Quest (EL5) "The Underworld Beckons" (Nell Leone) [Archive] - Wizards Community

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King Uther

06-09-05, 10:48 AM		This is a Quest for Nell Leone to meld into the underworld of Gladius to find information on his next quest, replacing the head of the Iron Guard. Oh, and some gloves of dextrerity +2. If you are not Huan or me, please do not post here until the quest is finished.

Quest Log:
Week 1: Found two thugs who needed killing. Met the Pharoah
Week 2: Killed the target in first round of combat. How sad.
Week 3: The Pharoah sends his dog to be killed

Items Used:
Week 1: Powerstone of Vigor ML4
Week 2: 3 CLW potions, Potion of Invisibility, Powerstone of Offesive Precog, Powerstone of Force Screen, Powerstone of Energy Ray ML5
Week 3: None

Purchases:
Potion of Hide From Animals, 3 CLW potions, Potion of Protection From Arrows




Reward: Nell receives 4500+33%=6000xp
In addition, Nell has found Gloves of Dexterity +2, A potion of Invis. (225gp), a potion of Bull's Str(225gp) and 1950gp
King Uther

06-09-05, 10:50 AM		Here is Nell Leone's character sheet:

Nell Leonne
Lawful Evil Male Psychic Warrior 4/Psion (Egoist) 1
Medium Aberration
Race: Shifter (treat as Elan)
5’8" tall, 180 lbs, Black hair, brown eyes, fair skin
Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal
Experience: 13,357 xp

Abilities:
STR: 17 +3 (10 pts + 1 lvl)
DEX: 14 +2 (6 pts)
CON: 16 +3 (10 pts)
INT: 12 +1 (4 pts)
WIS: 14 +2 (6 pts)
CHA: 08 -1 (0 pts – 2 Racial)

Hit Points: 44 (8 PsyWar + 4x4.5 PsyWar + 1x2.5 Psion + 5x3 Con + 6 Feat)
AC: 17 (+2 Dex + 5 Armor), Touch 12, FF 15
Init: +2 (+2 Dex)
BAB: +3; Grapple: +6 (+3 bab + 3 Str)
Speed: 40 (light armor + Speed of Thought)
Capacity: 76/153/230
Weight Carried: 42.9 lbs

Saves:
Fort: +7 (+4 base +3 Con) [+4 race + 1DP]
Ref: +3 (+1 base +2 Dex) [+4 race + 1DP]
Will: +5 (+3 base +2 Wis) [+4 race + 1DP]

Combat:
+8 Melee, "Onnen" +1 Greatsword, 2d6 +5 (19-20/x2)[+ 2d6 Psionic Weapon]
+6 Ranged, "Urami" MW Composite Longbow (+2), 1d8+2 (20/x3), 110' range
+7 Melee, Armor Spikes, 1d6 + 3 (20/x2)

Skills: (21 PsyWar + 3 Psion)
• +05 Autohypnosis (3 ranks + 2 Wis)
• +10 Concentration (7 ranks + 3 Con)
• +03 Knowledge (History) (2 ranks + 1 Int)
• +05 Knowledge (Psionics) (4 ranks + 1 Int)
• +10 Ride (5 ranks + 3 Dex + 2 saddle) [+2 for staying in saddle]
• +01 Search (+1 Int)
• +02 Spot (+2 Wis)
• +02 Listen (+2 Wis)

Feats:
Lvl 1 – Psionic Body
PsyWar 1 – Speed of Thought
Psion 1 – Imprint Stone
Psywar 2 – Psionic Weapon
Lvl 3 – Weapon Focus (Greatsword)

Elan Traits:
• Aberration: Elans are not subject to spells or effects that affect humanoids only, such as charm person or dominate person.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, elans have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Elan base land speed is 30 feet.
• Elans (unlike most aberrations) do not have darkvision.
• Naturally Psionic: Elans gain 2 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
• Resistance (Su): Elans can use psionic energy to increase their resistance to various forms of attack. As an immediate action, an elan can spend 1 power point to gain a +4 racial bonus on saving throws until the beginning of her next action.
• Resilience (Su): When an elan takes damage, he can spend power points to reduce its severity. As an immediate action, he can reduce the damage he is about to take by 2 hit points for every 1 power point he spends.
• Repletion (Su): An elan can sustain his body without need of food or water. If she spends 1 power point, an elan does not need to eat or drink for 24 hours.

Class Traits:
- Discipline (Psychometabolism)

Powers: <PP: 13 (2 race + 2 Psion + 5 PsyWar + 4 Ability)> 13/3+ = 5 pp
Psion (ML 1):
1: Defensive Precognition, Entangling Ectoplasm, Force Screen
PsyWar (ML 4):
1: Vigor, Offensive Precognition, Expansion
2: Animal Affinity

Prebuffs:
-Psionically focused

Equipment:
• "Onnen" - +1 Greatsword (8 lbs) <2350 gp>
• "Urami" - MW Composite Longbow (+3 Str) (3lb) <700 gp>
• 3x quivers (49 arrows) (3 lbs) <3 gp>
• Explorer's outfit <free>
• +1 Spiked Mithril Chain Shirt (15 lbs) <2100 gp>
• Backpack (2 lbs)<2 gp>
• Brooch of Shielding (101) <1500 gp>
• Mount <400 gp>
• Potions (0.1 lb each): Shield of Faith (50gp), 7xCure Light Wounds (350 gp), Protection From Good (50 gp), Protection From Evil (50 gp), Protection From Law (50 gp), Protection From Chaos (50 gp), 2xOil of Magic Weapon (100 gp), Invisibility (300 gp)
• Powerstones (0.1 lb each, all ready addressed):
-Old: 4xEntangling Ectoplasm (ML 2, 8 xp, 100 gp), 3xForce Screen (ML2, 6 xp, 75 gp), Defensive Precognition (ML 1, 2 xp, 50 gp), 2xOffensive Precognition (ML 2, 4 xp, 50 gp), 2x Enlarged Energy Ray (ML5) 250 gp, 3xDissolving Weapon (600 gp), Vigor (ML5 250 gp), 3xVigor (ML4 24xp,300 gp)
-New:
• Tattoos: Synesthete (100 gp), Biofeedback (100 gp), [Crawling] Skate (50 gp), [Crawling] Force Screen (50 gp)

At Home:
• Grappling Hook (4 lb) <1 gp>
• Silk Rope, 50 ft (5lb) <10 gp>
• Daily Trail Rations (0.5 lb) <0.5 gp>

Mount: Hardboot

Warhorse, Heavy
Large Animal Hit Dice: 4d8+12 (30 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares)
Armor Class: 18 (–1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural +4 barding), touch 10, flat-footed 17
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+11
Attack: Hoof +6 melee (1d6+4)
Full Attack: 2 hooves +6 melee (1d6+4) and bite +1 melee (1d4+2)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 18, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +4
Feats: Endurance, Run
Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel

Carrying Capacity: A light load for a heavy warhorse is up to 300 pounds; a medium load, 301–600 pounds; and a heavy load, 601–900 pounds. A heavy warhorse can drag 4,500 pounds.

MW Brit & Bridle (1 lb) 52 gp
Military Saddle (30lbs): 20gp
Chain Shirt Barding (50 lbs):400gp


Equipment Used:
-Potions: 2xShield of Faith (100 gp), Protection from Evil (50 gp), Invisibility (300 gp)
-Trails Rations (Quest) (0.5 gp)
-Powerstones: 6xVigor ML2 (12xp, 150 gp), 6xForce Screen ML2 (12xp, 150 gp), Offensive Precognition (2xp, 25 gp), Entangling Ectoplasm (2xp, 25 gp), Expansion (75 gp), Defensive Precognition (2 xp, 25 gp), Dissolving Weapon (200 gp)
-Tattoos: Synesthete (50 gp), Skate (50 gp)
-Potions: Protection from Evil (50gp), Protection from Arrows (300 gp)
-Sold: Breastplate (+100 gp)
-Arrows x 31

Total Gold Earned: 13,299 gp
Total Gold Spent: 11,245 gp
Gold Remaining: 1204 gp

Fight Record:
ECL 3: Evram Souless (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5286602) (Snarkhunter) ... LOSS (Caterane) [+300xp/+300gp] :weep:
ECL 3: QUEST (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=369012) ... Aborted until further notice (absence of questlord) (Ashenai)
[+600xp/+600gp] :(
ECL 3: Elishar the Ancient Conquerer (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5533487), vipergtsmk ... WIN(Sindorin) [+900xp/+900gp] :D
ECL 3: Keth'Arian'Kari (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5610216), One_Winged_Angel ... WIN (TaggIIV) [+900xp/+900gp] :evillaugh
ECL 3: Zeem Z'ayn (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5670295), Vivat Grendel ... WIN (Kaigan) [+900xp/+900gp] :)
ECL 4: Damon Tharkis (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5729068), cellardweller ... WIN (Pittbull) [+1200xp/+1200gp] :ayyyy!:
ECL 4: Derth (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5849374), vipergtsmk ... WIN (Aramil Dunskar) [+1200xp/+1200gp] :w00t:
ECL 4: Trokk the Eviscerator (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5884870), Megrim_Lord ... LOSS (Caterane) [+400xp/+400gp] :raincloud
ECL 4: Arthemus Arctus (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6100959), cellardwellar ... WIN (Jindl) [+1200xp/1200gp] :lightbulb
ECL 5: Damon Tharkis (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6190154), cellardwellar ... LOSS (Kaigan) [+500xp/+533gp] :pbbbtt:
ECL 5: Aeluath Dryearraheal (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6265102), Kaigan ... LOSS (Jindl) [+500xp/+533gp] :censored:
ECL 5: Jannelle Werebrook (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6392476),cellardwellar ... WIN (Jindl) [+1625xp/+1733gp] :dancin:
King Uther

06-09-05, 11:06 AM		Rain pelted the dark side-streets of Gladius. The night was going to be a chilly one. Darkness oftentimes crept out during these time, when anyone with decency would be huddled inside, almost as if there was an inbred fear of something as simple as falling raindrops. The cascading barrage of droplets covered everything in sight.

Nell put his hand out, feeling the individual drops slide through the cracks of his hands. Water held an infinite, subtle strength, that in time could topple anything. The feeling of the water on him made the scars on his soul a little lighter, as if for one moment he was fading into the world that despised him.

The open door to the Black Dagger Inn lay before him. As he entered, two figures rose from their seats, and without hesitation sought to harm Nell. One a boad-shouldered Orc, whose strength and intellect seemed diametrically opposed to one another. The other was a thing, nimble elf, with nothing but a rapier. Sometimes people are too eager to die.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound1.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 44/44 AC 17
Orc ??/??
Elf ??/??

Init.
Nell: 1!+2=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102137)
Orc: 1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102138)
Elf: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102139)
Huan

06-09-05, 11:22 AM		Error on my sheet that is my mistake... the amount of gold spent is 12095 gp.

Nell gave a dark glare to both, "Unless you're approaching to ask what drink you're going to buy me, I suggest you both sit back down." He doubted he sounded very much like a diplomat, and so he prepared to cleanse this world of two more fools.

For his turn, Nell will draw his greatsword and manifest Force Screen.
King Uther

06-09-05, 06:00 PM		The Elf leaps over the table(DC10), 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102301) , and tries to kill Nell before he can react. (Attack: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102302) , Success) The rapier glides through the cracks in Nell's armor, (Damage: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102304) )

Nell steps back, pulls his Greatsword easily from his sheathe, and mentally increases his defense as a shield made of force surrounds him.

The orc pours an oil on his weapon, then moves forward, preparing to strike.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound2.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 30/44 AC 21 Force Screen
Orc ??/?? Oil of ??
Elf ??/??
Huan

06-09-05, 10:38 PM		"Funny ... I come here for a little information, and here you both want to start some trouble. If you know what I need to know, is it really worth dying for? If you don't know what I need to know... then you're both idiots for getting in my way," Nell said, as he scowled at the elf that just struck him. "You ever hear of a guy named Rook? He's got these lame pointy ears just like you... I just though maybe you two dog-ugly people may have had a drink together. Birds of a feather an all that."

While talking, the psywarrior collected a bit of goop form the Astral plane and flung it at the unruly elf...

Manifest Entangling Ectoplasm on the Elf. Then, diagonally move up and then around the table to the space 6 spaces right and 5 spaces up from where he is now.
Huan

06-11-05, 09:02 AM		...
King Uther

06-11-05, 10:34 AM		Sorry I haven't reposted yet.

The elf smiles and tries to strike Nell. (Attack: 1!+... (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102937), Wild Miss )

Nell tries to manifest defensively, 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102938) , but the elf still took a shot at him, (Attack: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102939) , Miss) The ectoplasm shot from Nell's fingers, (Ranged Touch: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102942) , Success) and it wraps around the elf, preventing much movement at all. He thens moves away from the orc.

The orc moves closer to Nell, and then he drinks a potion, his muscles seem to grow in the process.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound3.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 30/44 AC 21 Force Screen
Orc ??/?? Oil of ??
Elf ??/?? Entangled 1/5
Huan

06-11-05, 11:40 AM		"Well? Aren't either of you numbskulls going to say anything? Or are you going to die without making this worth my time? ... Tell me, who has insider info on Iron Guard HQ? One of you chumps likely paid a visit there under arrest sometime during your useless lives..."

Manifest Entangling Ectoplasm on the Orc as well. If threatened, then move , without provoking AoO, around the edge of the table to safe range.
King Uther

06-11-05, 12:18 PM		The elf moves slowly, unable to catch his enemy, so he draws his shortbow.
"Simple words from a simple mind."


Nell gives a coy smile watching the elf move, then fires a stream of ectoplasm towards the orc. (Ranged touch:7+5=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=102968) , Success) Now both of Nell's would be attackers were covered in Ectoplasmic goo, hampering their movement. Nell then travels safely backwards.

The orc is angered, and he trudges forwards, trying to fight off the feeling.
"You will never make it to the Iron Guard, for I will kill you."

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound4.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 30/44 AC 21 Force Screen
Orc ??/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ?? Entangled 1/5
Elf ??/?? Entangled 2/5
Huan

06-11-05, 01:04 PM		"Ah... glad to get the rise out of you ... tell me more... how many more goons like you are there?" Nell fired up an strong, psionic arua around him as he spoke...showing off both power and his seriousness in this engagement. "My patience with you both grows thin..."

Take on hand off the greatsword, take out a stone of ML4 Vigor, and manifest from it. Then replace both hands on greatsword.
King Uther

06-12-05, 02:01 AM		The elf once more struggles to move far, but gets a chance to fire a shot. (Attack: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103256) , Success) The arrow flies out, barely scraping Nell. (Damage: 2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103257) )
"Now I've got you."

Nell surges psychic energy as his body fills with a positive force. He then regrips his greatsword, preparing his assault.

The orc is angered and desperately tries to move closer.
"Come here and die!!!"

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound5.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 48/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Vigor
Orc ??/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ?? Entangled 2/5
Elf ??/?? Entangled 3/5
Huan

06-12-05, 09:59 AM		Well, hopefully all the penalties from being entangled will work out.

Wordlessly, Nell moved forward and began his attack, stepping closer to the orc and then slicing at him with his greatsword.

Adjust and attack the orc. If he is simply going to hit me back, then hit back again next round. That should free up two rounds of basic fighting.
King Uther

06-12-05, 11:23 AM		(I just realized that due to entanglement you would've went first the last 3 rounds. Unfortunately, that changes nothing in your favor.)

Nell steps forward, and unleashes Onnen on his foe. (Attack: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103299) , Success) The sword cuts into the orc, leaving a smear of blood on his armor. (Damage: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103300) )

The elf, now having to fire into a crowd, lets his aim do what it does best. (Attack: 16(with-4penalty (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103301) )

The orc retaliates, swing his massive greataxe. (Attack: 21-2entangled=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103302) , Miss)

Next round:

Nell brings Onnen back onto the orc, trying to end this miserable wretch's life. (Attack: 4+8=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103303) , Miss)

The elf fires once more, and then the goo drops off. (Attack: 16-2=14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103304) , Miss)

The orc tries to end this fight before it gets out of hand. (Attack: 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103305) , Miss)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound7.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 48/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Vigor
Orc ??/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ?? Entangled 4/5
Elf ??/??
Huan

06-12-05, 07:17 PM		Something struck Nell as his blade clashed with the orc's, "You two seemed to know I was coming and what I looked like.... how? Who told you? You had better tell me as your life shortens..."

Hack at the orc for 2 more rounds.
King Uther

06-13-05, 01:45 AM		Regaining his speed, the Elf fires from the side at Nell, but his arrow veers off to the side. It seems the elf is too afraid of hitting his friend. (Attack: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103405) )

Nell sees the inability of the foolhardy elf, and raises his greatsword for a downwards slash at the orc. (Attack: 9+8=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103406) , Success) The sword pierces deeply, drawing blood. (Damage: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103407) )

The orc seems still sluggish, but tries desperately to kill Nell with one swing.
(Attack: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103408) ) The axe heaves into Nell, taking his breath away. (Damage: 12(damage added wrong) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103409) )


Nell 38/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Vigor
Orc ??-26/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ?? Entangled 5/5
Elf ??/??
King Uther

06-13-05, 01:50 AM		Next round:

The elf tries once more, (Attack: 25-4=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103410) , Success) The arrow finally pierces Nell, (Damage: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103411) ) causing him to wince.

Nell, despite the elf's constant barrage, fills himself with utter rage and destroys the orc. (Attack: 13+8=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103412) , Success) The orc's hace turns ghostly white as the blade descends upon his ugly face. (Damage: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103413)
)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound7.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 29/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Vigor
Orc ??-41/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ??
Elf ??/??
Huan

06-13-05, 12:12 PM		Nell withdrew Onnen from the orc's corpse. He then swung the long blade swiftly about and pointed it at the elf with only one hand. His anger gave him strength to do so. The orc's fresh blood flecked of and flew in the direction of the swing, marking a trail to his next target, as the psywarrior leered at the pestering elf.

Nell growled in such a manner it was almost inhuman, with his face shifting slightly as is sometimes did when he started losing focus to anger. Being the child of a doppelganger father and lycanthropic mother, Ne;; sometimes found it hard to keep his face, literally. "See what happens when you waste my time? If you don't want to meet the same fate as you friend, start talking." He brought his sword to bear. "Better hurry ... I won't stop swinging unil you're dead or you say what I want to hear."

Move and attack the elf for two rounds. Keep up with him if he tries to move away.
King Uther

06-13-05, 05:55 PM		The elf changes back to the rapier, (Attack: 13, 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103686) ) but the blade glances off of the psychic shield.

Nell returns with a blade of vengeance. (Attack: 15+8=23, 2+8=10, Success, miss)

One of Nell's strikes cuts the elf, (Damage: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103688) ), and his blood began to pour out. The battle was getting fierce.

I'm in a hurry to get out to my RL game. I'll post the map later.
King Uther

06-14-05, 01:00 AM		http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/ShadyDiningArearound8.jpg

Nell
Orc
Elf

Nell 29/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Vigor
Orc ??-41/?? Oil of ?? Potion of ??
Elf ??-13/??
Huan

06-14-05, 10:17 AM		"Ok, I'm sick of this stupid 'Mercy' game ... you had your chance and wasted it as well as my precious time. Get ready for death's embrace," he said as he parried the elf's blows. Now becoming more serious, he set his mind to focusing on the elf's death.

Attack relentlessly now; get in his face, and run him down if need be.
King Uther

06-14-05, 12:32 PM		The elf feels lucky, and hopes the rapier blade will kill this nuisance. (Attack: 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103955) , miss) Nell's armor seems to much for the elf.

Nell fills with anger, angry that this stupid elf won't tell him the information he needs, angry that he instead chose to raise his blade, and that despite all attempts at diplomacy this elf chooses to die. His face contorts, showing animal characteristics, giving off a terrible growl as his greatsword is swung full-circle at the elf. (Attack: 9+8=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103957) , Success) The greatsword is swung hard, crushing the bones of the elf as an audible *crunch* is heard. (Damage: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=103958) ) The elf faints as his chest cavity caves in.

He opens his eyes slightly, only to see a massive blade as his last memory fades from him, leaving only a bloody, mangled corpse.
King Uther

06-14-05, 12:38 PM		From the back of the room Nell hears a door shut. He looks up, still with an angry air around him as his animalistic nature begins to cool.

"Good job! It's nice to see someone with skill on occasion. You have earned a right to see what Gladius pretends does not exist. A world underneath the skin of all that is good. Shall we?"

The tall human smiles, then begins to walk through the dark hallway through a door leading down some stairs. Once the stairs were finished, an open corridor filled with people and noise existed. Gambling was everywhere, with money being exchanged all over the place. The smell of tobacco filled the air. The dark feeling that crept throughout was undeniable, and Nell felt both curious and angry, still forcing himself not to react to what had just transpired.

The human began to speak again.


"All you see here, is run by the mysterious man only known as The Pharoah. No one ever sees his face, nor touches him. He holds a lot of power in Gladius. You would do well to speak to him."
Huan

06-14-05, 12:45 PM		Nell looks at the new man up and down, "One second, ok?" Nell looks around at the other occupants of the inn as he wipes the fresh blood off Onnen and appraoches the bodies. "Anybody else want to get on my bad side?" he challenged. Ignoring any potential takes he walked over to the corpses, which were conveniently side by side now. He first searches the elf's body, then the orc's. Whatever information they did not wish to share verbally, he hoped they carried in hard evidence on their cold bodies. He then walked over to the barkeep at the counter. Flipping a gold coin in his direction he said, "Sorry for the mess... but give me a glass and a pitcher of water." As he waited for the barkeep to hastily fill his order and keep the generous change, Nell patiently took out a few vials of magic curative.

After all, even though he was evil, he was no mindless monster. Misplaced anger would only end in self-destruction. He despise undisciplined fool who claimed they were evil just for slaughtering dozens and lighting a few fires. When he got his order he walked over to a nearby chair, sat down the pitcher and glass, pour the potion in, and then mixed it in water as he drank it all down. He knew magic could not be watered down, but for some reason he never particularly enjoyed the taste of curing potions. Perhaps it was all the divine energy within. As he relaxed and condiered the bodies he calmly considered his next move. No reason not to be ... civilized... when doing one's vile plotting, after all.

"Ok," he said, smirking at the tall man "I'll bite. Lead me to this 'Pharoah'." A man with command of much power... has to know something, he thought, as he cooly considered the fact that answeres were not with these grunts, but with this new character.

Take 20 on a Search of the bodies. Then drink CLW potions until either they run out or I am at full HP. As soon as you tell me what they were carrying, if anything, I'll say if I keep anything.
King Uther

06-14-05, 02:06 PM		Nell searches the bodies carefully, discovering that in addition to their equipment(studded leather, chainmail, MW rapier, MW Greataxe) that there was a Poion of Invisibility, a Potion of Bull's Strength and a drawn picture of Nell with instructions to kill him on sight.

Nell tucks the picture away, to examine later.
Huan

06-14-05, 11:38 PM		Add the two potions to my collection as well.

Though frowning on the inside, Nell kept his face neutral upon viewing the pictures. It was not hard for a bloodlined shapshifter to alter his facial expression, after all. However, Nell immediately knew he had o be careful of anyone keeping tabs on him when he was not aware. He did not like like it at all, but he could not deny the intrigue that went with it. So, he naturally accepted, at least allowing this Pharoah to have his say.

"So, was it some sort of test all along?.. Interesting... And no one ever sees the Pharoah's real face, eh? Well, that's one thing we have in common." And with that Nell's face shifted to match the elf he just slew, but quickly shifted back to avoid complexity.

Nell will follow the tall man to meet this Pharoah.
King Uther

06-15-05, 09:10 AM		Nell is led through a dark hallway, covered in priceless paintings that were stolen from various museums. One or two were incredibly famous, and thought to have been lost in a fire. At the end of this dark hallway was a single door, crafted out of what appeared to be bloodstone.

The human opened the door for Nell, and Nell proceeded in.

The room is filled with incense burning and flowers, in the middle is a desk with a chair facing the opposite direction of Nell. The chair flips around and a cloaked figure sits there, the only thing visible is his mysterious, ancient eyes.

"Nell...I have heard much about you. Have a seat, and let us discuss business."
Huan

06-15-05, 09:36 AM		Nell, shifting his mind into 'business mode,' took a seat. Very formally he spoke, but it seemed as though there was no real emotion in his words, "Pharoah, a honor to meet you. I trust this invitation will be beneficial to both parties? I will also assume you know why I am here?"
King Uther

06-15-05, 12:34 PM		"The Iron Guard is......problematic. They are a useful tool to me. But...I would be willing to rescind my protection of them for a price. There is a man by the name of Gyarados Aram. He is a retired half-orcish gladiator turned merchant. Half-breeds are useless scum who deserve death. This one is no different. He refuses to pay my price, but if I kill him and it's traced to me then I take a risk. If you will.....dispose of the problem, I will give you information and the privelege to do what you will with the Iron Guard."

He slides over a small note etched on what appears to be papyrus, and all that is written on it is an address.
Huan

06-15-05, 02:22 PM		If he hates half-breeds, then he must really despise me, Nell thought, doubtful the man knew precisely of his rather mixed heritage, much less aware he was mixed two times over. Regardless, Nell reached over and picked up the piece of paper. He looked it over, ran the address through his mind a few times in effort to memorize it.

"I must say the Iron Guard is problematic for my purposes, as well.. so this is an appetizing bargain... you have yourself a deal," Nell said. He would have offered the Pharoah a shake on it, but he doubted the man wished to touch Nell, or that such a formal gesture would be honored. He could not be sure, and thus could not be completely trusting. Besides,this was just business. He would need to supply up though...
King Uther

06-15-05, 07:58 PM		Does that mean you want to buy supplies?
Huan

06-15-05, 08:40 PM		Yes, please.
King Uther

06-15-05, 08:44 PM		Be my guest, you would have a few hours of downtime to do so.
Huan

06-15-05, 09:35 PM		Nell looked up into Pharoah's eyes, "Is there anything else I should be aware of for this ... task? ... Or is this gracious audience concluded? In which case how do you preferrred to be contacted for a completed mission? A messenger on your behalf, I expect?"
King Uther

06-15-05, 10:08 PM		The Pharoah looked up, and met Nell's gaze. "Do not fall for his slick tongue. He will goad you into false security and strike without reason. He is a strong opponent, at least for his inexperience. Do not underestimate him."

"When you have completed the mission a messenger of mine will contact you. He will also have the relevant information. Do your best to not get caught. I trust if you are I will not be mentioned?"
Huan

06-15-05, 10:42 PM		Nell smirked as he replied dully, "They won't catch "me", let me put it that way. Thanks you for the information." He placed extra emphasis on the 'me' part. He then stood up, bowed slightly and ended with, "I will take my leave now. Thank you for your business 'Pharoah', and good day. He turned to leave as he walked through the gambling tables, looked at a few faces for possbile future assumption, and then walked up the stairs, past the two unfortunate victims, and finally out the door of the inn. He look about, reflected upon the brief conversation, tucked the paper securely deep within the fold inside his cloak, and proceeded to the nearest shop.

Do you want to RP this? Or do you want me to simply buy my stuff and go?
King Uther

06-16-05, 01:16 PM		We might as well RP a little. How about I provide the into and you roleplay how you would buy stuff. We don't have to RP, but we might as well.

Nell walked through the dark areas to the night shops, the only places you can buy things in the evening. These shops were less reputable, and if you were not skilled at determining quality, you oftentimes found otu you were duped. But Nell was not worried, for his bestial nature gave him the senses needed for this venture.

The sign overhead read "The Newt's Embrace Magic and Arms Shoppe." Not a fancy place, the selection was more than could be expected. The door opened up to a much lagrer store than could be perceived from the outside, as if the building itself grew once you entered. The wall was arrayed with weapons and armors from all over the world, magic and mundane, and the racks of potions, scrolls, and powerstones was to be envied. At the counter a High Elf sat, then he looked up to address Nell.

"Hello, good sir! Welcome to my humble shop. We have anything you need, and if we don't I promise we do....but that's of no consequence. My name is Aragorias Ni'ithganna, a famed shopkeeper in these parts. Browse if you will, purvey the goods. I do hope I can satisfy your needs on this fine evening."
Huan

06-17-05, 09:10 AM		I never minded roleplaying anything out, so this is fine...By the way, how many CLW potions did I use to heal up to full or at least within 4 points of full?

"Thank you, I will do just that," Nell said, and then thought to himself, Now, how to prepare to slaughter and over-the-hill, but still dangerous half-orc.... He browsed the selection and saw the shopkeep must have been quite profitable to have such a good inventory. He strolled over to the potions area and looked over a few minor items. Carefully considered each one, then selected a few and walked over to the counter. As waited to pay, he thought about how unsual t was for him to take on a job like this. He almost felt like a mercenary. Nell shoook his head. No, he would never allow himself to degenerate to such a lifstyle. This was only a necessary step towards his larger goal, he told himself.

Nell will purchase a potion of Protection from Arrows, Hide From Animals, and 3 more CLW potions.
King Uther

06-17-05, 11:27 AM		2 CLW brings you to within exactly 4. 3 heals you full. The rolls were 5,6,5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105014) , so you choose whether 2 or 3 is what you want.


Nell moved quickly towards the desired address. Darkness hid the inner workings of the Gladius underbelly, and this was no exception. Coming with half a block, Nell could still see a single light blazing. As he peeked inside, he saw the orc! The orc stood at least 6'6" tall and had on his back a falchion of impressive quality. He seemed deep in thought as he combed over the days sales. Occasionally he would look around, as if he was suspecting company.

I don't kow if you want to try stealth. You have the right to set up the encounter on your character's terms.
Huan

06-17-05, 12:12 PM		I'll take it to full, thanks.

Upon seeing the quarry, Nell loses no stride and casually swings over to the side of the road (if there is an alley, then move into it.) Once there he made his preparations. He concentrated on his sword and then adjusted the pH level on the blade slightly. Following up with and offensive enhance ment that would awaken his senses, and then a a re-manifestation of a psychic shield, then took out a single stone and walked over to the orc. He then added one last element to thie mix. His face shifted slightly, adjusting its complexion to match the orc he had just slain. He started to walk towards the orc, bu then hesistated, and wondered if there was a safer way than simply walking into danger. His hand dove into the folds of his dark cloak and he drew out one of the vial he had only just acquired. Popping the top he imbibed it and then disappeared from the visibile spectrum...

Stay back and out of sight. Then, manifest Dissolving Weapon on the Greatsword, followed up by Force Screen and Offensive Precognition (all from stones). Then take out the stone of Energy Ray and draw/drink the potion of Invisibility I just acquired. Once within range (remember, the stone has an extended range) Nell will fire at the flat-footed orc with the energy ray set to Cold.
King Uther

06-17-05, 11:20 PM		Nell confidently apporached the orc, invisible and ready to slaughter this man whom Nell had never met. "Just a means to an end" he repeated in his head.

The room was dimly lit, and as Nell came within distance, he readied the shot from his powerstone, addressing the power in his mind. He arched his body forwards, pressed the fingers in his *favored hand* out, and a ray of chilled energy shot forth, (Attack: 2+6+2 invisible=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105290) , Success) blasting right through his book into his face. (Damage: 24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105305) )

Awakened as if from sleep, Gyarados arose, ready for combat.

Init.:
Nell: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105291)
Gyarados: 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105292)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/SmallOfficeround1.jpg

Nell 44 or 40/44 AC 21 Force Screen, Dissolving Weapon, Offensive Precognition
Gyarados ??-24/??
Huan

06-18-05, 12:07 AM		I choose earlier to keep the 3rd cure roll, so I will start with 44 HP.

"Good... me have your attention," Nell said, attempting to imitate an orcish dialect to match his disguise, "Me hear you bad on payment ... me come to ... collect..." He flashed a rotten, toothy smile. If Nell had any more of a conscience, he might have taken an alternate approach and perhaps have moved to understand the orc's problems better. But, Nell truly did not care. He did not feel he needed to understand the half-orc's reasonings of this predicament, nor did he care. All he cared about was simply adding one more death to his name and get this hired job over with so he could move on with what he wanted. As uncaring and black-hearted as some may come, Nell moved in for the kill, growing in size and inevitabilty with every step.

Nell, Tax Collector of Doom, will manifest a 3 pp 10-min augmentation of Expansion, and then move forward.
King Uther

06-19-05, 01:02 AM		Nell focused his mental energy, growing very large in size, trying to destroy his opponent's morale.

The half-orc looked a little frightened, by gathered his courage to assault his large opponent. (AoO: 9+8=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105730) , Success) (Damage: 13+2=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105732)+5(extra die for size)=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=105733) ) The half-orc moved forward, but didn't anticipate Nell's reach. His greatsword bore down upon him, and the sword tasted blood. The half-orc fell into a comatose slumber.

How the heck did you do that!? Kudos on a lucky, easy fight. He's not dead, but at -??hp
Huan

06-19-05, 08:41 AM		Nell saw the orc released the groan of unconsciousness, and not the silence of death. Aswift death would have been merciful, but Nell was not exactly known from his mercy. He left the orc to die a slow death as he decided to search the desk and examine, out of curioisity, what the orc was examining last. He then noted the bookshelf, and in all irnoy, his love for literature sprung forth ebsides the death around him, and he decided to examine that next. He wondered if the half-orc kept any of the classics on hand, but told himself not to put his hopes too high.

Let him die slowly and painfully! :devil: In the meanwhile, search the desk for anythign interesting, and then the bookshelf. Then, take out the orc's falchion, look it over, and sever the orc's head with it. Stick the head on the tip of the blade and then move outside and wait for a messenger to this blatant signal of victory.
King Uther

06-21-05, 01:29 PM		Nell searched the orc's desk, filled mostly with worthless office supplies. One thing of note was seen, a letter from the chief of the Iron Guard.

"Your reports have been confirmed, The Pharoah has been spotted. Keep your watch on him, and make sure to report anything terribly suspicious. You have done a good job, and you will be rewarded. Tonight, wait in your shop, and a messenger will greet you with....payment. Again, thanks again for your work on this case. You have been a lot of help, but watch out in case you have been spotted. The enemy is.......everywhere."

Signed,
"Abelin Brigandor, Commander of the Iron Guard"
King Uther

06-21-05, 01:35 PM		Nell then proceeded to look at Gyarados' bookshelf, analyzing its contents as one of the more interesting things he has seen in a while. He tucked three books away(your choice), as they were classics that should not be taken by those who would not appreciate them.

Nell then looked at the struggling orc, and speared his head, walking confidently outside as a sign of completion. He had no compulsion to hide things the eyes often wish not to see, partuclarly when dealing in matters of death. In the distance he can see someone nod and then...
Huan

06-22-05, 08:58 AM		Nell took care to remember the name of the Commander of the Iron Guard. He also took careful attention towards the contours of the half-orc's face. With his gloved hands he took out the scrap of paper with this address and tore it. Flinging it aside, he expressed no wish to be found with any hard evidence. Curious, since he was still clutching the severed head of the half-orc right there in prominent display. He would have wished the orc died a bit more slowly, and fully aware of its own inevitable demise, but Nell had a schedule to keep up. He lightly appluaded the deception going, and was only too aware that this poor fool had been played for a true fool on both sides. Likely he sniffed to close to Pharoah, and Pharoah, having a hand in the Iron Guard, decided to "reward" him. He then wondered lightly what Virgo knew of all this, and if so, what he was doing about it, if anything. He nodded back to the man in shadows and approached him. "The 'payment' was delivered," he said, simply.
King Uther

06-23-05, 10:32 AM		Sleight of Hand: 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107710) Spot: 7+2=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107711)

She smiled, and handed Nell a piece of paper supposed to detail the Iron Guard's dealings. Before he opened it, she spoke. A flowing charisma was within her, skill in lying seemed natural for someone in her position.

"By the way, my name is Ilia. The Pharoah shall be happy you succeeded. He was a real nuisance. But now you have become one. Pray to your Gods for mercy, for I shall give you none."

With that she tried to plunge a dagger into Nell's stomach. (Attack: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107712) , Miss)

Initiative:
Nell: 14+2=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107715)
Ilia: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107714)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/CityStreetround1.jpg

Nell
Ilia

Nell 44/44 AC AC17(15, -1Size, -1for loss of dex) Expansion, All other buffs would time out I believe
Ilia ??/??
Huan

06-23-05, 10:57 AM		"A nuisance? Me...? Oooh... you should not have backstabbed from the front, my dear Ilia." Nell stepped back and brought the only weapon in his hands, the half-orc's falchion, to bear. The now-oversized blade was of fine make, and its former owner's head was still wedged on the tip, no less. His cool, gentlemanly exterior slipping within the grasp of anger at being betrayed, way back in in mind, Nell was not surprised that the Phaoah was such a snake. He was now a snake that needed to be beheaded, it seemed. Surely such a man with power would not let Nell live knowing what he did, so the shifter-changling figured he now had one more obstacle to overcome in life. But first, to deal with this nuisance.

Time to test out this new Falchion, and see if there is anything particularly "special" about it... Adjust back and attack her; the base dmg should be 2d6+6.
King Uther

06-23-05, 11:17 AM		Nell raised the falchion, it's menacing size almost overwhelming. He brought it down upon her, hoping for death to be dealt swiftly and painfully. (Attack: 20!+.. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107718) Confirm: 5+8=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107719) , No Crit)
The Falchion tears her skin, and she lets out a soft cry as it releases a stream of blood. (Damage: 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107720) )

Realizing how dangerous of a position she is in, she tries to get some distance bwteen them. (AoO: 7+8=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107721) Success) (Damage: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107722) ) She moves into the shadows, trying to hide.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/CityStreetround2.jpg

Nell
Ilia

Nell 44/44 AC AC17(15, -1Size, -1for loss of dex) Expansion,
Ilia ??-24/??
Huan

06-23-05, 11:27 AM		"Tell me.... how many more of you rats will Pharoah send after me? Ten, twenty, a thousand? No matter... no wall of flesh will protect Pharoah from my wrath.... He insults me by sending a weakling like you to dispose of me!" As he proclaimed this, his canine teeth started to elongate ever so slighty, and a mighty psionic aura exploded around him, like a blue-green fire. The aura was effective, safeguarding Nell and keeping those attacking him at bay.

Stay in place and manifest Force Screen.
King Uther

06-23-05, 01:52 PM		Nell focuses, making a protective field surround him, hopefully guarding him against future blows. After challenging her, she replies spitefully.

"The Pharoah will kill you easily. His powers are awesome and to be feared! I may not be strong, but I dare say you are a fool for believing you stand a chance against him. But that does not matter, for today you shall find your end. And soon we shall descend on your friends, picking them off one by oneuntil you are destroyed. Too bad you'll never get to warn them." She makes a coy laugh, obviously pretending to be confident. Nell hears her fidgeting in her backpack, then hears the distinctive sound of glass....


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/CityStreetround2.jpg

Nell
Ilia

Nell 44/44 AC AC21(19, -1Size, -1for loss of dex) Expansion, Force Screen
Ilia ??-24/?? ???buff
Huan

06-23-05, 02:28 PM		Nell smirked and scoffed at her, "I am not so foolish as to keep around weak 'friends'... that is an empty threat to me. Very well, if you do not wish to come out of your mouse hole..." And, holding the large falchion in front of him as a makeshift shield, Nell sucked it in and shoved his way into the room, confronting his foe face-to-face.

Hmm... well, since it looks like the doorway is precisely half my size, I can squeeze in without getting stuck... so...Nell will execute full defense (+4 AC), then squeeze into the room (-4 attack/AC for me), ending just in front of the doorway and Ilia. Illia will get an AoO, of course.
King Uther

06-23-05, 05:43 PM		Nell squezzes through the door, closing off all escape as he does. (AoO: 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107954) , Miss) He blade glances off of the force screen, putting her in a terrible position.

With no hope for a fair battle, Ilia tries to escape. (Tumble: 31 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107955) , Success) She rolls underneath Nell, out in the open area.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/CityStreetround4.jpg

Nell
Ilia

Nell 44/44 AC AC21(19, -1Size, -1for loss of dex) Expansion, Force Screen
Ilia ??-24/?? ???buff
Huan

06-23-05, 06:35 PM		"Yes, that's it.. run .... make your inevitable death all the more fun...." Squeezing back out of the open doorway, Nell lumbered towards her, a scowl crawling across his face at her tendency to run. "You realize that if you don't saty and face me now... then this allegedly 'almighty' Pharoah will send one of his goons after you next. Either way you die, Ms. Ilia."

Squeeze back out of the doorway, get right next to her, and attack once more. Keep the chase up if need be.
King Uther

06-23-05, 07:48 PM		Nell enjoys the chase, squeezing back out through the doorway. His massive form barely fits through, and when he resurfaces, he raises the Large Falchion, bringing it down upon her head. (Attack: 17+8=25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107990) , Success) The blade comes down, and Ilia dashes back, only to catch the tip in her eye. The blood from her face drips downher cheek, and within seconds she drops unconscious. (Damage: 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=107991) )
Huan

06-24-05, 05:43 PM		Not wasting any time, Nell rams his massive sword on her neck, killing the would-be assasin finally. He then quickly shrunk back down to normal size, spat on her, and proceeded to drag her body into the empty room. Once there, he searches her body for any links back to Pharoah.

CDG her, dismiss Expansion, and search her body for anything helpful or interesting
King Uther

06-24-05, 06:56 PM		Nell crushed her with the Falchion. He then searched her body, finding another note and a stash of gold. Noticing her gloves, Nell took them off and admired their quality. They were somehow magically altered, and had a spider stitched across it.

The note she gave him was a fake. Nell could have guessed. But the note she had was not. It was a note to the head of the Iron Guard, and the gold was an enclosed payment to be delivered.

"Abelin,

You have an inquisitor. Do not let anyone find out your actions, or you shall find yourself replaced. Clearly you have not covered your tracks. This had better be the only time I have this problem. Here is the normal payment. Our plans have to be stepped up. We have to do in two days from now. If not, then we may have another "problem." Be down at the docks, the ship is named "The Grazing Shark."

The Pharoah"

Nell receives 4500+33%=6000xp
In addition, Nell has found Gloves of Dexterity +2(4000gp) a potion of invis.(225gp) and a potion of Bull's Str(225gp) and 1950gp
Huan

06-24-05, 07:19 PM		No, no thank you ... the falchion is not quite my style... I'll leave it.

Thanks a lot for the quest, I enjoyed it. I look forwards to advancing this fun and progressively interesting storyline (that Pharoah's going down!). :)