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| King Uther05-19-05, 03:26 PM | This is a Long Quest for Sokai Calanis(Sindorin) to obtain a companion, i.e. follower. If you are not Sindorin or King Uther, you may not post here until the Quest is finished. Questlog: Week 1: Found damsel in distress, but was held up by a menacing half-giant. Boards a ship in a daring rescue attempt. Week 2: Saved the girl from slave traders via stealth and mind bullets. Week 3: Captain Grimriver confronts the two, but is defeated. Items Used: Week 1: Potion of Invis., 11 Power Points Week 2: Powerstone of Psionic Levitate and Force Shield Week 3: Powerstone of Vigor ML 2(Seylah) Rewards: Xp: 7333xp Treasure: 8000gp Cohorts: Seylah and 5 followers |
| King Uther05-19-05, 03:37 PM | This is Sokai's character sheet: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai.bmp Sokai "Lucky" Calanis Male Maenad Level 6 Wilder Lawful Good Height: 6'0'' Weight: 173 lbs. Age: 42 years Size: Medium Speed: 30ft (light armor, light load) Speaks Common, Maenad Experience: 16,600 Next Level: 21,000 Abilities: +2 Str 14 (6 points) +3 Dex 16 (10 points) +1 Con 12 (4 points) +0 Int 10 (2 points) +1 Wis 12 (4 points) +3 Cha 17 (10 points +1@4th) HP: 29.5 (6 +[3.5*5] + 6 con) AC: 17 (+3 dex +4 armor) Touch: 16 (+3 dex +3 Charisma) Flat: 14 (+4 armor) Initiative: +3 (+3 dex) Speed: 30 ft. Saves: Fort: +3 (2 +1Con) Ref: +5 (2 +3Dex) Will: +6 (5 + 1wis) Attacking: BAB: +4, Grapple: +6 (4BAB+2str) +8 Melee Attack: MW Bastard Sword; 1d10+3, 19-20 x2 +7 Ranged Attack: MW Light Crossbow; 1d8 19-20x2 80 ft. +7 ranged touch Skills: 36 points +8 Ride (6/2 Wilder + 3 Dextertity +2 Tools) +11 Concentration (9 Wilder + 2 Constitution) +10 Spot (9 Wilder +1 Wisdom) +5 Listen (4 Wilder +1 Wisdom) +7 Psicraft (8 Wilder) Feats: (1st) Psionic Talent (3rd) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword (6th) Leadership (Cohort not acquired yet, Leadership score: 9; cohort ECL 6) Class Features: -Wild Surge +2: +2 to manifester level when manifesting a power, augment w/o spending power points -Psychic Enervation: May possibly lose pp and become dazed until end of next turn after invoking wild surge -Elude touch: Add Charisma modifier to AC against touch attacks -Surging Euphoria +1: When invoking wild surge Sokai gets a +1 morale bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws for a number of rounds equal to the intensity of the surge. -Volatile Mind 1pp: any telepathy power manifested against Sokai costs 1 extra pp. Racial Features: -Naturally Psionic: Maenads gain 2 bonus power points at level 1 -Psi-Like Ability: 1/day Energy Ray, sonic damage only, manifester level 3 (1/2 of total hit die) -Outburst: 1/day for 24 seconds (4 rounds), gains +2 str, -2 Int, -2 Wis Favored Class: Wilder Powers: Power points per day: 48 (2 race + 35 class + 9 bonus + 2 feat) 48/3 = 16 pp usable in fight Powers known: 4 (2/1/1) (PP cost in parenthesis) 1: Vigor (1pp-6pp+2surge) 1: Crystal Shard (1-5+2) 2: Ego Whip (3pp-6pp+1surge) DC 15 3: Dispel Psionics (5pp-6pp+2surge) Prebuffs: -Enter Psionically Focused -Power Stones addressed Equipment: Sokai: Traveller's Outfit <free> (worn) +1 MW Mithril Chain Shirt <2,250 gp> (worn) MW Light Crossbow <335 gp> (slung over left shoulder) - case w/ 20 cold iron crossbow bolts <4 gp> (belt) +1 MW Bastard Sword <2,335 gp> (sheathed, back) Power stone pouch: (belt) ~Power Stone 1: - Vigor (ML2) <50 gp> - Vigor (ML2) <50 gp> - Vigor (ML2) <50 gp> ~Power Stone 2: - Levitate, psionic <150 gp> - Touchsight <375 gp> - Force Screen <25 gp> Potion: Cure Moderate Wounds <300 gp> Potion: Cure Moderate Wounds <300 gp> Potion: Cure Moderate Wounds <300 gp> Potion: Cure Light Wounds <150 gp> Potion: Invisibility <300 gp> Feather Token: Whip <500 gp> Grim Surprise: Military Saddle <20 gp> MW Bit and bridle <52 gp> Purchase and Stabling <400 gp> MW Chain Shirt barding <550 gp> Past Expenditures: 20 crossbow bolts <2 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen <25 gp> Quaal's Feather Token: whip <500 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen <25 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Feather Token: Whip <500 gp> Power Stone of Vigor (ML8) <200 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen (ML2) <50 gp> Feather Token: Whip <500 gp> Power Stone of Vigor (ML6) <150 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML6) <150 gp> Power Stone of Skate <25 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen (ML2) <50 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML3) <150 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML3) <150 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML3) <150 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML6) <150 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen (ML2) <50 gp> Power Stone of Entangling Ectoplasm <25 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML6) <150 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML6) <150 gp> MW Shield, Heavy Steel <85 gp (sold)> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Vigor (ML7) <175 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Ego Whip (ML7) <350 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML8) <200 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML8) <200 gp> Power Stone of Enlarged Crystal Shard (ML8) <200 gp> Potion: Invisibility <300 gp> Potion: Hide From Animals <50 gp> Potion: Invisibility <300 gp> Power Stone of Skate <25 gp> Power Stone of Force Screen (ML2) <50 gp> Funds: 16,887 gp total 106 gp remaining Allies: Cohort: Not yet acquired Grim Surprise Fight Results Record: 8-8, Current Streak: 3 losses Win vs. Arcturus (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5245062&postcount=1173) +900 gp +900 exp Loss vs. Rayos Atess (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5304555&postcount=1204) +300 gp +300 exp Win vs. Keth'Arian'Kari (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5363359&postcount=1238) +900 gp +900 exp Win vs. En Sidious Deth (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5407841) +900 gp +900 exp Level Up! Loss vs. Jindl of the High Forest (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5455865&postcount=1287) +400 gp +400 exp Loss vs. Grakk Mightyfist (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5499858&postcount=1306) +400 gp +400 exp Win vs. Boraxx (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5499858&postcount=1366) +1200 gp +1200 exp Loss vs. Necavi Omnes (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5669760&postcount=1377) +400 gp +400 exp Loss vs. Aeluath Dryearraheal (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5727017&postcount=1397) +400 gp +400 exp Win vs. Fyhir (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5796497&postcount=1422) +1,200 gp +1,200 exp Level Up! Win vs. Rayos Atess (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5847354&postcount=1430[/url) +1,600 gp +1,500 exp Win vs. Legion (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5918484) +1,600 gp +1,500 exp Win vs. Aeluath Dryearraheal (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5967214&postcount=1471) +1,600 gp +1,500 exp Loss vs. Legion (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6006893&postcount=1492) +533 gp +500 exp Level Up! Loss vs. Eniolissaryn the Elder (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6093872&postcount=1520) +666 gp +600 exp Loss vs. Archangel Ixenthor (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6132183&postcount=1532) +888 gp +800 exp Bio: http://mgs.gry-online.pl/mgs2/fanart/raiden2_.jpg “So, there I was… standing at the edge of the pier, awaiting the arrival of the ship bearing my love, Ara. The ship arrived in port, and my heart began beating rapidly… as I awaited the captain’s orders to disembark the ship, I saw her kissing with the first mate… my love, Ara, kissing… him. The next thing I knew, The ship was aflame, Ara, her father the captain, the first mate, and the crew were all swimming to the edge of the pier, and I was sweating, completely exhausted. I left town that night, ashamed at my actions and shattered at my loss. However, my emotions… those are what have made me strong. My five year journey has helped me learn to control my anger, and focus all other states into the same power. I feel at times that I have mastered all, yet in a moment I am humbled by the magnificence of my fellow competitors' prowess here in Gladius. One day, back before Ptolus, while we were still near Sothlarch, I received a parchment by carrier pidgeon from an anonymous sender. It contained a riddle: "Most will desecrate me by their interpretation. Many will mistake me for something else. I am often thrown around prematurely. There is a lot to learn about me, and few know who I really am. Everyone can fall into me. What am I? "I solved the riddle while at thought recently. The answer is love. My objective is clear now. I must find this..." – Sokai Sokai Calanis comes forth from the eastern coast in good spirits, hoping to adventure into unknown realms, find treasure, and possibly bring glory to his family name after his father was exiled from his hometown of Sothlarch because of gambling debts, and his own incident at the pier. He journeyed for a time with a group of adventurers, but his travels with them ended when the trek into the Banewarrens was aborted, their only lead, Tavan Zith, having been killed by Sokai's reckless Energy Bolt. Sokai left the group, feeling shame for his actions. Since then he has sworn to 'grow up', per se. He is usually rather quiet, only speaking up when his emotions direct him to, and much like his father, is very persistent to the point where it will get him in trouble. He often goggles at any attractive woman, and it is unsure whether this is a rebound from the hurt he has experienced with Ara, or if it is genuine attraction that he feels justly. His quiet reserved nature allows him to observe the opposite sex with great interest, and he also finds women of races such as elves and humans (and the occasional halfling) especially attractive. When faced with a fight, Sokai tends to forget about bottling everything up and cuts loose, knowing of course that his life is on the line, and those of any companions he may be traveling with. Although he hasn’t found love yet, Sokai greatly appreciates friendship and trust, and is very eager to give his own. The first feature one notices when taking their first glance at Sokai Calanis is his skin. His skin is lightly tanned w/ tiny yellow and slightly larger (but still small) blue crystals embedded. Along with his skin, Sokai has long nearly- white blonde hair, gray eyes, and a reserved disposition. Sokai wears a dark outfit that is made of tough material lined with mithril chain. A bastard sword hangs sheathed and strapped to his back, and a crossbow also hangs from his back. When it comes to religion, Sokai is disappointed when people criticize others for their beliefs, especially condemnation. He refuses to worship any self-proclaimed 'deity' and instead chooses to uphold whatever law is in place and justified. Overall, Sokai is a very open-minded individual to everyone's problems, past and present. Introduction: Often feeling alone while in the big city of Gladius, Sokai found himself wandering in his free time. He was taking the week off from fighting, because it just felt right. After all, it was an anniversary of a past woe.... The clouds began to form overhead as he walked the streets of the Port Minoras. The rain flowed effortlessly through the wind, striking against Sokai's face hard. This way no one could see his tears. As he neared the docks, he noticed 3 figures. One of the figures was a stocky man, carrying a greataxe. His partner had a pair of shackles in his hand, carrying with him......the most beautiful woman Sokai had ever seen! She turned to look at him as she was forced the board the ship, and their eyes met. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Kidsmall.bmp "Help..." was the only thing her battered psyche could mutter, as the ship began to depart. "Leave," spoke the large, greataxe-wielding man. |
| King Uther05-19-05, 03:42 PM | http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/StormyDocksIntro.jpg Sokai Stocky Man |
| Sindorin05-20-05, 03:47 AM | Sokai's tear-streaked face heats up at the sight of the captive woman, and he is immediately curious of what is going on here. He pulls the hood of his cloak so to attempt to see more clearly in the gusty rain. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp"Excuse me, good sir, but what sort of business are you doing here at these docks? Nothing illegal, I presume?" Sokai manifests a 3 pp +2 surged Vigor to gain 25 hp, attempting to hide the display using Concentration. He draws a stone of Levitate, Psionic. Taking time to assess the situation, Sokai will want to check to see how close it seems that the crew is to departing... I'm not sure if this requires some form of a knowledge check (which can't be made untrained), but if anything Sokai is a Maenad whose background is set growing up in a coastal town. I don't know if this will help at all. |
| King Uther05-20-05, 04:47 PM | The ship is leaving as combat starts, the anchor is beginning to be taken up... Initiative: Sokai: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92116) Brigand: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92117) "Not the kind of business you want to be spying on. You have seen too much! I will crush your bones!" The evil half-giant drinks a potion, then drops his greataxe to favor a bow. Sokai uses a powerstone, one that increases his bodily threshold for pain, then he pulls out another powerstone. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Sokairound2.jpg Sokai Brigand Sokai 54/29 AC 17 Brigand ??/?? AC ?? |
| Sindorin05-20-05, 04:57 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp"Ah, so my bones are to be crushed for opening my eyes in a public harbor. Fair enough. Shall we dance?" Sokai will drop his cloak, move toward the man while drawing his sword, and manifest a 6 pp +2 surged Crystal Shard against the stocky fellow to start things off. |
| King Uther05-20-05, 05:14 PM | Psychic Enervation roll for last round: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92132) , Success The Half-Giant fires two arrows at Sokai, in quick succession. (Attack rolls: 5, 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92133) , Fail, Fail) Sokai, quickly dodging the arrows by the clumsy giant, moves forth and unleashing a dart made of crystal, heightened by his wild emotions. (Attack roll: 5+6=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92134) vs Touch AC 11) The dart pierces the giant's extrerior, lodging deep within his chest. (Damage roll: 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 2=31 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92135) ) Psychic Enervation roll: 54 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92136) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Sokairound3.jpg Sokai Brigand Sokai 54/29 AC 17 Brigand ??-31/?? |
| Sindorin05-20-05, 05:21 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Raiden2.bmp"Perhaps you'd like to tell me where that ship is sailing to before you die, fool..." Sokai will move 6 squares toward the brigand and manifest a 2pp+2surge Crystal Shard, hoping to drop the man. |
| King Uther05-20-05, 05:34 PM | "You will never catch her, you fool. Your death is assured." The half-giant charges enraged, runs on the water and tries to wrestle the Maenad. (NO AoO because weapon isn't out, Touch Attack Roll: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92138) vs Touch AC 16, Miss) Sokai, steps back, surprised at how the brigand moved, and fires one more crystal shard. (Attack roll: 20!+6=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92139) , Confirm 3+6=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92140) No Crit) Another shard pierces the giant's skin (Damage: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92141) ) and he groans one last phrase before he falls unconscious. "She will be sold in 3 days...you'll never..." Sokai 54/29 AC 17 Touch 16 Brigand -??/?? |
| Sindorin05-20-05, 05:40 PM | That was close, Sokai thinks to himself as the man falls before him. Sold, eh? Sounds like a slave market... I'll have to check around to see where the illegal ones are in this realm. He then looks to see if the ship is still at the dock or has pulled away, and if he has any chance to make a jump to grab the anchor and get aboard, he will do so. If it has gone too far, he will attempt to stabilize the man, though that may be somewhat difficult. |
| King Uther05-21-05, 01:57 AM | As the ship pulled away, Sokai found his self-control kicking in, thinking of logical ways to catch up with the ship. Hire a vessel? No matter the course, the fact remained the ship was sailing out of port. As this realization sank into Sokai, and the face of the beautiful woman pierced his memory.... http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Kidsmall.bmp something inside him...snapped. With speed and grace Sokai began running, as if the wind picked him up by its massive arms and carried him to his destiny. Sokai dashed across the wooden planks, desperately trying to catch the fleeing ship. Just as it was leaving, Sokai lept from the last of the dock towards the rising anchor. (Jump check: 18+2=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92244) vs DC 20) He barely grabbed a hold of the anchor, and quietly boarded the ship... |
| Sindorin05-21-05, 02:59 AM | Goodness, that was close too... I'm sure living up to my name from Sothlarch... I must find that girl and rescue her, along with whoever else they plan on kidnapping. Sokai will drink his potion of Invisibility and, assuming he is on the main deck of the ship, will assess the situation. |
| King Uther05-22-05, 12:54 AM | From now on I'm going to do a little roleplay hiding with you until the next encounter. If you succeed, you start the next battle invisible, if not.... |
| Sindorin05-22-05, 02:40 AM | Sounds good. Sorry I've been A.W.O.L. for the past 12 hours, I was literally at work from 1:30 to 1:30 (12 hours)... |
| King Uther05-24-05, 10:52 PM | Sokai climbs from the anchor onto the ship using his potion of Invisibility to use stealth. The deck is full of what appear to be pirates. A ship of slave traders.... As he makes his way across the deck. (Move Silently: 16+3=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94679) ) It is impossible due to the racket of work and the storm to hear anything above a 10 MS. After edging his way towards the door, someone opens it and Sokai tries to quickly enter while the ship sways. (Balance check: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94680) vs DC 10) The deck is wet, but he remains steady and enters the door. Inside he sees many empty cells, almost as if they had just auctioned off their loot. Now he just needed to locate her. (listen check: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94682) ) He doesn't hear anything, so he keeps going further, until he makes a little racket and a guard enters the room, searching for the suspicious noise. Sokai stays still, (Hide check: 12+23=35 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94684) vs Spot: Impossible) The guard leaves. As Sokai further searches the ship, he finally comes across........ |
| King Uther05-26-05, 07:01 PM | An open door that leads into what appears to be some sort of storage room. He can hear the voice of his maiden calling him. Searching around for a bit, he sees three humanoids standing by her. She is tied to the wall, and the human with a halberd seems to be taking great pleasure in slapping her. Behind him stands a small gnome, wrapped in robes adorned with paint in the shape of bones. And behind him stands a massive, hairy minotaur, holding firmly in his hand a large scythe. The invisible Sokai gains position on the side to get a better look. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Sokaipt2.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 54/29 AC 17 Invisible Her ??/?? Human ??/?? Minotaur ??/?? Gnome ??/?? |
| Sindorin05-26-05, 10:24 PM | . o O (Fatty props on the map. I have a couple questions: 1) Is the Vigor I manifested in the last encounter still going or has it worn off (if Invis is still on, then Vigor probably is since it was drank like 30 seconds after the Vigor was manifested.) Also, how high is the ceiling of this room?) These bastards will pay for disrespecting a woman like this, slave or not... Sokai thinks to himself as he pulls out a power stone of Force Screen and manifests it, concentrating hard to hide its display. |
| King Uther05-26-05, 10:52 PM | Yes the vigor is still in effect, I just forgot to include it. The ceiling is approximately 25 feet. Sokai quietly attempts to use a powerstone, hoping to boost his defensive capabilities against multiple opponents. (Concentration vs DC 16: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95525) ) Sokai succeeds, but he almost gives himself away when he sees the human slap her once again, this time drawing blood. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Sokaipt2.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 54/29 AC 21 Invisible, Force Shield, Vigor Her ??/?? Human ??/?? Minotaur ??/?? Gnome ??/?? |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 01:54 AM | I have to act fast... yet I must stay in control of myself. It's not just my life on the line right now... Sokai thinks to himself as he draws another power stone while he moves to within 40 feet of the human doing the slapping and manifests Psionic Levitate while attempting to hide the display. Here goes everything... |
| King Uther05-27-05, 11:39 AM | Sokai moves up closer, trying to get position. (Move Silently: 8-5=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95658) vs. Listen: 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95660) , 17-4=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95663) , 16-3=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95664) ) The minotaur and gnome turn around, thinking they've heard something suspicious, but nothing is there. Sokai uses his stone to levitate upwards. (Concentration: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95650) , Success) His stone offers no display to be found. The human slaps her one more time, and she falls unconscious. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Pirateroom2.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 54/29 AC 21 Invisible, Force Shield, Vigor 10/10, Psionic Levitate Her ??/?? Human ??/?? Minotaur ??/?? Gnome ??/?? Initiative: Sokai: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95668) Human: 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95672) Gnome: 17(roll has wrong dex) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95673) Minotaur: 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95667) |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 11:46 AM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"I think it is time you slavers were taught a true lesson. I bring tidings from your friend that you left at the dock." With that, Sokai releases a 4 pp +2 Surged Crystal Shard at the human from the air. |
| King Uther05-27-05, 11:59 AM | Unleashing his emotional energy into power, Sokai releases a crystal shard at the human. (Touch Attack Roll: 9+7=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95674) ) The shard manifests from Sokai's fingertips, and with a surgeon's precision pierces the skull of the human. (Damage: 31 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95675) ) The human dies instantly from loss of brain. Sokai appears into existence. The gnome, now able to see his foe, unleashes a fiery bolt at Sokai: (Ranged Touch Attack: 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95678) , Miss) The bolt misses left but strikes the boat! A fire starts, but due to the nature of the wood the fire spreads slowly. The minotaur, angered at the loss of his only friend, grabs the javelin from his back and throws it with all his might. (Attack roll: 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95681) ) The arrow strikes, but is stopped from damaging Sokai by his force shield. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Pirateroom2.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 54/29 AC 21 Invisible, Force Shield, Vigor 9/10, Psionic Levitate Her ??/?? Human -??/?? Minotaur ??/?? Gnome ??/?? |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 12:56 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"Nice shot, stumpy," Sokai says as he looks to the minotaur who just glanced the javelin off of his force screen. "Alright, horny, how about you try this on for size." Sokai will manifest a 5pp+2surged Ego Whip (to augment it once for 2d4 Charisma damage and a DC 15 will save) at the minotaur to possibly knock out its low charisma... |
| King Uther05-27-05, 01:36 PM | Enervation check: 98 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95732) Sokai unleashes an attack at the ability of the minotaur, trying to destroy his mind. (Will Save:19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95734) , Succeed) He only takes a little bit of a mind lashing. (Cha Damage: 5/2=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95940) ) Enervation check: 96 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95741) Resolute, the minotaur does not succumb to SOkai's mind tricks. The gnome, feeling lucky, lets loose 2 bolts of force, striking Sokai. (Damage: 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95737) ) The minotaur, feeling lucky, searches for another javelin, firing once more at our hero. (Attack roll: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=95943) ) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Pirateroom3.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 49/29 AC 21 Force Shield, Vigor 8/10, Psionic Levitate Her ??/?? Human -??/?? Minotaur ??/?? Gnome ??/?? |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 01:56 PM | How much Charisma Damage was done to the minotaur? |
| King Uther05-27-05, 05:48 PM | I forgot to include that. It'll be up there now. |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 05:57 PM | Ah, that works... Also, can a monstrous humanoid be affected by a potion of enlarge person? I still could be mistaken about this one though... |
| King Uther05-27-05, 06:00 PM | Everything is fixed. |
| Sindorin05-27-05, 06:05 PM | Hehe, sorry about the nitpicks, a friend pointed out the potion/subtype thing to me, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"Heh, I'll deal with you in a second, horny... as for stumpy here..." Sokai says as he brings forth more crystal shards. Sokai will manifest a 3 pp +2 surged Crystal Shard against the gnome. |
| King Uther05-28-05, 12:36 AM | Sokai, seeing the Minotaur has little chance to defeat him without melee capabilities, decides to focus on the spellcasting gnome. A crystal shard, Sokai's favorite way to deal judgment, flies from his hand. (Touch Attack: 10+7=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96069) , Success) The blade strikes the Gnome, causing serious injury. (Damage: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96070) ) The damage is significant enough that the gnome blacks out. The minotaur, deciding not to hold anything back(and wishing he had a tattoo of expansion), moves over to his gnome friend and takes the potion from his hand, drinking it. He then glares deeply at Sokai, preparing for his assault. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/PirateRoom4.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 49/29 AC 21 Force Shield, Vigor 7/10, Psionic Levitate Her ??/?? Human -??/?? Minotaur ??/?? -2 Charisma Gnome -??/?? |
| King Uther05-28-05, 12:43 AM | Oh, and about the mistakes, things like that happen. Especially with RL getting in the way(stupid work and family), I make errors sometimes just because I am in a hurry. |
| Sindorin05-28-05, 04:57 AM | It's okay, you're right, they happen to everyone. We can only learn from them (heck, I didn't know a monstrous humanoid wasn't affected by 'person' stuff, like Hold Person or Enlarge Person, either!). http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"Your friends didn't really have much of a chance. What makes you think you will be any different, horny?" Sokai taunts the minotaur from the air, and then delivers another mental lashing. (5pp +2 surged Ego Whip against the minotaur for 2d4 Charisma damage and a will save dc 15 or daze) |
| King Uther05-28-05, 11:31 AM | Sokai once more tries to mentally destroy the minotaur. (Will save: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96259) ) (Cha Damage: 6/2=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96260) ) The minotaur, knowing his confidence is becoming mush, charges Sokai. (Attack roll: 13+2=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96261) ) Miss) Flying is difficult for the minotaur, and he misses slightly. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/PirateRoom5.jpg Sokai Her Minotaur Gnome Human Sokai 54/29 AC 21 Force Shield, Vigor 6/10, Psionic Levitate Her ??/?? Human -??/?? Minotaur ??/?? -5 CHA Gnome -??/?? |
| Sindorin05-28-05, 04:59 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"I think you will have to do better than that, my hairy horny friend," Sokai says as he flips upside-down and uses the ceiling of the room to step back and defensively manifest a 1pp +2 surged Ego Whip against the flying minotaur. If it is not possible to make the 5' step like I want to I'll just manifest the ego whip defensively. |
| King Uther05-29-05, 03:42 AM | You cannot manifest Ego Whip with only 1 pp. Even with Wild Surge. It can only augment powers. Sokai steps back defensively, knowing he is in trouble. (Defensive manifesting: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96539) , Fail) Unable to completely defend himself, the minotaur swings at Sokai. (AoO Attack roll: 20!+9=29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96540) Confirm: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96541) , No Crit...*Wipes forehead*) The scythe blade sinks deep. (Damage: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96542) ) (Concentration check or lose power vs DC 28: 11+11=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96543, Fail)) The minotaur grins, and tries to stike him again. (Attack roll: 2+9=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96544) 16+4=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96547) , Miss, Miss) The minotaur once again finds he is unable to adjust due to flying and misses wildly once more. Next Round: Sokai, realizing the error of his opponent, steps back again out of range and lets loose one last mental blast. (Will Save: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96545) , Cha Damage: 3/2=1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96546) ) The minotaur feels like his confidence is waning, but fights the feeling for one last assault. He flies forward slightly. (Attacks: 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96549) 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96548) Success, Miss) Once more Sokai gets slashed, taking away his Vigor power. (Damage: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96550) ) Next round(If continuous Ego Whip is not what you want, I'll change it): Sokai, realizing victory will be here at last, Ego whips the poor minotaur. (Will Save: 1!+.... (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96553) ) (Cha Damage: 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96554) ) The minotaur's body goes limp and Sokai finishes him off, leaving no chance for survival by putting his bastard sword through the minotaur's eye sockets. |
| Sindorin05-29-05, 03:46 AM | That's pretty much what I would have done. |
| Sindorin05-29-05, 04:00 AM | Breathing heavily after finishing off the minotaur, Sokai spits on the corpse for the slight wounds it was able to deliver through Sokai's preemptive defenses. He drinks a potion to heal himself up (Cure Light Wounds), then will quickly attend to the unconscious girl, trying to force a Cure Moderate Wounds potion down her throat to attempt to revive her. Come on, wake up... there isn't much time... and I'm nearly out of any help from my powers, Sokai thinks to himself as he cradles the girl in his arms and tries to revive her, the wall of the room behind him smoking with fire. That may be a bit of a problem, he thinks as he looks from her angelic face over the aftermath of his rampage. It has been a while since I've cut loose in that manner. Sokai will attempt to revive her as described, drinking the cure light wounds potion for himself and forcing a Cure Moderate Wounds potion, hoping it will wake her up. He will then hurriedly search the bodies of the defeated enemies for anything that may be useful in their escape from the ship... |
| King Uther05-29-05, 04:12 AM | CLW on Sokai: 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96583) CMW on her: 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=96584) She wakes up, her vision blurry as she sees her savior. "You," she says, weakened by her torturers. "You saved me," She says, gasping for air as her heart races with emotion. "My name is..." She is interrupted as the ships rocks, a cannon shot flew into it. The boat feels a bit shaky as it starts to sink. |
| Sindorin05-29-05, 04:24 AM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp Though his heart leaps at being able to look into her eyes again, the moment is spoiled by the urgency of the situation. Feeling the listing of the ship, Sokai tries to help her up, "I'll get your name when we get out of here, fair enough? The ship is sinking! Can you walk, or shall I carry you?" What the devil, who is firing at this ship?! |
| King Uther05-29-05, 04:38 AM | "I can walk, I think." She hobbles up with Sokai's help and takes a step, barely able to keep her balance. "I'll be fine," she reassures him. As they escape the hold a battle ensues, between the slave holders and the Royal Navy. (Far from their waters), Sokai thinks. Taking her hand, he forces his way through the corridors. |
| Sindorin05-29-05, 04:45 AM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp "Here, take these. Can you manifest? Use one of them and keep the other, just in case," Sokai says to her as he hands her two power stones (Vigor, ML2). I am planning to have her be a psion (Telepath) level 4, so she should be able to use the stones. Let me know if you would like me to draw up a quick character sheet for her. |
| King Uther05-29-05, 04:51 AM | She nods in agreement, addresses the stone, and quickly becomes healthier. (I just need the essentials. HP, AC, Stats, She only has 4 power points, so give me a powers known list.) The ship is wrapped in battle, with bodies lying everywhere. As they make it to the deck, they find the battle here as well. Quickly Sokai searches for a lifeboat. |
| Sindorin05-29-05, 07:13 PM | Hmm... that minotaur took a lot of pp to crack... the last encounter should be rather interesting. |
| King Uther05-31-05, 01:49 PM | They run the side of the deck, dodging both pirates and soldiers, trying desperately to make it to the small boat on the side. Sokai jumps in, leading her in as well, and they make a large splash as the boat impacts on the water. Sokai begins to row to shore, silently working his way towards the shore. She says nothing as well, only making eye contact every so often, smiling to him. After an hour of rowing Sokai makes land. He grabs her hand, and with great joy lifts her onto the sand. Smiling, they walk hand-in-hand three steps then.... |
| Sindorin05-31-05, 04:48 PM | "Most will desecrate me by their interpretation. Many will mistake me for something else. I am often thrown around prematurely. There is a lot to learn about me, and few know who I really am. Everyone can fall into me. What am I? "I solved the riddle while at thought recently. The answer is love. My objective is clear now. I must find this..." – Sokai http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp As they are walking away from the boat, Sokai stops. Something isn't right here, he thinks to himself. He draws his crossbow and gives it to the girl with his ammunition. "Something doesn't feel right. Be on your guard. Here, take this crossbow, I call it Brighter Star because it felled a warrior who was named after one of the bright stars of our sky." With that, he draws his katana and pulls a small coin from his pouch. Flipping the coin with his thumb and watching it land in his palm, he remembers back to the day he received it after defeating En Sidious Deth. After the excitement died down, Sokai caught his breath, and the fruit was paid for, the duo returned to the joke shop cart. “The payment was unnecessary,” Sokai started. “I know,” Zeeker quickly interrupted, “but it is a just reward for saving my life and my business. With such selflessness, I would have sworn you were a paladin!” “Heh, well the thought of knightly training has come to my mind…” Sokai admitted, scratching the back of his head embarrassedly. “A good course for a good heart like yours,” Zeeker agreed. The eccentric merchant stepped up on the lip of his wagon and prepared to ride to another street for business. “Wait, Zeeker, what were you going to say was the answer to the riddle?” “Oh that! Yes, I almost forgot in all of the excitement… hmm, what was my guess? Oh yes, a mirror.” “A… mirror?” Sokai questioned, not so sure it was the correct response. It didn’t feel right in his heart anyway. “Sure, with a mirror, most people will either mistake or misunderstand the person who is looking back at them. Anyone can get lost looking inside of a mirror, but few actually grasp the deeper meaning of a reflection. I think there is a spiritual significance behind it. Besides, mirrors are always being thrown around and broken.” Sokai chewed on that. He did not agree that a mirror was the answer to his sensation of incompletion, but he did feel it was a good guess. “Well, I thank you for your reply Zeeker, but I will leave you to go on your way. May your business prosper.” “And thank you for your help, Mr. Sokai. If there is something you can learn about a mirror, then that is you can not see what is on the inside so easily. We must all find a way to discover the true essence of the soul by some other means…” Zeeker, I hope you were right about me... Zeeker had shown Sokai that his heart drove his emotions. As he stood looking at the battle at sea, then at the girl he had just saved, his heart warmed and his determination to protect her persisted. There was something special about this girl, but he could not place it. There was a reason he had not become a paladin after that day, the day he decided that he would continue to fight on the side of good. A paladin must hold back his emotions. It was irrational and illogical to think that Sokai, who was a very emotional fellow and one who wished to find someone, could ever follow the strict code that a paladin must endure. Still, despite his not being a paladin in terms of title or class, he was very much so in spirit... and so he would be to protect this girl. The slavers were likely still after her, perhaps making a last-ditch attempt to reclaim their 'stock.' Sokai Calanis would not let this happen; He would make his stand here and now, at this beach... Zeeker had thought that the answer to the riddle sent to Sokai by an unknown sender was a mirror. Sure, it could have been, but to Sokai a mirror could not absorb, only reflect. He later concluded that the answer to the riddle was indeed what his heart had been searching for all his life: Love. Something that a paladin could never experience. Something that was very much the same as Zeeker's mirror. Sokai will give the girl his crossbow and 20 bolts for her to use, then draw his sword and his Feather Token: Whip. If he has time, he will manifest a 1pp+2 surged Vigor for 15 hp. Edit: Would it be possible for Sokai to find his horse, Grim Surprise, here, or are we too far away for him to follow? |
| King Uther06-02-05, 02:43 AM | Technically you are on a small island off the coast. You stopped there to get a break, possibly to hide. In front of the two star-crossed lovers was a average sized human man, who seemed to carry with him an air of prestige. "Pirates never escape the wrath of Captain Grimriver! Your names shall be added to my death toll of vile bandits. Although I'd hate to kill such a beautiful woman." He had a vicious smile, giving the impression that while he was deputized he abused that power to achieve his petty goals. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/LoveRound1.jpg Sokai Still unnamed girl Captain Grimriver Sokai 28/29 AC 17 Her ??/?? AC ?? Captain Grimriver ??/?? |
| Sindorin06-02-05, 02:49 AM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp"Captain, eh? Is that your ship out there... on fire?" Sokai asks the captain. He then manifests the 1pp+2surged Vigor for 15 temporary hps I alluded to in my last post... |
| King Uther06-02-05, 11:40 AM | Sokai strengthens himself with an inner power, giving him a better chance of survival. She follows Sokai's example. Captain Grimriver drinks a potion and smiles. The battle for love is about to begin. Init: Sokai: 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98124) Her: 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98125) Grimriver: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98126) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/LoveRound1.jpg Sokai Still unnamed girl Captain Grimriver Sokai 43/29 AC 17 Vigor Her ??/?? AC ?? Vigor Captain Grimriver ??/?? |
| Sindorin06-02-05, 12:06 PM | This guy seems pretty confident... maybe he is just drunk out of his wits like the rest of the pirates were... either way, it is probably best to be cautious, Sokai thinks to himself. As he looks over to his newfound friend, he reflects There is so much to lose here... With his katana drawn Sokai will move in to engage the captain, taking 1 move action to move about half the distance to the captain and he will then activate the whip token. One question - How much PP are you tracking Sokai with right now? I just don't want to get caught off-guard with less pp than I thought I had. |
| King Uther06-03-05, 02:25 AM | After the vigor, he has 10pp left. (Enervation check: 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98687) , Fail Stunned, lose 6 power points.) Grimriver moves forward, trying to close the distance, firing his bow at Sokai. (Attack: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98477) , Success) The arrow strikes Sokai hard. (Damage: 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98478) ) Sokai stands stunned, unable to move. The girl moves back some and fires a cold energy ray. (Ranged Touch:12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98493) , success) The ray hits Grimriver hard, making him whince with cold energy damage. (Damage: 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98494) ) She then readies to fire next. I'll get the map up later. You are within 10 feet of him and she is exactly the distance needed to manifest energy ray. I need some sleep. |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 02:36 AM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai2.bmp"Good shot!" Sokai exclaims over his shoulder. She's pretty good! He then turns towards his opponent. "Can't you see? This fight's already over. You're outnumbered, and outgunned. You'd do best to surrender now." Sokai will let the whip try to grab him and if it does he will outburst and attack the enemy with his sword (should get around +3 to the attack from Outburst and surging euphoria). If the whip misses, he will manifest a 6pp+2surged Crystal Shard in an attempt to end this before it gets out of control. |
| King Uther06-03-05, 12:54 PM | Fearing this to be true, Captain Grimriver does the dishonorable thing, quickly gets his longsword out(Quickdraw) and charges the girl. (Attack: 1!+... (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98682) ,Miss) Almost as if lover portected her, the blow deflected harmlessly off of her, the greatest miracle ever witnessed by all parties involved. Angered by the man's action, Sokai shoot some crystal shards at his soon-to-be dishonorable corpse. (Attack: 19+7=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98683) , Success) The shards fly with perfect aim, (Damage: 23(subtracted the last 2 die since you do not have that many pp) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98684) ) each one piercing Grimriver's chest. (Evervation check: 61 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98687) , Success) She steps back slightly, and with grace lets a bolt loose at Grimriver. (Attack: 9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98691) , Miss) Next round... Grimriver tries one more time to kill her, almost feeling jealous of the love bond that they already share. It's in the air, and it angers him greatly. (Attack: 11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98692) , 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=98694) , Miss, Miss) And as he does so he loses consciousness from blood loss. You can see he was attacked before this by the knife wound in his back. |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 02:43 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai6.bmp"Whew," Sokai sighs deeply after Grimriver falls unconscious. Sokai himself feels exhausted to the point of fainting, but he is able to continue. "Are you all right?" he asks the girl that the captain so dishonorably attacked. "Such a lonely job, the job of leading soldiers or sailors is. Every decision you make is watched by those under your command. You have to deal with everyone's demands, and one bad step can have an entire crew of men against you... it seems that our opponent here had a mutiny against him. I think we should leave him in peace." Sokai kneels at the captain's body and tries to stabilize him. Sokai will attempt to stabilize the captain. If he isn't able to stabilize the captain after 8 or so rounds, force the last Cure Moderate Wounds potion in the captain's mouth, and then if he wakes up, knock him out with subdual damage from Sokai's bastard sword. |
| King Uther06-03-05, 04:45 PM | Being honorable, just, and good, Sokai nurses the man back to health, leaving him to a local inn for recovery(sacrifice 1 gold for a room for a while). Seeing this act of kindness, she is swept by emotions. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Kidsmall.bmp She wraps her arms around Sokai from behind. "You are the kindest, noblest, gentlest man I have ever seen or ever hope to see. And if you would have me, I would follow you forever." Sokai turns to face her and smiles. "Oh, and my name is Seylah. Seylah Rema. And you are?" |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 04:50 PM | http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Sindorin/Sokai1.bmp"Thank you for your kind words, Seylah. I only do what I feel is right. I too feel that there is something about you... I would be honored if we could be together. My name is Sokai Calanis. I must warn you, life in Gladius can sometimes be dangerous. If you are ready, we can head back there and I can show you a whole new world outside of whatever slavery they had you under." |
| King Uther06-03-05, 04:53 PM | Just for note, xp received is. 2000+ 2000+ 1500(25%penalty for cohort) =5500*33%=1833 Total xp= 7333xp After the fight with the pirates is done, the leader of the vessel discovers Sokai captured the leader and helped dismantle the pirates. As a reward, he receives 8000gp and is honored as a knight in the far land of Whiterush and their Royal Navy. |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 05:04 PM | Thanks for a great quest, King Uther! |
| King Uther06-03-05, 05:07 PM | I really enjoyed it. And Sokai did great, even surprising me at times. I hopeit is a good enough storyline for how you got your love. |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 05:14 PM | I wasn't really sure how I would go about it when I created him. He was originally for Magagumo's Banewarren's campaign, but that kind of fizzled. He was very unsure of himself as the face of the party in the campaign, so I thought a good story line would be to have him leave the group and come to gladius. He still had his characteristics, and I figured that this would be a perfect reason to acquire a cohort. The biggest dilemma for me though has been deciding what class I should make her... If anyone has a better idea for her than a telepath, please share your thoughts. It would be interesting to hear ideas now that it is too late to change her class. Also, if anyone cares: The cohort's name, Seylah Rema, is actually my girlfriend's name rearranged! |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 05:14 PM | One thing I have been wondering: What would have happened if Sokai hadn't rolled so well to make that jump check after the first encounter? |
| King Uther06-03-05, 05:20 PM | If you failed the jump check, you would've been captured. Then the rest of the combat encounters might come a bit more difficult. As far as making Seylah something to go well with you, having a wilder/psion duo can be very powerful. Especially with the right combination of powers, readied actions requiring two saves against a particularly nasty effect. Sounds like a fun ordeal to me. |
| Sindorin06-03-05, 05:22 PM | I also just started editing in the rewards of the quest to Sokai's sheet. It has a lot of work to be done on it - the rewards of the quest knock him all the way to level 8! That means Seylah will be level 6 easily! |