conversations: human
conversations:  The land has turned to hell over the recent years.  Monsters roam the land, and many of you have relatives who have become monsters themselves.  Your village of Radan, has become a haven for the growing darkness within the land.
  
  You are all, in the town square getting ready for a speech made by the local mayor.  There is a large crowd, milling around and people have swords strapped to their sides, and are looking around very uneasily.
conversations: Imbasel:
conversations: human
conversations:  Speravi  sits on the edge of the crowd, making sure that nothing takes advantage of the gathering of the town. He stays close enough to hear, far enough to give advance warning should something happen. He concentrates for a moment, and his eyes flash with yellow light as his sight sharpens.
  
   OOC: 
   
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  I'll be using  Italics  for OOC actions in the future. In addition, I'll be using  orange  as my speaking color.
  
  Using my  See the Unseen  invocation.
   
conversations: Rauthiss:
conversations: human
conversations:  Before he came to the town square, Conner would focus the eldritch energies in himself to give himself  luck  and  cunning  for the following day. He found himself a place to lean while waiting for the mayor to speak. His  body posture  would suggest that he wasn't interested in this speech at all or in human interaction for that matter. While his eyes scanned the crowd, his ears would remain alert. There wasn't much left in this world to trust, and Conner wasn't about to be left unguarded even in the town square. While he was completely unarmed, he seemed confident of himself. Not wishing to be bothered, he would glare at anyone who came too close.
  
   For DM: 
   
   Spoiler 
  
   Luck  Devil's Own Luck Invocation. +7 to Reflex saves for 24 hours.
   Cunning  Beguiling Influence Invocation. +6 Bluff, Diplomancy, Intimidate for 24 hours.
   Body Posture  Intimidate anyone who bothers him. Take a '12' for a total of 42.
   
conversations: Volos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Emily  too is more towards the edge of the crowd. Entering a group of people with a large scythe would be rather unsettling. She is growing impatient waiting for the mayor to speak, but knows that whatever he is going to say will probably be important. So as to avoid any social unpleasantries that may arise, she uses her Beguiling Influence Invocation.
  
  She will speak in  red , by the way.
conversations: Axinian:
conversations: human
conversations:  So this is Radan,   thought Eliza as she hovered nonchalantly into the village square a few inches above the ground, eyes darting amongst the crowd of people. It had been a while since she'd been to even a mildly stable community, and it was just her luck that it seemed to be going to war. She fidgeted with her scarf in anticipation, curious as to what was about to go on.
  
  Character Notes and OoC:
   
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   Character Notes 
   
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    Eliza "Raze" Zimir  
  Female CN Human Warlock 6//Warblade 7/BH 5,  Level  12,  Init  +7,  HP  105/105,  DR  1/cold iron,  Speed  30 feet
   AC  25,  Touch  16,  Flat-footed  22,  Fort  +11,  Ref  +6,  Will  +14,  Base Attack Bonus  10/5
     Eldritch Blast   +16/+11 (9d6, 19-20 x3)
   +1 light mace, 5 charges Warlock's Scepter    +13/+8 (1d6+1, x2)
   +2 Glammered Mithral Chainshirt of Mobility (9,000 gp) ,  Ring of protection +3 (18,000 gp) ,  Ring of Force Shield  (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +3 Deflect)
   Abilities  Str 14, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 18
   Condition  None
  
  Stances active: Bullet Hell and Hot Blooded Gunman Bravado
  
  Invocations active: Fell Flight, Entropic Warding
  
  Maneuvers readied: Dust Devil Shot, Azure Battle Mandala, Blossom of Righteous Fire, Crude Shrapnel Cascade, Bullet Screen
   
  
  
  I'm going to keep my stat block and such on hand in each post for convenience's sake. Let me know if it's annoying.
   
conversations: Forever Curious:
conversations: human
conversations:  The mayor, a half-elf by the name of Tazan Hidan, walks up the steps wearily.  He says  " My good people, I have terrible news for you on this day.  As all of you know monsters have been roaming the lands, killing people.  Crops have withered and died, and many here have lost their parents.
  
  This land was once, bountiful and the gods once blessed us.  Now few gods remain, and the land has turned to ash beneath us.  However, there is a small glimmer of hope.  Far to the west on the Shores of Adun, there is said to be a strong village that has fought back against the darkness, and is winning.  They wish to reunite the five kingdoms, and stop the blight from killing all.
  
  Unfortunately, this may not be possible for us.  Recent, scouting parties have found a small army of monsters, along with other vile creatures heading for our town.  We can stop them, but only if we work together.  I now ask of all you citizens, what and who do you fight for?  I ask those that will join the fight, and those that will combat this great evil to join the stage with me." 
conversations: Imbasel:
conversations: human
conversations:  Emily smiles. Any chance to fight the armies of darkness might lead to powerful secrets. She walks to join the mayor on the stage, her stride confident.  "I will join this fight."  She says proudly, clicking the butt of her scythe on the wooden planks.
conversations: Axinian:
conversations: human
conversations:  Conner couldn't help himself, the display of willingness by the girl moved him in some respect. Using his  daunting presence  to part the crowd, he would approach the mayor. A slight chuckle would escape his throat as he spoke,  "I will help to combat this threat. Though I do not expect to be an unsung hero..."  Conner would take the steps onto the stage, standing next to Emily.
  
   
   Spoiler 
   Daunting Presence  :: Intimidating anyone who doesn't part ways. Taking a '12' for +42 Intimidate.
   
conversations: Volos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Eliza watches the man and woman take the stage and sighs.  "Fools..."  she mutters to herself, yet not taking her eyes off of them. Something about their eagerness intrigued her.
  
   Character Notes 
   
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    Eliza "Raze" Zimir  
  Female CN Human Warlock 6//Warblade 7/BH 5,  Level  12,  Init  +7,  HP  105/105,  DR  1/cold iron,  Speed  30 feet
   AC  25,  Touch  16,  Flat-footed  22,  Fort  +11,  Ref  +6,  Will  +14,  Base Attack Bonus  10/5
     Eldritch Blast   +16/+11 (9d6, 19-20 x3)
   +1 light mace, 5 charges Warlock's Scepter    +13/+8 (1d6+1, x2)
   +2 Glammered Mithral Chainshirt of Mobility (9,000 gp) ,  Ring of protection +3 (18,000 gp) ,  Ring of Force Shield  (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +3 Dex, +3 Deflect)
   Abilities  Str 14, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 18
   Condition  None
  
  Stances active: Bullet Hell and Hot Blooded Gunman Bravado
  
  Invocations active: Fell Flight, Entropic Warding
  
  Maneuvers readied: Dust Devil Shot, Azure Battle Mandala, Blossom of Righteous Fire, Crude Shrapnel Cascade, Bullet Screen
   
conversations: Forever Curious:
conversations: human
conversations:  Speravi  stands up and moves toward the center of the crowd, using his lantern to move people out of his path as he approaches the speaker. He ascends to the top of the stage, next to Conner and Emily, and puts his staff over his shoulder, the lantern hanging on one end. His voice is soft-spoken, but clearly carries the weight of wisdom. " I will join you both as well, if you would find my presence desired. "
conversations: Rauthiss:
conversations: human
conversations:  Seeing the man with the lantern hanging from the end of his staff take the stage as well, Conner chuckles to himself. Offering a hand to Speravi, he says,  "I welcome help, in these times one cannot be too careful."  After possibly shaking hands with Speravi, Conner would turn to the mayor, speaking softly as to not allow the crowd to hear.  "If you do not mind, what sort of threat will we be facing? One cannot simply charge into battle with the forces of darkness, it is better to know your enemy." 
  
  For DM:
   
   Spoiler 
  Diplomancy on the Mayor to convince him to tell us what we are facing. I will take a '12' for a total of 42 on Diplomancy.
   
conversations: Volos:
conversations: human
conversations:  Speravi  takes the man's hand and shakes it firmly. " Agreed, sir. The darkness falls heavily on us; it is our duty to bring back the light. I am glad to have a companion in this quest. " He turns to Emily and Conner, smiling gently. " My name is Speravi - "Hope" in the older tongues. It would greatly please me if to be informed of your names. " As he waits for a response, he concentrates for a moment, calling upon the power of his unknown deity to strengthen his own emotions and willpower.
  
   
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  Using  Beguiling Influence .
   
conversations: Rauthiss:
conversations: human
conversations:  Emily smiles in an intentionally adorable way as Conner asks his question.
  Aid Another
   
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   (1d20)[ 20 ] 
   
  
  
  OOC: Like he needs it, but it can't hurt.
conversations: Axinian:
conversations: human
conversations:  Conner answers the man who provided his name.  "Speravi is it? I believe hope is exactly what we need. I am Conner Legaus, I would be honored to fight at your side."  Seeing the others on the stage, he would give a charming smile.  "And what of these beauties who grace us with their magnificence? Do they come with names or are they simply here to be our muses?"  It was risky move being so charming, it tended to get Conner in more trouble then he'd like to admit.
conversations: Volos:
conversations: human
conversations:  With a drawn out sigh, Eliza flew onto the stage, landing gracefully.  "Flattery will accomplish nothing,"  she replies coldly, turning her attention to the mayor.  "I am Raze, and I will join you."  Safety in numbers, in any event, and those on the stage seemed as good as any to travel with.
conversations: Forever Curious:
conversations: human
conversations:  OOC:  Sorry I haven't been posting guys.  I'm at the hospital recovering from a ruptured appendix.  I'll give you guys a response when I'm home not on pain meds.
conversations: Imbasel:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Imbasel 
   OOC:  Sorry I haven't been posting guys.  I'm at the hospital recovering from a ruptured appendix.  I'll give you guys a response when I'm home not on pain meds. 
   
  
  
  OOC: Oh jeez, man! I'm glad you're okay. Get better soon. I think I speak for all of us when I say take as long to recover as you need. I can only think of the horrors wrought by a DM high on pain meds. 😛
  
  Seriously, though. Take as long as you need, and get well.
conversations: Rauthiss:
conversations: human
conversations:  Yeah seriously 😦 Get well soon and best of luck 🙂
conversations: Axinian:
conversations: human
conversations:  Pfft, ONLY a ruptured appendix? 😛
  
  Just kidding. Get well soon and take it easy.
conversations: Forever Curious:
conversations: human
conversations:  OOC: Is this totally dead? D:
conversations: Rauthiss: