[LPF] Lost Imperium

[perrinmiller]

Pirvinia von Lichenstein, Human Female

Pirvinia looked at Samad with an arched eyebrow. She did not understand why he was making an issue of it.

“I can understand saving the charges on our wands when we are not urgently in need. But why are you withholding the use of your ability to heal us with spells? It costs you nothing. Do you like seeing us in pain and suffering?”

“If you cannot help us or if your spells are not enough, then ask Matta Sofya for aid. Please accept responsibility for it. After all this time adventuring together, I would think we should not even need to ask you for aid.” The sorceress was becoming a little put out the more she talked as was starting to think the elf was just being selfish.

[sblock=Mini-stats]Privinia von Lichenstein
Initiative: +8, Perception: +6 (8 with Mazi)
AC: 14 (18 w/ Mage Armor) (Touch 13, Flat-footed 12)-> 18 with Mage Armor
HP: 38 Current: 20
CMD: 14, Fort: +4, Ref: +4, Will: +6 (Add +1 to Saves with Resistance)
Conditions in Effect: Eschew Materials, PBS, Precise Shot, Ring of Sustenance, Mage Armor

Weapon in Hand: Nothing
Spells Remaining: 1st Level: 5/9, 2nd Level: 3/5, 3rd Level (4/4)

Mazi
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision; Perception: +14
AC: 19 (Touch 16, flat-footed 17) -> 23 with Mage Armor
HP: 19 Current: 19
Fort: +0, Ref: +4, Will: +7
Conditions in effect: Improved Evasion, Empathic Link, Mage Armor
Weapon in Hand: Bite [Att: +9, dmg: 1d2-5(1 non-lethal)]

Combat Trained Light Horse
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, Scent; Perception: +6
AC: 13 (Touch 9, flat-footed 13)
HP: 15 Current: 15
Fort: +6, Ref: +5, Will: +1
Conditions in effect: War-trained, 50ft movement
Weapon in Hand: 2 Hooves [Att: +3, dmg: 1d4+3][/sblock]

 

[Commander_Fallout]

The elf, in turn, shook his head, "Please do not misunderstand my intentions. I would very much like to do all I could, but to honor my lord, I swore a vow not to use my magic more than absolutely necessary. Those of my cult are not like those of the cult of the sun, who are taught to use their gifts in excess. Were we surrounded on all sides by slavering hordes, then I would not hesitate to do as you ask, but to be in a castle of comfort, where other options are open to us..."

"...I am sorry to bring this up now, but we have never before been in a situation such as this, so I have never needed to. However, I will go fetch the Matta to see what she can do." With that, Samad clasped both hands in front of him and bowed low, before leaving the room. It was only a few short minutes before he returned with the old woman in tow.
[Sblock=OOC]Recording my transactions here for transparency's sake.

Current Coinage +694
Earnings +6200
SELLING
Muleback Cords +1000
MW Chain shrt +250

Total: +7450

BUYING
+1 Mithral Shirt -2100
+Handy Haversack -2000
+Bracer's of Falcon's Aim -4000
Silk Rope: -10

Remaining: 34[/sblock]

 

[GlassEye]

Matta Sofya returns with Samad. She smiles in her grandmotherly way though she does seem a little preoccupied. Considering the recent events that isn't unexpected. She is quick to reassure the group that she'll do what she can and take care of their wounds. In fact, over the next couple of days she does so and she brings Polina along with her to train her in the healing arts.

Around those who rescued her the girl is shy at first but she quickly shows how resilient youth can be and she takes to changing dressing and slathering on healing ungents with a will. She even shows an inclination for divine magics and though weak at the moment they do speed healing.

Within three days even Garadh is at full health and ready to travel. By this time Brother Goswald is itching to get on the road and finish the task he set out weeks and weeks ago to accomplish. And so, late on the third morning after the challenge the group approaches the crossroads on the return to the ruined cathedral. The sun is low in the east and a very light fog hovers just above the ground. Just ahead is a large stone and standing near it a familiar figure.

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Mirra watches as false dawn rapidly passes on to real dawn and the sun rises with unnatural speed. Clearly fey magics are at work here. When the sun fully clears the eastern horizon it slows back to its normal sedate pace. From the west she hears the echoing clop of horses on the old road and it isn't long before the familiar faces of those she recently traveled with come around a bend.

 

[Systole]

Mirra looks at Garadh and assesses the age of his wounds at more than just one day. She shakes her head. "A good couple of morrows then, Longjack," she mutters under her breath before greeting the other travelers. "Seems I found what I came for, but I know you had other business. I'd like to help before I return northwards."

[sblock=OOC]Was that a night's rest for Mirra?[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Mirra Weathersmith

AC: 18 (13 flat-footed, 15 touch)
HP: 35/35
CMB: +4 CMD: 17
Fort: +4 Reflex: +7 Will: +2

Perception: +8
Initiative: +3

Bombs: 4/11
Cognatogen Prepared: Intelligence
1st Level: 2/5
2nd Level: 1/3
Extracts Prepared: Barkskin x2, Enlarge Person, Shield x2

Current Weapon in Hand: Bomb (+6, x2, 3d6+4+2), Longspear (+4, x2, 1d8, Silver/Reach)
Current Conditions in Effect: None

Used Items:
Alchemist's ice
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[GlassEye]

[sblock=Systole]Yes, Mirra is also restored by the fey magics as if she slept a night (or three). All renewable resources reset back to her full capability and she can change prepared extracts and mutagen if you want.[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Pirvinia von Lichenstein, Human Female

Pirvinia shook her head in disgust. She could fully understand a vow, but claiming that healing hurt companions was frivolous and unnecessary was absurd. While she could accept that other means were available by requesting more of the King’s hospitality, she could not accept that Samad thought it okay to decline healing companions that risked their lives alongside his.

After Garadh was well enough to go, she declared, “After this, I am not going to continue adventuring with Samad. Standing by and watching his friends suffer pain because he calls it frivolous use of magic is unforgiveable.”

“I care not that he vowed to use his magic unless necessary. I find his interpretation of necessary to be a selfish and untrustworthy decision. I cannot continue on a dangerous endeavor under those circumstances. Once we finish helping Brother Goswald, either he goes or I do.”

Pirvinia’s tone was still clipped with annoyance as she addressed the familiar figure of the rude aasimar woman, “Yes, Mirra. We are heading in that direction now. We had an unnecessarily long delay in departing the castle. It is good fortune that we chanced upon you once more, since the rest of us might not succeed otherwise.”

[sblock=Mini-stats]Privinia von Lichenstein
Initiative: +8, Perception: +6 (8 with Mazi)
AC: 14 (18 w/ Mage Armor) (Touch 13, Flat-footed 12)-> 18 with Mage Armor
HP: 38 Current: 20
CMD: 14, Fort: +4, Ref: +4, Will: +6 (Add +1 to Saves with Resistance)
Conditions in Effect: Eschew Materials, PBS, Precise Shot, Ring of Sustenance, Mage Armor

Weapon in Hand: Nothing
Spells Remaining: 1st Level: 5/9, 2nd Level: 3/5, 3rd Level (4/4)

Mazi
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision; Perception: +14
AC: 19 (Touch 16, flat-footed 17) -> 23 with Mage Armor
HP: 19 Current: 19
Fort: +0, Ref: +4, Will: +7
Conditions in effect: Improved Evasion, Empathic Link, Mage Armor
Weapon in Hand: Bite [Att: +9, dmg: 1d2-5(1 non-lethal)]

Combat Trained Light Horse
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, Scent; Perception: +6
AC: 13 (Touch 9, flat-footed 13)
HP: 15 Current: 15
Fort: +6, Ref: +5, Will: +1
Conditions in effect: War-trained, 50ft movement
Weapon in Hand: 2 Hooves [Att: +3, dmg: 1d4+3][/sblock]

 

[GlassEye]

Brother Goswald frowns and it is clear he strongly disapproves of Pirvinia's ill-mannered behavior and careless twisting of another man's words. His own words are terse and he sits stiffly in the saddle as he speaks.

"You do Samad a disservice with your words, and yourself. A reputation as a harridan is hard to shake." Hoping to put the matter behind them and continue in if not friendly then at least a civil manner Brother Goswald turns to Mirra. "Miss Weathersmith! I will, with much thanks, accept your aid. I hope that the task will be quickly accomplished and even more so with your assistance."

. . . Brother Goswald . . .

 

[BigB]

"We have some bird men waiting for us. Perhaps they have forgotten us, so long we have been delayed. If we might be on our way perhaps a good fight is what is needed to remind us all who our friends are and who the enemy is." Tsaaruk did not like leaving the birdmen to prepare for the groups return and he is eager to resolve the unanswered challenge by the one that jumped to the front daring him to attack. Although it was the right think with Garadh's condition at the time he feels his honor at stake.

[sblock=mini stats]
Tsaaruck
Initiative +1
AC: 20 (with shield/ Flat:19, Touch: 12)
HP: 67 current: 67
CMB: +10 / CMD: 22 Fort: +7 / Ref: +2 / Will: +2
Resistence: 0
Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & Warhammer
Rage: 14/14
Renewed Vigor: 1/1

http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Tsaaruk(BIGB)#Finances
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[Systole]

Mirra chuckles ruefully. "I believe the good brother speaks the truth, Lady von Lichenstein. For example, I doubt I'm going to be in anyone's good graces around here anytime soon."

[sblock=OOC]--[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Mirra Weathersmith

AC: 18 (13 flat-footed, 15 touch)
HP: 35/35
CMB: +4 CMD: 17
Fort: +4 Reflex: +7 Will: +2

Perception: +8
Initiative: +3

Bombs: 11/11
Cognatogen Prepared: Intelligence
1st Level: 3/5
2nd Level: 1/3
Extracts Prepared: Barkskin, Enlarge Person, Shield, Lesser Restoration

Current Weapon in Hand: Bomb (+6, x2, 3d6+4+2), Longspear (+4, x2, 1d8, Silver/Reach)
Current Conditions in Effect: None

Used Items:
Alchemist's ice
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[GlassEye]

Since all seem ready to travel, at least to Brother Goswald's eyes, he swings his mount around towards the southern path. We've a spare mount, Miss Weathersmith, that's available for you to ride. Although there is no trail where we are headed and we'll be moving slow enough if you prefer to walk."

The few days travel to the ruined cathedral pass with little incident. Nights in the mountains are still chill even this late into the Spring and the morning when the group rides into the area of tumbled stones around the ruin the group can still see their breath. From a distance they see no movement around the cathedral though the wide entrance into the building itself has been blocked with a haphazard jumble of debris.

. . . Brother Goswald . . .