The Hero of Mergovie OCC--[FULL]

[Manzanita]

I made my post earlier today largely b/c I didn't want DarkMaster to feel guilty if we lost some PCs here. As he said, we did have a chance to get away earlier. The game's more fun if you know the choices you make really make the difference between survival and death.

I would think Tellic's death wouldn't be too bad for Doghead, after all, he didn't create Tellic. If he dies, Doghead could write up someone from scratch. Certainly I hope Ferrix and Doghead will stick around.

I've become very attached to Solomon actually. I feel this campaign has encouraged him to develop some real personality. I would hate to lose him. But I'm sure if he died, the next PC would develop as well. The ironic thing is, Solomon should be right along side of them. I hadn't intended him to retreat him at all. Per my previous post, Darkmaster had interpreted my post differently than I had intended. Perhaps DM realized how grim it was looking and that colored his interpretation of my post. It's no problem. It just shows how one decision can make the difference between death and life. Now Solomon has one more tradgedy to shape his worldview...

Of course, they could still be captured. Maybe...

 

[DarkMaster]

Ferrix, I don't have problem with psionic.

 

[doghead]

Hey all,

I agree. A cheesy save now would be sad. I though that Telic might have had a chance when he managed to convince the crowd to listen to him, but it looked bad when the priest got the upper hand.

Telic knew what he was getting himself into. I still think it was the right decision to stay. His intention was to draw the spotlight onto himself, and more importantly, the militains and their allies. By revealing the discrepancy between what happened and what the people were being told, he hoped to stike a blow against the mindless acceptance of 'authority', as well as against the plans of those responsible for this whole mess. Even if the militains struck him down, an unarmed an unresisting man, it would have served to undermine their moral authority.

It was also a way of keeping the spotlight off you guys, thus allowing you to slip away and continue your investigations unimpeded by being chased by the town guard. Unfortunately, he didn't really make the last part clear to you. Sorry about that.

I'd like to stay in the game. I have been giving some thought to the next character, but didn't want to raise it before things were really decided. I'd be happy to take one of the NPC's, if that worked for you, DarkMaster. I've been enjoying taking over other peoples characters.

Alternatively, I was thinking about a paladin of Hieronomos, sent to investigate the situation at the church (the lack of tithes, the odd reports from travellers, something like that.) Ferrix mentioned taking a rogue, perhaps they could be teamed somehow - siblings?

 

[Ferrix]

a psionic rogue and a paladin as brothers... yeah, I see some sibling issues here...

could be fun

 

[doghead]

Yeah, I though it would be interesting. Although they are blood, they have quite different philosophies. A degree of consideration would be required (in other words, the rogue keeps the paladin in the dark on the odd detail ).

I was thinking Noble1/Paladin2, although if people are wary of letting me lose with another paladin, a cleric would be an option. The other aspect that appeals is that initially, the pair would have their own distinct goals (which should eventually lead them to the main party). DarkMaster has proved himself quite adept at running parallel stories, so this particulary appeals to me.

Ferrix, if your interested, I'm happy to go with either role. I also think a brother/sister pair might be interesting, and again, I'm happy with either.

 

[DarkMaster]

Doghead I a waiting for your action before I can continue. Also I already had an idea for the rogue, and really like the idea of the Paladin/Cleric investigating the church.

 

[Ferrix]

Darkmaster, you did not make it at all clear that the crowd was closing in on Telic and I, I had assumed that we were still only directly involved with the soldiers and that was what dictated my actions.

That said, I would have had slightly different actions if I knew they were closing in on us, as I thought I had time to really throw a few more blows at the Sergeant, who deserves it.

Also, to avoid a grapple Dai uses his Escape Artist check which is +9, not his Strength modifier.

-Just feeling a bit rail roaded on that one.

 

[DarkMaster]

No problem I will adjust my post, tell me your action. I hate being railroad myself so I can understand.

 

[Manzanita]

Perhaps Solomon shouldn't have shot the chief priest of Heironeous down in front of a large crowd...

 

[doghead]

Nah, the little runt deserved it. Nice Shooting Tex.

Hey DarkMaster, do you still need that action? Er, I know - fall unconscious and bleed on the militain. Yeah, I was a bit surprise to see the whole town in on the action - I thought it was just the four militains as well.

Actually, I know you said that they are not evil. But what with the odd glint in the eyes and all, if Telic does get a chance - SMITE EVIL!