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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #40 on: May 18, 2009, 02:06:16 PM »
Felix walks up to the man and woman with an old woman following him (a Binder focused on diplomacy). A person in the crowd casts a spell on the woman as she walks by (Guidance of the Avatar from the cleric 5, who is just leaving to go to the Airship). Felix lets the woman do the talking. She tries to smooth things over.

"I am terribly sorry for this embarrassing situation. Lucy is a very naughty child, and that her actions can't be taken seriously. We'll make sure she is punished appropriately, and please can we make this unfortunate situation up to you in any way? Would you like to join us for a more private party on the band's airship?"

[spoiler]Venerable Half-elf Binder 1
Feats: SF: Diplomacy
Skills: 4 ranks Diplomacy
Equipment: MW diplomacy tool

Naberius bound

Diplomacy 25 (10+4ranks+4cha+2race+2circ+3feat)

add +20 from Guidance of the Avatar from the cleric 5, before he goes back to the ship, for a total Diplomacy check of 45.[/spoiler]

While she is talking, Eddie steals the Psionic Endowment and Greater Psionic Endowment feats from a follower on the ship using Feat Leech, and gets ready to dominate the pair. (3 pps)

Using his Thrallherd special ability, he can subtract 5 from the cost of Psionic Dominate, making the base cost 2 power points. He then augments it as follows: 2 (base)+ 2(additional target) +2(1 hr duration) +4 (affects humanoids, animals, fey, giants, magical beasts, monstrous humanoids, aberrations, dragons, elementals, or outsiders). He expends his focus to use Greater Psionic Endowment, making the DC 28 (10+8int+2feat+4power+4augment). (10 pps, if he has to use it)

Assuming the Diplomacy fails, he manifests this using his psicrystal (which is with Felix) as the point of origin. He looks through the Ring Gate to see the targets (or uses Sense Link first, if that won't work).
[spoiler]
A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #41 on: May 18, 2009, 02:23:21 PM »
[spoiler]If you want to you can use my Diplomancer instead for a base of +44 (incl. Naberius for 1-round check), so +64 with Guidance of the Avatar.

Probably not necessary, but I figured I'd mention it :)[/spoiler]
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #42 on: May 18, 2009, 02:33:01 PM »
[spoiler]With a 45 check, I figured either diplomacy would work, or it wouldn't. If it doesn't, Eddie will take more drastic measures... which probably also won't work, if that didn't. :P If it makes a difference, we can say we used yours, if Boz is ok with that.

I hadn't defined a higher level diplomancer among my followers, but I do have a few unassigned 2nd level ones. Making this a Binder1/Marshal1 boosts it up quite a bit. She might be gaining a level after this. :p [/spoiler]
« Last Edit: May 18, 2009, 02:34:38 PM by PhaedrusXY »
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A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #43 on: May 18, 2009, 05:35:48 PM »
The woman smiles. "Oh, the little girl? She did nothing wrong. It was merely the actions of Schmidt here that caused the commotion...I do apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused you, and I'd be delighted to visit your party...I've always enjoyed the band's music." While she is still giving Schmidt a dirty look, she doesn't seem inclined to insist that he stay behind. Schmidt, still slightly dazed from Lucy's Dark Speech, appears to be trying to regain her good graces without speaking.

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #44 on: May 18, 2009, 06:26:14 PM »
"That's wonderful. Let's all head that way then."

The nice old lady gently takes Mr. Schmidt's arm to guide him unsteadily towards the ship, and gestures at the woman to follow.

"I assure you that it must have been Lucy behind this unfortunate business with Mr. Schmidt's pants. She is always telling lies and doing things to try and get other people in trouble. I know she seems innocent, and deep down she is a good girl, but she does have a perchance for mischief. She just had such a hard childhood."

She prattles on as they walk, expertly mixing lies and truths together into a sympathetic story. Felix looks a bit relieved. He sends messages through the telepathic relay network of psicrystals among Eddie's followers to prepare for a party on board the ship, and be quick about it. He himself hurries on past them to help with the preparations.

Eddie feels a bit dissappointed. He was looking forward to dominating these two and screwing with their memories. He still readies an action to hit them with a Dominate, if either begins to do anything suspicious like flee, cast a spell, etc.
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A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #45 on: May 18, 2009, 06:43:46 PM »
Lucy give the old woman an incredulous expression as she talsk to the couple. Hey! I don't get in your way when you're having fun!, she relays telepathically. When the lady keeps on talking anyway, Lucy starts glowering somberly at her, and her voice in the old lady's mind goes from an upset, high-pitched little girl's voice to a menacing monotone. Shut up or burn, old hag. In the presence of the unwitting pair, however, she takes no action to back her mental threat up, simply pouting in Mickey Dee's arms and glaring daggers at the old lady.

[spoiler]Don't worry, I'll see to it that the believer lives. And if not, she can just be replaced within 24, right? :D

Also, I still don't know the Int scores of the two. Remember, Mindsight. [/spoiler]
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #46 on: May 18, 2009, 06:47:03 PM »
[spoiler]The man's Int score is 17, the woman's is 16.[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #47 on: May 18, 2009, 07:25:29 PM »
The old lady tries hard to contain her alarm, but is starting to lose her sense of composure. Eddie's psicrystal projects into Lucy's mind:

"Now Lucy, don't hurt poor old Ethel. She's just trying to smooth out the mess you've made. This man and woman you're toying with are people we probably shouldn't piss off too much. Or at least if we piss them off, we need to make sure they're not going to do anything about it later...

Although, if it will get you to settle down and let us adults sort this out, you can kill Ethel later. However I do think she's doing a splendid job, given the pressure she's under. It is a shame to waste her. Ah well, I can have Marcus* convert her later, if I really want to keep her."


[spoiler]Marcus is the cleric 5 who specializes in making undead. At least, that's his name now. :P[/spoiler]
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A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #48 on: May 21, 2009, 05:48:11 PM »
Most of the people are too busy with the party to notice the group leaving. Ethel leads Mr. Schmidt and the woman out the doorway and down several large, ornate halls until they have left the mansion where the funeral was held. Outside, it's only a short walk to the large platform that slides up a strand of light to the parking deck. This platform, held aloft by some sort of artificer's craft, is where the more affluent guests may park their airships, should they be wealthy enough to afford them.

[spoiler]Tell me if you're leaving the party or staying behind. Either one is fine, even if it splits you up--feel free to follow these two or to stay and drink some more.[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #49 on: May 21, 2009, 05:55:28 PM »
[spoiler]I think I mentioned it before, but Lemmy & Co. are returning to the airship (at least for now) :)[/spoiler]
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #50 on: May 22, 2009, 05:44:00 PM »
"Say Edward, do you have any information on the identity of those two folks? If they're big shots, and they might very well be seeing as this is Kaveri's last gig so to speak, we might want to stay on their good side."

Lemmy tells Eddie mentally as he steps on the boardwalk to the airship.
"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #51 on: May 22, 2009, 05:48:11 PM »
[spoiler]Yeah, go ahead and describe what's going on at the airship.[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #52 on: May 22, 2009, 05:49:49 PM »
The telepathic reply comes:

"The man is Lynel Schmidt, a top agent contracted by House Cannith who only deals with very important clients. The woman is a member of the prominent Harrison family, well-to-do's that live in the Skyway of Sharn.

I was just thinking how funny it would be to watch them both get  :censored by a minotaur. Of course, I'll wipe their memories afterward, including the business with Lucy."
« Last Edit: May 22, 2009, 06:19:05 PM by PhaedrusXY »
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A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #53 on: May 22, 2009, 06:52:42 PM »
"Edward, mate, don't take this the wrong way, but we might be able to set up a nice business relation here for future sponsoring and some extra incomes to ensure our pensions...

I think it might be better to see if we can work something out with them for now. If that doesn't work I'm fine with whatever you want to do with them, but I figure it's worth a shot. What do you think?"


Lemmy replies mentally to his longtime fellow band member.



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[spoiler]What's the age of the Harrison family member, how does she look? We are talking about Lemmy after all :P[/spoiler]
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #54 on: May 22, 2009, 06:56:31 PM »
[spoiler]She doesn't look anything more than twenty, twenty-two at the most. As for her looks, she is quite attractive. My guess is that Lemmy would do her. ;)[/spoiler]

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #55 on: May 22, 2009, 07:11:49 PM »
Ah, of course you're right Lemmy. I just get so bored with only having my thralls to torment.
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A couple of water benders, a dike, a flaming arrow, and a few barrels of blasting jelly?

Sounds like the makings of a gay porn film.
...thanks
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #56 on: May 22, 2009, 07:20:15 PM »
[spoiler]Lemmy would do her then, most definitely :P Besides, might help with the business relationship we might be able to set up :)[/spoiler]

"My apologies for the lack of a decent railing for our airship-ramp" Lemmy says to the Harrison-heir as he offers her an arm to hold onto.

"Allow me to escort you onboard, my dear."


[spoiler]Diplomacy to start some 'business relations': 35[/spoiler]
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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #57 on: May 22, 2009, 08:05:39 PM »
The woman smiles and takes Lemmy's proffered arm. "Thank you, sir. I'm sure I could manage, but no need to be reckless." Lynel strides up the ramp with no assistance, clearly confident that he might have a chance to finish the deal once again.

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #58 on: May 24, 2009, 02:33:12 PM »
Lucy tries to wriggle free of Mickey Dee's arms, seemingly intent on screwing the man named Lynel over for good. What he has done to her is unclear, perhaps the girl simply feels like ruining someone's life for good today. When her attempts prove fruitless, she decides to pursue her plans - or rather, impulses - indirectly. Mentally, she speaks to the bugbear holding her. Hey Mickey, can you push him off without anyone noticing?

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Re: Death of an Artist - Game Thread
« Reply #59 on: May 25, 2009, 01:20:17 AM »
Alexi looks at the time, and his eyes bug out comically. He scrambles to return to the ship, not at all looking forward to what will inevitably happen when he gets there.

[spoiler]Cue bitch girlfriend, stage left.[/spoiler]