P aladin gritted his teeth and hoped the other guards wouldn't make this a four-against-one fight, but things were happening too fast to rely on them. The leader in the middle, two to the left, one to the right. Hoping to use the breaking-but-still-moving train and his roof position to his advantag...

What is terrain between outer wall and house north wall? Is there light from the house paper panel wall, or dark? What degree of moonlight is there tonight? Casts were successful. All three of you can see in darkness 30 yards fpr one hour. Thanks, I was wondering what guards and dog may be able to ...

Perhaps we can rewind here, as there is a disconnect on perception of Arduin that would not allow him to be positioned as lacking in social graces or etiquette. He would interject halfway through the first paragraph of Gertrude’s post (#36). As a performer before mundanes noble and modest, with pat...

Jinsei carefully and silently climbed the outer wall, peeking over the ledge to confirm no one was there before sliding down to the other side. What is terrain between outer wall and house north wall? Is there light from the house paper panel wall, or dark? What degree of moonlight is there tonight?...

The central building of the shinden zukuri is the place for entertaining guests indoors. Here is where tea is served and meals are taken. And it is where the owner displays his expensive works of art. It's the natural place where the merchant Tanaka Jiro would show off his fine tea vessel. Perhaps ...

Sorry for the questions, I’m just trying to get a tactical handle on all aspects of the combat given Paladin is outnumbered possibly four to one. Yes, the rules’ lack of surprise accommodation (except as a Speed modifier) is… surprising and disappointing. How fast is the train going as it stops acr...

Best of luck with operation and recovery!

Okay, thanks. Just to make sure I followed that, given at the moment they don’t know he’s on the roof, is this a surprise situation where he can get initial shots off without return fire? Meaning after his shots, it goes to Initiative? I’m figuring its that, but was uncertain when you said “Or or t...

Arduin motioned Gertrude aside and whispered: “What think you? He hides something. He would have us - or me - face great risk with the cottage.”

Keehnelf wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:08 pm Simon nods. …"As for books in the House, there is nothing in which you might have interest. As I say, my more esoteric items are all kept in the gardener's cottage for my own safety…

“You presume so, but first let me peruse the shelves here,” replied Arduin.

“ Yes Simon, I know the dangers of truth in these tumultuous times. I judged your character as trusting to speak plainly.” Arduin’s trust was finite and conditional. ”Something older than man and uncaring of our petty politics now resides in those woods,” said Arduin, stepping beyond the doorway to ...

Arduin eyed the hill and dark copse of trees, feeling a familiar sensation. He was tempted but his desire for the Luminous Codex was greater. The woods could wait. In the house Arduin introduced himself to Simon. “ I am Arduin Archembeau, artist and scholar at the Verdant Springs Covenant,” said the...

https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/05/72/92/63/360_F_572926367_ZDHxWtJFB2f9y5L8qazlTybq0qcdNETS.jpg In darkness the ninja enacted the plan. With magic night sight, Jinsei moved with Fuma and Minoru to the north wall. The 10’ roofed wall was not tall. Jinsei motioned for the ninja to help each other negotiate...

Paladin squinted at the suspected Sam Bass, trying to confirm…

Observation 13 [1d20]=1

Also, how close together are the two men on the track?

Thanks that is helpful. So the magics you mentioned that Arduin specializes in, those are represented by the spells listed on his sheet - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ys- ... yk-Jw/edit

Arduin imagined Simon’s estate and vineyards in a better time. How human politics and folly punish nature. “ Balthasar my friend, please keep watch on the road up here, a man at each twist of the road, to relay an alert to us if civilians or soldiers approach,” said Arduin to the lieutenant. This Si...

I was wondering what level our magus equates to in level to AD&D 1e? They don’t seem first level, more like 5-6? Arduin knows nine spells, which I just realized and still need to look up. Can those be cast any time? He’s done some back-story spell casting (Charm, magic mouth) before I realized t...