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#91
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Cammerz - March 10, 2020, 09:52:38 AM
 "Hmm, I'm not sure hexing him would do much, and I wouldn't be able to do that until tomorrow. We might as well just start now and see where threats of physical violence get us."

And with that, the tiny gnome reached into her coat and pulled out a flame-bladed dagger. She pushed a box up behind the Dragonborn, clambered up onto it and held the waved blade at his throat.

"Alright, let's wake him up".

She carefully pulled the gag from the other Warlock's mouth, held her dagger under a scale on the Dragonborn's neck and gently started levering it up. He woke with a yelp of pain and Nyx's cheerful voice sounded from behind his left ear. (Do lizards have ears?)

"Hello there! I think you owe my friend an apology. We understand you've just started up in the brewing industry but we'd like to complain about your hygeine standards, you shouldn't be letting corpses near consumables. Could you explain your thinking with regards to this action? And why there isn't as much beer as there used to be, oh, and also why you attacked the town, that's another one.

I should point out that if you try to cast anything then this blade will nick your artery and you'll get blood all over my clothes and it'll take ages to clean up and I'm sure you don't want to inconvenience me like that".
#92
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Mabbz - March 09, 2020, 06:29:00 PM
"I could try to Charm him, if you think it's worth a try," Ben suggested after a moments thought. "It probably won't work though, given his opinion of us. Beyond that, just remove the gag and be ready to knock him out if he starts speaking."
#93
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Narric - March 08, 2020, 10:18:10 PM

Nyx found a couple side rooms inside the church to use, which was good as aside from the Priest, there were no other attendants around. Either side of the front door were two storage rooms, and further up was the base of the bell tower that opened towards the side entrance. Carefully dragging the unconscious Warlock into one of the storage rooms, lumping him onto a chair, and the group making their way to stand outside the mostly secure room.

"So how do we plan on talking to this guy?" Nyx asked the group as a whole. "Considering how dangerous his mouth could be, can we get much good information based on just yes and no questions?"

"What about keeping him locked in there for a while and see if he looses any sucrets when he wakes up?" Raven twitched his focus of vision from each of the party. "He could be a monologue-er?"

"I think a rest would be good, or at least I'd like to find a place to rest." Ben grumbled leaning heavily on his stave. "I wonder if the priest will allow us to sleep in the pews?" He scratched and rubbed his chin in thought.

"Does anybody know a spell that might make him more amiable to answer questions honestly?" Aela suggested, while rubbing the cut on her hand from the gauntlet. "And is waiting a good idea at all? Whomever employed him likely would be expecting results from that massive attack, and the Warlock to return in good time. Surely by now they will be suspicious of his lack of presence, assuming isn't just a caster for hire?"

At present, the church is empty. Neither the Priest or any Vergers have said or done much in your direction, especially as they're currently trying to help the surrounding town. The Priest can be found at the alters at the far end, and he is currently inspecting each in turn to ensure proper decor is upheld.

A Long rest would recover all spell slots and lost HP while within the church walls, and the Warlock will likely awaken while restrained. Interrogating the prisoner right now would ensure minimal interruption from the clergy, but if something goes wrong it could go worse quickly. You currently do not have any sleeping arrangements, as the Inn kitchens had caught a small fire, and with night quickly enveloping the land it is unlikely another will open their doors for a band of adventurers to rest.
#94
Hobby / Re: Nobody expects the Interio...
Last post by Eagle eye - March 02, 2020, 06:43:49 AM
Want an honest opinion, great weathering and mud and about time i see someone do heated metal right its very top notch, however you used too much of a single color and  too many light colors it kinds blurs together.

If i did this id make the coats more of a darker brown (using washes), done the plasma effects differently  probs blue or why not red, tried to incorporate bronze and gold as a secondary color and for the skulls, pinch points, interior doors and some of the consoles/devices.

thats all i can think of as i am rediscovering this forum
#95
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Cammerz - February 26, 2020, 12:58:07 PM
 "Thank you", Nyx beamed up at the priest and then set about searching for the best place to store the captured Dragonborn.

She was mainly looking for out-of-the-way areas with no windows and only a single door, just big enough for an interrogation, ideally with thick walls and a solid door that might muffle noise. A storeroom would be perfect and if she was having trouble she'd ask one of the local clergy for advice.

Nyx was hoping to get him secured quickly so she could get some sleep, it had been a busy day and she was disappointed that she couldn't make use of the inn. She made a mental note to go back and get a refund for the bed and bath that she was no longer permitted to use.
#96
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Mabbz - February 25, 2020, 06:34:44 PM
Benjamin accepted the priest's words, relaxing slightly. A smaller temple, with no strong affiliations to the orthodoxy of his religion was preferable. It didn't rule out the possibility of the warlock being connected, but at least he wouldn't have to worry about those who thought themselves pious while betraying what Karuma stood for.
#97
Online Roleplaying / Re: Isle of Carandia (RPG)
Last post by Narric - February 23, 2020, 10:04:59 PM
Aela and Raven dragged the comatose warlock to the side of the road so that those that were fighting fires weren't impeded, while Nyx and Ben made their way to the front entrance of the church in the middle of the town. She noticed the Cleric was muttering under his breath the entire walk.

"Hey you don't seem to be to fond of the Church." Nyx piped up after a horse and cart carrying water passed them. "Aren't you part of the same religion?"

"All I'm willing to say right now is that I have a slight difference of opinion with the Church of Karuma." The bruised and bashed acolyte responded.

With the commotion of the fires, the tall and heavy doors of the church had already been opened. It was quickly apparent that despite its size, the establishment had only a handful of Vergers who were loudly directing each other to parts of the town that needed healers. A tall thin human man all in black vestments finished blessing the last of the clerics, and began to turn to the door before impulsively turning to Nyx and Ben.

"My children, are you in need of aid?" His face had the hallmarks of a long lived and devout clergyman, his voice soft but deep. "If you're the ones who dealt with these aberrations then you have my thanks on behalf of the church and the people of this town." With that he bows down respectfully as Nyx and Ben come up to him.

"That be us, and we have the warlock who was controlling them." Nyx took the lead on the discourse. "My friends and I could do with a roof to rest under and thick walls to secure our detainee." She thumbs in the direction of the captured warlock and her other party members. The priest follows her gesture and nods.

"Exceptional." He seemed a little surprised the Warlock was captured. "I'm not sure if we have a secure place for him to be kept, but I shall certainly grant you use of the grounds and main hall. I think it fair to say please don't cause any damage to the furnishings?" Ben was holding his holy symbol, and eye'd the priest.

"What god does this church dedicate itself to?" He felt compelled to ask.

"We are but a small town, so this church has altars for each of the three." The priest bows to Ben briefly. "Karuma sits in the middle, while Grenator and Silvachur are on either side. Balanced as it should be."

Rolls
Nyx Perception: 18
#98
Hobby / Re: Nobody expects the Interio...
Last post by Narric - February 15, 2020, 11:02:22 AM
Some excellent paintwork here Cammerz, as usual :3
#99
Hobby / Re: Nobody expects the Interio...
Last post by Cammerz - February 14, 2020, 05:15:18 PM
And here we go, The Chapel is complete.

I'll admit now that I had a few issues putting it all together, the front ramp won't close properly and I managed to get some superglue into the hinge on one side, it will open and close but I fear it's only a matter of time before something snaps. In addition the hull didn't fully go together properly but I'd put too much on to go back and fix it so there are some gaps which shouldn't be there.

But never mind, we learn from our mistakes and proceed regardless, here she is;







The side hatches are hinged using pieces of paperclip and held in by 1x1mm rare earth magnets. The mesh on the inside is just simple aluminium mesh used to repair walls, a friend gave me the idea after he used some for scenery.





And now for the rest of the force, these Acolytes are made with Forge World Cadians in Hostile Environment gear and the greatcoat legs from the Company Command Squad (I scoured bitz sites and ebay to make sure I had enough).

I found a piece of wargear in the old Inquisitor specialist game called Reflec Armour, it was an upgrade to regular armour which made them better against las weaponry. I created the reflective quality by layering the silvers from Leadbelcher up to Stormhost and then covered it in 'Ard Coat.

Unit 1:





Unit 2:





Unit 3:





And now the boss himself, Inquisitor Gideon Lorr of the Ordo Hereticus. The old fluff for him which I dug out of WD304 back in April '05 stated that he had three henchmen, all Guard veterans in carapace armour with shotguns whom he would dispose of ruthlessly when he had no more use for them. My view is that, with the Psychic Awakening, he could use all the help he can get.





And let's finish off with some nice group shots...


#100
Hobby / Re: Nobody expects the Interio...
Last post by Mabbz - February 14, 2020, 07:20:23 AM
Oh wow, that's amazing! Can't wait to see the finished model