DM Ken Saturday July 18th, 2015 12:43:19 AM
- End of Scene 1!-
All players, 250 XP for RP.
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Though Palance is on the walls above you, it does not take her long to make her way back downstairs. There is carnage in a number of places, with large spikes pressed into the ground cordoning off several areas. The are scorch marks, smears of blood, and signs of a frantic combat at the gates. The Last Call is boarded up, with hazard tape around it.
Of all the damage though, Palance herself seems to be worse for wear. She walks with a slight limp, and there are several obvious punctures and rends in her mithril plate armor. Her sword is notched, and her usual side-arm, a decorate dagger, is missing.
Walking briskly towards her office, her steed "Ronin", is in full tack, with a pair of lances loaded for combat. The whole place seems on high alert. Most concerning, are the numbers of Fist within the Citadel. Usually filled to the Brim, perhaps only a few hundred soldiers are accounted for. Whether death or attrition has claimed the others, you do not know. Palance looks over her shoulder and speaks as you walk.
"We don't have forever. Forget the formalities. What happened in Isumbre? Give me the quick and dirty."
She gives pause to consider the wagon.
"And them. What crime are they guilty of, and are there any mitigating circumstances?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Sunday July 19th, 2015 9:36:26 PM These were the guards, guarding the drovers wives and children for the big cheese, his name was GnarlFang, we killed him. these guys, we were able to save. I guess they were "henchmen" to the big cheese. we took down his operation, freed the women and children, picked up two new members, lost one to reassignment and started here...oh and Helmbane was complicit in all of this, he was the "inside guy" that kept the big cheese informed and kept the arrangements secret. He also kept the rat men drovers you have in custody in line by threatening to have their families killed. You might to make an announcement that the big cheese is dead and the rat men in Isumbre have their original leader back. you'll prolly get some to come forward...well if they are still alive after all this...
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+7=10 ; Sunday July 19th, 2015 10:06:20 PM
Anna reports, "I was only present since the warehouse raid ma'am."
She adds any detail as necessary and then presents her papers, "Anna Morphe, Druid formerly of Shark Regiment reporting for duty ma'am."
She then tries to assess the physical state of Commander Palance. (Heal:10) If she looks as beat up as her equipment Anna will offer Constance some good berries, saying, "You look like you could use these, commander."
Trayvin (BrianZ) Sunday July 19th, 2015 10:44:27 PM
Trayvin salutes and presents his papers. "Trayvin Smithson, formerly of Tiger Company, reporting for duty."
"I can offer to heal some of your troops. It may not be enough for all, but I'm sure it will help."
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday July 20th, 2015 8:34:18 PM
Tinker stays at attention until Constance calls for a report and goes to at ease, knowing that Nikolai will give the concise report. Tinker nods in the right places and only speaks once.
"Troopers Anna and Trayvan have proven their worth and we could use a replacement for Jasper. Recommend they be assigned to the Agents, ma'am."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Monday July 20th, 2015 9:31:24 PM
Anna also salutes and waits for the Commander's response. (OOC: Should someone be posting for Pru while Kathy is injured?)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Monday July 20th, 2015 9:51:36 PM
Nikolai at first replies, "Commander, remember that you wanted to keep this assignment under wraps. Shall we discuss it here, out in the open, or in your office, more privately?"
So, either there as they walk, or in her office, Nikolai gives the formal report.
"As you requested, we were to track down the thieves that were stealing Mailed Fist materiel. We had already broken up their operation from a warehouse outside the Citadel using a tunnel into the quartermaster's warehouse. Those thieves proved to be wererats. This was not a simple fly-by-night operation and they soon found another means to steal the goods. This implied some internal complicity so you asked us to keep mum about it so as not to scare them off while we started rooting them out.
Our first report was from Wedding City and came up empty. Our second attempt, going to Isumbre, we chose a much less conspicuous manner and followed a Fist and wagon. The Fist was led by no other than Sergeant Helmbane. He apparently got wind of us somehow and waylaid us, but we overcame them and captured Sgt. Helmbane. The complicity of the drovers in the thefts, though, was only due to the threat to their family's lives.
With the information they gave, we found the warehouse in Insumbre that is their headquarters and confronted the Wererat leader. Jasper felt that it was more proper to give him the chance to surrender first. He didn't and we had to fight him and his Enforcers. You see, the leader, a very hefty wererat, had a number of big, burly wererats as bodyguards and goons. By holding the families of the wererat pack hostage, the wererats felt they had no choice to steal from the Mailed Fist, something they would NOT do otherwise.
In the fight, we ended up killing the Big Cheeze, Gnarlfang. He had turned invisible but Anna, who joined us when we paid a visit to Shark Regiment HQ, sniffed him out and caught him, but being invisible, we could not get to his wounds before he died.
We did, however, capture those wererats tied up in the wagon. They are the goons, Gnarlfang's Enforcers. We brought them to face trial for the part in the thefts. Our part done, you do what you will with them. Considering the chaos here, a formal trial may be difficult. At least they should be kept incarcerated until you can deal with the matter with more appropriate attention.
Anna and Trayvin's papers explain their presence with Nikolai's Fist and they have been great assets in this.
My report now concludes. If I've left anything out, the others are free to add it in.
Now, so what's up with this business with Commander Patronis? Is there no Contract to do what he did? Can we verify that it is truly he and not some impostor?
You know, or should know, that there are Mailed Fist members that are disregarding your Release Papers and killing all those outside the Citadel that chose to leave the Mailed Fist. Regardless of why they left, if you gave them formal discharge papers, it would seem treasonous to go and kill them.
Just thought you should know this if you didn't already."
He then takes a deep breath. He keeps a straight face through all this as a neutral party simply giving a report.
Prudence. (SubSteveK) Monday July 20th, 2015 10:08:14 PM
Prudence stays quiet, the sudden violence Ina place supposed to be safe getting to her. Her thoughts go to their barracks room where her few personal possessions are. Are they safe? Or are they destroyed like the unity of the Fist?
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 Monday July 20th, 2015 11:55:33 PM
Hope stands at parade rest and awaits Captain Palance's orders as the others have already explained everything much better than she could have.
DM Ken Tuesday July 21st, 2015 5:59:07 PM
Palance takes the information as she walks, nodding her head at the details.
"Thank you for your discretion Nikolai, but I doubt there will even be a Fist left when this is over. Right now, knowing who knows about supply theft is the furthest thing from my mind."
Upon reaching her office, Palance nods and makes some quick notes, then files them away. She hands a note to an aid outside her door and he scampers off.
"We don't have time for a trial, if you captured them, your word is enough for me. Immediate execution by hanging... a small mercy at least."
With a sigh, Constance stands and clasps her hands behind her back, then turns and watches the camp from outside her large window. So often she had stood here, watching the progress of young men and women who sought both career and safety through flirting with danger and combat.
"How many? How many of the youths we trained here are dead and gone now? It seems callous, but I have two minds here. Part of me misses them on a personal level. The other part misses them on watch. I hate the duality some times.."
Turning, Constance eases herself into her large desk. She rubs her temples and finally answers Nikolai's questions.
"We always knew he was ambitious but I didn't think he was stupid. He and Bear company took a contract from Ailithmar. A tribe of giants had moved into the Shadow Mountains... the contract was to clear them. Elements of both Tiger Regiment, Eagle Regiment, and Bear Regiment were mobilized. Ailithmar.. they shirked at the bill. They refused to pay, citing an inconsistency in the contract. Pavillion took exception, and declared Alithmar not only default, but subject to collateral to repayment."
She sighs and takes a long pull from her waterskin.
"When I got the letter from Pavonis asking me to mobilize, I argued with him harder than I did when we separated. Nothing would move him, he spoke of how he could start an empire more grand than that of Aisildurs... I don't think he would accept payment at this point. It's like he was waiting for the chance to pounce... The orders were lawful, but I could not follow them. War with nations is not what my Fist does. We do not usurp sovereign powers."
"It's not an impostor either. I don't think so anyways. We were close when we were younger. I'd recognize his handwriting any day. I still have some of the notes he wrote me. He was quite romantic. Much less so in his latest letter to me. He declared me traitor punishable by death. He also sent a copy to each of the other Regiments."
At mention of the dead recruits, the wistful smile leaves her face and her features harden.
"That's the Sons of Pavillion. They were the first to draw blood. They left to join Neutronis, then changed their minds and started butchering the small packs of dismissed members on sight. Scouts report there's at least 20 of them supported with some minor magic."
She gets up again and cups her hands behind her back as she gazes out her window.
"They declared me traitor, decried any missives I write as treacherous and false. Apparently they have now decided to murder their brothers who took my offer of dismissal. After all, how can a traitor give a lawful reprieve?"
Constance turns.
"Well, I don't want to keep beating around the bush. Double check your guts and choose a cause Agents. You too, newbies. If this lot have taken you in, I trust in your skill and judgement. They are excellent judges of character. I promise safe passage out of here if you side with Neutronis, but at least give me the courtesy of truth. I've already got something for you, a mission, if you choose to accept it, but I only want you to take it if you are 100% decided. But the power of this regiment will not assist him."
Prudence. (SubSteveK) Tuesday July 21st, 2015 8:16:44 PM
Prudence takes the opportunity to toss her heavy spear to the side and really listen to what Captain Constance has to say. Her eyes see the devestation of her home, the Citadel, and her mind wanders back when her father tossed her to the Fist and left without a word. And the Fist took her in. Prudence's lip quivers but her eyes are resolute.
"I stand with the Agents and with you", she says steadily.
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday July 21st, 2015 8:22:28 PM
Tinker grounds his urgrosh. "Live for the Fist, die for the Fist. I am yours to command Captain!"
Trayvin (BrianZ) Tuesday July 21st, 2015 9:26:53 PM
"Pavilion is in the wrong. We need to stand up to him. I'm sure many troopers feel the same way, but it can be hard to say so. We must show them the way, and we can start with these scum who attack their own brothers in arms, they do not even deserve the legal execution that you will have administered to the wererats. I am with you Commander."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 10:09:34 PM
"I was abandoned here as a babe and given to Kara Greeneleaf, a Druidess and Trooper to raise. I haven't been here since then, yet your agents accepted me as their own. The way I see it, our mandate to remain neutral with respect to sovereign states supersedes getting stiffed on a contract. Certainly there had to have been an impartial third party that could have presided over an arbitration hearing instead of invading. Unfortunately, that is in the past. I am with you, Commander. Also it looks like the other side counts a dire wolf among its allies, if it is only an animal perhaps I could convince it to rethink its alliance. If, however it is someone or something else assuming a dire wolf form then I can match them, if need be." Anna says.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 10:15:24 PM
Hope snaps to attention and salutes the Captain. "We are with you ma'am!"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 10:28:14 PM When I came out of Aisildur, The Fist was the first group to take me in, Your name is on my submission papers. This is my only home, it's a good place. Pavillion wants an Empire to rival Aisildur? I couldn't imagine a greater horror. I'm with you.
Michael looks pensive for a moment, then speaks again.
A question though, What does the Fist normally do when a client welches on a deal?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday July 21st, 2015 11:01:31 PM
Nikolai's first thoughts are about what is his father doing about right now? A cavalry unit would not be sent to the mountains so he's probably of somewhere else. Besides, he can very well take care of himself and his friends. But what does he know of Commander Pavonis? The reason he came here was because his father trusted Constance Pavilion.
"My father, Alexi Komonov, trusted you so I came and joined this regiment. I'll not turn away."
He answers Michael, "I've never heard of anyone squelching on a deal, Aisildur must have felt pretty safe to do so. Problem is, had Commander Pavonis really been interested in payment, as Commander Pavilion suggests otherwise, he would have had a meeting with all the other Regiments and we would have set up camp around the place and blockaded it, not an actual siege, and prevented anyone from going in or leaving without payment. All food and goods would pass though our hands and then to Aisildur, at such a high price as to pay off the Contract. Once that amount was reached, plus some for interest, then we'd leave, all peaceful. No other city state or nation would dare do such a thing again. So it is clear that Pavonis is more interested in conquering the city and lands than a payment."
He lets those words sink in and sighs with some relief knowing that their Fist seems to want to not just stick together but ally with Commander Pavilion.
"I can only speak for myself, but i think we would all be in agreement that any assignment is better than staying put. I know that someone needs to defend the Citadel, but if you give us a choice to go outside and do some good, we'll take it," he says smiling. "We'll just have to be extra careful. Outside these walls we are hunted men, er, and women."
DM Ken Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 2:39:01 PM
Constance nods at Nikolai, then answers Michael.
"He's right. It's never actually happened on a national level. A few individuals have refused, we took compensation by force, then went about business as usual. This? Think about it! The Fist is powerful, a large army bigger than that of some nations. The only reason we were ever allowed to exist was our vows of neutrality. By raising arms against a sovereign state, we can guarantee that armies from nations will march on our citadels, fearing we might target them next."
She takes a deep breath.
"I'm sure you've managed to guess, but we to stop Pavillion. He's too dangerous and if he succeeds we will all probably be declared enemies of the Free-Staters League and Aisildur and under siege within a month. The instructions are simple. Go to Ailithmar, find Neutronis, and neutralize him one way or another. There's a time limit here. Officially, Neutronis has given Alithmar 20 days to pay him. Unofficially, who knows what he will do? Of course, those regiments that answered his summons will probably be there by the time you show up, so be on your guard."
Constance hands Hope a map, and gives Prudence another Sending scroll.
"Let me know if something important happens. Use your best judgement. You have fresh horses waiting already. I had a feeling you would do what's right, not just follow orders. Your personal judgement is why you are Agents, after all."
Looking at the map it's apparent that there will be at least 10 long days of travel by horse to reach the Bay of Elenna, at least a few days by sea, and then landfall. The agents may want to shop, pack, or prepare accordingly.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 4:13:27 PM
Prudence accepts the Sending scroll with a subdued "Thank you, ma'am." She makes a mental note to check the spellcasting abilities of her new companions. Surely Prudence isn't the best spellcaster in the group! It's only a matter of figuring out who is.
Once dismissed, she asks her Fist-mates, "Do we want to travel in uniform? Or maybe it's safer to go incognito. What do you think?"
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 7:27:34 PM
Tinker salutes and responds to Prudence. "We go to our barracks and plan, Bean Pole", he says affectionately. The dwarf moves with the others back to the barracks and sees if there is anything left of their stuff.
The next thing he does is go over to the Quartermaster and see who is on duty.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 8:58:49 PM
Hope takes the map and looks over it. "Even if we leave in the morning, it is going to be close. I suggest we leave soon."
Trayvin (BrianZ) Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:00:19 PM
"It's a tough call Prudence, there are merits to both plans. Maybe a mix of both? There may be some resentment towards the Fist right now. I feel that approaching Pavilion without uniforms will not get us close enough to confront him. We might simply be dismissed."
OOC- will the Citadel provide us with food/water for the trip or should we plan for our own?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:40:48 PM can we requisition a draw of gold to buy some necessities from the catacomb? I'm tapped out of some of the potions I need, and it looks like this is going to be one where we need every advantage we can get. and I'm tapped out on gold as well.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:51:56 PM
"Couldn't we pack both uniforms and clothes without the Fist insignia and then when we got close I could turn into an animal, see what everyone else is wearing, come back report and then we could approach dressed in a way that would blend in? Maybe we could get close enough to Pavilion to catch him by surprise? Though if we do assassinate him getting out of there could prove troublesome considering we would probably in the middle of an encampment of his loyalists, but we could always cross that bridge when we come to it." Anna says.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 11:58:50 PM
OOC: hard to shop when many of us have no gold.
"Good idea Tinker. This calls for some secure discussions in our barracks." However, before he leaves Commander Pavilion's presence, he hands over the Gnarlfang's chest with all the ledgers and papers so there is NOOOO question they got it right.
Back in the barracks the has all the wererats gear laid out. They know Gnarlfang's sword was magical, but what else?
"O'll Jasper pointed out these items as being magical,"Nikolai says as he lays out Gnarlfang's sword, his armor and belt, a ring, an amulet and two potions. The four swords of the bodyguards are also set down as they are magical as well.
"We need these identified and either put to good use or sold so we can buy something we need. You spellcasters, do your thing," he smiles.
As the items are being identified, he agrees that they should travel in adventuring clothes but should have their uniforms as well. 'Wish we had a Hat of disguise for all of us,' he muses.
In the meantime, he sends Trayvin and Tinker to the Quartermaster, mainly to get the supplies they'll need for the trip, but also to see if Qualtmie is still there. She will certainly be happy the wererat threat is over. What started out as a giant rat infestation in the warehouse ended up far more complicated.
DM Ken Thursday July 23rd, 2015 12:56:19 AM
DM OOC: Bonus Post.
The barracks are still mostly intact. In fact, the barracks of Double Fist are mostly untouched at all! As if to punctuate this, a small package rests on Tinkers bunk.
Inside the box is a crossbow, a single bolt, and a letter addressed to Tinker.
"Tinker!
How have things been? I hope your nice easy job in the Fist is as cushy as always! Hey, listen! Or read! Whatever! Anyways, the strangest thing happened. A guy came into Unraks store the other day selling some gear he won in a game of cards. At first, Unrak wasn't too interested. Not many folks buy weapons around here these days, not for what they are worth. Being a dwarf though, Unrak gave it the once over. This crossbow, it has a name, and you'll never believe it! You didn't just peek at the crossbow did you? Good. It's "Torvalsson's Grudethrower!" It's etched right there on the forged steel stock-weights. Can you believe it? Anyways, Unrak bought it then and there, and also the bolt that came with it. It's all worth a pretty penny, but I'll imagine you won't want to resell it. Take care!
- Jaspertink
PS, Posiepocket wants to know if your getting married, ever. Goldilocks, Calliembria, Agatorison, Obsidianness, and Nickelbak all send their regards."
Prudence and Anna quickly sort through the treasure, finishing in sort order.
Treasure Throwdown, Party Split
(4)+1 longsword, +1 vicious longsword, Ring of protection +1, Chainmail +1: 1200gp/600gp, Belt of Giant Strength +2.
Tinker Only,
(1) +1 Crossbow. 2000/1000gp (It can be heavy, light, repeating, or any combination thereof. The crossbow is heavily accented in blue forged steel and sapphire inlays. Even the thick, almost black solid wood has a midnight blue hue. There is some writing on the metal cross-piece. "All who took even a single stone from this house shall pay it's weight in blood. So is the oath of Torvalsson's Grudethrower."
If you want to do a minor surgery to take the exotic feat necessary, that's okay too.)
(1) Bolt of Greater Slaying 4057/2028gp. (This arrow also has a name etched on it, Brynjarrl. Slaying arrows/bolts are keyed to a specific creature type. This one is keyed to the creature type: Giant.)
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday July 23rd, 2015 5:55:32 PM
Tinker is pleased that their barracks are intact and very happy for the package. "My foster father", he explains to Anna and Trayvin, "I grew up in a rather large gnome family. They are very... excitable." He admires the crossbow and a single arrow, but opens the letter eagerly, reading.... and abruptly sits down.
Concentrating like he is opening a lock, his eyes whiz over the words again and again. Finally, he hands the letter up for one of his battle-mates to take, and carefully, reverently caresses the crossbow.
The resupply, Qualtmie, the treasure on the table, even the mission are whisked out of the young dwarf's head as he sits on the bed with a crossbow on his lap. "Torvalsson. Torvalsson's Grudethrower. Torvalsson..."
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 Thursday July 23rd, 2015 6:17:31 PM
Hope will resupply her arrows, but otherwise is ready to take off.
DM Ken Thursday July 23rd, 2015 6:30:24 PM
(DM correction, the arrow is a bolt.)
DM Ken Thursday July 23rd, 2015 6:34:35 PM
A quick check of the map shows the Agents they can expect a 10 day trip if mounted. As the Agents beging to assemble, a commotion takes their notice. Under heavy guard, a squad of men have started the duty of properly disposing of the bodies of the fallen dismissed troopers.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday July 23rd, 2015 10:45:08 PM
OOC: What about the amulet and two potions? If these are mistakes, we'll just ignore them.
IC:Once the identifying is over Nikolai lets everyone know that they should take what they can use. The rest they'll sell in the Catacombs, provided that portal is still open, and split the cash evenly. He is pleased with Tinker's gift and wonders who this Torvalsson was. Was it his father. He says nothing though.
"Looks like a burial detail. If I wasn't so tired I'd join and help. We've got too much to do, though. We need to dispose of the magical items we won't use and restock our own supplies of potions and stuff. We need to have all this done in time to leave tomorrow at the earliest time possible. I can't use most of this stuff so don't worry about me."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday July 23rd, 2015 11:31:38 PM
Pru looks over the loot. "Nothing here for me, either," she says.
"If we're going to travel as adventurers and not as the Fist," she continues, "We should buy or hire horses. It does us no good to dress as adventurers and ride horses with Fist brands on them."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday July 23rd, 2015 11:42:00 PM
"If we aren't going to take advantage of that whistle you told me about on the journey back to the Citadel, then I would like to do some shopping. I can purchase a vestment that will allow me to shape shift an additional time each day. I could be a horse or maybe something more exotic, if we are going to be adventurers." Anna says.
She then finds a unoccupied bunk for her to put her gear down on for the short time the fist will be at the Citadel.
Trayvin (BrianZ) Friday July 24th, 2015 6:42:52 AM
"I think we could get by with saying we took the horses from the Fist instead of getting unmarked ones. It's not like we appear to be a traditional Fist company."
Trayvin will join the men on burial detail briefly, and offer some final rites prayers for the deceased.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 d20+6=10 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 7:05:15 PM
Hope tries to think if there is a short cut, or way to shave additional time off the trip.
Knowwledge Geography- 10
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday July 24th, 2015 7:59:36 PM
With no one else laying claim to any magic items, Tinker breaks out of reverie enough to ask for the magical ring. "If I'm gonna stand up toe to toe with front line fighters, I'm going to need every advantage I can in not getting hit."
Tinker lovingly folds the note into his rucksack, and lays claim to the heavy reporting crossbow.
"Time to go to the Quartmaster and Catacombs", he announces, and leads the group to the resupply station.
DM Ken d100=86 ; d100=59 ; d100=95 ; d100=29 ; d8=6 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 9:30:25 PM
The catacombs are visited, purchased made, and magic tallied. Nikolai recalls that Gnarlfangs amulet had not yet been accounted for, nor a couple of potions. The latter are easily identified, both cure moderate wounds. The former emitted a heavy aura of transmutation, and appeared cursed. Executing his best judgement, it was turned into Constance during his report for proper archiving and disposal.
When there is no more errands to run, the eastward journey begins.
Please give up a watch rotation for your poor old Dm Ken, as well as letting me know how you decide to dress on the road!
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Friday July 24th, 2015 11:24:53 PM
ooc: sorry guys, hard day last night, passed out as soon as I got home.
Since Michael has no night vison, he will take either first shift or last shift.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Friday July 24th, 2015 11:33:54 PM
Michael dresses for travelling, I think that this is an assination mission, so we aren't going to dress in fist gear. I'm dressing like a traveller, no insignia, but I have the insignia sewed into the lining of my cloak so that I can produce them if need be.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday July 25th, 2015 12:13:12 PM
When not in uniform, Pru prefers to wear dresses. For the journey, she selects a sturdy, sensible dress of dark-green wool. It looks a little odd with her longspear, but Pru is happy to be "properly" attired once more.
Pru stands whichever watch she's assigned to, knowing that she is not good at noticing things.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Saturday July 25th, 2015 1:15:43 PM
Anna trades in her earthy toned shark regiment patched explorer's outfit to the quartermaster and replaces it with another preferably earthy toned explorer's outfit sans patch. She too requests that the wolf regiment patch and fist insignia be sewn into the lining.
Anna will also take whatever watch she is assigned, but she is good at noticing things, so maybe she should be on the same watch as Pru?
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 Saturday July 25th, 2015 5:53:06 PM
Hope is more than happy to take any shift, even the middle or less desirable shifts.
Trayvin (BrianZ) Sunday July 26th, 2015 12:07:52 AM
Trayvin volunteers for one of the night watches, his darkvision should be a bonus for it. For the trip he changes into a regular traveling outfit to wear under his armor.
AC 23 T15 F10 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday July 26th, 2015 6:22:27 PM
Tinker makes his purchases and gets ready for a plain-clothes assignment. Like Michael, he puts the fist badge on the inside of each of his tunics to be able to flash the badge when needed.
Getting a pony from the usual stock, Tinker takes tail-end Charlie, keeping watch on the trail behind the group. During camp, he makes himself useful, doing anything but cooking! And at night, he takes his usual midnight shift. He suggests the following order to Nikolai, only executing at the Thumb's nod.
Anna Michael Tinker Trayvin Nikolai Prudence
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Monday July 27th, 2015 10:50:13 AM
Nikolai worries a little bit about the Sons of Pavilion. If they are encountered, there could be serious problems if they are not wearing their uniform with insignia clearly visible.
"I suggest we switch to civilian outfits only after we are well clear of this are. If we encounter those bloody fanatics, we can easily, and honestly, say we are heading to Ailithmar to see Commander Pavilion. After we are well away we can switch to our undercover gear."
Obviously he'll wear what the team wears if they don't go with his suggestion. "We can switch out our horses for non Mailed Fist branded horses when we are well away as well. Our special Agent badges gives us the flexibility to be mounted or afoot, so having common branded horses is a common thing."
For now though, they'll use the horses provided.
Nikolai makes his meager purchases with the money from the sell of the wererat loot and gathers up their supplies from the quartermaster. When they are all ready, the leave as soon as the sun pokes it's bright round ball above the horizon.
The watch list is approved. He'd like to have pairs on watch but their numbers just don't make that very feasible.
OOC: very busy weekend, I'll update my PC sheet sometime today with any purchases.
DM Ken - Mountain Trail Mayhem! d6=5 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+5=10 ; Monday July 27th, 2015 1:32:00 PM
Traveling in morning, off the path, a life of travel begins to set in for the Agents once more. The first few days slip by as they travel east, slowly leaving the jutting spires of the citadel far behind. Despite the carnage in camp and the threats hanging at their backs, it isn't until the 4th day of travel that things get difficult.
Riding off trail certainly has advantages, no prying eyes being chief among them. Sometimes though, it makes travel awkward. As the horses are led down a small winding path, the Agents walk smack dab into the middle of what appears to be a feast.
6 large trolls, somewhat similar to the aquatic versions you met, are feasting upon slain oxen! A family of three is strung upside down and hanging limply from a crude rotisserie.
You notice the trolls as they notice you!
(Heroes Even, Trolls Odd = 5)
The trolls react first! Adventurers are still mounted.
Only one of the trolls is able to get over the meal and after the new course of dishes. Running straight at Hope from his place on the wagon, he snaps his jaws around her horses neck, for 10 damage to her mount!
AC 30 T16 F16 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday July 27th, 2015 6:15:57 PM
"Trolls!", shouts the dwarf, and he dismounts from his pony, then pulls his urgrosh to flex it into a defensive pattern. "I'll keep them off of us while the rest of you get ready!"
Dismount. Move Draw Urgrosh. Free move as part of move Total Defensive. Standard +6 AC
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor] (Kathy) Monday July 27th, 2015 7:12:34 PM
Pru dismounts and casts Haste on everybody but herself. Yes, Drake is Hasted.
Pru followed her SOP this morning, so she and Nikolai both have Mage Armor..
Everybody who is paying attention is Hasted. Everybody who is not paying attention is also Hasted, but they are less likely to take advantage of it. :)
Haste: 6 rounds
Anna Morphe[Dire She-Wolf] (Hugh C) -- AC 16/12/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 18 d4=1 ; d4=2 ; 2d4=4 ; 2d4=3 ; 2d4=5 ; Monday July 27th, 2015 8:15:39 PM
Anna had eschewed a mount, preferring to travel as a dire wolf, walking beside Drake. At the campsite each night she cast Plant Growth choosing the enrichment effect and the following morning she casts Good Berry.
In her sack she now has 5 berries in one leaf that will expire in 1 day, 3 berries in another leaf that will expire in 3 days, 4 berries in another leaf that will expire in 4 days, 3 berries in another leaf that will expire in 5 days and 5 berries in the last leaf that will expire in 6 days.
Anna's wolf has a snow white pelt with piercing blue eyes.
She begins scratching at the dirt and barking and casts entangle targeting the 40 foot radius that the Trolls happen to be in. (The trolls need to make DC 15 Reflex saves or become entangled and that area is now considered difficult terrain for 6 minutes.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as large dire wolf like beast shape II - 2 hours +4 size bonus to Str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty dex, -1 Attack, -1 size bonus AC, -4 stealth, making stealth check total: -3 -2 fly, +1 CMB,CMD low light vision, scent, speed 50 ft, bite+10 (1d8+7 plus trip) (adjusted for haste) space 10 ft, reach 5 ft Haste: 6 rounds + 50 ft movement speed +1 dodge AC +1 reflex save +1 attack on full attack action
Wildshape: (3/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals }
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 -- H d20+14=28 ; d8+14=19 ; d8+13=18 ; d20+4=9 d6+1=5 Monday July 27th, 2015 9:06:46 PM
Hope jumps off of her mount and fires at the nearest troll.
Attack: 28 Damage: 18
Drake moves to occupy the nearest trolls attention.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 59/59 CMD Monday July 27th, 2015 9:50:50 PM
Trayvin dismounts and casts a prayer spell. "Everybody can use a bit of help now and then right?"
"And Tinker, don't go thinking you will keep all the fun to yourself."
OOC- prayer gives You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a -1 penalty on such rolls.
spells:Highlight to display spoiler: { 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull's Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spells }
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=15 ; d20+10=30 ; Monday July 27th, 2015 11:28:58 PM
Michael sees the troll take a chunk out of Pru's horse, he hears her say something, but the world suddenly slowed way down and he felt the presence of divine blessing envelope him. He sees Tinker move to block the trolls advance, and actually see's the spells effect bring him into Michaels frame. The world seems to almost have another dimension to it.
He's off Daisy with a speed that brings a grin to his face. he runs out to the side, screaming at the top of his voice to try and draw one of the trolls into a flanking position between Tinker and himself. He then throws one of his Alchemical fire bombs at a junction between trolls 1&2.
perception 15 to hit AC 30 with the fire bomb. 1 point splash damage and 1d6 of fire damage starting next round
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+6=11 ; 3d6+1=6 ; d20+9=27 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2015 1:13:19 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor (I think, right Pru?), Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check
Quick Dismount (Ride Check DC20) +6 +1 (Prayer)= 12 fail, dismount is a Move
Nikolai is not as good a rider as his father, nor is his mount a warhorse. He attempts one of his father's tricks of getting off a horse quickly but takes just as long as anyone else. By that time, his friends have move also. A circle of vegetation springs up around the trolls and a fire bomb goes off. Trolls don't like fire, he remembers, and takes the opportunity to toss another bead from the necklace into the middle of the trolls.
Att +7 +2 (Prayer/Haste) DC10 = 27
Move: Dismount Standard: toss (range 70') 3d6 necklace bead centered on same as Entangle spell (to make things easy) getting all the trolls for 6 fire damage, Ref DC14 for half.
Tinker is the first to react, warning his fellows and taking a defensive stance before the enemy. Hope responds quickly afterwards, stabbing an arrow deep into a trolls thigh, while Drake moves up, but not into a trolls range. Pru and Trayvin both think fast, and enabling their friends to act faster and with guidance from the gods, bringing haste and a prayer to the party! Michael gets off of Daisy, then readies an action when an enemy closes within throwing range of his firebomb, hitting two trolls as they attack. (It's a move action to dismount.) Anna tries to pin the trolls down with a spell..growing thick vines in a large area, when Nikolai detaches another bead from the necklace, but it's a bit of a dud! Unfortunately, the nature of the fire spell burns away a large section of Anna's wriggling vines, doing more damage to them than the trolls.
Saves Away!
Troll 1: 25 true damage, Entangled, Fireballed, Affected by Prayer Troll 2: 4 true damage, Not Entangled, Fireball passed, Affected by Prayer Troll 3: 3 true damage, Not Entangled, Fireball passed, Affected by Prayer Troll 4: 3 true damage, Not Entangled, Fireball passed, Affected by Prayer Troll 5: 3 true damage, Not Entangled, Fireball passed, Affected by Prayer Troll 6: 3 true damage, Not Entangled, Fireball passed
Troll 1: Trundling through the heavy vines, troll 1 does not have to move very far at all. With a taste for horseflesh, he roars as he has to put his meal on hold thanks to that stinging bow! He flails at Anna, but between her armor and her quickness, she dodges all his attacks.
Troll 2: Crashing through the vines, unaffected, he charges to Drake, an easy meal, but the wily wolf dodges his snapping jaws.
Troll 3: Also unaffected by the smoldering entangling plants, he makes a sprint to Nikolai and sinks his teeth into the monk! Nikolai takes 5 damage!
Troll 4: Also homes in on Nikolai, roaring in Giant. (Giant Speakers only!)Highlight to display spoiler: {"Rend the skinny one! He brings the flames!}" His snapping jaws close on Nikolai's raised blocking arm! Nikolai takes 11 damage!
The others move forward as best they can, unimpeded orginally by the entangle, and even less so now that the plants have been burned away in half of their original area.
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor, Prayer] (Kathy) d20+8=9 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2015 5:48:41 PM
Pru looks at the approaching trolls, and takes a wild guess that they probably rely a lot on strength. She takes a breath, takes aim, and casts a spell. A sickly green ray leaps toward one of the trolls, but plows into the ground right in front of Pru. "Oh, bother," she says.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 6:10:56 PM
Michael watches as two of the trolls slowly attack Nikolai, He moves, going to troll #4s right between it and Trayvin, aware that he will provoke an Aoo, he concentrates on finding a position where he can flank #4 against both Nikolai and Tinker, and trying to avoid no 4s Aoo. (Total defense)..
Ooc: work is going late tonight, posting from my I pad, can't edit google docs, somebody move Michael behind troll 4 if you would.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 57/57 -- CMD 23 -- H d20+13=14 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=22 ; d8+15=22 ; d8+15=20 ; d8+15=17 ; d20+13=28 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2015 9:02:47 PM
Hope moves back 5ft and unleashes a barrage of arrows at the closest troll and moves to the next should it fall. Drake, having a trolls attention, withdraws from the group to not take any unneeded hits
Hope is using Deadly Aim, Manyshot, rapid shot, and point blank shot and is hasted, and has prayer plus it is her favored enemy. Drake uses full withdrawal. I can't change map on phone
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 17 d4=3 d4=1 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 9:13:29 PM That went well. Anna thinks to herself. Okay, new plan...how about a little fire, trolls
Anna Morphs from Dire Wolf into a small fire elemental. Her fur turns red and fire sprouts from it engulfing her body. It seems like a part of her is consumed in the blaze because where Anna-She Wolf stood now stands a 4 foot tall living, mobile bonfire, with tongues of flame reaching out in search of things to burn.
Fire Elemental Anna moves beside Tinker and then sideways to stand in front of Nikolai (provoking 2 AOOs, 1 from Troll 3 and another from troll 4). As a fire elemental she has the burn special ability (meaning whenever she gets hit by a natural attack or unarmed strike the creature attacking her takes 1d4 fire damage (rolled 3 and 1 for AOOs)and must succeed on a DC 17 Reflex save or catch fire.
"Come and Get Me!" Anna Taunts the Trolls.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed = 100 ft hasted resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, slam+8(1d4+5 plus burn)(with haste, + prayer), burn (1d4, DC 17[4th level spell + 3 wisdom modifier]) -1 CMB/CMA +4 stealth +2 fly
Haste: 5 rounds + 50 ft movement speed +1 dodge AC +1 reflex save +1 attack on full attack action prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks : 5 rounds
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=19 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=5 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2015 10:28:18 PM
Tinker sees that he's not going to be able to be tricky with these trolls, it is just time for toe-to-toe chopping.
The Prayer and Haste spells combine to help Tinker be the anvil for someone else's hammer, swinging twice in quick succession at Troll#3!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+10=13 ; d20+10=18 ; d8+3=9 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 12:38:45 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor (I think, right Pru?), Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check
Nikolai did not realize that a fire would damage the entangling vegetation and is dismayed that the trolls just trounced through them and not one troll was hindered!
But his team mates are quick to react, including the emergence of a fire elemental.
'That will keep them on their toes!'
Nikolai takes a 5' step forward and to the left, in front of Tinker. From there, he gives the troll a series of punches, the first an extra hard one.
Flurry of Blows: Att 1 + Stunning Fist: +6 +2(Haste/Prayer) +2 (flanking) = 13 Att 2: +6 +2(Haste/Prayer) +2 (flanking) = 18 dmg 9 +1(prayer) = 10
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 59/59 CMD d20+10=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+4=10 ; d8+4=8 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 5:47:34 AM
Trayvin steps up to the troll in front of him and starts attacking it with his Morningstar. This could go either way, hopefully the trolls will dislike Anna's fire and run off.
Attacks: hit AC: 21, 12 damage: 10, 8
Active Effects: Prayer. +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Haste: +1 attack, AC, reflex save, +30' move
Highlight to display spoiler: { 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull's Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spells }}
Prudence starts a spell intended at robbing the Trolls of their strength, but finds her aim is terribly off. At the same time, Hope is filling Troll one full of arrows! Three of her four arrows find their home, and the creature falls to the ground in a mess of arrows and blood. Her fifth arrows bounces harmlessy into the hide of the large trolls.
Michael and Anna both make positioning movements, flanking and engaging the trolls. Neither can react to Anna after both swung at Michael, but they eye her wildly with what might be a bit of fear.
Tinker steps up and goes of the offensive, a tactic he rarely employs. His strikes are accurate, and cut into the flesh of troll 3. Nikolai rallies next to his friend and swings, but fails to hurt the troll significantly with his fists, even with the flanking from Mchael. Trayvin cracks his mace across a Trolls jaw, which it pops back into place before attacking back!
Troll 1: -125 Affected by Prayer. AoO on Hope hits AC 24 for 7 damage. Troll 2: Wounds heal! Affected by Prayer. Troll 3: 15 damage, wounds heal! AoO on Michael missed. Affected by Prayer. Troll 4: Wounds heal! AoO on Michael hits AC 27(20), but fails to confirm. Michael takes 8 damage. Affected by Prayer. Troll 5: Wounds heal! Affected by Prayer Troll 6: Wounds heal!
Troll 1: Gurgling as Hope's arrows pierce it's heart, throat, and eye, it falls to the ground in a heap!
Troll 2: Stepping after the backpedaling Hope, he slashes her with his claw, ripping through leather armor and skin! Hope takes 9 damage,
Troll 3: Snarling at Tinker, Troll 3 fights back against the stinging dwarf, rather than pursuing his short lived assault on Nikolai. Tinkers armor keeps him upright and unharmed from the rending claws and gnashing teeth!
Troll 4: Backpedaling away from the elemental, the Troll realizes it can't go far, and frantically attacks Trayvin! His claws scrape against armor, but he clamps his bite down hard on the orc, then tears away flesh from his shoulder! Hit Trayvin w/ bite AC 24(20), confirm vs AC 19 for 22 damage.
Troll 5: Curious, but mosty hungry, the lumbering troll reaches out and plucks Michael off the ground! Grapple vs CMD 20. (From what I see your CMD should be 19, not 21. Whats the other +2 wis bonus you have listed there?)
DM Edit: Troll misses grapple, because your total defense is a dodge bonus, which stacks to CMD, giving you 23 by my math!
Troll 6: Also hungry, the the troll lunges for Hope, trying to pick her up in a big bear hug, but she slaps his claws away with her bow!
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor, Prayer] (Kathy) d20+8=16 ; 4d6+2=15 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 5:32:32 PM
"Well," Pru says to herself, "perhaps the subtle approach isn't really my style."
She points again, this time at Troll 2, and fires a scorching ray in his direction.
[Hit Touch AC 16 for 15 points of fire damage. Pru has the Precise Shot feat, so takes no penalty for firing into melee.]
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=15 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+4=9 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 6:17:02 PM
"These monsters are healing as fast as we strike them " Tinker yells out amazed. "How do we fight these things?"
Until he gets an answer, Tinker continues to chop with his dwarven Urgrosh.
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 17 Wednesday July 29th, 2015 7:39:02 PM
"Maybe we need to concentrate our attacks on one troll at a time? Based on Hope's last attack if we can do enough damage in a short amount of time, it doesn't matter how much they heal." Anna says to her friends, her words all crackly since she is a living bonfire.
Anna takes a 5 foot step towards troll 4 and uses the full attack action to double slam power attack the troll (thanks to haste).
(Hit Troll 4 vs 22 AC for 15 bludgeoning damage + 4 fire damage and DC 17 Reflex save or the troll catches on fire) (Hit Troll 4 vs 23 AC for 15 bludgeoning damage + 3 fire damage and DC 17 Reflex save or the troll catches on fire, if not already on fire)
"Burn Baby Burn, Troll Inferno." She yells at the troll.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed = 100 ft hasted resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, Attack options: slam+8(1d4+5 plus burn)(with haste, + prayer), or power attack slam+6(1d4+11 plus burn)(with haste, + prayer)
Haste: 4 rounds + 50 ft movement speed +1 dodge AC +1 reflex save +1 attack on full attack action prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks : 4 rounds
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
DM Ken - Mountain Trail Mayhem! Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:10:34 PM
(DM Ken: Where are your attack rolls?)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+11=23 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:37:41 PM
OOC: sorry guys n gals, I goofed and completely forgot my extra attack!
Spells in effect: Mage Armor (I think, right Pru?), Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check Stunning Fist 4/5
Nikolai agrees with Anna Firestarter and takes a 5' step placing him next to her and attacks troll 4 as well.
Reg Att: Stunning Fist: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 23 dmg 6 +1(Prayer) = 7 Stun Fort DC16 or Stunned for 1 round (can't take action, looses Dex bonus to AC, takes -2 penalty to AC)
Haste Att: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 14
Ki Point Att: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 24 dmg = 10 +1(prayer) = 11
Total 18 dmg on #4
Ki Pool 4/5 Stunning Fist 3/5
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:38:57 PM
OOC: don't forget your new Team Feats. I forgot mine last round, can't use it this round. :(
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer d20+13=25 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=17 ; d8+15=22 ; d8+15=16 ; d8+15=23 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:53:05 PM
Hope backs up and fires into troll 6 before firing at troll 2 if the first goes down. Drake moves in front of Pru to keep the trolls off of her.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+18=23 ; d20+18=19 ; d4=3 ; 3d6=8 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 11:01:43 PM
Michael takes a 5ft step to put himself behind the troll and out of line with the one behind himself.
+1 for to hit, +1 attack for haste +1 to hit for prayer +6 total flanking bonus with fist training.
The trolls sickly green skin seems to beckon to Michael flexing slowly as it paws at him, his rapier punches a nice neat hole in the beasts lower abdomen, but it hits him in the head and his second shot misses the trolls inner thigh completely.
to hit ac 23 for 3 points plus 8 points flanking +3 points per round bleed. so 11 pts +3 bleed. to hit ac 19 (natural 1) 0 damage.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD d20+12=15 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=24 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=10 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 5:59:07 AM
They can sure hit hard, Trayvin hopes the battle doesn't last too long, the trolls might have the edge in a drawn out battle. Trayvin keeps attacking the troll in front of him. Thankfully it missed grabbing Michael. Now, it has to watch it's back and give them both a little more chance of an opening against a soft spot on the creature's armor.
His mother taught him how to deal with trolls. He hollers out for Tinker and anyone else who needs it, "Smash them down however you like, but you need to finish them with acid or fire, or they will get back up."
Attacks: hit AC 15, 32(24 to confirm crit)(flanking bonus added), damage: 4, 9(+10 if crit confirmed)
Active Effects: Prayer. +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Haste: +1 attack, AC, reflex save, +30' move
Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells: 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull's Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spells }
DM Ken - Mountain Trail Mayhem! d20+11=15 ; d8+3=7 ; d20=20 ; d20=1 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=13 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 11:45:31 AM
Deciding that burning things with fire was far more true to her inner nature than sickening them with Necromancy, Prudence changes tactics and burns a hole through the shoulder of the nearest troll! Hope's bow continues to sing, dropping another enemy and planting her final arrow into the same enemy that Pru had burned.
Tinker struggles in combat, finding the troll's hide too tough to work through with his urgosh, but Nikolai has no such problems. He finally breaks through the Trolls defenses, and stuns the creature motionless! (I rolled damage for your attack of 14, which hit because of the stun.) Michael and Trayvin, working together, finally bring the beast down.
Troll 1: -115 Troll 2: 38 damage. Affected by Prayer. Affected by Fire. Troll 3: 10 damage. Affected by Prayer. Troll 4: Dead. Affected by Fire. Troll 5: 0 damage. Affected by Prayer. Troll 6: -74
Troll 1: Lays motionless on the ground. It seems tiny parts of it are still wriggling.
Troll 2: He continues his pursuit of the archer, this time wrapping her up strong in a grapple! (Nat 20) Hope will need to beat CMD 22 with either her CMB or an escape artist check, using the appropriate armor check modifiers.
Troll 3: Also trying to grab a meal to go, Troll three tries to snare up Tinker. (Provokes AoO) The martially skilled dwarf easily bats away his attemp.
Troll 4: Dead and burned, there isn't the slightest bit of motion from this corpse.
Troll 5: Flailing wildly, this enemy does nothing to anyone.
Troll 6: Trying to pin down Hope, this troll is instead pincushioned with arrows. It falls to the ground in a gurgle and begins to spasm.
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 17 d20+6=18 ; d20+6=15 ; d4+11=15 ; d4=1 ; d4+11=13 ; d4=3 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 6:53:06 PM
Anna takes a 5 foot step diagonally toward troll 3 delivering another double power attack slam.
(Hit vs AC 18 for 15 bludgeoning damage and 1 fire damage + DC 17 Reflex save or catch fire) (Hit vs AC 15 for 13 bludgeoning damage and 3 fire damage + DC 17 Reflex save or catch fire if not already alight)
"I hope everyone likes their troll extra crispy." Anna says.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed = 100 ft hasted resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, Attack options: slam+8(1d4+5 plus burn)(with haste, + prayer), or power attack slam+6(1d4+11 plus burn)(with haste, + prayer)
Haste: 3 rounds + 50 ft movement speed +1 dodge AC +1 reflex save +1 attack on full attack action prayer: +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks : 3 rounds
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
(OOC: I don't know what happened to my attack rolls last time, they were there...oh darn...I accidentally pasted my post in the wrong box when I was editing and erased them :( )
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+11=15 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=26 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:39:53 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor (I think, right Pru?), Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check Stunning Fist 3/5, Ki Pool 4/5
Nikolai takes a diagonal 5' step towards Troll 5. Now William can move and flank the drooling troll.
Reg Att: Stunning Fist: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 15
Haste Att: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 12
Ki Point Att: +9 +2(Haste/Prayer) = 26 dmg = 6 +1(prayer) = 7
Stunning Fist 2/5, Ki Pool 3/5
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=20 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=10 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:56:28 PM
Tinker takes the opportunity to swing at troll#3, and then twice more, probably only hitting once.
....
AC 20 22. 12. Dam. 6. 4. 10.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer d20+10=26 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 11:13:20 PM
Hope twists and wriggles and kicks her way free before try to move as far away from the trolls as possible.
CMB: 26 CMD: 23 and +1 for prayer.
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor, Prayer] (Kathy) d20+13=22 ; 5d4=16 ; Thursday July 30th, 2015 11:19:23 PM
Hearing Trayvin's advice, Pru says, "Fire. Right. I can do that."
She steps up next to Hope, possibly drawing an attack of opportunity as she does so. Because she is so close to the troll, she casts her spell very carefully, relying on Hope to help shield her as she does so.
[Use Team Tactics to temporarily give Hope the Shielded Caster feat. Concentration check to cast defensively=22, success. Cast Burning Hands, which should get trolls 2 and 6. 16 points of fire damage, Reflex save DC 16 for half.]
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD d20+10=25 ; d8+4=10 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 5:42:48 AM
Trayvin moves up to troll 5 next to Nikolai(? not sure if I have all the images figured out yet) and takes a swing at the troll. "Can't let up now, we've got to finish them before they start healing." Wounded trolls are still dangerous, and Trayvin doesn't want to take any chances.
Actions: move- prob draws an AoO from troll 5 attack: hit AC 25, damage: 10
Active Effects: Prayer. +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Haste: +1 attack, AC, reflex save, +30' move
[/spoiler] Spells: 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull's Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spells [/spoiler]
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+18=21 ; d20+18=37 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; 3d6=16 ; 3d6=5 ; d20+18=31 ; d4=2 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 7:02:04 AM
Michael takes a 5' step to put himself in flanking position with Nikolai and Trayvin, He notices that several of the Trolls are down and burning. The troll, perhaps noticing that things are starting to go badly, leaves a hole open in his defenses. Michael is quick to exploit it. HIs rapier darts in twice, severing a tendon in the trolls knee joint and as it stumbles down to his level sticking the blade up to the hilt in it's ear.
to hit AC 21 for 4 pts +5 = 9 points of damage to hit AC 37 (crit confirmed) for 4 damge + 16 +2 = 22 damage. total damage 31 points.
I love the smell of burning troll in the evening! he remarks off hand.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Friday July 31st, 2015 7:03:53 AM
sorry that wasn't a 5foot step...it was a move action.
Anna slams into the next troll, but it doesn't light up! Nikolai tries to help with another stunning fist, but all of his punches bounce of thick troll hides. Luckily, Tinker is able to score some wounds on the creature in his stead!
Hope, caught up by a troll, kicks free and tries to run. She feels the wind from heavy troll arms as they attempt to scoop her back up, but grab only air. As Hope zooms past her, Prudence lays down covering fire, literally, and engulfs two trolls in flame. Trayvin moves to a new location, and takes a knock from an enemy while doing so. He smashes his mace again, and is rewarded with the crack of some bone in the trolls body. Michael continues to work well with his new ally, and uses the distraction of the half breeds on his team to sink his rapier into troll flesh.
Troll 1: -110 Troll 2: 54 damage. Affected by Prayer. Affected by Fire. Troll 3: 41 damage. Affected by Prayer. Affected by Fire. Bleeding. Troll 4: Dead. Troll 5: 14 damage. Affected by Prayer. Wounds close! Troll 6: Dead.
Troll 1: Wriggle wriggle.
Troll 2: Unable to pursue hope any further, he turns on the fire-thrower in front of him! (2, 5, 3!) He is ineffective at swinging through the flames, and does nothing.
Troll 3: Having had quite enough of this fire-creature, he crashes his fist into the elemental, and then catches on fire! Anna takes 6 damage, and does 2 back!
Troll 5: Putting it's back to a wall, it tries in vain to smash the stinging halfling!
Troll 6: Caught in the blast of Prudence flames, a weak mewl is the last noise this creature makes before moving no more.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer d20+13=18 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 9:47:23 PM
Can't view posts from phone... Will post from PC later.
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor, Prayer] (Kathy) d20+9=20 ; d20+8=12 ; 4d6+2=18 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 11:30:38 PM
It seems a shame to waste a Burning Hands on just the one troll, so instead Pru takes a step back and lets him have a Scorching Ray.
[Concentration check to cast defensively=20, success. Hit Touch AC 12 for 18 points of flamey goodness.]
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer d20+13=23 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+15=22 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=21 ; d8+15=17 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 5:20:23 AM
Hope fires at the troll attacking Prudence.
18 for 22 18 for 19 23 for 23 14 for 21 30 for 17
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 42/48 -- CMD 17 d20+6=8 ; d20+6=17 ; d4+11=14 ; d4=1 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 10:47:29 AM
Anna takes another diagonal 5 foot step around troll 3, and then makes another double slam power attack. One of her slams is way off base.
(Hit vs AC: 8 = miss :( ) (Hit vs AC: 17, 14 bludgeoning damage + 1 fire damage; troll is already on fire right? otherwise DC 17 reflex save or catch fire)
Anna sings, "The Troll, The Troll the Troll is on fire..."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+11=20 ; d6=3 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 11:49:28 AM
Michaels dander gets up as the stupid troll heals up all of his good work, he takes a 5' step back, reaches into his pants and throws an alchemical fire bottle on to the creature.
To hit AC 20 3 points fire damage + 1d6/round unless extinguished
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+10=28 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+14=30 ; d8+3=10 ; d6=1 ; d8+3=7 ; d6=4 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 11:26:28 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor (I think, right Pru?), Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check Stunning Fist 2/5, Ki Pool 3/5
Nikolai feels that Trayvin and Michael have Troll 5 well in hand and takes a 5' step northwest and next to Anna-Torch and tries to put Troll 3 out of the prime material plane.
Flurry of Blows Att 1: +6 +2(Haste/Prayer) +2 (flanking w/ Tinker) = 28 dmg = 10 + 1(Precise Strike team feat)+1(Prayer) = 12
Flurry of Blows Att 2: +6 +2(Haste/Prayer) +2 (flanking w/ Tinker) = 11, miss
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD d20+10=25 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=12 ; Sunday August 2nd, 2015 10:20:37 AM
Trayvin keeps attacking the troll in front of him. He hopes the group discovered the trolls before anything bad happened to the people they captured.
Actions: attack: hit AC 25, 28, damage 9, 12
Active Effects: Prayer. +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks Haste: +1 attack, AC, reflex save, +30' move
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AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=17 ; d20+10=27 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=8 ; Sunday August 2nd, 2015 6:44:47 PM
"Hey, you big ape! Stay away from Prudence and pick on somebody ... My size!" He swings twice at Troll #2 to get its attention.
Between stabs, shots, and spells, the last three trolls fall with a whimper. It's a simply matter of using nonmagical tools to burn the remains.
Hanging from the rotisserie spit are two very panicked people!
"Oy! Help us! Ey! Help!"
Each PC earns 1050 xp!
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 51/51] [Mage Armor, Prayer] (Kathy) Monday August 3rd, 2015 5:10:02 PM
Pru's not one for heavy lifting, but she rushes over to help the family as best she can.
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer Monday August 3rd, 2015 5:39:33 PM
Hope moves to get the people of of the spits.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=16 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 6:18:35 PM
Tinker is satisfied the trolls are dead, but the screams of the people being almost cooked reminds him there are people to save. He looks at the spit, noticing it is laying across two sticks with a handle on one end. So he runs over and leaps on the handle, creating a fulcrum to lift the spit away from the fire!
Know Engineering 16
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 17/15/13 - HP 42/48 -- CMD 17 Monday August 3rd, 2015 6:50:00 PM
For now Anna decides to remain a fire elemental, since she still has several hours in this form and it has similar speed to that of a dire wolf. She attempts to use her elemental body to coral the fire away from the people on the spit.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, Attack options: slam+6(1d4+4 plus burn), or power attack slam+4(1d4+10 plus burn)
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=21 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 12:04:00 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer +1 dodge bonus, +2 attack, +1 dmg, +1 Ref, Move +30, extra attack, +1 skill check Stunning Fist 2/5, Ki Pool 3/5
His team taking control of freeing the captives, Nikolai takes Michael, "Just in case there's any more roaming around, let's reconnoiter the area and secure it. Look for tracks too. We need to know from wince they came."
Nikolai circles the area to insure no other trolls or other dangerous critters attracted to the spot by the smell of blood of the animals are around.
Perception +13 (securing the area, look for the troll tracks) = 21 +1 (if Prayer still active)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD Tuesday August 4th, 2015 5:41:31 AM
Trayvin moves to assist the group in helping the people. "Are you injured?", he asks them. "I can help if you are. Are there any others around here that were attacked by the trolls?"
Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells: 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull's Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer*, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spells }
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+14=19 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 8:43:25 AM
Michael nods to Nikolai and takes the opposite arc of the search patteren from him, He tries to ascertain from the lay of the land, broken shrubbery and tracks where the trolls came from, he is also wary of counter attack.
It doesn't take long to cut the commoners down and get them on their way. They haven't heard much of other trolls in the area, and the tracks aren't conclusive. They lead back to a big stone cave, filled with trash and debris, but all the litter seems to have come from relatively common means.
Why this cave is here is anyways guess, but it seems like this encounter was completely random. Still, the Agents gained some valuable experience from the ordeal.
What better way to start the morning off with a little exercise? It's near 9:30 am on your fourth day of travel.
With the area secured, the folk are ready to continue their journey. They've been traveling south they say, Mailed Fist raids on their farm forced them from their homes.
Is it time to get back on the road? Or perhaps take a small detour to further help these folks through hard times?
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD Tuesday August 4th, 2015 9:07:37 PM
"I feel that we should do what we can to aid these people. We have enough cushion in our travel plans to see what we can do."
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Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer Tuesday August 4th, 2015 9:52:11 PM
"Why I would love to help them, everyday that this keeps going on, is another day that half of the Fist is able to continue this type of behavior."
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 17/15/13 - HP 42/48 -- CMD 17 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:09:03 PM
"I agree with Trayvin. It would be remiss of us to not do what we can for them. While we are supposed to help rectify the situation as a whole, maybe if we help them further we will learn something else that will aid us on our journey." Fire Elemental Anna says.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, Attack options: slam+6(1d4+4 plus burn), or power attack slam+4(1d4+10 plus burn)
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:11:46 PM
A former farmgirl herself, Pru knows how wrenching it is to have to leave the farm.
"But that's terrible!" she says. "How many farms were raided? What did they do? What did they take? Did they say anything about why they were doing it? Do you know who they were? What regiment, I mean?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:49:58 PM
Nikolai has to think about the situation a little bit. A hasty decision made from the heart could be the wrong one. But it would seem a good idea to find out which Fist was doing these terrible things. They were nowhere near the contested lands and the farmers certainly are not in favor or disfavor of what is going on so far away and irrelevant to their daily lives, so why be attacked?
"If this is a rogue Fist no longer attached to the Mailed Fist, either party, then they are just a bunch of brigands and must be stopped. If they align themselves to one of the Mailed Fist factions, it would be good to know which one. I'm quite sure it isn't Constance's, her influence seems to be only around the Citadel, but we need some proof and not conjecture."
He looks at his friends and knows what they are thinking too. "We need to prove that the true Mailed Fist still holds to its principles and honors and protects the weak and seeks to right the wrongs, even if for pay. But remember, we can't afford to get embroiled in some local disputes and end up chasing rabbits. We have our primary goal, which is more important in the long run."
Nikolai gets directions to the farms being affected and the names of some trusted contacts that are still there. He makes sure that the Fist knows the names of these farmers on the run.
'I just hope they believe us and give us a chance to find these brigands,' he secretly prays.
Once they have all the information they can get from the farmers and heal up any wounds thy can, and look over the ashes of the trolls once more to make sure nary a finger or toe is still wriggling, they head for the affected farms.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Wednesday August 5th, 2015 12:07:47 AM I agree with hope, but I will follow the lead of the party. My heart goes out to those folks. As a member of the Mailed fist, I have learned what honor is. Compassion, Sacrifice and hope. I am shamed at what has happened to these things.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=20 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2015 1:18:39 PM
Tinker inspects the troll's cave and sees if he can find any treasure or hidden nooks. These trolls were at least minimally intelligent and should be able to hide things they wanted to keep.
For the farmers, he waits to see what the others have found.
Perception 20. 27
DM Ken - Helping others is the nice thing to do. Wednesday August 5th, 2015 1:34:16 PM
Tinkers search of the caves finds only bones and more bones. The trolls may have had some intelligence, but not any wealth that he can see.
The saved farmers look dubious, but immediately warm up to Prudence when it becomes obvious she knows her way around a farm.
"Ours was a big one, just vegetable crops, and a few dairy cow for our own use. We just left today... we wouldn't take the Mailed Fist boarders anymore. About fifty of them showed up over a couple weeks, a grim lot all of them. They said they needed shelter and would pay us, so we let them in."
The man frowns.
"After their money ran out, they didn't leave. Said it would be paid by the Grand Marshall himself, once the traitors and dissidents were all put to the sword. Once our food stores ran out, they started eating right from the fields. I got angry at one and he threatened to charge me with treason against King Neutronis of Alithmar."
His wife slips her arms around his waist in a hug.
"Him and his damn Dire Wolf... we couldn't take it no more. I think he knew it and told us to leave. So we left early this morning, before their men woke. He even cast a spell on us wot made us walk fast, though it stopped working about the time the trolls caught us. Our farm is about 6 hours north east of here. I can make a point on your map."
Hope Sinclair -- Drake Zach -- AC 20/13/17 -- HP 41/57 -- CMD 23 -- Haste, Prayer Wednesday August 5th, 2015 5:55:26 PM
"Fifty", Hope says and gives a low whistle. "Gonna be tough".
Anna Morphe[Small Fire Elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 17/15/13 - HP 42/48 -- CMD 17 Wednesday August 5th, 2015 6:55:43 PM
"Not if we prepare the ground in our favor. We know they are based in the farm house. I can use soften earth and stone, plant growth and spike growth to make the terrain around the farm house very difficult for them. We could try to corral the enemy into an area that we designate and open up on them with everything we have from afar. When we are out of ammunition we then mop up whoever is left." Fire Elemental Anna says.
"It would be even better if I still could use entangle, but I spent that spell, still though plant growth can limit movement to only a fraction of what it should be and spike growth will make them pay for every piece of ground they take. If the ground is wet enough soften earth and stone can make quicksand otherwise the terrain will at least be difficult. Heck, I could turn into an air elemental and start sucking the enemy up in a whirlwind and drop them into the spikes and each other. If we are smart about this we can counter their advantage of superior numbers. Plus with wild empathy maybe I could convince the dire wolf to switch sides?" Fire Elemental Anna wonders aloud.
Active Effects : Wildshaped as small fire elemental like elemental body I - 6 hours +2 size bonus to Dex, +2 natural armor, +1 size bonus AC +1 size bonus attack rolls darkvision 60 ft, 50 ft base speed resist fire 20, vulnerability to cold, Attack options: slam+6(1d4+4 plus burn), or power attack slam+4(1d4+10 plus burn)
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 19/11/19 Hp 37/59 CMD Wednesday August 5th, 2015 9:33:11 PM
"Anna, you are talking about a full-on assault. How do we know for sure whether they have completely lost their minds? I think we need to scout out the situation first, maybe observe their behavior?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Wednesday August 5th, 2015 11:24:42 PM
Hearing Anna free associate her ways of bringing doom to the enemy gets Michael's juices going as well.
Oh Oh! Yessss...tinker and I can reconnoiter the camp, get us some more options and info. Maybe if we can catch them out on patrol we can take them out peace meal, we need eyes on the inside tracking their movement. telling us when a patrol goes out so we can ambush them. at 50 men we should get no more than 10 to a patrol, probably 5. there will be a reaction force waiting at the base to come after any attack on the patrol. if we hit a few successfully they will increase the size and number of patrols, possibly even try to set up an ambush of their own, if they come out in force we hit the farm and burn it down around their ears or steal everything they have left behind. if they don't have good force security me and tinker can sneak in and set up some nasty surprises for them. glue their swords into the scabbard, cut bow strings, cut armor straps, lock doors, steal their shoes. steal their horses. there are lots of ways to take on a force that is unaware. Like my old teacher used to say. "if they swing, make'em miss, If they flee, make'em run somewhere worse. but if they just stand there, pull the rug out from under them. We can do this and it will be a big blow to Pavillion. It might even get us in, losing tier one troops like that, and then tier once agents come around....could be...done.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:02:57 AM
"Well, we could just talk to them," Prudence suggests diffidently. True, the farm family had already tried that, without success. "They might listen to fellow soldiers," she adds, though she is not too hopeful.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=26 ; d20+11=18 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:22:41 AM
OOC: I didn't realize we had gotten that close, I thought we were still several days away from destination.
IC: Our goal should not be to take them all on. We find out how many are still there and what their arms and armament complement it is. If we do tangle with a patrol, fine. If we can burn them in the farm house, fine. But remember our ultimate goal. We can't risk loosing that over a small skirmish. However, we do need to know what their uniforms look like. If they have a new insignia or badge, we will want to know that and get us some if we hope to get close to our quarry."
Nikolai approves of a scouting trip to find out what they can of this group and thanks the farmers for their help.
"If everyone is healed up and ready, let's go. Let's get there, spy on them, see if we can take out a patrol, then get out before the whole lot of them get wind of us."
Nikolai sends Tinker and Michael as front scouts while the rest follow 50' feet back.
Perception +13 (looking for a Neutronis Fist patrol) = 26 Stealth (on horse) + 11 = 18
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday August 6th, 2015 2:33:39 PM
"That's not our destination, that's not Nutrius, I don't think. Never remember him with a Dire Wolf.
The spell sounds like Expedious Retreat (I know since I can cast it). What's more, it sounds like the leader is fully against Palance but not a bad guy if you know what I mean. He still has some honor and has loyalty to his people.
It could be that Prudence is right, but I wouldn't want anyone to just walk up to them."
The dwarf stops as if exhausted from saying more words than is Tinker's usual.
DM Ken - Helping others is the nice thing to do. Thursday August 6th, 2015 4:35:33 PM
The Fist is overwhelmingly in support of tracking down and investigating the Mailed Fist incursion in the farms of the region.
Packing up, they pack up and ride north and east for the remainder of the day. Past noon, they start coming across some of the land marks mentioned by the folks they rescued. Near two or three, they come to the farms outskirts, outlying fields which were either not in season or not currently planted.
The farmer told you his farm was large, nearly ten thousand acres. A lone side road branches from the main, and seems to pick a path into the crops ahead. While the outlying fields are sparse, the ones in the distance seem to be growing a very tall crop of corn. Who knows how long it would take following it to reach the buildings on the property?
Profession Farmer: DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { An acre is 1/640th of a square mile. So 10,000 acres would mean nearly 15 square miles of farmland. A farm this large is likely to have a number of houses, barns, silos, and other supporting buildings from which to plan an operation. Large farms usually had four roads, one leading out of their property from each cardinal direction, which met with a more public road by which they might find their neighbors. The main crap seems to be corn. While it's easy to get lost in a cornfield, ususally a path was cut that led from the center of each field to the main house, with tiny marks to show the direction needed to travel.}
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+4=17 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 6:33:33 PM
Pru looks at the farm. "On a farm this large, there are lots of places where these Mailed Fist people could be. Aside from the main house, there'll be outbuildings and barns and silos and everything. And there'll be roads and paths leading to all of the buildings and to the fields. And even across the fields in some places." She points to the side-road. "For instance, I doubt that's the road to the house. It seems to go to those fields." She looks at her companions. "Can anybody scout from the air? That might be ideal."
[Profession: Farmer 17!]
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD 3d6=9 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 9:06:19 PM
"I agree with Pru, a quick scout from the air would be useful."
Trayvin channels energy while the Agents are all still together before scouting happens. "If anyone needs more healing than that, please say so."
Actions: Channel energy = 9
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Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 6th, 2015 10:28:05 PM
The journey to the farm takes Anna's reminder of time being in fire elemental form. She wonders what the animals make of the group of mounted people traveling with a small living bond fire. We must make a strange sight indeed she smiles or whatever the equivalent expression is for a fire elemental.
As the Agents assess the farm from the outskirts Anna reverts to her normal form. Fire Elemental Anna grows in stature as the fire recedes until the only red left in her colouring is the hair on her head. In response to Pru's question she states, "I have 2 more shifts in me for 6 hours each. We are done with traveling so that is good but I don't know if being an air elemental or some sort of large bat or any sized avian may be the more appropriate form to take. The good news about air elemental is it is fast and a little stealthy and I can still talk while I am one so I wouldn't have to revert to being human to tell you what I see, plus I can turn into a twister and suck up groups of enemies if it comes down to it and it would still allow me one more shift if we get involved with any skirmish where a different form would be more advantageous, like the tiger when we were fighting Gnarlfang or the fire elemental when we were battling the trolls."
Anna waits for more feedback before deciding on a form for this scout.
Wildshape: (2/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:19:36 PM guys I'm small, I can prolly sneak through the corn field and get eyes on the house, but I think Anna as a air elemental doing overwatch would be a great benefit. she could spot any patrols before they even got close to our location.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+10=18 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+11=25 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:47:01 PM "Yes, not only do we need to scout out their positions from the air, we need to locate a place in this corn field where we can hide the horses. From that base, we can sneak up to the farm and start observing their behavior and patrols. If we can take out the leader, we might put the remainder to flight. If we can take out a patrol or some sentries tonight, it will be better.
We need to know what racial mix they are as well. Looks like we got a lot of watching to do. Another cold camp for us.
Anna, find us a spot that will be far enough from their sentries so they won't hear the horses.
Now, for us to hide as best we can in these woods and corn field until Anna returns.
The rest of the Fist will hide while awaiting Anna's return.
Survival =10 (find a good hiding place nearby)= 18 Perception +13 (look for patrols, etc.) = 25 Stealth +11 = 25 (+horses)
DM Ken - Helping others is the nice thing to do. Friday August 7th, 2015 3:48:34 PM
Nikolai makes some good suggestions after Pru gives him an inside look into the layout of a farm. The consensus seems to be about scouting and setting up a watch, but a few of the Fist are waiting for a confirmation of tactics, namely Michael and Tinker.
The former, Michael, is pretty sure he has this whole thing figured out already.
Trayvin heals everyone with a channel, and the scouting mission begins.
Everyone, please state any preparation actions you are taking while Anna is away, if any.
Anna, please decide on a form and a plan to share with your allies.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Friday August 7th, 2015 10:44:54 PM
With a far this large, patrols should be easy enough to avoid if they avoid the main paths, and leave no tracks through the corn fields. If, a big if.
It will be up to Anna to fly around and see if there are any patrol incursions into the cornfields or if they fields are relatively intact. She'll also need to find a place in the cornfields for them to hide while they sneak close enough to watch the farm. If that is not enough, she will need to spot the sentries and see what buildings are being used.
That's a lot to ask for.
Although in Air elemental form Anna as better concealment, if she is seen then the jig is up. In bird form she could be spotted easily but who'd suspect a bird in a cornfield? Plus her better eyesight...
Anna, it's up to you. There are advantages and disadvantages either way. True, once you return you can keep your elemental shape to report your findings, but if you are sighted and followed, you'll need to take them on a rabbit chase. Do what you know how to do best."
In the meantime, the Fist will need to find a place to hide while they wait. Anna will return to her departure spot where Michael or Tinker will be waiting for her and take her to their hiding spot. Once she leaves, they start looking. Once found, they will still need to keep a sharp eye out for anything approaching their hiding spot, so lookouts are set as well.
OOC: I'll use the same rolls from above since they were not used in last post and their actions apply to this post.
Survival =10 (find a good hiding place nearby)= 18 Perception +13 (look for patrols, etc.) = 25 Stealth +11 = 25 (+horses)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Saturday August 8th, 2015 12:52:14 PM
"How visible is the air elemental form? If they see you they will be put on guard immediately."
"Is anyone here good with tracks? We might be able to determine their patrol routes and set an ambush."
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AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday August 8th, 2015 2:14:18 PM
Tinker keeps his attention on keeping his pony in line and watching their back trail. He also puts an eye in the sky to see how much dust they are kicking up. "I remember a lecture in strategic movement where the Instructor said you can tell what kind of troop is moving by the dust cloud. Infantry make a low long dust cloud but cavalry kick the road dust into a high plume. We don't want to be seen until we want to. "
Other than that, Tinker is ready to follow orders.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday August 8th, 2015 3:52:17 PM
"If you're looking for a hiding place," Pru says, "we should just follow this little road into the cornfield. The corn is high enough to hide us, and the road will keep us from getting lost."
Anna Morphe[Tiny Hawk] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+16=25 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+12=26 ; Sunday August 9th, 2015 12:53:56 PM
Before Anna leaves she buffs herself with Aid and the Centaur Version of Tauros Taur Try and looks for a suitable place for the rest of the team to make camp and also for any information that can be gleaned from found tracks.
(Survival for campsite choice: 25) (Survival for track information: 35)
She then takes several items from her quiver, and haversack and gives them to the rest of the team. She leaves them 5 bags of caltrops, a shovel, her bag of goodberries, a signal whistle, a small steel mirror, a tent, 2 tanglefoot bags, 3 alchemist fires, 2 thunderstones and 3 acid flasks. "I will stow this stuff when I get back, but it could potentially do more good with you than me since I'm going to be in a different form."
She arranges signals using the whistle and the mirror with the rest of the group in case they need to try to get a hold of her while she is on scout.
"I can move just as fast as a small elemental as I could a hawk, although the elemental is more maneuverable. However, considering we aren't necessarily looking for trouble and I think I can scratch common in the dirt when I get back I will be a hawk."
She then thinks to herself about what kind of hawk she should be (knowledge [nature] : 24). She is inclined to be a red-tailed hawk, however if she thinks that the farmland is outside their natural range than she will choose a species more suitable to their location. (OOC: Leaving this up to the discretion of the DM but Anna would not choose a type of hawk that is not natural to this location)
Anna shrinks. Feathers begin to sprout from her body and her nose and mouth merge into a beak. In a short amount of time Anna-Hawk is standing where Anna used to be.
Anna then recasts Toros Taur Try choosing minotaur version and aid, her first priority being to look like a hawk in mannerisms. (Disguise: 23) and Detect Magic to see if anything she flies over radiates as magical.
She then begins the long scout of the farm, opting for the whole 4 hour round trip survey to get information about the structures, troop deployment, patrols etc.
(Perception : 26)
Active Effects : Wildshaped as tiny hawk like beast shape 2 - 6 hours +4 size bonus to Dex, -2 size penalty to Str +1 natural armor, +2 size bonus AC +2 size bonus attack rolls +10 disguise +8 stealth +4 fly -2 CMB / CMD 10 ft base speed fly 60 ft (average) low light vision Attack options: 2 talons+8(1d4+2) power attack 2 talons +6(1d4+6)
Wildshape: (1/4) times remaining 4 times per day up to 6 hours per shift tiny, small, medium, large animals; small and medium humanoids, small elementals
0/1 hero points spent }
(OOC: Do I roll here, but make my posts by mail, while scoouting?)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+7=21 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 12:06:44 AM
Michael looks for tracks, scouts ahead for a good hiding spot and once found works to camouflage us from prying eyes. He also sets up trip lines and hides from which his crew can gain concealment from any attackers.
Tracking (perception & survival) 26 9
stealth for making us invisible 27 (if anybody wants to help, nows the time.
traps... (disable device survival )26 21
DM Ken - Helping others is the nice thing to do. Monday August 10th, 2015 2:18:45 PM
DM Post Incoming around 3:30-4pm
DM Ken - Helping others is the nice thing to do. Monday August 10th, 2015 8:55:06 PM
Bigsby's Delaying Hand got ahold of me. Post coming soon.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday August 10th, 2015 10:15:47 PM
For some reason, Pru finds it very upsetting that they're laying traps on farmland. She tells herself that the people are long gone, and probably the animals, too, but the whole undertaking unsettles her.
[OOC: Posting while it's still Monday.]
Anna Morphe[Tiny Hawk] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Monday August 10th, 2015 11:01:40 PM
(OOC: checking in)
DM Ken - Anna's Map Tuesday August 11th, 2015 12:27:53 AM
Michael finds himself in a bit of a quandry. He has enough wire, 20 ft worth, but without any other implements and the terrain, he is really limited to a simple wire for tripping an off guard patrolmen.
The others find a good spot a little ways into the corn fields. A few swipes of a kama or sword is enough to mat down an easy enough area, complete with free food! Intense checks by others reveal that so far, none of the Mailed Fist patrols seem to have come this way.
Off in the distance, a Red Tail hawk is beginning to tire..
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=20 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 12:50:02 AM
As is the custom, each Fist member pitches in and does their best, from looking for tracks to see if any of the patrols had been that way to picking the best ears of corn for supper. It will be another fireless camp but after so many of such in the swamp, they are used to it.
Nikolai sets up a watch detail and has Pru teach them a little of her farm experience on how to keep horses quiet.
And they wait for Anna-hawk to return.
Perception +13 (watching for anyone approaching) = 20
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=30 ; d20+19=27 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 1:14:55 PM
Tinker helps as per usual, and sets to on watch as his time comes. The stoic dwarf fiddles with the lock and manacles he carries with him, practicing to unlock them quickly.
Perception 30
Disable Locks. 27
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Tuesday August 11th, 2015 5:52:00 PM
Trayvin keeps himself occupied by eating some food. Waiting is the hardest part of being a soldier. He just hopes it isn't followed by the terrifying part this time.
Anna Morphe[Tiny Hawk] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+7=25 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+12=24 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 7:13:20 PM
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Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday August 11th, 2015 10:01:58 PM
Pru casts a Prestidigitation and amuses herself--and possibly others--with little illusions. She keeps everything below the level of the corn, so they can't be seen from a distance.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday August 12th, 2015 12:25:07 AM
Nikolai is amused by Pru's entertainment. It is good to see that his friends can maintain their sense of humor under the circumstances.
"Pru, suppose you use little jets of fire to roast some corn. That would not put out any smoke and roasted corn does not have a strong smell," he suggests.
DM Ken - Anna's Map Wednesday August 12th, 2015 2:23:55 PM
Pru, Tinker, Michael, and Nikolai amuse themselves in their tiny corn-fort, passing some time while Anna scouts. Prudence makes some small illusions and figments with her magic, and everyone settles in.
Anna returns in 4 hours time, around 7pm in the evening. She looks a little winded, but that's all. Her report is brief, outlining the layout of the farms, houses, and a few tall silos. Further, the men were all in mailed fist uniform, and similarly armed with large axes. All except one anyways, who was carrying only a staff and wearing some hide armors.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+1=2 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 7:12:06 PM maybe a druid and barbarians? Michael wonders, then he thinks back to all the Mailed Fist dead they found along the way to the citadel. Were the wounds made with axes?
memory (Int) natural 1 (What was I thinking about again? or if were were using critical miss rules "OUCH I cut myself on that thought.)
Anna Morphe[Tiny Hawk] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+15=32 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+3=20 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:12:14 PM
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Anna returns to the party and immediately begins scratching the layout of the farm in the dirt and in common writes :
About an hour or two into the flight I came to a cluster of silo's for storing crops, and most of the various crops were no longer just corn. The corn appears to have been planted in just the fringe fields. Most of the vegetables from the closest fields seem to have been picked clean and hewn down, creating an area of clear vision and no cover within 100ft of the main three story farmhouse.
I saw three groups of patrols, two working in a counter-circular pattern, so one intersects the other halfway through the rounds, and another that seems to be picking their way from one point of interest to the next. The patrols account for about 15 men at a given time.
On the way back, I saw a group standing outside. One of the individuals, a hooded man, was explaining something to the others, and there appeared to be an argument. From around the corner of the barn, a large wolf appeared. The argument quickly died down, and the men dispersed.
The hooded man was a druid and he offered me a dead mouse. I think the wolf might be his companion.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+7=20 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:12:23 PM
Tinker smiles and enjoys Prudence's illusions, and then is all business as Anna returns.
The dwarf tries to think about the Fist organization and which unit would be predominately axes. He will tell the others if he knows.
Know Local - 20
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:15:55 PM
"I wonder if they are waiting at this farm for some particular reason? Maybe they are waiting for something? Or a messenger?"
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:10:05 PM
"Maybe we should try to intercept one of the patrols," Pru says. "Capture one ore two of them, and interrogate them. Find out what's going on."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+7=24 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 11:48:34 PM
Profession (soldier) +7 (determine the Fist type) = 24
Nikolai sifts though his soldiering training at the Citadel for what he knows of such Fist complement. How many Fists? What type of support personnel?
The description of the surroundings helps. It will be difficult to approach the buildings, even at night, as Nikolai suspects the wolf to be more intelligent than the average wolf.
"Picking off a patrol seems like the best choice for now. Find out what they plan to do, why they are camping here. My guess, though, is that they intend to use this huge cornfield to feed the army of the new kingdom. King Neutronis doesn't have the resources of the Mailed Fist anymore and will need to feed his army or he will be a short lived king. If that is the case, when we leave here, we can leave it as a charred field. That will hurt him more in the long run.
That odd 3rd patrol seems to be the best shot we have, as it does not depend on a timed encounter with another. Anna, you wrote point of interest. What does that mean?"
Anna Morphe[Tiny Hawk] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 13th, 2015 8:32:20 AM
Anna scratches in the dirt what is meant by Point of Interest
(OOC: DM Ken help me out here, I paraphrased my scratchings from your Anna only emails)
DM Ken - Anna's Map Thursday August 13th, 2015 12:10:07 PM
Anna types an amazingly clear message in common using only her little hawk-toes. The thick soil isn't super conducive to her efforts, but she gets the main idea across.
Her map is crude, but reliable.
The points of interest were the barns, houses, silos, and other structures. It's night now, and you have logged 7 hours on the road thus far, Anna 11. It's 2 hours to Anna's mentioned structures. Do you camp, or set out now and strike at night? Waiting until tomorrow will mean another day of lost travel, at the minimum.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Thursday August 13th, 2015 9:22:16 PM
Anna morphs back into human and explains everything to the best of her ability.
(OOC: From now on I will be more realistic in my scratches...This is my fault as I allowed this in Humbles....also I neglected the penalties for disguise I will take that into account)
"I don't think we should burn down the farmland. I get that there is a scorched earth strategy when it comes to warfare and I will throw down with the best of them if things call for it, but the plants are living beings. It seems wrong to kill all these plants horribly with fire, just because the enemy may use them. I can cast diminish plants, plant growth or spike growth but the effects are either too short or take to long to manifest, however as a shepherd of the natural Wold I beseech you to not burn down this farm. If not for the farm think also of the surrounding area, you could cause an out of control wild fire." She says pointedly to Nikolai.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Thursday August 13th, 2015 9:38:10 PM
"Setting fire to the crops won't accomplish anything. You said they cleared an area around the structures. If we need smoke cover, I'm sure a spell would suffice. It doesn't necessarily need to be open warfare either. Maybe most of the troops are unhappy about the current situation? I agree that we should try and capture a patrol."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Thursday August 13th, 2015 9:39:59 PM
OOC- I will be leaving for vacation soon. I hope to have 'some' internet access, but I can't guarantee it. If someone would like to volunteer to run Trayvin for next week's postings it would be appreciated. (17th - 21st)
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:42:53 PM
"Perhaps we should rest up for a bit and try to capture a patrol at dawn," Pru suggests. "I know that will put us behind, but this group could have valuable information."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=21 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 12:37:28 AM
OOC: quote: If that is the case, when we leave here, we can leave it as a charred field.
Nikolai does not understand the misunderstanding. "I said, when we leave, if necessary to help defeat him. That is one of our goals, defeat this rogue Mailed Fist. It may not be necessary. But I have to laugh at your assumption that destroying the crops by eating them is OK but destroying them by fire is not.
The owner had to abandon his farm because of these brigands. Fire is a natural way to replenish the soil with ashes of the old for the birth of the new. When all this is over, the farmer can return with a soil ready for the new.
I don't see the problem here."
They had a fight with trolls and walked 1000 miles. Nikolai wants his Fist fresh for heir next venture, which might include a fight with fity men. "Let's camp here, then before dawn we move in closer and look for a means to catch that third patrol."
Watch Perc + 13 = 21
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=24 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 3:54:04 AM
Tinker nods at the sound plan of resting before an engagement, and concentrates on that. The talk of burning the farm makes him very uneasy, but the team hasn't decided, just talked, and the dwarf keeps silent for now.
He takes his usual time to guard his friends at watch.
Perception. 24
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Friday August 14th, 2015 8:20:32 AM
"I think we continue to misunderstand each other. Not every plant is destroyed by eating it. Some plants you only eat a part of it and other plants actually require digestion by animals in order to spread their seed. Take corn for example, you don't eat the whole plant just the ear. Furthermore fire is natural, no doubt, but a fire started by a lightning strike on a patch of dry lands at the behest of the Gods is different than arson." Anna says
"Furthermore the druid saw me flying as a hawk and politely offered me a dead mouse which I accepted. I did check to see if it was poisoned, but it wasn't so I ate it. There was an argument in the camp and the Druid had the final word, maybe as one of shepherd of nature to another we could come to some non-violent resolution. Maybe they have been duped by Pavillion?"
DM Ken - Anna's Map Friday August 14th, 2015 2:49:36 PM
As the situation is discussed, it's time for the Fist to turn down for bed.
Hope and Drake are on the last watch, along with Nikolai. In the night, Hope hears a strange noise and goes to investigate with Drake, under orders from Nikolai to return should she spot anything unusual.
An hour passes. Then two. Hope does not return. She is a skilled Ranger and it would take a lot to seriously threaten her or her bow, but for now, she does not appear to be returning. A thorough search of her last known whereabouts reveal a set of tracks, with long distance between them indicating a high rate of movement. Hope and Drake appear to have given chase.
The tracks lead out into another field, then disappear abruptly. Hope and Drakes tracks linger, having circled a time or two, then appear to have vanished as well.
This leaves 6 Agents, alone in the field, with a large enemy force not far away.
Anna has asked to be allowed to try and reach a treaty with the other druid, though the general consensus is that a scout party should be captured.
Nikolai and others try to recall a fist regiment that specializes in axes, but cannot come up with one. Whats more likely, as Nikolai recalls, is that the western armory was likely raided. It kept it's weapons well organized, and the larger bladed weapons like axes were arrayed nearest to the door.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+11=12 ; Friday August 14th, 2015 3:31:00 PM
Tinker frowns. Not only is Hope gone and the team doesn't have time to search for her, but the Mailed Fist that is at the farmhouse plundered an arms room! The dwarf is getting angry.
"Ambush a scout team. Right!" The dwarf motions for Michael to join him as the noisy dwarf and halfling lead the Agents into a likely ambush location.
Stealth - 12
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Friday August 14th, 2015 10:03:20 PM
"I'm with you Tinker. I don't have much skill with tracks to try and help find Hope, so I'll help with the ambush instead."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday August 15th, 2015 10:59:53 AM
A new day means a new spell selection. Pru again casts an extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai, then helps prepare for the ambush.
"I could cast Invisibility on somebody," she suggests, "but it would only be good for about five minutes. I don't know if it's worth the trouble."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Sunday August 16th, 2015 10:06:32 PM
"I can cast snare, soften earth and stone, entangle, spike growth or plant growth so I have a number of ways with which to impede movement. The only questions would be where would we be setting our ambush and how would we avoid detection by the patrols, until we wanted to take them, and how to prevent them from signaling some kind of alarm." Anna says.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Monday August 17th, 2015 9:56:39 AM do any of you spell slingers have a silence spell? That coupled with your other spells Anna will have a good chance of keeping them silent and in the kill box until we are through with them.
Ooc: we need a map of the location for the ambush, hard to set up a proper one without knowing the terrain. We need a place with good cover, a quick means of egress and far enough away from the main camp that we have time to beat feet after we've beat the patrol to meat.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday August 17th, 2015 9:15:14 PM
"Sorry, no Silence," Pru says. "But it's a pretty big farm. If we catch them far enough away from the main group, the sound might not carry that far."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Monday August 17th, 2015 9:42:06 PM
"I have some thunder stones, that isn't the same thing, but it could deafen a few of them, though that could backfire and make them yell louder."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Monday August 17th, 2015 10:59:52 PM
Nikolai does not know what happened to Hope and Drake, but it is clear that it was not 'normal' in any sense. She would not have gone off without warning us, unless some greater power had come to take her, like others of their group before.
"The Wold is full of mysteries and Hope, just like Bliss, was taken from us. We trust that someday we will see them again."
Nikolai chuckles when Anna brings up Thunderstones. "Let's stay away from Thunderstones, for now. I have some too, but we want just a patrol, not all of them.
He ponders the suggestions. "What Anna said about the druid may be important. These Mailed Fist did not kill the farmers and even paid them until they ran out of money. So we should give them the benefit of the doubt, for now. Our ambush should incapacitate their capabilities such that we can at least parley.
Entanglement and Spike Growth are our best bets. When they see they are trapped, we can show ourselves and demand an explanation for their presence. We pretend we know little about the division and are just returning from a mission and seen dead Mailed Fist members. Something along that line. We do the best we can to get information as peacefully as possible."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Tuesday August 18th, 2015 7:01:42 AM These are Mailed Fist Soldiers, my fear is that we underestimate them and they turn the tables on us.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Tuesday August 18th, 2015 6:43:19 PM
"Plant Growth may be better than entangle. In the area of the spell effect movement is greatly hampered by the thick vegetation." Anna opines.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=19 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:52:08 PM
Tinker is not one to talk tactics or what others are likely to do, so he keeps watch while the plan is hashed out.
Perception 19
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday August 18th, 2015 11:26:23 PM
"If that's our plan, I can try to use Ray of Enfeeblement to make it harder to escape," Pru says. She smiles wryly. "I don't have much else in the way of nonlethal attacks."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday August 19th, 2015 12:31:52 AM
Nikolai likes the suggestions being made by his friends.
"The main purpose is to get information. We could just walk in there but the risk is too great that they'll not cooperate. Take a smaller group, show them we mean business without killing them, and if there are any that are dissatisfied with how things are going, perhaps they'll spill the beans."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Wednesday August 19th, 2015 2:19:38 PM hmmm..hadn't thought of that. there is enough dissension about all this we might find some allies. I like it.
DM Ken - Anna's Map Wednesday August 19th, 2015 2:21:48 PM
(There's no map for this at the moment. It's not super necessary yet. Think back to AD&D!)
A few plans are tentatively made. An ambush, involving strength drains, lots of plants, and Michael and his daggers are bandied about, but an ambush spot has yet to be chosen.
There are three patrols, per Anna's information. Patrols one and two move opposite of each other, intersecting twice at regular intervals in their patrol route. The third group seems to randomly check different structures, areas, and on the other two patrols with little apparent reasoning.
The idea of discussing burning down the farm seems to vanish as quickly as it were suggested. And too, does the idea of seeking out the druid for discussion. Without leverage, anyways.
Nikolai discusses tactics with the group and the work on a decision. If they are going to ambush the rovers, they need to choose a spot to do it, specifically a point of interest on the map. If they are going to ambush the fixed route guards, it will be a much more simple affair.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday August 19th, 2015 5:37:52 PM
Tinker listens and finally stabs a thumb down on Anna's Map at the farmhands house. "How about here?"
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+16=22 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 7:31:23 PM
"I think either the farmhands house, or one of the barns in the crop field would be the best place for this ambush, though I will defer to the group if I am outvoted. The nice thing about the farmhand house is that it is farther away from the main farmhouse, however the barns are surrounded by short crops that can readily be adapted for our ambush.The problem with one of the barns is they are only about 150 feet from the main farmhouse so if we are figured out, it won't take too long for the patrol to get reinforcements." Anna says.
She then casts both guidance and the centaur version of Tauros Taur Try on everyone. (OOC: +2 to survival rolls 10 minutes; + 1 on your next skill role; so everyone roll survival to aid another on Anna, you get 3 + your survival modifier to beat a DC 10)
(Survival: 22)
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+3=21 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:04:17 PM
"The farmhand house sounds fine to me," Pru says. "I'm not really the brains of the outfit, though."
[Survival 21. Successfully Aid Another to boost Anna's score.]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday August 20th, 2015 12:32:32 AM "Distance from he main house may be to our best advantage. The farmhand house then. Approaching during the dark will give some cover.
Anna, were you able to determine a racial mix? Were there any elves, dwarves, or halfelves? Knowing if there are any that have low light or darkvision is important. Also, are there any staying at this house?
If there are none, we can wait inside. When the patrol shows up, Anna can turn into a cute kitten, lure them inside, then turn into a tiger and we'll surround them. Parley as best we can and take it from there."
Nikolai is open to suggestions as well but much depends upon whether any are staying in the farmhand house.
DM Ken - Anna's MapFarmhouse Outside Thursday August 20th, 2015 4:18:08 PM
A decision is made that the outside farmhouse is the best spot to go. Following Anna's lead, the Agents are able to successfully skirt the closer ranger patrols and the general notice of any of the incumbent mailed fist. As you approach the farm house, it seems several recent repairs have been made, and a small gate has been constructed. A cow and some chickens seem fairly well cared for.
Profession Farmer: DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {While they are fed and groomed, it seems that the one taking care of them doesn't appear to be very familiar with lives stock. The chickens are over-fed, and grain is being wasted. The cows have been given piles of hay, which isn't something they typically eat. All the animals have water though, and there isn't much waste about.}
The house itself is a two story affair. The front door is closed and the windows boarded with small slits for vision.
For the purposes of an ambush, it's no farmland, but there is potential perhaps, if you could get inside the building. Due to the random nature of the roving patrols, there's no telling when or even if they will check in here any time soon.
DM Request: 2 Stealth rolls, all involved. Please add a +10 modifier for the cover of the cornfield on the first roll, and no modifiers other than the usual on your second.
DM Question: Nikolai mentioned approaching during darkness. Are you all letting the day pass before advancing?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+28=35 ; d20+28=34 ; d20+18=38 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 8:43:29 PM
I would think that Darkness is best.
stealth 35 38
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=20 ; d20+10=27 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:16:08 PM
Tinker moves quietly with the team, eager to take care of these miscreants.
Perception 40 and 27
Anna Morphe [Tiny Cat] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 15 d20+23=40 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+11=18 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:32:06 PM
"I too think we should use the cover of Darkness" Anna says.
Before they set off to the farmhand house, Anna shrinks down to a tiny size and drops to all fours as her features grow more feline and include cat ears, a tail and whiskers. Where Anna stood now stands a tiny tabby cat with mackerel coloration.
"Meow" Anna says.
She then casts longstrider on herself and the Liontaur version of Toros Taur Try on herself and the rest moving through the group to periodically renew the spell. (OOC: Everyone gets +1 stealth and acrobatics in 10 minute durations)
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +4 size bonus to dex, -2 size penalty str, +1 natural armor, +2 size bonus AC, +2 Attack, +8 stealth, makes stealth modifier 12 or 13 w/ taur try +4 fly, -2 CMB/CMD speed 30ft, or 40ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 claws +8(1d2+2), bite+8(1d3+2)
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
(Stealth 1: 40) (Stealth 2: 26) (Perception: 18)
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+14=22 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=14 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:48:02 PM
Pru moves as stealthily as she can, knowing that it's not as stealthy as all that. Still, she does a decent job. [Stealth 22 and 17,]
Pru glances at the animals, then frowns. "Whoever's taking care of them certainly means well," she whispers, "but they don't know what they're doing."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+22=38 ; d20+12=19 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 1:10:04 AM
OOC: DM, darkness was mentioned because Nikolai had said 'before dawn they move in... Before dawn would mean it is still dark, I think, but in the Wold, who knows... :)
IC: before they leave the cover of the cornfield, Nikolai asks Anna-kitten to go snoop around the farmhand house and see if she can smell or hear or see if anyone is inside.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Sunday August 23rd, 2015 11:07:40 PM
Although Nikolai wanted to arrive at their designated spot before dark, the distance is hard to judge through such a huge cornfield. When they do arrive, it is light. Sneaking up to the farmhand house won't be as easy as thought.
A little snooping before they expose themselves is in order and that task lands in Anna-cat's lap.
(Ah! Gotcha, I'm sorry I missed that. I usually picture the last watch ending around 5, just around sun-up. I'll give you the darkness!)
Gathering themselves up and removing most signs of their camp, the Agents move out. Through the darkness, it's easy to remain unspotted, and the corn aids this endeavor.
Near the end of the trail, Double Fist comes to the edge of their cover. With the main house a mile behind them, and the patrols avoided, they take a small rest after their few hours of travel.
Anna takes the form of a cute kitten, something entirely common on a farm, and makes her way out to investigate. A quick jaunt around the house and inside through an open window reveal it to be empty, with no one inside, though it does appear lived in. There are a number of beds, food, water, and other supplies along with some backpacks and locked chests at the foot of the beds.
Prudence is able to notice the novice care of the animals. This lends to the idea that someone in the Fist has been taking care of them, but who? Probably not the confirmed druid, he would know whats needed. It's likely that this farm house is regularly used by fist troopers, who are simply trying their best.
Consider the 1st and 2nd floors pretty much identical.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday August 24th, 2015 4:03:55 PM
"Well," Pru says. "Shall we set an ambush? Try to catch a patrol returning?"
Anna Morphe [Tiny Cat] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 15 Monday August 24th, 2015 8:04:23 PM
Anna scratches a circle with a slash in the dirt, indicating that she found 0 people inside.
At the suggestion of Pru's ambush Anna-cat nods her little kitty head.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours (2 or 3 hours elapsed?) +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +4 size bonus to dex, -2 size penalty str, +1 natural armor, +2 size bonus AC, +2 Attack, +8 stealth, makes stealth modifier 12 or 13 w/ taur try +4 fly, -2 CMB/CMD speed 30ft, or 40ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 claws +8(1d2+2), bite+8(1d3+2)
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours (2 or 3 hours elapsed)
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
She tries to figure if the short grass or vegetation outside the farmhouse would be a viable target. Maybe if they can get the the patrol inside the house she can use plant growth to keep them trapped inside. She sits on the ledge of the window and watches the outside.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Monday August 24th, 2015 8:22:36 PM Tinker, lets see whats in these chests, we might can get some intel on the troops that can be of service getting info out of them.
Michael get himself busy looking for things that would help in an ambush. cooking fat from the kitchen to make the floors slippery. bed sheets and cup hooks, and cups to weight the ends of the sheet, hooks in the ceiling to hold the sheet up and a piece of twine ran around the hooks to let the sheet drop. If they have oat meal a big pot of thick oat meal boiling hot will stick and burn whoever is hit with it. ( I'm going stream of consciousness here, to give the DM all of the things I am looking for) a way to pearch above the door so I can get the flank on them when they come through the door. or places for us all to hide let the patrol settle down and let their guard down then take them. if we let them retire to their rooms we can take them out piece meal.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Monday August 24th, 2015 9:26:20 PM
Trayvin assists with looking through the Fists' gear. "I hope there is some indication here of what their goals are. At least the signs they are taking care of the animals is good."
"Is the farmhouse a good spot for the ambush? Is the vegetation sufficient for your spells?"
Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d) 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * = denotes used spells }
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=15 ; d20+13=23 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 11:11:46 PM
OOC:DM, where's the main door?
"Don't waste time on every chest. Look for their Thumb and do that one first. Find any exits and block them. We'll jimmy the windows shut, not that they can't break through them but the'll get cut doing that. Anyone see a back door? We'll jimmy it shut too. Pru and I will go upstairs and see if we can find a room that's not being used. We'll use the upstairs as a lookout spot as well.
Remember, we don't want them thinking we are thieves or here to kill. We want them to understand that we are a legitimate Fist and we can be on their side if they make their case well enough. That way we can leave the door open to talk to the druid if we need to."
Upstairs Nikolai and Pru will look for a room or rooms that have not been occupied, if there is one, and the best window for a lookout. While doing this he tries to think of the best way to ambush them.
Perception +13 (unused room, if any, or least used) + best lookout window = 15 Perception +13 (look for Thumb's room) = 23
"Anyone know how to magically lock doors and windows? We'll need some Invisibility too. Once the last one enters the door one of us invisible can move to block it while the rest of us jump them. We can formulate a better plan once we look this place over."
The main (and only) door is on the left side of the map. (Ignore the compass on the image of the house)
Nikolai does a bit of searching, and finds all the rooms are used in one fashion or another. He also finds the chest of at least one Thumb, identifiable by the rank insignia painted on it's chest. In it, there are instructions pertaining to their roving patterns. It seems this particular group swaps out with another that ranges farther west and north, back towards the Citadel.
His orders are stamped from Neutronis.
"Maintain patrols, Sons of Pavillion. Words of your heroic actions have reached me and I cannot offer enough praise. Many mercenaries follow the easy road, or the road for money. Your outfit has proven to be loyal and honorable, maintaining their oaths even as the traitor Palance offers an illegitimate escape from them.
Thaddeus, I prefer that your Fist and Malak's Fist swap roves at the grounds of the Citadel. Look for weaknesses in her posts, though I don't you will find much. She has always been thorough and skillful, which makes her betrayal sting that much more.
Continue to eliminate deserters, as they may be spies. Even if they are not, the penalty for desertion in the Fist is death. If those men and women do not have the basic sense to spot an unlawful order, they must suffer as if they willfully disobeyed in the most grievous fashion. If they offer to pledge loyalty to you, accept it, then ship them to me on the front lines. I need men of lesser commitment for the first few phases of our attack.
What I am trying to accomplish is for the good of us all. I fear that Alithmars refusal to pay may be part of some larger plot against us. Without a Kingdom, we are vulnerable to whatever it might be. And so, I shall make us a Kingdom from the ashes of those who insulted and refused us our due."
Michael goes about looking for a number of items to make some worthy traps. He finds the following items in no particular order.
-Flour, Oatmeal (not cooked), water, rations, rope, fishing line and hooks, garden tools, chicken feed, kitchen grease, sheets, pillows, house shoes, rags, ash and soot from the fire place, a hot poker, a carpet, a sofa, a bathtub, soap, a towel, some paper, a little ink, minor scraps of of wood for repairs, some beer, some wine, cups, plates, and silverware.
-He figures it would require a feat of some moderate strength to lodge himself across the ceiling as they enter. It would be tough, considering it's he is shorter than the hall-way is wide, but with his full arm span he might pull it off.
Tinker makes easy pickings of the locks and finds the chests to contain mostly personal effects. None hold any weapons or magic, likely because such items are currently in use by their owners.
Trayvin and Pru look for ways to help, and are told to bar windows. The windows are currently all opened, probably for ventilation.
Anna considers her options. It appears as if the ambush is going to take place within the house. From here, none of her nature based spells will be much good. The grounds outside though, are sufficient for her various druidic spells. She does not think she could gather enough plant matter to pin the doors and windows closed.
All in all there are lots of nooks and crannies to hide, and no telling when the patrol will return this way.
DM Ooc: All players may read this text if they choose, but I trust you not to metagame the information contained therein!
Highlight to display spoiler: {
As your roving patrol lazily picks it's way past the two northern silo's and the main farm house, your little group easily finds the small trail that leads north to the farm-hands cabin. As you walk, Thaddeus, your Thumb, (or unit commander) continues trying to convince everyone that you have chosen the right side in this conflict within the Fist.
"I know everyone has their own convictions, but we put our word to parchment, and that's an oath, by Pantheon, and I'll not break mine. Maybe the Grand Marshall is going too far, but until our terms are up, its our duty to support that! Constance is a traitor. Those who defect are traitors. And we signed up knowing that traitors to the Mailed Fist find the gallows or a sword point."
Thaddeus seems like a good man, but even good men kill other men they find not worthy in war. He had dispatched a number of Mailed Fist deserters, and sent a small number north under guard to Pavillion Neutronis on the front lines of the war with Alithmar.
Both Kora and Karavik had yet to be thrown into the fighting. New transfers to Wolf Regiment, they were quickly caught up in the turmoil between the Sons of Pavillion (the loyalist faction) and Constance Palance (Knight Captain of the Citadel, the main base of Wolf Regiment.). Ushered out by others promising safety and a way to avoid the traitors death, they have found themselves patrolling these farms for a week or so.
Some of these men are violent. Some are normal. Mercenaries are a varied bunch. For now though, the most troubling thing about your situation is a small note that each of you received at separate times, and others in the camp have been receiving as well. Burned upon being turned in, it has been explained away as propaganda from Constance Palance and her agents. Likey the dwarf or the halfing, perhaps. Still, it makes on wonder about it's prose.
Pavillion leads his Wolves astray, quicker to the slaughter. Where honest men keep account, Neutronis did not bother.
Ignorant, you are excused, though now you have been told. Earn more pay with brothers blood, an' thy bodies shall lie cold.
As you pick your way through the corn fields, Thaddeus finally wraps up his little speech and directs a question to both of you. Snapped from your musings on the parchment, you listen to his words.
"So Kora, and you too Karavik. You were both new to Wolf Regiment when the traitor turned us on our heads. You did the right thing by coming with us, but you might not have the same bias we do. What are your opinions on the matter?"}
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday August 25th, 2015 5:33:27 PM
Pru hesitates. "If we shut the windows," she says, "they'll be able to see them on approach. Won't that make them suspicious?"
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday August 25th, 2015 8:19:56 PM
Tinker disregards the suggestion to only pick a couple of locks. With so many chests, the dwarf is as happy as a pig in mud!
The letter is eapecially important, and Tinker reads it aloud, his brows coming down in stormy stubbornness. " I say this is iron clad. We kill these people and then move onto Nutrius saying that thIs Sergeant Thaddeua sent us to him. That will get us through all the guards and maybe learn the would-be king's plans. "we
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Tuesday August 25th, 2015 9:11:38 PM
Trayvin shrugs his shoulders as Tinker plays with the locks. "Always good to keep in practice."
He reads over the note that was found. "Nikolai....read the note carefully. We don't have to fight them. We could pretend to be defectors from Constance, and they will send us directly to Pavillion."
Anna Morphe [Tiny Cat] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/17/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 15 d20+11=22 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2015 9:18:58 PM
Anna-cat hops down from her perch on the ledge of the open window reads the note and then hops back up on the ledge. She loafs keeping her eyes peeled for anyone coming toward the farmhand house.
(Perception: 22)
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours (2 or 3 hours elapsed?) +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +4 size bonus to dex, -2 size penalty str, +1 natural armor, +2 size bonus AC, +2 Attack, +8 stealth, makes stealth modifier 12 or 13 w/ taur try +4 fly, -2 CMB/CMD speed 30ft, or 40ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 claws +8(1d2+2), bite+8(1d3+2)
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours (2 or 3 hours elapsed)
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday August 26th, 2015 12:14:46 AM
The letter is damning, but what else was new? Well, ...
"True, we don't have to fight them, just pretend we defected from Constance upon returning from our mission. But listen to this, 'Thaddeus, I prefer that your Fist and Malak's Fist swap roves at the grounds of the Citadel. Look for weaknesses in her posts,...'. I'd give anything to catch that Fist!"
Nikolai has to pause to calm down a bit, then he asks, "What do you think we are going to learn from Thaddeus? These guys are loyal to the bone and I doubt they'll divulge anything short of being tortured, and that's not what we stand for. But I leave it up to you, do we spend valuable time here or have we learned enough? I'm content to take this evidence with us and continue our mission. I'm afraid that if we stick to our ambush plan, I'll be inclined to send the lot on a visit to Gargul. Be as it may, I'll do as the Fist prefers."
He then turns to Tinker and asks if he has the skills to make a decent copy of the letter that might pass as the original so they can leave the copy where they found the original.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 Wednesday August 26th, 2015 7:42:21 AM
Karavik tries not to react outwardly to Thaddeus' question. The bard is a good man, but his conscious is in turmoil over the current state of affairs. On the one hand, he is following orders like a soldier, and a soldier of the Fist is all he has ever wanted to be. On the other hand, however, there is something about Pavillion's course that seems 'wrong.' The Mailed Fist is not meant to be involved in politics. There should be a purity there that allows them to stay above the political fray. In that respect, Constance's arguments are correct. Was there a better way she could have gone about making them?
Karavik finally breaks his pensive moment. "I think we have orders to follow," he answers simply. Nothing would pain him more than to be drawn into a long conversation on the topic. His thoughts are much to jumbled for that, and it is likely that he could say something to earn himself a headsman's axe.
Perhaps Kora has the same reservations. They are both newer to the Wolf Regiment. Is there an ally there perhaps?
OOC: The Woldapedia doesn't seem to be working, and I couldn't find another area on formatting posts, so this one may need some retouching. There is an online copy of my character sheet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7zy47Ge5aiGZDVGMVRFUWZGQms/view?usp=sharing.
Double Fist begins to ask themselves some hard questions. Do they stay here, simply to avenge their fallen? Nikolai doesn't feel there's a need to stay, or in Trayvins case, fight at all. Tinker feels the fires of revenge burning in his gruff dwarven heart. Prudence is being, well, prudent, and points out if the windows are open, shutting them might signal someone else has been here. Michael is silent.
Anna is being a cat and loafing around, which arguably is what they do best.
Anna Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the glint of metal in the distance approaching from the south. Maybe 8 minutes out, someone is approaching.}
Meanwhile,
Kora and Karavik
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Highlight to display spoiler: {Kora is silent, but Karaviks answer is enough to appease Thaddeus.
"Orders. That's exactly right. We have orders. Until we get back to the house anyways. Then our order is to take some time off and let the mid-watch take our rove."
It isn't far to the house from here. Maybe ten minutes if your patrol really takes it's time. As you move through the center area and skirt through the northern edge of corn, one of the men in your Fist abruptly stops and heads into the fields, then re-emerges a bit later.
"Some tracks here that aren't from our patrol, and none of the other groups rove up here."
}
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday August 26th, 2015 9:42:19 PM
"Well, I'd rather not fight them if we don't have to," Pru says. "But if we're leaving, I want to leave a note about the animals. Poor things."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday August 26th, 2015 9:42:30 PM
Anna hops down from the ledge and begrudgingly returns to human form. As much as she would have enjoyed hopping on Nikolai's back and trying to communicate what she saw as a cat, time is of the essence so it is probably best to be direct.
"Nikolai, sir. I see the glint of metal about 8 minutes out from this house. Continuing on our mission may be all fine and good but unless we leave almost immediately we may not have a say in whether we encounter these soldiers or not. If we do chose to stay, I'm not that good at lying, so if we are trying to convince them that we have left Constance to join the would-be king, I should probably not talk or be an animal again, so I can't talk and avoid endangering the mission."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+11=15 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 12:41:45 AM "We were taught that a Mission takes precedence over personal grudges. We also know what happens when personal moral codes take precedence over the Mission. As hard a decision this is, we must leave be these misguided members and continue on our mission. We discovered enough here, if not all what we wanted."
Nikolai looks visibly disappointed but it is not his luxury to take the risks and stay. If but one of them got away and warned the rest, it would be a hard spot they'd be in.
"Pru, NO note. They must not know anyone else has been here. If they figure out someone has rifled through their stuff, let them think it was one of their own. Got that?"
Nikolai is stern but kind.
"Let's bug out," he says and leads the way back out into the cornfield. They'll follow their tracks back to their campsite from the night before, then from there back to the spot where they meet the farmer. However from that point, they know it is dangerous indeed to stay on the road, so they'll keep to the side as much as possible.
Survival (tracking) +11 = 15
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Thursday August 27th, 2015 12:56:06 AM
Michael is torn and pensive..on one hand these men have killed his compatriots and nothing would please him more than to put their heads on pikes for the crows to pick at. At the same time, cutting the head off the beast will end all this quicker. He feels hot and restless. Impatient for action.
I agree with Tinker, but you the bossman Nicolai, we follow you
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 d20+13=14 ; d20+13=24 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 8:50:31 AM
Karavik leans in to look at the tracks his compatriot has discovered, but his skills in tracking are lackluster at best.
"Can you tell the number of the party, or which way they were headed? If this is a fight we aren't prepared for, perhaps we should head back to the farmhouse to finish up our rove. We could always alert the Fist that takes over from us. It could be just farmers roaming about." (rolled 14 (1d20+13) for trying to be diplomatic)
Karavik eyes his friends, attempting to discern the mood of the group regarding the discovery of the tracks and his own words. (rolled 24 (1d20+13) for sense motive)
OOC: Thank you for linking the char sheet. How do I bold type in my post? I would like to make my conversation stand out a bit easier. Thanks!
DM Ken - Anna's MapFarmhouse Outside Thursday August 27th, 2015 5:41:48 PM
(Post tonight a bit later. Everyone should have time to get something in.)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Thursday August 27th, 2015 9:58:26 PM
"Well, I'm not sure I agree with you Nikolai, but if we are leaving, then let's go. The longer we wait the more chance we will run across one of the patrols."
Anna Morphe[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 15/13/12 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+3=22 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+13=26 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 10:14:18 PM
(OOC: Assuming we are bugging out)
Anna turns into a Deinonychus and follows Nikolai's order to bug out.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +2 size bonus to str, +2 natural armor, speed 60ft, or 70ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 talons +8 (1d8+4),bite +8 (1d6+4), 2 foreclaws +3(1d4+2), pounce
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours (2 or 3 hours elapsed)
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
2/4 wildshape left
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday August 27th, 2015 11:34:57 PM
"Yes, all right. No note," Pru agrees, but she looks unhappy.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Friday August 28th, 2015 12:35:32 AM
OOC: Checking in. BTW, SteveK posted Tinker's post on Hook's game where he is a Co-DM so don't count him as missing his post here.
LOL! :)
DM Ken - Anna's MapFarmhouse Outside d20+2=21 ; d3=1 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=18 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 12:45:22 AM
Nikolai, for maybe the first time since his promotion, takes full charge and pushes against the wishes of the majority of his unit. Worried about endangering his mission, he leads his group back out into the day.
Thanks to Anna's warning, they have plenty of time to exit the house, and leave things in order more or less as they found them.
Exiting opposite the direction of the incoming patrol, they slip back into the cornfields and make for their old camp. After a couple of miles, they arrive near 8 am, and find it their camp unmolested.
Will the Agents strike here for a brief break, camp for another day, or continue moving?
Elsewhere, as Kora, Karavik, and the rest of the patrol hit their hut, one of the scouts points out that a few of the chests have been rifled through.
"Thieves?", questions Thaddeus? "Surely not. Kora, Karavik, take one of the dogs and go.
Reaching in his pocket, he blows a whistle that seems to make no noise. It isn't long after that a pair of large wolves come running up to the house. Kora and Karavik would recognize these as both Aspen and Ember, the Druid who has been working with them, and his animal companion.
"Someone's been here. Find the scent and track it down. Kora and Karavik, you two follow."
Not long after, Kora, Karavik, Aspen and Ember are on the trail of a strange set of scents.
Kora and Karavik, Perception DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: { You find bits and pieces of broken corn and other plants, suggesting someone has traveled this way. Tracks in the soil are fresh, and the two wolves seem to be locked on the scent of someone unfamiliar.}
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 d20+9=12 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 7:48:13 AM
Karavik sets of with Kora, Aspen, and Ember, but he isn't sure where they should head first. He assumes it is best to let the druid and his companion lead. Their sense of smell will surely prove useful in tracking down anyone who had been at the farmhouse, and his own skills in that area are far from sharp (rolled 1d20+9 for a 12 on perception).
Karavik readies his crossbow, not willing to risk meeting a potential enemy unarmed. "Kora, have you spotted anything?"
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday August 28th, 2015 2:30:22 PM
"I vote we keep moving," Pru says. "We've got some time to make up."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Friday August 28th, 2015 9:11:55 PM
Trayvin makes sure all of his gear is properly stowed and he is ready to move out in a few minutes time. He says nothing while he does this, and works with the efficiency of a soldier.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday August 28th, 2015 9:38:51 PM
Ooc: I am an idiot! I posted Tinker's actions in Hook City and not Agents! 😳
Tinker keeps his heavy repeating crossbow handy and dutifully takes the Tail End Charlie position, watching the rear. "Can we rest for a little? Movement half the night and a move back during the day; we have to rest before some of you start dropping "
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=14 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 10:22:25 PM
Michael begrudgingly follows the rest of the fist. He seethes with rage against the dishonorable sons of trolls. the trail calms him though and before long he finds a sort of peace. They will get theirs. Their will be a reckoning. He pitches in with a will getting the camp together. it's time to go.
perception. 14 natural 1.
Anna Morphe[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 15/13/12 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+3=7 ; d20+11=20 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 11:54:22 PM
Dino-Anna nods her head at Pru's suggestion to press on.
She keeps her eyes peeled for any dangers and tries to move quickly and silently.
(Stealth: 7, Perception: 20)
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours (2 hours elapsed?) +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +2 size bonus to str, +2 natural armor, speed 60ft, or 70ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 talons +8 (1d8+4),bite +8 (1d6+4), 2 foreclaws +3(1d4+2), pounce
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours (4 hours elapsed?)
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
2/4 wildshape left
(OOC: Please confirm my estimations)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=28 d20+11=19 Monday August 31st, 2015 1:14:21 AM
On the way back to their camp, Nikolai ponders what to do about those patrols that scout the citadel.
"We have that scroll of sending. Should we warn Pallance that she is being spied upon? More likely she already knows. Sigh... Yes, we should take a moments rest. Should be safe enough here. Keep eyes and ears out in case we have been followed. It might take a little while but if that Fist suspects something fishy and starts looking around they are bound to find our trail through the cornfield. If we catch them this far out, we won't be in danger of alerting the rest of the group.
Since I sense that some of you really wanted to waste that Fist, and we want to rest a little anyway, we can only hope that they find our tracks and follow. In case they do, let's please stay away from fire, alright?"
Nikolai sets the Agents in an ambush pattern around their makeshift cornfield camp so that while they rest a little from their long journey, they are prepared to pounce on anyone that has followed them.
Perception + 13 (listen for anyone following) = 28 Stealth +11 (hide in cornfield) = 19
DM Ken - Anna's MapFarmhouse Outside Monday August 31st, 2015 2:31:53 PM
Although Prudence and a few others request pushing on, Nikolai gives the order to halt and recover, even if just for awhile. The traverse across from the farm and back left a little weariness in the Double Fist, and some folks needed a rest.
Nikolai sets his people up in an ambush formation, just in case they were followed. And not long after he does so, it becomes obvious that they were.
Seemingly not caring about surprise or ambush, four figures stroll into the middle of the camp. One woman, one man, and two large wolves approach, with no weapons drawn.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday August 31st, 2015 5:28:10 PM
Pru frowns as the newcomers enter the camp. They don't look much like a patrol, although perhaps the wolves were tracking the party. She stays where she is, waiting for a signal to attack.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+4=6 d20+10=20 Monday August 31st, 2015 6:17:56 PM
With his Fist's original intent to capture and interrogate, Nikolai is relieved that there are only two humanoids and not more. The two wolves might be a problem. To bad Hope was not around. To best get their reaction as to what they think of the Mailed Fist and who they follow, Nikolai chooses to appear in a form other than a Mailed Fist member. He dons his Hat of Disguise and takes on the looks of the land owner, then steps out from behind cornstalks.
"Sooooo. Venturing forth into my cornfields like you own it! I decided to fight for it and reclaim it from the evil corrupt Mailed Fist! Be advised that you are surrounded and hopelessly outmatched by my hardened ranger friends next door. Your evil commander spared me and my family, barely, so I spare you if you drop your weapons and renounce your corruption and evil deeds and promise to leave these parts and never come back. You have to the count of three to comply. One...Two..."
Nikokai raise his hand as the signal to attack when it drops on the count of Three.
Intimidate +4 = 6! WOW! Disguise +10 (hat) = 20! I really do look like the farmer at least. No wonder I got a 6 on intimidate!
Anna Morphe[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 15/13/12 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 d20+6=19 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 7:19:43 PM
Dino-Anna makes her presence known and attempts to use wild empathy to improve the attitudes of the 2 wolves toward her and her companions. (Wild Empathy, like diplomacy : 19)
If that doesn't work she will prepare to cast plant growth in either a half circle, circle or quarter circle that will get the new comers and not get her own fist caught in it.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours (2 hours elapsed?) +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +2 size bonus to str, +2 natural armor, speed 60ft, or 70ft w/ longstrider scent, low light vision, 2 talons +8 (1d8+4),bite +8 (1d6+4), 2 foreclaws +3(1d4+2), pounce
longstrider: +10 base speed - 6 hours (4 hours elapsed?)
Toros Taur Try , liontaur : +1 stealth / acrobatics - 10 min intervals renew as needed
2/4 wildshape left
(OOC: Please confirm my estimations)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+18=19 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+7=22 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 9:06:34 PM
Michael positions himself as quitely as possible to flank the group from the rear. Although he is tempted to skewer the two, he is obedient to his Thumb and holds his hide until the count of three. unfortunately the rabbit hiding in the underbrush surprised him as much as he surprised it and his squeek would have woken up half the citadel, his flailing hand grasps a too thin tree limb to try and correct his balance and promptly snaps off, he rolls out of the cover to correct his balance and winds up standing...in plain view...near the targets.
he looks around quickly, his face panicked, Did you see the size of that chicken! he loudly asks.
stealth 19 nat 1 acrobatics for the prat fall 23 perform (comedy) 22
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=29 ; d10=10 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 9:07:22 PM
Tinker is surprised but calmly turns his mechanical crossbow on the wolves. He will fire if any of the strangers attack. "Just insurance until we can be nice, Nikolai"
Ready to shoot if attacked. AC 29. Dam 11
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Monday August 31st, 2015 10:22:37 PM
Strolling in without a care, they either are here in peace or do not consider us a threat. The giants treated his mother's tribe much the same. Trayvin moves into a position that will shield his less armored companions behind himself. He does not draw a weapon, but waits on the newcomers actions, or Nikolai's word. "Let's see what they have to say."
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 Tuesday September 1st, 2015 7:33:15 AM "Who are you all?" That is the only thing that Karavik can manage to squeak out. He had been leisurely following the wolves, assuming that they would be alert to any presence in the area. His assumptions have done exactly what they always do.
Being unarmed and faced with what seems to be an overwhelming force, Karavik's hesitation to take any action is palpable. He certainly does not want to die here, in a conflict that he still doesn't totally understand.
Nikolai moves forward, under the guise of a farmer, to confront the newcomers. He knows his hat can't use the exact form of the man he met, so he relies on disguise to do the rest.
The rest of the Fist all take up defensive positions, ready to take the new comers should they prove hostile.
Karanik knows something isn't right. Ember and Autumn should have had no problem warning he and the stoically silent Kora that something was amiss. Instead, they were lead right into the middle of the infiltrators.
Anna tries to influence the attitudes of the two Dire Wolves, and might well succeed, if she had time. Empathy, like diplomacy, both take some time when used to change an attitude.
Both wolves trot towards Nikolai. No growls, no hackles, just a loping stride and a heavy pant. The larger wolf gives him a quick sniff, then looks back at Karavik and whines. The smaller wolf strides back, then suddenly is no longer a wolf.
The Druid is a human, with wrinkled lines near his eyes, a green robe, hide armor, and a staff. He nods at Anna-saurus, with a wink.
"I wondered when I would see you again, little hawk. I'm glad you are well!"
With a chuckle, he sits down, and his wolf Autumn sits by him. He waves at Kora and Karavik to sit as well.
"Have a seat. Has anyone got tea? I could use some tea. I never liked canine forms. The saliva sits thick on the tongue and makes me dreadfully thirsty."
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday September 1st, 2015 9:29:05 PM
Tinker puts up his crossbow and stands with a funny look on his face as if smacked in the head with a log. The dwarf gives himself a shake and moves to join the forming group. "Someone you know?", he drawls to Anna.
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Tuesday September 1st, 2015 9:32:04 PM
Anna also reverts back to human form. In Druidic she says, Highlight to display spoiler: {"I'm sorry elder. I have no tea to offer you. I have some good berries and some trail rations, though."}
She then takes a seat as directed.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday September 1st, 2015 9:59:04 PM
Pru continues to watch anxiously. Who are these people, and what do they want?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 12:26:09 AM
The farmers disguise no longer necessary, the dire wolves would have attacked if indeed he and his friends were 'enemies', Nikolai removes his hat, rather puzzled that such lack of discipline led two supposedly Mailed Fist members into an ambush, dire wolf warning or not!
Nikolai does not necessarily drop his guard, but acts more relaxed when the druid sits and asks for tea. Weary of tricks, he maintains a vigilant eye on the other two and a hand ready to smack anyone who appears to make a false move.
"Tea? Sorry, we don't have that luxury out here. It will have to be plain water. Here..." he hands his waterskin to the druid. He looks quickly at Anna and makes a head motion towards the druid. "You seen him before? Did he give you a rat?"
To the other two he snaps, "You two! I don't know whether to be relieved that Neutronus' men are so careless or be disgusted that you so easily fell into the ambush. Tsk, Tsk."
As for the druid, it looks like it is Anna's turn to take the lead.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 d20+13=27 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 8:26:13 AM "An ambush? It appears to me from watching the druid here that you aren't the enemy. Indeed, it feels to me like he led us here purposefully."
Karavik stands watching, unsure of whether he should invite himself to sit in the same manner the druid did or maintain a guard. He attempts to get a feel for what the intentions of this group may be. (120+13=27 on Sense Motive)
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 8:34:28 AM
"Yes, he gave me a rat. It wasn't poisoned and I ate it. As I said he was arguing with some of the soldiers, but I couldn't tell what they were arguing about. I was hoping he was reasonable and I did suggest parlaying with him, but the group preferred an ambush and then we decided to get out of the farm hand house and now we are here. I don't think he means us harm. Apparently I didn't make a convincing hawk, so if he was going to move against us I would have imagined it would have been easy for him to have them shoot me down or attempt to follow me back to you in large numbers." Anna says.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=19 ; d20+6=9 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 2:07:41 PM
Embarrassed at his blunder, and about his poor attempt to pass it off, Michael takes a position behind and to the left of the new group. It seems this Druid was on to them all along, so maybe he is sympathetic to his faction, maybe not. It pays to be vigilant though
Perception 19 Sense Motive 9
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 5:31:00 PM
"So", Tinker says, trying to get his head around the situation. "This wolf-man is a Druid who led these two away from Neutrius' men and to us because none of us are on Nutrius' side and maybe we can all work together?"
Not good with social situations or the motives of others, Tinker doesn't really know what to think about that. His fingers start twitching and go through a pattern as if picking an invisible lock.
Not everyone trusts the new arrivals, and for good reason. Still, the man and his wolf seem non-aggressive, though the girl with him is starting to look annoyed.
"You've about got it good dwarf."
The druid slurps noisily from the water skin and offers it back to Nikolai.
"Thank you!", he grins, then adjusts him rump and continues.
"I'm not part of your Mailed Fist, though these two are. After that big shake up at the Citadel, a big group of your men came here and shacked up. Many were hurt, so I healed them. After that, I couldn't leave. They all seem certain of their cause, their leaders doing something they feel is justified, and honestly I couldn't care less."
He motions to the farm.
"This region is growing fast. More people need more good food. I've been helping this place keep up with the needs of men and women as best I can. If this farm failed, that would mean more hunting, more chopping, more clearing, and the natural habitats in this region couldn't handle that. So I've set on with this Fist group, trying to make sure they don't spoil this farm now that they've ran off the people who work it. Besides, without the farm work, all they do is brood about killing traitors, and that's right unhealthy."
He looks at Anna and adds in Druidic.
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Of course, they won't understand why I'm helping their enemies. But you might. This is bigger than your conflict."}
He scratches his leg, then adds.
"Along the way, I've learned things. These two here didn't really have a choice in the matter. Kora and Karavik were plucked from the Citadel by the Sons of Pavillion as they left and migrated here. Take them with you, and give them a chance to see both sides of the conflict. Promise me you'll give them the chance to make up their minds, and I promise you I won't set the Son's hounds on your trail when you leave."
Kora, the woman, scoffs.
"Your coddled, old man. I'm not going with this lot. We don't know which legions have sworn for which side, but I figure that 2 to 1 will declare for Pavillion. I'll follow the good odds and stay where I am."
The druid shrugs, and leans back. He smiles a bit and adds with a tease.
"Your move, traitors."
Anna Morphe (Hugh C) -- AC 17/13/14 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 16 Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 7:33:31 PM
Anna says in Druidic, Highlight to display spoiler: {We are shepherds of the land and the land is greater than the conflict of the peoples who reside in the land. Please see that the animals at the farm hands house are tended better. My friend is concerned. Some of my number wanted to burn down the farmland and I was heavily against it. We will not harm the farmland, we just want to get on with our mission. We are trying to end this conflict before it can escalate. We are dismayed that things have happened the way they have. I thank you for not interfering with our mission }
Anna says to everyone in common, "Elder Aspen is trying to protect the land from the conflict. He could have given away our position, but he did not, though with Kora not taking off with us I wonder if he will be able to remain at this farm or if Kora will sell him out. I have asked him to see to the animals in the farm hands house if he manages to remain in their good graces, since you were concerned with that Pru. I have told him that we are trying to end the conflict between the fist and that we are dismayed by it. I think we should take Karavik with us, but I don't know what to do with Kora. I would hate for Aspen to be harmed by the soldiers at the farm for talking to us. I don't suppose anyone could place a geas on Kora?"
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 8:41:05 PM
"I don't know who the traitors are here. It seems to me everyone on both sides of this seems to be loyal to the Fists, whichever group of Fists they happen to be with. One thing I do feel, is that we need to complete our mission as soon as possible, and get to the bottom of this whole thing before it gets any worse. If Kora and Karavik here wish to join us in this endeavor then I say let them."
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 10:13:19 PM
"There's more to running a farm than just making plants grow," Pru points out. There doesn't seem to be much any of them can do about that, though.
"Anyone who wants to help with our mission is welcome," Pru says. "You know, provided they don't slit our throats while we're sleeping."
[OOC: Description for the newbies!]
Pru is a human woman with hazel eyes. Her long hair is brown with reddish highlights, worn in a single braid that falls down her and reaches past her hips. She wears no armor and is clutching a longspear.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday September 3rd, 2015 1:39:48 AM
NIkolai is a slightly taller than average half elf with a good tan from being outdoors a lot. He wears the uniform of the Mailed Fist but his weapons are not the usual. A Kama, a bandoleer of shuriken, a nunchaku.
"Very well, Aspen. I heed your words. I am Nikolai and this is Nikolai's Fist and we are Agents, a special combat Fist created by Commander Pallance for special missions. As you see, we are very varied in our skills but very good at what we do. Unlike the Hounds, we don't kill indiscriminately, otherwise that patrol would be no more and here we would have attacked first, asked questions later. One of our missions is to help restore the Mailed Fist to its Purpose. We are to try to convince Neutronus to desist in his attempt to be king and drag the Organization into that breach of Purpose. The Mailed Fist cannot survive if all the kingdoms hereabouts fear a Mailed Fist power grab at their doorstep. So Kora and Karavik, join us if you want to restore the honor to the Mailed Fist, or go back if it isn't your cup of tea. I'll make the same promise Commander Pallance gave to those under her command that wished to leave, that is, leave in peace."
The druid smiles and stands, then pats off his robes around the legs.
"Excellent! I'll try to keep the Fist here fair and fed. I can't promise they'll lay off attacks when ordered, but that's how these things go. Shall we Kora?"
The girl nods, then waves at Karavik.
"I'm not staying because I want to see you killed, Karavik. I'm staying because I think this is the safest place to be. Don't come back this way again, or the Sons might force my hand. Good luck wherever you are going."
With that, the druid, his wolf, and the girl disappear back into the corn.
It's slightly past noon. You've only lost a day, but it's about 6 hours back to where you diverged from the troll encounter to come this far.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 46/59 CMD Thursday September 3rd, 2015 8:43:13 PM
Trayvin looks around at everyone. "Well, that was unexpected I guess. But we haven't lost much time, and no one got hurt. I'll call it a win. Should we get going then?"
Anna Morphe[Megalocerus] (Hugh C) -- AC 15/11/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 18 Thursday September 3rd, 2015 9:11:33 PM
Anna notices that Karavik has no mount and lacks the ability to become his own mount so she offers to turn into an animal that could bear a rider.
Anna takes the form of a majestic Megalocerus, a 6 foot tall great elk with antlers that span 12 feet. She kneels offering Karavik a ride and then joins the horses.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as BeastShape II - 6 hours +10 disguise (-2 applied to be a different race/species) so +8 adjusted +4 size bonus to str, +4 natural armor, -2 size penalty to dex -1 attack -1 size penalty AC -4 stealth -1 fly +1 CMB / CMD speed 50ft or 60ft with longstrider scent, low light vision, gore+8(2d6+5), 2 hooves +3 (1d4+2) space 10ft, reach 5
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+13=19 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 11:30:52 PM
OOC: if Anna chooses the female of the species, she would not have the horns, no horn attack but no Entanglement in the trees either. :)
Nikolai eyes the new member and extend a hand for a hand shake. "Welcome to Nikolai's Fist. You are now one of the Traitors." he grins."From our perspective, the traitor is Neutronus. There was no need to attempt to be king just to get payment. All he needed was for the Regiments to give an ultimatum or blockade the city, not conquer it. "
He eyes Anna's new form. "Gonna be a little hard to keep her hidden as we travel," he mutters.
"Alright, everyone ready? Let's put this place miles behind. Tinker, feel free to gather up some ripe corn as we go. Michael, you take the lead and scout up front. Let's go."
Perception +13 = 19
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday September 3rd, 2015 11:38:54 PM
Pru gathers her things and makes ready to move out with the rest of the group.
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 Friday September 4th, 2015 12:28:27 AM
Karavik accepts the offer to ride from the shapeshifter. It would appear that he has found a new fist. Is this the correct path to take? Who really knows. It seems clear though that this is at least a side he needs to explore to make more sense of the turmoil in the Fists.
Perhaps clarity will come.
AC 22 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday September 5th, 2015 9:46:18 AM
Tinker shrugs. Flecks of rust streak his dark chocolate hair and trimmed beard, framing a chiseled bronze face set in a permanent frown of concentration. Heavy leather-and-canvas boots, trousers, tunic, vest, and cloak with lots of pockets clothes the dwarf revealing very little skin. Weapons, tools, and a large backpack stuffed with more implements complete the image of a young adventurer expecting the worst and ready for anything.
It looks like the Agents have One new member at least, though the fracture of the Mailed Fist is making loyalty a precious commodity. Still...
Tinker reaches up and offers his hand to Karavik. "Welcome. I am Daemar Torvalsson, called Tinker. No matter what is happening to the Fist, I am loyal to anyone in our group. I'll have your back in battle."
That done, the dwarf scrambles on his pony and is ready to travel.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=30 ; Saturday September 5th, 2015 11:59:08 AM
grumbling to himself Michael saddles his mule and, helps where he can and gets ready to ride. He leads the party keeping about 75 to 100 yards ahead of them. He checks to make sure that he has no loose items to make noise on his person or harness.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Saturday September 5th, 2015 11:59:43 AM
perception = 30 (see above post)
DM Ken d100=26 ; d100=17 ; Saturday September 5th, 2015 3:23:41 PM
After regrouping, tracking back, camping, and getting back on the road, you are on day six of seven.
Delume is perhaps less than 24 hours away. Once you arrive, it's a matter of finding passage across the Bay of Elenna to Alithmar, where Nuetronis and his army are camped. Double-Fist is now up to seven members, with the addition of the fairly tight-lipped Karavik, who has yet to divulge much info about his specialties and what he brings to the Fist. Pru and Shane are still cool towards the newcomer, while Nikolai, Tinker, Trayvin and the others have been slightly more forthcoming.
The day itself is pretty. Light rains in the area have led to big fluffy clouds in the sky and plenty of shade on the ground. This eastern region of Fargunia is mostly plains, though it has been getting more rocky and hill spotted, as you draw nearer to the eastern ranges and the ever-looming Shadow Mountain.
Funny how it works sometimes, with shadows and clouds. It even feels like they might be moving with you. Far overhead, a pack of six eagles circle lazily in the sky over your group. They circle tighter and tighter, darting in and out of the clouds, kicking with their leonine bodies and...
Lion bodies? Eagle heads? That doesn't seem right!
The Griffons circle wide once more, then with a series of loud screeches, dive in from above! Claws outstretched, they seem intent on the hunt! You have one round before collision!
AC 28 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday September 5th, 2015 7:12:51 PM
"Eagle-Taurs!" Shouts Tinker as he jumps off his pony and brandishes his crossbow. There is no way the dwarf will be able to get a bead on any of them, and so goes into a defensive stance until he can attack.
Move: dismount and unsheath crossbow Standard: full defensive. +6 AC (because of high acrobatics)
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 21/13/21 Hp 59/59 CMD Saturday September 5th, 2015 8:37:40 PM
Trayvin heeds Tinker's warning and casts a defensive spell. "This doesn't look good. I hope somebody has a nasty surprise for them."
Actions cast shield of faith
Active Effects Shield of Faith 60/60 rounds remaining
Spells 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d)* 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spell
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday September 5th, 2015 9:35:00 PM
Pru does spend some time chatting with Karavik. "You mustn't mind us, if we're a little standoffish," she tells him. "We've been through a lot in the last week."
Idly, she wonders who "Shane" is. Perhaps Michael will know.
There's no time to explore that, however, as the party comes under attack! Quickly, Pru casts Haste on all the Fist members except herself.
Everyone who's paying attention is Hasted. Everyone who's not paying attention is also Hasted, but may not notice. :)
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 48/48 -- CMD 15 d20+10=26 ; Sunday September 6th, 2015 10:32:39 PM
(Know[Arcana]: 26)
Anna takes a knee so Karavik can dismount and (assuming he does so) then changes into an air elemental (standard action).
Anna says, "They aren't eagle-taurs, they are griffons and they understand common. They also have the ability to pounce and if you one catches you you'll probably get raked by its claws."
Anna then says, "Griffons, we mean you no harm, we just seek to pass through your lands. If you cease this attack we will spare you, but if you persist you may die!"
She then moves to be flying directly over Pru, so that if any Griffon wants to get to the sorceress it will have to go through the air elemental that is Anna.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as elemental body I (small air elemental) - 6 hours +10 to disguise; modified to +8 (to be another race/species) +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly; making fly modifier (+20) -1 CMB/CMD +2 size bonus Dex, +2 natural armor, fly 90 ft (perfect) (with haste) darkvision 60 ft, 2xSlam +8 (1d4+4) or 2xpower attack slam +6(1d4+10) (with haste) whirlwind: Save DC 17 (4th level spell + 3 wisdom), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d4+4
Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 AC, +1 reflex save + 30 ft movement, additional attack w/ full round attack
DM sanity info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Known / left: 0th: Detect Magic; Detect Poison; Toros Taur Try; Guidance (at will) 1st: Shillelagh,Magic Stone,Longstrider,Goodberry,Entangle,(Domain) 2nd:Spider Climb ,Soften Earth and Stone,Bull's Strength, Barkskin,(Domain) 3rd:Spike Growth,Magic Fang, Greater, Snare, Plant Growth(Domain) 2/4 wildshape uses left 1 hero point unspent }
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 46/46 CMD 17 Monday September 7th, 2015 9:34:50 AM
Having dismounted from Anna's back, Karavik begins reciting a tale of valor and courage, hoping to inspire the same in his new comrades.
"And the soldier held the gap in his line, against all odds. His blade was swift and sharp, dispatching any foe that came near. Such is the duty of the soldier. To stand and fight when others would flee..."
Karavik's words melt into the background as combat nears.
Move Action: Dismount and draw crossbow Standard Action: Begin bardic performance: inspire courage +2 (17/18 rounds remaining) Everyone now has a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+12=32 ; d20+12=24 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+6=15 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 12:24:12 PM
Spells in effec: Mage Armor from Pru - cast every day (I think still applies) Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref, +30' to base Move, extra Att w/ Full Attack Inspire Courage: +2 Att/dmg, +2 vs charm/fear
Nikolai takes the opportunity to chat with Karavik when possible, getting a feel for his capabilities and how those will mesh with theirs. When the griffons swoop towards them, he is pleased at the boost in confidence Karavik instills upon them.
He attempts a fast dismount: Ride +6 DC20 = 15 Fumbling in the saddle, his dismount takes the usual amount of time.
Anna's call to the griffons means Nikolai holds any attack until the griffons show their intent. If he is not attacked directly or cannot reach one that does attack, he moves adjacent to the nearest Fist member.
"Hold close to make sure we can support each other!" he calls out.
Or Move to nearest Fist member if he can't attack.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20=5 ; d20+16=30 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 12:44:25 PM
Several things hit Michael at once. The song of Courage and Honor from someone he felt probably had no Honor, the slowing of the world from Pru's spell and the Holy Purpose from Trayvin. The Oppressive mood that had been following him since the farm vanishes in a combination of mystic, divine and elemental energies. On top of all of that the beauty of the six, as Anna calls them "Griffons" leaves Michael slightly befit of common sense. He stands up on the back of Daisy and adopts a defensive stance. If one of them comes close he tries to keep it off of himself and Daisy. if it attacks another he lends aid to the rest of the group. If one of them lands...He cannot help himself, he jumps on its back.
total defence +6 to ac. aid another =5 miss (unsure what modifies the aid another skill. acrobatics to jump onto a Griffon =30
The griffons scream and streak down from the sky. While they understand common, they do not seem to show any intent of backing down. Anna knows they are neutral creatures, territorial, and that this time of year they congregate to mate. It's possible there are chicks nearby, or perhaps the unusual aggression is showmanship in the company of a mate.
One by one, golden streaks slam into the mailed fist from above!
Griffon 1: Crashes into Anna in a frenzy of feathers and talons! Bite hits AC 25 for 5 damage. Talon his AC 23 for 6 damage. Rake hits AC 26 for 6 damage. Rake his AC 25 for 4 damage. Anna takes 21 Damage
Griffon 2: Spotting Karavik, the Griffon shrieks and dives, savaging itself upon the bard. Bite his AC 20 for 4, Talon hits AC 23 for 7, Rake hits AC 27 and 22 for 6 and 6. Karavik takes 19 damage.
Griffon 3, 16 Damage, AC 11: ( Charged, Stunned 1 round.): Descending on Nikolai, the Griffon's eyes dart back and forth between the elf and his horse. Settled, it swoops in, and takes a crushing jump-fist in the forehead as it closes in. It's eyes roll backwards, and it falls stunned to the ground!
Griffon 4: Though Anna moved to block movement to Prudence, aerial combat is a tricky thing. The griffon simply alters it's angle of descent a little bit. She does though, get an attack of opportunity! It (Anna please roll AoO on the griffon as it passes.) Prudence is quick to haste the party, and does not dismount. The griffon swoops in and tears apart her horse!
Horse takes 20 damage, and drops to -5. Prudence must make a DC 15 ride check or take 1d6 (5)points of damage as her mount falls to the ground. She must also make a DC 20 ride check or lose a move action as she dismounts from the creature.
Griffon 5: Michael stages a very delicate series of actions!
1st: He uses a move action to stand up on his mount while it is in motion! This required a DC 15 ride check. (DM will roll using michaels sheet to save time. Pass!
2nd: He uses his standard action for full defense!
The Griffon though, isn't much aware of any of this. It fixates on the mount underneath the halfling of much daring-do. The mount takes 26 damage, and falls to -13 con! It could bleed out next turn if not attended to!
Michael must make a DC 15 ride check or take 1d6 (5)points of damage as his mount falls to the ground. He must also make a DC 20 ride check or lose a move action as he dismounts from the creature.
If both of these are successful, Michaels acrobatics check is enough to leap atop the Griffon, though it will make an Aoo. Further, if he wishes to do anything other Griffon-surf using ride and acrobatics, such as hang on, he must make a grapple check.
Griffon 6: This creature bee-lines for Trayvin. Talons out, it crashes into the half-orc cleric, but is somewhat deterred by his armor. Bite and Talon hit AC 23 for 7 and 4 damage, and one rake hits AC 27 for 7 damage. Trayvin takes 18 damage. Trayvin must dismount, make a dc20 ride check to control his mount, or spend his full turn controlling the mount.
DM Ken Griffons in the sky an' your dyin'... Monday September 7th, 2015 3:09:25 PM
For this particular map, tell me where you are moving and whatnot.
For smiles, sing the map link name to the tune of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+3=17 ; d20+11=28 ; 5d4=14 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 4:46:11 PM
Pru manages to avoid damage as her mount is killed from under her. She scrambles away from the mangled creature. "Poor thing," she murmurs.
[Pru would like to dismount to M-5. I think you can still dismount to any square adjacent to your mount, so that should be fine.]
She turns her attention skyward, and realizes the griffons are close enough to be a worry. She casts her spell carefully, to avoid those sharp talons. A sheet of flame leaps from her outstretched fingers.
[Cast defensively: 28, success. Cast Burning Hands, which should get the griffons in front of Pru and Trayvin. The griffons take 14 damage, DC 16 Reflex save for half.]
AC 28 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=26 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+5=8 ; 2d6=6 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 9:40:23 PM
Tinker tries to speed around one flank and attack the griffon on Trayvin from behind
Drop crossbow free action Unsheath urgrosh free as part of move Move 50 feet to P3
Acrobatics 26 vs griffon CMD+10 to avoid AOO on full move
Attack 20 (for +2 flank) Dam. 8+6 sneak =14
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+7=19 ; d20+7=22 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=26 ; d4=3 ; 3d6=11 ; d4=3 ; 3d6=17 ; d4=1 ; 3d6=8 ; d4=1 ; 3d6=10 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 10:40:29 PM
ooc: as the griffon attacks my mule (poor Daisy) could Michael use the attack to perform an AOO on the griffon as well as the checks to dismount? would he be flanked against the mule by me?
Michael was assuming that the creatures would land, Noticing that this is not the case he attempts to skewer the griffon as it tears into his mule. He leaps as it crashes into Daisy and as the creature passes under him He tries to stick his rapier into its neck, chest and flank. things move so slowly that he seems to take forever to pass under him, In the air as he is, he gets no feedback from the blade and cannot be certain if he hit or not. He winces as the creature virtually tears, his friend, his mule Daisy apart. Once his momentum carries him past he sticks the landing. and turns to face the beast with blood in his eye and death on his mind.
ride checks 19 and 22. (no bouns +3 for haste and song modified = 22 and 25 respectively) to hit AC 16, 26, 23 and 26 ( Haste = 2x AOO + 2x attack ) is he flanked by attacking my mule? if so damage rolls are as follows. 1st. aoo 3 points rapier flanking bonus 11= 14 2nd aoo 3 points rapier flanking bonus 17 = 20 1st attack 1 point rapier flanking bounus 8 = 9 2nd attack 1 point rapier flanking bouns 10 = 11
if any of the attacks hit, and if I have AOO and flank the first to hit does +3 bleed/round.
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 27/48 -- CMD 15 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=20 ; d4+12=14 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=26 ; d4+12=13 ; d4+12=14 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 11:38:10 PM
(OOC: if can powerattack an AOO then 28 threat of critical with with 20 to confirm for 28 damage if crit confirmed or 14 otherwise; if can't powerattack an A00 30 with 22 to confirm for 16 damage if crit confirmed or 8 damage otherwise; I want to use the power attack, but I don't know if it is allowed on AOOs )
(Fly check to hover : 33)
Anna-elemental hovers and attempts to haste power attack the griffon that just attacked her.
(15 vs AC; 13 damage) (26 vs AC; 14 damage)
(OOC: Also since the griffon is flying it needs to make a DC 10 fly check to avoid using 10 feet of altitude if it took damage)
Active Effects: Wildshaped as elemental body I (small air elemental) - 6 hours +10 to disguise; modified to +8 (to be another race/species) +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly; making fly modifier (+20) -1 CMB/CMD +2 size bonus Dex, +2 natural armor, fly 90 ft (perfect) (with haste) darkvision 60 ft, 2xSlam +8 (1d4+4) or 2xpower attack slam +6(1d4+10) (with haste) whirlwind: Save DC 17 (4th level spell + 3 wisdom), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d4+4
Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 AC, +1 reflex save + 30 ft movement, additional attack w/ full round attack - 5 rounds
Inspire courage: +2 morale bonus vs charm / fear; +2 competence attack and damage - 17 rounds
DM sanity info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Known / left: 0th: Detect Magic; Detect Poison; Toros Taur Try; Guidance (at will) 1st: Shillelagh,Magic Stone,Longstrider,Goodberry,Entangle,(Domain) 2nd:Spider Climb ,Soften Earth and Stone,Bull's Strength, Barkskin,(Domain) 3rd:Spike Growth,Magic Fang, Greater, Snare, Plant Growth(Domain) 2/4 wildshape uses left 1 hero point unspent }
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 41/59 CMD d20+11=16 ; d8+5=10 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 6:44:54 AM
Trayvin dismounts from his horse and completes the flank that Tinker set up. He swings with his Morningstar and tries to land a blow on the griffon.
Actions: dismount(opposite to Tinker) and attack Griffon6. Attack = hit AC 18( forgot to add the flank bonus to roller), dmg 10
Active Effects: Shield of Faith 59/60 rounds remaining Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref, +30' to base Move, extra Att w/ Full Attack Inspire Courage: +2 Att/dmg, +2 vs charm/fear
Spells 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d)* 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spell
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 27/46 CMD 17 d20=16 ; d20=11 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:54:50 AM
Karavik steps backwards, freeing himself of the proximity of the griffon. This small gap is enough for him to unleash a flurry of bolts from his crossbow.
Fortunately, his "mount" can take care of itself.
Karavik maintains his inspiring oratory. (16/18 rounds remaining)
5 foot step to L-14. The map wouldn't let me edit myself. Full round attack with the crossbow, taking advantage of free action reloads from Rapid Reload Attack 1 16+9+2(courage)+1(Haste)+1(PBS)=29 Damage 6+1+2(courage)+1(PBS)=10 Attack 2 11+9+2(courage)+1(Haste)+1(PBS)=24 Damage 1+1+2(courage)+1(PBS)=5
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+9=27 ; d8+3=10 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:05:08 PM
OOC: I just noticed I forgot to give my Stunning Fist stats. Thanks for looking them up.
Spells in effec: Mage Armor from Pru - cast every day (I think still applies) Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref, +30' to base Move, extra Att w/ Full Attack Inspire Courage: +2 Att/dmg, +2 vs charm/fear Stunning Fist: 4/5
Nikolai hated to do this but circumstances demanded it. However pretty these things are, they are hungry and intent on eating horse and Fist alike. For Anna's sake, though, he chooses to not use lethal damage against the stunned griffon (-2 AC, no Dex bonus).
Flurry of Blows (non-lethal): Att 1 +6 +1(haste)+2(InsC)= 29, N20, confirm crit = 18, dmg = 10, 20 if crit Att 2 +6 +1(haste)+2(InsC)= 29, N20, confirm crit = 20, dmg = 10, 20 if crit
if it is still conscious (non-lethal): Haste Attack +6 +1(haste)+2(InsC)= 19, dmg = 6
If it is still conscious (non-lethal): Ki Pt Attack +6 +1(haste)+2(InsC)= 27, dmg = 10
If the griffon remains conscious he takes a 5' step to M15, if it is unconscious, he takes a 5' step to N15.
Ki Pts: 4/5
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:17:56 PM
Time seems to stop, a mist of blood fogs the air around Daisy where the Griffons talons and beak have done their dirty work. in that breathless moment the senses are drawn to the little things, a bee supping upon a wild flower, a wren startled by the sudden violence. The way Karavik's song seems to vibrate the air almost visibily . the scratch in Trayvin's armor flecks of steel still hanging in the air, Pru's flame creating fan of crimson and yellow, heat waves warping the air above. Nikolai, his face terrible in it's concentration, an imprint of his fist still outlined in the forhead of the Griffon he hit, and Anna's griffon contorted and twisted by the winds she's thrown it's way. It's a beautiful symphony of destruction, A song of fury and blood. For just that moment, that split second in time, it all comes together, and Michael feels as if he is one with the universe or perhaps the universe is one with him,
DM Ken Griffons in the sky an' your dyin'... d20+3=4 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=20 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:30:41 PM
Prudence: dismounts successfully, and feels bad for her downed horse. There isn't much time for remorse. She concentrates and blasts flames over two griffons. The nearest Griffon is mostly unaffected, but the further target near Tinker is bathed with flames! The creature shrieks with pain, then wobbles shakily on it's feet. Her horse fails to stabilize, and bleeds some more. (Mount: -5)
Tinker and Trayvin: flank one of the Griffons, and smash it with mace and polearm. Trayvins horse panics, and flees north.
Michael:: looks for an opening to take an attack of opportunity, but because he shares the space with his mount, there isn't a chance to do so. He passes his dismount and tries to make the magical beast pay for it's kill, but without a flanker it's tough. His daggers do some damage, but not nearly as much as if he could have hit it in the vitals.
Anna has much better luck, not only cracking the Griffon darting at Pru hard as it flies by (Fly check autopass), but smashing her closest foe twice with fists backed by hard currents of air.
Griffon 1, 27 damage: Furious, the creature shrieks again at Anna, it's loud cry hurting her ears. It launches into a frenzy of attacks! None of them hurt the wispy elemental. The Griffon cautiously back up 5ft.
Griffon 2, 15 damage: Bleeding from two crossbow punctures, the Griffon hops forward and tries to wrap Karavik up in it's forelegs, but fails to latch on.
Griffon 3, 36 Damage:(20 nonlethal) Shaking off it's stun, it claws back at Nikolai, but the monk easily bats away it's attacks.
Griffon 4, 42 damage: Wobbly and staggered, this creature lets out a weak mewling cry, then tries to fly away in retreat!
Griffon 5, 6 damage: With a low growl, this Griffon tries to tear up Michael as well, but it's claws get stuck in his armor!
Griffon 6, 31 damage.: With a shriek of pain, and plenty of prey on the ground, this creature flies away in a hasty withdraw! It can feed later.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) 3d4+3=10 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:51:16 PM
The two griffons closest to her seem to be retreating, so Pru fires a spread of Magic Missiles at the griffon nearest to Anna. It takes 10 points of force damage.
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 27/48 -- CMD 15 d20+20=33 ; d20+8=15 ; d4+12=16 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 11:07:06 PM
Anna says to the Griffon attacking her, "If you stop attacking us and leave us alone we won't hurt you further. Same goes for the rest of your group."
Then in a gesture of good will she does not attack further. She does however move 5 feet closer to the Griffon and continues to hover (flight check: 33)
However, if the griffon attacks her or make a move for her fist she will retaliate. (readied action only if it tries to attack her or make a move toward any of her group; power attack slam)
(Hit vs AC : 15; 16 damage)
Active Effects: Wildshaped as elemental body I (small air elemental) - 6 hours +10 to disguise; modified to +8 (to be another race/species) +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly; making fly modifier (+20) -1 CMB/CMD +2 size bonus Dex, +2 natural armor, fly 90 ft (perfect) (with haste) darkvision 60 ft, 2xSlam +8 (1d4+4) or 2xpower attack slam +6(1d4+10) (with haste) whirlwind: Save DC 17 (4th level spell + 3 wisdom), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d4+4
Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 AC, +1 reflex save + 30 ft movement, additional attack w/ full round attack - 4 rounds
Inspire courage: +2 morale bonus vs charm / fear; +2 competence attack and damage - 16 rounds
DM sanity info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Known / left: 0th: Detect Magic; Detect Poison; Toros Taur Try; Guidance (at will) 1st: Shillelagh,Magic Stone,Longstrider,Goodberry,Entangle,(Domain) 2nd:Spider Climb ,Soften Earth and Stone,Bull's Strength, Barkskin,(Domain) 3rd:Spike Growth,Magic Fang, Greater, Snare, Plant Growth(Domain) 2/4 wildshape uses left 1 hero point unspent }
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+8=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d4=3 ; 3d6=18 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=22 ; 2d4=6 ; 3d6=11 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 12:31:47 AM
As the Griffons claws tear at his armor, Michael pump fakes to the right, then if the beast goes for it he slips around to it's left side and buries his rapier into is chest.
feint = 25 +2 for song +1 for haste? (not added to original roll, cause I didn't know if they applied)
to hit AC 19 for 21 points of damage +3 bleed/ round
( I assume that I only get one attack since I used a standard action for the feint, but just In case I do get two...) to hit AC 31 (critical confirmed for 6 +11 for sneak attack. for 17 points of damage.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Wednesday September 9th, 2015 12:33:08 AM
oops -4 for non humanoid creatrue...= feint 21 base.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 41/59 CMD Wednesday September 9th, 2015 5:44:41 AM
Seeing some of the griffons have decided they have had enough, Trayvin gives the rest a chance to retreat. He moves a few feet and reaches out a hand to stabilize Pru's horse.
Actions: move to L7, cast stabilize on Pru's horse.
Active Effects: Shield of Faith 57/60 rounds remaining Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref, +30' to base Move, extra Att w/ Full Attack Inspire Courage: +2 Att/dmg, +2 vs charm/fear
Spells 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d)* 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spell
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 27/46 CMD 17 d20+13=17 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 8:05:38 AM
Seeing the others hold their attacks, Karavik follows suit. He does, however, keep his crossbow at the ready in case of further aggression from the griffons.
Karavik maintains his inspiring oratory until he is sure that the danger has passed. (15/18 rounds remaining)
Readied attack to be used if the Griffons attack or advance on the Fist Attack 1 4+9+2(courage)+1(Haste)+1(PBS)=17 Damage 1+1+2(courage)+1(PBS)=5 Attack 2 15+9+2(courage)+1(Haste)+1(PBS)=28 Damage 6+1+2(courage)+1(PBS)=10
OOC: I am not sure if you saw my attacks from the previous round, as they were not reflected in the DM post above.
DM Ken Griffons in the sky an' your dyin'... Wednesday September 9th, 2015 10:09:21 AM
(Brad, I saw them but probably didn't write on them enough! I try to recognize everyones actions, and apologize I missed yours somehow. "Bleeding from two crossbow punctures, the Griffon hops forward and tries to wrap Karavik up in it's forelegs, but fails to latch on", was reflective of your attacks.)
AC 28 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+12=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+5=12 ; 2d6=12 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 8:51:08 PM
Tinker makes a low rush for Griffon #1, Anna the air elemental is talking to it in some strange language, which provides an excellent diversion! The double-bladed urgrosh skims in a parallel attack against the golden hindquarters!
Move toward griffon 1 at half speed (40 feet) Acrobatics 31 to avoid AOO Attack AC 24 Damage 12+12 sneak attack = 24 total!!!
DM Ken Griffons in the sky an' your dyin'... Wednesday September 9th, 2015 9:29:00 PM Prudence and Anna make a great double team. After some magic missile diplomacy, Anna's offer of retreat begins to sink in with the Griffon. It backs away slowly, then turns and flees after it's mate already speeding north. Curiously, they perch together and seem to wait. They watch the corpse of the fallen mule carefully.
Michael is not so forgiving as his Fist-mates. He gashes the bird, but not terribly deep. He gets unexpected help in the form of a charging Tinker, who rips into it with his urgosh.
Karavik backs away, giving the birds a chance to retreat, but keeps his crossbow at the ready. None of the Griffons seem willing to test his aim, and the rest withdraw from from the combat, flying different directions until they get the chance to circle around and rejoin their pack north of the battle.
Nikolai has the chance to take a parting series of attacks at his previous target, should he wish. Trayvin takes a moment to keep Anna's horse from dying, showing his compassion for living creatures. (Or possibly his pragmatism in preserving assets.)
The magical beasts seem to be done with the fight, though they haven't exactly fled the area. Instead they have withdrawn to the north and are watching you carefully, with Griffon 4 nestled in the middle of their pack.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Wednesday September 9th, 2015 10:31:16 PM
Nikolai does not continue his attacks and lets the griffons escape. He does wonder, though, what benefit this would be. There are numerous travelers upon these roads an most of them not capable of defending themselves like the Fist can.
"I don't like the way they eye us. I'm sure that at this point all they want is the dead animals. But keep careful watch on them and if they start this way again, Karavik, put a few more of those bolts in them."
He then turns and helps with the wounded animals. He pulls their wand of Cure Light Wounds out of his backpack and hands it over to Trayvin. "Here, use this healing wand on the worse horses. We can't heal them all fully right now but I want them able to move. Use at least one charge on each wounded animal, we can do more healing once we are away from here."
What do you want to do about Daisy?" he asks.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 d20+13=23 ; d20+13=33 ; d4=4 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+13=23 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; 3d6+13=30 ; 3d6=9 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 10:58:18 PM
ooc: Did I not get the feint? 21 points is a pretty substantial hunk of HP.
Michael notices his friend Tinker coming in on the Griffons right side, so he stays where he's at on the birds left. with the creature pinned between them, it's about to get ugly for the beast. He flicks his Rapier out again twice in quick succession. He wants to drop the creature, not kill it. to hit AC 23 for 17 damage. to hit AC 33 Natural 20! Crit confirmed! 13 points.
once again, if any of my sneak attacks hit (if it hasn't already happened) I do +3 points of bleed damage per round. If the beast is already down from Tinkers Urgrosh, I refrain from damaging it further. if it drops from the first blow I refrain from damaging it further.
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 27/48 -- CMD 15 Wednesday September 9th, 2015 11:00:27 PM
Anna flies down to join her fist. "I can carry a lot as a large quadruped (OOC: 300 lbs = light load, 600 medium, 900 heavy) and all my gear merges into my body so I could turn into another mount and carry Michael and Karavik."
(OOC: that strange language was common)
"I just don't know if I should wait until we are away from the griffons till taking another mount form. I'm thinking something less flashy, like a heavy horse. I wouldn't be that great in fights but if something attacks from the air a Megalocerus isn't that useful either"
Active Effects: Wildshaped as elemental body I (small air elemental) - 6 hours +10 to disguise; modified to +8 (to be another race/species) +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly; making fly modifier (+20) -1 CMB/CMD +2 size bonus Dex, +2 natural armor, fly 90 ft (perfect) (with haste) darkvision 60 ft, 2xSlam +8 (1d4+4) or 2xpower attack slam +6(1d4+10) (with haste) whirlwind: Save DC 17 (4th level spell + 3 wisdom), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d4+4
Haste: +1 attack rolls, +1 AC, +1 reflex save + 30 ft movement, additional attack w/ full round attack - <4 rounds?[//b]
Inspire courage: +2 morale bonus vs charm / fear; +2 competence attack and damage - [b] < 16 rounds?
DM sanity info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Known / left: 0th: Detect Magic; Detect Poison; Toros Taur Try; Guidance (at will) 1st: Shillelagh,Magic Stone,Longstrider,Goodberry,Entangle,(Domain) 2nd:Spider Climb ,Soften Earth and Stone,Bull's Strength, Barkskin,(Domain) 3rd:Spike Growth,Magic Fang, Greater, Snare, Plant Growth(Domain) 2/4 wildshape uses left 1 hero point unspent }
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday September 9th, 2015 11:22:09 PM
Pru stands anxiously by, her gaze flitting nervously from the lurking griffons to her poor, mangled horse.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday September 10th, 2015 1:15:48 AM
OOC: Feint: the Bluff check, if successful deprives the opponent its Dex bonus to AC on your NEXT attack. That is, since Feint is a Standard Action, the attack the Feint takes effect on is in the next round unless you spend a Hero point.
That also means that if you use Feint, you don't get an attack that round unless you spend a Hero Point.
What you should aim for is getting Improved Feint feat, which transfers the Feint from a Standard Action to a Move Action. Now you really got something going. Feint and Attack every round.
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 22/14/21 Hp 41/59 CMD 3d6=7 ; 3d6=10 ; Thursday September 10th, 2015 5:48:51 AM
Trayvin takes the wand from Nikolai. "Thanks, but let's save it for when there is more urgent need. Gather everyone near Pru's horse and I will get us underway again."
"If we are going to make the best time that we can, we should divide out Michael's gear to the other horses, and he can take turns riding with different mounts so we don't tire any of them out too much. I don't think there is much we can do for the mule. Looks like it is griffon food now."
Actions: channel energy 7, 10 everyone who agreed to be healed receives 17 points of healing.
Spells 0th- Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1st- Bless, Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith(d)* 2nd- Bull’s Strength, Restoration- Lesser, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Bless Weapon(d) 3rd- Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light(d) * denotes used spell
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 44/46 CMD 17 Thursday September 10th, 2015 8:23:47 AM
Karavik keeps his crossbow trained on the nearby Griffons as he steps into Trayvin's healing aura. As the newcomer to the group, he wants to be sure that he is following all of Nikolai's orders. These seem like good soldiers, and they are all there is between he and death at the moment.
Actions Move, continue with my readied attack if the Griffons become aggressive again End bardic performance
AC 21 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=15 ; Thursday September 10th, 2015 8:33:41 AM
Tinker puffs a little from his charge, but there is work to be done. He waves at Anna, her words making sense now. "Amazing that an air elemental talking to an Eagle-taur speaking Common. I need my ears cleaned."
But first, the dwarf cleans and sheathes his urgrosh on his back and retrieves his repeating heavy crossbow, inspecting it for damage. A fresh bolt and Tinker also goes on guard against the griffons. "Looks like we can't do nothing other than patch up and move out, eh?" Tinker doesn't like the taste of his own words, but can't see another choice.
Perception. 15
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Thursday September 10th, 2015 7:50:05 PM
As the griffon flies off trailing blood, but not the blood Michael was trying for, the buzz of battle fades and he turns to face the ruined thing that was his friend, Daisy. He walks over to her, and places his hand on her nose, strange to feel it so cold and yet so familiar. How many miles have we traveled together old girl? How many months? You carried me with nary a complaint and took the antics I did on your back with naught but a flick of the ear. You liked the apples I gave you, and I always loved how you would nuzzle me in that gentle way of yours for more. I always appreciated your strength, but I loved you for your ease, and how you took the world with...a long suffering style and aplomb. He strokes her pelt, and begins to unbuckle the bit and pack saddle attached to her back. As the saddle falls to the side tears well up and flow down his cheeks, his voice gets husky and sobs threaten to take his words. Remeber how you used to love it when I'd rub you down after we got back to the citadel, I wouldn't let the stable hands do it, cause you were my baby. I'm so sorry, I couldn't protect you. You were a good mule and you were my friend. I am going to miss you so much. Standing he wipes a blood stained arm across his eyes, exhales loudly and pulls it back in. He braces a foot against her back and pulls the straps for her saddle from beneath her. but you aren't here anymore are you Daisy? Your spirit now resides in the lands of rest. This is just a shell. I don't think those griffons would have attacked if they weren't hungry, and I can't think of a way to bury you that would do you as much honor as letting those magnificent beast carry you to the skies in their bellies. Ima go talk to them. tell them who you were. He sets the saddle down and walks little ways towards the griffons. He shouts [b]HEY GRIFFONS! YOU KILLED MY MULE FAIR AND SQUARE. HER NAME WAS DAISY, AND SHE WAS MORE THAN JUST A MOUNT FOR ME. SHE WAS MY FRIEND AND I LOVED HER. I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO EAT HER WHEN WE LEAVE...AND THATS FINE, BUT I ALSO WANT YOU TO KEEP IN MIND THAT SHE WAS MORE THAN JUST A MEAL TO SOME FOLKS. OKAY? He then turns around walks back to the saddle, slings it over his shoulder and starts walking away.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Thursday September 10th, 2015 8:20:45 PM
Ooc. All that was on the pack saddle was a little bed I had made to sit in, and some hand holds and a place where to hook the reins. I was envisioning her as a rideable pack mule to carry all of our loot. So I just got the saddle to carry.
As Michael shouts, the alpha Griffon steps forward and cocks it's head to one side. It's hard to tell at all if it understands. Now that the battle is over, it's easy to see the beasts are awfully skinny. A few bear scars from weapons, older than today's battle.
It's possible they've ran afoul of the Mailed Fist elsewhere, or some other group that has harassed their pack.
As Michael turns to walk, the largest caws loudly into the air, then bobs it's head and pecks the dirt twice. Whether that's a farewell, or just a motion from a dumb bird, it's hard to tell.
The Fist gathers itself up. It's not far now to the port, less than a few hours. The option to either camp a night before moving in, or finding an inn with a bed lies on the table.
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 27/48 -- CMD 15 d20+13=21 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+11=13 ; 2d4=2 ; Thursday September 10th, 2015 9:21:25 PM
Anna searches in the vicinity for some berries (Survival: 21; Know [nature] :15; Perception : 13)
If she finds them she picks some and casts goodberry creating 2 goodberries. She places the 2 berries by the fallen mule and calls up to the Griffons, "I'm sorry the berries aren't much, but they will sustain you more than a normal berry would and even heal a little bit. I would suggest the more injured amongst you partake. I could only create 2 berries."
"I'm all for camping out tonight, and not have to deal with the risk of being found out in an inn. Though I will submit to the group's decision." Anna opines.
Active Effects: Wildshaped as elemental body I (small air elemental) - < 6 hours +10 to disguise; modified to +8 (to be another race/species) +1 size bonus AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly; making fly modifier (+20) -1 CMB/CMD +2 size bonus Dex, +2 natural armor, fly 90 ft (perfect) (with haste) darkvision 60 ft, 2xSlam +8 (1d4+4) or 2xpower attack slam +6(1d4+10) (with haste) whirlwind: Save DC 17 (4th level spell + 3 wisdom), Height: 10 - 20 ft, damage 1d4+4
DM sanity info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Known / left: 0th: Detect Magic; Detect Poison; Toros Taur Try; Guidance (at will) 1st: Shillelagh,Magic Stone,Longstrider,*Goodberry,Entangle,(Domain) 2nd:Spider Climb ,Soften Earth and Stone,Bull's Strength, Barkskin,(Domain) 3rd:Spike Growth,Magic Fang, Greater, Snare, Plant Growth(Domain) 2/4 wildshape uses left 1 hero point unspent }
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+11=27 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+4=19 Thursday September 10th, 2015 10:56:59 PM
Nikolai watches his friends and does not press for the time. Daisy was a good mule and he also was sad to see her go. He looks around and remembers that Trayvin's horse ran off towards the north.
"We'll need to track down Trayvin's horse," he mutters as he thinks of their options. "Anna, you and I will go track it down and bring it back. The rest of you start towards town but be looking for a place to camp for the night. We'll follow once we catch the horse. Keep an eye out for us and I'll look for your tracks. Hopefully this won't take long."
With that Nikolai has Michael's gear added to his own horse and he and Anna go looking for Trayvin's runaway horse.
Survival (Track)+11 = 27
He lets Anna deal with calming the horse down unless his handle animal skills are better (+4).
Returning with the horse he looks for the Fist's tracks: Survival (Track) +11 = 22
Oh, Aid Another on Handle Animal +4 = 19, she gets a +2 if needed.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Thursday September 10th, 2015 11:25:37 PM
Michael is okay with camping out.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday September 11th, 2015 12:47:10 AM
Pru nods in response to Nikolai's orders, and begins gently leading her still-wounded horse toward town.
"You're a good, brave horse," she tells it. "And there'll be rest for you tonight, and grass to eat, and clear water to drink, and I'll take really good care of you."
Trayvin (BrianZ) AC 18/10/18 Hp 58/59 CMD Friday September 11th, 2015 5:34:00 AM
Trayvin is somewhat concerned about the state the griffons are in. "If they are having trouble hunting for meals, maybe many other predators are as well. I think we should consider pressing on to an inn, both for safety and also to gather some information now that we are getting closer to our goal."
AC 21 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+10=28 ; Friday September 11th, 2015 11:31:38 AM
Tinker harrumphs, feeling the strength of emotion from Michael without understanding why. The dwarf looks at his mount and tries to feel ... Something. Nope. Just the pleasure at havimg a useful tool to hand when needed. No, the dwarf doesn't understand, but he sure will protect his battle buddy's right to feel it!
As usual, whenever something that seems important goes over Tinker's head, he retreats into moody silence. He gathers up the reins of his pony in one hand and keeps his crossbow in the other to walk with the others to town.
Perception 28
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+11(4), R+11, CMB+9, CMD+20 Friday September 11th, 2015 11:44:16 AM
When they settle down for the night, either camp or inn, Michael who has been pensive and quiet during the trip speaks up. You know, I know what it's like to be hungry. Living on the streets in Arlowe, trying not to get caught, I've spent many a night, shoot sometimes three or four nights, with an empty stomach. I can't fault those Griffons for doing what they did. But I've been thinking. Maybe we could recruit 'um. Hear me out. We could travel a lot faster on them than on a horse, avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble on the ground, and when we do find trouble..well those guys are a lot tougher and more fell than livestock. Not to mention... How cool would it be to fly on a griffon!. His eyes light up a bit and a hint of a smile crosses his face. So here is what I propose to do. After we get done with this errand, if we survive, let's go back to that area with some livestock, they must have a nest around there someplace, so when they come for the animals we let them take a few. While they are feeding Anna can commune with them and let's see if they might be interested in joining up. I don't know how much they eat, but I'm pretty sure we can keep them fed, the captain might even be up for it. in any case it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.
AC 21 T16 F16 CMD 21 (25 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 45/45 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday September 11th, 2015 3:09:45 PM
Tinker considers his friend's idea. "Hate to see any creature suffer. Even if they don't join, they could be more friendly. And maybe the reason why they are hurt and hungry is because of what Nutrius is doing around here. That makes it Fist responsibility to make right. Our responsibility."
The dwarf's nodding is slow, but determined.
Anna Morphe[small air elemental] (Hugh C) -- AC 18/16/13 - HP 27/48 -- CMD 15 d20+11=22 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+4=21 ; Friday September 11th, 2015 4:44:50 PM
Anna is in agreement about the griffons, "If we can come back and do something to improve their lot I would be happy to do so. I think this could be one of those instances that the elder druid spoke of where this conflict within the Fist is smaller than the land. Helping these griffons would be a service for the land and even if they don't join up, it could make the road safer for Travelers."
Anna takes to the air in order to help Nikolai track down the spooked mount. (Perception: 22) If she doesn't spot it from the air she will fly down and try to follow the tracks (Survival : 29)
When she gets to the Horse she will try to use Wild Empathy to improve its mood and convince it to come back with her and Nikolai to the group. (Wild Empathy: 13 like diplomacy). Failing that she will attempt to handle the animal (Handle Animal : 21)
Karavik (Brad) AC 18/13/15 HP 44/46 CMD 17 Friday September 11th, 2015 10:56:42 PM "I think that sounds like a fantastic idea Michael. A fine, imposing sight our Fist would make coming in on griffons."
Karavik is touched by the raw emotion of Michael's loss, and equally impressed with the man's resolve and practicality.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 22 Ffted 17 HP 22/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Saturday September 12th, 2015 9:59:48 PM
Nikolai is skeptical of the idea of befriending the griffons and train them as mounts. He knows the hard work it takes just to get a horse well trained and griffons are more intelligent and have a greater will than a horse. But he does not discourage the idea either. "It sounds like it would be fun indeed. But keep in mind that they are wild animals and are intelligent enough to understand us in a rudimentary way. Whether we can ever gain their friendship and trust enough for them to join us and be mounts for us will depend on a lot!" he smiles.
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