Onwards to the Wedding Saturday June 24th, 2017 3:38:46 PM
Michael is friendly and affable, enjoying the old man's company. He too seems pleased with the companionship, laughing at his tales and jokes. "Oh, there's enough money in the family to see needs taken care of. Any gift should come from the heart!"
Anna and Nikolai discuss their suspicions well away from the carriage, but decide to observe more before jumping to conclusions.
By the time they are pulling into town, it is late afternoon, and the old man bids the Agents adieu, but assured them he will see them again later this evening.
The Agents are ready to dismount and find a drink after several long and dusty days of travel.
The entire town, it seems, has set up for the wedding. It is a small town, and there is a large tent set up next to an inn at the far edge of town, effectively expanding the inn into the tent. There are tables of all sorts set up there with chairs that do not match – clearly everyone has brought whatever they can to help out with the party. There are dozens of people already started with the celebration in the tents and serving girls run hither and fro trying to keep up with the demands for service. As they approach, their mouths begin to water at the smell some kind of meat cooking on open fires near the rear of the inn.
If there's anyplace to find someone today, it will be here. And in fact, at the mention of Verity's name, a serving girl points with a mug of beer in hand at the head table, where a long line of people are waiting their turn to speak to the woman in charge.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=25 ; d20=8 ; d20+10=18 ; Saturday June 24th, 2017 4:33:18 PM
Finding that Prudence's sister is HERE, not off somewhere else preparing for the wedding Sigvar decides to accompany Prudence and Travin to meet her sister. He does not know much of what transpired with Prudence joining the Fist, but knows the basics, and that she is apprehensive about meeting the parents that just dropped her and fled. His intention is to make it possible for her to meet them and maybe smooth their relationship over. Barring that his intention is to make sure that they do nothing to hurt her again. The smells of food draw Sigvar's nose towards the rear of the inn, but even through the flap he can't quite see what smells so good. Time enough to find out later. Now is for meeting people.
Perception 25 to scope the path to the head table out and get Prudence there without mishap Diplomacy 8 to not act like an uncivilized barbarian, well, he tries anyway Perception 18 to listen to he many conversations going on as they move through the crowd
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=30 ; Sunday June 25th, 2017 10:09:51 PM
In between writing in his book, Pompous continues acting the role of look out and bodyguard for the group. He finds a place where he can have something solid at his back and keep an eye on the group at the same time, all without bow range.
Perception check for signs of trouble- 30
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=16 ; Sunday June 25th, 2017 10:27:58 PM
(OOC: when our new friend takes off, did he step outside the carriage or remain inside when he bid us adieu?)
Anna goes with Sigvar and Pru to meet her sister. Anna being an only foundling doesn't know what it is like to have a sibling so it will be interesting to see her Fistmate's sister.
(Perception: 16)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday June 25th, 2017 11:17:31 PM
The town being small and the activity surrounds the only inn they've seen so far, Nikolai joins the group heading to the party. When Michael is no longer engaged in conversation with the grandfather of the groom, Nikolai approaches him. "Michael, we need to make sure this guy is on the up-and-up. Since you've built a sort of friendship with him, start looking for any strange or unusual things about him. Anna would use a 'Detect Undead' but let's see what we can find out by observation first. If we use the 'Detect Undead', I want a good reason. This is a delicate situation. Meanwhile we'll find the groom and talk to him as well."
While the others find a place in the tent to get some drinks, Nikolai goes into the inn proper to see if they have room for the Fist.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Sunday June 25th, 2017 11:40:41 PM
Michael gets a beer and gets in line with the rest of the party to meet Pru's sister! this should be great! he drags Tinker along, knowing the dwarf would probably hide in a corner somewhere messing with a lock if not dragged to the party.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday June 25th, 2017 11:43:01 PM
Tinker allows Michael to cajole him into standing in line to meet Pru's sister, He grumbles, but inside he is curious to meet the girl.
Onwards to the Wedding Monday June 26th, 2017 6:26:11 PM
Sigvar tries to be unobtrusive, but with his bulk, its hard not to get in someone's way.
Pompous sees nothing but people bustling about, preparing for the celebration.
Anna watches the carriage continue past the inn. Apparently, it is not their elderly friend's immediate destination.
Nikolai gives Michael an errand, then goes into the inn proper. He discovers that there are two rooms available that have been paid for in advance by the groom's family.
Michael takes his assignment, but until his target makes himself known, he is free to drink with his rogue in arms.
After a few moments, the woman at the table spots Pru excuses herself abruptly to come running over.
"Prudence! I'm so happy you can make it! Our parents are off bringing in some more flowers, but the kids are running around here somewhere. I'm sure everyone will be so happy to see you!"
She gasps then, putting her hand over her mouth, then hugs her sister close, shedding a tear. "Except for Pye - he had an accident a couple years back. He always did think he was ready to run with the shepherds. He was in among a flock that got spooked. It started running - by the time we found him, it was too late. It almost makes me feel selfish being so happy for my day."
By now, the rest of Pru's family has taken notice, and her brother and sisters come around to join the reunion.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday June 26th, 2017 9:21:24 PM
Trayvin tries not to smile too much, his tusks might scare some people if they aren't used to half-orcs around here. But he can't help it. It's a happy time and even the bad news about the relative who had been killed in an accident won't dampen these festivities.
Prudence Gundle Monday June 26th, 2017 10:10:55 PM
With an air of disbelief, Pru returns her sister's hug. "Verity?" she says, not quite sure of what her eyes are telling her.
When she gets to the part about Pious, Pru begins to cry. "What?" she says. "No! No, that's awful. Oh, Alemi's love, how awful! I wish--" but Pru isn't sure what she wishes.
Struggling for control, she turns to greet Rye and Faith and a little girl who must be Mercy, though she was just a babe in arms when Pru left. "Oh, it's so good to see everyone! But so strange, too! Verity, why are you getting married here, instead of at home? And who is this fellow? How did you even meet him?"
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday June 26th, 2017 11:07:18 PM
a warmth fills Tinkers heart. you can see that Pru Missed her family more than she let on. and that the loss of her sibling hurt her. such melancholy is an old friend to him, but as usual he holds it inside and fiddles in his pocket with a lock.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday June 26th, 2017 11:11:43 PM
Nikolai scratches his head, 'How'd they know...?' then shrugs. "Ok, we'll be back with our stuff," he smiles and goes back out to join the Fist. He sees Pru and Verity hugging and smiles. He saunters over to the two and slightly clears his throat. "Ahummm... Pru, can you introduce me?" and blushes slightly.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+21=40 ; d20+17=26 ; Monday June 26th, 2017 11:13:36 PM
Michael hears his boss'es orders and jumps to obey. downing his beer in a quick quaff. He sneaks around to where the nice wagon is stored and observes it. if it's not guarded he calmly walks over to it, and peers around. if it's really not guarded he peeks around inside. looking for anything suspicious. if it is guarded he still walks up nonchalantly like he is drunk and looking around, then sneaks into the thing once he's bypassed the guard's vision.
stealth 40 perception 26
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 1:23:34 AM
Anna points out to Nikolai that the carriage moved past the Inn without the passenger disembarking so the groom's relative has yet to step into the sunlight.
When Verity Pru and the rest of their clan are reunited, Anna whispers to Pru, "We're adventurers. Could we petition Gargul to bring your brother back? I know it would cost us, but I'm willing to dip into the wild armor fund for your brother. Wouldn't that be a truly amazing wedding gift? Reuniting your family? I mean he might not grant our petition but would it really hurt to ask? We have the means that many others do not have. Then again is there even a way to get to the catacombs to get what we'd need to do it from here? My bag cannot do this trick."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=13 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 4:26:14 AM
Standing close to Prudence, Sigvar overhears Anna's thoughts. He frowns but remains silent. His mother, a priestess of Gargul, had taught him many things about the god and his worship. Gargul oversaw the bringing of life into the wold and the culling of that life fro it. In addition to that he struggled to remove those that would try to usurp his power by creating false life, undead and lifeless constructs. It was true that he could return the dead to life, but he often did not, and mostly seemed angry when mortals decided to petition such a boon. She said that he reserved it for those heroes whom he had placed in the wold to make a difference. Nice and beloved as he might have been, Sigvar doubted that this boy was one of those heroes. His mother had not been, and she had worked tirelessly to unite her Fist and the surrounding Fists into a well knit unit. They had met and defeated many an undead horde and yet she had not been worthy of return. He steps to the bar and gets a drink, keeping an eye out for Pru's returning parents as he does so. Perception 13
" Quite the gathering isn't it? In my experience... these things never go smoothly. Maybe I'm being a bit paranoid but I doubt that we've seen the last of the vamps."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:03:37 PM
Trayvin enjoys the meet and greet, but he soon backs out, and lets Pru reunite with her family. He joins some of the others for a drink, and agrees with Pompous.
"At the very least we can find out if they have attacked anyone from this town previously. Then we'll know how big the problem may be."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:24:02 PM
OOC; Placeholder. I gotta be getting to bed.
Onwards to the Wedding Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:41:29 PM
"Oh, Pru. There is so much to tell, and so little time to do so right now! It all seems like a blur. But dinner is about to start, I see our parents wagon coming. Sit sit sit! We can talk after dinner."
At that, she bustles off to complete preparations and then heads off to the head table where her fiance is already located. There is no sign of his grandfather though.
Michael is stealthy to the extreme, but is unable to find the carriage. He must be staying elsewhere. It seems the inn is not quite good enough for a man of his wealth.
The warriors of the party are prepared for something to disturb the evening, but nothing intrudes for the moment. A seemingly endless parade of people stand up to give speeches extolling the virtues of the groom, and to a lesser extent, his bride to be. Servants bustle about clearing plates and refilling glasses. Food is rich and delicious, but somehow less satisfying than the simple fare provided by Mama Posie. There's no denying that it's one of the finest meals they've had, however.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=19 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 11:36:33 PM
Just as Nikolai is about to be introduced to Pru's sister, she up and runs off to attend to the party. Oh well, they did arrive at a bad time for visiting. More importantly though, Nikolai wanted to meet the groom. As Verity runs back to the head table, he looks for the groom. Taking a mug of ale, he saunters through the crowd until he is close to the groom and watches.
What sort of people hang around him? Does he seem to be well known by the locals? Is he humble? Haughty? Is he just happy?
Perception +15 = 19
If indeed he gets the chance, he introduces himself as Nikolai Komonov of the Mailed Fist, friend of the bride's family and mentions that they meet his grandfather on their way in and casually asks about the rest of his family (brothers, sisters, parents, etc.)
Diplomacy (take 10) +1 = 11 or if given enough time Take 20 for 21 Diplomacy.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=14 ; d20+7=12 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 12:44:35 AM
(Perception: 14) (Diplomacy: 12)
Anna decides to do her own scouting, curious to learn about the groom, Pru's birth family and her hometown. She enjoys the sumptuous feast but longs for what they had with Tinker's people.
She also keeps an eye out for the grandfather and for any dish involving garlic, maybe she can surreptitiously test the man without a spell.
If there is an opportunity for dancing she resolves to ask Pompous for another dance.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday June 28th, 2017 1:05:19 AM
Pru is getting more bewildered by the minute. True, Verity had always had a self-important streak, but this---this seemed so wrong.
But, if Verity was too important to talk to her sister, Pru knew other people who might. Eagerly, she turns to her younger siblings. "It's so good to see all of you!" she says. "But I'm so confused! What's going on? Who is this man Verity is marrying? How did they meet?" Mercy almost certainly doesn't remember Pru, and Faith has always been slow, but she has hopes that Rye might be able to tell her what is going on.
[OOC: Does Pru recognize anybody else there? People from the village?]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Wednesday June 28th, 2017 1:42:31 PM
Sigvar is uneasy listening to Anna and Nickolai as the discuss the old man. He felt nothing off about the man, but he does not want to be caught again without being able to hurt something they must fight. He quietly asks her in Tauric if she can pull something new from her bag. " Can you pull a large silver longsword and an oil to make it magic, or maybe just a silversheen potion to make my own blade silver? I don't want a scroll because I can't use it on my own and after feeling the power of those spawn in my mind, I can't be sure any of the casters might be able to enchant it."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:22:40 PM
Some of the Agents begin various scouting and snooping missions. Trayvin enjoys the meal and the company. He tells toned down tales of the Agents exploits if anyone seems interested in listening to such. He leaves out the gory parts and focuses on the times when the Agents were able to help people.
Onwards to the Wedding Wednesday June 28th, 2017 8:32:09 PM
Robbed of his chance to meet Verity in a more intimate setting, Nikolai joins the line of well wishers and hangers on to pay his respects to the happy couple. Most of the people in line look like they're sucking up to the young man, perhaps in an attempt to gain some benefit of his perceived wealth. Other genuinely look as though they admire the boy and only want to wish him well. He in turn, accepts their praise. He is not overly haughty, but he seems as though he thinks he deserves their respect.
Anna keeps her eyes out for the groom's grandfather, who does eventually join the party. She doesn't see him eat much, but that could be attributed to a normal man if his age's constitution. He does have a goblet with him at all times, which is refilled by the wait staff on a regular basis.
Pru sees very few people from home besides her family. There are two girls near an age with her sister that are acting as her bridesmaids. One practically gushes about how lucky Verity is to have captured the attention of such a handsome and rich young man. She tells Pru that Verity came home from the market one day, glowing with happiness. She had met some young lord and stayed out late dancing with him. Her parents were quite displeased that she had come home so late after, but when he started courting their daughter, they came around quite quickly.
The old man, however, seems quite taken with the Agents and the tales they are spreading of their exploits. He becomes quite chatty with Trayvin. "Do tell! It sounds so exciting to be an adventurer! I wish I had been able to do that when I was younger. Magic always was exciting, but I can't quite get that hang of it, no matter how much I try!"
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Wednesday June 28th, 2017 8:54:50 PM
Pompous looks over the older gentlemen and wonders what his real motive is here?....
{ooc: Can Pomp take 20 on the sense motive skill check? if yes, 22 (20 plus 2 wisdom)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Wednesday June 28th, 2017 9:46:30 PM
Michael is still looking at and possibly in that carriage. (refer to post from the 26th. )
Prudence Gundle Wednesday June 28th, 2017 11:29:35 PM
Pru isn't getting any less bewildered. It looks as if her family, with the exception of Verity, still isn't speaking to her. So why was Pru even invited? What is going on?
"I need a minute," she tells her Fist-mates, and steps outside to take a few deep breaths and say a quick prayer to all the gods.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday June 28th, 2017 11:44:11 PM
So the youth is of a wealthy family and ports himself as one who's always been privileged. Well, such is the life of the nobles. His father and mother had more than the usual peasant. Much more. But he never considered himself privileged. He saw the hard work they had to do to have what they had. Was this youth a hard worker? Would Verity feel the pressures of higher society and eventually shut Pru out?
Nikolai wonders these things as he waits and watches. He does not, at this point, converse much but congratulates the groom on his beautiful choice. This was not a good time to have any deep conversation with him.
Eventually Nikolai finds Pru again and brings her a cup of wine and a plate of food. "Thought you'd be too busy to pick up some food so I brought you some," and smiles at her siblings.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday June 29th, 2017 1:09:40 AM
Anna says to Sigvar, "I can actually pull a large silver long sword tomorrow and a potion of magic weapon it will just use most of my bag's ability for the day. I can't do silver sheen because the bag itself can only produce mundane items, scrolls and potions and silversheen is a wondrous item."
She notices the icy reception that Pru seems to be getting from her family and in some way is kind of glad she never knew who the Morphes were/are if that was her real birth name but then goes back to that emptiness she always felt. It would be nice to know where she came from.
She also sees the old man wandering around with a cup that keeps getting refilled and when the server filling the cup is otherwise unoccupied flips the server a silver and asks, "What vintage is that the old man is drinking? I'd like to try it myself if you have any to spare. We agents happened to travel into town with the groom's grandfather as we crossed paths and he seems like he has refined tastes."
(OOC Kindly DM: Is a large silver longsword 210 gold or 120 gold? I know that the sword itself is double so 30 gp for base large sword since medium is 15 but is the silvering process 90 for a one handed weapon or 180 gp [double for a large size weapon?])
Onwards to the Wedding Thursday June 29th, 2017 4:21:54 PM
Pompous carefully assesses the nice old man's motives, and it seems he genuinely wishes to know more about the brave heroes his soon to be granddaughter in law travels with.
Michael has to leave the inn to find the carriage. It takes some searching, but he can track it if he chooses. When/if he leaves to find it Highlight to display spoiler: {it seems to be nothing more than it appears. A well constructed and expensive carriage. Any baggage and the papers that he saw earlier have been taken out, leaving it empty. }
didn't mean to imply that your sibs weren't speaking to you, just that the gossip of the best friends would be more accurate Pru steps outside for some air, a bit overwhelmed at being around so many people and both happy and confused about reuniting with her family.
Nikolai plays the diplomat and tries to help everyone get along.
I do believe it would be +180 for silver, since it's essentially a 2h weapon for a medium creature "The wine he's drinking comes from his personal cellar and is far too rare to serve to everyone. You'd have to ask him for a taste. There's plenty of fine wine to go around for everyone though."
Dinner eventually winds down and Verity is spirited off with her mother and sisters to finish final preparations for the wedding. Pru's brother is still there though, taking advantage of a chance to try some wine and casting nervous glances at the pretty serving girls, as one might expect from a boy of his age. Pru's father is also still at the party, looking a bit awkward.
Pru's brother approaches her. "You should speak with Da, Pru. He was never quite the same after he took you off to the Fist. I think he would have contacted you at least with news of our brother, except for Ma. She always did think you would be a bad influence on the rest of us more than he did."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:33:37 PM
Seeing as the carriage was a bust, Michael heads back to the party and figuring the best way to watch the old man, is to talk with him, he grabs a beer and picks up the conversation where it left off.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:35:33 PM
Tinker moves up the line and introduces himself to Pru's sister. he exchanges a few words of congratulations and well wishes, then retires back to his seat in the back to nurse his beer and think of mechanical puzzles.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:25:54 PM
Some of Pru's family is busy with preparations and the rest seem like they'll be preoccupied with Pru soon. Trayvin decides to stay out of the way for now, and just tries to be social. He tries the different wines that are available and samples the various food. He tries to make light conversation with any guests who remain, hopefully making a good impression of the Fist.
Prudence Gundle Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:27:29 PM
"Thanks, Rye," Pru says. "I'll try to talk to him. Do you know where he and Ma are?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday June 30th, 2017 12:01:12 AM
Nikolai enjoys the food and the company. He gets to know, casually, most of Pru's family. Seeing Pru's brother seemingly out of place, he joins him for a while. Chatting with him, he tells him about the Mailed Fist and the great opportunities for the adventuring sort, especially with the girls. "Girls look up to a man that can fend for himself and protect the family. A veteran soldier may be the path for you," he grins.
Catching a moment with Pru's father, Nikolai introduces himself. He names the Fist's complement starting with himself, then Pru, then the others. "Pru, although looking like a beautiful fragile helpless young woman, she has put to flight, incinerated, blasted, scorched, and such, more horrible creatures than I can count and saved our lives more times than I can count sheep on a sleepless night. She has many at the Citadel that envy her abilities. But through all that, she has always kept a level head. That's a sign of good parentage." He looks over at the groom and wonders...
Not to have a good party end too soon, Nikolai seeks out one of the giggling girls and asks for a dance before everything dies down. He needs to practice a little before the big day and now's a good enough time as any.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+17=19 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 1:32:00 AM
Anna approaches the groom's grandfather and says, "Excuse me sir. We crossed paths on the way into town and I couldn't help but notice how attentive the servers have been in making sure your goblet is never empty. I have asked them if I could sample the vintage as you strike me as being a man of truly refined taste and I was told that it is from your personal cellar. I was wondering if I might have a pour of my own next time the server comes around in commemoration of our Prudence's sister and her upcoming union with your grandson."
If her request is denied Anna decides to use trickery to get what she wants. She steals Michael away from the Grandfather by asking for a dance and says to him once out of earshot, "Can you get the grandfather to step away from the party or use the rest room for a moment some how? I want to turn into him and get a drink of his wine. He isn't eating anything and the wine is apparently from his own cellar. He could still be a vampire and his wine could actually be blood. I intend to find out."
She waits for Michael to give her an opening if he goes along with it or for the grandfather to exit to a restroom or somewhere else on his own and then finds a shadowy corner to use her perfect disguise Ma'ab's gift to take the form of the grandfather and signals a server to refill her glass. She then resolves to find her own exit to take separate from the direction the grandfather went to change forms again and actually try the wine.
(Disguise: 19 + 10 (polymorph magic) = 29; per the rules I can do this: When doing so, you can mimic the sound of the individual’s voice, if you have heard it. You can also polymorph your gear, without gaining or losing any magical properties, to mimic the individual’s gear, if you have seen it or heard it described. )
Potential Active Effect: Alter Self - form of Groom's grandfather: 6 mins [60 / 60 rounds] : +2 Str Then form of random party goer once in another room
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=27 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 6:36:53 AM
Pompous continues to keep an eye on the other party members. Every once in a while, be takes a few notes for his book.
The mighty ranger just can't entirely relax. The ever present expectation of trouble has served him well in the past.
Perception 27- looking for trouble
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Friday June 30th, 2017 4:05:51 PM
Sigvar has watched this go on for awhile now, ever since the archer had joined them. In the quiet times he sits alone and scribbles in a book. The Minotaur extricates himself from what these folk call cahirs, somehow without smashing it to bits. He grabs a drink and heads over to Pompous's table and sits down. " This is a festive occasion, why are you just writing in a book. There are plenty of young ladies out there that might like to think they made a catch at someone elses wedding. What DO you write in there anyways?" As he asks this there is a purr and a stirring from his backpack. The cat makes another appearance, slipping from the pack and down Sigvar's arm to the table. Once there he looks over the food on Sigvar's plate and after a few sniffs, decides he just wants to sprawl out on the table where the Minotaur can idly pet him as he speaks, which unconsciously happens
Onwards to the Wedding Friday June 30th, 2017 7:09:01 PM
It seems that everyone is getting comfortable, and enjoying the party atmosphere. Michael continues his conversation with the old man, speaking of this and that another thing.
Anna approaches and asks to sample the special vintage that he's drinking. "For a friend of the bride's sister? Of course!" He signals the serving girl to come over and pour his special stash for Anna. She tastes flavours of cocoa and rich earth, with a mineral finish. Exquisite. You can see why he held this back for himself.
Nikolai takes the opportunity to talk up Pru to her father. When Pru approaches to talk to him after, he seems more open than before to a conversation. Maybe the fact that nothing has caught on fire tonight has allayed his fears that his daughter would be a danger to people. Certainly he is proud of the stories of her heroism. He isn't terribly chatty in general, but he does gives Pru a firm embrace as welcome, and promises to take the tales of her exploits to her mother.
Sigvar takes Pompous aside and wonder why he's so interested in his book when there are ladies about for dancing! Several of said ladies are intrigued at the giant man who has such an adorable kitty friend. He must be gentle and caring, and they would love to dance as well.
Eventually, most people are beginning to tire and head in for the evening. The old man must have a hollow leg, as his drinking has not slowed him at all, and he's still deep in conversation with any that care to listen to his tales. The serving staff do have to prepare for the ceremony though, and eventually begin shooing people off to bed so they can clean and set up for the next morning. People will probably rise late tomorrow, but the ceremony is scheduled for early in the evening, so those who wish to sleep in will not miss anything.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Friday June 30th, 2017 10:46:02 PM
Michael visits with the old man till he sees him yawn the first time, then he takes his leave for the night. when he goes to sleep he sets up his standard safeguards for the night.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday June 30th, 2017 10:47:38 PM
Tinker goes to bed early, it will probably be a stressful day tomorrow...socializing.
Prudence Gundle Saturday July 1st, 2017 12:02:21 AM
Pru stays awake as long as there is the remotest chance that somebody in her family, or somebody in her village, will want to talk to her. She's missed everyone so much! So, although not drunk, she is doubtless yawning and stumbling by the time she seeks her bed.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Saturday July 1st, 2017 11:06:19 PM
Nikolai stays up keeping himself busy chatting with the locals while he waits for Pru. He does not know how her conversation went with her father but it seemed to start out well with a hug. He wants to make sure she is ok when they part or needs someone to lean on.
Meanwhile, he helps clean up the place a bit, moving chairs, tables, dumping food left overs into trash barrels, and so forth, until Pru parts with her father.
He says nothing to her, asks no questions while they seek their rooms at the inn. If she wants to talk, she will. As they part, he pats her on the shoulders and smiles, then turns to his room.
Big day tomorrow but he sleeps restless. What did the others find out about the grandfather? Time to ask in the morning... 1 sheep, 2 sheep, 3 shee....zzzzz
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=15 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2017 5:46:14 PM
Anna thanks the grandfather for the glass of wine then continues to enjoy the festivities.
She saunters over to where Sigvar and Pompous are talking and says, "Can I have another dance? If not I'll take a rain check for tomorrow."
She stays up and watches the guests (Perception: 15) and when people start heading off she offers to help Nikolai clean up looking both ways before reporting to him what she has discovered.
"We may just be paranoid. I was suspicious of the grandfather as he wasn't eating anything and was only drinking wine from his private cellar but I asked for a pour and he gave me one and it was real good wine and not blood. If he would have rejected my request I was going to try to figure out what was in the cup via subterfuge by turning into him and asking a servant to refill my cup but it wasn't necessary."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Sunday July 2nd, 2017 9:12:11 PM
Sigvar will dance with anyone who wishes. He is surprisingly light on his feet for someone his size. He will dance with Anna as well. He will retire for the evening after getting a bath. In the morning after weapons drill he will see to making his armor presentable as dress wear.
Onwards to the Wedding Monday July 3rd, 2017 2:10:34 PM
The next morning dawns quiet and clear. The day is overcast with thick, dark clouds and it has rained a bit overnight. Outside, the tented area has been moved around to a more formal ceremony setting. Children are running about, getting in the way and dirtying their clothes in puddles, much to the annoyance of their parents.
Verity is away getting ready with her bridesmaids, but Pru's family is around helping with the final preparations. The groom's grandfather is about as well, directing servants and making sure his money is well spent. There is no sign of the groom himself for the moment though.
" Well my new friend... have your ever heard of the Grey Knights? " Assuming he has.. " Well, the Chronicles of the Grey Knights are the most famous chronicles in the world, especially the volumes dealing with Monthor the Dwarven hero. He is my personal hero and my inspiration in taking up arms for the cause." Tapping the book... " I've been writing the Agents' chronicles for the future generations to enjoy and learn from."
" The first chapter begins with my joining.. I expect that by the time I'm done, they'll likely be several volumes with tales of heroism and valor. "
Pompous takes a sip from his drink and smiles.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Monday July 3rd, 2017 8:29:15 PM " Oh, I see...." "Most Taur are known by their deeds, how they handle themselves when it matters, Whether they have kept their honor and the honor of their clan clean. It is an oral history for the most part because few Taur have the patience or eloquence to write out their tale. Nor do they have the time, moving from place to place, living rather than writing." " I suppose it is good that you will keep our tales preserved in your books then, I have too much to see and do to do so." With that he rises and partakes in the aforementioned dancing.
The next day... The day is dull and grey, but Siigvar rises and does an hours worth of sword training where he will not be i the way. He will train with any of the other agents that wish to. He then cleans up his armor, dons his best looking (and cleanest) kilt and makes room in his harness for the silver sword Anna made him last night. ( he also pays her for it, what was the cost again?)
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday July 3rd, 2017 8:43:27 PM
Trayvin is helpful with the preparations as needed, but if he is in the way, he moves to the side. He tries to engage the family members in some light conversation if they are willing, hoping to determine their general mood.
Prudence Gundle Monday July 3rd, 2017 10:09:14 PM
Since the Fist is officially on vacation, Pru begins the day by freshening up and putting on her best dress. She brushes and re-braids her hair, inwardly lamenting that she didn't have time to wash it. She goes to help her family with final preparations, still wondering about this wedding.
"Verity met him at the market, they say," she says. "That was the market at home? Did he say what he was doing there? Because it's a long way from here."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 1:31:01 AM
Nikolai spends the time before the wedding strolling around town pretending to just be relaxing but he's actually keeping an eye on the whereabouts of the grandfather. Having been told where the grandfather was staying, he watches for a servant and tries to catch one in conversation, asking how long they have been working for him.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=15 ; d3=3 ; d20+7=14 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 2:06:19 AM
The night of the party Anna thanked Sigvar for the dance in Tauric. She was hoping to dance with Pompous instead or as well but it seems like his head was buried in his book. Still though Sigvar is her Fistmate too and dancing is sort of like fighting sometimes so it helps to get the measure of someone that way.
Anna isn't usually one to wear a dress and even the wedding of her Fistmate's sister is no exception. The nice thing about Mithral full plate is that it is finely crafted so not only is it functional but it is also finery so she works to polish the armor some before heading out in it.
She makes sure to ask Pru how long the local market is open for. She is curious whether or not it is closed before nightfall or if it stays open in the early evening a little. She is partially convinced the grandfather is not a vampire as the wine checked out but then again he could have prepared for such an eventuality and had 2 separate casks so she keeps the scroll of detect undead handy. Plus even if the grandfather is just a man, the groom could still be something abnormal as he isn't up yet and they only met him at night. It could even explain Pru's sister's whirlwind romance considering what Nikolai said.
She wanders the village on her own keeping an eye out for either the groom or the grandfather in the sun, helping with the preparation where she can.
She takes her darkwood guitar with her as she goes and also enquirers if there is band or choir and offers to lend her guitar playing skills to the efforts.
(Perception: 15) (Diplomacy: 14)
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 8:37:57 PM
Trayvin strolls through the local market with an eye towards purchasing a wedding gift.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:05:36 PM
Pru casts her mind back to her sister's letter. It now seems strange, the fact that Verity never mentioned the groom. Pru had just assumed her sister was marrying the young man who had taken an interest in her from time to time, but apparently Verity had had a change of heart. It still seems strange, though.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Tuesday July 4th, 2017 11:03:47 PM
Anna absentmindedly strums on her guitar strings a little as she makes her way through the village.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 12:14:22 AM
It is strange how events in one's life shape one's perceptions and what would otherwise be such a lovely festive day actually bother's Nikolai and he can't put a finger on it. At first it was their suspicions of the grandfather's true self, but if put to logical reasoning, that seems like a dead end. Then it's Pru's puzzlement over the groom but that could simply been coincidence of a rich boy meeting a commoner by pure happenstance and falling in love. Pru is more attractive, in Nikolai's opinion, than Verity, but the sister is a very attractive woman in any case, so no true mystery there either.
So what's bugging him? Sigh....
Onwards to the Wedding Wednesday July 5th, 2017 4:26:19 PM
Pompous and Sigvar continue to get to know each other. They both can name many a heroic deed, despite the difference of opinion in how to hand down their history. Sigvar cleans up his armor (and himself hopefully), and then dresses himself to the nines for the ceremony.
Pru likewise dressed up as nicely as she is able for the wedding before offering to help. It looks like they're setting up to open gifts during the day, rather than waiting until after the wedding, which will be nearer to sunset.
Nikolai keeps his eye on the old man, seeing nothing unusual. When he chats up the servants, most of them are local and have only been hired for the wedding itself. It seems the only servant he brought with him was the coachman, who is nowhere to be seen.
Anna also chats up the locals. There is no market today, as everything is focused on the wedding. If she was hoping to catch any potential vamps in the sun, today is not the day for it, as the clouds are blocking even the strongest of rays.
Some of the servants eye the weapons bristling about the Agents' persons, and more than once they overhear mutterings about inappropriate attire for a wedding.
The groom does eventually emerge, decked out in his finery and sporting several pieces of jewelry about his person. He is all smiles today, and who wouldn't be, only hours before marrying a beautiful girl? He approaches his bride and pins on an old but well polished brooch and ties a blue corsage on her wrist.
"Thank you everyone for gathering here to join us in our happiness! And what a bounty! I'm sure we will treasure every gift, as it was given from the warmth of your affection towards us and this joyous day." Without further ado, they begin to open their gifts, calling up each gifter as they choose which next to open so they can give their thanks formally.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20=11 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2017 7:56:35 PM
Chickens do not make a quiet gift, even with the cages they are housed in kept under a blanket they still cluck and announce their presence. Sigvar also imagines they are a bit of a 'low' gift to a groom such as this man appears to be. Still they are a fitting gift for a couple just starting their lives together. When called up to have his gift revealed he bows and wishes the bride and groom happiness and explains his choice of gifts. " They provide nourishment and if cared for properly can continue to do so for a very long time. Their progeny can feed you and yours forever through their continued family. Here is hoping that they are fruitful and provide you with happiness and eggs for as long as your marriage should endure." Diplomacy 11 Sigvar is dressed in his adamantite plate and wears his swords, one on each hip. He carries no pack or shield today. He wonders why the servants are so distressed by his garb. His armor is his uniform in the Fist and many a uniform comes with a ceremonial sword. Just because his swords actually work is no reason to be alarmed. He wore them all last night and none of the ladies he danced with seemed to mind.
OOC I need a price for the silver sword and potion so I can deduct it from my sheet. I also need to know if Anna actually pulled it from he bag. If yes Sigvar is wearing the sword and has the potion tucked into his beltpouch. If not he is wearing only the adamantite sword.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 8:37:31 PM
When it is Trayvin's turn, he presents the couple with a large blanket. "This will keep your bodies warm during the cold winter months." Upon looking it over, the holy symbols of all the Woldian gods are embroidered into the weave of the blanket. Alemi, Domi, Flower, Pantheon, Ffloy, and Gargul are all represented.
"And they will keep your minds warm all year long."
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=32 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2017 9:32:26 PM
Pompous done his dress military tabard over his chain armor. He left his bow and shield behind in his quarters but kept the short sword sheathed to his belt. The ranger took the time to clean up before the ceremony, finding a barber to give him a proper military crew cut and shaved his face baby smooth clean. He keeps his distance away from the main crowd, smiling and nodding as needed. Pompous still considers his job to be to keep an eye on the others. He hasn't quite dropped his guard just yet...
---------- Perception check for signs of danger- 32. OOC Pompous could use some silver arrows. The only thing he has to fight vamps is his flaming short sword. That's not going to help much. Are these things he could buy locally or is he out of luck?
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:13:24 PM
Pru carries no weapons, wears no armor, and is instead wearing a pretty dress and a ribbon in her hair. She looks completely harmless--which just goes to show that appearances can be deceiving.
She hovers nervously about the preparations, uncertain whether to claim a place as family, or join the friends, or where she fits in.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:23:04 PM
Pru carries no weapons, wears no armor, and is instead wearing a pretty dress and a ribbon in her hair. She looks completely harmless--which just goes to show that appearances can be deceiving.
She hovers nervously about the preparations, uncertain whether to claim a place as family, or join the friends, or where she fits in.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:52:23 PM
tinker watches. vicariously enjoying the happy couple.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:53:20 PM
Michael chips in 100 gp to the happy couple.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:30:02 PM
Nikolai is dressed in his Mailed Fist uniform with all the achievement ribbons. He carries his kama and steelgrass nunchaku, leaving his bow in his quarters. He holds in his hands a large box made of an exquisite wood and presents it when it is his turn. The couple see inside an arrangement of jars holding spices. There are plenty of spices for many meals.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday July 6th, 2017 12:11:01 AM
Anna is wearing her Mithral Full Plate Mail and the only weapon she bears is the masterwork darkwood guitar that can function as a great club as normally she does battle in another form if it comes to that. She also has her bag of tricks.
She presents Verity with the master work sewing tools, the gold thread and the multicolored thread.
She had also previously pulled the silver sword and oil of magic weapon for Sigvar earlier in the day (210 gp + 50 gp for a CL 1 oil of magic weapon or 260 gp total)
She also presents the bride and groom with 5 gems: an Obsidian valued at 11.5 gp, a blue quartz worth 10 gp, a lapis lazuli worth 10 gp, a tigereye worth 10 gp and freshwater (irregular) pearl worth 10 gp emptying her bag of tricks of its ability to produce items for the day.
(OOC: Am I considered to be reimbursed for the chickens, the dining items, the weapon, etc?)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Thursday July 6th, 2017 12:39:42 AM
OOC I deducted the chickens already, and now the sword and oil, you are paid up from me 8), Thanks.
Onwards to the Wedding Thursday July 6th, 2017 5:42:18 PM
The line is long and no one is in any hurry. As a present is accepted, the giver goes off to the side to socialize and partake of the light fare that is being offered. All gifts, from mundane to magnificent, are well received by the bride and groom. That is until Verity opens a box and draws forth a holy symbol of Flower. The giver is a old woman, who winks at Verity and tells her she hopes the symbol will promote fertility. Verity blushes a bit, but Zoonor recoils a bit. He sternly tells Verity to put it away.
The old woman huffs a bit, and stamps off to get herself a glass of wine. She demands the good stuff, too, for the insult.
The gifts are all opened soon after, and Zoonor stands and addresses the crowd. "If you will all take your seats, the ceremony will begin shortly!" He bows to his bride and then leads the pack off to the wedding site. There is a large metal fence surrounding a field full of headstones, with an ornate gated arch that has been decorated with flower and is surrounded by candles, providing romantic illumination. Zoonor stands under the arch, and several bridesmaids in yellow stand waiting for the music to signal the beginning of the ceremony.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday July 6th, 2017 8:29:24 PM
Trayvin picks a seat near the other Agents. He waits patiently for the ceremony to begin, and spends the time wondering why Zoonor acted that way about the holy symbol. He didn't seem to have much reaction to the blanket that was given as a gift. Maybe he doesn't want to have children?
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday July 6th, 2017 9:04:00 PM
Tinker sees the flinch at Flowers symbol. He wonders what could cause that? Undead cannot abide the symbol, but what undead can exist in the day?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+15=21 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 9:08:44 PM
Michael hangs back and drinks a beer. he watches the proceedings, trying to notice what all is going on here. the holy symbol thing and Zoonor's flinch was something.
Perception. 21
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=24 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 9:23:18 PM
Sigvar has had a few drinks, enjoying the company of the other guests as the gifts are oohed and ahhed over. However he is in no way intoxicated. He has thought that the suspicion of Anna and Nickolai was a bit much before, clearly they were doing this to occupy themselves during the non military ceremony. Sigvar had never been anywhere but in the Fist, so the interactions of the civilians and the preparation and pomp of the wedding were thrilling. He had played along and asked for the sword and potion because it WAS a good idea based on the encounter on the road, but he had given little more thought to their scheming and suspicions. Now, with the groom reacting so to the clearly blessed holy symbol, given by a woman clearly devout to Flower and having lived to a ripe old age, presumably in Flower's service troubles him. Flower's priests and devout come in many forms. An old woman who has lived and loved, been a mother and probably grandmother is not abnormal, but in light of the Fist's suspicions, the grooms reaction is troubling. Then they are led to the gates of a graveyard for the wedding ceremony. The Gargul worshiper in him thinks it odd. A ceremony representing the beginning of a relationship held where the end of life is normally celebrated? He staggers and catches his balance on a nearby tree as he relives one of the memories that only his darkest nightmares have ever shown him again. He sees his mother's Fist, set about on all sides by a horde of undead, seeking their lives. The horde is so thick that it stands between the Fist and the Necromancer that summoned it, allowing the spell caster to rain death and defilement on the Fist, sapping their strength and life force. He was newly admitted to the Fist and was a sixth member on this mission. He remembers his mother looking back at him ad shouting something he could not hear, but could never forget as he read her lips, I love you my son, I will draw them to me and save you and the Fist. Finish the fight. She then held her holy symbol high and screamed Gargul's name, demanding that he see her and channel his power through her. He did, and the shockwave rippled through the undead horde. Lesser creatures flashed and disappeared in a cloud of ash. The stronger ones burst into holy flame, but did not go down. Those undead, they charged he a pulled her down, all thoughts of the rest of the Fist forgotten in their pain. The rest of the Fist turned to try and save her, but Sigvar knew the truth. He knew that she had done it to buy them a chance, and trying to save her was not only fruitless, but a waste of her sacrifice. He charged the necromancer, and as he did the others saw that the way was clear and followed. His mother continued to channel Gargul's wrath into the undead, until they sent her to see him personally. They finished the necromancer and then turned to see the last undead stagger away from her corpse and flee into the night. Sigvar regains his balance and looks at the place again. It is different, but strangely the same. Evening draws on and the ceremony is about to begin. Sigvar looks about for the other Agents, hoping they are feeling the same sinking feeling he is. He also pulls his holy symbol from under his breastplate Gives it a kiss and lets it rest on his chest outside of his armor. Perception 24
Prudence Gundle d20+14=15 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:16:52 PM
Time is not taking away Pru's confusion. She finds it odd that the groom rejects the token of Flower, but perhaps he is just embarrassed by all the fertility talk.
But then the wedding party assembles at the cemetery, and Pru's confusion grows.
She looks around, and tries to find a local person to ask about it. Is this some local custom, perhaps? She tries to be polite, but her tension clearly shows through. [Diplomacy 15.]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+20=39 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 11:58:12 PM
The groom's reaction to the holy symbol and the cemetery are just too weird. Anna did pull a scroll from her bag of tricks for just such an occasion. She would rather be out the cost of the scroll and be completely wrong than have Pru's sister turned into a vampire bride.
Anna activates the scroll of detect undead (UMD: 39) giving her the ability to sense undead auras for 2 minutes in a 60 foot cone and turns her cone towards the groom first.
(OOC: 1st round - presence or absence of undead auras, 2nd round number of undead auras in an area, 3rd round strength and location of each aura)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday July 7th, 2017 12:23:59 AM
Nikolai notices the flinch at Flower's symbol. Had Zoonor flinched at any other symbol? He couldn't recall there being any other symbols prominently displayed.
He turns to Trayvin and whispers, "Make sure your holy symbol is prominently displayed during the after-wedding festivities and make a point to approach Zoonor to give your congratulations. We'll be right near you to see how he reacts. We have to explore all angles, even if it sounds a bit absurd."[b]
When the wedding starts, at the cemetery, Nikolai wonders why such a simple arch was not made and placed in a more appropriate place, such as the town center? Was this guy a worshiper of Gargul and this seemed appropriate to him?
Whispering to Pru, he asks, [b]"I'm not an expert on weddings, but isn't it usually the bride that chooses the location and all other details of her wedding? Can you find out from her, when possible, why this place?"
He then turns to Anna and whispers, [b]"Got that scroll in easy reach? Keep it handy. Just saying," he smiles.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=32 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 11:56:06 AM
As everyone else heads towards the graveyard, Pompous breaks away from the group and retrieves his bow and arrows. He then heads back towards the gathering.
{ This is not going to go well... } he thinks to himself as he picks a strategic spot in the back where his bow could be best used in case of trouble. Pompous keeps the bow behind his back, as much out of sight as possible.
Perception check- signs of trouble- 32
Onwards to the Wedding Friday July 7th, 2017 4:33:03 PM
Everyone reacts to the groom's distaste with the old woman's gift. Have their suspicions been borne out? And a wedding near a graveyard, no matter how idyllic, cannot be a coincidence.
Pru cannot help but be worried for her sister and discretely asks how the venue was chosen. The townsfolk don't find it to be too odd. It's a nice open space, and the groom decided he liked the look of the metal work, so they integrated it into the decorations. No one thought to ask about it, and the bride never objected or suggested an alternative.
Anna thinks she has the answer to their question, and she activates the scroll she had been saving. She scans the groom from her seat, but he doesn't detect as undead.
Nikolai doesn't see any other religious displays, but that itself strikes him as odd. Usually there would be some sort of cleric performing this ceremony. There are no holy people around at all. It seems that this will be more old fashioned, and an elder of the town will perform a handfasting to create the union. In fact, he is standing beneath the arch, holding a length of ribbon, ready to do his part.
Pompous breaks away for a bit to retrieve his bow and returns to stand near the back of the ceremony, leaning against a tree. As such, he notices a man and a woman skulking about the town, not too effectively, who smell much of garlic and several wooden stakes strapped to their belts. Maybe the Agents aren't the only ones to suspect an undead in their midst?
Undeads wouldn't be reeking of garlic.... the ranger speculates to himself that these must be hunters...
Pompous tries to get the attention of the other Agents and discreetly indicates that something is up.
He then leaves his position and approaches the smelly duo....
In a low voice.. " Hail hunters... if there anything the Fists can do to assist you? "
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday July 7th, 2017 5:38:24 PM
When Nikolai asks about a holy symbol, Trayvin taps the one he is wearing. "I always keep my holy symbol displayed, like my heritage, I am proud of both."
Trayvin was hoping for a calm peaceful wedding, lots of toasting, a good meal. Maybe some speeches by the Agents about their exploits. Now it was looking more and more like this whole affair was going to become the latest exploit. And people wonder why they wear their weapons and armor everywhere....
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=11 ; d20=13 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 7:09:19 PM
Sigvar is pretty observant for a Minotaur, but he missed the pair that Pompous points out. He is observant enough to get the ranger's message though. Since the ceremony has not yet started he stands up, and positions himself where he can see the interaction between Pompous and the pair . By their dress he assumes them to be Undead Hunters. Favored by Gargul and agents of his wrath against the nonliving. He tries to read the lips of those involved in the conversation and to tell what they want through their body language. Perception 11 Yay Sense Motive 13
Prudence Gundle Friday July 7th, 2017 10:34:55 PM
Pru's unease grows. No clerics? A secular hadnfasting ceremony? How did Verity agree to such a thing? How did Ma and Pa agree to such a thing? Religious devotion had been part of Pru's life growing up, and now everyone was acting as if it was unnecessary.
Pru whispers a prayer to Flower that all will go well. She's not sure what else she can do at this point.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Saturday July 8th, 2017 8:59:45 PM
Michael has never been to a wedding ceremony. but he can whistle the tune. when the elder asks if there are any objections he will speak up.
Forgive me, but I have a concern. some questions, and some anecdotal evidence. While on our way to this wedding we encountered a coven of Undead Vampires not too far out of town. we dispatched them. then we get here and find the groom cannot face a symbol of flower presented by a devout follower. Now we are having a wedding in a graveyard. I think we need to calm this thing down for a moment and figure out what stinks around here. . Sorry to be the killjoy, but three things here are pointing to the same thing, and that means enemy action.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday July 8th, 2017 9:02:41 PM
Tinker walks out the graveyard for the ceremony. he positions himself on the outside of the crowd, he stands where he can watch thing unfold,
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Saturday July 8th, 2017 9:19:08 PM
Nikolai doesn't think it too odd that no cleric is performing the wedding ceremony but that's usually in small hamlets and places where clerics don't have a permanent residence. But this town seems big enough to have at least one. Do the people here worship anyone at all?
He thinks back on when they came in. Did he notice a temple or shrine? He really didn't think to look. He takes a quick look around to see if he can see one from here and catches Pompous's signaling. He nudges his friends sitting next to him and motions towards Pompous.
He whispers, "Let's see what he wants, but let's not all get up together. Give a minute or two between each," then casually gets up and saunters over to Pompous and asks him what's up.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Sunday July 9th, 2017 9:51:01 PM
Anna frowns when the groom does not register as undead and then sweeps her sensor cone over the assembled gathering making sure to catch the grandfather, bride's maids and as many other people as possible looking for the presence of undead. If she detects the presence of any undead she will focus on the spot she detected to get more information otherwise if she swept the crowd and still nothing she will start sweeping the graveyard till it expires.
Regardless of what she finds her next move is to go to Nikolai and report. She asks Nikolai, "If someone was effected mentally by an undead would they recoil from a holy symbol as if they were undead? I also have a scroll of protection from evil. I could easily cast it on the groom and say I am offering a blessing from my lady Ma'ab on this the day of his wedding. It is a cleric spell I assume any cleric spell I pull was created by a votary cleric of Ma'ab somewhere."
Active Effects: Detect Undead - 2 min [19/20 rounds remaining]
Onwards to the Wedding Monday July 10th, 2017 4:02:06 PM
At this point, many things begin happening at once. There are all together too many circumstances that seem to bear out the theories of the Fist, and they begin to do something about them.
Pompous confronts the two newcomers. Nikolai joins them as they being their explanations. "We're hunting a vampire! He's trying to take over this town! He's called Zorlan, and he's involved in some ceremony here today." They look over the crowd and spot Zooner at the arch and cry out “Stop this! This is evil! The evil must be destroyed!” One of them pulls a vial out of a pouch and they begin rushing towards the back of the crowd.
Trayvin and Sigvar are both glad they came prepared. It's too bad there are so many villagers about. Who could the enemy be?
Pru is getting more and more worried about this whole event, wondering at the chain of events that led to it.
Anna starts scanning the rest of the crowd as Michael stands up on his seat next to her and begins to address the officiant. His well thought out speech is interrupted after he mentions dispatching vampire spawn a few days outside of town by a sudden wave of vertigo, which unbalances and has him fall into Anna, interrupting her concentration on her spell, but not before the spell pings with a presence. It seems the bridesmaid on the end of the line is actually an undead creature!
Anna: Concentration DC 22 to maintain your spell. Michael: Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel the uncontrollable urge to fall over into Anna, disrupting her current spell and further spellcasting. You play it off as dizziness, perhaps from overindulging and having spiking blood sugar. }
The crowd begins to stand up, milling around and murmuring in confusion. "Wha? Who's evil? Not our dear Zoonor. It can't be. What a scandal! That poor girl."
Verity seems quite distraught at the interruption of her perfect day, and Zoonor seems to be quivering with anger beside her at the audacity of the intruders.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=26 ; d20=14 ; d20+7=27 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 4:56:16 PM
This was one of the reasons Sigvar stayed back from the newcomers, to stay closer to the front of the ceremony space. He sees the figure start to rush the stage and knows what he must do. Prudence is a Fist member. Capable, strong and able to take care of herself. Her family are not. They are young and not experienced in dealing with trouble. Most likely they are standing there now, wondering what they should do. Action is what the Fist does, so right or wrong, it is what Sigvar does. Not sure whom the man is rushing towards, he does what he can on the defensive. He steps to the stage and says, as he places one arm around Verity, " Your Sister is my friend and I will let nothing bad happen to you. Calmly tell your family to come with me . We are going to stand off to the side while this plays out. We need to move now." Sigvar ushers Verity and her family away from the stage at an angle, away from the charging undead hunter. ( Probably towards the graveyard fence since it is sturdy and made of metal he would see it as a strong defensible position) Once out of the crowd he draws his adamantite longsword . He will remain between the family and any perceived threats.
Perception 26 Diplomacy 14 Intimidate 27 ( used to threaten anyone that tries to stop him from moving the family to safety)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Monday July 10th, 2017 4:58:21 PM
updated AC in my header to reflect no shield
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+15=17 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 8:30:44 PM
Michael feels a bit dizzy, perhaps too much beer. He apologizes to Anna. things are getting real, but Michael keeps his weapons in the scabbard, with these many people around he needs to separate sheep from the goats before he starts poking holes in folk.
Perception 17.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=16 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 8:33:29 PM
Tinker Draws his Urgrosh and moves to screen Pru from any danger. His eyes scan the crowd for any sign of attack.
Perception 16
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday July 10th, 2017 9:45:46 PM
[I]Stop this, this is evil...[I] simply sounds like the wedding ceremony is evil in some way but not who the evil one is. These two believe there are undead here but such things are hard to find sometimes. But things start to make more sense. The groom's aversion to a holy symbol, no priest to perform the ceremony (and thus no holy symbols displayed), and a wedding blessed by the gods might reveal the true nature of things. But who?
Either way, the ceremony must stop until all is sorted it. If it is a mistake, the blame will be on the two vampire hunters. Nikolai's duty is for the safety of his hosts, that is Pru's family and the village, then the Fist. So he starts moving towards the ceremony area. He sees Sigvar take the stage and shield Verity, so he heads to the elder designated to perform the ceremony and starts pulling him out of the crowd as well. Without him there can't be a ceremony, right?
This is where the Fist will act upon their instincts and do what they think is best. On the other hand, it's not like Nikolai would know exactly what orders to give at this point anyway!
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday July 10th, 2017 10:13:10 PM
Trayvin shakes his head. There might be vampires about, or maybe just some more spawn, but it was going to take some effort to sort out who they are. First thing they need to do is clear out the commoners. Anyone who stays has got something to lose.
Trayvin makes his way towards Pru, a flashy spell might be just the thing. On the way, he activates his Touch of Glory power on himself. It might come in handy.
Prudence Gundle d20+14=30 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 10:15:29 PM
As her impetuous friends interrupt the ceremony, Pru finds herself wondering whether it was really necessary. There's poor Verity, her day ruined, and there's the rest of the Gundles, who for sure will want nothing to do with Pru after this.
"What do they thing they're doing?" she wonders aloud.
But, whatever they're doing, they're doing it thoroughly, and Pru is standing in the middle of a bunch of innocent bystanders. She turns to face the crowd, and pitches her voice to carry. "Let's back up a bit, all right? Give them room; let them sort it out. Let's not have anyone getting hurt."
[Diplomacy 30]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=10 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 12:05:04 AM
(OOC1: I'm assuming I use my morphling SLA caster level + charisma for concentration since I have no spells my self per se and this originally came from a scroll?) (OOC2: Doesn't matter b/c I rolled a natural 1 giving me a 10 this way and even less if I go by the scroll of CL2 + wisdom mod which would be alternate calculation)
Anna loses the spell but calls out, "Watch it, Michael. I lost my detect undead spell but the bridesmaid on the end is indeed an undead of some sort but Zooner IS NOT" and she points before activating her barkskin SLA.
active effect: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [600/600 rounds] (ooc: lol I never un-updated my header from last time)
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:53:50 AM
"Well, that all went to pots now didn't it!" " Agents! Protect the innocents!"
Pompous is a bit confused by what is happening but readies an arrow but waits to identify who the true enemies are.
Onwards to the Wedding Tuesday July 11th, 2017 4:33:32 PM
The Agents quickly go into protection mode, trying to draw as many innocents away as possible. There are too many of them to protect everyone though, so for now, they settle on Pru's family and the elderly.
Verity does not want to be separated from Zoonor, but he insists on wading into the crowd towards the disturbance in his day. As the hunters reach the back of the crowd, the male flings the vial in his hand towards Zoonor. It misses, hitting the ground near his feet, and water splashes around.
Only Sigvar sees one server in the crowd recoil back as he is lightly splashed. Pru is doing her best to calm the crowd, but only those nearest her heed her words.
The hunters are undeterred, and keep trying to push through the crowd, which is now starting to resist them.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=28 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 6:42:33 PM
Sigvar has formed a strong point, somewhere defensible, so he calls to the Agents. " Agents, I see enemies in the crowd! Form on me!" He draws the Silver sword with his off hand. It is heavier than his shield, but his training tells him how to hold it and still be effective. He looks to the Gundles behind him and speaks gently to them. " Among your guests are some undead or cultists, we are not sure quite what yet, but they mean harm to you. I will keep you safe here, off to the side of the disturbance. Stay here, stay together, and do what you do, be a family that works together." SIgvar keeps his eyes on the one server he saw flinch and watches the crowd for others. Perception 28 If anyone tries to get to the family other than Agents he first uses his natural reach with his blades to push them back, He does not so much strike them as he does push them back. These could be guests and he doesn't want to hurt an innocent.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 9:02:21 PM
Trayvin hopefully reaches Pru's side. "It would seem there are some uninvited guests. We need to keep things from getting out of control until it gets sorted out. I could try and calm the crowd with a spell but it won't last long. What do you think?"
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Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday July 11th, 2017 10:27:32 PM Point her out to me Anna, this whole thing sinks, if there are undead here we need to quash them. with that Michael draws his blades and moves to where Anna points him.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 10:29:13 PM
Tinker keeps his weapon across his body ready to swing out at a moments notice. he keeps an eye on Pru and keeps her out of danger.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:04:57 PM
Pru shakes her head at Trayvin. "If there truly is danger, I want them to be able to be scared and run away. Let's get to Sigvar." She begins making her way across the crowd to where Sigvar is standing.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:55:32 PM
Nikolai does not catch everything that is being said, so much noise and confusion from the crowd, but he deduces that the vial tossed at Zoonor was probably holy water. He has none of this but has his small mirror. He gets the elder over to where Sigvar is and pulls out the mirror and starts flashing it in the faces of those already gathered around Sigvar.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 28/15/25 vs evil 27/14/24 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 18 vs evil 17 nonevil d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d20+20=29 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 1:06:34 AM
Anna retrieves a scroll from one of her scroll cases and casts protection from evil from a scroll on herself (OOC: Ignore the d4s misclick; UMD: 29 = pass)
She yells out continuing to point, "AS I SAID ONE OF THE BRIDESMAIDS IS UNDEAD BUT THE GROOM IS NOT. I HAD A DETECT UNDEAD SPELL BUT I LOST IT"
Move Action: retrieve scroll Standard Action: cast scroll Free Action: 5 foot step towards the undead bridesmaid
active effect: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [599/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [10/10 rounds]
Onwards to the Wedding Wednesday July 12th, 2017 4:39:12 PM
The Agents are pulling back into formation as the crowd gets more unruly, hoping that people will sense the danger and flee.
Zoonor has waded into the crowd at this point, and has come nearly face to face with the male vampire hunter. At some point, he has drawn a dagger made of silver, which slashes Zoonor across the arm, spraying blood into the crowd. At this point, many screams erupt, some in fear and some in anger. Zoonor is knocked out in the confusion.
Some men in the crowd don't approve of their handsome lordling being assaulted, and the hunter is quickly buried in bodies. His partner is stuck outside the press, and she is displaying a silver symbol of Gargul, trying to ward off her intended target. Sigvar notices his prey sidle around to keep away from the hunter woman, eventually breaking off to run into the graveyard, as does the Bridesmaid Anna identified.
It takes a few moments more for anyone to notice the cackling coming from behind them. Standing on stone in the middle of the field with Verity thrown over his shoulder, is the old man from the carriage. He is standing taller than previously, as if the old man hobble had all been a show. The riot dies down a bit as a new voice booms out over the field.
"How dare you fools interrupt my wedding! No matter. She will be mine!" At this, he transforms into a Large Bat and flies off towards the cliffs, clutching an unconscious Verity in his claws, the train of her wedding dress trailing behind her.
Michael Highlight to display spoiler: {A voice in your head tells you to stand next to Pru, ready to tackle her should she cast any spells}
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+15=18 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=16 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+13=18 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 4:48:53 PM
Pompous continues to cover the undead hunters with his . "Hey Siggee! Looks like they know what they are doing!!"
Pompous readies a shot towards the first thing that attacks the undead hunters.
--------- Perception check-18 - to see anyone attacking the hunters (if needed) Attack roles if needed, using arrows plus 1, many shots 18- 7, 3 electrical 29- 5, 1 electrical 16- 6, 5 electrical
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Wednesday July 12th, 2017 6:37:16 PM " Pompous, that runner is an undead!" Sigvar shouts and points to the servant he saw flinch. He also wonders how Verity wandered away and got grabbed when he had been so careful to remove her and her family from the crowd.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+11=19 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 7:32:34 PM
being as the master vampire has kidnapped Pru's sister, chances are his minions will be back for Pru! Michael runs over to Pru and tackles her yelling Get down Pru! if He succeeds he stands up and says stay down, if they undead don't see you they won't come after you, it will give us an advantage in taking them on.
grapple 19.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday July 12th, 2017 8:48:03 PM
Trayvin nods his head and follows Pru. The reasoning was sound, and reminds him of why she made a very capable second in command of the this Fist.
Then their opponent reveals himself. Well, at least they wouldn't have to interrogate the entire crowd. "Someone get to Zoonor, I saw him fall and he may know where the giant bat? is going."
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=32 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 9:48:41 PM
Tinker looks at Michael as he tackles Pru, What are you on about Michael He looks around though...the wily halfling may have seen something that Tinker may have missed.
perception 32
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+11=13 ; d6+2=8 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 10:33:38 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
It is very frustrating when one's suspicions turn out to be true but there is nothing one can do about it until something happens, then it's too late!
Nikolai spurs into action. Nothing to be done about a giant flying bat but there still are foes on the ground.
"Follow me as best you can!" he yells and takes after the two into the cemetery, drawing his silver kama as he goes.
OOC: Nikolai has a Kama +2, Silver Kama, and Cold Iron Kama. :)
Move is 40'
The chase is on. He at least wants to know where they are headed. If he catches one, a fight ensues. 1st round of attack Att +11 = 13 If hit, dmg = 8 (silver penalty already applied)
OOC : are we in rounds at this point?
Prudence Gundle d20+3=22 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 11:14:48 PM
Pru did not see that coming.
"Ooof!" she exclaims as Michael knocks her to the ground. Then, "Michael, get off! Let go of me! What are you doing?" She struggles to escape his grasp, and despite being a mage with no strength and a lousy BAB, she manages to get away. [Grapple 22]
"Come on!" she shouts at him, and hurries after Nikolai.
Anna Morphling[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/15/16 vs evil 19/14/15 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 19 vs evil 18 nonevil Thursday July 13th, 2017 2:40:18 AM
As much as Anna wants to take to the sky and chase after the bat Anna can only take a swift flying form for 6 minutes and she might need that effect to take on the form of something large and powerful later once they actually have the vampire pinned down. She can easily take on the form of a swift land based creature using a lesser effect and that is exactly what she does. Anna turns green and her body reconfigures itself to become brightly colored dinosaur with sickle like claws on her feet.
Deinonychus-Anna joins the foot pursuit running after Nikolai moving 60 feet after him this round.
"I'm coming Nikolai!" Deinonychus-Anna yells
Active Effects: active effect: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [598/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [9/10 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of deinonychus - 6 min [60/60 rounds] 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +12 (1d8+4), bite +12(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+7(1d6+2) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Thursday July 13th, 2017 4:16:45 AM
It is worth noting that Nikolai's base move is 40, so he has a shot at catching them. Arrows go much faster though, just saying.
Onwards to the Wedding d20+4=19 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 4:39:01 PM
Pompous keeps his eyes peeled for anyone attacking the hunters, but he only sees the general crowd mobbing around them, angry at the assault on Zoonor. The male hunter has gone down in the press and his partner is yelling at the outskirts, trying to reach him. A crowd like that may do something rash if allowed to continue like this.
Sigvar points out a definite undead target though, which provides a great place to store some arrows should Pompous wish to switch targets. He is confused about how Verity could have been taken, but who knows what powers this vampire may have?
Michael valiantly tries to save Pru from the vampire's attentions. Why think he'd settle for one pretty queen when he could have two, right?
Pru is confused and affronted at the though she couldn't take care of herself, and remembering wrestling with small brothers and large farm dogs, manages to throw the halfling off.
Nikolai takes off after the fleeing targets in the cemetery, jumping over headstones and plots in a general disregard for the peaceful dead. Perhaps Gargul will forgive him so long as he sends the tormented undead souls as a gift to him. Anna charges after in her dino form, and can catch up next round. It's a bit strange to hear her voice coming from a reptile's throat, but less strange than it was from the plant creature probably.
Yes-we'll start combat rounds now
Seeing that they are being pursued despite the riot they left behind, the two spawn split up, going different ways across the field. Nikolai is able to catch one in his charge, narrowly hitting it (counting charge bonus, which is the only way you could catch it and attack. But maybe a bunch of arrows hit it? let me know
The spawn turns at the attack and tries to slam it's fists on Nikolai's kama arm, but just misses, despite the opening he left by running so haphazardly at it.
Spawn - 8 damage (plus maybe arrow damage)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+7=24 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 5:39:28 PM
If the Undead Hunters made it this far, and knew things the Agent's didn't, then the Agents needed their counsel. Ineffective at keeping Verity safe, Sigvar tries his hand at negotiation. " GET OFF HIM NOW OR I WILL BE FORCED TO KILL YOU! I need him breathing and conscious to answer questions. So calm down and back away. " Intimidate 24 Sigvar wades into the press and stands over the Hunter and Zoonor, defying the crowd to attack his armored body. ( His hands were full and no way was he dropping his swords in this chaotic crowd, otherwise he would have picked the two up by the scruff of their necks) To both of them he says in a softer tone, " Don't get any ideas about running off, either of you. I want answers and you will provide them, hamstrung or whole, your choice."
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+15=17 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 8:50:08 PM
"Hey! YOU PEOPLE NEED TO LISTEN TO SIGGY AND MOVE AWAY FROM THE HUNTERS!"
Pompous picks a spot on the other side of the crowd and shoots over crowd As the electrified arrow flies over their head, hopefully sending the appropriate message. ---------------------- To hit- 17.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday July 13th, 2017 9:39:27 PM
Trayvin tries to help with calming the crowd. He casts calm emotions, he targets as much of the crowd as possible, without covering Sigvar with it. (DC 14 will save)
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:36:01 PM
Michael takes off after Nikolai, seeing as the bat is gone and the undead are running away. he travels as fast as his 20 ft move will let him
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:37:46 PM
Tinker follows his leader as well, activating expeditious retreat in order to gain upon the fleeing creatures.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+5=20 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=8 ; d6+2=8 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:58:36 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor Ki: 5/5
Little thought of the dead underneath passes through Nikolai's mind has he chases after the undead. Correction. NO thought of the dead underneath passes through Nikolai's mind as he gives chase and if pays off.
OOC: thanks for adding the +2 for Charge. I hadn't though of it. :)
Of course, now that he caught one, he must finish it off. There's no option to grapple and capture as these things may be able to turn into vapors like the others did. Staying his ground, he goes into full attack, including infusing some of his Ki into the attack.
Flurry of Blows w/silver kama: Att 1 +5 = 20 Att 2 +5 = 6
Ki effect attack: Att 3 +5 = 8 (silver penalty already applied)
Ki: 4/5
dmg for 1 hit = 8
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] Friday July 14th, 2017 12:14:03 AM
Pru casts a spell and turns herself into a small Air Elemental. She then heads at top speed in the direction the bat disappeared with Verity.
Her intent is recon only; she'll find where the vampire took her sister, then come back for the rest of her team.
Anna Morphling[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/15/16 vs evil 19/14/15 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 19 vs evil 18 nonevil d20+14=34 ; d20+14=21 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=11 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 12:48:14 AM
Anna follows after Nikolai as swiftly as her dino legs will carry her. When the two vampire spawn split up Anna continues moving after the one Nikolai didn't.
(OOC Not sure if my 60 foot base speed is enough to catch up to the vampire spawn this round or not but if so I will roll an attack just in case, hope it is)
(32 vs AC or 34 on charge; 19 to confirm crit or 21 on charge; 8 damage on non crit; 19 if crit is confirmed)
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [597/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [8/10 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of deinonychus - 6 min [59/60 rounds] 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +12 (1d8+4), bite +12(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+7(1d6+2) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus If charging -2 to AC giving Anna AC 18/13/14 vs evil 17/12/13 non evil
Onwards to the Wedding d20+2=6 ; d20+8=24 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 6:12:20 PM
Trusting their companions to take care of the spawn they caught, Sigvar, Pompous, and Trayvin take to bringing the crowd to some order. The fighters are well able to intimidate those closest to the unconscious men, and Trayvin's spell calms many of the rest. Without the strength in numbers, they're either calm, pacified, or have realized the danger present and fled. Sigvar now has the men in his protection, though they will need some help before waking.
Nikolai and Anna rain blows upon the spawn they caught, tearing the once beautiful bridesmaid dress into ribbons. Between silver and especially well placed blows, the creature is quickly beaten into the dust, though it already shows signs of regeneration.
Pru starts speeding towards the flying bat, and is gaining fast, until she feels the spell keeping her aloft disappear. She falls towards the earth, taking 15 falling damage, unless she can do anything to prevent it. only 12 damage with DC15 acrobatics
Spellcraft 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {targeted dispel check 24 - dispels elemental body (unless you have a higher level spell on)}
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Friday July 14th, 2017 7:26:44 PM
Trayvin knees down, checking Zoonor and the hunters for injuries. He channels energy, hoping none of them are too badly injured. The healing will also affect some of the remaining crowd and take care of injuries some of the civilians may have taken.
Actions: Channel energy - everyone within 30 feet of Trayvin heals 15 hp.
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday July 14th, 2017 9:05:35 PM
OOC: just want to make sure I understand things: Anna went after the one NOT fighting Nikolai. At least that's what she meant. Is this how the DM understood it? just need to know if one is getting away or both or caught.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] d20+13=16 ; Saturday July 15th, 2017 12:11:04 AM
When Pru feels herself start to fall, she casts Feather Fall [an immediate action]. When she realizes that she is falling because she is a girl again, she re-casts Elemental Body and turns back into an air elemental [standard action]. She continues her pursuit.
She's not sure why her spell failed her [Spellcraft 16], but she knows she has more spells where these came from.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20=20 ; Saturday July 15th, 2017 2:58:23 AM
Sigvar sheathes his swords and picks up one of the men in each hand. Sensing an impending protest from the second vampire hunter he turns his head in her direction and says. " I am already having a very bad day. One of my team's family was just taken, from under my very nose By that undead monster. My team, despite what they may tell you, is woefully underprepared to deal with this threat. I need intel from you and your partner. I would love to get it peacefully and dearly hope that you want to give it. I'm not going to hurt you or him, but I need to know EVERYTHING you two know about this Vampire and where he took the bride. Can you do that? Because fighting about this is going to waste time and resources I need to get her back. Personally I would even enjoy your help getting her back, but that call is up to my team leader." " So what can you tell me?" Diplomacy 20 ( Thank God ) He smiles and tries to be pleasant, but every fiber of his being is feeling stressed and ashamed. Stressed because the discussion they had outside the spawn roost is coming back to him and he again is reminded how tough a fight this will be and how not ready for it they are. Ashamed because he was standing RIGHT THERE and the old guy was good enough to walk right in under his very swords and take Verity. He is probably both very stealthy and has magic to augment it. If that is the case he is probably smart enough to divide them and take them out piecemeal....speaking of which. Sigvar turns to Travin and asks, " Anna, Michael, and Tinker went with Nickolai, and you and Pompous are here. Where is Pru? She didn't chase after her sister did she? Please tell me she is not all alone chasing that thing."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+5=15 ; d20+5=23 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=3 ; Saturday July 15th, 2017 11:16:58 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor Ki: 4/5
Having seen this before, he recognizes the regeneration and looks about for Pru for some fire but does not see her and calling her gets no response either. Remembering seeing that the two vampire hunters carried wooden spikes, he yells at the top of his voice, "SPIKES! I NEED SOME WOODEN SPIKES IMMEDIATELY!"
Then he whacks the undead again to keep it down.
Flurry of Blows w/silver kama: Att 1 +5 = 15 Att 2 +5 = 23
dmg = 7 + 3 = 10 (silver penalty already applied)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+12=20 ; Sunday July 16th, 2017 1:35:23 AM
Michael comes upon the fleeing bridesmaid that Anna and Nikolia just put down. He stops to cut the things head off if it's down.
coup de grace 20
Anna Morphling[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/15/16 vs evil 19/14/15 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 19 vs evil 18 nonevil d20+12=22 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=17 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=9 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=7 ; Sunday July 16th, 2017 8:44:10 AM
(OOC: So one did get away? Like posted by Nikolai I wanted to go after the one that he didn't or are both regenerating?)
Whichever Vampire is downed or not downed Anna continues to attack it with her dinosaur attacks: both talons, her bite and claws to hamper its regeneration efforts.
(22 vs AC; 12 damage) (17 vs AC: 9 damage) (21 vs AC: 9 damage) (17 vs AC: 5 damage) (17 vs AC 7 damage)
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [596/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [7/10 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of deinonychus - 6 min [58/60 rounds] 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +12 (1d8+4), bite +12(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+7(1d6+2) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=33 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 4:16:39 PM
Pompous stands close to Siggy and the others and keeps watch for any sign of trouble.
--------- Perception check 33, natural 20.
Onwards to the Wedding Monday July 17th, 2017 4:38:45 PM ooc - my bad, I thought you were ganging up on the same one. Unless there are major objections, can we go on as it was so we don't have to re-do a couple of rounds of combat?
Pru's quick reactions save her from quite a bruising, and she is undaunted, going right back to her pursuit. Perceiving this, the bat tries a different tactic. spellcraft DC18 Highlight to display spoiler: {invisibility sphere} A few muffled grunts and both the bat and Verity disappear from Pru's view.
Nikolai, Anna, and Michael keep up their assault, and a stake is brought quickly to put down the vampire for good.
Trayvin further calms the crowd with a soothing wave of healing energy. As soon as he does, both the hunter and Zoonor open their eyes, and only Sigvar's firm grip keep them from going back to fighting when they see each other.
Somehow, Sigvar's irritation comes through, and the men both settle down a bit. The woman is quite relieved at her partner's resuscitation, and manages to calm him further, convincing him that Zoonor can't possibly be a vampire since he was knocked out so easily. And besides, there was a much more convincing vampire suspect that fled with the bride!
The man starts trying to answer their questions. "We've been tracking that bastard for years! I'm sure he's got half of this town under his spell. We were trying to find his lair. It must be around here somewhere!"
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday July 17th, 2017 6:22:34 PM
Trayvin rolls his eyes. "So you don't know where the lair is?" Hopefully someone was able to follow the beast then. Trayvin looks back to the hunter. "I've just channeled energy on a number of people from this town, and it healed Zoonor as well. Maybe there aren't as many vampires here as you seem to think there are. Hmmmm." Trayvin has a thought, remembering some things he learned about vampires during his priestly training. Nobody fell asleep during that class. He casts detect magic on Zoonor and begins to concentrate on him, looking for auras.
Actions: cast detect magic on Zoonor
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+10=13 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 8:24:31 PM " Probably more than half, so stay on your toes and talk about going after him in private. Are you all going to behave if I let you go? I have one more idea for finding his lair. Pompous and Trayvin stay here and keep an eye on these guys, hunters and Zooner both. I'm going to go find the carriage driver." Sigvar releases the men and heads back into town. That driver is probably under the vampire's control, meaning he will probably not speak freely. They will have to break the vampire's control. But being the vampire's loyal servant, he is probably taking that carriage home to the vampire, meaning he knows where he lives. That's the Ace we need. Sigvar searches first for the carriage, and then the driver. If the driver is a spawn, then things might get dicey. Sigvar hopes for the best. Perception 13
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday July 17th, 2017 8:55:04 PM
Nikolai guesses that between the distance and the ruckus, the vampire hunters couldn't here him. But with Dyno-Anna here to keep the undead down, he runs back to the crowd, snatches a wooden stake from a vampire hunter, and runs back. With it's head severed and a wooden stake through the heart, THAT one won't bother anyone again. Now to find a coffin and consecrate it and but it in consecrated ground to make double sure... Consecrate it with Garguls' blessing, of course!
OOC: That should take up a few rounds.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+17=24 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 9:02:13 PM
with the spawn dead, Michael heads back over to the crowd, he listens to the discussion and hangs back. looking for any suspicious individuals in the crowd. If the vampire has an agent in the town, Michale wants to find him.
Perception 24
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday July 17th, 2017 9:03:31 PM
Tinker takes off after Sigvar, the big orc looks like he has a plan, and he may need some help.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Monday July 17th, 2017 10:01:46 PM
OOC I'm a Minotaur. He's an Orc
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] d20+13=17 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 10:09:28 PM
Pru isn't sure what the horrible bat thing did with her sister [Spellcraft 17, darn it!], and she's afraid they may have teleported. She can think of nothing else to do there, so she turns and heads back to her Fist. [Fly speed 100, if it's relevant.]
Anna Morphling[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/15/16 vs evil 19/14/15 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 19 vs evil 18 nonevil d20+12=14 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=8 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=8 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 3:07:23 AM
Anna-Deinonychus keeps shredding the spawn while she waits for Nikolai to return with the stake (OOC: took a few rounds of attacks)
rd 1 (14 vs AC; 7 damage) (13 vs AC; miss) (19 v AC; 5 damage) (26 vs AC; 7 damage) (17 vs AC; 6 damage)
rd 2 (19 vs AC; 8 damage) (21 vs AC; 8 damage) (30 vs AC; 6 damage) (27 vs AC; 8 to confirm no crit; 3 damage) (23 vs AC; 7 damage)
rd 3 (26 vs AC; 5 damage) (22 vs AC; 8 damage) (16 vs AC; 9 damage) (18 vs AC; 5 damage) (23 vs AC; 8 damage)
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [593/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [4/10 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of deinonychus - 6 min [55/60 rounds] 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +12 (1d8+4), bite +12(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+7(1d6+2) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Tuesday July 18th, 2017 4:55:29 PM
Following Siggy's directions, Pompous keep watch over the hunters and Zooner.... The ranger takes out his sword and ignites it's flame power.
" Alright folks, every keep calm... Siggy! You get 10 minutes and then we're coming after ye! "
Onwards to the Wedding Tuesday July 18th, 2017 5:31:30 PM
Trayvin scans the groom, but finds no magic on him. Oddly enough, when he scans the hunters, he finds no magic on them either. It seems that despite appearances, they were woefully unprepared to face a real threat. He also knows that his channeling would not have affected vampires in the crowd in any way, since he was focusing on healing the crowd rather than harming the undead.
Sigvar is able to find the carriage without too much trouble, but there is no sign of the driver anywhere. It seems that a couple of the servants from the ceremony have also disappeared in the confusion. Perhaps they also strategically retreated once magic started being thrown about.
After taking care of the one spawn in the graveyard, the Agents are gathered together again, with some uninformed hunters, a pissed off groom, and several distraught Gundles.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+4=21 ; d20+10=26 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 7:39:26 PM
Sigvar again uses his limited engineering skill to look over the wagon before returning to the group. Now that they know what the old man is, he suspects that the 'difference' he has been looking for is a hidden compartment that contains a coffin. If that is the case he ties it shut, and bring it with him to the meeting. Knowledge Engineering 21 Perception 26 When he reunites with the others he says, " No driver, nor any of his other servants. Does anyone know where he lives or where he may have taken Verity? Also, since we now know it is a full on Vampire we are facing, what kind of precautions are we able to take. I know the spawn nearly took over my mind when we fought. The master I assume will be harder to resist than the minions. If I am controlled, I fear I might do a great deal of damage to you all, and my honor will not allow that. Also, is there any way to shield this conversation from magical eavesdropping? He was here for at least a day, I suspect he may have the ability to scry this place."
Anna Morphling[Deinonychus] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/15/16 vs evil 19/14/15 non evil- HP 66/66 -- CMD 19 vs evil 18 nonevil Tuesday July 18th, 2017 9:57:43 PM
Anna-Deinonychus moves back to where the others are gathered using a couple of rounds and says to them, "Well Siggy and the bride and groom got the fruits of my bag of tricks so I can't pull any weapons, potions or scrolls until tomorrow. I just used my only scroll of protection from evil on myself as I thought we were doing battle with the vampires now, not at his lair if we can find it. I don't suppose we have anyway to get a magic circle against evil going? We could then have an area of effect protection against the mind control."
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [591/600 rounds] protection from evil: +2 deflection vs evil, +2 to saves vs evil, immunity to evil mental control, can't be touched by evil summoned creatures - 1 min [2/10 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of deinonychus - 6 min [53/60 rounds] 60 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 talons +12 (1d8+4), bite +12(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+7(1d6+2) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:13:03 PM
Pru turns back into a girl to give her report to her Fist-mates. "I lost them," she says sorrowfully. "I followed them for as long as I could, but the vampire cast some kind of spell and they disappeared. And I don't know what spell, because I'm just not smart enough for this." Tears glitter in her eyes. "How will we ever find them?"
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:18:05 PM "So....he got away from Pru, no one else was able to follow him, and the 'hunters' don't seem to know where the lair actually is. That leaves us with Zoonor. I have detected magic on him, looking for a charm or enchantment aura, but there is nothing. I also healed them, and many of the crowd that I could reach. It wouldn't have hurt any vampires but I didn't see anyone wince at the sensation of healing energy either, so I think we may be only dealing with one vampire and a few servants."
"I can memorize a circle of protection from evil, or maybe even more than one, but not until I rest. But I'm concerned we don't have that much time. We need to find out where he has taken her."
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=14 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:21:17 PM
Pru returns and Nikolai eyes her, more worriedly than admonishingly, for disappearing like that.
"None of he servants left, you say? Well, we can study the wells of the carriage and try to follow the tracks back to whence they came. We know we can start where we met him. We can also try to convince the horses to return to their barn. With both those tactics we have a good chance of finding the vampire's lair. Or at least one of them. Pompous, you and I can work that end, Anna can work the horses end, er..., sorry, that didn't come out right. Anna can talk to the horses and work that end of the puzzle. Pru, you see to your family, Trayvin, make sure no one remains injured. Michael and Sigvar, get as much information from the two vampire hunters you can, in a nice way. Get their full story, like when did they first start tracking this vampire and stuff like that. We've got a lot of work ahead of us.
Trayvin, maybe tonight you can pray for some spells to guides a bit or give us some hint or insight in case we loose the tracks at some crossroads or the like."
There's not much time to work since the wedding was taking place in the evening, so he immediately takes off to investigate the coach and study the wheels, measuring their width, looking for marks that might leave some track (chipped edge or such).
Perception +13 (study the carriage wheels) = 14 great! glad we got another ranger
Once that is done, he makes sure the team gets the rest they need for the next day.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:25:11 PM
ooc: "None of the servants left, You say?" didn't come out right. Better phrased, "None of the servants stayed behind, you say?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Wednesday July 19th, 2017 4:11:19 PM " Channeling healing energy through him might not hurt him if he was undead, but it surely wouldn't heal him, and it did, so Zoonor is human, great." "Also, This et name you have taken to calling me, I understand you mean it affectionately, as a sign of inclusion, but please stop. I am named after the Patriarch of my clan. A taur that carved a home out of a windswept rock in the Taur isles that was constantly beset by the undead sailoors from ships that sank off it's shores. To bear his name is a great honor, please don't alter it." At this point Sigvar turns to the Undead Hunters and says, " Let us start with your names, and where you are from. You say you have been tracking the old man (Do we know his name?) for years, yet you came with no magic weapons to fight him. If he is truly a full Vampire, he would have eaten you alive, heck I am not certain any of us will live through this. Tell me your story. How you have tracked him, why, what you know, even what you suspect. We need a solid lead to get Verity back in one, living piece. We defeated a pack of vampire spawn the night before we arrived here. We tracked them to the burrow they hid from the daylight in and sent their howling spirits to Gargul's throne the next morning. Among their things was a breastplate with an ancient heraldry on it I didn't recognize. We kept it as a remembrance of the battle. Do you think they were related to this Vampire? If so could he be at their residence if it is local?" Siigvar can think of no other questions for the Hunters, so he turns to Zoonor." Do you truly love Verity and want to see her returned, unharmed or was the old man controlling you in order to lure in Verity to be his bride as he said before flying away with her? Do you know where he has taken her? Do you know where he lives when he was not here?" A thought has been growing in the back of Sigvar's mind. He has pushed it away a few times, but it keeps returning, like a sore tooth. The old man seemed VERY interested in the Agents, but not in Verity or the wedding until today when he took her. Is she just the bait to lure the Agents into a trap he has laid for them. He must know that they will pursue him, Prudence would go alone if the rest of the agents refused, and they would not refuse her a reconciliation with her family. Is he waiting just to ambush them and make them his minions, living or undead?
Onwards to the Wedding Wednesday July 19th, 2017 8:23:12 PM
Sigvar inspects the wagon with an eye towards a hidden compartment, but doesn't find a coffin. Instead, there are minor differences in its construction that allow the inhabitant to look out into the daylight without exposing himself to it. There are no seams that would allow any light in, and there are redundant panels to keep it that way in case of wear.
Pru is rather upset that she lost track of them, but determined to rescue her sister. Anna and Trayvin make plans on how best to fight a vampire, since lack of preparation almost proved to be their downfall before.
Nikolai plans on how best to track the vamps to their lair. [i]survival DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is obvious from the direction the bat flew off and the spawn fled that they weren't headed back out of town towards where they initially met them.}
Sigvar tries to interview the hunters and Zoonor, but there is just not much information to be had. The hunters don't have much of a story, other than following rumours of a vampire. They seem to be prepared for the popular idea of a vampire, rather than the real thing, and only through sheer luck have they avoided a direct encounter.
Zoonor is less cooperative. He still seems huffy about his day being ruined and the focus being taken off of his special day. For someone ostensibly related to the vampire, he knows surprisingly little of his estate or other personal information. One voice pipes up from the crowd though. A surprisingly perceptive child of all things.
"I saw a couple people running off towards the cliff trails. I don't know why they would be going this late though. There's nothing up there, and I'm worried that they could catch their death of cold, or fall off the cliffs in the darkness."
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+18=30 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:03:06 PM
" Greaaaat! That's all we need.. runaways....." Pompous sheaths his blade and strings his bow.
" Sounds like a job foooor.... The Mighty Power Rangers!!!!"
Pompous waits for a plan from the others but he plans on tracking down the missing people and finding out what they are doing.
---------------- Track- 30, 32 if in forests
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:10:02 PM
ooc: sorry Sig, working too much and too tired.
Tinker follows Sig back to the group...the puzzle gets deeper and deeper.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:10:59 PM
Michael continues to keep watch
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:24:04 PM
"I can swap out some spells if we wait, but there is nothing that will guarantee victory. If we wait, it may increase our chances of success, but the longer we wait the worse it will probably be for verity."
"We seem to have a lead, tenuous as it may be, and a decision needs to be made."
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Anna Morphling[Pony] (Hugh C) -- 19/14/15 HP 66/66 -- CMD 18 d20+7=26 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:42:26 PM
Anna asks, "Where are the horses stabled? I'll move to go talk to them. Since time is of the essence I'll just run as a dinosaur and turn into a pony when I get close if the spell hasn't worn off by then."
(OOC: how much time has elapsed getting to the horses? I took a minute and 6 seconds off of all my effects)
As she gets close to the place where the horses are stabled Anna takes a round to turn herself into a pony if the effects haven't worn off.
She then asks the horses from whence they originally came. (wild empathy: 26)
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [581/600 rounds] Beast Shape 1 - form of pony - 6 min [43/60 rounds] 40 foot base speed, low light vision, scent, 2 hooves +7(1d3+2), + 4 CMD vs trip +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] Wednesday July 19th, 2017 10:10:50 PM
At Nikolai's suggestion, Pru moves to her family. "Are you all right?" she asks them. "I'm sorry I couldn't keep up with that vampire and Verity. Do you know anything about him? Any idea where he might have gone?"
When the child pipes up, Pru asks, "what cliff trails? What direction were they headed?"
[OOC: Are the cliff trails in the same direction Pru was tracking the vampire?]
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+12=15 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 10:45:00 PM
Survival +12 DC15 = 15 (The die roller is toying with me)
With new fresher information, waiting until daylight to follow coach tracks seems wasting time. Instead, the fresh tracks of the fleeing couple could be more helpful.
"Anna, never mind the horses. What Pru told us about the direction the vampire was fleeing in, going by way of road would either takes us no where near where we want or just take us in a very long circuitous route. On the other hand, by morning, we could use an eagle to help look for those two fleeing into the hills."
He turns to the young lad and says "You are a very perceptive lad. Can you take us to the spot where you saw them? Have you been on this cliff trail you believe they have taken?"
What they find at this place will determine their next course of action.
Onwards to the Wedding Thursday July 20th, 2017 8:15:28 PM
Pompous picks up a trail that seems like it matches their quarry and is ready to lead the charge. Trayvin is willing to prepare, but worried that it will cause too much delay. Tinker and Michael are ever vigilant. Anna goes to speak to the horses, but they say nothing the Agents didn't know. They came from over the hills where they were stabled somewhere warm, driven by the man on the carriage, commanded by the old man inside.
(not going by rounds at this point - you have time to talk to the horses quickly, but your shift will wear off soon)
Pru can get little from her family. They know little of Zoonor's family, other than that he threw a lot of money around, and rich folk had to be good folk. Everyone knows that. Her mother begins to say that none of this would have happened should they not have come, but her father gives his wife a stern look. He at least knows that this was going to happen regardless, and they're fortunate to have their strong and powerful daughter here to correct the situation. The cliffs are indeed in the same direction that the vampire was flying, and also the same direction that the tracks from the servants are headed. No one knows of anything up there though.
The child is too frightened to lead them to the trails, and his parents wouldn't let him go anyway. It is easy enough to point them out, as there's nothing else in that direction. One dirt path leads to the cliffs, and the villagers tell them that a few paths lead up into the cliffs, but they are dangerous, and no sensible person goes up that way.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 24 (T 13, FF 21) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+4=16 ; d20+10=28 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 8:36:19 PM " Luckily we are not sensible." Sigvar returns to their room and gathers the rest of his gear. Once they are on their way, and away from the villagers and Prudence's family, Sigvar mentions the thoughts he has been having. " This might be wrong, but the old man showed no interest in Verity during the party last night. If he was so focused on taking her from Zoonor, why no interest last night? What I did notice interested him was us. He wanted stories of our exploits, tales of foes we had defeated, anything that he could now use against us. I think that all of this, even taking Verity is a ruse. I think he wants a cadre of minions like us. He may try to buy our allegiance, or dominate us, or drain our souls and make us his undead servants. But I feel quite sure this is a trap." Aid another Survival 16 so +2 to whomever is tracking the runners. Perception 28 keeping an eye peeled for danger
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:46:56 PM
"Well then the next step is to spring the trap. Let's get our gear and get moving. Do we have sufficient rope and climbing gear for the cliff?"
Active Effects: Touch of Glory duration: 1 hour
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)11 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+9=11 ; d20+15=21 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:58:17 PM
Michael looks at Pru's Mother. Ma'am, do you know what evil is? I can tell you. It has to do with fear and resentment most times. Vampires fear the living and resent us for our life. Their fear is so strong it is hate. You fear your daughter, you might be a good person, but if you allow your fear to overwhelm your love for your blood, then one day Domi will turn his eyes from you. Your daughter has done naught but good for this world. she is respected and loved by thousands. Many of the recruits at the Citadel look to her as a role-model. And here you have the temerity to say that this woman, who has not seen nor heard from her family for over a decade, this woman who tries her best to smile when all the other soldiers get letters from home and then cries when she thinks no one can hear her. that she is somehow responsible for this mess when you were the one was about to marry your daughter off to a monster because he had a bit of gold. You need to think about that. And while you do we are going to go rescue your daughter and destroy the evil that has claimed your town.
Michael then goes over and begins to try to find the trail towards the vampires hide out. he's so pissed off he can't concentrate though...
Survival 11. Perception 21
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+2=17 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday July 20th, 2017 10:03:14 PM
Tinker attempts to find the trail, He's not that good of a tracker though...but some times even a blind hog will find a nut.
survival. 17
perception. 26
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday July 20th, 2017 11:34:39 PM
Nikolai doesn't think the old man had any special interest in them until they showed up. "Could be, Sigvar, but it is probably more likely that he didn't want to draw attention to himself so he feigned a disinterest in the bride. His interest in us was more likely in terms of what our capabilities were and if we'd be able to foil his kidnaping. However, who knows? But that he's trying to lure us, maybe. Taunting us, yes."
Nikolai makes arrangements for their horses in care of the inn they were staying at. "Cliffs are no place for these animals."
With his gear retrieved he is ready to go. "Let's get a start while the trail is somewhat warm. We sleep in the open, just long enough to get our spells back. We tackle the cliffs in daylight. Tinker, Michael, Anna, can you get enough fresh food supplies for a few days from the innkeeper? Thanks."
When that is done, they are ready to go, Pompous taking the lead.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] [Elemental Body] Thursday July 20th, 2017 11:42:38 PM
Pru is anxious to get moving. "Must we wait until daylight?" she asks wistfully. "There's no telling what he'll do to Verity." Eventually, however, the more sensible members of the party can persuade her that cavorting on cliffs in pitch darkness probably isn't going to help anybody.
She is overwhelmed by Michael's stalwart defense of her. "Thank you, Michael," she whispers. True, he had some of his facts wrong--it had been nowhere near a decade--but it was good to know her Fist-mates had her back.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Friday July 21st, 2017 12:14:12 AM
After speaking to the horses and getting nothing Anna runs up to her room and gathers the rest of her weapons and gear she didn't bring to the wedding.
She then joins the rest of the agents in their journey to the cliff. (OOC: deducted remaining time from the barkskin SLA)
Active Effects: barkskin SLA: +3 nat armor - 60 min [538/600 rounds]
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday July 21st, 2017 10:10:12 PM
Trayvin retrieves the rest of his gear and prepares to go. "How much daylight do we have left?"
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] Saturday July 22nd, 2017 12:39:17 PM
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