Whose Keep Is It? Thursday September 21st, 2017 5:24:17 PM
Some more planning occurs and there are discussions between the Agents about abilities new, old, and modified. They have a map and a tentative sort of plan. All that's left to do is pack up and head out. The "foppish noble" would prefer that to be as soon as possible, but the Agents know how best to operate and make that decision themselves. Once they leave, it will be a 2 day journey by horseback to get there.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Thursday September 21st, 2017 8:09:30 PM
OOC And if 'some' of us don't ride?
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/2, HP 87/87 Thursday September 21st, 2017 8:26:23 PM
" It may be worth while taking a wagon along... for gear and loot and stuff,,, and maybe for those that don't like to ride horses... "
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Thursday September 21st, 2017 9:12:58 PM
Michael goes with that, he goes down to the stables and begins getting the horses together, requisitions a wagon and two horses for it. for himself he gets a mule, puts his pack saddle on it and sets his padded perch up on it. he loads the wagon with rations and water for the journey as well as a few things like rope and tools. door spikes and sandbags. once everything is ready he reprorts to Nikolai informing him that transportation has been procured.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Thursday September 21st, 2017 10:16:47 PM
"We should complete preparations before we leave. I think some of us have some money to spend, now would probably be a good time to upgrade equipment for the trial to come."
"Sigvar, you have made a sacrifice, but gained much as well. I hope it serves you and the Fist well. Having studied about the church of Gargul, I may be able to help guide you a bit, but the path you now walk is different from my own."
Prudence Gundle Thursday September 21st, 2017 10:57:06 PM
Pru helps Michael pick out and prepare the horses for travel.
"I already went to the Catacombs," she says. "I think I'm ready to go."
Indeed, Pru has seemed even more charming than usual since her trip to the Catacombs. [OOC: Upgraded her Headband of Alluring Charisma. Pru's charisma is now 24.]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Thursday September 21st, 2017 11:11:53 PM "Akir, would you mind coming to the sparring ring with me? Gargul will guide my hand, but that will take getting used to. I'd rather relearn how to fight with one of us than with a dragon. Besides, of all the Agents, you and your combat techniques are least known to me, I'd like to see how you fight." Sigvar grins at the last part. He can tell the human is as strong, maybe stronger than he is. That mixxed with magic would indeed be something to see.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday September 22nd, 2017 12:54:05 AM
Nikolai doesn't worry about when the lord would prefer they leave. They'll leave when they are ready. Taking on a dragon isn't an easy thing, not to mention one allied with a spell caster.
When he returns to his room to prepare for the trip, he finds a small stash of coins, the proceeds from the sell of their loot. He gathers them together with the rest of his small treasure and starts thinking on how to spend it.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Friday September 22nd, 2017 2:39:51 AM
Anna says, "Anyone have 2000 gold they are willing to contribute to the purchase of a greater slaying arrow keyed to dragons? I know we can't purchase holy dragon bane arrows singly from the Fist Smithy or the Catacombs but we definitely could purchase a greater dragon slaying arrow."
"That would certainly help things with the dragon, right Pompous?" Anna asks the ranger
To Sigvar she says, "I can't turn into a dragon yet, but as previously stated I can turn into an Allosaurus. I understand wanting to get an understanding of our new fist mate's abilities and he is a wizard after all and we will be fighting a wizard at the keep too, but in addition to sparing with Akir would you like to spar with a Huge dinosaur? It is kind of similar to a dragon, just without the wings, flying ability, breath weapon and fear effect."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Friday September 22nd, 2017 3:45:16 AM
Akir is more than happy to oblige the minotaur. Akirs combat routine is far from simple, but after a few stand offs, it begins to make sense.
He typically leads with magic missiles, enfeebling rays, or augmentations, depending on distance and enemy tactics. He transitions into mid range with a suitable augmentation spell, or scorching ray for slower foes, and the closes into melee range while enlarged. He's careful to watch the minotaurs limits on stamina, and isn't afraid to call for a yield when things start getting hairy.
"Whew."
Sweat drenched, Akir peels off his heavy robes and armor and sits for a moment, breathing heavily.
"Thanks for that. It's been a good wait since a proper swing of the scythe."
When the spar is over, Akir makes a few purchases, and spends a good bit of time adding new spells into his spellbook. He is under the assumption they are leaving in the morning, once everyone is prepared. He will need that long, at the minimum, to get people ready with flight spells.
(Not quite sure how that would go, since it would come down to spells and such. Sigvar would probably hit Akirs AC of 23 almost every round, even power attacking, for an average of 24 damage per round, assuming horns hit. Akir in turn is going to hit every other attack while power attacking, but will be weapon casting. He will hit for about 24 weapon damage with his scythe, but also get a free vampiric touch for an average of 10 damage, and also will heal 10 damage.
It depends on how quick you closed and if you had an answer to Akirs levitates, Ray of Enfeeblements, and Vampiric Touches.)
(With take 10's, Akir has no trouble scribing the spell into his book, or with the crafting of a few scrolls that should greatly help their chances of survival.)
Silently the ranger pulls out a bag of coin and hands Anna 2000 gp...
" Here you go but this taps me out. Someone else will need to buy the mean and ale during the trip"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Friday September 22nd, 2017 12:27:29 PM
( Once the first energy damage landed, Sigvar would ward against it, stopping 20 points per hit, probably blunting most scorching rays. Magic Missiles and Enfeeblement he would not be able to deal with other than to Lay on Hands, curing 4d6 (one level shy of 5d6 right now) per touch and removing fatigue, disease and curses. With divine favor and bless weapon, he would hit more and harder, but he has no response for someone getting away from him by flying or levitating, going to nee to be able to fly at some point, on his own.) Sigvar will lean heavily against a post when a halt is called. He had feared it would be hard to add the paladin's magical powers to what he already knew of swordplay, but it seems it comes naturally. Only when he concentrates too much of using his own eye does he falter in his swings. When he allows Gargul to show him where his opponent is and where he is weak his strikes are true. " True Strike, I will want that for my first swing against the dragon. Are you able to impart Heroism with your magic Akir? Any bonuses we can gain to hit would help."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Friday September 22nd, 2017 3:27:25 PM
"True Strike is a spell known to me. Heroism is an enchantment, and though I could learn it, I tend to eschew both it and illusions. The magical languages and symbols for both goes straight past my mind into the ether. I am not much help with either of those schools."
Whose Keep Is It? Friday September 22nd, 2017 7:30:29 PM
It seems the Agents see the best use of their time to be shopping and sparring, the better to be ready for the upcoming encounter. Those magic missiles can really sting!
Michael procures some horses and a wagon from Q, and some supplies to see them through a few days. It's nothing like mama posie's cooking, but it will have to do.
They are ready to ride out come morning. (Please finish up your shopping and we'll progress on Monday)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Friday September 22nd, 2017 8:25:43 PM
Michael watches the two big men spar, and makes notes about it in his field manual. he then heads over to the library, since we aren't leaving for a day or so.
he goes up to the Head librarian and asks him What do you know about the Sages guild? Are you associated with them in any way?
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Friday September 22nd, 2017 9:32:38 PM
The others seem busy with training and seeing to their equipment. Trayvin does the same and stops in at the Catacombs.
Prudence Gundle Saturday September 23rd, 2017 11:34:43 AM
Pru listens with some puzzlement to Akir's talk of schools. It's the kind of thing William used to mention from time to time as well. She tentatively decides it's the kind of thing wizards care about. To her, a spell was a spell. And most of them were completely inaccessible outside a scroll, no matter what "school" they were.
"I can cast just about anything from a scroll," she offers tentatively. "Well, except Divine magic."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Sunday September 24th, 2017 9:35:44 PM
Anna has made 3 trips to catacombs, the first trip she sold all the loot from their recent vacation adventures, the second trip she got her armor further enchanted and a leaf motif is now etched into the mithril. The third trip she bought the arrow she went in on with Pompous and a scroll that could help the arrows effect activate.
She hands the arrow over to Pompous and says to him, "Who knows if we will need this or not, but I would rather have this arrow but not need it then need it and not have it. We can hold the missile in reserve if need be and worst case scenario we sell it at the end of this for half of what we paid."
Anna says to Akir and Pru, "I can pull any scroll of 2nd level or lower from my bag of tricks. I can also cast any scroll of 3rd level or lower as long as my armor cooperates for arcane scrolls. I tend to favor pulling the stilled version of arcane scrolls for that reason. I can also cast anything from a wand. I have a good chance of getting higher level scrolls working but it is possible I can't. It isn't so much that I know how the spells work aside from the abilities that my lady, Queen Ma'ab has blessed me with as much as I have trained myself to will the devices containing the spells to work."
Whose Keep Is It? Monday September 25th, 2017 6:27:49 PM
There is only so much shopping and planning to do, and eventually they find themselves ready to depart.
The road goes nearly straight south with only a few bends and turns around hills. There are a number of crossroads, but the further the group goes, the less traffic there is to be seen and the road starts showing its age. Upkeep has been less than perfect and there are potholes and weeds aplenty. A few tracks are apparent, which are probably from supply wagons that came this way with materials and workers to renovate the keep. Long before they reach the keep, the Agents have a view of the sea sparkling in the distance, as the land is on a long slow decline. There are no signs yet of flying dragons or wizards overhead.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=34 ; Monday September 25th, 2017 7:06:09 PM
Nikolai has time to reflect on their mission. It occurs to him that they did not get any description of the keep. They know nothing of its size, construction, or defenses. They are going into this venture with [I]'we'll see it when we get there, then know.'[/b] kinda way.
With all this hype about a dragon, it is easy to overlook more simpler obvious things, so he makes sure everyone keeps a sharp eye out for the ordinary and the not-so-ordinary.
Perception + 15 = 34
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=33 ; Monday September 25th, 2017 8:01:54 PM
Michael keeps an eye out. With the slow decline of this area, it's no wonder evil could take root here. Nikolai, where did the fop say that the guard he fired would be? I think we need to find him and get some info. he keeps his eye out for any signs of dragon, wizard, destruction or anything else outside the bounds of normalcy.
Perception +17 = 33
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=20 ; Monday September 25th, 2017 8:32:02 PM
While on the wagon, Sigvar keeps his bow out. Gargul had guided him through his melee drill with Akir, but the Minotaur thought that discerning distance and depth at range would be harder. He watches the sides of the road for danger, trusting the others to watch the sky. Perception 20
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Monday September 25th, 2017 8:51:21 PM
"Michael, I'm not sure that he said exactly where the fired guard was. I doubt if he even cares. Trying to find him may prove to be futile."
"Hmm, do you think we are close enough that we should begin to exercise more caution? Or do we want to just jog up to the front door and knock?" Trayvin says this with half a smile.
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/2, HP 87/87 d20+18=31 ; Monday September 25th, 2017 9:20:02 PM
Pompous thinks of things that may have been... like sharing time with the buxom fan girl.. but oh well, c'est la vie. May as well put the skills to use.
The ranger sets to.. well.. ranging... and keeps an eye for signs of trouble.
ooc> Perception check 31
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Monday September 25th, 2017 9:22:21 PM
On his borrowed mount, Akir turns in the saddle to Michael.
"He said Wedding City. What a strange name for a settlement. I looked on a map, it would be several days trek there, and back. I don't think we can spare the time AND complete the mission in a manner satisfactory to the client."
Akir is mostly silent on the ride, his head in his spellbooks, pondering just how ready he is. His spell selection was tailored to helping the others, and harassing an enemy wizard. He voices his thought aloud.
"I think I will be best suited using my abilities to hinder the enemy wizard. It is strange, to leave something as monumental as a dragon to allies you have never fought with in battle. My spar with Sigvar gives me some confidence, however."
He strokes his beard, then adds.
"Well, that and the fact that you lot killed Unruk and defeated Neutronis."
With a chuckle, he carries on, his voice deep and strong.
"How did that battle go Nikolai? I was on the eastern flank with the rest of my company trying to stymie the Tiger before they could pounce. Who put Unruks head on a pike? How did you lay Neutronis so low that he surrendered?"
Prudence Gundle Monday September 25th, 2017 10:13:22 PM
Pru is about to add something about Wedding City when Akir starts asking about the battle with Neutronis.
"Neutronis killed Nikolai," she says flatly. Even now, months later, her eyes fill with tears at the memory. "It was horrible. All of it. Start to finish. There was no part of that whole mission that wasn't completely horrible."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Monday September 25th, 2017 11:24:32 PM
Michael looks back to that day. Unruk was raging, he was concentrating his rage upon Pru. he did some damage to me, and about took tinker out. he was squirrely for a big man and I couldn't get to his vitals. but between me, tinker, anna and pru we put him down. In order to get his attention off Pru, I told him that once I killed him I was going to put his head on a pike and eat his heart. that got him off pru and tinker till they could get healed up. Tinker put in the killing blow. then I cut his head off and put it on a pike. That kind of broke the back of the troops when that happened.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=29 ; d20+9=20 ; Monday September 25th, 2017 11:35:17 PM
Anna reflects on the battle herself and says, "We fought in a pit essentially. I had different abilities then. I could turn into an earth elemental and used earth gliding to get to where I needed to be. Now though I have a few forms that can burrow so I could get where I was if we ever face a similar predicament."
She keeps her eyes open for anything noteworthy (Perception: 29)
She also asks her horse if it smells anything odd using her Queen's speech ability and wild empathy (Wild Empathy: 20)
Whose Keep Is It? Tuesday September 26th, 2017 6:13:43 PM
Everyone becomes more on their toes, even asking the animals what they may be detecting. There is nothing to see though. In fact, there is so little to see that it is suspicious. The land is quiet, and they are hours yet from the keep. Once they start paying attention, they realize that they haven't seen any wildlife for a while now.
Eventually, a dot that was visible on the horizon resolves itself into a construction of stone a few miles away. It appears to be a solitary tower looking over the sea. Could this be the grand keep that Lord Klirt sent them to clear of dragons? It is the only one in view and the road leads directly towards it. You wonder if he's even seen it.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Tuesday September 26th, 2017 7:09:18 PM " Anna, are you able to detect any animals hereabout? Anything, small burrowing animals, anything a dragon might not eat because it was too small or not worth it? I'd really like to know what they might have seen this past week or so if you can." " Also, is it me or is that structure REALLY REALLY exposed out there all by itself with nothing around it? I am not one for stealth, but sneaking up on this pair is not likely to happen."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Tuesday September 26th, 2017 7:53:27 PM yep, looks like a really good spot to keep watch out for adventurers coming to take yer stuff. I think we hang back for a bit and case the joint. We can have Pru cast invisibility on me and I'll get a closer look, maybe get a feel for the lookout schedule and figure a way for us to get in undetected.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Tuesday September 26th, 2017 9:39:29 PM
Akir brings up a memory that most of the Agents would probably rather forget. "It was a pretty tough time for us. Maybe the lowest morale that we had. But we stuck with it and got the job done. I don't know if the Fist will ever regain the reputation it once had, But I figure if we were able to salvage something out of that mess, then maybe we'll get a chance to redeem the Fist someday."
"As for the job at hand, some scouting may prove useful. Just don't get too brave with it Michael. You know how dragons can get if they think someone is trying to sneak off with their treasure while invisible."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday September 26th, 2017 10:11:33 PM
"A standard Invisibility from me would last about 10 minutes," Pru says. "Is that enough time? I could cast an extended version; that would give you 20 minutes. But that's the most I can do."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday September 26th, 2017 10:34:33 PM
Nikolai avoids Pru's eyes as she speaks of those last minutes of battle with Neutronis. He finds himself holding his breath as Michael retells the battle with Uruk. "It's something we'd rather not rehash. It's not the dying thing. Neutronus took his revenge out on me while I was trying to distract him from Pru. Once he succeeded in killing me, he dropped his weapons and surrendered. He knew his tyranny was up, he just needed one last act against those that beat him."
"We've been to Wedding City. Worth going back again, but I guess not this time. We went there for some very special chocolate," he smiles.
Nikolai looks at the keep and at his map where Lord Klirt had pointed out the keep. (Does it match?) "Well, sneaking up on it could be interpreted in the wrong manner. It would indicate we know or suspect something is there or that we want to pillage it. Walking up to it as if we were mere travelers could gain us more information. I do like the idea of someone remaining hidden to the side to see what might be lurking around and watching us. How we do that is up to you. Anna could turn into a small animal or bird, someone invisible, or any other good idea."
Nikolai feels that his team can come up with a good idea and if there is a tie to what to do, he'll break it.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=25 ; d20+15=28 ; Tuesday September 26th, 2017 11:41:02 PM
Anna pulls a druid scroll of Detect Animals or Plants from her Bag of Tricks (CL1 standard) and then auto-succeeds at casting it. She turns her cone of animal detection towards the ground thinking of all the different kinds of burrowing animals that could possibly be in the area.
She lets Sigvar knows what she found.
(Perception: 25) (Know[nature]: 28)
Anna says, "I can take a mist form form for 14 minutes now. Should I consider using it to help scout out the castle?"
Active Effects: Detect Animals or Plants: 60 foot cone = 10 minutes [1000 rounds]
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Wednesday September 27th, 2017 2:38:02 AM
Akir himself isn't much of a scout, but he could perhaps summon one, when the time came. Michael and Pru seem to have a system down for scouting, so he decides to watch his new fist handle the situation while he prepares to support them.
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/2, HP 87/87 d20=16 ; d20+18=24 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 4:21:30 PM
The ranger, seems to be outclassed a bit by his Michael's and Anna's spells. Why should a ranger use only his ranger skills to go track after all.
Thinking strategically, Pompous locates a nice concealed spot where his bow can protect the group, points it out to the party members and goes and takes his position. May as well make himself useful.
Perception - 24
Whose Keep Is It? Wednesday September 27th, 2017 4:42:52 PM
Anna doesn't detect any animal life burrowing about, at least not of any type she's familiar with. When she modulates to check for plant life, she gets a little bit of a reaction. The plants are not healthy though, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of water or fertilizer up here and what plants they are are scrubby and yellow.
The Agents pull up to discuss ways to scout out the area. They are still several miles out. Pru offers some invisibility, but unless Michael is the quickest sprinter in the Wold, it is unlikely to last long enough for him to jog in, scout about, and get back without being noticed. Looking around, they see it is also dusty enough that anyone moving that quickly would stir up quite the cloud, pretty much defeating the purpose of the spell. It seems they will have to find another way to get more information.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday September 27th, 2017 7:10:38 PM
"I could turn into an air elemental," Pru offers. "And Anna could turn into something that flies, and we could try to scout. Otherwise, it looks like we're just going to have to get closer and hope for the best."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Wednesday September 27th, 2017 9:01:02 PM hmmmm...the invisibility could be good. but we'd have to get a lot closer for it last long enough. I think that Anna's Idea is good. let her turn to air, go up and scout around see if there is a closer covered approach that would get us close enough for the invisibility to be useful. Even if there isn't a view above could give us some insight into what we are facing. I don't think they get many visitors here, I think that if anyone approaches they are going to be met with hostility.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Wednesday September 27th, 2017 9:29:50 PM
"Maybe we could approach from some other way than using the road. Any cover is better than no cover. We could also wait here till it gets dark and approach then."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+12=20 ; Wednesday September 27th, 2017 10:03:38 PM
OOC: Yves, Pompous' Stealth bonus should be a 3 I think. Your sheet shows +2.
"Darkness has it's virtues and its drawbacks," Nikolai says pensively. "Our spells won't last long enough to do a good job. We need to get closer for that. I suggest we find a campsite here that's far enough away that it can't be observed. Since many of us can't see in the dark, we scout around the campsite to see if anything has seen us and come to investigate. Tomorrow at dawn we leave the wagon behind and approach off the road and get close enough to study it for any signs of activity. Taking animal form to scout may not be a good idea since there does not seem to be much animal life around here and any that does show up will be noticed pretty quick and draw attention. What do you think? Find a spot here or get closer?"
If the consensus is to stop here, he starts looking for a campsite that's hidden from the old keep.
Survival +12 = 20
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Wednesday September 27th, 2017 10:28:57 PM " You realize if it IS a dragon, it's senses are way better than we are giving it credit for right? Can't they not only see in the dark but sense vibrations when a potential threat comes at their lair? I'd say there is almost no hope for us to hide from it, well, let me rephrase that, we have no hope of hiding from it so long as I am with you. I'm big, loud and I make more noise in my sleep than the rest of you combined would if you were clanging pots and pans together." "On top of that if it IS a dragon and it thinks we are out here somewhere and it can't pinpoint us, it just needs to keep using its breath weapon until there is nothing but bare earth from here to the keep to find us." "So while walking up to the keep IS a bad idea, maybe the really unstealthy ones in the group can walk up the road to the keep as a distraction so that those with a hope of sneaking in, can."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday September 28th, 2017 12:03:05 AM
Anna says, "I can see in the dark, so I could do some scouting at night? The problem is my speed drops to 10 feet when I turn into mist but if I use a smaller plant or animal form I lose an ability that could be better spent on a form for battle later. I guess I could have 14 minutes as a slow cloud of mist, 7 minutes of a tiny animal and 7 minutes of a small plant. If I had to go to contingency I could use 7 minutes as a small animal or shrink for 7 minutes or both for a total of 14 My best stealth would come from being mist or being a tiny animal. Shrinking or going small animal would give me a little bit of a boost but I'm not naturally stealthy and my armor does impede being stealthy a little. If I do this I would still be able to become a large plant later or a large or huge animal or a small or medium magical beast so I still can fight."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Thursday September 28th, 2017 10:32:29 AM
Akir considers the situation.
"I'd rather just approach in two groups than wait for night. Pru and I are not going to be as able at night time as the non-humans here."
" Night is not our friend in this case. Our group is to large.. :: Pointing at Sigvar
" And some of us are not made for silent mode... No offence big big..." " I'm prepared to go up alone. Between my skills and a well placed longstrider spell.. { ooc> raises the base speed to 40'}
"I could scout out the area and come back."
Pompous sighs deeply and leans on his bow...
" The reality is, if a dragon and a mage want to know if someone is coming, they'll know. There's not much we can do about that. So, we can do a bit of scouting or just walk up and deal with what's going to happen. "
Prudence Gundle Thursday September 28th, 2017 5:33:43 PM
"I can give us Darkvision," Pru tells Akir. "So we could approach by night if we wanted to."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Thursday September 28th, 2017 8:36:33 PM
Akir shakes his head.
"If we get dispelled in the middle of the fight and lose it, we could be in trouble. Even though you sorcerers can just keep recasting the same spells, thats a period of time you aren't slinging fireballs or searing rays. There's no need taking a potential handicap where some of us are blinded. I agree with Pompous, night favors the foe."
He stops himself, remembering he isn't a thumb anymore.
"Of course, it's not my decision, but that's my counsel nonetheless."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Thursday September 28th, 2017 9:24:58 PM
Michael leans on his hoopak and listens to the ideas and points made, he hangs his head paying full attention to the banter and running scenarios through his mind. with a nod he comes to a sum.
Yep. the keep is too exposed, the combo of dragon and wizard should have a really good free fire zones and plenty of tell tales in place to detect approaching sentients. it's a low percentage game if we try to sneak in. our best bet is to approach openly and see what happens. The only question is when do we spell up for battle? now? when we knock on the door? or when the battle starts? I think we need to try and keep within Pru's spell range till she can get Haste cast, same for Trayvin's bless spell. and if you other spell slingers got some mojo to put down, do it early, and potion up early as well. When the fur starts flying things are going to get hot quick and we need to have all the nonoffensive things out of the way so we can concentrate on being offensive, I'll let you all handle the dragon, I'll try and head hunt the wizard if I can.
Whose Keep Is It? Thursday September 28th, 2017 9:26:35 PM
The Agents continue to strategize, but have yet to decide on a course of approach. As of yet though, there is no sign of activity from the tiny keep.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Thursday September 28th, 2017 9:48:58 PM
"Since there seems to be a lot of debate, I think we should stick with our leader's original plan. Camp now and then approach when we have daylight again."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday September 28th, 2017 11:23:50 PM
Anna says, "I agree with Trayvin. Let's just camp out now and wait until later. Too much could go wrong if we try to attack or scout out at night. We either end up in a position where our forces are split up or being able to see is contingent on what the enemy does. I have a scroll of prayer that will last for 30 seconds, the thing is it makes the dragon less likely to resist things but I can't use it if I turn into something that can fight."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday September 29th, 2017 12:10:03 AM
Nikolai nods at the group. "I'd rather camp out here, get some rest, look around a little, then move in tomorrow. I'd like to try to find dragon tracks or signs of what kind of breath weapon it uses. Physical evidence of a dragon will help a lot.
Once we have secured a camp site, Pompous and I will circumnavigate around the camp looking for tracks of any sort."
OOC: using previous Survival roll:If the consensus is to stop here, he starts looking for a campsite that's hidden from the old keep.
Survival +12 = 20
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) d20+10=29 ; d20+10=19 ; Friday September 29th, 2017 10:33:18 AM
Answer received, Akir sets himself to helping Nikolai with a camp.
Know Geography: Find terrain features to help set up a hidden camp? 29
Aid another Survival: Succes. Nikolai check at 22.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Friday September 29th, 2017 4:30:35 PM
Looks like there is some agreement. The scouts might head out a bit, but the campsite will be ready when they return. Trayvin helps set camp, and then he meditates, deciding on what spells to prepare for the coming battle.
Prudence Gundle Friday September 29th, 2017 4:57:49 PM
Pru does what she can to help set up camp. This mostly involves staying out of the way, though she is good at starting a campfire.
Whose Keep Is It? Friday September 29th, 2017 6:00:00 PM
It seems that the lack of wildlife around makes it easy to find an undisturbed campsite. However, with no animals to bother, the insects are all the more annoying, and they contend with several tiny pests and stinging and biting things in the darkness.
Pompous and Nikolai abate that after a little bit with some crushed aromatic leaves thrown in the fire. Morning comes without any further disturbances and the Agents again approach the keep with a plan for battle.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Friday September 29th, 2017 8:34:34 PM
That night setting around the campfire, a mood hits Michael and he sings, quietly so that it does not carry, but loud enough to be heard in the camp. The song is almost a dirge, but a bit more upbeat .
Dry your eyes and quietly bear this pain with pride For heaven shall remember the silent and the brave And promise me they will never see, the fear within our eyes We will give strength to those who still remain
So bury fear, for fate draws near And hide the signs of pain With noble acts, the bravest souls Endure the heart's remains Discard regret, that in this debt A better world is made
That children of a newer day might remember And avoid our fate
And in the fury of this darkest hour We will be your light You've asked me for my sacrifice And I am Winter born Without denying, a faith is come That I have never known I hear the angels call my name And I am Winter born
Hold your head up high-for there is no greater love Think of the faces of the people you defend And promise me, they will never see the tears within our eyes Although we are men, with mortal sins, angels never cry
So bury fear, for fate draws near And hide the signs of pain With noble acts, the bravest souls Endure the heart's remains Discard regret, that in this debt A better world is made That children of a newer day might remember And avoid our fate
And in the fury of this darkest hour We will be your light You've asked me for my sacrifice And I am Winter born Without denying, a faith in God That I have never known
I hear the angels call my name And I am Winter born
And in the fury of this darkest hour I will be your light A lifetime for this destiny For I am Winter born And in this moment..I will not run It is my place to stand We few shall carry hope Within our bloodied hands And in our Dying, we're more alive-than we have ever been I've lived for these few seconds For I am Winter born
And in the fury of this darkest hour We will be the light
You've asked me for my sacrifice And I am Winter born Without denying, a faith in man That I have never known I hear the angels call my name And I am Winter born
Within this moment now I am for you, though better men have failed I will give my life for love For I am Winter born And in my dying I'm more alive, than I have ever been I will make this sacrifice For I am Winter born.
In the morning he is up before the dawn, his gear is packed, his potions in his pockets and everything checked to make sure he hasn't a jingle or rattle when he jumps up and down.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=30 ; Saturday September 30th, 2017 2:14:42 PM
(OOC: I love the cruxshadows)
Anna accompanies Michael strumming silently on her DarkWood Guitar (Perform: 30; natural 20)
When the song is done Anna regales her friends with stories of the Fey, her lady Queen Ma'ab and her lady's consort Lord Eberyon and how Lord Eberyon wants to help people.
(OOC: Using Spread the word ability for this module and our group anyone who wants to participate gets a +2 divine bonus on next saving throw; prolly useful if we are fighting a Dragon in the morning)
Prudence Gundle Saturday September 30th, 2017 9:54:08 PM
In the morning, Pru casts Extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai before breaking camp.
"Let's go see about this keep," she says.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday October 1st, 2017 9:23:28 PM "I'm afraid we might be focusing on the keep too much. Will the dragon fit himself in the keep? If the two are hanging around, the dragon probably will be in some outside area where he can get to the air quickly. The wizard, he or she might set up in the keep. Let's do a circle around the keep and look for caves or signs of the dragon on land. We can start from here and circle around from right to left."
If there aren't any objections, they start out as soon as camp is cleaned up and the animals taken care of. "To bad we didn't bring a fat cow to let loose as bait," he chuckles.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Sunday October 1st, 2017 10:42:04 PM
Sigvar listens to Anna's tales . He has only those his mother taught him of Gargul, but keeps them to himself. This is Anna's night. Most already know what they need to of Gargul, or what they want to. In the morning as Nickolai decides to parade them around the keep on foot he follows, moving slowly in his heavy armor.
OOC At a gaming convention since Thursday, sorry for the missed posts. It was a blast.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) d20+10=24 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 3:27:37 PM
As they approach the keep, Akir keeps an eye out for trouble.
Perception: 24
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+18=32 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 4:18:51 PM
Pompous hangs back behind the group and keeps an eye on the rear.
Perception- 32
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=18 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 7:22:16 PM
Michael is not particularly religious, he sometimes calls to Wardd when he is attempting something particularly outrageous, and he's met Gargul once. so maybe "not particularly religious" is a misnomer, maybe "equally religious"would be better. He listens intently to Anna, and strives to feel the connection to what she represents.
He walks with the rest of the group, thinking about things, and only half paying attention to what is around him.
Perception 18 (natural 1)
Whose Keep Is It? Monday October 2nd, 2017 8:55:45 PM
(totes jealous about that convention. I'm finishing up an 8 hour drive home from a wedding) How far do you circle around? As the Agents do their due diligence scouting about, they find miles of clear flat land around the keep. The ground is scrubby, but the plants are not doing well. Keeping a large radius, they try to check out the sides of the cliff for possible lairs. The keep is on a promontory though, and any checking would need to be done on the cliff face or from the air seaward of the keep.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Monday October 2nd, 2017 9:34:43 PM
"Well if the dragon is lairing in a cave on the cliff, then heading inside the keep should keep him off us for a bit."
Prudence Gundle Monday October 2nd, 2017 10:02:35 PM
"Well, we can at least approach from another direction--not the road, I mean" Pru says. "That might give us a bit of an edge. I'm afraid it's not going to be a very good situation however we approach it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=34 ; Monday October 2nd, 2017 11:38:54 PM
Nikolai ponders the stories Ana told as they to some recon around the keep. The land on this side of the keep seems devoid of any possible lair. The cliffs facing the ocean might have some cave or cove, though.
"We'll, at least I feel better getting closer to the keep knowing the dragon won't creep up from some hidden cave right in front of us. Let's get closer to the keep. Staying off the road is a good idea."
Nikolai makes a zig-zag path towards the keep. When close enough, he pauses here and there to study the keep.
Perception +15 (size and shape, window locations, movement on the defensive walls, etc.) = 34
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=11 ; d20+15=24 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 12:49:38 AM
Anna activates her longstrider SLA. She tries to see what she can see (Perception: 11; natural 1) and also keeps her eyes out for anything that may indicate if there is a dragon present and what kind it might be. (Knowledge[arcana]:24)
Active Effects: Longstrider: 7 hours
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=15 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 4:41:56 AM " It is a dragon. Is it possible it can breathe water and might be out beneath the waves, just watching us now? For such large creatures I understand they can be quite sneaky." Beyond that bit of insight, the paladin keeps his eyes open and his sword ready. Perception 15
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 11:19:47 AM
Akir stays close to Pompous. If there is trouble, or if they make it to the cliff upon which the keep rests without any trouble, he will cast Flame Arrow from a scroll, onto the Rangers quiver.
It will last for an hour.
"Just a small boost to your arrows, ally. They'll deliver flame along with whatever damage they already inflict."
(Just add 1d6 flaming damage to your next 50 arrows.)
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 3:39:35 PM
Pompous responds to Akir.... " Cool. Thanks brosky! My arrows are already electrified. The extra boost will help I'm sure."
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 4:36:50 PM
The Agents prepare their approach and ready some spells.
They see a single door at the base of the tower and what looks like two additional levels with a window on each floor facing towards the road. There is no movement to be seen though.
(map in header)
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 10:09:58 PM
"Does anybody want a Protection from Arrows?" Pru asks, peering up at the windows.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 10:14:19 PM
"Well, do we try the front door or aim a bit higher?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 23 Tch 22 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=29 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 11:19:00 PM
OOC: Ah, if we'd have this map before, it'd save us lots of time speculating how to get to it. :}
IC: "Might as well check the door first. I'd hate to go through all the trouble of climing in an upper window only to find the door unlocked. First thing though, look for magic sygils that might be guarding the door or entryway. Spread out so we can have a view all around the keep while Michael checks for traps."
Nikolai goes about a quarter around the keep to the right and glances at the windows now and then.
Perception +15 = 29.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=11 ; d20+15=23 ; Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 11:39:28 PM
Anna says, "I could spider climb up through a window if the door won't work, Nikolai or I could turn into mist and seep under the door."
She then activates her bark skin SLA and spreads out to a position on the group's right flank keeping her eyes out and mind sharp regarding anything that would let her know more about the dragon.
Active Effects: Longstride = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4199 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [700 rounds]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=33 ; d20+6=16 ; Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:22:15 AM
All of Sigvar's spells last for too short a time to precast at this point. With no obvious targets available he heads straight towards the doorway, weapon and shield drawn. He also looks for signs of dragons and of course the missing and presumed dead workers. Perception 33 Survival 16
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 114/90 (Ken E) d10+6=16 ; Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:34:41 AM
Akir draws his scythe, and its magic is brought to life in his hands. He looks up the tower from it's base, then scans the seas around them.
He concentrates for a moment, then spits out angry, guttural syllables. Necromantic energies flow through his body, boosting his vitality with magic. This power is augmented even further by a metamagic rod of empowerment.
Cast: Empowered False Life Gain: 24 temporary hp for 6 hours.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Wednesday October 4th, 2017 3:19:41 PM If you're approaching the keep, please place yourselves on the map. Will update again tonight with the results.
Pompous takes position 20 feet behind the next party member and readies an arrow (+1).
Perception check 34 for signs of danger.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Wednesday October 4th, 2017 9:11:36 PM
Michael approaches the door and tires it. If there is a bell to ring, he looks to the rest of the party for ringing it.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:12:46 PM
Pru approaches cautiously, trying to stay near the middle of the group.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 86/86(BrianZ) Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:32:30 PM
Looks like the Agents are trying the door. Trayvin takes up a support position while the door is checked for traps and other fun things.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 78/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Wednesday October 4th, 2017 10:35:21 PM
OOC: finally got my PC sheet updated. Just need to calculate how much total wealth I have.
IC: Nikolai takes the lead but once they get 30' from the keep he veers off to the right and goes 1/4 the way around while Michael tires the door. If he can't tire it enough, Nikolai will help by detailing all the Mailed Fist accounts receivables since the re-organization in hopes the door will just fall off due to sheer boardoom.
Perception +15 = 29. (using the same roll from above as it is the same action)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+10=30 ; Wednesday October 4th, 2017 11:06:24 PM
Seeing her leader take a position on the right, Anna instead takes a position on the left. She reserves judgement to see what Michael does before figuring if scaling the tower or turning into mist would make sense.
(Perception: 30)
Active Effects: Longstride = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4198 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [699 rounds]
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP 10d6=36 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 12:46:58 AM
The Agents finally get around to approaching the tower, having determined that there is little that can surprise them. Oh how wrong they are!
As they reach about 300 feet out, a small glowing dot zips out from the 3rd story window and detonates right on top of Pru, enveloping everyone but Michael and Sigvar in flames. It seems something was waiting for them after all.
36 damage, DC 18 reflex save for half
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Thursday October 5th, 2017 4:27:33 AM " Well we found the occupant, and they are not in a talking mood it would seem. Sigvar moves forward and tries to close the distance between himself and the tower. (double move)
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) d20+5=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 10:51:57 AM
Moving forward, Akir pauses just a moment to channel positive energy into the others around him. He wasn't a very adept healer, but little bits helped.
(Anyone who took damage, heal 6 HP)
He shoots out to the left of the group, still moving forward. Spreading out seems like a darn good idea.
"Either resistances to fire or counter spells is going to be how we make it forward!"
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Thursday October 5th, 2017 12:29:42 PM apologies - didn't quite take map scale into account. I really just needed some approach vectors. As of fireball time, you are about 200 feet south of the edge of the map, so please adjust actions accordingly.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 58/74] d20+9=14 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+10=24 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 4:26:04 PM
Pru can't avoid the blast, but the fire doesn't seem to hurt her as badly.
"I can try to be ready to counter the next one," she says. "But it means I won't be able to move at full speed."
[OOC: Readying to counterspell is a standard action, meaning Pru can't double-move. Also, didn't we have horses at some point?]
If a spell is cast, Pru's Spellcraft to identify it is 21. [That will get up to a 6th-level spell.] If the spell is one that Pru knows, she will counter with the same spell. If not, she will counter with a Dispel Magic. Caster-level check for the Dispel (if it applies) is 24, which is good enough for a 13th-level caster.
With a { Whoooosh} Pompous feels the heat on his face from the fire ball but skillfully manages to avoid being damaged.
Since this battle is, at least for now anyway, going to be magical, he switches out his amulet (natural armor) for the magical brooch of shielding. At least this way, he can protect himself from magic missile spells...
He then takes off running after Siggy, using cover as much as possible.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=15 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 5:20:10 PM
Super Perception 15 What does the roof look like? Is there a door up there? Did the Fireball come from a real window, or are they arrow slits instead?
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Thursday October 5th, 2017 5:29:42 PM ooc: you do have horses, but I had presumed you were doing your scouting around on foot. If you want to grab your horses and ride them into the fireball storm, you're welcome to do so ;-)
Yes - there is a real window. No door visible on the roof, it's conical.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Thursday October 5th, 2017 8:36:14 PM
Out front, Michael is spared the inferno his mates indured, but seeing where the fire came from he kicks it into high gear and runs toward the keep. he angles away from the window the spell came from hoping to cut the corner on the window and get some cover from the next spell.
run full out toward the keep. base move speed 20 x 4(run)= 80' ft so I'm within 220 ft of the castle at the end of my round if I went straight. since i'm angling away from the window (unless it's directly above the door, in which case I come straight in) I guess that might put me at 240' away?
Anna Morphling[eagle] (Hugh C) -- 31/16/26 HP 54/66 -- CMD 24 d20+7=23 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 9:17:25 PM
(Reflex: 23 = success)
Anna somehow manages to avoid some of the fire ball and then gets healed some of the damage. She then uses a standard action to take the form of a small eagle via the Beast Shape III SLA.
She then takes to the air moving 80 feet.
Active Effects: Longstride = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4197 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [698 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small eagle : 7 minutes [70 rounds] +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 80 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +11 (1d4+3), bite +11 (1d4+3)
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 68/86(BrianZ) d20+4=22 ; Thursday October 5th, 2017 9:21:54 PM
reflex save = 22
Trayvin is too slow to avoid the fireball, but he does manage to duck out of the way of the worst of it. He casts resist energy(fire) on himself as he moves up in case there was more where the first one came from.
"Well, I guess that wizard doesn't want to negotiate."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 48/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+11=14 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 12:17:06 AM
OOC: the plan was to leave the horses and wagon back at camp. That was before we knew the keep was way out on a peninsula. I think everyone thought we were afoot.
36 damage, DC 18 reflex save for half
Ref +11 = 14
Nikolai was caught tying his shoes when the blast hit. Akir's healing helped a little. Nikolai casts his Ranger Resist Energy spell then follows Ana and Michael in a dash to the keep.
Resist Energy (Fire) 20min duration
Move 40' closer.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Friday October 6th, 2017 8:39:17 PM
The Agents scramble, responding to the threat coming from the window. Another point of shining light blooms in the window and shoots towards them, but Pru releases the same spell in a bright blue which intercepts the fireball and dissipates it.
They keep on running towards the building and as they near the keep, a large shape makes itself visible from behind the roof of the keep. It appears tales of the dragon were true, and it's hovering above the keep, ready to meet the Agents' charge!
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 74/86(BrianZ) Friday October 6th, 2017 10:05:52 PM
Trayvin is getting outpaced by the faster members of the group. He keeps moving, trying to keep up and mentally prepares for the tough fight ahead.
Active Effects:resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Friday October 6th, 2017 10:11:50 PM
(What color is the dragon?)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=23 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 10:16:48 PM
With the appearance of the Dragon a "click" occurs within Michael. His personality goes from happy fun loving Michael to a being focused on combat, coldly he analyzes the threats, computes the odds and dismisses the Dragon as a valid target for his skill set. after all he cannot fly and the dragon is quite high up. He splits his attention, watching the Dragon for the danger it represents, and also watching for an entrance to the castle. he scans the wall beneath the windows...can he climb it? can he get through the door? he still moves forward, now straight towards the building since Pru has the Mage under control.
perception 23
he downs a potion of Expeditous retreat increasing his base speed from 20 to 50. 50 x 4+= 200
200 ft should put him within 50 ft of the keep. (what is the scale of the map? and what color is the dragon? )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=19 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 11:05:58 PM
Sigvar stops and looks at the dragon, trying to assess what color it is and what breath weapon it will have. Perception 19 If he can determine what type of breath weapon the dragon uses, he casts Resist Energy. If not, he starts preparing for combat with Bless Weapon. In either case he also calls upon a celestial spirit to inhabit his weapon, enhancing it with the Holy enchantment. He is surprised when a familiar female voice answers his plea. Holy, son? So long as the beast is evil that will make you far more dangerous to him, more likely to draw his ire. Are you certain that is what you want? " Mother? You have come to me as the spirit that inhabits our heirloom weapon? YES! I want the beast to focus on me so that my friends can handle the other threats. Of all people you know how that can be of use." As you wish " Akir, get me into this fight if you can..."
OOC Divine bond doesn't say what kind of action it is so I assumed I could invoke it while casting a spell. If not, Sigvar will use a hero point for the additional standard action
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) d20+12=26 ; Friday October 6th, 2017 11:34:06 PM
Akir cringes in preparation for another fireball, then cheers wildly as Pru's counterspell snuffs it out.
"Great job! I know it's slowing your advance but that kinda action is going to keep us all in the fight!"
Akir takes a good look at the creature. He was pretty knowledgeable about arcane creatures, and dragons were no exception.
Knowledge Arcana: 26 vs DC 10+ Dragon CR to identify the dragons strength, weaknesses, type and age.
The first thing he does is use a scroll to get Sigvar in the air, then he moves forward and draws another scroll of Fly.
"Who is going up next?!"
(Assuming he identifies the dragon, Akir will use a hero point to cast Resist Energy equal to it's type.)
(location: Akir should be up 60ft from when we began, on the left side of the map, nearest probably to Sigvar. This leaves his 120 feet south of the map still, by my reckoning.)
Anna Morphling[eagle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/26 HP 54/66 -- CMD 25 d20+15=22 ; d20+10=16 ; Saturday October 7th, 2017 2:43:13 AM
(Know[Arcana]:22) (Perception:16)
Anna also tries to identify the type of dragon. She activates her Cat's Grace SLA to give her a little bit better chance of dodging a breathe weapon or anything else of that nature and flies another 80 feet towards the keep not wanting Michael to get to far ahead by himself.
"Well our plan did not survive contact with the enemy. Dragon versus eagle was not what I had in mind! She calls out to her friends, Should I aim for the window and go after the wizard? I'd have to imagine it would be real hard to concentrate on casting spells with an eagle in your face! Alternatively I can land and change to something more formidable if Akir wants to grant that creature flying."
(OOC: Anna was roughly even with Michael to begin with but flying low to the ground as both had moved 80 feet last round. He moved 200 while she only moved 80 so Anna should be 120 feet from Michael and 170 feet from the keep)
Active Effects: Longstride = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4196 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [697 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [70 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small eagle : 7 minutes [69 rounds] +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 80 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +11 (1d4+3), bite +11 (1d4+3) Current Reflex Save Bonus is +10
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] d20+14=18 ; d20+10=21 ; Saturday October 7th, 2017 1:22:40 PM
Pru makes a single move forward and re-readies. "If you get too far ahead of me," she warns her friends, "I might not be able to protect you from a shorter-range spell."
But, she re-readies to Counterspell the next hostile spell cast.
Spellcraft check is 18, which will identify anything up to a 3rd-level spell.
If she can, she will counter with one of her spells.
Otherwise, she will use Dispel Magic, caster level check 21, which is good enough for a 10th-level caster.
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Sunday October 8th, 2017 2:04:10 PM
Knowing that he possesses the "doomsday" arrow to slay the dragon, Pompous stays back but still moves forward some (15'). Let the others engage the enemies for now. Best to stay as a reserve. The others know what to do. As much as he'd love to charge into the face of death, he needs to follow the plan and know his role.
He decides that it's time to cast some helpful spells on himself and starts with Cat's Grace ( occ> +4 to dex for 100 combat rounds)
He says loudly to the others... " What are the chances that this dragon is a construct? Expect the unexpected!"
Effective effects - Cat's Grace (100)
ooc> Hey folks, tomorrow is a holiday in Canada (Thanks Giving). I can't guarantee a post. It'll depend on what time I get home.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Sunday October 8th, 2017 9:09:38 PM
(I'll cover if you can't post. Just send me an email if it doesn't look likely.)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 48/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Sunday October 8th, 2017 10:06:57 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min
"OK, Pru, Understood but we need to put some pressure on that wizard. If that dragon comes after you, become invisible. It will help, some." Nikolai calls out as the dashes forward. They can't fight a dragon while that wizard is casting spells at them. He does not know how many he has. If he's like Pru, he may have quite a few more.
Use Ki pt to gain 20' for 1 round. Move now is 60'.
At fireball time: 200' S of edge of map. 1st round move 40' so 160' from edge of map.
This Round, Run at x4 speed, or 240' (Full Round Action - straight line) and loose Dex bonus to AC. end of round puts total move at 80' into the map. I think.)
I know the road isn't 'straight' but I'll let the DM adjudicate if a straight line is possible. If not, it is simple a Double Move (120') and 40' from the edge of the map.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP 14d6=49 ; 5d6=19 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 5:21:07 PM
The dragon is in fact of the green variety! Akir is well able to discern its color, its huge size, and its acid breath. The road is not perfectly straight, but it is close enough that the Agents can run down it. It is however, not perfectly level and when they get to the last 50 feet, it is enough to impede their forward momentum.
Additionally, Pru is able to identify a hold person spell being cast, but not quite able to counter it with her own magic. Michael feels the magic trying to restrain him and must try to fight free of its influence! DC 18 Will Save
Sigvar and Akir exert themselves a bit to cast spells of resistance. Pompous holds back a bit waiting for the dragon to come into a better position.
sense motive DC 30 - Highlight to display spoiler: {as the dragon flies closer and sees the Agents, it seems to hesitate a little bit}
The dragon flies out from its perch and strafes the ground in front of the keep with its breath, circling back around to hover over the tower. The cloud goes over Michael, Sigvar, Trayvin, and Nikolai, causing some serious burns. [i]DC23 reflex or take 49 acid damage The dragon gives a booming laugh from the top of the tower. Everyone within 210 feet make Will save DC 21 or be Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 19 rounds.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27 (T 12, FF 25) CMD 29 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Monday October 9th, 2017 5:49:45 PM
OOC Assuming that will save is vs the frightful presence of the dragon, Prudence and Nikolai will get +4 on their save. Sigvar is immune to the fear.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+14=25 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 6:20:49 PM
Michael feels the will of the Mage trying to dominate him and hold him still, but after being dominated by a Master Vampire the effort is kind of wimpy. When the Dragon lets loose he easily leaps out of the way. But the dragons laugh, now that's something he has never experienced...it's quite unnerving
shaken he continues to make his way towards the castle, looking hard for a way inside the joint.
save vs hold person 22 save vs dragon aura 18 save vs dragon breath 25
19 rounds of shaken remaining.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 30 (T 15, FF 28) CMD 32 HP 85/114 Character Sheet d20+6=12 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 7:04:42 PM
Reflex 12 fail 49, damage -20 for resist energy acid leaves 29 damage
Sigvar sees the cloud coming, but is powerless to get out of the way in time, the acid burns him, but he holds in his pain, letting none of it show to the dragon. Then the beast laughs. Sigvar knows that it means to frighten him, yet he feels nothing. A cold veil descends over his senses and his faith in Gargul makes him sure that there is nothing here to fear. He is with his friends, and they have beaten a dragon much like this before, without him. With him, they will slay it and send it to Gargul's throne. The newly minted Paladin holds Gargul's symbol forth and works the magic his god has given him. He first causes his personality to shine, enhancing his charisma. ( Cast Eagle's Splendor, +4 charisma) Then in defiance of the dragon's laugh, he digs deep within himself and heroically blesses his blade in the name of the bringer of life, and death, making it strike true against evil foes and seek their softest spots.( using a Hero Point, Cast Bless Weapon). Having done all he can to prepare against the dragon, he delays a moment, waiting to see if his friends have any last enhancements or healing they can cast on him before he advances on the beast. Once they have acted, Sigvar swiftly Smite's Evil upon the dragon and flies 40 feet forward towards it
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 699/700 rounds Fly- 69/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 70/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 70/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 89/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon (already added to stat line) +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon 1 hero point used
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+7=18 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:00:32 PM
Pompous is very happy that the acid cloud wasn't near him. The dragon's booming laughter shakes the ranger to his core. After he composes himself, he casts a protection from energy (acide) spell on himself.
-------------------------------------------------- save vs dragon aura 18
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 19 rounds
Cat's Grace (99)
Protection energy (acid) 120ptsl
Anna Morphling[eagle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/26 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+7=13 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:10:13 PM
(Will Save : 13)
Anna fails to shake off the booming laugh echoing from the dragon even with the bravery granted by her fighter training she can't overcome it.
She then uses another spell like ability opting to make herself heartier this time as she sees the devastation the dragon's acid attack brings.
She finally flies another 80 feet forward putting her 90 feet from the tower.
Active Effects: Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4195 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [696 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [69 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [70 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small eagle : 7 minutes [68 rounds] +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 80 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +9 (1d4+3), bite +9 (1d4+3) Current Reflex Save Bonus is +8 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 19 rounds
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) d20+9=18 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:49:18 PM
Akir continues his slower advance. At this range, he only has one spell that can reach. He holds his action a little, timing it just right so that when the other wizard goes to cast, he can interrupt him with some damage.
Move: 30ft forward. - Akir is now 90 ft south of the map. Standrard: Held action. Trigger: When enemy wizard attempts to cast, Akir will hit him with Acid Arrow.
Acid Arrow hits touch AC 18, for 5 acid damage. For the next two rounds, the enemy wizard will continue to take damage.
The enemy wizard will need to make a concentration check DC 15 + spell level to cast his next spell.
Trayvin AC 27/12 touch Hp 43/86(BrianZ) d20+4=12 ; d20+12=22 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 8:49:31 PM
Trayvin comes up coughing and choking from the dragon's breath, but he shakes off the laugh recognizing it for what it is.
Actions:Trayvin channels energy and helps as many Agents as he can in the area. They would need to keep up all the strength they can get against these foes. channel = heal 18 hp to all within 30ft radius.
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] d20+14=18 ; d20+10=13 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 10:08:54 PM
[Pru is also off the map, even with Akir.]
"Drat!" she mutters as her attempted counter fails.
But, undaunted, she moves again and re-readies.
Spellcraft 18--can identify a third-level spell as it is cast.
Caster-level check to dispel (if necessary): 13, which does nothing.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 48/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+11=23 ; d20+9=15 ; Monday October 9th, 2017 11:46:14 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min Acid Breath Attk Ref +11 DC23 = 23
Nikolai barely ducks in time to avoid the acid cloud. (Evasion negates any dmg w/ a save).
The dragon laughs and the booming laughter washes over him. Will +9 DC18 = 15. Using Hero Point for +4 bonus = 19.
Nikolai shudders at the wicked laugh but pulls deep within himself to fight off the dragon's fear aura.
Protected from fire somewhat, he now has to contend with acid. He pulls out his Pearl of Power (lvl1) and uses it to recall his Resist Energy spell, casting that spell again but to protect him from acid this time.
Move: retrieve Pearl from pocket and command it to retrieve his R.E. spell Standard: cast Resist Energy (Acid) 10 20/min
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d100=92 ; d20+9=29 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 4:42:51 PM
Michael ignores his fear and continues up to the base of the tower. What he finds is a single, featureless but strong looking wooden door.
Akir doesn't see a caster in the window, but he does see a black ray of energy originate at the 3rd story window and shoot Sigvar. nat 20 - make a DC 18 fortitude save or be exhausted, successful save reduces this to fatigued Pru identifies it as a Ray of Exhaustion, but is too far to relay this information successfully to her colleagues.
Akir shoots his own dart back at the window, and makes a lucky strike! rolled for concealment - 92 beats 50% miss chance He believes he hears a small cry of pain, but he's probably just imagining it.
Everyone else continues their advance. The dragon remains on top of the tower. He cries out in a booming voice. "Fools! You cannot hope to defeat the mighty Slartanus!"
Invisi-wizard - 5 damage, 2 rds of acid damage
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 30 (T 15, FF 28) CMD 32 HP 85/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 10th, 2017 5:52:30 PM
OOC Is the map now "the Map" or are we still closing? I don't remember moving my figure last night but I am now closer, and from the byplay with the 200' out from the edge of the map a few days ago, I would still be approaching the edge of the map, unless my math is bad. Let me know where I am and I can make a good post 8).
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 10th, 2017 6:27:05 PM
(I've just been tracking myself to be honest. I'm still not on the map.)
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+19=26 ; d6+7=12 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 8:33:34 PM
Even shaken, there's no way Pompous will be showed up.
"Well, whatever Haki Sack can do I can do better! "
The ranger concentrates before firing an arrow through the tower window.
-------------------------- Pompous uses an arrow +1 and the Pinpoint Target Feat to fire the arrow at the wizard. I counted the bonuses for favored target ( +2 human) and subtracted -2 for the shaken effect. Normal range for the composite long bow is 110 feet.
Hits AC 26 for 12 physical and 6 electrical damage.
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 18 rounds
Cat's Grace (98) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120ptsl
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 30 (T 15, FF 28) CMD 32 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+15=17 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 8:36:30 PM
OOC I never used that +2 to the next saving throw Anna gave us for spreading the faith. I'd like to use that now if I can. With the added charisma it will just make the save. Glad I didn't roll a 1...
IC 18 healing taken Fortitude save 19 Sigvar smiles as he spots the ray coming straight for him. This will gain the others precious seconds to advance as the wizard focuses on him. His smile fades as the ray strikes him and his strength begins to fail. Thanks to his shining personality and the toughness of his ancestors, he staves off the worst of the spell's effects. Fatigued he continues forward. Strangely the Dragon has no part to play in the fight this round. Time to play to the beat's ego then... In a booming voice the paladin called out to the gloating dragon. " Slartanus? Aren't you the dragon that left your last partner high and dry at the Citadel? Do you seriously expect us to be afraid of a dragon that is unwilling to fight after it has been paid to do so? Your new friend might do well to know that you do not keep your word. Goodness, you barely even scratched me with your breath. Why should I take you seriously at all?" Sigvar was fairly certain of a few things. One, the dragon was probably about to come and try to eat him alive, which would significantly reduce the distance he would need to fly to get to the dragon. Two, he was luring it into a superb area for Pompous to use his shiny arrow on it. And Three, this was probably going to hurt, alot. As he flew forward another 40 feet the paladin touched himself, allowing the healing touch of Gargul to not only mend his wounds, but cleanse the fatigue from his body(swift action). Then he called upon the Giver of Life again and further girded himself for war. (Cast Divine Favor)(Standard Action)
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 698/700 rounds Fly- 68/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 69/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 69/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 89/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon (already added to stat line) +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 10/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used 120 feet moved, 80 feet from map edge
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 43/86(BrianZ) Tuesday October 10th, 2017 9:38:35 PM
Hmmm, Trayvin wonders why the dragon is holding back. Probably gloating. Maybe he won't be doing that for much longer.
Trayvin continues to move with the group, prepared to support as needed. He adds a little defense, just in case.
Actions: cast shield of faith
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] d20+14=34 ; d20+10=19 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 10:11:02 PM
Pru takes another single move forward [now 180 feet from the tower] and re-readies to counterspell.
Spellcraft 34 to recognize the spell.
Caster-level check for Dispel Magic is not high enough.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+15=30 ; d20+17=20 ; Tuesday October 10th, 2017 11:06:20 PM
With just a door facing him, Michael takes a moment to study the door, then whips out his lockpicks and either jimmies the lock or uses a shim bar to raise the bar
disable device +11 +4 for picks = 30.
Once through the door, he looks for traps, wards, sleeping dogs any other things that might impede his ascent to the wizard's lair.
Perception 20
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 48/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Wednesday October 11th, 2017 1:38:07 AM
OOC: Got back from the great State Fair of Texas and fell asleep, nearly forgot to post!
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
OOC: looks like the road bends to the right then stairs curve around the base for a door on the 2nd floor or something like that.
Nikolai tries to ignore the dragon's taunts as he continues his charge towards the keep.
Double Move for 80' more.
Anna Morphling[eagle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/26 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+10=17 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 2:14:52 AM
Anna takes a double move to fly the remaining 90 feet to the tower and through the window, trying to use her scent ability to figure out where the invisi-wizard is.
(Perception: 15; OOC forgot the -2)
Active Effects: Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4194 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [695 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [68 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [69 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small eagle : 7 minutes [67 rounds] +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 80 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +9 (1d4+3), bite +9 (1d4+3) Current Reflex Save Bonus is +8 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 18 rounds
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d100=6 ; d100=16 ; d100=7 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 5:45:30 PM Sorry - I probably moved Sigvar when I was playing with the map
Also, the stairs on the map are just decorative. You can step right up from the front.
Despite his unerring accuracy, even Pompous is thwarted when he can't see the target. The arrow sails directly through the window and disappears inside.
Sigvar is only momentarily slowed by the ray and soon cleanses himself of its effects. If his taunts have any effect on the dragon, he has yet to see them.
Trayvin buffs himself and Pru continues to try to counter the enemy caster's efforts.
Michael searches in vain for a lock, and try as he might, his tool isn't able to lift the bar from the inside of the door. Nikolai joins him at the door soon after.
Anna flies into the tower after the arrow and circles the room. She sees a stool, a bedrool, a small table, and a chest. There is another window on the other side of the tower. Of the wizard, she sees nothing. She does smell something near the south window though.
A moment after Anna flies in, a spectral hand appears floating in the air between Anna and the window. Pru recognizes it as an interposing hand, though she could not counter it. Slartanus, ignoring the mouthy paladin, continues to sit on his perch.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 30 (T 15, FF 28) CMD 32 HP 114/114 Character Sheet Wednesday October 11th, 2017 6:45:25 PM
When Sigvar awoke and fornd his gear transformed and his life changed he took it all as Gargul's desire for him to become a better Minotaur and a better representative of Gargul's faith in the Wold. Gargul had replaced some of Sigvar's gear with a circlet, that when the paladin wore it sharpened his sight and insight into how religion should be viewed. The circlet also allowed him to understand a couple of new languages, one of which was Draconic. He now puts that knowledge to use. " Oh, I understand now." Sigvar says in Draconic. " There is no need to you to face the Fist, especially since as that witch's pawn you were already defeated by them. Instead you will just sit back and wait until your breath has recharged so that you can simply breathe on us again and not dirty your claws. How dainty that must make you. I mean it isn't every foe that gets a chance to gauge the strength of the Mailed Fist and then live to face them a second time. Imagine how the bard's will tell the tale of your mastery of the field when you defeat the very ones that beat you and stole your all your precious treasure. Look closely at the gear that we field today Slartanus, because you paid for a great deal of it." "But what if you don't win this time. The forces against you are a bit different this time around, and we have grown stronger, defeating a master vampire and his horde of spawn. What have you done in the mean time? Healed the wounds you suffered at the Fist's hands? Made this peninsula barren and devoid of plants and animals? What a mighty achievement for such a noble beast. Surely the bards will note that in their tales." The beasts calm was worthy of a master tactician, was all that Sigvar could think. The paladin threw every barb he could think of the dragon's way to try and prompt it to fly out and attack him to give Pompous the shot that the archer had set himself up for. The beast did know his game though. At present only the paladin could directly engage him, and all he needed to do was fly mission after mission out over the approaching Fist and breathe on them until they finally melted away. As he taunted Sigvar closed the gap, moving once, then again and closing ever closer to the dragon. (double move 80 feet closer)
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 697/700 rounds Fly- 67/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 68/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 68/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 88/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon (already added to stat line) +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 9/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used 200 feet moved now at the map edge
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+19=38 ; d20+19=27 ; d6+7=11 ; d6+7=12 ; d6+7=12 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:18:41 PM
Seeing the shape coming into being. Not liking that his friend Anna's exit had been blocked, he takes action.
"Hand, meet arrow! "
--------------------- Hits AC 38, crit roll 27 for 35 physical and 4 electrical damage.
Pompous uses an arrow +1 and the Pinpoint Target Feat to fire the arrow at the interposing hand. I counted the bonuses for favored target ( +2 human) and subtracted -2 for the shaken effect. Normal range for the composite long bow is 110 feet.
Hits AC 26 for 12 physical and 6 electrical damage.
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 17 rounds
Cat's Grace (98 7) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120ptsl
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) d4=1 d4=1 d4=2 d4=4 Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:36:44 PM
(Oops! You posted a bit soon! I'll just assume that Akir double moved last turn! That starts him this turn 30ft in!)
Akir continues his cautious move and advance. He was now very much in range of Slartanus, and did his best to stay spread out. After his movement forwards, he casts True Strike, anticipating being in range to attack next round.
(2 acid damage last round and 6 incoming acid damage this round, from the acid arrow to the wizard.)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 43/86(BrianZ) Wednesday October 11th, 2017 9:58:04 PM
Trayvin moves closer to the action. The dragon is still waiting, maybe there is more to this situation than originally thought. "Nikolai, Michael, can we get inside?"
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] d20+14=22 ; d20+10=11 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 10:13:54 PM
Once more, Pru moves and readies to counterspell. She is now 150 feet from the tower.
Spellcraft 22, will identify up to a 7th-level spell.
And once again, the caster-level check to dispel is a total bust.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d8+1=9 ; Wednesday October 11th, 2017 11:48:46 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
Nikolai doesn't want to have to climb the walls unless a last resort. He makes a mental note to buy some slippers of spider climb next time. He gives Michael another chance while he uses the Wand of CLW on himself.
Move: retrieve wand of CLW Action: heal 9pts.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+13=23 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 12:03:07 AM I think it's jammed from the inside Nick, Michael says as he reaches into his pack and pulls out his 50' of silk rope and grappling hook He winds up and pitches the hook with the rope attached to through the same window that Anna flew through.
To his window AC 23
If it connects he scrambles up the rope as fast as his little legs can carry him.
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+10=26 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 12:49:24 AM
Anna takes a full round action to use her many changes Ma'ab's Gift to change from an Eagle into a Darkmantle.
She tries to figure out if she can sense anything where she previously smelled something with her blind sense. (Perception: 24; forgot the -2 again)
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4193 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [694 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [67 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [68 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [66 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 17 rounds
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Thursday October 12th, 2017 10:31:46 AM
Akir shakes his head.
He had a fly spell. They knew he had fly spells! Why were they grappling up a wall, when he was offering fly spells!?
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d20+5=15 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 6:31:23 PM
Sigvar changes his taunts to Draconic. Akir moves closer and ticks his acid. Nikolai heals himself, and Michael moves halfway up the first story.
Anna pinpoints the wizard floating by the window just in time to see her coming in with hand outstretched. Her hand crackles with energy, but she cannot connect with the darkmantle.
Slartanus scoffs at Sigvar's speech. Foolish cow-man. This is not worth my time. He jumps up from the roof, beats his wings a few times, and dives behind the tower towards the sea.
Invisiwizard - 13 dmg Hand - 39 dmg
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 30 (T 15, FF 28) CMD 32 HP 114/114 Character Sheet d20+14=22 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 7:40:13 PM
Now in easy sight of the dragon and thinking he has struck a nerve, Sigvar continues, in Draconic. " Ohhhh, wittle Dragon sees the threat draw near and turns tail again and leaves his companion to the mercies of the Mailed Fist. Why was it I thought I would be able to fight an honorable foe today?" Sigvar again advances on the tower, intent on following the dragon around the back to be sure it was not planning on returning while they dealt with the wizard. Perception 22 listening for spellcasting from the dragon and trying to follow it's flight path.
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 697/700 rounds Fly- 66/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 67/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 67/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 87/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon (already added to stat line) +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 8/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used On the map as indicated
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+17=24 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+12=22 ; d6+7=9 ; d6=3 ; d6+7=9 ; d6=5 ; d6+7=9 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 8:46:43 PM
"Since the first arrow did so well, let's try again. " A flurry of arrows head towards the tower.
--------------------------------------------------- Hits AC 24 For 9 physical and 3 electrical damage. Hits AC 29 For 9 Physical and 5 electrical damage Hits AC 22 For 9 Physical and 4 Electrical damage
Pompous uses three arrows +1 to fire at the interposing hand. Normal range for the composite long bow is 110 feet.
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 16 rounds
Cat's Grace (96) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120ptsl
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 63/86(BrianZ) d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 10:09:00 PM
Trayvin waits near the door. If they couldn't get inside quickly they would need to rely on Akir's help to fly up to the window. "I wonder how Anna is faring against the wizard?"
Trayvin sees Nikolai heal himself and adds a little more. Channel energy = 20hp healed for those Agents within 30 feet of Trayvin.
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+9=15 ; d100=72 ; d4+4=6 ; d20+7=27 ; Thursday October 12th, 2017 11:04:29 PM
Darkmantle-Anna attempts to close with the wizard and attack back with a slam and possibly start grappling with the wizard.
(15 vs AC; 72 vs 50 against concealment; 6 damage; 27 vs CMD to start grapple)'
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4192 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [693 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [66 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [67 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [65 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 16 rounds
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Thursday October 12th, 2017 11:29:00 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
ooc: how high is the window?
IC: Nikolai puts away the wand of CLW and prepares to defend Michael from the dragon but the dragon does not show up. He figures that Michael will reach the window quickly so he starts up the rope.
Move: put wand away Move: start up the rope.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] Friday October 13th, 2017 12:03:02 AM
The counterspelling isn't working, and Pru is uncomfortable being so far away from the action. She casts a spell and changes into a small Air elemental. Air elemental Pru goes racing toward the tower at top speed.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d20+5=20 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 4:55:22 PM Window is 35 feet from the ground
Sigvar continues to taunt the dragon, as ill advised as it may be. Still, it seems to have scared him off. Maybe the dragon really is scared of them! And with good reason - the Agents have whomped him once before.
Pompous' arrows fly true and the floating hand pops out of existence. Anna uses the opening to try to wrap up the wizard, but despite knowing where she is, is unable to connect.
Michael continues to climb with Nikolai close behind. Pru shifts forms to get closer to the action. Trayvin heals the group clustered around the door of the tower.
The wizard reaches out again, and maybe the hand was getting in her way too, because she connects with the darkmantle, which is now a cursed darkmantle! Bestow Curse - DC19 Will Save or have a 50% chance of no action each round (51-100 act normally)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 114/114 Character Sheet Friday October 13th, 2017 6:24:01 PM
Sigvar changes languages again calling out to Anna in Tauric. " Minotaur coming in, clear the window." With a shriek of metal on stone he then flies through the window and into the room with the wizard and Anna. Hoping his armor and speed will protect him, he follows his own advice and clears the window for the climbers. He calls to Trayvin below in Dwarven. " The Wizard is invisible Travin, can you dispel it like you did on the Vampire?" ------------------------ Sigvar has more move but I figured some would be lost to squeezing through the window The first number for AC is the AC vs the wizard, the ones in parentheses are vs the dragon. -------------------------
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 696/700 rounds Fly- 65/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 66/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 66/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 86/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 7/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+6=20 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=10 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 7:16:55 PM
(20 vs 19 = success; added the +2 from the spread the word bonus; so Anna is not cursed)
Anna tries to slam into the wizard again (26 vs AC; 10 vs 100 for concealment = miss) but is thrown off by the Wizard's invisibility.
"Be my guest!" Anna calls back to Sigvar, "I know where the wizard is for sure but I still have a 50/50 miss chance because my sense isn't precise enough"
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4191 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [692 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [65 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [66 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [64 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 15 rounds
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] Friday October 13th, 2017 8:51:58 PM
Air Elemental Pru flies to the tower, goes up and through the window, and looks around. Is there a door to the room, and is it open? If so, Pru would like to try to fly down the stairs to the door so she can open it for her friends.
If not, Pru looks around for a place where she can safely dismiss the spell--although she can't do that this round because she had to double-move to get here.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 63/86(BrianZ) Friday October 13th, 2017 10:22:21 PM
Trayvin looks up at the window that Sigvar just flew through. He shrugs and answers in dwarven. "Yes, but I'll need to get up there first. See if you can get the door open."
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Friday October 13th, 2017 11:07:20 PM
"Got you covered."
Another scroll used, and Trayvin is airborne.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+18=33 ; d20+18=30 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; 5d6=22 ; 5d6=18 ; Friday October 13th, 2017 11:12:17 PM
when he gets to the top he rolls into the room and fills his hands with the tools of his trade. He tries to flank the Mage against Anna if possible.
To hit AC 33 for 5 and 22 flanking To hit AC 30 for 4 and 18 flanking. base to hit 14 +4 flanking AoTF feat.
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Sunday October 15th, 2017 7:13:15 PM
As most of the group engage the wizard, Pompous holds true and keeps his position. Firing blindly into the tower at this time would put his associates at risk of friendly fire.
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 15 rounds
Cat's Grace (95) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120ptsl
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+8=22 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=21 ; Sunday October 15th, 2017 8:48:26 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
OOC: I forgot to roll my Climb check for last turn. Here's both
Climb 1 = 22 Climb 2 (this round) = 13 Climb 3 (f necessary) = 21 back up halfway if he's fallen on climb 2
If 13 isn't enough he starts over again, if he falls he has Slow Fall 20' so probably doesn't take any damage but if so, let me know.
Move 1 = Climb Move 2 = either climb again or enter through the window.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d100=20 ; d100=18 ; 10d6=36 ; d20+8=9 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 5:14:03 PM
With the Dragon apparently fled, the Agents start crowding into the top of the tower all at once. Sigvar rushes his way in, closely followed by Michael. Trayvin is flying up soon and Nikolai follows close behind having no troubles climbing the rope.
Pru spies the stairway and flies down a floor, finding the second story empty except for a mess of debris. The stairway to the main floor is visible on the opposite side.
Pompous holds his arrows now that his allies are in the way, and Michael stabs viciously at the air, but cannot find his mark. miss chance for invis - 20 and 18
Not seeing the pesky girl that was dispelling the fireballs, the wizard takes the opportunity to drop on right in the middle of the tower!
36 fire damage, DC 18 Reflex for half
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 47/86(BrianZ) d20+4=15 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 9:15:02 PM
"Thanks Akir." Trayvin flies up to the window, just in time to get blasted by fire. "I hope he singed himself with that one."
reflex = 15, 16 damage taken.
Trayvin casts a spell of his own. And though it deals no damage, he guesses the wizard will be quite unhappy about it.
Actions: cast invisibility purge
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min fly duration? invisibility purge duration 11min, range 55 feet radius
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 78/114 Character Sheet d20+8=9 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=20 ; d100=56 ; 2d6+9=21 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+9=18 ; 2d6+16=21 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=16 ; 2d6+15=25 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; 2d6+15=26 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=31 ; d8+8=16 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 9:47:57 PM
Reflex save 9 fail There is a blast of fire and Sigvar is burned. The paladin shrugs it off and deals with the business at hand. (AoO for the caster casting in a crowd? Sigvar has reach and invisible doesn't mean inaudible. AoO hits AC 39 and is a Critical threat, auto confirms if caster is evil (bless weapon), otherwise confirms to AC 20. Miss chance 56% so should hit for 21 damage(39 if critical) +7 for holy if caster is evil) Sigvar swings at the caster once Trayvin makes him appear. ( The rest assumes he is evil, way to tough to post if he isn't. For these attacks Sigvar is power attacking, I hadn't stated it before, so the AoO was nonpower attack)
Sword 1 Hits AC 32 for 25 damage + 7 holy Sword 2 Hits AC 16 for 26 damage + 8 holy Horns Hit AC 31 for 16 damage
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 695/700 rounds Fly- 64/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 65/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 65/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 85/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 6/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] Monday October 16th, 2017 10:11:19 PM
Air Elemental Pru continues down the stairs, trying to reach the door of the tower so she can unlock it. [Air Elementals have a fly speed of 60, so Pru can move 120 feet on a double move.]
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 74/86 -- CMD 25 d20+9=16 ; d100=92 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+7=10 ; Monday October 16th, 2017 10:18:41 PM
(OOC: I'm confused did the fireball go off inside the tower or on the outside; If it went off inside the tower I will roll reflex but IDK if Anna is affected or not)
Anna keeps pressing her attack against the wizard hoping to connect one of these times.
(16 vs AC; 92 vs concealment = sucess; 6 damage; 10 to start a grapple)
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4190 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [691 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [64 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [65 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [63 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 +20 temp hp from the con boost Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 14 rounds
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+11=29 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+13=26 ; d100=99 ; d8+4=5 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 12:15:43 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
OOC: If the wizard cast the spell verbally, we should be able to locate the approximate square she is in. If it is the standard invis, this attack should make her visible.
The wizard is invisible but Nikolai hears the sounds of casting ( I think) and looks for the source as a blast of fire erupts around him.
Ref +11 DC 18 = 29 36 fire damage, DC 18 Reflex for half Evasion negates damage on a successful Save.
Nikolai tries to pick the square the caster is in: Perception +16 = 32
Makes a move to the square and attacks: Unarmed Att +13 = 26 If still invisible miss chance = 99 (>50%), dmg = 5
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+19=21 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 6:36:20 AM
Pompous sees the blast from the tower. He's concerned for his friends but his military training kicks in...
{ Hold true... hold true.... }
The ranger stays pat and looks for signs of the wizard.
Perception- 21
Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 14 rounds
Cat's Grace (94) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120pts
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 17th, 2017 10:30:33 AM
Looking up from the base of the tower, Akir has no intention of climbing. He was no monkey. He looks at Pompous, then back to the windows where the explosion rocked the tower.
"I am glad that we are down here and they are up there I suppose. Opportunity will make itself available soon!"
Although, Akir had a nagging suspicion that a wand of fly or spider climb would not be a bad purchase for the company in the future.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 78/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 17th, 2017 4:10:28 PM
OOC Y'all can see Trayvin's post right, not just me?
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 17th, 2017 5:16:44 PM
Unfortunately for Sigvar, he is unable (per RAW) to make an attack of opportunity against a foe with total concealment, which is granted by invisibility. This little problem soon goes away as Trayvin casts his purging spell, and his first sword strike and his horn attack are right on target. He is surprised to find that it is a halfling woman that has been causing them all this trouble.
Pru makes it downstairs to find that the door is barred and nailed shut. She would need a prybar or a battering ram to get it down.
Anna is effected by the fire, and unable to connect to start a grapple, even with a visible foe. Nikolai doesn't have that problem though, and pops her right in her little face!
Akir and Pompous hang tight on the ground, glad that they are out of the fire, and hoping there are no frying pans around.
Having lost her concealment and had the snot beat out of her, the woman falls down on her knees and raises her hands, shouting "Please, stop! I surrender! The dragon forced me to do his bidding and then abandoned me!"
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Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 78/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 17th, 2017 6:44:40 PM " Then leaving is probably a ruse too, he'll be back and Pompous and Akir are still outside. Michael, make her sorry if she is bluffing." Sigvar flies down the stairs and uses his adamantite sword to make short work of the door, allowing the others to enter the tower. Now all they need to do is find and slay this dragon with a vendetta for their Fist. Piece of cake.
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 694/700 rounds Fly- 63/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 64/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 64/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 84/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 5/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+14=31 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+8=23 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 8:03:01 PM
OOC: sorry guys, work last night kept me busy.. Michael deftly rolls out into the hall to avoid the fireball. then rolls back in to find a Halfling woman on her knees in surrender.
Taking Sigvars order, since he is the man on the spot and knows what's going on, Michael steps behind the woman and positions his rapier at the base of her skull his other hand on her shoulder, holding her steady for the thrust, in case she gets frisky. He uses he left hand to guide her to the floor. talking to her in command voice as he does so.
On the floor! belly down! hands behind your back! fingers extended! hands together! DO not speak or curl your finger in a mudras or I will pith you like a frog!
once she is on the ground, he kneels on her head to hold her down and grabs both her hands in his free and. once they are well in..hand...he lays his rapeir down and fishes twine from his pants pocket. He binds her wrists, then her thumb and middle fingers together, finishing off by binding her elbows together.
That done, he stands her back up and resumes his guard position.
in a kinder voice Just stay calm, We don't kill prisoners, and you are in custody now...we'll keep you safe. We are from the Mailed Fist. This can all be worked out.
intimidate 12 bluff 20 sense motive 23
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 47/86(BrianZ) Tuesday October 17th, 2017 9:15:42 PM
Michael seems to have the prisoner under control, so he takes a look around the tower to make sure there weren't any other invisible enemies in hiding.
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min fly duration? invisibility purge duration 11min, range 55 feet radius
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Tuesday October 17th, 2017 10:13:47 PM
Sigvar Ironhorn OOC Y'all can see Trayvin's post right, not just me?
Nikolai OOC: yes, just rolled the miss chance just in case...
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
Nikolai rears back to strike the mage again but holds back as she pleads for her life. He finds it odd, but plausible, that Slartanus would force another mage into forced service. He should know it will take more than that to defeat the Mailed Fist, especially with his habit of running off when his minion gets clobbered.
"We'll verify your story. I do find it highly unlikely that a hafling would covet a keep for her own private use. So where did you meet this dragon? How did you come to get caught in his grasp?"
Nikolai asks these questions as he goes through every pocket he can find on her and emptying them while Michael holds his rapier to her head.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 64/74] Tuesday October 17th, 2017 10:32:55 PM
At the door, Pru turns back into a girl. "It's nailed shut!" she calls through to Pompous and Akir. "I'm not sure I can get it open, but we could---"
Then Sigvar shows up with his sword and Pru has to scramble to get out of the way. "Maybe we should--" she says, but the door has already been chopped open. "Umm...great. Okay. Let's join the others."
She heads back to the top of the tower.
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 38/86 -- CMD 25 d20+9=15 ; Tuesday October 17th, 2017 11:20:12 PM
(Reflex: 15)
Anna does not manage to avoid the fire. She travels with Trayvin as he checks the tower for other assailants. "I have blindsense Trayvin in this form so I can help cover you as we check out for other assailants. Also I could use some healing."
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4189 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [690 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [63 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [64 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [62 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 13 rounds
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 84/90 (Ken E) Wednesday October 18th, 2017 10:24:21 AM
Akir gives Prudence a sympathetic glance.
"Too often, a magic users dilemma is solved by the hacking of a weapon."
He notices her burn wounds.
"When we all get together, I'll channel some healing."
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Wednesday October 18th, 2017 4:45:07 PM
Pompous hears Siggy's "all clear". He races up to the tower door and calls out to the others.
" I have our 6. I'll stay by the door but keep watch outside.
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Effective effects-
Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 13 rounds
Cat's Grace (92) Dex+4
Protection energy (acid) 120pts
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP d20+13=25 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 6:33:42 PM
Sigvar's special sword makes short work of the doorway and soon Akir and Pompous have easy access to the tower.
Michael does quite the job restraining the prisoner, but his intimidation attempts fall flat. "I've already surrendered, you clod. I wouldn't have bothered if I knew you Fist people didn't have an idiotic attachment to your honor."
Anna and Trayvin sweep for other enemies, but the place seems truly deserted apart from them. Pru makes it back upstairs just in time to catch the answers to Nikolai and Michael's questions.
"That thrice cursed dragon found me in the woods. Being a reasonable woman, of course I was attracted to his power. He intends to build an army and conquer as he pleases. You were to be a test for me. I doubt I passed, since I didn't manage to kill a single one of you. And since I'm sure you'll ask, you can call me Tetra. And no, I won't go out with you." This last she directs at Michael, assuming his interest, since she is just about the prettiest halfling he's ever seen.
She seems right pissed that the dragon abandoned her. You assume that she thinks she could have killed you all had Slartanus pitched in.
On and about her person, they find:
Amulet of natural armor +1 Cloak of resistance +2 Headband of alluring Charisma +2 Ring of protection +1 2,000
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 47/86(BrianZ) d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 8:03:38 PM
Since they all seem to be present for questioning the prisoner, Trayvin channels energy and heals up some wounds for the Agents.(and the prisoner as well)
"There's nothing idiotic about the honor of the Fist." Trayvin says to the mage. "It is our honor, and Slartanus's lack thereof, which lead to your defeat."
Channel energy = 18 hp healed
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min fly duration? invisibility purge duration 11min, range 55 feet radius
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) d6=3 ; d20=7 ; Wednesday October 18th, 2017 8:44:50 PM
Akir also pitches in a channel, though it's nowhere as powerful as Trayvins.
(Heal 10 damage)
"Well, we have her, and the keep is cleared, technically. Should we consider this job completed? We were never asked to slay the dragon, were we? Only to clear the tower."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 96/114 Character Sheet Wednesday October 18th, 2017 8:57:55 PM " He has betrayed at least one other partner so far. We need to make that the last partner he is allowed to have. Plans like that will get alot of people killed and the dragon is going to have to go. He headed out to the ocean, have you any idea where he is lairing? Any cooperation you give may go well for you at the trial for our attempted murder." The Minotaur is blunt, showing no indication that the halfling's beauty has any power over him. She acts as if her cuteness makes it OK that she just tried to roast them alive. That is in no way the case, and Sigvar is not amused.
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 693/700 rounds Fly- 62/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 63/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 63/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 83/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 4/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 96/114 Character Sheet Wednesday October 18th, 2017 9:09:12 PM " We were not, however this dragon has come for us at least twice and is a threat I am not going to allow a third try. Eventually it will get lucky and kill one of us, plus while it tries it threatens those around us who cannot handle a face full of acid unprotected. Finally, the beast shows no sense of honor. It has betrayed those it employs on multiple occasions. That alone offends me. Combine those things and I see no other choice. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Wednesday October 18th, 2017 9:09:55 PM
OOC Darn it, second channel added.
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 Wednesday October 18th, 2017 9:22:34 PM
Darkmantle-Anna says, "Green Dragons can swim, so he could be under the waves for all we know. While I do have some aquatic forms, time is running out on my most powerful shape change ability for the day as we speak. I'd only really feel comfortable fighting him beneath the waves as a giant squid and even then aquatic combat isn't really something the rest of you are good with so we would need other preparations. I think a dragon could take a lone giant squid but I could at least keep him busy while hopefully the rest of you finish him off, I think we need to do something next time we face him to cut off his escape. If we want to go hunting this dragon we do know his name, I just don't know if anyone has access to locate creature? I cannot pull that spell from my bag of tricks but it would help us in figuring out where he is."
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4188 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [689 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [62 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [63 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [61 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 13 rounds
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 18th, 2017 10:09:43 PM
"You say you met him in the woods," Pru says. "Which woods? Could you tell us where?" To her companions, she adds, "if he's in the habit of recruiting people in that area, maybe we could send somebody to get recruited."
She turns back to the halfling. "Out of curiosity, what bloodline are you? I'm elemental, myself."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Wednesday October 18th, 2017 10:26:16 PM
Michael laughs, How did you know I was hitting on you? Was it the kneeling on your head or me trussing you up like a suckling pig that gave it away? Oh well...maybe you'll change your mind, I've heard prison changes a person. I'll just have to wait for you, on the outside, free. heck, I'll even bring you care packages, tobacco, soap on a rope, salted meat, I'll slip a shiv in your birthday cake so you can protect yourself. there is a smile in his voice as he says all this. After all the horror that Michal has faced, how could a pretty face be expected to phase him?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Wednesday October 18th, 2017 11:06:00 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
Nikolai rolls his eyes when she explains how she came to be with the dragon. "Being a reasonable woman you'd know not to trust dragons. You wanted him to share some of his power and knocking off a few enemies of his to get it was nothing to you. I don't know what punishment will be handed down to you for your folly, but the more you can help us put this evil dragon away for good the more lenient a judge will be on your sentence," Nikolai says casually."One thing is for sure. He's not managing to build an army as each one he recruits gets caught or killed. You are lucky in that you live. So, how is it that the dragon chose to harass this keep? Did he say anything about his plans other than 'build an army'?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet d20+6=11 ; Thursday October 19th, 2017 3:39:56 PM
Nickolai's comments make Sigvar think for a moment. They were trusting this woman with no reason to. She stopped trying to kill them mostly because she was visible and getting destroyed by melee attacks that she wasn't really prepared for. Sigvar starts evaluating what she says and concentrates on her, trying to determine if she is truly evil. After all, she was part of killing the workers and guards Klirt hired to renovate the keep. Sense Motive 11 Detect evil
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Thursday October 19th, 2017 5:20:31 PM
She looks Pru up and down, grudgingly respectful. "It would seem you're to blame for shutting down my more explosive repertoire."
But after mention of a trial, she clams up. "I don't think I'll be answering more questions before speaking with my representation. I assume this will be a fair trial."
She does detect as evil to Sigvar's gaze.
Anna is correct. Slartanus can be anywhere - he's almost certainly dived down into the ocean, and his lair could be submerged, or in a mountain, or in the forest. It's hard to know for sure.
forgot to mention before - 2x potion of cure serious wounds, potion of eagle’s splendor, potion of fly, potion of invisibility, wand of shield (44 charges) were also in her pockets.
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Thursday October 19th, 2017 8:31:49 PM
Pompous peeks in the tower... " Still all clear out here! Anything interesting going on in there?!?!"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Thursday October 19th, 2017 8:54:42 PM
Seeing they weren't going to get much more information out of her right now, Trayvin heads outside to give Pompous an update.
"The mage is captured, and not very cooperative. She may be looking forward to the trial. The dragon seems to have abandoned her, but we should stay sharp, just in case. Do you have any wounds?"
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min fly duration? invisibility purge duration 11min, range 55 feet radius
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Thursday October 19th, 2017 10:02:17 PM "Since you don't wish to help then you can be safely gagged until we deliver you to your cell. The evil you have done in killing the workers here just to provoke this confrontation will not be lost on the folk that judge you. I will be happy to attend your hanging." "Michael, please prepare the prisoner for transport. I am thinking complete immobilization and silencing so that she cannot cast anything." "The trick now will be clearing the area without getting melted into stew. If we get jumped by Slartanus I will engage him and try to position him for Pompous to turn him into a pincushion. Though based on his past exploits, I doubt he has the grit to even shadow us back to the Citadel, cowardly cur that he is." Sigvar will pocket the fly potion and the eagle's splendor potion if no one objects, that way he can be ready to reengage the Dragon should it muster the courage to face them.
Spells in effect on Sigvar Resist Energy Acid- 693/700 rounds Fly- 62/70 rounds Eagle's Splendor- 63/70 rounds Bless Weapon- 63/70 rounds Divine Bond- Weapon is now enchanted with the Holy enchantment 83/90 rounds Smite Evil- +4 deflection bonus to AC vs the dragon +4 to hit the dragon +18 to damage on first hit, +9 to all others, bypassing all DR on the Dragon Divine Favor- +3 luck bonus To Hit and Damage 4/10 rounds 1 Hero Point used 1 Lay on Hands used
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Thursday October 19th, 2017 10:15:48 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Resist Energy 10 (Fire) 20min, Resist Energy 10 (Acid) 20min Ki 4/5
Nikolai looks at the Halfling sorceress angrily. "You'll get representation alright, but you still won't like the probable verdict. I know you will claim that the dragon made you do it and being all alone you did so to save your skin. But our eyewitness will verify that once we were in sight and you inside the keep, you could have turned on the dragon. We would have seen that and witnessed that you were truly compelled to attack us against your wishes. But alas, you didn't, which indicates your true intentions to kill. Those poor workers had no chance and you didn't care about them as they were just pawns to lure Fist members here, I suppose. Oh, it will be a fair trial alright."
Nikolai turns to the others and comments, "Each time Slartanus only conscripts one to help him. If indeed he's trying to build an army, these poor saps he entices are probably only sacrificial fodder to test our abilities before he brings out who he's truly gathered. Just an idea. Otherwise, it's pretty stupid."
With respect to chasing the dragon, he says "It's not a good idea to chase him at this point. He can choose the battlefield and get us at a disadvantage and spread out. We'll secure the keep and pretend to spend the night here, setting up dummies and a light, but start back with Tetra."
As usual, others can offer their suggestions as Nikolai sends Trayvin and Anna to look for old torches and clothes or cloth and Akir, Sigvar and himself will look for benches and other small furniture items to block windows and sticks to look like spears. Pru and Michael tie up Tetra as best they can and keep watch over her and Pompous maintains a lookout for the dragon.
"we'll need some light spells to augment the torch light if we have any to spare. We wait until sundown and as soon as the windows look guarded and torches lit, we leave and hope that if the dragon does come back, this will keep his attention here for a little while. Who knows."
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 Thursday October 19th, 2017 10:44:42 PM
Anna asks, "Our orders were to secure the keep, yes we scared the dragon off, but what happens if he does come back after we are gone and he decides he does not want to go away? Wouldn't the reputation of the Fist suffer because of this? We only left the job half done essentially. I'm not saying I want to hunt him down now as I previously stated but if wants to damage the reputation of the Fist like that green witch woman did he used to partner with wouldn't that be what he would do? He waits till we are gone, comes back, sets up shop again and then we are back to where we started. I don't suppose Akir or Pru know how to cast explosive runes? We could leave a bunch on the roof and then when Slartarus comes in for a landing on the roof, KABOOM"
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4187 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [688 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [61 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [62 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [60 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 12 rounds
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 19th, 2017 10:53:37 PM
"I don't like leaving either, Anna," Pru says, "but this dragon has never returned to a place where we fought him. Sandrill Crossing, the Citadel, and now here. I think he's done with this place. We should warn Lord Klirt, and maybe give him a means of contacting us, but I'm not sure there's anything more we can do here."
She helps with Nikolai's plan of pretending to stay but really leaving.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Thursday October 19th, 2017 11:38:52 PM
michael takes a piece of rope and ties a hangman's noose, he then takes the standing end puts it through the loop and pulls it tight, the other end he fishes around till he gets a small loop from it. doing this he has now made an impromptu bar gag.
smiling he walks in front of the halfling girl. Open up sweetheart i've got a present for you, don't make me use pain compliance to get this in, I mean after all it's just our first date.
once the gag is in he ties it off to the loop he made at the base end. If she refused to compy, he lays her down on her back, pinches her nose and mouth closed for about 20 sec after she starts struggling, then he unclamps her mouth and when she gasps for breath he slips the gag in and lets go of her nose. He then talks a little more smack.
Was it good for you?
[b]
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Friday October 20th, 2017 12:33:32 AM
Akir watches Michael with a thin, raised eyebrow. It wasn't how HE would have handed that, but it was at the very least, effective.
The fight was won, which was good, but the dragon was still capable of retaliation, and he was out of fly scrolls and spells, which was bad.
"I think we might as well wrap this up and head back after making sure there are no more valuables to claim here in the keep. They are ours, by contract, after all. If Slartanus returns, we don't have much in the way of flight."
He looks at Pru.
"I wonder if you will learn to manifest that spell in time? Even if not, we might consider splitting the cost of a wand between us at some point."
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Friday October 20th, 2017 4:36:38 PM
As Trayvin updates out hero, Pompous checks himself over for any injuries.
" I'm good Tray-tray. Thanks. I don't like having a magic user prisoner without a sharp blade near her throat at all times. "
" No signs of Big Green coming back... was there any loot inside?"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Friday October 20th, 2017 10:09:37 PM
"I'm not sure. I think we will look after making sure the place is secured." Trayvin nods at Pompous' comment. Prisoners who can use magic are dangerous.
Active Effects: resist energy(fire) 20 duration 110min shield of faith duration 10min fly duration? invisibility purge duration 11min, range 55 feet radius
Prudence Gundle Friday October 20th, 2017 11:17:15 PM
"Manifest...flight?" Pru replies to Akir. "I...no. Not anytime soon. Spells come slowly to sorcerers. I'm sorry."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Saturday October 21st, 2017 8:59:28 PM "I'd agree with you, Ana, if it were not for our prisoner. The way I see it, Slartanus can hunker around until we decide to leave, tomorrow or days from now, and then return. He knows we have the keep and can't get at us very easily anyway. So, if he is going to return, it won't matter if we leave tonight or next week if his intentions are to keep control of the keep. I don't want to baby-sit Tetra any more time than I have to."
Nikolai pauses for a second then finishes, "As for our honor, we'll clearly explain the situation and volunteer to come back and check on things once more before he sends his work crew again."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Sunday October 22nd, 2017 7:11:13 PM
Sigvar chuckles as they begin to set up the ruse to 'fool' the dragon. " You all realize that Slartanus won this round right? He got to gauge our reaction and see what we have in store for him when it comes time for him to really fight us. He is smarter than just about everyone here. He baited us in, watched our preparations and saddled us with a prisoner to care for. The halfling is evil, in case it needed to be said, but we will do our best as responsible captors to keep her safe. He will probe us a few more times, probably with more disposable troops on our return trip home. He got all he wanted to know, and we got some half baked story he fed this pawn and the privilege of escorting her to the Citadel, and a trial, that will end in her death anyway." He sighs. " Good isn't easy. Good takes work and sacrifice. We'll find him and stop his plot. Let's hope it is without losing those that depend on us for protection."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Sunday October 22nd, 2017 8:34:10 PM
Michael thinks for a minute, you know, he left before we even had a chance to engage this mage. He has no idea just what happened here. I mean it may be possible he left some sort of scrying device here. but that improbable. He's probably going to come back and check on his little pet mage....Anna could look like her...we might could turn this into a trap.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Sunday October 22nd, 2017 8:49:44 PM
The Agents have defeated the squatter, but they feel that Slartanus was the real winner. They talk about setting traps for the dragon, should he come back, and secure Tetra for travel as best they know how.
All that's left is to search the keep and head back to the Citadel.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Sunday October 22nd, 2017 9:12:14 PM
"Sigvar is correct. We need to stop being reactive and go on the offensive against this dragon. If he isn't going to the leave the Fist or the lands we protect alone, then we need to go after him and deal with him."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Sunday October 22nd, 2017 9:43:57 PM "We'll, Michael has an interesting idea. Stash Tetra away and have Pru pretend to be Tetra. She can use my hat for that. If Slartanus returns, we jump him. If he doesn't we go home. Do we have any objections?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Sunday October 22nd, 2017 10:14:54 PM " We will need some dead bodies, or to lay really still while he inspects us. With the addition of some of the halfling's gear think I can make another go of taking him on if he returns. All I would lack would be my acid protection. Shall I drop the Smite Evil so that he thinks we are dead?"
OOC I am not clear, does the target KNOW they have been targeted by a smite evil?
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 d20+10=29 ; Sunday October 22nd, 2017 10:17:50 PM
Anna takes a while to search for anything additional in the tower. (Perception: 29)
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4186 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [687 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [60 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [61 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [59 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 12 rounds
Prudence Gundle Monday October 23rd, 2017 1:03:59 PM
"Dragons are smart," Pru says. "And when this one left, we were in the process of breaching the tower. There are eight of us, against one mage. And yes, mages can be very powerful, but I think the dragon knew that it was only a matter of time. I think he's abandoned the field. I don't think he'll be back."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Monday October 23rd, 2017 8:38:16 PM
Akirs nods with Anna.
"I don't think a trick is likely. Besides, the magic in a disguise self spell is easily defeated. Slartanus would have a chance to see through the illusion, and could probably do so easily. Only if he failed that would our attempts to create a disguise for Anna matter at all."
He looks over the skinny mage.
"And I don't like the idea of her being close enough to Slartanus to risk it. If anything, we hide and observe here for awhile, with a scout posted and a message spell in their hands. When Slartanus returns, I can return us here via a teleport scroll. The risk is the dragon returning before before we get home and I can purchase a scroll."
"That's probably the most productive thing to do in the meanwhile."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Monday October 23rd, 2017 8:59:27 PM
Trayvin assists with looking around for valuables. He wasn't sure if there was any use in waiting around for the dragon, but if they were going to wait a bit anyway, he may as well do something useful in the meantime.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=34 ; d20+17=24 ; Monday October 23rd, 2017 9:39:42 PM
Micahel begins to search the castle. Just in case it searches it twice.
perception 34 & 24
How would a tiny halfling move all of our bodies outside to be viewed by a dragon? nah! just act as though she killed us and we are out in the hall or something, the con only has to last long enough to get him on the ground, then we can strike.
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 Monday October 23rd, 2017 10:05:03 PM
Anna says to Akir, "It wouldn't be a disguise, I would use my queen's gift of Morphamancy to alter myself to look like her and sound like her. For all intents and purposes I would essentially be her."
Prudence Gundle Monday October 23rd, 2017 10:09:06 PM
Pru casts Detect Magic and helps with the search by looking for anything magical.
She still doesn't think laying a trap for the dragon is a great idea, but she's also convinced he isn't coming back. So if her companions want to stand around until they're thoroughly bored and ready to leave, she's not going to try to stop them.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=36 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 12:04:54 AM "Very well, the risk of Slartanus detecting the type of magic used to disguise our fake Tetra is too great. We at least then spend the night here in the keep. We'll bring our horses inside for safekeeping. When we return we can at least say we spent a day here. If the dragon returns, fine, if not, fine."
Nikolai seeks the top roof and keeps a lookout for Slartanus while the others search the keep. "Just don't forget to keep a close eye on Tetra while you search the keep," he reminds the Fist.
Perception +16 = 36 (N20) keeping watch for the dragon or anything else deciding to approach on land, sea, or air.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 24th, 2017 12:25:31 AM ooc = sorry guys, had a few crazy days. should be back to normal
The Agents search around the keep and uncover little. Until they come upon a chest hidden under a pile of clothes in the corner. Inside is 2000 silver and 500 gold pieces. There is little else that seems of value until Pru turns on her magic eyes. What looked to be a battered set of flatware on a folding table is a spoon that radiates magic. It seems that Tetra only had to have the spoon, a Sustaining Spoon, and she wouldn't need to worry about getting supplies.
The Agents discuss plans for luring the dragon back. He certainly hasn't interrupted their conspiring. And as far as Sigvar knows, a smite is between the paladin and his God, and the target doesn't know until it hits them.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:38:51 PM
(OOC: How much time elapsed? on our active effects?)
Anna activates her darkvision SLA and prior to taking watch she activates her spider climb SLA and uses both abilities to stand watch from outside the tower.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:48:34 PM
Perhaps about 10 minutes has passed. It is still light outside for now.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 6:35:41 PM
Akir stretches out and finds himself something soft to lay out on while he waits for some sort of anything to happen. He keeps his weapon drawn, and thinks about his remaining spells.
"I've got no more enhancement spells left. We burned them all up. About all I am good for from this point forward is a fight."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 24th, 2017 7:33:47 PM "With the potions the pint sized murderess was carrying I can come close to being able to stand against the dragon. However I still do not think he will be back. He may send some minions, but I think he would rather conserve them until he can overwhelm us. Most likely he will dig in now and prepare us a warm welcome." "Anna, Akir, are dragons able to alter their breath weapons like a mage can alter the type of damage done by a spell? He watched several of us throw up resistances based on his color, if he could change the damage type of his breath, we might be in more trouble than we think when next we face him."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 8:29:51 PM
Akir shakes his head.
"Not greens. None I've learned about anyways. They can either breathe their acid normally, or make a miasma that follows them and deals damage to those inside of it. Some other dragons can create a wider variety of effects, but greens are stuck in a rut, in that regard."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 9:00:18 PM
"If we're spending the night, let's set the watches. I don't want to be caught unprepared by the dragon."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 24th, 2017 10:29:57 PM
Pru examines the spoon curiously, and activates it to taste a little of the gruel it makes. "Blecch!" she decides.
She will take whatever watch she is assigned, though she doesn't hold out much hope of actually spotting anything.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=20 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 11:20:05 PM "Spending the night in here should be safe enough and give us the chance to renew our spells for our trip back, but I do have the same hunch that the dragon won't be back and all this was a ruse. Ana and Akir can come with me to fetch the animals."
With that, Nikolai wastes no time in going after the animals getting them safely in the keep. He just hopes they have faired well while they were gone.
Perception +16 (while going after animals) = 20
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+9=10 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 12:51:49 PM
Anna holds off on using her Darkvision and Spider climbing SLAs until it gets dark and it is her turn on watch. She does help Nikolai gather up the animals though.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=20 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 2:54:03 PM
Michael gets a real kick out of tormenting the prisoner, maybe it's because she hit a nerve when she haughtily dismissed him, the loneliness of that sort has been his constant companion for as long as he can remember. was he suppressing it? he doesn't know.
In any case, with the tower tossed, the loot locked down, and the wait for the wym in progress he figues it's on him to see to the prisoner. he's not taking any chances though. He makes her a plate of food from their rations, cuts it all into bite-sized pieces and places it on the table. he then escorts the prisoner to the table and sits her down. Moving his chair near her he puts a knife to her throat, undoes her gag and begins to feed her. he makes sure she's fed, watered and taken to the chamber pot, He checks her bonds, making sure they are secure, but also making sure that she has proper circulation to her hands. he does this by pressing on her nail bed, if it turns white, then back pink again when he lets up, she's okay. if her nail bed is blueish or responds sluggishly, he may have to think of a different way to keep her secure.
perception 20
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Wednesday October 25th, 2017 3:47:39 PM
The Agents gather the animals and set up camp in the tower. They can even coax the horses inside the bottom level, but the cart is stuck outside unless they feel like disassembling it.
It's a bit unnerving how good Michael is at handling the prisoner, but it doesn't do to take chances with one like this. She eventually falls asleep, but her rest seems a bit troubled, and strange mumblings are heard from her throughout the night.
There is nothing interesting that happens in the night, and a gray morning greets them as they rise.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 6:42:16 PM
Akir rolls out of his bunk, and spends some quality time in his spellbook. He considers their captive halfling.
"You know, you might just need a good hobby. Have you considered picking up the arcane arts? I don't mean just manifesting power, but actually studying magic. Or, perhaps, learning to increase your martial skills? Weaponcraft is a gratifying pursuit, both mentally and physically."
He pokes his thumb backwards at himself.
"I'm not a bad teacher, so I'm told."
He chuckles and pats his scythe, then leans back over his spell book. What to prepare? What to prepare...
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) d10=7 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 6:44:05 PM
He does at least settle on one of his necromancy spells, and casts false life, granting himself 17 temporary hit points.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet d20+14=32 ; d20+3=20 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 7:31:51 PM
During his watch, Sigvar concentrates on the mumbling of the prisoner, trying to piece together what she is saying. Perception 32 Linguistics 20 At dawn Sigvar rises and prays to Gargul, honoring the birth of the new day. He settles on the prayers that he feels will best serve him in fending off the attacks the dragon may send their way.
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+8=22 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 8:32:58 PM
Pompous gets a good sweat on in the morning with some calisthenics. He then scribes a few lines in his book, updating the Hero's story to include transporting the very dangerous sorcerer. He finishes his morning routines by checking his gear.
[ Spellcraft check- 22]
"Hey, Sig,,, don't sorcerers get their spell energy back in the morning or some nonsense.... me thinks our lovely here is now even more dangerous now then she had been last night after the battle... "
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 9:48:41 PM
Was it time to head out? Trayvin keeps himself busy tending to the horses and making sure they are ready for the next journey.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:16:37 PM
Michael is up with the dawn and has the prisoner ready to go shortly thereafter. When Pompous comments to Sigvar, he chimes in. making sure that the prisoner can hear him.
Yeah Pompous she is probably more dangerous now, but she's not stupid, she knows I'll bleed her white if she tries anything.
Michael packs his gear and gets ready to get on the road. He forgoes riding his mule, with a spellcasting prisoner he needs to be near to keep her from pulling anything, so he rides in the wagon with her, he keeps her back to him and always has a knife in hand. It's a long trip so he waxes philosophical while they travel. you know what the problem is with putting yourself first? if everybody else puts themselves first then you can't trust anyone to watch your back, so that's how you get into situations like we had here. sure you are attractive, and that's probably got you ways because all the folk you hung around with were selfish and did stuff for you cause they thought they could get something off of you, but when the chips were down they'll all save themselves and leave you holding the bag. Sad really.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:47:08 PM
Pru rises in the morning and casts Extended Mage Armors on herself and Nikolai.
She can't help but feel a certain fellowship with the sorcerer, misguided though the halfling is.
"Michael," Pru says. "When I first started manifesting sorcerer powers, my parents put me out of the house. I was thirteen years old. Luckily, the Fist took me in, but not everybody is so lucky. Maybe she did just decide to be selfish, or maybe she was up against a wall and felt she had no choice. I don't know, and neither do you." She gives a wry smile. "And I don't want to take her gag off and ask her. But we don't know her whole story."
If possible, Pru would like to ride in the wagon with the prisoner, ready to dispel anything she might try to cast. Just in case.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=31 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 11:49:41 PM "Well, if rehabilitation is possible, the Fist would know. If she didn't kill any of the workers, if it was all the dragon, then there is hope. But regardless of how or why she decided to take the path she took, it was her decision to do so. Many people get a very bad start in life yet take to the side of good nonetheless. We'll see."
After waking up he meditates to refresh his ranger spells then works to get on their way. "Just keep that gag on in case she has some verbal only spells. Keep a hood over her eyes so she can't target anyone," he advises.
With the animals tended to and the cart hitched up again, they start out on their way back home.
Perception +16 = 31
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Thursday October 26th, 2017 12:13:54 AM
Sigvar taken aback by Prudence's identifying with the halfling murderer they are to transport to the Citadel. " She murdered defenseless workers for a chance at a dragon making her more powerful. She is evil and a monster." " Abandoned by your family, you could have become a bitter, ruthless, pyromaniac. Instead you are a disciplined soldier that fights to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The very fact that you feel sorry for this woman that took the easy way to power shows that you have nothing in common with her."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+9=21 ; d20+10=28 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 7:34:09 AM
Anna interjects to the conversation between Sigvar and Pru, "And Eberyon once did horrible things too and so my Lady Queen Ma'ab forced him into a deep slumber. He was later awakened and a group of adventurers decided to spare his life and let him atone rather than be put to death. I think our Wold is better off for the mercy granted to Lord Eberyon. Who knows what our captive could accomplish if allowed to for the right purposes if she too is granted a chance to atone."
She tries to encourage the animals to set a good pace today (Wild Empathy: 21)
She also keeps a sharp eye out while on the trail (Perception: 28)
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Thursday October 26th, 2017 6:31:56 PM
The first day rolls by mundanely. They tossed the trussed up troublemaker into the back of the wagon where Michael sits poised to prick with his swords and Pru tries to make nice, though she is ready for anything and prepared to quash her magic.
The horses are happy to pull them along, but even the best pace still puts them a second day of travel away from the Citadel. Tetra naps throughout the day and the Agents notice her muttering in her sleep again. It's still mostly unintelligible, but they can hope she's feeling some guilt for her actions.
Night comes and the Agents bed down (unless they prefer to stop a bit early and rest at an inn).
To no one in particular... " Any chance she's communicating with the dragon?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+14=25 ; d20+17=32 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 9:38:59 PM
With nimble fingers Michael softly undoes the know holding the bar gag in place. and gently, allowing for her movement takes it out of her mouth.
slight of hand 25
he then listens closely to what she's mumbling in her sleep.
perception 32.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Thursday October 26th, 2017 10:15:01 PM
Still no sign of the dragon. That was both good and bad. At least the prisoner wasn't causing any grief. Trayvin wonders if there is any chance the Halfling could be redeemed, or if Tetra's fate was going to be at the end of a rope.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:09:21 PM
Akir catches Trayvins eye, and his own thoughts lean towards Tetra.
"I always find it a shame when the only punishment we can mete out is death. I would prefer to conscript her into the Fist, and see where it takes her, but we aren't allowed such brazen recruitment methods these days."
He sighs.
"And I wouldn't want a murderous shrew watching my back, or the back of a friend, I suppose."
He rolls up a small paper, and fills it with a green cut leaf. The smell is strong, but it seems to relax Akir a bit. He smokes only a little, then tucks the papers away somewhere in his many folded robe.
"As will become habit, I request either first or last watch, so I have the uninterrupted time with my spellbook that I require."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+13=32 ; d20+16=19 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:51:49 PM "Well, hopefully the judge will be able to determine her demeanor. If he or she sees that Tetra will repent from the evil and turn away from that, then there is hope. There are a lot of greedy people out there but don't kill. Being greedy isn't the crime. Killing others to satisfy that greed is. We'll just have to wait and see what kind of person she really is."
Nikolai opts to avoid any inn. If the dragon had decided to follow them, he didn't want to put any resident in danger. If Tetra decided to threaten innocents in order to be let loose, that would be just as bad. Out in the wild, she could threaten any of the Fist and it wouldn't do any good.
Find suitably defensible camp site: Survival +13 = 32 (33 if in forest)
His turn at watch: Perception +16 = 19 (21 if in forest)
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:55:24 PM
Since the halfling has been a prisoner for at least 24 hours now, Pru will insist that she be given the opportunity to eat and drink and relieve herself. Pru will stand ready to counter anything the halfling attempts to cast.
"A mage can serve the Fist without being part of a unit," she says. "She could scribe scrolls, for example, or enchant weapons. But I agree, that is up to the judge."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Friday October 27th, 2017 12:16:58 AM
Nikolai's statement sparks a question.
"Do we know for certain she's done anything? She attacked us, which is an assault for certain, but do we know if she's ever killed anyone? Sometimes my memory fails to serve."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Friday October 27th, 2017 4:36:56 AM " We have the second hand account of the Keep's owner that she was with the dragon and participated in the killing of the guards and workers. We deemed it expedient to not question that man directly so, no, we have no direct evidence. Likely the word of a land owner will carry more weight in court than the man that was actually on site anyway. Plus her brazen attempt to burn us alive that we do have." "Beware Michael, I tried unsuccessfully last night to determine what she was rambling on about. It could be a ruse to get the gag off. And Prudence, Michael has been seeing to her upkeep quite diligently. She has been fed, watered and had the opportunity to relieve herself at each stop we make." Sigvar will stay up either on first watch or last either with Akir or Prudence as is his custom. He doesn't need the uninterrupted sleep so much as he wants to be effective without any special type of vision.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+10=24 ; Friday October 27th, 2017 7:22:52 AM
Anna tends to the horses once they make camp insuring they are adequately fed and watered and pulls some sugar cubes from her bag of tricks to reward them for their efforts. (OOC: how many coppers do I deduct for sugar cubes?)
Anna volunteers for a watch when it is dark as she can utilize her darkvision SLA to see 60 feet.
She says, "Here's an idea why don't we compel Tetra to tell the truth to the judge using a zone of truth spell. That way we will know one way or another if she was forced to attack, chose willingly or the dragon slaughtered everything. While the Lord might not seem like a bad guy, who knows if he has a vindictive streak? It would be best for a fair judgement if the truth was known and Tetra was there."
(Perception: 24)
Active Effects: Darkvision - 60 ft : 7 hours
(OOC: Next Level up I'm going to take a gift that would make it so Anna doesn't need to sleep as long as she gets an hour's worth of sun light so she can always stand watch regardless)
Whose Keep Is It? Friday October 27th, 2017 3:37:57 PM
The Agents discuss the merits of various punishments, and wonder to what extent the halfling woman actually participated in the crimes of Slartanus. Maybe she can really be made to see the error of her ways and atone with service.
Of course, all determinations will have to be done by competent professionals. Either way, The Agents are sure that justice will be done.
They pack up their gear after a quiet night and continue on their way back home. As night begins to fall, they can see the lights of the inn where they left Lord Klirt, and the walls of the Citadel rising behind it.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Friday October 27th, 2017 9:21:55 PM
"If the Fist court requests such a spell during the trial, I will be happy to provide it." Trayvin responds to Anna.
"We're back. Should we deliver the prisoner to the jail before seeing Lord Klirt?"
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Friday October 27th, 2017 11:13:44 PM
Akir shakes his head at Anna.
"Anna, I hope that magic is never considered passable evidence in a court. As a practitioner, it is something that is far too fickle and easily manipulated to bear the weight of a life."
He considers her for a moment.
"Remember your own previous statement, you could, for all intents and purposes, take her form exactly if you so chose. What stops a less scrupulous Anna from taking Tetras form, pleading guilty, and then escaping to let Tetra pay the consequences."
He shakes his head.
"Let skilled mortals prove right and wrong, and leave the magic for other things, I say."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 Saturday October 28th, 2017 7:58:15 AM
Anna says to Akir, "The whole purpose of a zone of truth spell is to compel someone to speak the truth. How could someone abuse this? I could see someone abusing discern lies because they could say they cast the spell and then say the person is lying when thsy aren't but if the point of a zone of truth is to compel someone to speak the truth and the point of a truth how is that an abuse? It is simply using a tool to accomplish a task. This is different than changing one's form to set someone up for something they did not do."
Prudence Gundle Saturday October 28th, 2017 1:49:34 PM
"We need to make our report to Lord Klirt," Pru says. "Nikolai, do you want to do it? Do you want to go yourself, or do you want some of us with you?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Saturday October 28th, 2017 2:21:54 PM
Michael laughs Zone of truth! that's great! think of the jokes you could pull! "how do I look?" crappy. Does this dress make me look fat? no..you are fat. God's that would be hilarious.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Saturday October 28th, 2017 10:11:33 PM " I think it would be very unwise to walk into that Inn with a prisoner in tow. You worry aout her innocence, or what might happen to her after a trial. The 'lord' could order his bodyguard to kill her, and then we would have to stop him from killing someone we are fairly certain is a murderer. The 'lord' does not take no for an answer either, and would say we didn't do our job, tarnishing the name of the Fist. We should definitely secure her at the Citadel before any meeting with the client." "As for the Zone of Truth prayer, it can be resisted like any other magic. Even if not resisted, it can be skirted. One need speak only hat they believe to be the truth. So if in this case she did not think she actually killed any of the workers, she could say no and have it be the truth. I would have to side with Akir."
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Sunday October 29th, 2017 6:05:26 PM
Pompous listens to the others talking. Every once in a while, he jots down a few notes.. for the book...
" If Nikky wants company.. I'll volunteer. "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Monday October 30th, 2017 12:20:57 AM "Well, since I'm the Thumb I'll go report to Commander Constance. BUT, since Pru was the Thumb for a while and could be our Thumb again if something incapacitates me, Pru should also go," he smiles.
"The rest of you are in charge of delivering the prisoner and taking care of returning the horses and cart. Lord Klirt can wait a little bit longer."
With respect to how to judge the prisoner, Nikolai had rather not speculate how the trial will be done. "If we are called to be witnesses, we just tell the truth as we saw it. The rest, we'll just wait and see. If we see what we think is some impropriety, we take it up with the Commander."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Monday October 30th, 2017 10:54:45 AM
Akir finds the reasoning sound, and never really objected to the girls trial. He just had an issue, on a philosophical level, with using magic in lawful proceedings.
Volunteering to handle the horse and cart, Akir asks Michael if he would show him around enough to handle the duty as assigned.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Monday October 30th, 2017 5:03:30 PM
Sigvar moves over on the seat and allows Akir to drive. He looks back at Michael and says : You keep an eye on her, I can show Akir the stables and where we store our mounts and tack. You have a knack for caring for the captive and I would feel better if you kept at it."
Prudence Gundle Monday October 30th, 2017 8:40:13 PM
"Well, before we report to Commander Palance, we need to report to Lord Klirt," Pru says. "And I agree that bringing Tetra with us into the inn will just complicate the situation. I think the question is, who goes into the inn and who stays out here?"
Whose Keep Is It? Monday October 30th, 2017 8:54:01 PM
The agents mill about outside deciding how to proceed, but their deliberations are interrupted when constance's page runs outside, throws a quick salute, and tells them to come to her office ASAP.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Monday October 30th, 2017 9:33:07 PM
Michael enters the office steps smartly up to the desk, renders a crisp salute and says Thumb Michael Wittman reporting as ordered Ma'am!. Once I have been recognized, I will give my report when asked to do so.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Monday October 30th, 2017 10:46:33 PM
It looks like the decision is made for them. Trayvin follows the rest of the Agents to the Commander's office. He volunteers to wait outside the office with the prisoner if need be.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 Monday October 30th, 2017 11:17:14 PM
Anna goes with her fist mates to the commander's offices. She waits for Nikolai or Michael to give their report and then asks, "Ma'am are we the only the Fist to have encountered the Green Dragon Slartanus or are there records of anyone else in the Mailed Fist having run across him?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 12:32:59 AM "I don't want Lord Klirt to see or know about Tetra just yet. We put Tetra in the jail cell, report to Commander Pallance, then report to Lord Klirt. Commander Pallance can give us an idea of whether we've met the agreement or not. I don't want to argue it with Lord Klirt before discussed with the Commander."
Nikolai leads the way to the jail cells and gives the guards strict instructions on how dangerous she is. "Hopefully there is an anti-magic cell in here somewhere."
Reporting to Commander, he gives her their report in a broad overview. "The prisoner is in the cells right now. A more detailed report will be on your desk tomorrow when I've had more time to write it up."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 12:41:18 AM
Akir salutes, but looks curiously at Michael when he reports as thumb. That was, well, three thumbs by his accounting. If they were all leaders, then none were leaders, as far as he saw the situation.
Taking a stab at Michaels personality, he chalks it up to some sort of inside joke.
He has nothing immediate to add, reserving his speculation for after the Knight Commander replies.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 31st, 2017 4:47:30 AM
Sigvar reports and listens to Nikloai's abbreviated report. He assumes that his Thumb has a plan and remains silent, letting Nikolai play out his hand.
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 4:12:20 PM
Pompous sees members of his group go off in different directions and shrugs.
He decides to tag along with the group looking after the horses.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 31st, 2017 5:46:58 PM
[Oh, I am so confused. I thought we were coming up on the inn, which is not the Citadel, and which is a ways off from the Citadel. Are we at the Citadel? Or are they closer together than I was picturing?]
DM edit: the inn is near the citadel, easily within sight.
Whose Keep Is It? Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:27:18 PM
As it happens, there is no cell that blocks magic in the bowels of the fortress. But there are several fighters and mages on hand to guard and counterspell anything she tries to do, so that will have to suffice. As she goes into the cell, she finally puts up some resistance, screaming about how she can't be trapped down here, and they will all know their doom!
The Agents leave the sound of her crazed laughter and report to Constance's office. She gives Michael a look when he announces himself, as if wondering about a field promotion, but she quickly dismisses it, and Nikolai's report of a cleared keep.
"Right now, I don't give two buckets of cow dung whether that self styled dandy has a party keep or not. It can fall into the ocean for all I care! We have a real problem to take care of right now. There's been a man standing outside the Citadel every day since you left, setting up a bonfire at dusk and shouting for all to hear about dark days and the end of the world. I wouldn't worry about it normally, but I fear he's using some sort of compulsion, because more and more people have been gathering to listen to him. He needs to be dealt with before it spreads into the Citadel, but it must be discrete, as we don't want any angry peasants out here. We just started redeeming our name, and can't afford to go backwards."
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