DM Mark - Mists Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:33:16 PM
As you rise and greet the new day, the air is cold and crisp. There is some discussion about how to return to Magpie Crossing. Lance, the farmer who’s family was saved by the Keepers of the Vale, needs to journey to Magpie Crossing and would like to travel with the party - both for the security they provide, and to share with the town their heroic deeds! The family work together to pack food and for the travellers.
All decide to journey back with Lance, except for Emrys and Velarin who will magically return. Emrys and Velarin say goodbye and vanish as a scent of evergreen fills the area as leaves get whipped up into the air by a sudden breeze. Then immediately the winds calm and peace returns ... Emrys and his travel companions are gone ... only a circle of mushrooms remain. They instantly appearing at the Manor in Magpie Crossing.
The rest proceed with Lance in his wagon. Most choose to walk alongside the wagon for at least a time to warm up on the cold morning air. It’s a nice, clear day. The travel is pleasant and uneventful. This second group arrives that evening, tired from the long day’s travel. Your beds are a welcome sight!
_____________________________________________ Around midnight, the party is awakened by a groaning, stretching sound. It seems to come from everywhere at once for about 30 seconds, and it stops as suddenly as it began. You are all now wide awake - certainly an unnerving way to be awakened.
Then a scream is heard from outside, followed by another! You can hear a couple dogs barking.
(How long do each you take to respond? You are in your night clothes, or whatever you do or don’t sleep in. It is normally cold in the house as you rise.)
Depending on how long you take, there is either a pounding on your door or a guard rushes up to you. As you open the door, you can see that the cold streets are filled with a thick grey mist, reducing visibility to about 20’. These mists have an odd smell - they smell of a damp forest and have a slightly fungal smell as well. The moons shine through these mists, giving an eerie diffused glow to everything in town.
This guard’s eyes are wide with fear. “Come, come quickly. Some, something’s happened! It’s...just come on!” He runs, hoping you follow.
How long do you take, and do you follow him?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Tuesday October 31st, 2017 9:43:38 PM
Barratore, awakened from his sleep bt the scream, bolts upright in bed. Was it a dream, the second scream answers his question. It had to be close and the fighter grabs his blade and bounds down the stairs and out the door. He scans back and forth outside the manor, hoping one of the others shows up to point our from where the screams came. Instead, though, he spies the guard heading towards him. Barratore moves to him, closing the gap between them quickly. "What has happened?"
Barratore moves directly with the man, keeping just behind him and to his right. The Minotaur has his blade in his hand and is otherwise pretty undressed so was his rush to get outside.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 9:43:58 PM
Edson pops out of bed and grabs his rings, chain shirt and khukri. Everything else stays. He follows the guard to the streets below.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. Tuesday October 31st, 2017 11:03:51 PM
A sneer forms across his face before he even opens his eyes. Emrys is at first irritated having been wakened from his much needed sleep from his warm, comfortable feathered bed. He listens again and hears a knocking downstairs. A sigh escapes his lips as he pulls his covers and linens aside. Still in his house robes, he grabs his cloak and sets his headband in place. He glances in a mirror for a quick survey of his appearance and heads down to the first floor. He is met by a cold breeze from an already open front door and so he wraps himself more tightly in his cloak. He notices the odd mists ... he wasn't expecting that ... it distracts him just for a moment until the he hears Barratore ask, "What has happened?"
"Yes, what madness is this ... at this ungodly hour?"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 11:59:29 PM "Yes! Take us to the trouble. And quickly!" Baslim is ready to assist the town.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday November 1st, 2017 10:19:49 AM
(ooc: have we had time to rememorize spells since the last big fights?)
Velarin, not needing much in the way of gear, grabs his Haversack and hastens out the front door in his bed clothes. He joins Barratore, while looking for the source of the trouble.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday November 1st, 2017 1:36:07 PM
The screams sounds and Brom wakes slowly, he only sleeps a few hours because of his ring, and this is his sleep time. He sits up and clears his head while getting a handle on what's going on. He hears the rapping on the door and the call to arms, Brom stands and grabs his sword and quiver. Sling the quiver over his shoulder while he moves down the stairs and out the door.
Brom is dressed in boxers, no shirt, wearing his belt, and boots.
"What in Gargul's name in is going on!" He says loudly coming out the door. Seeing the mist, Brom exclaims "By the gods, we're not home one day the Wold's goin' ta Koshe-Marr!"
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Wednesday November 1st, 2017 2:32:52 PM
Lanliss wakes up slowly, thinking it is a dream until realizing it's real. Wake up, He shouts to himself, quickly taking his dagger and wearing his cloths quickly. He proceeds to make sure everybody is awake, We got trouble he says. He will follow the guard.
He only has his cloths and dagger and nothing else.
DM Mark - "By the gods, we're not home one day the Wold's goin' ta Koshe-Marr!" d100=29 Wednesday November 1st, 2017 4:05:22 PM
Barratore grabs his blade and is out the door and following the guard before anyone else.
Baslim wastes no time and is out the door with naught but his sleeping clothes.
Velarin has his haversack and heads out the door in his bedclothes, right on Barratore’s heels.
Edson grabs his rings, armor and a weapon. He pulls his chain shirt on over his bed clothes as he goes.
Emrys, in his house robes, brings his cloak and headband. He is quite annoyed, asking what all the fuss is about.
Lanliss shrugs on some clothes and grabs a dagger, wasting no time.
Brom is quite the sight, heading out in his undershorts and boots, with his belt, quiver and sword. Thick, grey mists blanket the streets, reminding Brom of Koshe Marr. As you go, you note smell of a damp forest in the air - an odd smell here in Magpie Crossing. The foggy evening is clammy and chilly, especially for bare-chested barbarian.
This guard leads you a short distance. You don’t need sense motive to know he’s barely keeping his panic in check, trying hard to be professional around the heroes. As you arrive, you see a small crowd has gathered around a prone figure in the street. Most are in their bed clothes or hastily donned garments. In the darkness and torchlight, you recognize most. Three people run from the scene crying and hysterical. More filter in.
As the crown pulls back to let the heroes in, you see the prone figure iwears fine clothes, but is in a horrific state. While still in his clothes, the figure seems to have no skin - muscles, bones and entrails show here and there beneath the clothing. Though the wet thing glistens in the moonlight, strangely, there is no pool of blood.
A silent crowd looks expectantly from the heroes to the body and back again.
You may recognize him from his garb - Knowledge Local DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { This appears to be Hezec Thameris, a local merchant dealing in unusual foods and spices. He lays outside the steps to his residence.}
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see the edge of a key from beneath the body.}
If you examine the body - Heal check DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {He is indeed dead, though still warm.} Heal check DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {His skin has not been removed. He seems to have somehow been turned inside out, which seems impossible. That would explain the lack of blood.} Knowledge Arcana or Knowledge Divine DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { While you can say with some certainty that this must have been mystically or magically done, you are not aware of any magical spell that could do such a thing.}
V assesses the situation and turns to the guard. "Clear the people from the area please, They do not all need to see this, the description told by others will be horrific enough.. Also, have someone bring something to cover the body."
"This is Hezec Thameris, and this is his shop. There appears to be a key under him" V reaches down and pulls forth the key. "He is still warm as well. I know of no Arcane spell that does this, does anyone else? Something very bad has shown it's presence."
V will take the time to cast detect magic, looking at both the remaining fog, and the key.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 d20+22=25 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 7:14:24 PM
Edson notices the key without even trying. The spells.. thats not his handywork. Instead he scans the crowd.. looking for anyone that appears they are calmer then the frightened townsfolk. Someone that is ok with the situation.
Perception 25
He bends down and whispers in Velarins ear. " can you look for an invisible watcher? Someone watching this to see how we react?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet d20+5=11 ; d20+7=20 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 10:06:38 PM
Barratore folds his arms and snorts a bit loud as he takes in the scene. This was not his skill set, other than being able to deal with the horrors of a body. This was particularly gruesome though. How is that even done? he wonders. V had already ruled out magic, at least the that of the arcane arts. Barratore picks up on Edson and he too gives the crowd about a quick scan perception 20
After that he leans in to Brom, "We should investigate the shop. after this."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+26=40 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+26=36 ; d20+18=29 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 10:55:57 PM
(Knowledge [Local]: 40. Heal: 14. Knowledge [Arcana]: 36. Perception: 29.)
As they follow the guard, the chill of the night is too much for him in just his house robe and cloak. He casts a quick little spell and immediately feels completely comfortable in freezing temperatures.
(Casting Rose's Temperature Control. Target: Personal. Duration: 22 hours. Mimics the spell Endure Elements, along with several other abilities.)
Emrys is now more able to be in control of his own abilities and perceptions, now that he is no longer freezing to death. However nothing can prepare him for the gruesome scene they come upon. He has a very brief moment of hesitation before he moves up to the body to examine the remains. Having been a witness of countless grotesque and disturbing images, this one ranks right up there. He doesn't recall seeing such a controlled and methodical mutilation.
"Agreed Velarin. I know of many dark magiks and rituals so horrific that would cause the most resolute to fall into madness. I know of no such magik that would cause this."
"Yes, his body is still warm ... this happened only moments ago. If powerful magiks were used ... I should be able to see it still." Emrys casts a quick divination and begins to observe the area in and around the body. "Alas, poor Hezec Tiberius* Thameris, who did this to you?"
(Casting Detect Magic. Duration: Concentration, up to 14 minutes.)
(* Hey, I rolled a Knowledge [Local]: 40 .. lol)
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 d20+34=38 ; d20+26=33 ; Wednesday November 1st, 2017 11:27:57 PM "Hmm..." The Shepherd bends down to examine the body. "No one touch him, please. This will just be a moment." Baslim attempts to determine how long he has been dead (Heal check 38). He removes a dagger and makes a cut bisecting the man's shirt along the mid-line. "He appears to be turned inside-out, but it should only extend just past the skin. If he were truly, completely inside-out, then all we would see is bone covered in marrow. Let us see if his entrails are beneath the fabric."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+3=16 ; d20+23=31 ; Thursday November 2nd, 2017 2:07:57 PM
Brom recognizes the victim. The site was disturbing, to say the least, but the hardened barbarian was use to site of death.
At the mention of someone or something invisible, Brom says a word and the tattoo on his forearm glows briefly as the spell takes effect. (casting Invisibility Purge: Dur 5 min, Area 25-ft radius around Brom.)
Brom moves about the outside edge of the crowd and scans for unusual watchers.
"Alright, let's check it out." He says to Barratore. "Edson, Lanliss we're gonna need you two. We're checkin' out the shop. Let's go." He tried to think of something with a bull in a china shop, but since the guy wasn't that kind of merchant, he couldn't make anything work; so, he dropped it.
Turning to the guard. "Why don't you guys move the crowd back. I don't think we need a bunch of gawkers. Thanks."
Local knowledge DC 16, Perception DC 31
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+10=11 ; d20+17=28 ; Thursday November 2nd, 2017 7:28:16 PM
Lanliss notices the key but his still foggy brain doesn't recognize the man until the others do. I am going to wash my face he tells the group, I will be back in a moment, he says. He goes to a nearby source of cold water. He wash his face with cold water, whatever it is, it feels good. Now I am fine, he says to himself, eyes a little bit less shut and for the time being less inclined to daze and sleep after exposure to cold water.
He proceeds to go back to the group. Local knowledge 11 Perception 28
DM Mark - "By the gods, we're not home one day the Wold's goin' ta Koshe-Marr!" Thursday November 2nd, 2017 8:53:54 PM
(long day. Post will be late)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Thursday November 2nd, 2017 9:44:36 PM
Barratore squats down next to Emrys, "He must have been the scream we heard." Barratore rubs his hands over his bare arms to bring some heat to his limbs. Barratore carefully retrieves the key and hands it to Edson as the four of them head over to the shop. Lanliss and Edson needed to check the fron area out for locks and possibly magical alarms first, and then they would head in.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Thursday November 2nd, 2017 11:01:09 PM
ooc: check
DM Mark - “Let us see if his entrails are beneath the fabric." Friday November 3rd, 2017 12:18:00 AM
Velarin and Emrys both cast Detect Magic. Highlight to display spoiler: {They are both overwhelmed by a darkness that shakes them to their core for a moment. This darkness seems to have a depth to it - no, not a depth exactly. More like a purpose or an end, but not with an intelligence or intent. It’s hard to pin down, but it does convey a sense of doom and despair. This is unlike anything either spell caster has ever encountered before. No particular school of magic seems associated with this.} The rest of the party sees them both momentarily stunned and reeling as they reach out unsteadily for support. This unnerves the crowd even more.
Several see the key, and Velarin pulls it out once he recovers only to find it is on a ring of keys.
Baslim inspects the body, and cutting the clothes reveals entrails. As he does so, one man faints and one of the guards throws up. Baslim cannot fathom what could do this to a man, but is certain the shock of such a transformation would kill anyone. He estimates this poor soul has been dead for 5 or 10 minutes.
No one is willing to approach to cover the body. A few more people arrive and some retreat back into the mist, leaving the grisly scene. One woman offers her cloak to Baslim, “You can cover it with this, but I’ll not approach that thing.”
Edson and Barratore scan the crowd for anything unusual. Well, anything else unusual. There are a number of shocked on lookers. Most look horrified at what they see. It’s hard to tell some are calm or just in shock at what they’ve seen.
Brom is quick to activate Invisibility Purge, but nothing appears that was not there before. He looks for unseen watchers, though none of you can see more that 20 feet in the cursed mist. He tells the guards to move the crowd back, and they try to do so, but many ask for answers.
“What could do this?” “Can you save him?” “I had a premonition something bad was going to happen.” “Is this going to happen to us?” “Did this mist cause this?”
Lord Hmitri soon appears out of the mist with one of his guards, “Here now, what’s all this? And where is the blasted mist from? Oh my, that looks to be Hezec! By the gods, what happened?”
On bystander speaks up, swaying a bit as he speaks. “I seen ‘im come outta that door. Ah was lookin’ at ‘im. Then he, I dunno, he wasn’t there. An’ then he was again, afore he collapsed where ya see him now. Damnist thing I ever seen. An then this mist appears.” It is clear this person is drunk.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Friday November 3rd, 2017 4:06:16 PM
" here then gone... makes no sense. But. This is a strange wold we live in. I dont know any beast that slins like this."
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+24=30 ; d20+20=21 ; Friday November 3rd, 2017 7:25:26 PM
V looks at Emrys. "Have you ever seen or felt anything like that? I do not know what is going on, but it feels very bad. I saw nothing but a great darkness. Darkness filled with dread and despair. I've never encountered anything like it before, and even worse, I sensed no magic associated with it."
"I feel like something dreadful has come to us, or we have gone to something dreadful" (Knowledge of arcane 30, and planes 21 to come up with a solution)(stupid die roller)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Friday November 3rd, 2017 10:38:26 PM
Emrys can't move ... as if frozen in place. With mouth agape and eyes wide open, the bloodwitch is awestruck by the most exquisite agony of terror he's ever known . "Yooou saw dark-ness .... I .. SEE .. IT .. STILL!"
Emrys writhes in tortured anguish as he falls backwards, onto the street, from his knelt position. However, to Emrys, he is no longer in the street. He is atop Lasher Castle in Plateau City; standing before a portal framed in green witchfire. A place his nightmares often return to when his thoughts go dark. The most profound moment of his life, where he stared into the looking glass and witnessed a living darkness staring back at him. The very moment where music and song lost all its meaning. A moment where joy, beauty and love can never exist. IT stared back at him with cold, steely eyes and severed the very fabric of his soul. "IT STARES AT ME STILL!"
The bloodwitch springs up to a sitting position and frantically crawls backwards from the mutilated body, only to be blocked by Barratore's leg; as if attempting to flee. Emrys' eyes dart about until he finally realizes he is back in the street again, free from Lasher Castle. Still quite startled, he returns to his feet. After catching his breath, he says, "Yes ... I've experienced something like this before ... but this is more profound! What I saw before was still contained ... in another place ... far away ... but now, i fear, Its found us ... and I know NOT what IT is!"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=33 ; Friday November 3rd, 2017 11:15:19 PM
Emrys's reaction unnerves even the cold calm of the barbarian as he watches, without words, the bloodwitch's reaction to whatever he and V did.
It found us... is what stands out. He looks about knowing that the fear in the area just shot through the roof. Looking back down to Emrys, "Man, ya gotta get it together." He says. "Let's finish looking around, then head back and discuss it in a more private place, okay?"
Looking out at the frightened people of Magpie Crossing, Brom says "Listen up." He says getting the attention of those nearby. "I've face giants, dragons, sea monster, vampires, and demons. I've face them all, and they fell, and I'm here. What ever this is, I'll face it too. And when we find it. I'll end it." He says the last part placing the blade of the sword in his hand showing off the exquisite black blade.
Perception DC 33
DM Mark d20+11=15 ; Saturday November 4th, 2017 12:18:31 AM
Now that Velarin and Emrys mention it, you all feel a sense of dread in this cold grey mist - like something is coming. Or has come.
Hard to say, but something just feels wrong now that you think about it.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+26=40 ; 4d12=32 ; Saturday November 4th, 2017 4:36:50 PM
"My, my apologies, dear Brom. I was overwhelmed by the extra sensations offered by my spell," he says still somewhat shaken.
(Knowledge [Arcana]: 40) "I can't help but feel this fog is an affect or result of the dread we all feel. I know several 'fog related' magiks that possibly work the same way. With those spells, a good breeze is all it takes to dissipate the effect. I can call upon a breeze to do just that ... it will take me several minutes. Please secure the cover over dear Hezec."
Emrys moves about 10-ft away and begins casting a spell. No effect is seen immediately ... but then a slight flutter of things begin to stir ... and very slowly begins to grow.
(Casting Control Weather. Cast Time: 10 minutes. Area: 2 mile radius, centered on Emrys. Duration: 32 hours. Looking to increase the wind to a moderate speed (11+ mph) to strong speed (21+ mph) ... somewhere in that range. Nothing crazy, just enough to blow away the mist. And a slightly warmer temperature ... whatever the spell allows during the winter season. Emrys is attempting to clear the mist and bring some comfort to the town.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Saturday November 4th, 2017 10:28:32 PM
Brom leans in close to Emrys. "Not tryin' ta bust yur chops, but these people're hangin' on by a hair. One of us freakin' out...I don't wanna feed the fear. Fear makes people do all kinds o'crazy. We good?"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Sunday November 5th, 2017 11:41:27 PM "This -- foulness." He looks up at Emrys and frowns at his moment of panic, but nods in approval at his attempt to control the weather. "Clearing this fog should help them to have hope. Their fear prevents the Light from entering their hearts."
DM Mark - "What ever this is, I'll face it too. And when we find it. I'll end it." Monday November 6th, 2017 1:12:42 AM
Edson crypticallys says, “I dont know any beast that slins like this." A few onlookers look appraisingly at Edson, impressed with his arcane knowledge of things that slin.
Velarin comments on the sense of dread and darkness that hit him when he cast a simple detection spell. He thinks hard about this situation, but nothing here makes sense - the body, the mist. He says this is not like anything he’s experienced before.
By contrast, this does remind Emrys of something he has experienced before - something very bad. This triggers a dramatic reaction from the Bloodwitch. He writhes and crawls on the street, as he cries out, “Yooou saw dark-ness .... I .. SEE .. IT .. STILL! IT STARES AT ME STILL!” He crawls toward the body, and then stands, telling the tense crowd that he has experienced something like this before. Emrys says this, however, is far worse and uncontained.
Uncontained? The crowd does not take this well. Two men charge the body and begin beating it with staves, “Ahhhh, let’s destroy it! It's not gonna get me!” Lord Hmitri directs the guards to pull the men off the now bloody corpse. A few others run away screaming. Several people start crying. More people arrive, worried and asking questions.
Brom is unnerved at Emrys reaction as well, and tells him to keep it together. He tries to calm the crowd, telling him he’s faced worse. This does help calm the crowd somewhat, but one nervous onlooker points at Emrys, “But, but he said he's never faced anything this bad.”
Emrys regain is composure. Though he too ponders the current situation, he is not aware of any arcane forces that could do this. He settles down to cast Control Weather, calling up a moderate breeze and warms the area a bit in the process. Several there are impressed he has such powers to control the weather. The strange grey mist is blown away and the earthy, forest smell along with it.
The drunkerd who spoke earlier says, “Heh. Now make it rain weatherman.”
Baslim agrees that this is a good couse of action, hoping that the dispersal of the mist will dispel the fear. While the crowd does seem a bit relieved that the mist is gone, they look at the now bloody body. The heroes still feel a lingering sense of dread, and you can see from the fearful looks among the growing crowd that they feel it too. They look to the heroes for answers.
“Is that going to happen to us? Can you help us? Please?”
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday November 6th, 2017 3:50:55 AM
Lanliss looks at his group, thinking about a easier life with no horrors. He says , We will take care of this, please stay safe. Keep your doors shut and locked make sure yoi have some light on. Is that all ? He asks the group. Hopefully he said enough stuff to make sense so people can be wary of strange thing that might lurk in the dark.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday November 6th, 2017 8:36:46 AM
(ooc: do i need to go to the catacombs to pick up 1500 gp diamonds for spell components, or just swap the equivalent cash from my CS?)
Velarin follows up Lanliss' statements to the crowd. "Keep your eyes open, and if you see anything unusual, tell the guard. If a mist like this rolls in again, run from it, and sound the alarm. After dark, keep your doors locked, as Lanliss has said. We will be out tonight, and on patrol.
V watches Baslim disperse the mist. "Interesting. It appears we have much to investigate. Lord Hmitri, would you be so kind as to have the body taken care of. I would suggest burning, just in case. Could you also do us the favor of sending word to other areas by whatever means you have, to determine if anything like this is happening elsewhere? Hopefully our diviners can come up with a few answers for us today."
After the body has been removed, and the crowd disperses, "I believe we should return home. We should begin whatever investigation our diviners can do. I unfortunately, I have no spells of that nature in my repetoire, and there are very few that would assist in any case. A trip to the catacombs may be necessary to both sell our previous haul, and purchase some new gear I suggest we sleep some, possibly in shifts during the day today, and be on patrol in the streets after dark on the coming night." Once the group is ready, V returns to the manor with the others, begins getting his gear together and prepares his spells.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Monday November 6th, 2017 11:58:59 AM
"We are good, brother," he says to Brom. "I still painfully regret my outburst. I much prefer to have those visions of fright behind closed doors."
He wishes this would had been one of his late night nightmares, where he woke up in a cold sweat ... alone in this bed ... with no one to witness his emotional trauma. However in front of the whole town, Emrys is quite mortified from embarrassment and shame; on top of being filled with dread.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Monday November 6th, 2017 4:43:05 PM
" skin... i meant skin. Its late, im tired... I mumble when im tired." Edson says to no one and everyone at the same time.
He turns to the group... " this is going to start a riot. Wherever the body goes, it needs to be secured or else this mob might try to destroy it again. "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Monday November 6th, 2017 8:53:52 PM
Barratore remains stoic. It's the best coarse of action to assure the townsfolk that he can think of. He seconds Brom and draws forth his own great blade as well.
"Be assured good people of the Vale. Your Defenders will be to the center of this foulness and we will end it. By Blade and spell with heart and the light. We will end it and keep you and yours safe."
Barratore disagrees with V on the body and stops Hmitri, "we shall see it safe and sanctified m'lord. Help see the people home."
Barratore based the crowd to return to their homes and after they do he still wants a look in the shop. There is hopefully a reason why the mist and force struck here and the shop may have that answer
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+1=20 ; Monday November 6th, 2017 9:07:51 PM
"Aye, it was horrifying. They just cast a spell that let them look direct into the thing." He says thumping his chest. "Lookin' inta the soul of evil. That'd scare man, woman, 'er child. Lookin' an' not knowin' what you'll see til ya see it." He say looking over the crowd. "We're gonna help, that's why we're here, but I'm not gonna promise what I can't keep. What I'm gonna say is we're gonna find this thing. And we're gonna end it."
After the crowd begins to disperse, "We should check out his place while we're here." He says. "Drunk or no, the guy saw it come from his place, here. We should start there first."
Performance DC 20 for his little speech.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday November 6th, 2017 9:08:26 PM
ooc: dang same time.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Monday November 6th, 2017 10:49:03 PM "A sound plan." Baslim rises and grimaces, murmuring a small prayer to the Light and making a warding gesture with one hand toward the body on the street. "Our investigation should start at this building. Does anyone need to return to gather supplies or weapons?"
ooc: Baslim will return to the manor to get his armor and staff, then come back.
DM Mark - To slin or not to slin. Tuesday November 7th, 2017 1:07:36 AM
Edson clarifies he meant to say “skins” instead of “slins.” This is a big disappointment to several there as there was already a buzz in the crowd, with a number of folks agreeing that “no beast slins like this.” (Edson will later hear the words “slin” creeping into the local dialect with occasional mention about vicious creatures that slin, or derogatory references to unscrupulous merchants that slin their customers.)
Lanliss and Velarin tell folks to stay safe, stay alert and lock their doors. Most folks admit they don’t even have locks for their doors, but will try to secure them another way.
Velarin tells them the Keepers of the Vale will be on patrol tonight. He asks Lord Hmitri to burn the body, and to send word to others towns to see if strange things have been happening elsewhere. The mage also suggests that the party rest during the day so they can be on patrol in the coming nights.
Emrys is a bit chagrined regarding his earlier outburst in front of the crowd.
Barratore follows Brom’s lead, and reassures the people there that they will defend them against any evil. Brom agrees with Barratore agreeing with Brom. Barratore tells Lord Hmitri that the Keepers will see to the body. They both want to check out the merchant’s place, once the crowd disperses. (This looks like a residence, not a shop.)
The good Shepheard Baslim says, "Our investigation should start at this building. Does anyone need to return to gather supplies or weapons?" Then he heads off to gather his arms and armor.
There are a number of protests as Lord Hmitri tells the townsfolk to return to their homes. In particular, there are some teenagers there that insist they’re not afraid and want to help the heroes! Lord Hmitri has to threaten a few with arrest, but they eventually all comply. Lord Hmitri will tell them that he agrees the body should be burned, and asks what the heroes plan to do with it?
Regarding Hezec’s house, the Lord says he should send a guard with them if they plan to enter this poor soul’s residence. You know, for appearances. He also promises to send word to the Pitchfork council the next day to ask if they’ve seen any strange goings on.
The night is clear and not nearly as cold, thanks to Emrys. It is dark, except for the lanterns the guards carry. A few people seem to be watching from their windows nearby.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 d20+27=30 ; d20+22=36 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 10:26:43 AM
" No offense to your guards, but they're not going to protect us and will more than likely get in our way if something bad does happen. "
Either way Edson heads with the others into the merchant's residence. He first searches for any traps while looking around.
Perception 36 Trapfinding 30
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:35:16 PM
"The guards aren't for our protection Edson, they are for the simple fact of doing things in the proper and legal way as set forth by the laws of the valley. We do not want to be seen as thinking we are above the law."
V stands by waiting for the building to be checked by the others, but not thinking the cause came from the building. It would be much more likely if this were another effect somehow caused by the shadow rock that had fallen. Either way. The building would need to be checked, just to make sure.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday November 7th, 2017 7:49:27 PM
Lanliss will go with the rest not being particularly aware of everything near him. He dazes once or twice while walking with the group to the house.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=40 ; d20+2=13 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 8:57:38 PM
Brom turns to V and holding out his sword says "Gotta a light?" Brom waits for the wizard to put light on his sword. Once done, he enters the building. Inside, he moves quickly and as quietly as he can clearing the first floor, making note of stairs (both up and down) and of other things that maybe of concern or interest.
Perception DC 40, Stealth DC 13
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Tuesday November 7th, 2017 9:19:32 PM
Barratore lets Hmitri know they will provide rights for the departed in a cremation ceremony after a further investigation. Brom enters and Barratore squeezes in to remain in the front room. He does not want to go too far and inadvertently destroy anything
Assuming the home turns up nothing, Barratore will wrap the corpse up in the cloak that was offered and prepare to carry back to the manor where the spellcasters might do what they do without prying eyes
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+18=21 ; Tuesday November 7th, 2017 11:23:51 PM
Emrys waits patiently until the front door of the grocer's residence. "Don't be alarmed, these wisps are merely providing light," he says in a low tone. With a snap of his fingers, four glowing orbs appear along the ceiling, within the darkened room. Each providing light like a lantern.
(Casting Dancing Lights. Duration: 1 minute.)
(Perception: 21) Emrys first tries to spot any candles or lamps that the good Grocer would have used to light his house. Better to have more reliable light source before his wisps burn out and he's forced to cast them again. We don't need to be bumbling around in the dark, he thinks.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Tuesday November 7th, 2017 11:25:12 PM
Baslim remains just outside the building. "If need be, I can bring the area to full daylight and enlighten every room in the residence. Just give the word."
DM Mark - "Gotta a light?" d20=10 ; d20=7 ; Wednesday November 8th, 2017 12:40:31 AM
Edson warns Lord Hmitri that given the foes the heroes have faced and may be facing now, the guards may be more of a hinderance than a help. Velarin suggests that the guards are there to ensure the law is upheld as they enter this merchant’s house. Though Velarin doesn’t think the threat came from this man’s house, he agrees it should still be checked.
Lanliss goes along with the others, but is feeling the lack of sleep.
Brom holds out his sword to Velarin, asking for him to light it up. Assuming the mage complies, Brom’s sword gleam in the cool night air as you approach the door. Barratore joins the others, ready to go in.
Two guards approach the door with the keys. They seem nervous as they fumble with the keys and unlock the door. Then they look at each other for a moment as if daring the other to be the first to enter. Brom and Barratore sense their hesitation and politely take the lead. The guards do not resist.
Brom steps into the house with his glowing sword, followed by the minotaur who has to crouch a bit. Emrys casts Dancing Lights sending four glowing spheres along the ceiling. Baslmin announces that he can bring full daylight to the entire residence!
Suddenly, there is a cry and two “thwips” as two crossbow bolts fly out of the darkness towards the minotaur! They bounce off his tough hide with no effect. Two terrified house servants shout, “We’re armed! Get back or we’ll shoot! (ugh..Gralia...help me reload this stupid thing. It’s hard.)”
You quickly disarm the two. They are distraught. And really, really scared. The two guards now feel bold enough to squeeze in and tell them to stand down! The servants, an older man and a young woman, seem mad with fear and must be wrestled to the ground. Which is not hard.
You will learn that their master left several minutes ago. Then they heard a scream. They saw a crowd. And a … body. A messed up body. And so they hid here. You really can’t get much more out of them beyond, “Doom, doom has come upon this household! Will we be next? When will something come and skin us for fun like they did our master? None of us are safe! Who can help us now if this can happen to the best of us?”
As their fear spills out, it seems to resonate with your own niggling feelings that a creeping doom is upon you.
The house is nice and tidy, and there is a large storeroom in the back. This was a relatively wealthy person. The guards join you searching the house, and they secure certain valuables. The storeroom has a number of unusual foodstuffs and spices, not no magic or living creatures. Lord Hmitri tells the servants they can stay there until this is sorted out. He says he will post a guard.
As you leave the place, Barratore scoops up the now wrapped body still seeping blood from the beating it took. He promises Lord Hmitri it be provided proper rights and a cremation ceremony after a further investigation. As you go through the streets, most of the houses seem to have a candle or a lamp burning. Many eyes watch you. In silence. None of this does anything to lift the creepy feeling of this night.
Do you retire to the Manor as Barratore suggested? Do you patrol the streets as Velarin said you would? What do you do with the body?
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:25:26 PM
"I have no further use for the body, so unless Emrys or Baslim has something they can do with it, I suggest we burn it. I think tonight's damage has been done, we should retire to the manor for tonight, plan, prepare, rest, and be out and about tomorrow night."
"Lord Hmitri? Do you know the approximate time of the attack? or does your first guard on scene have an idea of that time? It might be useful to know, in case these continue, and we can observe a pattern to help us to be in it's way.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday November 8th, 2017 7:42:09 PM
Brom tenses and raises his sword when the bolts fly at them, but quickly relaxes, a little, when he sees the frightened house servants. He backs off and lets the guard handle them while the others exit.
"Um...V, it happened when we heard the screams and woke up." Brom says.
"What now?" He says as the group stands together deciding their next course of action. "Patrol the fog areas? That seems to be where things 're gonna happen. Head back do some spelly research?"
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Wednesday November 8th, 2017 11:53:41 PM "By the light, we are not savages! The body must be taken to the temple of Alemi. This poor man's family will want a funeral service, not for random strangers to burn it in a field." Baslim shakes his head disapprovingly. "Afterwards, I suggest we retire to the manor. There appears to be little we can do. Those who wish to patrol are welcome to do so."
DM Mark - "By the light, we are not savages! " Thursday November 9th, 2017 12:14:30 AM
Velarin suggests burning the body and returning to the manor. He asks, “Lord Hmitri? Do you know the approximate time of the attack? or does your first guard on scene have an idea of that time? It might be useful to know, in case these continue, and we can observe a pattern to help us to be in it's way.”
Brom, the ever-helpful, responds that it happened when you all woke up.
Lord Hmitri looks at the barbarian for a moments and then turns to Velarin. “Yes. I am told this seems to have occurred around midnight. What do you think this all means? How could such a thing happen?”
Baslim objects to burning the body, proposing a proper funeral in a temple to Alemi. And he’d rather return to the manor.
The discussion continues about what to do, so I guess you’ve not even the site where this poor soul died yet.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:39:36 AM
Barratore puts a hand on Shepard's shoulder. "Tone it back Shepard." He says a bit more forceful than perhaps he intended, continuing, "We are suggesting a cremation right of burial, not just setting it alight. Have a bit of faith in us as well as Alemi and as you don't even know if followed Alemi over Domi or any other That ain't your call anyway."
Barratore sighs as the group stands about looking like green adventures staring at a door in in dungeon. He is a man of action, but also not so overly outgoing to strike out on his own, trusting his own instincts in such situations. So Barratore, still cradling the body, stands and waits in nothing but his skin and fur to mask his modesty and a blade on his hip
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:16:12 AM
(Sorry for not posting yesterday, I fell asleep way early last night.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:59:59 AM
"Maybe we should do a little patrol like Velarin said. I mean.. whoever did this has to be trying to cover up his tracks and not had much time to do. " Edson asks.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday November 9th, 2017 7:12:20 PM
If a person did this, they have no need to worry about covering their tracks, for they are using magic so powerful and strange that I have never even heard of anything similar. As per Shepherds wish, let us take the man to the temple, and those who wish to patrol the area afterward will do so, but i need to rest and prepare spells for what may come tomorrow. Shepherd, you and Emrys are the only ones capable of learning anything about this through divinational magic, and I would think that that should be a priority. If there will be another incident, I believe it will likely happen another night, possibly tomorrow.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=42 ; Thursday November 9th, 2017 9:15:26 PM
"I'm headin' back." Brom says. "Gonna get geared up and take a walk around the village."
Brom heads back leaving others to their own decisions. Once back at the manor, he grabs a quick bite to eat, then dons his armor and gathers his weapons. He plans on heading out for the night.
Perception DC 42
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Thursday November 9th, 2017 10:56:44 PM
"If everything has been taken care of for now, we casters need our sleep or we won't be much help in the morning. I should be ready to summon one of Evaris' heroes' breakfasts, so be sure to return by sunrise."
Emrys will go back to the manor house with Brom, but he will wish him luck as he goes back out on a patrol. Emrys will have a glass of their hardiest, most stout wine ... maybe two glasses ... ok, a partial third glass before heading to bed. Just what he needed to take the edge off ... well, at least most of it. "Alright then!" A fourth glass.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Thursday November 9th, 2017 11:44:03 PM "Fair enough, though I do not have the proper spells prepared. I can rest and pray for them in the morning."
DM Mark - Help Us! Friday November 10th, 2017 3:09:44 AM
There is more discussion about what to do with this body, and about where to go. Eventually, you all return to the Manor. The casters sleep, and some of the warriors go on patrol. The patrol is welcomed, and from time to time, those on patrol are offered a warm drink and some food. The body is now at the manor. It has an unpleasant smell of meat and blood and entrails exposed to air. You’re house servants are quite disturbed to have it around.
The night passes without further incident. The strange mist was removed by Emrys and does not return. Gone also is that odd forest smell. You wake the next morning, and Lord Hmitri pays you an early visit. Emrys has a headache.
“I have sent out runners to contact the other members of the Pitchfork Council to tell them what has happened. Did you find anything out? Where is Hezec’s body? Did you burn it?”
Later that day, there is an earthquake. No real damage - the people seem more shaken up than any of the structures. There was already a palpable sense of foreboding among the people, and this just made it worse. Some come to the Manor with questions, hoping the heroes have answers.
“What killed that poor man?” “What slinned him?” “What’s being done about this? You owe us answers!” “I hear Tevance is moving his family out of town. Says it’s not safe here any more. Can’t say as I blame him. Should we all move out?” “What caused that mist?” “Why did the ground shake? Are we being punished?” “Who do we pray to? What do we do?”
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Friday November 10th, 2017 9:00:40 PM
Edson shakes his head at the slinned question. " Man.. you guys dont let a poor elf boy live down any mistake. "
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday November 11th, 2017 8:22:09 AM
Velarin awakens, thankful it's not to frantic pounding at the door. The wizard memorizes spells for the upcoming day, and gears up for the day. He partakes of the Heroes feast if one is provided by Emrys, and along with the others, take turns answering the door, and trying to alleviate the fears of the people as best he can.
"We are not yet sure what slinned Hezec, we are looking in to it. It's only been half a night, give us a little time. When we have answers, we will tell everyone. If you wish to leave town, that is up to you, but we are staying here. Would you rather be here with us, or out there by yourself. Give us a little time, we will handle this."
At some point V pulls out the treasure the group acquired following the fight in the forest. "We have these items, should i take a little time today and go to the catacombs to sell them, and divvy up the funds, or wait until a later time? Does anyone need funds to purchase supplies for the current situation? and who wanted to lay claim to what again?" +1 shock ironwood longbow (small) +2 Ironwood Dagger (small) +1 Greater electric resistance ironwood breastplate (small) +4 Natural Armor Amulet Bracers of archery, greater Feather Token Wand of Owl's Wisdom Pearl of Power, 6th level Pearl of Power, 3rd level
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Sunday November 12th, 2017 11:04:06 PM
ooc: Baslim would like the amulet of natural armor +4.
Baslim realizes that he said he would prepare divinatory spells -- but forgot to check if he had the requisite material components. He stops by the temple of Alemi to see if they have 500gp worth of holy water and incense.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Sunday November 12th, 2017 11:27:50 PM
"Whose bright idea was it to bring the corpse back to the house?! The manor house is not a place for the dead!" Emrys says with utter disbelief and exasperation.
"We are in a city ... a city with a mortician ... you take the dearly departed to the mortician ... god's hooks, for crying out loud!!" Emrys sighs and tries his best to calm down. This 2nd early morning surprise is not what he needed. This is like the cat bringing home a dead bird and setting in on his pillow. It's just not right.
"Angus!" he says with snap in his voice, "Go retrieve the mortician. Tell him to bring his wagon and a coffin, in case he doesn't know how to do this job!"
Angus' eyes go wide for a second, betraying a slight tinge of nervousness. He bolts out the door with an uncanny nimbleness of someone of his size.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Sunday November 12th, 2017 11:42:11 PM
Emrys has summoned a heroes feast in the dining hall of the manor house once everybody had returned from their patrols and gotten some rest.
DM Mark - Help Us! Monday November 13th, 2017 1:21:34 AM
Tensions in Magpie Crossing rise the morning after the merchant’s death. The locals turn to the heroes for answers.
Edson laments the locals repeating his new term.
Velarin tries his best to calm those seeking answers, and it does indeed help. This seems to help - encouraging words and even admonitions from the from the heroes have an impact. Velarin also brings up the disposition of some treasure.
Emrys goes off on a tirade about bringing this body back to the manor. Then he offers everyone breakfast!
So, it seemed like you wanted to do something with that body. What is it?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Monday November 13th, 2017 9:21:55 AM
Barratore comes over in the middle of the tirade and starts to open his mouth, but then closes it. "Fine." is all he says.
Barratore heads up to his room and gears up. Folks wanted answers and assurance. Folks were leaving. He wondered where they were heading, likely to just another area of the valley. He couldn't blame them. His friends and himself had not the first clue or inkling of what happened, what was going and certainly not how to stop it or protect anyone.
About mid morning, Barratore heads outside and moves to catch any wagon groups heading out of town. He doesn't particularly care where they are going, he'll see this group safely get there if he can.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Monday November 13th, 2017 10:46:59 AM
Emrys’ head is pounding … he had drank too much of their hardiest wine before going to bed … but it was the only thing he knew of to take the edge off at what they experienced in the middle of the night. He once knew a spell that would Calm Emotions, but he seems to have forgotten it … just another item on the already long list of things that perturb him.
The witch will take one last look of the body before the mortician arrives. He casts a spell upon the remains to keep it preserved before the poor grocer can finally be laid to rest. (Casting Gentle Repose on the body. Will not decay for the next 14 days.)
Emrys will also take a few personal items from the body … a button from his coat, a piece of jewelry, handkerchief or similar item, and a small lock of hair (if there is any present that is easily available).
“Maybe it wasn’t entirely a bad idea,” he says in an attempt to calm a few nerves. Of course, he could have done this at the mortician’s workshop. “Im sorry Barratore, I didn’t mean to bite.”
When the mortician arrives, he explains the spell he cast upon the body and requests for him to store the remains until further notice … until the family is notified and the investigation concludes … whatever is considered acceptable under local laws and traditions. He gives the mortician 5 gold for his trouble.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Monday November 13th, 2017 7:22:03 PM
"Alrighty then. I have Edson wanting the amulet of natural armor, and Baslim wanting the pearl of power 6(based on previous post). If nobody else has anything, and you can hold down the fort here, I will run over to the catacombs and sell this stuff, and be back in a flash. If another attack is to come, it will likely be after dark, so we should be out and about, possibly in several teams to cover more ground."
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday November 13th, 2017 7:33:57 PM
I think we should be careful, Lanliss says to the group. We don't know what is the motive of the killer, if it was a murder just with the intent of killing or maybe a more sinister reason....a plan for that killing to happen.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=25 ; Monday November 13th, 2017 10:58:24 PM
Brom watches Emrys's tirade. It was somewhat amusing. Once done, and after a meal, he heads out. Brom wants to head back over to the scene of the murder. Now daytime, he wants to take a good look around the area in the hopes that he can find a clue hidden by the darkness.
Perception DC 25
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Monday November 13th, 2017 11:59:29 PM
ooc: Does the temple have the necessary material components?
DM Mark - All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. Tuesday November 14th, 2017 1:25:18 AM
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. The leaden sky reflects the dour mood in the town. Even the heroes feel an oppressive weight. Death has never caused this feeling in them before.
Barratore focuses on folk that seem to want to leave Magpie Crossing. The minotaur is concerned about this, and frustrated at not knowing what cause the events of the previous night, nor how to address them. He offers to accompany the family leaving, but they politely decline. They seem to not want anyone to know where they are going, thinking this gives them some level of safety. Odd.
Velarin goes over the treasure, ready to visit the Catacombs located within Maya’s Treasures. He will get there, and he finds the door locked. The normally gregarious Maya is very guarded, and cautiously lets him in and relocks the door. “Good day master Velarin. I s’pose you’re safe enough to let in. Shame about poor Hezec. I sell his spices here. I hope they’re not coming for me next.”
Amused by Emrys’ tirade, Brom later goes back to the scene of the merchant’s death and looks around. He sees some odd purple and brown mushrooms growing near the foundation, and here and there on the street - quite odd. These would have been easily missed in the dark of last night. He see the merchant’s servants peer out of the window. Should he interview them, they offer nothing more, and have never seem mushrooms like this before.
At the Manor, Lanliss urges caution, since it’s still not clear what killed that man.
Baslim is indeed able to purchase the material components he needs. There is an unusual sense of caution among the priests at the temple there.
Emrys preserves the body, and takes a few personal items from it as well.
There is no mortician, per se. Typically, either the church of Alemi or Domi is asked to inter the body. Occasionally, Lord Hmitri will direct the guard to address such things - which he proposed in this case, but the party stopped him and took charge of it. You now need to decide what you will do with it. Even preserved, no one wants to keep this weird dead body around for more than a few days.
You still have a creepy dead body in your house.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday November 14th, 2017 4:43:40 PM
"Thank you Maya. Things are definitely not right here, but we are working to solve this problem, and plan to be out in the streets tonight looking to intercept trouble. If you hear anything of use, please let us know." V then steps into the catacombs to attend to party business.
Upon returning, V rejoins the group to see if anything has been learned from divinational spells. V leaves the body to those who wished to bring it here, trying to avoid it for the most part.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Tuesday November 14th, 2017 7:21:46 PM
Barratore is not overbearing enough to force himself on the people as their guardian and so, while confused, he lets them go. There was something very different about the fear that had crept into the area. These people had known horrors before, creatures stalking through the night and striking without warning. No, there was a more insidious force at work, but to what end and what. Barratore had no answers and more than that, he had no means of getting them.
Barratore therefore decides to do what he does know how to do. Barratore heads to a local tavern and orders a massive amount of food, pretty much one or two of everything that the establishment has to offer. He pushes a couple tables up by the fire and drops in plenty of fuel. The fighter intends to try and turn at least this place
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+17=23 ; Tuesday November 14th, 2017 7:38:28 PM
Anyone volunteers to patrol tonight, Lanliss asks, his face shows some fear and a little bit of fear. I am going to patrol tonight from around midnight. If something is out there, it might strike again. Lanliss will volunteer to go out to patrol the city at a random place.
Before that he goes to a short sleep so he can be less sleepy.
Perception 23
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+27=30 ; Tuesday November 14th, 2017 8:36:08 PM
Emrys' coven enters the manor house, seven of his most stout-hearted. Angus directs them as Emrys' watches with a stern expression. "I chosen you seven to participate in this divination. You all have strength of will and been a witness to the horrors of life and death. I ask you now to steel your hearts, for this act we are about to begin will test even my own."
Several of the coven members carefully place the body on a stretcher and slowly carry the corpse to an exterior building behind the manor house. A building that Emrys has converted into a laboratory for potion making and ritual spellcraft. They place the body on a long table. At the head of the table is an open hearth, where a large cauldron is placed. There is no fire, but as soon as Emrys touches the cauldron, it heats up and begins to slowly start the water to boil. He then takes a pipe from the shelf and fills it with a strange tobacco. He touches his finger to it immediately begins to burn. A strange smoky scent fills the room ... Daemon's tongue furiously licks at the air, "Yesss, thatss the sstuff!" Emrys then takes a few puffs of the pipe and then passes it around for each coven member who also take a puff or two. Blatherskite the gnome takes more than a few puffs ... more like six. He exclaims it takes more to effect him.
More incense is burned and the smoke is waved around the body. As Angus pulls the cover away from the corpse, there are a few short gasps among the coven, but the pipe smoke seemingly has taken some of the edge off. They then gather around the large cauldron of bubbling water. Emrys takes the items he had gathered from the body and drops them in the cauldron. Then Emrys and every coven member begins to chant the same words of power. A ghostly weapon or claw appears in the hand of each of the casters. They then either plunge, slash or rake the weapons into their bodies. Spirit-like entities hover above them and then enter into Emrys. His eyes burst in a eerie green glow.
(Emrys, Angus and seven coven members cast Surrender Blood. Emrys loses 15 hitpoints, gains +3 caster level. Everyone else loses 5 hitpoints, each gain +1 caster level, then they transfer those bonus caster levels to Emrys. Emrys receives a +11 caster level boost on the next spell he casts.)
Emrys then casts his most powerful scrying spell and they all gaze into the bubbling cauldron. "Who or what killed poor Hezec Thameris ... OPEN OUR EYES ... SHOW US NOW!"
(Casting Greater Scrying. Cast time: standard action. Duration: 25 hours. Will Save: 26. Spell Penetration: 30, if necessary. Caster level is 25. I know this will be a difficult one ... hopefully the victim and his belongings help.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Tuesday November 14th, 2017 9:42:29 PM
'I'll go with you Lanliss. This just all seems odd and I cannot shake this sense of dread. I don't even want to drink, and that is odd in itself.
Before they head out, Edson will try to take a nap. He locks the door to his room, and even sets up some tripwires incase. Everything is getting real weird.
When the time comes, he heads out with Lanliss... He is fully equipped.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+6=7 ; Tuesday November 14th, 2017 11:22:14 PM
Brom takes a good look at the mushrooms to see if he is familiar with what type they are (Knowledge Nature DC 7). Not be familiar with the fungus, Brom collects some of the mushrooms to take back. Once back he shows the mushrooms to V, Emyrs and Shephard. "Don't what kind of mushrooms these are. Any of you got an idea?" He says.
He sees Emrys doing his thing and moves off the talk with the others.
He plans to head out on patrol as well.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Tuesday November 14th, 2017 11:25:27 PM
OOC: Sorry, I wanted to the amulet of natural armor. I don't know where the pearl of power came from.
Baslim is happy to hear that they have the necessary material components. He prepares a commune spell.
"Fellow adventurers! We have thirteen yes/no questions we can ask of Alemi. Any requests?"
DM Mark - "Yesss, thatss the sstuff!" Wednesday November 15th, 2017 12:58:53 AM
Velarin heads to the Catacombs, and tries to calm Maya on the way.
Barratore is concerned about the odd behavior of the family leaving town. So he heads to the tavern. As the minotaur enters, he sees eyes shoot apprehensively in his direction, to be replaced by a bit of relief when they recognize him. There are few there, and the mostly keep to themselves. Then he eats himself silly.
Lanliss gets a bit of rest, preparing to patrol the streets later.
Emrys gathers his coven. After preparations, they boost his level as he casts Greater Scrying, asking “Who or what killed poor Hezec Thameris?” As they all peer into the cauldron, the steam rising from the surface begins to clear. All you see is the surface of the water - nothing more. But, all there are filled with a sense of foreboding - like something bad is coming or happening or going to happen. (Emrys may recall that Greater Scrying only works on creatures.)
Edson tries to get some rest. Paranoia begins to seep in, and he sets some traps before allowing himself to sleep.
Brom brings the mushrooms back for others to look at, and decides to sleep. Knowledge Nature 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are not natural mushrooms - at least not in the Wold.} Knowledge Planes 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are fey mushrooms native to the Lands of Rest.}
The good Shepheard Baslim gathers his resources and casts a Commune. He is immediately beset by a dark sense of fear and foreboding. All he can divine is that his doom is at hand! No other answer comes to the cleric.
People continue to behave in odd, fearful ways in town. There are even reports of dogs and cats living together!
Over the next several days, reports come in from across the Cinnamon Valley concerning a number of strange things.
- People report hearing the same groaning, stretching sound at around midnight on the same night. - There is a report of an entire farm and it’s inhabitants disappearing outside of Jarlwolf - where there once was a house and barn, there is not just blank dirt indicating where the buildings were. - In Witchspawn, a very confused satyr names Abraxus was found wandering the streets. He speaks sylvan and claims to be a servant of Maab and has never heard of Witchspawn or the Cinnamon Valley. - Undead just appeared in Merrydale. The guards there put them down, but it was very disturbing. - Spellcasters report that divinations do not seem to reveal anything other than a dark sense of foreboding, or that a change is coming, and it’s bad. - Some folks leave the towns and cities, hoping to find a place where they can protect themselves from the panic. Others move to the town or city for answers and security. Many people feel an irresistible urge be near their extended family, but cannot say why. - A villager from Frog Hollow comes to town wearing a tin hat. You recognize him as the same person that sold such a hat Lanliss where you were all there. He calls himself the Key Master, and he is preaching about the end of the Wold. He begins to gather adherents.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=25 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 8:25:58 AM
(ooc: ok, I will sell the pearl of power 6, but shepherd and edson will need to determine which of them is taking the amulet, and they may end up owing the group some gold)
V looks at the mushroom, and is unsure of it's origins, but casts detect magic on it.
After being informed of the spell results from his fellow casters, and the reports coming in from around the valley, he becomes more concerned than ever. "Whatever this is, it does not appear to be a creature or person. Something that could alter the mood of this many people in this big an area is unheard of, possibly on a deity level."
"How does an entire building just disappear with no trace? teleported? plane shifted?"
"A Satyr speaking Sylvan and thinking he is from elsewhere? almost as if possessed, or having switched bodies?"
"Apparently we will need to talk to this key master as well. Perhaps he knows something without knowing he knows something."
"I speak Sylvan, and can teleport to Witchspawn and back with a couple people. Anyone want to go with me? The rest of us should see if anything can be learned from the key master, and it might be a good idea to prevent him from assembling a gloom and doom cult."
If most of the group agrees with his thoughts, V will take a couple of people and teleport to Witchspawn to try and speak with the Satyr. The group has been there before, and a teleport shouldn't be a problem.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:47:29 AM
Emrys and his coven look into the cauldron and see only blackness. Emrys knows it simply didn't work. "This empowered greater divination didn't work," he tells his coven, "which tells us one thing ... anyone know what," he quizzes his coven? Each member looks at each other blankly not knowing the answer. "This divination only works on creatures, both alive or dead ... that means whatever killed this man is neither the work of beast or fiend! We just eliminated the population of the Living Wold and then some!"
"Blatherskite, give me back my pipe!"
(more to come)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Wednesday November 15th, 2017 2:01:00 PM
In the recent days and night of some nights, Lanliss had enough patrol with nothing coming to kill them or anyone else. After hearing over the days about the strange things that are happening one after the other Lanliss is very confused.
When the group meets he says, I feel like even Gragul himself is going crazy ! Lanliss says loudly.
I think I will speak with the Tin Hat Key Master person, we need to know whatever he might know, he says and points to his hat, I do have his handmade tin hat, and maybe I can reason with him more besides it's even strange that now that I am thinking about it he might knew something before all of us did,back then....
Lanliss will go to speak with the Key Master.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:45:30 PM
Barratore greets the stares with a wave and a grin. He plans on heading out on patrol about the town and woods come nightfall. He buys and sends food to the others in the place as well as good ale and beer. it may be the end of the Wold as he knows it, but he feels fine. As the sun sets he departs his tavern and checks in at the manor. Getting the update he agrees with V. "Have to keep our eyes open for a Gatekeeper I suppose."
Barratore feels on edge, feels like he needs to be doing something and yet there is little to nothing to do. It's a disquiet that he does not like. It's almost as if some man who is not really a man has shut off some sort of power grid and released, gods knows what into the area. He has a thought and asks V, Emrys and or Shepard about reaching out to much further beyond the Vale.
"Does this, whatever it is extend all over?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+26=44 ; d20+22=24 ; Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:13:47 PM
When Emrys returns from his failed divination, his eyes go wide when he examines Brom's mushrooms.
(Knowledge [Nature]: 44. Knowledge [Planes]: 24)
"Brom where did you find these mushrooms? This variety is not natural to this world ... they're otherwoldly! I feel like I should know from where they are from ... but it eludes me!" He then takes the smoking pipe from his mouth, realizing its prolonged use is probably clouding, instead of expanding, his mind.
Upon hearing Velarin's plans to go to Witchspawn, Emrys answers, "Yes, Id like a sylvan word with this satyr as well." He places a couple of the mushrooms in a specimen jar. Come Daemon, maybe you can talk with the other spirits of Witchspawn." The viper slithers up and around Emrys' body until he has a comfortable hold." The Witch turns to Velarin and eagerly says, "I'm ready when you are ... this might prove fruitful."
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:17:10 PM
" Ok.. its time to start praying and confessing sins. The way I see it.. the whole worlds headed to the looney bin and we'll be going right with them.
" Lanliss.. ill go with you again. No need for this key master to go more insane and try to hurt you."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Wednesday November 15th, 2017 11:51:18 PM
Brom tells Emrys he found them at the site of the merchant attack. "If they're not of this land, does that mean some otherworldly place is spilling out in to this one? Do you think it's from the Shadow Realm?"
"Diving magic is on the fritz, does that mean something or somebeing sealin' it off from the Gods?" Brom scratches his head. This stuff was way over his head and he was not liking it. He was starting to get the urge to fight. Fighting always calmed him down.
"Come on, we gotta bunch of brainiacs here,...brainiac stuff and find stuff out."
"I need a drink. Lots of 'em." He says before heading to the kitchen and coming back with a large mug of ale.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Thursday November 16th, 2017 12:19:22 AM
ooc: Wednesday post! I let time get away.
Baslim is willing to part with the amulet of natural armor. Sell everything!
He is rather concerned to discover that divinatory spells are routinely failing. He has little to do during the strange goings-on, other than give words of encouragement to the people and provide succor when he can.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Thursday November 16th, 2017 12:32:18 AM
Answering Brom, "Otherwoldly, certainly ... but not from the Shadow Lands ... nothing living grows there. I would guess It came from one of the other realms that are fertile, moist and lush with all kinds of flora."
Seeing how disturbed the good barbarian is becoming, Emrys offers his pipe ... "This will help take the edge off."
DM Mark - "I feel like even Gargul himself is going crazy !!" d100=20 ; Thursday November 16th, 2017 1:55:55 AM
None of what’s happening makes sense. Various theories are suggested among the party to explain what’s going on. It’s determined that these strange mushrooms are not natural, but where are they from? Velarin’s Detect Magic only detect a creeping sense that something is not right.
Anxieties run high in town, and this leads to anger and suspicion. Someone accidently sets their house on fire trying to light enough candles to “keep the darkness at bay.” It is thankfully put out before spreading to others houses in town. Baslim tries to provide comfort, and this provies some sense of stability, keeping things to a mild panic.
Brom and Barratore eat and drink. This may not help the polulace, but it does help the tavern owner. At least he’s a little happier, and he tells you he feels safer with the two of you here in his place. -------------------------------- Velarin and Emrys decide to Teleport to Witchspawn to speak to this Satyr that was mentioned. Emrys teleports successfully to this casually seen location.
They find that Witchspawn is in a similar state of fear. There is great concern in this town with so many Bloodwitches that divination spells seem to not work. You are quickly recognized. In the face of many pleas that you tell the populace what is going on, you are led to Dulcet. The frail crone seems happy to see you. You ask about this Satyr, and find that she has had to protect the poor creature from the townsfolk that want to tear it apart. She will lead you to him, introducing him as Abraxus. She offers to translate if you wish.
He is a strong and powerfully built creature. He speak in Sylvan, “Greetings. I hight Abraxus. Who is't art thee? Can thee returneth me to mine own home?” ---------------------------------- Lanliss and Edson decide to approach this person in the Tin Hat. You remember the man from your visit to Frog Hollow. He’s not hard to find. He seems to have a gathered a following. As you approach him and his mob, he says,
“Ah, here are my friends. Surely you see the doom that is upon us. That's great, it starts with an earthquake. Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn. World serves its own needs, don't mis-serve your own needs. So, what do you forsee coming? Will you join our band as we rally people to prepare, prepare for what’s coming? We need to be ready, to embrace the coming darkness. Only by embracing the darkness will we be saved. Come with us as we spread word of this that all may prepare!”
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=22 ; Thursday November 16th, 2017 9:41:02 AM
"We're working on it Brom. Nothing explains what is going on, therefore rendering deduction and reasoning irrelevant. However, Emrys' knowledge of those mushrooms may provide a clue. Perhaps he is right, and somehow our plane and another plane have somehow interacted, conjoined, or some sort of gate has opened.(V uses his knowledge of the planes to try and deduce if this is possible and what ramifications may occur, 22, stupid die roller)
V and Emrys arrive in Witchspawn, and meet with Dulcet and Abraxus. "Thank you Dulcet for protecting him. He may be a clue to what is happening."
Speaking to Abraxus in Sylvan, "Greeting Abraxus. I am Velarin, and this is Emrys. We are the Keepers of the peace in these lands, and right now that peace has been upended. We may be able to return you to your home if we know more about where you come from. First, where is your home? what plane do you come from if not this one? You have told others that you do not know this place, how about yourself? Does your body look the same as it always has? are the types of people here the same type of people from whence you came? Are you familiar with an event that causes dread and fear in all the people in a very large area, or a power that can turn a person inside out in seconds? Anything you can tell us about any of it would be helpful to us, and we will try and help you as well."
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 d20+12=21 ; Thursday November 16th, 2017 8:03:27 PM
Lanliss wears his hat and says We are here to help you save everyone, Lanliss says in a serious loud tone. We need to know more fully what we are to prepare for, you have the knowledge, he says to him and touching his tin hat in an appreciative gesture.
Lanliss whispers to Edson, So what do you think ? Should we follow we him and see what is going to happen ?
Diplomacy 21
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Thursday November 16th, 2017 10:03:06 PM
Barratore does his best to enjoy the tavern and makes sure that anyone that enters has plenty of food and drink. Emrys, V and the others will get him if he is needed
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Friday November 17th, 2017 1:00:45 AM
Edson looks to Lanliss and then puts on the hat.
" Sure" the elf replies as he moves with the group.
" So what darkness are we preparing for?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Friday November 17th, 2017 9:13:25 AM
(sorry for not posting, passed out early last night)
DM Mark - "So what darkness are we preparing for?" d20=16 ; Friday November 17th, 2017 11:43:12 AM
Velarin and Emrys speak with Abraxus the Satyr. Though he speaks Sylvan, it seems to be a strange dialect of it and is a bit hard to understand.
“Wh're am I from? I liveth beneath the Oak of Blessing, though in sooth I am oft at the court of the Queen, seeing to whatev'r the Lady needeth. Certes thee can pointeth me in the direction home. This lodging is strange and not to mine own liking. I doth not wanteth to offendeth thee, but th're is eke an ill humour h're.
“Thee speaketh of a ‘plane’. What is yond?”
“Mine own body? What is wrong with mine own body? T’is the people h're yond art strange.”
“Dread and fear? Nay, not until i cameth h're, wh'rev'r h're is - thy owneth people hath tried to killeth me!”
“A pow'r yond can turneth a p'rson inside-out in seconds? Thee speaketh foolishness!”
“Prithee, canst thee return me to mine home, for I would be quit of this place.”
Also, says that apart from this Satyr, she says she has asked any willing bloodwitches in Witchspawn to fan out across the Cinnamon Valley to try to bless and calm the populace. They are reporting that a madness as gripped some people. In some cases crops and animals are not being tended as families flee or huddle in fear.
-------------------------------- Meanwhile, back at the Manor Lanliss and Edson are outside try to talk to the man in the tin hat. Lanliss tells everyone you are there to save them. He gestures to his own tin hat, saying, “We need to know more fully what we are to prepare for, you have the knowledge.” Edson also asks, “" So what darkness are we preparing for?"
“Oh ho! I see you have kept the hat! I’m hoping that’s stopped the thoughts bein’ put into yer head - it did for me! But now I see more clearly. I hold the key!” He holds up a tarnished key on a chain. “Because of this key, I kin see now that this darkness is a blessing. It sharpens our wits and beckons us to what is to come. Embrace the darkness as we have. Follow our band that we may be saved when the Day of Closeness! The release is imminent!”
-------------------------------- Barratore, and perhaps Brom as well, continue to focus on their food and drink, confident that if there is trouble the others will fetch them.
Shepheard Baslim must be resting somewhere in quiet contemplation.
(You DM is interested in reuniting the party when current conversations are finished.)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 d20+16=33 ; Saturday November 18th, 2017 12:18:45 AM
" May I see the key?" Edson asks. " maybe itll help me see the wold better."
Bluff 33
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=26 ; Saturday November 18th, 2017 12:17:59 PM
V once again tries to use his frequently failing knowledge of the planes to try and surmise where the Satyr may have come from(26) "This plane is the Wold Abraxus. perhaps you could give us the name of your queen. That might help us to figure out where you come from"
After getting all the information he feels he can get from Abraxus, He will teleport himself and Emrys back to the manor. Before leaving, he asks Dulcet to continue to see to the Satyr's safety, and the group will attempt to fix what has gone wrong in the Wold, and try to return Abraxus home.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=35 ; Saturday November 18th, 2017 11:06:24 PM
Brom spends his day resting and walking about the village to make his presence seen. At night, he patrols the town in an effort to find the killer.
Perception DC 35
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Sunday November 19th, 2017 1:44:17 PM
Barratore spends his day in his tavern, with a bright fire to chase away the feeling of gloom and a large assortment of roasted foods to eat. At night, he heads into the dark with Brom where the two can patrol in routes that have them meeting up every 30 minutes or so.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 d20+21=35 ; Sunday November 19th, 2017 8:32:54 PM
FRIDAY POST
Baslim plants himself in front of Tin Hat. His hands and eyes glow white. He raises his hands to the sky and addresses the gathered people "Hearken unto me, children of Light! This man speaks foulness! This man speaks falsehood! This man speaks lies to prey upon fear! But fear not! The Light is here. Even in these times when darkness looms, the Light resides within each of us. Join me! Join me in rebuking this man and his lies! Join me in rebuking the darkness!"
Diplomacy 35
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+21=35 ; d20+22=36 ; Sunday November 19th, 2017 11:41:48 PM
(Linguistics: 35)
Emrys listens to every word the satyr says. He knows a great many languages, in fact he considers sylvan one of his native tongues. He recognizes the satyr's speech, he simply doesn't want to misinterpret what he says (Linguistics: 35).
In Sylvan, Emrys says, "I am very sorry, dear Abraxus that you had to experience this. We are all experiencing the same kind of strangeness. People are scared ... they act out of fear." When the satyr speaks of the Oak of Blessing and mentions the Queen and Lady ... suddenly a rush insight returns to him ... the thing he should have known, he now does! (Knowledge [Planes]: 36)
"Do you speak of the Queen ... Lady Maab? Queen of the Vales of Twilight ... the Lands of Rest? You and I are kin of sorts ... for I am a child of the Culverwood." Emrys takes the specimen jar from his pouch and presents it to Abraxus and asks, "Do you recognize these mushrooms ... are they the like the ones from your home?"
DM Mark - "So what darkness are we preparing for?" d100=49 ; Monday November 20th, 2017 1:45:06 AM
Edson asks to see the key that the strange man in the tin hat has. The man is about to comply when the Baslim steps forward and proclaims that the man is a liar, and that his followers should instead follow Baslim. The man puts his key back in his pocket. A few of his followers seem unsure, and about 10 of them looks ready to attack the cleric.
The guy in the Tin Hat stops thism and says, “Ah, this one speaks of light - his eyes remain closed. He cannot know the darkness as we do. We seen his like before. When the darkness falls, he’ll be swept aside with the rest, and we alone will be saved. Let’s go, and seek those that can understand and will embrace the darkness with us. There are many to be saved, many that need to know...”
As he leaves, most go with him, warily eyeing the cleric as they go. However, about a half dozen remain looking pleadingly at the cleric. One begins to cry. --------------------------------
Velarin and Emrys speak with Abraxus the Satyr in Witchspawn.
Dulcet, whispers out of the corner of her mouth to they pair, “Ot-na oo-tay ight-bray, if you know what I mean.” Her attempt to disguise what she said is probably unnecessary, as this creature does not seem to understand common.
Velarin asks who this queen is that Abraxus mentions. Suddenly, Emrys realizes what the muscular satyr was referring to and asks if it is Queen Maab. He replies, “how doth all here knoweth of Queen Maab? C'rtainly, yond is the Queen!”
Emrys shows the satyr the mushroom he brought. “Of course i knoweth about yond mushrump - t’is a Brown Slipp'r. I doth not knoweth of the Culv'rwood, and I doubteth yond we art kin. Yet, if 't be true t is near mine own home, showeth me this Culv'rwood. Prithee, just bid me how to returneth to mine own home.”
Velarin asks Dulcet to keep this satyr save until they can figure out how to return him to his home. Then he and Emrys Teleport back to Magpie Crossing without mishap. -------------------------------- Brom and Barratore patrol the streets. This does provide some comfort to and seem to bolster the locals. The town guard is very glad to have the two heroes walking the streets, and seem almost cheered by this. Almost.
Still, an oppressive feeling hangs in the air like a thick fog you cannot see. The skies are cloudy, but there is no rain.
(With some patrolling at night, and some being pestered during the day for help and advice, I’m a little confused. When do you all sleep/rest/patrol over the next day or so? Also, let me know if you're NOT done with the Satyr or the man in the tin hat.)
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=28 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+18=35 ; Monday November 20th, 2017 7:22:45 AM
Before leaving the Satyr, V will once again try and use his knowledge of the planes, as well as arcane and religion following Emrys' revelation regarding Queen Maab. V Will try and ascertain for himself who this person is, and what plane she resides on. (planes 28, arcane 37, religion 35)
V will plan on patrolling the streets from sunset until several hours past midnight. He will then sleep, arising late in the morning to begin daily activities and information seeking regarding the investigation.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Monday November 20th, 2017 10:54:28 AM
ooc: Brom has a ring of sustenance which only requires him to sleep two hours a day for the benefit of eight hours of sleep. That's why he is "resting" a lot. He doesn't need the sleep, but he lounges enjoying the days. At night, when stuff is not hitting the fan, he closes the taverns then gets his sleep plus usually a little more. Generally, 10 or 11 hours of sleep in the span of 3 or 4 hours.
I suspect that most of the group has the ring as well.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday November 20th, 2017 12:15:07 PM
Lanliss bites his lips as Baslim comes and thinks to himself, why ? What ?
As they go Lanliss asks Edson. Are we going to go with them and try to take the key one night or we stay here ?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Monday November 20th, 2017 10:56:38 PM
While Barratore does not have a magic ring, he keeps trying to remember to get one. The one Brom wears seems mighty handy.
So Barratore goes to sleep when he comes in from the night patrol just after sunrise. He wakes up in the early afternoon and heads to the tavern for some food and to stoke up the fire. At sunset, he heads out to meet Brom and the guard. Barrtore makes it a point to greet and wave at any and all guard patrols.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 d20+21=27 ; Monday November 20th, 2017 11:42:59 PM
Baslim raises a hand and calls after the cult members as they leave. "Repent, children! Repent of your ways and return! There is no soul so lost to the darkness that they cannot find their way back to the Light." Regardless if anyone turns back, the Shepherd addresses the rest of the crowd. "Fear not. The Light defends and protects. I promise you that the Keepers of the Vale will dedicate their might, mind, and strength to your defense. Please, join me in prayer." He reaches out to clasp hands with anyone who would like to join.
O Alemi, see me kneel: For I walk only where you would bid me. Stand only in places you have blessed. Sing only the words you place in my throat.
My protector, know my heart: Take from me a life of sorrow. Lift me from a world of pain. Judge me worthy of your endless pride.
My shepherd, judge me whole: Find me well within your grace. Touch me with fire that I be cleansed. Tell me I have sung to your approval.
O Alemi, hear my cry: Seat me by your side in death. Make me one within your glory. And let the world once more see your favor.
For you are the fire at the heart of the world, And comfort is only yours to give."
ooc: Diplomacy 27
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Monday November 20th, 2017 11:44:02 PM
"Lets get the key" he says to Lanliss. " Its just too weird to not be part of what is going on. Should we try and join them again, or just follow along and get them when its dark enough."
He waits for Lanliss to answer before continuing
DM Mark - FIRE! d20=2 ; Tuesday November 21st, 2017 12:46:24 AM
As Emrys speaks up, things fall into place for Velarin. Both spellcasters surmise the satyr named Abraxus must be from a planar place called the Valleys of Twilight where Maab, the Queen of the Fey, holds sway. If this is true, he is indeed far from home. Velarin asks Dulcet to keep this satyr safe until they can figure out how to return him to his home. Then he and Emrys Teleport back to Magpie Crossing without mishap.
About that same time in Magpie Crossing, a mad man in a tin hat is leading his flock away from the Manor telling them to pay no attention to the lost, as they may not understand the darkness until it takes them. A few stay, looking pleadingly at Baslim who spoke of turning toward the light. Baslim then leads those few in prayer. (Nice prayer!)
Edson and Lanliss discussing wresting whatever key he seemed to have from the man, though they decide to let him go for now. (I’m happy to let you catch up with this guy the next day, but I wanted to move the game ahead for everyone.)
All are startled as Emrys and Velarin suddenly *POP* back into town, just outside the Manor where the party usually resides. It is in the afternoon. ----------------------------- Later, in the wee hours of the night (about 2 AM) Brom, Barratore, and Velarin are on patrol. The rest of the party is in bed, and are awakened by a loud BOOM! (Forgive me if I got wrong who is where. Let me know if I need to adjust.)
Brom, Barratore, and Velarin on patrol see a glow on the other side of town! Fire! They are about 2 rounds away at a dead run.
Edson, Lanliss, Baslim and Emrys are in the Manor in their sleeping clothes and wake to see an odd glow in their south-facing windows - there is a fire nearby! It takes them a round to shake their sleep and gather their wits. They hear shrieks and cries very close by!
(We are in combat rounds.)
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:14:17 AM
After taking time to wake up Lanliss takes his short dagger and shortsword and get ups quickly. Fire ! He shouts he get whatever clothes he has near him ( short shirt) And goes quickly to the area of the fire.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet d20+5=24 ; Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:03:33 AM
Knowing what the procedure is for a night Fire, the fighter acts quickly to raise the alarm. Know Local 24 That would is the priority, waking the fire brigade to come out and battle the blaze. Hopefully he is able to do this while heading to the blaze himself. Given the atmosphere of late, he does not plan to be surprised if the fire was intentional and there was an upstart godling to put down. The thought provides a brief smile as he realizes how happy Brom would be. The barbarian might actually tear up.
Barratore's speed is 40'
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:11:14 AM
The sound of the BOOM!!! causes Brom head to snap in that direction. With the speed of an air (earth) elemental, Brom begins to sprint towards the fire. He moves 150-ft or as much as straight lines will allow.
Note: Brom has a movement of 30-ft and can run at x5 movement with the Run feat. His armor is mithril which is considered medium armor for the purpose of movement.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:11:55 AM
Velarin moves toward the fire With Barratore at a dead run, Yelling FIRE! as loudly and as often as he can.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Tuesday November 21st, 2017 10:44:31 PM
"Always at night" he mutters to himself. "Always..." he shakes the sleep from himself, grabs his rings, his kukris and mithril shirt. He heads out and bangs on the doors for the others, though he is short they are awake.
He waits to see if they come out before heading out, and then jogs over to the flames. He is sure his friends on patrol will already be there.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:37:50 PM "Not good. Not good at all." Baslim grabs his staff and joins the others in jogging toward the flames.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+18=22 ; Tuesday November 21st, 2017 11:43:16 PM
"Not AGAIN!" Emrys growls, rebuking the fates... "What woe is this yon devils make?" Away to the window, he flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast shown all in a glow, out shined by hellfire set upon objects below. Green witchfire envelops his angered eyes, as he speaks eldritch words and takes mount to the skies!
(Casting Windwalk. Duration 14 hours. max speed: 600ft per round.)
More rapid than eagles, in house robes he came ... most eager to find someone to blame! (Perception: 22)
DM Mark - FIRE! Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 5:20:24 AM
Lanliss and Brom hear the noise and run. They can see a glow in the distance, and should reach what appears to be a fire at the end of next round. Barratore sprints ahead of them, and will likely get there first. As Barratore runs he yells, “Fire!” to alert the town. (Lanliss and Brom are about 150’ away, Barratore is about 100’ away.)
Edson, Lanliss, Baslim and Emrys are in the Manor. As they wake, they can feel an unnatural heat in the air.
Lanliss and Baslim grab the weapons. Edson does too. He also grabs his armor (a chain shirt takes 1 minute to put on, or 5 rounds at -1 to the AC bonus.)
Emrys is upstairs and looks out the window, south towards the bakery (which is about 250 feet south of the Manor.) He halfway expects to see reindeer, but it’s quite the opposite. The area looks to be on fire, and he can feel an impressive amount of heat through the window! There is smoke and flame. And he can almost make out some medium sized figures moving in fire and smoke, but it’s hard to see anything clearly.
For reference, here’s Magpie Crossing. The Manor is building 12 on this map.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:02:06 AM
Velarin continues towards the fire, trying to keep up with Brom and Barratore.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:44:28 AM
Lanliss keeps going forward, his sleepy mind getting more awake with each foot step taken. Hopefully he thinks, it will get warmer as we get closer to the fire.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 178/178 Character Sheet Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 4:38:08 PM
Barratore heads for and crosses the bridge coming from the west along the road. As he was closing, he was thankful taht the fire seems to have at least sprung up a relatively open space, Hoping someone can hear him, knowing much of the group is will be coming from the manor he yells as loud as he can "Get to the houses and make sure they get out!"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:23:13 PM
(I wish to change the spell I cast last round ... I didn't know about the 5-round transition time between mist and solid forms. Not at combat spell ... If you allow, thanks :)
(Emrys casts Beast Shape III and takes the form of a Witchcrow (small magical beast). Duration: 14 min. Fly speed: 90ft., Darkvision 60-ft, AC: 17.)
The jet black crow with glowing green eyes (aka Emrys) streaks across the night's sky towards the fire.
(Natural flight allows the Run action: 90ftx3 = 270-ft)
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 10:51:45 PM
"Screw it" Edson says, as he throws the chain shirt on his bed." I a too fast for most to hit." He tries to build himself up.
He heads out with the others, noticing the unusual heat.
Shepherd Baslim (Tanner) HP 143 -- AC 14/10/14 -- F+17 R+9 W+23 -- CMD 16 Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:48:05 PM
Baslim continues jogging toward the fire.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=24 ; Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 11:50:49 PM
Brom continues to run towards the fire, following Barratore's path across the bridge. He too begins shouting fire and moving to the homes closest in order to get people out of harm's way.
Perception DC 24
DM Mark - FIRE! Thursday November 23rd, 2017 3:11:00 AM
(Oops. I had Lanliss in two places last post. Sorry about that, he was in the Manor.)
Velarin, Brom and Barratore continue their run across town, reaching the site of the fire. Barratore gets there first. Brom and Barratore shout as they go for people to get to safety.
Lanliss, Edsom and Baslim dash out the door toward the fire, moving 90’ (Currently 60’ north of the edge of the map.) Emrys casts a spell and changes shape into a raven. He flies 120 feet toward the fire. (He is currently 30’ north of the edge of the map. A raven has a speed of 40’)
Ugh - the heat is oppressive. Anyone within 50’ of the fire/smoke area takes 1 point of non-lethal damage per round from the heat. No telling what entering the fire/smoke might do.
As you watch, three medium figures emerge from the fire. The have snakelike bodies and carry spears. They seem to hiss with anger. Spines of crackling flame dance along the creature's blackened, fiery-red scales. They shout in a hissing, crackling language. In Ignan - Highlight to display spoiler: {”Who has brought us to this place? You shall pay!”}
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Thursday November 23rd, 2017 6:41:25 AM
Barratore turns to Brom "Alright big fella, this should help you mostly ignore any fire damage for quite awhile. Happy hunting"
V casts resist energy(fire) on Brom. Then moves 30' to L27
resist fire: duration 130 minutes, subject and equipment gain resist fire 30 for duration of spell.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 78/78 Friday November 24th, 2017 12:18:56 AM
Edson sees the creatures and heads closer to them, he stops about 30' away, waiting to see if Brom and Barratore wade in.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 177/178 Character Sheet Friday November 24th, 2017 2:38:43 PM
Barratore takes a few steps forward, deciding not to instantly attack. He has no idea what the creatures just said, but holds up his left arm above his head, fingers spread wide. His right, is out slightly to the right and his weapon is still secured in its scabbard. "Anyone know what they just said? V?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=35 ; Friday November 24th, 2017 3:36:20 PM
"Alright!" He says "Let's rock."
Brom runs to Barratore's side. Seeing the fiery snake creatures, he shouts out "Hey! Ya wanna burn my town, I'm gonna send ya back to the bonfire ya came from."
Protection from fire
Perception DC 35
DM Mark - FIRE! d20+13=30 ; d8+7=9 ; d6=6 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+7=8 ; d6=1 ; Friday November 24th, 2017 5:01:25 PM
Velarin hits Brom with Resist Energy(Fire) and moves up. Brom move up toward Barratore and shouts at these fiery, serpent-like creatures. Neither he nor Barratore are sure what the creature said. Barratore hesitates and asks, "Anyone know what they just said? V?"
Lanliss, Edson and Baslim move up, but stop short to survey the situation. Emrys in the form of a raven flies ahead and surveys the situation.
One of the strange creatures move to a nearby building. Emrys can see smack the building with his tail, and the siding starts on fire! He says in a crackling voice (Ignan) - Highlight to display spoiler: {”Burn it down boys - let’s make this place look a little more like home. We’ll show them to use more care opening gates!”} You see a family fleeing this building from the other side near the water.
Another move up and throws a flaming spear at the unarmored Edson. It hits him, inflicting 9 damage, and while the flames go out, it still inflicts an additional 6 damage! Similarly, Lanliss is hit for 8 damage, and another 1 point of fire damage.
Townsfolk begin to emerge in the darkness. The fire casts dancing lights about. Some begin to direct others to get buckets and pans!
Knowledge Planes DC 17 - Highlight to display spoiler: {These are creatures known as Salamanders, native to the Elemental Plane of Fire.}
Anyone within 50’ of the fire/smoke area takes 1 point of non-lethal damage per round from the heat.
Here is your Map - Use Rd 2 tab. Move yourselves on the map.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Friday November 24th, 2017 5:46:10 PM
(Sorry for not posting, I was out of commission last night. Thankfully I'm making a recovery.)
Emrys, the raven, lands on the roof of the residence (AA-9) and transforms back into his half-breed witchy self. He prepares an devastating spell for the fiery creature below.
Edson Kazil - Shawn R; AC: 28 (T 21, FF 20), CMD: 24 HP: 62/78 d20+6=20 ; d20+16=27 ; d4=2 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+2=10 ; d4+1=3 ; d8+2=3 ; Saturday November 25th, 2017 10:44:30 AM
" You kidding..." Edson says as he runs the 10' to the first salamander.
"They're salamanders" he yells .
Hit ac 27 10 dmg Hit ac 26 3 dmg Hit ac 12 3 dmg
Knowledge planes 20
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=27 ; Saturday November 25th, 2017 4:05:33 PM
Velarin's Helm allows him to understand their language, and he recognizes the creatures(know planes 27)
"It appears these are salamanders from the elemental plane of fire. They believe we have brought them here unwillingly by opening a gate between our planes. They are displeased with this, and intend to burn everything to the ground."
"Emrys! Baslim! I can do nothing to put out fire, just create it! can either of you stop the burning?"
realizing he is losing ground in the race to get to the battle, V casts fly and moves straight up 30'
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) Saturday November 25th, 2017 4:07:32 PM
"I believe i can return them to their plane if someone can quickly negotiate a momentary truce in the hostilities until I get there"
DM Mark - FIRE! d20+15=28 ; d8+7=10 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+13=15 ; Monday November 27th, 2017 1:33:10 AM
Emrys lands on a nearby roof and sheds his raven form.
Edson responds to the salamander’s attack and rushes to inflict 10 damage on the nearest salamander. (single attack since you moved 10’.) He yells, “They’re salamanders!”
(Brom - sorry I got your movement wrong. I changed where Brom is.)
Velarin casts Fly and rises 30’ into the air. He shouts, "It appears these are salamanders from the elemental plane of fire. They believe we have brought them here unwillingly by opening a gate between our planes. They are displeased with this, and intend to burn everything to the ground."
"Emrys! Baslim! I can do nothing to put out fire, just create it! can either of you stop the burning?”
"I believe i can return them to their plane if someone can quickly negotiate a momentary truce in the hostilities until I get there."
This alerts and alarms the locals in the area.
The salamander at the base of the house Emrys in on charges forward and skewers one of the townsfolk. The man shouts for his family to head to the river. As he turns to go that salamander strikes again, laughing, and kills the man. His family screams and plunge into the river with a splash! “Papa, no!”
That salamander laughs a crackling laugh standing over the dead man. In Ignan - Highlight to display spoiler: {”This is more fun than I thought! We’ll eat well tonight boys! Bring out the others!”} Another replies Highlight to display spoiler: {”It is long since I feasted on man-flesh.”}
Many more salamanders emerge from the fire and smoke, and along with them some huge creatures looks like a living, mobile bonfire, tongues of flame reaching out in search of things to burn. Fire licks up the side of the residence Emrys has landed on. The fire consuming the bakery grows.
Knowledge Planes DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {These huge creatures are fire elementals of some sort.}
The salamander facing Edson (AC 21 without armor?) attacks him, missing all three times. Another runs up to him.
A salamander attacks Lanliss (AC 22 without armor?) and also misses.
Shouts of “Fire! Fire!” can be heard from the locals as word spreads. The lingering sense of dread has been replaced by an urgency to deal with this current emergency. Some guards arrive as well. Some a calling for a bucket brigade to put out the fire, others are worried there is a bigger threat.
Anyone within 50’ of the fire/smoke area takes 1 point of non-lethal damage per round from the heat.
Here is your Map - Use Rd 3 tab. Please move your character on the map or let me know where you go.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic d20+22=36 ; Monday November 27th, 2017 4:33:17 AM
(Knowledge [Planes]: 36)
Responding to the others calling them Salamanders, Emrys only takes the time to say, "Yes, I know!"
Emrys moves to the edge of the roof (V-9) and notices the Salamander who set fire to the residence. It looks like he is moving away from the group to go cause trouble elsewhere. He can't let this happen. He speaks eldritch words of power and a burst and crackle of green witchfire envelops the outsider!
(Casting Banish Immortal on the Salamander(R-11). This spell is a Woldian spell, originally for the Soul Seeker, but it is now a Bloodwitch spell as well. I assume the bloodwitch benefits from what a Soul Seeker is granted by the spell's description ... which is a DC bonus equal to half the caster's level +7. Therefore the Salamander needs to make a Will Save: 32 vs. being banished to it's home plane.)
Emrys hopes the transition of being torn between the Living Wold and the Plane of Fire is as painful as possible.
Lanliss Drakeguard (Michael A) HP69/98 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:28 Monday November 27th, 2017 7:03:55 AM
Lanliss begins to see all the Salamanders appearing and hears a shouts of a man. Things are really going out of hand this time, he thinks to himself. He looks for a spot further a head and runs to it while shouting, Hey Fire Lizards ! Why don't you fight me ! Hopefully this distraction will work, Lanliss thinks. He steadies his dagger for a defensive measure, waiting for the salamanders to bite him.
Lanliss takes a total defensive action. Lanliss moves to AN 5.
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) d20+20=23 ; 13d6+20=65 ; d20+15=29 ; Monday November 27th, 2017 8:01:19 AM
V, currently 30' in the air, uses his fly spell to fly 60' to T19 (unable to move myself on map)
"The giant campfires are elementals of a sort(know planes 23). there can be no peace! Kill them all!"
V then tries to do as much damage as possible to as many opponents as possible, and targets the salamander at AF11 with a chain lightning, also affecting every bad guy within 30' of him. (damage 45+6=51. reflex save for primary is DC 25, all others save at DC 23 for 1/2 damage)(If they have SR, check is 29)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+20=29 ; 6d6+26=45 ; Monday November 27th, 2017 9:52:29 AM
Brom moves up to AG23 (I can't edit the page from work.) He brings down his sword into the creature. "Set my town on fire! Yur done."
Attack (PA, IVS): AC 29, damage 45
ooc: all good. you have a lot to keep track of.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 34 (T 14 FF 26), CMD:35; HP: 176/178 Character Sheet d20+26=36 ; 6d8+27=48 ; Monday November 27th, 2017 9:19:06 PM
Barratore pulls his sword and moves in, they were here to fight and that is what he and Brom would give them. Barratore charges north 15' and strikes either S11 if still alive, or S10
10' reach PA, Gtr Vital Strike, Penetrating Attack; Charge Hit AC 36 Dmg 48 +3 Bastard Sword Feat ignore 5DR
Barratore is large and occupies 4 squares [AE-AF/23-24]
Emrys sees the salamander below him gloating over the man he just killed. With a flash of green witchfire, he banishes the creature back to his native plane. (I’ll allow the +7 for this casting only. This spell is being edited to allow +¼ bloodwitch levels, so next time your adds will be +3.)
Lanliss moves forward 20’, though doing so provokes three attacks of opportunity. Who knew those fire elementals had a 15’ reach? A salamander misses, as does an elemental. But one fire elemental hits him 22 damage.
Velarin has had enough! He unleashes Chain Lightning. It arcs to one, and then across to 8 others! Electric energy crackles through them as they go momentarily rigid. Some save, most do not.
Brom pushes forward and slams his sword into the nearest salamander. Barratore, not to be outdone, moves forward and drops the salamander Brom struck.
Edson strikes out at one of the salamanders in front of him.
Baslim watches quietly. A salamander jabs at the hapless cleric for 15 damage. Then he hits with his tail for 7 more damage.
The two salamanders on Edson hit with their burning metal spears four times for a total of 43 damage plus 15 fire damage for a total of 58.
The elemental near Lanliss strikes out at him twice, hitting once for 27 points of fire damage. Another elemental charges a building, slamming into it and setting it on fire.
Another elemental rushes forward and strikes a critical blow against Emrys for 42 damage!
Finally, one a salamander moves up to strike at Barratore and misses 3 times. Then an elemental advances on the minotaur, but it also misses.
Anyone within 50’ of the fire/smoke area takes 1 point of non-lethal damage per round from the heat.
Here is your Map - Use Rd 4 tab. Please move your character on the map or let me know where you go.
Salamander 1, AC 22 - Damage - 10+22 Salamander 2, AC 22 - Damage - Salamander 3, AC 22 - Damage - Salamander 4, AC 22 - Damage - 51 Salamander 5, AC 22 - Damage - 51 Salamander 6, AC 22 - Damage - 51 Salamander 7, AC 22 - Damage - 51 Salamander 8, AC 22 - Damage - 25 Salamander 9, AC 22 - Damage - 25 Salamander 10, AC 22 - Damage - Salamander 11, AC 22 - Damage - 45+48 - dead Salamander 1, AC 22 - Damage - gone! Elemental 1, AC 25 - Damage - 25 Elemental 2, AC 25 - Damage - 51 Elemental 3, AC 25 - Damage - Elemental 4, AC 25 - Damage - 51
Velarin Xilontheel(Chris J), AC 17(FF 14), hp 88/88, extended mage armor(24 hrs) 13d6=43 ; d20+15=27 ; Tuesday November 28th, 2017 9:01:02 AM
(ooc: think V should be undamaged. He has yet to get within 50' of the fire)
Relatively unconcerned about Brom and Barratore, V targets S4 with another chain lightning. He makes a note to himself that they will need to hunt down the elemental that ran off towards the river and is now nowhere to be seen. (Damage to S4 and every bad guy within 30' of him is 49 on a fail, and 24 on a save. reflex Save is 25 for S4, and 23 for the rest. SR 27 if needed)
"One of them disappeared towards the river if someone gets a chance to free up and start looking for him."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp 57/57. rituals: ward, sharing. rose temp control, detect magic Tuesday November 28th, 2017 11:24:29 AM
Emrys responds to Velarin, "Never mind that Salamander, I tore him from our realm and sent him to hell!"
(more to come later)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp15/57, nonlethal3. rituals: ward, sharing. d20+23=30 ; Tuesday November 28th, 2017 2:04:43 PM
Emrys get walloped by the fiery behemoth and he stumbles backwards in a moment of agony (5-ft step to U9). He turns to face the giant with gritted teeth and furious eyes.
(I'm not sure how to read these angled squares ... I'm unsure if I'm 15 or 20-ft away and if the added elevation of the roof is adding to it. Sounds like an algebra problem.)
"Ahhh... I made the big boy angry! Well, you can join your master!" His eyes erupt with eldritch power as he banishes the huge fire elemental that attacked him.
(Casting Banish Immortal on Huge Fire Elemental. Will Save DC 28. IF NEEDED: Casting Defensively: Concentration check: 30, which beats the DC 27 needed for casting a 6th level spell.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 35 (38 Raged); HP: 165 (207 raged); DR 3/- (6/- raged) d20+23=32 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=19 ; 2d6+31=36 ; 2d6+31=39 ; 2d6+31=38 ; 2d6+31=38 ; Tuesday November 28th, 2017 2:26:57 PM
Brom unloads on S10. His blood boils as he see the town catch fire from other sources of fire.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac16 hp15/57, nonlethal3. rituals: ward, sharing. Tuesday November 28th, 2017 5:31:32 PM
(Forgot to include in my post. Emrys activates his Bramble Armor supernatural ability (free action), granted by the Plant domain, in case he gets whacked again. It only does 1d6+7 damage when struck, but it's something.)
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