Co-DM Cayzle d20+8=28 ; d20+8=18 ; 4d4+16=23 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=21 ; 2d4(2+1)+8=11 Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 8:52:23 AM
The four big humans in furs and leathers draw their weapons as they walk up to you, and attack without warning or mercy, hoping to spill your blood on the floor along with the peanut shells and trash.
The four big humans in furs and leathers draw their weapons as they walk up to you, and attack without warning or mercy, hoping to spill your blood on the floor along with the peanut shells and trash.
OOC: I took the liberty of placing you on the map. If you disagree with your placement, e-mail me.
The attackers are ruthless and remorseless. They strike twice with two-handed falchions at Rogar and twice at Spire. They seem to be focusing in order to take down opponents fast.
Attacker 1 slashes at Rogar.
The first is a crit threat that confirms vs AC18 ... beating Rogar's 17! That one inflicts a massive 23 points of damage vs Rogar, and he is not only knocked unconscious, but at -12, he is very near death! [OOC: In Pathfinder, death comes at -Con, so Rogar dies at -16.]
Attacker 2 goes after Spire and just misses.
Attacker 3 aims at Baird and hits. Baird takes 11 damage. He's at -1.
Attacker 4 was going to attack Baird too, but now he can't. He readies an attack.
Map was sent in the mail. Two heroes are down with two blows! What is going on here?!
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+5=10 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 1:56:09 PM
Dilantar, throwing caution to the wind as two of his companions are downed so quickly, throws a bomb just behind three of the attackers, hoping to at least distract them for a moment. (bomb placed behind attacker 3 to hit 2,3 & 4 with splash damage. Attack roll of 10 vs floor AC of 5 hit. 7 fire damage to all three attackers with a Reflex Save DC of 15 for half damage) Dilantar stands up from his seated position and directly faces the opponents.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d4+1=5 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 2:41:19 PM
Spire spins around quickly, just narrowly dodging the attack that came at him. Without even thinking, his hands begin to glow with a familiar red flame, that quickly fire out to his left, attempting to hit as many of the assailants as possible.
(Burning Hands, DC 17 Reflex for half. Aimed at 3 and 4.)
Giada d20=12 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 4:02:54 PM
With Rogar dropping, I'll quickly pull my sword and spring towards attacker number 1. I'll try to stand over Rogar's body to protect him while I swing at number 1.
ooc: I forgot to add the +5 att bonus to my roll. ( +2 str+2 base att+1 weapon focus). 12+5= hit AC 17 If I hit ac 17, my damage is 6+2=8
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 8:52:23 PM
Note: Even downed PCs can make a post. Keep the Pathfinder rules for dying in mind:
On the character's next turn, after being reduced to negative hit points (but not dead), and on all subsequent turns, the character must make a DC 10 Constitution check to become stable. The character takes a penalty on this roll equal to his negative hit point total. A character that is stable does not need to make this check. A natural 20 on this check is an automatic success. If the character fails this check, he loses 1 hit point. You can keep a dying character from losing any more hit points and make him stable with a DC 15 Heal check. If any sort of healing cures the dying character of even 1 point of damage, he becomes stable and stops losing hit points.
So make those Con checks!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 d20+3=17 ; d20+2=18 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 10:24:59 PM
Yel'kno lets out a yell in warning too late as his companions are cut down by the furry thugs before the yell turns into a scream of anger. The lanky sailor leaps onto the table while drawing his sword and after another step launches himself into the air and over their assailants to land on the table behind them.
If not dead from an AoO and still able, he'll lash out at thug 3 with his sword.
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Action (Move I think?): On table, jump over men to the other table. Acrobatics: 17. I think this covers the 5' distance and the probably 3 feet height needed to go from table top to table top?
If still able, attack Thug 3: Hit AC 18, damage 4
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20-10=3 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 12:00:47 AM
Rogar gurgles on the floor as his blood spills out quite rapidly.
con check: 3
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -13/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday January 4th, 2012 12:08:46 AM
his HP is at -13
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 d20=13 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 12:48:30 AM
Baird never even saw the attack that put him down, he could feel the blood flowing onto the ground even as he fought to remain alive.
(stable, -1 hp
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+3=15 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2012 1:07:12 AM
Alphonse Leaps back out of his chair (five foot step North) and begins to move his hands in a circular motion, creating a purple glow around his body. (Mage Armor)
If there are other people in the tavern, Alphonse yells, "Fifty gold to anyone who brings these bastards down!"
Aplhonse runs around the whole group, leaping over the corner of the nearby table to do so. (30 ft move, 5 squares West, 2 squares South, acrobatics roll of 15 to hop table)
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday January 4th, 2012 1:47:01 PM
Ugh, sorry all! I had intended to use my lunch hour to do the turn, but my new boss asked me out to lunch. Can't say no to that!
DM post coming Thursday morning!
Co-DM Cayzle d20=19 ; d20=7 ; d20=2 ; d20=3 ; d20=9 ; d20=20 ; d20=20 ; d20=2 ; d20=4 ; d20=11 ; d20=4 ; d20=17 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 7:02:31 AM
[OOC: Giada, please put your AC and current hit points in your post header with your name. Thanks!)
In the face of the sudden onslaught, Dilantar tosses a bomb behind the attackers. Attacker 2 saves for 3, and Attackers 3 and 4 take the full 7.
Spire follows with a spell that toasts foes 3 and 4 from the front. Both fail, and take 5 more.
Giada leaps forward to stand over Rogar, and she attacks the first foe with a sharp thrust. The blow lands home, inflicting a solid 8.
Alphonse makes a loud call to pay any who would aid the group. He casts a defensive spell and maneuvers around.
There are indeed other patrons in the place, some known by face, or even name to Alphonse. The mage's call for help (and promise of rich reward) brings one fellow to assist. A human known to Alphonse as Gretho the Great steps forward. He is a large human with a dwarvish ax sized for his own substantial frame. "What's this?" he bellows. "I know you're good for it, Alphie, so long as your pals don't burn me with their little flames!" The other patrons have made themselves scarce, especially after the explosion and flames.
Gregor raises his ax as he comes forward, and he attacks with a mighty critical hit! [DM rolled two 20s!] The ax falls fast and splits the skull of Attacker 2! The fellow takes 34 damage and falls down dead!
Yel'kno's acrobatics are enough to let him avoid AoOs as he makes a clever tactical move and draws his weapon. Attacker 4's readied attack is a clean miss with a natural 2. The positioning nets Yel'kno a +2 flanking bonus as he drives his sword home, bloodying Attacker 3 for 4.
Baird manages to stabilize, and is not in danger of passing on.
On the other hand, Rogar struggles to stay alive, but his cause is dire indeed! Without healing or first aid soon -- really soon -- he will die.
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The three remaining attackers retaliate angrily.
Attacker 1 snarls at Gregor. "This is cult business, not yours. Get out now if you know what's good for you!"
Attacker 1 swings at Giada, and hits AC12, a miss.
Attacker 3 does the same, hitting AC19, inflicting 12 damage! That puts Giada at -1 hp, and she is down! (please roll Con check to stabilize).
Attacker 4 goes for Spire, hoping for an easy hit, but his attack on AC12 falls two short! Spire has been missed twice now by these battle-hardened ragers while his more sturdy friends drop like flies!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 +5=5 ; d20=3 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 9:56:38 AM
Yel'kno once again lashes out with his sword, but with a flashback to the fight on the docks he fails miserably in the attepmt. He watches in growing fear as Giada is cut down and Rogar bleeds, but calls out to the great patron assisting them,
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 Thursday January 5th, 2012 9:59:24 AM
"You've already killed one. They won't forgive that! Help us and they won't know!" Attack on Thug 3: miss ac 8
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+1=7 ; d20+1=13 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 10:57:44 AM
Now aware that someone is helping the group out, Dilantar quickly scans the situation to see where he would be most useful. Noticing one of his companions in such dire straights, Dilantar decides to attpempt to stabilize the one in the most danger of dying. Crawling under the table to get to Rogar, Dilantar quickly does what he can to help out. Muttering a quick prayer to Alemi and hoping he isn't too late, Dilantar grabs a rag on the floor nearby to stop the bleeding. (rolled a 7 for Heal: First Aid check(DC 15), did not make the DC and used a hero Point to re roll the d20. New resulting roll is 13, still does not make the DC but if someone aids Dilantar he can stabilize Rogar) Realizing his inexperienced attempt at first aid will not be successful, Dilantar yells out, "If someone can help me, I am sure we can save Rogar from death!" Dilantar stays protectively over the wounded Rogar.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday January 5th, 2012 1:28:45 PM
"Thank you Gretho Your aid will be richly rewarded!" yells Alphonse as he moves sideways to put a table in between himself and his attackers. (5-foot step south)
Alphonse begins to weave his fingers together and then snaps them apart rapidly, a sympathetic burst of blue-white energy emanating from the first thug's falchion as it cracks. (Cast "Break" on attacker 1; -2 on all attack and damage rolls, can only score a critical on nat 20, and only x2). He then proceeds to flip the table on its side as a barrier between himself and the combat (move action; move heavy object).
"Remember to keep one alive for information and to settle the bill for damages!" he yells over the din of battle. After all, if Alphonse had learned one thing in the last few months, it was never to get on the bad side of a Bonetown bartender.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+6=14 ; d8=1 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 4:59:42 PM
Spire spins away from the attack, laughing wildly at the men attempting to attack him. (5 ft. step North) "Come now, you great lummox, surely you can hit the frail elf!" he cries out, his hands quickly knocking an arrow into his bow and loosing it at the man who just attacked him.
(Longbow attack against 4, hits AC of 12 for 1 damage.)
Giada Thursday January 5th, 2012 6:51:23 PM
If attacker 1 has a weapon break or malfunction, and the damage I inflicted does not kill him. I'll see if I can get him to surrender on my next attack. Using a little diplomacy and a high Charisma to it's fullest (my specialty).
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -15/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+1=3 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 9:11:09 PM
OOC: failed con check. Thanksf or trying Dilantar. I'll start thinking of a new concept.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday January 5th, 2012 9:51:29 PM
Rogar -- you still have at least one more round of actions for the party to save you. You started at -13. I posted that you went to -14. Next DM post you will go to -15, but you still have another round, since you only die at -16. Good Luck!
Giada -- sorry, but you are at -1 hit point and unconscious. You need to roll a d20 +1 for your Con bonus and -1 for being at -1 hit point. In other words, roll a d20. If you get a 10 or better, you stabilize; otherwise you go down to -2.
Giada (AC 17 Hps -1) d20=1 ; Thursday January 5th, 2012 11:27:05 PM
Failed my roll to stabalize. Is there a gentleman among you that can help out a lady?
ooc: Sorry, I missed the post where I got hit.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Friday January 6th, 2012 12:30:10 AM
Baird remains alive but unconscious.
Co-DM Cayzle d20+6=8 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d10+4=11 ; d20+8=23 ; 2d4+7=10 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 7:03:32 AM Dilantar makes a heroic effort to save Rogar, but it is not enough. He feels the dwarf's life slipping away. Rogar is at -15 hp and is about to die! (of course, Rogar has one more chance to stabilize himself, though it would take a natural 20!)
Alphonse seeks to magically break Attacker 1's weapon. [OOC to Alphonse: Your DM is so grateful when you post save DCs with your turn. Saves time.] The fellow's fort save is an 8, and his sword breaks!
Spire steps back five feet, draws his bow, and shoots attacker 4 for 1 hp damage.
Yel'kno swings and misses.
Giada is now at -2 and dropping. She is not stable, but it will be about a full minute before she expires. Maybe she will make her Con check.
Baird is at -1 hp and stable.
Gretho, grinning like a madman, takes a swing at attacker 3, hitting for 11 damage. That puts Attacker 3 down!
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Attacker 1 drops his broken weapon. He takes a five foot step toward Dilantar and Spire, away from Gretho the Great. He bends down and picks up the weapon of his fallen friend. That provokes Attacks of Opportunity, so Spire and Dilantar can strike at the attacker if they have weapons at hand -- but I think that Spire likely has no weapon at hand but a bow, and you can't use a bow for AoOs, sorry. After taking any AoOs provoked by picking up an unbroken weapon, he swings at Spire. He hits AC13, a miss! Spire's run of luck continues!
Attacker 2 is dead.
Attacker 3 is down and unconscious.
Attacker 4 takes a five-foot step and swings at Yel'kno. He hits AC23, striking Yel'kno for 10 damage!
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+1=6 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 3:54:11 PM
Spire's heart races as the man just misses him once more. He dodges back (5 ft step East) and dives over to Rogar in an attempt to save him. (Heal Check, 6. Sorry!)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+1=16 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 5:25:07 PM
Dilantar, desperate now that he might lose another companion, tries again. (Heal Check: First Aid DC 15, made it with a 16) and thankfully stops the flow of blood, stabilizing Rogar. Dilantar looks again at the scene and noticing someone very near him, picks up his crossbow from its cord on his wrist and prepares for fighting. Dilantar thinks to himself, <I really should have grabbed a Cure Light Wounds wand when I had the chance>
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+3=7 ; d20+3=13 ; d6=1 ; Friday January 6th, 2012 7:48:47 PM
With a crackle and the smell of ozone, electricity sparks to life in Alphonse's right hand. He leans into the table, toppling it over (5-foot step) and swiping at Attacker 1 with his electrified palm (shocking grasp, miss).
Unfortunately, the brute had shifted his stance and dodged Alphonse's blow and Aplhonse trips, leaving him exposed on the floor.
Summoning up the all of his courage (and using a hero point for an extra action), Alphonse grabs the man's leg and tries again with his spell, which hits home this time. A blue-white arc of electricity flows from the man's boot to his sword (for 1 damage).
Alphonse stands (move action), robes soaked in spilled beer and prepares himself for the inevitable sword blow.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 +3=3 ; d20=7 ; Saturday January 7th, 2012 9:44:21 AM
Yel'kno grunts in surprise as he is nearly cut in half and lashes out wildly, but his sword just whooshes through the air. on unsteady feat, barely having the strength to stand, he just looks defiantly at his attacker and awaits the death blow
Giada (AC 17 Hps -1) d20=8 ; Saturday January 7th, 2012 4:27:43 PM
Failed to stabilize again.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Saturday January 7th, 2012 4:56:27 PM
Baird began to twitch as he attempted to climb back to consciousness.
Co-DM Cayzle Monday January 9th, 2012 6:20:33 AM
Spire and Dilantar make valiant efforts to save Rogar, and at the last possible moment, manage to keep the brave dwarf alive.
Yel'kno swings and misses.
Alphonse casts a spell and with a heroic effort inflicts a bit of damage on attacker 1.
Alphonse's mercenary pal, Gretho the Great, steps forward to attack as well. He swings at attacker 4 and hits AC14 for 13. He too is DOWN!
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With three of the four attackers down, the last one remaining withdraws and runs for the exit. His path takes him by Alphonse, provoking attacks of opportunity, but Alphonse can only take advantage of that if he has a weapon drawn, and the DM does not think he does. Correct me if I am wrong.
A round's hustle puts the last thug at the door to the establishment.
Rogar and Baird are stable but unconscious. Giada is at -3 and dying. One of the downed attackers is dead. The other two are dead or dying. The last enemy is about 50 ft away on the other side of the Sea Shanty
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+4=5 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 12:15:53 PM
Deciding that he has a quick second to take a parting shot before helping the wounded, Dilantar quickly moves to a spot where he can shoot the running enemy. (Move 6 squares south, fire hand crossbow at the retreating enemy, miss horribly lol) Seeing his shot go so wide, Dilantar decides to then go back to help the wounded. "Is everyone ok? Does anyone need some aid?" Dilantar looks worriedly at Rogar, not sure what he can do to help.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+2=4 ; d20+2=14 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 12:19:57 PM
"Thank you Gretho," says Alphonse, walking over to Attacker 4, "The money's in my valise, over by the table. I trust you to take only what's due."
Alphonse looks over the downed thug and realizes there's nothing he can do to prevent him from bleeding out. However, upon looking over attacker 3's wounds, he realizes he can keep the man alive with some help.
"You, mage, help me with this man," Alphonse says to Spire, "if he dies, so does our hope of finding his employers. Don't worry about Giada, she's tough enough to take care of herself for now."
(Heal check of 4 for thug 4, then Heal check of 14 for thug 3, anyone want to aid? Also, this is all done assuming we're out of combat)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20-1=12 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=15 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 7:56:57 PM
Spire puts away the arrow he had intended for the man retreating, instead yelling out, "Tell whatever fool leading you that we are not to be bothered any more!" (Intimidate check, 12) He then dashes over next to Alphonse in an attempt to stabilize the men. (Heal checks on Thugs 3 and 4. Critical heal and just make the DC to stabilize the second.)
Giada (AC 17 Hps -3) d20=12 ; Monday January 9th, 2012 9:06:34 PM
Rolled a 12 to stabilize
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday January 10th, 2012 6:40:16 AM
Dilantar takes a parting shot at the fleeing attacker, and Spire adds some words of discouragement.
Spire and Alphonse work on the wounded, and Giada stops bleeding on her own. You manage to save the lives of two of your attackers. The third is as dead as can be.
After some care, Rogar, Giada, and Baird come around. They are all still in the negatives, and should not do anything strenuous, but they can look around and talk okay.
You figure you have a minute before the attackers come around. And about the same time before the tavern-keeper dares to show up. Anything you want to do immediately? Bind the villains? Check for loot?
Gretho takes his payment and laughs. "Ha! That was a good fight! Now I'm getting hungry!"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 2/12 d20=3 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 8:50:27 AM
Breathing heavily, Yel'kno settles on the table with his feet over the edge and clutches at his wound, taking a moment to settle himself. With a wince, he brings himself to his feet and looks at the two recovering thugs and to then to his companions. "Anyone have any rope we can tie these guys up with Baring that, put a chair on them and sit on them."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+7=21 ; d100=5 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 10:24:00 AM
Walking over, Dilantar rummages around in his backpack, "Ah! I knew I had some rope laying around somewhere!" Tossing the rope to Yel'kno, Dilantar states, "You are more than welcome to use it. I am not so handy when it comes to knots and such. I just thought it might come in handy to have some rope." Dilantar decides to look outside to see if the last thug is really gone. Assuming nothing else is rushing towards the tavern(Perception Check of 21), Dilantar takes a position near the door and looks for his stray crossbow bolt.(If I remember correctly it is a d100 roll, but I am not positive on that, so d100 roll of 5)
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+3=9 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 11:21:04 AM
Alphonse stands and begins to wiggle his fingers at himself. Slowly but surely the beer stains fade from his clothing, which is now dry (prestidigitation to clean his robes).
"Well, that was quite something," he says to the group, "Anyone mind telling me why I was just attacked by four men I've never met?"
The mage walks over to the dead attacker and begins to search the body for clues, as well as loot to cover the damages (Perception check of 9)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=9 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 2:44:00 PM
Spire made himself busy with checking the men he had saved for any valuables or gold rather quickly, without saying a word to the others.
(Perception of 9 to loot.)
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday January 10th, 2012 4:53:06 PM
OOC extra: My understanding is that if you are awake and in the negatives, you are staggered. You can take only a move action or a standard action each round, and if you take a standard action, you lose a hit point. So you can cast a spell, but it will cost you a hit point.
Giada (AC 17 Hps -3) Tuesday January 10th, 2012 5:53:27 PM
I could use a cure light wounds? Anyone able to help?
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -15/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday January 10th, 2012 7:22:27 PM
Rogar lays there on the floor wondering what happened. He was standing there then blackness. The dwarf tried to move but that wasnt going to happen. So he laid there on the floor waiting for his head to stop pounding.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 d8+1=6 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=9 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2012 7:26:28 PM
Baird mutters a few words before standing slowly to his feet. "One moment and I have everyone on their feet."
(Assuming I can post multiple turns. First heal was for Baird, second for Giada, third and fourth for Rogar, and the last is channel positive energy to heal everyone.)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 2/12 Tuesday January 10th, 2012 9:46:15 PM
Yel'kno uses his sailors training in knots to quickly bind the two men together and their feet together. "There. If they make too much of a fuss, we poke them with something pointy."
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday January 11th, 2012 7:01:20 AM
Now that he is up again, Baird gets to work. He heals himself for 9, Rogar for 15, Giada for 6, and Yel'kno for 3.
Yel'kno and Dilantar tie up the two prisoners.
Spire finds one broken falchion, two unbroken falchions, three daggers, 60 gold in coin, two small vials. and he notes that each of the three is wearing a stone amulet on a rawhide cord.
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Congrats on surviving this fight! Let's recap and award experience points.
RECAPPING PAST AWARDS!
Scene one - on the Lionfish: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, and Baird each got 150 xp.
Scene two - press gang fight: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each got 400 xp.
Yel'kno got an extra 100 xp for cleverness Nov. 14.
BRAND NEW XP AWARDS:
Scene three - Engev and Lansel: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Scene four - Lansel's Flat: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Scene five - Moller and the Temple of Wardd: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 100 xp.
Scene six - Nakresh and the Mermaid's Corpse: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Alphonse and Giada start the game with 350 xp and one hero point.
Scene seven - Barfight! Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, Rogar, Alphonse, and Giada each get 550 xp.
Alphonse gets an extra 200 xp for thinking of hiring Gretho on the spot.
Dilantar gets a hero point (and associated 30 xp bonus) for bravery in trying to save Rogar.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() 2d20+10=37 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=14 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 3:20:27 PM
Dilantar spies the two vials and speaks up, "Spire, if I may, I can attempt to identify those potions and then we can decide how it will be handed out. I believe we should share our findings with Alphonse and Giada." Dilantar waits for Spire to hand him the vials and then pulls out his aclhemical kit from his backpack. Running a few tests on the vials(Craft(alchemy) check on the two vials 28 and 14), Dilantar awaits the findings of his experiments.
((OCC: please ignore the first roll(2d20) I mess up on the multi roller. The next two are my Alchemy checks on the vials to see what they are))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+10=19 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 3:32:14 PM
Spire quickly hands Dilantar this vials, kicking the swords aside. "Those belong to the person that grabs them first." Quietly, he opens the coin purse and counts out the gold. He peers around at his allies, and shuffles his feet a bit. Anyone looking at him may be a bit confused as he turns halfway, then stops and turns back, then turns again, and stops once more. Letting out a grandiose sigh, Spire turns on his heel until he is facing everyone and says, "There's also the matter of this coin. I am not in need of any coin at the moment, so this should go towards covering any fees we've acquired here. The rest should go to Engev." With that, he puts the coin purse in his backpack, and kneels down once more to look at the amulets around the necks of the thugs. "Now this... this is interesting..." he mutters to himself, taking each of the amulets. He blinks, and his eyes glow once more with his Detect Magic spell, seeing if these amulets hold any magic to them.
(Spellcraft check, just in case the amulets are magical. Check is 19.)
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday January 11th, 2012 4:04:03 PM
DM Extra: The potions are Cure Light Wounds and Heroism. The amulets are magic. The swords are not, but they do seem high quality.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 2/12 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 4:12:03 PM
Yel'kno will take a dagger and put in his boot. You can never have too many knives after all.
He'll then wait for one of the men to wake up, his sword still out.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 5:21:35 PM
Baird's eyes seem to light up as he notices the destroyed sword. "If no one has a use for it, I would like to take the weapon for luck."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday January 11th, 2012 5:44:45 PM
Dilantar puts the potions in his pouch. "Hmm, these potions will come in handy. Just so you guys know, one is for a spell called Heroism, and the other is a Cure Light Wounds Potion. I will take a dagger and one of the falchions, if no one has any objections." Picking up the aforementioned items, Dilantar also looks around, especially at the singed floor where his bomb went off, "I agree Spire, we should definitely pay for any damages we may have caused, however, what is your reasoning for giving the gold to Brother Engev? I am not adverse to the idea, I would just like to know the purpose of giving him the money"
((OOC: realized in this fight I have no melee weapon :), thought I should remedy that))
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+10=27 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2012 6:40:29 PM
"Gretho, do you know anyone interested in two good swords?" asks Alphonse, lifting the amulet off of thug 3's neck.
He brings it over to his original table and pulls a small book out of his valise. Consulting it from time to time, he looks over the amulet, his eyes glowing blue (Detect magic/Spellcraft check of 27 to determine what these amulets are).
"Has anyone seen my pipe, by the way? I'd quite forgotten about it in all the commotion. Oh, and crackerjack, you can come out now, the fighting is over," he says, putting down the amulet and lifting up his arm as the parrot returns from the rafters, "He gets a bit skittish in a fight you see."
"At least I have the good sense to protect my own tailfeathers! Rawwk!" says the parrot, pecking at the remains of a mango.
Giada (AC 17 Hps -3) Wednesday January 11th, 2012 7:30:12 PM
If the two high quality swords are long swords, and they look better than mine (masterwork?) I'd like to make a claim for one.
If one of the thugs comes to, I'd like to question him.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday January 11th, 2012 8:04:59 PM
Masterwork Falchions.
Where do you want to question the prisoners? They will need some healing if they are to come around anytime soon. You wanna interrogate them in the Sea Shanty? Fair warning, the tavern keeper is about to return!
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday January 11th, 2012 9:36:58 PM "Engev has given us free room and board, and I would like to move on to a common house. The least we can do is pay the man." Spire looks back at at amulet in his hand, and, shrugging, places it around his neck. He peers at Alphonse, seeing he is inspecting the amulet , as well, and asks, "What do you think of them, Elfonce?"
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -15/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday January 11th, 2012 11:13:22 PM
Rogar rises on wobly legs. The infusion of healing magic returned his strength much to his appreciation. "Thank you Master Baird. I feel one with myself once more. The scar shall be quite impressive for I shouldnt have survived such a blow. I agree Spirysn'rar. We need room of our own and Brother Engev needs help but will never ask for it."
ooc: is there a place I can view the APG online. All I have access to is the core book.
Co-DM Cayzle d20+1=19 Thursday January 12th, 2012 6:57:42 AM
Spire expresses some opinions on loot division (including Brother Engev) and takes a close look at the amulets. He determines that they are divine magic, and that they bestow upon the wearer a +1 sacred bonus to one attack and to one damage roll made each round in combat with a melee weapon or natural weapon. OOC: These are not stock magic items, and may not be bought or sold in the Catacombs. They take up the necklace/amulet slot. There are three of them.
Alphonse confirms the magical analysis. He also asks Gretho if he knows anyone who wants good swords. Gretho, sitting at the table where the attackers had sat and drinking their beer, says sure, he knows a guy who knows a guy who could get you top gold if you want to sell stuff.
Giada is also interested in the weaponry. The falchion is a two-handed weapon.
Baird looks at the broken falchion. Per the rules, a broken weapon imposes a --2 penalty on attack and damage rolls, only scores a critical hit on a natural 20 and only deals ×2 damage on a confirmed critical hit. Broken items are worth 75% of their normal value, and nonmagical broken items, such as this one, can be repaired with a mending or make whole spell or a DC 20 Craft check.
Dilantar identifies the potions and also has ideas about the division of loot.
Yel'kno watches the prisoners and is ready to interrogate them. But it will be a while before they come to, although magical healing (or even some really good Heal checks to "treat deadly wounds" (a DC20 Heal check) ) would bring them around a lot faster.
Rogar is also in favor of helping Engev. OOC: For the Core Rules and APG, I very highly recommend this site. Check out the first column of links under Core Rulebook and Advanced Player's Guide.
OOC: Your DM suggests that the players have a frank discussion to determine procedures for loot division, so as to avoid dissent and disagreement. You can have that discussion in character here or OOC in e-mail. That's my advice, not a requirement!
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Thursday January 12th, 2012 2:17:50 PM
Dilantar straps his new dagger to his belt and his new sword to his back, and then picks up his backpack and settles it into place over his new sword. "I beleive we should settle up with the owner of this establishment and decide what we are keeping and selling, then leave for a more private location. Perhaps we can impose on Brother Engev again for a small period of time to discuss the things we need to." Dilantar waits to see what the others think of his suggestion.
[OOC: As far as loot goes, I think I should identify all the potions(I can do this with a Craft(Alchemy) check, and with my class bonuses, it will be a cakewalk) and the magic item identifying to the spell users and/or scrolls. As far as loot division, I suggest that if no one wants a particular item, we put it in the "party" pool and split the profits on selling it evenly. If we ever come to a situation where multiple people want the same item, a d100 should be rolled by all interested, with the highest result receiving the item in question. I can send an email later with these rules as bullet points, assuming no one has anything to add or has issue with one of the rules(I am always open to discussion, this is just a starting point)End of Wall of Text :P ]
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday January 12th, 2012 2:18:36 PM
"These amulets should aid the wearer in battle if I'm not mistaken," says Alphonse, picking his pipe up from the floor and dusting it off, "it's some sort of divine magic, which makes me suspect we're dealing with some sort of religious group here, especially if Lansel is involved."
Alphonse packs and lights his pipe, the smell of burning tobacco filling the air once again.
"My thoughts are this: We absolutely must pay the bartender for the damages. I recommend using the loot we found on these ruffians, then we can divvy up the spoils from whatever's left. Personally, I don't want anything, so you can split it up amongst yourselves. However," he says, as a dagger materializes in his hand (create gear), "I would suggest we let one of these two go."
Alphonse leans in close to thug 3 and holds the dagger next to his head for a moment, then swiftly cuts off a lock of the man's hair. Moving over, he does the same thing to thug 4.
"If we can find someone to scry on one of these fellows, they should lead us back to whatever cesspit they call home. Hopefully that should provide some clarity as to where Lansel has gone. Oh, and as for lodging, I recommend the Broken Lute Inn, it's where I've been staying. The rates are reasonable, the rats are small, and most importantly, they don't rob you in the night."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Thursday January 12th, 2012 3:58:15 PM "Well, if no one minds, I'd quite like to keep this amulet," Spire says while flipping it over in his hand, analysing it. "I couldn't care less about the weaponry. How much do you think we owe? Because I would really rather just leave some money and leave at this point." He gestures to the two tied up men and the scorched ground, adding, "This would not be an ideal scene to walk into."
The Elf walks over to the unconscious men, grabbing the hair of one and pulling his head back. He lets it go, the head lolling around, and says, "We should at least get these fools out of here. They'll come about eventually, and we need to be ready for when that happens."
Co-DM Cayzle Friday January 13th, 2012 6:22:01 AM
Loot is divided, and just in time. The tavern keeper comes back in. He looks things over calmly, turns a table back on its feet, and asks you to please dump the bodies in the back alley. He seems matter of fact, and if you slip him a gold or two, he'll be happy to call it even.
Where will you take the two live ones? Alphonse suggests his own room nearby.
Gretho speaks up. "I know a spot. For five gold you got all the privacy in the Wold."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Friday January 13th, 2012 7:42:00 AM
"I'll take an amulet as well if it helps in battle..." Yel'kno pipes in after the amulets are identified and mutters, "seems I need more help than I thought..." while clutching at his still wounded side.
"I agree with Alphonse.. we should let one go. Dump him in the alley with the one that didn't make it. And one limp body is easier to carry out of here than two."
If agreed, Yel'kno will set about dragging the dead thug and one of the mostly dead thugs into the alley and leaving them.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Friday January 13th, 2012 12:02:14 PM
Alphonse slips the bartender 5 gold for his troubles.
"Five gold to you, or five gold when we get there, Gretho my friend?" ask Alphonse, grinning as he grabs the ankles of the corpse, pipe clenched between his teeth.
"Also, I don't think we've been properly introduced. My name is Alphonse, a fact you all seem to know somehow. You," he says, pointing towards Dilantar as he begins to drag the corpse out the back door,"are called Dilantar if memory serves, but to the rest of you, I'm not traveling another foot with you until I get your names."
"I'm not saying I don't trust you," he shouts from the alleyway, accompanied by a large thud, "it's just that, in my line of work, you can never be too careful."
Alphonse reappears through the door, dusting off his hands and taking a big drag from his pipe.
"After all," he says, smoke pouring from between his smiling teeth, "look what you've gotten me into already."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday January 13th, 2012 2:27:52 PM
Spire nods at Alphonse, saying, "I am Spirysn'rar Kilarn. You may call me Spire."
He looks back at Gretho, and mentions, "And thank you, sir. Surely things would have gone differently had you not intervened. Same to you, madam." He addresses, Giada, nodding to her as well. "Although I'm not sure I caught your name."
"And as for you, Master Elfonce, what exactly is your line of work?"
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Friday January 13th, 2012 3:03:56 PM
Baird looked up from tending to Rogar and Giada only a moment then moves on to checking everyone's wounds to make sure no one dies who isn't meant too. As he works he calls casually over his shoulder, "I am Baird Windcatcher. What makes you think these gentlemen were not here for you?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday January 13th, 2012 5:28:19 PM
Dilantar awaits the final introductions and for someone to explain the situation. He takes a seat with his back to a wall and his crossbow ready to fire if the thug returns.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Friday January 13th, 2012 7:04:08 PM
"You're quite welcome, Spire," says Alphonse, "And for the record, my name is Alphonse, not Elfonce. As for my line of work: I'm something of a utility mage. Have magic, will work, that sort of thing."
Alphonse taps out the ashes in his pipe and replaces it in his robes.
"And I suppose that is a fair question mister Windcatcher. If they're here on my account, I can't say I have the foggiest Idea why, though."
Giada (AC 17 Hps 10) Saturday January 14th, 2012 10:04:01 PM
"Hi Spire, I'm Giada Dardenell." Getting up off the floor and tending to her damaged armor. " Nice to meet everyone." Looking around the room to everyone. "We didnt have much time to introduce ourselves. Nothing says team work than a life of death battle." Looking towards Baird. "and you I want to thank for tending to my wound. I owe you much for your help." I'll make sure my scale mail armor is mended to the best of my ability in case the thugs come back with help.
Giada (AC 17 Hps 3) Saturday January 14th, 2012 10:10:00 PM
Now that Im looking again, Im only at 3 hps. Can someone heal me again?
ooc: how can I provide a link to my Character sheet like everyone else does? Remember, virgin PBEMer here. :)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Sunday January 15th, 2012 3:08:57 AM
ooc:: To post a link to you character sheet, put this in your link name.
Giada Giada (AC 17 Hps 3) Sunday January 15th, 2012 9:43:10 AM
Lets try it.
Alphonse and Giada have not been added to the characters on the Bonetown website. Is that the URL I'll need or can I link it to the google spreadsheet? Lets try it.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP -15/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Sunday January 15th, 2012 9:48:09 AM
Rogar stretches a bit. To get the blood flowing properly once more. Although from appearences most of it has coated his neck and shoulder. He would need to find a place to clean up or draw much unwanted attention.
"Yes I would like to know who paid these men to kill us. But we will keep this civil. Otherwise we become what we seek to stop."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Sunday January 15th, 2012 12:34:51 PM
"I should probably tidy you all up, so we don't look like wounded animals once we get out of here," says Alphonse, walking over to Rogar.
Wiggling his fingers and muttering under his breath, Alphonse moves from one member of the party to another, cleaning them off magically (prestidigitation).
[ooc: this is my favorite use of the prestidigitation spell]
Co-DM Cayzle Monday January 16th, 2012 8:04:02 AM
OOC: Great Role Play, everybody. However, I want to move the plot forward, and I need something substantive to go on. So far I have you dumping the dead body and one of the living in an alley behind the tavern, which is fine. But where will you take the other thug? Alphonse's idea was to another tavern (one where he has rented a room?). Gretho has an idea. Or back to Brother Engev's? Or somewhere else? I'm looking for a consensus here.
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A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Monday January 16th, 2012 9:38:07 AM
[ooc: i'm up for any of the options]
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday January 16th, 2012 10:03:27 AM
"Firstly, thank you Alphonse, I was wondering when I could get a proper bath and that spell took care of it. Secondly, I suggest we follow Alphonse's plan of going to another tavern to take care our restrained friend there, and then sell off the things we arent using after that. Later, after having the discussion we need to concerning Lansel, we can report back to Brother Engev and hand him the money the Spire wants to give him. Does this plan sound good to everyone?" Dilantar makes this statement keeping an eye on the door, and keeps his gear ready to go.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday January 16th, 2012 11:39:59 AM
((OOC: sorry forgot to address this before, I will be updating the Woldipedia page at some point today, both story so far and current roster.))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Monday January 16th, 2012 1:12:00 PM
Spire shrugs, his mind already wandering as the action winds down. He pulls out his spell book and begins leafing through, using the top of his bow to turn the pages so that it's always in his left hand. "Yes, yes, let's do that, I suppose," he adds, not looking up from his book.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Monday January 16th, 2012 5:16:44 PM
Baird gestured toward the door, "We should leave here either way. I agree that a hotel room would make for a suitable place for an interrogation."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Monday January 16th, 2012 5:46:45 PM
Yel'kno wipes the blood from his hands on the front of his shirt and grimaces at the red streaks on the white cotton. he gives Alphonse a friendly nod of appreciation when the wizard cleans him off. "my thanks, Alphonse. I am Yel'kno... And I agree,
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Monday January 16th, 2012 5:48:17 PM
Taking our prisoner to your rooms sounds good. We'll just have to be careful about being followed."
Giada Giada (AC 17 Hps 3) Monday January 16th, 2012 7:21:04 PM
Sounds like a good idea. Lets move before trouble finds us. Id like to have some time with our prisoner and get a few questions answered. Someone must really want us all dead to hit us that hard from out of no where. Lets be off.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday January 17th, 2012 12:20:24 AM
"Wherever it is I shall wait outside and watch for trouble. It's better I dont know what goes on otherwise I may be compelled to stop it." Rogar says.
ooc: lawful good probably isnt best to witness interrogation.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday January 17th, 2012 6:35:44 AM
OOC: This is the loot division as I have figured it out so far:
Unclaimed Two masterwork falchions One amulet Two regular daggers 55 gp
I think the plan is to sell the unclaimed stuff, donate something to Brother Engev, and split the rest?
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The party drags a corpse and a near corpse out back.
Alphonse makes sure the party is tidy and bloodstain-free.
The party heads to Alphonse's room, above another tavern. The unconscious thug is brought along too.
Rogar stands outside as a guard.
It will take about an hour for the unconscious man to come around. You wait? After he wakes up, what will you do?
OOC: You may well want to make some Chr-based checks -- Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Bluff among them, plus Sense Motive, in addition to your posting.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 d20=18 ; +3=3 ; d20=4 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:08:03 AM
Once in the room Yel'kno ensures that the thbug is properly tied to a chair. "When he comes to let me talk to him... I've seen a First Mate wrangle a confession from a thieving sailor and have some ideas on how to get him to talk. Don't do what I say. "
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:11:28 AM
When the thug comes to Yel'kno splashes him with a bowl of water and then tugs on the ropes binding him to be sure they're tight, and to ensure the thug knew it as well. When the thug starts to look around he then places the rooms chmaberpot over the
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:14:55 AM
..over the thugs head. "Listen in there. We want to know who you are and why you tried to kill us. You can tell us on your own or we can make you tell us. Think on it a moment while I get some stuff together..." and Yel'kno then turns and talks to
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:17:59 AM
the group in general with a grin, giving the sense that he is making this up off the top of his head,"I need a bowl, a fistful of spices from the kitchen and three spoons... Long handled ones, mind you!"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 10:20:44 AM
And the lanky sailor then taps on the chamberpot covering the thugs head. "now, what have you got to say?" Intimidate: 21 Sense Motive: 4
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+2=19 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2012 1:45:32 PM
Alphonse stands to the side of the thug, smoking his pipe.
When the thug comes to, he walks over to his footlocker (in view of the thug) and rummages around for a moment, producing a terrifically spiky, hooked hand tool (create gear). Slowly walking behind the prisoner (out of view) he puts it down with a heavy clang (at which point it vanishes).
"I'll just set hits here in case the spoons aren't enough."
(aid another for intimidate, check result of 19)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Tuesday January 17th, 2012 3:13:09 PM
Spire opts to sit outside, not due to any moral problems with interrogation, but sure to his total uselessness in them. He sits a bit away from Rogar, not wanting to tempt conversation with a man of faith.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Tuesday January 17th, 2012 6:13:31 PM
Dilantar waits to one side of the interrogation as well, with a writing utensil and his formula book to write down some notes on what the prisoner says.
Giada Giada (AC 17 Hps 3) Tuesday January 17th, 2012 7:18:23 PM
I want to make sure Im in the room and sitting in view of the prisoner. I'll sit quietly and observe to see where this is going. I'll provide the "good cop" role if needed. He needs to feel that there is one person in the room that appears kind and could help him. Plus, I wont allow this man to be tortured to gather information, even though he probably wouldnt do the same for me. Based on what Ive learned from my new friends, I dont expect torture to be part of the plan.
ooc: dont you love paladins?
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 3) Tuesday January 17th, 2012 7:20:12 PM
If we have an hour before the thug comes around, can someone heal me back up to max?
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 12:13:38 AM
Baird helps take the prisoner to the hotel then leaves the room, feeling that his luck might not be that useful in this situation.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday January 18th, 2012 6:55:21 AM
Yel'kno takes the lead in getting the prisoner to talk. Alphonse is happy to lend a clever hand.
Giada and Dilantar watch carefully from within the room.
Rogar, Baird, and Spire wait outside.
Giada seems disappointed to learn that the group has little in the way of healing. Though she might take solace from the fact that although she has only 3 hp, she is not the hero closest to death in the group!
The intimidate works quite well, and the prisoner swears up and down that he'll tell you anything you want to know. Yel'kno asks what he has to say, and the prisoner blurts out, "My name is Ironclaw, and I'm sorry I tried to kill you. We had orders from the high priest to do it. Sorry!"
Other questions?
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 d20=10 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 11:55:01 AM
"Sorry, Ironclaw? You should apologize to your dead companions, not us. We do not want an apology, we want answers. Who is this priest? What is his name? What is he a priest of? Where is he? Why did he have you try to kill us?" Yel'kno continues
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Wednesday January 18th, 2012 12:00:46 PM
Continues to question the restrained thug as he paces in front of him.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+4=13 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2012 1:50:24 PM
Alphonse scratches his chin, thinking about the thug's words.
(Knowledge: Local check of 13 to know anything that might be helpful about a "high priest")
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday January 18th, 2012 5:03:44 PM
Dilantar, taking a few notes, decides to speak up for a moment. "Do you know anything about Lansel? And how did you find us?" Dilantar continues to be ready for note taking.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday January 18th, 2012 10:37:58 PM
Rogar stays alert less somebody else try to cleave his head from his neck this day.
ooc: I think those who took items should have that value subtracted from the gold share or something like that to balance out the gold for those that didnt take any items.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday January 19th, 2012 7:01:29 AM
The prisoner, Ironclaw, tells Yel'kno that he comes from an island to the north, where they honor the spirits of nature, Wold, Bear, and Lion. In the fashion of his people, his name is Haearn Crafanc. The High Priest is a priest of his religion, and he is called Gwadd, the Mole. Ironclaw does not know why the priest ordered them to kill you, or where he is. He comes and goes as he wills.
Alphonse has heard a little about what he is talking about -- there are barbarians in the isles to the north, good for nothing but some trade in fur and pearls found in the waters nearby. They have shamans and priests and witches, it is said.
Dilantar strikes gold as he asks about Lansel. The prisoner says that his cult has captured the cleric and that Gwadd wants some information from him. He is being held in a warehouse on the edge of the waterfront district. Ironclaw also says it was their leader, who you killed, who knew where you would be. He thinks probably Gwadd told him where to go.
Rogar stays alert.
Next move?
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday January 19th, 2012 1:47:36 PM
At once, Alphonse walks to the corner of his bed (out of view of the thug), where a small cylindrical case is leaning. Out of the case he produces a map of Bonetown, which he brings in front of the thug.
"Show me the warehouse Haearn, or do i need to get my tools?"
ooc: I knew this map was going to be worth the 50gp
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 d20=13 ; Thursday January 19th, 2012 4:30:39 PM
yel'kno waits for the islander to answer, watching for signs of dishonesty. Sense Motive: 13
Co-DM Cayzle Friday January 20th, 2012 7:49:03 AM
Ironclaw looks at Alphonse's map and indicates the warehouse in question. He shakes some filth from his face. "Okay, now let me go." He looks at you, beaten in body and soul.
Yel'kno detects no dishonesty.
OOC from your DM: Only two players posting? Really? Please step it up, friends. Or if you have some problem, maybe with posting, maybe with my DM style, or whatever, please e-mail me. Note that you face a dilemma ... you are in no shape for a fight. Will you sleep on it and heal up? Or go for it? For all you know, Lansel's life may hang in the balance!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 6/11 Friday January 20th, 2012 9:46:22 AM
"Let you go? We'll see." Yel'kno says onimously before moving to the hall/somewhere the islander can't hear. "We should leave him bound and gagged in the room and lock the door. Make sure the room is paid through tomorrow and they'll find him the next day when they come looking for more coins. He'll be hungry, but alive and not able to warn his friends that we know where they are. I also think we should visit Brother Engrev. He should know what's happened with Lansel, that someone tried to kill us and may come after him too. And he may be able to help our wounded."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+2=6 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 10:21:16 AM
"I suppose that's a decent plan, considering I'm going to have to change lodgings now that this man knows where I live," says Alphonse, "I'll go gather my belongings."
Alphonse returns to his room and gathers his belongings. Once his possessions are all packed, he walk over to the thug and draws an imposing-looking "magic" circle around the thug (prestidigitation to change the color of the floor where his finger touches it in some random arcane-looking pattern).
"There now, my friend," Alphonse says to the thug, "This room is paid for through tomorrow, at which point they'll find you in here and release you. Should you try to escape before then, this circle will activate and... well, you don't want that. Trust me. Oh, and my name is Alphonse Rakham. Tell your friends."
(bluff check of 6)
Alphonse heads downstairs with his gear.
"Lucy," he says to the innkeeper, "here's tomorrow's rent, and a little something extra for your troubles. If I'm not back in a day, go ahead and rent the room to someone else."
ooc: how much should I pay for the rent?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20=20 ; d20=12 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 2:08:46 PM
After writing down the prisoner's response, Dilantar continues on in a calm, even voice "Before we go I have a couple more questions for the prisoner. Does the warehouse have a key or secret phrase we must use to enter it? Is there a clear marking that is shown, such as a tatoo or item, to allow entry? how many people or normally in the warehouse? Also be aware, if you lie about any of this, we will know where to find you to enact revenge upon your helpless self." Dilantar prepares to record this information, as it will be useful for the subsequent raid on the warehouse.
((Intimidate: 20(critical roll!), Sense Motive for truth: 12))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday January 20th, 2012 2:59:50 PM
Spire follows Alphone and Yel'kno as they exit the room, not commenting on the lack of prisoner they seem to have. "I suppose we should go report to Engrev and finally find somewhere to sleep."...that isn't a minuscule church, he adds to himself. He leads the way out of the inn, complaining under his breath about some smell.
OOC :: Sorry! I didn't post because I felt Spire didn't really have anything to do. I was just waiting for the interrogation to be over.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP -1/10 d6=4 ; Friday January 20th, 2012 3:27:44 PM
Baird falls into step with the others, "Renting a room might be advisable but what if our delay causes further harm to our quest as well as giving our adversaries more time to attack us? I have further spells to heal us now that we are away from the prisoner, if that is your concern." Baird demonstrates his meaning by channeling a wave of healing to everyone around him.
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 3) d20=2 ; Saturday January 21st, 2012 11:57:48 AM
Before I leave with the others, I"ll ask Ironclaw how many others are guarding Lansel? If I feel his answers are honest, I'll apologize for having to leave him tied for the next day, but will reassure him that it is for our safety and his. I'll look him in the eyes and encourage him to make today a turning point in his life and to change his ways so he may live a better life. Otherwise, it could have been him dead on the floor of that tavern with his friends. (diplomacy check d20+5= 7)
I'll follow the others out of the room. Once I rejoin the others, I"ll advise that if we plan on a rescue of Lansel, we will need to rest and recharge spells and tend to our wounds. I understand we need to hurry for the sake of Lansel, but we cant help him until we are at full strength.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Saturday January 21st, 2012 10:11:12 PM
"While you may still be brimming with magical power, some of us are all but spent, Mister Windcatcher," says Alphonse with a stern look, "I'll need a place to rest for the night, and I need to make a stop at McIlhenny's Sundry Goods first, to pick up a few supplies."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Sunday January 22nd, 2012 3:23:32 PM
"Oh, and we should keep our ears open for a diviner who can scry on the ruffian we left behind, while we're at it. Perhaps this Brother Engev knows someone."
Unclaimed two potions: CLW, Heroism (value roughly 425 gp) One masterwork falchion (value roughly 320 gp) One amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp) One regular dagger (value roughly 2 gp) 55 gp
I think the plan is to sell the unclaimed stuff, donate something to Brother Engev, and split the rest? Walter/Rogar adds "I think those who took items should have that value subtracted from the gold share or something like that to balance out the gold for those that didn't take any items."
OOC 2: Please, friends, even if you do not have anything to post or add, at least make some post, even if it is just "Johnny stands still and waits." The reason is that I know not to wait for your post and delay the game, which I otherwise might do. Also, it helps keep you in the habit of posting daily. Moreover, I submit that there is always something to post about. If two people are waiting outside, then do some RP. Or just post your PCs interior thoughts and feelings. Or make a Perception check to show that you are keeping your eyes and ears open.
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Further interrogation of the prisoner by Dilantar and Giada reveals that there are no keys or passwords. The main and only door is barred on the inside and staffed by a guard who knows all the cultists in Bonetown. If he does not know you, you don't get in.
Moreover, in the daytime, there are only a few cultists likely to be there, say two to four. At night, before midnight, there are more, say six or eight, including, most likely, the high priest and beastmaster called The Mole. After midnight, the Mole usually leaves, but there will likely be eight or so sleeping in hammocks.
Any sensing motives think Ironclaw is telling the truth.
Alphonse and Yel'kno make arrangements to leave the prisoner undisturbed here. [OOC to Alphonse: no worries on the room. You are already paid up for the week.]
Spire suggests visiting Brother Engev and then finding a place to sleep.]
Baird suggests renting a room. He also heals everyone for four hit points!
Giada suggests healing up before going to the warehouse.
Alphonse wishes for a diviner to scry the cultists, but he knows that there is no such person in Bonetown proper.
If anyone can make a Knowledge (Local) check vs DC16, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You have heard that there's a witch living outside of town. Maybe she could scry for you?}
The party heads over to the teensy church that you slept so crampedly in last night. Brother Engev is done with the day's preaching, and is shocked to see you so wounded. He casts CLW on Giada, Baird, and Yel'kno, curing 9, 8, and 6 hp respectively. He is excited to hear that these cultists are holding Lansel.
Any other questions or comments for Engev? Will you squeeze in here to sleep or head somewhere else? Your choices include: The three taverns in town who have rooms, the two flophouses by the docks, and several houses of the night, where there is usually less sleeping, but hey, you can sleep there too, for a price. Or Lansel's flat, which is actually bigger than Engev's church and residence. Maybe the Lionfish, if it is still in port? Sleeping out of doors in or out of town? Or somewhere else?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday January 23rd, 2012 3:13:11 PM
Dilantar, after resting his feet for a few moments, suggests, "Let us stay at a tavern and rest up, before making our raid on the cultists. I also suggest that if anyone has any disguise magic, we make someone look like the cultist we captured and gain entry that way. Or, if no one is capable of that magic, I can rig some of my bombs to blow the door open. Be warned, it will be flashy and loud, but it should do the trick. From there, we could capture the door guard, close and bar the door against anyone else entering, and then find out where Lansel is being kept prisoner from the guard. Once we have secured Lansel, we can then proceed to dispose of any of the cultists who get in our way as we leave. Or alternatively, we can wipe out the cultists, to prevent anyone from finding us in our sleep. I would prefer as little bloodshed as possible, but with the way things have been going so far, we will probably not be able to avoid it." Dilantar awaits reactions to his statement.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+9=21 ; Monday January 23rd, 2012 3:51:31 PM
As everyone is leaving, Spire lags behind to hand Engrev the rest of the money they had obtained. He quickly runs after the group, piping up with, "I agree with Dilantar. Let's head to a tavern so we can finally get a decent night's rest." He looks over to Alphonse and mentions, "As for the scrying, Master Elfonce, I heard of a witch that lives on the outskirts of Bonetown on the passage here. I'm sure we could pay her for a scrying."
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday January 23rd, 2012 5:59:11 PM
Rogar agrees with the others. If anything to ease the burden on Brother Engev. He has so little and would suffer himself before turning people away. He has been stingy with his own coin so it was time to spend some of it.
"So any idea how they knew we were asking about Lansel? I mean I dont see these barbarians having an information network through the city."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+4=7 ; Monday January 23rd, 2012 6:05:14 PM
"A witch, you say? Funny, I've been in town for weeks and never heard of her. Oh, and I'll thank you to call me 'Mister Alphonse,' if you must use the honorific. I'm not a child after all."
Alphonse strolls through the balmy evening air, remembering fondly the night he arrived in Bonetown. The scars were just now beginning to fade.
When the group arrives at Engev's, Alphonse introduces himself, shaking the clerics hand and putting a small donation into the offering plate (1gp).
"Any friend of Lansel's is a friend of mine" says Alphonse cheerily, "however, I'm afraid I really must be going if I'm to make it to The Blue Mermaid (brothel near the waterfront district) before dark. I'll meet you all here in the morning, bright and early."
Assuming there is no other significant conversation, Alphonse leaves the church and heads to McIlhenny's Sundry Goods to pick up supplies.
[ooc: I don't know if you want to roleplay this part out or if I should just buy things the way I did at character creation. also, knowledge check of 7 lol]
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Monday January 23rd, 2012 7:23:18 PM
Yel'kno remains silent on the walk to Brother Engrev's as he's lost in thought, planning for the coming raid on the warehouse and the hopeful rescue of a living, breathing Lansel. He remains alert as they move through the city, ever watchful of its inherent danger after the last two near death beatings he'd received in almost as many days.
After the situation is explained to Engrev, Yel'kno thanks the priest, but has no further questions for him, and adds his voice in agreement to finding another tavern to sleep in. "Between Baird and Brother Engrev I'm as good as I'm going to be. I'll take first watch in a hall way in case the cultist find us again..."
He does move over to Dilanter to inquire some into his bombs however, "Dilanter, if your bombs can blow the door do you think they could blow open a whole in a wall if it's made of wood? A door is likely guarded, but a section of wall?"
"If you can and we can get the witch Spire mentioned to scry Lansel's location in the warehouse we could make an opening in the wall near where he is, run in to grab Lansel and be out hopefully before the cultist even know what's going on. We might have a fight in the street afterwards, but at least that'd be in the open and not in a warehouse we don't know."
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Hoping for "Rule of Cool" to allow the wall busting =)
On items: I'm all for what Rogar said about splitting sale proceeds with the value of someones chosen loot taken away from their share. We shouldn't sell the potions though. I think we should put them in a "group bin" for future use by someone
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) Monday January 23rd, 2012 7:28:07 PM
I'll thank Brother Engrev for the healing and offer any help I can to him and his flock. I'll give 5 gps to the collection plate. I'll ask if he has a few minutes to discuss his faith and "devotion" here in Bonetown. Maybe we have a few things in common. I'll explain that I never met Lansel and know little about him, but if he is being held prisoner, I have pledged my life to help those held against their will and will do all I can to return him to the church.
I think we owe it to Lansel to prepare for his rescue with rest and a good game plan. I don't believe taking time out for The Blue Mermaid is appropriate. (glancing at Alphonse with disappointment) Why don't we all displace and meet back here tomorrow morning to regroup, discuss a plan, prepare spells and move onto the warehouse. Maybe someone would like to join me tonight, in commoner clothing, for a closer look at this warehouse. I'd like to see what we're up against. I don't like surprises. Ooc: Once I know what my share of the gold is, I can better manage my money.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Monday January 23rd, 2012 9:31:38 PM
As the group nears the tavern, Spire suddenly stops, lagging behind a but. The elf quickly catches up with everyone, and quietly asks, "The priest, at that temple... The one with the silly games. Did his scrying not suggest that Lansel had... Moved beyond the mortal coil?"
Co-DM Cayzle Monday January 23rd, 2012 9:42:44 PM
OOC: Oops! I had meant to add this note and forgot. I wanted to award a +200 xp cleverness award to Rogar for actually thinking about things rather than just reacting to them. In a mystery adventure, asking the right questions can be more powerful than swinging swords and slinging spells.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday January 23rd, 2012 11:23:40 PM
Dilantar looks at Yel'kno and considers his suggestion of blowing through a wall. "That is a capital suggestion. I think I may join Giada to scout out a suitable entrance if we can't find where Lansel is located." Walking over to Giada, Dilantar begins "Lady Giada, if you don't mind someone of my racial persuasion coming along, I would like to join you on a trip to the warehouse. Yel'kno had a wonderful idea of blowing through the wall near Lansel to and just grab him and run. So hopefully Lansel is in a room along the outer wall of the warehouse.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Monday January 23rd, 2012 11:47:07 PM
Baird was rather quiet on the walk to the church reflecting on his run of bad luck, perhaps he was not quite as lucky as an oracle of Wardd should be? Maybe his new good luck charm would help.
When Brother Engev heals him Baird politely thanks him for the care and wishes to himself that this man were not a cleric of Wardd's rivals. While Baird is unwilling to give any money to Brother Engev directly for fear of upsetting Wardd he does not object in any way to money being donated from the party's funds.
Hoping to sleep in a hotel tonight Baird stood by the door shifting from foot to foot trying not to rush the group.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday January 24th, 2012 1:52:14 PM
A night of errands and investigations passes.
None object and a total of 55 gp is handed over to Brother Engev. He looks genuinely surprised and grateful. "This will help so much! Thank you, my friends!" His voice quavers a bit. And he is happy to meet Alphonse and Giada.
The group discusses options for tactics. The idea of gaining entry through explosive power seems to be well received.
Spire mentions a local witch, a recluse, and wonders why the priest at the Temple of Wardd said Lansel was dead. OOC: Please accept a 100 xp cleverness award, Spire!
Rogar winders why the barbarians even knew about the group.
The group splits up for the night.
Alphonse goes shopping and spends the night in a soft bed. [OOC: E-mail me at cayzle@cayzle.com for shopping details, please!]
Dilantar and Giada stroll by the warehouse in question. It is a hastily thrown up building, and poorly maintained. The unpainted plank walls of the one-story building offer little in the way of structural or physical strength. You see the one door -- big enough to fit a couple centaurs -- and no other entrance or exit.
Yel'kno gets two rooms at a tavern, and keeps watch through the night. Baird joins him, and later others join them.
[OOC: Some sleep at the tavern, others at Engev's, others elsewhere. For tonight, it does not matter.]
In the morning, refreshed and renewed, you gather at Brother Engev's chapel before attempting action.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Tuesday January 24th, 2012 2:54:46 PM
Spire awakes the next morning with a smile on his face, content that he finally got to sleep in a decent bed on solid ground. He gets out of bed and does some stretches before pulling out his spellbook and preparing his spells, yawning occasionally. After preparing his daily spells, Spire gathers his things and leaves his room for breakfast. He waits at a table, eating his food slowly, skimming over his spellbook as he waits for anyone else who stayed at the tavern before moving to Brother Engev's chapel.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Tuesday January 24th, 2012 6:15:12 PM
Upon waking up, Dilantar spends an hour at the tavern he stayed at preparing a mutagen(+2 Dex, -2 Wis). He then looks through his formula book and finds the formula Disguise Self. Which he then prepares along with a shield potion. Gathering his belongings, making sure his bomb supplies are close at hand, Dilantar travels to the meeting place. "Good morning Spire, I was leafing through my formulas, and came across one I have not used in ages, Disguise Self. I will try it today and see if I can get us into the warehouse without a problem. When the others arrive, we can discuss how our plans for rescuing Lansel." Dilantar fiddles with his new dagger while waiting for everyone to arrive.
((OOC: holy crap, I totally forgot I had disguise self :P Man, that 20 int is not showing itself too well :) ))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20-1=9 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2012 8:06:09 PM "Yes, I was thinking about that." Spire closes his spellbook, looking seriously at Dilantar. "Assuming we do disguise someone as the man we captured yesterday. Assuming he hasn't made it back to his friends already, how do we expect to all get in with one person? Furthermore, we have no idea what state Lansel is going to be in." Spire leans in, lowering his voice as his continues. "The priest said he was dead. So we are presented with options. The priest was lying. Lansel is actually dead. Or..." He trails off, and begins rubbing his left hand.
"...or we get there and he's something horrible. These people... who knows how far they'd go? And these new people, Elfonce and Giada. We should talk to them. We really have no idea who they are. I'm not saying I'm suspicious or anything..." (Bluff Check 9) As Spire says this, it becomes quite obvious to Dilantar that he is in fact suspicious of these new people. "All I'm saying is that we need to be more careful. We're running around this town like we own the place. Someone is going to take notice soon... well, someone else is going to take notice. And I'd like to stay alive long enough to figure this out."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Tuesday January 24th, 2012 9:00:46 PM
In the morning Yel'kno sharpens his sword and ensures the rest of his equipment is in the best shape it can be in for the day's coming adventure. When he sees the rest of the group he supplies his own answer Spire's question about the priest and a dead Lansel he asked the other day on their way to Brother Engrev's house after pondering it the long hours he was on an uneventful watch. "The priest did say that Lansel was dead.. or at least we took it to mean that... if we have this witch scry on Lansel, won't we be able to tell from that? I don't know how scrying works.. but I'm guessing that if he's not alive it wouldn't work?"
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday January 24th, 2012 10:44:20 PM
Rogar is up early going through his morning stretching and exercises. Later he joins the others for a simple breakfast. "I think it would be safe to say the priest is in league with the barbarians. It would explain why he was so quick to cast such an expensive spell for a possible donation. Unfortunately getting answers from him will be difficult. That temple was a fortress."
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:22:56 AM
Baird rolled out of bed with great reluctance wishing he could sleep in just a little longer but feared that he would be late to meet his friends. Glancing around once in the common room Baird quickly located his friends eating at a table and informed a serving wench he would want breakfast as well. When Rogar mentions he theory concerning the High Priest of Wardd Baird is barely able to bite off the retort that immediately rose to the front of his mind, after all, Wardd affected the wold through luck why would the High Priest be involved in what could only be premeditated murder? Forcing calm over his features Baird sat down with a half smile, "Good morning everyone! Before you continue friend Rogar I must voice my doubts about a High Priest, particularly of Wardd, participating in this conspiracy. The power he holds in this city is surely too much to risk on something like this."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:41:18 AM
After preparing his spells, Alphonse heads over to the temple. Once there, he seeks out Engev after saying hello to everyone.
"Good morrow to you priest, I was wondering: do you by any chance have an old thurible you're not using? It could aid us greatly in Lansel's rescue, and I promise to pay for it if it's destroyed."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday January 25th, 2012 11:52:09 AM
Dilantar thinks over what Spire was saying, and just as seriously replies in a low voice, "I agree that we should be more careful moving foward, but I must disagree regarding Alphonse and Giada. At least for this operation, for Alphonse did get someone to help us out in the tavern fight, and payed them off out of his own pocket, and Giada is a paladin, whom I cannot think would go so far as to betry our confidences. After this operation we should find some time to either get to know everyone better, and also find a more permanent place in this town. So for now, I just ask that you work with them, even if you have to keep an eye on them for your own reasons." Dilantar tries to keep his voice quiet so that he doesn't inadvertently offend anyone. Dilantar then eats his meal while awaiting the arrival of everyone.
Co-DM Cayzle d6=5 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:25:10 PM Dilantar offers the idea of posing as Ironclaw and tricking the guard into opening the door.
Spire seems uncertain about that, and woke up on the paranoid side of the bed, it would seem. :-) Dilantar tries to reassure him.
Yel'kno wonders if Lansel is really dead, and if the witch could tell them.
Rogar proposes that the priest at the temple of Wardd is in cahoots with the barbarians.
Baird, a priest of Wardd, seems reluctant to embrace that idea. For some reason.
Alphonse asks Brother Engev if he can borrow a spare thurible. The cleric is confused. "Whatever do you need an incense-burner for?" he asks. But he is glad to offer Alphonse a slightly dinged thurible on loan.
And now the moment of decision and final planning is at hand! An explosive assault on a wall or door? A bit of trickery to get the guard to open the door, then a rush in, presumably? Or some other scented solution? The Wold (and your curious DM) hangs in anticipation!
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:25:16 PM
Spire nods, thanking Dilantar for his time, and listens to everyone else's opinion in silence, finishing his food. "I wouldn't count the priest out of this yet," he says, putting his spellbook back into his bag. "Something doesn't fit. Hopefully we'll find out what today." Spire then waits for anyone else who was sleeping in the tavern, and heads over to Brother Engev's.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 2:01:18 PM
"Good morning gentlemen, Giada," Alphonse nods to each member of the party in turn, "I wonder if I might have a moment of your time. While the 'smash in the front door' approach may well work here, why don't we try something a bit more subtle? I have s quantity of cayenne pepper I acquired last night, and if we fill this thurible with it," he says, lifting a battered old incense burner, "and launch the smoldering ball into the warehouse, we may be able to get our enemies to flee their lair, at least temporarily. In the confusion, we could dispatch them one by one."
Alphonse puts the thurible back down on the table, pulls out his pipe, and begins to pack it.
"However, if you'd rather do this by brute force, I'll back you fully. Lansel is one of the only people in this pit of a town that I'd actually count among my friends, and I intend to see him safely home before this is through."
Lighting his pipe, Alphonse continues, "I also have an illusion spell prepared today, I'm not sure if it'll help, but I thought you should all know what we have in our arsenal."
Alphonse leans on the table and blows several smoke rings.
"Oh, and something I forgot yesterday in all the confusion. Everyone, this is crackerjack, my parrot."
The green macaw on Alphonse's shoulder shifts its feet and clacks its beak.
"Pleasure ta meet ya, RAAAWK!" it screeches.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 4:34:08 PM
"I am all for any option that doesn't involve us trying to charge in through a barred, well guarded door. Why not combine our ideas?" the lanky sailor says as he gestures with his hand to Dilantar, "Disguised as Ironclaw we can get them to open the
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 4:38:46 PM
Open the door so we can lob in the. Errm, pepper ball. If that doesn't work to gett them out, we blow the wall." And at the introduction to Crackerjack, he moved his hand up to pet the birds beak if it lets him with a smile. "glad to have you with us,
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 4:40:15 PM
With us, Crackerjack." He smile was wistful, thinking back to another wizard's familiar he once knew. When everyone was ready he asked, "to the witch?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday January 25th, 2012 6:32:08 PM
Dilantar listens to all the statements made, and begins, "And hello to you Crackerjack. I like the combination idea, with the stipulation that I do not receive pepper to the face." Dilantar looks a little worried at the prospect. "However, I suggest we make haste to ensure the greatest chance of success."
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) Wednesday January 25th, 2012 8:52:39 PM
What if we're wrong and kill innocent people. We may want to consider the scrying idea. What if we blow a hole in the wall, toss a pepper bomb into the warehouse, and start hacking down people to find out that Lansel is not there? I think we might find ourselves the town outlaws.
If we cant scry to confirm his location, maybe send in Dilanter posing as Ironclaw to see if he's there. Once we know that he's there and alive, we can put everyone to the sword that kidnaps for profit.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 10:22:18 PM
Spire nods as Giada speaks, and when she finishes, he adds, "I agree with the knight in shining armour. We can't jump to conclusions here. Lansel might not be in there. And accepting that he's alive in that warehouse, we can only assume that either the priest of Wardd was lying, or that they somehow tricked him. Either way, that does not bode well." Spire's bow is already in his hand, and he begins stroking his chin with the other. "I have also prepared an illusion spell today. Perhaps blowing a hole in the wall isn't the best idea. With careful timing and the proper use of our combined skill sets and spells, I'm sure we can get in there undetected. Perhaps prepare the bomb as an escape route? It would certainly carry the element of surprise and almost guarantee our escape."
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Wednesday January 25th, 2012 11:08:34 PM
Baird waits as the others suggest ideas and plan the attack jumping in only after Spire's suggestion. "I think that this plan has the highest chance of success. I would rather see this resolved with no innocent blood being spilled."
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday January 25th, 2012 11:50:29 PM
"We could question the priest again just to gauge his reaction. If he was being truthful and cast the spell to aid us without ill intent then what could be powerful enough to fool a high priest's magic? Is it possible that Lansel was beyond the mortal coil when the spell is cast and he's not now? Also why dont we go and take a personal look at this well defended warehouse before making any real plans. What we plan on and what we find may be quite different."
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday January 26th, 2012 12:29:00 PM
The party plans what to do. Different options are weighed. In the meantime, here is what you know:
The warehouse is set back from the docks, on the edge of the waterfront district. The building is about 60 feet wide by 40 feet long, one story, hastily put up. One big entrance. Flat roof. Made of wood.
Walking by again won't give you more info, and may seem odd. The question now is this: Visit the witch or go to the warehouse?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Thursday January 26th, 2012 1:17:24 PM
Spire leans back, still stroking his chin. "Having a better idea of what's going on in that warehouse would be better. And having another person scry Lansel would give us a better indication of what's really going on..." Spire trailed off, his eyes flicking to Baird, not wanting to bring up the priest again. "We could go to the witch right now. When we get backed, we should wait until it's dark out do attack the warehouse. That will give Dilantar time to make his explosive. Then, we sneak in, free Lansel... probably. And then we blow a hole in the wall and... well, run like hell, I suppose."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Thursday January 26th, 2012 2:50:10 PM
"I vote for visiting the witch and asking her to scry for us. This would help in getting the location of Lansel as well as giving us a little more information that we might need." Dilantar continues, "Should we choose the method of blowing a hole in the wall, once we find out where Lansel is, I have a few ideas about how to accomplish this. The one that seems to have the best chance of succeeding is this: four of us quickly drill a hole large enough for one of my bomb catalysts to stay placed in, in the four corners of a door outline. Then, once that is done, we draw the frame of the door in the wood, to further aid creating a door shaped hole in the wall, since these walls seem very rickety, it shouldn't take much pressure to weaken it. Then once that is completed, and all this should not take more than a minute or so, we all back away, after warning Lansel to step away from the wall, and I throw a last bomb at the wall, causing all of my catalysts to explode and hopefully taking the wall out in the rough shape of a door. Granted this will be quite loud, and if anyone notices us doing this then we might get stopped so I will be relying on our more magical allies to screen us somehow. This is all assuming we choose this route, we can still attempt to get in through tricking the guard, perhaps with a bandage around my mouth area, to make it assume I took an injury, thus excusing my voice from sounding different than usual. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated" Dilantar looks around and waits for a response, if any.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday January 26th, 2012 2:56:17 PM
"I agree we should see the witch first," says alphonse, scratching his beard, "we should know what we're up against, and scrying is just about the best way to manage that that I can think of."
"We should talk on the way."
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Thursday January 26th, 2012 4:14:16 PM
"It seems the first order of business in bot those plans is to gather more information by scrying. Let's plan the how of our entrance after that.
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) Thursday January 26th, 2012 8:01:57 PM
Well, looks like we're decided. Let head out to the witch.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Thursday January 26th, 2012 9:20:35 PM
Yel'kno nods his agreement in heading towards the witch. "We'd be remember that these are NOT innocent men we're after. They already tried to kill us once and almost succeeded." He waves a hand at the buildings around them. "This is Bonetown. There's no law here that I've heard of other than the law of your sword arm and weight of coins. If we're going to stay, we need to understand that... If this witch is able to help us prove that Lansel is in there with these islanders I won't lose sleep over spilling their blood to get him out."
Co-DM Cayzle Friday January 27th, 2012 7:13:52 AM
Really sorry friends, but it just cannot be helped. I am AWOL today. Next DM post is Monday AM bright and early!
(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Friday January 27th, 2012 7:28:30 PM
"Oh, I have no issue with spilling blood if its necessary," says Alphonse, pocketing his pipe and walking towards the door, "In fact I'd prefer not to have enemies skulking around Bonetown if I'm going to be living here for the forseeable future. I just don't want to tread on the toes of, say, the harbormaster. A bit of hot pepper is one thing, but a bomb... well that's going to cause some serious damage. It could even start a fire, and that's something I'd rather not be responsible for."
Alphonse walks into the morning sunshine and stretches his arms.
"Crackerjack," he says, turning to the parrot on his shoulder, "fly up ahead and make sure the path is clear, would you?"
"RAAWK! You know it!" replies the macaw, leaving Alphonse's shoulder and soaring up in a circular motion.
Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) Wednesday February 1st, 2012 7:16:39 PM
Is everything okay with Cayzle?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday February 1st, 2012 10:06:33 PM
OOC :: He's probably just preparing a post. The site was down for a few days, so he might not have been prepared.
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