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Attack on the Warehouse

Co-DM Cayzle
Tuesday February 14th, 2012 5:13:18 PM

Urged on by Rogar, the group has made it back to Bonetown before nightfall.

Alphonse send his familiar a-scouting. The building is one story, and flat-roofed. With little to no snow usual here-abouts, there is no need for a sloped roof. Crackerjack reports a trapdoor on the roof that he sees. No guards are out on the roof, nor any patrolling outside.

It is as Dilantar and Giada reported earlier: 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 -- aside from the rooftop trapdoor that your earlier investigation did not reveal.

The building stands alone, not pressing up against any other building. On two sides there is open field -- mostly cropped short by wandering pigs and sheep, or churned by hooves of beasts hauling wagons. The harbor and wharves are a couple blocks away. On the other two sides are other buildings -- the rear of a flophouse on one side, and another warehouse on the other.

Alphonse and Jozhur favor stealth. Yel'kno mentions trickery and bluff. Spre and Dilantar talk about blowing your way in.

Decisions?

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6
Tuesday February 14th, 2012 8:55:58 PM
Spire speaks up, saying, "If our friend from the woods prefers stealth, perhaps that is the best route. We have someone go in disguised as the man we captured earlier. Sir, uhh... Jozhur, was it? With Alphonse and I distracting the guard, it should be easy for you to get in. With two people inside the warehouse, we have a better chance of getting him out here. Once we have Lansel, we blow a hole in the wall and..." He pauses, shrugging and sighing. "Well, I suppose we run. To our rooms would be safest. They'll be looking for Lansel back at the temple."

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9
Tuesday February 14th, 2012 10:08:24 PM
"Yes, just call me Jozhur. I have no issues with any of the entry methods. However, given the shoddy construction of this building, it may be best to avoid explosives unless they can be placed so that they don't harm the structural integrity of the building. The trapdoor on the roof could also make for an interesting approach, the choice is up to you all."

"By the way, I just washed up on the shore at Goodie's place recently. I've never even been into town before now. I would certainly trust your judgement over mine until I get to know this place a little better."

ooc: Ignore Jozhur's backstory for now, it needs some adjustment.

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 8:22:07 AM
"I think we should try the roof and the trap door. It may not be the best way to enter but we could get some intel from listening. Until we know where Lansel is inside I think blowing open the wall is risky. He could be right on the other side and in bad shape." Rogar says.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 5/6
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 2:29:04 PM
"I'd much prefer to go in through the trapdoor," says Alphonse once Crackerjack has returned, "and to be perfectly frank, these men must all die. I'm never in favor of killing when I don't have to, but if we don't end their lives there's a damn good chance they'll hunt us down and end our while we sleep some night. If we're going to rescue Lansel, I think we have to prepare ourselves to kill everyone who sees us."

Alphonse lets gives his words a moment to sink in.

"In addition, once we're done here I think we should pay a visit to the high priest you were all talking about earlier. I'd put money on his involvement in all this."

Scratching his beard, Alphonse thinks.

"I move that Spire and I drop the burning pepper in through the trapdoor. Then, when the cultists come running out of the door, you lot dispatch them one by one. Lansel's eyes and nose will be a little worse for the wear, but at least he should be alive. Oh, and Baird, would you mind healing me? This is still a bit...tender," he says, pointing to his blood-soaked sleeve.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 2:56:04 PM
"Maybe you'll have to blow the trap door?" Yel'kno asks, seeming a little disappointment they might not get to use some more of Dilanter's fiery bombs, on the building at least. "But, it sounds as good a plan as any. I'll take the left side of the door."

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 3:49:53 PM
"I'm not suggesting we blow the wall to get in; I'm suggesting we blow it to get out. The trapdoor is a fine way to get in, but climbing a rope back onto the roof might be difficult, especially for Lansel. This way, we simply make a door." He looks at Alphonse as he speaks, his eyebrows slightly arched. "As for slaughtering the men... while I have to problem with having to kill a few on the way out, killing every single one may be... well, for lack of a better word, overkill. If it comes to that, then so it does, but our main concern should be getting Lansel out of there."

Co-DM Cayzle
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 3:52:38 PM
As the group discusses plans, the consensus drifts toward the trap door.

OOC: I need some climb checks or other plans to get up on the roof, then stealth checks to walk on top without making noisy footsteps.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 9:58:59 PM
Dilantar looks thoughtful, and agrees that the trapdoor is a better option. "Why dont try getting in with a disguise and if that works save trap door as an escape route. If it fails we can go with Alphose's plan of throwing pepper down the hatch if anyone is near the trap door.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9 d20=6 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2012 12:19:32 AM
"Whatever we decide on, having the explosives prepped and ready in case things go sour is a good idea. However, I'd like to avoid using explosives while we are inside that building unless we absolutely have to. I'm also not too sure we should count on the trapdoor as an escape method, there may not be a way to reach it or open it from the inside."

If Spire and Alphonse are dropping in pepper bombs, Jozhur will attempt to find something to conceal himself behind near the door, shortsword drawn. Stealth check 6+8=14.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 5/6 d20=9 ; d20+4=24 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2012 8:30:52 AM
"What I mean, Spire is that if we don't kill these men, they are almost certainly going to hunt us down and kill us while we sleep. I doubt fanatical religious devotees that are willing to kidnap a cleric are simply going to forgive and forget a group of would-be adventurers breaking down the door of their lair and killing a few of them, while absconding with their hostage

Alphonse begins striding towards the building (hopefully after being healed by Baird).

"Regardless, we must act now or Lansel might not live through the night."

Alphonse starts to climb the side of the structure as quietly as possible.

[ooc: 9 for climb, Natural 20! for stealth]

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+6=13 ; d20+3=8 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2012 10:31:22 AM
OOC: climb: 13, stealth 8

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Thursday February 16th, 2012 2:50:43 PM
Yel'kno watches as his companions make to climb on top of the building and calmly moves to stand in the street in front of the door. Everyone couldn't go through the trap door if the goal was to have the cultist inside come out. Someone had to stay on the ground to deal with them or at the very least distract them. It would seem he was going to be the one to do that.

He pulled his buckler onto his left arm and rolled his shoulder as he waited. "Dilantar, it seems the plan is to flush them out with the pepper Alphonse found. If it works and they come out, I'll try to get their attention and you see if you can't light their backsides on fire."

If the bomb is going to be dropped immediately, Yel'kno will draw his rapier in his left hand and a dagger in his right standing about fifteen feet from the door. He'll ready an attack to throw the dagger at the first cultist through the door once he's within ten feet and then swap his rapier to his right hand in preperation for melee.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Thursday February 16th, 2012 3:47:20 PM
Nodding to the group going in through the roof, Dilantar says, Feel free to begin whenever you are ready, Yel'kno and I will accept any help in cleaning up the running cultistsTaking place to the side of the door, Dilantar nods at Yel'kno and whispers, Very well, i will see what i can do to set fleeing cultists on fire. Dilantar keeps the vials he needs for a bomb in his hand, along with his Shield extract, ready to drink

((ready an action to bomb the door way as soon as a cultist runs out of it.))

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6
Thursday February 16th, 2012 7:11:00 PM
Spire sticks with Dilantar and Yel'kno, mentioning, "I'll be damned if I can stay hidden or get on top of that building. I'll help you clear out any runners." He stands within eyeshot of the door, readying his Ghost Sound spell should he need to create a distraction.

Co-DM Cayzle d20=5 ;
Friday February 17th, 2012 1:07:23 PM

The DC to climb the wall of the building, with its ill-fitting planking and numerous cracks, is a 10.

ALSO, let me repeat my thoughts on the uses of ground pepper. (1) You can use it for a dirty trick in combat., per the dirty trick rule. (2) You can use it as per the APG rules on Sneezing Powder. You cannot imagine either option would drive able-bodied men fleeing from a large building. We're not talking tear gas or a stinking cloud here.

Baird makes short work of healing Alphonse. [OOC: I'm sad to report that Mike Reed and Baird will be leaving the game due to real world pressures. We hope he'll return when he can. In the meantime, Baird will act as an NPC castng cures, and then I'll give him an honorable exit.]

Rogar climbs easily (a move action) and tries to sneak to the trap door (another move action).

Alphonse tries to climb but fails. He tries again and succeeds (OOC: The DM chooses to apply your stealth check to another climb attempt. Hope that's okay.) Alphonse has a short distance to cross to get to the trap door.

Yel'kno moves to the front of the building, near the big front door.

Jozhursneaks next to the big front door, hoping to get the drop on anyone who opens it from the inside.

Dilantar also moves to the front door, ready to throw in a bomb as soon as the door opens.

Spire sticks with those near the front door. He is ready to use his ghost sound spell.

Giada stays near the group in the front for now, too.

All waits on Rogar and Alphonse. What will they do, up there on the roof? And has anyone heard Rogar's tramping? So far, so good?

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10)
Friday February 17th, 2012 8:47:14 PM
I'll be ready with sword drawn and shield high covering my face below my eyes. I'll stand in front of the door ready to engage the first runner I see that doesnt surrender.

Co-DM Cayzle
Friday February 17th, 2012 10:02:49 PM
OOC: Just sayin' --- but I'm a little confused what it is you all think Alphonse and Rogar are going to do up on the roof or through the trap door that will make all the bad guys run blindly out the front door. Maybe I'm missing something?

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9 d20+5=14 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+4=19 ;
Saturday February 18th, 2012 7:44:35 AM
Jozhur chuckles for a moment as Alphonse makes his way up the wall, then looks around, is there a window in the door or the wall anywhere (perception check 13, I goofed that first one should be +4 not 5)?

He then sighs impatiently and moves towards the door.

Barring the presence of any windows, Jozhur will check the door for traps (perception check 9), then try the door handle. If it's locked, he will attempt to pick the lock (Disable device 13, if needed try again for 26), meanwhile listening for any signs that someone is aware the lock is being tampered with (perception 19)

ooc: I'm trying to cover everything, if that's too much in one post let me know and cut it off wherever you feel appropriate.

Co-DM Cayzle
Saturday February 18th, 2012 8:50:26 AM
There's no window in the door made of glass, but there is a small shutter that one could easily push open from the outside to peer at visitors. You could likely use a dagger to pry it open unless it is latched from the inside.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Saturday February 18th, 2012 9:10:46 AM
OOC: Worst case, we throw in the pepper bomb (I say as sneezing powder) and wait to see what happens. With luck, those inside will come out to investigate/get to who ever is on the roof. If that doesn't work... BOOM!

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6
Saturday February 18th, 2012 11:18:06 AM
OOC: Spire could also make it sound like (up to) four people are at the door, maybe have them ask for Lansel to get some of the cultists to the front door.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 5/6
Sunday February 19th, 2012 1:55:41 PM
[ooc: I'm not really sure why burning cayenne pepper wouldn't work like weak tear gas, but if that's the case then perhaps we should go with Spire's distraction, thoughts?]

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10)
Sunday February 19th, 2012 7:36:34 PM
I walk up to the front door, kick it in, and walk through. Sword in hand, shield ready. Anyone who wants to come with me can. I'll announce who I am, and why Im here. Lets see who wants some.

Waaaaay too much talk and not enough action!

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Monday February 20th, 2012 1:52:25 PM
Rogar approaches the trap door. Perhaps they can drop down from above if the bomb thing doesnt work.

ooc: hey we are level 1. we are glorified sidekicks. :-D

Co-DM Cayzle
Monday February 20th, 2012 2:00:04 PM

The party continues to consider what to do. But Giada takes a direct approach! She tests the door, realizes that it pulls out, and simply opens it!

Inside you see a warehouse partly filled with crates and boxes. There is a light on the inside, where several men are sitting. One man is at the door as Giada enters. They are wearing leather armor.

If you make a perception check (not Rogar nor Jozhur nor Alphonse) vs DC15, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize the one at the door, near you, as the fellow who got away during the bar fight.}

They fail to react as the door swings open.

Here is the map! Note that Alphonse and Rogar are on the roof. The ceiling inside is 10 ft high. The crates are 9 ft high. The boxes are 3 ft high.

We are in round by round combat.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 15/12/11 CMD 16 HP 10/11 d20+8=9 ;
Monday February 20th, 2012 3:34:45 PM
Giada, No!" Yel'kno calls out as the paladin strides forward and rips the door open. Too late it would seem. He only hesitates for a moment to let out a sailor's oath before dropping the dagger in his hand and charging forward to engage the cultist at the door, putting his rapier in his main hand as he moves and manages to get his limbs tangled, barely avoiding landing on his face at the man's feet, much less harming him in any fashion.

~~~~~~~~

Charge cultist at the door, and fail horribly with natural 1. Good to see the streak continues.

Adjusted AC in header for -2 charge penalty

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=21 ;
Monday February 20th, 2012 3:45:50 PM
Spire swears under his breath, moving forward a bit and gripping his bow tightly, waving his hand over it as the arcane siguls glow brightly. He looks at the man in the door, smirking a bit, and calls out, "You won't get away this time!"

((5ft step to D7. Cast Gravity Bow on Longbow, deals 2d6 damage per arrow now. 21 Perception check.))

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+7=9 ; d20+5=15 ; d6+7=8 ;
Monday February 20th, 2012 4:31:20 PM
((perception fail lol))

Dolantar slides in through the open door behind Giada and takes aim at the guard ny the door. Dilantar throws his bomb at the guard, hoping to deal some damage before the cultists realize what is going on.

((move to f7 and attack guard 1 with 15 to hit and 8 fire damage))

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) d20=1 ;
Monday February 20th, 2012 7:40:38 PM
ooc: Did you ask me to roll a perception? If so, I failed it with a one.

I'll move quickly to about L7 on the map with my sword drawn. "We've come for Lansel. Surrender now, or you will all die here today." Continue to walk at them leaving seconds for them to decide. If I get to G2 before hearing an answer, I attack.

ooc: Im assuming my friends will keep G1 from flanking me.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9
Tuesday February 21st, 2012 3:23:47 AM
Jozhur mutters something as Giada rushes past him. He then runs to L8 with his sword still drawn.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+3=20 ;
Tuesday February 21st, 2012 7:57:17 AM
"Damnation!" swears Alphonse as he hears the commotion below.

With a few gestures, a purple glow suffuses his clothes and then fades [Mage Armor].

"Bleeding savages," he grunts, throwing open the trapdoor and looking inside [roll of 20].

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Tuesday February 21st, 2012 6:07:23 PM
"What the....." Rogar says as he hears the commotion coming from below.

"By an orc's hairy butt...." He swears and opens the trap door.

ooc: if its not a long drop, Rogar will drop down through the trap door.

Co-DM Cayzle d20+7=27 ; d20+7=9 ; 2d4+7=13 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=21 ; d6+3=5 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 12:13:12 AM
Giada moves forward to L7, offering the villains a chance to surrender.

Jozhur moves forward to L8, drawing his sword, keeping pace with Giada.

Dilantar slips inside the building and hucks a bomb at barbarian g1. He hits and inflicts 8 hp of fire damage!

Yel'kno moves to attack the enemy and misses.

Spire steps near to the open door and then casts a spell to enhance his bow.

Baird, hanging back in reserve, awaits the moment his healing power will be essential.

On the roof, Alphonse casts Mage Armor and takes a few steps forward to the trap door.

Rogar pulls open the trap door and hops down through it, landing atop some crates with no problem. The bad news is that there's a barbarian right in front of you (g3, see map). The good news is that the guard seems pretty intoxicated and has no weapons drawn (therefore cannot take advantage of any AoOs Rogar provokes by moving around him). Rogar, pick a landing spot on the interior warehouse map and give me a coordinate within 10 feet of the trap door, please.

THE ENEMY:

Barbarian g1 draws his falchion and swings at Yel'kno. He hits AC 27 (not a crit) for 13, and Yel'kno goes down!

Barbarian g2 throws a javelin at Giada. He hits AC15, a miss.

Tipsy barbarian g3 stumbles back, falling prone as he draws a javelin.

Tipsy barbarian g4 draws a javelin and throws it at Rogar. It hits AC 18 for 5 hp damage.

All Barbarians are AC14.
Barb G1 - 8 damage
Barb G2 - undamaged
Tipsy prone G3 - undamaged
Tipsy G4 - undamaged

And the map!

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+6=20 ; 2d6=7 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 12:48:36 AM
"Yel'kno!" Spire cries out as he sprints inside. "Pretty boy, get him on his feet!" He pulls out an arrow, training it on the barbarian that downed Yel'kno, and lets it loose.

((Move to H7, attack G1 with Longbow. Hit AC 20 for 7 damage.))

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9 d20+8=17 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=12 ; d6+2=4 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 7:43:25 AM
Jozhur doesn't even notice Yelkno go down, his attention too focused on one of the guards.

Jozhur somersaults to his left to attempt to avoid being hit by one of the guards (acrobatics check 17) and plunges his shortsword into the barbarians chest.

(Move to M6 with acrobatics check 17, attack G2 with shortsword, natural 20, confirm crit missed with a 12, hit for 4 damage)

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 1:25:42 PM
Dilantar, glad the guards seem unresponsive, drinks his Shield extract, and draws his falchion. As he prepares himself for melee combat, Dilantar is struck by the thought that these are guards are not terribly diciplined and don't seem up to the task of repelling determined opponents. Noticing Yel'kno is down for the first time, Dilantar winces and rethinks his previous notion about the effectiveness of the guards.

((OOC: is guard 1 still standing after Spire's hit? AC +4, will update when I am not posting from my smartphone :P ))

Cayzle Comments: He's only taken 15 damage! Muahaha! He's still up.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 15/12/11 CMD 16 HP -4/11 d20+2=7 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 4:38:08 PM
Yel'kno crumples in a heap thinking he maybe should have stayed on the boat. Also, he bleeds. ~~~~~~~~~ Stablize +1 con, -3 HP: 7, failed

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 7:34:23 AM
ooc: Question, I can't find anything on this anywhere. Should I determine whether I am flanking a creature at the end of my movement or at the end of all the PCs' movement. For example, as of the end of my post I am not flanking, but depending on where Giada moves to, I may end of flanking. I ask for future clarification, and because it could make a pretty big difference this round. Thanks.

Co-DM Cayzle
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 12:39:13 PM
DM Post to come this evening. Waiting for Rogar, who says he'll post later on today.

Brock, initiative is a nebulous concept here in the Wold. If you mention clearly in your post that you are looking to flank, and someone does indeed move to give you that flank, I'll generally give you the benefit of the doubt. It is tactically hard to team up in an online posting environment like ours, so I try to reward sincere attempts.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+4=16 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=8 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 4:19:28 PM
Alphonse drops through the hatch moves past Rogar and throws himself onto the prone barbarian, his right hand crackling with electricity.

[shocking grasp hits AC 16, cast at 2nd level using "Magic Dweller" trait, +4 because he's prone, +3 (hitting AC 19) if he's wearing metal armor or carrying a metal weapon, 10 damage if it hits]

ooc: sorry about the litany of extra rolls, i tried to type something, but apparently my cursor was still in the roll box and it went haywire. Disregard eveything after the first two.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 9/9 d6+2=3 ; d6=6 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 7:18:00 PM
Ok, thanks. If I get flanking the damage total will be 14 with crit, dirty fighter, and sneak attack, otherwise just 4. Doesn't seem anyone will be able to flank the guard though.

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) d20+4=13 ; d8+2=6 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 7:21:11 PM
I'll take the spear that wissed past meto mean the guards dont plan on surrendering. I'll rush G2 and attack. Too bad he doesnt drink.

I attack with a roll of a 13.

ooc: Since they have an AC of 14, and I missed by one, I"ll change the rules and use my Charisma bonus instead. Maybe my good looks will make him flat footed. Probably not. :)

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+2=20 ; d6+2=5 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2012 10:30:10 PM
Rogar thanks the gods for smiling upon him. He nearly died once and didnt want to repeat the experiance. He drops down next to the drunken barbarian intending to take full advantage of the fact he had no weapons drawn. (Landing at Q7).

ooc: if Rogar gets one attack due to movement, I'm not sure he does in this situation so I rolled just in case. Rogar hit ac 20 for 5 damage with his fist.

Co-DM Cayzle d8+1=6 ; d8+9=17 ; 2d4+7=12 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d4+7=15 ; d20+4=16 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 6:58:18 AM

Spire moves and shoots. He hits barbarian G1 for 7.

Jozhur tumbles forward and attacks, drawing blood for 4 on G2. [OOC: Sorry, no flank. If you had moved / tumbled to O6 rather than M6, or if Giada had mentioned setting up a flank, you coulda got it.]

Dilantar drinks an extract and draws his weapon.

Yel'kno fails to stabilize as an arrow whizzes over him.

Alphonse casts shocking grasp, hops through the trap door and down some boxes and crates, reaches out, and ZAPS barbarian G3 for 10!

Giada steps up to attack G2, but misses. [OOC FYI, Giada, if you had mentioned flanking, you could have gotten an extra +2, and would have hit! Did you read Jozhur's post about wanting to flank? At first level, you are all still learning about teamwork.]

Rogar hops down and hits the prone G3 that Alphonse shocked, delivering 5 damage and knocking him out. If that was lethal damage you were using, Rogar, then the prone barbarian is dying. OOC: Rogar, note in your header that you got hit by a javelin last round and you are down 5 hp!

[OOC: I'm removing dying enemies from the map just for ease of seeing what is going on. They're still there, of course.]

Baird, enters the building, steps next to Yel'kno, and casts a cure: 6 hp. That puts Yel'kno prone but conscious at 3 hp, weapons on the ground next to him (move action to pick up).

THE ENEMY:

Barbarian g1 deems Yel'kno and Baird to be of little concern, as neither even have weapons drawn. He charges Spire. He hits AC 17, a hit, for 12 damage, and Spire, at -6, goes down! The barbarian laughs and shouts, "Run away, kiddies!"

Barbarian g2, no drankard he, swings at Jozhur, hitting AC 19 for 15 damage! Jozhur finds himself at -6, and dying! The barbarian growls and steps closer to Giada.

Barbarian g3 is dying.

Tipsy barbarian g4 throws another javelin at Rogar. It hits AC 16, just missing Rogar!

All Barbarians are AC14 EXCEPT G1, who charged and is at AC12.
Barb G1 - 15 damage
Barb G2 - 4 damage
Tipsy prone G3 - 15 damage - dying
Tipsy G4 - undamaged

And the map!

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP -6/9 d20+1=11 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 7:37:16 AM
Jozhur, stunned by the ineffectiveness of his attack, fails to avoid the brute's counterattack. He immediately collapses, blood quickly pooling around him.

constitution check=11-6hp, failed

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 3/11 d20+6=17 ; d4+2=4 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 8:58:28 AM
Yel'kno takes in a gasping breath as Baird's healing washes over him and brings him back to consciousness. With an effort he brings himself to his knees and then rises to his feet, drawing the dagger he'd taken from barbarian in the Inn.

"Your friend dropped this yesterday. Have it back" He growls out and heaves the dagger at G1's laughing face.

~~~~
Move action: Stand up - draw 2nd dagger as part of move action

Standard: Throw dagger at G1: Hit AC 15 (with -2 penalty for range, forgot to include in roll), damage 4

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) d20+4=5 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 11:13:29 AM
I miss badly with my sword on Barbarian 2 as he moves to attack me.

ooc: Sorry I missed Jozhur's post. It was 3 minutes before mine and I must have been typing when his posted. That stinks, I could have used some help here.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 19/15/16 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20=3 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 12:51:34 PM
Alphonse picks up g3's javelin [move action] and moves behind g2 [5-foot-step to O7], thrusting the javelin upward at g2's back and missing [defensive fighting, standard action, should have been a -2 on that roll, sorry (-4 from defensive fighting, +2 for flanking)].

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -6/6 d20-6=11 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 1:04:05 PM
Spire coughs up a bit of blood and crumples on the floor, the glow in his longbow fading away. His eyes flutter shut, but he seems to be breathing normally, if a bit shallow.

((Constitution check at -6, and I make it! Unbelievable.))

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+5=11 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 5:18:52 PM
Seeing Spire go down, Dilantar decides to char the guard a final time before moving in to melee, and tosses a bomb behind the guard. ((throw bomb at H5(hit AC 5 with roll of 11) to hit guard for 6 fire splash damage, Reflex save dc of 15 to take half damage))

((If the guard goes down from the bomb damage Dilantar moves behind Giada, if the guard does not go down, Dilantar moves behind guard 1. if the guard goes down from Yel'knos dagger before the bomb damage, Dilantar will double move to Lansel and protect him))

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+1=20 ; d20+1=9 ; d6+2=4 ;
Friday February 24th, 2012 9:04:40 PM
Rogar steps forward ignoring the nasty wound and the blood pouring from it. His fists lash out at the tipsy barbarian hoping to land blow before he had another javelin speared into him.

ooc: flurry of blows, unarmed. Hit ac 20 for 4. miss ac 9

Co-DM Cayzle d20+3=11 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=5 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=7 ; 2d4+7=11 ; d20+2=14 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 6:50:26 AM

Poor Jozhur fails to stabilize.

Yel'kno stands and throws a dagger, hitting barbarian G1 for 4 damage.

Bad luck dogs Giada as she once again swings and misses.

Alphonse picks up a weapon and steps to flank G2 with Giada. His attack falls short, though.

Spire falls unconscious, but manages to stabilize.

Dilantar carefully places a bomb to hurt barbarian G1. The chief of the enemies fails his save and takes 6 more damage. He scowls but is still standing.

Rogar attacks G4 and lands a solid blow.

Baird casts a cure on Yel'kno, healing him for 7 and then moves deeper into the warehouse, trying to circle around the barbarian leader.

THE ENEMY:

Barbarian G1 stands over the helpless Spire, draws out a potion, and drinks it. Some of his wounds close up.

Barbarian G2 takes a five foot step back and swings at Alphonse, hitting him for 11 damage and driving him into unconsciousness!

Barbarian G3 is still dying.

Tipsy barbarian G4 draws his falchion and swings at Rogar. He hits AC14, a miss. He takes a step back.

All Barbarians are AC14.
Barb G1 - 20 damage
Barb G2 - 4 damage
Tipsy prone G3 - 15 damage - dying
Tipsy G4 - 4 damage

And the map!

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 d20=15 ; +6=6 ; d8=4 ; +1=1 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 12:21:47 PM
Seeing the chief still standing, Yel'kno is glad they attacked when only four islanders were present. He pulls his bow off his shoulder and draws an arrow as the healing washes over him. He quickly looses the arrow at the leader (hit ac 21, 5 dam)

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+1=8 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 2:42:42 PM
Attempting to distract the guard, Dilantar swings at his enemy in a not so impressive manner. Missing his target, Dilantar curses under his breath and thanks Alemi Spire didn't see that. Note to self, shouuld I make it out of this alive, avoid close combat like the plague.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP -8/9 d20-7=3 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 4:03:42 PM
Jozhur lies on the ground, still bleeding out.

-8hp, forgot to subtract one last time.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP -5/6 d20=15 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 4:45:08 PM
Alphonse is down and soaked in blood, but stable for the moment.

[d20 roll of 15 - 5 = 10 against DC 10]

ooc: whew! just made it.

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) d20+6=7 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 8:23:38 PM
I'll step up to N7 and continue the attack on G2. Im assuming Id get a +2 for flanking.

ooc: Okay, it's hard to play a fighter type if I can roll above a 1.

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+1=13 ; d20+1=13 ;
Monday February 27th, 2012 11:30:10 PM
With an agility most dwarves do not have, Rogar weaves around the slicing Falchion. He steps forward quickly (5' step to G6) and presses his assault.

OOC: flurry of blows. 2 misses.

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -6/6
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 1:10:57 AM
Spire continues to lie unconscious on the floor.

OOC :: Who took those other amulets? I seem to remember their power being a +1 bonus to any attack roll once per round.

Co-DM Cayzle d8+1=9 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 6:49:44 AM

OOC: Loot Update per Spire's request:

55 gp - donated to Br. Engev
broken masterwork falchion - mended and given to the witch (value roughly 325 gp)
Yel'kno - dagger, amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp)
Dilantar - mw falchion, dagger (value roughly 325 gp)
Spire - amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp)
Rogar - nothing
Giada - nothing
Alphonse - nothing
Jozhur - had not joined the party yet

Unclaimed / To be sold and divided:
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)

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Yel'kno again used a ranged attack to damage the barbarian chief, G1, who is looking pretty bad off.

Dilantar swings and misses.

Giada's bad luck continues, and she misses.

Rogar attacks twice and misses.

Jozhur's situation grows more dire.

Alphonse and Spire are both down too, but stable.

Baird moves forward to Jozhur and casts a cure on him, healing Jozhur for 9.

Lansel, who is sitting on a box tied up, sticks out his feet and tries to trip barbarian g2. Normally that would provoke an AoO, but the barbarian is taken by surprise. Lansel rolls an 11, however, not enough to trip the barbarian.

THE ENEMY:

Barbarian G1 is well aware that as soon as he stops raging, he'll fall unconscious. One more blow will put him out for good. He swerves around Dilantar, right past Yel'kno, and out the door.

Barbarian G2, unaware that his leader has fled, takes a swing at Giada. His natural 1 is a miss.

Barbarian G3 is still dying.

Tipsy barbarian G4 swings his falchion at Rogar. He hits AC8, a miss.

All Barbarians are AC14.
Barb G1 - 25 damage - FLED
Barb G2 - 4 damage
Tipsy prone G3 - 15+ damage - dying
Tipsy G4 - 4 damage

And the map!

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 d20=20 ; d20=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:37:13 AM
If Yel'kno can still see G1 from his place at the door as the barbarian runs, he'll fire an arrow at his back. Fleeing or not, he has no wish to fight the man a third time if he gets away. (Crit with nat 20, Crit confirm AC 14, damage 8 or 14 with crit) and will then move further in to the warehouse to I-7

If G1 isn't visible, Yel'kno will do a double move to N8

(Note: rolled from phone and can't do + on rolls, hit rolls are +6, damage +1)

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 5:18:49 PM
((ok so Dilantar will be doing something but not sure what, it is dependent on if Yel'kno saw and shot guard 1))

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10) d20+6=17 ; d8+2=3 ;
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 7:21:47 PM
I'll try again since he missed me too. Attack G2 again. Hits AC 17 (finally) but my luck continues with roll of another 1 on the d8, total damage 3

ooc: I had asked to take a potion of cure light wounds and one of the amulets, but didnt hear anything. The amulet can be sold and divided amoung the party.

Co-DM Cayzle
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 8:15:10 PM
Yel'kno does not see G1 from his current square. I am inclined to give him a move and a shot at someone. Random pick? Preference?

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:38:24 PM
Random is fine. Though preferably an enemy ;)

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9
Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:06:45 PM
Jozhur regains consciousness and gets back on his feet, wincing in pain. He glares at the dying barbarian that nearly killed him.

Co-DM Cayzle
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 6:55:57 AM
Holding on a few more posts, please! Ah, well, from Rogar, at least. I'll make a DM post later on this morning or noonish.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 10:12:16 AM
((awesome, sorry for the late post, my wife has been in the hospital for the past few weeks and i get distracted easily :P))

Dilantar, quickly glancing at Spire to make sure he isn't bleeding out, takes a quick glance at the situation. As the final guards seem to be accounted for by the rest of the party, Dilantar rushes over to Lansel and checks the ropes keeping Lansel tied down. Greetings Lansel, Brother Engev sends his regards, are you able to walk once we get you untied?

((double move to P7))

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+1=17 ; d20+1=7 ; d6+2=6 ;
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 1:05:48 PM
Rogar continues his assault on the drunken barbarian. He lashes out with many quick strikes hoping to overwhelm his defenses.

ooc: flurry of blows. one hit (ac 17) for 6 damage

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -6/6
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 5:11:49 PM
Spire mumbles in his semi-concious state.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP -5/6
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 6:15:26 PM
Alphonse snores lightly as blood gently continues to blossom across his robes. Crackerjack has fled to the roof.

Co-DM Cayzle
Wednesday February 29th, 2012 10:17:09 PM
Sorry, my friends. Post in the morning without hesitation.

Co-DM Cayzle
Thursday March 1st, 2012 7:36:46 AM
with slight hesitation!

Co-DM Cayzle
Thursday March 1st, 2012 8:11:15 AM

Yel'kno moves forward, sees he has a shot, takes it, and hits G2 hard. He goes down.

Giada steps forward and hits G4 for 3.

Dilantar hustles forward to help Lansel.

Rogar attacks G4 and hits for 6.

Jozhur, back among the conscious, stands up.

Alphonse and Spire are both still down. Baird cures each of them for 6 hp and 4 hp respectively.

Lansel, bound and gagged, nonetheless manages to look really happy.

THE ENEMY:

Two barbarians are down and dying. Another has fled. The last is at exactly zero hp. He drops his weapon and sinks to his knees. "Please don't kill me," he says.

Combat is over.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Thursday March 1st, 2012 9:07:30 AM
"Uff...wha...what happened?" mutters Alphonse, slipping back into consciousness, "Did we win?"

Alphonse touches his hand to his head where the sword struck him.

"Ah, son of a-," he begins to say, then he remembers himself, "mother," he finishes flatly.

Standing, Alphonse surveys the scene. After a moment of thought, he walk over to Lansel's chair as a knife materializes in his hand. He cuts the bonds and turns his gaze onto the cowering barbarian.

"Are you alright Lansel? You've caused us quite a bit of trouble," he says, still looking at the warrior on his knees.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 d20+5=10 ;
Thursday March 1st, 2012 10:38:24 AM
Seeing that Lansel is being freed and Baird is taking care of their wounded, Yel'kno puts his bow back over his shoulder and jogs back to the door to retrieve his fallen/dropped/thrown weapons. He'll peer out the door into the street to see if he sees any of the islander's returning (Perception: 10) before moving further into the warehouse.

Letting the others decide what to do with the still living barbarian, Yel'kno sets about dragging the two corpses together and quickly searches them for anything of obvious value, setting anything he finds aside in a pile. That done, he'll look for some rope and a pulley or hook hanging from the ceiling. He's of a mind to leave the still living barbarians and their priest a message for when they return.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+7=19 ; d20+7=14 ;
Thursday March 1st, 2012 1:18:19 PM
Dilantar goes to the door and checks outside, to see if the fleeing guard collapsed within an easy retrieving distance or if city guards of some kind were coming. ((Perception 19 for the fleeing guard, if spotted and not too far away, Dilantar will go and drag him back to the warehouse)) ((Perception 14 for approaching danger)) Assuming the fleeing guard was not spotted, Dilantar closes the door and bars it, allowing the group some time to make the decisions required regarding their new prisoners. There, that should give us some time should we be unpleasantly surprised by "guests"

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6
Thursday March 1st, 2012 2:44:35 PM
Spire groans, slowly pushing himself up into a sitting position. "By the Gods... my head..." He gropes around for his bow, and sighs with relief as his hand finds it. Looking around, he sees the few dead bodies and his allies clamouring around. "Let me know... when we've reached a decision..." he mumbles, collapsing back on the ground. "I just... I need a few minutes."

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Thursday March 1st, 2012 7:48:28 PM
Rogar pulls a bandage out of his belt sash and binds his wound. "We need to do some serious training. Every time we get into a fight somebody nearly dies. Eventually we will stop getting lucky."

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 d20+4=15 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2012 12:40:59 AM
Jozhur groans, "Indeed, that didn't go too smoothly. I could still use some patching up."

He will look around the warehouse for anything of value/interest.

Perception=15

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6 d20=14 ; d4=2 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=3 ; 2d4=4 ;
Friday March 2nd, 2012 10:36:11 AM
Without speaking, Alphonse stabs the kneeling barbarian in the back (roll of 14 to hit flat-footed, 2 damage with dagger). Once he slumps over, Alphonse picks his head up by the hair and slits his throat (coup de grace for another 5 damage, he must make a DC 15 fort save or die instantly).

If no one else stops him, Alphonse moves to the other two bleeding barbarians and slits their throats as well. (first for 3 dmg, DC 13 fort or die, second for 4 dmg, DC 14 fort or die). The knife disappears and a few waves of his hands have Alphonse's clothes clean and free of blood, both his own and the barbarians' (prestidigitation).

[ooc: Nearly bleeding to death on the floor of a warehouse made Alphonse realize just how lucky he was to be alive, and caused rethink his naive worldview a bit, specifically with regards to mercy for the merciless. I've shifted his alignment to CN to match this new way of thinking.]

Co-DM Cayzle
Friday March 2nd, 2012 12:55:14 PM
Dear friends,

Although I strongly urge you to fully roleplay your characters and explore the nuances of alignment, I feel compelled to draw your attention to our Wold House Rules on alignment:

"There is no official listing of alignments in the Wold. All characters, however, must be good. Permission must be granted for any non-good alignment situations and logged in the DM's log as an official decision. If at any time a PC becomes non-good without permission, that PC immediately is taken over by the DM and is played by the DM until the alignment reverts to normal (if that occurs)."

So Josh, change that alignment back asap! I have enough to do without running your PC as well as the game! :-)

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Friday March 2nd, 2012 4:38:19 PM
For the record, I didn't really intend to do anything evil, I just figured that the decision to choose self-preservation over mercy wasn't consistent with what DnD/Pathfinder calls "Chaotic Good." I'll switch that back though.

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10)
Friday March 2nd, 2012 6:44:16 PM
I think, given the chance, I would have tried to step in and not let that happen.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Friday March 2nd, 2012 7:19:28 PM
OOC: I'd say re-killing the two that were already down/dead wasn't anything evil and perfectly within Chaotic Good, even a practical move (kill them once, and then do it again to be sure) The one that begged for mercy... well, like the paladin said. Probably would have to go through her to, do it.

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6
Saturday March 3rd, 2012 12:51:08 AM
OOC :: Yes, I imagine you'd have to go through the Paladin to get to the one that begged for mercy. And perhaps the monk.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Saturday March 3rd, 2012 1:15:38 PM
ooc: I suppose you should roll a grapple check or something then, Giada? How did you want to stop me? Though I don't think there's anything you could have done about me stabbing the first one in the back, you could probably have stopped me from slitting his throat, and definitely would have been able to keep me from double-tapping the other two.

Co-DM Cayzle
Saturday March 3rd, 2012 6:58:41 PM

Alphonse staggers to his feet and asks after Lansel, cutting his bonds. That dagger is also good on flesh. He dispatches one of the dying barbarians.

Giada asks him not to kill the other two, and he obliges, not valuing the death of strangers over the goodwill of his friend-in-arms, perhaps.

Yel'kno checks for other (or recurring) enemies, but finds none. He gathers four falchions and a scattering of coins ... about 50 gp worth total. He finds a rope and a few metal nails.

Dilantar does not see the fleeing barbarian guard. He closes the door, but sees no bar. He could use boxes or crates to pile up in front of it.

Jozhur finds some of the crates are filled with roughly tanned furs. Badger, beaver, rabbit, mostly.

Spire is still recovering from his brush with death.

Rogar binds wounds and worries about how they seem to be getting knocked unconscious in fights.

Lansel gasps as soon as his gag is removed. "Thank you, my unknown friends!" he says. "Please, let us take this box on which I was seated and let us be gone before more arrive."

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OOC: Good news, everyone! Your Co-DM is now "Co" in name no longer, but in fact! We have a new Co-DM joining us! Please everyone welcome Co-DM Tanner. I have DMed Tanner for a while, and I am excited to think about how his talent at great description and role play will make this game even more fun. We're working on the next module now, and likely will switch off scenes going forward.

Welcome, Tanner!

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Saturday March 3rd, 2012 7:24:57 PM
Taking the two bodies and, perhaps with Alphonse's help, lashes them to one of the crates so that it almost looks like they're hanging in a limp mockery of standing. He'll use a bit of charcoal if he can find it to write or the point of a knife to etch the word "LEAVE" into the crate above the islanders' heads. "In many ports, if a man is found guilty of piracy they'll hang the body and leave it out near the docks so that any approaching ship can see the fate of pirates that come there. Hopefully these islanders will understand." he says by way of explanation for his actions.

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Welcome aboard, Tanner!

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 d20+4=24 ; d6=5 ; d20+4=9 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday March 3rd, 2012 9:12:17 PM
Jozhur stuffs two rabbit furs and two beaver furs into his backpack. "Worthless, we can't cart all of this out of here."

Jozhur doesn't want any survivors to hear what he is about to say. If one is still semi-conscious, Jozhur will thump him in the back of the head with his sap. (ooc: Not sure which one Alphonse actually stabbed. Forgot to use damage modifiers, 5+2+3(sneak attack)=10 nonlethal damage, just missed the crit, ignore the last d6.)

"Say, I could hide out in or on this building. Maybe I could overhear if they plan anything in retaliation for this. I think their reaction could be rather amusing."

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Hello Tanner!
Don't rough us up too much :)

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6 d20=11 ;
Sunday March 4th, 2012 11:35:56 AM
Alphonse, seeing Giada's hurt expression after he dispatches the first barbarian, decides that perhaps safety should play second fiddle to social politics at the moment, and refrains from ensuring the other two are dead,

"Lansel, I hope you haven't forgotten your old pal Alphonse," he says, patting Lansel on the back, "and what's so important about this crate, eh? If we don't high-tail it out of here I have a feeling there are going to be a lot more of those thugs on the way, perhaps even with some kind of decent leadership this time."

Seeing Yel'kno struggling with the corpse, Alphonse moves over and helps him tie it the crate.

That done, Alphonse moves back to the crate Lansel was sitting on. [b]"Now then, lets see what this fuss was all about."

[strength check of 11 to open the crate with the wedge of metal that just appeared in my hand using create gear]

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(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6
Sunday March 4th, 2012 1:22:33 PM
Struggling to his feet, Spire manages to get up on one knee, breathing heavily. Looking around for a moment, he catches his breath and says, "We... we must make haste. The longer we spend here, the greater the risk of another attack. Which, personally... I don't think I could handle."

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6
Sunday March 4th, 2012 1:22:54 PM
OOC :: I always forget to welcome people in the same post. Hello, Tanner!

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Sunday March 4th, 2012 8:44:01 PM
Moving over to help Spire if he wishes, Dilantar addresses the rest of the group, Well, we should get back to Brother Engev to get some explanations going. Lansel, if you would grab the box you spoke of and stay in the middle of the group, we can get going. Yel'kno would you mind grabbing the items you gathered and staying near Lansel? Everyone else, wounded stay near the middle as well and the rest take up surrounding positions. Let's get out of here While Dilantar doesn't like taking a leadership position, this seems to be the fastest way out.

((Woo! Out of the hospital and moved into a new apartment. Wife is recovering well and we are so freaking tired lol.

and last but not least, Welcome to the new Co-DM Tanner, may you please have mercy on us squishy types :P ))

Co-DM Cayzle
Monday March 5th, 2012 11:11:45 AM

You string up the dead body with a warning, per Yel'kno. You make sure the other two are really out cold. An initial try at opening the box Lansel wants you to take fails. Then discretion starts to take hold, and it is time to leave, as Spire wisely deduces.

Lansel recognizes his professional acquaintance, Alphonse, and is gratified to see him. He may also recognize Rogar. But honestly, he seems a little foggy. "I apologize, friends," he explains, "my memories have been playing me for the fool of late."

Jozhur grabs a couple pelts. He considers hiding to spy on your enemies. Jozhur, do you? Decide now, and post how.

Dilantar hustles the group, with the box, out before it is too late, with or without Jozhur. He leads the group ... where, exactly?

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Monday March 5th, 2012 11:42:02 AM
Rogar glares angrily at Yel'kno and Alphonse. Only the necessity to leave kept him from beating them both senseless. "A captain aboard a vessel is the law aboard that vessel. Nobody here has any authority to decide law and punishment. Those that stood against us in rescuing an innocent man is one thing. There will be no executing of the defenseless or I shall break both your arms. We will not disrespect the dead. That is completely unacceptable. If you disagree I strongly suggest you get lost on the way back. Because if it happens again there will be consequences."

Rogar takes the time to use a fallen barbarians weapon to cut the man down. He drags the body back over by the others. Only then will he depart the warehouse.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+7=23 ;
Monday March 5th, 2012 11:52:27 AM
Dilantar attempts to lead the group back to Brother Engev, hoping that Lansel's memory loss hasn't affected that particular relationship. Keeping an eye out for danger, Dilantar keeps his crossbow at hand and his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings((Perception Check 23 for danger around us))

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6 d20+3=7 ;
Monday March 5th, 2012 1:03:18 PM
Spire stays silent as they make their escape, holding his bow in one shaky hand, and an arrow in the other. He limps along behind Dilantar, keeping an eye out for any danger, or perhaps a cultist come to seek revenge.

((Perception 7 to look for danger.))

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 d20+5=11 ;
Monday March 5th, 2012 1:45:02 PM
"These men are dead and do not care. If their death can serve as a warning to others and prevent further deaths, that is not wrong. Do not preach to me for not sharing your convictions about a corpse, Rogar. " Yel'kno says to dwarf, but makes no move to prevent the monk from removing his warning.

Instead, he'll use a blanket/fur if he can find one big enough to make a makeshift sack to carrying the weapons and assorted goods he's found and throw it over one shoulder on their way out. He walks by Lansel and keeps a look out for any more cutlist as well. (Perception 11)

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Monday March 5th, 2012 4:50:37 PM
"Your ham-fisted morality may serve you well in the monastery Rogar, but by letting the other two live you're putting the lives of everyone here at risk," Alphonse says as they leave, "what about tomorrow? do you think these men, so willing to spill our blood, are going to forget this slight? No, my friend. Chances are they'll find us and slit our throats while we sleep. And personally I'm rather attached to my blood, and have lost quite enough of it for one day."

Alphonse leans in close to Rogar as they walk. His breath smells coppery, like dried blood.

"So if you have a problem with that I suggest you get lost. I'll not have you endangering the lives of my friends again."

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Monday March 5th, 2012 5:42:09 PM
[b]Can we please save this for another time when we're not in in the immediate danger? you guys can argue about this later but for now we need to get out. Jozhur, if you wish to stay behind in monitor their reactions you can then we can meet up with you wanna do to in front of the temple of ward, say mid afternoon as the time

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Monday March 5th, 2012 6:58:05 PM
Rogar looks at Alphonse, giving him a fearless dwarven stare "Your actions have you no better than the men you wish to butcher like animals. People of honor would rescue the friend of a priest they had just met. Lawless murderers butcher helpless men like animals for a pointless show of bravado. You speak of a message. What more will dishonoring the dead accomplish? We have freed Lansel from them. That shows a superior strength. It would be foolish to assume they cannot get answers from the dead. Use these men to send a message. For the chance that this could be ended. Showing mercy and compassion shows that we wanted Lansel, not blood. Oh and what sort of souless monster would ever call you friend? You kill without a second thought. Who could ever trust you knowing that you would kill us just as easy if you thought it was in your best interest?"

ooc: as enjoyable as this argument is, it does make one thing really clear. Rogar cannot be in this group. He can't travel with remoresless killers and I don't think Giada can't either. I've been in groups with these types of characters and they never change.

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6
Monday March 5th, 2012 8:38:41 PM
OOC :: We're good-aligned, there really shouldn't be any remorseless killers.

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10)
Monday March 5th, 2012 8:54:35 PM
ooc: Hey guys, Im really losing interest with this. First of all I watch for weeks as we debated on how we will rescue Lansel. Second, I watch as we argue in character with each other. Sometimes it only takes one weird personality to kill it for me. Unless we regroup and come to terms with the type of party we are running, (a good alignment) Im going to request a different PBEM group. Nothing personal, but some folks get waaaaaay to into their character.

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Monday March 5th, 2012 9:14:36 PM
OOC: aside from the mercy thing, whivh I think we all agree was not good, everything else has been good. the difference we're seeing is chaotic vs lawful.

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Monday March 5th, 2012 9:36:17 PM
[b]"Dilantar is right, we need to move. There will be time for conversation later," says Alphonse, turning away, "Crackerjack, scout ahead for us and make sure the way is clear."

ooc: whoa, I think I may have given everyone the wrong impression here.

First off, I'd just like to say that Alphonse is a fictional character, nothing more. I don't necessarily think the way he does. I thought this whole thing just added a bit of interesting party tension, I didn't have any idea it would be grounds for splitting the party.

Secondly: remorseless killer? These people tried twice(and almost succeeded) to kill us, once completely without provocation. A place like Bonetown, made up of pirates and refugees isn't the kind of place where you can afford mercy if someone wants you dead. As far as remorse goes, just because Alphonse isn't acting remorseful doesn't mean he necessarily has no qualms about killing an unarmed man. For all anyone knows his flippant attitude could just be a front to protect an already fragile psyche.

Regarding Rogar and Giada not traveling with us, I'd like to point out that they were the first two to break with the plan and rush into the building, charging a group of drunk, unprepared guards. On top of that, Alphonse and Yel'kno were acting in what they believed to be the best interest of the party. There is no reason why a paladin and a monk couldn't be a part of this group.

I'm not trying to spend a bunch of time philosophizing in-character, but I would like to play the character well. His actions were good, inasmuch as you can quantify a subjective moral quality like goodness. I like all of you guys, so don't take any of this the wrong way, I just think this got a bit out of hand.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 d20+6=23 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 12:30:48 AM
"Alphonse, please have your bird make sure no one is watching us while he is out. If it's clear I'll hide out on the roof. I'll meet up with you at the temple, if someone can show me the location on a map. If I don't show up by morning assume I ran into some trouble."

If the roof of the warehouse is thin enough to hear through relatively easily and there are no taller buildings or terrain nearby, Jozhur will climb onto the roof through the trap door and close it behind himself (climb check=23). He will then wait quietly on the roof, roughly over square M7 (stealth check=24). If the rooftop is visible from nearby, he will travel to the temple with the rest of the group.

Series of perception checks above if needed (11,10,6,5,8).

ooc: In my opinion, nobody has done anything evil, at the worst some actions have fallen in the grey area between chaotic good and unaligned. Disagreement between characters can make for an interesting party, that's what has always made it fun for my group when we had a paladin among us. Having a paladin in a group of all chaotic good with one chaotic evil was really interesting. Play it up a bit and let it add flavor to the campaign, as long as there is some common goal for the group, it can still make sense for them to travel together.

(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6/ 11 Rogar Stonefist
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 9:40:20 AM
OOC: Rogar is lawful good. There was nothing lawful or good about killing injured men and stringing up a body to show vigilante justice. It doesnt matter how others see their actions. It only matters how Rogar interprets them. I've delt with the conflict of good vs not so good and it's not something I want to get into again. its constant arguing and inter party conflict and I really dont want to deal with it.

Giada Melinda (AC 17 Hps 10)
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 6:09:29 PM
OCC: Guys, nothing personal, but I think Im going to bow out. I thought this might be fun to try, but I've given it a few months and (other than the combat rounds) it really hasnt kept my interest. I think the party is too big with 8 players and there is too much debate and not enough movement in the story. So Im going to stop posting and let the DMs take me out. Good luck guys and thanks for letting me join in.

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6 d8=8 ;
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 10:47:50 PM
OOC :: Alright, we should get moving along with the storyline. Melinda, I'm very sorry to hear that you're leaving, and I wish you the best. I'm sorry that the game didn't move quickly enough for you, but that's just how things work sometimes. Hopefully I'll see you around the site.

Walter, do you want to stay, or leave? We've really hit the inherint flaw with Lawful Good here; they really only get along with characters within one alignment step of them (NG, LN). Unfortunately, as many of the group is Chaotic Good, we're going to encounter this problem a lot. Personally, I see a few solutions. The first one is what you've already presented. If you feel it would be in your and your character's best interest to leave, then I'll say the same to you that I said to Melinda. However, if you would like to stay, either the Chaotic members of the party must be less Chaotic, or you must be less Lawful. Honestly, I think it would be interesting if we compromised and did both. The Chaotic characters could be a little less remorseless, and the Lawful characters could bend a little more.

I'm reminded of the time Spire took Engev's scrolls from his apartment. There was a squabble between my character and a few others, but it was solved rather quickly and efficiently. There is going to be inner party conflict no matter what, unless we're all the same alignment. I think it makes for a more interesting game. However, if you disagree, you are free to leave, or perhaps roll another character. Either way, I believe a decision should be made quickly, as I, and I imagine most of you, would like to continue with the storyline.

Co-DM Cayzle
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:41:24 PM
Before today's DM Post, I'd like to make an Out-Of-Character Comment Designed To Preserve Party Amity and Comity

It is natural for a new level group of adventurers to need to hash out basics, like party loot sharing and how to work as a team and what to do with prisoners. I appreciate the thought that has gone into the roleplay on this issue. And I especially appreciate the efforts made to keep the group together and accommodate different playing styles.

DMs in the Wold do have a fair amount of leeway to determine their own style of play. Therefore, in the hope of resolving this situation, let me offer some guidance as to how I adjudicate some of these sticky situations.

1) It is not evil to kill an enemy in combat. It is also not evil to leave an enemy for dead.

2) It is not evil to kill some absolutely evil creatures who are beyond redemption, such as undead and demons.

3) It is usually evil and always suspect to kill enemies who are helpless or unconscious or who have asked for quarter.

4) If you defeat an enemy but do not kill them, it is expected and fair to take their goods. This serves as a fair punishment and is just. It also decreases the enemy's capacity for future evil and enhances your ability to do future good.

5) If you defeat an enemy but do not kill them, they will often see the error of their ways or have a change of heart. Even if they do not have a change of heart, they will wisely see that if they could not defeat the heroes with all their gear, they will never be able to do so without. Therefore, defeated enemies cease to present a moral dilemma for layers under my DMship. They either reform themselves or are cowed into better behavior.

5a) There may be very rare exceptions for recurring enemies and archvillains who may seek revenge even if they plead for mercy. Such cases are atrociously evil and present a very rare situation for epic storytelling.

6) Per the Woldian House Rules for Campaign Traits, Woldian heroes are encouraged to be Brave, Charitable, Clean, Good, Heroic, Noble, and Trustworthy. With these qualities in mind, as DM, I will not penalize a character who is merciful.

I hope the guidelines above will serve to illustrate the kinds of stories I like to tell when I DM, and I hope that this defangs arguments that killing captives is required or necessary. It is not.

To speak to the concern that the game has been too slow ... well, that's the DM's fault. I have perhaps let the game lag, and I hope to be responsive to feedback. I hope no one will quit over either ethical or gameplay concerns. Please feel free to e-mail me with comments, and I will do my best to make the game more fun.

ALSO I strongly discourage OOC talk of leaving the group. Specifically inviting others to leave is not cool. Keep in mind that you should have the goal of making your characters into a group of friends. Sure, play your characters. Even get into arguments. But no one is to suggest that another player or character should leave.

Co-DM Cayzle
Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:58:42 PM
The group leaves the dead and dying behind, taking with them a box, as indicated by Lansel, and a bag of weapons, coins, and furs.

Rogar, showing mercy towards the defeated enemy, ensures that the dead are not desecrated.

Yel'kno gathers loot.

Alphonse considers the chance that the defeated enemy will come back to try a new attack on the group, but on reflection he doubts that even these barbarians would be so heedless of their own self-interest as to come back for more after two defeats, or so evil that some twisted desire for revenge would push them into an insane attack.

Jozhur creeps to the roof to watch what will happen after the group departs.

Dilantar and Giada lead the group back to Brother Engev's chapel.

Spire keeps alert on the way back.

Jozhur in hiding, notes that several people enter the warehouse. There is shouting. One runs off. Later, a few more arrive. One masked man, he notes, is dressed more finely, and it gets quiet when he enters. The sun sets, and Jozhur decides it is time to go. He follows his instructions and finds his way to the chapel.

At the chapel, the Brothers Lansel and Engev are clearly glad to see each other, although the only sign the reserved priests give is a smile and a handshake. Lansel sits down, and offers some cures. He says, "You must have some questions." Engev answers, "We should not impose on your privacy." Lansel replies, "No, enough harm has been done through reticence already."

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 1/6
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 9:06:20 AM
"For starters, how about explaining your tale?," asks Alphonse, "How did you end up in that warehouse, and who were those thugs?"

When he has a moment, Alphonse will pull Rogar aside.

"Rogar, I'd like to apologize for my actions earlier. My blood was still boiling from the heat of combat, and truth be told, I've never killed anyone before today. I did what I thought was necessary, but upon reflection I've realized that this is not the way of an honorable man. I hope that you will forgive my actions and stay with us. Though I may not share all your views, you have been a good friend thusfar, and I'd be sorry to see you break company on my account."

ooc: Sorry everybody, I wasn't aware that The Wold was based more on epic/heroic values than realistic ones. I'll keep this in mind in the future, and I apologize for causing a ruckus. Walter, if you want to leave, that's cool, but if it's because of anything I've done I'd like to make amends, and I'd love for you to stay. Melinda, I'm sorry to see you go too, but if you must, then I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors.

(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8()
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 9:51:01 AM
Dilantar, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, bursts out, What's in the box?!...Ahem, sorry I am called Dilantar, may i ask what is in the box? Dilantar tries to wait patiently for an answer.

((OOC: all the drama of the past day or two aside(I do find it amusing that the Drow wasnt the instigator :P ) we really should think about when we are selling loot and such. Also, when we can start looking for a semi-permanent residence. just my two coppers, and Dilantar would definately be interested in a store run at some point, I wonder if there is a Wal-Mart equivalent in the Wold? perhaps the Wold-Market?))

Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 11:27:55 AM
Yel'kno will drop the makeshift sack of loot in a corner by any other loot they've gathered and then turn to listen to Lansel explain his situation and what's in the box.

((We should sell the loot soon. I think we're going to sell everything that hasn't been claimed? For the Amulet: I don't think we can sell those as I believe they're Fate items, so someone should grab any unclaimed ones. Alphonse's mercenary friend had a place in mind for us to sell the stuff. Does someone have an inventory of what we have to sell?

For a place to call home: Given the nature of Bonetown we can probably just squat a piece of land and build on it. I'd put some points in Carpentry to facilitate this when we level))

Co-DM Cayzle
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 12:30:13 PM
OOC: You can buy and sell anything here in Bonetown, of course, usually no questions asked. Your exchange rate may or may not be very good, depending on local economic variables and your skill at haggling. There is (I believe) an entrance to the Catacombs Magic Shop in the nearby settlement of Rum, and a trip there every once in a while is entirely reasonable.

I have a VERY rough DM map of Bonetown, and I need to derive a PC version for you guys to use. It is on my to-do list.

Co-DM Cayzle
Wednesday March 7th, 2012 11:03:58 PM
Hoping for more posts ... I'll post early in the morning.

(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9
Thursday March 8th, 2012 1:38:14 AM
"I assume you fellows didn't run into any more trouble either. I couldn't really hear any details, but they did not sound happy. Someone that may be their leader showed up, he was finely dressed and wearing a mask. Anyone know anything about him?"

"Also, a little healing would be nice, if someone can spare it. Looks like I'm not the only one. They really did a number on us." He looks at Lansel, "Why were they holding you? What's in the box?"

OOC: Cayzle, thanks for the clarification on the rules of engagement. That should clear everything up.

(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP -2/6 d20+9=19 ;
Thursday March 8th, 2012 3:01:45 AM
Spire takes any and all healing offered by Engev, and thanks him profusely. "Yes, I too am curious as to what is in this box. And why these men are so interested in you, Lansel." He walks up to him, eyeing him closely. Spire's eyes suddenly glow a soft blue light as he looks over Lansel.

OOC :: How much healing does Spire get from Engev? And I cast Detect Magic as Spire looks him over to look for any magical effects on him. Kn: Arcana 19

(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6
Thursday March 8th, 2012 8:37:27 AM
Alphonse takes whatever healing Engev gives him, then goes around to each member of the group, wiggling his fingers and cleaning them off [prestidigitation].

ooc: I assumed a full heal, if not let me know.

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