DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Friday February 21st, 2014 8:37:36 AM
The group pushes forward through the storm, arriving at the base of the hill that the church sits. Water flows freely down the hill, as it is a steep incline. At the top of the hill sits the church, Sam with the help of Zeoll can tell it is a temple for Alemi.
Terser pauses for a moment, and bangs loudly on one of the doors. For a second, nothing happens, but as he bangs the second time the door creeks open a little.
An older woman, dressed in a basic robe with a bandana wrapped around her head to hold her hair from her eyes, looks out the crack. Her gray hair, and fat cheeks give her a warmth of gentle older woman.
" Oh, by the heavens, why are you out in this mess. You will catch the death of a cold if you muck around in this. Who evers idea it was should get a good scolding, didn't your parents teach you to not to play in storms."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Friday February 21st, 2014 9:43:20 AM
He's a bit surprised to find someone home with the state of the rest of the town, and even more surprised that this old woman would answer the door to a stranger. This town must normally be safe if she would open up like this.
Good morning, ma'am. Believe you me, I wouldn't be out and about without good reason. The beard gets tangled something awful in conditions like this. Do you mind if we ask a couple of questions? Something got everyone in the inn up in the middle of the night, and we couldn't find any of the employees, or anyone else in town until you so politely answered my knock. Do you know where they would go? Or where we can find someone of authority in town?
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+11=17 ; Friday February 21st, 2014 12:13:35 PM
Sam follows Terser's lead as they are invited in by the old woman. As he feels his questions are adequate, Sam remains silent and does the best he can to tell if her answers are truthful or not.
Sense motive=17
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=21 ; Saturday February 22nd, 2014 1:05:09 PM
(perception 21)
Magana slips into the church ahead of Spire in order to check for ambush or other dangers.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Saturday February 22nd, 2014 4:41:51 PM
Kane' is content to let Terser ask the questions, as long as Captain Coer is also content. The half-elf glances at the large minotaur through the storm, and then back at the old woman. A cloud passes over his features as the woman asks if his parents had taught him to come in out of the rain. It makes the half-elf even less likely to open his mouth than usual.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Saturday February 22nd, 2014 9:34:01 PM
Spire keeps his mouth shut, shivering from the cold. He stays behind Magana, one hand on his holy symbol at all times.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+14=19 ; d20+24=27 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2014 7:29:19 PM
The Wolf sniffs the door and looks up at the old lady... Aex tries to make sure there are no foul stenches. Although the Taurs in this company should look a lot more menacing Aex-Wolf considers she doesn't look too friendly either... (perception 19, Scent 27)
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+12=22 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2014 8:02:45 PM "Thankyou" say Coer, bowing slightly. He pushes past Terser who has begun to ask questions in the wild weather, and enters the Temple, scanning for danger.
~~~ ooc: perception 22
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+9=26 ; Sunday February 23rd, 2014 8:53:53 PM
Jozhur steps into the temple and takes a look around.
---------- Perception: 26
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+12=25 ; d20+8=13 ; Monday February 24th, 2014 5:08:09 AM
Zeoll bows and says to the woman, "Grreetings, good lady. I am Zeoll, a humble adventurrerr. We arre looking forr help and inforrmation, and the House of Alemi seems to us to be a fairr place to ask ourr questions. Thank you forr yourr offerr of shelterr frrom the storrm."
Zeoll introduces everyone. He goes on to ask, diplomatically, about where everyone went, about the voice calling people into the sea, and about the strange weather.
Diplomacy 25
The old liontaur tries to get a feel for this lady's motives and intentions.
Sense Motive 13
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Monday February 24th, 2014 5:53:19 AM
OOC: Sorry for the misconception, but this woman is at one of the private homes Terser knocked on the door of. The Temple is at the top of the hill.
"Oh I am afraid you misunderstood me" the old lady says to the group. She puts her arm up to the wall, while keeping the door partially closed in front of you. " I didn't mean for you to come into my home, just that you should find a place to ride out the storm.
She looks over her shoulder, back into her house for a second before continuing, " I don't know what happened last night, but I was awaken when Joseph, that's my husband, was up and walking for the door. I figured he was getting up for his job as the docks, but then I noticed he still had his gown and cap on. He walked out into this deviled rain and it took me having to strike my husband for the first time in our many winters together. He awoke, but had no clue where he was or why he was out in his storm."
Taking another look back into her house over her shoulder, she adds " I really need to go. My breakfast is cooking, and I am still worried about my husband. The alderman should be at his home, and mother Rillan is surely at her home near the church. The townsfolk, are huddled in their homes like I was. We're used to these storms, and we just ride them out in a nice warm place, with some fish stew. I suggest you talk to the Alderman, or head back to the inn or your ship and ride this out. Should let up in a few hours and have no effect on the trade fair."
Sam and Zeoll get the idea she is telling the truth, and Jozhur and Coerator don't notice anything unusuall. Aexana smells a stong smell of some fish stew, but she also notes the smells of some baked goods eminating from the house.
The rain pours buckets on the Wold, as the wind whips up mist and sand and blows it around.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Monday February 24th, 2014 12:25:51 PM
It's strange to say, but Terser is almost glad that the natives of the town seemed to be affected as well. Though it still doesn't explain the mystery of the missing innkeeper and his staff.
Thank you for your help, goodwife. We'll leave you to your breakfast. And you did the right thing, smacking your husband. If he or anyone else seems to be entranced, I encourage you to do it again, and let your neighbors know to do the same.
Satisfied if Sam is, Terser will leave the woman in peace and head up to the church with the others.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Monday February 24th, 2014 2:24:04 PM
Sam shrugs and sets his eyes on the church. Perhaps it's keeper knows something of this happening.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Monday February 24th, 2014 4:17:36 PM "sorry about the mud" mumbles Coer as he exits the house and pushes into the wind. He strides off towards the Temple pulling his hood close to keep the rain from his eyes
Zeoll bows, thanks the nice lady for her advice, and apologizes for the confusion.
He walks on with his pals to the temple.
"If the temple is a bust," he muses, wiping rain out of his eyes and wringing out his tail-tuft, "then we can always trry the alderrman.
Like Terser, Zeoll is glad that the entire town is not disappeared. But he wonders what happened to the tavern staff.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Monday February 24th, 2014 6:00:25 PM
Aex-Wolf licks her wolf tongue over her teeth as she catches the lovely baked smells coming from the house but she would pass that blasted fish stew!
As the woman closes the door Aex looks up to her friends and trots into the direction of the church... ears again flat on her wolf's head.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Monday February 24th, 2014 8:31:26 PM
Kane' is reassured that it is not a town of monsters all seeking the destruction of the visiting crews. Which means to the BloodWitch's mind that... "The cause of the enchantment must bea visitor to the town itself, either following the ships or brought on one of them. It makes it more of our job to help the town of Gullport."
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Tuesday February 25th, 2014 12:21:54 AM "So it did effect the locals, interesting."
Jozhur follows the others toward the temple, expecting to find it occupied.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Tuesday February 25th, 2014 12:53:25 AM
Magana forgoes the niceties at the temple and tries to open the door, knocking only if it is resists her advances.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Tuesday February 25th, 2014 7:46:12 AM
Atop a high, rocky hill on the northwest side of town stands what is obviously a church. Constructed of heavy wood, it appears to have once been coated in a bright whitewash that has since largely peeled away. The great holy symbol atop the short steeple seems almost to be bleeding as it sheds the rain.
The path leading up the hill is steep, and has water cascading down from the torrential downpour. It is slippery to even look at, and looks like it will take a bit to climb the road.
OOC: Need a climb check(DC 10, with a -2 due to the water and wind). Also need the order your attempting to climb the path.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+6=8 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 11:02:16 AM taking 10 for a 16 if able, if not - will have to retry
Long practice and formidable strength make even this slope only a minor ordeal. Terser forges his way up to the top and lets down a rope behind him to aid the others, pulling up those who are not able to make it on their own.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+8=25 ; d20+8=15 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 12:09:43 PM
Magana climbs (check 19) behind Spire, aiding (check 9), nay, practically carrying the spindly mage up the slope.
(ooc: the roll was supposed to be a total of +2, not +8... had a senior moment!!)
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+2=15 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 12:25:04 PM
Spire lets out a light sigh, attempting to climb the slope behind Magana with surprising success. (Climb: 11, should be -2 not +2. I also had a senior moment.)
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+1=16 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 1:32:58 PM
Sam hides in the middle of the group. Surprisingly, his climbing skills are in rare form. (Climb=16)
If able to, he uses his inspire competence +2 on any faltering climbers.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20-2=9 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 5:18:06 PM
Zeoll's old muscles are tetchy, so he says a prayer to Queen Maab for a bit of a boost (Guidance Cantrip). He is an untrained d20+1 guidance -2 weather -1 str maybe +2 bard help ... he rolls a 9 without the bardic help ... falling without the inspiration, or barely making it with!
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+7=9 ; d20+7=16 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 6:12:48 PM
Dispite the fact that Aex now has 4 paws and increased strength thanks to her larger shape she fails to get up the hill... her paws get stuck in the mud and before she knows she dives with her wolf nose into the dirt as well... a quick retry hopefully keeps her from rolling down the hill maki"g someone else fall as well...
"YELP...
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday February 25th, 2014 8:40:02 PM
Ooc-Quick reminder: Feel free to use my bardic ability "inspire competence +2" if you feel the roll is shakey and important. Don't ask. Just use my ability.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+3=13 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 10:19:08 PM
Kane' remembers Sam speaking of being a bard, and shouts out against the storm. "Climbing is not a strong suit for many of us, Sam. Perhaps your song can embolden us onwards?" He waits for Sam to start singing and feels the magical vigor which helps him get up the slippery slope if only barely.
"Come on, Lionfish Heroes, help those who are having trouble, and keep trying!"
...............
Climb; 11 (including -2 penalty)
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; Tuesday February 25th, 2014 10:34:20 PM
Jozhur stays to the rear, ready to lend a hand to those who have trouble climbing the slick hill. When Aex starts to slip, he grabs the wolf by the scruff on her neck.
--------- Climb: 17 Climb (aid another): 20
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+6=26 ; d20+6=14 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 7:47:39 AM
Coer's hooves sink through the mud and find purchase on the rock below as he powers up the hill at the rear of the pack.
he extends his hand to any who slip and will drag them uphill if necessary.
~~~ climb; nat 20 (26) aid another climb; 14
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Wednesday February 26th, 2014 8:10:03 AM
Through hard work, assistance from others, and a little song to help the group up, everyone manages to climb the wet hill. Standing at the top, catching your breath, the temple of Alemi stands before you. To the right of the temple, and slightly behind you can see a bit of the cemetery. To the left of the building is a smaller, residential type building. Though the door is shut, and the shutters pulled, you can see light through the cracks of the smaller building.
Boom. A thunderous bang echoes as a bolt of lightning crashes 30 yards away, tearing chunks of the earth and making you think how much it could do to a person(or shapeshifted dog.)
While the destroyed earth has your attention, the door to the private dwelling swings open. A tall women, so thin she looks starving stands in the doorway. A frown glued to her face.
" Can I help the lot of you crazy ones? You did notice we are having weather that makes for no playing around?"
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+11=12 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 1:48:17 PM
As the drenched bard meets the woman, he does his best to return her unhappy greeting with warmth that is not easily mustered in the current situation.
"We have ventured away from the warmth and protection of the inn out of concern for our fellow man. The innkeeper and other individuals have walked out of the inn for no explainable reason. Would you have any idea where they have gone or what reason they might have done so?"
(Sense motive=12...nat 1...)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20=18 ; d20=17 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 2:46:37 PM We appreciate your concern, ma'am. Would you be Mother Rillan? We were hoping that you could explain what may be going on around here. Wouldn't feel right to just sit idle and not do somethin to help.
sense motive 18, diplomacy 17
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+14=26 ; d20+24=31 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 5:55:22 PM
Looking up thankfully to Jozhur, Aex-Wolf manages to get up on the hill. As she hears the woman asking if they enjoy playing outside in this tempest the wolf twists her head...
Only Zeoll understands the howling 'n growling : "Playing?!... Woman we've been out here looking to understand what unfolds here!! We've been trying to find the lot of ya! "
Waiting to be invited inside - at least she hopes the lady will invite the wolf in - Aex observes he house, church and cemetary...
Perception: 26 Survival scent: 31
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d3=2 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=26 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 6:07:13 PM
Kane' keeps his thoughts to himself, the others are doing fine and need no input from the BloodWitch. As the others speak, he does take the opportunity to scan the area for anything out of the ordinary after the close thunderstrike.
He also thinks over things he has learned to see if he knows of any constructs, dragons, magical beasts, outsiders, or undead that could have created the enchanting of the whole town.
.............
Perception: 26 Know: Arcana: 17 In general, the DC of such a check equals 10 + the monster's CRto identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities. Know: Planes: 17 Know: Religion: 26
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+8=25 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 6:30:22 PM
Magana glances nervously at the sky, as if somehow she'll be able to anticipate the next lightning strike and dodge it.
(Reflex save 25 to dodge lightning) (ooc: who just snickered at me?! :)
She tries to get Spire to move closer to the old woman's house to get him some protection from the elements.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Wednesday February 26th, 2014 6:50:33 PM
Spire gladly moves closer to the church. "And could we discuss these things inside, perhaps?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+9=27 ; d20+6=24 ; Wednesday February 26th, 2014 10:18:17 PM
Jozhur would scratch behind Aex's ears, but she's soaking wet.
Jozhur pulls his hood down further over his face and silently observes the conversation, studying the lady, and any bit of the room he can see inside behind her, closely.
------------ Perception: 27 Sense motive: 24
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day d20+5=22 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 6:42:51 AM
"A little surprised to see anyone brave the storm after that horrible screeching last night!" Mother Rillan states to the group. "Did you hear that terrible noise? it was such a terrible, wicked thing, the likes of which I've never heard before! Some of the townsfolk came to check on me in the middle of the night after the sound. They said some members of their families awoke and were sleep walking. Scary thing it is, but by Alemi we got through it. "
"She crinkles her nose, when asked about the innkeeper. " I don't know where they could have gotten off to. Perhaps they went to check on a friend or something, and figured it was better to stay there then brave the storm back to the inn. "
"As for me, I have much to get ready for the Trade Fair, and I have little time to do it. I appreciate the fact you came up here to check on an old woman you don't even know, and it shows the kindness in your hearts, but I really am busy. I'd like to discuss some things outside Gullport, but now is not the time. After the fair, you are more then welcome to come back and we can have some tea and I will listen to your stories but for now I advise headed back to the inn or your ships and just brave the storm. It looks like it might let up soon and I have so much to do before the fair. "
Something doesn't add up to Jozhur when the Priestess speaks. Nothing comes to Kane, other then it looks like a natural storm. Aexana, Kane, and Jozhur notice the cemetery in the distance, looks overrun with weeds, and ivy as if it hasn't been used in a while.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday February 27th, 2014 10:43:01 AM
At the moment, Sam finds himself satisfied with the old woman's answers. He shrugs and awaits the group's decision.
Ooc-Will post more and might act, depending on other players reactions.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Thursday February 27th, 2014 12:13:54 PM
Once out of earshot of the old woman, Spire will bring up to the group, "That is two people who have denied letting us inside their homes. I still am not convinced the people here are not connected to this. Especially Mother Rillan. Telling us to wait out the storm on our ships after last night is almost the same as telling us to go drown ourselves."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday February 27th, 2014 12:17:28 PM What reason would they have to let a bunch of heavily armed and bedraggled people into their private residences? It was nice enough of them to even open the door and talk with us. Unless we find a way to track down the innkeeper, I'm pretty well stumped. Maybe we should wait until night again and see if any of the entranced go anywhere else - following close by to make sure they don't hurt themselves of course.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+14=19 ; d20+6=13 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 12:24:36 PM
Jozhur questions the priestess some more, "We're a little creeped out, can't really rest right now. Do you know what that noise was? Has that ever happened before?"
He also tries to let the others, or at least Sam, know that something is off about the priestess. He gets his message out, but he's not too subtle about it, "This place gives me the willies."
----------- Sense motive: 13 Bluff to pass secret message: 19
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+2=8 ; d20+11=22 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 4:03:43 PM
(sense motive 8)
Magana is oblivious to Jozhur's apparently too subtle hint.
(perception 22)
Having scooted closer to the house with Spire to escape the elements, Magana draws a deep breath to catch her scent, and takes advantage of this perspective to get a closer look at the woman.
Zeoll is not yet ready for the party to force their way into anyone's house. He suggests that they go visit the alderman and get an actual accounting there. And make sure they enter the building and check it out.
He's thinking that if he had his Charm Person spell, things would be a lot easier.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+11=31 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 5:35:26 PM
After Jozhur weakly passes his message, Sam does his best to read his new companion. He looks at the rogue's face. The bard sees the direction that his eyes dart, his slight shifts in body position, and how his voice subtlety changes as he attempts to convey the warning. (Sense motive=31...nat 20! Welcome to my haunted dice.)
After figuring out that something is wrong with Jozhur and all finish their questions, Sam decides to use a little more "effort" to harmlessly "extract" the information. He stares into her eyes as he speaks. His voice takes on a nearly hypnotic tone that makes even the strongest of the party's minds buzz a bit.
(Cast "suggestion" DC=20 and state the following)
"Tell us everything you know regarding the strange sound and the disappearing villagers. Your information will benefit all who live here and might save many lives."
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Thursday February 27th, 2014 5:36:44 PM We are wet and muddy. I wouldn't let us in. Shall we visit the alderman? At the least he should have info about the trade fair and what will be happening around the town.
Coer looks out over the muddy port with his hands on his hips.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Thursday February 27th, 2014 6:53:50 PM
After climbing the hill, being soaked, chilled to the bone Aex had hoped to be invited into the warm house... she almost could see her laying curled up in front of a fireplace...
The Wolf is oblivious to Jozhur's secret message and just waits...
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20+9=19 ; Thursday February 27th, 2014 9:03:55 PM
Kane' is more interested in the cemetery than an old woman who won't let muddy well-armed strangers into her home. Now why would a thriving port have no need for an active cemetery?
The BloodWitch wanders off that way while the others are speaking with the woman. Maybe it is only the part he can see? Maybe... well enough with speculation, he will find out soon enough. "Is this the old cemetary? Perhaps there is a newer one?", Kane' calls over his shoulder as he moves towards the unkept plot.
.........................
Perception: 19
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Friday February 28th, 2014 6:18:40 AM
Zeoll looks at Sam with friendly envy and whispers to him, "I am looking forwarrd to doing that too some day!"
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Friday February 28th, 2014 1:28:17 PM
Sam reserves his smile at Zeoll for if the spell works.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Friday February 28th, 2014 1:44:27 PM
Terser recognizes the stance that Sam has taken and waits patiently for the woman to speak. The others must suspect that she was holding something back...
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day d20+8=13 ; Friday February 28th, 2014 3:33:05 PM
OOC: Trying to get confirmation on something, so please bear withe me. I'll try to get something up tonight if I get a response. Thank you for having a second awesome week of posting for me. Greatly appreciated.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Friday February 28th, 2014 9:14:36 PM
ooc: Friends, I am on a trip for 2 weeks that doesn't involve the internet. I'll be back around St. Patrick's Day. Take care of Kane' for me!
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+24=40 ; Sunday March 2nd, 2014 6:45:50 PM
(What's that blasted eeset button doing there?!? Just wasted my post...)
The Aex-Wolf slowly feels her paws sink deeper and deeper in the mud. She's allready soaked by the rain so that can't get any worse... Standing close to the door she once again tries to catch a scent of the inn-keeper. If that doesn't end up positive there's probably only a rturn trip ahead of her...
"A warm bath and cosy bed is all I need now friend... nobody in this town seems to be worried so let's wait till the weather improoves...", she growls to Zeoll who is the only one to understand her.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Sunday March 2nd, 2014 8:22:20 PM
Mother Rillan stares for a few seconds, blankly at the group. Her mouth opens to speak...
BOOM! Another bolt of lightning destroys the ground in the distance, as the cold rain pelts down on the group.
She shakes her head, but continues forward.
"Some of the villagers came to my house in the middle of the night to tell me their family members awoke to that damn sound, and headed to the water to die. Some of them were able to awake their loved ones, and the others..." she trails off.
"Well, we will have to prepare for some funerals after the trade fair. As for that noise, I have no godly idea of what it was. I just know it wasn't natural, and some people died for it."
"We will open the church up a little later, to let some of the villagers gather and pay some respects for their loved ones. You should go relax, and get out of this rain until then. It would be good for the villagers see that your concerned about them, and not just here for the fair."
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Sunday March 2nd, 2014 8:52:10 PM "Now that you mention it, it might be worth waiting out the storm. Shall we return to the inn?"
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+2=19 ; Sunday March 2nd, 2014 9:00:36 PM
(sense motive 19)
If Magana thinks the old woman is hiding something, she will push her way into the house, otherwise she prepares to move on.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Sunday March 2nd, 2014 10:17:43 PM
Sam observes the woman with extreme sceptisism. He wonders if his spell worked and much more importantly...
"Why, if you knew we were seriously looking to help the townspeople, would you give us some cheery, naive greeting if you knew the horrors that occurred tonight? What are you hiding? Did you have something to do with this or are you protecting someone else?"
The gnome clenches his tiny fists in anger. As an member of the once mighty (and existant) Grim Guard, the bard has little patience for individuals who would interfere with good and just pursuits. It is clear, especially to Terser, that Sam is on the verge of acting on his anger.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+11=29 ; Sunday March 2nd, 2014 10:18:48 PM
Sense motive=29 BTW!
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Monday March 3rd, 2014 2:26:39 AM
Spire puts a hand on his holy symbol, looking around at his allies. He had not been prepared for someone being so forward.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Monday March 3rd, 2014 7:38:36 AM
Ooc: Sam knows his spell didn't work.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+12=13 ; Monday March 3rd, 2014 11:03:41 AM
Zeoll fears to alienate the old lady. He tries to smooth things over. "We all just want the same thing," he says, "to help those who need help. To stop the dying. Please, lady, in Alemi's name, can we please just step inside and talk this overr out of the elements?"
Diplomacy 13
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+9=10 ; Monday March 3rd, 2014 11:31:43 AM
Terser recognizes the telltale signs in his friend, but knows that any method he may use would not be damaging, and it may be of the utmost importance to obtain information, especially if she is concealing something. He lends an intimidating presence to back up his friend, hoping to draw more out of her without using any real force.
Aid Another for Sam's intimidate - 10 for +2
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+2=16 ; Monday March 3rd, 2014 6:23:05 PM
[I]"Doesn't hurt to beg to get in right... we're drowni"g out here... and hey... who could ever resist a oh well ... wolf..."[/b]
Aex sits down, raises a front paw and softly yelps begging to be allowed in...
(Bluff 16)
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Monday March 3rd, 2014 7:33:14 PM
Magana's patience with the wind and rain begins to wear thin and she evaluates the old woman. How tough could the old priestess be? A surprise attack should prevent her from calling her deity for help. Not a very honorable thing to do though. She carefully weighs the cost of a such an act against the pleasure of a warm fire. A toasty, glowing warmth that sinks into her fur..... ahhhhh..... a little mulled wine to go with it..... mmmmm..... She indulges in a small fantasy wherein she is roasting the old bitty on a spit over that same fire.... ooooh..... she starts salivate just a little.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Monday March 3rd, 2014 10:18:04 PM
The woman is shocked when Magana presses by her into her own home. But the look she casts at Sam shows her true feelings.
"You dare accuse me, a priestess of Alemi of some misdeed. As if I would harm the people of this town. I am the spiritual leader of the people of Gullport, and each and everyone of them is loved by me. When you came knocking on my door, I didn't know what you were doing. You mentioned you were looking for the villagers, and that is when I informed you of the peril some of them encountered. When you knocked I figured you were going to tell me you befell the noise, and lost a friend. I do notice you didn't mention losing any of your friends. Seems a little odd."
As Magana passes her, she enters a single room. In the middle of the wall is a giant fireplace, with a redish stew cooking in a pot. Sitting on the mantle of the fireplace, is a fat, gray cat lazily sleeping. A padded chair sits in the corner, with a stepstool in front of it. A book titled "The fat lady and the Ship" dog-eared, and sitting on the seat of the chair. On the opposite wall of the entrance is another door, that Magana can assume leads to sleeping quarters.
" Were you never taught manners" the woman yells to Magana, " perhaps you were raised just to barge into peoples homes. Perhaps I'll join the lot of you and we can head to the Alderman's house and tell him how you entered my home without permission."
When Zeoll tries to be dipliomatic, the priestess turns back to him, with a disdainful look. " Zip it, your as much a part of this as them."
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 4th, 2014 12:46:28 AM
Sam sharply retorts, "Evil can take any form. Corruption exists in all corners of the Wold. Terser and I have seen just about everything this land has to offer. Let me assure you of this: We don't lay down for anyone when innocents are in peril. Mark my words priestess; the guilty party WILL be found and dealt with."
"My spell failed for one of two reasons. She either resisted it or giving us the information would put her in harm's way. But which is true?..."
With that, the gnome turns his attention to his brother. He awaits his and others' decisions. The gnome sees the priestess as a possible suspect, but lacks the proof to finally accuse her of the deed.
Ooc to DM: Does Sam's high sense motive roll provide any further info?
DM: you just get an odd feeling that things dont feel right.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+9=24 ; d20+14=31 ; Tuesday March 4th, 2014 12:49:20 AM
Jozhur was starting to let his guard down and is a little taken aback when Magana just barges into the woman's home. Is the Taur losing it? Charging an unseen enemy on the docks, and now this?
He gets closer to the priestess and keeps his hands up and moving as he speaks, trying to hold her attention off Magana. He does his best to act distraught, which doesn't take much acting after last night.
"Please excuse our friend. Last night's events have taken their toll on us. I don't think any of us got much sleep. And she was never quite right in the head anyways...I'm sure she means nothing by it."
"We couldn't possibly rest after what happened. A lot of people drowned in the sea, I've never seen anything like it. We were worried others could be in danger or that it would happen again."
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Diplomacy: 24 Bluff: 31
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Tuesday March 4th, 2014 11:39:35 AM
Zeoll's eyes flash when the lady tells him to "zip it." He does not like hearing that. His tail lashes back and forth.
But he will not force his way into a civilian's home, uninvited.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Tuesday March 4th, 2014 12:23:46 PM "Perhaps we should just leave. The last thing we need is an altercation and trouble with the alderman."
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=26 ; Tuesday March 4th, 2014 4:03:38 PM
The banal decor of the old woman's home only makes Magana more suspicious. No one could live to this woman's age without accumulating something more interesting than a book.
Trusting the others to watch her back, she scans the room for any concealed hatches (perception 26) then quickly crosses the room and opens the supposed bedroom door.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Tuesday March 4th, 2014 5:00:38 PM
Terser is following Sam's lead, but he seems anti barging into this woman's home, and if Sam gives the go ahead, he will remove Magana from the house, by force if necessary.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+24=33 ; Tuesday March 4th, 2014 5:59:57 PM
The Wolf moves a little closer and outof curiosity she peaks her head into the house sniffing the scents (scent 33). Aex understands the lady reaction to Magana but as she shut's Zeoll up, the wolf growls and walks a bit further.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 4th, 2014 7:29:21 PM
Sam delays the group's inevitable departure for as long as possible. He wants to give Magana enough time to hopefully spot a clue. The diminutive bard eyes the priestess one last time.
"I'll see you later. We have townspeople to protect."
Sam looks to Terser and then the others,"Maybe we should check the temple out. The people there might have more information to help us unravel this mystery."
"Maybe I should hide outside the priestess' house. She might let her guard down once the group has left."
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Tuesday March 4th, 2014 9:35:01 PM
"Ha. Zip it. I don't think Zeoll knows how" jokes Coer trying to break the tension. He looks to the sky hoping that he does not get struck by lightning.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Tuesday March 4th, 2014 9:35:02 PM
"Ha. Zip it. I don't think Zeoll knows how" jokes Coer trying to break the tension. He looks to the sky hoping that he does not get struck by lightning.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Tuesday March 4th, 2014 10:14:14 PM
Magana throws open the door to reveal a bedroom. Taking up most of the area in the small room is a bed. Too the side is a dresser, some drawers open with clothes folded inside. Not trap doors, no traps, no hidden compartments in either room. The house is that of an old priestess.
" That's enough" the woman yells, almost matching the loudness of the thunder outside. " You have stormed through my house like some half witted burglar. Enough is and enough and I want you all to leave now."
" And you, " she says to Sam " If I wasn't a priestess, I would tell you exactly what i think of you. The temple isn't open, and if I catch you sniffing around there you better believe I will go right to the alderman with the news. You and your friends were invited to our town, and this is the treatment you cater to us."
Aexana doesn't smell anything different. The house smells as she figures it would.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Tuesday March 4th, 2014 10:32:43 PM
Magana turns to the old woman and bows. "It appears my instincts have gotten the better of me," she grunts. "My apologies. The only evil to be found here is mine own suspicious nature." She bows again and carefully exits the house.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Wednesday March 5th, 2014 2:46:27 AM "Our apologies, ma'am, everyone is just a bit jumpy from the storm and the recent events. Please, forgive us, we will be gone now." Spire ushers everyone out of the church as quickly as possible, going so far as to pull on people (rather ineffectively) to get them away from the church.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+15=33 ; Wednesday March 5th, 2014 5:35:30 AM
Sam gives an apologetic bow to the angry priestess,"Please forgive my transgressions. I've never seen horrors of the likes that I've witnessed this night. They have affected my judgement and good manners. Do your best to know that I only meant to do good and wish you and your temple the best." (bluff=33)
With that, Sam leaves the priestess and waits for others to join him. The gnome has no intention of leaving the suspicious woman out of his sight.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Wednesday March 5th, 2014 6:24:22 PM
Now that the priestess is clearly angered Aex considers it best to lay low and leave the house...
He speaks up in favor of visiting the alderman. What's the story with this place anyway? Is this place for real?
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Wednesday March 5th, 2014 10:41:37 PM
The priestess looks at Sam, and nods. " I understand, I am on edge as well. Please don't hold this against me or the villagers of Gullport. In fact when the fair is over, please find me at the temple and we can put this little tussle behind us. Until then, take care and get out of this weather."
Once everyone is out the door, she gently shuts it behind them. As gentle as she is, the Wold is the opposite. Thunder, Freezing Rain, Hail, and Lightning pelt down on the ground, and those standing on it. The wind whips up mud and dirt, from the ground and slings it around sometimes finding an exposed piece of skin, or worse and eye. Mostly just slinging water and mud across the wold itself.
Sam wants to stay and watch the woman, to make sure nothing odd goes on, while Zeoll wants to visit the alderman's house.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Wednesday March 5th, 2014 11:06:34 PM "We should go to the alderman. What say you all?"
Coer begins to walk in that direction, kicking mud from his hooves.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Thursday March 6th, 2014 12:02:06 AM
"Aye Captain, this is getting us nowhere."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday March 6th, 2014 12:07:21 AM Whomever may know something is fine with me. If the Alderman is doing his job, then he should have some information at least.
sorry about the lateness - was having car issues
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+33=49 ; Thursday March 6th, 2014 12:46:22 AM
After the group reassembles outside of the priestess' house, Sam begins scouting for a hiding spot from which to observe her. The cemetery catches his eye.
Making sure no one outside the group is in earshot, Sam quietly says to Terser,"I'm staying here. I'm going to hide and observe the area around the church from the cemetery. I'll catch up with the group if I find anything out."
Sam hums a tune, winks at Terser, and vanishes. (Cast invisibility on self)
Stealth to the cemetery and hide. (Stealth while invisible=49)
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=30 ; Thursday March 6th, 2014 10:42:25 AM
Magana forms up for another lovely slog through the mud with Spire under her watchful eye.
(perception 30 for general watchfulness)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Thursday March 6th, 2014 10:53:40 AM
Trying to look nonchalant, Terser whispers back to Sam as he disappears, Be safe, and send a message if you need me.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday March 6th, 2014 3:39:18 PM
Sam whispers before leaving,"Look to the sky above the cemetery for a sign."
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Thursday March 6th, 2014 6:58:34 PM
(Friends just be mindful of what our DM is saying... there a thunderstorm out there! There's no such thing as quietly whispering to eachother and remember that small creatures will have a hard time in this wheather... Sam's going to be in serious trouble alone in this blizzard! Let's try to RP this storm a bit more?)
Aex-wolf's Ears again are flat on her head. Holding her wolf snout into the wind she can barely see ahead of her as the rain also falls into jer eyes... As Sam plans on going out alone in this wheather she howls a warning.
Aex the looks up at Zeoll and loudly howls some more... : "My guess's the Alderman won't let us either... why not return to the Inn, put on some warm clothes and wait till this tempest is over...
Zeoll says to Sam, "Ah, impetuous youth!" He casts a Taur's Try (liontaur form) on Sam to give him a +1 on Acrobatics and Stealth checks for the next ten minutes.
He asks the little fellow if he is sure. "I'd hate to see you blown out to sea, my new frriend."
He faithfully translates what Aex says to him, shouting over the wind. "Well, the Alderrman is on the way back, so we might as well knock. I think I agrree, with you, though. If we get no satisfaction frrom, him, we should just hunkerr down and rride this out!"
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Thursday March 6th, 2014 7:35:11 PM
Coer pulls his hood back as it is soaked through and providing little protection from the weather. He takes the lead and stops outside the Alderman's house. When everyone is ready he knocks on the door three times.
~~~ ooc: was someone meant to posting for Kane?
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Thursday March 6th, 2014 7:35:12 PM
Coer pulls his hood back as it is soaked through and providing little protection from the weather. He takes the lead and stops outside the Alderman's house. When everyone is ready he knocks on the door three times.
~~~ ooc: was someone meant to posting for Kane?
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday March 6th, 2014 7:42:32 PM
The wet gnome admires his new form. Unfortuneatly, everyone else can only see the outline of his new form (because of all the rain). He makes his way through the wet ground towards the cemetery. The drenched invisi-gnomataur finds a place amongst the graves that might provide some shelter from the elements.
Sam thinks,"It sure is stormy out here."
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Thursday March 6th, 2014 11:13:06 PM
Sam finds a spot to hide in the cemetery, the spongy ground is soaked as much as the gnomes cloak. His invisible form is impossible to see. The time passes but nothing comes about that strikes Sam as odd. Nothing comes from the priestess' house, no one goes to the house. It is as dead as the corpses buried in the ground Sam stands on.
the others make their way down the slick hill, skirting the deep puddles and streams of water. At the aldermans house, they can tell the man has some money. His house is the nicest in the town, and is well decorated.Three knocks from Coerator, and then it is only the sound of the rain and hail banging on the roof. Finally, the door cracks open, to reveal a finely dressed man.
"May I help you? The alderman is tied up at the moment, and will be ready in a brief moment."
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+8=16 ; Friday March 7th, 2014 1:05:19 AM
The now visible, but still hidden Sam waits for some sign of life from the "field" of the dead. As nothing stirs in this area, he wonders what could be happening aside from the storm to cause such stillness in the surrounding area.
"Perhaps the church could offer some answers"
The gnome does his best to find alternate entry points to the place of worship from his vantage point in the cemetery. (Perception=16)
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Friday March 7th, 2014 2:27:20 AM
Spire stands close to the door next to Coer to ensure that no one else will forcibly enter this house.
OoC :: He mentioned leaving for a couple weeks, but I don't think he got anyone to cover for him.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Friday March 7th, 2014 10:43:06 AM We don't mind waiting. Perhaps you have a room where we can await his presence? Wouldn't do to make him come see us out in this weather, I'm sure.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=17 ; Friday March 7th, 2014 4:02:42 PM
Magana chuckles to herself as Spire slyly blocks her from gaining entrance to the house. Since he clearly sees no danger from that direction, Magana turns to watch their backs and scans the surrounding area for danger.
(perception 17)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+12=16 ; d20+12=20 ; Friday March 7th, 2014 4:55:59 PM
Zeoll steps forward. He spends a full minute talking to the fellow. He explains that he and his group are adventurers and do-gooders. That the party is trying to help this town with its fair, and more importantly, to figure out what it is that is luring innocents to their deaths with unearthly calls.
Zeoll appeals to the fellow's better nature, his sense of civic duty, and his pride of place.
Then he asks the fellow for just a few more moments of his time.
He also introduces himself and his friends, and asks the man's name.
He mentions that the tavernkeeper and his daughter have gone missing, and that they are very concerned.
OOC: This is an attempt to change the fellow's attitude. Zeoll'd diplomacy roll to do so is a roll at +12. He hopes his friends will aid another in his attempt. ROLL: 16! Ugh!
The liontaur senses the man's interest waning and tries again with a heroic effort. This time he rolls a 20.
OOC: Hero point used on reroll.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+9=10 ; Saturday March 8th, 2014 2:38:07 AM
Posting for Kane:
Kane stays at a safe distance from both the door and Terser. The shy half-elf eyes the new member of the group with caution. His thoughts quickly turn to the well-dressed man at the door. The blood witch does his best to pick out any distinguishing details on the the fellow, but a lightning strike causes him to divert his attention to the storm. (Perception=10. Nat 1.)
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Sunday March 9th, 2014 5:44:24 PM
Coer stands silently as Zoellick does what he does best - talks the man's ear off. The rain continues to fall and he feels it soaking through his possessions. He leans closer to the house trying to gain some cover if possible. When Zeoll mentions their names he bows slightly and tries to smile.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Sunday March 9th, 2014 6:57:54 PM
Aex, still in Wolf shape closes the line. She frequently looks over her shoulder hoping to see Sam's ok... as the others are talking to the Alderlan's servant - which is what Aex thinks this man is - she looks past him to take in expression from the Alderman's house...
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Sunday March 9th, 2014 9:32:02 PM
"The alderman will be shocked and honored anyone would brave the storm after that horrible screeching last night! It truly was a terrible thing to hear. I hope and pray you are all alright, and befell no calamity."
The butler steps aside, opening the door into a little foyer area.
"Please, the alderman will be right here. Do get out of the rain."
After a few beats of your heart, and more rain and wind stirring up the alderman makes his presence through the other end of the foyer. Behind him are four guards, who hang back and let the alderman move towards you.
" Please don't tell me you Lords and Ladies are giving up on the trade fair. "the alderman says as he makes his entrance. "One second, Benedict please see to Lady Bittern."
The butler bows to the group, before moving away passed the guards and into the house.
"Good man that Benedict," the Alderman says " now please tell me your group is ok after hearing that terrible noise last night. That was such terrible, wicked thing, the likes of which I've never heard before!" I was barely able to keep my wife from walking out into the storm and I immediately decided that discretion was the better part of valor--I plan on remaining safely within my house until at least the rainstorm clears out and the light of day can calm all irrationalities."
" I would hate for you to drop out, or worse have anything befell you before it even starts. I'd offer for you to stay here until the storm passes, but my wife isn't a big fan of company. Perhaps we can put your drinks at the inn on our credit, the least the town can do for you to put up with this storm."
Sam looks around the church for another entrance, but besides the main door none is found. The windows are covered with thin bars, that one can assume are doing a good job of preventing the windows from being smashed by debris in the hurricane winds. The front door itself is closed and locked.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+8=28 ; Sunday March 9th, 2014 9:55:13 PM
Still concerned about the priestess and wanting to catch her in the act, Sam continues slinking around the church. He does his best to detect signs of activity in the building (torch/candle light or any noise) on the way back to his hiding spot in the cemetery. (Perception=28. Nat 20! Lol! Go haunted dice, go!)
If nothing major is discovered he continues general surveillance of the area from the cemetery. Sam hides in his cloak of resistance, which is minimally helpful with dealing with the storm. The gnome hums quietly to himself to try to ignore the numbness of his cold nose, ears and digits.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+10=14 ; Monday March 10th, 2014 1:28:58 PM
Knowing his semi-translucent skin and slight sliminess due to his amulet does him no good, Spire keeps to the back of the group. He watches the Alderman closely, making sure he is telling the truth. The elf is still not convinced that the townsfolk are on their side. (Sense Motive: 14)
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+4=22 ; Monday March 10th, 2014 4:41:39 PM
Posting for Kane:
Kane joins the others and listens to the Alderman speak and does his best to determine the validity of his statements and apperant hospitality. (Sense motive=22)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+8=26 ; Monday March 10th, 2014 4:50:19 PM
Terser does his best to knock the mud off his boots and wring the damp out of his beard before coming into the house.
When the Alderman comes in, he assesses the man's guards, but says nothing, knowing little of this trade fair, and hoping that he can learn something of it from how the others respond.
perception 26 - assessing the guards and checking out the room
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+6=13 ; d20+9=21 ; Monday March 10th, 2014 5:16:19 PM
Jozhur, not sure what to think of the hospitality, gives the Alderman a brief reply.
"Thank you for allowing us in out of the weather. And no sir, we're not planning on quitting the trade fair."
He studies the man and the surroundings closely, is the hospitality genuine?
Zeoll shakes his head in sorrow. "Alas, the taverrnkeeperr and all the staff at the inn have gone missing, Lord Bitterrn! Ourr worrry overr them was the majorr rreason we venturred out into this storrm. Of courrse, ourr fearr is that they werre summonned into the sea by that evil voice."
Zeoll reassures him that the groups remain devoted to the trade fair and that the alderman's offer to cover the tab at the inn is most generous.
Diplomacy 29 to make him more helpful.
Then Zeoll asks him some direct questions. He is hoping for straight answers, or failing that, he hopes his friends will sense any outright lies.
"Have you hearrd anything like last night's sound before last night, or was that the firrst time you hearrd it?"
"Do you know anything about that noise, what makes it, and why?"
"Have you had any news last night orr today about the innkeeperr?"
Zeoll's own Sense Motive check is a 28! Nat 20! Woot!
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Monday March 10th, 2014 6:57:36 PM
Aex-Wolf trots into the Alderman's entrance room and once inside starts to shake the water and mud from her fur... water and mud flies all over and once the Wolf is more or less dry and clean she sheepishly looks at the mess she created...
"Oops"
Aex makes a few soft growls 'n howls as she cast a pretidigitation spell to clean up the mess...
Then she quietly sits and waits while the more talkative get as much informtaion as possible.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Monday March 10th, 2014 10:12:59 PM
Coer, now a walking puddle, enters and drains several liters over the once clean floor.
"We are safe sir, but many perished. The fair may be lighter on numbers than expected"
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Monday March 10th, 2014 10:57:55 PM
Magana steps to the side to give herself room to swing if necessary. Not that she thinks there is much to fear from this politician.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day d20+4=20 ; Monday March 10th, 2014 11:38:02 PM
Zeoll and Kane get a feeling his answers are a little too sharp and easily given, as for Terser, the guards are equipped as general city guards. A light chain mail, and short swords, bucklers on their arms.
"No, no one on this island has heard that noise before. I don't know what in the world it was or could be. It is damned evil if you ask me though, to make innocent men and women walk to their deaths." he answers to Zeoll.
" I truly hope the innkeeper and his family are alright, they are good people and helped with the rooms for the trade fair. " "Ehh... I invited you in, but your pets should stay outside" he adds pointing to Aexana. "This floor is imported marble, and I don't want it ruined by the pet ... oh, now your wolf is cleaning up her own mess, how unique. Well, this is about all the time I have, as I do have some final touches on the trade fair to put down, and make sure we honor those we lost. If you would be so kind to show yourselves out." -----------------------------------------------------------------
Sam notices no sign of human(or other) life in the church, and no action comes from the priestess' home. Making his way back to the hiding spot in the cemetery, he notices the stones marking the graves. No dates are stamped with the past couple of years, and most are worn and fading.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 11th, 2014 12:58:15 AM
As Sam scouts the area from his spot, he uses the time to ponder the grave situation (pun...). He thinks to the practices of Alemi when it comes to dealing with the dead.
"Do they bury people or at least make a plot for those who have drowned and are difficult or impossible to retrieve? What about those who have died by evil persuasions, like mind-affecting abilities or spells?"
Knowledge: religion= auto 20
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Tuesday March 11th, 2014 2:16:29 AM "Of course, of course, let us be off then. Shall we?" Spire goes to the door, grimacing and opening it to the storm beyond, leading the way out of the alderman's house.
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] Tuesday March 11th, 2014 12:06:22 PM
"Perhaps we should attempt a perimeter sweep of the town since the residents seem to have no knowledge of the wailing or missing innkeeper."
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+7=27 ; Tuesday March 11th, 2014 12:09:40 PM That seems sensible. Should we split into groups to cover more ground? We can rendezvous at the inn in a few hours to report any findings.
If the group is amenable, Terser will try to track down anything strange on the outskirts of town (after retrieving Sam).
Survival 27 - nat 20
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Tuesday March 11th, 2014 1:47:59 PM "We do still need to check the ships," Spire reminds the group. "We should complete that task before setting off for a few hours."
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 11th, 2014 5:31:57 PM
Posting for Kane:
After Kane exits the house, he turns to the rest of the group,"I'm getting the feeling that there are multiple people covering something up here. I think splitting up and combing this place is a good idea. Let's get the bard first though."
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Tuesday March 11th, 2014 5:48:07 PM it is quite a coincidence that a powerful yet previously unknown force comes to a backwater island just when there are new faces in town.
I agree with Kane. we should see if the small bard has discovered anything before we split up.
As the group leaves the building, Zeoll shrugs. "We trry things. Sometimes they even worrk."
That gives him an idea. Sacrificing a second level "Calm Emotions" spell ("This place is too calm," mutters Zeoll), the old liontaur casts a Summon Fey Friend II spell.
Rolling randomly to see what manner of creature is called from the Wold's Cradle ... d10 = 8 (sorry, ignore d20 roll!).
The creature called is an evil Twigjack! Zeoll tries to be diplomatic. "In King Eberyon's name, please do me a small favor. There are undead around here that we have fought. Please see if you can find any undead anywhere around, or a place you think they came from, and come back and tell me about it if you find anything. Thank you!"
Zeoll wonders what will happen and how the fey will react. The duration is only three rounds.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Tuesday March 11th, 2014 7:13:01 PM
As the Alderman sends them out too Aex realy starts to wonder what is wrong with this town... has no one around here got the decency to offer shelter to strangers caught in a terrible storm?? 'Oh just have a few drinks on us at the inn but just get out of my house!?!' How rude!!
Well now... we'll definetely have a drink... perhaps two but most likely three... and by then... there's no real need to stop anymore...
With a few growls Aex-Wolf leaves the house wondering if she should shake just once more... she decides not to after all and simpky follows her friends outside.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Tuesday March 11th, 2014 11:53:56 PM
The group is escorted to the door, and show the fine weather of Gullport one more time. The wind has especially picked up, and Zeoll's new friend doesn't take to kindly to the torrential downpour coming down on his head. He doesn't delay his service and heads out to look for the undead, or a place they come from.
A decision to pick up Sam is made, and the group heads back up to the cemetery. Sam is in the middle of trying to recall what he knows about Alemi, and he does know they bury their dead, even if they were controlled. Also he knows that they take care of those with mental problems, and even open sanitariums sometimes.
When the group is back together, the twigjack makes his reappearance. His body is soaked through from the rain, but still a wicked smile is etched on his face.
"Old fool, there are no undead in this town besides your decrepit remains. Why not do everyone a favor and swim out in the bay and prove how much cats hate water. Till we meet again old man." With the final barb thrown, the twigjack turns and disapears into the overgrown brush in the cemetery.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Wednesday March 12th, 2014 12:01:02 AM
Zeoll pauses and wonders why he thought there were undead around here. His old brain is playing tricks on him
Well, looking around kept the fey busy, anyway, and it caused him no more injury than a bruised ego.
"No udead," he reports to his friends. "That lead is a dead end, anyway."
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 1:24:34 AM
As Sam spots the group heading his way, he figures hiding is no longer worthwhile. The tiny bard appears from behind a tombstone and announces his findings.
"No signs of movement from the priestess' house or the general surrounding area. The church is locked up tight. One curious thing I found while getting rained on out here: there are no new graves in this cemetery. I'm not sure why that is yet, but it seems to me the priestess might know the answer. What did you find?"
Sam shivers as he moves closer to Terser in an attempt to get cover under his large friend.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Wednesday March 12th, 2014 3:30:45 PM
Terser fills Sam in on the details as they head out to start scouting the town fringes. still rockin that nat 20 survival
It seems all the townsfolk had problems with the nocturnal voices, but none seem to keen on investigating where it came from and why it happened. I suspect it may have happened before, as most were able to shake (or slap) their affected loved ones out of the trance and then go back to bed. There is still no information on the innkeeper or the other employees, though we have a free tab for anything we like at the inn, thanks to the Alderman.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 4:49:31 PM
Posting for Kane:
"Perhaps we should check the ships and then start canvassing the town."
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Wednesday March 12th, 2014 4:58:04 PM
Ooc: getting stuck for 12 at work.. post will be late tonight, maybe early AM
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) Wednesday March 12th, 2014 5:12:49 PM "Sam, you have clearly studied the wold. Have you heard of a Lady Bittern? She appears to be here with the alderman. Something if not right here and i need to know who we can trust."
Coer is curious about the alderman's guest and is hoping his new bardic friend has knowledge of local nobility.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 6:21:13 PM
Sam scratches the temple of his wet head and tries to place the name. (Knowledge: local or nobility= 30 after "taking 20" allowed once per day by "lore master" ability)
The bard relays any and all information on Lady Bittern that he can dig up from the library of his mind.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Wednesday March 12th, 2014 6:38:19 PM
Without further delay Aexana trots back to the Inn... shivering, near drowned, dirty she's fed up with this town and the people in it...
Aex is quite agitated right nowso it would probably be wiser not to pay any useless visits anymore... she would just show her fangs...
The inn... a drink... a warm bath... a bed...
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+11=23 ; d20+11=28 ; Wednesday March 12th, 2014 7:06:20 PM
The increased wind speed is making Magana nervous, and she gestures for Spire to take shelter in the lee of her much larger form.
Again, she she ignores the general discussion and planning, instead keeping her focus on their surroundings with an eye toward flying debris and ambush.
(perception 23)
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Wednesday March 12th, 2014 7:10:52 PM "Aexana, wait!" Spire called out after the retreating wolf. "We still have much to do out here! We have not even checked the ships yet, which was our original purpose leaving the inn." He takes shelter behind Magana as the winds pick up, glad the minotaur is there to keep him safe. "We are all losing sight of what is important here. We have insulted their cleric and sullied the home of a powerful man. We should check the ships and get back to the inn before we cause any more damage to our reputations."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) Wednesday March 12th, 2014 9:29:45 PM
Zeoll makes sure to translate for Aex in wolf-form.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 Thursday March 13th, 2014 12:12:10 AM "Right, let's go check on the ship, especially that snotty fellow's."
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Thursday March 13th, 2014 5:15:18 AM
As Spire calls out for her Aex turns her wolf's head to face him... She knows he's right...
Shaking her fur again to loose at least some of the mud again she returns to the others. A few howls 'n growls quickly translated by Zeoll states Aex appologises for her behaviour but the cold is numbing her...
(All in char friends - loving every bit of this scene :-) )
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Thursday March 13th, 2014 10:03:03 AM
With Gullport being so secluded there is not a lot of info for Sam to recall. What he does remember hearing is Lady Bittern is a middle-aged woman who married the most powerful/richest man in Gullport, She is also popular for her parties and gatherings.
After a brief discussion, it is decided to check out the ships on the docks. Making their way down the slippery hill, the group starts heading back towards the inn, to catch a side street for the docks. As they pass the ash grove that Zeoll slept in......
The hairs on the back of your neck stand up as you register something else mixing into the sounds of the wind, the rain and the thunder--a horribly familiar keen...the stuff of nightmares...
...the sound that woke you up last night...
EVERYONE MUST ROLL A WILL SAVE VS. DC 13. Failure means that you are seized by the overwhelming desire to walk to the docks area and wade into the ocean, for the sea is calling to you, and you MUST obey...
Those who successfully save must make a Perception Check with the following circumstances applying to your roll: -4 because of the continuing thunderstorm overhead -1 per fellow PC who Failed their Save(I'll factor it in for the the next post)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+7=20 ; d20+4=7 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 10:43:12 AM
Terser has almost been expecting this to happen, and it is almost a relief to hear the noise, though that does little to appease the anger he feels at the repeated intrusion upon his mind.
+2 vs spells, +2 for rage (free action), total of 20
He quickly positions himself between the party and the docks, ready to lash out with the butt of his glaive if anyone looks like they've fallen under the spell. 2x AOO ready to go at +13 (+15 if Sam starts singing) He also looks desperately around, trying to locate whatever this song is through the storm overhead, and having no luck. perception at +4 - total 7
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20=14 ; d20+17=24 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 11:13:55 AM
With his will save at +15, Zeoll needs a nat 1 to fail. a 14 is okay.
Perception check at a base +17 is a 24. -4 for the storm is a 20. Then further penalties?
Zeoll curses in frustration. "Lem's Lugnuts! WHAT is causing this? SHall we rrace down to the waterr to see?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+2=17 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=13 ; d6+2=4 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 12:37:38 PM
"Gah, that noise. Where is it coming from?"
Jozhur draws his sap and watches the others for signs that they are being controlled. He's ready to bonk someone on the noggin if he spots signs of being controlled. (hits AC 13, 4 nonlethal)
---------- Will save: 17 Perception (after -4): 13
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+11=28 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 2:00:34 PM
Will save=27 (31 if this is a bard song or sonic attack)
Perception =6 with the storm factored in.
Hearing the deadly sound once again, Sam immediately begins a "countersong". He loudly sings the melody to the wordless-tune he and Facet (some sort of Fey/Demon) improvised in it's crystal domain. (Perform:sing= 28)
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+10=20 ; d20+5=9 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 2:13:10 PM
Posting for Kane:
Will save= 20 Perception= 9
With the return of the deadly sound, Kane becomes hyper vigilant of the state of his companions. He looks to save those who might mindlessly walk to their death.
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Thursday March 13th, 2014 6:45:35 PM
ooc: David, thanks a million for taking care of Kane' while I was out! I'll be able to post tomorrow with no problem! :-)
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+10=27 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 7:04:09 PM
Aex-wolf howls against the abyssal noise but maintains her wits (will save 27)... "The faint of mind will start walking towards the docks again!! We'll have to stop any that are affected... but she can't see anyone yet through this dreadful storm... (perception 15)
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+3=10 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 7:07:17 PM
(ooc: had a 50/50 chance and failed!)
The beautiful wailing sound once again fills Magana with an aching desire to find its source, and she starts moving toward the harbor's waters to embrace it.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Thursday March 13th, 2014 7:31:56 PM
Ooc- No problem sir
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+7=14 ; d20+8=14 ; Thursday March 13th, 2014 9:15:06 PM
Coer stares longingly at the sea... NO! He screams into the wind and shakes his head.
He scans the area for the source of the noise and spots Magna eyes glaze over. He bounds over and delivers a swift chop to her forehead.
~~~ Ooc: will; 14 Perception; 14
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+10=16 ; d20+5=14 ; Friday March 14th, 2014 2:03:22 AM
Spire's mind slips free of the familiar grasp as the elf shakes his head vigorously. He pulls out his quarterstaff and prepares to help with smacking anyone back to their senses that needs it. (Perception: 14)
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+11=24 ; d10+12=15 ; Friday March 14th, 2014 9:25:57 PM Hopefully this won't become a habit.
Terser strikes out with the butt of his glaive to bloody Magana's nose for the second time in as many days.
AC 24 - for 15 non-lethal damage
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Friday March 14th, 2014 11:22:42 PM
As the sound echoes through the rain and wind, Magana is the only affected by it. Her eyes glaze over and she starts making her way towards the water. Terser steps up and hits her to awaken her from the sound. (Magana gets another save vs the sound).
Everyone else is distracted by the sound, and the nasty weather going around, except for Zeoll who sees
Highlight to display spoiler: {something at the corner of your eye has made you instinctively glance in the direction of the magnificent Ash Grove--and you see movement amongst the trees... }
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Friday March 14th, 2014 11:42:06 PM
ooc-Does Sam's counter song apply?
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Saturday March 15th, 2014 11:48:13 AM
OOC: Negative, Magana is still effected.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20=19 ; Saturday March 15th, 2014 3:26:51 PM
Sam observes both the sound, the effect it has on his companions, and how many it seems to affect. He compares it to other spells and attacks that he has studied and witnessed in the past in an attempt to identify what it is.
(Knowledge:arcana= 29)
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71 of 71] d20+3=13 ; d20+11=30 ; Saturday March 15th, 2014 4:18:10 PM
(ooc: woohoo 13!)
Magana once again comes to her senses with the taste of blood in her mouth. She bellows in frustration when she realizes she has been affected again by the wailing call.
Zeoll says to his friends, using misdirection and subtlety even in this storm ... using Bluff to send a secret message:
Bluff 25 woot! And my friends do NOT have to roll to understand it:
Look, over there in those trees! Pretend to walk away, then circle back! I'll wander over invisible to check it out!
The old liontaur slyly leads his friends in a direction opposite of the trees (just for a round, going at 20 for the gnome types), then he turns invisible and races back (at 40) to see what is going on. His invisibility has to be refreshed EVERY round.
Perception 22
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d20-1=14 ; Saturday March 15th, 2014 5:14:21 PM
Kane' has no experience in pretending, his life never enabled him to have any fantasies. Despite that, he nods at Zeoll's words and makes a pretty fair imitation of someone stumbling towards the sea...
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Saturday March 15th, 2014 5:34:50 PM
Sam follows along and says nothing. He casts "invisibility" on Terser as he sees Zeoll disappear.
The bard wonders where the priestess is as Terser and Zeoll head off.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Saturday March 15th, 2014 5:43:17 PM
Terser is invisible for 6 minutes BTW
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 13/13/11 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 Sunday March 16th, 2014 2:45:37 PM
Spire trusts Zeoll, and begins to walk away from the forest, keeping his head down against the wind.
OoC :: Steve/Kane, I think Zeoll/Cayzle just wants us to walk away, not pretend we got possessed. Unless I'm wrong...?
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+12=29 ; Sunday March 16th, 2014 6:45:29 PM
Coer follows the wise taur and moves away from the trees with the others he looks in all directions as if still confused while scanning for additional foes.
perception; 29
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+14=33 ; Sunday March 16th, 2014 7:02:49 PM
Aex understands Zeoll's hint and joins Coer away from the trees... a bit further she will circle back as suggested. Now that she knows something's wrong Aex's on edge... (perception 33)
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+5=10 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 12:19:44 AM
Jozhur does as instructed by Zeoll. He looks around, trying not to stare towards the stand of trees too much, but he can't make anything out in this blasted weather. (Perception: 10)
He puts his sap back in its place on his belt and moves his hand to his sword, as if to reassure himself that it's still there.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Monday March 17th, 2014 11:20:40 AM
Sam doesn't recall anything about the sound, or if it is even magical.
Magana comes to her senses with a bloody taste in her mouth, and Zeoll informs the others about the movement he saw in the woods while not alerting anyone that he knows. Zeoll and Terser are both turned invisible.
The rain and win obscure the edge of the woods for most, but as quick as the rain changes direction the woods erupt in two spots. A bit north of the group, and a bit south catching the group in a pincer attack. Zeoll, Coer, Aexana, and Magana notice a brief movement still in the woods as if someone stayed behind.
OOC: Now folks, we come to what I like to call me exploring the use of maptools, and getting extremely frustrated. I am still playing around with it, so bare with me and I swear I will get better.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Map Legend: Coer CN77 Sam CO 77 Terser CQ79 Jozhur CP79 Magana CQ78 Zeoll CQ 77 Aezana CQ76 Spire CP 77 Kane CP78
each square is 5' }
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+20=34 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 11:27:25 AM
Terser finds himself invisible for the first time, and it is a strange experience. He calms for a moment, and has to suppress a giggle at the thoughts of pranks that he might accomplish had the situation allowed it. He recovers his composure quickly, however, and sets off with some care to investigate the grove that everyone seems to think contains some sort of evil presence.
Stealth +3 Dex, -3 Armor, +20 Invisible: total of 34
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Monday March 17th, 2014 2:48:12 PM
OOC:
BTW, dont mind random duplicate Zeoll in the trees... I have big fingers.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC18 - HP33) d20+15=27 ; d20+17=27 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 4:18:56 PM
Invisible Zeoll stops being invisible as soon as he casts his Calm Emotions spell on the group of creatures to the south of him.
Calm Emotions: "This spell calms agitated creatures. You have no control over the affected creatures, but calm emotions can stop raging creatures from fighting or joyous ones from reveling. Creatures so affected cannot take violent actions (although they can defend themselves) or do anything destructive. Any aggressive action against or damage dealt to a calmed creature immediately breaks the spell on all calmed creatures."
Zeoll calls out, "DO NOT ATTACK any of the ones to the south unless they attack firrst!"
With his remaining move action, he becomes invisible again. Then he takes a five foot step to 76-CR. Untrained Stealth check with +20 for being invisible and -9 armor check penalty and +2 race and +2 dex = 27.
Zeoll keeps his eyes and ears open: Perception 27
He also keeps his nose open -- using Scent to detect unseen creatures close by.
He wishes he had cast his Mage Armor before now!
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Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, purify food & drink, light, stabilize 1: command x3, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, faerie fire (One calm emo used to summon the fey)
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 0 of 5
Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 7. Fey domain: Hide Away: used 2 of 7. Spread the Word: used 1 of 1.
Current effects: invisible.
Also Used: Detect Evil scroll, hero point
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+8=21 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d6=3 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 5:08:15 PM
Cl79-cmakes stock as the creatures burst from the trees. Some to the north some to the south. Could be tricky
Coer decides to take the fight directly to the creatures and he bounds Forward and punches the lead. ~~~ Ooc Note: Coer is large and takes up 10x10 feet. He has reach and can make upto 3 AOO Move to cl79-cm80 Punch cl82: hit 21 for 9 damage plus 3 electric damage
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Monday March 17th, 2014 6:15:41 PM
Sam holds his position and lets the fighting types charge forward. He sends his powerful voice in his stead.
"Strike down this evil that plagues this village!" (INSPIRE COURAGE +2 to group.)
Actions: hold position at CO77 start "inspire courage"
Inspire Courage (Su): A bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard's performance. An affected ally receives a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Monday March 17th, 2014 6:24:07 PM
Terser uses the distraction of the sounds of battle to move towards the northern group.
Move with stealth roll from earlier to CO82 and hold action until one of them does something threatening - then will take 1 attack. Also have two AOO's held for those that move by.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+7=26 ; d6+3=7 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 6:42:20 PM
Aexana squeezes past her friends and was hoping to catch Coer before he hurls himself onto the new arrivals... she would have cast Barkskin but he's already gone when she get's there. Aex arrives at CN78. As such she checks who's threathening Coer and casts Storm Burst on CN84...
Storm Burst: Ranged Touch Attach hits AC26 +2 inspire courage Damage 7HP Non Lethal CN84 is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a --2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round (as if that storm isn't bad enough :-) ) (can't wait to use a Call Lightning spell in this weather :-X )
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Retrieving the last Spell list I put on the board here
8 x Storm Burst (Weather Domain Power) (7/8 left) 1 x dancing lights (Gnome Magic) 1 x ghost sound (Gnome Magic) 1 x prestidigitation (Gnome Magic) 1 x Speak with animals (Gnome Magic)
Available Wild Shapes Today : 2/3 (currently in Wolf shape) ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 71+12 of 71] d20+16=27 ; 2d8+10=17 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 10:10:22 PM
Finally! Magana thinks to herself.
It is a blessed relief to loose the reins of control on her rage and let her true self free. She charges {to CL/CM 79/80, leaving a 5 foot space to take advantage of her reach} and vents her frustration and anger on the closest fool {at CL82} to challenge their party.
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 17/13/15 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+10=15 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 10:20:07 PM
Sensing ensuing combat, Spire chants a short spell before placing a hand on his chest. His robes shine brightly for a moment before diffusing as the spellcaster bolsters himself with Mage Armor. He keeps his eyes to the north, trying to see what is approaching them. (Perception: 11)
OoC :: Spire's spells are a headache to track, so I just turned it into a handy-dandy Google-Doc right here.
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+12=19 ; d6+5=9 ; d20+5=9 ; Monday March 17th, 2014 11:40:15 PM
Jozhur thinks the larger members of the group should be able to handle the enemies to the north, so he draws his short sword and moves to cover the group's flank.
He keeps his blade ready for anything hostile that comes close enough.
------------------ Move to CQ77 Readied attack hits AC19 for 9 damage Perception: 9
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 Monday March 17th, 2014 11:48:30 PM
Kane' is caught off fur by the sudden flurry of action and snaps out of his attempt at pantomiming being under a spell. In stead he quickly moves back toward his companions and watches for signs of hostile spell activity.
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids Tuesday March 18th, 2014 6:05:06 PM
checking in Going on a business trip to Slovakia again so I hope to be able to post the next three days. Should go just fine but one never knows :-)
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day d20+8=13 ; d20+14=29 ; 2d8+8=17 ; d20+11=28 ; d10+7=13 ; d20+4=21 ; d6=1 ; 2d4+2=7 ; d3=3 ; 2d4+2=6 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 6:27:49 PM
Zeoll appears, casts a spell, and then turns invisible again.
Coer moves up and uses the attacker as a punching bag, making contact. The man looks bad, but still stands.
Sam starts singing and inspires courage in the group.
Aexana brings down some more rain and wind(as if more was needed) and buffets one of the men still in the ash grove.
Magana is overjoyed with the thought of a fight and charges forward, swinging her flail at the man Coer just stunned. His skull does little to prevent the spinning ball from crushing in his brain as he drops right where he stands.
The man dropping dead in front of them does little to scare the men rushing at Coer and Magana.
Baddie 2 moves up to confront Coer. Coer swings, but the man steps under the punch and presses into the minotaur.(Hit Ac13)
Baddie 3 moves up to take on Magana. The ichor and gore from his friend still wet on her flail is of no concern to the man. Magana connects(Ac 29, 17 Dmg) the advancing fighter, buckling his knees but not dropping him.
Baddie 4 moves up to help his friend with Magana, but is surprised when an invisible Terser comes to view and swings at him as he advances.(Hit Ac 28, 13 dmg)
The southern group charges, no effect from Zeoll's spell.
Baddie 5 charges at Jozhur unaware that Zeoll is inbetween them(AOO for Zeoll?)
Baddie 7 and 8 run at Kane, figuring to harm the spellcaster. Kane and Spire both get AOO but I dont see a melee weapon for Spire. Kane gives Baddie 7 a lump with his sap(Hot ac 21, 1 NL dmg).
Baddie 6 and 9 Move up to help Flank Magana
Bolts of force erupt from the ash grove, and strike forward hitting Magana(7 damage) From the souther part of the ash grove, another bolt erupts hitting Spire(6 damage)
OOC: Magana moved to the same position as Coer, so I moved her a little south.
Also, if you have an AOO, please throw it on the bottom of your post. I'll roll if you don't have one, but would prefer if the rolls were your own.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 6:37:35 PM
Ooc-Sam will continue inspire courage as long as he is conscious throughout the fight. Don't forget the +2 bonus!
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 6:50:58 PM
Seeing that his position is secured by the group, Sam holds his ground as the two enemy forces charge. The bard continues yelling words that will hopefully guide the team to victory.
"Hold your ground! These evil men will surely fall against us! Know this in your hearts as they realize their fatal mistake!" (inspire courage +2 continued)
Sam decides to get involved in the fight to the south. He hums a tune and attempts to stop an enemy in their tracks. (Hold person DC=20 for 6 rounds)
Actions: Continue "inspire courage +2" Cast "hold person" on uninjured enemy to the south.
Ooc to DM: I don't see designations on the map for individual enemies. I'll leave the exact target of the spell to your discretion.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Tuesday March 18th, 2014 7:43:12 PM
OOC: Sorry about that... it didn't translate when I took a snapshot... it will be edited on the next one....
ALso... in my haste i forgot, I need a perception check from everyone... with the following modifiers.
-4 due to the weather. -2 if you are engaged in combat of any sort.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d20+2=8 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 7:52:10 PM
Perception= 8
Knowledge: local= 20 to attempt to identify the enemies as a group.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+6=15 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=10 ; 2d6+6=9 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+6=14 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+7=19 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 9:38:37 PM
As the enemies push forward Coer stands shoulder to shoulder with Magana, ready to repel the northern group.
Coer's eyes flash blue as he summons his Ki, and with a roar unleashes a powerful flurry of blows at the foes before him (staring with baddie 2 then moving to 3 if required.)
~~~ perception; 15 Use 1 Ki point to for an additional flurry of blows attack activate power attack total of 4 punches at +7/+7/+7/+2 for 2d6+6 plus one electrical attack of d6 Hit ac13/18/15/7 for 11+4 electric/16/11/14 damage (rolls did not include inspire courage)
AOO if needed; hit 21 for 14 damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+14=19 ; d20+13=18 ; d6+5=6 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 10:11:24 PM
Jozhur feints, then lunges at the foe who is threatening Kane.
------------------------- Bluff to feint: 19 Attack hits AC18 for 6 damage (plus another 6 if feint is successful)
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+3=15 ; Tuesday March 18th, 2014 10:12:14 PM
Forgot, perception roll of 15 after -6 penalty.
1) hits a 23 for 15 dmg 2) hits a 22 for 16 dmg 3) hits a 23 for 10 dmg
(if baddie 3 falls during the attack, Magana switches to baddie at CP79)
AC = 21 -2Rage = 19
[AoO if needed hits a 24 for 25 dmg]
Magana (Craig) [AC19] [HP 64+12 of 71] Tuesday March 18th, 2014 11:27:51 PM
ooc: NOTE! No flanking of my magnificent minotaur!!
Improved Uncanny Dodge (Ex): At 5th level and higher, a barbarian can no longer be flanked. This defense denies a rogue the ability to sneak attack the barbarian by flanking her, unless the attacker has at least four more rogue levels than the target has barbarian levels.
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] Tuesday March 18th, 2014 11:59:51 PM map not showing up, post inc.
Terser steps back to take advantage of his weapon's reach and unloads on the baddies massing around them.
attack vs AC 27 and 11 17 and 17 damage if they connect
In the midst of the battle, he looks around to determine where the bolts of force could be coming from. Perception 11
2 Aoo's vs AC 21 and 29 for 18 and 14 damage
Kane' Ma'Kai (SteveK) AC13/ T13/ F10/ CMD 17) HP 47/47 d100=93 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+11=23 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 12:11:50 AM
Kane steps away from his attackers and inspired by Sam, he fearlessly casts a Deeper Slumber spell to affect Baddie 6 and 7! The lye lines are strong here and Kane feels the surge of a well placed magic!
The wise witch looks about to see if their attackers are recognized citizens of Gullport and if they seem to be controlled by magics. .......
5 foot step away from 6 and 7 to avoid an AOO cast Deeper Slumber. Will DC 17 or affect 10 HD of targets (93% = success and no use a spell slot! Perception 22 Spellcraft 23
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 17/13/15 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+4=15 ; 2d4=6 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 2:57:42 AM
Spire throws a glob of acid at the nearest opponent still standing, hoping to burn them into submission. -------------------- Acid Arrow on nearest target still standing Ranged Touch Attack: 15 (potential -4 for firing into combat) Damage: 6 acid If it hits, the person takes further damage next round
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Wednesday March 19th, 2014 6:03:58 AM
OOC: Waiting on a ruling for Zeoll's spell on the Rules Center board.
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day d20+7=18 ; d6+2=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=3 ; d20=18 ; d20=20 ; d20=15 ; d20=14 ; d20=1 ; d20=1 ; d20+7=15 ; 2d4+2=7 ; 2d4+2=8 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 1:18:46 PM
Sam casts his hold person, and Baddie 8 stops moving at once, held. He doesn't think these men are any group, but they do look like some of the villagers from around town.
Coer strikes in a flurry of blows, connecting once on the man in front of him. The strikes rocks him, but he still presses forward.He thrusts a beautiful cutlass through Coer's defense, finding a piece of flesh.(4 DMG)
Jozhur's feint is succesful, and makes it easier to hit the Baddie. His sword punctures the man, who winces and begins to think this attack wasn't planned out as well as it should. OOC: I am looking at the feinting rules, I don't see were it adds dmg, but I did include it because I am sure I missed it.
Magana's flail finishes off baddie 3 before he even had a chance to pull his sword out of the sheath. Not stopping with him, she spins and unleashes another shot at Baddie 9. The power in her flail strikes the man, spinning him completely around before her horn punctures through his back and easily passing through his chest. Another one dead with his sword still in the sheath.
Terser steps back to gain the advantage of reach. An advantage it is, as he easily cleaves into the mans side only stopping on his spine. Blood and air press through the gaping wound, and the man only has enough time left to die. He sees movement to the corner, but cannot tell who is casting the spell.
Kane steps back and casts his spell. The one who was damaged by Jozhur is unaffected, but Baddie 7 drops to the ground and begins dreaming. He can tell these man are not affected by any magic.
Spire casts Acid Arrow, but the bolt misses Baddie 6.
Zeoll's spell finally kicks in, and effects some of the attackers. Baddie 5 is the only one of the four not effected. Baddie 5 lunges at Zeoll but comes up short.
2 more bolts of force erupt from the woods. Bolt 1 from the north hits Magana, 7 DMG Bolt 2 from the South hits Spire 8 DMG
Jozhur, Coer and Magana notice in the distance, that some people are walking out of the inn and doing the slumber walk down to the bay. Kane notices that Not only THAT, but amongst the Sleepwalkers are Horace and Pinny--AND these Townies are now fighting harder than before, too...
Round 3 OOC Info: Baddie 1 Dead Baddie 2(CL 81) 16 dmg Baddie 3 Dead Baddie 4 Dead Baddie 5(CS 77) Baddie 6 (CP 79) Calm Emotions Baddie 7 (CQ78) 12 dmg/1NL Dmg (Sleep)/Calm Emotions/(next attack ac is 1 pt lower) Baddie 8 (CR 78) Held/Calm Emotions Baddie 9 Dead
Zeoll stands and concentrates on keeping several enemies calm. He uses a standard action to do this.
He again calls out, "DO NOT ATTACK any of the ones to the south unless they attack firrst! This guy swinging at me is fairr game!"
With a move action, the old liontaur goes invisible for a round.
Then he takes a five foot step to 76-CQ. Untrained Stealth check with +20 for being invisible and -9 armor check penalty and +2 race and +2 dex = 31.
Zeoll keeps his eyes and ears open: Perception 32
He also keeps his nose open -- using Scent to detect unseen creatures close by.
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Cleric spells (underlined = cast): 0: guidance, purify food & drink, light, stabilize 1: command x3, elf vision 2: calm emo x2, faerie fire (One calm emo used to summon the fey)
Sorcerer spells: Cast: 0 of 5
Laughing Touch: used 0 of 7. Channel Energy 1d6: used 0 of 7. Fey domain: Hide Away: used 3 of 7. Spread the Word: used 1 of 1.
Current effects: invisible.
Also Used: Detect Evil scroll, hero point
(StevenVdB) Aexana HP 49/49 - AC16/14/13 / +4 vs Giant - CMD 15 / +1 vs Lizard & Goblinoids d20+7=26 ; d6+3=4 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 6:36:54 PM
(oww... a missed post?! DM posts were a bit quick one after the other - sorry)
@DM I seem to have given wrong coordinates last post for Aex could never have moved that far... She should have been at CN78 instead of CN89. Also, did the Non-Lethal damage from the Storm burst Aex launched in Round 1 have any effect? I can't see Baddie CN84 in the list which is the one she attacked in R1
Aex-Wolf stands behind his Taur friends and using their 'cover' she casts another Storm Burst at the nearest Baddie...
Storm Burst: Ranged Touch Attach hits AC26 +2 inspire courage Damage 4HP Non Lethal CN84 is buffeted by winds and rain, causing it to take a --2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Retrieving the last Spell list I put on the board here
8 x Storm Burst (Weather Domain Power) (6/8 left) 1 x dancing lights (Gnome Magic) 1 x ghost sound (Gnome Magic) 1 x prestidigitation (Gnome Magic) 1 x Speak with animals (Gnome Magic)
Available Wild Shapes Today : 2/3 (currently in Wolf shape) ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 d8+5=12 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 6:50:28 PM
Seeing the frozen enemy, makes Sam smile as the whirling battle continues. He sees Spire get hit with another bolt of energy and refocuses his purpose. The bard casts a healing spell on Spire that works quite well. (CLW=12 hp to Spire)
"This enemy will fall to our might! Do not slow down my companions! Drive them into the ground!" (inspire courage +2 continued)
Actions: Cast CLW on Spire to heal 12 hp Continue inspire courage +2
Terser (Warren G) [22/13/19 -- CMD 23 -- HP 60/60 (raging 84/84)] d20+6=13 ; d20+15=19 ; d10+12=20 ; d20+15=22 ; d10+12=19 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 7:05:16 PM
As the foes around the main body of the group seem well in hand, Terser moves to see if he can discover the source of the bolts hitting Magana. (move northeast up to 3 squares - perception 13)
If he finds the caster, he will unload a strike, and watch for them to try another spell to take another.
Attack vs caster if I found him/her - AC19 for 20 damage If they cast again - AOO vs AC 22 for 19 damage
DM Shawn - One Rainy Day Wednesday March 19th, 2014 7:38:43 PM
Ooc: Sorry about the quick post Steven. I wanted to post before work. Ill be more aware of the time. As for the cordinates, I rechecked and the first two rounds you were at where I stated.
Coerator (Mark) AC17/16/14 -- CMD 21 -- HP 68/68 (Ki 5/5) d20+9=18 ; 2d6+8=15 ; d6=6 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 8:35:19 PM "The locals are heading for the docks!" calls Coer as he slams his electrified fist into Baddie #2's face.
"I'll be back" he calls again as he spins and runs towards the shambling masses, trying to gauge how many people need a slap.
~~~ ooc: power punch #2: hit ac 18 for 15 damage plus 6 electric move 50ft towards the townsfolk perception 17
Spirysn'rar Kilarn (Ian) AC 17/13/15 - CMD 14 - HP 24/24 d20+2=22 ; Wednesday March 19th, 2014 9:02:47 PM
Spire coughs up a mouthful of blood, spitting it out on the ground just as Sam reaches out to heal him. The elf reminds himself to thank the gnome and, seeing that their foes to the south have been pacified, moves north behind his larger allies. He utters a short prayer and glares at #6, casting Doom. -------------------- Move CL 77 (No AoO because the adjacent enemy is calmed, I think. If not, Acrobatics: 22 to avoid) Cast Doom. on #6 DC 14 Will Save or become Shaken.
Sam (David W): 14/12/13 -- CMD 13 -- HP 42/42 Wednesday March 19th, 2014 9:48:58 PM
Hearing the dreadful news of the mindless villagers, walking to their deaths, Sam realizes a truth.
"We need to split the group up! Someone fast needs to save the people walking towards the sea! I will stay here and aid in the fight!"
Magana bellows in Tauric, "Gargul awaits to pass judgement on your putrid souls! Show him you do not lack in courage! Attack me now!" In her current state it doesn't occur to her that they may not understand Tauric.
She takes a 5 foot step east to attack the numbskull in the trees at CP82.
OOC: Where's a merciful fireball when you need one! That would wake the walkers!
(Brock) Jozhur AC20/15/15--CMD 20--HP 49/49 d20+14=31 ; Thursday March 20th, 2014 12:04:18 AM
Jozhur kneels and holds his short sword to the sleeping enemy's throat while glaring at the only enemy standing near him (enemy 5),[b]"Toss your weapon aside and surrender, or I'll put him to sleep for good...and you'll be next!" He looks awful prepared to coupe de grace the sleeping enemy.
------------------ Bluff: 31
Feinting denies the target of its dexterity bonus to AC, which allows a rogue to add sneak attack damage. Sorry, I should have specified that it was sneak attack damage.
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