Labortown -- Jim C Friday February 24th, 2012 10:08:43 PM
Walking east down the marble causeway, the group notes how clean the city is as usual, how wonderful it smells. There is that certain smell in the air, like fresh linen warming under the sun. Hints of cinnamon from a nearby shop permeate the senses then give way to a robust and pungent smell of sausage cooking on the grill for brunch, but soon that smell ebbs away and once again replaced by that fresh clean smell. The weather, the buildings, even the people looked...perfect. All well dressed--no beggars or stragglers on the side of causeway begging for alms--it was just as several in the group remembered when they first entered Hook City with their guide, Jacob aka Temujin.
Turning down a wide street, Bosk remembers what Jacob said about Labortown, "At the edge of town, what is the eastern edge of North hook, is Labortown. Prior to the Great Migration, the people there used to farm the sea of grass from the Sargrass plains. Now that North Hook is almost surrounded by water, they harvest the bounty of the sea at their doorsteps. Their buildings are covered in the same plaster as these here, but they've taken to coloring them beautiful shades of orange, blue and more. I think they do it to match their sails, I dunno, but it's very beautiful."
As they arrive at the plunging road that swerves downward and to the left and under the great bridge, they see the first buildings of Labortown and it is as they were told. The colorful buildings invite the casual observer to walk between them on cobblestone streets filled with open air markets selling fresh fish, all manner of meat--either raw, or grilled to your desire, and other fresh produce ranging from the common cabbage to a rare dragonfruit. The smell of hotpots, spicy dishes that cause a man to tear up just by walking past them, and grilled fish permeate the air--the magical weather tower holds no dominion here it would seem.
As the group asks around about a glassblower, Zane feels a sharp pinch in his hind quarter. When he turns to look, he see's a street urchin, a boy of some 12 years, running away at full speed. Some fifty feet away, a younger girl yells out, "Run Toby, run, or he'll eat you!" Although Zane is quick, it would nearly be impossible to catch such a small thin, wiry boy running between the citizens that crowd the lane. Looking, Zane see's the boy has taken a bit of his fur--how odd.
Upon resuming their search, the group soon finds a little shop called, Ed's Glassblowing. Heading inside they find a fat little man hunched over his counter looking at a piece of intricate handblown glass in the shape of a goldfish, scales and all. Looking up, he see's the group and begins to smile, then his smile falters when he see's so many are armed and armored. "What's your business here? Did Edna send you? That sinister old hag! Whatever she's paying you, it's not enough! I won't go down with a fight, I won't!" With that said he reaches behind his counter and produces a cricket bat and attempts to hold it menacingly. To the trained eye, he isn't accustomed to holding any type of weapon.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=28 ; Saturday February 25th, 2012 12:33:23 AM
Beriothian smiles and shakes off the unexpected response of the glass blower. He steps up and tries to defuse the situation before someone does something stupid (historically that being one of the Iron Adventurers).
Are you sure you want to play cricket, how about a nice game of chess? Because the two things we are in labor town for are to find out a little about a small glass trinket we found and to hopefully knock back a few cold ones before making the trek back home, and I can do both those while playing chess. Would you mind taking a look at the item we found and telling us anything you can about what it's from, and who might have dropped it. Oh, and this Edna hag you mentioned, what's her story? Is there anything we can do to lend a hand in smoothing things over with her?
And on a completely unrelated note, that gold fish is exquisite! It doesn't happen to be fore sale does it?
Diplomacy=28
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Saturday February 25th, 2012 8:33:10 AM
Restlin is no fighter, but he's pretty sure he can take this guy in melee thanks to his WLA training.
Not that it matters, but he does have a hard time feeling threatened by him. Still, he's glad when Beri disarms the situation before Alexi claims he's evil and stabs him. He'll let the more gilded-tongue adventurers handle this for now.
He instead strikes up a conversation with Zane. "So, you eat kids, huh? I imagine they're a little stringy if you don't tenderize them just right..."
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Saturday February 25th, 2012 10:27:46 AM "I only eat those that steal from me..." And then Zane laughs
Zane took in the buildings and their paint jobs, while they may be pretty, the colors were unorganized and over all, they hurt the eyes due to the clashing colors of neighboring buildings. Much more colorful than the monastery where he grew up, it was all tans and browns and white.
OOC: just one thing, with a full robe, how was hair taken, no biggie
DM Jim: through that sultry slit up the right side of your robe :)
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Saturday February 25th, 2012 2:34:14 PM
Ed visibily relaxes as Beri calms him down, then his ire returns when he mentions Edna, "Edna's my ex. She owns the shop across the street." Pointing to it, everyone turns to see a shop across the street named, Edna's Glassblowing. A grimace still on his face as he puts away the cricket bat, "I heard through the grapevine that she was sending some thugs to bust up the place and when you walked in, well, I thought they were you. My apologies." Placing the goldfish in front of him on the counter, "She is for sale, just finished her today and she's still a little warm. 10gp and she's yours. Now, what's this item you want me to look at?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Saturday February 25th, 2012 4:19:16 PM
Beriothian hands the money to Ed an will carefully store the fragile fish in his bag of holding.
ooc: Bosk, I believe you have the bead?
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Saturday February 25th, 2012 4:48:34 PM
Before Beri can stow away the goldfish, Ed shakes his head and takes it away, "This here is real delicate, I wouldn't want such a beauty to get broken." Carefully wrapping it in tissue-like paper, then placing it in a box filled with cotton batting, Ed secures the box and hands it back to Beri. "There, that should do till you make it back home. It's a one of a kind, like all my glassworks, not that fabricated crap they sell up in Hook."
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/14/16 CMD 19 DR 1/- Saturday February 25th, 2012 4:48:39 PM
OOC: I'm glad I'm not the only one that pictures Zane dressed that way.
Yondrim smiles at Ed as he puts the cricket bat down and moves forward to speak, "Perhaps we can assist each other, Ed. We're investigating a crime and have reason to believe the perpetrator left behind a bead... we're hoping that you may be able to recognize it? Maybe point us in the direction of who made it or who bought it recently?" He shrugs then and gestures accross the street, "Whether or not you can help us, we can help you. If the rumored thugs have truly been hired, perhaps we should stick around for a time to... persuade them to take up another line of work."
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Saturday February 25th, 2012 4:53:25 PM
Ed replies to Yondrim with an acknowledging smile, "I like where you're going with this, Centaur, err, Mr.....?"
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Saturday February 25th, 2012 5:49:05 PM
Bosk pulls out the bead and hands it to the master craftsman. Any information you could give us as to the craftsman who made this item, what exactly it was from, or who might have owned it would be of great service to us. The cleric looks about the shop and examines the mans wares.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+11=23 ; Saturday February 25th, 2012 8:38:33 PM
Zane would prefer a metal tankard, glass is just a bit fragile for everyday use as he sees it, but he will look around to see if the glass blower has a dragon made out of his wares.
He'll also try and keep a watch for any "thugs" headed towards the store, this guy is too much of an artist to defend himself.
Perc 23
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Sunday February 26th, 2012 12:00:54 AM
ooc: I always pictured Zane wearing a Jedi robe, except with giant horns ripping through the top.
DM Jim: like Darth Maul
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Sunday February 26th, 2012 8:17:42 AM
ooc: ...and now I'm going to think of that Dual of the Fates music from Phantom Menace whenever Zane gets ready to wallop someone.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Sunday February 26th, 2012 11:20:53 PM
I picture something like this, but the tails of hood that are in front of the horns(where it's split to allow easy donning), are weighted to help hold the hood in place.
(also no pockets on the outside, in the sleeves are small pockets and inside the robe's body are more pockets)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Sunday February 26th, 2012 11:34:09 PM 'Hmm... to bad we didn't see Edna's Glassblowing shop and go in there first' Alexi mumbles. 'We could have gained some extra chits.'
"That's a mighty big stick for killing hopping critters. You need something that won't squish them, as crickets are good eating, y'know." Alexi jests with the glassblower.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+14=29 ; d20+14=22 ; Monday February 27th, 2012 8:40:31 AM
There are enough bulls in this china shop, Zeoll thinks, bringing up the rear. He does not want to squeeze in there and maybe break something, so he stays outside and stays alert.
Perception to identify any threats aroundabouts: 29
Perception to listen to the conversation going on inside: 22
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Monday February 27th, 2012 7:39:44 PM
Beriothian is relieved that Alexi's mumbling is was far to soft for the glassblower to have possible heard ***and if it wasn't, Beri immediately smacks Alexi upside the head... because he is concerned that Alexi is straying from the path of the Lawful Good >.> ***
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Monday February 27th, 2012 8:16:18 PM
OOC:***and if it wasn't, Beri immediately smacks Alexi upside the head... because he is concerned that Alexi is straying from the path of the Lawful Good >.> ***
LOL. Ah, Beriothian has a lot to learn about Alexi's sense of humor.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Monday February 27th, 2012 8:36:04 PM
ooc: LOL. Ah, Alexi has a lot to learn about not using his humor to pick fights with men standing next to molten glass. ;)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Monday February 27th, 2012 9:15:08 PM
"You guys are funny," Restlin says to no one in particular on his way out the door. He finds it odd that the group's face decided to pull guard duty, but figures he'll keep him company. He'll eye this Edna's place as he leaves.
"So," he says to Zeoll. "Watching our back, eh? That's decent of you. You can never be too careful here. Gotta be on the lookout at all times! Heather and Marta learned that the hard way, as did scores and scores of lovely prostitutes...such a shame, that. You think it's honorable work, prostitution? I do...nice girls using their god-given talents to earn a living, and everyone's happy in the end. I guess I can see why some would get their knickers in a bunch over it, but to each his own says I.
"See anything yet? You can never be too careful...any distractions and *poof*, you're dog meat; just another corpse Bosk can't talk to. Be sure to listen for anything important that may be going on...."
He continues on like this for the foreseeable future.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Monday February 27th, 2012 10:03:05 PM
Zeoll grins at Restlin, and suggests that he might do well to keep an open eye too. :-)
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 56/56 CMD: 20 Spells d20+14=18 ; d20+11=17 ; Monday February 27th, 2012 11:05:30 PM
Squeezing into the tiny shop with the others doesn't look enticing, so Beltrin stays outside with Zeoll and Restlin. As Restlin begins prattling on, he shakes his head and tries to stay focused on their surroundings, also trying to hide the grin that sneaks across his face.
He also ponders the theft of Zane's fur. Although scrying spells are beyond his capability he thinks that he remembers something about them being more effective if you had something personal to the object, and fur is pretty personal. He addresses Zeoll and Restlin "Do you two remember anything about scrying spells? If we're chasing down a magic user, couldn't they use that fur to spy on Zane?"
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C d20+5=17 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 12:31:26 AM
Ed gives a sneer at Alexi's comment, however quiet he intended it to be, and replies to Alexi when he tries to crack a joke, "Don't eat bugs, never trusted a man who would."
Turning his attention to the bead, Ed takes a good look at it and responds, "Yup, I made this one. It and twelve others just like it for a custom ordered bracelet. Gentleman said it was for a ladyfriend of his. Had me deliver it too, to her residence." Putting the bead back down, Ed begins bargaining, "So, I figure you want to find this person. I need protection. You guys hang around outside for a few hours until these thugs arrive, put a whooping to them and I'll give you the address. Deal?"
Outside, Zeoll notices the face of an old woman, probably in her late fifties, peering at them behind a shade in Edna's Glassblowing shop. Beltrin on the other hand is pretty positive that having a piece of the person, hair and such, really does aid alot in attempts to scry said person.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:11:06 AM
"...I mean, who would do that to a bunch of lovely, lovely prostitutes? We're dealing with a real sicko here, Zeoll. Mark my words: this will be bloody. No good can come of...whooping? Who said whooping. Yes. Yes we can whoop someone for you. Who needs whooping? Vera needs a test run, and I can think of no place better than a crowded Hook City market.
"I'm kidding of course, friends...breath. Seriously though, we can help. Right, guys?" Restlin looks around hopefully.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:16:52 AM
As for Beltrin's query: We may need to check with the WLA about scrying protection for Zane. Of course, how much damage could having an enemy scry on us do? We're hardly a sneaky group. We've got the largest Taur collection in Hook City...
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/14/16 CMD 19 DR 1/- Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:49:40 AM
"Powers willing, we'll not need to harm them and our mere presence will prove to be enough of a deterence to any thugs. I've found such bullies rarely want to fight someone willing to fight back." Yondrim replies to Ed before looking towards his companions still present in the glassblowers shop. Unless someone voices objections to Ed's request, he'll agree, "But we'll take you up on your agreement. Though, even if you give us the address now we would probably stay and see to these thugs for you just the same."
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:54:05 AM
To Ed's remark, Alexi simply adds "You would, on both accounts, if your life depended upon it."
'So, the man made the bead. I'm surprised he's not dead yet.
To Beriothian he whispers "I've got a hunch this shop will be the next target. If anyone in the group can see Invisible things, it's not a bad idea to start looking for them now."
Then he adds, out loud to the others, "If anything else in this shop takes your fancy, better get it now. It probably won't be in one piece tomorrow." Then Alexi goes outside to keep watch also.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+4=15 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 12:02:48 PM
Zane, still looking for a blown glass dragon, preferably a metallic looking dragon, maybe even Bronzeish in coloration. Zane also tries to remember about scrying and what his teachers taught him about those magics. Of course most of his training was in the martial arts and not magic. What magic he has learned is self taught and secondhand knowledge learned by listening to others.
Know Spellcraft 15
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Tuesday February 28th, 2012 12:03:56 PM
Ed scowls at Alexi as he leaves the shop. Whatever goodwill anyone may have built with the glassblower, it was more than likely gone.
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Tuesday February 28th, 2012 12:06:39 PM
Zane mentally concurs that his fur would indeed help in any scrying attempts against him. Looking about as he thinks, he see's an entire zoo captured in glass figurines against one wall of Ed's shop--amongst them are small dragons of every color. If Ed had anything bigger in dragon shape, it isn't apparent.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 d20+2=22 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 3:32:59 PM
Restlin looks on incredulously as Alexi passes. "It's like he's the anti-you," he mentions to Zeoll. "Maybe you should get in there and smooth things over. I'll keep an eye out here on the street. Can't be too careful, you know..."
Perception 22 (Now? Now I get a natural 20?)
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+18=26 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 7:09:11 PM
Zeoll chuckles and agrees. He enters the shop and engages Ed in conversation. "Excuse me frriend, but my comrade in arms misspoke without thinking. We are a powerful adventuring group, and therefore we have encountered powerful enemies, but we have no reason to think that you are a target."
More later. gotta catch a train.
Diplomacy check 26.
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Tuesday February 28th, 2012 7:45:10 PM "I'm a target? Of course I am, of ol'Edna there, blast her hide."
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Tuesday February 28th, 2012 8:03:26 PM
Zeoll continues his attempts to befriend and sooth the artisan. "We don't countenance the use of violence for intimidation, good glassblower, and we will do what we can to help you. Would you mind if I and my friends walked over to pay Edna a visit? Why wait for hoodlums when we can go right to the source?"
Ed's Glassblowing -- Jim C Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:13:58 PM "Do whatcha want, I'm not your daddy!"
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:19:38 PM
Alexi returns Restlin's look but with a blank expression instead, "I'm just telling the truth. If he does not like to hear the truth it's not my fault. He's the only link to the suspected murderer and you don't want to warn him? Not a target? Pffft."
Intimidation is one of Alexi's strong points. His philosopy is Better to Intimidate and prevent violence than to do nothing and let violence happen because of perceived weakness.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=23 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:31:45 PM Please forgive Alexi, he's still at that age where he confuses insolence with courage. But I wouldn't pay him much mind, I happen to know that kid eats bug... that is to say that he will likely be finding a pile of them when he takes a bite of his dinner tonight. Beri gives a sly wink to Ed and continues Of course we will be more than happy to help protect your store. Unfortunately, when Alexi mentioned a target he was referring to someone even more terrifying than a woman's scorn. We've dealt with murders, fought off hordes of undead, and even walked in other realms, but in the hundred plus years I've walked these lands I had never before seen a scene that burned into my soul the full reality of the term 'blood bath' until today. The one I speak of, the one we believe you sold the beads to, is the one Alexi fears might target you. Please don't judge the boy to hard for his words, I think he's just struggling to put on a brave face.
Diplomacy = 23 ooc: intimidate? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. ;)
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 56/56 CMD: 20 Spells d20+3=21 ; Wednesday February 29th, 2012 1:26:32 AM "I agree, we don't have time to wait around for these thugs to show up, let's go visit Edna and straighten this out." Once he thinks that he's out of earshot of Ed, he mentions to the rest of the group. "I'm not sure we should take Ed's story at face value, I have a feeling he could either be using us as dupes against, or worse, trying to bait us into sticking around while he gets in touch with whoever he sold that bracelet too. And uh, Restlin, can we keep Vera in the holster for a while? This might require more subtlety.... although Domi knows that's not our specialty..."
------------------- Sense Motive to see if Ed was being honest with the Iron Adventurers: 21
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 7:26:46 AM
Restlin could have sworn he told his friends he was kidding, but rolls with it.
"I'll do my best, Beltrin, but Vera is a fickle mistress. Anyway, straightening this out with Edna may be a good idea. It would probably do everyone well for her to know that a Hook City adventuring company with full permission to brawl in the middle of the street for the common good is out here and not about to let her thugs interfere with their officially sanctioned investigation."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 7:34:49 AM
ooc: I assumed it was a joke and it was just a FireFly reference.
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/14/16 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+12=32 ; Wednesday February 29th, 2012 2:41:22 PM
Yondrim nods to Ed in salute and moves out of the store to the street, muttering once out of the glassblowers ear shot, "Don't eat bugs? Bah. So says a man that's never tried a handful of spaced honey locust."
And, a bit more loudly as he moves across the street to the man's wife store, "We would do well to talk to her as well. I hope to avoid any bloodshed here today... there has been enough death in the city today already."
"Good Merchant.. Edna... We are the Iron Adventurers, acting on behalf of the city's Magistrate in an investigation and would like a word if you would give us a moment of your time." he calls towards the shop, hoping to meet her gaze if she peers out the window at him. He keeps a smile on his face and his body language as non-confrontational as possible.
Diplomacy on Edna: 32
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+18=38 ; Wednesday February 29th, 2012 4:03:32 PM
Zeoll intends to Aid Another for Yondrim's diplomacy, not thinking it likely he would beat his friend's 32. Then he rolled a nat 20. LOL!
Zeoll lends his voice to Yondrim's. "We hope to help you rresolve yourr situation with Ed frrom accrross the strreet. As neutrral parrties, we can help sorrt this out peacefully."
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+11=22 ; Wednesday February 29th, 2012 5:32:36 PM
To the shop keeper, "I'd like to purchase the bronze dragon figurine, and I'm wondering if you have one that is larger as well." After wards, Zane will pack the item away in his haversack for safe keeping and will stand outside the shop in his stoic manner, just watching for the thugs to arrive. He'll let some of the others visit the other shop and will be ready to respond if needed.
Perception 22
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Wednesday February 29th, 2012 5:54:57 PM
I suggest we keep a man here, several in the road, and some at Edna's. We don't want this shop attacked while at Edna's.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 9:08:18 PM
Zane speaks up, "I'll stay here, I'm pretty good at being intimidating, by doing nothing." (not really, but zane thinks so)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 9:08:41 PM
ooc: I'll stay, but it's a group approaching so we probably want more than one person staying behind (plus we don't want Edna to think we are there to attack her, so small numbers would be better). I vote that those already at Edna's stay there, those not yet there stand guard.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 9:11:18 PM
ooc: I was going to ask how a one ton minotar with deadly horns sticking out of his head could have such a low intimidation score... he can't, you added your total wrong :)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 9:41:27 PM
Outside Alexi grins at Yondrin's comment. "I've heard of Spiced Honey Locust, but not Spaced. Either way, I spent some time with a barbarian out on the dry, dusty plains. He was a decent cook even though we never realy knew what he was cooking. I'm quite sure there were bugs in his stews, but the alternatve was an empty stomach with days and days of nothing but dry, dusty plains in all directions.
Alexi volunters to stay outside and keep watch but whispers to Yondrin before he goes into Edna's shop, "Ask her if she can identify or describe the typical customers that visit Ed's shop and if there have been any unusual visitors in the last few days. More likely than not, she saw the person that ordered the beaded necklace."
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Wednesday February 29th, 2012 10:41:10 PM Talk about eating bugs, remember when we went to the Sargrass? The people there eat giant slugs!!! Not bad, but I definitely prefer the cuisine of Hook City. I don't have Zeoll's gilded tongue, but I have no preference on which group I go with.
ooc: Am I correct in assuming that we will easily be able to see across the street to the other shop, or hear a yell for backup? How long would it take for someone to go from shop to shop, in case the mob shows up or Edna starts trouble? I am assuming about 1 round.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Thursday March 1st, 2012 12:02:56 AM
OOC: Berri, Zane took Meeker as the alternate Racial trait, no Racial bonus for him
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Thursday March 1st, 2012 10:40:55 AM
Restlin decides he's going to stay put in the street. He sees the wisdom of avoiding conflict, but by golly if there's going to be a fight he wants to be at ground zero.
The Street -- Jim C Thursday March 1st, 2012 12:18:22 PM
Sensing that Ed is indeed telling the truth, the group spreads out. Some go to talk to Edna while others take to the street, fanning out. The street that these shops and most other buildings occupy, are on the single straight wide street that stretches North to South. Standing in the middle of it, one can see all the way down one end to the other--then there is the other part of Labortown on the other side of the narrow strait, patterned much like West Labortown.
As Zane buys a bronze dragon and is told that larger items can be custom ordered for approximately 100gp for a 6' tall dragon, Yondrim and Zeoll have words with Edna.
"So you're not here to bust up my shop? Well that's a relief, I thought Ed had hired you to put me out of business." Edna visibily relaxes and then says sadly, "That man has brought me so much trouble. He beat me when we were married and cheated on me numerous times and now he's trying to take what little I have and ruin me." Composing herself, she asks, "What can I help you with, magistrate?"
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+18=22 ; d20+7=18 ; Thursday March 1st, 2012 7:02:56 PM
Zeoll talks gently to the lady. He assures her that the Iron Adventurers are not thugs, but legal deputies. They are investigating a heinous crime. Maybe she can help identify the bead.
Diplomacy 22
But he also says the group is devoted to protecting those in danger of hooliganism and threat. He asks how it comes that both Ed and Edna have said that the other is planning to hire hoods to attack the other.
He listens carefully to get a hunch of the lady's motives and honesty.
Sense Motive 18 ... maybe my pals would also like to listen to the lady's story with a sensative ear ... ie, aid another!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=26 ; Thursday March 1st, 2012 8:46:12 PM
Beriothian waits outside and stands guard, keeping an eye peeled for signs of trouble.
Perception = 26
ooc: I would aid you, but I don't think I can from where I am
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Thursday March 1st, 2012 11:05:24 PM
Alexi waits outside also, pondering why, by all accounts, if Edna had that much against Ed, did she open a shop right across from his. Would be more prudent to go down the street a ways?
Alexi muses that this may be a ploy to garner more business for both of them. As people choose sides, they purchase from one or the other to 'show up' the other, and the other glassblowers get left out.
Clever, very clever indeed...
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/14/16 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20=14 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 9:13:16 AM
Yondrim listens to Zeoll and the woman, glancing to his furry Taur companion from time to time to signal any doubts or affirmations about what is said (aid another sense motive)
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+11=24 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 6:16:52 PM
Zane orders a large Bronze Dragon and then heads out front to stand there and look tough, per his usual, he says very little, but stays alert.
Perception 24
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 d20+2=8 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 6:52:05 PM
Restlin is quickly growing bored, but keeps Vera tucked away. He briefly asks if anyone has time for a quick game of cards, but everyone else seems intent on watching for danger.
Restlin decides he should too, so he takes a look around for any ne're-do-wells...
***
Perception = 8 - Obviously his heart isn't in it.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Friday March 2nd, 2012 6:56:53 PM
Bosk remains at Ed's, fairly confident in his abillity to stay alive until the others arrive, should the worst happen. In the mean time he ensures no thugs enter Ed's and keeps an eye on the others by looking out the window. Should there be any trouble he will try to assist the other Iron Adventurer's.
Can you please tell me more about the history between your conflict. Any additional information might could be useful in resolving this quickly.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Friday March 2nd, 2012 9:37:06 PM
ooc: checking in
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 56/56 CMD: 20 Spells d20+9=12 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 9:45:05 PM
Beltrin finds himself once again crowded out of the shop by the taurs and on the street with Restlin and Beri. He attempts to keep an eye out for danger, while ignoring Restlin's suggestions for an impromptu card game, although he finds it rather tempting. Resolving disputes with silvery words has never been his strong suit.
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Perception: 12
The Street -- Jim C Saturday March 3rd, 2012 4:11:41 PM "So he admits to sending thugs to trash my shop? So why aren't you arresting him?" Edna seems a bit flustered and both Zeoll and Yondrim sense she really does hate her ex.
Getting the specifics of Zane's order and requiring a 50% deposit before any work is done (small dragon cost 10gp), Ed turns his attention to Bosk. "What's there to resolve? Until she moves her shop or dies, there's nothing else to resolve."
Outside on the street, those keeping watch notice a large group of men, ten or more, walking down the street in their direction. They are some 100' away.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Saturday March 3rd, 2012 5:17:13 PM
Beriothian notices a group walking down the street towards them. He reaches back and gives a quick knock on the shop door behind him. Assuming the group inside has someone paying attention he will give them a subtle nod, then he leans puts on his sunglasses and leans back.
ooc: is there a place where Beri can use his stealth and slip into the shadows?
Dm Jim: in the middle of the day... down an alleyway. You won't see them, they won't see you.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 d20+2=22 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 6:41:47 PM
Restlin notes the men approaching & pulls out his acid arrow wand. He keeps in in his palm, partially up his sleeve. He tries to figure out if they look hostile...
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Sense motive - 22 (nat 20)
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/14/16 CMD 19 DR 1/- Sunday March 4th, 2012 1:20:37 PM
Though he standing outside Edna's shop, his attention is on the merchant and not on the approaching group of men so, for now and unless warned otherwise he keeps his focus on Edna.
"He did not admit to any such thing. Instead, he accused you of hiring thugs to damage his shop... and seemed to be genuinely concerned about it." he gives Zeoll another glance before looking back towards Edna, "Could there be another glass merchant that hired thugs to trash both of your shops?"
The Street -- Jim C Sunday March 4th, 2012 1:47:05 PM
Edna shakes her head, "What is it that you want then?"
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Monday March 5th, 2012 1:17:24 PM
Zeaoll assures the good lady that the Iron Adventurers want to keep the peace. Then he steps outside to see what is what.
If the approaching group is armed and does NOT look like officials of the city, Zeoll will cast Calm Emotions on the whole group. The save DC is 21.
Either way, he stands firm and addresses them when they are in voice range, say 50 ft or so. "Hail, good fellows! What brrings you herre, in such a grroup?"
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Monday March 5th, 2012 4:25:29 PM
Zane leaves a down payment on a large sized Brass Dragon glass sculpture, he then steps outside with his cohorts.
Huh, what? -- Jim C d20+3=22 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+1=3 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 7:26:37 PM ooc: Zeoll, how are you getting DC21 on this spell? I only count up to DC20
"Huh, what the hell is going on here?" The leader shouts out as the spell erupts in the middle of his group of men. "Who in the nine levels of Premiun's gap are you to attack us?!" Looking to his men, seeing most of them are acting strangely, the man slaps the man next to him, "Snap out of it, draw your weapons and prepare to be attacked by these scoundrels!"
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Monday March 5th, 2012 8:25:40 PM
Zeoll's Spell DC: His Chr is 24 (I have to update his PC sheet), so +7. Second level spell for +2. Two feats for +2. Base 10 = 21.
DM Jim: ah yes, his Chr is wrong. Tsk tsk.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=14 ; d20+12=20 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 9:12:10 PM
Beriothian wonders whether the group was anything but a Uh... sorry about my over exuberant friend over here. He's a little excited today and was sharing a blessing to give you peace. He probably should have asked first, but you know how impulsive bards can be.
Beriothian keeps an eye on the group. He will do nothing if they relax, but will draw his rapiers if they start to attack (free action).
Diplomacy = 14 perception = 20
Bollocks! -- Jim C Monday March 5th, 2012 9:16:45 PM "Bollocks! Who do you think you are to cast spells on us? Perhaps you're looking for a fight?" The leader looks to his others and still see's several all doe eyed and it infuriates him to the point where he smacks another of his crew, "Damn you, can't you see you've been charmed?" Several others in his crew begin doing likewise to the others being complacent.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20+10=23 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 9:27:43 PM
Alexi chuckles at the leader's confusion. The spell gave the group a little time to assess the mood of the approaching group. If they had been casually strolling down the street, they'd not have immediately picked the loitering Iron Adventuers as the culprint. Since the leader did, he must have been heading to Ed's shop to begin with.
Alexi casually draws his flail, not looking at the group up the street, and while whistling a tune, twirls the wooden spiked head around with panashe. Once they reach within 30' of him, they see how expertly that wicked spiked end is wielded. Intimidate (Demoralize) d20+10=23
You can use this skill to frighten an opponent or to get them to act in a way that benefits you. This skill includes verbal threats and displays of prowess.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+19=36 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 9:48:57 PM
Zeoll is eager to call out -- "We arre magistrrate-deputies, herre to keep the peace. My magic can only keep the peace, not hurrt you. Tell us what you are doing herre, please, on ourr authorritiy as delegated by Hook City."
Diplomacy 36 if allowed while still concentrating on the spell.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 5th, 2012 10:20:12 PM wow, that man is fast!
You ain't in .... -- Jim C d20+8=18 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 11:28:06 PM "You ain't in Hook City!" Says one of the 'thugs' as he throws a dagger at Zeoll, whizzing by his head. The others stand fast, ready for the Iron Adventurers to act as the street clears in the midst of this mexican standoff.
Thugs are approximately 50' away.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 5th, 2012 11:44:56 PM We may be outside the city walls, but it is common knowledge that the protection that guards Hook City extends to The Docks. That's one of the reason that these docks are so safe.
You ain't in .... -- Jim C d20+8=21 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 12:33:20 AM You ain't at the Docks either, you dirty Hooker!" Another thug yells out and throws another dagger, barely missing Beri.
The Docks are in fact in North Hook. You are in Labortown.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:14:50 AM
"If the Iron Adventurers were looking for a fight, you'd be blood stains by now," the wizard quips. "I think you'll find our authority quite valid here. Now stop adding to Beri's dagger collection and cool it."
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OOC: As far as I can tell, Labortown is still well within Hook City limits. Am I missing something?
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 23/17/19 CMD 19 DR 1/- Tuesday March 6th, 2012 10:14:32 AM
"It seems we have to see to that peace now. You'll want to return to your shop, Merchant Edna" Yondrim says with a sigh before moving to stand by and a little in front of Zeoll, drawing Dom Noncka as he does so and bringing up a Shield of Faith around him. He lets the sword's dull back edge rest against his shoulder as he stares at the men before them, but otherwise makes no threatening actions. A small grin comes to his lips as the men throw daggers and the adventures quip about it.
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Active Spells: Shield of Faith: 36/36 rounds remaining, +3 deflection AC
What Restlin said.. thought only Mudtown wasn't part of Hook City proper.
Alexi AC 29 Tch 16 Ffted 26 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:06:39 AM
Alexi stops his impressively majestic nearly impossible to duplicate display of the art of twirling a flail and goes into full defense. (OOC: +4 AC updated in header)
"Hey guys, I don't think they know how to read, much less read maps!"
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells d20+12=26 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:37:19 AM
Finakly seeing what is going on outside, Bosk draws his weapon and exit's Ed's shop once he hears the commotion. Is there a problem here? th minotaur snarls.
Intimidate = 26
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+1=20 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:39:21 AM
Zane continues to lean against the building, making no moves yet.... He give the group the evil eye, trying to stave off a combat.
Intimidate roll 20 (including Zane's big bonus of a 1)
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:48:27 AM
ooc: My understanding is that the docks are in the city.
Jim C Tuesday March 6th, 2012 12:15:18 PM
ooc: If it isn't apparent, these thugs believe Labortown to be seperate from Hook City, even though it is within the city walls, sorta (they have free access via the canal to exit the city and sail whereever they want).
One other thing, before it gets to misunderstood. You have the power of peace officers only in the context of this case. Anything else is considered outside your jurisdiction.
Eeny meny miny moo --- Jim C d20+8=24 ; d6=2 ; d4+4=5 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 12:19:57 PM "Go back home you frikkin' cow-lovers!" One of the thugs yells out, and suprisingly another dagger is thrown but this time it sticks--in Yondrim (5hp damage). An outburst of jeers and congratulations occur when the dagger finds it's mark.
The street has cleared of all innocent bystanders and those that have sought shelter in the storefronts, peer through the windows to watch the confrontation slowly evolve.
Alexi AC 29 Tch 16 Ffted 26 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 12:57:32 PM
OOC: dang! What a throw! At 50' away, with a - 8 range increment penalty, he still scored a 24! Unless I'm missing something... :}
Dm Jim: these guys must be frikkin' ninjas!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 d20+11=29 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 4:04:34 PM
Restlin is torn. The streets are empty, the enemies are clumped, Vera is calling out to him, and these thugs just stabbed his chef.
On the other hand, Hook City jails aren't reasonable accommodations should he err on the wrong side of the law in this.
He'll think long and hard about the legality of attacking these pests before taking a course of action.
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Knowledge, Local: 29
DM Jim: whoever wins gets to tell their side of the story :)
Alexi AC 29 Tch 16 Ffted 26 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 5:11:47 PM
Alexi is starting to get very much irritated. The yellow-bellied scum won't dare meet them head on, the cavalryman has a mind to send a few arrows in their general direction.
However, the word to attack has not come, yet. So Alexi shuffles over to Yondrin and puts himself in front of him, remaining in Total Defense, providing some pretty good cover.
OOC: Dear DM, are there any animals nearby? Horse, dog, cat, etc.
DM Jim: sorry no.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:24:45 PM
ooc: how well do these guys appear to be armed/armored? are they still approaching us?
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells d20+8=25 ; 2d8+4=12 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:25:49 PM
Bosk grows enraged when the dagger goes flying at his comrades. It only takes a moment for the taurs hair to stand on end, teeth bared and hackles raised. How dare you attack a peaceful man you gutless river rat. Today you meet gargul!!! Ignoring the sword in his hand, Bosk charges the leader of the group and aims his horn directly for the man's heart.
Actions ----------------------------- Atk the leader. Hit AC 25 for 12 dmg (Minotaur charge / Horn gore) Minotaur Charge [Racial] (includes a free intimidation check with atk) Intimidate = 31, This guy should be crapping his pants.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:27:56 PM
ooc: I also have the Minotaur Honor Trait, giving me a +1 bonus on a 1 on 1 fight. Since the other's have not joined in yet, do I get an additional +1 bonus?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:33:03 PM
ooc: Thank you Bosk! I was just about to write asking the group if we could just enter combat now instead of trying to reason with a bunch of testosterone drunk criminals already drawing blood on an innocent taur! My post coming later.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:47:38 PM
ooc: Bosk doesn't take picking on women, children, or attacking the innocent lightly. Yondrim came out of the shop after the fact and had his sword resting over his shoulder in a non-aggressive manner. Had they focused on the spell caster, they would have been more justified...The cow lover comment didn't help either.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+10=14 ; d20+10=22 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=6 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 10:30:15 PM Only the gutless son of a cur would draw the blood of an innocent man while hiding at that range. You have just brought upon yourself the wrath of the oncoming storm!
Beriothian draws his rapiers and runs the entire turn (in a slightly roundabout manner to avoid all AoO) to reach the gang and positions himself in the flanking position his wise friend Bosk has wisely set up for him (hopefully the one that attacked Yondrim). An intangible fire seems to burn in the rogues eyes as he is filled with energy (burning hero point for extra standard action). With full force he thrusts his swords into a violent gang member that had the audacity to laugh and spilling an innocent's blood.
Heroic = 6 (fail) (FYI- Wold trait, roll 1d6. On a 1, you get the point back.)
DM Jim: There is no possible way to flank the ten men filling the street unless you take a back alleyway, which would take a round or two or make some awesome acrobatics rolls.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Tuesday March 6th, 2012 11:09:11 PM
A voice in the back of Restlin's head comes from no where and reminds him that those who win get to tell their story.
He decides they should win quickly and decisively. Seeing how Bosk is now in Vera-range, he decides to take a more pragmatic approach and casts haste on everyone but himself.
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+1 attack/round, +1 dodge to AC and reflex save - 6 rounds
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 7th, 2012 7:32:34 AM
ooc: how awesome?
Yondrim (Jon) 73/77 HP AC 23/17/19 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+14=16 ; d6+7=9 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 11:04:27 AM
Yondrim grunts as the dagger sinks home and he feels the rage start to build up inside him, but his thoughts go back to the bloody scene they'd just left behind and his stomach roils. He stares out at the men speaking through clenched teeth, but loud enough to carry, "There has been enough death today. We only wished for peace. We said to turn and leave," as he continues, his voices rises with each word as his temper starts to flare again and he pounds towards the men faster than any centaur can naturally run, "Now. There. Will. Be. Blood." Screaming at the last word, he swings his falcata with both hands at the the first man he reaches.
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Charge! Rage!
Attack: 8 BAB + 1 mounted + 2 charge + 1 haste + 2 Rage Str + 4 Hero Point: Hit AC 20, damage a paltry 9
Active Buffs: Shield of Faith: +3 AC, 35/36 rounds Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +30 move Rage!: +4 STR, +4 CON, +2 Will, -2 AC, + 12 HP, 1/8 rounds used Charge!: +2 Hit, -2 AC until end of round
Used Hero Point for +4 to d20 roll
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Wednesday March 7th, 2012 12:20:55 PM
Zeoll continues concentrating in order to keep the enemy Calm. Please let me know if the number of Calm ones drop below two. He'll also take a 40 ft move back away from the enemy.
Zane Stormfront AC 21 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Wednesday March 7th, 2012 1:32:32 PM
Zane, quick casts (not quickened, just a descriptor) Shield and waits for one of the thugs to approach him, being without a weapon, and casting a spell just might lull then into thinking he's mostly harmless....
Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 4 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
Mage Armor 3 hours Shield 3 minutes
Others spells and effects on Zane:
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 56/56 CMD: 20 Spells Wednesday March 7th, 2012 6:35:27 PM
Surprised that the gang of men keep pressing on despite the obviously intimidating fighting men in the group, Beltrin sees Bosk and Yondrim charge. "I guess that news of the Iron Adventurer's hasn't reached Labortown yet, well, they'll learn soon, let's even up the odds a little." Beltrin pulls a small, intricate shovel from his pocket and concentrates intensely as he calls forth a spell.
------------------------- Cast Create Pit trying to target 4 of the men, ideally the lip of the pit will not be adjacent to Bosk or Yondrim.
(10x10 pit appears, 30ft deep, DC 17 Reflex save or anyone in the targeted area falls in, anyone that ends their turn adjacent to the pit has to make a reflex save with a +2 bonus or fall in due to the sloped edge).
Eeny meny miny moo --- Jim C d20+12=21 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=19 ; d4+3=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=7 ; d4+3=4 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=6 ; d4+3=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 9:37:10 PM
Hooves strike cobblestone in rapid succession as Bosk thunders towards his target. The leader of the thugs is ready for the attack and jumps to the side and slashes down hard on Bosk, but can't seem to penetrate his armor as he takes a horn to the side, ripping through his chain shirt and bloodying him badly. Grimacing in pain he takes two more swipes with his longsword and cuts deep into Bosk's side. Two other men that stood along side their leader also attack Bosk mercilessly, almost gleefully, their daggers glancing this way and that off of the minotaurs armor, but one sneaky attack bites deep into his flesh from the flank.
Bosk takes 20hp damage this round
Beri charges forward too, sort of. He attempts to run this way and that, trying to find an opportunity to strike at the flank of one of the attackers, but the wall of men pretty much makes this impossible. The rogue ends up stopping and starting in front of several men who jump forward and attack him, yet none are able too until they try to flank him, which they also find hard to do without getting gored by Bosk, but one does manage to slash Beri with one of their twin daggers.
Beri takes 4hp
Eager to use Vera, Restlin holds back as he see's the others charge forward and instead casts Haste on the three chargers (Bosk, Beri and Yondrim).
Can't be more than 30' apart and the thugs are 50' away, so only the three are affected
Joining his new friends after moving by Alexi the human shield, Yondrim avoids multiple dagger attacks as he lays into the arm of one of his three attackers, but finds a sneaky dagger in his flank as the men surround him.
Yondrim takes 10hp damage after damage reduction
Zeoll continues to concentrate on the lone thug in the back of the group that seems to be very calm about the whole situation as he moves further away from the fight.
Standing idlly, watching all the hubbub, the lone calm thug suddenly finds himself falling into a pit. Astonishingly, a large pit has materialized under his feet, but just at the last moment he throws himself to the side and avoids falling into the pit. His calmness is gone.
Invoking a magical shield around him, Zane carefully watches the fight.
1 Round by tomorrow night
Sorry, once an action has been posted, it's a done deal.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d10=9 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 10:09:59 PM
ooc: Can we get a map? We are at a huge disadvantage when the enemy can flank us and we can't flank them, or even maneuver into logical positions. This is especially true for those of us who are worthless when they can't make sneak attacks ;)
DM Jim: No map this time... as long as it's three on one, there will be one flanking attack. When it becomes 2 to 1 or 3 to 2, no more flanking. Ways to accomplish this would be acrobatics rolls, killing them, or getting more people into the fight.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 7th, 2012 10:29:53 PM
ooc: do Bosk and I have some attacks of opportunity coming our way?
DM Jim: No, they had readied actions as was stated and 5' steps do not incur AoO's. The street is only 45' wide at best, with a bunch of big taurs in the way.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 7th, 2012 10:55:40 PM
ooc: one last question before bed, can I reach the leader with my whip (if I take a 5 foot step)?
Dm Jim: yes, even if you don't move, however please remember you draw AoO's with a whip if I'm not mistaken.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Wednesday March 7th, 2012 11:11:57 PM
Zeoll stops concentrating on his Calming spell. He is only keeping one enemy out of the fight, and he has to do more. He moves so that he is 35-40 ft from the leader. He casts his Cacophonous Call spell on him. The Will save DC is 10+7+2+2=21 to resist. If he fails, he is nauseated for six rounds.
DM Sanity Info:
Cradled Spells (underlined = cast): 0 level: Silent Image, Faerie Fire 1st level: Deep Sleep, Heroism, Suggestion, Locate Object; Comp Lang 2nd level: Divination, Hold Person; Memory Lapse
Bard Spells: Level 1: 0 of 6 cast Level 2: 2 of 4 cast (Calm Emo, Caco Call)
Bard Performance: used 0 of 17 rounds Natural Divination: used 0 of 2 Memory Subdomain recall attempts: used 1 of 9
NOTE TO ALL! If you miss a save or attack by just one, shout! I have an immediate action spell to give you a retroactive +1! Spells currently active: Taur's Try (centaur)
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+5=18 ; 2d8+4=14 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 9:50:24 AM
Zane rushes forward, and attacks once, while he's moving he charges his fists with arcane energy (activate arcane strike(free action) (will activate every round, want me to continue posting it?)
Attack roll 18 Damage 14
Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 4 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
Mage Armor 3 hours Shield 3 minutes
Others spells and effects on Zane:
DM Jim: Arcane strike is a swift action, not that it matters in this round since you have no other swift actions, just for future reference. If you state you keep it on, no problem. If you don't state a specific target in a specific group, I'll just roll randomly for either Beri's, Bosk's or Yondrim's group.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:40:00 AM
Restlin targets their and casts Hold Person on them (DC 17 will save to negate - held for 6 rounds).
DM Jim: their...? Their leader?
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 35 of 55 Spells d20+8=20 ; 2d8+5=16 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+2=4 ; 2d8+5=18 ; d8+5=13 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 1:49:35 PM
The anger still burns in Bosk's eyes, but the the pain in his side causes his muscles to tighten and causes his swing to be a bit off. Despite his pain the taur swings wildly at the leader hoping to teach the leader the picking fights is not acceptable in Hook City and that it will take more than three men to take the taur down.
Full Atk starting with the leader and then moving to the next least armored man attacking him if the leader falls. ------------------------ Full atk 1 with bastard sword hit AC 16 for 19 dmg Full Atk 2 with armor sword spike AC 14 for 14 dmg Nat. atk 3 with horn hit AC 4 (miss) Extra atk due to haste, Hit AC 21 for 16 dmg
Yondrim (Jon) 63/77 HP AC 23/17/19 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+10=24 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=25 ; d6+13=16 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=12 ; d20+10=21 ; d6+13=15 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 3:37:48 PM
Yondrim answers the stabbing knives with a savage snarl and delivers a vicious upwards cut on the thug he charged before rearing up on his hind legs to lash out with his raised iron-shoed hooves. As he comes crashing down he uses the momentum in a downward cut at one of the flanking thugs.
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Attack 1 with Power Attack: Hit AC 24, 16 damage Hoof 1 with PA: Hit AC 23, 10 damage Hoof 2 with PA: Hit AC 25, 12 damage
Haste Attack: Hit AC 21, 15 damage
Active Buffs: Shield of Faith: +3 AC, 34/36 rounds Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +30 move Rage!: +4 STR, +4 CON, +2 Will, -2 AC, + 12 HP, 2/8 rounds used Power Attack: -2 hit, +4 damage (+6 two handed)
Damage: 14
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Thursday March 8th, 2012 3:55:22 PM
OOC: Zeoll tries to coordinate with Restlin. Specifically, if one casts first, and the spell takes hold, the other should target someone else. In a tabletop game with initiative, it would be obvious. Kindly Sweet DM Jim, please don't let us both nauseate and hold the enemy leader! Besides, no one wants to be throwing up and paralyzed at the same time! That's just gross! :-)
DM Jim: you read my mind! Unless you put a if-then qualifier in it, it's gonna happen something like that.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:43/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 41 Thursday March 8th, 2012 7:19:04 PM
ooc: Sorry, I edited what I posted & didn't read the results before I hit submit. I'm holding the punk that threw the dagger at Yondrim.
Alexi AC 23 Tch 10 Ffted 20 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20+17=23 ; d8+7=8 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 7:49:01 PM
OOC: it is a bummer not to have a map. :( On the ASSumption that if any of our guys is flanked, that would put the that enemy on MY side, that is, between ME and my friend. It would be very easy to know this with a map. So I'm having to ASSume that that is so by the statement: No one was flanked on the ready action, only on the subsequent round.
IF that is so, then Alexi charging him would be a flanking attack. IF that is not so, then we should have had a map from Round 0. Blindfight does not work across the internet.
IC: Alexi drops his flail and picks a foe that has (if one has) flanked a friend and draws his sword while charging him. Flanking Charge Att d20+13+2(charge)+2(flanking)= 23, dmg 8
DM Jim: And as I said before, once you post an action, it's a done deal. You did not charge last round, you went full defense. You do not get to see what happens afterwards and then change an action that has already occurred.
Understood it the first time.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Thursday March 8th, 2012 7:54:27 PM
ooc: is there anyone I can flank now?
DM Jim: You're near Bosk since he charged the leader in the middle, so you can try and flank the guy who's flanking him.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Thursday March 8th, 2012 7:59:45 PM
ooc: Don't complain too much Alexi, as a rogue being denied flanking, stealth, and AoO I'm basically just there to distract the enemies and make comments about their father smelling of elderberries.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Thursday March 8th, 2012 8:07:25 PM
ooc: is everyone around me dual weilding daggers, or does someone only have one dagger/two handed weapon?
DM Jim: everyone has dual daggers, except for the leader, he has a longsword.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 d20+10=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=4 ; 3d6=11 ; 3d6=11 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 8:24:19 PM
These racist hillbillies seem to be all over the place, everywhere he looks there are daggers flailing about. Beriothian looks for a gap and "tries" to flank the guy flanking Bosk (though only if doing so would not provoke an AoO), though it's impossible for him to tell in the chaos of this battle whether he is actually succeeding. If flanking is not an option the rogues will simply target the nearest enemy.
Attack left = 16 (18 if flank) damage = 8 sneak attack = 11
Attack right = 16 (18 if flank) damage = 4 sneak attack = 11
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 56/56 CMD: 20 Spells Thursday March 8th, 2012 9:08:39 PM That's a lot of steel these louts are packing! Beltrin curses as his pit proves to be poorly targeted. Seeing Bosk and Yondrim surrounded, he moves forward and casts another spell.
------------------- Move forward to get in range (spell has a 40' range) and cast Slow, targeting the 3 thugs surrounding Yondrim and the 3 closest to Bosk if they are all with 30' of each other (can't tell without a map). Otherwise, he'll target the 6 thugs closest to Yondrim. DC 18 will save or staggered for 6 rounds
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:49:27 PM
If then clause: Zeoll readies the casting of his spell until he sees the results of Restlin's magic. If the leader is effected, he will target one of the ones fighting Bosk. If the leader resists the Hold, Zeoll will target him for the Cacophonous Call.
DM Jim: sorry, you've already posted your turn :)
Eeny meny miny moo round 2 --- Jim C d3=2 ; d20+2=22 ; d6=1 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d4+3=4 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=16 ; d4+3=7 ; d3=2 6d6=14 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 3:39:22 AM
Stopping the spell that he had in place, Zeoll moves back towards the group and then closer to get in range for his spell.
No spell this round. Previous round you moved 40' back placing you at 90' from the thugs (who were at 50' as stated). That means you used two move actions to move 50' to get in range of your spell.
Try as he might, Bosk just doesn't seem to be able to hit the thug's leader, but then with Restlin's haste spell, the minotaur finds he has just one more quick attack to make and connects solidly on the leader, slashing open his chest.
It is a horrendous sight to witness as Yondrim turns the thug who threw the dagger into him, into a bloody paste. There's no coming back from this one.
Yondrim is no longer flanked. You don't pull on Superman's cape.
Rushing forward, Zane's fists begin to glow and crackle with arcane energy. Striking at the foe flanking Bosk, Zane's fist hits the man so hard in the face, several of his teeth fly out.
Bosk is no longer flanked
Invoking a spell that will hold a person helpless, Restlin targets a thug next to the bloody paste of a thug that threw the dagger that hit Yondrim. There isn't even a slight pause as the man resists the spell completely (22, Nat20 save)
Dropping his flail, Alexi rushes forward to aid Beri--drawing his sword, he brings it down on the back of the man flanking his friend with a bloody slash.
Beri is no longer flanked
Deftly Beri finds a small window of opportunity to strike twice between several of his attackers into the back of the man flanking Bosk--the same who just lost several teeth to Zanes attack. Screaming in agonizing pain and clutching at his back, the man falls unconscious.
Amazed at the amount of steel being wielded, Beltrin moves forward and casts his Slow spell on the two thugs attacking Yondrim, the remaining two attacking Bosk and two that are attacking Beri. All of them except one thug on Yondrim succumb to the spells effect.
Striking back at Bosk, the thug leader finds it incredibly hard to penetrate the minotaurs armor, so too does the other man attacking him, but he does manage to get one dagger strike between Bosk's armor joints.
Bosk takes 4hp damage
Yondrim remains unscathed as the two thugs on him strike relentessly but can't seem to harm him.
A sharp lance of pain shoots up Beri's back as a dagger cuts deep into his shoulder blade, spraying blood on those nearby.
Beri takes 7hp damage
In the back of the group, somewhat away from the pit--since he decided he didn't like being so close to the sloped edges of the suddenly appearing pit, Otto decides he better do something. Pulling a wand out of his belt, he takes careful aim at the group of spellcasters (~80' away) beyond the fight and let's fly a fireball. It erupts in the midst of the groups three dedicated spellcasters and melts their hair.
Beltrin, Restlin and Zeoll take 14hp damage, save DC15 Reflex save for half.
Restlin hops around briefly putting out small fires on his clothing. "Must be nice to have a wand of fireball and no problem using it on a city street..."
He responds by taking aim with his acid arrow wand at this Otto fellow.
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Ranged touch: 20 - 4 damage this round, 2d4 damage next two rounds as well
Yondrim (Jon) 63/77 HP AC 23/17/19 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+10=23 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+10=26 ; d6+13=17 ; d6+9=13 ; d6+9=12 ; d6+13=14 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 9:59:10 AM
Turning his wrath on the thug facing him that is still moving at normal speed, Yondrim once again hacks and stomps at the man, spit flying from his lips as he screams a wordless yell.
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Attack 1 with Power Attack: Hit AC 23, 17 damage Hoof 1 with PA: Hit AC 18, 13 damage Hoof 2 with PA: Hit AC 11, most likely a miss but... 12 damage
Haste Attack with PA: Hit AC 26, 14 damage
Active Buffs: Shield of Faith: +3 AC, 33/36 rounds Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +30 move Rage!: +4 STR, +4 CON, +2 Will, -2 AC, + 12 HP, 3/8 rounds used Power Attack: -2 hit, +4 damage (+6 two handed)
Damage to Yondrim: 14
DM Jim - Can you let me know if the thugs falls? I may use a Hero Point to gain another action if he does
DM Jim: He does not fall, he is barely holding on by a thread.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:57/57 CMD = 22 Friday March 9th, 2012 10:18:49 AM
ooc:is Beri still unflanked? Is Beri flanking anyone?
DM Jim: Yes. No.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Friday March 9th, 2012 6:40:09 PM
Zeoll tries to resist the energy attack ... 14 or 7 on a reflex DC 15 ...
Zeoll darns himself at misjudging his ranges. he moves up to 40 ft this round as a move action without incurring AoOs and casts his Cacophonous Call (will DC21) at the most hale and unwounded enemy in range.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 31 of 55 Spells d20+8=11 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+2=16 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d8+5=10 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+4=11 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 6:57:29 PM
The the pain in Bosk's side persists and his muscles remain tight, but as the taur swings wildly at the leader he figures one is bound to find its matk. All life hangs by a thread, I am that thread!!! Die!!!
Full Atk starting with the leader and then moving to the next least armored man attacking him if the leader falls. ------------------------ Full atk 1 with bastard sword hit AC 14 for 10 dmg Full Atk 2 with armor sword spike AC 24 for 12 dmg Nat. atk 3 with horn hit AC 16 for 11them dmg Extra atk due to haste,Hit AC 11 for 14 dmg
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 d20+11=14 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+12=21 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ; 3d6=14 ; 3d6=8 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 6:58:16 PM
Beriothian lets out a gasp as the dagger is removed from his shoulder. As much as he would like to tear that guy to pieces he knows that this is not the most preferable target. Forcing himself to remain focused the rogue takes a 5 foot step and moves into another flanking position (from the number of enemies attacking us I assume there is at least one such position, if not let me know what rolls I would need to get there without provoking AoO)
Attack = 21 Damage = 5 Sneak Attack Damage= 14
Attack = 21 Damage = 3 Sneak Attack Damage= 8
ooc: ignore the first two rolls, I'm exhausted and was misreading Beltrin for Beriothian for their reflex save
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=22 ; d20+12=21 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=7 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=11 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 7:00:53 PM
ooc: forgot to add the the haste bonus
haste left attack =d20+12=22 damage = d6+2=8 sneak attack =3d6=10
haste right attack =d20+12=21 damage = d6+2=7 sneak attack =3d6=11
DM Jim: Uh, no. You only get one more extra attack, not one for each hand.
Zeoll (HP35 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20=15 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 7:07:09 PM
raw roll vs fireball a 15 is good news
DM Jim: yes, now modify your HP to reflect that :)
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+4=21 ; d20+4=15 ; 2d8+4=8 ; 2d8+4=11 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 7:49:10 PM
Zane again channels energy to his limbs and unleashes a flurry on the same target as he already hit, unless the target is or goes down, then Zane will switch to the next.
Zeoll (HP28 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Friday March 9th, 2012 8:35:16 PM
OOC: Sorry, I wanted to make sure I posted before the DM, and I had very limited wifi as the train moved north!
DM Sanity Info:
Cradled Spells (underlined = cast): 0 level: Silent Image, Faerie Fire 1st level: Deep Sleep, Heroism, Suggestion, Locate Object; Comp Lang 2nd level: Divination, Hold Person; Memory Lapse
Bard Spells: Level 1: 0 of 6 cast Level 2: 2 of 4 cast (Calm Emo, Caco Call)
Bard Performance: used 0 of 17 rounds Natural Divination: used 0 of 2 Memory Subdomain recall attempts: used 1 of 9
NOTE TO ALL! If you miss a save or attack by just one, shout! I have an immediate action spell to give you a retroactive +1! Spells currently active: Taur's Try (centaur)
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 16/13/16 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells d20+5=11 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d6+9=16 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 8:38:47 PM
Smelling slightly like the bacon that Yondrim cooked for breakfast, Beltrin decides that fighting a ranged battle with Otto will be a losing proposition and joins the fray with his companions. He unslings his sword and lets himself succumb to the anger that was bottled --------------------- Free Action: enter rage Move action: Move forward up to 40' next to the nearest available thug Standard action: Attack with greatsword, power attack, Hit AC 29 for 19 damage (forgot to add rage bonus to rolls above)
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20+13=31 ; d8+7=9 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+7=8 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 9:11:31 PM
Alexi takes whatever steps he needs to that don't provoke AoO against him to flank Beri's attcker that stabbed him in the back if possible. If it is not possible to take a move to flank that guy without provoking AoO, then he takes whatever move he needs to attack the nearest one without porovoking an AoO.
If he can do so with a 5' step, he will do so with a 5' step. If it takes more than 5' but less than 20' he will move up to, but no more than, 20'. If he can avoid the pit, he will avoid the pit. If whatever move he makes puts him next to the pit, he will not do that, as he does not want to be pushed into the pit.
If I missed anything, dang, I'm sorry. 1st Fighter Att Hit AC31, dmg 9 2nd Fighter Att Hit AC26, (Dang! missed Crit by 1 both times!), dmg 8
OOC: Hey Zeol!, does that retroactive +1 work for Crits?
Eeny meny miny moo round 3 --- Jim C d20+2=15 ; d3=2 ; d3=3 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=14 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=10 ; d4+3=5 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=14 ; 6d6=26 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 3:26:45 AM
His clothes still smoldering, Restlin fires back with an Acid Arrow and hits Otto squarely in the chest.
Turning to a fresh target, Yondrim once again attacks repeatedly--frothing at the mouth as he almost kills another who would dare to attack him.
Moving the proper distance, Zeoll casts a spell at one of the men attacking Bosk, who immediately begins to spew bile laced salmon with andouille sausage all over his leader and Bosk. No amount of presdigitation is going to get that out.
Attacking the leader once more, only Bosks armor spike manages to catch him. Yet the man won't go down--but he is on his last legs.
Beri turns to find the man who just slashed him and gives him a slashing back. Too bad he couldn't flank him or the man would probably be dead, not just cut up badly.
Switching to the next foe, Zane hits one more time, possibly breaking the man's collarbone.
Deciding not to get into a spell battle, Beltrin flies into a rage--leaving his two spellcasting companions behind and charges the man Yondrim nearly killed seconds ago. He's dead for sure now that Beltrin splits his skull.
Sidestepping, Alexi finishes off the thug Beri just attacked, leaving the pair with only one man standing against them.
The thug leader yells out in triumph as he defeats Bosk's armor, sending his longsword sliding between a few ribs on the cleric of Gargul.
Bosk takes 11hp damage
The lone man on Yondrim slices and dices and cuts him deep with one of his daggers.
Yondrim takes 5hp damage
Beri ducks, dodges, dives, and dodges once more to avoid all the attacks coming at him from his lone assailant.
Standing together, Restlin and Zeoll feel the intense immolation surrounding them once more as Otto unleashes another fireball.
Restling and Zeoll take 26hp damage unless they make a DC15 Reflex roll
1 Round By Monday Night or sooner.
I will be posting on the weekend if everyone posts in time.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:16/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining d20+2=20 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 8:17:15 AM
Restlin manages to jump out of most of the blast, but still gets toasted in the process.
"Enough of this! Zeoll, I bid you farewell!" The wizard decides to seek cover - preferably a merchant's cart that can provide full cover. He'll cast resist energy (vs fire, obviously) before considering his next move.
Jim: I'll leave it to you to tell me how much, if any, cover Restlin can find.
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Resist energy (short version): First 10 HP of fire damage are ignored.
Zeoll (HP2 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+5=14 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 9:00:19 AM
OOC: First off, dear kindly DM Jim, can Zeoll have used an immediate action to help Alexi confirm a crit? That would have been with a Timely Inspiration spell, which Zeoll had just mentioned he wanted to do if the possibility arose.
Either way, Zeoll tries to dodge out of the way of the fire. His reflex mod is a +5, and he rolls a 14! He misses by one! As he takes the full 26 points of damage, he regrets that his Timely Inspiration spell only works for attacks and skill checks, not saves!
And where does that leave poor Zeoll? It puts him at exactly two hit points! At this point, with no healing available to him, Zeoll looks side to side. Is there a shopfront or door he can enter? Like Restlin, Zeoll needs to take cover, preferably total cover.
If Zeoll can get to cover with a 40ft move, he will cast a Cacophonous Call on an enemy, prefereably the one who has been tossing fireballs, and then dive for cover, into a shop, say. Or if discretion is the better part, he'll take a double move to find refuge. Maybe into one of the glassblower shops.
DM Jim: My first impression is no, since it's not technically an attack roll or skill check. But I've asked on the rules board for clarification.
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Saturday March 10th, 2012 10:30:59 AM
ooc: how far away am I from that pyromaniac?
Yondrim (Jon) 63/77 HP AC 23/17/19 CMD 19 DR 1/- Saturday March 10th, 2012 10:45:32 AM
OOC: To go with Beri's question... Is he on the other side of the pit? And does Yondrim have a clear path to the pit now that two out of the three thugs that surrounded him are down?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:16/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining 2d4=8 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 12:35:18 PM
OOC: forgot to roll the continuing acid damage on this Otto fellah: 8 damage
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Saturday March 10th, 2012 12:44:19 PM
Is the flamebug near Zane? if he is, Zane will make him the next target.
Eeny meny miny moo round 3 --- Jim C Saturday March 10th, 2012 1:41:54 PM
Otto jumps in glee as he see's the two flee.
Otto is approximately 40' from the melee line. Anyone except Bosk and Zane because of the pit that is in the way, can charge him . However, anyone that leaves the fight will get an AoO against them.
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Saturday March 10th, 2012 2:47:14 PM
ooc: how many guys can I reach from my location? Is there anyone I can flank?
DM Jim: 2. Maybe the leader.
Yondrim (Jon) 59/77 HP AC 21/15/17 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20=7 ; +12=12 ; d6=6 ; +13=13 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 9:22:06 PM
Hearing another explosion behind him, Yondrim glances over his shoulder to see some of his smoldering companions fleeing for cover and whips his gaze to the wand wielding Otto. Ignoring the remaining thug around him and the dagger in his side, the centaur charges toward the presumed wizard with a howl and offers him a mighty swing of his sword.
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Charge Attack: Hit AC 19, 19 damage
Active Buffs: Shield of Faith: +3 AC, 32/36 rounds Haste: +1 hit, +1 AC, +1 reflex, +30 move Rage!: +4 STR, +4 CON, +2 Will, -2 AC, + 12 HP, 4/8 rounds used Power Attack: -2 hit, +4 damage (+6 two handed) Charge!: +2 hit, -2 AC
Damage to Yondrim: 19
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Saturday March 10th, 2012 11:08:38 PM
OOC: Zeol and DM, and anyone else, I think the key word in that spell is fail. SInce Alexi didn't actually fail his attack roll, I don't think it applies. The guy is dead anyway, so deader won't make much difference. :)
BTW: how many are left? Where are they?
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Saturday March 10th, 2012 11:11:01 PM
ooc: what will it take for me to flank the leader?
DM Jim: possibly an attempt to move to flank him.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20+13=14 ; d20+8=13 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 2:53:35 PM
Blindly looking around, Alexi guesses there's a bandit close enough for him to swing a sword at. If he can reach the unfortunate bloke with a 5' step he'll do so to get his two attacks in. If it takes more than a 5' step he won't get his two attacks.
1st Fighter att d20+13 = 14 miss, I'm sure.
2nd Fighter att (if applicable) d20+8 = 13, another miss too, i'm sure.
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+12=30 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+5=10 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 4:41:10 PM
Zane will make a tumbling move to close the distance to the firebug, (move acrobatics roll 30, avoid AoO 19) He will then plant one hit on him. as he was tumbling through to reach his target, his again channels energy to his limbs. (Arcane Strike) Zane misses with his slap punch as he stops moving (attack roll 10)
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=28 ; d3=1 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=29 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=5 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=7 ; 3d6=10 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 7:23:36 PM
Beriothian sees that the leader of the group has left himself open, and he carefully maneuvers into flanking position. Hopefully he and Bosk can make short work of this guy.
Attack Right = 28 Damage = 8 Sneak Attack = 13
Attack Left = 13 Damage = 5 Sneak Attack = 7
Attack Haste = 29 Damage = 5 Sneak Attack = 10
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 20 of 55 Spells d20+8=19 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+2=16 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d8+5=15 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=4 d6=4 d6=3 d6=6 Sunday March 11th, 2012 8:21:49 PM
Seeing the leader weaken drives Bosk to attack even harder, his steelgrass sword flashing in the sun. May Gargul have mercy on your soul! If the leader falls he moves on to the man attacking him that appears to have the lowest AC.
Full Atk starting with the leader and then moving to the next least armored man attacking him if the leader falls. ------------------------ Full atk 1 with bastard sword hit AC 24 for 15 dmg (19 w/ sneak dmg) Full Atk 2 with armor sword spike AC 20 for 6 dmg (10 w/ sneak dmg) Nat. atk 3 with horn hit AC 16 for 8 dmg (11 w/ sneak dmg) Extra atk due to haste,Hit AC 19 for 14 dmg (20 with sneak dmg)
Eeny meny miny moo FINALE --- Jim C d20+5=7 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 9:01:03 PM
It's a bloody blur to some as the combat finishes with Beri killing the leader and Bosk killing the thug striking at Yondrim charging away. With Yondrim beheading poor Otto the flamebug, leaving just one thug left battling Alexi, he immediately yells out, "I surrender! Don't kill me, the block is yours!!!"
Restlin and Zeoll are safely tucked away from any harm in their respective alleyways.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:16/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining d8+1=9 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 9:33:08 PM
Restlin hears the last thug surrender and pops out of his hiding place. He immediately walks over to the badly injured Zeoll and pokes him with the wand of CLW the Iron Adventurers bought (9 healing).
"Zeoll, I love being us, do you know that? We get torched and our friends behead the poor dumb bastard who did it. You can't buy friends like that, no sir you can't."
OOC: I'm not sure if we're still in combat, so I'm just casting CLW once. Let me know if I can start poking the rest of us.
DM Jim: Please make a DC20 UMD roll since cure light wounds is not on your class' spell list.
Use a Wand, Staff, or Other Spell Trigger Item: Normally, to use a wand, you must have the wand's spell on your class spell list. This use of the skill allows you to use a wand as if you had a particular spell on your class spell list. Failing the roll does not expend a charge.
Try Again? Yes, but if you ever roll a natural 1 while attempting to activate an item and you fail, then you can't try to activate that item again for 24 hours.
So you cannot take 20 on this check.
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Sunday March 11th, 2012 10:28:28 PM Bosk, please take my wand and stabilize any wounded you can.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:16/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Sunday March 11th, 2012 10:47:56 PM
OOC: Shoot...misunderstood the rule.
Restlin scratches his head as he pokes Zeoll with the wand to no affect. "Well Zeoll, maybe you better do this."
The wizard hands the CLW wand to the liontaur, handle first.
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Sunday March 11th, 2012 11:23:38 PM
ooc: That's why I usually ask Bosk to cast the spells for me. I have a 75% success rate with wands right now, pretty respectable but not high enough to use reliably yet.
Zeoll (HP2 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d8+1=7 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=8 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 7:49:02 AM
Zeoll is happy to take the wand and use it on whoever needs it. "If no one objects," he says, "I'll tap myself, Rrestlin, and Bosk each thrree times to starrt."
Then Zeoll goes over to the dead. He studies the way the drops of blood have fallen. The pattern on the road where Otto's head bounced. He takes 10 minutes.
[OOC: Getting ready for a Natural Divination]
DM Jim: not so fast... :)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Monday March 12th, 2012 8:18:45 AM
"Woo! That is so much better. Thanks Zeoll...Zeoll?" He turns to the rest of the Iron Adventurers. "We spend far too much time studying dismembered bodies, you know that? We're going to get a reputation."
The wizard then walks over and rummages through Otto's belongings. "Beltrin, you want this wand? Vera's all the woman I need..."
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- 2d8+6=20 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 1:07:14 PM
Yondrim lets out a fierce snarl as the wand wielders head flies off and whirls back towards the melee to see his companions dispatch most of the remaining thugs and the last to surrender. With the threat gone and the battle over, the anger he felt inside leaves him suddenly only to be replaced by a deep weariness. He leaves Otto's body where it falls and slowly makes his way to the surrender thug, breathing heavily.
"Your weapons... there." Yondrim says to the thug, pointing to the street next to him with his still dripping sword. Assuming the man complies, Yondrim continues, his breathing coming easier now. "Why were you here?"
As the centaur listens to the man's answer he mutters to himself and runs his hands over his wounds. They glow a soft pale green and the broken skin knits together.
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Yondrim would be fatigued for half a minute.
Cure Moderate Wounds: 20 HP
What's this now --- Jim C Monday March 12th, 2012 2:23:19 PM "Why were we here? We're the Protector group for this series of blocks!" Looking around at this fallen mates, "Or at least we were." The surrendered thug does indeed have a patch on his tunic noting he belongs to the Deadly Dagger group, as does the others. "We were just doing our afternoon patrol when he," pointing to Zeoll, "cast a spell to make us impotent!"
In total the group finds 20 +1 daggers all of the same style with the DD crest engraved upon them. 8 chain shirts. 1 +2 chain shirt. 1 +2 longsword. 1 Bracers of armor +2. 1 Wand of Fireballs.
This takes about 3 rounds
Zeoll does indeed feel much better as he heals himself with three taps of the CLW wand, but it's at this time he notices a large group of youth's exiting a side street--all wearing red bandannas, some 60' from the group and heading their way. To the perceptive eye, some of them are pointing to Ed's shop about 10' away from the IA.
Map to come.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Haste 4 rounds left - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Monday March 12th, 2012 2:51:53 PM
Restlin facepalms. He walks away from Otto's body sans loot shaking his head...
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+12=30 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 4:47:56 PM
"Impotent? He was trying to stop you from doing something stupid." the centaur replies, somewhat heatedly, as he waves his sword at the bodies around them, "This was stupid."
As he spots the group of youths approaching he lets out a sigh and rubs his face, though he only manages to smear more blood on his face instead of wipe it away. Without looking back at the surrendered "protector", he points at the ground, "Sit and stay here. Don't try to run and make me chase you."
He shifts his stance to look a the approaching group, his sword still out with the point rest on the ground. With luck, these youths would see the bodies and the blood covered warriors around them and think that maybe today would be a good day to find somewhere else to be.
"Ho there, lads. Go fetch a guardsman for us. There's been a fight we need to report. They'll be coin in it for you when you come back."
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So... DM Jim has a teenage son.. and he keeps making us fight kids... just saying..
Diplomacy: 30
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Monday March 12th, 2012 6:22:00 PM
Zeoll shrugs, and says to his friends. "The grroup we just defeated did not look like any kind of official grroup. And they werre the firrst to attack with lethal orr nonlethal damage. In fact, we werre negotiating when they attacked. They brrought theirr doom on themselves."
The liontaur stands with Yondrim and calls out to the Bandana Boys. "No fearr, frriends! We arre deputized magistrrates. One orr all of you, be so good as to go fetch a City Guarrd."
Aid Another to help Yondrim: automatic since all I need is a 10, gives him a +2.
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 Monday March 12th, 2012 7:26:51 PM
Zane looks down into the pit, "You know, we probably won't get in trouble for the fight, but I just bet there is some rule about making holes in city streets." You can tell Zane is being at least half sarcastic, but it still leaves a hole in the street....
The Boyz --- Jim C Monday March 12th, 2012 8:00:37 PM
Laughing as they approach within 40', "Yeah, sure pops, we'll get those City Guard--after you pay us!" There's some giggling coming from their group which numbers fifteen in all--ages ranging from 13 to 19 perhaps. None are wearing armor and sport only daggers, clubs and chains by the likes of it. "I think 100 gold should do the trick, yeah old man...horsey thingy."
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 12th, 2012 8:55:17 PM
Beriothian addresses the Protector. You responded to a minor annoyance with bloodshed, both against the bard and against a second man who had done you no harm. And despite numerous calls for peace you insisted to embrace violence faster than the most vile scum of Mud Town. But tell me quickly, if we mend your wounded would they be man enough to put the past aside and help us defend this block from the hoodlums that we are expecting in short order?
ooc: how many are still alive? I know of the one I knocked out, but there are a few I couldn't tell whether or not they were down for good.
DM Jim: everyone is dead except for your surrendered prisoner. I'm not sure how you knocked one out by stabbing him in the kidneys...
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 55 of 55 Spells d8+1=7 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=6 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 9:13:35 PM
As the bodies are searched Bosk takes Beri's wand, but seeing no one needing stabilizing quickly heals himself unsure if he can trust the group that is gathering around. (Bosk makes a mental note to pay Beri for the spells he used.)
The cleric rolls his eyes when he hears the man's excuse, but finds himself wondering out loud, Is there actually a spell that can make a man impotent? As the group tries to get a hold of the guards Bosk addresses the remaining man. We tried to warn you, but even now we will show you mercy. Are there any in your group who have the means and would seek resurrection, or does your group have any funds for such things? If so, by the grace of Gargul I can cast Gentle Repose on a few of your friends to preserve their remains for a few days while you make the preparations. If you have the funds to supply the material components, I can take care of the rest.
ooc: I'm confused, I though these guys didn't know they were in Hook City, how can that be if they are registered official protectors?
DM Jim: who said anything about being registered, or official? They know they're in Hook City per se, but they consider themselves Labortownites since this area of the city is less developed and doesn't enjoy much of what the city above the bridge enjoys. They don't even use chits here.
Sam the prisoner --- Jim C Monday March 12th, 2012 9:16:00 PM
With an incredulous look, Sam the sitting prisoner retorts angrily, "You attacked first! We weren't doing anything but what we were hired for and you cast a spell on us and made up some cockamamy story about being magistrates. I don't see no stinkin' badges! So you want to call the City Guard, you go right ahead, there's a ton of people here that saw what happened and how you attacked us unprovoked."
Map (Ed's shop is just to the right of Zeoll's position)
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 12th, 2012 9:20:11 PM
ooc: I'm just that good at stabbing people in the kidneys
[quote]Screaming in agonizing pain and clutching at his back, the man falls unconscious.[/quote]
Dm Jim: you usually go unconscious before you bleed out, especially with dagger holes pumping out blood like an Italian water fountain :)
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 12th, 2012 9:23:08 PM
ooc: Bosk, heal me as well >.>
Rounds... --- Jim C Monday March 12th, 2012 9:26:43 PM
We are still at single rounds. Bosk got his three, Zeoll his three and Yondrim his moderate. So please account for movement and actions in single rounds since the youths are not slowing down or stopping. BTW, Beltrin is the blue B with white outline.
So let's have 1 round of action by tomorrow night or sooner.
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 16/13/16 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Monday March 12th, 2012 11:10:42 PM
Beltrin accepts the wand from Restlin and is tucking it away as he sees Zeoll pointing at the approaching gang of ne'er-do-well street toughs. "Well this is just getting ridiculous, let's try to dissuade this group a little earlier." He casts a spell and engulfs many of the bandana wearers in noxious green fumes.
--------------------------------- Cast Stinking Cloud centered on bandana-ed youth #8. DC 18 fortitude save or become nauseated, also blocks vision.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Monday March 12th, 2012 11:40:59 PM
OOC: if one were to take the time and count rounds of bleed-out vs Constitution score there's bound to be one or two not entirely completely dead but mostly dead and a First Aid to stabilize or healing a hit point would do the trick. But oh well...
IC: Alexi stays his sword as the man surrenders. He listens and watches the surroundings, noting the youths. After fetching his flail, he comes back and sits down beside the survivor.
"You say we cast a spell at you and that there are witnesses. Well, be my guest. Ask around. Did anyone here see a spell being cast? All they saw was your claim that we did. But despite that, after three daggers in our general direction and we did not retaliate, no witness on this street will back up your claims. You could have easily asked for our papers but didn't. So it'd be best lay off and use this as a teachable moment."
He stands up again and eyes the hauty youths and then turns to the survivor. "See? These dolts need a man of experience like you to teach them the proper way to protect the neighborhood. Right now they are bent on heading the way your friends went."
OOC: That's kinda like 3 rounds I think.
Sam the dumbfounded --- Jim C Tuesday March 13th, 2012 3:54:20 AM
Adressing Alexi, "So when you're saying that the liontaur was waving his hands about, speaking those words that tried and succeeded to burrow into my brain and make me feel lightheaded and stuff; that the momentary glow about us and him, that liontaur, saying he used magic on us--you're saying that somehow, inexplicably, that no one saw it?" Sam looked at Alexi and wondered if the man was trying to secretly cast a spell of confusion on him, so determined he was that absolutely nothing happened. "Yeah, right."
When Beltrin casts his spell, Sam yells out, "See! That's what I'm talking about!"
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- d8+1=8 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2012 10:57:13 AM Old Man Horsey Thing? Yondrim shakes his head and starts to respond, "100 gold? I'll give you.." and then Beltrin's stinking clound envelopes some of the young punks. With sigh, he reaches back in to his handy bag and pulls out his wand of CLW and gives Beltin a tap, thinking he'll probably need it now sooner rather than later.
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Heal Beltrin: 8 HP
How many rounds have passed since the end of the first fight?
Active Spells: Shield of Fath: +3 AC (32-?)/36 rounds
DM Jim: This would be the 4th round since it ended.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells d8=8 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2012 11:59:11 AM
ooc: I forgot about re rolling ones for healing spells. Rerolled my natural 1 for a natural 8.
Since Bosk would be almost complete healed after 2 charges, heal Beri for 9hp with 3rd charge.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 13th, 2012 12:01:30 PM Zeoll, care to use that silver tongue of yours? If seeing these men drop like flies doesn't deter them, I doubt any form of intimidation will do the job.
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Tuesday March 13th, 2012 1:32:14 PM
Zeoll was about to break into a distracting song, something about a bawdy maid maybe, when the stinking cloud rendered it all moot. He says so to his friends and adds that he thinks the time for talk has passed.
He honestly thinks the most likely result will be that the kids will run away, he says.
But if any run out of the cloud towards the group, Zeoll readies a hideous laughter to cast on him. Will DC20.
DM Sanity Info:
Cradled Spells (underlined = cast): 0 level: Silent Image, Faerie Fire 1st level: Deep Sleep, Heroism, Suggestion, Locate Object; Comp Lang 2nd level: Divination, Hold Person; Memory Lapse
Bard Spells: Level 1: 0 of 6 cast Level 2: 2 of 4 cast (Calm Emo, Caco Call)
Bard Performance: used 0 of 17 rounds Natural Divination: used 0 of 2 (1 save prepped) Memory Subdomain recall attempts: used 1 of 9
NOTE TO ALL! If you miss a save or attack by just one, shout! I have an immediate action spell to give you a retroactive +1! Spells currently active: Taur's Try (centaur)
On no, not again! --- Jim C d20+2=5 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=20 ; d20=2 (window save) ; d20+2=9 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2012 2:24:16 PM
Those poor children; encapsulated in a cloud of nauseating gas, many succumb to it's foul odor and begin to wretch where they stand. Their eyes burn, their lungs burn, it's all they can do to try and find a way out of the noxious gas without tripping and falling over each other and the vomit that is coating themselves and the cobblestones they tread upon. Various outcries can be heard by the IA, such as:
Oh by the gods, why!?
My mommas cabbage stew!
Not on me!
I think I sharted!
The group notices several in the youth group, six in all, that seem unaffected or were just outside of Beltrin's area of effect. One of these youths (#5) that was just outside the area of effect, takes a step forward and Zeoll lets loose his spell, but it doesn't seem to affect the lad (save 22) as he lets loose a club at Ed's front window. The club sails high and smacks in between the bars that cover the window and crashes through. The lad gives a fist pump and runs into the stinking cloud to escape, not thinking about its possible effects and promptly doubles over and starts to vomit on himself. Another youth (a) out in front of the cloud instead decides to duck down an alleyway and is out of sight. The rest, as able as they are, move away from the IA heading back from whence they came.
When targeting with some area effect spells, as per the rules, please choose an intersection of the square that you're targeting, or I will and it may not be to your liking. In this case, I chose AE/AF 6/7 as it was in the middle of the street and the group.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining 6d6=17 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2012 3:44:55 PM
Restlin takes aim with Vera, but holds off hoping these kids will run. Should they show any signs of lethal force, he'll respond in kind (17 damage - Reflex DC17 for half) assuming he can do so without catching any innocent bystanders in the blast.
"Are we sure we're going about this correctly? This doesn't seem very heroic..."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Tuesday March 13th, 2012 4:02:02 PM
OOC: Was there a map posted that I missed?
DM Jim: Yes, here it is: Map (Ed's shop is just to the right of Zeoll's position)
Aftermath --- Jim C Tuesday March 13th, 2012 4:22:51 PM
Having no will to fight a losing battle, the youth gang leaves as fast as they can--perhaps they caught sight of Vera and her menacing wielder? Whatever the case, the street clears up, leaving you just with your prisoner.
We are back to non-combat, so no more rounds.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20+1=10 ; Tuesday March 13th, 2012 7:45:26 PM
OOC: Ha! Too bad they didn't see the beheaded man, the head staring out at a youth in horror of having lost it's body, the guts spewed all around, the blood running in a stream into the gutter at their feet, and the grey brain matter they just stomped on and decide not to mess with us in the first place... lol. :)
IC: Alexi answers the Neighborhood Watch Patrolman when the street is again its normal placid bird-tweeting serenity. "The liontaur, waving his hands about, is fairly normal for liontaurs. And any strange words you heard in your head were only heard by you, I imagine, as I didn't hear anything. Like I said. Feel free to inquire from these eye-witnesses as to who started the fight.
Then Alexi stares him in the eyes and grasps the man's forearm, However, if you are truely having trouble with real thieves, ruffians, and punks like those, don't give up on your duty as the protector of this block. But who's the real boss? Surely it's not him? Alexi points at the dead leader.
Diplomacy +1 = 10
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 13th, 2012 8:43:36 PM
How big was the window that broke? Can it be repaired with a mending spell?
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Tuesday March 13th, 2012 9:09:34 PM
Beriothian smacks Alexi upside the head for his rude behavior towards the survivor and his ill manners toward the dead.
Alexi, a spell was clearly sung by our bard. It was a defensive and nonviolent spell for which numerous apologies were issued and we peacefully stood there and let them remove the spell, but it was cast by us none the less. You are right that the actual bloodshed is on them by repeatedly insisting on responding with violence, especially when you consider that the spell had been broken on most of them and peace called for before any blood was drawn, but that doesn't take away our part in this. It was simply a case of courageous men responding aggressively to our misguided act.
And don't speak ill of ANY those that have been lost today. Their leader may have been mistaking to let combat ensue instead of just accepting our apologies, but he was still just doing what he thought best for the citizens he was protecting. And with punks like the ones that just went running it's understandable that they are on edge, look for yourself at the damage they caused in just the few seconds they were here. Their leader had the courage to patrol this area knowing that things can go from peaceful to chaos in the blink of an eye, and his actions are deserving of your respect.
ooc: I think Alexi just made the most disturbing out of character comment I've ever seen in the Wold
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 13th, 2012 11:42:35 PM
ooc: I agree with him. If I saw a few taurs tear a gang to shreds and decapitate a guy, I wouldn't be in any hurry to approach them.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 13th, 2012 11:49:10 PM Guy's, I'll be right back. I just want to check on Ed. One of those kids threw a club through his wondow. Bosk leaves the group for a minute and checks in on Ed, making sure he is uninjured and that his shop is safe. If possible, Bosk will use his scrolls of mending (4) to help fix the broken window and any any damaged merchandise and offer to help pay for any damages that may have occurred as a result of the fight (assuming they are not too exorbitant).
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Tuesday March 13th, 2012 11:53:20 PM
Beltrin growls at their captive "Any neighborhood you are responsible for is one that I wouldn't want to live in! Those punks were about to wreck the shop, they'll be fine in a few minutes and hopefully a bit calmer."
To his companions, he remarks "You think it's worth grabbing a couple of these miscreants to get them to testify?"
Ed --- Jim C d4=1 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2012 3:44:56 AM
Heading into the shop, Ed doesn't seem too pleased, but after Bosk inspects the broken window pane--which is one of many about the size of a dinner plate, he realizes he can mend it back together with just one mending spell. "Ah, that looks great!" the glassbower replies, then scribbles an address on a slip of paper and hands it over to Bosk, "I always pay my debts."
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:47:54 PM
With the youths fled and the fighting done, Yondrim will wipe of his blade and put it away before trying to find someone to send after a city guard.
While waiting for the guard to arrive, he'll position the bodies in a row and try to find something to cover them with. While working, he'll add to the captured Protector, "Alexi is right though... your leader may have headed your group, but you make it sound like you were only one of many 'Protectors' for these streets... Who organizes all these groups?"
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 7:03:05 PM
OOC: From Beri: "ooc: I think Alexi just made the most disturbing out of character comment I've ever seen in the Wold"
LOL. It was a justifiable response to the DM's comment:
Having no will to fight a losing battle, the ...
DUH! :)
IC: Alexi rubs his helmeted head and stare increduly at Beriothian. "OH, so NOW you blurt it out to everyone, eh? And you were the one that said it was just a blessing. He's a little excited today and was sharing a blessing to give you peace you said. So why didn't you tell the truth then if the truth mattered that much to you now?"
Alexi turns to the lone survivor again. "Notice how we managed to get those punks to turn away without any one of them getting hurt? It was the same with your group. We tried to keep things civil but your guys kept throwing daggers. Is that how you would have handled those punks? 'Cause had we not been here, you would have been right here when they showed up to bust up Ed's shop. What is your standard operating proceedure for such vandalizm?"
Sam the Prisoner --- Jim C Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:13:08 PM
Sam the prisoner does not respond to the groups questions, instead he begins yelling, "HELP! I'M BEING OPPRESSED BY FAKE HOOK CITY MAGISTRATES! HELP!"
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:19:47 PM
ooc: anyone else ready to let Alexi execute him?
DM Jim: or in other words, anyone ready to lose a level?
(haste active) Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:33:33 PM
Beriothian shakes his head and ignores Sam and Alexi, instead making his way back towards Bosk. I'm glad to see that you were able to repair that window. Please tell me we have some good news, do we have an address?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:38:14 PM
ooc: Just to be clear, by leaving and talking to Bosk I am in no way actually implying Alexi should harm the prisoner.
DM Jim: I completely understand that because you spoke ooc. One day the infernal lords of death and decay will claim Beri, but not today :)
Innocent bystanders --- Jim C Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:48:03 PM
With the battles done, the street for a hundred feet in front and behind the group still remains relatively empty, with only a few brave enough to rush across the street into another alleyway or storefront. No one seems to be coming to Sam's aid.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:49:20 PM
Alexi looks aghast at the man. "Oppressed? Oppressed? By all means, man," Alexi gently pokes his finger on the man's forehead, "be healed! Now get off your but and leave."
Alexi turns and goes over to the pile of the dead Neighborhood Watch's belongings. He eyes the longsword then tests it in the air. "Beri, I'd like this sword, but I'll leave it to the group to decide if I can have it." However, with 20 nice shiny daggers, he takes one and replaces his old trusty dagger from the Mailed Fist.
Sam --- Jim C Wednesday March 14th, 2012 9:08:35 PM Is this a trick? It must be, Sam thinks to himself. He just wants me to make a run for it, and then cut me down--probably plant that dagger he just took, on my lifeless body. Yeah, I'm not that stupid, no sir, I've figured out your cunning plan mr. high and mighty and I'm not falling for it.
Sam sits there, unmoving, his eyes locked on everything Alexi is doing.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Wednesday March 14th, 2012 10:59:18 PM
Turning to Beri the cleric gives a quick smile. Sure do. We can check it out after we turn this guy over to the guards. He then pulls out the groups paperwork and shows it to Sam. Hate to break it to you, but we are an officially recognized and registered protection group at large for all of Hook City, including labor town. We are also "Friends of the yard" and here is our temporary letter of marque. Honestly, we just uncovered and saved the city from a zombie invasion, our picture has been everywhere and there are not exactly a lot of groups in the city with this many taurs. How could you not recognize us? You have nothing more to fear from is. We will take you to the guards, and you'll be their problem
The letter from the inspector I wanted to write this down and get it to you before I lost my train of thought as I got five new cases today. If you can help me take care of this one,I will put in a requisition to make you both "Friends of the yard" and "An official Protectors" group at large until you choose to find some clients to protect on a regular basis,if that is your desire. Your help would be greatly appreciated and I have enclosed a temporary Letter of Marque for your group to act in this fashion. I hope to hear from you soon,and good hunting!
Inspector Aulander
Sam --- Jim C Wednesday March 14th, 2012 11:52:45 PM "So you say you're authorized to terrorize people, yeah, got it. I'll take my chances with the Guard."
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:00:03 AM "So you refuse to leave and instead insist on an escort to the guard? How humble of you." He tries to make a mental note of any shopkeepers or other townspeople that witnessed the altercation so that they can serve as witnesses if necessary.
He also takes the wand of fireballs and one of the daggers, never know when one of them will come in handy.
City Guard --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:00:17 AM
It's some time before the City Guard arrive on the scene, so much so people have started to fill the streets again and act as if nothing had happened--although they do give the IA a wide berth and avert their eyes when possible.
"I'm Sgt Jute, what goes on here?" Sam is the first to speak and gives a very quick, somewhat brief account of the encounter, "Them bastards jumped outta nowhere and threw a spell at us and we weren't doing nothing, just our normal patrol. They done killed all but me and tried to lure me into running off after I surrendered so they could have good reason to kill me off to!"
The Sgt. cocks an eyebrow and asks no one in particular in the group, "So, what's your side of the story?" Sgt. Jute and his nine men are evenly spaced about the group and are armed with spears, shields and wearing chainmail armor.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:10:37 AM
Bosk hands the guards thier paperwork, but allows another to do the speaking.
Sgt. Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:16:16 AM
Receiving the paperwork, Sgt Jute carefully reads it over and asks, "Were these men involved in a case you were investigating for Sgt. Aulander?"
Sam --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:16:57 AM "I haven't commited no crimes, I've never seen these bastards before in my life!"
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:17:38 AM "Quiet, or I'll shut your mouth for you. When I ask you to talk, you'll know."
Sam --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:17:51 AM
...
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:26:41 AM We were here investigating when our groups met. I wasn't outside when our group made contact, so one the the others will have to give you those details. However, when I came outside Ed's shopshop I witnessed them randomly and unprovoked attack one of our members as he left the shop across the street. He had done and said nothing to the group when without warning they threw a dagger that burried into his side. That is when the fight began.
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:37:15 AM
Sgt Jute hangs on to the Letter of Marque and pulls out a small notepad and small pencil (nothing as elaborate as todays's pencils) and jots down some notes. "So you weren't present at initial contact, yet somehow have determined that these subsequent attacks were unprovoked. Hmm."
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:59:17 AM I had been watching the other shop through the window, keeping an eye on Yondrim. The other group was down the road, so I couldn't see them or hear what provoked the them. But I could see Yondrim speaking to the shop owner. When I exited the shop I saw Yondrim finishing a conversation with Edna and exiting the shop. I don't know what started the problem or provoked the other group, but I can vouch for Yondrim. Whatever or whoever provoked provoked them, they attacked a person who had just exited the store seconds prior to gettinf attacked and who had done and said nothing to them and did not deserve to be stabbed.
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 1:01:40 AM "Hmm. Anyone else?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Thursday March 15th, 2012 8:37:25 AM
Restlin gently nudges Zeoll and makes a "Say something!" motion towards the guards. Without Kyan, he figures they have a better than average chance of not seeing the inside of a jail.
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Thursday March 15th, 2012 10:59:05 AM
OOC: Post coming real soon. I been laid up with sick and real life, sorry.
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- d20+12=22 ; Thursday March 15th, 2012 12:13:14 PM
"For my part, I came from the shop over there," Yondrim adds with a gesture towards Edna's store, "to see my companions lined up some some distance from the other men. I saw two knives be thrown towards us that missed while we sued for a peaceful resolution. The third knife was at me and drew blood... after that.. well, it was obvious they didn't want a peaceful end so we ended it as quickly as possible with as little damage to the street as we could manage." He waves a hand towards Otto's headless body. "[b]They, it seemed, had no problem potentially setting fire to the street and used a fireball more than once. It is good the streets were cleared."
Diplomacy: 22
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 2:30:56 PM
The Sgt. writes as Yondrim gives his statement and then asks, "This wound from the thrown dagger, please show it to me."
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- Thursday March 15th, 2012 2:54:08 PM
"The wound has been healed, Sgt. Summon a priest or wizard to determine the truth of our words if you need to. We have nothing to hide."
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 3:09:43 PM "If you have the power to cast spells, then you have the power to lie under magical interrogation." Sgt. Jute writes down a few more things, then tells several of his men to take statements from any witnesses. Turning back to the group he asks again, "Anyone else?"
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d20+19=28 ; Thursday March 15th, 2012 5:07:25 PM
Zeoll regrets not having prepped the spell that makes him seem innocent. But he steps up to talk to the law enforcer.
"Sirr, please let me tell you the tale. We came herre in the courrse of ourr investigation to interrview these two glassmakerrs." He indicates the shops. "Each accused the otherr of hirring arrmed goons to attack theirr shops, and begged us to prrotect them. Of courrse we arre deterrmined to keep the peace."
"So when a gang of unrruly armed men approached, bearring no sign I could see of officialdom (and I did look), I cast a Calm Emotions to make surre no violence would errupt. We negotiated with the grroup, making no menacing move, otherr than casting the spell, which I do not rregarrd as menacing. We did not attack, even when they took the time to rremove my calming influence. Then the thugs drrew firrst and attacked with lethal forrce. We defended ourrselves, and that is all."
Diplomacy 28. And of course absolutely true.
DM Sanity Info:
Cradled Spells (underlined = cast): 0 level: Silent Image, Faerie Fire 1st level: Deep Sleep, Heroism, Suggestion, Locate Object; Comp Lang 2nd level: Divination, Hold Person; Memory Lapse
Bard Spells: Level 1: 0 of 6 cast Level 2: 2 of 4 cast (Calm Emo, Caco Call)
Bard Performance: used 0 of 17 rounds Natural Divination: used 0 of 2 (1 save prepped) Memory Subdomain recall attempts: used 1 of 9
NOTE TO ALL! If you miss a save or attack by just one, shout! I have an immediate action spell to give you a retroactive +1! Spells currently active: Taur's Try (centaur)
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20-1=14 Thursday March 15th, 2012 5:15:07 PM
Zane speaks up, "I had just exited this here glass blowing shop," pointing towards the shop where he commissioned the dragon from, "By the time I got out to the street the fight had already started, but there were a couple or three daggers laying scattered about my friends, and then I moved in to assist my friends, thinking that these people were the one's that the shop owner were worried about that he'd heard were on their way to break up his shop. I'm not sure how he exactly heard about the impending destruction of his shop, but he offered us some further information on the case were are working as described in that writ you were showed. Not normally seeing groups of armed people wandering around the ones we were attacking fit the bill of those Ed expected to damage his shop. Add the fact that they started throwing killing weapons around, well, one blow came to another and we ended up here in this situation." Having realized he's said a lot again, Zane returns to silence and crosses his arms across his chest and lets the robe hide his arms again and with the hood still pulled up over his head, he is back to his normal stoic stature.
Diplomacy 14
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 d20=12 ; Thursday March 15th, 2012 8:11:31 PM
OOC: note to self... next time, leave the damage alone, including the broken glass. Hard to convince your insurance adjuster that you had an accident when nothing is broke... :)
IC: Alexi has calmly waited for a turn to speak, believing that his friends would be persuasive enough, but it is clear that the sergeant was intend on doing a thorough job.
"I was in the street, Sir Sergeant. I was right there leaning against Ed's shop. See, where all the broken glass is? That's where I was standing. So the statement by Sam, here, 'They jumped outa nowhere' is false. Nor was I the only one in the street. The Minotaur was with me, and that young man with the topknot hair was out here too. We were about to start a game of cards to pass the time away while our friends tried to streighten out the animosity between Ed and Edna.
That's when this group of men came swagering down the street. They looked like the trouble-makers Ed had told us about. So a simple Calm Emotions spell was cast in hopes they'd just amble on away. That would give us time to get Ed and Edna back on good terms.
Unfortunately it did not work. Their leader got upset and asked if we wanted to fight. We said no. They threw several daggers at us, at which we only took defensive postures. Then our friend, not knowing what was going on, stepped out of Edna's and was not prepared for the dagger that hit him.
Can you blame him for retaliating?"
Alexi points to the scorch marks along the street. "This is where their wizard let loose two fireballs at us. And that's from a group that is supposed to protect this street and its shops. Would you say that burning down a block of shops is a rather crude form of protection?
You'll find that eye witnesses will testify to the truth of our account.
Diplomacy Aid Another 12: add +2 to the highest Dipl roll
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 d20+12=18 ; Thursday March 15th, 2012 8:33:19 PM
Beriothian leaves the shop with Bosk. When Sgt Jute turns toward him Beri gives his statement. I don't think there is much more that I can add. When our bard saw a gang of armed men approaching he started singing a little ditty he knows to pacify those who are agitated or violent. In hind site this wasn't the wisest thing for him to do, and we stood there apologizing profusely for the act while they shook off the effects of the spell.
At that point at least two people had decided that bloodshed was necessary, the person who through the first dagger, and his leader who let his men continue throwing daggers at a group that was refusing to fight back. The streets cleared out pretty fast after the first dagger, but I noticed a few people watching through shop windows when the second dagger was thrown and actually hit it's target.
The point where things got out of hand was when the leader made some racial slurs ***I'm assuming cow-lovers counts since it's reducing a noble race to the level of cattle*** and they started attacking others in our group. Once it became clear they were out for blood we fought for our lives, and we stopped the instant they were willing.
It should also be noted that they didn't make this just a rough and tumble brawl, they used their superior numbers to surround flank us so they could attack us from behind. That's not to imply I didn't flank them right back when the opportunity arose, I just want to emphasize that they made it clear from the start that this was a fight for our lives.
Beri suddenly remembers the amount of blood that sprayed from his shoulder when he was attacked. Hopefully someone in their group can remove the massive blood stain on his back once this is over.
Diplomacy = 18
ooc: I think my description of the spell is accurate for bards, if not assume my character gave a correct description. Magic is still my weakest point in this game.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Thursday March 15th, 2012 8:55:59 PM I should also add that we only met Yondrim a few days ago, and he is observing our group on a trial basis. He is not yet a full fledged member, wears none of our markings or insignia, has never fought with us or worked with us before, and was not present when our groups met today. They had no way of knowing that the centaur exiting the shop was with us, yet chose to attack him first with a dagger thrown from 50ft rather than the bard singing his calming song.
I would also like to point out that we tried to avoid a fight, and that as soon as he quit fighting us we immediately did the same and no harm came to him. If it was like he said, and that we were fighting and killing for no reason, then we would likely not have stopped swinging our swords the second he laid down his dagger. I even offered to preserve his friends' bodies so that they could be resurrected if so desired.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Thursday March 15th, 2012 9:43:49 PM
A lot has been said; most of it said better than Restlin could possibly have. He nods happily, glad he has friends at his back.
He does notice Beri fretting about the blood stains on his clothing (something Restlin easily would have picked up on). "Don't worry...I'll get it out. We'd best not cast any spells just now though. I seem to remember that's how we got into this mess."
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 9:57:52 PM
Sgt. Jute takes down everything said and after looking to see if Bosk and the rest are armed, which they are, he asks one simple question, "Unruly? How were they unruly before they reached you?"
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Thursday March 15th, 2012 10:16:02 PM
Zeoll answers. "They werre a larrge arrmed grroup lacking any insignia that I could see. We had been warrned that thugs were apprroaching. That was enough forr me to cast my Calming spell, a harrmless spell that includes no coerrcion otherr than to keep the peace. It is a spell that ends if you arre attacked. Indeed, it was verry easy forr those not affected to slap theirr comrrades out of it."
He looks the lawman in the eye. "That was my judgement call. And my action was followed by negotiation, not aggrression, until they attacked with lethal forrce. They werre the firrst to spill blood."
One or the other --- Jim C Thursday March 15th, 2012 10:39:07 PM "Lacking any insignia, hmm. I should just state for the record, a lack of insignia does not make for an unruly mob of brigands that are on open season for a quick to cast spell-user." Turning to his men he walks off and confers with them for a few minutes and returns. "It seems we have some conflicting views on what happened based on witness reports. It would seem your man there, Yondrim is it? Came out of the shop as you stated and joined you, Zeoll. He then drew his sword and cast a spell. Unlike several of you who are well learned in spellcraft, the average man such as myself knows very little about the workings of a spell. So when you say it's harmless, it's not so in the eyes of the law." Taking a breath, he continues, "So we can handle this one of two ways. I can arrest you all for assault and battery, disturbing the peace and whatever else I can find and take you all away in manacles and let this districts magistrate sort it all out while you all rot in jail for what, proabably a week or more? Or both parties can agree not to file charges against the other and walk away--since both parties are in my opinion, culpable in what transpired here."
Pointing to Sam the prisoner, "You, how do you want to proceed?"
Sam shrugs, "Uh, well, as long as I get to take my stuff and uh don't get followed by these bastards, I'm not wanting to press any charges."
"So eloquently said." Looking to the group, Sgt Jute asks, "And you lot, what's your decision?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Thursday March 15th, 2012 11:14:01 PM
"Agreed!" Restlin quickly quips. "Have a good day, Sergeant." He proceeds to prod Alexi into moving before he says something to get them all arrested.
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Thursday March 15th, 2012 11:22:32 PM
"That would be fine. Too many of this fellow's grroup have paid the ultimate prrice for theirr decision to rresorrt to violence. Therre is no rreason to purrsue the matterr furrther."
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Friday March 16th, 2012 12:26:26 AM "Agreed. Let's be on our way then." Beltrin helps Restlin to encourage the more hot-headed group members to depart the area.... at least for the moment.
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- Friday March 16th, 2012 10:20:51 AM
Despite salivating an uncomfortable amount for some odd reason, Yondrim keeps his mouth closed and nods his agreement to the group to be off.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Friday March 16th, 2012 8:09:07 PM
Beriothian is glad that Sam isn't pressing charges. "I'd be happy to put this behind us as well. I think we've had more than enough excitement for one afternoon."
ooc: Are we good to head straight to the address we were given, or do some people need to recover back at the tower? And where is the address located?
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Friday March 16th, 2012 8:28:23 PM
Bosk nods, saddened that the fallen men had been so intent on bloodshed.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Friday March 16th, 2012 9:25:52 PM
Alexi's sense of humor sometimes gets the better of him, however this time Restlin aids Alexi's Common Sense skill roll and the horseless cavalryman just tries not to chuckle audibly.
'The dolt knows who the true guilty party is. He just does not want to look like he favors outsiders,' Alexi thinks to himself.
Sgt Jute --- Jim C Friday March 16th, 2012 10:20:17 PM
The Sgt hands back the Letter of Marque to Bosk, "This letter grants you access and very limited policing powers--no more than an ordinary citizen, but it does give you credibility. Do not squander that goodwill. Good day."
Ordering one of his men to go get the cleanup team and two more to stay with the dead bodies, he and the rest go back to their scheduled patrol on the bridge above.
Experience Award --- Jim C Saturday March 17th, 2012 11:41:27 AM
Everyone receives 1500xp for this scene.
If you feel someone has done something during this scene to warrant a Hero Point, please nominate them for such an award and I will take it under consideration.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Sunday March 18th, 2012 8:41:10 AM
ooc: I'm not sure we acted very heroically in that scene...let's continue.
***
As the Iron Adventurers move away from the bloody mess they helped create, Restlin will take a moment to cast prestidigitation and clean all the blood and soot off them. "Best we don't continue to draw the bad sort of attention to ourselves."
As he finishes, he ends with Zeoll. Walking along side the liontaur, he cleans off any singed hair and soot he may have left on him. "So," he starts, "what have we learned today?"
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Sunday March 18th, 2012 9:07:19 PM
OOC: I think the punk #5 deserves the hero point. He had the gumption and audacity to throw that club at Ed's window despite the vile bile all around him.
IC: Alexi is ready to go on to the next jaunt.
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Monday March 19th, 2012 6:56:52 PM
Zeoll thanks the seargeant and turns to her friends. "What's this about an addrress?" He is eager to get going.
He especially thanks Restlin for the cleaning magic.
Before he goes, he visits both Ed and Edna and warns them that any violence against the other will treated as a crime and punished accordingly.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Monday March 19th, 2012 7:12:55 PM
ooc: What time of the day is it? If it is late, it might be prudent to rest and prepare new spells before instigating the address.
DM Jim: it's around 1pm.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Monday March 19th, 2012 9:22:00 PM
Beriothian watches as the blood on his clothes magically starts to dissolve. Thanks for that, I would have scared half the city walking around like that. It's been a crazy morning, I'm almost afraid to ask what else this day has in store for us.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Monday March 19th, 2012 9:39:21 PM So how do we wish to go about investigating this address? The way I see it, our options are to 1) Ask around about the address. This could get us a little more information on what to expect before barging in, but word may get back to the assassin. However he may also have no informants as we is trying to keep a low profile. 2) We could stake out the area to observe who and what is inside. Ounce again we risk the chance of discovery, but we will be better prepared. 3) We can ring the bell and barge in, but if he is an assassin he probably has a few traps set up for us and we have already used up a fair number of spells today.
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Monday March 19th, 2012 10:57:28 PM "Well, I think that we need to move fast whatever we do with this address. If this is our assassin, it's likely that they will continue their killing spree soon, and we certainly don't need any more innocent blood shed."
"Perhaps the less conspicuous of us should stake out the place while those that may be easier to spot ask around. After we've all done our information gathering, we can meet up and decide what our next move should be"
OOC: I don't really like splitting the party, but it makes sense for Beltrin, Beri, Alexi and Restlin to keep the place under surveillance while the taurs try to find out if anyone knows anything about the place.
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- Tuesday March 20th, 2012 8:53:28 AM
"I agree with Beltrin. Bosk, Zane, Zeoll and I can keep our distance.. we do tend to stick out in the city among you smaller races. "
OOC: Really though, given the past history of the IA, option 3 is the only option.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday March 20th, 2012 11:25:29 AM "Staking out the place my give us some information on his or hers associates. I'd prefer to spie on it a day or two. We need to know more about the address, who lives there, is it a residence or place of business, and so forth."
Alexi suggests option 2 mingled with option 1.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Tuesday March 20th, 2012 1:28:20 PM After the guard's warning, I agree that it is best not to barge right in. We should also make sure we are prepared. Does anyone need anything from the catacombs or have spell suggestions that would make life easier before be proceed too far?
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) d4=3 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+12=23 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2012 1:48:36 PM
Zeoll agrees that the problem with spying is that the Iron Adventurers are neither subtle nor anonymous. But Zeoll has ways to get information that are far beyond the capabilities of most mortals. Way.
First, he looks at the birds flying overhead for ten minutes for divine inspiration (Natural Divination grants a +10, but he does not use it yet!).
Then he gathers information about that address by stopping by taverns and shops in the general vicinity [OOC: I'm talking about the standard Gather Info check, BTW]. This takes 1d4 hours, and Zeoll rolls 3 hours. He hopes his friends will stay nearby in case he gets in trouble -- hopefully there will be none over that time span. His Gather Info Diplomacy Check is a 35! (not using his Natural Divination) Woot!
Then Zeoll casts a Heroism Spell.
Then he asks Beltrin for that Invisibility spell he's been hoarding, and maybe that Fly if he can spare it. Zeoll wants to just walk by the address on the other side of the street, maybe flying 10 or 15 ft off the ground, just to have a looky-loo. Not coming near, not stopping, not doing anything dangerous.
Here's a Perception check for the fly-by, with the Heroism but not the Nat Div. His Perception roll for that is a 36! Woot!
Finally, Zeoll just sits and thinks about that address/site and considers what odd factoid he may have forgotten about it, but might remember if he used his divine powers of recall. That's a Know Local check using the +2 Heroism but not the Nat Div. His roll for Know Local is a 23. That's not good enough! He digs deep into his divine lore, and uses his Power of Recall (Memory Subdomain) to reroll that check, with an extra +7 from his Chr Mod. He ALSO uses his Bardic Lore ability to take 20 on this knowledge check. And he uses, at last, his Natural Divination. With no need to roll, Zeoll's final Knowledge Local check on this address is a 20 (taking 20) +10 (usual) +2 (heroism) +7 (memory Subdomain Recall) +10 (Natural Divination) = Know Local check 49! Woot!
(Maybe his friend Bosk can give him a Guidance cantrip to bring that to a neat round 50?)
After all that, Zeoll figures he'll have SOME new information for the group! :-)
And, depending on the results, he thinks about going home and starting fresh in the morning. Unless his investigations suggest that there is some urgency to the matter.
DM Sanity Info:
Cradled Spells (underlined = cast): 0 level: Silent Image, Faerie Fire 1st level: Deep Sleep, Heroism, Suggestion, Locate Object; Comp Lang 2nd level: Divination, Hold Person; Memory Lapse
Bard Spells: Level 1: 1 of 6 cast (Hid Laugh) Level 2: 2 of 4 cast (Calm Emo, Caco Call)
Bard Performance: used 0 of 17 rounds Bard Lore: used 1 of 1 Natural Divination: used 1 of 2 (1 for saves, 1 for skills (used)) Memory Subdomain recall attempts: used 2 of 9
Heading out --- Jim C Tuesday March 20th, 2012 8:06:13 PM
ooc: let me know whan you want to implement your plan of splitting up the group :)
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Tuesday March 20th, 2012 8:22:22 PM
The only split is a few rounds when Zeoll does a quick fly-by or walk-by while invisible of the address, from the other side of the street, making no muss or fuss, skeedaddling at the smallest sign of trouble, flying out of there if anything unusual happens, just hoping for a peek at the exterior of the building, acting entirely like a cowardly liontaur in every regard.
:-)
DM Jim: So your "gathering information" was with the rest of the group? All 3 hours?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Tuesday March 20th, 2012 8:25:51 PM
Beri sees Zeoll considering something in his head. I'm not sure what you are planning, but I suggest you avoid anything that could be interpreted as using magic anywhere near this place, at least until we've vindicated ourselves in the eyes of the community.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 CMD: 15 HP:39/43 (Spells) - Wand charges: 40 - Resist Energy 1 hr remaining Tuesday March 20th, 2012 9:05:41 PM
"He's right." Restlin says while gesturing to Beri. "Anyway, we should stake the place out. I didn't keep track of anyone else's casting, but I'm running low. We may be better off doing some investigation and approaching tomorrow.
"Or not. I still have my wands & can unleash some damage if needed."
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Tuesday March 20th, 2012 10:04:15 PM
Oh sorry! Zeoll explains his plan fully and asks for feedback before starting it.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Tuesday March 20th, 2012 11:13:19 PM
While the plans for the day are being made, Alexi gathers up all the loot from the Neighborhood Watch. "Hey guys, those dead guys left these behind. What do you want to do with them? I'd like to have the longsword. What we don't need we can trade away in the Catacombs."
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Tuesday March 20th, 2012 11:31:57 PM "Well, it sounds like the group sentiment is to scope it out and rest up before we do anything with the address. I'm worried about the ramifications of waiting too long, but let's see what we can find out about this place first and then decide whether we need to further prepare ourselves or not." Beltrin will help Zeoll out with his spells as requested. Unless his fellows have a different idea, he'll tag along with them as Zeoll sweet talks his way around town.
OOC: Beltrin will take the extra wand of fireball for the moment, since Restlin already has one. Although the image of Restlin pulling out two wands from hip holsters and firing off fireballs willy-nilly like a western gunslinger is pretty priceless.
Treasure splits --- Jim C Wednesday March 21st, 2012 12:20:31 AM
ooc: it's completely up to you guys how you do the treasure splits. Most groups sell everything off to the Catacombs and split the money equally, but allow those members who want something in the treasure to pay for it at a 10% discount--which is what they would get from the Catacombs. I'm just reiterating this because DM's are held to the minimum wealth level in all games. So if I show that you're all above minimum wealth level because of the loot I've given out is based on an equal share--but if it turns out that some have a lot more or a lot less because of non-equal shares, then please understand that is your decision, not mine.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Wednesday March 21st, 2012 1:10:18 PM
Bosk glances at the loot briefly. It is all a bit small for me, I don't have any use for it.
Zane Stormfront AC 26 CMD 22 HP 48/50 d20+8=10 ; d20+11=12 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2012 1:43:16 PM
Zane lets the others make the decisions, he will attempt to remain in the shadows as much as possible (stealth 10). He's also not a people person, Zeoll is obviously a people person, and is good at fast talking people. Zane keeps his eyes out for those watch their group (nat 1)
Yondrim (Jon) 65/65 HP AC 20/16/18 CMD 19 DR 1/- Wednesday March 21st, 2012 2:26:24 PM
Yondrim will stick with Zeoll except when the liontaur is doing his bird impression.
Zeoll (HP17 of 35, AC22, CMD17) Wednesday March 21st, 2012 5:38:14 PM
Just checking in. I think my investigatory post from yesterday is still a good one.
Alexi AC 25 Tch 12 Ffted 22 HP 66/66 CMD 22 Wednesday March 21st, 2012 6:41:10 PM "Perhaps we can pass ourselves off as a street repair crew and start doing street repairs in front of the address? Alexi suggests.
Alexi takes the longsword. He'll pay for it eventually, or give it back if necessary.
Bosk AC: (26)/13/(24) +1 added for haste CMD:21 HP 53 of 55 Spells Wednesday March 21st, 2012 8:13:06 PM My guess is that would attract a lot of attention. I think we would be better off if we could find somewhere close by the watch discretely from. Perhaps there is a bar or restaurant close by with a view of the place or a room or building for rent close by. By guess is that if this guy is from out of town he most likely doesn't own property here. If he is renting a room there are likely others close by. If he is at a hotel we could possibly get Sanji or some of the others from Mudtown to rent a room there and be our eyes and ears.
ooc: Not sure if the newer players know this, but we own a small shop outside the city walls, in Mudtown, and have a few friendly employees there including Sanji, a retired party member.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:22/16/16 HP:46/57 CMD = 22 Wednesday March 21st, 2012 10:23:27 PM Looks like there is nothing particularly great for me in that pile, just a step closer to some stronger armor. Beri responds to his giant friend's suggestion: Bosk, that's a good idea but I doubt it's a hotel, if it was he likely would have given us the name of the place. Either way, we won't know until we get there and odds are that anyone running around with spurs on is going to have been noticed by everyone in the area.
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 18/15/18 HP: 42/56 CMD: 20 Spells Thursday March 22nd, 2012 1:27:38 AM "Well, I'm going with Zeoll for at least some of his investigation, he'll need a little magical help with parts of it. Everyone else is welcome to come along or do a stake out, but I think that no one should go anywhere alone."
Beltrin will tag along with Zeoll and use his Invisibility and Fly spells as requested....
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