Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) d20=11 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 12:56:41 PM
Oh wait! Zeoll has a racial -2 on all swim checks! So in that case, he'll use his hero point for a reroll instead of a retroactive +4 ... new roll ... using last hero point ... an 11! That includes the -2 race and the +2 gallant inspire.
Zeoll's final four rolls: 11, 15, 18, 16
That includes using his last gallant inspiration and his last hero point!
Oh, and either holding onto that sword or putting it in his belt or putting it in someone's bag of holding -- not Zeoll's!
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Thursday June 28th, 2012 5:22:22 PM
Swimming for their lives, the Iron Adventurers battle against the currents and some fail--most notably Wyaar and Zeoll, who both go underwater and out of sight. The rest make no headway against the incoming deluge except for Zane and Beri. But Beri's efforts are shortlived as he joins Wyaar, Zeoll and now Restlin under the surface of the turbulent waters pushing everyone Southward.
Through skill and luck, most in the group find themselves nearing the walls of the inn, where the waters have formed an eddy of crosscurrents pulling them closer to the inn walls and making it easier to fight against incoming waves. Everyone but Wyaar manages to circle around the inns walls and make the final push for the inn itself and grabbing onto the porch columns before they possibly collapse, except for Restlin who gets sucked under approximately 30' from the inn and Wyaar who finally surfaces but is more than 90' away from the inn to the Southwest. If they are to be rescued, the time is now.
Wyaar will have to make 3 swim rolls, DC15 to make it back to the inn. Anyone trying to rescue him will have to make 3 DC10 swim rolls to get to him, then 3 DC10 Aid another rolls, then 3 DC15 swim rolls to get back.
Restlin needs to make 1 swim roll, DC15 to make it back to the inn. Anyone trying to rescue him will have to make 1 DC10 swim roll to get to him, then 1 DC10 Aid another roll, then 1 DC15 swim roll to get back.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 d20-10=-1 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=25 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 5:50:02 PM
Zane dives back in to help Wyaar. (rolled a -10 ten so rerolled it) With +10 skill, Zane automatically passes the 3 swim checks as well as the the 3 aid another checks. With great skill, Zane swims back to the Inn with Wyaar and deposits him on the porch. "Who else isn't here?"" Zane's robes are plastered to his very muscular chest, he almost looks at home in the water, almost like he was born to be near the water.
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, 3 hours Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
OOC: I got Wyaar, someone else grab Restlin
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:35/35 (Spells) - Glitterdust: 3 rounds - Haste: 5 rounds d20+8=28 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 6:16:50 PM
Restlin is determined not to die! Kicking from the depths he had sunk to, the wizard practically leaps from the water into the inn.
NOT TODAY, OCEAN! he shouts to no one in particular before looking around. We all ok? Everyone here?
***
Burned a hero point for a +8 then rolled a natural 20.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Thursday June 28th, 2012 8:04:31 PM
Beri turns around and notices two of his group are missing. I think if I'm careful and don't panic I should be able to get to Wyarr.
Beriothian will take 10 on all 9 rolls to save Wyarr
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Thursday June 28th, 2012 8:36:20 PM
Zeoll clings to the inn, ready to cast Timely Inspiration if it will work ... but it seems that his friends are okay.
When everyone is together, he calls for a bag of holding in which to place the evil sword.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 3d6=14 ; Thursday June 28th, 2012 8:40:07 PM
wyaar coughs up some muddy seawater after Zane dumps him on the Inn. «thank you, my tauric friend. i am afraid the shadow weakened me more than I thought » and he willthen rise to soggy feet and lay hands on Zeoll for 14 HP
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Thursday June 28th, 2012 9:18:02 PM
The water is quickly rising; the outer wall that protects the inn looks to be holding fast, but since there is no gate, the water is rushing in. Soon the first floor will be flooded, only leaving you the upper floor and maybe then the roof to take refuge. Better hurry inside before you're swept away.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:35/35 (Spells) d20+2=4 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 8:51:18 AM
Seeing everyone safe, the wizard tears into the inn and up the stairs. He'll start looking for a safe way up to the roof in case the flood waters reach high enough to take out the second floor.
"That wall may not keep the water out, but hopefully it will at least break the waves and currents enough to stop them from tearing this place apart."
He fetches the length of rope he left here just before they chased down Lowd. "I have rope if anyone needs it. Maybe we should tie ourselves to each other just in case someone scrawny needs to get saved by a minotaur or something."
***
Perception to find a good way to the roof: 4. Hopefully it's obvious.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) d20+4=17 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 10:34:15 AM
"Wait!" the wizard shouts. "Why didn't I think of this before? I can use this," he points to a small gold ring (ooc: bonded object), "to cast rope trick. We can ride out about 5 hours of this storm in there."
Restlin thinks for a bit. "Think this storm will be gone in five hours?"
***
General knowledge check is 17. Knowledge geography brings that to a 28, local a 29 if that matters.
Here's how I'd like this to work. The rope can go up to 30' in the air from where I cast it. Ideally, it would be from the 2nd floor through the roof somehow to avoid having to cast it in a hurricane. Once it's cast, it takes 16,000 pounds to pull it free, so we should be fine there. We can use Bosk's rope to tie ourselves together, then have the minotaurs go first, followed by the humans/elves, followed by Zeoll who may need to be pulled up...I don't know. Can a liontaur climb a rope?
If the rope trick portal ends up being below the flood waters, there's nothing to stop them from rushing in and drowning us anyway, so we'll need to aim high.
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Friday June 29th, 2012 11:10:15 AM
Zeoll grins like a fool! "Hey, that's five hourrs of being drry! I love it!"
He eagerly awaits the magic that his pal Restlin will soon produce.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 d20+11=23 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 12:28:41 PM
With there having been Minotaurs on the roof of this place, it must be at least somewhat solid, Zane will go up the outside to the roof. Once there he'll look for a way down to the inside, if he can't find one, he guess' he'll have to make one so that the magic from Restlin can reach out into the air.
Climb 23
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, 3 hours Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Friday June 29th, 2012 2:40:37 PM
Searching one of the North facing rooms, it's painfully obvious there is a hole in the roof as big as a minotaur as the wind whips through it and tears at the room.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) d20-2=10 ; d20-2=2 ; d20-2=16 ; d20-2=4 ; d20-2=3 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 2:55:28 PM
"Look at that, a hole big enough for a minotaur," Restlin muses as he discovers the hole.
Once every one who wants to be tied together does so, Restlin will cast rope trick through the hole in the roof. He'll let the best climbers go first before heading up himself.
***
PRD shows climb DC for a rope trick rope to be 5, but of course that's not my call to make. The rope is 50' long, so it will climb to 30', then stop. Restlin has no non-dimensional items, and will wait for those who do to handle them. He trusts the Iron Adventurers won't be dragging their feet with this task.
A Climb check that fails by 4 or less means that you make no progress, and one that fails by 5 or more means that you fall from whatever height you have already attained.
I'm rolling 5 climb checks now to get things moving: 10,2,16,4,3
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) d10=3 ; d10=6 ; d10=10 ; d20=15 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 3:30:58 PM
Zeoll definitely tries his best to climb up that rope! Note that the longest length of rope allowed, per the spell, is 30 ft long. He'll take 10 if he can ... if not ...
Climb checks at +2 heroism and -2 neg levels: a 3, a 6, and a 10! If the 3 is not high enough and Zeoll can try again, he will. a 15.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 d20+3=14 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 5:50:14 PM
Wyaar will climb up the rope last, but climb he does (climb 14)
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells d20+4=8 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=19 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 6:07:33 PM
If in the course of checking the Inn Bosk spots the minotaur the reverent was fighting Bosk will grab it's weapon and anything else he can easily quickly and easily.
Shaking the rain from his fur off a bit, the cleric listens and loves Restlin's idea. You know that bags of holding don't function within that spell right? I suggest we take out anything we need before we climb up the rope, and that that Zeoll places that sword in one so that we don't have to worry about it while we are in there.
The horned cleric quickly pulls two foil wrapped balls, booze, and some trail rations out of his bag before climbing up the rope. (The balls are from the G.G. and can cast Water Breathing.)
Climb Checks = 8, 7, 5, 15, 19 (I rolled a few in case it takes a few tries)
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 d20+10=12 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=26 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 6:35:40 PM
Zane pulls out a very large pewter tankard and a bundle (iron rations), He's not hungry right now, but he just might become hungry before they leave the magical hidey hole. He tucks the food and tankard inside his robe and will climb up, helping others who arn't quite so good at climbing.
Climb skill is +10 so.....
12,11,28,23,26
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, 3 hours Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 d20+5=22 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 7:38:46 PM What exactly are we planning on doing with the bags of holding while we are gone? Beriothian quickly assesses the second floor of the building to find a location to store the bag of holding where it will be out of view and will not get blown/washed away. Beri removes his bed roll and a tin of fudge from his bag of holding intending on getting some rest over the next 5 hours, and also removes a fur lined bag. Here, wrap that weapon in this before placing it in the bag of holding, I'd rather not risk contact with that thing. knowledge (architecture)=22 (to store bag of holding)
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Friday June 29th, 2012 8:36:10 PM The bag of holding can go in the Rope Trick, it just won't work while in there.
Saving the day, or at least a very wet five hours, Restlin casts his spell and the group eventually all climb in.
Hours pass as the storm rages on and slowly recedes from the area. Nearing the end of the spell, a quick check shows that the inn is gone, yet the walls still remain. All that remains of the inn is some debris--even the roof itself is missing. It is 30' down to the foundation of the inn, covered in sharp, possibly dangerous splintered beams, etc.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) d20+11=31 ; Friday June 29th, 2012 11:38:40 PM
Restlin prestidigitizes the water off the Iron Adventurers (and Wyaar), then scoots it out the hole. He unfurls his bedroll next to the newcomer, plops himself on his butt and slaps Wyaar on the back. "I bet you thought you were just in for a quiet trip to Heranmar, didn't you? Well, this is a far cry from our tower back in Hook City, but it'll do in a pinch. If you're not doing anything with the rest of your life, you've more than proven your worth if you'd care to stick around and share some adventures."
He turns to Zeoll, pulling a small atomizer of cologne out and spraying himself. Though he dowses himself in the stuff, there's no scent, but he seems much relieved after (cologne of long-suffering - 8 hours of freedom from the smell of taurs in close quarters - Restlin does not share this information). "Zeoll! Tell him about our lost fortune..."
time passes!
Looking down below and seeing the coast clear, he announces it's time to go before the spell ends and they dash themselves on the remains of the inn below. He leaps from the hole, falls briefly, and begins to float down (ring of feather fall). He keeps a hand on the rope, remembering Bosk's trip over the wall.
Landing, he'll look for the remains of Alexi and Yondrim.
***
Perception: 20 (ignore the +11 - total error)
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Saturday June 30th, 2012 12:08:59 AM
"Meh," says Zeoll philosophically. "You lose one forrtune, you've lost them all."
He holds out his hand to greet Wyaar formally. "I'm Zeoll."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+5=14 ; Saturday June 30th, 2012 12:46:07 AM
After the storm passes, Zane looks out the opening. "I'd say we have a bit of a problem, But I think I can take care of it. Let me head out first and give me a minute before you follow. I'll need to extend the the rope some and get down and to a side before you all just slide down." With that, Zane slips out and onto the rope, sliding down about 15 feet, he pulls the bottom of the rope up, reaching to his back, he asks for his rope and then reaches into the haversack. Grasping it he pulls it out and ties the ends of the two ropes together, extending it another 100'. He then will lower himself down to a point where he can swing to the edge of the former Inn's foundation. Once there, he will make his way to the open gates of the Inn and tie the rope off. "All right, slide down slowly. Don't be in a rush." He calls up to his friends.
Climb rolls 23,19,29 Seaman roll to tie knot 14
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
**Mage Armor, 3 hours **Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
** expired spells (so I don't need to retype when cast again)
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 d20+3=6 ; d3=3 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=7 ; Saturday June 30th, 2012 10:51:49 AM
Wyaar listens intently to the bard's retelling of the groups adventures, highs and lows.. Or at least the parts he is willing to share. Afterwards he fills in his own tale of adventure in the service of Maab and lately her consort. Time passes...
Once Zane secures the rope he slides down to the soggy ground. "it is a good thing we did not stay in the Inn.". While moving down the rope and at the elevated height he looks towards the city to survey any obvious damage there.
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Saturday June 30th, 2012 1:51:25 PM
Having made it down the rope without any injuries, the group finds themselves surrounded in debris--mostly from the inn. Far off in the distance, about a mile South against the treeline, the roof of the inn can be seen still intact resting against the side of several trees. To the Northwest, the town of Heranmar has it's front gates wide open, people are coming in and out and the rising smoke from several interior fires that have been doused are apparent.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 Saturday June 30th, 2012 3:20:56 PM
Zane collects his rope, coils it and replaces it in his haversack. "Well, we found and eliminated Lowd, but now we may as well head into Heranmar. We ain't getting back home from out here. Do we look at at least presentable? I'd hate to give the townsfolk the wrong impression while we are still headed towards them. If anyone can do a little healing it'd be appreciated, at least enough to scab it over would help."
Zane's Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
**Mage Armor, 3 hours **Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
** expired spells (so I don't need to retype when cast again)
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Saturday June 30th, 2012 4:39:17 PM
Zeoll looks at the ruins of the inn in dismay. Lowd is dead. The revenant is no more. The inn is destroyed. How will they learn about what happened to Heather, and why?
The sword knows all the answers. But how to convince the magical item to tell them. And how to know whether it is even truthful? Zeoll shares his worries with his friends on the way to Heranmar.
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells Saturday June 30th, 2012 4:46:49 PM
ooc: Do we know if Lowd is dead or alive?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Saturday June 30th, 2012 7:33:39 PM "Dealing with that sword again means letting it suck more life out of us and risk losing control to it. Not worth it."
Restlin nudges Wyaar with his elbow. "There is that present the revenant gave you. Far be it from us to deny you your prize, but if it contains an answer as to why we went through all this we'd sure appreciate a peek at what it is."
***
Did Restlin find Alexi's or Yondrim's bodies?
Jim: I do believe both of those bodies were incinerated with Vera.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 d20+10=27 ; 3d6=10 ; Sunday July 1st, 2012 8:47:04 AM
At Restlin's nudge, Wyaar nods, "I hadn't forgotten about that.. just was wary to open it in a small confined space. Could contain a hive of angry bees for all we know... or perhaps my dealings with the Fey make me cautious of gifts. But it is not my prize, I did not take down the assasin myself, only landed the final blow." He gives shrug and pulls out the box and gives it a look over for traps (Perception 27) and will then open it. Or if locked, hand it over to Beri.
"Has anyone spotted any sign of the assassin? I am fairly sure he was dead when the wind took him, but without a body we cannot be sure."
And he'll head towards the walled town with the others, ready to offer assistance as needed as well as applying his hands to Zane for a little healing (Lay on Hands for 10 HP, 1 left)
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Sunday July 1st, 2012 3:06:47 PM
The small ornate box has no lock on it, only a small circular depression with a rune in the center on it's front face--it is about the diameter of a copper piece, or a locket.
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells Sunday July 1st, 2012 6:27:24 PM
Deciding to worry about Lowd's state of life later, Bosk joins the others and watches as the box is examined. Seeing the strange rune, Bosk wonders if perhaps that had something to do with what the assassin was looking for and why he had slashed the painting at one of the murder scenes.
Bosk will take the paintings out of his BOH one at a time and examine them thoroughly for anything unusual.
Take 20 on searching / examining the paintings.
Jim: which paintings and from where?
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells Sunday July 1st, 2012 9:28:31 PM
From the storage locker.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Sunday July 1st, 2012 9:35:41 PM
ooc: apparently it's not related :P
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Sunday July 1st, 2012 9:46:23 PM
After carefully inspecting the various paintings, Bosk is stuck on the one with Heather Brody and child, Lowd and the other gentleman that in someways resembles the Revenant--but that is hard to say since the Revenant was quite decrepit looking. In that paricular painting, Heather is wearing a locket with a single rune upon it's face that is identical to the rune on the box given to Wyaar by the Revenant.
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Sunday July 1st, 2012 10:37:04 PM Hey guys, right now we're at 6 players and I really like the level of attention everyone is giving to the game, it's absolutely fantastic! It's been suggested to me that we should have 8 players, and I'm not adverse to that. So if you know anyone who wants to play, or can post an ad somewhere extolling the virtues of our game and that we're looking for two more players, then please do so. Thanks!
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 37/63 Monday July 2nd, 2012 12:44:00 AM
Benn trying to get an "old" friend involved for over a year..... gonna try 1 last time over the fourth.
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells Monday July 2nd, 2012 1:25:23 AM
ooc: I sent out a few emails and am recruiting on Piazo and PBEM.com
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Monday July 2nd, 2012 8:06:42 AM Heather's throat was slashed. I doubt Lowd would go through all the trouble of coming after her and not take the amulet if she still had it. Maybe we camp out and see if his body washes up on shore, or maybe it already has. Does anyone have any divination magic to help out?
Zeoll (HP17 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Monday July 2nd, 2012 8:51:12 AM
Zeoll says, "It's been a long day. Give me a night to sleep on it, and we'll see if I can divine a clue by morrning."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 2nd, 2012 9:59:26 AM My body is still really sore, I definitely could go for another 3 hours sleep. Still, we may have more pressing issues to attend to. ooc: what time is it? Do we still have a few hours until daylight?
Bosk AC: 26/14/23 (+1 added for Haste) CMD:23 HP 53 of 64 Spells Monday July 2nd, 2012 12:29:02 PM Who is carrying the group's CLW wands? It would be wise to patch ourselves up a bit before we run into any more trouble. As for Lowd, given the strenth of tbe storm, I would be shocked if we could find him without some magical aid.
Perhaps Heather's family can help us locate the locket? From what I remember, Heather never wore a locket, only her Holy Symbol...perhaps she gave it to them for safe keeping?
Zeoll (HP26 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; Monday July 2nd, 2012 2:54:35 PM
Cures! Cures! Cures!
2 for Zeoll (5+4), 2 for Zane (7+9), and 1 for Bosk (9).
More?
Also, Zeoll tries to remember some detail on the lucky charm rune. Then he recalls that he cannot read. Oh well. "I got nothing," the illiterate wemic says. "Looks like a letterr of some alphabet, maybe."
DM Sanity Info
2 negative levels = -2 on attacks, CMB, CMD, saves, and skill and ability checks. Also -2 on caster level. HP are adjusted above.
Active spells: Heroism, Honeyed Tongue
Cradled spells prepped: lvl 0 - Call Animal, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - Suggestion, Heroism, Honeyed Tongue x2; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Hold Person, SFF2, Divination; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 3 rounds
Bard spells: 2 used of 6 1st level 3 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 9
CLW wand: 6 charges used (45 total available)
Hero Points Used: 1 of 2.
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Monday July 2nd, 2012 3:09:12 PM
It is very early morning. Is the plan still to go to Heranmar?
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 2nd, 2012 5:02:54 PM
ooc: After the Pathfinder conversion, 1 rank allows you to both speak and read / write a language. If you speak it, you can read it.
Zeoll is no longer illiterate...unless you are illiterate for some other reason.
Illiterate: You cannot read. You may not make use any written materials, such as tomes, spell books, and scrolls. You fail any Linguistics checks that rely on reading and writing. However, you have a good head for spoken languages and a commanding voice. You learn two languages for each rank you place in Linguistics, and the save DCs against your language dependent effects is increased by one. This ability replaces the "Dyslexic" racial ability.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Monday July 2nd, 2012 5:43:31 PM
OOC: Liontaurs start that way.
BIC:
Zane thanks those that healed him, "I still think we better go and say at least hello at the village, I'm sure they've noticed us, as well as saw us fighting with Lowd. If I were them, I'd be worried about a small group, of obvious near-do-wells camping just outside their town. So I still vote that we should go say at least hi."
Zane's Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
**Mage Armor, 3 hours **Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
** expired spells (so I don't need to retype when cast again)
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 2nd, 2012 5:56:13 PM I agree. Besides, we may be able to get some more information in town or for find a quicker back to Hook while we are there.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Monday July 2nd, 2012 6:42:06 PM
"...and if we could visit some priests while we were there to get back what that sword took from Zeoll and I, I bet their prices would be lower than any we could find in Hook City. We may even get away without filling out an Intent to Restore Vital Life Essence form in triplicate.
"Plus, I need a bed and a good drink. Heranmar it is!"
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 2nd, 2012 6:58:18 PM
ooc: Did we have time to regain our spells while in the rope trick? If so, I know and planned to prepare restoration. If not, I will prepare it in an hour.
Jim: no, it hasn't been a full day yet, several hours to go.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 d20+10=28 ; Monday July 2nd, 2012 9:27:33 PM I've developed a skillful tongue over the last century or so, perhaps I can make some sense of that rune. The elf takes the box and carefully examines the rune. He tries to use his knowledge of linguistics to decipher the meaning, or at the very least the origins of the rune.
known languages: Common, Draconic, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, Orc, Sylvan, Tauric, Undercommon Linguistics=d20+10=28 (why can't my combat rolls be that good?)
Heranmar Inn -- Jim C Monday July 2nd, 2012 10:04:05 PM
Looking at the rune carefully, it's nothing that Beri recognizes. If he had a magnifying glass it may help, then again he's of the opinion that it's not a magical rune, but perhaps a set of intials?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 2nd, 2012 10:28:26 PM Zeoll, I think I see something here, can I borrow your lens of detection for a moment I need to magnify this?
ooc: from the description I believe this is a magic magnifying glass
Zeoll (HP26 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 3:04:23 AM
Sure, Zeoll is always willing to share!
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 8:18:48 AM
Wyaar nods to Zane, "They may need our help as well."
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 3:35:35 PM Sounds good to me.
As the group waits Bosk will cast detect magic to check for enemies, dropped equiptment, and to see if the box is magically locked or if the lock could be picked.
Heranmar -- Jim C Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 4:22:56 PM
As the group continues to walk toward Heranmar, the box is examined some more and found to be non-magical--or at least it doesn't radiate any magic. There is no lock or any other means of opening the box as it has no signs of a lid, etc... it seems solid except for the locket-sized depression. The rune in the depression upon careful examination looks to be three initials: HBI (note it is common for the initial of the last name to be in the center), with the B being larger than the rest.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 4:48:40 PM "Unless someone pocketed Heather's locket last time we were together, we'll likely have to divine the location of it.
"We should probably also see if we can use the gift The Edge gave to us to see if we can speak with her now. After going through all the trouble, hopefully she'll be less obtuse than usual."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 10:00:53 PM I don't think it was Heather not wanting to help us,my guess is it was an outside force.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 10:26:48 PM
"No, I'm talking about Heather being obtuse when she was alive. I have no doubt she'd want to help us find this Lowd fellah if she were able to speak with us."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Wednesday July 4th, 2012 9:59:48 AM
Wyaar will also detect evil on the box... Never know.
Jim: no evil.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Wednesday July 4th, 2012 11:38:43 PM So, do we want to heal a little and then head to town?
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Thursday July 5th, 2012 5:30:32 AM "May I make a suggestion, the longer we stand around talking about it, the more mistrustful I'd be if I were the guard over there watching us. Heal a bit as we walk along if you can. I'm gonna start heading to the gates, follow along if you want."
Zane's Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
**Mage Armor, 3 hours **Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
** expired spells (so I don't need to retype when cast again)
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Thursday July 5th, 2012 11:59:20 AM
Wyaar thought we already were heading there... But goes along.
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) d8=6 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 12:33:23 PM
Zeoll continues to walk with the group toward Heranmar, and taps himself again with the cure wand ... 7.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday July 5th, 2012 1:39:54 PM
Bosk would have liked the group to rest up a bit more and to leave after they prepared new spells for the day, but he goes with the group without complaining.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Thursday July 5th, 2012 2:08:13 PM
it's only about 5 hours after we left, at least that's the time I understood had passed, so we'd need to rest most of a day within view of the town.
Heranmar -- Jim C Thursday July 5th, 2012 3:46:28 PM
As the group approaches the gates to Heranmar, many survivors of the storm are coming in and out of the opened gates--even though it is early morning. Their reasons are many, but mostly because they either have no home, or are going out to the farmlands to see if their relatives are still alive. The gate guards are so busy in directing the flow of traffic they take little notice of the group and concentrate more on making way for the exiting carts filled with the dead bodies of those that were killed in the storm.
Inside the fist level of the city seems to be destroyed, nothing but debris remains. On the upper levels, higher on the bluff, there is wind damaged structures, but most are in tact. All inns in this area are fully occupied--maybe something higher up has an occupancy?
Where too guys?
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, 24 vs Lowd with Bard Performance, CMD15) d20+23=40 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 4:01:22 PM
Well, with everything in confusion ... people milling about ... the area in turmoil ... well, Zeoll is in his element!
The liontaur uses his Pearl of Power to recall the Honeyed Tongue spell that has recently expired, and then casts it to give his Gather Info check a +5.
Zeoll spends the next 1d4 hours working the crowd, the guards, the people he meets. He is looking for anyone who knows about Heather, the way she died, the old broken down inn, Lowd or a fellow matching his description, etc. His Diplomacy check to gather info is a base 20 +5 spell -2 negative levels. Zeoll hopes and invites his friends to come along. He rolls a 40 to gather info!
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) d20-1=19 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 4:57:34 PM
Restlin is happy to tag along with Zeoll, telling jokes and showing some spirit despite the destruction.
***
Gather information aid another - 19 (nat 20)
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday July 5th, 2012 5:35:15 PM Looks like the town suffered a bit of damage in the storm as well. I suggest we stick together, just in case Lowd has a few minions hanging out and waiting for us.
Not having Zeoll's gift for gathering information, Bosk instead keeps an eye out for citizens injured in the storm and offers his assistance to those most in need.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Thursday July 5th, 2012 9:27:32 PM
staying with the group Wyaar will also offer help to any he caan and perform whatever tasks he can to assist the townsfolk.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 d20+13=23 ; Thursday July 5th, 2012 9:46:29 PM We should probably make our way to the second level as we gather information, otherwise me may miss our chance to get a room for the night. With Zeoll doing a far better job comforting and interacting with the locals than Beri ever could the rogue scans the ruined buildings looking for trapped villagers that may need to be rescued.
Perception = 13
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Friday July 6th, 2012 12:00:34 PM
Zane will travel with the group, but will also insist lending his strength if it's needed to move anything during the clean up. The hoof of his robe is down and the very top edge of the tattoo on his back is barely showing.
Zane's Spell Info:
Level----- 0 1 Available- * 5 Cast------ * 3
(*= unlimited)
Zane's Spells in effect:
**Mage Armor, 3 hours **Shield, 3 minutes
Claws & Bite uses: 4 of 4 used per day
** expired spells (so I don't need to retype when cast again)
Heranmar -- Jim C Friday July 6th, 2012 5:22:56 PM
As the group moves through the devastation, much help is needed and they being good souls, help where possible. Many dead bodies need carting off and many more living ones need healing to avoid dying. The group helps where it can and after several hours they are tired and famished working through the early morning--the groups healing spells are also depleted as the cries for help and the suffering that is so abundant cannot be turned away.
One individual is of particular help to Zeoll as he helps and gathers information from the citizens of Heranmar. An elderly lady who seems to have lost everything stoically sits amid the rubble of her house and when Zeoll asks her if she knew anything about the Heranmar Inn, she relates what she knows. "Ah yes, the Heranmar Inn. It's been a long time since that place was in business, more than 20 years I would think. It used to be owned by Harrold Brody and his wife, Heather--before they were killed by Harrolds best friend, Lowd Ojal, in a fit of jealously. Poor things, just had a baby too."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Saturday July 7th, 2012 1:01:33 AM
Restlin looks on incredulously. "What? Jealousy? Did we go through all this because of some love triangle?"
He turns to the other Iron Adventurers, his voice lower. "Zeoll, find out more. I'm going to be really angry if we lost two friends last night because of something that petty."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Saturday July 7th, 2012 8:58:00 AM
"and what happened to the baby."Wyaar adds in.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Saturday July 7th, 2012 1:07:25 PM "It almost makes sense. The revenant was probably Harrold, And since both husband and wife were killed by Lowd, he was obviously looking for the Box, there is something in there he wanted desperately. I also imaging the baby girl was also named Heather Brody, that would tie things up neatly, but we still need to get that box opened up."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Sunday July 8th, 2012 10:32:51 PM Excuse me mam, but do you happen to know any of the Brody's middle names? Did any of them start with an 'I'?
Old lady O'brian -- Jim C Monday July 9th, 2012 3:23:45 AM "The baby? It was given away to another family, I don't remember their names, nor their middle names."
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) d20+18=27 ; Monday July 9th, 2012 10:26:59 AM
Zeoll smiles and tries to put the old lady at her ease. "Rreally, you arre so kind to help us, and in the middle of such a disasterr. I do hope you'll let us help you back on yourr feet."
[OOC: Guys, can we take a collection among ourselves to help out this lady, not to mention the rest of the town? I have 400 gold on me I could throw into a kitty. Zeoll communicates these ideas to his friends via Bluff check to send a secret message ... he rolls a 27 to do so, so no prob.]
Zeoll mentions to the lady how important the information is. "People's lives arre depending on it. Therre have alrready been, I'm sorrry to say, many deaths. Please trry to rrecall whateverr you can." As Zeoll says this, he reaches out to take the lady's hand.
Zeoll is using his Memory Subdomain Power of Recall to help the old lady remember. She can make an appropriate knowledge check (local?) with a +7 bonus based on Zeoll's Chr.
Recall (Su): With a touch, you can cause a creature to recall some bit of forgotten lore or information. The creature can retry any Knowledge skill check it has made within the past minute, gaining a insight bonus on the check equal to your Wisdom modifier. You can use this ability a number times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Zeoll has the domain from his Cradled levels and so uses his Chr.
Edit: Oops, forgot the -2 on that bluff check from two negative levels, but I think a 25 is sufficient too.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Monday July 9th, 2012 10:55:44 AM
As a proper resident of Hook City, Restlin has a minimum amount of coin on him. However, the 74 gold and 8 silver can be donated as Zeoll sees fit.
Other than that, he keeps his mouth shut and lets Zeoll do what he does best.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 9th, 2012 11:49:29 AM
Bosk thinks back to when he talked to Heather after the ceremony of the Edge and jolts his head up as he remembers some forgotten information and quickly whispers to Zeoll and the rest of the group. I believe Heather was not the baby, Clarissa was! Heather told me she ran away from home after Clarissa was born because she was "no longer wanted by her parents and they could not afford more mouths at the time". She had overheard them say they were going to marry her off for compensation, so she left with what she had. She became lost in the forest and survived by instinct for a week, until she was found by an old witch, that offered her enslavement or she would leave her to her death. She didn't care anymore, but she knew, if she wanted enslavement, she wouldn't have run away, so she told her farewell. With that the witch said, "That will do". She then cast a spell and Heather awoke in her cave. She introduced her to The Edge. Perhaps Clarissa has the locket and Lowd was the one intending to marry Heather?
Old lady O'brian -- Jim C Monday July 9th, 2012 2:31:25 PM "I'm afraid I don't remember much more," replies the old lady, even after Zeoll's help.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Monday July 9th, 2012 5:44:24 PM
Wyaar has 350 gold he can add to the pool.
"hmm... That could explain the jealousy if his intended bride ran away. Maybe we can divine some information about the child?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Monday July 9th, 2012 6:11:33 PM
"We have lots of stuff we'll need to divine, none of which will happen until we get some rest. Speaking of which, how much further till we're at the nicer places up on that hill?"
Jim C Monday July 9th, 2012 7:04:20 PM Fish don't fry in the kitchen; Beans don't burn on the grill. Took a whole lotta tryin', Just to get up that hill.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 9th, 2012 7:57:39 PM When we get to the top I suggest we start with an inn on the East Side. With a little luck they'll even have a piece of pie for me when we get there.
>.>
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday July 10th, 2012 2:07:29 PM
Zeoll thanks the old lady gently, taking note of her name. He takes his own 400 gp, 70 from Restlin, and 350 from Wyaar, and plans to spend the next day using it to help the town rebuild.
But first, a little more investigating. "Bosk, what do you think we should do next?"
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Tuesday July 10th, 2012 7:31:01 PM
"i can do little more to help the town than offer the use of my hand in labor and even those are still weakened from the assassin's shadow. Our best plan might be as the cleanly Restlin said and head to the upper part of the town and look for a place to recover."
The Rotten Tomatoe Inn -- Jim C Thursday July 12th, 2012 12:06:50 AM Woot, good to be back!
With little available, the group does find an inn that has a few vacancies--the reasons are obvious as it is in a state ready to be condemned--but it's warm and dry (1gp/person/night), but you wouldn't want to eat there.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Thursday July 12th, 2012 4:54:25 PM No go ahead from the PtB yet, but I'm not getting any warnings anymore, so LET'S DO THIS.
"Ugh," Restlin says to himself. "I think I preferred the rope trick. Anyway, now that we're some what alone here, I'll spend some time going over what we took off the minotaurs and Lowd to see what we have. Except for that sword...that blasted thing can stay in your bag, Bosk.
"In the meantime, if you divine folks want to start resting up so we can start divining the location of this amulet, that would be helpful."
Restlin will cast detect magic and peruse what they have. Let me know what I find that's magical and I'll start trying to identify it.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 28/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 16th, 2012 12:35:10 AM Bosk, do you have any last healing spells to burn before we hit the sack?
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Monday July 16th, 2012 10:53:09 AM
Zeoll gets ready to rest, meditating on the amulet, the box, and Heather. He is planning to use his Read Dream ability to glean some clue to get the party moving in the right direction tomorrow.
OOC: The ability requires the DM to roll a secret Sense Motive check. Zeoll's modifier is +7.
OOC: Oh, and will there be another save or two to maybe throw off these negative levels? How does that work, oh kindly DM Jim?
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Monday July 16th, 2012 4:30:21 PM
Zane, having helped to clean up some of the wreckage is more than ready to find a place to sleep. "Here's a thought. With all of this destruction, I very much doubt that any room we find will be inexpensive. People tend to raise their prices when what they have is no longer a common commodity."
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d8+5=9 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=10 ; 2d8+7=14 ; 2d8+7=13 ; Monday July 16th, 2012 6:48:41 PM
Bosk pays the bill for the room for everyone, knowing others gave all thier money to help those in need and having kept his gold assuming it would be needed for the room and healing the group. Once inside Bosk touches one hand to his holy symbol and recites a series of prayers, converting all his lvl 1 and 2 spells to cure spells except for restoration lesser.
That should put everyone at full health. Does anyone need a lesser restoration spell while I'm at it?
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 16th, 2012 6:54:11 PM
ooc: Can anyone else prepare and cast Restoration to remove the negative levels? Bosk can prepare 2, and I think we need 4 castings to remove all negative levels from the group.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 16th, 2012 8:39:37 PM Thanks Bosk, I feel much better now.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Monday July 16th, 2012 8:41:44 PM
"I cannot restore, but I believe there is an entrance to the Catacombs in town... if it is still standing perhaps we can trade in some of the minotaurs equipment for some scrolls."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday July 17th, 2012 12:30:49 AM "Or we could just wait another 24 hours and do it for free..."
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday July 17th, 2012 11:13:37 AM Thanks for the reminder Beri, not only are the spells not free, but I need some more diamond dust to cast them. Wyaar, can you lead me to the Catacombs? We can sell some of our loot from the taurs while we are there.
ooc: Can we get a list of what we found durring the last battle?
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Tuesday July 17th, 2012 12:06:52 PM
Starting tomorrow, Dave F will be posting for me, I'll be talking to him about it, but he'll post. I'm not sure how long I'll be in Hospital so....
The Rotten Tomatoe Inn -- Jim C Tuesday July 17th, 2012 3:46:54 PM
After a fitful night of sleep, and many waves of bedbug attacks, the group wakes up drearily to find the denizens of the city once more trying to dig themselves out of the debris that litters the entire lower levels. Unfortunately it would seem that the Catacombs entrance was also affected by the storm is temporarily out of service.
Zeoll remarks about an unusual dream he had wherein he was falling through a painting and landed near Heather, only to find her completely unresponsive when he called out to her--then he woke with a start as the bedbugs launched their second wave of attacks.
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday July 17th, 2012 9:19:32 PM
Zeoll recounts his dream. "Maybe we have to jump into the picturre? That would be a good way to destrroy it, maybe."
"So, good divine healerrs, have you any way to rrid me of the currse of carrrying that foul weapon?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday July 17th, 2012 9:35:41 PM Man, those spells sound expensive. Even though I'm an elf, being a rogue I tend to forget that spells require stuff to cast. I sort of lapse into the idea that it's just lightning bolts shooting from your fingers. Well, I say when this is over we take a week off to recover... not that we have a lot of choice if we want to resotre levels. I could use a trip to the WLA when we get back anyway.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Tuesday July 17th, 2012 10:21:07 PM
"Well, I imagine diamond dust is a little hard to come by here right now. That hurricane probably blew it all away.
"We have that picture still. Someone's wearing an amulet in it, right? Is that enough to divine it's location?"
Restlin idly scratches his bug bites and changes into a shiny new robe. Despite all his stuff has been through, it seems newly laundered."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Tuesday July 17th, 2012 11:13:22 PM
Zane gets a confused look on his face. "What do you mean casting spells requires stuff? I've never needed anything. I'm not a great caster, but I'm sure I'd have noticed if I needed anything."
OOC: Sorry was too much a good RP thing to pass up.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday July 18th, 2012 12:38:53 AM
The cleric shrugs. Different people get thier abillities from different sources, be it a divine source, nature, rituals and rules, or something born within. Most simple spells require no materials, but as spells get more powerful they often require additional components. My theory is the Wold requires balance, a material sacrifice for such power is a fair exchange and keeps us conscious of the value of our gifts. I would be willing to bet if you were to further delve into developing your gifts you would find there are spells you could only cast if you had certain items.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Wednesday July 18th, 2012 10:37:22 AM
"My teacher taught me how to cast most spells without 'stuff,' actually. Now, for spells requiring expensive components I still need those.
"It's a good thing, really. Last thing I want to do is go touching bat droppings every time I want to throw a fireball at someone."
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday July 18th, 2012 12:09:38 PM I have been shown how to cast spells without needing any components, but I never put in the time to practice it and to develop the ability myself. The technique lets you draw on some inner or divine power at to use it in place of minor materials, say about a golds worth. I imagine you (Zane) must have been fortunate enough to stumble upon one such method without realizing it...not that I am an expert in your craft.
I have contemplated studying it myself, but never have had the time. Always something or someone else that seems a bigger priority. Anyway, I make do with keeping frequently used things on hand. I also buy scrolls that have the material components magical properties already imbued within them so I can cast them even if I don't have what I need on hand...but I didn't buy restoration yet.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d4=3 ; Wednesday July 18th, 2012 12:22:21 PM
ooc: I believe Wyaar suffered Str dmg. If so, Bosk casts lesser restoration to heal it for 3 points.
I think it would be a good idea to sleep in shifts, in case Lowd has some friends who intend to pay us a visit tonight. I can take first watch. I also think we should inventory our loot , making sure to keep the cursed sword safely stowed away, to see what we got. Perhaps we have enough to get some scrolls of greater restoration. I don't like the idea of having to wait a week for everyone to be back at full strength. If not, it gives us reason to rest and get some training in at the WLA.
(Restoration can only restore 1 lvl per week)
Heranmar -- Jim C Wednesday July 18th, 2012 2:11:04 PM
With Wyaar feeling much better after Bosks restoration spell, the group sits wondering what to do. All around them the city is rebuilding, trying to pull people out of the rubble and restore services. Normally caravans would be leaving the city for Hook City and the group could catch a ride, but nothing is going out and probably won't for a week or more. To walk it alone would be dangerous and take two weeks time on foot, one week by horse. The Catacombs is down and there is suffering all around--the group could stay and help, the healing they could provide would be of tremendous help, but will they?
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Wednesday July 18th, 2012 5:18:20 PM
OOC Hi guys. John had his surgery today so I haven't talked to him yet. I will wing it for his post today building off what's going on. David Feest IC Zane looks around at the chaos. To his friends he says" Looks like we might have a rough time going anywhere with all this damage. We could probably hep alot of folks out right here. All I have is my own two hands but everyone seems to need help getting everything put to rights. What do you all think."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Wednesday July 18th, 2012 6:52:57 PM
"I agree we should lend a hand. I also think it couldn't hurt to earn the Iron Adventurers some good will, either, so be sure people know who's helping them...
"We also need to treat finding this amulet as a priority, though. We could let Zeoll handle that while the rest of us get busy helping out. I have several spells I can prepare before we head out that would be useful."
Restlin will excuse himself to get preparing (OOC: I'll have an alternate list of spells up soon with things like grease, rope trick, fly, bull strength, shatter, etc...).
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Wednesday July 18th, 2012 10:01:09 PM "Agreed, leave it to the one with the silver tongue. Since it will be about two weeks before we get back to Hook City anyway I agree that we are better off helping here. I'm not much use when it comes to healing people, but give me a toolbox and I can work wonders. Besides, I probably have a few... specialty tools... that the average person doesn't have that will come in handy. Anyone want to come with me after breakfast to make sure any water pumps and other necessities are in working order?"
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Thursday July 19th, 2012 9:46:53 AM
Wyaar nods his thanks to Bosk and looks better as some of the strain seen around his eyes lessens, though does not fade completely.
"I plan on staying here unless directed otherwise. I was sent to assist against the assassin, but cannot in good conscience walk around from here with so many in need. I have some knowledge of building that may be of assistance.".
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Thursday July 19th, 2012 12:38:44 PM
There is no question for Zeoll. Work is to be done. People need help. He has a little over 400 gp to spend on helping people. Taking a day to do so seems reasonable.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 d20+5=20 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=23 ; Thursday July 19th, 2012 5:35:53 PM
Zane lends a hand where he is able. A skilled seaman he is able to help with anything that resembles ship chores. Cleaning, tying knots, light repairs, and weaving anything into net bags or containers so that folks may gather up their belongings. he also has his raw strength to lend for any tasks that come up. Profession Seaman 20 Weaving 13 Strength check 23
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday July 19th, 2012 5:50:03 PM We spent all night waiting out the hurricane, and our spells are depleted. I really think we should rest at least a few hours before going back out to help the city. At least then I can prepare a few healing spells. Stone Shape would also be perfect to help rebuild the city.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Thursday July 19th, 2012 6:14:05 PM
OOC: Isn't it the next day? I distinctly remember a post about bedbugs and dreams.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday July 19th, 2012 6:18:57 PM
ooc: Doh, you are right.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:27/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Thursday July 19th, 2012 8:36:14 PM And perhaps an anti-bedbug spell...
Heranmar -- Jim C Friday July 20th, 2012 1:13:22 PM
Three days pass and much good has been done, but there is still yet another half's week of work before the crisis can be called abated. However, in this time the Catacombs entrance has been fixed, allowing the group to access it's magical services.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Friday July 20th, 2012 4:49:56 PM
OOC Does that mean we will be able to submit catacombs tickets and purchase items or is it just "open" so that we can get the components we need to restore drained teammates?
Jim: it is open for normal business
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Friday July 20th, 2012 11:04:07 PM
Restlin makes a b-line for the Catacombs as soon as he's able. He's had all the wandering around with energy drain he cares to.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Friday July 20th, 2012 11:50:46 PM Hold up, I'll join you... just need to see what I can afford.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday July 21st, 2012 12:49:49 AM
Can we get a list of what we got off od Lowd and the taurs?
Jim: You got nothing off of Lowd other than that snazzy black blade that speaks to Zeoll when he sleeps--unicorn and rainbows and stuff like that :) and a wavy dagger--you did pick up that dagger before it got swept away, right?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday July 21st, 2012 1:09:32 AM Would anyone here be able to craft me some boots of speed?
Heranmar -- Jim C Saturday July 21st, 2012 1:58:18 AM
Crafting will be limited to 2 hours a day if you're helping the citizens of Heranmar, and any GOOD person would do that, wouldn't they?
Taur loot:
4 large greataxes, magical 1 large glaive, magical 4 rings, identical, magical 5 rings, magical 5 chain shirts, magical 5 cloaks, magical 10 daggers, magical 5 pair of boots, magical
1 ring resembling the other 4, but non-magical
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) d20+14=30 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=15 ; d3=2 ; d20+14=26 ; d3=3 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=29 ; Saturday July 21st, 2012 9:52:22 AM
As the days go by, Restlin works hard (for Restlin). He cheerfully helps out where he's able; secure in the knowledge that his robes will remain clean no matter how grimy the work. In the evenings, prior to providing the local bedbug population with dinner, he pours over the loot from the minotaurs.
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Restlin will get to work identifying those items in the evening. He'll identify them in the order listed. I'll put a bunch of spellcraft checks below...
If after all that he's still not sure. Let me know and I'll prepare identify spells for the next evening and try again.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 d20+4=12 ; d3=2 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=19 ; Saturday July 21st, 2012 12:14:54 PM
while Zane is not an ace at Spellcraft like Restlin, he knows some things. In between helping the townsfolk he will try to aid Restlin with the checks. Spellcraft 10 to aid another he makes the 10 to aid another on all of the checks except the 18th and the 20th so +2 to Restlin's checks on all those attempts. OOC I am talking to John daily, He is through surgery and recovering fairly well, other than not sleeping and a great need to constantly visit the bathroom ( apparently they are really giving him alot of fluids.) Am I allowed to visit the catacombs on his behalf and get things he wants to buy?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday July 21st, 2012 1:41:59 PM
ooc; I didn't necessarily mean crafting it tonight, I just need to know if someone is able to before buying the components.
Heranmar -- Jim C Saturday July 21st, 2012 4:07:20 PM
Restlin, with Zane's help, figures out the loot particulars:
4 large +2 greataxes 1 large +2 glaive 4 rings of delayed doom (1 gem left each) 5 rings of protection +2 5 chain shirts +2 5 cloaks of resistance +3 10 +1 daggers 5 pair of boots of levitation
1 ring of delayed doom, non-magical (had two gems, both expended)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Saturday July 21st, 2012 4:37:49 PM
Restlin's eyes light up as he identifies the rings of protection and cloaks.
"These are exactly what I was going to purchase next from the Catacombs. That is uncanny!"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday July 21st, 2012 11:08:31 PM Woo! That ring of protection and that cloak of resistance are calling my name!
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Sunday July 22nd, 2012 8:56:37 AM
"I would not mind one of the cloaks either."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Sunday July 22nd, 2012 12:20:47 PM
Zane mentions that he would definitely like one of the rings of Protection. He also thinks that based on the remaining usefulness of the rings of delayed doom, they are worth more as treasure ( to be worn) than as loot and requests one of those as well. OOC If it is alright with you guys, I will postpone Zane's visit to the catacombs. I didn't hear back if it is alright for me to do it and since it is a whole 'nother board where confirmation is sent to his email it would be best if he does the transaction. Suffice it to say he wishes to visit the catacombs for a couple of purchases that he can do behind the scenes when he is back. He should be back by mid week.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Sunday July 22nd, 2012 10:25:13 PM
ooc: Since they were being worn by taurs am I correct that the +2 chain shirts are large size?
Jim: correct. Thanks for pointing that out.
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Monday July 23rd, 2012 8:02:05 AM
OOC: Per kindly DM Jim's post above, Zeoll sneaks in 2 effective hours of crafting on each of the three charity days he spends in Heranmar. That's 6 hours he can put toward his upgraded cloak.
OOC: Also, kindly DM Jim, what's up over the three days with Zeoll's two negative levels? Any chance to get those removed?
Zeoll is happy to spend time helping people out (and working on his cloak in spare moments). He is disinterested in the loot. "I'll just take my sharre and sell it in the Catacombs," he says.
"Oh wait," Zeoll says, when he realizes he is upgrading his cloak from +1 to +2, and the loot includes 5 +3 cloaks. "Clearly, I should take a cloak and sell this one once I am done worrking on it."
Jim: restoration spell needed
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 23rd, 2012 10:55:18 AM That is indeed fortuitous Zeoll... does that mean you wound have some free time in the evenings to help my out with crafting some Boots of Speed? I'd be happy to aid you in any way I can to make the crafting process easier.
ooc: If you have something else you want to craft I understand, I just am trying to plan my catacombs purchases.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+15=18 ; d20+15=29 ; Monday July 23rd, 2012 11:40:55 AM
Bosk works tirelessly healing the people of the city and taking advantage of his spells by shaping stone to reform the walls. When evening comes each night the cleric pulls out casks of ale from his bag and shares it with the group to help them unwind (subtracting 1 gallon per night from CS). The first day's work exhausts the taur, but the next morning he finds renewed vigor as his ring of sustenance kicks in and he finds he is able to get by on only a couple hours sleep, allowing him to catch up on his current crafting projects.
Actions: Finish upgrading cloak of Resistance to +3 = 18 Success! (DC needed = 15 {10+5 for accelerated crafting}. Took 2hrs first day and 8 the second, Bosk only needs 2 hrs sleep and spent the other 6 crafting) Upgrade BOH to Type 3 = 29 (DC needed = 24 {14+ 5 for accelerated crafting +5 for missing one requirement}. Completed day 3)
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday July 23rd, 2012 11:42:46 AM
ooc: Bosk is more than willing to help people craft wondrous items. I have a ring of sustenance and have taken Gillin's Fast Forge Feat to help the group with crafting their more expensive items, but I have not yet come across the stylus I need to take advantage of that feat. As such, I would prefer to wait on crafting items that take more than 3-4 days of crafting time until Bosk comes across a stylus.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Monday July 23rd, 2012 1:03:39 PM
Returning from a trip to the Catacombs one evening, Restlin hands Bosk two pouches.
"Diamond dust. I know we're all busy, but I'd surely appreciate feeling like myself again when you're able to use that."
To his credit, Restlin does indeed work tirelessly. Lacking anything resembling physical strength, he instead uses his magic to speed up the construction process. Though he looks consistently fabulous throughout the ordeal, he sleeps very soundly at night.
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Restlin would appreciate a headband of vast intellect +4. At 8000gp crafted, that's 4 days accelerated crafting, yes? Is that do-able?
Restlin also has the forge ring feat if anyone needs it, though he lacks the time to craft that Bosk has.
Heranmar -- Jim C Monday July 23rd, 2012 2:50:30 PM @Bosk, sorry, but I'm not going to allow you to use the Ring of Sustenance in that manner. You only get 2hrs a day crafting with or without the ring basically because of the conditions you're in (adventuring). Please modify your results for this.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Monday July 23rd, 2012 6:22:13 PM
OOC I spoke to John today and he SHOULD be going home tonight, though there seems to be some issue with his medication that is holding him up. If he does go home tonight he should resume posting for himself tomorrow. IC Zane lacks useful spells to help with clearing rubble or rebuilding so he does it the old fashioned way, manual labor. The Minotaur returns each night exhausted but happy to have helped the people of Heranmar out.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Monday July 23rd, 2012 9:06:29 PM
wyaar works hard with others, using his Lay on Hands and mercies ad needed to help the injured as wellas working with builders and other engineers on wfforts to safely clear rubble and rebuild.
Heranmar -- Jim C Tuesday July 24th, 2012 2:42:58 PM
Three more days pass and as night falls the group is satisfied that their efforts to save lives have not been in vain. Weary and hungry, the group rests for the night, but not before hearing there is a caravan--several in fact, leaving for Hook City in the morning.
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) d20+15=34 ; d20+15=19 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 3:32:31 PM
OOC: Was there also a "wavy dagger," Jim? Is the module over yet? XP? Hero Points?
Zeoll goes through all the loot and divides it into six piles:
Beri 1 ring of protection +2 1 cloak of resistance +3 1 large +2 glaive 1 pair of boots of levitation 2 +1 daggers
Zane 1 ring of delayed doom (1 gem left) 1 ring of protection +2 1 pair of boots of levitation 2 large +2 greataxes
Wyaar 1 ring of protection +2 1 cloak of resistance +3 1 large +2 greataxes 3 +1 daggers
Restlin 1 ring of protection +2 1 cloak of resistance +3 1 +1 dagger 2 rings of delayed doom (1 gem left) 1 pair of boots of levitation
Zeoll 1 ring of protection +2 1 cloak of resistance +3 3 suits +2 armor 1 pair of boots of levitation
Bosk 1 ring of delayed doom (1 gem left) 1 pair of boots of levitation 1 cloak of resistance +3 4 +1 daggers 2 suits +2 armor
"Well, that's prretty darrn fairr, I think," the seer says. "Each pile is worrth about 36,500 gp or so."
Zeoll is glad to spend an additional three days in helping out. He also squeezes in some crafting time here and there (another 6 hours at 2 hours/day).
After four days, Zeoll is done with his cloak upgrade. The Spellcraft Check for Zeoll's Crafting, including a +10 Natural Divination Bonus, with a -5 for accelerated crafting ... a 34 no problem.
On the last two days, Zeoll spends all his time crafting, at 8 hours per day. On day 5 he makes his Manacles of Cooperation. His accelerated check is a 19. The DC is 6, so no problem.
On the last day, he starts work on his Headband of Chr. That thing will take more days of dedicated crafting to finish, though.
He also visits the Catacombs.
Zeoll (HP33 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday July 24th, 2012 3:47:24 PM
Over the six days that the party is in Heranmar, Zeoll also takes the time to cast Locate Object at different places around town and outside (2x per day). He is looking for the locket that would fit that box. He is also looking for Lowd's Corpse (I figure that's an "object" now. If not, I also can cast Locate Creature.)
He also uses a Dream spell to send a message to Magister Alister and to that inspector we are working for, to tell them about Lowd as well as the disaster around Heranmar.
OOC: I've updated Zeoll's sheet to subtract a hero point, update wand charges used, and update items made. But not to update the new loot. I gotta get to the CC first.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Tuesday July 24th, 2012 4:41:07 PM
Zane heads to the catacombs to transform his pile of loot into gear he needs. He also continues to help out where he can. He assumes they will be leaving for Hook City in the morning and tries to get a good nights sleep.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 18/16/16 CMD: 15 HP:40/40 (Spells) Tuesday July 24th, 2012 6:13:16 PM
Restlin is more than happy to leave for hook city in the morning, assuming they've exhausted all they can in regards to scrying the location of the locket.
Zeoll (HP39 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday July 24th, 2012 6:31:24 PM
Oh, and will all the good deed-doing Zeoll is doing, does he cross paths with any clerics who can cast Restoration? That seems the best way to get this curse removed.
He also asks his friends if maybe the Iron Adventurers should invest in a party portable hole with the intent of storing all their evil toolery and hardware in the same place. He would hate for someone to reach in looking for a potion and accidentally grab the sword that drains two levels.
Stuff to put into the Bag of Evil Hardware Storage: intelligent sword of assassination; evil poker of making people blow up when they die; teleportal to eldritch realm of cyclopean horrors beyond space and time. Am I missing anything? We got rid of the necklace of necromancer soul stealing and possession, IIRC.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday July 24th, 2012 11:13:13 PM Is there a moral policy against destroying an intelligent evil weapon? I don't have much experience with intelligent objects.
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20=18 ; Tuesday July 24th, 2012 11:39:52 PM
ooc: Just a heads up, this is my last week of class for the trimester and finals start Monday. I will try to let people know in advance if I need a sub.
Bosk joins the others in the trip to the Catacombs and thanks Restlin for diamond dust and casts restoration on those needing it (am I correct that there are two people with two negative levels each, ie needing two castings a week a part to restore them? I will buy the remaining dust at the Catacombs and am willing to pay a share of what it costs to heal the others).
Over the next few day Bosk is able to finish his cloak and nearly completes the upgrade to hhis BOH. In response to Beri's question he answers, Those boots are a bit complicated, and the going would be slow for me while traveling. They would take a week for me to make back at the tower, but while traveling it would take me nearly a month to complete, Something a bit simpler (lower CL) or less expensive (under $1000) I could liekly do on the trip back
Feeling very un-taur like at having repeatedly having to turn down his friends requests to craft items that he simply doesn't have the time for, the cleric spends what free time he as asking around about obtaining the special wooden stylus made of the wood of the Ishgara Tree that is needed to enter a pocket into the Cradle, where time moves more quickly so that he could better assist the group as opposed to feeling like a burden. He begins by enlisting Zeoll and Beri's help as they have proven themselves gifted in gathering information and finding obscure leads, and by asking Wyarr whom hi thinks he remember's Zeoll said something about him having a connection to the Fey. In addition, Bosk looks for a merchant among the carivans who might be selling poison, or at least the reagents to create such things, as they are not easy to come by in the Catacombs or in Hook City.
Gather Information check to find Stylus and Poison = 15
Bosk AC: 25/13/23 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday July 24th, 2012 11:45:42 PM
Bosk shoots Beri a could you really be that stupid look. As a general rule, unless such items are crafted by a god like Gargul, or at least tolerated by him as in the case of a few witches who somehow have him as a patron god only knows how they fanaggled that, such items are pure blasphemy. By thier very definition they are a mockery of life and usually are created by trapping a soul within the item. Evil or not, as a general rule intelligent items need to be destroyed. All the more reason if such item is evil.
Heranmar -- Jim C Wednesday July 25th, 2012 3:22:10 AM
On the morning of the seventh day, the group inquires about joining a caravan. Standard cost is 1gp per day of travel--you are basically paying for protection and to be able to sit in a wagon along some of the journey. Taurs cost 5gp a day and the length of the journey will be one week.
As they decide they also think back to all the good they did, letting it all absorb in. Unfortunately alot of their questions went unanswered--such as the missing locket, and Lowd's missing body, but that's life.
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