A New Dawn Rises... (Co-DM Ian) Monday August 18th, 2014 1:06:56 PM
The Woldian suns rise over Hook City, a place trembling with anticipation and worry in the wake of recent events. Those still employed since the destruction of the Chit Machine begin their days warily, unsure of what it will bring for them. Many more stay inside, having lost the will to work, or even the will to go outside. It is difficult not to see it as a bleak scene - save for a small group of adventurers slowly beginning to rise. These last two days have been quiet -- almost too quiet, some would argue. It feels as though Hook City is teetering on the precipice of a long, dark drop into something unknown... and it is felt in the air.
However, around the Iron Tower, the air is relaxed and bright. A few children run through the street, laughing and playing, and many doors to shops can be seen thrown open to allow in whatever the day may present. The Iron Adventurers wake up alongside the suns of the Wold, their light shining brightly into the windows of where they make their home. Over the course of the last few days, many offers were given to the IA to join many different factions -- however, the group went with their close friend and ally Mara and the Solidarity and Prosperity League. The few days of downtime has been a welcome break from the constant action and stress provided to the IA in the recent past. Some have been training, others creating magical means, others patrolling around the Iron Tower to protect their fellow citizens.
The suns have been up for not even an hour when a desperate, a loud, desperate voice can be heard coming down the street towards the Iron Tower. Those with keener ears hear the familiar voice of Sgt. Capon before they see him running around the corner. "Riot!" he cries out breathlessly, stopping just a few feet short of the Tower itself to catch his breath. "Riot in Mudtown!" Those in the streets give him a lot of space as he cries up to the tower. "There's a riot in Mudtown! Please, help! The crowd is getting out of control!" A few children run by and stare at the man as he cries to the Iron Tower, only to be pulled away by their parents. At the sound of his voice, doors begin to slam shut. While this is not Mudtown, it seems no one wants to take a chance -- there is no telling how much the Protectors can handle, and when it might become too much.
And Another Thing... (Co-DM Ian) Monday August 18th, 2014 2:23:29 PM Just as a sidenote, I live on the west coast of Canada, so I'm 3 hours behind Woldian time. This means that I usually make my posts between 9-10PM my time and so they show up here around midnight. This gives you all the chance to make your posts whenever you want throughout the day! This week was an exception, as I'm still getting used to being a DM again... it's been, oh, say... eight months? I'm a bit rusty, so please bear with me as I get used to it again!
And Garrett - glad to see you survived the transition from Uncharted!
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 50/85 CMD = 23 Monday August 18th, 2014 6:21:34 PM Riot in Mud Town? I don't understand... do you mean the Mudders are rioting outside the gates on the charred remains of their former town, or is the riot at the new settlement of Five Miles? We're happy to lend a hand if you can have another protection group or city guards keep an eye here while we try to calm those from our former home. And it would go a long way if you can promise us an audience with the right people when we come back, many riots start as the result people feeling their voices and needs aren't being heard and respected.
ooc: need another day (maybe just an hour or two) on the weapon upgrades I mentioned... found the email I was looking for, just want Bosk to verify some things with the recent rule change (not planning on any crafting at this point though, normal catacombs purchase.)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Monday August 18th, 2014 7:00:59 PM
Garret hears the yelling and steps up, ready for an attack. When he sees it is Sgt. Capon, he visibly relaxes and listens to the story. He is ready to go, but he waits for the answer to the question -- it does seem odd the the mudtowners are rioting, unless they are trying to get into Hook City to just cause trouble...
OOC: Why hello again! :)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +10/+6/+6 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Monday August 18th, 2014 7:50:01 PM
It's a good question, and one that Restlin would like an answer to as well. However, he knows Capon is not one to overreact and that they need to move quickly.
Restlin will cast Overland Flight on himself, and Fly on Bosk, indicating Garret should hop on his back if he wants a ride (Garret may be quicker on his own feet even w/o a direct path via flight for all I know). Restlin encourages his companions to ask their questions en route to wherever Capon indicates they're needed.
He will cast the following spells on the way: mage armor & resist energy (fire...he remembers their last battle in Mudtown).
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 72/102 (94/124) -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=43 ; Monday August 18th, 2014 9:13:07 PM "Could the riot have been prevented if the group had chosen to aid the Mud Town folk?" There's a question Tink would like the answer to.
She hasn't been to Mudtown before, so will have to let Restlin lead the way. She activates her Ring of Invisibility on the way, as she flies alongside the wizard.
Perception: 43
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Invisible Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Monday August 18th, 2014 9:47:01 PM
Everyone else flies off... Kyan sets off at a jog
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 72/102 (94/124) -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Monday August 18th, 2014 10:07:47 PM OOC: Lol!!! :)
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+5=13 ; Monday August 18th, 2014 10:19:18 PM
Bosk is shocked to hear that there is rioting in Mudtown. Why would we be hearing abut a town 5 miles away from Hook City? Why would they riot? Who would they riot aginst? After thinking bout it for a moment he can only assume that if they are making this much of panic in Hook City that there is worried that they will enter the city, and despite the cities wealth they are far from perfectly defended. The Iron Adventurers themselves had discovered a secret entrance through the an ancient catacombs, through the sewers and up into the city from the old Mudtown dumps into Hook City. They could also circumvent the gates and walls if they entered from the port side of the city...and if the could find a way through the grate the could come right down the river through the center of the city.
The blond taur grabs Kyan (who is light enough not the impact him too much) and puts him on his shoulders as the group takes off.
First we speak to Capon. 30 seconds to get information is worth the delay, especially since we need to confirm is they are outside the gates, 5 miles away, or elsewhere.
Sense motive to determine why the man is telling us about Mudtown = 13
The Bearer of Bad News (Co-DM Ian) Tuesday August 19th, 2014 12:21:57 PM Beriothian asks where this whole ordeal is taking place. "They were in Five Miles, then they started making their way towards Hook City... and now they're at the gate, demanding to be let in. I don't know how much longer they can be kept out. I'll see what I can do about some guards, but... we need you there, now." He either ignores or misses the last bit of what the druid had to say.
Garret springs into action! ...only to relax at the sight of an old ally. From the Sergeant's story, it seems as though the Mudtowners might just want to cause some trouble, although that doesn't seem to fit with past behavior...
Restlin casts Overland Flight on himself and his allies, as well as good ol' Fly on Bosk. preparing to move towards the source of the problem. While in the air, he prepares himself for the worst, remembering previous experiences in Mudtown.
Katinka waxes philosophic about the group's decisions, wondering if this all could have been avoided. Letting the wizard lead the way, she activates her magic ring, disappearing as they glide gently towards the rather obvious crowd at the gate.
Kyan watches his friends soar off and sets off at a leisurely pace.
Bosk grabs Kyan before he can get too far and throws the human up and onto his shoulders easily. He suggests the group pauses and speaks with Capon before leaving, who seems to finally be catching his breath as you all hover impatiently over the ground.
"If they aren't at the gates now, they'll be there soon," he announces to the Iron Adventurers. "Seemed pretty determined to get in, no matter what. Problem is, there's so many, no tellin' who they're supporting or who they're with... or what they even want. There's so many of them, we're just trying to keep them out of the city and keep anyone from getting hurt."
Again, those of you with keen ears hear another voice crying out as it rounds the corner, this one unfamiliar. A young man wearing the uniform of a city guard that appears to be a bit too big for him rounds the corner, calling out, "Sergeant! Sergeant!" Before reaching the Iron Tower, he trips and lands on his face, scrambling to his feet and reaching the group covered head to toe in dirt.
He saluts, face beet-red from either exertion or embarrassment, and breathlessly announces, "The mob... the mob breached the gate, sir... no casualties, they're just..."
"Out with it, boy, what it is?" Capon demands.
"They're coming here, sir" the boy gasps. "A man came out of the crowd... said that they demand an audience with the Iron Adventurers." His eyes flicker between each of you and his face turns even more red. "They're coming to the Iron Tower now, sir."
Capon's eyes widen as he turned to look at the group. "Well..." he sighs. "Probably best to head them off before they get here. Unless you want to be dealin' with a mob of people in front of your home. It's up to the lot of you."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Tuesday August 19th, 2014 2:45:20 PM
"Oh for the love of Pete...
"NO. We do not let them get here. We've sworn to protect this square and by gosh that means NO MOBS." Restlin is more than a little pissed off at this point. His eyes are filled with pure, corn-fed vigor.
He lands a few yards outside the square, putting himself and Garret (hopefully, he's followed by others) between the mob and his home. Part of him wants to throw stinking clouds at these hooligans until they disperse, but he decides to give diplomacy a try first.
He looks squarely at Tink, her compassion for Mudtown folks already apparent. "These people are trespassing and rampaging through our home. We'll hear what they have to say, then if they know what's good for them they will get out."
He looks forward again at the oncoming ruffians. "This is not how civil folk get their points across."
***
Mage armor: Long enough Resist energy (fire): 90 minutes
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Tuesday August 19th, 2014 3:37:40 PM
Kyan climbs down from Bosk (assuming he lands near Restlin) and goes to stand with his companions. No weapons are drawn or readied, he just waits for te coming mob.
"Too bad Zeoll wasn't here to Calm their Emotions down a bit, eh?"
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] d20+22=29 ; d100+7=16 ; Tuesday August 19th, 2014 3:39:00 PM
Sesha scowls at Restlin.
"And civil governments don't let their people go unheard to the point of riots. Whether or not Mud Town or 5 Mile House is "Hook City" proper, doesn't matter. They suffer the burden of leadership and have done a poor job with it."
She casts an Extended Flying broom, and takes herself airborne.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Tuesday August 19th, 2014 5:27:07 PM
Garret moves with the others and attempts to take up a menacing pose, all three feet of him, trying to look as menacing as Anrete would have looked. He stands to block the way of the mob.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Tuesday August 19th, 2014 6:48:58 PM
Restlin scowls right back. "There isn't a city in the Wold that would let a bunch of folks set up tents outside their walls and expect full rights as citizens." He turns his attention back towards the mob. "Let's see what they have to say before we judge them downtrodden masses."
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 50/85 CMD = 23 Tuesday August 19th, 2014 7:19:07 PM Yes, I always loved the results of calm emotions... well, if the want to talk to us then let's to what we an to help. Do you happen to have the megaphone spell handy, we can' tell them we're on our way to talk to them.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Tuesday August 19th, 2014 8:03:29 PM Is there any hope of diffusing the situation? Has the city considered our proposal to allow them to mine the minerals needed for Hook City's currency?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 72/102 (94/124) -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:32:53 PM "Not how civil people get their point across? Wasn't it just a few days ago that the people of this town were doing the exact same thing when the chits stopped working? Forming a mob, rioting and marching on the treasury? And I assume we will take just as much action as we did then?" Tink folds her arms. By her recollection, half the group were happy to sit in a tavern and watch. And all Restlin wanted to do was cast a Silent Image. No mobs? Humpf!
"Can we agree that we are going to hear what they have to say? That we will not be intimidating them and that we will treat them with respect? I don't want to see anyone get hurt - no matter where they may lay their head at night"
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Invisible Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:37:29 PM
"I never called them civil, and we weren't asked to help with the mob at the treasury. I'm not sure what point you're trying to get across. I've lived here my whole life...maybe, just MAYBE...I have some clue as to what I'm talking about...and I just said we'd hear them out."
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Tuesday August 19th, 2014 10:36:55 PM
Kyan nods towards Beri with a sigh, "Yeah.. You're right.." and then he perks up a bit, "say.. Maybe Zeoll is in Mudtown, tried to calm tensions and caused the riot. Wouldn't be the first time."
he looks up towards Restlin and Tink, "If you two are done squabbling like a couple of old henwives we've got ourselves a mob to talk down."
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] Tuesday August 19th, 2014 11:19:10 PM
"And Calm Emotions is hardly limited to Liontaurs named Zeoll. If we are okay with dropping magic on the crowd below, I can certainly do that. It's a simple enough spell."
Visit Hook City: Always A Riot! (Co-DM Ian) Wednesday August 20th, 2014 12:40:29 AM Restlin states that the mob will not be let in to the square -- after all, isn't that what they just agreed to with Mara Weaver? Knowing Tink will put up a fight, he addresses her directly, but promises diplomacy... at first.
Kyan also takes the diplomatic route, keeping all weapons holstered. He reminisces about his friend Zeoll and, for some strange reason, get a strong whiff of salt water...
Sesha also disagrees with her arcane ally, pointing out that most governments do not allow their people to rebel before taking to the sky.
Garret attempts to emulate his friend Anrete, remembering his days in Bryn Baraz as the barbarian struck down enemy after enemy... unfortunately, three feet against a mob of people is a bit ineffective.
Beri reminisces about the liontaur as well, asking the other spellcasters if they have a spell prepared to be heard over a mob of loud, rioting people.
Before leaving, Bosk asks the Sergeant if there's any chance of calming the crowd. "You've got a better chance than anyone else... you're who they want to see, after all."
Katinka raises her objections, drawing links between this and the events of only a few days ago. It seems that, with her voice, the path is diplomatic, at least for now.
Restlin offers his rebuttals before the Sergeant pipes up, clearing his throat and saying, "You best be on your way. The mob and all." As the group rises into the air, they can hear him beginning to shout orders at the young man who delivered the message, but soon you're soaring through the air towards what is, quite clearly, the mob.
The way in which the people are gathered is almost laughably stereotypical -- a mass of commoners dressed in rather shabby clothing, carrying whatever they may have gotten their hands on, which for many of them ranged from pitchforks to torches.
DC 25 Perception Highlight to display spoiler: {Among the mob, you see small pockets of people sticking together, well-armed and -armoured. It seems that not everyone in this mob is quite so unprepared.}
The group lands just short of the square as the mob surges around the corner to greet them. The shouts and cries grow louder as the Iron Adventurers come in to view. The mass of people flood towards you like a tidal wave, growing in number and anger as the streets fill with shouts of...
"Iron Adventurers!"
"We want answers!"
"Who do you work for?"
The mob stops just shy of the party, a few people in front throwing out their arms to stop those behind them. Surprisingly, they stop rather quickly, although it seems many more people are around the corner, simply waiting. The shouts die down in your immediate vicinity, but the din of the crowd in the background makes it difficult to hear. A man wearing chainmail and a sword from a few rows back shouts, "Answer the people, Iron Adventurers! Who do you work for?"
Another cries, "Aye, where are your allegiances?"
"They're too powerful!"
"They have to be held responsible!"
The crowd around you devolves into shouting once more as those who could not get in at first begin to flood the surrounding streets, never getting within twenty feet of the party. They seem wary of the IA.
DC 30 Perception/DC 25 Sense Motive Highlight to display spoiler: {Those at the front of the crowd don't seem to be doing any talking or shouting -- they're simply trying to keep from being pushed closer to the IA. The first row of people seems to be more afraid than anything.}
Since everyone posted early, I thought I would just start my normal posting schedule of posting at midnight EST. Go team!
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 72/102 (94/124) -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+20=40 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday August 20th, 2014 4:23:11 AM 1st Perception check vs DC25: Auto Pass 2nd Perception check vs DC30: 40 - Nat 20!
Tink lowers herself down to ground level, yet still hovers a few inches above the ground. Talking to the group from 'on high' would probably not be conducive to good negotations.
She dismisses the invisibility granted by her ring to suddenly appear to the group. "If they weren't afraid before, chances are they may be now. Unavoidable I suppose"
"Good people" she says calmly "My allegiance is to my god - Pantheon. He is responsible for all justice in the Wold, and patrons the right of all beings to be heard and listened to fairly. For I am his Justicar, I seek to do the same. I stand for people to be treated fairly and lawfully, regardless of their background. Why, I believe we had a guest visit our tower recently from Mudtown who will tell you he was treated with nothing but respect and honour"
"You say we are too powerful. Too powerful for what? And that we must be held responsible for something? If I have broken any law, then I will present myself for any charges or trial."
Tink is fairly happy she has addressed the Mudders concerns, however, there is still the matter of restoring a sense of order in Hook
"You have amassed quite a show of force here, and I fear it will only seek to provoke a response from the guard of Hook City. Perhaps a smaller delegation of your choosing could speak to us in our tower? I give you my word of honour that you will be heard and treated fairly. If that is not to your liking, perhaps we could travel with you back to Mud Town to discuss what concerns you?"
She looks to Restlin. Her face is one of hope - that he may agree with her proposal to help remove the Mud Town folk from this area peacefully.
Diplomacy: 14
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 d20+23=35 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+11=22 ; Wednesday August 20th, 2014 8:22:28 AM
Perception: 35 & 40 Sense motive: 40 - Restlin sees all!
***
Before they leave, Restlin (still scowling at her) heads over to Sesha, reaches back into his quiver, and pulls forth his silent metamagic rod. "The issue we've had in the past with calm emotions is that people don't like having spells cast on them. This should help with that." He offers it to her. If she takes it, he holds on, pulls her in & whispers in her ear.
Sesha Highlight to display spoiler: {"You are incredibly hot when you're angry."}
He winks before flying off...
...
Restlin nods as Tink takes the lead. She sounds a bit...shakey? He knows she empathizes with this rabble & wants this to end peacefully, but he can't help but wonder what her stance will be if these folks demand mob justice. Still, he promised to listen...
"Officially, we serve our patrons here in town. That square," he points behind himself, "is under our protection, and we will not be letting an entire mob march into it. If you wish to send representatives to air your grievances, they will be welcome in our tower."
At this point, Restlin hovers a few feet into the air before continuing, "Just as we have met with every representative of every group that wished to meet with us regarding this mess with the chits. Seriously, we've lost a lot of sleep hearing everyone's requests."
Restlin waits for a response. While he does so, that little voice in the back of his mind reminds him that this is exactly what those two unpleasant men said would happen. Either they're behind this, or the IA should have paid better attention.
***
Diplomacy: 22 (I'm not sure if you want Restlin to make his own roll, or add a +2 to Tink's. I'll leave that to the DM)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+21=32 ; d20+21=34 ; d20-1=11 ; Wednesday August 20th, 2014 1:46:30 PM
Garret watches as the group approaches and quickly spots the armed group (perception: 32). As Tink starts talking, he also notices the fear in the front ranks (Perception: 34).
As the group is confronted, Garret tries to move to keep a closer eye on the better armed of the group. If they are near the front, Garret moves towards the side on which they reside, and eyes any of the members carefully (Intimidate? Ah, why bother: 11). He bends at the knees, preparing in case a fight breaks out.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 50/85 CMD = 23 Wednesday August 20th, 2014 6:22:20 PM Can't they see this makes no sense? It's like they are being manipulated by...
Beriothian looks over the crowed, not immediately recognizing a friendly face he can start a dialog with he addresses the crowd as a whole..
We have become too powerful? Our strength pales in comparison to what you yourselves have apparently found. Think closely upon how you got here...
Ignore the fact that this is the city of magic, that a wizard could easily have decimated your group with a single spell. Somehow you made it through the near impenetrable gates that would have been closed long before you completed your five mile trek.
The only way in would be through the well lit barbican, completely unscathed as you travered through the plethora of murder holes lining the ceiling of the place. If I recall a hundred or so arrows from above could fill the place almost immediately. And all of this at a time when the city is at full lock down.
This wasn't coincidence... you were let in. Once inside the other protector groups let you pass unharmed because they recognized you are under our protection. You are our friends and we will always try to do right by you. None the less, you are being used. The same people who caused the chaos in here a few days ago are almost certainly trying to use you to cause more chaos, not carring what would become of you in the end.
Think carefully on what I said, you know it must be true. There is no other way it could have happened... And think carefully on this. Many times we have been asked to prove we still protect the Mudders, and we have never once failed to answer your call. What was asked of us the previous night was simply not in our power to grant... but that doesn't mean we aren't trying to find a way to make it happen.
I ask you to listen to my companions, disperse peacefully and leave a deletion to talk with us in our tower. We will work with them and do all in our power to help. We have always been your allies, let us prove we have never wavered in this.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Wednesday August 20th, 2014 10:39:55 PM
Kyan lets the others do te talking and simply stands there watching the mob while doing his best to look more patient than menacing. Like a disapproving father.
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] d20+20=21 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 12:00:17 AM
Sesha takes Restlins metamagic rod, her eye brows rising at the completely unmasked compliment. She holds his gaze a moment, then turns back to the crowd.
"Listen to Katinka and Berri. It's all well and good that none of you poor things were hurt coming here! Of course we will hear you out, we always have as long as I have been here.
This is a tough time for everyone in Hook City. We've been called upon six different times with six different end-goals, and we chose the path to help the most amount of people and leave the fewest at risk.
Think about it! You understand the value of a coin. You aren't completely unable to commerce without chits. You ask where our loyalty lies and it's with people who need help! I would split myself five ways if I could, if I thought those asking for help needed it truly!"
Sesha raises a finger and ticks it back and forth.
"But we will NOT have you claiming we are too powerful to be trusted. There is a difference between respect for power and trust in a person, and we demand the latter! We don't bluster about our capability and expect tribute! We save people and expect to be trusted to save them a million times over! For shame!"
Diplomacy 21
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Thursday August 21st, 2014 12:29:29 AM
Being very poor in diplomacy, Bosk follows the other's lead.
ooc: Sorry for the short post. I had a late night.
Visit Hook City: Always A Riot! (Co-DM Ian) Thursday August 21st, 2014 2:03:48 AM Late night, post coming in the AM...
Visit Hook City: Always A Blast! (Co-DM Ian) 3d6=12 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:42:44 AM Katinka sees all and knows all as she touches down to the ground. Her speech is deeply moving -- although it doesn't seem like everyone heard it...
Restlins adds his voice to the mix, hoping that his soothing tone calms the nervous crowd.
Garret prepares for a fight, leaving the diplomacy to those more inclined to it.
Beriothian brings up some excellent points, and the party can see that the first few rows of people seem to have calmed down -- however, those in behind them are still rowdy and bustling.
Kyan also lets the others do the talking, hoping that this intimidating prowess will lend some help to the group.
Sesha chastises the mob for even implying that the IA could be mistrusted, and sees some people beginning to agree with her points.
Bosk also follows the lead of his allies, adding his silent intimidation to the factor.
When all is said and done, the din of the crowd can still be heard, but the immediate vicinity around the party seems relatively calm. A man in chainmail and a half-helm steps forward, giving a sort of half-bow. "My apologies, Iron Adventurers, maybe we were a bit brash.
"We might have rushed things a bit..."
"Maybe this was drastic.."
But as calmed voices begin to call out from the crowd, so do the angered ones, but louder, as though the calming effects of the party's words has redoubled their effort to be vicious.
"Lies! All of them lies!"
"They're just trying to get us out of their city!"
"They don't want us here!"
The man that stepped forward to apologize is almost knocked off his feet as he attempts to hold the crowd back, shouting at those around him to calm down and retreat. But his voice is lost in the cacophony presented before him, and before too long the crowd surges forward, closing the gap between it and the IA. The party readies themselves to spring in to action, but as the crowd surges forward, it may be too late...
DC 35 Perception Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear, just below the din of the crowd, a single voice shouting, "Fakes! HYPOCRITES! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!"} DC 40 Perception Highlight to display spoiler: {Above the crowd rises a single hand, desperately clutched around something in its palm from which a fine, golden chain hangs. The hand opens, and you see a small, white ball all too late as it is slammed into the ground...}
Whether the screaming or the explosion came first, no one is quite sure.
Everyone please make a DC 14 Reflex Save or receive 12 fire damage -- a successful save means you only take half damage.
What the IA is sure of is the aftermath. People screaming. Smoke in the air. The acrid smell of seared flesh. These things are all familiar, but at the same time, the panic that grips these familiar streets makes it so much worse. People are running in every direction. And not even ten feet before you sit the charred corpses of those who were standing too close to the blast.
Around you, the injured moan and scream, either from the explosion or from being trampled by the ensuing retreat of the mob -- which now seems to be all but gone as the people disappear into the streets...
Restlin manages to avoid the worst of the blast, and his resist energy spell takes care of the rest. The wizard can then only look in horror. I mean sure, they were an unruly mob. These kinds of things lead to...well, this. Still, he doubts the entire procession was in on this.
He first peers around to see if anyone is posing an immediate threat to the IA. Then, he looks to see if anyone is threatening anyone in general.
If there are no credible threats, Restlin will throw a CLW at anyone who looks like they may perish any moment now. Sesha's much better at this kind of thing, but he'll do what he can.
He also tries to note whether or not that calm dude with the chainmail is still around.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 79/85 CMD = 23 d20+22=23 ; d20+8=14 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 5:38:08 PM
Beri catches sight of something and is immediately throwing his cloak around himself for protection. He feels the heat of the blast brush against his ankles just as he gets into a more defensive position. What the... where did that come from, I didn't see anything! I miss my days as a rogue, in my prime I would have not only dodged that with ease, but could have done it without spilling a drop from the tankard of ale I was holding.
That was not something a broke mudder would have been carrying! This is bad, whoever planned this is clearly starting the next phase of their plan...
perception= 23 (nat 1) dodge=14
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+21=32 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+9=27 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 6:34:40 PM
Garret stands to the side, moving along the edge of the street, watching the crowd carefully (perception: 32), but seeing nothing out of place, just a "regular" mob.
When the explosion hits, Garret quickly ducks and rolls out of the way of the flames (Reflex: 16). As he crouches down, he quickly scans the area, especially rooftops, for someone that may have had a good angle and sight to drop such a thing in the middle of the crowd (perception: 22 ugh). Seeing nothing, he quickly moves to attempt to help anyone injured in the crush of the crowd fleeing the area (heal: 27).
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+17=29 ; d20+8=11 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=19 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:06:29 PM
The fiery blast hits Bosk full in the face, the giant minotaur never seeing who was responsible for the despicable act. He waits just long enough to make sure the area is safe before flying over the injured group, placing their need above his safety.
WHO IS HURT??? GATHER CLOSE AND I WILL HEAL YOU!!! REMAIN CLAM!!!
Placing one large hand on his holy symbol the cleric of Gargul send forth a wave of healing energy covering the crowd. (I can cover a 30ft radius from a large size creature. I am not sure how large the area of the attack was, but I will heal 2 areas once if needed, otherwise I will heal one area twice.)
Perception Check for Spoiler= 29 Reflex = 12 Perception Check to see if the scene is safe = 19 Perception Check to triage the area and heal those in most need = 27 Perception check for traps = 19 Channel Energy 3,3= 6 total
ooc: Just checking, are we still lvl 11? I have been in Hook City since June of 2009, and that seems a little low.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:07:41 PM
ooc: Bosk will also pick up anyone getting trampled.
A Note On Leveling (Co-DM Ian) Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:26:54 PM A few of you have asked about this so I'll address it here - it is very likely you will all be level 12 by the end of this module. This game started in June 2009, so by my calculations, you should have hit 11 just in June, so this should be right on track. Of course, I'm terrible at math and I only recently joined on as your DM, so feel free to challenge me on that.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=34 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+26=46 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 11:11:57 PM Perception: 34 Reflex Save: 20. 6pts damage. But then 6 healed back by Bosk
Tink had only just raised her hands to call for calm, when the fiery blast envelopes her.
"Where did that come from?" she is alarmed that her usually keen eyes didn't pick up anything.
"GUARDS! WE NEED MEDICS HERE!" she calls as loudly as her little hafling voice can.
She reactivates her ring of invisibility and ascends in height, still trying to work out what is going on. Perception to spot anything "weird": 46 + Arcane Sight + See Invisibility + Darkvision + Detect Scrying. Sure, now I roll the 20! Sense Motive to suspect anyone acting weird: 35
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] Friday August 22nd, 2014 12:53:07 AM
Sesha has no chance to perceive the instigators, between her lack of an eye and her natural wispiness, she just isn't built for that kind of attention to detail.
When the ball erupts and people start dying, Sesha watches, horrified.
Why? Why would someone do this? It wasn't Restlin. It wasn't her. Tink wouldn't do it. SOMEONE killed these people intentionally, and they were doing it to strike against the IA for not following one petty path or another.
She would kill someone for this, if only she could find them... if only..
Bosk had the first aid in hand, and he was better at mass healing than she..
"Good job Bosk! You tend the wounded. I will shepherd the dead.. "
(Move action each round to 1 victim, move action to use Save/Slay.)
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Friday August 22nd, 2014 1:12:42 AM
ooc: Do we want to try to save a corpse in order to question it? My guess is that unless we think one of them is the attacker then it is unnecessary.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Friday August 22nd, 2014 7:32:36 AM
OOC: When things calm down, it shouldn't be hard to find the epicenter of the blast. We'll answer that question then.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20+10=28 ; d20+19=23 ; Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:53:33 AM
Reflex: 28 perception: 23
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as the blast starts Kyan whirls an brings his cloak up over his face to avoid having his eyebrows singed off. afterward he pats at the few bits of licking flame caught on his clothes and while looking for any immediate threats.
if none are spotting he begins to move about the wounded to drag or carry them towards Bosk for healing. "Hang in there, we'll get you right as rain. "
The Aftermath (Co-DM Ian) d6=6 ; Friday August 22nd, 2014 12:19:19 PM In the interest of moving things along, I will ask that everyone post their actions for the rest of the day -- investigation, healing, clean-up, whatever it is you may do, ending with the return to the Iron Tower... assuming that's where you decide to rest for the night.
Restlin, through clever thinking and fast reflexes, barely takes any damage from the explosion. Looking around for someone to cast his Cure spell on, he realizes there are more than three... no, four dozen people in the immediate area are alive and conscious, but not in good shape. The ensuring rampage the explosion caused likely hurt, or perhaps even killed, more people than the initial explosion. Peering around, the IA seem to be the only people still on their feet, for now.
Beriothian makes the astute observation that someone living in Mudtown would likely not have access to the magic required to cause such an explosion.
Garret moves along the side of the mob, unable to see anything out of the ordinary before the explosion. Scanning the rooftops, he sees nothing, and makes his way through the crowd, healing what injuries he can.
Bosk takes to the air once more as he hovers over the injured, bellowing out a command to them. A few people attempt to stand up, but are quickly thwarted by their own injuries and fall to the ground. It seems as though the cleric of Gargul will have to gather them himself, or simply find the best place to release his healing energy.
Katinka shouts for guards and medics, but surely there were already some on the way... or, at least, she hopes so. Scanning the area with her incredible vision, she can see nothing out of the ordinary, save for a large blast of arcanaic aura, quickly fading. It leaves her just enough time to identify it -- if she is capable. In terms of anyone acting strangely, there are a good number of people acting rather strangely... although that it likely a mixture of panic and terror in the air. There does not appear to be anyone, save for the IA, that is not expressing one, or both, of those emotions.
DC 18 Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {It is a faint aura, likely a low-level spell. You can tell the aura is an evocation aura. Beyond that, I'm sure you can extrapolate what happened.}
Sesha comes out of her shock and begins moving quickly, but it still only able to save five people. She wonders in a horror shared with most of the group who could do such a terrible act.
Kyan begins to move the injured towards Bosk, allowing them to be healed by his energy. All in all, the two of them manage to get everyone that could still be saved healed up enough that they'll survive. Many still lie on the ground, nursing wounds or weeping over a body, but most are alive.
Guards soon begin to show up to help the wounded to somewhere they can be helped. One approached the Iron Adventurers, apologizing on Sergeant Capon's behalf. "The Sergeant is busy trying to coordinate relief efforts caused by this... uhh, trampling." If any of the IA take to the sky, they see a path of destruction a few blocks long spread out from the epicenter, the blast that took place just moments ago.
"There's a lot of injured folk to take care of, and now we got a whole buncha Mudders runnin' around scared... but he did say to tell you that one o' you should be back at the Tower tonight. He's got some important information he needs to tell you himself." With that, the guard nods and goes to tend to his duties, assuming there are no questions for him.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+5=8 ; Friday August 22nd, 2014 1:27:02 PM Spellcraft check vs DC18 = Autopass
"A fireball. It has to be" Tink has seen this spell before, and recognises its power "Could have been launched from 500feet away. Maybe more. Culprit is likely long gone"
With great sadness, Tink descends back to ground level and removes her invisibility once more.
"Sorry guys. I can't tell where it came from. And whoever did it escaped my detection." she feels some personal responsibility for not catching whoever was behind this. Detection is what she brings to the group, and she has failed - in not seeing who made the attack, and not catching them afterwards.
She tries to put what little healing knowledge she has to use, acting as a sort of triage (Heal check: 8)
"We had them. They were listening to us. What happened?"
Whoever did this must be brought to justice.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 d6=3 ; Friday August 22nd, 2014 3:43:01 PM
Restlin indicates that they'll be home tonight, then heads off to find more folks who need help. He'll channel energy like Bosk did...sometimes he forgets he can do that, he really is kind of a lousy priest...in an area that still has folks who need some healing. (Channel energy: 3 HP...at least they're stabilized)
"Tink, is anyone identifiable at the epicenter of that blast?"
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 79/85 CMD = 23 Friday August 22nd, 2014 5:57:20 PM Does anyone have an eye on our square? We're needed here, but I don't like that we were called away from our station for such a complex plan without there having been an end game we can see. I'm worried this was just another distraction while they are busy with their real goals...
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+14=33 ; Saturday August 23rd, 2014 12:18:13 PM I think Tink's guess is close. My hunch is that whoever did this was close by, inside the crowd. The likely used a Necklace of Fireballs and threw one of the beads from less than 70 feet away. Unfortunately the necklace starts with at least three beads, meaning that they could have two left.
Spellcraft = 33
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] Saturday August 23rd, 2014 1:27:19 PM
Sesha is quiet, happy she could save even a few.
Still, she considers the political training she received in It'lal and some of the more nefarious tactics she had been trained against. She finds Restlin.
"You are going to be busy Mage-Priest. I have no doubts that we would wake up in the morning to find the rumor has been spread that we blasted a peaceful crowd to bits when they questioned our strength. I am not certain, but I thinking there were only a few people in that group pushing for violence."
She sighs.
"You are going to need to not only spread the message to the various districts of Hook City that we were attacked, but also that someone might be looking to call unrest by smearing the reputation of all the protector groups. They should be careful if someone comes to them to turn them against us. But we need our story told first."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Saturday August 23rd, 2014 2:15:03 PM
Garret will do his best to help as many injured as he can. When Beri mentions the square, he stops and tells the others, "Indeed, I can move quickly there. I will head there now to be sure it is safe. You can follow as things are cleaned up here."
The Aftermath (Co-DM Ian) Monday August 25th, 2014 1:42:49 AM Katinka immediately recognizes the spell from its blast-like evocation aura as a Fireball. Unfortunately, the source remains unknown.
Restlin wonders if anyone is identifiable at the center of the blast. There are a few bodies near the epicenter that have suffered severe burns, but could still be identified if someone knew them while they were still alive. However, there are three bodies near the very center of the blast that are so completely charred that they cannot be identified by the naked eye.
Beriothian mentions that someone should be keeping an eye on their square -- after this whole ordeal, it would not be out of the question if this was just a distraction.
Bosk ponders the possibility that a magical item was used in the attack as opposed to spell. Casting a spell in the middle of a trampling, running mob might be a bit difficult for the average spellcaster...
Sesha turns to Restlin, urging him to spread the word of what truly happened here. After all, if this mob was created to besmirch or ruin the reputation of the Iron Adventurers, everything must be done to push in the opposite direction.
Garret dashes to the sqare to find it being used as a makeshift infirmary for the time being. Those with lesser injuries are being tended to by a couple of clerics who deal with the wounds through either magical or mundane methods. Many take note of the monk as he walks through, although some face him with apprehension. Someone with a broken arm goes so far as to shout, "This is your fault!" at the halfling before being silence by the pain coming from a cleric tightening his bandage.
The rest of the day passes almost too quickly, and before too long the suns of the Wold are hanging low on the horizon. The Iron Adventurers find themselves rather drained by the day's events, but before they can rest, a weary Sergeant Capon arrives at their door.
"Been doin' my best trying to keep everything under control. Almost had another mob whip up when I had one of my men make an announcement, but only a few people injured there, even fewer arrested. What's weird..." He shakes his head vigorously. "No, what's crazy is that this wasn't the only... attack... today. In Solider City, a fight broke out, and someone ended up throwing down this vial... created a cloud that killed all four people in it. Took a couple wizards to blow the stuff away before anyone could use the street."
The night passes uneventfully, and the morning brings another sense of dread and unease. What are the Iron Adventurers doing today? How are they furthering this new investigation? What leads are they taking? Please describe your character's actions for the first half of the day.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+9=22 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 5:21:41 PM
Garret ignores the complaint and instead goes to work trying to help those who are injured (Heal: 22). When he has done what he can, he returns inside as evening falls, meeting up with the others. He says, "Okay, it is clear that some group of some one or some thing is trying to destroy the city. So far, it appears to be mostly magical means. Does anyone have any ideas on how to track down such things?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 d20+16=21 ; d20+11=23 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 7:12:52 PM
OOC: I'm sick. This is going to be to the point.
Restlin agrees with Sesha that immediate damage control is needed. Restlin will spend the rest of the day & the following day on a diplomatic mission, going to the persons he thinks most important to tell their story.
Knowledge, Local: 21 (who would the best persons to speak to?) Diplomacy: 23
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20=19 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 8:51:51 PM
Once those wounded from the attack are tended to Kyan will head to Mudtown (if possible) to let folks know that anyone the may have fled the scene without being healed should reach out to the IA for assistance. he'll Also do his best to assure them that they fine out who was responsible (and point out it certainly wasn't them)
That night he'll take middle watch to patrol the square to ensure though further incidents occur
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Monday August 25th, 2014 8:52:29 PM
ooc: forgot.. That was a Diplomacy: 19 roll.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20=3 ; d20+26=43 ; d20+19=34 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 10:18:19 PM "In another town, I would be able to spot any person in a crowd with magical abilities. However, magic is so common here in Hook that I fear we will need some other way to track the culprit down"
She accompanies Kyan to Mudtown to help him try and keep them calm (Aid Another in Diplomacy: 3 = Fail)
Tink is wary for any signs of danger (Perception: 43, Sense Motive: 34)
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Monday August 25th, 2014 10:36:16 PM
As dawn approaches Beri is found in the kitchen, the percolator making a particularly strong cup of coffee despite having slept soundly through the night after the day of chaos. As the others filter into the kitchen for breakfast he shares his thoughts with them. I think we made the right choice the other night, it is clear that we are needed in here and that the original plan is still in full swing against Hook City. That second attack last night makes me nervous. From the sounds of it the attackers are suicide attacks, and considering that we were the focus of one attack and one attack was a fight in soldier town it's likely that they are trying to assassinate key people. On top of which, we are among those people. The exact attack seems to be changing, so preventing it seems to be more of an option then defending against it. Of course, we don't know if they will be moving onto a new phase of their plan right away or continue with this one... it's possible since their attack on us failed. We shouldn't split up too much today, we should stay in groups. I wold like to go to the druid gardens in town and see about borrowing a tree for a liveoak spell, would anyone care to join me? It shouldn't take too long and having another body to help could be useful if more trouble appears.
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] d20+22=33 ; d100+7=68 ; d100=82 ; d100=68 ; d100=78 ; d100=83 ; d100=82 ; d100=82 ; d100=70 ; d100=91 ; d100=32 ; d100=2 ; d100=15 ; d100=34 ; d100=100 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 11:23:01 PM
Before going to bed, Sesha spends some time in prayer and on a host of other magical tasks.
"Lady Serenbeth.. little spirit. Again I lean on you for guidance. We have chosen our path. Hook cannot be abandoned. I seek to help Mud-Town too, but for now I must put out one fire to focus on another. I seek to best prevent the next attack. Where should I go and what should I be looking for?"
Retrieving a simple neckerchief from her pack, she sets it on her bed. She wasn't quite sure what Restlin would think of this next part. She grows Pot-pot to required size and begins the gruesome task of hacking her face apart, stifling her screams as she does so. When done, she wraps the bandana around her face, starting from below the eyes. It's not the first time she's given up her appearance for spell-power, and it wouldn't be the last.
She also has one more, unsavory task. There were those she couldn't help, those who passed. She uses her magic to speak with those dead, as many as she can, to find some lead or clue she missed.
- DM Info -
Divination - Successful - Requires DM Response
Speak with Dead x7 - Successful. - Requires DM Response
"Do you have a message for your surviving family?"
Sesha will take notes on the answers, and specifically tried to find the bodies at the center of the explosion, thinking they had the best chance to see what happened.
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Sesha spends the first half of her day day in contemplation, considering the answers she received from the dead, if any, and her divinations, if any.
Interview With A Corpse (Co-DM Ian) d20+30=48 ; d20+30=45 ; d20=18 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+4=13 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 1:42:25 AM Garret does his best to heal the wounded, although some refuse his services. Once he returns to the Iron Tower, he asks if there is any way to track the people causing this.
Restlin thinks of who might be best to tell this story to, and his mind falls immediately to Mara Weaver, the person through whom they were "hired" just days ago. He finds her the next day and reveals their side of the story. She nods along, adding at the end, "Well, I never suspected any of you to be involved with this. Unfortunately, not everyone is so trusting. I've already heard rumours flying around about you, and about the Solidarity and Prosperity League... I'll do my best to work against it, but it's an uphill battle.
Kyan begins to go to Mudtown before realizing that most of the injured are likely in Five Miles and heads there instead. Upon his arrival, he is met with many a cold gaze, and not a large number of people seem to be accepting of his help.
Katinka mentions that she would be able to spot a magically adept person usually, but in Hook City there is too much arcanic interference. The next day, she accompanies Kyan and, while she isn't able to help with the diplomatic ventures, does spot something on the way back in to town... See below for more.
Beriothian wonders who these attacks may be targeting and preaches caution, saying that the IA should stick to groups. Does he venture to the Druid Gardens with any allies, or alone?
Sesha is makes herself very busy and rather mutilated. See email for answers to corpse questions and the divination.
On their way back to the Iron Tower after a day of dirty looks and very little healing, Kyan and Katinka make their way back in to town. As the two talk about some innocuous topic, Tink sees something out of the corner of her eye. In a bit of a paranoid mood, she looks up... just in time to see the would-be assassins release the toxins in their hand. Two clouds explode around Kyan and Katinka who must now make DC 20 Fort Saves or take 1 Wis Damage and roll on the Confusion table!
The assassins are on a roof 40ft. up and 10ft. away. As soon as Katinka spots them, they turn tail and run away across the rooftop. There are three civilians caught in the cloud, all of whom are coughing and hacking, having clearly inhaled a lungful of the noxious cloud around them.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+10=20 ; d20+26=41 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 1:55:14 AM Fort Save vs DC20: 20 = Pass. Just!
"Look out!" Tink calls to Kyan, but it is too late. The poison has been thrown and Tink herself is barely able to throw off its effects "Warn the others! I am going after them!"
Tink yells out for the others as she takes to the skies "Restlin! Sesha! Assassins!"
Fly up to 80ft after the assassins. I'm assuming fly 45ft up and then 35ft after them. Perception: 41
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Tuesday August 26th, 2014 9:39:13 AM
ooc: Can you let me know if Sesha's spell worked for my daily spell preparation, specifically the peak to dead spell I was going to prepare?
It is a little late now, but I don't think we should split into any more than 2 groups.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20+7=25 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 9:40:18 AM
Kyan looks up at Tink's warning just before the vials drop, "well, sh..." And then the cloud envelopes them. He lets out a few coughs, but keeps his wits about him and nods to Tink as she flies off. he reaches out with his arms to grab hold of the civilians caught in the cloud and will push and or drag the lot of them out of the cloud. "We need a cleric! Someone fetch a priest!" Kyan yells out to anyone else near by. "and stay out of the cloud!"
Will Save: 25
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] Tuesday August 26th, 2014 10:15:46 AM
( Based on DM info.)
Unfortunately, the corpses nearest the epicenter of the blast are too scorched to answer any questions. The corpse must still be able to properly speak, and there is simply too much missing from those three to answer any questions. Sesha settles on the closest ones to the center of the blast, and receives the following answers...
Who gathered your mob?
Most people answer "I don't know" or "It was already a mob when I joined" but one corpse responds "I saw a small group in Five Miles beginning to shout and gather a crowd."
Where can we find them?
Again, mostly useless answers, but the one corpse that was helpful before answers, "You might want to start in Five Miles."
Who killed you?
A lot of "I don't know" and one "I was trampled to death."
Where can we find them?
Unanimously "I don't know" or silence
Were any of you under magical enchantment?
A universal no.
Skipping over the questions made irrelevant by that... Do you have any last requests?
"Tell my family I love them," "Tell them what happened to me," "Find whoever did this and make them pay."
Sesha also freely shares the results of her divination spell.
"Iron brings death in their wake how long before they to break? there you stand -- unbent, unbowed two will be taken by the cloud"
A Small Note (Co-DM Ian) Tuesday August 26th, 2014 5:04:27 PM Tink and Kyan are close enough to the Iron Tower that the other Iron Adventurers hear them.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 4 Tuesday August 26th, 2014 6:13:26 PM
Restlin hears what Sesha is saying. He's listening, really he is. It's just really hard to concentrate on that while she's wearing that neckerchief over her face. I mean, the eye patch was kind of mysterious, but this was a bit much. He's about to ask what the deal is when he hears Tink yelling outside.
He rushes out, figuring he'll ask her later, to see a cloud of gas and Tink flying away. Kyan seems to be dealing with the people affected, so he grips his extend rod and casts fly on himself. If Garret is nearby, he offers him his usual place on his shoulders, then takes off after Tink.
"I'm a cruddy cleric, Kyan. I'll go help Tink. Maybe Sesha or Bosk will be able to help!"
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility] d20+10=22 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 8:24:04 PM
As the others take to the skies, Sesha pauses near Kyan. She assesses the effects of the spell on the civilians, her expression unconcerned.
"It's okay Kyan. I probably can't help them unless they die. I'll wait here for now, you catch up with the others if you have the means to do so. Otherwise stay here and guard me, I may need it."
- Spellcraft: 22
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Tuesday August 26th, 2014 8:44:15 PM
Garret nods and quickly jumps on Restlin's shoulders. He speaks into his ear, "Remember, I make a good dive bomb if we can get a good target."
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 d20+22=25 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 10:25:23 PM Will someone go with me to the druid garden, I really think it's safer to go in a group... if not I'll wait to go when I get get a second set of eyes to keep us safe.
perception=25
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+13=25 ; d20+4=5 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2014 11:35:37 PM
Bosk runs to the aid of the others, charging head first into the poison cloud. Unsure what he can do to heal the victims he picks them up and carries them out of the cloud. He then hands them a stack of coins. Get to safety and have someone take a look at your lungs. I need to stop those guys before they harm anyone else.
Fort Save = 25 Knowledge Arcana to identify toxin = 5
ooc: Please let me know how much it will cost for the citizens to be healed.
A Small Note (Co-DM Ian) Wednesday August 27th, 2014 1:59:53 PM Sorry for the late post - rather busy week. On the way...
The Attackers Flee (Co-DM Ian) d20+15=33 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=29 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 3:26:49 PM Katinka calls out to her friend, but is too late as the gas explodes around them. She manages to fight through the madness that threatens her mind and jet up into the sky towards her enemies.
Kyan also fights off the madness, calling out for a priest as he shoves the civilians out of the cloud. They fall to the ground, convulsing and shouting out random gibberish. Someone nearby cries out that they'll fetch a cleric before running off.
Restlin listens to what Sesha has to say regarding her spellcasting, but his pondering is interrupted by Tink's cries for help from outside. After accepting the monk onto his shoulders, he flies out the window, managing to reach the site of the attack rather quickly.
Sesha looks out the window at the civilians affected and is surprised to see that this is not a spell -- at least, not one that she has seen in her time, and she has seen many. This appears to simply be a mind-affecting poison, although from here, she cannot tell.
Garret accepts the wizard's offer and reminds him that a good dive-bombing is always a sound strategy. (Hmm, reminds me of some bomb-wielding kobolds from Bryn Baraz...
Briothian remains at the Iron Tower with Sesha, insistent that the Druid's Garden is the place to go, although not without a group.
Bosk carries out the remainder of the civilians, offering them some gold to get healed. The coins are knocked out of his hands as they flail about, unable to regain control of their limbs for the time being. Unfortunately, he cannot identify the poison used in the attack. (Your DM will get back to you on the cost of their recovery...
The attackers dash off across the roof, clearing the gap between buildings with no issue. They glance over their shoulders to see Tink, Resltlin, and Garret on their tails, and seem to get a bit panicky. They split up, one diving down into an alley and continuing to run through the streets, while the other continues along the rooftops.
Whoever is pursuing the attacker on the ground must make a DC 29 Perception check to find them among the streets and alleyways of your neighbourhood. A successful DC 20 Local check can give you a +3 circumstance bonus to this check.
Sorry for the late post - just started making preparations to move across the country today, so things are a bit hectic on my end.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 d20+18=27 ; d20+27=36 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 4:31:27 PM
"We've got that one on the streets!" shouts Restlin, leaving the decision on whether to split and nab both would-be assassins to Tink.
Restlin knows these streets well (knowledge: 27) & navigates them easily. "THERE!" he shouts out to Garret before diving down towards his prey (perception 36).
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=33 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 7:23:29 PM "I'll stay on this one" Tink calls back
"STOP AND YOU WON'T BE KILLED!" she yells as she continues her pursuit of the fleeing bandit. She grits her teeth. Justice calls that the attacker be given a fair trial.
Fly 80ft towards the guy making a run for it across the rooftops Perception: 33 + Arcane Sight + See Invis. Does Tink detect any magical auras on the person she is following?
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Wednesday August 27th, 2014 8:23:46 PM
Kyan peers up at the lip of the roof where the would be assassins disappeared to and then shakes his head to Sesha, "No.. I've no way up there other than climbing and that'd take too long. I'll stay."
He busied himself by moving those affect by the gas apart from each other and away from anything they might hit in their trashing
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+17=19 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 8:58:22 PM
Among the chaos in the streets Bosk is unable to locate the assassins on his own. Which way did they go? he calls out as he moves towards Kyan and the others, signaling to them to move close and prepare for him to use dimensional door to move them all closer to the targets should they be found.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Wednesday August 27th, 2014 9:30:12 PM couldn't even get help grabbing backup to help us stay alive next battle... instead stuck here in the tower... hope the others are having more success...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Wednesday August 27th, 2014 10:11:43 PM
OOC: Did I miss something? What is Beri trying to do?
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Thursday August 28th, 2014 8:24:06 AM
Ooc: Beri, we are right outside the tower.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Thursday August 28th, 2014 5:32:31 PM
Doh! Missed "A Small Note (Co-DM Ian)"... correction coming
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Thursday August 28th, 2014 5:36:47 PM
Garret nods silently and lets Restlin continue to fly them closer.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Thursday August 28th, 2014 5:40:07 PM
Beri hears a ruckus outside and at first thinks it's just the neighbor kids acting up again, but soon he is able to make out the distinct voices of his friends outside and realizes there is trouble. He bursts though the door and is about to transform into a air elemental in order to take pursuit over the roofs when he notices Bosk preparing to cast dimensional door. He instead runs to Bosk's side and prepares to join them.
The Chase Is On (Co-DM Ian) d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d100=92 ; Thursday August 28th, 2014 8:43:51 PM Really sorry for the late post, folks. Long story short, I was laid off Monday and I've spent the last few days scrambling to make my move across the country. Unfortunately, my DM post fell through the cracks.
Reslin notices the one in the street immediately, calling for them to halt. Not surprisingly, they keep running.
Katinka stays on the one on the roof, staying close behind them and attempting to detect any magical auras on them. The person lights up, clearly having come under the effects of a spell recently. As with their friend on the ground, they seem to have no intention of stopping.
DC 17 Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {The aura is a faint illusion aura}
Bosk moves towards the others on the ground, preparing a quick route to their allies if need be.
Garret prepares himself for whatever may come of this encounter as Restlin flies in closer.
Beriothian makes his way outside, standing alongside Bosk as opposed to flying off across the rooftops.
The attackers continue to run, neither one of them giving up. At one point they stop for a moment, only to launch something back towards their pursuers! Two vials fly past Restlin and Katinka -- the one targeting Restlin flies wide and shatters against a building, creating more of the toxic fumes seen from their first attack. The one targeting Katinka smashes against a rooftop, revealing more of the same fumes. (Attacks: 13, 12)
Katinka is 40ft. away, 5ft. above her target Restlin & Garret are 30ft. above, 30ft away from their target from their target
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Thursday August 28th, 2014 10:42:29 PM
ooc: I need to wait for Restlin and Katinka, but since I am sure others will also be waiting on me, If I can see them or determine their location due to a call or action from Restlin or Katinka I will use dimensional door to unite the group again, surrounding the fleeing assassins if possible.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d3=2 ; d20+26=39 ; Thursday August 28th, 2014 10:59:52 PM Spellcraft check vs DC17 = Autopass
"Alright then! Have it your way!" Tink yells quite loudly, having had quite enough of this.
She begins the incantation to summon 2 Medium Air Elementals (Cast Summon Monster V. d3=2. At the start of next round will be 2 Medium Air Elementals 50ft away from Tink in the direction of the bandit)
Perception: 39
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 d20+10=30 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 9:57:09 AM
"OK, Mr. Garret. Your time to shine..." With that, Restlin dive bombs the would-be assassin. Travelling at 20 feet per second, Restlin hopes Garret doesn't splatter the man when they collide.
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Descend at a 45 degree angle for a fly speed of 120. Restlin will pull up to slow his descent before landing. He expects Garret will leap off and nab this dude.
Fly check: 30 - natural 20. Restlin's doing this like a boss.
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] d100=79 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 2:40:51 PM
Seeing that no one is dying anytime soon, Sesha will also wait on the Bosk-a-port. She casts her flying broom spell, just to be on the safe side.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+50=60 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 3:28:18 PM
Garret leaps off and tries to land on the fleeing attacker.
OOC: I forget what we did last time. He's got slow fall for 50' of fall without damage, though I think that's supposed to be near a wall. At the same time, he can use his Acrobatics skill (65) to help reduce the damage, too. With only a 30' or less drop, I'm thinking he won't have to take much (any?) damage -- but he's willing to trade damage for accuracy, as he really wants to be sure land right on top of this guy.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 d20+22=25 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 5:58:51 PM
Beri tries as hard as he can to locate the attackers for Bosk. If Bosk can't use it then Beri will turn into an air elemental
A Vague, But Still Rather Nasty, Threat (Co-DM Ian) d20+13=30 ; d20+7=25 ; 3d10+3=16 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 7:12:19 PM Bosk waits for a signal from his allies, which comes in the form of a shout from Tink. Grabbing those closest to him, he warps in five feet above the roof of the building his ally his floating above. The cleric catches himself, seeing their target dashing off ahead.
Katinka shouts out a threat, preparing to cast a summoning spell in the hopes of stopping their target.
Restlin zeroes in on his quarry, dive-bombing the figure dashing through the streets. He slows his descent and pulls up as his passenger flies off, colliding with the assassin!
Sesha warps with Bosk, floating above the roof on her broom as the others stumble to the ground.
Garret flies at his target with incredible speed, managing to plow into the ground in such a way as to avoid any damage! (Reflex 30, Garret takes no damage with Improved Evasion.) But even with the halfling on their back, the attacker manages to keep their head from cracking against the ground. (Reflex: 25, takes half damage of 8)
Beriothian hears the shout as well, pinpointing their location and teleporting with his allies.
The two roll around on the ground for a bit before the would-be assassin lands on their back under Garret. The monk hardly has time for a flurry of blows before an unknown face smiles up at him. There is a hard crunch as they bite down on something and mutter, "You're going to die. The Iron Adventurers are all going to die."
On the rooftops, the assassin continues to run away, although they are quickly running out of roof to do so on.
Katinka, Sesha, Beri, Bosk, and possibly Kyan? are 100ft. away from their target
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20+18=29 ; d8+15=19 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 9:28:35 PM
once those affected by the cloud seem safe Kyan moves over by Bosk to await transport. he readies his bow as he does so and nocks an arrow in preparation for adding some new plumage to their assassins.
after Bosk moves them into position he raises his bow and pulls it back with only a brief hestation to aim before letting loose.
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move action to get by Bosk while drawing bow Standard: attack assassin, 100' is within range for longbow. Attack with Deadly Aim. hit AC 29 for 19 damage
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+17=19 ; Saturday August 30th, 2014 12:11:26 AM
Can we get clarification on the distance and direction that the assassins are from Bosk and those he brought with him? I am a little confused in where we are in relation to each other.
Another Small Note (Co-DM Ian) Saturday August 30th, 2014 3:39:07 AM
The attack on the roof is 100 feet away from the group pursuing them. There are two 10ft alleyways between you and the attacker, requiring a DC 10 Acrobatics check to jump over. 20ft ahead of the attacker, the roof drops off, and the block ends. There is no roof for them to jump over on to.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d6+3=9 ; d6+3=8 ; Saturday August 30th, 2014 6:38:28 AM
Tink grimaces, and then directs the Air Elementals to attack in Whirlwind form.
Elemental 1 moves in a 30ft high whirlwind moves through the attacker, trying to lift him into the air Move through the baddies square stopping 10ft on the other side of him Ref save vs DC14 or take 9 damage 2nd Ref save vs DC14 or be picked up and suspended in the air
If the attacker isn't lifted into the air, the 2nd Elemental tries the same tactic Move through the baddies square stopping on him Ref save vs DC14 or take 8 damage 2nd Ref save vs DC14 or be picked up and suspended in the air
Tink flies 80ft straight towards the man "You can still get out of this alive. Surrender now!" -------------- Per Tink's summon in earlier post, she summoned the elementals 50ft away from her, so they should only be 50ft away from the 'baddie' and have a 100ft fly speed
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Saturday August 30th, 2014 6:01:35 PM
ooc: Just to double check, everyone is on the roof, right? The people dive bombing the assassins were flying, but everyone is still on the roof, right?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Saturday August 30th, 2014 6:09:00 PM
OOC: Garret and I are not. We're on the street. Those two split up before.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+13=30 ; d20+14=26 ; Sunday August 31st, 2014 9:20:11 PM
The roof top vibrates and begins shaking as the large minotaur charges forward at full speed towards, a blond wall of horn and muscle racing forward like a stampeding bull. Hackles raised and nostrils flaring he bellows as he flings his arms out and attempts to slam the assassin into the ground.
Actions ------------------------ Charge opponent and grapple grapple atk = 32 or 34 (30 + 2 for charging and possible +2 if flanking due to elemental or other player) Acrobatics to charge across rooftop (if necessary) = 26
If necessary use Cleric Travel Domain: Agile Feet (Su): As a free action, you can gain increased mobility for 1 round. For the next round, you ignore all difficult terrain and do not take any penalties for moving through it. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Note: Bosk has Ghost Touch with his grapple attack
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Monday September 1st, 2014 12:09:15 AM
If there are any rooftop gardens, or just random weeds in gutters from seeds birds have dropped then Beri will cast entangle on the fleeing enemy. If there is no vegetation available for the spell he will instead either attempt to cast stabilize on the attacker that just bit down on something (assuming he isn't dead), and will cast Wind Wall if poisonous gas is seen floating around.
0 (4)- Detect Magic, Light, Create Water, stabilize 1 (6)- *Elf Vision, Faerie Firex2, Entangle, cure light wounds x3 2 (6)- *Faerie Fire, Fog Cloud, Soften Earth and Stone, Warp Wood, spider climb, Flaming Sphere, restoration lesser 3 (5)- *Glibness, Sleet Storm, quench, Greater Magic Fang, wind wall, stone shape, Cure Moderate Wounds 4 (5)- *Lesser Planar Ally, dispel magic, cure serious sounds, Freedom of Movement, Air Walk x2 5 (3)- *Awaken, Animal Growth, Cure Critical Wounds, Baleful Polymorph 6 (2)- *Legend Lore , Antilife Shell, Dispel Magic, Greater Spells with * are Fey domain spells (and not included in spell counts)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Monday September 1st, 2014 9:11:25 AM
Restlin lands and walks over to the assassin on the ground, eyes already rolling.
"Yea, we've thwarted zombie invasions, demigods...not to mention assassins who actually knew what they were doing, I'm sure we're all going to die at the hands of ignorant little children like you throwing stuff on the ground. Seriously, this is who you choose to follow? 'Come help this retarded cause by throwing trinkets around to make them look bad!' Do you not see how ridiculous that is?
Whatever. Go ahead and die, and if you're REALLY lucky, it will be our cleric of the god of life and death who gets the information he wants from your corpse. Our witch won't be nearly as respectful as he will be.
In your next life, try talking to folks before you decide they need to die instead of blindly following people who ask you to throw your life away."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+9=15 ; Monday September 1st, 2014 10:39:03 AM
Garret lands on the fellow, rolls him over and gets ready to knock him out when the thug crunches on the pill. Garret relaxes and stands up as Restlin arrives. When he realizes that the assassin may be killing himself, Garret tries to aid the fellow, preventing him from dying (heal: 15).
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] d100=99 ; Monday September 1st, 2014 3:04:12 PM
For the moment, Sesha hovers. She focuses on the dying man, unsure how long she has. Considering it's a poison and not a spell, she isn't apt to get too close. Still, she does get a little closer. Close enough for the boons of her most recent disfigurement to kick in.
What are this creatures dying thoughts? What is it protecting? What does it regret?
Will Save: DC 18 vs Detect Thoughts - At will in exchange for losing her nose!
One thing it WOULD regret, to be completely certain, is attempting to drop a poison bomb on Restlin and Tink, two people whom she liked very much.
(Assuming we are out of combat, and he is still alive. I will cast Neutralize Poison. If he is dead, I will use Sesha's save/slay ability to return him to 0 hp and then cast Gaes/Quest, commanding that he help us until we no longer have need of him.)
Another Small Note (Co-DM Ian) Monday September 1st, 2014 6:44:05 PM I hope everyone's enjoying their Labor Day. DM Post will be up promptly at midnight tonight.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 6:52:37 AM check...
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 4:36:01 PM
Kyan blinks.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 8:09:36 PM Hell's coming to breakfast, and you look might tasty! The cleric yells as he charges forward.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 9:07:31 PM
Checking in. Hope everything's ok, Mr. DM.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 10:41:20 PM
OOC: Checking in on an extended Labor Day... :)
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 1:46:35 AM
check
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 2:00:24 AM check
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 10:37:15 AM
check
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 10:49:24 AM
Kyan's cloak flaps heroically in the breeze.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+9=27 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 11:22:47 AM
Garret continues to try and revive the fellow, starting CPR (Heal: 27), then shifting over to check on the DM... :)
Temping ... (Co-DM JonathanT) Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 8:33:13 PM
DM OOC: Acting DM got sick and i missed the request to fill in. I'll catch up and post later on if Ian is still indisposed.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 8:50:04 PM
ooc: hope you feel better soon Ian
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 9:15:55 PM
Tink hovers in the air, in much the way a rock does not.
Temping ... (Co-DM JonathanT) d4=4 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 11:52:01 PM
DM JT: to answer Bosk - Garret is correct: The attackers dash off across the roof, clearing the gap between buildings with no issue. They glance over their shoulders to see Tink, Resltlin, and Garret on their tails, and seem to get a bit panicky. They split up, one diving down into an alley and continuing to run through the streets, while the other continues along the rooftops.
The chase on the rooftops continues, with Bosk bounding across the roof tiles. He hears some crack as he charges forward. Smaller, lighter, ones manage with ease, but not the large, heavy armored minotaur.
Bosk: Dex check to not break through DC15 Fail Dex check: Acrobatics check to keep hoof from getting stuck DC25 and loose a Move Action. Fail Acrobatics check: loose a Standard Action to extricate hoof and Move Action to Stand from Prone.
Meanwhile, Air Elementals attempt to pick up the running assassin wanna-be.
DM JT Note: I don't have the stats on these guys so hopefully Ian will give the results tomorrow.
Katinka offers the man a chance to surrender. She hears no answer as two Elementals in tornado form swirl in followed by an arrow.
Kyan shoots an arrow and probably hits but he's probably not dead, yet. (DM OOC: see DM note above.)
Down below, Beri realizes that the Iron Tower is the only building with a rooftop garden. The streets are also clean of any vegetation, thanks to the bureaucratic busybodies that have such pride in Hook City as to not leave one speck of trash or weed about. So the druid casts Stabilize, which for brief second seems to work, but then the would be assassin expires with a gasp.
Garret attempts something called CPR, however this requires the touching of his lips to the man's own lips, which is gross, but the man's mouth is foaming with a reddish, bloodish, liquidy, foamy, ichy, mix of blood and saliva and even some acid reflux.
Sesha attempts to catch the man's dying thoughts and hopes even to revive him.
Save works within 1d4 rounds from the time of death. So: 1d4 = 4. Supposedly the Witch would not know how many rounds she has, but for time sake I rolled it in the open.
I don't know the Will Save roll for the Detect Last Dying Thoughts so we'll continue this tomorrow.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+17=26 ; Thursday September 4th, 2014 12:56:42 AM
Dex Check = 26 Success!!!
The blond taur charges forward, the large form unbelievably nimble and light on his feet as he charges forward.
ooc: Are the men still alive? Is it too late to cast a haling or cure spell on them?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Thursday September 4th, 2014 1:19:39 AM
Ooc: it's late. I'll post in the am.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d6+3=9 ; d6+3=4 ; Thursday September 4th, 2014 6:20:07 AM Not sure if the bandit made his saves last round or not...
The elementals continue their relentless assault. (Whirlwind form does not provoke AoOs.)
Ref save vs DC14 or take 9 damage from Elemental #1 2nd Ref save vs DC14 or be picked up and suspended in the air
If the attacker isn't lifted into the air.... Ref save vs DC14 or take 4 damage from Elemental #2 2nd Ref save vs DC14 or be picked up and suspended in the air
Tink flies another 80ft straight towards the man.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20+12=14 ; Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:02:50 AM
Kyan rushes off at a full ran after the assassin and leaps from the building with all the grace of a three leg he pig with a limp. It likely isn't pretty, but what's a little pain.
acrobatics: 14 for making the leap
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Thursday September 4th, 2014 12:04:51 PM
Restlin pulls out his silent image wand & causes a small ring to float in the air around himself, the assassin's body, and his companions. The ring repeats the words "crime scene - do not cross" in large, chartreuse letters.
**Is Sesha with them? Does she have a scarf covering her newly...enhanced face?
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Thursday September 4th, 2014 2:31:17 PM
** Sesha is within range of the one that tried to pill himself. She IS covered.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Thursday September 4th, 2014 5:10:27 PM
Garret stands up, having failed to revive the fellow. He says, "Why would one do that? Who does this fellow fear so much that he would rather be dead than captured by us? Or perhaps he was promised some reward in his afterlife?"
"Answering these questions might help point us in the direction of whoever is causing all this chaos."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Thursday September 4th, 2014 7:35:14 PM
Restlin nods. "Yup, and between Bosk and this little number here," he motions to Sesha, "we should be able to get what we need."
Temping ... (Co-DM JonathanT) Thursday September 4th, 2014 8:59:58 PM
DM JT: waiting to see if Ian has recovered enough to post. If not, I'll keep things going and wing the saves. :)
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:05:17 PM Blast, I thought I had him! Beri turns to the remaining assassin Hmm, maybe there is still a way I can prevent him from taking that pill... Beri dashes forward and attempts to cast baleful polymorph on the assassin, in hopes that the transformation prevents him access to his equipment, and by extension an early grave. Perhaps turning him into a turtle will make him easier to catch.
0 (4)- Detect Magic, Light, Create Water, stabilize 1 (6)- *Elf Vision, Faerie Firex2, Entangle, cure light wounds x3 2 (6)- *Faerie Fire, Fog Cloud, Soften Earth and Stone, Warp Wood, spider climb, Flaming Sphere, restoration lesser 3 (5)- *Glibness, Sleet Storm, quench, Greater Magic Fang, wind wall, stone shape, Cure Moderate Wounds 4 (5)- *Lesser Planar Ally, dispel magic, cure serious sounds, Freedom of Movement, Air Walk x2 5 (3)- *Awaken, Animal Growth, Cure Critical Wounds, Baleful Polymorph 6 (2)- *Legend Lore , Antilife Shell, Dispel Magic, Greater Spells with * are Fey domain spells (and not included in spell counts)
Temping ... (Co-DM JonathanT) 3d6=9 ; Friday September 5th, 2014 12:45:57 AM
DM JT to Bosk: see my reply to your q. on Agile Feet in your Private Post.
BTW, we are not yet out of Combat Rounds.
Poor Ian must still be sick so I'll wing it to keep things going. If I'm off somewhat, I don't think it will make any difference. It's not like you are overwhelmed.
Picking up where we left off...
Sesha manages, at the expense of her nose, to catch the dying thoughts of the man. Which goes something like... Sesha only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Hahahahahahahahaha... the Glory!}
The witch then casts Neutralize Poison on the corps.
Garret can only wonder why someone would do such a thing. A fanatic with promises of a thousand wives in the afterlife? Or promises of fleas of a thousand camels infesting his armpits if he doesn't?
Last Round: Beri casts Windwall to dissipate the poisonous gasses what can penetrate through the windows and doors of the innocent civilians living in the homes where the poison gasses burst.
This Round: DM JT: I believe Beri was near the dying assassin last round. He will have to expend a Double Move this round to get into range of the other one to cast the Baleful Polymorph spell. I'm assuming this is what he does this round.
Up on the roof, the other assassin battles two Air Elementals.
Last Round: Two Medium Air Elementals try to envelope and lift the fleeing assassin. Unfortunately, all they do is slow him down enough for Kyan's arrow to hit before he jumps over the edge of the building.
DM JT Note: for a Whirlwind attack, the victim must be one size category smaller than the Whirlwind to take damage or be lifted in the air. See Whirlwind (Su) under Universal Monster Rules. The assassin is Medium Humanoid and the elementals are Medium also.
Bosk Be Nimble manages to avoid breaking through the roof tiles by luckily finding a support beam and running along it. He is Nimble, but not Light. He catches up with the assassin at the edge of the building as the man is about to jump. As they occupy the same square and the assassin was in the process of jumping off the roof, the minotaur will have to make his nimble feet work double time to keep them both from going over the edge.
Reflex Save DC25, Fail = fall 30' to the hard stone street below, no Acrobatics check to soften fall (as you are Grappling), damage = 9, are prone and STR check DC15 to maintain Grapple.
Save = keep from falling.
Either way, the assassin, seeing himself caught or splattered on the street, bites down and a light Crunch is heard. He immediately starts going into convulsions.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Friday September 5th, 2014 10:36:50 AM
Restlin strains to see what his companions are doing up on that roof while Sesha deals with their assassin.
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] d100=29 ; Friday September 5th, 2014 3:37:39 PM
With the poison gone, Sesha leans down and kneels over the would-be assassin. She dips a finger in his mouth to search for a second capsule, though she doubts she will find one. Most people don't plan on committing suicide twice. Wiping off any phlegm or blood or mucous on his shirt, she gently whispers in his ear, brushing it with her lips.
"Death won't save you from me, love. Come back to play..."
With him revived, Sesha calls out to the others.
"Protect this one. We will need him."
As he comes to, casts another spell, Deep Slumber, to make sure he remains pliable.
Deep Slumber, Success @ 29 vs DC 13 Will Save: DC 10+7+3+1=21
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Friday September 5th, 2014 4:18:39 PM
Garret tenses as Sesha mentions the fellow coming back. When she casts another spell on him, to put him to sleep, Garret drags him over to the side of the alleyway, leaning him against the wall, hopefully shielding him from anyone else at the moment. If any bystanders start to gather, he calls out to them, "Move along, nothing to see here!"
He takes up a defensive position very near to the fellow, hoping to block any ranged shots that someone might take at them.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells d20+3=20 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+4=12 ; Friday September 5th, 2014 8:11:04 PM
Bosk turns quickly on his hooves, the finely crafted metal of his taur shoes digging into the tiles as he stops inches from looming overhang. I am servant to the god of life and death, do not think death will save you from my wrath!!!
The cleric quickly pulls out his healer's kit and begins treating the assassin determined that when the man dies it will be because it was his decision.
If healing the man is not possible Bosk will try to extract any poison he can from him and use detect poison to see if he have any more and add any poison to add to his stash. He will then peer into the shadow realm and watch as Gimp the Imp comes to collect the man's souls and take him down the river of Wold's Blood for judgement by Gargul, possibly using dark walk to enter the realm his self to greet Gimp and saying bon voyage as they leave.
--------------------------- Reflex roll = 26 (I accidentally rolled dex instead of reflex) Str = 16 Heal Check to treat poison = 12
ooc: As an Avenger Bosk "know all the poisons listed in the DMG and how to use them". If healing the man is not possible I will try to extract any poison I can from him and use detect poison to see if he have any more and add any poison I can collect to my stash.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=27 ; Friday September 5th, 2014 9:32:08 PM "They had to know that these two would be no match for us. Something doesn't add up. I'm going to do a quick scout to make sure we haven't been lured into any sort of trap" the halfling whipsers to Bosk.
Tink activates her Ring of Invisibility and then ascends 40ft straight up for a bird's eye view of the scene.
Perception: 27 + See Invis + Darkvision + Arcane Sight
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Invisibility Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Saturday September 6th, 2014 11:55:13 PM
Seeing the Wisdom in Tink's words Bosk liberates the mans ear from his head and puts the trophy aside for a souvenir and then casts see invisibility on himself as well. If he is able to see any invisible lurkers he will move quickly to them and cast invisibility purge.
ooc: I am saving the ear and blood both for use in a totem bag and use in an Avenger spell if I decide they need the have earned the privilege of becoming the object of my revenge. The blood will be stored in the center of one of my wooden holy symbols (Bosk stores the blood for his spells in holy symbols designed like reliquaries).
Temping ... (Co-DM JonathanT) Sunday September 7th, 2014 8:28:06 PM
DM JT update: Ian is getting better. :) I think he'll be able to pick it up on Monday.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Sunday September 7th, 2014 10:37:09 PM
"somethig doesn't add up," Kyan says, agreeing with Tink. "Whomever did this.. they haven't directly attacked us before. There must be an alterior motive"
The Only Good Assassin... (Co-DM Ian) Monday September 8th, 2014 2:10:20 PM Restlin bides his time while Sesha deals with the assassin.
Sesha searches for a second capsule and is unable to find one, she revives the assassin, who coughs up some blood and spit before resuming haggard, laboured breathing.
Garret drags the now-alive man to an alley. Any bystanders that may have been in the area to begin with are long-gone since all of this commotion and the IA find themselves quite alone.
Bosk watches as the life ebbs out of the man in his arms and immediately crouches down to investigate. The poison used is fast-acting and messy, generally used when one wants to kill themselves without much concern for the cleanup. Unfortunately, it is also highly effective, killing any grown humanoid within seconds of ingestion. Only divine intervention (or a clever Blood Witch) could save this man. There is no poison that can be extracted.
Katinka goes invisible, flying up into the sky to seek out anything out of the ordinary. She spots many people beginning to move back to the area, as well as a group of guards pushing their way through the crowd to see what has happened.
Kyan agrees with Tink, wondering what the possible endgame could have been for these people.
Beriothian attempts to transform the man to make him easier to catch, but finds himself targeting a corpse, and thinks better of it. (Bosk made the catch, so I'll let you retain the spell.
The guards approach those on the ground and demand an explanation, some going over to inspect the unconscious man in the alleyway being protected by Garret. A few calls are shouted at those still on the roof to come down so this situation can be dealt with.
She ignores them, at first, making sure her charge will survive. When he looks stable she turns to them.
"Iron Adenturer protection group, well within our assigned area. This man is responsible for a few deaths and tried to take his own life. I've revived him and will take him back to the Iron Tower for questioning."
She smiles sweetly.
"Nothing to concern yourselves with gentlemen. I appreciate your offer of help."
Diplomacy: 29
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Monday September 8th, 2014 5:13:30 PM
Garret stays between the guards and the man and nods to Sesha, tilting his head towards the man, indicating that Sesha should go to the man. He says to the guards, "Indeed. We have the situation under control here."
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Monday September 8th, 2014 5:32:40 PM We'll be down momentarily if you would like a full report... just need to figure out how we can get this assassin down while still keeping him immobilized. In fact, if you happen to magical resources among you that could speed up questioning or improve his willingness to answer truthfully we'd be thrilled to have the extra help. aid another -sesha-, +2 Diplomacy
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later d20+12=28 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Monday September 8th, 2014 8:07:09 PM
Kyan glances down at the guard telling them to come down and with a shrug leaps off the building with a quick running step. he manages to land in a roll to spread the impact around and those he'll get a couple of bruises it's nothing that won't heal. he dusts himself off to address the guards. "we were coming back to the tower when these two threw some sort of vials at us. Exploded into a cloud, made these folks get sick." He gestures to the towns people he'd lain out. "we dragged them out and get them as safe as we could while chasing the psychos that did it"
fall from 30' feel with successful acrobatics check: 3 non lethal, 3 lethal damage.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 d20+23=31 ; d20+11=25 ; Monday September 8th, 2014 9:05:06 PM
Restlin winces as Sesha suggests a Hook City guard move along.
"I'm not certain they're directly responsible for any deaths," he starts. "Though they did try to poison two of our members and caught some innocents in the crossfire. Regardless, there have been several attacks on both our persons and our characters lately, and this man right here is our best lead thus far. You're more than welcome to be present at his questioning, but it's imperative that we question him ourselves."
Restlin looks around to get his bearings. Are they in their sphere of influence? He also gives the guards a good once over to ensure they're legit.
Perception: 31 Sense motive: +21 if you need to roll. Diplomacy: 25 (yay!)
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=30 ; d20+19=30 ; Monday September 8th, 2014 10:16:46 PM "Hmm... perhaps we are being framed for the murder of these two?" Tink wonders, eyeing the guards.
She descends as ordered and dismisses her invisibility.
Perception: 30 Sense Motive: 30
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2) ------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Monday September 8th, 2014 11:56:18 PM
Bosk calls down to the guards, Have your men keep an eye out. These assassins might have thought they could escape, but I fear their goal might have been to cause a distraction. There may be more of them around the city. These were holding suicide pills in their mouths, a detect poison spell might help you find them.
ooc: Could Bosk find and other signs of poison with his detect poison spell? Did the see invisibillity spells reveal anything?
...Is A Captured Assassin (Co-DM Ian) Tuesday September 9th, 2014 2:13:42 PM Sesha ignores the guards at first before turning to them with a smile. This seems to offset the guards as a few smile back while others attempt (rather poorly) to remain stoic before the witch.
Garret continues to guard the unconscious assassin, making sure that no one else can attempt to kill the man -- not even himself.
Beriothian calls down from the rooftop for any assistance in getting the man to speak truthfully. One guard looks up and calls back, "Magic? You really think we jus' walk around with magic in our pockets" This elicits a few laughs from his fellow guards.
Kyan makes a jump off of the top, scaring a number of bystanders and making a few guards jump back in surprise. "Yeesh, warn us next time you wanna pull something like that!" one cries out, releasing the hilt of his sword instead of drawing it.
Restlin further explains the situation, and the person who seems to be in charge of this particular group of guards listens intently. "Poison attack, eh? Sounds like what went down yesterday. I'll call for some mages to clear the poison and send my men to the attack site to make sure no one else gets hurt." Looking around, you can see that you are, in fact, well within your sphere of influence. You are close to the stairs leading to the Magic City, but this is still Labor Town.
Katinka comes back down, quietly reappearing and keeping a careful watch on the crowd. After Kyan's show of acrobatics, it seems that they are content with staying very far away.
Bosk calls down for the guards to keep an eye out, but it seems that their captain is already giving the orders. Two are sent to move the crowd along while the rest move to contain the rest of this attack. As for the poison, there are no other signs on the corpse, simply a trace amount on his lips and the rest that is now stagnant in his veins. The see invisibility spell reveals nothing out of the ordinary.
After ordering his guards, the captain returns to speak with Restlin. "Alright, you can question him in your tower, but we'll still be by to pick him up. If what you say is true, he's gotta face trial, just like everyone else. I can give you a couple hours before someone'll be by to pick him up. And I, uh, don't think I need to be there for the questioning." His eyes flicker to Sesha's covered face. "I, uh... I don't think I need to be present for that.
As the two are talking, Garret notices their captive begin to stir and look around. When he spots Garret, his eyes widen and he struggles to his feet, clutching his side and spitting out a mouthful of blood. "The IA... will all die... he manages before collapsing back onto the ground, breathing heavily. It does not seem like restraining this man will be very difficult.
After answering any other questions the party has, the captain leaves to take care of a few other things, leaving the IA to return to the Iron Tower with their target.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Tuesday September 9th, 2014 3:40:59 PM
Restlin goes to stand next to Sesha and waits until the guards are out of earshot. "I think they find you intimidating," he says with a smile.
"Let's get this one back to our tower so we can get some answers. Though, I have a hunch most of his answers will be 'you're all going to die.' I'm not certain he thought out the wisdom of attacking a justicar, an avenger, and a blood witch..."
Unless anyone else has any immediate business, Restlin will head back to the tower. Surely someone else is better equipped to carry an unconscious body through labortown.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Tuesday September 9th, 2014 5:44:03 PM
Garret watches the man stand and moves over to him to restrain him. He says, "Yeah, yeah, everyone dies, whatever you say." He stands the man up and starts escorting him back to the tower. Then he continues, "I don't know what you have against me. I don't even know you."
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Tuesday September 9th, 2014 6:02:35 PM Hmm, he doesn't look as out as I'd like. We should make sure he's got no concealed weapons or poisons and bind him well.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+26=30 ; Tuesday September 9th, 2014 8:16:11 PM
Tink nods and smiles. The guards say that the attackers will face a trial. They deserve no better and no worse.
She takes a pair of medium sized manacles from her pack and restrains the live mans hands behind his back.
She then takes care to make sure he has nothing on him that could cause them (or him) any harm (Perception: 30 to strip the man of any item except his basic clothes)
"I detected a faint illusion aura to these two earlier. On the off-chance they can turn themselves invisible, perhaps someone should keep a hand on them at all times? Or perhaps we tie a rope to the manacles?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Tuesday September 9th, 2014 9:08:10 PM
Restlin watches Tink with extreme interest. He realizes this is kind of her thing & is interested in seeing her in action.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Tuesday September 9th, 2014 10:47:57 PM
Bosk nods. We should keep see invisibility, detect magic and detect poison prepared for now as well as invisibillity purge and faerie fire. Also, if Sesha's questioning hits a wall I can pick up a scroll of speak with dead. In my line of work I find that dead me DO tell tales.
ooc: Bosk would like to stop by the catacombs if there is time in order to pick up the scroll.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+5=13 ; d20+13=14 ; Tuesday September 9th, 2014 11:02:23 PM
Tink tries to recall if a citizen arrested of a crime in Hook City has any particular rights, and whether there is anything the IA must do while they have them in custody. She doesn't want this man to go free on a technicality, nor be the cause of any problems during the future trial.
Prof Barrister: 13 Know Local: 14
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Wednesday September 10th, 2014 3:52:51 AM
Sesha watches as Tink takes positive control of the situation. Unsure of Tinks methods, Sesha pipes in, quietly to Tink when she has a chance.
"I have both Discern Lies and Detect Thoughts active permanently. When you interrogate, let me be present. I for one, do not mind using magical enchantment to find what I need, even if it frowned upon by a court. I don't care what happens to him later, but I won't let him leave our care with any secrets intact."
Sesha takes a moment making sure that Katinka understands a few of the spells she has available, such a Lesser Geas/Geas, charm, modifiy memory, and a host of other mind affecting abilities.
As they walk back, she lets herself stray a little from the others and closer to Restlin.
"I'd smile at you, but you wouldn't be able to see it because of the bandanna. I'd wink, but I've only got one eye. Please understand if I'm not particularly cuddly the next few days. Blood Witch magic can take a large physical toll on the body, and story short, right now I'm a level of grotesque somewhere between a goblin and a troll."
She sighs and kicks a rock.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Wednesday September 10th, 2014 7:10:56 AM "I think you and I are going to get along just fine" Tink says with a grin to Sesha. "Whilst I don't have any spells on hand that would prove useful during an interrogation, Pantheon has granted me the ability to tell when someone is not being honest with me. If I'm concentrating on them, mind you"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Wednesday September 10th, 2014 1:43:23 PM
Restlin looks curiously at Sesha. On the one hand, he admired her for her strength, not her appearance. On the other, Restlin was mighty fond of pretty things & known for lacking an appreciation for things that didn't speak to his sense of aesthetics.
He is intensely curious about what's under that bandanna, but wise enough to know he's probably better off not looking. For now, he'll walk alongside her back to the tower (close, but hands off at her request), waving at passer-bys with his ever-present grin. "Come see me later. I have some coverings that will match your complexion better than whatever that thing on your face is does."
The Interrogation (Co-DM Ian) Wednesday September 10th, 2014 3:04:00 PM Restlin recommends they get the remaining assassin back to the Iron Tower, although he doubts they will receive any useful information that he has not already divulged.
Garret stands the man up and leads him back to the Tower with ease. There are a few times where he struggles, but after a brief trip and pin to the ground, he is exhausted enough to be led once more.
Beriothian searches the man before leaving, finding shockingly little on his body. Simple leather armor, and a belt pouch. Other than that, he can find nothing other than ordinary, albeit rather dark, clothing.
Katinka provides manacles for the man, making it even easier to transport and restrain him. She removes his armor, belt pouch, and cloak, leaving nothing but the clothes on his back. She attempts to remember if Hook City citizens have any special rights upon being arrested -- but she can only remember the basics. And since the IA aren't exactly the official town guard, this might be a bit of a grey area.
Bosk mentions that he would like to drop by the Catacombs. While this is possible, he would likely miss the entire interrogation were he to make his way there on foot.
Sesha speaks with Tink quietly, letting her abilities and intentions be known, before dropping back and explaining her strange appearance to Restlin.
The man is returned to the Iron Tower without incident. The IA now have a prisoner who seems to be endlessly muttering about their deaths while lolling his head around listlessly. He seems very injured as he occasionally coughs up some blood and drifts in and out of consciousness.
Don't wait this to drag out, so if everyone will post (or email, if you would rather keep it a secret) what you are doing to contribute to or during the interrogation period in your next post, I'll have a massive response to everything you ask and do. You have app. 3 hours before the guards show up to take him away. If need be, I can do an extra DM post tonight/early tomorrow to answer any questions you may have. And since this is an interrogation, this might be a good time to remind everyone that Woldian Heroes are GOOD... not to imply that anyone WILL break the rules, just a reminder not to.
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Wednesday September 10th, 2014 3:17:06 PM
"Ah.. Someone shoul probably heal him a bit before we question him." Kyan observes from the side of the room. He will keep a eye on te prisoner but lets the others do the questioning.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] d20+11=13 ; Wednesday September 10th, 2014 3:45:34 PM
Garret pulls out a bandage and does a poor job of patching the fellow up (heal: 13). He steps back to allow the other, more skilled folks, access to the questioning. If no one else asks, he will nudge Tink and say, "Hey, ask him why he hates us so much."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 d8+2=8 ; Wednesday September 10th, 2014 8:33:46 PM
Restlin sighs and walks over to their captive. "Wardd, this guy doesn't deserve it, but let's stitch his innards back up a bit so we can ask him some questions."
CLW: 8 HP healed
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 d20+17=29 ; Wednesday September 10th, 2014 11:21:58 PM
Berithian tries to remember if there were any plants in the druid garden or in Zeoll's rooftop garden that he could used to brew a tea or something that would cause him to let his guard down.
knowledge-nature=29
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility d20+19=38 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+20=40 ; Thursday September 11th, 2014 12:11:04 AM
Tink examines each of the man's items, inspecting them with her arcane sight to determine if anything magical is present (Spellcraft check: 40! If needed)
With the man now tied securely to a chair and his wounds treated, Tink is ready to begin the questioning.
She gives a nod to Sesha to ensure the witch is prepared before any questioning starts.
Tink takes her holy symbol from her pocket and clutches it tightly in her hand, and looks the man squarely in the eye.
"I know you can hear me, and I know you can understand me. Know this, you are not safely encaged in the Hook City dungeons. No, you are in the IA tower. There is no one else. Just you, and us. You will answer our questions honestly, and you will be treated well. You can see that I am a Justicar, so you know this to be true. I uphold the law. However, whatever happens in here should I leave this room will not be my concern"
Tink gives a look to Bosk. She honestly doesn't know what he might do if left alone with the man. What lengths would he go to to get answers?
"Now then. Concentrate on my questions. Picture the answers in your mind and speak the truth. I do not tolerate liars, and may need to excuse myself from this room to regain my composure. Who is to say what state you may be in when I return. But enough pleasantries..."
Tink then commences with the interrogation: - What is your name? (Sense Motive: 38) - Why did you attack us? Was it planned? (Sense Motive: 25 & 36) - Who sent you? Give me a name, race, description. (Sense Motive: 34) - Who equipped you? (Sense Motive: 21) - What did you hope to achieve? (Sense Motive: 27) - Are further attacks against us planned? (Sense Motive: 33) - Are further attacks against Hook or MudTown planned? (Sense Motive: 26) - Tell me of your allies (Sense Motive: 39) - Do you know of the attack against us and the ModTown folk? The Fireball? Tell me all that you know if it! (Sense Motive: 28)
-------------------------------------- With a successful Sense Motive check secretly opposed by either a Will save or a Bluff check (target's choice), the justicar can tell when a target creature is lying, just like a Discern Lies spell. However, the justicar must be holding his holy symbol and concentrating on a target creature for this ability to function. If the target is deliberately lying or trying to mislead the justicar, the symbol glows with a pure white light. If the target is telling the truth, or wins the sense motive check, or unknowingly tells a lie, the symbol stays dark.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Thursday September 11th, 2014 9:45:55 AM
Bosk starts looking through the collection of body parts in this totem bag. I have Heather Brodey's eye, he says as he points to the third living eye in the center of his forehead, fingers, and I just got me an ear...I don't have a nose yet. If he lies I am getting me a nose. Bosk says as he talks under his breath.
The cleric would not have hesitated to kill the man in battle, but he wonders how far he would go to get information from this guy. Tinka has changed things...a Justicar that can so easily read people and dispense justice...a new dynamic...he will have to give some thought to how much force is necessary.
The Interrogation (Co-DM Ian) d20+5=23 ; Thursday September 11th, 2014 2:11:12 PM Kyan keeps an eye out on the whole ordeal from a corner, preferring to stay out of the conflict.
Garret attempts to patch the man up, but can barely get him to sit still long enough to do so.
Restlin heals the man as little as he can, bringing him to a point where breathing doesn't seem to be a chore.
Beriothian tries to remember if there are any herbs that would help the man lower his guard, per se -- but Zeoll, possessing powerful magic himself, had no need of such plants.
Katinka sets about checking the man for any magical items or auras and comes up with nothing. With a nod to Sesha, the interrogation begins... See below for answers to the questions.
Bosk looks through his collection of body parts that comprise his totem bag, lamenting the lack of a nose. Perhaps he may add some human horn to his collection today?
What is your name? As Katinka begins to speak to the man, he hardly seems to pay attention. Even with his consciousness assured, his head lolls around, and Tink's threats seem to fall upon deaf ears. When she asks the first question, it hangs in the air for a moment before he stares up at the Justicar through sweat-drenched hair. "My name isn't important. I'll be dead soon enough." The holy symbol remains dark. Sesha hears the name Prush Fletcher float through the man's mind, although it does not ring any bells.
Why did you attack us? Was it planned? At this, he smiles. "I attacked you so I could kill you. We planned to kill you." He spits a bit of blood at Katinka's feet. "Shame it didn't work." Katinka's symbol remains inert. Sesha can see flashes of the man hiding on the rooftop with his ally, both invisible, before they jumped up and launched the vials at Tink and Kyan. Clearly, this was a premeditated event.
Who sent you? The smile grows wider. "Do what you will with me. Whatever you do, I'll be dead no matter what." When the IA pushes for a name, he growls, "Wardd sent me, Gargul sent me, whatever God or King would satisfy this stupid question. They sent me." He coughs violently as the holy symbol begins to glow brightly. Sesha can sense only pain in the man's mind as he coughs, but as he straightens up and takes a breath, she is a bit shocked to find the man thinking solely of his own death in many violent ways.
Who equipped you? "I dress myself, if that's what you're asking. Otherwise, it was the Dragon Consortium." He begins to laugh, which simply devolves into another coughing fit. His voice seems to be getting hoarser as he goes on. The holy symbol continues to grow. Sesha reads the man's mind as most definitely lying, but that the lie came from a place in his mind where he is thinking of a group. Perhaps he works as part of a group, or was hired by them, or simply knows of some group. It could simply be a stray thought about the Consortium, it's so fleeting.
What did you hope to achieve? "I already answered this question. We want to kill you. We want you all dead." The holy symbol returns to its normal state. Sesha can only hear thoughts resembling his other comments, such as Kill the IA, the IA must die, etc.
Are further attacks against us/Hook City/Mudtown planned? "We aren't going to stop until this is all over. We have attacks planned. You can bet on that." He smiles, cocking his head to the side. "But will I tell you where they are? That's an entirely different story. The holy symbol remains dark. Sesha's read remains the same -- more visions of death and destruction, random acts of violence, nothing specific.
Tell me of your allies. "My allies are many. My allies are powerful. My allies will kill you long after I'm gone." The smile fades from his face and is replaced with a completely blank stare as he gazes into Katinka's eyes. "My allies mean the end of you, Iron Adventurers. They herald your doom." The holy symbol is inert. Sesha, were she a drow of more delicate principles, might be disgusted by the amount of violence and gore this man's head can produce.
Do you know of the attacks? Tell me! "Yes, I know of them. All part of the plan, you see, all part of it, yes. Don't worry, I'm sure one of you will survive long enough to figure this all out... before we cleave the warmth from your bones." Another laughing fit results in a bout of coughing and some blood coming up once more. The holy symbol remains dark, and Sesha begins to get tired of the images and thoughts flashing through this man's mind.
Sesha -- DC 30 Arcana Highlight to display spoiler: {This man is so singularly focused, you could assume that he has received some kind of training or protection against having his mind read. Such a thing is rare in a common sell-sword or assassin.}
Please ask any and all questions you have left for this prisoner and post what you have planned for when he gets picked up - the guards will be here soon!
Out of sight from the prisoner, Restlin removes his metamagic rod of silence from the quiver Bosk made him. He grips Shiny by the pommel and telepathically asks that it make him a bit smarter for a while (fox's cunning).
He grips his holy symbol for luck & casts charm person on this idiot.
OOC: Will save on this is going to be 23
Regardless of the outcome of the spell, Restlin makes his way over to their prisoner. "I don't get it. What have we done to warrant this kind of hatred? We've helped so many people."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Thursday September 11th, 2014 6:30:43 PM
Garret looks at Sehsa and steps back. So much violence and hatred!
Kyan (JonL) On Phone - Will Fix Header Later Thursday September 11th, 2014 8:15:05 PM
"well.. He's a right charmer. think I'll have him write my Winter Solstice cards"
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Thursday September 11th, 2014 10:14:08 PM
Sesha doesn't let on in public that his thoughts are able to be detected. She finds the first chance she can to relay to the others, bit by bit.
She waits to see the effects of Restlins Charm Person before going all out and dropping a Gaes upon the man. He might be immune outright to both divination AND enchantment.
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Thursday September 11th, 2014 11:42:47 PM
Bosk puts the ear back in his bag. Do you guys have a name, or do we keep having to refer to you as "The Failed Assassins? As he speaks the cleric makes a mental note to inform the guard that he would like to question the dead assassin in the morgue. This wouldn't be the first time he questioned a corpse down there, not that the concept pleased the mortician much the last time he made such a request.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Friday September 12th, 2014 4:27:45 AM
Tink takes some parchment from her pack and documents all that the captive has said. It may need to be handed over for evidence at a later date.
"Do you require food? Drink? Perhaps a priest to confess any sins to?"
The man may be a criminal, however he must still be treated properly.
Tink tries to stifle any laughter from Kyan's joke.
The Interrogation (Co-DM Ian) Friday September 12th, 2014 5:29:37 PM Restlin walks forward and casts Charm Person on the man. His eye twitches a bit as the spell is cast, but otherwise says nothing. When prodded by Restlin, he simply answers, "Doesn't matter. Still gonna kill you." Perhaps, even with the spell, attempting to make a man you have tied to a chair and have threatened repeatedly at all friendly is futile.
Garret is shocked by the blatant anger and violence portrayed by his allies.
Kyan cracks a joke from the corner of the room.
Sesha doesn't let anyone know about her results with her spell, waiting to see if Restlin's sell works first. While the spell is properly cast, the man resists it easily. Does she still use her Geas spell, or does she save it?
Bosk asks what they should call this man and his allies. "Call us whatever you want. Like I said, doesn't matter." This seems to be a theme in his new mutterings.
Katinka takes notes of everything for later reference before asking the man if he needs anything. You get the distinct feeling he is trying to spit again, but seems to be too tired.
Unless prodded, the assassin will remain silent for the remainder of his time in the Iron Tower. The guards arrive soon to escort him from the Tower, putting their own manacles on him and shackling his legs, as well. They return the manacles to Katinka and thank the Iron Adventurers for their help. The captain from earlier steps forward, explaining that the strange smoke has been cleared away in the streets.
The Iron Adventurers go about their business for the day, either patrolling the streets, questioning civilians, or perhaps visiting the mortician. (Please detail your actions for the rest of the day. As the suns set over the horizon, a familiar face arrives at the Iron Tower -- that of Sgt. Capon. His demeanour is nothing short of grim as he speaks to anyone there. "I have a message from you from Inspector Aulander. He'd like to meet you tomorrow, just after dawn, at the treasury. Well... the former treasury, I suppose. Can't say what it's about, but it's important. I hope you can all make it there."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Friday September 12th, 2014 6:14:25 PM
When their attempts at gaining any information from the assassin fail, Garret shrugs and says nothing. He watches as the fellow is led off by the town guard. He mumbles, "Whoever these people are, they really hate us, and they certainly have a lot of magical power. This cannot be good."
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Friday September 12th, 2014 6:16:43 PM Well, short of summoning a swarm of fire ants I'm about out of ideas...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 6/8 Friday September 12th, 2014 8:04:31 PM
Restlin doesn't have much to do, other than keeping a presence in the square. After a few hours, if things are calm, he'll come in to eat dinner, spend time w/ friends, and sleep. He'll make sure he's there to meet the inspector.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 123/123 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 31 Saturday September 13th, 2014 10:09:33 PM
Kyan too keeps the peace in the square and stays up a little late, lounging by the door just so he's nearby to open it when someone knocks at 1 AM.
OOC: Finally updated my header!
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Sunday September 14th, 2014 11:34:43 AM
Bosk asks Inspector Aulander if he can arrange for the group to visit the less fortunate of the assassins in the morgue tomorrow so they may question his spirit.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Monday September 15th, 2014 6:54:14 AM
Tink makes sure the notes she took are labelled correctly (ie: "Please find below the record of interrogation of Prush Fletcher, this xxx day of xxx. He stands accused of attempted murder. Other crimes are expected to be levelled against him in the coming days"). She signs the bottom of the parchment in full - Katinka Hushfoot, Justicar.
When done she asks Sesha to co-sign the document. This seems to her to fit with what she would believe a common practise is for law officials here in Hook.
She gives a copy of the parchment to the guards to take with them at the same time as the prisoner.
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Tink spends the rest of the day tinkering with her headband in her room.
The Job Offer (Co-DM Ian) Monday September 15th, 2014 3:23:15 PM Garret watches the man as he is lead off by the guards, grumbling in their wake.
Beriothian is out of ideas, short of summoning a horde of ants.
Restlin keeps his presence in the square to help keep the peace, meeting the inspector later.
Kyan also keeps to the square, staying up late to watch the stars.
Bosk asks if they can visit the other assassin tomorrow. "I s'pose so, but that's really up to the mortician. I'll send a message down the line so they at least know you're coming."
Tink hands over the transcript of their interrogation to the captain, who thanks them. She spends the rest of the day locked in her room, tinkering with her magic headband.
The next day seems to come too quickly as the suns break over the horizon. The IA makes the familiar trek to the Treasury -- or at least, what remains of it. Scars and reminders of the battle that occurred just recently between the IA and the malfunctioning Chit Machine, although much of the debris and detritus has been cleared away.
They are signaled by Sergeant Capon near the entrance to the treasury and head over quickly to find themselves in the company of the Sergeant as well as Inspector Aulander. There are also two people standing behind the inspector in heavy cloaks, keeping their hoods up. While it is rather easy to spot their faces, they are clearly making an attempt to keep them hidden, perhaps out of custom.
"Thank you for coming," the inspector says as the IA enters the Treasury. I hope I haven't inconvenienced you in any way. I know that you've come under attack recently, but unfortunately, you haven't been the only ones. Our attention has been split through a half-dozen attempts at the same thing over the past few days. Only problem is, we can't find any kind of pattern -- except for you lot, but you're not exactly regular citizens, are you?
"Anyways, onto business. This city is in shambles, and we need to do something about it. That's why I had the Sergeant call you here." Sgt Capon nods, but says nothing as the inspector continues. "I hope you don't mind the presence of my colleagues. They're government officials, and as much as they like to keep their noses out of the business of citizens, there reaches a point where intervention becomes necessary. Like right now."
Inspector Aulander takes a deep breath, letting it out in something that is more of a groan than a sigh. "This is all just... Capon, you got anything to say?"
The Sergeant draws himself up to his full height being speaking. "We know that you've sided with Mara Weaver and the Laborers. We're not here to contest that, you have every right to choose who you'd like to go with. But right now, we need your help. Things are only going to get worse unless we do something, and this is a big something that needs done. Only folks of your calibre could handle this kinda thing.
With a bit more prodding and sighing, the inspector finally spills the beans. "We need to you to venture beneath the Treasury. A long way down, behind so many locked doors that it's taken us this long just to find the right keys, there lies a chamber. We call it the Secret Archives of Hook City. Inside the archives is a small room and a library holding records of our city. The library can be ignored now -- it's now what we're concerned with.
"The other room is what... worries us, I suppose. The room's floor is a mosaic made up of Teucri symbols. Three doors lead out of it, all covered with the same odd symbols. And above each door is a phrase in the same language. Barely anyone knows about this room. As of now, it's the people in this room, a handful of top-level government officials, and maybe some well-learned aristocrats."
With that, the inspector claps his hands together in a final sort of way. "So! I imagine you must have a few questions about all this, so please feel free to ask them. Gods know you've all earned the right to know as much about this as possible."
Kyan (JonL) HP: 123/123 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 31 Monday September 15th, 2014 4:56:20 PM
Kyan raises a hand, "who gave the chamber that fancy name?"
other than that he'll let the smart ones do the questioning and listens while his hands move to double chexk his equipment.
He says out loud, "What, ah, what is it that you want us to do, exactly? What do you expect to find?"
Sesha [AC 26 /15 Touch/23 Flat] | HP 138/84+22 | CMD 19][See Invisibility, Discern Lies, Detect Thoughts] Monday September 15th, 2014 7:55:23 PM
(Sorry for missing a day. Given the amount of time remaining, Sesha will not cast Gaes.)
"The Tuecri again.."
Strange how it kept coming back to these folks. Although a stomp through the lower parts of a locked away library and a room full of mosaics seemed as fun as kissing spiders, she thought it was something Restlin might like.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: +14/+6/+10 CMD: 22 HP: 89/89 (Spells) Luck Points: 2/8 Monday September 15th, 2014 8:57:34 PM
Restlin's eyes light up. He steals a glance to Bosk, then to Sesha. A big, stupid grin crosses his face. "Yes. Yes we will do this. Is there something down there we're supposed to do, or are we supposed to go investigate?"
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Monday September 15th, 2014 9:06:31 PM We are always happy to be of service, though we need to make a small request first. As you mentioned, the city is in shambles. People are panicked. It would go a long way towards maintaining the peace if we could be invited to make the case for the Mudders helping in the labor of the new monetary system. I know you can't promise that, and that's not what we are asking, but we would like you to put in a good word for us to be invited to an upcoming meeting. Besides showing the city we are working to restore normalcy and giving the Mudders confidence we are looking out for them so the won't enter the gates again, it would also add a good cover story should rumor get out that we are by the treasury. Tell them we promise we won't push for any change, we would simply present the request and let is stand or fall on it's own merit.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Tuesday September 16th, 2014 12:03:24 AM
Tink also tries to hide a smile. Like Restlin, she is curious about the Teucri.
"I, too, have one small request - though it will not be a deal breaker." Tink turns her attention to the two hooded men "As you know we played a key role during the Day of Faith celebrations. Many lives could have been lost and the stability of Hook City itself was threatened. The day would not have been won if it were not for the selfless actions of Inspector Aulander here. I cannot in good conscience take on this task without at least petitioning for his reinstatement as a member of the treasury. Please consider this request, or at least an inquest into it"
Bosk AC: 32/15/29 CMD:26 HP 94 of 94 Spells Tuesday September 16th, 2014 10:22:52 AM The Tuecri again!!! Bosk exclaims as he hears the details of the assignment. He still hopes to meet one of the aliens face to face and learn what secrets he may of them. Although eager to start, he allows the others to negotiate the the details of the task.
ooc: I will update my spell list tomorrow due to time constraints today
The Job Offer (Co-DM Ian) Tuesday September 16th, 2014 3:33:47 PM Kyan politely raises his hand, making many eyebrows rise in the room. The inspector fields all of the questions. "We don't know. Whoever discovered it, I suppose. If you really want to know, you might be able to find it in the archives."
Garret asks what they're expected to find. This is greeted with some apprehensive looks from the group before them. "That... we aren't entirely sure of. More artifacts? A translator, perhaps? Whatever it is, the Teucri lie at the center of this, and we need to know more about them."
Sesha laments having to deal with the Teucri again, although thinks that perhaps Restlin may enjoy the trip.
Restlin perks up at the mention of the Teucri. "Investigation is your main goal. Find out what's behind those doors, and see if you can figure out what all that scribbling on the floors and walls mean, if you can."
Beriothian brings up the need for a monetary system, making the government officials in the back share a glance. "We're working on that situation, don't worry. Something should be coming down the line soon. But we appreciate your concern."
Katinka also raises a request. The inspector goes to answer but closes his mouth quickly as his cheeks redden. Sgt Capon steps forward to answer. "We'll take that into account. If it were up to be. Aulander would be running the city right now, but it's not my choice." He steals a glance back towards the two government officials. "Once... or maybe, if the treasury gets up and running again, you can be sure I'll be rooting for him."
Bosk seems just as excited as the others in dealing with the Teucri again as his shout makes the officials jump.
"So as I said, Aulander speaks up, having regained his composure. "Your main goal with this mission is to figure out just what that room is for. There have been investigations in the past, but they've all turned up with nothing. But then again, we've never sent anyone like you lot down there, so maybe you'll turn something up. "Listen..." The inspector mutters, lowering his voice. "As much as we hate to admit it, we don't know where this whole... ordeal is going. We need to get a handle on the situation, and since it all started with the Chit Machine, the Teucri clearly have something to do with this. We'll take your concerns into account, but the main goal right now is figuring out the Teucri's role in all of this."
The Sergeant steps forward. "We've spent a lot of time in here, so we should get moving before someone or something gets too suspicious. If possible, we'd like for you all to leave tomorrow. Grab what you need, tie up any loose ends, do whatever it is you folks do before embarking on an adventure. Meet back here tomorrow at dawn and you'll be shown to the Archives."
After any other questions are answered, the government officials each pull out a scroll and read a few words from them before vanishing into thin air. Those with the correct magical vision see them leave the treasury quickly and quietly before the rest of you are escorted from the Treasury.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:34/30/29 HP:126/104 Ki:13/13 CMD: 30] Tuesday September 16th, 2014 5:40:02 PM
Garret responds, "Hmph. I'm not sure how searching down a deep hole is going to help this city."
He shrugs and does little the night before, keeping a close eye on the area around the IA tower before showing up, ready for adventure (kind of looking exactly the same as he always does) the next morning.
Beriothian -- AC:0/1/0 HP:3/10 CMD=11 Sanity=43-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 85/85 CMD = 23 Tuesday September 16th, 2014 6:54:28 PM Sounds good... If anybody wants me to prepare specific spells for tomorrow, or a certain type let me know.
Kyan (JonL) HP: 123/123 AC: 29/17/24 CMD: 31 Tuesday September 16th, 2014 8:31:52 PM
Kyan shrugs to Bosk. "whatever you think is best, Bosk. If we are to be going underground than maybe something for light or seeing." Kyan remembers well that time in the arena of that madman fighting the troll in the dark.
Sesha considers the request, and ponders her current selection of permanent enhancements. The Teucri were still a mysterys, and last time she went out of her way to really understand one she was a ready to murder all of Hook City for what in her mind constituted abuse of the chit machine.
She would likely need that spell again, but didn't think that even magical augmentation could help her tell lies better than Tink could.
Bidding the others an early good-night, she takes a moment to pop in and see what Restlin wanted to show her.
After that, she heals the damage to her ear, removing the "Discern Lies" spell, only to re-gouge it and add the effects of "Cats Grace".
After agreeing to take part in Auslander's adventure, Restlin makes his way back home. He goes out on patrol w/ anyone who will join him. Well, he "patrols," but really it's just an excuse to get out and mingle. Gotta keep that Iron Adventurers brand as popular as possible, ya know...
At night, when Sesha comes to visit, he goes to his wardrobe and opens the two massive (for a wardrobe) doors. Hooks on the backs of said doors hold a number of scarfs, kerchiefs, even a pocket square or two. He looks back at her outfit, considers her skin tone and hair color, and pulls forth a silk, olive colored handkerchief. "Here, try this. I think it will work well for you." If she hesitates with him watching, he'll turn his back until she's finished.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot AC 20/16/15 -- CMD 19 -- HP 102/102 -- Perm Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility Wednesday September 17th, 2014 6:54:37 AM OOC: Same here, I thought Auslander was a man :)
Tink nods and smiles to the hooded men and to Inspector Auslander. The Justicar firmly believes in justice and laws. That the Inspector lost her position as a result of the law is understandle, however, she should have the right of reply, or the right to appeal, or they should at least have considered the circumstances.
She spends the rest of the day putting the finishing touches on her modified circlet (OOC: Crafting should now be complete, however, I will await the end of this scene/module before making any changes to my sheet)
Unless otherwise directed, Tink prepares her usual assortment of spells for the following day
------------------ Spells Available: 0 - Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation 1 - Feather Fall, Grease, Prot from Evil, Roses Temp, Silent Image, Unseen Servant 2 - Alter Self (x2), Knock, Resist Energy (x2), Glitterdust 3 - Dispel Magic, Haste (x2), Prot from Energy, Shrink Item, Stinking Cloud 4 - Beast Shape II, Resilient Sphere, Wall of Fire, Black Tentacles 5 - Wall of Force, Summon Monster V 6 - Summon Monster VI (x2)
------------------ Spells in effect: Arcane Sight - 120ft range. See magical auras automatically. Darkvision - 60ft range See Invisibility - See Invisible or Ethereal objects Overland Flight - Fly speed 40ft. Detect Scrying - Detect any person/object being scryed upon with 40ft Misdirection - Misdirect the information from divination spells that reveal auras on Tink to instead seem like a pebble (Neutral, Not Magic, Not Lying, Not alive, etc) Mage Armor - +4 AC
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