DM Kathy Wednesday January 28th, 2015 10:39:13 PM
Many of you are just about done with Brother Elthorn and his attitude. Ashley suggests that you depart, and that idea seems to have general approval. Avin mentions that perhaps Abel Boggs could help you find what you're looking for.
[OOC: A "measure" is something I pulled out of my....someplace, because I don't want you getting bogged down in quantities. :) You can assume your characters know about how much you need.]
As you set off, Toston is moving stealthily, while Var wonders whether Brother Elthorn is just yanking your chain. Wilford is fuming. Broom is quiet as usual.
You head [I assume] toward the Scrum, which means cutting through part of Grubbertown. It has stopped raining (well, mostly), and there are a few more Grubbers going about their business. You pay them little heed--until suddenly you hear terrified cries and shouts for help, coming from the next street.
[If you rush toward the danger like the heroes you are, please give me some idea of who's in the front and who's hanging back a bit so I can put you on the map.]
Roy, it's been raining all morning, leaving muddy streets and puddles everywhere. You are walking through Grubbertown, on business of your own, when suddenly you hear terrified cries and shouts for help, coming from your right.
Everybody, when you post, please describe your character so you can "see" each other when you meet. And welcome, Justin!
DM Kathy d6=5 Wednesday January 28th, 2015 10:44:30 PM
Crud! I forgot! Before you left, Brother Elthorn channeled positive energy again. Everybody heal 5 more points.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] Thursday January 29th, 2015 1:32:17 AM
Talanthrel follows the others out of the grave yard, taking up a guard position at the back. However at the sounds of panic and combat he swiftly moves to position himself between the rest of the party and the origins of the sound. Drawing his sword and moving forward he tosses a statement over his shoulder to the rest of the party "Remember the 1st Rule of Combat is Don't Die."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+9=10 ; Thursday January 29th, 2015 7:13:40 AM
"I thought the first rule of combat was pointy end goes in the other guy." Toston replies.
Toston's reduced speed for being small and stealthy had him somewhere in the middle of the group as they traveled through Grubbertown. When he became aware of the cries for help Toston broke stealth running towards the sounds of the commotion. He tries to get as close to the origin of the cries for help as his little gnome legs would take him. As he approaches the source he tries to tell what is going on as soon as he can (Perception: 10), but is somewhat distracted by the shouts and the running.
Standing somewhere between Talanthrel and the other larger members of the party that may have overtaken him is Toston (OOC: Logistically speaking I'm thinking anyone who has a faster speed than Toston and says towards the front in their post will be in front of him but if someone with a faster speed does not say towards the front then Toston is probably in front of them).
If one were looking at Toston they would see a 3 foot 8 inch figure wearing a traveler's outfit consisting of a charcoal grey shirt and breeches and black cloth gloves, boots and cloak. The hood of the cloak is drawn pretty far over his head but if someone was looking closely they could just make out orange skin, violet eyes and close cropped green hair on gnomish features that include a large nose. There is an exotic weapon resembling a scythe in an underarm sheathe on his left hand side.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Thursday January 29th, 2015 7:15:24 AM
(OOC: fixing header)
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) Thursday January 29th, 2015 9:50:22 AM How hard is it to ground a coin into powder?
Broom shrugs silently to himself as he kept his silver coin, before trailing after the party.
Var HP:12/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=27 ; Thursday January 29th, 2015 9:53:02 AM
At the sound of the scream, Var freezes for a moment, and focuses his keen sense on the direction of the sound (Perception: 27) "Trouble..." he says, removing his hand axes from their sheathes, "Could be more zombies!" and sets off in a dead run toward the direction of the scream.
Taking long strides Var is grateful that the streets are still relatively open - street navigation is not a skill that he's mastered yet. His dreadlocks and cloak flapping out behind him as he runs, revealing a powerful and agile build, more on the human side of the Half-Orc race.
Grinning to himself he feels the exhilaration of running with a pack, once again, the feral blood in him rising up and pushing him forward into a danger that others would run from. His armor, as well as his face, are tough and worn, broken and scarred in places from previous fights, weathered by the sun and the road.
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+9=17 ; Thursday January 29th, 2015 10:53:44 AM
Hearing the scream Roy pulls down his hood to better hear where the screams are coming from. In a good jog he looks for the person or persons making the sound (perception: 17) "what a nice way to start off the day" he thinks to himself. Jogging down the street his red hair his flowing out behind him reveling his elven features.
(OOC: Ty for having me, and I look forward to be a lasting member of this game)
Var HP:12/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 Thursday January 29th, 2015 11:17:08 AM
(OOC: Welcome to the group!)
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) Thursday January 29th, 2015 5:17:01 PM
Wil bolts toward the noise. He is near the front with his new Cold Iron Dagger in his hand. His long black cloak flying behind him as his other daggers clang together. Wil has a pair of sharp blue eyes, his long hair tied in a long braid pasted tightly to the back of his head. The excitement leave him with a slight smile. The dead begin to chatter within his head. They sound distressed but running drowns out any ability to understand them.
Avin Fellows HP:12/12 AC:13 Thursday January 29th, 2015 6:36:40 PM
A quick incantation pours from Avin's mouth and he reaches a pale hand from his form encompassing, green cloak out to touch Toston, enshrouding him with unseen Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1 hour). As he trails just behind the freshly enchanted gnome the lantern which lights his path also casts an orange glow upon his pale face, still bearing the wreckage of disease long-past.
As the bubble of protective force cocoons him, Toston turns back to Avin and says, "Thanks, friend."
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Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 8/13] Thursday January 29th, 2015 8:37:00 PM
Ashley moved with the group as they headed out towards the Scrum, smirking silently to himself at the debacle that speaking with Elthorn had been. His musings are interrupted by the screams, the smuggler looking up from his thoughts, and begins running with Var and the other heavier combatants. He allows the more lithe ranger to outpace him, hanging back more with Toston and their other, shorter companions. Unlike his other companions, he doesn't have a witty rejoinder to add to the conversation, the only noise coming from him being the jingling of mail and the sound of his greatsword sliding out of its sheath.
DM Kathy Thursday January 29th, 2015 11:00:43 PM
You all move toward the sounds of distress. Talanthrel takes the lead, with Var and Wilford close behind him. Toston does his best to keep up, but he is hampered by shorter legs. Avin trails Toston, and manages to cast a protective spell on him. Ashley stays back with them; Broom brings up the rear.
When you get to the street, you see a group of undead. Some are skeletal; some still have flesh clinging to their bones. They must have attacked somebody to prompt the screams, but it seems most of the Grubbers have fled. You catch sight of a few slamming doors as you enter the street, although you do see on crumpled figure lying on the cobblestones.
As you approach the undead, you see a red-haired elf run out from a side street. And Roy's hair is red red, blood-red, not the normal red you see in hair. It's disconcerting. You're not sure whether this elf is friend or foe, but at least he's not undead.
Here is your map. I used everybody's image from last time because nobody complained too much. Justin, I find these portraits on the internet. Searching for "elf ranger red" yields pictures of lots of red-haired elf rangers, every single one of whom is female. I found something that I hope will do.
Everybody should be able to move the pieces on the board. Please only move your character, and in accordance with the movement rules. Ask if you're not sure. :)
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+7=12 ; Thursday January 29th, 2015 11:54:24 PM
Roy steps out from the side street onto a bigger street and notices a group of 7 people with weapons being wielded and drawn rushing toward the zombies. Roy moves 15 feet toward the center of the street with bow aimed at the zombies "Judging how you guys are rushing toward the undead scum I am going to assume you are not in league with them. Allow me to assist with the destruction of these foul creatures!"
Having said that Roy lets a shot fly from his composite long bow at the nearest skeleton (d20 + 7 = 12)
(OOC: Ok I think I figured out the map movement with little to no effort, I'm not sure how to judge a creatures AC via the map or if we even can. I assumed a 12 didn't hit so I didn't roll damage.
And a side note that character pic works wonderfully)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+5=23 ; d10+3=13 ; d20+3=10 ; Friday January 30th, 2015 12:15:53 AM
Talanthrel grins and snarks back to Toston. "Nope that's the first rule of using a sword." Setting himself and preparing to charge he blinks in surprise at the sudden appearance of an Elf and then grins as the Elf attacked the undead. Charging forward Talanthrel swings at the Zombie in front of him.
++ 23 vs AC (1d20+3+2 for charge)(Crit of 10)(Dmg on non-Crit of 13) ++
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+2=19 ; d3=1 ; Friday January 30th, 2015 5:23:43 AM
Toston draws his sling takes a five foot step and launches a bullet at the foremost skeleton. (OOC: using Pythagorean theorem I was able to figure out that Toston is a little over 53 feet away from the skeleton so 1 range increment)
(Hit vs AC 19 for 1 damage)
Var HP:12/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+6=16 ; d6+3=8 ; Friday January 30th, 2015 8:15:10 AM
Var gives the elf a stern look, but doesn't break his stride, judging the undead to be the bigger threat. Barreling down the street he heads straight for the nearest zombie and plants the blade of a handaxe into it's shoulder (16 vs AC; 8 damage(slashing)). (Charged +2 ATK, -2AC until the start of my next turn)
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d3=3 ; Friday January 30th, 2015 1:13:13 PM
Wil stops to assess the situation. The noises in his head burst but there are only three discernible voices. The voices are fighting for Wil's attention but they all complain about similar issues. "What's going on with my body? I can feel the evil within it. Please help?" He watches at the skeletal remains march forward when a single voice overwhelms the others. "Wilford, you need to help these men. Something has enchanted these bodies and it keeps their poor spirits in distress." Wil searches the ground for a rock to throw. He has daggers but that will do little. He has a hand crossbow but that likely will not work. He finds several palm sized rocks. "I will do what I can, mother," Wil replies and begins to run forward and throws them at the skeletons.
Strength: 12 AC: 14 (OOC: You will have to help me figure out my throwing stuff)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+1=17 ; Friday January 30th, 2015 9:51:22 PM
Ashley begins to stride forward, seeing as so far, there have been no attacks on his smaller companions from the side alleys. Making his way towards the main host Var and Talanthrel are engaging, the smuggler makes sure to keep an eye on the other alleyways for any undead that might come shambling forth to flank them.
[Perception: 17]
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+15=25 ; Saturday January 31st, 2015 10:20:59 PM
OOC: ((Throwing: 25 - 4 = 21) Damage from previous: 3- If I have to wait another turn that's cool. Still posting the throwing correction :) Wil throws, as hard as he can. at the skeleton approaching Var from the left.
Avin Fellows HP:12/12 AC:13 Sunday February 1st, 2015 1:11:47 AM
Advancing upon towards the creatures, the wizard pulls out the dagger from his belt once more, wishing he had time to prepare spells for battling undead this morning. Such a pity he couldn't see the future. Then again that would be another curse entirely.
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) Sunday February 1st, 2015 11:18:27 AM
Dismayed at the sad state of his broom, Broom raises both his ham-sized fists and he advances beside Ashley.
DM Kathy d20+5=22 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=13 ; d4+2=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=22 ; d4+2=3 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=17 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+3=10 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 8:26:37 PM Roy steps out and fires a shot, but it flies wide of its skeletal target.
Talanthrel charges one of the fleshy undead, which he assumes is a zombie. Up close, though, these undead look different from the shambling zombies you fought in the cemetery. Talanthrel doesn't have time to think about this, though, because he's too busy carving up whatever it is with his elven blade. The fleshy undead, whatever it is, drops to the cobbles.
Important! Everybody please make sure you are familiar with the rules for critical hits. When you roll a 20 and don't roll to confirm, you put your DM in a horrible situation, because DMs in the Wold are never supposed to roll for players. I did so this time. Please, everybody, don't make me do it again. I am a Lawful character; I hate breaking the rules. :)
Toston fires his sling at one of the skeletons, and hears a satsifying plink! as it hits and does a little damage
Var charges another of the fleshy undead, and he also notes that they don't seem to be zombies. Var's axe bites deep, but the undead creature remains on its rotting feet.
Wilford darts forward. He's not sure his daggers or his crossbow will be at all effective against skeletons, so he finds a rock and picks it up. He does not have time to throw it this round, however.
Ashley moves forward, keeping a wary eye out for undead. You do not see any additional undead at the moment.
Avin and Broom move forward and ready their weapons.
The undead converge on Var and Talanthrel, the two out front. Two skeletons rake at Talanthrel with their filthy claws. One connects, clawing the elf''s shoulder for 6 damage. The third skeleton only has to five-foot step before attacking Var, so it can attack with both its claws. One connects, and Var takes 3 damage.
One of the fleshy undead also attack Var. The first misses with its bite, but hits with both its claws! Var takes another 7 damage, and must make 2 Fortitude saves (DC 13) or be paralyzed. The other moves to attack Talanthrel. It had to move, so it can only attack with its bite, but it misses.
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+8=16 ; d8+2=8 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 8:47:11 PM
Roy move forward about 20 feet and says "We must not let these abominations surround any of us! I've already seen to many good people killed by the undead and I shall not see another."
Roy notches another arrow and fires at the closest skeleton d20+8=16 (=+2 for fav and +1 for point-blank shot feat) (d8+2 = 8 for damage if hit)
As Roy lets his arrow fly he says " I do have a potion of healing if it is needed"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20=13 ; d3=3 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 9:07:36 PM
Toston moves 20 feet and fires another bullet at the same skeleton.
(OOC: No more range increment but firing into melee so - 4 penalty)
(Hit vs AC 13 for 3 bludgeoning damage)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 05/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+3=14 ; d10+3=11 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 9:24:46 PM
Talanthrel grimaces in pain at the large wound on his chest. Angered he slashes at the undead in front of him, hoping to hold the line.
++14 vs AC Dam 11++
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+2=21 ; d20=15 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 10:28:56 PM
Wil advances 10 more feet and hurls the stone at the skeleton's face. (Throwing: d20+2=21 -2) Wil then pulls out his new Cold Iron Dagger and prepares to take down this zombie.
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+4=12 ; d20+4=12 ; Sunday February 1st, 2015 10:29:57 PM
The two undead monstrosities rake Var with their attacks, tearing through his armor and sending a splash of blood onto the cobblestones. Var gives out a surprised yelp, before his body goes rigid and he finds himself unable to move. (Two fort saves of 12)
(Hm, might be a short trip for Var...)
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) d20+2=10 ; d6+2=6 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 10:02:10 AM
Broom headbutts the skeleton as he rushed over to aid the paralyzed half-orc.
------------------------------ AB10 DMG6
Avin Fellows HP:12/12 AC:13 d20+2=18 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 7:03:27 PM
Grumbling over his lack of anti-undead artillery Avin slips past Broom and flanks the zombies while giving the skeleton a wide berth his words sliding into a hideous snarl.
OOC: Double-checked rules after rolls. Cannot legally take the action they were for.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+5=18 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 9:40:17 PM
Ashley watched Var go down, and began moving towards the frontline, with no imminent sign of ambush from the other alleyways. To do so, he is forced to maneuver past the skeleton Broom is engaged with, leaving himself open to an attack. Ashley swings his sword in a wide arc towards the stinking corpse in front of him, his blade slicing cleanly through the pallid, leathery flesh.
[Attack: 18; Damage: 14]
The smuggler uses the force of his blow to also attack the corpse in front of Var, seeking to protect his fallen comrade from becoming the latest in a string of unfortunate victims, yet finds his blade's edge turning harmlessly off of it. If nothing else, he hopes that he has become their target, rather than the rigid Half-Orc.
[Cleave: 7]
DM Kathy d3=1 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=11 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 10:20:22 PM Roy fires an arrow at the closest skeleton. It hits, and does some damage, but judging by the way the arrow flies right through the creature's ribcage, it may be that an arrow is not the best weapon against these things.
Toston slings another stone, but he is aiming to avoid hitting his friends, and ends up missing altogether.
Talanthrel slashes at the skeleton(?), but his blade merely glances off.
Wilford steps up and throws a stone at the skeleton. Even though he, too, is trying to avoid hitting friendlies, he manages to send his cobblestone straight into the skeleton's face! The improvised weapon does a small amount of damage.
[If you moved more than 5 feet, that was a move action. Your attack was a standard action. Drawing your weapon would be another move action, so if you moved more than 5 feet, you wouldn't be able to draw your dagger on this turn. You can do it next turn, though.]
Broom aims a head-butt at the same skeleton, but is unable to connect.
Var, paralyzed by the creature's foulness, drops to the cobbles.
Avin circles around behind the undead, hoping to provide a flank for somebody.
Ashley strides right up to one of the fleshy undead. [It looks like you could move up without provoking. You can move through squares occupied by allies, so you could move right through Wilford's square and avoid the AoO. I'll assume you did that, unless there's something I'm missing.] His massive blade cuts down the undead, but he can't connect on the follow-up.
One of the skeletons attacks Broom. Its filthy claws get nowhere near the nimble monk. Two skeletons attack Talanthrel, but fare no better. The remaining fleshy undead targets Ashley, ignoring the downed Var for the moment. The rotting teeth and horrid claws are no match for the fighter's armor.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 05/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+3=21 ; d20+3=9 ; d10+3=7 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 10:37:29 PM
Talanthrel heartened by the arrival of his companions, swings furiously at the skeleton in front of him. (21 vs ac/Crit Confirm 9/Dam 7)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:20; Touch: 16; FF:16; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+6=25 ; d4=2 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 10:38:42 PM
Growing tired of the fact that his ranged attacks are doing little to no good, Toston charges the skeleton ending his move with a kick. "Hi-yah!" Toston yells, his foot connecting with bone.
(OOC: Monks can make unarmed attacks with elbows, knees, etc so they can attack with their hands full. Charge = +2 to hit / -2AC till next round)
(Hit vs AC 25 for 2 bludgeoning damage)
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=18 ; Monday February 2nd, 2015 11:39:43 PM
The feeling drains from Var's body and i replaced with a feeling of heavy, constricting cold. Warring thoughts and emotions clash in his mind as his helpless body collapses to the ground surrounded by the undead fiends. Anger at the beasts, anger at himself for rushing head-first into battle, fear of these monsters preying upon him at their leisure, and shame of letting his comrades down.
A voice pierces the chaos in Var's mind. "Breathe. Focus." the voice is of his father, a moment remember from Var's childhood, "the rage is in our blood, but it is not your destiny. We are not the bloodthirsty marauders that everyone thinks we are, but we could be if we give in to our blood."
Laying on his side, limbs stiff as wood, Var does his best to steady his breathing and clear his mind. Focusing in on the undead that felled him in the corner of his eye, Var goes back to the basics of his training as a hunter: patient observation. (Perception 18) He never studied much religion growing up, Whispering Copse was far removed from most churches, favoring worship of the Culverwood and other natural gods. Outside of the stories about Domi's adventures Var didn't know much about divine threats, like zombies, however, a beast is a beast. A pattern would exist, and a weakness would present itself - it always did if the hunter was patient long enough...
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) d20+1=20 ; d20+1=8 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=3 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 12:50:23 AM
Broom inches closer to the fallen half-orc as he lashes out rapidly at the skeleton with his ham-sized fists.
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 1:20:12 PM
Realizing how little the arrows did to the skeleton Roy puts away his bow and grabs his Heavy Mace from his belt. Drawing his mace Roy tries to search his mind for any information on these undead. But the combat proves to be too much and Roy can't focus.
(OOC: Im guessing my role for that would be +2 for the favored and +2 for the skill mod making it a +4, which doesn't matter I GOT A 1! WOO HOO)
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 6:37:40 PM
Wil stops suddenly, dagger in hand. A familiar voice echos loudly like he was speaking to Wil from only inches away. He looks around and gazes at Var's paralyzed body. He listens as the Half-Orc speaks to someone. His face stares upward and his mouth does not move. It is then that he realizes he is listening to Var speak through the amulet. "A warrior should have nothing to fear," he thinks. He then steps toward Ashley on his way to protect the Half-Orc. "I will protect you," Wil says hoping that Var can hear him. (OOC: I took one more 5 foot step. I hope that's Ok. I will have my dagger ready when I confront the skeleton in front of Var.)
Avin Fellows HP:12/12 AC:13 d20+3=19 ; d4+1=4 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 8:50:28 PM
Avin curses at the remaining zombie in elvish as he swings his blade towards its back (attack 19, damage 4).
For those who understand the elven tongue.Highlight to display spoiler: {"Filthy rotters, not again!"}
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+5=7 ; 2d6+6=14 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 9:38:53 PM
Ashley didn't move from his position, satisfied with his success in drawing fire from their downed companion. As he lunges forward with his large blade towards the fleshy corpse, he calls out to Talanthrel.
"Take the skeleton to your right side! I'll cover Var!"
[Attack: 7, Damage 14 if applicable.]
DM Kathy d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=7 ; d6+1=7 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 10:32:52 PM Talanthrel swings at one of the skeletons. His blade connects, but it doesn't do as much damage to his bony foe as he was anticipating.
Toston charges in to attack another skeleton, and Broom joins in for a two-monk attack! Both monks hit, and do damage.
Var, paralyzed, is nevertheless able to analyze his foes for weakness. He thinks that maybe if he concentrates, he can help make these things easier to hit. Or is that the paralysis talking?
Roy changes weapons and tries to recall if he's heard of this kind of undead. He draws a blank. Maybe it's an entirely new type of undead! Maybe you'll get to name it! What will you call it? "Those things that almost killed Var" has kind of a ring to it.....
Wilford steps up, intent on protecting Var.
Avin lands a blow on the fleshy undead, but doesn't quite dispatch it.
Ashley shouts tactical instructions as he swings, but his blade misses its mark.
The one skeleton continues attacking Broom. One of its claws comes close, but is unable to damage the nimble dwarf. Two skeletons attack Talanthrel. One of them comes close, but the fighter's armor is too much for them. The remaining fleshy undead whirls to attack the guy who just wounded it, which would be Avin. The creature's bite misses, but one of its claws connects! Avin takes 7 damage, and must succeed at a DC 13 Fort save or be paralyzed! The creature then decides it doesn't like being in flank, and steps up next to Avin.
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+5=19 ; d8+2=10 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 11:00:19 PM
Roy moves up to the skeleton wielding his mace. and takes a swing at it. As he swings he lets out a battle cry "In the name of Gargul begone you foul creature!" (d20 +5 = 19 vs ac -- 1d8+2 = 10 dmg )
"Your friend doesn't look to good, allow me to use my healing potion to help him."
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+5=12 ; 2d20+6=41 ; 2d6+6=8 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2015 11:21:39 PM
Ashley steps forward to match the stride of the fleshy undead that is pursuing Avin, trying to keep the enemy from overcoming the wizard. After all, he wasn't very well protected from melee combat. Without looking back to see if Talanthrel followed his advice, he presses his assault on the fleshy undead.
[Attack: 12, Damage: 8]
[Please ignore the 2d20 roll, I forgot to change the die type to d6 before rolling damage.]
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 05/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+3=8 ; d10+3=5 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 12:01:00 AM
Talanthrel shouts to Ashley "Will do!" and takes a step to the right and swings at his new target.(8 vs ac, Dmg 5)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:20; Touch: 16; FF:16; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+4=18 ; d4=1 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 7:22:57 AM
As Roy took the square Toston was going to move to Toston breaks off his attack against the skeleton moving 20 ft to Avin's aid. (OOC: I'll eat the AOO from the skeleton if Roy didn't finish it off)
He then elbows the creature, not sure if it will be effectual but maybe it will draw its attention from Avin.
Toston says something in Draconic to the creature as his elbow connects.
Draconic speakers Highlight to display spoiler: {"This one is under my protection!"}
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) d20+1=11 ; d20+1=10 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 10:40:15 AM
Broom slashes out rapidly at the skeleton as he ducks it's wild swing.
------ Flurry: AB 11+2(flank)=13 DMG 7 AB 10+2(fflank ) = 12 DMG 4
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+7=12 ; d20+4=19 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 1:18:43 PM
Wil examines the battlefield and steps over Var. He is unconfident that his dagger will allow for a good attack so he keeps his hands in a defensive position. He is ready for any attack. Unable to put up much of a fight Wil attempts to contact any spirit connected to the monster in front of him. (Diplomacy: 12) "Friend," Wil begins. "Can I request some assistance with this abomination that has become your body. I request a conference with your spirit. Can you assist with with defeating this enemy before any more of my party falls? Can you assist with some vulnerability?" (Perception: 19)
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=27 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 5:23:11 PM
Var carefully watches as Avin is attacked in the same manner that left him paralyzed - something he couldn't quite watch when it was happening to him. (Perception 27)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] Wednesday February 4th, 2015 9:53:57 PM
With his allies rallying around his position, Ashley continus to press his attack.
[OOC: Sorry, I forgot to wait until midnight for my actual combat post to be counted for today.]
DM Kathy d20+2=21 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=10 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=21 ; d6+1=4 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 10:58:24 PM Roy moves up to the skeleton and takes a swing at it. His mace hits with a satisfying crunch! and the skeleton drops, its bones clattering on the cobbles.
Ashley moves up to attack the creature attacking Avin. His sword misses its mark, however.
Talanthrel takes another swing at his skeletal foe, but misses.
Toston steps up and elbows the fleshy undead. For what it's worth, the bludgeoning damage seems to go through just fine.
Broom lashes out wildly, but misses--probably because his opponent is already down! It's time to find a new foe.
Var observes the scene while Wilford asks his departed friend for some insight. Wilford has a sudden sense that this fleshy undead can be attacked normally with any kind of weapon: slashing, piercing, or bludgeoning. He also knows that the skeletons really should be attacked with some kind of bludgeoning weapon.
The two skeletons press their assault on Talanthrel. Each of them only hits him once, but once seems to be enough. Talanthrel takes a total of 6 damage, which puts him down (I think; let me know if I added wrong).
The fleshy undead turns to Toston, who wounded it this round. It attacks! The bite misses, but one of the claws hits! Toston takes 4 damage, and must succeed at a DC 13 Fortitude save or be paralyzed!
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+3=23 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=8 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 11:13:56 PM
Toston withstands the creature's paralyzing touch(23 on Fort Save). As the area around the not-zombie is crowded and his elbow worked last time he stands tall and follows up with a headbutt and knee flurry.
The headbutt connects but the knee misses.
(Hit vs AC 19 for 3 bludgeoning)
(Miss vs AC 8)
In [bold]Sylvan[/bold] Toston says to the fell beast, Highlight to display spoiler: {"You shouldn't have done that"! }
Roy HP:11/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+3=10 ; d8+2=9 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2015 11:31:38 PM
As Roy watches one of the people he is fighting with fall from the zombie he remembers his parents.
"No not again, I will not watch people be killed by the undead AGAIN!"
Roy moves up to one of the two remaining skeletons and takes a swing with his mace. (d20 + 3 = 10)(9 dmg if it hits)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP -1/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] Thursday February 5th, 2015 12:22:22 AM
Talanthrel makes an "URK!" sound and drops to the ground unconscious and bleeding.
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) d20+2=20 ; d6+2=6 ; Thursday February 5th, 2015 5:31:44 AM
Noticing the threat to Talanthrel, Broom dashes behind Roy and hops over the fallen half-elf and kicks at the skeleton's shin.
----------------------------------- Scorpion Strike: AB20 DMG6 Fort Save vs 14 or spd reduced to 5ft for 4 rounds.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+7=10 ; Thursday February 5th, 2015 3:56:55 PM
Ashley moves forward and to the side, leaving himself open to the fleshy undead's strikes in order to gain a tactical advantage with his companions. The large man raises his sword overhead, looking to bring it down upon the undead and put an end to this threat to the felled companions around them.
[Attack: 10]
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 d20+2=9 ; Thursday February 5th, 2015 7:23:58 PM
Having cut through the undead's flesh, Avin allowed himself the slightest triumph before it turned to savage him. Immediately, paralysis begins to set in (fortitude save 9). His body begins to tremble and twitch from his attempt to resist but its already in motion. The corrupt blade falls from his spastic grasp and his breath is reduced to short gasps.
"Nau- naught a-ach-ag-g-ghain-n-nh," the wizard slurs the words only with the greatest difficulty as he collapses in a twitching heap, spittle flying from his mouth
A small blessing that the monster's attack barely misses as it whirs through the space occupied a second earlier.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC Thursday February 5th, 2015 7:39:27 PM
As Avin became paralyzed and fell to the cobblestone's Toston takes a 5 foot step to stand protectively over the wizard's incapacitated form.
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+1=17 ; d3=3 ; d3+1=4 ; Thursday February 5th, 2015 9:09:16 PM
"Thank you, friend," Wil said as he stepped to the side of the monster in front of him. He then swung his Cold Stone Dagger at the monster's throat. (Attack: 17) (d3+1=4)
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+3=13 ; Thursday February 5th, 2015 9:45:08 PM
"No!" Var screams within his mind as both Avin and Talanthrel fall to the ground. He thinks of every curse and insult he can remember in both Common and Orcish while glaring at his foes. (Intimidation 13)
DM Kathy d4+1=5 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=9 ; d4+2=5 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=6 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 12:19:45 AM Toston lands a blow on the fleshy undead.
Roy moves up to attack one of the skeletons, but misses. Broom has more luck, landing a kick to the creature's shin. Alas, these creatures are immune to your Scorpion Strike.
Ashley aims another blow at the fleshy one, but misses. So it is Wilford who finishes it off with a sharp stab and a twist of his dagger.
Talanthrel lies unconscious.
Avin lies conscious, but unable to move.
Var is also unable to move, but he manages to glare menacingly at the undead anyway. And....is it your imagination, or are your muscles starting to loosen up just a tiny bit?
One of the skeletons attacks Roy. One of its claws hits! Roy takes 5 damage! The other skeleton attacks Broom, but its claws get nowhere near him.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP -1/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+1=12 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 12:45:47 AM
Talanthrel: ......Con check 12 .... Talanthrel is stable and no longer bleeding.
Broom (HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14) d20+2=14 ; d20+2=19 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 12:48:12 AM
In a hurry to dispatch the skeleton, so that he can tend to the half-elf, Broom closes in with his two ham-sized fists.
------------------ Flurry: AB13 DMG6 AB18 DMG8
PS: bonus for flurry shld be +1 not +2
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+7=25 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+5=10 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 1:09:49 AM
With Wilford finishing off the undead he was engaged with, the fighter begins moving towards the skeletons Broom and Roy are fighting. Ashley knows better than to think that he will be of any help to Avin or Var other than finishing off the enemies as quickly as possible. Seeing Wilford's position, he moves himself to flank a skeleton with Broom, to give the rogue a quicker movement towards Roy's skeleton. Frustrated by his recent misses, he turns the full brunt of his wrath towards the bones before him.
[Attack: 25, Damage: 13]
Without stopping, after cutting into the first skeleton, the smuggler arcs his steel to the skeleton attacking Roy though the slowed momentum makes for an easy parry by the foe.
[Attack: 10]
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+3=14 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+4=11 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 1:33:17 AM
Roy winces at the claw attack, but he manages to bring his mace up for another attack. (atk roll 14 - Dmg 10)
Roy starts to think about the undead again and their paralysis ability, trying to recall if he has seen this type of affliction before (roll of 11)
(ooc: I wasn't sure what roll this would be under so I used the same roll type I used to try and ID the undead a few days ago)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+6=16 ; d4=2 ; Friday February 6th, 2015 6:40:50 AM
Toston moves 20 ft to flank the skeleton with Roy. As the fleshy undead was destroyed, Avin is no longer in danger and since unarmed attacks worked against the last one Toston punches the skeleton with his hand not holding the sling.
(hit vs AC 16 for 2 bludgeoning damage)
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 Friday February 6th, 2015 6:35:02 PM
Var begins to test his extremities, seeing of he can get a finger or a toe to move again. "Potion of healing. Belt pouch. Save the elf." He thinks to himself, preparing to spri g forth once his body is his own to control again.
The paralytic reaches the wizard's tongue, cutting off his stuttered message. His frame lies frozen in a twisted struggle against itself at odd angles. As the remains of the zombie collapse beside him he begins howling with what little breath he has. However, soft and broken from the paralysis as his voice is, it produces a sound more akin to the most wretched sobbing.
Singularly compelled against the thing in front of him he begins a mental assault, flinging the mental energies bound so easily in his cantrips at the thing only for them to unravel, unable to cross the dimensions of energy into existence with neither the support of incantations nor ritual gesture. Fruitless though it is, the wizard is relentless in his attempted assault.
DM Kathy Sunday February 8th, 2015 9:21:39 PM Broom flurries, and lands a blow to one of the skeletons. Ashley strides over to give him a hand. His sword hits, but doesn't seem to do as much damage as it ought to. It's enough, however, and the skeleton's bones clatter to the cobbled street.
Roy takes a swing, but misses his target. Toston, however, lands his blow, finishing off the skeleton that Broom hit.
As the final opponent clatters to the cobblestones, Var finds that his muscles will again obey his commands. Talanthrel's robust health comes to his aid, and his wounds stop bleeding.
Avin still can't move, but going by Var's example, it won't be for too much longer.
The battle is over.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20=15 ; d8+1=2 ; Sunday February 8th, 2015 9:42:59 PM
Toston takes the potion of cure light wounds that Boggs had given him from his backpack pocket and pours it down Talanthrel's throat. (heals 2 damage)
(OOC: Ignore the d20)
"You almost forgot the first rule of combat." Toston says
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) Sunday February 8th, 2015 9:45:45 PM
Wil wakes from a kind of sleep that seemed to take two days. He realizes he missed the battle with the skeleton but clearly hears the plea from Var to find the potion in his belt. Wil turns steps a little over 5 feet to where Var is laying and and searches for the potion. He apologizes for the intrusion but finds the jar of Healing in the belt as Var had said. "Thank you." He says to Var while gently grasping his motionless shoulder. He quickly begins toward the dying elf. The paralysis that took Avin echos in his head but he must triage the elf first. (OOC: I'm guessing I have to wait to step too Talanthel till next turn. Sorry, I was gone all weekend.)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 0/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] Sunday February 8th, 2015 10:23:08 PM
Talanthrel groans and sits up. "Yup, that will sure teach me. Mental note, swords do not work well on skeletons." Talanthrel staggers to his feet while retrieving his dropped sword.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] Sunday February 8th, 2015 11:50:18 PM
With the immediate threats disposed of, Ashley moves to Avin, sheathing his greatsword before kneeling down beside of the wizard. He does a visual inspection of him, seeing that his wounds aren't looking very good at all. While the smuggler waits for Avin to begin to rise on his own, he speaks to the rest of the group.
"Do your best to not look like you're wounded and blooded before we get to the Scrum. We don't want to stand out."
With that being said, Ashley falls silent and waits to help Avin up.
Var HP:02/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 Monday February 9th, 2015 9:53:40 AM
Var sits up with a start, ready to spring up into action...only to realize that the immediate threat has passed. "What in the blood hells were *those* things!?" Var shouts, then turns to look at Roy "And who the bloody hell are you? Not that I'm complaining, mind you, as you did some fine work saving out hides."
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d8+1=9 ; Monday February 9th, 2015 12:29:15 PM
Var takes the potion from Wilford and knocks it back, grimacing at the taste, but immediately looking much better.
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 Monday February 9th, 2015 3:40:38 PM
After the last skeleton falls Roy reaches in his pack and grab the cure potion and tries to hand it to the very injured half-elf.
Roy then turns toward Var and says "My name is Roy, some around here refer to me as Roy the Red on account of my hair. To make a very long story short I've been following leads to this area about a group of necromancers. And judging from these bags of flesh and bones I would say the rumors weren't just rumors. If you guys have any information I would be thankful. Anyone who hates the undead is a friend of mine " he finishes with a smile
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC Monday February 9th, 2015 6:32:11 PM
"It's going to be hard to disguise our state when we go to the Scrum considering that five of us are injured and there aren't enough potions to go around." Toston informs Ashley
To Roy Toston says, "Well met, Roy. I am Toston and my friends and I have been investigating the recent undead attacks."
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 Monday February 9th, 2015 9:42:36 PM
Avin's breath slowly evens out. He shudders as he regains use of his limbs, contracting into a ball. He pushes himself onto his knees, his torso resting over his planted hands. As he releases a few ragged breaths he turns to Ashley. A long moment passes and he snorts. He attempts to stand on his own but his legs prove nearly insubstantial still and nearly faceplants into a corpse.
A few more breaths pass.
Raising a shaky hand, he gestures to Ashley to help him up. As he rises once more his legs come near to giving out again and the wizard clutches the taller man like a sailor might the mast of a ship in a whirlpool.
Apparently unwilling to let go of his support, Avin keeps a firm grasp on the fighter's arm as he stoops to retrieve his dagger. He wipes the blade against the leg of his pants before sheathing it and repeating the now tried-and-true latch and stoop method to pick up the magic lantern Boggs handed him so recently.
Still without the barest hint of a grumble the mage attempts to stand on his own. It takes two twitching, wobbling attempts (and subsequent returns to clutch-for-dear-life position) before the wizard manages to make a few shaky steps on his own. As he looks back at Ashley, it's hard to tell if Avin is blushing or if that's just the natural pallor of his wrecked cheeks. He turns away quickly with a grunt.
"Thanks."
The extended gratitude is quiet, almost half-imagined, but it seems all the short man will give at the moment as he begins shuffling away on unsteady feet.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] Monday February 9th, 2015 9:50:13 PM
Ashley helps Avin come into his own in shaking the effects of the undead's paralytic venom, simply watching silently and lending a helping hand to the wizard. Once Avin is fully under his own control again, Ashley gives him a clap on the shoulder with a small smile. An actual, genuine smile, rather than that somewhat grim smirk he sometimes showed. He then moves to regroup and meet the newcomer Roy, the fighter's deep blue eyes looking the Elf up and down, as if sizing him up. There was no subtlety to it whatsoever. He then speaks, dusting off his mail as he does so.
"If my companions don't mind, you're free to come with us to the Scrum. Though for now, I think it's best that our own business remain our own."
The fighter wasn't showing much trust to Roy, but then again, all he had to go on was the red-head's assistance with the walking dead. Overly trusting fools didn't last long in Dirt City, and Ashley didn't plan on dying just yet.
Broom [HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14] Monday February 9th, 2015 9:55:55 PM
[OOC: Here's to hoping that the link I copied from William's posts works for me too!]
Broom wiped his hands off, cracking his knuckles after undead were dispatched. The dwarf regroups with the rest, looking at Roy curiously, but not speaking.
DM Kathy Monday February 9th, 2015 10:09:00 PM Toston grabs a potion and uses it to revive Talanthrel. At first, it doesn't seem to heal very much. Ah, but Toston is unaware of the Woldian house rule that you can re-roll 1s on healing effects! Re-roll that bad boy until you get something other than 1!
Talanthrel, for his part, makes a mental not that swords are not effective against skeletons.
Wilford hands out another healing potion.
Ashley helps Avin to his feet, once the wizard's paralysis has eased. Var wonders aloud what those things were, but none of you knows the answer. Perhaps Brother Elthorn will have some information in his books.
Broom is quiet as usual.
The red-haired elf introduces himself as Roy, called Roy the Red.
You take advantage of some healing potions, and gather yourselves to continue to the Scrum. Ashley is a little concerned about your appearance, but really, it's not that unusual for people in the City Above to look as if they've just been in a fight.
You are getting ready to leave, when you notice that the fleshy undead have some very nice pieces of jewelry on them. And your DM will remind you that it is customary to search for treasure after a battle. :)
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=24 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 9:23:27 AM
Var inspects the corpses, giving the fleshy ones a kick for good measure (perception 24). "Should we move them off the streets? put 'em in an ally & have Boggs send a cleanup crew?"
Turning to the elf, Var says "So, Roy, you say you're hunting necromancers? Can you tell us anything about these creatures here?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+4=20 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 12:21:36 PM
Wil searches the body of the monster he killed. (Perception: 20) As he searches he asks the amulet for some potential help with identifying this odd, poison filled creature. A ghoul fits some of the profile but does that paralyze? He stands with whatever treasure he gathered and waits for the others.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d8+1=8 ; d20+9=26 ; d100=13 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 6:31:45 PM
(OOC: Much better on the healing roll...also do we get any experience for the battle or does that come later?)
Talanthrel actually heals 8 hp from the potion Toston gave him instead of 2.
Toston searches the remains of the skeletons and the fleshy undead for anything that may be useful or anything that may provide a clue of where they came from.
Toston then puts his sling back on his harness and tries to recover the bullet that missed, but has no luck.
(OOC: Can I just roll a d100 and if it is over 51 - 100 I found the bullet and if it is 1 - 50 the bullet was destroyed?)
"So shall we proceed on our way to the Scrum? Hopefully we don't run into more of these things just yet. I think we may need more supplies."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d8+1=7 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 7:16:07 PM
Talanthrel accepts the healing potion from Roy with a quite "Thanks." And after looking searchingly at Roy, goes ahead and drinks it (1d8+1=7). Talanthrel sighs in releif as this potion working with the one that Toston had already given him closes the last of his wounds. Standing much straighter and looking more alert, Talanthrel says "If we got everything, Then I am good to go."
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 Tuesday February 10th, 2015 8:29:12 PM
Roy asks the party if he can travel with them as he has some personal issues with anything undead.
(OOC: sorry for the short post today ive been super busy and wanted to get a small something in. And if roygoes with them he will recount his story about his hair.)
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+4=23 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 9:25:57 PM
(OOC; sorry for the double post but I had a bit more time. ignore the last post and use this one please)
Roy explains a little bit about his run in with necromancers years ago and how he has been chasing rumors to around these parts. Roy studies the undead a little bit (knowlage rel roll for fav enemy = 23)
Roy ask the group if he can travel with them as this is the biggest clue he has uncovered.
"as we go to where ever you are heading I can give you a fuller account of my story and how I came by my hair that stands out so."
Broom [HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14] d20+8=10 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 9:34:10 PM
Broom helps the others with searching the vanquished foes, looking for anything that the others may have missed.
[Perception: 10]
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+1=7 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2015 9:37:30 PM
Seeing as the rest of the party is searching the corpses, Ashley watches them carefully until they are finished. It would seem the smuggler is used to working with others that won't mind pocketing or hiding a few baubles from the pot when it came to split time.
[Perception: 7]
Once they finish, Ashley began to walk towards the Scrum, not responding to Roy's statements, nor saying anything at all.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 10th, 2015 10:14:59 PM
Under Ashley's watchful eye, Var and Wilford search the bodies of the undead. You find a heavy gold ring with a cloudy green gem, a cloak brooch of ivory and coral, and a silver pendant with small dark-blue stones. An Appraise check might tell you more about them.
Broom looks around, but doesn't see anything the others missed.
Talanthrel makes good use of a healing potion, while Roy turns his thoughts to what these undead may have been. You don't know about the fleshy ones (you already failed a check earlier, so you can't re-try unless you get some new piece of information), but you are able to recall quite a bit about skeletons. They are best attacked with bludgeoning weapons, and are immune to cold (in addition to all of the other things undead are immune to).
Toston tries and fails to find his sling bullet, then suggests that you continue to the Scrum.
Var, however, has questions about the bodies. Do you just leave them here? Can Boggs send someone? There aren't just the undead here; there's also the unfortunate Grubber who went down as you arrived on the street. Do you want to leave the bodies for the time being, or figure out something else to do with them?
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=28 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 12:41:13 PM
Var begins dragging the undead corpses into the nearest alley, making a mental note of the location for later reference. He leaves the dead grubber where he is but gives him a good long look (perception 28)
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 2:16:09 PM
Avin heaves a mental shrug over the red man, still not trusting his voice to remain steady. Instead he shuffles over to the looters hoping to value the baubles they discover. (Appraise 12) His mind, however, seems to still be clouded from the fight.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+9=27 ; d20+3=12 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 5:55:03 PM
Toston tries to figure out if the poor Grubber really is dead (Perception 27, Untrained Healing 12) or if a faint trace of life still remains.
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+4=20 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 8:01:37 PM
"The poor man," Wil thinks. "Is that a piece of him against the plaster wall?" A large section of the pale plaster wall is red in color with dark chunky pieces. "Looks like he had no options," Wil walks over to the body. "I wonder if this man can tell me what happened to him." "Hello, friend," he begins. He forgets to quiet his voice. I guess he is becoming more confident in his ability to talk to the dead. (Perception: 20) "Sir, can you tell me what happened before your untimely demise?"
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 Wednesday February 11th, 2015 8:21:38 PM
Roy gives out the information on these skeletons, weakness and immunities.
Roy also gives Var a hand in dragging the corpses into the alley.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+4=23 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 10:11:10 PM
Talanthrel stands guard as the others go about their tasks (Perception 1D20+4=23), He found himself wanting to be on the receiving end of a surprise attack from either wandering undead or opportunistic Grubbers.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] Wednesday February 11th, 2015 10:12:29 PM
(OOC; that's supposed to be "not wanting")
DM Kathy Wednesday February 11th, 2015 10:30:50 PM Avin takes a look at the recovered jewelry. He agrees that it is valuable, each piece probably worth some hundreds of gold pieces, but beyond that it's difficult for him to say.
Toston and Wilford study the downed Grubber and find that he is, in fact, dead. Wilford, using his amulet, tries to find out how the man died, but the answer is unclear. The body bears numerous ugly scratches of the kind inflicted by the undead you just fought, but it's unlear whether that is actually what killed him. Wilford does not see the man's shade, and hears no reply to his question. Perhaps even in the afterlife, Grubbers are a close-mouthed lot.
Var and Roy begin hauling the bodies into an alley, where they will be a bit more out of the way. Talanthrel stands guard.
The streets are still wet when you finish your task, but the rain has been done for a while now, and the wind is just wind; it no longer can find stray drops to fling in your faces. So that's something. You make your way to the Scrum, and begin looking around. There's very little organization here; traders are set up at booths, or tables, or the backs of wagons, or even a bit of canvas spread on the ground, wherever they felt was a good spot. Making your way among them is difficult; some are very close together and there's little room for foot traffic.
At first glance, you do not see Boggs in the confusing crowd.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, HP 13/13] d20+1=3 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 10:39:12 PM
Upon first entering the Scrum, Ashley grumbles to himself at the lack of visibility of wherever Boggs has set up. He attempts to use his height to his advantage and peer through the crowded, rushed marketplace, looking for their rendezvous point. While searching for Boggs, the smuggler attempts to locate any wares or merchants that look like they may have powdered silver, or something else of interest.
[Perception: 3]
Broom [HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14] d20+8=12 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2015 10:41:14 PM
Broom also assists in the search for Boggs, the dwarf trying to peer through the shuffling bodies possibly hindering their sight.
[Perception: 12]
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+4=23 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 12:42:07 AM
Talanthrel keeps a sharp look out for both a merchant selling powdered silver and any pick pocket trying to take advantage of the group. (Perception 1D20+4=23)
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+3=8 ; d20+8=19 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 11:43:14 AM
Var works silently alongside Roy, giving the elf a nod and a smile once the grim work is done, and then jogs to catch up to Ashely and the rest of the group.
Once at the Scrum, Var bristles and sneers at the crowd and the forced proximity to so many unfamiliar people (Intimidate: 8) but it doesn't seem to buy him an extra elbow room. He keeps his eyes peeled for Bogg's booth (Perception: 19), hoping to catch a glimpse of the unassuming man.
"How does anyone find anything in this mess?" Var asks, hoping not to sound too much like a out-of-towner.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20=16 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+9=29 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 1:17:41 PM
Toston tries to stealthily climb something inconspicuous and non-living(building, lamppost, stall, etc) to get a better vantage as being only 3 feet 8 inches usually provides an obstructed view at ground level. (untrained Climb 16; stealth 26)
From his perch he tries to spot Boggs in the the throng of beings (Perception: 29).
(OOC: Not sure if I get some sort of circumstance bonus to my perception check since I headed for higher ground)
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 d20+1=8 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 2:50:56 PM
Unlike his companions, Avin is more concerned with remaining unnoticed for his recent wounds and pulls his encompassing cloak about his form. He clutches the lantern with one hand while using the other to guide the green fabric. Hopefully anyone looking will just think he's cold.
Avin suspects, as he keeps his head down, that Boggs won't be too difficult to find. Rather, he nearly doubts any of his companions will find Boggs before Boggs finds them. For some reason that makes the wizard uneasy as he begins to glance about (perception 8).
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) d20+7=22 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 7:17:00 PM
Wil walks up to the vendors within the Scrum. He tries to being recognized due to the secret nature of the company but several people approached him. "Hey, Wilford my cousins wife was killed yesterday," said one woman. "Wil!" Shouted a man from the other end of a large crowd. Wil looked to the others in the crowd. He didn't know what to do. "Wil!" A young man jumped up and down in front of him. "Donny, how are you?" Wil asked. "How's your mother?" The young boy smiled. Wil bent at the knees to meet the boy. "Wil, my mom is in so much trouble," the boy said. "There is a bunch of men that keep bothering her." Wil paused but kindly explained that he could not help the young man. He offered the name of a friend that he had met years ago but the boy was very disappointed. (Diplomacy: 22) "Donny, do you know anything about these undead incidents? Have you seen a man named Boggs?"
(OOC: I don't know if we can take on a mission to save this family. I typed an out if not. It was just something I thought up. Thanks)
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 Thursday February 12th, 2015 8:59:15 PM
Not knowing exactly who they are looking for Roy lifts the hood of the cloak over his head to hide his hair, not wanting to be recognized by a few people he has hunted down in the past. He sticks with Var as to not lose the one lead he has gotten in a while with the necromancers. "Hey, who or what are we actually looking for in this market?" he asks Var.
DM Kathy Thursday February 12th, 2015 10:53:56 PM Ashley and Broom look around for Boggs, but don't spot him in the throng. Talanthrel keeps an eye out for powdered silver and pickpockets, but finds neither.
Avin is likewise unable to spot Boggs, and feels a bit uneasy about the whole endeavor.
Roy, too, is feeling a trifle uneasy; he doesn't know what's going on or who the group is looking for.
Wilford spots an acquaintance and has a brief conversation. [OOC: Some DMs like to be the ones to run the game, and really don't care for intrusions by players into the overall plot and storyline. Others are more flexible. And in this case, the situation is further complicated by the fact that we are playing in a shared world and all adventures need to be approved, in advance, by Jerry. In general, random stuff like this is not going to be something we can follow up on. If you'd like to have some influence in the direction of the story, you can always send an email, either to me or to the group, saying something along the lines of, "I'd like to see us do X." Keep in mind that there are seven other players who are also going to have ideas about what kinds of stories they'd like to see.]
Var is able to catch a glimpse of Boggs, and Toston scrambles up on a cart to confirm the sighting.
You are able to shove your way through to where Boggs stands behind a small folding table, talking to a short, slender man in a cowl. "It's a powerful curse," Boggs says in a gruff voice. "Bought direct from the Nightmakre Quarter in Plateau City itself. You got enemies, this is what you want." The cowled man mutters some reply, weighs the small vial in his hand for a moment, then places it back on the table and departs. "I'm here all day if you change your mind," Boggs calls.
"And you, sirs," he calls to you. "Something for a rival? Much cleaner than a knife." In a lower voice, he asks, "how are you faring? Have you found any undead?"
Broom [HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14] Thursday February 12th, 2015 11:14:08 PM
"Who said I would want it clean? Poison is a woman's weapon. What else have you got?"
The tall fighter approaches Boggs' table, idly looking at the vial that the previous potential customer had just set down. He picks it up, looking at it as if inspecting it for quality while he waits for the others to catch up. He makes eye contact with Boggs, if possible, and gives him a simple nod to the question, setting the vial back down on the table. When he does, he sets his hands down upon the surface, as if leaning to look at other wares. His fingers, however, indicate the exact number that the group has put down thus far, trying to be subtle about it.
Broom [HP 12/12, AC17/T17/FF14] d20+8=18 ; Thursday February 12th, 2015 11:15:52 PM
[OOC: That last post was supposed to be Ashley, I forgot that my header was still set for Broom. My apologies, please overlook that. This will be the Broom post.]
Broom follows up with Ashley, keeping an eye out for anyone that might be paying too much attention to the Crescent Moons and Boggs, silent as usual.
[Perception: 18]
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 Friday February 13th, 2015 12:54:47 AM
Looking upon the bottle, Avin has no doubt that it operates precisely as advertised. Shirking the space it occupies the wizard leans in, hood over his eyes and whispers conpsiratorially in rapid fire.
"None behind, no undead in our wake. A few lost souls though," Avin looks over his shoulder to Roy the Red, "plus one. Looking for powdered silver. The man at the 'yard had no powdered silver."
Words dripping with intent, the wizard hopes that Boggs understands the message without the need to give details to the masses surrounding them.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+1=4 ; Friday February 13th, 2015 6:47:11 AM
Picking up where Avin left off, Toston continues, "He commissioned us to bring him at least a measure of it, though multiple measures would probably be better, considering he had forgotten about the maintaining the yard in the first place. Apparently it makes for a fertilizer that helps things stay planted. We also do not have any contracts or receipts for when the job is done. Would probably be best to have some record of this delivery. I mean its what what we do. Also we sold out of potions of cure light wounds, people are injury prone in Grubber Town."
(Untrained Bluff 4) (OOC: Trying to use it to convey a secret message that we want the document for cover story, the man at the yard needs the silver to stop the undead and the party is out of potions of cure light wounds)
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 d20+8=28 ; Friday February 13th, 2015 9:40:03 AM
Var tries his best to follow along with the conversation, but remains silent, choosing instead to hang towards the side of the group and keep his eyes on the crowd (perception: 28).
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 d20+8=11 ; Friday February 13th, 2015 11:29:47 AM
Roy glances over at the shopkeep every is gathering around. Realizing this must be the guy they were looking for decides to keep a lookout as well for anyone trying to listen in to the conversation. (perception 11)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+4=13 ; Friday February 13th, 2015 5:35:25 PM
Talanthrel decides to let the others handle the conversation with Boggs, as they are more knowledgeable about Undead, and keeps a wary eye on the crowds. (Perception 1D20+4=13)
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) Saturday February 14th, 2015 5:03:05 PM
Wil let's the boy go when Boggs shows up. He feels bad about not being able to help but he has a new employer. He figures that the undead issue is much more important and may help resolve the issue with the boy. He stands with Talanthrel but can't hear the conversation with Boggs. The crowd around him, drowns out any other noise.
DM Kathy Sunday February 15th, 2015 7:41:24 PM
You all catch the hint, and back Boggs' play.
"Poison!" he scoffs in response to Ashley. "Poison is for schoolgirls. That there's a curse, the most powerful money can buy!"
He gives Roy a hard look, but seems satsified, for now, with Avin's hasty explanation and the group's implicit endorsement.
"Powdered silver?" He's not bothering to whisper, so you gather that discussing powdered silver is unlikely to excite comment. "That's a little tame for the Scrum. There's a shop in Dockside," and he gives you quick directions. Toston, who's spent a fair amount of time in Dockside, is pretty sure he knows where the place is.
"But what say you to this?" he continues, lifting a small object from behind the table. "The hand of a mummy. A genuine mummy, mind, not one of your fakes! Ah, the things you could do with this!" In a lower tone, he adds, "can't help with healing potions, I'm afraid. That shop may have some." Loud again, he continues. "And because I like the looks of your friend, there, I'll give you a special price. Today only! Just a hundred gold, good sirs!"
Var HP:11/12 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:17 Monday February 16th, 2015 2:03:14 PM
For a moment, Var looks genuinely interested in the Mummy Hand, and then remembers the mission.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:5/9; AC:22; Touch: 18; FF:18; CMD:16] (active effects: mage armor - 1 hour) - CMTC d20+9=13 ; Monday February 16th, 2015 5:50:38 PM
Toston picks up the mummy hand and scrutinizes it for any sort of potential hidden message (Perception 13).
"A fine specimen indeed!" Toston agrees boisterously before setting it back down, leaning in and dropping his voice, "What about a blank contract or receipt we could give to man at yard?"
Toston raises his voice again "Too bad, I don't have 100 gold on me!"
Wilford Grimly (HP:10/10; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 13) Monday February 16th, 2015 6:02:29 PM
"Why would anyone have a mummy hand?" Wilford wonders aloud. He watches the group as he also listens to an argument within his head. Seems like a guy named Simon died together with his wife. Unfortunately, he wasn't the most faithful husband. The argument continued as the others discussed business.
Roy HP:6/11 AC:18 T:14 FF:14 Monday February 16th, 2015 6:31:35 PM
Roy's attention drawn tot he mummy's hand looks at it for a few seconds only to think of how many people that mummy may have killed after it was risen.
Avin Fellows HP:5/12 AC:13 Flat:10 Monday February 16th, 2015 7:48:18 PM
Avin recoils from the severed hand, not bothering to hide his distaste.
"Nothing we need! Pfah, nothing we need at all!" he grumbles and shuffles a meandering path over to the shop Boggs pointed out.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 11/11; AC 16; Touch 13; Flat 13; Cmd16] d20+4=24 ; Monday February 16th, 2015 9:01:14 PM
Talanthrel grimaces at the sight of the mummy hand, but pays close attention to the directions to the shop in Dockside. He also continues to keep an eye out for threats. (Perception 1D20+4=24)
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