DM Kathy Sunday October 30th, 2016 8:51:41 PM
Many of you assist your new tenants--though anybody trying to help out in Sunny Sewing is likely to trip over Hmerrin. You know that your street tax ensures that the major Houses will (mostly) leave you alone; the Tonloe brothers have their instructions, and your tenants seem pleased with their new storefronts.
[Everybody please take 600 XP for the previous scene]
The next day, as you make your way from Marsh House toward the new building, you hear a major commotion coming from the direction of the docks. Approaching closer, you hear shouts and screams, and the unmistakable sounds of combat. You also begin to pass townsfolk, fleeing for their lives away from the docks.
You soon see the reason. As you get closer to the docs, you see that a large number of Merfolk are attacking the city. One of the docks is on fire. Several ordinary civilians lie dead and wounded in the streets. Sailors and street toughs are fighting back as best they can, but they can't compete with a trained, disciplined fighting force. The Merfolk are all riding some kind of mount, to help them move about on land. In their midst is a particularly well-armored Merman, riding a dire crocodile.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday October 31st, 2016 5:02:48 PM
"Oi, what's going on here," Wil says as he watches the Merfolk. "Looks like we have some rescuing to do. Can we help the civilians fighting or do you want to jump right in?" "I vote we jump right in," Cicero spoke from within his head. "I knew you would say that." Wil said out loud. We need an advantage. I can cast some Darkness. That would give the civilians a chance to flee?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=21 ; Monday October 31st, 2016 5:05:09 PM
Lornak walks alongside Hmerrin reminiscing about a crush he once had similarly in his youth; "She needed no adornment. No traditional dyes in her hair or tattooed trimming. Her eyes smoldered with an inner, fire..." He trails off as he notices the dock and mounted Merfolk on land. "...fire..." He says coming back to reality. "NO, Look, FIRE!"
Lornak sets about getting the wounded off the street and away from the oncoming onslaught. He does his best to figure out what kind of animal the Merfolk are riding and whether or not the dire crocodile is magical. (Knowledge - Nature d20=21)
Var (Tom I) Monday October 31st, 2016 7:59:54 PM
Var is stunned and doesn't respond at first, but then he spring into action. I shouldering his bow he begins to sprint towards the chaos.
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Monday October 31st, 2016 9:09:39 PM
"Tattooed trimming?" Hmerrin wonders aloud. Then he turns the corner and sees the combat.
"All righty then," the lad comments. He pulls his axes and runs toward the fracas.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:22 Touch 18; FF 18] - CMD 18 Monday October 31st, 2016 9:13:21 PM
Toston draws his wand while moving towards the fray and then casts mage armor on himself when he is out of movement.
DM Kathy Monday October 31st, 2016 10:22:45 PM
As you rush toward the docks, you are joined by Elthani. You actually met her a few days ago--Boggs introduced you--but in the rush of trying to deal with your building you haven't had a lot of time to bond. Elthani is a sea-elf, with blue skin and red hair. A certain roundness to her eyes and ears whispers of human ancestry somewhere in her family tree. She is a healer, a servant of Alemi, and now she is running for the battle for all she is worth.
"Hi, guys!" she gasps. "I was just looking for you!" [That's what she says unless Nellie overrules me, because it's Nellie's character and she gets the final say. I'm just trying to bring her in. :) ]
You form up and approach the battle. It hasn't gotten any less confusing in the last few seconds, although it does seem that help is arriving. You catch a glimpse of what you think is another adventuring group off in the distance. A squadron of Knives is also bearing down on the scene. And overhead, an archer with wings on her boots fires shot after shot at the Merfolk. Those of you who have met her recognize Vorelle.
Ahead of you, you see a group of three Mermen and a Mermaid. All are riding strange creatures that look like some kind of salamander, equipped with saddles that seem designed for Merfolk. [They look something like this. ]
Two of the Mermen wield large tridents. The third has a longbow. The Mermaid has a little bitty dagger that she doesn't seem to be paying much attention to. They see you, shout, and head in your direction.
And the map. Just to catch Nellie up, you should have the correct permissions to move your character. And everybody else's character, but don't do that; be polite. :) On the map, the market tents provide some concealment, but not cover; you can move through them at half speed. Let me know if there are questions.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday October 31st, 2016 11:52:59 PM
"I thought we paid "protection" to be, well..., protected."
Dušan says this half jockingly while taking in the battlefield.
(OOC: I'll make a combat post tomorrow. I just wanted a Monday post. Sorry it's so late.)
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Casting Summon Monster III) d20=6 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2016 4:33:47 AM
"So....what'd I miss?" the healer pants out after her mad dash. She still hasn't gotten her "land legs" as it were.
Spotting the Merfolk, Ethani is confused as to why her cousins would be attacking innocents. She calls out to them in Aquan "Hail, citizens of the Undersea Kingdoms. What brings you to these shores? Why are you attacking these innocents?! Cease immediately!" Diplomacy=6.
Never really one to actually succeed in Diplomacy, Ethani prepares for what she knows best...battle. Scooting back so she can actually take in the battle field (squeeze past Lornak and Willford), Ethani begins casting. She casts and casts, and caaaaaaasts (full round action), willing a lantern archon to appear in front of the merfolk about 20 foot in the air above them.
She calls out to her...allies...fellow soldiers...friends? "If anybody needs Bull's Strength, just let me know. Oh, or if you want magical armor, I can help with that too."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday November 1st, 2016 3:31:04 PM
Wil stepped forward forty feet and into the alleyway. Suddenly his amulet burn upon his chest. A shadow appeared. "Cicero, stop," Wil insisted as a shadow form appeared in front of him. "What are you doing?" The shadow morphed into a wolf and approached the enemy with a growl. Cicero shimmered as he walked in and out of the shadows. Wil drew his crossbow as he watched Cicero, the shadow approach the merfolk. http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/wolf.html#wolf ----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC26/18t/18ff, CMD 21) Tuesday November 1st, 2016 6:34:18 PM
In response to Ethani's query, Hmerrin calls out, "Yes and Yes".
Wilford is moving, and the long haired fighter moves with him. The lad stops a little ahead of Wil, swinging his two axes in lazy circles, his eyes taking the measure of these sea guys.
- Move 30', Total Defense
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday November 1st, 2016 7:16:20 PM
"Yes, tattoos! Have you never seen me commemorate an event in ink upon my skin after the fact?!" He asks Hmerrin. "It is very much our way."
As he runs he brandishes his crossbow and loads a bolt into it.(Standard Action)
Lornak notices Elthani merge with the group as they make their way towards the marauding merfolk. He is as struck by her shock of red hair as he was when he met her before. Its hue rivals that of any Surface Drow dye and would be admired as such for its brilliance.
"And it seems you have found us. Although, I am not sure if it happens to be under the best of circumstances." He says as he eyes the band of merfolk advancing. "Stay behind me."
Lornak takes his usual place between Elthani(healer) and the front lines. (Move action)
"You guys know the drill!" He then raises his buckler.
Buckler +1 to AC Active.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=71 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2016 7:50:13 PM
Dušan nods to Elthani as he moves to Asteria's side. "It will be nice to have a hand getting everyone up to snuff for a battle. If you start with Hmerrin I'll start with Asteria."
Back in his home city, Dušan easily finds a Ley Line to channel Bull's Strength on Asteria.
(OOC: d100 = 71 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 4/1 40 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday November 1st, 2016 8:23:00 PM
Asteria waves to Ethani, smiling as she takes out her axe. "Nah, you didn't miss nothing! Glad you came. We need a healer!" Grinning to Dusan, she thanks her friend. "I know I can count of you for a "here's some strength, go beat 'em up" magic thing! Let's take these baddies down!"
Taking a deep whiff of the ocean wind, the young barbarian pushes into battle, tapping her friends as she slides past them. "Scuse me, coming through! On your left, oh wait, your other left!" She eventually makes it to the front lines, just a little in front of Hmerrin. "Hope you don't mind me dropping in."
Var (Tom I) d20+7=24 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2016 8:39:06 PM
"Pay for protection? they can't even protect theyselves." Var says. Looking around at the alley, Var doesn't like his limited sight lines. So, slinging his bow over his back, Var grabs on to whatever lose mortar or timber he can find, and climbs up the side of the building nearest him (Climb: 24).
Once on the roof (OoC: Assuming Var is able to make it on to the roof this round) Var once again readies his longbow.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Tuesday November 1st, 2016 9:23:12 PM
Toston says to Ethani, "Didn't we meet somewhere else, like a dream, a celebration, a party?"
He shakes his head moves 30 feet and then casts shield on himself.
DM Kathy d20+8=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+4=22 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2016 10:36:59 PM Ethani calls out to the attackers in Aquan. And, while her diplomatic efforts fall flat, she does get an answer to her question. "None who aid the foul Sahuagin shall escape our wrath!" one of the warriors replies.
Her Lantern Archon appears in the air near the attackers.
Using his amulet, Wilford conjures up a shadowy wolf. [OOC: Do you want to find a wolf picture you like for the map, or do you want me to find one?]
Hmerrin and Asteria move up and prepare for battle with help from Dušan.
Lornak readies his crossbow and buckler while Var scrambles to a rooftop to gain a better vantage point.
Toston moves up and casts a spell.
One of the warriors spurs his strange mount into a charge! His trident skids off Asteria's armor.
The other warrior backs down the street. He seems to be preparing a charge of his own, but he takes the time to throw a javelin at Ethani's Lantern Archon. It clatters harmlessly to the cobbles.
The archer nudges his mount forward and fires two shots at Hmerrin. Both miss.
The mage rides her mount casually through the tumbled marketplace. She casts a spell [Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Chill Touch} ], then she---ohhh, that's disturbing. She reaches out her hand and her arm stretches all the way to where Hmerrin is standing. Hmerrin feels an icy touch on his chest, that seems to sap the life from him! Hmerrin takes 3 points of damage, and must succeed at a DC 14 Fortitude save or take a point of Strength damage. Knowledge Arcana DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {That stretchy thing is a power of the Aberrant sorcerer bloodline.}
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Casting Summon Monster III) d20+11=24 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 8:35:13 AM
Ethani sighs as Hmerrin indicates he would like a spell cast on him and then darts into battle. With a shake of her head, Ethani advances. Fighters...always so quick to rush in.
Noting Lornak's longer than usual glance at her hair, Ethani gives it a quick shake. These land dwellers were pretty good looking, especially this land dweller. Ethani gives Lornak a quick grin before she focuses on the battle.
Then Dusan indicates that she should cast buffing spells on Hmerrin. Alright then...orders are orders, she supposes.
Following behind Lornak, Ethani is suprised by the mermen's response.
Hmmmmmmm....I think there might be some miscommunication here... Ethani thinks. She calls out to her allies, and also loud enough for the other responding groups to hear. "Guys, there's some kind of misunderstanding here. They think we're working with the Sahuagin. There evil critters that live in the Kingdoms. Let me see if I can talk some sense into them before you guys kill them."
Turning to the merfolk, Ethani spits on the ground. "Sahuagin?! I would rather be thrown to the depths and the life crushed out of my body than work with those scum! " Pulling a strand of pearls from under her armor, Ethani produces them. "These were given me personally by High General Ashira Baraq, leader of the sea elves forces for my actions in the battle of Loralei against the Sahuagin. I remember some of your people were there. Many good citizens of the Kingdoms were lost that day. Please cease your actions and we can talk about this obvious misunderstanding." Diplomacy=14
Still, as Mom had always pointed out, Diplomacy without action is worthless. And even though Dusan had ordered her to cast Barkskin on Hmerrin, Ethani thinks a different order of spellcasting might be in order here.
Ethani readies Hold Person to be cast on the spellcaster should the merfolk continue their attack (Will Save DC 16).
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Archon action) d20+3=13 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=8 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 8:41:29 AM
OOC: Ooops...forgot the archon.
Should diplomacy fail, Ethani orders the archon to attack the tough guy in the back (I'm guessing he's the guy on the croc) with it's light rays. (AC13 for 4, AC6 for 6...psssh...like that's going to work).
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+2=15 ; d6=4 ; d20+5=13 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 3:41:37 PM
"Cicero, stop. We may have an avenue to negotiate!" Wil shouted but the shadow wolf ignored him. The Shadow of a wolf stopped beside the merman, in front of Asteria, and stared. After a moment there was a hint of movement along the wall beside the merman. The shadow of the merman pulled from the wall to Wil's disbelief and formed a wolf's jaws. It came down upon the merman and attempted to bite him and trip him.
(Attack 15 - Hit 4 plus trip) Wil steps 20 feet forward and under the tent at the corner. He fires his crossbow (Attack 13 - Hit 8) ----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+9=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d100=4 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 4:50:31 PM
When the spells start flying Dušan is too focused on his friends to take note of what they are (Spellcraft d20+9=15), but recognizes the elongating limb of an Aberrant Sorcerer. (Arcana d20+7=15)
"Why do Aberrants try so hard to live up their name?" Dušan wonders aloud as he races to Hmerrin's aid, but his disgust distractracts his connection to the Wold's Blood.
(OOC: d100 = 4 Ley Roll, Spell is not cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/1, L2 3/1 39 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=15 ; d20+10=27 ; d4+3=7 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 5:10:41 PM
Lornak kind of recognizes what spell the merlock mage is slinging but not quite. Magic is not his forte' after all. He's surprised at himself to even maybe knowing.
Before he realizes that Ethani is trying to quell the battle before it starts he pulls the trigger of his crossbow. A bolt hurls itself at the warrior in front of Asteria. (Attack Action d20=27, 7 dmg)
"Dusan?" Lornak says as he loads another bolt into his crossbow. "When you have a moment, would you be so kind to imbue me feline nimbleness?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 5:11:49 PM
"I am fairly certain I will need it." He eyes the mounted warrior ready to charge with his salamander.
Hmerrin(HP 47/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+6=23 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+9=20 ; d6+4=8 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 7:23:37 PM
"What the?" Hmerrin exclaims, as mer-witch-lady reaches across 30' to tap him on the chest. A wave of ice washes over him, but he jerks his head and shakes it off. [Fort 23]
"Seriously," he mumbles. "That's messed up, right there."
New Girl calls for a truce, but after that little love tap, the young human ain't having any. He steps into the gap between Asteria and Wil, and strikes hard at the merman facing the barbarian. -- 5' step, and full attack on merman facing Asteria. Battleaxe hits ac 28 for 12 hp damage Handaxe hits ac20 for 8 hp damage
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+11=21 ; d8+4=8 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 8:10:20 PM
Var moves across the rooftop so that he can fire directly down onto the front line of the Merfolk harassing Hmerrin. He draws back an arrow, but hears the call from Ethani to hold fire, and for a fraction of a second Var hesitates before he looses on the Merfolk Sorceress (21 vs. AC; 8 damage).
"This looks long past the point of talking." Var says to himself.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=10 ; d8+8=13 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 8:36:08 PM
Asteria glances back at Ashira, hearing her yelling something weird to the weird bad guys. "Sorry, sis! Talking doesn't work around these places!" She swings at the closest merman to her, and misses spectacularly. "Talking might be a good idea now."
--- 10 vs AC for 13 damage against merman in front of Asteria
39 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 9:10:20 PM
Toston cuts through the market, moving 30 feet and tossing up his red tinsel saying "Ho, Ho, Ho" to benefit from the gift he received almost a year ago.
DM Kathy d20+8=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+4=6 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 10:47:19 PM Ethani readies an action and calls out again in Aquan.
"For someone who hates the Sahuagin, you've made a curious choice of allies," the warrior replies.
Meanwhile, the Lantern Archon targets the merman on the dire crocodile. Its rays do not hit.
Wilford's shadow wolf attacks the warrior, but misses. Wilford's own crossbow shot also misses.
Dušan attempts to cast a spell, but can't get a handle on the Woldsblood he needs to fuel it.
Lornak's crossbow shot hits and does damage. Hmerrin follows it up with some melee damage of his own. Asteria misses, but the Merman is nonetheless looking seriously hurt.
Var shoots the spellcaster, and does damage.
Toston moves up and performs an arcane gnomish ritual.
The injured Merman warrior withdraws. The uninjured Merman warrior charges, targeting Asteria, but misses. (Wilford's shadow wolf gets an Attack of Opportunity at the charging warrior.)
The archer fires two shots at Wilford. Both miss.
When the Merfolk attacked, Ethani's readied action went off, and she cast a Hold Person on the mage. The mage freezes mid-gesture.
Somewhere to your left, the Knives are fighting a pitched battle against more Merfolk warriors. Townsfolk continue to stream past you, running for their lives. You've lost sight of the other adventuring group, but the Merman on the dire crocodile is still in the center of everything. He shouts to his troops in Aquan. Highlight to display spoiler: {It's basic tactical stiff; this squad move over there; shore up the right flank; archers fire at will; that kind of thing}.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Archon action) d8+3=6 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 9:23:55 AM
Ethani sighs at the stubbornness of the merfolk. She calls out in Aquan with remorse in her voice. "Your actions toward these innocents and your continued hostilities have brought this upon your own heads."
Ethani turns to Asteria with guilt etched on her face. "Take them down, but try not to kill them. We need to find out what's really going on here."
Moving down closer to the battle lines, Ethani begins casting again, targeting the croc rider. She calls out to him in Aquan "Soldier, you should rest. Lay down on the ground and take your rest." Command fall. Will DC 16.
To the archon, Ethani orders it to cast Aid on Hmerrin. The lantern sweeps forward and gently touches Hmerrin on the head as it floods him with positive energy (Aid, +1 to hit and 6 temporary HP).
OOC: I'm sorry about not moving Ethani yesterday, but I don't have access to Google Drive at work and couldn't move it. Please forgive the double move.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=17 ; d4+3=4 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 2:27:39 PM
Lornak fires another bolt at the warrior in front of Asteria but believes it to be off the mark. (Attack Action d20=17, 4 dmg) He then maneuvers off the main road and positions himself between the merchant stalls behind Wil.
"Contrary to our reputation," He says to dryly to Ethani. "We aren't killers." He stows his crossbow and brandishes his whip and rapier.
(Buckler +1 to AC Active.)
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+10=23 ; d8+6=11 ; d20+10=20 ; d6+4=5 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 7:06:00 PM
Hmerrin starts a bit as the flying light lands near him, but the spell is a good one, so he relaxes.
"We have reputations?" he replies lightly to Lornak. "Whaddya know."
And with that, the lad turns his attention on the newly arrived merman.
-- Full attack on merman in front of Asteria. Battleaxe hits ac 23 for 11 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 20 for 5 hp damage - Aid: +1 to hit, +6 temp hp
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=49 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 7:39:06 PM
Hmerrin seemed to be handling himself, so Dušan heeds Lornak's call and casts Cat's Grace on the Surface Drow.
(OOC: d100 = 49 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1 40 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+11=21 ; d8+4=6 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 8:19:11 PM
Var sizes the opportunity and looses another arrow at the held Sorceress (Attack: 21 vs AC, 6 damage)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+2=3 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+5=19 ; d4=1 ; d20+5=23 ; d4=2 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 8:19:39 PM
Cicero, the Shadow wolf takes the AOO but the shadow disappears back into the wall it came from. Cicero leaps at the merman but falls flat. "What are you doing, Cicero?" Wil shouted. Wil drops his crossbow and readies his staff. He casts "Touch of Darkness" on the Mermaid (Attack 19(Crit) - Hit 1) (OOC: Ugh tired and have things a little messed up. It's supposed to be melee to confirm ToD)
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=26 ; d8+8=12 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 9:16:27 PM
"Yeah... About that whole 'non killing' thing... I'll get back to you about that." Asteria laughs nervously, before seeing that the wobbly looking baddie ran away. "Goodie, now I can hit you without worrying about killing you! I got you, sis! No murdering if they run away!" Taking a swipe at the merman before her, Asteria is pleased to see that her slash is far better than the last.
--- 26 vs. AC for 12 damage on the merman in front of Asteria
38 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+29=35 ; d4+1=2 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 9:24:18 PM
Toston uses a swift action to charge his fist with magic and then moves to gain flanking with the wolf, then attacks with a stunning fist attempt at the merfolk.
(35 vs AC; 2 magic bludgeoning damage; DC 15 fort save or merfolk is stunned for 1 round)
DM Kathy d20+8=13 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d4+2=8 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=17 ; d8=7 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2016 10:45:20 PM Lornak fires a shot that goes wide of its mark.
Hmerrin attacks the second Merman warrior, and does damage. Asteria follows up with a mighty blow of her own.
Dušan casts Cat's Grace on Lornak.
Var fires a shot at the mage, which hits. Wilford casts Touch of Darkness on the Mage, and hits. [OOC: You cannot score a critical hit with an attack that doesn't do damage.] Toston attacks the mage and lands a solid blow.
The Merman who had withdrawn now charges Toston, and misses.
The other Merman warrior shifts his mount back a step (5-foot step) and attacks Wilford's wolf. He hits AC 17 for 8 damage.
The mage is not stunned, and she manages to shrug off the Hold Person, but that ends her turn.
The archer fires two shots at Asteria. One hits, and does 9 damage.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bull's Strength Wand to Hmerrin) d8+3=10 ; Friday November 4th, 2016 9:42:13 AM
Ethani can't help but laugh at Asteri's comment. "Good plan there...Sis"
Maybe it was a barbarian thing to call people Sis all the time. There was still so much she needed to learn about these bizarre land dweller's ways.
And then there's the drow. Ethani is not exactly certain how to take his comment. After all, she had been talking to Asteria at the time, and she specifically remembers a conversation where the barbarian had indicated that she had not intended to kill an opponent but still did. Was Lornak joking, or serious. Geez land dwellers were complex!
Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, Ethani removes her wand from her belt and reaches out and gently touches Hmerrin, endowing him with more ability to take down her wayward cousins (Bull's Strength, +4 to Str). She then calls out the lantern, requesting it to grant Aid to Asteria this time.
Ever obliging, the lantern zips over to the barbarian and gently taps her on the head as it casts Aid on her. (+1 to attacks and +10 temporary HP to Asteria).
Spells in place Bull's Strength (Hmerrin)-40/40 rounds Command (Fall) on Leader-????? Hold Person-0/5 rounds-shrugged off by spellcaster Aid (Hmerrin)-29/30 rounds Aid (Asteria)-30/30 rounds Summon Monster III-3/5 rounds
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20=20 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+6=20 ; 2d6=3 ; Friday November 4th, 2016 9:21:22 PM
(OOC: The wolf has damage reduction because he is a shadow creature. Not sure how to roll that so I will roll a D20..wow got a 20 - says -15 reduction) The Shadow - ugh- on the wall tries to move but it does. "Ugh, this is hard Wil. Getting hit all the time and not being able to hit these guys. I'm sorry.. I'm out." Cicero says as he waits for someone to hit back. Wil strikes the mermaid mage with his staff (Attack 20 - Hit: 3)
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day last round
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=59 ; Sunday November 6th, 2016 2:33:55 PM
Dušan looks at the Lantern Archon with increasing awe. "I've got to get me one of those. Can I have one of those?"
Refocusing on the current threats at hand, Dušan fears the clumping that has occured with his comrades. He then reconnects with a Lei Line and casts Blindness on the Mage.
(OOC: d100 = 59 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 2/1 Permanent Blindness on Mage, Saving throw Fortitude vs. 15 39 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=25 ; Sunday November 6th, 2016 3:55:59 PM
Lornak can sense Ethani's confusion. "Remind us to tell you about the Arena." He says as he lashes out at the merfolk sorceress in front of Wil with his whip in an attempt to trip her. (Attack Action to trip d20=25)
39 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str d20+12=19 ; d8+8=9 ; d20+12=21 ; d6+6=11 ; Sunday November 6th, 2016 6:53:18 PM
Hmerrin feels the familiar effects of the Bulls Strength spell, and grins. "Oh yeah, now we're talking"
The fighter lights into the only merperson he can reach (the mage?) ---- Full attack on mage, I think. Battleaxe hits ac 19 for 9 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 21 for 11 hp damage - Aid: +1 to hit, +6 temp hp Bulls Str
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=20 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; Sunday November 6th, 2016 8:26:10 PM
Toston takes a 5 foot step to gain flanking on the mage, charges his attack with magic as a swift action and then flurries.
(25(forgot+2 for flank) vs AC; 2 magical bludgeoning damage) (22 (forgot +2 for flank) vs AC; 3 magical bludgeoning damage)
DM Kathy d20+6=26 ; d20+6=10 ; 2d4+6=10 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=6 ; Sunday November 6th, 2016 8:49:24 PM Ethani casts Bull's Strength on Hmerrin while her Lantern Archon casts Aid on Asteria.
Wilford clobbers the mage as his shadow wolf disappears.
Dušan casts Blindness on the mage as Lornak tries to trip her. Luckily, Hmerrin and Toston finish her off before your poor DM has to figure out whether somebody can be tripped if they A) don't have legs, and B) are riding a mount.
The mage's odd mount, deprived of its rider, begins milling around in the tumbled marketplace.
One of the warriors takes a step back, while the other continues to engage with Toston. He hits--because a natural 20 always hits--but does not crit. Toston takes 10 damage.
The archer fires two shots at Wilford, but misses.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=32 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 7:08:35 PM
"Huh... Well that didn't last long..." Dušan comments as the mage falls, "Let's try that again shall we."
Dušan casts Blindness one more time, this time on the archer. He then makes his way towards Toston. "Sorry Toston, I'm on my way."
(OOC: d100 = 31 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1 Permanent Blindness on Archer, Saving throw Fortitude vs. 15 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 36 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+11=22 ; d8+4=9 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 7:12:44 PM
(OoC: Oh dang, I missed the weekend post, sorry gang.)
Var fumbles with his quiver for a moment, and misses a shot on the Merfolk Sorceress. By the time he gets an arrow untangled from his pack the rest of the group has already taken her down. From his perch, Var pivots his aim to the warrior fighting Toston. (Attack: 22 vs AC; 9 damage)
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str d20+12=22 ; d8+8=13 ; d20+12=24 ; d6+6=7 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 7:45:00 PM
Hmerrin slidesteps down to engage the merman beating on Toston.
"Hey, Asteria!" he calls. "Come on over here and let's take this guy out."
The fighter's axes sing their lethal song. -- 5' step Full attack on merman. Battleaxe hits ac 22 for 13 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 24 for 7 hp damage - Aid: +1 to hit, +6 temp hp Bulls Str
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=18 ; d8+8=10 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 8:26:19 PM
Snapping out of her dreams of glamour, Asteria gets back into the swing of things. "Ah, yes! Coming!" She moves into position near Hmerrin and re-entered the brawl. Unfortunately, her day dreams kept her from doing her best. "Uh, whoops."
--- 10 foot step 18 vs. AC for 10 damage
36 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 52/52; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday November 7th, 2016 9:02:52 PM
OOC: Adding the 10 extra HP granted by Ethani's Aid to Asteria's HP
Ethani (Genevieve subbing for Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d8+3=7 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 9:11:39 PM
OOC: Nellie just had surgery today, and is still under the effects. I will be posting for her tonight!
Touching Lornak with her wand, Ethani bestows Bull's Strength upon him. "I will be sure to ask! Sounds exciting."
Commanding the Lantern, Ethani has it cast Aid onto Toston.
--- Bull's Strength 40/40 to Lornak Aid (+7 HP and +1 to attack) 30/30 to Toston
Toston flurries against the warrior that struck him taking advantage of the flank. He first uses a swift action to charge his attack with magic and lets the merfolk have it with a one-two punch combo.
(21 vs AC : 2 magic bludgeoning damage) (28 vs AC; threat of crit, confirmed with 24; 5 magic bludgeoning damage on non crit, 10 magic bludgeoning damage on crit)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=23 ; d20+6=14 ; 2d6+2=7 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 9:35:57 PM
"Cicero," Wil said to himself. "Your not the only one that cannot hit anyone." He taunted and added a little intimidate(23) for the merman in front of the lantern. "Can't quite flank you," Wil added the struck him with the both ends of the staff. (Attack: 14 - Hit: 7)
DM Kathy d20+5=6 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 10:32:07 PM Dušan casts Blindness on the archer, who immediately cries out and begins groping around him.
Var, Hmerrin, and Toston make quick work of the Merman warrior. His mount, too, begins to mill about.
Wilford attempts to engage the other warrior, but misses.
Ethani casts Bull's Strength on Lornak.
The archer urges his mount onward, back toward the docks. Of course, he can't really see where he's going, so he provokes attacks of opportunity from Asteria and Toston.
A horn sounds and the remaining Merman warrior begins to retreat toward the docks--moving more carefully so he doesn't provoke.
Toward the docks, the Merman on the dire crocodile is rallying the troops, who are beginning an orderly retreat. Something momentous seems to have happened over where the Knives are fighting, and Merfolk are retreating from that fight as well. The dock is still burning, and you have lost sight of the other adventurers.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=23 ; Monday November 7th, 2016 10:47:09 PM
Lornak feels the familiar touch of agility fill out his nerve endings. He then watches the merfolk retreat and being the guarded drow that he is, does not trust what he is witnessing. He knows Vorelle is a strong fighter so if she is not within sight something is amiss. He backs up and blends into the merchants stalls at his back awaiting any unseen danger to manifest itself. (Stealth d20=23)
38 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
36 rounds Bull's Strength on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Buckler +1 to AC Active
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bull's Strength Wand to Hmerrin) d20+2=16 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+5=8 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 11:57:17 AM
Heading to a nearby stall, Ethani finds a small length of rope. She advances on the sorceresses body and begins to tie her up (Escape artist=16). Using a small amount of cloth she carefully gags her as well, just to be on the safe side.
Once she is satisfied that the sorceress won't be escaping any time soon, Ethani gets to work healing her wounds (Heal=26). Feeling her efforts might not be enough, Ethani casts Cure light wounds for 8 hp. She works diligently, trying to bring her patient back to consciousness.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=17 ; d8+3=4 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 6:22:29 PM
Var moves to the edge of the roof and takes a shot at the fleeing warrior (Attack: natural 20; Critical Confirmation: 17; 4 damage on hit (12 on Crit)).
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str d20+12=21 ; d8+8=11 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 6:59:43 PM
The merman start retreating, but not fast enough for Hmerrin. "Yeah, uh, I don't think so," he growls, and lopes after the two.
Reaching the trailing merman, the young human takes a parting shot. - Move 30' and attack trailing merman. Battleaxe hits ac 21 for 11 hp damage - Aid: +1 to hit, +6 temp hp Bulls Str
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 52/52; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+13=22 ; d8+8=13 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+8=10 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 7:51:51 PM
Asteria gives a parting blow to the merman retreating. But... Everything goes better in pairs! "Here, have another one! For the trip back home, of course."
--- Move 30 feet forward 22 vs. AC for 13 damage [Attack of Opportunity] 30 vs. AC for 10 damage
35 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 28(?) rounds Aid: +1 to Attack, 10 temporary HP
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 8:01:33 PM
Wil watches the mermen leave. He doesn't go after them. "Are you just going to stand here?" Cicero asks him but Wil ignores him. "Where is my crossbow? He searches the tents on the right side for his crossbow. (Perception vs DC 12 do find his crossbow and find anyone hurt.)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+7=8 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 8:09:15 PM Toston grabs his bow and fires a parting shot of his own charging it with magic as he too runs after the fleeing warriors.
(8 vs AC; natural 1 = miss)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday November 8th, 2016 10:11:24 PM
Dušan casts Stabilize on the the fallen, focusing more on triage until more help can arrive. He turns to Ethani between patients and mentions "I'm glad you came along. I was worried about looking after these people by myself."
He could mean all the pedestrians caught in crossfire, but he also clearly implies his friends with a wink and a smile.
DM Kathy Tuesday November 8th, 2016 10:31:06 PM
Now considerably more nimble, Lornak backs up and conceals himself among the merchant stalls.
Ethani goes to tie up the sorceress, but soon realizes the Mermaid isn't going to be escaping--or doing anything else--ever again. Presumably, she is with Gargul now.
Var fires a shot at the retreating warrior, who slumps and slides off his mount. The mount stops, seemingly confused.
Hmerrin chases the warrior, but he is already down, so he (presumably) moves on to the archer. Asteria likewise pursues the archer, after hitting him with an opportunity attack. The archer falls.
Toston attempts a shot, but misses, and really the only targets left are the mounts.
Wilford looks around for his crossbow, but doesn't see it immediately.
Dušan is able to stabilize the archer and the warrior who was retreating. The other warrior and the sorceress are both dead.
The remaining Merfolk are retreating to the sea. Riderless mounts wander about, sometimes cut down by visibly angry or frustrated Dirt City folk. The Merman on the dire crocodile turns to face the city. He gestures to indicate the burning dock and the fallen citizens. "This is the fate of all who aid the foul Sahuagin!" he shouts.
From overhead, Vorelle launches an arrow at him. It hits, but does seem to faze him much. He glares up at her before following his troops into the depths.
The dock continues to burn. The dead lie everywhere. Around you people begin asking each other who might have been aiding the foul Sahuagin. Most don't seem to know what a Sahuagin is.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=13 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+7=23 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 12:16:31 PM
"Oi, this is a mess," Wil says and pauses. "Now where is that crossbow. Ah, there it is... wait." He watches as the bow rises by itself then begins to move. "Oi, man. Let go of my bow." He then chases the bow for a bit circling around a bit before finally snatching the weapon. "Stay off my things, Cicero. You are this far..." He threatens but is fully aware he can do nothing to the shadow. He then channels some Positive Energy to any of the dying that are good. (Channel Positive Energy: 5) He then moves to search the merfolk. (Perception: 23)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday November 9th, 2016 3:11:42 PM
Lornak watches as the last Merman sinks under the waters. He slinks out from behind the merchant stalls and does his best to keep the public from taking the life of the animal mounts. Killing them is senseless and inhumane regardless of the situation.
When he reaches the group again he has only one thing on his mind. He addresses Ethani; "Who is Sahuagin?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 9th, 2016 7:06:27 PM
Asteria pants as the mermen leave, snarling a warning to them. "And don't come back, you scaly, slimy, JERKS!"
Letting her rage subside, the barbarian turns to see the carnage of the streets. In a quiet tone, Asteria addresses Ethani. "Say... You wouldn't happen to be able to say a prayer for our people who fell, could you? Y'know... A parting gift, or something."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Busy healing) Wednesday November 9th, 2016 7:34:53 PM
Ethani does her best to triage all the wounded, based on how serious the injuries are, with no regard to whether they are merfolk or human. As she goes about treating the wounded Ethani answers Lornak's question. "They are fowl evil fish creatures who live under the sea. I can't see how anyone would want to team up with them. Unless there are evil forces at work that you are not aware of, this looks like a colossal misunderstanding."
Ethani turns to Asteria, clearly upset at the battle and all the dead. "Asteria, if you would please gather the dead from *both* sides and I will be glad to say a few words.
Presuming Asteria gathers the bodies, Ethani takes a small amount of holy oil from her spell pouch and anoints each head. "Lord Gargul, accept these souls into your Lands of Rest. Judge them by their deeds." As she finishes, Ethani whispers "Forgive me Alemi that I could not grant your healing to them."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+10=29 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 8:17:38 PM
From his perch on the roof Var surveys the city (Perception: 29). "Oi. Guys? I think somethin' bad just went down..."
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Wednesday November 9th, 2016 8:18:28 PM
Hmerrin gives Ethani a rueful chuckle. "Actually, the odds of evil forces at work in Dirt City are better than average," he notes.
Healing isn't the teen's forte, and he stands around rather helplessly waiting for something to do.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+1=7 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+1=3 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 9:06:44 PM
Toston tries to figure if he knows anything about any Sahuagin in the area but seems to be drawing a blank.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday November 9th, 2016 10:16:44 PM
Dušan defers to Ethani's expertise, giving aid where he can. "Do Sahuagin often side with land lubbers?"
DM Kathy Wednesday November 9th, 2016 11:21:51 PM Wilford locates his crossbow--or rather Cicero does, and plays a bit of keep-away with it.
Lornak steps out of hiding to ask about Sahuagin.
Ethani moves about, tending to the wounded and saying prayers for the dead, with Asteria and Dušan assisting. Ethani is not the only priest present; others are sorrowfully performing the same task. There are more than enough dead and wounded to go around.
All of you are curious about Sahuagin. Because of her heritage, Ethani knows that they are a race of fish-creatures, and are generally not well liked. As to why the Merfolk thought Dirt City was aiding the Sahuagin--well, nobody quite knows.
Meanwhile, Wilford is searching the Merfolk. You find:
2 masterwork ranseurs (Actually, they're big tridents, but for game-rule purposes, they're ranseurs), 10 javelins, 1 masterwork composite longbow (+2 strength pull), 1 trident, and 5 daggers, In addition, there are 2 chain shirts, a set of studded leather armor, and a cloak that all detect as magic (assuming somebody casts it).
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Thursday November 10th, 2016 8:53:53 AM
Ethani shakes her head at the sadness that surrounds her. Such pointless violence. Turning to Lornak, Ethani shudders. "We need to find out WHY they think this city is aiding the Sahuagin. Merfolk are known to be a tad bit stubborn. If they continue to think you are aiding their enemies, this will be just one of many attacks to come." Turning to Asteria, Ethani asks her to look for any merfolk that may have been captured alive. "We'll need to question them."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=19 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 12:47:57 PM
"Indeed." Lornak agrees. Both with Var and Ethani. "Something sinister is happening here. However, this is Dirt City, it could be anything; A major house, a lone conjurer or just a misunderstanding, its going to be hard to tell."
Lornak searches the sky and surrounding area for Vorelle. Perhaps she may know or saw something that could help them. "Vorelle!" He shouts. "Thank you for your assistance! If you are close by and can actually hear me, would you be so kind to tell me what you saw from the sky?!" (Perception d20=19)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20=4 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 4:33:05 PM
"ewww... ranseurs. I've always thought these were cool. I should take one of these to hang on my wall at the building.. We could also hang a pair in the new training room. We should also round up some of these mounts to sell." Wil says. "Anyone know how to wrangle them?" Wil attempts to approach one but seems to be lacking any sort of mount whispering. (Handle Animal: 4) "I better stick to what I know," he then prays to Gargle to assist him with victims that are about to pass and offers them grace and a final prayer. That is until he hears the pawing of his mother in his ear. "I'm so proud of you. You are becoming such a honorable man," she repeats this many times with a wisp of happiness. "I'm not being rude, mother," Wil began. "I appreciate the praise but it's a bit much over and over."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+8=23 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 7:58:10 PM
"Sinister? Here?" Dušan asks in a tone dripping with enough sarcasm to drown even the most jaded socialite, "but we just got back."
Sighing he opens his third eye and takes a closer look at the cloak casting Detect Magic on it with a little help from Guidance. (Knowledge Arcana d20+7+1=23)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+5=13 ; d20+3=23 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 8:17:01 PM
Var hops down from the Roof and tries to lend a hand wrangling the creatures. (Handle Animal: 13 "Never seen these before..." Var says, while trying to identify the beasts (Knowledge: Nature: 23)
Turning to their new companion, Var asks Ethani "What's the deal with the Merfolk? Thought they kept to themselves."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+5=7 d20+5=16 d20+5=8 d20+5=8 d20+9=10 d20+9=17 d20+9=26 d20+9=16 Thursday November 10th, 2016 8:45:19 PM
Toston casts detect magic and starts trying to identify the items.
Spellcraft : 7, 16, 8, 8
Knowledge[arcana] 10, 17, 26, 16
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday November 10th, 2016 8:49:43 PM
The big, buff barbarian nods to Ethani, and gets to work locating any breathing mermen. Nudging all the lying mermen with the toe of her boot rather roughly, Asteria drags any who still have a bit of kick in them over to Ethani with not much grace of delicacy.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20+7=13 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 9:08:17 PM
Catching hold of a nearby mount's reins, Ethani speaks to it soothingly in Aquan. "Shhhh...loosa peeeeepo. Shhhh." (Handle Animal-13)
She watches Asteria corral any possible captives with sadness. These people should be their allies.
OOC: Sorry for the 2nd post but I couldn't resist.
DM Kathy Friday November 11th, 2016 12:15:47 AM Lornak looks around for Vorelle, but does not see her. He calls out to her anyway; girlfriend is really good at hiding. But he gets no reply. Either she really has left, or she has no answer for him.
Wilford, meanwhile, tries to capture one of the mounts, without much success. Ethani has a little more luck, and manages to catch one by the....bridle? Sure, we'll go with bridle. Var looks it over. He has never seen anything like it before, but it looks like a very large axolotl.
[OOC: The riding axolotls are custom critters created by ADM Tom because I didn't want the mer-warriors flopping around on their tails. It stuck me as undignified. So, yay Tom!]
Toston and Dušan are able to identify the magical gear as 2 +1 chain shirts, a +1 studded leather armor, and a cloak of resistance +1.
Asteria attempts to round up prisoners, but she has some very aggressive competition for the task, in the form of some grim-looking Knives who seem to be spoiling for a fight.
"Leave them," a voice says, and you turn to see Abel Boggs, looking more shaken than you've ever seen him. "This is bad, and if we don't get a handle on it, it's going to get much, much worse. There's a meeting starting immediately, so grab your stuff and come with me."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+5=9 ; Friday November 11th, 2016 7:28:42 PM
Lornak stops what he is doing. (Handle Animal d20=5) Its probably a good thing Boggs stopped the handling. He is so out of practice, he was afraid he would hurt the poor beasts...
When he sees Boggs he is usually happy but can clearly see that mans agitation, which rarely shows, and is very very concerned. "What just went down?" He thinks to himself. Part of him is eager to know but another is wants to run and hide. He falls in step with the group and follows to the meeting place.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=15 ; Sunday November 13th, 2016 2:18:58 PM
Bogg's concern raises questions for Dušan, but he has worked with the man enough to trust him. He pulls his hood up, prays for Guidance and does his best to blend into the shadows behind his benifactor.
(Stealth d20+6+1 Guidance=15)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Sunday November 13th, 2016 3:12:13 PM
Toston prepares to head to the meeting making sure the group gathers up the gear from the merfolk.
"Meeting?" Toston asks Boggs as they move to their destination, "With who? What is going on? Who is working with the Sahuagin?"
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Sunday November 13th, 2016 8:11:59 PM
Var hitches the former Merfolk mounts to the first sturdy looking post he can find, more for their own safety. Checking his gear he quickly follows Boggs, a frown slowly growing on his face as they pass bodies of both sides of the conflict.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Sunday November 13th, 2016 8:25:55 PM
Ethani follows the others in silence. She knows all too well how bad this could become if it progresses.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday November 13th, 2016 8:40:11 PM
Asteria is just about ready to give the Knives the fight they were looking for when she hears the authoritative voice of Boggs. Giving the goons a not so nice look, she follows the others in silence.
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Sunday November 13th, 2016 9:09:30 PM
Hmerrin grabs his stuff and follows Boggs.
On the way, he leans over to Toston. "We can sell this stuff and pay off the Wolves for the month," he notes.
All Hands on Deck
DM Kathy Sunday November 13th, 2016 10:32:15 PM
[Everybody take 1400 XP for the previous scene.]
As you leave the battle to head toward the meeting, Toston asks who is working with the Sahuagin. "I don't know," Boggs replies grimly. "That's one of the things we're going to need to find out."
He leads you, not to the CMTC office, but to a small warehouse not far from where the battle was fought. It proves to be about half-full of various boxes and bundles. The whole thing smells of dust and spices.
There are also a lot of people in here. You recognize some of the adventurers you saw earlier during the fight. There are two identical dwarf women who seem to be having a contest for the best glower. Near them lounges a thin young human man with shaggy blond hair, talking to a half-elf woman in leather armor. Other adventurers are scattered about; it's clear why this meeting couldn't be held at the office. There's no way you'd all fit in even the largest meeting room.
Shortly after your arrival, a dark-skinned human woman climbs to stand atop a large crate. She is probably in her forties, and looks very much like a merchant. She raises her hands for silence.
"Thank you for coming," she says. "For those of you who haven't met me, my name is Octavia. And you," she sweeps her arm out at the people gathered in the warehouse, "are three of the groups sponsored by the Crescent Moons Trading Company. You are not the only groups so sponsored, and no, you will not be meeting the others. At least, not today. We all saw and heard what happened at the docks a short time ago. The merfolk have accused us of aiding the Sahuagin, and we're not sure what that means. Ron, what do you have for us?"
A dapper gnome steps out from behind the glowering dwarf twins. "The Knives responded to the attack," he says. "One of their high-ranking commanders was killed in the battle. They are extremely upset, and their chain of command has been disrupted, so there's no telling what they'll do. We should probably try to avoid them."
"More bad news," Octavia says. "Brand, how fares the Prince?"
One of the adventurers, a human man, steps forward. "There hasn't been time to check ourselves," he says. "The rumor is that he's not taking this well, and doesn't know what to do next. I doubt we can count on any help form that quarter."
"Well, that's about what we'd expected," Octavia sighs. "Boggs?"
Boggs steps forward. "The damage to the dock is extensive," he says. "Even if money were allocated right now--" his shrug indicates how likely that is, "repairs would take months. Until the repairs are complete, trade is going to suffer."
"The Houses will undoubtedly try to blame each other for this," Octavia says, "which means it's unlikely they will be able to band together to address this. So, with the Prince indecisive, the Knives in chaos, and the other Houses fighting among themselves, it looks as if this is going to fall to us." She looks around the warehouse. "Does anyone have anything else to add?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday November 14th, 2016 4:43:23 PM
Lornak listens to what Octavia says and muses about whether or not she outranks Boggs in the CMTC command chain. Come to think of it, he didn't even know there WAS a command chain. "There are more groups than his in CMTC?" He thinks to himself. "I guess that is not surprising." His thoughts leave him feeling a little out of the loop. He loves his comrades but there seemed to be more to learn about the company.
He looks around at the other adventures and hopes they are as hardy as his group.
When the question of adding to the meeting comes up, he looks to Ethani. Trying to not put her on the spot he whispers to her; "You spoke to the head Merman, did he have anything interesting to say to you?"
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Monday November 14th, 2016 6:46:12 PM
Hmerrin's left eyebrow climbs nearly to the top of his head as the teen takes in the revelation that the CMTC is a whole lot bigger than he thought.
"A secret good-guys House," he muses softly. "Nice."
He has nothing to offer for the general community, though.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday November 14th, 2016 6:54:41 PM
"Wow," Will says as he looks around. "I don't even recall how we got here. It's like I missed something." Wil frowns and stares upward making his author very uncomfortable. "What to do?" Will says after a minute. "Just let us know what you want us to do!" Wil shouts into the crowd. "We live to serve the residents of Dirt City."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday November 14th, 2016 7:22:04 PM
Var does his best to hide his surprise at the mention of "Other CMTC" groups. While it had never been said that their little mercenary band was the *only* group working for the CMTC, Var had also never heard of any other groups operating under the CMTC charter. Var knew that the CMTC was large and well organized, but he constantly surprised whenever he glimpsed the size and scope of the operation.
"What, ah..." Var says, uneasily at first, "What do you need from us?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday November 14th, 2016 7:47:23 PM
Not knowing these people or his place in this meeting, Dušan mostly stayed to the side lines. He tried to think of how the events in his life led to this point. Not knowing what else to do he does what he's been doing most recently and trusts his friends.
Dušan steps up beside his friends and puts an encouraging hand on Var's shoulder standing in solidarity.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday November 14th, 2016 9:32:14 PM
"Not just us?" Asteria quietly muses over this revelation as she stares out over the other groups. She had honestly thought that it was just her and her group. Her expression is less than pleasant from the recent fight, but she does her best to put on a grimace and slick back her hair. Crossing her arms over her chest, she silently waited for what to do next.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:38:54 PM
Toston extends his hand to the dapper gnome identified as Ron, "Ron is it? My name is Toston and I'm glad to meet you. Perhaps my skills as a sailor could come in handy as we probably will need to sail somewhere to reach the Merfolk or the Sahuagin. I'm not sure if your groups have rotating rosters like ours Toston says but our new cleric is kindred of sea folk. She even speaks their language. Toston points to Ethani
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:44:50 PM
Ethani comes forward so she can speak clearly. "I didn't ready soak with the mermen. I tried to convince them not to fight us. I told them we were no friends of the Sahuagin. And they said that I was in strange company for someone who had no love for them."
Ethani shakes her head in sadness. "I really don't understand why they are doing this, but I doubt they would have attacked without some type of evidence."
Ethani turns to Boggs "If you can get your hands on one of survivors, I can question them."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:46:14 PM
Thank you Hugh, but I'm good now. :)
DM Kathy Monday November 14th, 2016 10:25:45 PM
Many of you are taken aback to realize you are not the only adventuring group to whom the CMTC is giving cover, although it makes a certain amount of sense when you think about it. It's a pretty good-sized organization; it can cover several groups as easily as one.
Toston introduces himself to the gnome called Ron. "Ronyur Horpip Garos-Gawor," the gnome says, shaking hands in return. "Most people call me Ron, for obvious reasons. Sailing might come in handy, but it seems likely we'll have to travel under the water rather than on top of it, if we want to find out what's going on."
Ethani offers to question the prisoners, but Boggs shakes his head. "The Knives have claimed all the prisoners," he says. "And in their mood, I wouldn't want to cross them."
Var and Wilford just want to know what their assignment is.
There's some cross-talk before Octavia is able to get everyone to settle. Adventurers don't exactly follow Roberts Rules of Order. Finally, though, she is able to speak.
"All right, let's have my group," she nods to where the human Brand stands with other adventurers, "stay on the Prince. Try to get a sense of what he's going to do, and influence him not to do anything monumentally stupid, if that's at all possible." Brand nods, and that group huddles up to begin discussing strategy.
"Ron," Octavia continues. "Can your group go undersea? Find out what's going on down there?"
"Well, we could," Ron says. "Although this lady is a sea-elf and speaks the language." He nods at Ethani. "Maybe Boggs' group should go instead?"
There's some discussion at that point. It soon becomes clear that Ron's group is higher level than you guys, and that their spellcasters can keep the group in Water Breathing spells for as long as they need.
"All right," Ron says at last. "It's probably best that we go; I think we're going to be better prepared."
"Anyway," Boggs says, "Ethani's talents might well be needed right here in the city. I'd like for my group to try to figure out who is aiding the Sahuagin. And, hopefully, get them to stop doing it. Maybe we can salvage this thing through diplomacy."
Octavia nods. "Worth a try," she says. "Other suggestions? Questions?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday November 15th, 2016 3:53:40 PM
Wil stays quiet and waits... his head is quiet for once.. no one talking.. whispering and trying to send him to Crazy Land. "Crazy Land, I've been there once," Will sighed when Cicero began to speak. "You haven't been to Crazy Land. Can't I just think without your constant interruption?" He asked aloud. "I need to find someone to cast you out of my head." "Ewww.... someone's angry. I'll just go stand over in the corner next to your old imaginary friend." "You go do that!" He then shouted... he caught himself and blushed.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday November 15th, 2016 5:31:09 PM
"Any questions... Any questions!?" The mostly quiet barbarian suddenly gets loud, and angry. Standing up straight, she glares at the room. "I may not be the smartest, and I may not know what makes people fall down, but I'm pretty sure this hunk of armor doesn't help!" As she talks, Asteria makes a gesture to her chestplate. "You ever throw a stone into the water? That rock is going to be me! How is this a good idea?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 7:16:23 PM
"Relax Asteria," Toston says, "We aren't going swimming. Ron & his lot get to go on a deep sea adventure."
"As for us, we get to continue to be lubbers and have to somehow figure out who could be working with the Sahuagin. My thoughts are who would want to traffic with the Sahuagin and who has opportunity to traffic with them?"
"I mean what do we know about them besides they are evil aquatic people and enemies of the merfolk?"
"If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say someone familiar with the sea, so explorers, merchants, pirates, smugglers, fishermen, navy. The teeth are smugglers I don't suppose anyone has an in there?"
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Tuesday November 15th, 2016 7:40:50 PM
Wil and Asteria do their thing. Hmerrin stands there with that "Oh, absolutely, I'm with them" expression.
He gives the dwarf twins a nod and a wink.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 8:12:17 PM
Lornak slowly waves his hands at Asteria to calm down. "To the docks then?" He says to no one in particular. He slowly moves away from where he was standing to see if he can get Asteria to follow his lead as he exits the warehouse. "I am sure they were targeted to destroy evidence but I'm sure its a good place to search for clues."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20+3=14 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2016 8:55:48 PM
Ethani whispers as sigh of relief as things are explained for Asteria.
Because that is what she had heard too...and she can't go back there. Not now. Too dangerous!
Looking at the assembled group and at Ron in particular. She does her best to fill Ron in with her years of experience with the war with the Sahuagin (Knowledge-14), but the difficult part is she is not exactly a fighter. Ethani had spent most of her life repairing the devastation done in the war, not plotting it.
Her last bit of advise is probably the most relevant. "Please do your best not to kill my cousins. I know they have done an awful thing today, but they are not the "bad guys" of this story. And if you do encounter Sahuagin, be careful. There is an old Aquan saying "Anata ga mitsuketa tokoro ni wa takusan no hito ga imasu..... Where you find one, there are many." Sometimes they will try and trick you into attacking and then overwhelm you with their numbers. They are not a particularly difficult foe, but they can be when they attack in mass."
OOC: Pardon the crappy translation, but I was pressed for time..
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 9:56:40 PM
"Got nothin' against the Merfolk, other than them just slaughtering a bunch'a innocent folks. Won't shed any tears for dead Knives, or these Sahuagin, but a lotta civilians just got caught in the middle of their war."
Var takes a deep breath.
"How shut down are the Docks? Seems like if we needed to ask around about dealings with evil fishmen, that would be the part of town to start in."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 10:00:01 PM
"Any idea where we should start?"
Dušan looks expectantly from face to face, " 'Cause this is the first I've heard of these Sowhoogans..." Dušan covers his his mouth and coughs the last word out not exactly sure how to pronounce Sahuagin.
DM Kathy Tuesday November 15th, 2016 11:01:16 PM
At Octavia's question, Asteria speaks up indignantly, but her friends soon reassure her that your group will be staying on land. "Anyway," says the gnome called Ron, "if you were to go underwater, you'd want to get a Water Breathing spell cast on you first. Then your armor would be an actual help--keep you from floating around all willy-nilly."
Ethani steps up to provide Ron's team with some guidance, and the meeting seems to break up at this point. The groups begin plotting their various strategies.
Ethani is also able to fill the rest of you in on the Sahuagin--including how to pronounce it. [OOC: Your DM goes with sa-WAH-gun, but that could be wrong.] The Sahuagin are fish-folk, but they have legs rather than tails. They do not get along with Merfolk, so it's not a huge shock that they're at war. Essentially, Merfolk are big jerks, but Sahuagin are actually evil.
Most of you think the docks are the best place to start looking for information. Boggs nods and sends you on your way. "I'm going to go back to the office," he says. "With the docks damaged, there'll be a lot of panicky, unhappy merchants, and that's going to lead to conflicts. The Guild will have to be on high alert for the next few weeks."
You leave the warehouse and head toward the docks. Your meeting did not take long, and the battle aftermath is still everywhere you look. Bodies still lie in the warming sun, though most have been covered with whatever cloth could be scrounged up. The dock fire has been put out, but smoke still lingers. The air smells of blood and smoke. Nearby, a shouting match erupts, and only the intervention of bystanders prevents it from becoming a scuffle. The people you see look angry or afraid--or both.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=45 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 6:38:09 PM
"People of Dirt City, I know you are angered or frightened by the events that transpired here today, but know this. These action were done done by those just as frightened or outraged as you are. Do not give in to retaliation, particularly towards your neighbors, but use this time to show just how strong you can be. By helping those around and showing those who brought these worries to us that they hold wrong people accountable!"
Dušan empowers his words with the power of enthrall. He knows that this will not completely change the minds of those around him, but he hopes it will by time while hotter heads cool off and distract others while his friends begin questioning.
(OOC: d100 = 45 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 0/1 Enthrall Saving Throw - Will Negates vs 15)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 16th, 2016 6:47:59 PM
Blinking as the evidence is presented, Asteria's rage subsides almost as suddenly as it had appeared. "Oh... Okay." Following Lonrak and the others to the dock, Asteria shakes her head and attempts to lighten the mood. "Hey Toston, remember when you said we should build a wall? I think, instead of building a wall around our home, we should build one around the docks! We'll make the Merfolk pay for it. It's gonna be huuuge!"
Getting to the docks, however, drains Asteria of her humor. The barbarian resumes her silent coldness and grips her axe, taking up a post to keep troublemakers away.
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Wednesday November 16th, 2016 7:04:48 PM
Hmerrin glances around rather helplessly at the scene at the docks.
"Well, in MY expert tracking opinion," hre remarks solemnly, "It looks to me like a buncha Mer-People came ashore, killed a buncha people, burned a buncha stuff, and left."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 7:07:11 PM
Lornak reaches the docks and notices that tensions are still high. Most of the townsfolk are probably used to being roughed up now and again by a house but rarely experience a full on military action. He is sure that it is unnerving. He tests his knowledge to see if he notices anything out of the ordinary in the remnants of the battle damage. (Knowledge d20=10)
He watches and listens as Dusan works some kind of magic. "Just so." He says as he slowly moves towards the townsfolk that are arguing. "You can help by telling me what happened." (Diplomacy d20=18)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=16 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 8:28:25 PM
Will steps through the dead saying a blessing as he passes and healing anyone he can... The voices erupt within his head. "Oh my, it's like I have a market place for the dead in my head. Hold up! Hold up! One at a time please. He finds a corner to lean against and begins to parse through the noise. "We are looking for any conversation that the Merfolk may have had," Wil advised. "Maybe they left something? Any familiar names? (Perception: 16 - To listen for clues from the dead)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+13=29 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:24:09 PM
Toston sees if he can find Paul Fisher the man he used to crew for among the living, the wounded and the dead. He isn't sure what became of Paul but if the man was still alive mayhap he could tell them if he saw anything odd lately.
(Perception: 29)
If he finds Paul alive he asks the man, "I'm glad to see you, just sorry its under these circumstances. Are you hurt? Any damage to your boat? I was curious if you noticed anything odd or heard anything lately about Sahuagin from anyone down here at the docks." Toston says.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:32:30 PM
Cloak pulled close around her Ethani does her best to tune out the needless death around her. Quite accustomed to the horrors of warfare, this was quite another beast. And for a small moment she wishes her Mother was here. If Ashira were here, none of this would have happened.
Ethani takes a small measure of comfort in Asteria. At least the barbarian could find some levity in all of this.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20=13 ; d20=17 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:40:11 PM
Traveling through the wreckage of the Docks, Var keeps his eyes open for something that might be useful to them. (Perception: 23 - forgot to add the +10 to the d20)
Var thinks over what he knows of the Docks to try and figure out if there were any valuable targets that the Merfolk may have been going after (Knowledge: Local 17), or if they were just attacking whatever they could reach.
DM Kathy Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:42:48 PM
As you approach the docks, Dušan begins a little speech. The dock denizens don't seem too impressed by the speechifying, but Dušan weaves an enchantment into his words. Soon, most people are looking noticeably calmer.
Lornak asks a group of people what happened. Their answer is similar to Hmerrin's. A bunch of Merfolk showed up and trashed the place, saying something about the Sahuagin.
Wilford is completely overwhelmed by the chattering voices of the dead. He can make out very little through the cacophony, and much of it is the same information you already know: the Merfolk are upset because they think Dirt City is aiding the Sahuagin.
Toston looks about for his old mentor and finds him helping to salvage some of the half-charred timbers from the burned dock. "Boat's fine," he says. "Luckily we were aboard and able to cast off just as the trouble started. I'd half a mind to keep right on going, truth to tell, but that wouldn't be right." He adds that he's heard a rumor that the Sahuagin are being aided by a group of crafters in Smuggler City. "But it's just a rumor," he adds. "Hard to tell whether there's any truth to it or not."
Var keeps his eyes open, but sees nothing that could help figure out who is aiding the Sahuagin. He thinks the Merfolk probably just attacked whatever they could reach, although the dock they burned could probably be considered a valuable target.
Ethani and Asteria are quiet but vigilant. [OOC: Are you guys subbing for each other or sharing a computer? :) ]
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:48:28 PM
OOC: Genevieve logged in on my phone to post and then didn't log out. Rassin frassin kids. ;)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=16 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 4:05:35 PM
Lornak is disappointed in the lack of information gathered from the scuffle participants. He guesses its just a symptom of heightened tensions. He is eager move away from this and explore the rumors coming from Smuggler City. "Looks like we aren't going to find anything here, what say we move on to investigate these crafters?" He asks the group.
Lornak then pulls up his hood and blends into the crowd. (Stealth d20=16)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Thursday November 17th, 2016 6:12:55 PM
"Thanks for the tip, Paul." Toston says, "Stay safe and if you hear anything else let us know." Toston gives Paul directions to the tower and fair for a messenger in the form of a silver piece asking that he leave it with either the pub for his landlords or the guard.
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Thursday November 17th, 2016 6:41:26 PM
Hmerrin ponders, and falls in line with the group as they move to their next destination.
"Maybe what they didn't destroy is a clue," he wonders aloud. "Is there a House responsible for the Docks. Y'know, who's rep is going down because of this?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday November 17th, 2016 7:53:14 PM
Dušan hopes the people will do the right thing as he releases the spell that held them enthralled. "Be it on their own heads now."
Dušan turns to Hmerrin trying not to let the surprise in his face show, "That's a positively astute observation, Hmerrin. Do you think Nightblade would meet with us again?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=10 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 8:33:33 PM
Asteria continues to keep watch, making sure that she knows everyone's location at all times. Trying to look for dangerous people in the crowd, her eyes keep getting drawn to the covered corpses of those who died here. Needless to say, she can't see much.
(Perception: 10)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 9:22:03 PM
"Oi, Ok, stop!" Will commanded and by some miracle the voices stopped. Wil stopped talking for a long moment. He had a look of loss on his face. Then a wide smile. "The dead are not much help, either." Wil said. He then continued to help the other dead pass gently while searching for clues. (Perspective: 12)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+10=26 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 10:28:49 PM
"huh, that is a good idea." Var muses "Probably with something to take stock of what did get burned down."
(Perception 26)
DM Kathy Friday November 18th, 2016 12:46:42 AM Hmerrin wonders aloud whether there is any particular House in charge of the docs.
There isn't really. The Knives keep order here, the same as they do everywhere. The Teeth are smugglers, of course, but they mostly smuggle things into other cities--Dirt City not being over-burdened with shipping regulations. Really, the docks are used by everyone, and destroying one hurt the merchants more than anyone else.
Var looks around. By now it's clear that one of the piers is a complete loss. The one next to it is damaged, but can probably be repaired with a few weeks' work. So it is "only" the one pier that was lost, but even one pier is a major blow to the city's trade.
Dušan wonders whether Nightblade would meet with you. He might; you never know. You do have the location of that fish-shop where you contacted him once; it might be worth a try.
Lornak, meanwhile, is keen to head for Smuggler City to find these crafters. Smuggler City, of course, is the nickname for the area of town near the Tower of Teeth.
So, what is next? Smuggler City? Try to contact Nightblade? Something else?
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday November 18th, 2016 10:28:36 AM
"This is a tough one. What could NightBlade tell us? Are they trying to hurt trade? Maybe it's an issue with the new trade we just made with... umm... I forgot," Will added. "That place we just got back from." "Anyways, since I can't remember... I think it would be a good idea to talk to the smugglers. Maybe they made some enemies. Maybe they made a deal, they shouldn't of"
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Saturday November 19th, 2016 10:40:26 AM
Hmerrin smiles at Dusan, "Thanks!".
And then leans over to Toston, stage whispering - "'Astute' does mean 'good', right?"
Having established that everyone is likely affected equally by the destruction, the fighter votes for moving on to Smuggler City.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Saturday November 19th, 2016 11:43:21 AM
"Smuggler City is our best lead. Any friend of Toston..." Dušan nods in agreement with the others, "Besides, if Nightblade is willing to help us again, we should probably save it for when we're really desperate or sure it will help.
Dušan takes one more look around, "I wish we could do more to help, but we'll do the most good by continuing with our investigation."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Sunday November 20th, 2016 7:00:45 AM
Toston smiles at the fighter and says,"Yes, astute does mean good."
He then says, "So we are in agreement? To Smuggler City then?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday November 20th, 2016 5:17:19 PM
Lornak cannot help feeling his presence has somehow influenced the young man as he is taken aback by his observation. Lornak smiles proudly.
He agrees that Smuggler City is where the group should continue its search for information. "I believe Nightblade can wait. Besides, if we need to contact him, we can send someone."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Sunday November 20th, 2016 6:54:29 PM
"A rumor is better than no rumor. If it's false, might be worth running it down anyway and nipping it in the bud 'afore people start getting jumpy."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday November 20th, 2016 7:53:56 PM
"To Smuggler City." Asteria agrees. Falling in line with the rest of the group, she prepares to leave for their next destination.
Dunkles
DM Kathy Sunday November 20th, 2016 9:11:58 PM
[Everybody take 800 XP for the previous scene.]
Although Nightblade might be of use at some point, you decide to pursue your other clue immediately, and you head for Smuggler City. You cut through Grubbertown and the Midnight Bazaar--all but deserted at this hour--to reach the neighborhood in the shadow of the Tower of Teeth.
You ask around, and the consensus seems to be that "them Dunkles" are the ones to blame. Judging from the way people answer your questions, you aren't the first ones to be asking around here.
Searching for "them Dunkles" leads you down a muddy, narrow lane to a trio of ramshackle buildings. Gathered outside is a group of Dirt City citizens. They aren't an angry mob--yet--but they seem none to pleased with the situation.
Facing them are three human men in leather aprons. The one in the middle, a dark-haired, black-bearded man, stands with his arms folded and his jaw stubbornly set. The other two look decidedly uneasy. Somewhere in the ramshackle buildings behind the men, a baby is crying.
"--your fault!" a man near the front of the not-quite-a-mob-yet is yelling. "The docks burnt, and people dead, and them mermen on the warpath, all because of you and your fool family!" The crowd mutters ominously.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 2d8+5=12 ; d20=11 ; Sunday November 20th, 2016 10:25:24 PM
Ethani takes in the scene. Could this place get any weirder??
Stepping forward, she tries to ease some of the tension. "What seems to be the problem here?" she asks the leader of the mob. "Looks like you might be in need of some assistance." (Diplomacy=11)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=9 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 6:06:23 PM
Lornak steps out of the shadows and places himself in between the crowd and the Dunkles and says; "We all are a bit no edge from today's events. We should all take a breath and slow down." (Diplomacy to aid another [Ethani] d20=9)
He may have come out of the shadows a little too quickly. He hopes he has not startled anyone...
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Monday November 21st, 2016 6:19:37 PM
"Us in front of an angry mob," Hmerrin muses unhappily. "Now why does this seem familiar?"
The fighter rubs a scar on his chin. "Everyone remember how well that went?"
Nevertheless, the young man sees if he can work his way between the Stompees and the Stompers while his companions do their diplomacy thing.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+10=21 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 7:22:31 PM
Standing at the back of the group, Asteria glares out at the mob. She doesn't want them getting any funny ideas to attack to group, so she crosses her arms and plays the big bad barbarian part.
(Intimidation: 21)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+2=22 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 8:57:26 PM
Toston steps up and says to the crowd, "Could this be a misunderstanding? We are here to hopefully help and would like to hear what the Dunkles have to say. We were there when the merfolk attacked and are trying to figure out how to resolve the situation without further death or destruction." (Diplomacy: 22)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+4=7 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 9:05:49 PM
Not being an eloquent speaker, Var hangs towards the back of the group and watches angry not-yet-a-mob (sense motive: 7); but for the most part his thoughts turn to fruit-filled hand pies.
Snapping out of his revelry he realizes that he had zoned out for a bit.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday November 21st, 2016 10:16:49 PM
Dušan looks from crowd to friends. Concerned matters might escalate, Dušan empowers Wilford's greeting with Touch of Glory. (+4 to Wilford's Diplomacy 17 = 21)
DM Kathy Monday November 21st, 2016 10:52:49 PM
You push your way to the front of the crowd, and physically impose yourselves between the angry citizens and the three men in leather aprons. There's some angry muttering, and a fair amount of confusion, but most of the crowd seems to have turned their attention to you.
Ethani asks what the problem is. "I'll tell you what the problem is!" a man in the crowd exclaims. "The mermen came cause somebody was helping' them fishy guys. Swaggin, or whatever they're called." He points an accusing finger. "And they're the ones!"
From behind you, the black-bearded man says, "We're not helping anybody. We made a few business transactions; that's all." This draws angry mutters from the crowd, but they subside when Asteria starts glaring at them.
Toston continues the diplomatic effort, with help from Wilford and Dušan. "They've put us all in danger!" a woman yells. "Make 'em fix it!" somebody else calls out.
"Fix what?" the black-bearded man retorts. "We sold honest goods for honest coin. Nothing to fix." Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Although he's putting up a decent front, the man is worried and frightened.}
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=18 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 12:01:57 PM
"Ok... ok... hold on... we will figure this all out. Why don't you all step back a moment while we talk to these merchants." Will turns to the merchants. "So who did you sell too? Let's start there." (Diplomacy: 18)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=16 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 4:42:32 PM
The Lei Lines of this area prove to be fairly elusive in this area, as Dušan attempts to channel their power. Finally finding one he can tap into he uses it to power Detect Thoughts on the Dunkles.
(OOC: d100 = 16 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 0/1 Detect Thoughts Saving Throw Will negates vs 14)
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20=1 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 5:58:10 PM
Hmerrin gives Mr Greedy Pants a sour look, but says nothing. He just stands there waiting for something really stupid to happen.
-- Sense Motive - 1
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20=10 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 8:07:15 PM
Knowing that it's a fine line they're walking, Ethani hopes they can resolve this peacefully. Since he's the only one that talked to her, Ethani focuses on the man in the crowd. (Diplomacy=10)
"Do you have proof of this? This man says ask he has done is sell goods. Much like other people at this market. Please produce your evidence so we can examine it."
"Mr Dunkel, clearly you are worried and frightened about something. We are here to help the people of Dirt City. The last thing we want is for people to continue getting hurt. Tell us what we need to know so we can prevent further bloodshed." Toston says
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=27 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 8:50:15 PM
"Lornak listens to the lead Dunkle and can sense that there is more behind the man's words. (Sense Motive d20=27)
He pauses a moment awhile he reassesses. Better to quell the mob's anger before pressing the Dunkles on their own later. He then turns back to the crowd and ties to help Ethani appeal for calm:
"Indeed. We've all had an agitating day. Would you have it made worse by misconstruing an accusation and bringing the Knives down upon you heads?" (Diplomacy to Aid another, d20=10)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+10=13 ; d20+8=14 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 9:33:31 PM
Asteria continues to to try to keep the mob at bay by growling at them, a little less efficiently this time. As a plan B, she scans the crowd for any threats to the group.
(Intimidate: 13) (Perception: 14)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+7=15 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 10:28:12 PM
Var assists Asteria with crowd control (Intimidation 15), hoping to thread the needle of imposing without being directly threatening.
DM Kathy d20=19 ; d20=19 ; d20=20 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 11:35:00 PM Dušan casts a Detect Thoughts, but the Dunkles all prove impossible to read. [Rolled a natural 19, 19, and 20 for their saves! Sorry!]
The crowd, who had been winding down, seems inclined to step back when Wilford asks them to. More glares from Asteria, combined with Lornak's mention of the Knives, seem to seal the deal. The crowd begins to disperse.
The black-bearded man's arms are still folded, but he seems to have relaxed somewhat. "Wat Dunkle," he says gruffly, holding out a hand to shake.
To Wilford, he replies, "Well, we sold a buncha weapons to those fish-men. Sahuagin, I guess they're called." He sets his jaw. "And why shouldn't we? Ain't no law against it, and their coin's as good as anyone's."
"We shouldn't-a done it, Wat," one of the other men says. "I knew there had ta be a reason they come to us. Everybody else prolly turned 'em down."
"Well, everybody else ain't going to take care of our families," Wat replies. "We hadda have the coin, Zem." He turns back to you. "Anyway, thank you kindly for your help, but we ain't done nothin' wrong, and I ain't gonna apologize."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=10 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 1:20:10 PM
Lornak introduces himself with a quick bow and nod of the head; "Lornak, of House Kaifah. You had every right to sell you wares of which we don't fault you." Lornak says directly. "However, your actions have endangered the citizenry and yourselves."
He pleads to Wat. "Please allow us to remedy the situation by telling us to whom you sold these weapons." (Diplomacy d20=10)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=12 ; d20+9=14 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 5:37:01 PM
Will takes the man's hand and returns the greeting. "We are only here to investigate the problem. All the merchants should be free to sell, even to the Sahuagin. I've had a little interaction with the creatures as a Grubber. Not enough to make any judgements. Do they often shop around here? " "Wait? You sold them weapons? What kind of weapons?"
(Diplomacy: 12, Local Knowledge: 14)
Matt posting for: Toston Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 5:56:40 PM
"The merfolk think Dirt City is aligning with the Sahuagin," Toston says. "Were you aware of this when you sold your wares? How did this transaction come about? Were you approached by one of the Sahuagin or someone else?"
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+2=3 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 6:45:40 PM
Hmerrin pinches the bridge of his nose, and slowly shakes his head in resignation.
"Terrific", he mutters.
The young man waits, somewhat impatiently, for the discussion to move along. He keeps glancing at the streets, clearly expecting company. But, he never lets his eyes lingers anywhere long enough to penetrate the darkness. -- Perception 3
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 8:29:33 PM
"Great, just great." Asteria is not pleased at the truth. Rolling her eyes, she turns her back and waits for her more diplomac friends to settle this.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 9:14:45 PM
Clearly disgusted by the merchants decisions. Ethani joins Asteria at her watch, since being near the merchant makes her want to vomit.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+8=25 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 10:18:42 PM
"What's done is done." Dušan resigns, "What matters is what we can do moving forward. What can you tell us about the people you sold to and what you sold to them?"
(Diplomacy d20+7+1 Guidance)
DM Kathy Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 10:32:11 PM
You have questions for Wat Dunkle, and after a moment, he seems to decide to answer them. "Well," he says, "we can't talk out here in the street. You'd better come inside." He takes two steps before stopping. "Actually, my youngest is still sick. We'll go to your place, Zem."
"We still ain't patched that hole," the man called Zem warns, but he leads the way toward one of the ramshackle buildings.
The inside of the building isn't any more impressive than the outside. Paint is peeling; plaster is crumbling. The floors show numerous scuffs and stains, and, sure enough, there's a good-sized hole in the floor of the dingy parlor he leads you into. "You kids go on, now," he says to a trio of ragged children in the room. They look like they've been crying. "Was it the Knives, Pa?" one of them asks. "Are they gonna take you away?"
"Nobody's taking anybody away," Wat says firmly--although he shoots an uncertain look in your direction. "Mind your Pa, now, and let the grown folk talk."
When the children have trooped out, and you've made yourselves as comfortable as possible in the room, Wat begins answering some of your questions.
"We sold weapons to the Sahuagin," he says. "Different kinds of weapons. Tridents, mostly. A few harpoons. Crossbow bolts. Stuff we could make ourselves. They wanted crossbows, too, but we couldn't make those. We have a contact--a Sahuagin guy who came to us in disguise. After those first couple of meetings, we met with him and his friends outside the city. That's how we delivered the weapons, and that's how we got our gold." He spreads his arms to indicate his surroundings. "As you can see, we ain't got much. We're just tryin' to get by, feed our families." He sighs. "Buy shoes for the kids." Reluctantly, he adds, "I guess my brother's right--we shoulda known something was up. Why would anybody come to us, after all? But we needed the coin."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+7=24 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 3:08:50 PM
Toston tries to ascertain if the Dunkels are being truthful with regards to their ignorance of the penalties of selling to the Sahuagin and their need of money. (sense motive : 24)
If he senses they are being honest, Toston says to the Dunkels, "We need you to stop all trade you are doing with the Sahuagin. We are going to do our best to find you new customers to replace the Sahuagins. Are arms all you sell or do you make other items as well? We need to know what wares you make so we can find you an appropriate alternative revenue stream. We happen to work for a trading company and have excellent contacts with the merchants who recently caravan-ed to Acid City so we should be able to set you up with something. Until we can set you up with new customers do you need an advance? We are adventures so we have some money. We will give you a loan at 0 interest within reason"
(OOC: Did Ethani ever heal Toston?)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday November 24th, 2016 4:34:52 PM
"They should come to you because you are proud of your trade and your work shows." Dušan can't help but feel some simpathy for the Dunkles, "I still feel like we're missing something. A simple trade, even in weapons, doesn't seem like enough to set the Merefolk to open hostility on the the Dirt City docks. Did your clients ever mention any other dealings or where they were staying? What direction would they leave in after your trades?"
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Thursday November 24th, 2016 4:40:54 PM
"Well, 'not like they coulda know this was gonna happen." Var says with a sigh. "I mean, it's not like the Merfolk issued a warning or an ultimatum before they attacked, right?"
After listening to Wat, Var asks "You still in contact with them? I think we might have to have a chat with em 'bout this."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday November 24th, 2016 9:01:04 PM
"You are as deserving as the next man." Lornak adds to the conversation. "If you can think of anything else that might have be of use, we will leave you to you and yours."
DM Kathy Thursday November 24th, 2016 10:21:25 PM Toston is able to tell that the Dunkles are being honest with you. You ask them to stop, but Wat Dunkle shakes his head. "We can't stop," he says. "Turns out they're some pretty rough customers, and they've made it pretty clear we've got to keep the weapons coming--or else. Matter of fact, we're supposed to deliver the next batch tomorrow, and I'm not about to disappoint them."
Dušan thinks perhaps there's more to the story. Wat shrugs. "I dunno," he says. "I guess these mermen found out the weapons was coming from Dirt City and decided to put a stop to it. As for the Sahuagin, they never spent the night in the city that I heard about; they headed back to the water. We meet them at a spot west of town, on the other side of the Peaseblossom."
Var points out that the merfolk didn't deliver an ultimatum or anything before they attacked, which Wat can confirm.
Lornak asks if Wat can think of anything else that might be helpful, but nothing comes to mind. He is, however, anxious about the next day's scheduled delivery. "I know the merfolk are upset, but if we don't keep our word to the Sahuagin, they'll cut up rough," he says. "I'm not sure what to do."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday November 25th, 2016 10:13:14 PM
"That would be perfect Wat. How about we make that delivery for you? I would like to know why they are interested in all these weapons. I'm afraid they may be interested in some sort of war or at least a battle. Dirt City can't afford to take a side. I can help with the negotiation while everyone else waits to pounce if it goes wrong."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Saturday November 26th, 2016 5:41:57 AM
"Can we even negotiate with just the Sahuagin?" Toston asks Wil
"I agree we should make the delivery, but in order to get any progress wouldn't we need a representative from the Merfolk as well?" Toston asks
"It looks like the Merfolk and Sahuagin ARE at war and the weapons provided are contributing to the Sahuagin's war effort. The Dunkels selling the Sahuagin arms seems to make the Merfolk think Dirt City is aligned with the Sahuagin. I don't suppose there is a way to peacefully end the conflict or at least establish Dirt City as neutral? If the Merfolk and Sahuagin are not willing to set aside their differences maybe the merchants of Dirt City could provision both sides or neither? I mean this really isn't our war and it would be great if they could have peace, but if not Dirt City should be kept out of it."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday November 27th, 2016 5:44:47 PM
Lornak considers the groups next move and it seems that running escort with the Dunkle's next shipment of weapons may lead them to root of the problem. He is not keen on what they will face but he sees no alternative. He looks around the group and says sardonically; "Looks like a another protection detail..."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Sunday November 27th, 2016 6:44:55 PM
"Do they even have to come along...?" Var asks about the weaponsmiths. "Might be safer if it's just us."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday November 27th, 2016 6:54:17 PM
"I'm just happy it's tomorrow." Dušan says, "I'm spent."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday November 27th, 2016 9:31:00 PM
"Great, we have to meet up with more fish people... No offense, sis!" Asteria is less than happy to escort the shipment, but understands that it is a necessity.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Sunday November 27th, 2016 9:44:21 PM
Ethani chews her bottom lip as the conversation proceeds. She doesn't really want to offend her new party members, but she is compelled to speak.
"Look, I get that this is your city and you want to protect it." The sea elf looks pointedly at Wilford. "Maybe you don't understand how evil these creatures are. Believe me when I say this though. I spent most of my life growing up in a war. A war with the Sahuagin to be precise. I have seen them murder so many friends and family that I cannot even begin to count. No kill mind you...but MURDER. There is no doubt in my mind that they enjoyed taking part in their deaths."
Ethani shudders from the memories, but continues. "My people, the sea elves have beaten the Sahuagin back from our lands after YEARS of bloodshed. It would appear that they now turn their sights to our neighbors the merfolk."
Looking at the collective group, Ethani lowers her voice a bit. "I speak Sahuagin. If you wish to negotiate between the merfolk and the Sahuagin, then I would be more than willing to provide any assistance I can. However, if you wish to allow these...people...to supply an evil populace with weaponry, then I cannot in good conscience help you. "
Looking down at the ground, Ethani smiles at Asteria's joke. "None taken, sis...though you will soon see the difference between a sea elf and a "fish person"."
DM Kathy Sunday November 27th, 2016 10:02:59 PM Ethani delivers a passionate speech about how evil the Sahuagin are. "Wish you'd been here to tell us that a few months ago, Miss," says Zem, shooting a look at his--brother? Probably.
Wat looks uncomfortable. "Their coin was good," he says, but he sounds very unsure of himself.
You begin to discuss the possibility of keeping the appointment with the Sahuagin--either going yourselves, or escorting the Dunkles.
"You--you'd do that?" Wat sounds amazed. "You'd do something like that for the likes of us?"
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d8+5=8 ; d8+5=12 ; Monday November 28th, 2016 7:25:02 AM
Ethani looks over at Wat. "We are more than happy to assist you. Sahuagin can be...intimidating. But before we go too much farther, you said you had a child who was sick? I am a healer of Alemi. I am willing to do the best I can to heal your child if you will let me. "
OOC: I assume that Ethani healed Toston. 2 Cure light wounds brings ya to 10. :)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=9 ; Monday November 28th, 2016 4:06:46 PM
Lornak empathizes with Ethani's reservations about contributing to a known conflict. Her words invoke racial memories of his distant cousins; the Drow and their machinations. He does his best to alleviate her concern.
"We will be taking these weapons as a means to sever the supply to the Sahuagin..." He looks sternly toward the Dunkles. (Intimidate d20=9) "...and protect the Dunkles at the same time."
Lornak continues. "Believe me. It is not an ideal situation but can you not bring yourself to support us?"
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Monday November 28th, 2016 5:34:15 PM
Hmerrin steps in for a hurried, whispered conversation with his comrades.
"Hello? Time to think for just a second? These people are toast if they stay here. We found 'em in a couple minutes, after all. The Knives are right behind us for sure, AND they've surely lost people to this attack. These folk'll be in the Arena day after tomorrow, if they survive the arrest.
AND if we sell anything to the Sahaugin, we're aiding a war at best, likely murdering a buncha people at worst.
AND if we don't sell, they come looking for these guys."
The lad pauses for a breath, and launches into a solution.
"My take is we hole these people up at Marsh House, so neither Knives nor Sahaugin can find 'em, and then we go to this meet and tell the Sahaugin to pound sand."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday November 28th, 2016 8:02:12 PM
"Negotiate?" Var says with surprise that borders on alarm. "No, miss Ethani, this will be a lot of violence followed by prisoner interrogation. Assuming you can help us identify who's in charge."
Var straightens up to his full height, while not impressive at only 5'8", he exudes confidence and quite strength. "They dragged us into their war, and are threatening citizens who made the music trying to do business with them. I have no interest if making peace with the Sahaugin."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday November 28th, 2016 8:16:01 PM
"We are renting the Marsh House. If anything happens then it's on us and it's not our property. We should put them up in our new headquarters. What are we calling ourselves again? Silver Scorpions? I was concerned about starting a war with the Sahaugin. If we do then we need to squash them good so they know not to approach the city again. If we can't negotiate a settlement then I am all for beating them to death. I have some friends ready for the fight." His attention turns to the shadows. We watches them move but they do nothing particularly special.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Monday November 28th, 2016 8:56:51 PM
Toston says, "The tower is not complete and we have our tenants working on getting their shops set up. Taking the Dunkels there is probably not ideal. We should see if we can use one of the alternative safe houses. As for the whole war thing. It sounds like we are dragged into one whether we like it or not. My problem is the Mermen consider us enemies because of the weapons trade to the Sahuagin. Could what we are about to do sour things with the Sahuagin such that Dirt City ends up fighting a two front war against rival bands of sea folk. Ethani you said that you grew up fighting the Sahuagin, what do they number? What do your merfolk kin number? Do the populations rival the size of Dirt City? We need to be careful how we proceed. Ideally I'm for peace, but if the Sahuagin really are evil blood thirsty monsters that might not be possible. However maybe we can figure a way to drive the Sahuagin away such that we do not have to commit genocide to dissuade them from messing with Dirt City. Perhaps if this conflict really is between sea folks we can figure a way to keep Dirt City out of it. I think we really need to know more about the conflict between the Sahuagin and merfolk before we pick a side and join it."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday November 28th, 2016 9:11:41 PM
"I don't get why we are all just standing here." Asteria decides to speak her mind, a look of frustration at their indecisiveness on her face. "We need to get these people out of here. They might get hurt. We put the Dunkels in one of our safehouses, and then we smash those fish scum into the ground. And we take a trophy from one to show the mermen we ain't working with those... Sa-whatevers."
DM Kathy Monday November 28th, 2016 10:42:43 PM
As you discuss the situation, plans begin to form. You are concerned about the Dunkles, and want to move them to safety. A little questioning reveals that the Dunkle clan presently comprises 9 adults, and 15 children, although some of the older children insist that they're adults now. So whatever location you choose needs to be able to hold all 24 of them--or you'll need to use multiple locations.
Another concern is the Sahuagin. You ask Ethani how many there are, but that's kind of like asking how many humans there are, or how many elves. The answer is "lots," but what really matters is how many are involved in this particular conflict, and Ethani doesn't know the answer to that. The same with the merfolk.
You recall that at the warehouse meeting, one of the other groups was assigned to go underwater and find out what was happening. They might have some information soon.
In the meantime, you're pretty much agreed that you will be keeping the appointment with the Sahuagin weapon-buyers, thought Wat cautions you that they tend to show up in force. You may need some assistance.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday November 28th, 2016 10:45:55 PM
"I was under the impression that we were going to tell the Sahuagin to sod off anyways," Dušan turns to Ethani, "although I appreciate the warning and take their depravity with all seriousness."
As Hmerrin suggests hiding the family, Dušan adds, "Might as well get the most of the place while we are still paying for the lease."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 12:46:20 PM
"Telling them to sod off could work." Toston says, "Though since they represent the surf and not the turf wouldn't we be telling them to sea weed off as they are aquatic folk? How though do we convince them and the merfolk to not come back? This conflict really doesn't seem like it is Dirt City's fight necessarily."
"I agree with Dušan, though if we don't want to use Marsh House I think we need to go up the chain to get permission to use a safe house or two. Where should we go next? Maybe if we do go up the chain we can also get one of the other groups to go with us to see the Sahuagin." Toston says
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 2:30:19 PM
Dušan chuckles at Toston's reference, "Do we have time to bring what we found out back to Crescent Moon?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 4:06:13 PM
"We better get word to Boggs. I believe he can help address our housing problem." Lornak says. "I believe we should head back to the warehouse and see about the other groups progress. We may be able to enlist thier aid with the shipment."
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Tuesday November 29th, 2016 6:41:42 PM
Hmerrin nods vigorously in agreement with Var. "Violence and prisoner interrogation. Absolutely. Good plan."
The young man also likes the benefits of a) telling Boggs, and b) getting help. Yeppers, everyone's got some good ideas going here.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 9:54:52 PM
Ethani nods her head slightly at Dusan's comment.
She listens to the Toston with growing disgust. To make light of her home...her people. It is almost more than she can stand. Though it is difficult to tell, Ethani blushes beneath her dark blue skin. "I am glad that my homeland and my people are a source of humor for you." is all she says, but she pulls back from the group.
And deep down inside she begins to wonder what sort of group she has aligned herself with. Alemi, why have you brought me here to these people? Would I not be better serving my Mother and my people?
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday November 29th, 2016 10:10:10 PM
Asteria also listens to Toston's joke, and even finds some humor in it. But the quickly disappears as she sees Ethani back away. Alarm shines in her green eyes as she turns to chide Toston. "Hey, lets keep this on the bad sea people and not just the sea in general."
It's hard for her to understand why her adopted sister seems so distant, but something feels off. Asteria is quick to join Ethani. "I'm sorry if he made you feel bad. I don't think he meant to though. Don't let it get to you, okay? Let's go get something to drink! We can take care of this, beat 'em up stuff later."
Turning back to the group, she adds a comment. "We should tell Boggs what we found out and let him decide. We need to protect our people and our city. If the bad sea people are threatening Dirt City, this is our fight. I'm sure Boggs will see it that way too."
DM Kathy Tuesday November 29th, 2016 10:48:48 PM
You seem to be formulating a plan. And although Toston's attempt at levity doesn't suit everyone, you do seem to agree that your next step is to contact Boggs.
What are you going to do with the Dunkles while you find Boggs? Leave them here? Take them to Marsh House, or your new building? Something else?
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday November 30th, 2016 11:55:41 AM
"I'm not 100% comfortable with having such a large group in any of our residents. This is Dirt City. We are helping a group that got themselves into this situation." Will adds to the group, as much as possible to avoid any offense. "I'm all for doing good but less for doing good at the expense of ourselves. Maybe Boggs can help out. We can house Wat and the ones involved in the sale. We will need them."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday November 30th, 2016 5:10:10 PM
Lornak sees no immediate alternative other than to stay with the Dunkles until they get word from Boggs. "An associate of ours will either be joining us directly or sending us word where to house all of you." Lornak says. "Please go inside and gather a few things for travel, Make sure you are ready to vacate at a moments notice. We will stand guard until that time."
Lornak addresses the group. "We should get off the street."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Wednesday November 30th, 2016 5:44:55 PM
Ethani smiles at Asteria. "I guess I'm just a little homesick. I'd love to get a drink later."
Nodding at Lornak's decision, she offers to help the Dunkles pack.
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Wednesday November 30th, 2016 6:58:44 PM
Hmerrin looks around in confusion.
"Unless you got a mouse in your pocket," he notes to Lornak, "we're short one 'associate'. How's Boggs gonna know to send us word unless we go find him?"
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Wednesday November 30th, 2016 7:50:09 PM
(OoC: Sorry guys, came back from holiday and straight into a week of on-call)
Var wanders back to the group gathered out side the Dunkle residence after pacing the block. "Sorry mates, gota little worked up, 'sall." He quickly catches up on what he missed. "There's how many of them? 24!?" Being an only child growing up in a small village, the idea of that many relatives made Var's head spin for a moment.
Var volunteers to be the runner and inform Boggs of the need to move the Dunkles to safer housing until all the excitement over the Sahuagin dies down.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+13=26 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2016 8:23:54 PM
Toston says to Ethani, "I'm sorry if my attempt at humor was insensitive. As I said I would prefer peace in the conflict, however if this is not possible then I would prefer it stay away from the citizens of Dirt City. We are adventurers and we signed up for this type of thing. The people of Dirt City are not adventurers for the most part and are not cut out for this. As Dirt City has become my home I ultimately want to do what is best for my fellow citizens. If it turns out that we can help your merfolk kin without endangering the people of Dirt City we can do that, but we can not ignore the fact that actions often have unintended consequences as seen from the Dunkles trade deals."
Toston assumes a defensive position, keeping his eyes peeled for threats while they wait for Var to come back. (Perception: 26)
DM Kathy Wednesday November 30th, 2016 10:39:30 PM Var volunteers to go fetch Boggs and sets off on his errand. In the meantime, the Dunkles begin packing for a few days away from home. The adults don't look very happy about this, but the kids seem excited.
Lornak wants to get off the street--an excellent suggestion, which is why you already did it. :) You are in Zem's house, although with all the packing, there's a lot of running back-and-forth to the other buildings. Toston takes up a defensive position, much to the delight of several pint-sized Dunkles, who try to imitate him.
Ethani has an opportunity to look at Wat's sick daughter. The girl is clearly getting over a cold, but she is recovering. Given the general state of squalor and poverty the family lives in, you hazard a guess that aching heads and runny noses are probably pretty common.
It takes Var a while to return with Boggs, but at last your handler is standing in Zem's front room, surveying the situation. "I don't have a safe house that can accommodate so many," he says bluntly. "And I don't imagine you'd enjoy camping out in a warehouse. But I think I have a solution. We can escort the youngsters--those of schooling age--to the Free School. It's open to anyone, and they have dormitory facilities for students who want to live there. Security there is excellent, and I know the children will be well looked-after. That should cut down the size of the group, so that one of the larger safe houses can hold you all." He pauses for reactions.
The Dunkles seem reluctant. The parents don't like the idea of being separated from their children, and the children are complaining loudly that they don't want to go to school!
"This is the best solution I can think of," Boggs says. "Unless somebody else has another idea?"
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20+5=25 ; d20=6 ; Thursday December 1st, 2016 10:45:28 AM
Looking up to the heavens, Ethani smiles. Thank you Alemi...I should never have doubted you. I see now why you brought me here.
Looking over at Wat's daughter, Ethani smiles. "Do you have a name, little one? Looks like you'll be going to school soon. We can't have you going to school sick, now can we? Reaching out her hand, Ethani gently touches her forehead and casts Remove Disease.
Ethani looks to the children, particularly addressing the young girl she just healed. "Come now children. School will be fun! Think of it...you will get to play with other children, learn new skills. Why I'll be you can learn things that will help your Father's to become better business men. Why with your new education, you might even be able to build the business enough to move a bigger house. Or, you could maybe even learn how to become something else...a cleric...maybe even a big adventurer like Vorelle or the Iron Dragons!" (Diplomacy-6...why do I even try?)
OOC: Remove Disease removes ALL diseases aflicting the individual. Spell check DC 25...natural 20!! Wooohoo!! I don't suppose the child has another disease like polio, rickets,Filth Fever, Leprosy??
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+8=19 ; Thursday December 1st, 2016 5:02:43 PM
Dušan thinks back to his early days on the street and wonders if he would have been any more eager to go school than these children. "Today I don't envy these children, being pulled away from their parents and put into a foreign environment. But one day they may look at this as the most fortunate day in their lives." Dušan turns to the parent Dunkles, "Today I am most grateful to the education given to me by my mentor. Your support in this to your children may go a long way to making their life better and safer for all of you. I agree with Boggs. This is for the best."
(OOC Diplomacy D20+7+1 Guidance = 19)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+2=18 ; Thursday December 1st, 2016 6:40:44 PM
Asteria goes to kneel by the children. It was hard to be pulled away from your family. Memories flashed back at being kicked out her her tribe. The pain on her heart still hurt to this day. They weren't exactly pleasant memories. She gave the small ones a large smile. "Hey, school isn't so bad! I hear you get really smart, and you can be tough! Just look at me, aren't I strong?" Flexing in front of them, she made an effort to show off her large muscles. "Your parents need you to be strong. You guys will be okay. Each of you children have each other, and you will be safe there. And if anyone messes with you, big sis Asteria will take care of them. Leave it to me!" Making a few punches-into-hand motions, Asteria stands up and rejoins the group.
(Diplomacy: 18)
Once it is time to leave, Asteria offers to give the children piggyback rides to the school, or wherever came next.
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Thursday December 1st, 2016 6:48:17 PM
Hmerrin wanders over to Zem, and quietly - so the little ones don't hear - adds, "or you can tell us to mind our business, just stay put, and see who kills you all first - the Sahaugin, the Merpeople, the Knives, or the next mob."
The young fighter rolls his head from side to side, cracking his neck bones in the process.
"Personally, I'd take us up on our awfully nice offer."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=12 ; Thursday December 1st, 2016 7:06:42 PM
Lornak is happy with the plan the Boggs puts forth. "What alternative is there really? "He thinks to himself. Leave the to fend for themselves?"
He does his best to console the families; "I can personally attest to how honorable Vorelle is. She is a bit eccentric but I assure you your children will be well taken care of."
He continues; "I know it is not a amicable solution but it will only be temporary." (Diplomacy d20=12)
Toston tries to also ease the children's uneasiness. Although 49 years old at 3 feet 8 inches tall Toston stands roughly as tall as a human child.
He says to the assembled children, "With your permission I'd like to cast a spell. I am a sorcerer so I didn't learn my magic through traditional schooling but I am also a monk and I learned my discipline by a school on a ship at sea. Who knows what you can learn at Vorelle's school? Magic? How to pick locks? How to fight? The possibilities are endless, you all have limitless potential."
Assuming the children agree Toston casts the minotaur version of Toros Taur Try on each of them conferring unto the children a bonus to Perception and Intimidate as they empathize with minotaurs.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Thursday December 1st, 2016 9:24:29 PM
Var harrumphs mightily. "You can lead a horse t' water..." he mumbles to himself.
"It's just fer a little while. We're tryn' to protect you folk. The Knives ain't all stupid. They'll figure out who sold the Sahaugin the weapons, eventually."
DM Kathy Thursday December 1st, 2016 10:54:17 PM
You all seem to endorse Boggs's plan, and between Dušan and Asteria's diplomacy, and Hmerrin's grim reminders of the reality of their situation, the Dunkles come to embrace it as well.
They finish their packing, then, and you set off across the city to the Free School. As you leave Smuggler City, you catch a glimpse of what looks like a squad of Knives heading in the direction of the Dunkles' houses. Boggs sees them, too, and skillfully steers you all out of their way. You don't think they saw you.
Some of you have visited the Free School, and you remember that there were two Mailed Fist guards stationed outside the door, looking capable but nonthreatening. Today, there are four, considerably better armed, looking a lot less nonthreatening. They stop you and question you, and soon the kids are headed inside while the adults (and a couple of babes-in-arms) wave their goodbyes. Boggs leads the now-diminished group to a house in Wardd's Ward, and spends a few moments arranging for their stay. Then he heads back to the CMTC offices with you.
"Nothing's ever simple, is it?" he says with a wry smile. "Those are the ones who were aiding the Sahuagin? What else did you find out?"
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Friday December 2nd, 2016 7:30:50 PM
"Aye." Var says in agreement with Biggs's sentiment.
"Not so much 'aiding', just sellin' to them. By th' time they knew what they were involved in, I think they were in o'er their heads.". Var hazards a glance at Ethani and says "uh, no pun intended."
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Sunday December 4th, 2016 1:26:52 PM
"The Sahaugin are showing up tomorrow at a spot west of town, on the other side of the Peaseblossom, expecting another shipment," Hmerrin adds, and then continues with a half grin, "We figured we'd meet them there, and ask them nicely to go away."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday December 4th, 2016 3:28:22 PM
"We believe they will be en force." Lornak adds. "We will need help." He then pulls his hood back. "Can we count on the aid of the other crescent Moon adventurers?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Sunday December 4th, 2016 6:06:15 PM
"Also apparently the Sahuagin are a threat to the Dunkels. We tried to ask them to stop providing the Sahuagin with weapons and the Dunkels say they were threatened. So the Knives, random mobs of people and Sahuagin are all after the Dunkels right now. I honestly hope that anything we do regarding the Sahuagin we are able to avoid a backlash aimed at the Dunkels or anyone else in Dirt City." Toston says.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Sunday December 4th, 2016 7:36:27 PM
Ethani nods as the others give their report to Boggs. "It would appear that we have a chance to put an end to this before it gets worse. A show of force to the Sahuagin might persuade them to move them on in their search for arms. Once the merfolk are convinced that the Sahuagin are no longer being aided they will aim their efforts far from Dirt City, I am sure."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday December 4th, 2016 8:18:29 PM
"Wait, I thought we were going to beat them up! We will, right?" Asteria looks around, confused.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Sunday December 4th, 2016 9:00:28 PM
"Can we send a message to the Knives to advise them we are on the case. We want to remove that threat. Those poor people will barely survive the act by the fish people, let alone a Dire City house. I would still like to negotiate with the Sah-o-gin. I would like to make Dirt City a place for all merchants. It's what we do? Am I right? To clarify, I meant its what Dirt City does not us as a group."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday December 4th, 2016 9:34:38 PM
Dušan leans over to Asteria and says "Don't worry. I don't think Sahuagin are going to give us much of an option other than fight."
Although he still holds hope that diplomacy might be an option.
DM Kathy Sunday December 4th, 2016 10:16:36 PM
You bring Boggs up to speed. "A meeting with the Sahuagin. Yes, I agree we should keep it, and I agree with Dušan that they aren't likely to just turn around and go away again. I'll see what I can do about getting you some more help. In the meantime..." he pulls out a canvas sack. "I meant to give this to you earlier, but it slipped my mind. I asked Octavia and Ron if their groups had anything they weren't using anymore. I hope some of this comes in handy."
In the sack, you find a scroll of Water Breathing, a +1 heavy wooden shield, a +1 battleaxe, a Ring of Protection +2 , and a wand of Bull’s Strength (50 charges).
Wilford asks about contacting the Knives. "Probably not a great idea," Boggs says. "Even under the best of circumstances, they're likely to see it as 'muscling in on their territory.' And now, with one of their officers killed in the raid, I don't think they're in any kind of mood to be cooperative."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday December 5th, 2016 6:25:47 PM
Lornak is encouraged to hear Boggs suggest that he intends to find the group more help. The upcoming fight might be bigger than anything the group has encountered since he joined them. "Well at least we have gotten the Dunkles out of harms way for now." He says.
A twinkle can be seen in Lornak's eye as he gleans a ring amongst the items Boggs shares with the group. Surface Drow so admire ornamentation, and this would compliment the one he already wears. He kindly asks if he may choose it for himself. "I'll would wear that ring if no one objects."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday December 5th, 2016 7:10:51 PM
"I would bet no one would object to having that ring..." Dušan remarks wistfully, "but seeing as I tend to only stand in front of bears I will defer to those in the front line." He hopes the sarcasm and self deprecating humor of his first encounter hides his longing. He returns his focus to the meeting at hand. "Do we want to stand en masse or keep a few spread out around the area in hopes of diplomacy and subterfuge. Worst case scenario, we might be able to flank them if we have a few people hidden around the area, but that might depend on our numbers."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Monday December 5th, 2016 8:32:01 PM
"I too would not mind the ring, however I tend to be the hardest among us to actually hit so it would probably put to better use on the hand of one more easily hit. I think the only other item I could possibly use is the wand but it would probably be of better use in Dušan or Ethani's capable hands seeing as they usually cast the spell to help others among us." Toston says
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday December 5th, 2016 8:36:29 PM
Var cracks his knuckles and grins. "When do we get atarted?" He asks
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday December 5th, 2016 8:45:07 PM
"Strategy, do we have a plan? I have my crossbow but I've had little luck with that. I may have to continue getting close but... I also have my shadow friends now. Do shadows exist in the water? I'm fine with any of the gifts. If need be just assign something to me. Should look at what we have collected already. Maybe we can find some more advantages."
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Monday December 5th, 2016 9:15:33 PM
Hmerrin hears talk of the ring, but his eyes are immediately drawn to the battleaxe. The fighter picks up the weapon, and takes a couple of test swings.
The young, green eyed human laughs joyously as he flings the blade about. "Oh, yeah. I have got to get me one of these!"
He looks at Asteria. "Uh, roll for it?" he asks.
As for strategy..."gonna need to know what kind of help we got to really say," he opines. "Though me not being much for sneaking, I guess I get to be in the middle....bait, if you were".
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Monday December 5th, 2016 9:50:31 PM
Ethani smiles as the group discusses the loot.
When it is mentioned that she can have the Bull's Strength wand, she politely turns it down. "I have one that I crafted myself, but thanks." She supposes she could use the shield, but she's pretty happy with her gear.
More than ready for a little down time, Ethani looks over at Asteria. "So, you still up for those drinks, Sis?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday December 5th, 2016 10:01:09 PM
Asteria laughs at the discussion of who gets what. Another axe would be great, but she has her eyes on that ring. "I've got some pretty great axes already. You can have it, Hmerrin. I'd love the ring, if no one objects! Looks shiny. But I get it if one of you people who get hit the hardest want it."
As for a plan, Asteria keeps it simple. "We walk in, we beat 'em up, and we go home to drink."
With that out of the way, Asteria is totally ready for a drink. "Yeah! We should all go get ourselves a drink! Or two... Or three..."
Gang Violence
DM Kathy Monday December 5th, 2016 10:20:17 PM
You leave the Crescent Moons offices, excited about your new gear and your plan to take the fight to the Sahuagin. Boggs promises to be in touch about additional help for that last part.
In the meantime, you are inclined to follow Ethani and Asteria's suggestion to get a drink! Or perhaps you're just headed for home.
But as you cut through the Backstab Quarter, you hear raised, angry voices ahead of you.
"I ain't gotta take that from you!" one man yells. "We didn't have nothing to do with those fish guys, and you know it!"
"You Darts are always up to somethin'," another voice says. "Always playin' the angles. Well, this time it didn't work out for ya, did it?"
You hurry forward and find two small groups of men facing off against one another. All look like low-level thugs, the kind of dumb muscle who run errands for the major Houses but don't do a lot of the decision-making.
"You don't know what you're talkin' about!" the first voice says. Now you can see it belongs to a short, dark-haired man in a grubby blue cloak. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {His cloak-pin marks him as belonging to the House of Darts.}
"Oh I think I do," the second voice replies. Its owner, a big, beefy specimen in a brown tunic, steps forward to give the smaller man a shove. "And we ain't gotta put up with it!" Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {He is wearing a wolf's-head ring, marking him as a member of the House of Wolves.}
"Need a lesson, do you?" The shorter man draws a rapier, and a half-second later, his three companions do the same. "Well, we'll be happy to oblige, won't we, boys?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=14 ; d20+7=23 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 5:18:16 PM
As Lornak walks with the group he acquiesces to Asteria's desire for the ring. How could he deny her something shiny?! "Whats better than a barbarian with finery? Take the ring with my blessing and know it makes you pretty." Lornak says to her sarcastically and laughs.
As he hears the scuffle ahead he almost recognizes which set of thugs are from which House but not quite. Listening to their talk he knows one side is from the Darts faction. He cannot place the other side. Either way a House war is not what Dirt City right now.
Lornak steps out of the shadows and yells at all parties(Diplomacy d20=23)
"Everyone Calm Down! Haven't we had enough blood shed this day?!"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+4=15 ; d20+3=14 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 6:49:47 PM
Dušan recognizes one group. Unfortunately he was not prepared with Guidance to identify the second group. (Perception D20+3+1 Guidance = 15, Perception D20+3=14) "Definitely dressed as Darts..." Dušan whispers as he pulls up short.
Dušan casts Touch of Glory on Lornak to aid in his attempt at Diplomacy.
I wasn't sure how many times I could use Guidance in a round. I assume I cast it any time I have a free minute, so the first time was cast previously.)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 7:24:03 PM
Var's ears perk up at the mention of drinks. "I like this priestess a lot more than our old one, already!" he says and grins.
Strolling through the streets Var reflects on the day. While he's still horrified by the loss of life and the scale of the attack, the young ranger feels buoyed by the fact that he's apart of an organization that's actually doing some good.
That feeling is somewhat dampened when they happen across the two arguing groups. (Perception: 15) He shrugs as Lornak attempts to de-escalate the situation. "Why would we care if these two bunches of dummies want to turn each other into pin-cushions? Let'em. It'll save us the trouble later, c'mon that ale won't drink itself." Var says, motioning for the group to keep moving.
Toston's keen eyes pick out both the Darts and the Wolves ready to go at it.
He says to his friends, "Looks like its a tussle between the Darts and the Wolves. These are their dumb muscle so we probably should try to cool them off. I don't suppose anyone knows how to cast calm emotions?"
Toston attempts to aid Lornak's attempt at diplomacy. (Diplomacy: 13 vs 10 ; so Lornak's diplomacy roll is now 29 with a plus 2 from Toston)
"Noble representatives from the houses of darts and wolves, we know neither of you have anything to do with the fish guys. Someone not affiliated with any house sold the Sahuagin their weapons, so please good sirs sheathe your weapons, before someone gets hurt."
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+2=9 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 8:53:43 PM
Hmerrin beams at Asteria, and happily takes up the axe.
"She heals and drinks," Hmerrin sums up about their latest companion. "Oh, I believe we are gonna get along just fine."
The young man falls in with his companions, headed to the nearest establishment, and then they stumble into these morons. Now, Hmerrin doesn't know blue cloak from brown tunic from his own cloak [Perception 9], so he settles in whilst the talky guys do their thing.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=14 ; d20+8=11 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 9:11:58 PM
Being raised a Dart, Will tries to figure out if he knows any of these fellas. (Knowledge- Local: 14) (Diplomacy: 11) "How about we settle down a bit here. Nothing a little mediation can take care of. There seems to be some suspicion about the old fish people flying around town." Wil's voice is a bit quieter than he would like, hopefully, he is heard. The disadvantages of such a large hood, he thinks. He decides to remove his hoods revealing a snake-like braid following the shape of the back of his head.
DM Kathy Tuesday December 6th, 2016 10:18:58 PM
You step up to the would-be combatants. Lornak and Toston are eloquent in their attempts to make peace, although Var wonders aloud why you should bother.
The two groups at least step back from one another, although no weapons get put away. "Hey!" says a halfling on the Wolf side. "Hey! I know them! It's those guys!" Given understandably blank looks from his two companions, he attempts to elaborate. "You know. Those guys?"
"What guys, Jabs?" Brown Tunic asks.
"Those guys," the halfling says insistently. "Those guys from the Arena. And I hear they're real cozy with the Darts."
"More'n I've heard," Blue Cloak mutters, but Jabs the halfling has Brown Tunic's full attention.
"Cozy with the Darts, is it?" he asks. He turns to you. "Say, what are you tryin' ta pull here?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+10=27 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 10:22:24 PM
Rather happy to have obtained such a cool looking thing, the barbarian wears her new ring the entire time they drank, showing it off throughout the night. She makes sure to thank Lornak any chance she gets for the ring.
Asteria agrees with her companions. "Sis is pretty cool. I mean, she's blue! What is cooler than that?"
On their way home, Asteria spots the two goons. She doesn't really care who they are, just that they're fighting. She also steps out of the shadows, holding her axe menacingly. "Ey. Back off. No need to fight." Barbarian diplomacy at it's finest. (Intimidate: 27)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=23 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 12:43:18 PM
"Trying to pull?!" Lornak angrily shouts as he muscles his way through the crowd. "I'm trying to drown the days events in a pint and a mind to sleep it off AFTER! You lot should do the same." Lornak turns away from them and continues to walk through the crowd defiantly. (Intimidate d20=23)
"C'mon guys." Lornak continues. "Lets get to the tavern."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=18 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 1:12:10 PM
"I am in no means associated with the House of Dart!" Will shouts, visibly irritated. He then loads his crossbow and approaches the halfling with the Brown Tunic. "I think it would be wise for you to think before you speak again." (Intimidate: 18) "By the shadows and Gargul's might I will put a bolt through you!"
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20=3 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 3:06:31 PM
Ethani looks consoling at the "Darts".
"I'm sorry, there's been quite a bit of tension today, and I really do owe these fine folk an alcoholic beverage or two for their services. You know how it is after a hard day of killing. You just want to go to the pub and unwind. My goodness, it's all I can do to say one eulogy and put the body in the ground before they've gone and killed the next poor fool that got in their way."
Ethani sighs over dramatically "And the poor things have another difficult day of killing ahead of them, so if you will please excuse us..." Ethani scoots part the Darts in a most un-intimidating fashion (Intimidate=3) .
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+10=27 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 6:57:45 PM
'So we're doing the intimidation thing...' Dušan thinks to himself.
His years of being a witch has taught Dušan something about human nature. People can often scare themselves more than others can. Dušan finds the biggest brute and the middle ground between the eyes. Not looking at the brute, but through the individual as if they didn't matter. He casts Touch of Glory on himself. Everything needed to be said has been said. Dušan just walks through the crowd, and lets the brutes imagine the worst a practitioner of the Arcane can do them.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday December 7th, 2016 6:59:49 PM
(ooc: Forgot to explain the roll if not obvious: Intimidation d20+7+3 Touch of Glory)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Wednesday December 7th, 2016 7:12:38 PM
Toston being a small orange gnome, isn't the most intimidating being so he decides to go a different route, "We are actually unaffiliated with any of the houses." Toston answers the Wolf, "We had a temporary alliance with the Darts against the upstart would-be House of Silver. Once that business was taken care of we returned to a neutral state with the Darts."
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+8=25 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 7:13:09 PM
Hmerrin steps in beside Asteria, and eyeing both groups with disdain, wordlessly pulls out his two axes.
[Intimidate 25]
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+7=11 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 7:59:05 PM
Var 'tisks' loudly and rolls his eyes. "Look, pups, you don't want none of this." (Intimidate: 11)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday December 7th, 2016 9:20:50 PM
Asteria growls at the groups, eyeing them down menacingly. She sticks close to her team, just in case the groups try to attack.
DM Kathy d20+7=10 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+9=26 ; d3=3 ; 3d6=13 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 10:25:28 PM
You try to intimidate the Wolves, with mixed success. They seem a bit intimidated. But sometimes, creatures who feel they've been backed into a corner decide to fight back, intimidated or not!
The Darts (whose mommas raised no fools) melt away as soon as the trouble starts, leaving you facing off against the three Wolves: Coyle, Thayer, and Jabs.
Coyle raises his halberd in an attack on Asteria. It swishes past her to clang into the cobblestones.
Meanwhile Thayer steps up to Toston, attacking with his fists in a very familiar monkish style. But Toston proves to be just a bit too well-armored.
The halfling called Jabs fires a hand crossbow at Wilford. He hits! Wilford takes 16 points of damage!
Remember that this encounter is taking place on the same day as the merfolk fight, so any resources you expended (spells, etc.) have not refreshed.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Thursday December 8th, 2016 12:18:40 PM
Stepping forward and pulling out her Bull's Strength wand, Ethani calls out to Asteria. "Hey Sis, time for you to teach these guys a couple of lessons. Lemme help you out." She gently taps the barbarian, endowing her with Bull's Strength.
Reaching into her pack, Ethani withdraws a Bark Skin potion.
She calls out to the others "Now my good fellows, my arms are tired from all the work I've done today. Please don't kill them. I've run out of flowing words and nice sentiments."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday December 8th, 2016 12:33:23 PM
OOC: Spell info
Bull's Strength to Asteria: 50/50 rds
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=17 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 1:08:31 PM
Behind him Lornak hears an altercation begin. Frustrated he just sighs. "Oh come on..." He reluctantly turns around to face the aggravated Wolves and makes sure the Darts aren't part of the party too. (Perception d20=17)
He should have known puffing his chest would have triggered this response. "...its been a long day." He grumbles. He realizes he should have known better.
He swiftly brandishes his whip and rapier as he rushes up to backup Toston. (Swift action, Move action) He lashes out at the one called Thayer with his whip hoping to trip him. "There's been enough blood shed today." He thinks to himself. (Attack d20=22)
Toston tries to acrobatically move away from Thayer and Coyle without provoking attacks of opportunity from the two thugs (Acrobatics 10 vs Thayer's CMD to avoid AOO so Thayer most likely gets an AOO vs AC 18, Acrobatics 28 vs Coyle's CMD so Coyle most likely doesn't get an AOO vs Toston)
After he is done moving and safely out of range of all 3 combatants he casts the shield spell on himself.
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Wand of Mage Armor 46 charges 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (2/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=26 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 7:23:24 PM
"Gargul, take it!" Dušan swears, "I'm too tired for this right now."
Reaching out, he spends the last of his Arcane reserve grasping a Lei Line to Empower A Cat's Grace Spell on Lornak.
(OOC: d100 = 26 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 0/0, L2 0/1 40 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=10 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 8:01:11 PM
Will falls back in surprise. "Well that was just rude," he says with a snarl. Wil then steps away from the fight to nurse his wounds. He fires his crossbow but it's at the ground. His shoulder is warm to the touch, plus has a bolt stuck in it. He walks around Hmerrin to get a good shot at Jabs, his arm shaking. "Good job, you got shot," Cicero says from within his head. "I'm not a Dart!" Wil replied. "You sure showed him," Cicero added. Wil ignored him and readied the crossbow. "You should just summon me again." "It's a thought but this is a little tiff. I don't need you."
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - Used Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - Used
Asteria (sub Nellie, HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20) d20+12=29 ; d12+12=16 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 9:33:50 PM
Cracking her neck, Asteria looks at Coyle, rage beginning to bubble to the surface. "Oh, you're gonna regret that!"
Feeling Ethani's magic flow through her, Asteria growls back at the cleric "No promises on the not killing part!"
Stepping forward, Asteria slams her axe down into the pike bearer. (AC 29 for 16)
Bull's Strength (from Ethani) Rd 50/50
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+9=28 ; d6+3=4 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 10:13:32 PM
Var steps around Ethani and draws his hand axes. "Okay.. your funerals." He says grimly.
Var takes a mighty cleave at Thayer (Attack: 28 vs AC; 4 Damage)
DM Kathy d20+6=20 ; d8=5 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+4=7 ; d10=5 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=17 ; d8=6 ; d20+9=26 ; d4=3 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 10:48:30 PM
[I forgot again, but everybody please take 400 XP for the previous scene.)
Ethani casts Bull's Strength on Asteria, who wastes no time in smacking Coyle.
Lornak turns around and can see clearly that the Darts have scarpered. Using his whip, Lornak tries to trip Thayer, but the monk is just barely able to elude it.
Hmerrin, meanwhile, steps up to the halfling called Jabs and smacks him with an axe.
Toston attempts to dodge through his opponents, but isn't quite able to elude Thayer. His opportunity attack connects, and Toston takes another 8 damage. He casts a spell that will make it a lot harder to hit him now.
Dušan casts a Cat's Grace on Lornak.
Wilford attempts a return shot, but his injury distracts him, and Cicero isn't helping, no matter what he may think about it.
Var steps up with an axe for Thayer, which connects.
Thayer and Coyle both attack Asteria; Thayer has to step forward, and Coyle has to step back. Coyle swings his halbert twice, and hit once, for 8 damage. Thayer flurries and connects for 9 damage, and Asteria must succeed at a DC 15 Fortitude save or be stunned (Stunning Fist).
Jabs pokes a short sword at Hmerrin, and hits for 4 damage, before stepping back to be closer to his buddies.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=9 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 2:41:02 PM
Wil cast Guidance on Hmerrin, the closest to him. (+1 on one attack roll, saving throw, or skill check.) To Cicero's dismay. "Are you kidding me? Your going to let him defend your honor." Wil pretended to hear nothing. He then moved closer to the others to help where he could.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:13/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Friday December 9th, 2016 6:54:52 PM
Toston draws the wand of mage armor from his pocket and expands a charge to grant himself the benefit of its magic. He then takes a five foot step.
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Wand of Mage Armor 45 charges 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (2/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Hmerrin(HP 46/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+10=19 ; d8+7=9 ; d20+10=19 ; d6+4=9 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 9:54:42 AM
Hmerrin flinches at the knife cut.
The young man's faces hardens. "Fine, we'll do it the hard way."
The fighter pursues Jabs and lets fly.
-- 5' step and full attack on Jabs (Guidance +1) Battleaxe hits ac 19 for 9 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 19 for 9 hp damage
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday December 11th, 2016 2:18:50 PM
Dušan surveys the scuffle happy there aren't more thugs. Asteria and Hmerrin seem to be holding there own with what's in front of them, but Coyle was holding a nasty piece of work that could make lives more difficult. Dušan focuses on the basics he learned and casts Daze on Coyle, hopping to distract him for at least a little while.
(OOC: Total L1 0/0, L2 0/1 link href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/coreRulebook/spells/daze.html#daze"]Daze[/link] Saving Throw Will negates vs 13 39 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+7=21 ; d20+7=15 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+1=5 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 7:08:56 PM
Var brings both of his handaxes down on Thayer (21 vs. AC, 7 Damage; 15 vs. AC, 5 damage).
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Sunday December 11th, 2016 9:52:01 PM
Reaching over, Ethani hands her Barkskin to Toston. "Please, either drink this or give it to one of the others." she instructs.
Storing her wand in her belt, Ethani reaches for and removes her Shield of Faith wand. Since she knows that Asteria already has her Ring of Protection on, she turns her attention to Var. Tapping him lightly in the back, she grants him a little more protection, thinking that he just might need it.
Spells: Bull's Strength to Asteria: 49/50 rds remaining Shield of Faith to Var: =2 Deflection bonus to AC; 50/50 rds remaining Barkskin potion to Toston: 20/20 rds (whenever activated)
DM Kathy d20+9=18 ; d20+4=20 ; d10=8 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=22 ; d8=8 ; d20+9=18 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 9:57:58 PM Wilford casts Guidance on Hmerrin, who loses no time unleashing some damage on Jabs.
Toston armors himself.
Dušan casts Daze on Coyle, who is unfortunately too robust to be a target of the spell. [OOC: Daze targets a creature of 4 HD or less; Coyle has more.]
Var attacks Thayer twice and hits once.
The Wolves shift position, and then all three target Asteria. Coyle hits her once, for 11 damage; Thayer hits her once, also for 11 damage; Jabs misses.
Asteria (sub Nellie, HP: 35/42; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Raging 12/12) d20+5=14 ; d20+15=20 ; d12+15=26 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 10:16:46 PM
By the grace of the gods, Asteria is not stunned (Fort-14, Hero point makes it 15).
Allowing her anger to boil over into a full blow rage, Asteria focuses on Coyle again, determined to make him bleed some more. (AC 22, sorry forgot +1 for MW and should have been +16 to begin with; for 26 dam)
OOC: Drat! I really tried to get the post in before the DM post. Can she please, pleeeeease have this action before the next round?
Asteria (sub Nellie, HP: 13/42; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Bull's Strength 48/50, Raging 11/12) d20+17=26 ; d12+15=25 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 11:16:21 PM
Ooooof! The combined blows of the two assailants hits Asteria hard!
"Bring it!" the barbarian screams out, high on her adrenaline rush. "I'll kill you both you little Wolf wanna bes!" Coyle firmly in her sights (unless last round did him in, in which case she switches to Thayer), she slams down her greataxe again, once more with devastating results (AC26 for 25).
Total damage to Coyle: 16+26+25=67
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 3d8+5=14 ; d8=5 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 11:43:19 PM
Seeing Asteria take several nasty blows, Ethani shudders. "Don't worry, Sis, I'm on my way!"
Skirting the edge of the combat, Ethani pops back in next to Asteria (drawing an AoO from Thayer) . "Alemi, grant your blessing to those who protect the innocent and serve the weak. Restore Asteria so she can strike down this...this low life thug!" Reaching out, Ethani gently touches Asteria, granting her Alemi's healing touch.
Per dice roller ( = (sum(6,2,1)) + 5), Rerolled 1 for healing to 5, so total to Asteria is 18 Hey, that "Explain previous roll" thing is pretty cool!
Spells: Bull's Strength to Asteria: 49/50 rds remaining Shield of Faith to Var: =2 Deflection bonus to AC; 50/50 rds remaining Barkskin potion to Toston: 20/20 rds (whenever activated) Cure Serious Wounds to Asteria: +18 HP restored
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:13/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+7=23 ; d4+1=2 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 10:18:24 AM
Toston channels his magic into his attacks (swift action), drops his wand, moves up to gain flanking on jabs with Asteria and then lets the knife fighter have a stunning fist powered punch.
"Asteria, you want a potion of barkskin when I get a moment to hand it to you?" Toston asks
(25 vs AC on jabs (forgot to add +2 to roller for flanking), 2 magical bludgeoning damage, DC 15 fort save or jabs is stunned for 1 round)
Highlight to display spoiler: { Wand of Mage Armor 45 charges 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (1/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=22 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 11:43:59 AM
Lornak gets his head back into the skirmish after what seems like being dazed for a moment. He's not sure why. He maneuvers next to young Hmerrin and lashes out at Coyle with his whip. (Move action, attack action to trip d20=22)
39 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Hmerrin(HP 46/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+9=10 ; d20+9=24 ; d6+4=7 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 6:22:32 PM
"C'mere, you," Hmerrin growls, as he pursues Jabs.
His battleaxe gets caught up in Toston's cloak, but the fighter manages to extricate it and still land a sidearm blow with his handaxe.
-- 5' move and full attack on Jabs. Battleaxe - nat 1 - ugh. Handaxe hits ac 24 for 7 hp damage
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+7=12 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+1=5 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 6:44:55 PM
Var continues to hack at Thayer, working both his weapons for everything they've got (17 vs. AC: miss; 22 vs AC, 5 damage).
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - Used Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - Used
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday December 12th, 2016 6:57:07 PM
Dušan sees the half-orc fearsome in combat and figures a half-orc twice that size would be even more fearsom and casts Enlarge Person on Var. "If anyone would like to look down on these troubles, this is one gift I can grant all day."
(OOC: Total L1 0/0, L2 0/1 40 Rounds Enlarge Person on Var: The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
DM Kathy d20+6=26 ; d20+6=9 ; d8=4 ; d20+9=19 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 10:31:51 PM
With a couple of shrieks of rage, and a couple of swings of her axe, Asteria does for Coyle.
Ethani scoots forward to heal the barbarian, earning an attack of opportunity from Thayer, who punches her for 7 damage!
Toston offers Asteria a potion before moving up to take on Jabs. The halfling looks hurt, but he shakes off the stun.
Lornak wants to trip Coyle, but the big man is already down. Lornak instead turns his attention to Jabs, who is also in range. Jabs is tripped! Then Hmerrin hits him with an axe!
Var hacks at Thayer with both weapons, hitting twice! [OOC: Thayer has a 17 AC, so a 17 hits.]
Wilford heals Toston.
Dušan embiggens Var.
On his back, on the ground, bleeding from several wounds, Jabs drops his sword and holds up his hands. "Whoa! I give! I give!" he yells.
Thayer turns to run, provoking an attack of opportunity from Var, and from Ethani if Ethani is holding a weapon.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday December 13th, 2016 1:03:55 PM
"You shouldn't of started something with us in the first place," Wil spat. "I will not be associated with the Darts." Wil steps forward and helps Jabs to his feet. "We need to tie the man up. Anyone have any rope? We can then heal him because I would hate to see anymore death today."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=16 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 2:17:44 PM
Lornak stows his rapier but keeps his whip ready if case any of these men think to do anything else that is stupid. His anger boils up and he does not keep his opinion to himself. "HEAL HIM?!" Lornak yells at Wil. "We have been kind enough to give them their lives." He checks to see if any of them wants to make a move. (Perception d20=16) With fire in his eyes he continues; "They can crawl away and lick their wounds!"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+3=15 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 2:41:49 PM
"Is the guy with the reach weapon dead?" Toston asks, "If not we might as well at least stop him from dying as he is out of it if not dead. Yes, they did start it, but all we were trying to do was keep the peace. I mean instead of seeing a house war we took a few cheap shots from some wolves, but they will probably think twice before messing with us again." The gnome reasons as he uses his wisdom to attempt to help the downed man. (Heal: 15 to stabilize Coyle if he is not dead)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 6:33:42 PM
"Well, Brother, broken people can be useful as well. It all depends on how cooperative one can be and how another does the breaking," Dušan turn and smiles at Jabs a smile that hints at pleasures reserved for nightmares, (Intimidate d20+7=25) "So be good will you... Or don't... that could be fun, too."
But Dušan does heed his friends and casts stabilize on Coyle to help with Toston's efforts.
Hmerrin(HP 46/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) d20+2=14 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 8:03:08 PM
When Jabs gives up, Hmerrin immediately steps back, leaving the man for Wil and the others. He gives his weapons a quick wipe, and looks around to see if anything else is planning to mess with his day. [Perception 14]
The young fighter doesn't look all that happy, but its not real clear who he's upset with, and he chooses to keep himself to himself.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+9=25 ; d8+4=7 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 8:38:26 PM
"Ohoho! Now Var is the biggest one!" Var's voice booms, and takes a parting slash at Thayer (25 vs. AC; 7 Damage).
Var struts around a bit, an makes a show of being ready to restrain either Jabs or Coyle if either one tries to bolt.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+10=17 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 10:02:58 PM
Asteria growls at Thayer, but sticks with her group. The enraged barbarian then turns to glare at the two on the ground. She utters out a single word. "Stay."
(Intimidate: 17)
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d8+5=13 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 10:04:26 PM
Not having a weapon in hand, Ethani is tempted to poke the fleeing coward with her wand.
Instead, she steps forward and focuses on Asteria. Casting Cure Light Wounds on the fighter, she restores a bit of the health she lost. "Easy there sis...it's just me..."
Spells: Bull's Strength to Asteria: 48/50 rds remaining Shield of Faith to Var: =2 Deflection bonus to AC; 49/50 rds remaining Barkskin potion to Toston: 20/20 rds (whenever activated) Cure Light Wounds to Asteria: +13 HP restored
DM Kathy Tuesday December 13th, 2016 10:10:35 PM
You capture the halfling called Jabs, although you disagree on whether to heal him of his wounds.
There is no disagreement about Coyle--the big man has breathed his last, and is now only an object lesson about poking an enraged barbarian.
Var gives a slash to Thayer as he flees, but the monk stumbles and keeps on going.
Ethani begins to heal people.
Coyle is dead; Thayer is gone. What do you want to do with Jabs?
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=23 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 2:22:23 PM
Lornak is disappointed with the death of Coyle. He only intended to bloody the Wolve's noses since they pressed the conflict. He shakes his head. "What a waste." He says as he coils up his whip. Frustrated and tired Lornak really does not care at this point what happens with Jabs. He places a hand on Ethani's shoulder. "Heal him if you wish but do it quickly before any more heat comes our way." He turns away and leaves the scene. "Will this day not come to an end...?"
Lornak sighs and tightens his hood. He is not interested in listening to any interrogation. He sticks to the shadows at the edge of the group. (Stealth d20=23)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Wednesday December 14th, 2016 5:04:24 PM
"Well, I hope this doesn't devolve into some sort of blood feud with the Wolves. I don't suppose we could have you return your friend's body and explain how this was all a big misunderstanding?" The gnome says to the prisoner.
"I mean the Sahuagin do have everybody on edge so it is easy to see how things can get out of hand."
Hmerrin(HP 46/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Wednesday December 14th, 2016 6:57:20 PM
Hmerrin also withdraws. The teen has no interest in sticking around the scene any longer than necessary.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+8=10 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 7:52:47 PM
Dušan doubts Jabs has any thing more useful to add to the evening. "They brought this upon themselves.Tell your friend to pick your battles better and forget you saw us. We didn't want any part of this." (Diplomacy d20+7+1 Guidance=10)
"I have a sudden renewed interest in that drink that was discussed earlier. Shall we?
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d8+5=8 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 8:57:06 PM
Ethani looks down at the still form of Coyle, depression settling on her like a weight threatening to crush her.
"I...he...she..." Finally recovering a bit, Ethani nods numbly at Lornak.
Walking over to Jabs, she reaches past Dusan and gently touches Jabs on the shoulder. "May Alemi heal your heart, your mind, and your soul." (8 HP restored)
Instinctively, she moves close to Toston, seeking some measure of comfort after watching her adopted Sister hack down a man in a matter of seconds.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday December 14th, 2016 9:19:22 PM
Seeing that the battle is over, Asteria falls out of her rage. "Well, that was easy." Kicking the body away from her, just to get the smell back a bit, Asteria falls to one knee. All the smells were disorientating, and honestly she just wanted a good nap. Like, a few days worth of sleep. Give her a bed and she would be out like a light. Or like the dead body by her feet.
She looks up and sighs, seeing Coyle not moving very much, even after she kicked him. That was never a good sign. "Crap... Did I..? Yeah, I must have. I guess my hand slipped. Several times. In the skull. With my axe. Whoops." Asteria has little remorse for these people, seeing as they started it.
Looking over to Ethani, Asteria waves a bit. "Hey, sis. Wanna go get drunk again? Or pass out.Or both!"
DM Kathy Wednesday December 14th, 2016 10:35:13 PM Wilford begins questioning Jabs, probably out of sheer force of habit. The truth is, you already know more about the Sahuagin than these poor schmoes, which is how the fight started in the first place.
The rest of you seem inclined to leave Jabs where he is, let him tend to his fallen companion, and go get that drink!
You are able to do all of those things, and luckily the taverns of Dirt City aren't really concerned if some of their patrons look like they came fresh from the battlefield. Especially not today, which began with an attack on the city itself!
You are able to have a good meal and as many drinks as you think wise, and you make it back to Marsh House without further incident.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday December 15th, 2016 10:59:42 AM
Realizing that Jabs knew very little Wil grabbed the halfling's shirt and smacked him in the forehead with the palm of his hand. "I heal you," he shouted but in reality did nothing. Back at the house he took off his armor and enjoyed a meal with the others. "It's been a really long day. I'm looking forward to some rest."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Thursday December 15th, 2016 2:46:23 PM
After a hearty meal and some drinks, Toston is ready to turn in for the night. He bids the rest of the party good night before returning to his room and turning in. If he can get 8 hours of rest in he will heal the rest of his wounds from the previous days scrap with the Wolves.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d8=6 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=9 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 7:25:57 PM
Ethani spreads the joy of healing, making sure that those who need it the most are healed up after the battle. (12+10+8+9 HP up for grabs folks)
After finishing healing, Ethani joins Asteria for drinks and though she doesn't talk much. As a matter of fact, she almost doesn't talk.
After her 2nd drink, Ethani is more than a little tipsy. She heads over to Lornak and sits down next to him, flirting and making it clear that she'd rather not sleep alone tonight.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday December 15th, 2016 8:23:54 PM
Dušan enjoys a good meal and more than a few good drinks. He spends most of the night telling jokes to any who will listen. Some of them are even funny, but his fatigue is catching up with him and he doesn't tell them with his usual gusto.
Dušan sees Ethani try to make Lornak's night better and with that he raises his final glass in a silent toast and heads to bed.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday December 15th, 2016 8:43:40 PM
Lornak enjoys his meal when he reaches the tavern. The ale takes the edge off and lightens his mood a bit but not enough to be jovial. He is surprised when Ethani joins him. As they converse he notices his mood lighten a degree more, until she makes advances at him...
Blood rushes to the surface of his charcoal cheeks. He cracks a wry smile. "It has been a long time since someone has made a pass at me. He suppresses his nervousness and continues; "I would be remiss not to acknowledge your need." He gracefully stands from his bar stool, leans forward and offers Ethani the crook of his outstretched arm.
Lornakthen escorts her to Marsh House making sure her tipsy state doesn't cause her to stumble. At Marsh house he walks her to his room once inside helps her onto his bed.
"I am truly flattered." He again admires the color of her hair. "But I hardly know you." He moves away the covers and sits down. "I would be a terrible person to sully what will be a meaningful relationship."
"Lay here and be still." He says hoping that she understands what he is offering.
If Ethani does understand:
He lays beside her and wraps his arm around her waist. When she has fallen asleep, he gently slides off of the bed, careful not to disturb her and passes out on the floor.
If Ethani does not understand:
"The room is yours then, may you sleep well." He says with a nod of his head. He then swiftly grabs a loose blanket and promptly leaves the room to find an open seat or couch in the main room.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:21:47 PM
Var gets as much enjoyment out of being big as he can while the spell lasts, making crashing noises and stomping around.
We the bar he becomes more contemplative, sulking over the Wolves and the Sahaugin.
The inter-party dynamics at play seem to pass clear over Var's head.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:26:08 PM
Asteria is glad to drink after a hard day, and makes sure to get herself drunk enough to have a rather nice snooze tonight.
Her night starts to change to an almost unpleasant tone when she notices the attention Ethani is giving Lornak. No longer able to enjoy her drinks, she keeps an eye on the two. Asteria does not necessarily understand what Ethani is implying with half of her comments, but she did make a pledge to keep the sea elf under her watch, and that is what she does. She follows the two home, and stakes out outside Ethani's room. At least, for a little while. Then she forgets what she was doing and goes to pass out in her bed.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:34:59 PM
2nd post for fun..
Ethani heads to Lornak's room and smiles at him when they head to his room. When Lornak declines, Ethani smiles mischievously. "Ahhh...are relations taboo among your people? My people are much more...welcoming. Iss okay though. Just stay...I can't sleep alone tonight..."
As Lornak cuddles up beside her, Ethani breathes in his scent, slowly unwinding from the stressful day and drifting off to blissful sleep.
Hmerrin(HP 46/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:49:52 PM
Hmerrin broods over his drink, and then walks with his friends back to Marsh House.
The group for the most part seems willing to forget the fracas with the Wolves.
But, as a parting shot, the young man remarks "Goodnight, all. Let's not do that again, alright?"
DM Kathy Thursday December 15th, 2016 10:10:55 PM
You spend a convivial evening. Ethani attempts to be more convivial with Lornak than he is ready to handle at the moment, but it ends well. Everyone gets a good night's sleep.
In the morning, you receive word that you will, in fact, have some help when you meet the Sahuagin today. The adventuring group handled by Ron the gnome will be accompanying you.
You have a few hours to make your preparations before heading out.
[Everybody please take 1400 XP for this scene, and have a happy holiday break!]
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday December 16th, 2016 1:42:10 PM
Lornak wakes to find Ethani sound asleep in his bed. Compassion tugs at him as he looks upon her peaceful contentment. He leads down and gently kisses the nook between her eyes. He takes off his tunic exposing the white tattoos that blotch his charcoal skin and proceeds to cleanse his face and torso, careful not to break her slumber..
If Ethani wakes before he leaves his room:
He will greet her and say with a smile; "Dirt City is a hard place. If we find ourselves in a situation like this again, we will spend the night talking about trivial things and watch the sun rise."
If she does not wake before he leaves the room:
He will turn back and steal one more longing glance at her beauty.
When in the Great Room he feels the heat from Asteria's eyes upon him. "Nothing happened." He says in an effort to reassure her. "My actions were purely honorable."
Lornak takes a trip to the Merchant Quarter to pick up more crossbow bolts and a potion of Cure Moderate Wounds. When he returns to Marsh House he steals the remaining time to concoct a dye in his alchemical lab. As he emerges his hair is no longer stark white but a deep red-purple color.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14 - CMD 18 Saturday December 17th, 2016 8:58:28 AM
Toston heads down to the kitchen for breakfast after a good night's sleep feeling fully refreshed from the events of yesterday.
He joins Asteria at the table and when Lornak shows up to reassure the barbarian, he raises an eye brow at the dark elf's words.
"What exactly did I miss last night when I turned in early? Are you trying to court our new Cleric?" Toston asks Lornak.
When Toston hears that they are going to be accompanied by Ron's group he smiles, "I did so enjoy making the acquaintance of that Ron fellow. I'm happy to hear his group will be going with us to deal with the Sahuagin."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Saturday December 17th, 2016 12:48:09 PM
Asteria wakes up with one of the worst hangovers of her life. Not necessarily on par with that Green Gnomish she took that one time, but pretty close. Rolling out of bed, everything spins as she tries to stand. The barbarian takes a few moments to wash her face and consider going back to sleep, but she grudgingly makes her way into the common's area.
Careful eyes watch Lornak enter the room. She remembers staking out his room for a while, and maybe her sis being in there too? What exactly happened between those two? "Yeah, okay, whatever..." Asteria puts a hand over her head, trying to zone out that awful ringing noise in her ears. "If she's happy and your happy, I'm okay... Just know that she is my sis. And I think of you as a bro? Like, all of you are my bros, but she's my only sis. So, don't screw this up. You break her heart, I break your legs. And then, I tell her mom." Asteria then curls up and tries to get rid of her headache before their meeting with the Sahuagin.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Sunday December 18th, 2016 11:14:57 AM
Having grown up on the battlefield, Ethani has a deeply ingrained sense of self protection. Lornak's kiss causes Ethani to wake rather abruptly as she reaches for her spear. She calms once she sees where she is and who she is with, falling back on the bed and relaxing.
Reaching back through the murky thoughts of last night, Ethani recalls Lornak's gentle rejection. Now that was something new. In the Kingdom, it was not unheard of or even uncommon for the soldiers and the healing corp to seek out physical release after witnessing the horrors of war. She'd offered more than a few sea elves what she offered Lornak, and never once was she turned down. Then again, it was always a brief, physical encounter. This. This felt like something different. She watches him remove his shirt and smiles as he cleans himself, fascinated by his tattoos. She, herself, only had the single solitary white tattoo of the High Woldian symbol of Alemi, marking her as a healer. Ethani smirks when she recalls how angry Ashira had been when she found out about the tattoo. Mom had some kind of beef against Alemi that she hadn't quite figured out yet.
Lornak's beautiful body was quite literally covered in them. She wonders what symbolism they might have to him. Were they good memories or bad memories. Ethani can't stomach the idea that Lornak might have trauma in his past that would cause him pain. Although she's fairly sure that everyone has those gut wrenching memories that they would like to purge from their minds, she hates the idea that Lornak might suffer from them.
Oh Alemi. Do you see how badly I've fallen? I've fallen and fallen hard for this man. Please help me to heal his pain and tend to his heart. Help me to know best how to love him. Help me not to break his heart. I ask this of you of healer of the broken.
When Lornak tells her his plan of action, Ethani smiles gently. "Okay, we can do that. I'm sorry that I rushed you. This place is so much different from my home. Sometimes I forget that things are done differently here."
Ethani reaches out and caresses Lornak's back. "We really should talk. There is much you do not know about me. There is very little I know about you. But I would like to fix that."
Ethani allows Lornak privacy as he prepares for his day, though she longs to be with him again and soon. Still she has her own job to prepare for as well, since as usual, people's lives were in her hands. Briefly washing up, Ethani dons her combat gear and begins her morning prayers. Speaking with Alemi was never difficult. It was her favorite part of the day. Like talking to her father when she was little. Ethani carefully selects requests that Alemi grant her the spells she will need for the encounter. Once she is done, she heads down to the Common area.
Noticing the slight tension between Lornak and Asteria, Ethani is a bit befuddled. "Hey Sis. You look a little under the weather this morning. You know...I have a few herbs that might help you..." She leaves the invitation open. Having spent her time in the army and more than a little time treating her Mother's hangovers, Ethani has concocted the perfect remedy for the malady.
She looks over at the assembled group. "So, what's the game plan? Are we going to try our hand at diplomacy, or is this going to be more of a full frontal attack?"
OOC: I suggest getting an email planning session started. I would love some help picking spells.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday December 19th, 2016 9:55:51 PM
Wil fell asleep listening to a couple argue in his head. "Do the dead even have a reason to argue," Wil remembers thinking. He woke in the morning, prayed for thirty minutes and stepped down for breakfast. "What do we have for breakfast," he asked. "We have a busy day ahead."
DM Kathy Monday December 26th, 2016 9:34:51 PM
The next day, about mid-morning, you meet up with the other CMTC group, so you can get to know one another a little. Most of you have already met Ronyur Horpip Garos-Gawor ("Ron" to just about everybody), the group's handler. (He's their Boggs, basically) Ron accompanies the other group for now, but he and Boggs will not be going with you later today to meet the Sahuagin. You'll handle that meeting on your own.
Most of the other adventurers look to the half-elf woman called Adrifa to speak for them. Adrifa has both a longsword and a spell book, and seems comfortable using both, or either. She also knows how to speak to her companions, some of whom can be a bit...difficult.
For example, there are the Grimshield twins. Medina and Brega are dwarf women with impressive glowers and very little to say. One is a monk and one is a rogue, but honestly it's hard to keep track of which one's which; they're identical and it's not like they're especially talkative.
And then there's the halfling. Before you're even sure of everyone's names, he's insulted you twice. He has a wild, disheveled appearance, and you're pretty sure those are actual twigs in his hair. You're not sure whether they're there on purpose. Adrifa finally introduces him as Furious Teorin.
The human kid with the shaggy blond hair answers to Gabriel, and displays an impressive ability with natural magic. And an equally impressive ability to trade insults with Teorin.
The elven cleric is named Ilphras, and is considerably older than your average adventuring cleric. His white hair and weathered face indicate years of experience. He has some words of advice for his younger companions, and occasionally some of them even listen.
You have some time before your date with the Sahuagin to chat, get acquainted, and discuss tactics.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday December 27th, 2016 2:55:05 PM
"Hey, Wil," Cicero said suddenly as they watched the other group. "Someone that gets along like we do." "Difference being they are real," Will replied. "I'm real," Cicero protested. To the other group Will comments. "Looks like we have a quorum. Anyone know anything about the Sahuagin? How shall we approach this fight?"
Hmerrin Tuesday December 27th, 2016 5:49:05 PM
Hmerrin rolls into the meeting next morning sporting shiny new full platemail armor.
"This is AWESOME" he singsongs.
Joining the conference, the young fighter sizes up Ron's group. "Well, anyone ever wanna hit me up with buffs, feel free. Either way, I'm gonna be the guy up front with Asteria."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14 - CMD 18 d20+5=11 ; d20+13=30 ; Wednesday December 28th, 2016 2:35:56 PM
Toston says to the half-elf Aldrifa, "Glad I'm not the only one who mixes martial ability with magic. My magic is kind of natural though but my martial arts is a discipline. Glad to meet you, I'm Toston."
Toston says to the 2 dwarf twins, "Uh, hello Medina and Brega, is it? I understand one of you is a monk. Where did you study?"
To Furious Teorin he says, "Furious? What kind of a name is that? Is that a nickname or something?"
To Gabriel Toston says, "So are you a druid or a sorcerer?"
Toston tries to figure out what God or Gods the cleric worships (Perception: 30, Know[religion]: 11) and greets him as appropriate. If he has anything to do with Domi or Alemi he asks for a blessing and asks if the elf ever had any interactions with dragons.
DM Kathy Sunday January 1st, 2017 8:29:03 PM Wilford asks what you know about the Sahuagin, and how to approach the fight.
"Maybe we should get there early," Adrifa suggests. "Take some time to scout the area. We can come up with a better plan when we know what the terrain is like."
Hmerrin shows up in shiny new armor! Nobody in the other group has anything so shiny; in fact, none of them wear metal armor at all. Hmerrin remarks that he and Asteria will be up front, at which Furious Teorin shouts, "not without me, you're not!"
Toston is quickly able to ascertain that Gabriel is a Sorcerer of the Elemental bloodline, whose element is air. You can also see that Ilphas serves Ebyron.
There is some further conversation, but most of you are anxious to get on with your mission. You gather your weapons and supplies, and begin making preparations to head out of the city.
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Sunday January 1st, 2017 9:58:16 PM
Adrifa gives Toston a warm smile and bows. "Well met, mister Toston. I find that the arcane and swordsmanship have more in common than most people think. I'm looking forward to working with another group from Crescent Moons."
When Toston tries asking Medina about her martial training she scoffs and says "Nowhere that you'd know." "We're actually in the middle of something, do you mind?" Brega interjects, making a shooing motion.
When asked, Teorin says "Name?!" and casts his wild eyes about, "No, my name is Teorin. Furious is what I do!" He then starts cackling madly.
Gabriel seems lost in thought when asked about his magic, and is surprised by the question. "Ah, no. I mean yes, a sorcerer, like yourself. Well, not like you. I mean..." looking flushed he takes a breath to order is thoughts. "I have a natural affinity for Elemental Air, but I'm still learning to, ah, control it."
"Young Thunder here has the storm in his blood, and that's not just the magic." The old cleric says, chuckling softly while Gabriel's blush deepens. "Ilphas Elafina, servent of Ebyron." The elderly cleric says with a slight bow. "Although, in another life I followed Wardd, but that was a very long time ago. Do you hail from our fair city? I thought I knew all the Gnomish families in Dirt City."
When Wilford asks how the two groups should work together, Teorin shouts "Plan!?l I'ma take this guy, and this guy," He says while drawing his two short swords, "'An I'ma stab 'em in their FACEMEATS!"
Adrifa looks over the group critically during Teorin's outburst. "Seeing as we don't have the luxury of time to get better acquainted with each other's fighting styles, I think we go with something more classical and simple. Front line fighters should form a line and keep the enemy busy, let the skirmishers flank and target their rear lines, while our archers & spell-casters support. Does that sound agreeable?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:22 Touch 18; FF 18 - CMD 18 Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:30:40 AM
Toston says to Adrifa, "Yes well I hope to one day learn the elven curveblade as for right now my weapons are my body, the siangham, the nunchaku, the kama and the bow."
To Medina, Toston says, "One day when you are less busy you'll have to tell me and I will tell you where I've trained."
To Teorin, Toston says, "So if Furious is what you do, are you a barbarian because that is what our Asteria is and she can be mighty furious too."
To Gabriel, Toston says, "Ah well my affinity is for fire and it is less elemental and more draconic if you catch my drift."
To Ilfas, Toston says, "I originally am from the Scab but my parents and late grandfather immigrated to Plateau City, taking me with them. My travels have landed me here in Dirt City."
To the assembled group Toston says, "I have some charges on my wand of mage armor. It will last for an hour. Does anyone else want me to cast it on them when we get closer to the Sahuagins?"
He makes sure to cast it on himself they get close.
Hmerrin Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:58:16 AM
Teorin goes into his spiel, and Hmerrin leans over to Asteria.
"He's nuts....I like him already."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday January 2nd, 2017 11:37:40 AM
Lornak finds himself in a flurry of conversation, a place he is normally quite comfortable. This day however, he can barely keep up. And here he thought his adventuring group was eclectic...
He addresses Adrifa about the battle plan; "That sounds perfect."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday January 2nd, 2017 5:42:36 PM
Dušan tries to fight back with his own verbal jabs as the other group throws casual insults, but finds the conversation moving much too fast to throw his own remarks into the fray. Finally with a sigh he decides maybe it's best not to push the Furious' buttons, and majors to error on the better valor despite himself.
Turning to Toston Dušan adds, "If you can get a few casts out with your wand, I can focus on more offensive enhancements at first. Lornak always appreciates more armor particularly if he is going to be one of the flankers and not picking them off his bow."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday January 2nd, 2017 8:18:50 PM
"Facemeats?" Cicero said. "Yes he said Facemeats," Will replied to his internal friend. "I like these guys." "Have you ever seen terrified Facemeat?" Wil asks rhetorically. "Just wait till you see my shadow friends. They are my weapons while Darkness is my enemies curse."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:41:30 PM
Ethani watches as the groups interact. It would be a memorable battle, that was for certain. Still, she worries about the Sahuagin. If they were to find out who she really is, would that force war back on the sea elves?
Ethani nervously chews her bottom lip, but does her best to help plan the battle with the others.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:22 Touch 18; FF 18 - CMD 18 Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:55:13 PM
To Dušan Toston says, "I was offering more for the other group. There may be those among them who do not wear armor. The wand only works for me because as a monk I do not wear physical armor. Though if someone is wearing very light armor the wand could provide more protection potentially."
Death on Delivery
DM Kathy Monday January 2nd, 2017 10:17:40 PM
You continue getting acquainted with the other group as you make your way to the meeting place described by Wat Dunkle. It's a little hard to find; this side of the Peaseblossom is a lot of swampy, low-lying grassland that looks much alike. At last, however, you think you find the right spot. You arrange yourselves, and wait for the sahuagin to arrive.
The wait is longish for the more impatient among you, but at last you see a group of sahuagin striding out of the sea and moving in your direction. It's a large group. You are glad to have reinforcements along with you.
One of the sahuagin is carrying a good-sized chest. He is not the one who speaks, however; that honor belongs to a particularly large specimen with a wicked-looking spiked shield. He looks at you and frowns. "Where are the human Dunkles?" he asks.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:22 Touch 18; FF 18 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:33:34 AM
Toston says, "We have altered the terms of the agreement. Instead of the Dunkles you will be dealing with us. You will also have to answer as to why you pulled this city into your war with the merfolk. Your war is not the city's war and you need to make that clear to the merfolk that we are not your allies."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=12 ; d20+7=15 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 12:48:38 PM
Lornak surveys the area prior to the encounter to see if there are any strategic advantages the group can take from the natural landscape. (Knowledge, Nature d20=12)
"Besides," Lornak says stepping out of the brush. "They're dead. The Knives got wind of who was supplying the Sahuagin and dispatched them." (Bluff d20=15) He casually walks to an open spot in the brush. "Seeing that we do not want to share their fate we are here to tell you to supply your war in a different city."
(OOC- I could use some help on that bluff roll yall!)
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+9=12 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 6:43:19 PM
Gabriel, Brega and Ilphas hang back from the group, trying not to attract attention. Flanked by Medina and Teorin, Adrifa stands with her hand resting casually on the pommel of her longsword.
"Dirt City wants no part in your war with the Merfolk. We ask that you turn around and leave." Adrifa says in her most level tone (Diplomacy: 12).
Var (Tom I.) d20+10=22 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 6:55:39 PM
Var hangs back, giving him some space to work with for arching. From his vantage he scans the swamp for any other groups that might be laying in wait (perception: 22)
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 7:07:26 PM
Hmerrin clanks up so that he's on a line with Furious. He waits, hands resting on his axe handles.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 8:01:19 PM
Dušan casts Touch of Glory on Lornak (+4 to Charisma check). He doesn't expect diplomacy to really be all that effective, but he hopes the bluff might insinuate their actions could bring Dirt City in to the conflict and maybe not on the side the Sahuagin.
Preparing for the worst, Dušan then moves behind Asteria.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=10 ; d8+4=5 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 8:49:09 PM
Asteria moves to stand by Hmerrin, waiting in the tense air. She honestly wanted to get to crushing skulls, but she would let her teammates try to reason with the fish people. Of course, she knew this would turn to violence eventually, so it was best to be prepared. Should the Sahuagin become aggressive and come near to her, she has a special something planned for them.
--- Readied Action: 10 vs. AC for 5 damage if a Sahuagin comes within 5 ft of her and looks like it is going to attack
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 8:55:33 PM
Ethani watches as Lornak attempts Diplomacy, though she is doubtful it will work. She moves closer to her combat partner and withdraws her Bull's Strength wand, ready to buff them up.
OOC: D'oh! I can't find the conversation with my healing partner. Can somebody help me out?
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:47:37 PM
Wil readies for the fight coming. "I don't think your gang can negotiate out of this," Cicero says. "I agree we can't negotiate much but we can try." With that he began to shout. "We have not come to fight. We can do this peacefully." (OOC: Nellie, sent you the email. Think that's what your looking for.) ----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds
Ethani (Nellie, HP 23/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:53:57 PM
OOC: Ethani moves closer to Asteria.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 10:34:17 PM
[First, before I forget again, everybody take 1400 XP for the previous scene.
In response to the Sahuagin's question, Lornak attempts a bluff, and Adrifa tries diplomacy. Neither effort seems to have any visible effect.
"You don't seem to understand who you're dealing with," the Sahuagin says. "Allow us to demonstrate." He readies his trident, and around him the other Sahuagin bring out their weapons and assume an offensive posture. From one side of the formation, a slim Sahuagin chants a brief spell. From her voice, you realize she is female. Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {She just cast Bless}.
There is a lovely map, but ADM Tom has it, so he will provide the link.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=14 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 3:02:10 PM
"Oh, this is so not happening." Wil activated his Shadow amulet and prepared for Cicero to appear as an ugly Goblin Dog. "Prepare to meet Gargul!"
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - Goblin Dog
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+5=12 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 5:19:34 PM
(OOC: Did anyone of the other group accept charges from the wand of mage armor? Did anyone from our group? It gives you +4 AC but it doesn't stack with physical armor)
Toston casts the shield spell on himself feeling it's protection add to the force of the mage armor. He doesn't place what spell the Sahuagin used on themselves (spellcraft: 12)
He then moves up to take his place with the other front line fighters.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: 1 hour - ??? / +4 AC Shield: 20 rounds / +4 shield bonus to AC ; protection from Magic Missiles
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=77 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 6:01:24 PM
Dušan starts this battle the way he has started many battles recently. Casting Bull's Strength on Asteria. "It would be nice if once in awhile vile evil creatures would settle for talking over head cracking." and sighs as he moves back from the front lines toward Lornak.
(OOC: d100 = 77 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/1, L2 4/1, L3 3/1 50 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 21) d20+9=24 ; d8+7=9 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 7:30:10 PM
"We don't care who we're dealing with," Hmerrin responds, pulling out his axes. "C'mon over here, and allow me to demonstrate."
Ready action. If anyone gets close enough...wham Battleaxe hits ac24 for 9 hp damage
Var (Tom I.) d6=6 ; d20=1 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 9:24:22 PM
Here's the map, in case you missed the email [link https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1073cal_v5eG3-nkvQq7UNIFhD7WGwf87TL0NnE8cNL0/edit?usp=sharing] linky [/link]
Adrifa draws her longsword and casts Mage Armor on herself.
With a nod from Adrifa, Teorin begins to tremble and his eyes twitch. What starts off as a soft chuckle quickly increases in volume to mad, squeaky, laughter. (Entering Rage, draws both shortswords).
Medina doesn't seem to do anything at first, but her Shadow seems to deepen at first, and then pulls itself up off the ground. Medina and her shadow strike a fighting pose.
Ilphas genuflects and casts Sanctuary on himself.
Brega unslings her Heavy Crossbow, loads a bolt and draws it ready.
Gabe makes a practiced gesture and his hands crackle with small blue arcs of electricity. (Readied action: Elemental Ray vs. first enemy to move within 30ft; ranged touch attack of 8(nat 1, sadface).)
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Wednesday January 4th, 2017 9:26:48 PM
Seeing that Dusan has already beat her to the punch on Asteria, Ethani takes her wand and gives Var a tap, endowing him with Bull's Strength. (Same as above 50 rounds of Bull's Strength). Then she turns her sights to Hmerrin, ready to tap him next round. Over her shoulder, she casts a glance at Lornak, unconsciously checking on his safety.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=26 ; d8+8=11 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 10:04:27 PM
Asteria pulls out her battle axe with the intent of hurting any guy who got close to her and Hmerrin. "C'mon over, unless you're scared!" She yells tauntingly to the Sahuagin.
--- Readied Action: 26 vs. AC for 11 damage against foe that comes within 5 ft
50 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=8 ; d20+10=19 ; d4+3=4 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 10:37:30 PM
Lornak cannot make out what the petite Sahuagin chants specifically. (Spellcraft d20=8) He makes an educated guess; "Don't bunch up until there is a skirmish, remember what that mage threw at us out of the gate of the arena fight!" Lornak yells at the group. He swiftly pulls out his crossbow and loads a bolt into it. Out of the corner of his right eye he sees the a scouting party approaching.
If the melee begins he twists to the right and fires at the Sahuagin scout. (d20=19, 4 dmg)
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+10=21 ; d8=7 ; d6+4=7 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 10:53:45 PM
Var is used to being a presence wherever he travels. As Ethani casts Bull's Strength upon him, he feels his attitude grow a bit as his muscles do. His eyes gleam as he feels more emboldened. He loads his longbow with a fire arrow, takes aim at the Sahuagin Underpriestess and lets it fly. (d20=25(+10, +4 Bulls Strength), 14 dmg)
"I ken fish don't like fire." He grunts.
(50 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
(OOC- I don't know when the (+1) on your range attack and range attack dmg takes effect Tom)
Toston casts Shield and moves up. [OOC: the other team declined the Mage Armors; they're covered]
Dušan casts Bull's Strength on Asteria, who draws her axe.
Hmerrin draws axes of his own.
Ethani casts Bull's Strength on Var, then moves closer to the front lines.
Adrifa draws her weapon and casts Mage Armor; Ilphas casts Sanctuary.
Teorin gets angry, while Medina separates from her shadow.
Brega loads her crossbow; Gabriel conjures up lightning and waits.
Two nimble-looking sahuagin move up to flank Astria. Her axe bites into one of them; he hisses in surprise and anger. (Gabriel also flings lightning at him, but misses.) Then they strike! One hits! Astoria takes 11 damage.
Several of the sahuagin seem to get very angry! Just like Teorin! One of these charges Toston, but his trident whooshes over the little gnome's head. A second one charges Ilphas, but stops abruptly, unable to attack because of the Sanctuary. One charges Teorin! Barbarian on barbarian action! But the sahuagin trips and nearly falls on top of the halfling! The last one charges Medina, but misses his strike.
The caster moves up and begins casting again. DC 17 Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {Hold Person}. Hmerrin must make a DC 16 Will save, or be frozen in place, unable to move!
Two martial-looking sahuagin move up into support positions. One fires a crossbow at Dušan, and hits! Dušan takes 4 damage! The other fires at Toston, but misses.
The sahuagin who had been holding the chest puts it down and moves forward. The spokes--er--sahuagin also moves forward, trident at the ready. These two seem content just to get into position this round.
DM Kathy Wednesday January 4th, 2017 11:12:14 PM
Also, Lornak shot the same sahuagin that Asteria hit, and Var shot the caster.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday January 5th, 2017 11:27:27 AM
As the fighting starts getting thick, Ethani makes sure to tap Hmerrin with her wand endowing him with Bull's Strength as well. She then pulls back to Lornak's position and readies herself to start a different line of spell casting.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday January 5th, 2017 11:27:27 AM
As the fighting starts getting thick, Ethani makes sure to tap Hmerrin with her wand endowing him with Bull's Strength as well. She then pulls back to Lornak's position and readies herself to start a different line of spell casting.
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20=18 ; d20+14=28 ; d8+4=7 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 1:55:34 PM
Var tends to let Mages do Mage things because that world is largely unknown to him. Today however, he actually notices what the caster he just loosed an arrow at is attempting to cast on Hmerrin.
"Oi, Let go of him ya Sea Witch!" He shouts. He then strings another arrow into his longbow and sends it flying at her. (Attack Action d20=28, 7 dmg)
(50 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 Thursday January 5th, 2017 1:56:14 PM
(OOC sorry Bulls strength at 49 rounds now)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=13 ; d20+10=16 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 2:22:51 PM
The commotion of the battle overwhelms Lornaks senses a bit. He's trying to calculate too many things at once as the combatants close their distance rather quickly. He is unable to discern what the Underpriestess is casting upon Hmerrin. He loads another bolt into his crossbow and lithely shifts his position to stand next to Ethani.(Five Foot step).
He asks a favor; "Could I trouble anyone for some Barkskin when you have a moment?" He then focuses his attention at the Underpriestess, takes aim and looses a bolt at her. He is dismayed as he watches it go wide. (Attack Action d20=16)
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+15=29 ; d20+15=21 ; d4+5=7 ; d20+10=18 ; d4+5=8 ; d20+10=15 ; d4+5=8 ; d20+9=11 ; d3+1=4 ; d20+12=30 ; 2d10+8=18 ; 10d6=28 ; d20+13=22 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 2:34:14 PM
Adrifa AC 23/15/21 shifts her attention to the Sahuagin spellcaster, and prepares to counter it's next spell (Readied action; Spellcraft: 29; spell readied: Level 3 Enchantment (Heroism) ). Mage Armor
Ilphas AC 16/13/15 wags a disproving finger at the Sahuagin that charged him, and steps out of the way. He begins to chant, casting Bless on the group (+1 Attack & save vs. Fear). Sanctuary, 9rnds
Teorin AC 22/15/17 springs into motion, becoming a blur of motion has he attacks once (22 vs AC; 7 damage), twice (19 vs AC; 8 damage), three times (16 vs AC; 8 damage), and tries to bite the Sahuagin (12 vs AC; 4 damage).
"Nice shot, Young Thunder." Brega AC 20/15/16 taunts as Gabriel's ray fizzles. The dwarf levels her crossbow at the Sahuagin that had attacked Ilphas, and makes a single, deadly attack (30 vs. AC, Deadly Aim(3) & Vital Shot; 18 Damage). Then with practiced efficiency, she reloads her Crossbow.
"Oh yeah, well watch this!" Gabriel AC 16/16/13 says, shifting position and firing a bolt of Lightning catching both the Sahuagin that charged Ilphas, and the archer behind it. (28 Lightning damage, Reflex save of 18 for half damage)
Medina AC 26/23/21 and her Shadow (It doesn't say exactly what the Shadow's AC is, but since it uses the same Attack & Save bonuses I assume it would be the same as hers?) Move into flanking positions, with Medina provoking an attack of opportunity doing so (30 AC vs. Atk of Opp). The Shadow takes makes two jabs (22 and 20 vs. AC; 5 & 11 damage, respectively), and Medina does the same (22 & 25 vs AC; 11 & 7 damage). Wind Stance; 20% concealment vs. Ranged attacks
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+2=22 ; d20+2=14 ; d6+3=9 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 2:39:10 PM
Cicero walks through the shadows from the other allies and stands within the darkness of the closest sahuagin. He gathers up his strength and pulls the creatures shadow from the ground. The shadow morphs into a dog, and bites the sahuagin. (Crit. Hit: 22 (Confirm: 14) Attack: 9 (+ Allergic reaction)) Wil shouts when he sees his shadow companion strike.
for Cicero Highlight to display spoiler: { (they have darkvision 60 ft and low-light vision; they have cold and electricity resistance equal to their hit dice; they have damage reduction X/magic, where X = half their hit dice, round down; in darkness, dim light, and normal light, but not bright light, attackers suffer a 20 percent miss chance to hit them; they gain spell resistance equal to the base creature's CR +6; and when they make unarmed attacks or attacks with natural weapons, they ignore the target's armor, shield, and natural armor bonuses to AC unless those bonuses come from magical abilities or magical armor.)Highlight to display spoiler: {}} Wil moves up behind Toston to cast Guidance (+1 Comp. bonus).
Orisons: Guidance x1, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 2 rnds - Goblin Dog
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+10=11 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 6:23:21 PM
Toston takes a 5 foot step and draws his kama. He then channels his magical energy into his attacks (OOC: Swift Action: Arcane Strike).
He then attacks the Sahuagin who attempted to attack him last round but his attack misses even with the added blessing from both spells.
(OOC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 from guidance + 1 from bless)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 19 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit
Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+15=31 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 7:04:39 PM
(Adrifa's spellcasting check to identify the enemy spell)
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 21)Bulls Str d20+3=4 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 7:13:15 PM
Hmerrin can't move! He struggles...at least he thinks he's struggling. None of his limbs are cooperating, though.
-- Failed Will save - nat 1
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+10=18 ; d100=56 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 7:26:17 PM
Dušan groans as the arrow cuts into him. He's all too aware that not wearing armor can make him an obvious target, luckily he's made of sterner stuff then he looks and is able to power through the pain.
Hoping that Adrifa will be able to protect Hmerrin (Spellcraft d20+10=18), Dušan continues around Lornak and Casts Cat's Grace on the ranger. "I think this will help you a little more than Barkskin."
Dušan then looks toward the B team to see if there's any aid he can lend there.
(OOC: d100 = 56 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 4/1, L3 3/1 50 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 49 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Asteria (sub Nellie) [HP: 40/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bull's Strength 49/50, Rage 12/12, Improved Uncanny Dodge] d20+17=26 ; d12+16=17 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 9:48:34 PM
As the fishy dude come up and move into flanking position, Asteria does not flinch, not, even when she gets chopped. Instead, she turns an uncanny shade of red as Rage floods through her. Noticing that Hmerrin is not moving, Asteria holds her ground hoping to keep the Sahuagin busy and away from him.
"Oh no...unh huh... I don't think so you piece of fish meat. You are so dead now!" She swings her axe down on the with a healthy crunch against the unlucky Sahuagin who connected with her previously. AC 26 for 17
OOC: Asteria has Improved Uncanny Dodge....so no flanking against her.
DM Kathy d20+5=16 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=26 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; d8=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=8 ; d4=1 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=31 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+18=34 ; d8=2 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+19=28 ; d6=4 ; d20+7=24 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 11:58:54 PM Ethani casts Bull's Strength on Hmerrin, who, alas, is unable to move and take advantage of it! Hmerrin gets a new saving throw each round. If you make it, you can't act that round, but you will be able to act the following round.
Var shoots the caster, who says something really filthy in Aquan. Lornak also takes a shot at her, but his shot misses.
Ilphas casts Bless; Teorin unloads some damage on his raging opponent; Brega shoots another of the ragers, after first taunting her teammate Gabriel. Medina and her shadow team up on yet another rager [OOC: cool map effect!], and they turn him into the first casualty of the battle. Gabriel, meanwhile, unleashes a lightning bolt! The rager, already wounded by Brega, drops to the ground! The other sahuagin also takes full damage, but it isn't enough to drop him.
Wilford summons Cicero-the-dog, who bites one of the Sahuagin [OOC: your original target was already dead, so I moved your guy a little]. The Sahuagin is not allergic to Cicero, as it turns out.
Toston attempts to stab the same Sahuagin, but misses.
Dušan casts Cats Grace on Lornak.
Asteria chops one of her opponents, trying to keep them both off of the suddenly motionless Hmerrin.
The scouts continue to target Asteria. Both hit with their tridents! Yesterday she took Sneak Attack damage she shouldn't have taken, so I'll subtract that. But Asteria still takes 16 damage from the tridents! And then the sahuagin try to bite her! That doesn't go as well.
The raging Sahuagin stabs Teorin! And bites him! Teorin takes a total of 9 damage!
The other raging Sahuagin attacks Toston! He manages to hit with his bite! [only because a natural 20 always hits!] Toston takes 3 damage, and may or may not turn into a fish on the next full moon (he won't).
The priestess suddenly slices open her own hand with her trident! She casts a spell! Adrifa recognizes it as Blood in the Water, a Sahuagin-specific spell. Its school is Necromancy, so Adrifa is not able to counter it. Once the spell is cast, all the Sahuagin seem to get stronger and meaner!
The Sahuagin officers move in! One targets Ethani, and scores a critical hit! Ethani takes 20 damage! The other targets Cicero, but misses.
The Sahuagin captain steps forward to engage Adrifa. He stabs her with his trident! Adrifa takes 9 damage.
The Sahuagin champion moves up to take on Medina. (I think that's her, and not the shadow). He stabs with his trident, and misses twice--but then he catches her with his spiked shield! Medina takes 12 damage.
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+12=31 ; 2d10+8=21 ; d20+12=14 ; 5d4=13 ; 2d8+10=20 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=15 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=24 ; d8+7=15 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday January 6th, 2017 3:33:03 PM
Brega AC 20/15/16 Aims her crossbow at the Sahuagin officer attacking Cicero and fires another wicked bolt, nearly striking the beast in the heart (31 vs. AC; crit range of 19-20; critical confirmation: 14 (sadface); 21 damage). In the chaos of battle it's impossible to tell, but she cracks the faintest of smiles. Bless; 10 min
Gabriel AC 16/16/13 Moves up behind Cicero and says "Excuse me, do you mind?" Once Cicero moves aside, Gabriel holds his hands out and multiple arcs of lightening splinter out, Force-Lightening style, catching the Sahuagin Officer & Bezerker. (13 Lightning damage; Reflex save 17 for half) (OoC: Elemental Sorcerer feature, can change the element of any spell to his own allignment; thus the re-skinned Burning Hands). Bless; 10 min
"Oh dear young lady, you must be more careful." Ilphas AC 16/13/15 says and makes his way to Ethani's side. He lays a hand on her shoulder and casts Cure Moderate Wounds, healing her for 20 points. Bless; 10 min Sanctuary; 10 min
Adrifa HP: 64, AC: 27/17/23 takes a step sideways, and activates her Force Shield Ring (Free Action), a translucent blue shield appears on her left hand. Keeping the Captain within reach but strikes at the Bezerker (32 vs AC; Critical confirmation: 15 vs AC; 13 Damage) using her Combat Expertise to ready herself ready to parry the next incoming attack. Bless; 10 min Mage Armor Force Shield Combat Expertise, 1 rnd
With a hand signal from Adrifa, Teorin HP: 125; AC 22/15/17 also makes a step sideways, and engages the Sahuagin attacking Asteria. Lunging at the Sahuagin scout with his Keen Short Sword Teorin makes a devastating blow (37 vs AC; Crit range 18-20, Confirmation 24 vs AC; 30 damage) Rage 22 rounds Bless; 10 min
Medina HP: 63; AC 26/23/21 uses the momentum of the hit she took to dart around behind the Sahuagin Champion to flank the beast. From her position she attempts to strike the Champion with a Stunning Fist (13 vs AC; natural 1) but her fist connects with his shield. Her shadow launches into an attack that is slightly more successful (28 & 21 vs. AC; 6 & 10 Damage). (OoC: her Shadow is the grayscale picture of her) Bless; 10 min Wind Stance: 20% concealment vs Ranged attacks, 1 rnd
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 21)Bulls Str d20+3=22 ; Friday January 6th, 2017 7:41:11 PM
Hmerrin concentrates on making an evil face at the fish-cleric. After a couple of heartbeats, he finds he can!
He breaks out into a grin...hey, he can do that too!
How 'bout move these axes about? Yes Sir!
"Oh, NOW you're in for it," he growls. ---- Will Save 22! And we're back!
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+14=25 ; d8+4=10 ; Saturday January 7th, 2017 8:03:51 PM
Var dismisses the gurgling retort of the Underpriestesses as he loads another arrow into his longbow. "I don't speak mackerel." He grunts. For a moment he thinks he should support the right flank but decides to keep the pressure on. "I just flay em'."
He looses the arrow at the caster. (Attack Action d20=25, 10 dmg)
(48 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+14=32 ; d4+3=7 ; d6+6=10 ; Saturday January 7th, 2017 8:23:33 PM
Lornak experiences a flash of dread when, out of the corner of his eye, he watches Ethani takes a savage hit. As she cries out every fiber of his being wants to go to her. His senses erupt as the hairs on his extremities raise and his memory recalls the touch of Cat's Grace. The lightness sensation is enough for his mind to refocus on the task at hand and remember his duty.
Despite his feelings to lend aid he is remided that she is a combat veteran and not some dainty courtesan. She can handle herself. So he steels himself to lend her aid of a different kind. Me maneuvers around the Sahuagin Scout on a path between Ethani and Var and reloads a bolt into his crossbow along the way.(Move action, Standard Action) He makes an extra effort to aim true and looses the bolt into the Scout(Action point spent - Attack Action d20=32, 17dmg)
50 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday January 7th, 2017 8:25:07 PM
(OOC - Sorry, forgot to label that I got flanking bonus and Cats Grace is at 49 rounds)
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Sunday January 8th, 2017 11:42:19 AM
(OoC: just noticed an error in my post, Sanctuary only has 8 rounds left for Ilphas, not 10 minutes)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=28 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 3:24:31 PM
Toston takes a five foot step to gain flanking with Cicero and then charges his attack with magic (OOC: swift action: arcane strike) before flurrying with his kama. (+7 for flurry; +1 from bless; +2 flanking = +10 to hit)
(23 vs AC: 3 magical slashing damage) (28 vs AC: 4 magical slashing damage)
Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 18 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit
Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=74 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 6:01:19 PM
Dušan curses! There's a dozen places he wishes he could be none that he's confident he could survive. He takes a tentative step back to avoid clumping and casts Spectral Hand.
(OOC: d100 = 74 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 50 rounds Spectral Hand 49 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 48 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+2=11 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=17 ; 2d6+2=6 ; d20+8=25 ; d6=3 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 8:27:32 PM
Cicero attempts to bite again with his shadow jaws but it doesn't go so well this time. Will watched as the shadow floated past the fish man. Wil slid forward(Stealth: 25) to sneak attack the enemy being attacked by Toston and Cicero.. He swung his his staff. He struck the Sahuagin for (Attack:21 for 6)(Sneak Attack: 3) (OOC: if I cannot sneak attack then ignore but the creature is being flanked on both sides)
Orisons: Guidance x1, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds - Goblin Dog
Asteria (sub Nellie) [HP: 24/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 48/50, Rage 11/12, Improved Uncanny Dodge] d20+19=35 ; d12+16=25 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 8:50:54 PM
Smiling in satisfication as the little fishy dudes take her bait and leave Hmerrin alone, Asteria does let out a grunt of pain as she gets speared again.
"Okay you little maggot. I'm about done playing around here..." Shifting her wait, Asteria brings down her axe once more in a much more solid arc, cleaving into the same sahuagin as she targeted before. AC 35 for 25.
She grins as the blood spray from the sahuagin hits her face. "Plenty more of that to go around!"
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 50/50, Sanctuary 5/5) Sunday January 8th, 2017 9:08:12 PM
Ethani gasps in pain as the Sahuagin spears her and her blood runs free. It had been a long time since she'd been as careless and gotten hurt quite so bad. She breathes a sigh of relief as her wounds close at a touch from Ilphas. "Thank you, Ilphas, I will try and be more careful from now on!"
She notices Lornak's move, and decides to make the most of the distraction. Taking a 5 foot step closer toward Asteria, she casts Sanctuary upon herself and then reaches in her backpack to retrieve her Barkskin potion. "Hang in there Sis, I'm coming to help!"
DM Kathy d20+6=21 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+6=21 ; d6=4 ; d20+13=29 ; d8=2 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+17=29 ; d8=2 ; d4=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+17=35 ; d8=4 ; d4=2 ; d6=3 ; d4=1 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 10:21:05 PM Brega's crossbow bolt leaves the Sahuagin officer reeling, and Gabriel's lightning drops him in his tracks. The Brute manages to dodge some of the damage, but is still hurt.
Ilphas heals Ethani who steps back from the action for a bit to re-group.
Adrifa activates her ring and takes a slice out of the other Brute.
Teorin unleashes a wicked blow on one of the scouts. Ow! Right in the facemeats! The scout drops. Asteria swings and drops the other scout, and Asteria had better be careful; Teorin might think she's trying to flirt with him. :)
Medina and her shadow target the Sahuagin champion, but the creature proves very hard to hit! Medina misses altogether, and her shadow hits only once.
Hmerrin shakes off the effects of the spell, while Var shoots the caster again.
Lornak resists the urge to rescue his lady fair (who would probably belt him one), and instead repositions and shoots one of the scouts.
Toston attacks the Brute, damaging it further. Wilford finishes it off.
Dušan decides not to try to be in several places at once, and instead calls up his Spectral Hand.
The remaining Brute shifts position and attacks Teorin but can't quite land a blow on the nimble halfling.
The caster points at Asteria, and a little bolt of ice races toward her! It hits! Asteria takes 6 points of Cold damage.
The remaining officer moves to attack Asteria, and hits! Asteria takes 11 damage!
The captain continues to target Adrifa, and attacks with everything he has! His first blow with the trident misses, but the second hits! Then his claw hits! Then he bites her! Adrifa takes 25 damage, plus 7 cold damage, from 3 hits [let me know if you need that broken down].
The champion targets Medina! He lashes out with trident, spiked shield, claw, and teeth! Medina takes 47 damage from 4 hits [let me know if you need that broken down].
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:24/27; AC:24 Touch 16; FF 20 - CMD 18 d20+11=26 ; d4+1=5 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 11:12:00 AM
Toston once again channels his magical aptitude into his attacks (swift action: arcane strike) and charges the champion threatening Medina and her shadow.
(26 vs AC; 5 magical slashing damage)
Active Effects Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 17 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit charging: +2 to hit / -2 to AC
Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 48/50, Sanctuary 4/5) 3d8+5=14 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 12:33:28 PM
Watching Asteria take another pounding, Ethani steps forward and touches the warrior gently on the shoulder. "Alemi, heal this brave warrior and help her to smite the wickedness that is before her." Cure Serious Wounds for 14 points.
Knowing that Asteria still needs her, she hands her the Barkskin potion she was holding. "Here Sis, drink this before you go back to work. It'll help toughen your skin." +2 to AC for 30 rounds.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 2d8+2=15 ; d20+2=11 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 1:08:04 PM
Wil assists Asteria with another 15 hp healed. "That should fix you up." He then heads behind Medina toward the UnderPriestess. "Cicero, this way," He called. Cicero skipped between the shadows of the team to stand in front of the Captain." Cicero tried to call up his shadow powers but flicker then disappeared. Wil growled.
Orisons: Guidance x1, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - Moderate heal Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds - Goblin Dog
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+15=28 ; d8+4=6 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 1:35:24 PM
Var continues to keep pressure on the Sahuagin caster, oblivious from the commotion that is happening around him. He swiftly nocks another arrow and lets it loose, confident it will find purchase.
(Standard Action, Attack Action d20=29(forgot the +1 from Bless when I rolled) 6 dmg
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 Monday January 9th, 2017 1:36:07 PM
(OOC - Opps, and Vars Barkskin - 48 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=16 ; d20+15=18 ; d4+3=6 ; d6=2 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 1:52:03 PM
Lornak watches as the scout drops to Ethani's feet after the combined attacks it takes. His sight remains on her just long enough to witness her tend to the wound she receives. He breaths a sigh of relief, he chose wisely.
He starts to feel a little winded as the effort to dispatch the scout takes a toll no him. He thinks he notices the Sahuagin seem to get a little more aggressive with all of the flailing and biting.(Percetption d20=16)
He then turns his attention to the other scout between Asteria and himself, loads another bolt into his crossbow and lets it fly. (Move action to load, Attack action d20=18, 8 dmg)
48 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=14 ; 2d8+5=8 ; d8=2 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 3:26:57 PM
Watching his friends and teammates continually coming under vicious attacks is enough to make Dušan cry out with rage. Doing what he can he directs his Spectral Hand to Medina. Stress fractures his concentration as he reaches out for a Lei Line to power his spell. With a cry of effort he barely manages to into the Wold's Blood to empower a Cure Moderate Wounds on the Dwarf.
(OOC: d100 = 14 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1, L3 2/1 Cure Moderate Wounds on Medina 2d8+5=8, reroll 1 = 9 Oof... Now I know to separate out those HP rolls luckily / unluckily 8-5 = 3 is pretty obvious one of those dice was a 1. And I get another 2 *sigh* 49 rounds Spectral Hand 48 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 47 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+13=18 ; d20+13=26 ; d6+6=11 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 6:07:12 PM
Hmerrin chops at the officer attacking Asteria. "Hey bud, don't forget about me, now"
-- Full attack on officer Battleaxe miss (ac 18) Handaxe hits ac 26 for 11 hp damage
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+12=27 ; d20+15=31 ; d8+3=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=7 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+10=29 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=6 ; d4+5=6 ; d3+1=4 ; d20+12=20 ; 2d20+8=33 ; 2d10+8=18 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 8:58:15 PM
(OoC: So you healed Medina for 9HP total?) Medina HP: 25; AC 30/27/21 stumbles back from the Champion's assault, and gives the champion a bloody sneer. Focusing her Ki, Medina boosts her defence before resuming her assault (Swift Action: +4 AC/Touch). Her shadow moves up, and provides assistance as Medina attempts to Sunder the Champion's Trident (Shadow: Aid another 27 vs. AC; Medina: Sunder 31 vs CMD; 5 Damage, incurs attack of opportunity.) (Sadly I don't think that's enough to overcome the weapon's DR, if I'm reading the rules correctly). Bless; 10 min Focus Ki: Defense; 1rnd
Concern flashes over Ilphas' AC 16/13/15 ]/b] face momentarily as Adrifa and Medina suffer brutal assaults. Moving to Adrifa's side he casts Cure Critical Wounds. (4d8+10 = +27 HP restored) Bless; 10 min Sanctuary; 7 rnds
Gabriel [b]AC: 16/16/13 hangs back as the left flank closes in on the front line. Throwing his arms out he unleashes a lightning bolt that forks into two crackling rays of electricity. The strike is so sudden that the Captain and the Champion can't avoid the damage, although Gabriel is somewhat disapointed by the potency of the attack. (Scorching Ray-reskin; 9 Lightning damage to the Captain; 7 Lightning damage to the Champion). Bless; 10 min
The air around Adrifa HP: 66, AC: 25/17/21 chimes as her passive magics absorb the freezing cold of the Sahuagin's attack (School of Abjuration: 18 Energy absorption/day) (OoC: I also just realized she has 5 resistance against an energy type of her choice, so I'm gonna set that to 'Fire'). The rest of the Captain's assault, however, hits her with full force. With a command word her figure becomes blurred and indistinct (Cast Blur on self). Bless; 10 min Mage Armor Force Shield Blur: 20% Concealment; 10 min
Teorin HP: 125; AC 22/15/17 resumes his all-out-assault on the Sahuagin brute. (22 vs AC, 9 Damage; 19 vs AC, 6 Damage; 14 vs AC, 6 Damage; Bite attack: 29 vs AC, 4 damage) Bless Rage; 21 rnds
Brega AC 20/15/16 pulls an especially wicked looking bolt from her quiver and loads it into her crossbow. "This is gonna get loud." is the only warning she gives before taking aim at the Sahuagin witch and unleashing a Screaming Bolt. (20 vs AC; 18 Damage, All enemies w/in 20ft of the the path of the Bolt must make a Will save (14)(mind-affecting) or be Shaken, which looks to be everything but the Officer off on the other side of Asteria). Bless; 10 min (OoC: Ignore the 2d20 roll)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 25/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 47/50, Rage 10/12, Improved Uncanny d20+19=34 ; d12+16=25 ; Monday January 9th, 2017 10:39:28 PM
Feeling herself fall, then have healing energy bring her back up, Asteria moves back to her sister to shake it off. She shoves the Barkskin potion back to Ethani before glaring at the goon before her and swinging. "Little busy, sis."
Ethani and Wilford heal Asteria, who takes a big chunk out of the sahuagin officer. Lornak fires at the same officer, but misses. Hmerrin swings at him twice, hitting once.
Var sinks another arrow into the caster.
Dušan uses his Spectral Hand to heal Medina, struggling to impose his will on the ley line.
Medina shifts her focus and concentrates on her opponent's weapon. He is so startled by her abrupt change of tactics that he misses his opportunity attack! Medina strikes his trident! Unfortunately, she doesn't do very much damage to it.
Ilphas heals Adrifa, who casts a defensive spell.
Teorin attacks the Brute, doing some serious damage.
Brega shoots a bolt at the caster, and its screaming path threatens to upset the rest of Team Sahuagin! They all make their saves, however.
The remaining Brute shifts to attack Hmerrin. He stabs with his harpoon! Hmerrin takes 9 damage!
The officer, meanwhile, keeps up his assault on Asteria. He misses with his trident, but he bites her for 8 damage!
The caster retrieves a wand and activates it.
The captain shifts away from the blurred Adrifa to attack Teorin. He makes 4 attacks, and all 4 hit! Teorin takes a total of 39 physical and 8 cold damage from 4 hits [let me know if you need that broken down.]
The champion turns his attention to Toston! He hits twice with the trident! Toston takes a total of 29 damage!
(OoC: Hit a bunch of buttons by accident, ignore the d10 rolls and the d3)
Medina (HP: 25; AC 26/23/21) and her shadow move together in unison, flanking the Champion. Medina spends another point of Ki and launches into a Flurry of Fists (17 vs AC, 5 Damage; 24 vs AC 9 Damage; 19 vs AC 5 Damage), and her shadow throws a couple punches as well (33 vs AC 6 Damage; 21 vs AC 8 Damage). Bless, 10 min
Teorin (HP:88; AC 22/15/17) shoulders through the assault and Glares Intimidatingly at the Captain (Intimidating Glare: 10) and takes a stab at the beast (30 vs AC, 11 Damage). Bless, 10 min Rage, 20 rounds
Gabriel (AC: 16/16/13)]/b] begins to conjure magical energies and his eyes flash like storm clouds lit by lightning. With great effort he calls forth a Large Air Elemental (Summon Monster V) into existence next to the enemy spellcaster (AC 21/17/13 -1 Size mod). Immediately it tears into the Sahuagin (28 vs AC, 12 damage; 20 vs AC, 8 damage). Bless, 10 min Summon Monster V, 10 rounds
[b]Adrifa (HP:66, AC:27/19/21, 20% coneal) follows the Captain and makes two graceful strikes with her longsword (30 vs AC, 9 Damage; 25 vs AC, 12 Damage). Bless, 10 min Mage Armor, 6 hours Force Shield Blur, 10 min Combat Expertise, 1 rnd
With no visible effect, Brega (AC 20/15/16) abandons the Screaming Bolts, and focuses on putting down the heaviest hitter. She loads another bolt and fires at the Champion (23 vs AC; 19 damage). Bless, 10 min
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:19/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+10=25 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 12:36:22 PM
Toston gets knocked out from 2 strikes of the trident and then wakes up to find an elfish healer standing over him.
The gnome then attempts to crawl diagonally away from the champion without provoking an attack of opportunity, hoping to be able to stand up next round. (25 vs champion's CMD + 5 to avoid an AOO by crawling away)
Active Effects Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 16 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit prone: -4 AC vs Melee, +4 AC vs Range, -4 to hit on melee attack rolls
Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+15=30 ; d8+4=9 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 1:33:22 PM
Var sees the caster reach for a wand. "No you don't." He says as he loads another arrow into his longbow. He fires it quickly. He hopes that the damage he is causing is taking it toll on the caster.(standard action, Attack Action d20=30, 9 dmg)
(47 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak Tuesday January 10th, 2017 4:18:52 PM
Lornak maneuvers to flank the Sahuagin Lieutenant engaged with Asteria. (Move Action) He loads another bolt into his crossbow. (Standard Action)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=94 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 5:30:11 PM
"Toston!" Dušan cries out in concern as he sends his spectral hand over to the fallen gnome's aid. Concern for his friend snaps Dušan's concentration into crisp focus and Wold's Blood responds in kind sending him a particular strong Ley Line to tap into. Arcane energies warp to his Spectral Hand and fill Toston with a rejuvenating force.
(OOC: d100 = 94 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1, L3 2/1 Cure Moderate Wounds on Medina 2d8+5=11 48 rounds Spectral Hand 47 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 46 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+13=19 ; d20+13=26 ; d6+6=12 ; d8+9=13 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 6:24:44 PM
Hmerrin grimaces at the bite of the harpoon, but figures the guy attacking Asteria is the real problem,
The young fighter keeps slamming away.
-- Full attack on officer Battleaxe hits ac 19 for 13 hp Handaxe hits ac 26 for 12 hp
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 48/50, Sanctuary 4/5) 3d8+5=22 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 9:21:22 PM
Still worried about Asteria, Ethani keeps a hold of the potion and channels more energy into Asteria (25 health...rerolled a one in the last roll). She shifts her glance to Toston,.
"Dusan!" Ethani calls out "You need me to shift over to Toston?" If Dusan indicates she is needed with Toston, Ethani heads toward Toston, otherwise she sticks near Asteria.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 46/50, Rage 9/12, Improved Uncanny d20+19=23 ; d12+16=26 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 9:46:36 PM
Asteria grunts a quick thanks to Ethani, before smacking the guy still in front of her.
DM Kathy d20+18=35 ; d8=2 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+15=19 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d6=6 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+13=29 ; d8=2 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+15=29 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d8=1 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 11:21:15 PM Ilphas hurries up to heal Toston, who tries to move away from his opponent. Unfortunately, the Sahuagin captain knows his stuff and is able to get in an opportunity attack. Toston takes 9 more damage, which Dušan and Wilford are able to cancel out with some healing of their own.
Medina and her shadow team up to damage the champion some more. Her twin sister Brega shoots him for still more damage.
Teorin glares at the captain, which is less effective than his stabbing (although the stabbing is pretty darned effective). Adrifa follows up with a couple of slices from her blade.
Gabriel begins to summon. Since summon spells take a full round to cast, the elemental will appear at the beginning of Gabriel's turn next round, although we'll save those attacks.
Var shoots the caster again, while Lornak shifts position and re-loads.
Hmerrin finishes off the officer.
Ethani heals Asteria, who finishes off the Brute.
The caster points at Medina, and sends one of her icy bolts at the dwarf. It misses.
The captain also targets Medina, hitting twice with his trident! And then with his claw! Medina takes 28 physical and 2 cold damage!
The champion targets both Teorin and Adrifa! Teorin is hit with the trident for 15 damage! Adrifa is hit with the claw and spiked shield for 29 damage!
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Wednesday January 11th, 2017 9:50:37 AM
Hmerrin looks around, and decides now would be a good time for some payback. Axes ready, the young fighter circles around the ongoing battle, heading for fish-cleric.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=26 ; d20+4=8 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 3:58:59 PM
Wil steps 20 feet South to the UnderPriestess's side. He is perfectly stealthy (Stealth: 26) He fires a bolt, overconfidently assured that it would strike but the bolt from the crossbows fires wildly into the crowd. Wil grimaces. "That wasn't you was it?" Will asked Cicero. "Oh no," was the answer, "you did that on your own." "That confirms the crossbows fate then. I'm done with it. I will be selling it or trading it away for something," with that Wil put the bow away and stood ready to cast another summoning spell next round. "Took you long enough," Cicero snapped. (Attack: 8 - Hit: 20)
Orisons: Guidance x1, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x1 - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - (Moderate heal used 2) Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds -
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+5=18 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 3:59:27 PM
Var lowers his longbow and takes a moment to release the tension in his muscles. He shifts his neck from side to side and hears familiar popping sound coming from his neck and shoulders. He grunts and nocks another arrow. He sends if flying at the caster. (Move Action Attack Action d20=18)
(46 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak d20+15=17 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 4:08:31 PM
Lornak watches as Hmerrin re positions. He is glad that the spell cast on him did not take too much of a tole on him. However, he does not fault the you man's desire for a temporary reprieve from this fight. It has been viscous. Lornak shuffles up next to him and says sardonically; "Together again." He then looses a bolt into the Sahuagin Captain and curses when it misses the mark. (d20=17)
(46 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Wednesday January 11th, 2017 6:26:14 PM
Toston feels another stab from the trident as he crawls aware from the champion and then feels his flesh knit back together again.
Being out of the range of the Champion, Toston retakes his feet and then casts chill touch opting to hold the charge. He feels the cold necromantic energies coalesce in his palm as he readies to expend the spell next round against one of his enemies.
Active Effects: Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 15 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit chill touch: held charge (touch 1d6 + DC 13 or 1 Str damage or + 1d6 + DC 13 or 1 Str damage onto an unarmed strike)
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=10 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 7:02:29 PM
"Toston looks better," Dušan responds to Ethani, "but Medina looks a little worse for wear."
Dušan sends his Spectral Hand over to Medina to cast Cure Moderate Wounds. Dušan tries with all his might to maintain a hold on the Ley Line, but the Wold giveth and taketh away.
(OOC: d100 = 10 Ley Roll, Spell is not cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1, L3 1/1 Cure Moderate Wounds on Medina 2d8+5=11 47 rounds Spectral Hand 46 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 45 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 47/50, Sanctuary 3/5, Spiritual Weapon 5/5) d20+7=11 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 9:36:45 PM
Finally breathing a sigh of relief, Ethani hands the potion over to Asteria. With a tone that leaves no room for argument, Ethani commands "Drink it!"
Nodding at Dusan's comment, Ethani tries a change of tactic as she begins to head once more toward the fray. She casts a spell (Spiritual Weapon) and a large, glowing trident appears directly above the Underpriestess. Slashing to the side, the trident misses the Underpriestess altogether (AC 11 Sheeesh!)
Squeezing past Asteria, Ethani makes her way toward the front lines. .
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d8+10=16 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+12=23 ; 2d4+10=13 ; d4+5=8 ; d4+5=7 ; d3+3=6 ; d6+7=10 ; d4+7=11 ; d20+12=22 ; 2d10+8=20 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+14=21 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+16=19 ; d8+7=10 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 9:36:55 PM
(OoC: didn't see that Summoning spells needed a full round to cast) After a slight delay, Gabriel (AC: 16/16/13) is able to bring an Air Elemental through the veil of the Material Plane, which immediately launches into an attack against the Sahuagin spellcaster (28 vs AC, 12 damage; 20 vs AC, 8 damage). He then kicks on his Boots of Levitation, bringing him up to a height of 10ft, in order to have a better angle of attack. Bless, 10 min Summon Monster V, 10 rounds
Ilphas (AC 16/13/15) clasps his hands together and recites a chant of healing. (Mass Cure Light Wounds) Adrifa, Medina, Teorin, Dusan, Hmerrin, Asteria and Wilford all regain 16 Hit Points. Bless, 10 min Sanctuary, 5 rnds
Teorin (HP:91; AC 22/15/17) screeches in rage as he continues to trade blows with the Sahuagin Captain (38 vs AC natural 20, crit confirm: 21 vs AC (miss), 11 damage; 23 vs AC, 8 damage; 31 vs AC, 7 damage; 23 vs AC, 6 damage) Bless, 10 min Rage, 19 rnds
Brega (AC 20/15/16) loads and fires another bolt at the Captain (22 vs. AC; 20 damage) Bless, 10 min
The Champion's attacks flit through Medina's (HP: 41; AC 26/23/21) Shadow, but does not seem to have much of an effect. (OoC: is that how we're ruling it? I can change it if it's not.) Medina moves up to the spellcaster, and attempts to disable her, with her Shadow assisting (Shadow: Aid another: 23; Stunning fist: 21 vs AC; 10 Non-Lethal damage; target must make a Fort save (19) vs being Stunned for 1 round). Bless, 10 min Wind Stance: 20% Concealment, 1 rnd
Adrifa (HP:51, AC:27/19/21, 20% coneal) shifts down the line as well, and makes two attacks utilizing her Combat Expertise, but only one hits (33 vs AC; 10 damage) Bless, 10 min Mage Armor Force Shield Blur, 10 min Combat Expertise, 1rnd
[Edited by DM Kathy to add an "f" in the word "shift" so that Jerry doesn't yell at us.]
Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 45/50, Rage 8/12, Improved Uncanny, Barkskin d20+19=21 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 9:47:55 PM
Giving Ethani a side glance, Asteria none the less does as she's instructed and drinks the potion.
Immediately noticing her skin grow tougher, Asteria marches forward and takes a swing at the big ugly Champion. "Hey you...ugly...I got something for you." Perhaps a little too cocky in the force she swings her axe, Asteria misses the Champion, instead she nearly connects with Adrifa. (AC21...bleh) "Whoops, sorry about that." Asteria calls out.
Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 45/50, Rage 8/12, Improved Uncanny, Barkskin Wednesday January 11th, 2017 10:18:32 PM
OOC: Whoops, my bad...Asteria can only drink the potion and move this round.
DM Kathy d20+17=33 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+15=33 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d4=1 ; d6=5 Wednesday January 11th, 2017 11:11:32 PM Hmerrin re-positions, ready for the next part of the fight. Wilford fires at the cater, but misses. He blames Cicero, but whatever it is must be contagious because Var misses his shot, too. Then Lornak misses the captain.
Toston gets to his feet and casts a spell, ready to deliver it once he catches his breath.
Dušan sends his Spectral Hand to cure Medina, but the Wold's ley lines do not give up their magic easily.
Ethani yells at Asteria to drink her potion, like she's her mom or something! Asteria drinks up while Ethani casts a Spiritual Weapon. It also misses the caster. Blame Cicero; everybody else is.
But it's all good, because Gabriel's Air Elemental shows up and puts the caster down for the count! Gabriel activates his boots and drifts upward to get a bird's-eye view.
Ilphas heals several injured party members.
Teorin attacks the captain. Only his first and third blows find their mark; AC 23 does not appear to be good enough.
Brega fires again at the captain, but misses this time. Darn that Cicero!
Medina and her shadow maneuver to attack the caster, but she goes down just as they arrive.
Adrifa lands a blow on the champion.
Back-to-back, the captain and the champion show no signs of giving up. The captain goes after Teorin. He hits 4 times, but luckily does not succeed at his critical hit! Teorin takes a total of 37 physical damage and 10 cold damage.
The champion targets Adrifa, and hits 4 times! Adrifa takes a total of 43 damage.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/18; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday January 12th, 2017 11:53:31 AM
"Looks like these guys are hanging on," Will says as he ignores Cicero's complaints regarding blame for all the troubles. "We need to find a way to soften them up." "I can take them," Cicero says. "No," Wil says. "There are enough weapons surrounding them. Will steps forward and casts Divine Favor on Medina (giving her +1 luck bonus on attack and damage rolls) Cicero though is irritated and can barely be contained. Wil's own shadow begins to quiver.
Orisons: Guidance, Virtue Lv1: Summon Monster I - x1, Entropic Shield - x1, Divine Favor - D: Touch of Darkness- x1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - x1 - (Moderate heal used 2) Channel energy 2d6 -x1 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds -
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+10=15 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 11:57:12 AM
Toston further gathers his magical energies (swift action: arcane strike) then moves up and gains flanking on the Champion with the elemental.
He then attempts to punch the Champion with a stunning fist attempt but Cicero's luck strikes again (15 vs AC ; miss)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : 1 hour - ??? = +4 AC Shield : 14 rounds = +4 shield AC; immunity magic missile bless: +1 vs saves on fear; +1 to hit chill touch: held charge (touch 1d6 + DC 13 or 1 Str damage or + 1d6 + DC 13 or 1 Str damage onto an unarmed strike)
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { 45 charges on wand of mage armor (unless more charges were used) Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 5; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 5 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 5 left 1/1
Stunning Fist (2/3) Fort Save: DC 15 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 15 }
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 d20+15=23 ; d8+4=10 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 6:42:40 PM
Var raises an eyebrow as he witnesses Gabriel's Air elemental seem to devour the Sahuagin caster. His lips purse in a grimace; "Show off." He grumbles. The remaining Sahuagin are still quite a threat so he adjusts to a new target. He nocks a fresh arrow into his longbow and aims it at the Champion and fires. (Standard Action, Attack Action 20=23, 10 dmg)
Var HP:42/42 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:21 Thursday January 12th, 2017 6:43:08 PM
(45 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+15=22 ; d4+3=4 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 6:52:05 PM
Lornak curses under his breath as when he sees his bolt go wide. Even though the caster goes down the savage attacks Teorin and Adrifa shake him up. They might not be part of his adventuring troop but they are Crescent Moon Trading Company contemporaries and it pains him to see good people get hurt. These thoughts affect his aim when he fires another round at the Sahuagin Lieutenant. (Standard Action, Attack Action d20=22, 4 dmg) He's not confident the bolt finds its mark.
(46 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+13=33 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+9=14 ; d8+9=16 ; d8+9=16 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 6:55:36 PM
Hmerrin gives his neck a good crack, and then steps in to help take on the champion. -------- Move 10', attack champion Battleaxe - NAT 20 - Crit threat hits ac27! ohpleaseohpleaseohplease
46 hp damage!
14 if not a crit
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=17 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 7:21:47 PM
Dušan is continully impressed by the fortitude of Teorin, but begins to panick as Adrifa is assailed by a flurry of attacks. With a slight effort he sends his spectral hand over to her aid. With quite a bit more effort he casts Cure Moderate wounds, just barely able to coax the Ley Line back under his control.
(OOC: d100 = 17 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 3/1, L3 0/1 Cure Moderate Wounds on Medina 2d8+5=14 46 rounds Spectral Hand 45 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 44 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier)
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) d20+7=26 ; d20+7=11 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=19 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+13=17 ; d4+7=10 ; d4+7=11 ; d3+2=5 ; 4d8+10=37 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=35 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=7 ; d8+4=10 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 8:39:47 PM
From on high, Gabriel (AC: 16/16/13) delivers electric justice in the form of two Shocking Rays (OoC: I totally did scorching ray wrong earlier, sorry.) (Against the Captain: 26 vs Touch AC; 14 lightning damage) (Against the Champion: 11 vs Touch AC; 19 lightning damage). Bless, 10 min Summon Monster V, 9 rounds Boots of Levitation The Elemental (AC 24/20/16) lashes out at the Champion, next (32 vs AC, 6 damage; 35 vs AC; 8 damage).
Bleeding profusely, Teorin (HP:56; AC 25/18/20) is as unrelenting as typhoon, continuing to lay into the Sahuagin Captain (25 vs. AC, 10 Damage; 14 vs AC = miss; 23 vs AC Critical hit - confirmation 17 vs AC, 11 damage; 29 vs AC, 5 bite damage). Bless, 10 min Rage, 19 rounds
Breathing hard from exertion, Ilphas (AC 19/16/18) places a hand on Adrifa's back, and recites another litany of Ebyron. (Cast Cure Critical Wounds: 37 HP) Bless, 10 min Sanctuary, 4 rounds
Adrifa (HP:45, AC:28/20/22, 20% coneal) cries out as the Sahuagin champion nearly kills her. Only through the toughness of her martial training and Ilphas' healing does she remain in the fight. She makes an elaborate gesture with her sword, and the air chimes as she activates her Protective Ward (all allies within 10ft gain +3 Deflection bonus to AC) Bless, 10 min Mage Armor Force Shield Blur, 10 min Protective Ward, 3 rounds
"Oh you're gonna make me break out the expensive rounds, aren't you?" Brega (AC 20/15/16) says, pulling a heavy Adamantite bolt from her quiver and loading it into her crossbow. Unfortunately she doesn't compensate for the weight of the bolt, and the shot quickly veers off target (15 vs AC). Bless, 10 min
Medina (HP: 41; AC 29/26/24) closes in on the Champion, and focuses her Ki on her Flury of Blows. (21 vs AC, 5 damage; 24 vs AC, 7 damage; 25 vs AC, 10 damage). Her Shadow, meanwhile, hangs back and looks at Wil quizzically. (At least you think so, hard to tell with a incorporeal silhouette.) Bless, 10 min Divine Favor
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) d20+7=10 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 9:09:21 PM
Ethani directs the trident to attack the Underpriestess once more, and once more, it misses terribly. (I mean seriously AC10??)
Seeing that the other clerics seem to have the healing gig covered, Ethani casts another offensive spell, hoping for better results. She looks over at the Champion and calls out "Foul beast, Alemi commands you to be still!" (Casting Hold Person DC16)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20, Bless ??/?? Bull's Strength 44/50, Rage 7/12, Improved Uncanny, d20+19=27 ; d12+16=20 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 9:58:29 PM
Asteria moves closer to the Captain, growling as she does so. The battle seems to be coming to an end, so she hopes to end it soon. Asteria slashes at the Captain.
--- Move 15 feet
27 vs. AC for 20 damage
DM Kathy Thursday January 12th, 2017 10:42:48 PM Wilford casts Divine Favor on Medina, to Cicero's visible disgust.
Toston attempts a Stunning Fist attack, but misses. Lornak also misses with his attack. [OOC: there aren't any Lieutenants left; just the Captain and Champion. But that shot wouldn't have hit either of them.]
Var has better luck with his shot at the Champion. Hmerrin's luck is better still, as he scores a devastating critical hit! The Champion staggers, but is still up!
Dušan heals Adrifa some more.
Ethani's Spiritual Weapon continues attacking the caster, but misses. Perhaps it is confused because the caster is already down.
Asteria lands a solid blow on the Captain.
From his lofty position, Gabriel finishes off the Champion! And damages the Captain as well.
Ilphas heals Adrifa, who activates some defensive magic.
Brega's shot flies wide, but it makes no difference. Slashing and biting, Teorin finishes off the Captain. Medina and her shadow can stand down, as can the rest of you. The battle is won!
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=11 ; Friday January 13th, 2017 11:28:48 AM
"Aww..." Cicero says to Wil. "The little guy fell down." Wil ignored him and immediately began to search the fallen fish people for valuables. (Perception: 11) "Don't mess with the Unnamed Ones. We will destroy you," Wil shouts.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=11 ; Friday January 13th, 2017 11:28:48 AM
"Aww..." Cicero says to Wil. "The little guy fell down." Wil ignored him and immediately began to search the fallen fish people for valuables. (Perception: 11) "Don't mess with the Unnamed Ones. We will destroy you," Wil shouts.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Friday January 13th, 2017 6:11:24 PM
Toston dismisses the held charge of the spell. He says to the rest of his allies, "Well that ended rather anticlimactically. You know we still don't have a name for our group. I'm not too keen on the Unnamed Ones but maybe we could be something like the Helpful Strangers, The Nameless Adventurers or Anonymous Ones?"
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Saturday January 14th, 2017 9:23:24 AM
"I was all good with Silver Scorpions, myself," Hmerrin answers Toston, wiping off his blades.
The young fighter looks around.
"So, uh, now what?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday January 15th, 2017 2:05:57 PM
"Well nothing strikes fear into the heart like vagueness." Dušan mentions to no one in particular.
He then proceeds to make sure all his allies are standing or at least sitting upright and conscious. He doesn't have any love loss on the warmongering Sahuagin, but if Ethani or Ilphas begin treating the Sahuagin, Dušan will begrudgingly assist starting with casting stabilize on those nearest death's door.
Var (Tom I) Sunday January 15th, 2017 6:14:38 PM
"Nice shooting." Var says to Brega, who responds without looking up at him with "Yeah, I know."
Var begins searching bodies for loot, and takes a peek a the chest they were carrying for payment.
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) 5d6=16 ; d6=4 ; Sunday January 15th, 2017 6:29:50 PM
"By the gods.." Adrifa says, catching her breath. After a moment she begins to check on the rest of the party "Everyone okay? Any casualties?"
Ilphas Channels Divinity in order to help heal the wounded (+19 HP). Afterwards he finds a dry spot on a nearby log and sits down to catch his breath.
Gabriel drops back down the ground and lets out an explosive "WOO! Did you see that? I was all like 'Lightning Bolt! Lightning Bolt!'" He says excitedly, wildly waving his arms to add emphasis. He catches himself when he sees Ilphas, and Gabriel quickly runs to his side to aid the old man.
Shouldering her crossbow, Brega joins Medina, and the two begin conversing in low tones and stripping the bodies of armor and weapons, making a pile of each.
Teorin takes a few more stabs at the Sahuagin Captain before he realizes that the creature is dead. Before the rage leaves his blood, he climbs atop the Captain and lets out a primal howl of victory. "Teorin..." Adrifa says, tending to her own wounds. Teorin wanders over to where Ilphas is sitting his log trying to shoo off Gabriel's concerns, and curls up at his feet falling asleep almost immediately.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=23 ; Sunday January 15th, 2017 8:17:08 PM
Lornak takes a moment to catch his breath, but only a moment. As he listens to the idle chat of his comrades in arms, he stows his crossbow. He quickly scans the scene to see if Adrifa's concern for causalities are warranted. Satisfied that they are not he walks to the edge of the clearing and scans the coastline. (Perception d20=23)
"I don't see any sign of reinforcements, but we should not linger. Gather spoils but do it quickly." He says and the turns toward Ethani and asks; "Besides leaving these corpses to rot is there anything we can do to leave a message for Sahuagin that we mean business and not to return?"
This Isn't Over
DM Kathy Sunday January 15th, 2017 9:54:56 PM
[Everybody take 3900 XP for that scene.]
The battle over, you begin the mopping-up process. Most of your foes are gone for good, but you are able to save the caster and one of the lieutenants. What you should do with them is another question, although Lornak's question about sending a message to the Sahuagin might be your answer.
Meanwhile, you efficiently strip the gear from your fallen foes. There are, of course, other adventurers here who want their share of the treasure. There is some back-and-forth, and when the negotiations are done, here's what you end up with:
mwk trident (2), mwk underwater heavy crossbow (4), feather token (anchor), dagger (5), mwk harpoon (2), cloak of resistance +1 (2), +1 studded leather, gold unholy symbol, leather armor (2), +1 trident, +1 breastplate, mwk studded leather, mwk spiked heavy steel shield, belt of giant strength +2, gold and pearl toque
And just to be perfectly clear, the above is what you PCs take away. The B team has their loot already; there's no need to share further. :)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Monday January 16th, 2017 4:21:24 PM
Hmerrin looks over at Asteria. "Dice for the belt?" he asks. "Or anyone else also want it?"
In response to Lornak, he says. "Probably best for all if Ethani gives them the 'go away and never come back' speech, and then maybe we get really lucky and they don't and the Houses don't find out what we been up to, and we can go back to being your average friendly folks at the CMTC."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday January 16th, 2017 7:18:49 PM
Dušan nods in agreement with Hmerrin, the whole time ogling the masterwork underwater heavy crossbows, "That seems to make sense to me... is anyone going to take this?" he asks with an exaggerated reach towards the crossbow, "I mean I know my record using one of these isn't great, but a better tool might help with that."
Var (Tom I) Monday January 16th, 2017 8:32:14 PM
"Naw, that's all yours." Var says to Dusan. "So...uh, what now?"
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Monday January 16th, 2017 8:35:45 PM
After a bit of a rest, Ilphas gets back to healing up the rest of his party.
Teorin snores loudly on the ground, while the Grimshield twins stand around looking bored.
Having recovered some lost health, Adrifa watches over the group as they pick through the spoils.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Monday January 16th, 2017 8:56:55 PM
Toston notices that the spell he tried to dismiss didn't quite go away the way he expected. The cold invisible necromantic energies coalesced into visible fiery energies which quickly spread over the gnome's body leaving his clothing untouched. In the wake of the flames, if one were to look closely at Toston's skin one would notice a faint gold hue to it when the light hits it just the right way. Furthermore if one were to look close enough at it one would also see a fine scale pattern.
"It would appear I have unlocked new depths of the power of my draconic heritage. I even managed to stay standing this time." Toston says to no one in particular, "neat."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday January 16th, 2017 9:24:22 PM
Asteria lets her rage fall, and drops to one knee. Looking around at the work they did on those fish people, she sighs in relief before turning to look at Hmerrin. "Yeah, I mean, belts are cool. But, I did get that cool ring last time. You can get the belt this time."
Looking over the rest of the loot, Asteria decides she has no interest in it. "I don't care who gets what with the rest of the stuff. Unless it's shiny and no one wants it. I could probably find some use in it."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 16th, 2017 9:27:25 PM
Ethani stands, glaring at the dead Sahuagin, quite uncharacteristically. After the bodies are looted, Ethani gives then a final kick in disgust. When she dies speak, it is in a strangely malicious, and unEthani tone. "Burn the bodies! This scum does not deserve to rest in the eternal peace of the waters."
Ethani turns to the captives and burns with rage for several minutes, obviously at war within herself. When she does speak, it is dripping with years of pent up anger. "If I did not know that Alemi would disapprove, I would say burn them too. They will not change. They will ALWAYS be the murdering scum you see now. But I'd you wish to let them keep their wretched lives, then I will be more than glad to let them know how lucky they are to keep their sorry lives." Stomping off, Ethani seeks to distance herself from the foul enemy of her younger years.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday January 16th, 2017 10:24:36 PM
Lornak sees the fire in her eyes and hears it in her voice when Ethani responds. He gently grabs her shoulders and says; "The fight is over, love. The day is won. We will take it from here." Lornak angrily turns towards the group, his eyes pleading. He doesn't quite know what to do with the prisoners. Thoughts of burning them at the stake surface in his mind. "That is not the CMNT way." He thinks to himself.
"I suggest we follow her summation. Gather the dead, we build a pyre." He looks at the prisoners. "Make them watch..."
"...then we can decide whether or not to add fuel to the fire."
DM Kathy Monday January 16th, 2017 10:44:33 PM
You begin the process of divvying up the loot. The other team has loot of their own, of course, though their divvying is somewhat hampered by the fact that one of them is still asleep.
Luckily, Asteria is made of sterner stuff.
You discuss what is to be done with the prisoners, relying on Ethani's usual sense of compassion. However, compassion seems to be in short supply when she's asked to deal with the Sahuagin.
Meanwhile, Toston is looking a little....dragon-y.
You can easily make a pyre of the dead, but actually getting it to burn takes some effort. They Sahuagin are, after all, fresh from the water; the area is low and swampy, and while Gabriel has plenty of lightning to send at the pyre, fire harder to come by. You set it alight at last, however, and a column of black smoke begins reaching into the sky.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:00:12 AM
"Hey, is Toston turning into one of those Sahuagin? Is that scales I see? Our little friend is going through some awesome changes." "I'm feeling a bit of change come one myself. Should head over for some WLA training soon. I don't think I've done that properly yet," he adds.
(Perception: 12)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 5:29:03 PM
Lornak watches the column of black billow up into the sky above his head. It is a foul sight that matches his mood. Curse these fanatics. What ways do they possess to get Ethani worked up counter to her nature? He wants to make an example of them by throwing the live ones into the pyre and watching them burn, but what good would that do? No word of what happened here would reach the Sahuagin.
Lornak brandishes his rapier and rushes over to the captured caster. He points the weapon at her throat and gestures for her to stand. He keeps his distance but leads her over towards the pyre at swordpoint. With hatred in his eyes and through gritted teeth he says to her; "Dirt City is no longer part of your war." He then raises his weapon high and slashes down hard on her bonds, freeing them. "Leave now and never return."
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+3=23 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 6:47:00 PM
Hmerrin blinks at Ethani's venom. "Well, that oughtta do it," he deadpans, while trying to gauge the fishpeople's reaction
Perception 23. Waste of a nat 20, right there
The young man's gaze rises to the smoking pyre. "Naw, ain't nobody gonna notice that. Big, black smoke coming outta a marsh...maybe we should get ourselves along now?"
--- OOC - Everyone please see treasure email, and make a claim if you want something.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 7:08:53 PM
Toston says to Wil, "My newfound power is driven by the element of fire, not water. I am descended from gold dragons not fish people. Also I just gained some built in armor, which should come in handy considering how easy it was for some of those Sahuagin to hit me."
He then turns to Dušan and says, "Speaking of armor, I think I'm going to start casting mage armor on you, Dušan if we expect trouble, moving forward. Forgive me for not extending this boon sooner to a fellow caster."
Toston then approaches the surviving Sahuagin and says to them, "Do not involve our city further in your war. If you do, you will regret it."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 8:19:02 PM
Flickering flames reflect on Dušan's eyes is he looses himself in the crimson glow for a moment until Toston pulls him back to the moment. "Thank you. I could probably use a little protection. I didn't realize the effects lasted so long." And turns to Hmerrin, "I agree. This place will be muvh too popular soon."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:13:55 PM
Asteria blinks at her sis's foul mood. Ethani was always kind, or at least calm. For a moment, she considers following the sea elf. Then, she embraces the warmth of the fire. Sure, it's gross to think about the bodies burning in there, but if she closed her eyes, it reminded the barbarian of a bonfire, like the ones her tribe used to make to cook for a feast. It was relaxing, in a way. "We should cook some nice roast when we get home. I'm starving!"
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:29:12 PM
Ethani relaxes a bit when Lornak pulls her aside, but the anger at years of atrocities at the hands of the Sahuagin is not a fire to be easily extinguished. Relishing in the destruction of the corpses, yet more than a little wary of the flames, Ethani turns to the captives, addressing them in Aquan.
"My friend is kind. But I can assure you, I am not. If you ever return to this town, or I suspect that you have been involved with hostilities with the merfolk, I will hunt you down. You will beg for a quick death, but it will not come." Tempted to go further, Ethani leaves things are they are. As it is, she has already placed herself and Ashira in more of a precarious situation than she should have.
Turning to Lornak, Ethani leans on his shoulder. "The others are right. We should go."
Ethani shakes her head at Asteria. "Go ahead. I'm not feeling too hungry tonight."
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 10:40:20 PM
"we are only allowing you leave alive so that you can take this message back to your masters. This mercy will not be given a second time.". Adrifa says to the Sahaugin.
She pulls Toston aside and says "Your group should head back to the City, I'll take my group and circle around to make sure they leave. We'll meet you back at Crescent Moon."
Var (Tom I.) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 10:46:12 PM
Quietly, Var says to Lornak "Your girlfriend is scary when she's mad."
DM Kathy Tuesday January 17th, 2017 11:08:55 PM Toston explains his new-found powers and extends an offer of help to Dušan for future combats.
You release the prisoners, with Lornak, Toston, and Ethani offering suitable threats. The officer looks as if he would like to reply, but thinks better of it. He takes the caster by the arm, and they wade into the sea.
Hmerrin worries about the smoke, and Asteria wants her dinner, so you make your way back into Dirt Ciy.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Wednesday January 18th, 2017 7:34:29 AM
"Right then, Adrifa's team is going to make sure the Sahuagin go back to where they belong. Let's rendezvous at HQ for debriefing with Boggs and Ron." Toston suggests
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 12:00:24 PM
"Oi, the smell of burning flesh is far worse then the smell I've developed being an Eye of Gargul. I'm anxious to leave plus the consequences of retaliation. Threats will only go so far. I say we leave before they decide to test our threats." He then pats Toston on the shoulder feeling his new scales. "Was ribbing you a bit about the scales fish man.." He then smiles and puts his hood back over his tight, knitted hair.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=25 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2017 5:31:15 PM
Lornak is surprised when Ethani leans into him. He isn't ready for it, yet he is grateful for it. He didn't think after his rebuke of her advances he would see familiarity on the battlefield. After all the turmoil with the Sahuagin he feels that she deserves some respite. He gently acquiesces to her presence.
Lornak dumbfoundedly starts to answer Var's comment and quickly changes his denial; "Yeah, I better watch myself." He admits.
Lornak thanks Adrifa's team, pulls his own hood down to shield his eyes and falls in step with his own and heads back into Dirt City. (Stealth d20=25)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Wednesday January 18th, 2017 6:45:47 PM
Hmerrin cleans off his axes, stows them, and clanks off along with his comrades.
Var (Tom I.) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 8:41:41 PM
On their way out of the swamp, Var speaks up. "Y'know, in a lota ways, I got a lot to teach you cityfolk about th' outside world. 'An I think you're all smart enough to learn a thing'r'two."
(Var has accepted the group as his hunting pack)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 8:53:58 PM
Grabbing of the best of the tridents (+1 trident), Ethani wipes it clean and stores it next to her spear on her back.
Sticking close to Lornak, Ethani occupys herself in prayer all the way back to HQ.
Alemi, Father, bringer of healing, please forgive me. I know I should not hate them. I know that you teach that to hold a grudge is like tying a millstone around your own neck. I know that I should be an ambassador of the healing you bring. Please heal my soul. Please take away my hatred and pain. Please help me to let go of the wounds that have cut so deep.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday January 18th, 2017 10:03:18 PM
Dušan look forward to getting away from the conflict. He casts Detect Magic keeping an eye out for any magical threats. To Var he says, "I'll give it a shot, but I'm glad we have you with us."
DM Kathy Thursday January 19th, 2017 12:25:41 AM
You keep a wary eye out, but you manage to return to Dirt City without incident. It is late afternoon by the time you near the CMTC offices again, but Dirt City is still a hive of uneasy activity.
The other CMTC team joins you and reports no further Sahuagin sightings.
Boggs reports that there have been a few more skirmishes among low-level operatives of various Houses. "Everyone's on edge," he says. "Everyone is spoiling for a fight, and everyone thinks somebody else is to blame."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday January 19th, 2017 10:12:26 AM
"The Sahuagin have certainly caused a stir. It's been a really long day. We should start a bar fight. Anyone want to drink too much?" He said with a bit of a smirk. "Kidding, I never drink too much. So what's next on our list of things to do?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday January 19th, 2017 5:11:05 PM
Lornak gives a respectful nod to the other CMTC group as they join pow wow with Boggs. He is relieved to hear their report about the Sahuagin. He hopes never to see their like again. He knows that the wheels of rage are already turning throughout the city(and through the party) but asks with a heavy heart if anything can be done about it; "Can we spread word of the Sahuagin funeral pyre? Would it even have any effect to bring tensions down?"
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Thursday January 19th, 2017 6:45:04 PM
In response to Var, Hmerrin ducks his head in feigned modesty. "Aw, g'wan with you," he replies.
Meanwhile, back at HQ, the young man shakes his head at Lornak. "I dunno. We say we burned 'em. They ask why. We say cause they were the ones buying weapons. They ask how we know that. We say cause we got a couple Dunkles stashed out back. And then things go south."
A gleam comes into the lad's eye. "Wil, I got our name,"
"Scorpion Dunkles"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday January 19th, 2017 7:33:15 PM
"Define too much..." he suggests to will with a wink, "I don't suppose there's any chance this will blow over as the houses make examples of each other. I offer my scrying services if anyone thinks it will help."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Thursday January 19th, 2017 7:36:00 PM
Toston says, "We should be the Jolly Dunkels instead."
"In all seriousness, though I don't know how we can get everyone in the city to calm down. Maybe we could pay some casters to go around sporadically casting calm emotions? That could be an expensive proposition.unfortunately. There has to be some way to ease the tensions." the gnome says
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday January 19th, 2017 9:27:31 PM
Ethani signs. Yes, tension, that was definitely a plenty right now. She hold her thoughts for the moment because she does not know what to say.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday January 19th, 2017 10:46:36 PM
Var harrumphs. "After all we did to save the city, now they gonna tear themselves apart?" Var folds his arms and pouts.
But that only seems to last a for a moment. "Bar fight!" He says suddenly "What if we went out there an' busted some heads ourselves? Cause a little trouble for the troublemakers, eh?"
DM Kathy Friday January 20th, 2017 12:08:27 AM
After putting forth such an effort to defend the city, it is somewhat disappointing to learn that the citizens are still wary and distrustful of one another. But then, if they weren't, this wouldn't be Dirt City.
You talk about possible solutions, including sorcery and bar fights, but there's not much you can do at this point.
"One final thing," Boggs says. "It seems that this war, between the Merfolk and the Sahuagin, has already been going on for some time. Perhaps years. And each side has a very large army. This is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon, though with luck, we can minimize the effect on Dirt City."
And on that cheerful note, he sends you off to find your supper, your night's rest, and as much alcohol as you think prudent.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=22 ; Friday January 20th, 2017 2:47:29 PM
Lornak nods his respect to Boggs and takes his leave. He kind of figures there wouldn't be anything the group could do to keep the citizens of Dirt City from being at each others throats. He doesn't concern himself with it anymore. As he hits the streets he gets back to his cautious mode and keeps his eyes peeled for trouble(Persp d20=22). It has been a long day and he really just does not want part of any more conflict.
He would remiss if he did not notice how close Ethani walks beside him. He observed all too well her introverted prayer she mouthed to herself on the way back from the coast. His already intense feelings toward her are exemplified as his empathy for her trauma threatens to overwhelm his restraint. He yearns to comfort her, yet he himself has set a boundary, of which he is currently kicking himself suggesting.
As the group walks the streets he addresses Var's comment made about training; "I've had my fair share of time in the wilderness. One thing its taught me is that there is always something more to learn. I commend your effort to spread your knowledge and graciously welcome it." He says. "If you permit me, I would be happy to assist you in training the others."
When the group gets to the inn he orders an ale and two bowls of hot vegetable stew. He sits down across from her and slides a bowl across the table to her, a kind of peace offering. The last time he found himself sitting across from her at an inn, the conversation got very personal and did not come to any resolution. He does not want to burden her with anything like that tonight.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Sunday January 22nd, 2017 1:29:10 PM
Hmerrin plows through a couple bowls of stew and half a loaf of bread. He has some ale, but keeps it on the moderate side. "People have a nasty habit of trying to kill us," he points out.
Mostly he muses on what he's gotten himself into. It sure ain't the life of fame and fortune he thought it was.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 1:52:34 PM
Wil eats his fill in stew and ale. A little too much ale and he stumbles around a bit. He begins singing and dancing but the words are jibberish. The strangest thing is the shadows seem to dance with him.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 d20+2=17 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2017 6:19:10 PM
Toston orders a steak cooked medium rare, a baked potato, grilled veggies, a chunk of bread and a strong stout. He thinks his newly rekindled connection with his draconic heritage is the reason for his appetite.
After he finishes the meal he gives the staff a generous tip and orders a round of ale for the house on him. (OOC: oh kindly DM let me know how much to deduct for this)
He addresses the room and says, "Dirt City is my adopted home, I know tensions are high but at the end of the day we are all denizens of Dirt City. So please in this trying time think of your neighbors, be kind to one another and if you appreciate your drink, pay it forward. Outside forces are trying to tear us apart. We need to stick together."
(Charisma check: 17 OOC: I've not trained any relevant skills)
Var (Tom I.) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:34:26 PM
After dinner with the crew, Var tries to sit and enjoy the evening be he can't seem to get comfortable. "Hmerrin, you fancy a game of throwing axes?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:53:25 PM
Dušan orders a comforting meal and few too many ales. He was about to order another when Hmerrin states the unfortunate truth. This sobering thought gave him better judgment and Dušan decides against the next round just as the staff set another ale in front him on Toston's Tab. "Well, here's to bad decisions." and slaps a Touch of Glory on Toston's back. (+4 Charisma check = 21)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:54:28 PM
Ethan smiles at Lornak and gratefully accepts the stew.
"It's that's obvious, huh? I'm trying, but there's so much I so can't let go of. And then moving here, everything is so different here. It's just been a lot very quick..." Ethan leans in closer and gently kisses him, also using the most to communicate quietly. "I should have told you before, but I couldn't figure out how to. There are things about my family. And even I don't really understand. But it wasn't my choice to come here. I don't know if my mother is crazy or not, but if she isn't, then I may have just put myself and all of us in danger...Abe I don't even know why. .."
Relaxing her hold on Lornak, Ethan looks him in the eyes, hoping that she didn't just sound as crazy as she thought she did. Clearing her throat, Ethan stands. "I feel like a drink...but not here...and not dressed like this. Lornak, will you join me in my room in a few minutes? I want to show you one of the first places I visited when I cane here."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday January 22nd, 2017 9:11:07 PM
Asteria eats several hearty bowls of stew, and drinks to her heart's content. Then, she drinks a little more. No point in drinking if you don't drink excessive amounts. Shortly afterwards, the exhausted barbarian 'rests her eyes' on the counter. To anyone that says otherwise, she has several drunken words for them. "I'm not sleeping! You're sleeping... I've never slept before in my life. Except when I have."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday January 23rd, 2017 2:53:35 PM
Lornak patiently listens as Ethani speaks her mind. Again he is caught off guard when she steals a kiss. This time he doesn't mind so much. As he listens to her he is amazed at how similar their circumstances for coming to Dirt City are. Lornak finishes chewing, wipes his mouth and in a somber tone shares his own thoughts; "I've been running from the intrigues of my family's House for a long time." Memories of his mentor flash in his mind and he has to take a moment to compose himself; "I've never had a taste for them, they have gotten people close to me killed and however hard I try to distance myself they always have a way of finding me."
He sips his ale.
"I basically came here in exile, hurting from a loss that I cannot feel anything but guilt for. It wasn't until Boggs stumbled upon me and introduced me to this band of misfits..." He looks around the room at his comrades. "...that I found a place to belong again."
He stares forward eyes unfocused; "I pray that my associations do not rain misfortune upon them." He shakes his head when he realizes that he is heaping way too many bad tidings on the conversation so he cheerfully changes his demeanor. He looks into Ethani's eyes; "Let us here and now just vow never to see that happen."
Lornak raises an eyebrow at her invitation; "A night cap? I believe that would be about perfect right now." He says and finishes his ale.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday January 23rd, 2017 7:52:44 PM
One more round became one more round which yet became one more round to the point where Dušan lost count. He thought back to his earlier decision to stop at something much closer to moderation that was already a bit past moderation. Things were much clearer then. When Dušan couldn't decide weather that was literally clearer or figuratively clearer he finally had to admit he was done. To someone he hoped was Var, he said "I think I'm done. G'night."
DM Kathy Monday January 23rd, 2017 8:57:48 PM
You spend a convivial evening. Toston buys a round, which sets him back a gold piece. Hmerrin is cautious, pointing out that people keep trying to kill you. He and Var throw axes for a bit, until the management rather timidly asks you not to, and offers a round on the house.
Asteria is passed out on the bar, except of course she isn't! You are!
Toward the end of the evening, Dušan leads a general retreat back to Marsh House, with Wilford (and possibly some others) following.
Not Ethani and Lornak, however, who have made plans to get very convivial indeed.
Despite Hmerrin's fears, nobody tries to kill you on the way home.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Monday January 23rd, 2017 9:10:51 PM
Toston waits to see how his speech was received then makes his way back home. He was hoping to be able to afford some WLA training in the morning but even after the sale of the treasure from the Sahuagin he still finds himself about 200 gold short of the cost of the next tier of training. The gnome goes to bed hoping to figure out a way to afford training in the morning.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 23rd, 2017 9:32:36 PM
Dropping the very drunk Asteria off at the house, Ethani quickly pens a letter to her mother, describing the war between the merfolk and the Sahuagin. She describes the Sahuagin she fought with in great detail.
Changing into a very plain robe, Ethan guides Lornak through several back allies to the very seedy bar XXX. Heading toward the back, Ethan sits with Lornak at a particularly grubby table and orders an Aisildurian Red. Looking at her knowingly, the barker nods and hands Ethani her drink.
Several minutes later, a remarkably average human man pulls up a seat at the table. With brown hair and eyes, the man isn't too noteworthy other than the ear to ear smile he sports.
"Well young Miss, I dare say your Mother wouldn't be too keen on you being her. What's so important ?"
Ethani breaths a sigh of relief that she knows her contact, though still keeps her voice low "Lornak, let me introduce you to Smiley Jim one of the Pirates of Jack."
As she makes her introductions, Ethani slides her letter across the table. "Jim, you need to get this to her. She needs to know about how the Sahuagin are waging war against the merfolk and threatening Dirt City."
Jim looks seriously at the letter on the table and then tucks it carefully away in his tunic. Then, as his gaze shifts over to Lornak, Jim's smile returns. "And this fellow...do I need to tell her anything else?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+1=4 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 1:13:11 PM
Wil made it back home, or so he thinks it's home. In his state it may or may not be. He falls into an overstuffed chair and pukes. He stares at dinner then passes out. The alcohol in his blood mixes with his already retched scent from being a cleric of Gargul.
Var (Tom I.) Tuesday January 24th, 2017 7:03:56 PM
Var returns with the rest of the group to the Marsh House, after a nightcap or two he heads to his hammock. "Ho there, friend." He says to the stray dog lounging nearby. "It's been a day, I tell you. Between Fishmen and their wars, and Cityfolk and their...tomfoolery, why it's enuf to make a guy want to run back to the wilderness."
The dog watches him with his head cocked, and says "Boof.". Var has a good long laugh at that and says "You know what, Doctor Nesbit? You're all right.". Var tosses the dog some jerky and settles in for the night.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Tuesday January 24th, 2017 7:14:29 PM
Back at the house, Hmerrin tosses Toston a Bag of Holding.
"You guys had me hold onto this when I first got here," he tells the gnome. "There ain't nothing in it, but I never used it for anything. I'm good if you wanna sell it or whatever."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 8:00:45 PM
Lornak does his best to help his comrades get home safely. Bracing Var he manages to lug him back to Marsh House while simultaneously guiding Dusan literally and figuratively in the correct directions. He speeds off to his room and cleans up before presenting himself to Ethani. His heart pounds in anticipation of what may transpire in the next few hours. He makes his way to her room, ready to learn more about who she is and where she comes from and perhaps a little more... He nervously knocks on the door and when answered enters her room. He is confused and surprised to see her frantically at work. He is about to ask her what is going on when she grabs his hand and rushes out. What is this?
As the pair walks to wherever she is taking them he cannot help but ask questions in his mind. This is all very peculiar, especially her behavior. When they reach the bar he is astonished. What kind of night has she planned for them...? This isn't anything remotely what he expected. A conversation about trust surfaces and Lornak gulps and follows her into the XXX.
"This is not exactly what I had in mind for us this evening." He does his best not to look as out of place as he felt. "I am a bit confused..." He says as he gives her the benefit of the doubt. "...and you drink wine now?" When the human comes to the table and he sits up rigidly and listens to the conversation that transpires and all of the pieces fall into place.
Lornak's confusion is completely waylayed. All of his fears about this woman are replaced with appreciation. Such moxy. Such mystery. Such wondrous elegance. It is so alluring. When Smiley leaves the table, his adoration overtakes him. He looks into he eyes and utters; "You are a sublime." He has never felt such a truer statement leave his lips.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 9:23:40 PM
(OOC CREATURE! You are a sublime creature... newborns are so distracting sometimes...)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=52 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 9:26:49 PM
Dušan leans against someon he hopes is Lornak on the way home. Once there he takes a long draught of water and quick cast of Neutralize Poison and looks forward to a good nights rest.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 24th, 2017 10:34:07 PM
Apart from Lornak and Ethani, who are having a little adventure of their own, you all make it safely back to Marsh House. You get a decent night's sleep.
Morning dawns without any sign of fish-folk, which is encouraging. In the distance, you can hear the sounds of the city beginning a new day.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 10:50:27 PM
Toston says, "I'm thinking about selling the bag of holding. if I sold it and one of my scrolls I could afford WLA training as the proceeds from the bag of holding split 8 ways would yield 156 gold 2 silver and 5 copper each."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 4:36:45 PM
"Oi, I feel like I was hit by a troll," Will says holding his head. "Did I not go to bed last night?" "Man, this sucks." Will then stood and looked for something to clean up his mess. "Do we have something to settle this hangover?" He asked while he gobbled up several glasses of water. After several minutes of moaning he sat up. "So what's the plan today?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 6:29:53 PM
Lornak reaches down and takes Ethani's hand as they walk down the street upon leaving the XXX. Astonishingly he has no qualms not about opening up to her now. He slowly tells her more about his life before Dirt City; "My father sent a courier to inform me about the death of my brother Elendar at the hands of a rival House. Assassins followed him and struck at us, presumably to get to me." He says staring into the distance "I watched Grey fall. My rage overtook me and I slew every last one of them..." Lornak demeanor gets more somber. "...but it was not enough. Injured, dying, he implored me to seek out Vorelle here in Dirt City, not to expose myself and not give into vengence and storm back into the hornets nest back home..." He pauses. "I do not even know for certain if Elendar is actually dead or who was behind the ambush. I cannot abide assassins... One day the truth will find me." He is silent for a few moments and then say; "But enough of that. We have a whole evening ahead of us."
The rest of the night he makes a point to speak of only trivial things with Ethani, to make her laugh and to watch the sun rise with her at his side.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+10=17 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 6:42:37 PM
Hmerrin shrugs at Toston. "Works for me."
In response to Wil, the young man replies, "Today, we're gonna start making a decent chair."
The green eyed lad is serious. He heads out. Some time later he returns with some planks of cedar, breaks out some crafting tools, and spends the rest of the day working on his project.
Come sundown, Hmerrin got some chair looking pieces, but nothing really resembling a chair yet.
-- Crafting - Carpentry. High Quality rocking chair DC15. I'm gonna guess end price is 9 gp. Spending 3 gp on the wood. Daily craft check 17. (17X15)/7 = 36 of 90 complete
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=6 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 8:18:37 PM
Dušan comes down the stairs whistling a happy little melody. He felt great after a good night's rest. The Neutralize Poison spell worked it's magic overnight cleansing his body of the remaining alcohol poisoning his system. Seeing Wil in much worse shape he attempts to channel the spell again for his sake, but the mornings Lei Lines were not working with him.
When Toston holds up the bag of holding it catches his attention. He was carrying around quite a bit lately. "I have 1099 I could split with the group. Taking out my share for the bag, that would cover the rest of you, but it seems like quite a bit for a bag. I guess we could use the gold more than the bag."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:12:41 PM
Toston hands the bag to Dusan. "Give me 157 of those gold pieces and you and the other 6 members of our company can figure out if you want to keep it or sell it. I just need coins for WLA training so if you buy me out of my share I will forfeit any future gains the party makes if it sells it at a later date."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:54:42 PM
Ethani listens to Lornak with gravity. She had no idea he'd been through so much! She yearns to learn more about his life, but she can sense that he'd rather just spend time together. Letting go of her tensions, Ethani breaths in the intense feelings that are building within her. She feels as if the whole world has been made fresh and new. And she comes to the realization that she is rapidly falling in love with Lornak.
After a full day, Ethani snuggles up with Lornak and drifts off a couple of times on his shoulder before rising to watch the most amazing sunrise with him.
When she arrives at the table, Ethani notices Will and Asteria looking under the weather. With a light touch, she casts Delay Poison on them and then hands then both a satchel of herbs. Take these and by the time my spell wears off you should be mostly recovered.
DM Kathy Wednesday January 25th, 2017 11:03:37 PM
Some of you are a little worse for drink in the morning, but it's nothing a few hours' rest--or a Neutralize Poison--won't set right. Toston does some calculations to see if he can afford more WLA training while Hmerrin starts work on a new project.
Ethani and Lornak return to Marsh House sometime around mid-morning. It is a quiet day so far; Dirt City seems to be licking its wounds and wondering what to do next.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday January 26th, 2017 3:56:57 PM
"Oh my, thanks so much," Will said with a weak smile. He chewed on the herbs and waited for his belly to settle. "I think it's about time I take my WLA training seriously," Will said while an echo of the statement repeated in his head from his mother. I paid my dues many days ago but I didn't do much of the training. I need to pick something useful like Martial Weapon Proficiency with my staff. That reminds me. I need to sell my medium crossbow. I'm done with it now that I have Cicero to do some dirty work for me." "I'm not so good at finding it if someone wants to head out there with me."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday January 26th, 2017 4:34:20 PM
Lornak casually enters the Great Room and greets Dusan; "You look sprightly. Using magic to recover again I see." He taps his temple; "Smart. Are there any provisions about, I am famished?
Lornak eats a small meal and feels the onset of fatigue. He has had a long night. "I'm going to take a small nap." He announces to the room and then turns his attention to Dusan again; "Perhaps later we could work with those ingredients I procured in Acid City?" Then he makes his way out of the Great Room.
Upon entering his room he hears a excited tapping at his window. He has been neglecting his pet too much lately. Guiltily he opens the window and greets Vin; "And how is my First Lady? I see the game has been plentiful." As he reaches under to lift her he braces for the birds beak to bite at him. Lornak winces and takes his due punishment as she strikes at his forearm. Just as he relaxes Vin strikes at him one more time for good measure. "Yes I know." He says as he places her down at her perch on his desk. He reaches into one of the slots and produces an Hourglass. "Perhaps this will allow me to make amends?" He places it in front of her. The owl stares at it curiously at first but then leans down to investigate. It reaches out and takes a tine in her beak. It then lifts it, rotates it upside down, puts it back down and leans back. Lornak watches in anticipation. As the last grain of sand falls, it causes a loud ringing noise which startles the owl. It quickly turns his gaze as if in amazement towards a smiling Lornak: " I knew you'd like it." He says as he grabs it and the bird and puts them on the perch outside and closes the window.
He lays in his bed and drifts off to sleep, the sounds of the chime get fainter and fainter...
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Thursday January 26th, 2017 6:40:03 PM
Hmerrin nods at Wil. "I'm game," he says. He puts away his project and comes back downstairs.
"Let's see if we can find it," and with that, he's off with Wil.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Thursday January 26th, 2017 6:48:48 PM
Toston says to Dušan, "On second thought we may not have to sell the bag of holding after all. I just remembered that I hid some of the gold we got from our previous adventures in my room. If you want to hold onto the bag to help it carry your stuff, I have no objection, now."
Toston runs up to his room and gets the additional 823 gold pieces he left hidden in one of his drawers and adds it to the 2343 gold, 4 silver, and 7 copper he had placed in his haversack giving him a grand total of 3166 gold, 4 silver, and 7 copper.
He then says to Wil, "I have enough gold to cover my training now, so I'm going to the hidden WLA guild hall. I need to run an errand on the way as I'm going to bring my own sword."
The gnome runs off, hopefully with Wil in tow and stops at an Elven blacksmith to purchase a small masterwork elven curve blade. (OOC: 380 gold spent on the small masterwork weapon leaving 2787 gold left)
He then leads Wil to the WLA hall and upon reaching there pays his dues and arranges to meet with a Elvish trainer in the training room in order to learn how to fight with his newly purchased weapon.
He spars with the trainer throughout the day learning the ins and outs of the curve blade and at the end of the day Toston has worked up quite a sweat.
He agrees to come back the next day to complete his training before heading back to Marsh House for Supper (OOC: per the WLA training you need 2 days to complete it)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday January 26th, 2017 7:28:59 PM
Dušan smiles as accepts the bag. "If anyone wants their share for the bag, that's fine."
He barely manages to resist putting his head in the bag to see where it would go.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Thursday January 26th, 2017 9:11:56 PM
Asteria wakes up in the morning with a terrible hangover. Literally crawling out of bed, she continues this motion until in the common's room. There, she curls up in the corner, only making grunting noises to indicate that she is still alive.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday January 26th, 2017 9:15:53 PM
"I'm gonna head down to the docks, see if the cleanup crew there needs help. Any thing's better than sittin' around, waitin' fer somethin' to happen." Var says.
On the way through town, Var tries to get a feel for how the citizens are doing with the recent turn of events.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:04:50 PM
Yawning a little, Ethani watches Asteria with concern. Maybe her spell didn't work. Reaching out again, she touches the Barbarian, casting Delay Poison.
Once assured that the barbarian might live through the day, Ethani heads to the Temple of Waard, knowing that the last few days of activities will doubtlessly bring her plenty of people she will need to heal.
She spends her day healing the sick and teaching them about Alemi. At lunch, she returns home and spends some time researching a new healing wand she intends to craft.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:45:29 PM
Lornak wake from his nap and stretches. He notices that the sun is still up and mumbles to himself; "I'm glad I didn't sleep the day away." He gets up and heads to his alchemy alcove he and Dusan has setup. Using his crafting skill with his masterwork artisan tools he digs in and starts his concoctions. He hopes that his companion will join him when he finds the time:
He starts with a poison - Id Moss. "Plant derivative of the Genus Sphagnum. Moss from a peat bog." (Crafting d20=30. Target # =29) He finds success.
He then starts an alchemical remedy - Troll Oil. "Viscous Ager extracted from Rhodophyta or Red Algae." (Crafting d20=11, Target # =6)
He then starts Frost Ward Oil - another alchemical remedy. "Fermentation byproduct(alcohol) using Chloroform as a solvent." (Crafting d20=11, target # = 20)
Finally he starts another poison - Nitharit. "Powdered nitharit moss of the Spirogyra genus found in a pool of water, usually near a graveyard." (Crafting d20=15, target # =175)
While the Frost Ward Oil will only take another week to produce the Niharit will take significantly more time.
DM Kathy Thursday January 26th, 2017 11:32:07 PM
Some of you begin scrambling about for a morning meal. You don't keep a lot of food on hand--easier to eat at taverns, really, and you never know when you're going to be away for a few days. There's enough to stave off hunger, but not enough to truly satisfy.
And some of you can't help but remember that you recently rented tavern space to a human who cooks like a halfling.....
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday January 27th, 2017 1:17:15 PM
"Awesome," he says to Hmerrin. "Ok, great we have a quorum," Will says as he follows the others. He is a bit apprehensive because he has missed all sorts of training but he enters with the others and worked on the first day of Running. "Whew, sweating a bit." Will said. "I should be able to do laps around anyone after tomorrow." "Dinner would be great. I'm famished." he says to Toston.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Friday January 27th, 2017 6:45:17 PM
(OOC: What happened to those of us who went to the WLA? Did that register?)
Toston says, "Let's go visit our tenant that owns a pub for dinner? What say you Wil?"
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Friday January 27th, 2017 6:46:01 PM
Since Toston is going with Wil, Hmerrin decides to stay and work on his chair.
Lornak HP:48/48 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday January 28th, 2017 2:55:06 PM
(OOC) updating header for reaching lvl 6!
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday January 28th, 2017 3:10:38 PM
(OOC - final lvl 6 adjustment +1 to HP from favored class)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday January 29th, 2017 3:29:29 PM
Lornak emerges from his alchemical corner to find Marsh House mostly deserted, only a few are milling about. He sticks his head into the area where Hmerrin is working on his chair; "Ah, young Hmerrin. I am glad to see you have found the time to work with your hands. You know the plans for our new home have a woodshop? I wonder what progress is being made?" He muses. "I also wonder what its going to cost us?" He says under his breath. "Would you like to join me for dinner at Tombo's?"
He passes Dusan and witnesses the man's impulse to put his head into the bag of holding and stops short. "An interesting experiment." He says sardonically. "I'm curious to know what you discover. Perhaps you can tell me over a meal at Tombo's?
He casually makes his way to Ethani's room but notices Asteria balled into a corner. He slowly steps up to her placing a hand gently on her head. He is keen not to startle her. When he peels her hair he sees movement in her eyes behind eyelids straining to open. Clearly she is still very groggy. "Grub at Tombo's if you are up for it." He says softly and pats her head.
He finally makes his way to her destination. Careful not to disrupt her research, he straightens his lapel and knocks softly on Ethani's door before entering. "Good day m'lady, I don't mean to interrupt but I've just extended invitations to patron Tombo's this evening, would like to join us?" He asks, trying to suppress his curiosity about what she is hovering over. He averts his prying eyes and says sarcastically; "I believe the last time you invited me to your room you were going to show me one of the first places you visited when you came here...?" He enters her room confidently.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday January 29th, 2017 10:20:30 PM
Asteria lies in a heap, groaning every so often in pain, until suddenly, the pain is gone! Sitting up in relief, she flashes a grin to Ethani in thanks before going about her business. Which mostly consists of sitting around in her corner and waiting for something to do.
At the offer of food, the barbarian noticeably brightened up. Especially at the prospect of Tombo's food. "Oh yeah, I forgot about him! Man, his food was the greatest. I'm up for it. C'mon, let's get some good eatings!
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday January 29th, 2017 10:21:52 PM
"I could eat." Dušan says, "Sorry I missed you in the lab." He throws the bag down and joins the truck to food.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=14 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 6:14:11 PM
Lornak realizes that he fumbled over his words and that the excursion to the XXX was the first place Ethani visited upon coming to Dirt City. " I mean..." He says. Impossibly, red colors his charcoal cheeks. "...that is to say..." He embarrassingly takes steps the way he came. "...We will be waiting for you out front..." He blurts out. He them points. "...when you're ready..." He shuts the door and puts his back against it. "...if you're going..." He says softly.
Before the group leaves Marsh House he ducks into his alchemy corner and does one last check on his Frost Ward Oil (Alchemy d20=30, target # = 20). He is pleased to see that it is finished. He looks at the Nitharit with dismay but keeps working with it. (Alchemy d20=23, 38 of target # 175).
When Lornak gets to Tombo's he picks a stool at the bar and orders an ale. He doesn't know what to order from the menu and kindly asks the proprietor what he recommends. "Hai Tombo, I hope the space is doing you well, what fare do you recommend this fine evening?"
(OOC - ignore the 14 roll, slip of the clicker.)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Monday January 30th, 2017 6:31:06 PM
Hmerrin gives Lornak a look, confused by the secrecy.
Nevertheless, the young warrior shows up at Tombo's, and has a seat.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Monday January 30th, 2017 7:21:48 PM
Toston shows up at Tombo's and says to his assembled party and Tombo himself, "What are we having for dinner? Second breakfast? I'm starving."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 30th, 2017 9:06:56 PM
Ethani smiles at Lornak, not the least worried by his blunder.
Standing up from her bed, she gently lays he scrolls aside and follows Lornak to Tombos. "I was just working on crafting a healing wand, but I'm not really sure what type of wood to use. Maybe you can go with me later in search of the perfect wood? "
Once at Tombos, Ethani breaths in the wonderful smells. "My first good meal in Dirt City. I can't wait!"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday January 30th, 2017 9:55:56 PM
"Ah, Tombo! I sure hope you have something great, as usual, because I am so hungry!" Asteria can barely hide her enthusiasm, and sits with much anticipation by her friends.
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