Diplomacy in Action - DM Post Melvin Pollack Tuesday March 28th, 2017 3:33:40 PM
Any chance Dusan had to smooth over tensions ended as half the team moved to insult, intimidate or show off to the house teeth members. Two of The Tide even began to buff, and House Teeth watched carefully as you did so.
The orcs aren't very good at hiding their recoil against Var's words. They clearly recognize the names that have been given. However, you can tell that this group has been spoiling for a fight for some time, and don't intend to back down. A couple of orcs even scan the crowd on occasion.
"Yo hoy," the wavy haired orc finally spoke as the orcs began to switch from swords to saps. "We still want to be doing dis diplomacylly. Lets just see how strong youse all are, teach youse some lessons, and you can go on your way after you give me Count Ugly's (Var's) tongue over there." Pointing to Asteria, "and three of her fingers. Not for anything weird."
The head orc nodded. "Dat's a good idea. In fact, whys not we give you super buff guys the first shot. Right after this magic trick of our own."
The human, which had spent this entire team staring at the ground muttering, spreads out his hands over the entire dock.
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Every member of The Tide has prayer cast on them. -1 to attack rolls, saves and skill checks
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Tuesday March 28th, 2017 5:29:54 PM
Var points at the Head Orc and says to his hunting companions "That one there, Orc's noses is already usually mashed all t'bits. I betch'a 10 gil that ring would pop right out if you tugged on it." (All Allies within 30ft who can see or hear Var gain +1 attack & +1 damage against the Head Orc for 2 rounds; If you already have the Favored enemy: Humanoid(Orcs) benefit, this buff does not stack.)
Var points at his eyes, then points at the Head Orc and announces "This means I'm watching you." And moves back 15ft, so as not to be on the front lines.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d100=21 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2017 6:51:32 PM
"Well, I tried..." Dušan let's out an exasperated sigh and casts Barkskin on Hmerrin.
(OOC: d100 = 21 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/0, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 50 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus)
Tuesday March 28th, 2017 6:57:34 PM
"Will, maybe we should prepare for battle," Rebecca said. "I got you. It may be a good idea." To the group he says, "I'm feeling a bit weak. Maybe we should have a buff fight but I really don't have too many I want to use." "Let's pull up a beast Rebecca," he says to himself. "How about we add to our friends bird companion?" With that Wil summoned an Eagle. After the summon he readies his heavy crossbow
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), 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 http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/wolf.html#wolf
DM Note: Using this to make up for his missing post, this time.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=22 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2017 7:03:58 PM
Lornak sees that this is going to be a brawl and not a battle. He brandishes his whip. He then holds his ground to let the front line fighters get ahead of him.
He holds his attack action until one of the opponents is within 15 ft. When they are he will attempt to trip them: (Attack Action to Trip d20=22)
(OOC we are used to having an overhead map when in combat, just sayin)
DM Response: For a simple brawl such as this, with a small and uninteresting environment and all participants tightly clustered, I figured the map could be foregone. You shouldn't have too much trouble identifying or moving towards any particular target, as long as you are narratively clear and your movements sound reasonable for your character.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Tuesday March 28th, 2017 8:35:00 PM
Toston casts shield on himself and moves to stand toe to toe with the rest of his companions hoping that he'll absorb some hits since he is very heavily protected.
"Well then if we are doing this, those teeth are going to need a dentist when we're through with them." Toston says.
Active effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 600 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 20 rounds
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 221) d20+8=15 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2017 10:06:51 PM
Hmerrin makes a face. Brawling is not really his specialty.
Nevertheless, the armored fighter steps forward 5', sets himself, and waits.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=13 ; d20=15 ; d4+3=6 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 2:27:50 PM
"Oh, darkness in the shadows. I can't shoot these fellas. I've already started one problem. I'm not going to start another. Rebecca, let's keep this airborne. " Will put the crossbow away and his amulet glowed. A shadow shimmered from beside the orcs. Will is hoping it becomes a bit intimidating but if that didn't do anything the Eagle swept down and clawed at one of the orcs. (Intimidate: 13) (Melee - Nonlethal- Hit: 15 - Dam: 6)
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), 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 http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html
Diplomacy in Action - DM Post Melvin Pollack Wednesday March 29th, 2017 7:06:04 PM
I'm going to give our remaining two players some more time before I post. I don't want to knock out their first moves.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+9=12 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 8:49:32 PM
Var mentally kicks himself for once again forgetting to buy blunted arrows. (Ooc: and then Tom double checked the rules and realized he doesn't have the option to deal non-lethal damage with ranged weapons.). Instead Var will take his action fumbling with equipment. He shows his longbow and draws one of his short swords.
(Ignore the d20 roll)
Ethani (Nellie) Wednesday March 29th, 2017 10:48:42 PM Dirt City...I don't ever think I will get used to this weird place...
Unimpressed by the Bless spell, but not wanting to underestimate her foes, Ethani casts Sanctuary on herself. No use in getting her smile bashed in by a wayward fist, after all!
She then moved closer to Var and prepares to tap him with her Bull's Strength wand next round.
Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] , Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless d20+16=19 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 11:05:52 PM
"Heck yeah...here we go boys!"
Having been more than itching for a fight, Asteria flexes her newly enlarged muscles. "Alright you ugly mud suckers, show me what ya got!"
Using the flat of her blade, Asteria targets the loud mouth that insulted her before. AC 19...doubtful. DM please roll non lethal damage if that managed to hit.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Wednesday March 29th, 2017 11:26:20 PM
Dušan holds his breath in anticipation as the Teeth prepare.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Thursday March 30th, 2017 1:06:08 AM
Toston braces for something, wondering what the teeth'll do.
Diplomacy in Action - DM Post Melvin Pollack d20+7=13 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=18 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=13 ; d8+4=10 ; d20+7=10 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 11:10:42 AM
As the two groups begin to pose and prepare, betting breaks out among the crowd as to which person will throw the first punch. The bet of "everyone preens for a half hour with nobody touching" is rather popular. "Somebody frigging do something," a clear female voice rang out. But, in the end, the first punch is inevitably thrown... by an eagle that suddenly appeared on the docks.
Scholars agree that this strange bet and the subsequent bookie cleanup eventually led to the two hundred year civil war that still simmers in the present day. But that's nothing to worry about for this module.
Wilford, who had started summoning in the last round (missing post replacement allowed) completes his summons of the eagle, which swoops down upon the nearest orc, the head. The eagle manages to connect, grabbing the bald head with its talons. (OOC: You can't tell the eagle what to attack or to use nonlethal damage without showing some separate form of communication or control. I decided House Teeth hold it against you this round.) The orcs grumble about the eagle and the use of lethal force but they still seem to be sticking to non-lethal damage.
Var activates his Hunter's Bond on the head orc. "Heys, that hurts my feelings," says a head orc with no knowledge of the hunter's bond. "Let's sees how much your head pops off." He rushes forward, swinging his sap (Attack 13+1) and misses.
Dusan and Toston buff. Wavy Orc makes his grapple attempt on Toston (who gets an AoO). "Oi, now lookie here you gnome chippie, as I try to take your teeth, for reasons that are not at all sexual. You aint gonna have that smile the next time you go after ours warehouses." (CMB 17) Toston just manages to escape.
Lornak readies a trip attempt (without improved trip) and pulls the house rogue. The orc with the halfling mask giggles as he takes his attack of opportunity with his dagger, even as he misses by a mile. But the trip succeeds at knocking the cutpurse prone.
"Ooh, you'll pay for that," the orc halfling growls as he lies gets up (Lornak gets an AoO).
Hmerrin readies a grapple attack and pulls the slow orc (who misses with his AoO). Hmerrin just manages to grapple him, and the slow orc panicks and tries swinging again in vain.
Var switches to a new weapon set.
Ethani casts sanctuary upon herself, hoping to continue buffing. Seeing this, the human medic attempts a command spell on her, ordering her to fall (DC 14).
Asteria takes a swing at Wavy Hair Orc (the last one to insult her) and connects easily for 10 nl damage. In response, the female thug flanks her and swings her longsword, missing by a mile.
(everyone using a weapon that isnt NL for nonlethal damage should remember the -4 penalty)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+9=27 ; d6+7=12 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 11:49:26 AM
(Ooc: did I say short sword? sorry, a Hand axe is what Var draws. I screwed up my back yesterday and I'm kind of out of it)
Var moves in against the Half-Orc that Hmerrin has in a headlock, and gives the brute a *thwack* with the blunt end of his masterwork handaxe (Attack: (+6 BAB, +5 Ability (with Bull's Strength), +1 Enhancement, +2 Favored Enemy, -4 Non-Lethal w/ Lethal weapon, -1 from Prayer) = 27 vs AC; 12 Non-Lethal damage)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=9 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=16 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 5:09:20 PM
Lornak recoils from the whip lash that connects with the house rogue and is about to strike at the slow orc Hmerrin has in a bear hug when Var bashes his face in with his ax handle. Taken aback he barely notices the house rogue getting to his feet. Lornak attempts to knee him in the face as he gets up: (Attack of Opportunity melee, BAB+6, +2 Ability, -4 non-lethal attack, +1 favored enemy, -1 from prayer d20+4=19)
Lornak then tries to punch him in the face with his free hand when is standing; (Attack action, BAB+6, +2 Ability, -4 non-lethal attack, +1 favored enemy, -1 from prayer d20+4=16)
Finally he shifts his stance, ready for retaliation(Move action)/
(Buckler +1 to AC active)
(OOC Var you got to the slow orc before I could finish my post, curse you!!! Please disregard the first two rolls they are no longer valid...)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d100=16 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 6:22:00 PM
Dušan struggles to maintain control of the Lei Line, but manages to bring it under control as he casts Bull's Strength on Hmerrin. "I'd Like to put 10 Gold Piece on this guy here. Who can I get marker from?"
He then moves closer to Lornak but leaves the front line between him and the Teeth.
(OOC: d100 = 16 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/0, L2 3/1, 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 49 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC24/13t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str d20+11=19 ; d3+3=6 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 7:27:31 PM
Hmerrin flexes his enlarged bicep around Slow Orc, while Var whangs him with his axe.
"You seem to be a bit of a pickle!" the lad remarks flippantly to his captive.
"Now, we were discussing teeth as trophies...." Hmerrin shifts, keeping the headlock in place with one hand and busting the fellow in the chops with the other.
- Atk 19 to maintain grapple. Dealing nonlethal damage 6 hp if held.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), 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 http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html
Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] , Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge d20+16=32 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+4=6 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:10:51 PM
Asteria grins in utter joy as a second opponent tries to flank her (no flanking due to Improved Uncanny Dodge). This was starting to become a fair fight...for them.
She taunts Wavy Hair as she smacks him with her axe again. (DC 32 for 6 nl) "Awwww...did you miss?? Maybe you when I've finished teaching you how to fight I will teach you some manners..."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary, Anti Bless) d20+8=12 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:33:25 PM
The air around her tingling with magic, Ethani's legs suddenly give out and she finds herself lying on the ground. (Will=12)
Blushing in anger, she locks eyes on the medic as she dusts of her tunic. "You know...I can still cast spells from on the ground...why don't you try this one on for size..."
With a delicate flick of her wrist, Ethani wills the spell caster to be paralysed. (Hold Person DC 16 for 5 rounds).
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+6=16 ; d4=3 ; d20+6=22 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+6=18 d20+6=16 d20+6=24 d4+1=4 d4+1=3 d4+1=5 Friday March 31st, 2017 12:44:57 AM
Toston takes a swing at the Wavy Orc that tried to grapple him with an unarmed strike (AOO:16 vs AC; 3 bludgeoning nl damage)
He then focuses his magical energy into his attacks(swift action: arcane strike)
He activates his stunning fist ability with a follow up strike on the Wavy Orc (22 vs AC; 5 magical bludgeoning nl damage; DC 16 fort save or be stunned for one round)
Active effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 599 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 19 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used
(OOC: W/ combat reflexes if up to 3 different combatants provoke AOOs attacks are: 18 vs AC; 4 magical nl bludgeoning 16 vs AC; 3 magical nl bludgeoning 24 vs AC; 5 magical nl bludgoning)
Diplomacy in Action - DM Post Melvin Pollack d3+2=4 ; d3+2=3 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+8=27 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+8=22 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+3=20 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+7=20 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+5=15 ; Friday March 31st, 2017 2:04:07 PM
The crowd surrounding you is rather rowdy as they continue to circle both groups, and they appear to be split as to which side should win. A group of street urchins begins to enter the Tide's peripheral vision, more curious than anything else.
Var moves in on the slow orc and does another 12 nl damage (triggering an AoO since he moves away from the head orc, his sap connects easily at AC 27 for 9 nl damage). "Oi, you come back here," the head orc shouts as he chases Var to swing again for AC 22 and another 6 damage.
Lornak gets in two unarmed attacks on the halfling for 7 nl damage before moving to shield himself. Halfling swings his dagger and misses again. He screams for someone to flank with him. Girl Orc has to do so (Asteria gets her AoO), and her longsword swing connects for 8 nl damage.
Dusan plays to the crowd, asking for a piece of the action. He buffs, and then moves to stay away from the teeth. Wilford also casts some buffs. "Hey, nos fair with everyone buffin everyone," shouts head orc. The crowd starts betting on whether The Tide crosses the 100 buff threshold.
Hmerrin maintains his grapple on slow orc, but doesn't do more damage (maintaining a grapple is a standard action unless you have greater grapple and does no damage on its own). Slow orc tries to break free from the grapple but cant do so.
Asteria, able to ignore girl orc, hits Wavy Hair for another 6 nl.
Ethani fires a hold spell at the human, but the human bats it aside with a hand wave (Nat 20). "You know, that was a good idea," he finally speaks as he casts Hold Person on Hmerrin, DC 15.
Toston gets in some more damage to wavy hair and hits him for 8 more damage, but he manages to shrug off the stun (23). Wavy hair responds with a swing to Asteria (Hits AC 23 for 6 nl) and a wan swing at Toston (misses with AC 20). "You may have gotten out of that collar," he shouts at Toston, "but you aint gettin out of this."
(OOC: If you aren't doing so already, please keep track of the buffs affecting you and/or that you cast, and their duration. Like many DMs, I rely on you to keep track.)
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Var - 15 nl Hmerrin (grappling) Toston - 6 nl Lornak - 8 nl Head Orc - prayer (3/6), AC 14, lethal 6 Wavy Hair Orc - prayer, AC 14, nl 24 Girl Orc - prayer, AC 14 Slow Orc - prayer; grappled; AC 14; nl 10 Human - prayer Halfling Orc - prayer, CMD 14; AC 15;nl 7
human casting 1 L3 1 L1
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Corrections:
It was Asteria that was hit, not Toston.
Hmerrin can do some damage while grappling.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+9=27 ; d20+4=8 ; d6+7=9 ; Friday March 31st, 2017 2:30:35 PM
Var wheels around on the Head Orc and snarls, devoting his full attention to bludgeoning the ugly jerk. (Full round action, two attacks: 27 vs AC & 8 vs AC. 9 non-lethal damage). The first swing connects but the backswing whiffs.
(Bull's Strength: 5 min) (Prayer: x rounds left (3?) 15 non-lethal damage
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+2=8 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+5=17 ; d6=5 ; Friday March 31st, 2017 4:00:11 PM
Wil's Shadow began to whirl toward the closest orc. The whirlwind is five feet at the base and a few feet taller then the tallest orc. (Melee Slam (8) - Assuming a miss) Now Will steps up some of his Rogue skills and attempts to flank the nearest orc. (Stealth: 30) He attempts a sneak attack with his staff (Attack: 17 - for 5 non-lethal)
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x1 (1 min on Var) - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=14 d4+1=5 d20+6=13 d20+6=21 d20+6=11 d4+1=4 d4+1=5 d4+1=5 Saturday April 1st, 2017 2:59:54 AM
(OOC: Was Toston hit or Asteria? You said the attack missed Toston but you gave him 6 nl?)
Toston takes a 5 foot step to gain flanking with Asteria and then charges his attacks with his magical energy (OOC: swift action, arcane strike).
He then makes a Scorpion Style attack against Wavy Hair going for his knee.
(14 vs AC; 5 magical bludgeoning nl damage; DC 16 fort save or have speed reduced to 5 feet for 3 rounds)
Active effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 598 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 18 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used
(OOC: AOOs w/ combat reflexes up to 3 targets can provoke if needed: 13 (+2 vs wavy hair) 4 nl bludgeoning magic damage 21 (+2 vs wavy hair) 5 nl bludgeoning magic damage 11 (+2 vs wavy hair) 5 nl bludgeoning magic damage )
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d100=81 ; d20+6=8 ; Saturday April 1st, 2017 5:51:35 PM
"Sorry Lornak," Dušan apologizes as he reverses direction mid stride back towards Hmerrin, "But I don't think we want our front line to falter right now."
Retracing his steps back to the fighter, Dušan finds the Lei Line that was causing he so much trouble earlier and wills it into submission. The power of the Wolds Blood entirely powers the Dispel Magic. Unfortunately, Dušan fails to figure out the working of the spell. He growls at his wasted efforts.
(OOC: d100 = 81 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 3/0, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 Spellcaster Check for Dispel Magic d20+6=8 49 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 48 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus Sorry last round I had Asteria in the active spell list, but you correctly read the text as casting it on Hmerrin)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=14 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+6=25 ; Sunday April 2nd, 2017 3:28:22 PM
"If you haven't noticed, Ah!" Lornak winces as Girl Orc gets in a strike from his flank. "I am the front lines!" He yells at Dusan.
Lornak decides to get a little fancy if he's going to stay where he is: He lashes out with his whip against the halfling. The whip makes a piercing crack sound as strikes. On the back swing Lornak lifts and circles the whip in a flourish above his head and then sends it at Girl Orc to trip her. (Full round action two attacks: D20+9=14-5=9, 0 dmg. D20+9=24-5=19 to trip. (Perform d20=25)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Monday April 3rd, 2017 5:41:29 PM
Time starts to slow down, the battle seems like it is going in slow motion as Toston waits to see the result of his attempt at knee-capping Wavy Hair.
(OOC: Checking In)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday April 3rd, 2017 6:41:34 PM
Before Lornak recoils his arm back from the whip attacks, his mind has wondering thought of Vin; "I wonder what this battle looks like from the sky...?"
(OOC - Also checking in)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC24/13t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str d20+11=31 ; d3+3=4 ; Monday April 3rd, 2017 6:46:57 PM
Hmerrin has got the hang of this headlock thing.
He socks Slow Orc in the mouth again.
"Betcha wish you could start this day over," he notes.
- Atk 19 to maintain grapple. Dealing nonlethal damage 4 hp if held.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+9=13 ; d4=2 ; d20+4=10 ; Monday April 3rd, 2017 8:44:45 PM
Var flails about with his hand axe trying to keep the Head Orc busy, but it mostly just looks embarrassing.
(OoC: Whoops, didn't realize the DM hadn't posted yet. I guess we'll have to see how the DM rules it, considering I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn...)
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary, Anti Bless) Monday April 3rd, 2017 9:00:05 PM
Huffing in exasperation, Ethani fires another spell at the spellcaater. "Why don't you just walk away..." She then rises to her feet, preparing to get back in the fight.
Casting Command DC16.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 45/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge d20+12=17 ; d8+8=9 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+8=13 ; Monday April 3rd, 2017 9:12:42 PM
Asteria reaches out and knocks the Girl Orc with her axe as she passes. With her next swing, she goes for Wavy Hair.
--- AoO against Girl Orc 17 vs. AC for 9 damage Attack against Wavy Hair for 17 vs. AC for 13 damage
Diplomacy in Action - DM Post Melvin Pollack d20+4=15 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+7=17 ; d8=4 ; Monday April 3rd, 2017 10:50:29 PM
Var manages an attack on the head orc for 15 nl.
Wilford, acquiescing to the head orc's complaints about all the buffs, does something much different, with a flanking sneak attack on the girl orc while the air elemental (did you clear all the shadow stuff? I have firsthand knowledge that Gargul isn't fond of it.) attempts to hit (but misses) the head orc. The head orc continuous to complain. There are just no pleasing some people.
Wavy hair attempts to avoid Toston's fancy attack, but the strike glances against him. The active slow effect aside (rolled a 15), wavy hair clearly is not looking very well.
Dusan attempts to dispel the hold on Hmerrin, should he fall hold, but the hold magic is too strong for Dusan's cast. Hmerrin, though, manages to shake off the spell on his own (rolled for you) and gets in another 4 nl to the slow orc.
Lornak reminds us that he is the front lines as he strikes at the girl orc. She blocks the damaging attack easily but the trip attack knocks her right to the ground.
Ethani casts command at the human but the human just shrugs it off.
Asteria knocks out wavy hair once and for all, much to the chagrin of the other Teeth. With her other swing, she does 9 nl more to the girl orc.
"Okays, fine, youse guys are way too tough to bees either gender," the head orc conceded. "But youse still wrong about the Dunkels, and youse still wrong to keep breaking into our buildings. Guess nobody's ever told you might doesn't make right, you sanctimonious... Wait, should I be mispronouncing that last word too? Oh well..."
Everyone withdraws behind the human that can (basically, everyone except the unconscious orc and the still grappled slow one). "But the bigs reason might don't make right... The true right changes the rules."
The human orc blasts all of you with Sound Burst. Everyone takes 4 pts of damage. Fort DC 15 to avoid the stun.
Head Orc - prayer (3/6), AC 14, lethal 6, nl 15 Wavy Hair Orc - unconscious Girl Orc - prayer, AC 14, nl 14 Slow Orc - prayer; grappled; AC 14; nl 20 Human - prayer Halfling Orc - prayer, CMD 14; AC 15;nl 7
human casting 1 L3 1 L1
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=17 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=10 ; d3+2=3 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 6:02:42 PM
Lornak is greatly satisfied when he sees the girl orc fall. He hopes Asteria uses the opportunity of her being off balance to satiate her need for a fight... "Ah HA!" he shouts in triumph, playing to the crowd. (Keeping the Perform roll from previous.)
He is about to turn his attention again to the halfling when a piercing sound wave rushes past his body. The sound ripples his skin and is deafening. His skin and ears hurt, but the combined onslaught is not enough to his shake his resolve. (Fort Save d20=17)
"Might?" Lornak screams at the head orc. "You think that's what we are you, the ringing in his ears overtakes his speech as he screams expletives at the moronic head orc. The ringing dies down; "ARE changing the rules for the common man of Dirt City!"
Lornak punctuates his little speech with two attacks on the halfling who he is frustrated with for brandishing a dagger in a brawl. (Full attack action d20=17, 3 nl dmg(if its a hit), Second attack action d20=10, 0 dmg)
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday April 4th, 2017 6:03:56 PM
(OOC update to AC from attack)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d20+4=14 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 6:32:22 PM
"Yeah! That's right. We're right," Dušan boasts before succumbing to the daze and begins to think about what was said, "Wait... Who's breaking into what now...?"
Dušan then goes glassy eyed as the spell takes effect.
Hmerrin really hasn't been following along, occupied as he was with bashing Slow Orc. The cacophony assaults his eardrums, and he has to shake off the effect with an effort.
Looking up, the young warrior notes the lines have been redrawn somewhat.
"Uh huh," he comments, then addresses Slow Orc. "Looks like your friends wanna kick this up a notch."
Hmerrin releases Slow Orc, backs up a step, and pulls out his two axes. "If I was you," he drawls to his former punching bag, "I'd be running."
-- Release Grapple. 5' Step Draw Weapons
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:22 Touch 14; FF 22 - CMD 14 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 6:34:40 PM
Toston is knocked senseless by the abrupt burst of sound and cannot do anything. (Fort Save : 5 = natural 1; stunned) His wand of mage armor falls from his hand clattering on the cobblestones.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 597 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 17 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used Negative prayer : -1 to attack, saves & skills - ??? rounds Stunned: -2 to AC; denied dex; can't act - 1 round
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+9=22 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+4=6 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 9:02:34 PM
Var's head snaps back as if he'd been slapped. (Fort save: 22) "Okay then, mates. Let's change the rules."
Var drops his hand axe, draws his longbow and nocks an arrow. Drawing back, hands literally shaking with rage Var releases an arrow at the Human spellcaster (Attack: 14 vs AC; 6 damage)
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=20 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+12=19 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 9:24:51 PM
Wil watches as orcs withdraw. Will takes the damage but shakes off the stun with a Fort save: 20 His shadow, floating above the battlefield, near the darkness, though isn't pleased. With Spell resistance it avoids the spell and attempts to attack one of the orcs. (Attack: 13) Once it misses, the shadow returns and Will's whispers return. Will steps forward, angry over the last minute shout. Rage builds up but he swallows it after several steps toward the orcs. "Explain yourself!" He demands. "What do you know about the Dunkels and who is breaking into your buildings? We have not broke into any buildings." Will is angry but manages to be forcefully diplomatic. (Diplomacy: 19) ----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x1 (1 min on Var) - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge d20+5=22 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+8=16 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 9:56:15 PM
Asteria shakes her head and easily shakes off the ringing in her ears. Glaring towards the goons, she growls. "Unfair!" (Fort: 22 vs. 15)
Rushing towards her enemies, Asteria targets the human and slaps him with the blunt side of her axe.
--- 23 vs. AC for 16 NL damage against human spellcaster
OOC: Did Asteria take 4, 6, or 10 damage? You said 4 from the Sound Burst, but 6 in your notes below. Or, does that simply mean how much we have taken overall?
Ethani (Nellie, HP 26/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary, Anti Bless, Summon Monster III) d20+5=18 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 10:41:30 PM
Shaking off the stun, Ethani grunts in annoyance. Never has she been so ineffective in combat and now...Well now she's starting to get ticked.
"Oh heck no. I KNOW you didn't just call us bullies and then attack us with lethal force. Huh uh. Nope. Alemi will show the people who is right...and who is a bunch of pretentious, self righteous, over glorified THUGS!"
Ethani begins casting a spell and continuous continues to do so for the entire round. Summon monster III, light Archon. Summoning it in the middle of the orcs 10 feet above them.
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack d20+4=17 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 10:37:26 AM
(OOC: Sorry for the confusion. The numbers are supposed to represent total damage, but I didn't update everyone's sheets with the sonic damage.)
Wavy hair orc shudders at the sonic blast and stays down.
Lornak gets another 3 nl damage to the halfling orc as he begins to run. The halfling orc actually makes it close to the water when a freckled boy tackles him to the dock. The halfling orc begins to start screaming.
The slow orc attempts to run when he gets caught in the sonic blast. He survives the stun and keeps running.
The human turns to run when Asteria strikes him in the back. Angrily, he casts doom on her (DC 14), meaning he has to stand and watch as Ethani begins to bring the pain. and as Var fires an arrow. He looks like one more hit will kill him outright.
The head orc and girl orc continue to flee when the crowd begins to tighten around both parties, grabbing the head orc. Wilford is clearly angry but at least willing to attempt the diplomatic route. The girl orc simply stands there, looking defiant, but the head orc is clearly more compliant. "Wes can work our way out on this, you know. Youse like money? Wes got money."
The girl orc snorts. "You better decide what kind of group you want to be. The house wolf cops will be here any moment."
You begin to decide what to do next? Keep fighting? Loot fallen? Let them run? Keep pressing questions?
Head Orc - prayer (3/6), AC 14, lethal 6, nl 15 Wavy Hair Orc - unconscious Girl Orc - prayer, AC 14, nl 14 Slow Orc - prayer; grappled; AC 14; nl 20 Human - prayer, 22 damage Halfling Orc - prayer, CMD 14; AC 15;nl 10
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+5=18 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 5:29:56 PM
The writing is on the wall when Lornak witnesses the boy tackle the halfling. His performance did its job a little too well. "Uh, this is bad." He thinks to himself. "We cannot let these good people get harmed." He says. He does not want to see the orcs get away with switching to the use of lethal force, but he also does not want to see them mauled by an angry mob either.
He moves swiftly to the halfing and pulls the boy off of him. (Move Action, Attack Action grapple d20=18.) While the boy is kicking and screaming he leans down to the halfling and looks him in the eyes and says. "Run. Now."
He then uses his last bit of performance wherewithal to try to command everyone that is within earshot that The Tide has won and to let the orcs go. "TIDE!" He bellows. "LET THEM RUN!" He sets the boy down but does not let go of him. "They won't easily forget who is their better!"
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Wednesday April 5th, 2017 6:57:09 PM
Hmerrin's helmed head swivels over to give Lornak a look, but the lad neither says nor does anything more.
He keeps his weapons out just a bit longer, in case someone out there is feeling brave.
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=19 ; d20+12=20 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 7:34:05 PM
(Diplomacy: 19) "Stop, you can't run away. We have questions. Why do you think we are breaking into your places? Why? We can help you." But... his anger really boiled over and he began to chase the running orcs. (Base speed 50 after casting LongStrider spell) "Stop! Don't run from us! You can't just cast a fatal spell and take off. Stop them!" He screams at the crowd. (Diplomacy: 20)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Wednesday April 5th, 2017 8:12:27 PM
Dušan watches will give chase and remarks, "Perhaps we should leave as well, though I'm not sure that's the proper direction. I would like to know what break ins they were talking about though."
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=19 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 8:12:53 PM
Var begins to reach for a second arrow but pauses, suddenly unsure of the repercussions of inciting an angry mob to violence. Bellowing intimidations may not be clutch in this situation, either, but he's unwilling to let this pack of Wolves run wild.
Var readies an attack: If one of the Wolves attempt to harm a civilian, Var will fire an arrow at them (19 vs AC; 10 damage). If the Wolves attack him or his party he'll continue to hold his action.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Thursday April 6th, 2017 3:46:50 AM
Toston picks up the wand he dropped and then takes off after Wil and the fleeing Teeth.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 596 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 16 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used Negative prayer : -1 to attack, saves & skills - ??? rounds (OOC: had to update header & active effects so needed to edit; FYI)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge d20+3=23 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 10:42:57 AM
Asteria angrily shakes off the Doom spell, his action only making her more enraged. Her blood pumps through her veins as she glares at the cowards fleeing. (Will Check: 23 vs. 14, Natural 20)
"Get back here you goons!" Asteria dashes after the Teeth along Wil and Toston, growling as she did so, axe in hand. Asteria hated cowards, especially cowards who did the wrong thing, knew they were in the wrong, and fled before anything bad could happen. People who hid behind others to protect themselves from justice. It really ground her gears.
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack d20+11=28 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 3:57:22 PM
Lornak feels worried for the kid that tackled the halfling orc and grabs the halfling orc himself. With a clear focus on the orc, he growls a threat. The halfling orc seems to be considering his options, his mouth about to speak, a hand about to reach into a pocket, but thinks better of it. The halfling orc glares at the kid and prepares to run.
The freckled kid looks a bit scared of Lornak, moving his hands rather nervously, but also in awe of him. "Gee whiz, you guys really are The Tide. Sorry, it's just..." He was clothed in tattered hand me downs, a hand brushed against his neck and collar. "Some of us have been following all your stories. Like, I feel like I know all about you. Sorry also for getting in the way...."
Lornak votes to let the orcs run. Hmerrin keeps an eye on Lornak and the orc but says nothing.
Wilford seems torn over seeing if there's anything to their allegations but chooses instead to keep telling the crowd to hold them (Lornak didn't want the crowd involved.) Dusan is likewise torn between capturing the orcs, fleeing the scene or asking about the breakins. Toston follows Wilford in trying to capture the orcs.
Var holds his fire, not wanting to shoot a fleeing orc or incite a riot, but not wanting to let his guard down to a foe that already stabbed them in the back once. Asteria chooses instead to give chase, axe drawn, and it appears that only distance keeps her from doing lethal damage to these cowards.
Ethani completes her summons of the archon.
The female orc stares at the tableau of Lornak, the meddlesome child, and her rogue teammate, and scoffs at Wilford's entreaties. "You really expect me to not believe that you have no idea about these robberies after what you just did in plain sight? You may have bested us, but your snooping and thievery won't go unnoticed. This will be..." The female orc clams up at seeing the archon and Asteria and Var preparing for an attack. She does not run, attack or avert her gaze.
The head orc is rather more compliant, but it is difficult to understand his babbling and wild pointing. He tries to run but the crowd will not let him.
A patrol of House Wolf and House Dagger arrives. "All right, someone want to explain what is going on here?"
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack Thursday April 6th, 2017 3:58:25 PM
OOC: Things will be a little busy for me tomorrow, but there should be a DM post by Saturday.
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+5=10 ; d20+12=15 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 4:33:57 PM
Anger boiling over Will attempts to trip the female orc but something stops him mid stride. "What?" (Attack: 10) He growls and places and end on the ground and stands. After moments of silence Will returns to a fairly diplomatic stance. "Look, outside of my wild bursts of unpredictability I urge you to give me specific places we broke into. If we did the deed then we would be willing to compensate you. My friends, please stop. Information is far move valuable right now." He then offers his hand. (Diplomacy: 15) -- "Are you sure about this," Rebecca asks silently but Will bites his lip and stands strong.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=22 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 4:41:55 PM
"What we did in plain sight?!" Lornak screams in frustration at the female orc. "We defended ourselves from assault and false accusations!" He feels the need to punch her in the face, leans down but hesitates. He is suddenly aware of the eyes of the crowd upon him. "In an amicable manor I might add!" He slowly composes himself and stands tall.
He turns his attention to the patrol.
"This group mistook us for someone else..." He glares at the orcs. "...and attacked us." (diplomacy d20=22) We defended ourselves with non lethal force. You can ask the crowd."
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Thursday April 6th, 2017 7:36:52 PM
At the arrival of the patrol, Hmerrin decides it might be a really good idea to put his axes away.
He does so, and then waits to see if the more diplomatic members of The Tide can talk them out of another trip to the Arena.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d20+8=23 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 11:00:08 PM
Dušan adds to Lornaks' appeal, "We even have this entire crowd as our witnesses."
(Aid Another Lornak Diplomacy d20+8=23 +2 to Lornak's Diplomacy = 24)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+2=16 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 6:27:02 AM
(Diplomacy 16 vs 10 to aid another so Lornak gets an additional +2 making his total 26)
Toston says, "I did not draw any weapon, I was merely helping my companions defend ourselves in a fight we did not start. Furthermore I submit that some of their casters actually attacked us with lethal force using a sonic area attack that could have potentially affected the crowd. I only used my own magic defensively."
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 595 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 15 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used Negative prayer : -1 to attack, saves & skills - ??? rounds
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday April 7th, 2017 4:20:50 PM
Wil has a sudden realization that they could be going to the Arena and he went a bit pale. "Oi, what are you doing to me Rebecca?" He said out loud but quietly. "I don't know. Don't blame me. You're the angry one." "Me," Wil replied, "I was fine until you showed up." He began to get angry again but swallowed hard and concentrated on trying to keep his composer on the diplomatic front.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Friday April 7th, 2017 5:32:43 PM
"We did nothing wrong!" Asteria says under her breath, growling slightly. She doesn't want to ruin her friend's diplomacy, but she isn't happy.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=21 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 5:33:31 PM
Var nonchalantly picks up the handaxe he dropped and attempts to disappear into the crowd (Stealth: 21)
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack Sunday April 9th, 2017 11:42:38 AM
Var wanders off, trying to hide from the cops by blending into the crowd.
The rest of the group attempts to explain what happened, as they move quickly to put away their quite deadly weapons. Fears of what might happen arise, as does the indignity of having to deal with this.
The bald head orc was livid. "Officer, thank goodness you're here. We were just on our way from the barber shop to the local church where we read to blind puppies for the poor. Suddenly, these guys out of nowhere start talking smack about what they can do to us and summoning eagles and taking out weapons. And theyse keep insistin on how they gonna keep getting in our business even those the stuff with the dunkels is over. And when we try to run, well just looks at what they had."
The cop stared at the head orc's shiny dome. "You were coming back... from a haircut."
"Uh... not necessarily for the hair on my head. Anyway, that guy," he pointed to Lornak, "he stole something from me with this halfling chippie from the crowd. And now one of them just ran. Let them explain that."
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Var hides himself into the crowd, trying to move through as fast as possible. Most of the crowd begins to dissipate with the fight over. But he can see some more cops off to the side, talking to the freckled boy child that had been involved.
Perception 25 for var only Highlight to display spoiler: {The child is wearing a copper choke collar. }
Know local 20 for var only.Highlight to display spoiler: {The object in the back of his belt has a house teeth symbol. }
"You left out the old ladies you were helping across the street," he informs the orc, sarcasm dripping from every word.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=16 ; Sunday April 9th, 2017 7:44:19 PM
Lornak listens to the head orc with surprise, his left eyebrow cocked. His eyes dart back and forth between the head orc and the "cop." Lornak cannot help but be confused. As the head orc finishes he is about to speak when a nonsensical smile crosses his lips. He kind of looks away and chuckles because; what is there to say? He allows the head orc to continue to dig himself into a hole.
If pressed by the cop about the boy he will respond by saying: "The lad was watching the scuffle to closely and fell near the melee. I was simply getting him out of harms way." (Diplomacy d20=16)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d20+8=18 ; Sunday April 9th, 2017 11:25:49 PM
"We're sorry for any disturbance that might have occurred here. We would like nothing more than to allow these fine citizens to get back to their "Good Deeds", " Dušan's fingers make little rabbit ears as he mentions good deeds, "and return to our errands. If no one here has any complaints, I would hate to take up any more your important time and appreciate the duty you perform for our fine city."
(Diplomacy d20+8=18)
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=27 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+12=31 ; Monday April 10th, 2017 8:43:46 AM
"Local church? Church, really orcs in church.. that is a blatant lie..," he says quietly but then decides to melt into the crowd but the crowd has dispersed to a point where that is pointless. He does search for an escape route or anything helpful. "Listen, we were just searching for information on the Saquian, I can not ever say that word. The fish fight from the other day. We fought them and are trying to figure out why they came onboard Dirt City. Do you have any of that information?" He asks the closest House Wolf. (Perception: 27; Stealth: 12; Diplomacy: 31)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+14=34 ; d20+7=13 ; Monday April 10th, 2017 8:25:24 PM
Toston has nothing more to add. He decides to look around at the authorities and the crowd for anyone that looks out of place.
(Perception: 34, Sense Motive 13)
Active Effects: Mage Armor: +4 AC [1 hour] - 594 rounds Shield: +4 shield bonus; immunity to magic missile[2 min] - 14 rounds 1/3 - stunning fist attempts used Negative prayer : -1 to attack, saves & skills - ??? rounds
Var casts about for anything that might help his group but comes up short. For lack of any better ideas, he attempts to keep a low profile for now, and stick to the edge of the crowd where he can wait & watch. (Stealth: 19)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Monday April 10th, 2017 10:36:08 PM
Asteria continues pouting, not speaking. It would probably make things worse for her to open her mouth.
Ethani (sub Genevieve) d20+6=17 ; d20=3 ; Monday April 10th, 2017 11:04:14 PM
Ethani looks around the crowd for witnesses, finding little. (Perception: 17)
Raising her voice, she yells to the crowd. "Will anyone testify for those who saved you from the Sahuagin?"
Ethani (sub Genevieve) Monday April 10th, 2017 11:28:27 PM
OOC: That d20 is for Diplomacy. Forgot to add it in
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack Tuesday April 11th, 2017 9:37:10 AM
The cop rubbed the edge of his nose. An older elf, only 50 years from retirement, he found himself in disbelief that he had to deal with things like this.
"You guys seem like lesser jerks so I am going to level with you. We've been following these guys for weeks now, so nobody's buying what they are selling. In fact, there might even be a reward for your assistance. Unless you really did help some disguised halfling female phantom with a copper choke collar steal something from the orc in a halfling mask. I can't believe I had to say that sentence twice now."
For Will and Toston only Highlight to display spoiler: {The boy who helped out finished talking to the cops and disappeared into the crowd. He wore a copper choke collar.}
"You have to see things from our perspective. With all the people sneaking off... Look, there goes another one. He's not even subtle about it. Who are you guys anyway? "
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=9 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 4:39:29 PM
There is something familiar about the cop mentioning the copper choke collar but Lornak cannot recall its significance. "We are just concerned citizens seeking to see how the dock repairs were coming along." Lornak says. (Keeping the previous Diplomacy roll). He gestures toward Toston and continues; "Our man Toston was once a sailor and was visiting a former colleague, so we tagged along."
(OOC, disregard the roll i accidentally clicked the mouse when i sat down to type. Good thing too, yesh!)
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=14 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+12=23 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 5:33:16 PM
"A copper choke collar? I haven't seen one of those in years..." That was when he noticed the young boy running away. "That boy has a copper choke...," He said while pointing. "Why didn't we notice that before?" (OOC: I believe Will still has LongStrider giving him 50 travel) (Acrobatics: 14 - through the crowd. Perception: 17 Stealth: 12) Will heads after the boy. The crowd makes it a bit hard to be stealthy but he is hoping his increased speed will help. "Boy, I have a question." (Diplomacy: 23)
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Tuesday April 11th, 2017 6:57:10 PM
Hmerrin keeps to his previous policy of shutting up, and waits.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d20+8=18 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 10:24:56 PM
"You hear that," Dušan nods at the orcs, "We're the lesser jerks."
Turning back to the cop, Dušan says, "As long as we're being honest, after being erroneously brought into the arena by the fallacious House Silver, we vowed to do what we can for the common people of our city. Our first attempt was to help during the Sahuagin attack. We have never acted against one of the houses and appreciate their part in the order of Dirt City."
(Diplomacy D20+8=18)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Tuesday April 11th, 2017 10:36:19 PM
Asteria sulks, just wanting this thing to be over. Or, she would be content smashing those good for nothing Teeth in the face. With her axe.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=30 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 11:04:10 PM
Var finds another vantage point to watch the shenanigans continue (Perception: 30). Without the pressure of the cops, or having to navigate crowds Var is able to focus and give the scene a proper look.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Wednesday April 12th, 2017 4:38:40 AM
Toston follows Wil after the boy with the choker.
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday April 12th, 2017 2:45:26 PM
"I feel like this is some scene in an adventure scroll I used to read. All these people crowded in here as the hero tries to grab the bad guy." Will smile as he thinks back.
Ethani (Nellie, HP 26/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary, Anti Bless, Summon Monster III) d20+6=16 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2017 10:31:35 PM
Ethan smiles at the officer. "Thank you so much, sir! We appreciate your help in this matter. You arrived just in the nick of time. I fear that these fellows would have stopped at nothing if you hadn't shown up. We have no idea about any stolen goods, and without provocation, they attacked us. Why, I was worried for my life!" The sea elf shifts her stance in a subtly provocative stance, hoping her female charms will help diffuse the situation somewhat. Diplomacy=16
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Wednesday April 12th, 2017 11:27:00 PM
Asteria frowns at Ethani, rolling her eyes at the sea elf's feigned innocence and frailty. Her sis was much more tough than that, not at all scared. But, she supposes if it gets them out any faster, she's down for it. Asteria herself just wouldn't do something so humiliating.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Thursday April 13th, 2017 3:58:12 AM
Toston whistles
Run, its the cops - DM Post Melvin Pollack Thursday April 13th, 2017 10:09:13 AM
OOC: My apologies. Things got a little hectic in travel yesterday.
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Wilford takes over the young lad in pursuit, shouting out questions into the crowd. Toston and Var follow, much to the chagrin of the cops.
The cops that were talking to the young lad, hearing the elven cop's cries to hold them, keep them from progressing further. It was like yet another moment from an adventure scroll, and not a very good one.
Through the mass of people, the three members could see the boy glance at them. As she began to shift to a halfling female, Will is pretty sure that she winked. When the members finally get through, she is completely gone.
"Yeah, what a nice street urchin," one of the cops that was holding them said. "Oh, how he gushed over your group. He wanted you to have this letter."
Inside the note Highlight to display spoiler: {The text reads "So long and thanks for all the fish." It is signed by a symbol of what appears to be a metallic fist.}
Toston starts to make his way back, whistling as he goes.
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Lornak continues to explain the situation to the elven cop. Hmerrin and Asteria keep quiet, waiting to see what happens. Dusan attempts to trade on their growing fame as "lesser jerks." Ethani turns up the charm, much to Asteria's chagrin, but it seems to work enough on the cop and fellow elf.
With that, the cops let The Tide know that, despite what looked like half the group fleeing the scene, everyone is free to go - with a 500 gp reward. With the exception of an orc or two that managed to flee, the members of house teeth are rounded up and sent out.
(OOC: Everyone also gets 2000 XP for their... success?)
By this time, it is almost 1 AM. The docks are once again silent, as if nothing of note had happened. Members of the team think back to the disjointed female voice egging them on, and to the boy's strange hand motions as Lornak had pulled him off.
Where do you go now?
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=14 ; Thursday April 13th, 2017 11:29:18 AM
After everything cleared Will voices his frustration, his face getting red. "A metallic fist. That changling needs a metallic fist to her...ur.. his head. I can't stand it when they run." "Is it just me, or am I quick to anger lately.. jeez.. can't anything be easy." With that he walked away to consult Rebecca, who he found out had been wronged in many ways in her life. She came across, within his head, as sweat but was very angry. "What can I do to help you?" He said. "Oh nothing, I'm fine." "Oi, you may be but I'm not." With that Rebecca disappeared. Will returned to the group... "so is this a 500 gold reward for each of us?" "If so I'm ready for a meal.. anything near by?" (Perception: 14)
DM - it is 500 each PC
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Thursday April 13th, 2017 6:45:24 PM
Hmerrin is surprised by the reward, but not surprised enough not to take it. The lad does some mental calculations and is delighted to find some upgrades are in order.
In the meantime, after getting a look at the letter, the young warrior is seriously confused.
"Wait, the cute kid that kept getting in the way is really a lady halfing? An' probably a spellcaster...an' probably the voice that got us walking over here in the first place... So, I guess we've been played. But we came out 500 gold ahead. Wonder what she got?"
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Thursday April 13th, 2017 8:45:52 PM
"Well now." Var says "that was...somethin'." he scratches at his nose and says "I dono what it was, but it was definitely somethin'..."
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday April 13th, 2017 10:31:52 PM
Lornak admires Ethani's feminine whiles and idly wonders if he is more susceptible to them than he should be...
As the situation comes to a close Lornak is pleased the "cops" came down on the better side of reason but is extremely frustrated. "Something?" He says to Var's comment. "This." He says when the group gathers up again: "This is why I keep advocating a low profile. Not only did we get played, but we got played for all eyes to see!" He looks around at the magic users in the group. "I'm by no means an expert but doesn't someone here have the means to see past a glamour...?" He gathers up Vin. "Or was he," He pauses, "SHE a shapeshifter...?"
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday April 13th, 2017 10:40:37 PM
As the group makes it way to home to Marsh House, which he assumes will be the next destination, he apologizes to the group for his comments on the docks. He is more embarrassed at himself for getting caught up in playing up the groups "status" than with them. It has been a long day and is looking forward to resting.
"Did you get any winnings?" He asks Dusan.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Thursday April 13th, 2017 10:42:59 PM
"Detect Magic isn't an augury spell," Dušan comments on Lornak's question, "although I can do that too, but it takes time and about 500 gold worth of materials. Detect Magic allows me to see auras of active magic, but to detect something as specific as a glamor, I'd have to have a reason to look for that in the first place and then I'd have to know where to look. Usually I just look for things following us. There's enough magic around here I would have to spend all day figuring out just one intersection."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Friday April 14th, 2017 4:36:19 AM
Toston says, "I think I have a lead. So remember how those children with chokers told us about Dulmoths. Well there was another boy wearing a choker at the scene of today's throw down. I don't know if we want to talk to Boggs about it tomorrow or try to repair our reputation with Three Bits or do some investigating on our own but I don't think these children wearing chokers are a coincidence."
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=18 ; Friday April 14th, 2017 2:51:13 PM
"Why would you allow a child to wear a choker anyways, it's just really not trending right now," Will said with a straight face. "I'm not so sure that Three Bits will be too willing to talk. I'm trying to recall any information from the dress of the child. You know a lot of times we can figure out just where this child came from by how they are dressed.. There were these grubber children that I used to hang out with when I was younger that would alway wear a purple scarf or something purple on them. They used to hang around the House of Darts.. that was before they purged the Grubbers from the area.. I really think they were looking for me.. my father was a member of the house council.... well until he "died"." (Local Knowledge: 18)
Ethani (Nellie Friday April 14th, 2017 8:27:46 PM
Sighing with relief as the confrontation is over, Ethani sighs at Lornak's outburst. Leadership was taking a toll on him. Yawning, the sea-elf works her way over to Lornak and begins rubbing his shoulders.
"C'mon my love, it's been a very long day. Let's go home. I'll give you a massage, work out those knots in your neck and shoulders, Then we can cuddle up and sleep. This stuff can wait until the morning." Leaning in close to Lornak's tense body, Ethani curses their non-intimate relationship, not for the last time.
With a little extra slink in her stride, Ethani leads the way back to the Marsh House.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Saturday April 15th, 2017 12:03:51 AM
Dušan looks around for a gambler with a marker for him, but realizes they probably were the first to run when the cops showed up. Turning to Lornak he answers the second question, "Looks like I lost another bet. Well can't find it at least. This is the third time we won. One of these times I'll get my pay out."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:29/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Sunday April 16th, 2017 8:53:55 AM
The gears turn over in Toston's head and he quickly realizes that the child with the choker was actually a halfling and then he says, "Wait what if the choker is what allows the halfling to change it's appearance and the time we got into the confrontation at Dulmoth it was actually that halfling in disguise too. Maybe instead of information about children wearing chokers we need information about halflings wearing chokers. Next time I see someone wearing a choker like that I'm going to cast detect magic. If it radiates transmutation then the halfling actually changed into a human and if it radiates illusion then the halfling only looks human."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Sunday April 16th, 2017 10:34:29 AM
Asteria very audibly gags at Ethani's show of affection. She makes a point to be as loud as possible, miming the gagging motion. "Gross!!! You guys are icky! Blegh."
She makes sure to whine and be grossed out by the two as she follows them home.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday April 16th, 2017 7:56:22 PM
Lornak feels Ethani move closer to him and is glad for her touch and what she insinuates. He is about to let his shoulders release the tension that has built up there but stops when he hears Asteria's jibe. Now self-conscious he pulls away form her slightly and vows to make it up to her later. He turns his attention to Toston and Wil and speaks about the groups next move:
"I believe you both have the right of it. I'm hesitant to make a move out of pride but I think that we should immediately track exactly the things you are speaking about."
"Excuse me my love." He says to Ethani as he moves away from her a bit. He holds up his fingers to his lips and whistles a variety of tones. A moment later, Vin comes diving out of the night sky and lands on his outstretched forearm. He stows her onto the shoulder opposite Ethani and then allows the fingers of his open hand catch on hers.
He speaks to Dusan: "I was unaware the thaumaturgy was so complex. Is it prudent to allow you time to prep your augury so we add it to our search?"
Lornak follows Ethani's sashay with a growing appetite. When within eyesight of Marsh House he throws Vin into the sky, confident she will find her perch in the center courtyard. Once he is inside and everyone takes their leave, he makes sure Ethani joins him for a nightcap in his room...
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday April 16th, 2017 8:20:03 PM
The instant the door to his room closes Lornak abruptly reaches his right hand behind Ethani's lower back and pulls her body close. He is keen to notice her surprise. Before she can resist, he gently slides his open hand over the softness of her cheek. He caresses the back of her strong jaw and using the leverage he finds there brings her lips to his. In that instant he becomes completely unaware of time, lost in her the thrawl of her kiss. When they two of them finally release, he places both of his hands on the side of her face and looks deep into her eyes and says; "That, my love, is long overdue. I wish that it was more special, in a time and place more romantic." He then turns away, his head turning first and slightly down, consternation on his brow. "Some days I wish for a reprieve." He finds a place to sit on his bed. "So that I can find the proper time for us." He looks up at her clearly showing the guilt he feels and continues; "And on others, to whisk you off your feet and leave all this upset behind us forever."
Ethani (Nellie) Sunday April 16th, 2017 9:01:05 PM
Not bothered in the least by Asteria's teasing, she grows angry when it visibly affects Lornak. Reaching over, she punches Asteria "hard" in the arm. Which is to say, not very hard at all considering she's never punched anyone in her life. She lets out a little gasp of pain from the sting of the blow, but she doesn't let on that her wrist just exploded in pain. Grabbing the barbarian by the ear, she pulls her in and menacingly whispers in her ear. "If you EVER do that again, I WILL gut you in your sleep, drag you to the docks, and dump your body for the sharks to eat!"
Back at the Marsh House...
A little surprised by Lornak's sudden, passionate "attack", Ethani's gut reaction is one of self protection. Though she almost never resorts to physical violence, Ashira had made sure she had been trained to defend herself when needed. Her hand twitches and begins to reach for the trident on her back, but stops as soon as Lornak's lips meet hers.
She instantly melts in his arms, all pretense at control gone once she felt the warmth of his lips. She maintains the kiss perhaps longer than Lornak intended...perhaps not. When Lornak gazes into her eyes, Ethani smiles passionately...wanting to throw this stupid, non-intimate boundary out the window. "Oh, my love, you have no idea how long I've been waiting." And how hard it is for me to respect your wishes!!
Taking a deep, longing breath, the cleric watches Lornak get on the bed, and struggles with her passion in the worst way. Seeing the guilt on her loves face make Ethani want to find the woman who broke his heart and dismember her body. Somehow she manages to suppress her hunger and keep a calm tone "When you are ready, I will be waiting. Until then, let's work some of that tension out of your shoulders. You had a rough day, and I'll let you know, I've been told I have magic hands."
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Monday April 17th, 2017 10:44:52 AM
Wilford votes to hit somewhere to eat, but the group consensus seems to be that it is time to go home. Hmerrin contemplates doing some shopping. Toston wonders if they should talk to Boggs first or try Three Bits. Dusan considers trying to track down the guy he made a bet with.
Along the way, the group grumbles at being played. Recriminations abound but you all know in the end that you all dropped the ball simply by focusing on the House Teeth Thugs. This is Dirt City. You should know by now to watch the kid behind you. Some plans to better prepare for illusions (or shapeshifters?) are made. The group also considers what they did get from the thief - the House Thug descriptions, her form of dress, the note, and of course that copper wire choke collar that seems never to change. Toston has an insight that the last item should be asked about.
(OOC: Any character described as even glancing at the crowd or the boy would have gotten a chance to spot the choke collar. Also, I wrote in the description of the boy that he had nervous hands and a collar when Lornak contacted him.)
Lornak and Ethani spend the night together, Asteria's displeasure rebuked.
In the morning, you remember another truism about Dirt City. Hurt feelings fade; gold lasts. With all of you a little bit richer and a little bit wiser, you make a final decision of whether to split up or to go to one of the places mentioned.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Monday April 17th, 2017 2:05:37 PM
Toston suggests, "Maybe we split up? How about Dušan, Lornak, Ethani and I go to see Three Bits while Wil, Asteria, Var and Hmerrin see Boggs. We could then meet up for food and to discuss what we found out before planning our next course of actions."
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Monday April 17th, 2017 6:33:59 PM
"Sounds good." Var says. "I'ma stop by a fletcher along the way and pick up some blunt arrows. Just in case we get into a third fight with civillians..."
(OoC: since they're not magical, I don't need to run by the catacombs, right?)
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Monday April 17th, 2017 8:19:42 PM
Hmerrin drapes an arm around Wil's shoulder.
"Stick with me. My roguish good looks and cheery demeanor brighten everyone's day, I mean, see how cheery Lornak is this morning? I take full credit."
With that, the young man heads for HQ to talk with Boggs.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=25 ; Monday April 17th, 2017 9:38:37 PM
Lornak wakes rested and surprisingly limber. He doesn't know what he did to deserve the attention from Ethani but is grateful nonetheless. He admires the passion she possesses in all things. He wonders if released how much of a force it could be if she lost control. He leans close to her and softly kisses her lips before getting up and out of bed. He revels in the quiet moment.
Before he enters the common room he steals a look at his Nitharit in his alchemy lab and fiddles with it. (Alchemy d20=25, 100 of target # 175)
He cheerfully greets anyone he sees in the common room and puts in his two cents on Toston's plan: "I think that is a splendid idea Toston. I suggest we avoid Tombo's. We should meet somewhere less connected to us."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Monday April 17th, 2017 10:42:02 PM
"Works for me," Dušan agrees with Toston's plan, "Do we want someone to take lead in the conversation?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength, Rage, -1 from Bless, Improved Uncanny Dodge Monday April 17th, 2017 11:56:18 PM
"Yeah sure whatever. I'll go wherever." Asteria shrugs, not really particular to where she goes.
Asteria moves up to Wil and Hmerrin, rolling her eyes playfully. "Yeah, no. I highly doubt that was you who made good ole' Lornak happy. However, I can think of someone who totally did." She says, glancing back towards Ethani with a large grin on her face.
Ethani (Nellie) Tuesday April 18th, 2017 8:23:38 AM
Her hair disheveled, Ethani smiles groggily at Lornak. "Mmmm...ummhmmm..Morning love." Her lithe blue body taut under her loose sea green night frock. Whatever she might be, Ethani is definitely not a morning person.
Ethani frowns at the thought of last night's exchange with Asteria and her failed attempt at punishing the barbarian's bullying of Lornak. So if physical violence is not the way to extract vengeance, Ethani will have to be more...clever. Her mother had always taught her that everyone has a weakness if you just watch long enough. A wicked, mischievous grin forms on Ethani's sleepy face. And I know just the thing for you Asteria...just...you...wait.
Shocked at her violent ruminations, Ethani makes a mental note to atone for her violent thoughts when it comes to protecting Lornak. Not that she would have things any different. She had totally fallen for the drown, and there was no turning back now. Not that she even desired to turn back...quite the opposite. She was more than ready for things to go faster. Still, she knew that Alemi would be displeased with her for wanting to hurt others and so she would atone somehow.
Another time...another time...but for now, Ethani must make herself combat ready again. Especially after her utter failures in the last few combats. Changing into a suitable adventurers outfit, Ethani heads down to the common area. "Sure. Sounds good. But before we go, I need to get in some sparing practice with Asteria. I need to try out my new trident before I really need to use it."
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Tuesday April 18th, 2017 11:28:36 AM
Toston suggests that, with House Teeth on high alert and a disguised halfling crossing their paths, this will be a perfect time to split up. They will meet later for food. He proposes " Dušan, Lornak, Ethani and I go to see Three Bits while Wil, Asteria, Var and Hmerrin see Boggs."
Toston goes to see Three Bits. Lornak, after crafting some more poison and embracing a bright sunny day, goes with him, suggesting they find somewhere else to eat. Dusan wants someone else to lead the conversation. Ethani, forgetting that the best revenge is living well (in bed), plots some revenge (or at least some protection for Lornak) against Asteria, but feels bad about it.
Wil goes to see Boggs, the events reminding him of the troubles that befell House Dart and his own family. Var and Hmerrin will join them after hitting the fletcher and the catacombs, respectively. (If Var wants to RP the fletcher, I will do so seperately.) Along the way, Hmerrin remarks that he must be why Lornak is in such high spirits. Asteria teasingly suggests that it was someone else, secure that her asides against Lornak and Ethani will never come back to haunt her.
Before the group leaves, Ethani proposes some "sparring practice" against Asteria. (OOC: We will skip ahead for now, but if Genevieve is up to some PvP, we can certainly work something out.)
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As Wil, Asteria, Var and Hmerrin enter their offices, they are greeted by loud banging noises and arguing dwarves. Among the arguing voices is a less than happy Madri Brightside, who's broken dwarven don't make as much sense as her wild gesticulations. The square room is covered in sawdust and carpet fragments, with chairs stacked in a corner by the stove.
Madri finally breaks off from arguing with the Dwarven Contractors. "Change is good, he said." She shook her head. "You'll love the brand new environment, he said. Hi, apologies for the mess. Coffee will be ready in just a moment... Eras count as moments, right?"
From the other room, you can see Boggs eyeing the area himself. "Sorry about this. We figured it might be a good time to make things a little more modern, and spruce things up."
He paused, eyeing the four members of the Tide, and noticing that nobody else was around. "So... does anyone want to fill me in on what happened last night?"
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As the members of The Tide enter Three Bits shop, they see a latest acquisition, a number of large statues covered in runes that Three Bits continues to polish.
"Come in, come in," Three Bits waves them through. "Yes, yes, how long has it been since you attacked me with spells and robbed me blind. Ah, such good good times. I understand you've gone professional in your robberies now. None of this "We're all good friends" stuff. So, to what do I owe the honor of your company?"
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=19 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 1:22:58 PM
Lornak is taken aback when he is greeted by Three Bits. He does his best to alleviate her concerns by just being honest;
"I beg your pardon..?" He bows, shakes his head and asks absently. He then abruptly continues; "Good morning." He says jovially. "We have come calling to smooth things over with you after Wil's outburst the last time we were here, and to apologize for it because yes, we would indeed like to continue to call you friend."
His eyes dart around the room to see what might have been stolen.
"As far your accusation of incursion and robbery..." He again looks at his companions questioningly. "...we have No Idea what you are talking about."(Diplomacy d20=19)
After the words escape his lips he thinks he knows what has been happening. Things are starting to make sense to him now: Either someone has been perpetrating these robberies using their name or actually shapshifting and robbing people with their visage.
DM: She's talking about the time The Tide charmed her into giving away information about Nightshade for free. At least, that's what's in my notes.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday April 18th, 2017 3:40:45 PM
(OOC- i frankly don't remember that... so everybody disregard the last line of my post!)
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=23 ; d20+10=30 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 3:49:39 PM
"Mr. Boggs, how have you been.. busy, looks like it," Wil said pleasantly. "What do we have going on...umm.. seems like someone is spreading rumors that we are thieves.. now I've done my share, growing up as a Grubber but lately, I just haven't had the need." Will's face begins to get red as he becomes angry. "We got into a bit of a scuffle with some Orcs Teeth members and managed to convince the Wolves we were not at fault.. so that was good. So I guess the issue, really is, who has this agenda against us and how can we crush it." He slams his hand on the table, then quickly recovers. He growls as he struggles with his new found anger. It may be totally in his head but the shadows within the room seem to listen intently to everything he said. They found it very interesting when he became angry. "Mother," he whispered. (Diplomacy: 23)(Perception: 30)
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str Tuesday April 18th, 2017 9:34:09 PM
Hmerrin looks around at his little group of himself, Var, Asteria, and Wil, and gulps nervously. All the diplomats are in the other group.
"Um," he replies to Boggs. "Well, we think we're being led around by halflings wearing copper chockers. They seem to be glamoured or something so they can change appearance, and they've twice now shown up as something else and led us into encounters with the Houses.
The fighter goes on to fill the boss in on the encounters at the bakery and the docks.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Tuesday April 18th, 2017 10:34:29 PM
Dušan slaps an encouraging hand on Lornak's Shoulder and cast Touch of Glory (Lornaks Diplomacy 19+6=25). "We have and always been for the people of Dirt City. We wish to repair whatever damage our past transgressions may have caused you and hope to make you a little richer as we spread our image to the city at large."
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Tuesday April 18th, 2017 11:50:53 PM
"Hullo." Var says, stepping into a shop along the way to the Crescent Moon offices. he briskly conducts business, buying a bundle of 20 blunted arrows, paying the Merchant 5 gold (OoC: more than the book price, but Var is willing to overpay for a little good-will).
At the offices Var offers a shrug to Boggs. "Still not so sure, ourselves. But we had us a run-in with the fine lads o' the House of Teeth. Heh heh.. Well, that's another House that won't be invitin' us t' tea anytime soon..." Var trails off for a moment, getting serious. "Strangest thin' tho, is we think we're bein' set up by these kids'n copper chokers. A'least we thought they were kids, but Toston 'nd them seem t' think its some kind of Halfling-in-disugise."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+3=14 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2017 3:27:02 AM
(OOC: I don't remember the charming of Three Bits either)
Toston made his WLA badge visible before entering the shop. "We are really sorry for the past actions of some of our group. Wil is a bit eccentric, which is why we left him at home today and as for charm spells I may be a mage but such magics are beyond me. We are willing to make reparations for any past behavior that may have caused harm to your business. As for our current reason for being here we are looking for information on copper chokers that may have transmutation or illusion capabilities and the halflings that utilize them to disguise themselves as children and spread conflict between the different factions in Dirt City."
(Diplomacy: 14 vs 10 to aid another = +2 to Lornak's Diplomacy so Lornak new roll is 27)
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Wednesday April 19th, 2017 5:01:18 PM
Some confusion results over Three Bits' comments. (OOC: If my notes are incorrect, could someone fill me in on why several of you mentioned smoothing things over with her?) But there is a general agreement that she needs at least to be placated.
Lornak apologizes for Wil's outburst, and assumes that she is accusing him of physical theft. He inquires about the rumors regarding robberies, potentially in their name. Ethani stands by, silently.
Dusan casts a spell to boost Lornak's diplomacy. No sooner is he done than one of the statue's runes begins to glow red. "A rather intriguing defense system," Three Bits remarks. "Reacts whenever anyone casts a spell in this room, particularly an offensive attack. Cannot be too careful in this day and age."
Dusan makes a big speech about how they are fighting for Dirt City. "Yes, yes, you are such a part of it," Three Bits agreed, "Except not really, are you. So cagey about your identities and location. So unaligned you are with any of the houses. So very willing to push on this machine that already might come down, and to charm me rather than even discuss who you truly are.
"But worry not. You shall as always remain my good friend, particularly of such honey words. Holding grudges, satisfying, but very bad for business. So tell me what it is that you seek?"
Toston asks him about the choke collars.
Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Three Bits pauses at this, seeming defensive, confused and angry.}
Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {She doesn't know. Someone or some group has managed to evade her network, maybe more so than you have.}
"My apologies," she finally speaks. "I can only speculate as to what you have described. Still, quite suspicious that they cannot simply find a way to hide the collar. Almost as if they were deliberately laying a puzzle for you...
"It will take time to determine the answer that you speak of, and the price will be quite high. I want in on everything you find as well. I wish to see such a halfling with my own eyes. If this is acceptable... you may start by thinking back. Was there anything at all? A particular phrase? An arcane mark upon the collar or a wall? A particular target that they set you upon?"
-------------- Var buys a set of arrows.
Wil informs Boggs of House Teeth's wild accusations, wondering if someone is spreading rumors that they are thieves. He cannot entirely keep his swirling emotions in check. "Are you done?" Boggs finally asks.
Hmerrin fills him in on some of the events of before, specifically mentioning the copper choke collars that may be "glamoured or something." Var cannot help but gloat a bit, before remembering they were set up. Asteria remains quiet.
"For what it is worth, your reputations are intact," Boggs reassured them. "Though the questions are flying. There seems to be attacks on warehouses, but nothing of value appears to be taken. Even your House Teeth friends don't appear to be pressing charges or specifically identifying what was stolen.
"As for choke collars, that's rather unusual for a calling card. I suppose if you had a necklace of disguise, it would have the same flaw as the hat of disguise - an inability to completely disguise it. As for halflings disguising as children, rogues have been doing that without magic for some time. I'm sorry that I couldn't be much help.... Is there anything else that you might remember?"
Hmerrin(HP 57/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str d20+1=8 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2017 6:54:23 PM Int check to remember something - 8
"Umm." stalls Hmerrin, as he tries to remember something else he can tell Boggs.
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=20 ; Wednesday April 19th, 2017 7:05:21 PM
Lornak watches the runes of the ward glow and closes his eyes and sighs. He takes a breath, trying to stay calm; "You want truth? Fine. I do not speak my name because I am fairly certain there is a price on my head. I am fearful you might chose profit over loyalty, you are an information broker are you not?" He asks matter of factly.
He shifts his position and continues; "We are cagey because every time we stick our head out a House tries to cut it off at the neck."
Being left no choice but to throw caution to the wind he reluctantly moves over to the table. As he does he reaches into his scribe pouch and produces a piece of velum a vial of black ink and a quill pen. He continues talking as he does so; "We push this machine because its run by a bunch of thugs and the good people here cannot protect themselves from it."
Lornak carefully writes on the velum and the stows the writing utensils.
"We are doing our best to try to change that." He looks her in the eyes. "If you want to help us in this endeavor we can be found there." He points to the velum. "If you'd rather use us for your own gains, so be it."
Lornak turns and storm out of the shop.
(The piece of velum says THE TIDE and has the address of their new building)
Ethani (Nellie) Wednesday April 19th, 2017 9:22:25 PM
Grinning as Lornak quietly and efficiently deals with the matter of Three Bits. Being a newcomer to the group, Ethani is bewidlered by all the politics played in this city on so many different levels.
Sighing in content as she realizes she's going to have a whole day with Lornak, Ethani sighs when she remembers she asked Asteria to spare with her. That was going to hurt. A LOT. Still, she had to sharpen up, and she had once heard a phrase "no pain, no gain".
Maybe is she was lucky, Asteria will forget all about the offer and she will have a day, bruise free with Lornak. Maybe...
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Wednesday April 19th, 2017 10:40:10 PM
"I mean, no, but we kicked their butts. So, that's got to count for something, right?" Asteria speaks up in regards to the orcs, not really remembering much from the fight other than that.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Wednesday April 19th, 2017 10:57:32 PM
Var gives a shrug "Just thought you'd want to be kept in the loop." He gives a look over his shoulder at the dwarven construction crew before continuing "things seem busy enuf, tho. We can get goin'."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d20+8=9 ; Thursday April 20th, 2017 12:11:42 AM
Duśan watches rune and disgust crosses his face, "So where's the rune that lights whenever anyone lies." He then coughs and and regains his composure, but does not hide his contempt of the rune. "You think me not villainous because I use the divine and arcane where others would hide behind a smile and lie. I asssure you I have never lied or forced your actions. If you'd rather deal with liars and cheats I'll find a more promenent information broker. I came hear to make amends not be attacked."
Dušan walks outside and keeps an eye out for danger unless Threebits makes any attempts to make amends on her part.
(Diplomacy D20+8=9 natural 1 which is why Dušan is acting so prissy, but justified in his own mind)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Thursday April 20th, 2017 12:28:36 AM
(Pic: please ignore deleat the not in my last post)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+7=17 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+10=13 ; Thursday April 20th, 2017 6:44:04 AM
(OOC: The runes glow when someone uses a spell not when someone lies but touch of glory is a domain ability and should not have triggered them. Also last time we were here Wil (earlier in the module) had an outburst directed at three bits other patron in the store at the time.)
(DM: Rule stretched this once for flavor way to provide the information. Anyway, the trap actually goes off if the Spell or SLA is judged an attack. Later checks will reveal other workings.)
(Sense Motive: 17) (Diplomacy: 15)
Toston says to Three Bits, "Fancy statues you got there. Must have cost a pretty penny. As for the chokers you seemed to react interestingly when I brought them up but if we are to continue our relationship we do have to trust each other so I will take you at your word that your reaction was in line with this entity being unknown to you as well. We have encountered the choker twice so far and recently. The first time we were minding our own business when these kids showed up and told us that the baker Dulmoth was being threatened. It turned out to be Wolves and we were able to diffuse the situation. It was shortly after this that we came to your shop seeking info and WIl had his unfortunate episode. The second time was yesterday and kids wearing the chokers instigated a fight between us and some thugs from the Teeth. So whoever these chokered halfings are they seem to be intent on ratcheting up tensions and causing violence between the different factions. Do you require a down payment for looking into this new group?"
Toston then searches his memory for any type of magical entity shape changing entity that might feed on violence (know[arcana]: 13)
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Thursday April 20th, 2017 2:43:33 PM
Boggs thinks to himself as he waits to see if there are any other clues. Hmerrin's memory of the night remains a blur. Asteria can only remember being the victor. Var lets them know that they are just keeping him in the loop. Wil keeps quiet.
"Well, if you think of anything else, or if you run into them again, keep us posted," Boggs replies. "Sorry that I couldn't be more help... Actually, it did occur to me... The robberies seem to be related to warehouses that were caught up in the earlier Sahaugin mess. That seems to be why everyone suspects you. It is possible, however, that we are not the only ones searching for information. The cloaks, perhaps? Maybe the keys?
"This is a perilous time, if that is the case. Whoever did this, regardless of their reasons, found a way to manipulate us, and yet we may need their assistance. I don't think I need to stress the peril that might be faced should anyone, even a friend, learn too much about our operation...."
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Lornak, angry and insulted, gives Three Bits the address to their secret hideout should she come across the information. He reminds Three Bits of the danger their group faces, and tells her that the machine should be smashed. But if she'd rather sell them out, so be it?
Ethani is quite pleased of what Lornak has done. She also worries about whether she bit off more than she can chew with the sparring challenge, and hopes Asteria forgot. (Asteria does appear to have done so.)
Dusan asks, "So where's the rune that lights whenever anyone lies?" Three Bits smiles and points to a nearby candle. "It's been on since you walked in. Didn't even need any oil." Dusan, angry, says he'd rather hide behind spells than lies and begins to storm out.
Toston attempts to diffuse the situation, and thinks out loud if any arcane creatures would feed on violence or disunity. "There are indeed plenty of monsters that will always feed on violence, that will always turn against each other. They are classified humanoids.
"Never forget that this is a 20 sided civil war, fought in the shadows but civil war nonetheless. Fought by good, virtuous people who will fight you to the death. Fought by people who will manipulate and lie to you that you have to work with. If you want a nice tidy war between good and evil, the crescent valley is always looking for fighters against bloodthirsty giants. This is Dirt City. Good and evil, ally and enemy, friendly and insulting, If you truly want to make this a better place, you will have to deal with everybody and nobody.
"I will think of what to do with this address. If I have the time, I may stop by."
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Everyone leaves their groups, the taunting note forgotten. After a while, everyone meets up in the town square, preparing to share notes and head to lunch.
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21) Thursday April 20th, 2017 8:10:35 PM
Hmerrin sighs. He needs to pay more attention it seems. And that sounds like work. And work isn't fun.
Meeting up with the rest of the Tide, the lad waits until they're in a safe place to talk before telling Lornak what they've learned from Boggs.
"Which is bupkis," he grouses. "Just that warehouses are getting broke into, but nothing got stolen, but its the warehouses from Diplodocus or whoever was dealing with the Sahaugin, an' folks think the Tide are involved. Oh, and we gotta make sure the Tide don't get tied to our boss. Oh, and be careful."
Hmerrin looks around. "There's ale here, right?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; To uch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Thursday April 20th, 2017 9:27:21 PM
"Yeah, stuff it totally going down." Asteria says joining the rest of the group. Looking around, she felt little concern for the situation at hand. Things were going down, yes, but they had no idea even what was happening. She felt sure that the group would figure it out, in due time. In the meantime, it was time to drink. "Yeah, ale seems good right about now. But, then again, when is it not a good time for alcohol?"
Grinning mischievously to Ethani, Asteria remembers her request from earlier. "I wouldn't be against a little sparring, either. That is, if you're not too chicken.
Ethani (Nellie) Thursday April 20th, 2017 10:17:31 PM
Placing an order for salad, Ethani smiles at Asteria. "Of course", she lies. "Go ahead and get your ale and lunch. Then we can work on sparing..."
While she waits, Ethani true to reason outv why someone would like to get them in trouble.
Dušan (Erik) (My phone forgot the header. I'll fix it this weekend.) Thursday April 20th, 2017 11:31:04 PM
Dušan apologizes for walking out, "I'm sorry for storming out like that, but the beautiful never have to justify their perks in diplomacy. My magic is as much a part of me as a charming smile or a licks of gold." Dušan let's out a long sigh as he considers the implications of his actions, "I guess I'll have to look for a new information broker. Oh well. Threebits is not of a two but contact according Boggs."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Thursday April 20th, 2017 11:34:28 PM
"One last thing, Toston says to Three Bits before leaving to meet with the group, "They left a note with a weird fist symbol that said So Long and Thanks for All The Fish."
He then goes with the rest of the group to lunch and orders a small beer and stew for lunch.
"Three Bits doesn't know who the chokered halflings are either and has said that they are more elusive than we are as they haven't been noticed by her network."
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday April 20th, 2017 11:43:09 PM
"Well I may have hung us out to dry." He says to his companions as they start moving down the street away from Three Bits shop. He speaks to Dusan; "Did I lay it on a little thick? I mean, at least I wasn't overly aggressive." Conjuring images of Wil's outburst.
As they reach the tavern he declares;
"I'm getting really fed up with not being able to trust anyone but Boggs."
Lornak enters the tavern and is happy to be greeted by the smells from the kitchen. He asks about the days catch and chooses something light. As he enjoys his meal his eyebrow raises at the prospect of watching the women of the group spar. He leans back in his chair and playfully teases Ethani; "You know I can only root for you love, but I may have to put my coin down on the barbarian."
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday April 21st, 2017 9:50:47 AM
"Trust is hard to come by in Dirt City. I'm sure Boggs is not an honest broker either, but he is the best we got. I'm in the mood to drink till the shadows are drunk." Will says as he orders really strong mead. "This stuff is nasty," he adds after drinking a large swallow, "but it will get the job done."
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Friday April 21st, 2017 3:09:04 PM
Toston remembers one last detail, the note. The message appears to be a riddle or a taunt, but Three Eyes stares instead at the strange fist symbol. If she recognizes it, she remains silent for now. Toston waits in vain for a reaction before finally leaving.
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Everyone goes to a new restaurant that Mabel had recommended. It is a dwarf tavern called "Tapas Etc." There is a two drink minimum, and many of The Tide takes advantage of that fact.
Many of the members grouse about the wall they seem to hit and about the difficulties that they may face in the future. Subtle clues? Manipulators from the shadows? Most of you are built to fight trolls and demons, not paperwork and mysteries. Some of you grouse about your own abilities and hope that you haven't burnt too many bridges.
But most of all, many of the members grouse about the lack of allies and wonder why anyone would target you personally or set the houses against each other. Lornak puts it best. "I'm getting really fed up with not being able to trust anyone but Boggs." Wil puts it better by reminding the group that they can't even trust HIM.
Asteria takes some time to remind Ethani of their upcoming sparring session. Ethani refuses to back down. Lornak teases Ethani that he's rather sure about the outcome.
Ethani is saved from the sparring session by a loud explosion coming from outside of the tavern. Leaving the Tavern, you see a large building to the left on fire and hear screaming from people on the street. (OOC: Place your characters anywhere in the blue zone to indicate your position.)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=28 ; Friday April 21st, 2017 9:43:58 PM
Var steps out into the evening air, more than a few ales and wide variety of Dwarven tapas in him. "Oh." He says, "Was that always on fire...?"
(Perception: 28) Var does a quick look around for their new friends, the House of Teeth, or any creepy Halfling/Children with choker collars on.
If he doesn't see anyone matching that, Var begins moving in closer to the fire & the screaming.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+14=31 ; Saturday April 22nd, 2017 9:36:55 AM
Toston rushes out to investigate the explosion. He too looks around for anyone in the immediate area wearing one of the copper chokers. If he spots them he will point them out to his companions, but Toston is flame resistant so he should really work on trying to get people out of the burning building.
Ethani (Nellie) d20+6=16 ; Saturday April 22nd, 2017 9:27:39 PM
Ethani let's out an exasperated sigh. A fire?? Really? They hadn't even gotten a whole day to rest.
Her sea elf instincts pushing here as far away from the fire as possible to still be helpful, Ethani takes a couple of seconds to see if she spots any trouble (Perception =16).
Cursing herself for not preparing any scrolls to help her with non-combat situations like this, Ethani comes to the gut wrenching conclusion that there is nothing she can do to help. Or is there? Tapping Asteria on the shoulder, she calls out to her adopted sister. “Go with Toston and see if there is anyone trapped in the fire that needs healing. Bring them to me and I can help.”
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=25 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 3:07:36 PM
Lornaks hand holds a fork with a tapas morsel balanced precariously on it. It has reached mid distance to his open mouth when an explosion rocks the establishment. Lornak pauses and stares forward. He then sighs and rolls his eyes. He blinks a couple of times and then maneuvers the morsel into his mouth. He slowly chews. He is very tempted not to move from his spot, let the chips fall where they may and enjoy the rest of his meal. "Here we go again." He thinks to himself.
As his companions rush out to see what happened, he sits back casually, grabs his beverage and downs the rest of the contents. "But if I sit here it will be the one time when no one comes to help..."
He sets down the mug carefully, reaches for his napkin, raises it and wipes his hands and mouth. He grabs his gear and exits Tapas Etc.
Lornak moves out into the center of the street behind his companions and then next to them, uncaring of who may be watching. He surveys the area (Perception d20=25). He looks for clues as to what may have caused the explosion, the state of the fire and how likely the fire will spread and what is available in the immediate vicinity to combat the flames.
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/14t/21ff, CMD 21) d20+3=16 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 4:45:27 PM
Hmerrin flinches at the sound of the explosion, and rushes outside with the others. His shoulders slump a bit when his sees the building on fire.
"Surely not everything that happens in this burg is a trap, right?" he asks hopefully. The young man glances around for anything or anyone that might help put this out.
Perception 16
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Sunday April 23rd, 2017 7:34:28 PM
"Holy snake bites," Wil shouts as the fire shakes him up a bit but he follows the others. I think I have one more summon monster.. I could try to call up a water elemental?
Asteria (sub Nellie) d20+8=26 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 9:45:04 PM
Here upcoming sparing session forgotten completely as she is called once more to protect the citizens of a Dirt City, Asteria doesn't have to be asked twice. Bolting towards the fire, she checks to see who might need help (Perception =26)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=64 ; d4=1 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 11:01:12 PM
Dušan is caught off guard by the explosion. He follows the others outside. Not sure if this is the begging of an attack or how he can give aid right now just cast Spectral Hand and prepares for the worse.
(OOC: d100 = 64 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 60 Spectral Hand d4=1 HP Incorporeal, improved evasion (half damage on a failed Reflex save and no damage on a successful save), AC of 22 (+8 size, +4 natural armor, +2 INT))
A New Day - DM Post Melvin Pollack Monday April 24th, 2017 1:56:16 PM
Everyone in the group except Lornak rushes out. Which means he is the one that gets stuck with the bill of 10 gp (includes tip). Attached is a note that indicates the team might want to come back with a coupon.
On the street, Perception checks are made through the entire area - house members, people with necklaces, etc. From even this distance, some of the team can hear the sounds of battle and spells within the building, and can conclude that such spells may have caused the fire to come out. Some onlookers appear to have come out, but none of them seem to be of any particular notice (i.e. no conspicuous house clothing).
Some discussion is made of what to do to save the people inside the building. Toston mentions he has flame resistance. Wil begins to raise a water elemental (completed next round) and wonders how to control it. Ethani makes note of her spells. Hmerrin wonders if everything in Dirt City is a trap. Dusan prepares spectral hand.
As The Tide prepares to head for the building, they see someone running out, screaming. He is a large human male, and his House Dart clothing appears to be singed. The team struggles to make out what he is saying.
Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Run," he screams. "Run!"}
Wilford Grimly (HP:30/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=15 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 3:54:48 PM
"Do I hear fighting?" Will asks "Wil, Wil... Wil," a voice repeats. "Mom, now is not the time." "Will dear, look it's someone from the House of Dart, I wonder..." "Let me stop you there," Will said abruptly. "Everyone from the House was killed when father was banished." To the group, "We should be prepared for anything." (Perception: 15) Wil cast Entropic Shield and steps forward toward the noise of the battle. He has his heavy crossbow loaded and ready to fire.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I - (used), Entropic Shield (used), Divine Favor x1 (1 min on Var) - D: Touch of Darkness Lv2: Summon Monster II - (used) D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html
Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday April 24th, 2017 5:54:44 PM
"We've got spell-slinging going on in there." Lornak says. He desperately doesn't want to get involved with yet another heated conflict. "Its not over! I say leave them to it!"
Lornak feels bad not immediately helping those inside but looks at the bigger picture. "Looks like damage control time." Lornak pulls of his cloak and begins to bat down the flames. "Fighters protect the healers in case anything comes charging out of there. Healers do your thing." He swings again at the nearest flames. "The rest of us; try to put out some fires!"
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC23/13t/20ff, CMD 21) Monday April 24th, 2017 7:08:04 PM
Hmerrin shrugs at Lornak's command.
"All right, Dusan," he calls over to the cleric. "Let's go see what the damage is."
The young man moves forward, clanking away in his heavy plate armor.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=68 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 7:30:15 PM
"If you're sticking around," Dušan responds to Hmerrin, "I'm sticking around. Can't have you getting yourself hurt. At least not more than necessary."
Dušan casts Barkskin on the fighter still not sure what side they're on, but a good defence is always a good option.
(OOC: d100 = 68 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 2/1, L3 3/1 60 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus 59 Rounds Spectral Hand d4=1 HP Incorporeal, improved evasion (half damage on a failed Reflex save and no damage on a successful save), AC of 22 (+8 size, +4 natural armor, +2 INT) = 36)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=27 ; d20+8=9 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 7:46:18 PM
Var moves along the street coming up to a small group of curious onlookers. (Perception: 27) He sees the large Dart man come out of the burning building, trying to tell people to 'run'. Var thinks this might be a good idea.
(Intimidate: 9... nat 1) Var gets ready to bellow at the rubber-neckers who are gathering at the edges of the danger, but as he inhales he accidentally sucks in a lung-full of smoke & ash. What comes out is less of a command of unquestioning resolve, and more of a rickety wheezing of "Go on'n git now!"
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Monday April 24th, 2017 9:02:06 PM
Her sea elf heritage proves to be Ethani's downfall as she stands paralyzed by the flames. Eyes locked on the lethal waves of heat, Ethani is unable to comply when Lorna orders her to go toward the building. "I...I'm sorry...I can't. .."
Asteria (sub Nellie) Monday April 24th, 2017 9:23:02 PM
Not understanding why Ethani isn't heading toward the fire, the barbarian begins to charge toward the battle. She is confident that Ethani will have her back and patch her up.
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