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Perception 4 - wow, its smoky
The fighter trots into the building, trying to avoid the flames, while also looking for the stairs.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 7:46:11 PM
"I'm going to regret this..." Lornak admits as he tightens up his cloak and hood around his body and head. "I'm ready for your touch, Dusan." He says with a wink. He enters with the party that goes inside the burning building.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)]   
Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:15:19 PM
Somewhat aware that the dream is over, or at least had changed, Ethani shudders as she begins to grow closer to the flames. She looks up at Dusan with fear and shame in her eyes as she watches Lornak get ready to head into the fire. "It's so hot. Soooo hot. I can't go in there. No one should go in there. We can just heal anyone who comes out."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=16 ;
Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:33:16 PM
Var mutters to himself something about a simple cottage by the Culverwood, and heads into the building. locating the stairs he heads up to the 2nd floor, and tries to figure out who would be dumb enough to fight in a burning building, and what would be valuable enough to fight over (Perception: 16).

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+14=22 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 12:41:59 AM
Toston says, "I have some minor natural fire resistance so use it on someone else. I'm headed in to the building." The gnome says.

(Perception: 22)

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [595/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [16/20] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=18 ; 2d6=11 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 6:56:27 AM
Wil heads into the building with his cloak of resistance around him and Dusan's gift. He searches for anyone that needs a hand.
(Perception: 18)
Wil also channels some positive energy to himself and the Tide (Channel energy: 11)

Resist Energy-fire: -10
----- Spell List ---
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Wrestling with the Enemy - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday May 4th, 2017 4:47:24 PM

People entering the building: Hmerrin, Lornak, Var, Toston, Wilford

People staying outside: Dusan, Ethani, Asteria

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As much of the group begins to rush in, they can see and wave over members of people running out.

Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Many of the people wear dart insignia. Others seem unaffiliated.}

The two groups split apart near Dusan and Ethani, clearly angry at each other and ready to continue the fight. Most of the members, to say nothing of completely innocent people, are already beginning to scatter and run.

Perception 25 or Know Dungeon 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {This building will collapse in seven rounds unless steps are otherwise taken.}

[No map needed anymore for outside.]

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Despite much of the smoke and flame, you make it into the room on the second floor where the remaining people are congregated. Much to your dismay, several people are already dead.

Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the bodies ahead of you appears to be dead from burns far more than you might expect from the fire alone. He is wearing a dart insignia.}

Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {There appears to be shards of crystal surrounding that body.}

You can see dart members to your left, and what appear to be unaffiliated thugs to your right. A couple of members of both sides see The Tide enter but barely pay any attention, focused as they are on each other. From the snippets of argument, you learn that the unaffiliated brought the fire elemental into this fight (by throwing an elemental gem), and now both sides are determined to finish it. Another set of crossbow groups sail over the room. With a sinking feeling, you realize you might have to drag people out, even as the fire begins to spread.

Perception 25 or Know Dungeon 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {This building will collapse in seven rounds unless steps are otherwise taken.}

Map of the interior

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=16 ; d20+9=13 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 6:29:53 PM
Lornak follows Var's charge up the stairs as people rush past him to escape the burning building. He feels an uncomfortable urgency to vacate the premises himself. He tells himself to make whatever's going to happen next to happen fast. He is completely dismayed when he enters the room and witnesses that the combatants have no desire to end the fight they are engaged in. "Unbelievable!" he curses.

He searches the room for the closest wounded that he can drag out regardless of affiliation and starts to drag them out of the room and back down the stairs. (Move Action) (Standard Action d20= 13 vs CMD +5 feet for every 5 points past targets CMD)

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy  d20+3=17 ; d20+6=17 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 7:23:56 PM
Perception 17
Knowledge - Dungeoneering 17

Hmerrin looks around at the burning floor, several years of clandestinely exploring the tunnels outside of town coming to play.

"We got just over half a minute before this place comes down," he calls out to his friends. "So, do whatever it is you're gonna do, but in about 24 seconds, we need to run."
7 rounds till collapse. Run after 4.

The young man notes one of the bodies is really, really burned. And given what he was just fighting, Hmerrin's got a pretty good idea what did it.
Well, maybe it was a boss guy.

Hmerrin runs to the body, and picks it up, all the while yelling
"HERE COME THE KNIVES! RUN!"

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=24 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+8=16 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:09:59 PM
(Perception: 24)
(Knowledge - Dungeoneering: 15)

Giving the fight a quick glance Var realizes that four members of the Tide are not about to take out a dozen or so gang members in less than a minute. Var does his best to time his run across the warehouse to avoid cross-fire, following Hmerrin.

"I Hope Yer mum's wern't set on havin' an open casket at yer funerals, 'cuz y'all are gonna leave some ugly corpses if you stay 'n fight!" (Intimidate: 16) Var shouts over the ruckus of the two gangs, hoping to inspire them to chose the Better part of Valour.

He picks up the body farthest from the stairs and gets ready to run back through the hail of crossbow bolts & fire.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+9=18 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:55:29 PM
Dušan casts guidance on himself and attempts to calm the combatants as they exit the building. "Your fighting has already cost a building. Might I suggest something less incendiary... like chess... and maybe not here."

(OOC: Diplomacy d20+8+1 Guidance = 18
59 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
58 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
57 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
56 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
54 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
53 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
52 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 36)

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Casting create water) 
Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:01:21 PM
Panic truly beginning to set in as the flames grow, Ethani does the only thing she can think of to help. Asking Alemi for guidance, she causes 2 gallons of water to drench the doorway, hoping to keep it flame free for any survivors.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=15 ; d20=4 ; d20+12=18 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:08:46 PM
Wil defaults to the first Dart(D4) and grabs him.
"You have to get out of here. Lets go. The building is going to burn down. You have to move!"
He talks quickly. "Think about your family. Your going to die."
Wil had stored his crossbow after the elemental fell. He held his quarterstaff in one hand and was ready if the Dart fought back. "Come on, brother...move."

(Perception: 15; Know Dungeon: 4; Diplomacy: 18)
Resist Energy-fire: -10
----- Spell List ---
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d20+9=14 ; d12+7=16 ;
Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:26:31 PM
"Oh heck no...you guys aren't having all the fun! "

Asteria bolts up the stairs and knocks the first combatant she sees over the head with the blunt end of her axe. DC 14 for 16 (can't remember how to do non lethal).

Asteria looks over at Lornak "Naw, see...you guys are doing it all wrong. They're way easier to get out of the building when you knock them out first! "

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+14=18 ; d20+1=3 ;
Friday May 5th, 2017 2:54:51 AM
(Perception: 18; Knowledge [Dungeon] : 3)

Toston enters the burning building and notices the Dart who died from the intense burns. He then takes a double move action to get over to body (number 4). He tries to estimate how much the being weighs as the gnome can cast a floating disk that will transport 100 pounds.

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [594/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [15/20] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Wrestling with the Enemy - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Friday May 5th, 2017 6:52:15 PM
Apologies for the delay. I will post over the weekend

Wrestling with the Enemy - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+7=18 ; d6+2=6 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+1=6 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+2=12 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+3=20 ; d6+3=6 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 12:52:31 PM

Lornak watches the area, looking for a wounded he can drag out. (I moved him to D6, the one character he can reach with base speed 30.) His attempt at dragging out an angry and fearful dart member fails (CMD 17) and earns him an AoO strike (shortsword) that just hits for 6 damage. "Hey, watch it," he shouts with a shove (bull rush) of his own (earning Lornak an AoO, CMB 19).

Hmerrin recognizes the danger and begins to formulate a plan, starting with trying to save the really burned body. Getting there, he realizes that body is really, truly dead, surrounded by a suspicious amount of crystal that seems to have been smashed against the head. Darts all around accuse the unaffiliated with bringing an elemental into a negotiation, and Hmerrin realizes that this crystal somehow was ground zero.

Var and Hmerrin attempt to intimidate some of the characters around. It's not very intimidating but the distraction allows for some self preservation to kick in, and the nearby fighters begin to back towards the windows. There are bushes and awnings outside of them that will allow for someone to be dropped down, in addition to getting someone to the stairs.

Wil grabs a nearby character on the periphery and plays hard on his self preservation. All sorts of emotions hold the dart member back and forth. But in the end, he finally chooses to run...

Right into Asteria coming up the stairs. "Naw, see...you guys are doing it all wrong. They're way easier to get out of the building when you knock them out first!" Her second swing misses but her first swing hits hard for 11/24 nonlethal damage. The dart member, reeling and screaming, swings twice with his dagger, hitting once for 5 lethal damage. A nearby dart (D3) moves closer to throw a dagger at Asteria, hitting for 6 damage. A number of unaffiliated move towards Asteria to watch and laugh their heads off.

Toston moves towards the body in the back and sees that she is still breathing. He estimates her weight as slightly over 100 lbs (above average for a human woman) but he can still use the floating disk and his own power to move her out the window.

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Outside of the building, Dusan attempts to quiet the people pouring out. Some ill will remains, but there doesn't seem to be any attacks going out.

Ethani drenches the doorway to keep it free - and manages to push some of the fire back, buying the team another round of time.

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Currently 1/7

D4: AC 15, nl 11/24

Map

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=13 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 5:41:49 PM
Lornak's concern is met with pain as the Dart lashes out at him. "Gah!" He mouths recoiling from the mans sword attack. In a flash of anger he lashes out at him, mainly to shove his way past.(AoO d20=13) "You blithering idiots!" Lornak screams as he runs through the center of the room. (Double Move) "Can't you see the building is coming down around your rather Large Egos?!" He does his best to dodge anything that looks harmful and makes his way over to the remaining body(B4) and checks for signs of life.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=21 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 6:43:20 PM
Var moves over to another body (B4) and checks to see if they're any better off. (Perception: 21)

If this person is alive Var will pick them up and start carrying them towards the stairs.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+6=8 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 10:51:16 PM
Toston tries to put the fire out that is right near him seeing Var move to help the person Toston was going to use the floating disk for.

Toston tries to put the fire out affecting B1 but most likely fails. (Reflex: 8)

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [593/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [14/20] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=25 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 10:56:56 PM
As long as people are remaining peaceful, Dušan assists anyone who needs it away from flames and with the assistance of guidance looks for those who are most injured.

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 25
58 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
57 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
56 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
55 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
53 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
52 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
51 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 36)

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  d6+2=5 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 11:26:39 PM
Seeing that her last spell had a measure of success in keeping the flames at bay and the path out clear, Ethani screws up enough courage to cast another spell add she moves a little closer to the flames.

Ooc: Casting icicle against the door frame. Logic dictates that if it worked against an elemental, it should work against flames. 5 ice damage.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  d20+10=17 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=10 ;
Sunday May 7th, 2017 11:43:35 PM
Asteria grins as she is stabbed. The building was burning down around her ears and she was out numbered. About the only thing left to make this day perfect is a nice ale.

"So you washroom to play huh? Alright. Let's dance. But you gotta realize that my axe is bigger than your butter knife, my muscles are bigger than yours, and Domi's got my back! " attack AC 17 for 6 nonlethal, AC19 for 10

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+6=22 ; d10=10 ; d20+12=32 ;
Monday May 8th, 2017 8:51:34 AM
Wil is happy that the young Dart member saw the error of his ways but notices that Ethani is being overwhelmed and drops the staff in favor of his crossbow.
He aims and fires at (D3)(Attack: 22: Hit: 10)
"Back off, you stupid Darts," He shouts with an enormous amount of intimidation. (Intimidate: 32) Far more then he expected. "Go back where you came from." He continued while he loaded another bolt. "Leave my family alone!"

----- Spell List ---
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Monday May 8th, 2017 6:42:43 PM
Hmerrin runs to one of the windows, and waves in a "Come over here" motion.

"C'mon! The place is coming down! Everyone out!"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday May 8th, 2017 7:57:18 PM
(Holding Post)

Dušan watches the doorway, willing his friends to emerge from the inferno.

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 25
58 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
57 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
56 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
55 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
53 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
52 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
51 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 36)

Wrestling with the Enemy - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+3=9 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+7=25 ;
Monday May 8th, 2017 9:39:17 PM

Lornak and Var both run towards the unconscious B4 and discover that he is still alive. As they discuss whether to drag him down the stairs, they get some disapproving looks from a couple of unaffiliated thugs. "Hey, youse guys tryin to get into our business? You leave's him alone." They do not otherwise engage.

Toston decides to help beat out the remaining flames on the dead body, to give him some dignity. B3 remains nearby still waiting for some help, as Toston wonders if he should move towards B4.

Asteria smacks D4 unconscious and crows about it. How they get him down the doorway is for another time. In response, D3 and D6 move to flank her. At least Asteria uses nonlethal damage to try to corral them. Wil forgets the flames around him, attacking the dart for 10 damage.

Hmerrin moves towards the window, hoping to coax people towards it.

D3 in response fires back at Wil but misses wide. D6 attacks Asteria and also misses wide. D1, angry, steps forward to a swing at Hmerrin. "You ARE on the side of those scum! Why haven't you attacked any of them, otherwise?"

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Dusan begins to heal some of the people who had come out, getting some approving looks from the crowd.

Ethani continues to try buying the group some time by using her ice spells.

Round 1/7

Map

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=23 ;
Monday May 8th, 2017 11:53:40 PM
Lornak unexpectedly finds himself shoulder to shoulder with Var. His face jerks back in bewilderment. Lornak He then reaches down and helps Var lift the injured man(B4) onto his shoulders. (Roll to Aid another: Attack d20=13 vs. CMD)

Lornak ignores the two unaffiliated thugs by turning and making his way swiftly towards the window near Toston and the other injured person. He has a mind to kick it out so Toston won't need to spend the time doing so.(Move Action) As he does he yells to Asteria as he watches her pick a fight; "Quit screwing around!" He yells. "Just get them to follow you!"

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d8=7 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 12:06:40 AM
"You wanna take this outside!?" Var shouts at the thug who challenges him. "'Cuz I think that with the whole building-on-fire thing, that's probably the best idea."

Var pulls out his wand of Cure Light wounds, and taps the unconscious form of B4 (Heal for 7 HP), and begins to head for the stairs.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 6:27:40 AM
(OOC: There were two Lornaks on the map so I was confused and thought that Lornak was helping the person I was going to help with my floating disk also somehow I ended up near B3 b/c when I first was moving towards B4 a few rounds ago)

Toston retrieves his scroll of floating disk and then casts it. Next round he will use it to start transporting the fallen woman.

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [592/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [13/20] rounds left
floating disk - 1 hour [600/600] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=32 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+12=32 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 11:17:27 AM
Hearing the complaint, Will responds.. "I am on the side of whoever is trying to hurt my family. Step back or I will put another bolt in you!" He threatens D3 (Intimidate: 32) and fires at him(missing - Attack: 11) while stepping behind D4.
"If this continues, you will all die by the Tides hands or by being stupid enough to stand within a burning building." (Diplomacy: 32)
"I will defend Asteria with lethal force, so if you want to live then back off!"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=19 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 7:01:40 PM
Dušan continues his triage, looking for those who need more help than conventional medicine and might need the help of a Cure Spell. He ushers those that are faring better further from the fire. "Please keep moving back and allow those inside room to get out."

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 19
57 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
56 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
55 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
54 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
52 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
51 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
50 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 36)

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy  d10+14=17 ; d20+11=26 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 7:34:51 PM
Hmerrin leans away from D1's swing.
"Seriously? I'm trying to .... oh, forget it."

The young human reaches over and grabs the Dart with both hands.
"Everyone's always gotta be difficult," he grouses.

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Grapple - 26 vs his CMD (first roll was with wrong die and bonuses,whoops)

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 40/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20]    d20=4 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 7:59:20 PM
Asteria heaves the body of D4 into a bridal style hold. She gave a rather cocky grin to the Darts as she did so.

"Hey big strong guys. Bet none of you will jump out that window over there." Nodding her head

With that, she set out towards the closest window she could get to (she can probably move to around Y7), the body of D4 in her arms.

((OOC Please ignore d20 roll.))

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  d6+2=7 ;
Tuesday May 9th, 2017 8:15:18 PM
Seeing Dusan treating the wounded, Ethani briefly considers doing the same. However, given the state of the building, she decides to continue to try and keep a path clear for survivors. Edging a few feet closer to the flames, the cleric fires off another icicle a little further into the entry way. 7 ice damage.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=13 ; d20+12=27 ; 2d6=9 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 2:41:06 PM
Will threatens D3 and D6. Warning them not to move as Asteria picks up the collapsed body of D4.
(Intimidate: 13)
Untrusting of any of the Darts, Will summons his last Monster, a Fire Beetle. He then shouts over to the opposing side. "Don't you dare shoot my Fire Beetle. Follow the creature out the door. Go to the right, out the door." (Diplomacy: 27) "This is your last warning to leave without a problem."

Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I (used), Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+7=12 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+7=8 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 3:41:12 PM

Lornak carries B4 out towards the window and lowers him out after Var heals him. As Var moves them back towards the stairs, one of the unaffiliated thugs continues to follow him. "Hey, we had to use that elemental gem. You know what these darts are like. Hows about you help teaches them not to keep after us."

Toston creates a floating disk to help move B3.

Wilford tries to use diplomacy (standard action), intimidate (standard action) and an attack (you guessed it) so his message gets a tad muffled. (I wish as a player that Pathfinder allowed a mix of diplomacy and intimidate for things like this, but it doesn't.) After firing at D3, he moves to help Asteria with the unconscious D4. With his help, Asteria manages to get D4 to the stairs, where a volunteer brings him down. Wil prepares to summon a fire beetle, but is out of actions for this round (I'll move it to the next round).

Hmerrin, frustrated, grapples D1 to calm him down.

Around the room, the group can hear the strains of the walls beginning to buckle. The delaying tactics of Ethani's spells have begun to fail.

D3 attacks Will and misses. D6 attacks Asteria and misses. The unaffiliated thugs move forward to attack D6.

D1 wainly tries to fight back but doesn't have a chance of escaping. D5 moves forwards to attack Hmerrin but also misses.

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Dusan is brought B4 and D4 and heals them both.

Ethani casts yet another ice spell to delay the fire more, but the strain begins to get palpable on the building. Icicles aren't going to keep this building upright forever.

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No PC is aware of the following:

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The roof of Tapas, Etc. holds a garden, the thick bushes surrounding the roof of the building. It is there that a dwarf chef watches silently as the smoke rises from the building down the way. "Are you sure you want to go through with this? We can get out there. We can help them."

Behind him stood a red haired halfling with a copper wire choke collar, her hands carefully examining the cylinder she had lifted from the orc in a halfling mask. "You know what will happen if we interfere. The town must see them doing this. We watch and observe."

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Round 1/7

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy  d20+16=29 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 4:26:15 PM
Hmerrin shifts his elbow so that D5's blade ricochets harmlessly off his armor.
"Be with you in a sec," he tells the man.

"But first," Hmerrin swings D1 around, and forces him through the window, all the while instructing him.
"OK, head down - arms in - knees apart...."
Now holding the man outside the window, Hmerrin gives him a quick grin, and lets him go.

The fighter turns to D5.
"You jumping on your own, or do you need help too?"

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Making an assumption here that this is a big window.

roll 29 to maintain grapple.
Using Move Action on grapple to position D1 outside of window.
Free action to let him fall.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=28 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 6:53:58 PM
Lornak moves along the wall of windows over to where Toston is preparing the injured woman. (Move Action) When he reaches the window he kicks it out with his booted foot careful to aim for the crossbars and not the glass. (Attack Action d20=28)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=26 ;
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 7:59:56 PM
Dušan seems satisfied that mundane treatment is enough and saves his spells for those that would otherwise not live. He finds himself working into a rhythm that is efficient in both speed and quality. "Assess, determine, treat. You, sir, can wait, you're standing so clearly you don't need my assistance as much as my current patient. I promise I'll give you the best care, but allow me to save lives first."

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 26 Natural 20
56 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
55 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
54 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
53 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
51 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
50 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
49 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 36)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:46:41 PM
Var hears the cracking of the building's timber under the heat of the fire. "OKAY, IM GOING NOW." Var loudly announces, and heads towards the stairs.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Thursday May 11th, 2017 12:25:29 AM
Toston maneuvers the floating disk bearing the woman over to the window where Lornak is.

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [591/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [12/20] rounds left
floating disk - 1 hour [599/600] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 40/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d20+10=27 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:24:53 AM
As Asteria dumps the goon D4 unceremoniously to the waiting arms of a volunteer, she catches glimpse of Ethani, fighting the fire. A giant cheer arises from her, as she yells words of encouragement to her sister. "THAT'S MY SIS! YOU SHOW THAT FIRE WHO'S BOSS!"

She then runs back into the fray, glaring the remaining two goons down. "You gonna go outside, or do I need to beat you down like that other guy? This entire place is burning down!" (Intimidate: 27) If they offer to go, she allows them to pass. If not, she gets into position to attack and knock out the Darts.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Thursday May 11th, 2017 11:30:30 AM
Asteria's encouragement brings the tiniest smile to Ethani's lips. Deciding that more strong hands are needed to help out, Ethani scoots back out of the building and begins summoning an ape inside the burning building.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday May 11th, 2017 12:39:59 PM
"The Darts are correct.. there is a whole group of people we have ignored," Will adds. "That doesn't mean we are not talking to you. The Tide is here to help everyone in Dirt City, not just the Darts or the Wolves. Let's move! Follow the Fire Beetle out of the door."
-- He then summons the Fire Beetle to show the way next round.

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday May 11th, 2017 4:14:38 PM

Hmerrin throws D1 out the window, telling D5 that he is next.

Lornak and Toston lower B3 to the ground.

Var and Asteria attempt to get people to follow D4 down the stairs. Asteria in particular warns that they will go down the stairs, unconscious or no. D6, thinking it over, begins to comply when U8 grabs him, asking "Where you think you're going?"

U4 moves toward U8 with the building beginning to crack and sway. "Uh... maybe this whole tabling the fight for later isn't such a bad idea."

Wil begins to summon a fire beetle. (OOC: You have to have a form of communication or handle animal to get it to do things. Otherwise, it will fight or flee as normal - though in this case, flee may be what you want.)

As the building begins to shake and quiver, most others at least stop fighting. Unfortunately, they seem to have chosen freeze as a strategy.

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Dusan continues to heal, attempting to triage people who are worst off. (Most notably B3. D1 is shaken but something tells Dusan "he can wait.")

The female who was brought to him sits up with a start. "The gem? What happened to it?"

Ethani begins to summon an ape to help out. (OOC: As above, you need to specify your way to control or handle it.)

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Round 2/7

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Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy  d20+11=23 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2017 7:01:37 PM
Hmerrin looks at D5, and sighs.
"You'd think 'Darts' would move a little quicker," he notes, grabbing the fellow by the lapels.

The young fighter turns his head over his left shoulder and bellows into the room,
"TEN SECONDS! LAST ONE OUT DIES IN AGONIZING PAIN AS HE'S CRUSHED AND THEN SET ON FIRE!"

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Grapple check on D5 - 23

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=9 ;
Thursday May 11th, 2017 11:16:03 PM
Dušan looks over his most recent attempt and hopes he did more good than harm. "How many are there in their?" he says exasperated, " I'm starting to loose track of how many I helped and more are dropping from the skies now."

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 9
55 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
54 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
53 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
52 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
50 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
49 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
48 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 36)

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=26 ;
Friday May 12th, 2017 12:02:36 AM
Lornak finishes aiding Toston lower the injured woman through the window stands up. He turns around quickly to assess the situation.(Perception d20=26) He is keen to see how many are left to "persuade" to leave and figure out how much time the group might have left before the building collapses in on itself.

(Held Standard Action) Currently at a lose as to what his move should be he holds his breath for a second as he decides.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+3=6 ; d20+3=9 ;
Friday May 12th, 2017 2:00:11 AM
Toston moves over to the 2 unaffiliated people and attempts to grab their hands and pull them toward one of the open windows. (CMB: 6)

"Come one people don't just stand there! Help me help you get to one of the windows and get the heck outta here." The gnome says to them.

mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [590/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [11/20] rounds left
floating disk - 1 hour [598/600] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]
4 first level spells left
3 stunning fist attempts left

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/33; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=32 ; d20+5=13 ;
Friday May 12th, 2017 11:18:37 AM
"Rebecca, head out the door," Will shouts at the summoned creature but assumes it will head out anyways.
"Head toward the beetle!" Will instructed as he watched it appear to his left. (Diplomacy: 32)
"There is a guy behind me (D2). Will promptly rushed and attempted to push him out the Door. (OOC: looks like a door in front of D2.. if not then Will just pushed him into a wall..lol)
(Push: 13)
"We need to motivate all the others, non-Darts to move but this building is coming down. I have the speed to shove them around but I may not have the time. How do we motivate a group of people? Any spells? "

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Friday May 12th, 2017 11:02:33 PM
Var moves up beside one of the Unafilliated thugs (U8) and gives him a firm push. "LET'S GO! EVER'BODY OUT!"

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Saturday May 13th, 2017 1:16:57 PM
Hmerrin calls out to Wil, "If we get all the Darts out the other guys won't have anyone to fight!"

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  3d6=14 ;
Saturday May 13th, 2017 1:17:57 PM
The ape appears next to Asteria, protecting her from any Darts that might attack her.

Ethani smiles a little, knowing Asteria has a little extra protection. Ethani decides to focus once more on what she does best.

Moving back to the wounded, Ethani lets lose a bust of healing. Chanel energy for 14 to all within 30 feet of Ethani.

Ooc: Dm, will you kindly roll the attacks for the ape?

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Sunday May 14th, 2017 8:36:13 PM
Dušan regains his focus and concentrates on what his patient mentioned. "What gem, Does any one know of a gem? Does this have something to do with the fire elemental?"

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 40/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d20+10=28 ;
Sunday May 14th, 2017 10:06:20 PM
Asteria growls at U8, holding her axe tighter. "Hey, back off pal. This building is coming down around us, and frankly, I don't want anyone to be left in here, jerk or not. So let's take this outside, ok?" (Intimidate: 28)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Monday May 15th, 2017 12:39:24 AM
Toston waits to see how the two unaffiliated people react to his trying to guide them to a window.

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+7=17 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+2=4 ; d20+3=5 ;
Monday May 15th, 2017 1:05:47 PM

Hmerrin grabs D5 and prepares to throw him out the window. D5 makes an attempt and misses.

Lornak begins to feel a little lost at the situation as he attempts to see what might do the most good. He can see U2 in the corner, rocking and panicking.

Toston weakly tries to grab a couple of unafilliated (U1 and U3) but it at least adds to the gravity of the situation. He waits for them to react. They both take swings and miss.

Will orders "Rebecca" the fire beetle to head towards the door. She complies as best she can given the crowds, her luminescence filling the area nearby. (Lucky for Will she doesn't quite get to the front of the door, but more on that in a second.) Will moves backwards towards D2 with a bull rush to shove him out the window (D2 gets an AoO for 4 damage) but his shove comes up short. (CMD 17). Hmerrin agrees that getting out one side first might help.

Asteria stands as the giant ape moves forwards besides her. She attempts to intimidate them to get out. D8 instead knocks out D4, earning an attack from the ape that misses.

As if to punctuate the dire warnings, smoke and ash begin to fall from the ceiling, almost hitting several of the remaining members. Various Darts and Unafilliated front about how they are going on their own terms and how this isn't over.

And as they do so, smoke begins to move through the entire room. They proceed to finally make their way towards the exits while screaming and crying. Some produce copious amounts of moisture throughout their clothes.

(Visibility is 10 feet (2 squares) for anyone standing except those with darkvision - dwarves, gnomes and halflings - or those near the fire beetle.)

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Dusan's heals begin to slow as he realizes that more and more are coming. "How many are in there?" Ethani takes in the situation and begins to take over healing the wounded.

"What gem?" he asks B3. "What are you talking about?"

"City on fire. Men fighting men as city burns." She tries to compose herself as best as she can. "Experimental elemental gems, break to create elementals... mass production, stolen, wound up on the black market, the unafilliated activated the gem, escalated this fight..." She stared as smoke began to eminate. "Only one caused this damage... Out of three thousand gems, only one caused this..."

Behind them, the building rocked with an explosion of smoke and ash.

Round: 3/7

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Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy  d20+16=19 ;
Monday May 15th, 2017 7:06:48 PM
Hmerrin bats aside D5's attack.

"Seriously?" he cries in exasperation. "You're still attacking? I got half a mind to leave your tuckus right here.
The young man grins. "But chucking you out a window is fun too."

D5 follows D1.

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Grapple check 19.
Move D5 out the window and let go.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=16 ;
Monday May 15th, 2017 7:34:18 PM
"With or without you..." Lornak mouths low under his breath. Unconscious why that particular song lyric entered his mind in the moment he took in the room, he is suddenly very conscious of an unaffiliated person undulating in the corner. His breath becomes labored by the smoke rising in the room. He is grateful that his vision isn't labored.(Darkvision) Lornak moves over to the corner where he sees them (U2).(Held Action move) "Toston, my boy, its time we make haste!" He says along the way.

Lornak then leans down and does his best to get the person off the floor by throwing their arm over his shoulders and lifting. (Attack Action d20=16 vs CMD- I dont know if he/she is prone for an attack bonus)

Once steady, Lornak guides U2 to the stairwell. (Move Action)

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+4=10 ; d20+10=11 ;
Monday May 15th, 2017 9:37:52 PM
"That's it, you ungrateful troll," Will shouted. He tries to grapple but that's a big fail as he nears the door. (CMB: 10)
"Fine, stab me again." He says with a sigh. "Come on, just get it over with. Hurt me like you Darts always do. Just throw yourself away as the walls crumble." His impossible new anger clouds his vision. (perception: 11)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+6=21 ; d6+3=9 ;
Monday May 15th, 2017 10:28:31 PM
Var looks around at the chaos and the falling ash. "Where'd that damn fool Wil get off to!?" He harrumphs. Seeing that U8 is going to be obstinate, Var decides to help persuade him with the flat of his hand-axe.

(21 vs AC; 9 non-lethal damage)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Monday May 15th, 2017 10:28:38 PM
Toston says to the two unaffiliated, "Hah, you missed. Bet you couldn't hit me if we took this outside."

He then takes a five foot step and activates his ghost sound spell like ability opting to make it sound like the growling of enough fire elementals to equal 24 humans are approaching the building from beyond the right rear window (near U2)

"There are more fire elementals converging on the building!!! Let's get out of here before they get here!!!" Toston calls out trying to sell the illusion.

(Will 12 to disbelieve)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday May 16th, 2017 6:52:08 PM
Dušan looks back at the fire with fear growing in his eyes, "Please tell me there aren't any more of those gems in that building..."

(OOC: 54 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
53 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
52 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
51 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
49 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
48 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
47 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 36)

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  d6+5=8 ;
Tuesday May 16th, 2017 8:33:00 PM
Lornak should be out of the building. He can't possibly be... NO. Ethani forbids herself from going down that mental path.
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Having served her time during war, Ethani is no stranger to wounds, pain, and death. But burns...the mere smell of burning flesh makes her want vomit. "This one needs healing first. This one can wait..." She inadvertently orders Dusan, snapping into work mode. 8pts.

Wishing to stabilize before she completely heals anyone, Ethani takes her Wand and taps the worst off. "Alemi heal these people. Show them your love. "

Meanwhile, the ape continues to fight off Asteria's enemies.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 40/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] 
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 12:14:47 AM
Asteria sighs, grabbing the unconscious D6 and taking him outside. Why did this all have to be so difficult. She glared back at U8. "You should follow, if you know what is good for you. Otherwise, my friend Mr. Ape here is going to beat you up."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20=9 ; d20+12=31 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 10:52:21 AM
"Ok... so.. " Wil began. "While I wait for you to stab me.. do you miss your family? You will, went you die in this fire.. You know, that reminds me. My mother, talks to me on occasion.. how you say? She is dead, you say? Well, I'll tell you. She talks to me, in my head. How's that for weird? I got all these voices in my head telling me what to do or say. Wilford Grimly is telling you to step out this door so we can have a proper fight. I hate to be distracted by the doorway coming down."
(Diplomacy: 31)

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+1=9 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=5 ; d6+2=8 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d8=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+1=13 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 11:05:31 AM

Hmerrin throws D5 out the window. He makes satisfying sounds about "suing you" as he goes.

Lornak moves over to grapple U2, an older gentleman. He seems quite panicked, almost frozen in fear or ready to bolt, but he goes with Lornak. The panic rises, however, as parts of the ceiling begin to fall upon them both.

Wil attempts to grapple D2 but fails. Angry, he makes one last taunt for an attack. "Mock me all you want, you who gets into everything. But mark my words, today you will see the bravery that lies within a dart." As pieces of ceiling fall upon Wil and D2, he dives out of the window screaming.

The Firebug bravely stays where he is, acting as a beacon.

Var attempts to knock out U8. Asteria, moving out D6, threatens U8. To punctuate this, the ape swings twice, knocking him out. D3 and U4, seeing this, leave of their own accord.

Toston taunts U1 and U3 and then tries to scare them using ghost sounds. (I'm a little confused as what you are trying to do but I think it's move them towards the staircase rather than to the closer window.) Both of them clearly believe the sounds, pushing them towards the door - well pushing U1 towards the door. U3, panicking and unable to see the doorway light, simply darts across the room. U5, panicking, simply jumps out the window.

U6 wanders, screaming for help.

Wil and Toston: Two squares collapse from above. Reflex 10 to avoid being hit by fiery debris (damage 4 + 2 fire). Both D2 and U2 make their saves.

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Ethani continues to heal. Dusan and Ethani both express concern that there might be more elemental gems in the building.

B3 cackles. "No, no, gems are gone. Moved through the city, bought as weapons, sold to fish folk, still selling to fish folk... Only the entire region in danger."

As the police begin to move her aside, she starts screaming and babbling. "Silver glove. Halfling with the choke collar. Look for the coupon. Silver... glove...."

From the windows, the sounds of fire elementals (Will 12 to disbelieve) and falling ceiling eminate. The smoke continues to pour.

Map 4/7

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 11:18:20 AM
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Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 11:37:29 AM
(Reflex Save: 14)

Toston easily evades the falling debris and then runs over to U3. He holds his hand out and says, "Truce? Let me help you out of here."

He calls out to his friends, "Someone help the guy screaming for help!"

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+8=17 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+10=16 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 3:51:51 PM
Wil manages to miss being crushed. (Reflex: 17) Will throws in an overtly, athletic dive through the window.
"He who gets into everything, I don't get into everything.. your mom gets into everything," Will shouts back at the Dart. (Perception: 16 to see anything outside the building and any one that needs help.)

Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I (used), Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+10=22 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 7:58:42 PM
Struggling with the old man Lornak manages to move in line with the other unaffiliated spooked by Toston's ghostly noises (U1). (Move Action) "I'll have to ask him about that one later.' Lornak mumbles to himself. As he maneuvers into the light he notices the screaming of the other unaffiliated lost in the haze(U6). He yells to Var help them; "Var! Grab that one!" He yells pointing with his free hand.

As he turns into the light he comes face to face with an Ape and stops dead. He is bewildered. He knows for a fact that they are not native to this region. (Knowledge Nature d20=22) He then looks down and sees the knocked out unaffiliated, puts two and two together and says to Asteria; "You better cart em out!" He sneaks past the ape gingerly.

Under his breath; "I'll have to ask about that one too..." He says confused.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 10:45:08 PM
Ethani's reprimand brings Dušan back to the task at hand, "Of course, Ethani. Sorry."

Dušan tries to get his head back in the game going back to triage and looking for anyone that needs the additional help of a cure spell while performing triage on the ones don't. His gaze goes back to the woman's direction when ever he he can afford it, worried about the portents of her words.

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 14
53 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
52 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
51 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornal: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
50 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 Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
47 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
46 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 36)

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Thursday May 18th, 2017 6:40:38 PM
Hmerrin squints and tries to scan through the smoke. Nuthin'.

He can hear a lot of yellin', but he can't see a blessed thing. The young man decides to hold his position for a moment more, just in case.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Thursday May 18th, 2017 8:50:33 PM
Truly in her element, Ethani lets her passion for healing take over. Ordering the uninjured to bring the injured to her (rather loudly), Ethani continues to categorize the wounded and heal the worst off. If needed, she will spend multiple charges of her Wand or use a spell in order to stabilize.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:37:50 PM
Lornak does his best to manage the older gentleman on his shoulders while not in-hailing too much smoke...

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:44:33 PM

Toston attempts to calm U3 down and presumably bring him towards the staircase.

Wil "helps" D2 out of the building. He tries to look around - didn't Toston say someone was screaming - but he cannot see more than 10 feet out (other than the glow of his beetle and presumably from the window).

Lornak, lost in the fog, continues to help out U2 and to a lesser extent U1. He calls on Var to help U6 and tries to understand what's up with the ape. (Lornak, are you exiting the building?)

Hmerrin freezes, trying to decide his next move. Var and Asteria remain quiet, The gorilla tosses U8 down the hallway. U1 seems to have enough stability to check on U6.

The smoke thickens, cutting visibility for all creatures to 10 feet. Some members inside spend their time choking and coughing. (Fort DC 15 for everyone inside.)

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Dusan sheepishly goes back to healing as he is handled U2. Ethani continues to heal as well.

While the crowd appreciates all the healing, the fire behind them reminds the team that they might want to save some heals for their teammates.

Round 5/7

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Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:24:03 PM
Lornak makes his way down the stairs through the fog of smoke and ash. He is grateful for his eyesight as it lets him traverse the crumbling wreckage of a building that's coming down around him, burden and all. He is careful to watch his footsteps and the old mans (Double move action)

(OOC YES Get me out of there!)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+9=18 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:33:03 PM
(OoC: Oh dip, sorry guys; things have been getting pretty busy lately.)

Var, gives the exit a plaintive, longing look before turning back to the fire.
(Fort save: 18)

The combination of Var's low-light vision and (U6)'s wails leads the Ranger straight to the unaffiliated thug. Var puts a firm hand on U6's shoulder and shouts "Come with me if you want to live!"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=9 ;
Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:54:06 PM
Dušan continues to heal who he can, but he becomes increasingly distracted as the building continues to burn and his friends remain inside. He mutters to the inferno "Come on..."

(OOC: Heal d20+5+1 Guidance = 9
52 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
51 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
50 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
49 Rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
47 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
46 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
45 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 36)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+5=25 ;
Friday May 19th, 2017 3:08:22 AM
(OOC: I thought I could only take a move action to get to U3 and then a standard action to convince him I could get him out of there)

Toston manages to successfully avoid coughing on the smoke (Save: 25) but the reduced visibility of the smoke means that Toston can't see the stairway or the window so he spends a standard action using his dancing lights SLA to create more light. He creates four lights that resemble torches (OOC: 20 foot radius of normal light + increasing light level 1 step 20 feet beyond it; darkness becomes dim light and dim light becomes normal light)

The light manages to illuminate a path to the rear window and Toston says to U3, "Come with me if you want to live." moving back towards the window with the man seeing as how there doesn't seem to be time to get down the stairs. (OOC: there is still move after we move towards the window if possible I would like to exit through the window with U3 this round, if not we can do it next round)

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=17 ;
Friday May 19th, 2017 12:19:15 PM
Actually Will jumped through the window after the Dart, previously. Will looks at the burning building. He hears the shouting and runs forth feet around the front of the building.
"Does anyone need any help? Scream if you need some help?" He says as suddenly screams begin to burst within his head. "Oi," he says as he hold his ears. "This is not good.. not good. I can hear them dying."

Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I (used), Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Saturday May 20th, 2017 12:56:33 PM
Var begins herding U1 & U4 towards the stairs "Closin' time, boys. Y' don't have t' go home, but y' can't stay here."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Saturday May 20th, 2017 12:57:30 PM
(OoC: whoops, I mean U1 & U6)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Sunday May 21st, 2017 11:44:47 AM
Toston hopes everyone can get out safely.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Sunday May 21st, 2017 6:33:54 PM
Carefully avoiding thinking about the fact that Lornak is still trapped inside her worst nightmare, Ethani throws herself into a frenzy of healing activity. She continues to order the volunteers to bring the wounded to her so she can evaluate and heal them.

The ape continues to pound anyone that dares attack Asteria., even though it's flesh is burning. It continues to faithfully fulfill it's duty. 4/5.

OOC: I have no idea how badly injured the sick are, so right now I'm just sticking to the Cure Light Wounds wand unless the DM indicates that further healing is necessary. DM, at the end of combat if you would be so polite as to let me know how many charges I spend, that would be awesome.

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Sunday May 21st, 2017 8:01:51 PM
Hmerrin thinks it over, and comes to the conclusion that he's no longer any help up here.

The fighter leaps out the window.

Take it Outside, Darn It - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Monday May 22nd, 2017 10:26:46 AM

Var stumbles towards two of the remaining occupants (U1 and U6), and tries to get them moving back towards the stairs. Both of them comply, following him. (You should be able to reach the stairs in the next round.)

Toston creates light within the back half of the building, and the last occupant U3 follows him towards the window. (They will exit in the next round.)

The ape begins to run, not willing to stand in this area. Fortunately, nobody is in a fighting mood anymore, and Asteria is safe. Rebecca begins to follow Wil, lowering the light for everyone in the building. Asteria, however, seems frozen where she is. (OOC: Does anyone know who is subbing for Asteria?)

The fire rages so intently, that the following three things happen to our remaining three occupants.

1) Everyone makes another fort save at DC 16 to avoid coughing and choking. Everyone who receives coughing two rounds in a row coughs as a full round action and takes 1d6 pts of nonlethal damage.

2) Everyone makes a reflex save DC 10 to avoid being hit by fiery debris (1d8 + 1d4 fire)

3) Anyone wearing metal armor or contacting metal are affected as if by a "heat metal" spell.

Everyone struggles to get out before the next round.

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Lornak, Wil and Hmerrin make their way out of the building. They attempt to offer help to those outside, hiding the fact that fear got to them.

Dusan watches for the remainder of his friends, and starts to heal the friends that come out. Ethani continues to be frozen until Lornak finally stumbles out. (OOC: I will try to count the number of wand casts and report the next round.)

The members of The Tide look up to see the elderly elven cop from before. "Oh, I do not get paid enough for this," he remarks upon seeing you and the raging fire.

Round 6/7

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Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+7=15 ; d20+8=15 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2017 2:44:27 PM
Will attempts to go in to save Asteria but begins coughing and steps back. (Fort Save: 15)
Fiery debris falls around him but he manages to avoid it.
He tries to recover from the cough while healing others around him.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=10 ; d20+8=12 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2017 3:34:42 PM
Lornak struggles through the falling debris with the old man at his side.(Reflex d20=12) It takes all his concentration to make his way down the stairs and through the stairwell. Even through his exceptional sight the billows obfuscate the entrance. (Move Action) A waft of smoke hits him dead in the face and he is forced to in-hail it. His mouth tastes of ash and his throat burns. (Fort d20=10) Lornak breaks through the threshold and breaths fresh air and immediately coughs making his throat burn even more. (Move Action)

He experiences a brief coughing fit but is glad to see the light of day and his comrades standing in it.

Lornak addresses the cop sarcastically as he gets his charge to the healers, his voice raspy; "You get Paid for this...?!" His breathing is labored.

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Monday May 22nd, 2017 5:50:59 PM
Hmerrin lands and rolls to his feet, somewhat surprised he didn't break anything. Looking about, the human does a quick headcount.

"Three short."
--Lornak arrives--
"Two short."

Nodding acknowledgement of the police person, he returns his gaze to the building.

"C'mon people," he mutters. "Get out of there."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+5=25 ; d20+6=13 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2017 8:03:26 PM
Toston manages to tough out both the smoke and nimbly avoid the debris. (Fort: 25; Reflex: 13)

Toston redirects the dancing light hopefully towards the stair well so that the people in the front can escape and then exits through the window with his floating disk and the 3rd unaffiliated person.

Active Effects:
Dancing Lights: 9 rounds

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Monday May 22nd, 2017 9:31:11 PM
Looking up from her patient, Ethani spots Lornak. Dropping her wand, Ethan dashes out to the drow and immediately envelops him in a passionate hug and kiss. "Thank Alemi! You're alive I think you might have... Rubbing the soot from his cheek, Ethani begins to check him over when she comes to a terrifying discovery. Asteria is no where to be found. Her gauze turns to fear as she pushes Lornak away slightly. "Lornak, where's Asteria?!"

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 37/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d20+5=15 ; d6=3 ; d20+5=15 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2017 9:56:49 PM
Asteria inhales what seemed to be only smoke and ash, snapping her out of her trance (Fort: 15 vs. 16, 3 nonlethal damage). The fire raging around her and soot on her face and in her eyes made it near impossible to see, but she just managed to duck out of the way of falling debris at the last second (Reflex: 15 vs. 10). Coughing violently, the smoke didn't seem to escape her lungs. The heat of the flames reminds her to get out. Asteria stumbles out of the apartment. Whoever was coming better hurry, because she was leaving.

Seeing her sister's worried face, Asteria finds it hard to speak, but she gives a wave to Ethani. "I'm here." She croaks out.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+9=12 ; d20+7=19 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ;
Monday May 22nd, 2017 11:23:28 PM
(Fort save: 12) Var gets a good lung-full of smoke and starts to cough, but manages to step around falling timber all the same (Reflex save: 19).

(OoC: If I'm reading Heat Metal correctly: I take 1d4 for each piece of metal gear I have equipped, +1 for any carried? So 2d4+1 (chain shirt, equipped hand-axe, and holstered hand-axe))

"Ow ow ow!" Var says as his gear starts to sizzle (3 fire damage)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d100=37 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 12:18:41 AM
Dušan ushers Asteria to Ethani casting Cure Moderate wounds while giving whatever aid the Barbarian will accept. (Heal 2d8+6=13)

Turning to cop, Dušan says, "Please officer, allow us to save lives then we will offer whatever assistance to you we can."

(OOC: d100 = 37 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 2/1
Cure Moderate Wounds on Asteria 13 HP
51 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
50 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
49 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
48 Rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
46 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
45 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
44 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 36)

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 30/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d4=3 ; d4=4 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 12:19:10 AM
OOC: Forgot about Heat Metal. I believe Asteria will take 2d4+1(handaxe, breastplate, holstered great axe) equaling 7 fire damage. Please correct me if I am wrong, DM

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 11:16:59 AM
"Ok, now that was intense. So what was that all about? The fire elemental and did I hear others were coming?"
Wil is unaware of Toston's ploy to trick the others.

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 2:19:04 PM
The last of the team members, Var, brings out the last of the inside survivors. "Ow, ow, ow," he shouts as the fire explodes behind him, crashing through windows and filling the air throughout. The sounds of bending metal and cracking beams can be heard from the building as the fire crews attempt to savage what is left of the building.

On the streets, after a moment of quiet, pandemonium begins to break out. Most of the crowd appears to be cheering you on, but there are still pockets of mistrust or derision - and the argument between the darts and the unaffiliated appear to have started anew, albeit with police beginning to close that down.

"Ok," the elven cop said to the group. "Does somebody want to explain to me what is going on?"

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 3:35:39 PM
"...I'd love to get paid..." Lornak thinks to himself absently, his lungs still burn too much to try speech. He takes in the scene when Ethani grabs him. He is not entirely ready for the onslaught of affection. If he was breathless before, he certainly is after their embrace. He is grateful that she is dizzying in her demeanor. He does not wish to speak and gladly lets her be distracted by Asteria's absence. He has to take a moment for himself. As she moves off, he slowly lowers himself to the ground and sits. His arms propped up on his knees.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+8=9 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 4:16:40 PM
Dušan turns to the officer, but is still distracted by those needing help. "I believe it was misuse of a fire elemental. We stopped it then helped who we could" (Diplomacy d20+8=9 Natural. Not making any friends here.)

(OOC: Diplomacy d20+8=9
Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 2/1
50 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Lornak resist energy 10
49 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Hmerrin resist energy 10
48 Rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
47 Rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
46 Rounds Resist Energy - Fire on Will resist energy 10
44 Rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin +2 enhancement bonus to existing natural armor bonus
43 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 36)

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 7:00:51 PM
"Well, yer honor," Hmerrin drawls in response to the elf.

"We were trying to get a bite to eat," he begins, indicating the tavern. "When all of the sudden, there's a bunch of screaming. So we run out, and get jumped by Big and Burny...." the fighter glances at Dusan "...er, I mean a fire elemental. And this building is on fire. So, we kill the fire elemental, run into the building to help whoever's there, and find Dumb and Dumber here (waving at nearest Dart and Unaffiliated) still fighting inside a burning building. Seems somebody threw a crystal and made Big and Burny show up, and they'd still be in there 'cept The Tide went in got 'em out."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)  3d8+5=16 ; d8=3 ;
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 8:12:35 PM
Completely relieved that the two people she loves the most in Dirt City are still alive, Ethani's professional healers eye spots Lornak's decent to the ground.

Pulling him skin tight, she places her hand firmly on his sternum. "Alemi, use your servant to chanel your healing into this hero..."

Whispering a few sacred words of healing, Ethani gently caresses Lornak's chest as she infuses him with Alemi's mercy. 18 pts returned.

  = (sum(5,5,1)) + 5...replaced 1 on healing with a 3 per Woldian house rule.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 43/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 8:30:12 PM
Asteria gives a very grateful smile to Dusan for his healing energy, stretching out a bit and letting her messy hair out of it's ponytail. She spends a few moments to dust herself off and check herself over for injuries, as well as putting her hair back into a more secure knot. Sitting down, she takes decides to take a break from all of her butt kicking and let the others deal with the talking stuff.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 9:58:24 PM
Var, breathing heavily, coughs a few times before raising a fist in victory.

He then leans over with his hands on his knees and coughs a bit more. Then he takes a seat on the cobblestones, raising his fist again and weakly crying "Woo."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 5:29:06 AM
"Hmerrin pretty much summed up what happened." Toston says to the officer.

"I admit that during the course of the rescue attempt I used some of my gnome magic to make it sound like there were more of those fire elementals coming to motivate people to get out. Seems like it worked."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 11:06:28 AM
Wil stands quietly watching till he suddenly begins to bat at invisible objects like flies buzzing around someone that doesn't see things.

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 4:15:10 PM

With everyone out, the Tide once again found itself facing skeptical officials and a crowd in crisis. Many of the members take the time to process what has happened and gather once again as a team.

Lornak follows an embrace with Ethani with one of his own. Asteria holds off to the sidelines. Var lets himself have a small victory. Dusan and Ethani patch up some of the injured. Wil takes some time to lose it.

Dusan, Toston and Hmerrin attempt to explain what happened.

"So you guys just can't even eat dinner without someone following you?" The elven cop doesn't really like you, but he once again can't pin anything on you either.

With both groups going their own ways, the tide is once again left alone to discuss what to do next.

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 6:02:06 PM
Hmerrin looks about, and sees that other than a wee bit of smoke inhalation, none of The Tide is worse for wear.

"Think they left our food alone?" he asks, without much hope.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 8:00:59 PM
"We can check, but we might want to check with Boggs soon." Dušan suggests, "One of my patients said that elemental was summoned from a gem. More disconcerting is that there are thousands on the streets or black market. This might be something Boggs would be interested in."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 8:58:49 PM
"Might be something, we could use ourselves," Will says while swinging violently at the air.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Wednesday May 24th, 2017 10:17:08 PM
Var picks himself up off the ground and dusts himself off as best he can. "...Smell like smoke an' brimstone for a bloody week after this." he mutters to himself.

"I'd suggest a pint, but someone might have the idea to sink half the city while we're out." he says flippantly.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=16 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 2:06:54 AM
The warmth of Ethani's touch spreads out from the center of Lornak's chest and slowly reaches throughout his body, reviving him. The pain is his esophagus subsides and he is able to speak clearly. He feels a weight lift from his shoulders. He's not sure if it is due to Ethani's power or her pursed lips. At this point he really does not care, he allows himself to revel in her embrace. He smiles at her gently trying to waylay any concern she may have and says; "I was just taking a moment, love. Thank you."

He places his hands on her body and stands up with her slowly, keeping her close he takes everything in. He is doubly grateful that all of his companions are uninjured but is a little unnerved that the Darts and unaffiliated are in each others faces despite the chaos... He shakes his head. He wonders if there is a way to question the woman about the gems in another location and in private. He plays off the conversation about their meal to see if she picks up on it while Dusan is speaking with the cop; "Perhaps you should join us for the remainder of our dinner later?" He asks her. (Bluff d20=16)

Once that conversation comes to and end he gazes at the cop with uncertainty; "That's the sum of it, yes." Look to those idiots for answers." He says to the peace office while gesturing to the Darts and unaffiliated. He starts to peel away from Ethani only to then turn back to him; "Wait a minute, who said anything about being followed?" He accuses. "Is there something you aren't telling us?"

Lornak feels Ethani's hip against his, the pressure of his hand on her waist, the curvature of his arm around the small of her back. This awareness breaks him from the din of the chaos around him. He hears Var's flippant comment and sheds all the need be diligent. He joins his comrades and lets out a hardy laugh.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+10=11 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 7:27:57 AM
(Knowledge Arcana: 11)

Toston says to Wil, "I think their might be something wrong with that elemental gem but I am not entirely sure. When we get enough money we might want to look into getting legitimate ones from the Catacombs instead of black market knock-offs."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 11:08:05 AM
"What could possibly go wrong with the knock-offs," Will says with a smile as he grabs a hold of something and eats it. "Pesky, spirits. I think my spirt problems are getting worse. Look at me.. I'm crazy."
"Being followed," Will picks up on the conversation. "We are always being followed. We are like celebrities around these parts."

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 2:39:41 PM
In response to Lornak's accusation, the cop swallowed. "I meant without trouble following you. Bad guys in general. Hey, I'm not the one that seems hell bent on creating a civil war. You want to know if you're being watched. Yeah, by me."

As the cop moves towards the burning building, the team sees Three Bits off to the side. She seems smaller out in the open. More hunched over than you remember, and you struggle to even remember what her race is. But you know that it is her, watching you closely.

"We should be clear that I have already been to your place of work," she tells you. "Set two dwarf repairmen on fire. Had to be done. I ought to set you on fire too, but now it just seems derivative."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 3:05:33 PM
Ethani smiles at Lornak. All was right with the Wold right now. Well...as much as could hold true in Dirt City, at least. She smiles suggestively at the elderly Elven cop. "Well, I know that I'm in GREAT demand, but I'm not too sure about the rest of the Tide... But it is all true, I'm sure you'll agree if you ask anyone in the Inn. We were eating a nice dinner and then got called out to deal with the awful, horrible.." Ethani shudders, recalling the elemental once more. "Anyway, the Tide dealt with it and tried to help these folks out of the inferno. Why they were fighting...and continue to fight, I couldn't tell you. Now sir, do you think it would be alright if we headed back to our dinner? I would be ever so grateful to be able to actually eat a meal without someone dying or bleeding on me."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=13 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 4:30:27 PM
"What are you telling us," Will says, mildly threatening. (Intimidate: 13)
He then aims his crossbow and steps toward her. "Are you telling me, you killed associates of ours? They had families. Who do you think you are!"
"I may be tired, but not too tired to take you out. Explain!"


Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I (used), Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=9 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 6:29:10 PM
Lornak tries to glean if he is staring at the pesky shapeshifter that has been plaguing the groups existence as of late and reaches his limit. He loses it.

"You set innocent craftsman on fire..?!" Lornak cannot help himself from seeing the irony of what Three Bits has just disclosed. He then giggles a quick "sss" sounding laugh through his teeth. "A day of flames is it?" Lornak asks as he starts to get hysterical. He laughs again, heartily. He looks down at the crossbow in Wil's hand then to Three Bits reveling in the absurdity. He laughs a third time, only this time the laugh is boisterous and big and full of belly jelly and seems like link into a series of guffaw and chortles. Lornak is rocks back and forth and slaps his leg. He is out of breath, bent over when he looks up and continues; "This is too rich..." and smiles. "Hooo," hes says as he stands erect and chuckles some more. "What a day..."

Lornak pulls Ethani close to him and continues to walk to fins his meal.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 6:29:42 PM
(OOC sorry, d20=9 nat 1...)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+7=17 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 8:01:22 PM
Toston says to Three Bits, "Are you serious about setting our contractors on fire and if so why? Also you might want to reconsider using fire against one such as me whose bloodline is infused with the power of flame. Explain yourself. I do not want further violence on this day but unless you are joking or have a legitimate reason for immolating our carpenters, we may have ourselves a situation. I do not want to fight you but if there was no good reason for what you did or you really didn't we may not have a choice. Please tell me you either have a sick sense of humor and are joking or a really good reason for doing what you did. Lastly, If you are joking you might want to rethink what constitutes an appropriate joke. Too soon is an understatement."

(Sense Motive: 17)

Active effects:
mage armor - +4 AC = 1 hour [580/600] rounds left
shield - +4 shield bonus to AC = 2 min [1/20] rounds left
floating disk - 1 hour [578/600] rounds left
Fire Resistance 5 [bloodline power]

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 9:33:20 PM
Hmerrin responds to Dusan.
"One of the bodies up there had pieces of gem around him. Looked like someone chucked it at him, it broke open, and he got burned up. My guess is that elemental. Now what's this about thousands of those gems?"

And then Three Bits makes her startling announcement.

Without a word, Hmerrin draws both axes and moves purposefully to a position some 10' behind her. Should she try to run, he's going to stop her.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 43/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20]  d20+10=11 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 10:27:20 PM
Asteria sits where she is, waving off what Three Bits said. "Aw, knock it off. We all know you're just pulling our leg."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=27 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 10:36:10 PM
Var gives Three Bits a worried look. True, she was an independent operator in a notoriously dangerous city. Yes, their relationship was never anything more than brusk and businesslike. But all the same, Var wondered for a minute how much loyalty *actually costs* in Dirt City.

With the group up in arms about Three Bits, Var takes that moment to do a scan of the street around them, for any other observers (Perception: 27)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=27 ;
Thursday May 25th, 2017 10:36:12 PM
Var gives Three Bits a worried look. True, she was an independent operator in a notoriously dangerous city. Yes, their relationship was never anything more than brusk and businesslike. But all the same, Var wondered for a minute how much loyalty *actually costs* in Dirt City.

With the group up in arms about Three Bits, Var takes that moment to do a scan of the street around them, for any other observers (Perception: 27)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Thursday May 25th, 2017 11:36:59 PM
Dušan doesn't trust himself to say anything. His opinion of the rumor monger was already declining. With the group trying to gather the validity of the statement, Dušan stares agape trying to hold back all the vitriol coming to mind and casts Guidance on Toston. (+1 to sense motive =18)

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=26 ;
Friday May 26th, 2017 11:16:28 AM
Will stands silently waiting for an explanation, then adds. "It seems the little information broker is trying to get our attention. I haven't trusted you since we started talking to you. I know that's harsh but it's the reality of this city we live in but, we can resolve this peacefully. Peacefully, being that the officer over here can arrest you for admitting to killing innocents." (Diplomacy: 26)
He then adds, "I would really like to resolve this and rest a moment... eat a little, try to create some new bolts for this crossbow pointed at you."

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Friday May 26th, 2017 3:30:49 PM
Three Bits is rather taken back as The Tide surrounds her, preparing to attack.

Toston attempts to get an idea of what is going on Highlight to display spoiler: {and can see she was not as serious as many of you presumed. You can also see her eyeing the entire area - the cops, the Tide, the nearby buildings - perhaps considering how she might take at least some of you down with you. Once again, Toston recalls that he knows nothing about her, not even her race.}

"I am hurt," she gasped. "I am actually hurt. First, your dwarven friends, lovers perhaps, are quite honestly fine if a little singed and more motivated. Second, there is a small chance that I am kidding. Ten percent... Five to ten percent chance I am kidding. Maybe fifteen that I'm just some poor shopkeep who knows no reality. Please, go ahead and kill the unarmed old woman who may be crazy, and they shall forever sing songs about you, what with you threatening an old woman in daylight near those same cops - who heard you far easier than they heard me.

"And third, you better learn some manners fast. Talk to some others in this city the way you talk to me, and you will learn that fancy metal bits and parlor tricks mean nothing. Information, connections, strategy - that is the true power. And if you cannot learn to hold your tongue, it will be me or others that will take it.
Tell me, do you know at all what I am? Are you sure you can defeat me without a single one of you dying? That one of my associates won't reveal all your information the second I fail to report in? I'll tell you right now, I am nothing compared to the forces you have attracted. You may wish to talk less and smile more."

Realizing the glare she had upon the team, she immediately shoved it aside with a smile. "But come come, let me tell you what hurts the most. You speak strongly of how little you trust of me, and yet here I am. Clearly I am here because I fulfilled my bargain, found the people who were looking for you, kept your location secret from your enemies. And to this, I get such a greeting? So perhaps tell me why I should give you a single shred of information. I give you a hint, if you threaten me, insult me or attack me in any way, even a little bit, you can find someone else to be your contact. Don't think I am leaping to the thought of being with you, either.

"Also, we may wish to go somewhere more private," she replies as she glares at the surrounding shops. "This is cloak country."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Friday May 26th, 2017 5:30:57 PM
Toston says to his friends, "It appears we need to learn to take a joke. Please sheathe your weapons my friends and lets go somewhere else to discuss business with the good broker."

Toston then says to Three Bits, "What happened earlier with Wil was a misunderstanding and what happened here and now was also one. Some of us nearly died in a burning building just now so joking about setting our contractors on fire was probably not the best way to get our attention. As to why you should tell us what you found out well, payment of course. We have gold and you have information so we go somewhere less Cloaked and we can give you money and you can give us information. Apparently getting involved with this building fire gave us another piece of the puzzle in the form of black market elemental gems but we still need to know more about what is happening."

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Friday May 26th, 2017 5:38:14 PM
Hmerrin wordlessly puts away his axes, while mentally placing Three Bits on his list of the folks around here several cards short of a full deck.

He just stands there, and waits for Toston or somebody to decide what to do next.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Friday May 26th, 2017 6:25:46 PM
Dušan glares daggers at the woman. "You dare accuse me of manipulating you with magic while you wear that greasy smile and tell me you do us favors while speaking the worst, as our tempers still run high. You denounce me for asking for a little Guidance or adorning myself with arcane glamour that comes to me more naturally than the half truths and the trickery you use. No, I will not do business with you." Dušan takes a breath to reagin his composure, "However, I will not prevent, nor aid my friends from doing so. I think that that is much common ground we will find until you apologize for your slanders."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Saturday May 27th, 2017 8:09:45 AM
Ethani listens to Three Bits with growing paranoia.

"That one of my associates won't reveal all your information the second I fail to report in? "

She's not sure how much The Bits really knows about her and Ashira, but the old bitty was right. Best to keep your enemies closer as it were.

She puts a gentle hand on Dusan and Hmerrin's shoulders. "Peace brothers. Let us at least hear her out privately..."

Ethani turns to Lornak. "Come love, let us continue our diner at wherever this nice lady suggests. I am tired and in need of food and rest. "

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Sunday May 28th, 2017 1:08:26 PM
"someone jus' tried t' drop a burning building on us. Sorry if'n I don't chortle at your jokes, Three Bits, I still got a bit'o ash in my lungs." Var says to their informant, addressing the rest of his allies, he says. "She's right tho, we aught'a make a like a tree an' get out of here."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Sunday May 28th, 2017 1:20:28 PM
Wil soundlessly puts away the crossbow and steps back. Clearly upset and anxious.
"Let's get moving."

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 43/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] 
Sunday May 28th, 2017 9:43:30 PM
Asteria stands and shrugs her shoulders, trying to relieve the tension in her back. "Told ya." She mutters to no one in particular.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Sunday May 28th, 2017 10:10:37 PM
Lornak's senses continue to be misaligned, he swears he heard Three Bits suggest a palaver with the group. His misgivings surrounding such a prospect are waylayed by Ethani when she suggests down time. "Oh?, So long as we enjoy ourselves my love." He walks with her oblivious of the true outcome of the meeting ahead of them.

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Monday May 29th, 2017 11:46:52 AM
"Ah, the bland nectar that is such lukewarm and begrudging sentiment, well from most of you. Dusan, dearie, you know that if I ever said a word to harm you, it is because I respect you so very little. I am afraid that this information is going to require the added price of my own protection. You neglected to mention that the Silvergloves were involved, thank you for that. Should have gotten on the next caravan out once I learned that one. Maybe I am insane, helping out such warm and wonderful barely acquaintances."

She shook her head. "I took the liberty of getting your food to go. Your secret hideout, which I have been to by the way, in case that wasn't clear, your secret hideout will be fine, say two hours." She looked up to see the cop glaring at her in particular. "If you excuse me, I think we should all be going."

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The new location was finished, and the work was worth it. Far sleeker and more pleasing to the eye, the conference room had never seemed so inviting, save for some of the tension between the parties.

Three Bits completed speaking with Boggs, potentially sealing her own side deal. From across the way, Madri Brightside stared at them from the corner of her eye, busying herself with the office plants. At a couple of points, Madri ignored Three Bits' barbs.

Finally, Three Bits sat down and addressed you all. "Lets start at the beginning. What does this group know about the various houses and the history that brought us to this point?"

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Monday May 29th, 2017 4:06:29 PM
"Well from what I understand when Liam Kent was elected Prince there was a 2 year period of stability and prosperity. Kent died either through assassination or natural causes. The Teeth and the Keys got their man but he failed to act when the Teeth and the Darts got into conflict and was driven out. Next the merchants guild put in their man but his own guards killed him. The next Prince was forced out when the Keys withdrew their support and so on and so forth until the Wolves and the Knives got our current Price, Argus Fexel who maintains stability with an iron fist. For the most part the common folk of dirt city suffer the most under Fexel as they have no ally. I would like us to be their ally." Toston says to Three Bits

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=30 ;
Monday May 29th, 2017 5:30:42 PM
As Lornak walks the streets of Dirt City he gently brushes up against Ethani. The occasional contact with her body slowly brings him back from the brink of hysteria. He wonders whether or not the groups new building was ever supposed to be a "secret." His paranoia always screams to keep everything abreast and he knew for a fact that he did not want his enemies to know its location, but to designate it such before it was even completed seemed an ill omen.

As he approaches Shale House(tentative) he is eager to see the progress in its construction. His awareness, even weighted by the fatigue of the events of day, seems surprisingly very keen. He is concerned for his contractors after a wisp of memory tells him that they could be in danger. As his body aches, he mind yearns for answers. (Perception d20=30)

Upon entering the structure he gently peels away from Ethani and holds the door open for her and anyone else that is near. He spies The Buttering Ram. As he descends the floors to the third floor receiving room he tries to get his head in the game again. He is very surprised to see Boggs sitting at the round table...

When the conversation starts, he only has one thing to contribute. "We have no knowledge of the Silvergloves." He says, evenly.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Monday May 29th, 2017 8:28:34 PM
At the new CMTC offices Var sheepishly ducks his head as they pass Madri, suddenly aware of the soot and ash that he's still tracking off his boots as they enter the new, clean rooms.

Not being a Dirt City native, nor a student of history, Var recounts what he can of Dirt City politics since he's been present. "The Knives an' the Darts were at each other's throats during that whole business with the 'House of Silver'. So I guess they ain't getting along that well. Then, when those Merfolk attacked, the Knives managed to do drek-all for the City, an' after that the House of Wolves started t' get real bold in their thuggery."

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Monday May 29th, 2017 8:30:25 PM
Hmerrin doesn't know squat about the houses or history or the Silvergloves, and decides to stick with his tactic of keeping quiet and listening.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday May 29th, 2017 10:00:57 PM
"If the cost is her protection it may be too high," Dušan mutters, "Should just step aside and let Dirt City take care of it's own for once. I've got no secrets that would turn my life upside down, and I'd gamble that Boggs has the resources to bury her. He's always said that she was a commoner of her trade. May be time to trade up."

Dušan follows the group back to their HQ. As interested as he is in seeing more of the work completed, he is more disgusted with the idea working with Three Bits. Instead he enters Tombo's and finds a seat by a window in the front. He orders an ale and casts detect magic out the window looking for any auras heading towards them or lingering in gangways for too long, ignoring the ones that are just passing by.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 3:43:43 PM
Wil sits quietly watching for now. (OOC: Getting a bit under water on some thing.. just fyi)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 8:45:45 PM
Dušan leans back and enjoys his beer with his attention out the window. He wonders if his morals are getting in the way of his duty, but convinces himself his friends can handle this one with out him. A lookout was always good to have in any case. After he realized he wasn't convincing himself he decided if he was summoned, he would swallow his pride and join his team.

Thinking he saw something he sits up and peers out the window. Satisfied that it was just his imagination he leans back and enjoys another long pull from his mug. He would join them... but only if he was summoned.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 9:49:52 PM
Ethan sighs. More history about Dirt City is about the last thing she wants to hear about right now. "Before we get too involved in this, I would like to state my request to purchase sine information of my own about the Undersea Kingdom and Duet City's involvement with the Sahuagin.

Asteria (sub Nellie) 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 9:51:57 PM
The fun over, Asteria finger combs her smoke scented hair. Yawning rather loudly, she waits for the conversation to turn interesting again.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 10:40:37 PM
Var frowns at Dusan. Not that the man had ever been 'cheerful', but Var wasn't sure that he was always so dour. Everyone seemed to be on edge lately.

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 11:04:34 PM
Sorry something came up, posting tomorrow

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 11:23:05 PM
Toston waits for further information.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 12:04:09 AM
Lornak sits back in his chair and waits to see what either Boggs or Three Bits has to say. He's disconcerted at how many machinations are currently at play than the group seems to be aware of. He loves being in the dark literally but hates being in the dark figuratively.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 11:29:33 AM
Wil folds his arms, throughly disgusted with Three Bits and the brokers antics, but he keeps any opinions to himself. He waits for instructions on the next move. His belly grumbles as he recalls the scorpion meal from many months ago.
"Mmmm.. that was good," a familiar voice pipes up.
"Cicero?"
"How was your vacation from me?"
Will turns away from the others. "What are you doing back?" He says outwardly to himself, while attempting to disguise his conversation.
"You know I never left..."

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 2:40:17 PM
Dusan chooses instead to visit Tombo's for a drink and a grousing session of how they should murder another being and gamble that Boggs can find someone else. Ethics aside, the fact that nobody else has been contacted does not occur to him. He looks out for potential threats, but also for someone to calm him down and bring him back. Everyone else instead goes to Three Bits, though Var does look back.

"Pardon me, child," an old voice sounds behind him as he looks out the window. She is a halfling of white hair, barely stable on her cane, dressed in tatters. Dusan detects no magic auras, but he can't help feeling some measure of familiarity. "I couldn't help but notice your distress. Perhaps if you bought an old girl a cup of coffee and let her sit a spell, she might be a bit of company you need?"

---------------

Lornak and Ethani take a quick tour of the new building and share a moment. Var tries not to track soot into the new offices, but Madri is quite inviting.

Toston gives a quick overview of the recent history of Dirt City, and Var gives an overview of some of the recent attacks. "Yes, yes, but history is nothing without context. Who are these houses, and what drives them so? Why does the common folk have no ally from any of the houses? A house is nothing without its people, and events teach us who those people are.

"Oh, and do be careful about trying to be an ally of the commoner. You may be surprised of who the common folk turn out to be, or who they may turn to. Sometimes our greatest villains are the ones that think they will be heroes. Wouldn't you agree, Boggs?"

"I'm not paying you to gab about," Boggs grumps. Lornak also attempts to prompt them back towards the silvergloves. Hmerrin, Wil and Asteria attempt to stay out of it.

Ethani, however, makes a side request to purchase some information of her own regarding the Undersea Kingdom and Dirt City's involvement with the Sahuagin. At that, Three Bits begins to smile. "Perhaps later, I may consider a fair trade for such information. For now, I will limit my information to what is relevant to the one that follows you."

Three Bits sits back, sitting her water, thinking about what she is going to say. "True power, staying power, does not come with the sword or the spell. The next day comes, and then the next, and how do you keep your power then? More importantly, power is a means to an end.

"Which brings me to my payment before I go any further. Each one of you has to tell me, honestly, why you pursue power. what do you hope it brings you?"

With that done, she goes back to talking. "Most people curry power for one purpose, to be right. To shape the world in their image, whatever image that may be. And the houses of dirt city had one image, to produce a world where we would no longer be judged mere criminals. Where we would finally have the freedom to go about our business and lead our lives.

"But the houses quarreled, for what is freedom, and for who? The six houses fight and connive because they all have a vision of this city. Everyone wants to rule. Everyone disagrees as to what that means, of what force is required, of what freedoms we should have and who shall have it? And how is this world shaped, perhaps by reaching out to other peoples, like the Sahaugin, hhm?

"As you said, Toston, the vaccuum of power produced turmoil as the houses fought and made deals. As of now, the Knives and the Wolves are in power, through the threat of force, through the power of fear. But they got there tribe vs tribe, power vs people, the murderer vs the con man. What you see out there, what almost killed you, is man against man, the turmoil about to erupt."

She pauses to let you consider what was discussed.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 3:21:23 PM
Lornak gets his head into the game. Three Bits has a flair for the setup but still hasn't given the group a straight answer. This bothers Lornak. He is tired and his body aches and his patience grows thin. His demeanor becomes dark.

From under his hood Lornak gives the woman her payment, if not to learn more but to have it and her done with; "I grew up always having to look over my shoulder, sometimes even from family. I hate this feeling more than anything in life. I know its possible to live without it." Lornak looks around at his comrades then focuses very intently on Three Bits; "I pursue power to protect myself from this feeling and use it to defend those who cannot protect themselves from it on their own."

Lornak sits back in his chair and crosses his arms upon his chest. He waits for everyone to have their say. When Three Bits speaks about man against man, Lornak speaks again; "So let me get this straight, You are saying that a House called in the Sahaugin to pit other house members and the general population against each other? To ruffle everyone feathers so to speak?"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 4:33:36 PM
Dušan sits up with a start, narrowly avoiding sloshing his ale onto his tunic. He sets his ale down and turns to the woman chiding himself for being startled by this woman. As he assess this woman, his shock turns to suspicion and then rapidly disappointment in himself for thinking such. Has the past few days been so trying that he sees assassins in old ladies?

Dušan decides to welcome, this lady. Perhaps he needed to pour back a little into the river of karma. "Of course. Please have a seat," Dušan says and waves for service, "I think company might be just what I need."

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 7:08:28 PM
Hmerrin blinks.
"Power? I don't pursue power. I pursue adventure! There's a whole Wold out there just waiting to be explored!"

The young man grins, warming to his tale.
"Back in Merrydale, there was a group of adventurers, The Swords of Light. Heroes all. They'd traveled to the Floating City, Cinnamon Valley, Koshe Marr! Been nearly everywhere and seen nearly everything and came back to tell the tale! When they split up, Bralin Stoneminder stayed in our village. Anywhere in the Valley that needed help, he helped. Nothing could stop him...."

Hmerrin trails off, thinking hard.

"Whaddya know. I do pursue power."

The man tilts his head, working his own theory out as he verbalizes it.

"I want to be able to help anyone who needs help, without getting tricked in the process."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 10:21:33 PM
Toston says, "As a young gnomeling my grandfather Topip Warmorn would tell me stories about Alemi, Domi and Metallic Dragons while he did his carvings. I grew up in the Scab a member of a small traveling merchant family. My father made hats, my mother was a seamstress and as I said my grandfather made carvings. I would spend hours at a time listening to the stories of beings so heroic they would transcend mortality and become gods. Two best friends, a mage and a monk who would journey across the Wold and go on to create metallic dragons and taurs. My grandfather, rest his soul gave me a gift the day I reached my majority in the form of training under Master Reginald B. Faust, learning the discipline of the martial arts and following in the footsteps of Domi and so I begun my adventuring career as a monk and I learned to sail because my master's dojo was aboard a sailing vessel. Eventually I was released from his service because my path involved more than just training to fight pirates. I ended up taking a crew gig that landed me in Dirt City and it was here that I met the rest of the Tide. Each of us ended up doing something individually that involved risking something for someone else and Boggs noticed and assembled us as a team. Over the course of our work with the Tide we have stopped zombies from plaguing the grubbers, exposed a fake haunting used to cover real robberies, took down the would-be House of Silver, stopped one of the ways the Sahuagin were getting arms from Dirt City and rescued some people from a fire. Along the way I have realized part of my potential as not only was I enthralled with stories of dragons but I possess magic fueled by the blood of gold dragons like my great great grandmother before me. As I've gained experience over the course of my adventures I have learned much about my draconic heritage and I am pursuing a discipline that will allow me to unlock both my potential and new abilities as I learn. I am a mage and a martial artist, I seek to walk in the foot steps of both Domi and Alemi and like Alemi I have a connection to Gold Dragons. All this I do in the hopes of being able to truly help people and make the Wold a better place for everyone."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Wednesday May 31st, 2017 11:05:20 PM
Var harrumphs.

"Plen'y o' Orc tribes out on the Izen plains that think the same way as these Knives and Wolves. Was under the impression that 'polite society' was better'n them." Var spits and seems lost in thought for a moment.

"I don't want power, at least not any of the kind you seem t' be talking about. I'm not lookin' to lead armies or 'ave tea with kings... But this city, 'Bits, this city's freedom is built on the backs of it's poorest, weakest citizens. I only need enuf power t' knock down the Houses, and keep 'em down while the grubbers an' the rest of the city's folk can pick themselves up and get t' fightin' for themselves."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)]   
Thursday June 1st, 2017 7:03:18 AM
Ethan sighs as she listens to Three Bits ignore her request. Maybe this wasn't the town for her after all. I mean the were plenty of places she could be where she would actually make a difference. Here...well here it seemed like doing the right thing here just got you punished.

Ethan listens intently to the others responses before she speaks up. It felt good to know that this group she accidentally found herself with was good at heart. She looks up at Three Bits and gives the briefest of shakes. "Power is an abstract concept. It is arbitrary. You have already told me that you feel knowledge is power. I will not give you more power over me by giving you more knowledge. I do not seek power. I seek freedom and healing for those that truly need it. Alemi wishes for me too spread both. It would appear from what I have heard tonight that neither of these are valued in this god forsaken City of yours. And that, to me, is shameful."

Ethani lets the last sentence linger. She is already afraid they have told the rumor monger too much.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=21 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2017 10:46:59 AM
"Have you experience real disappointment, Three Bits? Have you had your world taken from you? All the power in the world is temporary. I was once a child of an officer in the Dart's House. My father had power and influence till a sorcerer took it away and destroyed everything."
"I have seen corruption at it's finest and I have seen the poor struggling. Give us something useful so we can assist the city. I will no longer pay for these games with you. It's become old and cumbersome." (Diplomacy: 21)
He then adds to the group, "It would make sense that someone is trying to shake up the apple cart. Someone wants to overthrow the current arrangement in Dirt City. So the question would be what does the House of Darts have to do with this? Who were the others involved. Mr. Boggs, do you know who was involved in the fight?"

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 43/51; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] 
Thursday June 1st, 2017 12:05:03 PM
Looking over from her very important activity of messing with her hair, a large grin goes over Asteria's face.

"Power? I grew up with a barbarian tribe, and my family was the tribe. All of the kids were my siblings, and I treated them as such! But when some bully decided to mess with my brother, well, I just couldn't let that stand! I was kicked out because of that, but there's no way I'm going to let such a small thing stand in my way! I kept doing what I was doing, and I kept fighting for what was right! I want to be able to protect my new family, the Tide. I want to be able to protect the innocent, people who can't save themselves. And, I want to be able to fight on the side of what is good, to keep bad guys in their place!"

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+12=18 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2017 9:24:29 PM
Everyone except the absent Dusan provide their answers. Some fight against the idea that they seek power, while others own up to it. The question of what power even is gets raised. The need to protect others comes up a lot, as does the need to protect the family or the tribe, to avoid being tricked, and maybe to get some fame or a chance to see the world or serve gods. Wil reminds the crowd that all power is temporary, to Three Bits nods.

Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Three Bits mostly snarks when The Tide talks of family or helping others, but she can't keep her cool when Wil asks if she's ever lost everything, nor when Asteria talks of being kicked out.}

"Such noble sentiments, which will allow you to be twisted around. You may not always be able to do the noble thing or say the noble speech or avoid the ignoble partner. The cost of wanting to help this citizenry may be in blood. The cost of survival may be in souls. But perhaps if you remain honest to yourselves, even to your darkest sides... But also, you must now play the game. Like it or not, you are a house unto yourself. And the other houses begin to play

"And that is all I will say, for some of you have yet to provide payment."

After a while, Marni shifts in her chair. "I'm just trying to help out an old friend and make some money at the end of the day. I know you think its power to be left alone, but... I'm really just trying to survive and help out is all..."

"And then there is one," Three Bits turned to Boggs, who clearly wasn't expecting this. "Everyone else in this room has stepped up. These people have all agreed to die for you, and you can't even tell them what you are dying for?"

Boggs finally began to speak. "I seek the power to make right what went wrong under my watch. I had been involved in the events that had been laid out, but I couldn't protect this city from the assassinations. As you know when you sought me out and trained me to..."

"I seek nothing more than the power of money and to be left alone," Three Bits interrupted. "The price has been paid. Let us move on."

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Lornak speaks again; "So let me get this straight, You are saying that a House called in the Sahaugin to pit other house members and the general population against each other? To ruffle everyone feathers so to speak?"

Three Bits let out a loud sigh. "How are you still not getting this? It was the very history of revolution and continuous changes in leadership that pit everyone against each other. Everyone wants power. Even the ones that only seek to help others, even if they can agree on what that is. Every house organized around a different concept, a different flag, a different strategy to power. The knives finally found a solution, to grind the city under its boot. But you need a reason to do so, tomorrow....

"Which is why, I suspect, the Knives CONTINUE to sell to the Sahaugin. Not the Dunkels, and not in the past. Always good to have allies, whether you agree with them or not.

"Beware of what you do with this information. Succumb and allow the innocent to get hurt but not yourselves. Or engage in this war and watch from your graves another monarch arise, another war engage. I won't waste my time thinking you smart enough to take the first option. But there is a third one. Play the game. Stay your sword and swing your pen. Learn your houses, and the families that make them up, and the shifting alliances and power brokers. Like how the Keys are in opposition to the Knives.

"Which finally, finally, brings me to the Silvergloves..."

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Dusan welcomes the lady and orders her a drink. "A thousand blessings upon you," she replies to Dusan's charity.

After some light chatter, Dusan begins to feel more calm than he has in a while. The old woman stirs her drink and finally asks if Dusan would like to talk about what is on his mind.

"Though I could take a guess, what with the Knives in charge and the fights breaking out. Sigh, really could use a hero in this city." She stirs absentmindedly. "Wonder what it would take, real change."

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=19 ;
Thursday June 1st, 2017 10:25:30 PM
Dire words come out of Three Bits mouth and Lornak can almost taste why she says them... It is that she condones The Tide making nice with morally questionable allies? Or perhaps that that circumstance is simply unavoidable given the powers at play around them?

Lornaks is confused when Three Bits says that the price has not been paid. He begins to say something; "But Dusa..." He is cut off. He furrows his brow in surprise and confusion when Marni and Boggs speak up. For this woman to have so much influence... He thinks to himself. It is disconcerting to him that Boggs, a man he trusts might owe his allegiance to her, and by extension his own...

Lornak cannot bring himself to say anything at the moment.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Thursday June 1st, 2017 11:26:29 PM
Toston says to Three Bits, "You trained Boggs? He is YOUR pupil? How can the 2 of you be so different if you hand picked him?"

Toston says to Boggs, "Are you in any way affiliated with Liam Kent? Do you feel responsible for his death? Why?"

To the assembled group he says, "Okay so the Knives are behind the trade with the Sahuagin and are opposed by the Keys. Silver gloves and the copper chokers are after us. For the sake of argument can we leverage the information we have gained about the Knives and the Sahuagin to take the Knives down a peg? I mean think about it, the Knives are responsible for the merfolk attack and their actions risk embroiling Dirt City in an all out war with the sea folk. If we are a House can we simultaneously raise our profile while lowering the Knives. Furthermore if it is the Knives and the Wolves keeping Fexel in power is it possible to use the Knives trade with the Sahuagin to drive a wedge between them and the Wolves and get a new Prince of Thieves?"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Thursday June 1st, 2017 11:33:47 PM
Dušan considers the woman's comments. He didn't have much on his mind. He was mostly running on indignation and pride. Now that he's had chance to calm down and consider the recent events, he realizes he hasn't had a chance to have much of a mind for anything. "It feels like I've mostly been reacting to all that's been going on," he says, "Either in the wrong place at the right time or the right place at the wrong time. I like to think I'm doing my part to help, but it does feel like no good deed goes unpunished at times. I'm not convinced real change is possible, but I'd love to find a way to help the little people help themselves."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ;
Friday June 2nd, 2017 9:49:19 AM
(Sense Motive: 27) (OoC: Ignore the second roll, hit the button twice on accident)

Var watches the exchange between Three Bits and Boggs and absent-mindedly scratches at the stubble on his chin.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Friday June 2nd, 2017 1:41:52 PM
"We can drive the wedge but we don't want to fell the entire organization. Can you imagine the chaos, if we were to cause one of the houses to fall completely? If the Knives are trying to plant doubt with lies then knowledge is the only thing we have as a weapon. We need to make it known. We should be investigating the Knives. Finding evidence of these accusation."

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Sunday June 4th, 2017 12:02:24 PM
Lornak begins to understand that they may need to make questionable allies. "That is something I condone and find necessary. But it can be a difficult balance, and that alliance may end at a moment of their choosing or yours. At any event, know that other houses are doing the same thing - and they will want to know if you are their temporary friend or foe."

Lornak and Toston begin to ask questions about what happened, and what they mean by training. Boggs sort of shrugs, admitting that he isn't proud of everything that has happened. Three Bits somehow downplays and takes credit for her actions, focusing on her teachings of how to play this game and her insistence in her own self regard. Var keeps his thoughts to himself as he tries to get a handle on Three Bits.

Toston begins to think about how to play the games, while Wilford wants to gather more evidence. Three Bits and Boggs leave the decision up to The Tide.

"Not choke collars," Three Bits interjects. "Collar. Singular. But here's where it gets tricky....

"As you've intuited, the houses are jockeying for balance. Attack the knives, and the Keys get stronger. But houses are just teams. It's the leaders, the families, that drive alliances and priorities. And the Silvergloves are the most prominent family in House Keys that you never heard of. Arcanes, rogues... I think there's some monk hybrid running around up north. Point is, they are a Halfling family of quite prominence and power, a founding family dedicated to doing whatever it takes to regain their ruling strength.

"And now, it would appear that they are involved - this silver glove in a circle is their crest. Never heard of them using choke collars as a symbol, though, and members don't typically leave to join other groups. At any rate, I believe that one of them has been tracking you, and she is probably the same one hitting the Knives.

"Do not be taken in by shared goals or talk of helping others. Other families might just attack you. They want to own you. They will tell you what they want you to hear and wrap themselves in goodness but you trust them at your peril. And yet, they are not a family to be rebuffed or disrespected. Money, connections, information... you do not yet know how much more powerful such items can be. How useless your swords may become. If she ever does contact you again, and I guarantee that she will, you will have to tread lightly."

As the conversation begins to wind down, you begin to think about what you have heard. Boggs suggests that you might want to consider ways to help lower the tension between houses. Members of the Tide have discussed possible other ideas. Boggs asks what the group will be doing over the next few days.

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Dusan, calming down, begins to realize that his quarrel is not with Three Bits, but himself. "It feels like I've mostly been reacting to all that's been going on," he says, "Either in the wrong place at the right time or the right place at the wrong time. I like to think I'm doing my part to help, but it does feel like no good deed goes unpunished at times. I'm not convinced real change is possible, but I'd love to find a way to help the little people help themselves."

"Oh, it does give me hope to hear that," the old Halfling woman replies. "I personally believe that real change is indeed possible and that us little people can indeed rise up. I even believe that there are others who will join you, if you know where to look."

As the conversation winds, the Halfing thanks Dusan for the company and hopes that luck turns for him.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Sunday June 4th, 2017 11:21:37 PM
"Happy to to have the company. I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name?"

Dušan awaits an answer while he orders another ale and awaits his companions to finish their business.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Sunday June 4th, 2017 11:45:15 PM
Lornak is reluctant to talk strategy while Three Bits is in the room. Or Boggs for that matter... He thinks to himself. Although the suggestion to lower the tensions between houses is a good one. "Isn't that what we've been trying to do?" Lornak asks rhetorically, confident that that has been his intention for the past few days...

He does not seek an answer. He wants desperately to grill Boggs but sits there brooding, trying not to let his anger get to him. He would rather be downstairs with Dusan at the moment, or on the plains...

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Sunday June 4th, 2017 11:50:48 PM
"It would appear," Toston says, "that we may find ourselves in alliances of convenience with any of the various houses from time to time. Therefore whenever we are forced to work with a particular house in a marriage of convenience we should set hard boundaries with respect to the duration and scope of the alliance. Furthermore, it would appear that this Silvergloves family and whoever it is with the choker has been playing us against the Knives. While the Knives are behind the weapon trade to the Sahuagin and are opposed by Silvergloves and the Keys it sounds like we need to find a way to put an end to that and lower tensions all around. I'm not quite sure IF we should be helping Silvergloves against the Knives. Maybe we should find a way to quietly stop the weapons trade and then try to broker a truce between the houses so that no one really wins or loses at this time."

The gnome continues to think out loud about how best to play the hand they've been dealt.

Cooling Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Monday June 5th, 2017 3:26:47 PM
"Just as I didn't catch yours," the Halfling woman reminds him. "As it used to be, as it should be. Just two old friends sharing a drink and passing by.

"Oh, don't give me that look. I'm just a poor beggar remembering the old days when people actually helped people. Surely you can leave such a gal with just a moment to live in." She stood up with a twinkle in her eye. "Surely there's a part of you that remembers when you could enjoy a good mystery."

And with that, she was gone. Dusan can't remember seeing her leave. He can remember her leaving him calm.

Does Dusan join his other friends, or does he wait for them to come?

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday June 5th, 2017 6:26:26 PM
Dušan weighs his options and finally decides to rejoin his companions, but this was his turf and he was not going to bow to Three Bits here. Dušan casts Guidance and Touch of Glory on himself as he grabs his beer, settles his tab and heads up to the meeting room.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Monday June 5th, 2017 6:53:12 PM
Wil waits...

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Monday June 5th, 2017 7:37:19 PM
"Well I for one am going to get some rest." Lornak says evenly, revealing nothing about what he's thinking. "The last couple days have very trying and I am pushed to my limit." He shifts in his seat. "I will look in on our contractors..." He steals a glance at Three Bits as she exits. "...to make they are unharmed and taken care of. After that I have a mind to take in our new building."

Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC26/16t/20ff, CMD 21)Brkskn, Bls Str, Rst Enrgy 
Monday June 5th, 2017 8:38:15 PM
Hmerrin pinches the bridge of his nose between his thumb and fingers.

"Head hurts even more.
Work with the Houses, but not for them. Help the needy, but don't look like you're helping them."

The teen sighs.

"I'm with Lornak. Time for bed."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Monday June 5th, 2017 10:05:08 PM
Var stretches and rolls a soot-stained shoulder. "Aye, can't fight all of 'majority' in one night."

"Might be that we need to eat a little crow," Var says on the way back to the house "try an' smooth things over with the Wolves while we sort this out."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Monday June 5th, 2017 11:22:17 PM
Toston waits for any other information to surface before deciding to turn in with the rest if nothing is forthcoming.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 10:36:32 AM
Wil follows, so tired even the voices are quiet, which is a relief.

Days Off - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 10:45:49 AM
Three Bits took her leave with only a handful of biting remarks, and the rest of you discuss what to do.

Boggs sits there thinking about how to explain the situation. "I don't think I've ever talked about it, but I do have things in my past to atone for. And though she won't admit it or will insist she somehow profits, Three Bits was there when I needed her. Just like Three Bits was here now when you needed her.

"I know it can be frustrating, to not have heroes and villains, us and them, oppressors and downtrodden. That's how I used to think as well. Sometimes people just do the right things for the wrong reasons or the wrong things for the right reasons. Sometimes the villain has emotions. Sometimes hell really is paved with good intentions. And sometimes... people just do the best they can, not trying to be either.

"Someday, I will tell you what I am atoning for. Today is not that day, so I ask now only that you give me your trust, even though I have yet to earn it."

Lornak asks about lowering the tensions between houses. "While rushing in to save the day or provide the truth can help, there are other methods. A simple act of charity or mediation. A simple return to some of your contacts just to see how they are doing. A public event to call for unity. Or you may try to keep doing what you have been doing.

"Or... you may decide unity is overrated. Search for the better houses and better families, and get some allies. Or decide that we will be forever against all the houses. You know many of the political currents, so I will trust you to do your thing unless something comes up."

Toston grasps that there are upsides and downsides to helping the keys against the knives, authoritarian weapon sellers as they might be. He considers that they might need to broker a truce instead. Hmerrin decides that these political games and nuanced alliances make his head hurt. Wil waits for a decision that does not come. Var wonders if maybe they should reach out to the Wolves to keep them from carrying out attacks on them. (House Teeth - the guys on the bridge - are another possibility.)

Dusan enters the meeting room prepared to confront Three Bits, but she is already gone back to her shop.

Finally, the decision is made. They will sleep on it, and decide what to do in the morning.

Days Off (OOC) - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 10:51:03 AM
There seems to be some confusion as to what is going on. With the houses accusing each other and you for the rising tensions, and with the city still with a lot of downtrodden, I am looking to you to decide what your next courses of action are for a few days.

There are no wrong answers or things you must do, and I will roleplay basically any of it, including party splits. Just give an overview of the plan and a few appropriate skill checks. I listed a few ideas above.

Or, if you would prefer, I could simply initiate the next module. I just wanted to give the group a chance to show what they do when they aren't following orders or chasing the latest trouble spot.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=31 ; d20+11=15 ;
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 4:22:26 PM
Lornak leaves the conversation behind him as he seeks out the contractors. He takes a moment to ask Ethani to join him so if they are indeed suffering from burns that she can heal them.

Once thais is complete he wonders the floors and rooms looking to see if everything the contractors have done has met the groups expectations(see email for floorplan). (Perception d20=31, Natural 20, 15 for confirmation.)

Eventually he wanders out onto the balcony and looks out over the city, careful not to disturb anything that may be unfinished. He once saw Dirt City as a haven for himself but after this night his perception has changed. Back at Marsh House he stumbles into his room and flops onto his bed. His body feels as if he crawled the whole distance. "I need a holiday..." he says as he passes out.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 9:04:28 PM
Entering the room, Dušan sees that Three Bits has already left. Prepared for at least a verbal lashing, he felt a weight come off his shoulders, "I see Three Bits has finished. I hate to say I missed her... So I won't."

Dušan takes a seat, "So what's the next order of business? Did we learn anything crucial? If there's no wars or fires to put out, maybe we could head out and help with rebuilding and restoration."

"Maybe just the chat I had with the nicest Halfling lady, but I think I would like to just do some honest good that directly helps commoner. Might be nice to have the public see us do something good besides fighting."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)]   
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 9:39:06 PM
Ethani's head spins after all the conversing. This city was too complex, and she had half a mind to leave it once she was sure everything is stable.

After checking the vendors with Lornak, she returns with Lornak to his room and rubs the tension out of his shoulders and watches him drift of to sleep. She then collects Asteria and heads off to the XXX bar, anxious to key up with a Pirate of Jack connection and warn her mother Ashira about the trade that is going on with the Sahuagin.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 11:34:21 PM
"I like doin' good." Var says to Dusan. "Whatever will push the city back from th' edge o' war."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Tuesday June 6th, 2017 11:39:04 PM
After taking the night to sleep on it, Toston decides it is time to visit some of the people they've helped in the past. He starts out with Paul Fisher, the man he used to crew for, then proceeds to visit Brother Elthorne, the merchants at Clover Way, any members of the trade delegation they went to Acid City with who happen to be in town. He also checks on the Dunkels and Dulmoths.

He takes the time to ask everyone he meets how they are and if they had any issues with the Sahuagin, merfolk or any of the houses lately.

He will assess what all the people the group have helped in the past have to say about the current situation before he recommends to the other team members a course of action.

Asteria (sub Nellie) 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 6:16:57 AM
Asteria cocks an eyebrow when Ethan mentions going to a bar together. "A pirate bar, you say? Why have I not gone before??" Upon arrival, Asteria is a little disappointed. There was no funny talking birds. No Shelton bar keeps. I mean, sure, there were big burly guys she could probably get into a fight with, but other than that, she can't see why Ethan would want to come here.

Ordering a rum, Asteria quickly downs a few rounds and watches to see what her Sis has in mind.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+5=25 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 3:00:27 PM
Lornak wakes to the sun at his window and a familiar clinking sound. He raises up out of his bed and goes to it. He finds that he is surprising limber once more, an indication that Ethani had joined him during the night. He has vague recollections of kneaded flesh yet she is nowhere to be found. Outside he finds Vin on her perch playing with the gift he gave her. He stares at the tiny hourglass as she picks it up with her beak and turns it over and over. His mind wanders. (I'm going to RP this as her "trick" since I have already written about her doing this several times) (Handle Animal d20=25)

Lornak is no stranger to the machinations between houses, the politics, the deceptions... He loathes that he once again finds himself entangled within a similar world, one that he feels that he left behind him long ago. When Boggs asked him to do some good, this is the Last thing he thought would happen and yet, this is where he finds himself. His eyes focus on the hourglass Vin plays with, its sands spilling over and over themselves and he cannot help but see its gruesome irony. "I guess it was only matter of time..." He mouths. He walks to the the Great Room to join his companions leaving the owl to its plaything.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 3:00:52 PM
(OOC - I will post more strategy conversation later!!!)

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 3:16:02 PM
(OOC-Also, I made a natural 20 roll for the well-being of our contractors and the state of our building. can this be addressed)

Days Off (OOC) - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 3:39:53 PM
Lornak and Ethani check on the dwarf contractors. While a couple of them seem to have gotten in some sort of confrontation that left them skittish, they don't need healing. Lornak looks over the building, and it does appear that everything has been built as the floorplan desired. Ethani considers packing it in.

Dusan, glad to have avoided a confrontation with Three Bits, gets briefed by Boggs on what happened. He is less than pleased that Dusan skipped the meeting but lets it go. Madri seems to look him over curiously. He votes to do some charitable work. Var seconds this idea. Did either have anything particular in mind? (Boggs might think of some things if you don't.) Lornak is non-committal at this time but seems to join this group later.

Toston suggests that he might meet with a number of past NPCs. (I will assume a PC split unless someone posts a mind change.)

Hmerrin, Wil and Asteria stay out of it. So does Ethani, who appears quite lost in thought.

Lornak goes to bed, thinking he needs a holiday. But Ethani, still awake, collects Asteria to warn her parents.

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The XXX bar, a particular favorite of the House of Teeth among other pirates, seemed like any other bar, much to Asteria's chagrin. Sure, there was some subtle nautical hints in the design, and many burly seafairers about. But where are the parrots? The wheels or sails on the wall?

As Asteria drinks some rum, Ethani begins to talk to the barkeep about a Pirate of Jack connection to get a message out. He tells you that he might be able to set up a meeting with a Mister Gigantic. He asks some questions about what in particular Ethani wishes to do.

Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You happen to notice a rather familiar half orc "bridge" female glancing your way. She does not approach.}

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Lornak wakes to find himself alone, Ethani not yet back.

As the day progresses, Toston heads out to meet with his list (Paul Fisher, the man he used to crew for, Brother Elthorne, the merchants at Clover Way, any members of the trade delegation they went to Acid City with who happen to be in town. He also checks on the Dunkels and Dulmoths. He takes the time to ask everyone he meets how they are and if they had any issues with the Sahuagin, merfolk or any of the houses lately.)(That is a lot of NPCs, many of whom I don't know or see in my notes. I will break some of this up in order to better pace everything.)

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The rest of the group presumably goes out to perform whatever charity they suggest.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+15=30 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 5:02:03 PM
"I was originally thinking we could help where the Sahuagin attacked," Dušan suggests, "but I'm open to other options. Wherever we can be seen helping and show that were not just ruffians looking to throw everything in turmoil, but to actually help the city and it's people."

Dušan waits to see if Boggs has any suggestions before getting a good night's rest. The next morning he heads to wherever was decided and puts in an honest day's work. Probably the first one he has done in years. He makes show of not accepting any charity for himself and helping others, joking with the other workers and buying treats for the families in the area.
(Diplomacy d20+1 Guidance +6 Touch of Glory = 30.
Let me know how much I should spend on the treats. I'm thinking small pastries or the like.)

Hmerrin  
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 6:39:52 PM
Hmerrin tries to think about the Houses, and Boggs' secrets, and Three Bits' convoluted warnings, and halflilng chokers....for maybe three minutes. It's too much, and too foreign, and frankly, he doesn't like it.

The idea of just lending a hand, now, THAT he can do.

The next morning, he picks up his carpentry tools and heads for docks, figuring that somewhere between here and there, someone needs a wooden something fixed.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 7:26:09 PM
Lornak enters the Great Room to find it somewhat empty. He assumed everyone would have made their way home during the night. The emptiness is ominous, foreboding. It leaves Lornak very concerned. "It seems the truth of our situation has hit everyone else as it has hit me." He was ready to discuss what he feel was of import but will have to keep it to himself for now. He thinks perhaps it is time to rethink things. "Perhaps a new beginning." He mumbles. Thoughts of relocating from Marsh House to Shale House(tentative) enter his mind.

When his thoughts are broken by Toston moving through the space in what seems to be an urgent pace, he snaps out of it. "Where are you off to?" He asks. Upon answer he joins the gnome on his fact finding mission.

Ethani (Nellie)  d20+6=25 ;
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 8:29:59 PM
I'll try to speed this up a bit in order to get us back together...

Ethani does her typical routine that she would do to attract the attention of a Pirate of Jack. The one that has always been in place...she orders a glad of Aisildurian red and waits.

But this time it seems that she has perhaps attracted unwanted attention (Perception =25). Ethani wrinkles her nose unconsciously as the keep mentions "Mister Gigantic". She's never heard of him. True, she was no Pirate of Jack herself, but the recent happenings and their little talk with Three Bits has left her feeling a bit paranoid. Taking a sip of her wine, Ethani remains non commital. "Oh, I was just wondering if maybe they needed another crew member...I've always wanted to be a Pirate. With a slinky swagger that would have made her mother blush, Ethani gathers up Asteria and heads back to the Shale House just after the break of dawn. Hustling back to the Common room, she runs into Lorna and Toston. Barely stifling a yawn, Ethani declines heading out with the boys and heads up to her own room. Collapsing on the bed, Ethani sighs in sadness. It was not the same without Lornak. Her last thought as she drifts off to sleep is that she should bring up the idea of moving into his room.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 8:33:55 PM
Will walks home by himself. He argues with Cicero as he goes. "This isn't working," Will says. "They think I'm insane. You'll not leave me alone. You ask me questions, scream inside my head and throw my body around like a puppet."
"I'm sorry Will. I didn't ask for your ability to talk to me. I didn't ask to have someone available to discuss things. You know how lonely it is on this side? Of course, you don't."
Will then steps into the building as Toston steps out and Lornak following.
"Oi, where's the fire?"

Asteria (sub Nellie) 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 10:59:31 PM
OOC: DM, will you please change the title of the Asteria post to say Ethani, thanks!

Loving the delicious burn of the rum, Asteria sizes up the sailors. She's pretty sure she can drink a couple of them under the table, and she bets she could hold her own in a brawl. The more she thinks about it, the more she's really starting to like this place

And then, just as Asteria is about to pick a fight, Ethani is suddenly whisking her away! As she is dragged out the door, she manages to blurt out "But why is the rum gone?"

Heading back to the House, Asteria pouts. She makes a mental note to give Ethani a piece of her mind once she gets a nap in.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 11:00:05 PM
Var nods excitedly at Dusan's suggestion. "I'm strong and can lift many 'a heavy thing. If there's repairs still underway, I could lend a hand..." Var flexes an arm, waggles his eyebrows, then flexes his other arm "...or two!"

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday June 7th, 2017 11:23:30 PM
(OOC: My reasoning is if we are doing what we are doing for the people, then we should take their pulse before we make any moves regarding the houses; Also let me know how you want me to put this out like include other stops in my next post)

Toston's first stop is the Docks and Paul Fisher's fishing boat. It hasn't been that long since the Merfolk attack but he hasn't checked with his former employer since then.

He asks Paul how the fish are biting and if he's had any issues with the Merfolk, Sahuagin or any of the houses.

Unless Paul has anything further of his own to add Toston will then bid him a good day and move on to Brother Elthorne.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=11 ; d20+12=30 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 2:40:26 PM
Wil follows Toston. He searches for clues but can't see much of anything.
(Perception: 11)(Diplomacy: 30 - to help Toston)

Days Off (OOC) - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday June 8th, 2017 4:21:41 PM
Ethani, a little nervous of meeting someone new - or worse, meeting again some old enemies - decides to remain noncommittal and chooses not to send her message at this time. The various House Teeth Half Orcs from the bridge don't engage.

Asteria drinks some, and wonders if she should get into a brawl with some random sailors. Ethani pulls her out before she can.

Mr Gigantic, a gnome house teeth trader with the Pirates of Jack, shakes his head after Ethani rushes out. "Her mother was a nut job, too," he told the bartender. "What can you do, right?"

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After everyone else leaves, Ethani and Asteria go to sleep.

Dusan joins in some charitable work asking for suggestions. Hmerrin suggests working some time at the docks, figuring they can find something somewhere. Var agrees, flexing his muscles.

On Boggs suggestion, they do some carpentry work on some of the damage to the various docks and boats, helping the House Teeth develop trade of various legality - but that will help goods enter the city and raise their profile with the one house that appears to be outside this civil war. As they work, the reaction from the town is mixed, but the team can see that they have a number of fans, or at least citizens willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.

They also notice some construction occuring a little further inland. "House Keys," one of the citizens mentions. "They're finally repairing some of the schools the Knives raided a while ago. Hope the Wolves don't find out any time soon."

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Lornak and Toston go on their fact finding. Wil asks about it and decides he will meet with them.

It takes Paul Fisher some time to remember Toston, but he is glad to see you all. Regarding issues with the Merfolk and Sahaugin, he hasn't had many direct issues. But their civil war between the two has had its effect on trade, and maintaining independence from the Knives and Keys have led to some strained relations. "Nothing like shock troopers rounding us up, mind you. A little more uncoordinated harrasment, everyone on edge. Not even looking for loyalty, just reassurance that we aren't the revolution. Some fear of fire elementals for some reason."

Brother Elthorn, tending to his graveyard, is somewhat less forgiving. It would appear that the Knives (and their lap dogs the wolves) have been attempting to regain their iron grip on the city after the recent embarrasments, and religious shrines have taken some of the brunt. "Honestly, I'd have to close this place if it weren't for the Silvergloves. They really starting pumping out the funds when we needed it."

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=29 ; d20+9=15 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 6:22:00 PM
Lornak pulls his hood up over his head to shield his eyes from the day's sun. He puts up his Dirt City shield as he walks along with Toston to meet with their "people".(Perception d20=29) After the revelations of the previous evening, he can longer trust much more than his comrades. "I feel like I let this happen to me. To us." He says to Toston. "I used to be so diligent in protecting myself." He tries to blend into the crowd as he speaks but he is sure if someone is indeed looking for them specifically that they will be found... (Stealth d20=15) "To know we've been played AND watched this whole time... And Boggs...?" He cannot bring himself to say more.

When with Paul Fisher he asks about the revolution; "Is that how they are justifying it? What does the revolution look like to you?" Sharing glances with Toston.

When with Brother Elthorn he asks if he will elaborate on the specifics of the embarrassments; "The thing on the bridge, I think that was just layover from the sahuagin attacks."

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=22 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 6:24:02 PM
(OOC - Sorry, forgot to add the bluff roll playing innocent about the bridge[ILornak does not know Brother Elthorn])

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Thursday June 8th, 2017 7:13:58 PM
Dušan works his way closer to the discussion of the houses, hoping to ride some of the goodwill he built earlier. "Why would the Wolves be concerned?" Dušan questions, "I would think any repairs would be good. Not to mention schools are the Key's anyways?"

(Is this a new Diplomacy role or can I ride the previous. Dušan is +15 with guidance and Touch of Glory if he needs another role. Just let me know so I can keep track of Touch of Glory casts. I get 4 per day.)

Hmerrin   d20+1=18 ; d20+3=13 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 7:19:28 PM
Hmerrin gets lost in the comforting labor of turning boards into dock planks and boat fixtures. More than once, he wonders if maybe going home and rejoining the family business isn't all that bad an idea. Sure is a whole lot simpler in Merrydale, no doubt about it.

The young man flashes his white smile, and returns any greetings, while also glancing around to see if anything possibly dangerous is sneaking up on them.

Overhearing the citizen, he replies curiously, "The Knives are bustin' up schools? Why would they do that?"

Diplomacy 18
Perception 13

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=30 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 8:16:47 PM
"I want to dig into this fear of fire elementals?" Will says to Paul. (Diplomacy: 30)
"We just fought one that took out an entire building. It was quite awful. If whoever is doing this likes to use fire then we better get better at fighting fire. Paul, got any advice on fire weapons around here?"

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=13 ;
Thursday June 8th, 2017 11:11:16 PM
Var does his best to keep his eyes and ears open as he works to gauge the mood of the people around him. (Perception: 13) A somewhat difficult task when you're also lifting heavy bundles of wooden beams.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Friday June 9th, 2017 12:28:50 AM
Toston says to Paul Fisher following up on Lornak's inquirt, "Indeed, this is the first time I've heard of a revolution. Is this an actual organization / faction or just the houses being paranoid as everyone IS on edge?"

Toston says to Elthorne, "I'm glad you quit drinking and that the shrine to Ffloy can remain open. I take it since we haven't had further zombie problems you've kept up with the consecrations? I didn't realize the Silvergloves family were big followers of Ffloy. Do they come by here often?"

Toston then goes to visit the merchants of Clover Way in the city below taking the appropriate actions to peace bond his weapons.

He will visit Wendy the shop girl at Alphonses, Fletch the gnome tinkerer, Billy the tailor and Grut the half-orc day laborer while he is there. He also uses his speaks with animal ability to question the dogs of Fletch (Bow and Arrow) and Grut (Rocky) if he can get all the dogs together at once in case they notice something their owners didn't.

After visiting with them he will see if the half-elf Lukas Bell, Epria Gladstone of the he South Main Halfling Ladies’ Sewing Circle and Assassins’ Guild, Ekhart and Ludwin the human traders or Andrit Nighthelm the Dwarf salesman are available to ask similar questions of. Regardless he will stop by the South Main Halfling Ladies’ Sewing Circle and Assassins’ Guild in the hopes that Epria had told her fellow seamstresses and faux-assassins about the caravan guards who helped their sister in the past.

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16)]   
Friday June 9th, 2017 9:19:48 AM
With a long exaggerated stretch, Ethani wakes from her nap to an empty bed. Sighing in exasperation, Ethani recalls the previous night. With the stupid half orc there, she'd not been able to deliver her message. And she's pretty sure she heard the gnome call her mom crazy. That stung. It wasn't Ashira's fault that she had been heartseeded against her will. Tortured even.

Reaching by the side of her bed, Ethani pulls out the scrolls that Bill Troublefinder had written for her. She'd asked him to give her some god memories of Ashira's so that Ethani could continue her therapy. She read a line she's read so many times before. "I knew you're mother before she was heartseeded. I was in attendance on her wedding day. She was so very, very happy. Radiant, beaming with joy and pride. She loved Rigging with all her heart, body, and soul."

Ethani shudders as she unwillingly recalls a particularly bad night when Ashira's nightmares came back with a vengeance. That particular night, she screamed so loud and so long that even her stoic war trained first officer had become concerned for General Baraq. Summoning Ethani personally, he had Ashira's daughter might provide some forms of comfort. Kneeling at her bedside, Ethani had tried to consol her. "General, General, it's a dream. It's only a dream..."

The familiar voice must have snapped Ashira out of it, because she bolted upright, clutching her chest. Alcohol glazed eyes caught Ethani's face, though the healer could tell it was not her she was seeing in her delerium. "I'm so sorry Rigging. I should have been stronger. I should have waited. But I wasn't strong enough.

A lone tear works it's way down Ethani's cheek as she carefully rolls up the scroll and stores it away. Why did mom send me here? Too far away to help her and apparently anyone else. Feeling a little hungry and needing a distraction, Ethani heads down to Tombs for a light lunch.

Asteria  
Friday June 9th, 2017 12:38:32 PM
A blissful snore emerges from the barbarians room. She dreams of bar fights, colassial battles and glory.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=19 ; d20+5=15 ;
Saturday June 10th, 2017 1:04:57 AM
Lornak follows Toston to each of the contacts on the gnomes list. He feels a little out of place in Clover Way because the groups adventures did not include him until the very last of the groups stint here. When Toston speaks to the dogs he does his best to help. (Handle Animal d20=15 to aid another)

Once that is over he happily greets the contacts he knows and inquires about their goings on. (Epira Gladstone, Ekhart and Ludwin-Diplomacy d20=19)

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Saturday June 10th, 2017 11:52:37 AM

As Asteria sleeps, Ethani sits in her bed, allowing herself to feel all sorts of emotions. Her lunch is uneventful.

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The fact that the Keys seem to be building schools or that the Knives might tear them down gets some questioning from both Dusan (I let him use his old roll) and Hmerrin.

There's some arguing among the questioners, sparked by a comment about how little the Knives and Wolves like learning. The gist is that the Knives fear that charity and school spending might endear the populace towards the Keys and away from them. There are further discussions of what the schools might teach, what good building will do, what the motives of the Silvergloves are. There is even some justifications regarding what the Knives are doing.

Hmerrin and Var take glances at the citizenry, which are just enough to overhear some snippets of conversation. About whether the schools are a good thing, about needing to trust the government. Nobody seems hostile to you or each other, but it isn't easy to tell.

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Lornak decides that he needs to protect himself - and to get a better handle on what happened to Boggs.

In his talks with Paul, Lornak seems a little pushing about the Knives and revolution. Wil asks about the fire elemental stuff and how to fight them. Toston asks about whether there is an actual revolution.

To all this, Paul shrinks. "Look, I got an okay life and I ain't looking to stir things up and have yet another coup that swears they'll make things all right, and I wouldn't advise you either. There's still crime and chaos after our last four government changes, and there will be after our next four. Frankly, I aint completely opposed to the Knives finally cracking some skulls, even if they maybe get a little rambunctious here or there.

"Truth is, most of us want to just live our lives the best we can and let the Knives and the Keys stay away from us. Yes, the Keys may be maneuvering once again to retake power. Yes, maybe the Knives are a little more scared of the populace, especially you. But there aint going to be some massive revolution. And if there is, then for what? To have some other elite crooks in charge? To have the criminals continue to run this city just as it was built on?"

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Toston remarks how good it is that Brother Elthorne quit drinking. "Yep, for the third time now. Cutting out clear liquors for some Ffloy thing or other."

Lornak asks Brother Elthorn about the specifics of the embarrasments, trying to play innocent about the bridge. "Well, like you guys... I think like you guys, we've been hearing a lot of stories. Course, the Keys seem to be making their move too, and who knows what the Cloaks and Darts are up to, and I know the whole Dunkel fish sale thing didn't quite put those whispers to bed."

Toston asks if the Silvergloves are big Ffloy fans. "Not particularly. They're kind of better known as Waard followers. And from what I've heard, they've been pumping money into all sorts of temples and charities."

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(I'm going to speed some of Toston's things up, lest he decide to talk to every citizen of the peninsula and eventually wind up in Cresent valley asking my PC what she thinks of the Silvergloves.)

Most people that Toston talk to verify what was discussed above. The Keys spreading more charity and talking to more citizens. The Knives cracking down some on crime but also on some dissenters and Keys, while trying to get these weapons deals rumors under control. Citizens mostly not wanting a revolution so much as for the chaos to finally stop.

There are also some rumors regarding the Silvergloves. There's some gratitude for their moves to help the citizenry but also some cynicism, not to mention fear. As if they have some reputation for ruthlessness and violence under that polished facade.

The big thing is the Dunkels, who want it known quite clearly that they were set up.

Hmerrin  
Saturday June 10th, 2017 8:23:45 PM
Hmerrin listens to what he can, until the topic starts winding down.

Unable to think of any good way to segue into something else, the brown haired teen gives his best "whaddya gonna do?" shrug, and starts working the lumber again.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+15=26 ;
Sunday June 11th, 2017 5:10:48 PM
"That's a bit pessimistic," Dušan comments, "Although I can't necessarily blame you. I grew up here in Dirt and lived through the oppressions. For me though, It's the reason I have to believe there is a better way that supports the commoner, not just feeds off of them."

(Diplomacy d20+8+1 Guidance +6 Touch of Glory=26)

With his part said, Dušan offers a sympathetic smile and returns to work.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Monday June 12th, 2017 12:53:31 AM
Toston just wanted to be thorough and to check up and back with any of the citizens the Tide have helped along the way. He does his best to assure the Dunkels that their side of the story will get a fair hearing and makes a note to talk to both Boggs and Three Bits about getting the word out the Dunkels were setup. He just wonders if it will matter without naming the Knives but is cautious about letting that bombshell drop yet it ignite the city in further strife. He also tells everyone he spoke to that the Tide is always willing to lend a hand if they happen to get into future trouble.

(OOC: would like to form bonds with the community and think it would be cool if some of the past NPCs we encountered besides Three Bits become reoccuring characters)

He also makes a mental note to ask Boggs about the revolution and what he might have heard about it. Considering the way things are the gnome thinks it may be possible the revolution is controlled opposition and could be an excuse for the powerful to beat down on the poor but then again it could just as easily be legit and perhaps the Tide could wash out the corrupt government and replace it with one that is just. A gnome can dream can't he?

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Monday June 12th, 2017 11:50:37 AM
"You know, I could go for a bit of a revolution," Cicero says, within Wil's head. "Shut up!" Will replied out loud then clenched his teeth. "What did you do with Rebecca? I was a bit angry but at least she wasn't annoying."
Cicero was quiet for a moment then added, "She's around. She just felt you were a little hostile and needed someone a bit stronger."
"Ah," Will said. "That's just great."
To the group, he says. "So what do we want to do? I could use a bit of crossbow practice but I could also save a couple souls, if anyone is in trouble. Speaking of souls, you know the more we save the less I have to listen too. This is Dirt City, trouble all the time. Maybe we should move on from the Saquien..Saquiain.. fish issue?"

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Monday June 12th, 2017 6:12:38 PM
Charity, revolution, chats with old friends and new acquaintances come and go. And as The Tide continues its work, people begin to take notice.

People who work for Boggs begin to take notice, beckoning you back.

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On Madri's desk sits a small flyer for "Tapas, Etc.", the restaurant that you visited earlier and really enjoyed. It beckons you to come back, preferably today at 1 (it is now 9 when you read this), for its salmon guac extravaganza.

"You should mention to the hostess that while some people prefer the chicken, you are interested in the salmon options," the attached note reads. It is signed by the Silverglove symbol, attached to a coupon.

Hmerrin  
Monday June 12th, 2017 6:50:38 PM
"Awesome! Salmon!" Hmerrin exults.

A couple heartbeats later, the teen's face squints.
"Hey. Wait a minute. Are they setting us up again?"

Hmerrin's face contorts with the effort of heavy thinking.
"We gotta show up, though." he opines, "just to see what they want. Maybe just some of us, with sneaky types sorta around, just in case?"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday June 12th, 2017 6:56:36 PM
"Salmon Guac, eh?" Dušan smacks his lips trying to figure out how that would taste, "Guess I'll try anything once. If that's at 1 I should have enough time to get some shopping out of the way."

Dušan spends the morning buying the ritual components needed to further imbue his Cauldron Familiar.
(OOC: Is there anything that requires a trip to the Catacombs?)

Ethani 
Monday June 12th, 2017 9:13:01 PM
Sighing, Ethani decides she needs the comfort of Lornak. She heads over to Asteria's room and wake the sleeping barbarian. "Hey Asteria, if you help me find Lornak, I'll buy you a whole bottle of rum."

Asteria (sub Nellie)  
Monday June 12th, 2017 9:21:03 PM
Waking with a snort, Asteria stares up at Ethani. "You better not be teasing! " Quickly gathering her gear, Asteria heads out with Ethani, looking for Lornak and the others.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Monday June 12th, 2017 10:00:28 PM
Lornak casually walks into the Great Room at Marsh House after the last of the groups contacts have been reached out to. He is weary from all of the travel around the city. He hopes that all of his companions have made their rounds and that they can discuss a few things without prying ears.

Chiefly;

What is the general sense of the public and did they glean any new important facts?

Does the group want to move out of Marsh House and into their new building?

Does the group want to continue including Boggs in their discussions?

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Monday June 12th, 2017 10:01:17 PM
He encourages Toston to share what they have discovered.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Monday June 12th, 2017 11:11:45 PM
"err.. sure." Var says hesitantly. "I could go for lunch. Assumin' we get to sat fer th' whole meal this time."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Tuesday June 13th, 2017 7:24:04 AM
(OOC: My internet went down when I was trying to do my posts yesterday)

Toston shares what Paul Fisher told them. The Merfolk vs Sahuagin civil war is having an effect on trade and the Knives and Keys are straining relations on the docks. There aren't shock troops rounding people up but the Knives and Keys are trying to verify there is not a revolution. The Knives and Keys are also concerned about the fire elementals.

He also shares that Brother Elthorn stopped drinking and that the Knives have been squeezing the religious shrines but that Silvergloves have been donating money to the shrines to keep them afloat.

He then shares the general sentiment of those he talked to. The Keys spreading more charity and talking to more citizens. The Knives cracking down some on crime but also on some dissenters and Keys, while trying to get these weapons deals rumors under control. Citizens mostly not wanting a revolution so much as for the chaos to finally stop.

He also shares the rumors regarding the Silvergloves. There's some gratitude for their moves to help the citizenry but also some cynicism, not to mention fear. As if they have some reputation for ruthlessness and violence under that polished facade.

He finishes by saying, "The Dunkels want it known that they were set up."

Toston then says about the note, "Salmon guac doesn't sound appealing but this sounds more like a way for us to meet with the Silvergloves than get a bargain on a weird dish. They want to meet us at 1 and obviously what we are supposed to tell the server is a pass phrase to let them know we are expected."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday June 13th, 2017 10:55:12 AM
"What if we try to filter in little by little throughout the day. Then by 1:00 have Toston and someone else show up? That way, if there is an issue then we will all be there and it will not be obvious."
"Just a thought." Will said. "I would volunteer to chat but will my recent history, I'm sure that's not wise but... I really don't like Three Bits.. enough said."
He then sits and waits.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday June 13th, 2017 8:52:38 PM
Var listens as Toston brings the group up to speed on his day of legwork.

"Hrm. Knives are tryin' to hold onto their power, and the Keys are tryin' to build up their power. S'pose that's just a normal day in Dirt City."

"Would be happy to help the Dunkels clear their name... Iff'n I knew how."

"What was that 'bout the undersea war muckin' up trade? They got a blockade goin'?"

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Tuesday June 13th, 2017 9:49:41 PM
After some discussion of what each team learned, it is agreed that theyou should go to this meeting.

Dusan wants to go shopping in the interim. Any other preparations.

Wil wants to filter in. In what order do you do so, and what do you do while waiting.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 12:35:19 AM
Dušan spends a leisurely morning browsing the various vendors and eventually finds everything he needs. He gets to the area of the meeting an hour eaarly and arrives as needed.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 12:35:48 AM
Lornak is relieved to see everyone meander back to Marsh House. He knows that everyone needed to take time to sort through everything that has happened lately. He is especially happy to see Ethani. He has missed her. It feels like they never find the time for themselves, even today. He joins Dusan for the supply run out of necessity.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 12:41:48 AM
Toston says, "I'm for arriving an hour early. We could have a drink and scope out the Tapas place for anything odd and then at one approach the server about the salmon guac special with the coupon."

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+11=22 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 11:34:23 AM
"Ok," Will says as the others agree to filter in slowly. Will steps out to purchase some regular bolts for his crossbow then heads to the meeting place, orders some fish and eats slowly.
(Stealth:22 - To blend in as an unassociated customer.)

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 3:28:23 PM
One by one (starting with Toston and Wil first, not sure who comes in last), members of the Tide begin to enter "Tapas, Etc." in the middle of the lunch hour.

The place is packed. A family here, a couple there, servers moving back and forth from the kitchen. At the bar, where Toston goes, a Dunkel drinks to forget. Wil enters seemingly unnoticed and sits down at a booth, but doesn't detect any unusual patrons

(OOC: It's actually a disguise roll if you are trying to blend in. I made the necessary adjustments.)

Some of you notice a couple of House Knives, loitering about. Any attempt to engage will result in them ignoring you or shrugging you off.

When you finally give the password, the hostess directs you to a booth in the back.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=27 ; d20+11=15 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 3:39:37 PM
Lornak enters Tapas Etc. at the designated time and blends into the lunch crowd. (Disguise d20=27) He picks a place at the bar and orders something light for his lunch. As he sits and enjoys his meal, he casually looks around the room and scopes out his companions, keeping track of where they sit. When the time comes for the meeting he stays where he is and observes the room. (Perception d20=15). He is a little preoccupied with everything weighing on his mind.

Hmerrin   d20+1=7 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 4:39:55 PM
Hmerrin strides into Tapas. He's not wearing his helm, but the platemail and axes make blending iimpossible, so he doesn't try. He does give a nod and a smile to the families or folks who watch him stride by.
Diplomacy 7

At the bar, Hmerrin gives the passcode, and follows the hostess to the back booth.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=25 ; d20+1=4 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 11:11:42 PM
Once inside, Var gives the tapas bar a good looking-over (Perception: 25), checking for anyone unusual. He does his best to move nonchalantly through the crowd, but manages to walk directly into a waiter (Disguise: 4). Var quickly gives the passcode, and moves to the booth.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+8=12 ;
Wednesday June 14th, 2017 11:22:57 PM
Dušan casts Guidance, enters and gives the passphrase. He hopes he doesn't make to much of a face as he would really prefer the chicken. As he takes his place he casts Detect Magic on those they are meeting, but is distracted by the aromas from the kitchen.

(Knowledge Arcane + Guidance = D20+8+1=13)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18  d20+2=16 ; d20+14=29 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2017 1:51:24 AM
(Disguise:16)

Toston casually strides up to the bar and orders a small beer. He pays the barkeep and nurses his drink while observing the people around him (Perception: 29)

After an hour, Toston approaches the Maitre D' and gives the pass phrase going to the booth in the back.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+7=11 ; d20+10=20 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2017 11:55:07 AM
Wil prefers to stay hidden but it becomes hard as Rebecca and Cicero begin to lecture each other within his head.
"Will would like us to be quiet," Rebecca says.
"I don't do what Will tells me to do," replied Cicero.
"..."
"Would you stop," Will says hoping he manages to avoid any attention.
"I'm trying to help here and not make a scene."
(Disguise: 11) (Perception: 20 - to watch for any trouble)

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Thursday June 15th, 2017 2:52:00 PM
(OOC: Sorry, no map today. Busy with anniversary and some other stuff. I will have the map up tomorrow or Saturday.)

Lornak sits at the bar, well disguised - hopefully enough. He keeps somewhat to himself, staying in position as the clock turns 1. Toston joins him until the appointed hour, and gets some looks from the support staff. By their side, the dunkel continues to complain to any who will listen that they were set up, much to the consternation of the house knives gathering at the door.

Much of the group (Hmerrin, Ethani, Asteria, Dusan) simply head towards the booth. Hmerrin tries to smile at the patrons as he passes, and winds up creeping most of them out. (Ethani and Asteria did not post. But neither of them are mechanically or personality matched for hiding and scouting so I just moved them to the booth.) A little kid of about 6 seems to watch them, sticking out his tongue if they look at him. The mother finally tries to get the kid to eat.

Dusan attempts to detect magic on an empty stomach and gets some static.

Will attempts to stand to the side, and attracts a massive amount of attention.

As the clock strikes 1, a busboy (elf male, about 16) begins to walk out of the kitchen. (Wil and anyone with Perception 20 since you are looking for it Highlight to display spoiler: {You basically know what "he" is wearing around his neck. This time, you can see the copper choke collar has some turns to it, lettering perhaps.}) After a scan of the room, he begins to walk purposefully towards your booth.

Wil and Var only Highlight to display spoiler: {Some of the knives near the bar or front door begin to move into the restaurant.}

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+9=17 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2017 6:46:39 PM
Dušan sustains Detect Magic focusing on the are around the busboy approaching the table. He nods politely wondering if this is their contact.

(Knowledge Arcane + Guidance = D20+8+1=17)

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=25 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2017 7:59:52 PM
Lornak watches as the "busboy" comes out of the kitchen. His attention perks up and becomes fixed on "him" as he walks past and towards the booth where his comrades sit waiting. Lornak hopes that they have enough perception to know who the boy really is and who they are parlaying with. He wants desperately to be sitting at that booth but doesn't want to blow his cover. So he just remains where he sits and continues to savor his meal. He does his best to listen in on the conversation.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=21 ;
Thursday June 15th, 2017 11:54:33 PM
"hmm." Var says quietly, but decides not to make a scene; at least not yet. He decides to keep an eye on the front door...for now. (Perception: 21)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24? Touch 18; FF 20? - CMD 18 
Friday June 16th, 2017 1:33:30 AM
(OOC: I got a perception of 29 last time higher than Wil or Var why don't I see the Knives?)

IF Toston notices the knives heading towards the booth he uses his wand to cast mage armor casually in case things turn rough, "We've got Knives, incoming" Toston says casually, "Don't know if we have to fight but probably not a bad idea to be wary."

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OTHERWISE Toston doesn't notice the Knives and he just says to his friends, "The busboy has a copper choker."

Active Effects: Mage Armor? - +4 AC - 60 minutes [600 rounds]

Hmerrin   d20+1=9 ;
Friday June 16th, 2017 9:41:50 AM
Did that kid just stick his tongue out at me? Nice...

"Huh?", Hmerrin replies to Toston.
"Oh, right. Uh. Well isn't that who we're supposed to be meeting?"

Nevertheless, the young man straightens from his customary slouch, and awaits the arrival of their contact.

Perception 9

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+11=14 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+8=24 ;
Friday June 16th, 2017 2:00:58 PM
Wil disguises himself, to anyone looking for the group, and whispers to any patron around him. "Do you know who that busboy with the collar is? My friend says he is the best one around here."
(Disguise: 18; Bluff: 24)

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Friday June 16th, 2017 4:57:15 PM
(OOC: Re perception. I didn't count Toston because he talked specifically about perception before the event while Wil and Var did their perceptions at the time. But I caved and gave Toston his perception because he was the only one smart enough to buff during the designated opportunity.)

With a wave from their leader, various Knife members began to fan out into the area.

Dusan can see some auras from around the busboy, but can't determine if they are glammers or other magic.

Various patrons watch with some alarm as the Knives begin to close the window shades.

Lornak stays where he is, attempting to hear over his dunkel drunk friend. Var watches closely as the knives begin to move. The Dunkel seems to eye the closest Knife as if sizing him up while unable to focus.

"Hey, busboy, get over here," the Knife says as "he" crosses the room.

She remains silent, continuing on towards The Tide. Hmerrin's confusion begins to dissipate. The family that Hmerrin was watching begins to shrink in his seats.

"I'm talking to you, pal," he shouts.

Toston casts mage armor upon himself. Wilford begins to attempt bluffing (and I assume moving around the room) to various wait staff... and eventually to a knife.

"So that's how you want to play it," the Knife Leader says to the contact. "The codex. I know you and your friends have it. Where is it?"

The busboy finally drops her disguise, changing to a familiar young halfling female from the pier. And there she stands, staring quietly.

Knives begin to circle The Tide. A knife hovers directly behind Ethani and Asteria. None of the knives appear to be in a playful mood.

"I'm going to kill you right here," the knife began. "If you don't open your mouth and..."

The halfling blew right in the knife leader's face, casting glitterdust upon him.

"Kill them," the knife leader shouted, his hands to his face. "No witnesses! Kill them all!"

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Var (Tom I.) (HP:52/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=22 ; d6+3=9 ;
Friday June 16th, 2017 6:19:50 PM
Having been watching this 'storm' gather, Var is not surprised when violence breaks out. Springing to his feet, Var draws a handaxe and hacks at the Knife closest to him (Attack: 22 vs AC; 9 damage)

"Asteria! Behind you!" Var shouts to Asteria, warning her of the Knife lurking behind her and Ethani.

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21)  d20+10=13 ;
Friday June 16th, 2017 9:00:40 PM
"'Kill them all'? Guess that makes you the bad guys."
Hmerrin launches himself over to the next table while drawing his two axes.

Reaching K5, he flails out at the man with an off-balance swing of his battleaxe.

--
Move 20' to V10 while drawing axes
----someone please move Hmerrin as I've no access to google drive till Wednesday.

Attack K5, power attack. Miss (ac13)


V10

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+8=23 ; d8+1=3 ;
Saturday June 17th, 2017 9:23:38 AM
(OOC: If Toston rolls a perception check I assume he is just looking out in general for the duration of posts. Do you want me to roll multiple checks if I do one at the beginning and more later?)

Toston drops the wand on the table.

He then finishes his standard battle preparation of casting shield after the mage armor has taken affect.

He calls out to the bar patrons, "If you can get behind the bar or to the bathroom without crossing paths with the Knives I'd suggest you do so, otherwise take cover where you can while we handle this!"

The gnome then moves towards the 4th Knife drawing his curveblade as he goes so that the Knife can choose between engaging Toston or moving towards someone else and giving Toston an AOO.

Lastly he charges his attacks with magic as a swift action (arcane strike)

If needed:
AOO 23 vs AC - 3 damage

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [599 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [20 rounds]

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+6=23 ;
Saturday June 17th, 2017 3:26:43 PM
Lornak is chagrined at once again finding himself inadvertently helping the glamoured she witch. He keeps an eye on "him."(Keeping the previous Perception roll d20=25)

As the Knives "lay down the law" Lornak keeps his disguise and play acts like he is a frightened citizen. His head jerks and his body turns towards the shouting voices, spilling his cup and plate off the bar and onto the floor. He then stands and spins, looking from the Knives at the door to the back corner of the bar. The move masks one hand that finds the familiar grip of his rapier. He does not unsheathe it, yet. (Perform d20=23)

He slides along the edge of the bar toward the corner where the Dunkle sits, his empty hand leading him. (Move action) He plans to protect the egress of any citizen(s) that follow Toston's advice to get out of harms way. Hopefully if/when he engages the Knives he will have a little surprise on his side.

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+6=20 ; d10=2 ; d10=2 ;
Sunday June 18th, 2017 11:06:49 AM
"Note codex... note busboy, " Wil says to himself.
A Knife behind him, Wil fires his crossbow.
(Attack: 20; Hit: 2)
"Kill everyone, you have to be kidding. Do you know who your trying to kill. The Tide will wash over you."

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d100=55 ;
Sunday June 18th, 2017 6:08:27 PM
Dušan casts Bull's Strength on Hmerrin as the fighter moves past him and sighs as the violence erupts. "I knew I should have ordered the chicken."

(OOC: Standard Action - Cast Bull's Strength
d100 = 55 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 2/1, L3 2/1
60 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

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Sunday June 18th, 2017 6:13:47 PM
(OOC: Standard Action - Cast Bull's Strength
d100 = 55 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 2/1, L3 2/1
60 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
Fixed - I found out I misunderstood how many spells I was suppose to have so lower number :(. Let's hope for better Ley Rolls.)

Moving towards Lunch - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+3=21 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+6=8 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=12 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=6 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=11 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=26 ; d8+6=13 ; d20+4=7 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 2:51:53 PM

Var strikes at K2 and hits for 9 damage.

Hmerrin slides next to K5 but misses.

Toston continues to buff, as he moves next to K4. (After some thought, I decided the swift action did not trigger an AoO because it's untyped). He shouts that people should take cover, and some do move towards the bathroom or the bar. Others (such as the family behind you) remain trapped.

Lornak, pretending to be a drunk himself, tries to lead the Dunkel out of the bar. The Dunkel shrugs him off, telling him he will deal with this later.

Will attacks the knife behind him (I think you mean K5) and strikes for 2 damage.

Dusan buffs Hmerrin.

Ethani and Asteria remain frozen, unacting.

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K1 manages to wipe his eyes, removing the glitterdust. He lost his AoO from the blindness, but he strikes with his longsword in pursuit (8 damage)

K3 makes a 5 foot step towards Var, flanking him with K2. They both swing twice for a total of three hits (total damage 61).

"Sorry, Charlie," K4 snarks. "Looks like your teammate's all washed up." She swings twice but Toston's AC is too much to overcome.

K5 moves to swing himself. His first swing is a bald miss but his second swing connects badly (crit confirmed) for 26 damage.

K6 fires a searing light ray at Toston, but misses widely.

K7 moves to menace some of the civilians, but pauses, turning towards a supremely fast and supremely drunk angry Dunkel.

K8 moves towards the civilians by the bar (and Lornak, unknowingly).

Some civilians step forward, some try to hide or run. One civilian steps out of the bathroom and then runs back in.

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K2 = AC 15, 9 damage
K5 = AC 17, 2 damage

SG = AC 15, 8 damage

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Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+10=25 ; d6+3=6 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 4:46:32 PM
Lornak is surprised by the spryness of the Dunkel but it does not affect his resolve. He launches himself off of the edge of the bar and engages the closest Knife(K8) unsheathing his rapier along the way(move action-5 foot step)

He lashes out hoping his performance takes the Knife off guard.(Attack Action d20=25, 6 dmg)

He is regretful that the Dunkel uses his energy to flee instead of fight. "Thanks for the help!" He yells after him as he passes.

(OOC- I don't know what technical advantage(if any) Lornak would get from his playacting)

Hmerrin(HP:35/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str  d20+10=17 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+11=14 ; d8+11=19 ; d6+8=12 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 8:49:15 PM
ow

The Knife rips open a gash in Hmerrin's ribcage.

The fighter stops talking, steps back, and glowers at the man.

Then, he wordlessly unleashes a series of swinging attacks.

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Full attack, power attack, on K5
Atk 1 w/ battleaxe hits ac 17 for 14 hp damage
Atk 2 w/ battleaxe hits ac 18 for 19 hp damage
Off hand attack w/ handaxe hits ac 29 for 12 hp damage

Dušan (Erik) [HP:39/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d100=69 ; d100=61 ; d4=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 9:44:11 PM
Dušan starts to panic as he sees Var take blow after crushing, but manages to center himself with deep breath. He casts Spectral Hand near the Half Orc and with a heroic effort manages to to maintain a hold on the Ley Line to power a cast of Cure Moderate Wounds on Var. (21 HP)

(OOC: Standard Action - Cast Spectral Hand 1d4=1 HP
Hero Point Spent - Cast Cure Moderate Wounds on Var 2d8+6=21 HP healed
d100 = 69 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 2/1
d100 = 61 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1
60 rounds Spectral Hand
59 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)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:-6/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=23 ; d6+3=6 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 9:48:37 PM
The two Knives give Var the thrice-over. A savaging that might have reduced a lesser man to a chunky paste, but Var is able to hold on to a bit of his strength for a few crucial moments longer (Orc Ferocity). Wracked with pain, Var makes another slash at K2 (Attack: 23 vs AC; 6 damage)

Wilford Grimly (HP:34/29; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+8=17 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 10:23:12 PM
(Reflex save: 17 for Evasion)
Wil evades, attempting to take away some of the sting of the strike.
He then takes a defensive stance and tries to step away from the fight so he can summon a shadow.

Ethani (Nellie)  3d6=12 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 10:40:39 PM
"Oh my gods, Var!" Noting her companions blood loss, Ethani sends out a burst of healing as she heads toward her friend. 12 pts to Var, Hmerinn, and Dusan.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+8=10 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 10:46:11 PM
Toston says to Knife 4, "You don't know Var. He's tough. Furthermore the Tide is a team and our healers will see to him."

Toston then charges his weapons with magic again (swift action: arcane strike) takes a 5 foot step and attacks Knife 4 with the curve blade.

(10 vs AC; miss)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [598 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [19 rounds]

Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] ,Improved Uncanny Dodge  d12+6=13 ; d12+6=13 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=13 ;
Monday June 19th, 2017 10:46:50 PM
Shaking out of her rum stupor, Asteria attacks the Knife who dares to challenge her. AC11...fail.

You Deserve a Break Today - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+6=7 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+4=11 ; d6+3=6 ; 3d6=10 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+2=18 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+2=12 ; d6+3=9 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 2:50:29 PM
(OOC: re Lornak's perform action last round. I'll treat it retroactively as a Feint, fired this round, even though RAW means it should rely on a bluff roll. Mostly, it meant that K8 didn't directly target and attack you last round.)

Lornak, angry that the Dunkel seems to have run off, moves forward to challenge a surprised K8, hitting him for 6 damage.

Hmerrin swings like mad, but all three strikes are true and K5 falls.

Var, his orcish blood pumping, manages a hit on K2 for 6 damage, and the rogue has seen better days. Dusan (expending a hero point) and Ethani both hit Var with heals (21 and 12). (Ethani also heals Hmerrin and Dusan.)

Wil tries to evade the sword strikes but cannot do so (evasion doesn't work on this kind of damage). Sheepishly, he makes a withdraw action to the middle of the room (as clarified via email)(does not provoke AoOs), hoping to begin summoning later.

Toston snarks at K4, with Var already well on his way to recovery. He swings and misses again.

Asteria attacks K3, the Knife that had been flanking Var and that had challenged her. Hit or miss, she succeeds in getting his attention away from Var.

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SG, realizing that nobody is coming to her aid, moves into the kitchen, attempts to cast invisibility, but K1 gets a strong strike (crit) on her for 14 damage. "Is that all you got?"

With her life losing fast, SG casts invisibility upon herself but K1 can see the kitchen doors open and close. "You're going to have to do better than that," he screams in hot pursuit. Further screams and banging continue inside the kitchen.

K2 attacks twice for one last flanking run. He strikes Var once for 6 damage and 10 flanking damage. "Get the caster, the caster!" he shouts as he takes a five foot step towards Dusan.

K3 replies, taking a five foot step to attack Ethani twice. Both of his swings fall wide. "Uh, you wouldn't fight a man with glass essence, would you?"

K4 grumbles at Toston's remarks. "You sure do use a lot of teamwork to annoy a lot of people." He swings twice again. "Why can't I hit you?"

K6 attempts to dispel any of Toston's buffs, but fails.

"Stay back," K7 shouts as DM slowly moves towards him. K7's knife remained at the throat of C1. "I'm warning you. Stay away from..."

With DM's stunning fist connecting, K7 falls silent.

K8 takes a couple of swings at Lornak, hitting once for 9 damage. "Quite a performance," he grumbles.

"It was indeed, governor," C9 replied as he helped Lornak flank K8. "Almost gave me the roundabout. Greg Devonshire. House Cloak lieutenant." As more banging from the kitchen occurred, "Probably ought to check on that."

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K2 = AC 15, 15 damage
K5 = AC 17, dead
K7 = stunned
K8 = AC 15, 6 damage

SG = AC 15, 22 damage

Map

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+10=17 ; d6+3=7 ; d6=4 ; d20+10=18 ; d6+3=5 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 4:18:21 PM
Lornaks surprise attack isn't as successful against the Knife as he had hoped it would be. The pain in his body is testament. Lornak winces as he dodges the first slash but not the second. He is fully aware of rotation of bodies as one enters the kitchen and another flanks his opponent. "Glad to make your acquaintance." Lornak says to the Cloak while secretly holding in his disdain that other Houses are involved here.

He feints a guard position with his blade then twists his wrist at the last moment to thrust it forward into the Knife(K8)(Attack Action d20=17, Feint negates Dex bonus to AC, 7+4(flank dice roll) = 11dmg)

He then twists the blade and swiftly pulls it out of the wound to then openly slash out again in a viscous arc. (Attack action d20=18, 5 dmg) He hopes that the move will fell the Knife for good. He splays both arms wide, his empty hand palm up. His torso twists to so that he points with it towards the kitchen invitingly. "Shall we, lieutenant?" He says to the Cloak and steps back.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:11/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+12=30 ; d6+4=7 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 5:54:55 PM
With the two Knives scrambling from their position to cover their flanks, Var does the same. Dropping his Handaxe, Var begins to move towards the kitchen, and pulls out his longbow. Head still swimming with pain, Var launches an arrow at K2 (Attack: 30 vs AC; 7 damage).

Var looks around wildly for the Silverglove contact, but doesn't see her. Spotting two civilians huddled between tables, Var motions for them to stay put.

HP tracking: Highlight to display spoiler: { was at -6 HP
Healed for +33 HP = 27 HP
-16 HP damage = 11 HP }

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+8=27 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+1=2 ; d8=6 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 6:14:21 PM
"Didn't you know?" Toston says to K4, "Us gnomes are magic."

Toston then charges his strikes with magic again (swift action: arcane strike) and then swings away with his exotic weapon this time landing a blow and potentially striking a vulnerable area on the Knife.

(27 vs AC; threat of critical; 19 vs AC to confirm; 2 on non crit; 8 on crit)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [597 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [18 rounds]

Wilford Grimly (HP:8/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 9:27:49 PM
Wil struggles with what to do. Pain screams through his waist and up his chest.
"What are you doing!" Cicero shouts. "Do something! Aw..hell."
The Amulet glows and a shadow begins to form.
Will moves 10' south toward Var attempting to avoid any Knives.
Wil moans.
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Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I (used), Entropic Shield(used), Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness(used)
Lv2: Summon Monster II (used) - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds (used)
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Dušan (Erik) [HP:39/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d100=39 ;
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 9:29:57 PM
Dušan takes a five step back joining the table behind. "Is that the chicken?" Dušan asks the civilians, "I really don't know if I can recommend the salmon guac, but the chicken looks good."

With a bit of room to breath he sends his Spectral Hand to Lornak and casts Cat's Grace.

(OOC: Standard Action - Cast Cat's Grace
Move Action - 5' step
Free Action - Send Spectral Hand
d100 = 39 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1
60 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
59 rounds Spectral Hand
58 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)

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str  d20+10=16 ; d8+11=18 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 11:40:33 AM
As his opponent falls, Hmerrin hears an unfamiliar voice yell "Get the caster". Looking to his right, he sees the two knives working past Toston toward Dusan.

"Yeah....uh, no," the young man replies. In a few quick strides, he's in front of K2, and brings his battleaxe down on the Knife with a vicious overhand chop.

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15' Move to V13
Attack K2 w/ battleaxe. Power Attack. Hit ac 16 for 18 hp damage

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) 
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 2:43:58 PM
Ethani glares at K3, sorely tempted to pull her trident from her back and finally try out her combat skills. "Yeah, about that..."

Regaining her calm, she takes a 5 foot step backwards and cast Sanctuary on herself, knowing that the Tide is best served with her facilities as a healer...no matter how much she wants to kick some booty.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Rage 1/12]  d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; d12+7=9 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 2:56:48 PM
"YOU BETTER NOT BE TRYING TO TOUCH MY SIS!!" The barbarian throws herself into a Rage as she protects Ethani.

Asteria's Greataxe swings toward the Knife with a little less finesse than normal as she moves to protect Ethani (5 foot step). AC 17 (hero pt to reroll) for 11 (forgot to add in Rage).

You Deserve a Break Today - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d20+7=11 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+7=17 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 4:16:28 PM

Lornak pushes his disdain down enough to say hello to the new ally. He doesn't quite pull off the feint (it sort of requires two standard actions), but his two attacks still strike true for 16 damage.

Hmerrin sees K2 gunning for him and swings. His arc is merely glancing, but his damage is true for a whopping 18. Var takes advantage of K2's movement to fall back, finishing him off. He motions for the scared couple to stay where he is, planning to head towards the kitchen himself.

Toston finally hits K4 for 4 damage. (crit is 2x(1d8+1)).

Wil takes a five foot step back and begins to cast summons (full round action).

Dusan continues to buff through his spectral hand. Ethani and Asteria are so stricken by K3's bad pun that they cannot react.

Ethani takes a step back away from K3, casting sanctuary on herself.

Asteria takes a couple of swings, managing (after a hero point reroll) to strike him for 11 damage.

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K8 has just enough left in him for one last set of strikes before Greg puts him down. "Shall we, lieutenant," Lornak asks. "I do believe we shall," he replies as the screams and clanging continue from the kitchen. "Right behind you, and a bit to the side." Together, they begin to move towards the kitchen and the leader K1.

K3, deprived of the caster, turns towards Asteria and swings twice, almost pathetically. His screams about what he will do to you two would be enraging if there were a chance he could do them.

"Hey, what are you doing?" K4 screams. He takes a five foot step towards Wil, whiffing twice and being generally distracting. (Wil has to do a concentration check to cast defensively or suffer an AoO on his next turn.)

K6, scanning for any other options, fires a command spell (will DC 14) at Hmerrin, ordering him to flee.

K7, shaking off the stun, chases down Toston, swinging at him. The Dunkel remains in hot pursuit. He swings once and misses again.

Some of the civilians begin to escape into the bathroom or out the door.

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K1 = ?
K2 = dead
K3 = AC 15, 11 damage
K4 = AC 17, 4 damage
K5 = AC 17, dead
K7 = stunned
K8 = AC 15, dead

SG = AC 15, 22 damage

Map

You Deserve a Break Today - DM Post Melvin Pollack 
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 4:17:08 PM
OOC: Dan will be returning to DM on Monday.

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str  d20+4=23 ; d20+12=13 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 6:47:59 PM
Shaking off a voice to run, Hmerrin glares at K6.
"I'll get to you in a sec," he promises, coldly.

But first, the fighter clangs up behind K4.
"No touchie the spellcaster," he growls, swinging his battleaxe.

Given the nice warning, the Knife steps away from the swing.
Hmerrin grunts, both from the effort of recovering his axe, and at the embarrassment of giving away his position.

--
Will Save 23.
10' Move to X14.
Attack K4. Nat 1. whiff.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:39/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 6:51:13 PM
"Oh. you're back again." Dušan says to Hmerrin, "Don't feel like you have to leave so soon."

Dušan casts Resistance on Hmerrin hoping to aid the fighter's resolve against the command.

(OOC: Standard Action - Cast Resolve +1 to save checks - Cantrip - Total L1 1/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1
60 rounds Resolve on Hmerrin +1 resistance bonus on saves
59 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
59 rounds Spectral Hand
58 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)

Wilford Grimly (HP:23/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  2d20+3=15 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=16 ; d20=18 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d8+4=15 ; d20=9 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:08:43 PM
A shadow grows in front of K4 till it the height of the room wall and over the ceiling.
It's grew wider and then took the shape of a Giant Ape.
"What do you think your doing!" Cicero shouted but he was barely frighting. "A shadow should be frightening, right?" He says, ruining the moment.
(Intimidate: 9)
Per Summon Ape, 2 Slams miss.. ugh
(Disregard 2d20 and 2d6.. troubles reading about ape melee and I cancelled positive energy burst. The Ape may not be correct.. for Will's casting level. Will have to fix.)
Wil manages to concentrate. He casts Cure Moderate wounds on himself for 15 hp.
(Concentrate: 18)
---
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Cure Moderate Wounds, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness
Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
[link href:"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18rPhTnfJ8NTxalmSiJsGVYRgrWKkViV_A-w9-ozprfM/edit#gid=1699578964"] Shadow amulet: [/link]
SM2 1/day 3 rnds
SM3 1/day 3 rnds
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Var (Tom I.) (HP:11/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+11=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+3=6 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:41:41 PM
Var doesn't know who to feel sorrier for: the Knife caught between Hmerrin and Wil's shadow, or the Knife that tried to pick on Asteria's sister. With practiced efficiency, Var takes a step back toward the kitchen and focuses his energy on volleying arrows, loosing two quick shots at K3. (Full round Attack: 13 vs AC (miss); 19 vs AC, 6 damage).

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 11:05:35 PM
Lornak feels the familiar release of energy onto his body as Dusan's spell moves through him, giving him a seeming burst of energy and agility. The action is tantamount to regiment as it has been shared so many times. Lornak ditches his rapier atop the bar and rushes toward the kitchen past two seemingly statuesque civilians. (Move action) As his muscles contract and extend he lithely move in step with Greg. Along the way he produces and loads his hand crossbow. (Standard Action) He makes it to the doors and pushes them open, ready for whatever he encounters beyond.

59 rounds Cat's Grace: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+10=28 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+1=5 ;
Wednesday June 21st, 2017 11:13:35 PM
(OOC: I thought for a crit you roll the damage dice twice and then add any modifier, that is how I always did it)

Toston charges his attack with magic (swift action; arcane strike) then takes a 5 foot step to gain flanking with Dunkle against K7 and defend Dusan.

He then attacks K7 catching the Knife in a particularly vulnerable area.

(28 vs AC; threat of critical; 25 vs AC to confirm; 10 damage on crit, 5 on non-crit)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [596 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [17 rounds]

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Rage 1/12]  d12+12=23 ; d20+12=24 ; d12+9=17 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 2:04:56 PM
Asteria smiles an awful smile at the insults hurled her way. "I got a better idea. Let's play..." Shifting her weight to her the most out of blow, Asteria cuts through flesh and bone with her Greataxe. AC24 for 17

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary)    3d8+5=19 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 2:11:16 PM
Ethani follows after Var and lays hands on him, casting Cure Serious Wounds. 19 restored to Var.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 8:43:26 PM
(OoC: updating HP)

You Deserve a Break Today - DM Post Melvin Pollack  d8=3 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+6=12 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 9:42:02 PM

Shaking off the spell, Hmerrin attacks K4 but misses.

Dusan, wary of further will spells, buffs Hmerrin.

Will casts defensively (no AoO, made his concentration check), finishes his great ape and heals himself. The great ape (Ciciero) shadow makes an attack but fails. (Make sure his shadow can take great ape form).

Var fires a couple of arrows at K3, hitting once. Asteria easily finishes K3 off. Ethani moves as quickly as she can but is able to reach him and cast cure.

Lornak and Greg move toward the kitchen, Lornak stopping to operate his bow. (At a base speed of 30, Lornak can make it just past the bathrooms but not past the privacy wall. The kitchen has grown eerily silent.

Toston (ooc: original roll was correct. I readjusted) gets a crit for 7 damage (I rolled the second die for you, apologies again.)

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K4 looks much less cocky than before, but his mouth continues to run. "The knives won't let you get away with this. We'll come after you again and again. At your children. At your children's children. You may call yourselves the tide, but you beat yourselves again and again upon the rocks. We are nothing, and our real enemy lies dead in the kitchen. The knives come for you all."

With a scream, he strikes at Wil twice again, striking once for 12 damage.

K6 seems perturbed as people save after save. Quickly, he begins to beg for forgiveness, explaining his upbringing and career and the stories he was told... Too late, you realize that he has cast enthrall upon the entire restaurant. (Every PC must make a Will Save, DC 15).

K7, realizing how little chance he has, moves instead upon cilvial C3, knocking him out. "I'll kill him," he screams, a knife to his throat. "Don't come any closer."

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K1 = ?
K2 = dead
K3 = dead
K4 = AC 17, 8 damage
K5 = dead
L6 = ?
K7 = AC 15, 7 damage
K8 = dead

SG = AC 15, 22 damage

Map

DM edits:

1) K7's movement draws AoOs from Wil and the Dunkel.

2) K7 made a move action (move to C3) and a standard action (single attack).

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str  d20+5=22 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+12=15 ; d8+11=14 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 10:18:46 PM
Hmerrin shakes off the spell of K6 again, and, fully expecting K4 to come to him, launches a full attack.

Bur, K4 instead attacks Wil, messing the whole planned sequence up considerably.

--
Will Save 22
Full attack on K4. Power Attack.
Battleaxe 1 misses - ac 14
Battleaxe 2 hits ac18 for 14 hp damage
Handaxe misses - ac 15
sigh

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+4=21 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+16=28 ; d6+3=8 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 11:12:35 PM
Lornak hears the abaft pleas for forgiveness from the Knife(K6). He continues toward the kitchen when he knows the words the man speaks are lies. He doesn't even look back as the urge to catch up to the Silverglove propels him forward. He peers inside the left doorway(assuming there is a window - Persp d20=24) as he swings open the right side, giving a wide enough birth for Greg to pass the threshold simultaneously.

Held Attack action: If hes sees the Silverglove in danger he will fire his crossbow at the assailant. (d20=28, 8 dmg)

58 rounds Cat's Grace: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier

Dušan (Erik) [HP:39/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+8=28 ; d100=76 ; d20+6=7 ;
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 11:21:57 PM
Dušan instantly recognizes the enthrall spell for what it is and attempts to dispel it. Overconfidence is his downfall as he realizes the spell was cast with some competency. Dušan curses at the caster "Gargul take it. I didn't think you were capable. I mean look at you..."

(OOC: Save throw d20+Will 8 = 28 Natural 20 yay!
Standard Action - Cast Dispel Magic D20 + caster level 6 = 7 Natural 1 boo!
d100 = 76 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1
59 rounds Resolve on Hmerrin +1 resistance bonus on saves
58 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
57 rounds Spectral Hand
56 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)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:39/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 11:23:21 PM
(Woops Total L1 1/1, L2 1/1, L3 0/1)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+10=18 ;
Friday June 23rd, 2017 12:08:57 AM
(Will Save 18)

(OOC: Shouldn't Dunkel and I have gotten AOO's when K7 advanced upon C3? We had flanking)
(OOC: I'm waiting for the resolution of this question before posting my action)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+10=29 ; d20+10=26 ; d8+1=7 ; d8=5 ; d20+15=28 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+8=11 ;
Friday June 23rd, 2017 8:39:08 AM
Toston is easily not enthralled (see will save above).

As K7 takes his attention away from Toston and Dunkle, Toston gets a AOO (29 vs AC; threat of critical; 26 to confirm; 12 damage on the critical hit)

If the combined might of Toston and Dunkel's AOO are not enough to put the villain down, Toston renews the magical energy flowing through his attacks (swift action) and then follows after the knife.

(Hero Point Used to get +8 on one attack so his attack bonus becomes +15 on his next unarmed attack)

He lashes out with an elbow attempting a stunning fist (28 vs AC; 5 damage; Fort Save DC 16 or K7 is stunned for 1 round and drops anything held per stunning rules)

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Otherwise if K7 gets dropped by Toston and Dunkel's AOOs, Toston goes after K4 after charging his attacks with magic and lashes out with his curve blade again. (11 vs AC; miss)
If this is the scenario please move Toston to the left of K4 on the map.
If a citizen is not threatened and he is attacking K4 Toston will not use the hero point.

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [595 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [16 rounds]

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+8=9 ; d20+2=19 ; d6+3=4 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+11=18 ;
Friday June 23rd, 2017 3:52:45 PM
"No way.. no way," Will says as takes the blow, falls against the wall and is also enthralled with K7.
"You know, he is a nice guy but kinda blah," Will says to himself as Cicero looks at him with confusion. Cicero, shrinks to the shadow of a Goblin dog and attacks K4.
(Bite: 19 - Hit: 4 plus allergic reaction)
Will takes the opportunity to strike at K7 with his staff put must be too enthralled because he missed.
Wil attacks K4 with his crossbow but also misses.
Will then steps slowly backward 40 feet around the room to avoid being hit again, only to stand in front of one of the Cloaks.
(Stealth: 18)
"I hope he is a good guy," Will whispers to himself.

---
Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Cure Moderate Wounds, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness
Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
[link href:"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18rPhTnfJ8NTxalmSiJsGVYRgrWKkViV_A-w9-ozprfM/edit#gid=1699578964"] Shadow amulet: [/link]
SM2 1/day 3 rnds
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+11=16 ; d20+6=12 ; d6+3=6 ;
Friday June 23rd, 2017 7:08:16 PM
Var gives a quick nod of thanks to Ethani, and goes back to loosing arrows at Knives, switching his focus to the Knife threatening civilians (K7). (Full round Attack: 16 vs AC, 6 Damage; 12 vs AC, miss). He then takes a 5ft step towards the Kitchen.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+3=15 ;
Saturday June 24th, 2017 5:13:38 PM
(OoC: Forgot my Saving throw)

(Save vs. Entrhallment: 15 success.)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Sunday June 25th, 2017 10:20:12 PM
Toston waits to figure out what is going on

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Monday June 26th, 2017 1:21:33 AM
The silence from the kitchen seems to stretch time. Seconds become minutes. Minutes; days.

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday June 26th, 2017 9:31:52 PM
Dušan takes a moment to appreciate to appreciate his friends. Not once, but twice his friends have stepped into harms way to protect his hide. These are good people and he will do whatever he can to keep them alive and well.

Just the Crying  d20+5=25 ; d20+5=18 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ;
Monday June 26th, 2017 10:31:32 PM
Hmerrin strikes with his battle axe, cutting the man deeply in the side

Lornak moves into the kitchen, holding the door open Greg moves quickly in as well. The Knife is nowhere to be seen. Neither is the Halfling

Toston and Dunkel slash into the panicking Knife as he moves and cut him down before he gets more than 2 steps. He hits the floor hard in a pool of blood.

Toston then closes but misses as he slashes at K4

Enthralled, Wil leans back into the wall and does nothing else but listen to the Knife who has him enthralled
The summoned shadow creature bites the Knife and then vanishes

Var sends two arrows at K4 and strikes him once in the side. The man wheezes and collapses to a knee and then topples over

Still professing his innocence and thus keeping the Enthrall spell in affect, the last standing Knife bolts out the door

All immediate threats are down, dying and or dead.

If you pursue K6 please stay in combat rounds, otherwise feel free to break to larger encompassing actions

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=13 ;
Monday June 26th, 2017 10:51:12 PM
Lornak enters the kitchen to find it completely empty. This confuses him. He quickly scans the room(Persp d20=13, perhaps a little too quickly...) When he doesn't notice anything to indicate where the Silverglove or Knife has gone, he absently asks Glen the obvious; "I realize there is a commotion, but they did rush in here, didn't they...?" He moves though the space to look for a back door, or trap door to a cellar or something that might indicate where to continue his pursuit.(Move action) Here readies his buckler in case anything pops out at him.

Buckler +1 to AC Active.

58 rounds Cat's Grace: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=25 ;
Monday June 26th, 2017 11:07:14 PM
Satisifed with the safety of the remaining civillians, Var moves to catch up with Lornak. Expecting to continue the fight, Var hangs back at the entrance of the kitchen, ready to loose arrows into the Knife commander.

Instead he finds... nothing? From his position Var does his best to scan the room for signs of a the struggle (Perception: 25)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 1:15:09 AM
Toston is torn, should he pursue K7 or check the kitchen? Considering Var and Lornak have the Kitchen under control Toston takes off out the door after K7. If the gnome can get within striking distance of the knife he can hit him with a scorpion strike and hobble the Knife's speed down to 5 feet.

Toston takes a double move (60 ft) to get out the door in pursuit of the last combatant.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 9:24:01 AM
"That Knife that was here. Where did he go? He was a handsome devil," Will begins to drivel.
"I think he should give me some tips."
With that Will begins to head in the direction K7 headed.
"You know.. I should start listening to other people."
"Listen to me," Cicero shouted within his head. He then tugged on Will's arm forcing it to fly backward.
"Stop, you idiot."

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 3:43:43 PM
"Where'd the Busbo... Halflin... the thing with the choker go?" Dušan asks, "I thought we were going to get some information, or at least a free lunch."

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 8:25:43 PM
Hmerrin lumbers out after Toston.

--
Double move - 40'

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary)    d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:07:41 PM
Fully falling for K6's act (Will=13), Ethani makes no effort to follow. She does, however, head toward Var to heal him back up in case further fighting breaks out.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Rage 3/12]  
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:09:08 PM
With no one left alive to fight, Asteria allows her Rage to fade.

She looks over at Ethani and pouts. "I only got to take out one. This is the worst fight ever!"

Always Farewell 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:27:35 PM
Lornak quickly looks around and notes the place is quite a mess. He confers with Glen, who nods his head, "I thought so." Glen points at a pantry like exit at the same time Lornak spies it, "Must have gone that way."

Var is very quick behind Lornak to the kitchen and his sharp eye notes a Lazy Susan cabinet shut just above the sink. What catches his eye is it is the only closed cabinet in the whole kitchen.

Toston heads out the door and after the fleeing man and he knows it will be a good foot race to run the human down. The Knife is sprinting down the street as fast as he can.

Wilford, mumbling to himself, also heads outside though his mind is still thoroughly muddled by the spell

Hmerrin also goes outside and spies Toston down the street to the right about 20' and about 40' past him and running hard is the Knife. The armored fighter knows he has no chance to catch him.

Dusan calls out about the Halfling. They were hoping for answers this time

In the Kitchen, even as Var focuses in on the cabinet, it opens and the halfling emerges. "That could have gone a bit smoother." The wounds are gone, but the clothes show the amount of blood loss from the strikes.
The halfling is moving quickly out of the kitchen and urges those about to follow. She hands Dusan a small reed tube. "You cant tarry long here and I wish i could stay and answer the litany of questions you must have. Inside that tube is evidence gathered that I and others hope you act upon for the good of the city. I am on your side, but am forced to be cautious and I have been on your side all along." She pauses and gives a wane smile, "Hard to believe perhaps, I know. True none the less."
She points to the main door. "Quickly you need to be away, open that when you are alone.

The others about the room seem to understand that something big is happening and simply keep their mouths close and keep their distance. A quiet falls about the room

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:56:01 PM
"Oh..." Var says as the Halfling pops out of the cupboard.

"Uh..." Var says as the Silverglove issues her instructions to the group.

"Okay." Var says as she urges them to leave.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 14; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 12:17:30 AM
Toston takes off running after the Knife. (120 feet per run rules w/ no armor and a load less than medium)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [593 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [14 rounds]
Running - x4 movement; denied dex to AC

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=22 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 12:43:10 PM
Lornak goes into a defensive posture as the cupboard springs open and the hafling emerges. As she speaks he wonders where her assailant went, he imagines the blood on her clothing is the indication. This realization doesn't make him trust her any more than he already did, which is to say not much at all, but she has a point about timing. His fiery gaze holds hers for a moment and then he swiftly turns away. "Blast!" he says as he rushes out of the kitchen.

Making his way to the door he thanks Glen for his assistance and asks how he can keep in contact with him.

Lornak makes sure the other members of the group are with them in their egress and recommends they not draw attention to themselves as they leave the premises. (Stealth d20=22)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+10=27 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 4:11:50 PM
Dušan takes the tube, looks longingly at the kitchen, but heeds the Halfling's warnings. As he is ushered out he asks, "Is there any way we can contact you if we need to?"

As they walk away Dušan casts Guidance followed by Detect Magic on the tube.

(Detect Magic = Arcana d20+9+1=27 or Spellcraft d20+11+1=29)

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:02:40 PM
Hmerrin clangs to a stop as Toston lays on the speed.

As the others emerge, he waves with his handaxe toward the street.

"Toston went thataway," he comments. "Him and that last Knife are pretty fast."

Lornak recommends not calling attention to themselves.
"You mean other than the tavern full of dead bodies?" the young man retorts. "No problem."
Hmerrin leaves with the others.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20, Rage 3/12]  
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:37:03 PM
Flicking the blood of her axe, Asteria nods to Lornak. "Good to go."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary)   
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:38:38 PM
Finally reaching Var, the cleric heals him and gets ready to leave with the others.

Always Farewell  d20+24=43 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=14 ;
Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:50:04 PM
Only time for a few quick questions. Glen tells Lornak that he can be easily found in the docks. He has part ownership in a small fishing ship and spends most mornings there.
The Halfling has a, not so surprising, more cryptic response. "If everything goes well, you won't have the need and if they go too wrong..." She shrugs, but gives a small smile, "You won't be in a position to care." With that last bit she turns and slips into a small crowd and seemingly disappears.
Perception DC 43 Highlight to display spoiler: { ducking out of sight for just a moment she slips to a nearby shadow and into the alleyway}

The rest of the group starts to put some distance between themselves and the bloody fight at the tavern. The others who were inside are doing likewise. It appears no one wants to stick around and though no enforcement is in sight yet, it is only a matter of time and likely not much.

The group moves off. Dusan casts Detect Magic and picks up a Faint Abjuration aura on the tube. It is not a magic item however, and so there is little else to learn about it

Toston takes off after the fleeing Knife and the chase is on.

Toston please make the following checks
Fortitude DC 10 - 11 and 12
Acrobatics DC 15 if you fail any
If you succeed you have caught the fleeing Knife and can make an attack or a grapple attempt

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+5=14 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+7=17 ; d4+1=5 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2017 12:47:17 AM
(Fort Saves: 14, 16, 13 = success)

Toston catches up to the fleeing Knife uses a swift action to use the arcane strike feat and attacks with an unarmed strike using scorpion style (17 vs AC; 5 Damage, DC 16 Fort Save or speed is reduced to 5 feet for 3 rounds)

Active Effects:
Mage Armor - +4 AC - 60 minutes [590 rounds]
Shield - +4 shield bonus; Magic Missile Immunity - 2 min [11 rounds]

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday June 29th, 2017 4:14:56 PM
Will walks up to K7, wrestling with Toston, and yells, "Hey, get off my friend."
Will is still enthralled with the Knife. "What did he do to you, you bully?"

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:18:58 PM
"Looks like we go the way Toston went." Hmerrin remarks. "At least its away from here,"

The young fighter starts trotting in the direction of Toston's last sighting.

In the Street  d20+5=13 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:12:54 PM
Toston brings down the fleeing the Knife, and the rest of the group snag the still enthralled Will and move smartly after him. The Knife cries out as Toston's strike hits home. Knowing he can't get away and certainly cannot fight his way out, he surrenders.

The group arrives in a few moments and the spell has faded from Wil by the time they do. The Knife is cooperative for now. The fight now has been brought to the street and yours is the next move

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=14 ;
Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:18:12 PM
"'m okay, y' don't need t' fret over me." Var says to Ethani, grateful now that the rushing of blood in his ears has stopped.

He circles back around through the restaurant, picking up the Handaxe that he dropped. He also notices the wand that Toston had dropped, "He'll probably wan't that back..." Var says to himself, and picks it up as well.

With a final look over his shoulder (Perception: 14), Var heads out into the street to catch up with his comrades.

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:19:38 PM
Lornak throws up his hood as he enters the street. He is angry and regrets leaving dead men behind him. When you are backed up against the bar room wall and someone yells 'Kill them all' you tend to leave no quarter. He thinks to himself.

"Is it safe to transport?" he asks Dusan about the tube. "I suggest you get it home."

He turns to Hmerrin and makes a futile comment. "Lets be quick and discreet." Lornak then moves off after Toston and Wil. He does not want to do whats coming next but he thinks there won't be any alternative. (Double move)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+14=25 ; d20+7=16 ;
Friday June 30th, 2017 1:07:56 AM
Toston says to the knife: "Disarm yourself and kick all your weapons and any magical equipment my way. No funny business either."

He then asks, "How did you know to expect us at the Tapas restaurant? By whose order were you to give no quarter?"

He keeps a sharp eye on the prisoner (Perception: 25; Sense Motive: 16)

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=29 ; d20+12=26 ;
Friday June 30th, 2017 7:15:06 PM
"Hey! what's the deal tossing the spell on me. A little Touch of Darkness goes a long way."
Wil is angry, furious and his face is showing it.
He threatens to cast the spell as he reaches for the Knife.
"I don't have friendly spells, my friend."
(Intimidate: 29) (Diplomacy: 26)
Wil settle down and takes a more diplomatic approach while continuing to threaten the Knife.
"We did not want to start anything. You need to tell us what's going on. Tell us about what you know about the attack on the dock and the fire. We were almost killed twice now in a matter of days. That is very stressful. My friend Toston has a few nasty tricks. Just talk."

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Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2
Lv1: Summon Monster I, Cure Moderate Wounds, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness
Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider
Channel energy 2d6
[link href:"https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18rPhTnfJ8NTxalmSiJsGVYRgrWKkViV_A-w9-ozprfM/edit#gid=1699578964"] Shadow amulet: [/link]
SM2 1/day 3 rnds
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/bestiary/elemental.html

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Friday June 30th, 2017 8:45:15 PM
"OK, first we need to get off the street to a nice, dark, alley," Hmerrin suggests, as the group sets to interrogating a (theoretically) enforcer of the city's justice here in front of Wardd and everybody.

This being Dirt City, nice, dark, alleys are fairly abundant.

The lad grabs the Knife by the back of the arm and helpfully directs him to the nearest one.

"Better."

"Now, answer the question, if you please."

The Nearest Dark Place 
Saturday July 1st, 2017 12:46:18 PM
The group is all together in the Street. Toston has already demanded the man's weapons and Magic equipment and the Knife has complied. The pile is not much, a pair of daggers, a short sword and a scroll tube. Wil arrives and starts in on the Knife about the Enthrall spell and threatens to up the ante in return. The Knife blanches a bit and his eyes are wide in terror, he manages to stutter out, "Th-th-thought I ha-had heard you were the good guys." Wil starts laying demands and leveling threats and the few onlookers begin whispering.

Hmerrin scoops the Knife by the arm and heads for the nearest alley. Once there, he reiterates for Wil's questions to be answered. The knife stares a bit blankly at all of you.

"Tell you what's going on about what? I'm a member in good standing of House Knife, rightful law enforcement of Dirt City and i was given an order by my commander. I followed it." He then adds, "For the most part." Shaking his head he adds, "I have no idea what you are talking about. You mean the fire in the Warrd Temple? I have no clue how that could have happened and what attack at the docks? The sahauguin?"

Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {He is thoroughly scared for his life}

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+12=29 ;
Saturday July 1st, 2017 4:49:04 PM
"It seems fine to me." Dušan responds to Lornak, "Just some trace magic, maybe to keep it hidden until it got to us. Nothing active anyways."

Dušan folows the group into the alley. He casts Detect Magic with the aid of Guidance. on the items as they are relieved from the Knife.

(OOC: Detect Magic Spellcraft + Guidance = d20+11+1 = 29)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+7=15 ;
Sunday July 2nd, 2017 5:38:39 PM
(Sense Motive: 15)

Toston says, "Can't you see this man is scared to death? We should take it easy on him. He has disarmed himself and seems to just be a peon in the hierarchy of House Knife."

He then takes the group aside and whispers, "He did try to kill us and all the innocent people in the restaurant though. My thought is to question him but we probably won't get much from him. After he has told us every thing we can kick him loose without his weapons and magic gear that is."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Sunday July 2nd, 2017 9:14:09 PM
Var finally catches up with the rest of the group as they duck into an alley with a hostage. "We aught t' keep movin, lads 'n ladies. Gonna be a whole mess 'o trouble if the rest o' his buddies catch us."

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+9=23 ;
Monday July 3rd, 2017 1:54:11 AM
Lornak finds Toston on the street and casually walk up next to him just in time to hear the Knife speak.(Sense Motive d20=26)

He looks down upon the Knife and says; "We are the good guys. which is why we are going to let you go and you(emphasis on you) are going to do the right thing and forget about us completely." (Intimidate d20=20)

Lornak them blends into the crowd. (Stealth d20=23)

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Monday July 3rd, 2017 8:47:09 PM
"He has told us everything," Hmerrin shrugs. "Shuttin' up an' doing what you're told is par for the course, I'm guessing."

"So, let's boot him and skeedadle."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Monday July 3rd, 2017 10:17:16 PM
Var produces a rope from his pack and begins to tie the Knife up. (OoC: Is there a skill check for rope use?)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+10=25 ;
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 1:49:27 AM
Toston helps Var with the rope. (Profession[sailor]: 25)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 8:16:45 AM
Dušan continues going through the items separating the mundane from the lethal.

(OOC. Still looking for sub through next Friday or my posting will be very sporadic.)

Exit Stage Right 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:37:30 AM
The Tide decide to tie up the Knife and get going. Dusan finds that the Dagger is magical, the shortsword is not and the man also had a pouch of 150 gold. The scroll is likely a spell scroll and back home would be a fine place to further examine it. The reed tube from the halfling is theorized to have some sort of obscuring spell so that it cannot be divined upon. The knife's head bobs up and down as Lornak and Hmerrin talk about kicking him curbside and leaving and especially on the part about forgetting all about what happened

The roundabout way home is uneventful and within the hour the The Tide is off the streets without further incident and no apparent issues tracking them to their door. With time and privacy, the group can now examine both the Reed tube and its contents and the magic scroll.

The scroll contains the following spells:
See invisibility CL 3
Knock CL 3
Make Whole CL3

The Reed tube is a journal of sorts written by a single hand, but there are accompanying scraps of parchment in multiple other writings that over the course of your examination seem to be the corroborating evidence to the summary of the journal. The basics of the journal is that a weapon deal is going to happen in 2 days, an hour past midnight in Smuggler City and no Dunkel is involved. The journal guesses that one and possibly more of the Houses are and have been behind the arms deals to the Sauhuaguin all along and that the Dunkels were the fall guys.

For Future note Escape Artist is the rope tier's CMB+20 or 32 for Var

Lornak HP:37nl/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 4:42:14 PM
Lornak enters the common room of the groups new building and plops down on one of the couches. After pulling back his hood he pinches the bridge of his nose between his eyes and sighs. He feels so tired. Tired of surprises... Tired of his teammates broadcasting to the world who they are... Tired of being forced into weighing decisions on whether or not to kill a man to cover their tracks... And now having to decide whether or not to move on information from a source he does not remotely know or trust...

"There is no guarantee that the Knife let go won't still tell his superiors what happened this afternoon." Lornak says. He leans back into the cushions and looks up noticing the surprisingly impeccable ceiling. "This is too big for us." He continues changing the subject to the contents of the Reed. "I think we need to share the contents of this tube with another house to act upon."

Dušan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 5:41:26 PM
Dusan enters the common room of the new building first and places the Reed in the middle of the dining table and sits down. As gets comfortable in the chair, he stares at it and waits patiently until more members of the group arrive. His mind frets about not being able to finish a nice meal,...again. The wait gets the better of him and his swiftly reaches out to the Reed and attempts to open it. To his surprise, it opens gently and exposes its content. Dusan pulls out the contents and lays it all out onto the table to examine.

To Lornak's comments he says: "I've seen fear like that before. I'm pretty sure he's leaving town."

Hmerrin(HP:47/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Bls Str 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 7:11:03 PM
Hmerrin saunters into the common room, gnawing on a chicken bone. The Knife is gone, so whatever he does now can't be influenced. The lad promptly forgets about him.

"Why a House?" he asks Lornak. "Why don't we start with Boggs? Maybe he can get one of them other CMTC groups to help again."

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 8:54:46 PM
"You mean that group that had th' mad Halfing with 'em? The one that carried on about 'face-meats', an was bitin' folk?". Var asks Hmerrin seriously.

He shrugs and says "Might be a good idea..."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 11:18:37 PM
Toston interjects, "They weren't all bad, the other group. The gnome seemed perfectly respectable."

He then says, "Furthermore how do we know which houses we can trust if this is a conspiracy. Presumably we could go to the Keys to oppose the Knives, but can we really trust them? Technically aren't the Houses just One Big Club that We Ain't In? I'd rather go with our people for backup if we could. I mean we do have Dart contacts too but honestly can you trust assassins?"

Dušan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 12:46:08 PM
"I have lost faith in Boggs." Lornak confesses to Hmerrin. "The only people I trust now are in this room." Lornak gets off of the couch and makes his way over to the evidence. "Everyone's got an agenda." He says offhandedly. "Speaking of which, lets consider the source of our information. Why would a Silverglove be working against its own house? I was hoping to get that clarification in the restaurant today, among other things..."

He places both of his hands palm down on the table and looks down at the items, thinking. To Var's comment he says; "If you feel its prudent. They performed well alongside us and I believe they are still in the dark about Boggs and Three Bits."

"I cannot abide assassins. Lornak says sternly. "Yet, I found myself fighting alongside one this very day."He shrugs. "As much as I'm in Wil's camp about the Darts, I find myself acquiescing to Three Bits advice about moral ambiguity in this instance. We have the contacts, we should use them. We will just have to live with the disgust, I guess..."

Dušan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 12:46:52 PM
OOC (Oops, this is Lornaks post not Dusan's LOL!)

Dušan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15   d100=96 ; d20+11=16 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 1:10:06 PM
As the talk goes around the room about what to do with the contents of the Reed, Dusan concerns himself with the contents themselves. Picking up the parchments he casts Read Magic on them, attempting to reveal who the author might be. (Spell craft - Read Magic d20=16, d100=96[I'm assuming this is the Ley Line?])

I'm constantly disgusted with myself, I don't know what Lornak's problem is... Dusan thinks to himself. He then adds his two cents; "It doesn't matter who gets involved. Those elemental gems can't be out there."

(OOC- Here is Dusan's! Hope I rolled this correctly!)

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+9=19 ;
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 1:59:39 PM
Wil snaps out of a daze and tries to recall any Dart contacts, his mother or father may have know that could be partially trusted. (Know: Local: 19)
"You know, as much as I hate the Darts they are still family. I grew up with many of them. Even though they tried to kill my family. You know it comes to mind that assassins never miss yet I'm still here. Why?"
(OOC: Sorry, everyone tough weekend for me. Lot going on)

Gathering 
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:45:14 PM
In the main room, the group goes over the message and backing evidence gathered by at least 5 people and summarized by the halfling that has been shadowing them for some time now.
Lornak is concerned that the implications that a House is behind the arms deal is too big. The Dunkels being unaffiliated was one thing, a direct House is something different for him. Lornak thinks another House should be brought in. He is also concerned about the Knife

Dusan offers that he has seen fear like that on the face of the Knife before. That guy will not be a future problem. He goes on to say that the party has contacts and perhaps over the next day and a half, they try to put them to use.

Hmerrin offers Boggs and not another House as the first step and Var loosely agrees

Toston is concerned about trying to bring in a House in first place. Which one could you trust and how would you do it anyway? The party is not with a House. Any sway or contacts you have are pretty low on the food chain.

Even the Darts are on the table and Wil tries to remember any and aside from tagline names like Gaster, Razor and Crash he has little. Dart members by their occupation, tend to keep low public profiles

The group has some options with the arms deal still 2 days and 1 full night away. Boggs and CMTC? Try and tap a contact with a House? Try and track down the Halfling? Try and employ the assassins of House Dart? All good questions and possible paths, but to what end down each road? No one said a conspiracy in Dirt City would be an easy thing to bring to the light and end.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) 
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:04:02 PM
Asteria blinks, having seemingly gone out of focus for what felt like 4 weeks. Of course, that was preposterous! She shook of the grogginess and attempted to get back into the swing of things by listening to the other's conversations.

Ethani (sub Genevieve) 
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:06:06 PM
Ethan sits at the back with her sister, trying to listen to what the others' opinions are on the matter before creating her own opinion.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:54:10 PM
Toston says, "Suppose we reached out to Vorelle instead of Boggs or a House. Maybe she knows some reputable backup. Isn't she a retired Dragon who runs the free school?"

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 3:14:38 PM
"You know, we really should reach out to the other houses and make some friends. That's always a good idea. I am willing to start a conversation with any House but Dart. I still have a sick stomach when I think of what they did to my family."
"What should we do, walk up to the House and knock on the door?"

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 3:37:33 PM
"I've been down that road with Vorelle my friend." Lornak says to Toston. "Dusan can attest to it being a dead end."

I see the current situation having two choices." Lornak continues and he stands up;

"We stick to our scruples and align ourselves with a house that shares our mentality, which will take time to find and vet."

Or

"We take care of our immediate crisis and include the ones that owe us favors or are directly involved."

Lornak takes a moment to let his words sink in but has one last important point to make;

"We cannot trust them to have OUR interests or the interests of the common man in their hearts. We can however trust them to follow THEIR interests. Perhaps we should play to that?"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Thursday July 6th, 2017 3:47:41 PM
Dusan is staring deeply at the parchment waiting for the spell he cast to take effect when he hears his name, waning his concentration. He continues to focus but speaks; "She was not forthcoming with the help and kinda cold actually."

(OOC What was the outcome of my spell casting from last round?)

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 7:20:31 PM
Hmerrin plops down, and runs his fingers through his long brown hair.

"Hokay," he sighs. "Summing up. We got the Knives apparently in control, and selling weapons to the fish-people. We got the Wolves working for the Knives. And both o' them Houses keep trying to kill us.

We got the Keys, headed up by the Silvergloves, who are trying to get control back. And it looks a lot like they're using us to move their plans along without getting dirty.

And, Miss Silverglove has handed us a note telling us where the Knives are gonna do a weapons drop. So, she's thinking we're gonna go charging in there and break it up, 'cause that's what we do.

And, there's a buncha fire elemental gems around, just waiting to sprout happy ol' Big and Burny right and left. And they probably got something to do with Darts, who Wil really doesn't like anyway."

The young man looks up, and continues.
"So, I say we take care of the immediate crises. And the Knives, Wolves, Darts, and Keys are out. So, what say a couple of us talk to Boggs, and a couple others have a chat with the nice Cloak fellow Lornak met fighting at the inn, and we call it a day?"

"I'll see Boggs."

Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Sanctuary)   
Thursday July 6th, 2017 9:41:37 PM
Befuddled by the politics of it all, Ethani daydreams of home.

Continuing Discussions and perhaps a decision 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:21:47 PM
Toston brings up Vorelle, the famous Dragon adventurer who supposedly has a school here in town. Lornak explains from personal experience that he does not believe that would do them much good. Dusan concurs

Wil is willing to speak to any House but Dart and then Hmerrin sums up that House Knife, House Wolf and Keys are all implicated thus far and that leaves all of them out. The young fighter suggests Boggs and House Cloak through the man Lornak met at the Inn just a short time ago. Hmerrin declares he will talk to Boggs

Ethani and Asteria abstain from the politics, but they can only do that for so long in Dirt City.

Read Magic spell revealed the following spells on the scroll the Knife had
See invisibility CL 3
Knock CL 3
Make Whole CL3

The spell does not reveal who wrote the spells or the journal and notes

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:57:06 PM
Var, who had been keeping quiet, says "Lornak, I'll watch yer back if your gonna' talk with the Cloaks."

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 11:30:25 PM
"Yoooo, we gonna fight someone yet?" Asteria looks up from messing with her hair in boredom.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Thursday July 6th, 2017 11:38:48 PM
"I'm not a huge fan of any of the Houses honestly. I mean I totally get the enemy of my enemy thing but I don't know if we can trust any of them for certain even the ones that are not implicated. I get that Boggs feels guilty for something but the other team did not seem all bad. I suppose worst case scenario we could try to get some WLA members instead but with that being said I'm going to see Boggs too." Toston says.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Friday July 7th, 2017 2:07:00 PM
"You know, it wouldn't hurt to have one of the Houses in our pocket, If you get what I'm saying. I vote we work with the SilverGloves or the Cloaks. We don't have to like them but we can't stay out of the politics forever. It would be smart to win over the Cloaks to accompany us to the meeting with the SilverGloves. We need a bit of extra muscle."
"What do we know about the Cloaks?"

Ethani (Nellie)   
Friday July 7th, 2017 6:21:35 PM
Having no clue what to do, Ethani mak her mind up. She's going to go for a swim...in the ocean...tonight. Maybe she will come back. Maybe not. But she has been gone too long from her home. She needs to think, decide. But most of all, she needs time away from Diet City politics.

Continuing Discussions and perhaps a decision 
Saturday July 8th, 2017 7:56:31 AM
Post will be Sunday sorry for the unexpectedd delay

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Saturday July 8th, 2017 3:29:30 PM
Hmerrin nods at Toston.

"Hokay then. Let's go"

The young fighter goes to see Boggs.

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Sunday July 9th, 2017 6:58:52 PM
Lornak believes the group has a plan of action. To Toston he says; "I believe bringing in the WLA is necessary at the moment. We should see if the other CMTC team can aid us.As far as the houses go I will volunteer to contact Glen first thing in the morning." He nods to Var. "Until then I suggest we get some rest. This day's been rougher than normal..."

(OOC- We could use this opportunity to choose our rooms in the new building. If you would like one in particular, please email me and I'll update the blueprint image. Lornak takes the top left corner. See 2nd floor https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15gN3sOs5rL392-4kbZjjNV_hZJUvGfEaXhvgmhFHHE0/edit#gid=0)

Lornak (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Sunday July 9th, 2017 7:08:14 PM
Dusan almost pushes perspiration through the pores of his forehead as he finishes concentrating on his spell. Almost.

He leans back with a sigh and resigns to let the mystery of penmanship stay hidden. When a plan of action has been established he adds; "I'll join you guys." He says to Lornak and Var.

"For now..." He continues; "... do we have any snacks over here?" He gets up and starts to move towards the kitchen. "You know, depending on how well we get to know Tumbo, we might want to see if he'd be willing to keep up and rotate our foodstuffs."

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Sunday July 9th, 2017 7:09:10 PM
(OOC- almost got it(hyperlink and everything), this is for Dusan...)

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Sunday July 9th, 2017 9:39:05 PM
Toston nods to Hmerrin and says, "Off we go to see Boggs."

Asteria Amarante (sub Nellie)  
Monday July 10th, 2017 7:17:49 AM
Pacing back and forth, Asteria taps absently on the table. "I
don't like the idea of joining a House. They're always picking on the little guys. Boggs has never done us wrong. Let's just stick with the Company."

Everyone everywhere 
Monday July 10th, 2017 10:02:27 AM
Hmerrin and Toston go off to see Boggs. The meeting is rather short, but straightforward enough. There is no CMTC group about at the moment. Personally Boggs thinks Hmerrin, Toston and the rest should plan to get to the meet and stop the arms deal. Boggs reminds you there is curfew and being caught at such a late hour would be problematic at best and you can't simply stand about thee meet point all day and wait. If you have anything specific, Boggs is willing to lend additional advise, but he reminds you that you are much closer to the situation

Asteria states she does not want to join a house, and the others are able to quickly assure her that is not what is being discussed as an option.

Lornak also mentions trying to get the WLA itself involved, but he plans to go see Glen at the docks and someone else would need to go to the WLA and arrange a meeting to discuss the secret arms deal going down tomorrow night.

The following morning, Lornak Var and Dusan all go to meet up with Glen of House Cloak. The docks are packed in the early hours of the day as men and women load and unload cargo, preparing in all kinds of manner for getting out to sea in the next couple of hours. Glen invites the trio to have a seat on whatever they care to perch on about the docks and he'll be with them as soon as he's done. About an hour and half later, Glen has apparently finished up getting his crews checked off and sent out and comes over. "Morning. "



DM Frank, im not ignoring you but im afraid i don't know what you think Read Magic is going to tell you other than the spells on the scroll which Ive given. The papers about the meeting are all non magical in nature

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+12=20 ;
Monday July 10th, 2017 12:15:04 PM
Wil joins Var and the others to meet the Cloaks.
"Hello sir," he begins. (Diplomacy: 20)
"The Tide is interested in starting a relationship with the Cloaks. Is there anything you or the Cloaks may need that the Tide can help with? We offer this assistance for only the cost of information. We want only to protect Dirt City."

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Monday July 10th, 2017 2:11:46 PM
"A fine one." He says cooly. "I take it that the altercation did not cause you any undue scrutiny by the Knives?" Lornak stands up off of the dock pylon upon which he was sitting and waits for a response.

Lornak plays the conversation straight; "I usually would not give a Cloak the time of day, but you more than showed your true self yesterday. That said something to me. Which is why..." Lornak is about to confess why he considered meeting Glen when Wil offers him their help. He waits until he finishes. "...what Wil means to say is that we are interested in forming a relationship with You."

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15   d20+11=16 ; d100=17 ; d4=1 ;
Monday July 10th, 2017 2:22:09 PM
Dusan pals around with his companions as he reaches the docks. Its a fine morning, he almost wishes he could go fishing and says as much to Var. He takes a place on the dock and finds a comfortable barrel to sit on when Glen informs them that they have to wait. He notices Lornak's furrowed brow and says; "Don't worry, he was there for good intentions, you'll see."

His thoughts wander as the time passes. As he looks down he sees battle damage from the Sahuagin attack and fills his idleness repairing scars in the wood. He casts Mending that barely fixes anything... (Mending d20=16, Ley Line=17, 1 point of restoration.)

(OOC - I was looking for Magical inscriptions(signatures) otherwise intelligible. After that it was just fun rp for Dusan)

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Monday July 10th, 2017 5:48:33 PM
Hmerrin leaves the meeting with Boggs without saying much.

Arriving back at the house, he plops down and grabs a piece of bread.
"Well, that went nowhere," he grumbles.

"Boggs gave us his version of 'Well, it's your problem, solve it.' He also thinks we should jump the arms deal...duh."

Ethani 
Monday July 10th, 2017 10:13:21 PM
Returning to her room, Ethani listens to the others with mild interest. Suddenly, the inner workings of Dirt City doesn't really matter to her. More than she ever guessed possible, Ethani wants to be home. Not this city determined to tear itself apart, but the calming comfort of the warm ocean.

For the first time in what seams like forever, she goes to her own room. Grabbing a parchment and paper, she jots down a brief note for Lornak.

"I'm sorry my love, but I cannot join you tomorrow. I must return to the sea. If I can, I will try and find my people and enlist there help. I am taking Asteria with me, so please do not worry about my well being. I promise to return to you as quickly as I can.--your beloved, Ethani Baraq

Sealing her letter, she waits for Lornak to leave his room and then leaves it on his bed. Heading quickly to Asteria's room, Ethani already has a few items packed. "Sis, I need to go on a trip. I need you to come with me. I promise that Alemi will help equip you for the trip. Pack light. We will be going for an extended swim.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+10=15 ;
Monday July 10th, 2017 11:17:35 PM
Var gives Glenn a nod, and takes a seat where he can watch the crowds for interlopers (Perception: 15)

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] 
Monday July 10th, 2017 11:33:09 PM
"Oh, uh, okay." Asteria shrugs and packs her weapons, preparing to leave with her sister. She didn't feel like she would need much else, it was just a swim. She was rather confused, and frankly disliked swimming, but she was done for the challenge.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Monday July 10th, 2017 11:55:34 PM
Toston says to Hmerrin, "I'm still against the idea of using another House. Why can't we just see if the WLA has anybody who can help out? That way we can just forgo the Houses. I don't want to owe them any favors."

Conversation with a Cloak 
Tuesday July 11th, 2017 8:53:46 PM
Glen furrows his brow a bit at Lornaks opening remarks about giving him the time of day and with an arching eyebrow, "You have an odd way of asking for help." he then adds, "Knives are generally ok, something has them way on edge. Not like the Wolves or Teeth. Them, I can always do without." Glen takes out a bit of chew and cuts off a piece as he regards Wil. "Does House Cloak have any need for you guys?" He looks at Wil a bit longer and then sweeps his view to Var, Lornak and Dusan obviously mulling something over. Coming to a decision, he continues, "All right. House Cloak, through myself, Bellis and a few others have been watching you guys for a bit. Trying to get a feel for you. I helped put together the thing tomorrow night. You can help us by moving on that. I'm not going to say much here in the open. Who is involved, we don't know, but I don't think it's Knives. They have no gain in something like this. House Cloak has to be careful and that is why all of this has been, well, coming at you sideways"

Back at the house, Ethani and Asteria sip out before any of the others return. Their things are packed and a short letter awaits Lornak's return.

Toston and Hmerrin discuss the lack of help from Boggs and the thought of engaging the WLA.

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Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+7=21 ;
Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:28:00 PM
Var lets Lornak and Glen talk things out, and tries to get a read on Glen (Sense Motive: 21)

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+6=26 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 12:20:09 AM
"How is that the case? We know the Knives are paying the Sahuagin to cause trouble so if they are being supplied arms the Knives benefit in the long run." Lornak says tersely. He sighs in an attempt to relax, focus himself. Clearly Glen is leveling with them. "How do you feel about the Darts?" (Diplomacy d20=26)

"We cannot move on this completely alone, which is why I am here. If you would like to discuss more, you obviously know where to find us now."

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 12:28:59 AM
Dusan eyes Wil as Lornak mentions the Darts. The group did not think it was the best option to divulge the Reed information to them but if it would bring more muscle tomorrow night then it has to be explored. If Glen was part of gathering intelligence about the weapon deal then the trip here was a waste if he and his man Bellis do not get involved.

"Who do yo thinks behind it?" Dusan asks casually as he toys with a splinter of wood in between his fingers.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 1:15:36 AM
Toston says to Hmerrin, "Let's go to the WLA. I am a Guardian level member in good standing so they may be willing to help us. I mean they are a smaller chapter considering this is dirt city but I'd rather enlist the aid of a fellow adventurer than that of the local criminal element. We are supposed to be cleaning up this city not rolling in the filth."

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=23 ;
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 1:09:58 PM
"How can an adventuring group not be helpful to the Cloaks," Will replies.
(Diplomacy: 23)
"We help you out and you help us. The deal tomorrow, what do you know and is there anything we need to watch out for? I do not want to have another issue, like with Three Bits and the fire elementals. What are we walking into? Do you have any ears out there to tell us?"

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 5:34:28 PM
"Journeyman myself," Hmerrin replies to Toston. The lad rises, stretches, and follows Toston out the door.

Conversation with a Cloak 
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 9:22:16 PM
Lornak, Dusan and Wil talk with Glen of House Cloak. Var is content to let them hash it out. the conversation is polite, diplomatic and seems to be completely on the level. Var feels Glen is being relatively level with them and certainly not lying.
Glen questions the source of information on the Knives being directly involved with the sahauguin. The wealthiest House of Dirt City does not gain anything from the City being thrown into chaos.
Glen cautions you on bringing more people into this. The more people who hear the more people hear and the more likely the wrong people will hear and the deal will be off. All proof that might be gained will vanish.

"But if you can't handle it, be very discreet and don't involve another House. Frankly you've already used all your luck bringing this out to me. I happen to be in the know and that is not a universal thing at House Cloak"

Glen does not want to speculate at who might be at the end of the arms deal tomorrow night. "It's not something i indulge in. I gather information for others to speculate about. I like to keep my mind clear of such fogginess. That allows me to follow where ever facts might lead."

Glen assures Wil that his adventuring group is about to be useful. Tomorrow night to be exact. The exact nature of the deal, Glen does not know. Evidence says it is a substantial transaction and it takes place an hour after midnight. Glen suggests you expect resistance and reminds you that a night curfew is in affect and so you can't simply stroll to the meet. They cannot see you coming and you certainly don't want to be caught by a Wolf or Knife curfew enforcement patrol.

"Bottom line is we tailed you and yours to see if you were the right people to put into play when the time came. We feel you are and that time is tomorrow night. House Cloak cannot be known to be involved and frankly neither can any other House. None of us really trust the other and within each House, I'm sure you've started to figure out, there are smaller self serving factions. You talk about helping the City quite a bit I've noticed. Here is a big opportunity to do so. That is what I got. We've got to break this up so unless you have something really compelling, I'll wish you luck from all of us."

Hremmin and Toston head to the WLA, where they find a small scattering of people training and or studying. Dirt City forces such extensive organizations as the WLA to keep a mighty low profile and thus there is not the normal permanent command structure that you know to be in other places. How do you want to go about enlisting the men and women of WLA to help with the secret weapon exchange taking place deep in House Teeth territory tomorrow night?

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] 
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 10:42:48 PM
Asteria waits for Ethani to get ready to go.

Ethani (Nellie) 
Wednesday July 12th, 2017 10:50:15 PM
Making sure she asks Alemi to grant her the right spells, Ethani nods at Asteria. "Let's see if we can find some answers." Grabbing a small sack, Ethani manages one last glimpse at Lornak's room before she heads toward the docks. Her current plan is to make it to the refs and then try and reason wth the Merfolk. If not, she either needs to find passage with a Pirate of Jack vessel or fight her way through the Merfolk to get to the sea elf community.

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 1:23:15 AM
Lornak is disappointed that Glen cannot lend any aid to them in the coming fight and cannot believe what is about be uttered from his lips; "I commend your honesty and professionalism. Especially at my side yesterday. I trust that I will not see you tomorrow night?" He suggests coyly. "Until next we meet, know you have my thanks." Lornak nods his head and takes his leave of the Cloak.

As the group makes their way through the crowds on their journey back to the new building he asks Var if he can think of anything that might give them an advantage in the sting tomorrow night; "Can you offer anything that may give us an advantage other than we simply being hidden prior to the enemy parties arriving?"

When Lornak reaches the new building he decides to take a moment to clear his head and takes his leave of his companions; "I just need a minute."

If Lornak's world isn't already dire before he figures out the best plan of action for the sting, it becomes that way when he discovers Ethani's letter waiting for him on his bed. His stomach drops when he reads the words: I must return to the sea.

"Ugh, my love. I am so sorry I've not been there for you." He mouths. The weight of guilt and regret on top of the weeks stress begins to make his head spin.

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 1:30:04 AM
Dusan puts the splinter of wood he has in his hands into his mouth to save for the meal he's envisioning of having this evening. Once the conversation comes to a close he also nods to the Cloak contact. He joins his companions on the street. He leans into Lornak and says; "I told you he thinks we are the right outfit for the job." Unusually proud of himself he continues; "I bet we might even live through it." He says to Var.

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Thursday July 13th, 2017 1:30:39 AM
(OOC, ugh, this is Dusan ---^

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18  d20+14=33 ; d20+7=11 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2017 2:53:37 AM
Toston sizes up the people training to try to get a feel for how experienced each person is. If the only people at the guild hall are green it would not be a good thing to take them to the deal. He looks at their badges to see if he can tell what WLA rank the other people training might be. He is looking to see if there are any other Gaurdian ranked members in the house. If he spots them he points them out to Hmerrin and asks, "How do you want to handle this? We probably don't want to divulge too much when we make our pitch."

(Perception: 33)
(Sense Motive: 11)

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:49:51 AM
Will finds who he can of the Tide and says, "Listen, I believe we are on our own with this deal. We need to put together a plan of attack. I have monsters ready but need a bit to get them going. I can hide and also heal a bit. I may not be the best healer but I'm also a stellar negotiator when I'm not talking to Shadows. I can do either. I think we need to scout the location of the meet and set up."

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21)  d20=11 ;
Thursday July 13th, 2017 5:13:18 PM
"We probably shouldn't say anything beyond, 'We need an arm for the next couple days'," Hmerrin replies to Toston.

"Five'll get you ten half these guys are spies for one House or the other. Surely they've been infiltrated, and I've never seen any of these folks before."

The fighter looks about for someone suitable, but not too suitable.

[Sense Motive 11]

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 10:45:56 PM
Var shrugs at Lornak "We been on our own b'fore." After a moment of thought, he adds "No one else wants t' touch this, an' in this city that's sayin' somethin'. Seems like jes' the sort of place we oughta be."

"Havin' said that... Maybe we stock up on some potions b'fore all this goes down."

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 11:02:43 PM
Asteria joins Ethani on their journey to the docks, staying quiet until a question formed in her mind. "Is this going to be a one day trip orrr??"

Conversation with a Cloak 
Thursday July 13th, 2017 11:29:55 PM
Ethani and Asteria head to the docks very early, actually ahead of Lornak and the others. If you want to have any hope of a last minute voyage, you need to be there early. What the pair discover is that a last minute multi day voyage into hostile seas is not anything any of the captains or ship owners are very willing to consider. One of them lays it out for her, "You want me to sail essentially into a war zone where all the sides are distinctively unfriendly towards us air breathing types? And you want to leave right now? You show me 5,000 gold and we can start talking."

Glen gives a slight chuckle, "And this time you won't because I won't actually be there. Sharp eyes my friend." And with that, Glen heads down the dock and starts calling to a man in a row boat about a lift out to the anchored Flute Ezdari Lornak Dusan Var and Wil get back to the house around noon and shortly thereafter, Lornak discovers the letter. Wil begins laying out thoughts on a plan of action for the following night. Scout the area would be nice, maybe get there early. What are the Pros and Cons of such actions?

Hmerrin and Toston take in and try and gauge who is about on this morning. You don't see any Officers or above, but there is a Guardian working with a small group of Journeyman. The Guardian is a dwarf in full battle plate, apparently showing the Journeyman about how much it can hurt to get hit by a dwarven axe. Even as you take in the scene another Guardian ranked WLA member gets up from a table and calls a halt to the fight. A human of solid build and normal height. He calls over the journeymen by name and thanks the good dwarf for the lesson and sits them down for a talk.
The dwarf gives a jolly wave and heads to a table with a couple of tankards standing by
Others in the room wear the rank of Adventurer or non at all and are by themselves studying whatever it is they are studying

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18  d20+7=21 ;
Friday July 14th, 2017 12:39:21 AM
Toston joins the dwarf at the table motioning for Hmerrin to join him. Toston makes sure his own Guardian badge is prominently displayed.

"Well met friend. Teaching some adventurers how to use a dwarven axe I see. I'm Toston." Toston says taking a seat at the table.

Toston sizes up the Dwarf (Sense Motive: 21) and if nothing feels off about him the gnome takes a sip of the ale and says "My friend here and I are part of an adventuring party and we may need an extra arm or two in the next couple of days. You interested in the chance to use that axe of yours as something other than a teaching aid?"

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Friday July 14th, 2017 1:08:07 AM
Lornak enters the common room visibly weary. He goes directly into strategy talk; "I agree with Wil, I believe our best option is to scout out the location. Now, before tonight's curfew." There is a fire in Lornak's eyes. "We will be looking for escape routes that will not bring the curfew guards down on us as we egress." He leans over the contents of the Reed. "Any structural advantage we can use. I'm not running out of a burning building again." He says aloof. "Also, a good place for us to be laying in wait for whoever shows up."

He turns to Var; "You and Dusan go and see about those potions." He hands him gold(Let me know how much I can give you for items Tom). I think a Cure Moderate vial per person is prudent. Not that we will need them." His voice only has half conviction; "Ethani will be with us."

Wil, you are with me." Lornak heads towards the stairs. "We will report what we find when everyone is gathered."

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  
Friday July 14th, 2017 1:18:34 AM
Dusan eyes dart back and forth from comrade to comrade during the exchange of planning ideas. They all sound sound to him. "Heh, heh." He chuckles quietly. He watches as Lornak hands Var the gold and wonders if there's enough extra there for dinner and an ale. He knows Lornak won't mind.

His eyebows raise as he follows Lornak as he heads to the stairs. Once he and Wil have left he saunders a couple steps mimicking Lornak's gait and then stops. "I love him to death but he might be getting a little big for his breeches?" He says.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Friday July 14th, 2017 1:58:12 PM
Wil happily joins Lornak on the Scouting mission desperately hoping to destroy all thoughts of his previous failures with Three Bits. He frowns as he thinks about it.

Ethani (Nellie) 
Friday July 14th, 2017 6:48:41 PM
Sorely tempted to skip the ship and just start swimming, Ethani is aware that Lornak and the others are depending on her, and rather soon.

She thanks the captain who was kind enough to "break it down" for her. She declines his kind offer. "I appreciate your offer of assistance, but time is critical right now. I will not put you and your crew at risk. I am wondering with the merfolk and sahuagin at war, how has that impacted trade?" After waiting for a response, Ethani heads away from the docks.

Looking longingly towards her home which calls to her, Ethani begrudgingly returns to their headwaters. Though she is frustated beyond belief at her current sitauation, at least she has the solice of knowing that she will be returning to Lornak and his love.

Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) 
Friday July 14th, 2017 11:44:30 PM
"What... Boat?? I thought we were swimming..." Asteria pouts like an upset dog.

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Saturday July 15th, 2017 11:37:36 AM
Hmerrin dutifully follows Toston over to the table with the two WLA Guardians.

Being young, outranked, and very aware of his lack of persuasiveness, the fighter shuts up and listens.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Sunday July 16th, 2017 8:36:11 AM
Toston continues sipping his mug of ale, waiting to hear what the dwarf has to say.

Postings  
Sunday July 16th, 2017 9:37:08 AM
Afraid post will be tonight

All about 
Sunday July 16th, 2017 10:29:15 PM
Toston and Hmerrin sit down with the dwarf. Toston does the talking not feeling anything is off. The dwarf scans the pair back and nods, "Mesick Stoneminder." The dwarf takes deep drink and then regards you both again. "Interested? Sure, but I need to know a few things first. Guardian to guardian. How dangerous is it? Who's likely to get hurt or killed? What House or Houses might take it personally? And last how clean is this adventure of yours? If all that sounds good I want 100gold up front and a half share." Mesick keeps his eye on Toston intently, trying to gauge how much truth is in the answers he hears

Ethani asks the god captain about the underwater kingdom war and what it is doing to trade, if anything. captain Frest nods, "it's having an impact on trade and smuggler alike. Bottom line is cost, cost in time as normal shipping lanes are more hazardous and cost in pure money, as I have to hire on protection. Real protection, like spellcasters. Ever since them thrice damned idiots brought attention to us by selling arms to the undersea..." He composes himself and apologizes and then more calmly shakes his head, "Idiots". He repeats

Ethani and Asteria return to the house

Var and Dusan are given some gold from Lornak to purchase some healing potions, while Wil and Lornak go see what they can see about the location

Lornak and Wil find themselves about 30 minutes later passing the alley where about a hundred feet down the deal is supposed to go down. The alley itself is narrow, perhaps 8' and the buildings flanking it for the first 75' or so are two stories high with an eave style roof allowing the rain to fall to the center of it. Both men can easily see that at night, just off the Main Street upon which they stand, things will be black. It also appears from where you stand that the alley might open into an inner courtyard before narrowing again and traveling onward to another connecting main. Trash, stacked boxes, and organic debris litter the alley from m what you can see.
The main avenue continues past, the nearest pair of lamps are 10' before and 10' beyond the entrance to the alley. The avenue looks older than others in the city and is not in the best of shape or in a good area. You stand in no man's land between House Wolf and House Teeth. Between Smuggler City and South Pack, west of The Burn.
There are some others about and depending on your actions, you come come under notice, or not

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+9=22 ; d20+9=25 ;
Monday July 17th, 2017 12:12:22 AM
Lornak walks with his guard up and does his best to blend into the crowds that move about him on the way to the location. (Stealth d20=22) He speaks his mind to Wil. "I've been meaning to pull you aside and speak to you about your war cry the other day. I know you have a desire let the good people here know about us but announcing who we are at every encounter does nothing to protect us. We only know now that we've been watched for some time. Furthermore, we know this because the parties involved have told us so. He looks around for a second so see if anyone is indeed listening then looks Will square in the eyes. "The more we advertise, the less safe we become. Can I count on you to be discreet in the future?

As they reach the location he feels more confident that no one is paying attention to him.(Stealth d20=25) He stops at the entrance of the alley and gives it a once over.

If Wil's Stealth is higher: "See the courtyard? Casually check it for entrances into the adjacent buildings or any place we can hide ourselves before they would get there. I'll cover you." He adds swiftly "If your voices expose you, play like a vagrant or a dullard. We cannot afford any of us being taken in."

If Lornak's Stealth is higher: Lornak and Wil switch rolls. "Cover me. I'm going to check out the courtyard for the best way for us to ambush the meet. Signal me if you feel the hairs on you neck come up. We cannot afford any of us being taken in"

Dusan (Frank S.) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15   d20+3=7 ;
Monday July 17th, 2017 12:20:11 AM
Dusan walks out and heads to the most reliable merchants for the items the group need gathered. He does his best to watch for the usually complications that come along with a stroll through Dirt City. (Perception D20=7) And once again, his stomach gets the better of him. Knowing that he might be a little distracted, he sticks close to Var but his eyes wander towards the enticing morsels out front of every other stall. "That would be good..." His stomach growls. He pats it unconscionably. "but that one might be better?" He says almost as if he's asking Var's opinion and/or approval.

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Monday July 17th, 2017 6:40:29 PM
Hmerrin listens to the conversation and takes several mental notes, mostly concerning the kinds of questions he shoulda asked Boggs before he agreed to join this crazy expedition.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+11=12 ; d20+10=26 ;
Monday July 17th, 2017 7:19:18 PM
Will meets Lornak's gaze, listens but explains, "We are at an impasse of opinions about that," he begins. "It's about reputation in this city. It's about who know what happen to when at what time. You cannot slip under the radar in Dirt City... but... disregarding the spirits that guide me sometimes. I will keep the advice in mind. There is a proper place for everything and I certainly have a knack for finding the wrong place." As he finishes he knocks over a pile of trash and curses.
(Stealth: 12 - Perception (Trap Checking): 26)
Wil's stealth is poor but he is able to search the area for traps as he watches Lornak inspect the alleyway.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Monday July 17th, 2017 8:46:23 PM
Toston says, "Well met Mesick. I'm not going to lie to you if we tussle with the people we tussled with when we got the intel about the job, the orders they had were to kill everyone in the area, not just us adventurers. It is quite likely us or they could end up getting hurt or killed but all of our group and all the bystanders survived. The assailants well they ordered no quarter and we just defended ourselves. It is possible one or some of the houses may take it personally depending on how good the intel we have is, it isn't that we have a reason to doubt our source but they do have a dog in the fight so their prospective could be biased. I'd prefer not to say who our source is and who we are moving against at this juncture for operational security. Lastly as for how clean this is? Well we are trying to break up some contraband trafficking that effects the safety of all of Dirt City. I would be happy to tell you more about the specifics of the job after we have an agreement,if what I did share is unsatisfactory as it didn't answer all your questions I would understand if you wanted nothing further to do with it, I'd just appreciate if you forget we had this chat. Alternatively I'd also understand if you wanted more than just 100 gold and half a share to move on what little you do know. The next move is yours. I don't suppose your friend would be interested too," Toston nods at the human, "or if you could recommend someone else if you decide not to move on it? Assuming you were interested I'd have to take your offer or counteroffer back to my group but we have a little time so we could always plan to meet here same time tomorrow to finalize our arrangement if satisfactory?"

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Monday July 17th, 2017 9:27:37 PM
Dušan tries to refocus his attention to matters at hand and picks up his pace to catch up with Var.

(OOC. I'm back)

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=15 ;
Monday July 17th, 2017 9:54:32 PM
(OOC - Resetting Lornak cache. Good to have you back! (Persp roll for previous post I forgot to roll d20=15)

Ethani (Nellie) 
Monday July 17th, 2017 10:39:29 PM
While waiting for the others to return, Ethani prays to Alemi to help her better prepare for the upcoming combat.

Deeper Information 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 12:51:37 AM
Lornak heads into the alley while Wil keeps a watchful eye. There are no traps by the entrance, but further in? Who knows. Lornak slips quietly and quickly along, not springing anything on his way to the courtyard. He passes a human lying fairly hidden on the edge of the alley. Some debris pulled over him to help camouflage the man. It is obvious he is alive and sleeping. One of the many homeless of Dirt City. At the courtyard, Lornak sees the exiting alleyway goes about 60' and then bends to the left. Also he sees at the bend a small canal leading off at a second right angle on the bend. The courtyard itself is about 20' square with an old fountain and mosaic tiles. Trying to hide here ahead of time and not be seen would be extremely difficult

Dusan hits the catacombs to purchase the potions

Mesick sits back in his chair and takes another drink as his idle hand strums a rhythm on his axe handle. "I admit, your answers as they are, are not much of answers. Were you not of Guardian rank, I think I would tell you to go pound sand, but you are and so I'm in. In for my asking price Toston." Looking to the man talking to the Journeymen and lower, Mesick shakes his head. "Don't know him really at all. Studious type, but I don't think he's actually been in town long. You'd have to talk to him to see if he's interested."
Mesick finishes by asking for wher and when to meet and looking for the 100. Assuming he gets the cash he is amicable to the arrangement

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+10=14 ; d20+11=14 ;
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 2:09:14 PM
Wil waits patiently at the entrance till realizing that trapfinding is really ineffective standing in one place.
He searches for any potential problem areas, traps or hiding spots while watching for Lornak. He attempts to be stealthy. Manages a little bit.
He carefully searches around the alley residents, careful not to rouse them.
(Perception: 14 - Trapfinding; Stealth: 14)

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 4:52:54 PM
Dušan brushes the cobwebs out if his hair as he makes his way back to the others.

(OOC: Sorry still catching up. Do I need to take a ticket in the Catacombs forum for cure moderate potions? Is Lornak paying for all 8 or are we splitting this up? Assuming everything is on the up and up Dušan returns with 8 Potions of Cure Moderate rooms and distributes to whoever is available.)

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 6:32:21 PM
Hmerrin leans over to Toston.

"We might wanna quit while we're ahead," he offers quietly.

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+11=27 ;
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 6:54:07 PM
Lornak does not linger in the alley. He realizes there is no where to use surprise as an advantage near the courtyard itself. Perhaps looking for the best escape route is more prudent. He moves forward enough to get a good look at the flow of the canal and the layout of the surrounding buildings on the other entrance of the alley. (Perception d20=27) When he's finished, he returns back to Wil. "Any trouble?" He asks him only to confirm that there is not trouble. "Lets get back."

Lornak tightens his hood and gets back to crowded streets.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 9:47:38 PM
Toston leans into Hmerrin, "You mean just take Mesick and not ask the studious type guy over there? Good point."

Toston says to Mesick, "I like your style, tell you what I'll cover your asking price up front of 100 gold," the gnome then pulls 100 gold from his haversack and slides it over to Mesick, "We will plan to meet back here tomorrow at the same time on our good words as Guardians in the WLA, I still have to run your participation by the rest of my group as it isn't just the kid and me." Toston gestures to Hmerrin

"I'll be back here either to say thank you but everyone else disagrees and you can keep the gold as a gesture of good will or to pick you up for the actual mission." Is that agreeable?

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:05:38 PM
(OoC: Sorry for the missed posts, was out of town & traveling.)

Var, lost in his thoughts, follows Dusan through the city and into the Catacombs. The two spend the trip in companionable silence.

Ethani (Nellie) 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:40:59 PM
Back in the comfort and solitude of her own room, Ethani changes into her priestly gown. It's been so long since she's stayed any length of time in her own room, she forgot how the silence can be comforting and refocuses her back to Alemi.

She contemplates the battle to come with the Sahuagin. The last battle she had lost her self control. She was not proud of her actions, and she bows her head to join in prayer with Alemi. Alemi, please guide me today. You know my heart. There is nothing I can hide from you. You know that I want the Sahuagin, the enemy of my people to bleed, to hurt, to die. I know this is not your way. You are the Supreme Healer. Please help me to protect my friends but still be an example to the people of Dirt City who need you more than any. Help me understand why you brought me here. Help me understand what you want me to do. I am lost. You know my heart. You know that it would give me no greater pleasure than to leave this place, return to the sea and never come back. But you also gave me Lornak. You know I cannot leave without him or Asteria. Now more than ever, I need to hear your voice. I need your reassurance and your peace.

Ethani loses track of time as she communes with her god, carefully selecting the spells she feels with be most helpful.

Asteria (sub Nellie) 
Tuesday July 18th, 2017 11:17:16 PM
Not at all understand why they went to the dock just to return almost immediately. I mean, sure the cardio was great, but I mean geeez, couldn't they just go somewhere and fight someone? The barbarian shakes her head. Sometimes she thinks she will NEVER understand her sister. Clunking up the stairs, Asteria kicks of her boots and flops on her bed. Life in Dirt City has taught her to take the down time when it's available.

Deeper Information 
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 12:46:36 AM
Wil sees no traps

Dusan, yes goes to the catacombs like a normal transaction and get the potions, and then returns

Lornak finds the other buildings much like the first set and the flow of the channel, looks to lead away from the courtyard. A drain to pull water away from the area, but to the fish men, a faster exit

Mesick agrees and says he will be be there the following day ready to go. If the others say no, he assures you there would be no hard feelings

The group, everyone, is now in the common room, just before dinner to discuss what they have been up to and what the plans are for tomorrow night

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+6=18 ;
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 2:25:44 PM
Lornak enters the building and pulls his hood back letting loose his long hair. He makes note of how many customers Tombo has and how miss Culpepper has filled her shop with fabrics. It gives him hope to see normal people exploring the opportunity to live normal lives. He focuses on that feeling as he climbs the stairs because his doesn't want to think about the consequences if the group fails.

Lornak becomes surprised and elated as the vision that is Ethani emerges from her room. Once again in her flowing robes, she is a dream to behold. Nothing stops him as he makes his way to her. He moves close and say with a hushed voice; "I see you here and it takes all I have to still my heart." He leans down and gently kisses her lips."I feared you may not have been here upon my return."

Lornak leaves his conversation with Ethani for later and tells the group about the layout of the meeting place. He sits down and produces his ink bottle, quill pen and parchment from his belt pouch and proceeds to draw out a map of what he and Wil saw. (Profession[Scribe] d20=18) He has an idea about leaving boats in the canal for them to use to escape but is unsure if it is sound; "The Sahuagin could easily use that route as means to come to the meeting and escape."

"I still believe that surprise is our best option. If we come to the party from this street..." He points to the street at the far end of the alley that he explored. "...we can effectively cut them off from the canal if we hold it." He sits back in his chair. "And we would have the option to backtrack the way we came or take the canal."

He looks around the room. "We can all swim right?"

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 7:16:25 PM
"Swim? Yes," Hmerrin answers. "Swim while encased in armor? Ummmmm, could be interesting. I'd rather not find out, truth be known."

The lad grins. "So, I'm in favoring of backtracking. Actually, I'm in favor of winning and not having to worry about it. Toston got us some help, 'nother head-cracker like me an' Asteria."

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 7:21:35 PM
"I can keep my head above water, but I doubt the canal would be a good idea. I imagine something that shares that much in common with a shark would be more adept than any of us in the water with the exception of Ethani."

Dušan throws Lorna back the sack of gold lighter by subtraction used to purchase the potions.

(I believe it will be 400gp. I'll let you know when the ticket goes through."

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:20:47 PM
Wil follows Lornak back thinking about something.
He then suddenly gasps. "It's my birthday!"
"I completely forgot it was my birthday.. Now what were doing?"

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Wednesday July 19th, 2017 9:22:24 PM
Toston says, "I have secured us a non-house related backup from the WLA. A Guardian level Dwarf wearing full plate and wielding a dwarven war axe. I have put a 100 gold down payment for his services. He has agreed to meet me tomorrow at the same time in the day a the WLA. All he wants besides what I have paid him is a half share of the treasure. I just became a guardian recently myself so he is at least as experienced as we are and it seemed like he knew how to handle that war axe. He seemed to be on the up and up and Hmerrin was there too. If you veto his participation, I still have to let him know tomorrow. All I told him is the mission is dangerous and we could die, it involves some of the houses and a contraband shipment that effects the safety of Dirt City. Up to you guys whether we use him or not but I think it is a good idea."

Of Mice and Men 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:05:58 AM
Everyone is back at the house and making the final plans. The group has secured a sword arm, a Guardian ranked member of the WLA named Mesick Stoneminder. The dwarf will meet up with the party, or at the very least, Toston, tomorrow for lunch at the WLA building for final plans and where he will need to meet you.
Toston or Hmerrin, don't forget to lighten your gold by 100

Lornak draws out a good sketch of the meeting place.
DM will drop a map soon
The basics are a pair of allies meet at a small center courtyard. Both allies are cluttered and about 8-10' wide. Buildings flanking each alley for the first 75' or so are two stories high with an eave style roof allowing the rain to fall to the center and few to no first floor windows.
A small canal, perhaps 5' wide leads away from the courtyard at a right angle to the alley entrances. The depth is unknown and is cuts under the buildings
the meeting location is in no man's land between House Wolf and House Teeth. Between Smuggler City and South Pack, west of The Burn

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 12:53:08 PM
"So, what's the plan?" Will says to the others. "I can be spokesperson for the group, or backup."
"We could dress up as grubbers and place ourselves within the area. Keep good cover and we may not get seen. We made this deal with Three-Bits? Remind me, who actually made the deal that we would show up. The reason for asking is that person will have to be a point person."

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 3:39:18 PM
"I think disguising as street urchins is a great idea. We can lay low along the road that enters the courtyard on the canal side(Smuggler City?). We let them pass and then come in after them there. We have to be careful though, the alley is only 8 to 10 feet wide so whoever goes in can only stand two to three side by side."

"I think Var and I start on the rooftops and play the range game."

To Wil he says; "There was no deal. Var and I were just provided the information about where the deal was going to take place and the bottom line is: we are the only ones that can act to stop it."

"I don't like it. I hate that we've been watched. I cannot stand feeling manipulated, but these weapons cannot be out on the streets."

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 4:54:01 PM
"I have the perfect costume for a street urchin." Dušan turns around with a flourish and gestures at himself and his outfit, "Voila! Traveling Clothes, the latest in modern fashion for the urchin in the know. At least it's what I wore when then. In all seriousness, I could cast Disguise on myself, but I'd rather save the spells for when things get punchy."

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 7:03:54 PM
"Well I suppose me an' Stoneminder...I wonder if he's related?... I mean me an' him can probably throw a cloak or something over ourselves and sit at the end of the street there.

Then, somebody'll need to give a signal, and he and I can move up and start hacking at people."

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 7:27:21 PM
"Oh ok... I was thinking we were involved in this but now we can just hide till the deal is done. We need to wait till we have a good idea who's involved."
"Are we just going to pop out or wait till it's done?"

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 8:04:56 PM
Var nods at Lorna's suggestion, "Aye, the roofs 'll be a good spot for me."

"I'll stick t' the shadows, but you all give a shout if fight I'm starts and I'm not on-the-spot wif my shots."

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:35:13 PM
Toston says, "I'm human child size anyway so I probably can pull of urchin. I'll wear my cloak and gloves and things. Mesick seems like a decent guy. I'm happy to have him aboard. There was another guy there who was a more studious type and Mesick didn't know. Hmerrin suggested only getting Mesick so we didn't bother asking about the other guardian."

Ethani (Nellie) 
Friday July 21st, 2017 8:39:43 AM
Listening to the layout of the area, Ethani nods in agreement. "I can swim just fine, but at least for the beginning, I should do my normal routine of sticking near to Asteria."

The sea elf rubs her chin. "Not sure how well I can disguise myself. With this blue skin of mine, I tend to stick out, but I will do my best. I have been working with Alemi to come up with some clever tactics that I hope will help out. I can fight, but it's not where my strength lies."

Ethani cozies up to Lornak as the planning session continues, so glad to be back near him after last nights frustration.

Asteria (sub Nellie) 
Friday July 21st, 2017 8:42:46 AM
Ateria's ears perk up at the mention of swimming. "Well, in my armor I tend to sink...like a rock...blub...blub...blub..." The barbarian performs a rather comical hand motion of a rock being dropped and then sinking quickly...complete with sound effects.

"I don't mind disguising myself as long as we can get this over with and protect the citizens. Can't wait to bust some heads and teach them that they can't mess with Dirt City or Ethani's people." Asteria gives a lop sided grin.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:12:38 PM
Toston says, "I don't really wear armor but I'm not that great of a swimmer. I know how to but that is about it."

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:46:45 PM
Lornak is aware of Ethani's presence as he speaks what was not spoken before; "I'm glad to have any help that we can get. Your WLA members will be welcomed with open arms." Lornak says to Toston.

Of Mice and Men 
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:52:04 PM
The group starts planning out the best course of action as they see it and turning some into street urchins along the Main Street seems to be the most popular. Taking to the rooftops to provide range will be hard, if the deal goes down in the courtyard. There will not likely be any good shots unless the archer is right up on top of the courtyard itself. Swimming the canal is a long shot, but one that is good to keep in mind if the fight goes that direction

All that is left is to get a good nights rest a few good meals, touch base with Mesick and someone will need to start putting together the disguises

[i]disguise check rolls[i]

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 11:09:34 PM
"I can lend Guidance to aid in any disguises" Dušan offers, "if someone can help me with mine."

Dušan casts casting assisting those who need it for +1 to a skill check.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)  d20+7=15 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 1:45:35 PM
(Disguise: 15)
Wil fits into the disguise of a grubber easily after he wakes and has breakfast in the morning.
He will position himself where he can hide and listen.
Then wait for the meeting.

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 6:37:26 PM
Lornak anticipates his evening with Ethani. He has so much to say to her but words get lost the moment they touch. He keeps his primal urges at bay, but only just. The encounter is enough to wash away all the anxiety of the past weeks and leaves him feeling secure that she will not stray away from him, at least for the time being.

Lornak wakes early making sure he is ahead of everyone else. He heads out and purchases a disguise kit to aid everyone that is going to wear disguises tonight. Once he is back he helps Dusan and Wil first. (Disguise to aid another d20=13 The kit adds +2 to disguise checks and has ten charges). He then disguises himself.(Disguise d20=14 [adding Dusan's guidance]). He is not too happy with the job and decides that it is because he a little distracted helping the others

Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21)  d20+6=13 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 6:38:52 PM
"Well, hopefully nobody takes too long a look at me," Hmerrin remarks.

He throws an old, long cloak over himself, and then heads off to the alley with Wil, stopping now and again to roll in anything particularly filthy looking he finds along the way.

[Disguise 13]

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15  d20+6=18 ; d20+3=23 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 8:43:45 PM
With Lornak's aid, Dušan is rather pleased with the results. Seeing where Lornak's aid really worked in his costume he makes some suggestions to Lornak's.

(OOC: Disguise d20+3+2 Lornak's Aid+1 Guidance=18
Disguise Aid Another D20+3 = 23 natural 20 = +2 to Lornak's Disguise.

Wish those were reversed.

Will, Hmerrin and others yet to come should add +1 from Guidance. I assume we have all day to get these right so there's no reason not to use multiple casts.)

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22)  d20+1=21 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 10:37:29 PM
Vat grabs an old patchwork cloak (almost a blanket, really) and does a surprisingly good job of covering himself (Disguise check: 21). "Jes' in case the roof plan doesn't work out..." Var says.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18  d20+2=16 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 11:02:30 PM
(Disguise vs DC 10 = 16 Aid Another = Success; someone gets a plus 2)

Toston says to Lornak, "Yes well we only got one guy. There was another person there who was at least Journeyman rank but Hmerrin suggested not to push it. He seems like a capable dwarf though."

Toston then helps picking out a disguise to the best of his ability.

Ethani( Nellie)  d20=19 ;
Monday July 24th, 2017 11:58:01 PM
Relishing her night with Lornak, Ethani is finally put at ease, letting the night's and days frustrations roll off her with each kiss. She wishes there could be more, but does not let that frustrate her. Passion will come in due time.

In the morning, Ethani rises well before dawn, add is her custom and begins her daily prayers. She watches Lornak prepare himself and then tries to disguise herself. Disguise=19

Asteria(sub Nellie)  d20=5 ;
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 12:06:07 AM
Shrugging when Ethani heads off with Lornak, Asteria heads off to Tombos for a huge dinner.

In the morning, she heads out for her usual work out and then does her best to disguise herself, which is kinda hard when you're lugging around a gargantuan battleaxe! Disguise=5

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19  d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 6:45:47 PM
Lornak uses the disguise kit one more time to his contentment. [d20+8+2(disguise kit), +1(Guidance), +2(Aid Another from Dusan)=21]

"Anyone getting in costume should use this." He hands the disguise kit to the next person that needs it. "There are 8 charges left."

Asteria(sub Nellie)  d20+2=18 ;
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 8:12:16 PM
Asteria borrows the kit, dabbing make up here and there. She has much better success this time.

Disguise=18

Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 8:40:27 PM
Dušan decides to test out his disguise at Tombo's and see if the man recognizes him. Or at least it's good enough a reason as any to grab an ale.

Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 11:29:58 PM
Toston makes sure to get to the WLA a little early to meet Mesick.

Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) 
Wednesday July 26th, 2017 12:13:47 AM
"You're goin' t' get ale?" Var says to Will, "Can I come? A little nip b'fore a fight is always nice."

Ethani( Nellie) 
Wednesday July 26th, 2017 5:58:03 AM
Satisfied with her costume, Ethani takes a few minutes before they leave to review the map Lornak drew up and make sure that they place everyone optimally for the upcoming fight.

Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 
Wednesday July 26th, 2017 12:50:54 PM
"Ale would be great," Will says to Var.
"Not too much though. It makes me do silly things."

Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 
Wednesday July 26th, 2017 6:29:47 PM
Lornak does not go down to Tombo's for an ale. He decides to have a quiet meal in the Main Room. He sits down and eyes the new space. He is happy that the group has their own base of operations now. However, the place is missing that lived in feel so familiar from Marsh House. "If we survive this, we need to take the time to move our things over from Marsh House." He says to no one in particular.

"Now that we have a moment. I've been meaning to ask..." He sips from his cup of water. "...when I was running out of that burning building I came face to face with an Ape. Does anyone know what that was about, or where it came from...?"

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