DM RobC - "Mind if I tag along?" Thursday August 3rd, 2017 8:10:35 AM Osul advises he would rather speak with a druid in the WLA. Meribel looks confused for a moment then answers "Well few members choose to stay here when there are so many others place in Plateau to visit. This is more a pit stop to conduct training or gather information. If it was me seeking a druid, I'd try the Druid Quarter. There's a holy park dedicated to the forces of nature, an amphitheatre for contemplations and gatherings and the lake of Serenity. I can't think of a particular druid member of the WLA off the top of my head, but asking around there would probably help"
Mack kicks back with Squeaver and enjoys the peace and quiet on the balcony. He can hear the murmurs of street noise below but it is just background noise to him now.
Nathaniel and Elyngael"Members are free to travel the Wold wherever the winds take them. Assignments are only made when direct focus is required, and the right party is chosen for the job. I'm sorry, but we can't allow parties to compete for assigments. The right party with the right skillset. But noone - noone is forced to take an assignment."
Elyngael continues to pursue her parents. Meribel looks sympathetic "Chapter houses tend to manage themselves. We do not have nor keep a complete register of all memebers. But that doesn't mean we can't try. We can spread word."
Atlas continues with the chase, but as friendly as she is, Meribel does not appear interested - in that way. With defeat looming, Atlas is ready to call it a day and head back to the tavern.
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Armand and Beordir engage the half-elf in the Sages Guild. He places a woven bookmark in his book and closes it to give the pair his full attention "Learning about the Sage's Guild?" the half-elf nods and smiles as he paraphrases Armand's words "Learning is good. If learning is an act of exploration, then the Sage's Guild equips the explorer for the journey of a lifetime."
He stands to shake hands "Master Yenfire Dewshining, Sage. But please, call me Yen. It would be my pleasure to share with you my knowledge of the Sage's Guild" Yen gestures to some chairs to sit down
"Is there anything in particular you wish to know? Personally, I view the Sage's Guild as a group of likeminded individuals who value knowledge and wish to spread it to every corner of the world. Any who appreciate knowledge and treat it with respect and diligence is welcome among us. We do not operate for profit. Knowledge should be freely shared." Yen pauses and takes on a more serious tone "Within reason. Some dark secrets should remain buried for the sake of the Wold"
"Does what I say make sense?"
Nathaniel (Joe) AC: 21/15/16, HP: 47/47, CMD: 23 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 8:25:31 AM "Hmm, hmm, I see. Seems to be a pretty good arrangement, all in all. But I'll still need some time to think about it."
He pouts slightly, mulling the situation over in his head. This isn't the only option, after all. I wonder how those two are doing over at the Sage's Guild?
"You wouldn't happen to have a pamphlet or something I can take away? I think my companions here are in the mood to move on from Plateau City, but it seems like the WLA has offices all over the place, so I doubt this is my only chance to sign up. By the time we stop in another town I'm sure I'll have come to a decision."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Thursday August 3rd, 2017 10:31:04 AM
Atlas takes his time heading back to the tavern, taking in the sights and the people. As much as he prefers the tranquil nature of the tree, there is an energy here that is hard to ignore. It lifts his spirits and he decides to take a detour to the Trade Quarter to browse the wares. He isn't looking for anything special, he really just wants to soak in the atmosphere.
He does keep his eyes open for anything interesting, either something to buy or someone that intrigues him. He also ensures that his possessions are neatly tucked away or tied tightly should anyone try and take them without his permission.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 12:01:21 PM "Oh...", replies Beordir wittily. After he recovers from his surprise, he continues in Elven.
"I didn't know this was an organization. I thought it was a library. How awesome!"
He pulls out his journal as a prop. "I've already been documenting the knowledge I'm learning every day. To think that there are an organized group of people who all do that! It's mind-boggling. Are there special ways you gather knowledge for the Sage's Guild?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Thursday August 3rd, 2017 6:00:42 PM 'manners! Armand silently berates himself for not introducing himself first.
"Hello Yen, My name is Armand." Armand takes the seat and then begins recounting how he has started collecting some books for a Library that was part of the residence they had built at the Tree of Parting. Most of it is fiction at this time, but Armand figures that anything to encourage the residents of the Tree to read a bit is welcome.
Once a little more of the guild is explained, Armand asks. "Well what is the difference in duties of a sage of acquisitions and a sage of records? I'm part of the group known as the Tree Wardens and we seem to travel around a lot. So while personally I would lean toward Records/Librarian I think that professionally I'm more apt to be of service as Acquisitions/hunter."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 8:59:18 PM
Elyngael likes Meribel, and likes what she has heard so far. "What you say sounds intriguing and fair as any guild, Meribel. I'm interested. Tell me the details about joining. How much and what's the process? I hope it doesn't take long, because my friends may not stick around too long."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:44:17 PM
After taking in the fresh air, I check in with Meribel about getting some good rest in one of their bunks. I see about Squeaver and myself cleaned up as well.
'Osul {at the WLA, leaving for the Druid Quarter} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Friday August 4th, 2017 4:52:12 AM "There's a Druid Quarter?..."
He takes whatever directions Meribel is happy to share, and shares that news with Mack when he and Squeaver return - everyone else who remains at the WLA having already heard.
"Travel days to a city to meet other druids... doesn't make sense to me, but I have to follow this up and anyone who wants to come along is welcome." He prepares to head off, after checking to see who is joining him.
DM RobC - "There's a Druid Quarter?..." Friday August 4th, 2017 8:25:50 AM Nathaniel is quite happy with what he hears, but isn't ready to commit just yet "No, no brouchures" Meribel chuckles "But you are right. We have outposts in all major cities, and most major outposts. Take your time and decide whether this is for you."
Elyngael is ready to take the next step. Meribel smiles. "The process is simple. Standing before me now, simply place your hand over your heart and make the following oath: "I, ... state your name ..., do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it."
"It is then your decision as to how much responsibility you are ready for. Yes, there are dues, but we use these to help those who need it most. You will then be presented with your badge - a symbol recognised all throughout the Wold"
Mack has had enough fresh air and is ready to leave.
Osul, too, is ready to leave now that he knows there is a Druid Quarter. "You sound surprised there are druids here in Plateau? As I said, we have a whole quarter devoted to nature and its appreciation, or worship of you choose"
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Atlas heads back towards the tavern, taking everything in along the way, but can't but help to take a slight detour via the markets.
The stalls he finds in the Trade Quarter aren't as fancy as the rest of Plateau City, but they are humble and well tended.
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Beordir and Armand enquire further about the Sage's Guild.
"Special ways to gather knowledge? An interesting question. We gather and document all that we find so that later generations may learn. We send - no, send is the wrong word - we encourage members to travel the Wold to learn from others and to share knowledge gained with the guild. Divination is sometimes useful, but of course you need to know the right question to receive the right answer"
"As for the different Chambers, these have been established to fulfill our ethos: “Seek, Store, and Share.”.
The Chamber of Acquisition is for those who seek to discover new knowledge. This could be through days meticulously trawling through a private book collection, all the way to observations made in the heat of a battle.
The Chamber of Records is for those who are able to record information. This means making it available for others in the guild, recording it for future generations, and determining what knowledge should be shared and what should be guarded.
The Chamber of Instruction is for those who take pleasure in teaching others. Teaching is conducted through many means to many different types of students, and a good teacher should be versatile.
All chambers are equally valued."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+9=10 ; Friday August 4th, 2017 10:00:36 AM
Atlas finds a spot in the market to sit on a crate and lean against a wall. He pulls one knee up and lets the other leg dangle over the edge of the crate. He gets comfortable and decides to play a game with himself, trying to pick out people and figure out what each person does for a living. Farmer, merchant, tradesman, pickpocket, guard, adventurer, etc. He thoroughly enjoys himself, even if he gets the feeling he isn't very good at it at first.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Friday August 4th, 2017 11:36:18 AM
This seems like a great way to give back to the Wold.
"Excellent!", replies Beordir. "I'd like to join the guild as part of the Chamber of Acquisitions. I already have a journal and have been doing the job. What do I need to do to sign up?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Friday August 4th, 2017 7:25:46 PM
When Osul mentions the druids quarters, I immediately let him know I'm ready! 😀Y
'Osul {at the WLA, leaving for the Druid Quarter} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Saturday August 5th, 2017 1:49:20 AM
'Osul looks at Mack, raises a finger to his closed lips, and subtly points in the direction of Elyngael and Meribel.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Sunday August 6th, 2017 2:54:04 PM
Elyngael decides to go ahead. "I, Elyngael Noldoryn, do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it." She puts on the badge that Meribel hands her and looks over at Osul and Mack. "Unless Meribel needs me for something, I'd like to go to the Druid Quarters with you. I was raised by druids, and I love visiting their various Groves."
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Sunday August 6th, 2017 3:17:36 PM
Armand nods as Yen speaks. "Very well then I would like to join your organization. I believe I will go for the Chamber of Records. I've already started something of a Library back at the Tree."
Armand then recounts the Wardens trip to the Culverwood where a surface Drow was attempting to combine animal and plant life with disastrous results. "We were able to recover several items from the Drow's various books: Cross-Species Genetics for Ecological Succession, and a journal of Drachen (the Drow in question) where-in his thoughts and notes on his experiments are recorded. We also picked up: The Path of Alchemy, Real Alchemy: A Primer for Practical Alchemy, and Gray's & Burn's Anatomy."
"Also I picked up a few books from a traveling merchant recently; How to Make Friends and Kill Them, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Goblins, Dwarves are From Granite, Elves are From Wood, and Eat, Pray, Kill. Not real heady stuff but I've got a room of empty shelves to fill."
OOC what are the skill points in profession used for, ie do they apply to anything useful? Does Acquisitions give you a bonus on rolls to go through something to determine what it is? Etc.
'Osul {at the WLA, leaving for the Druid Quarter} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Monday August 7th, 2017 5:09:47 AM
'Osul smiles at the newest member of the WLA. "We are good to wait for the formalities to conclude, and I think congratulations are in order."
At a later point - likely in transit - he finally asks Elyngael the begging question. "Raised by Druids, you say? When it comes to talking about other druids, I can only tell you something about Mack, and even less about a lady known as "The Amb...", no, "The Emissary", though..." and he briefly looks over to Mack for acknowledgement or not before continuing, "I grow more sure that she is something else, or something more, but less sure what that is. In any case, you were saying...?"
He knows he has more to say, but he is keen to hear tales of druids, and meet other druids, and engage them in a discussion.
DM RobC - "We are good to wait for the formalities to conclude" Monday August 7th, 2017 7:59:05 AM OOC: I get the impression that with the vast wonders of Plateau City at your feet that you guys are heading towards splitting up, going everywhere and seeing everything, and this could go on for a while. So, with adventure in mind I'm going to shepherd the flock :)
The party spend the rest of the afternoon seeing the sights of Plateau City. Organisations are joined, shopping is conducted, locals are met, and Mack is kept within sight at all times.
Back at the tavern the party are enjoying their evening meal after the exhaustion of their first day in Plateau City.
At the table behind the party are seated a few half-elves enjoying mugs of ale. "Have you seen Arlisle tonight? He was supposed to be here. It's his shout after all" "Typical. No doubt pretending to be sick to avoid taking a single coin from his purse" "Nah, it's not that. He got called away. Some guy died in the prison and he had to go prepare the body." "Anyone we know?" "I don't know. All I know is he got called away." "Last time he took hours to be done. I swear he does it on purpose. Should we eat without him?" "I suppose. I was going to order something expensive, but if I have to pay I think I'll just have something small"
Perception DC20... Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that each of them is wearing more than one holy symbol tucked into his vest. You can make out Gargul, Alemi and Domi, but you can't tell the others from here}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+9=22 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 8:56:37 AM
Atlas is glad they managed to all find their way back to the tavern without incident. At the mention of someone dying in jail, he quips, "Now if we could be so lucky to have that person be Gaston, that would make the night. I know I swore I wanted to do it, but to be honest, I'll just be glad when it is done."
After a few more bites he takes a look behind him at the table behind him. Turning back to the group he asks, "Why would a group like that be wearing multiple religious symbols each? I don't remember running into people like that in the past when I would deliver here."
ooc: DM Rob, good call on moving us along. It was going to get chaotic and I'm sure we would have lost Mack to some demon living in a secluded area only he could have found :-)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Monday August 7th, 2017 9:56:07 AM
I acknowledge with Osul. "I love animals, plants, and the whole ideology of Druidism, but to be honest, I'm still kinda just a Druid wannabe." ;)
"did someone say something about a demon?"
'Osul {back at the tavern} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+16=20 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 11:05:59 AM "Pantheonists, maybe, Atlas? I'm only guessing. And maybe you haven't noticed anything particular about our luck these past few days? I can't decide if he's had someone 'offed' to get our attention, or if he has managed to get himself appearing dead by magic or means of some potion. Again, I'd be guessing, but I guess we have to be sure?" Another thought occurs to him, and in more hushed tones he adds, "Then again, get a few guys dressed up, and have them say something in earshot that might mean nothing to anyone else..."
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d20+10=25 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+12=17 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 5:20:23 PM
Armand turns to Atlas, "I've got a bad feeling about this. I mean, what's the best way to escape from prison? To fake your death and get taken out."
Armand rises from their table and goes over to the group of loud half-elves. He makes sure his holy symbol is displayed properly. "Excuse me good sirs. We could not help overhearing your conversation, not that we meant to eavsedrop mind."
Diplomacy 25 (d20+10)
"We were called to Plateau City for a trial and so have to be here for awhile. Did you say someone in the prison has died?"
Perception 8 (d20+4)
He looks around at them. "I'm a cleric of Gargul perhaps I should go to the prison and offer my services. Though I imagine in a town this size there are plenty of clerics available to offer services. What is it that you do for the prison? Are you guards there to know of this death?"
Sense Motive (on their response) 17, (d20+12)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 d20+4=18 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 8:39:14 PM
Beordir is too focused on his companions and their various wanderings in Plateau City to pay attention to the party behind them. However, several of his friends join that conversation about someone dying in that prison. Beordir adds, "I'm glad we didn't go there. That could be us."
"This sounds suspicious. I bet Gaston has escaped. 3 gold says they can't find him by tomorrow afternoon."
(OOC Did we distribute the funds from the most recent Oni attack?)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 d20+12=13 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 8:49:52 PM
Elyngael turns to the seated elves after listening to them and then hearing Armand's incisive questions. "It is always pleasant to encounter fellow elves, especially those who are speaking loudly enough to share their business. My friends and I have interest in a prisoner. I would be happy to buy you a round of ale while you await your friend. Or perhaps, you would prefer to accept Armand's generous offer, and we could accompany you back to the prison." Perception 13 (d20+12)
DM RobC - "Now if we could be so lucky to have that person be Gaston" Tuesday August 8th, 2017 5:51:18 AM Atlas determines that the death of someone in jail could be a good thing. Perhaps justice finally caught up with Gaston? The multitude of religious symbols has him wondering though.
Mack is roused from his daydreaming on overhearing the word "demon".
Osul posits that these guys might be Pantheonists - the type who follow the whole Pantheon of the Gods of the Wold rather than one in particular.
Armand though is a little more wary. There is more than one tale of a person escaping jail by feigning death. And Gaston is just smart/dumb enough to try.
Beordir is willing to lay down some gold that Gaston has escaped. Any takers on the wager?
Curiosity gets the better of him and Armand makes himself know to the half-elves. They seem a tad surprised, but pull up some chairs at the party table when Elyngael offers to buy a round. They order drinks before Elyngael can change her mind, and introduce themselves as Alben, Pankas, and Riorin
"Yeah, someone died again. It happens from time to time but it's pretty rare. The city looks after the prisoners so they can serve their sentence in full" Alben declares
"We didn't have any oldies in there at the moment though" Pankas rebuts
"True, true" Riorin nods sagely as he awaits his ale.
Armand offers his service as a cleric of Gargul. It draws grins and a slight chuckle from the three.
"I think we're covered on the cleric front" Pankas grins broadly
"You see, the four of us - us and Arlisle - we're kind of religious advisors to the prisoners. Well, not kind of, we ARE. We go in there to listen, pray with them, help them on the spiritual path, and if they die, see that their remains are treated with respect" Alben explains "That's why Arlisle probably got called away"
Sense Motive DC20.. Highlight to display spoiler: {He sits a little taller and puffs his chest out a little as he says all this. You get the impression he is quite proud of his work}
Riorin gives an elbow to Pankas and glances to Beodir
Pankas looks confused before the copper drops "Oh, that's not to say that we wouldn't welcome other clerics who wish to help these people on their path"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+6=12 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 9:21:42 AM
Atlas responds to Beordir, "You've got the right side of that bet. No way I'm giving away gold for free."
Listening to the group, Atlas feels at ease. These are the type of people he grew up with and it feels like home. Not that that is always a good thing, but in this case he feels like it is. "Say, you guys have a unique line of work. I bet you meet a lot of interesting folks and have some stories you could tell. I'll buy another round if you could share some of your more interesting. What do you say? Any secret assassins, serial killers, or those of noble birth that came crashing down? You have to have something that would make for a good story. Heck, I'll buy two rounds if you can each share one or two of your best." Atlas smiles at the thought of what they might share. He loves a good story or mystery.
-------------------------------------------------------------- Sense Motive: 1d20+6=12
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d20+12=28 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 5:54:21 PM
Sense Motive 28 (d20+12)
Armand pats Alben on the shoulder. "It is good to have a purpose in life. Say you wouldn't happen to know the name of the person that died. I hope it was not Gaston Laroue...I think that was his last name. He wrote us a letter saying he had information and implied lives were at stake. He would not have mentioned anything about that to you perhaps, as spiritual advisors?"
Armand eyes them closely.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 d20+1=21 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 6:26:38 PM
Beordir looks at Riorin and Pankas and smiles, "Maybe they'll catch him before tomorrow afternoon and you can still win." He waits a few seconds to see if they take his wager before turning back to the conversation with the other elves.
(OOC Sense Motive d20+1=21 ; Hah. Why can't I roll like that more often? Alas, the highlight didn't seem to work on my tablet)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Tuesday August 8th, 2017 9:35:09 PM
Elyngael asks, "Do you only advise the dying at this prison? I'm not familiar with your symbols, and thought perhaps you offer other services as well. Pankas, you mentioned there were no 'oldies', so I thought you might also be reformers trying to save the souls of the wicked." Elyngael smiles expectantly at Pankas.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Tuesday August 8th, 2017 11:57:49 PM
Not really having anything to add, I listen somewhat, and play with a spider I found in the corner.
OOC: Osul, no.... everything is on Party Treasure, and we didn't divvy up yet.
'Osul {back at the tavern} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+6=17 ; d20+16=34 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 6:51:52 AM Sense Motive: 17 - Check from previous round
Like Mack, 'Osul listens.
Perception: 34
DM RobC - "Like Mack, 'Osul listens." Wednesday August 9th, 2017 7:40:20 AM Atlas feels a little more at ease, and prompts the trio to share a story with the group.
They each lean back a little in their seats and shift a little uncomfortably
"We don't mean to be rude, but I'm sorry. It wouldn't be right to share the things that people have told us in private. A large part of what we do relies on trust. Whatever they choose to share is between us and the gods." Pankas sounds quite serious.
Armand tries a direct approach, and drops Gaston's name
"I'm sorry, I don't know who died. We don't find out until we get the call and arrive at the prison. Arlisle landed that task tonight." Riorin sounds quite apologetic
Beordir and Armand notice Pankas glace to the others and quickly back to his ale. You suspect he has heard the name Gaston before, but his strong sense of duty would seem to prevent him from going into any detail.
Elyngael asks about the tasks these priests seem to have "We don't only advise the dying. Though truth be told that is perhaps the hardest part of our profession. We work with all sorts in that prison. Kids that have fallen on the wrong side of the law, hardened criminals, even some of the guards. Sometimes we provide spiritual guidance, sometimes we are just there to lend a friendly ear." Alben once again holds his head high "In that regards, we choose to follow the Pantheon of the Gods. We carry various holy symbols to better relate to those we speak to. Sometimes we pray with them, sometimes it's just reassuring to see a friendly face bearing the symbol of your deity."
Pankas smiles to Elyngael"I meant no disrespect by referring to some of the prisoners as oldies. My apologies. What I meant was that there were relatively few prisoners of such old age as to be ready to die naturally"
Mack sits in the corner playing with a spider, and catches Riorin's eye
Riorin leans in to Beordir and speaks quietly "It looks like your friend's mind may have been touched by Warrd. I know of a fine temple that cares for people that suffer as he does. I would be happy to help you see him there"
Osul listens quietly, observing those around him. By all accounts these three take their roles very seriously, have a strong sense of duty, and genuinely seem like good spiritual advisors.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+9=29 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 10:33:42 AM
Atlas nods, "I meant no disrespect, thank you for explaining." Lacking the potential of a good story or word on Gaston, Atlas' interest wanes. He goes back to eating, drinking, and looking for something interesting in the room while the others probe a bit more.
-------------------------------------------------- Perception while perusing the room: 1d20+9=29 (natural 20...if there is anything interesting in here I see it, lol)
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Wednesday August 9th, 2017 5:58:13 PM
Armand taps his chin. "So where do the dead from the prison get buried? Are they burying him...or her.. tonight or waiting until the morning?"
Armand is now finished eating. He observes the trio, privately thinking, "So they are discrete when they want to be, yet seem rather blatant and loud in their talk and displaying of their position." Again he thinks "We really need to develop some sort of secret signals to be able to pass information in front of people without their knowing."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Wednesday August 9th, 2017 8:18:53 PM
Elyngael slowly looks at each of the trio. "For such serious spiritual advisors, you are rather loud and indiscreet. Who pays you for your services?" She moves her hand to cover the hilt of her bound long sword.She thinks"I am not an elf to be toyed with; they need to see that I am ready for whatever is to come."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Wednesday August 9th, 2017 8:44:07 PM
Beordir looks at Riorin, perplexed. Then he gets up and walsk over to sit beside Mack.
He sits for a moment companionably watching the spider, suppressing his urge to squash and lay waste to and all of it's species. "That reminds me to pick up anti-toxin"
"Hey, Mac. You doing ok? You seem a bit quiet."
(OOC Can I shop for non-magical gear in the time when you compressed for plot?
Should we go ahead and distribute the proceeds from the party gear?)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Wednesday August 9th, 2017 11:13:18 PM
Glad to have Beordir join me...."Oh yah! I'm doing pretty good! I DO feel a little cooped up in this city though. But we're off to see Druids soon." ;)
OOC: Has everyone claimed what they wanted (and paid in) for items on Party Treasure, before I sell off the extras and we divvy up again? Atlas, I was thinking you wanted one of those sets of Bracers, maybe.?
'Osul {back at the tavern} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Thursday August 10th, 2017 4:25:31 AM
'Osul is happy with the words and actions of the Cle... spiritual advisors. He sits a little more comfortably with them, but no so much with the circumstances. "We need to confirm if it is Gaston, and if so we need to sit vigil with the corpse until it is brought to what passes for it final rest here."
"Mack, it may not be tonight, but I have no intention of heading back to The Tree, or Sawdust for that matter, until I have spent a good while in the Druid Quarter."
DM RobC - "they need to see that I am ready for whatever is to come" Thursday August 10th, 2017 5:26:31 AM Atlas becomes a little less interested in the trio when it becomes clear he won't be hearing any juicy stories.
Armand asks a little more about the process for disposing of the dead bodies "It all depends on the persons religion and their choices. Most opt for burial, some for cremation, some even want a burial at sea. If it is within reason we try and accomodate." Alben advises "Those who want to be buried here are given small plots in the Shanty Quarter. It's even earned the nickname Memorial Quarter. Unless the person who died followed Wardd, the burial won't happen tonight. Next of kin will be given the chance to say goodbye, and after that, well, the body goes to where it needs to go"
Beordir makes his way over to Mack and wonders why he hasn't squisked the spider already. Mack for his part is feeling cooped up. He wants to get out and about, not sit in the corner.
Osul also has no intention of leaving Plateau without a visit to the Druid Quarter.
He feels a little better with the "spiritual advisors", but expresses his desire to confirm the identity of the corpse and sit vigil with it.
That's about the time when Elyngael acuses the trio of being loud and indiscreet, and puts her hand to her blade.
It would seem that "spiritual advisors" have quite good perception skills.
Pankas stops drinking and holds his mug quite still. He slowly leans back in his chair, alarmed. Alben and Riorin also go silent. "Wait, we're having a drink wondering where our friend is. You eavesdrop on us, but invite us for a drink. Our job is no secret. In fact, I'm rather proud of it. I'm happy to tell people in the hope it will give them comfort that everyone - regardless of status - deserves faith and a kind ear. Indiscreet?!? You and your friends have been plying us with ale to try and get us to betray our oathes!" Pankas pauses and looks closely at Elyngael, before nodding "Oh. I see what's going on here now. You followed us here! This Gaston person is a friend of yours and you want us to give something away! Look! Despite the peacebond in force, she's already preparing to attack us! No doubt use us as hostages to help get her friend released" His voice is rising and gaining the attention of other patrons.
"Calm down, Pankas" Alben says calmly yet firmly to Pankas "I doubt they would attack us with so many witnesses around. Let's take it easy" The mood at the table has certainly changed.
Pankas shakes his head as he rises from the table. Riorin is quick to join him and Alben calmly follows suit. "If I see you come anywhere near us again I will be calling the guards" Pankas says very pointedly to Elyngael, before looking to the rest of the party. "Thanks for the drink"
The trio of clerics leave the tavern, looking over their shoulders as they do so.
A few of the patrons are looking at the party. Even the tavern owner looks a little nervous.
It has been a long day. Hopefully tomorrow will be easier.
---------------- OOC: You have had time to conduct any shopping you wish - magical or otherwise. The items are in your possession now :)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Thursday August 10th, 2017 9:40:57 AM
Atlas watches the exchange, partly amused, partly annoyed. More than anything he is taking in Elyngael, trying to measure if she is a good fit for the group and if she would be helpful with their duty at the Tree. Once things calm down he finishes up his meal and declares, "It feels like weeks since I went on that griffon ride. I'm going to hit the sack. In the morning we can chase down any leads that Elyngael gets with her little birds, otherwise we can go see Gaston and see if he's dead or alive. Mack, please try not to wake me up when you come back from your trouble making."
Unless the group does something crazy, Atlas heads to bed.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Thursday August 10th, 2017 5:47:25 PM "They act like frightened children." Armand muses. "Ah well.
He looks at Atlas. "I for one am going to get a bath before bed. But I agree let's get some sleep and see what the morning brings. We can go to the prison early and see what's what." With that Armand takes him self off to the baths. Afterwards to bed.
In the morning he will prepare more city-type spells....and definitely one Speak with Dead.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 10th, 2017 8:54:41 PM
Beordir nods agreeably. "I agree, the whole place is too....refined. I prefer the Tree. At least tomorrow you'll get to visit the druids."
He pats Mack on the shoulder as he gets up and heads to bed.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Thursday August 10th, 2017 9:05:07 PM
Elyngael stands up and watches the departing priests. "They seem to have wasted our time and money. I'm sorry friends that my hand strayed automatically to my sword hilt. I have no patience for those who put on airs. I think the best thing I can do at this point is get some rest. Tomorrow is a new day. Good night.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Thursday August 10th, 2017 10:38:17 PM "Hey, it happens." I say to Elyngael, as she reminds me of Atlas. ;)
I stretch and yawn, and also head off to get a good nights sleep.
'Osul {back at the tavern} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Friday August 11th, 2017 6:25:47 AM "So, no vigil then? Good night."
How can there be no diminutive freshwater aquatic animals?, he thinks to himself, as he eventually puts a piece of blanket into a secluded corner of his and Beordir's room, becomes a hedgehog, and snuggles in for the night.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Friday August 11th, 2017 8:38:26 PM
Beordir only snores a little bit.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' d20+27=45 ; d20+20=37 ; Saturday August 12th, 2017 9:56:53 AM
I sleep light (and short), and Squeaver gets a good nights rest for the remainder of the night.
(d20+26+1(TTT) perception check of 45)
If someone is sneaking around, and/or into our room while I'm awake:
(d20+19+1 (TTT) stealth check of 37)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Sunday August 13th, 2017 3:23:13 PM
Atlas sleeps like a bear, snoring just as loud.
DM Shane Sunday August 13th, 2017 10:11:07 PM
having seen to alienating a bunch of priest the party, job well done, retire for the night, with a visit to Gaston firmly on the agenda for tomorrow.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Monday August 14th, 2017 9:34:57 AM
(OOC I'm not sure if this indicates we should post for ourselves again, or if there's another GM post inbound.)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 9:40:23 AM
Atlas wakes, surprised to see Mack still sleeping. He puts on his gear, trying to be as quiet as he can. In the process he manages to drop his chain shirt once, bang his sword against the wall constantly, and have a fit of sneezes. He then sneaks through the door and pulls it shut a little harder than intended.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Monday August 14th, 2017 12:49:13 PM
At hearing the door slam, I wake up, and quickly try to make myself appear as if I've been awake the entire time.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Monday August 14th, 2017 7:43:40 PM
Beordir gets up quietly. The hedgehog probably heard him anyway. He sits on his bedroll and stretches a few minutes before collecting his armor and weapons and quietly closing the door. He heads downstairs and puts on his gear then heads out into the street.
His defensive posture not needed recently, he decides to practice that today. He starts completely barehanded working through Catching the Wind. Then with his sword edge, he works through the forms of Shield of Sticks.
Warmed up, he heads back into the inn to see if anyone wants to hit the marketplace for breakfast.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Monday August 14th, 2017 7:49:46 PM
Armand rouses early (just before dawn) and prays to Gargul asking for guidance and the right spells for this day. Then he quietly dresses and goes downstairs.
He orders a heaping plate of eggs over easy, toast, bacon and milk.
Seeing Atlas, Armand waves him over to the table. "Hope you slept well. I could get use to these soft beds. Then again, maybe not. Those cleric's last night were certainly a waste of time. I wonder if they have left many taverns because they can't interpret inquery versus outright intimidation." He laughs. "Remember that time we encountered the fur trader? Man that was great, he was shaking in fear, all because we got off on the wrong foot. But at least he stuck it out, and look how that turned out, good for us and for him."
Once the breakfast arrives Armand will eat. "I suppose we have to go see what Gaston may be up to today. If he's still alive. It had better be good or I vote we go back to the Tree."
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Monday August 14th, 2017 7:51:20 PM
Armand see Beordir and waves him over.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Monday August 14th, 2017 8:45:55 PM
Elyngael hears the commotion of the group rising and going to the dining area of the inn. She decides to join them for a hearty breakfast, since it could be a long day. "Good day, may fortune smile upon us! Perhaps a good repast will put our unproductive evening behind us." She turns to Atlas, Armand, and Beordir, "I agree, the prison should be our goal today. We cannot get sidetracked by all the people and things of the city. I must verify Gaston's whereabouts, or his condition dead or alive, and report back to my employers."
'Osul {in the sky, then back at the tavern} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Monday August 14th, 2017 9:19:31 PM
'Osul is up well in time for dawn meditations. The hedgehog becomes a man and becomes an eagle - taking flight to the point where he feels comfortable following the course of the wall far below. He considers other morning flyers, the city as a cooperative organism, the constituent parts (quarters) as seen from up here, the place of the city on the plateau, and his place as a visitor to the city. He returns to the room at the inn, freshens up, and joins those wardens partaking of breakfast.
DM Shane Monday August 14th, 2017 10:26:07 PM Mack: awakens, the pretends to have...always..been awake??
Atlas: awakens and as quietly as a bull in a china shop dresses and goes down for breakfast.
Armand: rises early, eats a hearty breakfast and contemplates going to see Gaston today.
‘Osul: flys around the city, then comes back to the inn for breakfast.
Boerdir gets some strange looks as he practices his Kata's in the street, he does well though and a few towns people watch him with interest. when he finishes up they throw some coins at his feet. (you make 8 copper pieces for your performance.)
Elyngael it turns out is the most annoying of people. she is of the ones who wake up happy. Being so happy she agrees with Armond that today would be a good day to go see Gaston.
Once everyone is fed, the group sets off to go visit Gaston in Prison. The Prison is located adjunct to the Gladiators quarters but now walled off from the arena. The Vetting process to get in to see Gaston is fairly involved, and quite fascinating if you are into prisoner transfer and visitor protocol, but really really frustrating, embarrassing and somewhat scandalous. Luckily once you are in, you are in. A guard escorts you to Gastons cell.
His cell looks pristine compared to some that you have seen in the past. The walls are smooth, polished stone. The bars look… mithral? He has a comfortable bed, fresh linen, a clean latrine, a mirror, and even a few books. There are peasants who don’t have it this good! Gaston is lying on the bed, looking up at the ceiling.
“All prisoners have rights” the guard mentions “But don’t be fooled by the small luxuries we provide. Any breach of our orders is dealt with VERY swiftly”
“There are no warnings here. The rules are explained to the prisoners on their arrival. Failing to immediately obey an order will result in an immediate casting of ‘Binding’. The prisoner will only be freed for legal hearings or to meet with their attorney, after which they will be returned to their binds. The duration is indefinite and will only be dismissed if the prisoner can convince the Warden that they regret their actions”
“Of course, that can be difficult if the Warden chooses to put them in a slumber” he adds with a wink and a smile.
“Prisoner 24602 You have visitors!
Gaston stands and looks at the party. “No need to look so smug”
“Who says they caught me? Maybe I meant to be caught?” The shaking of his bottom lip seems a strong indication this isn’t exactly true. In fact, it seems a flat out lie.
“Listen, I heard they called you here to tell them what you think of me. Maybe I have some information that will change your minds? Maybe I know something that’s worth something to you?”
I know we haven’t gotten along in the past, I don’t like you, and you don’t like me. That’s a given. I really don’t want to go to prison, and the information I have is valuable. Can we make a deal? I promise I will leave you alone from now on. I will be as dead to you at worst, and I’ll owe you big time at best.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Tuesday August 15th, 2017 7:20:41 AM
Armand burst out laughing at Gaston's 'request'. "Oh, that's rich Gaston. Really. But you don't get it. You're in prison and I suspect you're going to stay here. The question is are you going to stay here for a nice long time or just a short time until they hang you?"
Armand pauses for dramatic effect, and to wipe the laughter tears from his eyes. "You see Gaston we've already given our depositions. The only thing you can really hope for is to appeal to the mercy of the court, maybe if you showed honest guilt and regret the court would be somewhat lenient. Because speaking for myself, nothing you say is going to change my opinion of you because I would not believe anything you said."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' d20+26=38 ; d20+11=26 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 7:54:28 AM
Always feeling bad for those less fortunate, and also always hopeful that there was some good in Gaston, I step forward to listen to what Gaston has to say. "I'm all ears, Gaston. What info do you have that would be valuable to us, and also help redeem yourself?"
I intentionally "accidentally" get too close to him, in case he needs to slip anything to us.
(d20+26 perception check of 38) (d20+11 handle animal check of 26)
'Osul {in Jail - just visiting} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 8:06:13 AM "Someone passed away here last night, and I have already reached the conclusion that I would have a more valuable or at least enlightening conversation there."
He looks to the Warden, and asks the question.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Tuesday August 15th, 2017 10:26:32 AM
Back at the Inn, Atlas shows a dour face when Armand brings up the fur trader. "My experiences have left me lacking in the trust department and that can make being around me a bit difficult at times. However, I'm usually the one that pays the biggest price. Atlas motions to show that he has no fur to show for their run in with the trader.
When the group runs into Gaston Atlas immediately feels the anger rise up in him again, but this time it is a cool, thoughtful anger. Not that burning flame that causes him to do stupid things. "Armand has the way of it. While I'm inclined to help you get out so that I can kill you, I suspect that at best you would be imprisoned for life and I wouldn't have that chance. Best to just watch you hang I guess. However, if there's something you want to give us to help out some innocent people then maybe we can work with the authorities to make your death a quick one."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 12:42:06 PM
Beordir joins everyone for breakfast with an appetite encouraged by exercise. His full stomach keeps him mostly cheerful as they head for the prison. As the group walks through the heavy fortification, his spirits sink, breakfast a long ago memory.
Gaston is thankfully still locked up. "Atlas, maybe you should have taken that bet."
Beordir leans against the wall impassive to Gaston's whining. He mutters quietly to himself, "Do I believe in redemption?"
(OOC Can we divy up the party loot. I'd like to get a Fly spell and I lack the cash to do it.)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Tuesday August 15th, 2017 1:46:24 PM
OOC: I agree on splitting up Party Treasure. If anyone wants anything else, please claim it by EOD Wednesday, and then I'll sell of the stuff we're not keeping and split it up.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Tuesday August 15th, 2017 7:46:29 PM Party Treasure
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 9:31:18 PM
Elyngael has never met Gaston. She has merely seen drawings and heard descriptions of his appearance and demeanor. "So you are Gaston. You don't look like much for a rotten thief that carries off the hard earnings of others. And your charm leaves me amused as Armand seems to be. You are in no position but to make restitution and hope that it buys you some mercy from the court." Elyngael turns away not wanting Gaston to see how desperately she wants to fulfill her contract to the caravan.
DM Shane Tuesday August 15th, 2017 10:42:24 PM
Gaston looks crestfallen, so you won't deal, You don't trust me, and I sure as heck don't trust you. I will give you this though. he straightens up Some things are going to happen, you'll know when they do. come back and see me when you're ready to deal. he picks a book up off the small shelf by his bed. He plops down on the Bed, opens the book and says Guard, My guests are ready to leave now.
OOC: please use email to divide party loot, it really clutters up the board when it's done on the board.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Wednesday August 16th, 2017 5:28:08 AM
Glad to see my stealth is working, I pull my pants down and moon the guards.
OOC: I can't usually do e-mails from work (easily), but I can post on the board.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d20+10=24 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 7:33:07 AM
Armand holds up his hand, forestalling the guard.
"Oh Gaston, I begin to feel sorry for you. You truly do not understand the circumstance you are in."
Diplomacy 24 (d20+10)
"Let me see if I can explain because summing up may not get through to you."
"First off, what did you expect when you summoned us? Crying eyes? No we are not going to change our depositions and lie to get you out of something that your own actions got you in. In fact you really should be happy you are in such plush surroundings. If you were free, I'm fairly certain that Atlas," he points to Atlas and drops the bad cop intimidate sign, "and this young lady would make it their business to track you down and administer some street justice."
"Second. We don't have any kind of influence to get the court to change their stance on you. It doesn't mean we won't listen to what you have to say, report it to the court, and see if the COURT wants us to investigate, WHICH could lead to some form of lenience for you."
"Third. You've already tipped your hand. Two of us are now members of the Sages Guild, which means we record all that we see and hear for posterity. It also means, even if you don't tell us what's going on, we're still going to REPORT IT TO THE COURT and see what they intend to do about it. I should think that withholding information that could potentially lead to the deaths of many, will not bode well for your sentencing."
"Fourth. I've heard there's been some mysterious deaths in the prison." Armand is deliberately using the plural. "Seems strange. Have you been talking to other inmates? Do some of them know that you have precious information? DOES someone outside of prison know you have precious information and is trying to unsuccessfully eliminate that threat?"
"So you see Gaston, your best hope, no matter what, is option two, which is to tell us what you know. But it's up to you."
'Osul {in Jail - just visiting} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 9:00:04 AM
'Osul nods — there not being anything he would want to add to Armand's words — and looks to the warden again.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Wednesday August 16th, 2017 9:57:26 AM
Atlas starts to get mad. He leans over to Elyngael and whispers, "I suggest we purchase a slow acting poison and on our next visit we administer it. You don't happen to know where we could find something like that do you?"
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 7:54:53 PM
Beordir smiles at Armand's creativity. Good to know they were all of one mind. Gaston would stay in prison until the law of Plateau City deemed him innocent.
Beordir waits for the guard to lead them out.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 8:20:29 PM
Elyngael looks at Atlas with a big smile, and whispers back, "Not in this city, but I could always make a quick trip to the wilder areas." She turns to the cell where Gaston is supposedly reading, "Gaston, I only have one reason to deal with you and that is gold. Sadly, you have claimed it is all gone, so sadly I have no more to say to you." Elyngael turns her back on the cell, links her arm with Atlas, and heads toward the guards.
DM Shane Wednesday August 16th, 2017 11:29:33 PM
OOC: Wednesdays are going to be hard from now on. Along with work, I'm taking care of my Grandson, No time for a detailed post tonight will try to get it early tomorrow.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Thursday August 17th, 2017 5:57:47 AM
Using my shadow teleportation abilities, I step out of the shadows and rejoin the crew... "I have just returned from The Catacombs, and I bring gifts!"
I've sold off the items we didn't want. Each person in the party gets a share of the loot. With Nathaniel gone, each share is 4,055 gp. I hand out each share with a pleasant smile. :)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Thursday August 17th, 2017 2:10:07 PM "I wonder if they would let us rent the griffon's so that we could make that a quick trip. Can you make sure that he'll feel it? I want him to understand the pain that others have felt as they have died at his hands."
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 17th, 2017 2:20:39 PM
More and more people don't like Gaston. Beordir has no reason to change his opinion even though he doesn't like the man. He waits for the guard to lead them out.
(OOC Yay! Thanks Mack)
'Osul {in Jail - just visiting} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+16=28 ; d20+2=10 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 9:53:32 PM
Away the cell, but not the jail, 'Osul asks, "Does anyone mind if I take a minute or two to try to mend fences after last evening? We are known to some people, as is our connection to The Tree. There is no gain for us or those at home in letting a poor first impression be the last impression. It was itinerant gentlemen such as those that would travel through small farming communities performing rites and ceremonies..."
Now hearing it said, a thought strikes 'Osul. Do any of the symbols relate to Culverwood, or otherwise look familiar from his childhood? This may be worth checking when (and if) he sees them again. Perception: 28, Knowledge (Religion): 10
He regains focus and continues as though he hadn't paused at all. "We don't need Liliput put on the wrong side of this, just as we don't want to make trade any more troublesome."
DM Shane Thursday August 17th, 2017 10:59:20 PM Mack: chaotic being that he is, pulls antics that would normally get him put in jail. Fortunately, since he is a halfling, nobody really pays attention to him.
Atlas: Hatches a plan to poison Gaston, drawing a look from the guard.
Armand: speaks eloquently to Gaston, but the man has clammed up and pointedly ignores you
‘Osul: is done with this and is ready to go.
Boerdir gets the feeling that nobody likes Gaston, he's ready to leave as well.
Elyngael Knows where to get what Atlas needs, but finds that she no longer needs Gaston.
the guard motions towards the door. Alright you lot, The man does not want your company. He walks you down the hall to the block exit. You'd be surprised how often that happens. Prison can to that to a man.... he prattles on as he unlocks the door but as the door opens multiple large beasts rise up out of the ground. the one in the lead punches the guard so hard it knocks him into the other wall , where he crumbles into a heap. Make a DC 15 check vs Dungeoneering or a DC 13 check vs Planes to identify the creatures. The other creatures actuall Phase through the walls to either side of the door to come into the hall. moving through the stone walls as if they weren't there.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Friday August 18th, 2017 7:17:16 AM
I give Armand the secret symbol for I think we're under attack.
Do the creature seem to be trying to attack us, move past us, or finish off the guard? I make sure the guard is safe first. Second, Squeaver and I would assume flanking position and make sure they can't get past us if possible.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d6=1 ;reroll d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+5=25 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 7:22:06 AM OOC uh do we need a map? spacing would be important for where spells may go. Also are we still armed?
"Gaston, your next visitors are here to see you."
Armand moves close enough to the guard to channel energy. Channel for 14 hit points (4d6)
He then studies the creatures that have appeared. Knowledge Planes 25 (d20+5)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 21 (T 13 FF 18) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+5=13 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 10:03:22 AM
Atlas quickly draws his sword and shield and moves to attack these unusual beasts.
ooc: I figure we're going to get a map up so we can move and attack, so I'm going to wait until tomorrow to post my attack.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 Friday August 18th, 2017 5:41:48 PM
Elyngael decides the area may be too small to use her longbow. She draws her longsword and readies an action to attack at the first of these monsters that comes near her.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 26/19/17, CMD 24, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Full Defense Friday August 18th, 2017 8:37:11 PM
Beordir steps up next to Atlas, drawing his rapier, trying to block the hallway with two warriors to keep these....things from getting in to set Gaston free...or kill him actually. He settles back into the Shield of the Narrows form to limit his defensive front.
(OOC Move Action - Move to position ?? Draw weapon on the way Standard Action - Full Defense
Any place where we can form this maneuver? http://www.weeklywarfare.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Killing-Cup-Threat-Zone.jpg)
'Osul {in Jail - just visiting} (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Sunday August 20th, 2017 3:19:52 AM
Moving through walls without knocking them down is a new one for 'Osul.
"What are they?", he asks, and starts summoning.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Sunday August 20th, 2017 8:30:44 AM
OOC: As luck would have it, we're getting ready for a battle, and I'm off for a week of camping. ;) I'll do my best to post every day, but my posts may be short and haphazard. Hopefully I don't get anyone killed.
DM Shane Sunday August 20th, 2017 10:54:50 AM
Here's the MAP! get set up, choose your avatars and post them in the hall and cross hall.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Sunday August 20th, 2017 7:11:14 PM
Questions!! I only have view only access. How the heck do I choose an icon?
What cell is Gaston in.
Where is the guard that was thrown back.
There is an icon on there, but it is so tiny I can't see what it is supposed to be.
Armand would be around f6 I guess.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Monday August 21st, 2017 9:50:51 AM
It's going to be challenging for me to edit that map from where I'm at this week. I'd prefer to be close to the front, flanking with Squeaver. Are we going to hang back though and hit from a distance first? Or charge?
OOC: did my belt of dexterity come thru before the battle?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet d20+14=24 ; d8+6=14 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 1:10:50 PM
Atlas sees Mack move forward and decides to flank the beast he's next to. When he reaches striking distance he lashes out with his sword.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 59/59 d20+14=26 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=3 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+4=11 ; d6=4 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 6:17:11 PM changing turn based on having a map
She orders Khan to G7 and tells him to guard. (he will attack anything that comes up) She takes a stance at G8 drawing her +2 flaming composite longbow. She fires at the creature at F3 (point blank and precise shot). First shot 26 (d20+14) Damage 10 (d8+4), fire damage 3 (d6) Second shot 21 (d20+8) Damage 11 (d8+4) fire damage 4 (d6)
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Monday August 21st, 2017 6:20:04 PM
Still channeling to heal the guard. Still calling out the barb at Gaston. Still keeping my knowledge planes roll of 25...which was a nat 20! hoot.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 26/19/17, CMD 24, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Full Defense d20+9=25 ; d20+9=23 ; 5d6=20 ; Monday August 21st, 2017 8:59:41 PM "Anyone know what these things are?", calls out Beordir as he looks at the impossible thing in front of him.
Everyone seems to form up around these things which might help slow them down, except for the one across the room. "If those things are after Gaston, someone needs to get in between them and the cell. I don't have anything to slow them down."
Splaying his left hand out wide and speaking in a gutteral nonsense language, Beordir's hand starts to buzz, then blue sparks jump between his fingers. Uncertain if these horrors will contaminate him when touching them, he pauses a moment before quickly reaching out to touch the things nearest appendage.
(OOC Concentration check for casting defensively. d20+9=25 ; That's better than the 17 I needed. Standard Action - Cast Shocking Grasp and touch the one nearest me d20+9=23 ; Pretty high for a touch attack; Damage 5d6=20 ;
Move Action - None)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' d3=1 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 10:09:00 AM
OOC: I'm finding it's nearly impossible to take my combat turns on an iPhone 5s with all the cutting and pasting I do nowadays. And maps. :(
I'm back Saturday night. Can someone please cover for me thru Friday?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 73/73 Character Sheet Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 3:17:05 PM
Atlas roars with confidence after his sword bites into the creature. He looks back at Beordir, "Not me Beordir, but I would love some insight if anyone has any."
--------------------------------------------- ooc: Eric, I'm not sure if I can do it every day, but I'll try to cover for you!
Also, I forgot to take the flanking bonus on my attack in my last post. I'm not sure if 24 hits, but if not maybe 26 does :-)
Mack (Trey posting for Eric) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' d20+10=17 ; d4-1=0 ; d20+10=17 ; d4-1=0 ; d6=5 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d4+1=4 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 3:34:42 PM
Mack and Squeaver wait for Atlas to distract the creature, then Mack attacks with a flurry of blows while Squeaver bites the thing in the leg and trips it.
------------------------------------------------------------------- Attack left hand (F3): 1d20+10+2(flanking)=19 Damage: 1d4-1=0
Attack right hand (F3): 1d20+10+2(flanking)+1(tear)=20 Damage: 1d4-1=0 Fire Damage: 1d6=5
Squeaver Bites F3: 1d20+7+2(flanking)=27 (natural 20, go Squeaver!) Confirm Crit: 1d20+7=8 (not a crit) Damage: 1d4+1=4 (plus creature is tripped)
DM Shane d20+10=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=18 ; 4d6+3=19 ; d4+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ; d4+3=7 ; 4d6+3=20 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=21 ; 4d6+3=21 ; d4+3=7 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 9:13:25 PM Mack: You now have your belt of dexterity(email me your receipt please!) Much to your surprise the creature does not have a flank! This is so daunting that your blows miss the creature. Squeever though has no such failing and grabbes on to one of the creatures three legs.
Atlas: The advantage of flanking does not seem to work with this thing, the swing of your sword is good though and hits the beast soldly.
Armand: recognizes the creatures as Highlight to display spoiler: {Xorn, a native to the elemental plane of Earth}
‘Osul: begins casting a spell.
Boerdir touches the thing with a Shocking Grasp, but the mystical electrical energy does not seem to be as effective as it should
Elyngael set her pet to guard. then sends a volley of flaming arrows at the creature at F3. the Arrows fly true! but the fires do not seem to hurt the monster, the arrows sure do though...
several things happen at once. Armands channel heal the guard and wake him up with a hun..wha...HOLY WARDD...WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS!
The creatures have 3 eyes spaced evenly around their heads, so flanking them is impossible, fire does not seem to hurt them and electrisity seems less effective as well. , swords and squirrel bites seem to hurt them though. As Squeever trips the thing it falls right through the stone floor as if it were water!
The other two move to attack Mack and Atlas. Mack takes a bite and 2 claws for 19 +5 +7 for a total of 31 points of damage. Atlas takes a bite and 1 claw for 20 and 7 for a total of 27 points.
The middle thing breaches the stone floor near Elyngaeland proceeds to try and take her head off. Elyngael gets hit with a bite for 21 points and a claw for 7 for a total of 28 points.
?1 no damage ?2 49 points damage ?3 no damage.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; rerolling the one d6=1 ; again d6=1 ; again d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 9:36:57 PM map
I think the map needs to be updated. There is no monster near Elyngael. And Beordir's electrical shock should have done 10points damage.
Armand shouts out. "These things are Outsiders. We need bludgeoning weapons to get past it's damage resistance. Take my hammer! Also they are immune to cold, fire, and flanking. But only resistant to electricity."I beat the CR by the so I should so know all this
Armand channels again to heal, excluding the wounded Xorn. Everyone heals 14hp. (4d6 - have you ever seen so many 1's)
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 9:45:43 PM "Oh and Xorn only have a move of 20 feet, even with earthglide."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 45/59 d20+6=25 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=25 ; d4=3 ; d6+3=9 ; Tuesday August 22nd, 2017 9:54:10 PM
Elyngael moves to F8 and pulls the hammer from Armand's belt.
Khan attacks the Xorn. Claw to hit 25, 18. Bite to hit 25. One claw hits, and the bite hits. Damage for the claw (d4+3+3 for a total of 6 hit the quick roll by accident), damage for the bite d6+3 for 9.
Khan's stats HP42/42, AC 18, touch 15 CMD 21
Robert subbing for 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+10=17 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 5:57:06 PM
'Osul finished the spell and an Medium Earth Elemental appears at G8: "Kill that creature! 'Osul commands pointing at the Xorn at F7.
HP 34, AC 18 / T9/FF 18 Speed 20, earth glide. Slam +9 (+1 if ee and target are touching earth). The Earth elemental prompts attacks the Xorn at F7 To hit 17 - Miss.
'Osul then starts casting again (1 round to cast Call Lightning - their save will be 18 and potentially it could do some damage).
Robert subbing for Mack (Trey posting for Eric) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' d20+10=12 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 6:10:05 PM
Mack is stunned that his and Sqeavers attacks had no effect. In fact his hands hurt like he was hitting stone. "Squeaver, go keep an eye on Gaston!" He orders.
Then Mack 5 foot steps to F2. "Hey ugly what you doin'. Can't tough this!" Mack attempts to aid another to help Atlas's attacks on this Xorn. He feints and jabs while dancing around. To hit 12 (d20+10) Success for aid another.
Atlas' gains +2 on his attacks on Xorn E2 this round.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 6:11:21 PM
I'm not sure where Armand should be since he was standing in the space where the Xorn appeared, so I'm moving him diagonally to where he is on the map now.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 8:07:49 PM
Armand's words take Beordir by surprise. He looks at the rapier in his hand, then at Atlas and Mack working on the one nearest him, but the one across the way looks pretty free. After a brief tactical calculation, he calls out, "Mack, Atlas, clear the area so I can web them in place! Take that other guard with you."
He steps away from Atlas so as not to get jostled in their haste. Then he shuffles around in his pouch until he brings out a small item into his left hand and watches the...Xorn carefully.
(OOC Move Action - Move to E5 Standard Action - Ready a Web spell to cast on G3 once people move. I realize that may be next round.)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 46/73 d20+10=11 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+9=13 ; Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 9:23:40 PM
Atlas listens to Armand's comments, but he decides that he'll overwhelm it with slashes and piercing better than he could with another weapon. The longsword is his life. However, thinking through all that proves costly, as each of his attacks are careless and miss horribly.
"This isn't going well! Maybe we can outrun them? They're probably here for Gaston anyway." Atlas laughs at himself. He would rather destroy them and take care of Gaston himself, but the last few seconds really turned things into their favor.
--------------------------------------------------------- 2h Attack w/ sword (E2): 1d20+10=11 Damage: 1d8+6= Miss
2h Attack w/ Shield (E2): 1d20+7=8 Damage: 1d4+4= Miss
Second attack w/ sword (E2): 1d20+9=13 Damage: 1d8+6= Miss
ooc: Robert, thanks for filling in for Eric and 'Osul today!
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 46/73 Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 9:25:01 PM
Atlas, a moment too late, realizes what Beordir is up to. He braces for the web, happy to go toe to toe with this one that is next to him...with a little backup.
DM Shane d20+10=16 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=21 ; d4+3=4 ; d4+3=6 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; 4d6+3=16 ; d4+3=4 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=12 ; 4d6+3=15 ; d4+3=6 ; d4+3=6 ; Thursday August 24th, 2017 12:04:01 AM
ooc: sorry read the DR wrong on the Xorn, creature 2 is not as damaged as first thought.
Mack: feeling a bit different helps Atlas with his attack.
Atlas: misses on all counts, even with Macks help.
Armand: channels to heal his team mates. (I'll give you that move for free in thanks for freeing up a space.)
‘Osul: summons an air elemental to do his bidding, then immediately begins another spell
Boerdir preps the web spell.
Elyngael gets the hammer from Armands pack while her companion attempts to damage the Xorn.
the Xorn continue their assault. with Xorn 3 moving to attack Mack and Atlas while #1 does the same. #2 has it's hands full with the remainder of the party.
# 1 snaps at Atlas and misses, so does it's claw attack, it directs its other 2 claw attacks towards Mack and manages to hit him twice for 4 and 6 points
#2 donates a Bit to Khan for 16 and a claw for 4 points. 20 total his other two claws miss Elymgale handily.
#3 bites Atlas for 15 and misses him with a claw while Mack get a two claws of his own for 6 and 6 points. 12 total.
Xorn #1 0 damage
Xorn #2 21 damage
Xorn #3 0 damage
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 24th, 2017 8:48:25 AM "Mack, Atlas, get clear."
(OOC I think talking on other people's turn is a Free Action. Beordir moved down last turn, but I have not been able to change the map myself. I'm holding waiting to cast my spell...Might never happen.)
Robert moved you down 1.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Thursday August 24th, 2017 6:16:29 PM
Armand calls out. "We can't beat these things. They appear to be regenerating, which they shouldn't! Fall back, regroup, run-away!"
He channels to heal, excluding the Xorn. All non-Xorn healed 16hp.
Armand then takes a 5 foot step to E9.
Robert subbing for Mack (Trey posting for Eric) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Thursday August 24th, 2017 6:19:03 PM
Mack reels from the beating, and then recovers some from the healing.
Mack, hearing Armand's words. Does a Full Withdraw action out the door at F-G 1.
Robert subbing for 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 Thursday August 24th, 2017 6:28:03 PM
The medium Earth Elemental HP 34, AC 18 / T9/FF 18 Speed 20, earth glide. Slam +9 (+1 if ee and target are touching earth). The Earth elemental prompts attacks the Xorn at F7 To hit 29! - Potential Crit! 14, Crit not confirmed. Damage 8 - bludgeoning so no DR.
'Osul's next spell goes off. Call Lighting 1/7. Reflex save 18 for half. Target Xorn at F7. Damage 9 (no effect due to the lighting resistance)
'Osul takes a 5 foot step back.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 24th, 2017 7:37:30 PM
Beordir waits in pregnant silence, the arcane words on his lips waiting for his friends get clear. Hopefully, both....Xorn will get trapped. That will buy the Wardens time to focus on the Xorn individually.
(OOC Thanks Mack....Robert... Just waiting for Atlas now. Standard Action - Ready to cast Web on E2 Move Action - None )
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 45/59 d20+11=15 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=7 ; d6+3=5 ; d4+3=7 ; Thursday August 24th, 2017 7:39:21 PM
Robert says the hammer is a +1 Adamantine Warhammer.
Elyngael swings the hammer at the Xorn at F7 To hit 15 and 14. She takes a step backward and after Khan attacks tells him to come around to her.
Khan attacks. Bite 25, claw 22, claw 7. To hits. Damage bite 5 - no damage due to DR Damage claw 7 for 2 real points of damage. Khan then takes a 5 foot step to H8.
"Hey there's another door back here. We can get out that way. You, Guard, get down this way." She calls out.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 61/73 d20+14=23 ; d8+6=7 ; Thursday August 24th, 2017 9:07:45 PM
Beordir seems upset, so Atlas decides to risk being stabbed in the back and turns to run. He then turns and attacks the last beast in melee range!
DM Shane Thursday August 24th, 2017 10:51:28 PM
ooc: late night at work. will post tomorrow.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Thursday August 24th, 2017 11:26:44 PM
Once Atlas gets away from the two near the door, Beordir gestures wildly, crying gibberish in a powerful stoccatto. The small mass of webs in his left hand erupts outward filling the space in front of him with much larger thick sticky strands.
(OOC Cast Web centered on E2 - Reflex save 14)
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Friday August 25th, 2017 12:55:35 PM
(OOC it seems I forgot that we were using 5' squares rather than 10'. I'd like to move the target to D2. I will still be caught, but I'll still get both of them)
DM Shane d20+10=20 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=23 ; d4+3=6 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=24 ; 4d6+3=20 ; d4+3=4 ; Friday August 25th, 2017 9:49:46 PM Mack: runs out the door, only to find that way is blocked by where the hall has collapsed. you can get in the hall, and even close the door, but the way is blocked.
Atlas: turns to run provoking an AOO his armor blocks all but one attack, he takes 6 points of damage during his retreat.
Armand: panics, forgetting that Xorn have DR5/bludgoning so that the arrows, swords, squirrel teeth and other pokey cutty bits don't do as much. His healing washes over the party easing their pain.
‘Osul: Summons an earth elemental, It appears rising up from the ground and moves to attack The Elemental and the Xorn both make noises in their language as they fight. If you speak Earth elemental Highlight to display spoiler: { Elemental: Bob! what are you doing here? Bob: Ah! Geplak, same as you, got summoned to do the bidding of some magic user. OOfff! good hit! Geplak: Thanks! Hows your Agenepaw? Bob: Ah you know, crystal formation and slow time, we enjoy the sauce. Geplak: LOL! }
Boerdir releases the power of his spell. Sticky webs fill the area and capture two of the elementals, but they also capture him as well! one of the Xorn is well and truely stick, but the other is merely blocked in by the wall of webs.
Elyngael brings the hammer down! but gets nothing but air! Her cat Khan though has more success. clawing and biting at the rocky mass to some effect.
The web trapped Xorn powers out of the webs around it, but it's still stuck in the middle of the web mass. the second trapped Xorn moves down and becomes trapped in the webs!
the Xorn at F6 splits it's attack between the Elemental, Atlas, and Elyngale. The elemental takes a bite for 20 and Elyngale takes a swipe for 4.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 16 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 16; HP 54/54, Speed: 30' Sunday August 27th, 2017 10:58:54 AM
OOC: Thanks for the coverage everybody!!! :) I'm getting caught up. Looks like DR5, no flanking, so basically Squeaver and I are completely useless. We're trying to run away as fast as possible? ;)
I'll figure out what I can do to save as many as possible and post something useful here today. Need to get my stats updated here with my new item that came in before this battle started as well. Shane, you should have already received the item receipt via e-mail, but I will send again.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 22 (T 13 FF 19) , CMD: 23/18, HP 55/73 d20+10=14 ; d20+7=22 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+9=25 ; d8+6=9 ; Sunday August 27th, 2017 3:01:46 PM
Atlas yells out, "Armand is right, we cannot defeat them. Through the door! I'll try to hold them off for a few more seconds."
Atlas attacks the Xorn again with everything he has.
2h Attack w/ Shield (F7): 1d20+7=22 Damage: 1d4+4= 5 (piercing...so basically 0 for a DR5)
Second attack w/ sword (F7): 1d20+9=25 Damage: 1d8+6= 9 (so 4 for a DR5)
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Sunday August 27th, 2017 5:33:17 PM map
I think the map is now correct, I moved the web zone further back on the page so the under images are now on top. Mack you should be just outside the door, apparently that hallway is collapsed. Beordir, your square is half on half off, don't know if you need to save to get out of the web or not.
Armand shouts, "Fall back and reform. Guard your only chance is to come down this way!"
Armand casts Shield of Faith on Atlas, +3 to AC. He then burns his last hero point and casts Shield of Faith on Elyngael. +3 to AC.
"Does anyone have acid flasks?"
And then he takes a 5 foot step back to E10.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 23 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 41/59 d20+11=16 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+11=23 ; d8+5=8 ; d20+6=13 ; Sunday August 27th, 2017 5:59:39 PM
Elyngael takes a 5 foot step forward to F8. She takes a swing with the hammer to hit the Xorn and misses (d20+11=16). She takes her 2nd swing and misses again (d20+6=16).
Shield of Faith +3 AC.
Elyngael spends a Hero Point and attacks again. She hits (d20+11=23) Damage 8 pts. no DR (d8+5=8). She swings again and misses (d20+11=13). She commands Khan to guard her and not attack.
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Sunday August 27th, 2017 8:31:28 PM
OOC: I may be getting my games mixed up, but isn't this the game where I tried to stab someone in the back and was told that there "is no back... it's assumed we can see in all directions, and flanking is just attacking from both directions simultaneously regardless of where the enemy can see?" So do the Xorn truly have resistance to flanking because they have 3 eyes? And would that also apply to my extra rogue damage then as well? I'm guessing these are all irrelevant questions at this point, but just curious. ;)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' d20+25=43 ; Sunday August 27th, 2017 8:46:32 PM
If I'm understanding my predicament correctly, I attempt to move back towards the group (moving half speed towards H4, using an acrobatic maneuver if necessary to avoid an attack of opportunity and the webs).
(d20+25 acrobatics check of 43)
Is Gaston the only prisoner in the area? Does the Xorn seem to be moving in his general direction? If so, I have Squeaver attempt to free Gaston from his chamber so he can fight for his life. I don't see others on the map, so I'm assuming the other chambers are empty, but wanted to make sure.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 d20+7=10 ; d20+5=20 ; Monday August 28th, 2017 9:32:14 AM
Knowing the spell is going off, Beordir squats a little to make himself a smaller target, and tries to slide backwards as the spell fills up in front of him. Alas he is not fast enough and gets grabbed by his own spell.
Using his arms to help pull his legs free, Beordir is able to untangle himslef and step back five feet and out of the radius of effect. He turns to face the beastie next to him, bring his rapier between it and him.
"They're somewhat trapped. I don't want to let Gaston out, but I've bought us a little time to decide what to do about those other two."
(OOC Reflex save d20+7=10 ; Caught by web CM check to escape d20+5=20
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 16 FF 22) , CMD: 23/18, HP 55/73 Monday August 28th, 2017 12:23:32 PM
After Atlas attacks he feels the protection of Armand's god wash over him. "That should help, thanks Armand!"
--------------------------------------------------------- Shield of Faith: +3 AC (70 rounds left)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Monday August 28th, 2017 6:30:07 PM
I try to quietly cut the shadows with my hands and I slide thru the air.
DM Shane Monday August 28th, 2017 10:01:05 PM
still waiting on a post from Osul. and it's bedtime.
Robert subbing for 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+10=14 ; 3d6=10 ; Tuesday August 29th, 2017 7:37:37 AM My bad.
The medium Earth Elemental attacks. HP 14/34, AC 18 / T9/FF 18 Speed 20, earth glide. Slam +9 (+1 if ee and target are touching earth). The Earth elemental prompts attacks the Xorn at F7 To hit 14 - a Wild swing.
'Osul's next spell goes off. Call Lighting 2/7. Reflex save 18 for half. Target Xorn at F7. Damage 10 (no effect due to the lighting resistance)
'Osul takes another 5 foot step back.
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet Tuesday August 29th, 2017 7:40:07 AM
I think I've gotten everyone re-positioned on the map.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 16 FF 22) , CMD: 23/18, HP 55/73 Tuesday August 29th, 2017 11:42:51 AM
Atlas looks around, not exactly sure what is going on. "Mack, if Squeaver opens that cell door then I'm going to kill Gaston before he can hurt one of us. Best to save my energy for these creatures, don't you think?"
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Tuesday August 29th, 2017 12:11:01 PM
I have Squeaver hold off until Atlas is unconscious. ;)
Mack: with grace, good footwork and a bit of contortion, slips out of the webs.
Atlas: strikes, his sword whiffs past the xorn, bounces off it's stony hide and on the third strike finds it's way through the beast's flesh.
Armand: perhaps mistaking DR for regeneration calls the party to retreat, his shield of faith covers some of his comrades in protection.
‘Osul:'s elemental swings wildly at the Xorn, missing badly His lightning hits, but grounds out to the..ground.
Boerdir gets caught in his spell but manages to slip out. he speaks to the party offering advice to and time to get things done.
Elyngael swings her hammer once, twice, Three times. Four Times, smaking the Xron soundly with the third.
the guard moves towards the Exit at the bottom of the map. the two drow in the webs move slowly towards the battle.
the one in the battle becomes very interested in Elyngael, it seems that it does not like the hammer. it dedicates all of it's attacks her way, luckily Armands SOF helps to deflect all but one claw swipe for 5 points.
Xorn 1 0 Xorn 2 43 Xorn 3 0
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 23 (T:14, FF:16), CMD 20, HP 36/59 d20+11=16 ; d20+6=19 ; Tuesday August 29th, 2017 9:15:22 PM
Elyngael suddenly surprised by the drow in the battle is alarmed even though they are caught in the web. Since they seem caught, she focuses her attack on the Xorn again. She swings her hammer and misses (d20 + 11 = 16). She tries again for a second miss (d20 + 6 = 19). She takes a five foot step back and is now at F9, and attempts to talk to the drow. "Greetings" in Elvish.
(+3 AC for shield of faith added in to line already)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Tuesday August 29th, 2017 11:18:44 PM "What's our plan here guys?" I ask as I run past (down to G10), casting Guidance (+1 to hit on next attack) on the Earth Elemental as I run past.
Robert subbing for 'Osul (Graham) AC:12 (T:11, FF:11), CMD:17, Saves:(F:6/R:3/W:10 + RNL), HP:46/46 d20+11=29 ; d8+7=15 ; 3d6=8 ; Wednesday August 30th, 2017 7:11:13 AM
'Osul glances at Mack. "I'd say the plan is to make a strategic withdraw. I have no spells that are really going to effect these things...let alone weapons. And our fighter types seem unable to connect."
'Osul's next spell goes off. Call Lighting 3/7. Reflex save 18 for half. Target Xorn at F7. Damage 8 (no effect due to the lighting resistance)
The medium Earth Elemental attacks. HP 14/34, AC 18 / T9/FF 18 Speed 20, earth glide. Slam +9 (+1 if ee and target are touching earth) + 1 more from Mack's spell. The Earth elemental prompts attacks the Xorn at F7 To hit 29 (d20+11)! A resounding smack. Damage 15 (d8+7)
Armand (Robert D) AC 17/touch11/flat15 HP 55/55 CMD 17 Character Sheet d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday August 30th, 2017 7:18:16 AM
Armand determines to channel energy for the 4th time. Seeing the elemental finally hit gives him a small measure of hope.
Channel energy, excluding the Xorn at F7. Everyone is healed 15 points. (including the earth elemental)
"I have no spells to effect these things. We have few weapons that can effect these things. That's why I'm calling for a retreat Mack. Maybe if we could face them one at a time, with a united front we'd have a chance. But with earthglide, these things could flank us way to easily. Gaston has been unusually quite. Check him out."
He glances at the guard. "Recommendations on the prisoner? Because I think these things are after him."
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Wednesday August 30th, 2017 8:14:43 AM "Strategic retreat it is! I still think we should free Gaston, and take him with us. We don't know these things are here to kill him. They could be here to free him, or take him elsewhere for who knows what reason, good OR bad."
I plan on picking the lock if needed, unless the guard agrees that we should get Gaston out of here safely, or if others have a better idea.
Beordir (Galen) AC: 22/15/17, CMD 20, Saves: 5/7/6, HP: 48 / 48 Power Attack d20+7=14 ; d6+6=7 ; Wednesday August 30th, 2017 8:46:43 PM
Now that the other two have been anchored for a time, Beordir turns his attention to the free abomination. The others are attempting a strategic withdrawal, but that will take some time. Beordir starts to make some noise, speaking to the thing in Common, "You're an ugly, monstrous thing and I intend to spill your innards on the floor."
Sliding to his left, he grasps the forte of his rapier and attempts to deliver a strong thrust to the center of it's torso.
(OOC Standard Action Power Attack d20+7=14 ; to hit. I bet that's not good enough d6+6=7 ; Damage...really a 1 for damage....sigh Move Action Step to E7 next to Atlas)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 16 FF 22) , CMD: 23/18, HP 70/73 d20+10=29 ; d20+10=25 ; 2d8+6=19 ; d20+7=26 ; d4+4=7 ; d20+9=22 ; d8+6=9 ; Wednesday August 30th, 2017 11:46:35 PM
Atlas strikes at the creature again and again and again, just trying to chip away at it. "Mack, let him out. I want to kill him before I die. The rest of you go, I'll hold them as long as I can."
Atlas prepares to abandon the Xorn and kill Gaston as soon as Mack has the cell open.
Second attack w/ sword (F7): 1d20+9=22 Damage: 1d8+6= 9 (so 4 for a DR5)
Total Damage: 20 (after taking away 15 from the DR5)
Shield of Faith: +3 AC (69 rounds left)
Mack (Eric R) AC: 18 (T 17 FF 14), CMD: 18; HP 46/54, Speed: 30' Thursday August 31st, 2017 7:34:36 AM
I hear Atlas's words, and try to empathize. It helps me realize just how many different variations of "good" there are in the world, and that I still have a lot to learn.
"You're a stubborn one, my friend. Don't worry. I won't leave without you." :)
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