DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Wednesday July 31st, 2019 5:04:37 PM
Sigvar slows his target down, but can't quite fit in the tunnel to pursue. It seems the scorpion can compress quite a lot. this doesn't slow Michael though, who slips easily into the hole and finishes it off.
Nikolai can't quite grapple the bug, it's as good as he is. It starts to retreat to the air, but is slapped down by magic missiles and a dragon. It doesn't stand a chance. And good thing too, because there's probably more where these Xenopterids came from.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:30:37 PM " We are not out of the woods yet. That was pretty clearly a recall signal that we couldn't hear. There is something more to this." Sigvar remains ready and scans the surroundings for more of these things. Perception 15
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday July 31st, 2019 8:04:10 PM Well Sigvar, I don't know if there was any signal, but there could be more where these came from. I would say this campsite is no longer secure.
How far from the main roads are we? Are these creatures a danger to local inhabitants?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:47:45 PM
"I wonder if this is part of the 'evil' we've been sent to combat, or if it's its own thing," Pru says.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=30 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:01:56 PM
Anna-Dragon says to Pru, "I don't know but I would not be against investigating further. Though I will need some healing."
She circles overhead keeping a vantage from the skies for any further threats (Perception: 30)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+10=13 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:17:45 PM Man! what weird bugs, look at them things, their mandibles look almost like a human face when you close them up and look how their wings fold around their bodies...looks almost like a cloak. good thing we killed them, these things would be murder on travelers.
Michael suits words to actions and positions the bug carcass to show off what he's talking about. while also trying to think of some more salient facts about the things.
Knowledge Dungeoneering 13, "they are bugs...really big bugs....yep...bugs...that act like a cloaked man...yep... if he gets nothing maybe his stream of consciousness can act as an Aid another in figuring these things out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=26 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 11:25:01 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Prayer OOC: dang it, forgot to add Haste and Prayer to my grapple. oh well. :}
IC: The multilegged insectoid was too hard to hold but getting away was not in the tea leaves for it.
"These creatures, whatever they are, are at least semi-intelligent. Although this hole probably doesn't go anywhere, we ought to check it out."
If Nikolai can fit in the hole, he will go down and join Michael. "Secure the camp, make sure the horses are safe, and we'll be back quickly," he says.
"Michael, let's see where this leads," Nicholai brandishes his Everburning Torch and has Michael take the lead.
Perception +20 = 26
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:06:25 AM " Are they a danger to others? Let's look at what they did. They ghosted us for 24 hours and still decided to attack us, even after watching us sleep with watches and always go about armed. They attacked US. NOT the easy to kill and drag off horses. Without Trayvin's gods granted powers, someone as well trained and large as me was going to have to kill that scorpion to get away from it. So yeah, they are a danger to anyone out here. And there certainly was a recall order. Both of those...things... cocked their heads like they were receiving orders just before they split off and made a break for it. There are surely more and probably not just grunts. The leaders were either able to see us through these critters eyes or were watching from nearby and ordered a retreat. " "Either now or come dawn we need to find them and put the rest of them down or this area will not be safe for travelers, and mind you we are only 2 days march from the Citadel."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Thursday August 1st, 2019 6:27:39 AM
Pompous also takes out his everburning torch and stays by the mouth of the tunnel. If Niko can't fit in the hole, he'll follow Michael as his back up.
hasted -A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Prayer +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=33 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:18:30 AM
Michael nods to his Thumb and enters the hole. it's blacker than 3 foot up a dwarfs digestive trackt in here, so after a moment of consideration he downs a potion of darkvision.
Perception 33.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 1st, 2019 5:59:11 PM I agree Sigvar, we need to find out if there is any further menace and make sure the area is safe for travelers.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Thursday August 1st, 2019 8:03:28 PM
Clarification: you're about 5 days ride out from the Citadel, and another 2-3 days from Whitebridge.
There is no sign of additional movement, and the tunnel soon ends, as it was not structural. It collapsed only a little bit behind the scorpion as it burrowed.
From what you know of these creatures, there is quite possibly a hive somewhere not too far away, but it is also not likely related to what brought you out. Bugs in general are not evil.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:51:14 PM
"Well," says Pru, "any searches are probably going to go better by daylight. We should get some rest, and take a look around when the sun comes up."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 87/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=26 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:11:34 AM
Anna-Dragon says, "I'll remain a dragon until the spell wears off. I don't suppose I could get some healing? I'm not going to die or anything but I am a little beat up."
(Perception: 26)
Darkvision : Darkvision 60ft - 11 hours Form of Dragon 1 - 11 min [105 rounds] +4 size bonus to strength, +2 size bonus to con, +4 natural armor bonus, fly 60 feet (poor), darkvision 60 feet, breathe weapon (30 foot cone of cold, 6d8 points of damage, reflex DC 21 for half), resist cold 30, vulnerability to fire, 1 bite +15 (1d8 +5), 2 claws +15 (1d6 +5), 2 wings +10 (1d4 +2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:52:59 AM "The tunnel doesn't go anywhere. Just wanted to make sure. Wherever they came from, there is a Mind behind their actions, that's quite evident. They probably have scouts that hunt for prey then bring the main attack force to capture and kill. Either way, there's bound to be more and they probably procreate fast enough that what we did today won't make a difference a few months from now.
Unfortunately, it is hard to track their insect leg prints. Also, hunting them down would give that lich more time to do whatever he's doing.
I suggest we spend maybe half a day looking for travel marks, like broken branches, crushed bushes and such, then if we don't find anything, move on.
Any other ideas?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:11:21 AM Can Anna turn into a dog and track them back to the hive by scent?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:30:47 PM I like your idea Nikolai. Plus, we could always come back later after dealing with the lich if we are unable to track them down now.
I'm sorry Anna, I didn't notice how bad the wounds were in your alternate form. Here, how's this?
Actions: Trayvin casts cure critical wounds on Anna(spontaneous from spell immunity), Anna heals 33 hp
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Saturday August 3rd, 2019 10:47:27 PM
The leads don't really pan out, and the Agents realize that there are far worse things than intelligent but ultimately just hungry colony of insects.
You settle back down to sleep and pass an uneventful rest of the evening.
In the morning, you resume your travel towards Whitebridge.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 120/121[0 temp hp] -- 28/14/25 CMD : 29 d20+14=32 ; Sunday August 4th, 2019 7:02:08 PM
(Perception: 32)
Anna spends the rest of the evening on guard patrol
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Sunday August 4th, 2019 9:06:57 PM
Pru is thoughtful as they travel along.
"If these creatures are intelligent, and if they were just hungry, then it may be possible to work out some sort of treaty with the local townsfolk," she says. "I'm sure people would be willing to part with some vegetables or a few chickens if it meant they didn't get attacked."
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Monday August 5th, 2019 12:50:02 AM
You wake the next morning and resume your travel to Whitebridge. The road you're traveling becomes noticeably larger and better maintained. The trees thin out and occasional farms are visible just off the road and well maintained fields full of staple crops stretch as far as you can see.
Some farmers are also visible going about their business in the farms, but none make to approach the party, and a few even retreat to their homes as they pass. The day's journey is otherwise uneventful, and there is no sign of your insect attackers.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 5th, 2019 1:15:03 AM "Well, looks like we left those insectoids behind. Hopefully we put a dent in their colony population. Odd assortment of insectoids though."
Nikolai puts a mark on his map of the location where they had the encounter so the Fist can follow up on it. Could be some money in it.
"Probably not a good idea to advertise why we are here just yet. Let's wait until we get into town proper and meet with the authorities. He could have enchanted any one of these to be spies."
" Kinda odd that the farmers are scurrying off... It shouldn't be that uncommon to see a group traveling these roads... "
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 5th, 2019 6:58:24 AM
Michael repies to Pru, if it were just neighbor helping neighbor that would be fine, but it's not it's gimmie or I kill you. no aggressor is satisfied with a little help when they can have it all. wth them its death right now, or death by inches. it's best to wipe them out.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Monday August 5th, 2019 6:16:42 PM " Not all soldiers have a good reputation. Better to run from good ones than not run if they are less good intentioned."
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 5th, 2019 9:38:17 PM
"They may be afraid of whatever lives in the castle," Pru says. "Maybe it doesn't like them talking to outsiders. But I agree--we should find the town's authorities and let them know we've arrived."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 5th, 2019 10:13:45 PM
Michael repies to Pru, if it were just neighbor helping neighbor that would be fine, but it's not it's gimmie or I kill you. no aggressor is satisfied with a little help when they can have it all. wth them its death right now, or death by inches. it's best to wipe them out.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 5th, 2019 10:14:15 PM "Maybe they will have some information on the insect creatures as well."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=31 ; d20+35=36 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 10:29:18 PM
Anna uses her Queen's minions ability to take the form of an eagle when she is out of sight of the farmers and flies over to one of the trees near them doing eagle-y things like preening and hunting for field mice while trying to eavesdrop on what the farmers may be saying.
(Perception: 31) (Disguise: 36)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small eagle (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 5th, 2019 11:59:31 PM "It just occurred to me that the lich may have a spy within the city's leaders as well. Corruption breeds corruption. It might be best that only two of us go in to town first and just look around. We could play the part of looking into buying property, a farm, or business. Someone that can 'charm' them into believing our story long enough to find out who's side they are on. Also Someone who can detect evil."
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Tuesday August 6th, 2019 5:18:39 PM
The Agents float several ideas as to the reactions of the farmers. Anna is able to get close in her altered form, but the farmers still outside are talking about nothing other than routine farm work. Once they're seen passing harmlessly by, the farmers they have passed venture back out to resume their chores, but still none come out to greet you. Soon enough, the sun starts to set, and you'll arrive in town midday tomorrow, unless you plan to push on through the night.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 8:30:54 PM I wonder if the farmers' reaction is because they don't know who we are, or if it is because they do know who we are.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:37:15 PM
"Time to make camp, I guess," Pru says. "If we do want to send a couple of people into town to scout around, they shouldn't wear uniforms."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=33 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 12:13:29 AM "That is correct Pru, the two that go in should wear good 'gentile' clothes. You could wear my hat, Pru, for that dress you always dreamed of having," Nikolai grins. "Anna could keep watch as a bird. We need time to plan so camping out here would be best."
Nikolai looks for a suitable campsite for the Fist. Survival (Forest) +17 = 33
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=21 ; d20+35=39 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 12:19:52 AM
Anna flies back to the others and explains that she just heard what sounded like routine farm work talk.
She says to Nikolai, "If you want to send some people I'll do as you suggested."
She then flies around and acts bird-like while keeping an eye on Pru.
(Perception: 21) (Disguise: 39)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small eagle (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 7th, 2019 6:21:09 AM " I don't see why we need to deceive the townsfolk, they hired us after all. Really the only thing we need to fear is not finding the evil person's soul item, if they are indeed a lich." " Trayvin, I bought these to use versus the Lich, to make sure I and someone else are for sure not paralyzed, probably you since you can lift the curse, as can I, and I am also immune to fear." Sigvar hands the cleric a pair of Freedom of Movement scrolls
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Insect Battle Map Wednesday August 7th, 2019 3:32:47 PM
The group sets down to camp one last time.
Nikolai plans for a fact finding excursion with plain clothes scouts and shapeshifted backup.
Sigvar seems to think they should just enter. They were hired after all.
Either way, this close to civilization, there is very little to disturb your rest. Faint strains of music can be heard coming from a distant barn. Little light can be seen coming from it, but it seems that there is still some good and joy to be had in the area, though it's not out in the open.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday August 7th, 2019 7:15:15 PM
Trayvin nods his head. It is a good strategy Sigvar, but let's hope we don't need them.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 9:53:21 PM
Anna says, "Liches can paralyze people with fear? Well I have some minor resistance to fear but I'm not like a paladin or anything, still best to have Trayvin have it."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:07:29 PM
Michael hears the music and grins. I don't get scared like most folk, when it hits me it winds up being magic of some sort. Hey! listen to that! somebodies having a hoe down! .
Michael is raring to go to the dance, but if Nikolai wants to sneak in, that's what we will do.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 7th, 2019 11:03:13 PM
"A barn dance," Pru says with a little smile. "That takes me back. Are we going to send scouts tomorrow, or all go in together? I'm fine either way."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 8th, 2019 12:14:56 AM "I had though that a scouting mission might reveal a little of the mood of the town that might not be evident when Mailed Fist uniforms are about, but it is up to you guys. Perhaps that barn dance could offer just as much information, if we don't scare them stiff by showing up. So, who wants to go see what the party is about?"
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:59:48 AM
The barn dance is intriguing to one and all. Several of the Agents want to check it out, but many of you would stick out like sore thumbs. There are often folks from out of town that come in for these functions though, so a few of the more human looking of you may be able to blend in, should you want to get some info. Otherwise, it sounds like you all intend to go into town in the morning. (Just need a solid decision (: )
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 8th, 2019 9:59:36 PM I think checking the mood of the local citizens is a good idea, but I will elect to remain in the camp.
OOC- I am requesting a sub for next week, I will not have internet access and will be unable to post
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+35=46 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 10:51:23 PM
Anna says, "I'll go to the barn dance as a Barn Owl..."
She takes a few moments to alter her bird shape and plumage to be owl-ey.
She then prepares to act owl-ey and keep an eye on Pru.
(Disguise: 46; Perception: 26)
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small owl (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:03:03 PM
"I can certainly go to the dance and talk to people, if that's what we want," Pru says. "But I don't need your hat, Nikolai; I brought a dress."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+25=37 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+9=22 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:09:17 PM I"m a going dancing! well I might sliip in unobtrusivly and look around a bit first.
Stealth 37 Perception 36
if it all seems copasetic then i might cut a rug. but only if the music is good and the folk friendly.
perform 22
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+20=22 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:53:54 PM
OOC: I can post for Trayvin, just make sure you remind me the day you leave.
"Ah, yes, now I remember when you bought it. I'll go too, er, to keep an eye on Michael. Make sure he doesn't get into trouble," he smiles and winks at Michael.
For those who stay in camp, they know the drill very well. Nikolai sets up a signal call, but with Anna as an awl, she can alight in camp and let the watch know the partiers are arriving back in camp.
With that set, Nikolai puts on his ordinary clothes and tries to brush his hair some, and when the others are ready, they set off towards the music. Nikolai makes a note of the terrain so they can make their way back and places subtle markers here and there.
Perception + 21 (w/luckstone) = 22
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Friday August 9th, 2019 12:24:29 AM " I'll remain with Trayvin and Pompous. I think a Minotaur might draw more attention than you want at this dance." Perception 23
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Friday August 9th, 2019 9:44:39 PM For those staying behind, let's quick scout the perimeter, and set up some watches. I don't want to be surprised by bugs again.
OOC- thanks Jonathan, please post M-F next week as your availability allows. ty :)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Friday August 9th, 2019 9:51:06 PM
Pru slips into her dress, smooths her hair, and heads toward the barn.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Saturday August 10th, 2019 1:12:30 AM
Anna-Owl activates her darkvision SLA and flies around acting like an Owl while keeping an eye on Pru, Nikolai and Michael.
Active Effects: Beast shape I: - form of small owl (at will) +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly -1 CMB/CMD 10 foot base speed, fly 30 feet (avg. maneuverability), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +14 (1d4+3), bite +14 (1d4+3) Dark Vision: 60 ft - 11 hours
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Sunday August 11th, 2019 5:21:03 PM
Nikolai, Pru, and Michael clean up a bit and start walking through the field to see what they can see. Anna follows silently in the air, while the others maintain a watch on their horses and supplies in the camp.
The camp is quiet and peaceful, and they are able to have a nice conversation and meal.
The music is still somewhat subdued, but gets louder as they approach. It appears as if several families have gathered to have a party, and the smell of roasted meat and veg has them drooling. Anna can find a high opening and peek down inside, and sees food laid out on tables, a few musicians sitting on crates with a fiddle, fife, and drum, and several couples dancing, wearing their Sunday best.
One couple stands out, the man conspicuously clean and the woman with flowers braided into her hair. Things calm down quickly though as Pru, Nik, and Michael knock on the large doors.
No one answers immediately, but a shadow passes by a crack in the doors and someone seems to be peering out at you.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Sunday August 11th, 2019 10:36:23 PM
Michael blinks hard. I could have sworn this was a barn dance!. he stays queit tough and looks around, He'll let Nikolai speak for the party.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 12th, 2019 12:01:45 AM "Hello in there. We heard music as we traveled by. As it has been a while since we have visited with folks, we hoped we could join in the festivities. What is the occasion?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=19 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 2:48:12 AM
Anna-owl enters the barn through the opening and peers down at the assembled crowd.
(Perception: 19)
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 12th, 2019 2:42:15 PM
"Well, we can see that you aren't one of those monsters that have been coming through town lately. If you're Keen to help celebrate a wedding, we welcome you to do so. But no funny business, our hospitality only goes so far. Where do you folks hail from?"
He opens up the door, scanning you up and down to assess how dangerous you may be. (Did you bring any weapons? Looking at you, Michael ;-) )
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Monday August 12th, 2019 5:27:27 PM
OOC Of course he did, that's what sleight of hand is for 8). Ic Sigvar stomps around the camp. He can't get over how blatently stupid those bugs had been if they had indeed watched the group all day. If they were that bold with the Agents, how would they treat a wagonload of civilians??
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Monday August 12th, 2019 8:28:04 PM
Having stayed back with his buddies Tray Tray and Siggy, Pompous helps set up the camp. He can’t help thinking that his shinny golden armour would have looked quite fetching at the festivities.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 12th, 2019 9:46:38 PM
"I'd love to help celebrate a wedding!" Pru says. "You know, my sister got married last year. That is, she was going to get married but it kind of fell through. The--uh--the families didn't really see eye-to-eye."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday August 12th, 2019 11:32:06 PM
Michael has his hands resting lightly on his blades. when the man looks down on him, he turns, throws back his cloak and shows the Mailed Fist patch on his shoulder and the stripes 3 up and 3 down of a Sargent below them. Sargent Michael Wittman of the Mailed Fist, Well met, and congratulations on the Wedding. What were you saying about monsters? .
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=34 ; d20+35=42 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 11:56:06 PM
Anna-Owl finds somewhere in the rafters to perch and turns her attention to the scattered crowd looking for anything out of the ordinary. Considering the farm folk were just talking about farm work when she was scouting them earlier as a hawk she figures this is probably a legit wedding but it probably can't hurt to be too careful especially when Pru brings up her sisters wedding and she remembers how that almost turned out.
(Perception: 34) (Disguise [to act owly]: 42)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:03:52 AM
Nikolai in his plain clothes still carries his Kama but at this point no other weapons, so to speak.
"We would be honored to join in the festivities," Nikolai chines in but lets the others do most of the speaking.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+7=15 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 1:09:25 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
Trayvin scouts the area for anything from skunks to giant insects to secure the perimeter of their camp. Perception +7 = 15
Once that is done, he helps organize a watch and breaks out cold rations for the Fist. A camp fire would not be a good idea at this point, just yet.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 13th, 2019 3:15:56 PM
Keeping the meal cold suits the soldier types just fine. It's still a nice enough evening and the moon is bright. There seems to be nothing other than rodents and tiny insects to disturb them. At the barn, they seem a bit skeptical of weapons, but you notice there's quite a pile of farm equipment that could be used in defense if needed. "It's good to have a real soldier in town. Lately there have been monstrous creatures using the roads. It doesn't do to get too close."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 9:34:56 PM Interesting, you have any idea where they are coming from? what do they look like? why don't you just start at the beginning and tell me all about it. Heck lets have a beer and discuss it.
while chatting the farmer up Michael is also looking over the interiour of the house, is anything our of order? does my rouge sense tingle?
Perception 35 hmmm..is that patchouli I smell...with just a hint of vanilla?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:25:31 PM
Pru follows Michael inside. Leaving him to talk with the farmer, she moves through the crowd, engaging in pleasant chit-chat, hoping to draw people out about what's been happening.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:48:25 PM
Nikolai pats his Kama, "As you say, with monstrous creatures roaming the roads, NOT having a weapon for defense would be absurd. But do you not have a militia that can deal with these things?" Nikolai asks as he enters the barn.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:52:00 PM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
With the camp chores taken care of and watches set, it is just a matter of waiting until the others return. And watching, and waiting, and watching, and ….
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=31 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 2:25:05 AM
Anna-Owl keeps her eyes pricked for any conversation involving these roadside monsters beside the conversation that Michael is having.
(Perception: 31)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:04:42 AM
Sigvar continues to keep watch and maintain the camp.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 14th, 2019 7:36:35 PM
"There hasn't been any need for a militia until recently. We mostly kept to ourselves, and things were peaceful. It's been getting worse in Whitebridge though. They don't tend to ransack, as that would be bad for business. But they make sure we know who's boss, and more than a few folks have gone missing. "
Nothing makes any rogue senses tingle, other than the smell of good beer.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:46:30 PM
Pru continues to circulate and chat, just seeing what tidbits of information she can pick up.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=35 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 10:34:18 PM So... you think they are organized? or intelligent? or doing the bidding of someone? what's the rumor going round?
Michael is very interested in what this guy has to say.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=18 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2019 11:28:32 PM
(Perception: 18)
Anna-Owl continues to observe.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 15th, 2019 12:46:58 AM "Interesting," Nikolai comments. "You said monstrous types, but that could mean anything. What sort of monstrous types? Ogres? Orcs? Trolls? Goblins? If we continue on our travels, we will be passing through Whitebridge and it will be good to know who to avoid and who is a friend."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 15th, 2019 12:50:58 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
As things settle down, Tryavin goes about refilling their water skins with fresh water from his divine spell powers.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:18:06 AM
Pompous feels that it's almost to calm.. and suggests to Tray that he should go towards the festivities, find a nice tree to climb and wait for the others to come back out. Just in case.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 15th, 2019 8:01:26 AM " We would be fine Pompous, but I fear what might happen if one of those spiders or scorpions got the drop on you while you were alone. Probably best you stick with us. They will be fine, or will be fine long enough to make enough noise that we can go rescue them if things go badly. Just look for the burning flames. Prudence knows how to send a proper distress signal.8)"
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:35:15 PM
The farmers don't have much more information to give. They don't know much about monstrous races. "They could be orcs, but there's something wrong with them. We make sure to keep our distance. They tend to keep to the roads. The people of Whitebridge will probably know more."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=32 ; d20+9=11 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:43:12 PM
[b] Well in that case, I wish you well and blessing be upon the newlyweds. I think I shall cut a rug before I go.
with that Michael gets up and asks one of the fair ladies to dance. While short, Michael is a good dancer and does not mind if the larger folk lead,
Acrobatics 32 perform 11.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:54:06 PM
"The people of Whitebridge?" Pru echoes. "What are they like? Are they nice? Are there any local customs we should be aware of?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=17 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 1:02:04 AM
(Perception: 17)
Anna-owl keeps monitoring until the others decide to leave at which point she takes to the air and returns to the campsite letting the others know Nikolai, Pru and Michael are coming back.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 16th, 2019 1:02:15 AM
Nikolai can't believe that these people think that all 'monstrous creatures' look alike and can't distinguish an orc from a goblin! 'They could be orcs!'
However, Nikolai grew up with both parents members of the Mailed Fist and heard many stories and descriptions of many monstrous types all through his childhood.
"So you are saying that they are most common in Whitebridge and don't venture this far? I guess that is good but they are bound to encroach this way sooner or later. It best get your town elders together and form a militia sooner rather than too late." Nikolai warns, but in a calm manner.
"So, where's the bride and groom? We need to congratulate them and give them a wedding present."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday August 16th, 2019 1:04:43 AM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
"I rather think that Sigvar is right. Pru's fireworks are a good signal. But remember, Ana is with them too in owl form, so if there is trouble, she would be here quickly to get us."
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=23 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 10:01:52 AM
Pompous lets out a deep sigh and bows to his friends' wisdom. It's difficult for the ranger to stay out of the action but realiases that having a good rear garde is also important,
He decides to take a post looking down the road and wait for his friends to returne.
--------- Perception 23.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 111/146 Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 2:00:33 PM " And you keep those glorious eyes peeled Trayvin. Thankfully you can see the edge of the camp. My eye can barely see the tip of my blade. Which will be plenty far if those bugs come back, but they could stand just out of reach and I would never see them." Perception 20 Sigvar continues to walk the edge of their camp. He knew the catacombs could cast some spells on him that he could use scrolls to make last. He might need to do that soon. The nocturnal habits of the foes they faced were beginning to be more and more prevalent.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Friday August 16th, 2019 5:48:09 PM
The folks of Whitebridge are fine folk, but I worry for them with the monstrous creatures about."
The bride and groom are the better dressed and beflowered couple that you noticed upon entering. With discussions of monsters out of the way, you set to dancing and drinking again, until you decide that it's time to bestow a gift and return to camp.
Despite the fear of bugs, it would seem that they learned their lesson for attacking you, or are trying to recover their numbers. Whatever the reason, they don't make an appearance.
When the sun rises in the morning, you set off on the road towards Whitebridge again. It is only a couple of hours until you see the first buildings of town down the road, in what seems a quiet looking town with a few streams of smoke from chimneys. You should be there just before noon.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=15 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 10:17:56 PM
The next morning Anna returns to her speedy Deinonychus traveling form. She scouts ahead when she can but doesn't know if a dinosaur even a medium one would cause a stir in the city so she doesn't get that far ahead.
(Perception: 15)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=24 ; Saturday August 17th, 2019 12:09:27 AM Wonder why they call it Whitebridge? I don't see not alabaster overpass.
perception 24
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Saturday August 17th, 2019 11:53:56 AM " I think our briefing mentioned the bridge spaned a river between the town and the tower and it was magically created or somehow magical." " So how are we doing this Commander? Are we all entering or should some of us stay in reserve outside of town in case you are watched?" Sigvar had been against deceiving the people of Whitebridge before, but now with the talk of humanoid bands possibly originating in Whitebridge he is more comfortable with the deception. He didn't know if Whitbridge was besieged or the source.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Saturday August 17th, 2019 1:16:43 PM
"Maybe it's named for a family called Whitebridge," Pru says. "I think we should just all go into town. By now they know we're coming. And anyway they asked for us. And if there is trouble, shouldn't we face it together?"
" It would certainly be best to send two or three of us in first for some recon.. in my humble opinion. "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:10:16 PM "Well, at least we should go in our natural form," Nikolai winks at Deino-Anna. "Showing up in a monstrous form may scare some folk. I know it would me," he chuckles.
"Here's an idea, Pru, Michael, Anna in Hawk form, and I go in first and head straight to the town hall to meet the leaders and announce our arrival. This gives us a chance to look things over somewhat as a simple traveling group. Then Anna-Hawk flits back to you guys and brings you on in to the town hall. This all should take no more 15 minutes or so."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday August 18th, 2019 10:13:40 PM
OOC: Posting for Trayvin
Trayvin takes his turn at Watch and before they leave, has his quiet time and prepares his spells for the day.
He suggests that he could go in with the first group and pose as a travelling medic and healing any he sees that are sick or injured. Bring a little Good Will. Can't hurt.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 19th, 2019 5:31:46 PM
As you get closer, the reason for the name becomes obvious. The land slopes up, and on on the far end of town, the road ties into a white span that arcs up over a chasm, white you can assume houses a river. Past that rises a tower, which must be where the lich lives.
As you approach, the light doesn't change, but you can swear things feel darker and heavier.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday August 19th, 2019 6:56:40 PM
Sigvar stops as he crosses the 'evil threshold'. He looks around and closes his eye. He proceeds to detect evil for a moment to get a feel for where it is coming from and how strong it is.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 19th, 2019 9:07:30 PM
Trayvin agrees with either plan, either the whole group together or a split keeping a reserve outside town.
[b]Both ideas have good merits. Going in all together could be a good show of 'force' for any monstrous element that we may want to impress. That showing could be good or bad to the villagers.
Although there is also something to be said for keeping a reserve.[b]
While Trayvin supports either plan, he does like the idea of being in whichever group is going into the town, and maybe win some villagers over with some healing or other assistance.
OOC- Thank you Jonathan for the covering posts!!!!!! I would like to nominate him for a hero point for covering an entire week of posts.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=33 ; d20+35=37 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 9:52:24 PM
As they approach the town Anna-deinonychus changes to her hawk form and provides the eye in the sky and go between the 2 groups as Nikolai suggested.
She kettles over the town keeping an eye out for anything odd.
(Perception: 33) (Disguise: 37)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 19th, 2019 10:08:58 PM
Pru tries to ignore the uneasy feeling as she crosses into the town. She keeps her head up, and walks with a confident stride, a slight smile on her face. It's important that the townsfolk know help has arrived, and that the help ain't afraid of no lich. Although she kind of is.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=24 ; Monday August 19th, 2019 11:06:56 PM Ah! there it is. brrrr! what's that chill. it's Evillle! Yeah lets do this Nikolai.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 12:48:49 AM
Nikolai halts the group just outside of town where there's some cover. A group of trees, abandoned house, ravine, etc.
With Prun, Michael, Trayvin, Anna-hawk, and himself, they head into town to get the feel of the place, see if monstrous creatures are roaming freely, and get with the town leaders. Then send for the rest.
"If there are minions of the lich here in town, I don't want to stick out too much just yet. Of course, these precautions could be all for naught. But we'll see."
In towns like these, fining the leadership of the town usually isn't very difficult. If there is no obvious town hall or official looking building with a sign, he just asks.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 d20+20=37 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:31:30 AM
Pompous stays back with the reserves and waits for the word to join the main group in the town.
--------------- Spidey sense roll 37 perception
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Tuesday August 20th, 2019 6:18:20 PM
Sigvar checks his gear while the rest of the group heads to Whitebridge. He makes sure his weapons and other gear are ready for anything.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=34 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:04:37 PM
Michael is quiet as the head into town, his senses are alive trying to pick out danger or something odd about the place. how are the people acting? how are the horses and such acting? is there a town guard? evidence of funerals? merchants?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:13:08 PM
As they head into town, Trayvin looks around at the state of the villagers, if they look healthy or malnourished, or if there are any signs of mistreatment.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 20th, 2019 9:24:07 PM
Sigvar notices the evil not really coming from anywhere, but rather being present all around him. It definitely gets stronger towards the town though.
Nikolai, feeling suddenly more heroic (good idea Brian), organizes the go team and heads into town. There's really just one main thoroughfare that heads straight through, with what looks like market stalls, but mostly shuttered. Odd for so early in the day. As you pass a larger building that is easily identified as a tavern, a man is suddenly thrown bodily out into the street, collapsing unconscious in front of them.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 20th, 2019 10:06:40 PM
"Oh, no." Pru's first instinct is to help the man, but she realizes immediately that others are more qualified. "Trayvin?" she adds, stepping aside to let him get to the man.
In the meantime, Pru looks back toward the tavern. Is the door still open? Can she see inside? Can she tell who threw the man out?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=24 ; d20+35=52 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2019 11:21:58 PM
Anna-Hawks sees the body dumped out in front of her friends and slowly angles to one of buildings killing off altitude as she does. With a few flaps she's on a roof and she sidles over to one of the ledges looking down at her friends below.
(Perception: 24) (Disguise: 52)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=26 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 1:04:45 AM
While Trayvin checks the unconscious person, Nikolai slips to the side of the entrance end peeks in. OOC: assuming the doors are open, there was no mention of doors being opened then shut.
Perception +21 = 26
How many in there, what sort (monstrous types?), is it dark, dim? Is there a bar fight going on or just thugs?
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(28) CMD 30, HP 117/111 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 6:45:44 AM
Pompous, again being in the "left behind" team, practices his martial skills by shooting arrows at randome trees and swinging his flaming short sword at nothing in particular.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+14=29 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 8:37:34 PM
Trayvin goes to check on the unconscious man, knowing that his Fistmates will cover him from possible immediate threat from the tavern.
heal check to check for wounds, or status of health, = 29
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:08:44 PM
The man is alive, but unconscious. He is probably also drunk.
The tavern doors are the swingy sort. In fact, that's really what tipped you off that it was a tavern. They quickly stopping swinging back and forth, and the interior is dim, proceeding to dark. If there are monstrous types in there, you can't tell. There was at least one to throw the man out though.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=15 ; d20+35=50 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2019 9:21:12 PM
Anna-hawk remains on the building for the time being.
She puts on a convincing hawk show while keeping a lookout but she gets distracted by something shiny on the roof.
(Peception: 15) (Disguise: 50)
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday August 21st, 2019 10:14:48 PM
"Well, let's get him out of the middle of the road, anyway," Pru says. "He could get hurt, just lying here like this."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday August 21st, 2019 10:18:43 PM Want me to go check out the bar? see if the baddies are in there? we might start clearing this place from there and work towards the castle. Michael rubs his hands in anticipation, it's been positvily ages since he's been in a good old fashioned bar fight.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday August 22nd, 2019 12:34:26 AM "Well, not yet. I can't see anything in there. I could be he just indulged himself too much and couldn't pay. Let's get him to the town hall, get him sober, and get his story. We can make a more educated decision from that. If there are monstrous sorts in there, they'll probably still be there for a while. If not, we'll meet them later I'm sure," Nikolai says as he returns.
He helps carry the drunk supporting him on one side, the drunk's arm over his shoulder, and asks Trayvin to pick up the other side. Then keep going to the town hall.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:00:26 PM
Without a guide, it's difficult to find much in the way of a town hall. The buildings aren't marked at least. The man himself is dead weight, not responding to normal stimuli as a passed out drunk might.
You do find not too far away a small park space with some benches and troughs of water that could be for horses. It looks like it used to be a nice space, but the flowers and bushes planted are wilting and browning.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Thursday August 22nd, 2019 7:49:53 PM
Sigvar contemplates setting up camp, but decides to wait for the rest of the group to return.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:51:32 PM Well, we cant drag him all over town, and it appears he is just drunk. Let's leave him on one of the Park benches.
What do you say we check out the tavern, I should be able to see well enough to know how much danger may be in there.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=26 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:28:42 PM
Michael follows the leader. on the look out for more signs of evil.
perception 26
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+20=24 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 10:54:04 PM
Pru agrees with leaving the unconscious man in the park--or whatever it is.
As for finding the town hall, if there are any passers-by, she'll just ask for directions. [Diplomacy 24]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=18 ; d20+35=46 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2019 11:04:09 PM
Anna hawk takes to the wing again as her fistmates move. If the park has anything in way of a decent tree she will land there after kettling for a bit. Otherwise she will remain airborne.
(Perception: 18) (Disguise: 46)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=35 ; Friday August 23rd, 2019 12:02:00 AM
Nikolai had thought that they might encounter someone to ask directions but the entire town looks deserted, or indoors. The only place they know for sure has anyone is the tavern.
"Ok, we can leave him here on a bench and go back to the tavern. I can see well enough in dimly lit places also, but I'll pull out my Everburning Torch if we need it."
They prop the poor guy on a bench as best they can and head back to the tavern. This time Nikolai goes in like he knows the place and heads straight for the bar, hoping that this action will avert attention to him and Michael can sneak in.
Perception +21 = 35 Low Light vision.
If he makes it to the bar, he orders 4 beers and looks around for a table, but really observing the occupants.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Friday August 23rd, 2019 7:36:05 PM
Things become much more clear when you enter the bar. The place has obviously been tossed. Either that or no one has bothered to clean in ages. There's a frightened looking man behind the bar and a couple other patrons huddled back in booths. Only a few candles serve to light the space, but the occupants are human and certainly can't see very well.
The barman looks at Nikolai with some surprise, and flinches visibly as if expecting violence. He pours the beer, trying to be quiet and mouthing a single word. Sense motive 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {HELP is mouthed, with eyes looking towards a room in the back.}
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+11=27 ; d20+19=37 ; Friday August 23rd, 2019 8:32:51 PM
Michael is instantly awere that something is not right, then with the mouthed words "help" and the surrepticious glance to the back of the room, Michael knows that troubles a brewing back there. He looks at Nikloai and sighes that he is going to get the rest of the team back in here...there is bloody work to be done and Sigvar will never forgive him if he gets left out.
with that he takes his beer walks back to the swinging doors and takes a sip. he spots the rest of the team and jerks his head back toward the bar while giving the universal sign for "enemies spotted"
sense motive 27 perception 37
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Friday August 23rd, 2019 9:30:49 PM Help you shall have.
Anna should get to Sigvar and Pompous, she can get there fastest.
Trayvin is upset at the apparent abuse the villagers of this town have suffered. He is looking forward to the Agents settings things right.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Friday August 23rd, 2019 10:48:46 PM
Placeholder until Sigvar is told to join the group
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Friday August 23rd, 2019 11:01:17 PM
Anna-hawk flies from the park, back to the bar and instead of landing on the roof lands on either a tree or awning not far from the door of the bar.
When Trayvin suggests she get Sigvar and Pompous she flies back to them and says, "Trayvin has requested your presence."
Anna-hawk then turns into Anna-dog leading Sigvar and Pompous back to the bar. She'd rather be Anna-Deinonychus or just use one of her bits of Morphamancy to turn into something more formidable but she doesn't know what she is dealing with yet.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20=15 ; Saturday August 24th, 2019 9:17:12 PM
Pru sees the request for help, but for the benefit of the (presumably) watching bad guys, she pretends she didn't.
"Good morning," she says to the barkeep. "Now, what's good here? What do you recommend?" Looking directly into his eyes, she adds significantly. "Maybe there's something good in the back?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Sunday August 25th, 2019 4:58:16 PM
Sigvar nods to Anna and immediately sets off with her to the town. " What news? Have you found evildoers or is this to meet the town?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+9=29 ; d20+21=24 ; Sunday August 25th, 2019 10:50:21 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor. Evlen low light vision.
Sense motive +9 = 29 N20
Nikolai takes the four beers and finds a table near the entrance while the others move into action as well. He sits facing the back of the tavern and locates the room the bar keeper indicated with his eyes.
Most likely whatever is in there could be handled by those Fist's present but might as well get everyone in there for show. He takes sip of his beer as motions Pru to sit next to him where he'd be between her and whatever might come out of that room.
" Hot darn, let's go! Time to get our drink on scions! "
And with that follows Tray tray and Anna banana back to town.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Monday August 26th, 2019 4:32:40 PM
Michael and Trayvin get the message to Anna, who flies without delay to pick up the others. Meanwhile, Nikolai tries to act casual. Pru assumes they are being watched and plies the beekeeper with her charms.
"Umm, there are about 12 or 13 interesting vintages to try in the back. They may be a bit STRONG for someone like yourself, though. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Monday August 26th, 2019 7:02:59 PM
Sigvar follows Anna to the tavern and waits to see what happens. When he arrives he will face the back room and detect evil, taking as long as needed to count sources and strength.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday August 26th, 2019 9:19:24 PM
Trayvin sips at the beer, taking cue from Nikolai to wait for the rest of the team.
Well, the vintages do sound interesting, but how about some food first? Trayvin isn't sure if drinking a beer will stall for enough time, hopefully the addition of food will do.
He hasn't seen Michael recently, he must be sneaking about somewhere.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=27 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 9:44:51 PM
doing his signaling, Michael acts like he has to pee, and runs out the bar and around the back to relieve himself. but mainly he's just checking for a back door.
Perception 27
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday August 26th, 2019 10:10:23 PM
"Strong, you say?" Pru replies. "I don't normally have a problem with strong. Let me give it some thought."
She leaves the bar and approaches the patrons still cowering in their booths. "Hello," she says. "I hate to be rude, but I'm expecting some more of my friends. Would you mind letting us use these booths? I can give you a hand relocating if you like."
If she can get them to move, Pru will escort them to the door.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 d20+14=25 ; d20+35=44 ; Monday August 26th, 2019 11:02:56 PM
Anna-Dog quickly leads the others back to the bar. She barks impatiently at them as she tries to lead them back as swiftly as possible.
(Perception: 25) (Disguise: 44)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday August 26th, 2019 11:57:38 PM
Nikolai watches. Food would be good but not before a fight. By the time they get to it, it will be cold. Bummer. Oh well.
He keeps an eye on the door at the back while watching Pru attempt to get the patrons to move. He guesses she figures on some fireworks.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday August 27th, 2019 8:46:24 PM
Trayvin waits anxiously, there was obviously a good potential for a fight brewing here, and he isn't sure what the Agents will be up against.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:20:24 PM
After (hopefully) escorting the innocent bystanders out of harm's way, Pru saunters back to the bar.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:24:32 PM
Michael finishes his call to nature and walks back to the bar. now that he has the answer he wants he gets with his team mates to plan.
DM Warren: Journey to Whitebridge Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:28:37 PM
Michael doesn't find a back door, but there is one small window. Its boarded over though, so you can't see through. There are some disturbing sounds coming through every once in a while. Those inside are trying to keep the other patrons calm, but a sudden scream, soon cut off, makes this a futile effort.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 98/99-- 28/16/23 CMD : 27 Tuesday August 27th, 2019 10:32:04 PM
Anna-Dog continues leading the others to the bar. (OOC: Please tell me when we arrive, kindly DM)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 24 Ffted 21 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+3=20 ; d20+21=36 ; Wednesday August 28th, 2019 12:57:25 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
The bartender could have been more helpful and say what he needed help with rather than just say 'help'. Now, with the scream from the back room, it would seem to be too late!
"Agents, let's move! The others will be here soon enough!"
With that, he moves to the back door and tries to open it or bash it in if is locked.
Open Doors/Bend Bars d100 = (oops, wrong game version)
Break Down Simple Door STR check DC13 and so forth = d20+3 = 20 (that covers Simple and Good Doors)
Perception +21 = 36 Elven Low Light Vision
Move: go to door Attack: bust open the door.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 34 (T 13, FF 32) CMD 33 HP 146/146 Character Sheet Wednesday August 28th, 2019 5:26:33 AM
OOC Nothing about whether or not the away party has arrived. Nothing about my detect evil questions Sure, lets assume Sigvar arrived and hears a scream. IC Sigvar sees Nikolai kick in the door and then he rushes forward and makes himself a huge target as he forcefully enters the back room. Draw sword and either single move and ready an attack for the first baddy to come at him or double move and just be a big target.
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