DM RobC - "Chocolate! Here we come!" Thursday August 6th, 2020 7:32:58 AM
A few of the pearls are shared and claimed. The others tucked away in a backpack somewhere. Probably best not to lose it.
The journey to the city is uneventful. Sure, you pass a few travelers on the road but nothing sinister. Just nods of acknowledgement that passing strangers make to each other.
Following the road leads the party right into the eastern district of Wedding City: "East Town".
East Town. The newest and largest section of the city. This is really the section that’s developed in response to the idea of the city being a destination for weddings.
There are all of the normal shops and places in this district, including plenty of residences, but the vast majority of them really support the wedding industry.
The busy main street through the town is lined with stores and hawkers to try and entice people in to join them.
Every major religion is represented here and plenty of minor and completely random religions that may or may not have been invented just to fleece the unwary. There are small and medium temples and places of worship in this section for every religion known in the Wold.
Most of the buildings here are newer. Those that are on the main road into town all look very new and are often kept painted and cleaned up to attract the tourists. The further from the main street one goes, the more the places look like a normal town and less of a fantasy/tourist version of a town.
Highlight to display spoiler: {I'm not exactly how much time the game has spent in Wedding City so please forgive me if the details don't match up}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:34:31 AM
Sigvar tries to look at his horns, but the angle just isn't there. He sighs and just pops a green pearl into the air over his head. He isn't sure what unarmed attack Michael will use the tear on, but just ambles down the path behind the others
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 6th, 2020 10:46:47 AM
Sigvar looks around at the various temples. He frowns when he sees the ones to the dubious deities, but since he is not exactly an authority he says nothing. He looks toward the area where the docks should be as they traverse this part of the city and an idea strikes him. " Trayvin, Prudence, can either of you cast a spell to locate an object, specifically the Knight Captain's rank bars? If we are going to go sailing and go looking for her out under the sea maybe we need some help finding her. Also maybe we should try a sending spell to see if she can tell us where she is, maybe whatever has convinced her to go with the dragon doesn't restrict her from talking about it." He stops, then considers the other thing that has been on his mind. It struck him when Anna was transformed into the plant creature when they fought the sirens. " Have we considered that this dragon we are chasing might not be a dragon? Anna can assume dragon form, and the 'dragon' we have faced continues to get bigger and stronger each time we face it. Perhaps it is a spellcaster assuming dragon form when it encounters us."
OOC Made 2 posts today to 'make up' my missing post. Hope that's OK. I lost power Tuesday from the tropical storm and didn't get internet back until just before these posts.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Thursday August 6th, 2020 2:09:48 PM
Pru is bewildered at the wide variety of "churches" available. Who is "Elvis," and why does he have his own church?
"Sorry; I don't have much in the way of Divination spells," she tells Sigvar. "All the really good ones are priest spells, anyway. I do have a couple of scrolls of Sending; would you like me to use one to ask the Captain where she is?"
If the group agrees, Pru uses one of her scrolls to send the following: Captain Palance, Sergeant Gundle here. We're in Wedding City looking for you. Do you know where you are? Or how we could find you?
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday August 6th, 2020 7:35:21 PM Sigvar, I can prepare many of those if we need them. I do think we should try and gather information around town also, if a dragon flew this way, I would expect many people saw it.
used: spells: magic circle vs evil, silence, summon 7, calm emotions 3/6 channels remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 Thursday August 6th, 2020 11:36:08 PM
Anna accepts the gold tear. As a Deinonychus at will she has 5 natural attacks so she can comfortably equip the 3 tears she owns.
She currently has: 1 holy tear, 1 dragon bane tear, 1 shocking holy dragon bane tear equipped
Anna says to Sigvar, "That is an excellent point. My own dragon form taking abilities have matured considerably. When I first figured out how to become a dragon I could only become a medium silver dragon, then I figured out how to become medium or large and now I know how to be medium, large or huge. As far as I can tell though shape changing into dragons is capped at size huge have we determined the size of the dragon that abducted the commander?"
She tells Pru as she casts her spell, "Good thinking."
Anna also takes in the buildings and wonders just what sort of deity Banjo the Clown is
Active Effects: Water Breathing: 26 hours (cast daily) LongStrider: 13 hours +10 foot base land speed Beast Shape I - At Will (form of Deinonychus, medium animal) +2 size bonus to Strength, +2 natural armor bonus 70 foot base speed(with longstrider), low light vision, scent, 2 talons +15 (1d8+4), bite +15(1d6+4), 2 foreclaws+13(1d6+2)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=26 ; Thursday August 6th, 2020 11:37:33 PM
Michael is not a very religous man, but he does pray to Wardd every once in a while. he looks Wardds temple over really well as they walk past. he has been meaning to make a pilgrimage and it would be good to know the lay of the land when he does.
perception. 26
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 7th, 2020 12:29:49 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Ki 6/9, staff of healing charges 8/10 Treasure: A silver pearl (functions as a +4 equivalent Eberyon Tear: Holy, Ghost Touch, Undead Bane)
It has been a while that Nikolai's Thumb has been to Wedding City and when they were here, they were on business. Getting a special chocolate was one item. The place has grown and some things have changed, but for the most part, it is as Nikolai remembers it.
"Ok, Fist. Do we find a nice fancy touristy inn or go for the more nostalgic older inn? Michael, you want to do a little information gathering and see which inn would fit us best? A place that handles the more common traveler might be the ticket."
DM RobC - "Do we find a nice fancy touristy inn or go for the more nostalgic older inn?" d100=70 ; Friday August 7th, 2020 7:22:25 AM
Sigvar takes advantage of a green pearl, and pops it into place over his head. He asks the others about potential spells that could be used to help find the Commander and the .. dragon? Hey, was it a real dragon after all? It's a question that has suddenly occured to him. Anna concurs that it's a distinct possibility if the person was powerful enough (OOC: I'm assuming that Anna is walking the strets in human form, and not scary dinosaur form.)
They urge Pru to cast the Sending spell.
The party move to the edge of the busy road to begin the process. It takes ten long minutes for the spell to be cast, and you do draw the attention of people near to you. A group of obviously powerful, well-armed people casting a spell in the middle of a crowd? Yeah... those nearby start to look a little afraid and give you a wide berth. There's even a little pushing to get clear of you. By the time the spell is finished there is noone within 20ft of you, and those closest to you look uncomfortable.
Pru finally gets to send her message. There is a delay, but she does get a response back: "Gundle. Gundle. I know a Gundle. Good soldier. They all are. Palance. That's me isn't it? Not sure. So confused"
Trayvin is happy to prepare more of the sending spells if they will help. Maybe they will? He also makes a very valid point: if a dragon flew this way someone surely saw it, right?
The party continue on and admire the many different temples of the city. With the place so popular a destination it's no wonder there are so many.
Michael gives the Temple of Warrd a good look over. It's bigger than many he has seen. The doors are open and he can see groups of people inside talking with clerics in green robes. Standing outside the temple are two men that look a little down on their luck. Their clothes are a little soiled and not in great shape, they obviously haven't shaved in a while, and you'd be right if you thought they had a bad odour to them. By the way they are swaying the inn might have gotten the better of them last night. Michael manages to overhear their conversation as he passes "Don't drink the Red Ale from the Cornish Hen Tavern. Old lady Miller drank so much one night she turned into a weasel. Yes, a weasel! No. I'm not drunk man. I'm telling ya the truth." When he notices Michael looking he stops talking, and turns away.
Nikolai starts coming up with some possible places the party might learn things. There are certainly inns to choose from. Finding a room in one might be a challenge though.
"Oh! Would you just look at you two?!" A rather round man in a very gaudy red and gold outfit approaches the party. His smile is very wide, and his arms spread even wider "Such a lovely couple" He moves in quickly and reaches to take a hand from Pru and Trayvin. "You could not have chosen a better place to come to celebrate your nuptials. May Serenbeth bless your union with many children! Come. Let Sumidi show you a range of options available to mark this occasion as the beginning of your beautiful new journey together" He gestures towards a nearby market stall of silverware.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Friday August 7th, 2020 2:09:07 PM
Pru looks distressed when she receives her reply. "Captain Palance isn't herself," she says. "She's not thinking clearly. I don't know why."
She is taken aback when the merchant approaches. "Oh. Um," she flounders. "I'm sure your things are very nice, but we're not getting married. I mean, not to each other."
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Friday August 7th, 2020 7:50:30 PM
Trayvin smiles at the man. As she said, we are not together. But I wish you well in your efforts to marry the couples in this town.
I think Pompous may be on to something, let's find something to eat and observe the townspeople. Unless, anyone would like to stop and get married instead?
used: spells: magic circle vs evil, silence, summon 7, calm emotions 3/6 channels remaining
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Saturday August 8th, 2020 2:04:43 PM
OOC- greetings, I will be out of town next week until Wednesday with little or no access to internet. Would someone be able to cover posts for Trayvin for Monday and Tuesday?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Sunday August 9th, 2020 12:24:31 AM
Sigvar is distracted from his pondering on the "new" and "strange" gods that are presented here b the merchant.Prudence and Trayvin as always handle the interruption with style and grace and let the merchant down easy.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=41 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+22=30 ; Sunday August 9th, 2020 7:23:00 PM Yessit Michael thows a quick salute and walks off, ready to find a good secure inn for them to plan their next move. He wants X things in this inn.
Security, locking doors, more than one exit. good food, at least 2 meals a day, and good beer social. staying in a dive can only hurt them at this point, more is to be learned among the tradesmen and craftsmen this time around.
but to find these things he will need a guide. he adopts the attitude and bearing of a tired traveler and walks down the road looking lost. he asks city guardsmen where the inns are and hopefully one fo the inns is smart enough to hire some street urchins to scour the city for folks like him. heck, the better ones might pay the urchin enough he won't try and steal from Michael.
Perception 41 (looking for guards, street urchins, and callers for inns. perform 24 (to play the part of the weary traveler) Perception 30 (looking out for my wallet and stuff, keeping it safe from grubby little fingers.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+20=22 ; Sunday August 9th, 2020 9:18:41 PM
(OOC: Anna was getting beast shape I as her daily unlimited SLA so she is either walking around Wedding City as a Green Woman with Red Grass hair or she borrowed Nikolai's hat of disguise in which case she looks human.)
Anna hears about how interesting the temple of Warrd is herself and decides to wander down there herself. If she hears the 2 men talking about how someone drank so much they turned into a weasel she tells them, "You mean like this?" and she uses her Beast Shape 1 to take the form of a dire weasel (reskinned badger) before returning to her original form.
She then regroups with her squad and says, "Do you think the commander could be struck by a spell? Aren't there spells out there that reduce your mental capacity? (Know:Arcana) Wouldn't that lend creedence to your theory that she isn't being abducted by a dragon but an actual caster?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Monday August 10th, 2020 12:20:53 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Ki 6/9, staff of healing charges 8/10 Treasure: A silver pearl (functions as a +4 equivalent Eberyon Tear: Holy, Ghost Touch, Undead Bane)
Nikolai suppresses a giggle when the merchant tries to flatter Pru and Trayvin and get some business. He has to turn away to hide his mirth, but also to hide the very fast heartbeats. 'I don't think we'll ever be here for anything other than work...'
Nikolai turns back and asks the merchant, "The best present for a wedding is the perfect nuptial suite. Which inn would you recommend for this, uhm, special present?"
DM RobC - "I'll take a pass on the marriage thing..." d20+10=16 ; Monday August 10th, 2020 3:35:48 AM "Oh no. Please accept my apologies. I didn't realise." Sumidi takes a step back from Pru and Trayvin and looks awfully surprised "Not to each other? Of course! How could I miss it. THIS must be the gentleman who has captured your heart" He turns from Trayvin to look at Sigvar "Such a strong and powerful man too. Please, allow me to offer you a discount for my mistake, sir. Just for you I will give a 10, no, 20 percent discount off my prices!"
Sense Motive vs DC16: Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling this is a very well rehearsed routine. No malice or foul intentions mind you. Just a salesman trying to bring in business in a competitive environment}
Nikolai keeps with the wedding angle, inquiring on where they might stay the night. "A nuptial suite? Wonderful! Why, there would be no better than the Blushing Queen! Delicious food, exquisitely decorated, and they are very discreet. It's just down the way there, and turn left. Be sure and tell them that Sumidi sent you and they'll take very good care of you. If you are interested in flowers or perhaps some tailored clothes, I would be glad to be of service. I could have them sent straight to you there if you desire?"
Anna decides to cause a little mischief by scaring the two poor guys standing harmlessly outside the front of the temple. Their jaws drop and they back away until their backs are right at the wall of the temple, clearly scared. As if life wasn't tough for them already. Meanie.
If there is good news it's that Captain Palance is alive. Anna knows that there are plenty of spells that can affect a persons mind and the way they think. Does that mean Palance was captured by a caster rather than a dragon?
Michael leaves the party to scout around a little. He is gone for around 30mins before returning to the party.
He didn't need to look far for an inn. There are plenty to choose from. It's harder to find one that isn't nice in this part of town! Some advertise that there are no rooms available though the tavern areas are all open for food and drink. Others advertise specials, such as "Free ale for father of the bride". He asks any local guards he sees and they are happy to give him a few tips. He may play the part of the weary traveler but they recognise someone with money easily enough.
He gathers all the information and in terms of a place with a room, he narrows it down to three: - The Bell and Bulette. This place is of comfortable quality. The kind of place a traveler might stay. Its main draw is their selection of wines imported from several far away places. There are currently 2 rooms available. - The Sultry Sanctuary. An inn of modest quality. Good for the average person looking to have a special time. It's known for the varied cuisine prepared by a talented chef. There are currently 3 rooms available. 1 is a suite. - The Gilded Glass Inn. This inn is for those with gold to spend. It's always a comfortable temperature inside no matter what the weather is like outside. If you are looking for delicacy then this is the place for you. There are currently 4 rooms available
All of them meet the other basic criteria he had, though none have any patio lanterns (sorry Pompous). All have the option of candles on the tables though if you're looking for mood lighting.
He does find out a little more about the Blushing Queen: it is tailored for romance and couples. Meals for two, live music, flowers and chocolates sent straight to the room, dedicated room attendants, etc. It has a very good reputation and it's owned by someone named Sumidi.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Monday August 10th, 2020 7:50:43 AM
Sigvar is not charmed by this city. It is filled with actors and fools and they need neither right now. They need info and to get on with the mission. He snorts when the merchant changes targets to him and pointedly ignores the man.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Monday August 10th, 2020 1:40:49 PM
Pru isn't any more enamored of the situation than Sigvar is. She cannot fathom why anyone would travel to a strange city, away from friends and family, to get married. She thought of weddings she'd attended back home, with Brother Talford beaming as he performed the ceremony, and Dalia Sharpe singing a lovely solo hymn. Then would come the reception, with Granny Teabury's chicken salad, and Farmer Ryman's special wine, and a wedding-cake lovingly decorated by the Croft sisters. How could Wedding City possibly compare to friends and neighbors gathering to celebrate?
Pru puts those thoughts aside, and drags herself back to the present. "I can cast a Magnificent Mansion inside an inn room," she reminds her friends. "Though it might look odd, one room for all of us. Let's concentrate on taverns for the moment, and see if we can find anyone who's seen a dragon."
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ Monday August 10th, 2020 10:02:07 PM
Pompous may be a ranger by trade, but he was born the son of a wealthy trader and is no stranger to the pomp and circumstances around him. He sees how uncomfortable the others are but as the least of rank among the group his job is to wait for orders and provide support to the others.
He does offer somewhat sheepishly... “ The Gilded Glass Inn sounds nice... “
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 Monday August 10th, 2020 10:48:37 PM
Anna says, "I like the idea of just getting one room and then staying in the magnificent mansion inside of the room. I wonder what the gossip would be like if we did this trick but chose the Blushing Queen after all? I'm sure we'd give 'em something to talk about."
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Monday August 10th, 2020 10:51:17 PM
Michael knowing that Pru will probably cast that manse spell where ever they go. opts for the Sultry Sancturary. he gets the suite. he also orders food for the party. asking the chef if he can "make us something good." then telling him that yes it's vague, but all that means is that he has a lot of wiggle room.
Michael makes his way back to the party and gives them the room keys. he then wanders over to the Temple of Wardd. and goes in. He wanders the place for a while. listening to the folk talk, keying on the mention of a dragon or other interesting tidbits. he finds the head cleric and asks where the basement is? he says he has a donation for it. and shows him is old Rapier +1 keen. It's been really lucky for me, I'd like to pass this luck on to someone else that needs it.
He then goes and finds a day laborers bar. he hangs around it and listens for news of a dragon.
around 5 ish he goes back to the Hotel and has dinner then it's back out to the streets looking for clues.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday August 11th, 2020 1:19:49 AM
Nikolai remembers how persistent the merchants are here. When Michael returns with the Inn situation, he reminds everyone "Just remember, we are wearing the Mailed Fist uniforms. Let's make sure we don't leave the wrong impression."
Michael's choice seems a good one so that's where they'll go for 'appearances'.
DM RobC - "Let's make sure we don't leave the wrong impression." Tuesday August 11th, 2020 3:11:23 AM
The party have lost interest in the 'bargains' on offer in the market stalls and have no wish to keep discussing things with Sumidi. He doesn't seem too sad about it though as he leaves you to approach another unsuspecting nearby group "Oh! Would you just look at you two?! ... "
Pompous doesn't mind shelling out a couple of extra gold for somewhere nice, but Michael has already booked and paid for a room at the Sultry Sanctuary. Michael, in fact, has his whole day planned out! (...but we'll be pacing that to fit in with the rest of the party)
The party decide to go with the plan of casting another Magnificent Mansion regardless of the room they book at an inn.
The Sultry Sanctuary is a pretty nice place. The kind of inn that you might spend a night away with your significant other.
There are about ten other patrons in the tavern area of the establishment. They're sitting in small groups, sharing meals, drinks and laughs. It's only a little after noon so the lunch crowd is probably still on the way.
The place is known for its cuisine and Michael places an order to let them serve whatever is good. The bartender is a quite attractive young-looking female dwarf. She has shiny blonde hair, kept in a top-knot style. Physically, she looks like she'd be strong enough to take on unruly customers. She smiles to Michael and gives a nod, knowing full well that they will be in for a treat.
He excuses himself and heads back to the temple of Warrd
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The party (sans Michael) arrive and are able to find a table big enough and await the meal. It does take a little longer than you would normally expect for meals to be served, but when they finally arrive you can understand the delay.
An older male dwarf arrives at the table and carefully places three plates in the middle of the table. He heads back to the kitchen area, then returns with three more. All are placed in the center of the table for the party to choose from.
"Ladies. Sirs." he gestures to each plate in turn "Blackened chunks of veal with a ginger marinade served over rice and artichoke. Braised duck in a thick gravy served with noodles and a side of red peppers. A scallop chowder with assorted grains, mushrooms, garlic, and turnips. Herb-crusted venison in garlic sauce on a bed of noodles and a helping of caramelized onions. Leaves of red lettuce coated in a balsamic dressing and tossed with baby artichokes. Rotisserie-cooked fish in a thick sauce served over mashed potatoes and a helping of celery."
"Would you like any drinks with your meals?"
--------------------- Michael...
Michael heads back to the Temple of Wardd. The same two men are still standing outside. They watch Michael very carefully, still unsettled by the person who changed shape in front of them not long ago.
Inside it is quite busy. Priests in green clothes are scattered about the room and are speaking to small groups and pairs of people. It's unusual to see priests of Wardd wear matching outfits but they probably have their reasons.
He slowly walks the perimeter of the room. The conversations that he overhears are all very similar: people looking for a little luck for their 'special day', for their lives together, for their children, and so forth. In almost all cases he observes people handing items over to the priests as offerings. "My grandmother wore this locket every day and lived to be 202!" (that from an elf woman), "I found this single pearl on the sand and the next day I met my wife", "This arrow was shot straight at my head! My brother got in the way and was killed, but how lucky was I that I lived!", and so on.
--------------------- OOC to All: Feel free to make any checks that you think could apply to gathering information, whether actively asking people, eavesdropping or anything else you come up with :)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] d20+21=38 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 3:08:13 PM
"Goodness." Pru looks at the food, then her companions. "I've never cared much for venison, but I'd eat any of the others. Who wants to choose first?"
Assuming they eventually get the food sorted out, Pru would like to chat to other people in the dining room. The usual: isn't this a nice place, isn't the food sublime, where are you from, I've never been there; is it nice, and oh, by the way, have you seen a dragon. Diplomacy 38.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet d20+9=25 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 6:14:47 PM
Sigvar is impressed by the food. Either the scallops or the herb crusted venison would be a nice appetizer....wait, these are entrees? Luckily he has his rations to pad out the small portions meant for normal sized people. Sigvar too uses diplomacy to find out any information on the passing dragon. Diplomacy 25
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+17=32 ; d20+9=27 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 11:05:13 PM
Anna says to the server, "May I have a glass of mead?"
She then samples the various delicacies. She doesn't really need to eat, but this is a special occasion and she doubts anyone is coming for them here.
As she eats she observes the people in the dining room and the conversations being had (Perception: 32)
When she is ready she too joins the conversation (Diplomacy: 27)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=35 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2020 11:15:53 PM
Though he may have missed the dining experience. Michael still listens in on what's going on at the Temple of Wardd.
When he comes back to the Hotel after his absolution he is a bit disappointed he missed the spread but he realizes that he did not set the time for the meal as he should have so the fault is on him.
He asks the pretty dwarven lady if he might have a bowl of "whatever they have on the stove".
He eats quickly and chats up the dwarven lady. asking open-ended questions to get her to talk about herself. Before he leaves he asks a particular question.
"has anyone mentioned seeing a dragon in the last few days?
perception 35 (did i hear anything useful at the temple of Wardd? ) will take 10 on diplo rolls, I"m not trying to seduce or get anything off the dwarven lady, but some non critical information. and being as folk love to talk about themselves and love to give their opinion to DC bar should be pretty low.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday August 12th, 2020 1:13:34 AM
Nikolai practices his dwarven with the serving dwarven lady. He's a bit rusty as he's had very few occasions to use the language since the early days in the Fist. in dwarven "Good afternoon Miss. How are you stocked up on dwarven ale? I know it is early for such a strong drink, but we've had a mess of a time getting here I'd like a mug of your best dwarven ale you got in stock. I bet your customers don't have half the problems getting to Wedding City that we've had, hah!"
DM RobC - "Has anyone mentioned seeing a dragon in the last few days?" Wednesday August 12th, 2020 3:55:34 AM
Michael returns from the Temple of Wardd with a few interesting tidbits of information. Apparently the temple of Kevintar has seen a tenfold increase in business since his return to the Wold. People no longer feel the need to hide their devotion to him.
The dwarven bartender smiles on seeing his return, and at his request for food, puts through an order for the scallop chowder. She heads into the kitchen and returns with a steaming bowl of chowder and two thick chunks of crusty bread to help mop it up with.
Michael's attempt to chat her up and get her to talk about herself is met with mixed results. An attractive female barmaid in a place called Wedding City? Yeah, she's heard it all before. She doesn't really get into talking about herself and the open-ended questions are tactfully avoided. She's professional enough though to answer his question about a dragon. "Yeah, a few people say they saw a big one flying around nearby a week or so ago. Why do you ask?"
There is a break in the conversation as Nikolai joins them for a drink and a chat.
"Best dwarven ale it is" The bartender takes a pewter tankard from behind the counter and fills it from a nearby cask. She places it on the counter in front of Nikolai, but before he can take it she proceeds to drop a small rock into it! "This stout is Mountain's Bounty. Volcanic rocks from the Scab give it a true mining flavor. Don't worry. We clean them in between drinks"
"So..." she seems a little more comfortable now and speaks to both Michael and Nikolai ".. what problems did you have getting here, and why the interest in dragons?"
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Anna and Pru strike up a conversation with a nearby half-orc couple enjoying a lunch away from the kids. They've finished their meals and are relaxing with some glasses of red wine. They're happy to have a chat with the friendly pair "We try and have some time to ourselves once a month and love the food here" the woman explains "They do an AMAZING slow cooked roast beef here. I'm not sure what ingredients they use, but they must be hard to get. They only make it once a month. You just need to be lucky enough to be here on the day."
"You remember the last time we ate it?" The man smiles and Anna notices the woman blush a little.
The server arrives with a mug of very sweet mead for Pru.
Talk shifts from the food, to the establishment ("I don't think anyone knows when it was built. The staff are so lovely here"), to the town ("Such a wonderful and happy place. We've lived here all our lives"), and then on to any local excitement. Pru nudges the topic of dragons.
The woman places her hand on Pru's "You know, I heard that a green dragon was sighted last week flying just off the coast! Can you believe it? An actual giant dragon here?"
She seems excited by the idea.
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Sigvar turns to the table behind the party. It's a group of three young men - a dwarf, an elf and a half-elf - who look like they're enjoying a 'liquid lunch'. They're already starting to collect a few empty mugs on the table. They're in good spirits, telling stories and laughing, having a good time but not disturbing anyone. When they see Sigvar looking at them they give a good spirited "Hey! Join us!" Best Sigvar can tell is that these three are catching up and reminiscing about their childhoods. Some of the stories are really funny and no doubt exaggerated to make them so. He waits for the right time to jump into the conversation and then brings up the topics of dragons and one that might have been seen nearby.
The elf's eyes goes wide. "Dragon? Wow. Sounds like you might want to talk to Nooks" The dwarf shakes his head and sighs "Nooks? Are you sure?" The elf nods insistantly "Yeah! Nooks!" He looks to Sigvar and leans in a little closer "You want to go find ol' Nooks Juyoe. He's a secretive little halfling guy. He's always looking for investors to help fund his expeditions. I hear he's got an interest in dragons right now." "Of course people that fund his ventures often don't see their money returned" The half-elf chimes in The dwarf just sighs again.
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Trayvin and Pompous enjoy their food, as more patrons enter the tavern and start to fill the tables.
--------- OOC: In case anyone was wondering, you have CC access right now. Feel free to do some shopping there and then we'll work out how to get the gear in game :)
CATACOMBS pop up store! OPEN NOW! Trade in your pearls and other excess treasures!
" SWEET! " "GUYS! GUYS! BRING THE LOOT!"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Wednesday August 12th, 2020 4:57:48 PM " Since no one else wanted it I'll take that Pearl of the sirens too. If this dragon is underwater like we think I want to be able to fight there. The sirens were a wake up call. To the men at the table. " Where can I find this Nooks fellow? Sounds like he may have information I am looking for."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Wednesday August 12th, 2020 5:01:41 PM
Pru carefully slides the mead over to Anna, the person who ordered it.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday August 12th, 2020 8:49:20 PM Looks like we have a few leads to follow up on. If those don't work out I will make some new inquiries at some of the temples we have not visited yet.
OOC- I'm back. And kudos to the DM for making me hungry from reading a post. Can I nominate you for a hero point in your own game?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:34:28 PM
Anna says, "Are both orange Ioun Stone pearls spoken for? I know Pru took one. It may make sense to give them to an actual caster but it would increase the power of my morphamancy and more-phamancy"
Anna sips her mead and asks the 2 women, "By Giant Dragon do you mean size Huge, size Gargantuan or size Collosal?"
Trayvin, posted by Shane P Thursday August 13th, 2020 12:15:43 AM
Trayvin sits back and listens. this meal is really really good.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Thursday August 13th, 2020 12:19:53 AM
Michael looks at the Dwarven lady with interest. We are with the Mailed Fist and we are on a mission to rescue a VIP from a Dragon, we've been tracking it for the past week, he led us here, now we are looking to pick the trail back up and find him and the VIP.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+2=11 ; Thursday August 13th, 2020 1:29:47 AM
Nikolai grins as the rock is put in. 'Washed after each use? The ale itself is a cleanser!' he muses, then takes a loooong drink.
Cons +2 = 11
"Man, they DO make it strong here, hic," he blurts.
"Like my short friend here said, we are looking for a specific dragon. It would seem that people see dragons flying by and don't think twice about it. Rather unusual, wouldn't you say? But we need to know about where the dragon crossed over from land to sea, you see? Haha!" Doing his best to hold his liquor, Nikolai can't help himself with the pun. On the other hand, he does NOT order another Mountain Stout.
DM RobC - "Like my short friend here said, we are looking for a specific dragon" Thursday August 13th, 2020 4:04:08 AM
Michael and Nikolai get more direct with their questions and intentions. "VIP huh? Have to be pretty important for a dragon to take an interest in you I'd wager." she then looks to Nikolai and grins as he enjoys the ale.
"A lot of people around here look for omens and often in places there aren't any. To some a dragon sighting means that their children will be born strong, or that such a rare event means the marriage is blessed. It didn't hurt anyone after all. You don't need to tell me it's not that. Dragons mean trouble. That's all there is to it. Green ones I hear are some of the nastiest. Probably do a bit of damage if it wanted to."
"Good to know that some of the Fist are here looking into it. Who, ah, who's footing the bill? Paying for Fist mercs to be here, that is. That VIPs family got gold or something?"
She pauses and looks at the pair before continuing "Listen, I'm not sure if there's a finders fee or anything or if this even helps you or not, but the way I hear it there have been two sightings. First was a dragon flying along the coast, away from the city at night and into Fargunia. Not sure what color it was but given dragons aren't everyday occurrences here, chances are it's that green one you're after. Not many people saw or heard about that one. The next day was when one was spotted flying back this way. That's the one people have been gossiping about."
The girl starts lining up a few mugs on the counter in anticipation of lunch time business.
"You seem like nice guys. I'll ask some of the regulars to see what they know. See if I can find out any more for you. You're staying here, right?"
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Pru passes the mead along to Anna after the careless waiter delivered it to the wrong person.
Anna tries to get a little more information about the dragon that was sighted "Well, ah, I don't know. I didn't see it. I heard about it from my friend Haldir, who heard from Mr Torqen, that... " The story goes on for a couple more people. In the end Anna is able to piece together that the dragon was somewhere between gargantuan and super-colossal (bigger than colossal: 40x40) and may depend on who you ask. People haven't seen a dragon around here before and the reports vary. It was also flying at the time and off the coast so they weren't close enough to gauge it other than to say 'really big'.
"What do you think?" The half-orc woman drinks from her wine and leans closer, clearly engaged "Is it dangerous?".
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The elf winces and leans back a little in his chair "Ooh. Well. I'm trying to remember the last time I saw him. Sometimes my memory is that bad I can barely remember my own name" He eyes the empty mugs on the table and looks back to Sigvar. The party clearly stand out as wealthy. The standard ale in this place is pricier than some, but you pay for the atmosphere :) (1 pint = 2sp)
The dwarf doesn't want to be a part of this any more. He shakes his head and stands "I have to go. Good luck finding your dragon, friend"
The elf and half-elf bid him well and then focus back on Sigvar... and the empty mugs.
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Pompous is ready to do some shopping. He's got a lot of gold in his pocket and wants to spend it. The others discuss keeping some of the treasure.
Trayvin is feeling good that the party have some leads. Whether any of them will be fruitful is a whole other question
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OOC: LOL! Thanks Brian. I'm just glad you're enjoying the game. I haven't DM'd for a while so am still feeling a little rusty. If anyone has any feedback on what I could do better please email me.
Good posting so far this week too folks!
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Thursday August 13th, 2020 3:48:35 PM
"Dragons are quite dangerous," Pru assures the half-orc woman. "I'm very glad this one doesn't seem interested in the city. We need to find it before it hurts more people."
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ Thursday August 13th, 2020 5:25:55 PM
Pompous joins Nikki and Mikey. The ranger looks quite excited... Seeing that he's interupting something,,, he bows to the ladies... before addressing the the duo...
" Pop up Catacombs.... here.... now.... need my share of the loot.... need to buy shiney stuff.... LET'S GO!!! "
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 Thursday August 13th, 2020 8:48:56 PM
Anna takes another sip of her mead and says, "Yes, dragons can be a real hassle. Bigger than Collosal you say? I didn't know that was possible."
Anna says to Pru, "Do you think the massive dragon could be an illusion? I don't see how a spell caster could grow to such a large size through a spell unless the caster is ridiculously powerful."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 13th, 2020 9:29:09 PM
Sigvar is more than happy to buy a couple of rounds for the table, either this same ale or something a bit better. To him, Nooks sounds like an outfitter who values his clients, um, exclusivity to their particular expedition. But if he has solid information then it is worth talking to him.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Thursday August 13th, 2020 10:36:03 PM
Michael seeing how the Mountain Stout hit his Thumb, orders one as well. He also speaks to the barmaids questions. The contract has a confidentiality clause, I cannot divulge names, but I can tell you that it is a landed noble. that about as far as I can go.
Michae puts 2 gp on the table for the drink and puts the change for it in her tip jar. if you find out any more good leads, I would be happy to compensate you for your trouble.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 14th, 2020 1:04:31 AM "But, there are clauses for finder's fees. And considering the size of a dragon's hoard, that could be quite a sum. In any case, we gotta find it first. So, knowing where it crossed from land to sea will give us a good vector point to continue our search. If you can scrape up that information, you'll definitely be on the list of contributors to its capture." Nikolai assures the female dwarven barkeep.
"We'll be staying here for about a day as we look for reliable eyewitnesses."
DM RobC - "Need to buy shiney stuff.... LET'S GO!!!" Friday August 14th, 2020 3:52:03 AM
Michael stays hush about the contract but wants to try one of these dwarven stouts. The bartender is more than happy to oblige. She grabs another pewter tankard and repeats the pouring process, finishing with a rock in it and everything. She slides the drink over to Michael to see how he fares (OOC: Want to make a Con check? Nikolai rolled 11. Just a bit of fun to see who feels it more and who gets bragging rights). There isn't a lot of change from the 2gp, but what is left he leaves for the bartender as a good patron should. It's met with a polite nod from the dwarf.
Nikolai suggests that there is the potential for a finders fee - and a good one at that. "We tend to get a lot of patrons in the evening. I'll ask around to see what people know. Might have something for you tomorrow. The chef puts on a good breakfast. Why don't you stop by then?"
Pompous then hurtles himself at the duo with exciting news. Shopping time! He's in a rush to spend some gold. Not to worry though. The Catacombs doesn't have closing hours.
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Anna and Pru explain that dragons basically aren't very nice. The woman seems a little worried now. She sits back in her chair and places her hand on her husbands "Maybe it would be best we go check on the children? Perhaps take them camping for a while? I'm sure they'd like that"
The man smiles warmly back at her, clearly not as worried as she is "Alright. Let's go." They stand and excuse themselves "It was nice talking to you. Good luck, er, finding it." They head out of the tavern, hand in hand.
The potential size of the beast has Anna wondering. An illusion spell? A caster of immense power? A dragon type previously unheard of? So many possibilities.
It doesn't change the mission though. Palance has been taken by it and that makes it the target.
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Sigvar shows his appreciation for information by buying a couple of rounds for the table. 2 pieces of gold results in 10 mugs of ale. A drop in the ocean for Sigvar. "Wow! Wasn't expecting so much! One would have been plenty" The elf reaches for one of the mugs, but seeing so many on the table, reaches for a second as well.
"Nooks is a very secretive person. Your best would be to go hang around by the town gates around sunset" The elf says to Sigvar, mug in hand. "Remember. Short little halfling guy" the half-elf adds "Can't miss him".
The pair are no doubt going to have a memorable afternoon.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Friday August 14th, 2020 9:08:39 AM Should we split up for gathering more information? Seems like we have a number of leads to follow up. And we need to get the information as soon as possible so we can stay on the dragon's trail.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Friday August 14th, 2020 12:55:52 PM
"Um. Well, camping," Pru says as the half-orc couple make their plans. "Camping isn't great because you're out in the open. Maybe visit relatives or something? Though I'm sure we'll have this whole situation handled very soon."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Friday August 14th, 2020 8:06:13 PM
Sigvar thanks the two men and after drinking a tankard with them (again, a drop in the ocean) he heads over to shepherd his tipsy Thumb and Michael away from where they can get in trouble. When they are all together he states that he will need someone to accompany him to the town gates at sunset to find this Nooks fellow. " Short little halfling guy they said, can't miss him." Though Sigvar is not sure. He barely has any idea where Michael is most of the time, unless they are in a fight. Then Michael is grinning from behind some unlucky enemy.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+1=19 ; Friday August 14th, 2020 9:43:16 PM
Michael takes a good sip of the beer, nutty with mineral aftertaste that is quite pleasant. from the burn in the back of his throat he estimates the alcohol content to be somewhere between 9 and 14%, the brewer must use a Champaign yeast or really robust bread yeast. the brew settles in his stomach and warmth begins to radiate around his body. Con check 19
Man this is some good beer, it does not hold a candle to a flagon of Lot #69, but it's really good.
to Sigvar, He does not know what he is talking about, we halflings are very easy to miss, it's why we make good thieves. I'm even easier to miss now that I've upgraded my armor. The bar tender had heard some info about a dragon, she's gonna pump her customers for info for us and see what she can find out. any idea where we can find this short halfling guy? I'll go see if I can scout him out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 14th, 2020 10:21:55 PM
Nikolai thinks it a good idea to split up while following the leads. "When gathering information, staying in a large group does not fare as well as it does in onezies or twozies. Michael and Sigvar can tackle the hafling at the gates. But when you do go out, go out in two or more. And don't stay out too late..." Nikolai trails off.
As for himself, he sticks with Pru, whether she goes out bar hopping or stays in.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 Saturday August 15th, 2020 10:31:43 PM
Anna says, "We will have everything sorted out soon. We are the Mailed Fist and that dragon took something of ours that we intend to have back. In the meantime probably best to do as Pru suggests and visit relatives if any live someplace that has strong walls and basements."
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Sunday August 16th, 2020 3:38:44 PM
Trayvin volunteers to see if there is any information to be found at some of the more reputable temples like Ffloy and Pantheon. Anyone care to tag along?
DM RobC - "Anyone care to tag along?" Monday August 17th, 2020 4:34:08 AM
Pru and Anna try to calm the couple as they leave. They make the point that perhaps this isn't the best time for camping. Leaving town though is probably a good idea.
Nikolai thinks it's a good idea to split up and start chasing down leads. They can cover more area that way and hopefully reconvene here later in the evening with some information on the dragon and Commander.
Michael and Sigvar are going to head to the gate and find Nooks. Surely it can't be hard to find a halfling? Michael advises that is just not the case. Hopefully Nooks won't be expecting trouble and will be easy to spot. If he chooses to hide it could make things more complicated.
Trayvin is going to check out some temples. First stop? Temple of Ffloy. Anyone interested in joining him?
Nikolai, Pompous, Pru and Anna aren't sure where they want to go yet. With all the food and drink available in this inn, there's really no need to go out anyway.
“ Be right back with some new shiny stuff. Hee hee ! “
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; Monday August 17th, 2020 7:40:59 AM
perception 14 Sigvar trys to keep an eye out for Nooks but almost everything here seems to distract him.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] d20+21=29 ; Monday August 17th, 2020 2:18:34 PM
Pru looks at Nikolai and Anna. "Let's find another tavern to ask questions at," she says.
She wants to try to find a sort of "blue-collar bar;" a place where the ordinary working people of the city go for a drink. She has an idea that's the place to find somebody who's actually seen this thing.
If the group can find such a place, Pru tries to find out if anybody has seen a dragon. [Diplomacy 29]
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday August 17th, 2020 7:42:16 PM
Looks like Trayvin is solo for now. He informs the Agents still at the Inn where he will be going.
Trayvin stops in at the temple of Ffloy first. He introduces himself and asks some general questions on the state of things in the town before steering the conversation around to recent dragon sightings.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Monday August 17th, 2020 10:26:11 PM
Micahel passes out the gold divisions to everyone and finishes his beer, depending on the time of the night, (early? late? he debates whether or not to go to bed or go out and ask around some more.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+9=16 ; d20+17=27 ; Monday August 17th, 2020 11:48:18 PM
Anna goes with Pru to the next bar (Diplomacy 16 vs 10 to aid another = success: Pru gains a +2 meaning her diplomacy is actually 31)
While at the bar she keeps her eyes and ears open for any interesting discussions regarding dragons (Perception: 27)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+10=16 ; d20+2=8 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 1:16:17 AM
OOC: FYI to DM, some of the Agents have been to Wedding City before and spent several days investigating the mystery of the missing Mailed Fist equipment. So Nikolai and Pru and maybe Anna should have a good idea of the city layout and know where the blue collar parts of town are.
Nikolai follows Pru. Maybe the folklore that a couple seeing a dragon before their wedding is a lucky thing might help pry some information that otherwise might be more difficult to get. He advises Pru of that idea, to pose as an engaged couple, Anna the chaperone, and see how that works.
He puts on his Hat of Disguise to hide the fact he's half elven and to look like a handsome male human of moderate means, and the physique of a dock worker, the hat being that of a sailor.
Having been on ships numerous times, he knows a good bit of the lingo and the mannerisms. He let's Pru do most of the talking though.
Disguise check +10 = 16 +1 (luckstone) = 17 Diplomacy Aid another +2 = 8 +1 (luckstone) = 9
DM RobC - "Let's find another tavern to ask questions at" Tuesday August 18th, 2020 6:26:16 AM
The party split three ways again. It's getting to the later part of the afternoon now. The sun won't be in the sky much longer
------------- Pru, Nikolai and Anna head out to look for a working class tavern. There aren't any on the main road, but it's easy enough to find one off the path: The Boot and Badger. A tavern for the people if ever there was one. The ale is cheap (and probably watered down) and the atmosphere loud. The language from some of the nearby tables can be described as 'colorful' at best.
Pru and Anna find two men who are more than happy to have a couple of women join them. They sit up straight and everything. The conversation starts normally enough as the men discuss the developments in the town
"Can you believe it? Another three temples have just been built. Surely that's enough for the town" "Get out. There's four new ones. There's a new one for Gargul. That other temple has seen better days so no wonder they need another. There's a new one for Maab too. No idea why they need a fourth one. It's massive too! I thought those people liked the outdoors. Then there's that one for Serenbeth. I'm kind of glad about that. It'd be good for families I think. There's that new one just down the way too. Some god I've never heard of. Scald? Is that it?" "I dunno. Temple for Domi is all I need" He nods and flexes his bicep (what little there is of it).
Pru then subtly turns the talk towards dragons. "Hey, I heard one was seen not far from here. Just off the coast. A real big m.. dragon" He catches his tongue before using any unsavory language in front of the ladies. "Yeah, great big green one I heard." The other one join in. He starts shuffling his seat a little closer to Anna "Of course, it's lucky it didn't land. I'm pretty handy with a sword, you see. It'd be another nice trophy to mount on the wall at my house". He's close enough that you can smell his breath. It's one of those smells that is so strong you can taste it.
Nikolai finds a man who smells of the sea. You know, salt water and 'fishy'. He's happy to have a chat, though it doesn't look like he'll be buying any rounds. Where others are drinking large pints, he only has a small mug. He's happy to have a chat though, and starts talking about his latest catches and the one-that-got-away. At the topic of dragons he just shakes his head. "I missed all the excitement. Me and the boys were out fishing. Didn't see a thing. We were only a few miles off the coast too"
------------- Trayvin heads to the temple of Ffloy. The inside is set up with a series of small tables, to which he is waved over to by one of the priests. The priest is ready to start talking to him about his finances "Now tell me, have you made sure you have invested wisely? Not all of the businesses here will be profitable", though Trayvin turns the talk back to general topics about the town.
The cleric is more than happy to talk with a fellow follower "Trade in the town has been very good lately. Though we're told by reliable sources that the best spots on the main road for vendors are obtained by paying bribes to city officials. Not sure if there is anything we can really do about it. Taxes get paid and business thrives"
As for talk about a dragon, Trayvin isn't able to gather any new information. A dragon was sighted. Some people excited. Some people scared. No definitive location for it.
------------- Sigvar goes out to try and find this Nooks fellow.
He positions himself near the gates per the directions of the young elf lad. There is a lot to see and distract him. Some of the traders are closing up their stalls and the crowds are thinning. There are still a few stalls open should anyone head out to the streets later looking for that last minute item. There are people still on the streets but no obvious halfling.
Outside the gates Sigvar can see a couple of guards on smoke break. They still have uniforms on but have obviously popped outside the gates for some peace and quiet.
One of them notices the taur standing there and gives a nod. He whispers something quietly and the other guard turns to have a quick look at Sigvar before looking back to his friend. They don't seem alarmed at all. Just two guys having a smoke. Whatever they're saying though, you can't hear it.
------------- Michael and Pompous aren't exactly sure what they want to do just yet. Shopping is still a priority though.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet d20+5=18 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 10:16:08 AM
Perception 18 Sigvar continues to look for the halfling. Noticing the guards he steps over and greets them. He asks them about their day, comments on how calm and well mannered the citizenry is for such a large town ( He has worked crowd control before but this place seems well ordered for all the crazy goings on). He finally brings the topic around to dragons and asks if they have seen anything. He heard a rumor and wanted to look into it. Diplomacy 13 After chatting with the guards he resumes looking for Nooks.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:57:28 AM
Pompous has a big smile on his face as he makes his way back to the group from the Catacombs. His boots are shiny. His new specks have a glow about them as well. But those bracers... his upgraded bracers look really fletching... I mean fetching....
He pauses in the town center and casts speak with animal starts summoning a flying creature to join him.
He grins as he waits for the griffin to arrive to him.
—— Casts speak with animal then summon nature’s ally (4)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] d20+21=27 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 1:27:45 PM
"Well, I'm glad you're good with a sword," Pru says, "because I'm completely hopeless with weapons." Not a lie; her sergeants had said so on more than one occasion.
"But, who saw the dragon? I mean, actually saw it? Is there anybody you know of?" [Diplomacy 27]
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday August 18th, 2020 3:57:30 PM
Trayvin says to the priest, Well it may be a bit early in my career to be worried about investing. But I do agree the economy seems to be going very well. Do you think the bribery is an issue, or more of a business as usual situation?
Once the conversation wraps up, Trayvin will thank the priest and move on to the temple of Pantheon.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=35 ; d20+22=24 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:01:27 PM
Michael kind of faded into the background as he is wont to do when in the cities, old habits die hard. still he follows Sigvar out to the gates and looks around for this Nook fellow. he also keeps an eye on Sigvar, big minotaurs can sometimes attract the wrong sort.
Perception 35 to find NoOks perception 24 Looking for trouble in general.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+9=23 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 11:28:00 PM
(Diplomacy : 23 vs DC 10 to aid another for Pru; Pru's Diplomacy Roll is 29)
Anna says, "I'm not bad with most weapons myself though for the most part I prefer to take the form of a plant, animal, magical beast or dragon and let my natural weapons do the talking for me, though if I have to use a manufactured weapon I can hold my own. Tell me would you say this dragon was somewhere between gargantuan and super collosal?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday August 19th, 2020 1:15:57 AM
Nikolai notices the small mug. When he orders a large ale, he also orders one for the sailor.
"Her you go, have one on me. My crew and I fought some Seaweed Sirens and killed them. So I have a few extra coppers to spend. That's what we do. We travel the coastal areas looking for Sahuagin, Harpies, sea serpents, whatever plagues the sea lanes. For a fee of course. But all for the good of the trading companies and the safety of towns like this one, so near the coast.
That's why I asked about a dragon sighting. Dragons love treasure and ships carry all sorts of stuff so it would be just a matter of time that a dragon would start smacking his lips on such easy prey. However, if we could find where such a dragon is laird, we could put a stop to it before any lives are lost.
In your travels in these waters, do you have an idea of where such a dragon's lair could be? I heard it was a green dragon.
Mind you, anyone with valid information will get a good share of the hoard."
DM RobC - "I heard it was a green dragon" Wednesday August 19th, 2020 5:07:15 AM
The sun is starting to set...
--------------- Pru and Anna press the men for more information
"You want someone who saw it? Pfft. Easy, my brother Wes. Came running home so fast. Darn near wet himself he was that scared" He starts laughing like it's the funniest thing he's ever heard. Small drops of ale fly from his mouth and land on the table. "It's a dragon! IT'S A DRAGON! Those were his words. Ahh.. too funny". His laughs die down to chuckles. "By the time he calmed down we got more from him. He wasn't in any real danger. Just saw it flying down by the water's edge. He was so far away from it chances are it didn't even see him. He reckons it was at least... AT LEAST a 30 footer"
OOC: Do NPCs know the relative sizes?
--------------- Nikolai buys the man a drink to which the chap is very appreciative "Aw you didn't have to do that" He raises the mug with a 'cheers' and takes a sip "You took care of the sirens? That's fantastic! It's been years since we've been able to fish there. The things are.. should I say were.. so dangerous that it just wasn't safe. There's going to be plenty of fish on the table soon" He seems happier about the sirens being gone than he does the beer, and that's saying something!
Nikolai then starts talking more about the dragon
"You see. That's just the thing. I wasn't fishing too far from here at the time. People saw it, but I didn't. How come? If you ask me..." he leans in closer to Nikolai "I don't think it went too far. I don't think it went too far at all." He's getting a little more serious now "Look. I think there's a few ways to explain it. Either the dragon flew away when noone was looking. Pffft! Or it up and turned itself invisible and flew off somewhere, or it's made some secret den that noone knows of, or, you know, what if it doesn't look like a dragon any more? What if.. what if it looks just like you or me? That'd be something" He nods to Nikolai and takes a sip of ale.
--------------- "I imagine bribery is just one of those issues that exists everywhere there is something that a person wants and doesn't mind paying for" The cleric responds "Nothing out of the norm. Just something we are keeping an eye on. Trade should be based on the product, not any illegitimate means of attracting business". The cleric bids him well, and as Trayvin leaves, closes the temple doors behind him.
Trayvin starts to make his way to the Temple of Pantheon. It's a few blocks away. By the time he arrives the doors are closed. Evidently justice sleeps around here. He can see that there is a type of noticeboard board at the front of the temple. Looking at it he can see that it is a list of alleged criminals that the Justicars are searching for. No rewards are listed however. None of the names or descriptions sound familiar. Looks like a dead end.
--------------- Pompous is feeling quite pleased with his new purchases. He decides now is a good time to bring a magical animal into the middle of the town. At least most of the crowds have gone. The reaction from those nearby may not have been what he was expecting. There are screams of terror and people fleeing when the griffon magically appears. Keep in mind - the last unusual winged thing they saw here was a big green dragon. Amidst the screams are calls for help: "Guards! Guards! Help!"
The town center has now cleared of people.
It would seem Pompous is going to have some explaining to do when the guards arrive.
Fortunately he does now have a griffon standing beside him.
--------------- Sigvar still can't see that halfling about. He notices the guards and goes over to introduce himself. Fist uniforms are widely recognized and the guards don't seem too bothered by him. One even offers his tobacco pouch to Sigvar, should he care to join them. They're pretty relaxed about things. They are off duty after all. "Yeah, the people here aren't too bad. You get the occasional crazy, and some of the larger events can cause us some grief. Still, much rather be here than in Dirt City"
"You got that right." The other guard gives a knowing nod and looks to Sigvar "So what's your story? What are you here for?"
Naturally, the topic turns to dragons.
The guards smile and start to chuckle "Ah. Big game hunter then. Well, you're right. One was flying off the coast here not long ago. Pretty big one too. I was on duty at the time and saw it myself. Didn't seem to be in much of a hurry. Just flew about here and then disappeared. Poof!" He exhales a puff of smoke to enforce his point.
"You hoping to see one tonight? That why you're out here?"
Michael keeps an eye on the proceedings. Sigvar doesn't look to be in any danger from the guards, other than from potential smoke inhalation. Despite looking, he doesn't notice any halflings in the area.
--------------- OOC: Do you have any way to communicate with each other over distances? I'm curious what will happen if someone actually gets in danger...
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:04:06 AM " Well I wouldn't mind spotting it, would save me alot of time and grief, but actually I was sent here to find a chap that might have more information on it. The men I spoke to called him Nooks. Said if I came here at sunset I should be able to spot him and perhaps talk to him about it. The way they described him was as an outfitter, someone who could get an adventurer to their target. Or they might have sent me here to get robbed, but I wasn't particularly worried about that. The Fist generally teaches their members a bit of swordplay." " By the way, If I HAD to defend myself what are the rules of engagement in the city? Am I merely supposed to maim the offender and wait for the guard or what? I don't want to be on the wrong side of an argument here."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:07:15 AM
OOC we have the ability for Prudence to cast Mind Link I think is the name of the spell, but I didn't hear that happen before we left. As far as I know we are each on our own out here. Also trying to weigh the pros and cons of purchases . I should be done soon and get my order into the catacombs.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Wednesday August 19th, 2020 3:38:44 PM
"That does sound big," Pru says. "Is there any chance we could talk with your brother?"
[OOC: do we hear the commotion out in the street and somebody calling for the guards?]
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+23=25 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2020 7:07:22 PM
Michael finds a spot on a wall, a corner, or up a flag pole, somewhere that he can observe. he then looks for any halflings in the crowd. but it turns out the place he finds if quite poor. A wagon pulls up in front of him almost as soon as he settles down to watch.
Perception: 25
He thinks to himself. you know, when we are all split up like this would be the perfect time for something to happen, Wardds fingers! we need a way of staying in contact! .
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday August 19th, 2020 8:43:50 PM
With the temples apparently closing up for the night, Trayvin makes his way back to the Inn the Agents are staying at.
In griffonese... if that is even a word... Pompous communicates with the summoned beast .
“ Hello my feathered friend... seems like your presence is upsetting the locals.. how would you feel about me riding on you back for a flight around the block?”
ooc> I’m not clear if the spell allows this. DM call??
If the griffon cooperates, Pompous climbs on and leads the griffon on a quick flight away from the town square. He’s not nervous about falling off the beast. Between his armor’s flight ability and his new boots of levitation, he’d be fine. After the short flight, he’ll lead the griffon back to where they started before dismounting and dismissing the creature.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday August 20th, 2020 1:11:30 AM
Nikolai acts surprised at the suggestion that the dragon isn't a real dragon. [b]"Now way! You really mean it? Someone is playing a joke by changing himself into a dragon and flying around? Who's he, or she, trying to impress?
Oh well, could be. But say. Where would someone do such a thing and not be seen to change by any fishermen? Are there caves along the coast it would swoop into and change? Surely it didn't change right over the water and take a dive, do you think?
If someone is playing a joke, then it's just a joke. But either way, it would be safer for all fishermen and merchants to know for sure. Who knows the coast best around here?"[b] Nikolai asks while pushing a gold piece on the table towards the fisherman.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+17=19 ; Thursday August 20th, 2020 1:59:36 AM
(Perception: 19; don't think that is enough to hear any commotion) Anna waits to hear the answer to the question posed by Pru.
She then excuses herself and Pru from the conversation with the dragon saying, "You know how it is; Pru and I must use the powder room."
She walks with Pru to wherever the rest room is and says, "I don't suppose you cast telepathic bond on anyone before we split up?"
DM RobC - "well, what a revolting development this is..." Thursday August 20th, 2020 4:51:34 AM
Michael finds a nice quiet place to hide and keep an eye out. He's got eyes on Sigvar, but no halflings.
That matter is about to be wrapped up though, as Sigvar explains his reason for being out here.
"Nooks?!" The guards start chuckling and shaking their heads. "Ah, I think some of kids are having a bit of fun at your expense. Which ones led you on a chase?" asks one.
The other goes into a bit more detail "Yeah, long as I can remember kids have been using Nooks as a scam. Who broke that window? Nooks. Where's that pie gone? Nooks. Nooks Juyoe. Jokes oN you" he shakes his head as well but keeps on smiling. "Hope they didn't take you for too much"
Sigvar then asks about the rules of combat in the city "I'm guessing you're not talking about a plain ol' barfight. Look, if someone attacks you, well, defend yourself. If they're using force, you're allowed to do the same. As long as you can explain yourself to the Justicars at the end of the day. We'll enforce the law, but at the end of the day it's hard for us to argue against them when it's serious crimes. If you don't go on any murder sprees across the city you should be fine."
------------------- Nikolai is enjoying the company of the man at the bar. "I dunno. Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. My mother, Gargul bless her soul, used to tell me all sorts of tales about dragons. Said they could block out the sun with their wings, could cast spells like the most powerful of wizards, and even take the shape of other things. I don't mind telling you I checked under my bed for years just to be safe." He smiles at the memory "I'm saying that if there's a dragon about, well, I didn't see it flying over the sea. I didn't see anything flying that day. Clear skies and nothing over the sea. Not so much as a gull. Great fishing weather". Nikolai places a gold coin on the table and pushes it towards the man. "No. I'll not be having that. It's my turn to buy the round" He waves to the barman and signals for two beers. He pulls some coppers from his pocket and places them on the counter "I insist".
While they wait for the drinks "Know the coast? Well, I don't mean to boast but I grew up here, and not noone knows the seas better than me" He's very proud of this fact "Sure. There's plenty of big gaps and caves and things out there. You lookin' for someone to take you for a cruise? I'd be happy to give you a tour. You could bring the lunch."
------------------- Pompous isn't too keen on the situation he has caused. Fortunately a griffon makes for a great getaway. He tries to explain the situation and his needs in his best griffonese. Ever seen a griffon do an eye-roll? You have now. It would seem that the Speak with Animals spell is not quite right for speaking with magical beasts.
Fortunately it does have a little intelligence and can kind of understand what he wants. It lowers itself for Pompous to climb aboard before lifting into the sky. From high in the air he can see some guards rushing to where he had been standing. They aren't checking the skies.
OOC: Not sure what you're asking, but yep, ride away! Just need a ride check: DC0. But you have a -10 penalty for no saddle and ill-suited mount. With +7 all you need is a 3
------------------- Trayvin heads back to the Sultry Sanctuary. True to her word, the bartender has been poking around the barflys for information.
She gives a jut of her chin when she sees Trayvin enter - a signal to come to the bar. She grabs a mug and starts filling it with ale. "Might be able to help you. That lot.." she looks towards a table in the middle of the room with three jolly men "They saw it coming and going. Said they didn't see where it landed, but it didn't go past the city. So, unfortunately, it's probably real close nearby"
"Those two.." she indicates an elf couple nestled privately at a table "are saying it's a sign and it should be revered as a new deity around here. Nut jobs"
She leaves the mug on the table and starts to walk away "Drinks on me. Just remember that finders fee"
------------------- Pru wants to meet the man's brother, to which he is happy to oblige "Sure. He's back at the house right now. I'd, er, be happy to show you the place". The way he raises his eyebrows is just a little too suggestive.
Anna thinks now is a good time to excuse themselves from the table. Looking back at the table, Pru's admirer is taking the opportunity to spit on his hands and use it to get his hair just right. Has to look his best after all.
Anna is getting a little concerned about how spread out the party is across the town. Right now they have no idea how Michael and Sigvar are faring with Nooks, where Trayvin is, and goodness knows what Pompous is up to. They're spread across 5 locations.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 20th, 2020 8:37:23 AM
Sigvar smiles and has a relieved expression cross his face. " a joke eh? Better that than they were leading me to an ambush to rob me. Just a couple of fellas drinking at the Inn I was in. And no, not planning any kind of tussle, just want to be sure what is allowed If I need to defend myself." After finding he is on a wild dragon chase the Paladin turns and heads back to the Inn where the Agents are staying to see what the others have found out.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Thursday August 20th, 2020 3:01:33 PM
"I didn't," Pru says. "I didn't know we'd be separated this long. Should we go back, do you think?" She glances back at her admirer. "I'm not sure that man is telling the truth, anyway."
Pompous slips and slides on the Griff but manages to maintain himself on the beast without plunging to his death.
He finally orders the Griffon to drop him off at the edge of town before dispelling him (or her...)
With a big grin, he makes his way back to Anna Banana.
Once he finds his friend and with a big grin on his face he utters...
" HEY ANNA, guest what I've been doing!"
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday August 20th, 2020 5:22:45 PM Thank you, Trayvin says to the bartender. I won't forget
Trayvin takes the ale and goes over to the table with the three jolly men. Greetings! I wonder if I might join you for a bit. I'm curious about some local information, and I would be willing to buy a few rounds in exchange for your time. If they do not object, Trayvin sits, orders food and drink for the table, and eventually asks them about the dragon sighting.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+23=35 ; d20+30=45 ; Thursday August 20th, 2020 10:10:33 PM
from where he sits he watches as Sigvar shakes his massive head and begins to walk back towards the Hotel. Michael thinks for a second, shrugs and then gets up and shadows him back.
Perception 35 Stealth 45
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/17/29 CMD 31 d20+1=15 ; Thursday August 20th, 2020 11:50:25 PM
(Sense Motive: 15)
Anna pauses for a moment and tries to get a read on if the brother really exists or not.
If she is reasonably sure she thinks the man exists she says to Pru, "Should we follow up with this guy and his brother just to get one more firsthand account of the dragon?"
Otherwise she says to Pru, "Let's return back to the hotel. Let's grab Nikolai and get out of here."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 21st, 2020 1:28:17 AM
Nikolai thanks the sailor for the fresh beer. "Hmmm... You know of a ship that can sail these coastal waters and get in real close? We'll need to be able to go ashore and inspect these caves. You find us a ship and guide us, We'll bring lunch. We'll meet on the dock tomorrow morning and discuss the ship rental and your fee for the tour. I'm Nikolai, what's your name?"
DM RobC - "I wonder if I might join you for a bit." Friday August 21st, 2020 3:43:00 AM
The party start to reconvene at the inn.
Sigvar and Michael make the walk empty handed. It had been a wild dragon chase (as Sigvar put it) but if all it cost was 2 gold, well, that's not too bad.
Nikolai agrees to the offer for a boat cruise/tour the following day. "The names Wegwart, but folks call me Weggie." The two shake hands and an agreement is made to meet on the docks the next day.
Anna is unable to get a read on the man. Maybe he does have a brother? Maybe he doesn't? Maybe he does, but the brother lives somewhere else? Too hard to say. She and Pru decide to head back to the hotel with Nikolai in tow
The five make it back to the tavern to find Pompous practically giddy and ready to tell what he has been up to. Go on. Ask him!
The group head inside and find Trayvin already trying to buy some information using the commodity of ale.
The men are more than happy to entertain him with stories
"Yeah I was just coming down the road and approaching the town. I didn't even hear it coming. Just 'whoosh' as it flew over my head. Dirt and leaves all whipped up. It was in quite a hurry I don't mind telling you. Well, I think it was in a hurry. Never seen a dragon before. I guess that was fast for them" says the one you learn to be named Rohan. "I didn't see it come back but I saw it leave. I was in the town square on the way home and saw it flying off. I didn't see it fly over the town though. Middle of the town, and I could see it off to the north. I'm just glad it avoided the town." Sverd responds. "What were you doing out at that time of night?" Rohan pries "Never you mind. That's between me and her and hopefully not her husband" Sverd responds with a huge smile. That elicits some laughter from the table. The third man then chimes in. "Don't look at me. I missed it. I was selling my books at the time in the center of the town. Didn't see it at all. I always miss the fun." says Traggart "Well, I just hope someone kills it before it kills us" Sverd announces.
The elves at the next table turn around to interject. The man speaks up and seems a little offended. "Excuse me, but you can't kill a god. It would eat a non-believer like you for a snack. You need to learn revere it's glory, heathen"
"Pffft. Go worship your little lizard elsewhere"
"How dare.." The elves stand. Sverd, Rohan and Traggart stand. Angry words are spoken between the group as insults get thrown. Things look like they're about to get physical.
----------------- OOC: Bringing the group together again. Please make sure you conclude any CC shopping. The next week or two could get encounter-y, but don't let that stop you from splitting up again should you choose
Brilliant posting everyone! 1 more post each for the perfect week!
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Friday August 21st, 2020 4:26:52 AM
Sigvar hears enough to try and head off the physical part of this.He makes sure his holy symbol of Gargul is prominent on his chest . And then... " Powerful certainly, but hardly a god. Better to worship some evil crawling nightmare from the Abyss than to worship an evil dragon. They tried that once, called it the Emerald Kingdom. I hear it wasn't a very nice place, unless of course you were one of the Dragon's lackeys. Those that served the dragon were kept comfortable at the price of their souls. From what the tales say that lasted until Parnoth caught an arrow in the chest. He flopped over dead and those that had carried out his orders no longer had his protection. From what I hear the common folk that suffered under his rule didn't deal so kindly to those 'worshipers'. You think it'll be different this time? Enlighten me with how this time will be better." This was just another form of combat, with words rather than blades. Because of that, Sigvar did what he normally did in combat and got the enemy to focus on him. He found it easy, really. Standing ten feet tall, covered in scars and missing an eye was normally a show stopper. He wasn't handsome, or cute, but when he tried he could project a presence. Normally that was all it took.
OOC I am having trouble getting noticed in the CC. could you gently poke someone to work my ticket please? 8)
“ A griffon! I was flying on the back of a griffon!! “
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] d20+21=40 ; Friday August 21st, 2020 1:13:35 PM
Pru closes her eyes. The last thing they need is to be caught up in a tavern brawl.
"I think what Sigvar means to say," she interjects, "is that it's not a good idea to worship a god until you are sure what he stands for. Or if he is even a god. I know the dragon is a very powerful being," she continues, anxious not to offend the misguided elves, "but not every powerful being is a god. He might be a Power. Or he might just be a big dragon. Only time will tell." [Diplomacy 40]
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Saturday August 22nd, 2020 12:58:08 PM
Trayvin certainly did not intend to start a brawl in the tavern, though this may provide a new lead if things can be calmed down. He stands behind one of the other Agents to shield his actions, then casts a spell on the tavern patrons that are about to brawl.
Actions: cast calm emotions on everyone about to brawl.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=31 ; d20+30=31 ; Saturday August 22nd, 2020 10:43:05 PM
walking into the Hotel tavern, Michale kicks over into murder mode as soon as he enters the bar, his hands go to the tools of his trade as his eyes scan around the bar. locals...elves..eyes on Trayvin, Pru playing peacemaker, Trayvin casting a spell. no blood, no weapons drawn. Summation...potential tavern brawl Pru trying to talk it down, Trayvin trying to help. Course of action: position to where I can do the most good if things go pear-shaped.
The combat computer in his mind satisfied with it's calculations, Michael releases the handles of his blades and ghosts over to a table or position behind the Elves. He keeps his attention on them while pretending to study something of interest on that side of the room. this is stealth but it's the getting lost in the crowd, type stealth.
Perception 31
Stealth 31
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Sunday August 23rd, 2020 8:42:49 PM
Nikolai has good news about their next day's sailing cruise but a tavern brawl about to erupt puts that on hold. Poised to exercise some head bonking to settle things down, he watches as first Sigvar, then Pru, try to calm the offended parties down. Hey, what's Trayvin doing back there...
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 d20+9=10 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2020 10:44:30 PM
Anna makes a mental note to talk to Pompous later.
Anna says, "What color was this dragon? I don't think it was silver was it? As far as I'm concerned there is only one Dragon that should be revered and that is my lady Queen Ma'ab when she is taking her silver dragon avatar form. Ma'ab has blessed me with the ability to take my own dragon shape. I am considering doing it here and now, but you probably wouldn't like that. You have been warned."(Intimidate: 10)
She then says, "You know maybe instead of doing that I could tell you some stories about Queen Ma'ab's consort Lord Eberyon and how he's atoned for his actions due to the mercy of my lady Queen Ma'ab and that of an adventuring party as well?"
DM RobC - "A griffon! I was flying on the back of a griffon!!" d20=2 ; d20=14 ; d20=7 ; d20=1 ; d20=9 ; Monday August 24th, 2020 3:34:04 AM "Ha! That's rich. Gargul created all the evil dragons of the Wold AND gave Marteaus power! No other being is responsible for as much misery and death as he is!" The elf scoffs at Sigvar's remarks "Well, MY god certainly isn't"
Pru steps in to try and calm things down in this religious debate, very tactfully explaining that not every powerful creature is necessarily a deity of any kind. The elves seem to respond to her words and relax a little. Anna though has other ideas and tries to intimidate the elf, riling him up again.
"You don't scare me. No power of yours compares to his!" The elf practically laughs "Taking the form of a dragon would simply be honoring his divine being"
Trayvin is the one to give the whole room a mellow vibe by casting Calm Emotions. (Wis saves 2, 14, 7, 1, 9 all fail). The men and elves take a step back from each other as the magical calm settles in.
Michael enters the room and decides that the outnumbered elves are likely the threat. He takes advantage of the crowd and distraction to make his way behind them.
Nikolai isn't entirely sure what's going down, but he's ready to get involved in fisticuffs if it comes to it.
Pompous is still on a high from his recent ride. Does the calm emotions spell ruin his buzz?
There is an uncomfortable silence as all parties eye each other, looking to see who will throw the first punch.
The opinionated elves are the first to act. The loud mouth looks to Pru "We were just leaving any way. Come on Selai, we have mass tomorrow". The elf pair keep a careful eye on the party as they make their way to the exit.
"Open your eyes and go back to worshiping Maab!" Sverd can't help but call out and antagonize the elves.
Selai turns around and sneers at him but continues to leave the building.
The other patrons in the tavern go back to their conversations, no doubt talking about what they just witnessed.
"Well now. That was a bit of fun. Another round of drinks?" Rohan suggests with a smile
------------------------ *** Everybody receives 1 hero point for excellent roleplaying over the past few weeks! Well done all! ***
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Monday August 24th, 2020 12:41:24 PM
"Drinks, yes, that would be nice," Pru replies.
To her companions, she says, "So. What did we find out?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Monday August 24th, 2020 6:15:43 PM
Sigvar isn't sneaky, but others here are. He watches the elves walk out and looks to Michael, then to the door the elves used, then subtly nods after them. " Prudence, could you telepathically link Micheal so we can find out where they go?" He asks quietly
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Monday August 24th, 2020 6:51:12 PM
With a wink and a Grin, Michael waits for the link, before he heads out after the Elves. This kind of thing is his meat and drink, and in his opinion, he does not get to do it enough.
while waiting for Pru he goes over the details as he understands them of the city environs. The sun is going down so he will be in shadow. while the streets are long, there are plenty of allies. and since they aren't expecting a halfling to be following them, he won't look out of place just following them like a regular guy. he will play it by ear, if they seem at ease it's passive stealth, face in the crowd, if they are paranoid, it's active stealth, ninja style.
then he remembers that Pompous said he rode a gryphon, so he turns to him.
really, what was that like and how did it happen?
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ Monday August 24th, 2020 7:52:36 PM
Pompous stands behind Anna and tries to look menacing. " you wouldn't like it when Anna Banana gets angry! "
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday August 24th, 2020 9:27:42 PM The elves may be a good lead. And I think while we wait for Michael to come back, we could use some food and drink.
Trayvin is glad the confrontation ended without a fight, the Fist reputation would suffer if they were caught in a brawl.
Rohan, is there a lot of tension between the various temples in town?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Monday August 24th, 2020 10:29:17 PM
Anna says, "Well we talked to a family that said they say a green dragon bigger than Collosal and we met some people who were hitting on Pru who said one of their brothers saw the dragon and it must have been a 30 footer and now we've come across some elves that worship it as a God here but everyone knows that."
Anna says to Pompous, "What was that about you riding a Griffin?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday August 25th, 2020 1:25:39 AM
Nikolai has a hard time finding a good time to tell the others about their boat trip tomorrow, however things start getting back to normal and when he can get all of them together, except for Michael, he informs them of what he learned from the mariner.
"It seems that this dragon is not a dragon after all perhaps. Everyone in town who has seen it only saw it passing over, however the fisher men saw it crossing the beach never saw it actually go over the horizon. It just vanished. So it landed somewhere along the coast. Now if it had been here any time at all, its sighting would be old news. But, either way, there must be a cave or something where it hides. 'It' being either a real dragon or someone who can shape change like Anna.
So, I've chartered a boat for tomorrow to search the coast for any possible hidey-hole. Now, we'll be on a ship tossing around, so don't go drinking it up tonight otherwise you'll be pretty sick tomorrow," he grins.
DM RobC - "So. What did we find out?" Tuesday August 25th, 2020 3:44:48 AM
The group are left a little suspicious following that encounter. Michael gets the nod and goes off in pursuit of the duo - but not before establishing some telepathic communication with the party. (OOC: I'm going to assume that everyone in the party can now telepathically speak with each other)
Nikolai debriefs the party about the plans for a leisure cruise the following day. Whether it is a real dragon or not is still up for debate. Anna still isn't sure how big the dragon is, though is a little concerned that it might be bigger than anything she has heard of before.
Pru is in agreement for some drinks. Trayvin sits back down at the table ready for some too. Assuming the Fist are paying, the men at the table are happy to enjoy a few drinks with them.
Rohan smiles at Trayvin's question "Ha! Tension? Well, having so many religions in one place is always going to mean some heated debates. There's always tension! Still, things have been a bit more, I don't know, uncomfortable lately. Some new lot in town says they worship Maab but there’s something off about them. I can't put my finger on it though. Ever had one of those gut feels? I can't explain it. I mean, they're nice and all but just... weird." He looks quickly to Anna "No offense intended"
"The way I hear it, a lot of the folk that used to follow Maab now believe this ridiculous story about this dragon being their god. They're turning away from her in droves! It's not even the right color!" Traggart looks to Anna "Well, it isn't"
Rohan shakes his head "Isn't stopping them though. I dunno. So many turning away from her and they build that new temple?"
"You're not feeling any sudden urges to change faith, are you?" Sverd asks Anna directly. They all stop to hear her answer.
Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {They seem a little uneasy around Anna right now.}
The others then learn of Pompous' encounter and want the juicy details.
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Michael follows the two elves out the door and down the main road. They aren't acting suspiciously at all and seem at ease. He's staying far enough away that he isn't noticed, but at the same time that means not being close enough to overhear any conversation in detail. Based on what he observes they don't appear too happy at having to leave the tavern.
A few hundred yards away from the tavern they stop at a crossroad to talk. The one called Selai is gesturing back towards the tavern in an animated fashion. He's clearly still unhappy about what happened. The other elf looks like he's trying to calm him down.
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OOC: BAM! Perfect posting week. Nice job! When was the last time Agents had consecutive perfect weeks? Shall we go for it?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Tuesday August 25th, 2020 9:29:04 AM
OOC A long time ago I think. Life sneaks up one one or the other of us alot. 8) IC Sigvar remains tense, waiting to hear if Michael gets in trouble. He drinks sparingly in case there is need for rapid action to extract Michael. Sigvar is not the sharpest tool in the shed, but his is smarter than the average Minotaur. He listens to what Nikolai says and ventures a hypothesis. " Dragons are able to cast spells right, or use spell like abilities. So one going invisible isn't out of the question. But why go invisible? It only lasts a few minutes so I think that your idea of it's lair being nearby is quite valid."
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Tuesday August 25th, 2020 12:58:50 PM
"It might go invisible just before going into its lair so that nobody could see exactly where it went," Pru muses. "Of course, it could use a Teleport or a Dimension Door for the same purpose. Dragons cast spells like I do," she continues thoughtfully. "They just know some spells and cast them whenever. They don't prepare, like wizards." She sighs and shakes her head. "That really doesn't help us narrow it down."
[OOC: Pru can't cover everybody with a single casting of Telepathic Bond. She can cast two, but what she usually does is cast one, and then tell certain people they need to stick with certain other people. Exactly who gets included depends on the circumstance.]
“ I summoned my new buddy Griff-an. Probably shouldn’t have done it in the middle of the village square but I had a thought... Biiiig buck! He let me ride him circles around town a few times before I sent it away. Me thinks Griff-an will be a very valuable card to pull in a tight spot. “
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 d20+7=10 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2020 11:34:44 PM
(Sense Motive: 10)
Anna says, "Rohan is right. My lady Queen Ma'ab takes the form of a Silver not a Green Dragon. Didn't someone say something about a new temple to Ma'ab being recently built? I know that we just reconvened as a party but if this Green Dragon cult is siphoning off followers from Ma'ab might the Temple have a lead as to where the cult might be based out of? One has to wonder if the cult's base and wherever the dragon disappears to might be one and the same. Pru link me with the group or let me take someone who is linked and I'll head off to Ma'ab's temple right away to see if anyone might know where the dragon cult hangs out. I actually have a chance her to do something meaningful in service to my lady by tracking down her wayward flock and dissuading them against this false deity."
Anna says to Pompous, "I can take the form of a griffon. We also need to at some point see if that griffon pride is still around and maybe see if they want to join the fist."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday August 26th, 2020 1:19:08 AM
Nikolai is intrigued by the new angle on the mystery. "Well, looks like we have Plan A and Plan B. So we don't split up, first we take the boat tour and take notes on possible hide out places for dragons. Second, we suddenly become acolytes of Maab under the tutelage of Anna and go visit that temple. Spend some time there, watch the others, and see if we can detect a defector that we can follow. And with that, I think I'll have a beer."
DM RobC - "And with that, I think I'll have a beer." Wednesday August 26th, 2020 3:59:21 AM
The party discuss the different abilities of dragons. Can they cast spells? Sigvar is pretty sure they can. What spells? Pru has a few ideas. She also has some ideas on how such a dragon could move about unseen even if it is really big.
Pompous continues to brag about his trip. Griffons! Yay! It brings up the long running goal of the group: to one day be griffon riders. That would be cool!
Anna sees an opportunity to serve her Queen. There's a chance to bring the wayward flock back to Her embrace. That, or she'll have a chance to deal with any that would be dishonoring the Queen. Win win?
Nikolai lays out the two plans. One is to go meet the fisherman and have a tour of the ocean area over a nice lunch. The other is to check out the Temple of Maab.
Anna wants to head to the temple now but finds two obstacles. The first is that Nikolai really doesn't want to split the party up into groups again. The second, perhaps bigger obstacle, is that the temple has closed for the night with the final service having been held at twilight. The good news though is that it opens early for dawn services. Twilight and dawn are special times for the Queen after all.
Michael, for his part, witnesses the two men shake hands and go their separate ways. He follows behind the one called Selai and watches him return to his house for the evening. If he noticed Michael at all he doesn't show it.
The night is starting to draw to a close. Many patrons are leaving to head home for the night. The tavern area is still open for drinks however the chef has closed the kitchen.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Wednesday August 26th, 2020 1:12:11 PM
"I don't think there's anything else we can do tonight," Pru says. "And, honestly, I'm not comfortable retreating into the Mansion under the circumstances. What if the dragon attacks the town by night? We wouldn't hear a thing. I think we should sleep in the inn's rooms. We have rooms, right?"
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ Wednesday August 26th, 2020 7:36:26 PM
Pompous agrees with Anna. Now that he has a taste of riding Griff-an the griffon having access to a pride, or flock, or whatever a group of griffons are, sounds like a good idea to him.
Pompous orders up a late night snack to go before escorting Anna to the Inn in question and hopefully some warm beds.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday August 26th, 2020 8:59:17 PM
Nikolai tries to sound nice to Pru when he asks, "Why should this dragon attack the town at all? If it is truly a dragon, it would have done so a long time ago before abducting our Commander. If it isn't a real dragon, some disaffected Maab worshiper that is trying to get his or her own church going, then he isn't interested in attacking the town anyway. So I suggest using the Mansion again. The food is better anyway.
Here's the plan. Since the temple of Maab holds dawn services, we will go there first and just see what can be seen, observe what can be observed, take note of anyone that seems odd or emanates vibes that don't jive. Then we go take the boat trip. The timing seems perfect. By the way, I'm going to buy some fishing gear so we look like we are really out for some deep sea fishing adventure. Who wants in on that? I'll need a count so I know how many fishing poles and bait to get."
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday August 26th, 2020 9:37:13 PM It sounds like a good plan. and while we are fishing, maybe Anna and Pompous can scout the coast by air and see something that may not be visible from the water.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Wednesday August 26th, 2020 11:01:59 PM
Anna says, "I will continue to ask for the beast shape variation of Queen's Minions so I can just indefinitely fly when we go on our fishing trip. I will appear as my normal green self wearing my Ma'abs vestments and shining mithril full plate when we go to my Lady's temple. Although I would prefer to use save my Queen's shape for combat do you think given the state of the temple and their proclivity to potentially rever dragons I take the shape of a dragon at the temple in order to convince those their of my lady's abilities?"
DM RobC - "We have rooms, right?" Thursday August 27th, 2020 3:58:42 AM
There isn't much more that the party can do other than retire for the evening.
They take their leave from the tavern and head back to their inn: The Sultry Sanctuary.
Pru checks that the party managed to get rooms. Well, sort of. They got a room (singular) and it's the suite. It's bigger than the standard rooms, sure, but it's going to be a tight squeeze. The large double bed is fitted with red silk sheets and far too many throw pillows. Fresh wild flowers are in a vase on the side table, next to a bottle of good quality red wine and bowl of fresh fruit. The sturdy wooden door keeps the room quiet, and has a good quality lock on the inside. The curtains by the window are very thick to help ensure privacy.
Pru's a little wary about staying in the magical mansion in case the dragon attacks overnight. The party wouldn't know about it until the next morning when they're surrounded by ashes and chaos.
Nikolai tries to reassure her a little. He reasons it has had more than enough time to if that was it's plan. Surely nothing the party has done would change that.
The party come up with a plan for the following day. Early breakfast (either in the tavern or the mansion) followed by a stop at Maab's temple. After that will be the boat cruise.
Anna isn't too sure what form to take tomorrow. So many options! Does she dare take the shape of a dragon in the temple? That's a gamble she'll have to consider.
Michael wordlessly rejoins the party with nothing to report.
So what's the plan? Squeeze into the room or stay in the mansion? Is there a middle ground? Who gets the comfy bed?
------------------------ OOC: Per email.. last chance Catacombs shopping.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 27th, 2020 7:35:40 AM " Do fishermen wear Plate armor where you hail from Nikolai?" Sigvar ribs his Thumb." Is there a custom that I should peacebond my weapon in your Lady's Temple Anna? I wish to go armed and armored but do not wish to offend." When they get to the room Sigvar will remove his armor and roll out his bedroll in a corner of the living room area of the suite. He knows he is too big for the bed and really just wants to get some sleep.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday August 27th, 2020 7:37:07 AM
OoC Rob did you get the email for my purchases? Is there anything not allowed? If not it is all figured in on my sheet.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+24=41 ; Thursday August 27th, 2020 11:06:58 AM
OOC: Dang! I ruined it. stupid Hurricanes! ruing a two fer on perfect posting! Curse you weather patterns! don't worry guys I'm safe. I got out on Tuesday afternoon, but the place I was staying is probably underwater now.
Micahel seeing the lead dissolve into folk going to bed, and hearing his team mates speak of doing the same, heads back to the Hotel. but ever paranoid he checks to make sure he is not being followed.
Perception. 41.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Thursday August 27th, 2020 12:50:06 PM
Pru casts a Mage's Magnificent Mansion, because it's not like she doesn't have the spell slots. She decides to spend the night in the Mansion after all, reasoning she's not much good on watch anyway.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday August 27th, 2020 8:33:21 PM
Trayvin thinks the mansion could be a good idea. After all if some of the Agents stay in there and some at the Inn, they will have plenty of room and someone can warn the Agents in the mansion if need be.
OOC- glad you are safe Shane!
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 d20+17=18 ; Friday August 28th, 2020 12:16:47 AM
Anna says, "I don't mind playing sentinel outside of the mansion again; just leave the door open this time in case I need to fall back. As for tomorrow I think I will play it by ear. Go down as my normal plant kin self and see if the situation warrants such a display of my lady's power."
She tells Sigvar any pertinent information about peacebonding.
(Perception: 18)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 28th, 2020 1:16:11 AM
Nikolai takes advantage of the comforts of the mansion. He grabs a quick breakfast burrito and heads out to the docks to procure fishing gear for 7 made for deep sea fishing and asks for several buckets of the best bait for these parts. He either gets Sigvar to help carry the stuff.
"If you are concerned about your heavy armor, then don't go near the railings. Oh, and get a potion of water breathing, or see if Ana can turn in to a porpoise or some big fish thing to fetch out." he grins at Sigvar.
He meets up with everyone at the temple of Maab towing all the fishing gear, hiring a few kids to help if need be.
DM RobC - "I wish to go armed and armored but do not wish to offend" Friday August 28th, 2020 3:41:42 AM
The party settle in for the evening. The mansion is by far a more secure place than a nice bedroom suite. Anna keeps watch outside. The night in quite uneventful. There is the sound of some late night revelers partying somewhere close by but that is all. No dragon sightings or burning houses. Phew!
Sigvar isn't entirely sure what the peacebonding rules are like here. Truth is, they differ from place to place and temple to temple. Some require that you tie a strap of leather around any weapons still in their scabbard (Highlight to display spoiler: {Full round action to untie}), some require you to leave your weapons at the door, and some are happy for you to carry non-lethal weapons about freely. Some probably wouldn't care. Sparring with lethal weapons might be common in the Temple of Domi for instance.
Fortunately... members of the Fist are well known for travelling with weapons. While in Fist uniform you should be fine to have your weapons on you without any restraints. If you aren't in Fist uniform you will need to consider whether you will peacebond your weapons in some way.
The party are awake and ready to start the day. The sun is yet to rise, but the glow on the horizon tells you it will be up very soon.
With seven people having shared the one bedroom suite hopefully "don't ask, don't tell" rules apply.
Nikolai decides to head to the docks first though. What will the rest of the party do? How do you want to play things?
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Nikolai has quite a list of things he wants to buy. Poles and nets for 7 and several buckets of bait. The docks are understandably busy with fishermen (and fisherwomen) wanting to get out to the ocean as quickly as they can. It's a kind of organised chaos. They've gone through this routine a number of times and everyone knows their part. The weather is really cold but they don't seem to notice it.
Nikolai tries to find a person who looks the least busy and speaks about his needs for the day. One crusty old sea dog stands out. The old man is leaning against a wall and watching the younger generation do the work of getting the boats ready to leave. "Bait I can help you with. Nets probably too. Hmm... we don't really sell poles here though. Might have to try when the stores open" He looks about to see who Nikolai has with him to help carry things "How big do you want the nets to be anyway?" There's a big difference between a normal fishing net and a trawler net. Seems Nikolai has some options.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 113/118] Friday August 28th, 2020 1:15:08 PM
"I just had a terrible idea," Pru announces at breakfast. "I've still got a scroll of Sending left. I don't think it's much good trying to reach Palance with it. But I could try to contact the dragon. Call him out. Tell him, 'come and face us, you big stupid lizard.' That's a dumb idea, right? Somebody talk me out of it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday August 28th, 2020 11:15:52 PM
Nikolai states that a couple of fishing nets will do and he instructs those who help him to carry the stuff to look for Weggie, who will have a boat ready for their fishing cruise, and to deposit the stuff on that boat.
If they find Weggie, they leave the stuff with him while Nikolai goes to Maab's temple, telling Weggie they will be back soon.
If they don't find Weggie yet, he pays one them to keep watch over the stuff and wait for Weggie.
He will get the fishing poles on their way from the temple back to the docks. He then sets off to meet up with the rest of the Fist at the temple.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Saturday August 29th, 2020 8:51:05 AM " Normally Prudence I would be all for that, but in this case the dragon could just pop up and start destroying the city while we tried to stop it. That could get countless innocents killed and ruin our reputation so today I would say,'no that is a bad idea, don't do it" Sigvar peacebinds his sword for the trip to the temple of Maab. After helping Nikolai stock the ship he heads there as well.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Saturday August 29th, 2020 11:03:21 AM I'm with Sigvar on this, let's find the dragon in it's lair instead.
Nikolai, maybe we should rent a boat instead? Something big enough to carry us all. Let the fishermen do the sailing while we take a look around. I'm sure we could make it worth their time.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Sunday August 30th, 2020 9:10:06 PM
Anna says, "I agree with Trayvin and Sigvar. Calling out the dragon over a sending spell could backfire horribly. Now lets go to the temple of Ma'ab and see if we can't set things right what has been going on there and find a lead to the lair."
When they get at the temple she observes whatever tradition she has to to get in and approaches the highest ranking priest there and says to him, "Brother (or Sister if the head priest is actually a priestess), I am Anna Morphling. I am an experienced Morphling in service of our lady and have achieved the honor of being able to be called champion of the queen with the abilities such an honor bestows as such I can also take the Queen's shape. I have heard a terrible rumor and I would wish to speak with you in private concerning it and what I could do to help alleviate the situation if true."]
If the head priest or priestess takes Anna aside and out of the range of prying ears and eyes she says, "I had heard there is a green dragon stealing followers from this temple. I would do what I could to help dissaude people from leaving the faith. I must admit to you though I have a secondary motive as I believe the dragon has my commander. I have the ability to take the form of a huge silver dragon and am willing to employ this ability in service of retaining your followers and finding the green dragon lair if possible."
" I'm with the other Pru Pru.. it's anonymously no..... I mean, unanimously.... yeah, that the word... "
DM RobC - "I would say,'no that is a bad idea, don't do it" d20=4 ; d20=9 ; d20=3 ; d20=16 ; d20=10 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 3:46:18 AM
Nikolai is able to procure the nets and bait easily enough. It's still too early in the day to go and buy the poles he's after, but once the stalls open he is assured someone will have some for sale. Weggie isn't about yet, though the old man does know the name and smiles. "Yep, you're in good hands with 'im. He may not haul in as much as the larger vessels, but he knows his stuff".
With that he joins the others at the temple.
Sigvar elects to peacebond his weapon before entering (OOC: Please describe how you are doing so)
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True to the description provided by the drunken men to Pru and Anna, the new temple is huge! It's more like a cathedral than a temple. Easily 50ft wide, 150ft long and 60ft tall. Easily. Steps lead to the wide double doors and once inside you see it to be just as grand as the outside. Stained glass windows are evenly spaced to allow the sun to fill the area with the morning light. Above you can see there is even a horseshoe shaped mezzanine level to provide more room for parishioners to witness services held below. To the left and right of the entrance are the stairs that lead up.
It's certainly unlike any other temple you've seen here.
Anna ONLY... Highlight to display spoiler: {You can't help but feel a little uncomfortable. It's like that feeling of walking into a house identical to your own. Everything is where it should be, but it just doesn't feel right. You can't describe it any other way.}
At the opposite end of this huge hall there is a raised platform area (like a small stage) running the width of the temple and with a golden altar in the center of it. Presumably that is the area where the ceremonies are conducted so as to be visible to all. In front of the platform, to the left and right, are curtained off areas.
A middle-aged human woman in green robes is standing next to the altar and is reading over some papers. At each corner of the platform stands a dwarf dressed in a green vest and pants. They each hold a sickle and watch you very closely as you enter.
Knowl Religion DC10 or Follower of Maab: Highlight to display spoiler: {Each of them have the holy symbol of Maab embroided into their clothes} Knowl Religion DC15 or Follower of Maab: Highlight to display spoiler: {The favored weapon of Maab's followers is the sickle}
It doesn't look like any parishioners have arrived yet.
The woman smiles as she sees you all enter "Welcome to our temple. May Maab bless your visit here today. Have you come to devote your lives to her?".
The party approach, though when they get to around 20ft from the raised platform the dwarves start to take steps towards the front of it - an indication to come no further. Anna introduces herself and wishes to speak with the priestess in private, to which she declines.
"A terrible rumor you say? I suppose there are rumors and gossip in this city, much like others I have no doubt. I try not to pay them much attention." She seems quite calm about it all "If you have come to speak with us here it must have disturbed you. Tell me Anna, Champion of the Queen, one who takes the Queen's shape, what it is that bothers you? Please, you may speak freely here. We are children of the same mother."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet d20+10=26 ; d20+5=16 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 8:00:02 AM
The peace binding for Sigvar is simply a leather tie down that wraps around the handle and hilt of his sword and secures it to the scabbard. It will take a full round action to remove.
Know Religion 26
Sigvar is struck by the opulence of the Temple. Isn't Ma'ab the goddess of the trees and the animals? why such a grand Temple? I would expect it to be more....woodsy. Then Anna speaks to the priestess and reminds Sigvar that Ma'ab assumes the form of a Silver Dragon and he thinks Ah, that may explain it. Dragons enjoy their treasures, maybe that is why they have such an expensive looking temple. When the guards advance and the priestess speaks Sigvar becomes uneasy. Why so defensive? I mean yeah, a Double Fist of the most well known mercenary company in the Wold just walked through your doors, but we are all peaceful and stuff, I even bound my weapon.
Sigvar nods to the guards as he comes to a halt. As Anna speaks he begins to tactically look at the room. How tough are these 'ushers', where would he put snipers if he were defending this place, where are the fall back positions, how do they not die in the first few minutes if this is a trap?
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Prudence Gundle d20+9=18 ; Monday August 31st, 2020 5:40:03 PM
"Right, no calling out the dragon with Message," Pru says with a decisive nod. "Thanks, guys."
At the temple, Pru notes the holy symbols of Maab, and that the dwarves are bearing her sacred weapon. She looks around, wide-eyed, at the grandeur of the temple. "This is so nice!" she says.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday August 31st, 2020 5:42:44 PM
Trayvin lets Anna lead the way here, it was not his temple, and does not know a lot about this faith. He wonders why there are so many guards, maybe that is why there are rumors going around?
" Kinda looks like my parents summer place... a little smaller.... but still nice... "
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Monday August 31st, 2020 11:06:46 PM
Anna says, "Sister I don't believe I caught your name. My Fistmates and I came here on the trail of a dragon that stole something precious to us. We were trying to find more information on the dragon when we had an altercation with some elves who apparently worship what is potentially the same dragon we were searching for. One of the elves was named Selai. Asking around we were told there was a group of people who used to worship our lady that have converted to worshiping this false green dragon god. If my lady is losing followers to this impostor then I feel it is imparative of me to do something about it especially when I have been blessed with the ability to take the Queen's shape. Perhaps if those who are lost in their faith and have become enamored with a false dragon god could see the power of our queen made manifest in true silver colors they would think twice and the wayward members of the flock could return."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 1st, 2020 1:07:00 AM
Satisfied that the fishing goods procured are in good hands, Nikolai joins the others at the temple. Not familiar with the proper protocols, he stays in the background, watching.
OOC: I was let to believe that Weggie's boat was a good sized fishing boat, room for all. Correct me if I'm wrong.
DM RobC - "Kinda looks like my parents summer place..." d20+19=36 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=28 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2020 3:46:22 AM OOC to Nikolai: The boat is a good size and will fit everyone in the party. I was comparing it to large fishing trawlers with huge nets that other, larger crews might be using
Sigvar checks out the surroundings. If he were going to set up an ambush, he'd put snipers on the mezzanine level on opposite sides of the room. They'd have the high ground and clear vantage points to hit the party from both sides. The hall is large, however there are uprights placed around the room. They could offer a little cover. The dwarves and woman though are backed into the room and have no exits from the raised platform. If it is a trap then they'd have to fight their way through the party - not a very wise thing to do you'd think. While the party stand where they do, the dwarves and priestess are effectively cornered.
He looks over the dwarves. They are stocky (like most dwarves) and they carry themselves confidently. They didn't hesitate to step forward against the party and right now they are looking over each of you carefully. They are no doubt assessing you, as you assess them. They don't seem intimidated at all. If he was to pick a flaw, Sigvar notices that one of the dwarves is holding the blade of his sickle around the wrong way. Noone trained in how to use one would make that kind of rookie mistake.
Pru and Pompous are quite impressed by the temple, though you have to wonder what sort of property Pompous' parents have.
Trayvin and Nikolai stay in the background and let Anna take the lead.
Anna explains why the party are at the temple, as well as her concerns.
"I am High Priestess Eidinth. I run this humble temple in service to the Queen." she places a hand to her chest and then addresses Anna's points. "My, I can see why this may bother you. A false dragon god? Well, I suppose people are free to believe in whatever they choose. Perhaps the Queen taking the form of a dragon might be misinterpreted by those leaving the church? Think about it. If she chooses to take the form of a dragon, then what message does that convey? That an immortal power wishes it were a dragon. You taking that form yourself may send the wrong message"
"Now, before we interfere with their beliefs, I would put this to you. If there is a dragon in these areas, shouldn't we approach it with an offer of friendship first? Wasn't it Maab that said to love and respect all creatures wherever we find them?"
Anna or Knowl Religion DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {That sounds like something Maab would say} Anna or Knowl Religion DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Did she actually say that? She aided Eberyon in creating many of the animals of the Wold and a lot of good dragons respect her. But did Maab actually say to love and respect all creatures? Animals maybe, but not creatures. It doesn't seem likely she would include evil dragons and other nasties}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet d20+10=18 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2020 6:46:15 AM
know religion 18 Sigvar stands at parade rest and listens to the exchange. While the others speak he looks over the altar area more closely. Perception 12
Prudence Gundle d20+9=17 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2020 3:45:15 PM
Pru frowns. Complex theology is a little beyond her, but she has to admit Maab did say a lot of stuff about being nice to nature. On the other hand...
"Begging your pardon ma'am," she says, "but this dragon has carried off our commander. I'm not opposed to making friends with it, but it has to give her back. That's not negotiable."
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ d20+21=41 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2020 7:13:28 PM
Not feeling fully at ease in this church, Pompous keeps an eye out for signs of trouble....
" Those columns... my parent's winter home had similar ones... ."
------------- Perception check 41 ( perfect 20!)
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday September 1st, 2020 8:19:25 PM
Trayvin thinks this is a little bit tense, and isn't sure why. He does wonder if the priestess knows where the dragon is, if she is so keen on offering friendship to it. Trayvin waits to see how they react to Pru's statement, it could say a lot about their motives.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 1st, 2020 11:21:10 PM "One must EARN that kind of respect. Non-intelligent creatures earn our respect because they act out of instinct. Intelligent creatures, have a choice. They choose to do harm to people and the land, we stop them. They abduct our commander, we take her back at the cost of their life if it comes down to that, Nikolai mumbles.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 12:36:09 AM
Anna says, "High Priestess Eidinth while loving and respecting all creatures sounds like something Our Lady might say there are key differences between the animals, plants, magical beasts, fey and humanoids that are typically considered to be those beings under her purview and chromatic dragons. I should know as I have the abiility to take the form of them and I have been many different animals, plants, magical beasts and humanoids. As I said I have also been granted the ability to take the form of a silver dragon like our lady as she has earned the respect of many a good dragons. The thing is there are stark differences between good and evil dragons and good dragons are always metallic while evil dragons are always chromatic. This isn't something where these dragons can change their nature easily as it is tied partially to their creation. Furthermore I would think she would care more for the potential harm a chromatic dragon could do for animals, plants and humanoids (like my human commander) than to try to somehow figure out a way to bribe it to behave.
Our Lady is merciful but even mercy has its limit. Besides being a champion of our Lady I am also a Cradled of her consort Eberyon. As you know it was her own mercy in conjunction with that of an adventuring group that allowed for Lord Eberyon to wake from his long sleep and atone for his actions. The fey are a lot more mercurial than dragons as metallic dragons are always good and chromatic dragons are always evil to my knowledge. As my companions have pointed out this dragon abducted our commander so if it was legitimately interested in atoning for this transgression than maybe I could extend a hand in friendship to it but it is really difficult for dragons to change their scales therefore I think the odds of this one atoning for its actions are very slim especially since it has not made any attempt to return our commander as yet and as I said at least one elf named Selai has come to worship this dragon as a god. Are Dragons powerful? Yes but they aren't deities or immortal powers aside from Alemi and Our Lady who both on occasion have taken forms of specific colors of metallic dragons. I can only wonder if this dragon has some nefarious purpose in trying to ammass a following especially if it is leaching followers from Our Lady."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 12:36:58 PM
Sigvar remains stone faced. However, on the inside his brain is starting to turn on the fact that Anna, someone he has fought and bled beside is VERY passionate about this loss of followers to her goddess, and rightly so in his opinion, whereas this high priestess is very blase' and seems to not care one way or the other. While remaining at parade rest Sigvar closes his eye and centers himself. Surely the idea that the new church of Ma'ab was an evil dragon cult was absurd, wasn't it? Having most recently been in the town of an Evil Lich where EVERYTHING was evil, Sigvar expects that when he opens his eye and looks around the room, REALLY looks around the room, (ie detecting evil as subtly as he can. To me it is simply a shift in awareness and shouldn't be that noticeable unless it is made a big deal about it, up to you and how you see it though, he is doing it) he expects to see varying degrees of nothing ranging from 'Oh how pious I am' to 'every now and again I seal some of my neighbor's hen's eggs'. Anything else would be in direct contradiction to what he expects to see.
“ I’m starting to wonder if my parents ‘borrowed’ some of the architectural designs of this place... and those arches are similar to the ones in the summer home’s guest house.... “
Prudence Gundle d20+21=22 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 1:59:18 PM
[At David's request, I deleted two of Sigvar's posts.]
[Pru got all diplomatic in her last action, so Imma roll a Diplomacy check just for funsies. 22]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 3:50:26 PM
OOc Wow, Nat 1 on that diplomacy roll, and still better than I would probably roll 9 out of 10 times 8)
And Thank you
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 8:57:10 PM
Trayvin nods as Anna speaks, she very clearly describes the difference between good and evil dragons. He waits to see how the priestess responds.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Wednesday September 2nd, 2020 10:57:46 PM
Anna waits to see what Eidinth says
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday September 3rd, 2020 1:06:29 AM "This priestess of Maab must have lived a very sheltered life to take for granted the good will of ALL creatures. I certainly don't turn my back on those gnolls that were sacrificing people in order to teleport around their domain. I put those six feet under at the snap of my fingers, that's how I respected them," Nikolai mutters, not particularly to himself.
DM RobC - "Intelligent creatures, have a choice." d20+19=34 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=32 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2020 3:46:46 AM
Pru attempts a little diplomacy. The dragon kidnapped the commander? Surely returning her would be a good start to forming a friendship. Anything short of that would be a deal-breaker though. The priestess doesn't address it though and instead redirects. "Can I ask though, why did a dragon take in interest in your commander? Do they have a history?"
Nikolai is a little more direct with his point, but Eidinth still stays calm. "Intelligent creatures often have reasons for their choices. Perhaps claiming your commander was for a greater good?". He makes a reference to some gnolls that he sent to the afterlife, but his mutterings don't seem to have been heard.
Anna gives the priestess a lesson on all things Maab (and a little on Eberyon too, for good measure). Eidinth listens patiently, nodding along as Anna speaks and not interrupting. She slowly paces along the platformed area as she does so.
After admiring the structure for a while Pompous turns his eye back to the proceedings. As Anna speaks, Pompous notices two of the dwarves tighten their grips on their sickles. One of the others is obviously clenching his jaw and even adjusts his stance a little. As the priestess moves he also can make out a bulge on the right side of her robe. Best guess is that she is concealing a weapon. Likely a sword.
After listening to what Anna has to say, Eidinth stops pacing. She seems in deep concentration before she finally speaks up. "What you have said is true. For the most part. Tell me, Anna who takes the Queen's shape, have you ever taken the form of a chromatic dragon? Could you, if you so wanted? In doing so, would that make you evil? How something appears is not necessarily how something is"
"Let me also challenge your thinking. What if the true form of our Lady is that of a dragon? That would be evidence that dragons could develop into deities, wouldn't it?"
Sigvar gives the altar a good look. He can see three plates, a large goblet, and four candle holders - all gold. Fancy. He then takes a deep breath and looks about for signs of evil. Highlight to display spoiler: {Going to allow you to use it unnoticed in this scene, however going forwards I'll be going with SLAs have some sort of manifestation (Core FAQ)}
Sigvar ONLY... Highlight to display spoiler: {Priestess? No evil aura. Dwarves? No evil auras. Rest of the Temple? From the floor to the ceiling, front doors to the back wall, there's a faint aura of evil everywhere. Every brick. Every tile. Everywhere.}
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ d20+21=28 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2020 8:29:48 AM
{ ooc Are we still able to communicte telepathically? If so... below gets sent to everyone in that manner.. otherwise... }
Pompous lightly puts a hand on Sigvar's shoulder... and whispers....
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Thursday September 3rd, 2020 10:46:40 AM
Even after the entire town that the Lich had ruled over was tainted, Sigvar thought that it was an isolated incident that inanimate materials would show the taint of evil. Apparently not. Pompous leans in. Sigvar had missed all that the bowman sees, but is not surprised. He grunts in acknowledgement of the message. There was a time and a place for everything. Now, was not the time for a fight. The Fist was in unknown territory fighting a foe that did not reflect the evil taint that was all around them. The huge paladin had remain silent and observant since they had arrived in the temple. Now for the first time he spoke. Er well, laughed. The sound was deep and jovial. It sounded like he had just discovered something amusing that he had never seen before. He allows all of the tension in his body go with this laugh, and hopes it also defuses the tension in the room. When he finally contains his mirth he uses his actual words. " Of course. I had never thought of it that way before. What if the assumed form is the actual TRUE form. I have spoken to many priests and scholars of my own faith and none of them have ever made me stop and reevaluate what I see as true. What if the assumed form of a god is really their true form, rather than an adopted form to make them easier to relate to?" "Lady Eidinth, you have given me alot to think about with just that one statement. As you say, I also had wondered. Does the commander have some previous relationship with this dragon that has spurred this confrontation?" Sigvar turns to the rest of the Fist. " I think we SHOULD speak to the dragon rather than assume it is an evil, rampaging monster. I had had many of the same misgivings that this fine priestess has posed here today. It just took someone outside my circle of expertise to pose them to make me realize how pertinent those questions were. Lets go and find this dragon and ask it." "Thank you for your time and enlightenment. I now have many things to think about" "Good day, may yours be sunny and enlightening." With that the Minotaur turns and leaves with a spring in his step as though he has awakened to a new day with many possibilities ha had never before contemplated.
The rest of his friends may be stunned, but Sigvar takes quite seriously his paladin oath. He does not speak lies.
Prudence Gundle Thursday September 3rd, 2020 3:49:12 PM Why did a dragon take in interest in your commander? Do they have a history?
Pru looks puzzled. "Would it matter if they did?" she asked. "I'm sorry, but I grew up in a house full of siblings, and 'well, she started it' isn't a very persuasive argument."
It seems persuasive to Sigvar however, who leaves the temple with a spring in his step.
"Um...excuse me," she says, and hurries after him.
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Thursday September 3rd, 2020 6:16:03 PM
Trayvin knows an oath when he hears one, and he knows Sigvar is serious. He can't really disagree with him either. The conversation with these priests seems to be going nowhere and if there were any evil here, Sigvar would already have his sword out. Trayvin turns to follow but waits for Anna and the rest of the Agents.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 32/18/29 CMD 32 Thursday September 3rd, 2020 11:45:39 PM
Anna says, "I have never taken the form of a true chromatic dragon. The only true dragon I can assume the form of is a Silver Metallic Dragon like our lady who lends me her strength. I have taken the form partially of a chromatic dragon by becoming a Chimera but a Chimera only possesses a dragon's head and is only partially a dragon although technically a magical beast. I can / have taken the form of a variety of creatures with differing moral proclivities and yet while I have done so I've always remained in control of my faculties. I however am human or I was before my lady blessed me with the blessing of becoming a plant kin and as such we have a wide range of alignment we can take. I'd like to think that I'm a good person but I do think that one's principals should be allow to overrule an unjust law. I do not think that the draconic form is the true form as everything we've been taught to believe is that Queen Ma'ab and her consort Lord Eberyon are powerful Fey. I think the draconic form is something Ma'ab learned how to do to try to emulate creatures that she has earned the respect of. Alemi's true form is not a dragon and he is the ruler of the Woldian Pantheon. I understand that dragons are special but they were created by the gods and as far as I am aware there has not been a dragon that has ascended to that level. If a green chromatic dragon is claiming to be our lady I would assume that you could cast some divinations to prove whether or not if the claim is true. Have you or have you taken this potential green pretender's words at face value? Furthermore if Ma'abs true form is a green dragon why hasn't she made this announcement in the Vale of Twilight her seat of power? Why would she come to wedding city of all places to make this known? If you know where this dragon is I would beseech you to take me to it. I will hear it out and see if it is perhaps a rarity of a non-evil Chromatic Dragon but I do have among my Fistmates Sigvar a Paladin and he will tell me the truth. Furthermore if this dragon that is claiming to be Ma'ab's true form has my commander than it will have to answer for that transgression."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday September 4th, 2020 12:54:56 AM
Nikolai is quite surprised at Sigvar's outburst but knows his Fist and no member would just cave in at such an early stage of a theological discussion on theoretical divine behavior without a good reason.
"Well, excuse me, your Priestfullness, I know nothing of Maab really. I do know that Evil is as Evil does and Maab, for all these eons, is not know for evil acts, therefor she could not have started out as an evil dragon. But, that complex theology is beyond me, so I'll just go outside and check on the position of the sun. Great place you have here and hope to be back. Good meeting you," Nikolai bows slightly and follows Pru out of the temple.
Outside, far enough away from any temple servants' hearing, he asks, "Ok, that was awkward. What's up?"
DM RobC - "Well, excuse me, your Priestfullness" Friday September 4th, 2020 3:04:42 AM
Pompous laments not having the telepathic bond back on the group. It means resorting to less discrete means of communication. She leans in and whispers a warning to Sigvar.
Sigvar does something that I don't think anyone was expecting. He laughs! Not only that, he THANKS the priestess for giving him something to think about. She looks visibly confused and happy at the same time. Sigvar is ready to take his leave, and Nikolai and Trayvin are ready to follow him.
Anna persists and makes some really strong arguments and points. Eidinth is looking on the ropes now. Between Sigvar catching her off guard and Anna's relentless combination of logic and faith, there isn't really a lot she can do.
"Indeed. Although wasn't it the Queen who said, uh, um..." she is clearly floundering at this point, but can see she is fighting a losing battle. Not only that, it looks like people want to leave! "Look, haven't I stalled these guys long enough?!" she loudly calls out towards the mezzanine level.
The enemy will be acting first. Please place your token where your PC currently stands. The next DM post will include the enemy actions. Dun dun duhhhh.
Some notes: - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The priestess and dwarves are on the platform. It's 5ft high. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover.
Prudence Gundle Friday September 4th, 2020 2:35:53 PM
Pru turns at the news that they haven't been stalled long enough. "Wait...what?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Friday September 4th, 2020 3:31:31 PM
Sigvar stops walking and sighs. " It's a trap Prudence. The entire Temple is Evil but the three standing before us are not. My guess would be that Evil paid for the building of the place yet the clergy have somehow been misled and are not in themselves, evil. By that note please do try to spare the three of them, unless they throw their lot in with whatever is coming and attack us. If that happens by all means defend yourselves. Remember though we can't interrogate corpses." The paladin waits for the other boot to hit the floor.
OOC Sigvar was walking out a second ago. This is as far as I figure he got before this all went wrong. I can sub for Shane.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 117 /117 Me+17(12)( 7)F+11, R+19,W+12, CMB+15, CMD+29 (D Feest Sub) Friday September 4th, 2020 5:27:11 PM
Up until now Michael had been standing at a parade rest watching the conversation on the dias. When the Priestess says "Look, haven't I stalled these guys long enough?!" He snaps back to reality as his combat mind slaps him full across the face to get his attention. Then he hears " It's a trap Prudence. The entire Temple is Evil but the three standing before us are not. My guess would be that Evil paid for the building of the place yet the clergy have somehow been misled and are not in themselves, evil. By that note please do try to spare the three of them, unless they throw their lot in with whatever is coming and attack us. If that happens by all means defend yourselves. Remember though we can't interrogate corpses." from Sigvar and realizes that this is really happening and they are about to be ambushed in the middle of a "friendly" temple! Having almost never been caught dozing in his life Michael is very unused to this kind of situation and starts looking around quickly trying to figure out how best to survive the next few seconds.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Friday September 4th, 2020 5:30:32 PM
OOC Ahem, I just really looked at the map. I thought there were only 2 dwarves. Please regard Sigvar's words to mean " all those folks trapped on the dias are not Evil" rather than "the three of them" he actually states. Thank you
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Friday September 4th, 2020 7:16:48 PM
Trayvin follows up with Sigvar's request. Yes, I agree let's spare them if we can. But I disagree on one point. We can interrogate corpses if need be.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=25 ; Sunday September 6th, 2020 12:31:03 AM
OOC: Alright I'm back...sort of. Lake Charles was decimated. Cameron and Creole were destroyed. I've no power, no water and no sewer. it's like camping! I had to come to Houston to do some business so I've got internet now. I'll have a generator hooked up for Monday. they have internet and phone svc back up as of Friday.
Michael does not peace bond his weapons, although he has been known to drape a cord around the guard with the ends held together with a bit of tar. Michael knew the Priestess was full of it from the get-go. if you love everyone, then all that means is that you are ambivalent to everyone. No. you love in circles. Friends and family first, the Fist 2nd and maybe a country 3rd, that's all he would give his life for anyway. When someone says love everyone they are usually trying to sell you something that's probably not going to be very good for you. Case in point: this attack. they were just trying to keep us off guard until they could get in position. Briefly, Michael considers the utility of killing all people who talk nonsense, then realizing he would most likely have to kill almost everyone he quickly discards the idea.
all this flashes through his mind as he takes a moment to scan the surroundings. he usually does that automatically, but for some reason, he was daydreaming...must be getting old. he is on the defensive though and is looking for any attacks.
fight defensively +2 to AC. 34
Hey Sigvar, lets play Toss the halfling on these guys. whatdaya say?
Perception 25.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 113/113 -- 36/16/34 CMD: 35 Sunday September 6th, 2020 9:19:26 PM
Anna says, "I agree. We spare Eidnith and the dwarves. It seems like maybe they were merely misguided."
To Eidnith she says, "I was going to show you the majesty of the queen's shape but I think I'll save it in case I encounter that green dragon. You did ask me about Chromatic dragons though and I think I will become a manticore chimera."
Anna morphs into a manticore chimera
Active Effects: Beast Shape IV - form of black headed manticore-chimera - 13 min (130 rounds) Speed 30 ft. fly 50 ft. (poor), darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent, Melee: bite +16 (2d6+6), bite +16(1d8+6), gore +16 (1d8+6), 2 claws +16 (1d6+6), Ranged 4 spikes +12 (1d6+6) Space space 10 ft, reach 5 feet +4 CMD vs trip breath weapon (usable every 1d4 rounds) 40 foot line of acid (6d8 acid; DC 22 reflex for half)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+20=34 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 1:05:25 AM
It takes a second but it finally dons on Nikolai Sigvar's unusual behavior. In that second, he immediately turns around to spot the threat. He notices the Fist is very spread out, but mostly notices Pru alone and vulnerable!
Where is the threat coming from? Those curtains? from above?
Perception +22 = 34
DM RobC - "We can interrogate corpses if need be" d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+29=31 ; d20+29=48 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 3:14:53 AM OOC: As mentioned, the enemy got to act first. Michael was unable to fight defensively yet and Anna was unable to change shape yet
The party look to each other. Of course it was a trap! They elect to go easy on the dwarves and priestess.
"Spare us?" The priestess chuckles as she backs up on the stage "Your over-confidence is your weakness." She casts a spell to protect herself. Spellcraft DC21... Highlight to display spoiler: {Anti-Life shell}
The dwarves all drop their sickles. The jig is up. No use pretending they know how to use them. Some smirk, some are straight-faced. They look like they're moving a little faster than they should be. Knowl Arcana DC23... Highlight to display spoiler: {It's like they've just come under the effect of a Haste spell}
Dwarf 1 mutters a word and then suddenly appears standing next to Pru! The area around him is in complete silence*. Dwarf 2 does the same. It first says a word and then it appears standing next to Trayvin, the area around him also becoming silent*. Spellcraft DC17... Highlight to display spoiler: {They have each surrounded themselves with a Silence spell} Spellcraft DC19... Highlight to display spoiler: {They've done something like a Dimension Door}
Dwarf 3 makes his way down the stage at a blistering speed and ends up face-to-face with Sigvar. The dwarf doesn't attack him, though he looks ready to.
Dwarf 4 jumps down off the stage and gets up close with Michael. The dwarf doesn't strike, though is bouncing around on his heels with his fists raised. He grins as he looks at Michael.
From somewhere on the mezzanine level to the west, five magic missiles are launched into Anna's back (Anna takes 25pts force damage!). She didn't even hear them coming.
Despite looking, neither Nikolai nor Michael can see the source of the magic missiles.
The party are spread out. Then again, so is the enemy...
Some notes: - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - *The circles represent an area of Silence.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174/174 Character Sheet Monday September 7th, 2020 7:41:10 AM
Sigvar frowns. While not showing as evil, these dwarves certainly are spoiling for a fight. The silence is a problem, but more of a problem is a possible monk standing next to Prudence. Sigvar is not amused, nor is he silenced, yet. He speaks a single word and grows a pair of feathered wings from his back. They are dark, like his fur and they are completely functional. He then swoops across the cathedral and scoops a hopefully willing Prudence up and hopefully out of the silence. ( wasn't sure how far I could go. The wings give me 60' of move so I doubt I clear the silence in one move. If I do, disregard this next part) Heroically he drives straight up and out of the silence so that Prudence can do what she does best, make people sorry they decided to mess with her Fist. (Sigvar attempts to also draw the dwarf near Prudence into attacking HIM rather than HER as he moves her out of the pickle she is in.)
Prudence Gundle d20+20=37 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+12=14 ; d6=1 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 12:55:36 PM
"The dwarves are haste--" Pru calls, and then there's a dwarf right next to her and the world is silent.
Pru is annoyed. Silence is a nuisance, no two ways about it, but the dwarf needn't act as if he'd just defeated Valdor Dragonstone in single combat. Pru is a sorcerer, and spells aren't her only--
Wait, what's Sigvar doing?
Pru finds herself scooped up and heading out of the Silence. Still annoyed, she aims an Elemental Ray (SLA) at the silent dwarf. [Target dwarf 1. Hit Touch AC 14 for 8 damage.]
Trayvin AC 29/14 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Monday September 7th, 2020 6:54:08 PM
OOC- Shane, hope you have a speedy recovery from the storm damage
Trayvin knows silence and also how to beat it, if only for a moment. He moves out of the way, and casts divine power on himself. Now if the dwarf follows he can at least keep him occupied.
Actions move to I12, cast spell
used: spells: divine power
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ d20+20=27 ; d6+13=18 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6+13=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+18=27 ; d6+13=18 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20+16=17 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 8:17:26 PM
An annoyed ranger yells out...
"OH NO YOU DID-NOT "
A volley of arrows shrouded in electricity and flames fires towards the dwarf that had been attacking Prudence.
----------------- Attacks D1 at F16 with flame arrows.
Many Shots Precise Shot Point Blank Deadly Strike -3/+6
(corrected for point blank) Attack 1 Hits AC 28 Physical 18 Flame 1 Electic 3 Attack 1a Hits AC 28 Physical 17 Flame 2 Electic 1
Attack 2 Hits AC 28 Physical 18 Flame 3 Electic 3
Attack 3 Hits AC 18 (miss) Phhysical Flame Electic
XX Missed one on attack roles in my initial Calc (for Point Blank)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 34 Tch 28 Ffted 30 HP 106/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+17=29 ; d10+3=8 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+17=33 ; d10+3=12 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 11:09:04 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Pru's safety is first thing on his mind as things unravel very fast. But even faster are the Fist's reaction, in that Sigvar can fly suddenly (OOC: does he need Fly checks for those maneuvers in combat?) and then a hail of arrows pincushion the dwarf threatening Pru. So much for his grins!
"Ok, we need one alive for questioning, and this one's the best chance I'll probably get," he quickly deduces, so pulling out his magic Kama while maneuvering around (to avoid AoO) he positions himself next to the dwarf (if dwarf is still alive) and starts pummeling him.
1st Attack: Karate chop w/Stunning Fist (Stun) d20 +17 = 29 dmg d10+3 = 8 Stunning Fist (Stun) Save Fort DC21, Fail = Stunned for 1 Round (see Stunned condition)
2nd Attack w/Kama +2_ Trip CMB d20 +16 +2 (Feat) +2 (magic Kama) DC26 vs CMD Improved Trip_ no AoO
If the dwarf is still on his feet: Spend a Ki pt for extra attack and try Trip again 3rd Attack w/Kama +2_ Trip CMB d20 +16 +2 (Feat) +2 (magic Kama) DC31 vs CMD Improved Trip_ no AoO Ki pool 8/9
If the dwarf was tripped on 2nd attack: 3rd Attack kick with subdual d20 +17 = 33 subdual damage d10+3 = 12
If the dwarf was felled by the arrows, he moves to the one that was engaging Trayvin and attacks him instead (use rolls from above for this).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 118/143 (30 temp hp) -- 35/15/33 CMD: 37 d20+8=16 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=18 ; Monday September 7th, 2020 11:38:27 PM
Anna manages to figure out that the 3rd casting was a casting of silence. The rest she doesn't really know about.
She was going to go Manticore-Chimera but Tendriculous might be the better option for the current situation they find themselves in.
Anna uses Plant Shape III to become a Tendriculous.
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Tendriculous : 13 minutes (130 rounds) +8 size bonus to Strength, –2 penalty to Dexterity, +4 size bonus to Constitution +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +16 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +14 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Tuesday September 8th, 2020 12:52:05 AM What in Wardds name is this joker playing at? .
in Michaels world view bar fights are one thing. and you don't start casting combat magic and try to fool people into a trap in a bar fight. That this yahoo wants to fight with bare knuckles is a foolish mistake unless he is a Monk. and if he is a Monk, well...Michael still won't feel bad about bringing a knife to a fistfight either way.
Michael leaps up and activates his celestial armor's flight ability. he then draws his blades.
he flys towards the West Mezzanine where the magic missles came from.
DM RobC - "What in Wardds name is this joker playing at?" d20+20=30 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=29 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d20+20=34 ; 2d8+9=15 ; d20+20=34 ; 2d8+9=17 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+28=38 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=18 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=16 ; d20+20=38 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=32 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+20=37 ; 2d8+9=11 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2020 4:33:05 AM
Sigvar doesn't want to stick around. Pru is in trouble and needs to get somewhere she can safely cast spells. He calls on his wings of flying and moves away from the dwarf. The monk narrowly misses him with a roundhouse kick (AoO Miss AC30). Sigvar closes in on Pru and gets low enough to pick her up. Unfortunately that means both he and Pru make themselves open to an attack as they fly away from the monk (AoOs. Hit AC31. Pru takes 14pts damage. Hit AC40. Crit not confirmed on AC29. Sigvar takes 13pts damage)
From her heightened position Pru is now able to retaliate with an elemental ray. Perhaps it was Sigvar's flying, but her ray goes wide.
Trayin moves out of range of the monk. He takes a punch to the back of the head as he does so (AoO Hit AC34. Trayvin takes 15pts damage). He casts a spell to help bolster his defenses.
Pompous isn't at all happy and open fire on one of the dwarves. Despite the number of arrows, they all miss!
Nikolai then steps up for some monk v monk action. His karate chop lands solidly on the dwarf's shoulder, but his attempts to trip with the kama are to no avail. The dwarf stays standing and unstunned (Fort Save vs DC21: 21)
Anna debates what shape is best for the current battle. She opts to go for a plant form over the chimera.
Michael isn't at all happy that there is someone unseen casting spells. He takes to the air (avoiding the readied action), though takes a fist to the back as he does so (AoO Hit AC34. Michael takes 17 pts damage!). He flies to the west to try and find the source of the missiles.
The enemy act...
The priestess decides to try and make things tougher for Anna by attempting to dispel her shape change, but is unable to get enough power to do so. (Dispel check: 16=Fail). Maybe next time...
With Sigvar, Michael and Pru in the air, the dwarfs only have a few targets to go for on the ground.
Dwarf 1 returns the favor by trying to trip Nikolai! He's successful, and then comes the stomping and kicking (Hit CMB38. Nikolai is prone, -4AC. AoO from Trip hits AC39. Hit AC30. Miss AC27, 28, 23, 18. Nikolai takes 15pts + 16pts!)
Dwarf 2 pursues Trayvin. He arrives on scene with a fist straight to the face (Hit AC38. Trayvin takes 13pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC20 or be staggered!) If Trayvin tries to move away or provokes an AoO: Highlight to display spoiler: {Dwarf makes a trip attempt. CMB:42}
Dwarf 3 doesn't have Michael for company, so turns to Anna. He tries to sweep the leg, and though he misses at first he collects her on the second pass. This is followed up by some ineffective kicks (Miss CMB32. Hit CMB45. Anna is prone. AoO from Trip Miss AC25. Miss AC25, 28, 16, 22)
Dwarf 4 rushes Pompous and tries to deliver an upward knee, that unfortunately collects (Hit AC37. Pompous takes 11pts damage)
Michael can't see any casters about, but does hear someone say something magical. It's followed up by five magic missiles colliding with him (Michael takes 34pts force damage!). He heard it originate in the vicinity of B12 on the mezzanine level.
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The circles represent an area of Silence.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 161/174 Character Sheet Tuesday September 8th, 2020 6:29:35 AM " Prudence, I think you will need to fly on your own, or tell me where you want to be put down. The boys are getting beat up down there and need a hand." As Sigvar talks he shifts Prudence onto his shoulder and unbinds his sword.
OOC The mezzanine is how high above the ground floor? I'm sure you said it once but I have forgotten.
DM Rob: Entire building is 60ft tall. Mezzanine level is 30ft off the ground
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 104/118] d20+12=17 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2020 3:20:17 PM
"Go ahead and let go," Pru tells Sigvar. She casts a quickened Fly on herself.
Now with a Fly speed of 60, Pru flies over toward the priestess and casts Enervation on her. A black ray of negative energy hits a Touch AC of 17. If that hits, the priestess takes 4 negative levels. There is no save now; there may be one later to keep the negative levels from becoming permanent.
DM Rob: How high off the ground is Pru?
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 104/118] Tuesday September 8th, 2020 7:41:07 PM
[OOC: I put Pru's height on the map, because I figured that would be easier for the DM. She's 30 feet up. Would you prefer we post height here or on the map?]
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 136/136/ d20+22=36 ; d6+9=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6+9=13 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=27 ; d6+9=11 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6+9=13 ; d6+9=13 ; d6+9=13 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2020 7:48:17 PM
Trying to avoid making a "knee jerk" reaction... { ooc? Get it? Knee? }
Pompous takes a step back and fires off a close quarter volley of arrows at his assailant.
------------------ Shoots at D4 Many Shots Precise Shot Point Blank Deadly Strike -1/+2
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 148/161(BrianZ) d20+22=33 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+11=14 ; d8+11=18 ; d8+11=13 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2020 9:01:50 PM
Trayvin takes a few hits from the dwarf and tries to return the favor.
Attacks: hit AC 33, 30, 23, dmg 14, 18, 13
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 121 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=37 ; d20+21=39 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2020 10:02:00 PM Ooof! boy those Magic Missles sting. He's got a bead on the person now and flies toward it. funny if they are invisible shouldn't the spell casting reveal them? or are they merely camouflaged?
Michael tries to tease out the persons location.
Perception 37
since he has Lightning stance he now has 50% concealment from the person. if he spots him/her he attempts to bowl her over with a combination of hitting her at speed in the knees from his flight and a bit of joint manipulation, pushing her knee out to her side and back. we will call it a trip.
CMB 21 to hit AC 39. to put him on his back. if they are hiding behind the curtains he uses them to help with the trip.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 Wednesday September 9th, 2020 12:20:26 AM
Anna regenerates a little but then realize she doesn't like being prone so she takes a full round action to turn into a viper vine as Viper Vines are immune to trip.
She then takes a 5 foot step away from the monk.
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (129 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 75/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday September 9th, 2020 1:22:28 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor
Nikolai finds himself flat on his back. He knows dwarves are tough, but never meet a monk dwarf!
OOC: you can Crawl 5' as a Move Action that provokes AoO Move: Nikolai Crawls 5' away from the dwarf (AC29 due to Mobility) Move: Stand Quick: Spend Ki pt for +4 AC New AC29 OOC: I noticed my AC was higher from previous combat but I think the results are about the same. Sorry. Ki pool 7/9
DM RobC - "The boys are getting beat up down there and need a hand." d20+12=30 ; d20+46=65 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=28 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=17 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=15 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+28=40 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=17 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=19 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2020 4:00:38 AM
Sigvar isn't comfortable in the current situation. He needs to keep a hold of Pru, but the others are getting pretty badly beat up on the ground. He unstraps his weapon in anticipation
Pru has things under control though. She fires off an enervation ray at the priestess and hits hit squarely.
Pompous backs up from the dwarf and fires off a few arrows. The dwarf deflects the first, but takes the brunt from two of the others.
Trayvin goes hand to hand with the dwarf, delivering some solid hits of his own.
Michael can't get a bead on the caster, though there are ways they can cast spells and stay hidden from sight.
Anna opts to take on a different form. Being tripped isn't fun. Let's see how that monk feels about a viper vine!
Nikolai crawls out of trouble, narrowly avoiding a boot as he does so (Miss AC22). He stands, ready to defend himself.
The enemy act...
The priestess is NOT happy at being hit by a spell from Pru. Her lip curls and she casts a spell to protect herself from that sort of attack again. She takes a few steps closer to the edge of the platform and casts another spell - this time to aid the dwarves. At least it distracted her enough from doing any real damage. Spellcraft DC19: Highlight to display spoiler: {Death Ward} Spellcraft DC19: Highlight to display spoiler: {Quickened Bless affects D1, D2 and D3}
D1 continues after Nikolai. It steps up and flurries. A lot. (Hit AC29,AC36,AC32,AC29. Miss AC28,AC26. Nikolai takes 13 + 14 + 12 + 17pts)
D2 silently snorts and keeps up the fight with Trayvin. (Hit AC31,AC31. Miss AC25,AC24,25,16. Trayvin takes 15 + 18pts. Also need your Fort save from last round)
D3 keeps after Anna. He gets in close and attacks (Provokes an AoO from Anna. Miss AC32)
D4 isn't having fun with Pompous. It steps in close and with one hand it causes a distraction. With it's other hand it pulls Pompous's bow away, before getting a few kicks in as well. The monk now has a firm grip on Pompous's bow. (Disarm Miss CMB25. Hit CMB36. Pompous is disarmed of his bow! Hit AC33,AC35. Miss AC22,AC17. Pompous takes 16 + 19pts damage!)
Michael can hear someone casting a spell from nearby (B15). He then feels it in his chest as he gets hit by more magic missiles! (Michael takes 31pts force damage!). He still can't see anyone but he knows they are there somewhere.
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The black circles represent an area of Silence. The green circle represents an AntiLife Shell
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 161/174 Character Sheet d20+22=23 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2020 6:56:45 AM
Sigvar draws his sword and drops down right behind the dwarf attacking Pompous. He then attempts to drive his sword through the dwarf.(Vital Strike, Power Attack) Sword 1 automiss (nat 1) Sigvar is now on the ground
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 104/118] d20+20=39 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=31 ; 4d6=19 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=14 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+15=17 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2020 2:12:16 PM
The priestess hasn't done anything to protect herself from a Scorching Ray, so Pru casts a quickened one. Three beams of fire streak toward the priestess. All three hit. [19, 16, and 14 fire damage, or 49 total fire damage.]
She gains some elevation then, and to help Michael, readies an action to counterspell whatever that caster casts next. [That's a Spellcraft 22 to identify the next spell being cast; if it is another Magic Missile, Pru can counter it with the same spell. If it's something she doesn't have on her spell list, she'll use a Dispel Magic instead. Dispel check 17.]
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 115/161(BrianZ) d20+17=27 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=20 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2020 6:09:17 PM
fort = 27(sorry)
Trayvin tries to keep the dwarf in front of him busy, while rest of the Agents get to work. He pretends to talk to the dwarf, acting like the silence isn't working on him. (or maybe cursing his aim)
Actions: attacks hit AC: 23(nat1), 19, 20 (hmm)
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
Pompous is somewhat in shock and awe at the fact that this dwarf disarmed him. But not THAT shocked.
Pompous attempts to grapple the dwarf, activate the flight ability of his celestial armor and fly straight up as high as he can while holding said dwarf. Then, once he's flown as far straight up as he can... he'll drop the dwarf.
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1st Grapple roll failed with a natural one. Pompous Uses a hero point to reroll and 2 hero points to add four to the roll .
Grapple attempt role: 30
Flight - straight up, up to 20 feet high (speed 40, 1/2 that for ascention)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=34 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d6+5=11 ; d20+15=30 ; 2d6+5=12 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=27 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 12:36:38 AM
AOO: 34 vs AC; threat of critical, 25 to confirm = no crit so only 11 damage
She makes a full attack against the monk hitting with a bite and tentacle possibly grappling (OOC: what is the Grapple CMD of the monks?)
bite: 30 vs AC ; 12 damage tentacle 1 : 20 vs AC - miss tentacle 2 : 33 vs AC , threat of critical and 22 to confirm = no crit; 3 damage plus 38 vs CMD to grapple the monk tentacle 3 : 27 vs AC - miss tentacle 4 : 26 vs AC - miss
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (128 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 19/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+22=41 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 1:06:00 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai quickly realizes that these dwarves are far better monks than he is and decides to find a better vantage point to conduct battle than to stand there and get pummeled.
Quick: Spend Ki pt for extra 30' speed. Acrobatics check d20 + 22= DC41 vs CMD Slippers of Spider Climb climb speed 20' +30' (ki pt) = 50' total
Move: using Acrobatics to move through threatened area w/o AoO, Nikolai heads strait to the wall and climbs up to the floor of the mezzanine and skitters, upside down, across the floor and over the edge, gaining the mezzanine floor (see new position on map).
Ki pool 6/9
OOC: Total Horizontal move is 30' by my calculations with 5' getting over the edge = 35'. What I don't know is the vertical climb up the wall to the bottom side of the mezzanine floor. But his total Double Move is 100' so that should work. And I'm guessing the dwarf is short and not able to reach him as he crawls past him along the bottom of the mezzanine floor. :)
If by DM calculations this move is 50' or less, than he has a Standard action which he will use to heal himself using Ki pts. Just let me know. Move (using Slippers of Spider Climb):
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 56 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+30=48 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+22=31 ; d8+7=8 ; 7d6=26 ; d20+20=34 ; d4+4=5 ; 7d6=27 ; d20+17=27 ; d8+7=15 ; 7d6=20 ; d20+15=28 ; d4+4=5 ; 7d6=21 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 1:35:25 AM Ouch! this is getting ridiculous. Michael quiets his mind and allows his awareness to expand forth. he smells body odor. hears a quiet intake of breath, he even feels the air currents coming off the person as they guesture for their next spell.
Using a hero point to up my perception. so +8 +22=30 Perception 48.
if Michael perceives the person he attempts to trip them.
CMB. 23
and since that roll fairly sucked he spends another Hero point for another standard action if that one didn't get her down, then this action will be trying again.
CMB 32. and if the prior action got her down, then this action will be backstabbing her now that she is on the ground. or backstabbing her next round if the last action got him down.
Attack 1 sunblade 22 luckblade 20.
Sunblade +4 To hit AC 31 for 8 points of damage and 26 points flanking.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 34 for 5 points of damage and 27 flanking.
attack 2 sunblade +17 Luckblade +15
Sunblade +4 To hit AC 27 for 15 points of damage and 20 flanking.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 28 for 5 and 21 flanking
on top of that the person takes 7 points of bleed damage each round starting on their turn.
DM RobC - "Ouch!" d20+21=29 ; 2d8+9=22 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+28=41 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+10=19 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=32 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+46=63 ; d20+20=37 ; 2d8+9=22 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 4:59:16 AM
Sigvar drops down to the ground to get into the fight. Unfortunately his attack doesn't live up to his enthusiasm, and the blow goes wide.
Pru sends a little more pain towards the priestess and then rises up to get a better view of the mezzanine level. She can't see this invisible attacker either. OOC: Per email, you can't counterspell a target you can't see. You keep the spell and hero point
Trayvin attacks as best he can against the monk but to no avail. The dwarf dodges each blow.
Pompous tries a different approach. He reaches out to grapple the monk, though just misses. The monk headbutts him for good measure (Grapple provoked an AoO. Hit AC29. Pompous takes 18pts damage!). At least he manages to get out of reach now. OOC: Note you can only use 1 hero point per turn. You get to keep two of those
Anna takes advantage of the dwarfs movement to tentacle slap him. She manages to bite him and even hit him again. She feels like she gets a really good hold on the dwarf too, but somehow he just slips through her grip. That's not supposed to happen.
Nikolai feels outmonked. Time to get out of reach. He rolls backwards away from the dwarf and runs straight up the wall and onto the mezzanine level. He even has enough time to heal a wound or two.
Michael is persistant. You have to give him that. He quiets his mind. Where is this thing that keeps attacking him? He's pretty sure they're not standing next to him. Pretty sure. If that's the case there's nothing for him to attack. Where that critter is that keeps attacking him though is a mystery he has yet to solve. OOC: You can only use 1 hero point her round. Since you can't attack you get to keep those hero points
The enemy act...
The priestess has had just about enough of Pru and returns fire (Hit TouchAC25. Pru takes 40pts damage!) Spellcraft DC21... Highlight to display spoiler: {Maximised Searing Light}
Dwarf 1 no longer has Nikolai for company. He rushes over to attack Sigvar (Provokes an AoO from Sigvar. Trip CMB41. Sigvar is tripped and prone! -4AC vs melee. AoO from trip Hit AC37. Sigvar takes 17pts damage!)
Dwarf 2 doesn't want Trayvin to get away. He trips him again and starts kicking away.(Trip CMB44. Trayvin is prone. AoO from trip Miss AC24. Hit AC30. Miss AC25,AC19,AC19. Trayin takes 18pts damage!)
Dwarf 3 goes into a flurry of kicks and punches, but doesn't make it through Anna's thick skin. (Miss AC32,32,22,29,27). He starts reconsidering his attack plan.
Dwarf 4 takes a step to the side to flank Sigvar and starts laying into him. Miraculously, he only gets hit once! (Miss AC25,23,28,19,32. Hit AC35. Sigvar takes 13pts damage!)
The mystery caster on the mezzanine has moved about again. Michael can hear the spellcaster at A20 and sees another five magic missiles come his way. These ones don't feel as strong as the last ones at least (Michael takes 24pts damage).
In good news for the party, the silence spells have ended. Will this shift the tide?
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The green circle represents an AntiLife Shell
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 167/174 Character Sheet d20+20=25 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+18=24 ; 4d6+16=31 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 8:03:28 AM
AoO Misses (AC 25) Sigvar takes a close look at his situation and realizes standing up will just waste his time, they can trip him easily and get extra attacks that way, plus attacks as he stands, soooo.... Full attack while prone, no power attack target dwarf 4, if he dies move on to dwarf 1 Sword 1 Threatens AC 38 and confirms to AC 38 for 31 damage +6 holy if they are evil which I don't think they are sword 2 Hits AC 22 miss sword 3 Hits AC 24 miss Horns Hits AC 20 miss Sigvar also swiftly lay hands on himself for 36 healing
OOC I forgot the -4 for prone while rolling, I subtracted it from my totals, sorry
Dashboard LoH 1 used Prone
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 39/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) 3d8+5=20 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 11:11:36 AM
OOC: Nikolai heals some wounds by: Standard Action: pulling out the Staff of Healing Hero Point: use staff for CSW (3d8 +5) = 20
Staff of Healing 9/10
If I remember correctly, using staves or potions of healing do not get the 'roll 1s over again' bonus. Correct me if I'm wrong. :)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 39/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) 3d8+5=20 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 11:11:36 AM
OOC: Nikolai heals some wounds by: Standard Action: pulling out the Staff of Healing Hero Point: use staff for CSW (3d8 +5) = 20
Staff of Healing 9/10
If I remember correctly, using staves or potions of healing do not get the 'roll 1s over again' bonus. Correct me if I'm wrong. :)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 64/118] d20+20=31 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 2:33:32 PM
[OOC: Pru didn't use a hero point last round. She cast a quickened spell, moved, then readied the counterspell. No hero point required.]
Pru's squeal when she gets hit by the maximized Searling Light is awfully girly for a proud member of the Mailed Fist. Clearly, Pru hadn't taken enough caster levels off the priestess, but it's too late now with that Death Ward and all.
"Time to put you on ice," Pru mutters, signaling that we have reached the "bad puns" portion of the fight. She casts Wall of Ice, choosing the hemisphere form to cover the priestess. Pru's hemisphere has a 19-foot radius, which means [I believe] that the priestess is not adjacent to any part of it and therefore gets no Reflex save.
This time Michael has a different plan in mind. he flys over so that he is near where the caster is. not attacking but sticking to this person like glue. he uses he fly speed of 60 to go to where this person is and stick with them.
he then yells to Pru.
PRUDENCE GUNDLE FIREBALL THIS LOCATION NOW!
while he has all this extra time on his hands not swinging at a magic unhittable invisible magic user, he downs a potion of CSW. +2+7+8 + (caster level of 20? ) =37. while on the way over.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 39/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+22=25 ; Thursday September 10th, 2020 11:34:35 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Up on top, Nikola has the opportunity to see what Michael is up against. Seeing the general starting point of the magic Missiles, he takes a double move (120') and ends up at B20.
Perception +22 = 25
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=16 ; d20+13=31 ; d6+2=5 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=29 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=7 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+13=15 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 2:59:45 AM
Anna continues to make a full round attack against the monk. She hits it with 2 tentacles and manages to secure a hold on the monk with one of them.
Bite: 16 vs AC miss Tentacle 1 : 31 vs AC; 5 damage plus 27 vs CMD to grapple = fail Tentacle 2 : 20 vs AC; miss Tentacle 3: 33 vs AC threat of critical; 29 vs AC to confirm; 11 damage plus 38 vs CMD to start a grapple Tentacle 4 : 15 vs AC miss
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (128 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
DM RobC - "IF SOMEONE COULD GET MY BOW.... IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED" 5d8=23 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=27 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=20 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=26 ; 2d8+9=24 ; d20+46=58 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 4:46:47 AM
Sigvar stays low and chops heavily into the legs of one of the dwarves. He's able to close up some of his own wounds as well.
Nikolai tries to stop some of the bleeding on his arms. Highlight to display spoiler: {You get to reroll 1s for any healing. If you'd like, you can re-do your rolls from this round. 3d8+5=20 isn't bad though. The decision is yours if you want to take it :) }
Pru gives the priestess the cold shoulder by encasing her in an ice dome. That will give her time to cool off.
Pompous thinks that now is a really really good time to summon some aid. As an afterthought he wonders about his bow, which unfortunately is still in the hands of dwarf 4.
Michael has plans to follow the caster, but try as he might he just can't find him. It's like after he casts a spell he just isn't there anymore. The guy keeps moving around! Where that caster pops up next is anyones guess. Pru might have heard his call, but she's preoccupied with the priestess to be able to cast a fireball right now.
Nikolai comes into the fight though. Surely between the two of them they can trap this illusive foe.
Anna keeps the hurt on her dwarf. She slaps him across the face with two tentacles and then grips him tightly. For some reason though he just won't stay grabbed and slides out of her grasp.
The enemy act...
The priestess is trapped nicely inside her little ice dome. Can you see through an ice dome? Let's say yes. You can see her cast a searing light spell at the wall. A large chunk melts nicely away but she remains imprisoned for now.
Dwarf 1 really starts kicking into Sigvar, showing no mercy to the taur. (Hit AC40. Crit not confirmed on AC31. Hit AC37,36. Miss AC25,32,27. Sigvar takes 19 + 18 + 18pts damage!)
Dwarf 2 bounces on its feet in front of Trayvin, challenging him to fight (Highlight to display spoiler: {Not going to post actions for D2... this time})
Dwarf 3 can see the futility in fighting Anna. He just can't get past her defences. He gives her a wink and then disappears from her sight. Where he DOES appear though is on the mezzanine behind Nikolai
Dwarf 4 keeps the beatdown going on Sigvar. (Hit AC39. Miss AC22,30,31,25,12. Sigvar takes 24pts damage!). He looks to the other dwarf, and in a raspy voice asks "Are we taking prisoners?". The question goes unanswered.
The mysterious caster doesn't make himself known this round. Is someone too close? Does he feel a little close to the action? Outnumbered? Time will tell...
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The green circle represents an AntiLife Shell
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 1118/174 Character Sheet d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+14=29 ; 4d6+16=28 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d8=5 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 6:18:33 AM
Sigvar swiftly lays hands on himself ( heal 30 damage) and continues fighting from prone. Still attacking D4. Sword 1 Miss Sword 2 Threaten AC 34 confirms to AC 31 for 28 damage +4 holy Sword 3 miss Horns Hit AC 29 for 10 damage
Dashboard LoH 2 used Prone
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 64/118] d20=5 ; 15d6=54 ; Friday September 11th, 2020 2:00:08 PM
Pru wants to fireball that pesky caster; she really does. But now Nikolai is up there, bleeding from multiple wounds, and he's inside the blast area. Pru gets a brief picture of herself explaining to Gargul why she fireballed an ally to death, and decides she'd rather not.
She moves toward the mezzanine to give herself a chance of finding this elusive caster. Almost as an afterthought, she casts a quickened Mage Hand so she can help Pompous with his bow situation--although, having already moved, she can't do anything with that spell this round. Then she readies an action.
Here is her readied action: if she hears somebody casting a spell, or speaking a command word to activate a wand [Perception 6], she will cast a Cone of Cold in that direction, trying to angle it so that it doesn't hit Nikolai or Michael. If she has to hit one of them, she'll opt for the less-wounded Michael. Her intent is to force the caster to make a Concentration check because of the damage, and hopefully lose the spell as a result. Of course, that won't work on a wand, but hey, a girl can dream. If the cone goes off, it does 54 damage, Reflex save DC 22 for half.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 27 Ffted 26 HP 39/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday September 11th, 2020 7:54:25 PM
OOC: I sent a general e-mail, that when read, and if DM approves and Approves Pru to redo her action, then this post can be deleted. Thanks.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 107 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=24 ; d8+7=10 ; 7d6=26 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; Saturday September 12th, 2020 3:42:32 AM
[I]to Ga'al with this guy[/b] Michael thinks to himself.
He shoots out over the mezzanine, spots a target he can flank seeing Sigvar down and the dwarf beating on him looks like a good target. He quaffs a potion of displacement and another CSW potion. and works on positioning looking to come in above and behind the dwarf next round.
CSW 18 + (Still don't know what lvl so I"m assuming 20. )for 38
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 1118/174 Character Sheet Saturday September 12th, 2020 9:39:15 PM
Potions are typically minimum level to cast the spell so 5th for a 3rd level spell, so +5 hp
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=29 ; 2d6+5=14 ; Sunday September 13th, 2020 11:04:32 PM
Anna slithers forward as she is temporarily without a dance partner and bites Dwarf 2.
(29 vs AC; 14 damage)
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (127 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 39/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+22=23 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 12:11:55 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai knows, from his team mates', that he is close, very close to an invisible attacker. Rather than waste time striking with the odds against him in hitting the correct area, he realizes that now being on the second floor, with less light, he might be able to create a shadow of the enemy, and then Pru will know where the pesky spell caster is.
"Pru, look for the shadow!" he yells out, then pulls out a Sunrod and strikes it illuminating the whole area around him.
Move: fetch sunrod from backpack Standard: activate Sunrod Quick: spend Ki pt for +4 AC bonus New AC 29 Sunrod_ Normal light in 30' radius.
Perception (find the shadow) + 22 = 23
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 107 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=24 ; d8+7=10 ; 7d6=26 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 2:08:38 AM to Ga'al with this guy Michael thinks to himself.
He shoots out over the mezzanine, spots a target he can flank seeing Sigvar down and the dwarf beating on him looks like a good target. He quaffs a potion of displacement and another CSW potion. and works on positioning himself looking to come in above and behind the dwarf next round.
CSW 18 + (Still don't know what lvl so I"m assuming 20. )for 38
DM RobC - "to Ga'al with this guy" d20+22=31 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=22 ; 2d8+9=21 ; 2d8+9=22 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=24 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+19=25 ; d20+46=56 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 4:15:42 AM
Sigvar stays low and keeps up his attack on dwarf 4. His cuts slash really deep this time and the dwarf is now bleeding profusely.
Pru decides that fireballing her friends isn't a nice thing to do. At least Gargul probably wouldn't think so. She casts a Mage Hand spell in preparation of helping Pompous retrieve his bow, but her focus right now is on that caster. She prepares to target it with a spell should it try and get another spell off. (Highlight to display spoiler: {Mage Hand has a duration of concentration. Casting another spell would break that, wouldn't it? It also only works on non-magical objects. Might be better to keep the spell slot})
Michael has had it with this caster and decides that the dwarves are much better targets. Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC: It's a move action to retrieve a stored item/potion and a standard action to drink it. CL for a CSW potion is typically 5th level, which means you were healed for 23pts if you chose the CSW potion over the displacement one. Can't move, draw two items and drink two potions in the same round though}
Pompous completes his summon spell and brings a dire ape into the combat. More muscle! (OOC: Please make actions/roll for the ape)
Anna goes for the next nearest target: dwarf 2. She bites into him, drawing some blood.
Nikolai strikes a sunrod and calls for everyone to look for a shadow. Slight issue though is that invisible creatures don't have shadows. Hey, it was worth a shot, right? Maybe they're just hiding in the shadows and not actually invisible?
Sure enough though, there comes the unmistakable sound of someone casting a spell nearby. The thing is it's not coming from near Nikolai. It's coming in the air behind Pru! (E13. 30ft high) It might be fortunate though, as it means none of the party are in the firing line of Pru's attack! She gets her attack off and what had been arcane words turn into curse words as whatever spell was being cast fails! Nice. If history has proven anything, it's likely that this creature won't be standing still.
There is a small hiss (not from Anna) as the priestess finally melts a section of the ice dome. Her time inside obviously didn't cool her temper. She practically seethes as she casts a spell at Pru (Pru to make a Fort Save vs DC21 or be Blinded!)
Dwarf 1 lays into Sigvar with passion (Miss AC31,25,29,27,28. Hit AC35,36. Sigvar takes 21pts + 22pts damage!)
Dwarf 2 gives Trayvin a beating (Miss AC23,23,21,23. Hit AC26,40 (Crit confirmed 35),30. Trayvin takes 14pts + 34pts + 18pts damage and is still prone!)
Dwarf 3 pushes forward and punches Nikolai (Hit AC30. Nikolai takes 24pts damage!)
Dwarf 4 is looking really hurt right now. He's barely on his feet. He still has a little fight left in him though and won't go down easy. He keeps kicking heavily into Sigvar. It doesn't look like he has decided to take prisoners. (Miss AC27,30,20,25,22. Hit AC35,34. Sigvar takes 19pts + 18pts damage!).
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The green circle represents an AntiLife Shell. The blue circle represents an Ice dome with a hole made in the north of it
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 59/174 Character Sheet d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+14=22 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 7:34:08 AM
Sigvar again lays hands on himself ( heal 21 points) before laying into the dwarves.
Sword 1 Miss Sword 2 Miss Sword 3 Miss Horns Miss
Dashboard LoH 3 used Prone
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 64/118] d20+10=26 ; d20+11=20 ; 32d6=105 ; 5d6=16 ; 5d4+5=17 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 2:10:32 PM
Pru shrugs off the Blindness. [Fort save 26] "Oh, we're testing Fortitude now?" she asks. "Try this, then!" She casts a spell and points a finger. A thin green ray shoots toward the priestess, hitting Touch AC 20. If that hits, the priestess takes 105 points of damage, and if that kills her, she is entirely disintegrated. If she makes a DC 23 Fort save, she only takes 16 damage and is not disintegrated.
[The spell is Disintegrate, if that isn't blindingly obvious. :) ]
Since Mage Hand is a cantrip, Pru can cast it over and over and over without using any of her numerous spell slots. However, she remembers it can't grab a magic bow, so she leaves off for now.
Instead, noting that Dwarf 4 is badly wounded and still attacking Sigvar, she hits him with a Quickened Magic Missile. [Dwarf 4 takes 17 force damage.]
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 49/161(BrianZ) d20+22=37 ; d8+11=17 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 4:17:54 PM
Trayvin has had enough of getting kicked around. He gets up(provokes?) and takes a swing at his opponent. He hopes the other Agents are doing better than he is, he is taking a beating from this monk.
Actions: stand from prone attack: hit AC 37, 17dmg
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
OOC- apologies, the camping trip setup took more of my free time than expected, I should be back to normal posting this week.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 72/136/ d20+8=13 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=36 ; d4+4=8 ; d6=2 ; d4+4=6 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 8:49:59 PM
Magilla the dire ape gets to work. Time to get himself some! All 9 feet and 1200 pounds of him!
Magilla takes a five step due south and starts swinging at the dwarves (D4 first then D1 if he needs an alternate subject)
Seeing that Siggy is in trouble Pompous also gets involved. Pompous draws his flaming short sword and drops down behind the dwarf that has his bow ( D4) and swings.
--------------------------- Attack 1 Claw Hits AC 13 Attack 2 Claw Hits AC 23 Attack 3 Bite Hits AC 8
Magilla HP 35 AC 15, touch 11 flat footed 13 10 ft reach
Pompous attack Attack 1 Hits AC 39 (Crit confirmed with a 36) Damage 14 physical and 2 flame damage.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 107 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+20=27 ; d8+7=9 ; 7d6=25 ; d20+20=35 ; d4+3=4 ; 7d6=34 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=20 ; d8+7=13 ; 7d6=17 ; d20+15=23 ; d4+3=5 ; 7d6=21 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 9:52:01 PM
Healed but not displaced Michael grins as Sigvar gets up. The Dynamic duo is going to lay a beat down on this child of the mountains.
He drops in behind the dwarf from 10' My Acrobatics of 26 means I auto pass the roll to take no damage.
as he falls he chooses and strikes at his targets. two veins in the back of the neck, kidneys and the junction in the hip girdle where the arteries converge from the legs. Michael has never gone for them from the back, but he forgets about the tailbone and his stab comes up short.
Sunblade +4 vs evil +2 vs all others. To hit AC 27(31 wth flanking bonus) for 9 and 25 flanking.
Luckblade +2 To hit AC 35 +4= 39. for 4 and 34 flanking.
2nd attack. Sunblade +17 Luckblade +15.
Sunblade+4 +2 vs all others. To hit AC 35 (Natch 20! crit: 20 no love) for 13 and 17 flanking.
Luckblade +2 to hit AC 23 +4= 27 for 5 and 21 flanking.
opponent takes 7 bleed per round starting their round.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 15/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+23=29 ; d20+45=60 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 11:08:47 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor Sunrod blazing 30' light
OOC: too bad I can't hope to get such series of high To Hit scores
Ki pool 6/9 Staff of Healing 9/10
Nikolai had figured that a bright light might be enough to reveal some light distortion caused by the invisibility spell but Invisibility powers is not one of his strongpoints.
Not finding who he sought, and being assailed by an expert monk akin to his own mentor, he decides to keep it occupied by making him chase him. The key is to do so without getting hit!
Mobility +4 AC vs AoO, Ki pt +4 AC, and Acrobatics DC=CMD, High Jump (Monk) +10 (10th level) from standing still, Long Jump (Acrobatics) +12 for Speed 60'
Move: Horizontal Jump over the edge and to the pillar at G-20, use pillar for Slow Fall 50'
Acrobatics to Avoid AoO on the Jump + 22 +1 (Luckstone) = 29 vs CMD
AC vs AoO 33
Acrobatics Long Jump + 44 +1 (luckstone) DC25 = 60 Jump of 25' across + Down x' (20'?) < Move 50'?
If so, then Standard Action, use Staff of Healing: 3d8+5 = 8 + 4 + 3 + 5 = 20hp
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=29 ; 2d6+5=9 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=21 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+19=20 ; Monday September 14th, 2020 11:57:44 PM
Anna makes a full attack against dwarf 2 this time.
bite (29 vs AC; 9 damage) tentacle 1: (22 vs AC; miss) tentacle 2: (24 vs AC; miss) tentacle 3: (23 vs AC; miss) tentacle 4: (33 vs AC; threat of critical, 21 to confirm no crit; 8 damage plus CMB vs 20 to start a crapple = fail)
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (126 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
DM RobC - "Oh, we're testing Fortitude now?" d20+14=24 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=21 ; 5d8=16 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=19 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=12 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+28=36 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 6:24:34 AM
Sigvar is able to heal himself but concentrating so hard on that means paying less attention to his strikes.
Pru casts a disintegrate spell at the priestess and causes a little damage to her. She follows up with a magic missile that causes one of the dwarves to collapse. He may have been dying/mostly-dead, but Pompous makes sure that he is absolutely dead. In other news... the bow is lying on the ground right in front of Pompous. It might have a little dwarf blood on it, but it should still work just fine.
He gorilla now finds itself face-to-face with dwarf 1. Its attacks aren't great but it might make for a good distraction.
Trayvin stands up to meet the monk face-to-face. He narrowly avoids a headbut for doing so (AoO Nat1!) but done manage to back the dwarf a little.
Michael decides to introduce a dwarf to his blade. He drops down and flies over to flank with Sigvar. He gets a good shot in too Highlight to display spoiler: {Per previous post, you weren't able to move and retrieve/drink a potion in the same round. That means no movement last round and you were still at B12. This round you were able to move and drop down to the lower level. Sigvar was 45ft south of you so I've moved you to flank with him this round and get 1 hit in}
Nikolai gets outta dodge. He hastily tumbles away from the dwarf, who really wasn't expecting it (AoO Nat1!) He jumps, tumbles and falls away to safety. As he catches his breath he has a chance to heal himself a little.
Anna continues chipping away at the dwarf nearest her.
The enemy act...
The priestess is finally able to get some spells away. Pru has been bothering her for far too long! The priestess responds in kind by casting two spells. (Hit Touch AC22. Pru takes 16pts damage (Searing Light). Pru takes make a DC21 Fort save or be blinded!)
Dwarf 1 isn't going to give up on attacking Sigvar. Not with his very dearest bestest dwarf-friend recently slain. He must be feeling emotional as he lands a great number of strong blows (5ft step away from Michael. Hit AC39,34,39,33,34. Miss AC12,19. Sigvar takes 14 + 16 + 15 + 15 + 12 pts damage!)
Dwarf 2 takes out his frustrations on Trayvin, knocking the cleric to the ground. He then turns his attention to Anna, missing all attacks. (Trip CMB: 45. Trayvin is prone! Miss AC31,26,25,20,19,18 on Anna)
Dwarf 3 steps over the edge of the mezzanine and gracefully touches down on the floor, tumbling to land next to Michael. He manages to 'sweep the leg', landing Michael firmly on the ground (Trip CMB: 36. Michael is prone)
Nothing is cast by the mysterious spell caster. Pru.. Highlight to display spoiler: {If you choose to cast a spell this round please make a concentration check}
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The green circle represents an AntiLife Shell. The blue circle represents an Ice dome with a hole made in the north of it
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP -14/174 Character Sheet d20+4=6 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 9:01:58 AM
Sigvar lies quite still after having the stuffing kicked out of him. Stabilization check failed
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 48/118] d20+10=12 ; 10d6=26 ; 10d6=36 ; d20+23=42 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 2:19:16 PM
Pru takes damage and is blinded.
"Ugh, what a nuisance!" she says.
But, she remembers where the priestess is, so she casts a Fireball into the area, and then for good measure, follows it with a quickened Fireball.
The priestess takes 26 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half; then 36 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half.
[Concentration check 42]
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 72/136/ d20+8=9 ; d20+23=41 ; d6+6=7 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=21 ; d6+6=12 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+16=26 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2020 7:45:33 PM
With a look of shock and awe on his face Pompous sees his bow...
{....... Rosebud........ }
" MAGILLA! KILL!!!! "
Pompous drops his blade, picks up his bow and unleashes a volley of arrows.
-------------------- Magilla moves to IJ16/17 and takes a swipe at the dwarf aaaaand misses
Attack 1 Claw Hits AC 9
Magilla HP 35 AC 15, touch 11 flat footed 13 10 ft reach
Pompous Shoots at E24 Flame arrows Many Shots Precise Shot Point Blank
Attack 3 Hits AC 26 miss Phhysical 0 Flame 0 Electic 0
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 49/161(BrianZ) Tuesday September 15th, 2020 8:52:28 PM
Sigvar was in trouble. Trayvin gets up and moves closer, ready to support him. Anna, try and hold that one off while I help Sigvar
Actionsmove to F15
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 35/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 15th, 2020 11:04:27 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai senses Pru in a bit of a bind, er Blind, and calls out "Pru, if you drop to floor level, I can get rid of that Blindness", however, he is made aware of Sigvar's prone condition is not of his choice and needs some help more than Pru!
From where he stands, he taps to activate his Brahmah's Tattoo of Stabilize (Range 25') and directs the energy at Sigvar. For his Move Action, he pulls out his Thunderstone.
Hand 1: Staff of Healing Hand 2: Thunderstone
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 107 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+22=25 ; d8+7=14 ; d20+20=32 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+22=38 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+20=30 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+22=36 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+20=22 ; d4+4=5 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 3:28:31 AM
the dwarf that drops down beside me exposes himself to an AOO. and since I have combat reflexes I get an AOO for each point of my dex bonus, which is 6.
Michael hears the Dwarf drop behind him and whirls towards him his blades flashing as they quickly strike. The dwarf kicks his legs out from under him, but he still continues to poking at the stocky monk even as he falls.
Sunblade +4vs evil +2 all others. +22 Luckblade +20
Sunblade AOO To hit AC 25 for 14
Luckblade AOO To Hit AC 32 for 5
Sunblade AOO To hit AC 38 for 11
Luckblade AOO To hit AC 30 for 5
Sunblade AOO To hit AC 36 for 11
Luckblade AOO To Hit AC 22 for 5
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 123/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=23 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=30 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+19=25 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 4:08:14 AM
Anna continues to attack the dwarf only hitting with a tentacle
Bite: 23 vs AC; miss Tentacle: 24 vs AC; miss Tentacle: 15 vs AC; miss Tentacle: 20 vs AC; miss Tentacle: 30 vs AC; 8 damage plus 25 vs CMD to start a grapple = failure
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (125 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be trippe
DM RobC - "MAGILLA! KILL!!!!" d20+9=29 ; d20+9=16 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+20=30 ; 2d8+9=15 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=29 ; 2d8+9=17 ; d20+28=30 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=27 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=14 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 5:35:55 AM
Sigvar drops to the ground with a thud. His heart still beats, but it's starting to fade.
Pru may be blind, but she knows the general direction of the priestess. That's enough to lob a couple of fireballs at her. She starts casting one only to be hit by some magic missiles! (Pru takes 25pts damage!). It doesn't both her though and she gets her spell away. She can't tell, but the priestess dodges most of it. She clearly wasn't expecting a second one to follow. The priestess cops the full brunt of it, knocked off her feet and onto the ground.
Pompous gives a fist pump. Yes! His bow is back. He's ready to defend Sigvar before the dwarf finishes the job. (Highlight to display spoiler: {Hero point action to pick up the bow and full attack I think}). The monk deftly avoids the first arrow, but the second one plugs him nicely.
Magilla Gorilla serves as a nice distraction, storming across the temple to aid Anna and Trayvin.
Trayvin wants to get to Sigvar quickly. This fight could be over soon (and not in a good way) if they can't get him to his feet. He hops to his feet and circles behind Anna for safety. He narrowly avoid a kick to the back in the process (AoO Miss AC27)
Nikolai is on healing duty. He is able to stablize Sigvar from a distance and then readies to restore Pru's sight.
Michael lashes out at the dwarf and delivers a few good blows. Without someone to assist in flanking he just doesn't have the same stopping power. Highlight to display spoiler: {Combat Reflexes only allows you to make one AoO against each act that provokes: "This feat does not let you make more than one attack for a given opportunity". I've counted the other attacks as a full attack action for the round}
Anna continues attacking the monk, damaging piece by piece.
The enemy act...
The priestess has a chat with a deity in the afterlife.
Dwarf 1 is pleased with himself, but isn't so happy about being shot. He moves over and punches Pompous in retaliation (Hit AC30. Pompous takes 15pts damage!)
Dwarf 2 knows how hard Anna is to hit, so takes his frustration out on the Gorilla. It's... brutal. It's the kind of thing that gorilla will remember for a long time. If Pompous was to try and call on that gorilla again it would say no to him. The dwarf has less success against Anna though (Miss AC24,34,30,24,29)
Dwarf 3 wants to weaken Michael before backup arrives. It grab twice before being able to pull the sunblade from his hands. The monk starts kicking into him, though fortunately only one blow lands. (Disarm CMB30=Miss.45=Hit. Michael is disarmed of his sunblade. The dwarf now holds it. Miss AC25,17,17,27 Hit35. Crit not confirmed on 17. Michael takes 16pts damage!)
The greater invisibility spell finally wears off. The caster that has been causing so much trouble can now be seen (by everyone except Pru) hovering over the mezzanine area to the east. He's an elf dressed in very dark clothing. He flies across to the other side of the mezzanine and launches some very strong magic missiles at Anna (Anna takes 31pts damage!)
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - Make sure you zoom in on the map. I wanted to make sure you had room to move, so made it pretty large. If it doesn't work well for us I'll swap to using a spreadsheet version or something. - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The blue circle represents an Ice dome with a hole made in the north of it
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP -14/174 Character Sheet Wednesday September 16th, 2020 6:15:53 AM
Sigvar's wounds stop bleeding and his pulse stabilizes
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 23/118] Wednesday September 16th, 2020 1:23:50 PM
"Oh, look," Pru sneers, though she can't look at anything at the moment. "Skippy is casting more Magic Missiles. How original!" As a sorcererl, she really doesn't have room to criticize somebody else's lack of spell selection, but she's too mad to care.
She is not, however, mad enough to be lost to all sense. She drops down near Nikolai so he can cure her blindness.
Assuming he does, Pru casts a Wall of Ice to create a horizontal plane of ice, anchored to either side of the mezzanine, covering the space in between. She can't create quite enough ice to cover the whole thing; row 27 remains uncovered [so D-G, rows 11-26]. "Have fun with that, Skippy!" she calls.
Then she casts a quickened Haste on herself, Pompous, Sigvar, Nikolai, and Michael.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 49/161(BrianZ) Wednesday September 16th, 2020 7:04:25 PM
Trayvin stays focused on his objective, and makes a double move to get next to Sigvar.
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 57/136/ d20+24=32 ; d6+6=12 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6+6=7 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d20+24=35 ; d6+6=11 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+19=34 ; d6+6=12 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+17=20 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:19:41 PM
Pompous gives Magilla the Dire Gorilla a quick thought before taking a 5 foot step back and yelling out at his current foe....
" You have the honor of a goblin pacifist ! "
and the releasing a flight of arrows at the dwarf.
Attack 1b Hits AC 35 Physical 11 Flame 4 and Electic 2
Attack 2 Hits AC 34 Physical 12 Flame 6 Electic 3
Attack 3 Hits AC 20 miss Phhysical 0 Flame 0 Electic 0
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 92/128 (15 temp hp) -- 35/17/32 CMD: 35 d20+15=19 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=30 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=31 ; d6+2=7 ; d20+19=24 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:51:12 PM
Anna says to her friends, "Can you do something about that elf. I'm kind of stuck down here as a plant and thusly can't fly"
Anna says to the Dwarf, "That wasn't a very nice thing to do to that Gorilla."
She then continues to attack bite: 19 vs AC; miss tentacle 1: 19 vs AC; miss tentacle 2: 30 vs AC; 8 damage plus 22 vs CMD to grapple = fail tentacle 3: 16 vs AC; miss tentacle 4: 31 vs AC; 7 damage plus 24 vs CMD to grapple = fail
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Viper Vine : 13 minutes (124 rounds) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot speed, low light vision, resist acid 20, bite +15 (2d6+5/19-20), 4 tentacles +13 (1d6+2 plus grab) space 10 ft reach 10 ft (20 with tentacles) constrict (1d8+5) CMB +15 / +19 to grapple; can’t be tripped
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 107 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+16=28 ; d20+26=35 Wednesday September 16th, 2020 8:52:20 PM
Michael goes for Total defence, Kips up and takes a 5 ft step outside the reach of the Monk and gets his potion of displacement out of his bag Bills pants o plenty.
You call yourself dwarves? You guy ain't nothing buy goblin jesters. what did you learn your fighting from some street corner fighting shop? Oh that's right, you dwarves don't pay for stuff, too stingy for that. I guess you probably just watched outside while the other kids learned then practiced beating the stuffing out of your wives...sorry sister...you know you can't tell with you dwarves. like you grew up watching your old man do. .
Michael is trying to bluff the dwarves into going after him, and leaving Sigvar to get healed.
bluff 28.
AC is now 36.
Acrobatics check to avoid the AOO 35
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 45/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday September 16th, 2020 10:27:05 PM
OOC: are you guys forgetting to move your icon on the map?
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Sunrod blazing 30' light left on the mezzanine
Ki pool 5/9 Staff of Healing 8/10
Nikolai hears Pru announcing her decent and he guides her so she doesn't hit the floor, "OK, Stop right there!"
He activates the staff to remove the blindness (2 charges). "There you go. Keep up the good work!" he encourages Pru.
Next he uses another Ki pt for some healing on himself (10 pts).
The Thumb then moves to D-23, standing over the prone, helpless figure of Sigvar (you can end your move in the same square of a helpless figure), and provides Flanking for Pompous in case he needs it. But mostly his goal is to block any attack on Sigvar. That is, they won't have a freebee Coup de Grace against him if Nikolai can help it!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 45/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday September 16th, 2020 10:28:07 PM
OOC: forgot to update Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 6/10
DM RobC - "You guys ain't nothing but goblin jesters." d20+28=41 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=15 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=15 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=18 ; 2d8+9=16 ; 2d8+9=15 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+28=40 ; d20+23=26 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=23 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 4:25:23 AM
Sigvar stabilizes. He might get a scar or two from this fight, but at this rate he'll at least live to see them.
Pru hovers down to get within reach of Nikolai, just in time for him to cure her blindness. Able to see once more she hastens some of the party while providing some cover in the form of a wall of ice. For an added kick, she throws in a little taunt.
Trayvin focuses on getting close to Sigvar. Seems the party are regrouping.
Pompous briefly considers whether summoned creatures feel pain or not, then backs up to plug the dwarf with a few more arrows. The dwarf starts to sway on his feet. He's still alive but his breathing is ragged. He's coughing up a fair amount of blood too. You'd think one more good short will send him into the afterlife.
Anna still keeps chipping away at that dwarf. She's persistent, you have to give her that!
Michael gets back on his feet and steps back from the dwarf. He does what he can to keep the dwarf's focus on him, and not on the still unconscious Sigvar. Highlight to display spoiler: {I think you forgot to update your header. Based on the damage and healing from the CL5 potions, I think you might be at 61/121pts.}
With Pru regaining her sight, Nikolai now has a chance to use his ki to fix some of his own wounds. Hmm... monks can do that? Interesting.
The enemy act...
Dwarf 1 is a fighter. He's not going to let some ranger put him down. If he goes, they both go. He steps up to Pompous and delivers what very well might be his last attack in this life. (Trip CMB:41. Pompous is prone. Hit AC36,37,29. Miss AC17,21,15. Pompous takes 18 + 15 + 18pts damage!). Oooh. So close! Pompous will likely have the last laugh you would think.
Dwarf 2 keeps pressing his luck with Anna (Hit AC36,39. Miss AC30,25,27,25,18. Anna takes 16 + 15pts damage!)
Dwarf 3 snarls at Michael's taunts and pursues him as intended. He still has the sunblade well in hand but doesn't swing it. Instead he keeps up his focus of hampering Michael (Trip Miss CMB29. Hit CMB40. Michael is prone. Disarm Miss CMB26. Hit CMB32. Michael is disarmed of his potion. Miss AC11,23). The dwarf now has both Michael's sword and potion but at least he didn't do any bodily harm.
The elf flies north and descends to the stage level (5ft) to get a line of sight to the party. Anna is looking like the biggest threat to him (she is the biggest and closest after all).He mixes it up and casts... Magic Missile (Anna takes 26pts force damage!)
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The blue circle represents an Ice dome with a hole made in the north of it
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP -14/174 Character Sheet Thursday September 17th, 2020 8:02:35 AM
OoC I'll keep an eye out for Trayvin's post later today and act after.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 23/118] d20+13=20 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=23 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=8 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+16=18 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 2:11:21 PM
Pru gains some elevation
The dwarves are making nuisances of themselves, so she casts a Quickened Scorching Ray, and sends all three rays toward Dwarf 3. [Hit touch AC 20 for 15; miss with a natural 1; hit touch AC 23 for 8.]
The elf is making a major nuisance of himself, so Pru readies to counterspell. Her Spellcraft check to identify the spell being cast is 28.
[There was some confusion about her earlier attempt to counterspell, so I'm going to spell it out more specifically. If Pru is able to identify the spell the elf is casting, and if that spell is on her spell list, Pru will counter the elf's spell with her own version. For example, if he casts another Magic Missile, Pru will counter with a Magic Missile spell of her own. Per the rules, this automatically succeeds, and no check is required. If Pru is able to identify the spell, and has another spell that directly counters it, she will use that spell. For example, if the elf casts Slow, Pru will counter with Haste. Per the rules, and the spell descriptions, this automatically succeeds, and no check is required. However, if Pru is not able to identify the spell being cast, or if she identifies it and has no direct counter, then she will use a Dispel Magic as a last resort. Her Dispel check is 18, but that is only relevant if she's got nothing else to counter with.]
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 61 /121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+25=41 ; d20+16=21 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 7:49:27 PM
His attention now on Michael Michael Kips up and back 5ft. Digging into his pocket once again. Michael this time is fishing For a Tanglefoot bag.
Acrobatics 41
oooh! I see now, you arent a monk at all. you are a thief. just like every other fat bearded dwarf I know, tell me are your wives...I mean sisters bearded too? I mean I've seen bearded dwarves that said they were women, but I really think they just wish they were, why anything that ugly would want to be a woman I have no idea. Just let me get this potion down and we will see whats up.
bluff 21
total defence +4 to AC. ac now 36.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26(27 haste) SR 20 CMD 30, HP 6/136/ d20+15=32 ; d20+15=34 ; d4+3=6 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 9:22:19 PM
Pompous is near his last breath. That monk has beaten his very close to death's door. However, if he's going to go, he's taking him down with him.
Not being able to fire his bow while prone... and knowing that the monk will kick him to death if he tries to get up, Pompous draws the throwing axe from his belt with his free hand and swings it at the dwarf with all his might.
-------------- Prone: -4 AC vs melee attacks. Die Hard
Haste Flight
Move action - draw throwing axe.
Standard action: Attack D1 Hits AC 32 (!!) 6 damage
ooc> Hope that does it or Pompous is done for :-)
DM RobC - "You guys ain't nothing but goblin jesters." Thursday September 17th, 2020 9:31:39 PM OOC: For those making subsequent posts, know that Pompous pulled it off and killed Dwarf #1!
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 49/161(BrianZ) Thursday September 17th, 2020 9:34:20 PM
Now that Trayvin has finally hauled his plated butt across the room, he places a hand on Sigvar and casts some healing magic.
Actions cast heal on Sigvar, who recovers 150hp(also removes a number of conditions if there were any)
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp used: spells: divine power self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
OOC- sorry for the late post David, local group's role20 dnd game ran longer than expected
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 136 / 174 Character Sheet Thursday September 17th, 2020 10:41:33 PM
OOC No big deal, I only work Sunday through Wednesday nights so I am here to post whenever. Now we see if it improved my aim. IC Sigvar's eye flutters open and he realizes he is not going to his Lord yet. Pompous in on the ground bleeding like he was beaten as severely as Sigvar had been, but his bow is in his off hand so the gods must be smiling on the Agents again. He sees Trayvin standing over him panting with exertion and he smiles at the cleric. " Not dead yet, thank you brother. Let us end this. Pompous, captain magic missile over there likely has a shield to block Prudence's magic missiles in return, how about you show him real missiles whilst I thank Michael for the distraction." With a flick of his wrist he begins slashing at dwarf 3. Sword 1 Haste Sword 2 Sword 3 horns
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 136 / 174 Character Sheet d20+21=32 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+15=24 ; 2d6+8=16 ; 2d6+8=13 ; Thursday September 17th, 2020 10:48:34 PM
OOC Duh, hit the wrong button IC Sword 1 Hits AC 32 for 16 damage Haste Miss Sword 2 Miss Sword 3 Hit AC 30 for 13 damage Horns Miss Sigvar isn't flanking ( that I can see) so no +4 to hit and no 1d6 precision damage for his Fist Feats. Hopefully this puts that dwarf down.
Dashboard Prone Hasted 1of 15 used LoH 3 of 10 used
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 45/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 12:39:04 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 6/10
Nikolai hastily moves over to Pompous and uses the staff of healing on him. 3d8+5 = 3 + 5 + 5 + 5= 18 hp healed.
Pompous healed 18 hp
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 80/173 (60 con increase hp) -- 35/15/33 CMD: 37 Friday September 18th, 2020 1:41:39 AM
Between the elf and the dwarf things are not starting to go well for Anna but things are starting to go even worse for some of her Fistmates.
Being a Morphling she is not without resources so her first action is to take a 5 foot step away from the pesky dwarf.
Her second action is to take a full round action to turn back into a Tendriculous which will prevent her from dying as long as she doesn't get bludgeoned or burned.
She then heroically uses Bear's Endurance SLA on herself to gain even more vitality
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Tendriculous : 13 minutes (123 rounds) +8 size bonus to your Strength –2 penalty to your Dexterity, +4 size bonus to your Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +16 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +14 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire) Bear's Endurance : +4 enhancement bonus to con - 130 rounds
DM RobC - "Captain magic missile" d20+24=30 ; d20+28=47 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=12 ; 2d8+9=22 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=16 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=17 ; d20+46=63 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 3:19:21 AM
Trayvin is finally able to get to Sigvar and heal him.
Pru mixes up the ice with a little fire. She casts a few scorching rays at one of the dwarfs. He dodges two of them, but the third leaves a mark.
Sigvar is feeling a lot better now that he has returned from almost-dead. He immediately gets to work on the same dwarf but the darn guy refuses to go down!
Pompous is just about dead himself. The dwarf standing over him is no doubt ready to deliver the killing blow. It's all Pompous can do but to grab his axe and hope for the best. Domi must be watching over him. The axe gets embedded in the dwarf's chest and he collapses to the ground.
Michael keeps up his taunts. He gets back to his feet and narrowly avoids a kick to the face while doing so (AoO Miss AC30). He keeps up his taunts of the dwarf, desperate to keep the focus on himself. (Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a move action to stand up, and another to retrieve an item})
Nikolai can see that Pompous is in trouble. Well, WAS in trouble. He uses the staff to help cure some of the ranger's wounds.
Anna decides that being a snake-thing isn't really suited to her right now. She backs away to safely change shape again back to a tendriculous.
The enemy act...
Dwarf 2 sees a new chance to get in a fight with Anna. He gets close again and goes through the all too familiar routine (Trip CMB47=Hit. Anna is prone! Miss AC23,26,29,20,12. Hit AC31. Anna takes 22pts bludgeoning damage!)
Dwarf 3 isn't going to let Michael get away that easy. (Trip CMB42=Hit. Michael is prone! Miss AC18,25,16. Hit AC39,32,32. Michael takes 14 + 20 + 17pts damage!)
The annoying caster goes to cast another spell. The DM had already planned a different spell, but that seems cruel now. Pru recognises the elf casting a magic missile spell and counters it. The elf looks incredibly frustrated so resorts to an all too familiar tactic of his own. He gives her a wink and then disappears from sight.
Some notes: - If you are flying please indicate the height at which you are flying - The squiggles to the east and west of the party are thick curtains. - The horseshoe shaped mezzanine level is shown on the right. Treat it as overlapping the main map (ie: I'm trying to show the second level). - The pillars (dark grey blocks) provide partial cover - The blue circle represents an Ice dome with a hole made in the north of it
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 136 / 174 Character Sheet Friday September 18th, 2020 9:35:30 AM
OOC I believe that when Michael says "kip up" he means to use this rogue talent. I have heard it called kip up in other systems.
Stand Up (Ex)
Benefit: A rogue with this ability can stand up from a prone position as a free action. This still provokes attacks of opportunity for standing up while threatened by a foe.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 23/118] d20+13=19 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+13=27 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=19 ; 5d4+5=20 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 3:36:46 PM
Pru makes a mental note that the caster can cast a spell and disappear in the same round. Maybe he can quicken some of his spells like she can. Or maybe the disappearing is just a...thing he can do. [The caster is still visible on the map; is that on purpose?]
Anyway, there are still dwarves to deal with, and some of her friends are looking pretty hurt. Come to think of it, she doesn't feel so great herself.
She casts a Scorching Ray at Dwarf 2. Three rays speed toward the dwarf, although only two of them hit. [Touch AC 19 is a miss; hit touch AC 27 for 13 fire damage; hit touch AC 27 for 19 fire damage.]
Then she casts a Quickened Magic Missile at Dwarf 3. He takes 20 points of force damage.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 10/121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+25=33 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 7:50:48 PM
OOC: I don't have Stand up, but it's on my list. also fishing for a potion is part of the bluff. if I were still on my feet I would have drawn it this round, but since I'm on my back. wash and repeat.
Seeing as how Sigvar is back on his feet..er..hooves and looking fresh as a daisy, Michael crabs over to H23 so that his friend can get a flanking attack. Michael is not looking so hot, both eyes eyes are swollen almost shut, his nose is bleeding, and their are pop knots all over his skull. he is even a little bit punch drunk, but he's done this sort of thing for years, so you would not know it to see him move, it's only when he stands still that he sways. this might be the end of him, but giving his comrade a flanking point has been his job and he will meet Gargul doing his job.
Stupid dwarf, letting a little guy like me trash talk you, you bloody idiot you were so keen to show off your high kicks you didn't look towards the big picture. and it's going to cost you hard. .
Acrobatics 33, just standing back up and moving 5 ft.
Total defence +4 AC now 36.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 45/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; Friday September 18th, 2020 9:22:34 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 5/10
Nikolai is glad to be of some use in this combat and sees Michael toughing it up despite looking much like a beat up target dummy. He easily makes his way over to him and from behind, uses another charge of the staff of healing.
"You guys better not make me drain this thing, you hear?" he hollers as healing flows into Michael.
Use Staff of Healing on Michael: 3d8+5 = 6 + 4 + 3 + 5= 18 hp healed.
Michael healed 18 hp
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 49/161(BrianZ) Friday September 18th, 2020 9:38:10 PM
The spellcasters might still be a problem. Trayvin takes advantage of the Agents all being close to him and tries to provide a bit of 'cover' from the enemy spellcasters.
Actions: cast holy aura 20ft radius should hit all the Agents.
holy aura: +4 defection to AC, +4 resistance to saves(vs all attacks, does not stack with items), SR 25 vs evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save negates, DC is 22)
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp, holy aura used: spells: divine power, heal, holy aura self note: 22/17/12, 1d8+11
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 136 / 174 Character Sheet d20+25=33 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; Saturday September 19th, 2020 3:05:58 AM
Sigvar's Ac is now 39 T16 FF37 CMD 37 +2 more to saves. If I change it in the header I'll never figure it out 8) Sigvar hauls himself to his feet. Michael has given him a flank and he plans on using it. He hopes to just put the dwarf down and strikes to subdue Single sword strike, nonlethal hits AC 33 for 14 nonlethal damage +2 precision damage
" Go down and stay down. Whether you are taking prisoners or not, I am."
There's a good chance that Prudence finished off the dwarves..
Pompous takes this oportunity to heals some of his damage before the ennemi magic user comes back in play.
-------------------------- Fly Haste holy aura: +4 defection to AC, +4 resistance to saves(vs all attacks, does not stack with items), SR 25 vs evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save negates, DC is 22)
Casts cure moderate wounds on himself- 19 HP
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 58/173 (60 con increase hp) -- 40/15/38 CMD: 37 Monday September 21st, 2020 3:37:24 AM
Anna uses her barkskin SLA and stands up from prone which provokes an AOO.
Active Effects: Plant Shape III - form of Tendriculous : 13 minutes (123 rounds) +8 size bonus to your Strength –2 penalty to your Dexterity, +4 size bonus to your Constitution, +6 natural armor bonus. 20 foot speed, low-light vision, bite +16 (2d6+7 plus grab), 2 tentacles +14 (1d6+3 plus grab), space 15 ft, reach 15 ft, CMB +18/+22 to grapple, resist acid 20, regeneration 5 (bludgeoning or fire) Bear's Endurance : +4 enhancement bonus to con - 129 rounds Barkskin : +5 natural armor - 130 minutes
DM RobC - "Captain magic missile" Monday September 21st, 2020 4:30:39 AM
Between the scorching rays and magic missiles, Pru easily finishes off the last two dwarfs. The rest of the party finally get a chance to breathe.
They've certainly made a mess of things. The fight was waged from one side of the room to the other, and the mezzanine too. Blood is scattered about in drops and pools. That ice dome and sheet of ice will melt before long too. Whoever cleans this place is going to have a fight of their own.
This was a tough, tough fight.
You're left with four dwarf corpses and a charred priestess.
Where Captain Magic Missile has gone is anyone's guess.
------------- OOC: Great fight team. This combat was meant to challenge each of you in different ways, but...
*** Everyone is awarded 110,000xp! ***
You all have different xp totals listed on your sheets, but by our calcs this should put you all to 895,300 (Level 16)
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 23/118] Monday September 21st, 2020 2:26:49 PM
Pru is inclined to assist cleanup by burning the place to the ground, but reminds herself that the temple is not to blame. Probably.
Instead, she calls, "Hey, you! Invisible caster! Yeah, you'd better run! If I see your face again, I'll disintegrate it!"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 136 / 174 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Monday September 21st, 2020 6:02:07 PM
Sigvar steps over to Anna and Lays hands on her to heal some of the damage she has taken. Anna heal 39 damage.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 69/161(BrianZ) d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday September 21st, 2020 9:36:46 PM
Looks like a moment to catch their breath. Trayvin channels some healing energy, in case the spell caster decides to return.
Actions channel energy hp healed = 20hp
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp, holy aura holy aura: +4 defection to AC, +4 resistance to saves(vs all attacks, does not stack with items), SR 25 vs evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save negates, DC is 22)
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 48/121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Monday September 21st, 2020 10:04:18 PM
the healing flows. it tastes like a cherries that have been pickled in sugar and lemon juice, the healing is enough to take the swelling from his eyes and he finds that he was facing about 10 degrees off where the body of the dwarf now lay. this was a brutal fight. never has Michael felt so helpless in the face of an adversary. still its by the hard fights and defeat that one learns if they survive, so he chalks this one up as one of their better wins, because he definitely learned something with this one.
he spits out some blood from where his teeth cut his lips from a kick and speaks.
Ahhhh..that's the stuff! lay that healing on me brothers. .
he thinks for a bit. That could have gone better, I think I should have left the invisible spell caster alone and just concentrated on the ground guys. with flight I could have held them out and pelted them with my Hoopak, That spell caster had some serious mojo to be able to move like he did. and I think that by spreading out like we did we made Trayvins job a lot harder and we also could not support each other. that's what I saw I'm sure you guys saw stuff too any of ya'll have any critiques or criticisms? .
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 31/26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 43/136/ Monday September 21st, 2020 10:05:37 PM
Pompous sits down. He reaches over and drags his sword back over to him. The ranger is covered in sweat and blood and is visibly exhausted.
{That was a close one } he thinks to himself....
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) d20+23=32 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 12:25:54 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste
Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 4/10
Nikolai tries NOT to feel relaxed just yet. "Well, that invisible spellcaster, if he or she, is still around, could be listening in on us. Let's make sure we ARE the only ones left alive here. Otherwise, that spellcaster is probably halfway back to its boss reporting on these events. So, take a deep breath and let's look! Look even up there all over that ceiling area. EVERYWHERE! Detect Magics at the ready... on my mark..."
Nikolai expects the Agents to scour the temple with detect magics until they are sure they are not being watched.
Meanwhile, he will assist in gathering all the stuff from the bodies. He is specifically looking for any kind of note that might indicate the true purpose of this ambush. Was it mere coincidence they discovered the fake priestess or was this setup part of the kidnapping dragon's grand plan.
Perception + 22 +1 (luckstone) = 32
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 122/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 38/23/34 CMD: 27 Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 2:53:48 AM
With their assailants being either dead or fled Anna holds off on the casting of barkskin.
She thanks her fistmates for the healing and says, "I shouldn't have held back my morphamancy in that last fight. I figured we'd be going after the dragon so I purposely only used only plant shape for most of the battle. When it looked like I was going to die I used bear's endurance. That one was certainly more difficult than it had to be."
She says to Nikolai, "As much as I hate to stop using this form and abstain from the healing it provides, I'll turn into a bat and scout around with my blind sense"
Anna uses Beast Shape III to take the form of a bat and starts flying around the temple looking for captain magic missile.
She flies around in a grid search pattern trying to make sure her blind sense ends up covering the entire temple eventually.
If she finds Captain Magic Missile she shouts "he's over here at _____ o ' clock" (clock position relative to her position)
Active Effects: Beast shape III - form of bat 130 rounds +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 5 foot base speed, fly 40 ft (good), blindsense 20 ft, low-light vision, bite + 15 (1d3+1) Bear's Endurance : +4 enhancement bonus to con - 128 rounds
DM RobC - "Detect Magics at the ready... on my mark..." d20+46=64 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 3:15:54 AM
The party start to patch themselves up with Trayvin and Sigvar each lending a hand.
Michael thinks back over the battle, assessing the strategies used and contemplating what could have been done differently.
Pompous is still not in a good shape. He had to rely on all his skills to make it through that fight and it almost wasn't enough.
Nikolai is a little concerned about that invisible caster. Pru is only concerned because she wants to be able to disintegrate his face.
He makes the suggestion for the casters to do some magical scans of the area. In the interest of moving things along, let's say someone does... There are magical auras covering this entire area. Everywhere you look in fact has a moderate evocation aura. As anyone who is able to cast Detect Magic knows, magical areas, multiple types of magic, or strong local magical emanations may distort or conceal weaker auras. Looking for a magical aura may not be sufficient to tell if the mysterious elf is still about. (OOC: If you want to scan something specific please let me know)
Anna explains her tactics, noting that she was intentionally holding back just in case. She announces her plan to check the area as a bat, then takes off and uses a grid search pattern to make sure she covers it all. It's the best she can do and she doesn't end up locating him. Is that a good or bad thing?
Nikolai then sets to looking over the bodies. Besides all the normal clothes he is able to set aside 4 belts, 4 robes, 4 sickles, a headband, a cloak, a ring, an amulet, a holy symbol of Maab, a vest and a shortsword. There are no notes, maps or secret plans on the bodies.
No parishioners have entered the temple for daily prayers. The sounds of the brutal combat probably scared them off.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 48/121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 d20+25=43 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 11:39:21 AM
Perception 43
Michael quiets himself, and allows his perception to take over.
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 43/118] Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 2:02:22 PM
Pru rubs her temples. The ambient magic makes detection difficult, and she's afraid she's getting a headache. Also, it's making her rethink her decision not to burn the place to the ground.
"Maybe Sigvar should try," she says. "Evil might be easier to detect than magic. That is, I assume that motherless son of a goat is evil."
She tries to focus again, looking for multiple magical auras in the same place. That is, in some place not occupied by one of her companions.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 156 / 174 Character Sheet Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 6:07:12 PM " They were not evil, as I already said." "My guess is that the dragon's wealth paid for this temple, that is why IT detects as evil, but the others were pawns and though they opposed us, not directly evil, even the priestess who would show the taint more strongly." Sigvar does detect for evil though. He scans slowly, getting a better feel for the evil he saw before.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 89/161(BrianZ) d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 6:45:52 PM I can try to purge the invisibility, but unless we are sure the caster is still here we should probably save it.
Well, we seem to have ruffled some feathers in this investigation, after we recover a bit maybe we should take a look around?
Actions: channel energy - all heal 20hp
Active Effects: divine power +5 hit/+5 dmg, 1 extra attack if full attack, +15 temp hp, holy aura holy aura: +4 defection to AC, +4 resistance to saves(vs all attacks, does not stack with items), SR 25 vs evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures if an evil creature succeeds on a melee attack against a creature warded by a holy aura, the offending attacker is blinded (Fortitude save negates, DC is 22)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 10:47:05 PM
Spells in effect: mage armor, haste(?)
Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 4/10
"Well, if that caster was not evil, maybe he or she will decide that the money that paid them off is not worth it and leave the area for good. If not, we know that tactic he or she used and will be ready for it." He looks at the pile of magic items (4 belts, 4 robes, 4 sickles, a headband, a cloak, a ring, an amulet, a holy symbol of Maab, a vest and a shortsword) and hums to himself a bit.
"When we are ready, we need to search this entire temple. There's bound to be some kind of note or document that will clue us in on who was responsible for getting these people to attack us. Then, I guess we need to alert the authorities on what happened. Hopefully that won't ruin our fishing trip."
Nikolai starts looking for other exits in the room, noting the curtained off areas, and starts going around. "Anyone want to search the dais area?"
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 68/121 Me+19(14)( 9)F+13, R+21,W+13, CMB+16, CMD+28 Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 1:16:45 AM Yeah, I'll take a look at it. shouldn't the temple have some offices as well? I'm not really into temple design, but somebody has to do the books and keep the records. we can at least find out if this priestess was legit or heck maybe we'll find the realy clergy tied up somewhere. Oh and Tryvin, can't you speak with the dearly departed and stuff? maybe we should ask these dead guys what the heck they were playing at.
This healing channel tastes like buttered caramel and pecan pralines.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 d20+17=18 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 1:37:45 AM
Anna lands as a bat and uses a full round to tranform from the bat into a large gorilla.
Anna says, "I wonder what my lady would think of what went on here? Obstensibly both I and the misguided priestess still followed the same Goddess and yet her path went so horribly wrong. I'd like to see Eidinth buried in a sacred grove. I feel it is encumbant of me that I do this as we are essentially sisters of the same Mother though perhaps she mistook our mother for a green dragon before she died."
She joins the others in searching the Temple (Perception: 18; natural 1) for clues but is distracted.
(OOC: I'd like to go to a sacred grove with Eidnith's body, bury it and complete my pilgrimage to gain another level of Cradled)
Active Effects: Beast shape III - form of bat 130 rounds - time elapsed +4 Str –2 Dex +4 nat armor -1 AC -1 Attack -4 stealth -2 fly +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space/reach 30 foot base speed climb 30 feet low-light vision scent 2 slams+15(1d6+5)
DM RobC - "Anyone want to search the dais area?" Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 3:50:52 AM
The party search with eyes and ears, detecting evil, detecting magic and with every other thing they can think of. There isn't so much as a trace of the mysterious elf. Either he is the Wold's greatest Hide and Seek player, or he has run away to fight another day.
Pru starts concentrating on the auras that are all over the place. The bodies of the dwarves have many lingering auras to them, as does the priestess. There are no 'gaps' in auras though. If someone was trying to conceal themselves there would be some indication you would think.
She is also able to identify a few of the items as magical... 4 x Belt of Giant Strength +4 4 x Monk's Robes 1 x Headband of Vast Intelligence +4 1 x Cloak of Resistance +3 1 x Ring of Protection +3 1 x Amulet of Natural Armor +2
The priestess had a few interesting pieces on her. What looked like a vest was actually masterwork glamored plate mail. That was a bit sneaky of her. The other interesting thing she had on her was that sword. It is a work of art. It's a fairly small blade held by a grip wrapped in dull, black bear leather. The blade has a thin, twisted cross-guard, just large enough to give the sword the perfect weight balance. A massive pommel is decorated with a single black tourmaline. Etched into the blade in dwarven are the words "Shadow's Cry". Aside from it's beauty, it is also quite a formidable weapon. Pru identifies it as a +2 Adamantine Flaming Frost Shock Shortsword. Nice.
The sickles and holy symbol have no magical auras though. Aww.
Trayvin continues to heal the party. They took a beating. All of them, really. It may take a little while longer before everyone is at full strength.
Anna spares a thought for the priestess. Perhaps she was simply misguided by all of this? Perhaps in her fervor to serve her Queen she simply chose the wrong path? Burying her in a sacred grove might be a nice way to help steer her posthumously back to the right path.
Michael goes through the different flavors that healing provides. Buttered caramel? Almost worth getting hit once more just to taste that one again!
Nikolai is ready to conduct a more thorough search of the temple.
The curtained off areas are rather disappointing really. All they contain are circular stairwells that a person could use to gain access to the mezzanine level. There are some nice tapestries hanging there though.
The dais area has more things to be found. Those gold items would probably be worth a bit of gold. The papers that the priestess had been reading are interesting too. They're written in dwarven, which fortunately Pru can read. Apparently there's some sort of cave network nearby. Not by the sea though. The notes indicate that there are some caverns to the north of the town. It's a warning for people to be more discreet entering and exiting the area and that they are drawing too much attention from the town. The other thing of interest is that the notes seem to indicate that the priestess wasn't a follower of Maab after all. Evidently she was simply using the guise to be a recruiter for this cult.
Michael is perceptive enough to find a book strapped underneath the altar table. Someone had obviously wanted to keep it out of sight and away from others. Its magical aura is so strong that Pru notices it almost immediately when Michael shows it. It is quite a heavy thing. Most of the pages show signs of wear, yet the last few chapters are untouched. It looks like whoever was reading it didn't complete the book. Pru identifies it as a Tome of Understanding +4. If the person had been allowed one or two more days they would have completed it. If that had happened, would this fight have been even tougher?
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 156 / 174 Character Sheet Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 7:07:41 AM " Trayvin, when will you be conducting the questioning of these fine folks? You said you could, and I really would like to know where Slartanis is holding up. How many questions can you ask and what should they be?" " Now from what I hear, to the victors go the spoils. On that note do you know a deserving priestess of you Goddess that would like a shiny new temple to preside over Anna? I hear there is a gods awful nice one that is vacant here in Wedding City. Just because it was built with evil money doesn't mean it needs to remain evil."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174 / 174 Character Sheet Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 7:08:26 AM
Forgot to add the healing. Are we good to level up Rob?
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 43/118] Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 1:28:48 PM
"That's a lot of loot," Pru says, rolling her shoulder. Now that the excitement of battle is starting to fade, she realizes how much she hurts all over.
"When we're ready, I can cast us another Mansion," she adds. "I think we're going to need it."
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 106/161(BrianZ) d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 7:45:28 PM Not sure if this is the best place to cast it Pru, don't want to get ambushed on the way out.
I can cast the spell, and prepare several if you think they are needed. Each casting will allow us 8 questions on a single target. Since the spirit of the dead creature is being interacted with directly, it is possible they could resist the spell or attempt to be deceitful with the answers.
We seem to have a lead in the investigation with those caves, we could turn the bodies over to the authorities, and question them later if needed.
While the Agents mull over the options for questioning the deceased opponents, Trayvin continues to see to their wounds.
Not quite fully healed but at least he can function again.
Sheathing his own short sword, he seems drawn to the magical short sword...
" Shadow's Cry eh.... to early to call dibs? Unless someone else wants to use the short blade? "
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 10:44:21 PM
seeing as how Pompous was feeling a little down and also Michael is more than happy with his blade set up now, Michael hopes he can cheer the ranger up a bit.
Pompous, I think you and that sword were made for each other. Knock yourself out man, get some!
I'm calling dibs on a belt of giant str, the headband of vast intelligence, and also the book. The smarter I am the more skills I can learn, and since Tinker left I'm kind of the resident skill monkey. That is unless someone else needs an intellect boost?.
so I guess the dragon was trying to start a cult here in Wedding city. I'll bet money that if we go to those caves we will uncover something that smells rotten. I don't think the fishing trip is as good a lead as those caves are. That is also where we will find that invisible spell caster, and I think he's due a little payback.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday September 24th, 2020 1:40:54 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor, haste(?)
Ki pool 4/9 Staff of Healing 4/10
Nikolai chuckles at Michael's comments. "Hey Michael, I'm not so sure that the Headband of VAST Intelligence works. Considering their choice to take us on, I'd think that the poor sap got a cursed one. Better double check its real powers. HAHA!
Nikolai picks up one the Monk Robes. He only needs one but contemplates surprising his Mentor back home with one too. 'I bet he already has one, just never told me about it.'
"Hey, are we giving up on the fishing trip? Should I go and cancel it or do you still want some fun fishing once all this is over? Tell you what, I'll just tell our sailor friend to hold off on the trip for a couple of days. But I still want to go fishing. You know, we don't get this chance very often."
Nikolai tells Anna, "I don't see any point in honoring these fake priests, but I also don't think we can just leave this building vacant as is. Why don't we go to the city officials and claim it as a Mailed Fist Temple of Maab? The Fist can send over a trusted Maab priest and start up a true Maab worship here. It would be a very good Public Relations for the Mailed Fist."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Thursday September 24th, 2020 2:29:47 AM
Anna says, "So wait Eidnith wasn't a real priestess anyway but she wan't evil? Well that is surprising. You know if I ask my Lady for Alter Self with my Queen's Minions ability tomorrow I could make myself a dead ringer for the deceased woman. Perhaps I could even go in to the caves ahead of the rest of you and scout it out? Even if we aren't burying her there I still have need to venture to a sacred grove before I can receive new blessings from My Queen's consort Lord Eberyon. I don't think my lady can bless me any further than she already has but fear not his blessings are complementary to my lady's so that I should still be able to hold forms longer than I currently do by receiving his blessing. I think your idea of trying to make this a Mailed Fist Temple of Ma'ab is a good idea, I just wonder if the buiding can be purged of the taint of evil Sigvar detected. If not might it need to be raised and perhaps replaced with some sort of simple shrine somewhat open to nature? I think that might more be my lady's style if this place can't be purged of the taint."
"As far as the loot goes, I can duplicate the effects of the amulet but stronger and temporary or the belt but on par and temporary. I could use either the cloak or one of the headbands, However I honestly have other ideas about where I should be spending my gold and what additional items I should pick up, besides blessings from my queen or her consort making my abilities last longer I can also improve my Setanos vestment of Ma'ab as well or get one of those Ioun stones we only had a couple of or do both. I also think it might be worth it to me to invest in a wild magic buckler. I could still wield 2 hand weapons in humanoid form if I needed to but when I transformed my armor would be stronger."
Active Effects: Beast shape III - form of gorilla 130 rounds - time elapsed +4 Str –2 Dex +4 nat armor -1 AC -1 Attack -4 stealth -2 fly +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space/reach 30 foot base speed climb 30 feet low-light vision scent 2 slams+15(1d6+5)
DM RobC - "Hey, are we giving up on the fishing trip?" Thursday September 24th, 2020 3:26:31 AM
Pru is ready to get some more mansion time, though Trayvin might have a point. It's possible there are more followers about or people who might lay an ambush for them.
Sigvar and Trayvin discuss questioning the corpses. What to do and when to do it though? Handing the corpses over to the authorities perhaps? Not the worst idea.
Pompous feels the sword was made for him and is happy to lay claim to it. Not one to be shy, Michael also calls dibs and claims over half of the value of the loot for himself. That's a rogue for you! :)
Nikolai questions whether that headband actually works or not, citing the choice of the former owner to attack the group. Seems like only a minute ago that the party were on deaths door. Had a few things gone the other way, well, the party might have been speaking with Lord Gargul right now. Still, victory is victory. The party live to tell the tale and the priestess, well, doesn't.
There is discussion on what to actually do with the temple now. It may have been used for some nefarious purposes, but surely that can be changed. Surely it can be put towards some good. It's a very noble idea that the DMs hadn't considered. Nikolai has some good ideas here about making it a Mailed Fist branded temple. Not bad. Of course only if it can be purged of evil, as Anna has said, otherwise Pru might get her wish to burn the place to the ground.
Anna starts trying to come up with a few plans. There aren't any sacred groves nearby that she knows of. It might mean a journey away from Wedding City to get to one. She starts coming up with plans as well for infiltrating the caverns by being a dead-ringer for the dead-priestess.
There's still that fishing trip. Sure, it might be the wrong direction - the party certainly have a different lead - but still, it's an opportunity to relax for a little while and do something peaceful (provided Anna doesn't turn into some sort of enormous underwater predator and catch all the fish herself).
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Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 43/118] Thursday September 24th, 2020 1:03:21 PM
Pru rolls her eyes. She readily admits she isn't the smartest of the Agents, but she isn't exactly dumb, either. "I didn't mean cast the Mansion right here," she says. "I meant, when we're done here, we can find an out-of-the way place to cast it so we can rest up."
She's not especially interested in any of the loot. "I already have that ring," she says. "The cloak is a bit better than mine, but not much. And none of the other stuff does me much good."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174 / 174 Character Sheet Thursday September 24th, 2020 6:42:09 PM
Sigvar looks at the ring and amulet, but has need of cash for other purchases and passes on them.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 106/161(BrianZ) Thursday September 24th, 2020 7:25:26 PM Are we wrapped up here? It seems like were ready to find a shady spot to recover and plan our next move, 'fishing' trip or maybe check out those caves.
We could rest, question the opponents, and then turn the bodies over to the authorities.
Pompous trades out his own short sword for the new blade.
"Shadow's Cry" now hangs at his belt. Next time someone decides to take his bow away from him, they'll have to deal with more then just a throwing axe.
" I like the resting idea. "
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Thursday September 24th, 2020 10:29:03 PM I think we need some rest too. but at the same time, that invisible guy is probably running back to the caves to tell them of the disaster that happened here, they are going to either be ready for us. or they are going to bug out. Both outcomes are sub-optimal for our stated aim, which is getting the commander back. how about we go find the caves, set up an overwatch from a hidden position, pop the mansion and get some rest. that way we can watch goings-on at the cave and at least have a chance of being at out best should something happen.
to Nikolai. Nah, that's wisdom, intelligence is what reminds you to bring supplies to the fight, Wisdom is what tells you not to start the fight in the first place.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Thursday September 24th, 2020 11:02:11 PM
OOC: Hang on a minute. Tome of understanding is for wisdom. not intelligence. I think that Trayvin or Sigvar would benefit more from it than I. Don't get me wrong, Michael gets dominated so much he could use it, but I think the party would be better off if one of you guy took it. I'm not trying to be greedy, but Rob has been putting out some killer loot as of late and my eyes get big when he does.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 35 HP 174 / 174 Character Sheet Thursday September 24th, 2020 11:25:57 PM
OOC Wisdom does little for me other than raise my will save. Trayvin gets spells from it.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday September 25th, 2020 1:14:15 AM
Nikolai suggests "Well, the evil taint in that castle slowly ebbed away when the evil was gone. Perhaps that will happen here. If not, the Mailed Fist can get the services of a powerful priest to bless this temple and consecrate it to Maab. That should take care of the evil aura.
I'll go tell the sailor that something has come up and we need to postpone our fishing trip. In the meantime, let's get this stuff stashed away and haul these bodies to the authorities. I don't really care if you want to question their spirits or not. They didn't show as evil so they have no real cause to hold back any information. They are dead, so compensation for their job is pointless. But, they still might lie. So do what you want.
Let's be out of here in 5 minutes. Anna, help me find some parchment and ink and we'll post a note on the door that the temple is temporarily close. For all those misled worshipers, maybe the absence of this influence will help them see the real Maab."
Nikolai looks for material to make a note to put on the door.
Nikolai ponders the use of the Tome of Understanding and sees that it would do him a lot of good.
OOC: would like one of the belts too but need to make sure there is not a stacking problem.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Friday September 25th, 2020 3:05:39 AM
Anna says, "Do you think we could turn the invisble guy's warning against them? I mean I can still turn into Eidnith for 13 minutes, not as good as being able to turn into her indefinately but I need a rest before I can do so indefinitely so I could always show up, call the invisiguy a liar and then leace."
DM RobC - "Are we wrapped up here?" Friday September 25th, 2020 3:30:07 AM
There is more discussion about the loot. Mmmmm. Loot.
There's also the 'what now?' discussion. It seems almost universally agreed that having a rest now is wise. Pru knew what she meant, but there may have been some misunderstanding along the way as to where she was going to cast the mansion spell.
Nikolai lays out some plans: 1. Go tell the sailor about postponing the fishing trip. 2. Stash the loot 3. Take the bodies to the authorities 4. Rest
That invisible guy might be a problem. He might be warning others, setting up an ambush somewhere, or who knows what else. Maybe he is packing up and leaving the city? Michael is concerned and has some thoughts about it, though Anna suspects there may be a way to turn it to the groups advantage. Both favor resting though.
There isn't exactly a lot of blank paper or parchment about, so Nikolai tears a blank page from the Tome. It doesn't harm it at all. What does he plan to write?
Where to next?
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 43/118] Friday September 25th, 2020 1:03:23 PM
"I am not," Pru says firmly, "scouring the city for an invisible elf. That strikes me as counterproductive. If they set an ambush, we'll just have to deal with it when we get there.
"And unless we have a reason not to, I suggest we go get the authorities and bring them to the bodies, rather than the other way round. I'd be happy to go get somebody."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Friday September 25th, 2020 2:21:55 PM
Nikolai thinks Anna's idea of looking like the priestess might not work very well. "Anna, if that invisible caster stuck around long enough, he or she will know that the priestess is dead, so looking like her probably won't work if that person has reported back. However, my Hat of Disguise might be a better choice as there is no time limit on its functioning and you save a spell slot for something else. Just a thought."
Nikolai scribbles a note stating, Due to a series of unfortunate events, this temple to Maabe has been temporarily closed for service. Please check with the mayor for a future reopening. Sorry for the inconvenience.
He signs it Mailed Fist.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 106/161(BrianZ) Friday September 25th, 2020 10:24:28 PM Pru, that is a good idea. Better than showing up at the local constable and having to explain why we are dropping off bodies.
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 Saturday September 26th, 2020 4:00:09 AM I don't think you are getting the full picture Nikolai, inviso guy goes back and says "ahh they are all dead" then Anna shows up looking like the priestess. now it's his word against hers. maybe she can even bring the rest of the conspirators around to the idea that he's somehow against them. but the simple fact is that no one at the cave will know what happened at this temple until they send someone to come check on what happened here. it gives us more options. if they do send folk to go check out the temple, that reduces who we have to fight at the cave or allows us to take care of the person they send without having to face everyone at the cave. Even if none of that happens we still get some good info on the layout of the cave. .
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Saturday September 26th, 2020 12:28:36 PM
Sigvar sighs. " Yes Michael, that might work. But let us assume that our opponent knows us. How often do we let little things slip like not stepping on our kills and checking them after a battle? Her was here to see her get double fireballed and go form priestess to charcoal brickette. He left because he was out of allies to support." " Could it get Anna inside, it might. But it would quickly turn from Anna being a mole to Anna being surrounded by folks that mean her ill and that's not a position I want to put Anna in.The variables of how many bad guys and what caliber they might be is just to wide. I am cocky about my own ability to survive against long odds but these guys KNEW how we fight. They were prepared for our thick armor and Haste and spellcasters by silencing them from the word go. Then we messed up by not staying and working together. They put me down, almost got Nikolai, almost got Pompous and almost got you down too. Much too close to a fail on our side. I am hoping this was the Dragon's Alpha Team and the rest of his goons are not going to be as well prepared, but I can't bet on that." He looks at the corpses and then at Nikolai. " Are we prepared for the authorities? They may not take kindly to a team of mercenaries standing in the remains of the most opulent temple in town saying, 'they swung first and then we just killed them wholesale'. There will be questions and inquiries that I know we can pass, but those are going to take time. Time enough for the Dragon to pick up Palance and take her somewhere else. Also remember that we have no commanding officer to vouch for us if they go asking at the Citadel. I am more than willing to face the law here about this fight, but I think doing so right now will be counter productive. Just my 2 copper."
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 31/26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 74/163/ Sunday September 27th, 2020 1:36:17 PM
Pompous retrieves his axe from the drarf monk's chest. That was a close one. "Someone" was looking out for him for sure.
He ponders { Still find it weird that a miliary unit discusses things this much... aren't we just suppose to follow orders from the ranking NCO? }
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Sunday September 27th, 2020 11:39:14 PM
Anna says, "Yes my plan was to sow confusion in their ranks by suggesting that the invisible guy was the one being dishonest. Sigvar does have a point though. We all could have handled that last battle better. I still think now that we are in a more urban location I should take Alter Self as my Queen's daily blessing for being able to change shape at will rather than Beast Shape 1. With my superior disguise capability and at will Alter Self I could show up as anyone anywhere. I guess the thing to be worried about with the bodies is did the dragon cult infiltrate any of the local officials here or is it just this temple of Ma'ab? If the local officials are involved in the cult activity then they could keep us busy here with bureaucracy while the rest of the cult abscond with the commander. I also have other bad news. I don't think I can receive an update blessing from Eberyon as I have not yet been to a sacred grove for a day of quiet meditation but fear not his blessing would mostly augment my non-combat abilities minus the duration of my morphamancy. Next time though we face opponents that can trip I think I'm just going to try to trip them back with my verdant vine."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Monday September 28th, 2020 12:26:32 AM
Nikolai answers Michael, "Well, maybe I didn't get the gist of the impersonation, but either way, it is a most dangerous undercover spying attempt. That would mean Anna in there alone? I just don't like the idea. It's just too risky. Especially if the boss requires some type of lie detecting test."
Nikolai answers Sigvar, "Indeed, the authorities might not like what happened here, but we are the Mailed Fist and Nikolai's Thumb has already dealt with them in the past clearing up an issue with smuggled Mailed Fist equipment. Besides, we don't have to stick around for an inquiry. We just leave a note at the town hall directing the town guard to check this temple out and leave town. We can deal with any explanations when we get back, hopefully with proof of the scam.
So, as time is crucial, let's be out of here in less than five minutes. Gather up this stuff and let's be off. We'll stop a city guard on our way out and tell him to send a squad to shut the temple. He won't stop us to ask why because we won't give him the chance. Pru can convince him to 'hurry' on."
Nikolai snatches up one of the monk robes and a belt of giant strength.
"Time to Bug-out!"
DM Warren - "Inviso Guy" Monday September 28th, 2020 2:51:26 PM
With several new pieces of equipment and some new powers to boot, The Agents seem better prepared to complete their rescue mission. And they certainly need to be, since it seems fighting an old enemy meant that he could prepare for their fighting style and exploit what few weaknesses they possessed.
The remainder of the loot can be sold in Wedding City before or after the body drop. The city guard is a bit confuzzled at suddenly having a surfeit of bodies for the morgue, though the bigger shock is the false priestess that had been subverting the functions of the Temple of Maab. It seems that they will do some investigation while the Agents are about their business.
During their shopping trip, they determine best courses of action for scouting and infiltration, though the escaped foe does complicate things a bit. If they plan to send in one person undercover, they'll need a good escape plan.
The trail leads off to the North....
Prudence Gundle [AC 22; HP 43/118] Monday September 28th, 2020 3:32:31 PM
Pru is still a mass of bruises.
"Whether we rest or not, I'm going to need to be healed a little more if I'm to battle a dragon," she says.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Monday September 28th, 2020 5:05:11 PM
An influx of cash would help Sigvar finish gearing up but he is keen to get to these 'caves' and save the knight commander as soon as possible.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 106/161(BrianZ) Monday September 28th, 2020 7:59:51 PM
Seems like we are on the move. Trayvin agrees to follow the trail while they still have one. Feels like we are getting somewhere, let's not let up now.
OOC- If we are resting, Trayvin can easily cover all the healing, if not, it is still covered, I just need to mark off what is used for the day
Michael Wittman AC:32, T:21, FF:25(ucdodge) HP 85/141 F+14, R+23,W+15, CMB+22, CMD+31 d20+25=36 ; Monday September 28th, 2020 8:41:07 PM
OOC; I'll take the loot the the catacombs. I agree with Pru, we need to rest and heal up.
Michael scouts while they get on with getting along.
Perception 36.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 12:22:55 AM
Nikolai takes a quick trip to the docks to inform their sailor fishing guide that their trip will need to be postponed. Returning, he finds the guards starting to investigate the events at the temple and the Fist wandering whether to take a rest or head straight onwards to the caves.
"Once we start into the caves, there'll be no rest, so we take the rest now. However, not in town. We head out of town in a different direction from the caves and see if anyone follows. If so, we catch 'em and interrogate 'em. We then double back towards the caves.
Near the caves, we take our rest.
As far as the catacombs go, I guess we have time. I'll take a Belt of Giant Strength +4, Ring of Protection +3, and a Monk Robe.
As mush as I could really use the tome, the cash (110K gp) will be better used for your needs. Let's make this snappy, we don't got all day."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Tuesday September 29th, 2020 1:46:34 AM
Anna says, "That plan works for me. I'm still going to get Alter Self as my Queen's Minion Blessing tomorrow. I could still go first in the cave as Eidnith or I could make myself look like a new convert potentially go in ahead with you guys a little ways behind me and then when the jig is up you guys can catch up."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 1:39:25 PM
Nikolai is firm, "You'll not go in alone. However, using my Hat of Disguise I can go in with you as a 'faithful' servant that found you alive and brought you back to 'health' enough to get back here. Your disguise will need to include some 'wounds' and 'blood' to make it more convincing. And a lot of bandages. We can discuss those details later.
But that only puts two in there. So let's see what else we can think of."
DM Warren - "Let's make this snappy" Tuesday September 29th, 2020 2:56:50 PM
Lucky for Pru, no one expects to fight a dragon today, so there's plenty of time to heal up the rest of everyone's bruises, ouchies, and booboos.
Speed is still key though, and no one wants to delay rescuing K.C. Palance. However, some new gear may make all the difference in fighting the dragon and his very capable followers. They quickly offload their loot and give an update to the boatman, then get on the road.
They make their way out of town, but even Michael's keen senses can detect no one following them, so they head back to the route that seems to lead to some caves to the north of town. As night begins to fall, they choose a spot far enough away that any lookouts won't be likely to see them summon their mansion, and settle down to camp for the night and hash out the details of their infiltration.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday September 29th, 2020 4:10:02 PM
Pru casts the Magnificent Mansion. This time, she avoids both trees and ducks, and everybody's window overlooks a flowery meadow with a little brook running through it.
Pru is able to get healed and refresh her spells, so her player will (finally!) be able to start the leveling-up process.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 37 (T 14, FF 35) CMD 37 HP 185 / 185 Character Sheet Tuesday September 29th, 2020 7:08:13 PM
SIgvar continues to make sure his weapon stays enchanted to +3 through the Greater Magic Weapon spell. Otherwise he checks and cleans his gear, knowing that if the caves contain followers loyal to the dragon there will likely be a great deal of fighting tomorrow.
Trayvin AC 30/12 touch Hp 161/161(BrianZ) Tuesday September 29th, 2020 8:46:33 PM Hmm I'm not sure if we should make a plan, or just go with our usual method of operation.
OOC- everyone will be fully healed by Trayvin as needed upon resting.
Pompous (Yves_B) AC 26 SR 20 CMD 30, HP 163/ Tuesday September 29th, 2020 9:28:21 PM
Pompous does a little of this.. a little of that.... he ducks... he weaves... he rests... he heals....
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 142/143 (30 con increase hp) -- 34/16/32 CMD: 34 Tuesday September 29th, 2020 11:52:47 PM
Anna is prepared to stand watch all night while the others rest up as she is a plantkin and does not need sleep. She is a little saddened she can't get to a grove to receive Eberyon's blessing but time is of he essense in rescuing The Commander.
(OOC: Does this mean we can put orders in the catacombs? I'm heavily favoring the wild buckler)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 25 Tch 23 Ffted 22 HP 65/106 CMD 34/36(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday September 30th, 2020 12:38:23 AM
OOC: my guess is that we didn't go to the catacombs just yet. I've got some questions on the Rules board I'm waiting for anyway.
Nikolai asks Pompous if he can recharge the Staff of Healing any. "Only if you have any spell energy left after all the healing. I don't want you to use any of your divine energy tomorrow as we'll need everything for the caves."
Nikolai looks out the window of his room and just hope there's no bunnies out there.
DM Warren - "Duck, Weave, Rest, Heal" Wednesday September 30th, 2020 5:21:24 PM
Pru creates the most relaxing scene she can imagine, but perhaps it only reminds Anna that she cannot make it to her worship. Anna's power is waiting to burst forth, but she cannot quite open herself up to it yet. Pru wakes up inspired though, and finds new arcane power at her fingertips.
Sigvar renews his prayers, knowing that his weapon will need to serve him well today.
Trayvin rests up after expending his power to bring the Agents back up to fighting form. Despite the recent difficult battle, he trusts that they will overcome any obstacles in their way, as they always do.
Pompous rests up and feels especially limber upon waking.
Nikolai remembers to grab a little extra divine energy for the staff before resting and sings a little song to ward off visions of bunnies.
I had said that you could do a quick run by the Catacombs - there's certainly an outlet in Wedding City to use
The Agents sleep soundly, and though they waken with fresh worry for their commander, they are sure that they will rescue her soon. Their map shows the way to an entrance concealed in the cliff face, but gives no clues as to what awaits them inside.
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