Crook Street Fight Round 0 (DM Cayzle) Wednesday August 10th, 2016 12:37:18 AM
This scene opens on Crook Street, where the Silver Shields, the Hands of Love, and Shredds and his henchmen are scattered among many innocent bystanders as conflict erupts.
The Silver Shields are in light green, noted by the forst letter or two of their names. Shredds and Co are in red. Hands of Love are in purple. Innocent bystanders are in baby blue. There is a wagon. Pink squares are doors into buildings. The road is a light grey; building interiors are white.
Note that HB is Brizzie, and HC is Catharine.
If you disagree with your PC's placement, let me know asap.
We are in combat rounds, so please post only one round of action.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday August 10th, 2016 8:32:56 AM
Dorbin looks up at the rather large minotaur suddenly standing right in front of him and threatening him. His bladder clenches as he stumbles, attempting to move away from the massive beast at the same time he lets a grease spell free.
OOC: Move action to move away and into the crowd (towards AD20 or beyond) and casting grease on Shredd's weapon if one is visible, otherwise on the ground at his feet (Reflex DC 15).
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+6=10 ; d8+2=10 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 9:44:29 AM
K's anger vanishes as his training kicks in. "You have met the reunion of father and daughter with violence," he calmly states as he draws his bow. "You have shown yourself to be an enemy of familial love. In Flower's name, I shall remove this obstacle." His eyes flare white as he speaks this last part.
With practiced grace, he sends an arrow towards Shredds.
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Move: Draw bow Swift: Smite evil - Shredds. Not sure if he's actually evil, but I'm taking a chance that he is. Standard: Attack Shredds - Hit AC 10(darnit), 13 if Shredds is evil. 10 damage (12 if evil).
AC is +3 against Shredds if he's evil.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+7=14 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 1:39:15 PM
At the sudden appearance of Shredds Micah rejoices. The game is finally revealed, he exults silently.
Aloud he shouts while drawing his hammer, "True followers of Caelodra take note! This minotaur," he declares while pointing with his hammer at Shredds, "has been playing us against each other and has infiltrated your numbers even going so far as to attempt to pay us to slay your leader, Father Six! Let us now declare an alliance to thwart his treachery!"
Micah again calls upon Domi, casting bless[/].
====================== [i]Bless provides +1 to attack rolls and saves versus fear to all allies with 50'. If the any of the Hands decide to side with us, do they count as allies? Duration 2 minutes.
Diplomacy 14--not sure it applies in combat, but rolled in case it does.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 23/23 AC: 19 T: 11 FF: 18 CMD: 15Party Treasury Wednesday August 10th, 2016 2:33:50 PM
Zanderallen's anger at the guard kidnapping Briselda turns into righteous indignation as Shredds reveals himself and his intentions. Hearing the voices of K and Micah he takes pleasure in their now shared sentiments. Glancing at his sap he realizes he has the wrong weapon for this fight and drops it without a second thought. Drawing sword and shield he switches places with Dorbin, trying to draw Shredds attention away from the young mage. "You vile blackguard, you may be a cunning cow manipulating us as you did but this is where it ends."
******************************** Drop sap in AD21 free action Move action to move up to AC22, deliberately provoking an AoO to try and cover Dorbin Draw sword combined with move Draw shield standard
(OOC: Zanderallen is deliberately using the female cow and emphasizing it to provoke Shredds. His hope is to draw any AoO to himself rather than Dorbin moving away.)
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+10=19 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 3:41:31 PM "Looks to me like we made the right choice this time." Martisan replies dryly to Shredds, before backing away and using her magically enhanced speed to slip behind the wagon and then sneak back along the same side, drawing her shortsword as she moves. Using her whip, Martisan attempts to hinder the pajama-wearing rogue next to Shredds.
======== Move action: Normal speed to Z19, behind the wagon for cover; half-speed Stealth roll 19 to Y21. Draw weapon as part of move. Not sure if that provokes from Shredds, Acrobatics 21 vs his CMD to avoid AoO if it does. Standard Action: Attack enemy S1; Disarm CMB 9 if he's wielding a weapon, trip CMB 7 if not. If Martisan's Stealth beats that enemy's Perception then +2 to the attack and enemy is flat-footed as well. All that corner sneaking trouble & I rolled a 2 on the attack...
Bobwise (Jerry) Wednesday August 10th, 2016 4:21:41 PM
Bobwise grins as combat begins. He is in his element. His grin broadens as he sees Dorbin opens with Grease. "Stealing my thunder," he mumbles.
Taking a quick glance around him, to see where all the combatants are, he decides to remain where he is. He then looks at the defensive setup with the rogues that have come to stand by Shredds. He shouts. "I bet they will quickly take Brizzie quickly out a back way. I wouldn't take a stand here if I were them. Just a delaying action until they can squirrel her away."
He decides to cast Grease as well framing the end of the spell with his fingers to land precisely. He casts so that it hits both Shredds and S1. [hits AA22, AB22, AA23, AB23]
He yells, "Bacon in the pan!"
Perhaps that will help frame the battlefield for Zander. It might help Bart a bit as well with his reach.
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--blessed by Micah
--Blessed by Micah
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 20/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=20 ; d8+1=5 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 5:03:08 PM
Bartomus took a step forward, lowered his head and horns then slammed them into the other taur's face. He bellowed in trying to add the sound to the melee to just take off guard any of Shredd's allies.
====== 5' step to ab22 as he lowers head and uses his horns. I am presuming we are not wanting to really kill folks in this engagement. 20 to hit, 5 pts damage to shredds, but he may have an opportunity to dodge, not sure how the [i] grease[/] helps/hurts in all of this.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=15 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 6:50:21 PM
(buff tracker! blessed: +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear)
As much as Stohp would love to advance to smack Shredds in his smug face there really isn't room for her in the chaotic melee quickly developing over there. Besides recent experience has taught her not to charge in like an idiot; she really isn't build for a strait brawl.
Instead she backtracks (move to z15) and assists the nearest Hands by trying to trip his foe (15 to trip, provokes AoO), conveniently giving Micah and Bobwise cover from a rear assault. It's fortunate Shredd's people are going for lethal kills while the other Hands or not, or she wouldn't be able to tell them apart!
Crook Street Showdown Round 1 - (DM Mstitt) d20+1=14 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=16 ; d6+4=6 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=16 ; d6+4=6 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=20 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+5=18 ; d6+4=10 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 11:14:11 PM Dorbin stares at Shredds for a moment then steps back. Shredds has the armor and manicured claws replacing the fingers on his hands. Dorbin’s grease falls to the ground causing Shredds hooved feet to shift. He growls at the smaller half-elf. He struggles to clean the grease from his manicured armor when he suddenly falls. (Reflex: 7) “Get them noww!” He shouts. K’s training takes over and he fires at Shredds but the blow does not penetrate the minotaur’s armor. Shredds sits within the grease. He is obsessed with cleaning up his armor. Micah declares that Shredds has been playing games and casts “Bless”. Any Hands within listening distance shouts angrily and begin to fight fiercely. Many of the guards have died because they were not prepared but other guards begin to bring out short swords. Zanderallen drops his sap and grabs his sword and shield. He taunts Shredds but he seems distant or just doesn’t care. He moves up to confront Shredds but the Grease from Dorbin gets in the way. (OOC: Can walk half speed DC 10 Acrobatics check then if failed Needs to roll a Reflex Save vs. DC 15) Martisan replies dryly to Shredds and slips away behind the wagon. She comes back around and attempts to whip S1. S1: (CMB roll: 11; Perception: 13; Acrobatics: 17) The enemy avoids the whip with an olympic sized backward flip and stands expertly within the Grease that took down Shredds. The minotaur shouts loudly praising the ninja skills. (Reflex: 21) Bobwise grins. He smiles widely when Dorbin spills the grease and dumps a little himself making Shredds furious once again. Being on the ground already Shredds is just mad. S1 just stands still not wants to test out his skills again. Bartomus attempts to charge. He steps into a square of grease and needs to do a Reflex save. // Looks like that would defeat Shredds AC without the +9 from the armor Stohp steps back and thinks before she takes any actions. She then goes back and squares up against S5 S5: (Reflex Save: 24) This guard like the one next to Shredds avoids the trip with prowness. Almost like they are ninjas. ----------- S2 : Makes a 5 foot step and expertly steps into the Grease. (Reflex: 23) With Dorbin on his left. He attempts to swing with his Terbutje - (Attack: 8) but misses. S7: Steps forward to confront Zanderallen and swings at him. He hits but does no damage. S6: Leaps over I5 and lands on his feet. He strikes Martisan but can’t hit her hard enough. S8: Leaps over ‘if’, (OOC: these guys are amazing) and strikes Stohp who is approaching. He hits Stohp hard for 7. S5: Is a bit sore over the attempt to trip and hits Stohp an additional time for 10.. Stohp is hurting.
Brizzie and the guard disappear into the Hands building and head up a set of stairs. The door closes and is locked. (OOC: First fight post :) be kind... rewind. )
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 20/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=6 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2016 11:34:30 PM
Bartomus stepped forward and his foot found the gear and he slipped as he tried to find his footing. ==== Ok, need to figure out what occurs as a result of this.
Cayzle comments: Well, looks to me like you fell. Just like the enemy minotaur next to you. You can fight, but at -4 with melee weapons. Others get a +4 to hit you with melee weapons. You can stand from prone as a move action that provokes AoOs.
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+6=20 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+11=23 ; Thursday August 11th, 2016 1:35:28 AM
Finding one of the acrobatic fighters had followed her around the wagon before she could even move back around, Martisan slashes at him with her drawn shortsword before taking a step back, to stand between K & Micah, with her back to Stohp. "Dorbin get back, K, heads up!" She calls out to the others after glancing around the formerly busy marketplace. (Perception 23)
[Standard action shortsword Attack vs AC 20 (+1 Bless), 4 Slashing lethal damage if hit. Free 5 back to AA18.]
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday August 11th, 2016 10:34:55 AM
Dorbin carefully takes another 5' step back (to AD19) and the tries to stop the Ninja in front of him (s7). He reaches into a pocket of his oversize robe and tosses a small bit of sand at the ninja.
OOC: Cast sleep, will save DC 15 or sleep for 2 minutes + 1 round (or 21 rounds).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 23/23 AC: 19 T: 11 FF: 18 CMD: 15Party Treasury d20+8=16 ; d8+7=11 ; Thursday August 11th, 2016 12:23:03 PM
Seeing Shredds on the ground in front of him Zanderallen knows they need to finish this fight quickly before these black pajama-ed freaks surround them. "Watch your flanks everyone!", he yells even as one of the assailants moves behind him. Turing back to Shredds he raises his blade as he calls upon Domi's power to smite his foe with all his might. ********* Smite Evil on Shredds Power attacking +4 from prone If Shredds is Evil: 20 attack (+3 Smite, +1 Bless) 10 damage (Added 1 too much by mistake) If not Evil: 17 attack (+1 Bless) 8 damage (-2 no smite evil)
If Shredds is Evil Zander's is AC: 22 T: 14 FF: 21 CMD: 18 against Shredds only
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+6=20 ; d8+2=6 ; Thursday August 11th, 2016 2:29:44 PM
Despite his spite, Shredds is on the ground and engaged in combat with Zander. That's going to be a tough shot.
That ninja to his left...that's another story. K takes aim at s1 & lets loose.
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Move: None Standard: Attack s1: Hit AC 20 for 6 damage.
AC vs. Shredds is 28 if he's evil.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d8+2=8 ; Thursday August 11th, 2016 2:42:07 PM
Micah calls upon the strength of his faith, power glowing in his hand as he touches the sorely wounded Stohp. He smiles with grim satisfaction as her wounds are improved though not completely healed.
He is torn between helping take down Shredds and protecting Stohp from the two villains attacking her. Observing that this is the least protected front for the moment, he decides to stay on this side of the fight. Readying his shield as he moves, he steps next to the closest enemy.
==== CLW for 8 to heal Stohp (spontaneously cast replacing PFE) Free action to ready shield with a move Move to Y16 to threaten S8
Bless: 19 rounds remaining
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 9/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=21 ; Thursday August 11th, 2016 4:38:16 PM
(buff tracker! blessed: +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear)
Finding herself almost gutted in the opening seconds of the fight, Stohp hastily tries to back up, almost stomping on Bobwise. "Back up!" she tells him, hoping to abuse her longer reach and attack from where the enemy cannot retaliate.
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Held action; after Bobwise goes (and hopefully moves), Stohp will take a 5 foot step backwards and try to trip again (21 vs s8).
Bobwise (Jerry) Thursday August 11th, 2016 6:54:37 PM
"Yes Maam!" Bobwise moves forward and to his left to AC-18 to give Stohp his needed room. He then looks at Bart on the ground. "Oops, thought you'd know it was there, Bart, and I figured you'd use reach. My bad." Bobwise assumes it was his grease that Bart slipped on as the other was totally and just beneath Shredds.
Bob mumbles, "Dismiss Grease." Bob's part of the grease goes away to wherever used magical grease goes to removing the portion of the grease under Bart, leaving only Dorbin's grease under Shredds. Perhaps it is the same place such grease comes from?
"There's two actions with nothing accomplished," Bob mumbles.
"Hey Micah, I have healing pots if you run dry sir."
Crook Street Fight Round 2 (DM Cayzle) d20+1=20 ; d20+1=9 [saves vs sleep]; d8+1=4 [cure from hc]; d20+3=18 ; d6+1=3 [h2 vs s5]; d20+5=11 [h1 misses]; d20+3=20 ; 4d6+5=25 [Shredd's Fire-Puke at Zander]; d20+9=23 ; d8+4=7 [s1 vs Bart]; d20+9=12 [s2 misses Bart]; d20+5=13 [s4 misses Martisan]; d20+5=12 [s5 misses h2]; d20+5=23 ; d8+4=12 [s6 vs h1]; d20+5=19 ; d8+4=7 [s8 vs Mi]; d20+4=22 ; d8=1 ; d20+4=15 ; d8=2 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=7 [archer attacks] Friday August 12th, 2016 12:29:21 AM
[OOC: Please update your headers with current HP totals!]
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
Martisan attacks with a sword, slashing Ninja s6 for 4 hp damage.
Dorbin steps back and casts Sleep. It can affect Ninjas s2 and s7. Their saving throws are a 20 and a 9. Ninja s7 falls asleep, crumpling to the roadbed.
Zander takes a swing at the prone Shredds, hitting AC20 maybe? But there is something going on with that armor Shredds is wearing. He is AC25, so Zander misses. [OOC: Next time you swing, please list your mods for me? Thx!]
K shoots at Ninja s1 and hits for 6 damage.
Micah cures Stohp for 8 and then steps forward to face a ninja.
Bobwise moves back to make room for Stohp. He dismisses the Grease that is most inconveniencing his friends.
Stohp backs up a step and then tries to trip Ninja s8. All the ninjas have CMD16, so Stohp's roll of 21 trips s8.
Bartomus ponders what to do. [OOC: I'll give you an extra free standard action next round to make up for no action this round.]
HANDS OF LOVE
Sister Catherine (hc) grants Stohp a blessing from Caeroldra, healing her with a spell. Stohp cures 4 more hp.
A hand of love (h2) draws a sap and attacks Ninja s5, hitting for 3 nonlethal! He seems surprised at his success.
The last hand of love (h1) does the same, targeting Ninja s6, who he is flanking with Martisan. He misses.
If you make a Perception check vs DC15, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear a sound of people approaching from the alley that leads to Crook Square.}
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
These people mostly back away or take cover around corners and just watch. One (ib) goes up to the sleeping Ninja and takes a close look.
SHREDD'S CRUE
Shredd is clearly getting angry. "OKAY," he shouts, "EVERYBODY AT THEM!"
Three figures -- a ninja and two archers -- stand up in the wagon, where they had been hiding under hay and blankets. Standing from prone usually provokes an AoO, but they have cover in the wagon, so they provoke none.
Another two archers stand up on the roof of the building into which Brizzie was taken.
Shredds scoots back in the Grease five feet. That provokes an AoO from Zander and Bart. He has AC25 but you get a +4 to hit because he is prone, and a +1 from the Bless.
Then he makes a very rude gesture and shouts something about his dragon ancestors. Then he hocks a nassty giant stream of flaming puke right at Zander! Does Shedds aim true? He hits touch AC20, so yes? Zander takes 25 points of fire damage!
A cheer goes up from the ninjas! They attack boldly!
S1 attacks Bart, using that odd two-handed weapon the ninjas are using. He hits Bart for 7 damage!
S2 attacks Bart as well. The prone minotaur is an easy target, so why not? He misses!
S4 swings at Martisan and misses.
S5 attacks the hand of love in front of him, missing.
S6 attacks the hand of love next to him, h1, hitting hard and knocking him down for the count!
Archer 1 shoots at shoots at K. Hits AC22, misses!
Archer 2 shoots at Martisan. Hits AC15, misses
Archer 3 shoots at Bobwise. Misses.
Archer 4 shoots at Dorbin. Misses.
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HANDS OF LOVE STATUS hc h1 - 12 damage, down! h2 All hands of love are AC15
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ENEMY STATUS
Shredds the Turtlebook AC25 damage taken: 0 hp [PRONE]
Ninja s1 - 6 dam Ninja s2 Ninja s4 - has cover in wagon Ninja s5 - 3 nonlethal Ninja s6 - 4 dam Ninja s7 - sleeping Ninja s8 - prone Ninja s3 - in building with Brizzie All Ninjas are AC16 (AC20 with cover)
Archer a1 - has cover in wagon Archer a2 - has cover in wagon Archer a3 - has cover on roof Archer a4 - has cover on roof All Archers are AC18 (AC22 with cover)
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 20/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; Friday August 12th, 2016 1:59:01 AM
Bartomus stumbled and froze mid rush in his efforts to try to steady himself. He realized that Shredds was prone, and that that would probably be only momentary at best. He lowered his torso and tossed horns and head in attempt to bash the other Taur from the left and then from the right. But his position and Shredds movement resulted in his horns whistling through the air. He grunted in frustration and righted himself.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=17 ; d20+4=6 ; Friday August 12th, 2016 10:19:50 AM
(buff tracker! blessed: +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear)
"Thank you sister." Stohp says, relieved that her wounds have been healed almost as fast as they were inflicted on her. She hears the approach of more people (perception 17) and hopes that means reinforcements are coming. There are a lot of Hands missing, especially father Six, and that might be them returning, or maybe a bystander went to get the guards.
Turning her attention back to the fight at hand she tries to wack the prone enemy (6 to hit, +4 vs prone = 10) but misses.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+3=21 ; d8+1=5 ; Friday August 12th, 2016 10:40:49 AM
Dorbin continues to shift backwards with the wall to his back and maneuvers his crossbow out from his robes. He looks around and spots the enemies in the wagon, so he turns and fires at the ninja there (s4). He quietly says, "Yes!" when the bolt strikes true.
OOC: Hit AC 22 (forgot the bless), damage: 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: -2/23 AC: 19 T: 11 FF: 18 CMD: 15Party Treasury d20+4=17 ; d8=7 ; d20=20 ; Friday August 12th, 2016 10:55:28 AM
As Shredds opens himself up while crawling back Zander takes a swing at him. Shredds fire breath engulfs him in flame and Zander falls to the ground with a scream.
************* AoO 25 to hit (13(rolled)+4(Power Attack to hit)+4(prone)+1(Bless)+3(Smite Evil)) That hits if he's evil. Damage 13 (7(rolled)+2(Str)+2(PA)+2(Smite Evil)) damage bypasses DR The attack only hits if he's evil so I only put the smite evil damage
Nat 20 to stabilize, Zander is stable at -2 hp
Micah (John) HP: 14/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20=20 ; d20+4=16 ; 2d8+4=16 ; d20+4=7 ; d6=5 ; Friday August 12th, 2016 1:35:01 PM
Micah resolutely strikes the fallen ninja before him with his hammer. "Dodge that!" he shouts as he brings it home on the head of his foe. Then responding to the fiery attack across the clearing, he moves closer to his fallen friend (AB18).
Once close enough, drawing deep within himself, he cries "Domiiiii" and calls forth his holy power to heal all who have been injured except for Shredds and one of his misbegotten servants (S1).
==== 20 crit threat (pushed the wrong button); 16+4=18 (forgot to add prone) to confirm 16 points damage Move to AB14 Hero point for extra standard action Selectively Channel for 5, excluding Shredds and S1. If Shredds is uninjured, then S6 is excluded.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=5 Friday August 12th, 2016 2:05:19 PM "Never thought I'd be fighting side-by-side with The Hand," K thinks to himself.
He's simultaneously alarmed by Zander's fall & relieved when Micah heals him back to life. He knows this needs to end quickly, but there are so many bad guys here...
He takes a careful step back to get out of that ninja in the wagon's reach, then sends an arrow at him. Martisan is too surrounded to focus his attack back on s1. Plus, that lug Bart was in the way.
It's a good shot. Heck, it's a great shot. Too bad that wagon clipped the arrow.
***
Move: 5' step to AC19 Standard: Attack s4 - Hit AC 28 (nat20) - confirm 22 - 11 damage
Bobwise (Jerry) d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; Saturday August 13th, 2016 2:32:49 AM
Bobwise grimaces as this is not going well.
He finally pulls out his wand. Not much, but it will have to do. He fires it at Shredds hoping if he can go down, we can end this.
He does 2hpd. Rats.
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Stupid mouse is wearing out and double clicking. So the first roll has to be the one to use. I've ordered another but it hasn't come yet.
Crook Street Fight Round 3 (DM Cayzle) d8+1=6 [hc cures z]; d20+3=19 ; d6+1=3 [h2 vs s5]; d20-1=4 [Shredds misses]; d20+5=21 ; d8+4=6 [s5 vs h2]; d20+7=18 ; d8+4=8 ; d6=1 [s6 sneak att vs Martisan]; d20+3=20 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+3=21 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=4 [archer attacks]; Saturday August 13th, 2016 12:51:56 PM
[OOC: NPCs reduced to zero and lower hit points are removed from the board. Even if they are brought above zero later, for example, by a channel, it is assumed that they crawl or stumble off out of a sense of self preservation. That's the case with NPC hand h1.]
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
Bartomus, still prone, sweeps his horns twice at Shredds, but misses.
Stohp attacks but misses.
Dorbin fires a bolt at s4 and hits for 5 damage.
Zander is cured by the end of this round, thanks to Micah's Channel. [OOC: That's a lesson in metagaming ... if you are down, try to read and post after your pals, in case you are cured. Anyway, you COULD have taken actions this round, but you didn't. Next round, please take an extra standard action to compensate. Fair's fair.]
K shoots at Ninja s4 and hits for 11 damage.
Micah channels energy, affecting friends and some foes, then slams an enemy for 16! Then he moves.
Bobwise shoots a magic missile at Shredds. It hits an invisible barrier and has NO EFFECT!
Martisan takes no action this round. [OOC: missing a post! :-( Please take an extra standard action next round to make up for it.]
HANDS OF LOVE
Sister Catherine (hc) moves over to Zander and cures him. Zander cures 6 more hp.
Hand of love (h2) again uses his sap and attacks Ninja s5, hitting for 3 nonlethal! He's annoyed that Micah just cured that guy!
Brother Michael and two more hands of love come running down the alley.
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
Most just watch. One kills the sleeping ninja!
SHREDD'S CRUE
Shredd squeezes into the five ft space between the grease and the door behind him. He stands up. He points and shouts, "BACK OFF!"
He waits for his orders to be obeyed.
Ninjas s1 and s2 use withdraw actions to back the heck out of there.
Then Shredds gestures, roaring in anger and frustration, spits another firey stream of puke at Bart. But with a roll of 4, he misses.
He shouts for the archers to target the casters.
S4 is prone and using full defense.
S5 attacks the hand of love in front of him, hitting for 6 damage.
S6 shifts five ft to flank Martisan, then attacks. He hits AC18 -- is that a hit? If so, Martisan takes a sneak attack for 9 damage!
S7 is dead
S8 is prone and uses full defense.
Archer 1 shoots at shoots at Catharine. hitting her for 6.
Archer 2 shoots at Bobwise (AC21) and inflicts 4 damage.
Archer 3 shoots at Bobwise. misses.
Archer 4 shoots at Dorbin. Misses.
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HANDS OF LOVE STATUS hc - 6 dam nm h1 - out of the fight h2 - 6 damage h3 h4 All hands of love are AC15
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ENEMY STATUS
Shredds the Turtlebook AC21 squeezing; damage taken: 0 hp
Ninja s1 - 6 dam Ninja s2 Ninja s4 - Full cover, full defense hiding in wagon - 16 dam Ninja s5 - 3 nonlethal Ninja s6 - 4 dam Ninja s7 - dead Ninja s8 - prone - full defense - 16 dam Ninja s3 - in building with Brizzie All Ninjas are AC16 (AC20 with cover) Full defense grants +4 AC.
Archer a1 - has cover in wagon Archer a2 - has cover in wagon Archer a3 - has cover on roof Archer a4 - has cover on roof All Archers are AC18 (AC22 with cover)
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+7=26 ; d8+2=5 ; Saturday August 13th, 2016 7:27:55 PM
"YOU WILL STAY DOWN IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU." K shouts at s4 as he cowers in the wagon.
K sees Shredds trying to squeeze himself in the doorway. "That ought to make for an easier target," thinks K as he takes aim at the minotaur.
***
Standard: Attack Shredds w/ bow. Hit AC 26 (29 if he's evil) for 5 damage (7 if he's evil)
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 6/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+6=8 ; d20+5=25 ; Saturday August 13th, 2016 10:09:45 PM
[OOC: Solid hit. Is S6 flanking if S4 is cowering in the wagon & not threatening?]
Martisan attempts to roll past K to avoid the ninja behind her, but finds her way besought by the thug's acrobatic movements (Acrobatics 8 to avoid AoO fails vs ninja's CMD). Taking the coming blow, she hurries to the corner behind Stohp, to find a little breathing room, and with a grunt of satisfaction uses her whip to trip the rogue who just assaulted her.
======== Move action to AC16, provoking AoO from S6. If Marty's still conscious, Whip Trip CMB nat 20 to trip S6 (+1 Bless -1 Size +1 MW +1 BAB +3 Dex).
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 6/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 Sunday August 14th, 2016 12:49:28 PM
Dropping her shortsword at her feet, Martisan uses her now free hand to cast Grease on one of the archer's bows in the wagon.
[OOC: Forgot extra standard action for missed round. Using it to cast Grease on archer a1's bow, who is just within the 30ft range of Marty's position in the corner at AC-16. Reflex DC 14. One L1 spell remaining for the day. Thank you.]
Micah (John) HP: 14/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+4=5 ; Sunday August 14th, 2016 8:03:13 PM
[OOC Typo in my summary. The text in the description is correct. Starting position should be AB18]
Micah moves adjacent to Zanderallen (AE21) and casts Enlarge Person on the revived paladin.
He looks quickly for external access to the roof of the building Shredds is standing before is too focused on the action before him to take a good look (perception 5).
===== Perception 5 Move to AE21 Enlarge Person on Zanderallen 20 rounds Bless 17 rounds remaining
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday August 15th, 2016 8:28:42 AM
Emboldened by the sudden lack of enemies around him and not noticing the arrow that missed him, Dorbin steps forward, reaches into his pocket, and tosses another bit of sand, this time blue, up in the air towards the wagon, creating a rainbow in the air above the wagon.
OOC: 5' step to AC20, then cast color spray towards the wagon. Range should include all the occupants of the wagon and no one else. Will save DC 15 or they are affected:
2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round. (Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.)
3 or 4 HD: The creature is blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, then stunned for 1 round.
5 or more HD: The creature is stunned for 1 round.
Then move action to ready crossbow for next round.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=19 ; Monday August 15th, 2016 9:34:31 AM
(buff tracker! blessed: +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear)
Noting the guard she tripped is now covering himself, she obligingly ignores him and trips his fellow (19 to trip s5)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 13/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury d6=4 ; d20=2 ; Monday August 15th, 2016 1:55:43 PM
As the positive energy channels across the battlefield Zander's burns begin to heal he comes to and gets back to his feet, taking a brief moment to heal himself. Further healed by Sister Catherine he prepares to continue his attack on Shredds as Micah channels Domi's power into him. He grins as his face is now level with Shredds and within his reach. "You're not getting away that easily" he calls out as he swings his sword, hard. Still off balance from the sudden growth his swing goes way wide.
************************** (OOC Did my AoO from last round hit? If Shredds is evil I hit AC 25, counting prone, with smite evil for 13 damage) Move Action - stand up Free Action - Lay on Hands 4 healed Standard Action - pick up sword from ground (I assume Zander dropped it when unconscious) Bonus Standard Action - Power Attack 10=2+4(normal attack)+1(Enlarged str)-1(Large sized)+1(Bless)+3(Smite Evil) a miss AC lowered for large size AC: 21 T: 13 FF: 20 vs Shredds Smite Evil
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=4 ; Monday August 15th, 2016 3:36:05 PM
Bartomus looked about and tried to regain his footing. But, slipped and fell to the floor again. Bartomus roared in frustration.
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC13, hp: 10 of 14] d4+1=3 ; Monday August 15th, 2016 9:36:28 PM
Frustrated that Shredds took no damage from his spell, he looks elsewhere trying to make a difference with a few points damage. Then he gets hit with an arrow.
"Ow!" Bobwise realizes he's never been hit with an arrow before. "Suck it up, mage. Others are suffering too," he says to himself.
He decides to help with the rear flank of the fight and fires his Magic Missile Wand at S8 doing 3hpd.
Crook Street Fight Round 4 (DM Cayzle) d20+5=13 [AoO misses Martisan]; d20+2=5 [Archer bow is Greased]; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+1=4 [3 saves fail vs Color Spray!]; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 [h att vs s1]; d20+6=17 ; 4d4+4=16 [Shredds roar]; d20+7=11 [s2 misses]; d20+7=8 [s6 misses]; d20+3=18 ; d8=3 ; d20+3=16 ; d8=3 [archers vs casters]; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 12:41:23 AM
[OOC: Retconjuration for last round: Move K over 5 ft. Revoke damage inflicted by s6 on Martisan last round. Move Martisan to AB18. Note that Shredds IS down 13 from Zander's smite. And he is evil. ]
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
K shoots at Shredds and hits him for 7.
Martisan moves, provoking an AoO, but the swing misses. She trips s6, then with an extra action casts Grease on Archer a1's bow. The archer rolls a 5 and drops the bow.
Dorbin takes a step forward and Color Sprays the wagon. All three enemies within are fully affected, and as they have but two HD, they are knocked unconscious. All three are out of the fight!
Stohp trips s5.
Micah moves to Zander and then Enlarges him.
Zander is enlarged, swings and misses. [OOC: remember you have -1 AC and attacks enlarged, and +2 str and -2 dex. And your weapon damage moves up a size category.]
Bartomus stands up. There is no Grease under him. He can take an extra standard action next round.
Bobwise shoots a magic missile at s8 and hits for 3. That puts him out of the fight!
HANDS OF LOVE
Sister Catherine (hc) casts a Guidance spell on Zander Zander, you gain a +1 on your next d20 roll.. Zander cures 6 more hp.
Hand of love (h2) steps back five ft and uses total defense.
Brother Michael and two more hands of love move closer and engage with ninja s1. Michael lets the warriors fight, and one hits, badly wounding ninja s1 with a greatsword.
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
Most are watching. A couple move to loot the bodies of downed ninjas.
SHREDD'S CRUE
Shredds concentrates hard, motions and calls again on his dragon ancestors. He roars, and a cone of flame emerges from his mouth! Bart and Zander, please make reflex saves vs DC13 for 16 fire damage or 8 if you make the save.
Ninja s1 uses the withdraw action to run away!
If Zander is still standing after that fire blast, Ninja s2 moves to flank him. Doing so provokes an AoO from Z. Then s2 attacks Z and misses!
S5 stands up, provoking an AoO from Stohp. Then he moves ten feet to close with Stohp, provoking another AoO (if Stohp can make more than 1 per round).
S6 stands, provoking another AoO from Stohp if she has any. Then taking a 5 ft step to flank Stohp, s6 attacks Stohp, hitting AC8, a miss!
Archer 3 shoots at Bobwise, hitting AC18 for 6 damage.
Archer 4 shoots at Dorbin. hitting AC16 for 6 damage.
===== ===== =====
HANDS OF LOVE STATUS hc - 6 dam nm h1 - out of the fight h2 - 6 damage h3 h4 All hands of love are AC15
===== ===== =====
ENEMY STATUS
Shredds the Turtlebook AC21 squeezing; damage taken: 20 hp
Ninja s1 - 17 dam and fleeing Ninja s2 Ninja s5 - 3 nonlethal Ninja s6 - 4 dam Ninja s3 - in building with Brizzie All Ninjas are AC16 (AC20 with cover) Full defense grants +4 AC.
Archer a1 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a2 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a3 - has cover on roof Archer a4 - has cover on roof All Archers are AC18 (AC22 with cover)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+4=22 ; d20+4=20 ; d8-1=4 ; d8-1=6 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 1:04:42 AM
(buff tracker! blessed: +1 to attack rolls and saves vs fear)
Stohp thwacks s6 over the head twice as he rises up and moves towards her (22 & 20 to hit, 4 and 6 damage, 10 total damage). After thwacking him she steps back, preventing them from being able to flank her (5 foot step to AC 17).
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 6/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+7=18 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 2:30:50 AM
Taking a step back to stand next to the wagon, Martisan uses her whip to disarm the ninja Stohp just pounded. "Your crooked boss is going down!" She yells as her whip snaps against the pajama'd man's wrists. "You better cut and run like your buddy if you don't want to go down with him!"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:11/17 CMD:14] d20+3=10 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 8:36:51 AM
Dorbin has only a second to enjoy the success of his spell as the arrow slams into his side. He grunts and turns, spotting the archer. He figures that since the crew in the wagon is down, he can do the same as the archer -- he quickly moves over to the wagon to take cover behind the wagon from the archers. He calls out to Bobwise, "over here!" as he moves. After taking cover, he takes careful aim with his finger and fires a small green blob of acid at the nearest archer.
OOC: Acid dart at a3. Hits touch AC 10. Taking cover, so AC is 17 vs archers.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+11=16 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 9:20:32 AM
K isn't sure how that minotaur is breathing fire, but he intends to stop it. His paladin senses tingle when his arrow makes contact; his smite stuck, positively identifying the taur as evil.
He takes a step to get himself next to Sister Catherine.
"Strange bedfellows, aye Sister?" he quips before sending an arrow towards Shredds.
***
Move: 5' step to AD20 Standard: Hit AC 16 - miss
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=3 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+1=21 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 9:59:08 AM
Bartomus frustrated roar turned into a quick set of words and the fingering of a granite sling bullet. His hands twitched in quick movements as he whispered. He looked at his hands and roared in his frustration as he lost his concentration with the arrows and noises about him.
He leaped forward and tried to charge Shredds as he was trying to squeeze through the door.
== Highlight to display spoiler: { concentration check - casting Stone Fists, failed - standard action Charge forward into AA/AB 22/23 - grease, so DC Acrobatics check - fail, and apparently I rolled that twice - sorry...actually that would be a reflex save and it failed..so that is a fall into the grease spot. free standard action, attempting to stand again - AoO arises, and he Crits the Reflex save to stand up...For some reasons I am seeing Kramer in Seinfeld in that move.}
Micah (John) HP: 14/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d6=4 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 2:15:16 PM
Micah is ready to bring the fight to Shredds. He moves between Zanderallen and the ninja (S1) to get to AE24.
Once there he calls upon his faith to heal those allies in range excluding Shredds and S6, healing 4 points of damage.
===== Move through ally's square to AE24 provoking from S2 Channel Energy for 4, excluding Shredds and S6 (if he is in range)
Bless 16 rounds remaining Enlarge Person on Zanderallen 19 rounds remaining
Channel Energy: Used 2 of 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 6/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury d20+5=11 ; d20+5=16 ; 2d6+5=9 ; d20+8=22 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 2:17:33 PM
Barely standing after the fire breath, and looking rather scorched at this point, Zander swings hard at the ninja trying to get in behind him, enjoying his new reach. His blade hits true but not as hard as it could as big as he is right now. Partially soothing his burns with a touch of divine healing he presses his attack on Shredds, landing a blow thanks to the hindrance the doorway is causing him. "Surrender Shredds, you're losing a lot of men."
******** Buffs: Bless +1 to hit, Enlarge +2 Str, -2 Dex, -1 to hit and AC, Smite Evil +3 to and AC and +2 Damage vs. Shredds AoO Attack 16 hit on ninja s2, Damage 9
Standard Action Attack 22 hit on Shredds, Damage 16
Lay on Hands 1 rerolled, 3 healed 2 uses left
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 8 of 14] Tuesday August 16th, 2016 8:17:33 PM
Bobwise nods at Dorbin. He was thinking the same thing.
He moves to AA19 and ducks down behind the wagon. Then he casts Mage Armor on himself.
"This is a more than just a disagreement or fight. Mark my words. There will be consequences because of this! Either that or the Big Float is in much bigger trouble than I ever realized."
=====
Ongoing Effects:
Mage Armor Bless
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:11/17 CMD:14] Tuesday August 16th, 2016 8:39:52 PM
When Bobwise joins him, Dorbin says, "Wow, this is something, isn't it? We are fighting right here alongside real heroes!"
Crook Street Fight Round 5 (DM Cayzle) d20+5=10 [AoO vs Micah misses]; d8=6 [hc cures bart]; d20+1=15 [saves vs Command]; Tuesday August 16th, 2016 11:20:35 PM
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
Stohp hits s6 twice, then takes a step back.
Martisan disarms s6 after a step SW.
Dorbin moves next to Martisan to take cover, casts an acid dart, and misses.
K shoots at Shredds and misses. "Strange bedfellows, aye Sister?" he quips to Catharine. "In your dreams, friend of Flower," she answers, grinning. "Although Lady Caeroldra is known for making dreams like those come true!"
Bartomus OOC -- before you embark on your course of action, last round you and Zander were subjected to a cone of fire that Shredds breathed on you. Reflex Save DC13 for 16 fire damage or 8 if you save.
If you make that save, Bart, if you want to advance, you can. If you do not make the save, I think you will be in the negatives.
Micah moves to AE24; as he does, a ninja takes a swipe at him, missing. Then Micah channels energy, carefully not curing the enemy.
Though scorched, Zander hits s2 for 9 on an AoO, then lands a mighty blow against Shredds, knocking him DOWN!
Bobwise wants to move, but Martisan has already taken that spot. The DM adjusts. He casts Mage Armor.
HANDS OF LOVE
Sister Catherine (hc) casts cure light wounds on Bartomus. Bart is cured 7 hp
Hand of love (h2) keeps using total defense.
Brother Michael and two more hands of love move closer. Michael casts a Command on s6 to FLEE! He rolls a 15 to save, but still looks inclined to obey!
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
Most are watching. A couple move to loot the bodies of downed ninjas.
SHREDD'S CRUE
The two archers draw and throw down smokesticks! They step back out of sight.
The three remaining ninjas withdraw and retreat. S2 drops his weapon and calls for mercy.
You cannot see Shredds through the clouds. You hear the door open. After a moment, Shredds shouts, "Enter the cloud and the girl dies! Wait a minute and she will be returned unharmed!" Then it is quiet.
===== ===== =====
HANDS OF LOVE STATUS hc - 6 dam nm h1 - out of the fight h2 - 6 damage h3 h4 All hands of love are AC15
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ENEMY STATUS
Shredds the Turtlebook AC21 squeezing; damage taken: 36 hp
Ninja s1 - 17 dam and fleeing Ninja s2 - 9 dam and cowering Ninja s5 - 3 nonlethal and fleeing Ninja s6 - 14 dam and fleeing Ninja s3 - in building with Brizzie All Ninjas are AC16
Archer a1 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a2 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a3 - stepped back out of sight Archer a4 - stepped back out of sight All Archers are AC18 (AC22 with cover)
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=6 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2016 12:24:19 AM
Bartomus stood and felt intense heat hit him as flames licked his face and clothing. He lost the ability to breath and his mind screamed as darkness engulfed him. As the flames flicked across him, he fell back to the ground. A cool touch passed through him like a sudden wave that chased both the pain and the darkness away. He opened his eyes and realized he was again on the ground and his mind was a bit foggy. The smell of singed cloth, hair, and silk lingered about him.
==== Reflex save...um, didn't so...13-16= -3; then the kindness of Sister Catherine for +7 = 4. I think that puts Bart about five feet ahead collapsed and then coming to...
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Wednesday August 17th, 2016 1:24:55 AM
Stohp is inclined to chase down the ninja's to insure they won't cause further trouble later, but Shredds is more important. Turning to the various members of the Hands, Stohp asks quickly "Is there a back entrance or way out he can take? How do I get there, we need to cut him off!"
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Wednesday August 17th, 2016 10:05:11 AM
K is quelling his emotions, and as such doesn't respond to the sister, but it's obvious that he's blushing furiously.
He nods at Stohp. The taur has the right idea. "We should surround the place quickly either way." The paladin moves quickly, but not recklessly, around the building. "Anyone care to join me?" he asks as he moves.
He leaves negotiations with Shredds to those more capable.
**
Double move to AF29 - Yea, it's off the map, but I'm sure it exists. K keeps an eye out for any additional egresses.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:11/17 CMD:14] Wednesday August 17th, 2016 12:54:34 PM
Dorbin stands up and takes an uncharacteristic position of authority. He moves to head after K in one direction and calls out to Bobwise, "You take off after Stohp and we'll surround the place!"
Then he realizes what he has done and follows up with, "Well, you know, if you want to."
Micah (John) HP: 14/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d6=3 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2016 1:47:34 PM
Micah is surprised at how quickly the minotaur could unlock and open the door and step inside.
Regardless, trusting his faith and the abilities of his friends more than that of the unscrupulous Shredds, Micah acts without hesitation.
"Get rid of that grease!" he shouts to his arcane allies. Hammer ready, he then rushes in through the door way, bypassing the slippery area. [Attempting to move to AC27]
Once in the door his voice drops in volume but resounds with conviction, "That girl dies and you die with her. Surrender now and we will let you live."
If he is not obstructed by Shredds, he will try to move out of the cloud into the building. His priority in movement is to not block a potential attack from Zanderallen. His next priority is to threaten the ninja who has Briselda. He will choose to provoke an AoO to do so.
If he is stopped before his first move action is complete, Micah readies an action to channel should he hear or see Briselda attacked. [Conditional roll for Selective Channel is 3, excluding Shredds and the next nearest injured foe.]
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 6/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+7=9 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2016 3:17:28 PM "I don't think there's any way around this building from here.." Martisan starts to say, walking back to where she dropped her shortsword to retrieve the weapon.
"Micah, no!" She whispers urgently in alarm when the smith rushes into the smoke, her words carried to Micah and Zander's ears by the Message spell (DC 25 Perception to overhear).
Leaving her only close-range weapon on the ground Martisan hurries after her leader, attempting to cut him off in or before the cloud of smoke with her enhanced speed, before events take a more drastic turn. Or, if it is too late, to provide support as the cleric rushes in.
============= Roll was K:Local. Move action to go to dropped shortsword then another move to go after Micah. No CMB check or anything, Martisan will just put a hand on Micah's hip to try and make him reconsider.
[OOC: Looking at a map of the Fence Level, we're all currently standing on Crook Street, near the alley that leads to the Hands' warehouse. It appears neither that alley nor Crook Street continue around the building. Looks like there might be a spot for another door at the end of Crook St, otherwise any back doors probably go through other buildings and come out in the alley off Rogues Alley, which we can't get to unless we traverse the Fence or go through the building.]
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:11/17 CMD:14] Wednesday August 17th, 2016 3:53:23 PM
When Micah calls out before the charge, Dorbin stops his run to the side and dismisses the grease from the ground by the doorway.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 14/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury d6=4 ; d20+3=22 ; Wednesday August 17th, 2016 6:56:46 PM
Continuing to heal his wounds, Zander is about to give a response to Shredds when Micah crosses the Rubicon. Hearing the determination in his voice he knows the only course of action now is to overwhelm them before they can react. Charging blindly forward through the smoke, Zander yells out, his voice much louder and more booming from being enlarged, "Touch the girl and you die." As he gets inside he has one priority, get to Briselda and cover her. He completely disregards any dangers in getting to her.
********** Lay on Hands (4 healed) Intimidate 22 (26 against vs medium sized creatures) (Rolled in case it helps )
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 8 of 14] Wednesday August 17th, 2016 8:55:39 PM
He jerks his head to the side at Dorbin's authoritative tone, "Woah, where did that come from?" After a moment of shock, he whips into motion.
Bobwise stops crouching and rushes through after Micah and Zander. If he gets within sight of Shredds he casts "Cause Fear," hoping he drops the girl. [Will DC15]
Crook Street Fight Round 6 (DM Cayzle) d8=4 ; d6=6 [hol healing]; Wednesday August 17th, 2016 10:37:23 PM
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
Bartomus was knocked down by the flames, then brought back by Sister Catherine. He recovers somewhat and stands up.
Stohp makes fast inquiries about back entries to this building, which seems to be an apartment house with many residents. Almost all of whom are holed up in their rooms with the doors barred right about now. Nobody knows any back exit.
K dashes south to discover that this end of Crook Street is a dead end (see map).
Micah is surprised that Shredds could open that door so quickly after being knocked out! It seems probable that he had help ... someone to open the door, another person to administer healing ... maybe? Be that as it may, the cleric shouts for removal of the Grease. He knows it will make it hard to follow Shredds. He holds his action ...
Dorbin dismisses the Grease and then follows K. He also shouts out suggestions. A Hand of Love (h2) agrees with Dorbin and heads back toward Crook Square.
Now that the Grease is gone, Micah springs forward! He moves through the smoke and into the building. He finds his way blocked by two people standing there: Brizzie, with her mouth gagged, and a ninja, s3, who had been the one to pull Briselda into the building as the fight started. Micah has a readied action to protect Brizzie.
Martisan realizes that there is no easy way around the building, only through? She follows Micah into the smoke and onto the doorstep of the building, next to Micah. She too sees Brizzie and the ninja standing there.
Zander rushes into the smoke too. It is really hard for him to see anything through the smpke, however.
Bobwise moves forward too, but he can see even less than Zander.
Micah and Martisan ONLY! If you make a perception check vs DC10, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You see that although the Grease is gone, a puddle of blood remains. Shredds blood.}
Same two people, If you make a perception check vs DC15, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You see an empty potion bottle discarded to the side.}
HANDS OF LOVE
Brother Michael moves over to Bart and cures Bartomus for 5. "Thank you all for helping to save our Brizzie! You are truly friends of the Hands of Love."
Sister Catherine gives him a look. Then she channels energy, healing everybody for 6!
The two hands of love guards carrying greatswords keep alert for enemies.
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
People start to go about their business.
SHREDD'S CRUE
The last nonja uses the withdraw action to retreat down the corridor to the far southern door. He passes through, and someone out of sight slams it shut and bars it.
Brizzie stands there looking at you with relief. She struggles to take the gag out of her mouth.
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HANDS OF LOVE STATUS hc hm h2 h3 h4 All hands of love are AC15
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ENEMY STATUS
Shredds the Turtlebook AC21 squeezing; damage taken: 36 hp less curing.
Ninja s1 - 17 dam and fleeing Ninja s2 - 9 dam and cowering Ninja s5 - 3 nonlethal and fleeing Ninja s6 - 14 dam and fleeing Ninja s3 - in building with Brizzie All Ninjas are AC16
Archer a1 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a2 - Unconscious and OUT. Archer a3 - stepped back out of sight Archer a4 - stepped back out of sight All Archers are AC18 (AC22 with cover)
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday August 17th, 2016 11:53:09 PM
Bartomus stood up, his head spinning, when he felt the hands of Brother Michael on him followed by a surge of energy that coursed through him. As it worked its way outward to his extermities, his body healed and then another burst of energy flowed from his feet upward and made the hairs on his neck and head stand on end. He let out a burst of laughter as his body healed further.
Let's get her moving out of this place at the very least, if Shredds is willing to make an attack in a crowd this is only going to get worse I would think." == 3 + 5 + 6 => 14
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Thursday August 18th, 2016 1:04:16 AM
Stohp, having not run offf until she knew where to run to, is still in the area. Walking forward closer to the smoke in which her companions disappeared she listens, but does not hear sounds of battle. "What's going on in there?!" she calls to her companions inside.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday August 18th, 2016 7:53:47 AM
As the others run into the cloud of smoke and the others start to go about their way, Dorbin steps up on the wagon and says to the crowd, "That is all. Nothing to see here now. Just the Silver Shields protecting the innocent. Move along now."
He looks over to the cloud of smoke, wondering what is happening behind the cloud and why he doesn't hear yelling or fighting.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Thursday August 18th, 2016 10:28:32 AM
K grunts in frustration as he hits the dead end. "This is what happens when you just start throwing walls up all over the bloody place." He heads back to where all the action is before he sees Brizzie, seemingly alive and well. He rushes over and helps get that gag out of her mouth. "You ok?" he asks.
The paladin wants to give chase, but people here are hurt. Brizzie needs to be protected. Shredds and his ninjas will have to wait. He's still not really sure what happened, but The Hand didn't attack the Shields, they attacked Shredds.
...which means his mother was right. Oye.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Thursday August 18th, 2016 10:56:42 AM
His burns looking much better as positive energy sweeps over the battlefield Zander stoops and squeezes his way into the far end of the room sheathing his sword as he does so, 'No room to swing it in here anyway.', he thinks. Glad that K is there to handle taking off the gag he calls out to the remaining Shields, "We've got Briselda, she's ok. Shredds and his goons went further into the building, they barred the door behind them." Looking much the worse for wear, his tunic, hair, face, basically everywhere badly scorched he gives Briselda a huge grin and a reassuring pat on the shoulder, "You're safe now." ******* Double move squeezing to AA-AB, 29-30 Sheathe sword as part of move
"No one else in the immediate area. It appears Shredds was wounded, took a potion, and fled, Micah explains loudly as he moves to the far door so as to not block the entryway [Square AB30]. As he moves across the room he stamps his feet, listening and looking for a trap door that may lead downward as well as trying to find a blood trail. [Perception 16]
Continuing in a loud voice, he calls out, "Do not forget that some of these buildings have exits to the sewer! Are there any drains nearby?"
===== Perception 20 for spoilers; Perception 16 to look for trap doors and blood trail. [Sorry for the extra rolls---connectivity problem
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] Thursday August 18th, 2016 5:38:10 PM
Bobwise is skeptical. "This seems too easy. Shredds goes through all of this to seemingly get Briselda and take her from the HOL and us then leaves her with one ninja who fought on his side? Be wary my friends. This is likely not as it seems. This is just...weird."
Bob clears the doorway for the moment returning to the wagon. "Dorbin, do we need to tie up those in the wagon?"
He stands ready to assist where needed.
"Thanks to those who dished out that amazing healing! It kept all of us alive!"
Crook Street Fight Rounds 7-13 (DM Cayzle) Thursday August 18th, 2016 10:56:45 PM
SILVER SHIELD ACTIONS
Bartomus is clearly just pleased to be alive!
Stohp tries to figure out what is going on. It becomes clear that losing half his minions and being knocked unconscious was enough punishment for Shredds, and he has left the scene. Brizzie is found and is unharmed.
Dorbin reassures onlookers and spreads the name of his group.
K is frustrated but glad Brizzie is okay. And these Hands of Love ... are ... not bad guys?
Zander moves forward and reassures Brizzie.
Micah explains the situation to everyone nearby. He warns about sewers.
Bobwise is skeptical and urges his pal to tie up the unconscious foes in the wagon.
Martisan takes a rest
HANDS OF LOVE
Brother Michael calls to Brizzie, "Come out, child! Come out of that smoke and out of captivity! Let us see you and offer a prayer of thanks.
The other Hands of Love come closer, sheathe swords, and get ready to pray.
Brizzie says, "Thank you!" after her gag is removed. She walks through the smoke and stands next to Bart. She joins in the prayer, which takes a half a minute to finish.
INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
People don't seem too keen on praying in Crook Street.
No Map This Post!
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] Friday August 19th, 2016 1:39:12 AM
Bobwise speaks to those of the party near him so that no one in the HOL or Brizzie can hear. "We still got the runaround with the HOL and I still do not trust them. Brizzie goes home to her father where we can witness her reaction to him and him to her. She does NOT go back with the HOL. She must remain in our custody until after that happens. I suggest getting her away from here in case anyone tries to stop us.
"Should we take one of those in the wagon for questioning and Brizzie and get out of here."
Bobwise climbs into the wagon and begins to quickly tie up those who are unconscious there removing weapons to stack on the street etc.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday August 19th, 2016 7:43:32 AM
Dorbin stares openly for a moment at Brizzie, this being the first time he had seen her. When Bobwise gets to work on the sleeping captives in the wagon, he joins in tying them up for the Silver Shields or other authorities to take care of.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday August 19th, 2016 10:15:49 AM "So you are the little lass that had everyone's attention these past few days," Bartomus extended his hand in greeting to Brizzie. "Are you ok, miss? I think we should probably think about moving on to see your Da' and out of the square. "
As he looked about for others, he looked over his torso. He would be needing a new shirt for certain, probably a bath and such too. He still had places that ached and such. Darn lucy to even be breathing, let alone just aching and cut a bit," he thought to himself. Those would need tending to as well. He continued to stand by Brizzie just in case.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Friday August 19th, 2016 10:19:02 AM 'So much to do and so little time to do it. Go after Shredds, secure the captives, talk to the Hand, get Briselda to her father. Have to make some priorities.'
Finding some humor looking down at Brother Micah scrambling around for a secret door from his hunched position pushing into the ceiling, Zander laughs and says to him, "Shredds is gone. We have wounded and captives to look after and Briselda to watch over. He will face justice for his crimes here just not now. Also do you think you bring me back to my normal size. While watching you from up is amusing the need is gone."
Listening to Bobwise his face turns more serious, "I really want to agree with you Bob, but didn't we just get done rescuing her from kidnappers? She has just had a rather traumatic experience, being nabbed right in the middle of an emotional revelation. We can strongly suggest, even saying that her father will likely hear of the coup in the Hands and might be worried for her. We have maybe gained some influence or favor from the Hands, let's work with that." Zanderallen almost shakes his head at himself.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Friday August 19th, 2016 12:03:31 PM
K takes a breath and releases the self-enforced calm he used during battle. Exhaustion replaces it; keeping his head cool during battle was another skill he learned from the priests of Flower, and not one that he picked up easily.
"The Hand risked their lives just as much as we did saving Brizzie. Whether or not I agree with their philosophy, they acted bravely and obviously care for her. I have hope they'll learn a lesson from all this." He pauses a moment, "...just like I have."
He looks Bobwise in the eye. "Brizzie gets to do whatever she wants. If she still wants to see her dad, we take her. If she feels safer with The Hand, we wish her a good night."
He looks to the rest of the Silver Shields. "I have spent my entire life learning the intricacies of love, so hear me when I tell you that the pressure you folks keep putting on that girl does nothing to further her connection with her father. Love must be given freely, without coercion." He turns to Zander and Micah. "You followers of Domi want to give advice on how we handle Shredds, then I'll listen. That's your deal. This is mine."
He takes a breath and closes his eyes. "You are all important to me. I respect and admire all of you, but I really need you folks to listen to me and have some patience."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 13/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=25 ; Friday August 19th, 2016 2:33:52 PM
Stohp does a quick search of the area, trying to figure out were Shredds could have gone (perception 25). Taking Micah's advice she makes a point to look for a sewer entrance someone could squeeze into; it wouldn't be the first time they've had to crawl through sewers after a bad guy.
After completing her search she rejoins the group to discuss what to do next. "I have to agree with K. Brizzie was just kidnapped and had her life threatened. I doubt she's feeling up to an emotional meeting with her father after all of that. Besides I'm pretty sure our earlier discussion convinced sister Catherine, so we won't have any difficulty in doing it tomorrow. If we can find were Shredds went, we should pursue him to ensure he's no longer a threat to others."
Approaching the Hands of Love, she waits for them to finish praying before speaking. "Brother, sister, Brizzie. I'm sorry about this, your party ruined and fellows injured. Were there any casualties?"
After offering condolences for any deaths, or expressing relief everyone survived, Stohp continues. "I worry that we were not the only targets. Shredds tried to hire us to "remove" brother Six. At the time he was vague enough we didn't realize his intent, but now I fear for brother Six's safety. Could you please send someone to check on him?
Also we need to do something about Shredd's followers. With luck we can find what direction he fled and give pursuit, but his followers should be taken to the guard for arrest. My companions are tying them up now, if you could deliver them to the guard that would allow the Shields to pursue Shredds. Even the guard on this level will have to take them in with all the eyewitnesses who saw them attempt murder in the streets."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Friday August 19th, 2016 8:14:45 PM
Micah apparently can not find a blood trail or a door leading downwards. Frustrated by their inability to bring the evil Shredds to justice and leaving him free to cause further harm, he sighs deeply. When he hears Michael call out to Briselda he realizes that, though she may not know it, she is not yet free from danger.
At Zanderallen's request, he dismisses the enlarge spell, returning him to a slightly less intimidating size.
Then, stowing his hammer and his shield, Micah silently joins the group in their prayers, standing, arms by his side, stoically and protectively next to Briselda.
After the prayers are finished and casualties are attended to, he beckons the other Shields to come close. "Briselda," he says somewhat formally, "I believe there are some who have fought on your behalf whom you have not yet met.. He then, in turn, introduces her to Bartomus, Bobwise, and Dorbin.
Though not his inclination, he accepts the advice of Stoph, K, and the others and does not bring up the issue of her father.
Instead he lifts his head and his voice to the members of the Hand. "Well met brothers and sisters. It was an honor to fight alongside each of you!" and with sincere warmth and deep fervor he greets each with a firm handshake.
After all this, at the first opportunity, Micah steps aside to obscure himself from the others. Hands trembling, he whispers a prayer, "Thank you, Domi, for not letting my charging in after Briselda be the wrong decision.' He will make a furtive look at Briselda, his eyes wet with relief. "Now it is her turn to make the right decision," he whispers as he returns to the others.
Crook Street Fight (DM Cayzle) Friday August 19th, 2016 10:39:58 PM
Sorry Friends, DM Post to come in the AM.
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] Friday August 19th, 2016 11:01:05 PM
Bobwise returns K's look gaze for gaze from the wagon. "I do not trust the Hands of Love, K. I live on this level too, yaknow. Earlier this very day, some in this group were thinking she was being mistreated, even brainwashed. Now because they fought to save her, all is well in the Wold? It is not that simple, my new friend. However, I am new and was not here for the start of this mess, so am willing to see how this plays out."
He turns checking the ties of those unconscious in the wagon and hops down. He looks around to see if anyone needs help.
Crook Street Fight Round 14 (DM Cayzle) Saturday August 20th, 2016 9:59:51 AM
Bobwise is suspicious of the motives of the Hands of Love. He wants to get Brizzie (and the prisoners) out of here.
Dorbin helps tie up prisoners.
Bartomus greets Briselda and invites her to come with the Shields to see her father.
Zanderallen asks to be brought back to his usual size and counsels a gentle touch in this situation.
K agrees and asks for patience.
Stohp looks around, and with keen minotaur eyes, sees some brief activity on the rooftop of the taller building behind this one. It seems possible to her that Shredds and Crue escaped over the rooftops. She also learns that there were no deaths among the Hands of Love. Shredds seems to have been mostly focused on the Silver Shield.
Micah's failure to find a sewer entrance may reinforce the theory that Shredds escaped over the rooftops. He turns to Brizzie and introduces her to the newest members of the Shields. He is polite to Brother Michael and Sister Catherine.
Bobwise is still not on board the Love train!
Briselda is still shaking after being abducted, but she squares her shoulders and declares, "After all this, I am worried about my father. I just have to go see him, and the Silver Shields have been kind enough to offer their escort. Catherine, Michael, please send my love to Father Six, and I'll be back in a week or two."
Catherine looks resigned at this. She knew it was coming. And she knew it would not be well received.
Michael's face twists in anger and dismay. "Sister Brizzie!" he declares, "How can you say this! You know we stay together! You cannot go off on your only!"
The priest of Caeroldra looks at the Silver Shields, especially Bobwise and Dorbin. "These wizards have enchanted you, Sister! We cannot let them take you from the love of the Lady!"
"Torkie! Marnhelt! Please escort Sister Brizzie back home until this enchantment wears off!"
The two burly fellows (h3 and h4) carrying greatswords move over to Brizzie and offer their arms for her to take.
She stamps her foot in frustration and says, "NO!" They both try to grapple her, provoking AoOs as they do so. Only Bart and Micah are in position to take advantage of BOTH those AoOs, but if you do not have the right feat, you can only take one AoO per round. Stohp and K can take advantage of the AoO provoked by h4. Please specify whether you use lethal force, IF you make an attack!
K, Stohp, Bart, and Micah, please take only AoO actions now, if you choose to do so. Sorry, Bobwise, Dorbin, Martisan, and Zander, you can make non-combat posts since you cannot take advantage of these AoOs.
After resolving AoOs, if any, I'll resolve the effects of the grapple checks with Monday's post. Then we move to Round 15 with Tuesday's post.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20=7 ; Saturday August 20th, 2016 12:55:18 PM
Seeing the attempt to grab Briselda, Micah sighs deeply. "I hoped I was wrong about the Hands," he says resignedly.
Hoping not to escalate the fight to bloodshed, but feeling it necessary to protect her from their over-zealousness, Micah attempts to punch the nearest assailant.
In mid-punch another course occurs to him, causing it to land harmlessly on the guard's armor.
With sudden inspiration he shouts, "If you fear enchantment, have her wait right here sufficiently long for any such spell to wear off! Failure to accept this compromise and forcefully abduct her against HER will reveals a total disregard for her wishes and perhaps a more nefarious intent!"
===== Unarmed strike 7+4=11 for a miss Bless 6 rounds remaining
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=7 ; Sunday August 21st, 2016 12:28:13 AM
Bartomus attempted to head butt one of the Hand's enforcers who was pulling on Briselda, but he missed and bellowed at the man in a rage."I have had enough of you people trying to tell this lady what she can and cannot do!"
==== Missed an attack, Setting up for Intimidate
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+11=12 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 12:14:57 AM
After retrieving her dropped shortsword, Martisan heaves a sigh as she leans against the wagon, glad to let the other Shields and the Hands of Love see to the aftermath of the battle. "We found Shredds once before in the Octopus Gardens." She says at the suggestion of chasing the minotaur and his ninjas. "I doubt we'll find the same 'warm' reception as the first time we were at the gambling den, but I'd be surprised if the Turtlebook abandoned his post just because he lost a fight on the Fence." She shrugs tiredly "And good riddance if he does."
Martisan lets out a disgusted scoff when Brother Michael claims Dorbin and Bobwise cast a spell on Briselda. "What nonsense! Brizzie agreed to see her father before any of this distasteful kidnapping began. And now you lot are acting no better than the thugs we just defended the poor girl from! Stop this at once or you'll come to the same end!"
(dice was a previous Perception check. 5 rounds remaining of Expeditious Retreat, something shy of an hour on Careful Teamwork)
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday August 22nd, 2016 8:56:26 AM
Dorbin stands up, wiping his hands from tying up the prisoners. His jaw drops open as he watches the confrontation continue despite the "bad guys" having been defeated.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=17 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 10:38:57 AM
Stohp facepalms and resists the urge to start giving everyone dope-slaps. "Enough! No one is enchanting anyone or pursuing some diabolical plot! We already had this discussion with Sister Catherine before Shredd's attacked. Lets just calm down before we start another pointless brawl in the streets." (Diplomacy 17)
K (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+4=6 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 1:47:13 PM
K, having just finished talking about lessens learned and not forcing Brizzie to do anything, is rather annoyed that the Hands immediately try to force Brizzie to stay. His weapons are sheathed so he just smacks the Hand trying to grapple Brizzie (6 to hit). It doesn't do any real damage, but shows K's displeasure.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury d20+9=15 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 1:49:57 PM
A smile breaking out on his face to hear Briselda say she wants to go back to her father and Sister Catherine's acceptance Zanderallen looks over the battlefield retrieving his sap from where he dropped it earlier. As he stoops to pick it up he hears Michael's voice and his smile vanishes. 'This doesn't sound good', he looks up to see the three of them trying to carry off Briselda once again and sighs. "Briselda is under no enchantment, she simply wishes to go see her father and then return. How is stopping her in her best interest? Unless you care not for what's best for her?" Zanderallen stands ready to back up his words with the sound reasoning of blunt force trauma if they insist on carrying out their abduction.
Diplomacy 15 Aid on Stoph +2
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=8 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 5:00:40 PM
Bartomus heard the others in his party and stood his ground. "I think you folk need to leave this little lass alone and step away from all of us, like my fiends are suggesting. He tried to make himself sound tougher than he was, but even he wasn't all that convinced of himself.
== Intimidate=8 w/o buffs from others.
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] d20+2=22 ; Monday August 22nd, 2016 8:13:00 PM
Bobwise takes a 5' step back but remains on the wagon. He tenses ready to enter the fray again if needed. He watches everyone closely trying to determine which of the HOL is willing to fight and which are content to let Briselda make her own choices.
Sense Motive - 22 [natural 20 if that matters on a skill check]
He grins at Dorbin beside him. "Well you wanted to be an adventurer. Do you feel like one yet?"
Then as an afterthought, "I'm going to want at least two dinners tonight. Or dinner, some sleep, and another dinner."
The levity seems to help him remain calm, which he knows he must do. Must not lose his temper in combat. It makes for stupid mistakes.
Crook Street Fight End Of Round 14 (DM Cayzle) d20+1=17 [Brizzie is grappled]; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 7:04:26 AM
The two guards make grapple attempts.
With his AoO, Micah swings his fist at the Hands of Love trying to grab Briselda, but he misses.
Batomus similarly objects without connecting.
K too acts to attack the air when the warriors provoke their AoOs. No one has had any luck connecting with these AC15 opponents. (CMD16)
Time is too short for Diplomacy, and the only Hands of Love, Bobwise thinks, who would let Brizzie go is Catharine. The rest follow Michael unreservedly, and their expressions change to outrage at his words.
Two grapple checks: Brizzie is CMD13. The guards have CMB +5. There is a -4 mod for humanoids using just one hand (they hold their greatswords in the other.) Even at only a net +1, H3 grabs ... and gets a firm grip on Brizzie! She and he both gain the grappled condition.
"HEY!" she shouts. "Torkie! You big oaf! Lemmego!!"
The other guard, h4, lends a hand, looking like he will Aid Another to give a bonus to h3's grapple check next round.
===== ===== =====
It is now the start of Round 15. You heroes may act, and then the Hands of Love will take their turn. No one has moved; the most recent map is still accurate.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 7:13:13 AM
Dorbin steps up to the front edge of the wagon, trying to decide if he wants to try and disable these Hands, or if they are going to see reason.
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 7:59:16 AM
"If they were going to be reasonable, they would have by now seeing that they fought by our side and now have made their own play for Brizelda. Talking about a double case of bullying! Enough is enough!
Well, I have one last card in my hand, I might as well try.
Bobwise casts "CAUSE FEAR" at Torkie. "Time to see how you feel about being bullied!" [DC15 to save]
He whispers, "please run please run please run please run" with his fists clenched and his face all screwed up hoping with all his being that this works to save this girl who just simply does not deserve all this."
Turning to Catharine he says, "Pray for Brizzie now. Pray hard! Pray now!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+5=12 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 10:42:06 AM
Seeing that they aren't interested in reason Stohp growls in frustration. "Is it a prerequisite for Hands to have a stupidity spell cast on themselves before joining?" She tries to seize brother Micheal (grapple 12); if she can get a hold of the ringleader it should be easier to subdue the subordinates.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury d20+4=11 ; d6+2=4 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 2:25:36 PM
Having his sap in hand Zanderallen walks around Briselda to put h3 in his reach. "Look, I've been trying really hard to be nice, so Torkie is it? Please let go of Briselda.", his blow from his sap landing as he says please. ******* Attack 12 with bless - I think misses even with the -4 Dex from grappling just in case 4 non-lethal damage
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+7=11 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 3:05:02 PM
Martisan moves 30ft to Z-23, standing between most of the Hands and the alley to their warehouse, and uses her whip to try and disarm Michael (fails with CMB 11). "You boys need to learn to play nice. This is no way to show your feelings for a pretty girl."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 6:38:41 PM
Realizing he has hesitated once again, he quickly recovers, slaps himself and reaches out and tosses one more bit of sand in the direction of the Hands.
OOC: Sleep (cast with pearl of power), DC 15, he should be able to step in the wagon and still hit hm, h3, and h4.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+3=11 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 7:45:46 PM
Micah stares at Michael and says with steel in his lowly pitched voice, "Rather than peacefully wait here to test the truth of your accusations you choose to violently abduct this girl. It shall not be! With that, he grabs at Torkie's arm to aid Briselda in breaking free or hinder him in making a successful grab.
He then says aloud for Briselda and Martisan to hear, "Can you grease Briselda so that she can escape more easily?"
============= Aid another 11 succeeds to give Briselda +2 on grapple or escape artist check.
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K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+5=8 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 8:14:27 PM
K draws his sap and stares Michael right in the eyes. "You have shown yourself to be an enemy of familial love. Consider yourself extremely lucky that I'm not immediately resorting to lethal measures."
...and just like that, he's back in his emotionless combat stance, striking out at the ringleader of this 2nd kidnapping.
***
Attack w/ sap: Hit AC 8 - almost certainly a miss
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 8:43:45 PM
[OOC: Spending soon-to-be-earned Hero Point w/DM permission for an additional standard action.]
Now why didn't I think of that... Smiling at Micah's suggestion, Martisan fingers a bit of butter in her belt pouch and directs a spell at Briselda. "Sorry, Brizzie - we can go shopping for a nice outfit together once things settle down here!" She calls out to the beleaguered girl as her clothing is covered in a slick bit of Grease. (+10 CMD to resist grapple attempts & +10 CMB to escape from grapples. All 1st level spells cast for the day).
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+3=20 ; Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 9:10:47 PM
Bartomus looked at folks about him and realized that he now had people in his way. He stood his ground and began moving his fingers and mouth reciting the spell for Stone Hands. His usual smile started to turn into a wicked smirk as his hands began to take on a blackish green hue. He stretched his fingers and his smirk grew as his hands took on the clear color of the basalt of the deserts of his youth.
"I think it's time to touch these hearts of stone in a real personal manner."
============= [ooc] Stone Fist - While this spell is in effect, your unarmed strikes do not provoke attacks of opportunity and deal 1d6 points of lethal bludgeoning damage (1d4 if you are Small). In addition, your unarmed strikes ignore the hardness of any object with a hardness less than 8. Duration = 1 min/level
DM? - so Taur's are larger - would the stone first then go with a 1d8 on the attack? Cayzle Comments: YES![/ooc]
Crook Street Fight Round 15 and OVER (DM Cayzle) d20+1=11 [save vs fear]; d20+1=8 [save vs sleep]; d20+4=12 [save vs sleep]; Wednesday August 24th, 2016 1:07:34 AM
Bobwise tries to scare off one of the guards, h3. He casts Cause Fear, and the fellow fails with an 11!
Stohp tries to grapple Brother Michael, who is CMD10, and succeeds!
Zander swings his sap and just misses.
Martisan flicks her whip to no avail.
Dorbin casts Sleep, and it affects both guard h4 and Sister Catharine.
Micah gives Brizzie help in breaking free -- though it will not be needed, as it turns out!
Batomus prepares to use his lethal magical stone fists! They are scary!
K misses.
Well, h3 runs away due to fear. h4 and Catharine are sleeping. Michael is grappled. And h2 sees what is going on and runs off toward the Hands HQ.
Brother Michael does not resist the grapple or try to break free.
"Brizzie," he calls out, in a calm and loving tone of voice, "yes, go see your father with our blessing! And we hope to see you soon! Let us know if you or your father need any help! I'm sure these good people will see you there safely!"
No need for a map, we are out of combat, and everybody please take a 250 xp bonus for resolving this with minimal damage and incredible speed! Nice!
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday August 24th, 2016 7:55:53 AM
Dorbin smiles as he watches both Bobwise and his spell work against the enemy. He elbows Bobwise and says, "Oh yeah. That Was Awesome." He smiles from ear to ear.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Wednesday August 24th, 2016 9:58:29 AM
K stows his sap, glad that nonsense ended quickly. He places a firm hand on Michael's shoulder, but keeps his eyes on Brizzie. "You know, love and passion aren't some binary choice you have to make. You can have both." He turns to face him. "...and obviously love is something important to young Brizzie over there." He removes his hand. "If you want advice without judgement, ask for Mother Melody at the Temple of Flower. Tell her K sent you. You have my word she won't try to steer you away from Caeroldra's teachings. She'll respect your desires."
K's ready to escort Brizzie to her father, but there's still the matter of Sister Catherine. She helped heal the Shields, maybe even saved Zander's life. It would be rude to just put her to sleep and walk away. He kneels down and slaps her cheek as gently as possible to wake her. "Rise and shine, Sister. Looks like you got caught in the crossfire."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday August 24th, 2016 10:29:48 AM
Bartomus breathed a sigh of relief and watched the conversation between K and Brizzie. As they talk he would occassionally look at his hands as they changed from their olive skin tones to moving basalt stone and then slowly began to change back the flesh and skin.
When he saw K kneel down to talk to Sister Catherine next to him, he asked. "Are you sure having her awake is the best way to resolve this? I say we move Brizzie on to see her father and let sleep priestesses lie."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=14 ; Wednesday August 24th, 2016 12:10:32 PM
Stohp has Michael in a choke hold. She had been planing to knock him out with it and prevent him from staying/casting anything, but with the fight over she just holds him. "I'm not letting you go until Brizzie is safely out of here. K may not judge, but I think you're an idiot and a hypocrite. You preach passion then treat your members like prisoners, refusing to let them find passion in anything but what you approve of. You attacked us, and her, for the sin of wanting to visit her dad. A dad whom, I might add, has turned his life around from drunken sob to respectable alchemist because of how deep his love and passion for his family runs!"
Noticing she's tightened her grip some, she loosens her hold again before she chokes the poor priest. Maybe she was being a little harsh, taking out her anger on him. She decides to end the lecture on a positive note. "I believe the Hands could do good things for the town, but only if you stop and think before you act. Passion, like anything else, can be good or bad. By all means pursue them, just be aware of how they can harm other and interfere with their passions." (Dip 14?)
Crook Street Fight Round 15 and OVER (DM Cayzle) Wednesday August 24th, 2016 1:21:30 PM
DM EXTRA: By the time Martisan is about Grease Brizzie's clothes, both guards are letting go and Brother Michael is pinned. So no need to spend the hero point! Save it.
Everybody note however, that in the Wold you get hero points two ways: Auto on leveling, and Granted by the DM for heroic deeds.
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 Wednesday August 24th, 2016 2:23:29 PM
[OOC: Yay! One L1 spell left for the day.]
Martisan winks at the wizards in the wagon as she coils her whip and straps it back to her belt. "Well done lads; I think you boys'll fit right in here."
She walks over to the others and pats Stohp's ankle, smiling and shaking her head. "She means well, as, I'm sure, do you." She says to the man restrained by the large taur. "Take their advice to heart; we certainly don't have all the answers, but we're learning, and maybe together the Silver Shield and Hands of Love can make the Wold a better place for us Fencers."
Marty takes Briselda's hand gently in her own and leads the girl slowly along the street. "Sister Catherine certainly deserves our thanks," She calls back to the group, "But Bartomus is right - we should keep it brief and see Brizzie to her father, before any more surprises jump out here on Crook Street. I'm sure the girl will find her way back to you, if that's where her passions lead."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Wednesday August 24th, 2016 2:29:16 PM 'If I were a different person.', Zander thinks to himself as jokes of K and Catherine enter his mind. But he keeps them to himself, glad that K is taking care of the collateral damage. Addressing Bart's concern, "Catherine has come to a point of understanding and practically saved my life with her healing. We're not going to leave her lying on the road."
Deliberately ignoring Michael's predicament, he thoroughly deserves it anyway, Zander turns his attention to Briselda. "I apologize for all the trouble you have had recently, some due to our actions I'm afraid. Do you need time to get anything or are you ready to see your father? I promise we will be a more gentle escort than past attempts."
As they prepare to move out he thanks Catherine, "Sister Catherine, we may not see eye to eye on everything, but I say you've a decent heart. I owe you for keeping me on my feet against Shredds, you have my respect."
Bobwise (Jerry) [AC17, hp: 14 of 14] Wednesday August 24th, 2016 8:08:31 PM
Bobwise pretends injury for a second when Dorbin elbows him, but grins.
"What do we do with the "Shredd guys" asleep and tied up in this here wagon friends?"
He decided now is a good time to hop out of the wagon before they wake and look to cause more problems.
To Martisan, he says, "Thanks! We want to fit in."
Out of the wagon, he heads over to see if Catherine is injured in any way.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Wednesday August 24th, 2016 9:13:33 PM
K looks up & sideways at Stohp as he chastises Michael. He chuckles to himself & gives her a thumbs up before turning back to Sister Catherine.
Returning - (DM Mstitt) Wednesday August 24th, 2016 10:17:19 PM Dorbin smiles as Bobwise’s spell works.
K stows his sap and explains to Michael that you can have both love and passion. Michael resists. He tries to speak but is at a lost for words. “I will not divert from the teaching of Caeroldra. I will not be distracted by your words.”
Michael watched as K woke Sister Catherine. She sat up slowly as Bart sighed. He watched his hands return to normal and wondered out loud about the wisdom of waking Catherine.
“You plan to corrupt us all,” Michael said sharply while struggling under Stohp’s oppressive grip. Catherine wipes the sleep from her eyes. “Michael, hold your tongue,” Catherine says then waits for Stohp to finish her lecture.
“Pardon, Michael. He is young. He speaks and acts passionately without thinking. These people have helped us. Brizzie is free to visit her father. If her passions take her elsewhere then we will miss her.”
Martisan congratulates the new members. She takes Brizzie’s hand but Brizzie hesitates. Catherine smiles at her, which relaxes Brizzie.
Zanderallen talks to Brizzie. She advises that she may need some overnight clothes because she hasn’t spoke to her father in a while.
Brizzie listens and then smiles. “Thank you,” she says, “I’d like to go home now.” Catherine adds that they will send her clothes to her father in the morning. Bobwise pretends to be hurt when Dorbin elbows him. He asks about what to do with the prisoners. Catherine adds that the Hands will take care of the prisoners and give them over to the authorities. “Our methods may be hard to handle sometimes and I apologize. We mean to only keep the peace but seems we need to work out some things.”
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Wednesday August 24th, 2016 10:32:47 PM
Micah responds to Catherine when she suggests the hands take the prisoners, "Thank you for the offer, but you seem to be a bit short handed now. I believe we can escort them to the authorities while escorting Brizzie safely to her father."
He then whispers to Martisan using the spell she cast, "I think we might have some questions for these guys about Shredds before we release them to someone else."
Aloud he says to Bobwise, "Let us get them up, keeping them tied, and take them to the nearest guard house. I will keep an eye on them with perhaps the assistance of someone else."
He rubs his clean shaven chin in thought then adds, "We should probably place a good guard on Briselda. For some reason, she seems to draw a lot of attention." He then approaches her and states, "That assumes, of course, that you do not object. You seem to also have a lot of people trying to make decisions for you and we do not want to be among them."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday August 24th, 2016 11:59:51 PM "I can tag along with the little miss as she heads to visit her father." Bartomus smiled at Brizzie and then at Micah. He looked about and when his eyes caught those of Michael he locked his with the youthful adept and kept a false smile. Eventually he turned his attention about to Brizzie and smiled. [b]"Plus, I would like to get a bit more of a walk today. Will we be stopping at the Warehouse on our way?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday August 25th, 2016 7:49:24 AM
Dorbin gently kicks the tied up combatants to wake them in the wagon. He helps them get out of the wagon while they are still tied up. He intends to escort them, staying behind them, to the authorities.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 d20+5=11 ; Thursday August 25th, 2016 9:47:53 AM
"Is there a corner of the warehouse we can let Brizzie and her father stay for the night? There's a minotaur out there with a damaged ego and a number of mercenaries at his disposal. That warrants more than a guard."
Sense motive: 11 - Does Catherine seem genuine?
If she does, he helps her to her feet. "I was wrong about you, Sister Catherine. Maybe there's room down here for both our faiths afterall." He looks for some more words, but they don't come. He blushes a bit, clears his throat, gives her a quick, "thanks again for helping us," and walks away to attend to Brizzie and the guards.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Thursday August 25th, 2016 10:45:58 AM
Stohp releases Michael and joins the others in preparing to leave. She's feeling pretty tired now herself and just wants to finish with this nonsense and go to bed.
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 Thursday August 25th, 2016 2:05:25 PM
Martisan chuckles at K's suggestion that Brizzie and her father stay at the Silver Shield's base-in-progress. They're more alike than he even realizes... She thinks, giving Sister Catherine a wink as the two groups part ways. "We can look after her for a few days, make sure there's no trouble, and I do feel it's our responsibility to take care of these ruffians. I'll accompany you to turn them in, Micah." Martisan indicates the detained members of Shredd's crew.
"But holing up Reibel and his daughter in our warehouse is far from necessary. We'll follow up with Shredds in the next few days, see where things stand and what work might need to be done, but rest assured if he tries anything so brash against an established merchant and his family, even on the Fence, we will bring the full force of the Float down on him, wherever he hides. I doubt the head bookie of the infamous Octopus Gardens is that foolish, despite the boldness of his actions here today."
If possible, Martisan wants to bring one (or all) of the tied-up fellas to their warehouse for (congenial) questioning.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Thursday August 25th, 2016 2:26:13 PM
Zander surveys the scene and realizes that if someone doesn't start pushing they might stand around till sunrise figuring out how exactly to do everything. So he decides to get the caravan rolling. "Sister Catherine, thank you for your assistance and kindness. Watch out for Shredds, he has revealed his hand and I doubt we've seen the last of him. He is dangerous."
"Now Shields I believe we have a young lady to escort to her father and some prisoners to deliver to the authorities. We can figure out further details while we move.", deciding to take an extra step in chivalry after the day she's had he offers his arm, "I believe your father is waiting to see you. And after the evening we've had I'm sure we'd all like some rest." Whether she takes the offered arm or no, Zander stays close to Briselda determined to not allow a third snatch and grab in one day. He'll start heading down the street towards the alchemist's house, hoping to start the train.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Thursday August 25th, 2016 4:00:14 PM "I suggest we not separate. Rather I propose we all go to the guardhouse together, with a couple of us charged with watching the prisoners and the rest keeping an eye on any further mischief that might be directed toward Brizzie. After disposing of the prisoners, all of us accompany her to see her father," interjects Micah before the group run off in different directions.
He then turns to Briselda, [b]"Again this is with your agreement. Given the recent events and for the reason K suggests, I would prefer you would consent to have all of us available for your protection."
He will then to continue gathering up the prisoners for ready departure.
Bobwise (Jerry) Thursday August 25th, 2016 7:45:34 PM
"I agree Micah. In fact, I was just about to say something similar."
Bobwise begins to rope the captives together so that they have to move in a row.
"More rope please and if someone would check our knots, I'm not an expert at this."
After getting them all together, he pulls out his wand and takes position at the rear of the "train" and waits for one of the veterans of the group to get things moving.
Unable to resist, he breaks into a singing chant.
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD "SHREDDS THOUGHT HE WAS VERY BOLD!"
He grins waiting to see if anyone else will take up the chant and deliver the punch line.
Prisoner Within - (DM Mstitt) Thursday August 25th, 2016 9:54:15 PM [OOC: Cayzle here. Let me remind you excellent players about the Woldian House Rules on Prisoners, a part of our Rules on Alignment. In short, defeated foes are either redeemable or evil and not redeemable. A short conversation with a defeated foe and a modest sense motive check is sufficient to tell them apart. For redeemable prisoners, the usual course for heroes is mercy. For those who cannot be redeemed, the usual course is execution, which does not impose any alignment penalty.
For the Float in particular, you can escort prisoners to the City Guard. The word of a registered hero group is generally taken as truth, and the recommendation as to resolution is also strongly considered. In general, murderers or those who fight in the street are punished with exile to the Crying Woods, a fate that for most is a death sentence.]
“No… no,” Catherine says passionately as Micah suggests escorting the prisoners, “We have this. You take care of Brizzie and ensure she makes it too her father. Having gone through all this and still wanting to see him has demonstrated enough.” As if, her words just called reinforcements, a large crew of Hands guards appeared at the corner of the building and began walking toward you. In the center is the High Priest named Six.
Micah then suggests getting them up and taking them to a near guard house. Catherine is noticeably uncomfortable with the suggestion but stays quiet for now.
Bart offers to watch Brizzie and she returns a wide smile. He asks if the group will be returning to the warehouse.
Dorbin wakes the prisoners, with a gentle kick, and helps them from the wagon.
K asks about staying at the warehouse. “Are you going to retrieve her father and come back here?” Catherine asks. “I’m sure we can find room but it sounds a bit out of your way to do that.”
Martisan chuckles a bit. Catherine then realizes her mistake and blushes.
Stohp releases Michael and he steps away and stares at the group.
Zanderallen thanks Sister Catherine and urges the others to move toward the warehouse. Brizzie walks besides the others unassisted.
Micah joins the others with the suggestion to take the prisoners.
The High Priest steps forward. “Ah, thank you so much for helping us remove this cancer from our ranks. Feel free to take the weapons and armor from these men but I have to insist you leave them to us. We will deliver them to the guard, you have my word. You need not burden yourself. I hope you understand. You are free to ask questions of the prisoners that you like.”
Conversation with the prisoners reveals that the archers are not evil and can be redeemed. Already, they seem embarassed at being captured. Of the ninja-types, one is remorseful and can turn his life around. The others are firm in their scorn of you and all that you represent.
3 - MWK Terbutje - 150 gp piece 2 - Comp Longbows - 100 gp piece Armor: 4 - Chain shirt - 100 gp, 4- Breastplate - 200 gp Potion of Featherfall, potion of disguise self, holy water
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday August 25th, 2016 11:57:22 PM
Bartomus watched the response with those captured. He shook his head as it seemed that most were cosigning their fate the executioner's blade. He also was a bit amazed at the sudden show of force by the Hands. His time in the Fence were such that he really hadn't interacted with the various religous factions. Rather, he carved, enjoyed the market, the time with different folks from all over, and pretty much kept to himself. But, what he had seen so far raised a level of interest, and some concern, with the Hand.
"Oh Father, I haven't met, but I bet it would be really helpful for a few of my colleagues to accompany you, yours, and these unfortunate souls to the City Guard. That way the Guard doesn't have to search us out for statements, testimony, and all of that difficult stuff."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday August 26th, 2016 7:48:47 AM
Dorbin is prepared to let the Hands take the prisoners and is puzzled by Bart's reluctance to let them go. It appears he does not trust the Hands at all. Dorbin wonders if he thinks they are all evil.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Friday August 26th, 2016 10:51:25 AM
"Oh for the love of Pete..." K's getting tired of this.
"They infiltrated The Hands of Love. They caused harm to the residents of The Fence in the name of The Hands of Love. The Hands of Love are really, really justified in wanting to handle the prisoners themselves. We're so worried that things may not go perfectly that we're standing around accomplishing nothing. Show our neighbors down in this pit a little respect. They were victimized far more than we were.
"Brizzie is ready to go see her father. Father Six has shown zero signs he can't be trusted. Can we please just reunite this girl with her father?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday August 26th, 2016 3:30:58 PM
Stohp massages her forehead. She's starting to get a headache; it doesn't help that she'd been stabbed and healed repeatedly. She'll have to buy a new outfit, this one is ruined from all the blood. All her blood, since she doesn't stab people as a general rule. "Guys it's night time, everyone's tired, and we've been standing here for longer then it took to fight Shredd's crew. Can we please just go."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Friday August 26th, 2016 3:46:35 PM "I have to agree with K on this one. Put yourself in their shoes, if I was running an organization and an outside power infiltrated and corrupted a bunch of my men I'd want to handle it myself, plus they've got more man power. Now if we don't hurry Briselda is going to leave without us.", flashing a smile at Briselda and Bobwise, and hoping he's not being too commanding, he yells out, "Shields, SOUND OFF!" He then falls into step next to Briselda obviously trying to get everyone to follow them away.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday August 26th, 2016 6:15:43 PM
Bartomus shrugged and while he disagreed with letting the Hand handle the prisoners, something just not seeming right about that, he followed Brizzie and Zanderallen as they walked away from the Hands. He also kept an eye out for a place that sold anything cold to drink.
Bobwise (Jerry) Friday August 26th, 2016 7:34:22 PM
Bobwise glances at Bartomus as well. "I will go along with the group on this. However, the HOL have proven themselves to be irresponsible, if not evil, in that they tried to grab Briselda. Plus, Caeroldra is a God of Testing. I don't trust them.
"As for the prisoners, some seem more hard core evil than others. However, all were willing to fight for Shredds, even though they may have been duped as well. Shall we trust that the authorities will deal with them fairly? I don't think we have the authority here to take some to the guards and set some free with a hearty, "Never do this again."
"If we're leaving, let's get to leaving before we begin looking again like a tasty supper morsel to these guys. Ahh supper! It is calling my name!"
Prisoner Within Part Two - (DM Mstitt) Friday August 26th, 2016 11:47:12 PM
Bart seems a little wary of the Hands actions. The High Priest smiles, it seems genuine, and offers a firm handshake. “I am High Priest Arthur Six and I am of the highest authority for this family of Hands of Love. I’m hoping you understand that these men, as evil as they have been, are family. Some need guidance and have lost their North pointing minds. We must speak to each man individually then determine the consequences of the action.” Dorbin is a bit puzzled by Bart’s reaction. K is a bit tired of the argument. He suggests they allow the Hands to take custody of the prisoners. Stohp is tired and ready to leave. Zander agrees with K He mentions that Bobwise and Brizzie may leave without them. He yells a command to the group and heads out with Brizzie as the Hands begin to collect the prisoners. They are careful not to set off anyone in the Silver Shield. Bart is reluctant to leave but ultimately decides to go with the others. He keeps an eye out for anything to drink but can't see anything here. Local knowledge vs Dc 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a pub on the way called Hair of the Dog. Feel free to stop and down a few } Bobwise is also reluctant but agrees to leave with the group. Six and the other Hands wait anxiously for your decision. They have custody most of the prisoners. “I'm so sorry for your troubles,” Six says.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20=2 ; Saturday August 27th, 2016 1:48:10 PM
Bartomus shook the hand of the High Priest prior to his leaving with Brizzie and the others. He smiles and nods, but simply shrugs off the whole matter when the decision to move on is echoed by others. ==== [ooc]simple dice roll as knowledge local not a skill...and a 2 wouldn't have helped if it was, LOL [/ooc]
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Sunday August 28th, 2016 11:33:18 AM
K feels that all is settled. He shakes Father Six's hand. "Good luck with your men." He has a million questions. How do you teach someone to follow their passions while...not going too far? Flower's teachings had always highlighted the short-sightedness of Caeroldra's teachings, but Father Six struck him as almost wise. Maybe he could return some day to question the priest.
Right now, they had a young woman to return to her father. He offers Brizzie his arm as he heads towards her father's. There's no romantic intention, and the paladin does zero to woo the girl. At this point, his feelings are basically paternal.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+1=8 ; Sunday August 28th, 2016 10:39:56 PM
Micah's primary interest in escorting the prisoners was to have a chance to interrogate them. Having done so he is content with letting the Hands deal with them and says so.
He, too, shakes Father Six's hand then proceeds to check over the recovered armor and unusual weapons and arrange for their disposition dispostionand. Then, keeping a wary eye on Briselda, he prepares to depart.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday August 29th, 2016 8:59:33 AM
Dorbin stays in the background and tries to sneak a few peeks at Brizzie.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Monday August 29th, 2016 1:31:33 PM
Stohp has been ready to go for several minutes. Since everyone else seems ready to leave, she says her farewells to the Hands and possibly helps to carry the loot.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Monday August 29th, 2016 2:21:12 PM 'Finally off. One day we'll become a more cohesive unit. But for now just sit back and enjoy your companion's uniqueness.', Zander thinks to himself as they head out. Wondering how quickly the bond between all of them will grow as they continue their adventuring together. He hopes they can nullify Shredds quickly he would hate to be looking over his shoulder during mask day. It's always so much fun. As they walk he is quick to join in any conversation anyone starts with him but is otherwise silent, thinking on what might be next.
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 d20+10=20 ; Monday August 29th, 2016 2:35:33 PM
Martisan appears even more eager to leave when Father Six and his retinue arrive. She watches him and Sister Catherine closely when they hurry to take charge of the prisoners (Sense Motive 20).
They're growing too strong, too fast. The halfling thinks. Shredds did this much damage by corrupting just a few..."We appreciate someone with a good head on their shoulders leading this passionate lot." She says to the Hands' obvious leaders, giving Brother Michael a wink as she emphasizes 'passionate'.
"I don't know but I've been told!" Marty continues as they march out. "The Shields scared Shredds back in his hole!"
(Odd, I had something over 25 on that sense motive rolled over the weekend... first time I've lost a roll here... guess I'll take the 10)
Prisoner Within Part Two - (DM Mstitt) Monday August 29th, 2016 4:22:25 PM Bart and K shook the priest’s hands, holding back any reservations about the Hands. K has a million questions but just says good luck. Micah was only interested in escorting the prisoners so he could interrogate them. With all the information already passed out he also shakes Six’s hand. Dorbin sneaks a few peeks at Brizzie. Stohp is ready to go as is Zander and Martisan
The trip back to Riebel’s shop is uneventful, for once. You see a homely looking mage cleaning the front of a new potion shop. There is not a thing out of place. Above the front of the store is a sign that say’s “Riebel’s Potions” Brizzie see’s the man and get’s bashful. She hides behind the group.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+7=9 ; Monday August 29th, 2016 4:54:24 PM
When Micah sees Brizzie's reaction he holds up his hand to signal a stop to the others.
He then turns to her and says, "This reunion is yours to enjoy alone. We will wait here in sight and await your signal to leave or join you.
He pauses before looking intently into her eyes and stating in a quiet, firm voice, "You have shown so much courage in the face of many difficult things. Do not waver now. You have earned the right to boldly approach this man who loves you so much. "
===== I don't think a diplomacy check is need here. With a 9 I sure hope not.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Monday August 29th, 2016 8:44:21 PM "Now little miss, no need to go hiding behind us Taurs," Bartomus said and then waited for the young lady to finish her conversation with Micah. He simply smiled and nodded at the folks in the area.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Monday August 29th, 2016 8:51:06 PM
K nods at Micah's words. "We're always here if you need us. Right now, you don't."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday August 30th, 2016 8:29:15 AM
Dorbin looks around and tries not to make eye contact with anyone as he waits for the reunion.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Tuesday August 30th, 2016 1:23:40 PM
Stohp approaches the alchemist. "Hello again Riebel. We've brought someone you've wanted to see again." Looking back, she notes in amusement how Brizzie is hiding before moving out of the way herself.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Tuesday August 30th, 2016 1:42:51 PM "Go on, you have nothing to fret about. All your father cares about is that you're here. Go greet him, we'll be waiting for when you want us.", if that doesn't get her moving he gives her a gentle shove out from behind them all before moving to the side of the seat and taking a seat on a nearby doorstep or bench. A look of contentment on his face as the two are reunited.
Bobwise (Jerry) d20+2=8 ; Tuesday August 30th, 2016 6:34:01 PM
Bobwise stays silent. She has had enough advice. He watches back and forth along the street to be sure that the HOL or Shredds group isn't following, but notices little. [perception = 8]
He's not a faithful follower of any of the gods, but he does hope that they are watching over Brizzie so that the best thing for her and her father happens now.
He stays a few steps back...watching.
Martisan Odenthorp (Damarr) HP: 15/15 | AC: 18 | T:14 | FF:16 | CMD: 14 Tuesday August 30th, 2016 8:32:04 PM
As they escort Briselda, Martisan pulls out her journal and quill. Casting a quick Prestidigitation spell on the feathered pen, she begins to furiously scribble the day's events into her leather-bound notebook. The quill leaves an impermanent, light green ink on the pages. She looks up and smiles at Brizzie's shyness, before turning back to her notes. "Among other insights, even those ninjas could be thrown off without their weapons..." She mutters mostly to herself.
Reunion Tour- (DM Mstitt) Tuesday August 30th, 2016 9:05:21 PM Micah stops the group when he realizes Brizzie’s reaction. He speaks to her. She smiles as the others gently assure her. Stohp breaks the silence and says hello to Riebel. He looks back and smiles. Happy to see the group again. Brizzie steps forward. Her father turns and it is as if a torch lit up his worn, solemn face. With all grief washed away father and daughter embraced. “Oh Brizzie, I am so sorry,” Reibel began. “After your mother died I was so distraught. I didn’t know what to do or how to be a father. I hope you can forgive me.” Brizzie was noticeably moved. Father and daughter talked for some time. After the celebration Riebel looked at the group. He thanked them profusely and offered them several potions. Available: 3 vials of Cure Light Wounds - 50 gp a piece 2 Potions of Remove Fear - 5- gp 1 vials of Remove Disease - 750 gp 1 vial of Shield of Faith - 350- gp 1 Potion of Invisibility - 300 gp
“I am going to celebrate with my daughter. You are free to join us at the Giggling Ghost. Happy has been kind enough to allow me back into the tavern. Why don’t you all go home and relax or a bit. Get refreshed and meet me and Brizzie.”
(OOC: Take 750 xp for your excellent play within this module. Everyone should now be Lvl 3. Some will be over a bit. The potions above should put many of you on the right gp track. )
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday August 30th, 2016 11:29:04 PM
Bartomus smiles as he watches the interaction between father and daughter. He enjoyed the fact that a positive outcome had come out of what could have been a very bad one on the Float. When the potions were offered by Reibel, he left the decision as to what the party needed for later. It was a time to enjoy the feeling of success and he smiled with a level of confidence that comes rarely.
K (Carl) HP: 20 AC:25/22/21 CMD:10 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 9:55:52 AM
K was hungry, and dinner at The Ghost seemed like a good idea anyway. "Sounds like a plan. We could use some cleaning up after that battle, but I could go for some food. We'll see you there in a bit."
The paladin eyes that Shield of Faith potion. He needed mobility to use his bow properly, meaning he was a bit under-armored. The potion could prove useful.
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Anyone care if I take the shield o' faith potion?
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday August 31st, 2016 12:07:22 PM
Dorbin smiled at the reunion and nudged Bobwise, "Hey, we did good, didn't we?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 5:38:11 PM
After agreeing to meet back at the Ghost and thanking him for the potions Stohp leads the way back to the warehouse so they can drop off all the loot before dinner.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 6:27:30 PM
Micah's heart warms at Riebel and Brizzie's reunion.
When Riebel provides his gift, he nods acknowledgement and says, "This is truly generous. Be assured that we will use them to help others in this community. It was truly an honor to be able to help you and your daughter."
He gladly accepts the celebration invitation and promises to be there.
***************** I think K having the SoF potion is a good idea.
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 8:45:55 PM
Martisan takes a number of the potions with thanks, tucking a few into her belt and stuffing the rest into her pack. "We'd be glad to join you at the Giggling Ghost." She chimes in happily.
Back at the warehouse, Martisan spends a few minutes tending to her notes and plant buddy before rushing to clean up and head out to the market, nearly overburdened as she hauls much of her gear along. "Off to sell a few things and find a nice outfit!" She calls to the others, waving a small hand in welcome to anyone that wants to join.
When she returns, Marty is notably without armor, shield, & shortsword. She traded in her traveler's outfit for comfortable monk robes, plain in style, dyed dark grey with silver trim. The robes are accented, of course, with multiple hidden pockets, and her two remaining weapons, the shortbow slung across her back and the whip at her hip, seem almost all the more prominent on the now-loosely attired halfling. "Let's go see if those heroes at Happy's place are ready to take notice of the Silver Shields."
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Sold armor, buckler & shortsword at half price, added shurikens. Updated header. Should be all set for level 3. Adding 2 pots of CLW & Disguise Self potion to Marty's sheet shortly.
Bobwise (Jerry) Wednesday August 31st, 2016 8:50:53 PM
Bobwise smiles putting his arm around Dorbin. "Yes we did good, my old friend. But "we" means something new now, doesn't it? It is a bigger we! At least I hope so. It depends on whether they keep us."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Wednesday August 31st, 2016 10:44:29 PM "It would do my heart good to celebrate with you at the ghost. But a wash up first is in order. I think I may be missing an eyebrow, and I'm afraid this tunic is ruined.", he says with a rueful grin, looking down at his charred raiment.
With that he heads back to the warehouse and cleans up for dinner.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday August 31st, 2016 11:20:11 PM "I think I need a new shirt and probably should pick that up on the way to the warehouse," Bartomus said as the others started to make their plans and head off. The damage done in the fight was such that it pretty much destroyed the dark blue silk shirt he had been wearing.
He wandered about the Float and found a merchant able to sell items for Taur's without a huge mark up. Looking over the items that were shelved and hung. Eventually, he found a large deep green shirt that would work and a dark blue doublet that had been worn by a Taur while soldiering some time in the past. He haggled a bit with the merchant, but ended up feeling pretty satisfied with his purchase and left the merchant smiling as well.
He headed back to the warehouse and looked about to see who had already returned.
For the Benefit Of Mister Kite (DM Cayzle) Thursday September 1st, 2016 12:07:39 AM
The Silver Shields accept the potions reward graciously, and promise to see the father and daughter at the Giggling Ghost later. First, they return to their warehouse HQ to drop off loot and freshen up.
At HQ, a note has been left by Eldritch, the one-eyed seer's pal, saying that the cyclopian soothsayer has gone into hiding, terrified of Shredds the Turtlebook. Also, the Octopus's Garden seems to be on temporary hiatus. And to please be in touch if the Shields hear anything.
At the Giggling Ghost, word has gone out ahead of the party. Everybody seems to know that you gave that hoodlum Shredds what for, and that you stood up to the Hands of Love on behalf of a Fence girl.
Happy seats you at his best table with Riebel and Brizzie. He offers his congratulations, and tells you all not to be strangers. Come on over as much as you like!
Brizzie and her dad are full of talk about turning their home into a home and alchemical lab. Riebel admits that he bit off more than he could chew with his former location. That was too big. The two are planning to start small this time and grow organically.
The Giggling Ghost is jumping tonite. There are the usual locals, plus a number of adventurer types. The magical Tapestries on the wall shimmer and wave, even though there is no breeze. The talk is of a Tapestry adventure recently concluded that pit heroes against each other in a huge arena.
The minstrel lass from Brassy's shows up, and evidently she's been listening to gossip. In her songs, you hear that you fought 20 minotaurs and made the leader of the Hands of Love cry. But the song is less extravagant than usual, seeing as it focuses on the reunion of father and daughter, and that's true enough to life to be sweet rather than offensive.
One of Happy's regular servers, the ghostly one, Shimmer, comes to take your orders. The special is the chicken pot pie, and the drink choices are plentiful!
"If you pick anything hard," says Shimmer, "I'll have Starlight bring it over to you, unless you want it non-alcoholic!"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday September 1st, 2016 1:15:56 AM "The pot pie and a tankard of Glass Grass," Bartomus piped up quickly realizing that he hadn't really eaten much of anything. He smiled and waited to hear what others ordered.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday September 1st, 2016 7:47:48 AM
Dorbin cleans off his robes the best he can, though there are still some stains left as he prepares for the party. As he gets ready, he talks to Emily, his cat often. He tells her that she needs to behave and not to get into anything that she's not invited into. And she's not to get lost, either.
When they arrive, he manages to get a seat near Brizzie and orders a Tipsy Tinsel. He's never had one before, and thinks that it sounds like a fun drink to have.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:44:45 AM
K cleans himself up back at HQ. He stares at his reflection in the mirror for a bit.
He'd done it. He and the Shields reunited a girl with her father and fought off those who sought to prevent it. "So why is your mind so heavy?" he asks himself, mirroring a question Delphia had asked him constantly throughout his training. Shredds was still out there, but he doesn't think that was it. "You were more angry at your companions than Shredds and The Hand today," he states plainly, then nods. "You've only just formed as a group. Show some patience."
His self-reprimand done, he takes off his armor & puts on some more presentable clothing. Before leaving, he checks his hair (perfect, as always).
He is heartened by the bond shown by Brizzie and Riebel. There's a lesson about love in there, but he'd done enough preaching for one day. He wasn't a priest, afterall.
"Pot pie sounds great. I'll just take a cider to go with it." Fancy drinks were for fancy people. There were words to be had, but he saved them for Martisan or Micah. He'd served his purpose in this & was content to observe the fruits of his labor...
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