DM MikeK Saturday February 11th, 2017 12:33:31 PM
After some last-minute preparations and good-byes, the Silver Shields march up Lakeview Passage, and around Dagger Point to arrive at the Giggling Ghost. At this time of evening, the tavern is bustling with locals and out-of-towners stopping by the famous locale for a bite to eat, a game of darts, or maybe just people watching.
Happy is most definitely watching. For no sooner does the group enter, than the normally jovial innkeeper is at their side and hustling them to a side room. The adventurers enter, followed by Happy. Shutting the door behind everyone is Grokk Greatbelly, owner of the Fatted Calf and one of the group’s other patrons. Sitting a table is the third, Brassy McGurk, owner of the Brassy Toad. Also at the table is a gnome, plainly dressed, and a half-elf in leather armor.
Sugar recognizes the half-elf as one of the local card players whom he performed for a couple nights ago.
No one recognizes the gnome, a fact very quickly addressed by Happy. “Let’s get down to it,” he says without preamble. “This is Bernglibbet Boykins, owner and cobbler for Bern’s Boots on Crook Street. Bern, tell them what you told us.”
The gnome looks at you, and sighs. Apparently, he’s told his story a few times now, because it rolls off his tongue without emotion. Paraphrased, it goes like this -
On the night of Mask Day, there was a local celebration, as per tradition. The acolytes from the Hands of Love temple on Crook Square gave away bread and ale to anybody who wished. Well, pretty much everyone did wish, and helped themselves to the freebies. Bern remembers nothing else of that night, but woke midday the next day to find the acolytes still giving away bread, but not at the Temple. Crook Square was blocked, for some reason. The bread and ale were distributed on Crook Street in front of the Charnum’s Baked Goods. Again, Bern helped himself, and again remembers nothing more until the middle of last night, when he awoke to a commotion outside his shop. Looking out, he saw a large number of armed men with purple armbands hauling several of the merchant’s carts toward the intersection of Crook Street and Dagger Point. Suspicious, Bern managed to sneak into the street shadows and slip into the back of the one carts, only to find it empty. A minute later, the cart was overturned in the street. Bern luckily landed in shadows near a wall, and quickly crawled out to Dagger Point. From there, he saw several carts had been overturned, blocking access to Crook Street, and a lot of armed men were manning the makeshift barricade. Bern ran to the guard post in the Northwest Tower, but after the Sergeant of the Guard asked a couple questions, he said it sounded like nothing more than a continuation of the party, and told Bern to go home.
“And then I came here,” Bern finishes.
Happy picks up the tale. “So, this morning, I take Bern, and we march up to that checkpoint they got set up. And I say I need to pick up my weekly supplies at Charnum’s, and they say I can’t. That the place is quarantined for an Aisildurian Flu outbreak, and no one can go in. Nothing I said, and I said a lot, would get them to let us through.
The innkeeper looks the Shields over.
“I don’t like it. Something is going on there,” he worries, while the other tavern keepers nod in agreement. “We need you to find out what it is, and stop it.”
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:15/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+11=24 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=27 ; Saturday February 11th, 2017 1:50:02 PM
Hello gentlemen, this is the first time I am meeting most of you. Liam "Sugar" Deckard, at your service. A few questions, if I may, for Master Boykins—but anyone may answer as you see fit; [b]Why do you think that you were out, or unconscious for such a length of time? Why would the acolytes still be giving away bread a day past Mask Day? What can you tell us about Charnum's Baked Goods and its owner? What does anyone know about purple armbands and their association with men-at-arms?
Know Local — 24 (Charnum's Bakery, Bern's Boots, purple armbands, anything relevant) Diplomacy — 13 Sense Motive for Boykins — 27
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=24 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=25 ; Saturday February 11th, 2017 4:22:47 PM
Sid looks closely at Bernglibbet Boykins unobtrusively from the group, trying to see if he can notice anything about it that might be useful he also racks his mind for anything about The Bakery, The Cobbler, purple armbands, or the Hand's of Love.
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Perception: 24 Stealth: 25 Knowledge(local): 27
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+3=13 ; Saturday February 11th, 2017 8:26:52 PM
Bartomus listend and tried to get a sense of the location of the barricades. It sounded familiar, but with all of the book and map work of the last two days, he wasn't exactly certain of the location.
"So, is it information you all are wanting, or us to clear a path back to this Charnum's shop?" Bartomus asked. It was odd, something was nagging at the back of his mind, part of a dream about animals. Bartomus shook his head and tried clearing the feeling from his mind.
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+9=10 ; d20+13=32 ; Saturday February 11th, 2017 10:11:37 PM
Micah listens intently. Although this business owners seems known by their patrons, he pays close attention to him to discern any potential deception. The sudden lapses in consciousness imply foul play provided the gnome is not misrepresented the amount of ale imbibed.
He nods along with Liam's questions both in agreement at them being asked and interest in the answers.
He tries to recall what he knows about the Aisildurian Flu, but is inclined to think that it might not be a legitimate concern, but rather an excuse to cover for something else.
Aloud he comments, "Barricaded carts seem overdoing it for a quarantine. This definitely warrants a further look." He turns to the two paladins to suggest, "Given your immunity from disease and your vows to aid those in need, there is no need to apply the quarantine to the two of you. Your appearance might be a means of testing their resolve to keep others out. Then turning to Sugar he adds with a grin, "I tend to doubt the quarantine is legitimate, but how do you feel about potential exposure to the flu? Paladins at the gate might be an effective diversion..."
==== Sense Motive on Boykins 32 Heal 10
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 d20+10=19 ; Sunday February 12th, 2017 3:18:31 PM
The mention of purple armbands sends Stohps memory back to the fight with Shredds. At the time his followers wore armbands so they could know who was on their side and who wasn't. Throw in a possible connection with the Hands of Love and it sounds like trouble.
"There's no time to waste then. If we're to catch them in the act of whatever they're doing we need to head out now or they might be gone before we arrive."
She tries to remember everything she can about the area mentioned (knowledge: local 19)
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Sunday February 12th, 2017 4:35:48 PM
K's head hits the table. "Brother, not The Hand again." He picks his head up. "Ok, Zander and I are immune. If they don't let a couple paladins in to help, they're probably up to no good."
Internally, K's troubled. He has little faith in his ability to cut through more intrigue.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Monday February 13th, 2017 9:41:26 AM
Dorbin thinks and then responds, "So what is our plan if they don't let a couple paladins in? And should the rest of us try and sneak in at the same time?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Monday February 13th, 2017 9:45:26 AM "Was thinking the same thing Dorbin. If so, and they don't let in the heavy hitters, we may find ourselves really needing to rely on our wits." Bartomus added to Dorbin's idea.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Monday February 13th, 2017 10:02:14 AM
Dorbin paces a little with Emily and mumbles out loud, "If we sit back and let the Paladins in, either they let them in or they don't. If they do, we have two inside and the rest outside. If they don't, we'll all be outside."
"But if the rest of us try and sneak in, we either make it or we don't. If we make it, we're in, but then where are the paladins? We could all be in, all be out, or some on the inside and some on the outside."
He stops pacing and says, "I suggest we wait while the paladins attempt entry. If they are refused, we can all work together to try and find another way in. If they are allowed entrance, they can try and find a way to help the rest of us join them on the inside."
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:15/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Monday February 13th, 2017 1:22:58 PM
Sugar waits patiently for the patrons to answer but gives Micah a wink and nods toward Dorbin after dropping the eaves.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+10=19 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 2:03:08 PM
Listening intently to Boykin's story Zander tries to perceive any deception or evasiveness in his answers. He is inclined to believe him based on the rest of his tale. But gnomes do have a reputation...
"I agree that K and I should seek them out to help. If any others try to sneak in they should have an escape route planned. It might be best if most everyone comes with us to the barricade since we are a group. We'll only ask for myself and K to go in but explain that everyone be close in case they can help in some way. If they refuse entry to us then we can be certain they are up to no good and can discuss options then.", turning back to their patrons he asks, "To what extent are they being a problem? How large a disruption do you deem it? That information will be helpful in deciding what is necessary to deal with them." ------ Sense Motive 19
DM MikeK Monday February 13th, 2017 7:25:17 PM
Various questions are peppered at Bern and the patrons. Plans are discussed, memories reviewed, and motives gently probed.
No one detects any deception in Bernglibbet Boykins. Both he and his story appear to be just what he says.
Crook Street is, in fact, right around the corner from the Giggling Ghost. Out the front door, turn left, walk past the neighboring building and there you are. This may account for Happy’s acute interest in the matter.
Of Bern’s Boots, Sid remembers seeing a sign for the place, but that’s about it. Sid and Sugar recall Charnum’s Bakery, as it does supply the local taverns. It is located at the end of Crook Street, across an alley from the Hands of Love Temple. The owner, Charnum, is a matronly dwarf. But again, that’s about it. Both places stick in the memory, if at all, as typical shops on the Fence. Bern recalls seeing Charnum on Mask Day, but not afterwards. “Didn’t seem to be anything the matter then,” he adds.
Sugar asks some more questions of the gnome. ” Why do you think that you were out, or unconscious for such a length of time? Bern apparently hadn’t thought of that question before. The gnome’s gaze goes to the ceiling, as he tries to remember as best as he’s able. “I couldn’t prove it,” he says finally, “But I think I was slipped something. Some kind a drug, I bet.”
Why would the acolytes still be giving away bread a day past Mask Day? To this Bern can only shrug with some embarrassment. “Its free food. I didn’t ask, and they didn’t say.”
Nobody knows anything about the significance of the purple armbands.
Micah has never heard of the Aisildurian Flu, but he can’t be certain that it doesn’t exist.
The only other recent item of interest is that note K’s father sent.
In the meantime, an initial plan is developed. Everyone knows paladins are immune to disease, so they should be able to walk right through, right?
Zanderallen has some final questions for Happy and the group’s patrons. “How’s it a problem?!” Happy exclaims. “I don’t buy that quarantine for a Wardd’s Nickel! There’s hooligans there, taking over the street! A couple days ago Crook Square, and now the whole street. “ He waves his hands at a wall. “They’re right there! And my place is next! No, no, no, no, no. I, er, we, expect you to get rid of that barricade, and find out what’s happened to the good folk on Crook Street, and take care of whatever or whoever is behind all this.”
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+5=22 ; d20+11=28 ; Monday February 13th, 2017 7:53:09 PM
"I agree that we should go as a group. On the whole we're not a sneaky enough group to effectively split up, and that would leave the paladins cut off. I think the sneakiest we could be is to come bearing aid to 'help the paladins bring comfort to the sick and needy,' and that's about it. If there is something legit going on, they would definitely need help at this point. It'll be hard to push us away, and when they try we'll have just cause to investigate, or better cause since we're at the behest of the community." Sid nods to himself, thinking it over again. "Yeah all or none either way."
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Knowledge(Engineering): 22 Knowledge(Dungeoneering): 28 ((Both of these are to think of quick non-fire using ways to break up barricades.))
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Monday February 13th, 2017 9:06:19 PM "Well, then let's get this charity endeavor moving," Bartomus said as he got up, used his glave as a walking stick, and headed towards the door of the meeting room that they had been ushered into.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Monday February 13th, 2017 9:08:09 PM
"Wait a minute..." K takes out the letter his dad wrote. "Says here Father Six and some others from The Hand were taken by Undercrats on Mask Day. Father Six was a voice of reason in The Hand. If he's gone, it may have been taken over by more radical elements." He frowns. "This could be bad."
"Ok, let's go do our paladin doing good thing, but if it hits the fan, we go full 'get these dudes out of here' mode. We're trusted by these people, they paid for us, we need to serve them, even if it's not diplomatic."
"Plus, if I'm right, we need to send these kids a message."
K stands. He's ready to go.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 12:07:50 AM
Now that action is being taken, Sid stands as well, ready to follow them out. When they actually leave he will grasp Brassy's hand, shake it, and say, "Thank you."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Tuesday February 14th, 2017 9:11:43 AM
Dorbin quickly scampers after Bart towards the door as they prepare to leave. He whispers to Emily, "Now you stay out of trouble!"
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:16:49 AM
Micah stands with K as he prepares to leave. He then suggests, "As the rest of us provide a unified front our stealthier members might provide a useful reserve or even an alternative entry should we be obstructed. Do either of you arcane casters have message prepared? If so, we might wish to have Sugar and Sid able to communicate remotely to the rest of us."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:18:32 AM
Bartomus smiled at the way Dorbin spoke to Emily. He studied the cat, and realized that in his dreams during the evening between the two days of training, he had dreamed about a cat. A bit larger than Emily with long tufted ears. He smiled at the recollection and waited for the paladins to lead them onward.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:15/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 10:18:37 AM
Sugar thanks the patrons and Bern for their time. I'm certain we'll find some resolution to this most inconvenient and troubling matter.
Returning to the huddle of Shields; Friends, my vote is that our esteemed Pally's execute the recon. Let the remainder of us meander about as curious bystanders. When the lads return, from their humanitarian effort, if they're allowed in, then we can lay plans from their intel. Inversely, while K and Zander are having their fun, Sid and I could open up another entrance and move stealthily about the bakery.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 12:10:50 PM
Stohp has nothing else to say about their intended mission so keep silent. She does, however, have a point to make about some internal shield business, namely who will lead for this mission. She doesn't want to bring it up in the room with all of the business owners as, frankly, it's none of their business, so she waits until they're on the way before speaking.
"Hold up a sec guys. Before the last adventure we agreed on electing a temporary leader for each problem we've faced. I lead for the whole zombie apocalypse thing, so now it's time for someone else to lead. Is everyone good with Micah taking charge for this run? He had a lot of support when we discussed it last time."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury Tuesday February 14th, 2017 1:41:35 PM
Standing and leaving with the rest Zander promises the business owners they'll take care of it, "Well if Father Six has been taken then the Hands could be be slipping into radicalism again. And no one wants that. We'll try and talk sense into them and if they won't listen, we'll knock some sense into them or whatever seems best." He is glad that he and K are on the same page for their initial scouting.
Once outside he backs Stohp's plan, "Micah is you are fully recovered I fully support you leading. You often were able to find a good middle ground in our previous dealings with the Hands. If you are not up to it then I would nominate myself or K to lead in dealing with the Hands."
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 6:04:02 PM
"Hey, I'm all for Micah leading us. Someone just needs to decide on something and we do it."
DM MikeK Tuesday February 14th, 2017 6:41:46 PM
The Shields take their leave, and head outside.
However, once on the street in front of the Giggling Ghost, multiple - and somewhat different -plans are proposed.
Plan A seems to be everyone approach the barricade, and the paladins do the talking while the rest of the group provides obvious backup.
Plan B seems to be the paladins approach, while everyone else keeps in the general area, but attempt to appear as passer by, or at not with the paladins.
Plan C seems to be to split up, with the paladins approaching, some standing by, and others sneakily looking for other ways into Crook Street.
Also, there is the matter of mission leader, with Micah grabbing some late votes, but others (including Micah) haven't said anything yet.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday February 15th, 2017 1:04:33 AM "Micah, lead on, but do so quickly, at this rate we will have more plans than Shields," Bartomus added with a chuckle.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday February 15th, 2017 1:40:30 AM
Sid smirks, "We do seem to be good at making plans."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 10:06:28 AM
K looks around. "Yea, Micah's fine, but we need to get moving. Zander and I know what we're doing. The rest of you figure it out quickly. A not-quite-perfect plan is a lot better than no plan at all." He motions to Zander & starts heading out.
Eyes forward, he mutters to his fellow paladin, "sometimes you've just gotta get your butt in gear, you know?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Wednesday February 15th, 2017 11:16:01 AM
Dobin says, "Lead on Micah. I like plan B."
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+5=22 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+10=23 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 11:31:05 AM Micah, you're the leader. Sugar pats the beige-clad Cleric on the shoulder and begins the short walk to Crook Street. He stops short of the barricade to have a look at the back of the building; looking for entrances such as street-level windows, second story windows, doors and windows left wide open, scaffolding, or anything that might prove to be an advantage for an indirect route into the bakery or its building (if its part of a larger building sharing space). Perception—22
Sugar isn't trying to draw attention to himself, but should he need to make an effort to blend into the crowd. Disguise—19, Bluff—23
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 12:24:12 PM
Rising to the expectations of the collective Shields, but after silently praying the single word courage, Micah calmly and confidently takes on the responsibility of leading this group in this endeavor,
After considering the various suggestions and combining them as he judges best, he gives the following instructions. "The three of us," he says while gesturing to himself and the two paladins, "will approach the barricade directly. Dorbin, Stohp, and Bartomus, stay close in the crowd, but without revealing yourselves unless things heat up. Sid and Sugar, together approach alternately and stealthily, attempting to learn anything they may be trying to hide from us, but try not to get out of visual with us or at least line of effect. Sugar, let me or another Shield know with your message spell before you make any bold moves or go out of sight. Please cast it now so that it is active before we get there."
With this latter instruction, Micah fondly recalls a similar use of that spell by a former Shield, picturing the feisty Martisan in his mind.
To Stoph he asks with a smile, "And who can we look for in the crowd this time?" referring to the taur's hat of disguise.
With their course hopefully clarified, he steps with the others as they head toward the barricade, placing himself between the two paladins.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+10=12 ; d20+3=22 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 12:54:49 PM 'This is the quickest we've ever planned anything, Seems we might finally be coming together as a group.', Zander thinks to himself as he head towards the barricade with K and Micah. He makes sure his holy symbol is clearly visible. As they turn down the barricaded street he tries to get a read off any people or crowds they encounter. Thinking over how they might hail the barricade he turns to K and Micah, "So I assume Micah will be our spokesperson when we approach, and K and I can back you up as needed. If they don't let us in we come back with a battering ram."
Sense Motive 12 Perception 22
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=20 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+6=16 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 5:55:00 PM
"Come on hotshot," Sid says to Liam, "We've got recon." As he walks he checks his bow and his arrows and blends into the shadows somewhat, eyes wide open, he looks for an advantageous point to recon from even if he has to climb, motioning to Liam so that they are quietly on the same page and go to the same place.
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Perception: 22 Stealth: 20 Climb: 16
DM MikeK d20+8=19 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 7:42:56 PM
And a Map Sid is i, Sugar is g. Everyone else hopefully should be straightforward. -- Micah is volunteered to be mission leader, a plan is determined, and the group is off. Like any good plan, problems immediately arise.
Sid and Sugar, approaching first, immediately realize that the barricade is sitting on the intersection of Crook Street and Dagger Point, which is a couple hundred feet from the front of Charnum’s Bakery. Given the twists and turns of the street, it is impossible to see the bakery from this vantage point. Nevertheless, Sugar pulls up at a convenient corner, with Sid ambles on past to lean on a wall on the far side.
Bartomus, Stohp, and Dorbin huddle against a far wall, overlooking the barricade.
Micah, Zanderallen, and K confidently approach.
The barricade is pretty simple. Two carts have been turned onto their sides, and shoved against each side of the street, effectively blocking most of it. A 10’ gap remains in the center. In front of the carts are two men and a nasty looking half orc. Directly behind the carts are four more men, and two more men are behind them. The men wear studded leather armor, and carry longswords, and longbows. None are currently being wielded. The half orc wears a chain shirt. A falchion is at his side, and a longbow over his shoulder. All eight wear purple strips of cloth tied around their left biceps.
Behind these guards, the street is empty, save for a lone figure dressed in Hands livery, standing attentively at a bend in the road some 60-70 feet away.
Sid notices a sign for Bern’s Boots over a nearby door (AP-19).
Sugar notes that all of the buildings in the visible area are two stories tall, and all have windows on the second floor overlooking the streets. First floor windows are in short supply, as he can’t see any.
--
As Sid ambles past, and Bartomus, Stohp, Dorbin, and Sugar take their positions, the guards at the barricade scan the passers-by with bored expressions.
As Micah and the two metal encased paladins stride toward the barricade, the guards become a lot less bored. No one draws any weapons, but the half-orc paces forward, with two comrades flanking him, to meet Micah a few feet from the gate.
“Street’s closed,” he growls. “Move along.”
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+12=25 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 8:26:38 PM three, seven, nine, counts Micah to himself as they approach.
"And a good day to you, too, sir," he replies casually to give his holy colleagues time to scan the hearts of these men and others who might not be immediately visible. "I am Brother Micah. We heard there was a problem here and came as soon as we could. How may my friends and I be of assistance?"
===== diplomacy 25.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=8 ; d20+3=16 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 10:24:05 PM "Well, now why would there be a barricade there? It's not an alley, and it would obviousl alienate some of the businesses." Bartomus asked as he walked about Dorbin taking up a position on Strohp's right. "I don't think I have seen any of those folks manning the barricade before either. Do they look familiar to either of you?"
== Perception 8 Know. Float 16 move to where his top left is at AD5
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=18 ; d8=2 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 3:40:25 AM
Keeping his watch, Sid readies an arrow. He looks bored, like he is waiting for someone, possibly a date to go into the GG with, to hide his movements and waits to target the first being to attack one of his people.
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To Hit: 18 ((With Lhysandril, longbow. I can hit S and 1 - 8 if they attack. Again, this is only a response to an attack, and not a preventative measure)) Damage: 2
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:19:19 AM
Dorbin whispers, "That's a lot of guards." He looks closely at the purple arm bands and wonders if he knows where he might find something that looks like those. He says, "Maybe if we just get some arm bands they'll let us walk right in. Well, not the paladins that just walked up to them, anyway."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday February 16th, 2017 10:05:06 AM "Bullies," K thinks to himself. "These ones aren't armed with saps, either. May have an honest to goodness fight on our hands."
He says nothing & makes no hostile movements, but his facial expression belies a complete lack of patience for these shenanigans. "Micah," he thinks to himself, "if we're to fight these guys, I only ask that we not draw out the diplomacy too long."
Carl subbing for Stohp Thursday February 16th, 2017 11:39:18 AM
Stohp disguises herself as a young taur with features similar to Bart's. He points at the barricade and turns to Bart. "Dad, why's the bakery blocked off," she asks. She gives her best doe-eyed look.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+5=12 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:13:59 PM
Sugar lets the thought of casting Message filter through his chaotic mind before deciding against it. Perhaps if Sid and I sneak in during the cover of night, it'll be useful, hmm..., the bard thinks to himself.
From his vantage, Sugar looks for a ladder to scale the adjacent building. He glances over at Team Holy but can't really tell what's going on. Oh, look, there's a long-tailed shadowbird flying over-head! Perception—12
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury Thursday February 16th, 2017 2:16:55 PM
Tensing slightly in reaction to the guards' response he maintains his position flanking Micah. Catching the queues from Micah he focuses and extends his senses towards the guards, searching for darkness lurking in their hearts. His gaze turns to a stern glare as his view sweeps across the group.
--------------------- Detect Evil 1st Round - Presence of evil auras if strong enough to radiate
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday February 16th, 2017 4:45:18 PM "Well, honey, I don't know why the Baker is closed, but we could go into the shop over there and ask what's up? " He smiles and winks as he spins about to look at the barriacade and the adjacent shop. "Why don't we go check that shop out."
Bartomus pointed at the door to the shop and walked up to it to see if the shop was open. As he was doing so, he waived back to his doe eyed daughter and waived her to come along with him.
DM MikeK d20+8=17 ; d10=9 ; d20+8=10 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 6:09:24 PM
And the Map Sid is i, Sugar is g. Everyone else hopefully should be straightforward. -- Sugar looks about for a handy ladder, but doesn’t see one laying about.
Dorbin notes there are quite a few guards.
Bartomus makes a show of looking to see if the nearby storefront is open, and waves for the disguised Stohp to accompany him. Neither the half-orc nor the human guards pay him much mind, being preoccupied with Team Holy. The store, selling bolts of various cloth, is open.
The minotaur passes in front of Sid, who does his best to place arrow to bow without anyone noticing. Bart’s movements cover his actions, and none of the guards seem to mind him either. Sid readies an action, prepared to fire at…please declare a target… in case the guards attack.
Micah explains diplomatically that the trio is there to assist, while K looks grumpy, and Zanderallen attempt to discern evil hearts. Detect Evil takes 3 rounds, and must be directed at one individual. 2 rounds remain, and please specify who you are scanning
“Pleased ta meetcha, Brother Micah,” responds the half-orc with exaggerated friendliness. He grins. “You can assist me by turning around and going home.” The half orc’s biting humor elicits a low chuckle from the human guards.
The half orc’s grins fades. “The Man said ‘No one past the gate’, so no one is getting past the gate. Go away.”
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:11:57 PM
Seeing the store open, Bartomus turned his head and waived again at Strohp.
"They are open, we can look for fabric for that new apron you wanted." His tone was that a parent would quickly use without much thought to the embarassment such a public statement migh cause to their teen. "Come on, they're open."
He looked about and then said aloud to anyone listening, "Kids, they just want this and that, then act like you are killing them if you want them to hurry."
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+5=20 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:04:15 PM
Sugar peers around the corner in an attempt to see what's going on with the barricade guards and The Trinity. Perception—20
Since there is no building ladder on this particular structure, Sugar will double move to AB,11, ignoring his fellow Shields and the barricade. Upon reaching the other side of this building he will look for an easy, very easy way onto the roof.
OOC: Looking for a ladder attached to the building, some scaffolding, fire escape, a freight elevator, etc. Sugar has a terrible Climb skill and will not attempt to access the roof unless its easy.
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:16:02 PM "Hmmm," muses Micah aloud, "That's odd. The man told us to enter the gate and help out." Since the man Micah has in mind as he says this is Happy, he is fairly confident he knows the source of the apparent contradiction. Perhaps, however, this discrepancy will prompt the nameless half-orc to reveal something about who is giving the orders.
Additionally, he is hoping that this conversation will give the reconnaissance team a chance to learn something useful and his paladin allies more time to identify any evil auras.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Friday February 17th, 2017 9:26:57 AM
Dorbin watches everyone moving, but doesn't move himself. He tries to think of other ways past the guards and in the alley. He sends Emily out to see if she can find another way around the blockade.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 Friday February 17th, 2017 1:51:10 PM "I want that one dady, I want that one!" she points enthusiastically and tugs on Bart's arm.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday February 17th, 2017 3:33:43 PM "Alright, alright, let's go take a look at what they have." Bartomus said rather loudly, then dropped his voice to a mere whisper. "Two options, we go in and watch through any window, see if we can find out what is going on. Or, we window shop here and point out things."
Bartomus reached for the door to the shop.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday February 17th, 2017 5:36:29 PM
Sid slouches against the brick of the building, feeling the cool stone against the side of his face. He sighs a little bit keeping the Half-Orc('S' I think, but the Half-Orc) in his peripheral vision, just waiting for him to make a move. He turns slightly more and sees the slight tusks sticking out of the Half-Orc's mouth and the line the point to his intense eye. Sid cocks his head slightly, then shrugs, easing back, and keeps the Half-Orc in his side view. Waiting.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury Friday February 17th, 2017 8:02:00 PM
[OOC: Posting open to change based on rules ruling.]
Zanderallen continues concentrating on his search for evil within their hearts if he detected any auras. Either way he maintains his stance and position backing Micah, impressed with his ploy for information.
---------- Detect Evil 2nd round, number and str of auras
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Sunday February 19th, 2017 12:24:39 PM
K continues looking ahead, but inside dude's not happy. "Subterfuge? A priest of Domi and two paladins approach these bullies and we're trying to be sneaky? That's how we're playing this?" K checks himself, remembering that physical violence shouldn't be a first resort, and that it's wrong to hope it devolves to that...no matter how much fun it would be.
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Sunday February 19th, 2017 3:00:33 PM
Micah is outwardly calm, but must maintain a constant inner dialogue to project it. He presents an affable demeanor, but worries that he had not received a message from Sugar or an indication from Zander yet.
Sensing the tension in K, he continues to engage this cagey half-Orc in likely pointless conversation until he has a better feel for the tactical situation.
He consciously halts his hand when it, of its own volition, starts to migrate toward his hammer.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 d20+8=23 ; d20+11=25 ; Sunday February 19th, 2017 5:55:48 PM
Rather then answer Bartomus Stohp rushes into the store, excitedly looking about supposedly at the items for sale but really so she can find the best spot to view the alleyway (perception 23). Being able to see into the blocked off part would be nice, but otherwise she'll just start to excitedly look at items in the front window while keeping an eye on the rest of the party (bluff 25 to watch without seeming to watch).
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday February 19th, 2017 6:21:31 PM Hmmm, Sid thinks, Maybe I should aim for the throat. No no, that's no good. Mouth, that's it. If he's yelling then I'll go between the tusks. He seems the type to bellow before he swing... I wonder what we're having for dinner tonight. Is it my turn to cook? Hmmm, I'll probably have to pick something up on the way. I wonder how to say, "I'll shot you in the throat" in OHW.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=24 ; d20+4=8 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 1:38:01 AM
Bartomus jumped a bit back when Stohp rushed into the shop with a squeel of glee. "OH, this is going to cost me a lot of money. Kids!"
Bartomus rolled his eyes and reluctantly followed after Stohp. ==== Perception roll - 24 Perform - 8
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Monday February 20th, 2017 9:03:33 AM
Dorbin watched Emily go and wonders if she will find anything. Then he realizes that if she does, he really doesn't have a way to let the rest of the group know. He paces a little, talking to himself, paying attention to the confrontation at the same time.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Monday February 20th, 2017 11:09:21 AM Oh, look, more shadowbirds! Bad weather must be on the way.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 18 Party Treasury Monday February 20th, 2017 4:52:59 PM
Zanderallen, even while concentrating, still notices the tension rising on the street. He thinks about their previous dealings with Hands and wonders how K is handling the new developments. To go through the ups and downs while rescuing Briselda, to finally reaching some order with Father Six and starting a dialogue and now to the apparent change in their behavior with the conscription of Six. Oh well, we'll get them straightened out.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday February 20th, 2017 8:04:04 PM Ok, I'll stop and have mutton pie and a drink. I wonder if the tinsel strength of a normal bowstring will be enough for the new rig. Ffloyd's chisel this is taking a long time.
DM PaulJ d20=16 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 11:11:38 PM
After 3 rounds of staring intently at the guards, Zanderallen detects no evil. However, he and his friends DO detect that the guards on the other side of the barricade are getting irked, especially the half orc.
"I don't know what you lot are playing at, but its time that you go home. NOW. Or we will have to convince you to go home. And that is going to hurt."
Everybody is ready for combat and suspicious so do NOT assume that the PCs have the drop on the people behind the barricade. If it goes to combat I'll roll for initiative at that point
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 9:33:30 AM "This is getting stupid..." Stohp mutters as she looks out the window, then glances about as she realizes she said that aloud. For a moment she tries to think of a way to cover, but it'd take to long to pretend to purchase anything anyway.
Pulling out her WLA badge she shows it to the shopkeeper. "We're not actually shopping, sorry, just trying to cover our friends outside while being subtle about it."
Looking back at the window she grimaces. "We're probably going to have to run right back out, looks like things are going to get violent." *Sigh*
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Tuesday February 21st, 2017 9:41:40 AM
Dorbin once again counts the number of guards and says quietly, "I don't think this is a good idea. We should leave now."
He moves diagonally, trying to get the others to see his hint that he thinks they should go rather than face a full frontal assault in the middle of town.
DM PaulJ d20=15 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:16:05 AM Decisions, Decisions. Decisions are so hard
"See, your friend there knows that it is best to leave. Follow his example. NOW"
OOC: Its time to either initiate combat or withdraw. I'd prefer to do that by people posting here and not via email since you can't really coordinate your actions right now. However, your side DID win initiative so if you decide to attack just go ahead and attack.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 1:08:21 PM
K's trigger finger is getting itchy, but he waits for Micah to make a call...
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Tuesday February 21st, 2017 1:48:52 PM
Sugar looks for an easy, very easy way onto the roof.
OOC: Looking for a ladder attached to the building, some scaffolding, fire escape, a freight elevator, etc. Sugar has a terrible Climb skill and will not attempt to access the roof unless its easy.
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=6 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 2:50:46 PM
Micah sighs. "All we wanted was a little information," he says resignedly. He is not too happy with their current tactical position, but he hopes any initial melee might allow them to advance their front into the barricade opening to restrict purple bandits from using their numbers.
Then drawing his hammer and raising it up to the "to the sky" guard position, he says more sternly, "I tried to ask nicely. Now I am demanding. By whose authority have you illegally blockaded this street?
If the half orc, makes an aggressive action, Micah is prepared to strike him with his hammer.
============== Readied Action to attack: Natural 1, a miss
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=22 ; d8+7=9 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 3:01:43 PM
His blood boiling at this bullying half-orc's manner, Zanderallen quickly backs up Micah. Restraining himself from being the first to strike he moves up alongside Micah, his sword out of it's scabbard and held in an aggressive on-guard position. Rather than draw his shield he readies a swing if any of them draw their weapons. "You will stand down from this illegal barricading of the streets." -------------------------- Move to AJ9 combined with drawing longsword Readied Attack if any of the guards get within reach with their weapon drawn. 22 to Hit 9 Damage
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+5=15 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 4:48:07 PM "ok, is there a back exit to your shop that we can use of this starts to get really ugly." Bartomus turned to the shop owner and revealed their true need.
"Stohp, we need to see what they do our there first. But, yea, if you have another way out, we need to know that like now." Bartomus said with a strong emphasis on the demand he was making.
===== Assuming Bart is at AF15 within the shop w Stohp. Earlier perception check made when walking into shop.
Intimidate roll, 15
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 5:56:37 PM
Sid waits, trying to remain calm. He imagines swiftly and cleanly bring the bow up and drawing the bowstring to his its full breath, exhaling and in that brief pause, releasing and letting it fly toward the roaring maw of the Half-Orc
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((Still aiming at 'S.' and ready to let loose if combat erupts.))
To Hit S: 22 Damage: 2 Sneak Attack Damage(If Applicable): 10
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 7:50:22 AM
When he sees the weapons readied, Dorbin casually strolls up to IA6, trying to look at if he's not with the group, but just looking to see what is going on.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+9=25 ; d8+2=8 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 9:40:51 AM "Finally," says K to himself. He readies his bow & nocks an arrow, taking a 5' step back to get a better field of vision.
***
Move: 5' step to AH7 Standard: Readied action - fire at 1 if (s)he makes any sudden moves. Hit AC 25 for 8 damage.
Assault on the Barricade
DM PaulJ d20+1=8 ; d20-1=3 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=14 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 2:55:36 PM The Rubicon, she is crossed"
OOC: Sorry, I got the store you were in wrong. Moved you appropriately.
Sugar looks around for a way up to the roof and sees that it would be a moderately easy climb using the windowsills. But he decides that even a moderately easy climb would be beyond his abilities.
Getting tired of the group in their face, the guards at the barricade start to attack. But the observant PCs, ready for this, manage to get the drop on the guards and strike first.
Michah swings his warhammer at the half orc but his blow isn't even close to hitting his wily opponent
Zandererallen steps up and swings at the half orc, hitting him firmly
Bartomus calls for the storekeeper to show him another way out of the store, one leading to the alley.
Easily intimidated, the storekeeper points to a doorway but says that it has been barred from the other side. Bartomus heads over there with Stahp but neither is able to smash open the door this round (DC 10 Str check to open the door)
Sid's shot JUST manages to hit the 1/2 Orc doing a massive amount of damage as the arrow embeds itself in the half orcs groin. But the 1/2 orc is quite tough and manages to remain standing
Dorbincasually walks up the street, whistling nonchalantly. Nobody seems to notice him.
K shoots and hits one of the guards but fails to put him down
Half Orc: -20 Guard 1 -8
And now its their turn :-(
"You'll regret that you foul scum. Kill them!!" the leader says as he swings at Zanderallen, just barely missing the latter
Guards 1 and 2 advance and swing wildly, both missing
Guards 3-6 all fire their bows but none of their arrows hit their target
Guard 7 retreats down the street a little.
Guard 8 heads down the street and calls out "We're under attack. Quick, go get help"
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 3:48:14 PM Should have done this first, thinks Micah as he steps back, pulling his shield into position.
Calling upon Domi, shouting the mystical words to focus his power, he casts enlarge person on Zanderallen.
=== 5-step to AH8 [I think since I am adjacent to him this doesn't obstruct K's shots. It that's incorrect I move to AI8]] [i]Enlarge person[/] duration 4 minutes.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 d20-1=8 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 4:30:26 PM
Well the door is locked. "Of course." she comments, sighing. Forcing open doors isn't really her thing. Still she is 800 lbs... she sort of tries to lean her weight against it (8). Nope, no luck. She moves aside so Bart can try.
"If we can get this open in one go should we run around to the front?
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=17 ; 2d20+6=23 ; d8=6 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 6:17:15 PM
Sid draws and looses again, slings his bow on his back and hustles to AD17 and says to Bartomus and Stohp, "There's a back way in right? Because be could pincer them now.
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To Hit S: 17 Damage: 6 Sneak Attack(If applicable): 12
((The 23 is a misroll))
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=14 ; 2d6+8=17 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 6:51:58 PM
Inwardly Zander is a little sad as the half-orcs blade slashes across his brand new armor. That's it's purpose but it was just so nice. Outwardly his face is a mask of determination as he feels Micah's spell grow him in size. Looking down upon his foes he swings his shield down from his shoulder to help protect his now much larger self. Zander then swings at the half-orc, his aim a little thrown off from his increased size. --------------------- Move Action : Don Shield (AC unchanged 21+2(Shield)-1(size)-1(Dex loss)=21) 14 to hit on Half-orc 17 Damage
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=13 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 11:35:59 PM
Stohp stepped out of the way with a bit of a shrug. Bartomus looked at the door and then back at Stohp. "Ok, then, I guess it's my turn," he said as he took two steps back and then rushed into the door hitting it with his shoulder and upper arm.
==== Strength check = 13, so Bartomus would just continue out through the door way probably to AK21. While I think there could be an element of surprise, I am not sure that Bartomus would have the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 1:13:35 AM I like it when a flower or a little tuft of grass grows through a crack in the street. It's so heroic. Sugar takes a step up and casts Summon Monster 1, Eagle to attack.
5ft Step to AB,10 Eagle will attack #1 at AH,10 at the start of next round.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] 2d4+4=7 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 9:25:06 AM
Dorbin, still trying to remain innocuous, waves a crystal rod in the general direction of the fighting that has broken out.
OOC: Moved to IA6 last round. Casting Hypnotic Pattern centered in front of guards 4 and 5. Will save DC 17, affects 7 HD worth of bad guys.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+7=8 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 9:38:58 AM
K ducks the incoming missile fire, then moves into cover. Unfortunately, he hits the building wall hard enough to drop his arrow. It's kind of embarrassing; he hopes no one saw it.
***
Move: AL5 Standard: Attack #1 - nat 1
DM PaulJ d20=2 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+3=15 ; d8=6 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 3:07:30 PM But my armour used to be so nice and pretty
OOC: Note that Enlarge Person takes a round to cast so Zanderallen will not grow until NEXT round
Micah steps back and starts to enlarge Zanderallen
Stohp throws himself at the barricade but fails to break it down. He does weaken it substantially, though
OOC: Given that you are large I should probably have given you a bonus on pushing aside a moderately shoddy door. I'll do so in the future
Sid Shoots guard 1 who looks very much on the ropes but is still up. He drops his bow and heads for the shop, hoping that his friends have managed to find another path to the barrier
Zanderallen swings his sword at the half orc but misses him.
Bartomus charges the door and manages to crash through, emerging behind the enemy lines and startling the guards back there.
Sugar advances a little and tries to summon an eagle
Dorbin waves his hands and incants and some brilliant lights spring up behind the barricade. 3 of the guards stare at the lights in avid fascination
K sneaks into cover with style and panache, if you don't count hitting the wall and dropping his arrow that is.
Half Orc: -20 Guard 1 -14 Guard 3 : Looking at the pretty lights Guard 4 : Wow man, what pretty lights Guard 5 : Pretty, so pretty.
The Sergeant advances and swings at the paladin but, obviously upset by the lights behind him, misses wildly. He yells for his people to snap out of it and to snap the others out of it but his men do not react this round
Guard 1 advances and swings at Micah and guard 2 swings at Zanderallen, both ineffectively
Guard 6 is no longer fooled by Durbins attempts to act innocuous. The spellcasting must have been a give away. But his arrow goes wild
Guard 7 was about to shoot at one of the people north of the barrier until the door is smashed open and an angry Minotaur comes smashing through the door, He whirls and lets loose and arrow but it misses its target by a mile
Guard 8 is a little more composed and manages to shoot Bartomus for 6 points of damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 17 d20+10=29 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 5:52:04 PM
Stohp advances and seizes guard 8 (Grapple 29, doesn't provoke AoO due to improved grapple). "Don't let any of them past us or we'll be swarmed by their reinforcements."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday February 23rd, 2017 5:55:45 PM
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Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=21 ; d8+2=3 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 9:11:01 PM
Smiling as he sees his brother paladin increase in size, Micah takes advantage of the guard breaking ranks and steps to flank the half orc with Zanderallen.
Concerned that Dorbin is exposed, however, he strikes at Guard 1 hoping to remove him as a threat.
==== 5' step to AH9 Attack Guard 1: AC 21 for 3 points damage
OOC: my last move was not reflected on the updated map
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=10 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 12:00:27 AM
Bartomus flinched as the arrow struck him and turned towards his attacker. With a simple step he was next to the man and slung his glave in a wide arch that sailed by the archer. He steadied himself and glared at the guard.
=== step five feet to AL23 to engage Guard 8 Attack roll of 10 on Guard 8
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=11 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 8:33:08 AM
Zanderallen finishes growing in size and keeps swinging at the sergeant. This time his swing whistles over the heads of the guards in front of him, posing little danger to them. 'Aim lower next time, leg swipes are now body hits.', he thinks to himself. ------------------- Attack on Half-orc 11 to hit
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+7=16 ; d8+6=11 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 9:34:24 AM
K nods in appreciation as Bart and Stohp successfully flank these combatants. He takes air at #1 (assuming Micah didn't drop him) and fires.
***
Move: none Standard: Attack #1 (or the sergeant if he's down). Hit AC 16 for 11 damage.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Friday February 24th, 2017 9:35:43 AM
Seeing the other eagle in the air, Dorbin starts summoning another eagle to join the fray.
DM PaulJ d20+5=8 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+9=14 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 2:24:47 PM The battle starts to turn
Map : Note, due to some technical issues the map numbering has been changed. Please check your positions (I started from a new map) and make sure they are correct. I've got to figure out a better way of updating the map (so numbers may again change) but now isn't the time
Stohp advances and grabs a guard, hoping against hope that the alarm hasn't yet been raised
Micah steps up and strikes guard 1, putting the poor man down
Sugar was about to have his eagle attack guard 1, but seeing that guard 1 is down the eagle instead attacks guard 2, doing a little damage. Sugar then moves, drawing his whip and attempts to trip the sergeant but fails
OOC : You still had a standard action left so I assumed you tried to trip the sergeant. A whip has a 15 ft reach, by the way
Bartomus swings at the guard in front of him but misses, even though he is grappled
Zanderallen swings wildly, missing the Sergeant
K shoots at the sergeant but narrowly misses him
[OOC]I'm not understanding where K's to hit and damage numbers come from. The damage looks too high unless you smited and, if you smite, the to hit looks too low. I looked back and as far as I can see you didn;t smite (I might easily have missed it, though)
Sid double moves to the broken door
Half Orc: -20 Guard 1 Down and bleeding to death Guard 2 -1
Guard 6 slaps guard 5 : "Snap out of it you fool"
Guard 3 : Looking at the pretty lights Guard 4 : Wow man, what pretty lights
Guard 5 : "Wha?. Oops, sorry. Right, I'm back".
Guard 7 shoots at Stohp but, even with Stohp being easier to hit the arrow goes wide
Guard 8 drops his bow, grabs up his sword and swings but manages to miss him. He looks very disappointed.
The sergeant swings wildly at Zanderallen but misses OOC: Wow, there have been lots of bad rolls on BOTH sides
He then 5' steps back to at least make it a little more difficult for his enemies to flank him
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=14 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 5:01:20 PM
K takes another shot at the sergeant. He hopes he can stop all this nonsense if their leader gets taken out. Unfortunately, he only adds to the high number of poor shots taken during this combat.
***
Move: None Standard: Attack S, hit AC 14 - miss.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=15 ; d8-1=1 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+11=16 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 7:44:08 PM
Sid peers around the corner and draws back his bow and let the arrow fly at #7 and drops back a little.
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+7=19 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 8:22:12 PM
Trusting in his new armor, Micah moves to distract the leader so that he and his enlarged ally can get through the half orc's defenses more readily.
=== Move to AH10 to flank with Zanderallen Attack Half Orc to hit: 19 for 4 points damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+9=15 ; 2d6+8=12 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 10:08:42 PM
Able to somewhat take advantage of the distraction provided by Micah, Zander's swing is a little better, but as he lines it up he's not so sure about it. ---------------------- Attack on Half-orc 15 to hit 12 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+15=33 ; Saturday February 25th, 2017 12:26:20 AM
Stohp twists about agilely and pins the man to the ground with her weight (33, enemy gains the pinned condition). "I got this guy, go help the others.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+1=12 ; Saturday February 25th, 2017 7:27:10 AM
The archer dropped his bow, drew his sword and lashed out at Bartomus. The blade went wide. Bartomus spun his glave at the archer in a quick, defensive response.
===== Attack - 12
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+6=21 ; Saturday February 25th, 2017 4:40:41 PM
Sugar attempts to trip #S CMB—21
Micah (John) HP: 31/31 nonlethal AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Saturday February 25th, 2017 8:29:47 PM
Micah sternly says to the half-orc, "We will give you quarter, provided you tell us who you are working for and what he is up to."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Sunday February 26th, 2017 8:26:27 PM
Stohp is very careful as she pins her target. Weighing 800 lbs, it'd be incredibly easy to kill him by accident.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+3=11 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=20 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=4 ; d20+4=17 ; d8+2=8 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 12:14:42 PM
Dorbin's eagle appears above the line of soldiers and dive-bomb attacks the guard at the end. Then Dorbin pulls out a crossbow from his robes and takes careful aim at the next soldier in line.
OOC: Eagle attack #6 hit AC 11, 19, 20 Dam: 4, 4 (assuming 11 missed) Dobin crossbow attack #5, hit AC 17, dam: 8
DM PaulJ d20+9=22 ; 2d4+5=9 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=9 ; d4=4 ; d20+13=27 ; 2d6+8=18 ; d20+3=13 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 2:38:50 PM Well, there is Good News and there is Bad News
Round 4
Map K misses the sergeant once again. "If that is the best that you can do you should really all run away NOW"
Sid snipes at #7, who definitely wasn't expecting THAT. Number 7 takes a firm shot in the back although Sid has now revealed his presence
Michah bravely moves to get the flank, but unfortunately the sergeant swings well and manages to clip Micah for 9 points of damage "Nice try you human scum, but not nice enough"
Micah immediately gets his revenge, however, striking the half orc back,
Zanderallen swings at the sergeant but, even with the benefit provided by Micah, just misses his target
Stohp pins his helpless guard to the ground.
Bartomus ignores Stohp's suggestion and decides to take advantage of the guard being helpless and Coup De Graces him (Bartomus choice if that is lethal or non lethal).
Sugar decides that a tripped sergeant is a good thing and proceeds to put him on his back
Not directed by anybody, the eagle continues to attack guard 2, with one attack hitting
Dorbin summons an eagle that tears into one guard while he shoots a different guard
The Sergeant all out defends and stands up. This provokes from Zanderallen who hits the sergeant for a very heavy blow killing him. Micah and the Eagle were about to also take their AoOs but decided not to
Seeing their sergeant go down, the other guards look for a moment like they're about to surrender
But then a cry from further down the street rings out "Keep fighting you curs, help is on the way"
S is another 1/2 orc, 0 and 9 are two more basic guards/ The guards appeared from around the corner (AQ 41) and NOT from the building
Guard 2 just flails around, trying to survive (all out defends)
The rest of the guards move to their fascinated friends and shake them out of their fugue state and await the reinforcements although guard 7 shot an arrow wildly in the process.
Eg is the eagle summoned by Sugar Eg2 is the eagle summoned by Dorbin
Guard 2: -5 Guard 5: -8 Guard 6 - 8 Guard 7: -9
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=16 ; d8+2=9 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 2:53:36 PM
K refuses to let this guy get the best of him. Rather than try to shoot the more heavily armored guy Zander and Micah were dealing with, he tries to pick off one of the stragglers behind the barricade
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Move: None Standard: Attack #7 - Hit AC 16 for 9 damage
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=19 ; d20+5=11 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 4:09:49 PM
Bartomus realized as he swung his glave that Stohp had pinned the man to the ground. He twisted the long handle and slapped the flat of the weapon's blade against the prone man's head ensuring that the swung would knock the man unconscious. When he heard that more were coming to the aid of the arm banding wearing street blockers, he looked up and began his concentration envisioning a fire ball appearing down the street. Without moving, he pictured the ball of fire, and pushed it out in front of those racing to help the comrades.
"Stand down and stay there!" He bellowed down the street, but it didn't have the commanding tone he was hoping for.
==== Concentration check for casting Flaming Sphere - http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/f/flaming-sphere/ Sphere located at AN29 - not using it to attack, but rather to hold at bay those coming to assist. Resisting negates the effect of the sphere. Intimidate effort - 11
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=24 ; d8-1=4 ; d20+9=13 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 6:13:01 PM
Sid, with well trained efficiency, notches another arrow, pulls back and releases at the guard he attacked before. He ducks back and peers down the street where the shouting came from.
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To Hit(#7): 24 Damage: 4 Perception: 13
Micah (John) HP: 22/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=8 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 7:37:49 PM
Seeing the sergeant drop and the previously spellbound archers recovering, Micah moves through the opening to clear the way for his allies and attacks the guard closest to his new position.
====================== Move: AI10,AJ11,AK12 Attack #6 to hit 8
Sugar then casts Grease (R save DC15 or fall) on the area occupied by Guards 4,5,6
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=24 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 10:08:00 PM 'If we'd brought down the sergeant earlier we could have stopped some of this. Too late now, we're committed.', Zanderallen thinks as he swings at the guard in front of him. ------------------- Attack(#2) 24 to hit 15 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=11 ; d20+8=28 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 8:00:15 AM
With a heavy "Thwack!" Bart knocks out the guard Stohps pinning to the ground. "Oh. That works." Getting off the unconscious guard she sees the next three advance and sighs. "Why does everything devolve into a brawl on the street?" she asks rhetorically, setting her feet and preparing to disarm anyone who gets into range. (prepared action to disarm; if the enemy advances her reach of 10 means she gets an AoO, so 2 rolling 2 disarms).
Disarm 1: 11 Disarm 2: 28 (nat 20, to bad maneuvers can't crit)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+3=9 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=16 ; d4+2=5 ; d4+2=5 ; d20+4=6 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 10:15:03 AM
Dorbin's eagle moves to continue the attack on the guards in the grease. He reloads and fires another shot from his crossbow and forgets to aim before he pulls the trigger, so the bolt goes in a direction that Dorbin isn't even sure of.
OOC: Eagle hits AC 9, 12, 16 for 5 and 5 damage if 12 or 16 hit. Dorbin's attack his ac 6 whee!
DM PaulJ d20+1=8 ; d10=8 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+3=16 ; d8+1=8 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; 2d8+2=12 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=20 ; d8+2=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 4:09:12 PM Why does everything devolve into a brawl on the street?
K shoots the poor hapless Guard 7, putting him down.
Bartomus Puts a ball of flame in front of the incoming guards, but while looking a bit nervous they proceed around it
Sid was about to shoot the guard he'd previously hit but K put him down first, so he instead chooses to shoot one of the oncoming guards (Guard 0)
Michah advances and swings wildly at one of the guards, missing. The guards he went by look like they wanted to hit him but realized that they were still armed with missile weapons. They look very disappointed by this
Sugar's eagle viciously attacks guard 3, hitting him twice from above (I factored in a +1 height advantage).
Sugar then casts a grease spell, causing guards 4 and 6 to flail around and drop prone
Zanderallen swings and puts down guard 2 in a single blow
Dorbin's eagle manages to get two solid hits in on the guard and knocks him unconscious
Dorbin decides he should reward his valiant eagle and shoots down a pigeon for it to consume. The eagle eagerly takes the gift, glad that for once it will be rewarded for its service
Guard 5 advances yelling "You scum of a bird, that was my BROTHER that you killed" He is revenged as the bird explodes in a spray of feathers and blood that vanish before it can hit the street.
Guard 4 swings at the eagle near him, sending it home. Unfed and unrewarded.
Guard 3, having no avians to attack, swings at Micah but misses him,
The incoming sergeant and 2 guards all fire at Bartomus, all hitting and doing a total of 13 points of damage to him.
They then drop their bows and advance, drawing their swords in the process.
Unfortunately, they do not come within range of Stohp and therefore neither of his attacks happen
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+6=22 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 4:43:47 PM
Sugar moves to AH,9 and attempts to Trip guard #5 CMB—22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=22 ; d20+8=26 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 4:57:05 PM
Stohp takes a 5 foot step to stand next to Bart and again readies herself to disarm the approaching guards. The fight behind them is going well, and the two taurs block the entire alley, so she sees no reason to move. (22 & 26 for potential disarms).
Micah (John) HP: 22/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+9=14 ; d8+2=9 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 5:57:06 PM
Micah takes advantage of the prone guard and strikes the man while he is down. Then seeing that Bartomus was repeatedly hit, he moves in his direction, disregarding the attacks of the guards he is moving away from.
============ Attack Guard #4: Hit AC 14 (taking prone credit) to do 9 points damage Then move to AL16
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=16 ; d8-1=5 ; 2d6=12 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 6:07:39 PM
Sid continues to keep his eyes trained on the guard #0 as the taurs make a wall let's his arrow fly.
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To Hit: 16(12 if it counts as firing into melee) Damage: 5 Sneak Attack(If applicable): 12
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=14 ; 3d6=12 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2017 6:32:15 PM
Even though the arrows slice into him, and his new shirt, Bartomus continues his focus. He smiles as he raises his right hand at the Sergeant and worth an open palm indicted that something shous come on. In realoty, he pulled the fire ball into the back of the shouting Sergeant.
==== Concentration check 14, although not sure it required this. Round 2/4 for sphere Damage 12, reflex save negates. I don't believe flame goes outside of 5' square of Sgt. However there is a lot more light coming from their Sgt.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 4/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday February 28th, 2017 6:34:22 PM "we need some help here," Bartomus said aloud so Stohp could hear. === Forgot to adjust HP
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=26 ; d20+7=26 ; 2d6+8=10 ; 2d6+8=14 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 8:44:11 AM
Zanderallen advances to the next line of enemies, making use of his reach to give a clear lane of fire for his allies behind him. He then swings at the only guard still left on his feet. ------------------- Move to AJ:AK 9:10 Attack(#3) 26 to hit (19 rolled is crit threat) 26 to confirm 10 damage normal + 14 damage crit
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+9=14 ; d8+2=4 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 9:43:59 AM
K sees Micah and Zander take out two of the three remaining guards. "Let's put a stop to this two-front business," he thinks to himself. He moves closer to his target, takes aim at #5, and let's loose another arrow.
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Move: AI-8 Standard: Point blank attack on #5 - Hit AC 14 for 4 damage
I'm getting reeeeaaaaaal sick of all my terrible rolls this combat.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+4=21 ; d8+2=9 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 10:33:19 AM
Dorbin has a clear shot at guard #5 and takes aim this time before he fires.
OOC: Hit AC 21, 9 damage.
DM PaulJ d20+3=12 ; d20-1=12 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=13 d8+1=2 Wednesday March 1st, 2017 3:22:49 PM How many of these scum are there?
Sugar successfully uses his whip to trip one of the guards
Stohp steps up, readying to disarm any opponent who steps next to her
Micah swings at the guard but just misses the man. He then advances towards where his larger buddies are holding the line. This provokes from the two guards but neither comes even close to hitting
Sid shoots at one of the new guards but unfortunately the Taur in the way blocks his name enough that he misses
OOC: Cover penalty unfortunately applied. You're also too far for sneak attack to work. OOC: You also had a move action if you wanted it. You can move once at the beginning of next round if you wanted it
Bartomus waves for his flaming sphere to advance into the sergeants square. OOC: No concentration check required. You also had a standard action if you wanted. Do a standard before your next rounds actions (I'd recommend a Cure Light myself :-)).
The sphere advances into the sergeants square but he manages to step aside (not that it matters with that roll, but the DC is 14 and not 12)
OOC: Also, see below. You get an attack of opportunity
Zanderallen advances and casually decapitates the one guard still upright.
The remaining two guards at the barricade instantly surrender at this frightful sight
K was about to shoot the guard at the barricade but, when he surrendered, he instead shot at one of the guards coming up. Missed him, though.
Dorbin decides to ignore the surrendered guards and advances so that he has a mostly clear shot at guard number 9, hitting him
The sergeant and 2 guards advance, but as they do so the sergeant and one of the guards are disarmed by Stohp. Both of them then proceed to stop and pick up their weapons which provokes
OOC: Bartomus you get an attack of opportunity on one of the guards. Feel free to roll it before you do your next turns action
Guard 9 advances and swings at Bartomus, hitting for 2 points of damage
K (Carl) HP:32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=22 ; d8+2=3 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 3:37:40 PM
K lets loose a low whistle at Zander's prowess, making an active effort to appreciate his ability rather than be jealous of it. He accepts the surrender of the guards, though he doesn't give any outward indication. He's concerned about Bart up there. Guy looks pretty beat up.
He can't get there in time to heal him, so he'll just have to deal with those who are attacking him.
***
Move: AG10 - Standing behind the barricade for cover. Standard: Attack #9 for 3 damage
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+4=6 ; d20+11=25 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 5:51:24 PM
Sugar cancels the Grease spell and moves up to AI, 11 to address the surrendered guards. I imagine you fellas are here for a reason. You wish to cooperate now and let us know why you're barricading this street, or do you assistance in remembering?
(If its even needed; Intimidate 6 and Diplomacy 25)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=20 ; d20+2=10 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 7:36:25 PM
Stohp considers for a moment. The men are close enough now that she can't disarm them all like she did before, and disarming one to be stabbed by the other, repeating, seems like a losing prospect. So she instead grabs the Sargent (Grapple 20). "Tell your men to surrender; enough people have died already. Or, if you don't, I'll just sit on you. I weigh 800 pounds you know." (intimidate 10)
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+6=21 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=11 ; d8-1=2 ; Wednesday March 1st, 2017 8:07:35 PM
IF Sid can climb up the side of the building and perch 15ft up and shoot he will do that with last night's movement. From his perch, this move he will fire at 'S' (secondary target #1) and stay there.
ELSE, since Sid can't start snipping from a high point he will move to AK23 and shoot 'S' (secondary #1) and stay there. Realizing how bad #9 is Sid will kneel down and attempt to stabilize him.
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Climb: 21 To hit: 27 (Nat 20!) Confirm: 11
Damage: 2(6 if crit. confirms)
((Yes I know I can't actually stabilize him this round, but Sid would drop to a knee after he attacks and would "start."))
Micah (John) HP: 22/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday March 1st, 2017 9:06:23 PM
Fearing for Bartomus and concerned that, given the number of foes, his healing magic may not be enough should they gang up on the injured druid, Micah jogs forward to interpose himself between the enemies and his less armored allies.
============== Full Move to AM24
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 7/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d8+4=5 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=18 ; d8=3 ; 2d8+1=15 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 12:11:02 AM
Bartomus moved his fingers and said aloud the words needed to heal. He felt a brief tinge of warmth and power, but his concentration was still be used on the moving fire ball that seemed to be much easier avoided than he had hoped.
Stohp's quickly disarmed the advancing sergeant and one of the guards. Bartomus saw an opportunity and swung his glave at the advancing guard. Yet, the blade went wide.
He heard Stohp threaten the Sergeant but he spun the glave and this time the flat of the glave's blade caught the same guard squarely against the side of his head.
==== Previous SA = clw for 5, wow...a one...wow. AoO = 9, assuming a miss on Guard 9 Attack action - 15 to hit, d28=15 damage, non lethal (entered the wrong dice no.)
If he can, for a movement action he would slam the fireball into the back of 10. 3/4 of the fireball
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Thursday March 2nd, 2017 7:45:05 AM
Dorbin moves up to AM13 and keeps the surrendered guards covered with his crossbow, just in case they decide to change their mind on surrendering.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury Thursday March 2nd, 2017 9:05:20 AM
Grimacing at the sight of the decapitated body, Zanderallen sees the surrender of the other two guards and glares at them as he strides by, "Listen to my friends, don't make me come back here." Eager to get back in the fight and seeing the Bart really needs some support he takes a full move towards the new front line. ---------------- Double Move to AK:AJ 17:18
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 12/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d8=6 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 10:45:29 AM
[ooc] Per the discussion on email, rerolling the 1 on the healing per the Wold's house rules. [/ooc]
DM PaulJ d20+1=4 ; 3d6=8 ; d20+6=22 ; d20-1=1 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=20 ; d8+1=8 ; d20-1=8 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 3:53:47 PM I have LEGIONS at my command
K Advances and shoots at guard 9, hitting him but not quite putting him down
Sugar steps up a bit and addresses the guards
Stohp reaches out and grabs the Sergeant, although his attempts to duck her grasp are very nearly sucessful. She urges him to surrender
Sid manages to ascend to a small window sill some 10 feet up. He easily shoots the Sergeant but the half orc barely notices the arrow
OOC: I've put your character "in" the wall in an attempt to show that he is 10 feet up
Micah valiantly rushes up to protect his more fragile friends
Bartomus shows why one really should NOT get a Minotaur angry and knocks the poor guard so hard with the flat of his blade that blood still comes out. He also moves the flaming sphere into one of the guards
Dorbin advances and keeps the surrendered guards under cover
Zanderallen advances forward to where the fight still rages.
The prone guards look up at Sugar "We'll cooperate. Please, keep that monster off of us and we'll tell you anything. Don't kill us. I have a wife and 2 children to support"
The other chimes in "And 2 puppies. Don't forget the puppies"
The sergeant calls out to his men "Quick, get the heck up here. NOW"/ He then proceeds to try to squirm out of the grapple and succeeds, if only barely.
Guard 0 decides to combine defence and offence and swings defensively at Stohp and misses wildy. He then takes a step away, obviously considering fleeing but too afraid of his Sergeant to do so just yet.
Guards 1 and 2 both fire at Bartomus, and then rush up dropping their bows and drawing their shields in the process
One of the arrows hits Bartomus who takes 8 points of damage
And then two MORE guards appear.
Seeing them, the Sergeant calls out "About time you got here! Where are the others"
He turns towards the PCs "You can't win against the LEGIONS that I have at my command. Flee while you still can"
It is obvious to all of you that he is lying about having LEGIONS at his command
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=10 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 4:07:00 PM
K decides it's time to shut that sergeant down. He aims upwards over his friends' heads, bringing the arrow squarely down on the guy's head.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Thursday March 2nd, 2017 4:57:55 PM
Sugar repeats himself; Great, so let us know why you were barricading the street? Why the purple arm bands? Who are your ultimate superiors, not your sergeants, but the head of the chain-of-command? What breed of puppies do you have? What's going on with the bakery? I need every detail and don't test my patience with falsehoods and silly responses. Don't answer with more questions. I'm out of patience and so are my friends.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=14 ; d8-1=0 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 5:53:55 PM
Snuggly perched Sid sees the two new guards and decides to give his friends some breathing room since the line is advancing. "Ffloyd let my arrow be straight and my bow be strong," he says and releases at #7(secondary #2).
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To Hit(#7): 14 Damage: 1?(There's min. damagae right? Otherwise 0) ((^_^;;))
"By Domi's Hammer!" cries out Micah as he strikes his shield with the side of his own, calling upon his divine power to heal himself and his allies while declining that boon to his foes.
Channel Energy for 8 [4 uses remaining] Selective Channel excludes Sergeant and #0
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=8 ; Thursday March 2nd, 2017 10:32:58 PM
As the sargent slips out of her grasp, Stohp shrugs and bops him on the head with her sap (8 to hit), but his hard head keeps it from doing any real damage. The grapple kept him from attacking, and with luck he'll go down soon, especially after that shot from K. If he's already down, she waits to see if the other guards surrender.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20=14 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 8:46:53 AM
Sliding past Bart, Zanderallen moves into the thick of the fray. He doesn't have time to take a swing yet but he backs up his words with a menacing glare, forgetting that his face is hard to see through the visor of his new helmet, "We came here to talk, but you all wanted trouble. Lay down your weapons and we can go back to talking rather than causing trouble." ------------- Double to move to AK:AL 25:26 Intimidate(Cha check) 17
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+4=11 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 9:47:56 AM
Dorbin can't really see all that's happening up the alley past Bart and Stohp. He moves up behind them, crossbow at the ready, in case the fight continues and he has a clear shot.
OOC: Ready action if they don't surrender and if he can get a clear shot at someone: 11
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 4/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20=11 ; 3d6=9 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 10:09:20 AM
Bartomus bellowed with a mix of frustration and rage as arrows bit into his leg and arm. He waived the fire ball down towards the two guards that were the Sergeant's new found legion. His head was a bit fuzzy and the pain associated with his wounds were starting to get to him. He saw that he was just a few steps away from Zander and that would give him a moment to catch his breath. ==== Flaming sphere - round 4/4 send it t Guard 7 - ignore the d20; 3d6=9 for any damage it might do and it then flickers out/ Move to AJ 20
Micah (John) HP: 30/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Friday March 3rd, 2017 11:03:13 AM
[OOC: note that Micah's channel energy healed Bart eight points. ]
DM PaulJ d20+1=15 ; d20-2=-1 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+9=17 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 2:26:51 PM "Will they NEVER stop coming?"
K shoots at the sergeant, and even with the cover bonuses that the sergeant gets from all the characters in the way, manages to put an arrow into the mans head. While a palpable blow it is not enough to put the sergeant down
Sugar proceeds to interrogate the guards. The guards respond as much as they can in 6 seconds "We're not trying to stall. We wear the Purple Armbands to identify ourselves. We work for Shredds ..." .
Sid releases an arrow at one of the oncoming guards but it bounces off his armor ineffectually OOC: 0 or less translates to 1 pt of non lethal damage. But a 14 misses.
Micah channels some energy to heal his allies
Stohp tries to hit the sergeant with her sap but it glances harmlessly off his helmet
Zanderallen moves up, yelling at the guards to surrender OOC: Note that to get the game mechanical effects you have to take an action to intimidate
Dorbin rushes up and, when it is clear that the enemies aren't surrendering, he shoots at the sergeant but misses him.
Zanderallen brings the flaming sphere onto one of the guards but the guard manages to dodge out of the way
Guard 0 swings defensively and then takes a 5 ft step back Guards 1 and 2 5ft step up and swing at Zanderallen, neither even coming close to hitting
Guards 7 and 3 shoot at Strohp (both missing) and then advance, dropping their bows and drawing their swords
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=22 ; d8+2=4 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 3:22:06 PM
K tries to repeat his last attack, trying to put their leader down.
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Attack sergeant - Hit AC 22 for 4 damage
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=14 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 3:43:27 PM
Sid tracks #7(Secondary #6) muttering curses and oaths under his breath, and releases once more as it goes just wide.
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To Hit(#7): 14
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=21 ; 2d6+8=18 ; Friday March 3rd, 2017 4:11:55 PM
Zander's sword follows quickly after K's arrow. The aim is true and the blade bites deep. IF K's arrow drops sergeant, As the sergeant falls Zander pulls the swing towards himself slicing straight into the next guard. ------------ Attack(S or #2) 21 to hit 18 damage
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 32/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=14 ; d20+8=20 ; Saturday March 4th, 2017 9:30:20 AM
Well no one seems to be in reach for Stohp to attack except the sargent. If he isn't dropped by the other's attacks she tries to bop him again (14 to hit). If he does go down then she'll take a step forward and try to disarm guard 2 (20 to disarm).
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Saturday March 4th, 2017 6:07:32 PM
After he releases Sid glances down at his quiver as sees that he has less than 10 arrows left and sighs. "Better try and make these last then."
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((Nine left. Character sheet updated.))
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Saturday March 4th, 2017 7:44:55 PM
Sugar continues to keep watch on the two surrendered guards. Where is Shredds? What's going on in the bakery?
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 12/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+3=13 ; Saturday March 4th, 2017 9:52:54 PM
Bartomus felt a wave of warmth surge through him and the blood stopped flowing. He looked as Micah moved about and realized that the power he felt had come from him. He fished out a stone from his pouch and untangled his sling. With a quick flick of the wrist he dropped the stone into the sling's pouch and spun it in a series of quickly moving archs.
A stone sailed towards the Guard he had tried slamming the fire sphere into... ===== Sling shot - 13 against Guard 7.
Micah (John) HP: 30/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=22 ; d8+2=6 ; Sunday March 5th, 2017 5:11:43 PM
Micah smiles in grim satisfaction that his allies are prevailing against the foes, but regrets that this confrontation game to this. Nonetheless, he steps forward attacking the nearest standing foe.
======== 5 foot step to AN25 (assuming sergeant was dropped; otherwise AM25) To hit AC 22 for 6 points of damage against Guard 2 (if still standing) or Guard 7.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Monday March 6th, 2017 9:03:26 AM
Dorbin spots the additional guards coming at casts grease in front of them, hoping to slow their approach.
OOC: Cast grease around AN29, 10-ft square, in front of approaching guards
DM PaulJ d20+1=6 ; d10=10 ; d20+3=19 ; d3=3 ; d20+3=5 ; d3=1 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=22 ; d3=2 ; d3=1 ; d8=4 ; d20+7=21 ; 2d6+8=15 ; d20=13 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 3:31:02 PM The end is in sight. Or is it?
KContinues attacking the sergeant, but there is just too much cover and he is unable to hit him
Sid attempts to hit Guard 7 but his arrow glances off the guards helmet
Zanderallen has had enough of this nonsense and skewers the sergeant, putting the half orc down
Stohp steps forward and disarms guard 2
Sugar continues to watch the 2 guards who have surrendered.
The guards reply : "Uh, the bread is being baked by the Hands of Love"
Bartomus fires a sling at one of the guards but misses him
Micah steps up and whacks guard 2
Dorbin Greases the squares ahead of the oncoming guards
Guard 0, seeing the sergeant down, realizes that it is DEFINITELY time to do his laundry and he flees (withdraw action so doesn't provoke). He vanishes from sight around a corner
Guard 3 steps up and swings a wonderful blow right at Zanderallens head but Zanderallen manages to sidestep at the last second.
Guard 2 takes a 5 ft step, the retreats towards where one of the dropped bows is lying. But Zanderallen gets an attack of opportunity and hits, knocking the guard out
The other guards all miss.
The oncoming guards fire their arrows, one missing Micah while the other hits Stohp for 4 points of damage. They then drop their bows and advance, drawing their swords. Unfortunately for them, they weren't really paying any attention and both go slipping and sliding in the grease, falling to the ground
Seeing that they are clearly totally outmatched and having noticed that the PCs seem quite willing to accept surrenders. the others go "Don't kill us, we surrender. Please save our friends"
They do not drop their weapons until the characters agree to accept their surrender but if the characters agree, they DO surrender.
So, one guard fled, the rest surrendered if you accepted (and from the character comments I expect that you do accept).
No other guards appear immediately.
I AM still keeping things in rounds, though. Make of that what you will
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+5=23 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 5:08:56 PM
Zander takes a deep breath to calm his adrenaline and then accepts their surrender as he sheathes his own sword. "Put down your weapons and you won't be harmed. We just came to find out the real reason the streets have been barricaded." Kneeling down he starts attending to the wounded, starting with guards dropped by his own blade knowing that those hit by it are in the most danger of bleeding out. His bandaging is clumsy due to his increased size but still very effective. -------------------- Move Action: Sheathe sword while moving to a nearby guard that appears to still be alive (maybe #2) Standard Action: Provide First Aid to Stabilize Heal 23
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=16 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 5:43:07 PM
Sid keeps watch from his perch, ready to let another arrow fly should it be needed.
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Perception: 16
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Monday March 6th, 2017 6:17:08 PM
Sugar moves to AL, 16 Speaking to the other Shields. These jokers say they're working for Shredds. I hope that's all we need to know because they're otherwise useless scum
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20=1 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 7:48:49 PM
Stohp is a little surprised at the sudden end of the combat. The whole fight and she barely took any injury. Usually when things turn to violence she gets knocked out cold repeatedly and woken by the healing energies of her allies.
When Sugar advances and makes a scornful comment Stohp turns to him, frowning ferociously. "Sugar! We've beaten them bloody, killed several of their friends, and won the fight. There is no need to add insult to injury."
Glancing around at the dead and the dying, she does a quick count. It's hard to tell who's dead and who's just knocked down, but there are at least 5 dead, perhaps as many as 9. So many. Less then a minute and a half dozen people dead; up until the zombie event they'd managed to mostly avoid killing. There wasn't much chance for another approach though. She goes to help Zanderallen with the wounded, but mostly just manages to get in his way (heal 1).
Still holding his hammer, but with its head pointing down in a non-threatening manner, he says to the archers in the party, "How are you doing on arrows? I think it would not be inappropriate to collect a few quivers from these repentant ruffians." This last he says with the slightest of smirks.
He then speaks to the surrendered guards. "Take off those bands and hand them to him," indicating with a nod of his head that he means Sugar. "And where is Shredds and what is he up to?" As he mentions Shredds' name he looks quickly around including upward for signs of more of the dastardly taur's minions.
=========== Perception 9
(Rod) HP: 12/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+5=12 ; Monday March 6th, 2017 10:06:03 PM "Well, I hate to be pushy, but we need to move further down the street and closer to the source of these," Bartomus said with a level of disdain as he walked to stand with Zander and Stohp. He winced as he walked and moved his arms. The arrows had done their damage.
"Now, what was the payment ya all got for pulling guard duty?" He glared at those that had surrendered, but winced mid-glare.
======= Intimidate = 12
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 7th, 2017 1:13:37 AM
"I need arrows," Sid calls down, "especially with how I'm shooting tonight," he mutters to himself.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Tuesday March 7th, 2017 8:27:37 AM
When the guards are ordered to remove their armbands, Dorbin ponders taking one to wear. Then he looks around at all the injured and dead and ponders out loud, "How many more can there be?" He then decides it might not be a bad idea after all and takes an arm band and puts it on.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 12/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Tuesday March 7th, 2017 9:35:30 AM
Bartomus followed Dorbin's lead and motioned for one of the armbands from Sugar. Wincing as he did so, he tied the arm band around his right wrist as it didn't look like it would fit around his upper arm.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday March 7th, 2017 10:41:42 AM
K stows his bow. His anger briefly flares when he realizes there's no law down here to turn these folks in to. He goes around silently collecting the weapons of the surrendered. They may just be hired mercenaries, but if they couldn't bother to hire themselves out to decent folk, maybe they should take up something else. He lets the rest of his companions do the talking.
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Tuesday March 7th, 2017 10:46:33 AM Stohp, take that frown off your face. I bet you killed half these guys with your looks. You holier-than-thou taurosaurus.
Sugar takes the purple arm bands from two of the surrendered guards and hands one to Micah. [b]I guess we're looking for Shredds now.[b]
DM PaulJ Tuesday March 7th, 2017 2:38:30 PM "A nice, peaceful interlude
Round 10
OOC: I need to know where you are all congregating, please (just tell me where you end up, I don't need to count squares right now). Also note that while the guards ARE cooperating and will probably answer questions to the best of their abilities they're not likely to volunteer much
The PCs tend to some guards and pull armbands from the rest. At a really quick glance all the guards have a longbow, sword and sap and are wearing studded leather and bucklers.
The 2 sergeants both have chain shirts, longbows and falchions "We're not sure where Shredds is right now but he lives on the third floor of the Hands of Love Temple."
Another interrupts to add "Father Arelius lives there too"
"They paid right good money. Full board PLUS 10 gp a week. One doesn't make that kind of coin easily."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday March 7th, 2017 3:31:55 PM
K's eyes widen. "That brute is living WITH the Hands of Love?" He turns to the others, "we just fought Shredds and his goons along side the Hand."
He remembers his father's letter. "This could be bad. If Father Six and the other level heads of the Hand are gone, it could have turned into a real cesspool quickly...and I wasn't that thrilled with them in the first place."
***
We'll likely end up towards the south where Bart and Stohp popped out of that side door, but if Micah suggests otherwise, that's fine.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+5=14 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2017 6:32:53 PM
Since an eye in the sky isn't too helpful right now Sid will climb down and start gathering all the good arrows he can, cleaning them off if necessary. He then pools his arrows with K and splits them evenly.
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Climb: 14
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+5=9 ; d20+5=17 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2017 6:36:25 PM
Zanderallen tenses and reaches for his sword again at the mention of Shredds. "Dragon farts, we just stopped him from taking over the Hands two weeks ago and now he's living in their temple. Warning to all new Shields, Shredds is a big, intelligent, fire-breathing minotaur who has no use for morals or a conscience. He is very good at manipulating others and is using the more radical elements of the already borderline radical Hands of Love to push his own agenda in the fence."
Zander will continue to bind the wounds off the fallen, atleast those that still draw breath. He'll spend the next two rounds checking over the bodies in his immediate area. -------------- Heal:9 and 17
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 7th, 2017 6:39:30 PM
He'll then put his bow up and draw his scimitar to help guard their prisoners. He looks down and notices one of this occasional patrons, 2 ales, 1 rotgut, 2 ciders, and says to him, "Look man, Brassy isn't going to let you come back if you keep doing things like this, he looks at his friend, steak sandwich, 2 stouts, 1 brown ale, "And we just let you back in last week man!" Sid shakes his head, "You guys better cooperate or no tavern or inn on the fence will let you back in."
Micah (John) HP: 30/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d8+4=6 ; Tuesday March 7th, 2017 8:57:22 PM
Seeing things appear secure, at least for now, Micah tends to the wounded Bartomus. Calling upon his faith he uses divine power to provide healing to the wounded minotaur.
He then turns to their captives and says, "Leave your weapons with us. If we let you keep your armor and your ill gotten pay, will you swear to never work for Shredds or the Hands of Love either directly or indirectly?" While awaiting their answer he will assist in sorting out the possessions of the fallen to make it clear that the spoils are not be taken by the surviving thugs.
Then directing his attention to his fellow Shields, he suggests, "I propose we check out the bakery. I am not sure a frontal assault on the temple is wise if we can avoid it. Perhaps we can find out more of what Shredds is up to there since that seems to be where the mischief started.
Assuming a favorable response from the captives and no objections from any of the Shields, he prepares to head for the bakery.
======== Spontaneously cast CLW on Bart for 6, using PFE slot Total duration of Enlarge person is 40 rounds. Started in round 2. 28 remaining?
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Tuesday March 7th, 2017 9:06:13 PM
Sugar will continue to press one of the sergeants; Why barricade this road and block off the bakery? What's your purpose here or what motive does Shredds have here? This is all quite random.
Otherwise, Sugar will stick near Dorbin and look out for more guards.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Wednesday March 8th, 2017 2:03:46 AM "Yes, how dare I be upset that people died. It's only our job to save lives, what could I possibly be thinking!"
Grumbling to herself, Stohp tries to think of something useful to do and fails. The prisoners are well guarded and being questioned, she is terrible at helping with the wounded, and arrow collection is well underway. She ends up just standing around, waiting and grumbling back at AN-AO 23-24.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Wednesday March 8th, 2017 9:55:51 AM
Dorbin stays quiet as the questioning continues, but peeks around the corner to see if more guards are coming.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 18/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Wednesday March 8th, 2017 12:42:52 PM "So, we have to deal with this Shredds. How can he keep getting allies quicker than he looses them? What does he know or have on folks down here?" Bartomus asked aloud. Then he felt the warm wave of energy course over him and noticed that Micah was moving his hands and whispering. Bartomus smiled as the energy removed wound and took away much of the pains. "Micah, very much appreciated. Thank you."
He caught Stohp's grumbles. He shrugged her way. "We need to get to the source of this, Stohp to really end the violence here. We are not its cause, and until that cause is controlled and contained, we are going to be trying to reduce its influence. Plus, there may be good treats to eat, and I could use a bite after our failed shopping."
Bart grinned and winked at that. ============= Following Micah towards the bakery.
The characters have moved up a little and are chatting with the surrendered enemies. They've gathered up some of the arrows and gotten a few extras from the bodies of the slain
OOC : Assume that you all have as many arrows as your quiver can carry
The guards quickly agree to the offer "Absolutely. we swear. Never to knowingly work for Shredds or the temple again. Thank you for sparing us. Thank you, thank you, thank you"
The guards are divesting themselves of their weapons when a whole bunch of new guards show up to the south.
Seeing them, the guards up with you go "THAT lot. Watch out for them, their is something off about them. So. we'll be off then?"
Unless somebody strongly objects, they get to their feet, grab up their fallen comrades, and start making their way north off the map.
OOC: I've removed all of them from the map as they make their way northwards away from the new combat.
Looking at the newcomers, you notice that while they're obviously humanoids of about human size, there IS something strange about their gait. All of them are wearing cloaks wrapped around them and hoods over their heads so it is hard to make out their features
OOC: Anybody can try a free perception check, difficulty 25, to make out more detail
The leader yells out "Get them!"
A whole flurry of arrows descend on Zanderallen and Micah and each of them are hit once. Zanderallen for 3 and Micah for two points.
The leader takes more deliberate aim at Micah, concentrates, and lets loose two shots at Micah but both glance off his armour
PCs are up/
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+6=19 ; d20+9=28 ; Wednesday March 8th, 2017 6:45:35 PM
Sid sheaths his scimitar and climbs back up to his perch to get over the taurs, and peers at their new foes
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Climb: 19 Percepction: 28
Micah (John) HP: 29/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday March 8th, 2017 8:39:01 PM "Let us take front rank," Micah calmly says to Zanderallen as he trots forward to meet the new wave of enemies, ignoring the volley of arrows sent their way . Realizing something different about these foes, but not knowing what, he steels himself for their next assault.
======= full move to AO30
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=13 ; 2d6+8=18 ; Wednesday March 8th, 2017 9:54:48 PM "By Domi's hammer and anvil, come and get us lads." Zander roars as he moves up. Drawing his sword as he advances he readies a swing at the first enemy to brave his reach. --------------------- Move to AL:AM 30:31 combined with drawing sword Standard Action Readied Attack 13 to hit 18 damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 18/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+6=20 ; d20+3=17 ; d8+1=2 ; d6+1=3 ; Wednesday March 8th, 2017 9:58:51 PM
Bartomus followed after Micah shifting towards his right to allow him to have a clearer shot at the advancing guards. He slipped a stone into his sling's pocket, let it drop as he started twirling it while he moved further down the roadway. He flicked his wrist and sent the stone flying at one of the advancing guards that would be engaging Micah or Z.
== Perception = 20, failed to notice what's up with the new guards Move to AK 28 Sling attack = 17 against Guard 5; picked wrong dice so I can live with the 2 from it and not the 3 w/rght dice
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=27 ; d20+8=28 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 12:04:17 AM
Looking at the aproaching guards, Stohp sighs. "Of course."
Drawing her sap again she advances, staying behind Micah and Zander. Peering over their heads, she gets a good look at the newcomers (perception 27). "I have a hunch this bunch won't surrender if we take out the leader."
If the enemy charges her comrades she has a readied action to disarm them when they get into her reach (disarm 28).
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+4=23 ; 2d4=4 ; 2d4=5 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 7:45:01 AM
Dorbin spots the leader and decides he would at least start with that one. He point at the guard and a green dot flies from his fingertips. The dart hits the guard and explodes into a small ball of acid.
OOC: Acid arrow, hits touch AC 23, damage: 4 this round, 5 next round.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=11 ; d8+2=9 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 9:35:50 AM
K doesn't grumble or complain. These dudes just attacked his friends & he feels no qualm about returning the favor.
Sid climbs up to a high perch, from which he can actually get a better picture of what is beneath the cloak
Sid, Stohp Only What you see Micah Advances to form a solid line
Zanderallen also advances, readying to hit an enemy
Bartomus lets loose a sling stone but the bolt misses the guard. Just barely but it DOES miss
Stohp advances a little and readies a disarm
Dorbin throws an acid arrow at the leader, hitting
K shoots (I presume?) at somebody, missing wildly
Unfortunately, the guards seem in no hurry to close the distance. They form into a slightly better line and fire arrows at the PCs.
Lots glance off Micahs and Zanderallens armour but one strikes home on each of them for 7 pts of damage each.
The sergeant looses 2 arrows at Micah but they both miss. Sergeant : -4 pts
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=11 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 4:34:24 PM
K continues firing, but can't seem to aim at all today.
***
Standard, attack# 1, miss
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 d20+5=6 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 6:19:52 PM
Sugar will move to AP,24 and then, as a standard action, Inspire Courage. Whip still in-hand. (allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)
On the way over he will attempt to get a look at the enemy (Perception 6)
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=13 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 8:59:05 PM
"Plant people of unidentified sex or gender!" Sid yells from his perch. He starts to draw his longbow, and stops. Instead he reaches into his haversack and pulls out three pints of oil and rips his shirt into two long strands and stuffs them into the opening of the bottle letting the oil soak up. He then starts moving along the ledges like a shadow to end at AK35.
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Acrobatics: 17 Stealth: 24 Knowledge(local): 13 ((I'm using fast stealth and ledge walker to move quietly and maintain my height above the street.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 10:07:32 PM
As the volley arrives Micah ducks behind his shield, protecting most, but not all of his body. He glances at Zanderallen as he calls upon Domi for healing. Then with a nod at his brother in arms he advances toward the line of archers, being deliberate in leaving a path open for the enlarged paladin's advance.
=========== Channel Energy Heal 6 (all within 30' of AO30) [3 uses remaining] Move to AP34
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+9=29 ; d20+9=24 ; 2d6+8=12 ; 2d6+8=20 ; Thursday March 9th, 2017 10:22:41 PM "Plant people? Guess it's harvest time", and with that Zander charges forward, closing with the archers. His blade swings in a huge arc, descending upon the unfortunate archer on the end of the line like a thunderbolt. ---------------------------- Charge Action to square AO:AP 34:35, AC updated to 19 for this round Attack on Plant Archer #1 Nat 20 crit confirm 24 Damage 12, additional crit damage 20
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=12 ; Friday March 10th, 2017 1:23:14 AM
Bartomus followed after Zander and again a burst of warmth tingled through his body. Aches vanished and strength returned. He smiled as he dropped another stone into the pocket of the sling and twirled it. He flicked his wrist and sent a stone flying at one of the guards along the line.
==== Moved to AL 34 Attack with sling - 12 - a miss
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 28/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday March 10th, 2017 10:05:42 AM
While Stohp could advance for a swing, she doubts she would survive long if she got in the front of the group. With no ranged options, she flattens herself against the wall and waits.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] d20+4=23 ; d8+2=3 ; Friday March 10th, 2017 5:39:28 PM
Dorbin continues his attack on their leader, firing his crossbow at it while the acid continues to burn him.
Sugar advances a little and inspires his allies to do better.
Sid draws some flasks of oil as he advances to a better position. He has no clue what he is looking at except that they are some kind of Plant People
Micah heals his allies and advances a little
Zanderallen has had enough and charges forward and kills one of the archers OOC: Slightly changed square because of Micah's move
Stohp just waits for the situation to clarify itself and fully defends himself
Dorbin watches his acid continue to eat at the leader and shoots at him with his crossbow. Unfortunately, the crossbow bolt misses due to the cover provided by both allies and enemies. Bartomus advances a little and unsuccessfully attempts to sling a guard
The 3 guards at the rear decide to shoot the more or less exposed Stohp and do some significant damage to him. One arrow embeds itself in his torso, one in his whithers (19 points total damage).
The rest of the guards drop their bows and advance, all missing their targets.
The sergeant also draws his sword,but manages to miss Micah
Sergeant : -9 pts
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=17 ; Friday March 10th, 2017 11:56:10 PM
From where he was standing, Bartomus let the sling go slack with one end still in his hand as he grabbed the glave with both hands and swung at the nearest guard.
==== Attack on Guard 2 - 17; I believe that is a miss, just barely. ;-)
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=14 ; d20+7=13 ; Saturday March 11th, 2017 3:22:56 AM
Sid continues to AM36, if he can, and pulls out his Yule Flint and Steel. He lights one of the bottles, and, if possible, throws it as close to AQ35 as he can. "Watch out!"
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Acrobatics: 14(ledgewalker) To Hit(S): 13
((Sorry Stohp))
Micah (Zach posting for John) HP: 31/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d6=4 ; d6=2 ; Saturday March 11th, 2017 12:25:53 PM
Seeing the arrows whistle past him and hearing the thunks of arrows hitting flesh Micah turns to see a minotaur pincushion. Calling upon Domi to heal him and his allies he excludes the Sergeant and Guard 2 if Bart hit. ------------------- Channel Energy Heal 6 (all within 30' of AP34) [2 uses remaining] Excludes Sergeant and Guard 2(if injured)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 43/43 AC: 21 T: 11 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=8 ; Saturday March 11th, 2017 12:30:19 PM
Taking a moment to look around at the coordination of his allies Zander is pleased with how they're starting to come together. Unfortunately that breaks his concentration for just a moment as he recovers from his massive swing. Thrown completely off balance his next swing at the sergeant doesn't even come close to him. ---------------------- Attack Sergeant Rolled a 1...
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 15/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=28 ; Saturday March 11th, 2017 11:07:40 PM
Stohp suddenly finds herself male again. Frowning, she bumps her hat of disguise, fixing the problem for the moment. Stupid thing is on the fritz, that's the second time today. She'll have to get it looked at later.
Unfortunately the distraction means she fails to dodge the arrows. Several bury themselves into her, causing agonizing pain that is imediantly reduced as the healing energies flow over her. Ah yes, that's the injury/healing wack-a-mole she's used to. It almost felt wrong for a fight to end without her getting to death's door.
...Stohp once again second-guesses her life choices. Then she moves up behind Zander and reaches over Micah's head to try to disarm the sargent (28 to disarm) (I believe I can do that without provoking AoO from 5.)
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Sunday March 12th, 2017 1:36:48 PM
Sugar will move to AJ,28 and cast Grease on the quad of AR,34 AR,35 AQ,34 AQ,35 (where #5 and S) currently stand. DC 15 R save to not fall and/or Acrobatics 10 to not be flat-footed. This spell remains for 4 minutes unless dismissed.
Sugar has 2 remaining 1st L spells.
He simply yells. Micah. Grease
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:27/27 CMD:14] Monday March 13th, 2017 9:23:52 AM
Seeing the battle shift out of his sight, Dorbin moves quickly up behind his friends.
OOC: Double move to AM31
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=12 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 10:43:48 AM
K is briefly worried that his arrows will have the same limitations against these plant folk that they did against the infected. Of course, that won't matter if he continues missing them...
Bartomus swings at guard 2, missing due to the cover that he has
Sid moves up and throws a flask.Unfortunately it misses its target and lands instead in AO33 and does 1 point of splash damage to Micah and Zanderallen
Micah channels to heal his allies.
Zanderallen swings and misses
Stohp reasserts her feminitiy and then disarms the sergeant OOC: Sorry, I'll TRY harder to get your gender right.
Sugar advances and throws a grease spell, knocking the weaponless (and now thoroughly pissed off) sergeant prone while the guard nimbly keeps his feet.
Dorbin advances towards the fray
K looses an arrow towards .... somebody. Nobody really knows who it was aimed at,
A flurry of sword blows miss Micah and Zanderallen.
Some arrows are fired at Dorbin and Stohp, 1 arrow hitting each of them. Dorbin takes 7 and Stohp takes 3,
The sergeant stands up (all out defense, provoking) but both Zanderallens and Micahs blows miss him
Sergeant : -9 pts
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=20 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 4:08:05 PM
"Hmmm," Sid lights another and holds it out over #2 and lets it go hoping that fire will actually be effective.
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To Hit(#2): 20
Sugar HP:36/36 AC:16/12 CMB:+4(+5) CMD:15 Monday March 13th, 2017 4:14:50 PM
Sugar will move to AK,31 and cast Grease on the quad of AN,36 AN,37 AO,36 AO,37 (where #2 and #3) currently stand. DC 15 R save to not fall and/or Acrobatics 10 to not be flat-footed. This spell remains for 4 minutes unless dismissed.
Sugar has 1 remaining 1st L spell.
Micah (Zach posting for John) HP: 30/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=10 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 8:37:47 PM
With none of his allies in immediate danger of being dropped, Micah finally gets a chance to swing his hammer. Which bounces harmlessly off the sergeant's guard. -------------- Attack S 10 to hit is a miss
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=11 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 8:48:52 PM "Hey watch it Sid.". Zander swings at the sergeant hoping to take down the leader as before, although wondering if these plant people would be affected. His attack does little more than jar the arm of the creature as his swing is parried. --------------------------- Attack S 11 to hit is a miss
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+6=21 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 9:19:17 PM
Bartomus realized that he really didn't have a good chance with his glave to strike any of the guards. He smiled, so let's try something that might be a little different. He tucked the sling back into the gap between his belt and tattered new shirt, and wrapped his arm about the glave.
His mouth and fingers moved quickly as he stood with his palms raised and a small flame appeared. It grew as he worked the spell, his concentration and focus increasing the energy needed for the spell. Two flames appeared in his hands as he concluded the invocation.
==== concentration check = 21 Produce Flame 4m/0 used http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/p/produce-flame/
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 15/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=17 ; Monday March 13th, 2017 10:40:59 PM
Disarming the sargent seems to have kept him out of the fight for now, so Stohp enthusiastically attempts to disarms guard 5 (17 to disarm).
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] 2d4+4=8 ; Tuesday March 14th, 2017 10:16:49 AM
Dorbin grunts as the arrow strikes him. He then reaches deep in his reserves for his last powerful spell, hoping to keep the group alive. He throws some sand from a pocket in the direction of the enemies.
OOC: Cast hypnotic pattern over the group of bad guys in the rear (6-8). Affects 8 HD of creatures, Will save DC 17.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=19 ; d8+2=10 ; Tuesday March 14th, 2017 12:15:55 PM
"Maybe getting closer will help," he says to himself. He moves forward 30' to AN23 and fires a shot at #4 since he doesn't have a good shot at the sergeant.
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Move: AN23 Standard: Fire at #4 - Hit AC 19 for 10 damage.
Sid drops some oil on the guard below, burning him slightly. The guard seems somewhat more affected by this than the little bit of oil that hits him would seem to warrant
Sugar drops another grease spell, Guard 2 goes sprawling in a comedy routine worthy of Laurel and Hardy but Guard 3 manages to ignore it and stay upright.
Micah swings at the sergeant but misses
Zanderallen also misses the sergeant
Bartomus tries a new tack and produces some flame in his hands. The guards look upset at this.
Stohp decides that guard 5 really shouldn't have a weapon and disarms him
Dorbin throws a Hypnotic Pattern at the soldiers at the back but they totally ignore it (not saved, ignored it)
K advances and shoots at one of the guards and barely misses him.
The 3 guards at the back all fire at Bartomus and 2 of them hit him for a total of 7 damage
OOC : I gave you a +4 to your AC for cover, btw. Rolled well :-)
Then something surprising happens. The disarmed guard and sergeant pull back their hoods, revealing a bizarre visage Picture They then proceed to head but Micah
The guard misses but the Sergeant both hits him for 5 points of damage AND impales him on some sharp thorns growing out of his forehead (Micah is grappled). Assuming he hasn't been freed, Micah will take an additional 3 points of damage at the beginning of his round.
Guard 2 decides to swing from the ground and miraculously hits Zanderallen for 5 points of damage
Guards 3 and 4 also do well, both hitting Zanderallen for a combined total of 8 points of damage.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=12 ; Tuesday March 14th, 2017 4:03:00 PM
"So that's what Sid was talking about," K mutters when these things pull their hoods back. He moves up to AM28 to get line of sight on the sergeant that has Micah. He's not sure if these things are evil, but they're certainly up to no good. Taking a chance, K points to the sergeant. "Flower, preserve me and aid me in the smiting of these who would terrorize our home." He then fires at the smited sergeant.
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Move: AM28 Swift: Smite evil - Sergeant Attack: Fire bow at sergeant - Hit AC 12 (15 if smited) - miss
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=16 ; d20+11=20 ; 2d6=10 ; Tuesday March 14th, 2017 4:28:49 PM
Sid drops more oil, on the prone figure and rummages through his brain for any information about these plant people and their hopefully their weaknesses
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To Hit(#2): 16 Sneak Attack(If applicable): 10 Knowledge(local): 20
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=15 ; d6+4=6 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 1:11:30 AM
The bite of the arrows caused Bartomus to wince, yet now was the time to try his approach. He knelt down and reached out with his right hand and the flame it contained. He touched his flaming hand on the prone plant man and the grease that had spread across the area.
=== Touch melee with Prone Guard 2 taking a -4 to AC. => My attack roll was 15; 6 points damage Produce Flame 3/4 minutes remaining
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 15/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=24 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 1:53:57 AM
For some reason disarming them is suddenly less appealing to Stohp. No one could possibly guess why. Instead she tries to trip Guard 5 (24 to trip); with luck once he's on the ground he won't be grappling anyone.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday March 15th, 2017 9:16:25 AM
Dorbin kicks the ground when his spell had no effect, but then quickly starts summoning another to aid them.
OOC: Casting summon monster I for next round.
Micah (Zach posting for John) HP: 25/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=7 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 9:22:25 AM
More than willing to risk himself Micah grabs on to the sergeant and tries to open him up to a swing from Zanderallen. Unfortunately he can't find a way to maneuver the plant creature. -------------------- Aid another on Zander's attack misses target 10.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 36/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+7=18 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 9:27:28 AM
Taking just a moment Zander brings his shield hand in close, touching one of his wounds and calling on Domi to heal it. Then he attacks the sergeant, "Get off Micah you overgrown weed." ------------------- Swift action Lay on Hands [Heals 7 (rerolled 10, 4 uses remaining] Attack on S 18 to hit, 15 damage
DM PaulJ d20+1=11 ; d10=1 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=21 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d20+2=17 ; d3=3 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=12 ; d8=5 ; d20+12=20 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+5=16 Wednesday March 15th, 2017 5:01:51 PM Sometimes discretion may be the better part of valor?
K Advances and fires a bow at the sergeant, missing him
Sid attempts to throw more oil on the prone guard but misses him (does 1 pt of splash, though). He is pretty sure that whatever these things are they are something that he has not studied (none of your trained knowledges apply)
Bartomus reaches down and touches the prone guard who takes a whole lot of damage,
Stohp reaches out with his scaly arm and trips guard 5.
Dorbin, thinking that the battlefield isn't complicated enough ( :-)) decides to summon an ally to join the fray.
Micah attempts to position the sergeant for Zanderallens attack but fails
Zanderallen swings at the sergeant and comes reasonably close but misses
Guards 2 and 5 swing from the ground and, not surprisingly, both miss
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=25 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 6:30:23 PM
Laughter erupts overhead as the fight continues. With a special gleam in his eye as he looks over the tree people he drops the final pint he is holding and draws his scimitar. "My Cryingwood Beauties, any of you who don't want to become a bow, bolt, or arrow should give up now, because I swear by Ffloyd's Hammer I will turn your twisted forms into the most beautiful bows you magnificent magical monumental staves."
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To Hit(#2): 25
((Ok, so Sid doesn't know what they are, but he came here to eventually look for magical woods from the Cryingwood, and it seems to have come to him. That's all this is."
Micah (Zach posting for John) HP: 23/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 9:12:13 PM
Feeling the strength of the plant holding him Micah knows there is very little chance of wrestling free on his own. Realizing this he knows he needs to keep his allies fighting so they can rescue him. Calling upon Domi he channels his power, excluding the two injured enemies. ------------------------- Channel Energy, All within 30ft of AP 34 Heal 8 [1 use remaining] selective channeling excludes G2 and S
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=24 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 9:15:02 PM
Bolstered by Micah's steadfastness and healing Zanderallen swings again. This time his blow strikes much truer. -------------------- Attack S 24 to hit 15 damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=22 ; d6+4=9 ; Wednesday March 15th, 2017 11:54:01 PM
Bartomus looked at the flame in his hands and threw the flame at the guard standing to the right of the one he had touched. The ball splashed across the guard.
=== Against Guard No. 3 - Ranged touch attack - 22; damage = 9 Produce Flame 2m used of 4.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=15 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 9:29:01 AM
Stohp suddenly finds herself looking like a giant lizardish creature. She's so startled that she almost doesn't notice the arrow hitting her and the healing energies immediately to follow. This stupid hat is getting stranger and stranger. Still, no time to worry about that. She whips out her club and strikes at the sargent with all of her illusionary muscles (15 to hit).
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+2=4 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 10:09:00 AM
A dog appears at AP36 and its jaws snap out at the guards, but since it just arrived, it hits nothing but air.
Dorbin throws another grease spell back at the rear set of archers, hoping to slow them down.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+11=30 ; d8+6=12 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 10:55:48 AM
K stops a moment to center himself. He takes a breath, reacquires his target, and lets loose a masterful attack against the sergeant.
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Move: None Standard: Attack sergeant - Hit AC 30 for 12 damage. Will change target to 4 if the sergeant is already down (this will lower the damage to 8, however. Only the sergeant was smited.)
DM PaulJ d3=3 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+1=19 ; d8=5 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=19 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+6=12 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 6:35:37 PM "The battle continues as both sides weaken"
Sid seems highly amused by the thought of fighting plan men and throws a remaining flask of oil at guard 2, hitting him for 4 pts of fire damage
Michah uses up what is nearly his last channel to heal his allies
Zanderallen has had enough of this nonsense and hits the sergeant a very palpable blow but the sergeant is not quite out yet
Bartomus throws some flame at guard 3, hitting him solidly for 12 points of damage. Guard 3 is not at all happy but is still fighting
[OOC] By now, it is probably obvious to all of you that these guys are vulnerable to flame
Stohp is obviously startled by the malfunctioning hat of disguise and her swing misses the sergeant
Dorbin summons up a dog to attacjk one of the guards and throws still more grease. Although both guards ALMOST keep their feet neither quite manages it and both fall down.
K shows why one really does NOT want to be the target of a smting paladin as he fells the sergeant
The remaining guards surprisingly do NOT attempt to retreat when their leader goes down but instead continue fighting
Guard 2 actually manages to hit Zanderallen, even from the ground, for 5 pts of damage
Guard 3 gets a fine and solid hit into Zanderallen as well (crit) dealing 9 points of damage.
Guard 4 decides to join in on the attacks on Zanderallen. But misses.
Guard 5 swings wildy. Logic would dictate that it was at Micah but it really isn't clear that was his target the blow was so far off.
Guards 6 and 7 get to there feet and back out of the grease
Guard 8 amazingly manages to miss Stohp.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=15 ; d6+4=8 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 8:05:10 PM
Bartomus tossed one of the reappearing balls of fire in his palm at the prone guard at Zander's feet.
=== Produce flame - on Guard 2 - ranged touch attack 15; damage 8 3m of 4ms used
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=21 ; d20+7=14 ; d8-1=5 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday March 16th, 2017 9:16:52 PM
Sid with a bit of maniacal glee finishes chuckling. He sobers up a bit and shakes his head that they don't stop. He jumps down from the top, bounding down the side of the building like a circus performer to AN37, trying to account for the slipperiness of the ground. Assuming he is upright, he takes his scimitar and strikes at #2 who is prone(I think) using his position to go for serious damage.
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Acrobatics: 21 To Hit(#2): 14 Damage: 5 Sneak Attack: 4
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=21 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 1:23:02 AM
Guard four is now in range of Stohp! Joy! Giant lizard man reaches out and trips (21) him too. Now she's out of targets to trip again, and her ineffectual bonks won't do much. Hopefully her allies will clear out some more so she can advance and trip up more enemies safely. While she waits, she pokes at her hat again, hoping that it'll turn off, or at least make her look like the right gender again.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+2=14 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+3=16 ; d3=1 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 8:41:31 AM
The dog bites towards guard 3 (hit AC 14, dam 2) while Dorbin tries another tactic. He points at guard 5 and a small ball of acid flies towards it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 37/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+7=8 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 8:46:49 AM "Nice shooting K, and thank you Stohp." Zander's blade follows the guard on his descent towards the ground. Even with the advantage his swing doesn't come close. Too hard to reach the ground from up here. As he readjusts he takes a moment to heal some more of his injuries. ----------------- Attack Guard 4 Rolled a 1
Lay of Hands heals 9 [3 uses remaining]
Micah (Zach posting for John) HP: 23/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+9=10 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 8:50:57 AM
Finally free of the sergeant Micah tries to show guard 5 how to swing a weapon. Unfortunately all he demonstrates is the absolute coordination of followers of Domi. ------------------ Attack guard 5 rolled a 1
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=16 ; d8+2=5 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 9:57:06 AM
K grunts approvingly, glad that he managed to do something productive during this combat. He is a bit disappointed that the rest of these guys are still fighting, though, especially since Zander and Micah are doing Domi knows what up there.
The paladin moves up a bit (AO31) to get closer & takes aim at the guard that just walloped Zander.
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Move: AO31 Standard: Attack guard 3 (point blank range feat in effect) - Hit AC 16 for 5 damage.
Bartomus throws his fire but, given the fact that for some silly reason its harder to hit prone targets, misses OOC: That rule is WAY too broad but it is what it is
Sid scrambles down and finishes off guard 2
Stohp trips guard 4. She bonks her hat and the good news is that she looks female again
Dorbin has his dog bite guard 3 but the dog misses.He throws an acid splash that misses the prone guard.
Zanderallen misses wildly
Micah also misses, if possible even MORE wildly than Zanderallen
K advances and misses one of the guards
Then it is the guards turn
Guard 3 decides to try his luck with Sid but it is the round for really wild misses.
Guard 4 swings at Michah. See comment above about really wild misses
Guard 5 tries to gore Micah. He misses but, compared to most people this turn, its a fairly good blow
Guard 8 advances a step and shoots at Stohp hitting him a glancing blow (1 hp) Guard 6 advances, successfully managing to not slip in the grease, Guard 7 also advances. He slips a little in the grease but manages to not fall,
They both loose at Stohp, one hitting for 3 pts of damage
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=5 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 2:02:55 PM
K stops, breathes deep, and shuts out the noise of the combat. He envisions an arrow leaving his bow, whizzing past the heads of his friends harmlessly, and embedding itself in the enemy. He then proceeds to do just that.
***
Move: None Standard: Attack #3 - Hit AC 28 (Nat 20 - threat confirm 26) 10 damage.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+6=15 ; d8-1=6 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+11=30 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 2:33:45 PM
Sid ducks and hisses a bit as the line pushes around him, and then sees Dorbin's puppy. "Good puppy, just stay there for a moment when an arrow plunges deep into the Plant Person...
IF #3 is still active Sid will slash out with scimitar and widen whatever damaged crack he has to take him down. He then moves to AQ35.
ELSE Sid moves to AQ35, gliding on the grease and attacks #5 who is prone on the ground. Hoping to take him out quickly before the other three advance on him he shouts, "Wardd's knuckles drive home."
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To Hit(#2 or #5): 15 Damage: 6 Sneak Attack: 6 Acrobatics(To move on the grease): 30
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=4 ; Friday March 17th, 2017 8:43:20 PM
The flame returned but was a bit less vibrant. Bartomus looked at it and looked at the Guard still trying to attack Z. He flipped the ball of flame at the guard and watched he flame miss and then just disapate. He then looked back at his hands which this time remained empty. Bartomus sighed and let the glave fall back into his hands. Time to get busy.
''Can we push them further back?" Bartomus asked aloud. "They got us bottle necked here."
=== Against Guard 3 - Produce Flame - that is a miss.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=22 ; Sunday March 19th, 2017 2:04:47 PM
Stohp, now a giant female lizard creature, swipes out at one of the prone enemies with her mace (22 to hit guard 4).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 19 T: 9 FF: 18 CMD: 18 Party Treasury d20+11=16 ; 2d6+8=16 ; Sunday March 19th, 2017 4:33:14 PM
Zander stabs at the guard at his feet. He's unsure how much damage his blow actually does. ------- Attack Guard 4 16 to hit with prone 16 damage if a hit
Zachary subbing for Micah d20+9=23 ; d8+2=5 ; Sunday March 19th, 2017 4:38:00 PM
Micah tries his luck against the same guard. He finally lands a solid blow. ----------- Attack guard 4 23 to hit 5 damage
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+2=20 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+3=11 ; d3=1 ; Monday March 20th, 2017 8:26:58 AM
The dog looks for a target and attacks. Dorbin throws another tiny blob of acid towards guard 5.
OOC: Dog will attack 3 or 4 if standing. If not, charge to 7 Hit AC 20 (22 if 7), Damage: 3 Summoned Dog, Round 3/4: AC 13, bite +2, 1d4+1, HP: 6
K concentrates and then lets loose a nearly perfect shot at Guard 3, dispatching him
Sid slips through the grease like Michael Jackson and strikes guard #5
Bartomus throws the last of the flame ball at a guard but it misses
Stohp successfully hits Guard 4 for 5 pts of damage
Zanderallen tries to finish off guard 4 but misses him
Michah continues the gang up on poor guard 4, hitting him for 5 damage
Dorbin has his dog bite number 4, nearly but not quite dispatching the thing. He then shakes the splinters out of his mouth. Meanwhile Dorbin misses with his acid splash.
The remaining prone guards both swing from the ground at Sid. Only 1 blow hits, for 1 entire point of damage.
The archers at the back continue with their mission to take out the large Liontaur in from of them. All 3 arrows shoot into his skin for 10 points of damage. And there was much rejoicing on their side.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+7=10 ; d20+11=14 ; Monday March 20th, 2017 7:32:07 PM
"Tsk, I liked these pants, I always got good tips in them," Sid says as he whiffes at #5, and tries to stay on his feet.
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To Hit: 10 Acrobatics: 14
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 8/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=17 ; d8-1=5 ; Monday March 20th, 2017 10:00:17 PM
(OOC: Oh yeah, damage! That's totally a thing that you do. right. Also, the lontaur is me right?)
Stohp roars in pain and swipes at guard 4, hoping to finish him (18 to hit, 5 damage).
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=23 ; d8+2=5 ; Monday March 20th, 2017 11:43:24 PM
"We have to Clise with those archers, but I doubt I can make it across the grease", calls out Micah as he swings at guard 4, hoping to clear a path for the enlarged paladin.
===== To hit 23 for 5 points damage to guard 4
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=23 ; d8+2=6 ; Tuesday March 21st, 2017 9:38:48 AM
K makes note of the guard he downed, then wordlessly moves his aim to #8.
***
Move: None Standard: Attack #8 - Hit AC 23 for 6 damage.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+2=3 ; d20+3=17 ; d3=2 ; Tuesday March 21st, 2017 10:36:48 AM
The dog turns and charges towards one of the archers. When the dog hits the grease, it slides sideways and spins around completely, its legs going out to the sides as it tries to keep its balance. It fails and continues to fall, sliding in all directions. Just before it is about to slam into the guard, it winks out of existence.
Dorbin tries not to laugh and throws another tiny blob of acid at the archer (#7).
OOC: Dog will attack charge 7 Hit AC 5. Yeah, that's a one. Summoned Dog, Round 4/4: AC 13, bite +2, 1d4+1, HP: 6
Acid splash, Hit TOUCH AC 17, damage: 2
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=9 ; Tuesday March 21st, 2017 11:44:04 AM
Hoping those last two blows have finished off guard #4, Zander barely squeezes between the pools of grease down to where he can reach the archers. His focus on the grease gives him little time to line up his swing, which goes way wide. ------------------ Move to AP:AQ 36:37 Attack Guard 7 not even close
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=16 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=5 ; Tuesday March 21st, 2017 2:57:00 PM
Bartomus looked about and realized he was pinned in behind both Stohp and Zander. When Micah called out at the need to close, Bartomus agreed.
"That or spread out to where we can get shots off at them," Bartomus pulled out his sling and placed a stone into the pocket. He began swirling the sling about and let a stone fly at the Guard that was off to his right. ===== Movement action - pull out the sling and load it Standard action - let the rock fly? Attack of 16 against Guard 7, damage 3 (hit the button twice))not sure if ther is a deduct for getting by Z.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 8/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday March 21st, 2017 11:00:46 PM
(OOC: I posted and it went up private for some reason O.o Trying again.)
As Stohp shifts to attack, she notices her back end, or the back end of the male liontaur she currently appears to be, is clipping through K. It's a rather strange sight, her "Tail" flicking through him, furry tuft at the end showing on the other side of him momentarily before falling back through him.
Stohpswings at the prone guard 4, hitting him and putting him out of the battle
Michah swings at guard 5, hitting him but not putting him down
[b]KShoots guard 8 for 6 damage
Dorbin's dog comedically decides that it is time to go home while Dorbin does a little bit of damage to guard 7
Zanderallen advances and misses the guards
Bartomus pulls out his sling and loads it OOC: Its an action to load a sling. Fortunately it doesn't matter since you'd have missed anyways.
Sid does ????. I assume it misses
Guard 5 swings at Sid, hitting for 5 points of damage. The gore also grabs onto Sid.
Sid is grappled and will take 1 point at the beginning of his turn if he is still grappled at that point
The archer guards proceed to keep trying to kill Stohp, Only 1 arrow hits and that for only 2 points of damage. Zanderallen's attack of opportunity failed to connect
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 8:52:08 AM
Dorbin can't see the enemy through all the other people and he considers if he should have learned magic to heal people. In the meantime, he dismisses his grease spell to allow the others to move up if they desire.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=19 ; d6+1=5 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 9:43:01 AM
As the guards retreated, a few of the Shields moved forward creating gaps and giving everyone a bit more room. Bartomus loaded another bullet and begun spinning his wrist. With a quick flick, he sent another his wrist the flicked the sling at the one Guard that seemed to be standing true. ============ Attack 19 on Guard 8, damage 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=10 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 10:51:04 AM "Seems you like big targets, let me give you a new one." Zanderallen moves up to close with the archers, his speed unfortunately not quite enough to get next to all of them. He then takes a chop at guard 6. ----------------------- Move to AR:AS 39:40 Attack Guard 6 misses with a 10
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=16 ; d8+2=4 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 11:33:00 AM
K continues his assault on #8, but moves to #6 if #8 is downed by Bart's sling.
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Move: None Standard: Attack #8 (or #6 if #8 is down) - Hit AC 16 for 4 damage.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=8 ; d8+2=3 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 12:50:46 PM
Micah is torn between moving up to engage the archers and defending Sid. With a shudder he remembers the thorny embrace of the sergeant who grappled him and decides to attack the elf's prone enemy. Not even waiting to see the effect of his swing, he moves closer to the archers.
======== Hit AC 14 (included prone and grapple) Damage 3 Single move to AQ38
Sid (Andrew) HP:25/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=29 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 1:01:17 PM
Sid yells out as he gets hit and the prone tree person grabs his legs and slips out of his grasp, dancing back a bit and swinging his scimitar a bit as he gets ready for his next attack against number #5. "If you're not just some tree beast, you should surrender now," Sid says to the tree person.
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Escape Artist: 29
((I'm assuming that his CMD isn't higher than 29))
DM PaulJ d20+1=13 ; d20+1=17 ; d20-1=11 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 7:27:39 PM The monsters flee. Most of them, at least
OOC: IF you wish to immediately pursue then we'll have to stay in rounds. If you aren't going to do so then we can arm wave dropping the one remaining guard (he does NOT surrender) and drop out of initiative
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 9:13:07 PM
Bartomus moved up behind Z. "We need to chase after them. We have to figure out where they are going and claim back more of the streets.
============== I am for moving forward and pursuit.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 6/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=11 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2017 1:30:43 AM
Stohp, bloodied and injured, lags back. "I'm to injured to pursue, they'd turn around and kill me in a second."
She does whack at 5 again, but misses due to being distracted by the soon-to-start chase.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Thursday March 23rd, 2017 8:32:56 AM
Dorbin says, "Let them go. Perhaps we can question this one on the ground and learn more about what is going on."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Thursday March 23rd, 2017 3:23:37 PM "Hold up there big fellow. They could be pulling us into an ambush and we've had quite a bit taken out of us. But if Micah makes the call to pursue I'll lead the way.", Zander is ready to go running after the plant men but holds pending a call from Micah. And with his armor he realizes that they'll outrun him in a foot race.
Sid (Andrew) HP:20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+6=19 ; d8-1=3 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2017 5:50:37 PM
Sid is still fighting off the tree person and hacks at him again with his scimitar, digging a furrow out of his woody hide. "Sometimes I forget why I like bows, until times like this."
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To Hit(#5): 19 Damage: 3
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d6=6 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2017 6:25:55 PM
K walks up behind Stohp and slaps her in the back. "You look terrible. Let me help," he says as he stitches up some of Stohp's wounds (6 HP back to Stohp).
He sees Sid continue to beat on the downed guard. "Woah, fellah. He's down and disarmed. Let's not kill him just to kill him."
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d8=7 ; d8=4 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2017 9:09:21 PM "Let's regroup before we charge ahead," says Micah stolidly, hiding his desire to run down their fleeing foes.
Without much thought he grabs the quiver from the nearest down archer and lifts it toward K and Sid.
"Anyone know what these things are," he then asks, gesturing toward the slain plant things. Thinking also of the plague victims in Trash, he adds "I am getting tired of being attacked by produce." Saying this, he joins K in healing Stoph [15 HP to her].
Looking around in surprise, he blurts out, "Hey, what happened to Liam?"
======= [OOC: where is the bakery from here? Micah knows, but John doesn't.] CMW for 15 hp to Stoph using Silence spell slot
((Ok, I wasn't very clear on this, but I think this guy is goring me with something cause I'm still taking damage from it.))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=22 ; 2d8+1=13 ; Thursday March 23rd, 2017 10:40:49 PM "I really believe we need to move forward. We don't want to have the resetting their barricades and doing it with even more muscle." Bartomus said aloud.
==== I had moved behind Zander, not sure if I can actually pull off an attack on the prone plant thing that gored Sid. If I can, here is the rolls for an attack with the Glave - reach weapon - 22 with 13 in damage.
DM PaulJ Thursday March 23rd, 2017 10:54:32 PM There is at least a hiatus in the battle
The group finishes off the last plant man here and, while some aren't convinced, decide to spend at least a little time regrouping.
Lets drop out of initiative for the moment while you decide what to do.
You have some unconscious plant men. All the humans are either dead or have fled, never ever to return :-).
Sid (Andrew) HP:20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday March 24th, 2017 1:56:19 AM
"Dorbin, K, may you please come here and check this guy out. I was wondering if he was a tree person or a man who ingested dubious bread and became a treeman." Sid says very loudly looking down at the stilled form of #5 who gored him so viciously.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+11=24 ; Friday March 24th, 2017 8:36:07 AM
Dorbin heads over to check the thing out to see what he can see (spellcraft: 24).
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d6=4 ; Friday March 24th, 2017 9:43:40 AM
K wanders over to Sid. "No idea," is all he says regarding the plant man. He looks around, once again irked that The Float didn't see need to have a stronger law presence down here.
The paladin produces a length of rope and hands it to Sid. "You probably know more about tying people up than I do." There's no judgement in the statement, ham-handed as it may be. He puts a hand on Sid's shoulder as he hands it over, stitching him back together somewhat.
Heal 4 HP on Sid.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+3=19 ; Friday March 24th, 2017 10:06:26 AM "Alright, the what's the plan? If we wait, who ever is behind that thing and it's twigmates can gather more people to their cause with gold or intimidation." Bartomus said as he watched the effort to tie up the unconscious plant man thing.
"If we head down that way, we may encounter even more of these things in numbers we cannot deal with." Bartomus tried to remember his various lessons from his recent training trying to remember about this area of the Float and what these creatures might be.
=== Knowledge of Float - 19
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Friday March 24th, 2017 2:10:53 PM "Good fighting Sid.", Zander accompanies the statement with a pat on the shoulder, further healing his injuries. He then goes to one of the buildings and knocks on the door, "Hello? Anybody home? We're trying to find out what's going on here."
Sid heals 11 Lay on Hands [3 remaining]
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Friday March 24th, 2017 4:18:01 PM
Bartomus walked up to another door and rapped his hand on it. "Open up, the streets are clear, and the barricade is down. Anybody able to help?"
Bartomus looked back at Z and shrugged.
AN41
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Friday March 24th, 2017 5:26:50 PM
Micah takes a quick survey of the Shield members and the area. He waits to see the result of Bart's and Zander's inquiries.
Unless something requiring further attention arises, he states, "Let's form up and proceed. I agree that, now that we are somewhat refreshed and restocked," this last he says with a gesture to the various quivers of arrows lying around, "we should continue to our original objective. Zander, you and I form front rank again with the rest coming along as you see best. Sid, your reconnaissance continues to be critical. You care to take point?" Assuming everyone joins in, he starts the progression and calls out, "To the bakery!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=21 ; d20+8=21 ; Friday March 24th, 2017 6:07:54 PM
Stohp feels much better as the healing energy floods into her. Taking her position behind the meat shields she follows along as the group proceeds, keeping her eyes peeled for anything interesting or suspicious (Perception 21).
DM PaulJ Friday March 24th, 2017 10:35:59 PM
The group does a little bit of healing and regrouping
Dorbin looks at the plant men but sees no magical auras on it except for a couple of potions that it has.
There is no immediate reaction to rapping on doors. Not surprisingly, really, as people are probably all cowering under their beds and trying frantically to not attract attention
OOC: Amongst the options that the group has are (PCs ALWAYS choose a different one from the ones that I list :-()
1) Take some time to start talking with the locals, try and interrogate the plants, search the remaining bodies for loot, etc. You'd expect this to take on the order of 3 or 4 minutes to complete.
2) Advance immediately down the street.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Saturday March 25th, 2017 12:48:38 PM
"Thanks K and Z, that feels much better." Sid takes the rope and tosses the tree people he's supposed to tie up before he does so. When he ties them up he makes sure the rope isn't on any thorns or anything that would weaken it. "I'll be ready for recon in a moment Micah, give me a moment."
Once he is done Sid stands and stretches and looks around. "Hey we're hotstuff?"
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Saturday March 25th, 2017 4:27:56 PM
K looks down at the prone figure, then back at Micah. "We're not going to at least talk to this guy?"
If the answer is no, K's prepared to move.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Saturday March 25th, 2017 10:05:17 PM "Makes sense," says Micah in reply to K. "We might learn something useful and we do not really have surprise on our side."
Might as well check out what these fellows have on them, too."
Not expecting to find much, nonetheless Micah casts detect magic and starts scanning the fallen for auras, especially the sergeants.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Sunday March 26th, 2017 11:14:46 AM
Bartomus aided in the search of the tree creatures that were put down by the Shields. "Folks, I wonder if we shouldn't take up a watch here. See if we can crash and sleep in one of these stores here. Just don't think we want to create a situation where we have another set of barricades to break through tomorrow."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Sunday March 26th, 2017 11:14:46 AM
Bartomus aided in the search of the tree creatures that were put down by the Shields. "Folks, I wonder if we shouldn't take up a watch here. See if we can crash and sleep in one of these stores here. Just don't think we want to create a situation where we have another set of barricades to break through tomorrow."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=21 ; Sunday March 26th, 2017 3:31:00 PM
(Ignore roll, buggy left-over from my last power)
Stohp searches the fallen for any clues, especially any that could provide a hint as to what they are and/or what they were doing. While doing so she scoops up any valuables or gear they have that look useful.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=24 ; Sunday March 26th, 2017 3:33:18 PM
(last post... tired, can't type.)
Perception 24 for searching the bodies and unconscious.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+12=21 ; Sunday March 26th, 2017 4:49:16 PM
Since the rest of the group is taking some time to look things over Zanderallen continues on his search for a local to talk to, knocking on doors and calling out, "This is Zanderallen of the Silver Shields. We are trying to find out what is going on here. If someone would talk to me I would greatly appreciate it. We will protect you from whatever force has barricaded these streets."
Diplomacy 21
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=23 ; Monday March 27th, 2017 8:45:19 AM
While the others search the bodies and attempt to engage the locals, Dorbin steps back a bit and tries to keep watch for anything on the rooftops, or anything approaching the group in any direction (perception: 23).
DM PaulJ Monday March 27th, 2017 9:26:41 PM
The group takes some time to loot the bodies, try to communicate with the plant men, and talk to the locals.
The sergeants were both armed with masterwork falchions and masterwork composite longbows (the normal sergeant had a Str modifier of +2, the plant sergeant had a Str modifier of +1)
in addition, the human sergeant had 3 +1 flaming arrows while the plant sergeant had 3 +1 frost arrows. They both had a potion of cure moderate wounds, a potion of divine favour, a masterwork chain shirt, and an elixir of hiding.
From the guards (including the human guards who weren't scooped up by their comrades) you get a total of 12 potions of cure light wounds, 24 tanglefoot bags, 24 thunderstones, 12 longbows, 400 gold
The plant men just look at you stoicly, refusing to even speak let alone answer any questions. No threats move them.
Somebody comes to the door at AP 28. He looks like he has just stumbled out of bed and is still mostly asleep
"Who R you? Why you making so much noise? Go away. Let me sleep"
Heal check 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The man is clearly drugged. }
Heal check 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {And not by a drug that you recognize (ie, its something strange)}
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday March 27th, 2017 9:35:34 PM
Sid looks at things and says, "I'll store the longbows, and any tanglefoot bags and thunderstones that no body wants. If I'm going forward then I think I can make good use of them. Oh, and at least 2 potions of cure light wounds." Then he turns to K, "How do you want to split up these +1 arrows? And you can have the composite longbow. It looks nice and I'm happy with Lhysandri," he says patting his longbow.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) d20+7=14 ; Monday March 27th, 2017 9:36:31 PM
Bartomus turned to look at the sleeper who was grousing about the noise they had been making. He shrugged and looked back at the various captives. [b]"So, what do we do with the bodies of those who didn't surrender?"[/B}
DM MikeK - quick interruption Monday March 27th, 2017 10:03:19 PM
There is a 'pfft', and suddenly Micah has company.
Standing next to the cleric is a half orc. He's wearing a white smock with the word 'CATACOMBS' printed in large red block letters on his back and chest.
Additionally, a sign floats above his head. In red letters on white background is - "DELIVERY GUY. DO NOT KILL."
The half orc hands a box to Micah, and looks over at Shtop. "You got yours, correct ma'am?"
If not, the half orc reaches into a portable hole, and his hands reappear with a shield for the minotaur.
"Some fight, huh?" the half orc notes, and then disappears with another 'pfft'
-- OOC - Purchases from last month. I believe all are caught up now.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Tuesday March 28th, 2017 9:20:47 AM
Dorbin looks in awe at all the potions. He says, "Wow, I've never seen that much magical juice in one place, ever. I can certainly hold onto the healing potions and use them on people if you guys want me to."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday March 28th, 2017 9:31:18 AM
K sighs. "They never talk. Not sure why I bothered." He looks around. "What's the call, boss?" he asks Micah.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+5=23 ; d20+12=25 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2017 9:43:57 AM
Zanderallen is a first confused at why someone would be sleeping in at this hour, then he notices the signs and examines the man closer. (Heal 23) . "Guys, this man is drugged. It's not anything I recognize but it looks bad. By all that's holy, I bet this whole street is drugged! Sir, how much do you remember since Mask Day? Do you know that the street has been barricaded? If you don't remember I'll leave you be and you can go back to bed." Zander tries to be be calm and gentle with the man after he gets over his shock of discovered is drugged condition. (Diplomacy 25)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 16/13/12 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday March 28th, 2017 11:34:09 AM
Stohp is startled by the sudden appearance of the Half-orc. When he speaks to her she jumps slightly. "Uhh... no, I didn't." As he hands it to her she stops and stares. It's beautiful! It's made of silver, perfectly round and unadorned. Polished to a mirror sheen it glints and sparkles in the light. She stares at her reflection into it until the "pfft" brings her back to reality with a start. "Thank you!" she calls, but he's already gone.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday March 28th, 2017 12:04:35 PM
(Updating header...)
"Oh, I'd like some of those tanglefoot bags please."
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+9=22 ; d8+1=9 ; Tuesday March 28th, 2017 2:09:41 PM "Rusty tongs!" exclaims Micah after they search the fallen, "These are some well equipped underlings."
Not realizing at first what the half orc up to until he disappears, he never got a chance to offer a gratuity. He shrugs and opens the box. When he realizes what it is he pulls it out and waves his newly acquired wand for the other Shields to see. "Cleric in a stick," he proclaims with a flourish. He then approaches Stohp and tries it on her, fully healing her wounds.
Micah takes one of the thunderstones, saying in reply to Sid's suggestion, "Sounds good to me, but given how many of these we have, perhaps each of the rest of us should take one. If nothing else, we can use them to alert the others should one of us get separated and in trouble."
In reply to Dorbin's suggestion, after seeing that Sid provisioned himself, nods in agreement.
Not knowing what to do about the apparently drugged residents, Micah chooses to proceed with going to what he believes is the source or at least the location of the next piece of the puzzle. "Are we ready to proceed to the bakery?" he asks after everyone has completed their provisioning.
===== Heal 22 [i]CLW[/i[ from wand for 9 on Stohp
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Tuesday March 28th, 2017 4:16:03 PM
Bartomus picked out one of the thunderstones and turned it about in his hands. He shrugged and and tucked it into one of the small pouches that hung off of his wide leather belt. He watched with interest the deilvery man who literally popped into the recently liberated square, pass out a few things and then vanished as quickly as he had appeared. The Float sure isn't the grass plains, Bartomus thought to himself.
"I am with you Micah, we need to figure out what is going on and the bakery makes the most sense," he agreed and started to head down the corridor with his glave resting on his shoulder.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 28th, 2017 10:03:46 PM
Sid begins making three tanglefoot arrows.
DM PaulJ Tuesday March 28th, 2017 10:52:44 PM "yeah. Street. Barricaded. Guards did it. I think. Uh, what was that again?
Hey, somebody has robbed me!!! Was that you?"
OOC: In game terms, it is obvious from that heal check that he is both poisoned and has taken lots of wisdom damage. Short term symptomatic relief can come from lesser restoration and such treatment is necessary to get him more alert and responsive. Stopping the poison from doing more damage can be accomplished by heal checks, antitoxin or neutralize poison spells.
But it looks like you're going to head to the bakery, which is fine with me. There is an entrance to the two story building just south of where you are, and the entrance appears to be unlocked and untrapped.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=23 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+11=27 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 3:01:44 AM
WHEN EVERYONE IS READY TO ROLL: Sid will turn to the Shields and nodding to Micah says, "If we're ready to move to the bakery I'll take point and check out the front door and do the scouting thing. Please give me a moment to wave you up before rushing into the door. Don't worry, I won't get too far ahead." Sid smiles and looks at them.
IF they agree Sid will try and stealth to the door and verify that it is not locked and trapped, and peer inside.
ELIF they have other things to do he will want
ELSE he will let them charge on and take to the upper stories to provide a higher look out.
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Stealth: 23 Perception: 24 Disable Device: 22
or
Stealth:23 Perception: 24 Acrobatics: 27
((OK GUYS, I'm ready for how you want to approach this.))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday March 29th, 2017 9:34:15 AM
Dorbin graps his crossbow and says, "I've used up nearly all my spells with that mob, so I can't be of much help. I can shoot this thing, but I'm not real good at it."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 10:10:43 AM
K is more than happy to claim the frost/fire arrows, but will split them with Sid if he wants some too.
When the approach begins, the paladin watches the group's rear. He scans any windows that look down on the bakery entrance w/ a frost arrow notched, ready for any hostile appearances.
***
Readied action: Attack any hostiles appearing from behind. Hit AC 12 (miss, most likely)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday March 29th, 2017 10:22:20 AM
His heart aching a little Zander leaves the man to go to the bakery with the others. He wants to aid the man but looking around the entire street of houses whose inhabitants are probably in the same state he knows they need to find the root of the problem. "We did not rob you. But we are going to go find who did. This area is dangerous at the moment, especially in your impaired state. Please stay inside and we will find whoever did this and work to undo it. Stay safe friend."
Joining the others heading towards the bakery he remains silent. A righteous anger at those who would deliberately endanger the lives of so many innocents for personal gain replacing the ache in his heart.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=12 ; Wednesday March 29th, 2017 3:33:08 PM
Stohp stays well back, new shield on her back and tanglefoot bag in hand. She keeps her eyes open, watching for any threats (perception 12).
Charnum's Bakery
DM PaulJ Wednesday March 29th, 2017 6:53:35 PM
The group heads down to the bakery,
Sid, scouting ahead, is pretty sure that the entrance is neither locked nor unlocked.
What was a storefront has been converted into a billets for 16 guards. The room contains eight cots, and sixteen packs, two per cot. The packs have basic sundries only, as the men keep on their person anything remotely valuable.
Stairs on the north side lead to a second floor.
A platform sits in the south side. A series of ropes and pulleys are attached, so that it can be raised and lowered to/from the second floor. Basically, a service elevator for bulky supplies like grain, etc.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday March 29th, 2017 9:17:40 PM
[OOC: Assuming Sid does so...]
When Sid waves them in, Micah trots to join him. While waiting for the others to join, he asks their scout In hushed tones, "How do you want to play this?"
Awaiting their next step, he grips his shield securely and makes sure his hammer is loose in his belt. He tries to remember how many guards they fought compared to the number of cots and tries to discern whether the officers slept in this room or not.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2) Thursday March 30th, 2017 12:31:44 AM
Bartomus followed Micah trying to keep pace with him. He passed through the double doors into the reconfigured room and looked about. When he saw the stairs, he moved over to the base of the stairs.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=24 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 3:37:00 AM
Sid sees the empty barracks and motions to the rest of the shields. He silently moves through the barracks with his eyes straining to find any inconsistency. He makes his way to the stairs, motioning any eager shield to stay back as he peers up them.
IF everything is alright he motion them forward again, and walk up the stairs.
ELSE Sid will halt everyone and silently let them know how many beings are waiting for them.
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Stealth: 24 Perception: 24
((I know we haven't worked out a handsign yet, but Sid would do something like: Motion you to stop, point upstairs, hold up a number of fingers that equals the guards he saw. Very basic, very simple.))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=22 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 9:02:57 AM
Letting the others lead the way, Dorbin brings up the rear, keeping watch behind them with his crossbow at the ready (perception: 22).
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:07:57 AM
K continues to cover the group's rear. When the rest of them move, he follows.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=12 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 1:06:22 PM
Stohp advances, eyes peeled (12 perception).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=21 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 4:52:16 PM
Bartomus followed after Sid, nodding at the hand signs. He kept his eyes open and listened as he headed up the stairs with his fellow Shields.
==== Perception roll 21
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=14 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 5:54:18 PM
Advancing and waiting on Sid's queues Zanderallen keeps his own eyes and ears peeled for any trouble. Perception 14
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday March 30th, 2017 6:24:18 PM
Micah anxiously watches Sid has he reconnoiters the upper floor. Feeling light headed, he realizes he has been holding his breath. He forces himself to take a calm and quiet breath all the while keeping his eyes intently focuses on the slender elf.
DM PaulJ Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:02:47 PM
The group heads upstairs
At first glance it is obvious that this is the actual bakery and also a storage area.
Two boxes lie near the lift, each about a quarter full of seed.
Shelves of flours and various baking utensils and ingredients line the north wall.
On the west side of the room are three ovens.
Racks of cooling bread line the southern wall.
In the southeast (lavender shaded area on map), is a haphazard pile of candlesticks, silverware, porcelain, etc
The group trivially spots two Hands Of Love Acolytes hiding behind the racks.
When they are spotted, they both step into view with their hands raised. Both look afraid but only one speaks immediately
"Please, please don't kill us. Just take whatever you want and leave"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+5=13 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:12:37 PM "Actually, we are hoping you can tell us why you all are here? Not the owner or his staff," Bartomus countered with an attempted gruffness in his voice. ============ intimidate = 13
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=23 ; d20+9=10 ; Thursday March 30th, 2017 10:30:39 PM
Sid waves everyone up and with his scimitar out looks for other hidden people, doors or objects.
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Stealth: 23 Perception: 10(Nat 1!)
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday March 30th, 2017 11:00:07 PM
With a glance to K and Zanderallen, Micah then nods his head in the direction of the acolytes. He is not unaware of the irony of K dealing with members of the Hands of Love.
He then casts detect magic and looks for any auras, starting with the pile of wares.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday March 31st, 2017 2:08:47 AM
Sid misses the crates of seed and other stuff and enjoys the delightful smell of the baking bread. "Hmmm, wish that wasn't drugged," he murmurs to himself.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Friday March 31st, 2017 8:27:47 AM
Dorbin stays with K at the stairs to guard while the others do the talking.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday March 31st, 2017 10:33:08 AM
Stohp stays outside. Until her Hat of Disguise is working properly she'd better not go in and scare the poor guys with a giant lizard monster.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+5=17 ; Friday March 31st, 2017 11:16:37 AM
K stows his bow and walks over to the acolytes. He stands tall, the symbol of Flower prominent on his chest. "I swear, I've spent nearly my entire life as a paladin cleaning up after you people. Just when I think we can have some common ground, this happens.
"You will tell us what this racket is all about. I am offering you one, and only one, chance to show you two are worthy of the patience and love Flower demands of me."
Intimidate: 17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Friday March 31st, 2017 4:41:45 PM
Following Micah's nod, Zander directs his gaze over the two acolytes and the rest of the room. His stern countenance revealing his concentration as he focuses his power to use 'Detect Evil', hoping to find any hidden auras and determine whether these two acolytes possess any divine power of their own. If he detects any auras he will alert Micah with a sign and maintain concentration to learn more about them.
DM PaulJ Friday March 31st, 2017 10:33:36 PM
Other than what the characters brought with them, there is nothing magical or evil in the room
The group decides that being intimidating is the way to go with the two Acolytes and proceed to threaten their lives. Fairly poorly but with some success.
The same acolyte who spoke before speaks while the other remains silent,
"I'm not totally sure. Most of the leadership of the temple were selected as undercrats, leaving Father Arellius in charge. We've been putting that seed into the bread. It makes the eaters really happy and easy to control. Also makes them very tired.
Which let the guards start looting the houses with no difficulties. Well, until you showed up.
But all I did was what I was told to do. When you're an Acolyte, that is what you do! Please don't kill me"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Friday March 31st, 2017 11:24:22 PM "Seed, where did you get the seed?" Bartomus asked as he watched K talk to the two nervous acolytes. "Who is Father Arellius?"
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Saturday April 1st, 2017 5:36:13 PM
With a glance to K and Zanderallen, Micah then nods his head in the direction of the acolytes. He is not unaware of the irony of K dealing with members of the Hands of Love.
He then casts detect magic and looks for any auras, starting with the pile of wares.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=17 ; d20+9=22 ; Saturday April 1st, 2017 10:18:39 PM
Sid takes some rolls of fresh baked sleep bread and puts it into his haversack, distracted by the smells before he walks over to the seed and looks it over.
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Sleight of Hand: 17 Perception: 22
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+5=6 ; Sunday April 2nd, 2017 2:48:07 PM
K stares at the acolytes for a moment, then loses his mind.
"YOU POISONED YOUR NEIGHBORS TO MAKE THEM EASIER TO ROB? HOW DOES THAT EVEN SERVE CAEROLDRA? DO THEY HAVE A PASSION FOR HAVING THEIR STUFF STOLEN, OR DO YOU TWO JUST HAVE A PASSION FOR IDIOCY?"
He paces a bit, his eyes never leaving the two. "Days ago you lot were trying, and succeeding, to generate goodwill around this place, and now you follow orders to loot these same people?" He grabs the acolyte who pulled the "just doing what we're told" card. "I don't give a tinker's cuss what you were told to do. For goodness sakes, man, you serve the goddess of passion! HOW IS BLINDLY FOLLOWING ORDERS FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION?"
He lets go of the acolyte. "You lot will tell us everything you know about this Father Arellius. Your entire organization is about to learn what happens when you threaten the homes of our neighborhood."
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Sunday April 2nd, 2017 4:33:08 PM
[OOC] Post from Saturday was a duplicate post. Other than the date, I have no explanation for how that occurred.
Astonished by K's outburst, Micah's mouth falls open. Recovering from his initial shock, he glances at Zanderallen to confirm that those words had not just come out of the other paladin's mouth.
Having verified that his ears did not deceive him, he continues to look on, torn between preparing to restrain the paladin of Flower or assist him in any forthcoming violence.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Sunday April 2nd, 2017 5:06:38 PM
Giving the sign that the room is clear Zander was preparing to try a gentler hand with the two acolytes to try and get them to see the error of their way and free them from the influence of evil minds. Any thought of doing so quickly dissipates as K gives them what for. 'I guess we are giving them some hard love today.'
"I would listen to the man if I were you two. Hard love and hard knocks often go hand in hand. And you two heavily involved in the robbery of an entire street. Even down on the Fence I think the guards will not be so pleased. You better start working to right that wrong."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Sunday April 2nd, 2017 6:32:30 PM
Stohp hears the yelling, though she isn't sure what it's about. Rushing into the room she stops when she sees everyone is fine. Walking closer she stays silent, watching over the other's shoulders. Her hat is still malfunctioning, making it seem like an enormous lizard creature is looming behind K, frowning down at them with arms crossed.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Sunday April 2nd, 2017 10:42:18 PM
Bartomus was startled by K's outburst, but when he heard the sound of footsteps coming up behind K, he was even more surprised to see the head of an enormous lizard. He nervously smiles at it and then turns back to watching the interrogation.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Monday April 3rd, 2017 10:09:08 AM
Dorbin keeps guard over the stairs and whispers to no one in particular, "I think we need to know where to find this fellow first, then we might see more answers."
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=15 ; Monday April 3rd, 2017 4:59:35 PM
Sid walks over and peers around K. "Guys," he says to the acolytes, "I can't restrain him an they're not really wanting to do so. I think it's in your best interest to give up everything you know." He then goes over to the and such and inspects them.
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Perception: 15
DM MikeK Monday April 3rd, 2017 7:22:40 PM
The two acolytes, one an older human with a paunch, and the other a skinny human boy just barely into his whiskers, are not warriors by any means. Both were already having trouble keeping it together due to the mere presence of the gore soaked, well armed, and possibly unfriendly group of individuals that have entered their bakery.
As K removes all doubt about 'possibly' unfriendly, the man turns sheet white, and the boy messes himself. Words flow out of the man's mouth in a torrent, while the boy, blubbering incessantly, can only manage to nod emphatically along.
"Father Arellius is in charge of the Temple now that Six and the others got selected and he's a Hard Love believer while Six was Soft Love so he said we were changing tactics and we had to follow along or he and that taur-dragon fellow were gonna kill us both and the Temple didn't loot anyone it was the taur-dragon fellow's men and they're the ones that brought in the seed I heard from the Woods and they been bringing it in in shifts and resting downstairs at least they were until that last crew came in all messed up and now no ones gone back and we're running out of seed and Father Arellius and the taur-dragon fellow are getting awfully mad and we just wanna stay out of everyone's way and bake bread."
No one detects any sign of deception in his words.
Sid gives the seeds a glance, but other than being tiny and not something he's seen before, he can't really tell anything.
Micah notes some very low level magic emanations coming from the pile of goods, and spots an Everburning Torch.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Monday April 3rd, 2017 9:55:59 PM "Ok, ok, well now where is the Taur-dragon fellow staying? Is he coming and checking in on you all, or just having you report to him?" Bartomus asked with some uncertainty as to how the workings of the temple were playing out.
"K, we need to have some of these other followers come here, reduce their numbers and such. Maybe we can have the acolytes make bread, minus the seed, so they think things are working as they planned?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Tuesday April 4th, 2017 8:29:34 AM 'For a religion about freeing yourself to follow your own passions, they seem to slip into total control of their followers quite often.', letting his thoughts remain just thoughts Zanderallen shakes his head, sad that these two have been reduced to such straits. "Well seems like Arellius and Shredds are both to be held responsible here. I have some unfinished business with them both. Unfortunately taking the temple head on would most likely result in a blood bath, however we need to confront Arellius and Shredds and stop them. I wonder who or what attacked the last crew to go to the woods?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=21 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 9:39:38 AM
Dorbin heads over to a window to look out to see if anyone is approaching the bakery from outside (Perception: 21).
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday April 4th, 2017 10:05:40 AM
K nods at Bart's suggestion. "Maybe, but it may be better to take all the seeds they're using and wait for them to come to us." He looks at the acolytes and asks, "where are the seeds, anyway? Are there more at the temple?"
He waits until the Shields have finished questioning the acolytes, then addresses them directly. "You have made poor choices, but my lady dictates you are worthy of love. If a simple life of baking is truly what you want, go talk to Mother Melody or Sister Delphia at the temple of Flower. Tell them K sent you, and confess what you've done. Leave any part of your crimes out, and Melody will know. Do not underestimate that woman."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday April 4th, 2017 10:30:07 AM
Stohp leans against a nearby wall (carefully) and ponders. The Undercity was attacked by that plant-based plague, now plant men are serving Shredds and the election took out the non-extremist leaders of the Hand of Love. There seems to be a connection between all of those events, which is disturbing. Once the two men are gone and they're alone she shares her thoughts with the group.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=30 ; d20+6=14 ; Tuesday April 4th, 2017 3:51:08 PM
Sid takes out his mug, fills it with the seed and puts it back in his haversack. "Seed's over here," Sid yells, "there's about [estimate in pounds] left."
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Slight of Hand: 30 Profession(Merchant): 14 ((To give a good estimate of how much seed there should be left.))
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 4th, 2017 6:29:59 PM "This could be handy," says Micah as he picks up and stows the discovered everburning torch in his pack.
After collecting that item, he watches and listens to the others. When K makes his offer to the poor acolytes, he smiles in admiration of the paladin's kindness and thoughtfulness.
DM MikeK Tuesday April 4th, 2017 7:51:58 PM Micah picks up the Everburning Torch from the pile of goods. A nagging memory reminds he and the rest of the Shields that the fat baker mentioned that pile is composed of items Shredd’s men have stolen from the local citizenry.
Sid helps himself to some of the seed, and notes to all that there’s about 5 lbs left.
Shtop ponders recent developments, wondering about the connection.
Bartomus asks about Shredd’s location. “His quarters are on the third floor of the Temple,” the elder baker offers. The boy adds, “He just talks with the mercs. We go see Father Arellius after our shift is over.”
K offers the acolytes a way out of this predicament, which both readily agree to. They rise to leave, but are still within earshot when K, Bartomus, and Zanderallen begin discussing next steps. At the mention of remaining opponents, the older man pauses. And then turns.
“Um, once you get past the taur-dragon’s men, there’s only a few left who’ll fight you,” he says quietly. “There are some Soft Love advocates left on the second floor of the temple. Arellius agreed to leave them alone as long as they stayed there. And with the Undercrat thing, others just left. Its really just Arellius and the taur-dragon and their guards on the third floor.”
Dorbin takes a look down Crook Street, but it remains empty.
If nothing else is asked, the two bakers hurry out of the bakery, and down Crook Street until they are out of sight.
Also, everyone will note that this second floor is much bigger than the room on the first floor that the group entered. So, there must be more space on the first level of this building. Sid recalls there are interior walls and doors opposite the stairs in that first floor room. [ooc - adding this as I’m not sure it was mentioned to you before you came upstairs.]
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Tuesday April 4th, 2017 9:43:09 PM "So, we have a bit of a dilemma, we either continue to go down and deal with each fortified building or street crossing; or, we find a way to move quickly after the acolytes who I think just said that they report to that Father after their shift," Bartomus said and sighed. "Assuming that is where they are running to right now."
Bartomus started towards the stairs thinking that moving and talking would be better than standing.
DM MikeK Tuesday April 4th, 2017 10:28:51 PM
Clarification - the two bakers are moving away from the Temple, heading back up Crook Street toward the busted barricade.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday April 5th, 2017 8:38:44 AM "Well then it appears that the only ones left at the Hands Temple are those who need to be dealt with. Maybe paying them a visit isn't such a bad idea. Then we can deal with cleaning up this mess and returning all these goods." Zanderallen looks around at the group, specifically Micah, to see what the decision is to do next.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday April 5th, 2017 8:49:55 AM
Dorbin says, "I agree that we need to move quickly. Do we head directly to the temple now?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday April 5th, 2017 9:20:23 AM "Does this Shredds have any weaknesses we can exploit?" Bartomus asked as he headed down the stairs and looked about the room he had passed through rather quickly.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday April 5th, 2017 1:27:17 PM
"He's pretty full of himself, but he's tough and always has people willing to fight for him nearby."
K pauses a moment. "This may be a good time to bring up the fact that I promised my mom I wouldn't start a holy war in the fence. I'd really like to lure Shredds out if we can. If we just wait a bit, someone will notice the bread stopped coming. We can get ready instead of fighting them on their turf."
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday April 5th, 2017 1:39:02 PM
Micah considers the provenance of the found torch and tosses it back into the pile. At some point he will see that an attempt to return the items to their rightful owners, but there are more immediate concerns.
In reply to K he says, "I like that idea. I wonder, however, how long that might take. Let us explore the rest of this building to make sure there is no one else here or any clues before making a final decision. I will join Dorbin as lookout while the rest checks the other rooms in the ground floor."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Wednesday April 5th, 2017 6:06:23 PM
Now that she has a free moment she has time to be annoyed again. Stohp frowns at the lizard illusion, pondering. Then she face-palms at her own stupidity and takes off the hat, restoring her regular appearance. Duh.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=12 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 7:21:18 PM
"Alright," says Sid to Micah, "that works." And he begins to scour the room and will go upstairs if there is another floor.
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Perception: 12
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday April 5th, 2017 9:19:16 PM
Bartomus looked about the first floor joining the others who were doing the same.
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DM MikeK Wednesday April 5th, 2017 9:27:29 PM
For orientation purposes, here’s a map of Crook Street. You entered Charnum’s Baked Goods via the double doors on the north end of the building.
Micah put the torch back, and Shtop has a d’oh moment after realizing removing the fritzy hat of disguise restores her appearance.
There is a brief discussion as whether to attack the temple now, or wait it out in hopes of the bad guys coming to the bakery. The decision is briefly shelved in favor of exploring the rest of the bakery.
Some of the group stay upstairs, while others descend to the ground floor. [OOC - Need to know who’s going where] Sid checks around for a possible third floor, but does not see any stairs, ladders, lifts, or any other evidence that a third floor exists.
Those descending to the first floor again notice this area is dominated by eight cots, and sixteen packs, two per cot.
An interior wall is to the south (the blue line), with two closed wooden doors set into it at about equal intervals (the red double lines).
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Thursday April 6th, 2017 9:26:49 AM
Dorbin remains upstairs at the window where he can keep an eye out on the street.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday April 6th, 2017 9:40:17 AM
K nudges Zander & nods towards the two doors. "Let's go see what's in there." He walks over, opens the westernmost door, and peeks inside.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday April 6th, 2017 9:46:00 AM
As he walked away from the stairs, he realized that the space on the first floor wrapped around to his right. He walked to the corner and looked at further down the narrow hallway that seemed to wrap back on itself in the distance.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=22 ; Thursday April 6th, 2017 2:08:59 PM
Zander follows K to the western door and posts up beside him as he opens it. He looks around as the door opens, looking for anyone hiding inside.
Perception 22
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday April 6th, 2017 7:53:08 PM
"Dorbin, I didn't see see anything up here, you staying up here? If so I'll move down stairs."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday April 6th, 2017 8:37:39 PM
Stohp considers a moment. "A thought. I can make myself appear to be Shredds. It could let us get the drop on any of his minions, but it could also scare any of the "Soft Love" hands remaining, prevent them from co-operating. So that no one shoots me I could leave part of my outfit as something distinctive, perhaps a big fancy hat."
DM MikeK Thursday April 6th, 2017 9:23:45 PM Dorbin remains on the second floor, keeping watch. The only windows in the place are set in the north wall, directly above the double doors on the first floor. From there, Dorbin does get a pretty good view down Crook Street. At the moment, nothing is stirring.
With nothing interesting happening on the second floor, Sid moves downstairs.
K and Zander move to the westernmost door, with Bartomus trailing behind. K tries the door. The door handle turns freely, but the door won’t open. The paladin can feel something is preventing him from pushing the door inwards.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday April 6th, 2017 10:13:18 PM
Micah stays on the upper floor but moves to the top of the stairs to keep an eye on Dorbin while being able to hear better what is happening on the ground floor.
"Call out if you discover anything concerning. Dorbin and I are up here for now," he says to those on the bottom floor.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday April 7th, 2017 1:14:16 AM
Sid moves over to the group of people standing in front of a door. "Hey guys, what's going on?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=25 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 8:42:07 AM
Dorbin remains watching out the window (perception: 25) and calls to Sid, "I'll watch, you yell back for me if you guys go out a back door or anything."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Friday April 7th, 2017 9:57:20 AM
Bartomus watched as K tried to open the door. The handle turned, the door seemed to be unlocked, but the door didn't open.
K, need some Taur help there?" He said with a bit of delight at being able to help the paladin.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+3=4 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+2=15 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 10:04:39 AM
Motioning K aside Zanderallen moves in front of the door and braces his shoulder into it. "I've had enough of this. Unblock the door, we're coming in one way or another. Your choice is whether I come in angry or happy." If someone responds he holds back. If he doesn't hear anything in a few seconds he starts throwing his weight into the door trying to force it open.
Intimidate 4 Str check 13 Perception 15
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Friday April 7th, 2017 10:05:10 AM
K nods. He turns to the door & speaks loudly. "If anyone's in here, you have one chance to come out. As a paladin of Flower, I am duty-bound to acknowledge your deserving of love, and to show patience and mercy. If you refuse, I will be forced to yield your treatment to a paladin of Domi and our minotaur friend."
He waits, listens, and if no one speaks or comes out, stands aside to let Bart force the door.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20-1=16 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 4:44:48 PM
Everyone seems to be focusing on the one door so Stohp goes to check the other one. Is it locked as well? If so she leans her weight against it hoping to force it open (STR 16 to open).
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Friday April 7th, 2017 5:33:49 PM
Hearing the commotion, Micah considers running downstairs. Not wishing, however, to abandon Dorbin at his watch, he anxiously waits at his vantage point at the top of the stairs, poised to rush down if trouble arises.
DM MikeK - Knock Knock Friday April 7th, 2017 8:54:44 PM Micah gets to a better position, and both he and Dorbin call down asking the Shields to keep them appraised of the goings-on. None of the Shields respond directly, but there sure is a lot of banging on doors going on down there.
Bartomus offers to get all minotaur-y on the western door, but Zanderallen decides to take a crack at it. The paladin’s calls go unanswered, so he proceeds to slam into the door. However, whatever is barring the door is doing a really good job of it. It doesn’t budge.
Meanwhile, Shtop decides to give the eastern door a try. This door is locked in the standard fashion, the handle will not turn. However, the door also handles getting whacked by several hundred pounds of minotaur in the standard fashion. With a sharp “CRACK!”, the deadbolt gives way under Shtop’s weight, and the door flies open.
On the other side of the door is a small, triangular sized room containing two cots. A backpack is stowed under each cot. Otherwise, the room appears empty.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+4=7 ; Friday April 7th, 2017 9:10:46 PM
Bartomus stepped back a few steps and then tried to get his shoulder into the door. Yet, he rolled his torso as he slammed the wood.
He stepped back a bit and looked at it, and then at his colleagues, "Well now, that seems to be a bit stronger than it should be." === [ooc] MD - 7, really ok fine. [/ooc]
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Saturday April 8th, 2017 2:31:59 PM
K steps out of the way so the taurs can open the other door.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Sunday April 9th, 2017 7:25:15 PM
Stohp searches the backpacks and tries to determine if they're owned by the people who normally run the mill or if they're from the Hands of Love who had taken it over.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Sunday April 9th, 2017 7:40:44 PM
Zanderallen gives way to let the 800lb taur have a clear shot at the door, rubbing his shoulder from his first attempt at the door.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Sunday April 9th, 2017 9:59:13 PM
Micah takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. He then waits for word of other developments, maintaining his post between upstairs and downstairs.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=11 ; Sunday April 9th, 2017 10:22:32 PM
Sid slips around Stohp and checks for secret doors.
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Perception: 11
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Monday April 10th, 2017 7:52:47 AM
Dorbin shivers when he hears and feels the smashing into parts of the building, but maintains his watch on the street.
DM MikeK - Investigations Monday April 10th, 2017 9:10:02 PM OOC – By the way, everyone gets 2000 xp for the mega-combat down Crook Street.
While Sid slips in, and checks for secret doors, Shtop rummages through the backpacks. The taur isn’t all that sure what a baker’s backpack might look like, but the two she’s got contain goods very familiar to adventuring types – cloak, blanket, shovel, cook kit, whistle, pack of cards. She also notes these two packs look a lot like the sixteen stowed under the eight cots in the entryway, just packed better. Shtop does note a couple items of interest. In addition to the common goods, she finds:
A potion 110 gp A carefully rolled up piece of parchment, which is blank on both sides when unrolled A vial of some kind of gooey, yellow, lotion type stuff A vial of what smells like vinegar
Sid finds no secret doors.
Meanwhile, Bartomus, Zanderallen, and K keep working on their door. Shtop is pretty much through her investigations before they finally manage to push through the … roots? … barring the door.
The room on the other side appears to be empty, other than six potted trees, each reaching the top of the 10’ ceilings. The pots of the nearest two trees seem to have exploded outward, and the roots have grown out across the floor and are interlaced with one another across the doorway. Nothing is moving in the room.
Micah and Dorbin await breathlessly.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday April 10th, 2017 9:42:43 PM
Sid sighs, "One day Sid, one day," he mumbles to himself. "So," he says to Stohp, "it looks like we're about ready to take this to the Hands of Love, what do you think?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=16 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 12:10:59 AM "Officers I'd bet." Stohp comments to no one in particular as she examines the packs. "About taking on the Hands again? I think that we need to insure we catch Shredds this time. He's caused more then enough misery on the float already, and if we clear out his followers in the Hands, again, but he gets away, again, we'll be having this exact same problem two weeks from now."
Frowning, Stohp looks at the "blank" parchment. "A single piece of parchment, with no writing utensils, stuff into a pack that's otherwise identical to a dozen other packs? If this is really blank, I'll eat my hat."
She tries to think of various ways people can conceal writing (linguistics 16). Snapping her fingers, she tries pouring a little vinegar on the page; if that doesn't do anything after a few minutes she'll try the lotiony stuff.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=10 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 3:08:52 AM
Sid listens to Stohp and starts thinking of ways that letters are hidden as he sees what she is doing, and ends up reciting a stanza from the fall of the second age. Just a really epic line that he is reminded of and drifts through one of his favorite epics.
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Linguistics: 10(nat 1, sigh)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Tuesday April 11th, 2017 8:47:57 AM
Dorbin wonders what the group is doing downstairs, but continues to watch the street.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday April 11th, 2017 9:42:56 AM
K looks into the room with the trees. "Well, this looks creepy as heck, though it's pretty impressive that they got stuff to grow in The Fence. Obviously this has something to do with those plant guys we fought." He takes his rapier and pierces one of the roots, looking for any reaction.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+4=24 ; Tuesday April 11th, 2017 9:59:09 AM "Trees, really," Bartomus peered into the room over K's shoulder. He looked at the leaves and the branches of the trees. As he looked about, he caught movement below him and before he could offer any suggestions he watched K prick one of the roots with his rapier.
=== Knowledge Nature - 24
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 11th, 2017 1:59:36 PM
Micah keeps glances at Dorbin, then continues to listen to what is happening below.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Tuesday April 11th, 2017 3:14:39 PM
Wary of the potted plants, Zander draws his longsword as K pokes around at the roots, almost expecting them to start moving. "Anyone how knows botany, do you know what type of plants these are? Could they be transplants of whatever they're harvesting the seeds from? Or used to grow those plant men we fought?"
DM MikeK - Secret Messages Tuesday April 11th, 2017 7:34:25 PM Micah and Dorbin continue to wait upstairs, watching each other and the street below. It’s getting pretty late, and the magical roof of the Fence Level has long since shifted to “night”. Crook Street is dark. There are the same standard streetlamps here as on the rest of the level, but no one has come around to remove the covering to allow the continual light spells to brighten the road. The only light that can be seen is coming from the left, most likely in or near the Temple. The two spellcasters cannot pinpoint the light’s source, as it is obscured by intervening buildings.
Bartomus, Zanderallen, and K carefully enter the room. K stabs at one of the trees, but it continues to remain just a tree. The six trees all rise from fairly decorative pots on slender trunks to evenly pruned branches. To K, they remind him a lot of the decorative fruit trees sometimes seen on the nicer estates on the higher levels. Bartomus thinks they’re fig trees. None of the Shields has ever seen the like on the Fence Level before. The trio pokes about some more, but there doesn’t appear to be anything of interest .. other than six potted fruit trees, two of which somehow went through an epic growth spurt, but only their roots, which then just happened to grow over the doorway.
As Sid looks on, Shtop gets the brilliant idea to use the vinegar in an attempt to uncover secret writing on the parchment. The taur’s efforts are quite successful. Writing appears on the parchment:
“Next pickup, dawn on (a date which is the day after tomorrow). Boat is the Regina.
Call – “You catch whitefish in that thing?” Response – “No, just sturgeon” Confirm – “I like the red ones myself”
Below that is a crude, but effective, map – Floating City, the lake, a dot on a shoreline, and a dotted line that leads from the dot into the Crying Woods to an X. Written below the dotted line is “trail southeast half a mile.”
And finally, one last sentence: REMEMBER REPELLANT!
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 11th, 2017 10:15:22 PM
[ooc: not yet knowing what was found]
"Dorbin, what do you make of that light by the temple? Should we check it out when the others are finished?"
He renews his Detect Magic spell in anticipation of going downstairs.
He then calls down the to the others, "All seems calm in the street, but the temple appears to be lit, though we cannot see how or why from here. How much longer do you think you will be?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday April 12th, 2017 12:01:25 AM "Figs. Figs, really? Hmm..." Bartomus looked over the trees, and then looked back into the darkening room. "Someone helped these to grow. This just doesn't make any sense."
Bartomus turned about and looked for the other Shields. "We have six fig trees in here? Anyone got anything else, cause these are not going to help us figure out what is going on here."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Wednesday April 12th, 2017 8:41:41 AM "Got something." Stohp comes out and shows the others on the first floor what she's found. "Lets head back up and show Micah what we've found, then we can decide what to do."
Glancing at the sky, Stohp tries to judge if they have enough time to hit the hands HQ tonight and get some sleep before making it to the meeting in the morning.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday April 12th, 2017 9:18:59 AM
Dorbin replies, "With all the action with the Hands and Shredd, I'm guessing that we're not going to need to find the source of that light, but it will come to us."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday April 12th, 2017 9:40:18 AM
K nods approvingly at the note Stohp found. "Pretty sure an attack on The Hand is going to scare off whoever's involved with this note. Maybe we should follow up on this first." He turns to Stohp. "Good find, lady," he says before following her up to see Micah.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday April 12th, 2017 9:41:03 AM "So, Stohp," Bartomus followed his fellow taur and the others as they headed back up the stairs to find Micah. "What would they mean by repellant? We'll need to get some supplies and rest as well."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday April 12th, 2017 12:35:02 PM
Still a little uneasy about the fig trees, 'Who would bring fig trees here?', Zander finally convinces himself to leave them alone rather than chop them into so much firewood. Reading the note as Stohp passes it around he gives her an impressed look as she explains how she found the note. "I think this is a really good opportunity to catch some people who may know more. As much as Shredds needs to be stopped storming the temple could put a lot of innocent lives in danger."
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=17 ; Wednesday April 12th, 2017 5:02:05 PM
Sid looks over, "Well, knowing the Cryingwood it could be a repelent for anything including the Cryingwood itself. I've been wanting to look at the Cryingwood for a while now."
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Knowledge(local): 17 ((As a bartender have I heard anything about a "repelent"))
DM MikeK - Misinterpreted Secret Messages Wednesday April 12th, 2017 6:41:52 PM
Bartomus and the paladins come to the conclusion that whoever or whatever moved and then grew the trees aren't around anymore.
Instead they cluster around Shtop and her find. Rereading the note, everyone realizes the meet is not tomorrow morning, but the morning following that, giving the Shields a good 36 hours to deal with current events.
There follows some discussion around supplies in general and repellent in particular, but exactly what requires repelling is still a mystery. Although Sid makes a valid point that on a trip into the Crying Woods, there be a whole lot of possibilities.
Micah and Dorbin continue to watch the light, and conclude the light source is not moving, and is most likely a fixed lamp or lantern, rather than hand held.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Thursday April 13th, 2017 8:59:30 AM
Dorbin starts to relax a bit as the noise subsides from the downstairs area. He takes one last look out the window then says, "Well, maybe that's all that are attacking tonight. Let's go down with the others and see what's what."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday April 13th, 2017 9:46:37 AM
"So, we have a day and a half before this meeting takes place? Heck, we can't sit on our hands for that long with Shredds out there doing who knows what."
He looks to Micah, waiting for his call.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday April 13th, 2017 12:21:28 PM "Well then, let's push on towards that light. But, a full out frontal assault seems like something we need more folks for," Bartomus said with a bit of uncertainty. "But we need to keep moving, waiting here gives them even more time over there to put together a defense."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Thursday April 13th, 2017 2:56:10 PM "They know we're here or atleast inside the barrier. The guards that escaped have told them. We can push on tonight or come back in the morning. I don't see things getting better or worse overnight.", Zander waits for the decision ready to head out either way.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday April 13th, 2017 3:20:46 PM
Stohp makes sure to grab the strange salve and, after a moments consideration, some of the fruit from the strange trees. Either could be the "repellent" mentioned.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday April 13th, 2017 7:28:02 PM "Agreed," says Micah in reply to Dorbin's decision to return to the others. He waits at the top of the stairs, allowing the wizard to lead the way.
After joining the others and learning what they have discovered, he comments, "I am inclined to move forward. We have the initiative now. I think we should not give it back. Having said that, I agree that a we are not sufficient to a frontal assault. Suggestions on how to move against the temple?
During the ongoing conversation he adds, "And let's not forget the seeds. Something needs to be done with those to keep them out of the wrong hands."
DM MikeK - Decisions, Decisions Thursday April 13th, 2017 8:13:53 PM
Shtop finds that the fig trees are not in season, and therefore are not bearing fruit at the moment.
She and the rest of the Shields regroup and discuss next moves....
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday April 13th, 2017 9:55:39 PM "We could torch the seeds and the barricades. Do it out in the street maybe....use that distraction to our advantage, maybe?" Bartomus said as he headed towards the front door of the bakery and opened the door to look outside.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday April 13th, 2017 9:57:27 PM
"Ok, I'm good with burning the seeds, which we can do by throwing them in the oven so the building doesn't burn down, and then going into the temple. That sounds solid to me."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Friday April 14th, 2017 10:24:23 AM
Dorbin nods at the decision to burn the seeds and then steps outside the door to keep watch on the street once more from this level. If the nearest street lights are close by, he will go over and attempt to remove the cover to provide more light in the street.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Friday April 14th, 2017 2:12:41 PM
Zander's brows furrow, unfurrow, and then furrow again as he thinks, comes up with an idea, and then realizes some potential problems with it, "Somebody said that Shredds moved in and gained followers among the Hard Love faction, right? And that the Soft Love faction can't really stop them but isn't with him. Maybe if we could get to their temple and have Sid sneak in, maybe K too, and try and make contact with a member of the Soft Love faction we could convince them to let us in and get straight to the source of the problem without having to force in the front door. The challenge would be getting close since they're probably on guard and then finding the right person to talk to."
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday April 14th, 2017 3:45:11 PM
Sid perks up, "Hey, this sounds like right up my alley. I'm starting to get a bit bored and don't want to be around when the seeds start smoking. K I gather you've had some dealings with the hand of love, do you know of a back way in or should I scout?"
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+9=20 ; Friday April 14th, 2017 4:17:15 PM "Sounds like a good idea," add Micah to Zanderallen's suggestion. He continues to nod assent as Sid gives the concept some definition.
He grasps his chin in thought before commenting, "However, I am not sure burning such a large quantity of seeds is a good idea. Given how it affects people when ingested, the smoke may be worse.
===== Heal Check 20 to evaluate wisdom of burning seeds on the Fence level.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday April 14th, 2017 7:29:01 PM "Another option is that I pretend to be one of them and try to walk right in. At least, I can do that as long as my hat of disguise doesn't malfunction again."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Friday April 14th, 2017 7:52:39 PM "Ok, we can maybe seal this stuff up and then maybe split up with a few of us doing the show of force at the front of the temple, letting the others slip inside." Bartomus agreed with plan being proposed. [/b]"Any taurs in that temple? Cause I think Stohp could really use her disguise tactic to be an acolyte."[/b]
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Saturday April 15th, 2017 8:41:21 AM
"We could just dump the seeds over the side of The Float, let the lake take'em. Also, I don't sneak. I've got nothing against sneaking, I'm just not good at it. Unless you can somehow silence all my movements, I'd probably get us caught. Sid and Stohp, you two would be best.
"Maybe Sister Catherine is still in there. She seemed a bit, and only a bit, more reasonable than the rest of those people."
DM MikeK - Interim Saturday April 15th, 2017 4:44:21 PM
ooc - keep planning it out folks. I'll post again tomorrow night.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Sunday April 16th, 2017 6:10:04 PM "Sister Catherine did seem to lighten up a little after the whole ordeal. And that gives a definite person to be looking for rather than just two indistinguishable factions. It's also possible by the time we get there everyone actually involved may have left. I would be up for most of us trying to talk to them at the front and if you're not attacked on sight Sid and Stohp could try to sneak in while we distract them"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Sunday April 16th, 2017 7:32:46 PM "I think that we just need to get there aND knocking on the front door makes sense, if we have someone looking at the back door," Bartomus said as he stepped back out into the street leaving the door open behind him.
Dorbin finds a couple of streetlamps near the front doors to the Bakery, and removes the covering, bathing this portion of the street in light. Still nothing moves.
The Shields have a pow wow, and the questions of what to do with the seeds, and what to do with the note Shtop has discovered are temporarily tabled in favor of dealing with Shredds. More or less, a plan if formed to try the front door, while Sid tries something a bit more unobtrusive.
The Shields move southwest down the unnamed alley off Crook Street, follow the turn northeast, and then come to the intersection with another alley heading due south along an outside wall of the Temple of Love. Those members of the company who were here before will know about the side door in the Temple.
Sid (and anyone else?) heads southward into the dark, and arrives at the side door without incident.
The main body continues northeast and peers around the corner toward the front door of the Temple. Everburning Torches line both sides of the closed doors, the light source Dorbin and Micah were wondering about. In front of the doors stand two guards in the livery of the Temple, armed with nets and saps.
Both become alert as the sight of you, and ready nets. Other than that, they neither attack nor flee, but stand their ground.
Perception or Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Neither one of these guys wants a fight. }
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Sunday April 16th, 2017 11:55:48 PM
Micah allows Sud the time he needs to get in position. He then approached with the others.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=22 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+6=9 ; Monday April 17th, 2017 3:43:32 PM
Sid sneaks around the temple and looks for an entrance near the back, possibily near the kitchen, but any open window will do.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Monday April 17th, 2017 9:50:36 PM
Dorbin looks at the guards and says, "Nets? Who fights with nets these days?" He casually loads his crossbow.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=12 ; Monday April 17th, 2017 10:22:29 PM
Bartomus looked at the guards, and when Dorbin asked about the nets, he shook his head in agreement. "Ok, two nets. We can take them if we need to do that."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=12 ; Monday April 17th, 2017 10:22:29 PM
Bartomus looked at the guards, and when Dorbin asked about the nets, he shook his head in agreement. "Ok, two nets. We can take them if we need to do that."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Tuesday April 18th, 2017 9:28:41 AM
As Dorbin readies his crossbow, he look around at the others, attempting to see if they are all on the same page.
OOC: Dorbin has no intimidate, but he could aid someone else...
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=22 ; d20+8=21 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 10:04:59 AM
Sense motive: 22
K puts his hands on Dorbin and Bart's shoulders. "Hold, these men don't want to fight." He remembers the two at the bakery. He doubted they were the only two to find themselves stuck in a suddenly menacing cult. He approaches the front door, weapons stowed.
"I am K, paladin of Flower," he starts. "We understand The Hand has a new leader, one that seems fine with committing crimes against the neighbors you folks were trying to reach out to just days ago. My friends and I are here to stop it. We don't seek out violence," he pauses to look each in the eye directly, "but will resort to it if it means protecting these people. My goddess dictates everyone, even those who follow her mother, are deserving of love. So, I'm giving the two of you one chance to stand down, open these doors, then make yourselves scarce."
He folds his arms across his chest, waiting for an answer.
***
Diplomacy: 21 - K is not being overly threatening.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+12=17 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 11:01:42 AM
Stepping forward right behind K Zander backs up his words, "Heed the words of my companion. A hand of mercy is being extended to you. If you reject it the next hand to be offered will be that of justice." ----- Aid Diplomacy on K (17 gives K +2)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20=2 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 2:01:16 PM
Seeing K's approach, Dorbin attempts to put his crossbow away and aid them in their diplomacy attempts. Instead he points the crossbow in a circle at almost everyone in the area.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 18th, 2017 2:11:46 PM
Micah beams at the words of the holy warriors as he joins them. Domi, let them be wise, he prays silently about the guards to himself.
Since his hammer is already stowed in his belt, to emphasize their message of peace, he also stows his shield and holds his arms by his side with hands open and palms forward.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday April 18th, 2017 4:08:45 PM
Stohp lurks in the back of the group, watching silently.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Tuesday April 18th, 2017 4:52:44 PM
Bartomus moved up behind the others and leaned into his glave as he waited to see what the guards' response was going to be. Keeping the peace on this floating block is becoming a bit more demanding than I expected, he thought to himself.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday April 18th, 2017 5:14:34 PM
As he looks, Sid wishes that he had striped one of the brothers of their vestments. That would make this so much easier.
DM MikeK - To the Temple Tuesday April 18th, 2017 9:21:28 PM Sid looks about, but the side alley here seems to be built with defense in mind. There are no windows. The door naturally, is locked.
Over around on the front door, K senses the guards are in no mood to fight. He and Zanderallen give the two guards an out, as the rest of the Shields look on.
The guards glance at one another. One says, "we would be interfering with their passion." The other grins at his comrade, and then turns to K.
"Your passion for justice is evident. We will not interfere." The guards discard nets and saps. The second guard unlocks the front doors, and turns back to K. "The ones you seek reside on the third floor."
Both guards step away from the doors.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 18th, 2017 9:56:19 PM
Micah keeps a straight face, hiding his elation at the apparent "lack of passion" for a fight the two guards exhibit.
He then steps over to Sid and whispers, "Any visible way in? Observing the lack of windows, he further inquires, "What about from above?"
After a moments reflection, remembering the secret entrance to their own headquarter, he adds "or from below?"
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+13=14 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+6=13 ; Tuesday April 18th, 2017 10:36:53 PM
Sid looks at the locked door and pulls out his picks and almost breaks one as the lock jams. Sighing Sid looks around and then looks up to see if there are any windows he can climb to.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday April 19th, 2017 9:43:21 AM "Welll then," Bartomus said with a bit of surprise, "I wasn't expecting that."
He shrugged as he watched the two guards drop their weapons and then one unlock the door. "Then the third floor it is.'
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday April 19th, 2017 10:03:20 AM
Dorbin thanks the guards as they head inside towards the third floor.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Wednesday April 19th, 2017 10:05:29 AM
Stohp nods the the guards in appreciation and gets ready to move, though she lets the meat-shields enter first.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday April 19th, 2017 10:07:22 AM
OOC: I love the good cop/bad cop thing Zander and K have going on.
"Thank you, both of you." He goes in without further comment. He hopes the backdoor folks are doing well.
"We should check the second floor before we go up to the third. The two at the bakery said those folks were unhappy with this hard love nonsense too." "...and maybe Catherine's still there," he thinks to himself.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday April 19th, 2017 4:50:17 PM
OOC: I'm greatly enjoying it too. They are a frightening pair.
"Lead the way K. Hopefully we can avoid needless bloodshed. Once we find Shredds though I'm putting an end to him. He has deliberately endangered too many innocent people.", the steel in his voice leave little doubt as to his intentions. His weapons remain sheathed but he does strap on his shield ready for a potential attack.
Sid is pretty much at a loss. He can’t unlock the door, and there aren’t any windows on this wall. He does note that he’s not hearing any fighting over by the front door.
Micah hovers at the intersection where he can just barely see both groups. He whispers some encouragement to Sid.
Everyone else starts moving past the guards and into the Temple. The guards move off. The five Shields will be in the Temple and moving on their own in a few seconds. What are Micah and Sid going to do?
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday April 19th, 2017 8:20:04 PM
Sid stretches as he walks back and then readies his bow. He makes his way up to Micah, "No go this way. How's the front door?"
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday April 19th, 2017 9:46:19 PM "Apparently all clear," Micah replies with a grin. "It appears we will be making a frontal assault after all," he adds as he hustles along with Sid to join the group at the main entrance.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday April 20th, 2017 9:01:10 AM
As Stohp enters she tries to spot the stairs. If they aren't in sight she'll pick a random door to check; it's best if they ascend quickly to the second floor.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=19 ; Thursday April 20th, 2017 9:11:58 AM
Dorbin takes a last glance at the door as the group heads inside to see if anyone else is in the street that might have seen them enter (perception: 19).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=7 ; Thursday April 20th, 2017 9:54:49 AM
Bartomus followed along into the building and looked to see if there were additional guards. But, quickly got distracted by his surroundings. ===== Perception - 1+6..um ok then.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday April 20th, 2017 10:16:21 AM
K waits for Sid and Micah to catch up, then heads inside.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=28 ; d20+9=23 ; Thursday April 20th, 2017 3:58:54 PM
Sid takes up the rear and stealths behind the group making sure no one sneaks up on them, and looking for anything interesting along the way.
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Perception: 23 Stealth: 28
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Thursday April 20th, 2017 4:54:06 PM
With everyone together and the front doors open to them Zander moves in alongside K and the others. He looks around for the stairs and unless someones stops him starts moving directly there, eager to get to the head of the serpent.
Hands of Love Temple
DM MikeK - Stairway to Heaven Thursday April 20th, 2017 8:36:06 PM Temple Map 1st Floor
Sid and Micah swing back around to join the others at the front doors. As a group they pass inside.
Dorbin takes a peek around prior to entering, but sees no one else.
It is quickly apparent that no one appears to be on this floor, and this ain’t all that big a temple. This is obviously a public space, dominated by a very large stone vase in the middle of the open chamber. A lit fireplace in the southeast corner of the building provides some light and warmth. Everburning Torches are set into the outer walls every 30’ or so, and the entire chamber is well lit.
The stairway is quickly found on the northeastern corner.
Zanderallen and K move to ascend, followed by Shtop and the rest. Sid brings up the rear.
Based on the width of the stairway, and the placement of the pillars along the eastern wall, it is looking like the Temple builders did not have taurs in mind. Bartomus and Shtop will have to squeeze through, which will slow them down.
-- Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday April 20th, 2017 10:06:28 PM
Micah renews his casting of Detect Magic and scans around taking time for his magical sense to function. He will first check the area in front of the paladins. As time allows he will check for auras to his right, his left, then behind him.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday April 20th, 2017 10:19:26 PM "I take it we can't just light something on fire down below and smoke the upper flowers, I mean floors out?" Bartomus asked with a level of frustration that ws emphasized as he tried to squeeze beteen the pillars towards the stairs.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday April 21st, 2017 8:42:41 AM "Considering there are Hands that don't agree with Shredds on the next floor, no." Stohp, long used to buildings not built for taurs, follows the rest up without complaint.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Friday April 21st, 2017 9:44:45 AM
Dorbin takes up a position near Sid in the rear as the group heads up the stairs.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=17 ; Friday April 21st, 2017 12:28:28 PM "Unfortunately the cleanse it with fire course of action doesn't work so well in crowded city streets. But we'll keep it in the suggestion box for another time."
Trying to balance a non-hostile approach with the rising feeling they're walking straight into an ambush Zander settles for just keeping his shield out defensively in front of him and keep his eyes peeled for any danger. If their is no light coming from the 2nd story he grabs a torch off the wall on his way up.
Perception 17
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Friday April 21st, 2017 2:20:31 PM
K is all business. He waits for the Taurs to squeeze themselves through once he reaches the top of the stairs, but he does go on to the top of the stairs before stopping.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday April 21st, 2017 8:17:32 PM
"I have to say that when it comes to anything undead I'm totally behind the 'Cleanse it with Fire' routine, but this isn't the right time. Maybe later though."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Saturday April 22nd, 2017 11:18:12 AM "well, let's find these flowers and see if we can do a bit of pruning from this flowerbed." Bartomus followed along and squeezed through the passages and up through the stair well.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Saturday April 22nd, 2017 3:44:35 PM
After checking for magical aura's and given the chance, Micah will try to get within reach of Zanderallen. If he cannot make his way forward, he will wait for the soonest opportunity.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Sunday April 23rd, 2017 8:44:27 AM
Stohp distractedly hums some tune she'd heard to herself as she climbs, quietly so as not to alert anyone above.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday April 23rd, 2017 1:36:52 PM
Sid switches out a pointy arrow for one of his tanglefoot arrows. "Ffloyd awl I hope this works."
DM MikeK - Newcomer Sunday April 23rd, 2017 2:43:05 PM Temple Map – Floors one and two OOC – So, I’m not good enough with maps to layer and hide things and reveal etc, etc. Please only react to what can be seen. Blue lines are interior walls. Red lines are doors.
----- Micah takes a moment to scan for magical auras. Other than the Shields themselves, nothing registers.
There is some half-serious discussion about just torching the place so Bartomus doesn’t have to squeeze through the narrow hallway, but talk remains that, just talk.
Zanderallen leads the way, with K right behind. There is light on the second floor, so Zanderallen does not having to worry about carrying a light. He and K climb up into a hallway, with the rest of the company pressing in behind them.
The space, as was expected, is small. A third of the Shields are in a ten foot wide hallway, that turns to their right and reduces down to five feet wide. More squeezing for the taurs.
A plain wooden door is set in the wall opposite them. And two cheaper doors are in the wall to the rear. Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Based on the smell emanating from those two doors, probably the privy}.
The rest of the group is still strung out along the stairs. Micah has little chance to move up, and if the taurs ahead of him continued to be confined in 5’ wide spaces, won’t be able to clear them. The stairs themselves continue up beyond the landing to the third floor.
As everyone is cramming themselves up the staircase, Sid spots movement. A figure, no, make that a dwarf, enters the Temple doors, scans the area, and spots the group. For some reason, Sid decides to wait a couple more moments before shooting him. The dwarf approaches, holding a white scarf in one hand, and a parchment in the other.
“Happy sent me,” he declares, handing Sid the parchment. The parchment reads – Sugar resigned. I have had Stock Simplehard in mind for the team for a while, and now seems like a good time to bring him in. Good luck. – Happy The parchment is fixed with a seal you’ve all previously agreed would be authentication for just such an event. OOC – Trust me. You did.
OOC – Please welcome our newest player, Jon. Stock is the letter ‘o’ on the map. -- Squeezing: You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=14 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 3:47:33 PM "Shredds and the leaders are supposed to be on the third floor. I think a quick glance through to cover our rear might be wise. These two doors smell like privies, could be living space on this floor." So saying he moves up to the door in front of him and tries to open it and take a look inside.
Perception 14
OOC: Welcome to the group Jon.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=18 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+9=19 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 6:34:16 PM
Sid looks Stock up and down a moment, pockets the letter, and extends his hand, "Welcome to the Silver Shields. My name is Sid, and our current leader for this mission is Micah." Sid, through tapping shoulders and prodigious arm flailing gets everyone's attention. In a voice that everyone can hear, but hopefully doesn't carry too far, he says, "Sugar has quit, and Happy sent the dwarf Stock here to help us." Sid shimmies a bit so that everyone can potential see the dwarf and turns to Stock, "Don't attack any priests if they don't attack you, our target is the thugs on the third floor. And we take prisoners."
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Acrobatics: 18 (to get on of the way so they can see him) Perception: 19
((Those two rolls were accidents, so it is just a waste))
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20=20 ; Sunday April 23rd, 2017 7:43:30 PM
K sniffs, then wishes he hadn't. "Guess they have a passion for fatty foods here, too.
"Looks like just bedrooms on this level, maybe we should see if anyone's home." He doesn't wait for a consensus, he just knocks on the first door that doesn't smell like poop.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Monday April 24th, 2017 8:30:20 AM
Dorbin hears some talking back down the stairs, but he can't see past the others. As K sniffs and goes to check a door, Dorbin says, "That was NOT me."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Monday April 24th, 2017 3:29:08 PM "So, should I keep heading up, cause squeezing into a bedroom or worse yet some half cleaned privy just isn't on my list of things I need to do today." Bartomus said as he paused behind the others who had flowed out into the landing area. He waited, as any step further up would prevent anyone else but him being the first to greet those on the third floor.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday April 24th, 2017 5:05:45 PM
"Ye gods, one of you light a match or something!" Sid calls from the bottom.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+4=13 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 6:13:52 PM
Micah looks over Sid's shoulder as he reads the introductory letter. With a careful look to discern the newcomer's possible skills, he says warmly, "Welcome aboard. You seem well recommended. If our information is right, your membership may be tested by fire. Unfortunately, that could be literally as our primary foe breathes fire."
To the others he shares something that is nagging at him, "Doesn't this seem a bit cramped for the hideout of a minotaur?"
He continues to scan for magical auras and looking for a chance to move to the front while trying to keep his head higher than the bottom of Bartomus' kilt.
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DM MikeK - Explorations Monday April 24th, 2017 9:50:24 PM Temple Map – Floors one and two -- Zanderallen strides to the door to his front. As he reaches the door, the paladin takes note that the hallway runs down the length of the temple to his right before turning left again. Doors, looking just like the one in front of him, line the hallway. Zanderallen finds the door to be unlocked, and he opens it to reveal a small bedroom. It contains a simple bed, with a couple drawers placed underneath. Next to it is a writing stand and a half burnt, unlit candle.
K moves past Zanderallen, approaches the next door, and knocks. There is no answer.
Bartomus asks whether he should wait in the hallway, or start working his way up the stairs.
Micah wonders aloud why Shredds, a minotaur after all, would pick such a cramped area as a hideout. Hmmmm.
The others continue up, while greeting Stock, and joking about the general odor of the place.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=19 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 10:34:45 PM
"Micah, what happened to the guards? Did they just let us in?" Sid looks around him quizzickly amoment, "If they did it's probably a trap." Sid watches looks behind him and around a little closer.
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Perceptions: 19
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+7=12 ; Monday April 24th, 2017 10:35:03 PM
The dwarf enters the temple and looks around the entryway. He looks up into the stairway with a bemused look on his face as the others notice him. The dwarf mutters trying to keep his voice down.: "What are you all looking at? I'm not the one trying to stick as many people in a stairway as possible...and you mentioned an angry minotaur?...that may or may not breathe fire?? How about I follow your lead and we see where this goes." ======== Perception 12 The diceroll was pretty much just to test out the rolling function...unless I did find something :)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Tuesday April 25th, 2017 7:47:59 AM
Dorbin looks around the landing and says, "It's getting crowded in here. Are we ready to head upstairs?"
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Tuesday April 25th, 2017 9:41:23 AM
K looks behind him & notices the newcomer. "Well, it's good to know we don't have to worry about recruitment. I'm K, paladin of Flower. We can get better acquainted after this is over." He makes his way around the corridor to the stairway up to the third floor, somewhat impatiently waiting for the minotaurs to squeeze through. "Don't suppose any of you arcane folks can shrink them, can you?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Tuesday April 25th, 2017 10:57:28 AM "Looks like living quarters, empty. Let's move up. Welcome master dwarf. Primary target, Shredds, Minotaur, breathes fire, nasty piece of work. Some of the Hands can be reasoned with, others needs some hard knocks. If you can get up front you may have an opportunity to put that flail to use."
Confident enough in Happy's judgement Zander isn't concerned with the dwarf showing up right in the middle of their assault of the temple. Although he wonders how Happy always knows where to find them. He'd have to ask the dwarf, hadn't caught his name yet, about the symbol of Domi he wore. He didn't know him from the temple on the Fence.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday April 25th, 2017 12:25:53 PM
Stoph can't really see the newcomer from where she is. As she squeezes through the narrow area she hopes their weight send her through the floor back to the lower level.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday April 25th, 2017 12:25:53 PM
Stoph can't really see the newcomer from where she is. As she squeezes through the narrow area she hopes their weight send her through the floor back to the lower level.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday April 25th, 2017 1:01:10 PM "But what else can we do, but spring it," answers Micah to Sid. In general he adds, "I definitely do not like the smell of this."
In reaction to K's comment Micah frowns in concentration. After a moment's reflection, he asks, "Say, who has the wand of reduce person? As K says, it would be handy now."
==== OOC: anyone recall who had the wand? It is still in our party treasury log.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=14 ; Tuesday April 25th, 2017 1:32:15 PM
Sid pulls his bag of marbles out and attaches them to his beltpouch. If Possible he will also draw a dagger in his right hand and have his bow and arrow in his left.
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Acrobatics: 14 (for this juggling)
DM MikeK - Getting organized Tuesday April 25th, 2017 9:57:54 PM Sid looks about, concerned about the lack of guards. He recalls the two in front skedaddled as the group entered, and he's not seen any more.
The Shields attempt to get organized, using the hallway on the second floor to rearrange and resort themselves. Micah inquires as to a Wand of Reduce Person, but no one volunteers it up.
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OOC - Just out of sheer, harmless, curiosity, what's your marching order to the third floor?
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday April 25th, 2017 10:07:25 PM
((Sid is last in line right now))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Tuesday April 25th, 2017 11:29:54 PM ((Bartomus I believe is now in front on the stairs, so I kinda feel he has to keep going upward to let others in))
Seeing K come back to the landing, Bartomus continued upward trying to create some space for the crowd that was ascending the stairs. He just didn't like the fact that he was being squeezed into the tightness of the building. Wrestling himself, his glave, and then avoiding stepping on others was becoming a bit of a challenge.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday April 26th, 2017 12:41:43 AM
Sid takes up the rear and waits for the enemies to close in from behind. He holds his dagger over the marbles ready to release them down the stairs by slashing through the bag.
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Wednesday April 26th, 2017 9:07:27 AM
Once out of the stairwell, it gets a bit easier for Stock to move past some of his teammates. He eventually ends up behind Zanderallen near the front. "Hope it's alright if I move up. I know you lot have had some action lately and it probably makes more sense for me to be up here.
Stock absentmindedly fidgets with the pouch at his belt with his left hand as they push forward.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday April 26th, 2017 10:53:50 AM
K will let Zander and his armor take point if Zander wishes, otherwise K will be front and center. He'll be right behind Zander if he's on point.
He shakes his head at Micah's question. "I didn't bring it. We should get one of those bags of holding for shared stuff like that." The paladin patiently waits until the taurs are ready to go forward, then heads upstairs.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 39/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday April 26th, 2017 1:11:09 PM
Well with all this noise changing around they certainly know we're coming. "I'll take point. K next in case we get the opportunity to talk. Stock, you next in case we don't. After that, Micah, Bart, Stoph. Sid and Dorbin bring up the rear." Since he's on point Zander decides to call out positions, hoping that everyone agrees with their tactical position. He doesn't wait for any arguments though, as he slides his way to the front and heads up the stairs. His sword remains in its scabbard but his hand does end up on the hilt as he comes to the top of the stairs.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday April 26th, 2017 4:17:21 PM
Dorbin nods to Zander and says, "I know I already said this, but I'm out of spells for the day, so I can't do a whole lot except shoot this thing," as he gestures towards his crossbow.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Wednesday April 26th, 2017 5:50:38 PM
Micah nods in agreement as Zanderallen calls out a marching order and moves into his supporting position, making sure to be within reach of Zanderallen. If that is not possible, he will settle for being able to reach the capable looking dwarf.
Given any provocation, he will attempt to cast a spell...
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday April 26th, 2017 6:30:41 PM
Bartomus shifted back down a few stairs and in what had to have been the most awkward dance ever seen on the Float, he got into the line as Zanderallen had requested. It at least he didn't have to worry about his kilt exposing too much to one of the shorter members of the Shields.
DM MikeK - Nasty surprises d20+4=13 ; 4d6=16 ; Wednesday April 26th, 2017 9:10:05 PM Temple Map – Floors two and three -- Zanderallen offers a marching order, and with some get-to-know-your-neighbor squeezing, it is accomplished, and without any unfortunateness with Bartomus’ kilt, either.
The Shields ascend, but not very far.
As Zanderallen clears the stairwell, he spots Shredds standing in a doorway at the end of a short hall. The taur is medium sized, though, and wears are chilling grin.
“Took you long enough,” he remarks, casually.
With an extravagant gesture, the dragon-taur opens his mouth, and spits a gob of fire at Zanderallen. Then, he steps back into the hallway, the door slamming shut behind him.
The fire strikes Zanderallen for 16 hp damage.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Wednesday April 26th, 2017 9:36:25 PM
Stohp hears the commotion upstairs but can't really do much without shoving aside half of the party. Besides it always seems like she's the one getting beat up to near death so she's not eager to charge to the front.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 2d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Thursday April 27th, 2017 10:15:05 AM
K puts his hand on Zander's back & let's Flower's presence sooth the burn (Zander healed 10 HP). "We're probably going to be at a disadvantage here, but at least we now there's no use wasting time talking things out."
He's ready to charge ahead.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Thursday April 27th, 2017 11:58:24 AM
Dorbin can hear the flames upstairs and swallows. "Oh, that doesn't sound good."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday April 27th, 2017 12:33:13 PM
Stohp calls up ahead, "Don't rush headfirst into a trap!" Then a thought occurs to her. "Bart, tell them to see how thin the wall are. Maybe we can poke a hole in them, hit Shredd's from an unexpected angle. Don't yell it though; we don't Shredd's to hear and spoil the surprise."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 33/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+3=23 ; Thursday April 27th, 2017 1:15:09 PM
Staggering slightly from the all too familiar ball of fire from Shredds, K's hand and healing catch him. "Shredds ahead, shrunk to human size. Charge!! Already charging ahead as Stohp calls out a warning he hopes she's wrong. Charging forward he tries to get the door open before it can be locked down form the other side. ------------------------ Charge to door AY:13 Nat 20, Str check 23 to open the door
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Thursday April 27th, 2017 3:06:26 PM
Stock looks up at K and says, "Looks like there won't be any talking this time..." and with that, shoulders past K to follow Zanderallen toward the door. Half way there, Stohp's warning causes Stock to hesitate slightly opening up a small amount of space between him and the charging paladin.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday April 27th, 2017 6:22:52 PM
Micah shakes his head as Zanderallen hares off before he can get his spell off.
Seeing Stock hesitate, he moves up to the dwarf, calling upon his divine training when he is close enough to touch him. As the power from the bull's strength incantation enters into their new companion, Micah says to him, "With Domi's blessing...slay that beast!"
====== Bull's Strength +4 enhancement to strength. Duration: 4 minutes
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday April 27th, 2017 6:28:59 PM "Hey Stohp has an idea, see if the walls might give way," Bartomus yells ahead, but sees that apparently movement has cleared the way to the top of the stairs a bit sooner than it should have. "Um, it looks like they have rushed after someone and who ever it was, they must have been near a fire pit for weeks."
He continued up the stairs coming up behind Micah. "So what's our plan?"
His question kinda drifts off as he realizes that the other Shields were rushing down the hallway.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday April 27th, 2017 8:27:57 PM
Sid continues to watch their rear flank, hoping it will be a needless job.
DM MikeK - Its a Trap! Thursday April 27th, 2017 9:52:59 PM Temple Map -- K partially heals Zanderallen.
Zanderallen charges through the closed, but not locked, door. The paladin finds himself in another hallway. The hallway is apparently empty. Three closed doors are set into the walls, two on the left, and one on the right.
Stock moves around K, and then after Zanderallen, slowing a bit to be out of the blast radius.
Micah also moves up, and buffs Stock.
Bartomus is able to get to some space, while Shtop, Sid, and Dorbin continue to move up.
Sid sees no one behind them.
Zanderallen sees the far door open. A figure, dressed in temple livery steps into the hall and casts a spell. The figure wears half plate armor, carries a shield, and has a mace at his side. Zanderallen – Will save DC 15 or be paralyzed.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Friday April 28th, 2017 9:53:12 AM
K watches the new guy push ahead of him with some incredulity. "Hey buddy, I was behind my man Zander for a reason." He moves forward, standing near the doorway just behind Zander. If he suddenly stops moving, K will pull him back into this room.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 33/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+9=13 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 12:13:44 PM "Watch out there's a...", Zander's warning is cut short as his whole body becomes rigid, frozen in place. Inside his mind is seething as he continues to fight against the spell. --------- Will save 13...
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+7=20 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 1:23:30 PM Status Effects: Bull's Strength: +4 St / 4 min
The feeling of Micah's hand on his shoulder surprises Stock to the point where he comes to a complete stop, well behind Zanderallen. His muscles burn but not in a painful way as the spell overtakes him. He has only felt this close to Domi one other time in his life and for what feels like an eternity, he adjusts to his newfound strength.
By the time he comes out of it, Zanderallen is frozen in the doorway and K is looking back at him with a look of concerned surprise on his face.
"Wha...What happened to him? I mean...wow. Sorry, just not used to somebody...doing that to me. OK, so now we try to break down the wall?"
Stock gives the interior wall to his right and the interior wall across the hallway ahead a good look to try to figure out what they are made of and estimate if he will be able to make a dent in his enhanced state.
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Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Friday April 28th, 2017 1:28:17 PM
Dorbin tries to peek around the others from the rear of the stairs, but he cannot see anything. "Hey, what's going on up there?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=25 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 5:20:29 PM
Stohp is close enough to now to peer beyond Bart and examine the walls. As an experienced carpenter she hopes she can determine if they're flimsy enough to break (Craft: Carpentry 25).
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=27 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 6:30:56 PM
Sid looks around for windows to see if he can maneuver around to actually do some good. A secret door or someone to attack would be nice as well.
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Perception: 27
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Saturday April 29th, 2017 11:54:55 AM
Seeing K retrieve the motionless Zanderallen, he explains, "I did not see the spell, but knowing there are enemy clerics here, odds are it was a hold person spell. Hopefully, he can break it soon.""Domi, help him, he whispers in a quiet, but fervent prayer.
He grimly considers their perilous position. He notices what Sid is up to and nods in agreement. "Stock, provided there is no alternative, I am with you." He calls out, "Domi be my strength," and his muscles rippled with enhanced vigor. He nods to the dwarf in preparation for making a new door together, "When you are ready, my new friend"
================ [i]Strength surge[i] Domain power. +2 on strength checks for 1 round (6 uses remaining)
DM MikeK - Impromptu Carpentry Sunday April 30th, 2017 10:26:58 AM Temple Map -- K pulls the paralyzed Zanderallen out of the hallway.
Shtop gives the walls a visual over Bartomus’ shoulder. From her position, they appear to be standard wooden interior walls. A strong person should be able to force their way through.
Dorbin tries to figure out what’s going on up front, while Sidsearches for something to get him upstairs faster. Alas, nothing is forthcoming.
Micah and Stock prepare to take out a wall. The interior wall is standard wood. The dwarf believes a strong blow could put a hole in it.
A voice at the end of the hall calls out “Negative!”, and the group hears a door slam.
Zanderallen – Will save DC 15 or remain paralyzed.
----- Roll a Strength check to attempt to force way through wall.
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=22 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 11:50:03 AM
Sid mutters to himself and puts up his dagger and sees if he can take aim at whatever cleric or whomever at the top of the stairs.
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Perception: 22
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Sunday April 30th, 2017 1:47:50 PM
K is frustrated. "Whoever designed this building obviously didn't have a passion for architecture," he mutters.
It seems rude to just step over Zander, so K looks down. "Break's over, bud. We've got stuff to do."
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+4=18 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 2:21:46 PM "On three," states Micah as he prepares himself to attempt to break a wall with Stock, "One....two....three!" he calls as the two of them assault the wall together.
==== Strength check 18 (+2 ability, +2 surge)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 33/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+9=22 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 2:28:02 PM
Continuing to struggle against the spell Zanderallen breaks it's hold, starts wriggling in K's grip, and finishes his sentence, "Cleric at the end of the hall."
Will 22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+6=26 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 6:40:43 PM
Stohp squeezes her way forward past Bart. When/if Micah and Stock manage to knock down a wall she throws a thunderstone into the opening, hoping to catch anyone in the adjoining room by surprise with it.
Critical hit vs AC 5 to throw stone at AU 11. Everyone within 10 feet of AU 11 has to save vs dc 15 fort or be deafened 100 rounds.
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+6=11 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 10:02:40 PM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 39 rounds, Rage: +4 St, +4 Con, +2 Will, -2 AC Current stat line: HP: 49/49 AC: 18/12/15; CMB: 11; CMD: 24
Stock looks up at Micah. The next few seconds seem to drag on for the muscular dwarf. Sensing the imminent danger, he begins to channel his anger. The usually instantaneous transformation takes a bit more today though. Between being thrust into a dangerous situation in which he does not feel particularly invested and having a new team around him to whom he no connection, his temper takes an extra moment to build. He hears Micah's voice, seeming far away: "One..." He thinks about the reasons he is here today and what he has heard these people have done. There is a pounding in his head as his anger builds. "Two..." He grits his teeth as his rage takes hold. "Three..." He launches himself at the wall in front of him. Sadly his foot slips slightly as he approaches the wall taking some of his momentum with it. =========== Strength check 11 (+2 for bull's strength, +2 for rage)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Sunday April 30th, 2017 11:58:27 PM
Bartomus watched as the two Shields ran into the wall, with Stock taking a small mistep. Stohp pushed past him with an odd stone in her hands. He followed after her waiting to see what came at them next.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+6=12 ; Monday May 1st, 2017 10:15:40 AM
With all the crashing and thumping going on upstairs, Dorbin wonders who is winning. While still at the landing on the second floor, because he cannot get up the stairs, he keeps watch and looks and listens around for any escaping going on in his direction (perception: 12).
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday May 1st, 2017 5:14:37 PM
Sid still waits for quarry to appear at the top.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Monday May 1st, 2017 5:26:13 PM
Micah releases forcefully the breath he had been holding when he and Stock slam into the wall before them.
DM MikeK - Round 3 d20+7=17 ; d20+6=19 ; Monday May 1st, 2017 8:36:16 PM Temple Map -- Zanderallen breaks free of the paralyzing effects of the spell, and K helps him to his feet. Shtop squeezes past Bartomus, who backs up to the stairs to give his fellow taur more room.
Shtop waits with a thunderstone in her hand.
Dorbin and Sid are still stuck behind the two taurs.
Stock heads for the wall, but loses his footing. He does manage to get in enough of a blow to weaken the wood a bit, which is just enough for Micah to blast through. OOC – Your kind DM changed Stock’s efforts to an Aid Another roll, which gave Micah just enough.
Shtop tosses her thunderstone in after the cleric, and has the presence of mind to chuck it further than 10’ from him as well.
The stone lands on a large table, and goes off near the only other occupant in the room. He is a half-elf, dressed in a luxurious floor length robe with the symbol of a upright vase on its chest. He has a mace attached at his belt. He does not appear to have been effected by the thunderstone.
He’s also carrying a heavy crossbow with some kind of casing attached. Shooting a bolt at Micah, he calls out loudly, “Shredds! Get in here!”
And then heads for the door.
Another cleric bursts into the room, carrying a mace.
The bolt whistles past Micah's cheek, but does not hit.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is more movement in the hallway Zanderallern recently evacuated.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+8=21 ; d20+6=9 ; Monday May 1st, 2017 9:59:20 PM
(Stohp, not Shtop. Also, she's not currently wearing the hat so we'll have to forgo disguise shenanigans.)
Well the first time didn't work, but now there are two of them right next to each other! How obliging. Stohp tries another Thunderstone, targeting the two enemies (9 to hit AU 13). As she throws she notices the sound from the hallway. "Movement in the hallway" she warns the others.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=12 ; Monday May 1st, 2017 10:21:36 PM
Bartomus followed and watched a bolt fly through the opening that Micah rushed through. He watched as the bolt buried itself into the wall behind Stohp and in front of him. "Starting to really think that smoking this place was a better option Stohp."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 8:56:29 AM
Dorbin shifts his weight from one foot to the other while trying to peek up the narrow hallway past the taurs. Finally he shrugs and just waits patiently, hoping the others aren't getting killed up there.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+7=8 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 9:39:30 AM
K looks at Zander, then nods towards the door, hoping he'll move through it.
He readies his bow, planning to fire around the corner down the hallway.
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If Zander moves, K will move up to AY13 and shoot down the hallway at anyone who looks like trouble. Unfortunately, it's tougher to fire around the corner than he planned (nat 1, here we go again).
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+12=29 ; d10+8=13 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 10:23:24 AM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 38 rounds, Rage (round 2): +4 St, +4 Con, +2 Will, -2 AC Current stat line: HP: 49/49 AC: 18/12/15; CMB: 11; CMD: 24
Gren moves past Stohp, only partially aware of the thunderstone arcing toward the clerics ahead of him. He then slides past Micah. With both clerics in sight, tunnel vision sets in and he makes a bee-line for the first.
==== Should be able to get to AV13, Attack C, 13 damage Can you clarify which cleric has the crossbow? Or do both have a mace and crossbow?
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=18 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 11:54:55 AM
Sid clears his throat and says, "So, uh, Dorbin, pretty crowded up there huh. Think they'll be anything to do by the time we get up there?" while he scans the floor below.
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Perception: 18
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 40/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=19 ; d8+7=12 ; 2d6=2 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 3:52:18 PM
Back in control of his body Zanderallen partially soothes some of his burns with a lay on hands before charging down the hallway and attacking the first enemy he comes across. If Shredds happens to be that enemy he 'Smites Evil' on the minotaur, "Yes, get in here Shredds. Your days of harming the Fence are over." -------------------- Move to AU14 or until adjacent to an enemy
Attack (if not Shredds) Hit: 19 Damage: 12
Attack (Shredds Smite Evil) Hit: 22 Damage: 16
Lay on Hands (First roll rerolled per Woldian reroll of 1s on healing) Heals 7
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+4=13 ; d20=17 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 4:52:45 PM
Micah does not even flinch at the oncoming bolt, so focused is he on engaging his foes. "By Domi! he exclaims when he sees Stock engage the cleric so strongly.
Not wishing to leave the half elf free to cause more mischief with that crossbow, he hurries around the table to threaten him with his mace.
====== Perception 13 Full move action to AT12 going via the "top" side of the table. 17 base roll for religion/history/nobility check (25/22/22) to recognize the upright vase insignia
DM MikeK - Round 4 d20+7=9 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+11=18 ; d100=17 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+5=7 ; d20+4=19 ; 4d6=10 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 9:14:30 PM Temple Map A – cleric in robes and repeating crossbow (deafened) C – cleric in half plate, mace and shield .(deafened) F – fighter in half plate, shield and longsword S - Shredds -- Stohp throws another thunderstone, this time catching both clerics in its area of effect. It goes off with a cacophonous BOOM that causes both men to shout in pain.
Stock pushes past Stohp and Micah, and heads for the cleric in half plate. Unfortunately, the man is just a bit too far for the dwarf to reach and attack this round. Afraid dwarf’s base speed is 20’, not 30’, so it takes a full round to get there.
Micah moves to support Stock, and recognizes the vase as a symbol of Caeroldra, which makes sense.
Zanderallen Lays Hands on himself to heal some of the burn damage, opens the door, and finds a longsword slicing toward his head. The paladin reacts quickly, ducking the blow.
The owner of the longsword is a warrior in half plate, shield, and the aforementioned longsword.
The paladin steps into the hall and swings back, but his opponent blocks the blow with his shield. At the end of the hall, well behind his fighter guardian, stands Shredds, still medium sized.
K shoots at the fighter, but his unexpected appearance that close causes him to jerk, and the shot goes awry.
Bartomus, Dorbin, and Sid still wait, some more patiently than others, to get into the fray.
- Despite his deafened condition, Micah's opponent attempts to cast a spell defensively. What horrendous torture he had in mind, we'll never know, because the fray is too much for his concentration to overcome, and he loses the spell.
Stock's opponent also attempts to cast a spell defensively. The cleric seems to be concentrating well enough, but then stutters his incantation. His spell is lost as well.
The fighter strikes at Zanderallen, his sword hitting home. Zanderallen takes 7 hp damage. The fighter then takes a step back, to avoid giving both paladins an opportunity to double team him.
Shredds makes the gesture again, opens his mouth, and spits another gob of fire into Zanderallen. Zanderallen takes 10 hp damage.
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 10:23:21 PM A dwarf's speed is 20 but a Dwarven Barbarian is 30 because of Barbarian Fast Movement...Any chance you will rethink that?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 11:20:12 PM "Stohp, can we move any closer?" Bartomus asked as he smelled charring cloth and skin.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 27/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=19 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 11:57:49 PM
Stohp advances into the room to stand behind Micah (Should have just enough movement). Reaching past him she tries to grab cleric A, hoping to disrupt any further casting he attempts (19 to grapple).
Sid (Andrew) HP:31/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=13 ; d20+3=10 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 12:10:25 AM
Frustrated more than he was letting on, Sid hop scotches over Bartomus and tries to slide into spot AX11, or as far as he can go and will fire his tanglefoot arrow at A.
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To Hit 'A': 10 = 7(roll)+7-4(Firing into combat)
((Please let me know if I forgot a negative modifier))
((Tanglefoot Arrow: DM Paul Jackson allowed it and said,
"Benefit: You fire a tangleshot arrow as a ranged touch attack; the arrow deals no damage when it hits, but the target is splashed with the alchemical adhesive. The reduced amount of the glue means this arrow is less effective than an actual tanglefoot bag (DC 10 Reflex save, DC 12 Strength check to break, 10 points of slashing damage to cut through, DC 10 Concentration check).
Drawback: The weight of a tangleshot arrow reduces its range increment to half normal."))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 8:22:29 AM
Dorbin nudges Bart and says, "Let's get a move on, there's action up there!"
If Bart doesn't move, Dorbin will attempt to get past him. If he does move up, Dorbin will move up as well, trying to get a sight on the enemies.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:25:16 AM
K slaps Zander on the back, healing some of his wounds. "That's right, buddy. Keep taking everything they can dish out until they collapse exhausted. They'll be easy pickings then."
***
Zander healed 8 damage.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:36:45 AM
Bartomus followed Stohp and managed to just squeeze into the room. He fished out his sling and loaded a bullet into the pouch.
Stock (JonM) HP: 41/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+12=31 ; d20+12=27 ; 2d10+8=19 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 11:31:21 AM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 37 rounds, Rage (round 3): +4 St, +4 Con, +2 Will, -2 AC Current stat line: HP: 49/49 AC: 18/12/15; CMB: 11; CMD: 24
"Hey Buddy! What's the problem? Can't hear anymore? HAHA! I'm going to ring that half plate like a bell! Too bad you won't hear it! HAHA!"
If he is still standing Stock's eyes burrow into the cleric to little apparent effect as he can't seem to lock eyes with him.
If he goes down Stock steps past the fallen cleric focusing on the next target. Move to AU13
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Roll 1 - Potential Crit Roll 2 - Crit Confirm Roll 3 - Damage w/ slight mistake, should have been 2d10+16; 27 pts of damage Roll 4 - Intimidating Glare Rage Power, probably will get shrugged off
Intimidating Glare (Ex): The barbarian can make an Intimidate check against one adjacent foe as a move action. If the barbarian successfully demoralizes her opponent, the foe is shaken for 1d4 rounds + 1 round for every 5 points by which the barbarian's check exceeds the DC. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 31/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=11 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 12:10:22 PM
Zanderallen slips into his trained battle mindset, hit, pain, lay on hands, healing, hit, pain, lay on hands, healing. He never thought how important that mantra would be before joining the Silver Shields. "Is that the best you got? You've got not one but two paladins coming for you Shredds. And from the sounds coming from the other room a crazy dwarf to boot." Stepping up to engage the warrior Zander takes a swing. A rather lousy swing, barely even needing to be deflected. ------------------ 5 ft step to follow the warrior Attack 11 to hit misses
OOC: Atleast the new guy has the favor of the die roller. Carl looks like you and I have incurred it's wrath again.
Micah (John) HP: 28/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=12 ; d8+2=4 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 8:42:43 PM
Micah grins wildly as this maddened dwarf takes it to their foes. Although not nearly as proficient with his weapon, he joins into the melee, working to coordinate with his newest ally.
========== If "C" is still up, he attacks him hitting AC 12, then 5' steps to AS13. If "C" fell, he 5' steps to AS13 and attacks "A" to hit AC 14 adding flank bonus. In the unlikely event something landed his hammer does 4 points of damage.
DM MikeK - Round 5 3d6=9 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=8 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:21:54 PM Temple Map A – cleric in robes and repeating crossbow (Deafened, Grappled) cleric in half plate, mace and shield. (Very Dead) F – fighter in half plate, shield and longsword S - Shredds
-- So, Stock was able to get to the cleric last round and hit him. Following the cleric’s inability to get off a spell, the dwarf nearly cuts the man in two. Stock then steps over the carcass to engage his next victim, er, opponent.
Stohp advances into the room, reaches over Micah, and grabs the fellow in the robes. She is somewhat startled that the robes feel like metal armor, but is still able to clamp down on his shoulders.
Sid slips past Bartomus, and into the room, following the hole Micah made. He pulls up, and fires a specialized arrow, but isn’t quite used to the weight of it yet. The arrow splats against the far wall.
Bartomus and Dorbin move up.
K heals Zanderallen.
Zanderallen calls a challenge to Shredds, and attacks the fighter in front of him. His blow is batted away.
Micah attacks the fellow in robes, but even with Stohp holding fast to a shoulder, the man is able to turn aside the blow.
--- Deafened, held by one minotaur, with another on the way, plus a cleric of Domi, a guy shooting arrows at him, and one seriously dangerous dwarf -- the cleric in robes is in a world of trouble. His eyes flick about wildly, as he struggles to free a symbol from beneath his robes. He succeeds, and, holding it forward, screams - an incoherent cry of spite. Accompanying the cry, a wave a negative energy slams into those occupying the room. Micah, Stock, Bartomus, Stohp, and Sid 9 hp damage, Will Save DC 21 halves.
The fighter swings at Zanderallen. The paladin returns the favor, and bats the sword away.
Shredds hesitates, and then moves forward, attacking Stock. The dragon-taur, his fingers all ending in razor sharp claws, twice strikes the dwarf. Stock takes 17 hp damage.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 14/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=17 ; d20-1=14 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:48:15 PM
Bartomus watched at the new dwarf cleaved one of the cleric's in two. The other cleric fumbled about and was able to pull forward some symbol that he held forward as if it was a shield. An incoherent scream filled Bartomus' ears and he cringed as his skin seemed to pulsate with pain.
He whipped the sling about and let fly a bullet at the man in the robes. === Will save - failed Attack - +3, -4 for A being engaged. Do I need to subtract for being in the cramped quarters too? so 14
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+1=13 ; d20+15=20 ; Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 10:16:18 PM
Stohp grimaces in pain`at the sound (13... yeah wasn't going to get a nat 20 to save on that XD), but keeps her hold (Grapple 20). Twisting her grip to make him lose his balance she then uses his attempts to regain it to move him out of the way (Using the Move ability to whirl him about to the other side of me, so that Bart and I are flanking. Say AU9 or 10).
"Bart, hit this guy until he stops struggling. Micah, get Shredds! Don't let him escape again!"
(I can't tell if that's a door there, but perhaps Micah can move to block Shredd's retreat down the hall? He'd at an AoO for it...)
Sid (Andrew) HP: 22/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+1=2 ; d20+3=15 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 12:45:26 AM
Sid pulls out a regular arrow and hearing Stohp, aims at the Taur in the hallway when the pain hits him. Crying out he slams against the wall and slides down it a bit coughing up a bit of blood from the hit of the negative energy. Steadying himself he takes aim and fires.
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Will Save: 2 ((I know a nat 1 doesn't cause more damage, but I thought I should play it up a bit, because I botched!))
To Hit Shredds: 15(15 = 12(roll) + 7(To Hit) -4(close combat) ((I don't know about any cover bonuses though))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:20/27 CMD:14] d20+4=14 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 6:38:33 AM
Dorbin stands in the doorway and looks around at the chaos. He spots Shredds across the room and throws a tiny blob of acid in his direction.
Hit AC 14.
Stock (JonM) HP: 15/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+4=10 ; d20+12=16 ; d10+9=14 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:12:46 AM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 36 rounds, Rage (round 4): +4 St, +4 Con, +2 Will, -2 AC Current stat line: HP: 23/49 AC: 18/12/15; CMB: 11; CMD: 24
Stock reels from being struck from two directions. First a wave of negative energy hits him knocking the wind out of him, then catching one claw to the face and another to the shoulder forces Stock to face his new foe. Blood is just starting to trickle down the right side of his face.
"Oh you're a big boy aren't ya!"
Stock swings wildly at Shredds and then backs into the room, baiting the Taur. ========== Roll 1: Failed Will save Roll 2 & 3: Attack Shredds Move: 5ft step to AU12
Stock (JonM) HP: 15/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:14:04 AM OOC: Who jinxed me by saying I was rolling well? XD
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 31/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=24 ; d8+7=11 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:06:57 AM "We need to take this guy down and get to Shredds. Get ready K." Zanderallen takes another swing at the fighter and then steps back, hugging the south wall of the corridor to give K a clear firing lane. "Now" -------------------- Attack Fighter(f) To Hit: 24 Damage: 11
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+7=13 ; d8+6=7 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:23:15 AM
There's no way K's going to miss at this range. That doesn't mean this guy they're fighting doesn't get his shield up in time, though.
Hit AC 13 for 7 damage because this die roller is being stupid.
Micah snarls in outrage and pain at this corrupt use of divine power. Seeing its harmful effect he is momentarily torn on using his own divine power to heal his friends, but decides countering his foes to be the more immediate need.
He steps to his side so that he can see Shredds, then, chanting in the divine tongue, he calls upon Domi to bind their common enemy, casting hold person on the evil minotaur.
====== Failed save (12 rolled but cancelled when my post was deleted by the evil server) 5' step to UA12 Hold Person on Shredd's Will DC 16
Micah (John) HP: 19/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:04:02 PM
[OOC: Oops. realized where Stock moved to. Micah doesn't five foot step. He moves through AU12 to AV13.]
DM MikeK - Round 6 d20+5=13 ; 3d6=13 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:17:18 PM Temple Map A – cleric in robes and repeating crossbow (Deafened, Grappled) cleric in half plate, mace and shield. (Very Dead) F – fighter in half plate, shield and longsword (AC 22, 8 hp damage) S - Shredds (paralyzed) --
Bartomus fires an sling stone at the cleric, but misses. You are not squeezed, so no extra subtraction required
Stohp pulls the fellow over the table, and between her and Bartomus. She calls for Micah to get Shredds.
Sid fires an arrow at Shredds, missing.
Dorbin tosses an acid blob at Shredds, missing.
Stock swings wildly at Shredds, missing both times. The dwarf moves back into the room, baiting the taur.
Sensing the need to do away with this guard, Zanderallen stabs him, and then backs up, giving K a clear shot.
Unfortunately, the fighter is able to deflect K’s arrow.
Micah moves to get sight of Shredds, and casts a spell on him. ---
Even yanked around by Stohp, the cleric still has both a hold of his holy symbol, and a maniacal look in his eyes. With another wordless scream, he unleashes another wave of negative energy Micah, Stock, Bartomus, Stohp, Sid, and Dorbin 13 hp damage, Will Save DC 21 halves.
The fighter holds his ground, waiting on Zanderallen to come back. His helm hides his face, so its tough to tell what he’s thinking.
Shredds starts to give Zanderallen a wry grin, but then freezes in place, completely paralyzed.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=13 ; 2d8+2=12 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:57:24 PM
Again the pain surged across his skin, and Bartomus bellowed. He fished into a pouch tied to the thick leather belt and pulled out a vial. He shook it, popped the cork and swallowed greedily. As he finished, he felt the energy surge through him. "We need to end this."
===== Failed will save - so took damage Used one of the CMW potions for 12. Don't believe I can take another action as potion was my standard action.
Stock (JonM) HP: 2/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+4=5 ; d8+1=3 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 9:57:06 AM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 35 rounds, Rage (round 5): +4 St, +4 Con, +2 Will, -2 AC Current stat line: HP: 13/49 AC: 18/12/15; CMB: 11; CMD: 24
The second wave of negative energy doubles Stock over. Even in his heightened state he knows that it has been a long time since he has felt this beat up. With his off hand he swings his backpack around and quickly grabs a small vial out of a side pocket and literally bites the through the cork to get to the healing liquid inside.
"Not enough by half..." he mutters to himself.
====== Roll 1 - Will Save (definitely not!) Roll 2 - CLW Healing potion (emphasis on "Light")
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+1=17 ; d20+15=35 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 10:20:28 AM
Ah, right. Evil, incredibly painful screams (save of 17). Stohp maintains her hold on him and then muffles him, hand over his mouth even shoving a finger into it. Sure he might bite, but that'd hurt less then letting him continue casting.
(... I have absolutely no idea how that works rules wise. Of course the whole point of grapple was to make him unable to cast, that seems to be going sooo well.)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:7/27 CMD:14] d20+6=16 ; d20+4=15 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 10:28:26 AM
Dorbin reels from the blast of negative energy and slams into the wall. He shakes his head and says, "Ouch, that really hurt." He tries to throw another blob of acid, but it harmlessly hits a wall.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 d20+10=14 ; d20+10=16 ; d8+10=15 ; d8+10=12 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 10:45:24 AM
"Shredds, you have done enough damage to the decent folk down here for one lifetime." He raises his bow, aiming down the hall at the seemingly paralyzed minotaur. His eyes flash silver and a his voice is filled with a sudden gravity as he clearly states, "I see no choice but to remove you from this existence. May you find peace in the next life." He looses an arrow aimed at Shredds.
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Swift: Smite evil on Shredds Standard: Attack Shredds with compound bow - 14. Hero point reroll: 16 because this die roller is getting ridiculous. 15 damage if that hits his flat-footed AC.
The last d8 roll was an accidental double click.
Micah (John) HP: 13/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+8=20 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 2:53:25 PM
Micah's scream of outrage renews as the vile energy drains more of his life force. His unholy symbol! he shouts when he sees Stoph's confusion about how to stop the cleric's channeling.
In the midst of the anguish, images spring to mind: Brisselda, her father, Maltus, his aide, and the faces of those infected by the zombie plague. The author of that evil stands motionless before him. He steps close and raises his hammer high. Without anger, but rather with stern conviction that this evils needs to be eradicated, he grimly brings his hammer down soundly on the crown of Shredd's head.
Waiting to see if another strike is ready, he remains aware of the injuries he and his allies have endured. Calling upon hidden reserves he cries out to his god for healing power.
===== 5'step to AU14
20 for unsuccessful Will save
Coup de grace on Shredds for 11 points damage Fort DC 21 save vs coup de grace
Hero Point used for extra action Selective channel excludes Shredds and the fighter; Heal 7 (or 5 if rerolling one does not apply to channel energy healing) [last use for the day] Note: hammer dropped if hand needed to present symbol hanging around Micah's neck---not sure on that rule.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 22/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+1=13 ; d20+3=21 ; d8-1=0 ; 2d6=7 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 7:47:11 PM
Sid slams into the wall again, but holds his footing better. He draws back and a lets loose at the cleric. "I love you Elly," he whispers, knowing he can't take that beating again.
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To Hit A: 21 Damage: 1 Sneak Attack(If Applicable): 7
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 31/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=15 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 8:31:34 PM
After K takes his shot Zander steps back up to engage the fighter raising his guard for the expected attack. He takes another swing at him. Poor once again. --------------- 5 ft step up Attack F 15 to hit...
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 17/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Saturday May 6th, 2017 12:14:48 AM "Smash his arms Stohp, get him to drop that thing," Bartomus yelled after he put together the hint from Micah regarding the source of the evil life draining energy.
DM MikeK - Round 7 d20+4=10 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+5=10 ; d20+5=8 ; Saturday May 6th, 2017 4:15:27 PM Temple Map A – cleric in robes and repeating crossbow (Deafened, Pinned) cleric in half plate, mace and shield. (Very Dead) F – fighter in half plate, shield and longsword (AC 22, 8 hp damage) S – Shredds (dead) -- The cleric’s negative energy is wreaking havoc among the Shields, and yet, they press on.
Bartomus pulls out and imbibes a healing potion.
Stock does the same.
Stohp tries to deal with the cleric. With advice from Micah and Bartomus, she clamps down on the cleric’s free arm. The taur has the smaller man in a bear hug. DM is going to interpret Stohp’s actions and roll as a pinning attempt, which is successful.
Dorbin reels from the blast of negative energy and slams into the wall. He tries to throw another blob of acid, but it harmlessly hits a wall.
K fires an arrow, but even in his paralyzed state, Shredds’ magical protective spells are up. The arrow careens off a force field before him.
Sid fires an arrow into the cleric, which is fairly impressive given he’s nearly engulfed in Stohp’s enormous arms.
Zanderallen steps back into the fighter, expecting and receiving a blow for his efforts. The fighter is able to penetrate the paladin’s defenses. Zanderallen takes 10 hp damage from fighter’s readied attack. The paladin’s return blow is unsuccessful.
And then there is Micah. After calling out to Stohp, the cleric steps to confront Shredds. Wordlessly, he brings his hammer down upon the creature responsible for so much pain. The blow strikes, and Shredds crumples lifelessly to the floor.
Dropping the hammer and presenting his holy symbol, the cleric channels positive energy into the Shields
All except K healed for 11 hp damage
--- The cleric screams and unsuccessfully struggles to free himself from Stohp’s grip.
The fighter glances over his shoulder to figure out who’s healing Zanderallen, and see Shredds’ body. Swiveling his head from Micah to the two paladins, he comes to a decision, drops his sword, and raises his hands.
OOC – Please keep your hit points in the header fields up to date
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+15=18 ; d4-1=0 ; Saturday May 6th, 2017 4:21:16 PM
Stohp tries to keep the Cleric pinned (grapple 18) and smack him once while she's at it (1 damage).
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Saturday May 6th, 2017 11:48:55 PM
(... I could have sworn I updated my header to read 5 hp last round... something must have made me reload and lose it. Srry, fixed.)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+4=6 ; Sunday May 7th, 2017 1:39:07 AM
Bartomus felt a soothing energy course through his body and realized that it was not the cleric wrapped in Stohp's hold. He tried slapping the cursing man with the unholy relic with his glave but his swing went wide. ==== Attack - 6
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Sunday May 7th, 2017 9:07:08 AM
K picks up the fighter's sword. "Smart decision. Let's head in there." He points towards the room where Stohp is beating that cleric. He puts a hand on Micah's shoulder & nods at him as they pass, giving the universal dude code for "good job."
Stock (JonM) HP: 16/41 AC: 19/13/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Sunday May 7th, 2017 10:59:31 AM Status Effects - Bull's Strength: +4 St / 34 rounds, Fatigued: -2 St, -2 Dex / 10 rounds
Seeing Shredds drop, Stock whips his head around looking for his next target. As this moment stretches out, he begins to realize that the tone in the room has changed. He takes a knee as his rage begins to fade. In a moment he stands again but looks drained.
"That was fun. Closer than I like it but fun. He walks over to the pinned cleric and gives him a kick to the ribs. Knock it off. Fight's over."
Stock is still breathing heavily.
============== OOC - Tracking these status effects is !FUN! I also changed it so that I'm updating the header field instead of putting a temp field. It's probably clearer that way.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 32/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+5=23 ; Sunday May 7th, 2017 7:01:00 PM
A feeling of relief washes over Zanderallen as he sees Shredds crumple to the ground. Letting K handle the surrendered fighter he sheathes his own sword and starts moving to join the others. Seeing they have everyone under control he moves to examines Shredds body. Part of him feels very small for doing it but a larger part can't quite believe it's over. Even with his thoughts muddled over thinking over all the pain and suffering caused by one man, Zander still manages a very thorough examination. Checking for any possible signs of remaining life. Verifying that it is fully and finally over.
Heal 23
Micah (John) HP: 13/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=6 ; Monday May 8th, 2017 10:10:47 AM
Seeing that Shredds is no longer a threat, Micah kneels down to retrieve his hammer and returns it to his belt. Seeing the dwarf's injured and weary state he instinctively begins to move toward him to offer assistance and healing, but then realizes more urgent business needs attending to.
He stows his shield and walks toward Stohp and the subdued cleric, drawing his dagger as he approaches. His visage is stern and his advance deliberate. Without words he forcefully reaches out with his free hand to grab the priest's unholy symbol. His other hand brandishes the dagger, signalling Micah's willingness to more painfully retrieve the dangerous object if need be.
====== Nat 1 on a CMB is required to attempt a Disarm
Micah (John) HP: 13/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Monday May 8th, 2017 11:04:07 AM
[OOC: to clarify: I meant to say "If" required to attempt a disarm should the cleric refuse to release the symbol.]
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] Monday May 8th, 2017 1:28:18 PM
Seeing Shredds drop and one of the others surrender, Dorbin finally relaxes a little bit, especially when he feels the healing flow through him. He reaches out to the wall to steady himself as he realizes how close he came to dying as he looks around the room.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=10 ; Monday May 8th, 2017 5:40:49 PM
Sid slings his bow around his back and goes to the fighter, since this Shredds, who, as he sees him on the floor through the door, is as impressive as the way people talked about him. "Alright, spread'em buddy," he says to the fighter, "continue to NOT fight us and you get to keep your gold and vauables, I'm just making sure you don't have anything too interesting or violent still on you." Sid pats him down for daggers, knives, or other weapons. He will take any gold pouches and valuables he finds and goes through them doing things like pouring coins into his hand to check the contents and putting them back. Any potion, thunderstones, tanglefoot bags, or the like he will keep to the side.
DM MikeK - Good Loser, Bad Loser Monday May 8th, 2017 8:20:55 PM Zanderallen checks over Shredds very carefully, to be absolutely sure their tormentor is really and truly dead. He really and truly is.
Sid gets the fighter against the wall, and pats him down. The fighter isn't saying anything, but he is cooperating. In addition to the sword, Sid finds a cold iron dagger, a potion, and a sack with 350 gp.
Micah moves to grab the cleric's holy symbol. The cleric tries to resist, but Stohp has him pretty much immobile in that bear hug, and Micah rips it from him. In fact, the fight is pretty much over.
Except that the cleric, deafened, pinned, and deprived of his holy symbol, continues to struggle in Stohp's grip. He's not getting anywhere, but he keeps struggling. And yelling. The fellow is an awfully good yeller.
Its fairly evident he's going to keep going until someone knocks him out. Which I'll give you as a role play post
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Monday May 8th, 2017 9:30:58 PM
K looks down at the struggling cleric. "Sir, you worship my goddess' mother. I cannot, in good conscious, pummel you into unconsciousness."
He turns to Zander. "Z, pummel him into unconsciousness."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Monday May 8th, 2017 9:53:07 PM "Isn't there some way to get him to shut up and just talk to us about what is going on in this place?" Bartomus tried asking over the shouting.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Monday May 8th, 2017 10:49:15 PM
Stohp would love to sock him one and knock him out, but she's not really strong enough to do that easily. Instead she takes her hat off and stuffs it in his mouth as a makeshift gag. Hey, it's magic, it's not like he'll damage it with his teeth. Though she'd better wash it later.
Stock (JonM) HP: 16/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 12:00:40 AM
Stock's eyes are closed as the cleric continues to yell. "Gods, be quiet! I told you the fight is over!" With that he raises his flail. Catching his impulse before it goes to far, he grips his flail between whitened knuckles, snarls and stalks out of the room absentmindedly going to the large room across the hall. ======== OOC - I'm assuming Bull's Strength and Fatigue will time out before any more action happens...if not, we can figure our the remaining duration.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] Tuesday May 9th, 2017 7:31:53 AM
Dorbin stands back, panting, holding onto the wall for support. He shakes his head at the screaming cleric and then steps away from the door, just in case someone comes to investigate the yelling.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 32/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 8:40:42 AM
Finishing his check of Shredds Zander joins the others wondering why the cleric hasn't stopped yelling. Hearing K's suggestion he steps over. "Good sir, the fight is over. Might I suggest you surrender.", swift backhand to knock him out, "Good choice"
Micah (John) HP: 13/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Tuesday May 9th, 2017 2:25:19 PM "Well said," states Micah in response to Zanderallen's verbal, and not so verbal, rejoinder to the cleric's wordless scream. "I am certain, had he not been deafened, he would have readily submitted to your wise suggestions," he continues with an poorly concealed smirk.
"Regarding that: nicely played with that thunderstone", he says to Stohp as he retrieves, straightens, and returns her hat to her. He then extends to her the recovered unholy symbol. "Perhaps you would like this as a souvenir. Unpowered by faith, no matter how misplaced it might have been, this object is now merely a bauble. I thought you might like to keep it.
Then with a deep breath, he draws himself up straight. "Perhaps it is premature to relax too much." He scans everyone then steps over to the weary and wounded dwarf. With a calm chant, he reaches out to him and calls upon his faith, a soft glow extends from his hand and spreads across the warrior before slowly fading.
Leaving it to others to secure and question the surrendered fighter, he casts detect magic to look for any other threats as well as to better locate any special items possessed by the former Shredds and his associates.
====== Spontaneously cast Cure Moderate Wounds. Heal Stock for 11+5=16
Micah (John) HP: 13/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 2:27:50 PM
[OOC: (again) I did not have a 2nd level slot prepared, so I used "bless" to cast CLW instead. Fortunately the first roll was an 8, so make that 8+4=12 (my math was wrong, too.)]
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday May 9th, 2017 5:57:30 PM
Sid throws the money back at the fighter, pockets the cold iron dagger and holds up the potion. "We have a potion that needs identifying." He waits for someone to call for it or ask for it. Sid backs up a bit with his eyes on the prisoner. "Now my friend, I have some questions. Please respond truthfully, my paladin friends are on edge and many good peoples lives are at stake."
"First, what is this supposed to be," Sid waggles the potion, "Second, what is the scheme here with plant people and going to the Cryingwood?"
DM MikeK - Recovery Tuesday May 9th, 2017 9:17:31 PM Zanderallen finally quiets the hollering cleric with a well placed blow to the noggin.
Blessed silence descends upon the scene.
Stock steps out into the hallway, and is considering entering the room on the side. There are two doors, one to his right and one to the left.
Micah performs some more much-needed healing.
Sid continues his business with the fighter. Getting his gold back surprises the fellow, and he’s willing to tell what he knows. “It’s a healing potion,” he answers. “The plant people used to be regular people. Part of the gang. We don’t know what happened to them. Shredds was pretty shook up, was gonna pull the plug on the whole thing, but Arellius there said no. There’s some kinda farm in the Woods growing the seeds they used to knock the block out. We’re supposed to help guard the block till Arellius got his friends into the Float, and also pick up the seeds and bring em back here. That’s all I know.”
Micah searches for magic. All four opponents have got some:
Shredds – Hat, 2 potions, flail, and cloak Arellius (the yeller) – full platemail, repeating heavy crossbow, rod, and a ring Fighter – half plate, shield, plus the potion Sid already took Dead cleric – half plate, shield, heavy mace, potion
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 10:09:20 PM "So, we need to figure out how we end this menace as quickly as possible," Bartomus said as he listened to the explanation. "Can we lock these folks up for a few days while we try to get to the bottom of this? We all are going to need to be at our best, so some rest is needed too."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Tuesday May 9th, 2017 11:16:35 PM
Stohp retrieves her hat and stows it. Hesitantly, she takes the holy symbol. "I'll think about it. I'm not sure if I want this hanging around causing misunderstandings. Then again it might be nice to have around the HQ, maybe a trophy or souvenir wall..." A bit lost in thought, Stohp sticks the symbol in her bag, which reminds her of the stuff they found back at the warehouse. She goes over to the surrendering Fighter.
"Back at that grain warehouse we found some trees that had overgrown their pots and some potions. Can you tell us what that was about?"
She shows him the potion, the vial of goey lotion, and the stuff that smells like vinegar, hoping he can tell them what they're for.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] d20+2=20 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 8:19:53 AM
Dorbin listens with interest as the fighter tells about the plans. He senses that something is missing in the story, but he's not sure what. He tries to listen closely to tell if the fighter is trying to deceive them (perception: 20).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 32/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:34:03 AM
Grinning a bit sheepishly upon learning the clerics was deafenes by a thunderstone, Zander motions everyone to gather close to him while moving Arellius temporarily into the hall. Channelling his divine healing into a burst he heals all the Shields and the fighter. He then moves Arellius back into the room. "Looks loke we have a camping trip ahead of us. I believe that note Stohp found had a meeting set for the morning 2 days from now. We may need to spend tomorrow putting this block back together and seeing if there are any Hands left who wish to continue this temple, hopefully with a little less crazy." -------------- 2 uses of Lay on Hands to channel healing everyone except Arellius 9 (1 use remaining)
Stock (JonM) HP: 28/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+1=15 ; d20+7=24 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:53:04 AM
As Stock starts off into the corridor he feels another rush of healing energy, this one stronger. This causes him to take pause just as he reaches the door on the right. It has been some time, decades really, since he has had companions to help him. He's not quite comfortable with it but he also realizes that it could be a good thing.
He takes a deep breath and hears the conversation with the fighter. He stands in the doorway to the room on the right, listening carefully to the interrogation and looking around the room to get an idea of the floorplan. ======= Sense Motive 15 listening to the interrogation Perception 24 looking into the room
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Wednesday May 10th, 2017 10:33:55 AM
K looks around. There were more than 4 members of the Hand. Surely the Underlord didn't take THAT many of them as Undercrats.
He walks back towards the stairs, pausing to size up (pun intended) Stock. "You fight well, dwarf. We need more folks willing to wade into the thick of things."
Reaching the stairs, he shouts down at the second floor, "ATTENTION HANDS OF LOVE. WE HAVE DISPATCHED SHREDDS AND CAPTURED FATHER ARELLIUS. ANY OF YOU WHO DISAPPROVED OF THE STUPID DIRECTION YOU FOLKS TOOK AFTER SIX WAS TAKEN SHOULD COME UP HERE AND ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS." He nods, then walks back to the Shields. "Sure hope this works out well. Mom's gonna be pissed if this blows up."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday May 10th, 2017 11:44:48 AM
Sid looks at the fighter before he is corralled off and says, "We'll keep asking you questions, just in case you know something else that we need, but if you keep cooperating you get to keep the rest of your equipment. This," he says waggling the potion, "is ours: minimum cost of doing business. We want to save your friends if possible."
Then Sid goes to Stohp, "The fighter said this was a healing potion. I never did much with alchemy, but if it is it is yours," and pushes it on her.
Micah (John) HP: 2131 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+5=10 ; d3=1 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=24 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 7:13:28 PM
When Zanderallen channels energy, he stretches his arms out and rolls his neck to work out some of the kinks. He still has some cuts and bruises, but is content to endure them for now.
Satisfied that the others are securing the area and adequately dealing with their prisoner, he starts pointing to the items that emanate magic, explaining to the others as he does, "Some enchanted items here. On Shredds, hat, potions, flail, cloak. Arellius, ...."
"Dorbin," he asks, "would you help me identify these items?" as he continues to inspect and evaluate the items, excluding those of the fighter. He lingers on the dead cleric's shield as he examines it, his personal interest obvious to anyone in the room.
============ Spellcraft checks in order that they appear in the DM post, skipping the cooperative fighter for now. I bolded the checks that might succeed.
Shredds – Hat(10), 2 potions(8,6), flail (12), and cloak(21) Arellius (the yeller) – full platemail (16), repeating heavy crossbow(24), rod(17), and a ring(11) Fighter – half plate, shield, plus the potion Sid already took Dead cleric – half plate(17), shield(16), heavy mace(15), potion(24)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:21:36 PM "Not sure that I could use Amy of the weapons, seems they might be a bit small for my hands." Bartomus chuckled at that. He wasn't sure if any of the spools might be of help in the days ahead.
DM MikeK - Inspection Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:38:13 PM
The fighter accepts Sid’s confiscation of the potion without complaint. In fact, the return of his gold, the promise of keeping his sword and armor, and the fact no one seems to be planning on killing him has put the fellow in a very helpful mood. Dorbin detects no deception as he answers the various questions.
“Dunno what the potion is. The yellow goo keeps the Woods from attacking you. The vinegar is what we use to bring out invisible ink. For messages and stuff. The trees…well, when Drakken’s team first came back, they said they felt weird, but better around plants. So we moved the potted ferns or whatever from the Temple’s entryway into their room. Dunno what happened after that."
K walks back to the stairway and bellows the all clear. After a long while, a quivering voice responds, “Are you sure they’re defeated?”
Stock opens the right hand door in the hallway, and finds a living quarters. The room is 25’ square, and nicely decorated. A posterbed and an ornate desk line the far wall. A silver amphora (slim urn) held upright in a silver brace stands upon the desk. Based on the size of the room, Stock reasons there is yet another room behind the other door.
Micah works to identify some of the magic items: Shredds – Hat, 2 potions, flail (large sized), and +1 Cloak of Resistance Arellius (the yeller) – full platemail, +1 Repeating Heavy Crossbow, rod, and a ring Fighter – half plate, shield, plus the potion Sid already took Dead cleric – half plate, shield, heavy mace, Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
Oh, and Shredds has returned to regular minotaur size, along with his gear.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=22 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 8:36:32 AM
Dorbin replies, "Sure," and heads over to the pile of stuff, looking over the items to see if he can identify the ones not yet discovered.
OOC: Rolls to identify items not covered yet:
Shredds – Hat(31), 2 potions(30,14), flail (16) Arellius (the yeller) – full platemail (28), rod(24), and a ring(15) Fighter – half plate (17), shield (16) Dead cleric – half plate(28), shield(30), heavy mace(22)
Stock (JonM) HP: 28/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Thursday May 11th, 2017 8:51:49 AM
Hearing K's comment, Stock turns from the door and smiles showing his surprisingly white teeth, "Thanks. Guess I passed the audition then?" He turns back to the room in front of him and enters, walking over to the desk and looking for any papers or documents.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 32/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=21 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:17:08 AM "I would say so, Stock. I didn't get to witness your handiwork in that fight but from the sound and aftermath you certainly seem to know how to handle yourself in a fight. I think you'll make a fine addition to the Shields. I'm Zanderallen by the way.", Zander will help search the rooms on this floor. He'll move to check the next door.
Perception 21
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Thursday May 11th, 2017 5:50:17 PM "Am I sure?" K looks back at the unconscious Arellius. "Shredds was crushed by the hammer of a cleric of Domi. Those guys don't mess around. Shredds isn't getting back up. You have my word as a paladin of Flower that we're not trying to trick you. These dudes' reign of stupidity is over."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday May 11th, 2017 6:10:18 PM
Sid makes sure that Stohp has the potion firmly in hand and turns back to the fighter thinking. "Hi I'm Sid," he says to the fighter, "and we're the Silver Swords. We're about the only ones who care what happens on the Fence and the Trash, which is why when a street was blockaded and the residents drugged we showed up. Now, you said you lost some of your mates to this scheme and Shredds wanted to back out of it. It would have been better for one of you to come to us and ask for help than to keep on going and hope that everything is alright." Sid doesn't look around or point to the Shields cleaning up, the dead figures on the floor, or the unconscious cleric, he just lets K's declaration ring in the air. "Next time when you or your mates are in a bad way, just come and get us, because when we get there it'll be too late." Sid walks down the hall to explore a bit.
DM MikeK - Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:13:25 PM Dorbin comes over to help Micah with item identification. The list now looks like Shredds – Hat of Disguise, 2 potions of Cure Serious Wounds, flail (large sized), and +1 Cloak of Resistance Arellius– +1 Glamered Full Plate, +1 Repeating Heavy Crossbow, Rod of Metamagic – Silent - Lesser, a ring, and an Ishgaran Belt of Dexterity (missed that one before, sorry) Fighter – half plate, shield, plus the potion Sid already took Dead cleric – +1 Half Plate, +1 Heavy Steel Shield, +1 Heavy Mace, Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
Stock finds nothing of interest on the desk. The desk drawer is locked.
Zanderallen opens his door, and finds a similar quarters – bed, desk, fairly nice. There is a document on the desk. It says,
Fixing plant problem. Pickup delayed till Saturday
This would mean you have four full days starting tomorrow, and the pickup will be the following morning. This desk drawer, too, is locked.
K hears a quiet, but intense conversation below. Finally, a voice says, “I’m coming up.” Appearing on the stairway is an aged, thin, human. He’s bald, but somehow sports a very full, white beard. Despite everything, the man holds himself with dignified grace. “I’m Brother….well…Father now. Father Barnholdt,” he introduces himself softly.
The fighter takes Sid’s comments in stride. The elf gets the feeling he’s still half-expecting someone to execute him. Sid goes exploring, but all rooms on this level have been discovered. Someone might need help unlocking a desk, though.
Micah (John) HP: 2131 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:43:37 PM
Micah's mind starts planning the use the newly acquired items could be put to by the various members of the Silver Shields, but draws his attention away to focus on the newcomer.
He grabs something for the elderly man to sit on and gestures to him gently offering, "Please Father Barnholdt, take a seat. I am Brother Micah, currently one of the Silver Shields." Rather than saying anything about it, he lets his clearly displayed amulet speak for whom he follows.
Softly and gently he suggests, "Perhaps you can fill us in on what has happened here as well as their further plans." He gestures to the fallen to clarify whose plans he is referring to. He then backs up to the table and rests his weight upon its edge, calmly waiting for the priest to share what he may know.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Thursday May 11th, 2017 10:07:40 PM
(Doh, forgot to post yesterday).
Stohp wanders back over to were Micah is and stands nearby, ready to hear the cleric's tale.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday May 11th, 2017 11:22:58 PM "Well, we have a few days then," Bartomus muttered as the note was read explaining the change in schedules. He followed Sid as Micah begins talking to the new cleric that came up from below.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=28 ; d20+13=24 ; Friday May 12th, 2017 3:11:39 AM
Sid sees things are in good order and walks back down the hall when he hears something about a lock and grunt of frustration of someone not being able to get into anything. Excitedly he bursts in and assesses the situation. With glee he goes over to the lock and sees if he can find any traps, and after careful, reverent study he takes out his picks and confronts the lock, happy to be doing something.
=======================================
Perception: 28 Disable Device: 24
((FINALLY I CAN ROGUE!))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] Friday May 12th, 2017 8:51:11 AM
Dorbin leaves the pile of magical stuff when he hears about a desk and casually wanders towards it, quietly saying, "If there are papers there, I am good with reading the written word, if you need help, of course."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Friday May 12th, 2017 9:17:38 AM "We could gladly use your help Dorbin. As soon as our resident sticky fingers stops giggling like a schoolgirl and gets these drawers open there'll be some papers to go through I imagine." Zander gives Sid a grin, glad to see him so happy to put his skills to use. Then not really seeing much else to be done he goes back to the main room to guard Arellius amd listen to what Father Barnholt has to say.
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Friday May 12th, 2017 9:52:26 AM
K looks around. He turns to Father Barnholdt and asks, "where is everyone else? There were a bunch of you before. Just how many of you were taken by the Underlord anyway?" He pauses a bit, then asks, "and what happened to Sister Catherine? Was she taken too?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 28/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Friday May 12th, 2017 4:34:21 PM
Watching Sid examine the locked drawer and go to work, Stock let's out a long whistle. "Tell you what, back where I grew up I used to know a locksmith who used say all the time that his locks could not be picked. Ab-so-lutely secure he'd say...Until just now I believed him. Well done, mate."
Stock pats Sid on the back and walks back over to Micah and listens to the developments with Father Barnholdt.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday May 12th, 2017 7:55:19 PM
Stohp is momentarily distracted by the desk. It is a very nice desk, very well constructed. She's almost tempted to steal it for the HQ.
(Yay catch up post/running gag!)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Friday May 12th, 2017 9:56:40 PM "well now, is he always that quick with other people's drawers?" Bartomus asked with a bit of a smirk and wink at Zanderallen. "Well done, and let's see what you found."
DM MikeK - Locks and Clerics Saturday May 13th, 2017 3:39:08 PM Sid jumps at the chance to pick a lock. Safety first, though. The rogue is not so excited as to forget to check things out first. He determines there a no traps, and within moments has the drawer open. Even better, Sid find a secret compartment in the desk drawer, and opens that, too. Inside the drawer is a sack full of gold (400gp) and quite a few papers.
Dorbin gives the papers a once over. They look like building leases. Further investigation reveals that these are the leases to nearly all the buildings on Crook Street. They are signed by both Arellius and possibly the current owners – the signatures are universally illegible – but not notarized. So, not official yet.
Inside the secret compartment is a metal medallion. Its not magical. It is a dark red color with a diamond impressed on both sides.
Sid had such a good time with this one that he skips over to the other room’s desk, and deftly picks that lock as well.
There is no secret compartment here, but the drawer contains another sack of gold (500 gp), and yet another dark red metallic medallion with the same diamond shape impressed on both sides.
Most of the other Shields make their way into the larger room to hear what Father Barnholdt has to say.
“Six of us were taken as Undercrats,” he sighs. “Father Six, Sister Catherine, and the other leaders of our sect. Arellius declared himself leader, and sent more to Plateau City for instructions. But as soon as they left, Arellius revealed that Hard Love would be this temple’s direction, and he had the taur and his men backing him up. Some of us refused to comply with this directive. For this we were confined to the floor below.”
Stock (JonM) HP: 28/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Saturday May 13th, 2017 5:43:29 PM
Stock listens to the developments with Father Barnholdt and Dorbin's review of the paperwork. "I hope this makes sense to you guys... I didn't get much information before joining you... " Stock gives a wicked grin. "In fact it's a good thing that cleric was one of the bad guys. I didn't think too hard about it before jumping in."
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 d20+1=10 ; Saturday May 13th, 2017 8:58:31 PM
K's lived here a while. He ponders whether or not he's ever heard of so many Undercrats being chosen from one group.
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Knowledge, Local: 10 - Can he remember any other time so many from one group were chosen as Undercrats? Is there anyway to verify whether someone was actually chosen as an Undercrat?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Saturday May 13th, 2017 9:59:22 PM "Maybe we should ask the priest out there what those medallions are for? " Bartomus asked Sid and Dorbin. "We should probably also try to make sure that folks forced to sign those realize that they are relieved of that problem."
He turned and walked back into the room where the others were listening to the cleric.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday May 14th, 2017 3:53:38 PM
"It's good to be about honest work again," Says Sid, plopping the heavy sack on the desk. Sid keeps one of the medallions and says, "This lord secretary guy that we think is involved with this was connected to the previous Day Lord or whatever, right? So that means that they were targeting the Hands to get crook street do we know if there is something above or below us that would make this street valuable?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Sunday May 14th, 2017 4:06:49 PM
Zander walks over to Stock and brings him up to speed about the Hands, letting the others deal with the ongoing developments for the moment. "We've had dealings with the Hands of Love and Shredds before. The Hands of Love are followers of Caerolda, Goddess of Passion. A sect of them, influenced by Shredds, were making a nuisance of themselves in the Fence spreading their "passions". Including strong arming new recruits. We were trying to reach one of these new recruits on behalf of her father and in the process uncovered Shredds plot and managed to oust or most of his followers. We didn't know at the time that Father Arellius was allied with Shredds and left him, Father Six, and Sister Catherine in charge. Father Six especially was more level headed. This Hard Love sect seems to be nothing but trouble though. That's a real rough overview to bring you up to speed. Anyone allied with Shredds had to be stopped, you were right to attack. Diplomacy had already failed with them, force was necessary to stop their evil."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+3=23 ; Sunday May 14th, 2017 6:43:00 PM "Interesting idea Sid," Bartomus tried to pull up in his mind the various maps and books he had spent studying at the Tower.
"I wonder..." His voice trailed off as he began to look at the ceiling and then the floor his gaze more of a means of referencing where they where on Crook Street and within the Float. ==== Knowledge - float = 23
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Sunday May 14th, 2017 7:13:07 PM
Stohp listens in to Zander's backstory description and adds, "The real thing I'm wondering about is motive. Our last inkling of this whole scheme involved someone spreading a deadly disease on the Trash. It cost a lot of lives and was ostensibly to interfere with or let someone alter the results of the choosing of the Underlords. I could understand doing that to get your own people chosen, in a place of power, but instead the more mellow of the Hands were, letting Shredd's take over.
So, why go to all that trouble? Crook Street is involved, apparently, these deeds hint at attempted hostile take-over, but what's so important about it? We're clearly missing a lot of information still."
Micah (John) HP: 2131 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Sunday May 14th, 2017 10:51:47 PM
Micah takes in the various conversations and discoveries. For every questions answered two more seem to arise.
Content to allow the others to continue with their various investigations, he watches and listens silently.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:18/27 CMD:14] Monday May 15th, 2017 9:21:16 AM
Dorbin speaks up, "Well, based on these papers, they were planning on taking over the entire street. I'm guessing they had grand plans for a giant new headquarters. If they managed to enslave some more people, they'd have plenty of workers and with these papers, they'd have all the land they needed."
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=28 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 3:14:26 PM
Sid looks over any books that maybe about. "Why would he need a new larger headquarters. Something like that would be like one of the citadels already on the Float, and I don't think that the powers that be allowing that without some grand reason." Picks up a volume he finds and flips through, "I also think that it's disturbing that they are packing the Undercrats with so many specific people. We know whatever is going on goes pretty high, but to be happing in the Over and Underlord's houses is troubling, especially if they pull people in as Undercrats that wouldn't be amenable to whatever shenanigans they have planned. It makes me think that they would have some way of controlling them or getting them out of the way. Either way this doesn't bode well."
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Slight of Hand: 28 (Getting a few volumes of books/scrolls from the study)
DM RobertD With a little help from my friends. d20-5=3 ; d20=14 ; d6=3 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 8:50:24 PM K ponders on the ways of the city and the changing of the lords. Unfortunately nothing comes to mind. He realizes that he never really paid that much attention to politics when he was growing up. He shrugs his shoulders.
Zanderallen explains things to Stock. Stock seems pleased at how things came out.
Bartomus Sid and Dorbin return to the large room showing everyone the gold they found in the other room as well as the two strange medallions.
When asked Father Darnholdt replies "I cannot say that I've ever seen anything like that before. They certainly aren't of our faith."
Baromus tries to picture the geography of the Float. Unfortunately he cannot fathom any reason for any connection between the levels.
Stohp brings up the lack of motivation and points out the deeds they found should be returned.
Perception check of 3 or better Highlight to display spoiler: {The fighter makes a step to the door.}
Micah says nothing trying to appear wise.
Father Barnholdt again speaks up. "Really I have no idea what was going through Father Arellius's head at times. Sometimes he would speak of the need to spread the word of Caelorda, and since the spread was going so slow he wanted to implement something he was calling Tough Love. I'm not sure what will happen with the temple now." The saddened cleric brightens. "Say we could help return all those deeds. That would save you some time." He looks around again. "Some of you look a might beat up still. Let me heal you. He channels some healing energy.
Everyone is healed 3 hit points. He looks brightly at you but still notices some bruising.
Perception check of 10 or better Highlight to display spoiler: { with the healing channel Father Arellius begins to stir.}
Father Barnholdt calls down the hall. "Hey everyone come up here, we can try to make amends by healing the Silver Shields!"
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+4=14 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 9:08:00 PM "Excuse me," Micah says as he moves between the fighter and the door, "I am not sure you are ready to leave. For starts, we never got your name nor how you came to be embroiled in all this."
As he notices Aurellias, he points to the stirring cleric and shouts to no one in particular, "Tend to him! He is coming to. I will keep my eye on the door." This last he says with a significant look to the skittish (and well equipped) warrior.
===== Perception 14
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Monday May 15th, 2017 9:41:43 PM
Stohp sighs and pins Aurellias again. Sure he doesn't have his holy symbol, but he might have other tricks up his sleeve. Until she's sure he's not going to scream like a maniac and try to murder everyone again she's holding onto him.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=24 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 9:42:17 PM
(Oh yeah, grapple check. 24, though he should still be helpless. I need to buy rope XD).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=21 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 9:49:27 PM
Bartomus looked at the Father and the medallion so quickly rejected as not being associated with the man's faith. "So, then if not associated with the faith, with what then?"
When he saw the fighter head towards the door, he moved to come up behind the man who was now being stopped by Micah. He simply stood behind where he could get a solid swing with his glave if need arose.
======== Perception 21
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=29 ; d20+11=29 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 10:27:49 PM
"My friend," Sid says to the Fighter, "our arrangement was based on a mutual understand. I must request either your gold or your armor and your arms are forfeit. Bart, you may make the decision at to wish he must give up." He looks at the Fighter honestly and sincerely, "I am trying to be fair and honorable here, but you are making it difficult. Now what is your name?" Sid looks at him, trying to remember what he has heard about the man from around town.
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Perception: 29(NAT. 20) Knowledge(Local): 29 (For information about the Figther. Before I was a shield I was a bartender, and you hear things you know?)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:21/27 CMD:14] Tuesday May 16th, 2017 9:48:35 AM
Dorbin backs away, into the corner, when he sees the priest starting to stir.
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=25 ; Tuesday May 16th, 2017 9:48:56 AM
Stock looks over at the fighter and shakes his head."Wrong decision, big guy...No wait. Better yet, run. Please run. We'll see who is faster." He smiles wand walks over to Stohp, grabbing the rope from his pack as he does. He tosses the rope to Stohp and says, "Here. Tie 'em up."
======= Perception 22 for the first spoiler Perception 25 for the second spoiler Wish those roles got saved for another time!
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Tuesday May 16th, 2017 10:06:28 AM
Questions remained to be answered, sure, but he had been given an order by a Matron of his temple (and his mother to boot). He better make sure he keeps to it. He trusts his companions to take care of all that.
"Father Barnholdt, I'm glad to see these shenanigans weren't caused by of all of you. Father Six and Sister Catherine really did a great job of changing my opinion of you folks." He clears his throat and looks serious. "Leadership within the local temple of Flower made it real clear to me that I was not to start any holy war with followers of Caeroldra. I consider Shredds and Aurellias here to be one-off villains in all this and hope you and I can carry on the good relationship we were fostering. You worship my goddess' mother; I for one want no bad blood."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d4=2 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+2=19 ; Tuesday May 16th, 2017 10:24:17 AM "Hold off on the healing just a bit Father.", muttering under his breath about how he specifically was keeping him out of his channel for just this reason, Zander grabs or tears a piece of cloth from the robe or pouch of one of the defeated enemies large enough to serve as a gag from Arellius. Walking over to where Stohp has the cleric restrained he none too gently gags him and then assists in tying him up. He also double checks to make sure the spell silencing rod Dorbin was talking about isn't any where close. "That should hold him until we have the security to question him." --------------------------------- d4 (misclick) Perception 10 - 1st spoiler Perception 19 - 2nd spoiler
DM RobertD "Can't buy me love" Tuesday May 16th, 2017 8:24:01 PM Micah stops the fighter. He is quickly joined by Bartomus and Sid
The fighter holds up his hands. "Hey look guys, and gal," he nods to Stohp. "No harm no foul. I'm just a simply mercenary hired by Shredds and Arellius." He slowly and gently moves his hand and retrieves the money pouch and gives it to Sid. "My name's Rodrigo Diaz, a bunch of us hang out in the Vulgar Unicorn on the Barracks level. 10 gold a day, or 100 gold a day no questions asked. You know how it is, times have been tough. This guy Arellius was wanting some muscle to secure a section of property. He also was going on about some young kids getting in his way, guess that's you.
Stock taunts the fighter.
Rodrigo shakes his head. "No, no running. I was paid to do a job, I tried my best. Please let me keep my armor and sword so I can continue to make a living. I've already given you the pay they offered."
Sid nods he recollects hearing about The Vulgar Unicorn. It is certainly not the most savory of taverns, especially since the owner One Thumb sold out and moved away.
"Oh my. Says Father Barnholdt. "I didn't realize about channeling with Father Arellius so close."
Stohp and Stock busy themselves tying up Arellius. Clearly Arellius is coming around but Stohp has preemptively put him in a hammer lock and thus tying him up is fairly easy. Perception checks 15 for Stohp and Stock. Highlight to display spoiler: {While tying up Arellius you note his slightly pointed ears and arching eyebrows. You realize he is a half-elf and so is probably older than he looks.}
Zanderallen takes one of Arellius's own socks and stuffs it into his mouth (a gracious DM assumes that someone would have seen to de-arming Arellius of his armor and items now piled several feet away.) Zanderallen receives a glare of pure hatred from Arellius for his troubles.
Two clerics hurriedly coming stomping up the chairs. "Did you say we can heal the Shields Father!" asks one bright eyed lass. Another youth speaks up. "Brother Don has gone to fetch the guard sir.' Father Barnholdt holds up his hands. "Wait it has been pointed out to me that we don't necessarily want to do any healing right now.
Arellius then lets forth "wah wwaoah eaaadr oall eaval et nden er eoal wae wo wonee uuahor au aoa wa wowewo emwea nn we woal aavueeao ieth oror uw newwwoom eeds!"
Linguistics 20 to understand what the poor man is saying. Highlight to display spoiler: {The goddess Caeroldra shall prevail yet, and then hers will be the only true worship. The Float will be her greatest temple. And I would have succeeded if not for you meddlesome kids!"}
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=28 ; d20+9=20 ; Tuesday May 16th, 2017 8:51:26 PM
"Look Rodrigo, I understand. In fact that's why I've been easy like here. I get it. That's even why we had our little talk. Sometimes you get in over your head and you got to know you have an out that might be on our side. Now though, we have to tie you up, and you might not get your stuff back." Sid takes his rope and starts tying the man up, "I even gave you your gold back man." Sid sighs.
Sid yells back to Arellius, "I don't think the Goddess of Love wants to be the only God, and besides how would that even work. May Flyodd's hammer bring you some sense I say!"
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+12=22 ; Tuesday May 16th, 2017 11:22:44 PM
Micah calmly speaks to the self-described sword for hire, "Mercenary, eh. A legitimate profession, I will admit. Perhaps you may understand our predicament though. Your employer caused no little amount of harm and by association you are implicated. On the other hand, your dispute was not intentionally with us or the good people of the Fence.
"Without doubt, by right of conquest your arms and goods raised against us are ours. Furthermore, what should we allow you to leave fully armed, what assurances do we have that you will not return with some of your colleagues and cause even more trouble. However, an offer was made to you," With this last he acknowledges Sid, "and the fewer enemies the Silver Shields have, the better. Would you be willing to accept the return of your equipment as a permanent retainer to aid and inform the Silver Shields of anything threatening or potentially threatening us, the Fence, or its inhabitants?"
Micah is hesitant to make such an offer without consulting with the others, but does not see how to make such a discussion private. The potential for an alliance seems worth the cost, especially if he can secure some meaningful assurances.
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Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=18 ; d20+8=26 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 12:28:54 AM
(Yay, an escuse to use the linguistics skills I've been pouring points into!
...nope, nevermind.)
Stohp, still standing guard over the half-elf priest (perception 26), doesn't quite catch what he says (linguistics 18). She calls over towards Sid, "There's no need to tie up the guy. It's not like he's going to suddenly decide to start stabbing people while outnumbered a dozen to one and it won't exactly endear him towards making a deal."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 12:46:09 AM "I guess, Sid, I would say if we tie him up for a bit, leave him his armor and sword on the desk to where he can eventually retrieve his livelihood. We may need a few allies amongst the mercs of the float." Bartomus offered.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday May 17th, 2017 1:33:04 AM
Sid whispers to Micah like council conferring at the bench, "Good man. That's what I was going for. We need them as does this work to trust us when these things happen. Maybe he will take your offer seriously." Sid looks a Rodrigo through squinted eyes, like he was counseling Micah against it, still miffed that he tried to sneak away when he was being treated cordially.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday May 17th, 2017 1:35:45 AM
Sid turns towards Stohp, "He said, 'The goddess Caeroldra shall prevail yet, and then hers will be the only true worship. The Float will be her greatest temple. And I would have succeeded if not for you meddlesome kids!'" and leaves his knot finished until he has the all clear from Micah.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:21/27 CMD:14] d20+13=18 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 8:33:51 AM
Dorbin tries to listen in, but he can't hear the muffled voice over the arrival of the other priests (linguistics 18). He nods in understanding when Sid describes what was said.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 9:55:48 AM "Caerolda, what faith is that?" Bartomus asked when he heard Sid's translation. "Why would they want to turn the Float into a temple? How would that work?"
Bartomus rubbed the side of his face and scratched behind his ear as he tried to figure out what was going on.
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 12:11:52 PM
K clears his throat. It's not often he can speak intelligently of something, so he takes his chance.
"Caeroldra is the goddess of passion. She used to be the goddess of love." He looks in Sid's direction as he says this. "Flower is the goddess of love, and the goddess I serve. She is also Caeroldra's daughter. "Some, but not all, of Caeroldra's followers believe in something called Hard Love, which is basically forcing folks to convert to her worship through various hardships. It's not something I have any patience for."
He walks to Arellius. "That's a load of nonsense. You were doomed the moment you started causing trouble in our neighborhood."
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+7=25 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 1:46:22 PM
Stock becomes bored quickly hearing the religious banter. He worships Domi but tends to take an extremely pragmatic view of how religion does and should affect his day to day life. So, he walks over to Rodrigo and says, "Mercenary then. Huh. You with a company or just freelance? I've known a few mercenaries in my day...when I used to work with 'em, I never could make up my mind whether to trust them as me brother or hate them as me brother. Guess that's why family can be so complicated! Hehe! All that aside though, strongly consider this guy's offer but with one caveat. Don't let me come to hate you as me brother...we cross paths on opposite sides again and it won't turn out so well for ya." =========== Perception 25 for spoiler
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+8=23 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 1:48:06 PM
======== Thought I'd add a little Intimidation (23) on that last bit of dialog. These rolls are going to desert me at the wrong time. I can just tell
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 1:48:45 PM "And being the head of that temple would make you a very powerful man, wouldn't it Arellius?" Zanderallen shakes his head in disgust at the man. Staying close should Arellius try anything, not likely in that hold Stohp had him in even without the rope, Zander waits for Rodrigo to make his decision.
DM RobertD "Things we said today" Wednesday May 17th, 2017 9:07:46 PM Sid begins to jerk Rodrigo's hands forward and starts to tie them. He can easily sense that Rodrigo's attitude is changing, possibly from the glare he gets, possibly from Rodrigo's face becoming redder.
Micah's words seem to placate Rodrigo. He straightens his shoulders and looks Micah in the eye. "Sir, I apologize for trying to walk out, but well you see it looked like you guys had everything wrapped up and I thought you'd forgotten about me 'cause I really don't know much. I would be honored to be considered an auxiliary, as it were, of the Silver Shields. Granted I usually hang out on the Barracks level, but even there we have heard of you guys. You've been busy doing more for the low levels than many in well, in a long time.
Arellius glowers at K and Zanderallen you get the sense that if looks could kill, well you'd both be a little singed.
Stohp kicks Arellius in the side for good measure.
Bartomus wonders how religion works.
Father Barnholdt wrings his hands together. "I'm not sure what to do, I'm not really a father, I'm just the most senior lay-brother of the church. Father Arellius was the only senior member of the faith not taken as an undercrat. It is just so overwhelming."
Dorbin can't seem to get the ringing out of his ears, maybe the echoing effects of the hallway made Stohp's thunderstone damage his hearing.
The young female cleric is probably only 17 years old. She splinks her eyes toward Micah. The other cleric is equally young. But he doesn't appear to splink his eyes at anyone. He just looks in wide-eyed wonder at everything going on.
Stock threatens and postures in front of the fighter and it appears to have the desired effect.
Rodrigo slouches a little. "I'm just an independent. Never really joined a band. Most of what hangs out in the Vulgar Unicorn I just really could not trust to have my back. I really don't want to be tied up and appear to be part of this when the guard comes. You know how it is about the guard, you can trust them about as long as the day is long if you know what I mean. And punishment here can range from banishment to sentencing to the Trash level, or worse."
Sense motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {From the equipment Rodrigo has you get the sense that he either stole it from someone or is fairly competent. You lean toward competent from the fact he was holding his own with Zanderallen. But you also sense there is more to the story, not that he is lying.}
Knowledge local 15 or intelligence 20 to understand what Rodrigo means.Highlight to display spoiler: {The guard are somewhat efficient during the day, but at night when the thieves come out the guard can be bought to look the other way, at least the ones that serve the Fence and Barracks levels.}
Knowledge local 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {And if the pay is good enough to look the other way during the day.}
Stock; keep in mind when intimidating, it lasts for 1d6x10 minutes. However, after that the target will automatically change attitude and treat you as unfriendly, which could be implied to mean y'all since English does not have a plural you.
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+13=16 ; d20+1=20 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 10:25:44 PM
In response to the elf's suggestion, he turns his back on Rodrigo and winks while raising his shoulders as if in rejection of Sid's counsel.
During the erstwhile brothers lament, Micah nods sympathetically, appreciating his uncertainty given the recent upheaval, "If you might consider an ecumenical approach to address your problems, perhaps the child can lead the parent."
He pauses to motion to K before continuing, "There are some wise and experienced clergy of Flower that this one could introduce you to who might be willing to offer advice and counsel. That is, providing it would not be too upsetting to your followers."
He then returns his attention to Rodrigo, not quite sure how to read him. Making a decision, he moves so that he is standing calmly before him. Before putting his thought into action, he realizes there is another issue. "Father Barnholdt, would you mind asking your followers to keep the guards off of this floor should they arrive before we have things worked out?"
Then turning his attention to Rodrigo, he offers, "Sir, I would like to believe you, but unfortunately have little basis to do so. Would you be terribly offended if I asked you to submit to a truth spell and consent to answering my questions regarding your sincerity in accepting our offer? Should you agree, it will take some time for me to prepare."
If he consents, Micah will step into another room to pray and meditate in preparation of casting zone of truth.
===== Sense Motive 16 Intelligence check 20 15 minutes to prepare zone of truthin open 2nd level slot. Will also fill open 1st level slot with command
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+7=9 ; d20+10=26 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 12:29:24 AM
Stoph nods at Rodrigo's comments (Sense motive 9, knowledge: Local 26). "I've had experiences with the guard myself. If they were half-way competent and dedicated then us Shields would never have had to form in the first place."
Turning to the others, she offers a suggestion. "I think we should let Rodrigo slip out the back, as long as you all trust him. He was just hired to do a job and could not know of the ill intent of Shredds. Much like our first mission, Micah, with the Ratfolk."
(Most of you won't know this, but we had a similar situation with some Ratfolk in our first mission ever and let one of them go peacefully, though he surrendered before anyone drew blood, unlike Rodrigo here.)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+3=10 ; d20+2=8 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 12:50:19 AM "Your call, Micah, and Z, you all know what makes more sense than me," Bartomus said with a shrug. ==== Knowledge local - 10 Sense Motive - 8
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+11=28 ; d20=4 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 2:06:58 AM
Shrinking in defeat, Sid goes to untie Rodrigo, "Now, I'm assuming you will play nice. This time don't try to leave until you're cleared." He pushes his gold back to him armored chest(because I just took his arms). "If only the nights were short around here yeah?" Sid stands next to him and flanks him with Bartomus.
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Knowledge(Local): 28 Sense Motive: 4
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:21/27 CMD:14] Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:13:35 AM
Dorbin looks at the new arrivals, then down at his feet where Emily Jasmine has appeared. He reaches down and pets her.
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:59:49 AM
K the wise. Sure, whatever.
"I'll tell you folks the same thing I told the other two we found at that bakery. If you need counsel, Melody, Delphia, or Daneel at the Temple of Flower will be able to help, just be prepared to be completely honest with them. Mother Melody will forgive you for lying, but I promise you'll still regret it." He takes a breath. "Passion and love can go together. They don't always, but they can. My faith does not coerce; any advice you're looking for will be given, but they won't try to sway you away from your worship of Caeroldra."
K is content to let Zander and Micah deal with Rodrigo. Justice is their thing and they're darn capable. Arellius, on the other hand...
The paladin looks into the priest's soul for signs of evil. He was a jerk, but maybe he was just misguided? His goddess demanded patience and forgiveness over justice, even if it was a pain in the butt sometimes.
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+1=20 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 2:01:07 PM
Stock smiles at his posturing having the desired cowing effect on Rodrigo. "Anyway I'm sure you will thank us later."
He then walks over to Dorbin, looks down at his feet and grunts and says, "Your familiar? Never much liked cats." He kneels and stares at the cat, as it trying to decide what to make of this development.
====== Sense Motive 20! These rolls... Thanks for the reminder of the downside of Intimidate - I had forgot it but I'm not sure Stock would have really cared one way or the other and definitely does not consider yet how his actions reflect on the Shields
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+10=20 ; d20+1=16 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 6:34:29 PM
Getting a feeling there is more to Rodrigo's story, Zander doesn't push the issue since he seems to be dealing truthfully with them so far, and his desire to not be around for the guard was understandable given their reliability down on the lower levels. He just hopes the disjointed efforts of various of his companions don't leave him feeling confused.
Turning to consider their other prisoner Zander let's his anger build and then settle into righteous indignation. Arellius had used his position of power to manipulate and overpower others. Domineering or outright removing those who opposed him. Zander still wasn't entirely convinced Six and the others were all taken as undercrats. This man would pay for his crimes. "Make sure and keep any of the paperwork and other evidence of what the Hard Love group was doing. We'll need it to present to the authorities"
Sense Motive 20 Knowledge Local 16
DM RobertD "Things we said today" d6=4 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:04:57 PM Micah, seeing Rodrigo's nod heads off to one of the other rooms.
Stohp brings up the Shields first mission, and then realizes no one but her and Micah are left from the original group. She becomes nostalgic, and wonders if she should explain more.
Bartomus waits patiently.
Sid Looks on passively but stays close to Rodrigo, just in case.
Dorbin pets his cat and looks on as Stock tries to out-stare the cat. Emily stares back unblinking. Then sensing that Stock does not like cats, walks over and starts rubbing her herself on his legs as she weaves around his legs rubbing on him.
K and Barnholdt discus the intricacies of love and passion. Barnholdt decides that perhaps it would be better to seek mentoring from some more level headed persons.
Barnholdt then asks, "Would you like us to heal those still in need? With Father Arellius tied up it's not really going to matter that much."
K studies Arellius for several minutes. Arellius glares back at him then harumps at him and turns to face the wall. However, K does not detect evil from Arellius.
Zanderallen contemplates the legalities of what Arellius has been doing. 1 - Feeding the citizens of Crook street free bread, that seems to make the sleepy and manipulable. They would need witnesses to prove that though, like those two priests in the bakery that they let run off. 2 - possible getting leases signed under duress, of course they would need witness to prove that as well. Or maybe they would just have to ask the lessees, should they recover from whatever was in the bread. 3 - Association with Shredds, though really what does that mean? 4 - Of course there is Arellius's own confession about what he planned, at least partially, and everyone in the room was a witness, well after Sid explained what Arellius said with the sock in his mouth. So really that could be just hearsay. Zanderallen begins to wonder what they will tell the guards when they show up.
Fifteen minutes pass, and Micah returns to the room. He is surprised that none seem to have moved much from their previous positions. Though Stock seems to be moving around a lot, and Dorbin's cat is following him.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:26:49 PM "So we can head to our headquarters? Need to get ourselves prepped for our next gig." Bartomus noted when Micah returned. "Will those guards be shoing wup any time soon?"
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+13=26 ; d20+13=24 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:25:09 PM
Refreshed and rejuvenated after his moment of prayer, Micah returns. "Yes, Stohp, I was remembering that very thing. That seems both a long time ago yet almost like yesterday," he muses.
Then he seats himself on the floor near Rodrigo in preparation for casting his spell. Before doing so he explains, "I am about to cast a spell that makes it difficult to lie when within twenty feet of me for the few minutes the effect persists. Please understand that this condition applies to any conversation, not just answers to my questions." After a moments pause, he continues with a grin, "The next few minutes could be interesting if you are not careful."
Taking a deep breath, he begins his invocation. He intentionally keeps the questioning brief as he does not wish to alienate a potential ally and starts with his most important question, "Do you intend to deal honorably and favorably, now and in the future, with the Silver Shields and its members? Have you more information that could prove useful to us in dealing with the aftermath of the actions of Shredds, Father Arellius, or any of their associates? If so, please share."
After a pause, he asks his final question, "What else should I have asked you?"
When he is finished with Rodrigo he turns to Father Arellius. "Your turn," he says with an insincere smile. To the others, [b]"please ask away."
====== Zone of truth" Will DC 16 [This effect applies to everyone in 20' radius of Micah. You are not compelled to tell the truth, but with a failed saving throw you cannot tell a lie.] Sense Motive 26 to detect Rodrigo bypasses the spell Sense Motive 24 for Arellius
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:54:15 PM "What are the red pendants with the diamonds in them for?" Bartomus asked.
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 Friday May 19th, 2017 10:00:53 AM
"No evil," he says to himself. "Just misguided then." K sighs. This would have been so easy if Arellius had evil in his heart.
He lets his companions ask questions pertaining to their mission, then asks, "why? Why force everyone into worship of Caeroldra? Ga'al I understand, but Caeroldra? Come on, man. Do you just have a passion from being in charge or what?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:21/27 CMD:14] d20+2=19 ; Friday May 19th, 2017 10:02:19 AM
Dorbin just smiles when Stock checks out Emily. When she starts purring and moving around his feet, he tries to suppress a laugh. If Stock looks back at him, he just shrugs.
When the questioning starts, Dorbin does not join in, but stares carefully at those being questioned (sense motive: 19).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+7=9 ; d3+3=6 ; d20+10=25 ; Friday May 19th, 2017 11:24:14 AM
Zander takes the gag out of Arellius' mouth when Micah and the others turn to question him. He stands beside him and readies a gauntleted fist should any incantations come out of Arellius' mouth. If Arellius does actually answer any questions Zander watches him closely for signs of lying or circumventing the spell. ------- Readied attack triggered by attempted spell casting Hit: 9 (Without modifiers for him being tied up) Damage: 6
Sense Motive: 25
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple Friday May 19th, 2017 4:41:57 PM
Stohp doesn't really have any questions for Rodrigo, but she does hear K's question and can't help but add her own comment on the matter.
"Seriously, "Hard Love" as it's termed doesn't make any sense. 'Our goddess says believe in your passions! Do whatever you want, just be passionate about it! Oh, and if you don't do exactly what we say we'll kill you in the name of our goddess.' What kind of philosophy is that? You can't force someone to be passionate about something. If you have to threaten people to get them to do something then it's a good bet they hate it and you, and you're just making a hypocritical ass of yourself."
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 Friday May 19th, 2017 8:47:18 PM
Stock tries his best to ignore the cat at his feet and walks up to Stohp. "People do a lot of things in the name of religion. It isn't always the real motive."
DM RobertD "A Hard Days Night" d20+1=13 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+9=25 ; Friday May 19th, 2017 9:17:26 PM Bartomus is impatient to get things moving along. He stifles a yawn and taps his foot. He asks when the guards will arrive.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { you hear a thump from downstairs. }
Micah prepares his spell and casts it. He then asks his questions. "Do you intend to deal honorably and favorably, now and in the future, with the Silver Shields and its members? Rodrigo considers and replies "Well sure." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Rodrigo is telling the truth.
"Have you more information that could prove useful to us in dealing with the aftermath of the actions of Shredds, Father Arellius, or any of their associates? If so, please share." Rodrigo pauses, you can clearly see he is thinking and maybe trying to remember, "Well I'm not sure, I mean I can point out Arellius was using Shredds and the guards and well me, to intimidate the clerics and get them to work in the mill baking bread. We also visited several of the merchants on the streets and Arellius talked to them by himself. He didn't seem to need us that much, of course that was already after they'd been fed. You probably need to gather the clerics here as witnesses to what Arellius was doing, maybe they have more information on that." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Rodrigo is telling the truth.
Barnholdt speaks up. "Oh, yes. I can certainly attest that Arellius was always talking about expanding the church. He felt that Caeroldra has been slighted in the order of things and wants her to achieve greater status, he always said he was just the man to get that done." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Rodrigo is telling the truth.
"What else should I have asked you?" Rodrigo shrugs.
Micah spins to Arellius. Zanderallen anticipates and pulls the sock out of Arellius's mouth.
Bartomus asks, "What are the red pendants with the diamonds in them for?" (OOC there is not a diamond in the pendant, it is merely a diamond shape, etched etc.) Rodrigo responds "What pendant? Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Rodrigo is telling the truth. Arellius sneers, "There good luck trinkets, you can buy them up on the merchant level." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Arellius is lying.
K blurts out "Why? Why force everyone into worship of Caeroldra? Ga'al I understand, but Caeroldra? Come on, man. Do you just have a passion from being in charge or what?" Arellius head shakes as if processing so many questions at once. "Because Caeroldra should be at the top! Passion is what makes man do all the things he does. Without passion we'd be still grubbing along in the caves and fields with no dreams of glory and better things! How can you not see such a SIMPLE TRUTH!" Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Arellius is telling the truth...as he sees it.
Micah asks his questions of Arellius. "Do you intend to deal honorably and favorably, now and in the future, with the Silver Shields and its members? Arellius considers and replies "I always have, you upstarts are the cause of all the trouble." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Arellius is lying.
"Have you more information that could prove useful to us in dealing with the aftermath of the actions of Shredds, Father Arellius, or any of their associates? If so, please share." Arellius answers, "Eat rocks." Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Arellius is telling the truth.
Stohp chimes in "...What kind of philosophy is that? You can't force someone to be passionate about something. If you have to threaten people to get them to do something then it's a good bet they hate it and you, and you're just making a hypocritical ass of yourself. Arellius rolls his eyes. "Oh cry me a river you great cow! We can't all live mamby pamby on our own secluded islands. Hardship makes a person stronger, it brings out their passions to have a better life. If conditions were handled exactly right then the survivors of the Trash and Fence level would emerge as a stronger, unified, force. Ready to take over the Float and then expand the worship of Caeroldra across the Wold! You Silver Shields ruined a beautiful plan! Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen are fairly certain that Arellius is telling the truth.
"HERE NOW, WHAT'S THIS?" Three guardsmen step into the room. "This has been very interesting listenin' to your talks here. I think you lot need to come to the tower to clear things up."
Knowledge local 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize Sargent Lestrade of the Northwest Tower Guard, not to bright.}
Make what speeches, pleads, and demonstrations you will. At this point you are all awarded 4000 xp. There is still 1 minute left on the Zone of truth spell.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 23/23 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+6 d20+6=8 ; d20+3=9 ; Saturday May 20th, 2017 12:02:41 AM Well, then we might as well just take the good luck charms and see who might need that luck," Bartomus responded and smiled. "Apparently of no value. But they do look stylish."
Stock (JonM) HP: 31/41 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 7; CMD: 20 d20+7=16 ; Saturday May 20th, 2017 3:34:53 PM
Stock walks over to the guards, spreads his arms wide (at least as wide as possible for a dwarf) and puts on his most ingratiating smile for the guards - turns out it probably doesn't fool anybody. "Of course we'll come down with ya! We managed to do most of your job already...Happy to leave the paperwork to the pros."
He holds out a hand "Stock Simpleshard...Happy to meet ya."
======== Perception for spoiler
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+9=18 ; Saturday May 20th, 2017 9:18:13 PM
Sid slaps Rodrigo on the back like an old friend, "You did well Rod. Drinks on me guys," he calls and, arm over Rodrigo's shoulder he pulls him into the center of the shields. "That was some good sword play while it lasted," he said in a low but hearable voice, "you've got to think about tactics though... and strategy."
He looks at Micah and everyone around him to make sure they were on the same page after Rodrigo said his oath.
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Perception: 18
K (Carl) HP: 32/32 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 HeroPoints: 3 d20+1=4 ; d20+8=28 ; Sunday May 21st, 2017 9:14:16 AM "Passion is what makes a CHILD do all he does!" K roars back at Father Arellius before walking away. There was nothing to be gained by further arguing with with man.
When the guards get there, K inwardly sighs. He doesn't recognize the man in question (Know, local: 4), but figures dealing with them is going to be a pain. Still, they had a job to do. It's not like the Shields had a justice system and prison to handle this.
"Very well," he starts. "I am K, paladin of Flower. We are the Silver Shields, a registered adventuring company. We'd be happy to report in and answer any questions about what's been happening down here."
Diplomacy: 28 - K wants to be sure we start off on the right foot.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 42/43 AC: 21 T: 9 FF: 20 CMD: 18 d20+2=10 ; d20+1=19 ; Sunday May 21st, 2017 5:04:23 PM
Recognizing the leader of the incoming guards Zander moves up to followup on K's excellent introduction, saluting the Sargent, "Sargent Lestrade, I'm so glad you're here. We've got the two ringleaders of this disturbance captured or neutralized here. I think you'll recognize Shredds from his description over there, he was killed in the fighting. Arellius was the other man responsible, we would be more than happy to come clear everything up, turn him over into your custody, and make a full report of his crime and what's been going on here."
Perception 10 Knowledge Local 19
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 d20+4=9 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d20=5 ; d20+12=32 ; Sunday May 21st, 2017 5:16:30 PM
Suspecting, based on Arellius' reaction, that there may be more to these pendants, Micah takes a closer look, his detect magic still being in effect.
His eyes grow cold and steely when Arellius insults Stohp. He takes a deep breath, clenching and unclenching both fists. In a steady, deliberate voice he says simply, "Then I expect you are in for some growth in both strength and in passion. I think I hear the city guard downstairs." Then to know one in particular, he quickly says, "Gag him and search him again to make sure he does not have any spell components or anything else."
"Sergeant Lestrade," Micah says as the guards enter, "Good timing, as always. Would you be so kind as to secure this prisoner and take him to the tower? Use caution, he is a spell caster. Since you overheard what has been said here, you should realize that this case is really very elementary. This man," he gestures to Arellius, "due to his misguided and misplaced faith has attempted to take over the Float. He is responsible for the recent plague in the Trash, several murders, and the mass drugging of a good portion of the Fence. Your apprehension of him may work well for your career." He moves to Shredds' body and checks to make sure the healing magic has not revived him, then similarly for the presumably dead cleric. "These two were his accomplices and appear to have paid the penalty for their crimes."
===== Perception: 9 vs 15 Knowledge local: 21 Heal Check 9 to verify Shredds death (what a time to roll a 1) Heal Check 15 on the cleric Will Save 9 (another 1) versus the zone of truth d20 roll of 5 is a knowledge check on the pendants (13 for religion; 10 for arcana, nobility or history) Diplomacy 32 [Two nat 20s: K and Micah got this...]
[15950 total xp, seriously?. Are there any 50 xp rats skulking around?]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 16/32 hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple d20+10=17 ; Sunday May 21st, 2017 10:47:36 PM
Stohp regags Arellius and searches him as ordered (perception 17).
Micah (John) HP: 24/31 AC: 21/10/21 CMD:15 Monday May 22nd, 2017 7:50:15 AM
[ooc: too much stuff; forgot rodrigo] After the questions are over, Micah clasps Ridrigo's hands in friendship.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:21/27 CMD:14] d20+6=19 ; d20+13=17 ; Monday May 22nd, 2017 10:31:00 AM
Dorbin steps back when the guards arrive and stays out of the action, leaving the talking for those better at it. He does take another look at the pendant, looking for any additional markings, or even any writing on them (perception: 19, linguistics: 17).
Sid (Andrew) HP: 20/31; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday May 22nd, 2017 6:02:38 PM
Sid makes sure their new friend is folded into the group until they are all able to leave, and chatters about several of his favorite volumes of lore.
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