DM MikeK - The Guards - Round 1 d20+7=25 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=22 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2019 7:59:37 PM
Bart moves up to open the next door, while the rest of the Shields take up position as best as they are able.
The druid pushes open the door.
In the next room, Bart (and only Bart) sees 5 lumbering humanoids with gray-green hides and a fishlike maws. Each is carrying what appears to be wooden greatswords lined with shark teeth. As the door opens, they look over.
Nothing happens for several seconds.
The fish guys all look at each other, and then back at the open door, and then at each other, and then at the door again.
Finally, one draws his greatsword, and begins a slow approach.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:52:05 AM
Dorbin starts casting a spell to summon a friend...
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday November 28th, 2019 12:58:50 PM
Stohp stays quiet and stays out of sight.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Thursday November 28th, 2019 2:12:45 PM
Stock adjusts his grip on the borrowed trident and a smile cracks his face.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday November 28th, 2019 8:09:38 PM
After a whispered word from Micah, Zanderallen sheathes his trident and draws his sword. With the Freedom of Movement in effect it swings freely through the water. He grins with the familiar hilt in his hand and awaits whatever comes to investigate the open door.
Dm Robert - The Guards round 2 d20+7=21 ; Thursday November 28th, 2019 11:43:44 PM OOC, I don't have the software that Mike used to create the battle map. Which will be okay for tonight, I'll get something worked out if changes need to be made.
Dorbin starts casting a spell.
Stohp stays quiet and still.
Stock stays still but adjusts his weapon grip.
Zanderallen draws his sword and swings it getting the feel for it. Umm, not sure how much of that you want to do if you're trying to stay out of sight.
The rest???? ________________
Bartomus stares into the chamber. The Deep Ones are humanoid beings with fish, human and amphibian-like traits, they have grey-ish green, glossy and slippery skin with white stomachs. They have scaled, ridged backs, as well as webbed hands and gilled necks.
The nearest Deep One stares through the open door into the other room. (Perception 21, d20+7). Everyone needs to make a stealth check to beat that score. I will grant a +4 circumstance since most of you stated you were staying still.
The Deep One half turns toward the others. Bartomus can see those huge unblinking eyes and one seems to be staring right at him. Bartomus only, Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It appears the creatures are incapable of blinking. }
The creatures speaks in an abhorrent, croaking voice. Only if you understand Aklo can you look at the spoiler. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Door's just don't open themselves. I think we'd best look busy and attentive."}
The other guards draw their weapons.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+10=15 ; d8+15=23 ; Friday November 29th, 2019 9:05:17 AM
As Stock watches Bartomus seem to freeze in the door, his patience loses out. He swims like a fish bellowing a battle cry and jabbing his trident into the creature.
========== Another miss? Power Attack vs. (hopefully flat footed since it hasn't attacked?)AC15, 23 damage If it has a weird ability to give it an AoO as I approach, add 4 to Stock's AC from mobility
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d3=3 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=8 ; d20=12 ; d20=2 ; d20=10 ; d6+3=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Friday November 29th, 2019 2:35:18 PM
Taking his cue from Stock, Dorbin casts his summoning spell, placing the creatures in the room behind the guards, potentially giving Stock a flanking bonus. Three electric eels appear and attack while Dorbin shifts to try and get a view into the room past Stock.
OOC: Electric Eels: AC 15/13 touch, SR 7, Atk: +5 bite/1d6+3, tail: +0 touch 1d6 elec, CMD 15 HPs: #1: 21, #2: 21, #3: 21
Eel attacks (bite, then tail): (possible flanking bonus not included) #1 Hit AC 16, dam 6; tail Hit touch AC 12, dam 1 #2 Hit AC 8; tail hit touch AC 2 #3 Hit AC 8; tail hit touch AC 10, dam 6
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=25 ; Friday November 29th, 2019 2:35:56 PM
Stohp sees Stock go in and quickly follows, trying to disarm the closest enemy (25 to disarm).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 52/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+4=10 ; d20+8=9 ; Friday November 29th, 2019 7:19:21 PM
He froze. What are those things? They had giant eyes, dark, endless blackness in the orbs. When he heard the shout, he moved forward and struck with his trident as he came into view. But misses widely.
know nat 10; attack 9 w nat 1 role
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+13=20 ; d8+11=13 ; Friday November 29th, 2019 9:00:03 PM
With Bartomus looking like he was blown, Zanderallen is moving before he realizes Stock is moving right alongside him. Coming around the doorway he charges the nearest Deep One. Still getting used to the feel of swinging a sword underwater, unimpeded as it is, his swing is not his greatest but not bad. --------------------------------------------- Charge Deep One 20 to hit, 13 damage (OOC: Zander has the flaming property deactivated, both for stealth and he doesn't think it will work underwater.)
When Micah hears the voice speak in a strange language, he turns to Zanderallen for interpretation, but when everyone charges in he draws his weapon and moves in as well, spear in hand.
======== Reminder of spells in effect. On Stock: Magic Circle against Evil On Zanderallen: Comprehend Languages On all Shields (but not the eels): Bless.
Dm Robert - The Guards round 3 d20+8=12 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+8=24 ; 3d4+4=13 ; d20+8=16 ; Saturday November 30th, 2019 6:49:30 PM
Stock swims in and manages to stab the creature it's not flat footed as it kinda was suspicious, but you still hit it.
Dorbin's summoned eels appear and attack deep one 1 I assume, you never specified where they appeared gut mentioned that you were trying to give flank for Stock. If I'm interpreting your rolls right, then eel 1 hit both times, eel 3 hit with the tail.. Dorbin then tries to move forward. Deep One 1, sucombs to the eel attacks.
Bartomus, seeing the first guard die, moves forward attack Deep One 2, but misses.
Stohp, now that Bartomus has cleared the way moves forward. However, the first guard is dead, and the area is getting a little full as there is not a lot of maneuvering room.
Zanderallen charges forward before Stohp can complete block the entrance to the room. With #1 down he keeps going and gets to #2. He swings and hits his opponent.
Micah moves up, but Stohp is in the doorway
Sid? -- DO2: swings his greatsword in an arc aiming at Zanderallen, the sword seems to cut through the water with ease. Alas he/she/it misses 12 (d20+8)
DO3 utters something guttural and nasty sounding, Only if you understand Aklo can you look at the spoiler. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Pink ones killed Arggleug. Attack."} He moves up and attacks and eel, since he doesn't want to provoke against them. He also swings his shark tooth lined greatsword, and MISSES. 10 (d20+8)
DO4 utters something guttural and nasty sounding, Only if you understand Aklo can you look at the spoiler. Highlight to display spoiler: {"When did cows learn to breath water. I could eat a cow, it's been awhile."} and then moves on Bartomus (please take an AOO Bartomus) and attacks with his shark tooth lined wooden greatsword. HE hits! 24 (d20+8) Damage 13 (3d4+4).
DO5 moves forward to engage..Zanderallen. He swings the shark tooth lined wooden greatsword and misses. 16 (d20+8)
-- battle map hmm, I guess the orange doorway could be swung all the way and go to the wall giving some more movement into the room.
Micah moves up to and attacks the nearest deep one that is off to the side, leading with the pointy end of his spear.
"What are they saying? he calls out to Zander.
========== Move to B11 Attack DO 3. Hit AC 23. Damage 6
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+7=21 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+1=7 ; Saturday November 30th, 2019 11:46:15 PM
As Bartomus' swing missed, the effort he exerted took him past the one creature growling in a language he couldn't understand that fell to the blow of a fellow Shield. He saw another step towards him and was swinging a toothy blade at him as he jabbed at it with his own trident. His blow struck as the creature's sword bit into him. He pulled his own trident back and stabbed it into the creature again.
AOC on DO 4 for 21 for 9 pts, sorry wrong modifier; regular attack on DO 4 for 7 pts - 16 pts total
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=26 ; Sunday December 1st, 2019 9:52:08 PM
Stoph moves diagonally to b10 and tries to disarm guard 3 (26 to disarm)
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+10=11 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:40:08 AM
Stock senses Micah Stohp moving behind him and swims forward over the downed enemy. "Maybe don't kill them all?" The words ring hollow in Stock's ears but he thought he should at least say that. He ignores the deep one to his right and stabs at another.
======= Move to D12, AC is +4 vs. AoO from mobility Power Stab vs DO5...Nat 1
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+5=8 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=11 ; d6+3=9 ; d20=15 ; d20=12 ; d20=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d20+8=24 ; d6+4=5 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 2:42:50 PM
Dorbin’s eels watch the Shield move around, then attempt to keep up their attack on the creature. They bite at it, but can’t reach it, then all three of them point their tails together and electricity flows through the monster. Dorbin follows up with a small green dart of acid that magically flows through the water.
OOC: Eels (round 2/10) attacking D3 (bite, then tail): #1: Hit AC 8, touch AC 15, dam 4 #2: Hit AC 14, dam 9; touch AC 12, dam 2 #3: Hit AC 11; touch AC 19, dam 5 Total damage D3: 4+9+2+5 = 20
Acid dart on D3: Hit AC 20 (d20+8=24 – 4 for firing into combat = 20), damage: 5
Electric Eels: AC 15/13 touch, SR 7, Atk: +5 bite/1d6+3, tail: +0 touch 1d6 elec, CMD 15 HPs: #1: 21, #2: 21, #3: 21
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+12=26 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=18 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 6:29:21 PM
Realizing that it's Micah's magic letting him understand and not the language they're speaking Zanderallen translates. "We killed Arrleug or something, and they thing we're tasty cows." He adds on, [b]"I hope you brought your can openers as he takes two swings at the deep one he previously wounded. Both hit --------------------------- Full Attack (2 first 5 if 2 drops) 1st - 26 hits, 19 damage 2nd - Nat 20, crit confirmed with 15, damage 37
DM MikeK - The Guards - Round 4 d20+7=21 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=15 ; d20+8=18 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 9:12:42 PM
Micah looks up, and figures the ceilings to be 10’ high. He moves forward, and strikes Deep One 3.
Bartomus stabs Deep One 4.
Stohp moves up, and knocks Deep One 3’s sword out of it’s hands.
Stock moves up, saying something about not killing all of them. Deep One 3 claws at him, but misses. Stock stabs at Deep One 5, and is really having trouble with this trident.
Dorbin and his eels do unpleasant things to Deep One 3. The creature is not doing well.
Zanderallen translates while casually running through Deep One 2. By the time he’s done, it is very dead.
-- The remaining guards are starting to panic.
#3 attacks Stock with two claw attacks. Neither get through the dwarf's armor.
#4 strikes at Bart. He also misses.
#5 bolts. He backs up, swims to the side doors, and forces one open.
Deep One 1: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 2: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 3: AC 14, damage 31 DISARMED Deep One 4: AC 14, damage 16
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+12=32 ; Monday December 2nd, 2019 10:30:53 PM
Stohp was expecting one of them to bolt. She barges past her allies to get in range of the guard and tries to grapple him (32 to grapple, nat 20). This provokes AoO from the guard near her though (moving to D/E 13/14, should be able to do it only moving through allied spaces... or swiming up and over cause yay 3d space)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+5=10 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=13 ; d20=7 ; d6=5 ; d20=11 ; d20=4 ; 2d4+8=15 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 12:01:18 PM
Dorbin’s eels continue harassing the deep one, but do little damage this time. Dorbin spots the deep one trying to escape and quickly pulls out a crystal rod and waves it in the air. A shimmering pattern appears in front of the creature.
OOC: Eels (round 3/10) attacking D3 (bite, then tail): #1: Hit AC 10, touch AC 7 #2: Hit AC 8, dam 9; touch AC 11, dam 5 #3: Hit AC 13; touch AC 4 Total damage D3: 5
Hypnotic pattern, affects 15 HD of creature, Will save DC 19 or be fascinated, affects 10 foot radius in front of D5.
Electric Eels: AC 15/13 touch, SR 7, Atk: +5 bite/1d6+3, tail: +0 touch 1d6 elec, CMD 15 HPs: #1: 21, #2: 21, #3: 21
Seeing the deep one in front of him disarmed, Micah reverses his spear and, drawing upon his divine weapon mastery, jabs his foe in the jaw, attempting to knock it unconscious. If the deep one loses consciousness, he moves to the doorway to see what is there and block the one Stohp has grappled in the unlikely event it should escape.
======== Hit AC 14 (includes penalty for attacking nonlethally with a lethal weapon) for 10 points nonlethal damage. Use weapon mastery domain power to use vital strike to inflict double weapon damage. (7 rounds remaining) Move to H15 (conditional) may provoke an attack from D5.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+8=12 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 1:39:31 PM we gotta stop that one from fleeing and sounding an alarm, he yelled as he jabbed at and missed the one creature in front of him.
attack on 4 to hit 12
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+12=23 ; d8+15=23 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 1:58:15 PM "I got him...well Stohp does too."
Stock charges forward through the water, leading with his trident and trying to just rely on his momentum to impale the thing in Stohp's arms.
======== Charging Power Stab hits AC23, 23 damage -2 charge penalty to AC not applied in statline
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+1=18 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 7:40:11 PM
Sid fires at 3, rapidly sending the arrows at the form. "It's like a castle of horrors down here. This was supposed to be the fun adventure," he mutters, looking at the Deep Ones.
ToHit1(RapidShot): 11 (Ignoring the first damage roll, sorry) ToHit2(RapidShot): 22 Damage: 6 ToHit3): 18 Damage: 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+12=26 ; d20+7=19 ; d8+11=15 ; d8+11=14 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 7:43:26 PM
Seeing 5 dealt with Zander moves in to assist Bart in taking down his combatant. He lands two solid blows. ------------------------------------ 5 ft step to F12 Full Attack on 4 1st - 26 hits, 15 damage 2nd - 19 hits, 14 damage
DM MikeK - The Guards - Round 5 d20+7=21 ; d20+6=13 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 8:43:38 PM
Stohp forces herself around and over her allies, and latches onto Deep One 5. Deep One 3 claws at her as she goes by, but misses.
Dorbin’s eels kill Deep One 3. Dorbin casts a spell. Deep One 5 stops struggling in Stohp's grip, and stares at the pretty lights.
With #3 down, Micah moves to check out the far room. But, Dorbin has planted a hypnotic sphere in his way. Does Micah go through anyway (Will Save DC 19 if you do.)
Bartomus yells a warning, and flails at #4.
Stock runs #4 through. It falls.
Sid and Zander have no one to attack.
--
Deep One 5 looks at the lights, while trapped in Stohp's grasp.
Deep One 1: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 2: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 3: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 4: AC 14, DEAD Deep One 5: AC 14, FASCINATED
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 9:57:41 PM
Stohp keeps a firm grip on the fascinated guard just in case. "So... now what? I'm not comfortable with just killing him. Her? It? Not when it's helpless. But we can't just leave it to sound the alarm and get us buried in Sahagin. How long will the lights keep it frozen here? Is there anyway we can immobilize it while we deal with it's kin?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Wednesday December 4th, 2019 9:40:20 AM "Could be if we find prisoners in the cells we could leave it locked up. For now, I have rope, we can tie it up. Quickly though - there should be something through that door (to 69). That's where prisoners were supposed to be."
Stock goes to work tying up the Deep One.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Wednesday December 4th, 2019 10:18:34 AM "I am with you Stohp," Bartomus said as he took a breath now that the threat had passed. He looked over the dead guards and picked up one of the toothed swords. [b]"Do we want to take one or two of these for a gift to the Councilman? I mean he could add them to the stash from the last time the Float was engaged down here."
He walked a few steps with the sword at hand trying to see how it was balanced and then opened the other door in an effort to avoid the dazzling light display.
Opening door at GH 13
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Wednesday December 4th, 2019 2:42:35 PM
Dorbin continues waving his rod and says, "The lights will stay there as long as we need them there. I can't move them, though..."
OOC: Eels (round 4/10)
Hypnotic pattern, affects 15 HD of creature, Will save DC 19 or be fascinated, affects 10 foot radius in front of D5.
Electric Eels: AC 15/13 touch, SR 7, Atk: +5 bite/1d6+3, tail: +0 touch 1d6 elec, CMD 15 HPs: #1: 21, #2: 21, #3: 21
Micah paddles up short when he sees the lights and changes his destination to H14 so as not to enter the them and lets the others work out what to do with the prisoner.
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Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday December 4th, 2019 6:35:46 PM
Zanderallen moves into the hallway where the prisoners are supposed to be housed. "Hello, any one stuck in here? Somebody search those Deep Ones for keys." If he hears a responses he moves to where it's coming from otherwise he moves to a door and tries to open it.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+9=16 ; d20+9=17 ; d8+6=11 ; d8+6=7 ; Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:00:13 AM
Stock remembers at the last minute that the Deep One could be broken out of his fascination by the sight of the dwarf moving to tie him up.
If the Deep One makes any aggressive moves
Stock takes a pair of swings with the butt end of the trident, trying to knock the thing out.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday December 5th, 2019 1:34:16 PM
Dorbin keeps up the pattern as long as needed until the last deep one is knocked out, tied up, or both.
Given the chance and seeing no immediate threats, Micah begins acting on Zanderallen's suggestion to check for keys.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday December 5th, 2019 3:53:31 PM "It's ok, we're here to help. We're here for the king." Zanderallen continues to check the cells looking for a response.
DM MikeK - We're here to help Thursday December 5th, 2019 9:06:47 PM
Stohp keeps his hold on the dazed Deep One, while Dorbin keeps it dazed, and Stock ties it up. The dwarf is satisfied the creature is securely bound.
Bartomus tries out one of the greatswords the Deep Ones were wielding. He finds it to be very well balanced. Furthermore, the water isn’t affecting the blade’s path. It cuts through with ease.
Zanderallen moves through the southern door, and calls out.
There is an immediate answer from a set of cells to his right.
“Yes! We are here! The King is here! Who are you?”
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=30 ; Thursday December 5th, 2019 10:29:05 PM
Stohp goes into the next room eyes open for any other trouble (perception 30)
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Friday December 6th, 2019 9:39:11 AM
Stock drags the remaining Deep One into one of the cells and then locks it. He lets Micah, Z and Stohp manage the communication with the King. In the meantime he quickly moves to make sure all doors to the outside of the holding area are closed and keeps a close watch for more Deep Ones.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday December 6th, 2019 4:52:41 PM
Zanderallen motions for the keys and heads to the cell where he hears the voice coming from. "Your majesty, Mallon sent us. We'll get this door open."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+8=21 ; Friday December 6th, 2019 6:57:14 PM
Dorbin stops waving his rod. The pattern disappears and Dorbin waves to the eels as they disappear. As the others work towards freeing the captives, Dorbin keeps an eye out in the direction the guard was trying to escape (perception: 21).
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Saturday December 7th, 2019 2:56:20 PM "I think we should keep a few of these for sure," Bartomus said as he tried to figure out where to put the newly acquired sword. Maybe leave it here, he thought, and then get it when we are all done with this? He left it behind the door and headed into the area of the cells and follows Zander's lead as they attempted to open the doors.
"Maybe we should hear how you all got here, your Majesty? Also, by any chance have you seen a small water sprite? Was supposed to be about here, I think."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Saturday December 7th, 2019 6:42:38 PM "We're already armed; once we free the prisoners they could probably use the guards weapons more then us so they can escape safely. Sure we cleared the guards from here to the passage, but there's almost certainly more patrols then what we fought."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+12=22 ; Sunday December 8th, 2019 3:41:21 PM
Sid helps Stock and then proceeds to help with the lookout as well. As he does he recites, very softly to himself, an old elven poem. Thinking on the wind in the trees and the sense of loss as summer gives to Autumn, he calms a bit.
Micah acts on Stohp's suggestion and starts gathering weapons to equip the prisoners. As they come out, he observes them, looking for signs of injury.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Monday December 9th, 2019 9:55:01 AM
"Who has that map? Seems like we need to move quickly upward. Let's see if we can figure out where Crimson is." ========= Looking at the previous notes we can find 'a human and five or six Deep Ones' in K49 and K50 (Castle Map 3)...I'm pretty good with maps but I can't figure out how to get there.
Stohp (Sub by JonM) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Monday December 9th, 2019 9:57:11 AM
Stohp approaches the one she takes to be the king and says, " We are the Silver Shields, straight from the Float up top and are at your service."
She then goes into some quick detail on the broad strokes of the reason we are here and our plan.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Monday December 9th, 2019 11:56:39 AM
Dorbin continues to watch as they wait for the prisoners to join them.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday December 9th, 2019 4:08:22 PM
While Stohp introduces them and outlines the plan Zanderallen sweeps the prisoners they are releasing with his divine sight, Detecting Evil lurking within them. If he detects any significant presence he makes the sign to the rest of the Shields, otherwise he signs all clear.
DM MikeK - There's a centaur at the bottom of the sea... Monday December 9th, 2019 8:37:31 PM
The Shields enter the holding cell area. Other than being underwater, it is a standard looking prison block, 5 10’x10’ cells lining each side of a central aisle way.
All the cells are occupied by merfolk, except for one on the far end of the block, which has got two merfolk….and a centaur.
The centaur is naked, and holding a Bottle of Air, which he holds with one hand while the other is grasping a piece of coral outcropping to prevent himself from floating about,
Micah sets about letting the merfolk out. Stock sets about refilling one cell with the tied up Deep One. The looks the merfolk are giving the Deep One are not at all friendly.
Meanwhile, a middle aged couple approach Zanderallen. All the other merfolk defer to them instinctively.
The male speaks, in Common. “I am King Atteun. We thank you for this rescue, Silver Shields of the Float. I must admit, I am not familiar with this Mallon, but he must be resourceful indeed to have managed to persuade surface dwellers to aid us.”
The King’s eyes fall on Bart. “As to what happened, we were surprised by sahaugin, aided by Deep Ones. They had intimate knowledge of the castle and the goings on of the city. How they gained such, I do not know. We were overcome, and imprisoned.
Micah gathers up equipment from the Deep Ones guards - a wand, and the five greatswords, all of which are magical, and operate in the water without penalty.
Stock tries to figure out what’s next. King Atteun points out particulars
The rest of the merfolk prisoners are in the cells below. They can be reached by going back into the guard room (K67), through the double doors to K62, south into the tower stairs (K21) and down to the cells.
The King believes the gear taken from the prisoners, including the centaur, is likely in the treasure room K63, which is at the far end of K62.
Stock asks about quickly upward. The king points out the stairs just around the corner. The K21 tower also rises to the next level.
As far as what’s up there, neither he nor the group know for sure. “My daughter is up there,” the queen says, stiffly. You must help her.”
Stohp (Sub by JonM) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 9:53:03 AM
Stohp nods deferentially to the family. "We will help your daughter. Our group is not in the habit of turning down opportunities to help. What will you do now?...and is that miserable looking centaur a guest of yours?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:06:46 AM "So, we give them these things," Bartomus said as he offered the sword he had picked up to one of the released prisoners. "Then I would say we as a group head towards those stairs and rescue their daughter."
But, then he saw the centaur and just had to figure out how it got down here. He walked over to the Centaur and the two merfolk who were put in the same cell. "So, could either of you explain how a centaur got down here and imprisoned with you? I don't want it to use up all of its air trying to talk to us."
Carver (JohnC) 66/66 AC 23/10/22 CMB +10 CMD 23 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:11:46 AM "It's been a bad couple weeks, and this water is just not my element. Oh, and call me Carver, most people do."
He looks quite youthful, the fur on his horse (like) parts is palomino in coloration, the right hind leg is cris-crossed with scars. He long red hair is at war with gravity and the water in which he is floating. He seems to be in a mood...
DMHighlight to display spoiler: { Did they pry the horseshoes off Carver as well or just everything else?}
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:15:37 AM
Stock picks up one of the big two-handers and shows it to Dorbin. "Could I use this? I'm tired of not stabbing things with this cursed trident."
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Tuesday December 10th, 2019 10:17:16 AM
========= What's the bonus on the greatsword? Seems like we are heading down from here to recover some gear.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+17=36 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2019 2:31:53 PM
Dorbin checks out the sword shown to him by Stock (spellcraft: 36).
Carver (JohnC) AC 23/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10' Character Tuesday December 10th, 2019 3:32:57 PM "Got a spare weapon or three? At least until we can find my gear....."
(setting character link)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday December 10th, 2019 4:25:55 PM
Zander bows to the king and queen, "We were already on our way here pursuing adversaries of ours when we encountered Mallon. He told us what was going on and got us into the castle. He is sending word through your kingdom to be ready for when we free your majesties and the rest of the hostages. I think we need to head down, we can both free the remaining prisoners down here and equip everyone. So far we have been undetected. Then we can storm the upper levels and free your daughter." He finishes with a bow to the queen.
He then turns to the centaur, using all his restrain and decorum to stop from bursting our laughing at the poor fellow, "Well met Carver, I'm Zanderallen, Zander or even Z to my friends. I'm sure there is a story as to how you ended up locked up down here but for now let's focus on taking down your captors. We don't have much in the way of spare gear but what we have is yours to borrow. One of these shark tooth swords or this trident." Zanderallen motions to the swords taken from the Deep Ones or the MW trident he was using before receiving Freedom of Movement
Zanderallen walks the floor of the palace, seemingly unimpeded by being underwater. His long sword has returned to it's scabbard for the time being but he carries himself like it could be in his hand at a moment notice. His left arm has a shield strapped to it, simple except for a symbol of Domi's Hammer embossed upon it. He is encased in some sort of Conch shell plate armor and appears comfortable in the weight of the armor if not necessarily in it's material. Under the helmet is the face of a good looking young man with a pleasant smile and wavy brown hair. His manners seems very natural as he talks with a king and queen and like he is accustomed to being able to put people at ease. -------------------- (OOC: Welcome to the group John C!)
Micah bows to the king and queen, then continues with distributing weapons and looking for wounds. When he gets to the centaur, he breaks his silence, "Well met. I assume you are warrior? Until we find your gear take my shield. It will provide you with at least some defense." He hands him his enchanted shield and any weapon he reaches for, keeping one of the greatswords for himself for the moment.
The priest swims around easily, despite wearing what appears to be a bulky suit of woven kelp. While talking, his visor is raised, revealing a youngish face showing care lines beyond his years and a move that naturally forms an affable grin. His holy symbol of Domi hangs visibly from a chain around his neck and the proffered shield bears a similar device.
============== Note that the shield adds +4 to armor class. It has [/i]magic vestment[/i] cast on it.
Did we recover any of those crossbows the sahaugin were using? If so, are there spares to hand out?
DM MikeK - It's been a bad couple weeks Tuesday December 10th, 2019 7:38:25 PM
The centaur introduces himself as Carver, and obviously has quite the story to tell. But, that may be best left to another time, such us in the air...in a tavern, perhaps.
Carver realizes he’s only mostly naked. He still has his horseshoes.
Both Carver and the remainder of the king’s guard are eager for any weapons available. Micah recalls the group did recover the patrol’s underwater crossbows. The group has six.
Micah determines the greatswords are +1, and have no penalties due to being used underwater.
Micah and Zanderallen offer Carver a shield and sword. Note Carver needs to keep a hand free to hold on to that Bottle of Air
What to do next is still the question.
The rest of the citizens are down the stairs. The gear is most likely down the hall. The King’s daughter, and most likely the fellow the Shields came down here for, and a whole lot of Deep Ones, are upstairs.
King Atteun assures Zanderallen that, once his daughter is safe, he’s quite prepared to lead a counter-attack.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+8=13 ; d20+20=33 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2019 8:20:40 PM
"Carver, I'm Sid, part owner of the Split Arrow, provider of fine bows and arrows on the Float. Guys, I thought I had grabbed an extra mask or something, but I'm not finding it in my bag. Wait one moment."
Sid pulls out a length of rope, cuts three feet off of it and unwinds it a bit so he has the smaller ropes that make it up and tries to fashion a holder for his bottle of air.
((Sorry, don't know how I missed a post this time))
Knowledge(engineering): 13 Craft(bows(I know there has to be knot work and cinching so I'm trying to use that ability here)): 33
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Wednesday December 11th, 2019 10:20:39 AM "Yeah, this trident is terrible. I think I'll use one of these swords even though it's bigger than me..Ha! Well met, Carver. I am Stock of the Simpleshard clan. Don't let me see you raise a finger towards the other Shields or I'll lay you out. Ha! Just a joke on you." Despite what he says, Stock's eyes imply otherwise.
"I'll take point. Sid, stay close in case I need you to pop a lock or something."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=14 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 10:24:37 AM "Glad to make your acquaintance Carver, even it under rather strange circumstances, did you fall off a turtle and ended up here?" Bartomus looks about and then back at Zander and Micah.
"So, we head to the gear, then down stairs, then up stairs? That's the plan right?" Bartomus asked as he started back through the door in the guard room and towards the long hallway with its double doors.
Move through K67 and into the hall of K62 - Perception of 14
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Wednesday December 11th, 2019 12:15:06 PM
Dorbin wonders if they should move quickly to save the princess and then allow them to have the full might of the king in a power attack. But when Bart suggests going for the gear, Dorbin nods and takes up a nice, safe position in the middle of the group.
Micah nods in agreement with Bart's question. " That is the plan: get Carver battle ready, secure the lower level, than beard the lion in its lair." Looking at the king, he adds "with allies"
He starts to head in that direction, following Stock, but pauses to move such that he looks the centaur squarely in the face, taking advantage of his natural buoyancy to be at eye level. "I want you to answer me straight. No false humility. No bravado. We are assuming you can hold your own in a fight. Is that so?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday December 11th, 2019 3:37:19 PM "That sounds like a solid plan. Let's move. We got prisoners to free and usurpers to hand out justice to." Zanderallen forms up with Stock and the others but turns to observe Carver's response to Micah's question, a grin forming on the edge of his mouth at Micah's directness.
Carver (JohnC) AC 23/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10' Character d20+7=15 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2019 3:56:27 PM
Carver decides on the shield only for now, "If I can move around in this place, the shield will be more help most likely, because I come armed with a couple weapons even without being manufactured." He swims around a bit (half speed with a 15 swim), "Well, I guess I haven't forgotten everything I learned about swimming, but I'm not made for this." As Mich looks Carver in the eye and demands an answer, "I suppose you could say that I can usually hold my own or possibly even better than hold my own. But being underwater, what I can say is I'll do my best. and If I can't, I'm sure the Boss will have a sharp word or three about my failure to do so. And if he doesn't my Aunt will certainly want one with me. Just point me in the right direction and I'll do what I can, oh, and nice shield by the way."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Wednesday December 11th, 2019 6:58:12 PM
"Hey Carver, are you using the Trident or a longsword? I'll keep the Trident if no one wants it. Alright Stock, I'll try not to shoot you."
DM MikeK - Getting the gear Wednesday December 11th, 2019 9:36:35 PM
After a brief discussion, the consensus is maybe some weapons and armor would be helpful for the rest of the plan.
Sid works up a passable holder for Carver’s bottle of air. And then, they’re off.
With Sid in the lead, and Stock near at hand, the entourage makes its way back into the guard room, down the wide hall to the right, and down a stair into another room.
The king’s guard give a brief, and quiet cheer, as various tridents, spears, breastplates, shields, and helms are scattered haphazardly about.
In another corner is what must be Carver’s gear. Micah’s concerns about his capabilities should be somewhat alleviated. Chainmail, shield, longsword, shortsword, greatsword, a flail, AND a honest to Domi lance are piled up over a backpack and composite longbow.
While Carver is working himself into his gear, one of the merfolk guards approaches, swimming casually. He hands Carver a helm. “The King conveys his thanks, and offers this for your efforts,” he says.
Helm of Underwater Action
Carver finds all his stuff, even the gold pieces, are present.
Soon enough, everyone is geared up and ready to go.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+13=25 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 9:45:54 AM "Nice hat, Carver. I'd say it matches mine but my head's bigger."
With that, Stock pushes to the stairwell (K21) and heads downward, pausing at the exit door to listen for Deep Ones.
========= Perception 25
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:04:02 AM
Bartomus gave a quick glance over to Carter and seeing him better armed and armored, the Taur nodded and said, "another one who can swing and stab, so that is a great find down here. You can go ahead of me if you want."
Bartomus winked and let the front line head down ahead of him following the others in an effort to quickly release the remaining merfolk detained in their own capital. "We need to hurry, remember we have a princess to rescue."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday December 12th, 2019 10:18:37 AM
Dorbin nods to Bart and says, "Indeed, let's go get the princess!"
"Excellent," responds Micah to Carver's response with a genuine smile, "You take second rank."
Micah had been considering giving his necklace to Carver, but when the king offers the helm, that concern is alleviated. As he watches centaur equip himself, the priest takes a look at Zanderallen, recalling how the paladin first became a Silver Shield and wondering if Carver might also be destined to become one.
Taken out of his reverie by the comments of the others, he clarifies, [b]Princess, yes, but the other prisoners first, less we expose ourselves to two fronts.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Thursday December 12th, 2019 1:07:16 PM An addition
After Carver finishes, watching Zanderallen, but addressing Stohp, he comments, "Well at least this time the adventurer we rescued is properly dressed."
Carver (JohnC) AC 23/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10' Character d20+17=35 ; Thursday December 12th, 2019 1:56:41 PM
Carver straps on some seriously heavy armor and is putting on his other gear when the guard approaches and offers the Helm. In Aquan, "Thank You, please tell the King I'll be sure it gets returned." He gives a slight bow and with a quick manipulation has it on and working. (UMD check: 35) Carver bows his head, "Boss, thank you for teaching me that not paying attention is a bad thing. I promise to try and do better in the future, but I may need more reminders as you see fit to adminster." He says softly, almost like a prayer, when finished, he touches the holy symbol crafted into his left pauldron. (Holy Symbol to Gargul) He stashes weapon after weapon in various sheaths at different locations around his body, He makes sure there is a set of extra horseshoes. "It'll take me hours to get her retuned after being soaked, I hope I can keep her from warping as I dry her out. Sid, my new friend, I've got a wonderful lady here with a voice that can entrance most crowds at my favorite drinking holes, think after we get back to the surface you can save her?" He says as he pats one of the saddlebags. After gearing up, he hands back the borrowed shield and straps on his spiked shield and pulls out a silver shortsword. "Considering the situation, This is probably most useful, besides the Trident, but you look like you want to use it. Knew I should have picked up a cold iron one." The last he mumbles to himself, but is easily heard as he re-familiarizes himself with it's weight, giving it a couple quick flicks og his wrist.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday December 12th, 2019 3:55:30 PM
Zanderallen offers to help Carver into his armor, himself knowing the difficulty of arming unaided. As the centaur continues to add weapon after weapon to his person he can't help but his eyes grow a little big. He hears the prayer and sees the holy symbol and nods in appreciation. He hadn't had much personal experience with followers of Gargul but he had heard good things and was glad to have another devout warrior alongside. He still thought of and missed K often.
At Micah's jab Zanderallen turns a little red and gives the priest a glare but refrains from commenting.
"Alright, on to free the remaining prisoners in the lower levels. Then we head up and take out the leaders without hostages left behind."
DM MikeK - Free the remaining prisoners Friday December 13th, 2019 9:49:05 AM
Carver gets geared up, much to the appreciation of the other Shields. The centaur tries out his short sword, noting its sluggishness in the water. OOC - Please note underwater penalties on slashing weapons below.
Perhaps he recalls the offer of the use of a captured Deep One’s shark tooth greatsword (+1 greatsword with no underwater penalty), perhaps not.
The general consensus is to get the prisoners below. Sid leads, Stock and Zanderallen follow, and Carver takes position behind them. Curiously, the King and his guards follow as well.
The group traverses back down the hallway, and then into the tower stairs to the south (K21). Descending, the exit into the hallway at the lower level, and proceed down a narrow hall to the cell rooms.
Looking right and left into the depressed cell blocks on either side of the hall, those in the head of the column (Sid, Stock, and Zanderallen) get an understanding of why the King and his guard accompanied the group, and why the general population of the city have not been more resistant.
The cells are packed with young merfolk, children, really. None are full grown, and they are crammed into the cells, seven or eight in each.
Scores of pairs of eyes fearfully look at the trio, and not a sound can be heard.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday December 13th, 2019 11:55:13 AM
Dorbin waits in the middle of the group. When it is revealed that there are children involved, he wonders out loud, "Should we set these up with protectors? Or should we send them out, which might potentially draw some of the others away from the princess so we strike in two places at once?"
Carver (JohnC) AC 23/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10' Character d20+16=34 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 1:40:03 PM
Carver swings the shortsword a couple more times, trying to figure out why it feels wrong.... (it is a piercing weapon) "That sharks tooth still available?" he asks as he resheaths the shortsword. If he gets the Sharks Tooth, he'll put the spiked shield with his other gear where he usually carries it.
When he gets a chance to see what's ahead, Carver will swim closer and reassure the children that things are about to be OK. ["The King is here and we are here to help protect you and your City. We WILL get the bad people out and bring safety back."[/b] (Diplomacy 34)(in Aquan and Common)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+17=28 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 2:22:59 PM
Zanderallen swears under his breath, his body shaking with anger, when he sees the children packed in the cells. Taking a couple breaths to steady himself he moves along the other side of the cell block from Carver, offering the same assurances, albeit only in common, his voice cheerful but strained, "We're here to rescue you, don't worry you're safe now." He starts trying the keys from the upper cells on the doors helping to extricate the inhabitants from their cramped quarters once they get them opened.
Once the children are out he turns to the king, "Your majesty, if you wish to see to the protection of these young ones with as much of your guard you see fit we will deliver justice to those upstairs. There will be no mercy for those who threaten those unable to defend themselves." By now Zanderallen is calm but his eyes shine with a deep anger and his body tense with barely controlled rage. ------------------ Diplomacy 28
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Friday December 13th, 2019 3:12:30 PM "No no no. This is no good. These deep old ones...using children. And Crimson is in league as well...and don't forget what may or may not be happening to the princess upstairs."
Stock leans over toward one of the children, making a sign of peace with his hand. "She can't understand me I suppose. Must be scared though. I suppose it's up to the King but I think we need to get these children out of here. Maybe they can hold up for a bit in that warehouse we entered at."
Micah shakes his head, sadly at the sight of the prisoners. "Justice," repeats the priest, echoing Zanderallen.
And Stock's sentiment about the princess, echoes his own thoughts. Not wishing to delay her rescue, he cannot neglect those before him, "Is anyone in need of healing?" he asks, counting any one of those able to, to translate.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=16 ; Friday December 13th, 2019 7:41:20 PM "um actually, yea, Micah, but suspect you mean the kids. Bartomus sheepishly said. He held back and kept looking about the upper stairs. But the merfolks silence had him a bit unnerved.
"Stock, we will remember. Not only those creatures we found here, but Crimson as well. Using kids, there's a special place in rugged underworld for them I'm sure of it."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:54:24 AM
Everyone is invited to the retirement party for the
Iron Dragons!
To be held on the Giggling Ghost board! Starting Monday, December 16 and continuing all week.
Please come help celebrate their incredible journey from level 1 through level 20. [June 29, 2009 - December 13, 2019]
There will be stories! Speeches! [yes we'll make them do this ::grin::] Questions and Answers Free imaginary food!
Feel free to head there now, but the festivities start on Monday.
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Then starting Saturday, December 21st, our Woldian Slowdown begins along with our YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS in the Giggling Ghost.
ACDM Rob is in charge of the festivities in the Giggling Ghost during the Yuletide Slowdown. He will send out an email sometime before the 21st explaining how the Giggling Ghost activities will work.
As a reminder, all requirements to post daily in your Career game are banished until Monday, January 6, 2020. A reminder to begin posting will come out the weekend before to remind you. During the Yuletide Slowdown: --no game may be in combat --no game may advance its story line in any significant way --posting is allowed, but not required by players or DMs --all games should be in a relatively safe location where those who desire may roleplay for fun
Everyone who wants to roleplay are encouraged to hang out and post as much as you like in the Giggling Ghost and participate in the activities happening there.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d100=4 ; d100=48 ; Saturday December 14th, 2019 10:38:54 PM "Besides being at the bottom of a lake, and in a castle, can someone fill me in just a bit? I was swarmed and brought down here, a bit more information would be great. I just want to be sure I'm sending the right people to see the Boss. Now, I understand those who captured need to Visit him, but I'm not clear on who or what this Crimson is." Carver gives the shark's tooth a good feel for balance and weight. You also notice a slight blue glow around his hooves. It takes Carver a couple tries, but he summons 4 globes of light and uses them to entertain the young after the group gets them released.
DM MikeK - Hostages Sunday December 15th, 2019 7:43:33 PM
If you really want to tick off the Silver Shields, holding children as hostages appears to be a good start. The group, as a whole, are not happy.
Zanderallen and Carver move to reassure and entertain the children, while Micah asks about healing.
All the children appear undernourished, but the cleric sees no obvious wounds.
The effect on the King and his men are even more pronounced. They rush into the cell blocks, and assist Zanderallen in opening the cages.
The sight of the merfolk, meanwhile, set the children to cheering wildly. As the cells are opened, the children stream out to fiercely hug any and all merfolk they find. To the surface dwellers, they present shy smiles, but otherwise steer clear. Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Nothing personal, but they’re not real sure what to make of someone so strange looking. }
The King and his men are all smiles around the kids, but as the King pulls Zanderallen around the corner, that facade drops quickly.
“Can you help us escort the children back the way you came?” he asks. “Is it safe?” The merfolk’s face is as hard as the paladin has seen. “We must get the children away. And then….and then, I will assemble my force, and we will retake the city.”
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Monday December 16th, 2019 1:39:17 AM "I think we can show them the way back to the passage to the warehouse, right?" Bartomus asked as he looked about at the group of Merfolk that had been released. "That would be the best way to let them get to safety. Or, a least the children to safety."
Bartomus points back behind him and beguns heading that direction in hopes that the others are following him.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+6=15 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 9:26:31 AM "Yeah Bart. That seems right."
To Carver, Stock says "Lord Crimson is the reason we're down here. He's your basic run of the mill evil genius. He also was formerly known as Lord Damion Peerimon and has been responsible for many of the acts that the Shields have been looking into in Lakeview since before I joined the group. Among the most recent though, he sweet talked his way past our guards and murdered them in our compound. He then fled here with a halfling botanist that he abducted from us and who was under our protection at the time. We think the halfling has been returned to the surface but Crimson must be brought to justice. Or killed."
========= Sense Motive 15 vs DC12
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] d20+8=15 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 11:27:10 AM
Dorbin follows along in the new direction, watching to ensure none of the children wander off or disappear in any other twists and turns (perception: 15).
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Monday December 16th, 2019 3:35:02 PM
Being used to be the emergency response team, Carver feels a bit out of place underwater and not as mobile as he's used to. "Tell me where you want me to cover, I'm used to being much more flexible as to my position for fighting. Just put me where you think any attack might come from, I didn't see very much of anything on the way in."
Micah's smile is broad and wide as he sees the children restored to their people. Saddened by their malnourished condition, he is relieved to see no signs other other maltreatment.
"Carver, I see from you equipment that you are used to charging your foes. You will fit right in," he adds with a meaningful nod to Stock and Zanderallen. "Once battle begins, I magically enlarge Stock. With his new toy, referring to the underwater greatsword, When we get encounter foes, I imagine things will go violent very quickly and I have no doubt you will not feel a bit out of place."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Monday December 16th, 2019 5:47:46 PM
Zanderallen clasps the king on the shoulder, "Head back down to the lower storage levels. There should be no foes left. We can escort you that far if you desire. In one of the back closets is a tunnel leading out to a warehouse. In there you will find Mallon and others of your subjects awaiting the freeing of your majesties and the hostages to rise up. We will then head upstairs to free your daughter and find the enemy we came here looking for." ------------------------------- [OOC: With the slowdown coming up looks like the fight upstairs will have to wait for the new year. So maybe we help escort the king and children out which leaves us in a safe pause place preparing for the fight.]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Monday December 16th, 2019 7:02:53 PM "It was a simple enough path and it's best to attack in force."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday December 16th, 2019 7:14:44 PM
"Alright everybody," Sid says swimming up with a bit of a florish, "we're going on a trip now. So please be good and hold the hand of your neighbor. We'll be quick and quiet as cuddlefish. Stay between us and follow me!" Sid starts swimming backwards out of the dungeon.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Tuesday December 17th, 2019 9:35:39 AM "Get in line kids. We move now." Stock half swims, half walks ahead and begins leading back to the secret door to the warehouse.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:23:29 AM
Dorbin continues to watch carefully as the kids follow along in line.
DM MikeK - I love a parade Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:06:35 PM
Carver and the Shields continue to get acquainted with each other.
The king nods assent to Zanderallen's plan, and within moments, Sid has taken the lead of a rather long, and slow, line of children.
The king's guard and the Shields do their best to move the assembly along, while also keeping them quiet.
But, Sid has to cringe at the amount of noise coming from behind him.
Nevertheless, everyone continues moving, and no guards are encountered.
Back up the stairs, through halls to the guard room, north to the long stairway dropping back down, and then along the long, narrow hall (which, some of the younger children discover, makes a great echo chamber. Lastly, into a large vault filled crypt.
The line comes to a halt for a time in the central hallway, where an very large, very dead shark still lies on the floor. Several children simply refuse to cross, and must be carried, hands over eyes, past the monster.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=15 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:36:43 PM
Bartomus tries to look less afraid of the nightmare shark that lay dead in the hall. He worked to encourage the children and tried even using himself as a "body fence" in a rather comedic way to help make the kids less afraid. When that failed, he helped carry a few of the children past and towards the hidden entrance where they had their first castle fight with guards.
"Could someone ask what these little doors and such are used for?" He asked aloud in hopes of getting some sense for the purpose of this area. "But, but, we need to hurry, really need to hurry."
[i]Perception check of 15 as they try to get the group to the passage to the warehouse.[/b]
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:32:30 PM "It's ok little ones. Nothing to see here." Zanderallen motions to Bart and Stohp to stand in front of the shark to cover it as best they can.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday December 17th, 2019 7:50:09 PM
Stohp does her best to be big and vision blocking. She's not very good at it.
Micah walks over to the shark corpse and kicks it soundly on the nose, grinning from ear to ear. "See, nothing to fear, he proclaims as he then proceeds to knock out a tooth, jamming it with his mace.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:30:21 PM
Carver keeps an eye out for bad guys. And does make a good wall to the shark behind him. If not, he can carry quite a few past it at a time.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:48:10 AM
Oblivious to its effect on the merfolk, Stock pokes at the thing with his newly borrowed sword. As he remembers his struggles hitting the thing previously, he presses the sword a little deeper into the dead thing's side. He smiles and sighs and then turns around to the shocked faces of the merfolk.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:48:08 AM
Dorbin cringes as Stock and Micah abuse the corpse, not knowing how the merfolk might relate to a shark like that.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:16:03 PM "The tunnel out is just a little farther, right through there. I'm sure they'll are be ecstatic to see you all safe and sound." Zanderallen points through the storage area, pointing the way towards the exit and hoping to keep them looking past the shark bodies.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 39/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=19 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:56:53 PM
"Alright everyone remember, quiet echoes are spooopky echoes." And when they get to the shark he gets down and says, "Ok, let's take each other's hands and do the buddy system, close your eyes for extra fun as we sneak across the chamber."
DM MikeK - What are these doors for? Wednesday December 18th, 2019 7:07:24 PM
Sid and Carver help carry some of the little ones past the dead megalodon, while Bart and Stohp form a wall, and Stock and Micah poke and whack at the corpse.
Soon enough, everyone is across. Sid leads the group to the secret chamber, and the king’s guard takes over from there.
The king takes the hand of every one of the Silver Shields. “You have our gratitude,” he states solemnly. “I will gather what I can, and attack right away. This should keep the sahaugin patrols from returning to the castle. You should encounter few guards at this time of day.”
Overhearing Bart’s question, the king’s turns, and finally gives the taur an answer to his question. “This is the royal crypt. These are the tombs of my ancestors.” The man gives Bart a wry smile. “Please do not rob them.”
With that, he ducks into the tunnel after the children. A quartet of guards remain. They give you a respectful nod, and follow their king.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 23/11/23 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:00:23 PM
Micah releases a sigh of relief once the children are escorted out.
He watches the guards leave, then turns to Stock, "Time to rescue a princess," and prepares to head that way.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Wednesday December 18th, 2019 10:51:00 PM
Carver practices the quick movements he's used to making, it takes a while for him to get the timing right, as he's used to having more maneuverability.. "Wow, is this how fast you usually move around? How is it you get anywhere moving this slow?" He asks no one in particular....
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 Thursday December 19th, 2019 2:12:22 AM "Probably a good thing we didn't try opening a few of the doors then," Bartomus said after the King explained the crypts about them. He followed in behind Micah and headed back up to the stairwell that would help them find the princess.
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim Thursday December 19th, 2019 10:04:39 AM "Don't worry Carver. You're not alone. It is terrible being underwater..." Stock takes a look around and then starts swimming back the way they came.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:42:05 PM
Dorbin smiles at Micah and says, "Indeed, yes. Let us see to that princess!"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/88 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Thursday December 19th, 2019 5:27:43 PM "Then we will prepare the halls for your return your majesty. There is some trash that needs to be cleaned out and a princess to be made ready. We will see to both, I promise." Zander's outward good cheer hides a very real anger still burning inside him.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:09:04 PM
Stohp shrugs. "It's not that bad. Weird, but not bad."
DM MikeK - Upward and Onward Thursday December 19th, 2019 9:33:57 PM
With the children, king, and king’s guard safely on their way, the Silver Shields can return to the matters at hand. Namely, rescuing a princess, and bringing a longtime pain to justice.
The group retraces their steps back to the circular tower.
Following the map Stock is holding, they ascend, and find themselves on a higher level.
According to Bart’s nixie friend, they are directly outside the rooms Briadoc was occupying.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are no air bubbles coming from under the double doors to K10. It seems likely the other side is underwater.}
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character d20+9=21 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 11:43:17 PM
Carver notices things and is ready with the shark's tooth, he whispers, "No air bubbles, most likely full of water."
Stock (JonM) HP: 76/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 15/22; 30 ft Swim d20+13=14 ; Friday December 20th, 2019 9:39:30 AM "Sid - Care to check this door. Even if the Nixie got Briardoc out, we should check this out..."
He backs out of the way and takes another look around.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16 Swim: 60] Friday December 20th, 2019 11:42:32 AM
Dorbin pulls out his crossbow and prepares it, just in case...
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 10, CMD 23, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' swim 30' Character Friday December 20th, 2019 10:59:59 PM
Carver is ready to go, once the door opens.
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"Yeah, I'm gonna need a big favor once we get back to the surface, I have a couple wooden items that will need a whole lot of TLC. I never expected to be underwater, it puts a crimp in gear...."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Saturday December 21st, 2019 2:31:02 AM
Stohp hopes he's ok. They were supposed to protect him from exactly this kind of nonsense and they failed.
DM MikeK - Nobody Home Saturday December 21st, 2019 9:37:04 AM Experience! Everyone gets 12,000 xp
Sid tries the door, and finds in to be locked. No problem.
The elf rather quickly picks the simple lock, and the door swings open. Revealing a bit of a mess.
A wooden table lines onne entire wall of this 40x40 room, and was apparently an alchemy lab of some kind. Vials, bunson burners, candles, tubes, bottles, and liquids of various colors float haphazardly in the flooded room.
There is also a cot, now soaked blankets, a small table with a pot of what might have been food, and wine bottle in one corner.
Two bottles of air, in adjacent corners of the room, futilely bubble air. The air bubbles are flowing out of an opening in the back of the room.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 36/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) swim speed 30 Saturday December 21st, 2019 4:42:18 PM "Looks like he's somewhere else. We'll have to find him later; lets go save that sacrificial girl before she's killed."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 37/52 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1 bless;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=16 ; Sunday December 22nd, 2019 9:45:43 PM "No one = ok, but look there's bubbles back there...so, that has to be coming from a place filled with air, should we go check that out?" Bartomus asked as he looked about the room.
Perception 16 roll was from an earlier attempted post - thought I sent it via email to GMs as I was fighting with the system on my phone.
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