DM Robert - "I'm not gonna carry it deep down into the underground." Saturday March 21st, 2020 12:01:36 PM
Micah volunteers to cast the spells for Carver. He also needs a few supplies.
Carver talks about a future lance sheath. He volunteers to carry stuff, but only so far.
Dorbin is happy about so many supplies.
Stock is not bashful, he immediatly starts toting stuff through the portal.
Zanderallen the silvertongue smooth talks the official. He indicates to Lady Yasume the supplies that are already available.
Stohp tries to smooth things over with the official and in the end decides she is not too happy with goats.
Bartomus tries to help out in impressing the custom official.
Sid ? has apparently overslept and does not appear at the custom house. ________________
Lady Yasume and her three guards look through the portal and see the great mass of crates and barrels. Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {She seems somewhat shocked.} Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note her three guards look through and then look around them on the other side.}
Zanderallen, Bartomus, and Stohp appease the custom offical. He relents and grunts. "Sammy, Bob, get out here and lend a hand toting that stuff over."
Lady Yasume steps aside as Stock comes through with his first load. "This is quite unexpected." She says.
The group finds themselves standing next to one of five large stone archways arranged arraigned in a semicircle on a large open plaza. The air is thin like your are high in some mountain and the plaza has a thin layer of dust with a few scraggly plants eking out an existence in the cracks between the stones. You can tell from the height of the sun that you are a perhaps a hundred miles north-east of the Float. The multicolor gate way fills the center archway of the five. One of the other four stone archways has a faint trace of magic about it, but the other archways are black and dormant. second map down on the page, tiny blue letters
The porters Sammy and Bob grab stuff and start carrying it through. You quickly find the work done. The Drow shift around a bit as the pile starts to grow. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { They definitely seem nervous.}
The Plaza of the five gateways, is a large oval shape and is lined with large stone statues of Drow and a reptilian like humanoids. mapYes I'm cutting and pasting, no use reinventing the wheel. Except for the maps most of the stuff on that page doesn't really apply to you as it was from another gaming grup. The Gateway Plaza faces the rest of the city. It rises up above you looking to be built out of the top of the mountain forming two peaks covered with terraces, pathways, and ruins of old buildings. You can also see some to the roadways disappearing into the mountain side. Most of the terraces seemed to be built for growing things and still support a lush growth of overgrown bushes and short trees.
The city seems to be built as four levels, with each level getting smaller and higher. The final level is split between the double peaks of the mountain like two islands. The Gateway Plaza is on the lowest level. The land seems to slope down quickly from this level and a sea of clouds surround the lower level stretching out. A few nearby mountain tops can be seen rising above the surface of the clouds. You have no idea how high this city is or what lies below the ocean of white.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see lots of small footprints around. You also note some movement beyond the edges of the plaza you are in.}
OOC, if you are still waiting for catacomb transactions they can still take place in It-lal.
Micah notices the reaction of the Lady and asks her quietly, "Unexpected, Ma'am. In what way?"
But when he sees the nervousness of the drow, he grows concerned. Hoping to draw them out, he asks, "I must admit, we focused on getting these goods here, giving no thought of how to dispose of them here. What considerations need to be accounted for now, that we are on this side of the portal?"
============== Sense motive 34 vs 20 Succeed Sense motive exceeds 15 Succeed Perception 18 vs 20; 7 vs. 15 Fail, fail
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+15=16 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+9=27 ; Saturday March 21st, 2020 4:30:01 PM
Not truly paying attention to the Lady, Carver is more intent on watching the Guards and their reactions.
"Am I to assume, from your looking about, that you are worried about Kobolds attempting a raid on these supplies? Or is it more than that?" Carver is being sure that they know he saw the tracks.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=21 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+12=27 ; Saturday March 21st, 2020 10:04:29 PM "So glad that you could help in this sir," Bartomus turned and smiled at the custom official and made a point of introducing the man to Lady Yseme and playing up the part of how the official oversaw the safety of the collection of the goods.
Bartomus was a bit taken aback at the reception of the Drow when then saw the items. They step through the portal and the Taur took it all in. He looked about and as he did so, he started to realize that they weren't necessary alone. "So, do we call those watching now, or do we try to create some distribution system. Is there a leadership group amongst the refugees that we can call upon to help out? Don't want to be doing guard duty. Oh, and what do you all call this place by the way?'
Sense Motive - 21; Perc 18, 27 - occ, thanks
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday March 22nd, 2020 8:54:35 PM
Stohp is slightly confused at the Drow's confusion. Maybe they just didn't expect so much? She was pretty sure they had informed the Drow they'd be bringing donations beforehand. At the comment that they might be raided for the supplies she tries to spread out some just in case.
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+8=10 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+15=35 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 9:45:32 AM "My companions have been busy advocating for you. These are the fruits of their labor. Literally." He barks out a laugh.
"So how do we get in touch with these kobolds?"
======== [i]Sense Motive 10 vs DC20 Perception 35 vs DC20; Nat 20 Sense Motive 17 vs DC15 Perception 35 vs DC20; Another Nat 20. Apparently Stock is locked in up in the mountains!
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Monday March 23rd, 2020 12:12:38 PM
Dorbin looks around in amazement at the city. He puts down a load and quickly pulls out his new notebook and starts writing furiously.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+15=31 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=19 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 5:26:23 PM
Zander helps carry the goods through the portal, trying not to think too hard about the change in elevation between the two sides of the portal. Once everything is through he takes a moment to look around catching the signs of what he guesses are kobolds. "Doesn't look like this plaza is used too often. How far is it to the city?" He shifts a little nervously picking up on Drow's unease. ---------------------------- Sense Motive 34 Perception 8 Sense Motive > 15 Perception 19
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=25 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 5:46:15 PM
Sid looks at the little feet prints and quietly absorbs everything about him. His pride at the largess of the Float when people are need makes him look positively beaming. He keeps pace with everyone listening for the uncommon tongues of these people.
((Also, Sid knows Draconic, cause why not, and I am curious to see if the kobolds speak it, and he will be delightfully surprised if they do.))
DM Robert - "So how do we get in touch with these kobolds?" Monday March 23rd, 2020 8:01:02 PM
Micah asks Lady Yasumey, "Unexpected, Ma'am. In what way?" He also asks about distribution of the goods.
Carver thinks the guards might be getting ready for an attack. Not an attack on the Shields but an attack by Kobolds.
Bartomus continues to smooth things over with the customs offical. He also wonders if there is going to be an easy way to distribute the goods.
Stohp is confused at the Drow's confusion. She actually spreads the supplies further out rather than clumping them together.
Stock asks how to get in touch with the Kobolds.
Dorbin is amazed at the city and quickly whips out his journal and starts taking notes.
Zander asks how far to the city. He looks around a bit nervously.
Sid swivels his head this way and that acting like tourist, but nothing goes unnoticed.
_____________________
Lady Yasume says "Well obviously such quick response to our request for aid. I am constantly astounded at the kindness of some races."
One of the guards nods courtly at Carver. Another guard eyes Stock and then says, "It's not a matter of how."
Lady Yasume begins to answers Zanderallen, "In fact you are already in the city, albeit at a lower level."
At this point 30 kobolds spring out of hiding. They have the area you are in loosely surrounded. 28 of them are armed with light crossbows and rapiers and are wearing breastplate. Two others are in banded armor and shield and have a short-sword drawn. Attached by a pole that is belted around their back is some sort of banner that loosely flutters in the wind. The two in banded mail are speaking in Draconic. #1 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Look they have many things."} #2 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Smell like food, look goat."} #1 Highlight to display spoiler: {"They hoard, not share."} #2 in broken common"You give or else."
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see other Kobolds drifting in and out of hiding. They are all around you.}
One of the Drow guards says in Woldian Below Highlight to display spoiler: {"This would barely feed them for a day." You can see that all three guards have taken up a triangluar position around Lady Yasume. They have their hands on their swords.[/b]}
Lady Yasume says something in Woldian Below Highlight to display spoiler: {"Don't. We are outnumber by more than you can see."}
Sense Motive 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling that neither side really wants to do battle.}
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+17=36 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 8:22:41 PM
Carver walks over between the 2 conversing kobolds and the pile of supplies. In Draconic Carver tries to be diplomatic.... "As you can see we are not from here, we heard of multiple plights besetting the region. First is your arrival needing food as you were forced from your home. The second, is the fact that you were forced out of your home. I speak for myself, but if you take these supplies right now by force, I will NOT help you get back to your home caverns. If you allow us, to orderly pass out the supplies once we get them organized, I will do all that is in my ability to try and get you your home back. The choice is yours, be civilized, or live with the consequences."
Carver steps out from between them and the pile, he pulls the pebble from his gauntlet and lets it "burn" providing light. (continual light) He's also ready to invoke the ring, but will as a reaction. (ring of force shield)
Diplomacy check 36
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=25 ; d20+9=15 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 5:01:34 AM
(Stohp didn't move any supplies, she was moving herself so they could cover all angles of approach in case someone attacked).
Fortunately Stohp speaks all of the languages involved and is pretty sure they can resolve all of this peacefully. In Woldian Below she addresses the Drow, "Peace. Lets not start a fight defending food we were going to give to them anyway."
To the Kobolds, in Draconic, "We intend to give it to you. As my companion said this food was brought here to feed the hungry. In addition to what you see we bring magic that will create more food. Are there any leaders or elders we can speak with? We would speak with them to ensure the fair delivery of the food and learn of your peoples plight so that we might work to end the difficulties troubling you." (Diplomacy 25 to aid Carver)
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+15=21 ; d20+8=9 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:48:49 AM
Stock looks between Carver and Stohp and then looks to Sid. "I don't know what they just said but it sure sounded flowery. I think I'll just let them talk."
Stock leans on a stack of crates, doing his best to act casual. "Hey Dorbin - you better hide Emily Jasmine. I bet kobolds eat cats." ========== Perception 21 vs DC20 Sense Motive 9 vs DC20
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=27 ; d20+8=9 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:55:25 AM
Out of the shadows and out of the woods, came the movement and then they were surrounding the party and the stack of goods demanding them as their own. Bartomus watched as Carter and Stohp both stood their ground and appeared to explain why they were there with Lady Yaseme and her guards. He looked at the small reptile-like humanoids and kept assessing one, then another, and then another. "They are rather small aren't they, sorta like the lizardfolk but in miniature," he said in tauric and to no one in particular. There was a contrast between the languages being spoken that was also interesting to him.
He switched over to common as he watched the kobolds move about and some coming out of hiding and then stepping back into the landscaping. "Wonder how many of these little ones there are here? We may need more scrolls."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+15=34 ; d20+5=13 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 10:21:04 AM
Zanderallen doesn't react to the appearance of the kobolds, he was pretty much expecting it. He mentally curses as the languages spoken are outside his understanding. When Carver and Stohp speak up he doesn't understand the words but he can guess what Stohp is saying. The cadence and body language are familiar from all the times they'd talked down some really aggressive people together. He casually moves to put his plated body between Dorbin and the majority of the Kobold crossbows. -------------------------- Perception 13 Sense Motive 34
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Tuesday March 24th, 2020 11:57:44 AM
Dorbin jumps when the kobolds appear. He understands the drow and Stohp's response. He is glad to slip behind Zanderallen and tries not to make it too obvious. When Stock mentions Emily Jasmine, Dorbin looks down to see she is sitting there, casually taking a bath, as if nothing else was happening in the wold.
Micah tenses when the kobolds appear, but relaxes, only slightly, when he realizes no one is truly spoiling for a fight.
"Stohp," he says softly after observing she is fluent in the relevant languages, "Please, translate for us as you can. It appears that this encounter will likely involve more words and less violence."
Sense motive 35
DM Robert - "Please, translate for us as you can." Tuesday March 24th, 2020 8:39:13 PM
Carver leads off with some big stick diplomacy and then for some reason takes out his ever burning pebble. You realize you are outdoors, and it is morning? Also did you get your lance ever burninged?
Stohp attempts to intercede with calmer words.
Stock is not sure what is being said by everyone.
Bartomus wonders if they have enough food and scrolls to feed the Kobolds.
Zanderallen has faith in Stohp's ability to talk down the Kobolds.
Dorbin is nervous but his cat appears unperturbed.
Micah asks Stohp to translate as he senses that maybe not everyone wants to fight.
Sid? _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau. There's no forest here, it's all greenery, possibly cultivated fields that have not been cultivated in a while. Looking from your lower plateau upwards you can see many buildings, some are in better condition than others. And you're pretty sure from the size of the place that Lady Yasume's comment of 500-1000 Drow would leave this place mostly unoccupied. The black boxes are buildings. There is a stream running just west of the plaza you are in. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that while the stream is running it appears to have a bit of a green tinge to it, as if filled with too much algae. It won't kill you to drink it, but you can tell it probably has a special flavor.}
Lady Yasume apparently can't follow along with the Draconic talk. She cocks her head at Carver and Stohp speaking to the Kobolds. "Maybe we can negotiate with them? I should warn you we think there are as many as 500 in the city."
The Kobolds tense slightly at Carver's words. Stohp's continued talk appears to take the edge off. Koblod number 1 nods to number 2. Kobold number 2 takes a half step forward and speaks in Draconic. I'm going to assume Stohp or Carver will actually translate now since neither indicated they did on the previous post."We are starving and cannot return to home. These Drow can not help us, claiming we are too many to feed with the supplies they have. Then they go off through this gate and you appear with all this food. We are thinking we must fight or our clan will starve."
Kobold number 1 again nods and speaks in Draconic. "If you in truth mean to speak with pure tongues I will summon our chieftain.
One of the Drow guards mutters in Woldian Below Highlight to display spoiler: {"ugh there smell leaves much to be desired."}
Now that the kobolds have surrounded you and been here a few minutes you note a faint musty smell in the air, like moldy leaves and damp earth.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+9=23 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:24:37 PM
While conversing, Carver's mind wanders a bit as he notices the stream has a green tinge to it, something to mention later, the conversation is more important right now. In Draconic, "I need to translate what we are discussing, not everyone on our side can understand, I know you understand some common, and can speak it somewhat, but so we are not misunderstood, Draconic, would be easier for you, right?" Carver translates what was said before. Then back to the Kobolds, "Yes, they left by the portal, they came to our city to do a couple of things, one was to trade, the other was to get help dealing with your problem. This pile of supplies was donated to us to help you. There is not very much, but it is all we could get on short notice. On my Honor, I give you my word we came to help. If you could get your Chieftain, we will arrange to get these supplies passed out, you'll need to scrimp a bit to make it stretch. We might be able to use Magic to stretch it a bit further, but any food created with magic isn't storeable, Once we deal with that problem, we can then discuss what caused you to flee your home, and see if we can fix that problem too." Carver carefully translates what he said, being sure to make sure the phrasing gets clearly translated for the Group and the Drow, hoping they understand what he said and how it was said.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:43:03 PM
Sid has an 'aha' moment after listening to the Kobolds speak for a bit, understanding the spoken tongue better after listening to it a bit. Sid will translate to those who don't speak Draconic while others speak and will speak back so that Carver and Stohp can speak more naturally.
((Also, is Woldian the same as Old High Woldian? Is this a "You know Latin not Italian" scenario?))
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=20 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 10:29:24 PM
Bartomus looked about and tried to get a sense of where the kobolds were coming from and what the situation was that now surrounded them. He caught sight of the greenish tint to the nearby stream and a change in the scent that seemed to be associated with the group of kobolds. He continued to listen to Carver translating the two lead kobolds and looked at the Drow. "Kind Lady, being told 500 now, well, I hope we can provide some relief to their food needs, otherwise that may become a much great problem. How easy is it to open that and send word to the Float that we are going to need a lot more in the way of assistance? Also, can they eat fish? I mean we might have an in with someone who could help deliver some fish.""
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 9:25:50 AM
Stock goes up to any of the guards he has seen speak common. If none have then he goes to Lady Yasume and asks, "Like many of my people, I am fond of the mountains and you have a beautiful location for a city. Let me ask though, given how many of your people you said live here, it seems there are too many buildings. What happened to your people?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=7 ; d20+19=37 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2020 10:57:13 AM
Seeing the Kobolds lower weapons and hearing the words translated Zander almost noticeably relaxes his muscles. Asking for translation he offers further reassurances as he shows his WLA officers badge, even if they didn't recognize the WLA the officers badge looked impressive, "Friends, I doubt you have heard of us but among our own people we are great adventurers. Many of us are members of a great adventuring guild. The drow sought us out to aid you in whatever is driving you from your homes. We also brought food as a gift from our people. Hopefully it can help keep the edge off while we help return your homes to you." ---------------------------------------------------- Perception 7 Diplomacy 37
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Wednesday March 25th, 2020 11:32:03 AM
Dorbin peeks out from behind Zander, carefully looks at the kobolds, sniffs the air, then ducks back, scribbling furiously in his notebook.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=17 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2020 6:21:59 PM
Stohp adds her own two cents to the diplomatic effort. "We would be honored to speak with your chieftain. The sooner we do, the sooner we can see that the food is passed out among your people and the sooner we can work with you to reclaim your homes." (Dip 17 to aid another)
DM Robert - "...you have a beautiful location for a city." Wednesday March 25th, 2020 8:33:50 PM
Carver continues the diplomatic efforts.
Sid continues to listen. ((Also, is Woldian the same as Old High Woldian? Is this a "You know Latin not Italian" scenario?)) DM, I'm not sure. I assume Woldian is the same as Common. High Woldian has its own entry in the Wiki as a separate language to learn, so I'm assuming it's different enough that you can't use one to know another. Undercommon was changed to Woldian Below, I think more for a flavor statement.
Bartomus asks if the Drow maybe misrepresented the scope of the problem. Although you were not present for the first part of talks with the Float Council
Stock asks one of the Drow guard what happened to all the people.
Zanderallen adds to the diplomatic attempts.
Dorbin continues scribbling furiously in his notebook.
Stohp also helps with the diplomatic talks.
Micah? _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
Lady Yasume says, "Many things were discussed with your council."
The Drow guard says, "It's a long story best for another time."
An young looking Kobold arrives. He speaks common, "I am Prince Kasmeer." He's interrupted by a loud cough behind him. "Perhaps King Kasmeer at this time. I have understanding that you have brought food for my people thanks to our hosts." He waves to the Drow.
Lady Yasume bows. "Indeed King Kasmeer, it is as we told you, we are not capable of dealing with your problems and ours at this time. So we sought aid. Fortunately the only gate open leads to a Floating city and we were able to find great heroes." Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {She's laying it on a bit thick, perhaps for the benefit of the king.}
The king replies, "The raids do not affect us they are on the upper levels, we are concerned with survival."
Sense Motive 5 or Intelligence check 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You quickly begin to understand that the koblods problems may not be the only ones facing these Drow. As you may recall the Drow were going to hire/commission you but the actual task was never explained.}
Lady Yasume waves her hand toward the goods from the Float. "OF course this is for you. Hopefully soon there will be more."
Survival 20 or Engineering 15 to quickly get the kobolds organized and distributing the goods on their own.
Diplomacy 20 if you want to try and get information out of the Kobold King.
Diplomacy 25 if you want to try and get information out of Lady Yasume.
Diplomacy 25 if you want to try to question the Drow Guard about the city, at least in front of the Kobolds it is this high.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+17=21 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+17=24 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2020 9:28:32 PM
Carver understands the reasons for the pile of poo Lady Yasume is layering on and also understands there are more things going on that just the Kobold problem. He's more interested in questioning the King, for now, the Lady would it appear rather not discuss more than the Kobold troubles while they are here. "King Kasmeer, we still have not heard why you have migrated from your home to here. Could you please tell us what caused you to leave and then we can figure out how to get you back to your home."
Sense motives, 21 &32 Engineering 11 (fail) Diplomacy King Kaseem 27 Diplomacy Lady Yasume 24 (fail)
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=20 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+7=25 ; d20=2 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 10:00:34 AM
Bartomus nodded along with Lady Yasume and even gave a formal bow towards the kobold leader in an effort to accentuate the already extravagant ego-soothing that the Drow matriarch was undertaking with the newly minted King. He also watched her a bit closer and processed what Carver was saying. However, once the effort to distribute the transported goods was mentioned, and the excitement amongst the throngs of upright toothy grinned walking miniature lizards grew, his focus shifted.
"Alright, now whoever speaks their language, tell them that we need folks who are fair, well organized, and well respected to come over here," [b] Bartomus pointed to where he was standing and continues. [b]"We are going to need them, with his Majesty's royal approval of course, to help us determine how we distribute the perishable foods first - my suggestion is those who may have been going without the longest so others might have something be first. Then we need a few of us Shields to activate the scrolls to figure out how we provide something for the rest. Also, ask them what type of things they can eat to survive, cause I think we need rations and such from the Float - immediately."
He looked at Stohp and said in Tauric, "You might want to have at the ready that changing into a giant just in case things get rowdy, I suspect a giant Taur might just scare them enough to settle down."
Sense motive - 20, 16; Survival 25, with a minus one diplomacy that 2 is a fail and fail badly - so any attempt to get anything from the King is a failure
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+15=31 ; d20+19=26 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:08:44 AM
Also having been laying it on thick Zander appreciates Lady Yasume doing the same. However his appreciation dissolves when King Kasmeer mentions raids in the upper levels. Leaving others with the skills to distribute the goods he pulls Lady Yasume to the side, "M'lady, it seems I have learned more in 5 minutes conversation of what is going on here than several hours of questioning on the Float. We are more than happy to offer help wherever it is needed but don't appreciate being blindsided. If going into the lower levels and freeing their homes so the kobolds can return is all the help you need then I will turn a blind eye to raids in the upper levels. But if you want to ask for help please do so, we are here now." He continues giving her a diplomatic stare down until she answers. ------------------------------------ Sense Motive 31 Diplomacy 26 (Lady Yasume)
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+8=18 ; d20+12=23 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:16:01 AM
Stock gets to work organizing the supplies. "OK food over here....what's in this crate? Is that wine?...wouldn't have been my choice. Drinks go off to the left. It looks like we have some blankets and such over there..."
If any of the kobolds get unruly he puts a quick stop to it. He does not even try to ply any of the leaders for info. Talking is not really his bag.
====== SM 18 vs DC20 Survival 23 vs DC20
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Thursday March 26th, 2020 1:03:33 PM
Dorbin watches as the talking types take charge. When he sees Stock start to move supplies around, he moves over to help him.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=22 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 6:20:42 PM
Sid continues to translate as need be, but once he finds a job he can help with he aids Stock with corralling the kobolds and getting them into line. He translates and corrects a few things and the food starts dispersing.
Knowledge(Engineering): 22 Success: +2 to Aid Stock, which should push him over.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday March 26th, 2020 6:35:45 PM
Becoming a giant is actually a spell one of the others can cast on Stohp, not something she does herself. She can disguise herself as something else, but not size change. Regardless seems thing to be going along just fine. She pitches in where needed, whether that's organizing or diplomacying.
Micah quietly assists with the disposition of the goods, occassionally nodding thanks to Sid and the others as they translate.
DM Robert - "M'lady, it seems I have learned more in 5 minutes conversation of what is going on here than several hours of questioning on the Float.." Thursday March 26th, 2020 8:23:32 PM
Carver questions King Kasmeer.
Bartomus starts trying to organize a conga line of food distribution.
Zanderallen confronts Lady Yasume on why exactly the Shields have been brought here.
Stock puts on his no-nonsense attitude and helps Bartomus get supplies moving.
Dorbin lends a hand in moving the goods.
Sid utilizes his skills translating to the supply distribution horde.
Stohp pitches in to keep things moving.
Micah helps in passing out the goods.
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map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
King Kasmeer looks up, way up, to Carver, "Bad times. Big trouble. Nasty things. Months ago we get invaded by cousins, large, you call them Trogs. They had bunches of goblins with them. They over-run us, take over. Make us labor and dig and dig. Then blackness comes, goblins and Trog's go in and come out worse. They meaner. Start making us dig more. My people start disappearing. Gobins then say they go off to do war for master, invade woods." He holds up one hand and counts his fingers and thumb, "One, two, three, four," he holds up his other hand and counts off, "one, two, three, four." Holding both hands sprayed out in front of them he shakes them jazz hands"Many fours of fours ago. Goblins no come back, Trog King say master pleased, means woods still bad he make to go to war. Need more troops. More kobolds sent into darkest tunnels not come back. We decide to make escape try to get all still alive out one night. Take portal key and throw it back through portal as is closing. Is so Trog no can come, and master no can come, because key on other side of locked door now. We protect our allies the Drow."
Everyone except Carver sorry this is history related for these guys Knowledge History 15: OR knowledge Local 15: OR Intelligence check of 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Could this refer to events of when you were in the woods and came across the Lizard Folk village and had to defend it from an invading horde of goblins and hobgoblins?!?!?}
Lady Yasume says, "Looks Zanderallen in the eye, meeting his challenge. Yes, If you recall It seems something forced the kobolds up from their homes and thus they are occupying It’lal. We don't have the capability to support so many so quickly. Also there appears to be someone or something looting various old sections of the city. We cannot find out anything except that during the night the ground will shake, but not over the whole plateau, only where the next morning we find a crater like depression and then discover that someone has been going through an old building that is near the ground disturbance. Sometimes there is evidence of recent breakage of old cabinets and chests that have been left there. We think the two things might be connected. The portal," She points at one of the nearby portals, "that led to the underground mines and the kobolds lair has been deactivated by the kobolds as they have removed the keystone that activated it."[b] She then pauses to wet her lips. [b]"I was to take you to some of these sites after you spoke to our council, but we can look at them on the way as they are all up hill from here, and we live on the highest plateau."
For those of you working the food line things seem to be going smoothly. The kobolds are all moving orderly not pushing or shoving. However... Perception 20: or Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You pick up on the fact that the kobolds are in fact pulling a fast one. It appears that several kobolds are repeating going through the lines, but is slightly different rags.}
ONLY IF YOU MADE THE ABOVE PERCEPTION OR KNOWLEDGE NATURE, or someone whispers it to you... Sense Motive 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears the kobolds are inflating their numbers by trying a now you see me now you see me again but in different clothes. Probably trying to inflate their numbers to keep the Drow on their toes and make them seem more of a threat if they try to do something about the sudden 'invasion' of koblods.}
ONLY IF YOU MADE THE ABOVE PERCEPTION OR KNOWLEDGE NATURE, or someone whispers it to you... Appraisal 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You estimate that in fact there are only about 200 kobolds. Of those 150 are women and children.}
The goods are at last distributed in an orderly fashion and you stand in the middle of the empty plaza. It is now about 11 o'clock in the morning local time.
Lady Yasume turns to Bartomus, "I don't know what exactly they will eat. They appear to eat anything and everything. I'm sure more goods will arrive later today or tomorrow as we have made arrangements for their purchase from your council. They were only nit-picking how quickly shipments could start." She then turns to face the rest of you. "Shall we be off?
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+1=18 ; d20+15=18 ; Friday March 27th, 2020 9:15:01 AM
Stock's attention has shifted from the kobolds to the drow. "I bet we killed those goblins at the lizardfolk village...the rest of this story is harder to piece together though. I've heard of Trogs I think...but a Blackness?...and a Master?
Yeah, let's get going. These little guys seem to be 'getting it' now.
Dorbin - She said they'll eat [u]anything[/i]..."
Stock inclines his head knowingly at Emily Jasmine and then turns back to the drow.
======= [i]Local 18 vs DC15 Perception 18
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=16 ; Friday March 27th, 2020 10:18:39 AM
Bartomus nodded at Stohp when she reminded him of how she stood up as a giant in the past. He nodded and then focused on the distribution of the food. He appreciated the way that the kobolds quickly helped and then took over the operation that slowly pushed the Taur a bit further and further aside. They were nice about it and did let him left the bigger things, but it was obvious that now they were going to take care of things.
He smiled at Lady Yasume as she talked to them and then him. With a big doopy grin and a lot of jovality, he said aloud what he was thinking. "Sure, sure, let's be off - but exactly off to where and to do what? See, I am still a little confused about EXACTLY what you want us to be doing here and what it is you may KNOW about that like the arrangement for food purchases, what the kobolds eat and such, that doesn't seem to be fully shared with any of us, unless I am missing something and these three have been sharing more than their glares with folks."
He smiled and nodded to the three guards and then smiled at Lady Yasume.
Perception 16 - so, Bart's just talking aloud - may not be his best approach.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+9=14 ; Friday March 27th, 2020 11:37:46 AM
Dorbin notices nothing about the kobolds (perception: 14), he just thinks there are a lot of them.
When Stock gestures towards his cat, Dorbin casually replies, "I have a feeling they will be quite surprised. She not only has quite sharp teeth, but also four sets of very sharp claws. Oh, and a friend who has a few magical powers." He tries to glare at any of the kobolds that might glance at the cat.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Friday March 27th, 2020 11:45:32 AM
Zanderallen backs down from his challenge of Lady Yasume, "My apologies, I was out of line. Our line of work leads me to be overly suspicious at times. We will gladly meet with your council and get the full briefing. Lead on M'Lady. He gives a polite bow and falls into place in the convoy, ready to continue into the city proper.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+7=17 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+17=19 ; Friday March 27th, 2020 7:34:25 PM
Carver is still talking to the King, but when he noticed the torn ear of one of the Kobolds go past him for the third time, "King Kasmeer, there is one quick way to quickly irritate myself and my friends. That would be to try and cheat us. We have brought food and supplies, the only thing we ask in return for them is not to be cheated. It could cause us to become irritated if we should find out that fraud was being committed. I personally would take great offense and might decide to have anyone caught be judged by Lord Gargul. Now, where were we, Ahh yes, You escaped, did all of you escape, or were some left behind?"
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 25/12/25 CMD:17 (Swim 30) Friday March 27th, 2020 9:13:17 PM
Micah suppresses a smile as Zanderallen and Lady Yasume fence and keeps words or expression away from his lips.
DM Robert - "Yeah, let's get going. These little guys seem to be 'getting it' now." Saturday March 28th, 2020 2:17:24 PM
Stock's teases Dorbin that the Kobolds might eat his cat. He's ready to go.
Bartomus is confused about what is going on and what they are expected to do.
Dorbin looks around but does not notice much. Probably because it's all just so much to take in. He indicates that Emily is not defenseless and he will protect her as well.
Zanderallen apologies he is ready to go see the Drow Council.
Carver threatens the king. Sorry your words are clearly a threat because saying you'll have lord Gargul judge someone also implies you are going to kill them so that it can happen. An Intimidate roll is more in line for your attitude than a diplomacy roll.
Micah seems to only be paying attention to the interaction with Lady Yasume.
Sid?
Stohp? _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
King Kasmeer stiffens at Carver's words. Before you can do anything he sprints away while emmitting a strange warbling hiss. All the kobolds spring away and quickly duck into the ruins and scrub brush, a few even jump into the nearby stream but don't come back up. Most of the goods had been passed out but what few items were still being carried by the Kobolds were dropped in the sudden exodus.
Lady Yasume cocks her head at Carver. She then looks at the rest of the Silver Shields. "I trust you don't think that we have been misleading you with regards to anything. I certainly would not wish to be called upon to be judged by Lord Gargul because of a misunderstanding about why we wished to hire you."
The Drow guards draw away slightly from Carver but are keeping a wary eye upon him.
She then looks directly to Bartomus. "To be clear, feeding the Kobolds is not why we have sought to hire you. What you have done of your own accord I commend and applaud you. I went to speak to your leaders to arraigned for food to be delivered and we intend to pay in goods. They told me the first shipments would begin in another day. What we need you to do is find out why the kobolds left the mines but more importantly find out what has been raiding our buildings. The council is awaiting you and will try to inform you more thoroughly."
As the group progresses up the path the PC’s note there are many areas of overgrown grass that may have once been fields, or parks. In addition the large rectangular pool on the next level is clearly in need of cleaning, or at least having some sort of fish imported to provide a balanced ecosystem. Knowledge Nature 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Fixing the lake would be relatively easy and could be accomplished with the aid of the fisherman of the Float.}
Proceeding through the town the PC’s find that there are more buildings that are unoccupied. The drow are living in the two upper sections of the city and most of the repairs and rebuilding is happening on the second level. Twice on the way Lady Yasume stops and indicates a strange circular depression perhaps 20 feet in diameter, the depression is surrounded by overgrown grass and clearly visible as no grass is growing in it. It is very smooth. "This was not here before."
Knowledge Arcane 25 or Spellcraft 21 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize that the stone filling the depression may be one end or side of a Wall of Stone spell.}
She then indicates a nearby building in each case of the depressions you pass. (They are not close together but are on different levels. These are the ones she is showing you near the main road up to the higher level.)
Examine building 1 This is a three story building, or at least it was, parts of it no longer reach that high and only about 25% of the roof is still in place. Inside you note a good deal of dust, dirt, and debris. There are a few old wooden furniture items, desks, etc. There is evidence that the desks were recently smashed apart. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note some tracks in the building but it would take someone skilled in woodcraft to try and figure them out.} IF you made Perception above or have it pointed out to you... Survival 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks are several days old. You're not sure, but maybe some tracks are more recent as if the Drow went into the building, you do note though that there are booted tracks and what appears to be large lizard tracks which you think might be the Troglodytes. }
Examine building 2 Perception 20 This is a two story building, or at least it was, parts of it no longer reach that high and only about 50% of the roof is still in place. Inside you note a good deal of dust, dirt, and debris. This may have been a family residence at one time. There are some heavy old wooden bed frames, and old wardrobe, and a book case (all in different rooms). The wooden bed frames have recently been tossed against the wall, or maybe lifted and leaned there, but tossing seems more likely judging from the crush marks on the wood that your carpenters can tell you. The wardrobe is now in large pieces, you can tell it's recent from the ageing of the wood. Curiously the bookshelf is not broken. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note some tracks in the building but it would take someone skilled in woodcraft to try and figure them out. They appear to be several tracks in front of the bookcase.} IF you made Perception above or have it pointed out to you... Survival 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks are several days old. You're not sure, but maybe some tracks are more recent as if the Drow went into the building, you do note though that there are booted tracks and what appears to be large lizard tracks which you think might be the Troglodytes. It looks like at least 3 Troglodytes were in front of the bookcase.}
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+4=12 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=15 ; Saturday March 28th, 2020 5:42:43 PM
Bartomus was taken by surprise when the kobolds suddenly ran away, literally just ran off dropping everything about them. He turned towards Carver, "Um, so I take it IT was something you said?"
He sighed and took the dressing down he somewhat deserved from Lady Yasume and followed along as they worked their way up the mountain and through the buildings that were no longer being maintained. He took it all in and as the paused at one of the ruined buildings, he took part in looking about and then studying the circle that the Lady had indicated shouldn't be there.
"Ok, anyone recognize or know what makes those type of tracks?" He was not sure and really didn't know much beyond the grasslands and the Float, it didn't seem to be anything he knew or if he did he couldn't figure it out. They continued onward and upward stopping at another ruined but not as large and somewhat more usable than the other. He looked about, and again, it didn't make sense. "More tracks, can't make them out but, kinda odd that that shelf was left alone."
Bartomus walked towards the shelf as he tried to figure out the room and what had happened.
[i]KnowNat=12, Bldg 1 Per 30, Sur 10; Bldg 2 Per 27; Sur 15/[i]
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+7=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+9=19 ; Saturday March 28th, 2020 9:09:10 PM "Yeah, I guess so...I mentioned that cheating would irritate me and probably my friends, then I sort of made a off hand threat, which I meant as a way to get his undivided attention. I probably went a bit too far with the threat. They were pulling a switcheroo and at least one of them was on his third trip through the line."
He sees the pond and figures it could be cleaned up a bit. (know: Nature 18)
At the stone in the pit, "I think this might be the remains of a wall of stone spell or something similar." (Arcana 22)
In the first building Carver notices the tracks and points them out to the others, but has no idea what made them. (perception 28, Survival 19)
In the second building, he's busy thinking about the stone wall plugging the pit. (perception 19)
"Maybe someone used that wall of stone to plug a doorway that leads to wherever they came from."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday March 29th, 2020 8:22:11 AM
Stohp is starting to notice the new guy is way to free in passing out threats. Seriously, what's with him? It's like his only idea of diplomacy is "I have big sword you do what I say". She resolves to give him a serious talking to later. She is able to note the tracks at the second house (perception 17, then 28) and points them out to the more survival inclined of the party.
Micah, too, recognizes the cause of the stone circles, but is willing to let the new guy show off and says nothing.
Spellcraft 31
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday March 29th, 2020 6:16:56 PM
Stohp glances around for a private area she can maybe pull Carver over to for a private conversation. Maybe she could consult one of the others first? She might be over-reacting. No, none of the rest could understand Draconic, if they had they'd probably have similar feelings about the "diplomacy" carver is employing.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Sunday March 29th, 2020 11:23:10 PM
John Hume, please check your email sir. After you've read my email and reply to me, I'll delete this post.
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+8=26 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+12=28 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+12=14 ; Monday March 30th, 2020 10:15:30 AM "Lady Yasume - You know some folks in the Float could help get this pond cleaned up. Looks like it just needs to be stocked with some fish..."
Then later in building 1..."I hate to see solid wood working get smashed like this...I mean it's not Dwarven work but the elves apparently know how to smooth out a board...Hey, are those tracks?" He gets close to the ground and inspects the tracks..."Not brand new although just a few days old. Looks like there are a couple sets...maybe some Drow which makes sense and also some kind of large lizard...maybe those trogs."
...and in building 2..."...more tracks here though it's not as clear as the last place...Can anybody make these out?" He begins turning his head left and right, looking at the dust on the floor until he realizes he is getting dizzy and stops. He gets his bearings and moves to inspect the untouched bookshelf. He carefully looks at the line of dust on the shelves to see if it was previously empty or if it had books of some sort.
"So how would a Wall of Stone spell work here? Like they tunneled up from underneath and then sealed it with a new wall? And then what...it just formed a crater?"
=== Knowledge Nature 26 vs DC20 Perception 27 vs DC20 Survival 28 vs DC25 Perception 24 vs DC20 Survival 14 vs DC25
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+25=33 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=23 ; Monday March 30th, 2020 12:48:30 PM
Dorbin nods to Stock and agrees with his observations. He says, "This looks like there's been an attack here. This isn't just something staying underground and attacking the kobolds, is it? Something is coming out of the ground and is attacking your houses. And those marks aren't from some lizard, that takes some serious spellcasting power and ability to cast that kind of spell." He turns to their host and asks, "Was this your people taking defense actions, or are we going to be facing some seriously powerful magical foes here?"
OOC: Knowledge, Arcana, DC 25: 33 success! Perception, DC 20: 26 success! Survival, DC 25: not that good Building 2 Perception, DC 20: 23 success!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=13 ; d20+5=19 ; Monday March 30th, 2020 2:52:10 PM
Zander raises an eyebrow as the kobolds run away. That was the first time the Silver Shields had ever scared something away with diplomacy. He picks up on Stohp's annoyance and exchanges a look with her. But the raid sites distract him from being able to take immediate action. He listen to the other Shields, his own expertise lacking in those areas. "Well your problems and the kobolds problems may be one and the same Lady Yasume. It appears from what my companions have observed that something in tunneling up from below. And sealing it back up. So we are dealing with something that can tunnel through extreme distances and possesses capable magic. We should speak with your council immediately." The thought of subterranean raiders makes Zander a little uneasy. He adjust his various straps and buckles even though they are already at perfect readiness. -------------------------- Spellcraft 13 fails Perception 19 fails
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=17 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+13=25 ; Monday March 30th, 2020 6:22:16 PM
Sid examines the second building with more interest than the first. "Three lizardy people were really interested in this bookshelf and not much else. Good for them for breaking stereotypes. Reading is fundamental. I don't see anything around though. Hmmm..."
Sid takes a moment to focus on something that may or may not have been on the shelf to see if it was actually a book or a bauble, and will do another once over to make sure something didn't fall off or get over looked.
Perception(building1): 17 Perception(building2): 29 Perception in room for specifically something that might've been on the bookshelf: 25
DM Robert - "Reading is fundamental." Monday March 30th, 2020 8:33:04 PM
Bartomus is unable to identify the tracks. He's curious about the bookshelf.
Carver tries to explain what the kobolds were doing. He identifies the Wall of Stone and points it out.
Stohp seems a little put out by Carver's diplomacy. She too points out the tracks in the buildings.
Micah notes the Effects of the Wall of Stone.
Stock offers that there are some people in the Float that can clean up the lake and restock it. Stock identifies that some of the tracks were made by Troglodytes. He doesn't care for wanton destruction of wooden furniture. He carefully studies the bookshelf.
Dorbin asks Lady Yasume if her people are prepared to take defensive actions.
Zanderallen picks up on Stohp's annoyance. He reasons that whatever drove the kobolds up from below may be coming up with them.
Sid also notes the strange occurrence at the bookshelf. _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
Lady Yasume says, "Thank you Stock. We have been so busy these last few years trying to straighten out and reclaim the upper level that we have not had time or manpower to get this far down as yet." You notice that both she and the Drow guard are squinting in the noon sun. Freebe, Drow are still slight sensitive.
At Dorbin's query she nods, "We have been trying to set up something but I'm afraid we've come up against improper planning and relying on others. You see when we first reclaimed It-lal a decade ago we had a group of adventurers serving our cause. Much like the Float has you. With time we became reliant on them to handle all the major problems that came up while we concentrated on the more mundane affairs of putting a city back together. But as time marched on they left for other adventures, and then none came back. We know not if they died or found a new home. Then suddenly we were beset by problems we were no longer prepared to handle."
Those of you that studied the bookcase can detect that there were several volumes (books) on it recently as noted by the dust marks and age marks on the wood. You think there the bookcase may have been over half full, so you estimate that there could have been at least 30 books there.
Lady Yasume shows you into a large building. It's not dwarven crafted stone but it is rather pretty in an elfish stone cutting way. The building interior is slightly cooler than the outside but not by much. You notice that there are heavy drapes on the narrow windows. Lady Yasume shows you into a furnished room set off to the side. "If you would wait here I will see to having some refreshments sent. It may be an hour or more before the council is ready to see you." She smiles to take the sting out of her words. "I know there is urgency but try to remember we are still a race not used to sunlight. Most of us work in the evening, night and dawn. This time of day is generally when we rest."
The room is spacious, but the seating is decidedly medium only. There are several side tables and small tables next to the armchairs. It strikes you as a very comfortable sitting room. Unless you're a Minotaur...or a Centaur.
There will be brief wait until you are called by the council. In other words next turn you go forth.
While waiting to be summoned, he approaches Zanderallen. Quietly, but not so quiet that the others cannot hear, he says, "I would like you to follow what is going on in the council without having to have it translated for you. When we are about to enter I will give you the power to understand languages. The spell should last for about an hour and a half."
=========== Right before entering Micah casts comprehend languages on Zanderallen from his prepared spells. Duration 90 minutes. Note to party. Micah has a wand of comprehend languages but the duration from it is only 10 minutes per casting.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:49:07 AM
Stohp is tall enough she can just sit on the ground and be at head height to the table. It's a little awkward but not terrible. "So... Carver. I think we need to discus your... 'negotiations.'" She looks around at the rest of the party. "I know most of you didn't understand the exchange but lets just say it did not go well at all. The first thing he said was a death threat. I barely managed to smooth things over. I counted at least two more death threats and eventually they just all ran away, as you saw."
She looks back to Carver. "I know you're trying to help, but this is a relief mission and we are not the mob. Our job is to help these people, not threaten to kill them if they look at us funny. Yes, they were armed and ready to take the food by force, but it was obvious they were merely desperate and willing to do anything for relief rather than actually hostile. By handling it the way you did at best you've just scared off the very people we hoped to help and someone will have to go through a lot of time and effort to get them to trust us again. At worst you've convinced them we're a hostile take over and they're already preparing to kill us all to secure the food they're in desperate need of."
"Look, you're new to the party and you have no experience with how we handle things. Just, take a step back, let someone else handle negotiations. After the fiasco just now you probably shouldn't be speaking to the kobolds at all anymore, they'll take everything you say as some threat against their person. If you really want to know when it's time to start glaring and looking all scary follow Stock's lead. He's been with us a while and he knows exactly when a stick is needed to back our usual carrot approach. You clearly don't."
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 9:31:08 AM "Hey Stohp. Don't I usually use the 'carrot'? I use it to jam it in their eye until they understand I'm right. Ha!"
Stock takes a seat at the table, takes out his block of oak and carving knife and begins removing material. All at once, he puts down the block of wood and goes outside. He returns a moment later with a small black stone that he drops in his rock pouch and goes back to carving.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 11:00:25 AM
Bartomus pulled out a few of the books, took a look or two at their titles and then put them back as the party indicated it needed to get moving.
At the Council chambers
Bartomus listened and after Stock broke the ice that followed Stohp's "character building" discussion with Carter, and offered, "well ok, so the tone was a bit edgy, but can we just admit that there seems to be a lot more going on here that neither the Council nor the Good Lady have really been all that forthcoming."
He paused a moment and took a place at the table, "it's easy to get excited, I mean heck we connected in an undwater castle and are now at the top of a mountain all in a short time. Usually, I am the bull walking about the pottery shop in these things, so I get it. However, I also understand pushing back, maybe not shoving, but pushing back."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Tuesday March 31st, 2020 11:52:28 AM
Dorbin sits down for just a moment, then quickly pulls out his notebook once again. He runs to the window once or twice, then starts writing again, clearly taking many notes about the buildings, the layout, and all they have seen so far.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 12:56:19 PM
Zanderallen bows to Lady Yasume as she leaves, "We understand M'Lady. We will be ready."
When Stohp sits Carver down, trying not to feel small compared to the two taurs Zander speaks up, "But let it not be said that we are reluctant to distribute smiting when it is called for. However we strive to reach agreements through peaceful means when possible. And use threats only once peaceful options have failed. We'll make a Silver Shield of you yet Carver." With that Zander holds out his hand with a genuine smile.
Zander thanks Micah for the magical boon, glad to be able to pick up on any side comments the council might make.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Tuesday March 31st, 2020 3:37:22 PM
Carver looks a bit sheepish..., And shakes Zander's hand. "Sorry all, I'm just a bit more used to being more blunt, I'm Honest about it, but not much for backing down. I was just trying to get them to not try and pull a fast one. I know we already decided that we would give what food and supplies we brought with us to them. I just didn't like the cheating they were doing. I guess I've realized that outright death threats won't always work, It's just that where I was trained, the general rule was no blood no foul and spending time in the Mercenaries I guess backed it up. Oh, and I can try to cast that too, but my armor may get in the way... Who else should it get cast on?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20=10 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2020 7:11:07 PM
Sid settles down and listens to their admonishments and nods. "Stohp's right Carver, just follow Stock's lead, When he starts gouging their eyes with carrots you can start using the stick. And if he's also foaming at the mouth make sure you give him his space," Sid grins and looks at Stock. He then asks the group, "Say, what were the Drow speaking? It sounds familiar, but I just can't place it."
DM Robert - "We'll make a Silver Shield of you yet Carver." Tuesday March 31st, 2020 8:24:02 PM
Micah will cast Comprehend Languages on Zanderallen.
Stohp tries to give some heartfelt advice to Carver.
Stock does some carving while the group waits.
Bartomus agrees somewhat with Stohp but also points out there is more going on than they know about. By the way there were no books on the bookcase. There WERE books on the shelves but they were taken away by the Troglodytes, as if they could read, well maybe, you never know.
Dorbin keeps working on his journal. Make a profession Sage roll, just to see how well you're doing.
Zanderallen offers Carver a hand of friendship, or at least let by gones be by gones.
Carver apologizes and tries to tell a bit about his background.
Sid also advices Carver to follow Stock's lead in being the flexing muscle of the group if that is more in line with his temperament. _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
After several hours the party is beginning to nod off from the waiting, the wine, the sweet meats, and the chocolate cakes. But They manage to stay away when the door opens and a Drow wearing rather fine clothes bows to you. In Woldian Common he says, "Apologies for the long delay, the Council is ready to speak with you if you are willing and able to attend."
You gather your things and follow him down a short hallway to a larger room. This room has a table at one end behind which three Drow females sit. You also note that there is enough chairs in the room to accommodate everyone one and every size just right.
Lady Yasume of House Mylyl sits on the left and you can clearly see now that she is the youngest member of the council. The center seat is occupied by a Drow of undetermined years, which means she could be anywhere from 50 to 500 years old. Her hair is white, like most Drow and her eyes are alert and penetrating. She is introduced by the Major Domo as, "Lady Larvanya Bralfah of House Bralfah". The right hand seat is "Lady Athena of House Bancurpi", another female Drow somewhere between the two in age.
Lady Bralfah rises and greets you. She then motions to you to sit and begins speaking in common. "I understand Lady Yasume has already explained why we have had to seek outsiders to aid us?"If you recall she said, 'We have been trying to set up something but I'm afraid we've come up against improper planning and relying on others. You see when we first reclaimed It-lal a decade ago we had a group of adventurers serving our cause. Much like the Float has you. With time we became reliant on them to handle all the major problems that came up while we concentrated on the more mundane affairs of putting a city back together. But as time marched on they left for other adventures, and then none came back. We know not if they died or found a new home. Then suddenly we were beset by problems we were no longer prepared to handle.'"She has told me she has extended our offer and you have accepted."YOU RECALL 'Lady Yasume nods her head. "Indeed we offer each of you one of these, or a minor item of equal value for your services." She holds up a clear spindle stone. identified as this is an Ioun stone, the clear spindle sustains the user without food or water. It's a minor wondrous item worth 4000gp see the chart on page 497 for other options at the 4000gp level.
She continues, "Let me be clear though. We are in no way defenseless. We have an organized army, but this problem does not really lend itself to the workings of an army. I fear we face some form of unknown foe from below. One that strikes randomly during the night. Fortunately we have not had any casualties as the disturbances are occurring on the lower plateaus."
"To make matters worse a large number of Kobolds arrived through the gate to the lower mines and promptly disabled the gate. Which is another reason my soldiers can't go down exploring what's wrong, well the lack of a gate and having to keep a watch on the Kobolds. We're currently at peace with them, but we've had our differences in the past." She pauses.
"I'm sure you have questions."
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=25 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 9:43:56 AM
In the end, he took a nap waiting for the summons. It was a good nap and when he awoke he was thirsty and sipped from some of the items offered. "Good, tastes good," he said to no one in particular. He slowly paced about the chamber they were waiting in. He made notes about the furnishings and decorations and then joined with the others as they entered the room where the three ladies were seated behind the table. He glanced about taking a chair that seemed to be nearly perfect for him. Then studied the three women and the room about them.
He made a mental note of the three representing not only the leadership here, but also the fact that the three stages of life were also presented - youth, what he assumed was middle age, and elder. That resonated with him as he watched and listened.
He watched as Zander and Micah listened and when the elder finished waited for them to ask the first questions, but he had a few in mind and made a mental note to ask about what they knew about the attacks, the victims and locations. He also realized that they were going to need to know the same from the kobolds and that was going to be a bit more interesting to figure out how to obtain.
Perception ladies/room - 25
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:03:33 AM
When Stock gets up to join the council, he is a bit perturbed by the wood scraps. He puts away his tools and quietly kicks the scraps on the ground beneath the table. He listens intently to the council and asks,
"So where exactly do you recommend we begin looking? Is there a tunnel that the kobolds are coming out through? It looked like some kind of lizard tracks in one of the houses below. Have you seen trogs in any of the lower tiers? It kind of seemd like they took some books. Would books of value be in any of the lower tiers still? Those look abandoned... Can you settle a bet for me? Do you pronounce your ancestry as surface drou or droh? Is it more like Cow or Dough? I've heard it both ways and have to say I've always said it more like cow." He is not in the least abashed by this last comment.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+17=21 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:41:24 AM
Dorbin ponders what has been said, but he thinks that the answers to most of their questions are going to lie below ground. They just have to figure out how to get there, and Stock has already asked that. He sits in his chair and Emily Jasmine appears and sits in his lap as the two of them listen for answers.
OOC: I have a profession, librarian, I think that's as close to sage as I can get: 21. I think I spilled some ink.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+19=37 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 1:49:47 PM
Zanderallen bows to each of the matriarchs as they are introduced. When the floor is opened for questions he has a few.
"If I understand correctly these portals have keys necessary to activate them and the kobolds threw the key to the lower tunnel portal to the other side so the portal can't be activated. Is their any way to circumvent the key or any other portals or passages down to the tunnel?" If not then would you be able to assist us in mining through one of the sealed spots the invaders came from? If my understanding of the magic behind them is correct it should just be regular stone covering whatever passage they came up in. They may have collapsed more of the passage but they may just have sealed the end and thought that sufficient. And please take no offense at my dwarven friend. Like many of his kind he has no notions of manners, and has no sense to remain quiet. But his skill in combat is hard to match so he remains with us." Zander has ceased to be surprised by Stock's undiplomatic comments and hopes that the surface drow share the same opinion of dwarves other elves do. -------------------------------- Diplomacy 37 to pass Stock off as a witless barbarian who's crassness should be forgiven
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+17=36 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 5:29:07 PM
Carver remains quiet, he has had another thought about that stone, but now is not the time to discuss it. He nods and such in the appropriate places, trying to support Zanderallen as diplomatically as he can.
Micah finds himself mimicking Zanderallen's bows. As Stock adds his customary commentary, he does not even attempt to suppress the boyish grin it evokes. He does, however, nod solemnly as Zanderallen adroitly attempts to smooth over any potential offense.
After the others' questions are answered, the priest asks one that has been concerning him for some time, " I freely admit that I do not understand your history nor your society, so I beg of you to not take offense at this question, but why are representative's of the kobolds themselves not here to plead their plight or provide insight and information that might be helpful in addressing this issue?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday April 1st, 2020 7:03:09 PM
Stohp is pleased the the conversation well and that Carver is taking the constructive criticism constructively. She listens to the explanations provided calmly and keeps a poker face at the comments by the rest of the party. Well at least it's a step up from threatening to kill everyone in the room.
"Indeed we spoke briefly to the kobold chieftain and they seemed to know at least some of the troubles. Coordination and cooperation seems to be the best way to solve the problems facing both races."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Wednesday April 1st, 2020 7:03:09 PM
Stohp is pleased the the conversation well and that Carver is taking the constructive criticism constructively. She listens to the explanations provided calmly and keeps a poker face at the comments by the rest of the party. Well at least it's a step up from threatening to kill everyone in the room.
"Indeed we spoke briefly to the kobold chieftain and they seemed to know at least some of the troubles. Coordination and cooperation seems to be the best way to solve the problems facing both races."
DM Robert - "But his skill in combat is hard to match so he remains with us." Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:12:31 PM
Bartomus thinks what to ask the Drow.
Stock doesn't seem to have a bashful bone in his body, or a circumspect one either, as he blasts away with his questions.
Dorbin thinks that much of their answers are going to come from actually going underground. OOC that's what I meant, I should have looked at either yours or my own character sheet. Your notes are excellent.
Zanderallen asks some questions of his own while trying to pass off Stock as a typical dwarven barbarian.
Carver aids in Zanderallen's efforts of smoothing any ruffled feelings.
Micah asks a pointed question.
Stohp has no other questions but does bring up that the Kobolds might be part of the solution.
Sid? _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
What they knew about the attacks, the victims and locations. Lady Bralfah responds, "Not much it started about 2 months ago. The attacks as such were not even noticed at first because there have never been any victims. Rather they seem raids on old ruins of the city and they have been taking place at the lower levels. It can be as infrequently as every 4-6 days. We're placing our best guess on our ability to read tracks and the wanton destruction inside the buildings."
"So where exactly do you recommend we begin looking? Lady Bralfay again responds. "Probably in the deep mines below."
Is there a tunnel that the kobolds are coming out through? Lady Yasume says, "No, they came through the portal in mass about 2 and 1/2 months ago. There is an old tunnel that leads down to the deep mines but it has not been used in many years."
It looked like some kind of lizard tracks in one of the houses below. Have you seen trogs in any of the lower tiers? The three look at each other. Lady Athena then responds, "I believe you mean Troglodytes? We have never seen them before. I don't believe we've ever heard of them occupying the tunnels with the kobolds before."
It kind of seemed like they took some books. Would books of value be in any of the lower tiers still? Those look abandoned... Lady Bralfay says, "I honestly could not tell you. We have spent the last 10 years trying to restore this level and bring the building up to code. Before that we had been scattered and living in other places. It-lal is the first city founded by the Surface Drow but was abandoned over 1,400 years ago in the wars with the Lizard Folk and Crying Woods."
Can you settle a bet for me? Do you pronounce your ancestry as surface drou or droh? Is it more like Cow or Dough? I've heard it both ways and have to say I've always said it more like cow." Lady Bralfay arches an eyebrow,"It's pronounced Drow."Depending on your fluency with languages you could hear drou or droh.
"If I understand correctly these portals have keys necessary to activate them and the kobolds threw the key to the lower tunnel portal to the other side so the portal can't be activated. Is there any way to circumvent the key or any other portals or passages down to the tunnel?" Lady Bralfay sadly shakes her head. "Alas there is not. Should the keystone and key be returned then we can reactivate the gate."
Would you be able to assist us in mining through one of the sealed spots the invaders came from? If my understanding of the magic behind them is correct it should just be regular stone covering whatever passage they came up in. They may have collapsed more of the passage but they may just have sealed the end and thought that sufficient. Lady Yasume nods, "I'm sure we can do that."
I freely admit that I do not understand your history nor your society, so I beg of you to not take offense at this question, but why are representative's of the kobolds themselves not here to plead their plight or provide insight and information that might be helpful in addressing this issue? Lady Braflay gets a bit of grim look. "This is It-lal, the home of the surface Drow of the Wold. It is not the home of the Koblods. There is a subterranean kobold city far beneath It'lal. The kobolds periodically attack when they feel their numbers are superior. For the most part there is an uneasy truce. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing and we have only established a peace for the last 2 years." She pauses and then says, "And I doubt they have the where-with-all to hire you."
Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel a faint rumbling with your feet, like a ground tremor nearby.}
DM Robert - "But his skill in combat is hard to match so he remains with us." Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:12:31 PM
Bartomus thinks what to ask the Drow.
Stock doesn't seem to have a bashful bone in his body, or a circumspect one either, as he blasts away with his questions.
Dorbin thinks that much of their answers are going to come from actually going underground. OOC that's what I meant, I should have looked at either yours or my own character sheet. Your notes are excellent.
Zanderallen asks some questions of his own while trying to pass off Stock as a typical dwarven barbarian.
Carver aids in Zanderallen's efforts of smoothing any ruffled feelings.
Micah asks a pointed question.
Stohp has no other questions but does bring up that the Kobolds might be part of the solution.
Sid? _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
What they knew about the attacks, the victims and locations. Lady Bralfah responds, "Not much it started about 2 months ago. The attacks as such were not even noticed at first because there have never been any victims. Rather they seem raids on old ruins of the city and they have been taking place at the lower levels. It can be as infrequently as every 4-6 days. We're placing our best guess on our ability to read tracks and the wanton destruction inside the buildings."
"So where exactly do you recommend we begin looking? Lady Bralfay again responds. "Probably in the deep mines below."
Is there a tunnel that the kobolds are coming out through? Lady Yasume says, "No, they came through the portal in mass about 2 and 1/2 months ago. There is an old tunnel that leads down to the deep mines but it has not been used in many years."
It looked like some kind of lizard tracks in one of the houses below. Have you seen trogs in any of the lower tiers? The three look at each other. Lady Athena then responds, "I believe you mean Troglodytes? We have never seen them before. I don't believe we've ever heard of them occupying the tunnels with the kobolds before."
It kind of seemed like they took some books. Would books of value be in any of the lower tiers still? Those look abandoned... Lady Bralfay says, "I honestly could not tell you. We have spent the last 10 years trying to restore this level and bring the building up to code. Before that we had been scattered and living in other places. It-lal is the first city founded by the Surface Drow but was abandoned over 1,400 years ago in the wars with the Lizard Folk and Crying Woods."
Can you settle a bet for me? Do you pronounce your ancestry as surface drou or droh? Is it more like Cow or Dough? I've heard it both ways and have to say I've always said it more like cow." Lady Bralfay arches an eyebrow,"It's pronounced Drow."Depending on your fluency with languages you could hear drou or droh.
"If I understand correctly these portals have keys necessary to activate them and the kobolds threw the key to the lower tunnel portal to the other side so the portal can't be activated. Is there any way to circumvent the key or any other portals or passages down to the tunnel?" Lady Bralfay sadly shakes her head. "Alas there is not. Should the keystone and key be returned then we can reactivate the gate."
Would you be able to assist us in mining through one of the sealed spots the invaders came from? If my understanding of the magic behind them is correct it should just be regular stone covering whatever passage they came up in. They may have collapsed more of the passage but they may just have sealed the end and thought that sufficient. Lady Yasume nods, "I'm sure we can do that."
I freely admit that I do not understand your history nor your society, so I beg of you to not take offense at this question, but why are representative's of the kobolds themselves not here to plead their plight or provide insight and information that might be helpful in addressing this issue? Lady Braflay gets a bit of grim look. "This is It-lal, the home of the surface Drow of the Wold. It is not the home of the Koblods. There is a subterranean kobold city far beneath It'lal. The kobolds periodically attack when they feel their numbers are superior. For the most part there is an uneasy truce. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing and we have only established a peace for the last 2 years." She pauses and then says, "And I doubt they have the where-with-all to hire you."
Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel a faint rumbling with your feet, like a ground tremor nearby.}
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=28 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 10:04:40 AM "So, wait, there are no victims, but the attacks are on what then? The buildings? If those are not being restored, what is the threat to It-lal?" Some of this just wasn't making a lot of sense to Bartomus who stood and made a small bow before he continued. "I mean why worry about the lower plateau's at all, unless you are using those for food production or something - or are there Drow trying to settle those buildings too?"
When the tremor beneath his feet, "Ok, and that didn't seem to feel like something normal either. You felt that right? Can't say that was hundreds of kobolds, right? As I see it, we are hired, but what have folks seen in these attacks? Micah, Zander, we gotta talk to the kobolds, this seemed to start with their arrival, and solving this problem is going to need all of us working with everyone, right?"
He turned to the Shields leadership as he finished his questions. He turned slightly bowed back at the three matrons and then sat back down looking at the floor.
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+15=22 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 11:04:22 AM
Stock turns to Bart, "Tremor? What tremor?...I mean yeah, we could talk to the kobolds but I think we could also just smash our way down the old tunnel and investigate. Those kobolds seemed kind of flaky. I'm not sure how much we can get from them. I bow to your collective wisdom on this though."
======== Perception 22 vs DC25
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Thursday April 2nd, 2020 11:57:44 AM
Dorbin pets Emily Jasmine and mumbles to himself, "Maybe everyone should just move somewhere else, then you wouldn't have to worry about the kobolds, trogs, raids, or anything at all..."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=21 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 1:20:59 PM
Zanderallen shakes his head a little and speaks up, "I don't mean offense by any of this I'm just summing up so we can move on to dealing with the problem, correct me if anything I say is incorrect. We have two hostile, or at least unfriendly groups, normally co-existing by the distance between your settlements. Some stronger enemy has now pushed the two groups together and you're trying to figure out how to not kill each other with the constant threat of the underground invaders raising tensions. Neither group is strong enough to deal with the problem on their own and has too much history to work together effectively. The invaders have some goal that is unknown to either group, but have been making incursions into the city obviously looking for something related to it's history.", he pauses briefly to see if anyone wants to correct him, "The way I see it the only way to find out more is to bust open one of those tunnels and go "ask" the invaders what they're after. How soon can you prepare teams to open one up? The only further information I think the kobolds could usefully give us is maps of the underground city, unless the drow have such maps they could share." ------------------ Perception 21
Thursday April 2nd, 2020 1:25:08 PM Thank you, ma'am, for your answer, responds Micah with a slight bow. That is helpful to understand. I wish to clarify that despite acepting compensation for our services, we are not merely mercenaries to do the will of this council. Our first loyalty goes to the Float. We have agreed to assist you, hopefully, to the mutual benefit of your and our societies, and we will exercise the discretion we deem appropriate given our primarily diplomatic role here.
When Bartomus speaks, he turns to him, awaiting clarification.
At some point Micah suggests to the Shields, I think we should see all of these sealed holes and perhaps plan on attempting to break a seal on one of them to see where it might lead.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+9=17 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 3:05:34 PM
Carver is listening as the conversation starts to go in circles.... When Bart says he felt a tremor, "Wait, did you just say you felt a tremor? And didn't the areas that were supposedly attacked look like something erupted from the ground? Wouldn't that feel like a tremor? Maybe we should go check this out, and if it is another attack, maybe the tunnel will not be plugged and we won't have to dig our way in." Carver, rather than heading off in a rush, waits a minute for the others to realize what was said.... But he does stand and begin to float on blue glowing hooves.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=19 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 5:09:54 PM
"What languages do they Troglodytes speak and are there any taboo subjects that you know of? Would hate to spoil negotiations early because of a simple mistake."
Sid looks around a bit, but has his attention caught on the matriachs.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=18 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 6:49:08 PM
Stohp doesn't note the tremor (18), but trusts her teammates. "If that tremor is evidence of another breach that would be opportune. We just need to locate it's source and if not catch the culprits red handed at least have a chance of finding their tunnel shortly after they leave. It'll give us a fresh trail to follow."
DM Robert - "Maybe we should go check this out," Thursday April 2nd, 2020 8:32:57 PM OOC,AS I see more than one person did this... as a reminder if I call for a die roll, or two, please state you are rolling in your post, ie Perception 28 (d20+12). Those die rolls are otherwise very tiny print and the portion in parenthesis helps sort things out. Also if you don't state what it's for I could just assume you are attempting use a diplomatic roll to help your speech, or using a knowledge roll to try and make sense of things.
Bartomus has many questions and asks if anyone felt the tremor.
Stock looks around confused, unable to perceive the tremors in the ground.
Dorbin suggests that the Drow just move so they wouldn't have to worry about all the things going on.
Zanderallen tries to explain but finds there is not enough time so he sums up. Correctly
Micah points out the Shields are not mercenaries but they are willing to help out.
Carver points out that Bartomus asked about a tremor. He suggests that maybe whatever is doing its attack from below is getting ready to attack from below.
Sid asks about Troglodytes.
Stohp doesn't feel the tremor but thinks it could be an opportunity to find out what's making the holes. _____________________
map Just as a reminder you are fairly high in the mountains (think Denver, the mile high city) on a plateau.
"So, wait, there are no victims, but the attacks are on what then? The buildings? If those are not being restored, what is the threat to It-lal? I mean why worry about the lower plateau's at all, unless you are using those for food production or something - or are there Drow trying to settle those buildings too?" Lady Bralfay replies. "If you left your city for 30 of your years and returned to find it deserted and broken, would you try to restore it knowing that the residents are still around, displaced, living in fear in hidden shelters, and treated as second class beings where-ever they were currently eking out an existence?"
Lady Athena replies to Dorbin, "Would you up and leave your home on the Float to avoid threats you could not see? Would you be happy living in a place you did not call home?"
Lady Yasume shrugs, "We have never had to deal with Troglodytes.
The major domo comes in, "Councillor's there seems to be a disturbance. Several runners are reporting tremors from around the city."
Lady Bralfay stands and walks over to one of the walls. "Show me." she says. You can see from where you are that section of walls has several rolled up things which look like large scrolls, suspended by rods. You then see her pull one of the scrolls upon revealing itself to be a map (see the map above). The Major Domo then points to three different spots on the map.
You will have to use Knowledge Engineering 20, or Knowledge Dungeoneering 20, or Knowledge Geography 20, to triangulate the points on the map and determine the probable exit point of whatever is trying to come up from below. At least it's not going to be a graboid. You may work together with aid another, I will even allow you to aid another with a different skill. In other words you could use knowledge engineering to help someone else knowledge dungeoneering.
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Friday April 3rd, 2020 9:46:40 AM
Stock looks at the map and shakes his head. "Maps...that's more Dorbin's game. Major Domo, we are in a tiered city. Can you take me to a high place with a good enough vantage point of the rest of the city? Maybe this thing is raising a dust cloud or something."
=========== 0-3 in those skills and I'm not even sure if I can help untrained so Stock is going to go off the rails and try to find another solution.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+1=3 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 12:15:58 PM
Zanderallen shakes his head in bewilderment as the talk of "triangulating" a position. "Stohp, Dorbin, any ideas?" He moves away from the map to give room to those with the skills. ------------------------------------- 3 (d20+1) untrained knowledge
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+7=13 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 1:26:30 PM
Carver aids whomever it is that's best at this stuff, the city is too unfamiliar with just the trip to the top....
Aid another success with a 13 Dungeoneering.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+20=32 ; d20+8=28 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 2:12:40 PM
Dorbin looks at the map and doesn't really understand.
OOC: As I understand it, you cannot use knowledge untrained. Dorbin doesn't have anything close to those. He could read the map with linguistics (32), but that's as close as he can get. Perception 28 if that helps!
Micah takes a look at the map, but must wait on someone else to put the information together before they act. He looks at Stock and nods his admiration of the barbarian's suggestion, hoping that it might be applicable.
=========== Untrained knowledge to aid. 3 vs DC 10.
You cannot make an untrained Knowledge check with a DC higher than 10. Since aid another is a DC 10, then I guess you could use it for that. d20+1=3 ;
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=20 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 10:08:07 PM
Sid looks at the map and pulls some charcoal that he uses for sketching out. "Pardon me," and he pushes to the map and starts working out where the tremors originate. "Is this section granite? Limestone?" He asks the Major Domo and points to an area. "It works if it is granite I believe."
He looks to the group, "Back of the scroll work, but it should suffice."
Knowledge(Dugeoneering)((Which I never thought I would use.)): 20
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Friday April 3rd, 2020 10:20:49 PM
Stohps got nothing. She could decipher an unknown language or tell you how to get anywhere in the float but knows nothing about dungeons, stonework, or the local area.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+4=16 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 9:07:27 AM
Bartomus tried looking at the large wall map and couldn't really figure it all out. Part of it might be that the rumbling had puzzled him as to what could have caused that. He turned to Micah and Zander, "If it makes a rumble that we can feel up here, and has prints the size of all of those we saw down there, do either of you know what it might be that we have coming up from the kobold's mines?"
Knowledge Geo-16
DM Robert - "Pardon me," Saturday April 4th, 2020 11:57:23 AM
Stock looks at the map and shakes his head.
Zanderallen shakes his head in bewilderment as the talk of "triangulating" a position.
Carver gives it a try, aiding in Sid.
Dorbin looks at the map and doesn't really understand.
Micah takes a look at the map, but really doesn't see what needs to be done.
Sid is able to determine the approximate place of the disturbance.
Stohp looks and has nothing to add.
Bartomus aids with some geography. _____________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are.
The coordinates point to the second tier on the northeast side of the map. More specifically on the thin outer edge on the northern side.
Lady Yasume exclaimes, "That is near the spider house and the silk spinning buildings!"As a reminder their garments were spun from spider silk, how many small spiders would it take to get that much silk? Who says they are tiny...
Lady Bralfay says, "That is not good."
"Quickly, follow me." Lady Yasume proclaims leading the way.
Lady Bralfay shouts after, "I'll try to send some help.
I'm assuming you are going to follow her. In less than a minute you are out the door and down a paved pathway. Lady Yasume points at two buildings in front of you. "The far one is the silk weaving building, and the near one is the spider house."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=20 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 1:42:13 PM
Stohp looks about for any sign of the what made the disturbance (perception 20). "If they tunneled right into the building I assume that would mean the silk building, as they'd be after the product and not the spiders. But that assumes they know what's in the buildings and aren't just checking random ones for what they want."
If there are no signs of what's going on from the outside then she suggests they check in both buildings real quick - after all it seems implausible a tunnel from below could dig up to anywhere but the ground floor of the buildings so a quick look might tell them where the enemy is.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Saturday April 4th, 2020 1:59:34 PM
Carver moves to 4/Q and draws his lance as he moves and activates the ring of force shield as a free action, before he moves, "Gonna scout a bit and move to draw out anything, but I don't cause any tremors so...." He then calls upon Gargul to cast Bless Weapon on himself.
In Effect:
Ring of Force Shield Horseshoes of Zephyr Bless Weapon (5 minutes)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=23 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 8:32:18 PM
"Spiders... at least spiders are supposed to have a lot of limbs. I hope this thing/these things are more sane looking that those wibbly watery things." Sid will wait until the last moment to roll stealth, using the group and then any surrounds to hide himself. He will also ready Branwen.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=27 ; Sunday April 5th, 2020 5:24:41 PM
Bartomus grabbed a couple of the treats that they were given earlier, and a quick gulp of wine, as the Shields went running behind Lady Yasme and her guards. He asked as they were hurrying along, "Ok, again, any clue what could cause that type of rumble? Are we talking something really big, or a lot of somethings? Anyone?"
He continued on behind the others looking about as they came upon two taller buildings. When the Lady mentioned spiders, he said somewhat louder than he expected, "Spiders, it had to be spiders? At least it's not snakes, right it's not snakes?'
As they came to a more cautious pace, he took a look about and kept also a feel to the ground to get any sense of what they were rushing into. "So, are these little spiders, or are these a lot bigger as in they might be attracting something as being a food source for the rumble-causing unknown?"
Perception 27
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Monday April 6th, 2020 9:24:33 AM "And about these spiders...are they more of what you'd call feral or tame? And if one or two should happen to be collateral damage...I'm sure you'd understand right?"
As he hustles to follow, Stock tightens some of the straps of his armor and balances his backpack so he is ready for action.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=14 ; Monday April 6th, 2020 11:59:13 AM
Hurrying along with the others towards the source of the tremors. As they approach the buildings he looks around for signs of danger. "Alright, let's clear the area. I'm guessing this silk manufacturing is important, so let's make sure it doesn't get damaged." Drawing his blade Zander speaks a brief prayer, calling upon a divine spirit to empower his blade with holy energy. He then moves forward cautiously, eyes open for danger. --------------------------- Standard Action - Divine Bond - Holy added to sword for 9 minutes 1 out of 2 used Move to M6 d20+5 = 14 Percetion check
Micah quickly rises and follows the others, he strives to stay close to Stock in case circumstances warrant enlarging the dwarf. "I am ready to super size you upon your word," he tells him, so there is no misunderstanding.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Monday April 6th, 2020 1:38:32 PM
As the group moves up, Dorbin says to Yasume, "The spider are with you, right? So they're not going to attack us?"
DM Robert - "that assumes they know what's in the buildings and aren't just checking random ones for what they want." Monday April 6th, 2020 8:14:21 PM OOC, those who still have your swim speed in your header, you can remove it. Hmm, keeping those grid lines in could become time consuming, can we agree that square are 5 feet and do you need them 'inked' in or can you do without?
Stohp looks around, but from where you are standing you cannot see anything, as the building conveniently block of sight south of between them. And you didn't declare any movement.
Carver moves while drawing his lance again, Have you had ever burning cast on it, is it flaming? and casting a spell.
Sid draws his sword and becomes very stealthy while standing still. No movement posted.
Bartomus can sense no movement or tremors in the ground. No movement posted.
Stock asks if spiders can be added to collateral damage. no movement posted
Zanderallen moves up drawing his sword and invoking divine bond.
Micah lets Stock know he has spells ready. No movement posted
Dorbin asks if the spiders are going to attack.No movement posted _____________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are.
It is now nearing dusk. You are in the shade of a higher elevation and west is to your backs.
Carver moves up, quiet silently except for some clanking of armor. At least his horseshoes don't go cracking on the pavement. He thinks he can see a tiny bit between the buildings and there might be movement south of the Weaving House.
Alas, Zanderallen, Stoph, and Bartomus cannot see around the buildings. You can see the west and north face of both buildings, but there is nothing out of the ordinary. At least nothing in your eyes, you've never been here before. NOPE nothing, Lady Yasume would tell you if there was something wrong with THESE sides of the buildings.
Lady Bralfay says, "The spiders are maybe a bit bigger than the dwarf. They are relatively peaceful, but can become cantankerous if prodded too much."
Bartomus wonders what could be causing the rumbling, without seeing any specific evidence his mind wanders...ants, hundreds of giant ants; Bulette(s); bunch of hasted Duergar; really big Earth Elemental or a multitude of smaller ones; Purple Worm; Umber Hulk; just to name a few.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday April 7th, 2020 10:02:15 AM
Bartomus had started to walk towards the spider house at a pretty good clip and came to a halt mid-step when Lady Bralfray said that the spiders were larger than a dwarf. He slowly turned his gaze back at her and then at Stock. His eyes went wide and continued on shaking his head, he asked aloud to no one in particular, "What by the Float do you feed them?"
Move to 8/9 N taking move as a double action.
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+12=15 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 10:33:01 AM "Alright. Let's see what we see. Micah - keep that spell ready. Maybe we won't have to fight. I'd hate for you to waste it."
He moves off the road slowly, checking for tracks as he does so. ========== Survival 15, checking for tracks. Not the best roll there! Move to K7; I hate counting diagonals in Pathfinder :) You have Stock as enlarged already. I'm pretty sure it's going to happen...just hasn't happened yet.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday April 7th, 2020 12:22:29 PM If we dally here then whatever is going on they'll get away. I'll scout ahead. She jogs towards the turn in the road to get a better look around the buildings (run action to move 5x her movespeed ending at Ai/AJ 2/3)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+8=13 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 12:23:20 PM
Dorbin moves along slowly, keeping an eye out for anything moving in the windows of the buildings (perception: 13).
Micah nods assent to Stock and casts magic vestment on his own shield as he dons it. He then moves to follow Stock.
==== Move to J7 Magic Vestment 9 hours
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d100=60 ; d20+9=26 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 3:46:18 PM
Carver Casts Expeditious Retreat (rolled a 60, no failure) and then moves to AL/3, He then tries to spot anything that looks out of normal, for the Drow City....
Perception check 26
DM Robert - "I'll scout ahead." d20-3=14 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 8:19:09 PM
Bartomus moves ahead wondering aloud what the spiders eat.
Stock moves forward checking the ground for tracks.
Stohp runs forward to see what's around a building.
Dorbin stares at the windows of the spider house as he moves forward.
Micah casts a spell and falls in behind Stock.
Carver casts a spell and moves forward near Stohp.
I'm going to move Sid, up since he emailed that he was at work and could not post. I'm also making it a double move action.
Zanderallen? ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are.
Lady Yasume answers Bartamus. "Oh, sheep mostly."
Carver and Stohp move up and take a look around. To the south of the Weaving House, they can see a large hole in the ground (the big black thing I tried to make into a circle, but making a circle is not easy with squares). Near the hole they see a hooded man sized creature and standing nearby a Troglodyte. Unfortunately because of the angles of the building you are limited by your view, and actually you saw those figures as you crossed along your route. I'm not sure you could see them from where you ended movement.
Carver and Stohp please make a stealth check. Target 14. Hmm, what's the penalty for carrying a torch (flaming lance)?
Dorbin cannot see anything moving in the windows of the Spider house.
Stock stares at the ground but at best he can make out some old boot prints where maybe someone walked off the path to get around something. The grass looks like it's being maintained by sheep wandering around eating it. You don't see any current sheep, but that's to be expected because usually animals don't much care for the ground trembling beneath their feet.
All except Zanderallen move west and south, but generally west.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+4=11 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 8:54:39 PM
Strangly it's kind of hard for an 7 foot 800 lbs cow lady to be very stealthy. Equally surprisingly they don't notice her anyway (rolled an 11, going to hero point for +4 cause why not?). She moves around the corner (AF/AG 0/1) and makes a "quiet" motion to the others while pointing at the enemy.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=16 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 11:25:20 PM "Sheep, where are there sheep," he said aloud as he continued forward as quickly as he could and keeping an eye on Stohp and Carver. He looked towards the area Stohp was signaling towards, but had the Spider House.
Double move to Z-10; Perception in direction Stohp signaled 16
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Wednesday April 8th, 2020 11:31:59 AM
Stock shakes his head at the tracks and begins to run ahead off to the right to get in a flanking position.
=========== Run 4x movement to R27
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20-8=-4 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2020 11:58:19 AM
Carver, not quiet because his armor clicks and clanks against itself, decides to shift a couple steps and determine if they are evil....Move to 7/AH and use Detect Evil on them.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Wednesday April 8th, 2020 2:23:33 PM
As the other point out the action, Dorbin slips over to U13 along the wall, avoiding any window slits in the bulding.
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:18 Wednesday April 8th, 2020 5:30:26 PM "Seriously, exclaims Micah as Stock hares off to the south.
He shakes his head briefly and heads after him, sticking to the original plan as best he can, but not able to move as quickly in heavy armor as the dwarf can.
============ Run action, to K19
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+16=27 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2020 7:25:09 PM
Sid will shadow Stock and go to Q27, running to keep up.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 Wednesday April 8th, 2020 8:05:20 PM
Zanderallen hurries to catch up, heading south with Stock and Micah. -------------------- Run action 30x4 (Run feat hampered by heavy armor)
120ft to Q26
DM Robert - "Seriously." Wednesday April 8th, 2020 8:15:52 PM
Stohp moves back a bit, which also affords her a better view south to the hole.
Bartomus moves forward but still can't see around the spider house.
Stock runs to the south edge of the west wall of the spider house.
Carver makes no pretense of trying to stealth as he shifts forward a bit and tries to detect evil. Alsa they are way out of the 60 foot range of that ability/spell. Each square is 5 feet.
Dorbin moves to the Spider house.
Micah tries to keep up with Stock.
Sid runs after Stock. Unfortunately you can't run and stealth.
Zanderallen runs to catch up with Stock and Sid. ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Remember to check the tabs at the bottom, This is Round 4.
Lady Yasume follows behind Dorbin. Very closely behind Dorbin.
Carver shifting has seemed to caught the attention of the hooded figure. Perception#1 15 for Carver, Stohp, Stock, Sid. Highlight to display spoiler: {A raspy dry voice speaks in } Draconic Highlight to display spoiler: {"Seems we have visitors. Call your men."}
Everyone hears a long low sound, like an angry bull blowing out a grunt. Carver and Stoph only Perception#2, 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see the Troglodyte raise some sort of horn and blew it.}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=24 ; d20+14=33 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 8:18:17 AM
(I misread the map, I meant to move behind the building at AP AQ - stupid tiny letters. Oh well to late now, it doesn't really matter.)
"Hooded guy is the boss, capture him if possible." Stohp tells those nearby. Hopefully the rest figure that out on their own. She stops running and moves to AJ/AK 11/12. "Who are you and what do you want?" she calls out to the robed figure, not really expecting an answer but hey maybe she'll be surprised.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=22 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 9:38:26 AM
He continued moving towards the corner of the Spider House and then heard a deep grunt. He turned towards the others and then peaked around the corner of the Spider House.
Move to AH 12; Perception 22
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 Thursday April 9th, 2020 10:19:37 AM
Stock turns partway and sees Micah hustling to catch up. He looks at Sid and winks with a smile. He looks up and says, "Sid, You climb up to the roof of this place and you may have a pretty clear shot with that bow of yours if this comes to blows."
He advances on the hooded figure, arms out to the side and trying to look casual.
======= Perception 1 autopass Double Move to AC29 - I basically don't see much tactical advantage to staying too far removed from combat nor can Stock stealth here so...here he is!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 23 T: 13 FF: 23 CMD: 22 Swim: 30 d20+5=13 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 10:35:23 AM
Sounds like the game is afoot, Zander things as voices break out. The flames on his sword serving as a light source Zander continues his sprint, slowly to move around the corner as he runs to the closer corner of the building. He keeps his eyes open for the source of the bull like sound. ------------------------------ 13(d20+5) Perception Run to AI28
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+8=23 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 1:41:05 PM
Dorbin slides along the wall to move up behind Bart. If he passes any window slits, he will attempt to take a peek inside (perception: 23).
OOC: To AG13
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+15=21 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+3=8 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 5:55:31 PM
Carver clearly hears and understands the hooded person, "He's telling the Trog to call in his men as reinforcements." No sense being quiet, so Carver passes it on loud enough Dorbin can hear it, those around the corner, maybe not so well.... (rolled 6 too high for perceptions so 21=15, 18=12) Carver tries to recall what he knows about trogs, (know:local 8 fail) As a standard action, Carver calls upon Lord Gargul to grant his weapon the Merciful blessing and since the Lance is already flaming and shedding light, it should go unnoticed, except that he "blessed" his weapon. (Bonded Weapon glows like a torch when called upon.) "May I begin?" Carver asks those nearest him, He seems more than ready to start this. He moves up to AK/13.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+17=20 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 7:54:26 PM
"Well, at least they speak Draconic," he nods to Stock, "It'll take me a moment. Good luck!"
Sid climbs as far as he can up, Branwen slung on his back.
((Just for note, Sid has Ledge Walker and Fast Stealth.))
DM Robert - "Seriously." d20+13=32 ; d20+13=32 ; 2d10=13 ; d6=5 ; d20+8=25 ; d10=1 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=25 ; d10=8 ; d6=2 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d10=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+9=19 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 8:41:05 PM
Stohp calls out that the hooded guy is the leader and should be captured, as she moves forward attempting to parlay.
Bartomus moves up and takes a gander.
Stock suggests Sid climb to the roof. He then advances trying to look innocent.
Zanderallen advances pell mell down the side of the spider house, sword ablazen.
Dorbin moves up beside Bartomus.
Carver calls upon Gargul to empower his weapon as he moves forward.
Sid attempts to climb the spider house.
A generous DM moves Micah at run speed, to try and keep up with the others. ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 5.
Lady Yasume follows behind Dorbin. Very closely behind Dorbin.
Stohp's attempts to talk go for naught.
Sid attempts to climb the house but fails. You need a 25 for typical lower levels of a building, also climbing is 1/4 of your move rate, that building is 30 feet tall, it would take you a double move and another move to get to the roof in that corner. Also you can't climb with something in your hand.
Zanderallen can see a bunch of Troglodytes come pouring out the of the Weaving house. He notes quickly the javelins and clubs in their hands.
Zanderallen and Stock can see that there are 2 hooded figures. H1 glances at Zanderallen, Perception 15 Zanderallend only. Highlight to display spoiler: {You catch a quick glance inside that hood and see a skeletal face.} Hood 1 then turns fully to Carver and mutters in Woldian Below Highlight to display spoiler: {"Follower of that weakling Gargul.} He then raises a strange looking crossbow and fires twice at Carver, (without appearing to reload). To hit #1 32 (d20+13) potential crit, confirmed 32 (d20+13) damage 13 (2d10) + 5 cold (d6) and make poison fortitude save of 24. To hit #2 25 (d20+8) damage 1 (d10) + 3 cold (d6) and poison save is now fortitude 26. (fail and take 1d3 str damage)
Hood 2 turns to Zanderallen and also raises a strange looking crossbow and fires twice (without appear to reload) while saying in Woldian Below Highlight to display spoiler: {"A follower of that fool Domi."} To hit #1 25 (d20+13) damage 8 (d10) + 2 cold (d6) and make a poison fortitude saving throw of 24. To hit #2 28 (d20+8) potential crit 17 (d20+8) not confirmed, damage 3 (d10) + cold 1 (d6) and poison fortitude save is now 26. (fail and take 1d3 str damage)
The one rather larger Troglodyte that was standing near the hooded figure near the takes a couple steps forward and throws a javelin at Carver. To hit 19 (d20+9) miss.
Micah continues to run forward, shaking his head the entire time. "We will never learn? he asks aloud, between heavy breaths.
========= run to AF25
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+1=10 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 9:44:16 AM
Stohp didn't expect her question to be answered, villians rarely explain themselves, but hey there's always a chance they start monologuing and tell you their entire scheme. She moves to the corner of the building at AN/AO 15/16 and looks around. That's a lot of trogs. She tries to hit the nearest with a tanglefoot but it's a long throw (touch AC 10 to hit).
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday April 10th, 2020 10:39:05 AM
Bartomus quickly moved his fingers and could see a bit better in the changing light and watched as Carver suddenly became some type of Centcushion as something obviously struck him from the dim-lit beyond. As he started off, even a javeline came flying out of the dim twilight. He dash across the street following behind Stohp who got to the corner of the Weaving House quicker than he could. He asked her in a whisper, "So what do we got coming at us?"
Cantrip Elf vision; Move to AO 14
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+14=26 ; d6+4=7 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 12:49:40 PM
Dorbin can hear the action and as soon as Bartomous steps out of the way, he can see into the mass or trogs. Staying at the corner, he quickly casts a spell, waving a small, dried squid tentacle in the direction of the monsters.
OOC: 5' Step to AH13, staying behind corner to give cover (+4 to AC) Casting black tentacles (range 190'). Putting a straight edge on my screen, I think Dorbin can see and would aim for T8 (AV20) to center the spell. It has a 20' radius spread, so should cover ALL the T monsters (even T1), and even H2. They are all attacked with a grapple of 26 (d20+14). If they are grappled, they receive 7 damage and are grappled. They need to beat CMD 24 to escape the grapple. They cannot be damaged and the terrain is considered difficult as long as the tentacles remain. Round 1/9
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 90/94 AC: 27(+5 vs H1) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+5=19 ; d20+15=22 ; d3=3 ; d20+18=35 ; d20+18=25 ; d8+19=23 ; d8+19=26 ; 2d6=10 ; d6=5 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 1:56:37 PM
(OOC: Dear DM, it appears I forgot to update my header since my underwater AC, the first crossbow shot missed, the second sadly still hits because of nat 20)
4 damage taken, Fort save 22(d20+15) fails vs DC 24, 3 Str damage
Zanderalllen catches a glimpse under the hood (Perception 19(d20+5)) and let's out a gasp quickly followed by a yell to the Shields, "The hooded ones appear to be undead, Skeletal heads" Will I ever learn he asks himself as he continues his mad dash forward. With Dorbin's spell hopefully disrupted the Trogs he heads straight for the Hooded being closest to him, "Domi take you! he calls out as he smites the creature. --------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy Smite Evil, +5 to hit and AC, +9 damage, bypass DR, first hit on undead doubles bonus damage Charge, +2 to hit, -2 AC Str Damage 3: -1 to hit, -1 to damage
Charge to AS28 Attack H1 35(d20+18) to hit, 25(d20+18) to confirm potential crit No Crit: 32 damage + 10 holy + 5 fire Crit: 67 damage + 10 holy + 5 fire
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 66/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+18=33 ; d20+13=20 ; 3d8+21=33 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 4:46:30 PM
Carver feels the poison start to flow in his veins and calls forth a Heroic effort to attempt to resist it's lure of surrender to it's power. He feels his will exert it'self and proceeds to see some of the poison drip from the wounds he took from the crossbow bolts. "Those Crossbows are poisoned, we need to take them out." He rears up and takes off like a bolt, his hooves leaving a streak of glowing blue horseshoe shaped tracks in the air, he suddenly takes a turn, not just a slight turn either, his right front hoof dig into the ground and left a divot in the street. As he regains his momentum he's still moving at a charge but now headed right past H1. As he lowers the lance to attack position, he mentally suppresses the blessing granted by Gargul. He strikes at the "person" who shot him, ending his move near enough to H2 to strike him if he tries to shoot again.
Initial part of charge is to AK/28, then turn and end move at AW/24 (Centaur Charge feat) With Ride by Attack and Powerful Charge
Attack 20, (probably a miss) Damage 33
In Effect:
Ring of Force Shield Horseshoes of Zephyr Bless Weapon (5 minutes) Merciful Blessing (suppressed this round) Expeditious Retreat (2 minutes)
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 57/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character 2d6=9 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 5:05:21 PM
Updating Hit points and adding a Swift action. (mother come in and distracted me with questions, she live across the hallway in same building)
Swift Action, Lay on Hands Adding 9 hp
Taking 8 Cold damage, and 10 bolt damage after DR, so net, 9 damage taken
As he runs ahead he begins swinging the head of his flail to the side. He is laughing. "Haha"
============= Run to AS26
DM Robert - "Undead...that's what I'm talking about." d20+13=15 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+6=7 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=22 ; Saturday April 11th, 2020 12:23:51 PM
Micah continues to run forward. hmm, AF25 would put you inside the spider house. I'm assuming you mean AF28?
Stohp moves a bit and throws a tanglefoot bag, but misses.
Bartomus moves behind Stohp.
Dorbin moves forward and casts Black Tentacles (the double line indicates area affected). You can't count 20 foot radius, and have a square 5x5 on the inside as a starting point. You have to take a crosshair, in this instance I took the crosshair between T8 and T9. If it had been on the other side of T8, yes H2 would have been inside, but then so would have Carver.
Zanderallen charges forward and strikes the undead crossbow wielding thing, delivering a staggering but not 'fatal' blow. Crit not confirmed Please make a Fortitude save of 26 or take 1d3 Str damage. - round 2 of poison Please make a Knowledge Religion 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {You are facing a Drow Skeletal Champion}
Carver charges just barely avoiding the black tentacles as they are cast, and avoiding an AOO from H1 as he did not have a melee weapon drawn (yet). Unfortunately he misses his charge attack . Please make a Knowledge Religion 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {You are facing a Drow Skeletal Champion} Please make a second (you need 2 consecutive saves) Fortitude save of 26 or take 1d3 Str damage. - round 2 of poison
Stock runs forward swinging his flail.
Sid...?... A generous DM moves him run, but not full run so he can see what's going on. ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 6.
SPECIAL!! Everyone and Anyone within 30 feet of a Troglodyte must make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench.
Lady Yasume steps to where she can see things, but does nothing else.
H1 Whips drops the repeating crossbow and whips out a longsword and attacks Zanderallen. To hit #1 15 (d20+13) miss To hit #2 19 (d20+8) miss
H2 drops the repeating crossbow and takes a 5 foot step, inside the reach of the lance, while drawing his longsword and attacking Carver. To hit #1 28 (d20+13) damage 4 (d8+6, already deducted your DR) To hit #2 12 (d20+8) miss.
T1 The brawny looking Troglodyte in breastplate armor moves on Stock and stabs him with is shiny spear. As he does so he calls out in Draconic Highlight to display spoiler: {"For Kurgan!"} To hit 18 (d20+13) miss.
T2 tries to break free of the grapple. CMB 5, and fails miserably.
T3 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 11 fail. T4 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 8, fail. T5 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 6, fail. T6 pumps his arms and double moves, while shouting in Draconic, Highlight to display spoiler: {"For Kurgan."} Those that can see him, which I believe is most of you, can make a Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {He doesn't seem to be joining in the battle, but skirting around.} T7 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 17, fail. T8 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 20, fail. T9 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 19, fail. T10 tries to break free of the grapple, CMB 22, fail. basically I need to roll a 19 or 20 with their modifier
Micah moves forward. As he sees the effectiveness of what is obviously Dorbin's spell, he smiles in appreciation. He then pauses to cast a spell of his own, delivering upon his promise to enlarge Stock.
===== Move to AJ28 Cast enlarge person on Stock. Duration 9 minutes (90 rounds). If Micah can make the Know Religion check, he rolled a 31.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 4d10=17 ; Sunday April 12th, 2020 7:00:01 PM
Bartomus moved around where Stohp had been standing, looked at the sky and smiled, His fingers moved quickly and he summoned the charged cloud he needed.
Move to AM17; Call Lightning at 4th Lvl Spell slot (4d10) centered on Trog8/AV20 for 17 with everyone within 5' of that Trog taking 17 pts, unless they make Dex saving through against a 17
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday April 12th, 2020 8:07:43 PM
With the enemies occupied by the spell or her allies Stohp feels safe enough to double move to right behind Zander. Hopefully she can grapple the hooded one and take him prisoner so they can find out more from these characters.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+18=32 ; 2d6=11 ; d20+13=28 ; 3d8+21=39 ; Sunday April 12th, 2020 9:26:42 PM
Carver again uses a heroic effort to force more of the poison from his bloodstream, he hopes that he got enough of it out that the rest won't have a negative effect on him. As the sword hit him, Carver snickers a bit. He turns away and charges away to the south. (drawing an AoO) He reaches and slaps his chest, allowing the power of Gargul to flow through himself and heal some of his wounds. (gaining 11 hp) After running south for about 30 or 40 feet, he again spins around and charges back towards the guy who dropped the poisoned fancy crossbow. Ending the charge at AX/25.
Charging Lance Attack AC 28, Damage 39 (non-lethal still suppressed)
In Effect:
Ring of Force Shield Horseshoes of Zephyr Bless Weapon (5 minutes) Merciful Blessing (suppressed this round) Expeditious Retreat (2 minutes)
(Ride-by-Attack, attack does not provoke an AoO from the Attacks target.)
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 25/22/16; Per: +15; Surv: +12; SM: +8 d20+11=31 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=11 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 9:02:05 AM Status Effects: Enlarged, Rage
"Aww come on. I was going to fight undead. You stink." He then feels himself begin to grow and enters an apparently uncontrollable rage as he flails about helplessly at the smelly troglodyte.
============ [i]Fortitude 31 5 ft step to AT26 PA1 vs T1 hits AC15 PA2 vs T1 hits AC11. Wow.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+14=29 ; d6+4=9 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 1:46:51 PM
Dorbin smiles as he sees the tentacles appear and really help out the team, slowing down the attackers. He stays where he is, under cover of the corner (AC +4) and starts casting a summoning spell.
OOC: Black tentacles, Round 2/9: CMB: 29, damage: 9. CMD: 24 to escape
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29(+5 vs H1) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+8=18 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+7=25 ; d3=2 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 2:26:09 PM
Locked in close combat with the undead he feels the burning and then loss of sensation as the poison works it's way through his system. Clamping a quick hand over the crossbow bolt he heals the wound and by Domi's mercy the poison as well. With a cry of victory he presses the attack on the hooded undead. With the strength of his arms diminished he doesn't manage to land a single strike. --------------------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy Smite Evil, +5 to hit and AC, +9 damage, bypass DR, first hit on undead doubles bonus damage Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage
Swift action Lay on Hands: Minimum heals 4 plus Mercy (Neutralize Poison) CL check 27 (d20+7) (should be +9) removes poison, doesn't heal ability damage Attacks 23 and 11 both miss
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+1=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 7:19:25 PM
Sid takes Branwen and aims at H1 letting a flurry of arrows fly at him. "Those Troglodytes look dirty, but at least they have a sensible number of arms."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 64/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+10=14 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=20 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 8:18:21 PM
Forgot to make my Fort checks, Carver is within range of all but 2 Trogs....
Save VS T1- 14 T2- 27 T3- out of range T4- out of range T5- 12 failed (sickened) T6- 19 T7- 23 T8- 11 (sickened) T9- 17 T10- 20
Carver's rolls are 2 less, sorry.
DM Robert - "Undead...that's what I'm talking about." d20+13=18 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+5=9 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+6=11 ; d20=12 ; d20=6 ; Monday April 13th, 2020 8:47:35 PM
Micah moves up and enlarges Stock.. The figure is hooded and cloaked. You can't really see what it is that Zanderallen is fighting.
Bartomus shifts position and casts a spell, hitting Trog 8 and others. I don't think you get a Dex save if your grappled and can't move. Also you are within 30 feet of T3, you must make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench, and gain the Sickened Condition.
Stohp hurries to try to get behind Zanderallen. I don't think I can get you exactly behind him, Stock got enlarged taking more space, and I tried counting square movement that was as close as I could get. Also you are within 30 feet of T1, you must make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench, and gain the Sickened Condition.
Carver gallops off turns and charges again, while doing some minor healing. He does manage to hit his target. 1 - I assume the d20+18 is your fortitude save for poison, EVEN THOUGH YOU DID NOT DECLARE IT AS SUCH. 2 - Last round you were within 30 feet of Troglodyte 1,2,6,7,8,10, YOU NEEDED to make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench, and gain the Sickened Condition, I don't see that roll. This was the SPECIAL item I tagged at the beginning of the 'DM' portion of the post. 3 - You are still within 30 feet of a Troglodyte, SO AGAIN, you must make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench and gain the sickened condition. You are still close enough to see inside the hood of the creature you are fighting, Please make a Knowledge Religion 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {You are facing a Drow Skeletal Champion}
Stock passes his fortitude check and cannot be sickened by Troglodytes for 24 hours. Hmm, you cannot 5 foot step between the 2 opponents as you are enlarged and they would occupy squares you must occupy with only a 5 foot step. Stock makes quite the display of swinging his flail around, hitting nothing.
Dorbin watches his spell slowly crushing his enemy before him. And begins casting another spell.
Zanderallen, weakened, pulls the bolts from his body healing himself and tries to attack the skeletal creature in front of him. Sadly missing.
Sid shoots the large Troglodyte twice. ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 7.
Lady Yasume steps to where she can see things, but does nothing else.
SPECIAL!! Everyone and Anyone within 30 feet of a Troglodyte must make a DC 13 fortitude check or become sickened by their stench.
Lady Yasume steps to where she can see things, but does nothing else.
H1 laughs a raspy laugh at Zanderallen's attempts to attack. He strikes back, but doesn't do too much better. To hit #1 18 (d20+13) miss To hit #2 13 (d20+8) miss
H2 again takes a 5 foot step and swings at Carver. To hit #1 22 (d20+13) miss To hit #2 26 (d20+8) hit, damage 9 (d8+6, rolled 12, deducted your DR). I forgot his AOO, oh well, I've moved on from him, maybe he was too stunned by your speed.
T1 The brawny looking Troglodyte doesn't seem fazed by Stock getting bigger. He continues to attack. To hit 27 (d20+13) hit, damage 9 (d8+5) To hit #2 21 (d20+8) miss.
T2 tries to break free of the grapple. CMB 5, and fails miserably, though he appears to have some resistance to the lighting strike.
T3 tries to escape artist the grapple, Escape 12 fail.
T4 tries to escape artist the grapple, Escape 28, he slips free and moves out of the field.
T5 tries to escape artist the grapple, Escape 18, fail.
T6 takes 5 foot step and attacks Carver. Club to hit 11 (d20+6) Bite to hit 12 (d20) Claw to hit 6 (d20)
T7 dies in the python grip and flash of lighting. T8 dies in the python grip and flash of lighting. T9 dies in the python grip and flash of lighting. T10 dies in the python grip and flash of lighting.
Stock (JonM) HP: 101/114; AC: 20/19/11; DR 1/-; CMD: 29; Rage: 2 of 24 used d8+5=6 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+8=24 ; 2d8+20=30 ; d6=4 ; 2d8+20=26 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 8:06:48 AM Status: Enlarged, Raging Somewhere in Stock's rage addled mind, a dwarf sighs in annoyance at his inept display. On the outside. Stock just yells in the face of the armored Troglodyte and bashes him in the face. Twice.
====== Header wasn't updated last round - My bad. That second swing hit stock...I'll roll it for you assuming it's d8+5 = 6 damage Do we need a fort save for every Trog or just 1 fort save? Stock rolled once, Carver rolled like 10 times. PA1 vs T1 hits AC 24, 30 damage + 4 electricity PA2 vs T1 hits AC 24, 26 damage + 5 electricity
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+8=17 ; 4d10=19 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 10:14:12 AM
The cloud formed instantly and the lightning did what it needed to do, well sort of. He realized one of the nasty looking reptilians was coming at him and it stank. It was worse than all of the horses of the clan when pinned up during a storm. He drew a line from the cloud down to the stinking creature with his left hand and readied his glave with his right.
Fortitude save 17; Call Lightning AQ17 on T4 for 19 dex save against 17 reduces that by half; readied attack option with glave.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 62/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+7=8 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+7=15 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 10:28:52 AM
Carver is more interested in other things than exactly what the hooded guy is. (rolled a 8 religion) Rolled saves for each Trog, 5 & 8 make him sick, 3 & 4 were out of range, rest he's good for 24 hours (unless different rules are being used than normal) Carver seeing the strange Crossbow laying on the ground, decides it's still dangerous, because of the poison that's being used.... He strikes out at the crossbow laying on the ground (attack to sunder it 21, damage 13 (forgot damage -2) bypassing hardness/adamantite weapon) He lays hands on himself again, healing 7 more hit points as he again draws attacks of opportunity as he runs back to the south, ending up at BA/45 and turning around to face the fight....
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29(+5 vs H1) T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+15=28 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+10=26 ; d8+18=24 ; 2d6=8 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 12:02:06 PM
As the armored Troglodyte fights with Stock Zander gets a good whiff of it's stench but manages to shake it off. Catching the undead's attack on his shield he returns the favor. His first swing is easily parried but was really a second intention attack as the second swing makes contact. --------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy 1 used Smite Evil, +5 to hit and AC, +9 damage, bypass DR, first hit on undead doubles bonus damage 1 used Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage Lay on Hands 1 used
Fort save vs Stench: 28(d20+15) Attacks 19(d20+15) misses, 26(d20+10) hits Damage 24 (d8+18) + 8 holy + 5 fire
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+5=6 ; d20+1=19 ; d4+2=3 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+14=20 ; d8+4=9 ; d6+4=9 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 1:59:12 PM
Dorbin lets the tentacles do their work. He finishes his spell and an eagle appears near H1, fluttering it's wings and trying to buffet the creature. He remains where he is for the moment, as he can't see past Bart.
OOC: Eagle appears at AU27, Attacking H1 Eagle fort save vs DC 13: d20+5=6 failure, eagle is sickened -2 on attacks (this is assuming the save is required for T1, even if stock killed it). Eagle attacks: d20+1=19/3 damage; d20+1=7 miss; d20+1=2 miss
Eagle: AC 14; HP 7; Atks: +3/+3/+3; Dam: 1d4+2/1d4+2/1d4+2 Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5 Round: 1/10
Black Tentacles: Round 3/9: CMB: d20+14=20, damage: d6+4=9. CMD: 24 to escape
DM Robert - "Tough boy eh?" d20+4=12 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+6=8 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 8:39:07 PM You just need to roll the stench effect once.
Stock shouts and strikes hard.
Bartomus calls down some more lighting. It's a standard action to call down the bolt, you can't have the glave readied. The bolt comes down and the Troglodyte seems a little dazed maybe because he clearly tried to avoid it, but stepped into instead.
Carver You only had to roll once. My bad I missed that extra post. You are safe for 24 hours. The repeating crossbow for H2 was dropped at AZ22, his original position. To get there you would draw AOO and have to squeeze past 2 opponents, which you can't do in combat. Best I can do is have you pull back and go around them, hit the crossbow and then retreat south. But you are not as far south as you wanted. Carver swings around and attacks the defenseless repeating crossbow on the ground. He then retreats a bit.
Zanderallen swings and attacks, easily killing the undead creature. Stench safe for 24 hours
Dorbin lets the tentacles do their work, alas they have not killed anyone this round. An Eagle appears, alas the hooded figure that was to be it's target falls before Zander's sword.
Micah moves and casts bless.
Micah slowly advances, then casts bless.
Sid plants 2 arrows into the troglodyte champion, killing him.
Stohp ? ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 8.
Lady Yasume steps to where she can see things, but does nothing else. Then seeing what H2 and T6 are doing calls out, "They are getting away!"
H2 takes his AOO against Carver... To hit #1 24 (d20+13) damage 9 (d8+6, already deducted your DR) Then...with no one in front of him and the battle clearly going against them, he moves to the hole, and then goes down it [i]it was 1 move to the hole and then a second move down, so he is down in the hole now.
T2 can only try to break free of the grapple. CMB 7, and fails miserably.
T3 tries to escape artist the grapple, Escape 14 fail.
T5 tries to escape artist the grapple, Escape 15, fail.
T6 takes his AOO against Carver. To hit 8 (d20+6) he misses. However he follows H2's lead and goes down the hole, double moving.
- - H1 AC 26 Damage lots, dead, He only had 3 HP left H2 AC 26 damage 39 T1 AC 23, damage 87 dead. T2 CMD 14, grappled, damage 37 T3 CMD 16, grappled, damage 25 T4 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T5 CMD 16, grappled, damage 25 T6 T7 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 -dead T8 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T9 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T10 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 4d10=9 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2020 9:28:30 PM
He stood there and watched as the lightning bolt struck the approaching troglodyte and he looked at the others still held in the entangling mass. He flicked his left finger again and pointed at the spot between the two entangled and the space between them. A bolt of lightning emerged and shot downward.
Ok, got it. Call Lightning - Dex save against 17 for half of 9 - wow
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+7=13 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 9:17:38 AM
Stohp curses to herself when hood 1 dies and the 2nd escapes. They're clearly the leaders and she had planned on catching one of them. Disgruntled she moves to secure one of the trogs in the black tentacles, ignoring the foul stench it gives off (13 fort, just enough). "Enough! Take the rest alive or we accomplish nothing here - we need to know what they are after."
Double move to AQ/AR 18/19. She can't also grab it this round, but if it runs she should get an AoO to do so.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+17=32 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+9=10 ; 2d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 10:04:46 AM
Knowing the undead shouldn't have been able to move and being on the edge of the hole already Zanderallen pursues, flaming sword held aloft for light. He pauses briefly on the edge to make sure it's not a straight drop before charging in. ----------------------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy 1 used Smite Evil 1 used Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage Lay on Hands 1 used Bless +1 Att
Unsure of Zanderallen's exact LoS and movement down the hole but if possible he wants to charge and attack H2, base move is 30, 60 if charge is possible Charge +2 Att, -2 AC
Attack: 27 (d20+17-5(forgot to remove smite)) to hit Damage: 10 (d8+9) + 5 holy + 4 fire
(d20+9 is a misroll)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Wednesday April 15th, 2020 12:55:05 PM
Dorbin can't see Zander disappear down the hole, but he can hear Stohp calling to spare the rest of them, so he waves his hand and the black tentacles disappear.
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Wednesday April 15th, 2020 1:41:20 PM Status: Enlarged, Blessed, Fatigued (1 round of 4)
Stock momentarily lets his rage slip as the Trog is defeated and the battle seems in hand. When he sees Z disappear into the darkness though, he shakes his head and sets off in pursuit. As much as he can he keeps pace with Z, charging into the darkness
Micah calls out to Stohp and the others, "I will follow Stock and Zanderallen down the hole while you secure the prisoners." He moves to the edge of the hole, drawing his wand of command.
If he can see the trog, he flicks the wand at it, activating it with a divinely empowered command to "APPROACH!".
Otherwise he moves into the hole.
======== Move to AR29 THEN cast command OR Move in the hole (not sure what route he can take) Command Will DC 11. If fail, then approach Micah as quickly as possible for one round, potentially provoking AoO.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character 2d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 5:13:35 PM
Carver lays hands calling on Lord Gargul to heal him a bit (gain 6 (rerolled the 1 2 times)) Carver will move up to the hole as a move action, and then move down the hole with 65' of movement, if he can see them, (lance is light source) he'll move right up to them.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=30 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+1=7 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 7:04:24 PM
Seeing their quarry flee, Sid will double move to AQ31 and look down the tunnel to see if he can find more targets.
DM Robert - "round 9" d20+1=18 ; 2d8+4=10 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2020 8:40:30 PM MY BAD - T2 is still alive, T8 is dead. I had the text right but the map wrong, and no one caught it. I fixed the map
Bartomus calls lighting down again I think I made a mistake on your first blast. It says a 5 foot square, nothing about collateral damage to adjacent squares. Also noted you are rolling 4d10, Call lighting is 3d6 and Call lighting storm is 5d6 - it is not storming so you don't get the extra die, which version are you using? You didn't specify a target square so I'm going to say T3? And a bolt of lighting comes down crisping T3 killing him.
Stohp moves while calling out that you need prisoners.
Zanderallen jumps down the hole, realizing that on this end it is only 5 feet deep and goes charging at the hooded figure Technically it's rough terrain, I don't think you can charge, but he's in 1 move of you, see the extended map at the bottom of the map. And just barely catching up to H2 he swings his sword and ends it's pathetic undead status.
Dorbin dismisses his black tentacles spell.
Stock unrages and jumps in the hole with Zanderallen, but see's that he really can't get very far. See the map and explanation about walkable surface inside a circle.
Micah moves up and can see over some heads to the Troglodyte down the shaft. He whips out his wand and casts Command.
Carver does a little healing and then also tries to go down the hole. See the map and explanation about walkable surface area inside a circle.
Sid double moves and looks down the hole.Since you are an elf, and Zanderallen's sword is a torch, you could still see T6 at the end of his move. ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 9. There's a tunnel attempt at the bottom of the battle area. The hole/tunnel is considered difficult terrain.
Lady Yasume looks around and whispers to Dorbin. "This is amazing, you and your friends are pretty good at this stuff. I can heal anyone that may need it at the end of the battle.
T2 is free and clearly not happy. It whips out a wand and waves it ending by pointing it at itself. T2 DISAPPEARS! Knowledge Arcane 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {he cast invisibility}
T5 moves away and takes out a potion and jugs it.
T6 makes his save and ignores the gibberish the human is saying to him. Command is language dependent and he only knows Draconic. He double moves down the tunnel/hole.
- - H1 AC 26 Damage lots, dead, He only had 3 HP left H2 AC 26 damage 58 dead T1 AC 23, damage 87 dead. T2 CMD 14, grappled, damage 37 T3 CMD 16, grappled, damage 34 - dead T4 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T5 CMD 16, grappled, damage 15 T6 T7 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 -dead T8 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T9 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T10 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:18 d20+14=17 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 10:00:46 AM
Magic vestment, invisibility purge, bless
Micah sees the troglodyte disappear and notices the tell tale traces of an invisibility spell. "He has gone invisible," he calls out as he moves between the trog and the hole while casting a spell of his own.
=========== Spellcraft 17 to Recognize the spell. Cast [invisibility purge] Move to AU29 extended invisibility purge duration: 18 minutes; range 45 feet bless 88 rounds remaining
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday April 16th, 2020 10:07:42 AM
Not wanting the troglodyte to escape and warn the lower city Zanderallen continues his pursuit, keeping up with the trog but unable to close with him. He calls out it Draconic, "Halt and you will not be harmed" ------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy 1 used Smite Evil 1 used Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage Lay on Hands 1 used Bless +1 Att
Double move to Tunnel square L52
(OOC: Zachary forgot that Zanderallen learned Draconic several levels back. Zanderallen was just having a little trouble with the dialect but now he's got it.)
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Thursday April 16th, 2020 10:16:46 AM
Bartomus moved forward towards where everything went running to and disappearing. "Where are they going?"
He tried to see deeper into what was a large cave going downward. "Ok, so we are just going to chase them into that? I mean can we at least ask how they made that?"
doube move to AP 30
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Thursday April 16th, 2020 1:27:25 PM
Dorbin says, "Thank you, Lady Yasume. I do not see any injuries now, but I would guess there are some. Let us move up and see what's going on with the hole." He moves up and looks around the battlefield.
OOC: Move to AJ19
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+12=26 ; d8+7=9 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 3:02:26 PM
Carver will spend 40' of his movement moving around the hole and the next 55' moving down, unless there are special rules where people block people from moving through allies, Carver should be able to attack Trog 6 with his lance. Carver lets the merciful blessing take effect this round on the lance.
Lance attack AC 26 Damage 9 non-lethal
In Effect:
Ring of Force Shield Horseshoes of Speed Horseshoes of Zephyr Bless Weapon (5 minutes) Merciful Blessing (suppressed this round) Expeditious Retreat (2 minutes)
Total speed 95'
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=29 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 3:09:20 PM
Stohp curses as one of the trogs vanishes and she looks about for it's reappearance. Should Micah's purge reveal it within 30 feet Stohp will rush over and grapple it (29 to grapple)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+11=22 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+1=17 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 6:39:50 PM
Peering down the hole and lets another barrage off at T6 and grumbles as many of them go wide.
ToHit1(RapidShot): 22 Damage: 8 ((Just in case I didn't miss like I think)) ToHit2(Rapidshot): 31 Damage: 8 ToHit3: 17
((Please ignore the 30, I hit 'Roll' once too many times))
DM Robert - "round 10" d8=6 ; d20+3=16 ; Thursday April 16th, 2020 8:20:58 PM
Micah moves and casts a spell. AU 29 is in the hole, how about AU28? Suddenly an invisible Troglodyte pops into visibility at AZ23.
Zanderallen moves forward/downward and calls out to the fleeing Troglodyte in its native tongue. Also Zanderallen can see that ahead the tunnel begins to turn leftward as it descends.
Bartomus moves asking some questions. AP20 would have you overlapping with Sid's character. How about AQ29.
Dorbin moves to the chaos at the hole. Don't forget your eagle is flying around doing nothing.
Carver moves down the hole and gives the Troglodyte a little love tap.
Stohp readies herself to rush a troglodyte. When it appears it is out of range, you didn't say you were going to move unless in range, but also assume Stohp would try to position herself to be able to get an attack in maybe next round.
Sid shoots. Actually all 3 shots hit, rolling another damage for you. Man you really need to put something else with that bow for some extra damage, frost, fire, lighting, it would just up your killing ability with that thing. All three arrows hit the Troglodyte and it falls over hitting the ground with a dull thud.
Stock? ______________________
Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 10. There's a tunnel attempt at the bottom of the battle area. The hole/tunnel is considered difficult terrain.
Lady Yasume follows Dorbin. "This certainly is exciting." She stares into Dorbin's eyes should he turn his head to her.
T2 is clearly startled to be visible. He/She/It whips out scroll and says the words inscribed. Suddenly a wall of stone pops up on the battlefield. It is 5 feet high, the Troglodyte ducks a little to get some cover. Though I would think Stohp's height could let her see over it somewhat.
T5 flings a javelin at Stohp and moves to the cover of the wall of stone. To hit 16 (D20+3). It sails harmlessly past.
T6 has dropped to the ground his weapons scatter as he folds with 3 arrows in him.
- - H1 AC 26 Damage lots, dead, He only had 3 HP left H2 AC 26 damage 58 dead T1 AC 23, damage 87 dead. T2 CMD 14, grappled, damage 37 T3 CMD 16, grappled, damage 34 - dead T4 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T5 CMD 16, grappled, damage 15 T6 AC 17, damage 8nl, 22lethal.- unconscious T7 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 -dead T8 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T9 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead T10 CMD 16, grappled, damage 33 - dead
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+14=34 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 9:21:12 AM
Stohp moves around the wall (BA/BB 19/20) and grabs Trog 5 (34 to grapple)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+5=8 ; Friday April 17th, 2020 10:49:52 AM
Zander moves to the down trog, stowing his shield as he does. Holding his sword like a torch he checks on the trog. He hopes the thing isn't bleeding out as he struggles to find a pulse in the lizard like creature and starts dragging him out of the tunnel. ------------ Divine Bond, Holy 1 used Smite Evil 1 used Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage Lay on Hands 1 used Bless +1 Att
Move Action to trog Standard Action heal check Heal check 8(d20+5) if he's bleeding Zander failed to stabilize him. Preparing to haul him out of the tunnel
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:18 Friday April 17th, 2020 10:50:08 AM
Magic vestment, invisibility purge, bless
Micah approaches the wall, gambling that the apparent leader speaks common, he tries his wand on the troglodyte caster, jumping up if he needs to, to see his target over the newly formed wall. "APPROACH!" he commands.
Then, he shouts, "Carver, you are the swiftest. We need combat support against this trog caster! Take him alive if you can."
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Move to AY27 Command to approach Micah on T2
[Not sure if the spell only needs line of effect or needs line of sight. I think Micah has both.]
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Friday April 17th, 2020 11:10:52 AM Status: Enlarged, Blessed, Fatigued (3 round of 4)
Stock finally makes his way up to Carver and Z, breathing heavily. "Well done."
Hands on his waste, he takes a little breather. "Oh, you didn't kill it either. Here, let me..." He leans down and picks up the Trog to carry it back to the surface.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Friday April 17th, 2020 1:19:34 PM
Dorbin watches as many of the group disappears down into the hole. He sees the wall go up and that others seems to have the enemy in hand. He directs his eagle over to support those at the wall. It will only attack if one of the trogs continues to try and escape. He turns to Lady Yasume and says, "Oh, it can be exciting, but it really is much more dangerous than it looks."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Friday April 17th, 2020 2:42:08 PM "That hooded guy can't be too far ahead, but I hear them calling for help back up top, I'm going to help them, if you keep after the runner, I'll be be behind you asap." With that said to those near the unconscious Trog, Carver turns on his heels and takes off at what looks like full speed for the surface again.
In Effect:
Ring of Force Shield Horseshoes of Speed Horseshoes of Zephyr Bless Weapon (5 minutes) Merciful Blessing (non-suppressed this round) Expeditious Retreat (2 minutes) Bless
Total speed 95'
DM Robert - " We need combat support against this trog caster!" d20+6=23 ; d20+8=12 ; Saturday April 18th, 2020 10:20:42 AM
Stohp moves around the wall and easily grabs the Troglodyte.
Zanderallen discovers the tunnel trog is still alive.
Micah tries his wand of command at the Trog sorcerer. (will save 23)
Stock picks up the tunnel trog and begins carrying him to the top.
Dorbin sends the eagle over the wall and talks to Lady Yasume.
Carver moves back to the surface completely missing the prone hood 2 in the tunnel that Zanderallen down.
Sid
Bartomus
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Battle map Remember if you move, give coordinates for your end move. Also if you are large give the coordinate for the upper left, where your initials are. Battle map tab is round 11. There's a tunnel attempt at the bottom of the battle area. The hole/tunnel is considered difficult terrain.
Lady Yasume nods at Dorbin's speaking to her and splinks her eyes at him. splink, as in the come hither or fascinated blinking made famous in certain anime.
T2 ignores completely what Micah said, having made his save. Seeing his compatriot grabbed by the minotaur T2 casts a spell at Stohp. Spellcraft 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Cause Fear}. Stohp see's the Trog casting at her but feels no different. No save required
T5 being grabbed again, tries to escape artist out of the hold, but can't squirm free. 12 (d20+8)
T6 bleeds and drools.
Sense Motive 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {They don't seem inclined to surrender}
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Saturday April 18th, 2020 3:25:02 PM
Bartomus stopped at the tunnel and kept looking at it and looking at it...and looking at it. Then he shrugged and started to pick his way down to try to help Stock. "Sorry, just not all certain we jump down into the dark tunnel, cause these sure as heck didn't build this."
The Taur pointed about the round tunnel and tries to help Stock with the struggling Trog. "I can just hit it really hard on the head with this," he said as he shifted his glave.
Thought I would get in the post earlier today and got called into something.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+19=31 ; Saturday April 18th, 2020 6:02:23 PM
Stohp ignores the other trog and pins the one she has (31 to grapple)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Sunday April 19th, 2020 10:57:40 AM
Stohp thinks back and tries to remember what, if any, language she heard the Troggs or hooded figures speaking. They'll need to know what language to interrogate them in.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+12=22 ; d8+7=11 ; d6=5 ; Sunday April 19th, 2020 3:39:11 PM
Carver moves to BB/24 and strikes out at Trog 2 with his lance. He should be easier to hit, because of being grappled.
Attack with Lance AC 22, Damage 16 non-lethal
"I take it you'd prefer a prisoner to question?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Monday April 20th, 2020 9:35:22 AM
Stock carries the troglodyte as far as he can and says to Z, "You know maybe it wasn't the smartest thing to chase these guys down this tunnel. I'm kind of with Bart on this. I came after you because I know my way underground better than you...but these tunnels are a bit ominous."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday April 20th, 2020 11:16:36 AM
Zander bows his head a little at Stock's rebuke, "You're probably right. I just didn't want them escaping and warning whoever it is that sent them. If it makes you feel better about my sanity I wasn't planning on chasing this one down until Sid managed to drop it with his arrows. Nice shooting by the way Sid." Zander scrambles out of the tunnel spotting the remaining Trogs and starting to head towards them. --------------------------------------------- Divine Bond, Holy 1 used Smite Evil 1 used Str Damage 5: -2 to hit, -2 to damage Lay on Hands 1 used Bless +1 Att
Double move to AW28 (I think Zander can make it just out of the tunnel)
Micah moves to engage the enemy spellcaster, drawing his glowing mace as he does so.
"Look around. The battle has turned against you. Do not force us to slay you. If you surrender, perhaps we can put an end to whatever is driving you to assault these innocents. "
======= full move to AZ24 spellcraft 21 to identify spell
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+4=22 ; Monday April 20th, 2020 1:27:18 PM
Dorbin instructs the eagle to land on the wall and look threatening, hoping that will help subdue the non-surrendering trogs. He looks around the battlefield, and all seems to be in hand. Then he looks over at Yasume and realizes what she's doing (sense motive: d20+4=22). His face turns bright red and he looks around, wondering where his cat has gone.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday April 20th, 2020 7:18:38 PM
Sid peers into the tunnel, "You guys alright? Are we advancing?"
He waits to snipe something that needs to work on its pincushion impression.
DM Robert - " ..but these tunnels are a bit ominous." Monday April 20th, 2020 8:22:52 PM
Bartomus tries to lend a hand, but Stock's captive is unconscious, it's Stohp's captive that is still struggling.
Stohp body slams her captive to the ground. Stohp knows all the trogs have been speaking draconic.
Carver easily pops the trog sorcerer on the head. (Actually my bad his stat bar says grappled but he wasn't but his armor class is 17 so you still easily hit).
Stock comes out of the tunnel hauling his unconscious, unbound, captive.
Zanderallen comes out of the tunnel. (Umm, there's still the dead hooded skeleton (h2) back in the tunnel).
MIcah moves around to engage the trog sorcerer only to find that Carver has already rendered him unconscious. Unfortunately his words, spoken in common, cannot be understood by any of the trogs.
Dorbin lands the eagle and then realizes the potential trouble he's in.
Sid peers down the tunnel but doesn't see anything moving anymore.
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Trog sorcerer (t2) falls unconscious to the ground.
The trog that Stohp has pinned to the ground just starts making a strange hissing sound accompanied by some snotty sniffing. Stohp can feel that the creature isn't even trying to do anything anymore. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {the trog is crying.}
Lady Yasume looks deeply into Dorbin's eyes and smiles.
The Battle is over. Mopping up has begun.
Everyone gets 4,250 experience points, for the module so far. (basically we're near the end of scene two.)
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Monday April 20th, 2020 8:48:44 PM "Stohp, from the looks of it, I believe he's given up, unless that's a new form of attack. They're bringing another Prisoner up from the tunnel." Carver moves slightly away from people and says a prayer of thanks to Lord Gargul for blessing his weapon. He stows his weapons and sees what he can do to help out....
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Tuesday April 21st, 2020 12:35:40 AM
Forgot to add Carver auto succeeds the Sense Motive, sorry....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20=10 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:33:34 AM
Stohp realizes the Trogg is upset (Sense motive 23) and awkwardly pats him on the head. In Draconic she tries to reassure him, "It's not all bad. I'll make sure you're fed and not treated badly. Sorry about your mates, but you guys did attack us first, I would have been perfectly happy just discussing things first."
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:52:43 AM "Well now, that was a bit of a different approach to the night," Bartomus said to no one in particular. He looked about and moved back up to the surface area near the tunnel opening. He looked back down and asked, "so do we want to toss something down into that so we can see if something is coming back up for these guys?"
He looked about and tried to find Lady Yasume. He just asked really loudly, "who speaks their language so we can get something out of them that is useful? I mean I am all for setting up that wizard's questioning with his back to say the open door of the Spider House. But, I might be just a little bitter about all of this too right now."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+19=24 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:36:35 AM
With all the trogs unconscious or being sat upon Zander ducks back into the tunnel real quick to gather the hooded undead and carry it back up. He lays it near the other hooded undead calls Micah over, "Brother Micah, any idea what these things are? I wonder if they have more of those poisoned darts, I'm curious what kind of poison they used." He then walks over to Stohp and her prisoner and continues in Draconic, "Alright my new friend, we're new around here and before you attacked we were really just looking to talk and get some answers. If you're willing to answer some questions I'm sure we can be friends. If you don't then we'll be forced to keep you locked up until we can go down your tunnel and find out for ourselves. As a sign of good faith I'm sure my large friend would get off of you, just please don't try to do anything stupid." Zander winks at Stohp and holds out an arm to the Trog. -------------------------------------- Sense Motive (Auto Succeed) Diplomacy on Trog 24(d20+19) (Zander obviously is having a little trouble translating his charm into Draconic)
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used d20+12=22 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 10:46:33 AM
Stock drops off the body and as he takes a breather, looks around at the surrounding buildings. Specifically he is looking to see if there are any signs of forced entry.
"Yasume - you may want to have these buildings checked out. They were after something here and it's not clear if our friends here will tell us."
He moves towards the crater and takes a look for tracks indicating which direction the trogs were going. ========== Survival 22
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Tuesday April 21st, 2020 1:25:04 PM
Dorbin continues to look around nervously with no idea what to do with Lady Yasume. When Stock addresses her he says a little too quickly, "Oh yes, indeed. Check out the things, probably. I mean, what he said over there."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) d20+13=29 ; d20+5=8 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 6:36:21 PM
Sid has noticed that the Lady has been close to Dorbin, but as the erudite young scholar is usually at a safe distance it makes sense. Keeping an eye open for anything he gauges the situation.
Micah nods to Carver, then assesses that Stohp, too, has her prisoner in "hand".
At Zanderallen's call, he walks over and removes the hood. He frowns a moment, then proclaim, "These are skeletal champion. I would say they are of drow origin."
He then turns to their contact and inquires, a grave expression on his face as he ponders the implications, "Lady Yasume, these creatures appear to have once been of your people. What do you make of this?"
==== Know religion 31 vs 22 from April 12 post. What else will this check let Micah know?
DM Robert - " ..but these tunnels are a bit ominous." Tuesday April 21st, 2020 8:29:07 PM
Carver realizes the conscious trog is crying.
Stohp tries to reason with the trog.
Bartomus is a bit put out by things.
Zanderallen asks for Micah to take a look at the hooded creatures and asks about the crossbow bolds not darts they were using. Alas, no one has done any searches of the bodies, or gathering of the loot. Then he tries the hand of friendship on the trog.
Stock asks Lady Yasume to check the buildings for vandalism. And checks the crater for tracks. Stock drops off the body and as he takes a breather, looks around at the surrounding buildings. Specifically he is looking to see if there are any signs of forced entry.
Dorbin finds some relief.
Sid keeps his eyes peeled.
Micah announces that the hooded figures were "These are skeletal champion. I would say they are of drow origin." He asks Lady Yasume what to make of these things. Micah knows... 1 - Skeletal Champions are special and retain their intelligence and skills of before they were made undead. 2 - They have DR5/bludgeoning, I missed that, good to know. 3 - They have channel resistance. 4 - They have spell resistance, I may have missed that too, need to read the stats better, but it's not easy when it splits over to page 2 on the master monster document.
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The Trog rasps out in draconic but I'm assuming you'll be translating. "Fates worse than death that's the reward for failure. We've failed. Those that have fallen are free, at least for now." He stares at Stohp and Zanderallen. "Bah, no good will come of anything. Fate conspired against the tribe when we sought new dwellings. Too good to just have allies and new slaves. Greed brought us to the darkness." He spits some blood. "What have you say? Then quick kill and send my soul to peace."
Stock looks around the tunnel entrance. Appears that the troglodytes came up the hole and then went over to the weaving house. Pretty hard to read what with all the stomping around and spilling of blood.
Bartomus and Stock, please make an incredibly high Knowledge Nature roll since you are examining the tunnel area. I'll tell you the target is 22, maybe you can get some aid another?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20+9=27 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 9:27:50 PM
Stohp does translate for the Trogg. In common, she tells the group, specifically Lady Yasune if she's near as she would probably be the one deciding the Trogg's fate. In common, "I don't think we'll get anywhere threatening him and it sounds like someone or something might be enslaving the troggs for their own purpose. If we remove whatever that is, it might bring us closer to a solution."
Back to the Trog she speaks again in Draconic. "We aren't going to kill you, and we'll do our best to protect you from whatever would punish you. Tell us all you know of what threatens you and makes you raid us. Just the other day we defeated tentacled horrors from beneath the waves, and we command more power then you know. We would defeat that which threatens the Drow and free your people to end the raids." (Diplomacy 27 to get the trog to help/make him like/trust her).
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+4=17 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2020 11:37:59 PM
[b]"What does he mean about allies and getting into the dark? That can't be good right? Sure we don't want to just let the Spiders have him? Would they want the remains of those?"[b] Bartomus pointed over to the dead Trogs and then turned back looking at the hole that had been created. It was big, it was dark and it went down into the mountain.
KnowNat-17 v 22
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used d20+8=13 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:19:44 AM
Stock shakes his head at the confusing signs left behind.
To the trog he says, "What's this about new dwellings? Is that your way of saying you dug too greedily and too deep and awoke something in the darkness? And talk plainly please, what were you actually doing up here? Why that building there?" He points at the weaving house.
Stock then goes and investigates the weaving house.
=========== Knowledge Nature: 13...even if that is aiding Bart, we're just short!
Micah sees that the prisoners are being accounted for. He watches Stohp thoughtfully. Although he cannot understand what she is saying, he notes the body language and tone. Thinking that she appears to have the situation well in hand, he proceeds to deal with the fallen and casts detect magic.
========== Detect magic. Here are some spellcraft checks to identify magic items discovered: Spellcraft: 15, 25, 33, 25, 18
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] d20+8=23 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 10:56:42 AM
Dorbin spots the apparent movement of the trogs and heads over to the weaving building and looks through a window (that one had windows, right?). Perception: 23
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+19=27 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 12:01:28 PM
Zander ponders the trogs words. "You say they're free for now. It seems like you allied with those that deal in necromancy and the command of undead. And from what I've observed your people seem to be somewhat reluctant allies. Like my friend says, we can help. We just need to know what you're dealing with." (Diplomacy 27 to aid Stohp)
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 5:35:23 PM
Carver stands backj, and focus' really hard. (with in range) and calls on Divine assistance to detect evil on the trog, and after determining if they are evil will glance towards the Drow that are traveling with us.
DM Robert - "We just need to know what you're dealing with." Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 8:26:40 PM Going back to the conversation way of posting.
Stohp tells the trog,"We aren't going to kill you, and we'll do our best to protect you from whatever would punish you. Tell us all you know of what threatens you and makes you raid us. Just the other day we defeated tentacled horrors from beneath the waves, and we command more power then you know. We would defeat that which threatens the Drow and free your people to end the raids."
The Trog cocks his head at her. "Chieftan make us raid. He says Lord is angry because forest not right. Say's go to top and find histories. I don't understand. What threatens Drow? What Drow?" You realize that the Troglodytes have never encountered any Drow in their raids, they have usually been hitting abandoned places.
Bartomus eyes the hole. He notes the deep regular chisel marks along the sides, the ridge like undulations of the tunnel itself. Then he realizes that the tunnel was not dug, it was eaten out, by something big.
Stock looks with Bartomus and agrees with the findings Bartomus points out. With Bartomus's realization that the tunnel was eaten Stock has a dread feeling and remembers ancient dwarven tales of huge armored purple worms. you're welcome. :-)
Stock directs some questions to be translated remember he only speaks Draconic to the Trog "What's this about new dwellings? Is that your way of saying you dug too greedily and too deep and awoke something in the darkness? And talk plainly please, what were you actually doing up here? Why that building there?"
The Trog answers the redirected questions, We come from far away, find kobold mines, nice place, lots of food." He smacks his lips in a knowing way. "Yes great old one, Lord, found deep in old mine. Scary man. Takes many prisoners, not many kobold left. Chieftan start giving Trog's that displease, never seen again. Come up here find old books. That building closest." He's telling you what he knows and understands for his level in the pecking order of the Troglodyte power structure and his intelligence.
Micah cast some detect magic....(Save your previous rolls of Spellcraft: 15, 25, 33, 25, 18 and assign them to what you want targeted). 7 - potions, one on each Trog grunt. 1 - potions on the Trog caster 2 - scrolls on the trog caster 1 - wand on the trog caster 1 - cloak on the trog caster 1 - potion on the trog champion 1 - belt on the trog champion 1 - cloak on the trog champoin 5 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H1 5 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H2 2 - chainmail off each H 2 - longswords off each H
Here's the masterwork stuff... since you have some smithing in your blood. 1-Masterwork Breastplate 1-Masterwork spear 1- masterwork repeating crossbow 1-repeating crossbow clip still loaded with 3 arrows with some strange stick stuff on the pointy end.
and 12 pouches.
Dorbin looks in the window of the weaving building but there's nothing to see here. Really there's no movement inside the building. I think you got confused when Lady Yasume went there first and then was called back by Micah.
Zanderallen tries to probe the trog some more. "You say they're free for now. It seems like you allied with those that deal in necromancy and the command of undead. And from what I've observed your people seem to be somewhat reluctant allies. Like my friend says, we can help. We just need to know what you're dealing with."
The Trog turns to Zanderallen, "Never seen him, just heard others talk. Ancient man with things at this command, some undead like those," he points to the hooded corpses. "Some things that are ... built?. And he commands the Kirshacka to dig." When he see's your confused looks at the proper name he used. "Kirshacka, you know armored purple worm.
Carver eyes the trogs and Lady Yasume. The Troglodytes are very definitely evil. No evil coming from Lady Yasume.
Sid ???
Lady Yasume takes Dorbin's hand. "You're friend said I should check out the building. Do you want to come guard me?"
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 9:23:45 PM
In Celestial, Carver figures the Trog's will have no idea what he says in it, "Lady Yasume, can you understand this language?" Either way, Carver is sure some of the group does understand it, so continues. Umm, no, they aren't going to leave or be freed, at least not by me, unless they manage to under go some sort of major change. Evil as they are, I'd trust any promise they make about as far as I can throw that building, which is absolutely no where. I know you like to talk your way past things, and while that's a good general rule, but I'm sorry, I draw a line at Evil that attacks us first. And if we are dealing with someone who creates and commands undead, I won't hesitate to drive my lance through his chest. It's just not something I can just let it pass. I hope you can understand why I feel that way." Carver will translate enough into common unless Lady Yasume indicates she can understand it.
Micah is unable to follow most of the conversation, so he focuses on examining the captured equipment. He whistles softly as he sees the number of magic auras radiating so many things.
When he hears the Lady's request to Dorbin, the priest grows wary. "Please allow me to accompany you as well," he offers as he rises to join them, leaving the magic items for the moment.
[I matched sequence of roles with priority Micah would give] Spellcraft 19 - potions, one on each Trog grunt. Spell craft 18 - potions on the Trog caster 2 - scrolls on the trog caster --- I think Dorbin can get these with read magic Spellcraft 33 - wand on the trog caster Spellcraft 25 - cloak on the trog caster Spellcraft 18 - potion on the trog champion Spellcraft 15 - belt on the trog champion Spellcraft 25 - cloak on the trog champoin Spellcraft 19 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H1 Spellcraft 31 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H2 Spellcraft 18 - chainmail off each H Spellcraft 21 - longswords off each H
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Thursday April 23rd, 2020 11:24:57 AM
Stock recognizes the reference to the purple worm at the exact moment he connects it to the hole in the ground. He groans. "Purple worms...armored. Fabulous. Something tells me I'm going to be eaten alive again...Still though. It seems like we could potentially start exploring through these caves. Or we could follow the path the kobolds took when they fled. It sounds like they'll both lead to the same place.
Stohp - Can you ask him if this Ancient One is still living? Or possibly undead like his servants?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 11:29:46 AM
Stohp translates, then tries to think through the implications of all that was said. "So the troggs come from elsewhere, find the kobold caves, and move in. Possibly they're the ones that enslaved the kobolds, but I thought I remembered lizardfolk being mentioned in relation to that. Maybe I'm misremembering. Anyways, in the mines they dug down and found something or someone powerful and now he enslaves them. People sent to him disappear, trogg and kobold alike, and he seems to be some way connected to the woods, or at least wants to figure out what happened to the woods. The troggs are raiding up here to find documents, histories, and may not even realize the Drow are living here."
Stohp does not include celestial among the many languages she speaks and raises an eyebrow at Carver when he speaks in it. She can guess at his purpose, but wonders why he didn't go with Elvish, a language more likely to be understood by the Lady and his companions but not the Trogg.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 11:31:51 AM
Stohp frowns. "He's a grunt who's never seen the Lord, as he calls it. I doubt he knows anything about what they are." Still she asks the question, seeing if he knows anything else about the lord he hadn't mentioned yet. She also asks how many Kirshacka there are, just the 1 or multiple.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Thursday April 23rd, 2020 12:59:31 PM "Seems like we'll need to deal with this Lord, his undead minions, and the purple worm or worms. Once we remove them from the equation we can probably "convince" the trogs to go back home, then the kobolds can go home, and the drow can have their home back. Ancient Evil destroyed and everything back to normal." Zander shakes his head at how simple that sounds as he looks over at the hole, knowing now what made it.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Thursday April 23rd, 2020 1:01:38 PM
Dorbin smiles as the lady takes his hand. He says, "I would be honored to protect you."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Thursday April 23rd, 2020 7:28:26 PM "No one?" Carver asks about those who can understand Celestial. He guesses he'll need to learn a few more then....
DM Robert - " I'm sorry, I draw a line at Evil that attacks us first." Thursday April 23rd, 2020 8:29:13 PM Carver tries to engage the group in a Celestial conversation. However, the group appears to be but simple folk and don't understand a word he says. And besides the Troglodytes only understand Draconic, so speaking in common is perfectly safe.
Micah tries to concentrate on the magic items.
Spellcraft 19 - potions, one on each Trog grunt. Cure moderate wounds Spell craft 18 - potions on the Trog caster Cure moderate wounds 2 - scrolls on the trog caster --- I think Dorbin can get these with read magic Spellcraft 33 - wand on the trog caster wand of invisibility 9 charges Spellcraft 25 - cloak on the trog caster cloak of resistance +1 Spellcraft 18 - potion on the trog champion Cure moderate wounds Spellcraft 15 - belt on the trog champion Spellcraft 25 - cloak on the trog champion Cloak of resistance +1 Spellcraft 19 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H1 Spellcraft 31 - bolts in a bolt clip for the crossbow on H2 +1 frost bolts Spellcraft 18 - chainmail off each H +1 Chainmail Spellcraft 21 - longswords off each H +1 longswords
Stock thinks the party can travel down the purple worm highway. And no, you can't do what the kobolds did because they used the archway portal and then disabled it.
Stohp translates Stock's question.
The trog shrugs in response. "Never seen in person the master, just do what chief says and he gots them hooded ones with him. Just the one Kirshacka, he is under master's control does not bother us."Which might give you pause, after all, how can someone control a purple worm...must be some powerful magic going on there.
Stohp excellently sums up what has happened. Have yourself a hero point. For clarification lizard folk can refer to all lizard humanoid species, so yes Troglodytes are a form of lizard folk.
Zanderallen contemplates the steps needed to restore order. Except that 'convincing an inheriently evil race to pack up and move back to where they moved from might not be that easy... or likely.
Dorbin escorts Lady Yasume into the weaving house.
Sid??? again???
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Micah hurridly goes through the magic gear and then leaves it where it's lying along with the and 12 pouches taken off the troglodytes and skeletal champions.
Entering the weaving house Dorbin and Micah see that the doors have been broken open. Inside the first floor is full of bins of spider silk. There are numerous spinning wheels scattered around the room. Along the back are shelves of dyes and barrels for dying the spun spider silk. A few bins are overturned but it is obvious that the troglodytes did not have much time to get in and mess things up. The second floor hosts a myriad amount of different size looms and some sewing tables. Here is where the spider silk/thread/yarn is turned into fabric and then turned into garments. The third floor is an arrangement of open work spaces. Each appears to serve a different purpose, a few are design offices where clothes are designed, but over half appear to be the workshop of wizards. Indeed it appears that magical vestments are part of what the Drow will be selling in the near future on the Float.
Lady Yasume turns to Dorbin. "We have several tomes of magic that our learned mages are trying their hands at in creating some magical garments. Perhaps you'd like to stay awhile and learn the craft yourself?"
Meanwhile...Stohp...and anyone with her and the 'prisoner'. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice the prisoner is slowly shifting position, edging away, he has not gotten far, only a few inches from where you originally 'set' him down.}
And there's still the unopened bags, and some crossbow bolts with some substance smeared on the tips, not the magical bolts.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 d20=1 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 3:16:30 AM
(Stohp can't actually fail that roll with a +16, and I never said she let go of the Trogg, she just started talking to him.) Stohp tugs on the prisoner, pulling him back where he was. "No trying to escape. There's a lot of people here with sharp weapons that will likely react badly if you try it. Besides from all you've said going back would just end in you being given to the Lord and suffering some horrible fate for talking to us. Your fate is up to the drow, not me, but from what you've said they won't be nearly as bad as whatever awaits you with the lord."
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used d20+8=16 ; Friday April 24th, 2020 9:27:29 AM
Stock grunts a smile at Stohp. He then nods to Carver. "I'm not sure what you said but it seems like you want to poke your lance in this guy. I get it. I'm not sure how the rest of the crew will take it but I'm sure their purple worm won't hesitate to eat me if I'm already taken prisoner so I'm not sure why it should be different."
He then heads to the unopened bags to inspect them.
========== Perception - autopass Sense Motive 16 on Carver
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Friday April 24th, 2020 9:32:06 AM
Bartomus just kept looking about the opening and then back at the area of the fight. Then back at the opening. Stock shared with everyone that the opening had been made by a purple worm and Bartomus stayed quiet. As the talk with the captured wizard provided a bit more background, Bartomus realized that the hadn't asked a few questions.
"Where did it go?" Bartomus stood as he asked the question somewhat absently, but then focused. "Ask him where the worm went? Where it came from? Who controlled it? Are there more that they can use? The hooded ones, how many of those are about the Chief?"
His questions came along with his steps as he approached Stock and Stohp with the captured trog. "Then ask yourselves this, why would something need books and scrolls, unless there was something that might have been imprisoned a long time ago? Maybe we should ask the Drow if there are legends about something being kept in the mountain or locked within its depths?"
Micah (John) HP: 80/80 AC: 27/12/27 CMD:18 Friday April 24th, 2020 10:32:33 AM
Micah surveys the operation with a craftsman's eye. Although not familiar with the specifics of textile manufacture, he can relate the various functions to those of the smithy in which he grew up.
When the lady asks her question of Dorbin, his face pales in realization. Unconsciously holding his breath, he awaits Dorbin's reply fearing that the lure of gaining this new knowledge may tempt the young wizard to separate from the Shields. Not Pesmer again," he thinks, reflecting on the first wizard to be a part of the Silver Shields.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Friday April 24th, 2020 12:05:34 PM
Not seeing any further information to gain from the prisoner Zander leaves the trog in Stohp's capable hands. He heads over to Lady Yasume and scowls upon seeing what is going on. "Lady Yasume, a moment please. I think we've learned just about everything these trogs know. Since we are acting on your behalf and they invaded your city we will be turning them over to you. It seems the trogs have been drafted by some evil power from the lower depths that commands undead and a purple worm. I think the basics of the current plan is take a tunnel down, find and destroy the worm, the undead, and the leader, and bash enough trog heads until the remaining ones are convinced to leave. I hesitate to ask but would any of your clerics be able to provide Lesser Restoration, the poison those undead were using has left me a little woozy?" ---------------------------- 5 Str damage
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Friday April 24th, 2020 1:14:21 PM
Dorbin gazes in amazement at the different types of silk garments. When Yasmine mentions the magical research, his eyes get quite wide. He looks over at Micah, and then back at Yasmine. He says, "I'm sure the Silver Shields could survive without me for a short time..."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Friday April 24th, 2020 4:58:13 PM
"Did he say, 'Armoured Worm'? What is an 'Armoured Worm' and why does it make me feel like the floating city in a lake of high level predator turtles is the comforting place to be?"
DM Robert - "I'm sure the Silver Shields could survive without me for a short time..." d4=3 ; d4=2 ; Saturday April 25th, 2020 12:23:18 PM
Stohp tells the Trog he's not going anywhere, with a firm grab thrown in.
Stock senses that Carver is not happy and checks the pouches/bags.
Bartomus asks many questions.
Micah examines the weaving building. He has a slight sense of dread.
Zanderallen turns to ask Lady Yasume a question, but she is deep in the weaving building...
Dorbin looks around fascinated.
Sid wants more information about this armored worm.
Carver ... (technically posted twice last turn, but nothing from this turn).
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Stock looks in the dead's bad guys pouches and finds, a lot of small uncut gems totaling 960 gp, and 443 gold pieces.
Bartomus asked where it came from. The trog answers, "It came from sleep place and went up tunnels and then dug this one, we followed. When it hit surface it backs out and then goes down and around to main tunnel. Long walk to get up here. Many hours."
B - Who controlled it? - already answered, the evil 'lord' that appears to have cowed the Troglodyte chieftan.
B - Are there more that they can use? - already answered, there's only 1.
B - The hooded ones, how many of those are about the Chief? The trog shrugs, "They come and go. Sometimes none, sometimes, one, sometimes more."like I'm going to tell you the full complement of baddies. ;-P
Bartomus informs Sid that purple worms naturally have plates of chitinous armor. That is what the Trog is referring to when he says armored, purple worms are not soft and squishy.
At this time reinforcements arrive in the form of Lady Larvanya, with 4 elite looking body guards and 30 foot soldiers. Lady Larvanya nods, "I see we have chosen well in seeking experienced adventurers."
When Zanderallen starts to ask about healing, and realizes that Lady Yasume is gone, Lady Larvanya says, "Not a problem." and promptly casts Lesser Restoration twice upon Zanereallen. She then says, "Does anyone else need healing?"
Bartomus can then ask his question about legends about something being kept in the mountain or locked within its depths? Lady Yasume contemplates the matter. "It is hard to say, we have lived apart from our less desirable brethren for centuries. A millennium or more ago, when the surface Drow first came to the surface, they left the catacombs and warrens beneath the earth and emerged in the great forest. It is said our people dwelled there for many years, until the forest became evil and the lizard folk and green dragons made war upon us. Then our ancestors fled to this mountain top and built this city. I would presume that since our ancestors left the underWold in this general vicinity that there may indeed be old passages that still connect down there."
Carver still having detect evil up, since that was what he was last doing, can detect no evil among the drow that just showed up.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 Sunday April 26th, 2020 12:58:05 AM "So kill the Chief or we kill that that controls what made that," Bartomus gestured at the hole. He shrugged and continued, "so do we spend hours walking down into that hole, probably triggering a whole bunch of nasty look-a-likes to that thing. Or, by any chance any stories about a scary don't open this special door or this tunnel cause it's where the daytime nasties live in the really dark places of the mountain?"
He turned back to Lady Yasume as he asked that question.
Stock (JonM) HP: 83/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Monday April 27th, 2020 9:40:19 AM
Stock nods at the healer and says, "Maybe a touch of regular healing for me before we are on our way...it will save Micah and Z doing it.
...Alright then, I'm ready. Shall we head off down the tunnel? I can take point if need be."
========== Did the tunnel look generally straight or was the worm curving on its way to the surface?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 Monday April 27th, 2020 11:09:09 AM
Zanderallen thanks Lady Larvanya for the healing and gathers with the Shields, "Looks like only way up and down the mountain right now is these tunnels till we find the kobold's portal key down below, which we need to get a description of. So down the tunnel and let's start knocking some heads until they take us to their leader. Now where did Dorbin get to?" Zander heads into the weaving house looking for the young wizard.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Monday April 27th, 2020 1:35:45 PM
Dorbin continues to explore the inner reaches of the weaving building with Lady Yasume, perhaps starting to look for some out of the way corners to explore...
When Dorbin gives his answer, Micah's head drops in resignation. Then he lifts his face back up and lets out a sigh. "Dorbin," he says sincerely, "I think you will find much satisfaction here. I truly am happy for you. Before you get too distracted here, how about we go and inform the others." He waits for the young wizard to join him back into the street.
He hears some of their discussion, but does not think upon any of it too much.
========== Know Arcana 8 to identify this "purple worm"
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d20+7=9 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=23 ; Monday April 27th, 2020 3:18:50 PM
Carver indicates that a little physical healing would do him well, when healing is offered. Thinking on Purple Worms (know:Arcana 9) Carver may have heard of them and all he knows, is that they're called purple, so he figures they must be actually purple. He examines the Belt and crossbow to see if he can figure out what they are. (Belt 26, crossbow 23) Carver is not interested in going into the factory, unless he hears screaming, he plans on staying outside.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Monday April 27th, 2020 6:32:05 PM
"Stock please, if anyone gets the honor of walking in front looking for anything mean and nasty, it is me. So," he says in a lower voice, "is it me or is Dorbin and our guide getting closer?" He chuckles a bit, "Didn't think he had it in him or that he'd aim so high."
Sid waits with Stock until the others are ready.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Monday April 27th, 2020 7:07:32 PM
Stohp brings up a more immediate concern. "What should we do with the prisoner? This is your city and your laws so I presume you have a place to keep him in custody. They don't seem to know the city is occupied, or at least he didn't, so I personally suggest leniency. After all they only broke into a few empty buildings. Well, they did fight us, but while under the thumb of those robed guys."
DM Robert - "Before you get too distracted here, how about we go and inform the others." Monday April 27th, 2020 8:20:16 PM
Bartomus asks the Drow if there are any rumors or legends they have about what's under the mountain.
Stock would like some healing. Yes the tunnel was a straight descent for about 200 feet and then starts bending counter clockwise. No one went to the bend.
Zanderallen states the only way down is the worm highway. He asks about the gate portal that led to the lower levels.
Dorbin continues exploring.
Micah asks Dorbin if maybe he ought to take the opportunity to say goodbye to the Silver Shields.
Carver examines the Belt and crossbow to see if he can figure out what they are.
Sid waits with Stock until the others are ready, silently smiling at Dorbin's earlier predicament.
Stohp turns the prisoners over to the Drow.
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Lady Yasume not being present yet, Lady Larvanya responds to Bartomus. "I'm afraid there's none that I have ever heard. You see it was a very long time ago. Why It'lal was Abandoned about 1,400 years ago. That was before I was born. I seem to remember by grandmother speaking of loosing to the reptiles during the wars. The Crying Wood was becoming too angry and our magic could no longer deflect it's sense's from us. I'm not sure how long before that the well for lack of a better term the surface Drow left the underWold."
Lady Larvanya will channel energy several times until everyone is fully healed. You notice that the wounded Troglodytes were also brought over for healing. But not until after they were manacled.
Lady Larvanya turns to what you assume is the ranking Drow guard. "See to the prisoners confinement. Make sure they are well guarded, we don't want them breaking free and possibly finding some way to sneak back down to where-ever and warning anyone." The guards start leading the prisoners away. Though they don't share any common language the guards manage to make their instructions known to the Troglodytes. Lady Larvanya calls out to the guards, "Make sure to feed them."
Lady Larvanya then returns her attention to the Silver Shields and explains, "The portal gates are just as they sound, they each have a keystone, which is naturally at the top of the arch. But it also has a keyhole carved into it. The key is placed in the keystone thus activating the gate. They key that activated the gate to the mines was silver and had a several small rubies in the key loop."
Caver examines the loot. The belt is a belt of giant strength +2, the crossbow is only masterwork, but the other crossbow 'clip' contains 5, +1 Frost Bolts.
Lady Yasume turns to Dorbin. "I think we should bet back to the others and let them know nothing was disturbed." She leads Dorbin back outside. Lady Yasume and ... Micah ... and ... and Dorbin exit the Weaving House. "There was nothing disturbed too badly within." She announces. Seeing Lady Larvanya she walks over to her.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Lady Yasume quietly speaks to Lady Larvanya "I believe, that yonder mage may wish to stay with us and help in the creation of our magical garments."}
Stock (JonM) HP: 96/96; AC: 21/20/12; DR 1/-; CMD: 27; Rage: 2 of 24 used Tuesday April 28th, 2020 8:58:30 AM
Stock nods thanks to Lady Larvanya for the healing. Then he notices and hears the comments about Dorbin staying. He give a long look at Dorbin and nods. "If you stay behind, Dorbin, I get it. Nobody will think you are a coward. You've honored us this long." He stares at Emily Jasmine for a long moment before kneeling end extending his hand.
========== Autopass Perception Check
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 94/94 AC: 29 T: 13 FF: 28 CMD: 24 d20+5=15 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 10:05:56 AM
Satisfied that the prisoners are taken care of appropriately, Zander turns his attention to the hole. He files away Yasume's statement, that could be dealt with once they were back. He shifts his gear around a little to make sure it's balanced. "Anything else we need to take care of before we descend? The longer we wait around the more suspicious they'll be of their raiding party not making it back. I'd rather not disturb the nest before we're in it." ----------------------- Perception 15
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:53/53 CMD:16] Tuesday April 28th, 2020 12:54:26 PM
Dorbin addresses the group, "Yes, I will stay with these people for a time, I think I can help them a great deal. I can learn a lot here and take that back to the Float as well. I assume you're going to head down into the tunnels -- please look for me on your return, perhaps I will have enough to return with you to the Float at that time."
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character Tuesday April 28th, 2020 2:40:49 PM
Carver eyes the supplies they took from the dead/prisoners. "Mind if I snag one of the longsword and that invisibility wand? Since I'm most likely not be stealthy at all, it should be helpful. As to being ready, no time like the present to get going." Carver has the lance out, to use it as light, since he can't see in the dark... yet.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:59/59 AC: 19; Melee +7 +1CrvrSpell;Perc+12;Heal+9 d8+1 d20+12=30 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 4:08:26 PM "I hate to say this, but we need to either go after these folks down there now, or make every effort to hide the bodies from this attack, while awaiting their next raiding party to sneak behind them and descend," he said as he looked at Dorbin. "A magical, spider silk top in my size, Dorbin would be really cool."
"I think Carver having the invisibility wand makes sense, not really sure what I should grab out of all of that, but gotta say that purple worm really has me a bit concerned," he added.
Micah clasps hands with Dorbin in farewell with a wordless nod.
After the young wizard moves away, he returns to the matters at hand. He nods agreement with Carver's suggestion to keep the sword and wand. "I will take one of the cloaks," he informs the others as he inspects it before donning it. "Who can make use of the belt? I can use it, but would prefer it go to anyone who might put it to better use? Stock, you should take at least one of the potions. If no one else takes them, I will grab a crossbow and the frost bolts. Or Bart, maybe you and I should split them?"
He helps with the disposition of the newly acquired items deliberately and methodically, wordlessly communication his agreement with the consensus to proceed down the tunnel. He realizes the scrolls were never identified, "Carver, now that Dorbin is separating from the Shields, you are our resident arcanist. Can you possibly identify these scrolls?"
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Stohp (Mitch) HP: 37/60 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (14 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) swim speed 30 Tuesday April 28th, 2020 6:03:33 PM
Stohp says her goodbyes to Dorbin.
Carver (JohnC) AC 21 (23)/10/22, CMB 11, CMD 24, HP 59/66, +4 v Fear if within 10', Speed 65' Character d100=91 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2020 6:34:15 PM "Sure, I can do that, it may take a few tries for me to cast read magic, but luckily it's one of the first I learned. Oh, any extra healing, I'll be glad to take, my armor may reduce the damage, but it sure doesn't prevent them from hitting me."
Carver manages to get Read Magic cast on the first try and identifies the spell Scrolls as well.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 6; CMD: 16 Speed: 30ft, Swim 30ft.) Tuesday April 28th, 2020 7:28:59 PM
Sid pats Dorbin's back, "I'm going to miss you down there, be safe here." He pulls him in and says, "Good luck. Remember, a nice bottle of Red on a beautiful night and reciting a love sonnet is nice, just don't choose anything that takes you longer than an hour to recite, that's a little heavy for a first or second date." He good naturedly pats his back again and says to the group. "We should go now. We don't generally do waiting and we can still possibly get there before anyone has mobilized. Maybe."
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