DM Robert - "I'll turn you into a newt." Wednesday May 18th, 2022 5:59:09 PM Scene change. You each get 42,000 experience points for combat and role-playing.
Armalad continues her comments, and searches the prisoner. Bartomus prepares to tie the prisoner. Stohp goes outside. Delia is diplomatic. Stock demands some answers. Zanderallen heals everyone. Ohen dismisses the sphere. __________
Armalad dumps a sack of flour over Nightshade despite his protests. She then searches him. She finds a hidden knife down each boot and a knife strapped under the sleeves on his forearms. They are not magical but of superior craftsmanship. There is a pouch with 2000gp and a vile of some bluish sticky liquid. Spellcraft studded leather armor 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {+2 studded Leather}
Nightshade says, "Really you have trouble crossing the street. Didn't your mother show you how to look both ways? The contract came at 2pm. The gold and a very nice portrait of the target, with his name on the back, along with a list of places he could possibly be stashed. I of course deposited the gold in safe place."
The guard of 8 show up. It is led by Phaela Vala from the Palace Guard. They place heavy manacles on Nightshade. Phaela looks at Nightshade, "So we meet at last. Well you seem a little worse for ware all covered in flour like that." She then looks at you'all. "Well I guess you were up for this. I'm glad your on top of things. I'll send someone around with some lumber and things to board up your window.Note she only see's the lower window and is unaware of your damage upstairs as those windows open out to the lake.
The guards prepare to haul Nightshade away.
Drezz says, "Well I've got to work on my speech. Do you happen to have any parchment and pens?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday May 18th, 2022 10:55:10 PM "Um Captain, Lieutenant, Vala, there was a group and their bodies are all about here. They broke out numerous windows. We are going to need a repair crew eventually, not now, but eventually. "
Bartomus explained and pointed about the main room and then indicated that there were broken windows upstairs.
"How do you suggest we get rid of the bodies of those that came with him, but were removed from this world?"
Armalad (Hugh) HP 57/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+24=42 ; Wednesday May 18th, 2022 11:12:33 PM
Spellcraft: 42
Armalad says to her friends, "The Studded Leather is +2."
Before they cart Nightshade off she asks, "Where is the picture of Drezz? I would like to examine it."
To Drezz she says, "Alas I do not have any parchment, pens or ink bottles but I can go and procure them. I need more flour. A lot more flour. If they are going to keep sending invisible assailants at us then the supply I have is not enough. Does anyone else need anything mundane?" she asks the party
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday May 19th, 2022 7:57:51 AM
Stohp mentions the top floor windows and thanks the guard captain for the assistance. She'll fetch the parchment and pen for Drezz (there's certainly plenty in the building somewhere. If nowhere else Stohp would have some)
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 10/33 used Thursday May 19th, 2022 12:07:16 PM
As the situation begins to calm down, Stock gets to work cleaning up the broken glass. Every once in a while he trips over an invisible body and grunts annoyance.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 56/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Thursday May 19th, 2022 2:07:27 PM
Delia will move around and try to pile all the invisible bodies in one corner of the room, unless air elementals dissolve once they die. If that is the case and any are still solid she when pull out her sword and stab it until it dies.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday May 19th, 2022 4:15:22 PM
Zander greets the guard captain and oversees the hand off of the prisoner. "Your assistance is appreciated, our hands are quite full without escorting talkative invisible assassins to the dungeon. Don't let him out of your sight." Zander barely manages to keep a straight face with his parting comment needing some humor to diffuse the stress of the attack.
Once parchment has been fetched, between Dorbin and Brit there was bound to be some lying around, he sits down with Drezz again. "So what message are you going to give to the people? By now I would guess the scene at the Cathedral has made it's way through the city, made even more elaborate every time it changes level. What is your vision for what you want to make the Float if elected Overlord?" Zanderallen realizes that this is an opportunity to potentially help shape future Float policy and he's curious about Drezz's opinions.
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 35/91, AC: 23(15T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Thursday May 19th, 2022 5:20:16 PM "I can help you with the other corpses, Captain, I believe I'm the only one who can see them. Although they were air elementals so maybe they've simply faded..."
DM Robert - "So what message are you going to give to the people?" Thursday May 19th, 2022 8:09:21 PM
Bartomus mentions the other damage points. Armalad identifies the armor. Stohp gets some parchment and pen. Stock starts sweeping up. Delia wanders around looking for the air elementals. Zanderallen wants to know Drezz's goals. Ohen also wonders about the aerial servants. _____
Nightshade says to Armalad. "It's in my residence. And I'm not going to be telling you where it is."
Ohen can affirm that the bodies of the aerial servants were slowly dissipating, as though unraveling and rejoining with the air while they waited for the guards to show up. It was a bit unsettling and he opted not to share the details with everyone. As these creatures were not summoned as the summon monster spell they did not instantly return to their home plains. Indeed someone had to call them to this plain and then negotiate with them to have them go after Drezz.
Nightshade will volunteer that he was not working with the aerial servants. However, when some other invisible opponents were attacking he used it as an opportunity because he was not about to share the bounty.
Phaela then hands each of you a certificate and a finely worked wallet. Inside the wallet is a gold star. "I was able to get you named honorary commissioners in the city guard. That will give you some clout with the guard. Don't go abusing the privilege." She then smacks herself in the head lightly. "Oh by the way." She digs out a parchment and hands it to Ohen. "This came to the City Council."
Ohen see's that is a letter, General Delivery, The Float, Ohen Kuldrven. Ohen recognizes his father's handwriting on the envelope. Ohen only Highlight to display spoiler: {fill in as you want}
Drezz thinks about what Zanderallen asked. "Well my campaign points were about --Make the giant turtles a protected species and have monstrologer clerics on hand to better take care of them. --Structure work on the lower levels. One of the corner pillars is decaying from the inside out as evidenced by the collapse of the stairs in the pillar 2 years ago. --official registration with not just the WLA, but the city for all adventuring groups that wish to call the Floating City home. --official registration and licensing of all bounty hunters and a code of conduct established for how they will operate within 60 miles of the Floating City."
He pauses in thought. "I guess I'm going to have to say something about the Lords of Diamond as well. Should I give the full explanation of the plan do you think?"
Phaela watches the guards leave. "First off the site for the speeches has been picked. It's going to be in front of Flower's Temple. Candidates will be inside the temple until called to the stand. The stand is going to be built raised so everyone can see the candidate speaking. It's been scheduled for 2pm tomorrow." She looks around, "Do you think this is the best place to hole up? Though I really don't see anyone offering to take you in right now? Any chance you have some anti-location magic handy? Wait I don't want to know, the less I know the better. Here take these." She hands you 3 feather tokens.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Friday May 20th, 2022 12:10:28 AM
Armalad says to Phaela, "If you can get the location of his residence out Nightshade I for one would like to see that painting of Drezz."
Armalad says to Drezz, "Well if you explain the Lords of Diamonds evil plan do you think it will make them want to kill you more or less? I mean on the one hand the cat is out of the bag as it were but on the other hand you do kind of make yourself a thorn in their side. Do you need us to retrieve that evidence you stashed prior to your speech if you decide to explain the bit about the Lords of Diamonds and their nefarious agenda?"
After the guard leaves Armalad says to the party, "If I go to the catacombs I can buy some material components for some spells that should help. If I get some crushed diamond dust and some crushed jade I can make Drezz not show up by certain divination spells for 9 hours per 50 gp of diamond dust and casting of , that is unless the caster of the spell overcomes my protection which may or may not be possible as my background does make me not as powerful magically as a straight up wizard with my experience, alternatively I can get 250 gold worth of crushed jade and with each casting of false vision I can ward a 40 foot radius with an illusion of my design for 9 hours. Apparently there is no way to resist that illusion either so that might be the better plan and I can buy 3 portions of jade dust and 3 portions of diamond dust with the gold I have the problem is I won't be able to cast them until tomorrow. I was thinking I create a tiny hut we hang out in and then ward a 40 foot radius around the tiny hut with an image of an empty room. We have total concealment inside the tiny hut from those physically outside and if anyone scries on drezz all they'll get is the illusion of an empty room. Heck we could put the tiny hut in a room that is 40 feet or smaller and then make the illusion of the room the tiny hut is in resemble another room somewhere else. So I guess I'm off to the catacombs then."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday May 20th, 2022 8:13:48 AM "Everyone's going to be wondering about your association wit the lords. The other candidates will use it against you if you don't reveal you've been investigating them." Stohp points out. "It also sounds like two groups of enemies, so probably two people who want Drezz dead. Probably two lords of diamonds, we can expect more attempts."
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 10/33 used Friday May 20th, 2022 9:58:15 AM
Stock reluctantly accepts the badge and tucks it away. With a slow drawl he says, "My hypocrisy knows no bounds."
He then says to Drezz, "At this point, you want to control the narrative. You have to get your version of the TRUTH out there. Especially since you already have people trying to kill you."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday May 20th, 2022 11:58:18 AM
Zanderallen thanks Phaela as you hands over the badges, "I give you my word we will only use the power in times of need, thank you. As for staying here, this might not be the greatest fortress in the world, but it is home and we know everything about it. Sounds good for the speech tomorrow, we'll have people there early to secure overlooking rooftops." He nods as he accepts the feather tokens, tucking them into a pouch.
"I like that plan Armalad, both for if we get attacked here and if we get attacked at the speech. Plan is we get Drezz off the platform, inside the temple if possible, if not then inside a tiny hut.
Zander considers Drezz's points. "As they've said, the cat is out of the bag. I don't think you go naming names yet, but you've got to get people to believe you're one of them, not a Lord of Diamond bent on extorting them and the city. Give them the story, plain and simple, without going into details. Then drop it and move into your main points. You've got my vote with those goals."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 56/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Friday May 20th, 2022 1:14:23 PM
Delia will whistle for Hawky and tell him to follow Nightshade. If there are any problems he should return and Alert (which involves cawing loudly at Delia's face) and if they contain the assassin safely he should just return to her.
She'll listen intently to Drezz's campaign points and nod slightly once he finishes. She'll add quietly, "Hopefully the Shields being your personal guards will lend a bit of truth to not really being a Diamond Lord."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 35/91, AC: 23(15T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Saturday May 21st, 2022 12:28:44 PM
Ohen will take the letter and carefully read it, getting a little bit sad as he does.
"Ah, well I was hoping my father would take advantage of the opportunities here in the Float and stay, but it looks like he is moving on.
"I was hoping to remain a Silver Shield, there is much good to be done here, but I guess it is not to be. The Wold is a dangerous place for a traveling merchant, and family comes first.
"I suppose this is goodbye, I will be taking my things and helping my father load up."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm sure you guys have noticed my terrible posting recently. Play by post just isn't working for me. I'll post one more time Sunday or Monday. It's been fun! Punch some diamonds for me!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Saturday May 21st, 2022 12:46:48 PM "So they were just creatures of air then," Bartomus said to Ohen as he explained what exactly were the other assailants. He then beamed when they were informed that they were honorary commissioners in the City Guard and repeated it a bit louder than the whisper that he intended. "We fancy, honorary commissioners in the City Guard."
"Wait, wait, there's a pillar rotting? Is that normal, I mean I think on a floating city that probably needs to be an immediate focus. Just saying. Oh, and I like that turtle idea. Turtles are awesome, everyone would want to make sure they are well cared for. Not sure about the other stuff, I once heard someone say though, "taxation is the price of civilization." Bartomus added. He listened to the others discuss what Drezz should share about the Lord of Diamonds and something just made him nervous.
"So, do you have your investigation materials somewhere or with someone in case things go wrong? I mean they tried killing you to silence you. If you say had copies in places where they are suddenly revealed if something were to happen to you, that might add more reason to protect you. I mean if there was a spell that would trigger your allegations to appear on the walls of buildings if you were killed, and you shared that if you were to die everyone in the float would know who the actual lords of diamonds were, would they kill you?"
DM Robert - "I suppose this is goodbye, I will be taking my things and helping my father load up." Saturday May 21st, 2022 2:36:16 PM
Armalad asks some questions. Stohp theorizes. Stock remembers some wise words, badges? we don't need no stinking badges. Of course context is everything. Zanderallen talks plans. Delia tells Hawky what to do. all is well, your hawk will return with nothing to report. Ohen makes an announcement. Bartomus makes some political commentary. ______________
The guards depart along with Phaela. Hawky follows them and eventually returns to Delia and just lands and starts preening its feathers.
Ike Holmes shows up with some lumber and a few workmen. He quickly see's to boarding up the windows. Then he proceeds to start taking measurements of the interiors. He says, "I've gotten a commission to reinforce your walls. I'll need to take measurements, and of course we will have to reinforce certain load bearing points." He nods to Stock, Stohp, and Bartomus, "I understand you practice a bit in the crafts. I'm thinking stonework for reinforcement of your outer walls. It would probably be best to build it as a secondary interior wall. The weight load will have to be fixed from underneath. I understand there's a sewer entrance here? We might be able to get under the main structure and reinforce from there. This place was originally a warehouse and probably built to minimum code requirements. I like to go beefier on code because minimum is sometimes too minimum."
Drezz takes your comments in stride making notes on the paper he's working on. "But don't you think that by having the city register adventurers it would encourage those that don't wish to partake of the WLA? I mean from what I've heard not everyone wants to be a member. It's not really a taxation thing its more of an encouragement for other opportunities for people." He will work on his speech for awhile.
Where are you going to have him sleep? um... What's your watch order?
And we bid farewell to Ohen. He will be missed.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+8=25 ; Saturday May 21st, 2022 4:57:20 PM "Sir, I think you have a better understanding of how best to do this, but I like that we also ensure we exceed the code standards. I mean us taurs aren't all that light and I don't think I want to come crashing down from the practice room into someone else's bedroom." Bartomus offered in response to Mr. Holmes' suggestions on the improvement of the headquarters building. After they worked out where their guest would be staying, Bartomus well lend a hand to Holmes and his crew if he was willing to have some assistance.
"I am going to suggest that we keep Drezz either down here and maybe between the pillars on something we can set up to make him comfy; or, in the workshop. What do you all think?" Bartomus asked his fellow Shields.
Crafting - 25 to assist with the inspection and work on the HQ. Bartomus can take the second watch
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Sunday May 22nd, 2022 10:16:34 PM
Armalad says, "I think Drezz should sleep someplace centrally located where one of us can stand guard at various times. Despite being an elf I need my undisturbed rest for 8 hours to plan new spells. Even though it kind of goes against my normal strategy I wonder if I should prepare some arcane sight or see invisibility n addition to any tiny huts or spells that thwart scrying. The thing I'd be worried against the most during the speech would be some kind of ranged attack. I would cast protection from arrows but the DR on that is overcome by magic so I'm not sure if it would be that useful. Can anyone throw up a wind wall while he was talking? That might be the most useful defense against the assassins bolt or bow. Once I start preparing some tiny huts each day we can put Drezz in a tiny hut to sleep and he will have total concealment for 9 hours. I have to stay in the tiny hut but I can do my 8 hours rest in the hut."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+15=35 ; d4=1 ; d20+17=19 ; Monday May 23rd, 2022 8:48:54 AM
Stohp says her goodbyes to Ohen then makes the obvious suggestion. "Put him in Ohen's room. He doesn't need it anymore, and it's on one of the upper floors allowing us to better secure it."
She'll help with fortifying the building and take first watch. She'll keep an eye on the contractors as they work to make sure none of them were paid by a Diamond to add something subtle that will be a problem later (perception 19, to watch the workers, and craft: carpentry 35 to help with the work and double check for potential problems/sabatoge).
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 10/33 used Monday May 23rd, 2022 9:03:44 AM
Stock leans in to Holmes and says in a low voice, "No disrespect Ike, but if you're doing any stonework, do you have any dwarves on your team?"
He then helps Drezz to move in and offers to take fourth watch.
"I don't remember ever setting a watch order at home. Do you all think there's a chance that the Diamonds aren't done with Drezz?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday May 23rd, 2022 3:51:44 PM
Zanderallen says good bye to Ohen, wishing him all the best.
"We do now have an empty bedroom. The window will need to be reinforced. But it should be a safe enough spot. We know for a fact that two hits were put out on Drezz. The air elementals and Nightshade were not the same contract. So I do not think the Diamonds are done with him." Zander will direct Ike to stoutly barricade the window to Ohen's old room, even if it wasn't broken.
"For protecting Drezz during the speech, I have some divine protections I can place upon him, but in the event of an attack I will remain near him. I have a thought on how to remove him from harm's way."
Zanderallen agrees to take 3rd watch
Delia (Hannah) HP: 56/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Monday May 23rd, 2022 4:10:40 PM
Delia wishes Ohen the best and gives him a couple awkward goodbye shoulder pats.
She then volunteers herself and Hawky for 5th watch. For the speech the next day she asks, "Now that Ohen had to leave, can anyone see invisible things? We'd be a lot more vulnerable this time."
Ohen Kuldrven (Jacob H) HP: 35/91, AC: 23(15T, 20 I, 20F, 19CMD); Permanent: Arcane Sight(120'), Darkvision(60'), See Invis Monday May 23rd, 2022 5:12:56 PM "Yes, that's a good idea, Drezz can have my room, I'll clean out my stuff."
Ohen says his goodbyes, grabs his stuff, and goes off to other adventures.
DM Robert - "Do you all think there's a chance that the Diamonds aren't done with Drezz?" Monday May 23rd, 2022 6:05:33 PM
Bartomus is suitable impressed with Ike's knowledge and knows the work will be in competent hands. Armalad proposes strategy. Stohp suggests a strategy. No actual work is starting now (except boarding up of the windows-you may consider them secured), Ike is just taking measurements and checking things out. Stock wants to make sure stonework is done by the masters. Zanderallen thinks things aren't done yet. Delia wonders about seeing invisible things. Ohen leaves. ______________________
For those wondering about invisibility problems....
Knowledge Arcane 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Glyphs of Warding covers an area and invisibility isn't proof against it; the Alarm also protects a zone/area} Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {some animals have Blindsense like Bats, or tremorsense like EARTH ELEMENTAL} Knowledge Dungeoneering 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {caltraps could be spread upon an area of the floor, or even flour, anything walking through the area will leave tacks, either in blood or flour.}
Um....everyone roll a perception check for their watch time....
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=19 ; d20+7=19 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 12:54:11 AM "Hey, I had an idea. Wouldn't an earth elemental like the one at the temple be able to know where things were moving? I mean I think it would work, right?' Bartomus said as he came back from his walk about with Ike. "Oh, we don't need to worry about Ike. He definitely knows his wood. He's treat us well I am certain."
Bartomus eventually wandered off, got something to eat and took a quick nap. He pulled himself up and made his way over to where Stohp was on guard.
"Ok, friend, I'm your relief. Head on out to get some shut-eye. Anything to share? Bartomus asked?
Perception - 19 Knowledge nature - 19
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+22=39 ; d20+22=32 ; d20+12=18 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 1:27:20 AM
(Know Arcana: 39, Know Nature: 32, Know Dungeon: 12)
Armalad says to Ohen, "Take care. I wish I could have gotten to know you better. I think despite the guild's haughty attitudes toward spontaneous casters you folks are a-ok in my book."
Armalad says to the Others, "Well as I said I can cast see invisibility on myself which would last 90 minute per casting, technically if I prepared 2 I could give one to Joker as well and we would have two folks that could see invisiblity. Actually if the assailants are within a certain area and Joker has the wand of silent image and the ability to see invisibiltity he could use the illusion to paint where the invisible folks were like Ohen did. I would say though with such a limited window of seeing invisibility we probably save it till we know there are invisible things about. I also can prepare alarm which can detect invisible things but I can't do Glyph of Warning as that is a cleric spell. Buying those material components pretty much tapped me out of my funds but I do have 12 one pound sacks of flour now so if we needed to spill some on the floor to detect tracks we could and if we see tracks in the flour we can't account for I could cast see invisibility on myself and/or my familiar and we deal with them. The earth elemental is a good idea, if anyone can do anything with a bat that would work or caltrops going back to material solutions but like I said, I'm kind of out of cash after buying the material components I need to ward Drezz against scrying. I have 54 hours of warding total between the components I bought. 3 of those 9 hour periods would allow us to ward a 40 foot radius area where we keep Drezz for 9 hours with an illusion of my design and that would be whatever anyone scrying on Drezz would see. The other 9 hour portions would protect Drezz from various divinations directly unless whoever was trying to spy him could overcome my warding which is possible since my eclectic training weakened my caster level versus a dedicated wizard. The trade-offs were worth it in my opinion but this is one of my weaknesses."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+20=22 ; d20+16=24 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 1:29:35 AM
(OOC: Forgot Perception)
Armalad : 22 Joker: 24
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=12 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 7:09:24 AM
Stohp will help with the boarding of windows. She's fairly alert during her watch (perception 29)
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 10/33 used d20+19=35 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 9:30:21 AM
Stock isn't entirely sure the watch is necessary but he plays along. He does stop himself from working in the workshop during his watch though. Instead he starts widdling a piece of drift wood, leaving a pile of wood shavings on the floor in the main area.
============ Perception 35
Delia (Hannah) HP: 56/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+29=47 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+12=14 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 9:43:47 AM
Before resting, Delia casts darkvision and longstrider on herself in case something happens in the night. Once Stock wakes her up, Delia will silently prowl the halls of HQ, listening for anything out of place in the normal sounds of the Float. Hawky is right outside Drezz's door the whole time.
========== D Stealth: 47 D Perception: 26 H Perception: 14
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=23 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 2:20:13 PM "I can't add anything to stopping invisible attackers but I can place substantial divine protections on Drezz before he has to expose himself to give his speech. Delay Poison will prevent poison from affecting him, atleast until the spell runs out. Shield Other will allow me to take some of the harm directed at him, as long as we can pick up a platinum ring. Magic Circle against Evil will provide him protections as well as stop summoned creatures from being able to approach him, atleast evil ones. And finally Death Ward will give him considerable protection against death magic and powers. Except Death Ward they last for hours.
Zanderallen takes his watch extremely diligently, patrolling the hallways of the headquarters. -------------------------------------- Perception 23
DM Robert - "Ok, friend, I'm your relief. Head on out to get some shut-eye. Anything to share?" d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday May 24th, 2022 6:06:26 PM
Bartomus gets some rest and takes his watch. Armalad is full of information. Stohp helps out with the immediate repairs. Stock whittles while he watches. Delia practices her stealth as she watches. Zanderallen watches with diligence. _________________
Night passes uneventfully. At dawn there's a knock on the door. It's Happy again with a load of food for breakfast. He hands it through to you, reluctant to enter.[/b]"Here you go guys. I can have lunch here at 11am if you want."[/b]
Perception 15 for door answerer, Highlight to display spoiler: {The street outside is clear and it's quite.}
I don't believe anyone has established what is in the buildings next to you/around you? Am I wrong. Please let me know.
It's early in the morning, any plans?
Drezz still has work to do on his speech....though now he is practicing saying it out loud.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday May 24th, 2022 9:23:06 PM
Bartomys headed off to bed when his watch was done and then went to sleep. When he awoke, he went up to the rooftop and spent some time thinking of the day to come and his want for the day. When he finished his meditations, he worked his way back down to the first floor. He grabbed a bite to eat and listened to Drezz practice his speech.
"Do we just stay holed up here, or should we go and see what others are doing in this part of the Float?" Bartomus asked the others.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Tuesday May 24th, 2022 10:34:06 PM
Armalad thinks long and hard about her spell selection that day.
She tells the others, "I have prepared Alarm, multilple glitterdusts, true strikes and see invisibililty. I am also preparing detect thoughts and am planning to use it during the speech to read the crowd's thoughts. I also thought of another spell that could be useful called rope trick. We could secure Drezz and 7 others myself included in an extradimensional space if we needed to. I have also 2 Tiny Huts, 2 nondetections, a resilient sphere we could always use around Drezz also if it came to it considering it would trap him but protect him, not ideal but in a pinch if the choice is that or him dying probably preferable, and lastly false vision. I will figure I'll use 9 hours of the nondetection during the day and then at night we can use false vision on a 40 foot area that Drezz will sleep inside, preferably one where we put a tiny hut."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday May 25th, 2022 8:07:03 AM
(it has not been established but probably more warehouses? That's what the headquarters were)
"Probably best to hole up. If we go out then we're a target, capturing one of us would give our enemies leverage." Stohp says.
Stock (JonM) HP: 110/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 10/33 used Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:20:30 AM
Stock makes a noise, that sounds kind of like a laugh. "Maybe they could catch you Stohp...not me though.
Your point is taken though. I wouldn't want to have to come rescue any of you."
========== OOC - Is the street strangely quiet or just...normally so?
Stock (JonM) HP: 123/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 0/33 used Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:21:40 AM =========== Stat block fixed. Any chance we could heal the rest of the way?
Delia (Sub by JonM) d20+22=26 ; Wednesday May 25th, 2022 9:25:31 AM
Delia goes up to the roof and lets Hawky get some exercise. She paces around the roof, peaking over the edge at the street below looking for anything out of the ordinary.
Perception 26
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=22 ; Wednesday May 25th, 2022 3:11:20 PM
Zanderallen will expend more uses of his channel energy to get everyone healed up before everyone heads to bed. He greets Happy with a smile, "You've always been good to us Happy. Lunch at 11 would be perfect. Happy could you arrange for someone to pick up a platinum ring for me? Here's 50gp for it, I would go myself but..." He gives a meaningful look inside.
He tucks into breakfast with an appetite, making sure Drezz eats. He then offers his help in finalizing the speech. "No no no. With passion. People know you're the target of assassins. Let them know you're not afraid. That's better. Now we need to work on the wording. You're getting lost in the details, big picture, give them something to get excited about. Don't lose them in the paperwork." --------------- Zander can channel 3 times which is more than enough to top everyone off, especially with natural healing through rest.
Perception 22
DM Robert - "Probably best to hole up." Wednesday May 25th, 2022 5:57:50 PM
Bartomus wants to know the plan. Armalad narrates her spells. Stohp says they should hole up. Stock tends to agree. Delia takes a look. Zanereallen makes a request and helps Drezz.
_____________
Healing....I'm willing to say your characters would have been smart enough to have done that before you went to bed. So Zanderallen would still be at full lay on hands.
Healing in general, with no cleric that is a chink in your armor. Didn't you have a party wand of healing? Can't anyone that can cast that spell use the wand? Also do you want to pick up some healing potions in the catacombs?
Happy is startled by the request but quickly nods. "Sure no problem." He pauses, then says, "You know there's other's campaigning already? Posters going up and what not. They really are playing on him being a Lord of Diamond and despite the gods' will not a good thing to have as Overlord." He then sort of shrugs. "Just saying, ya know."
Knowledge local 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Maybe you need to see if Drezz has some campaign workers or you have some way to get the word out about why voting for Drezz is a good thing. Granted the speech is this afternoon, but it seems the opposition is stealing the march on the hearts and minds of the people.}
Knowledge Local 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {now if only you had a contact on the local paper....like Pepper Plate.}
Delia takes in the air and has Hawky flying in circles. There's nothing moving in the street in front of your building nor the sea to the east.
By the way, I found a different map, remember you planted a tree near the HQ map
Those in the building please make a perception check.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+20=37 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=17 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 1:08:40 AM
Armalad Perception: 37 Joker Perception: 30
Know Local - 11 fail Know Local 17 fail
Armalad asks the others "Should I take actions against scrying starting now?"
If the consensus is yes then she'll cast Nondection on Drezz.
She says, "So someone previously said something that if there is an attack during the speech we rush Drezz into the church and put him in a tiny hut. I wonder if the rope trick would be better as it comes with an invisible window we can look out of and that spells can't effect unless they work across dimensions"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=31 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 8:12:21 AM
Stohp thinks to asks Drezz about his campaign team, surely he has one, and suggests they contact Pepper to give her an exclusive on the whole situation. "As much as staying here is safe we still need to get the work done that comes with running a campaign."
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 d20+19=31 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 8:59:17 AM
Stock nods to Armalad, "Yes, with hired guns out after Drezz, scrying seems like too easy of a tool for them to use.
And you say they are already campaigning against Drezz...I guess that's not a surprise, especially with him in 'hiding'.
Drezz - your message has to be loud and clear, whatever it is."
==================== Perception 31 Stock is loaded with potions; I guess that leaves the more traditional healing to Bart, Z and Delia
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+22=34 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 1:04:00 PM (Thanks Jon!)
"I've never payed much attention to politics, so how do we campaign when others are trying to kill our guy? Since we can't leave, maybe we could make posters and fliers and stuff and pay the Lakeview Irregulars to distribute them?
"If we do posters, is anyone an artist? Because unless it's a map you don't want me to touch it."
============ Perception 34 (I thought I had a cure light wand, but I didn't see it on my sheet. I have a scroll of cure serious and always prepare cure moderate. If we invest in some wands Delia would be happy to poke people with it)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d8+3=8 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=24 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 4:26:39 PM "I can carve things, but we kinda need to talk to a printer if Drezz doesn't have people who can do that." Bartomus added to the conversation. When Delia mentioned the irregulars, he nodded enthusiastically.
"We can pay them right? I mean getting Drezz elected makes a lot of sense and paying some of those youngsters to plaster the float with posters, if we can get some, is a great idea."
[i]YEA!!! The tree! YES! Meditation spot recalled. ;-) Knowleged Local - 23; 24 Bartomus can do/did do a Cure Mass Wounds - well for 8 - really? For the love of all that is flipping holy.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=26 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 4:27:11 PM Hit submit versus roll - Perception check 26
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+3=16 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+7=21 ; Thursday May 26th, 2022 4:32:19 PM
Zanderallen thanks Happy before turning back to the question at hand. "Pepper would probably help, I don't know how involved the paper wants to get on a particular candidate, but an exclusive with the man of the hour should definitely go out. Good thinking Stohp. We really need to start some counter talk going, if we could start putting words out in the Fence it would probably go a long way. Maybe a couple of us on rotation could head out to the public gathering places to answer questions." ---------------------- Know (local): 16 and 16
Perception 21
DM Robert - "If we do posters, is anyone an artist?" Thursday May 26th, 2022 5:47:58 PM
Armalad talks strategy. Stohp mentions having Pepper show up. Stock checks his potions and gives Drezz some advice. Delia wonders about posters. Bartomus is all about the irregulars. Zanderallen thinks of Pepper and questions about going out in groups. ____________
From the south wall you hear some faint knocking. At first you are all tensed up but soon realize it's just the sounds you've heard before from the neighbors, boxes being stacked and crates moved around and such. Life goes on in the Float.
Drezz shakes his head. "Well I don't really have any campaign people. I was pretty much just running by going to different places and giving a speech. I guess some of the others are really throwing in the works to get elected. I've heard of some places where placards and posters and fliers are used a lot, not just speech making and going around shaking hands and acting concerned about everyone's problems." He realizes he may have misspoke. "I mean some other politicians in other cities are like that, so I've heard. I know our current Overlord genuinely cares about the people here. But many of her plans have been stymied by emergencies, lack of funding, and sudden dissatisfaction by the concerned parties. All pretty much the way the Lords of Diamond operate to get their own agenda's advanced. But a secret organization isn't so secret if it can actually be revealed to the people. Maybe if they knew for a fact what the group has been behind in the past they can view current events with a more critical eye. By all means let's go see this Pepper person. If she works for the Weekly Bugle then it's the best way to go." He stands and puts on his mask as if he's going to go out the door.
So who's going to stay behind and guard Drezz and who's going out to get Pepper and start campaign things?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Thursday May 26th, 2022 11:38:14 PM
Armalad previously cast Nondetection on Drezz when the party agreed it was a good idea.
She says, "At minimum I think Zanderallen, Joker and myself should guard Drezz here. My reasoning is I have see invisibility I can put on Joker and myself and Zanderallen has healing capabilities. We can either do a rope trick or tiny hut while we wait for the others to get back. I have 2 tiny huts and one rope trick on the day. We should also put flour down and if anything disturbs it that we can't see that can be my clue to use See Invisibility on Joker and myself as it is a personal spell and Joker is my familiar so I can share it with him. Joker will then use the wand of silent image to paint targets on the invisible things like Ohen did and I'll use my skills / spells as appropriate"
Joker says to Armalad, "We haven't gotten that familar boss."
Armalad says, "I don't think an elf and a Mephit are compatible plus I don't think of you in that way."
Spells in Effect: Nondetection: Drezz; 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday May 27th, 2022 7:57:39 AM
Stohp puts out a hand to stop Drezz. "Sorry sir, but until speech time probably best if you stay here and we bring the reporter to you."
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 Friday May 27th, 2022 9:36:17 AM "I can head out and grab Pepper. Anybody want to come with?
Z - Do you think she'd be at the paper?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Friday May 27th, 2022 11:01:29 AM
(assuming the Hawky knows where the Bugle is, he could probably deliver a message to her) "If we want to keep as many eyes on Drezz as we can, I could send Hawky with a message. Or we send a couple of us out to get Pepper and flier supplies. I know my way around the Float, but am also a good sentry, so I'll go wherever I'm needed."
Delia will happily fetch things, send Hawky on Deliver missions, or watch over Drezz.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday May 27th, 2022 12:24:38 PM
Zanderallen agrees letting a few people out to stretch their legs and dispel cabin fever would probably be for the best, not good to keep angry dwarves on sentry duty too long. "Sorry Drezz, but the streets are not safe at the moment until absolutely necessary. Maybe after this first speech we can start to escort you to certain places, then at least your death would look like the Diamond Lords trying to silence you." Zander gives a smile as he realizes how grim that sounds. "Pepper should be getting back the publishing house around the time you would get there. She usually tries to get in interviews first thing and then get stuff written to paper midday before interviews again in the afternoon. If she's working a story, which I'm sure she is right now."
"I think until the danger is past Drezz and I are going to be best friends."
DM Robert - "I can head out and grab Pepper. Anybody want to come with?" Saturday May 28th, 2022 3:01:55 PM
Armalad outlines her thoughts. Stohp reigns in Drezz. Stock volunteers to go out. Delia suggests two ways to be of use. Zanderallen offers some suggestions. Bartomus? ________________
Drezz seems chestfallen but nods in agreement. "I can see your point." He fondles the hat you've loaned him. "You know when we do go out I can use this to look like one of you, that way it could help and throw off the assassin."
Right now it looks like Stock and Delia are leaving the building. There's two ways to leave the building, blatant and stealthy. If you want to be stealthy and loose anyone that might be tailing you please roll Stealth. Also roll perception and knowledge local just to see how the people are acting. Don't forget to wear your masks.
If staying inside there's little to do. You may use diplomacy to aid Drezz in his speech or you can roll perception to be on guard duty.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 71/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=31 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=20 ; Saturday May 28th, 2022 4:15:45 PM
Bartomus got all wrapped up in the rapping, the tapping, and such. He wasn't all that use to actually being in the HQ when it was a "business day."
When he got a bit stir crazy, he grabbed his mask, put it on.
"Going to look at the tree and just peak down the outside. Be right back," and he stepped out the front door. He made the very short walk over to the tree that he had helped get started overlooking the lake.
He looked out and back at the wall and windows that the attackers had blown out and then spent time just enjoying the view of the lake. After a bit, even Bartomus got an itch to go back and see how Drezz was doing on his speech.
Sorry, rushing to get somewhere for the weekend. Perception - outside and in the short hallway to the tree. = 31 Perception - at the tree and side of the building = 32 Perception after about 30 minutes just enjoying the view and coming back into HQ = 20
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+20=33 ; d20+16=34 ; Sunday May 29th, 2022 8:43:11 PM
Armalad says, "Drezz, would you be willing to rehearse your speech in the 20 foot radius of a tiny hut with me? I mean I'll be on lookout but the point is if we are in the tiny hut you have total concealment meaning that xray trick won't exactly help them this time."
If Drezz assents Armalad first empties some of her flour sacks onto the floor outside of where she would be casting the tiny hut so that she can see if anyone is trying to sneak up on them again. She then casts her tiny hut in the middle where the flour is encircling so that the 20 foot radius of the spell's hut is encircled by the flour trap. (OOC: I have 12 bags; how many did I use).
While Drezz works on his speech Armalad stands guard with Joker as the inside looking out of the hut is transparent.
Armalad: 33 - perception Joker: 34 - perception
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+10=11 ; d20+17=19 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 7:55:16 AM
Stohp spends an hour or so helping with the speech. She's not as helpful as she would hope (11 diplomacy). After an hour she'll move to guard duty (19 perception)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+29=34 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+1=6 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 11:16:08 AM (ooc: my husband and I are moving into a new place this week, so if I'm a little out of it for a bit I apologize)
"Can we take the magic disguise hat with us? I don't want to put Pepper in unneccessary danger and talking to a guy who can out Diamond Lords seems like a right in the line of fire kinda thing." She also elects for a stealthy approach.
Stealth: 34 Perception: 34 Know Local: 6
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 d20+1=12 ; d20+19=28 ; d20+3=15 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 3:20:10 PM "I have a potion of invisibility if it comes down to it."
Stock moves quietly, this time armed and armored and with his mask on. He is taking the most direct route he can think of to get to the publishing house.
=========== Stealth 12 Perception 28 Local 15
DM Robert - "Can we take the magic disguise hat with us?" Monday May 30th, 2022 6:27:14 PM
Bartomus goes outside. Armalad makes a request. As DM I'll give you an out, no more attacks at the HQ. Also remember the hut is not invisible, it's an opaque sphere so while people can't see into it, they can see the sphere itself. Stohp goes on guard duty. Delia sneaks out. Stock tries to be sneaky. Zanderallen? ____________
Drezz nods and passes the hat of disguise to Delia. He turns to Armalad, "Well I suppose if you think it's necessary I can use your hut thing. But will I be able to speak to the reporter person you're bringing back? Also what if I have to go to the bathroom?
Bartomus, Delia, and Stock head out to find Pepper. The town is fairly buzzing about the implications of the election. There's numerous posters proclaiming the pro's of electing Rothchild and forcing a regent than having a known Lord of Diamond at the helm. There's a few posters proposing Gerard Gilcrest be elected and forcing the regent option as well. People are certainly talking about that as an option. There's lots of rumors flying about various things that have gone bad in the Float being laid at the doorstep of the Lords of Diamond and their evil plans.
The trio find Pepper outside the newspaper, (at least you assume it's pepper, it's a female wearing the same mask that Zanderallen has, and you know they bought their masks together). She's talking to some people and defending the Sheilds getting involved in protecting Drezz. You hear her say, "I'm sure they were told to do it. I mean come on look at everything they've done to protect the Float it the past. They CAN'T be working for the Lords of Diamond. It's a ludicrous suggestion." The people around her grumble and go away but you can sense they may not be convinced. Never-the-less she's alone now.
That's a lofted ball to you, how do you want to handle the approach to her and the pitch?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+20=31 ; d20+16=24 ; Monday May 30th, 2022 9:37:10 PM
(OOC: Yes the sphere is opaque not invisible but those inside the hut still have TOTAL CONCEALMENT per the spell: Tiny Hut)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday May 31st, 2022 7:19:25 AM
Stohp considers security measures. Once before they had better security. Guards, servants, all that kind of thing. Then everyone died while the Sheilds were pursuing a case and no one's wanted to hire new people since. Especially at the moment where potential hirelings could be plants by the DIamonds. Still there are other options. She reviews ideas like permanent spells on the building to prevent invasion, maybe constructs to defend but would have no personality for them to be guilty over if they died.
We don't work for anybody except the concepts of Good and Justice. Certainly not any Diamonds. I'm pretty sure they just tried to kill us. I'm not going to try to convince you either because nothing I say should have more weight than the message our past actions send. And regardless of anything - this guy Drezz has already had an attempt on his life. Assassinations don't fly in our book. We'd protect a lot worse characters from that kind of treatment.
Pepper - Zanderallen wanted to see you but is currently indisposed. Would you be willing to come with us?"
============= Diplomacy 21
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=34 ; d20+5=17 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2022 10:06:11 AM "Stock is telling you some solid truths there," Bartomus added from the side as Stock gave a good explanation. The taur looked about and tried to gauge the small crowd's reaction.
"You all should have been there. I was working in my room on a carving and the windows were blown inward. There were these nearly invisible hitmen that started attacking everyone in the headquarters. All we were doing was what we were asked to do, mind you. While that distraction was going on, this guy Nightshade was doing the sharp pokey, pokey with knives and things at this Drezz dude. But, we were able to beat off his elemental sidekicks, get him tied up, and turned him over to the Guard. Cause, well you know, that's what us Shields do."
Bartomus made sound effects with his mouth during his explanation and used hand gestures to punctuate points in his performance.
Perception - 34; Performance 17
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+22=24 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2022 3:11:40 PM
Delia shrugs and follows Stock and Bartomus, realizing she didn't move fast enough for a stealthy approach. She adds in a whisper to Pepper, "It would also get able to actually speak with Drezz."
She keeps an eye out for any suspicious or overly interested members of the crowd.
Perception: 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+24=32 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2022 4:02:46 PM
Zanderallen remains at home and helps try to cheer Drezz up by really adding some spirit to his speech. "That's a good idea about the hat. And don't worry about being cooped up in here. You can tell your story to Pepper and have plenty of good focus time to work on your speech. Good public speaking is as much about preparation as charisma. And while your opponents may have a head start on getting their story out yours is so much better. Avenging brother on a secret mission to get justice for his sister and the people of the float, burning with a crusader's fervor to make things right. You will have people eating out of your hands." ---------------- Diplomacy 32
DM Robert - "You will have people eating out of your hands." Tuesday May 31st, 2022 5:35:59 PM
Armalad and Joker keep watch. Stohp considers golems. Stock does some explaining. Bartomus tells some facts. Delia eyes the crowd. Zanderallen offers encouragement to Drezz. _______________
The crowd listens intently. When Bartomus mentions Nightshade the crowd makes suitable oo and ah sounds. It appears the 'legend' of Nightshade precedes you. The crowd disperses and you overhear them start to talk about your past exploits that have aided the city.
Pepper is also impressed by your information. "YOU guys captured Nightshade. Oh man, interviewing him would be interesting, but Drezz is number one. Let's go!" She is ready to go.
Outside team: Do you want to inquire about getting posters made or head back to the HQ?
Inside team: Drezz practices his speech. You receive a feather token message. Not sure if I said it before but in case I didn't It says the first debate is to be at 1 pm today. The podium will be in front of the Diamond Cathedral on a raised dais. The guard will be dispatched for crowd control. You may want to get their early with your cargo and assess the situation..
It's now 9am.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Tuesday May 31st, 2022 11:35:09 PM
Armalad says, "Yes, I think we should get there early. I also suggest we use the hat on Drezz and we have Zanderallen be prepared to cast protective spells on Drezz should we get attacked on the way to the debate. While we wait for Drezz to speak we use either the rope trick or the tiny hut to stash Drezz in. As I said I would use detect thoughts to scan the crowd for potential trouble makers. I guess the question is how do we prevent any ranged assassin from attacking the diaz?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday June 1st, 2022 8:26:59 AM
As discussed Stohp will offer her hat so he can disguise himself up until the speech starts. The venue will affect how they secure the location - nearby tall buildings make good angles for ranged attack for example. Once she sees it Stohp will suggest measures.
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 Wednesday June 1st, 2022 10:40:24 AM
Stock leads the way back from the paper, aggressively keeping people away from him and Pepper as needed.
"We captured Nightshade. Permanent invisibility is a real challenge to combat, I'll tell you. The guy seems to have no moral compass though."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+29=47 ; d20+22=37 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2022 12:31:07 PM "Hey Pepper, fliers and posters help out in politics, right? Where would I get those made?" If Pepper gives her directions, Delia will hand her the hat of disguise, either to use on their way back or just return to Stohp or Drezz and branch off from the group towards wherever that would get done. She tells Stock and Bart to keep Pepper safe and that she'll meet them back at HQ.
If splitting off, she fades into the crowd and keeps an eye out for tails.
=========== Stealth: 47 Perception: 37
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Wednesday June 1st, 2022 2:26:37 PM "I have several spells that will last several hours. I will cast them before we leave. Happy is bringing lunch at 11am. We can eat and leave HQ to get to the cathedral by noon. That gives an hour to secure the location. The cathedral should be safe, in the event of an attack our goal is to get Drezz secured inside. We can use additional protections as well. We'll want to secure any high points overlooking the location and if something gets through I will be right behind Drezz to take a hit if it comes to it."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=35 ; Wednesday June 1st, 2022 4:45:59 PM
Bartomus nodded at Delia and listened to Stock as they headed back to HQ with Pepper. He kept a look out for any folks that might be following them or trying to look like they weren't following them.
Coming back into the HQ, Bartomus listened to the discussion about the cathedral and was also excited as to when lunch would be occurring.
"I have a few spells as well, Zander, that could help, but I wish I knew more about the cathedral. Any trees outside it? Might be a good exit strategy. Also, does anyone know what might be made out of stone at the Cathedral?" Bartomus offered
[I]Perception 35
DM Robert - "I guess the question is how do we prevent any ranged assassin from attacking the diaz?" Wednesday June 1st, 2022 5:52:18 PM
Armalad talks some strategy. Stohp says they will have to assess the situation. Stock talks about Nightshade. Delia asks about poster making. Zanderallen also talks some tactics. Bartomus returns with Stock and Pepper. ____________
Pepper, Stock, and Bartomus return to the HQ. Pepper glances at Zanderallen and gives him a big stare and a splinking of eyelashes. Then she zereos in on Drezz. Her questions are fast and consice. However, she gives him plenty of time to tell his story. You can tell it will take a while.
The Shields in the HQ talk about the setting and are able to come up with some rough outlines of what the place looks like. After all they were just there. There's a lot of space in front of the cathedral along the streets. That's where a good portion of the crowd is going to be jammed in.
map 1I'm not sure how to get the map to our usual exel file grid.
Pepper indicated that the publishing house behind her are the best printers around. And the Shields do have a connection with the owner from previous work. It would probably be pretty easy to have some posters made up if you have the money and know what you want to have said. Knowledge local 15 to remember all of Drezz's talking points. Appraise or Diplomacy to get a good deal on printing.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday June 1st, 2022 11:55:14 PM
Armalad says, "I can fly for 9 minutes with a casting of my Fly spell. My Detect Thoughts spell can work for as long as I concentrate on it, up to 9 minutes. I don't know if I should be flying over the crowd, detecting thoughts, looking for trouble makers or if my prepared spells might be put to better use. Any ideas?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+1=11 ; d20+1=21 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2022 1:16:51 AM
Delia nods in thanks to Pepper and then pauses, looking at Bartomus and Stock for help before they leave, "There was, uh, something about a collapsing pillar? And... adventurers? We should have brought someone who's good at people..."
If enough of Drezz's talking points are remembered, she write them down. Then, she heads to the publishing house and approaches the nearest worker. "Hi, um, I'm with the Shields and we're supporting-er-helping out Drezz. He seems really nice actually and isn't one of the Diamond Lords-well, he kind of is, but he doesn't like them-" she cuts off her nervous tumble of words, pushing her notes of Drezz's policies to the worker, "Please help."
Once help is acquired, she does a solid job of negotiating a good deal.
Know local: 11 vs 15 Appraise: 21
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 d20+3=17 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2022 9:31:32 AM "Delia - What do you mean we should have brought somebody who's good at people? Here's what Drezz said..."
Back at the HQ, Stock participates in building a plan for the speech. "If I remember right, the site for the speeches is going to be in front of Flower's Temple. Candidates will be inside the temple until called to the stand. The stand is going to be built raised so everyone can see the candidate speaking...and I think I remember that more or less verbatim.
Now we will probably want some air cover - maybe Armalad, Bartomus and Delia up high. I'll be in the crowd, first row looking outward for disturbances. Z - you are probably sticking to Drezz's hip the whole time. Stohp - maybe you are with me."
========== Local 17
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday June 2nd, 2022 10:23:49 AM
Stohp lets the others worry about the posters and focuses on the security (I'm going to have a lot of suggestions for both a grid map and how to run security but will need weekend time to formulate plans)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday June 2nd, 2022 3:47:52 PM
Zander flashes a smile back at Pepper, trying to hide his stress but definitely not able to do so from her. He joins the war table with Stohp as they plan speech security. "We'll want to position everyone where they can help if something happens, either vantage points with range, or nearby to hit things. I agree Stock, I'll be with Drezz at all times. Armalad 9 minutes may not be enough. If this is a debate it could go a couple hours. You may want to save your fly spell if something happens so you can react."
DM Robert - "You may want to save your fly spell if something happens so you can react." Thursday June 2nd, 2022 5:35:15 PM
Armalad offers some strategic ideas. Delia tries to get some posters out. Stock (tries to help Delia despite going back already...will the DM be generous?) and offers some tactic thoughts. Stohp stays on guard. Zanderallen suggest that limited time spells be held as reaction spells. Bartomus? ________________
Drezz gives a lot of information to Pepper. A lot. Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {As Drezz finishes what he's talking to Pepper about you notice Pepper appears a little pale as if seeing the big picture for the first time and maybe slightly scared.} At last they are finished and Pepper gets up. She tucks her notebook away. She then turns to the group. "Is there a back way out of here? I think with what he told me I may want to be a bit discreet with getting back to the Weekly Bugle. This is certainly going to warrant an extra special edition." Knowledge local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {There's your locked up entrance to the sewer.}
Delia manages to get a few of Drezz's points out. The print manager says, "Well we can do you a special. We sort of have a rate for these politicians. A gold piece a poster and we'll even get them hung up for you if there's particular places you want them put. We can have a batch done up in about an hour."
It is now 10am.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20=4 ; d20+10=21 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2022 9:59:44 PM
Sense Motive: 4 Know Local: 21
Armalad says to Pepper, "We have a locked exit / entrance to the sewers if you don't mind going that way that is."
She asks the others, "We got 3 hours before it is time for Drezz to give the speech. What time do we need to be there prior so he can get collected."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=26 ; d20+7=26 ; Friday June 3rd, 2022 1:22:46 AM "Yea, it's a bit overwhelming when you hear it all laid out, but you got this Ms. Potts. If anyone can write this story and get it out there, it's you." Bartomus offered up as he caught the look on Pepper's face. "Right Zander?"
Bartomus nodded affirming what Armadald had suggested as a means of getting out of the HQ unnoticed.
Armalad question started Bartomus thinking again.
"Would there be any benefit in seeking some assistance from Eberyon in the form of an ally of some sort during the time we are heading to and while at the Cathedral?" The taur asks aloud and then scans for any reaction from his fellow Shields. "I just keep trying to think of ways to give us additional support in all of this?"
Sense Motive - 26; Knowledge Local 26 Question about using "Lesser Planar Ally"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=20 ; Friday June 3rd, 2022 8:03:20 AM
Stohp will volunteer to escort Amber out. She's been part of the group since the beginning and knows the sewer route well so can prevent her from getting lost or falling into any nasty puddles.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday June 3rd, 2022 11:51:42 AM
Zanderallen hugs Pepper close once she finishes her interview and he see the worry in her eyes. The gratitude on his face is evident as Stohp offers to escort her out the sewers. "You might want to be careful after you publish this story. We are going to root this out, but the Diamond Lords will not go down without a fight. And if something doesn't feel right, use this, for emergencies. Love you, Domi watch over you. Zander takes one of the feather tokens from the overlord and presses it into her hand. Once she leaves he settles into his old rituals of cleaning his blade and armor, making sure every strap is in place and tight. ------------------- Sense Motive: auto-pass
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Friday June 3rd, 2022 1:53:04 PM If needed, Delia's movespeed is 45ft so she could stare in horror at the nice man helping her as she realizes she doesn't know Drezz's points, run and catch up to Stock, Bartomus, and Pepper, and then return to the publishing house with her answered questions. Or realize she needs help before heading into the business
As a long time float resident and ex-townguard, Delia would note down many high traffic locations for the posters. She'll target the lower half of the city more because she knows it better, putting some extra ones on the level where the pillar is collapsing. She counts out 165 gold, "150 posters please. The extra 15 is to make sure they get hung well before the fancy speeches this afternoon."
DM Robert - "The extra 15 is to make sure they get hung well before the fancy speeches this afternoon." Saturday June 4th, 2022 2:52:18 PM
Armalad asks when they should get to the cathedral. Bartomus muses about requesting another power to come to the cathedral. Stohp volunteers to take Pepper out. Zanderallen worries about Pepper. Delia gets the job done. Stock? ____________________
Well Eberyon is a power unto himself. You're not going to be able to summon him. The task required of a planar ally is not going to be cheap, and it would have to be one within its power to achieve. Lesser Planar ally, lesser, is only going to get you a 6HD ally at best things like: Half-Fiend Minotaur, Barghest, Bearded Devil, Hound Archon, Janni, Nightmare, or Shadow Mastiff.
Pepper looks at Zanderallen and then hugs him fiercely. Even in his armor he can imagine feeling her arms pressing in on him. She nods to Stoph and the two leave through the sewer entrance.
Delia returns pleased to report that campaign posters for Drezz will soon be hanging in inconvenient places for the other Lords of Diamond.
A little before 11 there's a knock at the door. It's masked Happy with your lunch and the ring that Zanderallen ordered. Happy winks at Zanderallen, "I assume this isn't for Pepper, but if you ever get around to it I know a guy."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday June 5th, 2022 2:04:56 AM
Stohp finalizes her thoughts on how to guard the meeting place. She figures Armalad should go on top of one walll and Delia on the other. They can use long range magic and keep an eye open for snipers from up there. Zander and Stock should stay with Drezz on the platform. They can body block attackers and use healing/defensive magic to keep him safe. Stohp and Bartamous should be in amongst the crowd looking for assassins hidden in the masses. People with concealed weapons and the like. She also wants to know about guard presence - with how important the speeches are presumably the guards would be there on crowd control if nothing else.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Sunday June 5th, 2022 9:41:31 PM
Armalad says to Stohp, "My detect thoughts spell only works for me while I concentrate. I could start on the wall but then use my fly spell + detect thoughts to buzz the crowd overhead looking for surface thoughts of wood-be assassins and Joker could probably fly with me and use that wand of silent image to highlight them for you. I only have 9 minutes on the 2 spells so when it is getting close to them expiring I could fly back over to the wall and be on watch with Joker at my side."
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday June 5th, 2022 11:18:28 PM "Alright Stohp, I can play recon and crowd search." Bartomus said to his fellow taur as they got into their planning for what they should do.
Bartomus made a point of getting his glave and bringing it down to the group.
"Anyway, this time, we can hide our weapons in something? I mean I don't want to be trying to protect our next best hope for the Float with just my horns and hooves."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday June 5th, 2022 11:18:28 PM "Alright Stohp, I can play recon and crowd search." Bartomus said to his fellow taur as they got into their planning for what they should do.
Bartomus made a point of getting his glave and bringing it down to the group.
"Anyway, this time, we can hide our weapons in something? I mean I don't want to be trying to protect our next best hope for the Float with just my horns and hooves."
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 Monday June 6th, 2022 10:29:36 AM "Forget about hiding your weapon. Just carry it openly. And this time..." He holds up the badge. "...it's legal."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Monday June 6th, 2022 12:00:12 PM
Delia reports on her poster posting when she returns.
She adds to the planning, "We need an exit strategy in case things go south fast. Are we scattering and regrouping back at HQ? Getting Drezz to a nearby defensible position - which would be where? - and grouping on him first? "Eyes in the sky is a good idea, but I could put Hawky up there instead of me. Even though it's a good vantage point, I'm concerned about getting stuck on top of a wall and things moving out of sight."
She looks at the hat of disguise, "How many magic disguise potions could we get our hands on? Something goes wrong and suddenly all of us look like Drezz so assassins don't know who to target?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday June 6th, 2022 2:46:01 PM
Zanderallen takes the ring from Happy, "This one is a focus for some protective magic, but I may need your guy sometime..." His voice trails off as he looks off where Pepper disappeared. His gaze moves back to Drezz and he snaps back to business, there may never be a good time but under active assassination threat was a worse time from most. He hands the ring to Drezz, "This is a focus for a shielding spell I will be placing on you before we leave, don't take it off."
Zander helps Happy bring in lunch, "Eat up everyone, after this is go time. No need to hide weapons, this time we're not guests to a religious ceremony. We are a protection detail, being visible deterrents can sometimes be more effective than the actual protection we provide. In the event of an attack our fall back location is the Cathedral. If that's cut off we get Drezz into a rope trick and/or tiny hut. Then we'll assess the best method to get back home based on the threat."
He then sits down and eats with vigor.
DM Robert - "Forget about hiding your weapon. Just carry it openly." Monday June 6th, 2022 6:00:12 PM
Stohp tries to finalize plans. Armalad tries to finalize her plans. Bartomus asks about weapons you can gear for war no problems Stock points out that now you has the stinkin' badges though most of you probably don't know that movie Delia asks about contingency plans. Zanderallen states some things and goes nom nom on the food. _______________
The food is good. Drezz picks at it a bit, but manages to get some down.
Questions: How fast do you want to eat? 10 minutes or 30 minutes...or an hour? How fast and how do you want to get to the cathedral? Quick march straight up? Stealthy through the sewers...though that would actually take longer overall. Some other method(s). How much time do you want to have to check the area before the speeches start?
Right now I'm thinking of zones for placements once you get up.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday June 6th, 2022 9:49:24 PM
Armalad says, "If things go wrong we could hold up in a rope trick for a couple of hours. not many spells can get in, the entrance is disguised and we could see out."
As for eating Armalad doesn't want to eat so fast she gets indigestion. She also thinks they should try to take an unexpected route to get to the venue and get their early enough they have some time to scout things out prior to the speechifying.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday June 7th, 2022 4:57:36 AM
(the giant diamond on the map is the temple right? Where the speech is being done?)
"If an attack happens then Zander and Stock grab Drezz and rush him into the temple building where the avenue of attack is more limited. The rest of us try to apprehend the attackers. We probably don't want to try to rush Drezz through a panicked crowd of civilians. If the assassins stay and fight then the height advantage will let Delia and Armalad attack with impunity. If they flee it's probably best to let them - our priority is Drezz's saftey, and any hirelings probably won't be running around with direct evidence of who their bosses are. Our enemy has proven to smart for that.
I want someone on each wall - if we only put one person on the wall then with our luck some sniper will end up on the opposite side. Armalad and Delia are the only two with good enough ranged options to provide support from so far if someone from the crowd attacks. There should be no risk of those on the wall being cut off because we won't chase fleeing assassins, we'll stick close to Drezz. We'll deal with any attackers while Zander and Stock keep Drezz safe, then regroup in the temple and escort Drezz safely home. The enemy has shown capability of moving assassins into the same room with Drezz while the rest of the team is busy so you two should stay right next to him at all times just in case an obvious attack outside is bait for us to stash him and leave him vunerable."
Stohp waits for other critiques/comments on the plan. The nice thing about a large team is that they can find holes in her logic and flaws in her plans. She'd want to get to the speech spot at least a half hour early if not more to survey the grounds and find a good place for Drezz to hole up safely in case of attack. She also still wants to find out if there will be any regular guard presence, even if it's just for basic crowd management.
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 Tuesday June 7th, 2022 9:36:31 AM "I like what Stohp said. I'll just add that Z and I will be in front of the stage offering a direct line of resistance. I will try to keep my head and not pursue any henchmen...but no promises there. I tend to get carried away sometimes.
Delia - those walls are only 15' up. You won't get stuck up there and if needed, you should be able to jump down pretty easily."
========== OOC - Ironically I was quoting an entirely different western that nobody is picking up on
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday June 7th, 2022 11:06:43 AM "Got it and agree with the plan there Stohp. Get to gear up, so going to get in the armor, carry the glave and look the party. Then we just keep him alive. Got it." Bartomus used a quick flip of his thumb to point at Drezz.
As he started back up the stairs to his room to get his armor on, he turned his head back and asked, "We going to eat quickly here and then what use the sewers or just walk up on the lifts? He's going to need to shake some hands and kiss some babies right?"
Bartomus quicky climbed the stairs and changed into his armor.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Tuesday June 7th, 2022 12:06:16 PM
Zanderallen encourages everyone to eat at least a little, giving a good half hour to eat in comfort. "Plan sounds good Stohp, hear that Drezz? Something happens you stick to me and Stock will clear our path. Since I'm your bodyguard use your hat of disguise to look like me, should confuse any attackers."
Zander fully gears up and makes sure everyone else does as well. "Out the sewer, we'll take the run to the central stairs and then come out to the street. Should give us a head start on anyone watching the front door. Straight up the stairs, on the double, guards try and stop us flash the badges and keep moving."
Right before they leave Zander casts some long lasting protections on Drezz. ----------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Tuesday June 7th, 2022 1:31:52 PM
Delia, always fully geared up even when socially unacceptable, calmly eats a hearty lunch. Once she realizes the wall is short enough to jump off, she is content with being stationed on it.
She throws in, "If we don't mind annoying the crowd, I can cover behind or to the sides of us with some entangles if we leave in a hurry."
DM Robert - "Forget about hiding your weapon. Just carry it openly." Tuesday June 7th, 2022 6:14:48 PM
There's a general discussion of tactics. Stock, would that be the movie The Tin Star? Delia, entangle requires grass etc. Most of the area except the green park like one is cobble stone. Bartomus no hand shaking or baby kissing. Everyone's wearing masks anyway.
1: Okay this is primarily prep stuff. Spent some time creating the map with zones listed. zones map Name your zones in the next post? (A would be the Dias, but you don't have to be there until the speeches start.... Do you want to be in up there at 11:30 local time and start checking the area out? And checking the guards on duty out?
2: I found you another way up. Long ago there was an adventure where the Shields were transported between levels with a flying carpet and that it was an expensive business within the city. Not sure what it was called but I found a Gordo's Transport on the Gold level. They have 1 10x10 magic carpet. It can't carry all of you because of you large's but it can make multiple trips. Let's say the Overlord has booked it to transport you up. It's ready when you are.
3: The buildings along the inner blue wall are all businesses. They are all 1 story. It would be gauche to live above your business if you are operating on the Open Air level.
4: Look at the range line, roughly 1 inch should be 200 feet. At least that's what it looked like in photoshop. Estimate thusly, the short area of the trapazoid in front of the dais is 200 feet to the back edge where the grass starts.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 12:11:40 AM
Armalad tells the others, "I may use a bow but I'm most effective within' 30 feet with total concealment as I get sneak attack damage. I'll stay on the wall if that is what you guys want but having me be able to fly with Joker by my side would give me mobile options especially if joker is using his wand of silent image to put me in an illusionary fog cloud. Does that change your plan for me any? I'm not going to bring anyone down at long range today especially with the spells I prepared for today as I did more defensive countermeasures to foil invisibility, scrying and give cover if we get into a pitched battle."
"Like I said I have detect thoughts with a time limit of 9 minutes so wherever I am I can patrol my nearby crowd and guards looking for thoughts of assassinatiion but I don't know if you want me to check my area out ahead of time or wait until the speech starts and patrol. I also can fly for 9 minutes which would give me the ability to move between areas but again I don't know if you want me to use that to check my particular zone or be multi-zonal or save if for if an assailant reveals themselves."
If the party still insists on the original plan of having Armalad on one of the walls her and Joker will take zone 1. Otherwise if they think she should be multi-zonal then theoretically she could fly between 1, 5, 3, 4 and 7 for 9 minutes and then when the spell is running low land at either zone 1 or zone 7 as on top of the 2 story building could also be a good position for her if not a wall.
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday June 8th, 2022 7:14:03 AM "If you can fly then by all means do so. The important thing is to have eyes on both walls in case of snipers - flying over the wall and over the main crowd does that just as well as you sticking to the wall. Alternatively, If Bartomous has enough range on his magic he can take the wall and you can fly over the crowd on the ground. For the most part we should all be mobile except for Zander and Stock. If you see something suspicious in the next zone over then check it out.
We also just don't have enough people to cover everywhere. We'll have to focus on the closer areas - if a sniper or mage takes a potshot at him from the distance then they'll be so far a way a healing spell and rushing Drezz into the temple will be enough to keep him safe.
So, per Stohps stated plan, Zander and Stock would be zone A playing bodyguard. Delila would be in either 5 or 6, with either Bart or Arm taking the other wall. Stohp would be in the crowd 3, possibly cycling between 3 and 4. Bart or Arm would be the 2nd person in the ground crowd, mostly 4, maybe some 3. Regardless of where Armalad starts, she would be flying around sweeping with detect thoughts and visiting other nearby zones. 1,2, and 7 would be unguarded by the party.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 2:53:52 PM "Alright, I say you all fly up on carpets," Bartomus points over at Zander and Stock then nods over to Drezz. "A few of us can use the sewers and a few of us just go up in the lifts. That might be the best way to do this."
"I can stay up on those shorter walls and do things from there." Bartomus offers as he tightens up his armor, checks his gear and grabs some grub.
"I am all for using the lifts and getting the word out that Drezz is already in the Cathedral with our little friends if that works."
Bartomus can use the lift, or the carpets, not sure about a taur in the sewer. He's going to take up a post after scanning the area around the dias (is that cobblestone in front of that?), he'll go to a place up on the shorter walls of Zone 6
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 2:53:52 PM "Alright, I say you all fly up on carpets," Bartomus points over at Zander and Stock then nods over to Drezz. "A few of us can use the sewers and a few of us just go up in the lifts. That might be the best way to do this."
"I can stay up on those shorter walls and do things from there." Bartomus offers as he tightens up his armor, checks his gear and grabs some grub.
"I am all for using the lifts and getting the word out that Drezz is already in the Cathedral with our little friends if that works."
Bartomus can use the lift, or the carpets, not sure about a taur in the sewer. He's going to take up a post after scanning the area around the dias (is that cobblestone in front of that?), he'll go to a place up on the shorter walls of Zone 6
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 3:05:18 PM
Delia suggests that she could be on Zone 1 or 2 with a rope down to the ground, or if things are desperate she could hop off. And/or Hawky can patrol over 1 and 2.
Or 5 or 6 is fine. She'll go wherever it's deemed best.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 3:05:18 PM
Delia suggests that she could be on Zone 1 or 2 with a rope down to the ground, or if things are desperate she could hop off. And/or Hawky can patrol over 1 and 2.
Or 5 or 6 is fine. She'll go wherever it's deemed best.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 4:51:21 PM
Departing on carpets at 11:30 the goal is to get Drezz secure in the cathedral as soon as possible and begin assessing the area. Zander asks after guard on the outer wall, wanting to know how secure they are.
Zander listens to the plan nodding along. "Delia if you take Zone 1, just make sure to stay far enough out from the cathedral you can see all of the lower walls, we can have Hawky patrolling over Zone 2. Bart can stay near Zone 6 side. Armalad flexing through between 5 and 6, flying when needed. Then our only real weakness with be Zone 2 and 7. Anywhere else will be covered by Delia and/or have someone nearby. Zone 2 Hawky may give advanced warning and there or Zone 7 we can quickly cover Drezz from harm as Stohp said."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 4:51:21 PM
Departing on carpets at 11:30 the goal is to get Drezz secure in the cathedral as soon as possible and begin assessing the area. Zander asks after guard on the outer wall, wanting to know how secure they are.
Zander listens to the plan nodding along. "Delia if you take Zone 1, just make sure to stay far enough out from the cathedral you can see all of the lower walls, we can have Hawky patrolling over Zone 2. Bart can stay near Zone 6 side. Armalad flexing through between 5 and 6, flying when needed. Then our only real weakness with be Zone 2 and 7. Anywhere else will be covered by Delia and/or have someone nearby. Zone 2 Hawky may give advanced warning and there or Zone 7 we can quickly cover Drezz from harm as Stohp said."
DM Robert - "We also just don't have enough people to cover everywhere." Wednesday June 8th, 2022 6:07:29 PM
Plans are discussed. Okay like Armalad has been saying her flying is going to last only 9 minutes and you are getting up there at 11:30 and the speech doesn't start until 1pm. So you can go zone or wander around checking out security. I imagine you'd want to save the flying until the speech actually starts...or until Drezz actually steps out from the temple.
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There's a knock at the door and you see it's Gordo. He nods to you, "My lords and ladies, If you would like we can handle boarding from your roof. It would limit the number of people seeing you leave as I can take you directly out toward the lake and then up and around to the temple. I can take um, the regular sized folks in the first trip and then I can come back and take your two larger members in the second run. I believe there is a back entrance on their patio."
In the temple you are met by two paladins. They nod to Zanderallen. "Sir we are here to assist you. There is an anteroom where we had planned to put the politicians. But then it was pointed out to us that perhaps keeping all of them separate would be more prudent. So we've set aside some of the quarters for our guests. Please let us know how you would like to proceed."
At the front of the temple Lieutenant Lestrade is waiting to speak to you. "He nods to you. Good to be working with you again but I wish the circumstances were better. I have 20 men ready to be assigned. Also There's 10 of the palace guard that have placed themselves at our disposal for this event."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday June 8th, 2022 9:32:42 PM
Armalad says, "I'm going to save the Flying / Thought Detecting for when Drezz speaks."
She asks the others, "Do you still want me on one of the walls? I could patrol there for a while I suppose. If not you could place me wherever you need me."
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday June 9th, 2022 7:45:04 AM
The guards have almost certainly managed this kind of thing before, or at least one of their captains would have. So Stohp doesn't tell them what to do, rather she asks them what their experience tells them about placement of guards and keeping things civil. Even beyond assassination attempts there are important crowd control duties the guards will likely have - keeping people orderly and preventing stage rushes by excited or angry crowds, that sort of thing.
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:57:29 AM "Lestrade? Is that you? I hate these masks. When the Drezz goes outside, I'll be right in front (Zone 3), trying to look intimidating and looking outward."
========== Stock will drink a potion of Heroism before he goes outside - active for 50 min
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Thursday June 9th, 2022 3:02:02 PM
Zander sighs in relief as he recognizes the guard lieutenant in charge. Since Lestrade is asking he's willing to provide advice on how he'd prefer the guard set up. "Lestrade, it's good to see you. We've got a plan of how we're going to setup, which I'd rather not discuss, no offense to you but the less people know the better. Please modify my placements if you have any better ideas, they are your men. But I think the best way to supplement our positions is the ten palace guard in front of the platform to hold back the crowd, then all of your men divided into pairs. Your most trusted pair at the doors of the cathedral in case we need to retreat inside. Then a pair on all the walls, outer and inner each side. Two pairs guarding the house (Zone 7) and the final three pairs patrolling around the main crowd. Thoughts?"
DM Robert - "I hate these masks." Thursday June 9th, 2022 5:37:11 PM
Armalad is open for whatever needs to be done. Stohp asks for the guards opinions. Stock says his plans. Zanderallen gives some orders, after all you are guard commissioners now. I think your math is off Bartomus? Delia? ______________
Lestrade nods but before he says anything one the temple paladins steps forward. "Sir, I respectfully request that you have myself and Erlic as the guards to the temple doors. Then Joan and Wilhelm can be guarding Drezz's room before the speech starts. Oh my name is Charles."
Lestrade smiles, "Well Stock I can see that Zanderallen has a grasp on things. But I think we have a few more teams for general 'floor' duty in the crowd."see the map for disposition of men.
He then looks at everyone. "Some people are starting to gather now. Do you want to patrol some to see if there's anything we may have missed or anyone that is already acting suspicious? Granted we could do that, but it's big area to cover and there's going to be several hundred people up here, if not a few thousand. I understand that the Overlord is contracting some sort of magical to help broadcast the speeches to other places in the Float since our entire population of 51,203 can't possibly fit in this area. And there's a variety of street performers staring their acts to entertain the crowds and such as well."
It is now 12:00 game time.
IF you want to patrol then it is either perception check or a sense motive check. You will need to specify what zone you are in.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+21=40 ; d20+17=24 ; Thursday June 9th, 2022 10:36:56 PM
Armalad patrols zone 1 with Joker at her side looking for anything amiss. She casts the Minotaur version of Toros Taur Try on both herself and Joker granting them each a +1 to Perception for 10 minutes. She also has her Alertness bonus for having Joker within arms reach.
Perception (Armalad): 40 Perception (Joker): 24
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=24 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 12:16:08 AM
Bartomus worked his way up and onto the wall (Zone 6) and it wasn't as easy as he expected what with the crowds, the glave, and the armor. When he got up there, he took a few seconds and then began scanning those about him and down below (Zone 3).
Sorry. Perception Zone 3 - 24
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+22=29 ; d20+29=41 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+15=23 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 12:48:54 AM (sorry, it's been a rough day/week) For patrolling, Delia posts herself to zone 1 and Hawky to zone 2, with orders to return to her if he sees anyone who looks like they're trying to hide and/or be suspicious as a smart and well trained hawk determines suspiciality (yes I know that's not a real word). Delia also tries to remain unseen on her patrol, looking out across the other zones with her spyglass.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Friday June 10th, 2022 12:50:55 AM (whoops. Both Hawky and Delia will both be on zone 2 for patrol. I missed Armalad's post. My bad.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday June 10th, 2022 5:55:43 AM
Stohp will wander the area keeping her eyes peeled and checking the nearby one story buildings to see if any would make a spot for an assassin to hide.
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 d20+19=22 ; Friday June 10th, 2022 11:17:38 AM
Stock stays in the temple for now, wandering room to room and looking for things out of place.
=========== Since it's still 1 hour until speech time, Stock still hasn't taken the potion Perception 22...must be distracted
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Friday June 10th, 2022 12:18:59 PM
Zanderallen nods as Lestrade makes the adjustments to the guard dispositions. "That should cover us as far as security goes. If anyone wants to conduct some presweeps I'll stay with Drezz and get him warmed up for the speech." In the room Zander works to make sure Drezz is relaxed and ready to go. As they approach speech time he has a couple more protections to cast on Drezz before they leave the cathedral.
DM Robert - "I hate these masks." Saturday June 11th, 2022 3:53:16 PM
Armalad patrols zone 1. Bartomus uses the handy steps (not shown) and goes up the wall to better see down into zone 3. Delia patrols zone 2. Stohp goes into zone 3? 4? Stock looks through the temple. Zanderallen stays with Drezz. ______________ The perceptions you rolled last time allow you to see a few things. To get more detail you need to make some more rolls, sometimes one sometimes two.
Armalad spots the two guardsmen on this level talking with a man in front of a food cart. He appears to be selling a variety of shish-kabob type foods. The kabob's look to be over a foot long from where she is. She can't overhear the conversation but there's some hand gesturing going on. Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Apparently they are asking the man to move his cart further down the wall, and he's complaining that most of the people are toward the temple end of the wall and that's where the best sales are going to be.} Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {those are some really long shish-kabob and there's more lying on the top. Might almost be more like a crossbow bolt.}
Bartomus you spot a man zig zaging through zone 3. He's not really trying to get a good spot for the stage, he's moving against the crowd and going toward zone 4 at an angle. Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note his hand movements. The man is cutting purse strings.}
Delia, Hawky spots something and dips and whirls to get your attention. It looks like there is a fight going on in front of the reddish pink building along the row of buildings on the western inside of the low blue wall. If you want to go investigate Perception 20 or sense motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The building is a tavern. An argument in the tavern has spilled out onto the street. Apparently one man accidentally insulted the other re the appearance of the man’s wife. They’re unarmed and equally inexperienced in fighting. Lots of wild punches and a crowd gathering.}
Stohp see's a street performer juggling knives close to the edge of the stage. He looks nervous. Diplomacy 15 to talk to him or Intimidate 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {There’s a big crowd after all and he doesn’t want to make a mistake. He mentions that this is the best place to earn some coin especially on a day like today.}
Stock....nothing really going on in the temple.
Zanderallen, the priests approach you. "Zanderallen we would like to help with the veracity of the orators. We have prepared Zone of Truth."
Drezz pipes up, "Yes, also summon some priests of Alemi, I would have their oath binding to aid in my narration." Zanerallen and Stock, Knowledge Local 15 or Knowledge Religion 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Oath-binders is a thing in the Floating City where one hires a priest of Alemi to moderate important meetings to make everyone tell the truth and Oath-Bonds an agreement with a magical consequence if one of the parties reneges on the agreement. }
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+10=26 ; Saturday June 11th, 2022 9:16:09 PM
Stohp approaches the knife juggler and asks him to move back 100 feet from the stage (diplomacy 26). She has no objections to him practicing his trade, just not next to the stage. She'll find him a nice spot where he can perform to those waiting without being in the way.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 79/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=23 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=25 ; Saturday June 11th, 2022 11:58:33 PM
Bartomus found a good place to stand and look over the crowd gathering below. He caught sight of someone moving against the flow of the crowd and at an angle and tried to keep the swimming upstream person in his sights.
" 'cuse me," the voice was a bit higher and he only heard it because he felt a tug on his kilt. He tried keeping the man moving against the crowd in his sight, but had to look down as there was another tug.
Bartomus looked down and there was a very small child pulling on his kilt. The child was stocky and had bushy eyebrows looking up at him with a slight twist to its closed lips.
"Yes?" Bartomus asked and tried to smile slightly as it seemed that the child was worried.
"I can't find my mama. Can you see my mama?" The voice was higher pitched and there was a quiver to it. Bartomus sighed softly and nodded down at the lost little one. He knelt down to be a bit closer.
"Sure, sure, what's your mama look like and what is she wearing?"
"She's got blonde hair and a blonde beard." The child, and Bartomus was pretty certain a dwarven girl, said without hesitation. "I call her mama, but other people call Geira. We're Stonglocks."
Bartomus nodded as she spoke and then she thrust her small hand out at him. He chuckled and carefully let her grasp two of his fingers which she shook. His smile grew and he chuckled.
"Well, now, we should be able to find her. Here's my question though, did you lose her up here or down below, little miss?" Bartomus asked with a slight nod.
"Oh, up here, I am sure of it. I tried seeing down there, but had to pull myself up on my tip toes and then she wasn't next to me, but you were. I am Armata."
Armata let his fingers go and tilted her head. Bartomus nodded and focused his gaze on her which knitted his brows together and Armata became a bit nervous.
"Alright then, Armata Stronglocks, I am Bartomus with the Silver Shields. What I am thinking is maybe you could climb up on my shoulders, hold on to my horns and we can find your mama together, watcha think?"[b/]
The dwarf's eyes went wide and she smiled. [b]"Sure, Mr. Bartomus.
Armata scampered up onto his shoulders and Bartomus used to his glave to steady his slow rise as he stood up. He glanced back out at the crowd below but couldn't see the man and sighed but then turned towards the crowd that had gathered where he was at. He didn't see anyone with blond hair, but suddenly heard a loud excited squeel and the shout of "MAMA."
Numerous masked heads turned his direction and gave the odd pair an even odder set of stares. But, one of the heads that turned about had a blonde braided beard hanging below the bottom of a cat mask. That woman's eyes went wide and scampered over to where Bartomus and Armata were.
"Child what are you doing up there on this poor man's shoulder and why weren't you were I told yo to be at all times, RIGHT NEXT TO ME." Bartomus did his best not laugh as it was pretty clear that the latter question was anything but that. He could hear a bit of a whimper from Armata.
"Ma'am, I may have cut her off without realizing it when I came up the stairs and stepped up to the wall there to look at the cathedral. Your little one asked if I could help her find you. Us Silver Shields are always willing to help someone lost find their folk."
As Bartomus spoke, he started to kneel back down leaning on his glave. Armata's mother was less than pleased, but seemed to relax a good deal as she listened to what Bartomus said. As he finished, her eye went up and she smiled. Armata climbed down using Bartomus' horns and bent knee as needed. She eventually jumped down and stepped next to her mother.
"Thank you Mr. Bartomus." Armata said with a strong voice. She looked up at her mother and smiled very innocently. Her mother looked back at Bartomus and he simply nodded at her and smiled.
"Alright, little miss, mind your mum and enjoy the event. Going to be lots of talking, but you can watch all of the people and their masks. Nice to meet you Armata of the Stronglocks." There were a few more nods and then her mother's hand took Armata's and off they went. Bartomus chuckled into his mask and laughed when Armata's head swung back to look at him with a giant smile on her face and a slow exaggerated wink.
He turned back to see what was occurring below.
Perception 23 - so wrote a short story as to why; Perception to find Mama and helping Armata - so 19; New perception for scanning the crowd again - 25
Armalad cannot decipher a thing between the gesturing of the gaurdsmen and the kabob vender but the length of the kabobs make her do a double take and let out a curse in Elvish as she realizes the kabobs may be crossbow bolts. She explains the situation to her familiar as they make their way to the vendor
She hurries over to where the vendor is flashing her badge as Joker calls out, "Oi, you got a loicense for those crossbow bolt kabobs you got there?"
Armalad says, "You! By Authority of the Overlord I demand you allow me to search your cart for hidden weapons. Any weapons found will be confiscated by the same authority and you may be subjected to fine or imprisonment as Float Law allows. Do you understand? If we don't find anything and you are just selling abnormally large shish kabob then given the sensitive nature of this venue you are still going to have to move your cart to another location farther away from the stage and outside of crossbow range as your cart could be a false positive for our security sweeps."
She then proceeds to tell the guardsmen that are standing by the cart and Joker to help her thoroughly search both the shish-kabob cart and the vendor himself for illicit weapons.
(OOC: ignore the d20 +39 as I misclicked) Cart Search Armalad - Perception: 41 Cart Search Joker - Perception: 30
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +19; Surv: +13; SM: +12 d20+3=4 ; d20+19=24 ; Monday June 13th, 2022 9:22:33 AM
Stock is getting a little bored. This happens when he thinks action is coming and then...time passes. He hears the mention of Alemi but doesn't make much of it. With nothing going on in the temple, he heads outside and begins to scan the crowd in front of the dais.
============ Local 4 Perception 24
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 d20+29=31 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+12=28 ; Monday June 13th, 2022 11:35:35 AM
She gives Hawky a hand signal to show she got his message, then, if there are any guards nearby she calls to them and points out the disturbance. It's far enough away that she isn't concerned enough to leave her post. She continues her silent patrol of the walls.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Monday June 13th, 2022 3:12:38 PM
Zanderallen almost blinks in surprise at the priests offer. Politicians having to speak in a Zone of Truth, he'd never considered it before. No wonder the council lords were so good at saying a bunch of words without any meaning to them. "That aid would be much appreciated. And yes let's get Oath-binders called. If there are any concerns with Flower or her priests unduly favoring Drezz their inclusion may help. And would be on hand if any deals need to be brokered between candidates." -------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours To be cast at 12:50pm Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes
DM Robert - "You! By Authority of the Overlord I demand you allow me to search your cart for hidden weapons.." Monday June 13th, 2022 5:44:17 PM
Stohp moves a knife juggler. Bartomus helps a lost child. Armalad accosts a vendor. Stock eyes the crowd in the front of the stage. Delia notes the bar fight and decides it's not of importance. Zanderallen thanks the priests and casts some spells.
________________
The vendor's eye's budgle at Armalad and then makes to run. Fortunately the guardsmen are keyed up and as soon as he makes a move they pounce on him. There maybe a sap being used on the vendor by one of the guards. Searching the cart reveals that there is a heavy crossbow strapped to the bottom of the food cart. The guards will drag off the offender. Food in the cart is now untended....
The group keeps vigilant but nothing else grabs their attention. The Overlord arrives at the temple and takes a seat on the the temple steps. She whispers to any Shield that gets near. "We have a lot riding on this, is everything prepared? I know you are the best hope we have of this coming off successfully."
Two priests of Alemi arrive.
Time ticks. 11:55, any spells that need to get cast on Drezz assume you have enough time to go back and get them cast. Next post will start the speech.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday June 13th, 2022 9:12:49 PM
Armalad renews her Toros Taur Try spell on both her and Joker and then prepares to cast Fly and Detect Thoughts when the speech begins doing her plan of buzzing between 1,5,3,4,7 as her 9 minutes of flight time allows and scanning the crowd for surface thoughts that may indicate trouble makers.
(OOC: not sure if you mean the speech starts next post or if we are planning to do something dynamically in time with the speech we go at the same time so I'll include the effects of fly and detect thoughts)
If Armalad's flight coincides with the speech she will turn her 60 foot cone toward a group of the crowd and focus for 3 rounds trying to look for any surface thoughts that could be dangerous to Drezz before moving onto another area. She will keep a close eye on the time and when her flight gets close to 9 minutes she will try to land on either the tower at 7 or the wall at 1.
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Detect Thoughts - 9 minutes, 60 foot cone of thought detection; 1st round thoughts or no thoughts, 2nd round number of thoughts, 3rd round surface thoughts if fail DC 18 Will Save Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday June 14th, 2022 7:22:34 AM
Stohp feels they've prepared as best they can. All that can be done now is await events.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:08:25 AM (ooc: everyone is at full hp, right? If I remember right, Zander healed us up before we rested.) Right before the speeches start, Delia casts Barkskin and Longstrider on herself. She also hangs her rope of climbing on the wall facing the crowds to give herself a quick way down if needed. An arrow is nocked and she's prepared to shoot anyone who threatens their charge.
[I]Barkskin 100 min, Longstrider 10 hours[I]
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=19 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 9:45:09 AM
Bartomus watched the crowd grow and saw some commotion off in the distance, but shrugged and looked about the areas he was focused on. He could sense the crowd focusing on the stage and he started to worry a bit more.
He quickly did the movements for the spell that hardened his skin and started studying the area around the stage trying to determine how far it was from him and the stairs down from the area he was standing.
Perception 19 Casting Stoneskin - duration for 130 minutes; What is the distance from where Bartomus is at to the stage? Also, I think there was a curing of wounds after the HQ fight, but apparently I didn't make the change. If not, I would cast sure light wounds on myself and that would be a d8+1 pt per casting level - so +13 which would bring me up to my HP total.
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +21; Surv: +15; SM: +14 Tuesday June 14th, 2022 11:40:34 AM Status: Heroism
Stock takes up his position OOC Like a bouncer at a concert and pops the cork on a vial, downing it. He feels his senses sharpen and his muscles twitch a little from the potion. He settles in and grumbles about how it's difficult to see over all these humans when you are a dwarf.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=11 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 4:46:42 PM
Zanderallen smiles at the Overlord, "Ma'am, this place is locked down about as tight as can be without declaring martial law. Someone can still make an attempt but I'll give their chances about a snowflakes chance in hell."
He then starts his last minute preparation, tightening his straps for the umpteenth time and making sure all weapons are in position. His plate mail gleams in the open air level. He turns to Drezz, giving him final instructions and prep talk, "Alright Drezz, this is it. You only need to worry about one thing, telling people the truth. Remember, just stick with me and everything will be fine. Now let's go kick some Diamond Lords in the teeth."
When the time comes he opens the temple doors, looking around to get the all clear signal from the teams before stepping aside to let Drezz step forth. He takes a position right behind him all the way up to the stage, outwardly calm but whole body tensed for action.
Perception 11
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 Tuesday June 14th, 2022 4:47:58 PM
---------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes
(/OOC sorry forg
DM Robert - "Alright Drezz, this is it." Tuesday June 14th, 2022 6:05:30 PM
Armalad gets ready. Stohp feels as ready as she can be. Delia preps for the speech. Bartomus heal up. from your wall position I'd say the closest to the stage you could be just short of 100 feet to up about 225 feet to the first building next to the wall. Stock downs a potion. Zanderallen finishes prepping. ____________
ON Drezz NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ____________
The priests prepare the way and announce that they will be taking turns casting zone of truth. They will stand off to left side of the stage (if you were facing the stage). The priests of Alemi come forth with Drezz. Drezz nods to the priests and says "I swear that all that I shall say and reveal is the truth." He turns to the crowd and takes OFF HIS MASK, "People of the Float, I want you to know this is me, not someone else hiding behind a mask. The Lords of Diamond are built on secrecy these are not street kids shaking down local merchants. These are businessmen and aristocrats who have built a small empire, but one that is not well organized. Each Lord of Diamond has his or her own agenda, plan, or pet project. They use extortion, drugs, slavery, murder, fraud, whatever their means to achieve their goal and score points against each other. Yes to them it's a game, with a score card. The Float is their board, and many of you are the pawns, obstacles, and goals."
He continues, "Nobody knows who these men or women are, who controls them, who leads them. Nobody has known for 500 years. But today, I stand before you with a secret of my own. Ten years ago I learned that my sister was slain in the city, it was a most horrible death. I'm sure you'll recall the story in the Weekly Bugle, it was quite sensational. He provides enough detail that it will spark memories but not graphic enough to scare the crowd But what was not reported was that she was an agent of the Overlord. And she had been charged with trying to seek out the Lords of Diamond and see if they were real and what they were up to. Well with her death I found her diary, and it seemed she did find them and in turn they found her and dealt with her. So I went to the Overlord and offered my services to try to pick up where she left off. Mine is a quest for revenge a quest I still have not fulfilled. But I did manage to join them I am in fact one of the Lords of Diamond! And I have evidence and proof of the identities of several of the Lords of Diamond!"
Armalad as you fly around and do your detect thoughts, What's she doing flying around? I got to move the guy in front of me smells. Rabble Rabble. It was three years ago. Lords of Diamond aren't real. Lords of Diamond are responsible for all the misery in the Float. That Zanderallen looks cute. Look at the dwarf trying to be a big man. Where's the rest of the Shields? I thought he would be taller. Hold on to your potatoes. Oh I remember that. It's getting more and more absurd. We are at war with the Lords of Diamond, right here in my own city. The largest criminal organization in the world. I don't understand. I'm not paying for any damages.
Everyone must make a perception check. I'd say that's about 5 minutes of talking, act accordingly.. BUT MAKE SURE TO POST A PERCEPTION. Yes there is a goal for the roll.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+17=24 ; d20+21=39 ; Tuesday June 14th, 2022 8:37:07 PM
Armalad notices that a little over half her flight / thought detecting time has expired and decides to angle herself to be more towards zone 1 when it will run out rather than 7 as it would probably be easier to deal with the wall than the tower.
Otherwise she keeps her flight / thought detecting going with Joker at arm's length flying near her
Perception - Armalad : 39 Perception - Joker : 24
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Detect Thoughts - 9 minutes, 60 foot cone of thought detection; 1st round thoughts or no thoughts, 2nd round number of thoughts, 3rd round surface thoughts if fail DC 18 Will Save Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+17=30 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 7:11:54 AM
Stohp is only half listening, more focused on the job at hand (perception 30)
Stock (JonM) HP: 159/159; AC: 28/25/16; Per: +21; Surv: +15; SM: +14 d20+21=27 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 9:02:48 AM
Stock turns slightly at the commotion and sees Drezz with his mask off. He smiles behind his mask and his attention returns to in front of the dais. His eyes slowly scan left to right, close to far, trying to look big and trying to look over the heads of all these humans. He refrains from jumping to see over them, barely.
========= Perception 27
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=28 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 10:03:50 AM
Bartomus looked on from his slight vantage point and felt first the surprise amongst the crowd as Drezz pulled off his mask and began to speak. Surprise seemed to shift something else and the tension of that became more palatable. He glanced about and there seemed to be closed fists, snarls, and whispers.
Perception 28 Ready Spike Stones spell
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 139/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+7=20 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 11:01:29 AM
Zanderallen stands at parade rest behind Drezz, eyes scanning the crowd and surrounding area. (He's getting nervous if the crowd looks like page 2) But he trusted the palace guard to appropriately hold back the crowd. He is half listening to Drezz, the man seemed to have the crowd's attention. A good start if he could bring it home. His gaze flickers from spot to spot where he knows his fellow Shields and the guard should be stationed, looking for any of them to spot trouble in their zone and give signal. ---------------------------------------- Perception 20
Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+22=32 ; d20+12=23 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 3:10:50 PM
Delia tunes out much of Drezz's speech, scanning the area for any anomolies or disturbances. Hawky circles ahead, doing the same.
Delia Perception: 32 Hawky Perception: 23
DM Robert - Lights, Camera, ACTION d20=9 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+46=55 ; 10d6=31 ; d20+2=22 ; d20=8 ; d20=12 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 5:44:32 PM
Armalad keeps on the lookout. (flying z1/7 - 39, Joker 24) Stohp keeps a lookout (z4 - 30) Stock keeps on his toes (zA/1 - 27) Bartomus (z6 - 28) Zanderallen is on guard (zA - 20) Delia (z2 32, Hawky 23)
Drezz (AC17(19) starts with 36hp -8) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
Anyone over 20 on Perception, see's 4 individuals easily working their way forward from zone 4, they are just behind the first row of people in zone 3. They don't appear armed or armored, but they are all dwarves.
Anyone over 22 on Perception, a guard has climbed to the roof of both the west side and south side first building inside the blue wall. They are alone, and don't have a partner. They do appear to have long bows, something the guard doesn't normally carry.
Armalad only Highlight to display spoiler: {For just the briefest flicker you think you spotted a shimmering somewhere over the first line of tree's in the park area (note these trees are only 20 foot high).}
Zanderallen notes a tiny red marble that seems to be coming straight at the podium. He quickly realizes but not fast enough that a fireball is headed is way. enlarged fireball, FIY caster is chaotic neutral
Fireball reflex 20 damage 31 (10d6) (everyone on dais, the clerics off to the side, and Stock) Drezz reflex =22, Zanerallen take 8 of Drezz's damage
The priest of Alemi goes down The priest casting zone of truth at the dais edge goes down.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+21=34 ; d20+17=23 ; Wednesday June 15th, 2022 8:52:22 PM
Armalad figures Delia and Hawky can see to the single card with the longbow and other folks can deal with the Dwarves she needs to investigate the trees in the front line of the park area. She casts see invisibility on herself and moves toward the trees where she saw the shimmering, Joker in tow.
Armalad - Perception: 34 Joker - Perception: 23
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cas, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 50/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday June 16th, 2022 7:19:31 AM
Stohp trusts the others to deal with the ranged threats and places herself between the stage and the approaching dwarves. Somewhere right near the edge of the stage where she won't get bowled over by a panicking and fleeing crowd.
Stock (JonM) HP: 144/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 0/33 used d20+11=23 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 9:35:17 AM
Stock coughs at the flames and smoke and bellows, "HERE WE GO!" His eyes trace the distance as he positions himself next to Stohp and in front of Drezz.
He barks at the dwarves in their native dialect, "Careful there, friends. Help get some of these people to safety...It feels like the speeches are over."
============= Reflex 23...actually 25 with dwarf hardy bonus
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=30 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 10:33:40 AM
People were still listening to Drezz talk while Bartomus continued his surveillance. Four dwarves were heading towards the dais and that was odd. They were not sitting, or just standing to listen, they were moving. Then he saw someone climbing up onto the building below and to his left of the wall, he was on. He glanced across the crowd and saw another guard do the same. Both were armed with bows.
"Guards don't usually use bows," Bartomus said aloud to no one in particular.
Then the dais alit in fire. He started moving along the wall towards the area where the bowman was. Glancing back, he figured he would lay the trap to prevent anyone from rushing the dais or make it very painful.
Another perception check - 30 Cast spike stones in the space between the front of the crowd in Zone 3 and around the front of the dais. Will create 20' squares per casting level - so 20' wide by as long as I can. Range is 230' (100+10/casting level). Those entering: (1) reduce speed by 1/2; 1d8 of piercing damage for each 5' movement through; If they take damage, a Reflex save of 18 to avoid injuries to feet and legs. Fail reduces that 1/2 speed for 24 hours or until cured by cure spell. Rogues can detect the location with perception but need a DC 29 to see it. Cannot be disabled by disabled skill. Ummm...will last about 13 hours.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+15=25 ; d20+7=25 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 11:25:27 AM
Zanderallen sees the red bead flying through the air, but it's moving way too fast to do anything. He covers up behind his cloak of resistance and lets it's protective magic take the worst of the blast. He still reels from his own burns and the burns transferred from Drezz, thankful Drezz only looked barely singed.
Combat reflexes take over almost immediately, he looks at the priests with pain but his charge is Drezz. Zander draws his shield and grabs Drezz around the shoulders with his shield arm, turning him towards the temple with his shield covering his back. "Inside, NOW! On me." He leads Drezz down from the stand and towards the temple, eyes alert for any immediate danger. ----------------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes
Reflex 25 - half damage taken plus transferred damage 24 damage total
Perception 25
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+20=32 ; d8=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=30 ; Thursday June 16th, 2022 5:37:29 PM
Seeing the strange guard on the roof, Delia trains her bow on him. If he fires at Drezz, she will fire at him.
Hawky continues to circle looking for anything else out of place. Perception: 30
======= Readied Attack: 32 (-2 for each range increment past 110ft) Damage: 20 (17 arrow and 3 cold)
DM Robert - HERE WE GO! d20+36=41 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=26 ; 4d8=20 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=16 ; d3=3 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+6=23 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=12 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=20 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+20=21 d20+20=25 d20+20=27 2d8(6+7)+9=22 Thursday June 16th, 2022 6:32:51 PM
Armalad casts a spell. Stohp rushes forward. Stock prepares. Bartomus casts a spell Zanderallen moves Drezz. Delia readies to shoot. ------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 for cover starts with 36hp -21) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
Armalad scans the trees but can't see anything. She does hear someone casting a spell. Spellcraft 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {someone cast dimension door}
The 4 dwarves I'm just going to call them what they are, crowd assassins surge forward with unnatural speed for most humanoids. They manage to avoid serious injury from Bartomus's spell. Three of them stop to engage Stock and Stohp. One continues around and tries to get to Drezz but Zanderallen places himself in the way. 1-3 are able to strike at Stock and Stohp (move speed 70, so they spend 40 in the spike stone area, and still had enough to make it to you. However I'm giving the guards get a AOO on them.
Guards AOO. All 4 miss.
c1 strikes at Stock, open fist, no AOO (monks) 20+20=21 MISS
C2 and C3 strike at Stohp d20+20=25 miss d20+20=27 hit, damage 2d8+9=22
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof Shoots at Drezz (aC21) Wait, scratch all that, he's not human, he's surface drow, they don't get the favored enemy... first shot +16 To hit 27, damage d8+4=6 second shot +11 to hit 15, miss third shot +6 to hit 23, damage d8+4=12 Drezz takes 10, Zanderallen takes 10
Bounty hunter 2 - south roof (This is the only 1 I think Delia has a shot at) first shot +16 To hit 25, damage d8+4=7 second shot +11 to hit 15, miss third shot +6 to hit 20, miss Drezz takes 3, Zanderallen takes 4
Armalad figures out that whoever was in the trees casted dimension door and tries to hastily look for someone that could be a caster showing up unexpectedly somewher.
Perception - Armalad: 33 Perception - Joker: 19
If she can get a bead on the caster she moves towards him and if he is in bow range will fire a shot
Otherwise she will move towards the bounty hunter on the west roof and if she can fire a shot at him.
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cas, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stock (JonM) HP: 183/198; AC: 26/24/14; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 1/33 used d20+19=25 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+9=15 ; d10+23=30 ; d6=6 ; d10+23=31 ; d10+23=24 ; d6=3 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 10:33:40 AM Status: Heroism, Raging
Stock cocks his head at the dwarf and says, "Bad choice." RAGE! His flail then goes to work on the dwarf.
======== Full Attack PA1 hits AC25, 30 damage + 6 electricity PA2 hits AC32, Critical Threat, confirms vs AC30 (Forgot +4 from Crit Focus), 55 damage + 3 electricity + sickened for 1 minute from sickening critical PA3 hits AC15 5ft. step to AG17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 124/139 AC: 31(27 without shield) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=18 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 12:42:50 PM
Zanderallen has singular purpose, keep Drezz alive and inside. If he could get Drezz out of line of sight of the archers he could handle the single assassin that made it through. He continues pushing Drezz towards the door, Heroically channeling positive energy to his allies while excluding the assassins. "OPEN THE DOORS!" he yells to the paladins. Upon reaching the door and getting Drezz inside he stops in the doorway drawing his sword to block the assassin. "Stay near me Drezz, we don't know if they have men in the temple." -------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes
Hero Point Spent for extra action - Channel Positive Energy Selective Channeling - Excludes the 4 assassins (10/12 Lay on Hands remaining) Drezz, Zander, Stock, Stohp, and if any priests are still alive heal 23 hp
Shield is covering Drezz, Zander's AC updated
Double move combined with drawing weapon to X25, Drezz at W26 Zander provokes from c4
Perception 18 to look for anyone inside the temple
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+18=34 ; 2d8+26=33 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=10 ; d8+13=15 ; d6=6 ; d8+13=16 ; d6=3 ; d20+8=28 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 1:35:44 PM speaking of favored enemy... are the bounty hunters human? If so, BH2 takes 4 extra damage from last shot. So that I make you do less math, what range penalty am I at?
Delia unloads on the bounty hunter she can see, cursing the Lords of the Diamonds for their willingness to send attackers after someone in the middle of a crowd.
(OOC I'm not sure how these tricks work, but Hawky is attack(all) trained, Fetch (The animal goes and gets something. If you do not point out a specific item, the animal fetches a random object.) trained, has spring attack, and is at 3 int. Can he Fetch someone's weapon? If it doesn't work, fine but I'm trying to figure ways for Hawky to be useful in combat)
Delia whistles the Fetch signal for Hawky (AC 23) and points at BH1's bow. If he can make it to the target(80ft fly), he will spring attack this round and replace his melee attack with a disarm attempt. If not, he will do it whenever he gets close enough
============= My shots are not currently factoring in either range penalty or +4 potential favored enemy to hit
Attack 1: 34 to hit; Damage: 37 (45 if FE) Attack 2: 24 to hit; Damage: 21 (25) Attack 3: 25 to hit; Damage: 19 (23) Attack 4: 10 miss
If allowed, Hawky disarm at BH1's bow: 28 to disarm
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=11 ; Friday June 17th, 2022 6:09:19 PM
Bartomus turned his attention to the arrow slinging assassin on the building below him. It was time to give him a shock.
Call lightening for 11, reflex save against 17 saves half damage. bolt 1/10 used.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+21=29 ; d20+16=30 ; Saturday June 18th, 2022 11:58:00 AM
Stohp grimaces and tries to disarm the enemy while taking a 5 foot step back. She doesn't have to beat them, just keep them from reaching Drezz. (29 and 30 to disarm the two nearby enemies, on success she throws the weapons 15 feet away back towards the crowd)
DM Robert - "Bad choice." d20+13=14 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+20=27 ; 2d8+9=22 ; d20+28=48 ; d20+20=31 ; 2d8+9=16 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Sunday June 19th, 2022 1:42:12 PM Please note, Zanderallen healed those of you around the stage for 23
Armalad shoots her bow seeing a still invisible figure crouching behind the podium on the stage. The figure wasn't there before. She shoots at him. Just barely hitting him (Really Nonleathal damage?)
Stock unleashes the inner beserker, but doesn't kill his target. (they have Purity of Body, making them immune to all normal and magical disease, granted sickened isn't diseased, but I would say he's immune to your feat)
Zanderallen keeps moving and pushing Drezz.
Delia shoots with vengeance (yes they are human) and he goes down! I'd say 500 feet for the one you killed, 300 feet for the dwarves at the stage, the mage is invisible).
Bartomus calls some lighting.
Stohp tries to trip, failing both times.
Drezz moves along.
------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp ) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
The invisible Mage Assassin casts Enlarged Maximized Scorching Ray at Drezz, to hit 15 (d20+13) and misses! Zadnerallen sees a ray cast from the area of the podium...or what's left after that fireball. and still invisible because he cast greater invisibility before his first attack
c1 strikes at Stock with stunning fist, open fist, no AOO (monks) 20+20=27 hit damage 22 (2d8+9) stunning fist DC20 fortitude or be stunned.
C2 looks at Stohp, saying, "Really, this is a trip." CMB trip d20+28=48 critted the trip. Stohp goes down.
C3 seeing Stohp go down goes around her and up the stairs. Stohp may have 1 AOO at -4 for being prone.
C4 easily follows Zanderallen up the stairs. "Why are you making this difficult?" He hits Zanderallen with a stunning fist attack. d20+20=31 hit damage 16 (2d8+9) stunning fist DC20 fortitude or be stunned.
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof Shoots at Drezz, through cover, and just under 200 feet. first shot +14To hit 16, miss second shot +9 to hit 10, miss third shot +4 to hit 24, damage d8+4=10 Drezz takes 5, Zanderallen takes 5
The 4 temple paladins come forward. One lays hands on Drezz healing him for 2. Another heals Drezz with lay on hands. for 3. One lays on hands on Zanderallen healing him 2, and the other paladin lays on hands on Zanderallen healing him for 4.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 64/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20+13=17 ; d20+8=14 ; Sunday June 19th, 2022 7:16:41 PM
Stohp can get up as a free action and does so (class feature). Her trips aren't any better though (used the -4 before I remembered the feat, 21 and 18 to trip). She'll move towards the temple entrance after getting up.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+36=38 ; d8=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Sunday June 19th, 2022 10:03:15 PM
(OOC: yes nonlethal because I do more damage with nonlethal attacks than I do with lethal attacks because of the bows enchantment 1) and 2) if we can take whoever alive maybe we get another bite at the Lords of Diamond apple)
Armalad was prepared for just such an occasion and heroically casts true strike before imbuing her arrow with glitterdust as she fires at the invisible mage assassin.
She then moves closer towards the mage assassin hoping to get within 30 feet of him next round if he is indeed blind for sneak attack if possible
38 vs AC; 7 nonlethal + 6 nonlethal shock + 10 foot radius spread centered on the invisible mage assassin Will DC 18 or be blinded; if blinded each round can make another save to remove the condition and invisible things become visibly outlined in dust becoming visible for duration of spell and receiving -40 on stealth checks
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Glitterdust : 9 rounds - mage assassin and anyone in 10 foot radius spread around him at time of casting; covered in dust; need to make DC 18 will saves or become blinded; can roll a new save each round; invisible things outlined; -40 to stealth See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
"You're not feeling even a little sick? That's too bad. I'm not even a little stunned so I guess we're even."
He wails on the monk some more. =========== Fortitude 31 PA1 vs C1 hits AC 29, 24 damage + 4 electricity PA2 hits AC30, 32 damage + 5 electricity PA3 hits AC25, 29 damage + 5 electricity If the monk he's fighting goes down, 5 ft step to AH17
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+18=28 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+13=21 ; d8+13=20 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d8+13=18 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 3:29:01 PM
Hawky has his command of Fetch on the still living bounty hunter's bow, with a disarm of 28 (w/ nat 20 if it matters). (Fly 80ft, AC 23)
If Delia cannot see the invisible man, she will fire at one of the monks, preferably the ones right by Drezz and Zanderallen.
If Armalad's glitterdust spell is successful, Delia suddenly sees a very sparkly man that her friend is attacking and will unload on him instead.
===================== Attack 1: 24 or 28 v humans (28-4 range); 48 or 56 v humans Attack 2: 28 or 32 v humans (32-4 range); 22 or 26 v humans Attack 3: miss Attack 4: miss
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 109/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 24 d20+20=40 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+14=22 ; d6=3 ; d8+14=22 ; d8+14=15 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=16 ; d8+14=15 ; d6=2 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 3:58:20 PM
Zanderallen doesn't even slow as the monk attempts to hit a nerve point. He gets a little nervous as the paladins converge on him but relaxes from that potential danger as they offer healing. He turns to face the assassin, holding the doorway as he transitions his shield to protect himself now that Drezz has cover from the door. "I happen to be rather opposed to assassination as a means of political discourse. And the Diamond Lords in particular. NOW DIE!" Zander attempts to smite the assassin in front of him. ----------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 10/12 Lay on hands remaining
Fort Save 40 saves vs DC 20
Swift Action Smite Evil on C4 (if evil +6 to hit and AC, +13 to damage, ignore DR)
Full Attack on C4
C4 is EVIL 33(27+6 hits), 35(22+13) +3 fire damage 36(30+6) threatens, 33(23+6+4) confirms, 63(22+13+15+13) +1 fire damage 30(24+6) threatens, 29(19+6+4) confirms, 57(16+13+15+13) +2 fire damage
C4 is NON-EVIL 27 misses 30 threatens, 27(23+4) no confirm, 22 + 1 fire damage 24 misses
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=9 ; 3d6=11 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 4:13:27 PM
Bartomus wanted to move closer to the arrow sooner, but wasn't sure that was the best approach. He called down two more books of lightening on the Archer as he scanned the area
using both standard action to call bolts down, 9, 11..reflex save against 17 on each bolt to save half on each.
DM Robert - "NOW DIE!" d20+2=16 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+28=31 ; d20+20=33 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+12=25 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=13 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+12=16 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=18 ; d20+39=56 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+6=24 ; d4+5=7 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=7 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=12 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 6:37:42 PM
Stohp gets up and tries to trip her opponent but fails. Then she moves to the temple (location?) And moving a standard move away is going to provoke an AOO. Armalad preps her bow and shoots an arrow at the mage sniper Stock hits his opponent who goes down on the first swing and then takes a 5 foot step You can take a 5-foot step before, during, or after your other actions in the round. I'm interpreting that to mean your other attacks can go to the other monk. Delia, Hawky grabs the bow CMD is 30, but a nat 20 always hits, however, fetch as the animal trick is not considered a CMB attack, fetching without improved disarm is needed to avoide AOO, I'm ruling the bow is grappled. The mage slumps over. Zanderallen calls on his holy vengeance but finds it really doesn't help him in this battle. Bartumus um you only get 1 standard action, and then a move action calls down a lighting bolt.
------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp ) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
C2 takes an AOO on Stohp, To hit d20+28=33 damage 18 (2d8+9) then after Stock whacks him he concentrates on Stock with Flurry of Blows. +22 To hit 23 miss +22 To hit 34 hit damage 18 (2d8+9) +17 to hit 30 hit damage 13 (2d8+9) +17 To hit 31 hit damage 13 (2d8+9) +12 to hit 25 miss
C4 unloads with flurry of blows on Zanderallen +22 To hit 37 hit damage 20 (2d8+9) +22 To hit 33 hit damage 18 (2d8+9) +17 to hit 22 miss +17 To hit 27 miss +12 to hit 16 miss
C3 moves up to the interfering Zanderallen and attempts to trip him. CMD +39= 56, Zandreallen is tripped.
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof after dodging part of that lighting strike hangs onto his bow but whips out his kukri and attacks Hawky. +16=27 damage 7 (1d4+5) +11=30 damage 9 (1d4+5) +6=24 damage 7 (1d4+5)
temple paladin 1 and 4 attack the monks. 5 and 12. miss. the other two lay on hands on Zanderallen 1 and 6 hp healed
[Edit by Jerry: Robert, you shared the module link instead of the map link. I'll let you edit here again and link the map link sir. No harm done as players couldn't have accessed it. See email. ;)] _____ FYI Monks CMD: Bull Rush 37, Grapple 35, Trip 39 1 Crowd assassin AC 29, 142 damage DEAD, 2 crowd assassin AC 29, 91 damage 3 crowd assassin AC 29, 20 damage 4 crowd assassin AC 29, 43 damage 1 Bounty hunter AC24, 17 damage 2 Bounty hunter, AC25 117 damage DEAD 1 Mage Sniper AC 27, 82 lethal damage and 30 nonlethal damage- blinded. ???
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+16=31 ; d8=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 20th, 2022 10:57:34 PM
(OOC: I cannot see the map, I requested access)
Armalad seeing the invisible mage assassin fall over decides to go after the bounty hunter on the roof seeing as how the mage is apparently out of commision.
She moves towards Bounty Hunter 1 remembering her orders were to see to range attackers and even though he no longer has the bow, hopefully her, Delia and Hawky can drop him before helping with the monks.
31 vs AC; 5 nonlethal + 4 nonlethal shock damage (OOC: Armalad has precise shot so she doesn't take a penalty at firing at the bounty hunter engaged with Hawky.)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday June 21st, 2022 8:26:08 AM
Trusting her allies to deal with the rest, Stohp enters the temple to check if the enemy somehow snuck more assassins inside. She wouldn't put it past them. (map broke, can't list position)
Stock (JonM) HP: 144/198; AC: 26/24/14; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 3/33 used d20+19=34 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=22 ; d10+23=26 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 9:42:51 AM Status: Heroism, Rage
"That stung." Stock can feel the soreness through the rage and his movement is thrown off. He sees two of his swings go wide as the sneaky dwarven monk dodged.
In dwarven he says, "I didn't know your monk training would go well with the anarchy that comes from assassination. Interesting career choice."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 98/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+16=30 ; d8+14=18 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 2:05:49 PM
Zanderallen falls awkwardly at the exceptional skill of the dwarf. He scrabbles back onto his feet with a quick burst of healing energy on his wounds. He roars in anger as he swings his sword into the monk he's been fighting, landing a nasty blow. ------------------------------------ Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 9/12 Lay on hands remaining
Move Action - Stand Up, provokes
Swift Action - Lay on Hands heals 20
Attack C4 30 hits, 18 + 2 fire damage
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+13=14 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 4:58:54 PM My thought with the lack of Hawky's feat was if the archer had his bow equipped, then he wouldn't have a weapon to take a AoO with to matter. Hawky also does have spring attack so he could have grabbed it and flown back out of reach with bow in claw.Hawky: AC 23(27 vs movement AoO), HP 41/64
Hawky attempts to maintain the grapple and completely fails. Hearing his human's whistle, he retreats, taking the AoO (AC up to 27 from mobility)
Delia flinches as Hawky screams in anger and pain at the bounty hunter and whistles him off. She will shimmy down the rope of climbing she set up earlier, say the command word to unhook it around 10 feet off the ground, and take off at a run towards Zone 6 to get a better and closer angle, preferably to get a line on the one who hurt Hawky. (move speed 45)
DM Robert - "That stung." d20+13=16 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=15 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=20 ; 2d8+9=21 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+12=29 ; d20+22=28 ; 2d8+9=18 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=22 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=30 ; 2d8+9=17 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+4=9 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+2=3 ; d6=1 ; d20+7=25 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 5:56:30 PM
Armalad shoots the bounty hunter. Stohp tries to get to the entrance to the temple, but it's a pileup of monks and paladins. Put you at your reach to the monks currently. Stock hits the monk with his flail. Zanderallen gets back up and attacks. (c3 and C4 are going to get AOO's on you) Delia moves with gusto, putting you on the wall with Bartomus in zone 6. Bartimus, I assume drops another lighting bolt. He takes it in the face.
------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp -16) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
C2 spends a ki point giving himself a +4 dodge bonus (his AC is 33) then flurries on Stock again. +22 To hit 33 hit damage 20 (2d8+9) +22 To hit 26 hit damage 18 (2d8+9) +17 to hit 30 hit damage 20 (2d8+9) +17 To hit 36 hit damage 21 (2d8+9) +12 to hit 15 miss
C3 Takes his AOO on Zanderallen +20 to hit 30, miss He decides to clear a path and flurries on P2, P4, and spends a Ki point to get an extra attack on Zanderallen. P2+22 To hit 35 hit damage 18 (2d8+9) p4+22 To hit 30 hit damage 19 (2d8+9) kills p4 p2+17 to hit 25 hit damage 22 (2d8+9) p4+17 To hit 32 hit damage 13 (2d8+9) kills p3 Z+12 to hit 29 miss Z +22 to hit 28 miss
C4 see's Zanderallen getting up and also takes an AOO +20 to hit 26 miss, Seeings his brother take out the roadblocks he rolls around and through the doorway. He activates his ki pool to increase his Dodge (He's AC 33) Provoking from Zanderallen, Stoph and then if Zanderallen has combat reflexes from Zanderallen again. He then attacks Drezz (only 1 attack since he moved) +20 To hit 30 hit damage 17 (2d8+9)
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof Isn't too keen on being the center of attention. He decides to level the playing field and shoots at Amalad (elves are still not favored enemies....remember, he wasn't disarmed, and held onto the bow). He drops his kukri and fires. first shot +14To hit 17, miss had the wrong stat block, lowering roll by 2. second shot +26 to hit 10, damage d8+4=8 third shot +4 to hit 9, miss
temple paladin 1 see's his brothers go down and steps up on c3 3 miss. temple paladin 3 lays on hands on Drezz 1 hp healed
Drezz, strikes at the monk with his dagger. To hit 25, misses.
_____ FYI Monks CMD: Bull Rush 37, Grapple 35, Trip 39 1 Crowd assassin AC 29, 142 damage DEAD, 2 crowd assassin AC 33, 118 damage 3 crowd assassin AC 29, 20 damage 4 crowd assassin AC 33, 63 damage 1 Bounty hunter AC24, 35 damage 2 Bounty hunter, AC25 117 damage DEAD 1 Mage Sniper AC 27, 82 lethal damage and 30 nonlethal damage- blinded. ???
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+20=37 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=33 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; 4d6=10 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday June 21st, 2022 11:01:38 PM
If Armalad is within 30 feet of the Bounty Hunter she will tell Joker, "Fog cloud cover please, 4 squares"
Joker will use his wand of silent image (UMD: 37) to oblige and create the illusionary fog in a 4x4 square covering where he and his master are flying.
Armalad has to make a DC 11 Will Save (22) to disbelieve.
(OOC: I'll roll a full attack and if she still has to move toward the bounty hunter she'll only move and make a single attack)
She then makes a full attack from the concealment of the fog cloud against the bounty hunter
1st attack 33 vs AC; threat of critical; 33 to confirm 19 nonlethal damage + 8 nonlethal shock damage + 10 nonlethal sneak attack damage + 6 nonlethal from deadly aim (note I didn't multiply the sneak attack nor deadly aim damage per the rules since percision damage is not multiplied on crits) rapid shot: 19 vs AC; miss 2nd attack 22 vs AC; miss
Otherwise she moves and shoots taking the d20 roll from the first attack of a natural 20 her roll would be 36 with a 36 to confirm, no sneak attack or deadly aim damage because she isn't within 30 feet so damage becomes 17 nonlethal + 8 nonlethal shock from the crit alone
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Glitterdust : 9 rounds - mage assassin and anyone in 10 foot radius spread around him at time of casting; covered in dust; need to make DC 18 will saves or become blinded; can roll a new save each round; invisible things outlined; -40 to stealth See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Joker: Silent Image (possibly) - illusionary 10 x 10 fog cloud covering joker + Armalad's square. This gives Armalad concealment so she can sneak attack against things within 30 feet. DC 12 will save to disbelieve the fog cloud if interacted with Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=2 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 7:15:22 AM
Stohp has very little chance of actually stopping the monks (would need almost a 20 to hit any combat maneuvers) but she can at least provide a flanking bonus.
Stock (JonM) HP: 77/198; AC: 26/24/14; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 4/33 used d20+23=30 ; d20+26=31 ; d20+13=23 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 9:44:59 AM Status: Heroism, Rage
The bruises from the pesky monk are starting to stack up. He keeps trash talking the dwarven monk in their native language, "You don't look so good. Why don't you just back off and I'll go take care of your friends"
This time he slows down his swing, focusing on the follow through from his strikes. It's too much micro management though in a raging state. He misses three times (entirely from that dodge bonus!). ============ non-Power Attack vs. C2 hits AC30 Hero Point spent for +8, non-power attack vs C2 hits AC31 non-Power Attack vs C2 hits AC23
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+18=38 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+13=16 ; d8+13=17 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d8+13=19 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:30:33 PM
Delia aims for one of the monks she can see, trying to help out the group right around Drezz.
============== Full round attack at C2, or move to see him and fire a shot Attack 1: 38 to hit, 21 doesn't confirm crit; 41 damage (21 if single attack) Attack 2: 32 to hit; 21 damage Attack 3: 22 to miss Attack 4: 17 to miss
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=9 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:58:16 PM
Bartomus moves down towards the staurs leading diwn the wall. If the bow firing assassin is still alive, another bolt.
If not, double moves back to the stairs down off the wall and stops where he can assess who needs what help.
thank you for filling in that move.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=9 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:58:16 PM
Bartomus moves down towards the staurs leading diwn the wall. If the bow firing assassin is still alive, another bolt.
If not, double moves back to the stairs down off the wall and stops where he can assess who needs what help.
thank you for filling in that move.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=9 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:58:17 PM
Bartomus moves down towards the staurs leading diwn the wall. If the bow firing assassin is still alive, another bolt.
If not, double moves back to the stairs down off the wall and stops where he can assess who needs what help.
thank you for filling in that move.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=9 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 2:58:17 PM
Bartomus moves down towards the staurs leading diwn the wall. If the bow firing assassin is still alive, another bolt.
If not, double moves back to the stairs down off the wall and stops where he can assess who needs what help.
thank you for filling in that move.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 89/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 3:26:42 PM
Zander knows he'll be sore tomorrow but for the moment his armor protects him from the worst of the attacks. The only real pain he suffers is that transferred from Drezz. His mind races as he takes in the current situation. Two assassins, two dead paladins, limited help in the immediate vicinity. Time for plan B. "Drezz, GET IN!" With little time to explain Zander drops his sword to have a hand free. Pulling the draw strings all the way open on his Type IV Bag of Holding he "helps" Drezz inside. Pulling it shut behind him, and drawing his warhammer from his belt. "Looks like you've got to get through me now boys." ----------------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 9/12 Lay on hands remaining
Free action, drop longsword
Standard action put Drezz in Bag of Holding
Move Action draw warhammer
DM Robert - "Drezz, GET IN!" d20+13=14 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+22=29 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=11 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+12=30 ; 2d8+9=14 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+2=18 ; Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 5:46:51 PM
Armalad moves forward with cover and shoots an arrow. Stohp tries to provide a distraction. Stock swings and misses. Delia shoots at a monk... (he has AC 33 on your fire round, so only the first hits, he has deflect arrow so he can deflect 1, I'm assuming you're firing two arrows on your first shot? You didn't specify.)...however the one arrow that hits him is enough to put him down. Bartomus drops another bolt on the archer, and moves down the stairs. Zanderallen (oh i forgot to half his damage last round...adjusted, give yourself 9 damage) stuffs Drezz into his bag of holding, it's a tight fit. The maneuver is unexpected by the dwarves, and it's only 5 foot so not sure it provokes).
------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp -7) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
C3 wishes he had the steal feat/trick, he 5 foot steps and then unloads on Zanderallen, spending another Ki point to get an extra attack on Zanderallen. +22 To hit 37 hit damage 14 (2d8+9) +22 To hit 31 hit damage 11 (2d8+9) +17 to hit 19 miss +17 To hit 23 miss +12 to hit 27 miss +22 to hit 29 miss
C4 tries a different route, spending a Ki pool to first disarm, and then flurry. CMB disarm +28, 45, the warhammer goes flying. +22 To hit 23 hit miss +22 To hit 34 hit damage 14 (2d8+9) +17 to hit 29 miss +17 To hit 22 miss +12 to hit 30 miss
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof See's that his bounty is out of range of targeting, and doesn't much like the way things are going. He starts running the roof tops, double move, acrobatics check 34. He doesn't fall off and starts moving along the rooftops away from the stage.
temple paladin 1 see's his brothers go down and takes a 5 foot step up on c3 to flank. 16 miss. temple paladin 3 attacks c4 18 miss
_____ FYI Monks CMD: Bull Rush 37, Grapple 35, Trip 39 1 Crowd assassin AC 29, 142 damage DEAD, 2 crowd assassin AC 29, 139 damage DEAD 3 crowd assassin AC 29, 20 damage 4 crowd assassin AC 29, 63 damage 1 Bounty hunter AC24, 69 damage 2 Bounty hunter, AC25 117 damage DEAD 1 Mage Sniper AC 27, 82 lethal damage and 30 nonlethal damage- blinded. ???
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=18 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 7:14:05 AM
Stohp tries to grab the last Monk by the door and actually succeeds! (37 to grapple). He'll probably break through in a moment but it'll make him use up an action.(CMD vs grapple 28)
Stock (JonM) HP: 99/198; AC: 26/24/14; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 5/33 used d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 10:06:23 AM Status: Heroism, Rage!
Stock begins moving toward Zanderallen, drawing and drinking a potion on the way.
In dwarven he says, "Give up Monks! You guys are done." He's oblivious to the fact that he is wiping blood from his face as he says this.
=== Move - draw potion of Cure Serious Standard - Drink Potion - 22 hp 5 ft step to AG18
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+18=26 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+13=20 ; d6=5 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 10:47:10 AM
If Delia can see c4 she will fire at him, if not, she'll take advantage of Stohp holding a target still and go for c3.
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Attack 1: 26 - miss Attack 2: 33 to hit; damage 25 - but probably deflected? Attack 3: 25 - miss Attack 4: 18 - miss
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=11 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 1:19:13 PM
Bartomus looked over his shoulder and assumed one last bolt at the fleeing assassin hoping that ot might cause them to fall in their attempt to fleeing.
He then looks about from where he came out to see where he is in relationship to the sharp stone trap he laid.
lightening for 11, she against 17 to reduce by half.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 75/139 AC: 31(27 without shield) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+16=20 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 2:38:05 PM
Zanderallen looks down at his empty hand, then at the monk his disarmed him. Then he looks at his shield, securely strapped to his arm, and grins. With a quick touch to heal some of his wounds he heroically calls upon the power of Domi to empower his shield before repeatedly bashing the monk in Stohp's arms in the face. ------------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 8/12 Lay on hands remaining
Swift Action Lay on Hands - 25 healed
Hero point used for extra action Divine Bond to add +3 Weapon Enhancement to shield
Full Attack on Grappled Flanked C3 with shield (losing shield bonus to AC) [OOC: +19 attack bonus +13 BAB +3 enhancement +5 Str -4 Power Attack +2 Flank] 24 misses 30 hits, 20 damage 17 misses
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+36=38 ; d8=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 5:02:24 PM
(OOC: If Armalad was outside of 30 feet of the bounty hunter she wouldn't have had Joker use the wand. The wand does nothing for her if she isn't within 30 feet of whatever she is attacking, otherwise if she was within 30 feet when she attacked then the sneak attack + deadly aim should have applied but it looks like the cloud happened but the extra damage didn't but I only wanted the cloud if it would get me sneak attack)
Armalad sees the bounty hunter get away and the unusual tactic that Zanderallen employs and figures it is time for one of her own. She heroically casts true strike and then imbues one of her arrows with resilient sphere and then fires at Zanderallen knowing that although the arrow will hurt it is only nonlethal damage
38 vs AC; 11 nonlethal + 6 nonlethal shock to Zanderallen but Zanderallen is protected by a 9 foot diameter sphere of force surrounding him She then moves towards the stage
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Glitterdust : 9 rounds - mage assassin and anyone in 10 foot radius spread around him at time of casting; covered in dust; need to make DC 18 will saves or become blinded; can roll a new save each round; invisible things outlined; -40 to stealth See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. resilient sphere: 9 foot radius sphere centered on Zanderallen encapsulates Zanderallen Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike-cast, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere - cast, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
DM Robert - "You guys are done." d20+13=17 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=11 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 5:42:38 PM
Stohp wraps up the monk in her arms. Stock sucks down a potion. Delia, can't see the dwarf inside the temple, can see the one grappled by Stohp on the stairs, can shoot him since grappled he can't deflect that arrow. Bartomus encourages the man to keep running. makes his save this time. Zanderallen manages to bash the monk in the face. Armalad shoots an arrow at Zanderallen hitting him (hmm, now if I was an evil DM a 9 foot diameter sphere pops into existence, does it go from the center growing outward, does it just come into existence, it if comes into existence does everything in that 9 foot diameter get put in it?)
------- Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp -7) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
C3 is currently grappled. He will attempt to break the grapple. CMB 34 (+26) Seeing the spherical wall of force he decides things aren't working out. "You win this one play actor. He moves away, jumping down the side of the stairs with seemingly no effect. Stohp, Zanderallen, and p1 get an AOO.
C4 considers trying to batter down the sphere but decides it would probaby take too long. He leaves as well. Also jumping down the side of the stairs with no difficulty. Zanderallen and p3 get an AOO. CMB disarm +28, 45, the warhammer goes flying.
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof Get's hit by the lightning but keeps moving away.
temple paladin 1 gets a normal swing and an AOO. 2 misses temple paladin 3 gets a normal swing and an AOO 2 misses.
_____ FYI Monks CMD: Bull Rush 37, Grapple 35, Trip 39 1 Crowd assassin AC 29, 142 damage DEAD, 2 crowd assassin AC 29, 139 damage DEAD 3 crowd assassin AC 29, 45 damage 4 crowd assassin AC 29, 63 damage 1 Bounty hunter AC24, 74 damage 2 Bounty hunter, AC25 117 damage DEAD 1 Mage Sniper AC 27, 82 lethal damage and 30 nonlethal damage- blinded. ???
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 3d6=13 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 6:21:02 PM
Bartomus watched the runner do just that and while his attention at the ruckus up front. Seeing two flee from their Shields opponents, he calls down a 5th bolt of lightening at the closest one one his dude of the stage area.
c3 or c4 13 points electrical damage andreflex save of 17 reduces 1/2, if I can spend a hero point to help hit or make it harder to avoid, I'lldo so
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+16=27 ; d8=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Thursday June 23rd, 2022 10:41:23 PM
(OOC: From an arcane archer perspective: When the arrow is fired, the spell's area is centered where the arrow lands. What I imagine that would mean is it starts from where the arrow hit growing outward)
Armalad flies towards bounty hunter 1 firing an arrow at him as she goes.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Friday June 24th, 2022 7:57:59 AM
Stohp doesn't bother with the AoO that would probably miss that agile monks anyway. She'll just stay close and make sure there aren't any other unexpected surprises.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 75/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 Friday June 24th, 2022 12:48:35 PM
With the wall of force protecting the fleeing monks just as much as it protects him he watches them run, raging at being unable to pursue them for a moment before reason kicks in that he would be equally unable to catch them whether the bubble was there or not. He instead takes the reprieve to catch is breath and retrieve Drezz from the bag. "We're safe in here. Plus it appears the assassins are all either dead of fleeing. You Ok?" Zander winces as the movement reveals several large dents in his plate that will need to be mended. ----------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 8/12 Lay on hands remaining
Full Round action to "retrieve an item from the bag" to pull Drezz out inside the sphere
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+22=37 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=20 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=2 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=5 ; d8+5=13 ; d6=4 ; d8+5=12 ; d6=1 ; Saturday June 25th, 2022 9:22:35 AM
Delia trains her bow on her target(C3), aiming for center of mass now instead of weak points. She waits just a moment to judge his speed and then releases 5 arrows in a blur.
She whistles gently to Hawky and offers an arm for the injured bird to land on. He gratefully descends onto it, preening his ruffled feathers.
========= Full round attack w/o deadly aim @ C3 Attack 1: 37 to hit; damage 10 & 13 Attack 2: 36 to hit; damage 17 Attack 3: 34 to hit; damage 13 Attack 4: 20 to miss
DM Robert - "You guys are done." d20+15=26 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+11=17 ; Sunday June 26th, 2022 10:07:05 AM
Bartomus drops a lighting on one of the monks. (reflex save 26) Armalad keeps shooting after the bounty hunter as he flees. Stohp stays on guard. Zanderallen pulls out Drezz. Delia wants more blood. (he deflects the first arrow) Stock? __________________
------ Drezz (AC17(19) giving AC21 (touch is 16) for cover starts with 36hp -7) NonDetection Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil ______________
This has all happened so quickly that the crowd has barely had a chance to react. About 25% of zone 3 is in the process of fleeing. The other 75% are watching the train wreck. Few of the people in zone 4 have left.
C3 and C4 suddenly change direction and charge toward the crowd. They both easily clear the 20 foot spike stone barrier (Acrobatics 39 and 40). As soon as they land on the other side the zone 3 people scream and chaos ensues. They were fine with watching as long as the 'barrer' kept them safe. But now that the combatants have breached the barrier and are among them they panic. Screams go off, people surge against each other. Women and children go down in the press of bodies.
Bounty hunter 1 - west roof Jumps down from the roof (acrobatics 28) rolling with the landing and coming up running. He's ahead of the throng that has broken out in zone 3 behind him but is about equal to the first batch of people that broke when the fireball went off.
Drezz starts to answer and hears the screams from the crowd. He shuffles forward in the sphere out of the temple now. "We must stop this, people will be injured." He tries shouting to gain the populaces attention. "Citizens! Please. Remain Calm! Panic leads to chaos!" (Diplomacy 17...not quite enough).
_____ FYI Monks CMD: Bull Rush 37, Grapple 35, Trip 39 1 Crowd assassin AC 29, 142 damage DEAD, 2 crowd assassin AC 29, 139 damage DEAD 3 crowd assassin AC 29, 88 damage 4 crowd assassin AC 29, 70 damage 17 nonletheal 1 Bounty hunter AC24, 74 damage 2 Bounty hunter, AC25 117 damage DEAD 1 Mage Sniper AC 27, 82 lethal damage and 30 nonlethal damage- blinded. ???
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+16=23 ; Sunday June 26th, 2022 11:15:37 PM
Armalad doesn't have calm emotions nor is she particularly gifted at diplomacy and waves of fatigue will probably just make it so that more people get hurt so she keeps flying / firing after bounty hunter 1.
23 vs AC; miss
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Glitterdust : 9 rounds - mage assassin and anyone in 10 foot radius spread around him at time of casting; covered in dust; need to make DC 18 will saves or become blinded; can roll a new save each round; invisible things outlined; -40 to stealth See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. resilient sphere: 9 foot radius sphere centered on Zanderallen encapsulates Zanderallen Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike-cast, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere - cast, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+7=25 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 2:02:42 AM "Everyone, stay where you were, don't run. Let the guard get the attackers." Bartomus bellowed in a loud, deep voice. He then made an effort to rescue whoever he might see in need of such a thing.
Intimadate for commanding folks to stay where they are - 25; begin rescue operations.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+7=25 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 2:02:43 AM "Everyone, stay where you were, don't run. Let the guard get the attackers." Bartomus bellowed in a loud, deep voice. He then made an effort to rescue whoever he might see in need of such a thing.
Intimadate for commanding folks to stay where they are - 25; begin rescue operations.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/159; AC: 26/24/14; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 6/33 used Monday June 27th, 2022 9:16:07 AM Fatigued - 11 more rounds, Heroism
Stock snaps out of his momentary day dreaming and curses at the backs of the fleeing monks. He limps over to Stohp and says, "It's been a while since somebody's roughed me up quite like that. You doing ok? I tried talking to those dwarven monks, bating them a bit, telling them that assassination doesn't much align with any monk creed I heard of. They ignored me though. Hopefully I gave them something to think about."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+8=28 ; d20+22=38 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 1:46:55 PM
Delia gives the fleeing monks a long look, but decides firing into the crowd at that range isn't a good idea.
She hops down from the wall she's on (Acro 28), executes a perfect roll, and comes up running towards the crowd to assist in getting people back on their feet and spot anyone who isn't acting like a concerned and/or scared civilian.
Perception: 38
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 75/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d20+24=39 ; Monday June 27th, 2022 2:36:28 PM
Zander tries to wave down Armalad to dismiss the sphere. "Armalad, the sphere please." But even while encapsulated he can still make his voice heard, and top of the temple stairs is a rather prominent position. He raises his voice as loud as he can while maintaining clarity of tone, "Everyone remain calm, let the cowards flee. Look around you and help those nearby to their feet. And for Domi's sake don't step on any children or I'll come down there and give you a piece of my mind." ------------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 8/12 Lay on hands remaining
Diplomacy 39 to help restore order to the crowd
DM Robert - "Hopefully I gave them something to think about." Monday June 27th, 2022 5:57:59 PM
Armalad keeps shooting. Bartomus decides intimidating the crowd is the way to go. Stock limps up the stairs. Delia goes into the crowd. Zanderallen lends a voice of calm. Stohp? ______________
The crowd was on the verge of bolting but Zanderallen's voice seems to have backed them down a bit. They are still a bit on edge. Delia weaving among them doesn't spot anything untoward. She helps a few people back to their feet.
The bounty hunter lifts a sewer lid and jumps down the hole.
The monks, being monks, run (move 70x4). They gain the area where the sewer grate has been lifted and jump down as well.
Combat is over.
There's 1 human bounty hunter body being dragged forward by two guards. There's two dwarven monk bodies down in front of the podium. There 1 human spell caster of some kind lying on the podium.
Drezz starts orating again, "Good people of the Float, with the Silver Shields on hand I know that we can overcome the various plots and programs of the Lords of Diamond. As I was saying I have proof of several of the true names of the Lords of Diamond. I know without the fine clerics of Flower, fallen to this cruel assassination attempt, to hold me to truth with their spells, you would have a twinge of doubt. But the priests of Alemi took my oath before they too were slain in this foul assassination attempt, so what I say is still true. I know that following people are counted Lords of Diamond, Lord Marcus Rothchild, Florance DeChancy, and Gerard Gilcrest! More will follow but I implore you at this point, it is unsafe to be near me. There's no telling what they may try next. Please return to your homes, your business, and your families, and be assured that if you vote for me I will put an end to the Lords of Diamond."
Delia you hear murmuring from the crowd. "What, the other two guys still running for Overlord are also Lords of Diamond?" "How far does their conspiracies go? Don't those guys still have to give their speeches? This is horrible. We vote for a now known Lord of Diamond or we have the Overlord pick a regent? What if they pick another Lord of Diamond? How can anyone know who's a Lord of Diamond?" Anyone else, Perception listen 24 or better to hear the crowd talk.
Everyone add 42,000 xp for the combat and role playing. Scene change once you discover the loot.
Seeing as the danger is over for now, Armalad dismisses her resilient sphere then takes a look around.
She then casts detect magic and checks the prisoners / bodies for magic items.
Perception: 26 Know[arcana]:29 Spellcraft:29
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) +1 Perception / Intimidate - 10 minutes - Armalad, Joker Fly - 9 minutes, 60 foot fly speed; Armalad Glitterdust : 9 rounds - mage assassin and anyone in 10 foot radius spread around him at time of casting; covered in dust; need to make DC 18 will saves or become blinded; can roll a new save each round; invisible things outlined; -40 to stealth See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike-cast, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere - cast, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=10 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2022 7:39:28 AM
Stohp keeps a close eye out for a follow up attempt (perception 29). You can never be too careful.
Stock (JonM) HP: 60/159; AC: 27/25/15; DR 3/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 6/33 used d20+21=40 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2022 9:26:47 AM Fatigued - 10 more rounds, Heroism
Stock is tired but always alert. His eyes sweep the crowd and he sees Armalad approaching to inspect some of the bodies. "Well done Armalad. You seem to have jelled with us quickly. Were they carrying anything that tells us who hired them?"
He limps over to help inspect the bodies.
=========== Perception 40 It looks like we have enough xp to level up...does everybody agree?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 75/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d20+7=27 ; d20+24=31 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2022 12:50:37 PM
Zander thanks Armalad for letting him out and let's Drezz say his piece from the temple stairs. He is about to escort him down to join the rest of the Shields when he hears the murmuring of the crowd. He pauses, thinking, and decides if their hand has been dealt on who to support politically they might as well go all in. "Well said Drezz but there seems to be some doubt among the people, let me convince them." He moves beside Drezz, removing his mask and looking over the crowd, "I, Zanderallen of the Silver Shields, stand unmasked before you and the gods and declare, I believe Drezz. Flower has marked him, the Lords of Diamond have tried to silence him with assassins, even attempted to silence this very debate. Who has the motivation to do that other than the very men he just named? Listen to their words if you will, we must get Drezz to safety for his sake as well as your own. May the gods bless those slain by the assassins of the real Lords of Diamond." If Rothchild, DeChancy, or Gilcrest are around he casts them a look of righteous hate before putting his mask back on and leading Drezz down to where the Shields are inspecting the assassins. The hate turns to tears as he looks at the bodes of the slain clergy. ------------------------------ Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 8/12 Lay on hands remaining
Perception 27 (nat 20)
Diplomacy 31
(OOC: I was right on the line before this so definitely a level up for Zander)
DM Robert - " . . . I believe Drezz." Tuesday June 28th, 2022 5:50:00 PM Hopefully everyone should level up at this point.
Loot: Headband of Vast Int +4 Cloak of Resistance +2 Ring of Protection +2 2 Belt of Giant Strength +2 2 Monk's Robe Elixir of Hiding, 2 Potion Cure Moderate Wounds 2 Potion Barkskin 2 Potion Cat's Grace 2 Potion cure serious wounds 2 smokesticks 2, tanglefoot bags +1 kukris (2) masterwork composite longbow (+4 Str) with 20 arrows amulet of natural armor +1, belt of giant strength +2, cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1,
Coin 7,793gp Crowd Assassin’s bulletin (Guild Note worth 50,000gp can be cashed in at any bank in Plateau City) Mage Sniper Wizard pouch (diamond dust) (20,000gp) Mage Sniper Wizard’s bangles (various) (8,000gp) Bounty Hunter’s gems/jewelry (25,000gp)
The wizard is just barely alive. (He's not going to reveal anything, he just has a standard Flyer/bulletin calling for Drezz dead, for 25,000 gold, to collect on completion). The bounty hunter has a flyer from the bounty hunter's guild putting a bounty on Drezz dead, for 25,000 gold. It looks like you had a couple of different groups all trying to take out Drezz at the same time.
The crowd reacts to Zanderallen's endorsement with suitable oohhs and aahhs. They nod with praise. There's a lot of "That's good enough for me." comments.
Lord Marcus Rothchild and Gerard Gilcrest refuse to come out of the temple. They are righteously angry but unwilling to face the crowd right now to try and spin it differently.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+18=24 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 12:22:58 AM
OOC: My experience is way off. Where should we be? I don't seem to be anywhere near 665,000 or am I looking at the wrong exp track?
Armalad says, "I already have one of those headbands with the same enchantment."
Armalad double checks to make sure the wizard's spellbook isn't anywhere in the area
(Perception: 24)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=13 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 1:50:20 AM
Bartomus was lost in watching everyone escape and really didn't clue into the fact that the ruckus was over until someone nudged him to help retrieve the bodies. He dashed over to do so and soon joined in with the others looking over what they could salvage from the attackers.
"Giant strength could be helpful for me, if it would fit I guess."
Sorry not sure if I missed monday's post or not with the time difference. Perception was a complete fail.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Wednesday June 29th, 2022 6:18:27 AM
Stohp reflects that the multiple groups after Drezz is a blessing and a curse. It means they could probably expect more attempts, but they are unlikely to be coordinated and thus less dangerous.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 9:59:53 AM
Zanderallen makes sure to collect his weapons from where they had been dropped and disarmed. Then when everyone is grouped up he channels energy to take the edge of their numerous wounds. He offers his bag of holding to help get all the loot home. "We'd better get moving soon. Drezz, how would you feel swinging by your hiding hole and picking up that evidence? You just called them out, you're going to need to back those words up soon. Then we need to get secure at home." -------------------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 4/12 Lay on hands remaining
Channel Energy x2 to Heal everyone 43 hp
(OOC: Hugh - 665,000 is for slow. You should be looking at 445,000 for medium advancement to level 14)
Stock (JonM) HP: 103/159; AC: 27/25/15; DR 3/-; CMD: 31; Rage: 6/33 used Wednesday June 29th, 2022 10:55:40 AM Fatigued - 9 more rounds, Heroism
Stock helps pack up the assorted loot and gives Z a tired look. "Thanks for the healing, buddy.
I imagine we should travel in a pack with Drezz to get his stuff, then head back home. We really need some guards or an alarm system or something back at the HQ. The locks on the doors and even the windows seem inadequate if we're not always there."
========== Loot sheet updated. Please make your requests now. I'll sell off the remaining stuff around July 6.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+22=26 ; d20+12=28 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2022 1:49:37 PM
Delia lets Zanderallen know that Hawky appreciates the healing. Then she sends Hawky back into the air to keep watch and she does as well.
Perception: 26 Hawky Perception: 28
====== (Amulet of Natural Armor would be slightly useful to me when I don't have a chance to cast Barkskin and I'll take and/or split the regular arrows with Armalad. I could use the ring of protection +2 and cloak of resistance +2 if no one closer to harm's way can make use of it. I'm at xp to level up and will be able to do so this weekend at the latest - and my ooc is longer than my in character. Oops?)
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