DM Addison Sunday December 12th, 2010 4:45:58 AM Kreyton believes that Douglas may hold some clue to deactivating... or at least figuring out... the device. When he searches, the little Duergar shouts, "Hey, what are you doing? How undecent!". He seems to shirk back when you touch him as if you may carry a deadly bacterium.
Nonetheless, Kreyton finds a large number of tools, blasting caps, screwdrivers, welding rods, chisels and the like on Douglass.
Devlin springs into action, proving his usefullness outside of combat.. which is good considering... just messing with ya.
Devlin jumps on the large metal device and peers into the hole that the poor dead Eddy was welding in. Devlin sees what he would interpret as a core of some sort of metal with many wires radiating out from it.
At the same time, Braugh pokes his head in and knows that the metal is a case that contains something inside. What is unknown.
Devlin's knowledge of traps allows him to assume that disconnecting the wires should power down the device... but he doesn't know if there could be any repercussions from doing that. Where would the energy drain into?
There are also a number of gears that are connected to the wires. Another option would be to try to stop the gears by sticking something between them.
Alas, decisions decisions. Of course there are other options besides fiddling with the device and any other creativity on disabling is appreciated.
And the bridge shakes on... violently
Tahni moves to stabilize the dying Dozen cleric, Humphrey, and Lila. They groan with each application of the spell's power.
Together teh appraisals of the weight put the bomb at about 800pounds. Enough sturdy dwarves could theoretically lift it
Religion does not apply here, except when Tahni looks at the bottom of the device, she notices some graffiti on the bottom that shows Marteaus giving Domi the finger.
When Tahni looks into the device and thinks about Arcane-powered things, she knows that strong magical devices can often be utilized for great destructive purposes.
Frootloop clearly votes that moving off the bridge is a good idea as the place is slowly shaking to bits.
Then Braugh speaks to Douglass, the wimpering duergar. He replies, "I would help you if I could. I don't want to die. But... it's too late as far as I know. Eddy was the expert, I'm just a first-semester Graduate student! I couldn't figure out how to make it work to begin with, which is why Eddy ran back. I don't know what to do! It might be able to be disabled, or it might kill us all!" he says the last part rather hysterically.
Douglass is not evil apparently. Just Nuetral and scared shitless.
Boomy says that smashing the device to bits is a good option. It is about 9feet in diameter and made of a strong metal. It is possible to smash it, but would take a large amount of strength. The insides of the device are clearly more delicate though.
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 d20+4=24 ; Sunday December 12th, 2010 6:28:25 AM OOC - You mentioned there were lights blinking on the device. Is Tahni able to draw on her intelligence to recognise any sort of pattern that may indicate how much time is left before the device does whatever it does? INT check: 24 (Nat 20).
"Look, any action we take could trigger this thing. It's got a lot of arcane power here, and unless I'm mistaken, it's going to release it all in one big burst" Tahni calls out hurriedly "As far as I can tell, the only course of action guaranteed to save lives here is to get off the bridge NOW. Bridges can be rebuilt - people generally can't".
With that, she will continue to wheel the cart with the stable, hopefully unconscious, and bound Duergar still aboard to the presumed saftey of the other side of the bridge.
==================== Spells Currently in effect: Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Create Water, Stabilize, Guidance Lvl 1 - Energy Channels: 4 Restorative Touch: 7-1 = 6 Resistant Touch: 7
DM Addison: Tahni totally catches on to the beeping and the red light that goes on with ever beep. Its the traditional slow-beep that builds up to a crachendo... as you would suspect. Patterns indeed.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 d20+3=19 ; Sunday December 12th, 2010 7:19:13 AM "Baah!!!" Bruagh growls in frustration. "Tahni and FrootLoop are right, start moving everyone off the bridge, let's try to throw this thing off the side and hope the river will carrry it a little ways down before it explodes. Doesn't look like we have any other options."
Strength Check: 19
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20=12 ; Sunday December 12th, 2010 2:33:36 PM
Devlin nods at Bruagh Agreed, anythin I can do would take too long anyway. He stoops low and finds any handhold he can, attempting to help lift the device.
Strength Check / aid another (Bruagh) : 12
DM Addison Sunday December 12th, 2010 3:17:51 PM
Woah guys. Epic group decisions just now. Ditch the bomb instead of trying to disable it? I see we don't have any gamblers in the room. Oh well, maybe for the next challenge the stakes willl be higher.
Though it does seem that the majority of the people are on the same page naturally. This is very important for group congruity. I'm liking it. :)
I'm one of those DMs that is like, "I don't care what you do, as long as you all agree on the course of action."
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 Sunday December 12th, 2010 7:41:19 PM OOC: Bomb? Who said it was a bomb? :) And do we get any naming rights on the potential crater?
So guys, based on what I found in the SRD: "A character can lift as much as double his maximum load off the ground, but he or she can only stagger around with it.". We're assuming this thing weighs about 800lbs, although the appraisal roll wasn't that great, so it could be more. With Bruagh and Devlin's strength combined they can lift 690lbs, so we're still at least 110lbs worth of strength short.... As an interesting fact, Frootloop in a rage could pick it up and move it on his own - which would be an awesome sight for a dwarf :)
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Monday December 13th, 2010 8:40:49 AM
When Boomy gets up fron he will also help. If needed the group could also tie the device to one of the carts and throw the cart over for a little added force.
Kreyton | HP 10/14 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet d20=20 ; Monday December 13th, 2010 9:06:19 AM
Kreyton's fist becomes tangle of thorns and he slaps Douglass hard across the mouth. "Shut yer hole ye curr."
He walks over to the device.
"Our ancestors built this bridge with sweat an skill an blood, and I'll be damned if some sootfaced degenerates are gonna bring it down. If ye are not willing ta die ta save the things our people built then go. I've no use for ya."
He then points at Douglass. "But don't take him off this bridge. His fate is ours."
He shakes his head, throwing himself against the device and helping to lift it.
OOC: Strength Check/Aid another: 20 (natural)
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 5/21 Monday December 13th, 2010 10:12:51 AM
*ooc Im confused here. We staying or leaving. If we are staying I'll jump in the hole and start wacking or lifting, whatever is the choice. If leaving, I am for leaving the Druegar in the hole and to their fate and get our butts safely off the bridge.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Monday December 13th, 2010 12:18:09 PM
OOC: Seems to me that half of us are throwing the things off the side of the bridge while the other half are clearing all of the Duergar and ourselves off the bridge in case things don't quite go as planned.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 d20+3=12 ; Monday December 13th, 2010 2:04:34 PM
Strength check (if necessary) = 12
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 5/21 Monday December 13th, 2010 3:59:14 PM
Upon feeling the vibrations of the bridge getting worse, Frootloop urges everyone off the bridge, then makes a beeline off it as well.
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 Monday December 13th, 2010 6:28:01 PM OOC: Summary - Bruagh, Devlin, Boomy, and Kreyton are lifting the device. Tahni and Frootloop are running with the cart loaded with injured Duergar. In Frootloops defence, Tahni would struggle to move the laden cart all by herself. And despite Frootloops objections, she cannot in good conscience leave any of the injured Duergar behind. Douglass' fate though looks to be determined by Kreyton
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Monday December 13th, 2010 8:40:18 PM
OOC: Bruagh will not leave Douglas tied up defensless, he will take him to the Elder Redforged.
DM Addison Monday December 13th, 2010 10:54:37 PM Tahni totally catches on to the beeping and the red light that goes on with ever beep. Its the traditional slow-beep that builds up to a crachendo... as you would suspect. Patterns indeed.
She decides that the bomb is too powerful to be successfully disarmed and grabs the kart of Duergar. She feels life is more important.
Frootloop grabs what he can and begins to move off the bridge with her, hauling the cart.
Kreyton tells Douglass to stay close by. He begins to cry as the device gets louder and the bridge continues to shake.
Then Braugh, Devlin, Boomy and Kreyton. together grab the device and heave HO!. You guys move the device slowly and it grinds on the ground against your pulls. The beeping is getting ever louder and more distinct.
It takes a bit of time, but enough pushing wears you down, everyone is now fatigued from the effort.
They get to the edge of the bridge, and with one last mighty heave, the Paladin, ROgue, Monk and Druid push the device over.
It falls for10 feet.
20 feet. 30 feet. 40 feet. 50. 60. 70.
It falls nearly 100 feet and splashes into the rocks below the river.
And then... it explodes
The world seems to tumble for a moment as each of you are knocked off your feet if you fail a DC 14 Acrobatics check.
The large explosion is green in color and sends shockwaves throughout the valley. The waters of the river splash hundreds of feet into the air.
Support pillars of the bridge begin to fall, rocks and mortar shattering about you.
Run.
The wagon of Duergar that Tahni and Frootloop are hauling becomes incredibly hard to steer, as planks of wood randomly splinter beneath the rusty wheels. It will take even more strength or enginuity to get the kart off in time.
You have about 30 yards to move the cart. Are their lives worth risking yours?
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20+8=23 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 1:03:09 AM
Staying on his feet Devlin helps those who fell around him get back up before starting to make the slow trudge to the other side of the bridge. The exertion of lifting the giant bomb makes every step seem like ten. C'mon lads last one there buys the next round of ale! He shouts.
Acrobatics = 23 OOC: Ohh boy we are in trouble, 20' speed Dwarves who cant run on a bridge that is getting ready to collapse.
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 d20+1=2 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 3:37:18 AM
The rumbling of the bridge knocks Tahni clear to the ground (Acrobatics check: 2. Nat 1. Ouch). She badly grazes her elbows, and can taste some blood in her mouth. A quick check reveals no broken or lost teeth though.
"Keep going with the cart!" Tahni calls out to Frootloop "It's important we get some answers from the Duergar, and I'll only slow the cart down". The team that hurled the device over the edge look tired. Regaining her footing, Tahni will head back towards her fatigued colleagues.
OOC: I'm assuming we (Frootloop and I) had a bit of a lead on the rest of the group. 20ft/1rnd worth? Also, what is Douglass doing?
Actions: Move action in place of standard action to stand up from prone, move action to move as fast as able back to the fatigued people.
==================== Spells Currently in effect: Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Create Water, Stabilize, Guidance Lvl 1 - Energy Channels: 4 Restorative Touch: 7-1 = 6 Resistant Touch: 7
DM Addison" Yeah, You and Frootloop were ahead by about 40feet. THe cart makes moving slower than everyone else though. Douglass is curled up in the fetal position, crying for his mother. Gonna grab him?
Kreyton | HP 10/14 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet d20-1=10 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 10:19:38 AM
Falling as the bridge shakes, Kreyton stands and starts moving.
Kretyon's desire to leave the tied up enemy on the bridge to reap what he sowed is countered by Tahni's point about questioning him.
He keeps his mouth shut and makes haste for the edge of the bridge.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 d20+7=11 ; d20+6=17 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 10:27:04 AM
Boomy watches as the pillars begin to fall and the bridge begins to shake. Realizing the bridge is likely to come down he begins moving towards the edge of the bridge. On his way he grabs those who have fallen and half drags-half lifts them to their feet as he walks.
Perception = 11 (Will the entire bridge likely come down or did we did some good) Acrobatics = 17
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 4/21 d20+1=6 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 11:03:15 AM Frootloop falls to the ground alongside Tahni. Quickly getting up, Frootloop helps Tahni to her feet as well.
Then does as she commands, and begins heaving the cart forward. (FYI my move is 30')
ooc Addison: Highlight to display spoiler: { No disrespect here but, please, don't post for all to see what you think is or is not up my alley. You are wrong, saving a bridge or a bunch of dead or dieing Druegar is Not up my alley. I took what you said as you calling Frootloop a coward. DM Addison:my apologies Archie, I didn't mean it like that at all! Your decision is just as valid as any other.}
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 d20+1=4 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+5=20 ; d20=7 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2010 1:09:20 PM
Bruagh picks himself up and tries to get a sense of how long it will take the bridge to fall or if it will fall at all.
If he thinks it is going down in under 10 to 15 seconds he will run after the rest of the group picking up any stragglers, Duegar or otherwise.
If he feels he has at least 15 seconds he will run back to his axe and recover it before helping the others off the bridge.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Tuesday December 14th, 2010 1:12:18 PM
Bah checks were:
Knowledge: Dungeoneering 4 Perception: 13 Sense Motive: 20 acrobatics: Failed.
DM Addison Tuesday December 14th, 2010 11:27:04 PM Devlin stays on his feet, helps some up and bolts for the closer edge of the bridge- the edge where the scab expands forth. Kreyton runs along with him.
Tahni leaves Frootloop with the cart and runs towards the group that dropped the bomb off the bridge. She gets there.
Frootloop heaves the cart, but the going is rough. Please do a DC 15 Strength check to move this thing. Climb would help too. And acrobatics. You don't gotta make em all, but your success is the cumulative results. And see comment for apologies.
Braugh and Boomy can plainly see that the bomb was dropped to the right of the center and it is likely that at least the middle 60 or so feet of the bridge will collapse. If the bomb had exploded on the bridge, the entire surface would have been unusable.
Boomy realizes that the three unconscious Duergar are in the cart being pushed by Frootloop, the only guy left is the cowering Douglass..
Braugh has a moment of indecision. Run back for his axe and risk life and limb? Or play it safe and flee with the others.
You can tell that it would be one hell of a sprint to make it back in time, probably with a jumping finish. I'd give it a 50/50shot. Can anyone lasso?
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 Tuesday December 14th, 2010 11:43:33 PM
With the distance between them now closed, Tahni reaches out to Bruagh and lets Alemi's healing aid him. Use Restorative Touch to remove the Fatigued condition. Bruagh can now run"Do what you need to do" she advises her friend. The cleric then matches the pace of her still fatigued comrades, preparing to aid them too when she next gets a chance.
OOC: Restorative Touch is a supernatural ability, and I don't believe requires concentration checks. Please let me know if I'm wrong on this
==================== Spells Currently in effect: Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Create Water, Stabilize, Guidance Lvl 1 - Energy Channels: 4 Restorative Touch: 7-2 = 5 Resistant Touch: 7
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 d20+3=19 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+2=20 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2010 5:53:40 AM
Bruaghs indecision last but a moment, once Tahni removes his fatigue from throwing the bomb he sprints back towards his axe, slides in feet first, with his hand extended to grab the axe and then begins running with eveyrhing he's got back to the rest of the party.
OOC: Ok I didn't want tonget too in depth with that post as I am not certain of terrain, distance, etc. Bruagh is going to try and do the slide like the boy in sandpit when he was going for the baseball guarded by "The Beast".
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Wednesday December 15th, 2010 5:55:04 AM
Wow my phone is obnoxious, that should read, The Sandlot.
Kreyton | HP 10/14 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=18 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2010 8:49:44 AM
Kreyton continues to move as fast as his tired legs will carry him towards the edge.
OOC: Fatigued Some random checks: Dex Checks: 15, 6, 15 Con Checks: 23, 21, 18
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20+8=20 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+1=7 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2010 9:37:50 AM
Devlin keeps moving towards the safety of solid ground dodging around cracks and falling debris. Glancing over his shoulder he notices Bruagh grabbing his axe. Yer going the wrong way, I guess you wanted to buy the Ale!
Acrobatics: 20 Dex: 5 Con: 7
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2010 10:03:44 AM
Boomy notices the cowering Dark Blood and promises that his death will come by Dwarven hands. He will not let that vile pile of filth getting off that easy. Boomy doubles back and grabs the cowering duergar and draggs him out of the pit and runs to the end of the bridge, collapseing in a heap on top of the guy. If you move it will be a fight of six against one, a suggest you remain still.
ooc: After running at full speed with Douglass to the end of the bridge Boomy now has the exghausted condition for 1 hour.
DM Addison d6=5 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday December 15th, 2010 11:39:02 PM Tahni sees the others being fatigued and goes to use her abilities to rescue them. This is a cool use of the ability. Hero point for Tahni! She then leads the charge with the group, touching each as she can I am sure.
Boomy decides to save Douglass and grabs the little cowering Duergar. He hoist the gray man on his shoulders. Boomy can smell the urine on the man's trousers.
Boomy runs with all haste, cutting a flip through the air to avoid a sudden pit that erupts beneath him.
He reaches the edge and collapses, his old bones taking a serious beating for the day's work. Douglass lies on the ground, unconsiouse. Hero Point for Old Boomy! You do realize I chose the name from the Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon right?
Frootloop is all muscle as he pushes the cart along. Collapsing rock and debris make walking into pitfalls painful. His knees are scraped up on nails and wood
But, he powers through. Pushing the cart to the land that connects the bridge. Doing so, he takes 5subdual damage. Bringing him to... unconscious? But not dying by any means. HERO POINT FOR FROOTLOOP.. he saved 3 Duergar!
Kreyton and Devlin follow in hot persuit. Devlin jumps, slides and flips to the safe grounds and Kreyton just keeps a steady even pace.
And then Braugh. After receiving Tahni's restorative touch, he runs with all haste to the middle area of the bridge, where he dropped his Heriloom Axe of his forefather's in order to jam a Duergar hatchet into one of the Dark Kin's eye.
The ground is falling beneath him and the run is hard. Several times he loses his footing. 3 subdual damage from scraping your knees badly.
Then, the bridge's connection to the Scab mainland gives. Everything seems to drop about 5 feet except a huge man-sized boulder in front of Braugh. Not letting this deter him, he pulls out the Duergar adamantine axe and slices the boulder in two (strength check).
Just beyond it, he sees his axe, glistening in the sunlight of the day.
His dexterity is just high enough that he reaches forth and grabs the handle as the world tumbles about him.
He begins to run back as his platform plummets ever further.
You are about 15feet below everyone else, please make an acrobatics check to jump and please someone do something to help him.
Nature calls Kreyton, he hears it. Extend your hand it whispers
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 Wednesday December 15th, 2010 11:55:41 PM OOC: Will wait for Kreyton to post before I do...
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20+8=14 ; Thursday December 16th, 2010 12:46:09 AM
OOC: posting this just in case.
Devlin lays himself flat next to the drop and drives his axe into a wooden support next to him. Gripping the haft of his axe he extends himself down as far as he can to shorten the gap between Bruagh and saftey. Jump for all your worth lad and well go get that ale He says with a smile.
actions Aid another acrobatics: 14 (+2 Bruagh for acrobatics)
Kreyton | HP 10/14 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet Thursday December 16th, 2010 8:41:16 AM
Kreyton pauses for a just a moment. It's not the first time he's heard things in his head, though usually it's saying "have another one" or "blood makes the grass grow". Also, this voice sounds different. Still, good advice is good advice.
He hits the deck and throws his hand down.
OOC: Drop prone, reach out.
Effects: Fatigued.
DM Addison: Gimme a knowledge nature check to figure out what's going on. As you reach your hand. You feel the roots below your feet extend their hand as well.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 d20+7=26 ; Thursday December 16th, 2010 12:56:14 PM
Boomy smells the duergar and grimaces. So much for honor and bravery. These guys were even bigger cowards than I thought. Boomy rolls over and does his best to catch his breath. Quickly he reaches into his pack and grabs his rope, intent on binding his captive when he realizes some of his comrades are still in trouble. Immediately he tries to lasso Braugh.
I figured either an acrobatics or escape artist check for this. Both rolls would be the same. Use lasso = 23 (-3 penalty for being exguasted. Rolled a natural 19. Rope is 50 ft. and I can move up to 10 ft.)
ooc:Nope, never seen the cartoon or the movie, but I may have to now.
DM Addison: Yeah. Boomy is an old crazy earth bender guy. One of my favorite characters He's in season 1 I believe, but not in the Movie.
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP -1/21 Thursday December 16th, 2010 4:39:18 PM
Lays between the handles of the cart with a big chunk of rock on his back.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 d20=12 ; Thursday December 16th, 2010 5:17:41 PM
So, apparently my last post got eaten or something. Nonetheless I'll post it again, the roll from before remained.
Bruagh, realizing the height of the jump is easily more than twice his height silently prays to Domi as he runs and jumps up, being urged on by Boomy, Devlin, Tahni, and the rest of his comrades.
Acrobatics Check: d20 = 12 + 2 (Aid another from Devlin) + 2 (Dex) - 4 (ACP) = 12 (Not including Boomy's rope as I'm not sure what if any bonus I get from that.
Not sure if this is considered a Running Long Jump or a Running High Jump. If It's a RLJ I might be close, if its a RHJ I might be hosed.
In the Immortal words of Tallahassee from Zombieland: "Nut up or Shut up!"
Tahni -- AC14/11/13 -- CMD 11 -- HP 5/11 d20=20 ; Thursday December 16th, 2010 6:02:07 PM
Tahni has a moment of indecision. She could use a burst healing spell, so that the group could use some of Frootloops raw power, but that would also heal and wake the Duergar. She could try and help Boomy with the lasoo, but he looks too exhausted for her restorative touch to be effective. Devlin and Kreyton are already extending hands to Bruagh, and there doens't look to be much more room for Tahni to join them.
She inches closer to the edge, praying for Bruagh's survival.
Bruagh is clearly focused on running and leaping. Watching him, and as the bridge falls away, she waits until what she thinks is the best moment for him to leap. "Not yet... not yet... NOW! JUMP!!!Hopnig to aid Bruagh's acrobatics check. Not sure what modifier applies to the roll, but rolled a 20 :)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Thursday December 16th, 2010 8:32:15 PM OOC: Go Rob!!! Looks like Tahni has a direct link to Alemi with those prayers. And seeing how Alemi and Domi are friends... well let's just hope it's favorable. Only way that could have worked better for me... would have been if I'd rolled the 20 lol.
Rob: I just hope it works out to be enough! There are a lot of modifiers against Bruagh, and I really hope he doesn't meet Domi so early in the campaign :)
DM Addison Friday December 17th, 2010 10:37:56 AM
The group waits in suspended animation, not a person exhales... well, except for Frootloop... sorry about that buddy.
Devlin plants his axe in the side of the cliff and hangs down, extending a hand to Braugh.
Kreyton drops to the ground, and with his face and chest pressed against the earth, and his hand extended... something crazy happens.
The roots beneath everyone's feet begin to extend outward in the direction of Kreyton's hand, almost like an extension of himself... towards Braugh
Boomy, although exhausted, manages to tie together a wonderful lasso (escape artist check for using rope... and you use a touch attack roll to hit a moving target with the lasso).
He spins it about his head just once before tossing it at Braugh.
Then everything seems to happen at once: Braugh jumps. Kreyton extends, Boomy throws the lasso, Devlin reches, and Tahni shouts the timing as to when Braugh should jump.
Braugh is airborne for about 3 seconds. The first thing he touches are Kreyton's roots. Braugh grabs at them with ferocity, but the twigs are weak and break under trying to support his weight. But it keeps him steady just long enough for Boomy's Lasso to hit its target. It wraps around Braugh and tightens.
Boomy starts to pull, and it brings Braugh close enough for Devlin's hand to catch on. He hangs there, one hand on his axe, the clasping Braugh's hand.
Everyone pulls at the same time, and with one mighty exhausting pull, Braugh is back on the ground... with his Axe.
The group looks down at the crashing and tumbling structure that was the bridge. About half of it is destroyed, the half closer to you. A 100foot pit separates you from the edge of the usable bridge. If the bomb had been allowed to explode on the surface, then the entire face of the bridge would be gone, but now only about half (and its supporting columns) are destroyed.
A warm breeze, with ashes, meets you as you look out into the volcanic land. It seems that once you enter The Scab, you cannot leave The Scab.
Everyone gets 900exp for this adventure. WHich should be enough to put you at level 2.
And don't forget that Hero POints give you 30exp x level everytime you are granted one. So a few of you should be at about 1190exp if you earned 3 hero points.
(OOC: If you guys wanna question the Duergar, please be done with it by Monday. Wednesday should be our target day for introducing 3 new people. Are you guys ready? Jon Stout, Evie Clay, and James Rosse? And possibly a guy named Lee)
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP -2/21 d20=9 ; Friday December 17th, 2010 12:11:50 PM Frootloopdreams about.............................nothing.
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP -2/38 Friday December 17th, 2010 12:16:15 PM
*ooc forgot to change header in last post
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 Friday December 17th, 2010 12:26:06 PM
Bruagh, now on firm ground, rolls over on his back and tries to catch his breath. "Gettin'... to old... for this..." he says between ragged breaths.
Bruagh turns to his group of friends, some old some new with a smile on his face. [b]"I just live it when a plan comes together like that. Thanks, all of ye... Hey, what's wrong with FrootLoop, can we do anything for him."[b]
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20+4=10 ; Friday December 17th, 2010 12:55:37 PM
Devlin looks around at the group and smiles. Well met, the name is Devlin perhaps after we get patched up and figure out just what this was all about we can get to know each other a bit better. He than heads over to the cart and begins to tie up the prisoners. He looks at FrootLoop I canna do much for him but hes still breathing, looks like he just needs some rest and healing
OOC: Nevermind the roll was an escape artist check to tie the bindings but I looked it up and they need to pass a escape artist check dc= 20+ my CMB which is 1 so they need an escape artist check at dc 21 to break free. Perhaps someone with a better CMB wants to help me?
DM Addison Friday December 17th, 2010 1:12:57 PM
Exp correction:
Everyone gets 1000exp for the bridge disaster battle. There, you are all level 2. A few of you have 1,200 exp, which is fine. Joining early has some benefits.
Lol. I just realized that Frootloop is gunna wake up from his dirt nap stronger than ever!
And please realize guys that Jerry wants us to go at about 1level every 3 months or 4 months. It's the pace that the Wold has set up and we must abide by it.
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 Friday December 17th, 2010 2:44:58 PM
ooc: Just want to make sure it will work, if I am dual wielding crossbows and have rapid reload can I use it to reload both in the same round as a free action, looks like it will work that way.
DM Addison: It would be silly to have a crossbow specialist who takes more than a single action to reload two crossbows. I think since reloading one is a free action, perhaps reloading two with that feat would be a Swift Action? Sound fair?
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 14/12/14(Broken Scale Mail, no Shield) -- CMD 16 -- HP 8/13 d6=3 ; Friday December 17th, 2010 3:00:35 PM
OOC: Since I'm level 2... I got this!
Bruagh looks to his injured comrade, whom he has only known a short time but has already experience much with and wishes he could help in some way. Feeling compelled by what could only be the Hand of Domi, Bruagh kneels next to his wounded friend and lays his hands on him.
Not knowing what he is doing or how he is doing it, Bruagh's hands glow white as Domi heals FrootLoop through Bruagh.
Bruagh stands, just as much surprised as himself as any of the others standing around.
Lay on Hands - 3hp + removes all non-lethal damage to FrootLoop.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 d20+7=20 ; Friday December 17th, 2010 6:06:53 PM
With the rest of his strength Boomy ties up as many of the captives as he can with his 50 feet of rope before taking a well earned rest.
Use rope =20
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 8/28 Friday December 17th, 2010 9:11:24 PM
New Character Sheet. I have redone my ability scores and let's just say, it got ugly. I lost a good bit of AC, CMD, Ranged Attack, Initiative, Will Saves, and a few skill points. My once fantastic AC is now... well, let's just not talk about AC. At least I have a few HP's now. Sigh. Anyway. Not sure if we heal because we leveled or not.
Tahni gives Bruagh a friendly smile and clip on the shoulder "Glad you're still with us". She's conscious of the fact that they are still amongst enemies, so is wary about using her healing skills until she has checked on the Duergar. She notes with interest as Bruagh tends to Frootloop. The healing looks almost divine. Perhaps the group is destined to travel together after all?
Ensuring the captives have been stripped of all weapons, armor and belongings, and that they are still firmly bound, she once again prays to Alemi. Firstly thanking him for ensuring the safety of her friends, and secondly, asking for his divine healing to wash over the group. Use all 4 remaining healing charges to heal everyone in the vicinity for 15pts
As Tahni releases her healing powers, wave after wave, she feels ... different. It is hard to articulate, but some of the power that should be flowing from her seems to dwell within her for longer than it should. "Odd" she thinks to herself, and pays it no mind, before she becomes so light headed that she slumps to her knees on the ground. The dwarven cleric steadies herself before standing again. The unseen powers of the Wold seem to make more sense somehow, and Tahni revels in the knowledge she seems to have gained. Took a level as a Wizard
Bringing herself back to the moment, Tahni examines the equipment that the Duergar possessed (Appraise: 18, 20 for Metals/Gems) before standing over the prisoners. Tact will be necessary, as it seems clear they were prepared to die for their cause, and a prisoner with nothing to lose has no motivation to talk.
She looks over the captives for anything of note, and to determine who may be the most willing to listen to "reason" (Perception: 21) "Give me one good reason why we shouldn't just leave you here?" (Diplomacy: 6 - ouch)
==================== Spells Currently in effect: Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Create Water, Stabilize, Guidance Lvl 1 - Energy Channels: 4-4 = 0 Restorative Touch: 7-2 = 5 Resistant Touch: 7
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 Friday December 17th, 2010 11:13:49 PM
Devlin looks at Bruagh's destroyed armor. Why don't you be tryin one of the suits of adamantine armor we got off of them? I know that chain shirt looks a might bit better than what I'm wearin.
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 16/38 Saturday December 18th, 2010 12:11:35 PM
With a groan, and a couple of coughs, Frootloop rolls out from under the rock on his back. Looking up he sees Bruagh kneeling over him and he replies: do not think this means we will take long hot baths together.
Frootloop slows gets up. Wipes the dust and dirt from his tunic and pants, then touches his wounds, grimacing in the fact they still hurt. Grabbing a tunic from one of the druegar, he rips off some, then proceeds to wipe the blood and gore from his hands, arms, face and neck. Then rips off another strip to clean off his axe and armor. Should the Druegar disapprove, he thumps him on his forehead saying: shutup scum lest the next thing I rip is your lungs from your chest.
Then he feels the wave of energy surge through him, seeing the look from Tahni, knowing from her this came from.
Thank you sister of the light, thank you for bringing strength back to these old bones. And then turning to Bruagh, as well as you, too, brother of the light.
Then Frootloop sees all is in hand, the interrogation of prisoners begins, and the introductions of the new arrivals. And he instead goes over to peer down into the ravine, seeing the rubble of what used to be a grand bridge. Shaking his head he goes back to the group, to the group of new arrivals, and introduces himself.
I am Frootloop he says as he attempts to give his best smile.
With that done, being he loathes introductions, he goes to his axe and swings it a little, then goes and sits on a rock while draining an aleskin and chomping on some rations, waiting for the others to do their thing.
(Frootloop is now on watch)
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 14 -- HP 6/10 d20+4=14 ; Saturday December 18th, 2010 1:19:02 PM
Once Tahni makes her statement to the prisoners Devlin rolls his eyes. Honestly lass are we gonna lug this trash around with us until we find a constable? They aint got anything usefull to tell us. I say we pitch them over the edge, there be a whole bunch of new jagged rocks for them to get torn up on when they land. Who knows this close to the edge the drop isna all that far, they might survive until the vultures come. He chuckels to himself as he stares at the bound dwarves.
Intimidate check = 14
OOC: A little good cop/ bad cop Thani? Sounds good to me Addison. I know the feat is mostly for people with multiple attacks (ie. +6/+1) I'm sure we will run into issues later on when I do get muli attacks or rapid fire but I want to try and create a feat in the BG anyway, something along the lines of crossbow master from the APG. Maybe crossbow slinger or something like that.
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Saturday December 18th, 2010 2:32:44 PM
ooc: Updated to 2nd lvl
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 8/28 d20+8=26 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+8=28 ; Saturday December 18th, 2010 6:46:43 PM
Bruagh takes the clip on the shoulder from Tahni and gives a little grin. "Eh, me too friend, me too."
Bruagh chuckles at FrootLoop's comment. "Yeah and from the smell of it I'd say you haven't had a bath, long, hot, or otherwise in several seasons! Hahaha!!! No friend, you saved my life in battle by having so many of our enemies trying to kill you... just as everyone else here helped save me from that little jump. No thanks needed friend.."
Looking to Devlin, Bruagh turns a little more serious. "Now I can't choose your path for you, and I won't try, but I won't condone taking their belongings as long as they are in our custody. Also, I fully intend to turn them over to Captain Redforge's Uncle at the Outpost that's nearby. As best as I can tell he is the one in charge of this bridge... or what's left of it... he'll be the one to deal with them. As far as my armor goes, I'll try and field repair it as best as I can until I can get my hands on some materials to craft a better set, or find a set to buy. I'll not wear stolen or confiscated goods. Had they died in battle and I would not be opposed to using it, as long as their bodies were respected and laid to rest. The armor would do them no good in whatever afterlife they have chosen for themselves."
Bruagh walks over to Douglass and lifts him up, still leaving him tied up, and brings him out of earshot of the other Duergar. "Now look lad, I've looked into your heart, you're not like the others you travel with. You haven't embraced the hate like they have. You can do something with your life, make something of yourself. You are an engineering student. Why let that and your life go to waste. I will give you one chance, against my better judgment, and I'm sure against the advice of my friends. Don't accept this just to take the easy way out, and don't turn this down, just because you feel you owe the others something. If you truly feel that you can make something of yourself, can be more than what other say you can be just because of your heritage. Then take me up on this offer. Redeem yourself, if for no one other than yourself."
After the conversation with the Douglas, Bruagh will (depends on how the conversation turns out.)
Once that is taken care of Bruagh sets out to repair his armor using his the same tools he used to forge it.
Upon completion Bruagh will sharpen his axe with his whetstone and then take middle watch so that others will get a chance at uninterrupted sleep tonight. This is of course assuming that we are making camp for the night since everyone is injured, fatigued, exhausted, etc.
Diplomacy: 26 to help Douglas see that he has one chance to turn his life around and make something of himself. Sense Motive: 14 if he accepts, to determine if he is being truthful, or just trying to say what needs to be said. Craft Armorsmith: 28 (Natural 20) to repair Bruagh's armor.
OOC: Just so everyone knows, Bruagh will not allow anyone to kill the prisoners. Kill them on the battle field, but while they are defenseless and tied up... not gonna happen. As for taking their things, Bruagh refuses to do it, but is pragmatic and understands that survival is difficult and that each of you must do what you feel you must in that regards. Sorry guys perks of traveling with a Paladin. =) Another unfortunate perk is that fact that Bruagh, even though he has a racial hatred for Duergar, will try to redeem one that he feels has a chance of being redeemed.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 Saturday December 18th, 2010 6:48:48 PM
Edited my HP's earlier but after my first post got eaten, it apparently didn't save. Bah.
DM Addison d20+6=22 Sunday December 19th, 2010 6:46:34 PM
(OOC: Rob C. Mind if I put you in charge of checking over everyone's stat conversion to 30point buy for me? I'm not that detail-oriented of a guy. But everyone do expect boosts in all sorts of ways. )
Boomy and Devlin tie up the prisoners as Braugh uses his awesome new lay on hands to bring Frootloop back up.
Then Tahni steps up and channels a lot of positive energy through herself. The energy washes over the group, and the Duergar captives (right?)
Doven the cleric says, "Man, channeling negative energy sucks."
Tahni also riffles through the Duergar valuables, she appraises a number of gems from the pockets of the Duergar to be worth approximately 600gp if they are sold to the right collector. In her searches, she goes to the cart that Frootloop pushed the Duergar bodies in. She pries open a chest to hear a loud SQUAK.
There is a raven staring back at you, tilting its head curiously.... in a cage. It is hurt... an arrow stuck through its wing muscle. makes sense as most of the bridge was littered with arrows and bolts from attacks on caravans.
All in all, the loot you find are from the Duergar you saved: Douglass, Doven, Lila, and Humphrey. Right? Bartholemew got his head split open by Frootloop... and Eddy got cut in two... correct?
Duergar Adamantine Breastplate x2 Duergar Adamantine Chain Shirt x2 Duergar Adamantine Heavy Shield x1 Duergar Adamantine Great Sword x1 Duergar Adamantine Guirisame (Boomy's) x1 Duergar Adamantine Dagger x4 MasterWork heavy Crossbow with 40 bolts Mundane Longswords x3 Alchemist fire x3 Cure Light Wounds Potion x2 Potion of Spider Climb x2 Potion of Invisibility x1 600gold in gems. knowledge something relative DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Duergar dont use coins. They use gems.}
Frootloop awakens to be healed and begins cleaning himself with scraps of the Duergar clothes. They are equally bloody, most having been knocking to unconsciousness and back with slashes and the like. It seems it will be hard to clean himself before finding a river or perhaps the sandy bay that is the bottom of the scab. The Barbarian smiles his gorey smile at Kreyton and Devlin.
Braugh states that he will have none of the loot from the prisoners as it lawfully belongs to Captain Rupert Redforge of RiddlePort as evidence. He also feels that these four are prisoners to be returned to the proper custody. Paladins eh?
This doesn't mean that anyone can't grab whatcha want of the loot. Really its up to you guys to determine that stuff in character.
Then the interrogations begin:
Tahni tries to see which one would be more willing to talk.
Doven seems to have closed his eyes to the world and is humming a monotonous tone to himself... much like a buddhist monk would.
Douglass looks on the verge of tears yet again. He looks scared
Lila listen's to Devlin's bluff about throwing the Duergar off the cliff and responds , "I put a crossbow bolt in your head once and I'll do it again given the chance." (Sense motive was 22)
Humphrey laughs and smirks at Tahni with a sick look in his eyes.
Then Braugh grabs Douglass and hauls him off behind a tree for a stern talking to.
Doven notices this and speaks up, "Douglass. You always have a choice." is all he says before Braugh gets the younger Duergar out of ear shot.
After Braugh speaks to Douglass, the young Duergar responds. "Your not being very specific. What do you want from me?"
(OOC: Devlin... I can see Rapid fire working with a crossbow and Rapid Reload... but Multi-shot too? Strange. Howabout instead of a feat to compensate... we design an Item? I'm thinking along the lines of 20-bolt clips you just pop into a crossbow like a gun?)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 d20+7=11 ; Sunday December 19th, 2010 8:30:12 PM
Bruagh continues speaking with Douglas. "What I want, is for you to give me your word that you will put your knowledge of engineering to work to help rebuild this bridge. You would be working with dwarves. Most notably the ones from the outpost nearby."
Appraise: 11 Fail.
DM Addison Sunday December 19th, 2010 10:44:31 PM
Douglass responds in this critical cultural-boundry breaking movement...
"Do I really have to work with you surface guys? I'm just saying that i'm gonna be hunted by duergar assassins for being a traitor. If I have children, they will be hunted to extinction. Ya kinda get the rock and a hard place I'm in?"
Then he pauses and thinks for a moment. He says, very logically. It is clear that this kid is a scholar and not very interested in killing anyone.
"Tell ya what. The kind of total military-ruled extreme ends of a chaotic evil society we're dealing with is comparable to a complete military dictatorship. The best chance I have for survival is if you cut my arm off and leave me in a ditch to be picked up by a patrol. They might take pity on me for being small and allow me to live despite my failures. I would be the village idiot."
Then he thinks for a moment... "On the other hand. I'll just do whatever you say, please don't hurt me."
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 Sunday December 19th, 2010 11:44:36 PM OOC: DM, leave it with me to check over the lvl 2 character sheets, as well as the 30pt buys
Tahni is surprised to see the injured bird in the chest. The poor thing will have a hard time flying with an arrow in it's wing. She deftly removes the arrow shaft, and cradles the poor bird to her chest, feeling an immediate bond. Though feeling comfortable herself, Tahni experiences feelings of fear. She quickly realises that this is the emotion of the raven. "There now." she says as she holds the bird close to her "You can travel safely with us as long as you need"OOC: New familiar - a raven named Daya
Tahni speaks to Bruagh outside of hearing range of the duergar captives. "Bruagh, I know your feelings on taking the items of others, but you will be not be able to protect us with tattered armor. Couldn't you think of it as them replacing the items they broke? I completely agree with you about not killing them outside of the battle field though. It seems we may be in a spot of bother. Transporting prisoners could prove extremely dangerous. They will likely do everything they can to hinder us. At the same time, we cannot simply rearm them and send them on their way. If they refuse to see the error of their ways, then we cannot in good conscience equip them to continue doing harm"
Still holding the raven close to her, Tahni turns back to address the group as a whole. She voices her opinion. "The way I see it, the shortest route to safety has been cut. We must now press forward into the Scab. I think we have three options for our prisoners here - a short walk with a long drop" she nods her head towards the chasm. "Cut them free and let them make their own way, or transport them as prisoners to Riddleport. We fought as a group, so now we must decide as such. I suggest putting it to a vote. Firstly, I see their goods here as spoils of battle that have been earned and won. I vote that whatever we can salvage becomes ours, until such time it is needed by a judge or jury to determine their guilt." She looks to Bruagh to gauge his opinion on this. "Secondly, I cannot allow prisoners to be executed without a fair trial. I vote that we escort them to Riddleport. If that sounds too risky, then I am also in favour of releasing them here and now. If the little one speaks the truth, then we may also be saving thier lives by pummeling them a bit first."
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Monday December 20th, 2010 12:24:17 AM
Devlin once again rolls his eyes at Bruagh before looking over the accumulated equipment. He slings a chain shirt over his shoulder and picks up the heavy crossbow and cocks it. He lines up a shot on the female Duergar and smiles saying Aye lass that ya did, lets hope the damage you did does na make something slip before dry firing it in her face. To Bruagh he says Suit yourself lad, just realize that honeyed words don't always work. Sometimes, especially with scum like this the only thing they respond to is threats and shows of force. He looks around at the group and seeing that most of the serious wound are healed says. I don't know you all that well but it sounds like your headed to to the outpost nearby, we should move quickly before that blast brings others around.
OOC: Taking an adamantine chain shirt and the crossbow unless someone has a better need for any of it.
Kreyton | HP 24/24 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 13 Character Sheet d20+7=16 ; Monday December 20th, 2010 8:41:01 AM
Kreyton frowns at the paladin's words, but says nothing. He's new to the group, and really not that concerned if the dark dwarves get their due. The damage is done, and the Scab will hold too many dangers to have a conflict now.
"We make ourselves a target, and we can not trust them. The Scab holds enough dangers without adding ta it. If we're not ta kill em, I say we free them now, without weapons and armor."
"How does ya group divide treasure? I say we take what we will use, and the rest we sell an split, but if you have another way, speak up. If Braugh does not want his share, donate it ta a cause Braugh values. I won't be using tha metal armors, but I could put them dagger ta work. Maybe one o them potions too. Oh in tha morning I can fix yer armor I guess."
He takes the daggers, unless someone else speaks up.
OOC: I'd take one or more of the daggers, only things in the pile I can use besides potions. Knowledge Geography: 16 Whats the shortest path back to Riddleport now that the bridge is out?
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Monday December 20th, 2010 11:55:55 AM
Boomy makes sure he also has removed the clerics holy symbol, and that the clerics hands are bound and his mouth is gagged when not being questioned to prevent and spells from being cast.
I understand turning them over to the proper authorities, but thier weapons and armor are another story. They attacked us and commited a crime against us, so thier stuff is forefit to us. I understand if you want to give it over to the authorities, but this was not a bar fight and the authorities did not help us. Furthermore, since they attacked us they need to pay for our losses. They have damaged and destroyed our armor, and are therefore responsible for it's repair or replacement. Furthermore anything I disarmed and aquired in battle I am keeping. I'll share it with the group, but those were won in battle just as if I had killed the scom in battle. Lastly, this is the second group of adamantine weilding scum to attack us. Something big is going on, and we are going to need to protect ourselves if we hope to make it to the authorities.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 Monday December 20th, 2010 12:17:14 PM "The lot of you speak the truth. On one hand I want to see Justice triumph, yet I also want to do the honorable thing. Killing unarmed prisoners doesn't seem very honorable, but freeing them to allow them to commit heinous acts isn't my idea of justice either."
"And again, it's true they destroyed our armor, and we can neither let them have it if we release them, nor can we just leave it here to be found by orcs, or duergar or Domi knows what to be used against us at a later time."
"I'm still voting to take them to Captain Redforge, but majority rules. I'll abide by the decision we make as a group. As far as their items, they are not mine. I'll use them only until I can find a better replacement, or no longer need them. I almost feel wrong for doing this, almost as if it questions my integrity, but as Tahni and Boomy said... we have to be able to defend ourselves."
Bruagh takes a moment to look over the equipment. "If no one objects I could use that shield since mine was cleaved in half. I'm going to try to fix my armor tonight but if it doesn't work, I could use one of those breastplates as well."
OOC: Bruagh is not happy, but since the rest of his companions all say he needs to take the armor, he will listen to reason. But he is still not happy about it. =)
FrootLoopAC 16, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 16/38 Monday December 20th, 2010 1:15:39 PM Strip em, tie them to a tree, and leave em is my vote. It's more than they would be doing for us, and more than they have done to whoknows how many people have had the misfortune of crossing paths with them, Frootloop says with disdain.
Personally I think they should be thrown off the bridge into the ravine, but since mister goodytwoshoes here would probably bust a gut if we tried, the tree option sounds fair.
Frootloop goes over to the pile of goods, trying on the breastplates to see if one fits. After finding an appropriate one, he takes off his scale and drops it into the loot pile, then dons the armor after cleaning it.
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 16/38 Monday December 20th, 2010 1:22:17 PM
Had to change the ac in header.
Devlin -- 16/14/12 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Monday December 20th, 2010 1:36:14 PM
Looking at the prisoners Devlin says We have two choices take them or finish them where they sit. Glancing at Bruagh's stare Looks like were taking them Devlin slings his light crossbows to his hips, racks and loads the heavy and points it at the Duergar. Gag them all and get them moving, one wrong move and they get a new hole in their head. We need to find a better place for camp.
OOC: everyone who takes the adamantine armor remember that it gives damage reduction. 1/- for light 2/- for medium and 3/- for heavy it is also considered masterwork.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Monday December 20th, 2010 1:37:21 PM
OOC: thanks Loop reminded me to change mine.
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 Monday December 20th, 2010 9:09:08 PM OOC: Breakdown of the loot and costings, as I see them:
Duergar Adamantine Breastplate x2 - 10,200 each = 20,400 Duergar Adamantine Chain Shirt x2 - 5,100 each = 10,200 Duergar Adamantine Heavy Shield x1 = 3,020 Duergar Adamantine Great Sword x1 = 3,050 Duergar Adamantine Guirisame x1 = 3,009 Duergar Adamantine Dagger x4 - 3,002 each = 12,008 MasterWork heavy Crossbow with 40 bolts = 354 Mundane Longswords x3 - 15 each = 45 Alchemist fire x3 - 20 each = 60 Cure Light Wounds Potion x2 - 50 each = 100 Potion of Spider Climb x2 - 300 each = 600 Potion of Invisibility x1 = 300 600 in gems Grand Total = 53,746gp worth
Divided by 6 people works out to around 8,597gp worth of stuff each.
DM Addison Monday December 20th, 2010 9:26:57 PM Tahni collects her Raven familiar and states the group's options. Most of which mean keeping the Duergar alive, which is a check mark on Braugh's moral code.
Devlin and a few others say that Braugh would do well to wear the Duergar's armor. It is pristine, well made, masterwork, adamantium. Devlin even grabs himself a nice Chain shirt that Lila wore. Then he claims her Heavy Crossbow. Devlin inspects it to find that Lila had already put a notch for his own head. Ironic that he decides to point the weapon at the Crossbowess Duergar and threatens her.
Lila responds to Devlin's taunt, "Ya know, You are kinda cute when you... point that gun at me." She winks.
Gimme a DC 14 will save or get a crush on her. Gimme DC 14 fort save or vomit from an odd mix of disgust and screwed up nervousness that she just said that.
Oh Devlin you sultry rogue.
Kreyton suggests taking what resources are available and either kill the Duergar or set em free. Why be bothered with excess luggage right?
Boomy concurs and wisely states that something big is going on to see so many soldiers clad in the same factory-like adamantium.
Braugh concedes to the group's decision that staying protected wields greater results. He grabs the Adamantium Heavy Shield that Doven used for his Bastion of Defense move.
Braugh. Gimme a DC 14 will save real quick.
Frootloop says that throwing the Duergar off the cliff is a good solution. Or tying em to trees. Either way he grabs an Adamantium Breastplate and fits it squarely on his chest. It fits nicely, as Humphrey was about your same size and build.
Humphrey sees Frootloop take it and taunts, "Hey there boy. I see your picking up a real man's armor for the first time. Enjoy it while it lasts." He gives Frootloop a toothy smile.
In the end, Devlin gots the four prisoners tied up and in a line and puts Lila's crossbow at their backs.
So, I take it that Douglass is sticking with everyone else, or do you want him to stay with the blown up bridge?
Either way... The group travels for a day to the East along the sandy coasts of the lower Scab to get to RiddlePort.
On the way Braugh spends time repairing his armor. His awesome nat 20 craft armorsmithing check reveals that if Braugh wanted, he could possibly take the main chest piece and a few parts of Doven's Adamantium chest piece and repair his splintmail with some damage reduction if he wants.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 d20+5=10 ; Monday December 20th, 2010 9:46:40 PM
Will save: 10 Fail
Bruagh wants to bring Douglas with as well as use the addy to repair his own armor.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 d20+1=18 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+8=9 ; d20=6 ; Monday December 20th, 2010 11:57:53 PM
Looking the female straight in the eye Devlin says. Not if the fate of the Dwarven race hinged on it, now get moving before I actually do throw you over the cliff. He readjusts his weight and gets the prisoners moving.
Along the way he begins to interrogate Douglass (his curiosity overcoming his hatred) about the bomb and if there was anything that could have been done to stop it. What it was made from, what was the explosive, the trigger mechanism etc.. He never takes his eyes from the prisoners but keeps the conversation up all the same.
Saves vs Lila Will save = 18 Fort save = 15
Talk with Douglass Craft trapmaking = 9 Diplomacy = 6
ooc: thats me the sultry rogue with a Cha of 10 :)
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Daya d20+8=22 ; Tuesday December 21st, 2010 12:59:25 AM
Tahni inspects Bruagh's armor, and offers her suggestions as to how it can be repaired also (Armorcraft: 22)
None of the equipment taken from the Duergar captives is useful to Tahni for the time being, so she lets the others have their pick of the loot. Having so much adamantine on hand does give her different crafting ideas.
The journey gives Tahni time to bond with her new found raven familiar, whom she has named Daya.
OOC: Note that Daya has the supernatural ability to speak common
Kreyton | HP 24/24 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet d20+12=21 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=24 ; Tuesday December 21st, 2010 8:26:10 AM
Kreyton shakes his head, wondering when the idea of leaving them without weapons and armor was dropped. "This is gonna bite our arses havin them around" he thinks to himself while they walk.
He keeps his eyes and ears alert for natural and unnatural dangers. He knows there's plenty of them in the Scab.
OOC: Survival 21, 16, 22: Keep from getting lost and avoid natural hazards Perception: 26, 20, 24: Look for tracks, ambushes, odd things.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 10:13:48 AM
Still resting Boomy speaks up. After thinking about it some more I suggest we bind them and haul them in the cart or make them march. Something is going down and they have information. If we can't get it out of them the guards will be able to, either through magic or the sword. I won't let them go if there is even the slightest chance that they have knowledge that could save one dwarven life.
ooc:The group should wait at least an hour before moving out, so that Boomy's exghausted status is gone.
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 16/38 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 11:47:16 AM
When Humphrey makes his remark to Frootloop, Frootloop walks purposefully up to the druegar and punches him squarely on the nose. Then, without a word, walks over to his stuff and prepares to move out.
*ooc what time of the day is it?*
AddisonThe sun is going down soon.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 6:01:28 PM
OOC: Ok, so I guess I am confused. Do we have all of the Duergar with us or just Douglass?
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 6:50:21 PM
OOC: all of them.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 10:17:58 PM
ooc: I piled the unconcious in the cart, Boomy and Tahni pushed it half way and Frootloop got it to safety.
DM Addison Tuesday December 21st, 2010 10:25:54 PM
The group travels with the four duergar prisoners across the white sands of the lower Scab beach, the entire time following the morning sun. The prisoners are not happy with being tied together, stripped of armaments, and walked across the beach like this.
When Humphrey insults Frootloop, the barbarian gives Humphrey a bloody nose that sends him reeling back. Humphrey doesn't speak for the rest of the journey, but he does keep a malicious eye on Frootloop.
The group makes camp every night for just as little time as possible to make tracks to town quickly. The beach is not comfortable as sand seems to find its way into every niche of your clothing.
The ocean does provide a plethora of food though. Fish are in abundance, so it would make sense if RiddlePort had lots of ships out... but you see none.
Braugh wakes up every morning to repair his armor. It takes some effort and time considering the extent of the damage. On the third day, he has a fancy piece of armor that has the stats of his original armor, but with 2/- damage reduction. The dark adamantium plates are held together with straps and links of the original.
When Braugh grabs the Heavy Shield from Doven, he is overwhelmed with an aura emanating from the shield. A quick look shows that the shield is emblazoned with a seal of Martaeus, the god of destruction and chaos. Braugh is sensitive to this, but he can spend some time reforging some of the plates, he can desecrate the shield enough so that it will no longer have a connection to the god. Tahni confirms that removing the seal could sever the connection and allow Braugh to use the shield without feeling nauseated.
Devlin speak with Douglass about the device. Douglass is happy to share his study with you. "Well. There are a number of things that could be done to deactivate such a bomb. You see, the core is a very powerful rune that is forged with arcane power. The wires connected to the core are a series of power supplies to keep the core energized until the proper time of explosion. If the energy level drops, then the bomb may be a 'dud.' Or it may blow up anyways. The way the bomb is triggered is actually by a smaller internal bomb that blows up the arcane core. Then the core splits in half from the damage and you get an explosion. So, you could have located the smaller internal detonator bomb and carefully removed that. The problem with that method is getting through the adamantium chasis of the core, which is usually done with machinery inside our factories. The only other way is to remove the wires connecting the power to the arcane rune core... which could expel a lot of energy in random directions... I wouldn't want to be the one to do it.. but its possible."
Douglass looks distant for a moment when he mentions the dangers of simply removing the power supply without deactivating the smaller detonation bomb.
Kreyton spends his time making sure the group is headed in the right direction. Fortunately, Kreyton is a bit more experienced withe lower area of the scab, and he seems to lead the group right... though its easy b/c you just gotta go along the coastline.
Then. As you walk, on the fourth day, you all notice something ahead of you.
A huge plume of dark smoke, miles in diameter, rests in front of you.
Something has happened in RiddlePort. It's still a few hour's march ahead of you.The earth speaks to Kreyton, but its not words... more of a feeling... pain...
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Daya d20+7=11 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; Tuesday December 21st, 2010 10:58:50 PM
Each day of the travel, Tahni will assist Bruagh with removing the taint of Martaeus from the shield, by casting Bless (in Alemi's name) upon it. She will feel uncomfortable being around such items until all traces of Marteus have been removed from them.
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On reaching the outskirts of Riddleport, smoke was not what Tahni was expecting to see. "This can't be good" Tahni mutters to noone in particular. She looks to the captives to see their reactions to the smoke ahead (Perception: 11, Sense Motive: 26).
"How 'bout it, my friend? Feel like stretching your wings?" she says to Daya, holding her arm aloft. The raven stretches it's now healed wing and takes flight. The keen eyed bird circles overhead, and tries to determine what may lie ahead (Perception: 16)
Cleric Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Stabilize, Guidance, Create Water Lvl 1 Bless, Protection From Evil, Sanctuary
Wizard Spells Currently Prepared: Lvl 0 Acid Splash, Prestidigation, Mage Hand Lvl 1 Mage Armor, Shield, Expedious Retreat
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Tuesday December 21st, 2010 11:58:57 PM Do ya want me to scout ahead ta see what we face? Devlin asks the group, picking up the heavy crossbow as he stands up from the beach.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 12/10/12(Broken Scale Mail) -- CMD 15 -- HP 23/28 d20+8=24 ; Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 9:58:33 AM
Bruagh and Tahni work to remove all taints of evil from the shield and engrave Domi's Holy Symbol upon the face of the shield.
As they approach the town of Riddleport. "This does not bode well at all. We need to get down there and see if there are any survivors. See if there are still enemies there. Devlin, your scouting ahead would be appreciated but don't get to far ahead and separated with the possibility of enemies about. Tahni, what does your new friend see?"
Craft Armorsmith: 24
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 10:27:18 AM
Having recovered fully Boomy is looking forward to a few pints when he sees the Plume of smoke. Immediately this thoughts go to the bridge...no help will be coming and they are now trapped in hostile territory. We better gag the captives. It would be bad news if they began yelling and we were discovered by the wrong people, and I have a feeling the Darks Bloods are here. They're like a rash. Just when you think your through with them they come back even worse.
ooc: I haven't updated my CS yet, but will have it done soon.
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 32/38 Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 11:14:06 AM
When traversing along the coastline, Frootloop chooses to go armorless. Mainly to avoid sinking deeper into the sand. When approaching the city and the group sees the pouring of smoke, Frootloop puts on his armor, grabs his weapon, and proceeds to walk the right flank. As he passes by Humphrey, Frootloop pauses long enough to say: Boy, you pull back them glaring eyes of yours before I pluck them out like a ripe apple off a tree.
Kreyton | HP 24/24 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 11:43:17 AM "If tha's enemies in tha city, goin over tha sand will git us seen quick. We should get off tha beach if we wanna sneak up."
The dirty dwarf checks his spears, club and daggers, and gets ready for a fight.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 d20+6=11 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=27 ; Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 8:39:34 PM
Glancing at the prisoners Devlin says What about them, they will only slow us down in a fight, or possibly alert our foes. We could tie them well and leave them. Kreyton perhaps you could have the forest help hold them? He than gathers his equipment and begins his scout.
ooc: well at least I got quieter and more alert the closer I got. :)
Kreyton | HP 24/24 | AC 18/13/16 | CMD 12 Character Sheet Wednesday December 22nd, 2010 10:54:52 PM "An heres why I dinna want ta bring em." Kreyton says with a frown. He looks at the prisoners, then over to the forest. "I can break tha knees with ma genuine forest wood cudgel. he says with complete seriousness.
DM Addison: LOL
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Daya Thursday December 23rd, 2010 12:29:59 AM OOC: Fyi - Everyone should be fully healed at this point. At the end of each day, Tahni would use any remaining healing powers on the group - including the prisoners.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 17/10/15 -- DR 2/- -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Thursday December 23rd, 2010 6:36:51 AM OOC: Thanks, I decided I had better go ahead and update my character sheet with Armor, Shield, Hitpoints, DR, and ACP. Thanks for the reminders.
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 38/38 Thursday December 23rd, 2010 11:08:44 AM
Okie Dokie
DM Addison Thursday December 23rd, 2010 12:13:52 PM Tahni releases her new Raven familiar Daya to scout. The raven squaks, "Sure thing, but I'm hoping for some sort of treat when I get back." she says with a wink. (OOC: Tahni, I didn't know if you wanted me to speak for Daya or what. So I figured I would get her in the conversation. =)
And yeah, everyone got healed to full over teh four days of travel!
Daya flies ahead as Devlin gathers his gear for a scouting adventure.
Braugh declares that the group should move forward, looking for survivors.
As such, the group goes.
As Kreyton suggests, the group heads more north into the jungle area just outside the beach as to not leave as many tracks.
Boomy begins gagging the captives so they will not shout out.
Humphrey responds to Frootloop's intmidation: "You know. I respect you for punching me Barbarian! In a world of words and suggestions you have action. Initiative! We will die here, you and I. Together! I foresee it! Keep my sword near me so that I may defend myself proper when the deathknell comes for me." Then he begins laughing maniacally as Boomy gags him to a muffled chuckle.
So the group moves out, Devlin scouting ahead with Daya overhead... heh, thats cool.
This would be a good time for Lee to shoow up with his ranger character... Lee? You listening? Whats your email?
The plains turn into subdivisions and rural areas of farms. Then that turns into the streets of a thriving harbor city. There must have been at least 7000 people inhabiting this large structure of streets and strung together buildings.
Unfortunately, Daya can make little out because the smoke and smog of the explosion kicked up dust and dirt into the sky. Its pretty nasty in there.
Devlin, likewise traveling on the ground only makes it to Alpha street before his visibility is less than 50feet. Travel is hard as the cobblestone streets of the market square are cluttered with debris.
Daya flies back to report scouting down into the city for a bit. She says that corpses line the streets. And there are cries for help. Also... random animals lurk around scavenging.
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 38/38 Thursday December 23rd, 2010 12:32:52 PM
Looking at the devastation and destruction makes Frootloop.......ANGRY. But not in a whirling dervish sort of way. He has seen war, and the causes of war, but blatant disregard to the rules of war sickens him. These are innocents and to be treated this way, and left unattended....
Frootloop punches a wall.
Then, sobering up, Frootloop looks at Tahni saying: use my share and take whatever you have saved up for my healing fund and spread it out amongst these people. He drops his pack, the armor he's wearing, his weapon, everything save for the clothes on his back, into a pile and continues: use and/or sell those possessions, they bring grief only and these people have had too much of it. Get what you can to help these people.
*ooc I wont be online any until next monday, so if someone needs to run me, go ahead*
DM Addison Thursday December 23rd, 2010 4:36:10 PM
Let me be clear - you see noone alive right now. There are no "people" that you can sell your equipment to.
You hear a bit of moaning in the distance, but have not spotted anyone. Visibility is low.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 d20+6=13 ; d20+8=14 ; Thursday December 23rd, 2010 5:43:30 PM We need ta find the guardhouse, perhaps they were able ta hold out against the onslaught. Devlin maintains a stoic face as he passes the bodies or fallen innocents but he stops from time to time, closing the eyes of children he finds. Rest in piece little one. He continues on keeping to the shadows and keeping alert.
Perception = 13 Stealth = 14
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Daya Thursday December 23rd, 2010 6:10:01 PM OOC: DM, more than happy for you to post as Daya. As I see it, she's kind of an NPC anyway - has her own opinions/intellect, etc. Only thing will be that she stay within a mile of Tahni. Also, what was the Duergar's response to seeing the smoke? Previous post had a sense motive check on them of 26
Tahni nods at Frootloops request. For the moment, she is at a loss for words. She has never seen devastation on this scale before. She nestles in close to Frootloop and Bruagh to protect her - from what though?
"Daya reports many corpses ahead. Though there are cries for help. If anyone survived this, it won't be for long. We should make haste, but be careful."
DM Addison Thursday December 23rd, 2010 7:13:03 PM
Tahni - when everyone else first noticed the cloud of smoke, the Duergar were just as surprised as you were.
Actually, Douglass turns to Devlin when he is asked if a Duergar bomb coulda done this disaster, and says, "The largest bomb I have ever known to exist was the one we used to destroy the bridge. The explosion that caused this mayhem must have been 20times greater than that. No Duergar I know are capable of making an Arcane Rune so powerful. I suspect other forces at work here."
When he says this, Doven comes out of his trance and opens his eyes for the first time in a while to view the destruction. He breathes deeply and nods his head.
Humphrey is surprised but delighted at it.
Lila looks to be in shock and on the verge of tears... why would that be you wonder?
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 17/10/15 -- DR 2/- -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Thursday December 23rd, 2010 8:58:47 PM
Bruagh silently prays over the souls of those who lost their life here, and those who may still yet do the same. "Be ready for anything. Whatever caused this may still be here, or if was a bomb, there may be a secondary device."
Bruagh holds his Dwarven Axe and Addy Shield at the ready.
Boomy HP 9/11 AC 17/17/13 Friday December 24th, 2010 10:18:45 AM Come now, what reason do you have to suspect anything other than another raiding party burning down everything in thier path. They probably attacked like we were attacked in the tavern and torched everything when they were done...which means they are probably still close by.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 Friday December 24th, 2010 4:21:07 PM
OOC: Gonna be busy between work and travel for the next few days but I should be able to post. Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to my Dwarven brothers and sisters. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy the season. Heres to family, friends and kicking some Duergar ass when things get back into full swing.
Devlin -- 18/14/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 20/20 d20+6=11 ; d20+6=18 ; Friday December 24th, 2010 5:24:13 PM
Devlin searches around for cause of death on some of the bodies. Keeping an eye out for broken weapons, stray arrows or bolts. Anything to help identify the attackers.
Perception checks to identify the attackers: 11, 18
Tahni -- AC13/10/13 -- CMD 10 -- HP 17/17 -- Daya Sunday December 26th, 2010 12:07:37 AM OOC: Merry Christmas gang :)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 17/10/15 -- DR 2/- -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Sunday December 26th, 2010 9:29:27 AM OOC: Merry Christmas to all... may you get the perfect piece of loot this holiday season!
FrootLoopAC 17, Touch/Unarmored 11, HP 38/38 Monday December 27th, 2010 10:10:47 AM
Gets redressed..
*ooc i assumed bodies littered the streets*
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 17/10/15 -- DR 2/- -- CMD 15 -- HP 28/28 Monday December 27th, 2010 7:28:39 PM
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