Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Tuesday April 2nd, 2019 10:29:11 PM
Kiwina starts to volunteer to remain with Aaroth, but after a moment follows Cecil out. Aside from wanting to hear what his fellow centaur wants to say, it occurs to him that Aaroth will not want to leave without Cecil but the Petals might decide to leave with Cecil. That will depend on what Cecil has to say.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 5:59:36 AM
Tsak waits for Cecil to continue, wanting a clearer picture of the situation before he commits to any particular course of action.
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+11=25 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:43:17 AM
Angus stays hidden in the room, keeping an eye on Aaroth and if it should become necessary, sneak attack with his short bow.
He hopes the Petals don't leave him behind with the demon and the strange gamblers.
(Stealth check, if necessary = 25)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=13 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 7:12:39 AM
Having been virtually dismissed by the supposed demon Falco is seething with anger. He looks to see if anyone else is staying in the room with Aaroth {Perception: 13} and fails to note Angus hiding. Thinking everyone else is leaving he take a spot near the door and keeps his large golden eyes focused on gambler he now sees as a kidnapper and potential slaver.
_______________________________ Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 4 Min _______________________________ 1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith 0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance
Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:02:42 AM Cecil! glad we found you, it took quite a bit of looking. no one knew quite where you had gone or what had happened. what have you gotten yourself into? please, tell us as quick as you can, what bet did you enter into and what were the terms?
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=16 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 1:07:25 PM
[Perception 16] Finnian looks around the room and seeing that nothing is amiss asks about the game. "I've heard from more than a few people that you sir enjoy highstakes games. Clearly you do if you won a ship off of Cecil as you have claimed. What's your game? Or is it the thrill of the wager?" Finnian stays in the room and talk to Aroth.
The Game is Afoot... Part II (DM Dan) Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 6:53:27 PM Tsak Rezar waits to see how things play out. Finnian queries Aaroth’s taste in games. Elyas questions Cecil to get a clearer picture. Rolth Niheow suggests watching Aaroth Kiwina would wait, but he’s too interested in what Cecil has to say. Falco Ambersier stays at the door, watching Aaroth, but so he can hear what Cecil has to say. Angus Macgrump remains in the room watching the octopus headed man.
Cecil brings you all into the main hall, while Aaroth responds to Finnian.
He smiles widely.
“The Thrill of the wager, but my favourite game is Taur Isle Pudding.”
Cecil looks at Aaroth.
“Don’t worry. He won’t leave without either me or the Herald”
He smiles sadly and then slightly embarrassedly.
“Sooo… I may have made a pretty big mistake here… see I heard Aaroth was doing a big game with high wagers, and I figured I could beat him!”
He pauses, looking a little ashamed.
“So I bet the Herald... but Aaroth was too good, he beat me and took my ship. One of his rules is you stay with him until you pay him… or work the debt off. I tried to escape, so he had me bound and dragged around with him... “
He looks a little upset.
“If you get the town guard, they’ll side with him, because what he’s done is within the law according to the rules he laid down when we started gambling… so now I either have to give him the Herald or work off a debt to the value of the Herald and that could take the rest of my life!!”
He looks at each of you, pleading with his eyes.
“Please! Win the Herald back for me!”
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 10:57:00 PM "Last time we saw the Herald, she wasn't in great shape. Unless you can repair her, why not give her Aaroth? He'll have no use for so much driftwood. What are we missing?"
Kiwina is not found of games of chance in the first place. Unless Aaroth is willing to take bets on a suitable contest of skill, he sees no chance of winning the ship back by Aaroth's rules.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Thursday April 4th, 2019 5:51:21 AM
Rolth sees no way to prove that Aaroth cheated, so calling the guard isn't going to be much help. We have little evidence that he consorted with the pirates either, even though it is probably true. Rolth halfway thinks that Cecil deserves to lose his ship for being so stupid, but he did help us win the Taurnament...
"OK, maybe we can help. What can you tell us about this game that might help us win? And dear Petals, what do we have to improve the odds for us? We certainly must watch for cheating. And we do have these anything potions, which at least can help us with guidance occasionally. What else do we have?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday April 4th, 2019 5:55:03 AM
Tsak sees the logic in Kiwina's thinking, and agrees with it. He does wonder, however, what might become of the Heralds crew and the magical creatures that kept it afloat. He wouldn't like to see them bonded to this octo-demon.
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=11 ; Thursday April 4th, 2019 6:38:46 AM
Meanwhile back in the room, Angus is trying to remain hidden thought the layout and furniture may not give any cover. He puts down his bow and concentrates on watching Aaroth and the other players in the room.
(Perception = 11) Angus may be just too weirded out by this whole situation, now that he has had time to think about it.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Thursday April 4th, 2019 7:14:14 AM
Hearing the conversation Falco continues to watch Aaroth. Hearing the guards will back the demon he sighs.
"Aaroth you favorite games sounds more like a meal. Do you play any games of actual skill like an archery contest?"
_______________________________ Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min _______________________________ 1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith 0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance
Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday April 4th, 2019 9:56:15 AM Cecil, it sounds to me like you have to give him your ship. it's not quite as.... valuable... as it used to be, but give him what's left and maybe you can be finished with him. We don't have anything to stake against your ship that the demon would likely accept, aside from our own ship. and let me tell you, we aren't putting the Rose up for some gamble with a demon. pay the demon off, and come join our crew.
if he has a chance to talk to the other petals before going back into the room, Elyas says: It seems to me that Cecil made a dumb move by gambling with a demon. but it doesn't sound like he was cheated or coerced into it. he sought it out... I don't think there's much we can do for him. I certainly don't want to go gambling with the same demon and lose more to him. it's foolishness to gamble with a demon in the first place, much more so to try to fix the problem with MORE gambling...
The Game is Afoot... Part III (DM Dan) Thursday April 4th, 2019 4:36:25 PM Tsak Rezar ponders the fate of those who serve on the ship should Aaroth take it. Finnian Elyas tries to convince Cecil to give up his ship. Rolth Niheow, against his better judgement tries to figure out how they can help. Kiwina tries to figure out what the party might be missing. Falco Ambersier continues to attempt to speak with Aaroth. Angus Macgrump watches the game though it appears to be a simple card game, not one with any gambling going on currently.
Aaroth chuckles at Falco’s suggestion.
“You do not think playing cards requires skill? Shame on you. I would have thought you were smarter than that.”
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Cecil looks at the rest of the group.
“I know… it was stupid… I get it… I just… the Herald is all I have in the world, I can’t lose it. I appreciate the offer… but losing the Herald would be like losing my soul… you guys understand you have the Rose...”
He sighs.
“I know Aaroth would play against you, one of you could take my place at the table… but I guess if you can’t help I’ll have to figure some other way out of this…”
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Thursday April 4th, 2019 4:48:27 PM
Finnian smiles at Falco's suggestion. "Now that would be a contest that you and I would do fine in. I haven't heard of this pudding game but I might fancy a hand or two. Though if you are wagering entire ships then it may be too rich for my blood. Finnian contemplates his options and how best he could aid the party.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Thursday April 4th, 2019 10:19:10 PM "What did Aaroth wager against the Herald? And how can we even the odds against the cheater? Maybe if more than one of us plays? Maybe someone could detect magic to make sure he isn’t using magic to cheat. Others could watch him closely. If he cheats, then his stake is forfeit, right? And what can we wager against the Herald? No way are we putting up the Rose."
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Thursday April 4th, 2019 10:30:21 PM
Kiwina is getting exasperated. "Of course we understand! But we've also seen the shape the Herald is in! If we managed to win, will you actually have your ship back or just a figurehead?"
Kiwina is not himself willing to enter a card game with Aaroth. He still thinks that Aaroth won the wreckage that used to be the Herald.
"Last we saw of the Herald was the skeleton of a ship in the water next to the Outsider, being sneered at by the crew of that black monstrosity."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday April 5th, 2019 2:04:26 AM I understand that you want your own ship but, trust us, the Herald may not be your best option here. We aren't professional gamblers. We are adventurers however, and we are all willing to work with you to get a new ship. Work with us and be free or be dragged around in chains by this creature, it's up to you. You may have to give the Herald up so that you can get something so much better!
Exhausted by the words pouring out of him like water Tsak slumps down at the nearest table and waits for Cecil to make his decision.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=24 ; Friday April 5th, 2019 7:18:40 AM
Falco agrees with Finnian and continues speaking.
"Oh playing cards is a skill, no doubt. I just thought you were a real gambler who would wager on many things not someone who only played when you are the expert. I see, a game of physical skill is too much for you. Its ok to not to want to bother with someone of my stature, I get it."
{Diplomacy: 24 - trying to goad him into a bad decision.}
"We can start small. How about best of three arrows for 10 gold? I don't want to take advantage of you."
_______________________________ Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min _______________________________ 1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith 0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance
Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday April 5th, 2019 10:26:33 AM I'm sorry Cecil, I don't see any reason why we should go up against Aaroth. I'm pretty sure that's what he wants. get us to bet something big, take that from us and convince us to double down. you can never win this sort of game. the herald is lost. face it. it is either a pile of flotsam, or it belongs to a demon now. you were very kind to this crew, and we want to help, but this isn't really going to help you. we would happily take you on our crew, or even help find another ship for you in the future. but there is no way we're going up against a demon with our ship on the line.
The Game is Afoot... Part IV (DM Dan) Friday April 5th, 2019 5:47:08 PM Tsak Rezar almost gives up, still trying to convince Cecil to give up his beloved ship. Finnian potentially volunteers as tribute. Elyas fails to see the wisdom in continuing to fight for broken pieces of wood. Rolth Niheow questions more to explore all the options. Kiwina again makes mention of how damaged the Herald is and how it may not be worth fighting for. Falco Ambersier attempts to goad Aaroth into doing something foolish. Angus Macgrump continues to prepare for something to happen.
Aaroth chuckles at Falco’s response.
“So you want me to trade a game that I’m good at, for one you’re good at? How is that smart?”
He laughs a little louder.
“But alright, I’ll indulge you Birdman.”
He gets up and draws a few concentric circles on a piece of parchment, then pushes a small nail through it into the wooden wall.
“Go ahead, take your shot. Show me how it’s done.”
((OoC: If you wish to fire, make an attack roll. Higher score means more central))
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Cecil shakes his head.
“I can repair the Herald, don’t worry about that.” He sighs. “Look, he’s a demon thing, he’ll probably want a favour out of you, or to take you as a servant, or worse slave. That he would wager against the Herald...” He pauses, as if unsure how to continue. “Or you could just fight him for my freedom, but that wouldn’t go down well with the guard…”
How do you choose to try and free Cecil?
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=27 ; Friday April 5th, 2019 6:16:12 PM
Angus continues to watch as Aaroth challenges Falco. Aaroth's gleeful acceptance of the challenge causes Angus to consider the following:
"Whatever means he uses to cheat at cards, must also be useful here or he would not be so confident. I may not know magic, but I know about misdirection and allowing your mark to see what you wish them to see. Aaroth must either have means to influence his mark's performance or get his mark to believe he has lost somehow. How can I let the fiesty bird-man (I have really got to learn their names) know he is being scammed?
(perception = 27, Nat 20)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Saturday April 6th, 2019 12:49:57 PM What do you guys think? I firmly believe it would be foolish to enter into any betting match with this demon. But I think I have made my position clear. should we vote on a course of action? Or leave it to Captain Kiwina to decide for us?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Saturday April 6th, 2019 4:31:26 PM "Hey fellows, we will play the only game that we can win, namely, the one that Aaroth does not know he is playing. He assumes the guards will back him because he won the Herald and Cecil's obedience was part of the deal. What he does not know is that we have explicit direction from the local Lord and from the Purple Duke himself. The former told us to gather information and report it to him. The latter directed us to capture Aaroth. So I propose this: We send a message to Lord Marcus, telling him the location of Aaroth and requesting that he send the guards to assist in Aaroth's detentiion, per the orders of the Purple Duke himself. Our job is merely to make sure that Aaroth remains here until the Lord and his men can arrive. That should not be too hard, we can play the fool, ask to be taught the game at hand, and so forth. What think you?"
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Sunday April 7th, 2019 10:22:24 PM If the Herald can be repaired, then we should help Cecil to do so. She's a remarkable ship, Kiwina thinks.
"I agree that playing cards with Aaroth is playing to his strengths. While I am not sure that there is much skill in a single play of the cards, there has to be skill in putting several together and consistently winning. In fact. . . Cecil, have you seen him play many different kinds of games, or does he stick to just one thing?"If he wins at lots of things, it's more likely to be some sort of cheat than it is that he is skilled at all those things.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday April 8th, 2019 2:43:09 AM I agree with Rolth's logic and approach, so how do we send the message to Lord Marcus? I will go myself if there's no-one else we can trust. Falco, be careful what you wager. I suspect this demon is a skilled con at more than just cards.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=21 ; Monday April 8th, 2019 7:16:59 AM
Falco hopes that those in the room are watching closely how the 'demon' acts. Maybe they will learn something. He checks the target and moves to get as much distance as he can.
"Tell me about this 'pudding feast' game of yours while I shoot."
He pills back and lets a arrow fly at the paper. {Hit: 21 +1 if within 30ft}
_______________________________ Active Spell: Shield of Faith: 3 Min _______________________________ 1st - 1/1 cure light wounds, 1/1 magic weapon, 2/2 shield of faith 0th (at will) - Detect magic, guidance, light, resistance
Aaroth - Octopus headed pirate.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Monday April 8th, 2019 10:55:50 AM "a nice shot Falco" Finnian comments about the shot. He waits patiently to see what the demon does. He would rather not have to play him at his own game but perhaps there is another way to win back the ship.
The Game is Afoot... Part V (DM Dan) Monday April 8th, 2019 6:38:17 PM Tsak Rezar ruminates on getting a message to Lord Marcus. Finnian supports his friend in the competition. Elyas says it should be left up to the party to decide, or just have an executive decision. Rolth Niheow discusses the possibility of playing for time. Kiwina queries Aaroth’s game of choice. Falco Ambersier shoots the piece of paper almost straight in the middle, while talking to Aaroth. Angus Macgrump tries to keep an eye out to see if Aaroth is cheating.
Aaroth seems to have had enough discussion for now, and stands up calling to all the Petals.
“You all seem to have a few brain cells between you to share, so let me ask you, would I be so brazen to use ALL of the Purple Duke’s gambling houses if I was afraid he would come after me for doing my business? Short answer, no. Long answer, no of course not. As such call them if you must, but they shan’t do anything.”
He shakes his head.
“Now, I tell you what, I can gather from your discussions that the Herald is not in the best condition, and you look like… semi competent adventurers. So I am willing to offer you a deal… you bet a task against the boat.”
He pauses.
“What I mean is you bet your services against Cecil’s dilapidated ship, if you win, you get the ship. If I win, you do a task for me. It won’t be anything against your sensibilities, I promise. Perhaps go and fetch some artifact for me, or something along those lines. But I will call upon it another time, it probably won’t be immediately.”
Angus doesn't feel that he should speak for anyone else. Even though he just met the Petals, he likes their style and would like to see more of what they will do next.
But this Aaroth makes him uneasy and Angus would just like to be elsewhere. Angus wonders if the Petals just should say "yes" and use it as an opportunity to leave town.
Angus says nothing but glances around the room, looking for every possible exit.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Monday April 8th, 2019 11:45:09 PM "You need to explain your terms more clearly. If you don't specify or at least put limits on the task, we cannot gage its value. In any case, there are several of us. Do you propose to contest us all, or as a group?"
"And if you're not going to take a shot at the target there, you should pay Falco."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday April 9th, 2019 12:28:06 AM he makes it sound too easy. this task could be anything, and he could come after us for it at any time. it leaves a lot up to interpretation. I still think we're better off letting him have the chunks of Herald
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:18:56 AM "I say you are a liar, a cheat, and a trickster. Did you think we wouldn't notice that you only bet the ship and not Cecil's freedom? Fie, you are dastardly! Let us discuss more proper terms. First, we must bet something of equal value, and you offer only a wrecked ship. I propose, if my fellow Petals will accept, the following. We wager a task, to be determined at a later date, that does not go against our morals, ethics, or sensibilities, as determined solely by the unanimous agreement of the Eight Petaled Rose. You wager the Herald, Cecil's freedom, and the return of all else that you have won from Cecil. In addition, you will surrender yourself to the Purple Duke to be tried on charges of cheating at the games, support for piracy, and slavery, in addition to any other charges that the Duke may decide to bring. So it it is the service of eight balanced by the cooperation of one. This seems fair to me. What say you, Petals and Aaroth?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday April 9th, 2019 7:25:14 AM
Tsak shakes his head to Rolth. He is definitely not in favor of doing a deal with the demon, even for Cecil's boat. Tsak thinks this interaction is heading back to fight territory. This creature sent the undead pirates after us, several of our crew died. Surely that gives us the right to bring him to the Purple Duke for justice without the interference of the local guards. We can work out what to do about Cecil and the boat when he's in chains. Tsak's hand moves back toward the hilt of his sword...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Tuesday April 9th, 2019 7:31:27 AM
Disapponited that the Petals will not get to see if this Aaroth has any physical abilities Falco chose to remain silent though he does leave his arrow in the target. At the talk of piracy he dips his head and his eyes narrow slightly, the best he can do to show a frown with a beak.
Unless he admited to sending the pirates do we have proof? The goblin I guess, if he answers.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Tuesday April 9th, 2019 2:37:39 PM "Rolth's terms seem fair," Finnian adds. I wonder what his task would be. I'm sure it is nefarious if he wouldn't ask us to do it without loosing.
The Game is Afoot... Part VI (DM Dan) d20=5 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2019 5:14:15 PM Tsak Rezar has thoughts about proof, how much do they actually have? Finnian backs Rolth’s idea. Elyas believes that leaving the Herald is the way to go. Rolth Niheow starts making more of a concrete deal. Kiwina tries to hammer out exactly what would be expected of them. Falco Ambersier is a little upset he didn’t get to see Aaroth skills. Angus Macgrump tries to look out in case a quick exit is needed.
Aaroth smiles at Kiwina.
“Good point, if I may?” He takes the bow and fires an arrow, which doesn’t even leave the bow, it simple falls out and onto the ground. He harrumps.
“Here is your coin.” And he hands Falco the agreed sum.
He smiles, a sparkle appearing in his eye when Kiwina and Rolth each speak.
“Very well. I have an object I want you to procure from a ruin. I am still investigating to find out exactly where it is. I would like you to go in and collect it for me once I have discovered it’s exact location. I intend to play against all of you, only those of you that lose to me are required to take up the task. Each of you here will join this game…”
He indicates the table with a few other gamblers.
“In turn, as players are knocked out, another one of you may take their place, until only one remains. If I am knocked out first, I will return to you ownership of the Herald. Which as he said…” he indicates Rolth. “Would include the freedom of Cecil, as he is only being held until he pays his debt. I do not wish to cheat you, or anyone else. Cecil bit off more than he could chew and is now paying the price, or more, trying to get you to pay the price. Since he seems to feel you owe him something.”
He shrugs.
“Alternatively you could leave and Cecil will remain here with me. So here it is a simply as I can put it for you.”
He takes a breath.
“We will play Taur Isle Pudding, with two of your players joining the game. Anytime a player is eliminated another one of those of you who are here will join the table, either in place of one of the other gamblers or in place of one of your compatriots. Any one of you adventurers who is knocked out is required to, once I find the location, search a ruin for an artifact I want recovered. If I am eliminated, I will return to you the Herald and free Cecil. All this nonsense about answering for breaking laws will be ignored, as simply put, I have broken no laws.”
He looks at each of you individually.
“What say you?”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None Tuesday April 9th, 2019 6:45:40 PM
Rolth nods, "I will accept this to aid my friend, Cecil, if my fellow Petals will agree."
Kiwina (BatMark subbing for Steve M) Tuesday April 9th, 2019 8:16:27 PM
Kiwina is still suspicious but sees little recourse if the demon won't negotiate further. "I agree, Rolth, if the Petals will join us in this venture."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday April 10th, 2019 3:08:11 AM I'm in
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday April 10th, 2019 5:28:17 AM I still think this is a bad idea. but if you all are in, I will not leave you to do this on your own. I will reserve the right to say 'I told you so' if and when this goes sideways
Elyas shakes his head
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday April 10th, 2019 7:52:52 AM You all seem to be right and proper brave fools, so naturally I am in. That is, if you will have me join you on this... whatever this is
Angus smiles, but doesn't let take his eyes off Aaroth, expecting treachery at any moment.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday April 10th, 2019 11:03:50 AM
As Aaroth explains the wager and the others agree his shoulder slump a bit.
"He seems to love the idea of the game so we only need play until one of us is eliminated. If we are going to play no need to give him the enjoyment of a long game. We stand together, if one is eliminated we are all going for this artifact anyway."
He pauses
"Unless there is some other incentive to extending the game."
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+10=23 ; d100=33 ; d100=58 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 4:18:24 PM "I'm in, but first if I may..." Finnian pulls out his bow and a strip of cloth. He ties the cloth around his eyes and in a smooth motion he pulls back string and launches the arrow across the room. [23 to hit] "I'm ready when you are," he says grinning at Aaroth before removing the blind fold.
[ooc]Finninan has blind fighting with the bow when in competition shooting. 33 and a 58 on concealment so I made it either way, but for future reference do we do high or low is a success when roll a d100
Deal with a Daemon Part I (DM Dan) Wednesday April 10th, 2019 5:49:44 PM Tsak Rezar agrees Finnian also takes a shot at the paper, it hitting centre point again. Elyas has his reservations but agrees. Rolth Niheow agrees, as long as all of the Petals do. Kiwina also agrees, assuming the rest of the Petals d. Falco Ambersier attempts to just have one person play, and if lost they will all retrieve the artifact anyway. Angus Macgrump offers to join and fill in a member of the party.
Aaroth smiles, and waves his hand at Finnian.
“I made no wager with you.”
He sits down at the table, and indicates the two seats.
“Two of you must begin with me.”
He looks at Falco. “ How about if just one of you beat me, then you will be free to go, how does that sound as an incentive to continue?”
He smiles predatorially.
“Now, the rules of the game are simple. There are 8 cards that can be dealt, 1, 2, 3, Jack, Queen, King, 7 and 8. We will have one round of exchanging cards as needed. Then it is the person with the best hand in the same manner as poker. With a round of betting both before and after exchange. The slight exception is this, you must always have one hand on the table, and for every seven or eight you have in your final hand, you will receive a slap from another player. After five slaps, you are eliminated. How does that sound to you?”
Assuming you agree he deals out 5 cards to each player. You have a total of 20 chips for each player.
((OoC: Roll 5 d8s, each one corresponds to the card you recieve, in the order specified. (So 4, 5 and 6s are the face cards). Then place your bet. We will try to get this done as quickly as possible, so please roll and replacement cards as well. Format your posts like this - First hand - (2, 2, Q, Q, 7) Bet - 4 Chips. Second hand - (2, 2, J, Q, Q,) Bet - 5 Chips.
That way we can run through the hands more quickly, and resolve a full hand every post.))
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 7:27:46 PM
(1,3,7,2,J) Bet - 6 chips (K,2,K,1,3) Bet - 8 chips Tsak is as unsure of this as everyone else, but decides to jump right in and get it over with.
(OOC not 100% on how this works, is my best hand K,K,J,3,3?)
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=13 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 9:42:40 PM "Only two of us at a time? I'll wait, then, until I have a better idea what I'm doing," Kiwina says, watching the game intently (perception = 13).
"Say, Aaroth -- why not just offer to trade us the Herald for this item you want?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) | Glaive +6 1d10+6 x3 | Paws (2) +4 1d4+2 x2| Status: None d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2019 10:04:37 PM "Ok, I'm in. How about you other Petals watch to make sure no one cheats."
First hand (2,2,1,3,3) Bet 2 chips Second hand (2,Q,7,3,3) Bet 2 chips
"Hey Tsak, give me a slap, will ya" He doesn't want to get slapped by a demon!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 7:21:09 AM
Feeling that the odds must be in their favor with the new offer Falco nods.
"Well that gives us better odds in an honest game."
He gets so excited he almost sits down before the first two have played.
{ooc: I forgot it was two at a time and two already rolled. I will save these rolls.}
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=19 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:10:04 AM
Angus moves around to behind Aaroth in order to keep an eye on him. Angus is watching for any sudden moves or changes to Aaroth's cards.
(Perception = 19)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=14 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 10:12:40 AM
Elyas stands opposite of Angus, recognizing what the half orc is working on doing. Elyas spent most of his childhood around con artists, card players and cheats, so he knows what to look for. perception = 14
[ooc: unfortunately I don't have any actual bonuses to add to this sort of roll, but thematically it fits for Elyas]
Deal with a Daemon Part II (DM Dan) 25d8=101 ; ((d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ;)) ((d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;))((d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; ))((d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; ))((d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ;))d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 5:16:00 PM Tsak Rezar sits down and begins betting. Finnian watches the game. Elyas tries to keep an eye out for cheating Rolth Niheow sits down and begins playing. Kiwina waits behind, watching to try and learn. Falco Ambersier almost tries to add an extra seat. Angus Macgrump keeps a close eye on Aaroth.
Aaroth bets 3 chips to begin with then 5 more. ((Final hand - 3,3, 5, 5, 6 - Two pair))
The second player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 3, 3, 3, 4, 5 - Three of a Kind))
The third players bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 1, 1, 2, 4, 5 - One pair))
The fourth player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final Hand - 3, 3, 4, 5, 8 - One pair, one slap!))
The fifth player bets 2 chips, then 2 more ((Final hand - 3, 3, 4, 5, 8 - One pair, one slap!))
((Ooc: Sorry I didn't make it completely clear, it's like Yahtzee or Five Card Draw, so you keep some cards from one hand to the next, you can discard and redraw any number of them.))
Aaroth smiles as although he loses some chips, two of the other players have received a couple of slaps.
Tsak gets a two pair, but still loses out, some of his chips going to the drunk next to Aaroth, who got three of a kind.
Rolth is promptly slapped by one of the other players who is clearly drunk, and hits him so hard he falls off the chair (Take 1 point of non lethal damage).
Tsak has 6 chips left.
Rolth has 16.
Aaroth has 12
Drunk 1 has 60, having got a big pot.
Drunks 2 and 3 have only 16 remaining each.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+6=20 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:08:02 PM
Kiwina is confused by the betting. Not everyone contributes the same thing. There seems to be no incentive to bet high, yet Aaroth did so. (Sense motive = 20)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=2 ; d100=17 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:57:18 PM
Rolth picks himself up, smiles a wickedly toothy bardbarian smile at the drunk, and plays another hand.
First hand (2,5,7,2,3) Bet 1 chip Second hand (2,4,8,6,2) Bet 1 chip
Pair of twos, and a slap. Sigh. If he gets a chance to slap the guy who slapped him, he will :)
(Ignore the d100 roll, that was an accident)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Thursday April 11th, 2019 11:02:24 PM
Finnian continues to watch and holds back a chuckle as Rolth takes a slap, but quickly remembers that he is supposed to be rooting for him not against him.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday April 12th, 2019 3:11:11 AM
Elyas is also confused by the betting. payout not being related to amount bet makes for strange odds. he is also unclear if there is a fold option if you don't like your hand enough to bet and don't want to lose chips or get slapped
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 4:15:37 PM
First hand (8,J,K,K,K) bet 2 Second hand (Q,2,J,Q,8) bet 2
Tsak tries to set himself for the inevitable slaps, and hopes his 3 kings is enough to get him a decent pool of chips.
Deal with a Daemon Part III (DM Dan) d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d100=50 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 7:24:38 PM Tsak Rezar gets a hand of 3 kings, betting 4 chips Finnian laughs at Rolth’s misfortune. Twice actually. Elyas seems a bit unsure about the betting. Rolth Niheow minimises his betting, getting a hand of a pair of 2s, and betting 2 chips. Kiwina tries to tell what Aaroth is up to. Falco Ambersier watches the game continue Angus Macgrump watches the game continue.
((OoC: Just to be clear, when you roll a first hand, you must keep at least one of those cards, but may re-roll up to four of them. The cards you end up with after the re-roll are your FINAL HAND, and it must be stuck to. I’m sorry if this wasn’t clear before. An example - First hand rolled - 1, 1, 2, 3, 4. Player decides to keep all the cards, but re-roll one of the 1s, giving him a final hand of 1, 2, 3, 4, J. i.e. four of the cards are the same, and only 6d8s would have been rolled. If this is unclear, please e-mail me and I’ll try to clear it up some more.))
Aaroth gets (1, 1, 1, 2, 2,) as his final hand, betting 3 chips, then a further 3 chips. (Full house)
Drunk 1 gets (3, 7, 7, 8, 8) as his final hand, betting 1 chip, then 1 chip, and is immediately slapped by Rolth, Aaroth and the other two drunks. (Two pair, but four slaps), and is knocked to the ground, where he remains for a few moments drinking another beer before sitting up and rejoining the game. His face is already beginning to welt up.
Drunk 2 gets (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) as his final hand, betting 3 chips, then 3 more chips.
Drunk 3 gets (1, 1, 2, 4, 5) as his final hand,betting 2 chips then 1 chip.
The pot stands at 23 chips, which all go to Aaroth as he wins the hand.
Kiwina Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth is betting in an attempt to get others to bet higher. There does appear to be some reason behind it, but it is not clear at this stage. }
Aaroth chuckles.
“Ah it seems my friend here…” he refers to Drunk 1 “... is perhaps not too long for this game. If he is eliminated by losing all his chips, then he is out. If he is eliminated by slaps i.e. he reaches being slapped five times, his chips are split between the rest of us evenly, with the remainder going to the person with the fewest.”
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=21 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 8:18:37 PM
Angus will keep an eye on the drunks to see if they are "playing honest" or somehow helping Aaroth.
(Perception = 21)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 8:51:45 PM
Tsak only has 2 chips left, he bets one on each hand...
First hand (1,1,2,3,3) bet 1 chip. keep the two pairs and replace the 2 with... an 8 d'oh.
Second hand (1,1,3,3,8) bet 1 chip
If Tsak doesn't win then he takes his slaps and relinquishes his seat at the table. Hopefully his losses have provided another Petal with a better understanding of what will be required to beat Aaroth.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=18 ; d20+6=13 ; Friday April 12th, 2019 10:14:10 PM
Kiwina continues to focus on what Aaroth is doing. (Perception = 18, sense motive = 13)
Since Aaroth said only one of the party had to win for all to go free, he clearly believes he will win.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=15 ; Saturday April 13th, 2019 12:47:04 AM
Elyas tries to keep his eye on the cards, watching for tricks. he focuses on the dealer (is Aaroth dealing, or is there another person handling the cards?)
First Hand (3,7,6,3,2) bet 2 chips Second Hand (3,3,4,3,K) bet 4 chips
Three of a kind!
He is also keeping an eye out for cheating and trying to sense what Aaroth is up to.
Perception = 27, Sense Motive = 5
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=18 ; Monday April 15th, 2019 7:04:30 AM
Falco continues to watch what is going on. He is keenly interested in how many chips each player has and how many you start with.
Deal with a Daemon Part IV (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d100=67 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; Monday April 15th, 2019 7:28:07 PM Tsak Rezar plays his last couple of hands. To see the outcome. Finnian Elyas watches the cards, and keeps a note of what’s going on. Rolth Niheow continues to play, getting a better hand, also keeping an eye out for if Aaroth is cheating. Kiwina tries to see if Aaroth is cheating Highlight to display spoiler: {He doesn’t appear to be cheating, he is relying heavily on his better understanding of the rules} Falco Ambersier is trying to learn the game. Angus Macgrump watches the drinks get slapped around, falling off chairs, clearly enjoying themselves, and not very good at the game.
Aaroth gets two pair ((2, 3, 3, J, J,)) Having bet 2 chips, then another 2 chips.
Drunk 1 gets ((1, 5, 6, 6, 7)) Having bet 2 chips then 1 chip, and immediately gets slapped very hard by Rolth, knocking him off his seat, and out of the game for good.
Drunk 2 gets ((1, 1, 2, 6, 6,)) Having bet 1 chip, then 2 chips.
Drunk 3 gets ((1, 5, 6, 8, 8)) Having bet 2 chips, then 1 chip, immediately receiving two slaps from the drunk and from Aaroth.
Rolth wins the pot! He gains 21 Chips.
Drunk 1 goes out, meaning his lot of chips (57!!) get divided evenly amongst all remaining players, with the remainder that cannot be divided going to the player(s) with the least.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Monday April 15th, 2019 7:58:08 PM Might as well, thinks Kiwina, although he had somehow understood there would be two Petals in at a time.
First Hand (3,1,2,1,5) bet 1 chip Exchanges the 2, 3, and 5. Second Hand (1,1,3,6,5) bet 1 chip
One pair.. Not hot. 27 chips remain.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday April 15th, 2019 8:28:50 PM
Tsak, having played his part, orders an ale and settles in to await the outcome.
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=15 ; d20+7=24 ; Monday April 15th, 2019 9:00:05 PM
Angus keeps watching, focusing this time back on Aaroth
(Perception = 15 ; Sense Motive = 24 )
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d20+10=20 ; Monday April 15th, 2019 10:08:00 PM
Rolth keeps at it, even if he suspects that he is being suckered by Aaroth into raising the stakes.
First hand = K,7,7,2,3 bet 1 chip Second hand = K,1,4,4,7 bet 1 chip and get a slap!
Oof, I'm not sure I'm getting the hang of this! Gotta keep a close eye on that cheater...
(Perception = 20)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2019 3:46:50 AM
Elyas calmly sits down behind one of the open stacks of chips and waves for cards to be dealt. first hand = 1,2,5,8,8 Elyas almost sighs when he sees two 8s in his first hand. but glancing around at the number of petals left, and knowing the best option would be to goad Aaroth into losing some chips, Elyas goes for a ballsy play. he keeps both 8s and draws 2 more cards, looking right at Aaroth as he pushes in 5 chips. new hand = 2,2,8,8,8. Elyas pushes in another 10 chips and braces for the slapping.
14 chips remaining
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Tuesday April 16th, 2019 7:15:11 AM
Getting into the idea of playing the game Falco is a little slow to get one of the open seats. Still, he thinks that all may not be lost and the petals could get out of this without the quest.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Tuesday April 16th, 2019 12:01:26 PM
Finnian moves up next to Falco and whispers. Have you picked up on a strategy yet? All we have to do is beat him, not all the rest.
Deal with a Daemon Part V (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2019 5:50:33 PM Tsak Rezar settles down for a drink, watching the game unfold no that he is out of it. Finnian moves to see if Falco has any insight to share. Elyas joins and immediately bets 15 chips, however, he has a full house! Rolth Niheow ends with a pair and a slap, putting 2 chips on the pair. Kiwina joins the game, betting only a pair of chips on a pair. Falco Ambersier tries to get to a seat, but is beaten there by his allies. Angus Macgrump pays attention to Aaroth Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth seems unusually confident in the game. Despite the apparent effect of chance, but you cannot see him cheating.}
Aaroth smiles widely as more Petals sit down. He doesn’t seem too bothered by the fact his chip pile isn’t the biggest. He is unfazed by Elyas’ large bets, almost finding them amusing.
Aaroth bets 3 chips, then bets a further 6, ((Final hand - 1, 2, 3, J, Q))
Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then another 2, ((Final hand - 3, J, Q, K, K))
Drunk 3 bets 4 chips, then goes all in on the second round ((Final hand - K, K, K, 8, 8))
The pot stands at 49 chips, and both Elyas and Drunk 3 get full houses, Elyas is immediately slapped by both drunks and Aaroth, incredibly hard, knocking him from his seat (take 3 non lethal damage). Drunk 3 is slapped by Elyas and Aaroth, knocking him out of his chair where he just laughs and orders another ale.
Elyas and Drunk 3 split the pot, with the odd going to the player of the two with the least number of chips (Drunk 3).
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Tuesday April 16th, 2019 6:37:48 PM
Angus keeps watching Aaroth, not seeing any cheating. "maybe its just strategy?" thinks Angus.
"One could possibly win by simply playing conservatively and patiently while never keeping 7s or 8s in one's hand. You would only have to outlast the others, let the others get slapped out "
Angus goes over to Finnian and Falco and as quietly as possible whispers this observation to them.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2019 7:11:55 PM
Rolth sees Angus pick up on his method and smiles to himself as Angus goes to inform some of the others. He says aloud, "Well, Aaroth, it's practically magical how you never seem to draw bad cards and get slapped. He gives a significant glance at the party's spellcasters who aren't currently playing. Then he keeps playing.
First hand: 2,7,4,2,3 bet 2 chips Second hand: 2,1,4,2,3 bet 2 chips
First Hand (5,7,5,7,5) bet 1 chip Nevertheless, he thinks the potential of another 5 worth risking a full house that includes 2 slaps. Second Hand (5,5,5,2,7) bet 1 chip
Three of a kind... Wrong call... 25 chips remain.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2019 12:20:31 AM
head spinning from the slapping, Elyas decides to play a bit more conservatively now that he has a decent pile of chips, looking to just avoid slaps. first hand = 1,3,Q,K,K. Elyas bets 1. He trades no cards, betting another 1.
37 chips now in front of Elyas
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday April 17th, 2019 10:53:57 AM
Assuming there is not a written or cultural prohibition on it Falco casts detect magic and focuses on the card game. Other then that he waits his turn.
Deal with a Daemon Part VI (DM Dan) d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2019 5:29:06 PM Tsak Rezar watches. Finnian watches. Elyas begins playing a slow game, apparently matching Aaroth’s style. Rolth Niheow tries to pass a secret message to his allies in plain sight. Kiwina decides he has a good hand. Falco Ambersier casts detect magic and gets Highlight to display spoiler: {There is nothing magical about the deck Aaroth is using, or Aaroth himself apparently.} Angus Macgrump keeps an eye on Aaroth, thinking that perhaps no cheating is going on after all.
((OoC: Sorry, the question was asked but I failed to answer. Aaroth is dealing))
Aaroth bets 2 chips, then a further 2. He ends with a full House 1s full of Kings ((1, 1, 1, K, K))
Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then another 2 chips, but ends on King high ((1, 2, 3, Q, K))
Drunk 3 bets 1 chip, then another 1 chip, he ends with three of a kind! But a single, and final slap card ((1, 1, 1, 3, 8)) and is immediately slapped so hard by Aaroth he rolls out of his chair and away. His remaining chips (23) are divided amongst all of you, giving you all a bonus of 3 chips, except drunk 2 who gets the remaining 5 as he has the fewest chips.
Another petal needs to join. As Aaroth wins the hand with a full house… though at least none of the petals got another slap...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 35/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2019 8:24:01 PM
Rolth quickly takes the deck of cards with one hand. "Ah, but we are being unfair to you, Aaroth. You must take a break and allow us to take our own turns dealing, moving clockwise, if I am recalling the rules of Taur Isle pudding correctly. Being next in order, Rolth will use one hand to take the deck and deal the appropriate number of cards to each remaining player, including himself.
First hand 8,2,7,8,2 bet 2 chips Second hand 4,2,5,7,2 bet 1 chip
Kiwina wonders about trying for a straight, in which case he should ditch the 8 and hope for a 4. But he still hasn't figured out the chips, so decides just to try to avoid slaps. He exchanges the 7 and 8.
Second Hand (3,4,5,6,8) bet 1 chip
Well, he won't win the hand... 26 chips remain.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=21 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 12:06:48 AM
Elyas raises an eyebrow at a second full house from Aaroth. it seems unlikely that he could be that lucky to have 2 full houses and no slaps in such a short game so far. He focuses a little less on his cards while trying just to avoid slaps, and tries to watch Aaroth a little closer perception roll (add in a hero point for an extra plus 4) = 25
first hand: 1,2,3,K,8 bet 1 second hand, drop the 8: 1,1,2,3,K. bet 1 (can I bet 0/fold on the second round, or do I have to bet at least 1?)
current chip count: 37
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday April 18th, 2019 4:04:09 AM
Tsak is perturbed that Aaroth has no slaps yet, but he sees the Petals change their play style to settle in for the long haul. Now why didn't I think of that? The half-orc is beginning to wander if the Aaroth creature has some sort of 'luck' ability that it relies on, along with obviously a deeper understanding of the games it plays.
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=18 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 6:51:18 AM
Having conversed with the others, Angus plans to watch Aaroth as he deals the cards. Not only to see if he is palming cards with his hands, but also if he is doing anything shady with his tentacles.
(Perception = 18)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:17:25 AM
Seeing the need for a new player Finnian decides that it is his turn. He orders one last drink and purifies it before sitting down to play.
He is dealt (1,2,J,,K,K) he bets 1 and holds all of his cards. Final hand 1,2,J,K,K bet 1 chip
Current chips = 18
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 31/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d20+9=21 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 9:05:42 AM
Falco joins the table at this point.
"Sorry I was not sure if the fellow on the floor was out or just slapped silly."
He draws his first set of cards as he puts down 5 chips. As they play he watches for any sign of stacking the deck or card counting.
5, 3, 1, 4, 7
After dropping the four, five and seven he draws some new and bets one more chip.
Deal with a Daemon Part VII (DM Dan) d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 7:29:31 PM Tsak Rezar thinks about the possibility of luck manipulation happening somewhere. Finnian sits down to join in, playing his first hand! Elyas starts debating if Aaroth has other tricks up his sleeve. Rolth Niheow decides to begin dealing, taking the deck from Aaroth, attempting to bluff the rules. Kiwina tries a gamble, but it doesn’t pay off. Falco Ambersier also joins the table. Bringing the all the Petals into the game or having had played. Angus Macgrump tries to get a closer look at Aaroth, but with him no longer dealing the cards he seems to miss it. Highlight to display spoiler: {You think you caught something in the last round Aaroth dealt, while he doesn’t seem to be cheating, like palming cards, there is something odd in the way he deals, as if he knows what cards are going to come up.}
((You must bet at least 1 Chip on each round.))
Aaroth shrugs when Rolth takes the cards, shuffles them and deals them.
He bets 2 chips, then a further 2 chips. ((3, J, J, J, K))
Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then 2 more chips (1, 2, 3, 4, 8)) and immediately gets slapped by Aaroth, who looks glaring at Rolth to slap Kiwina and Elyas to slap Rolth (Both please take 1 point of Non Lethal). Aaroth then slaps Falco once and looks at Finnian to slap him again (Falco, take 2 non lethal damage)
Falco and Kiwina please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth isn’t palming cards or anything like that, but he definitely is doing something odd… as he’s not earned a single slap yet. Perhaps closer attention will tell you what?}
Elyas and Rolth please read - Highlight to display spoiler: {Aaroth isn’t palming cards or anything like that, but seems to be able to avoid slap Cards, however with Rolth dealing it will be harder to tell exactly how he’s doing it…}
However Aaroth wins the pot of 23 Chips with 3 of a Kind!
The chip totals stand at
Aaroth - 69 Rolth - 29 (2 slaps) Drunk 2 - 19 (1 slap) Kiwina - 26 (1 slap) Elyas - 37 (3 slaps) Finnian - 21 --- (Don’t forget you got 3 extra chips for the player who went out on Slaps) Falco - 14 (2 slaps)
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+10=29 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 8:09:12 PM
Kiwina watches as the deck is passed to the next player. . . Looks like that's Drunk 2, which will be entertaining to watch.
"Cousin," he says to a spot above his left shoulder, "you like games. Have you figured this one out?" Kiwina watches Aaroth's cards carefully (perception = 29).
First Hand (5,5,6,7,8) bet 1 chip
Kiwina again wonders about trying for a straight. He doesn't know how good that would be, but he'd have two more slaps. He trades the 7 and 8 -- for a pair of 8's.
Angus looks at the backs of the cards themselves and tries to determine if they are marked.
"Either the cards are marked or he can see them somehow, like looking over their shoulders" Angus thinks.
(Sense Motive = 23)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+5=18 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Thursday April 18th, 2019 10:02:42 PM
Rolth eyes the cards suspiciously, as it is literally unbelievable the kind of luck Aaroth is having. Unbelievable, hmm, I wonder... Throughout this round, including the final reveal, Rolth peers closely at the cards in his hand and around the table, trying to see through any potential illusion that might be masking the true results.
WILL Save = 18
First hand 1,6,5,1,6 bet 2 chips Second hand 1,6,5,1,6 bet 3 chips
Two pair 1s and 6s
(OOC, I think Rolth actually has 3 slaps against him, not 2.)
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; Friday April 19th, 2019 7:44:53 AM
Elyas can't help but groan at his first hand 2,3,7,8,8 He drops the high cards but draws two more 8s
After taking his slaps elyas walks out of the room in frustration. Once outside he casts see invisibility on himself before coming back, checking for anything new he sees now
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=7 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; Friday April 19th, 2019 8:29:40 AM
Finnian draws a rough hand and only bets 1 chip. He slides 3 cards back and draws up to replace them.
(7,3,8,1,3) bet 1 (7,K,1,3,3) bet 1
With a pair of 3s and a slap coming his way he tosses in another chip and steels himself for the incoming slap.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+9=10 ; d20+9=26 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Friday April 19th, 2019 9:55:09 AM
{Perception: 10! - Hero Point Re-roll - Perception: 26}
Falco fixes his unblinking eyes on Aaroth as the cards are dealt, he only looks away long enough to quickly glance at his cards. There is a subtlety to what he is doing, some trickery. I need to work this out. See how he is tilting the odds. Still keeping his eyes on their opponents hands he pushes in three chips in total.
Draw: 3,5,5,6, 7 - Discard 3 and 7 Final Hand: 5,5,5,6,6
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday April 19th, 2019 10:58:40 AM
As he sits nursing his ale, Tsak wonders if Aaroth can somehow 'see' with his tentacles. Perhaps they are sensitive or perceptive in some way.
Deal with a Daemon Part VIII (DM Dan) d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=1 ; Friday April 19th, 2019 6:03:11 PM Tsak Rezar thinks Aaroth may have some extra senses. Finnian continues playing and gets a slap for his trouble Elyas plays, but gets another couple of slaps and so is knocked out the game. Rolth Niheow attempts to look through an illusion Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see no illusions on the card.} Kiwina speaks to his ancestors to try and get help. Falco Ambersier pays incredibly close attention to Aaroth. Angus Macgrump tries to pay closer attention to Aaroth Highlight to display spoiler: {Without seeing Aaroth deal again you cannot get any more information, however, he is clearly very calm.}
Aaroth gets two pair, betting 2 chips, then 1 chip. ((1, 1, 3, K, K))
Drunk 2 bets 2 chips, then 2 more chips. ((1, J, Q, Q, K))
The pot is won by Falco! With a full house. Aaroth doesn’t seem to be worried at all, after all, he does have the largest pile of chips, and the fewest slaps. He gets 14 Chips! However, Elyas gets slapped out the game and his chips are evenly divided between the remaining players, and Finnian gets his first slap from Aaroth.
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+2=6 ; d20+10=22 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; Saturday April 20th, 2019 11:38:52 AM "Cousin was fond of games and practical jokes."
Kiwina is next in line to deal, but after taking the deck and staring at it for a moment he pauses. He starts to pass it on to Finnian , decides against that, and clumsily shuffles the deck. (Dex roll = 6, the cards get scattered over the table) "Sorry, I've never done this before," he apologizes while he gathers the cards (perception = 22, as far as the scattered cards go, did roughly the same number of each turn face up? Is the deck new or worn?).
Once the deck is back together, Kiwina deals slowly and carefully so as not to make another mistake.
First Hand (1,2,4,5,8) bet 1 chip
Kiwina again wonders about trying for a straight. He doesn't need to understand the odds or rewards to trade the 8 -- for a 3.
Second Hand (1,2,3,4,5) bet 1 chip
For once that worked... what does oit do for him? 27 chips remain.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday April 21st, 2019 4:17:48 AM
As he sits and watches Tsak tries to recall the words of the Purple Duke. Did he actually say that Aaroth was wanted for cheating. Perhaps the ways and means are known by others? Even if the petals can't prove anything here and now maybe they can still present the demon to the Lord and have the bet declared null.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=16 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Sunday April 21st, 2019 8:42:14 PM
Rolth smiles predatorily at Aaroth. He is inwardly pleased that this game is of no consequence. We have permission from the Duke to capture Aaroth, despite his protestations of innocence. We agreed to play under duress, which in Rolth's mind absolves the Petals of any responsibility to carry out anything untoward on behalf of Aaroth. Aaroth will not be able to determine the location of the artifact that he seeks while he rots in the Duke's prison. And if he is dead because he resisted arrest, well, game over, right?
Thus satisfied, he keeps playing, trying to see whether we can get more clues to Aaroth's tricks. He looks for marked cards, Aaroth hiding cards up his sleeves or in tentacles, and any other such antics.
(Perception = 16)
First hand = 2,3,6,6,7 bet 1 chip Second hand = 2,3,6,6,6 bet 4 chips
Three of a kind!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 6:59:19 AM
Falco has little reaction to winning the pot, after all the chips really don't mean much. He slides in two chips like last time and waits for the cards. He discards 1 card, pushing in 1 more chip.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=6 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 11:34:49 AM
Elyas sits back and watches the others play, trying to keep an eye on aaroth, but so far not having much luck there perception =6
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 2:04:35 PM
Finnian draws another hand (1,2,K,3,3) he bets 3 chips and decides to draw again.
(3,3,2,2,J) he bets another 3 and waits to see the results confident that at the very least he won't be getting slapped.
Deal with a Daemon Part IX (DM Dan) d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 6:46:23 PM Tsak Rezar mulls over whether they actually need to catch Aaroth cheating or not. Finnian plays his hand, and avoids being slapped Elyas pays close attention but sees nothing. Rolth Niheow realises the game is fairly pointless anyway. Kiwina tries to avoid getting a slap. Highlight to display spoiler: {Some of the cards do look slightly different, though it is a new deck, you think you notice some slight marking on a couple of the cards, but would need to be able to investigate when there’s not a game happening.} Falco Ambersier also tries to avoid slaps Angus Macgrump watches
Aaroth ends on 1, 2, 2, 3, J, managing to avoid getting slapped four times in a single hand, and bets a total of 3
The Drunk remaining gets 1, 2, K, K, K! Three of a kind betting a total of 8 chips
The pot is 36, won in a split pot between Rolth and the remaining drunk!
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=23 ; d20+7=20 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 7:57:19 PM
Angus is getting twitchy as he is not sure exactly what he should do next. He absent-mindedly checks his weapons as he scans the table. Although he didn't work at this establishment, he had heard of Aaroth by description, though not by name. He is trying to remember any rumors or stories that he had heard from others in town that might help him in watching the Octopus-man-thing.
(Knowledge local = 23; Perception = 20)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=13 ; d20+2=12 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; Monday April 22nd, 2019 8:24:07 PM
Rolth decides to get chatty as he plays. Perhaps Aaroth will become cross and make a mistake. "So, Aaroth, some have called you a demon. Are you in fact an outsider from the lower planes, or is that just a loose appellation bestowed upon you? If not a demon, what sort of creature are you in fact, and where do you hail from? I for one have never seen the like."
Perception = 13 Sense Motive = 12
First hand (1,5,6,4,1) bet one chip Second hand (1,5,6,4,1) bet one chip
Pair of ones! Hah, beat that!
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Monday April 22nd, 2019 10:07:52 PM "Wait a second!, Kiwina says. "You're saying three of a kind beats five in a row? That's not what Cousin told me."
He glares at Aaroth, taking no cards.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 6:28:32 AM
Tsak notices Angus looking a little twitchy. He sidles over (seems appropriate) and pats the dude reassuringly on the shoulder. As an aside Don't worry, nothing bad will happen until after Rolth has stirringly speechified, then he'll get really angry and he and Kiwina will stomp everything they can reach. We're just here to clean up any mess that tries to get in their way. With these calming words bestowed he makes his way back to his beer...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 7:10:18 AM
As the cards are dealt Falco listens to Rolths question and, despite not wanting to be friendly cannot help but to add a question of his own.
"Would you be some sort of beastfolk? Changed by the power of the Sar?" There is probably a bit too much hope in the question. He bets 3 on the first draw and an additional 2 on the second.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=12 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 11:56:01 AM
Elyas isn't sure what to do next. He is out, and knows something fishy is going on with this Aaroth, but hasn't been able to catch him doing anything wrong yet. he sits back and watches, frustrated that he hasn't come up with any more ideas yet perception = 12
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=5 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 4:20:25 PM
He draws and bets 5,then turns in 1 card. (Q,Q,K,K,7) bet 5
Gah, he redraws a 7 and is stuck with the same hand. He only bets 1 (Q,Q,K,K,7) 1
Deal with a Daemon Part X (DM Dan) d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d100=67 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 6:53:18 PM Tsak Rezar tires to ensure Angus doesn’t jump the gun. Finnian attempts to turn a bad hand good, but simply ends with another bad hand. Elyas simply tries to watch more closely, Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that the cards seem very new} Rolth Niheow tries to find out more about Aaroth Kiwina notices a slight discrepancy. Falco Ambersier also queries Aaroth’s history. Angus Macgrump Highlight to display spoiler: {You remember hearing stories of Aaroth that he was unbeatable in gambling houses. There were always rumours of him stacking the deck somehow, but no-one ever figured out how he did it.}
Aaroth nods at Kiwina’s statement.
“You are correct, I apologise, I misread your cards. Allow me to fix it.” DC 16 Sense Motive, if you succeed - Highlight to display spoiler: {He’s telling the truth}
He takes chips from Rolth and the Drunk, and awards them to Kiwina, and deals Kiwina a hand. Kiwina’s final hand is ((3, J, Q, Q, 8)) ((I have assumed a bet of only 2 chips))
Aaroth bets five chips, then a further three, ending with a hand of ((2, 2, 3, J, K))
Kiwina makes a mental note to talk more about Cousin. People seem to listen to him.
Kiwina watches the cards again, trying to figure out what was strange when he was dealing. Is the deal back to Aaroth yet? (Perception = 24)
First Hand (1,4,5,8,8) bet 1 chip
He trades the 8's -- for a pair of 8's.
Second Hand (1,3,4,4,5) bet 1 chip
One pair... 59 chips remain.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20=17 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 4:04:55 AM
(vs spoiler=17 pass) Tsak cant figre Aaroth out, or how he wins. He sits watching, starting to think about what might happen next.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+8=26 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d20+9=11 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 7:03:01 AM
{Sense Motive: 26} {Perception: 11}
Falco decides to bet a little bigger though he does not think it matters. He is still at a loss as to what this fellow is going to cheat. He pushing in 10 chips in total, 5 and 5.
He cannot help but give a small sigh when he discards and 8 and gets another one in return. Still three of a kind is not terrible. As always he watches their opponent but the prospect of getting slapped keeps him off focus.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=25 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 10:32:40 AM
Elyas notices that the deck is very new, but suspects there may be some sort of system Aaroth is using to mark the cards. it seems unlikely that he would not receive any slaps, especially since he has not been dealing every hand.
Elyas moves towards the back of the room, trying to get a vantage point slightly behind Aaroth. he will attempt to sneak peeks at Aaroth's cards if any happen to be visible, but more importantly he is watching to see if Aaroth's hands go under the table or if he swaps cards out from any hiding spot.
perception = 25 (natural 20!)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=24 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 4:34:34 PM
He looks around the table at his friends with their rosy cheeks from enduring their slaps and then to Aroth who somehow has managed to go without ending with a 7 or 8 throughout all of these rounds. how does he do it he wonders and watches with his keen eyes as the cards are dealt.
[perception=24]
He absent mindedly bets 1 on his first hand and turns in his 7 and 8 for two more cards. Without looking at them he bets 1 more, to stay in the game, but doesn't take his eyes of of their opponent.
(2,1,7,J,8) bet 1 (2,1,J,3,J) bet 1
Deal with a Daemon Part XI (DM Dan) d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 6:13:43 PM Tsak Rezar continues to watch closely. Finnian again watches Aaroth closely. Highlight to display spoiler: {The deck looks incredibly new, but some of the cards, mostly Jacks, Queens and Kings, have damage to them.} Elyas tries to watch what Aaroth is doing, Highlight to display spoiler: {While Aaroth isn’t yet dealing again, you sift through your memory and realise Aaroth is shuffling and dealing in a very odd way… he doesn’t always deal from the top to everyone. It seems he can keep some cards back or deal in a different order instead of just from the top. You also notice that despite the newness of the deck, some of the cards have slight damage on them.} Rolth Niheow gets frustrated by the lack of answer from Aaroth, who gives him a look. Kiwina keeps betting to keep the game going on a bit longer, giving the Petals a chance to figure out what is going on. Falco Ambersier suffers a slap, but begins betting bigger. Angus Macgrump continues to watch completely on edge.
The dealing hasn’t quite got around to Aaroth yet, and he looks at Rolth.
“I do not talk about where I’m from good sir, and it is ungentlemanly of you to ask so bold facedly.”
Aaroth bets 4 then a further 4, and ends his turn with a ((2, J, K, K, 7)) and is in need of a slap! Who wants to be the one to give it to him? (Roll a Dexterity Check, the person with the highest will be the one that slaps him)
The Drunk bets 5 then 10, for a total of fifteen, but ends with a ((Q, Q, K, 7, 8)) and immediately gets a slap from Aaroth that leaves a red welt on the drunks face.
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=22 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 6:26:23 PM
Angus watches and listens very closely to Aaroth's reply to Rolth.
(Sense Motive = 22)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d20+2=3 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 8:00:00 PM
Rolth does his best to get his slap in on Aaroth first, then continues the conversation. "Don't call me 'sir', I work for a living! And I'm soooo terribly sorry that I'm not too up on demon ettiquette. I must have missed that day in bard camp last summer. Besides, there was this super cute liontauress who...well, I digress. I suppose that if half my parentage was from the other side of the Dropoff, I'd be reluctant to talk about it too. So,hey, if you don't want to talk about it, I can live with that." Supposing that he has sufficiently antagonized Aaroth for the moment, Rolth turns back to his cards.
First hand 7,8,3,8,2 bet 1 chip 2nd hand 4,8,3, 2, 2 bet = 1 chip
a pair and a slap!
DEX check to slap Aaroth = 3
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=2 ; d20+10=25 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2019 8:11:22 PM
Kiwina decides that he is a bit far from Aaroth to deliver the slap. He settles for continuing to watch the cards, certain that he noticed something earlier and trying to puzzle it out (perception = 25).
First Hand (3,4,6,6,8) bet 1 chip He trades the 8 for a 2. Second Hand (2,3,4,6,6) bet 1 chip
One pair again... 57 chips remain.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday April 25th, 2019 12:42:35 AM
Tsak muses if he is allowed to deliver the slap to Aaroth, perhaps a full-stretch dive from across the room? Alas the creature might find it ungentlemanly.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+4=14 ; d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Thursday April 25th, 2019 6:57:28 AM
{Slap Roll: 14}
Falco clicks his beak as he sweeps in the chips muttering to himself.
"Ungentlemanly? Unlike taking someone hostage."
Still he pushes in 10 chips at the start and then 5 added.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday April 25th, 2019 11:24:24 AM
Elyas quickly excuses himself from the back room for a few minutes. back in the common room he asks around for a deck of cards, first checking with the owner then just asking around. Assuming he can find one, he brings it back into the back room. when it is Aaroth's deal again, Elyas will place the new deck in front of the demon while the previous dealer is gathering the cards from the table.
My dear Aaroth, I couldn't help but notice some of the cards have been damaged. see here, these cards here have some unfortunate markings on them. I have found a new deck to be used.
as Aaroth deals, Elyas watches very carefully, loudly pointing out a misdeal when Aaroth tries to do the same thing Elyas spotted from the last time he dealt. Oh, Aaroth, I do believe that card was meant for Finnian was it not? perhaps you have had too much to drink, but generally the deal should come from the top of the deck, should it not? perhaps you should pass the deal on to the next player who is maybe not so distracted as you.
At this point Elyas doesn't really care much about the etiquette of not butting into a game he is no longer a part of, as he is under the surface seething about the obvious cheating from Aaroth. For now he is opting to try to at least pretend to be helpful and polite, though really if this wasn't a demon of unknown strength Elyas would rather flip the table and start a fight.
Deal With a Demon - DM Mark Thursday April 25th, 2019 6:49:44 PM
(FYI - DM post will be up later tonight.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None Thursday April 25th, 2019 11:26:59 PM "Let's not lose the original deck, we'll want to get a good look at it."
Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20=16 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d20=5 ; d20=2 ; d20=3 ; d20=19 ; d20=5 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 1:09:47 AM Rolth Niheow responds to Aaroth’s response by trying to anagonize the creature. His game yields a pair and a slap! Angus Macgrump can tell that Aaroth is rather annoyed by Rolth’s response but is managing to maintain his cool. Mostly. Kiwina has a pair. Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice that Aaroth’s hands are quick, and he doesn’t always deal from the top of the deck. You also notice that despite the newness of the deck, some of the cards have slight damage on them.} Tsak Rezar watches and considers deliver a slap to Aaroth, but realizes that since he is not playing at the table, such a slap could be considered an insult or perhaps even an unprovoked attack. Falco Ambersier tries to insult Aaroth. His hand is excellent though. But he does get two slaps. Elyas has been watching. In response to his concerns, Elyas seeks out a new deck of cards. He is sold one in haste for 1 gold piece. He offers the deck to Aaroth saying, “My dear Aaroth, I couldn't help but notice some of the cards have been damaged. see here, these cards here have some unfortunate markings on them. I have found a new deck to be used.”
Aaroth replies dryly, “Surely you must know that I cannot simply accept any deck offered to me. We do have rules here you know.”
He responds to the seemingly distracted and silent Finnian, ”Ah, sitting out a hand? You should know it will still cost you to sit at the table.” One of Aaroth’s tentacle reaches up and casually scoops away 2 of Finnian’s chips to the center of the table.
He deals out cards to the drunk. Dismayed at the potential slaps, the drunk bets two chips and ask for 4 more cards. He best 2 more and ends with 1,2,J, K, 7 and is soundly slapped by Aaroth.
Then Aaroth deals out his own cards. He bets 5 chips, and then take another 4 cards, betting another 10. He ends with a 1 and 4 Queens! Incredible luck! He smiles at Falco, ”Well, it seemed that whatever gods you pray to are fickle and have given their blessing to me instead.”
He scoops the chips to himself. And then two tentacles slap Falco’s feathered face as he says, ”Ahhh. Five slaps. Pity that puts you out of the game. Is there another that would take his place? Things simply don’t look good for your friend’s ship I’m afraid.”
For Falco, Highlight to display spoiler: {Falco is pretty sure something was not right with all of this.}
The drunk points at Falco, ”Ha, aha ha ha ha. Looks like the chicken lost. Ha ha ha.”
Falco’s remaining 39 chips are then distributed, with 7 chips going to the drunk and 8 chips to everyone else.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+10=13 ; d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 5:45:05 AM
Are there any of the purple clad Duke's proctors at this establishment, like we saw at some of the others? He will whisper to Elyas, "Elyas, this demon has no shame, but the Duke's men or the proprietor might be interested in his cheating. Perhaps you could bring them here to see."
He keeps playing in the meantime, while watching for more cheating. (Perception = 13)
First hand = 4,7,2,8,2 bet 1 chip Second hand = 4,2,2,1,2 bet 5 chips
Three of a kind, and no slaps
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+9=23 ; d20+6=12 Friday April 26th, 2019 7:50:08 AM
{Perception: 23} {Watching next hand closely} {Diplomacy: 12 - damn}
Falco tries to turn into the last slap in the hope that Aaroth connects with beak rather then nice soft feathers.
"You are a skilled player calamari head I will give you that." he stairs eyes unblinking "These decks, with some old and some new cards, do however make you look like a cheat." He looks at the vaiour drunks and then back to Aaroth. "Not that I would call you a cheat without proof, just saying it makes you look like a cheat. You know what I mean right? Looking like a dirty filthy cheat."
He pauses again looking to those the last the game that are not petals. [i] {Bad diplomacy roll.} [/b]
"Again, not calling you a cheat just saying it might hurt your ability to get games if people think you use a marked deck."
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d20+11=31 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 4:48:23 PM
Finnian awakes from his stuper as the 2 chips are taken from him. He begins to protest, but instead apologizes for his day dreaming.
He bets another 1 of his chips and draws (2,1,Q,J,J) its not a good hand, but atleast he won't get slapped.
hoping to outlast the tentacled gambler her turns in another chip and keeps his hand.
He focuses on the cards that seemed warn and attempts to see how their host is making sure that he doesn't end with them and if there is any way to use it against Aaroth. (Perception = 31)
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=5 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 5:44:54 PM
First Hand (4,5,6,6,8) bet 1 chip He trades the 8 for a 5. Second Hand (4,5,5,6,6) bet 1 chip
Two pair... 63 chips remain.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=18 ; Friday April 26th, 2019 6:16:15 PM I see how it is Aaroth. you do not want to play with any deck other than the one you have marked. not even one purchased at a reputable gambling house. I have seen your dealing, you do not deal in the way normally accepted in a game of chance.
as Aaroth is sorting out chips from the idle Finnian and the loss of Falco, Elyas deftly scoops up hanfuls of cards. he lays them out, including the 4 queens from Aaroth. now having seen the marks on some cards and the way Aaroth shuffles he is expecting to see matching marks on the 4 queens 18 perception.
Assuming he finds what i think he will find: It is as I thought. these four queens are marked for Aaroth to deal them to himself. I hereby call you a cheat, with these as my witness. I declare the current bet void, and Cecil's ship forfeit. Your choice Aaroth, you can cede this game and we will walk away with our friend, or we will stop this game and report to the Duke and the law enforcement. or, we can deal with this as men did in my hometown when a cheat was caught in the act. Elyas punctuates this statement by dancing a small flame in his palm.
Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+10=25 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; Saturday April 27th, 2019 1:35:21 AM Finnian has a pair of jacks and bets two chips with no slaps. Highlight to display spoiler: {He sees nothing unusual. Wait - is that octopus sweating?}
Kiwina has two pair with no slaps, but only bets two chips.
Falco Ambersier is now out of the game. He watches carefully as he loudly calls Aaroth a cheat while saying he’s not calling Aaroth a cheat. Highlight to display spoiler: {Even his sharp eyes see nothing unusual. Wait - is that octopus sweating?}
Rolth Niheow is disappointed that none of Duke's representatives seem to be present. He whispers to Elyas, "Elyas, this demon has no shame, but the Duke's men or the proprietor might be interested in his cheating. Perhaps you could bring them here to see." As for the game, he has 3 of a kind and no slaps, betting a total of 6.
Elyas tells Aaroth that he is not dealing properly.
Aaroth deals cards out to the drunk who bets 5 and asks for three more cards. He bets 5 more, ending with two pair, kings high and is due a slap.
Aaroth finishes his hand, asking for three more cards and ending with three of a kind having bet a total of 10 himself. He says, ”Ah, you see. This one has won the pot, and I am due a slap.” The pot of 30 chips as is won by Rolth!.
Elyas grabs the cards and looks carefully at them. Highlight to display spoiler: {He can see that some are a bit more worn than others and marked is some way. Sure enough, some of the face cards seem to have similar marks, but they are hard to see.} ”It is as I thought. The face cards are marked for Aaroth to deal them to himself. I hereby call you a cheat, with these as my witness. I declare the current bet void, and Cecil's ship forfeit. Your choice Aaroth, you can cede this game and we will walk away with our friend, or we will stop this game and report to the Duke and the law enforcement. or, we can deal with this as men did in my hometown when a cheat was caught in the act.” Elyas punctuates this statement by dancing a small flame in his palm.
Aaroth steps back from the table as he pulls out another deck. He smiles though the tentacles as he replies, “Keep the cards if you wish. I have more. Call whatever guards you wish - I am prepared for that. Make whatever accusations justify your actions. I am prepared for that as well. Walk away from the game if you wish, but Cecil will remain in my debt.”
All attention is drawn to the table, as a few of the onlookers rise from their chairs with bottles or clubs in their hands. Aaroth steps back from the table holding the new deck.
The room is silent and tense. Then the drunk says, “Heyyy! Hey, Hey, Hey. Don quit now. Ahm na doin so bad!"
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Saturday April 27th, 2019 6:29:16 AM
Angus draws his rapier and points it at Aaroth
"CHEATER, you cost me my job! As the rules of the Duke's houses are quite clear, ALL your winnings this day are forfeit. Your best move is to leave this town and never return!
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Saturday April 27th, 2019 11:23:33 AM Just give it up Aaroth. we offer you the best deal you're going to get. We will walk away quietly with Cecil if you'll allow it. if you want to make an issue of it, we will not be so quiet. I understand you don't fear the law. I've known many like you, you have them in your pocket I am sure.
I think, however, you underestimate who you play with. We are the 8 petaled Rose, the champions of the Taurnament, heroes of the Sargrass incident. we are known and celebrated in these islands. our word as witness naming you a cheat will make it significantly harder for you to pull any new bets with the people of this region. give up the captain and his broken ship, or lose out on the possibility of many future gambles. is that a bet you are willing to make?
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d20+6=23 ; Sunday April 28th, 2019 8:39:30 PM "They have a point. Some of the cards are different." Kiwina watches how Aaroth reacts to the accusations, hoping not to be caught unaware if he tries to fight (sense motive = 23).
First Hand (1,4,5,6,8) bet 1 chip He trades the 8 for a 1. Second Hand (1,1,4,5,6) bet 1 chip
One pair... 61 chips remain.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) Sunday April 28th, 2019 8:46:00 PM
Rolth moves up tp have a straight line to Aaroth, but keeps back 10' or so. "You cheat at cards in the Duke's establishments, use your trickery to steal a man's ship and enslave him, and then expect others to play some odd sort of rules that you only keep in your head. Your winning of the Herald and Cecil's service is invalidated by your cheating, and you have no just claim to any winnings here either. Admit and agree to this and perhaps you will go free. Otherwise the consequences will be on your head!"
If Aaroth makes any move to threaten anyone else, Rolth is ready to charge him. Otherwise, he will wait to see how this plays out.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero Monday April 29th, 2019 2:48:23 PM "Well, now I know sea-life can sweat." He calls to the others in the establishment "Whats the penalty for being a dirty cheat?"
Regardless of the answer he stairs at Aaroth, bow in hand. "Were taking the Captain it would seem calamari."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday April 29th, 2019 3:34:35 PM
Tsak moves his hand to the hilt of his sword and pivots so that he can see as much of the room as possible. He is prepared to draw and attack.
Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP; AC 19, 14 Touch, 15 FF; CMD 21; Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3) Monday April 29th, 2019 4:07:01 PM
As Task turns to examine the room he spots a young man whose clothing is wrinkled, his hair is a mess, he has a patchy beard or perhaps he started to shave and didn't finish or started and stopped in a different spot a few times. He's messy looking. His equipment could be taken better care of, but is serviceable. The man was favoring one leg as he stood there with a longbow in one hand and an arrow in the other. There are three empty pints sitting at his place at the table and a walking stick leaning against the chair behind him.
The young man was average height with a little extra around the middle and his hands heavily calloused from work. He might have been a strong fellow but with his loose mail and baggy clothing it was impossible to tell about his build.
At his feet is an old pack that might have once born a military insignia, but it had long since fallen from the leather pack. Stuffed into the pack and extending out of the top one one side was a stick or something wrapped in an old blanket. By the condition of the rope and cloth that bind the item it hasn't been opened in years. The young man wore a simple soldiers belt with a well used shortsword in a battered sheath that was rimed in dirt as if it hadn't been drawn in ages. The young man looks tired, his eyes are droopy, and when he moves it's as if it takes a great effort to do so, yet his grip on the bow is firm and he seems confident about how to use it.
"I'm terribly sorry, but divine to make your acquaintance. This chap ah cheat? Goodness me!" he said to Tsak with a nod at the half-orc.
Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20+2=8 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ; d12=8 ; d8=7 ; d20=3 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 5:36:31 PM Angus draws his weapon, pointing it at Aaroth. "CHEATER, you cost me my job! As the rules of the Duke's houses are quite clear, ALL your winnings this day are forfeit. Your best move is to leave this town and never return!” Elyas likewise calls Aaroth as a cheater, clarifying the heroes he faces and that he cannot win now. Kiwina notes the marks on the cards and watches the others’ reactions. Rolth and Falco also call Aaroth out, telling him his deal with Cecil is over, and are ready to attack the octopoid creature. Tsak puts his hand on his sword and is ready for anything. Mak, a plainly dressed man with a bow across the table from Tsak rises and says, "I'm terribly sorry, but divine to make your acquaintance. This chap ah cheat? Goodness me!"
So to have a number of others in the bar risen from their seats. Most are looking nervously around and start to rush out of the room, anticipating a fight. Others rise and look menacingly at the heroes that are speaking up, holding broken bottles or clubs. And there are a few in various stats if inebriation that seem interested in what’s about to go down.
Aaroth barks back, ”You do gooders are all alike. You threaten the authorities, but you don’t know my influence. Send me to jail and I’ll be out in a trice. But it seem you all need to learn our local ways, along with some manors!”
And with that, Aaroth back up and spins a card out out behind some of the heroes, and where it lands a weird mound of fatty flesh springs up as with half-formed limbs and a dripping tumorous face. This creature attacks Angus. It misses. And it’s about the grossest thing Angus has ever seen.
Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The ones denoted with an H represent both humans and half-orcs. Other are Minotaurs or Liontaurs.
I marked those that are behaving threateningly in yellow. So far, only this weird fleshy creature has actually attacked. Some of the ones in yellow seem a bit unsure.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) Monday April 29th, 2019 7:32:30 PM "Local? You're not even from this plane, you monster!" Rolth moves to interpose himself between Cecil and Aaroth (AD8), and sucks in a breath. You all know what is coming, so let the speechifying begin!
"Let all bear witness upon this eve, For we have come at the behest of your rightful lord, The Duke Violet, his right arms of justice, Set against the left hand of darkness, Which you see set before us. We, the Eight Petaled Rose, Let none stand in our way, Who love to live, who want to see the morn, Lest they be cast down into eternal fire, Burning for all eternity with the demon Aaroth, If they should serve him rather than all that is right with the Wold."
[inspire courage: An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.]
Effect Tracking: Inspire Courage 1/6 rounds used (active) Rage 0/10 rounds used (inactive) Spells Slots 0/2 used
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=7 ; d20+5=23 ; d6+2=3 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 12:24:49 AM "Cousin, I think you can deal with squidly as you like."
Kiwina takes a 5' step toward the fleshy thing (move to Z-10/AA-9) and stomps it with his hooves (hit AC 23 for 3 damage).
Angus (Scott) (31/31 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=27 ; d20+7=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 6:13:15 AM "Yikes, that is one ugly baby! He does kinda look like you though..."
Angus slashes at the fleshy mound with his rapier
( Critical Hit, Natural 20 +7 = 27 TWICE, Damage 1d6 + 2 x 2 = 9 points of damage)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC: 21 | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 | 3/4 Hero d20+6=14 ; d20+8=22 ; d6+3=7 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 7:03:03 AM
Falco glances at the others in the room while he draws an arrow from his magic quiver.
"We asked to bring you to justice and you attacked. You caused this conflict double fold. Stand down and stand before the law before we put you down. You others, relax this is not a rightful action as he attacked us." {Diplomacy: 14 - Trying to keep the rest of the room out of this.}
He narrows his eyes and readies an attack. "Move and you get a new hole in your body. Stand before justice."
Readied Action if Aaroth takes a step. Highlight to display spoiler: { Longbow Hit: 22 | Dam: 7 }
Mak(JamesM) (29/29 HP; AC 19, 14 Touch, 15 FF; CMD 21; Ranged +7/+7 To Hit, 1d8+11/1d8+11 Damage Crit[20]x3) d20+3=18 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+12=16 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+12=16 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 10:31:58 AM
OOC: Move Action: Mak moving from U8 to X8, 15'. (Acrobatics +3 =18 v MT's CMD)
Mak hobbled a few steps towards the table across from him and ducked passed the threatening minotaur as he stopped at the table with his longbow in position. Up it came and he fired twice at the octopus headed cheat. Mak's bow string twanged twice in quick succession as arrows flew between Finnian and Falco towards the cheat.
Highlight to display spoiler: {(Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim)}
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=26 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; 4d6+1=22 ; 4d6+1=12 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:53:44 AM
[OOC: Elyas was not placed anywhere on the map to start. I will use a move action to move from wherever to stand beside Cecil. Not knowing where i was originally it seems as good a spot as any
Elyas steps up beside Cecil. Keep your head down my friend
then looks down the table to Aaroth Very well! that's how you want it then? Don't say I didn't warn you
Elyas is done mincing words, and takes Aaroth's card summoning of the fleshy monster as all the aggression he needs to justify action. The flame that was dancing on Elyas' hand suddenly elongates and becomes a spear, flying directly at Aaroth's chest. [elyas casts Scorching Ray at Aaroth. 26 to hit. Natural 20! 12 to confirm (OOC: sorry clicked the button too many times, ended up with a third roll on there. also forgot the inspire courage, so it should be a 13 to confirm vs touch). 22 fire damage. and an additional 12 fire damage if the crit confirms
Deal With a Demon - DM Mark d20=6 ; d20=7 ; d20=10 ; d20=4 ; d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20=14 ; d20=10 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=11 ; d6=4 ; d20+3=9 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 7:23:54 PM Rolth shouts out that Aaroth is a monster not even from this plane, and launches into a speech to inspire his friends, granting them a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls and a +1 morale bonus on saves against charm and fear. Kiwina takes a step and attack the fleshy thing. Ewww. She connects, but does no damage against its rubbery skin. Angus hits the thing with his rapier, but again some of the blow is turned away by the thing’s skin. Falco calls out Aaroth and tries to calm the others in the room as he readies an action to shoot Aaroth. Mak moves forward, but his shot misses, bouncing off some sort of invisible shield. But others have hit so it not an all encompassing shield. His local knowledge suggests Highlight to display spoiler: {This Aaroth may indeed be well connected locally, and may have sufficient resources to … affect the outcome in his favor. The Purple Duke is said to be unpredictable on this kind of thing.} Elyas steps up beside Cecil who is bound to a chair. He casts a Scorching Ray at the creature, and though it sears into his flesh it does a less damage than he would have thought.
Bar patrons continue to run out. Most seem to want no part of what’s going on. A few seem quite drunk and are less worried by the threat. The stupid drunk that was playing cards next to Falco yells, ”Hey! Ahm not dun. Yer not all cheatin me outta my winnings by startin a fight! Siddown and play! Hey tentacle boy - deal me sum cards!”
Aaroth snarls, ”You flower-people think your sooo noble, coming to this Cecil’s aid. Did he tell you that the ship was mine before he swindled me? Did you know that?”[b] Then he says to noone in particular, [b]”Come on you lubbars! You’re paid to keep an eye on things in here! Well do you jobs and put these miscreants down!”
Then he tosses out another card as Falco fires his readied shot. It does a bit of damage, but not quite what he’d hoped. Where the card lands, there is suddenly another horrible creature - small in size, it is grey and bloated - and surprisingly quick! It attacks Finnian, hitting twice for a total of 10 damage!
The fleshy thing attacks Kiwina twice, missing both times.
About half of they bar patrons that rose to oppose you drop their improvised weapons and run! The rest (yellow) attack.
A Minotaur stabs at Mak with a broken bottle and misses. A half-orc whacks Angus with a club for 6 damage. A human attacks Falco and misses!
Fleshy thing: Knowledge Planes DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is a Lemure, a devil, and silver or good weapons have greater effect.} Knowledge Planes DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is less affected by acid or cold, and immune to fire.}
Small bloated creature: Knowledge Planes DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is a Dretch, a small demon, and cold iron or good weapons have greater effect.} Knowledge Planes DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {This thing is less affected by acid, cold and fire, and immune to electricity.}
Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD2 (round 2) tab. Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”).
Aaroth - AC 22, Touch AC 15, DR 5/good - Dam. 14 Fleshy devil - AC 14 - DR 5/good or silver - Dam. 4 Small demon - Minotaur - Dam. 0 Half-orc - Dam. 0 Human - Dam. 0
Kiwina (Steve M) (29/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 3 | Status: None d20+5=17 ; d6+2=7 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 8:10:12 PM
Cousin can't do much, but the aumakua sumons nature's ally I and a Mite appears beside Aaroth (in Cecil's direction). Its eyes bug out in its puffy blue face, and Aaroth must make a will save (DC10) or be shaken for 10 rounds.
Meanwhile, Kiwina tries one more stomp on the lemure while he draws his weapons. (Hits AC 17 for 7 damage)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36 HP 33/36 NL | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 19) d20+12=29 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=14 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=5 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:46:34 PM
Rolth enters a rage and charges Aaroth from AD8 to AD11 (note that he had moved to AD8 last round.). He keeps up his inspiring soliloquy as he goes, and scores a few hits in his ferocious rage.
Morningstar 29, 15-5Dr=10hp of damage Claw 27, 8-5dr=3hp of damage Claw 26, 5-5=0 hp of damage Bite miss Rake miss Rake miss
Effect Tracking: Inspire Courage 2/6 rounds used (active) Rage 1/10 rounds used (active) Spells Slots 0/2 used
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