Knock Knock -DM Dan K Wednesday July 10th, 2019 10:09:14 PM
Sarge inquires about the storefront and the group has a collective who knows as an answer It happens all of time across the city. owners makes deals with Houses, or with loan sharks, or get in hoc with information brokers, and things can go south. Sometimes that is not the case, but mostly it is.
The group meets as usual at the Buttering Ram to talk, listen to some light entertainment and maybe have a drink or two. The night is late and the group retires up stairs to the common room and from there, eventually to their own separate rooms.
Gaffer Only Highlight to display spoiler: {Suddenly you bolt upright in your bed. Was that a crash? Wood and glass or was that a nightmare your mind rejected at the last minute? You strain in the dark of your room, listening, steadying your own breathing and trying to will your heartbeat to slow. Seconds pass. The house is quiet}
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Wednesday July 10th, 2019 10:38:51 PM
In the common room, Sarge finishes off a letter to her husband. She folds it up, intending to send it tomorrow, but leaves it unsealed, just in case she has something to add later. Then she retires for the night.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday July 10th, 2019 11:42:44 PM
After another day of patrolling, Dez decides to turn in for the night.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 d20+17=20 ; Thursday July 11th, 2019 12:26:50 AM
(Perception:20)
(OOC1 : I don't know if that is enough to perceive anything. I honestly apologize for not making the post but I was at work most of the day and then it was my Aunt's birthday so we went directly to the restaurant from there and then I wasn't feeling that great when I got home so I went to sleep)
If Toston is aware of whatever it is Gaffer is aware of he goes to investigate.
Otherwise he sleeps on.
(OOC2: Did the DMs mis price the Rhino Hide Armor +3)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) d20+17=30 ; Thursday July 11th, 2019 6:09:55 AM
Even after calming himself the sudden noise, real or not, leaves Gaffer to on edge to fall straight back to sleep. Rather cautious than not he climbs out of bed and pads out the room, allowing his form to shrink and grow fur, he walks through the house as a cat, looking for any sign of disturbance.
(Perception: 30)
His thoughts feel heavy as he walks, Dirty City is not in a good way and the night patrols just make him feel more on edge. He really doesn't need someone breaking in at the moment. Hopefully it is just one of the party up late and causing damage.
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Thursday July 11th, 2019 3:21:05 PM ooc - Gaffer is the only one not still asleep by perception check so I am posting early
Gaffer shifts into a house cat and sets off about Shale House. Just outside his own room lies the Common Room and all seems still. The doors to the bedrooms as well as Hearth are closed. Heading downstairs, Gaffer enters the Lobby of Shale House. The door to The Buttering Ram, and to the foyer where an entrance to Sunny's Sewing place are also all closed, as is the front door leading into the Lobby. A quick dash to the 3rd floor reveals a quiet and dark Receiving room with no open doors.
The rest of The Tide sleep soundly
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday July 11th, 2019 6:15:27 PM
Dez tosses and turns all night, concerned with all of the problems this neighborhood faces.
(OOC: Did you see Dez's perception check of 34 on Tuesday?)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Thursday July 11th, 2019 9:21:08 PM
Feeling if anything, more unnerved by his own sneaking around the building during the night, Gaffer shakes his head and moves to the Common Room, returning to his own form he fetches a drink along the way and nurses it for half an hour or so before heading back to bed. As he falls back to sleep he feels foolish for being so worried over a little bit of noise. That's what happens when you live in Dirty City for a while he muses.
Mind if i Drop in? Thursday July 11th, 2019 10:06:03 PM
Dez sorry I missed that.
Read the spoiler for Gaffer please and post.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Thursday July 11th, 2019 10:31:59 PM
Sarge continues to sleep peacefully.
(OOC: Haven't resolved catacombs because I'm not sure about the price discrepancy on the rhino hide armor from catacombs and DM valuation)
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Friday July 12th, 2019 10:38:04 AM
Desdichado listens further for a few minutes, then straps on his axe and steps out into the common room.
"Hello? Anyone else up?" he calls out, and sees a cat run past him that he doesn't recognize. He steps cautiously out of the room and takes a look around the building. He even risks opening the front door to take a look outside.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Saturday July 13th, 2019 8:59:29 AM zzzzz "butter makes everything better" zzzzzz
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Saturday July 13th, 2019 10:44:49 AM
When Gaffer sees Des also wondering the halls he reverts to his own form. "Hey, sorry, didn't mean to startle you. Did you hear that noise too? Ruined my sleep, I couldn't find anything in the house though."
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Saturday July 13th, 2019 3:20:45 PM
Dez paases the cat, Gaffer, on his way to the first floor lobby. Gaffer shifts back, letting Dez know he did not find anything. Dez, opens the font door and pokes his head outside. All seems quiet enough on the street, an oil lamp above the front window of The Buttering Ram providing dim light. Something is wrong and in a moment, Desdichado figures it out. The window below the lamp is broken. No glass or shutters lie in the street, and nearly the entire window and frame have been destroyed. Something of pretty good size went through it and into the dining room of the Buttering Ram.
Gaffer notices Des straighten abruptly as he takes in the scene. Something has given his new companion concern
The rest of the Tide sleep soundly and some even noisily
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Sunday July 14th, 2019 11:41:02 PM
Toston continues to sleep, dreaming of spell casting
DM Dan- feel free to post again with Gaffer having awoken Toston
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday July 15th, 2019 12:19:58 AM
"Gaffer - something is wrong...one of the windows is completely broken out. You're much faster than me - can you run upstairs and tell everyone that something has broken into the house and it looks like it's gone into the dining room? I have no idea what we're dealing with yet, but I think it's kinda big."
Having made the request, Desdichado readies his axe and cautiously turns around to look into the doorway of the dining room.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Monday July 15th, 2019 7:51:57 AM
Gaffer bolts up the stairs as requested and moves from door to door, knocking and speaking low but loud enough for them to here. "Something's in the building and we all need to check it out. Rose and shine?"
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Monday July 15th, 2019 2:45:57 PM
Sarge gets up and dresses hastily. She knows she doesn't have time to put on armor, so she skips it. She grabs her hammer and follows Gaffer down the stairs.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday July 15th, 2019 3:44:15 PM
Wil sits up when someone bangs on the door. He dresses and follows the others. "How can I help? Maybe I could summon something to go into the building to check it out? What time is it?"
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) d20+6=16 ; Monday July 15th, 2019 6:55:09 PM
Hmerrin is one of those fellows who goes from very asleep to very awake nearly instantly.
The echoes of Gaffer's knock on his door have barely faded before the lad is on his feet, and donning his armor.
Once encased in steel, the lad grabs up his axes and follows the sounds of The Tide.
[Perception 16 to notice if anything tries to ambush him]
Toston wakes up, casts mage armor upon waking up and then pads silently downstairs. When he gets to the foot of the stairs he casts shield.
He continues to silently probe for whatever is about.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 5 hours - time elapsed : +4 AC Shield - 5 min - time elapsed : +4 shield bonus to AC; immunity magic missile
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Tuesday July 16th, 2019 12:38:31 AM
While Gaffer heads to the second floor to alert the others in a quiet way, but enough to awaken them, Desdichado enters Shale House's lobby and tries the interior door of The Buttering Ram. It is locked, to gain entrance, you will need to break down the oor or enter from teh street through the already broken window
Hmerrin begins to don his armor Sarge forgoes armor and grabs her weapon and heads into teh common room where she encounters Wilford and Toston and of course, Gaffer. The latter is already starting to move downstairs. Wil asks for the others opinion on summoning a creature to look about. Without the ability to communicate with the creature summoned, though, Wil has no way to give orders or recieve feedback. The summoned creature would simply hang out next to Wil
Clad in his Mage Armor and Shield Spell, Toston arrives in the lobby of Shale House with Dez. He detects nothing with his keen senses
Des tells Toston what he knows, the window was broken into and there is blood on the sill and what is left of the window as whatever it is went in
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=20 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2019 1:05:59 PM
(Ooc: Would Wil be able to summon a creature in the building with the intent of causing alarm for anyone inside? It would be like releasing a wild bird in a small room to see if someone screams?) “Can anyone see inside the window? Maybe with some dark vision? Maybe we could shout something to provoke a response? I thought about the summon but maybe it’s someone who needs help.) (Perception: 20)
DM Dan - Wil would need to be outside to have line of effect to the room in the Buttering Ram
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) d20+17=36 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:02:13 PM
Gaffer moves back to the ground floor and steps out onto the street, he paces round to the broken window, taking care to keep his footsteps quite, and peers inside. (Perception: 36)
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Tuesday July 16th, 2019 6:53:49 PM
"This connects to..here, and this ties off...here, and this goes onto...here"
Hmerrin keeps an ear out for any untoward screaming.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Tuesday July 16th, 2019 7:16:47 PM
Dez stands in the lobby and leans out the front door. "Gaffer, what can you see inside? I'm pretty sure I can't fit through that window, so if it looks like trouble I'm prepared to break down the door inside here."
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=18 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2019 9:19:49 PM
Sarge follows Gaffer, hoping to use her Darkvision to advantage. [Perception 18]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Tuesday July 16th, 2019 10:56:47 PM
Toston says, "I can't see or sense anything. Gaffer or Sarge, Do you guys know how to cast Invisibility Purge? I'm not saying whatever broke the window is invisible but if we collectively don't see anything we have to raise the possibility. If whatever it is, is invisible I might be able to sense it if I can get close enough but how do we arrange for that to happen?"
Toston begins to search the lower floor methodologically.
Mind if i Drop in? Wednesday July 17th, 2019 2:14:11 PM
Sorry to all, post will be later tonight
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:05:59 PM
Wil asks abput possibly summoning something into the Buttering Ram, but holds off for know Gaffer heads outside and cautiously moves to the window to look in Dez leans out to ask what Gaffer can see and that he is willing to break down the front door of the tavern if needed, though he could go through the street window as well without trouble Hmerrin keeps strapping on steel Toston starts to go through the ground floor and does not get too far, before Gaffer makes a discovery.
Gaffer does indeed spy the cause of the broken glass and blood. Inside and lying on the floor is a humanoid body. It lies face down near a pair of knocked down chairs that it likely grabbed and knocked over. The inside is dark and Gaffer believes the body to be a dwarf
Gaffer dos not see any movement
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+16=33 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2019 10:08:27 PM
"Tossed through the window? Or jumped?" Sarge asks. She is already moving through the window. If she can, she goes to the still form and checks them over. [Heal 33]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 d20+17=20 ; d20+3=9 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 12:37:02 AM
"I thought they say no one tosses a dwarf?" Toston says.
Seeing how Sarge is seeing to the Dwarf Toston goes outside and looks for any clues as to who might have done it.
(Perception: 20) (Survival: 9)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Thursday July 18th, 2019 3:46:32 AM
"There's a body in there!" Gaffer calls to the others, caught by surprise. "They aren't moving, we need to get inside." He looks to Des for him to get through the door.
He pays himself down, realising that he left his wand upstairs, and looks to Sarge, "Can we save them?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday July 18th, 2019 11:12:40 AM
Dez goes in through the window and uses Lay on Hands.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) d20+6=16 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 6:56:55 PM
Hearing the shouts, Hmerrin looks at the state of things with his armor. "Bag it all," he grumbles.
The lad kicks off what's loose, grabs his axes and heads out the door.
Rather than join the others at the main hall, he instead turns left, enters the hearth and pantry, and then opens the secret door to the back passageway. Scampering down the steps, he emerges into Tombo's pantry, and then through the kitchen and hearth to enter the dining area.
Once in the kitchen, he does slow down and peer into the gloom for anyone unpleasant.
[Perception 16]
OOC - I should've looked at how long it takes to don plate first.....
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:33:02 PM
"Well, nobody ought to toss a dwarf," Sarge says. "Then again, dwarves don't typically jump through windows for no reason. It's a head-scratcher."
"And yeah, I can cast Invisibility Purge if we decide we need it."
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:34:53 PM
Sarge jumps in through the busted window and hustles over. Wilford brings up that the party is the landlords and maybe they should have keys made in the future for this stuff Toston heads outside with Sarge already checking on the dwarf inside. Des follows Sarge through the broken window Hmerrin ditches his armor and grabs his axs. Through a back passage and into Tombo's pantry. Crossing into the Kitchen he slows to see if there is anything else that came in with the dwarf on the floor
Sage is the first and finds the dwarf is only mostly dead. The dwarfs clothes are soaked in blood from multiple stab wounds. Several in his back and one deep one in his side. His arms are cut up and his knuckles show signs that he fought back as well. Des is there in the next second and pours healing magic into the still form. In another 20 seconds or so and the only thing to have done would be to go through his pockets for loose change.
Gaffer is close behind, hoping they can save the dwarf, as he left his healing wand upstairs
The Dwarf's eyes snap open. The dwarf is a mixture of fight and flight and he blasts into motion from the floor. Sarge and Des both step back to avoid an arm sweep as the stranger gets to his feet and takes in the room. The sight of Gaffer and Wil seem to give him pause, "I got the right building then, The Tide with Hmerrin and Toston?" He is still on guard to throw a punch and bolt, eyes taking in the ways out of the dark room
Outside, Toston does not find much. There is a bit of a blood trail to the window, but tracking is not a skill he possesses. It certainly fits that the dwarf inside dove into the through the wooden shuttered window. You clearly hear the commotion inside and can see most of what is going on. Even without his armor, you recognize Korgin Gemshaper of the WLA
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=13 ; d20+15=21 ; Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:54:16 PM
“Hey.. Hey,” Wil said with his hands up. “No need for violence my friend.” (Perception: 13; Diplomacy: 21) “We are here to help.”
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Thursday July 18th, 2019 10:57:33 PM
Toston returns inside and says, "Korgrim Gemshaper? What are you doing here and in such a sorry state? Who did this to you?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+15=33 ; Friday July 19th, 2019 12:10:13 AM
Desdichado looks in the pantry for some ale - or something stronger - to help calm the dwarf's nerves?
"Care to sit down and have a drink, friend? Yes, you've found the Tide. You look like you're in a bit of trouble. How can we help?"
(Diplomacy, if needed: 33)
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Friday July 19th, 2019 10:38:56 AM
"And has the danger passed for now?" Sarge adds. "Or do me and Dez need to go put on armor?"
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Friday July 19th, 2019 8:09:41 PM
Hmerrin enters quarter armored, and cautiously approaches.
"I'm Hmerrin. He's Toston. Why were you bleeding all over our floor?"
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) d20+17=35 ; Saturday July 20th, 2019 6:24:23 PM
Knowing the rest of the party have a handle on finding out what happened Gaffer says,
"I'll go look around outside, see if I spot anyone nearby. No telling whose been attracted to this commotion."
Assuming no objections he steps back outside and flies up to he air as a Hawk. Circling thrice around their block of buildings, looking for any figures out this late. (Perception: 35)
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Sunday July 21st, 2019 8:50:21 PM
The group gathers about Korgin with Wil and Des confirming diplomatically that Korgin has indeed found The Tide and query as to what lead the dwarf through the window. Hmerrin asks as well and Toston asks him by name, recognizing the dwarf as a fellow member of the WLA Gaffer steps outside to see if any onlookers can be spied along the nearby street.
Korgin visibly relaxes and shakes his head, "I don't have much information to provide. I was asleep in my room at the WLA, when a feeling caused me to wake. I opened them to see a human standing just over me with a blade in hand." Korgin's hand moves to a blood soaked hole in his chest, now partially healed. "I moved just as he struck, a second later and we would not be talking. I fought him for a few moments, when his partner came in. Unarmed and only in my silks is no way to fight 2 trained killers and so out the window i went."
"I played a bit of hide and seek with them and the Wolf patrols, making it here and helping myself to coming inside. Sorry about the mess. I didn't recognize either man and during my exit, i heard at least one other in the building. Afraid I don;t know much else."
Korgin has a seat and nods at Des, "An ale sounds good if you're buying. Seemed to have forgot my coins, eh?"
On the street, things look quiet to Gaffer as he makes his laps around the block. A stray dog and some creature near a trash pile, a cat or perhaps a big rat. Nothing he does not see every time he has done this. 3 streets away a group of 6 House Wolf men stand in a corner light of an oil lamp. Evidence that House Wolf does keep a presence on the street in the name of safety and peace. The hour is quite late, perhaps 3 am.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Sunday July 21st, 2019 11:12:02 PM
Toston says to Korgin, "Any reason why anyone would want to kill you? Make any new enemies with your most recent adventures?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday July 22nd, 2019 12:52:51 PM
"We should ask the House Wolf if they heard any commotion? They may be able to help us. I will head that direction... anyone want to go with me?" Will heads toward the 6 men standing at the light. (OOC: may I use the Diplomacy: 21 I previously rolled or roll another?)
Desdichado pours one of the nicer ales for Korgin, and asks the others if they'd like one also, before pouring some for himself as well. "No sense in drinking alone, now, is there."
He listens intently to Korgin's story, watching his mannerisms and studying his words, to get a hunch about whether there's anything he might be hiding.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Monday July 22nd, 2019 7:20:54 PM
"Well, hold on," Hmerrin interjects, looking worried.
"Were they just after you, or was the WLA Chapterhouse under attack?"
If the dwarf suspects the latter, the lad will head right back upstairs to finish putting on armor.
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Monday July 22nd, 2019 11:04:18 PM
The gathering asks several follow up questions of Korgin and Des brings a round on the house to the table.
Korgin looks to Toston, "Nothing I can think of should be coming at me like that. Last couple things I did over the last few months were into Izen and against some filthy orcs. Don't think any of them are alive to hold a grudge, and even if. Can't see the scum of Izen partnering here in Dirt City."
Turning to Hmerrin, "Yea, I think it very well could have been. Not many of us staying there right now and Anduin went away on another business trip couple weeks back, won't be back until next week. WLA charter house stuff.like last year."
Wil wants to head out and chat with the group of House Wolf a few streets away. He asks for takers, but gets none. Does Wil want to head out into the deep hours of night on his own?
Des listens and watches as he delivers the ales and takes a seat nearby. Korgin seems on the up and up in his story and information
Kathy has been under the weather but I've heard feeling better and Sarge should be back tonight or tomorrow
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 5:22:35 AM
Gaffer flies down to the doorway and relaxes back into his human form. He moves beside the rest and pours himself a drink, but hearing Wil's request he will go with him instead.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+15=29 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:00:01 AM
Wil waits for someone to join him and smiles with Gaffer decides to go with. He heads toward the Wolf guards with a smile and a pleasant demeanor. Once there is asks if the guards saw any tussle with a dwarf and if they have heard of any ruffians starting trouble in the area. "There were three of them, right Gaffer? Any information you can help with would be wonderful."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 7:04:04 PM
"Korgin, if we head out do you feel safe staying here without us? We have a guard here overnight, and you could get some rest up in the common room."
"Also, it sounds like it might be worth checking out the WLA house. I don't know if we should head over there in the middle of the night, though."
Assuming Korgin is okay with staying, Desdichado goes up to his room and puts on his armor. He also writes a quick note to Tombo explaining why one of his bottles of ale is open, and leaves a few coins with the note.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 7:18:22 PM
"If we don't head over there now, there won't be anyone left come morning," Hmerrin counters.
"I say we gear up, head down the street looking as unpleasant as possible, and once we get close to the Chapterhouse, see if we can get in unseen."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 d20+17=19 ; d3=3 ; d20+17=31 ; Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 9:01:02 PM
Toston says, "I agree with Hmerrin. Let's collect our things and head there now. I'll refresh my shield spell if we find ourselves in battle as it won't last the trip but my mage armor will last for a while."
Toston casts Toros Taur Try (Liontaur version to become sneakier)
(Perception: 19) (Stealth: 31)
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 10:50:31 PM
Seeing the writing on the wall, Sarge goes to put on her armor.
[OOC: sorry about the missed posts; I’m in the hospital.]
no worries Kathy, we all just hope you are doing better and make a full recovery
Mind if i Drop in? -DM Dan K Tuesday July 23rd, 2019 11:00:44 PM
Gaffer and Wil head out into the night to make their way to the Wolf patrol that Gaffer saw from above. Turning down a side street, the pair see movement in the shadows, but as they close to the position, nothing is there. Continuing, they round the corner and empty into Double Lane, a wider street of cobble stone that runs along a relatively straight course. Some oil lamps flicker from posts casting dim shadows from either side at 60' intervals with plenty of darkness between. About 100 yards ahead and slightly uphill is where Gaffer saw the men.
Back at Shale House... Des asks Korgin if he feels ok staying with the group planning on leaving and the dwarf readily agrees. "I'm mostly busted up and got none of my stuff and here is as safe a place I could muster right now" Hmerrin and Toston both agree, get geared up and make towards the WLA. Des Writes a note for Tombo and leaves some coin, and is a bit apprehensive about moving through a city with the reputation that Dirt City has in the dead of night. After all, folks end up at the bottom of trash piles in the middle of the day here, don't they?
Toston casts Toros Taur Try and knows he'll need to recast Shield. Hmerrin still needs some time to get his armor on, as would Sarge and Des. Then there is the part about Wil and Gaffer not being here right now as they headed off a for a 15-20 minute round trip walk to talk to some House Wolf men.
Here to the WLA is a good 20 minute walk in the daytime
Half and Full plate require help to put on and takes 4 minutes
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 12:47:58 PM
"What kind of information do you think we can gleam from these men," Wil asks Gaffer. "Do you think it's worth heading out another 100'? I'm not against doing things that may cause trouble. I would hate to be the one to take a life because someone tried to attack us." Wil says loudly to anyone that may be attempting to sneak up on them. "I can be reasonable. I took a huge risk at that vault or whatever it was and got my rear end handed to me. Do you think the others can get the same info from wherever they are going?" "...but... I'm not against moving forward... I have full confidence that the gods have my back." "...maybe not full.. 75%.. more than half confidence... It feels ok... I'm up for anything."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday July 24th, 2019 1:13:09 PM
Desdichado helps Hmerrin and Sarge with fitting their armors, and after putting his on as well, walks downstairs with them and Toston, ready to head out the door.
"Personally, I think the curfew is one of the few laws in this place that makes sense. But, if the group is ready to head out, I'm coming along as well. Do we know the places that House Wolf tends to patrol? I have no idea where Wil and Gaffer might have gone to to find them."
"Oh, and also where the chapter house is? I'll follow along if someone else is leading the way."
(OOC: Oh my goodness, Kathy! I hope you are feeling better soon.)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 4:27:19 PM
"Oh err, if they've seen anyone else out tonight? They could answer. I don't know if they will. We can run away if anybody else shows up." Gaffer responds in a quieter voice, "Vault? Was that before my time? What happened?"
Gaffer looks about the streets, fully taking in the eerie nature of the city at night. Shadows creeping out of alleys around them. "Maybe we could go back to the others? I'm sure they have the information we need by now?"
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 6:48:06 PM
Hmerrin, armored up now, waits at the front door.
"Not really a curfew, so much as a 'If you wanna go out, we're not responsible for what happens'," he replies to Dez. "Eight fully armed and dangerous looking people such as ourselves will most likely steer all but the most desperate on to greener pastures."
The lad eyes the street, but waits. "Where the blazes did Wil and Gaffer go?" he asks, with annoyance.
Hmerrin waits for Wil and Gaffer to return.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Wednesday July 24th, 2019 9:57:16 PM
Sarge gets her armor on as quickly as possible. She waits with the others for Wil and Gaffer to return.
Wash day, no clean clothes -DM Dan K Wednesday July 24th, 2019 10:49:29 PM
Des, Hmerrin and Sarge assist each other in getting on their armor and in 12 minutes, they are all ready to go. other gear is grabbed and in another 5 one part of the party is all set. Des ia a bit worried on the curfew and where the House Wolf considers their territory and in what proximity that may be to the WLA Charter House. Hmerrin clears up curfew., "Not really a curfew, so much as a 'If you wanna go out, we're not responsible for what happens'. House Wolf, is the City Watch so to speak, so at night, they have a broad range. Though the other Houses do put out watches of their own, officially by decree of the Prince, House Wolf is the night peace keeping force Hmerrin feels confident that a well armored and armed Tide group won't have issues with the stalkers of Dirt City. Would House Wolf back down? Perhaps.
Now where did Gaffer and Wil go exactly and how long do you want to wait? At this point, assuming nobody takes out the unarmed and unarmored pair, they should be back in about 5-8 minutes
Meanwhile in Dirt City.... Wil and Gaffer look up the street, some 300' or 100 yards to the group from. They are walking towards the group, Wil talking to Gaffer? Himself? Hard to tell. The walk is slightly uphill. The pair move forward and dressed in their night clothes and one of the Wolf company points you out. Four men move down, while the others space out, crossing the street and drawing bows.
Still a good 100' away the men are closing, fanning out to form a line across the street, their hard heeled boots clacking with each impact on the cobblestone. You suspect the walk is intentional to generate a bit of apprehension an d fear. Here in the dark and shadows, you must admit, it's pretty effective
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Thursday July 25th, 2019 2:08:59 AM
Toston says to Hmerrin, "Wil and Gaffer should have never wandered off alone. If they wanted to scout ahead they could have at least been silent about it. I didn't need to armor up. I should have went with them. I honestly didn't think the 2 of them would rush off before the rest of you got your armor on."
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:24:22 PM
Hmerrin nods in agreement to Toston.
"Any idea which way they went? If we know that, maybe we can catch up to them."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/3 LL 7/9) Thursday July 25th, 2019 6:48:15 PM
Gaffer raises his hands to show his unarmed state, not that it isn't already obvious. "Hi, hello, no need for all that, please. We wanted to ask if you had had any trouble tonight? We heard there was a break in over at the WLA?"
He looks nervously over to Wil, hoping for some sign that was the right thing to say, or a look telling him to run, either would do.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday July 25th, 2019 8:37:45 PM
Dez stands just outside the door and looks up and down the street for any sign of Wil and Gaffer.
"Well, if they aren't back in 5 minutes, I say we head out."
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Thursday July 25th, 2019 9:43:10 PM
"Makes sense," Sarge agrees with Dez.
Wash day, no clean clothes -DM Dan K Thursday July 25th, 2019 10:24:53 PM
The main group decides to wait, at least for now and the next 5 minutes or so
Gaffer puts his hands out, to make it apparent he does not have a weapon, Wil follows suit and this act seems to grant a bit of opening calm at least to the closing men. One of them holds out his arm and waves off the others to stand down, though Gaffer and Wil note the others still remain somewhat alert to the area around the closing pair.
"A break in at the what? As in the Woldian League of Adventurers? Didn't know they had snuck in and stuck their noses in our business. So where might this place be?" The others tense a bit at the mention of the well known heroic establishment gaining a foothold here in their city.
The speaker moves a bit closer when another man takes his arm to slow him, "Sir, If I'm not mistaken that's Wil of The Tide. You know the crazy one." The leader stops short and considers a moment. "Night on our area's been nothing out of the ordinary. Even you shouldn't be out about like this. I advise you get back home." With that the group from House Wolf disengages and withdraws to their original location.
Does Wil and Gaffer press and pursue or head back?
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 Thursday July 25th, 2019 11:49:16 PM
Toston says, "If they don't show in the next 5 minutes I'm heading after them."
"As for where they went? Well I think they went down the street so we should head that way if the others have."
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday July 26th, 2019 8:53:00 AM
(OOC: Sorry meant to post but got distracted) Wil follows suit and frowns when the group mentions "the crazy one" Wil then thanks the group and asks Gaffer if they want to head back. "I don't think they will volunteer much more."
"Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Granted Powers D: Resistant Touch - D: Touch of Good - Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Shield of Faith - D: Sanctuary Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Shield Another (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Magic Circle against... - D: Protection from Energy Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Dispel Evil
-- Channel energy 4d6 "
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Friday July 26th, 2019 5:14:12 PM
"Anybody know where that Tombo guy lives?" Sarge asks. "I mean, the front of his pub is wide open now. And this is Dirt City. Not a great situation."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/4 LL 9/9) d20=2 ; d20=3 ; Friday July 26th, 2019 5:54:31 PM
"Woldian what now? Know I was talking about the Wild erm Life Association" (Bluff: 2) Gaffer stumbles through an attempted excuse, heat rushing to his face as he realises his blunder.
"Yes, let's head back to the others" he agrees with Wil and turns, walking back to Shale house.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Friday July 26th, 2019 10:20:01 PM
"I think I see them coming back now. Let's hear what they found out and get ready to go. Anyone know how long we've been taking since Korgin got here?"
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) Saturday July 27th, 2019 8:54:48 AM
"Tombo is gonna expect his landlords, which is us, to take care of the window and watch his stuff," Hmerrin answers Sarge. "And with his expertise being cooking, I'd say that's a wise policy."
"However, one emergency at a time."
He nods at Toston. "Five minutes."
Into the Night -DM Dan K Saturday July 27th, 2019 9:41:06 PM
At Shale House, the group waits for Wil and Gaffer to return, While they wait, Sarge mentions another possible issue. The gaping hole in The Buttering Ram. Hmerrin brings up that as the landlords the security and the damage is on them, but one thing at a time. The attempt on Korgin and the WLA is more pressing to him.
Gaffer and Wil back off from the patrol and Gaffer knows his attempt to cover a possible future issue did not go well to say the least. However at this time, House Wolf does not seem keen on pressing the point
Within 5 minutes the pair is back at Shale House and the group.
It has been about 15 minutes since Korgin was first discovered bleeding out on the floor of the Buttering Ram
Now all you have to do is decide what to do and how you would like to proceed.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 d20+17=23 ; d20+17=32 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 12:05:52 AM
Toston renews his Toros Taur Try and then says, "Shall we away to the WLA?"
He then hearing the news from Wil and Gaffer tries to make his way silently towards there.
(Perception: 23) (Stealth: 32)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 45 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday July 29th, 2019 2:17:01 PM
"You know, talking to those Wolf kiddos is always interesting," Will comments as he meets the others. "I'm not surprised they had nothing to say. They are always a bit quiet. Can you believe they call me crazy? I'm not crazy... crazy is the sorcerer that killed my father... that's crazy. You know what else is crazy? Eggs.. eggs are crazy. Tiny little baby yokes. Huge chickens come out of this little tiny egg. That is crazy." "So what's going on? Are we heading somewhere?"
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 93/93; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Monday July 29th, 2019 6:47:32 PM
"Yep, headed over to the WLA chapter house. If one of you wants to lead the way, I'll take the rear guard."
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) d20+6=11 ; Monday July 29th, 2019 6:54:23 PM
"Yep," Hmerrin replies to all.
"Let's start with 'Do Not Mess With Us' formation. Stay tight. Stay in the middle of the road, and weapons out. Toston, if you wanna sneak, okay, but try to stay with us.
Once we get closer, a couple blocks out, we'll need to get sneakier. But, we'll deal with that then."
Hmerrin takes point, pulls his axes, and proceeds down the street like a man with a purpose.
[Perception 11]
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Monday July 29th, 2019 8:46:07 PM
"Yeah, I don't do sneaky," Sarge says. "Weapons out I can do, though."
She joins the group, keeping toward the back where maybe her clanking will be less noticeable.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+17=33 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:17:11 AM
"Let's go, I'll get back in the sky, can't say anything bad up there. If you see me do a figure eight over a certain spot it means a patrol is there."
Burning through yet another transformation, Gaffer returns to the sky as a Hawk. He tries to guide the party away from any more awkward encounters. (Perception: 33)
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=19 ; d20+11=17 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 10:05:48 AM
"I can scout ahead of the group. I have some sneaking skills." Wil says as he works himself forward and begins to stride forward of the rest of the group.
(Stealth: 19)(Perception: 17)
To the WLA Chapterhouse. (DM SteveK) d100=86 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 10:14:58 AM
Toston casts Toros Taur Try and leads the sneaky way to the WLA.
Wilford gives a back-brief on the encounter with the Wolves. Oh, and his opinion of the mental capacity of eggs.
Desdichado confirms to Wil that they are headed to the WLA chapter house, and that he’ll take rear guard.
Hmerrin suggests the 'Do Not Mess With Us' formation, and explains what it means (ie Stay tight. Stay in the middle of the road, and weapons out) After a warning to Toston to keep up, the young warrior assumes they’ll need to get sneakier once thaey get a couple blocks out. When ready, Hmerrin takes point.
Sarge don't do sneaky, but weapons out she can do. She tries keeping toward the back where maybe her clanking will be less noticeable.
Gaffer explains his signal for ‘someone here’, then transforms into a Hawk and takes to the night sky. (Note: hawks don’t fly at night, so anyone who notices the hawk flying will know it is unusual. What they assume with that information, if they see GafferHawk in the first place, is only speculation at this point.)
……………
With the plan, the Tide is off! In the daylight, it is a good 20 minutes of travel from Shale House to the WLA. In the night, picking your way through the darkened streets while led by a human and having to ensure they can move slow enough for Toston to sneak (ooc: ½ movement rate for Toston), it takes twice that long.
Perhaps it is luck or Hmerrin’s plan or Gaffer’s scouting, but the result is the Tide is able to get within two blocks away from the WLA without encountering anything other than two-legged and four-legged rats scurrying away from the formidable group!
Toston uses his Sneaky and Perceptive abilities to take a look around the corner of a building and look to his left, down the street towards the WLA Chapter House 500 feet away and on the opposite side of the street. The darkness and distance doesn’t reveal anything. Thinking of Murphy’s Laws, it also means it is highly unlikely any potential observer was able to see Toston.
It has now been 55 minutes since Korgin was first discovered bleeding out on the floor of the Buttering Ram.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) d20+6=20 ; Tuesday July 30th, 2019 7:18:41 PM
Hmerrin leads the group to the side of a nearby building, while he tries to recall any back-door ways into the WLA building he's been in before.
[Knowledge Local 20]
If he can't recall, he'll ask Toston.
After that.
"So, I'm thinking whatever happened has probably already happened, but we should be careful anyway. Toston, Wil, you guys wanna sneak up there? Then, the rest follow at about 50 yards and head in."
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Tuesday July 30th, 2019 9:50:11 PM
If the others want to sneak, Sarge is willing to wait for them. "Just don't wait too long," she says. "Nobody is guarding Shale House; we probably don't want to leave it like that for too long."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:31/20/27 - CMD 26 d20+17=29 ; d20+17=36 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 1:28:23 AM
Toston renews his Toros Taur Try and then casts it on Wil too.
He then tries to sneak around the WLA to scout out just what is going on.
(Stealth: 29) (Perception: 36)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 5 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth - Toston / Wil
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) Wednesday July 31st, 2019 2:42:21 AM
Gaffer circles the wider area, keeping an eye out for anyone who might disrupt their night time jaunt.
(Stealth: 19)(Perception: 17) - from previous post
Up the Street (DM SteveK) Wednesday July 31st, 2019 2:34:59 PM
Hmerrin leads the group to the side of a nearby building, and is able to tell the while he tries to recall any back-door ways into the WLA building he's been in before. “Tucked into the middle of a townrow in this unremarkable area of the city, the WLA Chapterhouse is intended to blend in. The townrow is ‘stand-alone’, so has both a front and a back (with an alleyway), and has windows (with sturdy shutters) on the front and back on both the first and second floors.” He plans to let the sneakers move out 150’ ahead, and then clank after them.
Desdichado follows Hmerrin's lead.
Sarge is willing to wait for the sneakers, only giving them a note of caution. "Just don't wait too long!"
Toston renews his Toros Taur Try and then casts it on Wilford too. Then the pair try to sneak around the WLA to scout out just what is going on.
GafferHawk circles the wider area, keeping an eye out for anyone who might disrupt their night time jaunt. (ooc: please roll a Perception check, with a -1 for every 10’ above the ground GafferHawk is flying and -5 for terrible conditions (dark, many objects) ) …………………
From their vantage point, the Tide can sneak up the front or down the back alley, but only someone flying will be able to see both parties if the group splits up...
It has now been 55 minutes since Korgin was first discovered bleeding out on the floor of the Buttering Ram.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:26 T:15 FF:22 CMD:27) d20+6=24 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 6:47:23 PM
They wouldn't be very good sneakers if they went in the front.
Hmerrin leads on through the back alley, watching for people.
Desdichado acts as sentry while the others sneak ahead.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=17 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:48:38 PM
Sarge stays with Desdichado, hoping her dwarven night vision will come in handy. [Perception 17]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+17=21 ; d20+17=31 ; Wednesday July 31st, 2019 10:56:20 PM
Toston continues to investigate just what is going on with the WLA
(Perception: 21) (Stealth: 31)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 5 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth - Toston / Wil
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+8=16 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 2:46:35 AM
Gaffer slows his flight as he takes in the surrounding area, glancing occasionally over to see Toston's progress. (Perception: 16; 40 feet up)
In the Back Alley (DM SteveK) Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:16:27 AM
(DM assuming everyone will follow Hmerrin’s lead and go the back alley way)
Hmerrin leads Desdichado and Sarge to the back alley corner and holds up.
No one can see Toston, but Desdichado and Hmerrin keep their eye on Wilford and are able to keep a 150’ distance from the two sneakers.
GafferHawk, 40’ in the air, can’t see Toston or Wilford, but can keep an eye on the group of three fairly easily.
.....
At the WLA back alley, Toston and Wilford discover the back door is locked, and all the windows are shuttered and locked from the inside, except for one second story window where the glass is broken and one shutter is nearly off its hinges.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday August 1st, 2019 4:42:17 PM
"Dang it, I was once able to Fly. I could head up there. Can we flag down Gaffer without attracting attention," Wil asks Toston. "Have him fly near the window to see if anyone is in there. If not someone can climb up there. Got rope?"
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+14=18 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 7:27:08 PM
Hmerrin gives Wil a wink, and wordlessly drops his pack. After rummaging around for a bit, he pulls out rope...and a grappling hook.
Tying the rope through the eye of the hook, he gives the device a short twirl, and softly tosses it toward the broken window.
---- Ranged attack roll of 18. Guessing -2 for an extra 10' for a 16. Per Core Rulebook: Objects with ample places to catch the hook are AC 5.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=18 ; Thursday August 1st, 2019 10:48:37 PM
From the corner of the alley, Sarge watches Hmerrin tie the rope and toss the grappling hook. She glances around, looking for any movement or activity other than her group's. [Perception 18]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+6=8 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 12:08:50 AM
(Climb 8)
Toston tries to climb up there and promptly can't gain any leverage and ends up right where he started.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 5 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth - Toston / Wil
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=20 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 8:19:38 AM
Gaffer drops ten feet lower and flies closer to the WLA building to get a better view of the immediate area (Perception: 20)
Inside the first room (DM SteveK) Friday August 2nd, 2019 8:45:39 AM
Wilford calls (quietly) for a rope, and a grinning Hmerrin is prepared! Not just a rope, but a grapple! There is a slight crunching of glass as Hmerrin sets his feet, and some more as the grapple settles on the sill with a flick of the wrist and a light tug.
Sarge keeps a lookout and Toston (with the use of the handy rope) is able to scramble up even with a very unskilled attempt. (Climb DC 5 with rope to 2nd floor)
Gaffer flies lower, and sees the scene as Toston isn’t sneaky no more. The druid doesn’t see any other activity.
Inside, it is too dark to see details, but the way things are overturned and broken; chair, bed, and chest; and a wall hanging only half-hanging; this room looks like there was a battle, or got tossed, or both. The interior door is ajar.
"What a mess! Now that we're inside, it's probably okay to risk some light?"
He takes out his lamp, lights it, and sets it on the overturned chest. Then he looks around the room to see if anything can help them understand better what happened.
After looking around the room, he pokes his head out of the interior door.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20=2 ; d20+11=27 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 4:45:06 PM
Wil starts to Climb but decides against it. (Climb: 2 - unskilled). He asks the last person up, guessing it is Desdichado, if he can open the door at the Ground level. Wil takes up a watchful stance while he waits for the door to open.
(Perception: 27)
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=14 ; d20+6=8 ; Friday August 2nd, 2019 7:07:48 PM
[Climb 14] Hmerrin climbs up. With Wil still outside, he exchanges a glance with Toston.
"Gonna have to head straight for the front door, let Wil in, and then explore," he says.
The lad will wait for Toston to go first, and then swing in behind him.
Toston silently moves through the chapterhouse making his way to the door to let the rest of his group in.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 5 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth - Toston / Wil
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=21 ; Sunday August 4th, 2019 9:08:07 PM
Sarge keeps a lookout until the door is opened. [Perception 21]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=13 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 4:28:32 AM
Gaffer keeps his position flying overhead, ignoring his increasing curiosity over what is happening inside. (Perception: 13)
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday August 5th, 2019 8:03:53 PM
“Psst... Hey, what’s for dinner,” Ivan interrupts the silence in Wil’s head. “You don’t eat anything, you freeloading mind guy.” He continued to wait for the door
Inside the WLA. (DM SteveK) Monday August 5th, 2019 8:59:32 PM
Toston, Desdichado, and Hmerrin have a nerve-wracking several minutes as they go into the upstairs corridor, grope to the stairs, creak and clank down, grope to the back room, unbar the back door, and then let in Sarge, Wilford, and the descending GafferHawk. During the tense moments in the dark... nothing attacked or was seen or was heard.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Monday August 5th, 2019 9:39:50 PM
"Okay, I'd say the sneaking part of the mission is officially over," Sarge says. "Let's light some lights and see what we can see."
Inside the WLA -DM Dan K Monday August 5th, 2019 10:11:19 PM
The group is inside and creates some Light, by spell or mundane means so that the group can see. The main common area appears empty an in order as Toston and Hmerrin have seen on multiple occasions. With little else the group moves back upstairs into the room they entered from. With Light the group can see they are in a simple bedroom, 12x15 with bed, dresser a perhaps too large of a rug, and an armor stand. The window is broken and the cause of the draft. No pictures or decorations on the walls. The stand still hangs full plate, a small steel shield, battle ax and warhammer.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+17=37 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+5=25 ; Monday August 5th, 2019 10:21:20 PM
"I think we found Corgim's gear." Toston says.
He gives the room a thorough onceover casting detect magic as he goes looking for anything out of the ordinary.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 4 hours 5 mins left : +4 AC Toros Taur Try - 10 minutes left : +1 acrobatics / stealth - Toston / Wil
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=30 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 8:56:55 AM
(Perception: 30) "So what broke the window?" Will searches for a rock or any other item that may have broken the window. "There should be tracks or some sort of evidence of a fight, unless it didn't happen here."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+15=16 ; Tuesday August 6th, 2019 10:24:18 AM
Desdichado goes downstairs as well to see if there's anything that can help uncover what happened here, or clues as to who did it or where they might have come from.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 4:24:51 PM
Sarge isn't a tracker, so she stays out of the others' way. She goes to peer out the broken window. What is across from it, on the other side of the alley? Any broken windows over there?
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 6:10:51 PM
Gaffer perches on the window ledge and keeps an eye on the street, well aware that more people in the building may just make searching harder.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Tuesday August 6th, 2019 7:16:56 PM
"Didn't Corgim say he jumped out?" Hmerrin asks, in response to Wil.
The lad waits for Toston, and then says, "Let's check out the other rooms."
Hmerrin steps back out into the hall, and checks if the next door upstairs is already open and/or unlocked.
Inside the WLA -DM Dan K Tuesday August 6th, 2019 9:59:53 PM
Toston looks around and casts Detect Magic. He keen observations not numerous cracks in the walls and outlines where wall hangings once were. The rug is too large and lifting a corner reveals a pool of blood beneath. The initial blows did not go well for Korgin. Toston also finds a silver earring under the rug and covered in blood. Settling in on his detection spell, Toston notes everything on the armor stand, Korgin's gear, is magical. Know Local DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The earring is a signet of the Arena, designates a person’s 25th win.}
Wil wonders aloud about the broken window and Hmerrin reminds him of Korgin's tale. The dwarf lept through the window in his escape. Peering back down to the the street, Wil easily puts the story together as true Des goes back downstairs and into the dark common room. Without light there is not much to see, though there was not much down here when the party came through moments ago Sarge and Gaffer try to stay out of the way Hmerrin leaves Toston to his investigation and steps into the hall, again out of the light. There are 7 other rooms off the main corridor and a single room at the far end. Likely the Headmasters.
Who has a light and how?
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+17=22 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+5=11 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 12:16:44 AM
Toston casts a light spell and continues investigating the rest of the rooms starting in the rooms closest to Cogrim's.
Wil casts Light also and continues to investigate, starting with the Headmaster's room. Wil begins toward the room when Cicero begins to pepper him with questions, causing a distraction. "What are you some hard-nosed detective?" Will responds eventually. "You are distracting me." "Oh, sorry Mr. Serious.." Cicero replied.
(Local Know: 14)(Perception: 12)
"Orisons: Detect Magic x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Granted Powers D: Resistant Touch - D: Touch of Good - Lv1: Protection from Evil/Chaos..etc, Entropic Shield, Shield of Faith - D: Sanctuary Lv2: Spiritual Weapon, Resist Energy, Consecrate, D: Shield Another (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Magic Vestment, Magic Circle against... - D: Protection from Energy Lv4: Holy Smite, Summon Monster IV - Domain: Dispel Evil -- Channel energy 4d6
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] d20+15=33 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:55:44 AM
(Perception: 33)
Desdichado picks up the lamp he had set down on the overturned dresser, and walks out into the hall. "How silly of me to have left this here to look around the hall."
He looks in each room one by one, starting with the nearest, looking for any clues or anything of interest.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=15 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 6:06:49 PM
Gaffer idly swoops back out into the night sky, landing on a rooftop across he way and watching the street. (Perception: 15)
He wonders about the street guards reaction to hearing the WLA were in town. How many people actually knew they were here, if it's a short list...
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=19 ; Wednesday August 7th, 2019 6:58:00 PM
Hmerrin keeps his hands free, relying on the various light sources provided by his comrades to see by.
The fighter peeks into the room behind Toston, but if nothing catches his attention, he continues moving to be near Wil, just in case.
[Perception 19]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 Wednesday August 7th, 2019 9:51:17 PM
Toston wonders what may be lurking in the WLA
Inside the WLA -DM Dan K Wednesday August 7th, 2019 10:24:09 PM
Toston casts a Light spell adn finishes his investigation of Korgin's room Wil casts a Light spell and heads to teh end of the hall and Headmaster Anduin's room Des takes out almap, lights it, and heads down the hall to look in other rooms Gaffer heads back intot he night sky Hmerrin peeks in on Toston before heading over to be closer to Wil
Toston and Des pick different rooms and find similar scenes. 12x15 basic enough looking room, showing no signs of a struggle or anything amiss. A neatly made bed, a chest of drawers and small table or desk is in each. Few if any decorations exist. Toston finds some traces of blood in 3 of the rooms and under the bed Moving the sheets he discovers a deep soaked in pool of blood. The smell of copper fills his nostrils and leaves little doubt that at least 3 others were killed in their sleep.
Wil discovers the Headmasters Door is locked
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Wednesday August 7th, 2019 11:04:44 PM
Sarge also casts a Light spell, and positions herself in the hallway so her companions will have light as they move from room to room.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday August 8th, 2019 12:25:49 PM
Desdichado walks over to Wil and takes a look at the locked door. "Have any of you been in here before? Is this an 'enter by any means necessary situation? Wil, I know you know a bit about picking locks. Or I could try to break it down with my axe, if we have to get in. After knocking, of course."
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=16 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday August 8th, 2019 12:33:29 PM
"Locked? locked? um.." "You should listen to the door to see if there is anyone in there," suggested Ivan. Wil put his ear to the door. (Perception: 16) "We can't stand a locked door. You should open it," suggested Cicero. Wil searches and finds his thieves tools and tries to open the lock (Disable Device: 14) "I need to get better at this. Take a note." Wil says as he fails to open the door. "Maybe I should leave it," He says out loud.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Thursday August 8th, 2019 7:28:28 PM
Hmerrin glances at Dez. "Good point," he concedes.
The fighter reaches out, and raps on the Headmaster's door.
"Anduin? We're The Tide. Korgin sent us. You in there? You OK?"
Inside the WLA -DM Dan K Thursday August 8th, 2019 10:23:09 PM
The group looks through all of the rooms and congregates in front of the locked headmasters door. A quick conversation and Will puts his ear to the door, hears nothing and then looks to pick the lock, he fails. Acting on the next suggestion, Hmerrin knocks. He receives no answer
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 Thursday August 8th, 2019 10:48:09 PM
Toston says, "People were murdered in the other rooms and the bodies were most likely taken. If Will can't pick the lock, should we just break the door down?" The gnome asks
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Thursday August 8th, 2019 11:04:24 PM
Sarge nods. "We should," she says. "He could be in there hurt, unable to answer us." She shrugs. "At least, that's what we can say at the inquest."
"Okay, if everyone will stand back a bit, I'll see if we can start bringing down this door."
Desdichado hits the door with two swings of his greataxe.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Friday August 9th, 2019 2:59:14 PM
Hmerrin had already paced back down the hall, intent on getting a running start at the door, when Dez starts with his axe.
Figuring that being way over here, while the swinging greataxe is way over there, is a pretty good spot, the lad stays where he is, and waits.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday August 9th, 2019 4:05:39 PM
Wil scoots out of the way. Hopefully missing the way of the ax. "Hey, ax you a question. How many bangs to the splintering of a wooden door? Serious question. What if someone is behind the door?"
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Friday August 9th, 2019 9:52:18 PM
"Well, then they'd better get out of the way," Sarge says, watching the progress of the axe.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+10=27 ; d8+12=13 ; Saturday August 10th, 2019 1:09:21 AM
Toston draws his elvish curve blade and makes a power attack against the door.
(27 vs AC; 13 magical slashing damage)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) Saturday August 10th, 2019 5:42:17 AM
Gaffer flies through the window and back into the first room. He hops through to the corridor, wanting to be in hand but also reluctant to dismiss his penultimate transformation.
Inside the WLA -DM Dan K Saturday August 10th, 2019 8:23:43 AM
Hmerrin backs off with Sarge and Wil to provide some room to chop through the door. Gaffer-Hawk swoops back into the WLA and hops to a stop near Hmerrin. It takes Des and Toston nearly a 20 seconds to hack their way through the door. If anyone is inside, they had time to prepare. The door finally gives way into splinters and the paladin is able to kick through an opening.
The light spills in and illuminates a modestly furnished 15x15 bedroom with a bed, chest of drawers, amoire, silver framed mirror hanging on the wall and study desk. A second door is a jar on the left side of the room where the group can see a private washroom.
There is a small bookshelf with a few scrolls and 5 books and space for 5 books. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {2 books have recently removed.}
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=24 ; Saturday August 10th, 2019 8:40:54 AM
Hmerrin enters the room, and glances around. "Don't see anybody. But, looks like a couple books were taken from that bookshelf."
Fearing the worst, the lad pulls the sheets off the bed to see if this mattress is also bloodsoaked.
Then, he'll poke his head into the washroom to make sure its clear.
"Books, huh? Now, why would someone, or someones, break into the WLA house -- with several seasoned adventurers inside who know how to handle themselves -- just to steal a couple of books? What are titles of those books still on the shelf? Maybe that would give us a clue as to what's missing."
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=20 ; Sunday August 11th, 2019 8:21:10 PM
Perception: 20 “Maybe the books were missing before? How do we know they are missing? Where is the Head guy? How many pools of blood? Two? That would be two bodies... maybe?” “Would one be the head guy and why are there no bodies? Did they I’ll them and take the bodies??”
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+17=35 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+5=23 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 2:46:26 AM
Toston takes a look around the room using his detect magic cone as well.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) Monday August 12th, 2019 9:16:22 AM
Gaffer, still in his Hawk form, wonders why the door would still be locked if the attackers came through this way. Maybe the head guy ran away with the books?
He makes a mental note to mention it later.
Inside the WLA. (DM SteveK) Monday August 12th, 2019 2:17:39 PM
Hmerrin enters the room, and glances around, notes that a couple books are missing from the bookshelf, and strips the bed… to find a durable and un-blooded mattress. There’s no one in the washroom either, but there is a monogrammed towel with the letter “A”.
Desdichado wonders at the mystery of someone wanting to break into the WLA house -- with several seasoned adventurers inside who know how to handle themselves -- just to steal a couple of books? It doesn’t make sense. He reads what is still on the shelf for a clue to what’s missing. Two books are ledgers for the WLA. Three books seem to be collections of local knowledge on Dirt City. The dust where the two books are missing are from the middle of the shelf, and so could be from either group or a different subject entirely.
Wilford isn’t sure if the books were missing before, and wonders where is the Head guy?
Toston takes a look around the room using his detect magic cone as well. The gnome finds each of the six scrolls is magical! All at Caster Level 10
Gaffer-Hawk wonders why the door would still be locked if the attackers came through this way. Maybe the head guy ran away with the books? He makes a mental note to mention it later. (ooc: and this DM thinks that posting what a PC is thinking when they can’t speak is a terrific way to provide information within the context of the story [as long as it’s not carried away]!) ………………
Hmerrin and Toston recall the WLA Chapterhouse leader is a man by the name of Anduin: this is probably his personal quarters. A quick look reveals that the arming stand is empty. (Know Local DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { It looks like Anduin is away on a trip, which would make sense that the door is locked and there was no fight here.} )
There still is the chest of drawers, amoire, and study desk that the Tide haven’t rifled through.
The rest of the WLA is deserted. As was previously thought: the killers seem to be long gone.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=9 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 4:26:00 PM
(Know Local 9)
“Well, we got two dead, the Headmaster missing, and some stolen documents,” Hmerrin sums up, sourly.
“My vote is get back to Shale House, check on Korgin, figure out how to get word to the WLA, and figure out what to do next.”
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=20 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 5:40:55 PM
(Local Know: 20) "Hey, it looks like Anduin, the boss guy is out of the office. We may have some explaining to do when he gets back. I don't think we should rifle through anything else but if we do I have a perfect Rifle... rifle, shotgun, bang song." "Or maybe he is away for a reason"... with that he began to sing rifle...rifle... shotgun bang.. as he dug into the chest of drawers.
"This feels like a bit of a dead end. I don't want to go through Anduin's effects, but this is a crime scene. I think it's worth investigating some of the things in this room to see if there's anything else that might help us find out who did this."
Desdichado gently takes a look through the furniture objects in the room, making a mental note to apologize to Anduin later.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=11 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 9:50:41 PM
"It's possible that Anduin fled and took the books with him," Sarge points out. "That might also explain why the door is locked. Hey, is there a secret passage anywhere in here?"
Sarge looks around, but isn't hopeful she can find a secret passage. You want an elf for that kind of thing.
[Perception 11]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 d20+1=11 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+5=21 ; Monday August 12th, 2019 11:52:21 PM
Assuming the WLA knowledge bonus works while Toston is in the chapterhouse he starts flipping through the books on Dirt City thinking about what he knows. (Know[Local]: 11)
Toston says, "I think Anduin is off on adventure. That would explain the lock door and lack of a struggle. I'll have to pay for his door later. I think we should check his effects for other evidence of missing things considering those 2 books are missing. I'm pretty sure those scrolls are Anduin's property so I don't feel right taking them."
Toston then takes his cone and turns his attention on the contents of the armoir, the desk and chest of drawers.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=24 ; Tuesday August 13th, 2019 4:12:51 AM
Seeing there is no danger in the house, Gaffer makes his way back to the window and flies out above the street, checking again for any lurking or incoming figures. (Perception: 24, 30 feet up)
Inside the WLA. (DM SteveK) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 2:58:08 PM
Hmerrin sums up the situation sourly, and suggests the next course of action is get back to Shale House and plan.
Wilford, when announced by Hmerrin and Toston that Anduin runs this WLA Chapterhouse, says it looks like Anduin is out of the office. Then he devolves into nonsensical mutterings that only a depraved gnomish tinker might understand. (ooc: there are no firearms in the Wold) As Wil rifles (verb: search through something in a hurried way in order to find or steal something) through the drawers, he finds spare clothes and the bottom drawer is actually a coffer! Coffer – 500 silver; 2,500 gold; 500 platinum, 500 assorted gemstones 50gp each
Desdichado feels that this is a dead end. Though weird about going through Anduin's effects, he justifies it by saying the chapterhouse is a crime scene, and that the paladin will apologize later. Dez only finds some spare clothing, a set of formal clothes, knick-knacks of no importance or interest, and some personal jewelry. gold chain pendant 150gp, sapphire ring 250gp
Sarge thinks it is possible that Anduin fled and took the books with him, maybe through a secret door? The dwarf, however, doesn’t find any secret entrance.
Toston knows the reason he is able to get an advantage when at a WLA Chapterhouse is because the chapterhouses have libraries and former or visiting adventurers about that can help with providing knowledge. Flipping through the books on Dirt City, the gnome is able to spot some common lore but nothing special. The dragon disciple imparts his opinion on why Anduin is absent, there aren’t any armor or weapons, and the door is locked. Not wanting to be light-fingered, he scans the rest of the room (taking 36 seconds to complete a 360 degree circle with a 60 degree cone) and finds nothing else magical in the room.
Gaffer-Hawk makes his way back to the window and flies out above the street, checking again for any lurking or incoming figures. Nothing found lurking, but he immediately spots a night patrol from House Wolf that is a block away and coming in this direction! (Gaffer only: Sense Motive DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Gaffer has a hunch that the patrol is acting normal; walking purposefully but not hurrying, and keeping eyes and bullseye lanterns on all streets and alleys.} )
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 9:32:28 PM
(Ooc: Wil is silly. Take it as gibberish only. He has a silly handler that likes wordplay;) “Oh.. ho.. ho” Wil says with surprise. We have coins. Do you think they were looking for this? It is something to find when you steal and kill. A motive maybe?”
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Tuesday August 13th, 2019 10:23:46 PM
Sarge peers over Wil's shoulder. "Maybe," she replies. "But if that stuff belongs to the WLA, we really shouldn't take it." She looks around. "Though we could take it back to Shale House to keep it safe."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Tuesday August 13th, 2019 11:11:39 PM
Desdichado agrees that it's best to go "lights out" and head back to Shale House. He's unsure of what the group has really found out here, and he's ready to debrief with the others and discuss what the next steps should be.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 74/74; AC:27/20/23- CMD 26 Wednesday August 14th, 2019 2:22:09 AM
Toston says, "I don't know. If we take all these valuables and we left evidence we were here might it be possible that we get framed for whatever happened here? Cogrim could have been left alive on purpose to lure us out here. Someone sends a tip to the Knives as some of us were spotted about earlier, they search Shale House and low and behold - hey look that is Anduin's property. Case closed we got ourselves a robbery turned sour. Granted Cogrim could testify as to the order of events but if something happens to him there goes our alibi and we end up set up. If that vision for the future the dryad shared is any indicator mayhap that was why we weren't shown when all our friends were murdered. We were setup for a crime we didn't commit and thus were unable to prevent whatever fate befell the city."
Seeing the incoming figures Gaffer hurries to swoop back into the building.
Not wasting time he reverts to his human form and warns the group. "There are House Wolf guards heading down this street. I'm not sure if they are aware something happened, but I don't think it will look good if we are found like this.
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:10:23 AM
Hmerrin starts as Gaffer takes human form, but gathers himself quickly.
"Yeah, time to leave. Leave the stuff, and let's get back to Korgin."
The young fighter grabs up his hook and rope, and heads for the front door, intent on getting back to Shale House.
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 4:59:49 PM
"I hate to leave this gold unprotected.. even from the Wolves but I hate to see us in more trouble. We did that once.. remember Toston." "I vote we take off and figure things out in the morning."
Inside the WLA. (DM SteveK) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 5:58:27 PM
(Sorry for the late and short post)
The arrival of human Gaffer puts the consideration of what to do into a time crunch.
Hmerrin and Toston are for leaving all stuff here and getting back to Shale House with as little evidence of their passage as possible. Hmerrin goes so far as to go downstairs and opening the front door to leave. Desdichado agreed with a lights out and back plan.
Sarge considers confiscating the treasure to protect it for Anduin.
Wilford hasn’t made a choice yet, and Gaffer seems just intent to have everyone ready to avoid the patrol. ....
The Tide needs to move and soon, or there will be another encounter....
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Wednesday August 14th, 2019 6:10:51 PM
Desdichado follows Hmerrin's lead and heads out the door.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) Wednesday August 14th, 2019 9:48:10 PM
Sarge has a brief flash of herself trying to explain the chest of coin to Wolf guards in the middle of the night. "Okay, leave it here," she agrees. "And let's skedaddle." She, too, heads out the door.
Toston tries to stealthily get out of there while trying to keep his eyes on his surroundings.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 85/85 AC:21(25)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/4 LL 9/9) d20+9=22 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 4:55:50 AM
Gaffer too hurries out the door, making sure it is closed behind the ground and following Toston's lead. (Stealth: 22)
Shale House. (DM SteveK) Thursday August 15th, 2019 4:52:58 PM
The heroes decide to skedaddle without taking any treasures.
Heading out the front door, the Tide moves out, trying to be quiet and avoid House Wolf patrols. They are only just around the corner at the end of the block when voices and noises raise behind the heroes. (Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {from the echoes, the Wolf patrol arrived in the alley at the back door.}) With a combination of other noises attracting more attention, knowing the street back to Shale House fairly well, and just dumb luck, the Tide makes it back to Shale House with no further incident.
Shale House is much as you left it, but things have calmed. The doors are barred, and the broken window has a board nailed up. A glance at the partly cloudy night sky and the sussurus of the waves against wharf, dock, and ship give some indication for what may come in the day ahead. (Know Nature DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { there are about 5 hours before dawn } Survival DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { it is likely to rain tomorrow} )
All heroes get 5,000xp and One Hero Point! (for saving Korgin and not stealing Anduin's stuff :)
Hmerrin(HP 109/109 AC:27 T:15 FF:23 CMD:27) d20+6=8 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+6=25 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 7:18:59 PM
Hmerrin moves along with the others, his mind obviously dwelling on the attack on the WLA.
[Perception 8, Survival 9, geez]
Arriving at Shale House, he tries the door. If its locked, he starts knocking, somewhat irritably.
"C'mon, its us. Let us in already."
The lad glances back at Wil and Toston. "There any courier or messenger services around here that won't just open up whatever we write and report it to all the Houses?" [Know Local 25 to think of one himself]
Sarge [AC 21; HP 61/61] (Kathy) d20+6=11 ; Thursday August 15th, 2019 10:52:51 PM
Sarge looks at Shale House. "Somebody's been securing the place," she says. "I guess that's good." If necessary, she adds her voice to Hmerrin's.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 102/102; AC:20/10/20 - CMD 23] Thursday August 15th, 2019 11:12:20 PM
"Well, what a homecoming. We weren't gone all that long, were we? Whoever boarded up the door might still be awake."
Toston says, "That was close. We just missed some Wolves who arrived in the alley by the back door. Also it looks like rain tomorrow. Anyone know how long we have until morning? Wonder if Cogrim boarded up the door? If so if he's still awake I'd like to have a talk with him. Anduin was obviously out of town but others weren't so fortunate. I want to know who else was staying at the chapter house so we can know who died and maybe investigate as to why they would be attacked. Maybe it was one of the other adventurers, not Cogrim who were the targets and Cogrim was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."
Wilford Grimly (HP:60/60; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=30 ; Friday August 16th, 2019 1:40:18 PM
Will tried to recall any late night couriers he may know (Know Local: 30) "There has to be someone. A grubber maybe that can get word to the Houses but why would the Houses care about a single WLA chapter?" "Are we locked out of our own house? Where did Cogrim go? Let me knock on the door. Maybe he is nearby and listening." Wil proceeds to knock on the door and listens.
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