Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Monday September 24th, 2018 6:53:44 PM
Owen responds to Yurr'Neshi: "It seems like this construct was here long before we planted our sapling."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Monday September 24th, 2018 7:46:15 PM
"Hmm but then how were we able to plant it where/when we did without running into the barrier?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday September 24th, 2018 7:57:43 PM
Armand bows and offers silent prayers at the statue.
"Does anyone remember this tree being in the area before? How close are we to the trade roads?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Monday September 24th, 2018 8:55:12 PM
Elyngael starts a fire and begins burning the tree, chopping up the bigger parts to add to the bonfire.
DM Jeremy Monday September 24th, 2018 10:25:45 PM
Upon seeing the ghostly children departing, you are certain that the foul magic is broken, and with the chopping down of the tree, you know that this evil is no longer a threat to the Wold. At first the wood from the tree doesn't want to burn, whither as a result of some lingering magic,or simply because the wood is green, it's impossible to say, but eventually, Elyngael is able to get it to ignite. The wood burns with a thick black and acrid smoke accompanied by the smell of burning rubber, and it burns with an intensity unusual for green wood. As you ponder the truth behind the tree/construct, and search your memories for any memory of the tree, you realize that the thing was indeed old, and yet for reasons that escape you, you have no memory of the tree. As you are preparing to depart, you see a cloud of dust, coming from the direction of the Tree of Parting, as it gets closer, you begin to see the silhouette of a horse and rider, and as the rider gets closer, you recognize the livery of the rider as that of a guard from the tree. He brings an urgent request to return home, as a dignitary from Fair Meadows has arrived seeking audience with the Tree Wardens, and refuses to talk to anyone but the Wardens. The Guard informs you that the dignitary has a room at the Tree Top Tavern, and he awaits your arrival.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Tuesday September 25th, 2018 10:01:53 AM
Atlas is happy to see the spirits set free, and even happier to see that they are needed back at the Tree. "It has been a weird day. Let's hurry back and see what this is all about." Atlas mounts Sabre, gives him a tight squeeze and races home.
------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooc: Sorry for the missed posts, had another bout of illness that threw me off. Every year when the kids go back to school it knocks me out.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday September 25th, 2018 5:43:36 PM
Armand mounts up. "Okla, Ariel, we ride!" And starts riding back to the Tree, while wondering how long they'd been gone from the Tree with the whole mysterious wall of blinking back.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:58/59 Tuesday September 25th, 2018 5:55:49 PM
'Osul returns to The Tree with the slower wardens, and joins up at the Tripple T.
On the way back he asks, "Fair Meadows... isn't that in Cinnamon Valley?"
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Tuesday September 25th, 2018 8:39:51 PM
Owen is visibly startled and worried by this news. "There's one in the Contested Kingdoms, I know."
He hastens back to the Tree.
DM Jeremy Tuesday September 25th, 2018 9:16:50 PM
The party makes haste for home, and arrives at the Tree just before dark, you head directly to the Tree Top Tavern, and after asking Ciyradyl, she leads you to the dignitary's room.
A knock on the door summons a human male in his early 30's, who introduces himself as Caleb Amethyst, he invites you in, and offers you a seat, and before she leaves he asks Ciyradyl to bring food and beverages for everyone, and to add it to his bill. Moments later, servants arrive with a cart full of food, the finest the tavern has to offer, as well as a flagon or two of ale, and a decanter or two of wine.
After a fine meal, and over a glass of after dinner port, Caleb addresses the Wardens. I was asked by my lord to first address the one known as Owen Marcellus. Owen, your homeland, the Fair Meadows has a new lord in it's capital city, Stonebriar. He is a hard, but just and fair man named Hiram Tubalcain. He invites you and the Tree Wardens to his citadel, to see for yourself, what the place of your birth has become under his leadership.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Tuesday September 25th, 2018 9:44:47 PM
Elyngael arrives at the Tree Top Tavern with the others, and enjoys the fine repast. She listens to Caleb and waits to see Owen's reaction to his invitation.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:58/59 d20+23=37 ; d20+11=22 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 8:23:18 AM
'Osul watches with interest. Not particularly taken by the finery and trappings, 'Osul is looking for subtext. Perception: 37, Sense Motive: 22
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:28:07 AM
Atlas tries to put on his best face, but this group knows it cannot last for long. He hates pompous politicians, nobles, and anyone else that thinks they are better than others. Flaunting how much coin you have in your pockets, like this man is, just sets him off. He ensures that anything he eats, he does so with a little extra open mouth chewing, and when he speaks he makes it a bit more rough than he normally would. He avoids making eye contact with Armand, knowing he wouldn't approve.
Once the man speaks to Owen, Atlas speaks up, "Owen, I would love to see your homeland, and it seems like your homeland might need to see us. I have much more to say, but I would like to save that for private." He looks over at the man. "No offense intended, but I don't know you and you give a certain impression."
Atlas lets Owen, Armand, and the others dig deeper into the conversation with Caleb, knowing that if he did so he would likely screw something up.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=13 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 5:34:18 PM
The first thing that pops into Armand's mind is "It's a trap!" Perhaps his experiences with Gaston have jaded him on nobles.
"What you say is perhaps most pertinent to Owen. Why would a leader of a distant land want the Wardens to visit?" He asks of Caleb. Diplomacy 13 (d20+10), apparently Armand is not being too diplomatic.
Armand will turn to the group, "I admit I know nothing of Fair Meadows, Stonebriar, or Hiram Tubalcain. Have any of you heard of anything?" Armand has no ranks in knowledge geography or knowledge nobles.
Elyngael cannot think of anything about this country. She probably has never been there.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+3=8 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+11=16 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:41:59 PM
Knowledge geography DC 8
Racking his brain Neshi cannot seem to remember a thing about Fair Meadows or Stonebriar or anything about the mentioned area..
He eats and listens for a good while and then pipes in after Armand has finished.
Diplomacy 30 (natural 20!! Intimidate DC 16
"So friend, How did this change of leadership come about? and how long ago? I mean who is this Hiram Tubalcain and where did he come from? Why of a sudden does he need/want to speak with Owen and the rest of the Wardens? Certainly he has better things to do than just host a raggamuffin group such as ours?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+15=27 ; d20+12=20 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2018 10:49:49 PM
Owen narrows his eyes. "Yes, how did Tubalcain take control? The Contested Kingdoms are just that, but the way a lord comes to power says a lot about his nature. And what need has this lord of a traveling scholar?"
Owen thinks on whether he has heard of either Caleb Amethyst or Hiram Tubalcain before. Knowledge (Local, Nobility): 27, 20.
DM Jeremy Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11:36:47 PM
Elyngael waits for Owen to respond before forming an opinion, and she has no knowledge of either Fair Meadows, or it's capital Stonebriar.
'Osul isn't won over by the fine meal, but instead tries to ascertain any information he can get from their host, as well as try to get a read on him. The perception check reveals a few things. First, 'Osul notices that Caleb's hands are the callused hands of a warrior, and secondly, he notices hanging in the corner of the room, a well worn, but well repaired cloak with a Mailed Fist membership badge pinned to it, as well as a long bow, long sword, and breastplate, all are simple and unadorned in anyway, but appear to be of high quality. The weapons and armor also show signs of much use, though they have been well taken care of. The sense motive leads 'Osul to believe that Caleb is feeling slightly uncomfortable, and that he is completely loyal to his lord, also, he appears sincerer and truthful.
Atlas decides that Caleb is a nobleman, and tries to be as obnoxious has he can without upsetting Armand, then indicates that he would like to speak to his companions in private.
Armand thinks it may be a trap, and asks why a leader from a distant land would want them to visit.
Neshi asks about Hiram Tubalcain, and why he might want the Wardens to visit
Owen tries to remember either Caleb or Lord Hiram, and he vaguely remembers Hiram being mentioned as a newly hired general shortly before he was able to escape his conscription, but has really no point of reference for either Lord Hiram or Caleb
Caleb realizes what Atlas is trying to accomplish, and he bust out laughing, with the laughter of one who just heard the punch line of a good joke. “I must apologize”, he says as he removes his robes of office, revealing normal clothing underneath, high quality to be certain, but nothing resembling the clothing of a nobleman, “like my lord, I am a warrior, and have no family tree of influence”. “I only wear these trappings, because lord Hiram asked me to, and I can think of no greater honor than to serve him”.
“For most of my adult life, I served under Colonel Hiram Tubalcain of Tiger Company in the Mailed Fist, and over the years, I have grown to love and respect the man, with the love only true brothers in arms share”. “After the recent downsizing within the Mailed Fist, my lord found himself without a job, and so he excepted a generals position within the previous lord's army, completely unaware of his evil bent”. “When he finally realized the kind of man he was working for, he rallied the military to himself, and performed a coup”. “Once the evil lord was disposed, the other generals, and high ranking officers insisted he take the lordship, a position, he never wanted, but takes very seriously”.
“As to why my lord would desire your presence, I could only speculate, but rest assured, he has noble intentions, and a valid reason”.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday September 27th, 2018 7:19:07 AM
Armand considers Caleb's words.
"Tell me Caleb, what does Hiram Tubalcain call himself, Lord, King, Regent, Protector?"
Armand turns to his companions and then back to Caleb. "I'm afraid I know little of your realm. What do you see as your countries greatest threat? How long is it to travel from here to there? What does your country most need to become prosperous?"
Armand takes his journal out and begins writing.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+10=23 ; d20+6=21 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 10:07:02 AM
Atlas sits back and listens to the questions while looking the man over some more. He relaxes a little knowing that the man is not a noble, but he hasn't had great experiences with the Mailed Fist either. For now he holds his tongue, watching and waiting, continuing to monitor everything.
---------------------------------------------------------- Perception: 1d20+10=23 Sense Motive: 1d20+6=21
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+15=27 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 3:37:24 PM
Owen considers any knowledge he may have of the Tiger Company's exploits and reputation. Knowledge (Local): 27.
Then he speaks: "Tell me, Caleb, what has become of Fair Meadows, in your view, under Tubalcain?" As Caleb responds, Owen looks about at the rest of the Wardens and subtly nods. He's willing to respond to this summons.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:58/59 d20+23=43 ; d20+11=23 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 5:49:24 PM
'Osul is more comfortable watching the current conversation run its course, but he continues to pay attention, and not just to Caleb.
Perception: 43, Sense Motive: 23
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20=14 ; Thursday September 27th, 2018 6:23:04 PM
Neshi watches and waits keeping tabs on Caleb and trying to figure out if there are any apparent or not so apparent ulterior motives. sense motive DC 14
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Thursday September 27th, 2018 8:27:29 PM
Elyngael listens to all the questions and silently agrees that they are valid. She also admires Caleb's reticence and his obvious loyalty, but can't stay silent any longer. "Do you carry a map of your lands? What type of weather do you experience? Types of animals? Forgive me - my Ranger's curiosity gets the best of me at times. I mean no disrespect to you or your liege."
DM Jeremy Thursday September 27th, 2018 10:05:59 PM
Armand asks about Hiram Tubalcain's title, as well as, Fair Haven's greatest threats, and needs, as well as, how far Fair Meadows is from the Tree.
Atlas is a little more congeal upon learning neither Caleb nor Hiram are nobility but he isn't so sure about the Mailed Fist, his Perception and Sense Motives checks reveal basically the same things 'Osul discovered last post.
Owen tries to remember anything about Tiger Company, and remembers hearing that they are known for their acts of valor, with a reputation of coming to the aid of those in need, He asks how the lands are fairing under Lord Hiram, before he gives a nod to his companions, let them know he is willing to meet Lord Hiram.
'Osul is far more comfortable with the current conversation, but he still is on the alert, however, other than seeing Owen give the nod of approval, he doesn't discern any new information, except that Caleb is a man of wealth, most likely earned as a soldier.
Neshi tries to determine if Caleb has any ulterior motives, and is fairly certain he is as he seems.
Elyngael seems to like the current line of questioning, as well as Caleb's Loyalty, then she let's her “Ranger's Curiosities” get the better of her as she asks about the climate and the animals found in Fair Meadows, as well as if he had a map of the lands.
Caleb ponders for a moment, than says, “Please don't think I'm acting cagey, I wish to be as forthright as I can, but at the same time I have no wish to upset my Lord by sharing things he would consider secrets of state, as such, I must think about my answers before sharing”. “Our greatest threat, at least that I'm aware of, would be the raids on our southern border by Lord Childress's men, as a result our forces are constantly on patrol”. “In spite of that, the nation is prospering under Lord Hiram, who uses the official title “Lord Protector”, A title he chose to remind himself of his duty to the people”. “He only taxes the bare minimum to keep the military in service, and as a result the people needs are met in abundance, and hunger seems to be a thing of the past”. “As one who has only lived in Fair Meadows for a few years, I am no expert, and I'm sure Owen could tell you more about the floral and Fauna than I, however, as a fellow Ranger, I can say that the land lives up to its name as it is a temperate climate,and as far as the eye can see, you see rolling hills and vast prairie lands”. “The grasses are bespectacled with every color of wild flower you can imagine, and to say that it is breath taking would be an understatement”.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Friday September 28th, 2018 10:31:33 AM
Atlas holds as long as he can, he likes what he hears, but his innate distrust of people that rule is hard to shake. However, after watching his group nod one after another he finally concedes. "Owen, I am looking forward to seeing your homeland. I feel that it will bring us all even closer. Shall we leave this afternoon or wait until the morning?"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Friday September 28th, 2018 5:42:34 PM
Neshi listens and listens and while he feels Caleb is fairly forthright, something about this whole thing stinks to high heaven.
"Well If your lord views his greatest threat to be this lord Childress's and his men, then pray tell what is it that he needs to see us about? It is not like we can face down a small army? Not that we would as that is a political issue and normally I do not believe we play the politic game."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=21 ; Friday September 28th, 2018 8:05:15 PM
Armand takes in the nods, the opinions, the comments. Everything goes into his journal for the scholars's society. Armand waits for Caleb to go to the bathroom. If he doesn't appear to be going that way soon, Armand will take matters into his own hands. "Excuse me Caleb I would like to discuss some things with the Wardens briefly." Diplomacy 21 (d20+10)
"As I see it, there are a couple of reasons to go. First, Owen left us a while back to try to get back to his family and see how they were doing. He didn't make it there. I think we as a group should go just to get Owen's wife and kids and re-locate them to the Tree."
He pauses briefly. "Second we could always use it as a scouting trip for future trade routes for the Tree. After all that's what we did when we went to the Scab and did the job for that Drow Lady Eclyndryl."
OOC See Volume 8 Along Came a Spider. - Sorry no one seems to have written up a summary of that adventure.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Friday September 28th, 2018 8:18:14 PM
Elyngael is ready to go. "This journey appears to have more advantages than not. Of course, there will be risks - any journey has them. I agree with Armand that we need to help Owen reach his family. Finding new paths and scouting new lands sounds like a Wardens' job to me." She turns to Caleb, "Fair Meadows sounds almost too good to be true. Are there any dangers we might expect to encounter on the way there?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:58/59 Friday September 28th, 2018 11:46:32 PM "I guess all that is left to determine is if there are plans to depart by some magical means this evening, or if we will get underway after daybreak. We should let our people know our plans either way."
DM Jeremy Saturday September 29th, 2018 8:15:07 AM
Atlas is finally won over, and wants to know if they should leave right away, or in the morning (OOC: it's around 8:00pm)
Neshi is convinced that something isn't right, and again asks Caleb why they are being summoned, claiming the Wardens won't get involved in a war with Lord Childress.
Armand asks for a chance to speak to his friends in private, which Caleb glad obliges, then he tells the Wardens the reasons why they should go.
Elyngael is ready to go, believing it's the job of the Tree Wardens to search out new lands and boldly go were no man has gone before! (Sorry, couldn't help myself.) and then asks Caleb if there will be any dangers along the way.
'Osul wants to make sure they let their people know they are heading out, and wonders if they should use mundane or magical means to travel. He also asks if they should leave now or wait until morning.
“As it's getting late, I would suggest that we wait until morning to make our departure, however the means of transportation I leave to you, as I have no means to teleport, if that's your method of choice”, Caleb declares. He than answers Elygael, “Well, this is the Wold, one can always run into danger, but I can honestly say I arrived unmolested on my way here, so as to that, I would say the path is as safe as it can be”. Trying to relieve Neshi's misgivings, Caleb says, “I can't, for the life of me, believe that Lord Hiram would invite you to his citadel to try to gain your fighting prowess, he has a highly trained military for those purposes, but as I said before, his true intentions are unknown to me, he simply sent me here to offer an invitation to come and visit”. “I confess that my lord rarely does anything without a reason, but I am in the dark as to what that may be in this situation”.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday September 29th, 2018 6:53:16 PM
As they head to the HQ for the night Armand asks Owen, "Do you think there will be in trouble with your having left the Iron Fists? Is there any possible repercussions we should be prepared for?"
Armand will sleep and then be ready to head off in the morning.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Saturday September 29th, 2018 8:13:27 PM
Elyngael agrees that morning will be the best time to leave. "Caleb how many days did it take you to get here? Did you ride or walk? I'm afraid I did not see your actual arrival."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Monday October 1st, 2018 12:10:55 AM
Atlas heads back with the group for the night. "Something is fishy, but it doesn't feel like a trap. More like our services are needed and for some reason it is on the down low. Don't get me wrong, I'm the first to question everyone's intentions, but Owen is a friend and I know that if my home land was under new rule and I was called back for some reason that he would be right by my side. As long as the Tree is safe, I'm up for the trip to ensure all is well."
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:58/59 Monday October 1st, 2018 12:28:56 AM "That sounds like my first trip here, Caleb. Maybe something is watching over you?"
'Osul begs his leave, chatting with his companions as they return to their home, before reading themselves to depart in the morning.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Monday October 1st, 2018 2:52:31 PM
I am all for the trip and helping Owen and his family, but I agree with Atlas something strange is afoot. I also think that we should leave in the morning.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+9=19 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 5:29:54 PM
Owen says "Very well, we'll leave in the morning. By the way, Caleb, it might help us be comfortable if we knew what Tubalcain looks like: he'd be humanized by it, rather than being a distant, intimidating lord. Do you have an image of him that we could have, on coin of the realm, in a pamphlet, or the like?"
After Caleb has departed, Owen casts Scrying on Hiram Tubalcain, using the image to provide a connection if Caleb gave the Wardens one. Hiram must make a DC 19 Will save or be scried upon, but he gets either a +5 or +3 bonus because we only have secondhand knowledge of him (+3 if Caleb gives us an image of him).
Spell Resistance check: 19.
DM Jeremy d20+7=23 ; Monday October 1st, 2018 10:58:04 PM
A few of the Wardens are still a little unsure about the reasoning behind the trip, in spite of Caleb's multiple attempts to set their minds at ease, but they all agree that the trip is something they must do. Owen asks for something with an image of Hiram Tubalcain, and attempts scrying Hiram, but isn't able to get a lock on him
“Why certainly”, Caleb responds to Owen. Reaching into his pouch, he pulls out a gp with the image of a 40 something male with a military haircut, with a stern but pleasant look on his face. To Elyngael he answers, "It took me a bit over a week to get here, and I rode my horse, Talkon, he's actually more then a horse to me, he's my companion, as well”. To 'Osul he responds, “It is my hope and prayer that lord Gargul is always looking out for me, but if he's the one who kept me safe on the journey here, I know not, and yes this is my first time visiting the Tree of Parting”.
In the morning, the Wardens find Caleb, ready to go with his horse/companion Talkon whom he mounts with the ease of one who is well acquainted with the saddle. He greets The Wardens with a Hearty “Good Morning!”, and adds, “Shall we be off”, before he gives a verbal command to Talkon, and just like that, the Tree Wardens are off to face their next adventure.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Monday October 1st, 2018 11:57:41 PM
A night of rest and Atlas is in good spirits in the morning. As he prepares Sabre for the ride he says to no one in particular, "This Caleb guy is winning me over, I like his style."
He mounts his war horse and rides up next to Caleb, asking questions that drive to the details of the coup and life in the area. He's also not shy about sharing his opinions with Caleb. "So, I'm not one to really follow a person, it just doesn't make sense to me. I will fight for a cause, but a person? We all put our pants on one leg at a time. You seem like a practical man, why do you follow another like you do?"
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 7:41:00 AM
Setting himself up for long travel, Neshi is careful setting up his pack and such as to allow ease of movement during the travel time.As they depart moves to the front and right to take a scouting position.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:34:13 PM
Armand mounts off and joins the group. He is content to let others lead and scout.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+31=34 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 5:55:25 PM
In the pre-dawn 'Osul finds a nice spot amongst the outer branches to meditate. After he returns to the Wardenhouse, grabs a few things, and moves with the team to meet up with Caleb and Talkon. He takes a moment or two assess the weather ahead, before determining a preferred travelling shape.
Survival (inc. TTT and Forest Walking): 34 - usually good for 6 days ahead if not restricted by Godly influence. Spells will be updated before my next post. No point continuing to have my all of my gardening spells.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=28 ; Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 8:50:20 PM
Elyngael is mounted and riding while she follows Khan who is running ahead. They're both happy to feel the excitement of a journey again. Elyngael veers to the front left of the party (to avoid upsetting Yurr'Neshi) and checks the land for signs of enemies or hazards ahead (Survival d20+15=28).
DM Jeremy Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 10:00:25 PM
Atlas seems to be warming up to Caleb, though he has a hard time understanding why anyone would follow another person, and asks him why he chooses to follow Hiram,
Neshi takes the front right scouting position
Armand is content letting others take the lead
'Osul determines that the weather should be lovely for the next few days
Elyngael takes the front left scouting position
Caleb answers Atlas, “Well, I guess I follow Lord Hiram, because he leads by example. I've never seen him ask anyone to do that which he wouldn't do himself, and he has a gift for delegating, seeming to always find the best in people, and putting the right people in the appropriate job”.
The trip to Fair Meadows goes without any problems, (maybe Lord Gargul is looking out for Caleb after all) and after 7 days on the trail, you cross the border into Fair Meadows. The country side consists of lovely rolling hills, and prairie lands as far as the eye can see. The grasses seem to come in several shades of green, and littering the grassy fields are a multitude of wild flowers, representing every color in the rainbow. You spot a herd of bison off in the distance, and a jack rabbit crosses your path. To say the lands are picturesque would be an understatement.
After a few hours, you can spot Stonebriar in the distance. As the capital city of Fair Meadows, Stonebriar is a moderately sized city, and from a distance you can see why it got it's name, as it built into, and on top a rocky outcropping. At the top of the outcropping, you can see the citadel, which is constructed out of a light blue stone.
OOC, Shane will be covering for me the rest of the week, as I will be camping with my wife, but I'll be back Monday
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 11:50:16 PM
Owen gives a grim smile upon entering his homeland. "It's bittersweet to return home. This beautiful countryside.... There used to be many more homesteads and tilled fields before war and conscription made the fair meadows return."
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:39:57 AM
'Osul nods in agreement with Owen, and continues taking in the occasionally interupted serenity.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 2:08:20 PM
Atlas is inspired by the scenery, "I would never wish war and conscription, but the result in nature is stunning. If I don't retire at the Tree then I might do it here. Is the city as beautiful as the countryside or is it more like Plateau City?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 5:22:26 PM
Armand looks around and tries to get a sense of population in the place. Are there farms nearer to town? Are there mines in the mountains? What makes the city grow economically?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 5:28:18 PM
Owen responds to Atlas' question: "The city can change a fair amount based on its ruler. It may give us more insight into Tubalcain's character."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 6:39:19 PM
Yurr'Neshi is probably as relaxed as you have ever seen him at you pass through the rolling hills fields and open meadows. In fact I suppose you might be mistaken but there may well be a continuous purr emanating from him.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 9:16:06 PM
Elyngael is mentally mapping their journey as they ride. She is impressed with the country, but wants to make sure she notes landmarks and directions for future reference. She smiles quietly at the sight of Khan occasionally pouncing and rolling around in the verdant grass.
Shane P Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 10:45:44 PM
Caleb is happy to answer, Most of the industry around here revolves around farming and logging. We produce a good bit of produce, but we also grow textile fibres as well, cotton, flax. The logging, well that's done under the direction of the local druid sect. See we back up to the Culver wood. we don't produce a lot of tonnage per year, but our woods are prime quality beryls and other decorative woods. the last lord was an idiot, he tried to control the whole lot and wound up almost choking the life out of all of it. The Colonel, I think he had a class in economics or something, was the darnedest thing...he threw out all the rules and regulations and just told the people to go out and make it happen...and thats what they did. our Gross domestic product has grown 30% per year since he did that. There is plenty of work here, we don't have enough folks to do it all. the last lord was as wasteful of mens lives as he was of their livelihood.
b]Owen sees fallow fields it's true, but he sees new construction going up all over the place as well the fields won't be fallow long at this rate.
Atlas: Stonebriar was a beatiful town at one time, but the ravages of a greedy cruel lord and war have left it badly in need of some TLC. the town is named for a 12 ft stone wall that surrounds the town, legend has it that the wall was there before the town was there. it's overgrown with vines and briars, the architecture is classic Wattle and Daub construction, whitewashed and the timbers on most of the houses have been carved in various designs from the fanciful to the historic. at one point this would have been a very pleasant and beautiful place, but many of the buildings are in disrepair, and even the occupied ones show signs of haveing been repaired hastily and not whitewashed to match. on the hill is the keep, madeof cut stone with a good wall. other buldings, the church, the granaries are made of stone. there is new construction going on all over the place tough, so it may not be long until the place is pleasant again.
Armand: stonebriar seems to have between 7 to 12 thousand people in it. looks like agriculture is the main staple. apparently, there are farming communities surrounding stonebriar, they bring their goods here to sell.
‘Osul: just enjoys the ride.
Elyngael the road system here consists of dirt tracks for the most part, as you get closer to Stonebriar you see crews putting in a macadam road, following the road you just came down.
Yurr'Neshi likes this place as well.
Caleb takes you to the Keep, he shakes everybody's hand and takes his leave, shortly after turning all of you over to a steward who shows you to your rooms and offers to have baths drawn up and dinner sent up if needed.
After clean up and a good meal, of potatoes au gratin, Roast Beef, beets and fresh bread, with an adequate but not excessive time to relax afterwards, The Steward informs you that Colonel Tubalcain will see you all now.
you are escorted to the lord's office, it looks to have once been opulently apportioned, but no longer the room is fairly spartan, a board holds a bunch of medals for various deeds of valour, there are also mementoes to places travelled and battles fought. a suite of well cared for but well-used armour and weapons graces one wall.
Hiram himself is rather striking, his features are sharp, his ears a bit too big, his sandy brown hair is starting to go to gray, his eyebrows are black, but his eyes. he has eyes so blue as to be almost white. He does not smile, but you feel welcomed and at ease by him. He stands as you enter and put the sheaf of papers down he was reading. you notice he has rather small delicate hands.
Welcome! I trust you aren't too worn out from your journey? I would have liked to give you a day or so of rest, but I've a pressing issue I need your help with.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:23:13 AM "Please, do go on.", adds 'Osul, trying not to break Hiram's cadence.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Thursday October 4th, 2018 11:22:28 AM
Atlas is impressed, it isn't every day that you walk into the home of someone of this stature and it isn't filled with art and fancy stuff. Atlas lets his guard down a little and is open to hearing what the Colonel has to say. "It is a pleasure to meet you Colonel, and thank you for your hospitality. I have never been to your realm before, so this has been a nice journey. However, it sounds like we are pressed for time, and to be honest, I am very curious how we can help you when you have so many other resources at your finger tips."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=29 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 7:57:58 PM
Armand tries to ease the parties way through the meeting. Diplomacy 29 (d20+10)
"Greetings Lord Protector." Armand bows slightly. "Your hospitality is most gracious. Please explain what so skilled and versatile a person as yourself would need from ourselves."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=33 ; Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:03:59 PM
Elyngael appreciates the nice welcome and meal. She looks around for Caleb in the meeting room. Colonel Tubelcain's appearance is a study in contrasts somewhat like the country they are in. She tries to listen to his request for help as she looks around more closely (perception d20+15=33).
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:04:58 PM
Neshi goes along staying toward the rear watching judging and listening.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Thursday October 4th, 2018 9:17:37 PM
Owen waits to see what Tubalcain has to say.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Friday October 5th, 2018 2:40:48 PM
Atlas smiles as Armand speaks up, then whispers to Owen, "We should give him an official title, Ambassador of the Wardens or something like that. He is really perfecting the art"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Friday October 5th, 2018 5:27:53 PM waits to see how his diplomatic skills go.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Friday October 5th, 2018 5:50:17 PM
Pets Khan while waiting to see what she can see.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Friday October 5th, 2018 5:50:27 PM
Owen smiles in response to Atlas' suggestion, and returns with "Let's see how it's received before we give him an appellation."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Friday October 5th, 2018 8:58:05 PM
Neshi leans against a wall and watches.
Shane P Friday October 5th, 2018 11:01:42 PM
ooc: Sorry ya'll, work kept me late last night.
The Colonel nods, to business then, My men, and I do mean all my men, are all out on the southern border interdicting attempted raids by Lord Childress into our lower farming communites. The shires sole constable is a holdover from the last Lord, and while I don't think he is complicit in the current troubles, he is without a doubt the stupidest, laziest, and most drunken individual I have ever had the displeasure of meeting, I quite paying him 3 months ago, but apparently he's getting enough graft from somewhere or he's so slovenly the hasn't noticed the deficit...I really don't think he has the ambition to work extortion.
All this is leading up to the fact that we seem to have a cult operating in Fair Meadows. blood sacrifices and all the lot. .I was told that your group specialized in solving problems like this, and besides, there was someone here that wanted to meet you beside me. The secretary I hired away from the library is awful good, but she obsesses about the Tree Wardens way too much.
He rings a bell on his desk and from a door to the side of his office an attractive dark hair woman in her 30’s wearing glasses walks in carrying a file of paperwork. ‘You called sir?...she stops...drops the papers, her hands come to her mouth and tears come to her eyes..OWEN! She runs to him and throws her arms around him.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Saturday October 6th, 2018 10:25:00 AM
Armand scratches his head momentarily. "I'm sorry when you say the shire has one constable do you mean for your entire kingdom, or do you mean on your southern border where the army is located?" He pauses, "Of do you mean you have but one policeman for your entire kingdom and he can't find this cult?"
Armand takes out his journal. "Now you say there is a cult and blood sacrifices and the like. Can you be more specific, are they sacrificing humans or animals? Where are these sacrifices taking place? Are there people missing?"
Armand raises his eyebrows as the strange woman throws herself at Owen.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Saturday October 6th, 2018 5:13:48 PM
Elyngael is shocked when the dark haired woman grabs Owen. She watches for Owen's reaction in case the embrace is unwanted. "Colonel you do hire unusual people! Has she been researching the cults in the library?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Sunday October 7th, 2018 8:04:46 AM
'Osul lets Armand do the talking, even when 'Owen is hampered.
He takes the moments to start splitting the tales of the constable, Lord Childress, and the cult into separate compartments for consideration.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Sunday October 7th, 2018 11:31:43 PM
Owen looks up sharply as Tubalcain mentions the library, then stands in shock as Isabel enters the room. He throws his arms around her and twirls her lightly off the floor. "Isabel, I...." He pauses, at a loss, then resumes: "I have missed you more than words can say."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+10=21 ; Monday October 8th, 2018 10:26:47 AM
Atlas listens, chuckles at Armand's list of questions, and then grins broadly as Owen is squeezed to death. "Owen, please introduce us to your beautiful lady friend...once you can breathe again."
Atlas observes the reaction of the Colonel as she embraces Owen. Is he jealous, impatient, happy for her?
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Monday October 8th, 2018 3:04:21 PM
Grinning at Owen and his lady, Neshi too is interested in what he will hear about this cult.
I would add a few questions to my friend here indicating Armand, like: Where is this cult located?, how many of them are there? and What is it exactly that you want us to do?
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Monday October 8th, 2018 5:19:02 PM
'Osul waits patiently, looking at other items about the room.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Monday October 8th, 2018 5:31:44 PM
Owen continues to be distracted from the conversation.
Shane P Monday October 8th, 2018 9:24:57 PM Owen old memories resurface, her feel, her smell, a million little things, they all lock into place, the hair on your arms rises, and tears come to your eyes. this was a different life, but a life you loved more than you could let on, even to yourself. her words come in a rush, through the tears and the kisses(it's a rush of words, long and drawn out, I'm going to sum up). the old lord withdrew funding for the library and she had to move most of the books to the house and the houses of friends. he tired to say you deserted, but nobody believed him or blamed you, he was trash. I had no work since the library closed down, so i started a book exchange and did some Scrivner work, when Hiram took over he put me to work as his secretary, that's where i got word of you and the Wardens, Oh Gods! Simon! Simon has grown so much! he is so smart, and he wont let anyone talk about his father. he's at home in bed, when you get home he'll be so excited! she goes on with many different tales, family, friends. it looks as though she's going to give you all the news of the region.
Atlas: if you had to describe the Colonels look it would be the look of a Father whos daughter just found her true love.
Armand: Tubalcain looks from the embracing couple to you, for the whole shire, he had some press ganged deputies, but there is very little crime here, and I let them go, they were as useless a he is. As soon as my secretary disentangles herself from your man, she has a docket on the attacks.
[b] ‘Osul: listens and parses the information given.
Elyngael cautiously watches the woman, ready to give aid should she be attack...oh...maybe she needs help...Owen seems...rather excited...
Yurr'Neshi asks a few pertinent questions. Hiram, shrugs...if I knew where they were I could detach a squad to go take care of them, but I cant spare a squad for a protracted search. as to numbers...we know it's more than one and less the 50, that's about the gist of it...like I said, Mrs. Marcellus has a docket.
At the Colonel's insistence, she disengages from Owen with a smile that lights up the room like the sun. Still grinning like a fool and showing great dexterity she opens and pages through a file all the while holding on to Owens' hand.
There have been 4 attacks in the last 2 months. the first was some slaughtered animals in makeshift altar, they started 2 months ago. the temple of Gargul has been vandalized a soldier on leave thought he saw something and we've had some folk go missing under suspicious circumstances. she seems to get into the briefing and lets go of Owens hand to start passing out papers with pertinent info on them. she has beautiful handwriting.
sacrifices seem to be dedicated to Gargul, graffiti at church is gargul related, the Soldier who saw something lost consciousness as he went to investigate. Head priest at the church has reported some of his congregation missing.
After the party has digested the admittedly scanty clues Hiram and Mrs Marcellus answer any questions they party might have and then The Colonel asks. do you think you can handle it?
DM Jeremy Monday October 8th, 2018 10:08:04 PM
Armand asks for clarification, and is slightly shocked by Isabel's entrance.
Elyngael is also shocked by Isabel's entrance and asks Tubelcain about her.
'Osul lets others do the talking as he tries to digest what the Colonel has already said.
Owen is over come with joy with the reuniting with his wife.
Atlas seems pleased that Owen is reunited with his wife, and watches for signs of displeasure from Hiram.
Neshi asks some questions about the cult.
“Oh Owen, I've missed you so”, Isabel says with tears of joy running down her cheeks, “So much has changed, the previous lord defunded the library, and we were forced to close it. I was able to secure your books and such, but times were tough before the coup, however, the Colonel hired me as his secretary, which has more than provided for me and the boy, and I believe the Colonel will reopen the library after these difficulties are over”. “Our son, by the way. is healthy and growing like a weed, he'll be so happy to see you”, She continues.
“Miss Marcellus”, Hiram interrupts, “When you're done reuniting with your husband, would you mind relating the current events to the Tree Wardens” “I'm sorry lord”, Isabel reacts, “I will share what we know now”. “There have been 4 attacks in the last 2 months”, she begins, “They seem to be some twisted attempt to please Lord Gargul, and although none of the attacks have happened in Stonebriar, we believe the perpetrators, have detailed knowledge of the guards movements”, she continues. “The other night the temple of Gargul was vandalized, the vandals left graffiti and threatening letters that claim they are preaching heresy. A city guard thought he saw something, but was knocked unconscious before he could identify anyone”.
“Thank you Miss Marcellus”, Hiram says with a nod of approval. Then to the wardens he says, “As I've already shared, the shire constable is worse than useless, and I would be in your debt if you could smoke out these evil doers, before my people begin to panic, and/or embrace these corrupt teachings”. “Please feel free to use the citadel as a base of operations during your investigations, I give you complete authority to preform your investigating as you seem fit, though I suggest talking to the priests at the temple of Gargul in the morning, as they may be able to give you some clues as to where to begin.
OCC. Everyone gets 5000xp for good role playing
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:12:55 AM
'Osul adds his thanks, thinking that the cold... mellow light of day will make for seeing the picture more simple.
———————————————————— OOC: I'm still chuckling at Lynette's "Pets Khan while waiting to see what she can see.", which my mind auto corrected to "PET Scan - while waiting to see what she can see." But now I have Hiram's complicity, with "and we've had some folk go missing under suspicious circumstances.". Well, why did he/they? Maybe he could just have some folk suddenly reappear in circumstances - suspicious or otherwise. That takes organisation, and Hiram heads the central organisation here. My thoughts of course, not 'Osuls.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+13=30 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 7:34:30 AM
Armand politely waits until Owen and his wife can get back on topic.
"Blood sacrifice to Gargul? That seems most bizarre." Knowledge Religion 30, is there any history of Gargul having blood sacrifices or perhaps any other god wanting blood sacrifices?
"In addition to questioning the priests of Gargul and examining the church I would also like to investigate the scenes and alters where the earlier sacrifices took place."
Armand looks at Atlas and gives a smile. "I also think we should question this constable that refuses to retire. He may have more information than he lets on." Still looking at Atlas and smiling.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Tuesday October 9th, 2018 2:52:32 PM
Atlas smiles at Armand, "Good cop/bad cop? I'm in if you are!"
He turns back to the Colonel, "How thoroughly did you question the guard that was knocked out? That is a common approach to save a person's cover, so there is a chance they are in on it. You mentioned that they have knowledge of the guards movements, so you're probably assuming there is someone on the inside, which would make sense. Heck, there could be many on the inside, not just one. I trust you know your troops Colonel, but with so many you never know what factions might have sprouted up that don't align to your values. Best to leave no rock un-turned."
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+15=28 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 8:59:10 PM
Owen returns to the business at hand, perhaps thinking of how closely Isabel followed the Wardens in his absence and hoping to represent them well. "We'll talk to this guard, and I'll see if any old friends might have an ear to the ground." Knowledge (Local): 28.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Tuesday October 9th, 2018 9:40:34 PM "The sooner we start, the sooner we can put a stop to these attacks. I agree that visiting the scenes and altars would be the place to start. That should give us enough information to properly question this highly suspicious constable," Elyngael readies to leave wanting to track all around the sites.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+10=13 ; d20+7=18 ; d20=2 ; Tuesday October 9th, 2018 9:44:55 PM
sense motive DC 2, diplomacy dc 13, perception dc 18
Neshi listens and watches for reactions and underlying meanings
You have said we can investigate as we want and that we are to do as we see fit, but what would you like us to do ultimately? Find them and tell them to stop? Identify them and then make them leave? Do you want us to kill them? Would you like them captured and returned to you for justice and handling? what exactly would YOU like us to do with them?
DM Jeremy Tuesday October 9th, 2018 9:55:17 PM
'Osul believes that the light of day will clarify things
Armand recalls a cult from the past, known as the Death Dragons, that believed in blood sacrifices to Gargul, but to the best of his knowledge, no Woldian god has requested blood sacrifices. He also would like to question the constable, believing that his incompetence may be a cover for compliance.
Atlas asks how well the guard was questioned, believing there may be a chance he is involved with the cult.
Owen agrees talking to the guard my be fruitful,and wonders if any old friends may be helpful.
Elyngael also wishes to examine the alters, as well as question the ex-constable, and is chomping at the bit to get started.
Neshi wants to know Hiram's wishes on dealing with the evil doers
“Feel free to question the ex-constable, I have a hard time believing that a drunkard like him could be involved in something like this, but I suppose you may know more about such things than I do, however, you don't need to waste your time talking to the guard, as he was questioned while under a zone of truth spell”, Hiram explains. “If you would like to examine the blood alters, you will have to leave Stonebriar, as they weren't built in the city, but since the most recent activity seems to be at the temple of Gargul here in Stonebriar, you may wish to start there, but again, I bow to your experience in such things, I am a soldier, and recently a head of state, not a detective, and to answer your question Neshi, ultimately I would love to see these individuals receive a fair trial, and be punished accordingly, but if they resist, feel free to do what needs to be done".
“My friends, the hour is late, and once again I thank you for coming, Miss Marcellus will show the majority of you to your rooms, however, I believe she will be taking Owen home with her”, he says with a smile.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+13=17 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:20:47 AM "Right then time for bed. Tomorrow I will have a new set of spells available more suited for our goals."
Armand turns to the others in consideration. "I suggest we start at the Temple in the morning. Perhaps we can persuade the constable to join us there for a round of questioning as well."
Armand looks lost in thought for a moment. "You know I dimly seem to recall a cult called the Death Dragons, that dealt with blood sacrafices and tried to associate themselves with Gargul. That may be something to research. See if there's any sort of history of that in this region or such." Knowledge History 17 (d20+13)
Armand will head for bed and be ready for the morning.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Wednesday October 10th, 2018 9:28:37 AM
'Osul is weary after the travel, and needs to also give consideration to what spells might even be useful in this situation.
First light sees 'Osul in russet hawk shape, taking his meditations on the wing. Eventually, his focus moves to Stonebriar and it's hinterland - taking it in and getting his bearings before returning for breakfast.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+10=25 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=17 ; Wednesday October 10th, 2018 10:54:05 AM
Before heading to bed Atlas decides to go out and do some investigating in the way he knows best. He leaves the keep and wanders through the town until he finds a tavern that caters to the less well off folks of Stonebriar. Upon entering he finds a place to sit and does what he does best, flashes his smile and makes friends over drinks. He eaves drops when he can, talks to the bar keep, and offers drinks to people willing to talk with him. He plays the part of a newcomer to Stonebriar, just looking for work. He has spent plenty of time in his life with peasants and even those that skirt the law to make their living, so it feels like home to him once he settles in. His primary goal is to see if he can learn anything about the sacrifices, with his secondary goal being to learn about the mood of the town and how they feel about this new leader of theirs.
Once he's enjoyed the evening and learned everything that he can he heads back to the keep to settle in for a night of rest.
------------------------------------------------------- Perception: 1d20+10=25 Sense Motive: 1d20+6=8 Diplomacy: 1d20+6=17
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:03:36 PM
Owen is glad to head home with his wife at long last. He looks forward to seeing how much Simon has grown.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Wednesday October 10th, 2018 9:02:07 PM
Elyngael will head to her room and sleep.
DM Jeremy Wednesday October 10th, 2018 9:59:19 PM
Armand is off to bed, but before he takes his leave of his companions, he echo's Hiram's suggestion of checking the temple first, and considers bringing the ex-constable along. He also ponders the history of the Death Dragons, but can't seem to gain any insight. OCC... the Death Dragons have apparently been a threat in the past in some of the other games, however, as a relative newcomer to the Wold, I have no personal knowledge of them. Sorry I couldn't give any insight to your knowledge history check.
'Osul is tired, but before he hits the sack, he contemplates what spells to prepare in the morning. In the morning, he soars over Stonebriar, taking in a birds eye view of the city, it surrounding hamlets, and country side. The view is picturesque, besides the natural beauty, he also sees the labor of reconstruction, as well as some new construction going on down below.
Atlas decides to hit the town, before hitting the rack, he searches for a pub for the less well off, and stumbles upon a slightly run down, yet surprisingly clean pub with a faded sign out front sporting a comical image of an obviously intoxicated brass dragon holding a tankard of ale, and the name The Drunken Dragon. He gleans a few things from the, for the most part, friendly patrons. There seems to be much talk about the vandalism at the temple, and no small amount of ridicule directed to the ex-constable, who you discover is sitting alone at the end of the bar, obviously to drunk to care. It is also very obvious that Hiram's description of the man was both accurate, and generous, and like Hiram, you have a hard time believing that such a wasted life could be behind the attacks. The people seem to be in good spirits, and you over hear on say to another, “I told you Lord Hiram had things under control, why just this afternoon, I saw Owen Marcellus returning, along with his friends, what do they call themselves again, oh yeah, the Tree Wardens, you know if he's bringing in the likes of them, things will be sorted out soon”. You get the general idea that the Lord Protector is well respected by the people. Atlas then heads back to the citadel to sleep.
Owen is overjoyed to be entering his own home and is brought to tears, when Simon sees him and runs to him yelling DADDY! Simon is the spitting image of his father, and Owen can't help but feel a sense of pride, as he embraces his son.
Elyngael heads to bed.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Thursday October 11th, 2018 5:09:03 PM
Atlas wakes up ready for the day! He goes about his routine, doing his forms and mentally preparing for the day to come. He missed this. Sitting at the Tree and traveling just don't compare to a day when you know something interesting is going to happen.
Once he's ready he leaves his room looking for breakfast, eager to get to the temple to start asking questions. Upon bumping into his friends he gives them a run down of what he learned last night.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday October 11th, 2018 7:49:58 PM
Armand listens to Atlas over breakfast. "Okay, Atlas, what say you go find the constable and bring him to the temple. Don't question him yet. Just get him up and to the temple."Armand smiles briefly. "You don't have to be nice when you get him, best to start giving him something to think about on the way."
Armand will then go to the temple. He wants to speak to the priest there and see if the writing/graffiti is still there so he can examine it.
OOC how long ago were the marks made? Do we know how often the sacrifices are being made? 1/week, same day, or random? Is it unusual for Gargul to have a temple in a city, I would think the god of death would not be so prevalent. Are there other temples in the city? In what were the marks made, paint, blood, etc?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=24 ; d20+12=16 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 8:54:06 PM
Elyngael will ask Hiram at breakfast, "Do we need badges or something to show people, or make arrests, or warrants to bring people in for questioning?"
Elyngael and Khan will go with Atlas to pick up the Constable. She will also search the constable's residence once he is in custody. Perception (d20+15=24)
She will instruct Khan to keep an eye on the constable and to hamstring him if he tries to run away. Handle animal (d20+12=16)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Thursday October 11th, 2018 10:07:39 PM
Except for the way Simon has grown, it's as if the years since Owen has been home were days. He stays up late, recounting stories from his journeying. He looks forward to introducing Simon to the Wardens.... after a long, late, quiet evening with Isabel.
DM Jeremy Thursday October 11th, 2018 10:19:41 PM
Atlas is anxious to get started, but takes the time to share what he gleaned from the night before over breakfast.
Armand listens intently to Atlas's assessment over breakfast, then asks Atlas to retrieve the ex-constable and bring him to the temple
Elyngael asks Hiram if they need badges or something similar to preform their duties, then tags along with Atlas in retrieving the ex-constable.
Owen enjoys a long overdue night with his family.
“You must have read my mind Elyngael”, Hiram answers, and he hands each of the wardens a 3x5 card with his personal seal stamped on it, “these will let anyone who asks know that you are working under my authority”.
Even though he thinks it's a waste of time, Atlas, along with Elygael and Khan, goes to retrieve the ex-constable. A knock on the door brings a man that obviously was just forced to get out of bed. When you show him Hiram's seal, he asks if he could at least get dressed before being forced to talk to the priests. A quick scan of the domicile, shows the general disarray of a drunkard, empty wine bottles scattered throughout, ECT... He seems to have a hard time getting dressed, and the stench of booze is strong on him, It appears as though he is still drunk from the night before. When he is finally dressed, he somewhat unwillingly leads the way to the temple, where they meet up with the rest of the wardens.
As you arrive at the temple, you see that it is a stone building with a large metal “Eye of Gargul” hung prominently above the door, where a relatively young priest is chatting with and farewelling parishioners as they exit the temple.
OCC.. As the god of both life and death, there are those who worship Gargul as the giver of life, so temples to him wouldn't be that uncommon across the Wold. There are temples or at least shrines to all the Woldian gods scattered throughout the city. There have been 4 attacks in the last 2 months, which don't seem to have any particular schedule, and the vandalism of the temple happened about a week ago.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Thursday October 11th, 2018 10:31:20 PM "I'm happy going with you, Atlas. Have you had much experience with falconry?", he asks amongst the conversations and mouthfuls. "People up early may have seen the russet hawk. It would make for less-obvious magical support. What do you think?"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+10=20 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+13=15 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 7:15:23 AM
Armand greets the priest. "Hello, my name is Armand and my friends are the Wardens. Lord Hiram has asked us to look into the recent problems. He seems to think there is some sort of cult working in the area. What are your thoughts on that?" Diplomacy 20 (d20+10)
OOC, I suppose the graffiti has been cleaned up?
If the graffiti is still present Armand would like to look at it.
He continues talking to the priest. "Have you noticed any disgruntled people? By disgrunteled I mean in regards to your service here with the church. Or perhaps some new worshipers that seem to sit together a lot, maybe toward the back?"
Sense motive on the priest's replies; 31 (d20+13).
When Atlas arrives with the constable, he will ask for the use of a private area. To the Constable. "Hello, my name is Armand and my friends are the Wardens. Lord Hiram has asked us to look into the recent problems. He seems to think there is some sort of cult working in the area. I thought perhaps a person of your obvious understanding of the city and its inhabitants would be most suited for providing insight. What are your thoughts on that?" Diplomacy 15 (d20+10) Sense Motive 15 (d20+13)
Armand also gives the high sign to Atlas to pose similar questions in an intimidating fashion.
OOC PS I think Elyngael was going to do a thorough search of the constable's room.
DM Jeremy Friday October 12th, 2018 10:06:56 AM
Other than the drunken disarray, nothing of interest was found at the ex-constables home.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Friday October 12th, 2018 3:05:17 PM " 'Osul, I don't know much about falconry, but I like your idea. However, I expect we'll be spending a bit of time inside as well, so maybe we save it for when we start searching the city?"
As Atlas files into the room he doesn't believe they'll get much from this drunk, but he's happy to oblige Armand's request, if only because he wants to make the Constable pay for his ineptness. "We could have questioned you at your house, but I find that there is a bit more privacy here in case anyone screams. Just something to think about as you consider your answers for my friend here."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+20=21 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 3:06:10 PM
ooc: Forgot to throw my intimidate roll into that post...
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Friday October 12th, 2018 6:11:23 PM
Owen shows up at the temple at a prearranged time, neatly shaved. The other Wardens have known him to be generally somber, but today he is full of cheer and walks with a skip in his step. He thumps Armand and Atlas on the back as he arrives: "Let's run this cult out of town, shall we, boys?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=35 ; d20+15=27 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 9:36:33 PM
Elyngael and Khan search the perimeter of the temple in ever expanding circles. They are using both sight and scent. Perhaps there is a pattern of unusual prints or comings and goings. (perception d20+15=35) Survival (d20+15=27).
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+11=24 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 10:24:39 PM
Neshi sticks with Atlas as he interrogates the constable adding his intimidating self in there as extra muscle Intimidation DC24.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Friday October 12th, 2018 11:02:07 PM
'Osul sits back and listens to Atlas and the ex-constable on the way back, and continues listening to the discussion thereafter. Perception: , Sense Motive:
DM Jeremy Saturday October 13th, 2018 7:11:08 AM
'Osul tags along with Atlas, and asks what his thoughts on casting incognito. He tries to get a angle on the ex-constable, by listening in on his and Atlas's conversation, as well as aid Atlas in intimidating him.
Armand introduces the Tree Wardens to the jr priest (the graffiti has been cleaned up) and him if there is anybody disgruntled, or new and reclusive. When Atlas and company arrive, he introduces the wardens to him and asks his thoughts on the cult going ons.
Atlas likes 'Osul's idea, but questions if it is always going to be the best course of action. In an attempt to punish the inept ex-constable, Atlas attempts to intimidate him.
Owen, after a good nights sleep, or whatever him and his wife did, is in an uncharacteristic good mood, and feels like he can take on the world.
Elyngael and Khan attempt to search the perimeter of the temple to find any clues of strange comings and goings, but because of the vast number of footprints and scents, and an uncertainty of what to be looking for, nothing jumps out at them.
Neshi adds his presence and aid to Atlas's intimidation.
“W-w-why are you treating me like this?” asks a visibly shaken ex-constable. A dc10 perception check discovers a growing wet spot in his crotch, though like Atlas, the rest of the wardens are pretty sure that the only thing this guy is guilty of is being a total loser. “I've done nothing wrong!” he assures with an elevated level of fear in his voice.
The jr priest greets you with, “Welcome to the church of our lord!” he introduces himself as Chia, Jr Priest of Gargul, he hesitates to answer Armand's questions, whispering, “Not out here, please come inside and I'll happily tell you what I know, as well as show you the letters left by the vandals, but I don't want to frighten the parishioners”.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+13=20 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+13=22 ; Saturday October 13th, 2018 11:13:49 AM OOC I thought we were inside..
Armand nods to the cleric and motions to everyone to come with him.
He continues talking to the priest. "Letters? Please, lead the way." As they enter the building, he whispers to the rest of the group, "If you can think of any additional questions to ask either of these two, please jump in."
Armand asks the priest again, "Have you noticed any disgruntled people? By disgruntled I mean in regards to your service here with the church. Or perhaps some new worshipers that seem to sit together a lot, maybe toward the back?" Armand will also take the letters and examine them. Sense motive on the priest's replies; 20 (d20+13). Linguistics check on the letters: 21 (d20+7)
When they find a suitable place to question the constable away from the public, To the Constable. "Hello, my name is Armand and my friends are the Wardens. Lord Hiram has asked us to look into the recent problems. He seems to think there is some sort of cult working in the area. I thought perhaps a person of your obvious understanding of the city and its inhabitants would be most suited for providing insight."1"What are your thoughts on that?"
He will then ask, 2"How did a person like you become a constable in the first place?"3"How do you get money to buy your booze these days?" Diplomacy 15 (d20+10) Sense Motive 22 (d20+13)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Saturday October 13th, 2018 9:19:32 PM
Neshi shrugs his shoulders at the former constables reactions and lack of fastidiousness, and heads back over to join Armand and listens as Armand rattles off a few questions to the priest and then adds a few of his own.
Or have you noticed any individuals or group or individuals that used to come to your services no longer coming to them?
Does there appear to be anything in common with the people that have gone missing?
Do any of the disappearances happen at any particular time of day, week or month??
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=23 ; Saturday October 13th, 2018 11:09:01 PM
Elyngael calls Khan and encourages him to "play" hide and seek with her in front of the temple. She hopes to distract those that might be watching the visitors at the temple. (d20+15=23 perception).
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+23=37 ; d20+11=20 ; Sunday October 14th, 2018 10:04:13 PM
'Osul likes the questions he is hearing, and continues to observe the responses of the ex-constable.
Perception: 37, Sense Motive: 20
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+10=24 ; d20+6=20 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 10:58:31 AM
Atlas looks to the group when they are questioning the constable and finally states, "I think we're done here. This thing is useless, just a drunk that needs to be put out of his misery. We'll have to leave that to the alcohol to do though. Should we let him go?"
Atlas joins the others as they talk to the priest. He doesn't feel any need to interrupt, just listens and watches.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+12=25 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 6:16:56 PM
Owen accompanies the group, looking for anything that might be out of place in the temple. Knowledge (Religion): 25.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Monday October 15th, 2018 10:14:36 PM
'Osul raises an eyebrow at Atlas' comments. "We have inconvenienced the man, Atlas. No doubt this wasn't how he was expecting to spend his morning. The least we can do is ensure we return him to where we found him? I've got the lay of the land." He isn't outright asking for further company, and will make the trip back alone if others are too busy.
DM Jeremy Tuesday October 16th, 2018 5:39:00 AM Battle Map
The party enters the Temple, and Chia is about to answer your questions, when he gives out a scream, and places his hand on his third eye, and his heart (a simple prayer to Gargul), and then he falls to his knees. At the same time, you hear a retching sound coming from the ex-constable, and then he faints. Directly above the altar is the body of the senior priest, with a pool of blood gathering on the alter below. You hear a load noise coming from upstairs, which sounds like the thumping of footsteps, something getting knocked over, and breaking glass. Then you hear 4 thumping sounds, just outside the temple, which sounds like something landing after a fall.
OCC... you should have editing rights to move your markers on the map (email me if you don't). Please note the map legend to the right of the map
DM Jeremy Tuesday October 16th, 2018 7:13:34 AM
BTW, you won’t be able to engage in melee with the enemy this round, as you are inside, and they are outside now, however, ranged attacks and spells are a possibility, assuming you step outside and make a DC 15 perception check first.
DM Jeremy Tuesday October 16th, 2018 1:07:26 PM
My bad, somehow I missed the fact that Elyngael was staying outside, so though she has no idea what happened inside, she sees 4 humans jumping out of a second story window, of the temple, and making a run for it. Because she is outside she and Khan can engage in melee if they so choose.
OCC.. thanks for posting this out to me Robert.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 1:40:50 PM
Atlas pulls his weapon and shield out while charging forward. He shouts while running, "This is your only warning, surrender now or you are going to die."
----------------------------------------------------------------- ooc: Atlas runs forward to cover the space between them, but doesn't have an action left to do anything. He's ready to strike if they move away from him.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+7=10 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 5:39:53 PM
Making a beeline for the door Neshi looks around and doesn't really perceive much of anything (perception 10).
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+4=10 ; d20+4=17 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 6:28:50 PM Actually ignore those 2 d20 rolls, I completely changed what I had in mind to do.
"Egad, the Fiends!" Armand shouts. "Sounds like they are trying to get away. Go. I've got something to do!"
Armand moves quickly up the aisles to the dead priest. Using the free spell slot granted by Shane on September 21 Armand then casts "Breath of Life: Cures 5d8 damage + 1/level and restores life to recently slain creatures." The senior priest heals, 34 hp (25 for the rolls, ignoring the d8=1, plus the +1 per level).
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=34 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+6=24 ; d6+3=9 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 9:46:17 PM
Elyngael sees the blood witches (d20+15= 34 perception), draws her flaming longbow and shoots (d20+16=22), again (d20+11=13). She's not sure if the first arrow hit, but she orders Khan to attack (d20+6=24, bite damage 1d6+3=9).
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+23=36 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 1:50:06 AM "Alright already! I'll get him home later!
'Osul looks at the street {please describe the road surface?}
"What are they, aside from capable of taking a fall?"
Perception: 36
DM Jeremy d100=85 ; d100=46 ; d100=60 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:29:49 AM
Armand quickly runs over to the Sr priest, casting Breath of Life. The sr priest immediately starts breathing again, and the knife wound across his neck closes. (OCC... I gave a 20% chance that the spell worked, due to the short amount of time that the spell allows, as it must be cast in the same round as the death) he is still tied up and hanging from the ceiling.
Atlas rushes the blood witches, and orders their surrender.
Neshi steps outside but completely misses the 4 blood witches running away from the temple.
'Osul runs outside and attempts to identify the blood witches he sees 4 human men running from the temple. OCC the street is a well maintained cobble stone roadway.
Elyngael and Khan wisely stayed outside, and spotted the perpetrators running away. she fires her bow at the rear blood witch and sends khan after the same. (you didn't say which one you were attacking, I hope this is OK) Elyngael's first arrow stuck in the back of the enemy, but it didn't seem to penetrate as deeply as you would assume it should, and although Khan's bite it it's mark, his teeth couldn't seem to break the skin. (Please post damage for the arrow, keeping the flame and standard damages separate.)
The lead Blood Witch casts a spell on Atlas, and another casts a spell on Khan allowing them each a DC 17 will save if they fail, Atlas and khan will stand there and babble incoherently for a round (confusion spell). the other two will use the withdraw action.
OCC I forgot to make a marker for Khan, but have now fixed the issue.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 9d6=29 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:45:53 AM
Turning the other way Neshi now sees the witches running off and aims for 15 ft in front of the lead witch, so that their momentum runs them into the fireball that He sets in their path.
Damage 29 points, reflex DC 22 for 15 points
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+11=31 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:47:21 AM
Turning the other way Neshi now sees the witches running off and aims for 15 ft in front of the lead witch, so that their momentum runs them into the fireball that He sets in their path.
Damage 29 points, reflex DC 22 for 15 points
Spell resistance 31
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+6=15 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 10:23:20 AM
Atlas stops, unsure of what is happening, who these people are, or why he's in the street. He tries to ask his friends what is going on, but all that comes out is a garbled set of noises. He looks around, completely confused.
----------------------------------------------- Will Save: 1d20+6=15 (failed DC 17)
Condition: Confused (1 round...this round)
ooc: DM Jeremy, would you mind posting the battle map link in each of the DM posts? It would be really helpful. Thank you!
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Wednesday October 17th, 2018 5:31:01 PM Wahoo the spell worked.
Armand quickly turns and yells at the young priest as he rushes outside, "Get him down from there!"
OOC I'm going to assume a run action to get out of the temple and back outside.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d8+4=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+3=9 ; d20+17=36 ; d8+8=11 ; d6=1 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+8=10 ; d6=1 ; d20+17=32 ; d8+8=12 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 5:57:32 PM
OOC sorry, arrow damage from last time is: normal (1d8+4=12) and fire (1d6=2).
Khan (I was using level 5 stats, I forgot we leveled up since I last printed it off) Lv 6 animal companion - AC 20/15/15 CMD 23 HP: 62/62 Bite +8, 1d8+3 Claw +8 1d6+3
Khan makes his save (d20+8=20) Khan is not letting this guy get away, he closes on him again and bites, while taking a huge scent just in case they do get away. To hit (d20+8=20) if he hits, damage (d8+3=9)
If these guys are human Elyngael gets a +4 on them as favored enemy. Assuming they are at this point, if not -4 on to hit and normal damage. Seeing her arrow did not have much effect, she switches to her adamantine arrows, and rapid fires on the offending human, in the back of the line near Khan. Arrow 1, to hit (d20+17=36) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 11) fire damage (d6=1) Arrow 2 to hit (d20+12=27) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 10) fire damage (d6=1) Arrow 3, rapid shot to hit (d20+17=32) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 12) fire damage (d6=3)
Khan should have an AOO if the bloodwitch he's on takes more that a 5 foot step right? Should he have gotten an AOO last round too?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Wednesday October 17th, 2018 5:58:32 PM
OH wait I forgot to add +4 damage to that first arrow from last round, that would make the normal damage 16....assuming he's human.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+1=3 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:01:00 PM
Owen followed the others outside, but couldn't seem to track down the enemies. He casts Fly and takes to the air, in hopes of finding a better vantage point.
DM Jeremy d100=2 Thursday October 18th, 2018 6:23:14 AM
Neshi casts fireball against the witches. Only the lead witch saves for half
Atlas stands confused (OCC... the confusion spell lasts for 1 round per level, so the spell is in effect for a total of 9 rounds. The effect is different each round depending on a dice roll. Sorry if there was any confusion)
Armand runs outside and sees his friends and the Blood Witches
Elyngael switches to adamantine arrows which seem to penetrate as they normally do. The result is devastating, as she completely obliterates the poor guy. Khan's bite has the same effect as last round, obviously hitting, but just not able to break the surface. (OOC... because they used the withdraw action, the witches didn't trigger AoO, and they are human.)
Owen takes to the sky, and notices the blood witches.
The lead witch drinks a potion, and a dense fog appears between the party and witches the witches continue to run. This round the confusion spell on Atlas doesn't seem to have any effect, and he can function normally.
DM Jeremy Thursday October 18th, 2018 6:38:37 AM battle map
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire 5d6=18 ; d20+11=28 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:37:51 AM
Not totally being able to see what is going on past the fog, Neshi cast another area spell this time centering it on the edge of the fog and the building Z 17 hoping to catch any trying to use the fog for cover.
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+6=24 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:25:00 AM
Atlas comes to his senses, looks around, and runs forward, into the mist. He pushes straight ahead, not caring if he runs into anything. Atlas bursts through the mist into the clearing and is startled to find the witches right next to him. He immediately stops and prepares to attack them.
-------------------------------------------------- ooc 1: Not sure if I get to make a Will Save each round, or if it was just the one time. I'm going to roll just in case.
Will Save: 1d20+6=24 (DC 17 passed if allowed to roll each round)
ooc 2: Thanks for the clarification on the spell, and for the Battle Map post!
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday October 18th, 2018 4:08:52 PM
Sorry Atlas, this does not allow a save each round.
CASTING Casting Time 1 standard action Components V, S, M/DF (three nutshells)
EFFECT Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level) Targets all creatures in a 15-ft.-radius burst Duration 1 round/level Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
This spell causes confusion in the targets, making them unable to determine their actions. Roll on the following table at the start of each subject’s turn each round to see what it does in that round. Table: Confusion Effects d% Behavior 01-25 Acts normally 26-50 Does nothing but babble incoherently 51-75 Deals 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand 76-100 Attacks nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self)
A confused character who can’t carry out the indicated action does nothing but babble incoherently. Attackers are not at any special advantage when attacking a confused character. Any confused character who is attacked automatically attacks its attackers on its next turn, as long as it is still confused when its turn comes. Note that a confused character will not make attacks of opportunity against any creature that it is not already devoted to attacking (either because of its most recent action or because it has just been attacked).
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+9=10 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 4:15:35 PM
Armand moves forward 30 feet and casts Dispel Magic at the obscuring mist. Roll of d20+caster level = 10, well that's not going to do diddly. Spending a hero point for the reroll. 24. Verses the DC of 11+the caster level of the person that cast it.
"Owen since you're in the air do you have a way to block their path. Does anyone have a way to dispel the enchantment on Atlas?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+15=34 ; d8+8=14 ; d6=5 ; d20+12=24 ; d8+8=14 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=32 ; d8+8=13 ; d6=1 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 9:33:57 PM
Assuming the fog mist is gone from Armand's spell. Elyngael targets the rear bloodwitch further away from Atlas. 1 range incriment now so -2 but the +4 for favored enemy still brings attacks even, including rapid shot. She continues using her adamantine arrows, and rapid fires on her target. Arrow 1, to hit (d20+15=34) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 14) fire damage (d6=5) Arrow 2 to hit (d20+12(actually that should be a 10 so=22) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 14) fire damage (d6=1) Arrow 3, rapid shot to hit (d20+15=32) damage (1d8+8 (human bonus) = 13) fire damage (d6=1) (48 points damage total)
She yells at Khan to "Stay" since his attacks aren't doing any good. Khan Lv 6 animal companion - AC 20/15/15 CMD 23 HP: 62/62 Bite +8, 1d8+3 Claw +8 1d6+3
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 3d6=12 ; 3d6=6 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=18 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 10:58:19 PM
'Osul prepares to give the absconding men a wake up call. If he is unable to see a specific target, then one slighty long "shot across the bow" unlikely to hit anything is fine. If the mist clears he drops a lightning bolt on each of them. ————————————— [i]Lightning Lord: Saving Throw Reflex vs 22 for half damage; B1) Damage: 12, SR: 29 B2) Damage: 6, SR: 27 B3) Damage: 13, SR: 18[/]i
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:19:19 PM
Owen nods in response to Armand, then turns as he sees what Neshi is doing. "Neshi! There could be bystanders! Take it easy!"
Then he flies higher and closer to cast Shadow Evocation, creating an illusionary Wall of Ice that blocks off the entire street and rises thirty feet high (AE11-16). If the blood witches interact with the wall, they must make a DC 21 Will save or interact with the wall as if it were real.
DM Jeremy d100=79 ; d20=8 Friday October 19th, 2018 5:49:45 AM
Neshi throws out a spell at random, but misses due to the fog (OCC... thanks for not meta-gaming, dang good role playing)
Atlas makes a dash through the fog, and is surprised to arrive next to an enemy. Then the confusion spell kicks in again, and he starts babbling incoherently again, and is unable to move forward.
Armand dispels the Obscuring Mist and asks Owen if his elevated position would allow him to stop the witches somehow.
Elyngael does what she does best, and turns another witch into a pin cushion, dropping him dead.
'Osul drops lightning on the witches frying #1 and #2 crispy, however #3 made his save and keeps running.
Owen scolds Neshi for his shot in the dark for fear of hitting innocent bystanders. Then creates an illusionary wall of ice. OCC... I randomly placed the Ice wall on the map since you didn't say where it was, or draw it in, I hope that is close to where you want it, if not feel free to move it and #3 if needed.
#3 tries to round the corner, but runs headlong into Owen's wall, as he failed his save. then you see him drink a potion, and suddenly he disappears. There is a moderate crowd of towns people coming and going, however they are obviously terrified at the moment. (lucky no innocent people got hurt in the fight)
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+5=8 ; d20+23=24 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 7:44:55 AM
[b]"Potion of Teleport? That doesn't sound right. That would be a scroll? Or on her whim!"[b] {Spellcraft: 8} Not grasping the He cautiously moves up 30', and watches and listens carefully, kinda wishing Mack was here. {Perception: 24}
Only if you are the DM shoud you Highlight to display spoiler: {Well, for many characters a 24 is watching and listening carefully. In any case, I suspected B3 drank a potion of invisibility, but 'Osul failed to either recognise the potion effects or spot anything useful in the street. If he had it would now be augmented dire bat time. :) Welcome to the helm! You are doing a great job.}
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Friday October 19th, 2018 2:14:08 PM
Atlas shakes his head and mumbles some things, but you cannot tell what he's saying. He looks around confused, like he's not sure how he got here or what he should do next. Something is clearly wrong with him.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+4=24 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 6:34:10 PM
Armand advances and readies a spell should the bloodwitch appear. Armand has readied Hold Person. DC15 Will save.
He looks around at the surrounding buildings. What are they, any doors or windows along the street? Perception 24 (d20+4)
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+6=26 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 6:42:27 PM
(OOC: Oops yup missed that #3 disappeared from sight. Please delete my previous post then.)
Neshi is looking down the street as the mist disappears, the wall of ice comes to be and then #3 grabs a potion and vanishes. Thinking that perhaps he has only gone invisible, Spell craft roll DC 26 (natural 20), Neshi quickly casts a web ten feet in front of him and across the street from building to building hoping to box him in.
Reflex DC 18
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+17=23 ; d20+2=12 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 6:55:29 PM
Elyngael double moves forward. She looks around for any kind of blood trail, tracks in the ice storm remains, etc. Perception (d20+17=23).
She calls to Khan, "Hunt" Khan Survival with Scent to find a track, Does Scent give any bonus to the roll, or just make it possible to track with scent? (d20+2=12) Lv 6 animal companion - AC 20/15/15 CMD 23 HP: 62/62 Bite +8, 1d8+3 Claw +8 1d6+3
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Saturday October 20th, 2018 12:08:15 AM
Owen sees the blood witch quaff the potion, so he casts See Invisible. He's ready to chase if he sees the fleeing man.
DM Jeremy d20+2=16 ; d100=7 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 6:11:41 AM
'Osul can't quite figure out what kind of potion the witch may have consumed, but he does hear some mumbling just north of where he saw the witch disappear. (OOC... thanks for the feed back, it really helps)
Atlas mumbles incoherently, as a result of the confusion spell
Armand readies a spell just in case the witch reappears, and while looking for escape routes, he hears the same mumbling that 'Osul did.
Neshi rightly surmises that the potion was a potion of invisibility, and quickly spins a web blocking any escape via mundane means. (OOC..you wrote 10ft in front, so I assumed you meant in front of you, if I'm mistaken, feel free to move the web marker)
Elyngael easily finds a blood trail, and also hears the mumbling, and Khan is able to sniff out the trail with no problem. (I allowed Khan through before Neshi's web spell was cast, but he is only moving at half speed due to tracking.)OOC.. the scent ability offers no bonuses, just another means of perception and tracking.
Owen casts see invisibility on himself, and instantly sees the witch, 20ft north of his previous location. and prepares to give chase.
Atlas is free to act normally this round. 'Osul, Armand, and Elyngael each are allowed a spell check DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {he casts shadow walk} Owen watches, the visible only to him, witch step into the shadow from the building, only to disappear again. battle map
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+5=11 ; d20+23=29 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 7:09:13 AM Spellcraft: 11 - offered as an Aid Another (+2) to Armand or Elyngael ———————— 'Osul continues to look for clearer signs of B3 than unplaceable mumbles. Perception: 29 Otherwise, there's this Web in front of him.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Saturday October 20th, 2018 7:40:31 AM
"Ok, so hopefully our friend is trapped between the ice and the web. Khan seems to on to something."
Ideas? I think we need to try and take him alive if possible."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+9=25 ; 4d8=18 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 9:59:06 AM
Armand hears the chanting and recognizes it as a spell. Spellcraft 25 (d20+9) "He's casting a spell of shadow walking! He's going to shift to the shadow realm. We need either total darkness or total light in the walled area!"
Armand silently curses himself for not having the daylight spell prepared. He decides to lay down an area affect spell and casts HOLY SMITE on Atlas! Atlas being good is immune. Anything evil in a 20 foot radius of Atlas takes 18 points damage. Will SV 17 for half, also must make the will save or be blinded. Khan, being neutral takes 9, Will save 17 for half of that (and if he has evasion none of it) and is not subject to being blinded.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+6=8 ; d20+6=20 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 8:17:43 AM
Now hearing the direction of the chanting and Armand's comment, Neshi grabs one of his sunsticks and ignites it throwing it like one of his javelins over his web and hopefully to somewhere around AA12. There is some sort of catch in his throw as he releases as he forgot to adjust for the difference in weight and the throw starts going off course AC 8 for target but a freak gust of wind comes out of nowhere and straightens his throw out, Hero point ac 20.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Sunday October 21st, 2018 4:40:35 PM
Owen shakes his head and flies back to the Wardens. "He's gone; he shadow-walked away. Armand, do you have Speak with Dead prepared? We'll need to question the others. If we can get a name out of them, we might be able to scry on the guy who escaped."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+10=12 ; d20+2=12 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 4:47:05 PM
Khan attempts to jump out of the way, but fails. Reflex save (d20+10=12) Khan Survival with Scent to continue to track. (d20+2=12) Lv 6 animal companion - AC 20/15/15 CMD 23 HP: 53/62 Bite +8, 1d8+3 Claw +8 1d6+3
Elyngael calls out, "Neshi can you drop the web so we can get through?" She has an adamantine arrow ready as soon as she has a target.
DM Rob - "He's gone" Monday October 22nd, 2018 7:44:18 AM
The party desperately tries to get hold of the witch and make last ditch efforts to do so.
Osul throws a web spell, Neshi throws a sunstick, Armand brings down some Holy Wrath. Elyngael and Khan try to track the witch by scent but the trail only leads to where he was.
But it is all too late. Armand identified the spell correctly as being a Shadow Walk spell. The witch could be anywhere now. Owen shakes his head, obviously unhappy with the result. He does have an idea and asks Armand about it. It may be possible to speak with the dead here.
The battle is done.
There are a few people now in the street starting to approach, curious to see what has transpired. Apparently deaths and fights in the street are uncommon here.
Inside the church can be heard the faint sound of sobbing.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:25:41 AM
OOC: Hi Rob. Welcome back. I'm not convinced it wasn't you I brought this up with previously, but Web isn't a Druid spell (despite the obvious synergy). That was 'Neshi's Web that 'Osul was facing. :)
"Nothing to see here! Speaking of which, we should bring what remains back into the temple."
Taking his own suggestion, he scoops up one singed corpse and carries it into the temple.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire d20+11=27 ; Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:29:13 AM
With a disgusted flip of his wrist Neshi dismisses the web spell and begins inspecting the dead. Perception DC 27
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+10=28 ; Monday October 22nd, 2018 11:25:09 AM
Atlas joins Neshi in looking over the bodies, then starts the process of bringing them back to the temple, unless Armand needs them to stay put to speak to them.
"We'll get him next time Neshi. He has some payback coming after making me look like a fool. I swear I was drooling at one point." Atlas follows with a low growl that he just cannot contain. He's angry and embarrassed.
-------------------------------------------------------------- Perception while looking over the bodies and through their clothes: 1d20+10=28
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Monday October 22nd, 2018 5:44:47 PM
Armand calls out. "Yes Owen I do. Bring this lot of miscreants to the temple and we can get down to some business." Armand turns to go back into the temple and shouts, "Owen, how about circling round the temple to see if there's anyone else acting suspicious in the area."
Armand then runs back into the temple, wondering why the sobbing is going on since he managed to revive the head priest. "If there was another group in the temple and we missed them and they did their dirty work again there will be hell to pay." He thinks to himself.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Monday October 22nd, 2018 5:51:18 PM
Elyngael drags a body back to the temple. She drops the body inside then opts to stand outside to shoo people away and be on guard. She has Khan go into guard mode and circle the temple. Khan is angry that he was ineffective in the fight and snarls at anyone that comes near as he patrols around the temple.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+1=3 ; Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:03:52 PM
Owen takes Armand's advice, circling the air around the temple and looking for anyone who might be acting suspiciously. He can't see much amidst the milling crowd, however. Perception: 3.
DM Rob - "I swear I was drooling at one point." Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:03:05 AM
The party decide it may be best to remove the corpses from the street and remove any spectacle.
Osul scoops up one of them, Atlas grabs another, and Elyngael the third.
Once inside the temple Neshi sets to examining the bodies. Atlas helps poke about as well. Between them they recover some items, which anyone with a detect magic spell is able to quickly identify: 3 x +1 Quarterstaves, 2 x Bracers of Armor +1, 3 x Cloaks of Resistance +2, 6 x Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds, 3 x Rings of Protection +1
Armand is more focused on the sobbing. He's worried that a second attempt may have been made on the senior priest. Fortunately thata is not the case. It's Chia that is sobbing. He's kneeling by the still alive body of the senior priest - Renul. Chia is visibly upset and is holding onto Renul's hand. Renul lies on the ground with the rope still wrapped around his neck, albeit very very loosely. Chia has managed to stop it from strangling the poor man but hasn't been able to remove it completly. Renul still looks quite unwell but at least is conscious. "I'll be ok, Chia. It's ok. It is not my time to visit the Lord" he says as he grips Chia's hand.
Khan angrily circles the church while Elyngael stands by the entrance of the church to stop others from entering.
Owen circles from the air but can't see any signs of trouble. There are still people looking towards the church but nothing sinister. They are acting more curious than threatening.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:25:31 AM
Armand takes in the scene and is relieved. "Atlas, or anyone with a knife, could you see about freeing the head priest. He looks at the party. "I only have speak with dead 1 time today, and they can resist answering. We have three questions we can ask, any thoughts?
While someone unties the priest, Armand goes over to the constable and wakes him up. "Look here you drunken sot. The Lord Gargul has restored the head priest to this temple. He now looks down on you." Armand points to the alter, which still has the blood of the priest on it. "It is your choice how the judgement of Lord Gargul see's you. Remain a drunkard and when you are claimed know that your life will weigh little in judgement toward reward. Or turn your life around now and be someone." He points to the three dead persons because technically we don't know they are blood witches. "They attempted to subsume the rights of Gargul. You once were a constable of this city. Do you want to be what a Constable Should Be? Do you recognize any of them? Do you know where they live or places they frequent? Do you know any of the people they associate with?"
Armand will cast Discern Lies and await how the Constable answers. (lasts for 1/round a level, concentration required, allows caster to know when a lie is spoken)
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 2:49:04 PM "Wow, that's a nice haul. Too bad I already paid good gold for my cloak, that thing was expensive. I already have bracers like this, but I could use an extra ring. I seem to be donating blood a lot more the past few months."
At Armand's call Atlas rushes over and cuts the rope off the priest. "We need a way to find them and then we need to understand why they are doing what they are. I'm sure they'll resist and/or give vague unhelpful answers like those in the past, but I still think it is worth a shot."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:30:30 PM
hmm not much here I can use or need so, I'll pass for now.
As for questions to ask. How about where is your headquarters located? How many are usually at the head quarters and what id your leader's name?
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 d20+17=26 ; Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 8:18:30 PM
Elyngael leaves Khan outside on patrol and enters the temple. She says, "Weren't you all going in here originally to look at some letters or something. I want to go look where those guys jumped out the window. Maybe there's something in that room."
Elyngael will give the room a good going over. Perception (d20+17=26)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 d20+1=9 ; Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 9:29:58 PM
Owen finds the broken window the guys jumped out of and flies inside. He looks about to see what they might have been doing. Perception: 9.
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Wednesday October 24th, 2018 4:52:37 AM
'Osul loooks to see that everything is already being seen / sought after. He helps the injured.
DM Rob - "Wow, that's a nice haul. " Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:07:50 AM
Armand is naturally relieved to see that the efforts to save the head priest were successful. He can cast a speak with dead spell but asks the opinion of the party - what 3 questions could be asked?
Neshi has a few suggestions.
Armand then turns his attention to the constable urging him to see the error of his ways. The constable nods, and smacks his lips, likely missing having a drink for a while. He looks at the bodies through blood-shot eyes and clears his throat "Yeah, that one. That's, uh. That's, uh. What's his name? It sounds a bit like Liam, but it's not, you know what I mean? Does that help at all?" He looks to Armand with wide open eyes, like a dog seeing if the master is happy.
"His name is Jahnud" Chia scowls "And that one is Ton, and that one Tuldil. Those two are brothers. They're all parishioners here. They come to temple every day. They were at today's service too, less than an hour ago. Everything seemed fine"
Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the impression that Chia is biting his tongue so as not to call the constable any name that a good priest would regret saying}
Armand doesn't detect any lies from the constable, only the smell of booze. He seems to be trying to help.
Atlas looks over the loot and is quite impressed. Lots there to go around.
Osul tends to the injured, which at this point is the senior priest. He still doesn't look very good.
Elyngael and Owen set to looking through what looks to be the senior priests private quarters. The room is a mess. A chair on its side, papers scattered around the desk, and books laying about an empty bookcase. Someone has given the room a thorough going over. Owen doesn't see much of use however Elyngael spots a few pages of parchment that look out of place. They are further away from the desk and closer to the window.
The first few pages look like the Senior Priest's personal notes. It is clear that he has strong suspicions of a cult operating in the town but has no proof of it. There are also letters from two parishioners asking for his help to find family members who have gone missing without a trace. Faithe's husband, and Rosa's son. The letters ask the priest to personally pray to Gargul for advice, and for help in finding them. Are they at peace? Has the Lord taken them home? Finally, what looks like a threat: "Leave town now and take your lies with you else you will meet Lord Gargul sooner than you planned"
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+13=30 ; d20+11=20 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:26:39 AM
Sense Motive 30 (d20+13).
"Hmm. I guess Atlas was right, you are useless." Armand says to the Constable. "You can go, the grownups have work to do." He gives Atlas the nod and indicates that Atlas should give the bum a rush.
Armand goes over to the senior priest and examines him. Heal 20 (d20+11). He wonders why the priest still seems so weak. Armand decides to channel to heal everyone. Everyone heals 16.
He speaks to Chia and the senior priest. "Is there anything else you can tell us?"
Armand turns to the group. "Questions for the dead? 1-Who is your leader? 2-Where is the secret temple to Gargul? 3-How many are in your secret temple? Not sure about wording on some of that, they may indicate the temple here. Maybe we should ask what they are?"
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+11=23 ; d20+23=43 ; Wednesday October 24th, 2018 8:42:28 AM Sense Motive: 23 'Osul appreciates Chia's self control.
Given he was already there, 'Osul "consults" on the state of the over all health senior priest. Heal: 43
"The questions are good, though I cannot see how, in this place, we cannot drum up another Speak With Dead spell - should the need arise?
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+6=25 ; Wednesday October 24th, 2018 10:12:10 AM
Atlas looks over at the constable, makes eye contact, and nods his head towards the door to indicate that he should go, now. "I'm going to check in on you later this week. I expect that you will have found a way to get yourself sober and to stay sober. You can be a good man if you get back on the right path. Get help or you won't like my visit."
Turning back to the group, Atlas looks at Chia. "Could you get someone to guide us to their homes? We have family to give our condolences to, as well as some questions to ask."
Atlas then ponders the questions. "That sounds good Armand, but I might change the secret temple to Where is your secret temple? I don't know that we can for certain say that it is a temple to Gargul, even if it is pointing to that way. Also, by indicating 'your' we are not allowing them just pick any secret temple, it has to be the one they consider to be theirs."
------------------------------------------ Sense Motive: 1d20+6=25
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Wednesday October 24th, 2018 8:59:33 PM
Elyngael comes back into the room and hands the papers she found to Armand. "I found these in the room upstairs, it was a mess, like someone was searching for something." She asks the resident priests, "What can you tell us about Faithe and Rosa? Do they live in the city or outside it somewhere? What are your reasons for suspecting a cult in the city?"
She whistles for Khan to rejoin her.
DM Rob - "I found these in the room upstairs" Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:13:52 AM
Armand has nothing further to say to the constable. Atlas gives the constable one last warning to behave as a man in his position should, before letting him leave. Letting, encouraging, directing, there's not really much difference at this point.
The drunkard nods and looks down at his feet as he shuffles out the door. He doesn't even say a word as he goes.
Armand checks on the senior priest. His wounds have healed for the most part - and then fully so when the channeled energy washes over him.
Osul looks the priest over as only a physician could. He deduces that whilst the physical wounds have been treated that the senior priest is elderly and such an ordeal probably took a lot out of him. He doesn't look like he will have a medical emergency and probably just needs a good rest. Atlas and Armand also believe this to be the case.
Elyngael returns to the group to present her findings. She has questions on all of them.
Chia looks confused and then to Renul. The senior priest - now fully physically healed - stays laying on the ground for the time being, just taking things slow. "I see you have found my things. Good. It will save me the effort of going up the stairs and getting them myself" he speaks quite softly "Faithe and Rosa. Ah, yes. Just two of the flock who have lost love ones. Terrible business, just terrible. Faithe's husband, Josun, just disappeared. One day they're completely happy and just going about their lives. The next he is gone. Just gone. She searched but didn't find him so came to me that I could help spread the word and see if anyone had seen him. She was quite distressed as you can imagine. Not three days later the same thing happened to Rosa's son Hedyn. They only live a few houses over from here. Not far at all. Outside company may do them wonders"
"But yes, things just don't feel right around here. Have you ever had that feeling? You can't put your finger on it but every bone in your body just tells you it is true. The threats have all been levied at the church or myself. Sure, it may just be a troubled group or some such. But to have such strong feelings against the church? There has to be some spiritual side to it and as you've seen, there is more than one person involved."
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet Thursday October 25th, 2018 7:26:49 AM "Rest easy Renul."I'm assuming we've been introduced."If there is some aspect of spirituality involved it has nothing to do with Lord Gargul's true message."
He looks to the group. "I think we should help clean up. Some prestidigitation on the alter, and in putting Renul's room back in order. I also think we should mount a guard on the temple. It's been attacked twice now. And yet we also need to investigate disappearances. I wonder..." Armand looks worriedly at the group. "Do you recall when we were in the Sargrass, and attacked by those other ships. The captain thought a baron was involved, one that could also have been an earthly aspect of Marteaus. Could he have returned when the Sargrass did?"
To Cia he asks, "Of those three over there, that attacked. Which would you say is the least stubborn?"
Armand will then go over to that person and cast Speak with Dead. The questions will be: 1-Who is your leader? 2-Where is your the secret temple located? 3-How many people of insert city name that I can't remember are in your group?
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Thursday October 25th, 2018 8:04:17 AM
Neshi listens to the priests and happy that they aren't going to keel right over, rapid fire, shoots a number of questions to them.
Do we know who the last person to see either Josun or Heydn before they disappeared? or where they were, what they were doing, or where they were going?
Where did Josun work? How did Heydn spend his days? Who were their friends? where did they like to hang out?
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:40:34 AM
Owen listens to the answers to 'Neshi and Armand's questions, then says "We should call upon the families of those who have disappeared. It will reassure them that someone is looking into the matter, and it may yield a lead or two."
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:04:07 PM
Atlas nods at Armand's suggestion about getting a guard on this place, then turns to Chia, "Do you have someone that can run an errand? I would like to get a message to the guard that they need to post watch on this place around the clock until we get this solved. Let them know that we are working for the Colonel and we expect at least four guards here within the hour."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Thursday October 25th, 2018 9:21:42 PM
Elyngael thinks out loud. "What would be the motives of anybody kidnapping those people? Do you know where they worked or what they may have in common?" She seems to consider things. "I think we definitely have to visit these families. And maybe the homes of those guys we chased from the church."[b] She points to the dead bloodwitches. [b]"Atlas does the Colonel have many soldiers here? I thought they were all south dealing with rebels or something."
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+23=43 ; d20+11=18 ; Friday October 26th, 2018 3:50:14 AM
'Osul stands back. Already plenty of questions being asked. He watches and sees if there's another way to make sense of all this. He is in agreement with pretty much everyone.
Perception: 43 (again!), Sense Motive: 18
DM Rob - "Already plenty of questions being asked" Friday October 26th, 2018 6:58:14 AM
Armand suggests doing a few good deeds while in the temple. Some cleaning up and perhaps some guards. Before casting the spell he takes the wise step of asking the priest who would be the weakest in will. "Of the three I would think Jahnud. The brothers are strong together and may provide greater resistance to what you are about to try"
Armand commences the spell to speak with the dead. It has a 10min casting time so if anyone else wants to do something during the casting that is fine.
The questions are asked. The mouth of the corpse whispers its answers... - Who is your leader? "Leaders are many, but it is the Inquisitor who will find you" - Where is your secret temple located? "What is all around is not a secret" - How many people are in your group? "Hundreds. Perhaps thousands"
Sense Motive DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Despite some of the answers being cryptic, you get the impression that they are honest.}
Armand.. Highlight to display spoiler: {It's not clear if the caster knows if the corpse passed or failed the Will Save, so I'll go in your favor on this one: the corpse actually passed its Will Save, however still chose to answer your questions for some reason.}
Oh boy the party have a lot of questions for the priest. Neshi, Atlas and Elyngael go for it! Cia looks a little overwhelmed but gives it a shot. Neshi first... "Uh, I'm not sure who the last people were to see them. I mean, I saw them the day before and just didn't see them the next day. I don't know who may have been the last to see either of them. Between noon one day and morning the next. It happened that way for both of them. Josun liked to hunt. He was a tanner you see. Hedyn worked a farm. I think he was just a farmhand, not in charge or the like. They weren't close friends best I knew. I mean, they knew each other but not closely. I'm sorry though I don't really know where they spent their time."
Then Atlas... "I'm sorry but it's only Renul and I here. I'm sure one of the lads outside would be happy to help. Whilst its a shame to have to place a guard outside a temple it sounds like it may be a necessity for the time being at least."
Elyngael's questions look to have already been answered.
Phew!
Owen suggests a visit to the families who have lost someone, both for comfort and possible leads.
Osul stands back and watches. His eyes and ears are keen and everything seems good to him. With the party present it seems noone would dare make another attempt at ... whatever they have been attempting.
Armand (Robert D) AC 20/touch11/flat 19 HP 63/63 CMD 18 Character Sheet d20+13=31 ; d20+13=27 ; Friday October 26th, 2018 7:17:26 AM
Sense Motive 31 (d20+13)
Armand taps his chin. "Well that was...interesting. But not really helpful."
Knowledge religion 27 (d20+13). What religions can use an alter or meeting place wherever is necessary? Since we know they've had two different locations where they have done blood sacrifices.
Armand asks the priests, "Do you know where those three live?" He points to the dead blood witches. "Have they always lived around here or did they move here recently?"
To the group. "It looks like we have multiple places to visit. Do we stay together or split up?"
Atlas Sunowl (Trey) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 20) , CMD: 27/22, HP 97/97 d20+6=22 ; Friday October 26th, 2018 10:24:10 AM "His soldiers are El, but I'm sure he can spare a few guards to ensure the safety of the temple until we get this resolved. At least that is my hope any way." Atlas heads outside to find a kid that can hunt down a few guards and get them over here.
When he returns he listens to the dead man and afterwards chimes in, "Seems like he was telling the truth. It was a bit cryptic, but isn't it always?" He listens to the others for a bit, but at Armand's comment he jumps in back in, "I suggest we stay together. We're going to be a target now, so we need to be careful moving forward."
-------------------------------------------------------- Sense Motive: 1d20+6=22 (pass DC20)
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Friday October 26th, 2018 4:09:12 PM
Owen responds to Armand: "Let's stick together. If they're as countless as they claim, we don't want any one group to get overwhelmed."
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Friday October 26th, 2018 9:32:01 PM
neshi looks a bit perplexed at the corpses answers and a bit disappointed in the ones from the priest.
OK then where to first?
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 d20+11=21 ; Saturday October 27th, 2018 12:44:06 AM Sense Motive: 21 - Good "Maybe it is what they heard, if not necessarily saw for themselves. Either way they believe it. This Inquisitor must be quite persuasive."
"Starting nearby makes good sense to me. If we end up outside of town then so be it, but ... and I have an annoying feeling about not returning the constable to his residence. I have to admit that that is going to come back and bite us. Still, here we are... here we go."
'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:13, FF:15), CMD:21, Saves:(F:7/R:6/W:13 + RNL), HP:59/59 Saturday October 27th, 2018 4:35:53 AM "... Either way they believed it.", he corrects himself aloud.
Owen Marcellus (Weston W.) AC: 16/12/14; HP: 54/54; CMD: 17 Sunday October 28th, 2018 4:12:26 AM
Owen smiles grimly at 'Osul's self-correction.
Yurr'Neshi (Kent) AC:(23)19/(19)15/(18)14; HP:67/67 CMD: +20 character sheet energy resistance 20 fire Sunday October 28th, 2018 7:41:23 AM
Well I would say that our first stop should be the families, to see if the two missing had any commonalities and to see if anyone knows anything more detailed about where, how or why they were taken.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 20 T:14, FF:16, CMD 25, HP 83/83 Sunday October 28th, 2018 4:50:25 PM "Let's start with the closest house and work our way out."
To do: Visit Faithe her husband, Josun, is missing. Find out everything about him. Visit Rosa her son, Hedyn, is missing. Find out everything about him. Visit the home of Ton and Tuldil, (the brothers?) and search it for clues, possibly ask neighbors about them. Visit the home of Jahnud, and search it for clues, and possibly ask neighbors about him.
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