Back at Fort Love II - DM Laurent Wednesday January 9th, 2002 10:45:46 AM
Both the settlement and the Keep now are bathed in a war atmosphere : children and elder are brought on the mesa, some prepare weapons, like stones, stakes or bows and arrows, while some prepare healing balms or clean bandages. The boats and carts are used to build barricades while traps are made with the fishing nets. Here and there, people can be seen and heard praying either Domi, either Alemi, or all the gods in Domi's way. Some began to wear small pieces of red glass, and the rumor begins to be spreaded that some priests in the settlement regained their powers: it sounds like many were just waiting for a little sign from the gods... At the end of the day, all are still working on the island defense when a small boat is seen approaching. First, weapons are pointed at the newcomers, but they soon appear to be two wemics coming alone and shaking their arms, yelling something:
"We come to see Ceira! Ceira Karwynn! We come to see Ceira!" can be heard as they come closer. They finally jump on the ground, well-guarded by at least a dozen of the settlement guards.
"You almost made us capsize brother! Can't you be more careful!"
"It's all your fault! You have been wriggling all the way long!"
"But it's water! I just hate water! It's the last time I...Well...later..."
"We come to see Ceira Karwynn, she's a friend of us!"
"Yep! And one of the Chosens! And when we were younger, we used to play together and one day I even pushed her in..."
"They don't care brother! Shut up! Hem...We come with important news..."
The two wemic guys finally seem serious, and are brought to the Chosens and Ceira, who have gathered to coordinate their war effort. The two wemics appear to be Dwon and Hopun, effectively known by Ceira:
"Ceira! We weren't even sure to find you here! We were wondering if you got killed, or something like that..."
"For sure! You said you'd kick those cultists' asses with your friends, but when we've seen all those soldiers and weapons over there at Fort Love, we thought they could have killed you..."
"Well, in fact, we just wanted to see how you would give them a thrashing! You know, they have taken uncle Thistle's sheep last time they came, and they really deserve it -- the thrashing, not the sheep! So we've been hiding near Fort Love after you left, and we've been spying on them."
"And we didn't see you! Instead of you and your friends, we saw a lot of people coming from your island, and other were bringing weapons, and other armors, and they really looked like angry soldiers, not love priests! And some looked like being bosses, telling "do this, do that", and even killing those who weren't doing quickly enough! Well, finally this morning it looked like there wasn't enough room for everybody in the fort, and they began to settle outside."
"We are not coward, but, well, it sounded like they were getting REALLY close, and we preferred to warn you, in the case you decided to go there today, or to tell your friends that there was A LOT of people over there! There were already a lot of tents outside, but some were remaining empty, as if they were waiting for more people -- I tell you! It's gonna be a lot of minotaurs in their camp! -- I wanted to take one of their tents, since they looked like having too much stuff, but when we stole those armors, Dwon said it was enough, and that we would already not know what to do with those four chainmails-with-a-heart, so we left, and...Oh before, we stole this boat, a nice one, at least it brought us there!"
"Otherwise, it's really nice to see you Ceira!"
"And it would be even more nice if you could give us something to eat!"
Only a few people sleep that evening. More questions asked to the two brothers while they are having their dinner reveals more clearly that the Hand of Love forces won't attack before at least two days, and that their generals effectively gathered at Fort Love. The Chosens give their last orders to the Taurs remaining at the Island, and head to the caves on Minotaur Island seashore, bringing with them the armors brought by the brothers, and the weapons taken to their last foes from the Hand of Love. This allows them either to dress up like love cultists (one can also easily look like a Servant of Passion...) or to look like prisoners. The entrance of the caves is well guarded, by half a dozen of minotaurs holding heart-shaped halberds and heart-shaped battleaxes. However, they seem to drink quite a lot, like soldiers having their last evening before the battle...They get a distracted look at the disguised chosens, and offer them some kind of brandy: when one refuses, everybody suddenly turns nervous as the guard put his hand on the hilt of his sword....and suddenly begins to laugh loudly, hitting the disguised Chosen on his back. The Chosens enter the caves, and realize that there are really a lot of guards even there. They try to find their way, also trying not to look too lost. Finally, they randomly arrive in an area deep in the caves, where a lot of people shouting with pain can be heard. Suddenly, a door opens violently, and a one-eyed centaur wearing a black and pink leather uniform appear, sucking the blood of a little wound on his hand.
"You'll finally join us young mare! I swear it! And until you do so, there will be a lot of time to spend together! Think about it! And think of your younger sister who stayed at home! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
The dark-maned centaur dressed in black and pink points his finger at the Chosens, and yells:
"You! Bring her back in her cell! And don't disturb me anymore tonight, I'm going to Love Lord Askor meeting!"
The centaur then leaves the place, heading for another less noisy doorway, a pink-and-black cloak floating behind him...
Flat-top Wednesday January 9th, 2002 1:48:21 PM
Flat-top follows Kale, He keep to the shadows. Then Flat-top looks as if he is shackles like a prisoner. Flat-top enters the cave and hugs the walls and shadows. How they got that deep in the tunnels, Flat-top just shakes his head in wonder. Up ahead of them, they can hear a lot of shouting and Taurs crying in pain. Then suddenly a door opens, to Flat-top Surprise it's a Centaur! And the way he was talking to that young mare and his suggestions made Flat-tops blood boil. It was good the Raorr and Kale was holding him back, or he'd would have given away his position. "THAT one is mine" Flat-top whispers the Chosen Ones near him.
Kenisha Wednesday January 9th, 2002 11:43:13 PM
Kenisha shakes her head, saddened by all this. "Kale?" she whispers softly, "Do you think you can follow him? Knowing where this Lord Askor is and what this meeting is about may be very important. We're going to see about these prisoners. If we are lucky, they will be willing to fight on our side or at the very least give us good information on how best to strike at these 'love vipers'. Regardless, they deserve to be set free."
Ceira Karwyn Thursday January 10th, 2002 12:15:19 AM
"I agree," whispers Ceira. "but first let's see if we can get their cells open. That one-eyed bully told us to lock her up. That means one of two things. One, the keys are readily accessible somewhere. Or two, he mistakened us as one of the key-carriers. I think our outfits all look alike so I'd assume the former." Ceira begins scanning the walls for a set of keys. "The keys must be around here somewhere." she mutters to herself.
She walks up to the centaur prisoner and checks for wounds. Ceira removes a part of her costume to reveal her sincere face and to try and coax the prisoner into trusting them. She leans close and whispers, "We do not plan on throwing you back into your cell. What we plan to do is to let you go free. Are you up to the task? I won't push you but we can use all the help we can get. How are the other prisoners doing? Do you know how to get them out?"
Kalon the Wemic Thursday January 10th, 2002 12:36:02 AM
Kalon moves to doorway the centaur left by and stands guard in case someone comes back. Glancing through the doorway to see what lays beyond.
Kale d20+6=20 d20+2=11 Thursday January 10th, 2002 5:43:29 AM
"No problem." Kale says as he moves to follow the centaur(made move silent check of 20). as he moves Kale keeps an eye out for any useful hiding spots that he might have to use later on(spot check of 11)
Leets Thursday January 10th, 2002 10:42:23 AM
The young centaur paladin first was opposed to the stealthy attack, but finally prefered to join the group and be useful rather to wait and let his friends fight. He took one of the chainmail with the heart symbol on the chest, but bring the one his mother offered him in his backpack. Once in the caves, he tries to look like a cultist soldier as well as he can, almost grining in his attempt. However, his expression turns to anger and frustration when hearing the pain of the prisoners.
"This place has to bebe destroyed when we have finished...Even now I can feel the evil drenching those walls..."
When the centaur with the pink-and-black uniform leaves the cell, he puts his hand on the hilt of his sword like Flat-Top, and has to dominate his own drive not to stab him. When the dark-maned officer finally turns his back, Leets listens Flat-Top's comment, and adds:
"Please Flat-Top, let a piece of this one for me, he is a shame for our people!"
Then, he tries to help the prisonner as well as he can, using his healer skills, and waits for Kale's report...
Zeoll Thursday January 10th, 2002 11:00:07 AM
Zeoll suggests that the group help the prisoner to his or her feet, then follow the loud-mouth dark-maned centaur to Love Lord Askor's meeting.
"Maybe we can cut off this snake's head and fix this prroblem fast!" the liontaur whispers.
He looks at the floor to try to get a feel for the centaur's hoof-prints, for tracking if need be.
In the lair of the beasts... - DM Laurent d20+5=14 Thursday January 10th, 2002 11:24:45 AM
Kale, Kalon and Zeoll try to follow the centaur. Behind the corner of the doorway where the officer disappeared, Kale only see the arch of a door that could be used to hide. A little bit further is another door, guarded by two minotaurs wearing heart-shaped shields and swords. The centaur with the pink-and-black leather uniform stops in front of this door, while somebody else arrives on the other side of the doorway. It's a thin minotaur with his horns covered with gold. His skin is white, and a heart-shaped pink tattoo can easily be seen on his forehead. He is dressed in a white and pink robe embroided with gold, and has a lot of pouches and fials tied to his belt. Only Kale manages to hear what is said, because he got closer :
« Commander Shaff...Just at the right time... »
« Commander Reyl... -- says the minotaur with a grin -- always a pleasure... »
« Askor has already arrived, and the others too, they must be waiting for us to begin. Did you bring the Heartkeep maps the Lovelord asked for ? »
« I'm not one of your lieutenants anymore Reyl, remember of it...Of course I have the maps, our last spies managed to leave the place a couple of hours ago... »
« We need the latest information to plan this battle my beloved friend Shaff -- answers the centaur with a grin too -- you should remember of it too if you don't want to be under my command once again... But enough spoken, they are waiting for us... »
The centaur opens the door, and let the minotaur enter first -- a couple of other voices can be heard -- he then whispers a couple of words to the two guards, who stand to attention before leaving the doorway by the other side. The centaur gets a suspicious look on the right, on the left, and finally closes the door -- the sound of several locks can be heard.
The cell where the Chosens find the captive mare in fact looks like a torture chamber : there are spiked things and strange-shaped blades everywhere, and everyone can also feel the smell of burned flesh. On the ground lies a tied young female centaur with a blond mane, she mutters, drenched in sweat, and on her body can be seen a lot of burns and whiplashes. She is litteraly scared when the Chosens first touch her, and would probably shout if she was still strong enough to do so. However, she slowly understands that they are friends, thanks to Ceira's and Leets' cares. Ceira also finds a huge bunch of keys on a blood-stained table, with a number engraved on each of them, going from 1 to 26. Kenisha and Flat-Top, always dressed like cultist soldiers, walk between a couple of soldiers guarding the cells a little bit further in the same doorway, there are two minotaurs, a wemic and a centaur, all wearing the Hand of Love weapons. They have a look at the centaurs, but only seem to be boried, grining or yelling when a prisoner shouts. As she discretly looks in the cells, Kenisha can see that only half of the prisoners seem to be awake and eventually able to fight. The other half either seem to be mad, muttering with fever, sleeping or worse...
Flat-top Thursday January 10th, 2002 2:58:10 PM
Flat-top walking along whispers'only if you get to him first, Sir Leets' Flat-top blood boils and he see the young centaur, a colt really. Flat-top looks away, but he know that he'll be back to free her. "Oh! Good Ceira found the keys. Now we can get some where." Flat-top is waiting for Kale to return and turns to Kanisha, "Which cell do we open first? Or do we take care of these wonderful guards?"
Zeoll Thursday January 10th, 2002 8:53:27 PM
"We must listen to theirr plans," Zeoll says. "You two stay herre -- Kale listening and Flat-top on guarrd. I'll go get the otherrs. Kenisha or Ceirra can put these two to sleep, maybe, and then Kale can listen to the plans. Then we can decide what to do. -- attack now or use ourr knowledge of the plans to win when they attack!"
Zeoll carefully, quietly returns to the other Chosen. He tells them everything in a whisper. He says all should come with him. "Can anyone make those guards go to sleep? Then we can listen and even know their battle plan."
"Come now, frriends, follow and use your magic if you can -- I feel that time is verry prrecious!"
And if magic is not an option, let us overpower these guards by force of arms quickly and quietly!
Kenisha Friday January 11th, 2002 12:11:16 AM
Kenisha explains to Zeoll softly what they've found in the cells and the six guards there. "As much as I hate to say it, we must either leave the prisoners for now and come back for them later, or take out the guards now and risk missing what is going on in the meeting."
She thinks for a moment then decides, "Let's go deal with the meeting first, if we are lucky we can nip this own thing in the hinny by taking their leaders."
Ceira Karwyn Friday January 11th, 2002 12:34:06 AM
Ceira puts her disguise back on and takes a good look at all of the prisoners. She goes back up to the young mare and says, "You and many of the prisoners do not seem fit to fight. I'll tell you what... My friends and I will do our best to clear the escape route so you will encounter no resistance." Ceira grabs the set of keys. "Now, I need you to do me a favor. I want you to trust me on this okay? I will lock you back up in your cell but I promise you that they will never lay another hand on you. That's because I am taking the keys with me so they cannot get to you." Ceira silently hopes that there isn't a second copy.
After hearing Zeoll's plans, Ceira responds, "I'm afraid I was never granted that ability to induce slumber on another being." She pauses to ponder the situation then proceeds to dig through her backpack. She lets out a sigh and just shrugs her shoulders. "If no one else can come up with anything, it seems brute force may be the last resort. We just have to be strike swiftly and silently."
Kale d20+6=25 d20-1=19 d20-1=8 Friday January 11th, 2002 5:27:33 AM
not contenet at waiting for the others to arrive and seeing that the guards have left, Kale decides to try to sneak up right to the door so that he can hear better(move silently check of 25). once he gets to the side passage that the guards moved down he stops and listens to see if they are still there(listen check of 19). if he hears them he freezes in place, but if he doesnt he moves to the door and attemps to listen to the conversation inside(listen check of 8)((i might of done too many actions. if i did, just place me where i should be))
Leets Friday January 11th, 2002 9:53:01 AM
"It was a hard decision to take, but definitively the right one!" whispers Leets to Kenisha.
"We have to deal with this meeting before freeing the prisoners, otherwise, our only chance will be lost..."
"Those officers musn't be that many in this room if it's the final meeting! We would probably be able to fight them all together!"
The choice of reason - DM Laurent Friday January 11th, 2002 10:05:03 AM
Kenisha has a hard time explaining her plan to the young centaur female, at first she refuses, shaking her head and crying. However, as she listens to the plan, she nods sadly and follows Kenisha and Flat-Top dressed like guards, telling them discretly where is her cell. It is obvious that she must do a will effort to let her new friends leave her in the cell, and she holds Kenisha's hand tight:
"I know you'll come back...You promised..."
...And the Chosens lock her cell.
Kalon, Zeoll, Ceira, Leets and soon Flat-Top and kenisha have gathered at the corner of the doorway to watch Kale moving discretly to the door and see what happens. The two soldiers who were guarding the door have left, disappearing behind the other corner and the sound of their heavy steps and armors cannot be heard anymore. Kale moved to the door as silent as a cat, and is pretty sure that the two guards have walked upstairs. He tries to listen through the wooden door, but only manages to hear four or perhaps five different voices, but not understanding what they are talking about.
Flat-top Saturday January 12th, 2002 9:59:01 AM
Flat-top that his place and watches Kale signal. Making sure that the armor he borrowed from the Love Children is secure. With shield and Morning Star at the ready. "I hope they said their prayers this Morn? Because I'm going to give them a little Love!"
Kale d20+5=19 d20+8=25 d20+7=15 Sunday January 13th, 2002 9:47:43 AM
not being able to hear what is being said on the other side of the door, Kale looks back and sees his friends watching him. he signals them to stay where they are for the moment, then pulls out his lock picks and begins to look for traps on the locks(made search check of 19). if he finds a trap, he tries to disable it(disable device check of 25). if he doesnt, he attempts to pick the lock(open lock check of 15)
Kenisha Sunday January 13th, 2002 11:17:36 PM
Kenisha whispers to Zeoll and Ceira, "I can cast a sleep spell, but it's effects will be limited; unless I've completely missed my mark of how powerful the people inside are likely to be."
She opens her spell pouch and readies herself to react to whatever somes up.
Kalon the Wemic Monday January 14th, 2002 1:44:45 AM
Kalon takes a few calming breaths as he focuses his strength for the coming conflict.
"Give me strength Tomi" he whispers and waits for the order to attack.
Raorr waits and prepares Monday January 14th, 2002 6:34:42 AM
Raorr knowing that conflict is upon the group begins flexing various muscle group as he waits for the order from Kenisha to charge forward.
Raorr looks to Kalon "I still think violence can solve problems, but you are correct it won't bring him back. Perhaps we should speak some more in the future, once Imod's Battlefury passes These Minotaurs are blasphemers and will be punished. As they would do the same in their God's name."
He looks to Kenisha "I may be quiet but all your words have wieghed too heavily, I have chosen to remian quiet as not to provoke more 'incidents' then neccessary. I will serve Imod's chosen Leader."
Zeoll Monday January 14th, 2002 6:57:08 AM
Zeoll tenses himself, and is ready to leap into the room and pounce on whoever is there.
But he thinks to himself, "Uh-oh," and whispers to everyone else, "Hey! Let Kenisha cast herr spell BEFORRE you rrun in, or you might get caught in herr enchantment."
Zeoll prepares himself to run in the moment after Kenisha finishes her spell.
Leets Monday January 14th, 2002 9:14:29 AM
Holding his sword with his two hands, Leets stamped nervously on the rocky ground, nodding at Kale.
"So, what should we do Zeoll, the fighters can't enter first then, or we'll be the targets of our own spells...But if the spellcasters go first, we'll have troubles entering this room at the same time..."
The young Paladin took a deep breathing, and tried to calm down.
"We'll have to do as we can...Domi my lord, who is a part of every god, give us strength on this evil ground, and faith to defeat our enemy in his very lair..."
"Flat-Top, Kale, Raorr, Kalon, are you ready?"
What's behind the door? - DM d20=1 d20+5=23 d20+3=6 d20=20 d20+4=8 Monday January 14th, 2002 9:39:20 AM
Kale doesn't find traps on the door, but there isn't only one lock but three. Two of those locks even seem to be quite new, and Kale doesn't have troubles picking them (quantity rather than quality...). Although the doorway has enough room for two Taurs to stand in front of the door, a choice will have to be made to decide who'll enter the first and see what's inside:
Whoever pushes the door, see a huge wooden table with many maps unfolded on it. A battle axe is also put on the table beside a couple of candles and sheets of paper.
"I knew I heard a noise Shaff! My sword! Give me my sword!" Yells the dark-maned centaur with the pink-and-black leather uniform.
The white-skinned wemic you've seen in the doorway is sitting just in front of the centaur, and immediately stands. This centaur and this wemic are the closest to the door.
Beyond them are: a minotaur all dressed in spiked leather who takes a whip on the table when the door opens, and another centaur, obviously older than the other one, who walks backward when somebody shows up.
Finally, at the end of the table is a huge minotaur who somehow looks ridiculous because his face is full of colored make-up. However, he wears a full-plate golden armor, and doesn't look happy at all - perhaps because he now holds two golden morningstars?
(I'll email a map very soon)
Zeoll d20+34=36 d20+5=15 d20+5=24 d4+3=5 d4+3=4 Monday January 14th, 2002 11:19:14 AM
Zeoll thrusts open the door and quickly takes in the scene. He steps back (a five foot step) to give Kenisha a clear line of sight. Then he readies a partial charge for the moment Kenisha finishes her spell.
[OOC: Third Edition lets you set up a contingency event called "readying an action" that takes place as soon as the contingency occurs. For example, you can ready a spear to use "as soon as an enemy charges." You can ready a spell "as soon as the enemy comes into view." etc. In this case, Zeoll readies a charge for "as soon as Kenisha finishes her spell." This aside is in response to Leets asking how to set this kind of action up.]
As soon as Kenisha finishes her spell, Zeoll charges the Old Centaur walking backwards. His standing jump lands him 21 feet forward and 7 feet in the air, right in the middle of the table and then onto the centaur. [OOC: Jump check 36 reflects the magical Ring of Jumping that Zeoll bought in the Catacombs a while back.]
[OOC: I'm applying a +2 to hit charge bonus and +1 to hit from higher ground (the table) on Zeoll's attacks. He also gets a -2 AC penalty from charging.]
His two paws hit AC 15, doing 5 hp damage, and AC 24, doing 4 hp damage.
NOTE: If Kenisha's spell ended up putting this guy to sleep, I'll charge someone else if I can, in order of preference: the Huge Minotaur with a golden armor; Minotaur dressed in spiked leather, holding a whip, then any other.
Flat-top will step back so Kanisha can cast her spell. Then he tells Leets," I ready to get the first Big Wig that moves, Raorr You take the Meanest and Baddest one in there. We will let you have all the fun, Right? Now let's go!"
After Kale opens the door, we hold back a moment for Kanisha to cast her spell. when Zeoll springs pass and jumps. Flat-top rushes to the first one he sees and it happens to be (#1) Reyl, the one that he really wanted. "Sorry Leets! I got here first." Proceeds to attack him.
Kenisha 2d4(3+3)=6 Monday January 14th, 2002 5:54:30 PM
Kenisha casts her sleep spell, centered between #1, #2, and #3 (ie- centered roughly in the middle of the table). 6HD affected; DC=16 (due to Spell Focus Feat: Enchantment)
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday January 15th, 2002 12:28:00 AM
After Kenisha has cast her spell Kalon moves into the room slowly approaching Shaff. Stopping five feet from him he looks at the wemic and speaks in a calm voice.
We are the Chosen of Domi and I am called Kalon. I am still a servant of our rightful lord Domi. I and my companions are the protectors of the taur's races and you are bringing harm to your brethren. You have failed, failed in your present beliefs for you have no love in your heart for your people only cruelty. We have seen the pain you have brought to others. People who you should be protecting with your strength you instead are harming. A young female centaur badly tortured by your hands. Even if you did not do it yourself your nonaction makes you as guilty as those who did it. Surrender and you will be treated far more kindly then you have treated others. You will once again find the truth in love. The love that our now fallen god Domi gave to you when he brought you into this world. Perhaps you may learn again the lessons of courage, strength and compassion he sought to teach you. Then you may become a protector of your people as you should and a true follower. If you persist you will be killed if not by me by others and I have no desire to shed your blood or to see you dead" he pauses opening his hands toward the wemic,"Remember Domi's final words "Have Courage" and you will find in your heart the final gift he gave you and find new purpose. Surrender I beg you"
OOC: Kalon will not move to defend himself and will allow him to strike him.
If he is struck he will say
"You call yourself a follower of love. Where was the love in that?"
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday January 15th, 2002 12:57:13 AM
(OOC: I am not certain if Ceira can get a good view with Kenisha in front. If not, then she will pass this round. If she can see Kalon, then....)
Ceira casts Silent Image of a transparent Domi who overlaps Kalon's form. She will continue to concentrate on Kalon's movements and have the image mimic him in an attempt to add extra weight to his powerful words.
Kale d20+2=18 d6=6 Tuesday January 15th, 2002 2:58:59 AM
after opening the door, Kale quickly draws out his bow and takes a shot at the minotaur in the plate armor(hitting ac 18 for 6 pts of damage). once he's fired he gets out of the way to allow the others to rush in.
Show me your love! - DM Laurent d3=1 d2=1 d20+2=4 d20+4=24 d20+1=13 d20+4=10 d20+7=25 d20+10=17 d20+5=15 d2+2=3 d8+5=10 d8+5=9 d20+8=21 d20+8=9 Tuesday January 15th, 2002 11:27:17 AM
As soon as Kenisha casts her sleep spell, things happen really quickly. Reyl feels dizzy, mutters something like "Giveme my sw...", and falls asleep. He not touched the floor yet when Flat-Top reaches him. His deadly attacks all hit their target, and Flat-Top can feel bones cracking under his hooves. Reyl awakens, and painfully tries to move backward. However, Flat Top is the target of the harsh whiplashes of the spiked leather minotaur (-3HP), and feels like the light wound really burns (and must make a fortitude save VS 12). Kalon, with Ceira's help, draws Shaff attention: he walks backward with awe, and also considers Reyl's situation and the other entering Chosens... Zeoll's mighty jump takes the old centaur by surprise, and he almost fall against the wall. However, he quickly stands and mutters mystical words, also weaving his hands in a strange way...(Eventually offering an attack of opportunity) Zeoll soon feels the mighty shadow of the towering minotaur next to him (and also gets an attack of opportunity), and is cruelly attacked (-10 HP). Kale's shot hits the golden armored minotaur, but rebounds on his metal shoulder. Leets stands behind Flat-Top, and Kenisha now stands at the door.
Flat-top d20+6=13 Tuesday January 15th, 2002 12:46:25 PM
"Leet! Can you take care of Lover Boy here? I ave a spiky Friend here who wants my attention!" Flat-top steps aside and pushes Reyl into Leets path. "Here meet my Friend Sir Leets why don't you tell him how much you like hurting little Mares." Flat-top will attack #3 Minotaur with the whip. He'll watch his horns and that whip by holding his shield on an angle to deflect that whip. "Come on Raorr! were having fun. we are saving one for you with gold armor." Flta-top has the nastiest grin on his face.
Flat-top Tuesday January 15th, 2002 1:09:09 PM
OOC: Made my Fortitude Save.
Zakeria(Ceil) Tuesday January 15th, 2002 1:39:51 PM
Zakeria standing behind Kanishia, steps aside and cast Bless on the whole party. "To All the Gods, Please grant us this favor, Bless us all in our endever." "Now my dear Friends, get all these Love Bugs!" Shout Zakeria.
Zeoll (-10hp) d20+1=10 d20+1=6 d20=20 d20=6 d20-3=5 d20-3=-1 d8=7 Tuesday January 15th, 2002 1:46:19 PM
Zeoll takes his attack of opportunity against the spell caster and then follows up with two sword attacks (primary attacks) and two paw attacks (secondary attacks). One longsword attack lands home against AC20, doing 7 hp damage.
The liontaur bard also starts singing a battle anthem: Be brrave, my frriends, in battle met! We fight! We bleed! We strrive! We sweat! We shout forr joy without rregrret! Forr cause that's rright we meet the thrreat!
[OOC: NEXT round everybody gains a +2 morale bonus to saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 morale bonus to attack and weapon damage rolls.]
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday January 15th, 2002 10:47:49 PM
Never taking his eyes from the wemic in front of him he calls out to his group.
"Remember Chosen these people are our own give them mercy if they ask for it even if you don't believe they deserve it."
He advances toward,"Surrender we do not need to kill you. You ahve lost your way in the grief following the death of our great lord Domi. Let us help you to find your path again" he extends his hand palm up,"Rejoin us brother" he pleads
Kenisha d4+1=5 d4+1=5 Tuesday January 15th, 2002 11:39:20 PM
Kenisha not liking Zeoll to be on his own against two of them, casts her magic missile spell against the huge minotaur in the gold battle armor (for a total of 10hp).
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday January 16th, 2002 12:43:51 AM
Ceira continues to concentrate on mimicking Kalon's movements with her image of Domi.
Kale d20+5=22 d8+4=8 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 4:08:28 AM
seeing that Leets is slow to move and now wanting Reyl to start carving up the spellcasters, Kale moves past Kenisha and attacks Reyl, slahsing at him with his longsword(hit AC22 for 8pts of damage). "You shall not get through the door while im standing." Kale tells the old centaur
Raorr d20+9=26 2d6(2+4)+7=13 2d6(4+1)+7=12 2d6(3+5)+7=15 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 6:08:46 AM
Raorr after waiting for ten seconds for Kenisha to tell him which one to attack decides that he'll just do whatever he wants instead.
He moves into the room to the top left corner and with his sword above his head he partial charges #3. "My Blade shall drink your blood Taur. You life is forfeit" he yells at #3 as swings
OOC: First Rolls hits AC 26 Second Roll is Damage from Greatsword Third roll is from double charge effect of armour.. Spend HEro Point to Re-roll damage Fourth Roll is from double charge effect of armour
Troubles getting closer - DM Laurent. d20+7=27 d20+7=26 d2+1=3 d2+1=3 d2+4=5 d20+4=8 d20+3=19 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 8:47:07 AM
The battle goes around the table. Leets is holding the pink & black centaur by the collar when Kale arrives and stabs the cultist in the flank. This one opens his eyes wide to look at the two chosens, and falls on the floor, dead. Flat Top has troubles with avoiding the whiplashes: This minotaur seems to be really "trained" with this weapon! (6 damages). Leets hears Raorr charging behind him, and quickly free the path to let the barbarian strike his target. Raorr stamps on Reyl's body, and strike the spiked leather minotaur. He litteraly pins the minotaur against the wall with his greatsword, and his opponent considers the huge blade in his chest, frightened and surprised. The wemic standing in front of Kale falls on the ground, and nods nervously after glancing at what's happening on the other side of the room. A veil of shadows comes from the hands of the old centaur Zeoll is facing, and he must make a Fortitude save to avoid blindness (DC 14). However, he has enought ime to strike his opponent before the spell is cast. The towering minotaur with the golden armor seems to understand there is a problem on one side of the room, and heads in the direction of Flat-Top, Raorr, Kalon & Leets. He stops, when receiving Kenisha's magic missile, bellows with anger and lifts the table vertically before pushing it with a powerful kick in the direction of Ceira & Kenisha (Reflex save VS 15) to avoid the table while getting closer to the fight.
"You slayed my beloved commanders at the dawn of our reign pityful and ugly creatures! I'll show you the beauty of pure strength and power! I will crush you under my heel like creeping and disgusting bugs!"
Kalon the Wemic d20+3=6 d20+3=14 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 9:58:26 AM
Kalon seeing the table being slammed towards Kenisha and Ceira leaps back he rears up throwing his weight against it to keep it from hitting them.
"Domi hear my call in the place of darkness you are in and help the strength you gave me to be greater"he calls as he pushes against the table.
OOC: He is moving to push the table back and away from hitting them. Taking the damage if necessary to protect Ceira and his beloved. He weighs 820lbs and I rolled a 6. I will spend my final hero point to re-roll the strength roll. Getting a 14 this time by my records I now have no hero points. If I have miscalculated my hero points somehow then he is stil trying to take the damage instead of Kenisha and Ceira.
Zakeria d20+3=14 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 12:11:35 PM
(OOC:Zakeria roled her str + 2 & + 1 blessing and got a 14 which is her strenth? Right?)
Zakeria seeing that Ceria and Kanisha are in trouble and Kalon is putting himself in danger. She deceides to help Kalon with the table. She will pass Kanisha and put her weight pushing back the table along with Kalon weight. "OH! I hope that this is the riht thing to do? After all you Taurs did save me from those horried Love Bugs."
Zakeria(Ceil) Wednesday January 16th, 2002 12:14:30 PM
Sorry I got all wraped up as to what I was going to do. So Ceil is Playing Zakeria (and having a ball doing it to)
Flat-top(hp 32) d20+8=27 d20+6=10 d20+6=11 d8+6=10 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 12:28:36 PM
"Come Now! Raorr! Stop playing with your toys. We have Golden Boy to get." Flat-top will attack #5 with Morning Star and Hooves then Bolck #5 counter attack with his shield. "Hello, Golden Boy, I want you to meet the Chosen Ones. Now did we miss anything importent? Hummm?"
Flat-top Wednesday January 16th, 2002 12:35:00 PM
OOC: Flat-top role to hit weapon 27 hoves was 10 & 11, Damages was 10 with the + 1 blessing.
Zeoll (-10 hp) d20+6=12 d20+6=22 d20+2=14 d20+1=9 d20-2=13 d20-2=3 2d6(3+4)+3=10 d4+1=2 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 1:59:26 PM
The magic overwhelms Zeoll, and everything begins to go black. Then he draws on inner reserves that surprise even him, and through sheer force of will throws off the magical effect. [OOC: failed first save, used a hero point to reroll, made second save.]
Zeoll angrily strikes back, raising his voice in song as he does so ... Give up, oh swine! Throw down your arms! Your puny spell inflicts no harms! Your blows amuse! Your face alarms! You lack the basic social charms!
It may occur to his friends that they have never heard Zeoll resort to insults and taunts before. It may also occur to them that he isn't very good at it! Nonetheless, his song continues to inspire courage in them.
In his anger, Zeoll lashes out at the spell caster before him with swords and paws. He hits AC 14 with his greatsword for 10 hp damage, as well as AC 13 with a paw for 2 hp damage.
Ceira Karwyn d20+6=25 d20+4=24 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 3:54:27 PM
(Concentration=25) While a bit startled by the thrown table, Ceira continues to maintain her illusion on Kalon as he dives in front of the table. From the corner of her eye, she can see that her comrades seem to have things relatively under control. Ceira continues with her illusion in the hopes that the survivors (if any) might be more easily convinced as they watch Kalon triumph. Their Love Cult lackeys would be easier to convince if their leaders did all of the talking.
(OOC: If Kalon and Zakeria fail to stop the table... Reflex=24. I'm getting good rolls. ^_^)
Kenisha d20+3=8 d20+3=14 Wednesday January 16th, 2002 11:40:32 PM
Kenisha is started when the table topples towards her and it seems like she will not get away. But then she sees Kalon risking his life for her and she screams out, "No, Kalon!" and slips , not able to get out of the way fast enough.
(ooc- Rolled an 8 for the Reflex check, spent a hero point and only got 14 on the second roll.)
Raorr (Still with the Group) d20+9=27 2d6(2+4)+13=19 2d6(6+2)+14=22 Thursday January 17th, 2002 5:54:29 AM
Raorr pulls the bloodied blade from the body of his last victim. He watches with a smirk on his face as the table is hurled towards Kenisha. He laughs loudly, in a mocking sort of way and bellows "Well Goldilocks, you just made a mistake. The correct thing to have done was stop me. Now you will learn why!"
Raorr grunts and rages charging the Golden Armour Taur. The magical Greatsword swing fiercely under the raging Minotaur's control. Greatsword in hand.
"In Imod's name I SMITE you and your pitiful cult, no mare shall suffer from the likes of you again." Raorr stares wildly at the remaining Cultists, "Surrender now before your meet my Blade's end, choose wisely, FOr I am Raorr Imod's champion, slayer of infidels. You time is running out!"
OOC: 1st Roll is a Power attack (for 3) charge at Golden armoured one. Hits AC 27 (missed potential crit by one.. dang) 2nd roll is damage roll (2d6+1 for weapon, +3 power attack, +9 for strength & two handed) for 19, but forgot to add bard damage in roll so first portion of attack is 20 3rd roll is damage for the rhino hide property (this time I am remembering to put the bard music +1 into the damage) damage is 22 Total damage is 42
Kale d20+4=23 Thursday January 17th, 2002 9:24:01 AM
seeing the table flying in the air, Kale mutters to himself "I must be crazy" as he moves to help Kalon intercept the table(made strength check of 23)
Blood on gold! - DM Laurent Thursday January 17th, 2002 10:08:08 AM
Ceira quickly jumps on the side to avoid the huge falling table, but Kenisha and Zakeria, focused on their spells, see it too late! Hopefully, Kalon, Kale and Leets manage to stop it and push it in the opposite direction. Flat-Top and Raorr deal deadly damages to the minotaur leader, but he still manages to hit Raorr with one of his golden morningstars (7 damages) before falling backward heavily. The old centair Zeoll is fighting finally seems more agile than he looked, and our wemic friend misses. On the contrary, he receives a quaterstaff strike (5 damages). Flat-Top is looking at the fallen minotaur on the ground when he feels a whiplash on his back! The spiked leather minotaur is still alive and attacking him while walking backward! (3 damages). The wemic Shaff, when he sees their leader falling, makes one step backward to avoid the falling table and holds his hand up his head. Finally, the table falls on the ground, somehow breaks, and crushes the now lying minotaur body... The spiked leather minotaur and the old centaur walk backward, defending themselves and looking at Shaff, glancing at them like meaning: "It's not my fault!".
Kalon the Wemic Thursday January 17th, 2002 10:47:30 AM
Kalon looks at the remaining crushed remains of the one gold armoured minotaur then at the others,"In the name of Domi surrender or you'll all meet the same end as your leader. We can forgive your foolish lack of faith but only if you surrender now" he calls moving back toward Shaff and the remaining cultists,"We have shown you that the strength of Domi still exists within each of us. Surrender and we will help you find the strength Domi left within each of you."
Fla-top d20+8=20 d20+6=14 d20+6=24 d8+6=12 d4+4=8 d4+4=6 Thursday January 17th, 2002 11:21:36 AM
Flat-top reacting to whip lash, "Well! I see you still want to play, Do You? Brace your whip because I'm going to pound the fertilizer out of you!" Flat-top is on Spikie (#3) in one leap, hitting him with the Morning Star, then rears and hits him with his hooves.
Zakeria(Ceil) d8+6=9 Thursday January 17th, 2002 11:48:24 AM
"OH! My! These Taurs are getting hurt, I better get ready to heal." Zakeria is thinking about what the fighters has told her. 'Yes I see that I do need help in my work and I do need protection.' Zakeria see's that she cannot go around Kanisha and Kale, not enough room. So she'll go around Kale (15') and heal Raorr (of 9hp).
Kenisha d4+1=3 d4+1=2 Friday January 18th, 2002 2:41:01 AM
Kenisha's eyes flash with anger at the minotaur in gold. "Your reign? Your so called reign is based on a deck of terror and pain! A house which can not stand against Courage and Unity!"
With that she blasts him again with her magic missile spell. (total of 5HP. Does the bardic Inspire Courage damage bonus work with spell damage? If it does, add 2 to that)
Raorr attacks yet again (Rage round #2 of 8) d20+10=22 2d6(6+4)+14=24 2d6(1+6)+14=21 Friday January 18th, 2002 7:20:28 AM
Raorr see number 4 and Charges him his blade aimed straight at the taurs chest. "Hmph, tough skin on last one" HE looks down on his chest and sees where he was hit and shakes "That tingled, if that's the best you taurs can do your in trouble"
OOC: 1st roll attack on #4 (Power attack for 3) 2nd and 3rd roll is damage as per before total 45
AC is still 15
No surrender! - DM Laurent d20+4=11 d100=58 d20+4=8 d20+7=17 d20+7=9 Friday January 18th, 2002 8:49:34 AM
The last two commanders prepare to defend their skins until the end, they also are calling for guards now. The old centaur (4), tries to strike Raorr as he charges, but misses. He desesperatly tries to hit Zeoll one last time, yelling: "May all of you be cursed! By Caeroldra's power! Be cursed and may your lives be led by hatred rather than love! Aaaaaagh!" and finally falls under Raorr's mighty strikes. Flat Top avoids two more whiplashes, and hits the spiked leather minotaur, who falls, KO. Kenisha once again attacks the body of the fallen minotaur, who now definitively dead. Shaff is standing against the wall, hands up his head and looking at Kalon, and would be pale if his fur wasn't already white...
Kale Friday January 18th, 2002 9:37:37 AM
seeing that everything is under controll, Kale moves back out the room and moves to where the guards dissapeared to, expecting them to return any minuet
Zeoll (-15 or -6) d8+2=9 Friday January 18th, 2002 10:00:18 AM
[OOPS! Missed a post! Darn it!]
Zeoll looks around for maps and battle plans, and takes them.
He also looks for portable wealth and possible magic items, and takes that as well.
The liontaur urges Kenisha to order a strategic retreat before reinforcements arrive. "And let us take this one with us" -- he motions to Shaff -- "as a hostage to the good behavior of our enemies."
If he has time, he casts Cure Light Wounds (bardic) on himself.
Kalon the Wemic Friday January 18th, 2002 10:27:55 AM
Kalon moves towards Shaff,"You see now the power of Domi still coursing in our blood. It still dwells within you. It was his wish that all taurs live in peace. Yet if our hand is forced we will strike against the enemy with all the fury that Domi has granted us. You still have a duty to your people your to Domi's embrace and you will know love again. As even in his death he still has love for his children. Even his wayward children. As you are the last leader of these people you will need to explain to them what you have learned and guide them in a better path. Will you do this?"
Flat-top Friday January 18th, 2002 2:27:09 PM
"I agree with Kalon and Zeoll, he should be taken back to the Hearthold. (Flat-top smiles) Females do any of you have a handkerchief, we have some shackles here and we have a cape with a hood. Come on! I'll march you out my self." Flat-top will gag and shackle Shaff, also put the cape and the hood to cover his head. Flat-top will march the prisoner out from under their nose.
Zackeria(Ceil) Friday January 18th, 2002 2:46:21 PM
Zackeria don't know what to do first, but give Flat-top a piece of cloth for a gag and her cape. Then turns to Kanisha and Ceira and tells them "I knew that they were mean but I did not know that they would go oout of their way to hurt and kill people. They are not right, I'm glade that you let me come along and see the truth for myself." Zakeria smiles and adds "Shall we go and get that filly out of that cell and take her with us?"
Ceira Karwyn Saturday January 19th, 2002 1:30:43 PM
Ceira shudders as the striking words of the curse from the old centaur pierces her soul. "Argh! Why me!? I hate curses! I will NOT let this one get to me either!"
Ceira runs out the door and heads towards the prisoner's cell. The set of keys rattle in her hand as she runs. You can't tell whether it's due to the rigorous running or whether her hands are trembling on their own. "No hatred... no hatred... no hatred..." she mutters to herself as she runs.
Kenisha Monday January 21st, 2002 12:02:18 AM
(ooc- Oops my bad, I was confused as to who was still up. Didn't mean to do overkill on a corpse. <blush, LOL>)
"We shall endevor to take all of the prisoners with us, Zackeria. Got everyting Zeoll? Need a hand? Okay folks, let's go."
ooc-Heading back the way we came.
Time for Justice - DM Laurent Monday January 21st, 2002 9:20:12 AM
The Chosens quickly but solidly tie up two prisonners (Shaff & the spiked leather minotaur) with a rope, and Kenisha manages to open the cells. The prisoners who can help the others to leave the caves, and everybody heads for the seashore. The guards who were at this entrance have disappeared, as if somebody suddenly called them somewhere else: there is burned rabbit on the fire, and playing cards are still on the floor. On the hill where is Fort Love, there seem to be a chaotic bustle, with orders beeing yelled, sound of whistles and people fighting together. The Chosens and the prisonners find a couple of boats, and all together leave this unfriendly shore. You have a hard time persuading the prisonners not to throw the two commanders in the depth right now and lynch them without a trial. At dawn, you arrive in sight of the Hearthold Keep, and are welcomed with acclamations by the settlers. The settlement soldiers bring the two cultists to the jail, while the prisoners rescued by the Chosens are given food, healing and beds. As you are walking in the direction of the Keep, you can see that several wooden houses recently built have been deserted. Although everybody was prepared for the battle that could take place, people looked more ready to defend their home than to give it up, and it sounds strange...You keep walking between the barricades and ranks of armed settlers, when you suddenly hear a "GOOOONNNNNNGGG!", and a voice coming closer. Soon you can see a wemic with a long beard, dressed with a dirty toga, holding a brass gong, striking on it and repeating:
"THE END OF THE WOLD! THE END OF THE WOLD! REPENT YOURSELF! THE END OF THE WOLD! THE END OF THE WOLD! PREPARE YOUR SOUL!"
Kalon the Wemic Monday January 21st, 2002 7:04:53 PM
Irritated by this latest bit of foolishness Kalon approaches the wemic. He can't believe so many have collapsed in despair and fallen to foolish beliefs. For a moment he wonders why he has not but to him his path seems crystal clear.
"What foolsihness are you spouting about greybeard" aunable to keep his irritation from his voice
Zackeria(Ceil) Monday January 21st, 2002 8:34:03 PM
Zackeria Turns and listens to what the old wemic and a dirty one at that. "Kalon I don't think I can do any thing for demented ones?". Turns and ask, " Are you a friend of The Chosen Ones?"
Flat-top Monday January 21st, 2002 8:39:58 PM
Flat-top is suprise at the wemic with the gong. "Hey! Kanisha! I think we need you over here."
Kenisha Tuesday January 22nd, 2002 12:17:49 AM
ooc- Hey Flat-top! the name is KENisha not KANisha. ;)
Kenisha trots over to Kalon and the old wemic. She addresses the elder politely, "Why do you proclaim such, good father?"
Zeoll d20+7=10 Tuesday January 22nd, 2002 12:43:28 AM
After escaping with the prisoners, Zeoll says, "We'll never get these villains across the bridge to the Keep -- only those who beleive in Taur unity can cross or even see it. We'll have to use boats."
The wemic does not do well on the trip -- he tends to get seasick.
Once the group is ashore, Zeoll sees the prisoners into cells under the Keep. "Only us Chosen and the Keep staff know how to escape those tunnels," he says, "and I prefer to keep these two close by, guarded by Hearthold soldiers."
He doesn't say that he might not trust the common folk with the job of holding the prisoners secure.
When the old wemic comes by, Zeoll listens carefully to the elder and tries to judge his honesty and intentions. (Sense Motive check 10. oh well.)
Raorr ignore's the old fool Tuesday January 22nd, 2002 2:24:09 AM
He grumbles to himself "Another crazed one, this one is not a threat"
Raorr looks to KENisha and says, in a semi-serious way "Please Tell this fool to stop banging that thing before I bang it with his head. I've killed twice today, I don't want to make the third a dirty old man, it would soil may mood."
The minotaur barbarian continues to walk unless the banging doesn't stop.
Kale Tuesday January 22nd, 2002 9:10:20 AM
"We have heard that before." Kale says to no one in paticular as he walks on
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