And So it Begins: DM Wade Thursday August 28th, 2003 9:29:41 AM
On a humid and windswept summer evening you all find yourselves in the Golden Griffon Tavern after a day of rejection in the Dragon Quater of Plateau City. A day in which you all heard more, "Well..We'll let you know," or "We just arent looking for another spellcaster right now," or when lucky a flat out, no nonsense "NO!" You all settle in for an evening of common room chatter and the usual singing, poetry and music of various bards retelling the deeds of Valdor the Dragonstone, Nonam the Transmuter, or the Defenders of the North. As each of you enter the tavern a short, portly cleric that most of you instantly recognize as Calfinius, calls you to his table, where he is sitting with a grey clad companion. "Kadaz! Conner! come join us," the jovial cleric calls out. "I am waiting on a few other friends to show up I have someone I would like you to meet. "Mira! How lovely you are today. Come sit down. Xandar welcome to my table, and you too young Armathen." Calfinius brings each of you to his table. Unitl the seven of you are sitting, listening to the bards and making the forced conversation of strangers brought together by a common friend. "I see the various signs of what this quater can bring to the young and inexpirenced and I have asked a friend who, Alemi bless her, is a seer. She has the benifit and sometimes curse of insight." Calfinius looks around at each of you as if attempting to discern your thoughts when a young acolyte taps him on the shoulder. "Pardon me," the cleric says and after a minutle of head shaking and a loud sigh, "Pardon me but would you mind keeping Treesa company while I run back to the temple? It willbe for just a few minutes 10 at the most. It seems that the new mason hired to work on the cracks in the walls has decided that I must be there right this minute or the entire Wold will be destroyed." Calfinius waddles out the the door with a wave to his friends. Treesa nervously pulls her cowl from her head and looking at the table more than each of you whispers, "Its..its.. nice to meet you all." The young seers hands seem to almost wring themselves as she constantly looks around and over people as though she is searching for someone. "I dont get out much on account of," just then as a freak summer thunderstom [asses the door to the inn bursts open. "Tressa!! Tressa! Where are you Tressa? You have been naughty again running away like that." A figure stands in the door way flanked by two burly ruffians, her blonde hair streaming around her face caught in the maelstrom and her flimsy lacy clothes dance about her as much off as on. Tressa's face goes white and the seer throws her cowl back over her face, "Dont let her find me!" she mumbles and starts to slide to the floor. "Please I beg of you, dont let her find me!"
Party's Initiave:
Arm d20=19 Thursday August 28th, 2003 10:20:38 AM
Arm hisses to their charge, "Stay quiet and stay low!". Saying so, he edges his chair so that more of Treesa is blocked from view, looking on in the meantime.
Xandar d20+1=16 Thursday August 28th, 2003 10:26:10 AM
Xandar raises a curious eye towards the new tavern patron whose presence evoked such terror in the young seer's face. Rising from his seat, he utters, "Throw that cowl over your head, girl. As a man of Domi, I won't let her get you." He smiles and realizes the situation that is forced unto him. He, then, prepares himself for possible combat by strapping on his shield to his left arm and clutching his warhammer with his right hand.
Afterwards, he gets in front of Treesa, blocking her off from the peering eyes of the blonde seeker. He looks around and decides that smuggling Treesa towards the back of the tavern will only attract attention. Resigned to protecting Treesa, partly because she was previously in Calfinius' care, Xandar stands his ground and looks towards the sky.
"Everyone, I implore you. Hide her as best as you all can to avoid conflict; although, it seems inevitable at this point." The half-elf's heart starts to beat faster and sweatbeads begin to emerge from his forehead. His eyes squint and his nostrils start to flare. His breathe becomes heavier and louder. "By the way, I am Xandar Plyth of Domi. Nice to meet you all..."
OOC: INITIATIVE=16
Kadaz d20=14 Thursday August 28th, 2003 12:35:05 PM
Kadaz leans over and takes hold of Birdie's (his guard dog) collar. He guides Birdie over next to Treesa, points's Birdie's head at Treesa and says "Birdie, Guard." (handle animal check 14+1=15). He then straightens up to watch the three at the door. "This'll teach me to go out without armor and my axe" he mutters to himself.
Arm Thursday August 28th, 2003 2:23:04 PM
Arm says, "Friend Kadaz, how well can you handle a sword?"
Shakka Zul d20=14 Thursday August 28th, 2003 8:21:43 PM
Shakka's face does not change as he stands and whispers, "Like water I flow through the cracks in their defenses"...
He then walks casually across the room in a perpendicular direction from the new tavern patrons and takes up position in a non-descript location (if there is a bar, he'll go there, otherwise he'll just sit at an empty table). Once in position he watches casually and waits for the first sign of trouble. (Sense Motive check:
Conner Thursday August 28th, 2003 9:26:44 PM
Conner remains seated at the table and does his best to look calm and uncaring. Despite his outwardly quiet appearance, the young man tenses in anticipation of a fight.
He moves his foot gently to the left and reassures himself that his shield remains propped against the table leg. The table itself hides his right hand which rests on the pommel of his sword. Conner feels his heartbeat quicken and knows that soon the tatoo running across his right temple will darken and reveal his true emotional state.
Should either of the two ruffians reach for the girl he will rise and shield her from them, otherwise he will remain seated for the time being. [OOC fighting defensively, effective AC=19]
Mira d20+5=23 Friday August 29th, 2003 12:08:43 AM
"Hush!" Mira whispers to Tressa between gritted teeth. "Stay down" she orders as she places a firm hand on the girl's shoulder. The sorcerer moves in close beside the young ward of Calfinius, then slowly turns to look at the strange blonde woman with the dishevelled hair.
Pushing her eye-glasses back with the index finger of her right hand, and slowly standing, the more to hide the frightened seer, Mira addresses the newcomer and her guards with a voice more confident than she feels "Madam, you are mistaken. My name is not Tressa, it is Mira...Mira Silver....do I know you?!"
[Bluff=23]
Dar Longfellow Friday August 29th, 2003 3:31:10 AM
"Mira, Mira, Mira. What's going on here?," Tugging on her arm impatiently. "I'm afraid that my mind must have wandered away with me again. I hate when he does that. What is everyone doing? Who's this?," Pointing to the young maiden. "And who are they? Where did Calfinius go?"
DM Wade d20+3=13 d20+3=17 d20+2=18 d4=4 Friday August 29th, 2003 8:53:18 PM
The woman at the door hardly notices the actions of any one person in the bar as she quickly scans the room. It is apparent to Shakka that this woman wants Treesa, her emotions and body language are not hiding anything. "Pfft...Mira Silver do you think I cannot see that pitiful waif attempting to hide at your table!" the woman geasture at Treesa.. "You have no idea what is at stake here girl move along. You want no part of me!" The woman steps into the room the lamplight adding rather than taking away from her beauty, the shadows playing tricks on her darkened skin and auburn hair. "I want that girl and I want her now. Maxey, Felonius please get that girl for me and get her now." The two ruffians from the door advance on the table where Treesa is attempting to hide. "Come here gurly ol Maxey wont hurt you," the older ruffian says with a toothless smile. The other ruffian covers ground a bit more quickly to get to the other side of the table. "Come on Treesa," she whispers, "I promise it will be better." Felonius reaches out and attempts to grab Tressa or here cloak and does <AC 15> "Now lets go!"
PARTY INITIAVE:
Shakka Zul Friday August 29th, 2003 9:20:56 PM
Across the room Shakka tries to keep his body position casual and non-threatening, despite the fact that his blood is starting to boil. Meanwhile his eyes trace the distance between himself and the ruffians, and between himself and the lady at the door. Who would be the better target?
Yet, Shakka remains still... waiting for the first sign of conflict.
An Improptu Challenge: Xandar d20+6=7 Saturday August 30th, 2003 12:00:02 AM
Upon Felonius' assault on Treesa, Xandar instantly rushes toward the unnamed blonde seeker and stops four feet in front of her. With a look of contempt smeared all over his face, Xandar exclaims, "Tell your subordinates to release Treesa at once. She is under my protection now and any wrong you do unto her, you do unto me. As Domi is my witness, you shall not bring harm upon this helpless girl as long as I am here. Who are you and what is your business with her?"
Suddenly, like a stroke of lightning, Xandar realizes that the only way left to avoid bloodshed at this juncture is to negotiate a deal with this blonde aggressor. Composing himself a bit, Xandar offers a deal to the seeker. "I propose a deal, woman. If you can lift a female of my choosing completely off the floor using nothing but your own strength, then I shall give you Treesa without any defiance."
Xandar, then, straightens himself and continues, "Look around. I do not think that there is a woman here who weighs more than what you can carry. As a man of Domi, I give you my word. Lift a woman of my choosing off the floor using nothing but your own strength. Meet my challenge and Treesa is yours..."
OOC: Diplomacy=7 ... well...it was worth a shot...
Arm d100=69 d20=1 Saturday August 30th, 2003 5:18:53 AM
Apparently lost in a distant reverie, Arm is quite delayed in rising from the table to meet the aggressors....
Kadaz Saturday August 30th, 2003 11:06:59 AM
Kadaz speaks out of the side of his mouth to Arm and says "Thank you very much for the offer but I didn't come totally unarmed."
With that he pulls out a light flail from under his cloak and turns to the closer of the two ruffians. "You'll not take the little one while I or Birdie stand" he says quietly. He shakes the flail a little, making the head dance and filling the room with the tinkling sound of chain links. "Let her go."
He glances quickly down at Birdie to make sure the dog is obeying his order to guard the girl. Against ruffians like this and in a confined space Birdie should do quite well.
Dar Sunday August 31st, 2003 4:39:48 AM
Looking toward Xander and wondering exactly what he is trying to do, Dar instinctively puts his hand inside his cloak and grasps one of the throwing daggers strapped to his chest, releasing it from its catch and pulling it halfway out of its sheath. Satisfied, he gives a slight nod indicating that he is ready should Xander's attempts to challenge the woman fail.
Conner d20+3=14 d20=19 d4+3=7 Sunday August 31st, 2003 9:27:37 AM
Conner has seen and heard enough. It is clear to him that there will be no diplomatic solution when the two ruffians approach the table. The tattoo on his temple glows with excitement and anticipation.
When 'Maxey' grabs Treesa, Conner rises up from his chair and propels the table forward, towards the toothless thug with all of his might. If he can maintain his grip he will charge with the table using it like a battering ram, otherwise he will violently upend the table into Maxey's face.
[OOC Str Chk to pick up table =14, Hit AC=19 (21 if charging)for 7 dmg (assumed similar damage as for shield bash with heavy shield)]
Mira d20+3=15 d3=3 Sunday August 31st, 2003 8:01:49 PM
"Tessa does not willingly wish to go with you, and you have not shown by what authority you claim her! This is not right!" cries Mira when the thugs advance towards the girl. As 'Felonius' makes his move, Mira quickly raises her right hand in his direction, taking care to avoid the girl in his grasp. In a clear voice she commandsostring! A ray of freezing cold and ice projects from her finger (ranged touch attack=15, Ray of Frost for 3 points cold damage. When the spell is discharged, Mira will attempt to cast her arm protectively about the girl, and pull her back from the chaos that ensues when Conner upends the table.
When Diplomacy Fails: Xandar d20=16 d8=2 Sunday August 31st, 2003 9:26:25 PM
Xandar had barely finished issuing his challenge when he suddenly hears a loud rukus from his back. Realizing that diplomacy had failed, Xandar's rage quickly returns like a rushing torrent of hate. Believing that he must act first in order to establish himself as the more dominant of the two, Xandar quickly decides to vertically swing his large warhammer at the blonde woman. This was a rather haphazzard decision that forces Xandar to reposition his footing and lose precious force in his swing.
After swinging, Xandar shouts in an indistinct and feral manner, "Two to every villian!!! Treesa shall not be harmed!!!"
OOC: TO HIT=19, DMG=2
DM Wade: Barfight d20+6=25 d20+4=18 d20+4=21 d8=7 d8=2 d20=12 d20=3 d20=10 d20=13 d20+4=17 d20+3=18 Monday September 1st, 2003 7:29:32 AM
The woman laughs as Xandar issues her challenge, then as the warhammer misses her by mere inches her eyes go hard, "You would dare to hit me! FOOL!" the words spit out like acid. The woman moves to the left placing a table between herself and Xandar,<Tumble Check DC 25> and reaches into a pouch, the clinking of coin very much apparent,"100 gold to the man that brings me that woman." Mira casts her ray into Felonius causing the woman to jerk back just as Birdie snaps at the ruffians hand. Felonius stumbles back into the table next to it causing the ale to spill all over a party of dwarven fighters. "ooch...so you'll be wanting to go back the other direction then," says an extremely stout dwarf as he attempts to push Felonius back toward the party. Felonius has other ideas however and manages to grab hold of the dwarf and they crash into Conner as he begins to use the table as a ram against Maxey, causing the table to flyoff at a strange angle and hit a group of Minotaurs, who are looking at Conner as though he were the embodiment of Marteaus. Four men from the wall near teh fireplace pick this opportunity to make several years wages and lunge for Treesa, none of them doing a good job of it. The first grabs Mira by the sleeve just as his companion slams into to him and they both go spinning into the dwarves, the second trips over his own feet and lands feet first into the fireplace. The third manages to get to the table only to find an extremely angry dwarf pushing him towards Conner. The last man realizing that he better make something happen grabs for Mira in an attempt to get a hostage and manages to grab her<Strength Check DC 18 to break free> "Give me the woman or this one gets hurt," the man gasps, obvious to all that he is not used to this type of thing. Maxey backs up onto the hills of a cowled man at the bar as the table begins to head his direction, causing the man to spill his drink all over his clothes, and causing the mans pointed ears to show, with a negligent wave of his hands and a muttered phrase the man pushes Maxey away. Maxey then runs at teh taurs in full speed striking the gray eayed one to fling him across the room directly at Kadaz.
Party Initiave:
Arm d100=54 d20=1 Monday September 1st, 2003 7:59:36 AM
Once again, Arm attempts to rise from the table, this time to help Mira, but has some difficulty doing so...
{man, what are the chances of 2 1's in a row??}
Dar d20+6=24 d3=3 Monday September 1st, 2003 11:11:25 AM
Not wanting to get trampled on it the ensuing scuffle, Dar siently steps off to the side, knowing that he isn't big enough to take on any of these guys in a fair fight. When things start to turn sour though, Dar feels a sense of urgency fill his soul. When Mira gets grabbed by the bar patron that sense bubbles over and he is spurred to action. "Don't worry Mira! I'll save you," Dar yells as she gets grabbed and, pulling out one of his daggers he hurls it toward her unsuspecting captor.
(OOC ATT 24, DMG 3)
The Root of the Problem: Xandar d20+2=13 d20+1=13 Monday September 1st, 2003 11:18:09 AM
Enraged even further by the seeker's actions, Xandar propels the bothersome table towards the conniving blonde woman (STR CHK=13, TO HIT=13). Then, he howls like a crazed wolf and proceeds to charge the woman in a maniacal fashion.
It was obvious to him, even in his blood rushed state, that if he could take the source of the problem out immediately, less people will get involved and Treesa will be that much safer...
Kadaz Guardson d20=14 d8=3 Monday September 1st, 2003 3:03:43 PM
Kadaz is always amazed at how quickly a room full of patrons quietly drinking beer can erupt into a riot with broken tables, windows and heads scattered about like leaves in the autumn wind. Usually he is with other guards responding to such a fight. But not tonight. The guard will probably be here in a few minutes and from the looks of that woman in charge she probably has a lot more influence in high places than than Kadaz does. Better finish this quickly and scoot out the back.
Kadaz's flail was ready to go when the fool of a bystander grabbed Mira. Holding it in both hands Kadaz swings at the idiot (to hit 18=14+4 strenth; damage of 7=3+4) and shouts "Let her go!"
Mira d20+3=23 Monday September 1st, 2003 4:30:36 PM
As the man grabbing her utters his ultimatum, Mira swivels and twists, wriggling free from his grasp.(Escape Artist=23, Nat. 20!) She steps back out of the way, as the halfing and the dwarf advance on her attacker.
Conner d20+4=19 d3+3=5 Monday September 1st, 2003 7:56:52 PM
Conner continues to pursue 'Maxey' and attempts to smash the brow of his head into the bridge of the thugs nose. "Sorry about that" he shouts to the table of taurs, "but I don't think this lout has much respect for you."
[OOC lost an earlier post through some quirk of microsoft. Hit AC 19 for 5 hp of subdual]
Conner grins as pandemonium erupts around him. The barfight has the makings of a good old-fashioned donnybrook that folks will talk about for years.
Shakka Zul d20=10 Monday September 1st, 2003 8:32:23 PM
When the chaos begins Shakka stands up and begins scurrying out of the room. As he passes the woman near the door he says, "I don't want to be any part of this..."
However, after he passes the woman Shakka attempts to flank her and then explodes into a vicious spinning punch (stunning fist=10, subdual damage).
As he does, he yells "Focus on the Sheppard, not the sheep".
Kadaz Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 12:15:35 PM
Over then din of the growing fight Kadaz hears "Focus on the Sheppard, not the sheep". A quizzical look flashes across his face as the Wolding version of Little Bo Peep pops into his mind.
Pandamonium Erupts: DM Wade d20=1 d20+4=14 d20+3=19 d20+4=5 d20+4=5 Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 4:05:16 PM
Arm watches the ensuing fight in comfort until a man is thrown and literally lands on top of him,<Reflex DC 17 to get ou tof the way>. Dar lets his dagger fly just as Mira twists herself free, the dagger just misses as the man slips on the ale on the floor and goes down. Kadaz swings his flail only to find that the spot where he was aiming in now empty his target now laying on the floor getting trampled by the fighting patrons. Xandar easily pushes the table into the woman much to the displeasure of the party sitting there. Three halflings and an older human stand up and turn toward the cleric, "And all we were trying to do was have a quiet cup after last night," a halfling mutters as he deftly throws his chair at Xandar. The scantily dressed woman moves gracefully towards the fireplace and Treesa. Shakka moves through the fighting patrons and manages to move across the wet floor towards the woman with no problems. The monk swings with all of his might but misses the woman who laughs and moves on. Conner chases Maxey across the room and manages to land a headbutt on the old ruffians face, however the fighters feet slip out from underneath him and he lands on the floor. The tavern has erupted into an all out barfight, the door is now splinters as several people have been thrown out of it. Half of the tables in the common room are turned over the other half are lying about in pieces. Two of the young laborers who attmpted to take possession of Tressa seem to be massing for another try. Felonius and her mistress are making their way to Treesa from the fireplace. Maxey is trying to get anywhere that is away from the Minotaurs and Conner. Treesa lets out a high pitched wail and turns on the slippery floor and attempts to make a run for the door and slips in the same ale that the laborer who had Mira slipped in. "Now I have you wench!" he growls. "Get in here you guys," he shouts out to his companions, "I have her."
PARTY INITIAVE:
Get Treesa Out of Here: Xandar d20+3=8 d8=2 Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 4:32:01 PM
A wooden chair sails toward Xandar's head and slightly misses him, briefly grazing his black hair <I assumed it missed since I was not given and DC check>. Having one target in mind, Xandar ignores the hafling party in front of him and continues his pursuit of the scanitly dressed instigator; when suddenly, he hears Treesa's ear shattering scream. He turns his head and sees a man grappling the young seer on the floor. Not only this, he sees the entire tavern in utter chaos. Fists, tables, chairs and bodies were flying around like leaves in a windy autumn day.
At this juncture, Xandar's anger quickly subsides and is replaced with concern for Treesa's immediate safety. He rushes towards Treesa's captor and delivers a blow to his arm in hopes of releasing the seer (TO HIT=8, DMG=2). As he does this, he shouts to his new found allies, "Forget the fight!! We have to keep Treesa safe!! Someone help me get her out of here!!."
Kadaz d20+3=15 d20+2=20 Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 4:33:55 PM
Kadaz moves carefully to the laborer who is laying in a pool of ale next grappling with Tressa and tries to kick him in the kidneys (15? - damage of ?) thinking that it's nice to be looking down at someone in a fight, for a change. "It's boot soup for you!" exclaimes Kadaz somewhat nonsensically. Suddenly he realizes that standing on one leg in a pool of slippery ale isn't such a good idea as he tries to maintain his balance (reflex save 20).
Mira d4+1=5 Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 8:01:41 PM
The sorcerer slowly edges her way along the perimeter of the brawl, gingerly stepping around the slippery pool of beer as she makes her way towards the exit. When she spies Felonius and her mistress moving towards the fallen Treesa, she plants her feet firmly shoulder width apart, and in a vigourous movement pushes her hands away from her body while crying 'templa pilini' fixing her eyes unwaveringly on the beautiful but awful seeker.
A missile of energy shoots unerringly towards Treesa's tormentor.
[ooc: Magic Missile for 5 pts. damage!]
Conner d20-2=8 d3+3=6 d20=15 d20-2=8 d3+3=6 Tuesday September 2nd, 2003 10:28:00 PM
Conner is taken by surprise, as with a thud[i] he lands on the tavern floor. He gets to his feet with relative ease, and looks about for old Maxey. Spying his shield haphazardly pushed up against the wall, he makes to retrieve it. Should any ruffians get in his way he will dispatch them swiftly with a left jab and a right hook!
[OOC: [i]Two Weapon Fighting unarmed attack hit AC 8, for 6 pts. subdual. Ignore middle roll]
Shakka Zul d20=5 d20=15 d6=2 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 4:17:46 AM
Shakka missed the woman with the spinning punch, but he responds quickly with a weak jab (5) and a roundhouse kick (15) (subdual damage).
(OOC: 15 would hit AC 16 or less, damage 2+3=5)
Ort d20=15 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 6:50:38 AM
Ort, unable to avoid the onslaught of the airborne patron, is flipped over backwards in his chair, and winds up on the floor in the pool of ale, a tangle of arms and legs with the unfortunate human missile.
Panadmonium Continues: DM Wade d20+4=5 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 3:58:48 PM
Xandar turns at Treesa's wail and turns looking for the seer. However with the panadamonium in the bar, fists, feet, and furniture flying its hard to see the girl, Spot check DC 18 to see her on the ground. Kadaz connects solidly with the laborer's kidney, the man lets out a whoosh of air and curls up on the floor. It appears that he has had enough of this mess as his eys glaze over andnhe curls up in a ball on the floor. Hearing Xandar's shout over the din Kadaz turns to look for Treesa or Birdie, who he thought were right by his legs, DC 16 to spot. Mira gingerly moves towards the fireplace and attempts to go around the outside of the brawl. Spying the woman and her ruffian Mira's spell surprises them both as the woman is knocked down as the missle spins her around. Conner easily retrieves his shield and moves in the general direction of the area where their table once stood in a response to Xandar's call. Attempting to see the girl proves diffacult. Spot DC 18. Shakka continue to harass the woman but to no avail as his punches and kicks all seem to miss. The monk follows the woman towards the fireplace, when he hears Xandars call. Even as close as he is there are still problem spoting Treesa, DC 16.
Kadaz d20+1=15 d20-3=13 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 4:51:21 PM
Kadaz quickly scans the area looking for Treesa (spot=15) but has no luck. Birdie should be protecting her; he's a good dog. With the guy at his feet boot-stomped out of the fight Kadaz turns to the two other laborers who seem to be considering joining in. He takes a step towards them and waves his flail at them while shouting "Do you want some too?" (intimidate=13)
To the White Dragon Mansion: Xandar d20=17 d20=16 d20=16 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 7:42:56 PM
After shouting for help, Xandar takes a look at the young girl whom he saved from the vicious grapple of the opportunistic thug. To his utter amazement, he finds, not Treesa lying on the floor in front of him, but a rather scared woman that resembled Treesa in almost every aspect.
Xandar's face grows pale in shock. He, then, searches frantically for the young seer (SPOT=17+4=21) only to find her to his immediate left, completely sprawled out on the ale-flooded floor. The half-elf takes a brief moment to make sure that the person he was about to save was Treesa.
After he was sure that the woman in front of him was Treesa, he frantically takes hold of her and shouts out loud, "I found her!! Let's get out of here and meet in front of the White Dragon Mansion!!" Without hesitation, he carries the frightened seer in his arms (STR=16+2=18) and hurries towards the tavern exit through the slippery floor (DEX=16+1=17).
Once outside, he heads toward the White Dragon Mansion under the dark cover of the moonlit sky.
OOC: Sorry, forgot to add the modifiers in the multiroll.
Conner (AC=17) d20+2=14 d20+2=15 d3+3=6 d4+3=4 d6+3=7 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 8:35:04 PM
Conner sees Xander begin to leave the tavern with Treesa under his protective wing and begins to back his way towards the rear door. "Please excuse us for leaving so soon" he says to no one in particular, "and just as things were getting interesting!"
Conner will fight a rear-guard action against any who attempt to interfere with their departure (OOC: Hit AC=14 and 15 for 6 pts subdual dmg and 7 pts lethal dmg (shield spike), ignore d4+3 roll) When the last of the party has left the tavern he will follow them out the back door.
Mira d4+1=2 Wednesday September 3rd, 2003 9:45:38 PM
Mira will continue to edge towards the exit. She is alert to any sudden moves from the blonde woman persuing Treesa. The sorcerer prepares another spell, but holds the discharge. She will release another missile of energy if the woman makes to follow the group.
Mira will duck behind the fighter and follow Zander and the rescued girl. "We'd better get the girl back to her guardian."
[OOC: Hold Action Magic Missile for 2 pts. damage]
Shakka Zul Thursday September 4th, 2003 12:52:05 AM
"Free Mead on the house", Shakka yells out as he explodes out the closest door to him (i believe it is the front door).
As soon as he gets outside he begins making his way towards the Terressa and the rest of the party. All the while looking for any guards that might be on their way to the tavern.
A quick exit: DM Wade Thursday September 4th, 2003 4:20:52 PM
As the party rather quickly exits the tavern, they find them selves running right inot the assembled town guard outside. "STOP! I command it," the seargent of the watch commands. As you look up you see a rather large human male in burnished breastplate standing with a platoon of soldiers. As you look past him you see Treesa's tormentor and the two ruffians being loaded into the back of a wagon, unhappy looks on their faces.
Party Initiave:
Kadaz d20+1=5 Thursday September 4th, 2003 4:36:33 PM
Kadaz hides his flail under his cloak. He summons Birdie to his side and slips him a doggie treat from the belt pouch. Kadaz steps up to the front, stands to attention, and says "Sergeant. I was off duty waiting for Calfinius the priest when the fight began. You already have the three who started it there. Most everyone else in there was trying to keep their drinks unspilt."
Kadaz looks around for Calfinius (spot=5) while trying trying to look official and truthful.
Halted by the Authority: Xandar d20+6=18 Thursday September 4th, 2003 4:45:43 PM
Xandar immediately stops once he hears the seargent's command. Gazing at the large assembly of soldiers, Xandar slowly approaches the human commander, cradling Treesa in his arms.
He stops just a few feet in front of the tall human officer and presents the young and frightened seer. With a look of urgency, he says to the human commander, "Sir, I am glad that you have arrived to stop the bar fight. The chaos inside was out-of-hand and has certainly shaken my young companion."
"Please let my company and I take this young one to the Temple of Alemi. Her guardian is the cleric called Calfinius, and it would be best if she were with him right now." (DIPLOMACY=18)
Conner Thursday September 4th, 2003 6:08:39 PM
Conner stays near the back of the group. His excitement begins to subside and the tattoo on his head fades to it's normal intensity. He slings his shield on his back and tries to look as unobtrusive as possible. In his experience, guards are likely to lock up any and all that offer the slightest provocation.
Kadaz Thursday September 4th, 2003 8:50:51 PM
Kadaz glances at Xander out of the corner of his eye and two quick thoughts flash through his mind. "Thank Domi our stories match" and "That boy is officer material."
Mira d20+5=19 Thursday September 4th, 2003 9:16:31 PM
Mira stands behind the drawf, removes her glasses, and gives them a quick polish with the sleeve of her tunic. As she replaces them, she looks owlishly at the seargant with her big emerald eyes. "Thank goodness you have arrived, Sir," breathes the pretty sorcerer, "It was terrible in there!" she continues "If it handn't been for these gentlemen, I don't know what would have become of me and my young friend here."
Placing a light hand on Zandar's arm, and speaking loud enough so that the seargeant and his platoon can hear, "Oh! You are so right! Please lets do get her to Calfinius." Gesturing to the rest of the band that have exited the tavern, "Won't you please provide an escort?"
[Bluff=19]
Arm d20=15 d20+7=9 Friday September 5th, 2003 6:32:44 AM
Finally, Arm extricates himself from the thrown patron, and emerges from the bar. Seeing the authority figures present, he strodes up to the sergeant and says, "Yes, thank you, kind sir, for apprehending those ruffians. They sought, no doubt, grievous harm to our young charge here, a disciple of Calfinius. He left young Treesa in our care until his return. If you speak to him, I'm sure he'll back up our statements." (Diplomacy d20+7=9)
Shakka Zul Friday September 5th, 2003 10:03:16 AM
Shakka moves next to Treesa and tries to act as calm as he can. He turns to her and says: "Don't worry your safe now".
Mira Tuesday September 9th, 2003 8:34:02 PM
Mira looks at the burly seargent with her big emerald eyes, waiting for his permission to proceed.
Kadaz Wednesday September 10th, 2003 1:52:11 PM
Kadaz remains at attention, the nervous sweat slowly trickling down his forehead. "The longer the sergeant waits, the madder he is" he thinks to himself as the moment stretches on.
Conner Wednesday September 10th, 2003 7:26:46 PM
Conner holds his position at the back of the group and feels inside his tunic for his papers. He hopes the rest of the group has appropriate identification should the sergeant ask for it.
In Front of the Sergeant: Xandar Wednesday September 10th, 2003 8:22:38 PM
Xandar shifts his weight a little to support the young seer in his arms. He wonders how the commander will react to his party's interpretation of the events that happened inside the now wrecked tavern.
Mira Wednesday September 10th, 2003 10:20:02 PM
The sorcerer smiles ever so sweetly at the sergeant.
(OOC: Sent Mira updated with the 2 extra skill points yesterday.)
Petty Officials: DM Wade Thursday September 11th, 2003 8:47:02 AM
The young seargent ponders the words of the group and looks them each up and down rather carefully stopping at Treesa to look back at the wagon and shaking his head. Using the moment to flick an imaginary speck of dust off of his burnished breastplate the youg official seems almost to enjoy in holding others, making them wait for his time to speak. "You who are off duty, and you priest, the lady currently loaded into my wagon claim that they were merely innocent patrons stopping in for an evening drink. That the lady you claim to escort is the cause of all of this.." the seargent sniffs disdainfully. "PRIVATE!" The seargent roars,"Go to the temple of Alemi and see if this priest Calfinius is there, quickly go. We will see if your story holds water very soon."
Kadaz d20=18 Thursday September 11th, 2003 1:26:01 PM
Kadaz slightly relaxes while remaining standing. He glances down at Birdie and moves his hand to pat the dog's head. "Good dog" he says quietly.
Kadaz is very used to standing quietly, waiting for something to happen. Since it's not blazing sunshine now Kadaz is relatively content.
He will keep half an eye out (spot = 18) for the worker he kicked inside. You can't tell what a drunk will do but it's unlikely that he'll be agressive with a squad of the guard standing around.
Where is Calfinius?: Xandar d20+4=20 Thursday September 11th, 2003 1:44:29 PM
Xandar smiles politely and slowly lets Treesa down from his arms. He, then, looks Treesa in the eyes and says, "Don't you worry. Calfinius shall come for you soon enough."
After looking at the sergeant one more time, he places his warhammer back into its holster on his waist and repositions his shield back to his back. The half-elf understands the necessity of his inquiry, but wishes that he were a bit gentler in his tone. Afterwards, he approaches Kadaz and softly asks, "Do you know who this sergeant is my stout friend?" He, then, looks around to see whether there are clerics in the area that can vouch for his credibility as a man of Domi (SPOT=20).
Shakka Zul d20=20 Thursday September 11th, 2003 9:04:46 PM
Shakka relaxes his stance and watches for the woman he was fighting with inside the bar (spot 20)
Mira d20+5=14 d20+4=24 Thursday September 11th, 2003 9:16:20 PM
Mira fixes the sergeant with a sincere look. Speaking quietly and choosing her words carefully (Diplomacy=14) she makes an enquiry (Gather Information=24, nat. 20!), "Kind sir, I am from the city, but have been away these past three years. On news of my father's death, I have returned, to settle his affairs." Keeping her fine green eyes on the man, the young sorcerer points at Treesa's tormentor being hustled onto the wagon, "I do not recognize that woman. Can you tell me who she is?"
Conner Friday September 12th, 2003 12:23:42 AM
Recognizing a long wait when he sees one, Conner makes himself as comfortable as possible and begins assessing the group he has fallen in with. His arms are crossed against his burly chest and his right hand rests on the pommel of his longsword in a relaxed fashion.
He notes the quiet assuredness of Kadaz and hopes the rest of the group will be equally steady in a tough situation.
Petty Officials: DM Wade Friday September 12th, 2003 9:31:53 AM
The seargent takes on a bored look as he cleans non-existent dirt and dust off of the hilt of his sword, the shoulders of his equally spotless cloak, his gloves and every other imagineable location he can reach, the frustration of waiting playing across his forehead evident. The offical looks down at Mira with a looks of reproach almost to state," You dare speak to me," then answers, " I know not where this lady is from nor here name. I dont care much like yourselfs she is being detained until her story can be checked. Where is that private?" the seargent says agaitation evident in his speech. Kadaz, Conner, and Shakka stand with the easiness of warriors trained to wait, each movement carefully used to preserve energy and to not provoke unwanted aggression. Xandar looks around but doesn't see anyone to vouch for his position in the church.
Arm Friday September 12th, 2003 12:24:34 PM
Arm saunters over to stand next to Conner, all the while attempting to wring more ale from his cloak, and, while smiling at the sergeant the entire time says to him from the corner of his mouth, "I don't know about you, friend, but I have an odd feeling about this.".
Kadaz d20+1=4 d20+1=9 d20+1=19 Friday September 12th, 2003 5:18:36 PM
Kadaz tries to looks closely at the woman and two men who started the trouble. They are already on the wagon. Kadaz looks at them trying to determine if they look worried or self assured (spot = 4, sense motive = 9). But Kadaz can discern nothing from his vantage point close to the ground.
On the other hand, this sergeant clearly doesn't come from the lower class parts of town. Sergeants there are more concerned with keeping the peace than spit and polish. Who is this guy? Kadaz tries to size up the guard with the sergeant. Are they also equally concerned with style over substance? (spot = 19).
In a world where who you know is as important as what actually happened this situation is starting to stink. Well, at least Kadaz can't be demoted any.
Conner d20+1=11 d20+3=7 Friday September 12th, 2003 7:49:24 PM
"Perhaps you are right minstrel" Conner says under his breath, "but I sense nothing other than vanity in our dandy sergeant."[Sense motive = 11] "He can't see past his own reflection to notice our pretty young friend batting her eyes".
Conner remains still, his eyes casually scan their surroundings for the return of the private or the appearance of anything unusual. [Spot = 7].
Conner lowers his voice even further and in a hushed tone continues his conversation with Arm. "Relax my friend, trouble will come when trouble is ready". Conner wonders what further advice he can give to the bard who seems in need of some reassurance.
Arm d20=18 Saturday September 13th, 2003 6:42:23 AM
Arm responds to Conner in kind, "I just find it odd that nary a moment passed after Calfinius' absence, when these ruffians came to collect her. They MUST have been followed here, but why? What worth is Treesa to them, that they'd go to such lengths to capture her? She is, after all, an acolyte, not an abbott...".
Saying this, he scans the area as well for new developments. (spot=18)
Mira Saturday September 13th, 2003 7:45:05 PM
Rebuffed by the sergeant, Mira stands silently behind the dwarf, and covertly checks out her mates. It is an odd company in which she has found herself. A loquacious bard, an easy going fighter, an austere monk, the sturdy but possibly shy dwarf standing in front of her, and the passionate cleric supporting Treesa. The young sorcerer does a double take when she spees the cleric's visage in the dim light of the alley. Scary, she thinks, it's almost like looking in a mirror! She nervously fingers the 'S'shaped pendant of her necklace.
Passing Time: Xandar Sunday September 14th, 2003 4:21:45 AM
Xandar shakes his head slightly in frustration and bites his lip. How can such a big city not have any clerics in a populous place such as this? Looking to the ground, he patiently awaits the arrival of Calfinius.
Arm d20+7=15 Sunday September 14th, 2003 7:20:04 AM
Arm, finally tired of waiting around....unslings his lute and begins to play:
{Sung to the tune of White Christmas}
Oh I'm, dreaming of a Crystal Ball. Just like the one I had last fall. When the ogres ca-ame, and smashed my plane, And left, me defenseless and all.....
I'm, dreaming of my Wand of Power. Which shatter with a blow. Oh yes, it exploded, and it was loaded, So I..... took the damage - all....
{Attempts at whistling now heard...)
Oh I'm, dreaming of my old fortress, Where all the orcs were led one day. When the lich attacked me, for pay...... And I became his, to this day.......
[Perform=15]
Kadaz Monday September 15th, 2003 7:33:05 AM
Kadaz quietly chuckes during the bard's song, trying to keep a straight face in front of this officious twerp of a sergeant.
Mira d20+4=7 Monday September 15th, 2003 9:50:19 PM
Mira keeps her gaze level with the sergeant's, and tries not to show any emotion. When the bard launches into his song, she struggles to keep a plain face, but it is useless (Will Save=7). She lifts her hand to her mouth to stiffle her giggles.
The plot thickens: DM Wade Monday September 15th, 2003 10:34:30 PM
As Kadaz observes the men standing at attention behind the still primping sergeant he notices that they are nowhere near the cleanliness of their leader. As Kadaz looks up from the men on foot to the pompous he notices a badge on the shoulder of the sergeant, much like that of a noble house. As Arm finishes his song the men chuckle softlyand the sergeant turns sharply motioning for silence. As he turns around in the saddle you all notice that most of the men glare at his back but stay silent. Just then the brawl that had been almost forgotten seems to spring up around you as a minotaur comes crashing out of the door and a halfling crashes out of the window and hits a puddle on the street sending much flying up directly on the face and breastplate of the sergeant. "WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL THE GODS..." the man roars out his voice seeming to screech at the end. "THATS IT ALL OF PUT THEM IN THE WAGON. WE AE NOT WAITING FOR ANY PRIEST OF ANY GOD ANY LONGER!" The town guard surrounds you quickly and disarms you, just as the Mira, being loaded last because of her gender is helped on the wagon the young private escorting Calfinius hurries up. "Sir! Sir! Here is the priest he was at the Temple of Alemi sir!" the private states. Clafinius rushes up to the sergeant who is vigorously rubbing the muck from his armor. "Sir my young charge Treesa, I left her in the company of some friends while I ran to the temple. Mira here was one of them. Do you by chance have a young girl by the name of Treesa?" "You can inquire at the guardhouse after we put them all in jail until we settle this matter. The opportunity was given to you to come quickly and you took your time. Now you can wait on them to be processed into the jail." With that the sergeant turn sharply and orders his men to form up, leaving the sputtering priest standing in the night, a barfight going on around him.
OOC Sorry for the late post. I have a sick child here. Thanks for your patience.
Conner Monday September 15th, 2003 11:08:38 PM
Conner doesn't much like the odds, nor is he willing to openly defy the town guard over such a small matter. Treesa is safe for the moment and Calfinus knows where they are bound.
The fighter looks across to the guard that disarmed him, "Look after those" he says with a forced smile, "I expect them back soon".
Mira Monday September 15th, 2003 11:42:58 PM
As Mira tries to find a comfortable position on the hard bench in the wagon, she reflects on the events that have just taken place. The callous disregard of the man towards Calfinius, disturbs her Who is this sergeant? His men care little for him. His commission likely purchased rather than earned. Jumbled thoughts fill her mind. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. As she exhales, she opens her eyes, and studies her fellow passengers...
Arm and Conner she knows already. The other's are strangers, although there is something unnervingly familiar about the cleric. She opens her mouth, to say something, but the failed attempt to bluff the seeker back at the tavern, and her inability to charm the sergeant weigh heavily on her. Blushing, she closes her mouth and looks down at her feet.
Hauled Away: Xandar Tuesday September 16th, 2003 1:41:56 AM
Xandar willingly enters the wagon, knowing full well that Calfinius would be petitioning for their release as soon as he could. He has known Calfinius for sometime now and the half-elf knows how dependable the old cleric is when he is needed.
Taking a seat beside Treesa, he looks at Mira who was sitting to his far right. Once again, Xandar begins to wonder why she looks so familiar to him, or rather, why she 'feels' so familiar to him. Everytime he would look at the beautiful human, his pointed ears would twitch and his burdened heart would skip a beat. It was as if every cell in his being was trying to tell him something, a secret perhaps...something lost in the dark abyss of the past. Could his soul hold the answer?
For now, he hangs his head in a similar manner to that of Mira's and keeps his mouth shut. He knows that his new friends have had a rough time thus far and would rather rest now instead of talking to each other. Perhaps they could formally introduce themselves to each other inside the confines of a Plateau City jail cell. Domi knows they have time to spare...
Arm Tuesday September 16th, 2003 6:29:33 AM
Arm resigns himself to the situation, allowing the soldiers to disarm {OOC: Pun intended! :-)} him, and sits down heavily next to Conner. Looking around at the assembled group, he thinks to himself, "Hm, quite a group I've thrown myself in with this time. If we get out of this mess unscathed, I may stick around this town for a while and see what transpires.".
Stretching his arms across the back of the wagon and feeling lost without his lute, he begins to intone in a deep and sonorous voice: "Noboooooody knows.......the trouble I've seen.....nobody knows my sorrow...".
Kadaz Tuesday September 16th, 2003 6:41:00 AM
Kadaz hands over his weapons to one of the guard but refuses to get into the wagon. "I am a member of the town guard" he says quietly. "I ask the courtesy of being allowed to walk to the guardhouse." He then stands stiffly beside the front wheel, Birdie at his heels. Riding in the wagon with bar brawlers, in front of fellow guard, would be embarassing. His sergeant would never let him hear the end of it.
Shakka Zul Tuesday September 16th, 2003 10:44:39 AM
Without complaint Shakka hands over his sling and staff.
"You can expect no trouble from me, but would it be possible for me to walk as well. My legs could use a good stretch."
The long ride: DM Wade Tuesday September 16th, 2003 3:47:04 PM
As the guard hear the request from Kadaz a sicker can be heard from the pompous sergeant. However on of the men, a corporal by his rank insignia, leans over to Kadaz,"It would be best if you rode the wagon with the others, if you walk we will be forced to shackle you to the wagon and that would be very bad for you." The corporal standing up straight ushers Kadaz and Shakka on the wagon and the long bumpyride begins. You can hear the grons from others on the other side of the partition and assume that the lady and her ruffians must be over there since none of you see her in this compartment. As you pull away you can still make out the pleading of Calfinius with the sergeant and finally a, "Dont worry I am heading to the jail now."
Mira Tuesday September 16th, 2003 5:38:53 PM
When the monk and dwarf climb in to the wagon, Mira moves over to make a space for one of them. She pats the bench and looks up with a shrug of her shoulders and a weak smile.
Conner Tuesday September 16th, 2003 7:07:50 PM
Conner shifts over on the bench to make room for the others and leans his back against the rear of the compartment as the wagon lurches forward.
"Well Treesa", he addresses the young seer, "what can you tell us of this woman that pursues you? Exactly what kind of danger are you in?"
Kadaz Tuesday September 16th, 2003 8:33:40 PM
Kadaz sits down beside Shaka and carefully eyes him up and down. "You move very well. I am glad you were helping protect Treesa. I am Kadaz Guardson, a friend of Calfinius." Kadaz offers his hand to Shaka. "And out there, beside the wagon, is Birdie."
Arm Wednesday September 17th, 2003 5:57:00 AM
Arm, cognizant of the apparant proximity of their attackers, says to Conner, "My friend, I agree that explanations would be welcome, but perhaps this is not the proper place for giving them.". Motioning to the other compartment and their unseen enemy that it contains, he continues, "The walls have ears, dontcha know.".
Turning to the rest of the group he says, "However, I think best that introductions are in order. For those of you I have yet to formally greet, I am Armathen Ebano, but you may call me Arm, if you wish.".
Inside the Wagon: Xandar Wednesday September 17th, 2003 8:18:46 AM
Xandar lifts his eyes toward Arm and smiles. In low voice he utters, "I am Xandar Plyth, cleric of Domi. Nice to meet you." He, then, turns to everyone to see whether or not they are up to talking with each other inside such a restrictive space.
Shakka Zul Wednesday September 17th, 2003 5:29:20 PM
For the first time all day Shakka's face breaks into a smile when he takes the hadn of Kadaz. "Well met", he says.
Then he listens intently to everyone's introduction before offering his own. "I am Shakka Zul, a monk of the order of the wind. It is a pleasure to meet all of you".
DM Wade Wednesday September 17th, 2003 11:48:04 PM
The heavy wagon lurches and Treesa face launces into a smile when, from the other side of the wall you hear a lound thud and a curse from the woman who caused all of this to happen, "Thats my sister Treesa says quietly pulling off the cowl of her claok for the first time. You all notice that except for the clothes and the haughty stare that the two women look identical. "We are twins and until tonight and very few other occasions she would keep me locked in my basement room." The young woman sighs softly, "I am sorry I got you all into this, Calfinius was hoping to get me into a caravan headed south tonight and free me from her but it appears that she was on to his plan." As you all introduce yourselves to each other you hear a very low voice, "Yes get to know each other as I will know you all. You have interfered in my buisiness and that is not allowed." The voice continues, "Treesa my dear sweet sister, enjoy your respite for we start anew."
Blood Related: Xandar Thursday September 18th, 2003 12:33:49 AM
"Siblings...", Xandar manages to say under his breath. He shakes his head in disbelief. Though they might look the same, the two sisters seemed so different from each other. It was as if they were yin and yang, opposites that create a whole. "Does she also have your gift of sight? You ARE twins...and why is she so cruel to you?", the handsome half-elf asks in a soft tone.
He, then, pauses and raises an eyebrow. Quickly, he looks at Mira through the side of his eyes and thinks, "...siblings...it can't be...I have elven in me while she is purely human...but those emerald eyes...just like mine..."
Arm Thursday September 18th, 2003 5:55:32 AM
Arm, hearing Treesa's story shakes his head sadly, and says loud enough for the other compartment to hear, "I am truly sorry for you, m'lady....sorry that you have such a vile monster for a sister.".
Kadaz Thursday September 18th, 2003 6:47:03 AM
Kadaz pulls on his limited knowledge and comes up with what he knows best. "I've seen this before. In a litter of dogs there often will be two that look alike but are extremely different in temperment. And these two may be the ones that fight the most among the pups. Sharing parents and looks is no guarantee of similiarity.
But Treesa, how is it that your sister has control? No parents or guardian?"
Mira Thursday September 18th, 2003 9:54:32 PM
Thinking back on the secluded nocturnal existance of her own childhood, Mira's heart goes out to the girl. She smiles encouragingly at Treesa, and waits for her to speak again.
Conner Thursday September 18th, 2003 10:34:52 PM
The burly young fighter listens to Treesa's tale of hardship at the hand of her sister. Being the youngest and smallest of five boys, Conner experienced his own share of difficulties, but nothing like being confined to a basement room. Well, there was that one time...but his old man had switched the culprit. Later, his brother's had caught him, and out of earshot of their father had thumped him for good measure.
The colours of Conner's facial tatoo darken at the fighter's remembrance. He leans forward, forarms resting on his muscular thighs, his hands alternately clenching and relaxing as he listens to the pretty ward of Calfinius.
DM Wade Friday September 19th, 2003 8:48:26 AM
Treesa merely shakes her head at all the questions and pulls her cowl back over her head, letting the others talk about siblings and how they work. The rumbling of the wheels and bouncing of the wagon continues for several more minutes until the wagon comes to a standstill, the silence after all the noise becomes painful until a pompous voice rings out,"Get them out and get them inside." This is followed by the muted sounds of movement and a thunderous, "NOW!" The doors open on the other compartment first and you hear the voices of Treesa's sister and her henchmen, then the voices get softer and softer as they move away from the wagon. However after several minutes nobody has made any attempt to retrieve any of you from the carrige.
Arm Friday September 19th, 2003 10:06:44 AM
"Hm," muses Arm after a bit..."Seems our captors have forgotten about us for a bit. What say we do, wait for Califinius to arrive or forge our own destiny right now?".
Kadaz d20+1=7 Friday September 19th, 2003 3:43:37 PM
Kadaz runs this hands through his beard while thinking about the situation. "It is odd that we are still in the wagon. I will check."
Kadaz moves to the door, listens (DC 7) but hears nothing. He then tries opening it slowly from the inside.
Conner d20+1=21 d20+3=15 Friday September 19th, 2003 10:05:09 PM
Suspicious of the long delay, Conner begins examining the floor of the wagon and the dividing wall that separates them from the adjoining compartment for loose boards. [Search = 21; nat 20]
If he finds a loose board he will attempt to pry it free and create a passage for their escape. [Strength check = 15] Any loose boards will also serve as a makeshift weapon.
"Treesa" he calls out in a hoarse whisper, "What can you see of the outside? Can you tell what has happened to your sister and the guards?"
Without a Shepard: Xandar Friday September 19th, 2003 11:02:09 PM
Xandar breaks off from his thoughts upon hearing Arm's questions. Without an answer himself, he keeps silent and awaits everyone's decision. He would prefer not to escape and avoid aggravating the circumstances even further. But if need be, he will take his chances and stick with this group of interesting individuals that he has found himself with. It's not that he has found any incentive not to anyway...
Mira d20+2=17 d20+2=18 Saturday September 20th, 2003 8:13:54 PM
Mira stands behind the dwarf, Kadaz and listens as well [Listen=17]. If the dwarf is successful in opening the door, she will look over his shoulder to see what she can see [Spot=18].
"I think it might be best for us to depart this place as soon as possible."
Shakka Zul d20=17 Saturday September 20th, 2003 9:27:01 PM
Shakka agrees.. "I think we should try to get out of here as soon as possible". Meanwhile he also begins looking for any loose boards or ways out of their cage.
(search 17)
Arm d20+1=18 Monday September 22nd, 2003 6:05:10 AM
Seeing that most of the group is willing to leave, begins searching the interior of the wagon as well for a means to escape. Before he does this, he says in a terse whisper, "Don't forget, my friends, if we DO manage to escape this wagon, we MUST take our gear with us as well...". SPOT=18
DM Wade d20+8=22 Monday September 22nd, 2003 9:39:50 PM
OOC Sorry for the late post work was horrid.
Kadaz attempts to open the wagon door quietly as Conner spots a weakened baord under the bench that he was sitting on but it appears to be a bit small to work on as an escape route but might work as a modified club if it can be pryed up<Strength check DC 17>. As Treesa hears her name mentioned she shrugs slightly, "I have no idea what is going to happen but if Calfinus says he will be here you can trust in Alemi that he will arrive." Kadaz turns the latch that opens the door and nothing, the door doesn't open. All make listen checks DC 22.
Party initiave:
Conner d20+3=18 d20+2=14 Monday September 22nd, 2003 10:16:17 PM
Conner feels the loose board under the bench and with some difficulty works his thick fingers beneath it. He pulls one end of it upwards in as slow and deliberate a motion as he can. His arms strain against the board, but in the end it gives way and he examines his prize with a wide grin. [Strength=18]
"It's not a blade, but it may serve us well" The fighter slips the club into his shirt for safe keeping.
Conner listens for approaching guards and hearing none he sets to work enlarging the hole in the floor [Listen=14]. If one board can be pried loose, surely it's neighbour will be that much easier he thinks to himself.
Mira d20+2=18 Monday September 22nd, 2003 11:41:27 PM
Mira strains to listen for even the faintest sound that there is someone or something out there beyond the confines of their small prison. (Listen=18)
Arm d20=5 d20+2=16 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 5:55:05 AM
Arm, frustrated that the door is seemingly locked, listens and hears nothing
{listen=16 initiative=5}
Kadaz d20+1=15 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 6:18:14 AM
Kadaz pauses and puts his ear to the door(listen 15) but hears nothing. That's very odd, he thinks to himself, why is no one out there?
Kadaz moves over to the small hole in the floor Conner has just made and says to him "Excuse me. I'd like to try something." Kadaz kneels next to the hole and says softly "Birdie. Are you there?" Kadaz then makes some soft whistling sounds, clearly an attempt to call his dog.
Listening to Silence: Xandar d20+4=17 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 9:07:23 AM
Xandar becomes anxious and closes his eyes. Concentrating, he listens for anything to give him a sense of what is happening outside the wagon (LISTEN=17). "I hope Calfinius comes soon...", he thinks to himself.
The Wait: DM Wade Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 7:29:23 PM
As Conner strains against the board it snaps with a muffled crack in the confines of the wagon creating a six inch gap in the wagons floor. Kadaz leans forward whistling for Birdie and the dogs plaintive howl floats back to him. The rest of the party listens closely, but only Mira hears the grumbling of the guards standing outside as Birdies howl spooks them into movement. "How long are we suppossed to stand here?" one voice whispers. "Until that fat priest and the sergeants' lieutenant get done. Did you see the look on his face when that priest came in it was priceless. And the lieutenant knew him as well," a second voice replies biting off a laugh.
Kadaz Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 8:23:11 PM
Kadaz fishes out a doggie treat from his belt pouch. "Catch Birdie" he says as he drops the treat through the hole in the floor. "Good dog."
Kadaz turns around to look at his fellow captives and asks hopefully "Can anyone here make themselves small enough to fit through this hole?"
Shakka Zul Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 8:29:05 PM
"I unfortunately can not. Perhaps someone might be able to simply break down the door? Perhaps someone strong?"
Mira d20+2=18 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 10:36:11 PM
"Shhhh! says Mira over the voices of the dwarf and monk. "It sounds like Calfinius has come to our rescue afterall" she whispers as loud as she dare. Then flashing a big grin to her fellow prisoners she holds up a finger to her lips as she strains to hear more.(Listen=18)
Conner d20+2=4 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 11:25:50 PM
Conner moves aside to provide room for Kadaz when Mira quiets them. Despite holding as still as possible and straining to listen, all he can hear is his own pulse pounding in his ears [Listen=4].
Arm d20+2=18 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 5:47:08 AM
Arm, straining to hear something as well, listens to murmuring outside, but cannot discern the words.
Thank Heavens: Xandar Wednesday September 24th, 2003 12:05:13 PM
The half-elven cleric sighs in relief once he hears Mira's words. Waiting for Calfinius' aid is certainly the best course of action, Xandar feels, and escaping in a predicament like this would only worsen the misunderstanding. Then again, if Calfinius' aid was for naught, escaping would BE the only alternative. "Thank heavens for Calfinius...", Xandar thinks to himself.
Afterwards, he looks around and tries to comprehend the group dynamics that are starting to appear in his party. As of yet, no strong bonds, he feels...but the potential is definitely there.
His thoughts suddnely shift to what he was supposed to do after performing his messenger duties earlier that day...
The Wait: DM Wade Wednesday September 24th, 2003 7:20:14 PM
The party sits back restless knowing after Mira's words that they are soon to be freed and yet now they have to sit and wait for freedom to come. Birdie's bark brings the guard standing outside to attention as a shuffling of feet and muffled voices come toward the wagon and stop suddenly. "What in the.." the first voice starts. The sound of rushing feet and and a quick rap on the wagon door,"Treesa? Treesa? Oh Treesa dear? I told you I would be back. Where is your fat priest now and all of your friends are helpless to defend you." Treesa's sisters voice cackles seeming to come from everywhere at once.
Conner d20+3=18 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 7:39:05 PM
Conner is surprised by the reappearance of Treesa's sister and can't help but wonder what magic she must have used to overpower the guards.
He taps Kadaz on the shoulder and with a thrusting motion of his open hand Conner signals his intent to break down the wagon door in concert with the sturdy dwarf.
If Kadaz signals his agreement to help, he will put his shoulder to the door and push with all his might[Strength=18], otherwise he will ready the club beneath his shirt.
Mira d4+1=2 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 8:14:44 PM
On hearing the voice of Treesa's sister, the young sorcerer frowns. She watches as the fighter prepares to force the door. "The guards may have confiscated the weapons they could see, but they didn't bind my magic" she says in a low voice. "Conner, and you, um, Kadaz? move quickly once the door is down. I'll take care of that woman."
Mira prepares a magic missle and will release it as soon as the door is down and she can see Treesa's sister.
(Held action 'Magic Missile for 2 pts. dmg.)
Unavoidable Actions: Xandar Wednesday September 24th, 2003 9:02:43 PM
Xandar's face turns a bit pale. Everything was not going according to plan. He foregoes his hope in Calfinius, for the moment, and prepares to complicate things even further.
Turning to Treesa, he whispers, "Do not worry. She will not get a hold of you as long as I am around." The half-elf's protective nature re-emerges as he turns to talk to everyone with a more serious and authoratative tone than normal.
"It seems we will have to do with what we have under the circumstances. Mira, we will rely on you and your offensive magic to stall that witch of a woman once we break through. Conner and Kadaz, you two shall be the shock factors. Make as much ruckus as you need to put the other guards in disarray. Arm and Shakka, once we get out, you two will have to discern the area and figure out the best means of escape. Also, support whomever needs help. We don't know how many we are up against out there. I will be by Treesa and fight off anything that threatens her."
Xandar gives an uncharacteristic snort and cracks his neck, "I hope Calfinius understands what we have been forced into." He, then, turns his attention to Kadaz and Conner. "You two are at point. Good luck everyone. Right now, we are all responsible for Treesa well-being above anything else."
Arm Thursday September 25th, 2003 6:08:58 AM
Arm, familiar with the cramped quarters, realizes that he would probably only be in the way in a first strike action. "Fight well, my friends...I shall be right behind the both of thee upon exiting the wagon, either to provide backup assistance to yerselves or to help protect Treesa, whichever seems more prudent.", he says as they prepare to leave the wagon.
Kadaz d20+3=16 Thursday September 25th, 2003 7:19:21 AM
Kadaz nods his agreement to Conner and moves to also lean on the door. He glances at the rest of the people in the wagon first to make sure they are ready and then pushes on the door in unison with Conner. (Strength check 16)
DM Wade: Inside the wagon Thursday September 25th, 2003 1:33:04 PM
Treesa seems to shrivel up into a ball then stands up straight throwing her shoulders back as though a surge of strength had gone through them, "Your strength, all of you has given resolve to my determination, you need not defend me we will take on my monstrosity together!" Treesa scoots over towards the door and leans over to Kadaz,"Wait before attempting to open that door. Can you tell us anything of this wagon?" <Kadaz Int Check DC 13>
Domi's Hand At Work: Xandar Thursday September 25th, 2003 4:16:44 PM
Xandar was taken aback by the sudden resolve of the young seer. Such passion in the eyes of Treesa...was this the same young and fragile creature that he carried in his arms just a few hours ago? Xandar, after completing his thoughts, immediately lowers his head and stares at the artifact slung around his neck.
He smiles to himself and acknowledges Domi's spiritual influence on the seer. Through Treesa, Xandar's goals and convictions are reaffirmed yet again. Domi is a god worth devoting himself to.
Kadaz d20+1=20 Thursday September 25th, 2003 6:07:43 PM
Kadaz lowers his head and pulls his hood up. He is not used to being asked for information, especially in such a polite manner. He picks up a whisp of beard, puts it into his mouth and sucks on it as he concentrates.
"By Domi's great blue b..." Kadaz exclaims, his voice trailing off as he realized what he was saying. "Excuse my language, Miss, but come to think of it, I do know something that may help." (Intelligence check 20)
Mira Thursday September 25th, 2003 6:10:49 PM
Mira moves aside to let Treesa get closer to the dwarf. She remains at the ready for the enemy. "You are not alone in this, girl," whispers the sorcerer, "Together we can do more than any one of us alone."
(OOC: Hold action as previously posted Magic Missile for 2 pts dmg.)
Conner Thursday September 25th, 2003 7:24:05 PM
Conner notices that Kadaz is no longer assisting with the door and seems lost in thought. When finally the dwarf responds to Treesa the exasperated fighter cannot help himself. "Well... what is it? Spit it out!" he whispers to Kadaz.
Arm Friday September 26th, 2003 6:04:54 AM
Arm adds HIS two silver pieces worth with, "Yes, friend Kadaz, please make haste, before our enemies come to get us. Alas, I can be of little help at the moment...if only I had my lute...".
Dm Wade: Inside the Wagon part 2 Friday September 26th, 2003 6:15:19 AM
As the group stares at Kadaz and awaits his memory the woman outside is raging, words coming out of her mouth that would make a hundred sailors blush. As she calms down between 1 tirade and the next you gather that the guardsmen outside have been bound and gagged but luckily nothing worse. It is now well after sunset and the winds that promised a wet evening have kept tht promise with the sounds of a drizzling rain now splashing along the top of the wagon.
OOC: There will be no post on Monday as I will be staying late at work. Feel free to talk and plan in character here on the board or email. I will post on Tuesday morning after I get off work.
Kadaz Friday September 26th, 2003 7:00:07 AM
Kadaz straightens up and looks around. "Sorry," he says, "A bit of guard procedure just came to me. At the front of the wagon, under the driver's seat, is a box. Confiscated items are usually stored there. So when we get out of here we should be able to recover our belongings if they haven't already been taken inside.
Kadaz turns says "OK. Shall we get out of here?" With that he braces himself, readies to push on the door, and nods at Conner.
Conner d20+3=18 Friday September 26th, 2003 8:27:36 PM
"Right" acknowledges Conner, and he motions to Shakka Zul and the others to assist in forcing the door. "Mira" he whispers, you ready your spell should Treesa's sister be waiting for us.
With that the fighter leans against the door and heaves with all his might [strength = 18]
Mira Friday September 26th, 2003 9:43:09 PM
Despite the precariousness of their predicament, Mira smiles a little. After three years of solitary adventuring, it is good to be part of a group. She thinks to herself, "from their actions so far, these men appear to have good intentions. I sense to evil inclinations." Keeping a level gaze over the sholders of those who would break down the door of their cage, she calls lightly to the bard, "how about a song to raise our spirits, Arm?"
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