DM Kathy Friday October 15th, 2004 3:17:11 AM
Cautiously, your group proceeds through the twisting alleyways of the Shanty Quarter. Shadow takes the lead, with Uriel behind him. Next come Evan, Mira, and Arm, then Wilfire, then Conner. Kadaz and Birdie bring up the rear.
The conditions around you remain wretched and miserable--but, thankfully, do not seem to actually get worse. Apparantly, you have reached rock bottom.
Finding the dump itself is a bit tricky. Shadow has a hard time finding the right direction, but with some help from Uriel and Arm, he is at last able to lead the party to the scrap heap.
The stench here is unbelievable. Piles of you-don't-want-to-know-what are scattered haphazardly about a large cleared area. There is no apparant organization to the mess, and nobody in charge of what gets tossed where. Buzzing flies are everywhere, and crows wheel and caw overhead.
Shadow d20+1=3 d20+4=20 Friday October 15th, 2004 10:23:47 AM
Shadow will see if he can locate anything out of the ordinary (yes, with a pile of "you-don't-want-to-know-what" could there really be anything out of the ordinary) (Spot=3 yes a whopping 3) as the group moves around the cleared area.
If he spies anything out of the ordinary, or if not one of the closer piles, Shadow will start a search of that pile. Looking for something specifically that would not be thrown away or discarded (which would be anything other than waste - Shanty Quarter residence would not get rid of anything other than stuff that really could not be used)(search=20).
Arm d20+4=22 d20+4=10 Friday October 15th, 2004 2:17:23 PM
Arm starts poking around the detritus himself, (spot=10), all the while listening for signs of trouble (listen=22).
Conner d20+3=19 Friday October 15th, 2004 5:24:36 PM
The fighter does his best to ignore the stench of the trash heap and tries to remain alert to any imminent dangers. In particular he looks about for any local 'inhabitants' that might have knowledge of what is going on [Spot=19].
Wilfire Ironhouse d20=6 d20=17 Saturday October 16th, 2004 5:25:43 AM
Wilfire plugs his nose as he scans the area for anything unusual, besides the garbage. (listen 6, spot 17)
Uriel d20+4=8 Sunday October 17th, 2004 1:08:55 AM
Uriel uses his staff to probe and search through the trash, keeping his eyes peeled, but he is obviously distracted {spot:8}.
Kadaz d20+1=7 d20+5=13 Sunday October 17th, 2004 8:43:54 AM
Kadaz keeps alert for danger but is distracted by the smell and the overall strangeness of the place. (spot 7)
Birdie immediately starts digging looking for interesting and smelly trash (spot 13).
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+11=25 Sunday October 17th, 2004 8:05:34 PM
Mira ponders what may be lurking within the trash and casts detect magic on the heap, scanning across the piles of refuse in hopes of detecting an aura. [Spell craft to identify school of magic = 25]
DM Kathy Sunday October 17th, 2004 11:36:31 PM
Shadow, Arm, Uriel, and Birdie begin looking through the piles of refuse. Much of what you find can broadly be classified as "organic." Sewage is very big. There are piles of soiled straw mixed with manure, obviously stable products. There are food remnants that even the very poor cannot eat, such as eggshells and peach pits. There is nothing as precious as metal or wood, but you do see the occasional scrap of cloth or even leather. Birdie growls happily as he uncovers and animal bone.
Yeah, you're pretty sure that's an animal bone.
In short, you see nothing here that doesn't belong here. Of course, you've only looked through the piles in the immediate area; you estimate that you've looked through perhaps one-quarter of the total dump.
Mira casts Detect Magic, but detects no dweomers in the immediate area.
Conner looks about for any signs of local inhabitants. They don't linger out-of-doors, but you do glimpse a couple of people moving briskly about their business. If you are quick, you might catch up to one of them--and you did see which dwelling one of them went into.
Wilfire and Kadaz stay on the alert, but neither sees anything out of the ordinary.
Arm d20+4=12 d20+4=10 Monday October 18th, 2004 5:54:52 AM
Becoming a little more than slightly nauseated at the sights and smells around him, Arm holds his nose and settles for scanning the area, but the aromas he has already sampled have made his eyes water, so he hopes to hear something instead (listen=12, spot=10).
Kadaz Monday October 18th, 2004 6:52:27 AM
"Any missing folks around here probably couldn't stand the smell and fled" grumbles Kadaz.
Wilfire Ironhouse Monday October 18th, 2004 9:48:38 AM
"Peeeeyewww" Wilfire says as he eyes the pile and his now stinky friends. "I hope someone brought soap."
Shadow d20+4=9 d20+1=11 Monday October 18th, 2004 10:18:18 AM
Shadow will continue to search the remaining area (search=9), but will try and maintain some vigilance about watching for 'things' (spot=11).
Conner d20-2=9 Monday October 18th, 2004 6:09:05 PM
The fighter takes note of which 'building' he saw the local enter and races to catch up with the other. "S'cuse me! Yes you. I mean no harm." he calls out. "Just a couple of questions if you don't mind."
If the local stops to entertain his questions he will ask if anything is known of the disappearance of any youths in the area and if there are any rumors of anything unusual related to the trash heap.
[Gather info = 9]
Evan d20+8=24 Monday October 18th, 2004 6:24:15 PM
Evan moves farther down the face of the garbage heap looking for anything unusual [Spot=24]
Mira Monday October 18th, 2004 9:01:31 PM
The sorcerer holds her sleeve over her nose and mouth trying not to gag at the stench. The worst detritus along the river edge was never as bad as this, she thinks to herself.
Squaring her shoulders the mage walks deeper into the refuse, poking at it with her short spear, "Guys," she calls, "I'm going to give this 20 minutes, then I'm out of here!"
Take 20 on Search=23
DM Kathy Tuesday October 19th, 2004 3:00:08 AM
Conner runs after the local denizen he saw earlier.
Arm steps back from the smelly duty of searching and scans the general area, but does not see anything unusual.
Kadaz and Wilfire remain on the alert.
Shadow and Evan push resolutely forward with their search, and Mira reluctantly joins them.
It is Evan who spots the large creature hiding in a pile of refuse, one vinelike stalk extended as if sensing the area nearby. Its coloring so exactly matches the filth and rubbish around it that it is very difficult to spot. And Shadow is about to blunder right into it.
Arm d20+4=15 d20+4=24 Tuesday October 19th, 2004 5:45:49 AM
Unaware of the proximity of the danger lying in wait in the pile, Arm still scans the area looking for trouble, hopefully spotting this new threat before it's too late (listen=15, spot=24).
Uriel d20+4=19 Tuesday October 19th, 2004 8:37:11 AM
Uriel will continue to prod the garbage with his staff, making slight gagging noises every once in awhile when coming across something particularly vile. {Spot:19}
Evan Tuesday October 19th, 2004 9:43:05 AM
The ranger makes a quick grab for the rogue's shoulder, yanking him away from the threat emerging from the pile of rubbish. With one hand gripping Shadow's shoulder, Evan signals to Uriel with the other, pointing out the creepy vegetation.
Kadaz d20+1=4 Tuesday October 19th, 2004 12:55:22 PM
Kadaz is watching the other way as Evan makes his sudden move and doesn't notice anything unusual. (spot 4)
Shadow d20+1=10 Tuesday October 19th, 2004 1:39:11 PM
Shadow will stop and follows Evan's out stretched hand to see if he can spot the problem (Spot=10). He will follow Evan's lead as he backs away from what ever he is concerned about.
IF he finally sees the creature, and is far enough away from it, Shadow will draw his short bow and fire an arrow at the creature. IF they are too close, he will draw his rapier and defend himself (trying to get away from it).
Conner Tuesday October 19th, 2004 5:15:29 PM
Conner continues to pursue the local and ask for answers to his questions.
Mira Tuesday October 19th, 2004 6:42:23 PM
Astonished, Mira takes in Evan's sudden move, and then the signals to Uriel. "Evan has spotted something, see that vinelike stalk poking out of the refuse?" she calls to the others. She grips her shortspear a little tighter and creeps closer to the pile of garbage. "I wonder what it is?" she asks out loud.
DM Kathy d20+4=23 d6=3 d20+8=19 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 2:18:33 AM
Conner pursues the man to his home, trying to ask him about the disappearances. "Go 'way!" a voice calls from inside. "Don' want no trouble and don' know nuthin' nohow."
Evan is able to alert Shadow before he stumbles into the creature, and Uriel and Mira also see that something isn't right here.
Before anyone can do anything, the creature lets out a bellow of frustrated rage and begins moving out of its lair. It is a large, vaguely circular blob with rocklike skin, with three legs and three lashing, vinelike tentacles. An immense mouth with razor-sharp teeth is in the center of the mass.
One of the tentacles strikes out in Shadow's direction, striking him for 3 points damage. The tentacle latches on, clutching the young rogue and beginning to crush him.
[Combat map on the way.]
Wilfire Ironhouse d20=10 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 4:56:21 AM
Wilfire's eyes go wide when he sees the strange beast. With little time to afford he scans his mind for anything he might have heard about such a beast (knowledge check 10).
Next Wilfire moves to help Shadow, but stops just out of the beasts reach. Once there he holds his flail in hand and raises it high above his head.... strange words roll off his lips as his body begins to grow.
(OOC- enlarge)
Kadaz (AC20 HP 28) d20+8=16 d10+3=11 d20+3=13 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 7:30:38 AM
Kadaz runs forward in an attempt to get on the other side of this strange creature. If he makes it close enough he swings his axe trying to sever one of these tenacles. (attack 16, damage 11).
"Birdie, stay" he yells, not wanting the dog to get within reach of this opponent. Birdie is still gnawing on the bone he found and is content to continue. (handle animal 13)
Conner Wednesday October 20th, 2004 7:47:26 AM
The fighter cannot help but hear the bellow from the trash heap and the sound of combat ensuing. caragu rukhas! Highlight to display spoiler: {orc dung)} he swears in dwarven, always in the wrong place. He turns and runs flat out towards the trash heap and his companions.
Uriel {AC:16 HP:33/33} d20+6=24 2d6(5+4)+5=14 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 8:27:37 AM
Uriel drops his staff and draws his 2-handed sword. His eyes watering from the noxious vapors, he steps next to Shadow and swings and the monstrosity. {AC:24 Dmg:14}
Shadow d20+2=9 d6+2=4 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 10:06:43 AM
Shadow gasps in pain as the tentacle hits him and then wraps around him.
IF he is able to he will draw his rapier and try and cut the tentacle to get it to let go of him. (Where exactly is the tentacle attached/wrapped around Shadow?) IF he can attack (To hit=9 damage=4)
OOC: To DM Kathy: I won a potion of cure moderate wounds from the Lotto at the LnB a couple of days ago and forgot to mention it, so I am mentioning it to you now. I will add it to my character sheet.
Arm Wednesday October 20th, 2004 1:31:09 PM
Swearing under his breath, Arm draws his sword and starts around the eastern-most pile of garbage, intending to attack the creature from the eastern side.
Arm-again d20+3=23 d20=19 d8+1=4 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 1:34:52 PM
OOC: I wasn't sure what the scale of the map was, Kathy...if I can reach the monster this round, I'll attack with the above results, if not, that's what I'll do next round. :)
WOOHOO!!!! Critical hit for 8 pts dmg... :-D
Evan (AC=16, HP =16) d20+6=19 d6+3=7 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 9:18:22 PM
The silent ranger slips a single throwing axe from his belt and hurls it, end over end at the circular blob that appears to be the creature's body [Hit AC=19, 7 HP]. Almost instinctively he palms a second throwing axe and readies it should it be needed.
[OOC I am posting for Evan while he is away but I only have an older version of his character sheet - his HP may be higher (Bob)]
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d4+1=4 d4+1=2 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 11:12:50 PM
Mira stays behind Evan. Raising her hands to release the magical energy in the direction of the trash monster, she is surprised when not one, but two magic missiles fly from her fingertips. (6 pts dmg)
DM Kathy d20+4=16 d6=5 d20+8=12 d6=5 d20+4=23 d6=2 d20+8=24 d20+4=8 d20-2=0 Thursday October 21st, 2004 1:50:35 AM
Wilfire moves up behind Shadow and draws his flail. [The squares are 5 feet, so moving behind Shadow is a double move. You can begin casting (or do something else) next round.]
Kadaz runs to get behind the beast [I looked at both a run and a double move, and a run can get you farther. It does have to be in a straight line, but puts you in pretty good shape for next round (see map)].
Conner curses and also heads toward the fight at a run. [A run has to be in a straight line, and can't go through limited-movement squares like the rubbish piles. I put you where I thought would be the closest, but opinions may vary. :) ]
Uriel switches weapons and approaches the creature. Since it has reach, he provokes an Attack of Opportunity as he approaches. A tentacle lashes out and hits him for 5 points damage. It tries to grab hold, but Uriel is strong enough to avoid the grapple. His sword strikes hard and appears to damage the creature.
Shadow draws his rapier [let's say the creature has him by the other arm], and tries to attack. It's an awkward stab, though, and misses.
Arm approaches the creature and strikes a major blow. [You could just barely reach it in a normal move. Ordinarily you would have provoked, but it already used its AoO this round.]
Evan throws an axe at the creature, but is trying so hard to avoid hitting his friends that his throw goes astray [-4 for throwing into melee].
Mira's Magic Missles, though, never miss--and now she has two of them!
The creature is now clearly wounded, and clearly unhappy about it. The tentacle wrapped around Shadow tightens some more, drawing him toward the mouth. Shadow takes another 5 points of crushing damage.
Meanwhile, the other two tentacles lash out at Uriel and Arm. Uriel is hit again for 2 points damage, and this time the creature succeeds in getting hold of him. The other tentacle misses Arm.
Finally, the creature tries to bite at Shadow, but misses him by a mile.
Arm d20+3=23 d20=14 d8+1=6 Thursday October 21st, 2004 6:00:35 AM
Arm swings again at the foul beast, and again connects! (nat. 20-failed crit., 6 pts dmg)
Kadaz (AC20 HP 28/28) d20+8=13 d10+3=13 Thursday October 21st, 2004 7:09:19 AM
Kadaz is in good position now. He moves towards the side(?) of the monster, axe readied, and his face set. As soon as he is close enough he swings. (hit 13, damage 13).
Uriel {AC:16 26/33} d20+2=21 d20+2=19 2d6(4+3)+7=14 2d6(3+6)+7=16 Thursday October 21st, 2004 7:56:32 AM
Uriel grunts from the lashing tenacles. Remaining silent, he swipes massively at the creature {Power Attack -2 from to hit +2 to damage Hit AC:21 possible crit confirmed AC:19 Dmg:14 + 16 = 30!}
Conner [AC 21 32 HP) Thursday October 21st, 2004 8:01:04 AM
Conner continues to make his way through the trash and towards his friends (double move). He stops just short of the creatures flailing tentacles and readies his sword and shield.
Shadow d20+2=4 d6+2=8 Thursday October 21st, 2004 10:06:28 AM
Shadow still struggling against the creatures tentacle, swings at the creature but nearly loses his weapon (rolled a 2 to hit, and of course would have maxed out on damage) in the process. He curses to himself (losing his composure at failing so miserably) and hopes his compainions continue to do better.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d4+1=5 d4+1=4 Thursday October 21st, 2004 10:30:04 AM
Shocked at the voracity of the tentacled creature's attack, Mira sends another two missiles towards the creature, aiming, if possible, for where the tentacle holding Shadow joins the creature's 'body'. She smiles grimly as the two balls strike. (dmg=9)
DM Kathy Friday October 22nd, 2004 2:28:41 AM
Arm strikes the creature again, putting a nasty wound in its side.
Kadaz steps up and whacks it, too, injuring it badly.
[Ordinarily this would provoke, but I kind of screwed up. This critter only has two "attacking" tentacles; the other is a sensor organ. And its arms are busy now with Shadow and Uriel.]
Uriel tries to swing his sword, but doesn't have enough freedom of movement. [Per PHB rules, light weapons only when being grappled.]
Conner steps up to the creature, and Shadow tries to hit it but fails.
Then Mira unleashes two more Magic Missiles. The creature lets out a horrible scream, then the tentacles go limp and the ovoid body crashes to the ground. It is dead.
Arm Friday October 22nd, 2004 6:00:22 AM
Arm smiles grimly, then looks for a place to wipe his sword off. Finding that the sword is cleaner than anything else in the immediate vicinity, he sheathes it instead, but not before entertaining briefly the thought of wiping it off on some part of Uriel. He instead moves to Shadow to see how badly he is injured.
Evan (AC=16, HP =16) d20+6=24 Friday October 22nd, 2004 7:43:59 AM
The ranger prods the beast with his foot, and once he is sure it is dead he spends a few moments recovering his throwing axe. He looks around for any signs of the missing residents of the Shanty Quarter while he does so. [Search=24]
Uriel Friday October 22nd, 2004 8:02:29 AM
{OOC: It might help the group if when you say the creature has a hold on you that you use game mechanics terminology. I imagine if Uriel was grappled, some other attack would have been used. Also, grapple rules requires opposed strength checks before being grappled and unless the creature has a special provokes another AoO - fyi}
Uriel whistles as he looks at the dead creature, "What in creation is that thing?" he says to no one in particular.
Shadow d20+4=11 d20+4=12 d20+1=16 Friday October 22nd, 2004 10:45:14 AM
Shadow lets out a long sigh of relief as the creature dies. Pulling the tentacle (or whatever) off of him in disgust, and then sheaths his rapier (since he never did make contact with the creature it is still clean, otherwise he would clean it on his pants).
"Thanks Arm, but I am alright." Shadow says. He pushes the creature's body around to see if there is anything embedded into it (other than garbage) (search=11), if he does not find anything, he will turn to Evan and ask, "Where exactly did that creature come from?"
IF Evan shows the pile that the creature came from, Shadow will approach the pile and say, "We need to search this pile to see if there is anything that would indicate the missing people were here." He will begin to search the pile a little more thoroughly than he did with the other piles before the attack. (search=12) (spot=16)
Conner Friday October 22nd, 2004 9:04:55 PM
The fighter kicks at the tough exterior of the creature that lies dead before him. His frustration is clearly evident as he sheathes his unused sword. "Sorry, got here as fast as I could."
Kadaz d20+8=16 d10+3=7 Saturday October 23rd, 2004 8:09:40 AM
Kadaz winds up and takes another swing at the body of the creature, causing a small explosion of smelly goop. "It might be faking" he says simply in explanation, wiping his face clean. He then looks down at his chain mail and sighs. "This will take days to clean." (hit 16, damage 7)
Mira d20+3=15 Sunday October 24th, 2004 6:33:27 PM
The sorceress tries to remember what her father may have told her about creatures such as this. Are they poisonous? Do they live in groups? Can they regenerate? [Knowledge =15, Mira's father was a river sweeper, collecting garbage and recycling it.]
DM Kathy Sunday October 24th, 2004 11:31:48 PM
Just for good measure, Kadaz whacks the creature again. It is very dead. And Kadaz is right, it's a big mess. Not that some of you could actually get any messier at this point...
Evan and Shadow are easily able to search the garbage pile this thing was using as a lair. They find no sign of the missing people; nor do they find anything else of interest.
Mira recalls her father describing such creatures, called Otyughs. They lair amid filth and refuse, and are said to have voracious appetites. They will eat almost anything, including garbage. From what Mira has heard, she does think it's a bit unusual that the creature's lair is so empty. Normally there would be indigestible items from some of its victims, but there is nothing here.
Evan finds some unusual footprints nearby. They clearly do not belong to the Otyugh, and it is unlikely they belong to any of the missing people--the prints are small and some of the feet are unshod.
Evan d20+6=23 Monday October 25th, 2004 12:09:50 AM
Evan crouches down by the strange footprints and examines them. Down on all four he gently feels the impressions to determine the softness of the ground, and the warmth, if any, of the tracks. [Survival/Track=23]
The ranger communicates his findings to Uriel and Mira through sign.
Arm d20+4=10 d20+4=24 Monday October 25th, 2004 5:59:59 AM
Arm watches Evan's skill with interest, while listening harder for more of these creatures and awaiting the results of his findings (spot=10, listen=24-nat. 20).
Conner d20+3=17 d20+2=20 Monday October 25th, 2004 7:30:00 AM
Conner keeps a wary eye for interruptions as the ranger examines the ground near the beast's lair. [Spot=17, Listen=20]
Kadaz d20+1=9 Monday October 25th, 2004 8:15:28 AM
"As strange as it sounds, I wonder if this creature was someone's pet? Let's follow the tracks, carefully." Kadaz looks ahead at where the tracks are heading. (spot 9)
Wilfire Ironhouse d8=6 Monday October 25th, 2004 9:13:42 AM
OOC- Man I missed the fight! Teaches me for going away on the weekend.
IC: Wilfire looks around to check everyone's wounds. If someone is hurt he'll cast a cure light wounds on them.
Shadow d20+1=5 Monday October 25th, 2004 9:59:55 AM
Shadow will wait while the ranger determines what the tracks might belong to and where they are headed. He will keep an eye open around the area. (spot=5 - and when I said an eye I meant only one because of the low roll that is)
Mira d20+3=22 d20+2=7 d20+2=19 Monday October 25th, 2004 9:14:13 PM
Mira shares her information with the others, signing to Evan to reinforce the words she utters. Like the others, she looks about for clues (Search=22, Spot=7) while keeping her ears open to unusual sounds (Listen=19).
Uriel d20+4=7 d20+4=5 Monday October 25th, 2004 9:42:15 PM
Uriel does a cursory search around the refuse near the beast but clearly his heart is not in it. {Spot:7 Search:5}. He is slathered with tenacale slime and trash juice.
He turns to the others and says, "All I need now is Ms. Right and an ale for a perfect evening."
ADM Brent Tuesday October 26th, 2004 12:13:15 AM
This is an open call for any of the players that are going to miss some posts. I am willing to play your character if you need. If you have an arrangement with another player that's fine to, this is just to let you know I am available if necesary.
*Thanks to Carla for suggesting I make this more of a standing open call rather than ad-hoc.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 26th, 2004 1:16:19 AM
Examining the tracks, Evan is able to determine that they were made by--goblins? In Plateau City?
It seems unlikely, but the proof is right before him. Not too long ago, goblins passed through the garbage dump.
You are able to follow the tracks, which lead further into the dump.
Those at the front of the group need to make a Spot check, and everyone should make a Reflex save. Just in case. :)
Evan ac 16 hp 18 (just in case) d20+8=20 d20+8=14 d20+6=21 d20+5=16 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 5:42:23 AM
Evan continues to follow the tracks, palming a throwing axe in each hand, a masterwork in his left and a regular in his right for throwing. (track-20; spot-14; search-21; reflex-16)
Arm d20+3=16 d20+4=16 d20+4=9 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 5:57:23 AM
Rolling his eyes at the news of goblins afoot, Arm goes with Evan, keeping an eye & ear out for more trouble (reflex=16, spot=16, listen=9).
Arm - again Tuesday October 26th, 2004 5:58:04 AM
sorry, guys...Arm draws his sword before proceeding... :)
Kadaz d20+1=19 d20+3=12 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 6:58:02 AM
At the rear of the party Kadaz keeps a lookout to either side. The small heaps of trash here and there would hide goblins perfectly. (spot 19)
Birdie walks along beside Kadaz, also watching out for more interesting bones. (spot 12)
Wilfire Ironhouse d20=1 d20=3 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 9:11:21 AM
Wilfire is shocked when he hears that Goblins were in the area. His senses instantly go on alert (spot 1), but a spec of dust blows into his eye, and he looses focus. With both feet firmly planted on the ground (reflex 3) he rubs the spec away.
"Ahhh, much better!"
Shadow d20+1=13 d20+4=18 d20+6=13 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 6:01:51 PM
Shadow will follow Evan as he tracks the 'goblin' tracks, and will keep his hand on his rapier. He will maintain his vigilance as he tries to look around and make sure there is nothing around the group. (Spot=13, Search=18, Reflex=13)
Conner d20+3=13 d20+4=11 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 6:56:01 PM
The fighter grins. Having missed all the action, he is anxious to whack at something...and what better than these evil nuisance creatures. With sword in hand, he covers the rear with Kadaz. "I hope there's lots of 'em," he says in low tones to the dwarf.
Spot=13 Reflex (just in case)=11
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+4=5 d20+2=17 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 7:02:33 PM
Mira peers at the garbage piles from a safe place behind Evan, Arm, and Shadow, with Kadaz and Conner behind. "Wilf?" she asks the cleric, as he rubs at his eye, "these things run around in packs, don't they?"
Spot=17 Reflex=5
Uriel (AC:17 HP:32/33} d20+3=16 d20+4=7 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 11:06:11 PM
Uriel holds his holy symbol quietly for a moment and his irregular breathing evens out {Lay on Hands:6 Points}.
Uriel sheathes his two-handed sword and pulls his longsword and shield, staying near the front with Evan.
He seems able to keep his feet {Reflex:16} but is distracted from spotting anything due to the stench {Spot:7}.
DM Kathy Wednesday October 27th, 2004 1:19:30 AM
Evan follows the tracks through the garbage dump, but isn't quite quick enough to spot the fine wire cleverly strung between two refuse piles.
Everyone jumps as the trap is triggered, and what must be every pottery shard in the entire dump comes clattering to the ground from atop one of the heaps. They clank and shatter on the rocky ground.
Fortunately, the trap seemed designed only to warn, as nobody is hurt by the falling shards. The noise it made, however, was loud and unmistakable. It's likely you'll soon have company.
The goblin tracks continue around the heap and further into the dump. Do you follow, or wait to see what results the "alarm" might bring?
Evan ac 16 hp 18 d20+8=27 d20+8=10 d20+6=17 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 5:39:07 AM
Evan freezes and listens carefully. It would be foolish to continue advancing now that the enemy has been alerted. He scans the area, seeking any sign of danger or movement, prepared to throw an axe if needed. (listen-27; spot-10; search-17)
Arm d20+4=21 d20+4=22 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 5:57:11 AM
Arm stops as well, and devotes all of his attention to scanning the area for whatever the trap may have alerted. (spot=21, listen=22)
Kadaz d20+1=14 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 6:45:34 AM
"Just how big is the dump? Can we circle around it and come up behind whoever set this alarm and is now waiting for us?" Kadaz asks softly while watching around. (spot 14)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:32/33} Wednesday October 27th, 2004 7:52:32 AM
Uriel freezes with the crashing shards of pottery clattering.
"We should turn around and scout the perimeter of the refuse and see if anyone living around here had seen the beast we slew or these alleged goblins," Uriel still seems unbelieving that goblins would be here so close to Plateau City.
Shadow d20+1=17 d20+2=17 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 2:57:25 PM
Shadow will stop also, but he does say, "Well if the alarm was meant for them to flee, we will lose them during their escape. If they are preparing for an attack then yes we should circle around and see what is going on." Shadow will continue to look around making sure the group is not surprised. (Spot=17 & Listen=17)
Conner d20+3=21 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 9:22:47 PM
When the others stop, the fighter presses on a little further. "Whatever they are, they know we're here now!" he says scanning the waste heaps. (Spot=21)
Mira Wednesday October 27th, 2004 9:27:15 PM
Unsure what to do, Mira moves in such a way that she is protected by those who are stronger and asks, "do you think the golblins might have something to do with the disappearances?"
DM Kathy Thursday October 28th, 2004 2:39:11 AM
Conner forges ahead, but the rest of the group stops and tries to figure out what this might mean. Is it best to go forward? Circle around?
Confusion reigns for a moment, but everyone keeps eyes and ears open. So when, after a moment, the goblins do appear on the scene, nobody is really surprised. Except, perhaps, for the goblins.
[Your Spot and Listen checks were so high (on average) that I just had to give you a surprise round! Yes, I'm a pushover. :) Anyway, surprise round, which means single actions only. Goblins are between 20 and 40 feet away when you spot them. I'll do a map tomorrow.]
Arm Thursday October 28th, 2004 6:26:21 AM
Unaware of the number of goblins (tsk, tsk, Kathy...LOL!!), Arm makes sure that Mira is protected and waits to see how the goblins react to their presence, taking a defensive posture for the moment.
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday October 28th, 2004 6:26:45 AM
Wilfire dips his head towards the ground, while raising each arm to either side of his body. "Erectus Maximus" he utters, and instantly he grows in size and stature.
OOC- Enlarge. He'll also try to position himself so that he has a clear line to the Goblins. The ideal position would be a place where he can reach them with a move action, and where they can't reach him with a charge action.
OOC2- What weapons are they holding?
Shadow d20+4=13 d4+2=3 Thursday October 28th, 2004 10:15:25 AM
(OOC: About how many goblins?)
IC: Shadow will move slightly backwards, allowing the true fighters forward. He will then draw his short bow and get an arrow nocked. (I do not have my PHB here at work, so not sure if he can actually get a shot off this round or wait till next round). (IF he can get a shot off, To HIT=13, dmg=3)
Conner [AC 24 32 HP] d20+4=18 d8+3=4 Thursday October 28th, 2004 8:12:37 PM
Conner spots the first of the goblins and readies himself for their onslaught. The fighter holds his action until the first goblin comes within striking distance whereupon he swings down hard with his longsword. "Here they are!" He yells out to the party, "Watch your backs"
[Hit AC 18 for 4 hp; fighting defensively w/ 2-weapon defense adds +3 to AC]
Kadaz (AC20 HP 28/28) & Birdie (AC15 HP 7/7) d20+9=16 d10+3=10 d20+2=4 Thursday October 28th, 2004 8:57:36 PM
Kadaz was ready for the sudden appearance of the goblins and immediately charges. If Kadaz gets close enough to a goblin he will swing at it (attack 16, damage 10). "Attack" he yells and Birdie follows suit, running at the nearest goblin (attack 4) but snaps harmlessly at it.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:32/33} d20+7=20 d8+3=8 Thursday October 28th, 2004 10:47:01 PM
Uriel glances quickly to make sure that the party's defensive line will not be overextended if he moves forward on the offensive. As long as that is the case, he moves up and swings at the first goblin. {AC:20 Dmg:8}
Mira [AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP] 2d4(4+1)+2=7 Thursday October 28th, 2004 11:18:15 PM
Mira eyes up the situation and when she sees Kadaz and Birdie charge after the Goblins she holds out her hand and two bolts of energy fly out towards the wretched creatures [Magic Missile for 7 HP damage to the goblin next to the one being charged by Kadaz]
[OOC Mage armour lasts for 2 hrs, was cast just before arriving at the trash heap (Thursday October 14)]
DM Kathy d20+3=12 d20+3=6 d20+2=7 d20+2=11 d20+2=13 Friday October 29th, 2004 2:50:06 AM
As the goblins approach, Arm takes up a defensive stance and Wilfire begins to cast a spell. Shadow unlimbers his bow [you can't fire until next round].
Kadaz moves toward the goblins, but can't attack until next round [charge is a full-round action]. Uriel likewise moves up, and Conner stays where he is, ready in case the goblins come to him.
Mira unleashes a pair of Magic Missiles at one of the goblins and takes it out.
There are six goblins altogether. Two of them throw javelins at Evan, but miss. The one Kadaz came at swings at him, and likewise misses.
Two others approach the party with morningstars raised. One misses Evan, and the other strays too close to Conner and takes a longsword in the gut. He is wounded, but manages to stay on his feet and return the blow. He, too, misses.
Evan ac 16 hp 18 d20+4=19 d20+5=9 d6+3=9 Friday October 29th, 2004 5:51:26 AM
Evan steps forward towards goblin 4, his throwing axes flashing in the light as he strikes out at the goblin. His right hand ax strikes (hit ac 19, dam-9) but misses with his new masterwork axe in his left hand. If the goblin falls, Evan will shift to the right, providing an obstacle to the goblins on the right as they come around the pile of trash. If the goblin does not fall, Evan will concentrate his next attack on it again.
Arm d20+3=18 d8+1=9 Friday October 29th, 2004 7:50:35 AM
Now more cognizant of the situation at hand, Arm makes his way around behind Mira and the pile of garbage to her immediate right, intending to prey upon the goblins on the eastern side of the fight. If he reaches one of them, he stikes at it brutally, if not he will do so next round (attack=18, dmg=9).
Kadaz (AC20 HP 28/28) & Birdie (AC15 HP 7/7) d20+9=14 d10+3=6 d20+2=20 d4+1=3 Friday October 29th, 2004 8:27:19 AM
Kadaz and Birdie both growl at the goblin facing them. Kadaz swings his axe at the creature trying to damage it. (attack 14, damage 6). Birdie also bites at it and grabs hold of a leg. (attack 20, damage 3).
Shadow d20+4=19 d4+2=5 Friday October 29th, 2004 10:11:44 AM
Shadow will nock an arrow in his bow and then let fly at the lead goblin to the right of him (#1) (HIT=19, DMG=5).
Conner [AC 21 32 HP) d20+6=19 d20+4=18 d8+3=9 d6+3=9 Friday October 29th, 2004 5:23:11 PM
Conner swings again with his longsword, this time with more abandon and he feels his sword bite into goblin #3 (Hit AC=19 for 9 HP). If the creature still stands he follows up by driving his shield up and into the face of the goblin [Hit AC=18 for 9 HP]. If #3 has fallen, Conner will shifts forward 5' and bash at #4 [Hit AC=18 for 9 HP].
The tattoo that stretches across the fighter's temple and under his right eye is a vibrant crimson outlined in black. The sinews on his massive forearms are clearly visible as he swings down with his sword. "Don't let up on them lads" the fighter shouts as he surveys the situation. Conner's voice rings out crisply through the trash heaps, full of confidence and just a little bit of excitement.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20=19 Sunday October 31st, 2004 12:27:21 AM
"How fast can you draw those things?" Wilfire asks as he moves towards one of the Goblins armed with a javelin (Goblin number 1). Using his momentum and extra size, he brings his huge flail down on the Goblins head.
OOC- Enlarge spell from last round. Will 2 squares (10 feet?) to his left and then towards Goblin 1. He will stop at the limit of his reach and attack (I.e. 10 feet).
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+2=15 d20+3=11 Sunday October 31st, 2004 6:16:36 PM
From a safe place behind her mates, Mira surveys the situation. (Search=15, Spot=11) Afraid that the goblins may be a front for something yet more horrible, she holds her magic in check.
DM Kathy Sunday October 31st, 2004 11:25:12 PM
Evan's axe flashes, and another goblin goes down. He steps to the right to block the other two as they advance.
Arm moves up next to Evan and takes out Goblin 1.
Kadaz swings at his goblin, but his blow doesn't quite penetrate the creature's leather armor. Birdie is more successful, wounding the goblin with his bite.
Shadow wants to shoot Goblin 1, but Arm has already taken him out, so Shadow steps forward and fires instead at Goblin 2. He scores a direct hit, and the creature clutches at his throat and falls.
Conner finishes up the goblin he wounded last round.
Wilfire, now Large sized, looks around for oppontents. The only living goblin remaining is the one Birdie is chewing on, so the massive dwarf brings his massive flail down on the hapless goblin's head. It falls over, dead.
Mira looks around, but can see no sign of any other creatures.
[That's it for me. :) Have fun, and I'll see you in December.]
Evan ac 16 hp 18 d20+6=11 d20+8=17 d20+8=23 d20+8=11 Monday November 1st, 2004 5:43:31 AM
Evan kneels and carefully cleans the edge of his axe on one of the goblin's clothing. He then searches the body, hoping to find some sort of clan identification on it. (search- 11) As he works, he keeps an eye out in case something else wants to ambush them. Once he's done, he rises and starts searching for tracks again. (track-17, listen-23, spot-11)
Kadaz d20+1=4 Monday November 1st, 2004 5:43:32 AM
Kadaz resumes looking around. "Where is their lair? We should find it and make sure there are no more." (spot 4). Birdie settles down to do some serious chewing on goblin leg.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20=12 Monday November 1st, 2004 8:10:02 AM
"Ga!" Wilfire explodes as his flail bashes the goblin down to the ground... it was almost as if he enjoyed it.
But then a strange change came over Wilfire. He seemed to grow remorseful. Closing his eyes he said a short prayer, and then searched the downed goblins for any survivors.
OOC- If he finds one alive he'll make a heal check (12) followed by a level 0 cure spell if the heal check fails.
Shadow d20+4=5 d20+1=9 Monday November 1st, 2004 10:45:09 AM
Shadow will go and tyr to retrieve his arrow from the neck of the goblin he shot. He will then help search the bodies (search=5), and then he will make sure there are no more goblins around. (spot=9)
Arm d20+4=10 d20+4=10 Monday November 1st, 2004 3:18:44 PM
Satisfied with his performance as well, Arm cleans his weapon on a gobln as well, and resumes scanning the area for any further threats (listen=10, spot=10).
Conner d20+3=18 d20+2=11 Monday November 1st, 2004 5:27:17 PM
The battle seems over as quickly as it started. His eyes and ears attuned to his surroundings, the fighter anticipates the next possible source of danger [Spot=18, Listen=11].
Mira d20+3=20 Monday November 1st, 2004 6:53:39 PM
Mira finds the reek of the trash heap disgusting. "Can we go home now?" she wines, "I'd really like to find a bath house, and have a good soak."
The sorcerer gives the refuse pile one last look on the off chance that something of value might have been tossed out by accident. (Spot=20)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:32/33} d20+4=9 d20+4=10 Monday November 1st, 2004 9:45:44 PM
"Well that was pathetic," Uriel says.
Uriel looks around for more signs of the goblins, but seems half-hearted. {Spot:9 Search:10}
"What are goblins doing here?" he grumbles as he looks around.
When he hears Mira's suggestion, Uriel pounces like a cat on a mouse, "It is getting a bit late, should we retire until the morrow then and see about some baths?"
ADM Brent Monday November 1st, 2004 9:51:30 PM
No further threats seem forthcoming as some of you maintain a vigilant stance.
Shadow is able to remove the arrow but it is ruined. You are able to salvage the arrowhead however.
Wilfire, a bit ungainly in the narrows of the trash heaps goes around with a look of concern in his eye, checking the goblins. All seem quite dead.
Evan cleans his weapons and does looks for some more tracks. Unfortunately, this area seems pretty well traveled by the goblins and there is no discernable trail (lots of milling around and tracks over tracks).
Mira suggests some baths which Uriel seconds but some of the party seem to want to stay. What will the group do?
Mira d20+5=22 Monday November 1st, 2004 11:48:33 PM
The sorcerer looks at Evan then at Arm with her big green eyes (Diplomacy=22) and in a weedling voice asks, "lets go back, get cleaned up, and call it a day."
"We could go to Sampson's or The Flying Fish for supper?" she adds, before slipping her hand into her sleeve, and holding it over her nose and mouth.
Wilfire Ironhouse Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 4:38:47 AM
Wilfire says a short prayer to himself and then does his best to clean the blood of his weapon, and any other splatters that might have gotten on him.
"Don't want to be walking through town covered in pieces of Goblin now do we? Then again, time might be of the essence, and maybe we should investigate further".
Evan Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 5:37:15 AM
Evan sighs in frustration at not being able to separate out the tracks to discover where the goblins came from. When Mira makes her plea to him, he nods with a smile, although the thought of Mira in the bath does bring a bit of color to his cheeks. He makes his way back to the creature they killed earlier and studies it for a moment. He cuts off something he thinks is important, something that will prove they killed the creature then signals that he is ready to go. He signs to Mira to ask Kadaz if the guard will pay a bounty on the creature. MAybe they can get a little pay for the creature. He looks back at the goblins, wondering if they should take the ears for bounty as well but doesn't know the bounty policies of this city.
Arm Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 5:58:24 AM
Arm smiles at Mira and agrees, "Aye, you're right, lass. I feel about as dirty as a politician on election day. Let's retire for the day and see what tomorrow brings.".
Kadaz Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 7:37:38 AM
"We're dirty and filthy. If we push forward now we may be able to finish the job. If we leave we'll just have to come back tomorrow and get all dirty again. I vote to push on."
Shadow Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 3:36:35 PM
"I agree, we should push on and at least find out how the goblins got here. Once we determine that then maybe have a rest." Shadow offers a little disgusted that the arrow was ruined, but he does cheer up a little when the arrow head comes free and intact.
Conner Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 5:18:45 PM
"I agree, let's keep searching. There will be time for baths later"
Mira Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 7:20:30 PM
Her head tilted up, Mira looks down her nose and through her spectacles at Conner. "Some of us should consider a bath 'sooner' rather than 'later' she sniffs. With that, the woman turns and takes her place next to Evan.
Uriel Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 8:53:19 PM
Uriel looks up at the late afternoon sun, "I disagree, Kadaz. We have maybe an hour or two before the shadows will be long. Most of us can't see well at night while the goblins can. Let's compromise and look for another hour or so. The problem is when it starts to get dark we are more likely targets."
ADM Brent d20+1=18 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 9:03:19 PM
The group deliberates as the bugs gather around the dead goblins. The husttle and bustle sounds from the town carry out to the Scrap Heap, but nearby all is quiet.
The group is clearly divided upon what they should do. Without a decision, wasting time is all that gets accomplished.
One interesting thing, Shadow discovers a small brand on the right breast of the goblin that he dug the arrow out of. It looks like a small circle broken down the middle by a sharp line.
Also, Evan cut off an eyestalk and part of a tenacle from the creature. The stench and disgusting slime of it is disgusting but not debilitating.
Mira Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 10:42:28 PM
The sorcerer agrees to Uriel's compromise and takes her time poking at a pile of trash with her shortspear (take 20, Search=22). She takes care to look over a heap that hasn't already been looked at by any of the other members of the party.
She takes a few covert glances at Evan, then finally speaks her mind. "Evan, dear, when we get back to town, please don't bring that...that...thing inside!"
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+5=6 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 11:52:41 PM
wilfire does a quick scan of his memory for any recollection of the brand (OOC religion check 6).
"A good compromise" Wilfire comments. "Let us search until the sun drops below the horizon. Then to the baths."
Arm d20=10 d20=14 d20+8=22 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 5:56:31 AM
Seeing that at least some of the party wants to stick around, Arm half-heartedly pokes around through the garbage to see if he finds anything of interest (search=10). Noticing the sigil on the goblin, he calls upon his knowledge to see if he recognizes it (local knowledge=14-if the symbol can be considered "script", use decipher script=22).
Evan d20+8=24 d20+8=28 d20+8=28 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 6:02:09 AM
Evan pulls a spare shirt from his pack and wraps up the bounty parts, wrinkling his nose at the smell but hoping that by wrapping it, it will help cut down the smell a little. On the upside, it should also help hide their scent as they move through the area. Evan resumes his hunt for the goblins tracks in an attempt to discover where they came from, all the while, keeping his eyes and ears open for any sign of ambush. (Listen- 24; spot- 28 nat 20; track- 28 nat 20)
Conner d20+3=12 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 7:54:53 AM
Conner continues to scan the area for other signs of the missing children as the rest of the party discusses what to do next.
Shadow d20+4=22 d20+4=11 d20+1=2 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 10:07:20 AM
Shadow will try and remember back and see if the small brand means anything to him. (Local Knowledge=22)
If he does not recognize it he will help with the search. (search=11, spot=2)
Kadaz d20+1=7 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 10:05:19 PM
"Let's start to search in a circular pattern, expanding outwards. No guarantee we'll find anything but at least it's a plan. And we can stop at dark." Kadaz doesn't wait for the others to discuss this but starts off looking for anything that seems to him to suggest goblins. (spot 7).
Uriel d20+4=24 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 10:45:24 PM
Uriel does some searching as well, pleased with the compromise the group worked out. {Spot:24}
ADM Brent Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 10:46:29 PM
Evan does notice that the primary traffic in this area all seems to be about the same size and weight which seems to correspond with the goblins size.
No one recognizes the sigil branded on the dead goblin, either in relation to local knowledge, religion or any other method.
Deciding on a circular search pattern the group finds quite a few bits here and there in the heap:
small pouch with 3 sp a few bones broken pottery wood shards shattered furniture trash juice a boot with a hole through the heel discarded chamber pots sewage 6 loose cp threadbare cord small pieces of rope coal soot
Also, you notice that some of the trash seems to be in and around collapsed hovels or small huts. Around the time of this discovery. You notice that it is getting harder to see in the gloom.
{Map should be sent via email}
Evan d20+6=14 d20+8=22 d20+8=25 Thursday November 4th, 2004 5:46:57 AM
Evan studies the small huts and hovels, searching for any sign of life, keeping alert for a possible attack. (search-14; spot-22; listen-25)
Arm d20+4=20 d20+4=23 Thursday November 4th, 2004 6:04:44 AM
Noticing the gathering gloom, Arm says to the group, "We really should be heading back. Tomorrow is another day.". Saying so, he begins to scan their avenue(s) of retreat for more trouble (listen=20, spot=23).
Conner [AC 21 32 HP) d20+3=19 d20+2=14 Thursday November 4th, 2004 7:56:22 PM
Conner moves over to examine the hovel closest to Uriel and tries to stay alert to dangers within the trash heap [Spot=19, Listen=14]. The fighter keeps his shield and sword ready as he searches the area.
Mira d20+2=7 Thursday November 4th, 2004 10:48:17 PM
Mira stands with hands on hips, one of which still holds her shortspear. She watches as the others continue to sift through the really bad garbage. The garbage of the poorest of Plateau City's poor.
This adventuring is going from bad to worse. What we need is a really good paying gig. I wonder what the folks in the Gold Quarter are doing tonight? she thinks as she stares off into space. (Search=7)
ADM Brent Thursday November 4th, 2004 11:11:30 PM
{I am going to give the other players a chance to post before I do. I'll be posting at least once this weekend so we should still get plenty of posts for the week}
{Also, everyone give me 2 survival checks if you got them otherwise wisdom checks at -2}
Conner d20+1=13 d20+1=6 Thursday November 4th, 2004 11:24:38 PM
Survival checks = 13 and 6. [OOC Survival is untrained, rolls would be 11 and 4 if using -2 wisdom]
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+1=19 d20+1=9 Friday November 5th, 2004 4:29:01 AM
Wilfire stands at the ready, while watching the other continue to sift through the garbage.
OOC- wisdom checks @ -2 = 19 and 9
Arm d20-3=12 d20-3=13 d20+4=19 d20+4=15 Friday November 5th, 2004 5:56:43 AM
Tired of sifting through the garbage, Arm prefers to keep an eye out for more trouble, sword at the ready (wisdom checks: 12,13 - spot=19 listen=15).
Kadaz d20+1=2 d20-1=1 d20-1=12 d20+5=18 d20-1=3 d20-1=11 Friday November 5th, 2004 6:34:42 AM
Kadaz isn't bothered by the increasing gloom and will keep looking until someone else points out it's too dark. He is concentrating on looking for hidden tunnels or other access points. (spot 2, wisdom checks 1, 12).
Birdie also keeps sniffing around looking for anything interesting. But this trash is becoming hard on his feet and he's ready to call it a day. (spot 18, wisdom checks 3, 11)
Uriel d20+4=14 Friday November 5th, 2004 8:41:26 AM
Uriel does not search at this point. Instead he stands looking out into the unexplored section of the scrap heap straining his eyes and ears in the deepening gloom, looking for any dangers. {Spot:14}
ADM Brent Friday November 5th, 2004 8:49:41 AM
It occurs to Wilfire that since the group has been here there no one has seen any vermin and very little vermin spoor. Arm notices that there seem to be very little of the normal 'sounds of twilight' (crickets and other noisy insects).
Evan shoves and digs at the wet decaying refuse near the edge of one of a lean to just managing to keep from vacating his stomache from the stench to find only the hard scrabble earth for a floor, stained with dark spots hard to make out in the gloom. {This takes enough effort that you really can't keep your eyes alert for an attack while you are searching, just an fyi. On the bright side, I will use your spot rolls for the trash you waded through}. After stepping back and taking stock of the lean-to, Evan wonders what made the trash so nauseating. Spreading out the trash a bit more, he finds what looks to be four small thumb-sized (not thumbs) pieces of half eaten rotting flesh, one piece with a small thin bone still attached.
Arm, watching off in the scrap heap, thinks he sees something far enough off to not really be sure it was anything - a hint of movement or a shadow of a form.
{Conner - it would be pretty hard to search this trash heap with your sword and shield at the ready, you probably need to make a choice and have at least one hand free}
Conner, searching a collapsed hovel notices after digging through some trash an area where the trash is mashed down, making a small clear area.
ADM Brent - continued Friday November 5th, 2004 8:52:56 AM
{Sorry about that, click happy} Kadaz doesn't turn up anything different from what was mentioned before, with the exception of no money. Birdie whines a bit and noses at Kadaz's hand and thigh.
Uriel and Mira look on into the mounds of garbage, but see nothing.
Shadow d20-2=18 d20-2=3 d20+4=17 Friday November 5th, 2004 9:51:15 AM
(Survival rolls 18 and 3)
Shadow will continue to search for anything that might lead the group to the goblin's lair. (Search=17)
Kadaz d20+1=5 Saturday November 6th, 2004 9:27:31 AM
Kadaz stops searching and straigtens up. He looks around in the gathering gloom and at the others, some still searching and some wanting desperately to be anywhere else. "Most of us can't see any more. If there is anything else out here it will have to wait. Let's go home and get cleaned up. Come on, Birdie. Let's go home." Kadaz will bring up the rear of the party, using his darkvision to search for threats but doing a poor job of it. (spot 5)
Conner d20+3=16 d20+2=4 d20+1=15 Saturday November 6th, 2004 10:23:05 AM
Shield in hand, the fighter pauses over the small cleared area. "Could someone bring a light over her?" he calls out. "I think I may have found something. Evan, can you take a look at this?]
The tattooed fighter keeps a wary eye open for danger as he waits for a response. [Spot=16, Listen=4] "Does anyone else think it's far to quiet here? No rats, no bugs or ravens." [Int=15]
Mira d20+2-2=20= d20+2-2=5 Saturday November 6th, 2004 2:47:36 PM
Hearing Conner's request, Mira casts a spell (Light) on the spear tip of her shortspear. Walking over to the fighter she says, "here, does this help?"
Wisdom Check=20, 5
Uriel Saturday November 6th, 2004 7:10:52 PM
Uriel says,"Let's get out of here, I have a bad feeling about this." He looks back at the others for confirmation.
"I'm lighting a torch, we've been out here too long," he says quietly. He kneels, digging into his pack for a torch and flint.
ADM Brent Ambush!!!! d20+3=17 d20+3=13 d20+3=19 d20+3=18 d4-1=2 d4-1=3 d4-1=3 d20+3=23 d20+3=18 d20+3=22 d4-1=1 d4-1=3 d4-1=3 d20+3=19 d20+3=18 d20+3=23 d20+3=21 d20+3=5 d6=3 d6=6 d6=5 d6=5 d20+3=19 d20+3=21 d6=5 d6=6 d20+3=19 d20+3=19 d6=4 d6=5 d20+3=23 d20+3=11 d20+3=8 d6=4 d20+3=22 d20+3=19 3d6(4+3+4)=11 Saturday November 6th, 2004 7:42:12 PM
Several things happen at once, sparked by Mira lighting her shortspear.
Before she can move to Conner, when Mira enspells light there is a rustling that causes her to look out in front of her. Three goblins are visible and all three are throwing javelins at Arm and her! Mira is struck by three javelins with the fourth bouncing off of her Mage Armor {Dmg:8}
Arm is struck twice, once very soundly {Dmg:7}.
From out of the gloom facing Uriel, come four javelins, three of which strike the paladin soundly. {Dmg:19}
While Kadaz didn't see anything at first, he does notice when two goblins step into view, launching javelins at him. {Not sure what your flat-footed AC is but I am going tp assume for now the 19 hits Dmg:11 if it doesn't then Dmg:6}.
Wilfire {FYI, your Enlarge spell should only last a maximum of 3 minutes so it should be gone} sees two goblins step into his field of view and fire arrows at him. {I have never seen you post an AC so I have NO idea what your AC is, assuming your flat footed AC isn't obscene like Conner's these probably hit Dmg:9, otherwise no damage}. More twangs can be heard from your right as well and one more arrow hits you. {Dmg:4}
Evan hears the commotion and looks back towards Mira when another twang sounds from out in the gloom. The shaft strikes hard, staggering Evan. {AC:22 Dmg:11 critical strike}
Conner and Shadow are untouched for the moment and the group realizes they are in desparate straits.
{OOC: Please make sure that everyone posts either in the body or in the header your hp current and total, your ac and flatfooted ac and any other effects you might have in play}
{Explanation of map - there are three rings or circles around Mira. The first two are what Mira sees, the third is what Arm sees because of his half elven heritage. On the south front, Wilfire and Kadaz both have dark vision and so can see clear as day for 60' radius, I am only pointing this 60' radius one direction at a time so it is the direction I have you facing. For game mechanics purposes it is twilight that is why I have only made the map dim and not dark so assume shadowy illumination.}
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 13/22 HP) 2d4(2+4)+2=8 Saturday November 6th, 2004 10:30:49 PM "Evan! shreiks the sorcerer, her eyes wide as she sees Evan stagger. Wildly the woman spins around, taking in the creeping figures on the fringes of her range of vision. Raising her free hand she aims 2 Magic Missiles at a goblin to her left (for 8 dmg.)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (#), Read Magic, Light (#), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (##), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
(OOC: Brent, Mira made a purchase in the Catacombs which involved an exchange of some of her goods for another. Can I assume that she has the new item?)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] d20+10=30 d20+10=18 d8+3=6 d8+3=4 Saturday November 6th, 2004 11:01:03 PM
Conner sees the goblins step into the light and launch their javelins. He draws his longsword and charges the goblin to his north [Hit AC=30 Nat 20; AC 18 to confirm critical for 6+4=10 hp]
"Stay together" he yells as he brings his longsword down.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 9/12] d20+4=23 d4+2=5 Sunday November 7th, 2004 10:50:19 AM
Shadow is startled when he hears the different people in the group grunt or shout from the initial attack. He will draw his bow and prepare to fire upon those goblins that are near Mira. He will maintain his position, heeding the 'Stay together' call.
IF he can (which I am almost certain he cannot) he will send a shaft at the farthest north goblin. (To Hit = 23, DMG = 5)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 7/7) d20+7=11 d10+3=4 d20+2=13 d4+1=4 Sunday November 7th, 2004 7:31:35 PM
Kadaz is taken aback by the sudden appearance of goblins and the impact of javalins. But his training takes over and he moves towards the goblins, yelling 'Attack' to Birdie. He swings but his foot slips on a bit of trash throwing off the arc of his war axe (attack 11, damage 4). Birdie jumps towards the same goblin but also is somewhat off (attack 13, damage 4).
Uriel {AC:17/15 HP:13/33} Monday November 8th, 2004 12:08:41 AM
Uriel curses in pain but does manage to get a torch lit. He throws it out towards the direction of the javelins and picks up his sword and shield. He coughs as he stands and spits loudly but he stands straight, without time to spare for the others situation he yells, "With Domi! There are at least four in front of me!"
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp 7/18 d8=7 Monday November 8th, 2004 5:53:42 AM
Evan grunts at the sudden pain that erupts from his side. Looking down he sees an arrow shaft protruding from his side. Hoping to use the trash as a barrier, Evan drops down among the piles of trash he was looking through. As he tugs a potion vial from his pouch, he hears Mira's shriek but obviously cannot respond. He quickly downs the Potion of Cure Light Wounds (heals 7 points)
Arm {AC 13 - HP 13/13} d20+3=18 d8+1=5 Monday November 8th, 2004 6:09:06 AM
OOC: OK, a couple of things...sorry I didn't post over the weekend...I was still under the assumption that we had the weekends off, and I was never notified that that was no longer in effect. I'm really sorry if that caused any problems as far as Arm not warning the group before the ambush.
Secondly, I never received a copy of the map, so I'm pretty much fighting blind here, but I'll do the best I can...
IC: Arm advances on one of the goblins that Mira didn't attack with the magic missiles, and slashes at it viciously (attack: 18 dmg: 5).
ADM Brent Monday November 8th, 2004 6:33:20 AM
{No problem Arm - I did mention it in my Friday post but that was after your friday post!lol. Also, you might note that you took 7 hit points of damage in the initial ambush. Also, post your email address here, and I will resend the map but I did put a link to it in the LnB - here it is again} http://www.c4geo.com/CombatMapNov6.gif
ADM Brent Monday November 8th, 2004 6:34:24 AM
{After looking at the map if you would like to rethink your attack let me know.}
ADM Brent - Round 2 Players Results Monday November 8th, 2004 6:52:27 PM
{Mira - I don't know anything about the item, email me with the specifics and I will let you know if it is here or not, sorry.}
Mira's bolts disappear into the goblin and cause it to slump over, motionless.
Arm rushes forward in a valiant act of bravery to protect Mira and slices down one of the goblins.
Conner charges forward at the goblin to the north who trembles at his approach but doesn't break. The result for the goblin costs him his life.
Shadow looks for a clean shot to the north but doesn't see one. Hearing the sound of Wilfire being struck causes Shadow to turn and see two goblins within your lowlight vision. Your shaft flies true, burying itself in the neck of the goblin, dropping it.
Kadaz rushes forward and sees out of the corner of his eye two more goblins rushing in from the left towards him and Birdie. The unconscious stutter in your step adds to the awkward swing which the goblin avoids. The goblin stumbles back from Birdie's bite as well.
Uriel succeeds in illuminating the area in front of him and prepares to fight.
Evan drops down amongst the trash and downs a potion. The warmth of healing diffuses most of the pain of the shaft.
Wilfire stunned by the violence of the attack remains motionless, swaying from his wounds.
{Remember to include your flat-footed ac in your posts as well as any effects you have going} ...
ADM Brent - Round 2 Goblins Respond d20+2=15 d6=5 d20+2=21 d20+2=20 d6=6 d20+3=18 d20+3=22 d4-1=3 d4-1=2 d20+3=16 d6=4 d20+3=10 d20+2=19 d20+2=10 d20+3=6 d20+3=20 d20+3=21 d6=2 d20+3=16 d6=5 d20+3=10 d20+3=20 d20+3=14 d20+3=4 d6=2 Monday November 8th, 2004 7:21:36 PM
Conner's charge slaughters the goblin in front of him, unfortunately he passed a concealed goblin that swings at him twice. The first strike of the morningstar is true mostly from your surprise at the goblin. {Dmg:6} The second swing bounces off your shield, almost striking your shoulder. From behind you to your left you hear Arm in hand to hand.{I need your flat-footed AC please in your next post.}
After Arm strikes down one goblin, the one next to it swings its morningstar at Arm, striking Arm hard in the left shoulder. {Dmg:5}
The goblin on the far left of Mira throws a second javelin. It grazes down Mira's leg. {Dmg:3} A second javelin from the gloom behind that goblin also strikes Mira. {Dmg:2}
The only goblin still visible to Wilfire shoots an arrow at Evan who it sees clearly from its position, hitting him. {Dmg:4} Evan's makeshift cover keeps the arrow of his original attacker from striking.
Kadaz's situation looks bad, he has goblins closing in from his behind his left shoulder and he can see four goblins in front of him. The two goblins engaging Kadaz in melee both are unable to penetrate the dwarf's defense. One arrow from behind him bounces harmlessly off of Kadaz's armor but the second shaft does damage. {Dmg:2} A third arrow from the unengaged goblin in your front arm off to your right is fired at Birdie. It strikes the dog hard. {Dmg:5}
Javelins rain down around the paladin, all but one bounce off his shield and armor.{Dmg:2}
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 19/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 2/7) d20+3=14 d20+7=14 d10+3=12 Monday November 8th, 2004 8:00:01 PM
Kadaz looks down and sees how wounded Birdie is. He redoubles his efforts as he orders "Birdie, back off." (handle animal 14). Birdie obeys and retreats 5 feet, snarling as he does so. Kadaz then attack the goblin in front of him, this time swinging better (attack 14, damage 12). He then takes a step back, putting the broken down hut to his back.
Conner [AC=21, Flat Footed =18, HP=26/32] d20+8=17 d8+3=6 Monday November 8th, 2004 8:08:41 PM
Conner feels the blow of the morningstar across his back and snarls in anger. He turns on the goblin and swings wildly with his longsword [Hit AC=17, 6 HP]. If the goblin falls he will move towards Arm and provide assistance, otherwise he will stand firm against the goblin that blind-sided him.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, (Flat Footed=14) 8/22 HP) 2d4(3+1)+2=6 Monday November 8th, 2004 9:03:25 PM
Mira cries out each time she is struck by the goblin weapons. Stretching her hand out towards a goblin to her left, she sends two missiles of magical energy squarely at the creature (for 6 pts dmg). Making a move behind a trash pile she limps towards Shadow, Wilf, and Evan.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (#), Read Magic, Light (#), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Uriel {AC:17/15 HP:11/33} d8+3=11 Monday November 8th, 2004 10:35:12 PM
Uriel uses the wand of healing on himself {Healing:11} and then readies himself to charge into the fray.
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp 10/18 d20+5=25 d20+5=24 2d6(6+3)+3=12 d20+5=25 d20+5=18 d6+3=4 2d6(5+4)+3=12 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:04:28 AM
Evan surges up, pulling throwing axes from his belt as he does so. He visibly flinches with each of Mira's screams and wants nothing more than to move to her side and protect her but Kadaz is out here alone and Evan cannot abandon him. Evan moves forward to engage the two goblins on Birdie's left, hoping that Wilfire will deal with the goblin on Evan's left so it doesn't get a flanking attack on Evan. The axes flash as he strikes out at the goblins.
(right hand axe strikes nat 20, Crit roll- 24, dam-12; left hand axe hits nat 20, Crit roll-18, dam-4 if not crit, dam-12 if crit)
Arm ac 13, ff 11: hp 1/13 d20+3=19 d8+1=5 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:30:05 AM
Arm lets out a cry of anguish and lunges at the goblin, figuring that, even with a healing potion, he may not survive the next attack. Fortunately, he connects. (attack=19, dmg=5)
ADM Brent Tuesday November 9th, 2004 7:41:29 AM
{OOC: Evan, you have to take further than a five foot step to engage the goblins so you get only one attack. Sorry}
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP: 9/12] d20+4=12 d4+2=3 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 2:32:01 PM
Shadow will move so he can get a shot off at the goblins in front of Uriel (To hit:12 dmg: 3).
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+7=15 d8=5 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:02:38 PM
"Graaaa!" Wilfire yells as he charges the nearest goblin with flail held high in two hands, and then finishes his charge with a might swing (8+ 5 attack+ 2 for the charge=15).
OOC 1: Damage if hit=5+3 (strength bonus)+1 (Two-handed strength bonus)=9.
OOC 2 Sorry, I couldn't post over the weekend, and it was crazy busy at the office on Monday
ADM Brent Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:46:52 PM
{WILFIRE I NEED TO KNOW YOUR AC NORMAL AND FLATFOOTED AND YOUR CURRENT HIT POINTS AS WELL AS YOUR FULL HIT POINTS - Please read the posts that I put out to the players. I have asked for this information three times including this post. Sorry if this seems rude but I need this information to run the game.}
ADM Brent Players Actions Tuesday November 9th, 2004 6:55:47 PM
Kadaz gets Birdie to move back. Kadaz moves back as well but he can't quite make it backpedaling to the shack. His swing just goes wide of one of the goblins in front of him.
Conner nearly looses his sword in the body of the goblin his blade bites so deep but manages to keep a hold of it.
Mira's spell proves deadly again, killing another goblin.
Uriel looks much more prepared to fight the goblins after healing from the wand.
Evan closes with the goblins in front of him and strikes down one with a vicious blow of his hand axe.
Arm, weak from his wounds manages to swipe and kill the last visible goblin.
Shadow just misses one of the goblins closing with Uriel.
Wilfire regains his senses and charges the goblin directly in front of him. His flail caves in the skull of the goblin, dropping it in one blow.
...
ADM Brent Goblins response d20+3=17 d6=6 d20+2=22 d20+2=19 d6=6 d6=5 d20+2=20 d20+2=8 d6=6 d20+3=19 d6=5 d20+5=17 d8+3=11 d20+2=18 d6=6 d20+3=13 d20+3=23 d20+3=18 d6=4 d6=4 d20+3=15 d6=5 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 7:19:32 PM
Several of the goblins let out some complex series of whistles to one another and continue to attack.
One more javelin is thrown at Mira from her left, she can just see the shadowy figure of a goblin at the edge of her vision. {Dmg:6}
The second goblin fighting Evan swings hard and connects with a punishing blow from his morningstar {Possible Crit confirmed. Dmg:11}.
Kadaz again is sorely pressed fighting two goblins at the same time. The first goblin manages to strike Kadaz hard enough to injure him, but the second goblin misses wide. {Dmg:6} One goblin archer fires at Kadaz from his left side again striking him in the left side. {Dmg:5}
Uriel gets rushed by two of the goblins. One attempts to flank him and provokes an AoO. Uriel hits him and kills him. The other goblin is more careful and connects. {Dmg:6} Two more javelins fly in at the Paladin, one striking him. {Dmg:8} One arrow from over his right shoulder also connects staggering Uriel. {Dmg:5}
The twilight has almost completely transitioned to night, those of you without light sources will begin to have problems soon...
Conner [AC 19 (charging) / 18 (flatfooted); 26/32 HP] d20+10=26 d8+3=5 Tuesday November 9th, 2004 9:00:03 PM
Conner pulls his bloody sword from the chest of the dead goblin at his feet and turns to look for his next opponent. Mira and Arm appear to be safe for the moment but a single goblin stands out in the light due south of the sorceress.
His mouth and throat dry from exertion, he calls out in a raspy voice "Follow me...back to Evan and the others!" as he runs past Mira and Arm and charges the goblin [Hit AC=26, 5 HP]
Wilfire Ironhouse [16/ FF15] d20+8=22 d8=1 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 4:37:24 AM
Fully out of his trance, Wilfire fury seems to build with his last kill. He turns and charges to the north and brings his flail to bear on the nearest Goblin (22 if he can charge, 20 if he can't).
OOC: Damage (two-handed)- 1+6=7
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp -1/18 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 5:59:04 AM
Evan folds over the morning star that is buried into his stomach and falls to the ground.
Arm ac 13, ff 11: hp 1/13 d8+1=9 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 6:09:04 AM
Slumping to the ground, Arm retrieves a potion and downs the contents, uncaring at this point if another attack should happen before it takes effect. He feels the refreshing draught fortify him as he prepares to head southeast after Mira (cure light wounds-9 pts. current hp=10).
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 8/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 2/7) d20+7=26 d10+3=8 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 8:27:29 AM
Kadaz is very wounded with several arrows sticking out of him, and very frustrated because there are no dead goblins on the ground to show for it. But with his friends under attack he can't back down now. He swings one last time at the goblin he has missed twice and this time scores a sound hit (attack 26, damage 8).
Birdie, sensing something is wrong with his master, growls and tenses himself, ready to respond if ordered.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, (Flat Footed=14) 8222 HP) 2d4(2+4)+2=8 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 9:06:27 AM
Mira continues to make her way towards Shadow and the others, hoping the pile of garbage will provide some degree of cover. She digs deep into her physical resources to send off a final magical attack. (8 pts dmg most appropriate goblin target).
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (#), Read Magic, Light (#), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
(OOC: Brent, in my previous post I had Mira move behind the garbage towards Shadow et al., however your map indicates no change in her position. Please let me know if she is successful in making her way south.)
ADM Brent Wednesday November 10th, 2004 9:43:48 AM
{OOC: I am sorry I didn't move your character on the map - my bad! I will send an updated map link soon.}
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 9/12] d20+4=15 d4+2=3 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 10:39:10 AM
Shadow will agian try and take out one of the goblins on Uriel, he will shoot another arrow at one of the living ones around Uriel. (To hit: 15 dmg: 3)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:2/33} d20+5=16 d8+3=11 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 9:51:18 PM
Staggering from the blows, Uriel yells in determination, swinging at the goblin that Shadow struck with the arrow. {AC:16 Dmg:11}.
ADM Brent Players Actions Wednesday November 10th, 2004 10:02:03 PM
Conner starts to move towards the last goblin near Mira, Arm and him but he sees Wilfire charging it and also realizes it is too far to charge with too many obstructions in between. He follows Mira towards Evan and Kadaz, hearing a satisfying crunch that sounded like a flail striking a goblin.
Arm, wearily moves after the Conner and Mira after downing a healing potion.
Mira moves closer to the combat in the south and sees an eligible target just inside Uriel's torchlight firing arrows at the back of the Paladin. She drops the goblin, that lets out a small yipe as it collapses.
Wilfire crunches the last goblin visible in his immediate area.
Shadow stikes the goblin in melee with Uriel with a well-placed shot but fails to take him down.
Uriel finishes him off though with a swing of his longsword.
Kadaz takes out one of his attacks with a meaty swack of his waraxe.
...
ADM Brent Tides Turning! d20+2=19 d20+3=17 d20+3=23 d20+3=23 d6=4 d6=4 d6=4 d20+3=15 d20+3=7 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 10:16:46 PM
The goblin engaged in melee with Kadaz seems determined to continue fighting but with some whistles the others fade out back into the gloom and heaps of trash. The goblins using missle weapons fire them once more.
On Kadaz, the goblin in melee just misses with a skilled swing of its morningstar. The last goblin near the motionless Evan, steps back and shoots an arrow at Kadaz - it wedges in his armor but fails to pierce the dwarf. The final goblin behind and to the left of Kadaz fires a last arrow as he is fleeing as well. The arrow hits Kadaz in his lower back. {Possible Crit confirmed Dmg:12} When Kadaz falls, the goblin in melee with Kadaz also begins to fade off into the gloom.
The two goblins throwing javelins at Uriel try once more to take down the paladin. One clatters off Uriel's shield and the other falls short.
The last sounds of the battle fade away in the growing darkness of the evening. The dead and the dying litter the impromptu battlefield...
{Everyone conscious make listen and spot checks for me, please}
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, (Flat Footed=14) 2/22 HP) Wednesday November 10th, 2004 11:35:29 PM
Holding her lit shortspear aloft, Mira makes her way towards the injured Evan. She fishes a vial out of the velvet pouch tucked into her belt. "Should something happen to me, take the velvet pouch. It contains 5 curative potions*"
*5 potions of CLW
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (#), Read Magic, Light (#), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Conner [AC=21, 18 flatfooted, HP=26/32] d20+3=18 Wednesday November 10th, 2004 11:42:24 PM
Conner advances south towards Evan and Kadaz, following Mira's light. He nods his head in acknowledgement of the information recieved and scans the edge of the light for signs of either his friends or their enemies [Spot=18].
If he notices either Evan or Kadaz lying on the ground he will move to them and take up a defensive posture before calling out for assistance.
Wilfire Ironhouse (AC16/FF15) d20+3=20 d20+3=13 Thursday November 11th, 2004 1:50:10 AM
Wilfire does a quick scan of the area (spot 20) while listening for anything unusual (listen 13). Using his darkvision, he attempts to locate a Goblin within 50 feet. If he spots one he will move in its direction (move action 20 feet), raise his arm in its direction and utter the words "Approach".
OOC- Command- (Approach) DC14, Range 30 feet
OOC- Failing the actions above he will move towards the person that appears to be most wounded, and cast cure light wounds (burning command)
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp -2/18 Thursday November 11th, 2004 5:19:50 AM
Evan lays bleeding on the ground, unconscious.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP -4/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 2/7) Thursday November 11th, 2004 9:01:56 AM
Kadaz lies unconscious on the filthy garbage, his blood seeping out of a half-dozen wounds. Birdie runs up and licks Kadaz's face, trying to wake him up.
Arm ac 13, ff 11: hp 10/13 d20+4=11 d20+4=20 Thursday November 11th, 2004 10:54:25 AM
His wits more about him now, Arm heads south after Conner and Mira. Figuring that she will head to Evan first, he removes his last healing potion from his pocket to use on Kadaz, assuming it's not already too late. While proceeding, he keeps an eye and ear open for the rest of the goblin band, his elven sight serving him better than his hearing at the moment (listen=11, spot=20).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP:9/12] d20+2=17 d20+1=2 Thursday November 11th, 2004 11:02:42 AM
Shadow will maintain his vigilance with listening and watching around, while he heads with the rest of the group towards the unconcious commrades. (Listen=17 and Spot=2) He will keep his bow out. "I do have a potion that might make them feel much better if we need it." Shadow offers as the group gets to the injured members.
Uriel {AC:16 HP:2/33} d20+4=12 d20+3=21 Friday November 12th, 2004 12:14:10 AM
Uriel lights another torch to have in hand and then stores his shield, keeping his sword in hand. He looks out into the gloom and shadows, for another rush of goblins.{spot:12} {Listen:21}
ADM Brent Players Actions Friday November 12th, 2004 12:27:01 AM
Mira moves over to the motionless, pale form of Evan and the bleeding slumping form of Kadaz.
Conner moves over next to the body of the dwarf looking out for any threats. He thinks he might have seen the hint of motion out away from Kadaz but the motion seemed to be moving out not towards.
Arm follows Mira to find Evan and Kadaz down, he looks out and listens for any more signs but hears none.
Wilfire sees no more targets and so follows the torchlight of the mage southeast. He notices each party member is wounded.
Shadow says nothing but moves towards the southwest a ways looking and listening. He hears from behind him, the muffled cry of a person from far off.
Uriel succeeds in lighting a torch. Over his ragged breathing he to hears a muffled cry.
Conner d8+1=6 d20+3=6 d20+2=4 Friday November 12th, 2004 12:34:52 AM
Conner kneels beside the unconcious dwarf and gently pours a potion of cure light wounds into the fighter's mouth. [CLW=6hp] Too pre-occupied with the health of Kadaz, Conner hears and sees little else [Spot=6, listen=4]
Wilfire Ironhouse (AC16/FF15) (HP 11/24) d8+2=8 d8+2=8 Friday November 12th, 2004 3:35:38 AM
Wilfire runs over to the fallen body of Kadaz, while doing his best not to frighten Birdie.
"Easy there" he says to Birdie. "Don't be bitin when I'm healin"
Dropping to his knees while laying his hands on the chest of Kadaz. "Curatio Vigoratus" he utters as a dull white light falls over Kadaz's skin and the wounds begin to heal (cure light wounds= 8)
"Keep your eyes peeled", Wilfire warns as he runs over to Evan, and performs the same healing spell. "Curatio Vigoratus" he utters again. (8 healed)
OOC- Burning a protection from evil and command spell.
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp -3/18 Friday November 12th, 2004 5:46:39 AM
(I'm not sure if we are still in turn mode so I'm posting as if we are.)
If it weren't for the blood leaking from the perforations in Evan's stomnach, it would almost look as if he were sleeping.
ADM Brent Friday November 12th, 2004 7:22:22 AM
{To Evan and others - we can move to a storytime turn now, so Wilfire can tap the heal on both of Evan and Kadaz}
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 10/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 2/7) Friday November 12th, 2004 8:47:10 AM
The sudden influx of healing spell and potion, causes Kadaz's wounds to knit over and stpops the bleeding. Even before his eyes open the dwarf is instinctually reaching for his axe. The sight of Wilfire and Conner leaning over him, however, quickly penetrates into his head. "How's Birdie?" he asks, showing where his first loyalty lies.
ac 13, ff 11: hp 10/13 d20+4=16 d20+4=15 Friday November 12th, 2004 8:53:47 AM
Seeing that Evan and Kadaz are being tended to, Arm pockets the potion for the time being, and resorts to approaching and guarding the group until such time as they are feeling up to moving on (spot=16, listen=15).
Arm-again Friday November 12th, 2004 8:54:36 AM
OOC: Sorry, forgot my name in the post above...must be getting old... ;)
Shadow Friday November 12th, 2004 10:59:55 AM
Shadow hears the muffled cry, but knows the group is not in any condition to move after it. "I suggest that we move away from here immediatley, but in the morning if able would like to check out this area again. I think something rather large is happening here."
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, (Flat Footed=14) 2+9/22 HP) 2d8(4+2)+3=9 Friday November 12th, 2004 8:01:12 PM
Mira staggers towards Evan, but Wilf beats her to the ranger. The sorcerer makes a hard decision and quaffs the potion (CMW) herself. Physically she feels a little better (9 pts. restored)and able to draw on her magical resources once again. She stands on guard over the recovering ranger and readies to cast another spell should the need arise.
Uriel {AC:16 HP:2/33} Friday November 12th, 2004 11:35:48 PM
Uriel takes stock of his friends condition and his own. He looks back towards where he heard the scream. "Someone else fell prey to the goblins out there tonight... but we would be the ones needing saving if we run into another group of goblins like that, we need to get back within Plateau City," Uriel says.
He goes and picks up the second torch to hand to someone if they want to carry it.
ADM Brent Friday November 12th, 2004 11:40:50 PM
The group begins to gather and heal some of the grievous wounds inflcted by the goblins' attack. While the party heals the dusk deepens into true night.
No one sees anything else or hears any signs of the goblins for now or any other signs for that matter.
What will the group do?
{OOC: Evan- I have your HP at 5 now from the healing given by Wilfire - FYI.}
Arm d20+4=11 d20+4=9 Saturday November 13th, 2004 8:59:22 AM
Arm mutters under his breath at Uriel's comment, "I'm surprised he's not trying to heal the goblins.".
Sighing, He does a cursory look around (spot=11, listen=9), and says to the group, "I think NOW would be a good time for us to head back...I, for one, could do with a thorough scrubbing.".
Uriel d20+3=22 d20+4=23 Saturday November 13th, 2004 9:13:53 AM
Uriel, listening for more signs of goblins, hears Arm's comment.
He drags himself over to Arm, still dripping from gashes and wounds, splattered with his own blood and the blood of dead goblins.
"I've had it with you Arm! This is a group of adults, not children. You have been sulking around since I wouldn't let you kill an unarmed prisoner. We all almost died here. If you are so Domi damned bloodthirsty, take my life, here!" Uriel drops his shield with an echoing clatter and pulls out a dagger. He grabs Arm's free hand and wraps it around the dagger putting it up to his neck. He holds still and says, "Let's see it Arm. Show me how the orcs kill innocents!"
Conner d20+3=22 d20+2=10 Saturday November 13th, 2004 9:30:31 AM
Conner offers his hand to the dwarf and helps him to his feet. "Yer dog's fine guardsman, he's been protecting you."
"I don't feel good about leaving captives with those creatures" the fighter peers into the darkness from where the muffled cry was heard, "but I don't think we can do much good 'til morning." he continues in resignation.
[Spot=22, Listen=10].
Before he leaves, Conner spends a few moments re-arranging some of the larger pieces of garbage to mark their current location and the direction from which the cries were heard.
[OOC posted while Uriel was posting, otherwise Conner would have intereceded]
Shadow d20+4=16 Saturday November 13th, 2004 10:21:57 AM
"I am up for leaving, but we should at least search these bodies. Just in case they might contain a clue to as why they are here." Shadow says as he moves around those bodies that are near the light source. (Search=16)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 10/32) & Birdie (AC15/12 ff, HP 2/7) Saturday November 13th, 2004 10:40:08 AM
Kadaz takes Conner's helping hand and stands up, swaying slightly as he regains his footing. "Did I hear someone say we should head back? I'm for that." Kadaz then pulls a rag out of his pack and bends to wrap it around Birdie's wounds. "We both need rest."
Mira Saturday November 13th, 2004 12:45:49 PM
Mira catches the drama between Arm and Uriel out of the corner of her eye. Noting that Evan is now safe she moves over to the fighting men. She touches the blade of the dagger and it starts to glow with a bright light in a 20 ft. radius.
"No weapons!" she says sternly, "I don't care if you guys want to beat each other silly later, but for now we need all our resources to get out of here alive. All of us, together."
"Arm, this dagger will shed magical light for 10 minutes, and not a minute longer. Uriel, lead us out of here. We must make haste."
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (#), Read Magic, Light (##), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Evan ac 16, ff 14; hp 5/18 Sunday November 14th, 2004 7:25:12 AM
Evan lays on the ground for a bit longer after Wilfire heals him, sort of taking inventory of all the aches and pains. He hears the dramatics between Uriel and Arm, rolling his eyes a little as the two go at it again. His grip tightens on his axes, just in case the goblins want to use the arguement as a distraction to attack again.
Arm d20+4=15 d20+4=14 Sunday November 14th, 2004 8:30:05 AM
Arm laughs heartily at Uriel's theatrics, bats Uriels hand aside, and says, "As tempting as the idea is, unlike you I am neither orclike NOR an orc-sympathizer, and shall NOT do your bidding, as I shall not in the future. I shall not evermore seek your help, and you shouldn't expect any from me. Better to die with my convictions intact than to be assisted by one of your ilk. One of these days you'll WISH that you had let me kill that orc, I promise you.".
Saying so, he turns to Mira, smiles and says, "Thank you, my dear, but my night-sight is quite sufficient for our purposes. Let us be off, then, as soon as Shadow is done searching the bodies.". He then turns his attention to keeping a weather-eye out for trouble as they prepare to depart (spot=15, listen=14).
OOC: Just to let you guys & gals know...I'm purely playing out my character here...nothing personal toward any of you.. :)
Uriel Sunday November 14th, 2004 10:00:43 AM
{OOC: As is Uriel (role-playing), but I don't think you would be 'batting' his hand aside. Uriel is very strong but I'll let you play it off even though Uriel was deadly serious}
Uriel Sunday November 14th, 2004 12:30:38 PM
Uriel smirks at Arm's words - "like I thought, you need your victims defenseless."
Uriel asks everyone, "Are you done searching Shadow?" Without actually waiting for a reply, Uriel moves to the front of the group and holds his torch high, with his sword in hand.
He begins to move back towards the city wall.
ADM Brent Sunday November 14th, 2004 12:44:58 PM
{Shadow, I'll send you a list of things you got off of the couple of goblins you had time to loot before the group begins to leave.}
The situation defused for the moment, the group begins moving back towards Plateau City. Everyone is silent, turned inward, relieved but worried about what they have found in the Shanty Quarter.
The citizens of the Shanty give the group a wide berth from the group's appearance blood, mud, sewage and worse have spackled the group, leaving them a motley bunch. The reaking stench of the group seems to be making an impression on the inhabitants of the Shanty as well with poorly disguished disgust cutting through the indifference normally displayed.
The City guard eyes the group dubiously as they approach. One of the guards asks, "Yer business in our fair city? We already have a full complement of sewer rats? Hah Hah Hah."
Laughing at his own joke, he notices the group's solemn appearance and his laughter dies. "No one has a sense of humor anymore, go on through."
As the night deepens, the group moves into more familiar stomping grounds. Finally the group makes it back to their apartment.
Conner Sunday November 14th, 2004 5:24:15 PM
Tired and hungry, Conner removes his armor and shield and heads for the bathes where the spattered blood and offal is quickly washed away. A large bruise causes him some discomfort from where the morningstar struck him from behind. His clothes are another matter. It takes repeated scrubbing and rinsing before he is satisfied that they are once again fit for wear.
Another hour is spent cleaning and polishing his armor, shield and sword. A close inspection reveals no significant damage to the blades edge.
Finally when all has been put to order he asks "Anyone for Sampson's?"
Kadaz Sunday November 14th, 2004 6:37:55 PM
Kadaz carefully washes Birdie's wounds and binds them up. Then he takes care of his own. "Samson's sounds good. We need a better plan when we return to root out these foul creatures. But I'm not sure Birdie or I will be in shape to return tomorrow."
Uriel d8+3=7 d8+3=10 d8+3=10 Sunday November 14th, 2004 7:21:10 PM
Uriel offers up healing to those who need it with the wand. He taps himself three times. {Heal:27}
Still wounded after tapping whoever asks, Uriel also strips off his armor and equipment. He goes to wash away the remnants of the encounter.
Upon returning, he hears Kadaz's statement and agrees, "Does anyone have any practical experience with goblins? I didn't expect any real tactics by them. How many did everyone see? I had four near me early and then I was flanked by another near the end of the fight."
Uriel is willing to go to Sampsons for food.
Mira (AC 13, 11/22 HP) Sunday November 14th, 2004 11:01:33 PM
Mira will avail herself of some healing from the paladin. Shyly she will ask if he would be able to tend to Evan as well. After a quick inventory of her remaining GP, the sorcerer will pack a light sack with a few personal items, and a spare shirt and head for the baths.
Upon her return, she will nod agreement at the suggestion that they go to Sampson's In response to Uriel's question she will volunteer, "I know naught of goblins, but what we experienced today." Remembering how quickly the creatures succumbed to her magic, she adds, "they do not seem particularly hardy, but they seem to attack in numbers."
Wilfire Ironhouse (HP 11/24) d8=8 Monday November 15th, 2004 12:35:51 AM
"It's good to be home" Wilfire says "but it sure would feel a whole lot better if Goblins weren't living in the shanty. I suggest we get some rest, cause tommorrow's going to be a long day."
Wilfire then smells both arm pits. "A shower might not be the worst idea either."
OOC- Before bathing Wilfire will use his last few spells to heal the most wounded. First he'll cast a cure light wounds (8+2=10) on the most wounded. Then he'll use his four cure minor wounds.
Evan Monday November 15th, 2004 5:36:15 AM
As they pass the guards, Evan will get MIra to ask where he should go to collect a bounty. He doesn't want to carry the body parts from the stinky garbage monster any longer than he has to. Once he has collected any bounty there is to collect for both the garbage creature and the goblins, Evan will return to the flat to get cleaned up and rest.
Arriving just in time to receive healing from Wilfire, he ends up needing all but one of Wilfire's healing spells. He is a little disappointed that he missed going to the bath with Mira then smiles ruefully to himself as he realizes he needs to keep his dream life separate from his real life. Despite the affection he percieves from Mira, he is terrified of doing anything that might screw up their friendship, and with the contention between Arm and Uriel, the party needs all the stability it can get.
Arm Monday November 15th, 2004 6:03:04 AM
Upon returning, Arm heads straight to the baths, where he thoroughly cleans himself. Arrivng back at the flat just in time to hear Mira's statement, he agrees, "Aye, they're neither strong nor hardy, but they attack in packs, not unlike wolves. NASTY little things.". So saying, he agrees to go to Samson's as well for something small to eat, intending to get some rest immediately afterward.
Shadow Monday November 15th, 2004 10:20:14 AM
Shadow on the way back is quite and stays near the middle of the group. When they reach the gate he lets out a sigh knowing that they are relatively safe now.
Once the group gets back to the apartment Shadow says, "I would like to clean up, and will meet you all back here, or at Sampson's." Seeing that the group is going to take care of their stuff, Shadow will head back to his 'room' at the guild. He will spend some time cleaning his gear and trying to get the reek out of it. He will inspect the stuff he got off the goblins more carefully and see if anything is recognizable.
Once he is done with all of that he will head over to the apartment to see if the group has left yet. Hopefully he will catch them before they have left, and he will show them an oddly cut gold coins with unrecognizable markings and the gold band with the inscription on it. If they have left, he will head over to Sampson's, and he will wait to show them the objects until they return to the apartments.
ADM Brent Monday November 15th, 2004 10:42:39 AM
{OOC:Shadow, sent you another email with answers to your questions}
ADM Brent d8+3=10 d8+3=10 d8+3=7 d8+3=11 Monday November 15th, 2004 8:56:33 PM
Uriel taps Kadaz twice with the wand {Heal:20} and Conner and Mira once each{Conner Heal:7 Mira Heal:11}.
After washing up the group heads over to Samson's to eat and discuss goblins and the group's plans.
Shadow shows up just before the group heads over to Samson's and comes along as well.
Samson's is packed but the group finds a long bench table just vacated.
The waitress, a new face, comes over to the group. "Hello to you all. You look thirsty." She winks at Conner, Arm and Uriel. "What can I get you to drink? Oh and we have hot meat pies tonight as well as soup, stew or roast joint."
Mira d20+11=20 d20+5=22 Monday November 15th, 2004 9:30:57 PM
"Roast joint sounds great!" exclaims Mira, hoping she'll be served a meaty portion. "Anyone up for sharing a bottle of red?" she asks, raising an eyebrow and looking in the direction of the ranger and the bard. "What do you drink, Shadow?" she enquires. If the rogue shows the sorcerer the items he has retrieved she will volunteer, "I have a little magic left and with a little time I may be able to learn if there is any aura of magic about the items, and even possibly decipher magical inscriptions. I might even be able to learn if there are any spells upon the items and identify them."
Detect Magic Spellcraft=20 Decipher Script=22
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic (##), Read Magic, Light (##), Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile (####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Conner [full hp] Tuesday November 16th, 2004 12:20:36 AM
Conner, concious of the lightness of his purse, orders a mug of ale, a bowl of stew and some bread. He gives the barmaid a big friendly smile and inquires after Amy.
Wilfire Ironhouse Tuesday November 16th, 2004 12:35:08 AM
"I'll have one of each" Wilfire says, completely serious.
As soon as he hears Conner order ale, Wilfire's face instantly grows red and he begins to tap his finger impatiently on the table... he seems at odds about something, but he doesn't say what.
OOC- Just curious if Wilfire cast those healing spells last round? If he didn't he'll use them on himself, if someone hasn't already.
ADM Brent - to Wilfire Tuesday November 16th, 2004 1:05:20 AM
{OOC:He used one on Evan. The others I figured you could use for yourself...}
Evan Tuesday November 16th, 2004 5:40:10 AM
(ooc: Did Evan get anything for bounty for the garbage monster?)
Evan cleans up quickly and heads over to Sampson's, arriving just in time to hear Mira ask if anyone wanted to share a bottle of red. He grabs a chair and swings it over next to Mira, smiling as he settles down. He signs to Mira that he would love to share a bottle or two with her and asks her to order the meat pie for him. Evan enjoys using sign with Mira because she has such lovely hands, with long elegant fingers that dance so nibbly as she 'speaks'.
Arm Tuesday November 16th, 2004 6:02:41 AM
Arm declines Mira's offer, and instead orders a mug of ale along with a bowl of stew & bread. While waiting for the food to arrive, he ruminates on his current situation, "It seems that I'd be better off playing some tunes to earn a living...the pay is better than as of late, and it's MUCH safer.".
ADM Brent - to Evan Tuesday November 16th, 2004 9:45:56 AM
{Sorry Evan - had a problem figuring out fair market value...also, last post I noticed from you about the goblins - you weren't going to take any parts because you didn't think there was a bounty - let me know if I am wrong.}
When Evan inquires of the guard, his eyebrows raise and his eyes widen. "I think we need to take this to Sarge. Come with me." He leads Evan into the guard post and to the Sergeant.
After hearing Evan's description of the monster and asking a few more questions about the location of the creature, the sergeant says, "I wouldn't believe it, if the arm of the creature wasn't sitting on my desk reeking! Take that with you and this" He hands Evan a sealed letter. "Take the letter to the central Guard post and the Bursars office will give a bounty of 45 GP. Thanks for slaying such a foul creature." He wrinkles his nose.
Shadow Tuesday November 16th, 2004 10:29:31 AM
"I'll have some stew and an ale." Shadow says to the waitress.
"Group, unfortunately I don't think Evred made it." With that Shadow shows the group the gold ring with the inscription - 'Beloved son, Evred'. "I also found these on one goblin." Shadow shows the group the funny gold coins.
Conner d20+1=5 Tuesday November 16th, 2004 6:50:44 PM
Conner examines the gold coins, mentally comparing them to the other strange coins they had found while investigating Avandri and matters related to the estate at Wyclea. [Appraise=5]
Kadaz (HP 10/32) & Birdie ( HP 2/7) Tuesday November 16th, 2004 7:33:31 PM
Kadaz watches the healing being passed out and pipes up "If you have any to spare could you help Birdie and then me? I'm afraid those goblins were very effective in their attacks on me."
ADM Brent - to Kadaz Tuesday November 16th, 2004 7:39:45 PM
{OOC:Hey Bub - you got 20 points from Uriel's wand so you are at 30 not 10, check out the beginning of my last general ADM post - lol!}
Uriel Tuesday November 16th, 2004 7:48:27 PM
Uriel orders two meat pies and roast joint along with ale.
While he eats he says, "So, what about these goblins? I agree that individually they are not much but the old adage of strength in numbers was proven true tonight."
When Shadow mentions Evred, Uriel slams his fist down on the table. "Domi blind their eyes! No one should fall to such a terrible fate."
He scoots his plate away, his appetite gone. "What should we do to prepare to return to the Heap?"
ADM Brent Tuesday November 16th, 2004 7:48:30 PM
Your food and drinks are brought to the group and everyone begins talking about different things.
To Conner, the waitress says, "She didn't come in today. And I don't appreciate it."
{OOC:Just continue to post freely, discussing topics of interest. I will chime in as needed}
Wilfire Ironhouse (HP 15/24) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 12:07:45 AM
As the drinks arrive Wilfire picks up the power and pace of his finger tapping, and his face grows increasingly agitated. With his other hand he raises his fork to his mouth, but then slams it down on the table and stands up.
"Excuse me" he says with a somewhat distraught look on his face. "Got to go to the bathroom."
Without turning back he walks away, leaving his warm meal unattended.
Evan Wednesday November 17th, 2004 5:47:27 AM
Before leaving the guard shack to go collect the bounty on the garbage monster, Evan scribbles down another question for the guard. <i>What about goblins? We encountered quite a few goblins at the dump as well. do you give bounty for goblins?</i>
After getting his answer he heads over to the Central guard post to collect the bounty.
Arm Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:07:07 AM
Noticing Wilf's obvious agitation, Arm gets up from his meal as well and follows him. When he catches up, he asks, "What is troubling you, my friend? Perhaps I can help?".
Shadow Wednesday November 17th, 2004 11:01:16 AM
Shadow will remain quite waiting to see if any one else comes up with any ideas about the coins or the trash heap. He will sip at his ale and take a few bites of the stew. He will probably not eat it all even though he is fairly hungry.
ADM Brent - to Evan Wednesday November 17th, 2004 11:11:04 AM
The sergeant reads the writing on the slip. "Yes, bring pairs of ears for the reward. As long as the goblins are within 20 miles of the city. Don't be toting them from all over the continent here." He smiles and says,"Is that all, I'd really like you to take that tenacle out of here before the smell sets into my office."
Mira Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:22:49 PM
Mira rubs her forehead in frustration when her magic doesn't seem to yield the results she was expecting. "Sorry, Shadow, I don't seem to be on my game tonight."
The mage pushes her glass towards Evan, hoping he'll uncork the bottle and pour. When the joint of meat is served up, she takes her time, but manages to eat the whole thing, enjoying every mouthful.
(OOC: Brent, did any of Mira's attempts to detect or read magic about the artifacts yeild results? See Monday's post.)
Kadaz (HP 30/32) & Birdie ( HP 2/7) Wednesday November 17th, 2004 6:59:26 PM
Kadaz belatedly gratefully acknowledges the healing he received. "Do you have a spare charge in that little thing for Birdie?" he inquires hopefully.
Kadaz then concentrates on his supper, ordering a spare one for the dog. "He deserves it" he explains to anyone who asks.
"So we're after more goblins tomorrow? Anyone got a plan this time?"
ADM Brent Wednesday November 17th, 2004 7:16:40 PM
{OOC: Mira, I didn't do your read/detect magic because your character had no way of knowing of the ring or coins when you wanted to do it - that was a 'private post' from Shadow to me...} However, the detect/read magic reveals nothing else. The inscription reads, "Beloved Son, Evred."
The coins are an odd triangular shape not recognized by any of the group.
Conner Wednesday November 17th, 2004 7:27:17 PM
Conner continues his meal, digging into the stew and washing it down with long pulls on his mug of ale. He calls the barmaid over to the table for another pint and to ask about Amy, "it's not like her to beg off work for no reason...did she send a message?"
When Kadaz and the others talk of tactics the fighter's attention shifts to planning for the next day.
"Seems they prefer to engage from a distance" Conner rubs the tattoo on his temple, "if we can get in close they should go down fairly easy. If Kadaz, Uriel and I rush them, the rest of you can give them some of their own medicine from a distance. The key is to not get isolated by a group of them."
Another gulp of beer and the fighter continues with his thoughts. "They probably have some kind of underground stronghold under the trash so we'll need sources of light. Say, does anyone have anything that can hit a group of them all at once...it would sure help if we could take out a bunch of them real early."
Uriel d8+3=7 Wednesday November 17th, 2004 8:25:55 PM
"You are welcome for the healing, Kadaz. I didn't mean to forget Birdie. When we get back I will heal on him to." {Whenever we get back, Uriel taps Birdie for 7}
Uriel snorts at Arm going after Wilfire. To Uriel says vehemently, "I like the tactics of storming them to hit them hard and keeping the other group members back - that's a good idea."
"Those are odd looking coins - anyone else seen anything like those before?" Uriel asks to the whole group.
When Kadaz mentions going after the goblins the next day, Uriel asks, "Should we do any other investigations or ask any more questions? I would love to head back tomorrow but I don't know if we should go blindly."
ADM Brent - to Conner Wednesday November 17th, 2004 8:31:46 PM
The harried barmaid, no longer flirting with anyone says slowly to Conner,"I AM LISA, not Amy's mom. I ain't her wet nurse, so do your sniffin' around with someone else!"
She hurries off to a rowdy bunch of highland mercenaries, laughing and pinching on her, as they sing a ribald song.
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday November 18th, 2004 1:21:06 AM
Wilfire's face is still red when Arm catches up to him. He tries to bluff him with the bathroom excuse, but he realizes he's not a very good bluffer, so he might as well come clean.
"It's the drink" he says with a deep sigh. "I have... I have... a drinking problem"
The burly dwarf looks as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Arm Thursday November 18th, 2004 6:03:17 AM
Arm lays a hand on Wilf's shoulder and says, "I'm deeply sorry, my friend. If it's any solace to you, we ALL have demons that we must face: some alive, some not. Know this...if you should need someone to talk to, I'll be here for you. If you wish, we can take our food outside to finish it...I'm certain that Samson wouldn't mind.".
Evan Thursday November 18th, 2004 6:09:41 AM
At the Guard Post: Evan chuckles silently as he gathers up the tentacle and disposes of it outside. He's gotten sort of used to the smell since he'd carried it for so long. Once he is done disposing of the tentacle, Evan makes his way to the Central Guard Post to collect his bounty and deliver the letter.
At Sampson's: Evan pops the cork on the bottle of red and pours Mira a glass as well as himself. He Sets the bottle down then lays a bag of coins on the table next to it for Mira to examine. Signing to Mira so she can translate to the others, The city paid 45 gold for killing the garbage monster. They are also offering bounty for pairs of goblin's ears as long as we acquire the ears within 20 miles of the city. With better tactics, we could make ourselves a pretty penny, as well as the gratitude of the city for ridding it of some unwanted pests.
Conner Thursday November 18th, 2004 8:14:54 AM
The burly fighter thumps the table with his hand and laughs out loud at the outburst from the barmaid. "Must be tired" he thinks to himself "I didn't ever recognize her come-on...thought she was just mad that she got called in to cover for Amy". He watches her sashay away to another table where the reception is much more friendly. "Lisa, I'll have to remember her" he muses.
Shadow Thursday November 18th, 2004 11:00:44 AM
Shadow will continue to listen to the group as they discuss what is going to happen on the next day. He will sip at his ale as the night wears on. "Do we need anything else for tomorrow's excursion?" Shadow asks.
(OOC: DMs I won another potion of cure moderate wounds from the LnB, so is it okay to add it along with the other one?)
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday November 18th, 2004 7:18:11 PM
Wilfire is touched by Arm's kindness. With a slight smile he accepts the offer to finish their meals outside.
"When I was a younger man, I spent most of my time doing two things- drinking and fighting" Wilfire explained. "At that time I was angrier than a looted dragon, and I would have stayed that way were it not for the Gods callin my name. Sure as I'm standing here, they said 'Ironhouse, if you're going to waste your time fightin, might as well fight in the services of powers greater than you'".
"Seemed like decent advice, so that's what I did, and I've served the cloth ever since. Yet I'm afraid old habits die hard. The firey forge of anger still burns deep inside Ironhouse. And the drink still calls my name."
Mira Thursday November 18th, 2004 10:25:11 PM
Mira translates for Evan, advising the group that should they encounter goblins again, there could be some money in it.
Mira places 4 vials on the table next to Evan's pouch. "These are potions for restoring health (CLW). I have kept one for myself, but those who do not have any, should take at least one. In the heat of battle, those with the gift of healing may not always be on hand to lend immediate assistance."
(Folks, please do take a potion if you don't have at least one!)
Arm Friday November 19th, 2004 6:07:56 AM
Arm picks up his bowl and follows Wilf outside. Taking in a deep breath of the clear night air and finding he can STILL smell the stench of the garbage dump (unless it's imagined), Arm begins to tell Wilf of his OWN past...the wholesale slaughter of his entire village by the orcs and his subsequent crusade against them. "I swore on the bodies of my parents," he continues, "to not let an orc live while I still draw breath. Thanks to the "paladin" in there, (he literally spits out that word) I have been prevented from doing so. I am still coming to grips with that, but you see...we ALL have things that haunt us. Do I have an answer? No, I think not...perhaps I may never have one...however, the sun shall rise in the morn as surely as we're standing here. Our only hope is that when enough of those occur, the pain will at the least be dulled. I know that's not much consolation, but it's all I have right now. Hope this has helped you.".
Uriel Friday November 19th, 2004 7:56:57 AM
To Shadow, Uriel says, "We need more torches maybe. I only have 4 more torches. And some oil. Does everybody have rope? I mean making the assumption that they live 'under the trash'."
"I will keep a hold of the wand for now I suppose so I will pass on the potion Mira," Uriel says of her offer.
ADM Brent - Roleplay or Next Day? Friday November 19th, 2004 8:00:33 AM
{I perfectly willing to allow the roleplay/discussion/research to continue here - or if you are ready to call it a night and move onto the next day that works to.}
The group continues to talk amongst themselves while eating the fine fare of Samson's. The boisterous group nearby are challenging one another to arm wrestling, bringing the din to a loud roar.
The conversations at the other tables can scarcely be heard.
Shadow Friday November 19th, 2004 2:38:52 PM
Shadow will continue to listen to the group trying to determine what might be needed for tomorrow. "I do have a few potions that might be useful for injuries tomorrow." He adds to the group.
Conner Friday November 19th, 2004 6:12:41 PM
"I'll stop by the catacombs on the way to the shanty quarter and pick up some sunrods, they would come in handy."
Conner finishes the rest of his meal and goes in search of Amy.
Mira Friday November 19th, 2004 7:58:18 PM
Mira yawns. "If I get a good night of sleep, I should be good for taking out a half dozen goblins," volunteers the mage. The sorcerer pushers her plate away, and drains the last of her wine.
"Ready to go back to the flat?" she asks, looking at Evan and signing.
Kadaz Friday November 19th, 2004 10:37:03 PM
Kadaz thinks on what he knows about goblins. "We will probably have little chance finding them in the day. They seem to be night creatures. And their lair may be well hidden. If we go out tomorrow afternoon and hide ourselves maybe we can get the jump on them.
"By the way, didn't we find a piece of jewelry with someone's name on it? Maybe this belonged to a missing person."
Uriel Friday November 19th, 2004 11:36:05 PM
Uriel laughs at Mira's statement, "Here Here for our Mage. She has more than enough heart to make her a warrior true!"
Uriel shakes his head at Kadaz - "I prefer to hit them during the day. If we go early, then we have longer to search out where the hideout it located. Also, if we hit them during the day, it will be like someone hitting us at night. We should have the advantage against their sleep cycle."
"Kadaz, that ring. It mentioned Evred - remember Kethlorn's missing friend? His name was Evred," Uriel mentions solemnly.
Shadow Saturday November 20th, 2004 11:07:22 AM
Shadow smiles at the mage's confidence and shakes his head in agreement.
Shadow is about to tell Kadaz about the ring when Uriel beats him to the punch and Shadow can only say, "Yes, the ring I am sure belonged to Evred and I think we should not say anything until we are sure what has happened to him."
Evan Sunday November 21st, 2004 7:28:29 AM
Evan watches as Arm and Wilf wander off before he can go over some tactical signals with the group. Realizing he'll have to do it in the morning while they walk to the garbage dump, Evan smiles and agrees that he is definitely ready to head back to the flat. Despite the healing, he still has an ache where he was clobbered with the morningstar.
Wilfire Ironhouse (HP 15/24) Sunday November 21st, 2004 7:03:42 PM
Wilfire listens carefully to everything Arm says. A look of compassion crosses his face when he hears the story of how Arm's village was wiped out by Orcs. Suddenly Wilfire's drinking problem seemed a small thing indeed, compared to the trials Arm had been through.
"Thank you my friend" Wilfire said. "Suddenly I do feel much better. I am certain I will sleep a little better this evening, thanks to you."
With that said Wilfire eat the rest of his meal, while listening to whatever Arm has to say. Once completed he will check on the others, and then retire to bed.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:32/33} d8+3=8 Sunday November 21st, 2004 9:58:19 PM
Uriel, noticing Wilfire's wounds, taps him with a wand (if Wilfire agrees) (Heal:8)
ADM Brent Monday November 22nd, 2004 12:16:16 AM
The group finishes up with their plans for the next morning, leaving only one question. Will the group go during the morning and search during the day or lie in wait and attack the goblins at night?
{Feel free to post one more post before we begin the next day of gaming. Please try and tie up any loose ends about questions of when you are going to hit the Heap, etc.}
We will begin the adventure in earnest again tomorrow.
Wilfire Ironhouse (23/24) Monday November 22nd, 2004 1:48:02 AM
"Why thank you" Wilfire says when he Uriel uses his wand of healing. "I needed that."
Then to everyone else he says the following:
"I'll be turning in then. Want to get an early start in the morning, so we can do some huntin with the sun over our heads. Those darn Goblins see too well in the night."
Arm Monday November 22nd, 2004 5:58:13 AM
Arm smiles as well at Wilf's comments and says, "Aye, that is a good thing. I can use with a bit of rest myself.". He finishes his stew and returns the bowl to the table, takes his leave and returns to the flat for some well-deserved rest, intending to hit the garbage heap in the morning for more goblin-bashing.
Evan Monday November 22nd, 2004 6:00:21 AM
Despite Evan's exhaustion, before he slips into bed, he takes the time to clean up his armor and a run a file along the edge of his axes to take off any nicks or burrs that may have come up due to the fighting. He tries his best to keep the noise at a minimum so as to not disturb Mira as she prepares for bed. And as much as he tries to maintain his concentration, Evan is fully aware of the lithe beautiful woman that shares a room with him.
Conner Monday November 22nd, 2004 7:34:53 AM
Conner returns to the apartments and bed.
Mira Monday November 22nd, 2004 7:51:15 AM
With an appologetic smile, Mira draws the make-shift curtain across the half-way point in the room, and makes her bedtime preperations. Using a little of the magical energy that remains to her, she casts a Light spell upon her pendant, and hangs it from the shelf Evan built for her. Snuggling under the covers, she is barely aware of the quiet schick, schick as the ranger sharpens his weapons, so intent is her focus on the study of her scrolls.
As the light gradually fades, she returns the documents to their case, closes her eyes, and falls into a deep restorative sleep.
Wilfire Ironhouse Monday November 22nd, 2004 8:18:43 AM
OOC- I'm just curious... where exactly does Wilfire sleep?
Before laying down, Wilfire removes his armor and takes a few minutes to inspect both it and is trusted flail for any signs of damage.
"Got to be ready for tommorrow" he thinks to himself. "And can't be freezin up in no more battles. Coulda cost lives from my hesitation today. How would I ever live that down?"
Taking a position at the foot of the bed Wilfire says a short prayer, and then retires for the night.
Shadow Monday November 22nd, 2004 9:53:07 AM
"I hope we agree that attacking the goblins during the moringin (day) would be best." Shadow puts his two cents worth in.
"Goodnight everyone." Shadow says as the group leaves Sampsons. He will again head to his bunk in the guild, and then rejoin the group in the morning.
Kadaz Monday November 22nd, 2004 5:00:06 PM
Back at the house, Kadaz also takes time to carefully check over his weapons and armor, repairing any damage he can. By the time he is done, Birdie is sound asleep on the bed, resting up for tomorrow. Kadaz climbs in under the covers, trying not to disturb his friend.
Uriel Monday November 22nd, 2004 11:51:50 PM
Uriel finishes his food and wine, then goes back to the flat and checks his gear and weapons before doing his meditation and then going to sleep.
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