DM Kathy d20+2=22 ; d20+2=14 ; Monday November 24th, 2008 11:04:56 PM
You travel the trade road, Axara and Feyjarl lost in their own thoughts. Kiel remains ever vigilant, while Rollo remains conscious of the enormous burden he carries. Hmark gapes openly at the marvelous sights.
Garret smiles and chats with people as they travel. He hears that raspberries are in high demand this year--some noble fad, no doubt. There's rumor of some recent dust-up in Dirt City--but when are those cutthroats and pirates ever not kicking up some trouble or other? He hears that the Oldarni merchant house is raising its prices. Again. Highway robbery, that's what that is!
Zeph is mostly with the group, but every now and again he dismounts (I assume?) and moves into the flow of travelers, for reasons of his own. On the first of these outings, you Highlight to display spoiler: { come away with 8 gold coins, a button, a bit of string, two game-pieces, and a bird's nest}. The second time...well, the second time doesn't go as well. The rest of the party hears an indignant cry, and looks up to see a scholarly-looking fellow in black-and-green robes pointing an accusing finger at Zeph. "Thief!" the man cries. "That's my purse, my lad, and you'd best keep your hands off if you know what's good for you!"
Other travelers seem to be giving the confrontation a wide berth, clearly not wanting to get involved.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Tuesday November 25th, 2008 9:01:13 AM
The scream of "THIEF" wakes Axara up from her reverie. She looks around ready to intervene and then she saw it is one of her group members, Zeph. "Oh no, not another bad apple".
She watches the other group members, waiting for their reaction. "Will Kiel kill him too?"
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+8=9 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+6=7 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2008 9:25:53 AM
(I think Zeph would have tried to get far enough away from the group that noone would hear such a thing, but I didn't specify, so its ok)
"Oh, good sir, I would never steal from anyone in my life. I do apologize you thought I would do a thing." Zeph says quietly. Then he bows and quickly ducks into the crowds so that noone could track him.
Zeph will attempt to duck behind a caravan, walk in between adventurers on horseback, and converse with random people as to seem inconspicuous and get out of the line of sight of anyone who may be looking for him. He will walk around, constantly ducking behind things to loose anyone following.(Hide =19) He will also keep an eye out. (Spot = 18)
Zeph will eventually find his way back to the group and hop back on his horse if all is successful.
(who rolls nat 20 on a spot check anyways?)
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Tuesday November 25th, 2008 11:12:17 AM
Upon hearing the yell, Kiel's reaction is instinctive. Turning Phoenix towards the commotion, Kiel's hand on Gloombringer, he sees the man accuse Zeph of thievery. As he goes to say something, a look crosses Kiel's face, one of confusion, then anger, then............as if he is having an argument within himself.
After a few moments, Kiel nods his head, nudges Phoenix over to where Zeph left his horse, grabs it's reigns and begins moving on down the road. At a leisurely walk. Knowing full well Zeph will eventually make his way back lest he be caught.
When Zeph finally reaches his horse, and climbs on, Kiel will turn his horse, blocking Zeph's forward motion and says bluntly: What I did to Sebastian. May not have been approved by you, but was done in protection of the group and our families. What you just did you did for your own gain and you jeopardized our mission. If you can't control yourself starting right now. If you feel the need to perform idiotic stunts like you just did then do us all a favor and leave.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Tuesday November 25th, 2008 12:19:58 PM
(OOC: Do you guys know that I did this simply because its getting boring moving from point A to point B again? Something needed to happen.)
Hmark Tuesday November 25th, 2008 1:44:30 PM
Hmark's head snaps around at the shout of "thief". As Zeph works on getting out of the predicament he got himself into, the archer follows the lead of the other travellers, and gets out of the way.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Tuesday November 25th, 2008 3:14:41 PM
Hearing the cry, Rollo raises his guard. His only real concern at the moment that the thief is no where near the bag.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:27/29] Tuesday November 25th, 2008 4:51:25 PM
Feyjarl stops at the cry, turning in the saddle he puts his hand on his bow, nocking an arrow.
Feyjarl sees the commotion and doesn't spot Zeph, shortly after Kiel turns back to the road and grabs Zeph's horse, he gets the idea and turns back to continue the journey up the road.
'Very eclectic,' he mumbles.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Tuesday November 25th, 2008 5:28:55 PM
(ooc No Zeph we didnt. Noone sent us emails or private messages stating the fact. We are only playing in our characters and reacting to the situation.)
DM Kathy Tuesday November 25th, 2008 11:53:16 PM
The dust-up in the road is mercifully brief. The scholarly-looking man, apparently anxious to be on his way, allows himself to be led off by his companions. Other travelers continue to give the scene a wide berth, and eventually Zeph rejoins his companions, none the worse for his adventure.
At your inn that night, you look up to see a tallish human man approaching your table. He has brown hair, blue eyes, and a friendly smile. His leather jerkin is still dusty from the road. "Good evening," he says. "I've been looking for you, as I have a proposition I think would be mutually beneficial. May I sit?"
Whether or not you allow him to sit, he continues: "My companions and I are aware that you carry a certain item among your possessions. We work for a...collector, shall we say, of the rare and valuable. Our patron would very much like to have the item you are carrying, and he is willing to pay handsomely for it." His voice drops a little. "I am authorized to offer you 5,000 gold pieces. Cash. Then we take the item off your hands, and you can tell whatever story you like to the folks back home." He smiles, a friendly smile. "What do you say?"
Spot DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice some of his "companions." There's a slender half-elf on the stairs, and a brawny human at the bar. There may be others; you're not sure.}
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=18 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+8=13 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 12:19:09 AM
(SPot = 18, Listen =19, bluff=13. Man I suck at rolling lately.)
Zeph looks at his companions, and says what he thinks is the best course of action. "I honestly don't know what you are talking about. We don't have any item that is worth so much. And if we did, then I don't think we would have the authority to sell it." Zeph says to the man.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+8=25 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 2:49:11 AM
Spot check: 25
(will post later while I think of an appropriate response)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20-1=15 ; d20+11=12 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 9:26:31 AM
After his little adventure, Axara rides to Zeph and whispers to him "Pretty Boy Zeph, next time you want to fight your boredom, try to pick a girl. It still might get you killed but at least, not by one of your own." She winks and gigles.
Later that night, when the man approaches, she listens and after hearing Zeph's answer, she intervenes. "It is okay Zeph. Let's tell them the truth." She looks at the man. "So Sir, you finally found me. Yes, I am indeed the package in question the collector asked you to fetch for, but he is mistaken about my actual cost. It will cost 10 time that for him to have me for a night and he needs to pay for my protectors here and it will cost more if some people are watching. And everything is paid cash in advance. So go back to him with my conditions and come back if he is interested and if he can afford my services" She gives him the most seductive smile she can master, burying her eyes deep in his.
'Now hopefully this silly diversion will give some time for us to prepare a response or be ready to fight. Hopefully we can create some confusion in their mind. If we survive this, we will need to answer the question of how they knew everything they knew. But for the moment,m let's hope the group will go with my stupid diversion idea."
However, the man reaction is telling Axara that he is not taking her seriously and that her bluffing tentative failed (Added after the nasty roll) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spot: 1d20-1 = 15 Bluff: 1d20 + 11 = 12 (figure! the one time she can do something for the group, I roll critical failure)
Hmark d20+2=17 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 11:26:06 AM
[Spot 17]
Hmark's eyes widen in response to the man's offer, and then he nearly chokes on his ale when Axara gives her response.
Coughing uncontrollably, the young man reaches over to a jug of water and chugs down the contents to fight his reaction.
He smiles weakly at the group. "Sorry, wrong pipe."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+3=17 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 1:23:17 PM
waits for the man to respond to Axara.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=6 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 2:38:15 PM
Garrett sits at the table, telling everyone about the things he learned on the road. He asks the others if they have had any raspberries recently, or if anyone really likes raspberries. And had anyone else had any dealings with the Oldarni merchant house? Garret was wondering if they really did have good quality products.
When the group is interrupted by the rude man with an offer, Garret looks up only as a second thought, as he is still thinking about how some nice raspberry pie might taste about now (Spot check: nice ONE roll there...).
When Axara gives her speech, Garret's eyes open wide and he leans over to Rollo, while not taking his eyes off Axara, and whispers, "Is she...? For how much?"
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:27/29] d20=7 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2008 4:57:27 PM
"I still find it incredible that anyone would pay that for a roll in the hay," Feyjarl retorts to Axara's comments, "lust is blind I guess."
OOC Spot Check (+1 racial, -1 WIS)... awesome.
Feyjarl gets up, "Right I'm busting here, back in a few, gotta use the facilities."
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Wednesday November 26th, 2008 8:01:35 PM
Looking up from his supper, and looking directly at each of the strangers' crew, until their looks recognizes that he sees them.
His fists clench into tight balls and the cheeks get tinged with redness, and his teeth clench together
Kiel's gaze turns back upon the stranger and then his comrades. He exhales slowly. Then begins: He's not stupid, he knows what he wants and its not some roll in the hay with some adventuring wench. Then turning back to the stranger he continues: We all know damn well you have no intention of giving us anything. That is why you have your men positioned at every exit point. And a few extra within reach should one of us decide to rip your head off. And you should also know damn well we have no intention of selling you anything. So, placing his hand on the center of Gloombringer, do you wish a confrontation now, or would you like to back off and regroup for another plan? Either way to get what you want you'll have to kill us all, and I guarantee you You will be the first casualty.
*Kiel readies an action, should any signal be given to engage, or his demeanor shows his hands (metaphorically speaking) Kiel attacks the stranger with a full attack.*
Edited per player request --Al
DM Kathy Thursday November 27th, 2008 12:12:43 AM Zeph denies any knowledge of any treasure.
Axara, demonstrating the abilty to think on her feet, confesses to being the treasure, but claims she costs 50,000 gp.
"No, milady, you are a treasure beyond price," the man replies with a gallant smile. "I would not presume to purchase such a jewel. The item I seek is considerably older than you--and, I confess, not nearly as fair."
The others watch, or react to Axara's bluff with varying degrees of astonishment.
Kiel is immediately hostile.
"You mistake me, sir," the man replies easily. "My companions are taking their ease at this fine establishment, even as you are. And if they stand ready to back me if something unexpected should happen--why, surely, you and your companions do the same for each other. Indeed, my intent here is exactly what I stated. I wish to offer a handsome sum for this item. If you refuse...well, I shall convey your message to my patron, and then we shall see."
Spot DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {A woman sitting by herself is listening to the conversation intently, while feeding table-scraps to a small ferret on her shoulder. Nearby, one of a group of dwarves picks his helmet casually off the table where it had been resting. More companions? Hard to say.}
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+8=11 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 12:39:59 AM Then go to your patron with our answer. And take the goon squad with you.
After the man leaves, Kiel turns to the others: There is a spy at the lady's house. Noone knew where we were going and what we had but her and her cronies.
Hmark d20+2=14 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 8:44:33 AM
[Spot 14]
Hmark also waits for the "messenger" to leave before he relaxes. The man gives Axara a quick look of surprise, but Kiel's comment pulls him back into the moment.
"Sure seems that way," he agrees unhappily. "I'm thinking maybe its a good time for us to move on."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20-1=18 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 10:40:37 AM
Axara continues the cat and mouse game with the man, making comments full of double entendre and giving him sexy looks and winks. when Kiel goes on a bully rampage, insulting her in the process, she shakes her head and rolls her eyes in defeat. "Here we go again. Kiel thinking with his muscles rather than his brain. The man has a blood lust if not a death wish. He will get us all killed."
Axara spots nothing (18 roll) and looks at the man reaction.
a) If the man is not impressed by Kiel hostile reaction, she will get up and go to a place where she could get extra cover (e.g under the bar, near a table without client to drop it and use it a cover, etc).
b) If he leaves, she will tell Kiel: "Why don't you go back and kill everyone at Madame Dulcet house and also kill all of us, just for precaution. That should satisfy your blood lust. "
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=24 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 11:28:37 AM
When Keil makes his move (verbally), Garret looks around the room. He notices a few of the others that seem to be watching them carefully (Spot 24). When he does, Garret slowly and carefully moves to his feet, his hand nervously checking his sling. He looks around at the rest of the patrons in the room, trying to measure where people will go if a fight breaks out. He visually checks the table to see that it would be stable should he need to jump on it for a better vantage point from which to fire.
Selemar (Adam Subbing) d20+3=16 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 1:51:55 PM "This wouldn't have happened if we just went to the volcano"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+3=17 ; Thursday November 27th, 2008 2:05:57 PM
Rollo is not shocked that Lady Dulcet was unable to maintain the secrecy of their mission. The question now is do they allow themselves to be ambushed later, or kill their soon to be assailant now and save themselves the suspense.
Rollo sighed, and looked to the others."Shall we get going?"
Zeph sees what happens and listens to Kiel's and Axara's words.
"If we had snuck into Dulcet's house to tell her what we wanted like I intended, then maybe one of her servants wouldn't have spread the word about us... but I could be wrong, and that doesn't solve our problem here." Zeph thinks.
"The volcano was a bad idea, I'll explain later Selemar." Zeph says to the Elf.
Zeph still thinks that diplomacy is a good idea at this point, and so he addresses the man. "Sir, please deliver our message to your patron that there will be no bartering for any item we may posses. If there is conflict, then we will handle it from there like professionals, won't we?" Zeph says to the man (Diplomacy = 20)
b) ONLY IF Kiel makes a move to attack, or anything else like that happens: Ready Action: Zeph will use a bluff check (24) to distract the man by looking surprised and pointing behind him. If the bluff check works (opposed by his sense motive), then Zeph will pull out his Rapier and stab the man (Minus his Dex modifier if the bluff worked)
(Listen = 11)
(OOC: Hey Kiel, maybe you should try an intimidate roll with those words?)
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:27/29] Thursday November 27th, 2008 11:22:46 PM
Feyjarl stops on his way to the toilets, "Are we done here?" He says to the man.
"I only ask as I really have to go right now," Feyjarl goes to wherever the toilets are, and waits just inside the door listening in case there is a battle forthcoming.
'At least from here I can split the attacking group in two directions rather than all at everyone around the table...'
DM Kathy Friday November 28th, 2008 2:39:19 AM
The messenger sighs. "He will be most disappointed. But if that is your final answer, I will convey it."
With a final bow (and a reciprocal wink for Axara, he turns and departs the inn. A few moments later, the big man at the bar rises, stretches, pays his tab, and walks out. A few moments after that, the half-elf saunters casually out of the inn.
You spend a few moments discussing how these folk knew of your mission and your whereabouts. Kiel immediately suspects someone at Madam Dulcet's, perhaps forgetting that someone had been pulling Sebastian's string, and that person has not been discovered or dealt with.
You also begin speaking of departing immediately [OOC: This is the inn where you had stopped for the evening. The sun is setting, and you've been traveling a full day. Do you want to leave right away?]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Friday November 28th, 2008 8:55:10 AM
Axara winks back at the man with a smile saying "may be next time".
She looks at the group "So now we are officially hunted. So we will never be safe until we find out how to properly eat a banana. No place is safe as fr as we know. For tonight we have a choice to go sleep outside or sleep in the inn. Which one would be easier to defend in case we are being attacked?"
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] Friday November 28th, 2008 9:28:52 AM
Garrett looks at Axara. "Banana? Okay..."
He turns back to the others as he watches the people who wanted the item leave and says, "I'm not sure what it is that those people were after, but they did look like they meant business. I don't know that we should stay here tonight. Clearly, they know where to find us now, but if we get far enough off the road, it should make it sufficiently difficult to find us. We'd not need to go far, but if we stay here, they will know right where we are."
"In addition, if they come back for us tonight, other innocent people may get hurt if there is a fight for this 'banana'."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Friday November 28th, 2008 12:46:43 PM
(ooc: Sebastian was not around to hear our current mission to report it back to the people pulling his strings, so there has to be another spy. So Kyle's assumption would be the logical one based on what we have seen.)
Rollo turns to Zeph and speaks in a hush tone, "If you're going to pick pockets I would suggest the man offering us 5,000 in gold."
Rollo finishes his meal savoring every bite and then licking the plate clean.
"So separate rooms?" Rollo laughs, "Perhaps we should camp elsewhere, at least we will dictate the terms of our ambush, and we might be able to find out who they left behind to follow us."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Friday November 28th, 2008 1:07:32 PM
(ooc: Realized I forgot my bonus spells for high wisdom, so adding 1st level:Bane, and 2nd level:Hold Person)
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Friday November 28th, 2008 1:31:59 PM
Zeph smiles at Rollo's suggestion. "I would only try to steal stuff from anyone if it could not possibly affect the rest of the group. If this fellow caught me trying to take anything, then a fight may break out here and now... possibly hurting civilians. Earlier on the road, on the other hand, there was no way of you guys getting involved- I had several plans of escape. Besides, I'm sure we will get his gold eventually, if you know what I mean." Zeph says, with a wink. (OOC: And the only reason I was caught was because someone rolled a nat 20. /shrug. It happens.)
Zeph nods at Rollo's and Garret's words. "I also vote that we do not stay at this inn tonight. But, we should not walk out the front door. They could be waiting for us with some sort of trap. What do you guys say we rent out one room and sneak out the window? We got plenty of rope. Once we get down, we can sneak to the stables and grab our horses and take off before anyone spying can see we are gone. What do you guys think?" Zeph says, hoping his plan to throw off the hunters appeals to the crew.
"Or, as an alternative, we could sneak out the window and then search for our would-be assailants, to get the drop on them. There will be a conflict eventually anyways, as Rollo pointed out earlier. We always knew we were hunted, lets become the hunters." Zeph says, with a bit of an evil smile.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Saturday November 29th, 2008 12:59:18 PM Now you're talking Zeph. Lets stop being the bait and become the big fish.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Sunday November 30th, 2008 6:56:12 PM
Feyjarl, realising that whatever could have happened, hasn't, leaves the toilets and re-joins the group.
Walking back into the main room of the inn, he moves to get a view of the outside and watches their "visitors" to see where they go.
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Returning to the table, Feyjarl overhearrs the end of the conversation on where to sleep... "There's really no benefit to camping outside, we can't control the outcome of a battle there as we have no idea whether the three that were here we the full compliment of the visitors. The inn is a safer place to be as the access is restricted to a door and a window. In the wilds, the attacks can come from anywhere, they could even simple fire a torrent of arrows at us while we slept and there would be little we could do about it. Other than die."
He paused, "I vote that we stay here."
DM Kathy Sunday November 30th, 2008 8:46:15 PM
You discuss the merits of staying at the inn or heading out immediately to find another place to stay.
Many of you feel that camping tonight is your best option, with Zeph suggesting the added twist of getting a room and leaving via the window.
Feyjarl would rather stay, arguing that a room is more defensible than an open campsite.
Since both plans involve acquiring at least one room, you can go ahead and do that. The busy innkeeper barely looks up as he collects your payment and grabs a key from the pegboard.
"Room 14. Third floor," he tells you.
You climb two flights of stairs and find Room 14. It is probably not the best room in the house, but it is perfectly adequate--especially if you plan to leave immediately. Two simple beds stand side-by-side under the sloped ceiling. A pitcher of water, with basin and towel, stands under the window. A simple clothes-press is next to the door.
The window looks out on the back of the inn, to a muddy little yard with a kitchen garden to one side and the stables across the way. Linens flutter from a clothesline strung near the garden.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Sunday November 30th, 2008 10:12:18 PM
Feyjarl enters the room and puts his equipment down in the corner of the room furthest from the door.
Scowling at a burr on his sword, he takes out a sharpening stone and proceeds to 'work it out'.
"So what's the plan? Staying? Going? Sleeping? Sneaking out?"
Selemar Monday December 1st, 2008 7:40:27 AM
"I'd suggest we leave. Who knows what's coming?"
OOC: thanks Adam!
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Monday December 1st, 2008 9:24:33 AM
Axara stands there silently, waiting for the consensus decision to emerge.
Hmark Monday December 1st, 2008 10:10:19 AM
"I say leave," Hmark chimes in, agreeing with most of the others. "We're gonna get jumped anyway. Let's do it on our terms."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] Monday December 1st, 2008 10:30:52 AM
"I'm up for leaving," says Garret, as he looks out the window into the back yard of the Inn, "but not this way. We're just too high up."
"I don't know who these people are or how they've found us, but I think if we keep moving it will be a bit more difficult for them to find us again -- unless, that is, they have some magical means of tracking us."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Monday December 1st, 2008 11:57:06 AM "I don't think we should sneak out either, at least not all of us. You don't catch a mouse by sneaking away with the cheese in the night. I'm not afraid of these bandits, but I do believe we need an advantage, so after half of us leave out the front the rest of you sneak out the window and defend us from the shadows. We can even pretend half of us want to sell the book and the other half didn't. You know deception. We can pretend we're all mad and angry and brooding. It'll be fun."
"If there is more than one of them at least we can see what we're up against."
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+4=12 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=20 ; Monday December 1st, 2008 2:42:45 PM "Well, it seems like we're leaving." Zeph says, somewhat apologetically to Feyjarl.
Zeph starts to take out his rope and make knots in it so that he, possibly Kiel, and whoever else is somewhat sneaky (Maybe Garret?)can climb down and go around the house.
"So Rollo, I'm guessing you, Axara, Feyjarl, and whoever doesn't want to climb down will exit through the front door in approximately 10 minutes. In that time myself, Kiel, and maybe Garret can climb down and sneak about the inn and keep a hidden eye on you guys. If you meet up with the poeple who wanted to buy the book, tell them you are willing to negotiate a price. When you have them chatting, we can strike from the shadows and get them by surprise (and get a surprise round in) . We should probably not kill any of them though, and we should keep one for questioning perhaps." Zeph says, hoping the group likes his plan.
"Wanna help me with the rope, Kiel? Keep your eyes and ears open just incase they plan on ambushing us." Zeph says
If the group agrees with his plan, then Zeph will be the first to climb down and sneak around the house and try to find a spot to watch the doorway to the Inn.
(OOC: Now I got some good roles, about time. Watch me roll a 1 if/when we get into combat)
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Monday December 1st, 2008 4:35:43 PM
Feyjarl sighs, 'This is not a good idea,' he mumbles to himself.
He gets his things together ready to leave and sits on the bed waiting.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Monday December 1st, 2008 6:17:41 PM
Axara sits next to Feyjarl "You'll learn ..... the majority of the group always pick the wrong decision .... which makes up more fun trying to fix the mess after .....
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Monday December 1st, 2008 8:48:20 PM
Stands next to his friend, nodding his head in agreement, gear at his feet, weapon leaning up against the wall beside him.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Monday December 1st, 2008 10:41:47 PM
Feyjarl smiles at Axara, "Sometimes lessons learnt the hard way are more valuable. I know a great deal about that..." Feyjarl's thoughts drifted off...
"I feel that I have wronged you my Lady, it was not my intent to do so, and for that I apologise," Feyjarl gets on one knee and kisses Axara's hand. He then moved away quickly to avoid embarassing Axara with his actions.
Feyjarl grabbed Kiel by his arm as he walked away, "Watch my back mate, I'll do the same. There's clearly something amiss here, and I have a feeling that we are walking into trouble. The fact that we know that could help though." Feyjarl smiled at his friend, trying to lighten the mood, "We'll be ok... more or less."
Feyjarl laughed quietly.
"Time for us to tag along yet do you think?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Monday December 1st, 2008 10:56:58 PM
Watches curiously as old friends conspire. This will bode well for our every growing trust issues.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Monday December 1st, 2008 11:14:41 PM
Zeph watches what transpires and smiles a bit at it all. "Well, it happens a lot that people in a group disagree on what the best course of action is- especially with so many here. All we can do is put it to a vote and then act on what the group decided to do, right? Tell ye what, if this goes wrong, you can call the shots on the next big decision, no questions asked. We can even take turns on who is the leader." Zeph says, knowing good and well that a small argument over tactics can bring their quest to a grinding halt.
I guess that is why I'm here, to keep things moving smoothly. Zeph thinks
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Monday December 1st, 2008 11:40:26 PM "A plan is just a list of things that never happen. It is the way of this world. We could plan till we are blue in the face, and our plan will be countered by the divine. It is mitigating the damage that we need to focus on. I'm happy to let you two stay here and debate the best possible plan of action, and eventually you will exit this room, but we will have already failed, survived, and be on to the next failed plan in that time."
DM Kathy Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 12:14:17 AM Zeph proposes a plan where half the group exits via the window and circles around, while the other half exits the inn via the front door and openly seeks the man who spoke to them earlier. The plan is that the "sneaky" group will circle around and catch the representative and his companions off-guard.
Some of the group respond with enthusiasm, but others are uncertain. Absent any better ideas, however, you seem to be going forward with this.
[OOC: Trying to balance between moving the story forward and not riding roughshod over somebody's preferences.
If you are proceeding, I need to know who is in which group. I would also like appropriate skill checks. Climb, Hide, and Move Silently from the sneaky group Diplomacy and/or Bluff from the talkers, plus any other skills you end up using. Also, I'd like to know what your general strategy will be for finding the group, along with appropriate skill checks. Finally, Spot and Listen checks are always handy in situations like this. :) ]
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=19 ; d20+8=17 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 1:29:04 AM I will be going out the front. Not down the rope. The man knows who I am for sure and will notice if I am not with the others. He will definately know something is up. I say those of us leaving out the front door talk about how much idiots the others are, how we will finish the mission ourselves. About how they aint risking their lives anymore for something so stupid, head to the stables, gather our animals and leave. Let them think we are dividing our forces and that we have the item (which we happen to have) and when they confront us, we will have suprise on our side. We will control the situation instead of them.
Listen: 19 Spot: 17
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 1:30:57 AM
[ooc: Umm...Zeph didn't propose the split up, he's just dividing us up. I will not be denied the credit for my hair brained plans. :) ]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20+7=22 ; d20+11=21 ; d20-1=14 ; d20-1=9 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 9:54:30 AM
Axara smiles as Feyjarl kisses her hand "Wow! One of these guys is actually treating me like a lady! I could get used to it"
She gets up as Kiel starts to leave the room. "I also believe they will expect to see me. I am the real treasure actually, although they do not know yet. I think we can make it more believe by storming off the inn, yelling at the others and going for the horses. They would really believe we have split it. Of course, as Rollo pointed, this plan will fail and we will be scrambling for a solution. but isn't that the fun of adventuring?" --------------------------------------------------------- If needed: diplomacy: 1d20+7 = 22; Bluff: 1d20+11 = 21; Spot: 1d20-1=14; Listen: 1d20-1=9 so she is blind and deaf but exquisite looking!!!!!!
"Oh, what the hey," Hmark remarks. "I always wanted to go out a window."
The archer will take his turn, and one way or the other, finds himself on the ground. He plans on circling around the inn at about 150' out until he gets in sight of the front door. Then, its pull out the bow and wait time.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+3=4 ; d20+14=33 ; d20+12=26 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 11:08:47 AM
Garret nods and replies, "That sounds like a workable plan. We know what the group looked like, though I'm not sure that the same group would be used to attack us. We should consider that perhaps the one who met us as the table did indeed travel somewhere else to report his interaction with us. But if we do see them, we will certainly recognize them."
Garret heads towards the rope to attempt to head downstairs after Zeph.
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(Climb: 4. Uhh, whoops?) (Well, if it's still needed after that mess: Hide: 33 Move Silent: 26)
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If Garret makes it to the ground alive and with any chance to still try and hide, he will leave his staff attached to his back and his sling on his belt, planning to attack unarmed with non-lethal damage, should a battle arise.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=20 ; d20+11=21 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 11:10:25 AM
(Oops, forgot spot and listen, just in case)
(SKill checks are the ones I rolled above since they were for the same thing.)
"Hmm. Ok then." Zeph says as he climbs down the window and around the side of the house. He will try to find a spot where he can see the entrance and anyone exiting while remaining hidden. He will also constantly scan the area for any movement. Bow is drawn and arrow is notched.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 4:33:44 PM
"Ready?" He asks. When everyone is ready, Feyjarl grabs his gear and walks out of the room to the front door of the inn.
When everyone exiting from the front is there, he turns to Axara, "Slap me as hard as you can in the face; we need to at least con them for a few seconds!" He moves over next to Axara, smiling... "Hard as you can."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 4:58:39 PM
Axara smiles at Feygarl before the look in the face turns deadly. " If you really want to make it real, when you want me to hit me as hard as I can, grab a certain part of my anatomy the same way you will grab a cheap welcoming wench. And let's see the sparkles fly!!!"
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 6:02:31 PM
Pushing the door open with a loud exclamation, Feyjarl scoops Axara up in his arms, holding her tight. "You'll do as you're told woman or you'll feel my belt! Teasing a man is not a clever thing to do, I paid your fee and I expect my reward!"
Feyjarl, letting Axara's arms get free, but not too obviously, slides his hands down her back and firmly cups her cheeks...
He leans into her for the kiss....!
DM Kathy Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 12:02:44 AM
Correction: your current hare-brained scheme is Rollo's, not Zeph's. My apologies to you both. :)
You split up. Kiel, Axara, and Feyjarl (and Rollo?) head for the front door. Hmark, Zeph,, and Garret start down the rope.
Zeph slithers effortlessly down the rope, moving with catlike grace to the corner of the inn, alert for any signs of danger--or your quarry (you don't see either).
Hmark attempts to follow. His descent is neither effortless nor graceful, but he makes it down in one piece. He keeps himself hidden as best he can.
Garret leaves the room, but stops just a few feet down, unable to negotiate his way down the rope. [OOC: Zeph specifically said he was knotting the rope, so the Climb DC was only 5. You failed it, but you failed by less than 5. So, you didn't fall, but you weren't able to make any progress either. Roll again, and you can keep rolling until you beat the 5, provided you don't actually hit a negative number. :) ]
Meanwhile, the others leave by the front door. Axara and Feyjarl immediately get into the spirit of a public argument within the group. Their dust-up begins attracting onlookers.
"That's right!" comes a drunken shout from inside the inn. "Show 'er who's boss!"
"Don't take that from him, honey!" yells a woman in the road. "Pop 'im one!"
More shouts of encouragement follow, along with some lewd and anatomically unlikely suggestions.
From their vantage point, Hmark and Zeph can see most of this.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+3=8 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 8:22:17 AM
Garret stops and looks around, wondering why his descent has stopped. After a moment, he realizes that his foot is tangled in the rope. He starts to call out to the others already on the ground, but closes his mouth and looks around, remembering to be silent. After twisting for a minute, he manages to untangle his foot and carefully maneuver his way to the bottom of the rope. He then disappears into the shadows and moves around towards the front of the tavern, looking for the others that they had spotted earlier in the night.
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Climb: 8
Hmark d20+2=22 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 8:39:13 AM
Working his way around with Zeph, Hmark looks on as Axara and Feyjarl cause a "distraction".
"Man, I shoulda volunteered for that job," he murmurs - envying the newcomer.
The archer is able to remember why he's not around the well-handled sorceress though. He carefully scans the area for signs the someone else's interest isn't entirely physical. [Spot 22 - nat 20]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 9:21:52 AM
Axara looks at Feygarl with a (fake) look of horror as he grabs her and tries to kiss her. She lift her knees as if trying to make contact with his groin and smack him the hardest she can while her eyes are telling him "sorry". "No get a discount on my services and surely NO ONE get it to sample it for free" Her head high and her nose up, she starts walking toward the door, hoping that she is providing the diversion that Feygarl wants, although she is not sure the ultimate goal of it.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=11 ; d20+8=22 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 10:24:11 AM
Thinking to himself as he walks out the front door, seeing the spectacle in front of him, So much for that plan .
Kiel brushes past the two, heads to the stables where he begins prepping Phoenix for travel.
Listen: 11 Spot: 22
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 10:45:48 AM
Rollo thought the disagreement was suppose to be about selling the banana, not teenage groping, but such is the magic of dinner theater. The gnome follows Kiel to the stable, and greets Cornelius with a bow,"I hope your stay was pleasant. It seems we are off again."
The gnome mounts up and goes back to the front of the inn, where all the ruckus had become a spectacle. "Axara, let us leave. Such barbarians are not the sort you should be soliciting anyway."
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=11 ; d20+7=27 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 4:39:02 PM Oh wow. I thought our plan was for them to find the people who wanted to buy the book from us. Zeph thinks.
Zeph will stay in his hiding spot and wait for Axara's group to either search for the people who wanted to buy the book from us, or wait until they find them.
Zeph will also try to move away from Hmark and Garret, so incase they get spotted, he wont get spotted as well.
Rerolling spot and listen checks to see if anyone is sneaking around or if I can spot anyone from the group of mercenaries who are after the book.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20-1=6 ; d20-1=13 ; d20-1=7 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 7:22:22 PM
Feyjarl grunts in fake pain, dropping to one knee... head down, the up and scanning the crowd, specifically the people in the background as oppose the front lines.
>Spot check (d20 -1 (WIS))< Looks like he can't even see his own feet!
Scowling at Axara, he stomps off in a huff. directly opposite the inn. Looking to make a big loop back to the tables, all the time look for the "mercenaries".
>2 x Spot Checks, just in case... a 13 and a 7 - fat chance!
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Thursday December 4th, 2008 12:37:17 AM
OOC
OPPS! I meant "a big loop back to the Stables..."
OOC
DM Kathy Thursday December 4th, 2008 2:23:08 AM Axara storms off in creditable dudgeon. Rollo and Kiel join her in the stables.
Feyjarl takes a moment to "recover," looking for the group who approached you earlier. You do not see them.
Garret finally makes it down the rope, and joins Zeph and Hmark at their vantage point. The three also look around, but do not see the people who approached you earlier.
However, Zeph does spot a young woman, a maidservant perhaps, taking clothes off a clothesline in a yard on the other side of the road. Judging from the length of the line, and the very full basket of clothes beside her, she has been out there for a while. Perhaps she saw the other group leave, and knows which way they went.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+3=19 ; d20+8=22 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 3:46:52 AM
Zeph nudges Hmark and points at the young woman waking clothes off the line. "I'll go alone I think. One man suddenly appearing next to you is less threatening than two, don't you think?" Zeph whispers to the young archer with a wink.
With that Zeph walks casually over to the woman taking clothes off the line, looking around him to make sure he is not being watched. When Zeph notices that the woman sees him, he gives a friendly wave and a smile. "Hello there lass. I was wondering if you saw some friends of mine come by this way. They exited the inn across the road (Zeph points across the road) what must have been less than 30 minutes ago. I must have lost track of time with the ruckus caused over there and all. One man is a bit taller than myself, he has brown hair, blue eyes, and a friendly smile. His leather jerkin is still dusty from the road. Two other companions with him are a slinder half-elf and a large brownie looking man. There may be more, but I am unsure because I only spoke with them for a brief time. If you know of which way they went and about how long ago, that would be extremely helpful." Zeph says, with smiles and gestures that show he is sincere, palms open, pointing his thumb over his shoulder at the inn and rolling his eyes when he says 'ruckus'.
This is getting kind of fun Zeph thinks to himself.
(Diplomacy = 19. To get her friendly Bluff = 22. For everything else)
DMKathyHighlight to display spoiler: { ONLY IF the young woman is kind and AFTER she gives any information, Zeph will say this (Just for fun really). "Well thank you much milady. If ever I am around these parts again, would you care to allow me to purchase you dinner and provide conversation?"}
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Thursday December 4th, 2008 4:14:37 AM
DMKathy Highlight to display spoiler: { (OOC: Erhm. Note that Zeph only says that last part that is in the spoiler IF by young lady you meant someone who looks between 18 and 23ish... around Zeph's age. Just making sure you didn't mean like 14 when you said 'young lady') }
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+14=25 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+11=26 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 8:33:49 AM
Garret moves off in the darkness, seeking a hiding place under or near some bushes. He settles in for a wait and sees Zeph move off towards the cleaning lady. When Zeph moves, Garret scans the area carefully, to see if anyone notices Zeph move. He keeps an eye on Zeph, but also continues to watch the area for anything else out of the ordinary.
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Hide: 25 Spot: 23 Listen: 26
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Thursday December 4th, 2008 9:35:38 AM
"You are right Master Rollo. I should be more discerning to whom I agree to provide my unique skills. "
Axara walks back toward the stables "Not sure what Feyjarl hoped to accomplish. May be Rollo can explain it in his unique way. Still feel that all we do is stumble through things."
Hmark Thursday December 4th, 2008 1:54:30 PM
Hmark grimaces as Zeph trots off to talk with the maidservant. Girls are falling out all over the place, and here I am, stuck hiding in the bushes, he thinks sourly.
The archer glances once at Axara, gets an idea, dismisses it instantly, and goes back to keeping an eye on Zeph and everybody else.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Thursday December 4th, 2008 3:13:40 PM
Rollo continues on. Hopefully the others are following close by.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=12 ; d20+8=18 ; Thursday December 4th, 2008 4:17:27 PM
Rides quietly and alert.
Listen: 12 Spot: 18
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Thursday December 4th, 2008 4:43:48 PM
Jumping on his horse, Feyjarl catches up with the rest of them.
OOC - Axara - the reason for doing what I did was to see if the mercenaries thought there could be a benefit in approaching someone in our group who appeared... "Upset" with the group.
With the reasoning that they may think they could get the item through him through more illicit means. - A thief inside the party. OOC
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Thursday December 4th, 2008 5:33:22 PM
ooc: The split in the group was suppose to be between the group that "stayed behind"(snuck out the window.) and the group that left(The rest). The group that left would draw out the baddies for the group in hiding to observe and potential ambush when they ambush us. Your not catching up with Axara, Kyle, Selemar and me are you? Would kinda destroy the previously set up deception as we are most likely being followed.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Thursday December 4th, 2008 5:44:17 PM
OOC Yes he's following. He looked for the mercs and didn't find them. He's following the party in a very visible stroppy mood. hmmmm... OOC
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Thursday December 4th, 2008 5:47:06 PM
Feyjarl maintains a distance to the party of about 300-400m, making sure anyone that looks at him can tell he's angry.
If he sees the Mercs, he'll approach them as subtely as he can, with an offer of making the deal for "the item" and helping them get it for a cut.
DM Kathy Friday December 5th, 2008 1:58:36 AM Kiel mounts up and heads down the road. Axara and Rollo follow. Feyjarl stays a short distance behind them.
Hmark and Garrett continue to watch as Zeph approaches the maidservant.
Up close, Zeph can see that she is no beauty. Although she is by no means ugly, she would not be the first girl in the village to catch a young man's eye. Or the second. She eyes you warily as you approach.
"If they're friends of yours," she says, "why don't you know how many there are?" [Apparantly, she has brains, not beauty.] She takes a shirt off the line, shakes it out with a brisk snap!, and begins folding it.
"Not that it's my business," she adds. With her chin, she gestures down the road--in the direction you have been travelling, and the direction that the rest of the party just went. "They went that way. I heard the big fellow say something about making camp."
She gives you a long look as you finish up and make your offer. "Well," she says. "Mistress won't like it." She hesitates, but then in a rush she says. "Yes, all right, why not? Come and find me, and we'll see."
She tosses the shirt on top of the basket, grabs the last couple of items, and flees without pausing to fold them.
Selemar Friday December 5th, 2008 6:53:59 AM
"seems an interesting way to aid our escape.." watching the two struggle.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] Friday December 5th, 2008 6:55:34 AM
Garret stays in hiding, watching the area and watching Zeph.
OOC: I'll make an assumption that Zeph is going to wave them along or something and will inform him of what he heard. If Zeph doesn't, just ignore the following.
When Zeph gestures, Garret moves quickly to the barn to gather his riding dog and mounts up. He gallops down the road towards the others. He says quietly to Zeph as they go, "Camp? I guess there's no plan for an ambush right now. But I wonder why they would camp and avoid the inn? I bet if we press on through the night, we can get past them, and if they decide to wait in ambush, they'll be waiting quite a long time."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Friday December 5th, 2008 8:55:16 AM
Axara cannot contain her smile as another fantastically planned idea results in total nothingness.
"Master Rollo, why do we spend out time making plans which never never never work at all? I believe that given your unique outlook in life, you are the only one able to explain this group action."
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=8 ; d20+8=17 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 9:51:22 AM Because we are an impulsive, impetuous race, unlike those that tend to live alot longer than us. Wish I had the ability to stare at the stars in the heavens for a decade without the thought of aging, or worries for that matter. But we don't. That's why our race seems to always be acting rash, because the god's have cursed us with the short life while other people around us continue on. Maybe that's a good thing considering the way the world is becoming.
He lets that last sentence trail off as Kiel returns to staring down the road and occassionally side to side.
Listen: 8 Spot: 17
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+10=17 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=22 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 10:51:04 AM Well, didn't she hear me say that I have business to take care of right now?
"I said next time I was in these parts, not now." Zeph tries to tell the girl as she rushes off into the house. [i]I'm to busy for this, nomatter how smart she may be.[i] (apparently Zeph likes smarts)
Then Zeph looks back at where Garret and Hmark were and walks over there. "Hey, the young lady said they went down the road that way, the big fella said something about making camp. Hmark, you go tell Kiel's group where to go, tell Kiel to walk our horses along side him and try to find their camp. Garret and I will be the sneaky group and follow you guys from a distance, making sure noone is following you all. We will keep with the original plan if you guys find the camp. Offer them the book for a lot of money and we will try to ambush them. Sound good? If we find their camp first, then we will come get you guys." Zeph says, thinking this may be the best course of action.
If Garret and Hmark agree, then Zeph will trail Kiel's group from a distance, keeping an eye on them and trying to stay hidden. Zeph will constantly search for the camp of the mercenaries while they walk as well as keep an eye out for anyone who may be following them.
(Hide=17 Move Silent =17 Listen =14 Spot =22)
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Friday December 5th, 2008 10:58:16 AM
Rollo rode on listening to Kiel's interpretation of his races short comings.
"I believe the ranger may be somewhat accurate with his insight that humans lifespans are to blame. Not because you act rashly, but because humans don't live long enough to get to the punchline. All things fail in the end. Not because the world is falling to gloom, or that the gods like to stick it to you when ever they get the opportunity, not saying that some don't, but not all.
"It is the fact that the universe's natural state is chaos, in fact I don't even think that it would understand order if you explained it to it. Order is something we, gnomes and elves included, invented to understand something that doesn't make a lick of sense. In the end all the planning, all the building, scheming, understanding gets shaken off like water from a wet dog. Human's just don't live long enough to see this fact, so they are the most apt to plan in the hopes of permanence. So they grow frustrated and blame the gods, and the plants, and the sky when their castles crumble and set off on crusades to bring order and impose their structure onto something that will never be contained.."
"That is why our plans fail, because all plans fail. The best thing we can do is embrace the chaos and ride it like the tide. The plan is merely tending the fire, it could rage out of control, but we play the odds."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Friday December 5th, 2008 11:42:31 AM
Axara smiles at Rollo "I knew Master Rollo that you would be able to explain the unexplainable. I am not I blame my shorter life span for my outbursts. It is join I have a hot temper. And I do not worry about aging. I will always be young looking and beautiful .. and ignored by my male companions. Magic has its way."
She laughs at her own comments and turn silent. Suddenly she stops and looks at Rollo and Kiel. "I know that it will not happen as we planned it to will, but if we are going to go see the buyers and trying to pretend to sell my services to their employers, should we make sure that Rollo is in the other group?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Friday December 5th, 2008 2:29:53 PM "All part of the plan." Rollo smiles. "It's in one of the sub paragraphs. I think. Or maybe it was the addendum. Where ever it is it's been factored in. "
Hmark d20+2=13 ; Friday December 5th, 2008 3:10:11 PM
Hmark chuckles. "I'll tell 'em," he says doubtfully. "But you know how well everyone sticks to plans around here."
With that, the young man climbs aboard Stardancer, takes Zeph's horse in tow, and sets off downt he road at a quick trot. When he catches up with the rest of the group, he pulls up beside Kiel.
"Zeph met a girl who said our banana lovin' buddies came this way, talking about making camp. Zeph said him and Garrett would trail us about a quarter mile to make sure no one snuck up on us. He also said he thought we should try to find their camp, ask for a lot of money for the banana, and then jump 'em."
Hmark pauses to take a swig of water, then continues with a quick, nervous look at each side of the road. "Personally, I think they're gonna jump us any minute now."
Having made his report, Hmark eases Stardancer to the back, and keeps his eyes peeled for nasty surprises. [Spot 13]
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+12=19 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+11=23 ; Saturday December 6th, 2008 8:56:29 AM
Garret nods at Zeph's idea, "Sure, we can do that. I'll watch the right side of the road for their camp, you watch the left side, okay?"
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While riding, Garret will attempt to move as silently as possible, staying to the side and shadows of the road while watching for the camp or signs of the camp, but not so slow as to fall back too far from the others.
Move Silently: 19 Hide: 21 Spot: 20 Listen: 23
Selemar Saturday December 6th, 2008 11:33:55 PM
"There is an order. Thre is a pattern. But there is no guarantee it is to our liking..."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Sunday December 7th, 2008 4:07:55 PM "See elves are just as susceptible to the illusion of order as well.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20+1=11 ; d20-1=6 ; Sunday December 7th, 2008 4:51:59 PM
Feyjarl stays back and eyes the surroundings.
Listen 11 Spot 6
DM Kathy Monday December 8th, 2008 10:36:14 PM
With the new information, you quickly revise the plan. Kiel, Axara, Rollo, Selemar, Feyjarl, and Hmark will approach the camp openly and attempt to re-open negotiations with the man and his companions. Zeph and Garrett will try to sneak around behind them to attack.
[OOC: If I've placed you in the wrong group, please speak up. :) ]
Accordingly, the larger group begins looking for the proper encampment. You have a couple of false alarms, approaching camps who prove to be travelling merchants or peasants, taking advantage of the warm evening and saving money on inns. At last, however, Kiel spots a camp off the road, partly hidden by a strand of scrubby laurel bushes.
The sun has nearly set by the time you approach the camp. You can see figures near the campfire. Approaching closer, you recognize the man who spoke to you earlier at the inn, accompanied by the big fellow and the woman who had been seated nearby, feeding her pet. The three appear to be cleaning up after their evening meal. Of the half-elf there is no sign.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+12=26 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+11=14 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 9:11:35 AM
Garret will move around to the side of the camp, keeping his eyes peeled for any guards or anyone else in the woods. His hands close around his sling and he gets a rock ready to launch.
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Come on dice! Move Silently: 26 Hide: 32 Spot: 7 Dang it! Listen: 14 Arggh!
Well, at least he won't see me...
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+9=23 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 11:51:27 AM
Rollo looks around at the group and then to their potential customers, then back to the group. He marvels in the work of chaos to utterly transform the plan into something completely different. Oh well.
"How was dinner?" Rollo brought Cornelius over to the edge of the bushes and sniffs the air. "Smells like it was tasty. Tasty cakes perhaps? Any chance you could spare a bite for a weary traveler?"
Diplomacy: 23
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Tuesday December 9th, 2008 12:31:26 PM
Axara follows Master Rollo closely, wondering if she should continue the charade of being the "good" or wait for the likely inevitable confrontation. She focus on the woman, likely a magic user and probably the one she should go after. She stays silent, wondering what else the chaos predicted by Rollo will bring.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=23 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=23 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 3:59:35 PM
Zeph follows the group from a distance and watches as his own friends begin to talk to the mercenary group.
One, two, three... only three? Wasn't there a skinny half-elf? Zeph thinks as he begins to look around the outside of the camp, at the bushes and looks up a few trees. Chances are, they probably did the same thing we did- have a scout hidden in case something goes wrong. Zeph thinks.
Zeph will keep a lookout for anyone sneaking about while he pulls out his bow and quietly begins to notch an arrow.
Zeph will remain within30' of the encampment, in bushes, waiting to see what develops and waiting for the right time.
I think I will shoot for the Wizardly looking one. Its always good to take them out of combat first. Zeph thinks
(Spot=23 Listen=13 Move Silent=14 Hide=23)
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20-1=9 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=22 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 4:49:33 PM
Feyjarl quietly (NOT!) moves 20 feet to the left of Zeph, waiting to see what happens, hiding behind a tree
Spot 9 Listen 9 Move Silently 5 Hide 22
OOC Oh Goddess of Dice, why dost thou hateth me so mucheth OOC
Hmark Tuesday December 9th, 2008 4:53:54 PM
Hmark is stunned when they actually find the other group's camp and see them, well, camping.
Guess we ain't gettin jumped after all, he marvels silently.
The young man lets Rollo approach, expecting Kiel to do the same. He waits at the edge of the campsite, while staying still and in plain view. Mostly the kind of spot someone would occupy if he didn't want to threaten, but didn't want to be in a vulnerable position, either.
He stands there and lets the other do the talking.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=6 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+9=28 ; d3=2 ; d20+9=20 ; Tuesday December 9th, 2008 7:24:20 PM
once the merry band stops, and slides off their trusty mounts, Kiel pulls his weapon off its holder, and then disappears into the woods. following within striking distance and watching out for others with like mind.
Listen: 6 Spot: 18 Hide: 28 Move Silently: 20
DM Kathy Tuesday December 9th, 2008 11:35:54 PM Garrett is readily able to sneak into position, though he has trouble looking and listening for the other team. Zeph is also quiet, fretting about the posisiton of the half-elf. He looks, but does not see the fellow. Kiel peels off from the "obvious" group to also take up a position of stealth.
Feyjarl attempts to join them, but his clumsy thrashing in the bushes is obvious to everyone present.
Rollo, meanwhile, goes directly into camp, with Axara and Hmark to back him.
"Dinner was stew," says the handsome man, with a smile. "The staple of adventurers everywhere. I'm afraid we've finished it off, but we've some fruit we can spare."
His manner is easy, and his smile is friendly. Beside him, however, the big fellow's hand is on his weapon. The woman rises, eyeing your group as if measuring line-of-effect.
The man glances over to where Feyjarl flounders in the bushes. "Perhaps you could ask your shy friend to join us," he adds.
Selemar d20+1=6 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 4:24:17 AM
"Of course we can. Seemed a necessary precaution."
Diplomacy 6
OOC Is there no end to dice related failure?
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=18 ; d20+11=29 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 8:40:26 AM
Garret stays still, listening to the conversation at the campsite while still looking for any other guards or watchers.
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Spot: 18 Listen: 29
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 9:12:03 AM
Axara stays silent behind Rollo, still not clear on why going to see likely attackers in their camp makes any kind of sense from a strategic point of view. But she like Rollo's theory about chaotic plans so she waits silently.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 11:46:28 AM
Rollo looks over at Feyjarl. "It's probably best we let him do whatever he's doing. Whatever that is. He's not much on civil conversation, or civilization for that matter. Handy with a blade. Perhaps your man would find his insights enlightening, they seem to share the same archtyple disposition." Rollo looks over at the burly guy then back to the swarthy gent.
"What is your destination? Perhaps we can travel together. I find it easier to conduct business with friends as opposed to strangers. I know your advances on my companion here were refused, but that doesn't mean we can't conduct business on other matters.
Hmark Wednesday December 10th, 2008 1:29:46 PM
Hmark stands around, playing 'muscle'. Giving the woman an appraising glance, he quite delibrately steps to his left far enough to remove any possibility of a ray of death hitting both himself and another ally.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+5=12 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=28 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 3:00:43 PM
Once in a good spot to watch over the proceedings plus keeping his back protected (ie a tree or thorny bush), Kiel waits. Watches. Listens. Prepares to react should the need arise. DMHighlight to display spoiler: { I am keeping a wary eye out for anyone else attempting to hide and move into a threatening (supposed) position}.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=22 ; d8+2=10 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+9=26 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 3:55:34 PM
Zeph looks at the proceedings, looks for the Half-Elf (Listen=21, Spot=23) and begins to think: I suppose the plan was to ambush them, right? I guess I should follow the plan and be the first to attack, it better than them being the first. I hate to attack a woman from the shadows, but I know a wizard's Color Spray or Sleep spell could knock out two or three of our people. Zeph thinks as he pulls his bow back, arrow aimed at a vital point on the Wizardly woman. Then Zeph takes a quick look around Rollo's feet and his own for any signs of traps that could be set up (search=26)
Zeph looks at Garret, looking for approval to start the fight. If we didn't jump them, they may jump us later... we all decided this right? Not only me. I hope we don't kill any of them, we need to question them about who sent them on this mission to find us. Zeph thinks, trying to justify his actions.
At the end of this turn of conversation, Zeph will let his arrow go. (Hit Flat Foot AC of 22 vs Wizardly Woman. Damage total=21 with sneak attack.)
After he shoots the woman, Zeph will put away his bow and take out his Rapier as he moves about 10feet in circumference to find a new hiding place. (Move silent =13, Hide=29)
(OOC: Sorry if this isn't what you guys wanted to do, but I just decided to roll and attack roll and saw it was good, then I rolled damage and I couldnt pass up using it. Besides, it was bound to happen. :)
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 4:06:43 PM
(ooc: No worries. All part of the "plan")
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20+6=10 ; d8+2=6 ; Wednesday December 10th, 2008 5:13:10 PM
Feyjarl fires his bow at "the burly guy".
To Hit 10 Damage 6 (not that he'll hit with that fabulous to hit roll)
He stays where he is putting the tree between him and any enemies with missile weapons, nocking another arrow.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 5:25:49 PM
((OOC: How "Heroic are we to be drawing first blood? After all, that group made an offer, Kiel turned it down rather rudely and they left. We go to their camp and attack them. Not much heroic deeds in my book. We could have tried some to gather some information before engaging them. I am not sure why we have to do that run and shoot all the time. Are we that much starved for action? Stepping down the soap box. I would have sent an email but I delete the one with all the addresses.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Wednesday December 10th, 2008 7:04:05 PM
(OOC: If you don't like us attacking, then you should have said so earlier. We could have waited a few more days. Also, I said that my character doesnt attack until everyone has their say... so gather info... and I just thought that was our plan)
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 7:42:49 PM
When Zeph fires his bow, Kiel thinks to himself: And they call me bloodthirsty.
Remains still. Watching. Waiting.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Wednesday December 10th, 2008 9:30:15 PM OOC Simply following the lead OOC
DM Kathy d20+7=20 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+7=19 ; d8=2 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 12:01:18 AM Kiel is finally able to spot the hidden half-elf. As you had suspected, he has hidden himself near the camp's perimeter.
Selemar and Rollo attempt to keep the man talking. Their conversation is cut short, however, as arrows from Zeph and Feyjarl come flying into the camp.
Zeph's arrow strikes the woman, and she cries out. [OOC: You are too far away for Sneak Attack]
Feyjarl's arrow misses its mark.
"Oh, so you want to play it that way?" says the leader with an unpleasant smile. He draws a rapier and attempts to skewer Rollo, barely missing [hit AC 20].
The tough, meanwhile, moves toward Selemar, drawing his sword. His blow lands, though not hard. [Hit AC 23 for 4 damage.]
The half-elf does not seem to be aware of Kiel, and moves a few steps into camp to take a shot at Hmark. The arrow strikes, but again, doesn't do much damage. [Hit AC 19 for 2 damage.]
The wizard reaches for her component pouch and casts a spell. She glows briefly, but nothing else seems to happen. [Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {She cast Mage Armor}.]
Another figure emerges from one of the tents. It is a dark elf, whom you don't remember seeing before. He is hastily buckling on his sword belt, and takes a moment to look around.
[OOC: If you are still interested in stopping this combat, it can be stopped. More in email, along with a combat map.]
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Thursday December 11th, 2008 12:10:07 AM
Disgusted is a word that can describe what Kiel is feeling right now. Ashamed is another. As well as Anger.
Kiel gets up, steps out of his hiding spot into the open for all to see. Next to the Half Elf that took a shot at Hmark.
Then, with a look of Disbelief Kiel tosses his two-bladed sword on the ground between him and the bower to his right. Then, at the top of his lungs he bellows: Cease and Desist, NOW . (emphasizing the word, NOW)
* depending on what the others post is how I will react in my next post *
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Thursday December 11th, 2008 1:24:48 AM
Zeph never shot at the woman. I canceled that action with a DM private post.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] Thursday December 11th, 2008 9:02:44 AM
Not sure he can trust his eyes, Garret stays ready for battle and hidden, but does not move or attack yet.
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Unless the battle continues (or starts, I'm not sure). Perhaps a readied action to attack the woman who looks like a magic-user if she makes an offensive move.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Thursday December 11th, 2008 9:48:01 AM
Axara is waiting for an answer when arrows start flying and people start swinging weapons. She is so confused she does not even ready a sleep. she stands there in total defense, waiting to see if it will be parlay or fight to death.
Hmark(ac18, 22/24hp) Thursday December 11th, 2008 12:41:10 PM
Weapons and arrows start flying, and Hmark hisses in pain as the half-elf's arrow skips across his thigh. In one fluid motion, the man flips his bow to his left hand, nocks an arrow, and raises it toward her.......
"Cease and Desist, NOW" Kiel bellows.
Hmark hesitates, his brown eyes flicking momentarily toward the man, and then back to the half-elf. With an abrupt motion he pulls the bow sideways and down, the arrow now pointed toward the ground at his feet. The young archer locks onto the eyes of the half-elf, and he shakes his head slightly. You don't wanna do it, he wordlessly projects the thought toward her. Red'll take you.
DM Kathy Friday December 12th, 2008 1:23:07 AM
Both Kiel and Hmark call for an immediate stop to the fighting. Axara, Zeph, and Garrett remain still.
The leader of the other group puts up one hand. "Hold!" he calls to the rest of his group. They, too, stop what they're doing, although the big man pats the pommel of his sword, and the woman grumbles under her breath about spell durations. The dark elf continues to look around, obviously confused.
"You're a very interesting conversationalist," the leader tells Rollo, sheathing his rapier. "Tell me, are all your discussions so...lively?"
Selemar Friday December 12th, 2008 2:32:26 AM
Slemar puts a restraining hand on the wolf, and defers to Rollo or whoever else chooses to speak
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] Friday December 12th, 2008 8:21:03 AM
Garret does not move, staying hidden, waiting to see how the conversation turns out now.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Friday December 12th, 2008 9:13:55 AM
Axara winks at the man who make the original offers. Then she leans forward towards Rollo and whispers "Master Rollo, this is your time to shine. Show them all the diplomatic powers you learns at the court of the Fey King!"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Friday December 12th, 2008 11:25:04 AM "Yeah this is pretty par for the course. The art of conversation has really deteriorated over the years I think." Rollo looks around at all the new comers to the party. But seeing that you had your share of hidden archers you are abreast of emerging customs."
Rollo found a comfortable spot near the fire laying his finely crafted gnomish hook hammer across his lap.."So, Shall we move onto the traditional formalities?"
Rollo extends his hand to the swarthy gent.
[b]"Rollo Nimbus, Emissary of the Fey King and defender of the realm. Lacking heralds I opted for the short version." Rollo listens as the man introduces himself, or his alter ego, either way it was a name. "It is a pleasure to meet a man who can show poise in battle, and still retain a level of decorum after the melee is done.
"On to the matter at hand. In this world you can trust so few things, it is why we have gold coins. Coins can not lie, cheat, steal, it is what it is, a piece of shimmering metal with a pretty drawing stamped into it. Metal is honest, it does not make promises, but holds up to its end. You seem to be a man who would understand that as you keep it by your side so readily in so many forms." Rollo indicates the man's rapier and gold pouch.
"The gold is honest, but so rarely it's companions. Merchants and traders are always out to get something for nothing, or for some hidden purpose. Honest gold is made accomplice to their deception. So let us be of gold and not speak of half truths and deals. Let us speak plainly, and honest, for I will not make a liar of my friends, or yours. What is it that you are seeking and whom is it for, answer honestly and we may make a deal. Lie and metal may demand truth." Rollo runs his hand casually over the steel pick of his weapon.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Friday December 12th, 2008 11:31:48 AM
Picks up his weapon, seeing the others are not dropping their's, but not offensively.
And lets Rollo do his thing.
Keeping a wary eye on everything. Especially the Drow.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Friday December 12th, 2008 1:22:06 PM
Zeph waits behind his tree holding his Rapier, looking at the other hidden archers if he can see them, and eying the mage.
Coulda sworn I was within 30 feet. Oh well, let's see how Diplomacy goes. Zeph thinks.
Hmark(ac18, 22/24hp) Friday December 12th, 2008 2:37:06 PM
Hmark keeps his eyes on the dark elf, although after a bit he finds himself glancing at Rollo more and more often.
Don't know what he's saying, but it sure sounds good.
He keeps his bow pointing downward, but does not yet remove the arrow.
Selemar Friday December 12th, 2008 9:09:59 PM
Selmar is slightly confusd by the gnome, but that isn't unusual. He waits for the other side's response.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Sunday December 14th, 2008 5:26:52 PM
Feyjarl slings his bow over his shoulder, mumbling something about not being able to hit the broad side of a barn if he was inside it.
He walks into the clearing and sites by the fire, "I really should learn how to use that bow," he says looking at the burly guy with a joking smile.
DM Kathy d20+7=16 ; Sunday December 14th, 2008 9:20:25 PM Rollo is speaking to the leader of the--bandits? Agents? Assassins? Tough to say, at this point.
"I am Ruglio," the leader replies. "Sometimes called Ruglio the Blade. My large friend is called Harbin, and the dark elf is Vezd. Put the kettle on, Vezd," he suggests, for the dark elf is still looking a little confused. "We will want to offer refreshments to our guests."
Ruglio gestures to the wizard-looking woman. "This is Lia. Our other friends are presently hidden from view, guarding the camp. Perhaps you can meet at a later time.
"I am pleased to meet you, Rollo Nimbus, and thank you for your complements. Indeed, negotiations run much more smoothly if all parties remain civilized. That means you, too, Harbin," he says. "Why don't you sit down?"
Harbin does not sit down.
"What are we seeking?" Ruglio continues after an awkward moment. "I think you know the answer to that, but I have no objection to saying it aloud. We seek a book, a very old book, with a very bad reputation. Some would say an undeserved reputation, though I wouldn't know about that. We wish to acquire it on behalf of our patron, a powerful man who prefers to remain anonymous."
Sense Motive DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {You feel that Ruglio is mostly being truthful, though he is stretching the truth about having "other friends" on guard duty.}
Feyjarl enters the clearing with a little joke. "Or perhaps you should learn to keep it still unless you mean business," Hardin growls.
"Peace, Hardin," Ruglio says. "We are all civilized folk here."
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Sunday December 14th, 2008 11:38:41 PM
Moving forward and taking proffered seat. Laying Gloombringer on the ground beside him.
What exactly do you know about this book you are referring to?
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+3=11 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+11=15 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 8:54:37 AM
Garret listens in, remaining still. When he hears the mention of "other friends," he slowly moves his head, searching the area for any sign of any "others."
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Sense Motive: 11 Spot: 15 Listen: 15
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20-1=15 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 9:15:08 AM
Axara does not know if the man is truthfull or not but is concerned about potential reinforcements in the woods. "Ruglio, let me ask you a question. Do you obey all your patron's orders without questions or do you have a mind of your own? If your patron would ask you to kill a loved one, mother, father, son daughter, favorite hooker", she winks at him as she says that. "would you do it? Or would you overrule the order? The reason I ask is because the reputation of the book is actually accurate. This book if not destroyed will lead to a lot of death, including, likely people you care about and even yourself. "
She stops and looks at him in the eyes "Now, if I am correct that you do have a certain sense of survival and protection of what you care about, you are in a condundrum. You do not want to take the risk of letting the book lose but you cannot lose face with your patron. You could go bac ksaying you have not found us yet. You could take the gold and find a new patron. Or you could be a dim-witted follower and try to get the book by force. But you seem way to smart to try such a foolish move."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20+7=14 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 9:15:29 AM
Diplomacy roll for previous post
Hmark(ac18, 22/24hp) d20=3 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=9 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 10:42:33 AM
[Sense Motive 3]
As long as she's got a bow in her hand, Hmark remains focused on the dark elf. If/when she stows/drops it, he stows Red as well, as listens in to the talking. Ruglio's comment about friends in the woods strikes a memory.
Sarge always said - We'll take care of the ones we can see. You gotta worry 'bout the ones we can't
Now maybe Ruglio's got buddies out there, and maybe he don't. But Kiel and Rollo and company have all these guys covered. Hmark doesn't move. He doesn't pay a whole lot of attention to the folks in the clearing. He watches the trees. [Spot 21] [Listen 9]
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Monday December 15th, 2008 11:51:32 AM
Rollo let's the others speak there piece before chiming in.
"The conditions of this negotiation was twofold and simple. First was that you tell us plannly what you are seeking, and the second was that you tell us the name of your patron. You've hinted to the first, and on the second you supplied an excuse. So at the moment we are at an impass."
Rollo looks to the dark elf.Your choice of friends is not making it any easier to trust you, or your analysis of evil. Many have died failing to judge a book by it's cover.
In the end we do not trade with shadows, especially one who claim to be powerful. If he, or she is infact as influential as you claim then a name will not do nearly as much harm as you think."
The deal still stands, but you must fulfil your obligations before we can proceed.
Selemar Monday December 15th, 2008 6:12:09 PM
Walks over by Rollo and sits, looking as casual as possible
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20-1=5 ; d20+1=21 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 6:35:43 PM
Feyjarl sits, casting his eyes around the group, staying alert.
So many questioning, only one answering. Its OK, at least we should get some answers. The real question though is what will we do with those answers? Perhaps the should ask if Sebastian's woman is behind any of this... what was her name again? Even if they don't want to say, maybe they could ask if their patron is in Rowena. That would at least be a clue. Zeph thinks, wishing he had a spell called Message to send his thoughts to Axara or Rollo.
DM Kathy d20+7=26 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=17 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 10:27:16 PM Garret and Feyjarl look and listen for these hidden allies of Ruglio. You do not see anybody, although Garret thinks he hears somebody over on the other side of the camp.
Hmark keeps an eye on the dark elf, and is able to relax somewhat when the man shoulders his bow and picks up a kettle. He moves to the fire, prods it into a livelier flame, and sets the kettle on a flat stone next to it.
Kiel moves forward to ask some questions of Ruglio, and Selemar also comes forward to stand with Rollo and Axara.
"What do I know of the book?" says Ruglio, responding to Kiel. "I know that it is very old. It is magical, and unique. And I know that there are many--not just my patron--who are interested in it."
Sense Motive 26 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ruglio has given you the information about the book that he considers to be the most important. He may know a couple of other things about the book, but he considers them insignificant.}
"Oh, I have a mind of my own, milady," Ruglio says to Axara. With a sweep of his hand, he indicates the rest of his company. "As do we all. Our minds are happiest when our purses are full." To her arguments that the codex is actually a danger, Ruglio replies, "Ah, but what proof have you of that? Your word? Fair though you are, I cannot take everything you say on blind faith." He looks thoughtful. "And if it does prove to be a danger--why, we'll deal with it then. Perhaps there'll be yet more coin to be earned."
Sense Motive DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {As far as you can tell, this is his honest opinion.}
"Hinted?" he says to Rollo, then sighs. "Oh, very well. I seek the Vaaphyn Codex, which currently rests in a custom-made lead-lined box carried in your backpack, Master Rollo. And if that is not plain enough for you, I cannot make it plainer.
"Our patron's name is Karsz. I don't expect it to mean anything to you, however; I said he was powerful, not famous.
Sense Motive DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ruglio is hiding something with regard to the name of his patron.}
"I have answered your questions, and you have heard my offer. Do we have a bargain?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+3=5 ; d20+9=17 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 11:52:32 PM "At last he speaks plainly. As you seem to have information as to the contents of my backpack you will be aware that I have several rare books in my possession, including a fine copy of The Life of Sir Haakharn restored masterfully if I do say so myself. Have you read it? It is of no importance." "Now, If it was that tome that you sought we would have a deal in the time it will take the tea to boil, but the Codex now that is a prize far greater than the pittance you have offered. So we do not have a bargain, but we hadn't reached that point in our negotiations so I will allow you to revise your approach and we shall come at this like proper merchants. That is if you are able to negotiate? Rollo smiled, " I will assume that you will open with 50,000 gold pieces as that was your initial offer, a sad sum of money for something so rare and I will counter with 500,000gp, a price set beyond your meager holdings at this time I assume for if not you are a extremely foolish mercenary to have not absconded to a far off land with such a purse tucked in your ruck sack." Rollo rises to his feet. "We arrive once again at an impass, one that is surely insurmountable at this juncture, but if you wish to continue this negotiation, we shall be in Rowena in two month's time. Perhaps we can set an appointment with your master there and bring this deal to a conclusion? "
Sense Motive: 5 Diplomacy: 17
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=17 ; d20+11=12 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 7:50:54 AM
Garret remains hidden and tries to focus on the spot where he thought he heard something on the other side of the camp, tensing and hoping that there's not someone... or something... about to attack during these tense negotiations... ----- Spot: 17 Listen: 12
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20-1=16 ; d20-1=14 ; d20-1=5 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 9:31:58 AM
(sense motive rolls 2 failed 1 succeeded) Axara is only sure that Ruglio's opinion about the book is what is really believed. She smiles at him. "The reason I can tell you that the book is indeed incredible dangerous is that it can control people. How do I know that? I felt under its influence once. Luckily, I was stopped before I could perform a ritual from it. Others have not been as lucky and are dead as are some of their love ones. As your magic friend here about it. If she has any arcane power knwledge, she will confirm it. Now this patron of your, this Karsz, does he employ a woman/part time whore going by the name of Lilly? She sent a fool after u and he is worm meat now."
She waits to see if her words had any impact but Rollo takes the conversation in a different way. "Ah master of chaos, you surely liket o confuse us all "
"Ruglio, as Master Rollo has said, we all have a price. 500,000 gold pieces is only 62,500 per each one of us which is such a bargain for your patron. I would have asked much more but Master Rollo is in a giving mood."
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Tuesday December 16th, 2008 10:23:51 AM
Sits there.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20=7 ; d20=20 ; d20=18 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=24 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 10:31:47 AM
(Three sense motive checks. Succeeded on the last two)
Zeph sits behind his tree, looking about for any ambushers (Listen =16. Spot =24) and listening to the conversation.
That can't be the real name of his patron. Surely Axara will figure that out. I know I would lie if I were in his situation.
Then Zeph hears what Rollo says. Actually, thats brilliant Rollo. By asking them for an amount of money that they cannot possibly have right now, we can possibly send them back to their master to retrieve the amount of money while we escape with the book to continue our mission of destroying it. A clever distraction indeed. Zeph thinks, smiling, wondering if that is really Rollo's intentions, or if he is innocently offering to sell it.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20-1=5 ; d20+1=15 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 4:34:26 PM
Feyjarl gets up, "Be back in a tick, nature calls."
Feyjarl walks off to the trees on the opposite side of the clearing from the others and does the act, taking his time and looking and listening around the place to see if there is anyone on "their side" of the camp.
Listen 15 Spot 5
Selemar d20+3=23 ; d20+2=8 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 6:40:55 PM
looks at th gnome startled, as though he can't believe he might sell the book
sense motive 23 (woot woot) bluff 8 (d'oh!)
DM Kathy Wednesday December 17th, 2008 1:04:15 AM Feyjarl wanders away, but sees nobody else.
Kiel, Selemar, Garret, and Zeph watch as the negotiations continue.
Axara probes for more information, and Rollo makes a counter-offer.
"I think your logic is flawed," says Ruglio. "You see, beyond a certain point, it is easier just to kill you and take it ourselves."
He draws his sword, and his companions follow suit. Harbin, the big tough, had never put his away, and simply waits for a signal. The dark elf rises from his spot by the fire and draws his bow once more. The woman reaches for her spell components.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+1=9 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 8:26:19 AM
Garret listens about this very expensive book that people are willing to kill others over rather quickly and wonders what sort of power this book must hold. He thinks hard, trying to remember if he has ever heard of someone called Karsz in his travels.
When the swords are drawn, Garret again readies his sling, looking and measuring the distance to his target.
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Knowledge, Local: 9 Ready Action: If any of the bad guys make an attack, he will attack the woman with the sling (actually with a stone slung FROM the sling...)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20+2=10 ; d20+10=23 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:35:01 AM
Sadness goes over Axara's eyes. " I guess you are stupider that I thought. You have no idea what you are dealing with. Another pawn like Sebastian. Say hi to him when you meet him in the Abyss "
She moves backward from Ruglio and calls in the magical power burning in her. She pulls out a square of red cloth and suddenly a swarn of spiders attacks the woman magic user.
She stays there concentrated. (concentration check: 1d20+10 = 23)
Initiative: 1d10+2 = 10 [hr]
Spells: 0 6/6 1 7/7 2 3/4
Summon Swarm: Conjuration (Summoning)
Level: Brd 2, Drd 2, Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V, S, M/DF
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect: One swarm of bats, rats, or spiders
Duration: Concentration + 2 rounds
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No You summon a swarm of bats, rats, or spiders (your choice), which attacks all other creatures within its area. (You may summon the swarm so that it shares the area of other creatures.) If no living creatures are within its area, the swarm attacks or pursues the nearest creature as best it can. The caster has no control over its target or direction of travel.
DM KAthy, let me know if you want a concentration check every round
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+6=7 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=19 ; d3=1 ; d20+6=16 ; d3=1 ; d20+6=23 ; d3=3 ; d20+6=25 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=15 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:51:15 AM
*excuse this post, my browser was messed up*
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Wednesday December 17th, 2008 10:55:20 AM
Rollo rises to his feet as well, "Either you aren't that good at negotiation, or you hold your life at such a cheap price. Either way negotiation is a sacred bond to my patron, and to sully it with violence is to invite his ire. So either return to the negotiations, or throw your life away for a few coins.
-Rollo casting Bane on enemies present (-1 to their rolls)-
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+9=27 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 10:58:03 AM
Diplomacy check: 27
Hmark(ac18, 22/24hp) d20+15=21 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 11:04:33 AM
"And here we go," Hmark mumbles, as he steps into the clearing and draws his bow once more. This time, he's pointing it at the big guy. [Move to distince of 30' from big guy with sword]
"I wouldn't, if I was you," he tells the goon.
[Ready action - if any of the bad guys attack, Hmark fires at the big guy, intending to send the fellow's sword flying. Disarm attack 22 (forgot my Point Blank Shot bonus on roll) - probably beats his disarm ac (Defenders AC 10 + atk mods + wpn size mod + body size mod)]
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] Wednesday December 17th, 2008 4:44:20 PM
Feyjarl takes his hopefully trustworthy bow off his shoulder and takes aim at whoever has their back to him.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+4=22 ; d20+7=16 ; d8+2=9 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:54:35 PM
Zeph hears the words "Kill you" and immediately draws out his bow and peeks around the tree, and aims it at the Dark Elf standing by the tent.
I'm within range, and the liver is right below the right lung. Zeph thinks to himself.
Initiative=22
As soon as one of the enemies move to attack or the battle otherwise begins, Zeph will shoot his arrow.
Zeph will try to get his attack in before the Dark Elf acts to catch him off guard (and deny him Dex bonus to AC).
Move Action: Draw Long Bow and peek around tree Standard Action: Attack hit AC 16 (NO dex modifier if I attack before him in the first round of combat OR if he did not see me in my rehide attempt. Therefore sneak attack would apply.) Damage total = 9base+9sneak attack=18 total. Or 9 if sneak attack doesn't work for some reason.
After he shoots the arrow at him, he will put away his bow and pull out his Rapier.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] d20+6=18 ; d20+6=14 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 10:13:04 PM
*FYI we dont roll for initiative, PCs go first then the NPCs*
When the man draws his sword and mentions the part about just killing us, Kiel leaps into action. In one fluid motion Kiel brings up gloombringer in an upward strike. Then twirling it he swipes at the man from left to right.
First strike, hitting ac23 for 11 damage. Second strike, hitting ac 18 for 7 damage.
(disregard the d3 roll, fat fingers)
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems Wednesday December 17th, 2008 10:52:35 PM
(OOC: Oh, well in that case I will just attack first, not waiting for them to attack, hoping he is flat-footed. If there is no initiative, then why is the feat improved initiative not on the excluded feat list? Just a question.)
DM Kathy saves vs. Bane: Ruglio d20=5 ; Harbin d20+2=19 ; Lia d20+4=5 ; Ghost d20+1=12 ; Vezd d20+1=16 ; swarm damage d6=1 ; Lia save vs. poison d20+2=17 ; Lia save vs. distraction d20+2=14 ; Hypnotic pattern 2d4+3=5 ; Ghost attack d20+5=7 ; Harbin attack d20+7=23 ; 2d6+3=6 ; Ruglio tumble d20+8=23 ; Ruglio attack d20+7=17 ; Vezd attack d20+7=23 ; d8=2 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 1:33:34 AM Garret readies an action.
[OOC: Jeff, in this kind of format, when you ready an action, it's generally best to go ahead and make the attack/damage rolls, just in case your ready goes off. This time, for example, your readied action would go off, but I have no rolls to look at to say whether you hit or missed. Take a look at Mike K's post as Hmark for an idea of what I'm looking for.]
Axara casts a spell, and a swarm of spiders appears on the woman.
[OOC: You only need to make a Concentration check if you take damage. However, maintaining concentration is a standard action, which means you cannot cast other spells as long as you're concentrating.]
Rollo steps back and also casts a spell.
[OOC: Adam, when you cast a spell with a save, please give me the save DC]
Feyjarl readies his bow.
[OOC: Zak, see my note to Jeff. If you ready, you probably want to include your attack/damage rolls.]
Kiel steps up, draws his blade, and attacks.
[OOC: Tim, drawing the sword is a move action, so you would only get one attack this round.]
Zeph fires a shot at the dark elf, catching the man right between the shoulder blades.
The wizard is covered in spiders, but she does not panic. She moves calmly away from the swarm, then cast a spell. Colorful lights burst in a 10-foot circle around Rollo and Axara. She hopes to catch both of you in the effect, but the spell isn't quite powerful enough [only 5 hit dice of creatures], so only Axara is affected. [Will save DC 15 or be hypnotized.]
The hostile action sets of Hmark's ready, and he fires a shot at the big tough.
[Mike K, disarm is melee only. We'll treat that as a regular attack roll; roll damage on your next turn.]
The half-elf shifts a little and fires at Hmark, but misses.
The big fellow strides up to Kiel and takes a swing at him, drawing blood [hit AC 23 for 6 damage].
The leader, Ruglio, dances to the other side of Kiel so nimbly he avoids a retaliatory attack. He thrusts with his rapier--but misses! Thanks entirely to that Bane spell, so nicely done, Rollo.
Badly wounded, the dark elf fires a return shot at Zeph before ducking back into the tent. His shot strikes true for 2 points of damage.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP:34/34] Thursday December 18th, 2008 2:13:16 AM
(Kathy, I never sheathed the two-bladed sword. I posted it was with me when I went over to the campfire and since I was less than 5 feet from him, I should get my full attack)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+8=12 ; d3=2 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d3=2 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 9:13:44 AM
Garret takes careful aim and lets a rock fly at the woman as the spiders appear. The rock flies very high over her head and lands far beyond her and the entire campsite. Garret patiently pulls another rock out of his bag and leans to the right, taking more careful aim. This time the rock flies true and hits the woman solidly in the side.
----- Attack roll for readied action: 12 :( Damage: 2) Next round attack roll (this round): 28 threat Crit Roll: 26 Damage: 2 (x2 = 4)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] d20+3=23 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 9:26:37 AM
The woman tries to hypnotize Axara but the sorceress easily shakes our the attemp. She stays focus and concentrated to ensure that the swarm of spiders keep attacking her, hopefully poisoining her or breaking her concentration.
will Save: 1d20 + 3 = 23
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Thursday December 18th, 2008 11:44:28 AM "Hey big guy! Are you daft? Two combatants on one is only fair if the sky is fair, and the rivers are running parallel to the attackers big toe, of course unless the first stroke of the blade falls on the twilight a fortnight after an eclipse. Well, if you are using Eastern rules of conduct it would be at dawn, but only after the autumnal equinox. So southern rules? What rules of combat are you schooled in? This is why negotiation before engaging in a melee is so important, prevents questions like this springing up at the most in opportune times, wouldn't you agree?
~Rollo casting Hold Person on big guy with the sword (T) : DC:15 ~
Hmrak frowns as the arrow slams into the big guy and not his sword. But, hey, it hit something. [3 hp damage on big guy]
Ducking the arrow from the half elf, the archer decides to join the crowd taking out the spellcaster. Arrows whistle as he lets two arrows fly
[Attack Witch with 2 arrows: atk 1 hits ac 23 for 6 hp damage atk 2 hits (nat 20, crit theat 13, no crit) for 9 hp damage]
[Rapid Shot, Point Blank Shot feats in effect]
Kiel [AC:18 - HP28/34] d20+6=9 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=7 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 6:01:19 PM
Continuing his push on his original target, Kiel tries unsuccessfully to strike his target.
Zeph AC19 HP33 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=19 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=16 ; d6+2=7 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d8+2=9 ; d8=6 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 6:45:28 PM Crud, do I chase the Dark Elf into the tent or help Kiel in melee? I don't think I can reach him in one move, and the Dark Elf might try to jump me from the tent. I have to keep an eye out.
Zeph will look into the tent to make sure the Dark Elf doesn't get the jump on him as he moves to help Kiel. (Spot=19)
Zeph will pull out his rapier as he charges behind the tough man to stab him where it hurts.
Full round action: Charge to square J-11 (which i think is a straight line) while pulling out my rapier (which can be done as part of a move action with a BAB of +1) and stab the man in the back: Hit AC 27, natural 20. Confirm critical attempt =16. (-2AC from flankage with Kiel) Base Damage from Rapier =7. Damage from critical hit=5. Sneak attack damage for being flanked =5 total. Damage total =17.
(As an alternative IF for some reason I can't charge him with my rapier, then I will simply shoot the Tuff man with my bow hit AC 27, confirm crit=16, damage total = 15 or 9 if crit doesn't hit. Then move to square J-9 and pull out rapier and put away bow for my move action. And I will also watch out for the Dark Elf if he tries to ambush me spot=19)
Zeph AC19 HP31 HeroesMundaneItems Thursday December 18th, 2008 6:55:32 PM
(OOC: Correction, my HP is 31 right now and my AC would be temporarily 17 if the Charge works. Also, it would hit AC 29... does the charge bonus apply to crit confirming? If so, then the confirm crit is 18... yeah I forgot to add the charge bonuses)
Selemar Thursday December 18th, 2008 7:32:21 PM
OOC: Can't get srd to work right now
Casts flaming sphere, attempting to scorch the leader. I'll add rolls later
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:29/29] d20+6=23 ; d8+2=9 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 11:17:39 PM
Feyjarl fires his bow at the wizard, (23 to hit) (9 damage).
(OOC I don't understand the map as to which enemy is which. T, L, W, H? So if the wizard is not visible to me, I'll go for Hardin)
DM Kathy d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d3=1 ; Harbin save Hold Person d20+2=8 ; Harbin save poison d20+5=18 ; Ruglio save flamey sphere d20+5=19 ; Ruglio attack d20+5=12 ; Ruglio tumble d20+8=16 ; potion CLW d8+1=7 ; Ghost attack d20+5=21 ; Ghost damage d8+1=9 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 1:34:53 AM Garret slings a stone at the spellcaster, striking her solidly. [OOC: I moved you a bit; otherwise your shot would have been blocked by the tent.
Axara shrugs the Hypnotic Pattern and continues to concentrate on the swarm.
Rollo casts a Hold Person on the tough.
Hmark's two shots bring the spellcaster down.
Kiel continues to swing at the tough.
Zeph fires a shot at the tough, striking him solidly (but not critically). [OOC: You have to charge to the closest square, which would have been J-10, which wouldn't give you the flank, so I chose option 2. Also, I moved you to K-9 instead of J-9 because I figured you didn't want to stand in the campfire and take 2d6 damage. Your choice, of course. :) ]
Selemar casts a Flaming Sphere, placing it in the leader's square.
Feyjarl fires at Harbin, the tough, giving him another solid hit.
Axara's spiders, deprived of their prey, go seeking prey elsewhere. They move to cover Kiel and Harbin, the tough. Kiel takes 2 points of damage! Kiel, make a Fortitude save against poison (DC 11) or lose 1 point of Strength. Also, make a Fortitude save against the swarm's Distraction power (DC 11). If you fail, you are nauseated for 1 round.
Harbin the tough is, alas, held fast by the Hold Person spell.
Ruglio the leader is not harmed by the Flaming Sphere (at least, I assume a save of 19 is sufficient). Denied his flank, he takes a final poke at Kiel and tumbles back toward the half-elf. (He misses)
Only Zeph can see the dark elf grab a vial from a backpack in the tent and down the contents.
The half-elf steps foward and takes a shot at Hmark, hitting him for 9 damage.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP28/34] Friday December 19th, 2008 1:49:30 AM
Kathy, my original target was not this 'tough" fellow, it was Ruglio. My second post I said I continued my attack on the same target yet you have me attacking someone else.
Also, you never did respond to my post and email regarding only giving me 1 attack on the first round for unsheathing a weapon I had stated was never sheathed to begin with.
This is why I have to post these ooc's here, cuz my emails are hardly ever responded to.
So, before I make another post, I need a response from You.
Zeph AC19 HP31 HeroesMundaneItems d20+10=15 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=18 ; d6+2=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 5:21:30 AM
(OOC: That is fine DMKathy. You are quite right to assume I do not wish to be in a fire. I just looked at the map wrong I guess. I think I will make a habit of posting alternative actions, since my actions often depend on other circumstances. Oh the technicalities of being a Rogue. ;)
If that Hold Person spell lasts for a minute or so, we can clean up this fight and tie up the big guy for questioning later... although the leader would probably have the most information. Zeph thinks as he sees his arrow pluck into the back of the now-paralyzed man.
Then Zeph sees the Dark Elf quaff a potion. Undo what I did eh? Zeph thinks as he begins to sneak up behind the Dark Elf.
Option A: If Zeph sees that the Dark Elf does not notice him as he drinks his potion, then Zeph will try to sneak up on him (Hide=15, Move Silent =26) to square L-8 or L-9, depending which is easier to hide around, and stab him in the back before he notices him (Hit AC 13 vs no dex modifier)
Option B: If Zeph sees that the Dark Elf does in fact see him as he drinks his potion, then Zeph will take a five-foot hop to square L-9 and feint (DC 18 sense motive check)as a move action with his Rapier. Then he will attempt to stab him again (Hit AC 13 vs no dex modifier if feint worked).
Damage in either case would be Base 3 + Sneak Attack 10= 13 Damage total.
(OOC: Either way, I doubt a roll of 13 will hit even a no-dex modified opponent. Oh well, thats the rolls. Lastly I have a question, if you crit, do you just roll weapon damage again or do you roll weapon damage plus str modifier? Like if the longbow crit would have hit, do I roll 2d8+4 total or just 2d8+2?)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+8=17 ; d3=2 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 8:23:10 AM
Garret quickly loads up another rock as the battle starts unfolding in front of him. He takes careful aim and lets another bullet fly.
----- Attack roll: 17; Damage: 2
If the woman is still up, he'll take another shot at her. If she's not, he'll shoot at L.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Friday December 19th, 2008 9:01:34 AM
Axara sees the swarm going after Kiel and Harbin "Kiel sorry about the spiders. Swarns are hard to control. Do a coup de grace on the tough guy in front of you if you can "
Still staying concentrated, she addresses Ruglio "Rgulio, you dumb leader, you already lost your spellcaster and your muscle. You are are now underpowered. Do you value your life so little? Last chance to give up."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OOC: DM Kathy, did the swarn attacked Harbin too or just Kiel?
Hmark(ac 18, 13/24hp) d20+10=29 ; d20+10=19 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=3 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 10:01:54 AM
"Urf". Hrmark grunts at the impact of the arrow. Spiders and balls of flame and Axara talking race through his vision. But the chick with the bow is definitely the lad's most serious problem.
He steps to the side, lining up his shot. Red's string hums as the arrows continue to fly.
[5' step to F15. Attack H with two arrows. atk 1 hits ac29 for 7 hp atk 2 hits ac19 for 3 hp]
[Rapid Shot, Point Blank Shot feats in effect]
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d6-1=2 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 11:19:11 AM "Uncouth ruffians giving the noble art of fighting a bad name," Rollo moves up to the big guy now motionless and covered in spiders, and smashes his hammer into the big guys skull. "Your part is played, begone and recast."
Rollo will take his 5 foot step and Coup De Grace the big guy with his hammer for (2x3 for crit) 6 points(go gnome strength), he must make a fort save DC 16 or die. Bwahahahahah!
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d8-1=7 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 2:26:10 PM
OOC: Sorry I rolled the wrong damage for the hook hammer, should be d8 (7x3 =21) He needs to save against 31.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP28/34] Friday December 19th, 2008 6:01:57 PM
*as per the rules, whenever a crit is rolled, its not the damage rolled once times the crit multiplier. It it the damage rolled for each crit multiplier. ie Rollo, instead of 1d8-1=7x3 you would roll 3d8-3 (1d8-1 for each crit X)*
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] 3d8-3=13 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 6:25:29 PM
OOC: Covering all my bases. 13 damage - DC: 23 to avoid death
DM Kathy Sunday December 21st, 2008 9:13:19 PM
[OOC: Sorry, Kiel, I mis-typed your opponent. I did apply your first-round damage to Ruglio (both hits). He is pretty badly hurt, which is why he has tumbled back out of melee.]
DM Kathy Vezd listen d20+7=26 ; Harbin Fort save d20+5=18 ; Vezd attack d20+4=11 ; Ruglio attack d20+7=12 ; Ghost attack d20+5=14 ; Swarm damage d6=1 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 12:20:23 AM
Vezd, the dark elf, did not see Zeph; he was too intent on his task. You attempt to sneak up on him. Unfortunately, he hears you coming and whirls at the last second. Your strike does not hit.
Garret fires a sling at Ruglio, the leader, and hits solidly.
Hmark fires back at the half-elf, wounding him in turn.
Rollo calmly steps over and clonks the big guy on the head. Or possibly on the kneecap. :) Either way, Harbin the tough collapses like a ton of bricks.
Axara continues to concentrate. [OOC: The spiders attacked Harbin, too.]
Vezd, the dark elf, yanks out his longsword and takes a sudden swipe at Zeph, but misses. Ruglio the leader, seeing the opportunity, moves over and also attacks Zeph. He also misses.
The half-elf snaps another shot at Hmark, missing, then takes cover behind a tree.
The spiders move forward, now covering both Kiel and Rollo. Each takes 1 point of damage! Each of you, make a Fortitude save against poison (DC 11) or lose 1 point of Strength. Also, make a Fortitude save against the swarm's Distraction power (DC 11). If you fail, you are nauseated for 1 round.
For those of you confused by the combat map, I had originally placed the characters before you knew their names. I therefore used designators rather than names. I did not change them after you met everybody, for fear of confusing things still further. Your opponents are:
Ruglio, the Leader (L) Harbin, the Tough (T) (dead) Lia, the Wizard (W) (down) Ghost, the Half-elf (H) Vezd, the Dark elf (D)
Kiel [AC:18 - HP28/34] d20+7=9 ; d3=2 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+4=11 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 2:52:25 AM
moving from h11 to j8 failed first fort check, losing 1 str. succeeded second fort check.
Moving in behind Ruglio opposite of Zeph, Kiel raises his two-bladed sword up, and with a top left to bottom right motion, he swings, connecting solidly. *hit ac 22, rolled 20+2(flanking due to Zeph)* *damage of 11*
You should of taken our deal. Your silence will be our answer to your patron.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+3=11 ; d3=2 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 7:56:49 AM
Garret watches the battle wind down as their opponents fall. He sees that the leader is still not going to give up, so he takes careful aim to ensure that he doesn't hit his friends. At the last moment, Zeph steps into his line of sight, so he pulls the sling down and the stone flies into the ground a good distance from the combatants.
----- To Hit Adjusted by -4 for firing into combat. Hit AC 12, Damage 2
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] 2d4+2=7 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 9:23:57 AM
Axara sees that the swarn has run out of ennemies and is attacking her companions.
She dismisses the spell, open to end it this turn to limit the damages to Rollo and Kiel.
"Sorry about the spiders guys. They will be gone very soon.[b]"
"[b]And Ruglio, you could have tasted my kiss but you will now taste my bite"
She unleashes her magical energy dart, striking the leafer 3 times.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stop concentrating and tries to dispell the swarm is possible. Cast Magic Missile on the leader. If he is already down, will strike the drow. Damages: 2d4+2 = 7
Spells: 0 6/6; 1 6/7; 2 3/4
Zeph AC19 HP31 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=20 ; d20+8=27 ; d6+2=7 ; 2d6=10 ; d20+10=21 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 10:09:44 AM
Zeph blocks the swipe from the Dark Elf with his shield and then his eyes go wide as he turns to parry Ruglio's rapier with his own.
Not good. Zeph thinks briefly until he sees Kiel flank Ruglio with him.
"Good show there. My attacks are always more effective when the enemy is sufficiently distracted." Zeph says, with a bit of an awkward smile on his face as he lunges for the flanked man's vital organs.
Option A: IF Ruglio is not taken down by Kiel's attacks and Axara's magic missile, then Zeph will attempt to stab him in a critical spot, using Kiel's flanking as a sneak attack opportunity.(Hit AC 22, Damage =17 total, 10 from sneak attack). (22 was from the +2flanking bonus) Then, move action will be to tumble to square N-8 (Tumble check=21, success, no AOO)
Option B: IF Ruglio drops from Kiel's and Axara's attacks, then Zeph will Feint as a move action to the Dark Elf (DC 27) and then make an attack, hit AC of 20, un-dex modified if the Feint worked. Damage total =17, 10 from sneak attack if feint worked. And Zeph will say something like, "You would be wise to do some investigation on potential employers before agreeing to risking your life." Instead of saying the "sufficiently distracted" comment.
Feyjarl (Zeph/Addison subbing)AC18 HP29 HeroesMundaneItems d20+7=25 ; d100=92 ; d8+2=6 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 2:43:41 PM
Feyjarl moves as far as can to get a clear shot at the Half-Elf with his composite longbow. (Hit AC 25. %Miss due to concealment is 50% right? I rolled 92, PCs do highs not lows right? If so, then BING) Damage =6.
(Also, I was wondering since I didn't post for Feyjarl last round if he could move closer to the target last turn? Like around F-13. Then this turn he could move to about D-8 and draw his sword after he shoots his bow this round)
The half elf tries to duck behind a tree. "Oh, I don't think so," Hmark murmurs.
The young archer moves to the side to clear his field of view. Just in time to catch sight of the half-elf dodging a crossbow bolt. "You got all kinds of problems, doncha?" he murmurs again, sending an arrow his way.
[Move to C10, attack H. hit ac29 for 5 hp damage]
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] d20+3=18 ; d3=1 ; d20+3=12 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 12:45:50 AM
Cast Summon Monster II on K7 - Celestial Eagle and has it attack Ruglio. To Hit: 18 - 1 damage To Hit: 12 - 1 damage
(disregard 1d3, my aim was off)
~sorry no time to embelish~
DM Kathy Vezd sense motive d20+3=18 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 12:46:21 AM Kiel strides over and slashes Ruglio across the abdomen, drawing blood.
Garret attempts to sling a stone at him and misses.
Axara's magical shot, however, cannot miss. Two glowing beads of energy strike him squarely, and he drops.
Zeph throws a head fake at the dark elf, catching him moving in the wrong direction. The dark elf falls.
Feyjarl and Hmark both fire at the half-elf, and both hit. He, too, goes down.
Your foes have fallen.
The same cannot be said of the spider swarm, which continues creeping about, mindlessly searching for somebody to chew on. [Sorry, Axara, the spell is not dismissable] After a few seconds, however, they disappear. The campsite is quiet.
Zeph AC19 HP31 HeroesLoot3 d20=12 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 1:06:43 AM
Zeph begins to walk about the mercenary band, collecting weapons, armor, and valuables from them, counting in his head and eying Ruglio's rapier, trying to find signs as to whether its better than his own. (OOC: I have another loot list up and ready for information to input.)
"You guys know my vote: take our spoils, hog-tie the group, save whoever we can from the clutches of death with either Rollo's superb healing ability or bandages to stop their bleeding... then we drop them off at a local Jail cell? There has to be one around this populated road, or we could leave them tied up outside one of those inns. Zeph says, hoping his suggestion is the best course of action as he pulls out some bandages to attempt to stop the Wizardly woman's bleeding first.
"Although we do need more information. Perhaps we should wake up Ruglio after tying him up and ask some questions about his... employer." Zeph says, wondering if Ruglio or one of the others would be best to question.
(Heal check=12. Use rope to tie them up if the group agrees =22)
Kiel [AC:18 - HP28/34] d20+5=6 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+5=21 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 1:47:24 AM Upon the end of battle, Kiel takes in the scene. Seeing the scrounger doing what he does best, kiel rips a piece of cloth off Ruglio's still form, cleans Gloombringer and tosses the bloody rag onto the campfire.
Bury the dead, clean up the camp, we will stay here tonight since they were kind enough to find us a suitable spot and the tent is already set for her ladyship.
Looks around to seeif anything or anyone is lurking about. Listen: 6 Search: 25 Spot: 21
And with that said Kiel walks out near the road, gethering the reigns of all the horses and brings them back to the camp. And proceeds to calm the ones that are not accustomed to the smell of blood, and tends to them. Getting them bedded for the night. Handle Animal: 21
And after all is said and done, and again setting up his camp near Phoenix, Kiel drifts off to sleep, getting up in time for his last watch shift.
Selemar d20+3=6 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 7:25:40 AM
Selemar goes over to the falling wizardess and does a half-assed job of stabilizing her
Heal 6
the dice have no love for Selemar
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:19 HP:17/17] d20+5=9 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+14=17 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 8:13:33 AM
Seeing everyone in camp relax, Garret slowly moves his sling to his side and stay silent. He moves his head just barely and scans the area for others. He looks up, checking the branches to ensure that there's no other spies about and listens carefully to determine if there is any messenger from the enemy group that leaves the site of the battle.
Satisfied that there is not, he quietly creeps into the camp from the trees. When he arrives in the middle of the campsite, he stands up and looks around and says, "It is indeed a shame that there have to be those who would kill over such a simple matter. A 'banana' I guess it's been called. Or perhaps it's a book of some great magical power, as has been implied. No matter, I suppose. You folks set up here, if you like, I'll head out and take first watch to ensure that someone else does not do to us what we just did to them."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 9:29:47 AM
Axara shakes her head in disbelief at Zeph and Selemar "I believe you need to reconsider you actions. We tried to negotiate with them and we ended us fighting. They lost. They die. If you save them and being them to jail, on what ground do you want the jailer to keep them? To try to buy a book? To react when we attacked first? Also, there might be a bounty on our head as that woman saw us kill a tied Sebastian. We might be the ones going to jail. They had a chance. They blew it. They die. End of discussion. You saw what happened to the bandits we tried to save. We tried to tell the mthe danger of the book. They did not care. It is dangerous to keep them alive as they will be able to tell their patron how we fight and our stategic approach. The less they know about us, the higher we have a chance not to bury any of us. It might be cruel but my goal is to find a way to eliminate the banana. Anything that goes between me and that is taking a risk on his life."
She approaches the woman that Selemar tried to heal. She looks for her spell components pouch as well as any scroll, potion, wands or anything magical. Then she pulls out her dagger. I am sorry . She close her eyes and bury the dagger deep in the woman throat.
She cleans the dagger on the woman clothes and moves away to set up her tent. "I do not have much of an appetite tonight. I need to rest alone in my tent."
If any of the heroes does a listen check, he will believe that he hears sobbing.
She will take her turn in the watch with Kiel, looking sad but determined.
Edited per player request. --Al
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] 2d8+4=16 ; d8+4=10 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 3:05:13 PM
Rollo thanks Chief Splendidfeather before he pops out of existence, then turns his attention to the trifle of the spider bites.
~Trading Resistance for Cure Minor Wounds to heal the one point of damage~
"So, there should be a big bag of gold around here somewhere, or these people were really a den of liars." Rollo looks around at his companions, and notices the young archer has sustained some injuries. "Looks like you got a bit of a scratch there.The fae shall mend your wounds."
~Trading Shatter for Cure Moderate Wounds healing 16hp~
"Why so glum? We were victorious today in righteous battle. None entered blindly" Rollo strolls over to Cornelius and pulled the new wand from a saddle bag."They would all be happy to trade places with you. So do not spit in their eyes by regretting that you have what they so desperately want."
~Using wand of cure light wounds on Kiel healing 10hp of damage~
Rollo will stand his turn in the watch rotation.
Kiel [AC:18 - HP34/34] Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 3:43:51 PM
Embraces the warmth from the heal. Thanks Rollo. Then rolls back over and resumes sleeping.
DM Kathy Wednesday December 24th, 2008 1:03:32 AM Zeph begins moving about the campsite, gathering and identifying the gear.
Kiel suggests staying at the campsite, and begins setting up to stay the night.
Garret drops a gentle hint that perhaps he should know a little more about what's going on.
Selemar tries to stabilize the wizard, but Axara, with a different strategy in mind, cuts the woman's throat.
Rollo heals his companions.
Zeph finds that the bandits (or whatever) had decent gear. Only the spellcasters, of course, will be able to tell whether any of it is magical. For now, the greatest treasure appears to be the sack of 6,000 gold pieces you find in one of the tents.
Of your former foes, two are definitely dead (Harbin the tough and Lia the wizard). The others still lie where they fell. The battlefield already smells a bit, and it is a warm evening. The corpses will not get any fresher overnight, though perhaps everyone is too tired to care.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Wednesday December 24th, 2008 9:03:33 AM
Axara during her watch will cast a deect magic to identify any magical items.
She will ask Kiel, her co watcher "Do we give the Sebastian treatment to the 3 not dead yet? I wait hate to wake up and have Ruglio put a blade on my throat because we did not finish him not. I'll finish him if you finish the drow and the half-elf.
OOC: DM Kathy, did the wizard had anything magical other than her spell book?
Kiel [AC:18 - HP34/34] Wednesday December 24th, 2008 11:54:32 AM
Listening to Axara, Kiel just stares blankly at her. After a few minutes his blank look goes to a you just don't get it do you look.
After what seems like an eternity, but rather a few minutes more in which Axara seems to see Kiel having a battle within himself.
Phoenix manages to free himself from the line and walks over to Kiel, nudging him with his nose.
Turning, Kiel sees his friend and just stands there, looking into his friends' eyes.
Phoenix snorts once, then twice. And Kiel responds by patting his friend on the side of his neck saying: I know friend, they have been showing me the same thing too. I agree.
Kiel then walks over to his bedding and starts rolling everything up, packing his belongings, oblivious to anything or anyone around him. Then he saddles Phoenix and places his gear securely on to him, and puts Gloombringer in its holder.
Walking over to Axara he says: Search yourself. Feel out your soul. Become, who you are destined to be. I love you. I always have and always will.
And with that said, (and Im sure Axara stands there flabbergasted) Kiel mounts up, nods to her, and spurs Phoenix off, back the way the group just came.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 24/24] Wednesday December 24th, 2008 12:48:20 PM
Axara stands there, mouth opened in shock, completely flabbergasted. She looks at Kiel with a look of comprehension in her eyes. She is speechless, completely not expecting such a confession from Kiel. She looks at him in disbelief as he starts riding away. Ideas, images, concepts are getting all confused in her head as Kiel leaves. "This is the first time that a man attracted to me as not try to take me by force or by treachery or by flattery. I do not remember someone genuinely said they loved me. Not sure it ever happened "
Finally she comes to her sense and yells "Kiel! Kiel, come back! Please come back!" She starts yelling and kicking the companions on the ground sleeping "Wake up, Wake up .. Kiel is leaving .... "
Rollo[AC:21 HP:37/37] Wednesday December 24th, 2008 5:15:37 PM
Rollo assures the book is still where he left it, seeing that it is he mumblings, "Then that is his choice."
Rollo sits up, someone else should man the watch in his stead.
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