DM Kathy d20+4=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=13 ; Monday January 25th, 2010 12:46:23 AM Donovan and Yelena make quick work of tying up the Held foot soldier. He is not going anywhere, even after the spell wears off.
Zeph casts Grease in front of the fleeing horse. It goes down in a heap, but fortunately avoids serious injury. The horseman manages a soft fall, avoiding injury to himself. He takes a sling stone from Garret but continues fleeing on foot as the horse struggles to try to rise. It fails, and is still on the ground, neighing in panic.
Yelena Monday January 25th, 2010 8:53:32 AM
"We have captured one of them, don't bother pulling your punches!" Yelena shouts to Zeph and Garret. "Donovan, since we have this one secured, would you please begin field-stripping for valuables? We are mounted, so take their armor as well. I will keep watch on our friend here."
Donovan {AC:22 ~ HP:35/52, Bless, Bull Strength, Prayer} Monday January 25th, 2010 10:10:50 AM
Does as Yelena requests.
Cambar (HP38, AC25) d20+9=14 ; d10+3=12 ; Monday January 25th, 2010 1:44:34 PM
Cambar charges after the fleeing enemy, hoping to strike him down. A charge attack with her bastard sword (she dropped her lance earlier in the battle), no shield, two handed. Hits AC14 for 12.
As she races, she laughs and shouts to Donovan, "Cuz, get a horse!"
DM Kathy d20+4=13 ; d20+4=6 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2010 12:19:16 AM
At Yelena's direction, Donovan begins gathering valuables from the fallen. He finds that all of the attackers had quality weapons and armor, masterwork at least. He begins gathering them together.
Meanwhile, Cambar attempts to run down the fleeing horseman, now on foot. (Because apparantly, Cayzle wants me to miss the end-of-adventure deadline we both agreed on. :) ) Her longsword swings wide of its target, however.
Seeing his pursuit, the remaining soldier changes direction, turning off the road and fleeing through broken and uneven ground. Cambar is unable to charge because of the terrain.
The man's horse is still thrashing madly in the grease, whinnying in terror.
Zeph AC28 HP 42/42 (Shield, Prot from Evil, Prayer, Combat Exp +2) Loot d20+13=33 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2010 12:50:47 AM
Zeph feels bad for the horse.
But decides he should pursue the man, he screams "We will catch you and kill you unless you come here NOW. I have a message for your master! I promise no harm will come to you if you give yourself up and deliver our message!" Zeph shouts as he runs after the man
(Bluff check = 33. Natural 20... evil smile..)
Cambar (HP38, AC25) d20+9=20 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2010 7:28:30 AM
OOC to Kathy: LOL! Sorry! I'm dense! As dense as the underbrush this fellow is disappearing into!
Cambar gives up the chase. "Let him go! He can tell those idiots in black not to bug us any more."
She heads back to help with the loot, including the horses. She helps pull the thrashing horse out of the Grease, calming it. Handle Animal 20.
Yelena Tuesday January 26th, 2010 8:55:44 AM
"Let him go, we have this fellow right here who I am sure is eager to please his new friends." She lightly thumps him on the chest with her morningstar, "Aren'tcha?"
Yelena calls to Cambar as she comes back, "So you seem to have encountered these sort of brigands before, what do you usually do with them? Interrogation? Humiliation? Execution? A little bit of everything? Maim them and send them back to their master? Or haul them to town to be interrogated, humiliated, and executed by local constabulary?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:26 HP:25/25] Tuesday January 26th, 2010 8:57:48 AM
Garret starts after the fleeing man, but when he disappears into the heavy brush, Garret turns back to the others. Seeing Cambar help the horse, Garret turns his attention to the tied up man. "You know, I don't know we'll get much out of this guy. 1 gold says he tells us that he was hired by some guy to kill us and that's all he knows."
Donovan {AC:22 ~ HP:35/52, Bless, Bull Strength, Prayer} Tuesday January 26th, 2010 2:56:09 PM
Now that I am done collecting their stuff, how's about one of you wiggly folks lay me some healing. Would preeshiate it.
Yelena 2d8+5=15 ; d20+11=18 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2010 3:32:08 PM
"The Lawgiver's blessing upon you." Yelena touches Donovan's shoulder and imparts holy energy to him, binding his wounds. She smiles, "You have to be more careful when playing with children who are rough, Donovan."
Cure Moderate Wounds on Donovan for 15 HP.
Her smile fades as she looks back upon the bandit. She walks over slowly and rests the head of her morningstar against his shoulder. She leans in close and whispers into his ear. Her voice is flat and her words come out slowly, "We will become close, you and I, after tonight. You are a strong man, a man used to violence, but you are not ready for what I will do to you. There will be no bargaining, no quarter, no debate. No silly cat and mouse as you try to deceive me. Because I will not ask you questions. I will hurt you, that is all. I will hurt you tenfold what you tried to do this day. And after I have broken you and you beg to be killed, to be spared, then is when you will tell me everything. We will be as close as brother and sister, and it will make finally killing you all the more painful, because I will know you as well as you know yourself." Yelena leans back, looking him in the eye, "Do you want to me know you?" A small, slow smile crosses her face and she stops whispering, "Tell you what, Garret, I will give you a gold piece for each bone I have to break. It will help me to avoid going too fast in becoming close to my new brother."
Intimidate check 18, plus whatever circumstance modifiers you feel appropriate.
Zeph AC28 HP 42/42 (Shield, Prot from Evil, Prayer, Combat Exp +2) Loot Wednesday January 27th, 2010 12:33:09 AM
Zeph does not heed his friend's calls to leave the fleeing man alone and keeps up the ruse of his bluff.
DM Kathy Wednesday January 27th, 2010 12:33:25 AM Zeph hurls threats, but the fleeing horseman chooses to ignore them. Soon he is out of sight.
Cambar turns her attentions to the horse. She is able to calm the beast and help it to its feet. It stands, trembling, clearly uncertain about what is happening.
Yelena offers some healing to Donovan (and presumably to anybody else who needs it).
You begin questioning the man you captured. You learn nothing new from him. These soldiers were more mercenaries from the group known as the "Sons of Shadow." They have been hired by some king (your prisoner does not know his name) to stop some adventurers so the king can get some book he's keen on. General Calleron's the one who knows the details, but the General wasn't with this group. Basically, these are more of the same guys you fought in the wyvern's lair and on the road to Cinnamon Valley.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 Loot Wednesday January 27th, 2010 4:03:34 AM
Zeph shrugs at the man's resistance to a nat 20 bluff check.
He walks over to Yelena as his spells begin to dissipate around him and he relaxes.
"Well... I'm sure he got the picture of the message I was going to give him." Zeph says as he wraps his spiked chain around his shoulder like a length of garden hose.
"Yeah... I was actually going to give him a message, wasn't even going to touch him. Was even going to give him a pat on the back... I'm serious guys." ..... if anyone looks at him funny.
"So, the ever pressing question of what to do with captive people? I vote we drop him off at the next town and let the constabulary prosecute him. They know what's best."
(OOC: Hey, DMKathy, can I change my alignment from Neutral Good to Lawful Good? I think its a good stich)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:26 HP:25/25] Wednesday January 27th, 2010 7:02:22 AM
"Yes, let's be on our way quickly, before they can dispatch more men for us. And perhaps we should be a bit more on guard, as the next group might not be so open about their intentions."
Yelena Wednesday January 27th, 2010 9:33:15 AM
"Last time I checked, banditry was wide open to vigilante justice, but taking him to the local guard is good enough for me." Yelena strips the prisoner down to a loincloth, then ties his hands together with rawhide and secures the line to her saddle. "Let's be off!"
Donovan {AC:22 ~ HP:52/52} Wednesday January 27th, 2010 10:51:49 AM
Loads the packhorse with the stuff gained from the mercs, then, after securing the lead line, mounts his steed and begins moving off with the others. On edge due in part to the previous conflict. Expecting more.
DM Kathy Thursday January 28th, 2010 1:32:41 AM
You tie up your prisoner, and lead him to the next town without further incident. The townsfolk view the spectacle with open astonishment: adventurers riding into town, leading a battered, dispirited man by his bound hands.
The town is too small to have an official constabulary, but the elders consent to take your prisoner off your hands and arrange for his trial.
Doubtless the legend of this strange day will be handed down for generations to come.
You continue on your journey. Mornings are often foggy now, and sunset comes earlier at night. You still have plenty of daylight for travel, though, and temperatures remain pleasant. As you ride past fields and towns, you can see that more and more farmers are beginning their harvest. The season has turned.
You reach Cinnamon Valley without further incident.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 Loot Thursday January 28th, 2010 3:21:13 AM
Zeph is happy that the group decided to give the man over to the authorities.
When Cinnamon Valley is reached, Zeph says, "So. You guys ever met an accomplished witch?" talking to Donovan and Cambar, the newish companions.
When the group gets to the door, Zeph will knock proudly, ready to give the Opal Sword hidden in his backpack over to the wonderful lady.
He will also shave finally.
Zeph will whisper to Donovan Highlight to display spoiler: {, "Is your cousin available? I'm very impressed by her combat abilities."}
Donovan {AC:22 ~ HP:52/52} Thursday January 28th, 2010 10:10:46 AM
Bellows out a roaring laughter after Zeph whispers to him. I doubt its just her combat abilities that inspired that question. Giving his cousin a sly wink.
Donovan walks off, laughing still, leading the animals to the stables. After tending to them he puts his gear up in the room at the inn that I am sure the group has aquired for their frequent stays, freshens up, eats a little, then goes back to the Lady's house for their debriefing.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:26 HP:25/25] d20+5=25 ; d20+13=31 ; Thursday January 28th, 2010 11:05:48 AM
Garret follows along, enjoying the walk through the countryside. When they arrive near the door, he wonders out loud, "You know, we keep getting intercepted on our way back here. I wonder how long it will be before the bad guys figure out that this is our base on meet us here."
He looks around, suspiciously, as they approach the door.
Spot:25; Listen: 31
Yelena Thursday January 28th, 2010 12:28:38 PM
Yelena takes the chance to freshen herself as well, washing dust and dirt from her clothes and putting on her best tabard for meeting the Lady. She stows her gear at the inn and makes her way over.
Cambar (HP38, AC25) Thursday January 28th, 2010 2:44:10 PM
Cambar scowls at the joking, then grins. "Boys, boys!" she says.
She goes with the group to deliver the sword ... but she is alert for trouble!
DM Kathy Friday January 29th, 2010 1:24:03 AM
You make your way safely to Dulcet's manor in the purple twilight. Madam Dulcet has the door open before you can knock. "Welcome back!" she says. "Did you find it?" When she sees the sword, she smiles. "Good. Are you fit to travel further this evening? I want to finish this as quickly as possible. The sooner that tome is destroyed, the better."
As she speaks, Dulcet bustles about, gathering various items she needs, putting on a long velvet cloak.
"I want to go to Witchspawn," she says. "The strongest ley lines in the area run through there, and my magic will be at its most potent. We can be there in a few hours if we do not dawdle."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:26 HP:25/25] Friday January 29th, 2010 8:01:11 AM
"I agree, let this be done before another group of bad guys attacks us -- this time with a larger crowd!"
Donovan {AC:22 ~ HP:52/52} Friday January 29th, 2010 10:05:02 AM
With a sigh Donovan goes back to the inn, retrieves his gear, then to the stables retrieving the horses, then returns to the manor. {puts on his armor}
Cambar (HP38, AC25) Friday January 29th, 2010 5:08:44 PM
Cambar is ready and excited about delivering the sword and getting this infamous book destroyed. She rides along, alert and ready for trouble.
Zeph AC20 HP 42/42 Loot Friday January 29th, 2010 5:58:54 PM "Um, sure, we can go. It would be nice to prepare some spells on the first night of rest though. Also, I would like to stop and talk to my former foster father for a few minutes" Zeph requests of Dulcet
If granted, Zeph will stop by Marko Clemso's tannery and talk with him about his adventures, his hawkmen tatoos and piercings, and reasons why he hates undead.
Yelena Friday January 29th, 2010 7:13:22 PM
OOC: Could we assume that a few days passed between the bandit attack and arriving in Cinnamon Valley? That way we could prepare new spells.
Yelena touches her two first fingers to her forehead and nods slightly, "I am ready and waiting, Lady. Let us purge this evil from the Wold."
DM Kathy Saturday January 30th, 2010 4:05:57 AM
[Yes. I meant to convey that several days had passed. You are all healed, and have new spells prepped.]
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