ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Thursday September 16th, 2010 7:13:49 PM
Maikill and Zeoll talk about gardening and falconry.
Bosk weighs in on the nature of the new villain you are facing. He tells Beriohtian that Glittertooth's warehouse is not particularly near the one in which other victims were found, but then again, it is not very far. Maybe a half a mile.
Ransy asks how the group should tackle the situation, and suggests a direct approach.
It is early afternoon, and Hererrt arrives. Assuming you fill him in on the lead, he is eager to explore it and full of praise for Bosk. "Excellent sleuthing, friend!"
Next step?
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 31 of 31 Spells Thursday September 16th, 2010 8:58:49 PM
ooc: Any objections to selling the scrolls?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Thursday September 16th, 2010 9:10:22 PM
Beriothian lets Bosk fill in Hererrt on his findings (after all, Bosk did the leg work). He checks to make sure he is prepared for the days events, then suggests they make their way toward the warehouse.
ooc:I say go ahead and sell them
Maikill HP 39/39, AC 17 Thursday September 16th, 2010 11:57:43 PM We need go find girl now, I like Ransy plan. Tell them we need talk girl, if they no let us we fight them. Simple is good.
ooc: sell the scrolls, I need the cash
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 35 /35 Friday September 17th, 2010 8:42:14 AM
ooc: no objection to selling them.
If there's no objection to my plan, let's go and put it in action. Maikill, will you stand guard at the back of the building and catch anyone trying to flee?
Maikill HP 39/39, AC 17 Friday September 17th, 2010 9:27:49 AM Ok, but I probably miss fight. I do what you want though.
Maikill will guard the back of the building
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Friday September 17th, 2010 6:31:05 PM Maikill, I think you should stay with the group instead of heading to the back of the building. We are more likely to need your axe when we enter. Besides, it sounds like this guy is dangerous enough that if he does try to flee you won't be able to stop him on your own.
ooc: Also, not to get too much into metagaming, but if there is a fight it could leave Maykill doing absolutely nothing for a week or two. It might make more sense to have Zeoll's 3hp track anyone fleeing from the sky (I don't know anything about animal companions though).
Maikill HP 39/39, AC 17 Friday September 17th, 2010 11:06:08 PM
With a confused look on his face, Maikill says:
Okay, I stay with you. Fight bad man if he want fight. I think I say before though, leader good idea. Maikill get confused easy, leader maybe help me know what do.
Maikill will stay with the group as they confront the warehouse owner.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 31 of 31 Spells Sunday September 19th, 2010 2:51:29 PM Beri's right, we should all stay together. I don't think this guy will run, if he does he is a coward and no gang in mud town is going to respect someone who runs from a fight. It would just encourage other gangs to attack hims.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Monday September 20th, 2010 8:06:52 AM
The discussion turns to tactics, and as you walk toward the neighborhood of the warehouse, you decide on a simple approach.
The neighborhood is run down even for Mudtown. The "street" is just mud. The buildings run down. The people you see are furtive, and keep their eyes down as they hurry by.
At first, Maikill is to guard the back, but then the consensus is that he should come with the main group.
Herrert, however, says that his stealth skills put him at a disadvantage at times like this, and he will sneak around and see if there even is a rear door.
Per suggestion, Zeoll uses a speak with animals spell and sets his new eagle to circling the warehouse.
It is a big building, one story, maybe 60 feet by 80 feet. There is a loading dock for wagons on one side, and a main door right on the street. The mail door has a small sliding panel in it, which can be opened for discussion without opening the door.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 35 /35 Monday September 20th, 2010 5:30:44 PM
Ransy walks up to the main door, knocks on it, waits for the small sliding panel to open, and asks: "Hi, we're here to see Tallie. Can we talk to her please?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 d20+9=19 ; d20+9=25 ; Monday September 20th, 2010 8:49:04 PM
Beriothian hopes that the kidnappers don't panic and kill Tallie at hearing Ransy blurt out there purpose at the warehouse. His scans the street for signs of an attack and listens to hear what may be going on behind the door.
d20+9=19 d20+9=25
Maikill HP 39/39, AC 17 d20+7=11 ; Monday September 20th, 2010 9:25:35 PM
Maikill stands back 30 feet in direct line of the door, ready to break open the door if he hears the girl in trouble.
listen 11
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Monday September 20th, 2010 9:42:26 PM
ooc: posting for Bosk
Bosk stands to the side of the door way, out of view of the little window but leaving the entrance easily withing his mammoth reach.
ooc: can you tell us if Herrert is with us or is still scouting?
Zeoll d20+12=26 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2010 7:53:50 AM
Zeoll, standing next to Ransy, adds his voice to the paladin's, speaking firmly but politely. Diplomacy 26.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Tuesday September 21st, 2010 12:07:05 PM
At Gary's Warehouse
Hererrt chose not to accompany you. He said he would go look for and cover other exits. Zeoll's eagle is circling overhead.
At the door, Ransy, with Beriothian and Zeoll right behind, knock and wait for a response. The panel slides away, and a human says, "Yeah?" Ransy asks for Tallie, and Zeoll backs him up. Maikill stands behind, and Bosk, to the side.
Behind the man, it looks like there is a medium-size room beyond him.
"Wait a minute," says the man, who slides the panel shut.
And about a minute later, there is a click, and the door swings open. Inside, you see a room 15 feet wide and 25 feet long. At the far end is a closed curtain. In front of the curtain (20 feet from Ransy) is a man sitting on a chair. His clothes are flashy and expensive. You see his glittering teeth as he smiles and says, "Come on in! Let's talk!"
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 35 /35 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2010 3:34:27 PM
Does Ransy recognize the voice of the man, perhaps a memory which was repressed earlier when he was locked in a warehouse?
Ransy steps inside, but stops at 15 feet from the man. He is rich, but that doesn't count in his favor, in Ransy's view. He suspects this wealth wasn't earned lawfully. Ransy says: "Well thank you sir! As I said, we're looking for a girl named Tallie. We heard that she might be working here. But frankly, I wouldn't know what kind of work a young woman might be doing here. Perhaps you, sir, can enlighten me? But anyway, I would like to speak to her. It's an urgent matter, urgent to some people who miss her very much. I mean, how would you like it if someone close to you disappeared suddenly, without leaving a word, a note, a sign, or anything at all? Wouldn't that cause some alarm to your otherwise comfortable character? Now I'm not accusing anybody. I wouldn't dream of suspecting people without good reason. There might be a perfectly good reason for her sudden disappearance. Nevertheless, I would like to find out what happened." Diplomacy = 19.
While the others have their say, Ransy tries to detect evil through the curtain behind the man.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 d20+9=19 ; d20+5=23 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2010 9:40:06 PM
Beriothian cautiously enters the room, scanning along the walls and curtain for any signs they are walking into a trap. As he listens for the second time as every detail of their goal is relayed to what is likely Tallie's kidnapper, along with a few thinly veiled accusations, Beri makes a mental note to explain to him the finer points of not running head first into danger. After Ransy has his say and starts casting spells Beri begins to speak to their lavishly dressed host.
Please excuse the Paladin, he is young and has not yet learned to show the proper respect to men of high standing, such as yourself. We are indeed looking for a young lady who we have heard may be under your care at the moment. If you can spare a few minutes we would like to talk to you about escorting her back to her parents.
Spot = 19 Diplomacy = 23
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Tuesday September 21st, 2010 9:57:03 PM
Search checks, if you are searching. But you only get a round or two before other things happen.
Maikill HP 39/39, AC 17 d20+6=7 ; d20+5=19 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2010 10:10:40 PM
Maikill walks in with some apprehension, this isn't going at all like he expected. He walks along the right hand wall and puts his hand to the curtain, feeling the fabric.
"This nice, where you buy good cloth. Maybe I need some for my room, I just build own room. This look nice."
He looks around, hoping to spot any signs of an enemy on the other side of the curtain. If nothing else, he plans on being close at hand if combat begins.
listen 7 spot 19
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 31 of 31 Spells d20+4=20 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2010 10:51:56 PM
Bosk also moves forward with Ransy and likewise stops 15 feet away from the man. Bosk delibertly keeps his hands away from his weapons and does his best to look non threatening. He is too calm and has no visible guards, there must be pleanty hidden behind the curtain. As he thinks this he keeps his eye open for any sign of an attack or trap. If about to be attacked he will draw his weapon (free action) and inform his commrades in case he can hit them before they hit him (Take his AoO).
Spot = 20
Readied Actions Draw Weapon if about to be attacked.
Zeoll Tuesday September 21st, 2010 11:11:59 PM
The liontaur follows along, wondering what he has gotten himself into.
I suppose I should list my spells for the day.
Druid Spells
Level 0: Cure Minor Wounds x2, Guidance Level 1: Cure Light Wounds, Speak With Animals
Bard Spells
0 of 3 Level 0 spells used 0 of 1 Level 1 spell used
Bard Music: 2
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 8:21:03 AM
Here's a map. Turn to come. Hold off posting.
Ransy steps in, asks the man about Tallie, and then detects evil. There is evil, yes.
Beri follows, looking around. He sees that there are several wood panels in the wall, about three feet off the floor, about 1 ft wide by 3 ft high. Then Beriothian picks up the thread of the conversation when Ransy pauses to sense evil.
Maikill walks right on up past the first two and starts fingering the curtain.
Maikill only, please Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a Will save vs DC11. If you make the save, then highlight the next spoiler. If you fail the save, then (A) You find the material entirely ordinary, and (B) you do not realize that you had to make a save. Don't mention that to anyone.}
Maikill only, please Highlight to display spoiler: {You see right through the curtain! It is some kind of magic trick! There is a set of metal bars where the "curtain" was, and there are two men behind the bars, five feet from you! One has a bow. The other looks just like the guy on the chair ... wait! The guy on the chair is also a trick! You can draw a weapon and attack through the bars for your next action -- with no penalty if you have a stabbing weapon, but if you attack with a blunt or slashing weapon then they have some cover vs your attacks.}
Bosk and Zeoll crowd in, making the room very crowded. Bosk readies an action to draw a weapon.
OOC: I had to take some liberties to get you all to fit. If you have a problem with my placement of your PC, then go ahead and tell me so.
Enemies:
At first the man sitting on the chair grins as Ransy and Beri stop 15 feet from him and have their say. "Well, that's all you want, eh? Maybe we can work out a deal ..."
But them Maikill steps right up and starts fingering the curtain! And the taurs crowd in, pushing everyone practically into the man's lap! The man seems nonplussed! Then he says, "Attack!"
Four of the panels, two on each side, open briefly -- long enough for an arrow to fly out -- and then close.
That's four flatfooted arrow attacks on Zeoll, Bosk, Ransy, and Beri. Those attacks hit ...
Zeoll - AC 12 for 8 Bosk - AC 7 for nothing Ransy - AC 11 for 9 Beri - AC 14 for 7
An arrow flies out through the curtain at Maikill, hitting AC 24 for 21 if flat-footed, 8 if not. Maikill, if you were given permission to read the second spoiler, then you are not flat-footed.
The man on the chair pulls out a wand and says a magic word. It seems to give him an aura -- maybe some defensive spell.
That's the end of the surprise round. You guys can act next, for the top of Round One.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 35 /35 d20+5=10 ; d10+5=6 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 5:14:16 PM
Ransy thinks: I thought the plan was to give the man some time to react to our questions, before we start fighting; but apparently my mates are in a hurry
The arrow aimed at Ransy deflects on his full plate armor. "That's nasty, shooting and closing; meet my wrath!"
Ransy attacks the man with the golden teeth, who seemed to listen to him until Maikill pushed past him. He tries to hit him with a one-handed swing of his bastard sword. He uses power attack for 2 (-2 to hit, +2 to damage): Hit AC 10, damage 6.
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 d20+3=22 ; d20+11=28 ; d12+6=10 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 5:47:47 PM
Maikill is astonished as he stares at the curtain. The arrow then flies through it and hits him.
This trick, two men behind this.
then, to prove his point he takes his axe and tries to attack the magic user behind the curtain.
Hit AC 28 (subtract any cover penalty), damage 10 Cayzle Highlight to display spoiler: {will save 22}
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 d20+6=12 ; d3=1 ; d20+6=24 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=5 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 8:25:00 PM
Beriothian is caught off guard, but quickly gathers his wits as Makill exposes the trap. He draws his trusty rapiers copies his Orkish ally, thrusting the pair of them simultaneously through the panel closest to him (full round action).
Left Hand hit = d20+6=12 damage = d6+1=5
Right Hand hit = d20+6=24 (crit, 2x damage) damage = d6+1=5.. *2 = 10
ooc:ignore the 3, I hate how the boxes shift after you click roll the first time.
Zeoll (HP14, AC17) Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 9:13:41 PM
Zeoll's flat-footed AC is 16, so that's a miss.
He sings a rollicking bardish tune to inspire courage, a rousing pirate ditty:
If a pirrate's best frriend is a chimp, He don't carre if his leg is a gimp. Since that Monkee can fetch Anything forr that wrretch. Orr else frrom Davy Jones it can scrrimp.
[OOC: Well, it IS pirate week in the Wold!]
[OOC: Everyone gets +1 to attack and damage.]
Druid Spells
Level 0: Cure Minor Wounds x2, Guidance Level 1: Cure Light Wounds, Speak With Animals
Bard Spells
0 of 3 Level 0 spells used 0 of 1 Level 1 spell used
Bard Music: used 1 of 2
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 9:15:21 PM
Note: The panels slid open, shots were fired, and then the panels slid closed. You can't attack the shooters hiding behind the panels on your turn.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 9:48:50 PM
ooc: can we wait until they start to slide open again to attack?
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 31 of 31 Spells d20+5=14 ; d20+20=40 ; d20=7 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d8+4=10 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 11:51:21 PM
Bosk instantly belives Maikill, having already suspected there must be others somewhere out of view. Having learned his lesson protecting Penn in the bar, Bosk leaves the target in the chair alone and focus his attention on the target that (I assume) fired at him (Target 4 in H/11). Bosk waits patiently until the pannel opens again and then attacks with both his horn and his morning star. After attacking Bosk leaves his morningstar in the opening and holds onto it so that the enemy may not shut the panel again.
Atk Target 4: Hit AC 14 Bludgeoning for 12 (11+1) dmg Atk Target 4: Hit AC 20 (piercing) (confirm Crit 7) for 10 dmg
ooc: The d20+20 was supposed to be d20+0. I changed it in my post. I also forgot the +1 on the first dmg.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 11:54:18 PM
You can ready an attack for when the panel opens. But the opening is only 1 ft wide and 3 ft high ... you got a piercing weapon? Against piercing weapons the enemy has cover ... against slashing and blunt weapons, improved cover.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Thursday September 23rd, 2010 12:12:31 AM
ooc: in that case, yes Beriothian then readies his attack, and yes his rapiers are piercing weapons.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Thursday September 23rd, 2010 7:37:11 AM
Go ahead and roll your readied attack and damage. You can only ready one attack.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 31 of 31 Spells d20+6=7 ; Thursday September 23rd, 2010 12:17:11 PM
ooc: Sorry, didn't remember that I could only ready 1 attack.
Bosk decides it best to fight defensively. Pulling out his shield, he uses it to block any arrows that may come out the nearest pannel. He then looks at the pannel and if it is wood and looks breakable he will attack it and try to break it. If not he will try to attack through the opening when it's opened with his sword, not withdrawing it from the pannel when finished.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:17/17 Thursday September 23rd, 2010 3:49:21 PM
ooc: I thought in that situation two weapon fighting would still give me two attacks... oh well.
Beriothian realizes that his skills as a rogue leave him almost as helpless as Tallie in the current situation, but a good rogue always has a trick or two up his sleeve. While the panel is closed Beri withdraws his pirate feather and prepares to slide it through the bars to tickle his attacker into submission when they slide open again.
"When waved at a target (much like a sword), casts the spell Hideous Laughter . Range 30ft. Duration 2rnds. One use only. "
Ransy swings at the man in the chair, but misses. Ransy, Please Highlight to display spoiler: {Make a Will save vs DC11. If you fail, then please do not say anything -- you do not even realize you had to make a save. If you succeed, please highlight the next spoiler.}
Ransy, Please Highlight to display spoiler: {If you make the save, you realize that the man and the curtain are illusions. You can see right through them. There is a set of metal bars where the "curtain" was, and there are two men behind the bars, about ten feet from you! One has a bow. The other looks just like the guy on the chair, with the glittering teeth. You can attack through the bars if you can reach them -- with no penalty if you have a stabbing weapon, but if you attack with a blunt or slashing weapon then they have some cover vs your attacks.}
Maikill attacks right through the curtain, somehow knowing where to strike. He swings and makes contact, you can tell by the meaty thud of his ax. He hits for 10 damage.
Zeoll sings a ditty to rally the troops. The tune does that anyway, if not the words.
Beriothian waits until the panel opens, then uses magic to make his victim laugh. The Will save DC is 13, and the save rolled at +0 is a 17, so the magic fails, sorry.
Bosk smacks the panel before hi with his mace, knocking it in. Now there is just a hole, 1 ft by 3 ft high, between him and a villain with a short bow.
Enemies
Four archers shoot again, this time against targets who are more ready. They hit:
Zeoll - AC 12 misses Bosk - AC 14 misses Ransy - AC 22 just misses! Beri - AC 8 misses
And a hidden archer fires at Bosk: He hits AC17 for 21 damage, much of that due to its being a sneak attack.
The man on the chair rises and swings a dagger at Ransy, missing.
Status: There are four archers behind arrow slits. Three of the four arrow slits are covered by sliding panels. There is the man in the room with you. And there is at least one archer behind the curtain, unseen, shooting through the curtain to do large amounts of sneak attack damage. I'll post a new map this weekend.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 35 /35 d20+5=17 ; d20+3=7 ; Friday September 24th, 2010 4:04:57 PM
Ransy suddenly says: "Maikill, the man and curtain are illusions, it's an iron gate, they're really some yards behind it." Ransy steps (5 ft.) into the square with the chair (and the man), puts his sword in his scabbard and tries to lift the iron gate. Strength check: 7.
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 d20+11=17 ; d12+6=17 ; Friday September 24th, 2010 4:39:04 PM I know it not real, that why I attack.
Maikill tries once again to hit the magic user.
Hit AC 17 Damage 17
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:10/17 d20+8=23 ; d6=5 ; d20+11=27 ; Friday September 24th, 2010 6:46:47 PM
Beriothian, unable to flank, unable to sneak attack, and unable to use one and, considers briefly making a run for the door. But that wouldn't be his style. Should it looks simple (i.e. simple enough it is a 1 round action... for a sliding panel I assume this is the case), Beri will attempt to disable the sliding panel so it can not open (or so that it falls of if it somehow looks easier to do) . If the sliding panel is not simpt, the rogue readies his rapier and prepares to stab the next time the panel opens.
disable panel= d20+11=27
hit = d20+8=23 damage = d6=5
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 31 of 31 Spells d20+2=8 ; 2d8+4=7 ; d20-4=4 ; d8+4=6 ; Monday September 27th, 2010 12:46:03 AM
Feeling an arrow come from no where and bury itself deeply into his flesh the taur turns and looks at the curtains. Fearing the unknown and multiple attackers he realizes he must fight more cautiously if he wishes to make it out alive. (If possible he moves forward to I,J/10,11) and cautiously thrusts his bastard sword forward (Through row I) ant through the curtains as he thrusts his horns wildly at the archer on his left.
Fight Defensively: -4 penalty on all attacks in a round to gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC for the same round
Atk Curtain Hit AC 8 (d20+5+1-4=8) for 7 dmg
Atk #4 Hit Ac 4 (d20+4-4-5+1) for 6 dmg
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 10 of 31 Spells Monday September 27th, 2010 3:16:12 PM
Forgot to update HP
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Monday September 27th, 2010 6:17:23 PM
Sorry for the delay. I'll try to post late tonite.
Zeoll (HP13 of 14, AC17) d20=3 ; d8=2 ; Monday September 27th, 2010 11:40:18 PM
Still singing, Zeoll draws a flask of alchemical fire and readies it to throw when the panel opens.
Readied ranged touch attack: hits AC3. Possible splash damage ... a 2! It lands at Zeoll's feet and he splashes himself for 1 hp damage.
[OOC: Everyone gets +1 to attack and damage.]
Druid Spells
Level 0: Cure Minor Wounds x2, Guidance Level 1: Cure Light Wounds, Speak With Animals
Bard Spells
0 of 3 Level 0 spells used 0 of 1 Level 1 spell used
Bard Music: used 1 of 2 Flasks thrown: 1 of 5
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle d20+10=18 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=18 ; d6+2=3 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=11 ; Monday September 27th, 2010 11:59:52 PM The Iron Adventurers
Ransy tries to lift the gate, but fails. He does note, however, that the gate is on wheels, and seems designed to roll back and forth, east to west sideways like. He senses, as he strains at it, that there is some hook or such keeping it in place ... but maybe that would yield to a feat of strength.
Maikill lashes out at the "mage," who he sees is clearly Glittertooth, but misses.
Beriothian makes a heroic effort and shoves a prybar from his toolkit quickly into the panel, disabling it so it stays closed.
Bosk attempts to fight through the curtain, and maybe realizes something is funny ... you can try a Will save vs DC11, but it is a moot point ...
Zeoll throws a flask and only succeeds in singing his tail.
Glittertooth & Co.
Gary, seeing that his enemies are seeing through the illusion, drops it. Now everyone can see that there is a grillwork, not a curtain, closing off the entire length of the far wall. Behind the grill are two humans. One is Gary Glittertooth, not an illusion of him. The other is likely his Leftenant, that is, his second in command.
Gary steps back five feet, so that his back is against some crates, and he is out of reach. He pulls out a bow and arrow and shoots at Ransy. His attack hits AC18 for 3 damage (but that's a miss, I think.)
His Leftenant does the same, stepping back and shooting. A natural 20! But does not confirm. 3 damage.
The four archers try to shoot, but one cannot open his panel!
Archer 1: AC14 (shooting at Zeoll) - 9, a miss Archer 2: AC14 (shooting at Bosk, panel gone) - 7, a miss Archer 3: AC14 (shooting at Ransy) - 11, a miss
Enemy Status:
Glittertooth: AC20 HP -10 Leftenant: AC16 Archer 1: AC14 (shooting at Zeoll) Archer 2: AC14 (shooting at Bosk, panel gone) Archer 3: AC14 (shooting at Ransy) Archer 4: AC14 (shooting at Beri, panel stuck shut) [Note: Cover may modify armor classes.]
I'll try to get a map up in the AM.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Tuesday September 28th, 2010 7:23:35 AM
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 d20+3=4 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2010 9:01:58 AM
Ransy is hit by a well-aimed arrow and surpresses a cry of pain: hmmmpff; help me, Maikill, we should push this gate aside. If Maikill agrees to push, Ransy will try to pull the gate away in concert with Maikill or with Bosk. Otherwise, he'll pull alone. Strength check: 4 (nat. 1).
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 d20+5=13 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2010 11:04:20 AM
Now that Glittertooth is out of range, Maikill puts his efforts into helping Ransy move the gate.
strength check 13
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 10 of 31 Spells d20+6=24 ; d20=3 ; 2d8+3=13 ; d8+3=7 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2010 1:04:16 PM
As Ransy and Maikill move up to test the gate Bosk realizes that he is now in the direct line sight of half their attackers and presenting a nice large target. Instinctively he takes a step to his right and calls back to Beri. Watch yourself. That cowardly thug caught me off guard and I'm bleeding like a stuck pig over here... need a break from acting meat shield.
Bosk's first instinct is to heal himself, but he decides it would be best to get a few of their attackers out of the way first. Once again the cleric decides to take a defensive approach. Glad for once that the panels are so small, he and places his shield against the opening (#2) to his right making sure his arm is located away from the opening. He then attacks the other archer (#3) placing all of his force behind the bastard sword. If the archer is still alive he then follows up with a threatening swish from his horns, if not he uses his horns to attack panel #2.
Atk #3: Hit AC 24 for 16dmg (2d8+3=13+1{song}+2{favored enemy})
Atk #3 or Panel 2. Hit Ac 3 for 8
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:10/17 d20+11=30 ; d20+11=23 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday September 28th, 2010 8:54:56 PM
Beriothian watches as Ransy and Maikill try to muscle the bars open. Should they be unable to open it Beri will advance to the bars, and using his masterwork thieves tools he will try to disable the mechanism holding them closed.
Disable Device d20+11=30
Should they succeed in forcing the bars open Beri will draw his wand with his free hand and cast CLW on himself.
Use Magic Device (wand) =d20+11=23 Health = 7
ooc:Would these actions count for attacking defensively, or is that only an option for melee attacks?
Zeoll (HP13 of 14, AC17) Wednesday September 29th, 2010 5:12:29 PM
Inspired by Beri's effort, Zeoll casts his own Hideous Laughter spell on the leftenant. The save DC is 14, and it lasts for 2 rounds if it works.
[OOC: Everyone gets +1 to attack and damage.]
Druid Spells
Level 0: Cure Minor Wounds x2, Guidance Level 1: Cure Light Wounds, Speak With Animals
Bard Spells
0 of 3 Level 0 spells used 1 of 1 Level 1 spell used
Bard Music: used 1 of 2 Flasks thrown: 1 of 5 Current Inspire Courage: round 1 of 5
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle d3=2 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+10=26 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+4=22 ; d6=5 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=22 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2010 5:41:43 PM The Iron Adventurers
Ransy and Maikill try hard to pull the gate open, but they have no luck. It is hooked shut on a peg, and will require a DC15 break (strength) check to force open. You can aid another, but, alas, Ransy's 4 and Maikill's 13 just do not cut it. You can try again, if you feel lucky. Or heroic. I'll even let the highest of the two rolls be the attempt, and the next highest will be the aid another.
But maybe it will be a moot question! Beriothian wriggles up to the front and tries to poke with his "tinkering" tools at the peg holding the gate shut. He has good luck with it, and he is sure that by the end of next round, he will have it open. [OOC: It will take your complete action next round to finish the job.]
[OOC to Bosk: Sorry, you cannot completely block the opening with a normal shield -- although it might seem reasonable, there is no mechanic in the game to let you do it. If you were using a tower shield, you could do it, but it would take a standard action. Thus, your kindly substitute DM is adjudicating your porders as best he can.]
Bosk, fighting defensively, makes a full attack on archer number 2, whose panel is destroyed. That archer still has the benefit of cover, but that is of little help against the minotaur, who hits for 16 damage and downs the rogue.
Finally, Zeoll casts a spell at the Leftenant. The arrow-shooting rogue rolls an 8 on the save, and succumbs, losing his action. He falls prone.
Glittertooth & Co.
Gary, seeing the danger if that gate opens, shoots at Beriothian, hoping to down him before he can complete his disabling work. His attack hits AC26, a hit, for 3 hp damage. He shouts at the archers to shoot at "the thief at the gate!"
His Leftenant, of course, can make no action.
Archer 4 has moved around, seeing that his panel was stuck shut, and he also shoots at poor Beri. His roll hits AC22, a hit, for 5 more damage.
Archers 1 and 3, terrified of the minotaur who just killed their pal, both shoot at Bosk. They hit AC 17 and 22. The 17 is a miss. The shot vs AC22 ... well, does that hit given that Bosk is fighting defensively? If so, the damage is 5 more to Bosk. And note that archers 1 and 3 are still using their sliding panels to attain total cover when it is not their own turn.
Enemy Status:
Glittertooth: AC20 HP -10 Leftenant: AC16, prone, not taking any action Archer 1: AC14 (shooting at Bosk) Archer 2: down Archer 3: AC14 (shooting at Bosk) Archer 4: AC14 (shooting at Beri, moved to gate) [Note: Cover may modify armor classes.]
No new map, sorry. Archer 2 is gone. Beri is at the gate with Maikill and Ransy. Archer 4 moved up to the gate to shoot at Beri.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 d20+7=10 ; d10+3=7 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2010 6:26:11 PM
Ransy steps toward panel 3, drawing his sword and readies an attack on archer 3 once it opens again. "I am not very good at pulling this gate away, Beri, I am counting on you!" It will be a normal attack:
hit AC 10, for 7 damage (I don't understand why I get all these low rolls: 5, 4, 1 and 3 on a d20; who could expect such bad luck?)
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 10 of 31 Spells Wednesday September 29th, 2010 8:42:23 PM
ooc: if archer #1 is shooting through a panel infront of him, wouldn't zeoll be blocking his line of sight of Bosk? Also, if archer #4 moved up to the gate wouldn't this trigger an AoO from Bosk (10 ft reach), Beri, and Ransy?
Cayzle Comments: Well, Bosk had Zeoll's soft cover against Archer 1, who missed anyway. And there are no AoOs against anyone who has cover. That's how come the archers have not been provoking any when they shoot from 5 feet away. The gate gives Archer 4 enough cover that he is immune to AoOs.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 d20+11=28 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2010 8:54:30 PM
Beriothian stands by the gate working the release mechanism. As he works an arrow whizzes into his side, staining his tunic a dark crimson and splattering on Ransy's gleaming armor. Beri watches as the paladin gathers himself, expecting to watch him smite the attacker in front of the two of them, or at the very least tend to the injured rogues wounds. However Beri's hear drops as he watches the servant of Domi turn his back to him and start to wander away towards one of the walls. First he runs head first into an obvious trap.... not that I didn't follow him... now his is leaving me to die while I try to open the gate HE was struggling with. If I get through this I am officially siding with Maikill to nominate Bosk the leader of our group. Bleeding almost to the point of passing out Beri leaves the gate to the warriors and retreats back to the panel he disabled earlier, drawing his wand as he backs up (free action). Hey meat shield, I'm useless over here. I'll watch your back if you cover me. Assuming the horned cleric steps in front of Beri and covers him from the onslaught of arrows Beri will cast CLW on him... otherwise he will cast it on himself.
ooc: I believe that since the crossbow is not loaded no AOO can be made against me, if I am incorrect let me know and I will tumble away instead of healing.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Wednesday September 29th, 2010 9:07:49 PM
ooc: I was looking at the first map, Ransy is where I wanted Bosk to move, but Ransy gives me cover this way. Since Bosk can't move I heal myself instead of Bosk.
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 10 of 31 Spells Wednesday September 29th, 2010 9:25:49 PM
I also made a mistake. Only large sized creatures get an AoO when approached due the increased reach. Beri and Ransy wouldn't get one.
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 d20+5=21 ; d20+11=20 ; d12+6=13 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2010 10:55:56 PM
Ransy leaves Maikill at the gate with Beri who is bleeding quickly as Glittertooth calls more archers to target the rogue. It is too much, Maikill decides that the gate needs to go. No longer having anyone in his way to interfere with his leverage, he tries once more to shove the gate out of the way.
A smile comes over him as he steps forward to attack Glittertooth.
strength check 21 Attack Hit AC 21 (with singing bonus) Damage 14
Zeoll (HP13 of 14, AC17) d8+1=8 ; Wednesday September 29th, 2010 11:29:59 PM
Zeoll casts a cure on Bosk. It gives him back 8.
[OOC: Everyone gets +1 to attack and damage.]
Druid Spells
Level 0: Cure Minor Wounds x2, Guidance Level 1: Cure Light Wounds, Speak With Animals
Bard Spells
0 of 3 Level 0 spells used 1 of 1 Level 1 spell used
Bard Music: used 1 of 2 Flasks thrown: 1 of 5 Current Inspire Courage: round 2 of 5 Hideous Laughter: round 1 of 2
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 10 of 31 Spells d20+8=17 ; d20+8=27 ; d20=11 ; 2d8+3=6 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 12:27:00 AM
Bosk (James) AC: 18/11/17 HP 13 of 31 Spells 2d6+3=9 ; d8+4=10 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 12:43:00 AM
ooc: sorry, accidently hit submit while rolling.
Bosk takes an AoO on #4 as the archer foolishly passes within the taur's expansive reach.
He then drops his bastard sword and draws his spiked chain and lashes out against Glittertooth (if still alive, if not hit #4), aiming the chain with deadly acuracy.
Lastly he uses his horn to break panel #3.
AoO atk #4 hit ac 17 for 9dmg Atk GT or #4 Hit ac 27 for 12dmg Atk panel #3 hit ac 10 for 10dmg
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle d20+4=9 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+10=15 ; 4d6+4=13 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 7:29:38 AM The Iron Adventurers
Ransy, discouraged by bad luck, backs off, readies an attack against Archer 3, and misses.
Beriothian, discouraged by the way his life's blood is pouring out of multiple holes in his body, backs off, curing himself for 6 hp (using a lotto winning? Make sure you mark it gone, please.) He's up to a less life-threatening 8 hp.
Maikill, not discouraged at all, tries to pull the gate open, which is easier now that Ransy is not pulling in the opposite direction. The peg holding it cracks, the gate flies open, and Maikill moves right up close to Gary Glittertooth.
Bosk wishes he could attack that archer, but the gate gives enough cover to prevent that. He drops his sword (a free action), draws his spiked chain (a move action), and swings at Gary, connecting for 12 damage. Since you do not have the quickdraw feat, that's it for the round.
Finally, Zeoll casts a cure light wounds on Bosk, healing 8 hp.
Glittertooth & Co.
The Leftenant is still laughing, lending a somewhat surreal air to the battle.
Archers 3 and 1, not exactly aware that the tide of the battle has turned, open their panels and shoot, one at Bosk, one at Zeoll. Both miss, with a 9 and a 12.
Archer 4 is more informed, and he uses the withdraw action to turn and run.
Gary, too, sees the state of things, and has no desire to fight Bosk and Maikill, much less the rest of you. He too uses the withdraw action ... triggering Hererrt's readied action! A voice says, "Going somewhere, villain?" and the invisible Hererrt, standing behind Gary, makes a sneak attack that hits Gary's dex-less AC for 13 more hit points of nonlethal damage. That's enough to knock Gary unconscious.
Hererrt calls out, "I dispatched the fellow on the roof. Gary Glittertooth here is a prisoner. If the rest of you kidnappers throw down your weapons, you can run away!"
In a somewhat softer voice, he calls out to the Iron Adventurers, "Good work, my friends! Now please go stand close to laughing boy here so that when he comes out of it, he'll know not to try anything."
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Thursday September 30th, 2010 9:51:05 AM
OOPS: Left some garbage at the end of the DM Post ... fixed now sorry!
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Thursday September 30th, 2010 11:23:38 AM
ooc: The scrolls were sold at the catacombs, and now that everything is over everyone will be getting 1485gp, the value of 90% of one scroll. Also Valla never returned after we split the gold up, so he never recieved his share of the illithad treasure (1,161.41 gp) and it is sitting currently in the group loot. That can either be kept there to pay for healing or a group item like another healing wand, or it can be split up between the remaining party members (232.28 gp each).
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 d20+12=30 ; d12+7=18 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 5:54:18 PM
Maikill steps over to the laughing man and removes his weapons from him. He then stands over the man with his axe ready to fall if he decides to resist.
"Laugh it up now, soon you either help us or die."
readied attack if man tries to resist: attack hit AC 30 Damage 18
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells d8+1=2 ; d8+1=8 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 8:24:06 PM
Bosk quickly picks up his sword and shield and sheaths his weapons as he moves to stand over fallen leader. Can someone please bind hands and feet and I will heal him before he bleeds out and makes the trip to meet Gargul without giving us the information weseek? Turnig to Beri he adds, Can you please check for traps? They have already shon us that they planned ahead and like such things. I am particularly worried that there may be something unpleasant in or befind those boxes, or that the archer is boobytrapped.
Assuming someone binds Glittertooth, Bosk will wait to make sure the Leftenant is not going to resist before healing the leader for 8 HP.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 d20+11=28 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=22 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 9:04:36 PM
Beriothian waits until he sees all known weapons weapons tossed onto the floor and until he hears all attackers leave before moving forward to start looking for traps. Once clear Beri collects and puts away his gear, draws his rapiers, and starts checking the area for traps, more attackers, and of course the kidnapped girl. He pays special attention to the boxes during his search.
ooc: I say put Valla's share in group loot. Also, Bosk had said "another wand"... just to be clear, my wand is not group loot :P
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Thursday September 30th, 2010 9:12:24 PM
My apologies.
Zeoll d20+13=29 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 9:21:30 PM
Zeoll tries to convince the remaining archers to throw down their weapons. "Come on! The fight is overr! Yourr masterr is knocked out! This otherr fellow is down. One comrrade is dead. Anotherr is fled. Just put down yourr weapons and rrun away."
Diplomacy 29.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Thursday September 30th, 2010 10:29:49 PM
ooc: I misread the DM post and thought the archers surrendered since they did not attack. Bosk will act as stated above if they surrender. If not he will attack the closest archer.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Thursday September 30th, 2010 11:28:50 PM
To clarify ... the archers attacked and missed badly.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells d20+6=18 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 11:39:54 PM
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells 2d6+6=15 ; d20=7 ; d8=7 ; Thursday September 30th, 2010 11:46:21 PM
Bosk waits on the archers. If they keep fighting atk #4 hit ac 18 for 15 dmg He then attavks panel 3 hit ac 7 for 7 dmg. If not / the surrender, see above post
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=20 ; d10+3=9 ; Friday October 1st, 2010 5:51:46 AM
Archer number 4 has used a withdraw action to run away. Ransy charges after him and attacks him with charge bonus (+2) and with power attack for 1 (-1,+1), (Mind that Ransy can only charge 2 x 20' = 40' so perhaps he's too far away).
O no, you're not going to run away from me He hits AC 28, confirm crit 20, damage 10 bare (should be d10+4 with power), x2 (crit) = 20 hp damage.
If archer 4 is too far away to reach by way of charging, Ransy will move around the corner towards archer 3 and ready an attack on him instead, that is, if he's still there. Ready an attack: that means Ransy will only attack him if he doesn't surrender. Hit AC 26 (crit AC 18) for 10 or 20 hp damage.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Friday October 1st, 2010 7:50:51 AM
Zeoll convinces the remaining archers to leave, not that they need much convincing.
Ransy escorts them out, making sure they try no funny business.
Maikill makes sure the Leftenant behaves himself. As the human comes out of his spell, he sees the situation and cooperates. He is bound in a trice.
Bosk checks out Gary, and sees a huge lump on his head where Hererrt sapped him. The man will live, no danger. He is soon divested of his weapons and tied up.
Beri and Hererrt look around. They find a few personal rooms, one of which is locked and holds a girl. It is Tallie.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 d20+13=18 ; d20+11=20 ; Friday October 1st, 2010 7:42:51 PM Tallie, your parents sent us to rescue you. Are you okay? Give me a few minutes and I should have this door open Beriothian searches the locked door for traps, and assuming all looks clear tries to unlock the door for her.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Sunday October 3rd, 2010 10:54:07 PM
After determining that Glittertooth is not in any immediate danger, the Horned Cleric moves over to Maikill and the Leftenant. After that unprovoked attack I should just let him kill you, but if you help us we will let you live. We are here to rescue Tallie, and don't have any interest in you or your opperation. We need to know why the young girl was brought here and if there are any other traps we need to be aware of.
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 Sunday October 3rd, 2010 10:59:53 PM
Maikill is upset about being set-up in a trap and the harm done to a poor girl.
"I don't think he help, he probably hurt girl, I kill him now."
Maikill raises his axe and waits for word from Bosk to let it fall.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Sunday October 3rd, 2010 11:54:35 PM
Bosk raises his hand and signals for Maikill to wait. Give him a chance, he may suprise you. Things in Mud Town are often not what they seem. Remember when we first met Roy and Temujin?
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 Monday October 4th, 2010 6:24:49 AM
Ransy offers to lay his hands on Bosk and Beri, healing each of them for 3 hp.
He says: I don't think it wise to kill this man. He can tell us much about kidnappers in this city. Even if he doesn't want to talk today, we should keep him as captive. He may be convinced to talk later on.
To glittertooth: I would like to know why you're kidnapping people. I have been kidnapped by your cult myself, as well as a few others. I think you owe me an explanation.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Monday October 4th, 2010 5:30:08 PM
Gary Glittertooth sees the logic in laying it out straight. The logic of Maikill's sharp ax-blade and sharper threats, that is. "Look, the girl is fine," Gary says. "She's locked in a back room. No, there are no more traps."
"Look, I run a legitimate protection racket for my neighborhood. I offer the residents and the businesses protection, and everyone else has to look out. Well, this girl was not where she was supposed to be, so we snagged her. Yeah, we heard there was some goons paying top gold for trespassers." He tells Bosk that his only interest was in the payment.
"But when we went to the location in question, to deliver the girl and collect the bounty, no one showed up," Gary says. "Meanwhile, the girl has taken a shine to me, so I keep her for a moll. No harm, no foul, see?"
He grins to show his good intentions.
A quick search finds the girl. She is clearly very happy to be rescued, smiling at Beriothian after he lets her out. "I'm okay," she says. "I just want to go home." She has wrapped a blanket around herself, and uses both hands to keep herself covered.
Gary tells Ransy that he doesn't know anything about a cult, on the record. "But just among us," he says, "I did hear rumors that someone was looking to put some blood on an altar. I didn't know that was these goons, I swear. Plus the goons weren't even there when I got there," he adds.
Hererrt suggests that a just punishment for these two would be to strip them of their ill-gotten booty and warn them that if they every trade in innocent people again, they'll lose their lives, instead of just their stuff.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 d20+5=9 ; Monday October 4th, 2010 9:03:30 PM
Beriothian frees the girl and sees the state she's in. He wants to ask her to verify Gary's story, but figures it can wait until she gets some proper cloths on. Don't worry, we will have you safe at home in no time. Are your possessions in one of these boxes?
Diplomacy = 9, no change.
ooc: what are the approximate ages of Tallie and Gary?
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Monday October 4th, 2010 9:14:09 PM
Bosk thanks Ransy and and signals Maikill to lower his weapon. Thank you for your cooperation. I agree with our friend, you must be taught a lesson. We will confiscate your weapons and your ill gotten goods, but for your help we will allow you to keep your lives under the condition that you stop your kidnapping and act as our eyes and ears in Mud Town. Let us know if you hear more about these goons, the alter, or anything else unusual.
Assuming you agree, we will free you shortly...once we speak to Tallie and confirm your story.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 d20+10=29 ; Tuesday October 5th, 2010 4:44:21 AM
Ransy is interested in the goons; therefore he addresses Glittertooth again: So you heard of goons paying for kidnapped people, eh? But you claim you've never met these goons yourself, though you've also heard that someone was going to put blood on an altar. Now, it appears that you've got interesting sources of information. And we would certainly be interested in more details about this whole business. Bosk, I think we should add some incentive to ensure Glittertooth's cooperation, don't you think? I don't know what his ill-gotten booty is, but I suspect that we won't be able to return everything to their rightful owners. So, mister Glittertooth, how about a deal? Would you be our informer in exchange for the chance to earn back some of your booty?
Diplomacy = 29.
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 Tuesday October 5th, 2010 9:08:33 AM
Maikill lowers his axe at Bosk's request.
"Okay, I let them live for now. If I find out they hurt girl, do bad things to her, I kill them. No care what you say. You ask Tallie what they do."
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Tuesday October 5th, 2010 12:31:25 PM
Bosk shroggs at Ransy's suggestion. Sounds fair to me, a man should be paid for honest work.
Zeoll Tuesday October 5th, 2010 12:38:40 PM
The liontaur shrugs. "Therre should be a betterr way than to rrely on hoodlums forr inforrmation."
OOC: Laying the groundwork for a future move to the Stinger prestige class.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Tuesday October 5th, 2010 11:56:07 PM
Beriothian ponders for a moment whether they should include Gary's teeth as part of their spoils, but decides not to speak up fearing someone may actually start yanking them out.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Wednesday October 6th, 2010 5:33:48 PM
Beriothian helps Tallie, a girl in her late teens, he judges. Gary is in his late 20s.
Bosk stoops to gather up Gary's weapons and possessions. He offers a deal -- no more kidnapping, loses his gear, tells the party news he hears.
Ransy asks for more details, and amends the deal to let Gary earn back some stuff. Gary agrees, and says he has one last piece of info to offer. He got a note dropped off a couple days ago under his front door asking for more living bodies after a certain date, with a location -- the intersection of two streets in Mudtown. The note said not to show up until double new moon. [OOC: This is a lead for the next adventure, to be conducted by incoming DM Buzz. Don't try to follow it until he takes over the game ... doing so will get you nothing, seeing as I have nothing to give.]
Maikill lowers his weapon and asks someone else to ask Tallie how she is doing. But she has now approached with Beri, and she answers for herself. "I -- I'm fine. I just want to go home, please. I don't want anything from this filthy place."
Zeoll shakes his head and bemoans having to deal with this unsavory character.
Hererrt comments, "Justice is not always clean, nor is it exactly fair, but I believe that we do the best we can. If that means sometimes justice is a little rough around the edges, so be it. We live in an imperfect world. Maybe we can talk about that some more, if any of you are interested in philosophy. [OOC: That's a roleplay hook for you Avenger-wanna-be's, by the way!]
You gain from Gary and his Leftenant:
Magic studded leather armor x2, magic short bows x2, 15 magic arrows total, a magic amulet, and 2,500 gp in coins and gems. All human size.
[OOC: Recent and New Experience and Awards: We got a lump of xp, generally about 1,000 xp each, on June 16. We got a small award of a couple hundred points or so on July 16. I am now bringing us up to date with xp for all play since mid-July, especially this fight, with an award of 1,250 xp each. I am giving out no hero points or cleverness awards because, in my personal opinion, you kind of just stumbled into the encounter and are lucky that no one died. I am giving Maikill a roleplay award of an extra 150 xp because of the way he went up and fingered the curtain, which was not only in character and funny, but also surprised the villains and proved crucial to your surviving the encounter, LOL!]
Later: The DM edited the parts in bold above to fix a couple errors. Thanks for your patience.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 13 of 31 Spells Wednesday October 6th, 2010 6:32:32 PM
The young cleric is caught off guard by Hererrt's words and takes him up on his offer as the group leaves the warehouse. Who exactly are you? Your philosophy is unlike any I have ever heard, but there is much wisdom in your words. Morality is not black and white, but is rather consists of shades of gray that those who do wrong use to take advantage of the innocent. Although I have never heard it expressed in quite those terms, I do not find them contrary to the teachings of Gargul.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Wednesday October 6th, 2010 9:15:28 PM
Beriothian turns to Herrant. I suppose that explains you part in the kidnappings, but what are in all of these boxes? And where are the young ladies cloths.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Thursday October 7th, 2010 6:26:44 AM
NOTE! DM Post above edited to fix DM errors about the deal with Gary.
Zeoll Thursday October 7th, 2010 6:55:50 PM
Zeoll helps take a peek in the boxes, while listening intently to the conversation with Herrert.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Thursday October 7th, 2010 8:02:59 PM
ooc: One of the reasons I am curious about the boxes is because I was considering starting them on fire during our battle, but I didn't want to risk finding out later that the kidnappers kept their victims in those boxes... also, we've burned down enough buildings for one week.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 d20+2=12 ; Friday October 8th, 2010 5:15:35 AM
OOC: Sorry for not posting in time.
Ransy asks Gary: "Do you know who the rightful owners of these magic armors and shortbows are? Or do you know whose money was used to buy them? I think we should try to make amends to them.
Ransy starts knocking on the boxes, and calling for people who have been kidnapped. He remembers only too well how he was enclosed in a little 'box' himself, only a few days ago. Search: 12, for kidnapped people in this warehouse.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Friday October 8th, 2010 7:08:54 AM
Bosk asks Hererrt who he is, and gets back this answer: "I'm someone who makes it his job to help those who have been wronged. I honor as a priest the Lady of Vengeance, who comforts those who cry out for justice, and she gives it to them, though her justice is sometimes rough. She has much to offer, and I hope we can continue our conversation, after we deal with this mess."
Beriothian looks in the boxes, aided by Zeoll. About half are filled with trade goods, mostly low value rough cloth and clay plates and bowls. There are a couple boxes of brass and pewter merchandise, candlesticks, teapots, eating utensils, etc. It is all homely goods.
Gary explains that his family operates a general store, and Gary uses one of the family's warehouses for his base of operations.
Ransy asks about Gary's gear, and who they belong to. Gary is a little indignant. "Hey! I'm a businessman, and those are my things! I worked hard to earn the gold to buy them, and I bought them myself!"
He mutters, "If anyone is a thief around here ..."
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 Friday October 8th, 2010 10:25:48 AM
Maikill helps look around, but it is plain that nothing is left to do. He helps gather up the spoils and turns to Ransy as he speaks of returning them to someone unknown.
"Look, you keep looking to give away stuff that not yours. We won this in battle. I should have killed them, but instead I let them live and they give us weapons. If they keep weapons, they attack us again maybe. Bosk good at dividing stuff, selling stuff. When he give you your share, you can go find someone to give it to. Maybe I spend my share on ale, who know what else. I decide. Also, I go to front to help in case of fight like happened. I not start fight, your words were part of trap they had. Keep us talking to fake man."
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells d20+1=10 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=7 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=5 ; Friday October 8th, 2010 11:44:50 AM
Finishing his conversation with Hererrt, Bosk agrees to speak with him later. He then turns and smiles at Ransy as he and Maikill share thier disagreement. He has a point. I think it would be almost impossible to find the owners of the lost treasure. Many of them would have been traveling merchants or could be dead. The average Mud Town citizen doesn't have much money, and those that do know to keep it hidden. Perhaps you could give some to Domi and pray he lets it find it to those who need it.
Feeling the event wrapping up Bosk takes the time to heal himself and Beri, and then goes to check on the archer he took town.
Bosk turns all his lvl 1 spells into CLW and heals himself for 4,7=11 Beri for 4hp
ooc: Did the archer Bosk "killed" die, or is he unconcious? If he is unconcious and dieing Bosk will convert mending into CmW to stabilize him.
ooc2: Beri, if you want me to use your wand to finish healing you, let me know.
ooc3: If we skip ahead to morning, Bosk will use his remaining Cl0 spells to
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Friday October 8th, 2010 7:04:19 PM
Beri listens as the group dicuses the moral thing to do, but notices that nobody has thought of the victim. We should get Tallie home as soon as possible. Tallie, you probably have the strongest thoughts on the topic of what to do with Gary, are you ok with what the others have decided?
ooc: Bosk, I think you are jumping the gun on skipping to morning.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Friday October 8th, 2010 8:46:02 PM
ooc: I don't want to skip ahead. I just keep wanting to do things before we skip ahead and miss my opportunity because we jump ahead before I am expecting it.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 Sunday October 10th, 2010 4:57:42 PM
Ransy is used to being scolded for 'giving things away' by Maikill, but he's not used to being called a 'thief' by Gary. He says: Yes, finish your sentence, you kidnapper. Whom are you calling a thief now? Working hard to extort money from innocent people does not count as honest work! Are you so depraved that you even don't know that anymore? Eh? And yes, of course, I can give money to Domi. But that doesn't make it right, does it? I just can't stand the thought of innocent people living in horrible poverty because of this man, and I to be the one to profit from it. That's not how it should be. So yes, I'll use my share either to help the poor or to get to the bottom of this kidnapping cult. However, if you feel okay with taking it your share for yourselves, go ahead. Just don't expect me to agree.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 Sunday October 10th, 2010 5:01:22 PM
OOC: Ransy wanted to do a second day of training before he reached 4th level, but with the 1250 xp, he's now 4th. Can he still do the training? Ransy has laid his hands on Beri for 3 hp healing (earlier post).
Ransy suggests that he still has some training to do at the WLA and asks if anybody else is willing to join him. He spends the rest of the day in a foul temper at the WLA training climbing.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Sunday October 10th, 2010 9:26:17 PM
ooc: Tallie's parents are on the way to the WLA. Beri will plan on joining you in training after we drop her off. Since the WLA has a huge information network Beri was planning on checking with the WLA to see if they have any knowledge of who is the other party in this kidnapping exchange anyway.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Sunday October 10th, 2010 9:36:26 PM
ooc: It requires 2 full days of training for the WLA and it is already evening. Since we need to wait to follow up on the game hook, perhaps we can get a few days training in after escorting Tallie home. I also would like to get 2 days of training in at the WLA. Every time we have had players go recently I have been the lucky one to find a lead and unable to join everyone else in training.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Monday October 11th, 2010 12:14:45 AM
ooc: it's actually closer to 1:00. Herrant joined us at midday, the fight only took a couple of minutes, and travel time shouldn't be too large if we headed straight there.
Ransy, AC 23/12/22 Hp 32 /35 Monday October 11th, 2010 5:13:19 AM
As Ransy and the others leave the warehouse of Gary, he says to Bosk and Beri: my apologies to you both, I realize I put your lives in danger in there. As you can see, I have very good protection from my armor and from magic. I put my trust in those, thinking I would be able to get out again if there's too much opposition. But I forgot that others are not as well protected as I am. Sorry about that, I'll try to be more cautious next time.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Monday October 11th, 2010 9:33:31 AM
Maikill gathers up the loot and asserts himself.
Bosk is diplomatic, casts a couple cures, and finds that the one archer is quite dead.
Beriothian talks to Tallie, who gathers herself up, does not look at Gary, and says all she wants to do is go home and never come to Mudtown again.
Ransy takes strong issue with the implication that he is a thief. Gary answers, "Sure, sure, you're a hero, right, big hero. Look, we have a deal, and I'll keep my end of the bargain. OK?"
Later, Ransy takes a more conciliatory tone with his friends.
You leave the warehouse and escort Tallie, home. Her parents are so grateful! They spontaneously decide to throw a welcome home party, and they invite you to come to it in a three days, anytime from late afternoon onwards. They really are insistant that you promise to attend, as guests of honor. Tallie's mother makes a point of telling Maikill that she will make a double batch of her cookies.
You spend the next three days training at the WLA (for those who need it) and training for levels, etc. If you have not leveled or do not need training, you can use a single post to do non-combat stuff. After that, we'll have the party, if you choose to attend.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Monday October 11th, 2010 2:46:21 PM
Before the group leaves for the WLA Bosk will speak to Hererrt a little more about his code and serving as a priest for the Lady of Vengeance.
ooc: Should I be rolling for the Avenger Initiation, or should I wait untill after I have had more time to speak to Hererrt?
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Monday October 11th, 2010 5:29:35 PM
Bosk, have you gotten Jerry's ok to become an Avenger? I forget if I asked already. Do you qualify except for taking the tests? If the answer to both of those is yes, then you can move on to the tests, I would say. Give me a day or two before you start rolling, though.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:2/17 Monday October 11th, 2010 9:02:37 PM
Beriothian heads over to the WLA and spends two days training in Jump. Upon his return he walks up to Sanji in the shop.
Everything going well with opening the shop? It looks like we are not adventuring today, would you like an extra hand running the shop today?
Zeoll (HP14, AC17) Monday October 11th, 2010 10:29:42 PM
OOC: Getting my header ready to make a Zeoll post!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:20/20 d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 12th, 2010 8:37:34 AM
ooc: updating hit points. Please note that all I have updated at this point are my hit points from my roll, I have not updated my bonus attribute point (which likely will be con to boost my hp from my con modifier) or skill points. I will try to update that this weekend.
(and yes, I did roll hit points in the wrong window. and yes, I am bummed that I wasted a 6)
Ransy, AC 21/12/20 Hp 41 /41 Tuesday October 12th, 2010 4:04:41 PM
Ransy accepts the invitation from Tallie's parents and says that, if nothing important comes up, he will attend. He trains for 3 days at the WLA together with Beri, one day in climbing and 2 days in swim. (1 day as preparation for level 4, 2 days as preparation for level 5) (I have updated my character sheet. I have rolled a 4 on the L&B. I want Ransy to fight two-handed with the bastard sword in the future, or to have his left hand free for holding the holy symbol. So he will leave the heavy iron shield at the shop. I've adjusted his AC in the header accordingly.)
Ransy would like to donate 200 gp to an trustworthy organization for the relief of poor or ruined people in Mudtown. Can he easily find such an organization?
standard spell prepared: bless weapon.
Zeoll (HP14, AC17) Tuesday October 12th, 2010 5:27:58 PM
Over his three days, Zeoll gets his money in order and his possessions polished. He contributes 285 gold to his upkeep and share of store expenses. He pays his share of the construction costs. And especially he works on getting his garden in order. He especially plants berry bushes so as to have a steady supply for Goodberry spells.
Starting gold: 12 June 21: +166 loot July 24: -200 gazebo and fence Sept. 2: +2,322 mind flayer loot Sept. 30: +1,485 contingency scroll loot Total: 3,785
He also volunteers to help out at the shop.
Finally, he spends several evenings talking with Hererrt about the dark lady he honors, and about those he calls "Stingers."
OOC: We still have to divvy up the loot from Gary Glittertooth. Hererrt will need a share.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Tuesday October 12th, 2010 7:18:40 PM
ooc: Bosk will identify and sell the loot in the Catacombs, I will post it tonight or in the morning.
Bosk will spend his time with Hererrt and Zeoll discussing "avengers" and will get his training in at the WLA.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Tuesday October 12th, 2010 9:45:06 PM
Bosk and Zeoll, as you are taking the time to spend with Hererrt, Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You two spend time with Herrert. They find that he is a cleric as well as an Avenger, although he makes it very clear that there should be an aura of mystery around that title, and it should not be used openly. He introduces Zeoll to a Stinger, who will be happy to offer training. Bosk, you may role-play and roll your two tests, and you may roll your d20 rolls to do so. I am disinclined to allow you the use of that goblin seal, but seeing as I am just temporary, if you can get incoming DM Buzz to sign off on it, that's okay with me.}
Bosk, Beriothian, and Ransy spend time at the Hook City WLA outpost. Several other members ask you why you still hang around in Mudtown, given that you are true heroes and adventurers now. Several concede that there is good to be done there, after a fashion, but why make a home in such filth and squalor? Your WLA officers are less critical, but if asked, will mention that it seems beneath you. They might be a little worried about the WLA reputation you are expected to maintain. A few WLA members seem to understand, though, and give you props. One, an eccentric who wears a flower mask, says he admires you and your devotion to mingling with the people you care for.
Ransy finds that this fellow, who simply calls himself "Server," is part of an organization that regularly helps out those in Mudtown who are in need. Ransy feels that this group would be a most appropriate recipient of his charitable giving.
Zeoll and Beri help out in the shop. This gives Sanji a chance to take a much-deserved break. Zeoll also works on his garden.
On the third day, it is time for the party in Maple Lane, at the house of Harls the Cooper. Ransy is going. Anyone else? Any special preparation?
Maikill HP 31/39, AC 17 Tuesday October 12th, 2010 10:14:55 PM
Maikill spends some time looking for fabric to hang as curtains in his room. He wanders about mudtown from time to time, but quickly finds himself back in his room. He is looking forward to tasting those cookies again. He cleans his clothes and polishes his armor in preparation for the day.
Ransy, AC 21/12/20 Hp 41 /41 Wednesday October 13th, 2010 11:42:01 AM
During his conversations with Server, Ransy once looks intently at his aura, using his ability to check if he's evil. If he's not evil, he'll trust him and tell him he wants to donate money for Server's organization, for the help of the poor people in Mudtown. He'll ask Server to take him to the organization and then hand over 200 gp in the presence of a few other people who work there. (The idea is that they will all know about the money, so that no one can pocket it for himself.)
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Wednesday October 13th, 2010 12:12:12 PM
After training at the WLA Bosk looks a mess with his fur matted down and the smell of sweat being almost overpowering. After a long bath and taking the time necessary to make himself look presentable again he picks up a bottle of wine to give the family as a hostess gift.
ooc: I just brought our items to the catacombs and will give everyone a heads up once it is identified. I would like to complete the sale within a day or two of the items getting identified.
Zeoll (HP14, AC17) Wednesday October 13th, 2010 12:36:56 PM
Zeoll takes a good bath and makes himself presentable. He looks forward to the party, thinking that maybe he will have a chance to perform.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=18 ; 2d6=6 ; Wednesday October 13th, 2010 7:12:50 PM
While bathing and preparing for the day Bosk ponders all that Hererrt had said to him and prays to Jancassis to aid him in avenging his fathers death and to allow him to be her tool in aiding others. As he prays he hears a woman's voice, So, you think you are ready to serve me. Very well, we will see if you have what it takes to serve me.
Instantly the cleric is transported to another realm where he is repeatedly bitten by all manner of spiders, scorpions, and snakes -- This pain is a lesson in suffering, to feel it, experience it, and know that it must never be dealt lightly. The stilling, narcotic effect of the bite is a symbol of the quietness of the mind that will be needed in order to enact proper vengeance. The feeling is almost too much and the taur can feel th poison coursing through his veins and almost driving him into unconciousness, it is the thought of Avenging his parent's death that he is able to hold on. Suddenly the creatures are gone and he feels the effects of the poison lift from his body.
You have proven yourself well, but an Avenger of Jancassis must also have his emotions fully under control and is deadly, resolute and unwavering. This next test will see if you can cope admist the sea of anguish often present in those who have been woefully wronged and deliver vengeance in a completely dispassionate manner. The cleric is then transported to the mouth of a cave and told he must recover the symbol of Jancassis from within. After following the tunnel a few yards he turns the corner and enters a room with several women of unsurpassed beauty. You must be the newest initiate, welcome. Turning to speak to the women, his mind giving in to the primal, he is brought back to reallity and feels the harsh sting of metal between his shoulder blades.
You must learn to control your emotions Horned One. To lose focus so easily and early into your task, you didn't even make it to the real challenges of this test. Come back when you can control and supress your urges and focus on your task.
With that the taur is transported to an isolated spot outside of Mud Town not far from the warehouse they found the mole in. It was as if no actula time had passed, and despite having no physical injuries Bosk finds himself in utter confusion and it takes the entire morning before regaining his senses. Slowly he makes his way back to the shop, cleans up again and prepares for the party at Harls. All the while he thinks about his failure and becomes more resolute to succeed if allowed to take the test again.
ooc:Test 1 Passed, Test 2 FAILED Bosk has to wait one more lvl before trying for avenger again and spent 6 hours in the confused state. I will be taking lvl 4 as a Cleric and have used up both of my hero points and luck charm (I accidently rolled one too many times.)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:20/20 Wednesday October 13th, 2010 8:15:21 PM
Beriothian spends the day working in the shop. After putting an a good days work he goes to his room and cleans up for the party, then joins the group to enter Hook City.
Ransy, AC 21/12/20 Hp 41 /41 Friday October 15th, 2010 9:28:04 AM
Like Zeoll, Ransy also takes a bath before going to the party. Ransy would like to contribute his share to the shop, perhaps he can pay for the room which one of the others had built (Valla, Cesar, those who've left us); how much would that be?
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Friday October 15th, 2010 11:44:20 AM
The rooms are 100gp per 10'x10' section, which is enough for 1 medium sized person. Valla never paid for a room, but Cesar and Mara both did.
This might have been overlooked because it was just as Jim was leaveing, but you already have a room. On July 20th Jim said he was building a room for everyone except Zeoll and Mara and asked if this was correct. Zeoll and Mara each paid for a room and no one posted that they did not want a room. So I would suggest you subtract the 100 gp from your CS and we can save the two extra rooms for new or returning players or use them as guest rooms.
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Friday October 15th, 2010 6:10:46 PM
Both Zeoll and Bosk are introduced to the very few followers that make up Herrert's flock here. Zeoll meets a Stnger, and learns from her the art of crafting rumors, and when to spread and not to spread them. Bosk feels the calling to serve even more deeply, and he endures extreme abuse in testing his capabilities. He passes one test, and fails another. So it is that he comes to his senses in a remote part of Mudtown, with one human male unconscious at his feet, and another impaled but still alive on his horns. Confused after his ordeal, he had evidently mistaken them for enemies, and attacked. What does he do in the aftermath of this attack he has made on innocents?
Ransy senses no evil in Server, and determines that his group is a small cult, financed by a missionary charity out of Farungia seeking to spread the worship of Flower to the lands in the South where the Gods of the Wold are relatively unknown. They are grateful for Ransy's help. They seem happy but poor, and Ransy feels he has spent his money well.
A few days have passed, and it is time for the party at house of Harls.
Maikill works on his room and spiffies up his armor for the party.
Bosk bathes and dresses for the party, thinking to buy a bottle of wine as a gift.
Zeoll also gets ready and hopes to be able to perform.
After working in the shop, Beriothian cleans up and joins the group for the party.
Ransy takes a bath too and ponders how to invest in the shop. It seems that the residential rooms are all arranged. Beri might tell him that the inventory of the shop could be improved. [OOC: What is it the shop actually sells? And is it open to the public yet? Sorry not to know that!]
In Maple Lane, Harls has evidently worked hard to make this a real block party! Decorative cloths hang from the windows. There is a juggler and three rope-dancers. There is a spit with a boar. As soon as you appear, Harls rushes up, grinning. "Please, join the family feast in the back yard," he says. There, you find tables set up -- even with two huge place settings for the taurs. The entire clan -- must be 40 people -- are here dancing and drinking. And once you arrive, it is time to eat!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:20/20 d20+3=19 ; Friday October 15th, 2010 8:13:39 PM
Beriothian chats with Bosk and reminds him that he still has a bottle of wine in his room if he would like to bring it.
When they reach Hook City Beri looks around in amazement at the sheer enormity of this event. He chats with Harls for a minute and thanks him for the incredible hospitality. After a minute Beri locates Tallie and asks if she would like to dance.
Perform (dance) = 19;
ooc: From the description we were given I believe it is more or less a pawn shop (among the items in the shop we found a puzzle box, a +2 frying pan, and the set of cloths Roy wanted). The shop is in theory open to the public, but JimC left the day it opened. The shop isn't set up to make us any money at the moment, just to break even as far as our daily living expenses and to pay Sanji, Jillian, and Hemust to run the shop.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Friday October 15th, 2010 9:30:32 PM
ooc: A avenger failing his initiation is supposed to be dumped in an Isolated location. I take this to mean where there are no other people.
Cayzle Comments: Yes, but you wander around confusedly for hours. In all that time, surely there's a chance to meet someone?
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells Friday October 15th, 2010 11:32:19 PM
I trust the gods of Wold to do do well by me :p
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:18/15/13 HP:20/20 Saturday October 16th, 2010 1:16:25 AM
ooc: FYI, Bosk's life is not so much a concern of the Woldian gods as it is a source of entertainment.
Bosk (James) AC: 16/11/15 HP 27 of 31 Spells d20+4=16 ; Saturday October 16th, 2010 1:55:16 AM
Bosk quickly accesses the situation and looks to see if the men were/are armed, what they are wearing, signs indicating why they are so far away from town, and for signs that others may have been there and fled.
ooc: Is the living man impaled on Bosks horns still conscious?
Spot Check =16
ACDM and Substitute DM Cayzle Saturday October 16th, 2010 4:31:19 AM
Bosk realizes that the one man is unconscious, and the other, the one he just gored, is disabled and at 0 hp. Moreover, he sees that his magic stone and his flint and steel are on the ground, and the unconscious fellow has his magic pillbox in his hand.
The fellow at zero hp starts to back off, taking a five foot step away from Bosk and trying to be ready to defend against any attack.
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