Thar, AC 26, 105/105 hps, MCvE, Wednesday January 26th, 2011 2:11:52 PM
Thar says a prayer of thanks that they managed to rescue these unsuspecting people from Harlan's treachery. However, he does vow to make sure Harlan pays with his life for the crimes he's committed...
He steps out of the shadows and introduces himself to the family. He gives the kids some of his toys and treats, and tells them that they're safe now.
He remembers those who are still back in the cave and says, "We've got to let our companions know about this... Any idea how to get back into the cave? Should I swim and risk the wall of thorns to tell them all this? I want to search Harlan's things and maybe that'll tell us where he's going. He's probably going to want some of these goodies back and I have a feeling we may see him again..."
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Wednesday January 26th, 2011 8:46:44 PM
Moxy replies with a bored flavor to her thoughts. She tells Falmar there was some yelling, then the dancer spoke to the group and now they all look like friends. She also says they are looking back towards the water and cave where he is and pointing and talking.
The former slaves are happy to hear that they will soon see their new farm and that these nice folks will help them get there. It is a simple matter for Tishe to swim into the other cave and with a thought and a gesture, dismiss the wall of thorns, reuniting the group. Harlan's discarded gear lies strewn about where Snafu stripped it off and the settlers turned slaves turned settlers await a trip to the surface and their new home. A cursory examination of Harlan's gear showed bags ( extra dimensional) holding gold and platinum, probably for paying his gatherers off . In his normal pack can be found what appears to be a ledger and a diary.
The ledger details his transactions for the past year. One delivery each month seems to be made to someone named Sharon. So far this year about thirty slaves have been gathered from the roadways and the nearby Windbourne hills and delivered to this Sharon.
The diary details meetings with Sharon and other slavers that Harlan deals with. It also details his "chainless" process where he charms the common people he enslaves with his glib tongue and sorcerous magics. It is then easy to give them a tonic ( also found in hid pack id a bottle of this tonic) that makes their minds foggy and pliable. Suggestions are easier and charms last longer while the target uses the tonic. It is not detailed how the draught is made or what the dosage is .
On the subject of Sharon, Harlan has several observations. They include excerpts such as " I can feel that she does not like me. I don't know if it is me or all people in general. Most of the slaves I bring her are human. While they are under the tonic they are docile and trusting, but she is in no way kind or friendly to them. She borders on abusive and I would guess sadistic. To her they are walking meat. She has even said that at least once. I don't know what happened to her to make her like this but it is unnerving to say the least. Based on the people I deal with regularly that is saying a lot." Another entry reads " Sharon seemed to recognize the family crest that one of the slaves I brought her wore today. She paid me for the lot of them and then without warning and with blinding speed turned on the man and literally tore out his throat with her teeth. It was so fast, so brutal and so unexpected I just stood in shock. Afterwards she stood there, covered in gore while the rest of the slaves shrieked in fear and tried to run. Just stood there watching the death throes of someone she had paid good gold for. From nowhere a bunch of wolves appeared from the brush near the meeting site and gathered the runners up. They tripped them, nipped at them but did not harm them. She showed no fear of the wolves and seemed to have complete control over them at all times. I left quickly. That was the weirdest thing I have EVER seen and I will likely take that sight to my grave." Another entry reads, " She paid for the slaves today like normal. She didn't even seem to mind that several of them were hurt. They were soldiers that I rounded up after a bar fight in some seedy tavern. She said that they were all healthy enough to be used in his experiments. I don't know who "he" is or what his experiment entail, but apparently he has an agenda and she is some kind of true believer in his cause. I don't know and I don't want to know. She creeps me out to my very soul but she pays top coin for even the worst specimens of humanoids." Still another reads, " Just the way she moves and carries herself screams predator. I deal with some pretty scary people. But I would rather face a crime boss who is upset that I am not getting him quality goods and ten of his toughest thugs than meet Sharon in the dark."
Tishe' (AC 26 HP 53/73)(Barkskin) Wednesday January 26th, 2011 9:07:16 PM
Tishe' urges everyone back to the temporary shelters around the slowly building tower for dinner and a good nights sleep.
Harlan's stuff can be split by the party, and Tishe' casts a Detect Magic cantrip in order to weed out the magical stuff. In the morning, she'll be able ti Identify all the magical items for the group.
Sitting around the fires at night, Tishe' muses. "We should get an escort for our friends the root farmers, but I think we have more important business elsewhere. The little slaver Harlan knew too many names and was too confident about the Pitchfork Council. I'm thinking he may have a backer in the highest realms of power in the Valley."
Serillana (AC 29 HP 55/85) Thursday January 27th, 2011 7:19:42 AM
Agreeing with Tishe', Serillana says "We do have other things to do. We'll help the farmers with where we need to go, but for us we need to find that little Harlan. We should report back to the Council about this new development, shouldn't we?"
Thar, AC 26, 105/105 hps, MCvE, Thursday January 27th, 2011 9:50:59 AM
Quel begins reading through the journal and shares what he reads with his companions. He agrees with Tishe' and Serillana's plan and says, "Yes, let's tell the council about what we've discovered and sadly to say, yes he might have an ally in the valley. We can't let Harlan get away with this and I'm not going to rest until he and this Sharon are found and dealt with. This Sharon sounds like some sort of vampiric creature and the only thing I hate more than spiders are vampires..."
Snafu - AC 33, HP 121/121 (+11) False Life, Heroism, Haste Thursday January 27th, 2011 9:52:01 AM
Snafu was shocked by the revelations in Harlan's journal.
"We need to do something about this" he said in a surprisingly serious tone. "It's hard to find joy in saving these people when so many others have fallen victim to the Harlan. He must be brought to justice. And this Sharon... well the only fate that seems just for her is death."
Snafu spent the next few minutes in quiet contemplation as he stroked his owl Hoot. But his silence didn't last long as he suddenly struck up a conversation with the owl.
"Yes Hoot, Pitchfork council for us... Snafu and friends needs to let them know about what's going on... maybe they'll have some answers."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 24 (26 with Sword ) HP 69/69 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 34/34 AC Thursday January 27th, 2011 6:01:22 PM
Upon reuniting with Moxy, Falmar visits the kitchens and gets her a couple fine chunks of meat, and an apple....
As falmar listens to the journal entries, and the discussion of the farmers, he looks at the group...and makes a suggestion.
" We're building this place, and we have nobody to take care of things while we are gone. If Jeb adn Molly will agree to it, I believe we could all benefit if they were to stay here and farm. We could set aside some of the surrounding land and build them a small cottage. Until then they could stay here, and keep an eye on things...especially since we're not likely to be here very often.
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Thursday January 27th, 2011 7:30:13 PM
Guys I am not going to be able to put up a post tonight. My tooth that I had filled a couple weeks ago flared up and I can't even think straight. Sorry, I will probably be able to put up a post tomorrow.
Let me answer a few things you bring up though. It is common knowledge who is on the Pitchfork council. Harlan dropped names sure, he dropped the names of the halfling man and wife on the council, his most likely supporters IF he were a legit businessman. You have met them and unless they are excellent tellers of tales, better than Harlan, you are certain they are not in cahouts with him. Again, there IS no magical gear that you will be splitting. There is sufficent cash for you to be raised to the wealth level of a 13th level character. You also have gains enough experience to raise oyur level to 13. Please do this over the weekend, before anymore combat or other dice heavy negotiations happen so you have your updated skills. You will all be brought up to 140000 gp vale and may buy items with up to that amount. For example, if you now have 100000 gp as your total wealth you will have 40000 gp to spend. Buy what you like and drop me a note. Conversion characters spending their wealth granted them by their DM didn't need to use the catacombs. I am doing this "in game" so to say and am not requiring your purchase to go through the catacombs.
Tishe' (AC 26 HP 53/73)(Barkskin) Friday January 28th, 2011 12:06:53 PM
thanks David! hope your tooth gets better!
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Saturday January 29th, 2011 8:32:22 AM
Looking closer at the journal entries and the ledger dates you start to see a pattern. It would appear that every two months Harlan meets Sharon to deliver slaves. The days do not vary much, it seems that the meeting is roughly every sixty days. That would make the next meeting three days from now. The place they meet is also detailed in his writings. There is a roadhouse on the border with the lands of the Dread to the North. It is described as Silas's Roadhouse in Harlan's writings. The place is " a den of thieves and cutthroats" according to Harlan. You do wonder how a man parades a bunch of slaves into an establishment and gets away with it. Or how one could be killed as described in Harlan's entries and not have it noticed and reported.
Tishe' (AC 26 HP 53/73)(Barkskin) Saturday January 29th, 2011 6:01:56 PM
"Three days", muses Tishe', "not enough time to go to the Council, but enough time to get to Silas' Roadhouse."
"Looks like a new thread puts our shuttle into a new direction. We need to read this journal and learn as much as we can. Do you think we could pretend to be Harlan and a string of slaves? I mean, without anyone getting thier throat bit through. Or should we go in and root it out?"
Serillana (AC 29 HP 55/85) Saturday January 29th, 2011 8:43:25 PM
"I'm sure I've performed in worse places than what Harlan describes in his journal..." Serillana reminisces the time where she and Taldera were forced to flee from an unknown thieve's guild's meeting place.
"We can't be totally sure what Harlan is going to do. From the journal, I don't think he'll meet up with Sharon any time soon for fear of death, especially with no slaves with him. I think we should travel and do some recon on the meeting place.
"And pretending to be Harlan and a bunch of slavers? That sounds like a great idea. We do have his 'costume' and I've done some male... acting before. But this all depends on how long the trip was going to take from here and the time that we have once reaching the place."
"Maybe father's methods will help me this time."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 24 (26 with Sword ) HP 69/69 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 34/34 AC Sunday January 30th, 2011 10:05:17 PM " Regardless of what we do, we should inform the Council of what we have discovered so far, at least everything but what we have learned in the journal. It would help them to understand what is causing these disappearances and to keep themselves shuttlecocked in the future. It's also possible that some of them may know of Harlan or others that may have dealings with him.
"whatever we decide, I think it may be difficult to enter a town we have never been to, not knowing how this all ties together.
Thar, AC 26, 105/105 hps, MCvE, Monday January 31st, 2011 9:54:33 AM
Thar listens to the discussions and says, "That sounds like a good idea to go scout out the place and find out what we're getting into. However, we need to somehow tell the council what we've found.. That said, we don't need to tell them our next steps and if there are leaks in the council, I don't want them to know that we're going to meet with Sharon.. Of course if there are leaks, then maybe we shouldn't tell them that we discovered Harlan is a bad guy and maybe just tell them that we rescued some captives and are following some leads? Either way, we've got 3 days before we need to meet with Sharon..."
Tishe' (AC 26 HP 53/73)(Barkskin) Monday January 31st, 2011 4:06:31 PM
Tishe' nods, grateful for the common good sense of her friends.
"We are a good society of friends, and we'll soon have those slavers quaking in thier boots. This is what we will do...."
"1) Offer for Jeb and Molly to settle here. We'll provide them some land and protection and they provide us some foodstuffs grown. If they decline, we organize an escort to thier farm.
2) Purchase a messenger to send a report of what we have found to the Pitchfork Council. That way, we get our side of the story in, and if we are captured, the Council knows what we were intending.
3) Do a scout of Silas' Roadhouse. We get close and camp and then just a couple people go in. That way, if we are discovered, they don't know our whole strength and there is reinforcements. Also, some of us are better at gathering information and looking unobtrusive than others."
"I'm thinking Snafu should stay at the base camp with Falmar and Yanosh. Serillana can be an entertainer, Thar and Tishe' a mercenary team with Moxy as my familiar. Snafu needs to come in for a drink and then leave to go back to the campsite. That way, if we need immediate reinforcement, Moxy can alert Falmar and Snafu teleports in."
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Monday January 31st, 2011 4:59:23 PM
OOC Leon I'll email you. Josh you are done, what you sent me looked fine. Everyone else that has not leveled and purchased gear please do so BEFORE you go any further. I will let you know this much. I created Sharon just like I would create a PC. She is not going to be an easy fight unless she blows some saves early on. That said I want you all in full gear and ready to go before tackling her, even just to talk to her. I believe that Cayzle is helping Edd figure out his character problems. I handed that over to him when I couldn't find any way to be more clear about what I needed done. I don't have an ETA on that so I would not expect him to be part of your plan. Your recon plan sounds promising. Finish your updates, refine it if need be ( I think there will be more teleports available to you) and we will move forward.
In Character Jeb and his kin look puzzled and kind of embarrassed to be asked to stay with you. " I think we ought to head to our own land and set up our farm there. We will have more kin commin in a few weeks and you won't want our whole clan underfoot here. I understands you are the chosen law by the council and that they have all approved of ya. I reckon I ought to thank you again for helpin us. A day up here, eatin good food and none of that nasty tonic makes it alot easier to think. From what you say, that Harlan was not a nice fella and woulda sold me and mine into some kinda bondage. That's why we traveled so far past our plot o land and was headed to where he would cash us in. I'm sure you can find a trusted Steward or someone like that to look out for your Keep when you are away. We was meant to farm. Its what we know and where we feel at home. Here just wouldn't be the same as down by the river. I hope that's all right with you?" The same day you speak to Jeb, an unexpected group of visitors shows up to pay a social call while they are on the road. Almar Blackhand has stopped by on his patrol of the area. The Mailed Fist is serving out the last month of it's contract with the Valley while the Keep is finished for you. He is riding with only one other bowman. He explains that with these smaller patrols have stopped the disappearances. It seems that their weaker presence but greater frequency has deterred the kidnapper. If asked he will be glad to take a message from you to Dulcet. He knows that the council only meets every so often and if you want anything done when it is not convened you need to go through Dulcet.
Tishe' (AC 26 HP 53/73)(Barkskin) Monday January 31st, 2011 7:13:35 PM
updated character sheet for approval
Level Feat: combat casting Weaver Feat: Weave Energy: Can turn any energy spell into an "Acid" spell +8 hit points (rolled on L&B this weekend) +1 base attack +1 spell level (Witch)
increased darkwood buckler to +4 (+5 shield bonus to AC) Wand of See Invisible Wand of Darkvision 3000gp worth of spell scrolls
DM David Sounds fine to me
Snafu - AC 33, HP 121/121 (+11) False Life, Heroism, Haste Tuesday February 1st, 2011 9:38:56 AM
Snafu was relieved to hear that the kidnappings had ceased. He was also happy to hear that they'd have a second opportunity and Harlan in just three days.
"Is there any way to get a visual of this roadhouse?" Snafu asked. "I've never been there before but if I gained some familiarity I could teleport us directly there. It would save us some time and allow us to scout out the area."
OOC- I have a couple small updates to make to my character... I'll get them done today.
Thar, AC 26, 105/105 hps, MCvE, Tuesday February 1st, 2011 9:50:11 AM OOC - I'll have Thar finalized in a day or so...
Thar says, "Good plan Tishe' and yes, I'll go in as a merc with you. I'm curious to see how our time at the tavern goes... I'm looking forward to meeting Sharon in person and letting her know what we think about slavers..."
He adds, "Yes Snafu, let's scout out the area more too, as I want to know the lay of the land we might be fighting in..."
Finally, he speaks with Almar and passes on the basics of what they've found so far... However, he doesn't give any info on their upcoming plans, since he's not sure what leaks exist the council, even if they have a good reputation...
Tishe' (AC 23 HP 81/81) Tuesday February 1st, 2011 5:11:39 PM
Tishe' is certain that they will have to walk to Silas' Roadhouse, and that's what she tells her friends. "It will give us an opportunity to learn more about this Cinamon Valley that we are living in and the people too."
Tishe' does want to have an opportunity to use her ley line for a special Witch ritual to help prepare her for the coming fray. If she has the time, she causes her cauldron to grow, and in a magical rite, she slices her skin, causing it to grow scabberous and flakey. She also takes a glass dagger and amputates her nose, throwing it into the cauldron and casting her spells.
In but a day, her nose grows back, but the results are deformed. Her skin continues to peel in ugly flakey scabs. But her Self Sacrifice has its benefits: she is more graceful and hardier through a closer bond to the Sargrass Power.
...Action Surrender Self: Permenant Cat's Grace; scabberous skin -2 disguise and diplomacy Surrender Self: Permenant Bear Endurance: disfigured nose -2 bluff and perform
Falmar CURRENT AC: 24 (26 with Sword ) HP 69/69 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 34/34 AC Tuesday February 1st, 2011 5:24:00 PM
Falmar does a triple-take when he sees Tishe after her ritual, he visibly shivers, and then shrugs.
Never have seen any particularly attractive witches before... there are worse things to sacrifice.
" Rather than hiring a courier, I can now teleport to inform the council and come back. It would ensure that the message makes it to the right person, and we will also have confirmation that the message arrived."
(ooc) Char sheet update on next post.
Serillana (AC 29 HP 68/89) Tuesday February 1st, 2011 6:35:24 PM "We can confirm if the Council got the message after we meet Sharon, with hopefully better news as well. Blackhand at least knows where Duclet might be; he did say that the Council don't convene oft..." her voice trails off when she first sees Tishe'.
"Well, I guess the only beauty that counts is on the inside."
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Tuesday February 1st, 2011 8:31:42 PM
OOC First off....How horrifying. The things people do for power...8) Second, Thanks for finishing your updates. The stuff still pending please finish up as soon as you are able. Most of you are probably suffering some kind of foul weather. Get the updates done when you can, the weather is not going to help out , unless it lets you stay home from work..... Moving on.
IC Almar listens to your explanation of eventsand frowns. After a moment he comments. " You rescued some slaves and your captured sappers, but caught no slavers? Clearly there are things you are omitting. I know from having watched you try to find the little girl that you have your reasons. You are committed to this and will see it through, you have that energy around you. Clearly I will not be able to help you on whatever your next step is, so I wish you well. I would ask a boon of you. I want to know that it has ended. I want to know that when I leave here with my fist there will be no more of these good people being lost in the night." He reaches into his belt pouch and pulls from it a sheathed dagger. When he pulls the blade from the sheath you see it is some type of ceremonial knife. It appears long, wickedly sharp and to be made from silver. " I took this blade from my clan when I left it. It is used to seal the past. If an old warlord was removed from authority his heart was removed by this blade after his death. I want to use it for a similar but more positive reason. When you find this slaver I assume you will finish them so that you too can be sure the snatchings are over. Use this blade for it's intended purpose. Remove the slaver's heart and burn it, then bury the blade. In that way I can be part of solving this rash of kidnappings, even if it is a small part, in absentia. " "To deliver your message to Dulcet, you should travel to Jarlswolf and ask where she lives. Most anyone there will direct you. I have not found her to be deceptive, but you play this hand close as if you expect trechary. Tell her what you think she should know, but know if she finds you witheld things from her she may not be so forthcoming in the future. Witches can be like that." He sketches a bow to the newly disfigured Tishe as he says this." At least in my experience. I wish you a fruitful hunt. Ride down this slaver and take their heart to be sure their terror is at an end."
Snafu - AC 34, HP 121/121 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor d10+10=20 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2011 11:37:35 PM
OOC: character is updated
"The road it is then" Snafu said somewhat joyously. "Good opportunity for me to stretch my legs and for Hoot to stretch his wings."
Snafu's joyous mood evaporated like water in a hot desert when he saw Tishe go to work on her face. While she worked he couldn't help but reach up and touch his own face, just to make sure everything was still there.
He then listened to Almar's tale about removing slavers hearts... This crowd really knows how to spoil a mood Snafu mumbled to Hoot as he considered the offer to take the dagger. Cutting out hearts sounds like dirty work. Not sure I'm the man for the job, Hoot. Yes... yes... Tishe seems like the perfect candidate for the job."
Spell Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells cast: L1: (1 cast) Mage Armor- 10 hours L2: (1 cast) False Life (extended) +20 HP- 20 hours
Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close Message Level 1: (7/day) Reduce Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, Identify Level 2: (7/day) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch Level 3: (7/day) Heroism, Haste, Sleet Storm Level 4: (5/day) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV Level 5: (3/day) Teleport } DM David Snafu I failed you when you converted. I looked over your character sheet and missed asking you alot before now. These are easy to fix though. First you don't have enough feats. Pathfinder lets you earn a feat every other level, and you are 2 feats behind it looks like. second, what bloodline sorcerer are you? bloodline is where your innate casting ability comes from. i saw no reference to it on your sheet. it will give you a couple more spells and a few feats and abilities. Lasy, just go over your sheet. The math looks fine but in some places you have a +3 ring, others a +4. In one place your headband offers uneven bonuses which can't happen, but the stat math at the top of the sheet looks right. Just proofread it for typos. I'm sorry I missed these things when you converted.
Thar Wednesday February 2nd, 2011 10:12:50 AM
Thar sees Tishe' perform her self-surgery and holds in the contents of his stomach. When she's done, he says without looking at her face, "Hey... um... if you need me to heal any of those scars.... I will... but only if you want me to..."
When they talk about removing a man's heart, he's not the first to volunteer, but does understand why Almar cares so strongly about being involved in stopping the slaver...
When the rest of the group is ready to go, he'll saddle his horse and take point, watching for dangers, scouting, etc...
(OOC - Thar's updates are done...) DM David Natural armor is not part of Touch AC Also add in your gear costs when you can. It makes it easier to total when someone asks you how much wealth you have. Otherwise you are good to go.
Tishe' (AC 23 HP 81/81) Wednesday February 2nd, 2011 4:16:35 PM
Tishe' is still feeling the abilities she has achieved and her closer association with the Sargrass Power. She therefore doesn't notice the looks of consternation her packmates are giving her. "Please dont", she tells Thar, "for if the scars are removed, so is the spells that are locked into place. Besides, what I have wrought will make me blend in better in the dark side of society that we will soon be infiltrating."
The Witch turns to the half-orc, matching determination with determination, and takes the dagger. "I will prefer to bring the slave master back to public justice so all the Valley may see the villain. Yet if that is not possible, I promise that this is the dagger that will cut the heart out of the evil slave ring that is causing the disapperances." If that partial promise is enough, Tishe' will keep the dagger, if not, she hands it back to Almar.
With a map on where to go, Tishe' asks Thar to lead them to a woods a mile or two from Silar's Roadhouse to make camp. From there, the Cinnamon Warders will break into four groups; Yanosh and Falmar keeps the campsite. Thar and Tishe' (and Moxy) arrive together as a mercenary team and grabs a table for dinner and a drink or two. Serallina and Snafu come in together for Serallina look for entertainment opportunities; Snafu to look in and ride on (returning back to the campsite).
From there, perhaps there will be more information..
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Wednesday February 2nd, 2011 8:23:26 PM
OOC He is all Hobgoblin, no half about it. IC Almar nods in acceptance of Tishe's word. " Fair enough. but your own investigation and the surmising of the coven all point to there being a good bit of magic to the disappearances. don't let the fiend slip away. Dirty justice is better than no justice." If told about the roadhouse he frowns." I have been there, on patrol. The place made my flesh crawl. No one there was incapable of murder. Two patrons were knifed while I was in the room, and that was scarcely long enough to consume a questionable stew. Guard yourselves there, and do not fight unless it is forced upon you. You will have no friends but yourselves while in there." The trip is uneventful. You arrive and are able to conduct your recon the day before the meeting is to happen. The Roadhouse is little more than an oversized barn. Dirt floor, drafty walls, open floor plan below and a loft that may or may not be divided above. The place is filthy. It smells like dirty animals have been in here while wet and left their stink behind. Harlan was well dressed and clean. You doubt this was his choice of meeting place. You look around, but given little description of Sharon, you probably wouldn't know her if she were drinking right next to you. The patrons, dirty and ill kempt like the establishment allow you in and up to the bar. You feel eyes crawl all over you, as if sizing you for a hole already dug out back. The barman is one eyed, human, you think and slightly cleaner than the bar. Slightly meaning his shirt was probably grey when first worn rather than grey with dirt from working the bar. He polishes a glass as you step up and fixes you with that single cold eye. " Wat'd'ya have?" Is all he says in the way of introduction.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Wednesday February 2nd, 2011 9:33:24 PM
Sitting at the camp with stoic Yanosh, Falmar watches among the trees, and listens as Moxy tells him how wonderful the place they are in is. The smells, reminiscent of recently dead things, and the spilled bits of mostly raw meat she spies among the threshes on the floor. Men with sparklies in their ears and faces.... She could just peck them out of there, they don't belong there anyway... This person she's riding moves much more smoothly...than you....and he has better looking ears ! and he gives her better treats..
Falmar thinks back to his training and realizes that he cannot recall if familiars could lie to their companion.... greedy little...
Shaking off Magical Avian appetites Falmar focuses his energy on Sargrass and concentrates upon the woven symbol around his neck. As he prays, the symbol begins to softly glow...and slowly fade. When the glow has faded completely he softly shakes a small scattering of seeds free, which he scatters around the campsite.
(CS updated)
Serillana (AC 29 HP 68/89) d20+21=24 ; d20+23=32 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2011 10:04:37 PM
OOC: Assuming Tishe's plan is going ahead. --------
[i]"It's going to be a tough crowd me thinks...[i] Serillana thinks as she first sets eye on the customers of the bar. She makes sure that she has her sling carefully concealed on her body (Sleight of Hand 24), in an easy to reach place in case that something comes up, her dagger set in her scabbard so that people know that she means business and that she isn't just a little pretty girl.
Serillana jumps up onto one of the stools on the bar and replies to the barman and replies sweetly "I'll have a mug of ale, if that isn't too much trouble."[b] And she drops a couple copper onto the table. As she waits for the order to go through, she takes a quick look around the establishment, looking around for quick exits if the time some for it. (Perception 32)
When the drink comes back, Serillana takes a small sip and starts trying to get the barman to let her perform in here. [b]"I'm just a wandering performer, well versed in dance, acrobatics and some basic troupe skills. I'm just wondering if I can perform in here to get a few copper for my next drink? I'll give you a share of the money that I earn, say 20% with a minimum of a silver if I don't make the money...." Serillana says as sweetly as possible, trying to use her girlish charms to let get where she wants to be.
Thar d20+25=35 ; d20+13=20 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2011 9:52:37 AM
Before Thar goes into the tavern, he dirties his face, hair and clothes with branches, foilages, mud, etc., trying to look like similar to many of the lowlife inhabitants. He makes sure his elven chain and clerical garments are covered by his muddy cloak...
He gets a table for Tishe', Moxie and him, and orders some of what passes as drinkable ale. He sits in a corner somewhere, growls here and there, trying to look pi$$ed off at everything and nothing, and merely watches and listens to those around him... (Perc = 35, Sense Motive (of those around him, aside from their normal bloodthirsty attitudes) = 20)
(DM - I'll make those changes ;) )
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d100=35 ; d100=29 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2011 11:38:29 AM
Tishe', with Moxy on her shoulder, casts Unseen Servant before going into Silas' Roadhouse. The Witch stares right back at everyone, waiting for her Servant to wipe off a spot at the bar and Thar to arrive with the drinks. Before dinking, she stares suspiciously at the brew and casts Detect Poison before taking a mouthful of the vile stuff.
Broodingly, she absently scratches at her skin, causing some to fall off, and stares at the others in the room around her disfigured nose. "Food!" she tells the barman and waits for whatever is put before her.
Tishe' ignores the food and talks to the barman. "You seen a foppish halfling around? Rich idiot said he had a job here."
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Thursday February 3rd, 2011 4:55:10 PM
OOC For Falmar, this has nothing to do with the Inn and I'll make a regular post after Snafu's post tonight. IC When the glow fades from Falmar's holy symbol he feels a strange tickle at the back of his mindHe has felt it before. Whenever he felt alone or beset by the world around him, such a feeling would creep into the back of his mind. His Paladin training has taught him to ignore battle nerves like that, ignore the fear in them at least. The edge they impart is with him though. He stands, back to the fire and scan the darkness, looking for the source of his trepidation. Perhaps 100 feet away he sees the shadow of what set his senses off. As soon as his eyes rest on the form he feels its eyes lock on his as well. Instant, almost electric communication occurs and he feels a tiny sliver of his soul stripped away, to be replaced by a similar sliver from the creature in the dark. A long moment passes and then with a rush the creature begins hopping and bounding toward Falmar. It stops just short of the Paladin and lowers its head to look the Paladin in the eye. The Bounder wear a strange saddle that looks as if it would keep the paladin securely on its back through even the most vigorous ride. As Falmar reaches out and touches the creature he again feels that electric jolt. He is a part of this mount now, and it is a part of him. He knows that no matter the distance it will hear his call and come to him. It will even die for him if it comes to that. OOC I will send you a write up and a template for your mount Falmar. As I understand it these are rare or not around anymore due to the destruction of the Sargrass plains. Replacing it may be difficult. Congratulations.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Friday February 4th, 2011 8:43:51 AM
As Falmar places his hand upon his new companion he feels their bond grow. They are truly Weft and Web, one and the same, inseparable. He slowly runs his hand along the curiously constructed saddle. Woven of primarily steelgrass, tendrils of other varieties compliment the weave and allow for flexibility that steelgrass would not permit alone. Could this be Manfri work? Falmar quietly repeats the mantra 'Talki Fresal, Dondit Liki', The Land my Life, as he eases himself into the saddle. Absorbed in his own world for the time being, Falmar fails to remember that he's here with a mission. He gently nudges forward and is immediately assaulted with a neck snapping upward bound. Reeling from the initial shock, the pair manage to rapidly circle the camp while dodging around trees and avoiding most of the low hanging branches...most... As they come to a stop, a pink fleshy tongue darts forth and snags a small black bird from a branch, and faster than thought a bony crunching sound echos ominously throughout the camp.... This could be a problem...have to set up forbidden things to eat....black birds, owls, toads...no he's a pot now....dwarves, halflings,...
Snafu - AC 34, HP 121/121 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor Friday February 4th, 2011 10:06:06 AM
Snafu followed Tishe's plan with one exception; he studied the area carefully in case he needed to teleport back hastily.
If things go bad for my friends in there, the calvary will be arriving in six to twelve seconds Snafu thought to himself as he rode back to camp as quickly as he could.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Friday February 4th, 2011 11:12:46 AM
LOVE Falmar is riding a Bounder. I wonder what is going to be Tishe's initial reaction? :-) Waaaahh!!!
DM David He asked for it and it sounded like a perfect opportunity to keep Sargrass the power alive in the campaign. I don't know the actual status of the power but apparently I think he can have some influence on his followers.
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Friday February 4th, 2011 7:39:03 PM
In the Camp Falmar's new found companion does the frog equivalent of panting after his run about camp. It waits patiently for something as Falmar dismounts, feeling sore in places a horse never made him sore before. Clearly riding a bounder will require some getting used to.
In the Roadhouse Thar's demeanor and Tishe's looks and attitude keep the cutthroats in the bar from thinking they can get anything for free from the newcomers to the bar. They have counted the cost for ambushing the new arrivals and found the tally to be too high. Snafu is able to study the bar ( good enough for 'seen once' unless you plan on an hour or longer stay). He departs the bar with a ridiculously overpriced bottle of rotgut for his 'campmates'. Tishe's survey of the food and drink brought to them with magic is inconclusive. There does not seem to be poison in it aside from the poison content of normal alcohol, and the meat is apparently not poisoned, nor is it tasty or healthy looking. It will pass for food...somewhere, probably where there are starving kobolds. To Tishe's question Silas looks her square in the nose and answers," What if I have? Would I tell you? Certainly not." He taps the socket of his missing eye." Silas don't see nothin'. Silas don't hear nothin' and most dear to all my patrons, Silas don't tell nothin'. You benefit from that same as the rest o' them if the law comes callin'. Seen that Hob from the Fist in here a couple times. He puts on airs about being the law but ain't nothin he can do, even with his whole Fist against the lot of us. So he turned up his Hob nose and walked out. That's the law for you. No guts an' no spine. No taste for enforcement when they don't have the advantage. That makes this place fall under Silas' law." The bawdy tavern tales and whispered deals all stop abruptly when Serillana enters the Roadhouse. Greedy eyes follow her to the bar, doing the same rough math done when Tishe and Thar entered. From the shifting stools and small hand movements toward weapons it is clear her tally came out differently. The barman's single eye widens when she whispers her terms in his ear. He doubts this lot will pay for entertainment, but since the crowd is roughly 95% male they might pay handsomely. Either way the barman makes some coin. He clears his scratchy voice and introduces her as tonight's dancing entertainment. As soon as that happens, tensed muscles and half-drawn weapons slide back into their sheathes. Apparently what Silas says, goes in his bar.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d20+10=22 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=11 ; Friday February 4th, 2011 8:09:00 PM
Tishe' looks right back at Silas for a moment and then does a short nod. "Fair", she says and lets the matter drop.
The witch keeps quiet and observes the room, seeing if she can get any information by NOT asking questions. She also watches the crowd who are leering at Serallina to try and guage thier possible actions. Tishe' gives herself a rueful mental 'tsk'; while the witch blends in well to the miscreants around here, she is hardly the most observant of individuals...
...Action Know: Local = 22 Perception =17 Sense Motive = 11
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) d20+34=47 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+23=29 ; Friday February 4th, 2011 10:34:13 PM "What a few silver can't do" Serillana thinks as she smiles at the introduction, relieved that the spiel actually worked. She reaches into her pocket and reveals a silver and flips it onto the table, winks at the Silas "I need some time to get ready. I'll be back in a few minutes."
Serillana finds a nice little dark corner, as she is kinda afraid of what the bathrooms will bring if the bar is in this state. Once she is confident that no-one can see her (Hide in Plain Sight 47) her to get out of her armor and into her black entertainer's outfit.
When Serillana appears again, she's dressed up in simple yet figure hugging clothes that were made for entertaining and acrobatic stunts. Simple black leather pants with a black corset top having a decent décolletage. Black and flowy long sleeves that don't cover her shoulders and her black boots with some heel round off the costume. She also has a simple black belt which has a black scabbard with a dagger in it and a black bullet pouch with 10 bullets in it. The only thing that isn't black is the secondary belt, a silvery leather 'buckle' wrapped around Serillana's waist, tied up with a black thin rope. All up, the costume is reminiscent of what a rogue would wear if she were to have a night off and wanted to enjoy herself.
When she is all ready, she makes her way silently and hidden towards Tishe's and Thar's table, dropping her bag at their feet. "The show must go on, with me not thinking about where my bag is." Serillana thinks and starts off the night with a display off with a display of dance (Perform Dance - 26), building up to some acrobatic skills filled with tumbling and cartwheels between the tables (Acrobatics - 32).
As she dances around the tables, she tries to listen into conversations trying to pick up information about the men in the room, especially if is about slaves and Sharon (Perception 29).
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Sunday February 6th, 2011 10:45:31 PM
Moxy lets out a loud Kaugh! and hops off Tishe's shoulder. She peers around at the room and begins to poke at the meal Tishe' has left untouched. Picking at and swallowing whole the least tasty looking nuggets of detritus. She washes it down by dipping half of her head into the nearest unglazed tankard, which may or may not have belonged to Thar. As Moxy looks around the bar, her brown eyes grow wide, and her nape puffs out to proudly display the pointed feathers surrounding her nape, sure to intimidate any common crows or lesser birds who happened to look upon her.
Falmar waits. with Yanosh.
Thar Monday February 7th, 2011 10:01:50 AM
Thar's eyes widen a bit when Serillana puts on her black outfit. He tips her well when she comes to his table, but tries not to stare too much. He looks away, quickly resuming his mean expression, drinking his ale and watching the crowd, trying to hear what people are saying and doing...
When Moxy comes near his drink, he nods at her, clearly indicating that she can drink it at her own risk...
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism Monday February 7th, 2011 12:37:58 PM
OOC- sheet is updated
Snafu continued to ride as fast as he could towards the camp. As soon as he arrived he asked for a quick status update on his friends. He then cast heroism on himself.
Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (6/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (6/6) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (3/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Monday February 7th, 2011 9:01:13 PM
Snafu reigns in abruptly as he sees a Large Frog with a mouthful of sharp pointed teeth sitting in the camp next to Falmar and the catatonic Yanosh. The frog seems to be watching every move Falmar makes with an expectant look on its face, as if waiting for Falmar to do something special, or say something special. Once Snafu feels it is not a threat, he continues, more carefully, into the camp.
In the Roadhouse all conversation stops and several jaws go slack as Serillana begins her routine. The dancing had them captivated. The tumbling and cartwheels set them cheering. From the back, a badly tuned piano begins a jaunty tune to which the room full of cut throats begin making up their own lyrics. Between the cheers, the singing and the conversations, some whispered, others not you learn of several different ambush spots for caravans on the roads leading into the Valley,at least one moonshine still off in the hills, various contracts for things to be stolen and folks to be 'taught a lesson'. No one even mentions the name Sharon. If this night is typical you can not understand how none of the patrons have met her, heard of her or seen her. Since it is the time of month she would be coming here to meet Harlan it seems impossible no one knows of her....unless..... Perhaps the halfling just meets her here and then follows her to an out of the way place. That would account for no one seeing or knowing of her, especially after Harlan's description. but how does she notify him? what is their signal. Maybe the journal has more clues.
Serillana's cup/hat/pouch on the bar is filled with coins. Many of the patrons are kinda grabby after her performance ( add 15 silver before you settle with Silas)( mainly due to their unwashed state and the afore mentioned lack of females in the establishment) but Serillana is a quick little rogue and manages to settle up with Silas and evade the grabby patrons. Many of the patrons will remember this day for years as the best dancing they have ever seen. Several may even break a hip trying to replicate it.
Where will the group stay the night?
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) Tuesday February 8th, 2011 1:22:09 AM "Thank you... Thanks... Muah!... Thanks again... Woah, steady on!...... Augh!..... Hpmh.... Gah!...... I guess I had to expect this though..." Serillana asys as she meanders through the crowd, picking up her bag left at the table. In passing, Serillana says to Thar and Tishe', stressing certain words hoping that her message gets across "It like that no-one in this establishment has seen or heard anything about dancing in their life before, huh?"
Walking up to the bar, she looks at the cache of coins, and Serillana motions to Silas and does some quick calculations in her head. "So, here's an extra 3 silver to bring the total to 4 silver. It's a little bit more than the 20% that I offered, but I'm sure you wouldn't mind that, would you? Thanks for letting me dance around a bit." She then pockets the rest of the coin, jumps up on the bar and give Silas a kiss on the cheek. She then exits the bar casually, and once outside moves in the shadows, so none of the creepy guys can follow her to the campsite.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism Tuesday February 8th, 2011 10:36:34 AM
"How are the others?" Snafu asked with a hint of panic in his voice. "Rough place... nothing but cut throats and backstabbers and that's the best of them. Any word? They okay? Oh, and by the way, nice toad!"
Snafu waited impatiently for an update as he pondered the frog. "I sure hope he doesn't eat owl.
After getting updated Snafu considered their plans for the evening. "I guess we'll set up camp here? Certainly safer here than anywhere near that watering hole. Do you know if the others are planning on coming back?"
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) 2d4=3 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2011 12:04:13 PM
Tishe' is a little startled at the enthusiastic response to Serallina's dancing, but the witch has to admit that girl is fine. She shouts out her own lyrics designed to go against the weave of the others, creating a fun cacophony of sound: "Hold me closer Tiny Dancer, forget my headache come a new day...."
When Serallina is done, Tishe' stands and has Moxy get on her shoulder. Nodding to Thar to leave, they goe with many other patrons now that the entertainment is done. She heads back to camp.
At camp, Tishe' stands stock still and then shouts her warning to Falmar; "Watch out, there is a Bounder behind you!" Standing erect, she tries to keep the Bounder from attacking her unaware packmate with a Hypnotism spell.
Once the hullaballoo dies down and Tishe' is calmer, she will tell the others about what they learned, and then start reading that Journal for more clues!
...Action Cast Hypnotism affects 3HD of creatures, Will DC 19 or stop and stare blankly at Tishe'
Thar Tuesday February 8th, 2011 1:41:17 PM
Thar admires Serillana's dance and after it's over, does his best to applaud her like the other patrons...
He follows Tishe's motion, and follows her to camp, watching all around them on the way, ensuring that they're not being followed. Once they arrive back at the camp, he assists her in reading through the book, discerning a way to find this Sharon person since the plan at the bar didn't work out...
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Tuesday February 8th, 2011 10:00:10 PM
The bounder DOES stare at Tishe. Then it makes a single leap to place itself between the broken nosed woman and his Paladin. Once Falmar explains the situation though, the Bounder is not threatening to the Witch. The Bounder still watches Falmar. He definitely is waiting for SOMETHING from the Paladin.
Rereading the journal, now with a specific type of entry in mind yields results. After about an hour of reading and rereading you find what looks like a description of Harlan's last buyer and his last purchase.
" I met with Roscoe today to sell him this months slaves. That man is too stupid for his own good. He spent half the night drinking and telling stories about how he was going to strike it rich by getting the 'perfect' slave girl for some southern noble. Doesn't this boob realize that sometimes, even paladins are not complete morons and can follow a story back to the drunk that told it? I need to cut my ties with him before he gets us both caught. Lucky for me there seems to be a new buyer out by the border of the Dreadlands and Cinnamon Valley. I think I'll meet Roscoe and add him to my stock this month and see if I can meet this new seller. Her name is supposed to be Sharon. I think there is a roadhouse or some such out near the border. It is run by thieves so there should be little danger of the authorities catching us there.I will contact her."
The next entry seems to be after he has met with her. " What a strange woman this Sharon was! First she came into the roadhouse as if she owned the place. None of the patrons so much as looked at her more than once, and that look was to gauge how to get out of her way. She walks like she is superior to any of the people in the place, and from looking at her I would say she probably is. She found me easily... I am not sure how exactly. I asked her later, when we were out behind the place finishing our deal. Her response? 'I smelled the slaves on you.' Hmpf, I had bathed and was wearing my best traveling clothes. Smelled them indeed. Either way she does not want to linger in the roadhouse. Frankly that is alright by me. The place is a cesspool. I felt diseased just going in there. That didn't seem to be the reason though. I got the feeling that she hated everyone in there. The feeling rolled off of her in waves. Sheer loathing. It felt like she suppressed it long enough to deal with me, but even I was not immune to her disdain. One weird human I tell you. But she pays good and her gold spends just like any other. She set a schedule for meetings and I just need to make the deliveries. Best of all she is miles ahead of Roscoe in the brains department. I have no worries about her getting me caught. Or of Roscoe either, now that he is someones new slave."
It seems she walks in and meets her buyer and then they leave the place for somewhere private. Now all that needs to be done is fool her into accepting you as Harlan.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Tuesday February 8th, 2011 11:05:53 PM
At Tishe's approach and exclamation Falmar shouts a hasty "Tishe' STOP!, wind down, he's...well...he's a friend".
a friend without a name....what are you called? you'll tell me.....
Falmar runs a hand along the huge jaw of the bounder, who obligingly opens his maw and lolls his tongue out into the dirt and grass of the camp. Suddenly Moxy launches herself from Tishe's shoulder and flies directly toward the wide open expanse of teeth... Falmar reaches forward in a moment of un-Paladin-like fear... as she lands with her feet straddling the lower teeth, and deftly picks out a mostly chewed morsel of some earlier meal. Moxy's feathers rustle as the meaty-moist breath of the bounder blows past her.
Moxy Draconic Highlight to display spoiler: { " Fool ! He won't hurt me any more than you would...and it's about time you found someone who can bring me fresh treats. You still owe me for my cave. and if you tell my ride about what I left on her back, I'll pay you back...Kaugh " }
Falmar watches as his new friend tries and tries to get a good look at the loud thing cleaning it's mouth. He slowly runs his hand through his hair and looks around at the rest of the group. " He belongs to me...and.... I belong to him....he is a great Gift, a sign that Sargrass is not lost, a symbol of Faith, an aid in what is to come, and a reminder of what has passed. We're working on an understanding of what is and isn't food....There should be no problems."
(ooc. FYI Baccke (Bounder): This animal looks like an insane cross between a frog and a bulldog. It is about the size of a large horse. It has a huge mouth full of razor-sharp teeth and always seems to be grinning. name coming soon..)
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) Wednesday February 9th, 2011 6:19:05 AM
Serillana when she first sees the Bounder does a quick double take, and says "That wasn't there before, was it? And it better figure out quick that I'm not a tiny, yet would be delicious, snack for it to enjoy! I had enough or people wanting to do things to me..."
Serillana then slumps down near the fire going through her usual after performance routine, starting with some basic stretches and then to massaging her feet. In amongst this Serillana says "So we have to go ahead with pretending to be Harlan and a bunch of ragtag bunch of slaves. And, gee, this girl Sharon seems really up herself...."
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Wednesday February 9th, 2011 12:52:07 PM
Tishe' sits back with a sigh, and passes around Harlan's Slave Logbook to let everyone get a chance at coming up with thier own conclusions. "I'm not so sure we'll be able to pass ourselves off as Harlan", she says. "Look at the lines about superior, smell, hates everything. Almost like this Sharon is an animal. Or a werewolf, maybe a vampire. We are close to the lands of the Dread after all."
She shakes her head. "If she is so good and can smell slaves, Sharon will be able to spot a hoax Harlan easy. And would probably be able to see through any slave disguises as well. We would be quickly killed or truly enslaved if we tried our earlier plan."
She sits around for a few minutes in thought, and then turns to her packmates. "So, I see three possibilities... 1) Try to impersonate Harlan and slaves anyways. Come up with a method to disguise smell and alignment 'goodness' 2) Impersonat slavers that killed Harlan and want to take over his route. Easier because not have to be Harlan, but more suspicious, and still have the problem of not smelling like slavers. 3) Wait at Silas' Roadhouse until Sharon goes in and then ambush her. The other patrons are scared of her and so wouldn't interfere. This could also shut down Silas' because it's no longer safe from the law. The drawback is that there would only be one shot and if we fail, the trail is lost.
.............
Through the night, Tishe' slowly warms to the Bounder. "There were free Bounders in the Sargrass that were not under the control of the Baron-slavers", she states. "And it is nice to see a reminder of home. Since she is a gift of faith between you and Sargrass, maybe you should call her 'Faith' ". She pauses and looks at the Bounder again. "Maybe she wants you to get in the saddle?"
Thar d20+8=11 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2011 1:54:23 PM
Thar listens to the various options and says, "I think option 2 might work well, where we try to act like slavers and are taking over his business, sort of strongarming our way in onto a weaker competitor."
Thar's never seen a bounder before but hopes that its friendly and doesn't see him as the next meal. He tries to use his handle animal ability to befriend it and make it feel more comfortable around this group of strangers... (Handle Animal = 11)
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Wednesday February 9th, 2011 7:25:30 PM
The Bounder seems at first distressed to have something in it's mouth that it feels a connection to mentally. It's first instinct is to chomp and make it go away. However, after a moment while Moxy begins to get the stuck in food clear of the Bounder's mouth a look of sublime relief crosses its face. When Moxy has finished her meal and gone to sit on Falmar's shoulder the Bounder sits by, croaking contentedly. It still seems to be waiting for Falmar to come up with the name by which it will be known to its new allies. Tishe and then Thar both decide after reading and rereading the text that outright impersonation of Harlan would probably end badly. Most likely this Sharon knows that Harlan cleaned up his loose ends before he joined up with her. Perhaps she will not miss the halfling, so long as the slaves keep coming. Facing a foe with senses as Keen as Sharon's seem to be, the group decides to make up a good cover story for their presence in Harlan's stead.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Thursday February 10th, 2011 1:27:56 AM
Falmar listens and looks through the journal as it is passed to him... "The second option may be the best, but we cannot allow ourselves to get caught inside the tavern. We do not know how many of the guests would fight against us..it could be...bad.
A naming.... for one who is part of my life...as I am part of his...hers?...Faith..almost...no....Life....as the Manfri say " Talki Freesal Dondit Liki" .....
Falmar watches as Thar tries to befriend the Bounder...only to be met with a large grin....as Falmar watches the Bounder turns to stare in his direction as knowledge and surety fills his thoughts,
"Your name is Dondit,...Life...Dondit Liki"
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) Thursday February 10th, 2011 6:20:48 AM "So the question is if some of us pretend to be slaves still, as an offering to Sharon and be on the watch to make sure that she doesn't brutally kill someone like she did in one of Harlan's journal entries... or just pretend to be a bunch of slavers without an offering which will still anger her as she set that date for her slaves... There just doesn't seem to be a solution that doesn't anger Sharon in some way or put some of us in danger. Question now is which way will anger Sharon the least."
Thar Thursday February 10th, 2011 10:23:26 AM
Thar ponders Serillana's comments and says, "You're right, we've got danger with any of our options and I wish there was a way to avoid it. I would say that a few of us could dress up as the slavers and if she wants us to kill one of the 'slaves', we refuse as they're valuable to us and we don't want to waste our property... The key is to do a proper job of disguising ourselves... "
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism Thursday February 10th, 2011 11:27:30 AM
"Nice to meet you, Dondit" Snafu said to the Bounder. "Now please don't eat my friend Hoot, okay?"
As the conversation took on a more serious tone, Snafu listened carefully and then added his two copper pieces- "Sharon will likely have a nose for sniffing out deception. Whoever has contact with her will need to be an excellent actor. Those of us without this gift should not have contact with her until we move to strike."
"Unfortunately, bluffery is not my strong suit" Snafu added . "However, I do have a gift for escape, and I do not need to speak, move or use components when casting most of my spells. I might make a good prisoner, but we must find a way so that she can not question me."
"If only I were deaf or mute" Snafu muttered aloud.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Thursday February 10th, 2011 4:12:47 PM
"No. No pretend slaves. We don't have all the slaver equipment nor the smell to pull it off." Tishe' is adamant about not putting anyone in a position to get eaten. "We come in as cutthroats who offed Harlan (we have his clothing as proof), and want in on the action. We are under the assumption that he was buying slaves from Sharon and not the other way around. Even if the meeting ends with her going away and not following up, I am not worried."
"Remember, once I meet this Sharon and get to know her, I should be able to track her location through my Scrying spells. And we can find out if she is the boss or middleman in this slaving ring."
"So, who is the best at lying to make our story believable? Certainly not me!" Tishe' looks at Serallina, who is the best at Bluffing. "How would you like to look like a human slaver?"
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) Thursday February 10th, 2011 6:37:57 PM
Serillana sighs. "It's not one of my strongest suits, but yeah, I should be able to do some stuff. Story is that we procured all of Harlans stuff, noted that he brings slaves to you and that we should be able to buy some of her if it is possible. Is the group going to pretend that they are a bunch of bodyguards for an underground operation of some sort? Maybe a lady of the night 'dance' parlor, needing these slaves to provide 'entertainment', or just 'provide' for our guests. Maybe thats how we got Harlan's stuff? And I can be the manager.
"I'll fill in the story to make it a little more believable using white lies, but that isn't a problem. Even some stories about mine and Taldera's escapades might find their way through. Is that a fair enough story?"
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Thursday February 10th, 2011 8:02:22 PM
The heroes toss around ideas about how to approach Sharon. A plan begins to form, one that the group is at least sure will not make her happy. Repeated looks through Harlan's journal and ledger show that he always brought her some kind of slaves even if it was only one or two. He has no accounts of her attitude when he showed up empty handed since that was never the case. The Bounder, now known as Dondit appears relieved that Falmar has given it a name. Contented it no longer sits expectantly watching the paladin but now turns away from the firelight and watches the night. As the group discusses how to implement their plan the Bounder begins croaking. It is soft at first, then it is loud enough to make out that it is croaking it's name over and over. If anyone goes to check the Bounder appears to be soundly asleep as it croaks.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d100=27 ; Friday February 11th, 2011 9:15:07 AM
"Dondit", Tishe' muses smiling, "a good name, and a good remembrance." She pats Falmar fondly on the arm as her nose appears to slide to the left side of her face. "Sargrass would be pleased."
Come the morning, Tishe' would like the group to move closer to Silas' Roadhouse and watch the road in. When they spot Sharon, or someone who could be Sharon, Tishe' will Polymorph Serallina into a Human man for the disguise (+20 Disguise check)
Bringing Harlan's clothes in a bag, the group can then ride into the courtyard all together, looking like trouble themselves. "A show of force never hurts", Tishe' comments, and waits for Serallina to take the lead.
...Action Polymorph; 27% success; Seralina is a Human male for 120 minutes
Thar Friday February 11th, 2011 9:15:28 AM
Thar shrugs and says, "OK, I'm game with the plan that we took out Harlan and have his stuff as evidence that he's out of the game. So how should we best prepare? Maybe dirty ourselves up, like Tishe' and I did at the bar, looking like a rough group? Either way, time's a wasting and let's go find this lady..."
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism Friday February 11th, 2011 10:41:37 AM
"Snafu will proceed with this plan if everyone feels it's the best course of action" Snafu said diplomatically... and in third person. "However, he should point out that the plan has some flaws. Like, what is to stop Sharon from questioning any of us? Serillana might be a good dancer... he means bluffer, but how many of us will be able to convince her should she question us?"
"My cards are on the table" Snafu added... this time in first person. "I am willing to be the slave if it helps the cause. Maybe Serillana doesn't like the taste of half elf?"
"I am a bad liar, but I can sniff out a motive like a dog sniffs out sizzling bacon on a Sunday morning. If I sense anything's amiss with ol'Chompy Chomp I'll be out of there faster than you can say Half-elf and potatoes.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Friday February 11th, 2011 11:47:47 AM Some of us may be difficult to disguise...I'm afraid I may not fool her at all.. but I don't want to separate our group. I could perhaps hide through magic, and Dondit can forage for a while. Perhaps a cloak...
Falmar asks Dondit to wait for them while they go to the roadhouse, but to be ready for his call.
Serillana (AC 24 HP 68/89) Friday February 11th, 2011 5:03:57 PM
"No, no-one should be a slave. There is too much risk involved with that plan. More risk than all of you ready to fight without pretending to be someone else. What's not to say that people that aren't comfortable with this situation be somewhere close by, but within fighting distance for them?"
Then solely focusing of Snafu she says "Me?! Eat a Half-elf? I'm sure I wouldn't enjoy it... I won't even get through an arm!" Serillana laughs then gets on with the preparations.
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"Woah! Let me get my bearings a little first." Serillana says in a deep voice when he is polymorphed. "I'm never will be able to get used to being a tallfolk... Ever..."
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d100=38 ; Friday February 11th, 2011 5:46:04 PM
"If Serallina is the only one talking and the rest of us stand back and mute, I dont' think Sharon would question lackeys. Clerics and Paladins shine forth thier goodness or evil to the right spell however, hmmm... could we say that you are under a Charm Person by me? If you do not fight it, I can Charm you to be my friend. The magic would be on you if she detects, and it wouldn't affect you since you are already my friend!"
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Friday February 11th, 2011 11:57:09 PM
OOC Talk over your plans during the weekend. Do it in email, do it here, whichever works for you. In the end get me a plan and a description of your disguises. Let me know who is in front of Sharon and how far out the rest of the team will be. Wrap that up and post it for me and we will get this encounter on the road.
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Saturday February 12th, 2011 9:54:07 PM
Serril AKA Serillana looks like any ordinary man, with the same qualities that Serillana would have as a halfling. Serril's black hair is slicked and tied back in a medium length ponytail, facial hair trimmed into a nice goatee. Physically, he is slightly taller than the average human male and is perfectly fit, just like a dancer. He is still dressed in the same way that Serillana would be, but more masculine. Off white tunic broken up with a black belt, black pants held up with a leather belt and black boots, with padded armour underneath the majority of his body. A nice looking dagger scabbard hangs off the belt of his pants, albeit it is smaller than a usual dagger.
He looks as though he has traveled a fair bit, his normally slight tanned skin looks darker through the amount of time in the sun and the dirt that has accumulated from just walking around.
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OOC:
Weapons don't transform with you when polymorphed, right? So at the moment I have small weapons. DM, will you allow me to fashion a Sling for this occasion (and with slings having no cost, technically can just find suitable materials from anything... And it takes no time to create.) Can someone lend me a dagger or something, so that I can defend myself in close combat if the time comes for it?
Is the plan going to go something like this?
- Serillana goes to her and tells her that she wants some slaves for his business, getting information about these meetings from the diary of a halfling named Harlan, acquiring it through our business, showing her the clothing and diary as proof.
- Are we trying use the number of "lackeys" to put pressure on Sharon? If so, two should flank me to the right and left, two should be behind me, somewhat in a W configuration.
-If not, Have two with with me to put a little pressure on her, with two hanging around watching out for anything bad that might happen.
Anything that I have missed?
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Sunday February 13th, 2011 8:46:36 AM
Tishe' thinks "Serril's" plan is good, with two flanking the human scum for protection and two looking around to ensure no hidden dangers.
Tishe' and the "Charmed" Falmar will flank Serril for protection.
Thar and Snafu will look for hidden dangers.
Yanosh will keep the camp safe. (ooc: I'm worried that character sheet problems are going to turn off Edd from playing?)
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Sunday February 13th, 2011 10:17:01 PM
Charmed is a good plan for Falmar otherwise I think he'd be pretty obvious, and his usual lack of fear would keep him from shaking too much.. Falmar will not speak unless spoken to and will smile at Serilana often. I'd like to have Dondit stay near camp and moxy keep to the trees nearby to alert us of anything coming toward us we should know about (1/2 mile radius about). We need some type of escape plan or this could just be her leading us to slaughter. Falmar can now teleport out fairly quickly if he needs to, but only himself.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism Monday February 14th, 2011 9:24:11 AM
"If things go bad" Snafu said. "I can teleport some of us out of there, but not all. But I can teleport as many as three times, so I can come back for whoever I don't get the first time."
"We need a rendevous point... somewhere safe. The keep perhaps?"
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Monday February 14th, 2011 12:55:56 PM
"Good plan, Snafu. You grab as many as possible and teleport to camp. I can also grab others and weave ourselves into the Realm of Shadow, walking the space between threads and unable to be affected by the material wold."
"We should rendevous first at our camp with Yanosh and Dondit, and secondary rendevous at our Tower should the first be attacked or followed."
Thar Monday February 14th, 2011 1:52:43 PM
Thar agrees with the plan and says, "OK, I'll work with Snafu and keep an eye out for dangers and make sure that we're no surprised. Just tell me where to stand... I like the idea of teleporting out if we run into trouble... I'll make sure to keep silent throughout the exchange and will only act if things 'hit the fan,'... Diplomacy isn't my strong suit... "
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Monday February 14th, 2011 4:53:24 PM
OOC Yes you can fashion a sling since you have the craft ability and the sling is a simple weapon made from readily available cloth and you are very proficient in its use. Polymorph is Vague and I want you all to be at your best for this encounter so I'll say the polymorph transforms your gear to medium size as well. Falmar, Cayzle and I are working to make Dondit's stats official so be prepared for a few of his stats to change. I don't think it will be a major difference. Cayzle is also been in contact with Yanosh so you might have your dwarf back sometime soon. They are going over his character to make up a fast and dirty sheet so that he can join you.
IC Once the apponited day arrives Serril and his four guards make their way down to the roadhouse and wait for Sharon in the dooryard.( again I fail at maps so this will be done by description. You will receive the benefit of the doubt on any actions that require precise planning due to my lack of map) The morning passes and there is no traffic to be seen either entering or leaving the roadhouse. Around noon those who are on the perimiter are able to see some movement in the tall grass around the edges of the clearing the roadhouse is set in. The creatures making the moves are quadruped and staying low enough to not be obviously seen, but you are hardened adventurers and were looking for just this sort of thing. You make out five forms slinking around in the grass. They do nothing hostile, but thoroughly scope out the dooryard. After about ten minutes of scrutiny, one of them breaks off and heads up the road away from the roadhouse. You are able to make out that it is some kind of wolf, fairly large as wolves go. The other forms hold their ground. You remember reading that Sharon was often acompanied by wolves and manage to keep your cool. five minutes after the lone wolf ran away, you see it return at the heel of a woman. She walks down the middle of the road as if she owns it and is headed right for the dooryard. She has clearly seen the three figures in the yard and very likely knows about those on the perimeter. You have about one minute before she reaches the dooryard. If there are any final preparations to be made let me know what they are. Tomorrow she will be standing before you. The roadhouse is situated so that there is roughly 100 feet of open space in all directions around the building. In this open area the grass grows long, about thigh high to a human.Outside this space are scrub bushes and trees, which screen further vision. The road to the bar is visible to about a half mile away where it crests a hill and then slopes down behind the hill. The woman is on the road and has just come over the hill.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d100=58 ; Monday February 14th, 2011 5:24:21 PM
Tishe' stands quietly, taking her cues from "Serrill". Her nose and scabberous skin as well as the tiny cauldron hanging from her hip mark her as a Witch. She keeps her staff in hand, occasionally looking at Falmar and smiling as if in reassurance.
When the woman enters the courtyard, Tishe' keeps still and quiet, weaving the magic of the ley lines about her and casting a Silent Still Detect Thoughts, and maintains her concentration on the woman.
...Action Still, Silent, Detect Thoughts (cast as 2nd lvl spell for Spellweaver)
Detect Thoughts (duration by concentration) 1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts. 2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the Intelligence score of each. If highest INT is 26, Tishe' is stunned 1 round and the spell ends. 3rd Round: Will DC 19 or can read surface thoughts of any mind in the area.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement d20+25=26 ; d20+30=48 ; Monday February 14th, 2011 5:35:48 PM
Snafu tried his best to hide on the perimeter (stealth 26) as he cast a quick spell on himself. All the while he kept a very close eye on his surroundings for any additional sign of trouble (perception- 48).
"I might like this girl if she didn't like eating people" he joked in effort to calm himself.
Action: 1) Cast freedom of movement 2) hide check 26 3) perception- 48
Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Active: False life- extended Herosim- extended Greater Magic weapon- extended Mage Armor Freedom of movement
Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (6/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (3/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Monday February 14th, 2011 6:32:27 PM "It's show time!" Serril thinks as he awkwardly strokes his goatee as Sharon walks along with her wolf. While Serril walks to intercept her, he shifts and starts to stand with his arms crossed, in annoyance and also it would give him something to do with his shaking hands, yet keeping his eyes on that Sharon.
"Okay, first lie, "Of course if scared, I've read Harlan's journal through, and he paints a picture of a very VERY livid picture of a... strong woman. Very independent."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Monday February 14th, 2011 10:14:12 PM
Falmar turns a protective eye on Serril and lays his hand gently upon his sheathed scimitar. Even in his charmed state his Aura of courage flows over the group (+4 morale vs. Fear effects allies within 10').
Falmar begins a litany in his mind... Master, protect the master, my life for my master, protect, defend...
Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { Pal - Virtue, Bless, Det. from evil Wiz 0 - (5)Arcane Mark, Det. Magic, Resistance, acid splash, daze 1 - (5)Burning Hands, MM, True Strike, grease, shocking grasp 2 - (4) See invis, Darkness, Web, Flaming Sphere 3 - (3) M. Circ. vs. Evil, Haste, Summon monster 3 }
Thar d20+25=35 ; d20+8=21 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2011 3:43:51 PM
Thar remains silent and observant (Percept = 35 ), trying to catch anything they might have missed in what they see... He notes the wolves and squints, trying to see what type of wolf species they might be (Know Nature = 21 ). While waiting, prepares himself by praying and casting McVE, 10' ...
If things look like they're going downhill quick and combat is imminent, then he'll try to cast spell resistance before the fight starts...
Spells Cast McVE = 10'
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d20+7=11 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2011 7:51:20 PM
Snafu makes an attempt at hiding, which prompts one of the wolves on the perimeter to move closer to him and do a very uncharacteristic thing for a wolf. It points at him like a hunting dog would do. Sharon does not break stride as she approaches. She simply whispers something to the wolf at her side and it utters a series of short barks. At this the wolf near Snafu relaxes, but continues to watch the half-elf from a safe fifteen foot distance. Thar attempts to get a better look at the wolves and determine what type they are. To his eye they appear to be good sized versions of Dire Wolves. He casts his Magic circle and waits to see what happens next. As Sharon draws closer she begins casting spells on herself. They all appear to be self enhancement spells ( Barkskin, Bear's Endurance, Cat's Grace, Longstrider and three different versions of Resist Energy) Now that she is closer you can see her better and get a good idea of what she is wearing. She is not anyone's beauty queen. She has obviously been in a few fights and it shows on her face. Her nose is a bit crooked and there is a minor scar on one of her cheeks. Her red hair is worn long and does not seem to be bound in any way. It flies around her head like a halo. Her clothes appear to be comfortable and fairly rich, yet she does not seem to take very good care of them, they are a bit dingey and as you get a better look, so is her hair. She wears an oversized silk shirt and what appear to be well worn leather leggings. Her feet are clad in well made boots. She wears a brooch around her neck and leather bracers around her wrists. several rings adorn her hands and a cloak is draped over her shoulder. Two curved knives hang from her belt. Otherwise she carries nothing. No food, no backpack of satchel. Nothing in which to carry the gold you expect she would be paying Harlan for a delivery of slaves. Will save 11 Sharon closes to within 50' of the group and stops. In her mind Tishe is able to hear her thoughts." I hate this filthy roadhouse. I think Harlan picked it at random at first and insisted on continuing to meet me here because of my obvious displeasure. These fools are still standing here scoping me out like prey. What the hell are they thinking? Best to prepare for the worst. Two filthy humans and a half breed. Marvelous. Harlan best be ready to deal. If these idiots get in my way I will be most displeased when I meet that little slaver." Out loud you all hear, " Ok, I see you in the dooryard as if you were not being obvious enough. I have no business with you so do yourselves a favor and beat it. I know you have two more out in the weeds. If you came for a fight I will oblige you, but it hardly seems fair. You didn't bring enough of your filthy lackeys to make this even a sport. If you are thinking of robbing me take a look. Not so much as a coin purse on me. So what'll it be?" Sharon stands with her hand on one cocked hip waiting for "Serril" to respond since the other two seem to be deferring to him. As she settles into her defiant pose her form seems to shimmer a bit, mimicking an effect you have seen before.
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] d20+13=21 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2011 9:47:43 PM "Alas, you aren't the person that we want to do business with us here today!' Serill says to Sharon in a monotone, trying not to give away that she is lying through his teeth. (Bluff - 21)
"That little Harlan left all his belongings at my place of business." he then motions to Tishe' to give him the Harlan's journal. Serril then starts to read from the tome, chuckling to himself at parts. "There is some juicy things written about some gal named Sharon, but that isn't the point. We are waiting for that smug little halfling that ran off without his payment to me, his timetabled rendezvous with her has been written in detail in this little diary. I thought that I should get into that action, I need some of his stock to be able to serve some more of my customers. Some of them are very picky with their tastes. At the very least, he has to pay me back, plus interest." Serril gives Sharon a little smirk as he closes the diary with a small thud.
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OOC: Not sure how the bluffing is going to work. I rolled one just to blanket the whole post... Not sure if I have to roll for each 'bluff' opportunity.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image d20+14=24 ; d4+3=6 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2011 10:28:54 PM
OOC- Will save successful (24; 26 if enchantment spell)
If she can cast spells, so can I Snafu said as he cast another spell. Six more Snafu's suddenly appeared.
Actions: Cast mirror image- six images, 11 minutes
Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Active: False life- extended Herosim- extended Greater Magic weapon- extended Mage Armor Freedom of movement Mirror image- 6 images- 11 minutes
Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (5/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (3/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC d20+13=14 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2011 12:04:26 AM
Falmar continues to stand and act as though he is ready and willing to fling himself between Seril and Sharon.which just may happen.
(save made) spells Highlight to display spoiler: { Pal - Virtue, Bless, Det. from evil Wiz 0 - (5)Arcane Mark, Det. Magic, Resistance, acid splash, daze 1 - (5)Burning Hands, MM, True Strike, grease, shocking grasp 2 - (4) See invis, Darkness, Web, Flaming Sphere 3 - (3) M. Circ. vs. Evil, Haste, Summon monster 3 }
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Wednesday February 16th, 2011 9:08:33 AM
Tishe' whispers to Serrill and Falmar, covering her mouth with her shoulder as she moves to take out and display Harlan's clothing. "She thinks we're common bandits. She thinks that Harlan picked this spot and kept coming here to keep her uncomfortable. She's mad at Harlan and wants her business done and gone."
"As a show, maybe call the others back here. They will be vulnerable without support anyways."
Detect Thoughts (duration by concentration) 1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts. 2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the Intelligence score of each. If highest INT is 26, Tishe' is stunned 1 round and the spell ends. 3rd Round: Will DC 19 or can read surface thoughts of any mind in the area.
Thar Wednesday February 16th, 2011 10:04:03 AM
Thar remains where he is, silent, concealed and watchful now of all that's going on... This Sharon is quite a spellcaster and going to be a hard opponent to defeat... For now, he's going to boost up his defenses soon since the fight will probably start soon...
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d20+17=23 ; d20+19=33 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2011 6:01:21 PM " Oh, you did bring more with you! No, wait those are just cheap imitations of one of your thugs. So you took Harlan's stuff eh? I always figured him to like the ladies, odd he would leave his clothes and possessions behind with you. Are you sure he just left them behind?" She sniffs a few times and moves a few steps closer. (sense motive 23) " Let me tell you what I think happened, I think that little bastard tried to screw you and you shanked him. That explains the blood, and the missing halfling, but not what you are doing here at his 'appointed' meeting time and talking to me. Care to try and spin your tale again, perhaps with a few more bits of the truth sprinkled in?"
OOC You recall Harlan's blow to the head and the fact that it did cause him to lose some blood. You never checked to see if any of it got on his clothes....apparently it did.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) d20+8=24 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+20=40 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2011 6:38:17 PM
Tishe' continues to Detect Thoughts of "Sharon" and whisper her observations to Serill and Falmar. "Her spells indicate that she is a druid", she continues, "that may explain why she doesn't like the building and hangs around wolves. But why so many?"
Amazingly enough, the Witch actually understands some of the motivation of Sharon, but can't see well in the dark.
...Action Maintain concentration on Detect Thoughts Sense Motive: 24 Sucess! Perception: 13 Spellcraft; 40 to identify spells
Detect Thoughts (duration by concentration) 1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts. 2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the Intelligence score of each. If highest INT is 26, Tishe' is stunned 1 round and the spell ends. 3rd Round: Will DC 19 or can read surface thoughts of any mind in the area.
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] d20+13=30 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2011 7:06:41 PM
(OOC: Opening for a big innuendo, but I will not go there. To a degree.)
"Ack!!!! I thought that was just a pattern on the fabric..." Serillana thinks trying to not let the surprise show on Serril's face. With Serillana trying to focus on her lies and how to spin the best web of deceit, her vision starts to tunnel towards having only her and Sharon in the same world, with Tishe's voice cutting through getting more information about her.
Serril then smiles, keeping his voice low and dark trying to not slip into a higher pitched voice that Serillana would normally do. "Yes, he wanted to try something different." Serill then looks down then back up. "And a little bigger, but that's of no importance to you. Well, okay, you caught me. Yes, we set up a nice rock-fall-and-hoist-up-into-the-air trap and he fell for it, he had a nice little concussion, but the little bugger got away. Using a spell no doubt... Of course we took his clothing and travelling items for payment before he woke up, and they we know exactly what he can do and didn't want to risk it. That's reason why we have his personal items with us. I almost felt sorry for that little bugger. You have to be careful with who you tell things, you know.
"So, would you mind us waiting for a little to see if he actually comes here, so we can tie up the loose ends that we have with him?"
Waiting for the reply, Serillana recalls everything that she had just said, finding placed to build up. "Wait, I'm allowed to say that I like the company of men, though I am currently a man. But really a woman. Well anything for money I guess in Serill's business." ------
Action - Bluff 30
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d20+17=33 ; Wednesday February 16th, 2011 9:08:02 PM " He was a little fiesty wasn't he? So, he escaped from you then? Well that's just fine. If he escaped from you then he left my product behind. You can wait as long as you like. He will have nothing I want if he does show up, so I have no further need to remain in this rathole. It has been amusing trading stories with you. Good luck finding the little slaver. He sold his last partner you know....best to cut your losses and leave him alone.." Sharon thinks " Well they certainly did beat him up, that much is sure from the blood. If he ran then there is no need for me to wait for him, Skalipy will be disappointed though. No new test subjects. Means I'll have to work twice as hard grabbing loners. At least I'll be away from the stink of his project. Those test subjects sure get rank hanging around the place."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Wednesday February 16th, 2011 9:47:55 PM
Assuming we do not attack her, Falmar will wait until she leaves the immediate area, then ask Moxy to see which direction she takes.
Falmar runs through the throttling he gave Harlan in the defense of his friends..
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Wednesday February 16th, 2011 10:08:46 PM "Well, I'm sorry that it was such a one sided conversation. Maybe I'll get to know about you, if we ever meet again. We shall wait around to see if that Harlan appears again." Serril then nods, and then watches Sharon leave. Serillana's tunnel vision fading as she walks further away.
Serillana waits till she is out of sight, and keeps watch for the other wolves and signals to the others to come closer. Once she knows that she is not in earshot, Serillana starts to talk in a more feminine like tone of voice "Well she doesn't seem as aggressive as Harlan made her out to be. In fact, she was pretty nice after we got over the misunderstanding. Though, that doesn't change the fact that she is still a very, very scary woman. So, we keep track of them, I guess? And check if we can slowly take things out separately and swiftly? We were outnumbered back there...."
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image d20+30=46 ; d20+11=12 d20+20=21 Wednesday February 16th, 2011 10:15:20 PM
Snafu studied the wolf in front of him closely. Is it a real wolf, or perhaps a druid in wolf form.
Snafu then cast a quick spell and began studying the wolf for magical auras.
2) Detect Magic- I made a knowledge (arcana) check and spellcraft check to identify the auras if magic is present; 12 and 21.
Thar Thursday February 17th, 2011 9:47:05 AM
Thar listens to the conversation and is troubled that it went so well... Of course he didn't hear what everyone really was thinking but for now, maybe avoiding a direct confrontation would be best...
He watches the woman go away and once she's gone, moves towards his friends and says, "So do we go after that wench and find out who she's been dealing with? I remember this all started with wolves tracks outside of people's homes and I think there's more to this than we've been hearing..."
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Thursday February 17th, 2011 7:07:50 PM
The wolf endures Snafu's stare with a bored expression on its face. At one point it even yawns. Under Snafu's critical eye there is no sign that the wold is other than an indigenous Dire Wolf. It's fur has grasses and burrs from the surrounding wild areas in it and it appears to be healthy . He detects no sorcery or any other magical effects on the wolf. Sharon turns away from Serill and starts to walk away. Tishe hears her thoughts." It is not too late in the day for me to capture at least one specimen for Skalipy. At least he will have some fresh stock to work with. I had been counting on the stupid halfling to do my hunting for me since the Fist and that band of nosy adventurers started making it more difficult by spreading out and covering more ground. I can still avoid them, maybe even pick off one of the Fist's reduced patrols. Marteus knows they haven't a chance of beating me even if they put up a fight. Maybe Skalipy would like to try his hand with the hobgoblin leader.... that is a race he hasn't worked on yet. It could be the perfect specimen. I wonder how hard he will be to find..." At this point Sharon has reached the edge of Tishe's spell and her thoughts are once more her own.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image d20+21=23 ; Friday February 18th, 2011 9:39:52 AM
Snafu gauged the distance between himself and the nearest wolf. 30 feet or less? he wondered. (OOC- Snafu wants to be within 30' of a wolf... he'll move if necessary).
Estimating that he was indeed within range of the wolf, he subtly began manipulating his hand beneath the folds of his cloak. His concentration was focused on the fur of the nearby wolf. Delicately he willed a single piece of hair to be plucked from the coat of the wolf. And when the hair was indeed plucked, Snafu let it fall to the ground.
Figure that out, smart guy Snafu thought as he thought about how the hair might be used later on.
Action: Ranged legerdemain check- 23. Will try to remove one hair from the wolf.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image Friday February 18th, 2011 12:54:09 PM
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Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (5/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (3/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Friday February 18th, 2011 11:11:35 PM
Falmar watches as Shraon leaves the area, he doesn't relax until he's sure she's far enough from the roadhouse. Once she has left he turns to Tishe' and asks her what she found out.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Friday February 18th, 2011 11:38:15 PM
Tishe' spills all she has found out to her friends. "She is the one who is causing people to disappear!", she says in a dispairing tone, "and I only stood there!" She tells her packmates of the name Skalipy and expiriments, and how Sharon is going to find more test subjects for Skalipy. "She knows about us, too, and that we are making it harder for her to kidnap people. And she needs people soon."
Detect Thoughts (duration by concentration) 1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts. 2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the Intelligence score of each. If highest INT is 26, Tishe' is stunned 1 round and the spell ends. 3rd Round: Will DC 19 or can read surface thoughts of any mind in the area.
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Sunday February 20th, 2011 7:32:17 PM
Snafu manages to drop a single wolf hair into the grass. Once Sharon is over the hill, Moxy is deployed to 'keep an eye on her. The familiar finds no humanoids in the area over the hill. All that the bird is able to spot are wolves moving through the grasses, headed toward the Cinnamon Valley and the many farms spread throughout the area. If asked to count the bird finds somewhere between 5 and 7 wolves. They are not running together and it loses some and finds others so a firm count is not possible. All of the wolves surrounding you are gone.
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Monday February 21st, 2011 2:21:49 AM
When Tishe' tells everything about what she was thinking Serillana says "Well, the next target looks like Blackhand, we have to go quickly to warn him. We can't do anything about it now, we need to try and prevent this from going any further."
Thar Monday February 21st, 2011 11:03:21 AM
"Yes, let's warn Blackhand, but maybe we can set an ambush of our own to catch Sharon in the act?" suggests Thar.
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 107/107) Monday February 21st, 2011 12:57:36 PM
Tishe' curses for several minutes, a pidgin of Sargrass and Hook City colloquialisms mixed in with Pantheon, Sargrass, Gargul, Domi, Maab, and Ebyron's names with one or two to Alemi and Celsiun just in case. "Curse me for a slow minded Prarie Pig", she finally ends. "Sharon is a druid and perhaps a werewolf, Lost Child, or some other connection to wolves. She has been having her wolves snatching people and leaving only prints behind! And in animal form, we will never catch up to her!"
"It is night, I can send a message to Almar Blackhand, to call his sleeping spirit and warn him. I fear that other than that we can't do anything other than wait for her to take some more people and to Scry on her until we find the location of this experimenting lunatic."
She looks at her packmates, hoping they have a better plan than letting this murdering kidnapper loose for a couple of days and not warning any innocents about it!
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- Monday February 21st, 2011 8:51:18 PM
Afternoon slips into night as the heroes discuss what to do about Sharon being back on the hunt.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Monday February 21st, 2011 8:53:39 PM
Falmar ponders their options... Cinamon Valley, the council, and Blackhand.
He looks at the roadhouse and the others.
" For now, lets head back to camp,Moxy says the wolves are all heading in the direction of Cinnamon Valley, we should start that way too. I don't want to hang about this place much longer."
If only we could know where she was at all times, or when she changes direction quickly...not exactly my specialty...
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image d20+30=38 ; Monday February 21st, 2011 10:00:20 PM
Snafu makes his way to where 'his' wolf stood and begins the search for the hair that he plucked. (perception 38).
"Tishe, you might be able to use this hair in someway that I can't" Snafu said hopefully. "Should you decide to scry for example."
"And I agree, we should make our way to Cinnamon Valley."
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 6:23:29 AM
"Cinnamon valley, I think would be the best. Hrrrmmm... Only if I did something to stop her." Serillana dismisses the Polymorph and starts to run the how things would've been different if she did something different.
"Should have I attacked? I've never been good with melee, I should've slunk into the shadows as I normally would've at that moment...."
Tishe' (AC 25 HP 68/107 -6 CON) 2d4=6 ; d100=23 ; d100=46 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 11:03:42 AM
Despondently, Tishe' goes back to camp with the others. Once there, she enlarges her cauldron and fills it with water, casting a special Witch Spell Call Spirit. During the strenuous spell, she places the dagger that Almar Blackhand gave her in the water and urges his sleeping spirit to come and hover over the cauldron and speak with her.
Tishe' will warn Blackhand of Sharon and her wolves. How they were too slow to stop her, where her last direction and speed was, and that Sharon has a personal vendetta against Blackhand. "We will try to find the location of this Skalipy treadle. Without him, the kidnappings should stop."
The witch waits for anything Almar wants to say before ending the spell, sending his spirit back to his sleeping body, and feeling the crushing exhaustion of working with living spirits.
Wobbling on her feet, Tishe' smiles at Snafu. "The wolf's hair will be very helpful, sweetie. I'll keep it and start casting Scrying spells to see if we can find Skailpy's lair." Tishe' first tries a Scry Spell to find Sharon and see where she is now.
...Action Cast Call Spirit; 23% Success; take -6 temp CON damage Cast Scry to find Sharon; 46% success; Sharon take Will DC 22 or Tishe' can see her and 10 feet about her.
[spell effect: Highlight to display spoiler: {Second, this spell can call to any spirit of a living, sleeping creature. This requires the witch's cauldron and a physical token (hair, nail, prized possession) of the creature to be called. If the creature is willing, then its spirit travels to the witch and converses with him. A ghostly image of the creature appears in the witch's cauldron. The conversation lasts one minute per level, or when the creature or the witch ends it or if it wakes. After the spell is finished, the creature remembers the conversation as a dream. This version of the spell inflicts 2d4 temporary Con damage on the witch. }
Thar Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 2:28:59 PM
Thar ponders their next moves but is glad that Tishe' might be able to lead them to Sharon or her customers' lairs. It's good that Blackhand is warned, but he's concerned about those who live in Cinnamon Valley... "We've got to get that woman," he murmurs to himself, anxious to find and detain her... For now, all he can do is wait and see what Tishe' finds...
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d20+7=26 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 5:56:20 PM
Alamar Blackhand appears as a ghost over Tishe's cauldron. He appears startled, but also to know who is calling him." I feel the tug of the ritual dagger I gave to you calling me, say that the scoundrel has been found and the dagger has drunk deeply of the fiends blood." He listens, slightly disappointed to the story as it is told to him. When the part about a personal vendetta is mentioned he seems shocked." She makes this personal? I have never met a woman like the one you describe. But I have served the Fist for years and she may have been on the losing side of a conflict I was part of. My livery is distinctive and would be easily marked from a distance. I will be on the watch for her, but if she shows her face I will do my best to send her to meet Gargul in person. I will ready my troops once I finish speaking to you. If she is out there I will find her, risk be damned. Thank you for this warning, and may the gods speed your path to finally finding and stopping her."
The first attempt at scrying is resisted by Sharon's strong will. ( I rolled another save before I read the spell, she fails the second one but that won't help you until 24 hours have passed unless someone else can scry. I assume you will try the wolf next, having failed on Sharon.)
Attempting to find the wolf that was plucked by Snafu yields a dizzying view of a pack of roughly half a dozen wolves bounding through the grasses of the Cinnamon Valley. As the minutes go by you watch as the wolves first slow, thenstop, panting to drink from a puddle beside a field. Watching closely you are able to make out the fields that lined the road as you rode into Jarlwolf a few weeks ago. The crops are higher but you recall one farmer had his fence adorned with the colorful skins of poisonous snakes that he had found while tilling. Now the skins are faded but you are quite sure that this fence is the one you remember. The wolves all stalk their way towards the farm house. They reach the dooryard just as the time expires on your spell.
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement, Mirror image Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 10:29:49 PM
OOC: Assuming Snafu learns about what Tishe saw
"We need to get their quickly" Snafu said in desperation. "Before more people fall to this demon of a woman. I can teleport three of us there... teleport back... and then teleport another three. It's risky, but caution be damned!"
Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (5/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (3/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 11:28:55 PM
Falmar watches as Tishe warns the Blackhand thinking that this is the best they can do for him at this time.
Yes, we should go there, they would be caught unaware. We just have to find out which wolf is Sharon. I can Teleport myself, I remember the place.
Falmar will wait for Snafu to teleport and immediately follow.
spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
Pal - Virtue, Bless, Det. from evil Wiz 0 - (5)Arcane Mark, Det. Magic, Resistance, acid splash, daze 1 - (5)Burning Hands, MM, True Strike, grease, shocking grasp 2 - (4) See invis, Darkness, Web, Flaming Sphere 3 - (3) M. Circ. vs. Evil, Haste, Summon monster 3
}
Serillana (AC 28 HP 89/89) [Polymorph: -1 AC, +10ft movement (total 40 ft.), -4 stealth] Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 7:53:14 AM
"I don't think caution is now the way to go, we should try and hit them head on now. Sometimes being cautious doesn't get the results that you want, it seems."
Thar Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 2:21:56 PM
Thar brings out his bow and agrees that haste is their best option. "Let's hit them now and hit them hard. Maybe melee types first and then casters 2nd?" he says, not wanting to let the wolves get away...
Tishe' (AC 30 HP 68/107 (-6 CON, barkskin) Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 2:23:01 PM
Tishe' agrees. "With Falmar and Snafu both able to teleport, we can get to the fence in but a moment!" She casts a Barkskin spell and gets her staff ready for battle.
Pressing up against Falmar and Dondit, Tishe' readies herself for a teleport.
...Action cast Barkskin
...Effects Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex Barkskin; 130 minutes; +5 AC
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 5:16:54 PM
OOC- Following up on my last post with Actions. Snafu will teleport close to the the farm house... ideally in a location that's sheltered from view. He'll take Tishe, Thar and Sherillana with him, while Falamar teleports on his own. That's everyone, so I won't need to teleport back.
Action: Cast teleport
Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Active: False life- extended Herosim- extended Greater Magic weapon- extended Mage Armor Freedom of movement Mirror image- 6 images- 11 minutes
Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (5/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (2/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d100=93 ; d100=69 ; d20=3 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=22 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+8=10 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 7:50:07 PM
OOC Falmar, the boots allow you to teleport as if you had the spell, so at 9th caster level, allowing you to take 3 willing medium sized creatures or their equivalent with you.
IC Snafu and Falmar both close their eyes and picture the fence Tishe described. They see the snake skins. They remember the rails. They recall the look of the fields and the road....Then you are all there. Falmar and Snafu both feel a bit winded and need to catch their breath. Tishe, Thar and Serallina are able to act. The night is dark around you. Ahead you can see lamplight in the window and around the doorway of the home. Somewhere in the middle, in the darkness you hear several snarls as the wolves sense your presence. The wolves turn on you and come bounding through the darkness and the tall grass at you. One wolf lunges at each of you. Falmar hit AC 26 for 9 miss Tishe hit AC 15 for 7 miss Thar hit AC 11 for 8 miss Serallina Hit AC 29 crit confirmed on ac 24 for 9 21 if crit hits no crit, trip attempt 11 failed Snafu Hit AC 22 for 12 miss Serallina is bitten but the wolf fails to trip her. A wolf that looks much like the wolf that stood with Sharon slams the door to the home open amid screams and chaos. You are able to see the last remaining wolf as it fluidly morphs from full wolf to a humanoid half wolf form and strides through the door. Its fur was a rusty red the color of Sharon's hair. Wolf 1 AC 14 (Falmar) Wolf 2 AC 14 (Tishe) Wolf 3 AC 14 (Thar) Wolf 4 AC 14 (Serillana) Wolf 5 AC 14 (Snafu) Wolf 6 AC 14 (inside the house) Sharon
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Wednesday February 23rd, 2011 9:34:01 PM
Moxy launches herself into the air and begins to circle the farmhouse. Dondit waits behind Falmar eager to eat something.....( I assume I could take him)
Falmar takes a deep breath and picks a target.
Serillana (AC 29 HP 80/89) d20+21=29 ; d3+4=5 ; 4d6=12 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 12:01:50 AM
"Awwww, dang it." Serillana says as she moves around to flank with one of her packmates, dancing a nice little jig to avoid blows while drawing her dagger.
As Serillana swipes where a main artery should be hidden under the fur of the wolf, Serillana thinks "Haven't used this in a long time, have I? But it's nice being up close, I can see so much better"
---------- Damage: AC 29, 9 damage
Move: Moving to flank with Thar, drawing weapon. If Provoking AoO, AC 33 (Mobility) Standard: Basic Attack - +2 Dagger and Flanking. 29 hits AC 14 5 base damage, 12 Sneak Attack w/4 bleeding (Can be stopped with a DC 15 heal or with healing spell. Takes 4 damage at start of its turn)
Serillana (AC 29 HP 80/89 CMD 29) Thursday February 24th, 2011 4:24:50 AM
(OOC: As tripping could be a-happening, I'll just put my CMD up as a part of my header.)
Thar, AC 27, 124/124, McVE, Spell Res 23 d20+15=17 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+9=17 ; d8+9=10 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 9:34:33 AM
"It's about time" Thar mumbles, glad to have gotten past all this investigative work. Sizing the wolf up, he draws back and fires off 3 quick arrows, hoping to pierce its hide... Two of the arrows strike true, while the other is deflected...
Att 1 = Hit for 17 +3 shock = 20 Att 2 = Hit for 10+ 4 shock = 14 Att 3= Miss Total Dmg = 34
Snafu - AC 25 (+7), HP 108/108 (+20) False Life, Mage Armor, Heroism, freedom of movement d20+16=27 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=35 ; 4d6=18 ; 4d6=21 ; 4d6=20 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 1:18:59 PM
Snafu sidestepped the wolf's attack, rolled back out of it's reach, and quick cast a spell as he came out of the roll. Instantly, three beams of fire exploded from Snafu's fingertips and struck the wolf nearest him.
Highlight to display spoiler: { Spells Active: False life- extended Herosim- extended Greater Magic weapon- extended Mage Armor Freedom of movement
Spell DC: 10 + spell level + 4 (conjuration= +1) Spells Known: Level 0: (unlimited) Acid Splash, D.Magic, R.Magic, Ray of Frost, M.Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Message Level 1: (6/7) R. Person, Ray Enfeeblement, Chill Touch, Mage Armor, Protection from, alarm Level 2: (4/7) Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, False Life, Ghoul Touch, blur Level 3: (5/7) Heroism, Haste, Magic Weapon, Greater, protection from energy Level 4: (4/5) Invisibility, Greater, Summon Monster IV, freedom of movement Level 5: (2/3) Teleport, break enchantment }
Tishe' (AC 30 HP 68/107 (-6 CON, barkskin) d20+20=29 ; 10d6=33 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 4:31:10 PM
Tishe' takes a single step away from the wolf on her and then brings her staff upright, slamming the area directly directly in front of her with a Fireball from her staff.
She then uses a hand to pull out of her magical quiver her broom of flying sitting on it to be ready to move. "Sharon is a werewolf!", she calls, the half-manbeast form a dead givaway!
...Action
5 foot step (free)
cast Fireball (Standard)(UMD 29 success) (placed in front ot Tishe' to get as many wolves as possible without getting any packmates.) Reflex DC 22 for half 33 fire damage.
pull broom (move)
...Effects Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex Barkskin; 130 minutes; +5 AC
DM David--- An Ambush of Their Own --- d20+9=14 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+9=13 ; d6+9=12 ; d6+9=12 ; d6+6=11 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=9 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 7:26:55 PM
The wolves come rushing in and the defenders of the Valley react with great speed. Snafu tumbles away from his wolf and instantly incinerates it with three bolts of fire. The wolf's charred corpse lies on the ground, unmoving. Serillana dances around her wolf, getting it into a spot where Thar threatens it. The wolf lashes out at her but misses. She then lashes out with her dagger catching her wolf in a vital spot causing it to bleed from the wound. Thar stands his ground and fires at the wolf, which in turn bites at anyone brash enough to use a bow in melee. The wolf misses, but Thar does not. Two arrows sink deep into its hide and electricity dances across the wolf fur. Yet the beast still lives. Tishe steps away from her wolf and using her staff drops a pea sized glowing ember into the grass behind it. The pea erupts into a fireball that catches her own wolf plus the wolves that Thar, and Serillana have wounded as well as Serillana herself. (Reflex DC 22 Serillana It is a close fight, the fireball would have to catch one of the flankers, Serillana moved the farthest to get position so I envision her behind where the wolves came from and in the blast) None of the wolves are prepared for this blast and only the wolf that attacked Tishe survives when the smoke clears. Falmar slashes the wolf in front of him and deals a wicked blow to the beast and then follows it up with another slash. Dondit sees Falmar attack and strikes a blow of his own against the wolf, killing it. The Bounder munches contentedly on the rather large bite of dire wolf it finds in its mouth.
Tishe's scorched wolf turns and runs into the house ( AoO from Dondit, Falmar and Serillana, Dondit with his tongue) from inside can be heard the growls and then a yelp of pain that sounds canine. The yelp is followed by several screams, one of which can be heard to be an anguished cry of " NO! Father!". Something heavy then hits the wooden floor, followed by something that sounds like a body. You are about 60 feet from the front door. The house is not large, perhaps 15' deep and 30 long with the door on the left front corner. the light of one or more candles or lamps flickers inside and you can see Sharon's shadow return to human form. In one of her hands in her curved knife.
Wolf 1 AC 14 (Falmar) dead and Dondit food Wolf 2 AC 14 (Tishe) 33 damage, inside the house Wolf 3 AC 14 (Thar) dead charred by fireball and arrows Wolf 4 AC 14 (Serillana) dead, charred and slashed Wolf 5 AC 14 (Snafu) dead, charred by rays. Wolf 6 AC 14 inside the house Sharon AC ?? Inside the house in Human form
Tishe' (AC 30 HP 68/107 (-6 CON, barkskin) Thursday February 24th, 2011 9:24:35 PM
"No matter the depravity that Sharon and her wolves perform tonight, she shall not escape to continue her evil", vows Tishe', and the Witch calls upon Sargrass to erect a Wall of Thorns shaped in a giant U that surrounds the house. The only opening is where her packmates can advance towards the house.
The Witch then sits on her broom, delaying to fly her towards the house until her packmates advance.
...Action
cast Wall of Thorns. 240 feet of thorny wall surrounds the house with only one way out - where the Sunrise Song heroes are at.
sit on broom and delay movement to be with friends
...Effects Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex Barkskin; 130 minutes; +5 AC
Falmar CURRENT AC: 28 (30 with Scim ) HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage), (MOXY :Familiar HP : 53/53 AC Thursday February 24th, 2011 10:24:33 PM
Falmar scans around and sees that the wolves have been dispatched.
He casts Haste (caster lvl 6) which should encompass the entire party.
There are children inside.... We must prevent their reeds from being cut...
Falmar moves toward the door ~30' closer.
Spells Highlight to display spoiler: { Pal - Virtue, Bless, Det. from evil Wiz 0 - (5)Arcane Mark, Det. Magic, Resistance, acid splash, daze 1 - (5)Burning Hands, MM, True Strike, grease, shocking grasp 2 - (4) See invis, Darkness, Web, Flaming Sphere 3 - (3) M. Circ. vs. Evil,XHaste-used 02-24X, Summon monster 3
}
Serillana (AC 29 HP 80/89 CMD 29) d20+22=31 ; d20+34=41 ; Thursday February 24th, 2011 10:38:43 PM
Serillana twists and manouvers to avoid the flames appearing unscathed, and when seeing the wolf run away takes another swipe with the dagger.
"Time to chase, but still being careful... let's find out how great the werewolf's sense of smell is." Serillana thinks as she heads towards the right of the house, disappearing as she blends into the night.
------------------- Pre-turn Reflex 33, no damage (Evasion)
Actions Move towards the right side of the front of the house Move Hide (in Plain Sight) 41
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