Co-DM Cayzle d20+1=2 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2011 10:08:48 PM
The wharf is a big one, the biggest in Bonetown. It extends over 150 feet into the bay, and is about 15 feet wide the whole way. Five ships are tied up on both sides of the dock at the moment, and there is still room for another one or two.
Karas thinks about exploring the town, such as it is, but first the wharf must be traversed.
Spire walks the dock, thinking about how careful he will be to look for danger once he is ashore. He does not suspect that danger that awaits the group before our heroes will be able to reach dry land. In his imagination, the wharf is a-bustle with activity. But in fact, at this early hour, the wharf is deserted, as sailors of all sorts sleep off their exertions and revels of the night.
Captain Renfield rushed here, sailing through the night, to make his important meeting with the Harbormaster, and thanks to a friendly tide, has arrived soon after dawn. No doubt the early hour explains why the crew bunked down as soon as they made it to port.
Dilantar is also thinking of talking with his new comrades once they are all on land. But there are other ships looming tall over the dock on both sides, transforming the pier into a narrow alleyway. A more dangerous one, maybe than could be found anywhere else this side of Osto, that notorious thieves' den.
Yel'kno, more aware, maybe of the dangers of this place, looks up and down the wharf as he prepares to leave the Lionfish. But does he notice [with a perception check of 12] the danger ahead? The crew of a vessel in poor repair, looking down at the wharf and the newcomers so blithely headed for shore?
Tinius says his fare-wells, and stays with the group, bringing up the rear as he walks with his new comrades toward shore. Koz'Um follows him.
A single stealth check will suffice for our antagonists ... a 2! They have no ability to sneak, as four sailors approach down a gangplank as you walk past a ship 100 ft from shore. Another four clamber down behind you, throwing knotted ropes and descending as the leader of the rough sailors challenges you.
"So, we are needin' new blood on our ship. We're signing you all up to crew for the Roustabout. No scuffles now, my fine fellows, and we'll have you taking good places aboard in a snap!"
There are tall ships on both sides, restricting vision. There are four tough sailors before, you and four more behind. Thanks to Yel'kno's thoughtful perception and watchful gaze, you are not surprised.
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 11:42:09 PM
The men ahead didn't try very hard to disguise the fact that they were blocking the way. Karas slows his run to a halt, a little disheartened that he had been interrupted. Surely he hadn't come across trouble so soon after making port.
"We're signing you all up to crew for the Roustabout."
Casting a glance over his shoulder Karas could see the other passengers who had disembarked a little further back down the wharf. Unfortunately more men had dropped down behind them to box everyone in.
"...snap!"
Karas looks back at the man who just finished speaking and pulls up his hood.
"I didn't run from one group of snakes to fall in with another. Don't test me."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+5=18 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 12:08:14 AM
Spire sighs deeply, reaching into his arcane reserve and relishing in the power. It had been too long since he had cast a decent spell, and he was itching for these men to give him a reason to do so. His eyebrow raises as the human spoke to them in such a manner, but he hoped for the complete opposite. These men wanted to take him onto a dirty pirate boat? He'd like to see them try.
Moving slowly towards the middle of the group of passengers, Spire calls out, "Well, gentlemen, clearly we are at a crossroads. I doubt many of us wish to return to the seas so soon after our landing, and so the question arises; do you think you can defeat us?"
As Spire slowly paces, he looks at each of the men surrounding them. (Nature check of 18 to evaluate enemies' prowess.)
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday October 12th, 2011 7:55:24 AM
Baird, feel free to place yourself with the group, or you may choose to come up behind the four thugs in the rear. Your choice. If you want to sneak up behind, roll a stealth check.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 d20=12 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 8:48:28 AM
Yel'kno slows his space as their path is blocked and turns to look over his shoulder at the sounds of the four other men coming up behind them. He sighs, his hand gripping his bow, as he looks at the sailors boxing them in and at his new found companions. Arrived in Bonetown not half an hour and already someone is trying to press gang them in to service? This should be a fun place.
Emboldened by the words of his peers, Yel'kno nods towards the speaker, the presumed leader of the band, "Indeed... you'll find that this is a fish too big for you fry. Turn and go back to your boat before it's less even more crew."
Intimidate: 12
Aid Another anyone?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:12:58 AM
Dilantar sighs as he reaches into his pouch and grabs a handful vials without looking at them. As he drinks the contents of a vial that is glowing slightly green(move action - grab the vials, standard to drink it), his eyes seem to dilate and turn catlike, while he seems to grow bulkier and lithe. He says in a slightly animal like voice, "Gentlemen, you really should just leave us alone, we don't wish for any trouble on our first day here, but we will finish whatever you start" Dilantar seems ready to fight. He quickly apologizes to his companions, "I am sorry for saying something so aggressive, but I don't think we can get out of this peacfully"
((drink a mutagen, gain +4 Dex, +2 Natural Armor, and -2 Wisdom. Armor is now 19/15/14 and will save is +1. CMD is 15. Ranged attacks are now +6(with point blank shot) or +7(if with PBS and a splash weapon) while the mutagen lasts(10 minutes) ))
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20=3 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 1:07:34 PM
Baird had quickly gathered his things and said his few goodbyes below deck and then quickly become lost in thought about his dream from the previous night ignoring almost all of his surroundings and simply moving with whatever group he found himself in. At sound of voices holding aggressive tones Baird became aware of his surroundings, and surrounders at this point, once again. "Uh yeah, you should leave us alone. We can fight......and stuff."
((D20 roll was for aid another on intimidate. Wasn't sure if I add the +5 I get or not but I think I blew it anyway.))
(Denis) Tinius AC 16/14/11 -- CMD 9 HP 11/11 d20=14 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:32:17 PM
Tinius moves to one side of the group to get a clear view of the speaker for the crew of the Roustabout, but doesn't move to the front. I am sure the Roustabout is a fine ship and will no doubt find ample men to fill its crew in the drinking halls of these Bones, but you cannot have my men here. This day we are due for a meeting with Captain Reichild and the Harbormaster in a little more than half an hour. I certainly don't like the prospects for the man that keeps the Harbormaster waiting, do you?
OOC: sorry I don't seem to be able to make the dice roller work
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 d20+5=25 ; Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:32:17 PM
Koz'Um Dawl, looking shaken yet resolute steps forward and between his new companions and the pirate brigands.
"Fighting will get us nowhere! All of you," he points at the pirates, so eager for fresh deckhands. "And stay your arms, there is no need for bloodshed here." he calls back to his companions.
"Look here," he said addressing the foremost of the pirates. "Are you to inflict a the pain upon us that will be truly doubled upon your own soul for the evil deeds you commit! Stay! begone from here, search for prey else where."
[DM OOC to Spire: Yes, you can make knowledge checks to identify the strengths and weaknesses of monsters. For people, the required Knowledge check is Know (Geography), as per the skill description. The DC for a common creature, such as humans or goblins, is 5+CR. Your roll is good enough to tell you that humans are versatile and adaptable, and they have potentially great capabilities or not, depending on their class levels. You may also read over the rules for humans in the core rulebook. And they all seem pretty Tough and Dodgy.]
Karas issues a warning.
Dilantar drinks a magic concoction.
Spire identifies them all as humans.
Tinius offers logic, and a subtle threat.
Yel'kno tries to influence them through intimidation. However, doing so would take a full minute, and you do not have that much time.
Koz'Um Dawl would like to talk with the ruffians, and maybe convince them to back down, but per the rules, "Diplomacy is generally ineffective ... against creatures that intend to harm you or your allies in the immediate future." Your kindly DM is sorry to see you waste your natural 20!
Baird attempts to help his friends to seek an accommodation, but his efforts fall short.
Your DM is sorry to quash your attempts at negotiation, and hopes this will not deter you from future attempts, but in this case, the ruffians are intent on doing you harm.
The chief ruffian pauses a moment to explain the situation -- your efforts have gained you that much, at least. "It's nothing personal, you see," the good-natured fellow says as he steps forward, drawing a sap and swinging at Dilantar. "But we want out of our indenture, and the only way to get out is to find other sailers to take our places."
Another one barks as he attacks, "Yeah, we just want you suckers to labor painfully in our places for no reward."
All thugs are AC 15
Thug 1 - attacks Dilantar Thug 2 - attacks Dilantar Thug 3 - attacks Karas Thug 4 - attacks Spire Thug 5 - attacks Tinius Thug 6 - attacks Yel'kno Thug 7 - attacks Koz'Um Dawl Thug 8 - attacks Baird
However, the dice roller smiles on you, and they all miss.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 d20+2=12 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 9:06:55 AM
"Bah, the only place of yours I'll be taking is with your wife this evening," Yel'kno shoots back before raising his buckler to brush aside the sap aimed at his head. Unwilling to draw steel as of yet when their attackers were plainly not trying to kill them, Yel'kno instead moves in close to his attacker and tries to land a knee in his gut, but is unable to place a solid blow.
Attack 1: Hit AC 12, Miss
(Hope you magic types have something up your sleeves. Otherwise in a straight melee, by the numbers, I think we're screwed with out a lot of luck)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 d6+6=11 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 12:10:21 PM
Dilantar takes a step backwards and throws his bomb at the thug who spoke and then swung at him.((5ft step back,1d20+7 touch attack roll, for 1d6+6 damage, 7 splash damage in 1 square around target, reflex DC 15 to halve damage.)) Dilantar is attempting to hit both of the sailors that tried to hit him with the blast. Once he finishes throwing the bomb, he grabs his crossbow from his belt.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 d20+7=20 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 12:11:50 PM
(( not sure why it didn't roll the first time, so sorry for the double post))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Thursday October 13th, 2011 12:32:56 PM
Spire's reflexes kick into action, dodging the feeble attack. He laughs wildly, his eyes wide with a look that old friends would recognize and be rather worried about. Moving away from the man who just attacked him, he turns to face the group of foes most closely bunched together. Drawing arcane symbols in the air with his free hand, it begins burning with an arcane fire. He shouts an incantation in elven, tossing the fire in front of him to scorch his enemies.
(Burning Hands, DC 16 or 17 Reflex half damage, I seem to remember there being a rule that I get a +1 to the DC of evocation spells since it's my Arcane School, but I might be wrong. +1 comes from Intense Spells school ability.)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d4+1=5 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 12:34:17 PM
(Oops, didn't roll the first time.)
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+5=21 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 3:24:10 PM
Baird watched his new allies and tries his luck at a bloodless approach first. Raising his shield Baird stares hard at the Sailor who attacked him, "I would run!" Baird used the power he'd been given to turn the last word into a command straight from Wardd.
((Cast Command:flee DC 16. Cast defensively))
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 d20+2=6 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 3:51:51 PM
Wasn't this a simple brawl? Why was the sound of an explosion ringing in his ear? Karas didn't take the time to find out what was happening as he reacted to this desperate man's attack. He tries to get back with a punch that doesn't connect (6 misses AC 15).
(Are these guys armed? Other than the only one mentioned drawing a sap I mean. If so my target gets an AoO on me.)
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday October 13th, 2011 8:29:09 PM
OOC: All are armed with saps, sorry!
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 d20=8 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 8:50:40 PM
Despite his best efforts Koz'Um Dawl is forced to step aside as one brigand comes charging towards him. With no choice but to fight pulling his small knife from the folds of his cleric robes he takes a jab at the pirate. Tentative and afraid the small dwarf misses sadly.
Co-DM Cayzle d20+2=4 ; d20+2=4 [2 saves vs bomb]; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=15 [2 saves vs burn hands]; d20=17 [save vs command]; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=8 [thug atts and damages] Thursday October 13th, 2011 11:42:15 PM
Yel'kno swings and misses.
Dilantar throws a bomb that splashes thugs 1 and 2. They roll saves and get a 4 and a 4, so both take the full 7 damage.
Spire catches Thugs 4 and 3 in a burning hands spell: saves 16 and 15 both miss; both take 5 and their clothes are on fire.
In the back, Baird tells Thug 8 to flee. The thug, with no bonus, rolls a natural 17 and shrugs off the spell.
Karas and Koz'Um Dawl also miss with their attacks.
[OOC: No post from Tinius -- Tinius, you may post two rounds of action.]
The thugs attack, except for Thugs 3 and 4, who take five foot steps back and beat out the flames on their clothes and leather armor.
The attacks, in order from 1 to 8, hit ACs 6 (misses Dilantar), 20 (hits Dilantar), 16 (hits Tinius), 24 (hits Yel'kno, but crit not confirmed), 12 (misses Koz), and 16 (misses Baird).
Dilantar takes 6 hp nonlethal damage. Tinius takes 8 hp nonlethal damage. Yel'kno takes 8 hp nonlethal damage. OOC: Sorry friends, the die roller is making up for the first round!
Thug 1 - down 7 - attacks Dilantar Thug 2 - down 7 - attacks Dilantar Thug 3 - down 5 - attacks Karas (putting out fire) Thug 4 - down 5 - attacks Spire (putting out fire) Thug 5 - attacks Tinius Thug 6 - attacks Yel'kno Thug 7 - attacks Koz'Um Dawl Thug 8 - attacks Baird
All thugs are AC15 (leather +2 dex +1 dodge feat)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d4+1=3 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 12:01:18 AM
Spire is smiling ear to ear, his heart racing in his chest. His right hand is a blur in the air, drawing even more arcane symbols that glow fiercely. He continues to chant incantations, feeling the arcane energies seep out of his body and into reality. Tapping into his inner powers, he forgoes his usual spells and instead hurls a missile of force at one of the thugs that he caught with his flame.
(Force Missile school power on Thug 5)
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 d20+2=13 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 2:23:01 AM
Karas is a bit shocked to see the man in front of him burst in to flame. He doesn't seem too overwhelmed, but Karas hopes it is enough of a distraction to give him a better opening. It proves otherwise, and his next punch misses narrowly.
(5 ft. step up to Thug 3, Attack roll 13 misses AC 15)
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Friday October 14th, 2011 7:18:29 AM
Baird was more than a little surprised to see his spell fail and decided it was time to take a different approach to this fight. Stepping back Baird calls on Wardd to bless them with a little luck.
(5ft. step back, cast bless)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 d20+7=26 ; d6+6=7 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 8:58:23 AM
Dilantar dodges the first swing of sap, only to get right in the way of the second. With a ringing in his ears that promises to become a spectacular headache, Dilantar snarls and starts gathering his vials from his clothes. He then draws the ingrediants for a bomb, takes a step to the side and throws his bomb at the thug that hit him, taking care not to get his companions or himself in the blast.
((5ft step to the side, standard action to gather vials and throw the bomb, aiming at Thug 2, avoiding the party with the splash damage if possible. rolled 1d20+7 ranged touch attack, hits. Damage is 1d6+6 = 7 on the Thug 2 and 7 on anyone else in the splash radius(presumably Thug 1) ))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (8 nonlethal damage) d20+2=9 ; Friday October 14th, 2011 9:50:56 AM
World tilting from the solid blow to the side of his head, Yel'kno tries a return strike against his opponent, but might as well be giving him a congratulatory pat on the back.
Attack 1: Miss
(Denis) Tinius AC 16/14/11 -- CMD 9 HP 11/11 d20=15 ; Saturday October 15th, 2011 1:24:19 PM
Tinius draws his rapier as soon as the fight begins and takes effort to inflict only minor wounds. He thrusts at the sailor hoping to cause him enough pain to steal him eagerness for this plan.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 d8+1=7 ; Sunday October 16th, 2011 8:33:16 PM
Hearing the injuries inflicted upon his new comrades Koz'Um Dawl seeks to lend his healing touch to Dilantar and moves swiftly towards him.
(OOC: not sure how far away Dilantar is from me. Can I move to him and still use Cure Light Wounds? If I can I do that (i' m unsure if I add +1 to my spell for caster level, If not and i'm able to cast just subtract 1 from my score), if i cannot cast the spell i simply move towards him and you can disregard my roll.)
Co-DM Cayzle d20+2=7 [thug fails save]; d20+4=7 [T att last round]; d4=1 [T dam this round]; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=12 [thug atts]; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=8 [thug dam]; Monday October 17th, 2011 8:03:31 AM
OOC: Revising damage on Thug 1 to 11, sorry for the confusion.
Spire hits Thug 5 with a force missile for 5.
Karas swings and misses.
Baird blesses the group.
Dilantar throws another bomb, hitting Thug 2 for 7 and Thug 1 for 7 (who misses his save). Thug 1 is down!
Yel'kno, bad luck continuing, swings and misses.
Tinius attacks with his rapier, this round and last. His attack last round misses (rolled by DM), and this round he hits for 1 hp damage (rolled by DM).
Koz'Um Dawl dodges back, casting a cure on Dilantar (8 hp healed with the extra +1).
The thugs attack, except for Thugs 1, who is down on the ground, badly burned. That means each of you is attacked!
The attacks, in order from 1 to 7, hit ACs 11 (misses Dilantar), 18 (just hits Karas), 17 (hits Spire), 19 (hits Tinius), 6, 7, and 12 (misses the rest of you).
Karas takes 4 hp nonlethal damage. Spire takes 5 hp nonlethal damage. Tinius takes 8 hp nonlethal damage.
What's that?! Is there someone coming from the shore direction?!
Thug 1 - down 18 - DOWN Thug 2 - down 14 - attacks Dilantar Thug 3 - down 5 - attacks Karas Thug 4 - down 5 - attacks Spire Thug 5 - down 6 - attacks Tinius Thug 6 - attacks Yel'kno Thug 7 - attacks Koz'Um Dawl Thug 8 - attacks Baird
All thugs are AC15 (leather +2 dex +1 dodge feat)
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+2=19 ; d6+2=7 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 11:41:35 AM
Is it a bird or a plane? No it's.......a dwarf. Four and a half feet of stocky goodness. Perhaps it was fate that brought him to the docks at this moment. Where a group of newcomers was in the process of being unlawfully pressganged into service aboard what he suspected was a less than honorable vessel. Normally Rogar Stonefist couldn't fight off so many men but the newcomers were putting up a fight of their own. So maybe this time he could do something.
A dwarf runs out of the crowd. He's 4' 6" tall, bald with symbols tattood upon his head. Instead of the traditional long beard, Rogar's was trimmed to a neat black gotee. His chest was bare except for a long scarf criss crossing his torso. The scarf started at one wrist, coiling up his arm. The scarf continued criss crossing his chest several times before coiling down the other arm and ending at the wrist. Rogar wore loose fitting brown pants and sandals.
Rogar headed straight for the nearest ruffian. He held a thick stick in one hand while his other was empty. His thick meaty fist lashed out at the ruffian's thigh. Just before connecting, Rogar angled his fist to drive his knuckle into a pressure point.
"Excuse me my good man but these gentlemen seem to have declined your job offer."
ooc: hit ac 19 for 7 damage. Scorpion Style- must make a fortitude check vs DC 14 or have his movement speed reduced to 5 ft for 4 rounds.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (5 nonlethal) d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 12:41:50 PM
Spire cries out in pain as the thug's sap makes contact with him. Quickly glancing around, he quickly becomes aware that these men will not fall quickly. Taking a few steps back, he taps into strength he rarely uses as his longbow begins to glow faintly. Drawing now familiar arcane symbols in the air, again chanting the incantations, his hands begin to burn brightly. He turns to the group of foes, finishing the spell and crying out, "Run while you still have your lives, you fools!" The fire leaps from his hands, shooting fire out at the thugs once more.
(5 ft. step back, activate bonded object ability to cast Burning Hands unprepared. Sorry about the two rolls, the first one didn't load right away so I clicked the roll button again. DC 17 Reflex for half damage and avoid being set on fire.)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (8 nonlethal damage) d20+2=13 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 12:57:23 PM
Yel'kno continues his sissy-slap fight with the thug accosting him as he remains unable to land a solid blow.
Attack 1: Miss
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 2d20+5=31 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d4+1=2 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 1:55:43 PM
Dilantar says a quick thank you to his new friend and steps away from the man attacking him. Grabbing his crossbow, Dilantar takes aim and fires at Thug 2, hoping the combination of crossbow bolts and explosives will discourage him from further pursuit.
Ooc: please ignore first roll. Second roll is attack roll if not shootinto melee, third roll is with minus 4 for shooting into melee. Crossbow hits, damage 2
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) d20+3=8 ; Monday October 17th, 2011 2:32:09 PM
Even with a strange boost of courage, Karas cannot land a hit on this thug.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+1=11 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 12:10:54 AM
Baird decided that if these ruffians were determined enough to stick around after real blood was spilled then the bloodless route would not do him much good. "Alright then you dogs, if that's how you want it." Baird drew his morningstar and swung a wild attack at the thug in front of him.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 d8+1=3 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 7:22:59 AM
Seeing that Spire is hurt as well Koz'Um Dawl darts to him and again calls upon his healing touch, a blue cleansing color enveloping his hands as he lays them upon his new companion.
(OOC: DM- the +1 is for my caster level....For players please make sure to post your damage so I know who to heal.)
CURE LIGHT WOUNDS - 3
Co-DM Cayzle d4=4 [dwarf fights Thug 4]; d20+4=5 [Thug 4 fails crippling save]; d100=93 [Spire avoids burning dwarf]; d20+2=4 ; d20+2=5 [savs vs bh]; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=8 [thug atts]; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=4 [thug dams]; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 9:41:00 AM
[OOC: Please all welcome Walter, joining our game as this new heroic dwarf.]
[OOC: Note that at the end of last round, Tinius had taken 16 hp nonlethal damage and is unconscious.]
A newcomer, a dwarf clearly skilled in punching, lashes out at Thug 4 (randomly determined). He hits hard, and also temporarily cripples the Thug!
Spire steps back and tries another burning hands! Unfortunately, there is a really good chance that he will hit the new dwarf with the spell -- Thug 4 was fighting Spire, the dwarf came up and attacked Thug 4, then Spire stepped back and let loose with flame! In the confusion, I gotta give the dwarf a 75% chance of getting blasted. The die roller smiles on the party, and with a roll of 93, the dwarf is not hit by the burning hands. However, Thugs 2 and 3 are! They try to save with rolls of 4 and 5, so both take the full 5, and are aflame. Thug 2, moreover, falls down!
In what is getting to be a pattern, Karas and Yel'kno swing and miss.
Dilantar steps back and aims his crossbow. He sees that Thugs 1 and 2 are down, and Karas is giving soft cover to Thug 3, so he shoots at Thug 4, at whom he has a clear shot. He hits for 2.
Baird takes a morningstar poke and misses.
Koz'Um Dawl casts another cure, this time on Spire (3 hp healed with the extra +1).
Thugs 1 and 2 are down, and Thug 2 is on fire. So is Thug 3. Thug 4 is crippled. Demoralized, Thug 3 withdraws, moving while on fire away. Rogar you may make an Attack of Opportunity on Thug 3 as he flees, if you like.
Thug 4 is too crippled to run, so he takes a step forward to Spire and swings, snarling, "I'll take you down, mage!" His attack, however, misses Spire by 1.
In the back, the story is different. Thugs 5, 6, 7, and 8 are doing fine, and only Thug 5 is even wounded. Plus they have knocked Tinius down! They attack, hitting AC20 (hits Yel'kno), AC18 (hits Yel'kno), chases and hits AC17 (hits Koz'Um Dawl), and AC8 (misses Baird).
Yel'kno takes 3 hp nonlethal damage, bringing him to 11 of 12. Then he takes another 6 nonlethal damage, knocking him DOWN. Koz'Um Dawl takes 4 hp nonlethal damage.
Thug 1 - down 18 - DOWN Thug 2 - down 19 - DOWN Thug 3 - down 10 - Fleeing! And En Fuego! {Rogar gets an AoO] Thug 4 - down 14 - attacks Spire Thug 5 - down 6 - attacks Yel'kno now that Tinius is DOWN Thug 6 - attacks Yel'kno Thug 7 - attacks Koz'Um Dawl Thug 8 - attacks Baird
Tinius and Yel'kno are DOWN.
All thugs are AC15 (leather +2 dex +1 dodge feat)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 7/12 (17 nonlethal damage) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 10:25:31 AM
Yel'kno takes the first hit and grins as his attacker with bloodied teeth, opening his mouth to make some sort of snide comment, giving the other thug the opportunity to smack him on the back of the skull with his sap. To Yel'kno, the world flashes bright white and then goes dark as he slumps to the wooden dock like a bag of bones.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (5 nonlethal) d4+1=2 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 12:21:08 PM
Feeling invigorated by the dwarf's healing, he gives him a quick nod and laughs as the Thug misses him once more. "If that is your intention, you don't seem to be doing very well!" Drawing some rather simple (at least to him) arcane symbols in the air, a blast of force shoots out at the man who just missed him, blasting him in the chest.
(Force Missile school power on Thug 4.)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 12:28:47 PM
((Forgot to update current damage due to healing. Welcome, Walter!))
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+2=21 ; d6+2=7 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:27:16 PM
Once again Rogar is reminded how great it is to be a dwarf. He never expected flames to burst into thin air. Luckily he was a dwarf and the flames just shot right over his head. Instead of going after the pirate that Rogar just crippled, he takes a quick scan of the battlefield. The situation is not a good one. The pirates seem to be a lot more orginized than he would have expected them to be. Rogar needed to cause some chaos. He turns away from the man he crippled and instead runs at another that in a less than honorable fashion, hit a man from behind. Rogar jumps into the air and comes down with a hard kick to a pirate.
ooc: attacking thug #5. hit ac 21 for 7 damage. Scorpion Style again so thug #5 needs to make a fort save vs dc 14 or be reduced to 5ft movement for 4 rounds.
Hello everybody. I've been in the wold for some 10 years now. I forget how long its been but its been a while. This is my second pc so I'm looking forward to climbing the ranks once more. So far the die roller definately likes this pc. I dont know how long it will last but I'll take what I can get.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+1=14 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:35:43 PM
Baird watches his new ally fall to the ground and for the first time starts to believe that these thugs might actually have a chance of winning. "You boot-lickers just don't get it do you!" Baird swings wild again perhaps feeling awkward on unshifting ground.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d8+1=6 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:41:32 PM
(my previous post was in error. I forgot to add my strength mod. of +1)
((also welcome Walter glad we have a vet on our side))
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) d20+3=14 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:48:33 PM
OOC: Hey Walter, look forward to adventuring with you and Rogar :)
Someone must have been watching over Karas. Again the man burst into flames, and this time he had decided to turn and hobble away, beating the flames from his clothing. There was still a lot of ruckus from behind, so Karas spun and headed for an open opponent. He swings at one of the thugs standing over Yel'kno's unconscious and misses again.
OOC: i hope you guys are ok with me changing my character to the guy who doesn't do anything. It was an unannounced change, and so far the roller has been going along with it perfectly.
Were we supposed to get a battle map?
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:50:55 PM
Karas was going after Thug 6 just to be clear, sorry for double posting.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday October 18th, 2011 5:24:11 PM
EXTRA: (1) Baird, looks like you hit. Did you include the Bless? Roll damage. (2) No battle map this time around. Simple fight, and I'm also DMing a Tap game while helping do the Wold transition to APG plus real life = no time. But I think we are doing okay without. When I have been in doubt, I have given you guys the benefit of the doubt. No enemy AoOs vs spellcasters, no flanking even though they are on both sides of you. Arguably those might matter, but I do not think the battle has suffered for the lack.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8 d20+5=17 ; Tuesday October 18th, 2011 7:08:07 PM
Dilantar notices the thugsgo down so he drops his crossbow and turns to the remaining thugs. "so fire seems to work pretty well then" Dilantar remarks to the elf. Dilantar makes his fingers dance and tosses a bomb just behind the biggest group of thugs, causing fire to roast their backsides.
(( bomb hits ac of 5 for the floor, dealing 7 damage to everyone within 5 ft. also hey there Walter!))
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) d20=15 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 7:14:05 AM
Koz'Um Dawl, uncaring for his own well being is finally hit by one of the ruffians upon the ear. Turning his attention to the thug he again takes a stab with his small knife. Though his strike is clumsy he lands a hit.
(attack = 15 damage=2)
Co-DM Cayzle d20+4=19 [saves vs cripple]; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=10 [saves vs bomb splash]; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=20 [Thug atts]; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=4 [thug dam] Wednesday October 19th, 2011 9:43:29 PM Spire hits Thug 4 with a force missile and the 2 hp glancing blow is enough to knock the thug DOWN!
Rogar leaps to attack Thug 5, hitting for 7, but failing to cripple him.
Did Baird hit? He may have! If so, please roll damage asap!
Alas, Karas continues his streak. Of not hitting Thug 6.
Dilantar trows a bomb behind Thugs 7 and 8, and they try to save ... Thug 7 does (for 3), Thug 8 does not (for 7) [OOC: Did I do that right?].
Koz'Um Dawl attacks his attacker, inflicting 2 hp damage to Thug 5.
Thugs 1 through 4 are down or fled. Thugs 5 through 8 are not giving up!
Thug 5 attacks Rogar, hitting AC20 for 5 nonlethal. Thug 6 attacks Dilantar, hitting AC17 for 5 nonlethal. Thug 7 attacks Koz'Um Dawl, hitting AC7 for a miss. Thug 8 attacks Baird, hitting AC20 for 4 nonlethal.
PLEASE POST CURRENT HP STATUS IN YOUR HEADER!
Yel'kno and Tinius are DOWN.
Thug 1 - down 18 - DOWN Thug 2 - down 19 - DOWN Thug 3 - down 10 - Flown! Thug 4 - down 16 - DOWN Thug 5 - down 14 - attacks Rogar Thug 6 - attacks Dilantar Thug 7 - down 5 - attacks Koz'Um Dawl Thug 8 - down 7 - attacks Baird
All thugs are AC15 (leather +2 dex +1 dodge feat)
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) d20+4=12 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 10:29:22 PM
Karas gets a little fed up with using his fists when they aren'd doing him any good. He draws his father's sword and swings it only to glance off of the thug's armor.
(Attack of 12 misses Thug 6's AC of 15
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist d20+1=3 ; d20+1=20 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday October 19th, 2011 11:02:00 PM
Rogar staggered as the human smashed him in the head. Rogar tried to move but the human was quite a bit faster than he expected. Even as the stars faded from his eyes he could hear the disapproving sigh of his master. In response to the hard crack to his dwarven skull Rogar slightly relaxed his grip on the stick in his hand. Instead of 1 thick stick it was actually two connected by a strong chain. The wind began whistling as he whipped the nunchaku around his body. Rogar lashed out with the nunchaku in rapid sucession, counting on the blinding speed to catch the human unaware.
"If you survive I shall try to see that a healer attends your cracked skull." Rogar tells the pirate.
ooc: attacking thug 5 with flurry of blows. how great is it to get multiple attacks at level 1 :-)
miss ac 3. hit ac 20 for 4 damage
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 (4 NLD) d20+2=17 ; d8+1=8 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 12:06:07 AM
Baird strikes at his attacker yet again hoping to run the thugs away instead of kill them. "Go away you mangy mutts!"
(I had already rolled for the damage in my post following the one in error. Damage was 6)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) d20+5=20 ; d20+1=3 ; d8=2 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 12:17:38 AM
Having dispatched another pirate, Spire spins around, quickly pulling an arrow out of his quiver. He was frustrated with how much magic he was forced to have already used, and did not intend to expend any more spells if he could help it. He quickly draws back the arrow, firing at one of the men trying to flank him.
(First roll is without -4 for firing into melee if it doesn't apply. Second roll is with penalty if it does. So, if I'm not firing into melee, I hit. Third roll is for damage if it hits.)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8(5 nonlethal) d20+5=23 ; d6+6=10 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 7:57:54 AM
Noticing the angle that the thug was swinging, Dilantar quickly found the area where it would miss and moved there. Taking a step back to give himself some room, Dilantar reaches in his pockets, muttering under his breath, "I hope this ends soon, I am almost out of bombs..." and throws one of his quickly dwindling supply of bombs at the thug.
((5ft step back, throw a bomb and hit for 10 damage(no save), with 7 splash damage to everyone next to Thug 6, save DC 15 for half damage from the splash))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 7/12 (17 nonlethal damage) Thursday October 20th, 2011 8:36:36 AM
Yel'kno drips a line of bloody drool from his mouth from his position on the ground, doing his part to make sure the dock doesn't float away.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) d8+1=9 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 8:32:06 PM
Seeing that is friend Dilantar has taken some hits Koz'Um Dawl calls on his divine power once again.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday October 21st, 2011 7:53:10 AM
OOC from last round: Baird hit his Thug for 6.
Poor Karas! His amazing record of ineffectuality continues unbroken!
Rogar hits Thug 5 for 4 damage, knocking him down!
Baird strikes again, for 8 damage. That does it for Thug 8! Down!
Spire shoots but misses as he is forces to fire into combat.
Dilantar throws another bomb, wounding the two remaining Thugs.
Now facing odds of two on six, and badly burned, the two turn tail, leaping for knotted ropes nearby that will let them return to their ship!
You face no more foes.
Koz'Um Dawl returns to his healing mission and restores 9 hp to Dilantar.
There are five Thugs lying here on the docks, you note. None dead yet, several very badly injured.
OOC: Sorry I missed yesterday's post. I'll post again this evening if enough players post, to add an extra DM Post.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday October 21st, 2011 9:26:05 AM
Collapsing in relief, Dilantar gladly watches the thugs run back to their ship. Pulling out his formula book and alchemy kit where he sits, he quickly looks up the formula for a healing extract and keeps it in his pouch, just in case more exciting occurences happen today. That done, he packs up his kit and book and return them to his pack. After standing and stretching, he then turns to Koz'Um and quitely says, "Thank you very much for the gift of healing you gave me. I greatly appreciate you aiding me in my time of need. However, I have a formula for a curing extract and now have it prepared, so if we get into any more conflicts today, please help one of our companions before me. It was my fault that I did not have it prepared, a lapse I don't into to repeat. I hope I can consider you my friend." Dilantar says this last bit with a hopeful look in his eye. Turning to the group, Dilantar speaks again "Does anyone else need help? I am not as versed in the healing arts but if someone needs a helping should to lean on, I am available." Dilantar awaits the decision of the group.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Friday October 21st, 2011 12:36:00 PM
Spire is completely out of breath, having barely taken a break in his incantations during the fight to breathe. As the final two pirates run, he shouts out, "Come back, you cowards! Come back and finish what you started!!" He goes to draw another arrow, but decides against it as the men run away. He wipes his brow, struggling to regain his composure. It had been a long time since he had unleashed that much magic, and his entire frame shook with a combination of adrenalin and exhaustion. Taking a few deep breaths, he barely hears Dilantar's offer for healing. He does a quick check of himself, and feels no need for the healing offered. "Perhaps you should take care of those who cannot vouch for themselves," he says to the Drow, gesturing to the two men collapsed on the ground. The adrenaline in his system is quickly pushed out by anger, recalling how useless some had been during the battle. He decided against bringing it up, not wanting to cause strife among the people he would be travelling with so early. "Get them on their feet so we can get off this damnable wharf. I miss real land."
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday October 21st, 2011 12:47:05 PM
Rogar watches the pirates run off but doesnt relax his guard, not yet. He waits a moment to make sure no more men are going to push through the crowd. Rogar exhales and relaxes and grips his nunchaku with one hand. He slips the under the sash around his waist, at the small of his back.
"Save the introductions and gratitude for later. We need to leave immediately. Because those pirates are going to get back to their ship and bring a whole bunch of their friends. If somebody cant walk we have to carry or even drag them if need be." Rogar said as he scanned the crowd. Brother Engev had to be around here somewhere. Rogar had to find the missionary and get him out of here to. Between the tourists and Brother Engev, Rogar had a feeling he was going to end up press ganged on a ship. It was only a matter of time before one of them did something to attract the wrong type of attention.
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 3/10 (4 nonlethal damage) d20+7=12 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 12:51:38 PM
Perhaps this side of the battle had been the wrong one to run into. No sooner had his last swing missed than he saw Dilantar throw something at the thug's feet. All there was after that was a flash and the blast from the bomb knocks Karas onto the ground, unconscious.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 7/12 (17 nonlethal damage) Friday October 21st, 2011 1:03:17 PM
Yel'kno's nose starts bleeding too.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday October 21st, 2011 2:02:28 PM
Dilantar, noticing Karas was on the ground with wounds that looked as he had inflicted them, hurried to his side. Seeing no lasting damage was taken, Dilantar carefully helps Karas stand, braces Karas against himself, and then asks the dwarf who suggested leaving, "Do you have a safe place we can rest for the time being? Additionally, thank you very much for the help." Dilantar awaits an answer and is prepared to leave carrying Karas at a moment's notice.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday October 21st, 2011 6:17:43 PM
OOC: I'm guessing that Rogar does have a place to go. I just dont know where it is.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday October 21st, 2011 9:27:07 PM Dilantar immediately sets about to make a healong concoction. [OOC: How long does that take?] He thanks Koz'Um Dawl and offers his thoughts for the future. He moves to help the fallen and asks Rogar about a possible refuge.
Spire takes some deep breaths and then thinks about his fallen comrades. At this point, Karas, Tinius, and Yel'kno are all unconscious! Spire is eager to get them walking, and to get the entire group ashore.
Rogar knows Bonetown too well, even though he has only been here a week or so. He keeps alert even after danger has seemingly passed, and then urges speed on the group. He seems to be looking around for someone. Perhaps he is unsure whether he is free to offer the hospitality of Brother Engev to complete strangers.
Rogar does see Brother Engev coming up, surrounded by tough-looking warriors in chain mail and shields. They wear black armbands, maybe an insignia or gang marker?
Brother Engev is a young cleric in a threadbare robe. He says that he ran to get the Harbormaster guards as soon as he saw what was happening. He introduces himself, calls Rogar by name, and tells him he did well. The guards are very matter of fact, and they quickly figure out what has happened.
"You were lucky," says one of the Harbor guards to you all. "Keep your heads down. Try not to look like you just got off the boat. Do you have a place to stay?"
Without waiting for an answer, he shouts really loudly: "I'll be back in 10 minutes, and if there are any bodies left here, they get kicked into the harbor!"
Brother Engev looks you all over. He casts quick cures on Karas, Tinius, and Yel'kno to get them on their feet. "No worries, officer. They can squeeze in at my home."
The guard looks at the monk's threadbare garb, then at your well-equipped new gear. "Maybe you had better stay at a one of the common houses, if you have the gold. Safer, and probably fewer rats and bugs." He gives you directions to get to two "common houses." He exudes an attitude of not really caring either way, though.
[OOC: All PCs are now conscious and can post freely.]
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) Friday October 21st, 2011 10:00:07 PM
Karas comes to on the arm of Dilantar. Looking around in a daze he figures that not much time could have passed, but the fight was over. He's relieved to see that the authority in the harbor has arrived and is understanding of the situation. He thanks Dilantar and looks to the dwarf who helped them in the attack.
"Thank you for aiding us brother," He nods to Rogar. He turns to Brother Engev. "and thank you for your offer. I would like to take you up on that offer. I don't think I have the gold to spare on a bed right now."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday October 21st, 2011 10:02:23 PM
((OOC: the extract takes 1 mintue to prepare))
Dilantar ensures Karas is steady before releasing him, and then says to Karas, "I apologize for catching you in the blast. I will try very hard to not hit one of us again."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Friday October 21st, 2011 10:24:22 PM
Spire sighs, burying his face in his hands momentarily before coming back up for air. "I apologize, but I will not be crammed into a house with this many people." He gestures with his free hand, his bow still clutched tightly in his right hand. "If my..." He pauses, searching for the right word. "...allies are short on coin, I have plenty. We will take the common houses."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Saturday October 22nd, 2011 7:14:14 PM
Yel'kno staggers to his feet after the administered healing while wipping the blood from his face with the back of an arm. He nods in thanks to Brother Engev and looks questioningly at Rogar, not entirely sure where he fits in as he was knocked unconscious when the dwarf arrived, but welcome to a seemingly friendly face just the same.
"It is good we decided to stick together, my friends. It would seem this was our welcome to Bonetown."
At the invitation to stay at Brother Engev's house or a Common House, Yel'kno simply shrugs, "Even crammed into a small house I'm sure it will be more room than what I'm used to from ships hold." and he moves over to Spire to say as an aside, "And it would due to be careful mentioning how heavy your coin purse is in these parts I'm thinking."
Q:What HP should I set myself at? I put non-lethal to 11 and regular HP back to full.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) Saturday October 22nd, 2011 8:33:19 PM
Nods the affirmative to Dilantar.
While the other decide Koz'Um Dawl sidles up to brother Engev, introduces himself as a Cleric of Alemi, eager to meet another dwarfish Cleric.
To the rest of the assembly he says, "if anyone was of my opinion I believe staying with the brother here is a grand idea. Much the way of sticking together and saving what little money I have."
Co-DM Cayzle Monday October 24th, 2011 9:20:58 AM Karas is happy to accept the missionary's hospitality.
Dilantar is still grappling with the implications of friendly fire (literally).
Spire volunteers to pay for lodging at a common house.
Yel'kno votes to stay at Brother Engev's house, and urges Spire to be more careful about money.
Koz'Um Dawl agrees, eager to befriend a fellow cleric.
[OOC: However, your humble DM must admit that he seems to have unintentionally misled you. Your new friend and companion, Rogar, is indeed a dwarf. Brother Engev, however, is a human.]
The good brother nods, and mentions to Spire that donations are always welcome! Moreover, he is glad to be of service, and perhaps there will be a service that you all can perform to return the favor.
He leads you through a warren of narrow roads and alleys that seem decrepit although none of the buildings could be more than a year old. The docks themselves seem no worse than those of many a fishing village, aside from the stout ships that are as numerous at pier as fishing vessels. But the town itself, if you can call it that, has as many raw pubs as stores and warehouses put together. Although it is but morning, you see a man peeing in the street, a party of staggering revelers finely dressed in Aisildur garb, five centaurs with scimitars hauling a huge chest and glaring at everyone else, and a few naked children peeking out from the narrowest of alleyways.
Brother Engev, seemingly failing to notice all this, explains that he is a servant of Pantheon, brought here to preach the advantages of law and order as a missionary to the unenlightened. "So far people tend to remain unenlightened," he expalins, "aside from some who converted while wounded, only to relapse after curing." He sighs.
You get to his house, a small cottage, half of which is devoted to a ground floor chapel sized no bigger than ten by ten. "It is small," Engev admits, "but so far it has served to fit all who wished to worship."
He is glad to meet a cleric of Alemi, a god allied with his own. He wonders if anyone here is a devotee of Pantheon, by any chance? There is a hopeful tone in his voice that is a little pitiful, too.
OOC to Rogar: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {The service Engev mentions, you think, is likely related to his fellow missionary, a bookish fellow who has recently gone missing. Also, your own bed is in a crawlspace under the eaves, reached by a narrow ladder.}
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 (4 NLD) Monday October 24th, 2011 12:18:38 PM
Baird followed his allies staying at the back of the group after realizing that brother Engev serves gods opposed to his own. Not wanting to offend the first person in bonetown to show kindness Baird decides to bite his tongue and withhold the many jokes he had that would upset the cleric.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday October 24th, 2011 2:35:38 PM
Thank you for your hospitality. Is there a place I can use as a temporary workstation? Additionally, what service did you have in mind? Dilantar awaits instruction as to where he should settle his things.
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 (4 nonlethal damage) Monday October 24th, 2011 3:16:04 PM
Karas thanks Brother Engev as well before supplementing Dilantar's questions with an offer. "Since you and Brother Rogar saved our lives and invited us here, I'm sure we would be happy to repay that kindness in any way."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Monday October 24th, 2011 7:26:40 PM
"We all owe you a debt, Brother Engrev. I cannot speak for everyone, but it seems like we're all in agreement. Whatever you need us to do, just ask." Yel'kno says in the temple while keeping matters of religeon to himself. His own faith did not always mesh well with the more established Gods and he had no desire for conflict.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Monday October 24th, 2011 10:24:09 PM
Spire bites his tongue as the rest of the former passengers thank Engrev for their lodgings. His coin purse weighs heavily against his side, and he has trouble not barking at them all to get to the damn common houses. His spirits fall as he sees the house they will be staying in, and accidentally lets slip, "Well, it certainly is... humble." A sour taste rises in his mouth as the rest offer their services, slightly less enthusiastic about helping the clergy, but keeps his mouth shut, thinking perhaps it will lead somewhere.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday October 24th, 2011 11:22:03 PM
"Brother Engev's assistant has gone missing. We were looking for him when I saw your trouble with the pirates. I didnt want to mention this infront of the guard but I believe that while cramped for space, this is the best place to stay right now. The common houses are watched by cutpurses. Here, people leave you alone. More or less."
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) Tuesday October 25th, 2011 8:02:18 AM
"Well, that does seem reasonable," says Koz'Um Dawl in reference to Stonefist's statement. "Plus fortune will smile upon us all if we repay kindness with kindness," he continues gesturing to Brother Engev.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 (4 NLD) Tuesday October 25th, 2011 4:35:44 PM
At the mention of someone missing Baird switched focus off of difference of religion and on to the need of the moment. "I for one, feel that fortune has lead us here. I will gladly help find your assistant."
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday October 26th, 2011 7:55:55 PM
[OOC: Gosh darn it. Real life is making things hard for me, and I apologize for my poor posting. At least with posts tonite, Thurs, and Fri, we'll have four DM posts this week.]
Baird wisely picks no fights with a cleric who has been a friend to the group, despite theological differences.
Dilantar asks for a workspace. "I suppose you could use the dining table after dinner is over," Brother Engev suggests hesitantly.
Karas works to put the brother at ease. He suggests that the party would be glad to help out.
Yel'kno agrees wholeheartedly.
Spire on the other hand, is less whole of heart. He still would prefer the comforts of a lodging house, and is not sure that helping the cleric is the best move. On the other hand, maybe something will come of this.
Rogar reveals what he knows about Brother Engev's assistant. "Well, yes, of course," says the missionary. "I was going to talk with you all about it in the morning, but maybe this direct approach" -- he glances at Rogar -- "will save time." Then he hesitates.
Koz'Um Dawl seeks to encourage Brother Engev, and speaks of kindness. Baird too is happy to help.
Engev shrugs and nods. "Let me shed some more light."
The young priest tells you that finding a missing librarian. The missing man, Lansel, disappeared two days previously, and Engev is eager to find him. Engev gives you some background on Lansel and his strange behavior.
"I have known Lansel for most of my life. We were both brought up in the temple of Pantheon in Farungia. He became a librarian and I, a priest. But six years ago, something strange happened. He seemed to change overnight. One day he was my friend of many years, and the next he was a complete stranger. He asked bizarre questions, seemed to remember nothing of our friendship, and treated the temple as his own personal library. Some months later he was caught violating the sanctum and was expelled from the temple. Shortly thereafter, he left Farungia entirely and was gone.I have known Lansel for most of my life. We were both brought up in the temple of Pantheon in Farungia. He became a librarian and I, a priest. But six years ago, something strange happened. He seemed to change overnight. One day he was my friend of many years, and the next he was a complete stranger. He asked bizarre questions, seemed to remember nothing of our friendship, and treated the temple as his own personal library. Some months later he was caught violating the sanctum and was expelled from the temple. Shortly thereafter, he left Farungia entirely and was gone."
"When Lansel reappeared, he was like his old self. He came to the temple and begged to be readmitted, saying that he had no memory of the previous five years. Threston, the high priest, seemed adamant about refusing Lansel's petition but changed his mind after a private meeting with him."
"Lansel returned to the temple, and it was just like old times for eight or nine months. We journeyed here to set up a new mission in Bonetown. Then he started to look haggard, and he told me he wasn't sleeping well. Something was disturbing him, but he wouldn't say what. He started asking a lot of questions about what he had been like right before his expulsion. I talked to him about it, but Lansel wouldn't let it go."
"I grew increasingly worried for my friend. He seemed on the brink of insanity, as if one small thing could push him over the edge. Two days ago, he failed to come to the chapel. I went to his home and found it empty. I searched all over but could not find him. I know that something has happened to Lansel. I want you to find out what."
Feel free to ask Brother Engev any questions you might have.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) Wednesday October 26th, 2011 8:22:31 PM
Taking a deep breath and letting it out in a puff, blowing on his bushy beard Koz'Um Dawl asks a questions.
"Do you recall what books he might have been reading? Anything in his readings he might have mentioned when he was treating the library as his own study?"
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 8:43:10 PM
Karas decides to take a load off of his feet and sits himself on one of the benches in the chapel area of this house. He pulls back his hood and listens to what the priest has to say about his missing friend. It's a strange tale, and Karas is extremely perturbed to hear that someone could lose so many years of their life. Koz'Um raises a good question. It could easily have been something that the man came across in his studies that triggered his change.
"What did he do in the sanctum? This...violation."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) d20+5=17 ; Wednesday October 26th, 2011 11:07:34 PM
Spire wasn't paying much attention to the Brother as he prattled on, but perked up about halfway through the story. His ears twitched, and his right hand lifted to his chin, slowly stroking it. He stayed silent as the first few questions flew, mulling things over in his mind, and attempting to think of any times this has happened in the past, or perhaps a phenomenon among the clergy. "You said you friend... Lansel, was it? He looked haggard. Explain this. Sleep deprived? Or..." He searched for the right words, attempting to be clear, but diplomatic. Oh, to hell with diplomacy. he thought angrily. "Did he looked possessed? Or do you even know what that looks like?"
(Knowledge: Religion check to recall details of demonic possessions or otherwise.)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Thursday October 27th, 2011 6:42:40 AM
"Well...if it doubles as the dinner table, I don't think it would be safe to use as my workstation. I will figure something out." Following Karas' example, Dilantar sets his pack down on a bench and sits next to it while the others ask their questions. As nothing comes to mind that hasn't been asked already, Dilantar sits quietly and awaits answers to the others' questions.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 (4 NLD) Thursday October 27th, 2011 11:52:17 AM
Baird followed the group inside still remaining at the back and staying quiet in the presence of the cleric.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist Thursday October 27th, 2011 5:45:03 PM
"I think we need to find out what he was working on before his initial dissappearence all those years ago. We may have to find out where he went when he vanished and retrace his steps. He may even be in the same place right now."
Co-DM Cayzle Friday October 28th, 2011 12:00:03 AM Koz'Um Dawl asks about the books that Lansel had been reading most lately.
Brother Engev says that Lansel did bring some books with him to Bonetown, and the best way to get an answer may be to visit his flat and take a look, if his books are still there.
Karas asks about the offense that caused Lansel to be exiled. Engev shrugs. "I do not know what his offense was. Equally mysterious is the fact that the high priest allowed him to return. Something that Lansel said or did during his meeting with the man swayed the high priest."
Spire asks if Lansel seemed possessed. The monk replies, calmly, "Like I said, he seemed crazed. Plagued by nightmares? Ridden by demons, figurative or literal? Something was wrong, that's for sure."
He pauses, and says quietly, "Back home, you understand, in Farungia, it is thought that a person's only true treasure is his privacy. We no more question how a person asks than we would ask how ... how ... how his digestion is moving!" Engev blushes, revealing the taboos of his upbringing.
Dilantar and Baird hang back, not sure what to ask. Yel'kno is very quiet.
Rogar thinks the root of the issue is in Lansel's secret past. "We may have to find out where he went when he vanished and retrace his steps," he suggests. Engev looks abashed at that. "Such an intrusion into his privacy would be considered quite rude back home. Here, though ... " He shrugs.
You discuss the issues, and the day passes. Engev offers you bread and stale beer. Feel free to ask more questions, if you like.
By the time you are done, you are exhausted. The sea journey, the fight, and this long talk have taken a toll. Engev makes up beds on the floor with blankets that are just a step up from rags. He apologizes for the rough accommodations.
"I think you should get some rest and start your investigation in the morning." He offers his good nights.
(Philip) Karas Spazi AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 16 -- HP 10/10 Friday October 28th, 2011 1:25:38 AM
(After all of the talking is done)
Karas sets his own bedroll out on one of the chapel benches with his backpack placed underneath. He starts to pull off his equipment as he thinks over everything that had been brought up. Demonic possession didn't strike him as the kind of thing you experience when reading the books of a temple. Something had caused the man to retreat inside himself, more than was usual for their upbringing it would seem. Had he discovered something?
Karas rubbed his eyes as he kicked his boots off and stored them under the bench as well. Speculating wouldn't do any good. This would have to wait until they found some answers Lansel's home.
"Well, I intend to help this man. I'm sure you each have your own reasons to stay or go. Whatever your decision, go with the gods."
He lays back on the bench and covers his eyes with an arm.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Friday October 28th, 2011 7:53:12 AM
Yel'kno accepts one of the ragged blankets with an appreciative smile to the priest before making himself a place to lay. The day had been long and his performance in the fight on the docks was less than confidence inspiring to his current companions. Tomorrow he would endeavor to prove his worth to the group, somehow.
"I intend to help as well, though from all the tales I've heard of Bonetown I'm afraid we may not find the missing man alive."
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 8/12 (4 NLD) Friday October 28th, 2011 9:06:19 PM
to Koz'Um Dawl it seems to know what the man was reading seems the first step in finding the man--Lansel's flat could be close and who knows what could be discovered there. But the weariness the dwarf had thought he left behind when he slept upon the ship had returned; his body hurt from the blows he had taken in the brawl. The scene came back to him--his first fight, the first time he inflicted physical pain upon another being with an intelligence similar to his own. He saw the red of the mans blood as he had cut the mans arm with his small knife. 'stop it,' he though. 'There was nothing else to be done, they would have enslaved you, how much good will you now do since you are not in chains.' Koz'Um Dawl, muttering to himself found the softest bench he could and stripping off his things and laying down his bedroll laid down and quickly fell into an uneasy sleep. In his dream he saw the pain that he had inflicted upon his enemy, the knife slashing down to pierce the mans skin, blood poured forth and became a river that swept him away. The god Alemi watched from the shore as the small Dwarf was carried down the river of blood. His god cried to see what his cleric had done but Koz'Um Dawl also felt a forgiveness upon him. He work suddenly, the feeling of guilt passed. 'self defense,' he thought, 'is not such a sin.' And he was right.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday October 28th, 2011 10:26:25 PM Karas declares his intent to help the missionary who seeks, maybe naively, to bring safety and order to this lawless place. Visiting Lansel's home may reveal more tomorrow, he says as he beds down in the tight quarters. Basically, there is the chapel, the largest room at 10 by 10. A small living and eating room with a stove and a table is where you have been talking. Brother Engev has a closet, with barely room for a chest and a bed, for himself. Rogar has been sleeping in the eaves above.
Yel'kno says he will help too -- he seems eager to prove himself and his merits.
Koz'Um Dawl is on board too, but the effects of the day are taking a toll, both physically and spiritually. The cleric of Alemi finds some measure of peace in his dreams.
Tomorrow the investigation will lead the group to Lansel's flat ... and beyond?
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Friday October 28th, 2011 11:59:52 PM
Spire stays until the end of the discussion before leaving for their room without a word. As he entered the tiny room, seeing some of his companions already setting up their things, he sighed deeply, pressing his thumb between his eyebrow. This is going to be a great test of my patience, he thought, longing for the common houses. He silently set up his bedroll, throwing his things down next to it, but gently placing his longbown down on the ground. Pulling his immense spellbook from his bag, he began to pour over it, making small notes in the margins and mentally recovering from the day. He felt rather drained, his bruises from the battle still purple on his skin. It had been a long time since he had expended that much energy, arcane or otherwise, and it showed. The elf looked haggard, more so than usual, and his eyes began to flutter shut as he tried to read his spellbook. When it became too difficult, Spire replaced his spellbook in his backpack, crawling into his bedroll and falling asleep almost immediately. His things are between him and the wall - clearly he is erring on the side of caution.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 (4 NLD) Saturday October 29th, 2011 1:10:12 PM
Baird had silently listened to the story and the following questions then politely excused himself and prepared as best as he could for sleep, as he was far too used to staying common houses. After some time Baird was finally able to sleep but his dreams were strange and leaned more towards nightmares. In one dream Baird saw himself playing dice with a group of people shrouded in darkness who kept changing every winning roll into a losing one. One of the shrouded people became clear for only a second yet Baird recognized him as Ffloy and suddenly became wide awake. In the morning Baird was sitting by the door rolling dice onto his backpack trying not to make too much noise and wake the others. "I believe after today I am willing to stay at the common house and test my luck with the cutpurses."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Sunday October 30th, 2011 5:29:06 PM
Yel'kno slept uneasily in a series of short naps rather than a long, restful sleep despite his exhaustion. The hard floor of the priest's house was not the swaying canvas of a sailor's hammock that he was used to and the house did not rock a man to sleep like being cradled in his mother's arms like a ship on the open sea would. Since being chosen for a life at sea he'd never spent more than one night at a time on shore and the prospect of a second night after this made him anxious.
Just the same, he rose with the sun and set about inspecting his equipment in belongings with the practiced movement of habit before looking for something to eat.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Sunday October 30th, 2011 5:34:18 PM
After hearing the discussion and watching everyone head towards the sleeping area, Dilantar follows. He sits down and removes his alchemy kit from his pack, setting it aside for the moment. Placing his pack to use it as a pillow, Dilantar then looks through his alchemical supplies, cursing at his lack of specific ingredients. Had he more thoroughly prepared before the journey, he could have had his race's signature poison ready to use on the thugs who attacked them earlier. Dilantar made a mental note to keep an eye out for herbal or alchemical shops, that might have the ingredients he would need. Stowing his kit, he then pulled out his traveling formula book to leaf through and keep his alchemical formulae fresh in his mind. Going through them a couple of times, Dilantar then put his book under his pack and went to sleep. Upon waking, Dilantar heard Baird's comment about chancing the cutpurses at the common house and added his agreement to the conversation. Dilantar made a note to himself to apologize to Spirysn'rar after the elf awoke about going to the commonhouses.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 (2 nonlethal) Sunday October 30th, 2011 10:22:05 PM
Spire awoke slowly, his sore body refusing to let him move at first. He heard faint conversation in the morning light, registering it but not responding. As he sat up, rubbing the grogginess from his eyes, he mumbles, "Glad to hear that you've come to your senses. After the investigation, I suggest we head there and get some real accommodations." Tearing open his backpack, he quickly opens his spellbook and begins to memorize his spells for the day, leafing through the pages.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 6 (non-lethal) / 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday October 31st, 2011 5:51:30 PM
Rogar laid upon his bedrool under the stairs. Another reason it was better to be a dwarf. When there isnt much space the smaller you are the more room you have. He was calm, even after the days events. it had been a busy day and the fight with the pirates just topped it off. Tomarrow his head would stop throbbing.
Co-DM Cayzle Monday October 31st, 2011 8:16:47 PM
OOC: Sorry, everybody, I lost power some today, and have been crazy busy. I will post either later tonight or first thing in the morning.
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