DM - JC The Morning After Thursday October 6th, 2011 6:50:27 PM
Revi Highlight to display spoiler: { no I didn't, jowie@roadrunner.com }
Tishe` rushes to the tavern, and she finds the brothers there with Helga. They inform her, Callie is sleeping back in the stable and is fine. Thar heads out, and so far he's gotten 2 types of answers. #1, No idea where where they went. #2 No idea where they went, and may they never return either. Kahlan comes out of the Tower with a mouth full of biscuit and another in her hand, and watches as some of her friends are running all over searching for clues. Falmar is located in the stable, where he's taking care of his mount.
When someone finally gets to the field where the King had set up camp, it's barren, not a soul there to find. The wheat, (which the king paid the farmer for) is trampled flat, as if people had been walking on it, there are only a few trace paths leading out of the camp, and it looks like they also came back in, it's almost as if they just vanished into thin air.
The only thing that remains, is the latrines they dug in the afternoon.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Thursday October 6th, 2011 9:44:51 PM
When Edmund hears of the strange disappearance of the King and his fellows, he shrugs his shoulders complacently.
"And may they never return, indeed!" he exclaims. "Out of sight, out of mind, at any rate. Maybe now we can get on with some improvements to the village and the tower."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Friday October 7th, 2011 9:09:40 AM "Huh, you know if there is a chance of a battle around here... maybe we should have some walls or at least a palisade.".
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 d20+22=38 ; Friday October 7th, 2011 9:53:51 AM
"And they didn't even leave a note?" Snafu said. "Wine us, dine us, fight us, and then poof! They're gone."
Snafu studied the area closely, and even used a detect magic to see if he could sense any traces of lingering magic.
Actions: Perception- 38 Detect magic
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS d20+19=30 ; d20+25=44 ; Friday October 7th, 2011 10:32:14 AM
Thar scratches his head in frustration as the king and his men seem to have vanished. Deciding to use his ranger tracking skills, he takes some time examining the paths into and out of the fields, trying to see if he can get a better idea of timing, direction, etc....
Track/Survival = 30 Perc = 44
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d100=46 ; Friday October 7th, 2011 12:05:08 PM
Tishe' is not willing to dust her hands off and look for new directions, "they are too unpredictable and dangerous to have gone off and us not knowing thier intentions."
She approves of Thar looking for tracks. "Look for the same kind of flattened spaces as we found in the woods", she suggests, "that could indicate they all used Flying Carpets like the Royal Guards."
For herself, Tishe' is going to attempt to Scry on them to find out what they are up to. "I doubt my magic can penetrate the King's defenses, but Bohmann should be easy enough to pick up."
The witch will retire with Wart the Cauldron to the Sargrass Garden and make her preparations to Scry, looking for the captain of the king's troops...
Tishe' will call aloud anything she finds.
...Action Scry Bohmann; 46% Ley Line success; Will DC 22 to see Bohmann and 10 feet around him.
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Ramen Elowyn AC 24, CMD 25, HP 105/105 Friday October 7th, 2011 7:36:57 PM
After hearing of the King and his men's departure, the paladin surveys the area. " I don't like this..." he says to no one in particular. " Either they left on their own accord... or they were removed against their will. Either way, I feel that this is a bad omen of things to come. We should help the villagers fortify and prepare for what may be war coming our way. "
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Friday October 7th, 2011 10:32:58 PM
Falmar mounts Dondit and spends an afternoon bounding around the area, not looking for anything really, just spending some long needed time with his friends. He's not overly concerned about the disappearance of the Large ones. In fact he's becoming quite used to enemies disappearing, although this may be the first time someone he has agreed to help has disappeared and this weighs on his conscience a bit.
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 d20+17=35 ; Saturday October 8th, 2011 6:24:51 PM
Revi scratches herself, not sure why she was tingly all over--maybe it was because of the bath, which she thought maybe she could have another one, but it seemed like there were some of the group outside looking about. Shrugging to herself, she takes a handful of bacon and saunters out to join the rest and see what there is to see.
"Where did they go? I hope it wasn't because of me and Hammy's fisticuffs." Revi says between chomps of bacon.
Perception 35
DM - JC The Morning After Sunday October 9th, 2011 6:04:27 PM
With different people checking out various different possibilities, it doesn't take very long for the checking to be finished.
No one in town is missing, only the King and his people, and they aren't really from town. The field has traces of people walking back and forth, from one tent to another, there are also tracks leading to and from town, with all the matted grass, you can't tell is they used carpets to leave. The village Witch, attracts Tishe`s attention. "They've left it seems, but I fear the last of their kind has yet to be seen. I would ask, that you all stay near WatcHaven, I see darkness in the future. What kind of darkness and what it has to do with WatcHaven, I have not an idea. I shall see about what further I can divine out of the future so as to be prepared." She turns and leaves Tishe` to continue about what she was doing. Falmar, rides around the edges of the fields that surround WatcHaven, he sees no traces of the large sized foot prints leading into the surrounding forests. He does spot some game trails, he also scares some of the wildlife, well he doesn't, his mount does. He also notices that the town's folk manage to give him a lot of room when he rides around as well.
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 d20+17=37 ; d20+17=36 Sunday October 9th, 2011 8:55:03 PM
After hearing what the witch has to say and Falmar's reconnoitre, Revi goes to the towers kitchen and asks of the chef there, "I've decided to go out and do some hunting, haven't done so in a while. Is there anything you folks need? Deer, rabbits, grouse?"
After Revi receives any suggestions from the cooking staff, she gathers her bow and arrows and heads out to do some hunting, letting the rest of the group know about where she'll be.
Survival 37 (nat20!)
Survival DC10 Get along in the wild. Move up to half your overland speed while hunting and foraging (no food or water supplies needed). You can provide food and water for one other person for every 2 points by which your check result exceeds 10.
Perception check 36 -- just in case I see something interesting eluding to the King's departure and just in general, not to be surprised.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Sunday October 9th, 2011 10:15:29 PM
Edmund, for one, is more than happy to follow through on the witch's request.
"Stay around the village?" he asks when he hears the news. "I'm on it! Nothing will endanger Edmundia on my watch!"
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Sunday October 9th, 2011 10:53:49 PM
Tishe' takes the older Witch at her word, and relays her words to her own packmates. With a known darkness coming, Tishe' feels it is best to get prepared for the storm.
She goes about the Tavern and the campsite, collecting blood, hair, or other personal objects from the Outsiders, knowing that at the appropriate time, she may be able to Tinker with the spells Sargrass has given her.
She then returns to her cauldron, but instead of Scrying, she begins making potions. (ooc: please tell me how many days we have, which will determine how many potions Tishe' is able to make.)
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Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Monday October 10th, 2011 9:53:48 AM
Kahlan contents herself spending the rest of the day riding Tyris around Watchaven looking for anything out of place.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Monday October 10th, 2011 5:28:16 PM
Thar offers to join Revi in hunting and hopes to catch some fresh meat for both their party and his beloved girl... He tries to use the time to catch up with Revi, seeing how her life is going, etc...
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) d20+9=16 ; Monday October 10th, 2011 6:05:18 PM
Feeling somewhat curious, Edmund decides to try and find some books which might reference the Sandy King or any of the other foreign people who have recently become involved with the defenders of the village.
Maybe he can learn something--anything--of the land they came from, even if it is only a song in a tale or an allusion to the earth-shifting people.
(Know. Nobility=16)
((OOC to DM: Not sure what other rolls I ought to make. In 3.5 it would have been 'Gather Information'. Feel free to make a more relevant roll for me.))
DM - JC The Morning After Monday October 10th, 2011 9:02:20 PM
The hunting party killed a large boar, that one of the out skirts farmers mentioned when he say the hunting party. Edmund, the most you can come up with is a legend of a magical place located far to the north.
Time: morning the next day. Once again, just as the group finishes off breakfast, there is shouts from the village square. The group jostles each other on the way to the doorway, but they all manage to get out without causing much damage to each other. What they see is another strange sight. There is a Half-elf coming into town, riding a magic-carpet. It dawns on the group, yet another flying carpet....
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Monday October 10th, 2011 9:29:06 PM "Maybe they were genies..." Revi says offhandedly.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Monday October 10th, 2011 10:22:02 PM
As the carpet appoaches with it's half-elven cargo, Falmar is struck with nostalgia, as the carpet reminds him of Druid-wood boats skimming across the Sargrass plains. He gently reaches beneath his breastplate and removes a circle of Living-Sargrass from around his neck and creates in his mind a Prayer of greeting to Sargrass perhaps the First Prayer of greeting..... perhaps the last...
Addressing any of the Villagers in earshot
[b] " Stay back all of you !. We do not know the color of this one's hands, return to you homes where you will be safe " [b]
Hopefully....
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Tuesday October 11th, 2011 2:32:51 AM
Edmund, who does his best to be the very last person out of the tower, stands on the steps as the flying carpet comes to town.
"An elven djinn?" he says to Revi. "The others maybe, but not this one."
With pursed lips, he surveys the scene for a moment before adding. "Somehow, I don't expect he's coming to have tea. Like as not, this means trouble. Shall we go meet it?"
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 2:48:04 AM "Well, the others, did they have pointed ears?" she says in reply to Edmunds statement. "This one could be a genie too, just a little one."
Ramen Elowyn AC 24, CMD 25, HP 105/105 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 7:57:45 AM
Ramen draws his blade and waits
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Tuesday October 11th, 2011 11:16:26 AM
Thar is intrigued by the new visitor to town, "Nice entrance," he says to those around him. He nods at Revi's suggestion and steps outside, watching the half-elf closely....
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+2=9 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2011 11:48:49 AM
Tishe' pauses with a wedge of fruit almost to her mouth when the village erupts for the second day in a row. She eats the melon slice and looks wryly at Mouse. "Looks like this is going to be a common thread in our tapestry."
Leaving the tower and spying the air-borne carpet, Tishe' takes a quick looks around her surroundings to see if there may not be someone else in the air around the village. "Stay alert but not shuttlecocked. Having a non-Outsider flying one of thier carpets will be cause for trouble, we just don't know the direction of the wind yet. Remember, the King used to look like a drunken human."
...Action Perception: 9
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Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 12:38:28 PM "What's with the drawn weapon their buddy?" Revi says, slightly confused about Ramen's reaction to a single carpet rider.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 5:04:34 PM
"I got to get me one of those" Snafu said as he watched the carpet rider fly his way.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24, CMD 25, HP 105/105 Tuesday October 11th, 2011 8:58:57 PM
... " Better safe then sorry friend..."
DM - JC The Morning After Tuesday October 11th, 2011 9:24:28 PM
The woman drifts into the square, settles to just above ground level. She stands up, steps off, and reaches down, and picks up the carpet, that rolled itself and slips it into a pocket.
"I am Ambassador Asra from Masa Samak. I would know who is in charge of this village." Her voice isn't harsh, it's actually sort of soft, but her tone is one that expects answers, and expects them sooner rather than later.
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 d20=11 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2011 10:47:18 PM
Revi thinks about what or where Masa Samak could be and says, "Are you a genie?"
knowledge-geography 11
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday October 11th, 2011 11:06:14 PM
"Masa Samak is the land the King said he was from, and must also be the magical land the WatcHaven Witch has mentioned to me." Tishe' explains to her packmates and for the benefit of the flying carpeteer. "We are protectors and guardians, but not in charge of the Valley or this village. I would think the diplomats the Pitchfork Council was going to send would be the ones the Ambassador would speak with."
She considers a moment and then speaks with Edmund, Ramen, and Snafu, the most charismatic of the group. "May I suggest that the Ambassador stay here until the Pitchfork Council diplomats arrive? If he can't wait that long, I'm sure a runner can be sent for the Witch."
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Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) d20+22=33 ; Tuesday October 11th, 2011 11:33:09 PM
Edmund makes a deep bow before the Elven woman.
"Greetings, Ambassador," he says with an air of unassumed politeness. "Welcome to the humble village of Watchaven. If you will remain here just a moment, the leader of the village will be with us presently."
Edmund adds, courteously, "If there is anything we can assist you with, as the protectors of the village, you have only to ask. Perhaps it is something we can assist you with ourselves."
(Diplomacy=33)
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Wednesday October 12th, 2011 10:53:20 AM
Thar nods at the woman but remains silent as the more diplomatic members of their party talk to her. He merely introduces himself and says in elven, "I'm Thar ail Baerer, the resident priest and healer of this town."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Wednesday October 12th, 2011 1:42:08 PM
Kahlan is beginning to think visitors are nothing but trouble. She crosses her arms showing mild displeasure... ready to put the civil war with a far away kingdom out her mind and get back to what's important. Finding and Killing Skalipy. In her mind it is obvious that the issues with the outsiders will do nothing but delay that.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24, CMD 25, HP 105/105 Wednesday October 12th, 2011 4:36:09 PM
Ramen bows. " Ramen Elowyn, paladin of Pantheon."
DM - JC The Morning After Wednesday October 12th, 2011 8:22:13 PM
The Half-elven woman, nods a greeting to each of the group as they speak up. "You all match the description of the Guards that came home saying they were attacked not very far from this town. I'm not totally inclined to believe them that they were attacked out of hand, but stranger things have been known to happen. If you are the local protectors of this area, My Queen wishes me to deliver a message, but the Village Leader should be here as well."
The Town's leader, the elder Witch, arrives a few minutes later, after a somewhat uneasy silence. "Welcome to WatcHaven, you are a messenger from the north, your Queen sent you?"
"Yes she did, you are this villages leader I take it?"
"Yes, and your wished to speak to me."
"My Queen, Queen Adeela banished Akhum for fathering a child out of wedlock. She cursed him with forgetfulness, and at the same time, she banished his personal guard The Altair. She has sensed that her Magics have been removed or broken. She is sure that he will soon begin, or that he has already begun to make plans on returning to the Kingdom. We have had relative peace for the past 25 years, this will end that, and throw our homeland back into the Pitt of Chaos it once was."
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday October 12th, 2011 8:30:01 PM "So you're saying Akhum is more of a Consort instead of a King?"
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Wednesday October 12th, 2011 9:46:26 PM " Forgive my ignorance, but would a father not wish to return to his child? Or does the child not enter into the situation...?
From what I've seen Akhum seems fairly level headed... his guard however....AAHH! I pray that this makes more sense to me ...soon
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+8=11 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 11:14:03 AM
Tishe' listens carefully, looking for any falsehood in the Ambassador's words. She also looks to her more person-saavy packmates to do the same. Still, even if the Ambassador is telling the truth as she sees it, it doesn't mean that the words are actually true. Tishe' pinches her nose, getting a headache with all the circles within circles.
"It sounds as if we may have created this pattern of renewed war in Masa Samak", the woman says worriedly. "My packmates, I think the only honorable course of action is to travel ourselves to Masa Samak and speak with Queen Adeela. In no other manner may we understand the true causes of the strife and to pick our own side in the conflict. And I do not think that no choice is a thread for us. We are already involved by freeing the King, however inadvertantly. If we stay by the sidelines, it will only endanger the Cinnamon Valley."
Still, Tishe' is remembering what the elder Witch has said and what her dreams foretold. "We must, however, stay at WatcHaven until the diplomat from the Pitchfork Council arrives. Our first pattern is to keep the diplomats safe."
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Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Thursday October 13th, 2011 12:05:20 PM
Thar feels a headache coming on as he sees a feud between husband and wife slowly begin to pull in the group... To the diplomat, he says, "Yes, we fought those guards but only in self defense. They attacked us first and we merely responded. And as the protectors of this area, we will respond on kind to anyone that threatens us or tries to hurt people in our town."
"I understand the marital drama between the king and queen, and the danger to your community, but I'm not convinced why we should be drawn into it and essentially pick sides.
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Thursday October 13th, 2011 1:27:47 PM
Kahllan is obviously not happy about the choice to be involved, her sullen demeanor shows that clearly. However, to keep diplomatic relations from breaking down she keeps her mouth shut.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 d20+17=35 ; Thursday October 13th, 2011 1:28:32 PM
Snafu sat back and studied the half-elven woman carefully.
Actions: Sense motive- 35
DM - JC The Morning After Thursday October 13th, 2011 8:13:43 PM
Snafu, you sense nothing, either for or against anything you were trying to divine by watching her for ulterior motives.
" My Queen, encountered Akhum while he was indisposed with a woman other than her. She magically snared him, then crafted other spells to shroud them. She also used some items to keep him in a perpetual state which would hinder his ever finding his way home. After Banishing him, She assumed the Throne and has ruled ever since. Since the spells banishing him have been broken, my Queen wishes to have him returned home. Since he is at large in this area, I must warn you it will be dangerous to allow him to continue roaming about at large like he is now."
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday October 13th, 2011 10:08:10 PM "Sounds to me that she illegally usurped the throne from her King, since it was more of a marital offense, and not one normally enforced by law." Revi shrugged her shoulders, "If she was sole ruler, I'd think otherwise, but since she was not, well, I'd be pissed too--just as much as Arkhum was. If it had been me, and he cheated on me, he'd be dead, just sayin'."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday October 13th, 2011 10:45:22 PM
Tishe' keeps quiet and contemplates. So far, there is nothing the Ambassador has said that has changed her mind about what to do.
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Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Friday October 14th, 2011 12:36:38 AM
Edmund shakes his head at Revi.
"In the matter of kings and queens, adultery is not only a marital matter, but also a matter of law, since it is considered an attack on the throne and upon the validity of the succession. I suspect she is well within her rights. Typically, adultery against the monarch, if proven, is an act of treason."
"That said," the sorcerer adds, "I don't see how we can be held responsible for assisting a traveller on the road if there was nothing to show him to be otherwise. Rather, what happens to him is the responsibility of those who let him get loose--not those who, ignorant of unknowable things, sought to help him and were waylaid and viciously attacked without provocation."
"In other words," Edmund says with an air of finality, "If you let a mad dog get loose, and someone feeds it, they aren't responsible when it kills someone."
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Friday October 14th, 2011 9:55:42 AM
Thar's headache worsens as he tries to understand the interplay of human laws, royalty, infidelity and helping strangers... They didn't do anything wrong and he's not about to start accepting responsibility for this mess between husband and wife... He almost asks why the husband would be tempted to stray from the queen, but decides its best to remain quiet...
He does smile at Revi's comment and says with a grin, "Revi my friend, I can't see how any man that is lucky enough to win your heart would ever be tempted to stray from you."
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Friday October 14th, 2011 12:23:16 PM
Looking at Thar, "Like they say: No matter how beautiful she is, someone, somewhere, is tired of her crap." Smiling she continues, while looking at Edmund, "I think you're wrong Eddie, but I'm not worried about it. As long as this valley remains safe, well, what business is it of ours what happens beyond it's borders." Looking to the ambassador, "Exactly what is it that YOUR queen wants from us?"
Ramen Elowyn AC 24, CMD 25, HP 105/105 Friday October 14th, 2011 1:14:27 PM
Ramen remains quiet and reflects on what is being said. Regardless of who and is right or wrong, it appears that the Queens is currently the lawfull authority of their kingdom and any actions against her must be weighed on the scales of Pantheon's justice.
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Friday October 14th, 2011 6:08:19 PM
Kahlan mumbles under her breath, "Probably for us to do her dirty work."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Sunday October 16th, 2011 9:38:41 AM
Tishe' lays a hand on Edmund's arm. "Legally responsible is what we owe other people, sweetie. Morally responsible is what we owe ourselves. I'm not arguing with you about the laws, I don't have the threads for that pattern. But the thought that our actions, be they every so accidental, caused destruction and death and violence in the Wold... It makes me feel sick inside."
"I feel bound in my own self-worth to help ease the pain of the people to our north."
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DM - JC The Morning After Sunday October 16th, 2011 7:00:10 PM "By your own word, you were responsible for ending his state of confusion. What my Queen asks is that you assist in recapturing him, and his return to my homeland. There to be dealt with in court. I'd also like to meet with one of your Pitchfork Council members. After which I'll converse with my Queen to decide how to resolve this matter."
The Witch speaks up. "I expect Barry to arrive sometime this evening. He is the Council member already on his way here."
The Ambassador looks to the group, "Would you be so inclined to give me a detail of your encounter with Akhum and the Guard Detail you encountered, it may give me some insight into what happened."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Monday October 17th, 2011 1:23:20 PM "Oh, you mean the fact that the Queens guards attacked us unprovoked for not giving them information the assumed we had. Can you imagine what would have happened had they attacked a group of unarmed WatchHaven citizens. I see no reason to help this usurping Queen keep the lands and crown that she stole from her husband that she imprisoned for years without a trial. If these kind of unprovoked attacks are what Cinnamon Valley can expect from the Queen, then perhaps the King should be back in his rightful position.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Monday October 17th, 2011 2:03:50 PM
Thar agrees with Kahlan's retort, nodding his head vigorously in support. Pointedly, he says, "Yes, they asked us for information and threatened us with harm if we didn't tell them what they wanted. That to me sounds like a bunch of thugs threatening innocent strangers. I'm disappointing in the queen's choice of guards and wonder is this how they treat people in her land? Do the guards just go around bullying people and attacking them if they don't give them what they want? In this case, the guards picked the wrong group to threaten and almost paid with their lives. Maybe you or one of the diplomats could give them some training in how to deal with strangers or civilians..."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Monday October 17th, 2011 5:10:44 PM
Tishe' is still worried and sure that the entire pattern has yet to be seen. "I would like to know more about the situation before taking sides. And I would be more interested in giving information if the Ambassador would be willing to give information in equal doses."
The others seem to be making all the important points, and so Tishe' stays out of it, thinking about protective magics that she can provide Barry the Envoy.
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DM - JC The Morning After Monday October 17th, 2011 6:20:12 PM "In that case, it's only fair, ask your questions, unless it is a closely held secret of my Queen, I'll do my best to answer. And to address the situation with the first Guards, they were apparently over zealous in in their actions, your group made sure one of them would never offend again, the other two... It will be quite awhile before they get detached duty again. As I said before, they went beyond their orders, and if I didn't I meant to."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Monday October 17th, 2011 11:04:52 PM
Falmar listens and thinks to himself..
" Well, I suppose I can't really blame the "king" for getting out of town before she appeared, I wonder if this was ever a marriage of love....?"
Falmar looks to the ambassador.
"If he were returned to the Queen, what would happen to him ? I'm sure that it would be easy to assume that this would be none of our concern, however, if he were to be imprisoned again, or harmed for a crime that it seems he has already paid greatly, we would in a way be doing him great harm. ? "
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 18th, 2011 2:55:28 AM
Revi remained silent during the deliberations--she cared little for words and her mind wandered aimlessly.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Tuesday October 18th, 2011 12:25:56 PM
Thar accepts the envoy's explanation and says with a polite nod, "Thank you for your honesty and hopefully we'll be able to work this out in a way that is beneficial for both our land and your kingdom."
He thinks for a moment about information they might need and says, "So essentially, you're asking us to help find the king and bring him to the kingdom and face their form of legal justice? I understand how we inadvertently broke the spells that controlled him, but wasn't that punishment enough? Furthermore, you know that the king's not going to come willingly and whoever tries to apprehend him will end up in a fight."
"In fact, I'm not sure how we'd even find him. Do you have any advice on how he or his men could be located?"
Pausing, he adds, "I'm still concerned about picking sides here. I see the queen's honor is besmirched by the king's adultery, but on the other hand, who are we to step in and essentially become her supporters? I also see that the king's throne was taken away from him by the queen, so his position is that a usurper is ruling his country... Aren't there other options besides a trial? What about a meeting between the two and an independent party, sort of a marriage counseling or mediation between two parties? Is there no room for her forgiving him? I'm trying to find a way that won't end in bloodshed between both of their forces... But I'm not ready to step in and take her or his side..."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 1:12:50 PM
Tishe' listens and likes Thar's plan. She remains in the background awaiting Barry the Envoy.
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Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 2:08:40 PM
Edmund folds his arms across his chest.
"I'm sure we all appreciate you coming down here to speak to us," he begins. "But I think that, given the gravity of what you are asking, it would behoove us to speak to the Queen herself before we take on any of these 'little tasks' that rightly ought to be her own business."
"Moreover," he continues, "I think this is hardly a particularly significant request given that the last run-in with the Queen's loyal servants nearly cost us our lives, and required that we fight them, to the death, in order to preserve ourselves from their unprovoked assault. --Upon which outcome those remaining fled, threatening death and retribution from your Queen! So, no, I don't think it is entirely prudent to join forces with a woman thus served--at least not until we can ascertain for ourselves, by speaking with her ourselves, what her motivation actually is."
Edmund looks to Thar and then back to the Ambassador. "What my friend here says is more than correct. You want us to knowingly take sides now, whereas before we were merely doing as anyone else would in helping a man we found along the road. In fact--" here Edmund pauses and looks at the Ambassador with his eyes flashing sternly "--in fact, we left him alone!. We spoke to him, and then left him alone and continued on our way! It was only after we were viciously attacked by your countrymen that we went back and tried to help him again. Had we not been assaulted by your Queen's guards, none of this would have happened!"
The sorcerer looks at Tishe and says, "Moral obligation, you say? There is your moral obligation. None of this would have happened but for the Queen's guards. Let them tend to it, then. We have done no more than anyone else might, and none of this would have happened but for their provocation. I'll be dashed if I am to be used as either faction's pawn again."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Tuesday October 18th, 2011 4:20:28 PM Edmund: "I think this is hardly a particularly significant request given that the last run-in with the Queen's loyal servants nearly cost us our lives, and required that we fight them, to the death, in order to preserve ourselves from their unprovoked assault."
Kahlan has a bemused face. "You mean nearly cost them their lives..." Seeing the icy stares she gets from the others stops. "oh yeah diplomacy. Shutting up now."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 10:26:29 PM
Tishe' again smiles at Edmund, though this time her mouth is a little strained. Again, her thoughts move to Trellus, the blond cleric of Domi she had first met in the Sargrass Plain. Did he have to put up with stubborn packmates, too?
"But I am not like most others, and am determined to do more than most others might because I have been blessed with abilities that most others do not. And so have you. I feel that these abilities should be used to bring peace to others and take care of others in the Wold that may not otherwise be able to help themselves. And because you are with the Cinnamon Protectors, so have you. A minotaur friend of mine once told me 'act, and if you find you are in the wrong, act to correct it'."
"I think we did the right thing in standing up to those bullies on the road, and also did the right thing in breaking an enchantment on what appeared to be an innocent person. But I am not going to stay here and let an action that I did cause pain somewhere in the Wold. And neither should you."
...Action
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Tuesday October 18th, 2011 11:34:12 PM
Edmund looks aside and down, arms folded and lips pursed thinly. He clearly has formed a very negative opinion of both the Queen and the King, and everyone associated with them, at this point. No doubt it has something to do with the fact that they constantly disturb his quality of life. Stubborn he is, and has ever been, but not without cause. So, he voices those concerns which have been raised, doing his best to remain equanimous in his reply.
"All actions have unforeseen, negative consequences," he says firmly. "--Even the best actions. If we spend our lives trying to prevent any negativity that results from what we do, we'll spend an eternity in doing nothing or cleaning up, and in doing either we will only cause more problems, anyway."
"What is essential is that we accept responsibility for things in which we are knowingly culpable. In this matter, we were not knowingly culpable. Moreover, I have yet to see objective evidence that--even if we were--that we have done any wrong. So the Queen says one thing, and the King says another? Very well: let them sort it out themselves. After all, it's not our kingdom. They clearly have forces to handle this, they have their own laws, they have their own culture. Wherefore do we have the right, the arrogance, the presumption to pick sides based on our external interpretation of how things ought to be in someone else's kingdom, and then to try and choose what sort of society will result? For such will be the result of our actions."
"No," the sorcerer says. "Governing one tower is more than enough trouble for me. Even my faith in my not insubstantial capabilities is daunted at the prospect of choosing sides; a choice that will result in the future of a nation--a nation which is not my own, and whose culture, language, and people I am entirely ignorant of."
Edmund pauses and sighs before adding a further thought. "That said, I will abide by the wishes of the group, but if we decide to become involved, it will be against my judgement, and my assistance will be to adhere to those honourable oaths I have sworn, and for the preservation of that same honour in the assistance of my friends Thar and Revi, to whom I have been countless times indebted even to my very life."
Turning to Tishe, he adds finally, "If you are even remotely interested in sensible action, you won't rush into a decision again, right here, before you've met with, at the very least, the ambassador--if not the Queen herself. You have personally spoken to the King and promised to assist him. Will you now promise to assist the Queen, whose men have tried to deprive us of our lives, without even seeing her? I do not cherish the notion of being a pawn--but to be the pawn of a feckless, indecisive, and hasty leader is truly intolerable. Please try to exercise a little circumspection and patience?"
With that, the sorcerer falls silent, waiting for the arrival of the Ambassador.
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Wednesday October 19th, 2011 12:41:24 AM
Kahlan mutters something about "Can't believe" and "Agreeing with Edmund" There might have been an "I'm" in there somewhere.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Wednesday October 19th, 2011 2:23:18 PM DM JC - Any feedback on Thar's two minor suggested changes for the APG? Hadn't heard back and wanted to double check with you...Ken
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday October 19th, 2011 5:33:13 PM
Revi feigns a blush and smacks Edmund on the shoulder and smiles.
DM - JC The Morning After Wednesday October 19th, 2011 6:13:01 PM
OOC: sorry for missing yesterdays post, I went to post and my internet flipped me the bird, or the way I prefer to say it, The Digitous Impudicus. I got it fixed this afternoon. Thar, I vaguely remember looking them over and was ok with them.
IC: "Well, if he is returned, Alive, he will be brought to a trial by the Lords and Ladies of our Country to decide on his fate. He has been banished for quite a number of years, it may even be decided that he has paid enough for his crime. He may be allowed to regain the throne, or he may not, that would be decided by the Court. I very much doubt he'd be executed for a dalliance with a woman, whom he was not married to. As for finding him, I imagine you could follow the trail of missing animals, you know, like Cows and such. For getting into a fight, it would be by his choice that a fight would be started, not any who went to inform him he was to surrender himself further trial by the Court. It can be arranged for a visit to our Country for an interview with our Queen."
(going to take it you waited to do second talking in private Edmund & Tishe`)
Just before dinner time, a lone rider comes into WatcHaven at a canter on his horse. (walk < trot< canter< Gallop for speed reference, and a gallop would wear out a horse very fast) He hands off the reigns to the stable boy and heads directly towards the Witches home, after knocking he goes inside. A few minutes later both he and the witch head for the Twin Tankards.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Wednesday October 19th, 2011 6:33:01 PM
OOC- Jim, just shot you a copy of a revised Snafu.
Snafu sat back, watched the exchange and considered all opinions carefully.
"If we're going to get involved in this, I think we need to get to the bottom of what's going on here" he finally said. "With that in mind, I agree with Thar's approach to the problem. We need to get the two parties together and get all the facts on the table. Those should be our terms for finding the King."
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Wednesday October 19th, 2011 10:40:02 PM
Falmar tries to remember what he felt from the Queen's Guard, and also what he felt from the King's. It would seem that perhaps there is more of a cultural misunderstanding here, perhaps, that is causing all of us to go off a bit half-cocked. Soldiers aren't diplomats. Soldiers fight, kill, defend. The Queen's "men" may have been only doing what the believed they had do do. He who believes his hands to be perpetually Black, starts to see everyone else in shades of White...
" It would seem that we still need to know more. Finding the King may help us understand what he faces and possible to better understand what caused the ruckus in the Tankards."
Not waiting for a response and seemingly unconcerned with the new arrival with the Witch, Falmar leaves to mount Dondit and sets out to patrol the countryside looking for dead cattle, or furious land holders.
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Thursday October 20th, 2011 12:16:04 AM
Kahlan waits, not exactly sure what else to do.
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday October 20th, 2011 12:41:27 PM
Revi scratches her chin, then says matter of factly, "Ya know, this...business of yours, really isn't any of ours. This sounds like a domestic squabble and whatever face you put on it, it has nothing to do with us. Unless the King came here seeking sanctuary, why would we even consider involving ourselves in this matter? Really, it's not like it's the first time I've heard of a man, or woman, cheating on their spouse, and when did that become a criminal offense. Yeah, unless it involves this town, this valley directly, I'm not interested in helping."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Thursday October 20th, 2011 4:01:14 PM
(DM Jim C, would you mind shooting me an e-mail? I can't recall what your e-mail address is, but mine is on my character sheet. I have some APG tweaks to ask about.)
Edmund notes the arrival of the rider and sniffs a bit.
"Arriving in haste, methinks," he says. "Maybe we'll hear something more useful this time."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday October 20th, 2011 4:01:19 PM
Tishe' tries to understand Edmund, but there is just too many words, and the sorcerer is awfully convincing. Then he talks about decisions and she has something to grab ahold of.
"You misunderstand, sweetie. I'm not asking for any decision or promise of help for either side, only to see what we can do to avoid the sufferings of others. As you have no interest in that, we can all decide for ourselves or wait until the Ambassador makes a suggestion."
"Sargrass knows I never wanted to be leader of the Cinnamon Protectors. If anyone else wants the job please take it! I've never once suggested that I'm at all good as a leader."
...Action
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Thursday October 20th, 2011 5:39:09 PM
Thar listens intently to the various discussions going on around him, and hopes that they can find some resolution that everyone will buy into.
Finally, he says, "OK, how about this as an option? We go and try to find the king. But when we do, we try to convince him to come voluntarily for some sort of mediation or counseling between him and his wife. We can explain that we're here peaceably and want to avoid further conflict between the king and his wife, and ultimately strife within his kingdom. If we can resolve it peacefully, he and his men can return home to their loved ones. .... That said, we will NOT force him to return home unless he wants to, and NOT force him to submit himself for a trial. Also, we will NOT give his location to the queen or any of her minions, so that the king can communicate with us freely without worrying about being taken against his will. It's essential we earn his trust and maybe try to get this settled."
"On the other hand, if the king doesn't want to come home voluntarily or enter into mediation, then we simply leave him, tell the queen we tried and it's not going to work and then let her find some other lackey's to go and capture her husband."
Revi AC30/16/29 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday October 20th, 2011 7:17:52 PM Uh guys, I'm not the DM of this game, JC aka Aztyr (jowie@roadrunner.com) is, but thanks anyways :)
DM - JC The Morning After Thursday October 20th, 2011 9:39:52 PM
While everyone, except Falmar who is out riding his mount around the nearest fields and farms, are deciding just what to do about the King, the Queen, her Ambassador and their part in this whole convoluted mess they seem to be caught up in, there is a commotion out in the village square. As people head out to look at what is causing this ruckus, there is a group of 5 people standing in front of the Twin Tankards have a rather loud discussion. "I'm telling you, the Poster said this tavern on it. And that their last known encampment was on the out skirts of this hole in the wall, what is it they call this dung heap?" This is being said by a dwarf, who looks like he's just loaded down with weapons. A halfling answers him, "I believe it's called WatcHovel or something useless like that." She has a dozen knives visible scattered about her body. A 30ish human in a cloth three piece suit speaks up. "Don't even try telling me this is wrong, I have brought you four here at great expense, now give me my money and I'll leave you to your business." He holds out his hand, and the Dwarf hands over a pouch full of something that jingled. The man in the suit opens it up and then nods, vanishing in cloud of black smoke. The dwarf looks to another human, this guy is dressed in green leathers, "Find us their trail, there will probably be others here soon, and I aim to get that reward. Now, let's get going." The forth member of the group is another Dwarf, this one has bright orange hair cut in a mohawk. He has tattoos covering the rest of his visible skin. The group of four heads to the edge of WatcHaven and examines the Kings old camp ground.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Thursday October 20th, 2011 9:46:24 PM
"And so it begins" Snafu said with a sigh. "Maybe we should let them do the dirty work and just track them."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Thursday October 20th, 2011 10:29:43 PM "Seriously..." Kahlan looks as if she is about to yell at the four new arrivals but holds her tongue.
"Diplomacy... right. Someone else wanna take the lead on this? It'll get ugly if I do." Kahlan follows who ever decides to take point.
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H d20+12=25 ; Thursday October 20th, 2011 11:07:13 PM
Falmar covers an impressive distance bounding across streams and fields while Moxy circles above. He stops to bathe Dondit in a small stream and manages to get thoroughly drenched himself. The warming sun refreshes the trio as they bound from homestead to homestead, unintentionally frightening the locals and learning the local gossip..(Perception:12).
Falmar CURRENT AC: 30 HP 106/106 ( Aura of Courage ), (MOXY :Familiar H Thursday October 20th, 2011 11:49:36 PM
(edit Perception 25)
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) d20+22=35 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 12:02:57 AM
Edmund smiles ever so slightly as he hears Tishe declare that the potential for leadership of the protectors is not what she desired. "Leadership?" he says rhetorically. "Well, that is something I have some famliar--"
But the sorcerer is interrupted in what would almost certainly be another very grand and eloquent speech as a group of what appear to be ne'er-do-wells arrives on the scene. Falling silent and listening, it is not long before Edmund puts his hands on his hips as he watches the development of events.
"Did they just call this a hovel?" he demands, quietly but breathlessly. "A hovel!? Edmundia is not a hovel! Well!"
The sorcerer fumes for a moment, watching the group head towards the King's former campsite. After a moment, he turns to his own companions, now speaking far more calmly.
"Let's go be diplomatic, then," he says, looking to Thar, Revi, Kahlan, and Tishe. "But something tells me that, this time, it will be swords that carry the day. This lot doesn't look much like the chatting type. I'll feel much better with a brace of weapons arrayed patiently behind me, ready to defend and protect. Maybe it won't be needed, but it will be a stern encouragement. I'll provide the carrot; just be ready with the stick, if we need it."
With that, Edmund proceeds down, slowly and in as non-threatening a way as he can, towards the new arrivals. As he approaches them, he raises a single hand, palm outward, and says, "Hail there, guests, and welcome to Watchaven. What brings you to our modest village?"
Edmund will then, if possible, get as much information out of them as possible: where they came from, who is employing them, who they are looking for, where they have been, and what sort of experience they possess.
(Diplomacy=35)
Revi *AC28/14/28 | *201/185HP | CMD 37 *RAGE d20+28=46 ; d20+33=35 ; d20+33=50 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+25=28 ; 2d6+25=30 ; 4d6=13 ; d6=1 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 2:05:08 AM "Oh yes..." Revi said demurely, as if sweet words of affection had caressed her ears. Answering her paramours call, the savage beauty born of the wilderness walked past Edmund as he spoke, talking over him a few seconds after he had greeted the strangers--diplomacy was for suckers.
Bliss edged the corners of her lips as she spoke, "The gods have blessed me today. Here I was, bored, sedentary in my daily works and seeking some diversion, even if it was fleeting in nature--and lo' you have come. Not one, or two, but four reprobates to brighten my day, and my blade."
She hadn't been long in Watchaven, but the time she had spent was unsatisfying. The call of battle, the hard edge of pain that accompanied the strike of the steel rending flesh and bitter bite of bone giving way to wielded blade--she missed it profoundly. She craved its lover's call, the prospect to wipe away the monotony that life heaped upon her day after tedious day.
Slowly drawing her two handed sword and beginning to breath deeper, heavier as she nearly started to pant in anticipation of the glorious bloodletting that was about to ensue--her voice a sultry mix of lust, passion and enthusiasm, she said invitingly, "There's a toll to be paid when you come into our town and show such wanton disrespect; The price for such stupidity? Pain and blood.
PAIN and BLOOD!!!"
Revi pointed at the orange mohawked dwarf and rushed forward, yelling,
"HOLD NOTHING BACK, DWARF! BRING NO DISHONOR TO YOUR CLAN!"
The Wold melted away, replaced by the red rage that burned deep in Revi's heart.
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Attack vs "Trollhunter": Hit AC46 (base+26,Rage+2,FuriousFocus)
Crit Confirm: Hit AC35 or AC50 (If 35 is a miss, use hero point to reroll to 50; Heroic roll = 4, no HP return) (+5 crit check for Critical Focus and Anatomist)
Stunning Critical: DC23 save or stunned for 1d4 rounds. A successful Fortitude save reduces this to staggered for 1d4 rounds.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Friday October 21st, 2011 3:20:37 AM
Edmund stands aghast as Revi charges past him; his mouth hangs open in shock and horror.
It only takes a moment--though it feels like an eternity--for him to grasp the situation and begin to act.
"Stop! Stop! Stop!" he shrieks, shrilly, his white robes swaying neatly about his ankles. "We must obey the rule of law! STOP!"
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 158/158 Friday October 21st, 2011 12:06:47 PM
Kahlan, wanting nothing more than to let her blades loose from their scabbard, decides that she can't allow the attack to come unprovoked, at least from her side.
"REVI NO!!!" Kahlan screams as she charges and tries to restrain Revi, tackling her if she must. Kahlan realizes Revi is one of the few females in the Wold even more athletic than Kahlan.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Friday October 21st, 2011 12:09:37 PM
Ramen's look of confusion on his face betrays his feelings on this. As Revi charges past them to engage the new commers, Ramen wonders what he should do? Does he follow and help his new friend, or attempt to stop him before he starts something that shouldn't be started??
[ Casts Sanctify Armor on himself, AC 27]
" REVI! HOLD!!!"
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Friday October 21st, 2011 12:11:53 PM
Scarab of protection (spell resistance 20. The scarab can also absorb energy-draining attacks, death effects, and negative energy effects) Bracer of adaptation- immune to all harmfull gases and vapors. aura of good immune fear, Each ally within 10 feet of her gains a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear effects immune to disease, magic sleep immune to charm - Each ally within 10 feet of her gains a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm effects Low light vision -----------------------
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 d20+17=31 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 12:14:16 PM
Grapple Check: 31 .
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d100=39 ; d100=75 ; d20+16=23 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 12:24:18 PM
Tishe' stands in stunned disbelief that Revi goes for blood at a verbal insult. Edmund's call for law and order breaks her out of her immobility and the witch immediately tries to stop the impending situation by casting a spell to stop the flaring of emotions.
No need for any materials, she grabs ahold of a Ley Line and thinks soothing thoughts at Revi and the four mercenaries.
Getting immediately on the defensive, Tishe' prepares to block any spellcasting by the mercenaries with a prepared counterspell.
...Action Cast: Calm Emotions; 39% succeeds; Will DC 19; failure = ends Rage and affected affected cannot take violent actions (although they can defend themselves) or do anything destructive. Any aggressive action against or damage dealt to a calmed creature immediately breaks the spell on all calmed creatures.
Witch is able to prep a counterspell as a Move action. Readied Counterspell using Dispel Magic; 75% succeeds; (d20+caster level 13 + Witch Unravel 3 =) 23 = sucessfully counterspells a spell from a 14th level caster
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Friday October 21st, 2011 4:50:58 PM
"This will not end well" Snafu said as Revi went into spaz mode. A moment later, the liontaur disappeared.
Actions: Standard- Cast greater invisibility Move- Move to intercept Revi
DM - JC The Morning After Friday October 21st, 2011 5:23:36 PM
Revi, need a Will Save from you before I can post further. DC 19 please
The result will determine exactly what happens with everyone else. (checked CMD vs CM rolls for those who did, and at bonus' for the rest, it'll be different.
Revi *AC28/14/28 | *201/185HP | CMD 37 *RAGE d20+9=20 ; Friday October 21st, 2011 6:55:48 PM
ooc: since Revi's action happens first, it shouldn't affect this attack, just sayin'.
Will save: 20
DM - JC The Morning After Friday October 21st, 2011 8:02:17 PM
The way I work it, all players actions happen at approximately the same time, allowing other players to assist, cast buffs, or stop something if able to. Then the opposition acts, reacting and acting on their "turn" . (which is their posting) And we repeat, because we don't use Imitative in the Wold, it's the only way I can keep it somewhat straight.
DM David I disagree. Tishe's spell was totally in reaction to Revi's attack. The dwarf is +6' of steel and then the spell goes off. My 2 cents.
I'll get the effects of the attack and the Bounty hunters reactions posted over the weekend, I've got a lot of work ahead of me now for this encounter.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Invisible Friday October 21st, 2011 11:40:54 PM
Shouting again, Edmund gives two quick suggestions. "Disarm them all if you can, and restrain anyone who warrants it!"
Then, Edmund has the presence of mind to step backwards, activate his ring, and get his consequently invisible self out of the way as quickly as possible.
DM Sanity Info. Standard Action: Activate Ring of Invisibility Move Action: 30ft away.
DM David A peaceful conversation? d20+5=25 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+32=39 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+14=32 ; d12+28=39 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d12+28=40 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d12+28=35 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Saturday October 22nd, 2011 8:03:03 PM
NPC saves Gunther will 25 Uther will 9 Paddy will 6 Shadow will 10 Mothers usher their screaming children indoors and onlookers drawn by the groups arrival stare in horror as Revi nearly cleaves the tattooed dwarf in half. Revi is covered in gore by the strike. A loud sucking sound is heard as Revi withdraws her blade for where it stopped in Gunther's chest, after cleaving though his shoulder and half of his ribs. Kahlan hangs from Revi's neck and down her back like a cloak, and proves herself to be just as much of a hindrance as one. Revi shrugs and this tosses Kahlan a few feet away. A deep low growl escapes Gunther's lips, something similar in volume to what you would expect to hear from an angry cave bear awoken from its winter hibernation. " You fancy a tumble with Ol' Gunther do ye wench? The love tap ye just give me says ye do. Now that the foreplay is done are ye ready for the main event? Yer not the prettiest wench that has tried to get ol Gunther's attention, but ye are the hardest hittin' one yet. Lets see what yer like out o' that tin can ye wear." Without another word Gunther's axe simply appears in his hands and he lays into Revi with reckless abandon. Flashing three times his axe connects on each blow. When he takes his last swing he jumps back from her 5 feet and asks her," Had enough wench? If not come and get some more. I'm right here." Hit AC 39 for 39 damage +6 bane damage Hit AC 30 for 40 damage +5 bane damage Hit AC 32 for 35 damage +6 bane damage Guther's companions each turn a slack jawed face toward Tishe, no longer happy about the upcoming bounty they were keen to collect but not terribly horrified by Gunther's wounds either. They drop into defensive stances but take no other action, obviously waiting for an explanation as to why Gunther was attacked but considering the fight his alone since he has not yet asked for help. None of them radiate evil to the paladins in the group, including Gunther. Gunther -63 AC Lower than 20 Uther-0 Paddy-0 Shadow -0
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Invisible Saturday October 22nd, 2011 10:47:18 PM
Edmund, for the first time in anyone's memory, positively roars with anger, his voice booming from somewhere behind the group.
"THAT'S ENOUGH! DROP YOUR WEAPONS!" he bellows furiously. Then, he readies a spell against Revi to put a stop to her attack.
"Stop now," he shouts again. "Any who continue to attack will be disabled!"
The sorcerer follows up on the threat, and casts Hold Person on Revi (DC 24 Will Save negates).
DM Sanity Info. Move Action: Move a further 30 ft. away from the fracas (now at 60 ft away). Standard Action: Cast Hold Person on Revi, DC 24 Will Save Negates
Spells - Durations - Effects Invisible on Self Hold Person on Revi - 13 Rounds - Paralyzed, No Actions Possible
DM David Edmund is now visible after casting a hostile spell on Revi
Revi *AC28/14/28 | *201/185HP | CMD 37 *RAGE d20+14=29 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 2:05:39 AM
ooc: DM, did you make a DC23 Fort save for Gunther against Stun for 1d4 rds? If made, he's still Staggered for 1d4 rds which means only one move or standard action, not both. (Revi used Stunning Critical against him in her attack)
p.s. not sure I understand Edmunds post, is he casting Hold Person on Revi regardless if she stops attacking?
p.s.s. Edmund is going to lose some teeth in the future if thats the case, just sayin' :)
DM David I missed seeing that . Gunther makes the save. Take the damage from the first swing and he doesn't get to step away from you. The rest of the post stands though.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Sunday October 23rd, 2011 10:28:47 AM
Thar joins in the calls for peace and is horrified at Revi's attack vs. the bounty hunters....
He calls out to everyone, "Please, let's not fight here and I'm sorry for my friend's reckless actions! I'm the town healer and I'll heal Gunther if you'll just stop fighting! There's no need for bloodshed!"
If the fight stops, he'll go and heal Gunther and Revi...
If Gunther's companions start attacking Thar's friends, then he'll cast SM 4 and summon Bob, the Big Brown Bear to a spot where he can flank Gunther... (I'll put down Bob's stats and attack if the fight actually erupts... Hopefully a big bear will be able to bring peace or at least intimidate the bad guys enough for peace).
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 d20+9=24 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 2:46:22 PM
Even through the red haze of battle, Revi could tell the blow from the oddly haired dwarf was masterful--then there was the buzzing of flies, odd bits of screaming and shouting from her companions, especially from Edmund who was screaming like a little girl. The barbarian smiled and stepped back, letting the rage ease away after the dwarf had his say, then she felt the grip of the spell Edmund has just unleashed on her and she turned her head and grimaced at the mage for making an unfortunate error that was going to cost him. Planting the tip of her sword in the ground, her smile returned as she said enthusiastically, "Well met Gunther! You're not like your pansy friends, nor one of mine. You are indeed an asset to your race." Pointing to Gunther's massive chest wound, "My friend Thar will take care of that flesh wound for you and if you're up to it, your drinks are on me at the Twin Tankards," hiking a thumb over her shoulder, "Unless it's too early in the day to get your drink on?"
Smiling, Revi genuinely liked the orange-haired dwarf, he had balls, unlike one of her more effete companions-- also, she knew the proper way to start diplomatic talks with a dwarf. Waving off any attempt at healing her, Revi hoped Gunther would take her up on her offer.
Will Save 24 against Edmund's traitorous spell :)
DM David A peaceful conversation? Sunday October 23rd, 2011 3:35:37 PM " Bloody hell wench, that's a sharp blade and a sharper wit ye have there. This scratch can wait, it'll add a new scar to the web of tattoos and scars already on me hide. And dwarves wake up drinkin'. Either a fresh glass or whatever remains from the bender the night before. Has this tavern of yours got anything worth drinkin'?" Gunther's Axe disappears from his hand and he motions for Revi to lead on towards the tavern. His brother, Uther makes a disgusted snorting noise at his brother's recklessness and follow. The elf and halfling look at each other and fall in with them, not really wanting to be without the companions after the unprovoked welcome they just witnessed.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Sunday October 23rd, 2011 3:49:42 PM
Edmund throws his hands up in the air, though he is sixty feet away and it is unlikely that anyone is watching him, as all eyes are certainly on the insane happenings between Revi and the Dwarf.
"Ridiculous!" he shouts. "Ridiculous!"
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 3:53:58 PM "Exactly how I feel," Revi replies about scars. "This tavern ain't half bad, got plenty of drink and plenty of furniture to break." Laughs out loud at her last comment as she leads Gunther to the tavern. As she passes Edmund she continues to smile and says to him calmly, "Your day is coming." Then turns back to her new friend, "Gunther, what brings you to our little oasis? Where do you hail from?"
Revi buys him all the drinks he wants and more. She also seeks to find out what he knows about the king, the bounty etc. She's more than willing to tell him what she knows of the King and his situation in return.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Sunday October 23rd, 2011 5:40:30 PM
Tishe' breathes a sigh of relief as Revi and Gunther stop spilling thier blood all over the street, yet the woman's temper and ... bloodthirstiness is not so easily dismissed. The brown-haired woman scowls and gives meaningful glances at Thar, Snafu (wherever he is), and Kahlan. Of the original heroes thrown into Cinnamon Valley, they are the last, and they most understand the industriousness of the people and the reason they are here at WatcHaven in the first place. "Let us be with our new friends, my packmates, and save themselves and Cinnamon Valley from themselves."
As Tishe' follows the others to the inn, she mumbles to herself. "Gonna have to have a talk with some packmates before we leave WatcHaven, and gotta get some things straightened out. Packmates don't threaten other packmates for one. That's not the way I weave."
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Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 11:11:53 PM
Snafu couldn't believe Revi's actions, but it was his threat to Edmund that pushed him over the edge.
"You have no right to threaten anyone Revi" the invisible Snafu said. "You acted like a complete buffoon and you did it right in front of a bunch of townsfolk... kids included. Your lucky someone wasn't killed, and now you have the nerve to threaten Edmund? What he did was right and sensible. You should thank him, not threaten him."
"And for the record, if anything happens to Edmund you will face quick justice" Snafu promised. "That's the way it's going to be in this town. I will not let assualts go unpunished. This town deserves better from its protectors."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Sunday October 23rd, 2011 11:24:03 PM
When a lull in her conversation with Gunther provides it, Revi will take the time to address Snafu's concerns, "Snafu, I understand your concerns, but what I did, I did. To be in the middle of combat and have someone who is supposed to have your back try to ensorcel you and give your opponent the opportunity to behead you in one swipe, no, I don't see that as reasonable behavior. I was the only one in danger and I have come to accords with these bounty hunters or at least one. It may have not been your way, or Edmunds way and yes, I was brash and reckless but when I acted, regardless of the situation I expect you and the rest to have my back. This Wold is filled with dangers untold, one day you may be ensorcelled to commit something you may not want to, or know something that cannot be conveyed in a few words and requires you to act or you just go on a gut feeling. I will be there to back you up, not second guess you, not attack you because some law says otherwise. As for my threat, all I said was 'Your day is coming', not 'You're dead' or anything to that effect. Burning one of Edmunds biscuits would have just a disastrous effect on the mage as punching him, believe me, he loves his tea and biscuits that much."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible Sunday October 23rd, 2011 11:50:25 PM
((OOC: We're working things on in e-mail and I've calmed down a bit. Please forgive this hot-headed player, who has none of Edmund's patience and who lacks the same arrogant little brat's redoubtable goodwill.))
Edmund knows that Tishe, Ramen, and Thar can handle everything that remains, especially the latter whom he knows to be more than capable at healing just about any sort of injury. Instead of going to the tavern for some merry-making (Edmund feels quite sick to his stomach from the sight of blood and gore), he stomps off to the tower where he ponders what to do.
Flinging the door open, he strides into the common room, talking to himself in a most agitated tone. "There are laws!" he exclaims. "We have them! We are the protectors here! And this--this is how we set the example for the townspeople! What good are laws if those who enforce them feel they need not follow them!? Chaos! Disorder! Lack of vittles! Rack and ruin!"
Edmund's face is actually quite red and he argues angrily in this way for quite some time. Eventually, he manages to settle down--largely because his mouth is dry and his voice is hoarse from rather a lot of shouting, and he needd to sit on account of feeling rather faint after the day's exertions.
"Something will have to be done," he says to himself quietly as he sinks into one of the armchairs. "Someone is going to have to speak to her. Can't have her greeting people with an axe blade. Lucky he seems an impossibly reasonable fellow. What if he weren't? Don't even like to think about it. She should have consulted us. Madness. Absolutely mad. And then what did she mean about my day coming? Quite out-of-control, I should think. What is one to do?"
Whilst this last, rambling, rhetorical monologue is delivered, Edmund closes his eyes and fiddles with his ring absently and, shortly thereafter, he disappears entirely.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Monday October 24th, 2011 8:16:15 AM
Snafu took a deep breath to settle himself, paused and then spoke as calmly as he could.
"Revi, we do have your back. But we can't just go around chopping people with axes, especially unprovoked in this town. It sets the wrong example. The sight of seeing so much fury and bloodshed probably scared the life out of some of the kids too."
"Anyhow, you're right, what's done is done. We'll get past this, but in the meanwhile try to understand Edmund. From our perspective you assualted the dwarf and he was defending himself. Edmund was trying to stop you from killing him... that's all."
"But there is one other item of business" Snafu added. "I think the people that witnessed this attack deserve an explanation... their kids too. It would be best if it came from you."
"I'd go with you, if you wanted me too."
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Monday October 24th, 2011 10:56:54 AM
Thar waits until the furor ends and moves quickly to the dwarves side. "I'm sorry for my friend's attack on you but I guess she thought she was doing the right thing. Let me see those wounds and I'll get you stitched up. You may have a few scars but you'll be back to full strength before you know it."
He tends to the dwarves wounds, healing him where needed until he's back to full.
However, he does interject into the conversation between party members and says with a compassionate tone, "Revi, my dear friend. I must agree with the others on this one, that we can't go attacking people for no reason. We're the law here and we've got to set an example, and attacking visitors is not a hospitable way for the protectors of the community to act. I know he cast some spells on you but that was because he thought something was wrong with you or maybe you were suffering some sort of malady. We wouldn't have never let you be killed or injured by that dwarf and as Snafu said, we've got your back. And please, let's not make public threats against each other, as the townspeople need to see us unified. We've got enough on our plates without having to worry about a colleague sneaking into our room at night and doing us harm. I must say, at least for me, if anyone did go in and threaten or injure Edmund at night when he was sleeping, they'd have to answer to me personally. I'd do the same for you Revi if someone came into your room and threatened you. But I won't stand by while we fracture apart. As a great leader once said, united we stand and divided we fall."
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Monday October 24th, 2011 11:27:08 AM
"Perhaps now would be a good time for a group hug?" Snafu added hopefully.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Monday October 24th, 2011 2:10:04 PM
Revi nods at both Snafu and Thar's words, "I do apologize my friends, it's been awhile since I've worked in tandem with a group and well, I'm sorry. I will try to act accordingly since I have these new found responsibilties, but I can't guarantee that I won't go crazy again--it's kinda my nature."
Looking to Snafu in particular, "I'm not good with kids, best you handle it if you think it needs handling. If I talk to them, well, they may need therapy thereafter--kind and gentle words and me just don't mix."
Taking a deep breath, she continued, "As for Edmund, I would not hurt him. If I wanted too, I would have done so back there after he could have gotten me killed. If Gunther was of a mind for it, and I had fallen to Eddie's spell, he could have lopped my head off--then what? You don't know his mind, but I know his axe. He is a masterful axeman and I would not like to give him any advantage if we had to cross blades again--as I'm pretty sure I would lose in that contest. But fate is a fickle mistress, she doesn't always favor the deserving."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Monday October 24th, 2011 2:21:08 PM
ooc: is there a Catacombs outlet here? How does one access the Catacombs in Watchaven?
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Monday October 24th, 2011 4:57:55 PM (Jim - As the Catacombs DM, I'd say yes, we have an outlet there of course. We're like the Walmart of the Wold... we're everywhere... Let's say that Thar contacted his friend Damphir, who agreed to set one up recently, so shop away.....)
DM David A peaceful conversation? Monday October 24th, 2011 5:06:48 PM
When all of the folks start crowding around Gunther starts getting antsy. "Hey now, leave the lass an me alone, especially you Nancy invisible folks. She says she will make good on her strike and if you let her I think she means it. If not I suppose we'll need to move away from the little kiddies before we finish our dance. I wouldn't want to be unwelcome in the place I need to be to collect our money now would I? " He continues to Revi. " I believe you were about to try and drink me under the table. No doubt you'll be askin' me all I know about this sweet bounty too. You could come with us and earn a share with me and my boys. How easy would it be with another blade raging beside me to snatch up this former king and deliver him to those that want him. Easy money, whatdya say?" He walks off with Revi towards the taven. Staying behind the other bounty hunters ask Thar, and the invisible person with him a few things. " Does everyone who comes to town get greeted so? We find this most ungracious. Did we also hear that YOU all are the law in this town? How would we even try to seek justice if one of your people attacked us?"
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Monday October 24th, 2011 7:10:01 PM OOC:
Very good question DM. How can a group claim to be the law of an area when the lawmen attack completely unprovoked.
That would be akin to a modern day police officer walking up to military personnel traveling to town on orders, shooting him, and saying, alright let's go have a drink, exchange war stories, and you tell me why you are here.
Most places with any kind of law would put said officer in jail to await a court day.
Imagine if drove to a new town and mentioned you didn't like the smell, and a police officer ran and started bashing you over the head with his baton.
Not really sure of how to post IC atm..
DM - JC A peaceful conversation? Monday October 24th, 2011 9:53:44 PM
OOC: I haven't passed everything off on David, we are usually conversing while he posts, I just let him do the typing and spell checking, as I'm terrible at it.
IC:
As some disappear into the Twin Tankards, Revi and Gunther, others exit from the tavern, Barry and the Ambassador with the village Witch. They approach the talking groups and wait patiently for both groups to end their discussions. The look on the Ambassador's face is one of neutrality, but the looks on the other two faces looks like it could strip the grease off of the grill in the tavern without even having to touch it.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Monday October 24th, 2011 10:41:58 PM
Revi smirks at Gunther's reply and nods, "Yup, I was hoping to ply many a strong drink on you and get you to talk about the bounty and what you know about the king, but you've found me out. Still we should get to drinking before we get interrupted again." As if remembering something, "Thanks for the offer about joining your group. I'm not much of a bounty hunter, but I do think it would be fun. Fun, but lethal. There's something about this king that ain't right. At first I thought he was a stone giant, as his kin was able to push people into the ground and have it almost swallow them whole, but that ambassador over there," Revi points her out to Gunther, "She's a bit smaller than the King and his retinue, but she's got the pointy ears and rides a magic carpet just like a djinni. So I'm thinking she's one of them, maybe runt of the litter, or using magics to conceal her size, not sure. What have you heard of this king?"
Edited by DM: JC The Ambassador is a woman
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible Tuesday October 25th, 2011 6:52:16 AM
Quiet snoring seems to emanate from one of the chairs in the common room. Curious chair; snoring chair; what magics have ensorceled you thus? Is it not the heavy-lidded result of being left long unattended whilst matters of great moment transpire elsewhere? Here, in front of the fire, what chair would not sleep? Freed from the peculiarly abject nature of its function, it might revel in that otherwise numbing ignorance which furnishings are treated with.
When such consideration is but the preamble to the swift application of a swarthy person's overlarge fundament, perhaps it is better for a chair to remain quiet, unobtrusive, and unconsidered. And yet a cat may sleep upon it as an act of commiseration: the animate and the inanimate together united; one shunning, the other shunned, and both the happier for it. So let us rejoice at the prospect of the snoring chair; for it is a happy chair, and there is little enough happiness in the world that we should be glad of it when we observe it.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday October 25th, 2011 1:38:17 PM
ooc: Falmar, hate to see you go. It is one more link to the Sargrass that Tishe' won't have... :-( (and I liked having a Rapke around!)
ooc2: going to Lynns Cafe to continue ooc conversation.
The young witch is thankful that Revi's unprovoked attack has not created any immediate major backlash. In fact at least with the mercenaries, it seems to have resolved itself quite nicely. Revi and Gunther go to the Tavern, and Tishe' urges Kahlan and Ramen to go as well. "See if you can't get more information on this bounty that is out there. I think we are out of time to wait around for a resolution if these mercenaries are showing up."
Tishe' is more worried about the Ambassador, Barry, and the Village Witch. She looks around, locking eyes with Snafu and Thar to meet up with the trio and see why the Cinnamon Valley folks are all shuttlecocked. "What's the pattern and where are the snags?", she asks in her most serious voice.
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ACDM SteveK Tuesday October 25th, 2011 1:43:55 PM
Friends, I'm invoking my PTB hat, hence the special ACDM title in the Post.
Per our DMs request, let's move on with the story and end the ooc conversation here.
Personnally, I think the non-judgemental, reasoned conversation we've been having is good, but this is not the place to have it. - Lynn's Cafe. This board is for arguments. Nothing much is happening there right now and we can pretty much take it over for this conversation if we want. - Email. We can keep it on email if we want.
The DMs and/or this ACDM will delete all future oocs on this Board that deal with Revi's attack on Gunther and succeeding action/reactions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 1:57:21 PM
Sitting at the bar, Revi makes sure Gunther's choice of drink is readily available. Primarily she wants to know about the bounty, where Gunther saw the bounty and what he or his group knows about the King--which seems very little.
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 d20+22=35 ; Tuesday October 25th, 2011 2:11:01 PM
'Did he just call me Nancy?' Snafu thought as he suddenly became visible.
"Good dwarf, it appears my angelic voice deceived you into thinking that I might be a woman" Snafu started. "For surely you wouldn't be attacking someone's manhood simply because they were taking advantage of one of their God given talents? If you had the bigger axe, you'd still swing it, yes? Same goes for Snafu the Liontaur and his magical tricks of the trade."
"In any event, you raise a good point" Snafu continued in a more serious tone. "This town is still trying to get it's feet firmly under it. Sometimes we don't always exercise our best judgement, but I think we can all agree that turning visitors into skewered beef isn't the preferred approach."
"And if it is justice that you want, it is justice that you will have. What course of action would you have us take? Or, should we discuss this over a drink?"
Actions:
Diplomacy- 35 (take that bad feelings!)
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Tuesday October 25th, 2011 2:48:58 PM
Thar listens to the grumbling and adds with a frown, "Friends, I'm not sure I agree with owing them justice for what happened. First, they're not citizens of our community so we're not accountable to them. Second, if they don't like our laws, they know where the town limit is. I'm not saying I want to have a hostile relationship with them, but I don't want to set a precedent for dealing with future issues or visitors. But I'll honor whatever the party decides, as we've got enough on our plate with the king vs. queen problem."
He is happy to speak with Tishe' outside (I think that's what you intended Steve). He says, "If I read your suggestion right, I'll start going around town and soothing the people over this disturbance. I'll try to find out some more about what's going on under the surface and hopefully restore some order."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 3:46:00 PM
Listening to Thar, Revi adds, "And these won't be the last of them, I think. If Gunther and his prowess at arms is any measure of the amount of bounty that has been put on this King, we need to set up some rules for all the incoming bounty hunters that I'm sure we're going to be inundated with."
DM David A peaceful conversation? Tuesday October 25th, 2011 5:33:52 PM
Inside the Tavern, with Revi and Gunther.
" Ah, curse the luck. I dinna think it was my sparkling good looks that attracted ya in the first place." Gunther downs the first shot of whiskey placed before him. When the barkeep returns and fills his glass agian the dwarf looks at him and says," Leaving the bottle would make yer job alot easier, else I think your arm will get tired of pourin' before I get tired of drinkin'." The second shot gets dumped on the mostly healed and stitched wound that Thar was kind enough to close. Though the alcohol must sting like a hot coal against tender skin the berserker never flinches. Turning back to Revi , Gunther continues, " It's too bad you don't wanna tag along. The bounty is far too rich for this to be an easy catch, ten thousand gold in gems is quite a prize, especially if you know a gnome who can double that when he sets them in jewelry. " He reaches into his pocket and withdraws a folded up poster. On it is stated clearly that 10,000gp in gems will be awarded to the first person to bring the Deposed King Akhum to Queen Adeela in Masa Samak. The bounty is clearly for a living Akhum, since it mentions he is to stand trial for adultery. " These posters were hung in most tavern's and hiring halls in Plateau City. Me and me boys got that hopped up mage to teleport us here so that we could get a head start. With a price like that on his head I can't see as we will be the only ones lookin' for him either. Kinna ye tell me how he is guarded? Ye seem to know somethin' about him since you want to know about our bounty. Maybe there's a finders fee in it if the information proves helpful." During this entire exchange Gunther's glass continually gets lifted, emptied into his mouth, set down and then refilled only to be poured into his mouth once again. It is astounding how he can still be able to string one thought into the next much less speak at this point.
Outside, in the street with Thar,Tishe,and Snafu the other three Bounty Hunters answer questions and pose more of their own.
Uther, the heavily armed and armored dwarf answers Snafu's question even before the liontaur pops into view." Does my brother appear to you as if he would give a rat's arse if you were a girl or not. He thinks most things that don't involve you standing half naked and screaming obscenities at a hundred screaming orcs that want you dead is effeminate somehow. Hell, he calls me a Nancy Nervouspants for wearing all this bloody armor instead of trustin' in a few tattoos and a bad attitude to stop blades from killin' me. Our family has a rich tradition that one member of the clan must be a Berserker and uphold the clan name. Gunther is older and therefore HE got the choice of who that clansman might be. Of course he is also crazier than a hatch full of boobies, at least that's what Ma always said. So don't take it personal like." At this time Snafu pops into view and Paddy, the halfling wearing all of the knives nearly leaps out of his skin. GADZOOKS MAN!! You're onena them Wemic thinggees . We don't see alot of them where I come from. When Gunther said he would show us the sights boys he weren't half kiddin. First that bar in Plateau City and now this town. All we gotta do is catch that fella and take him to that Queen and we'll all be rich!"
When Thar mentions that only citizens deserve the right to not be outright attacked as they passed through town the mood goes from cordial to far more calculating. Paddy looks terrified and the tall cloaked figure seems to be scaning the square, looking for and exit. Uther is the first to speak, " Hold on there a second. I know ye healed my brother up and all but are you saying that because we are not from here it's alright for someone, anyone to just rush up to us and drive a sword clean through us? Not sure I like that, not sure at all. Paddy, Get Gunther out here. I think we need to be going to collect that bounty. I know I'LL be passing wide of this place on our return trip." His hands stray to his weapons, but it seems just for comfort, he does not draw them. Perhaps the memory of Gunther, unarmed and spitted on Revi's sword makes him think worse would happen to an actual ARMED dwarf.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 6:29:31 PM
Revi examines the poster carefully, "I'll be honest with ya Gunther, as I'd not like you to get killed before we become better friends--and you are a might handsome dwarf, but I've got other commitments, if you know what I mean. Anyways, 10,000gp is not enough. This king and his entourage, they're powerful. One in particular is his right hand man, Bohamm. Quick to temper and has the power to back it up." Shaking her head, "Definitely not enough. Be careful with this mission of yours, Gunther." Revi then proceeds to tell the dwarf all the necessary info he requires--number of guards, typical camp layout, guard shifts, arms and armor and apparent powers and abilities. "Good hunting, Gunther. May your axe find the heart of your enemy with every strike."
DM David A peaceful conversation? Tuesday October 25th, 2011 6:57:12 PM
Gunther squints hard at Revi. Either the drink is starting to catch up with him or he is trying to feel out her description of the situation. " I could probably handle that, and me brother and Shadow. Paddy's a might wet behind the ears though, Even being that she can throw them knives through the mouth of onena these glasses at 30 feet without lookin'." I'll take yer words into consideration when we scout them. Maybe it is too good to be true.
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 7:50:00 PM
Kahlan still has a flabergasted look upon her face when Tishe' asks her to go to the tavern.
"Of course, Tishe'."
Kahlan couldn't explain it but she truly liked the witch. Maybe it was her practical level headed approach to everything or perhaps it was her sincere concern for others.
Kahlan enters the bar and listens to Revi and Gunther's conversation as she gets a drink of her own. Domi knows she needs it.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday October 25th, 2011 8:43:28 PM
Revi nods to Gunther's words, "You've always got a drinking buddy here when you come back."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday October 25th, 2011 11:19:18 PM
Tishe' looks around making some more internal assessments. Kahlan, Ramen, and Revi are with Gunther in the Tavern, hopefully learning more information about the extent of the problem.
The other three mercenaries are outside with Thar and Snafu and herself with the Ambassador, Barry, and the village Witch waiting either patiently or stormily. Tishe' turns to the ones whose presence is really going to decide things, the Ambassador, Barry, and the village Witch. "What snags are in the pattern?", she asks, hoping the Ambassador hasn't given an ultimatum to the Cinnamon Valley.
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DM David A peaceful conversation? Wednesday October 26th, 2011 5:14:12 PM
Out in the street
The ambassador answers without any preamble." Snags? Whatever do you mean? All is proceeding as it should be. The posters have clearly been hung in every tavern and hiring hall in the Wold and worthy hunters come to return Akhum to stand trial for his crime. The Queen had hoped your town peacekeepers would rise to the occasion and bring him in, but you had not seemed inclined to do so. If the enticement of 10,000 gold in gems interests you more than him being brought to justice then the Queen has authorized me to pay you for the service." Morgantha looks on awkwardly, but says nothing. Barry says" The Pitchfork Council would require proof that Akhum has committed some crime in order to allow him to be taken from our lands. Do not think that just by hiring some thugs you can just waltz in here and..." Ambassador Asra cuts him off and says " As I assured you before I am all the proof you need of Akhum's adultery. If not for his crime I would not even exist. Do I need to spell this out for you again?" Her eyes blaze with anger at having to publicly announce the circumstances of her birth, but she states the proof for Barry again and for Tishe to hear as well. " The former king WILL be brought back to Masa Samak, and will stand public trial for his crime, and he will pay for it. Thus it is written in the Laws and this shall it be carried out. The Pitchfork Council's assistance in this matter would be appreciated, but is in no way required. Already the hunters come for him. Sooner or later they will find him and return him to the Queen. It is inevitable." The ambassador turns on her slipper shod heel and walks away towards the Twin Tankards and her room, leaving Morgantha, Tishe and Barry standing in the street watching her walk away. Barry does not seem happy.
Inside the Twin Tankards
Kahlan and Ramen, have settled in the bar where they have ordered drinks and are listening to the conversation, a very civil one at that, between Revi and Gunther. Revi and Gunther have just finished discussing the who, what, where, and why's of Akhum's camp. He seems to be considering her words when Paddy, the young female halfling from Gunther's group, bursts into the tavern and runs up to Gunther, nimbly avoiding 2 serving wenches and at least 4 patrons without breaking her stride. Winded she says to the dwarf, " Uther sent me to fetch you. The other Protector's out there are saying we aren't citizens and have no right to claim grievance if someone," Her eyes dart to and then quickly away from Revi," should run up and stick one of us with a sword. Uther wants no repeats of what happened a few minutes ago and wants to leave. NOW." Gunther protests that it must have been some hot head that said such a thing but Paddy plunges on. " Nuh-uh, it was that nice cleric fella that stitched you up said it. He sounded like he was pretty serious and none of them said no when he said it. I can't take a hit like that, boss. I work in the shadows and toss my blades, accurate as a marksman, but I don't have the strength to be wounded like that and live." Her eyes flick to Revi again, making sure she is well out of reach of Revi's sword and that it is still on the human woman's back where it can't hurt her. An angry look crosses Gunther's face and he stands up to leave. As he does so the Whiskey hits him and he grips the table edge for a moment. Wood cracks and splinters as his grip must be quite fierce. Clearly he is angry. Probably his better judgement has been impaired by his rapid draining of the whiskey bottle. The likelihood that he will say or do something foolish rises as Paddy can see that he IS drunk. She goes pale as a ghost since Gunther has never allowed ANYONE, not even that fire giant that one time, make threats toward his brother. " I'm sure, sure he didn't mean it as a threat Gunther, but Uther wants to make sure nothing bad happens. Please don't be mad. There are a lot more of them than us. I'm sure it will be alright so long as we just get out of town nice and quiet and peaceful like." She is hanging from his forearm as he walks away from the table and straight arms the door off of it's hinges.
Outside, Snafu and Thar continue to talk, unaware that they may have said something to anger the dwarven Berserker. Seeing the door fly off the tavern and the inebriated Dwarf standing in the door fuming the only comment to be heard comes from Shadow. It is a simple line,but clearly one he gets to use fairly often. " Now you've done it. Here we go again."
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Wednesday October 26th, 2011 5:17:18 PM
Thar calmly listens to the mercenaries (Uther mostly) complaint about fairness and laws and such. With a patient but firm tone, tone he says, "Yes, maybe it would be good if you did leave town. Know this though... you're welcome to pursue your business, but if you endanger any of the townsfolk while carrying it out, you will answer to us. Our duty is to protect them and among them are many who are dear to my heart. If you act peacefully, then we should get along fine."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Wednesday October 26th, 2011 5:50:01 PM
Tishe' feels as unhappy as Barry looks, like things that have been looking so hopeful for the orphaned heroes has quickly spiraled so out of control that disaster looms in every direction. The actions and words of her packmates have made many people decidedly edgy in and out of the group, the Masa Samak are sending hordes of mercenaries into the Valley looking for Akhun, and now it looks like the very tough mercenary is all shuttlecocked again!
"Here we go again", she mutters, unconsciously echoing Shadow. And then louder.
"Both groups just recently stopped beating on each other, why start again? Gunther, you and Revi have solved your differences. Be Content."
"Uther and Thar. As Protectors we'll protect any innocent person in the Cinnamon Valley, and that includes Uther and his team. Revi's attack on Gunther was a mistake, but they are over it. We're not going to do any unprovoked attacks on people, that's not right. Stop spinning up and getting all shuttlecocked!"
"I'll separate us if needs be, but I don't think we need to resort to more blood."
Tishe', just in case, readies her Wall of Thorns spell, to fence in Gunther and the mercenaries.
...Action
Ready: Wall of Thorns 240 feet of 10 foot high 5 foot wide thorny wall to encircle the mercenaries if any attack.
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Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 6:20:48 PM
Snafu was shocked by Thar's words regarding visitors to the town, but he held his tongue until after Paddy left.
"Thar, visitors to this town should be entitled to a few basic rights. One of those rights should be to not get skewered in half for no good reason. Without rights like those this town will die... make no mistake about it."
Snafu considered his companions carefully and soon realized that they probaby made better criminals than sherriffs. I'm a former thief... Revi is nuts... Edmund is completely self-absorbed... what a gong show
Snafu snapped back to reality when the ambassador stormed off.
"That reaction reveals much" he said. "Apparently the Queen doesn't give one willy nilly about the laws of our land or our council. Our borders are likewise meaningless to her. This will not end well... with so little respect what would stop her from one day taking this land for herself."
"We need to make our presence felt within our borders. These bounty Hunters need to know that they have no right to act against the King when he is within our borders. On second thought, we need to find him and protect our jurisdictional rights by protecting him."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 6:50:58 PM
Kahlan watches Gunther exit the bar and groans as she follows him out, leaving a few coins on the bar to cover her drinks.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 7:46:17 PM
Revi picks up the coins Kahlan leaves behind and thrusts them back into his hand as she slowly weaves her way to Gunther, "My mistake Kahlan, my turn to pay." Revi turns to the barkeep and motions for him to put the drinks all on her tab, then quickly joining Gunther, "Gunther, baby. Pay him no never mind. He was just protecting my interests just as you would with your brother and other companions. I was at fault and I hope I have made amends, or earned some interest in that area. No need to start the bloodletting again, the sheep in his valley may pass out for too much excitement." Revi smiled and laid a hard calloused hand on Gunther's shoulder, more for support than anything else, "We're friends, right? Let there be no more trouble between our groups, you and your friends are welcome here, you have my word and my sword on that."
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Wednesday October 26th, 2011 9:24:58 PM
Ramen seems to be developing a slight twitch in his right eye. The chaos he has been witnessing since his arrival has been throwing him off. Order is his life's blood. Order is what rules his days and night. Pantheon's needs must have been great indeed to send him here. The paladin follows Kahlan as she leave the drinking establishment. Maybe a little air will calm him.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible Wednesday October 26th, 2011 11:00:23 PM
Back in the tower, the chair snores silently on, and a good thing, too! Were it not to be so, doubtless a certain sorcerer would be standing near the tavern, pulling his hair out in great, bloody chunks as he listens to the latest conflict.
But at least he would find some common ground with the Paladin. Edmund always had a fondness for them--and small wonder; they are the only people who love goodly order as much as he does.
Nevertheless, the snoring continues, the fire burns warmly, and invisible white robes remain unfouled by invisible red blood and invisible blonde hair.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Thursday October 27th, 2011 11:52:12 AM
Thar ponders Tishe's and Revi's comments, and after a moment, nods his head, saying in a low tone so that no one but his friends can hear "Very well. I'm not trying to cause trouble here and merely wish for peace. Tishe', you're one of our elected leaders and I'll do as you ask and refrain from further comments. After all, human diplomacy is something I've never been skilled at... " Mouth twisting in a smile, he adds wryly, "After all, if we start a fight, then I'm the one who's going to have to heal them and us afterwards, and that's a lot of work... However, what do you want to do about the ambassador's comments that they'll get the king by anyway possible?... I'm concerned about innocent bloodshed in the future..."
Louder so that others can hear, he says to Gunther and Unther, bowing his head slightly, and trying to improve relations... "My apologies if my comments weren't stated clearly and I'm sorry if it seemed I was threatening you. That was not my intention"
DM David A peaceful conversation? Thursday October 27th, 2011 4:39:47 PM
Gunther has stalked nearly in front of Thar when the man retracts any threatening words. The vein that had been pulsing hard and strong in the dwarf's forehead recedes a bit. He continues to flex the hand that the axe appeared in, but nothing bad happens. In a tightly drawn voice he speaks, his eyes not leaving the group of heroes." SHadow, get us out of town, headed toward the last known spot for a camp, that intel is still good. Other things I will discuss with you once we are on the road. Make it happen people." Turning to Revi, his face softens a bit and he says, " Thats a hard way to sober up. May your foes wet themselves and run before you, and may I never become one of them. Fare the well lass." He then turns and follows his crew out of town, headed vaguely where the last known camp of King Akhum was.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday October 27th, 2011 6:09:19 PM
When the group is some distance away, Revi yells out, "Keep your axehand strong, Gunther!" and waves goodbye.
Turning back to her group, "I think we're going to have a bunch of bounty hunters here. We'll need some posters or something to let them know they should register? Or maybe that disobedience won't be tolerated? Not sure, Edmunds better with that kind of stuff."
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Thursday October 27th, 2011 6:44:40 PM "You're right... I'll go get him and see where he's hiding this time... He usually gets excited when we talk about pronouncements and paperwork..."
Thar will job back to their home, and go up to Edmund's room, banging on the door and saying, "Ed, open up! It's Thar and we've got something that will interest you!"
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday October 27th, 2011 8:50:48 PM
Tishe' breathes a sigh of relief as the mercenaries calm down and leave. She then turns to the second of her immediate worries, the keeping of the group together. "Thar, I don't like what the Ambassador has said nor what the Queen has done. But that doesn't mean we should be able to attack anyone who is holding a bounty poster. I think anyone should be able to move about as long as they obey the laws of Cinnamon Valley. When anyone breaks the peace, that's when we interfere. And just because the Queen has made our position very difficult, I don't think that gives us the justification to start cutting threads."
The witch turns to Barry with new worry lines. "That said, I think the best way to ensure there aren't fights and bounty hunters, and violence all over Cinnamon Valley is to find the King ourselves. Whether we knock him on the head and take him to Masa Samak, convince him to come in for an arbitrated settlement, or just get him to leave a trail out of Cinnamon Valley is not as important as protecting the people of the Valley."
Tishe' hopes the others agree with her and can quickly get set and moving to be ahead of most of the bounty hunters.
...Action
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Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday October 27th, 2011 9:09:48 PM
Revi taps her chin and says with a clever grin, "What if we put out our own bounty? Say, to counter the queens, eh? Hehe"
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Thursday October 27th, 2011 9:14:58 PM
Seeing the mercenary group disappear, Kahlan let's her guard down just a bit and exhales. She looks to Ramen and asks, "What's next? This place is pure chaos."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible Friday October 28th, 2011 2:50:33 AM
When Thar starts making a racket, the chair in the common room suddenly stops snoring. From it, the words, "What the blazes...?" are heard, and then the soft padding of feet.
A few minutes later, Thar hears a grumpy and groggy voice say, "What do you mean, pounding on my door like that? I'm right here; and what do you mean--something that will interest me? Is it tea and some scones, because right now, that's what interests me most!"
As for the sorcerer, he remains entirely invisible, though his voice is certainly detectable.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Friday October 28th, 2011 12:13:42 PM
Ramen throws his arms up in the air over the whole things. His eye still very visibly twitching. The paladin of Pantheon leaves the group and heads to the stables. He needs to see a man about a horse (ooc> Can Ramen purchase a horse and it's gear please).
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Friday October 28th, 2011 1:31:59 PM
Seeing no one took her seriously about the counter bounty, Revi shrugs her shoulders and says, "Ah well, I'm off to make some purchases at the Catacombs outlet, be back soon."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Friday October 28th, 2011 11:28:36 PM
Kahlan heads up to her room and grabs her gear. She then heads down to the stable with Ramen. She saddles Tyris while there.
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Saturday October 29th, 2011 6:01:52 PM
(Outside before coming in to Ed's in order to respond to Tishe'), Thar responds, "You're probably right... I'm not happy either with the state of affairs. I guess we should try to find the king rather than see our town overwhelmed with every manner of bounty hunter."
At Edmund's door, Thar says, "We're starting to plan our next move and yes, I've got something that will interest you. I want to get your input on what we're deciding, and anyway, I've got some of those left over treats from my lady that I was saving for a special time and they're yours is you want... They're those jelly filled scones you love..."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Sunday October 30th, 2011 6:13:54 PM
Tishe', who often cant' distinguish when someone is teasing or not, (another fault Trellus often pointed out), seriously considers putting out a counter bounty, but slowly shakes her head. "I think we need to reduce the number of mercenaries and bounty hunters in the region, and not increase thier number and liklihood of fighting each other to get more money."
"Unless anyone else has a better idea, I think the only way to protect the Cinnamon Valley is to remove the cause of contention, which means we have to find the King first. Then, whether we convince or overcome him may be determined by our abilities and his obstinancy."
...Action
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DM - JC A peaceful conversation? Sunday October 30th, 2011 6:36:46 PM
The Bounty Hunters leave the village, headed south-west, for some reason, you assume that's a misdirection, but then that maybe what they are hoping you think.... A double, double blind kind of thing.
Morgantha (the witch) address those still in the town square. "Well, it's your decision, but it now seems that the entire valley is in danger, not just from the King and the Queen, but also from these bands of Bounty Hunters. It's been discussed who's at fault, and it seems that it's inevitable that this was going to come to a conclusion. Since your group are our protectors, it falls to your Group to go defend the good people of our Valley. How you decide to defend the valley is your decision, and we will stand behind your decision fully." Yes you can buy a horse and tack, at book listed prices.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Monday October 31st, 2011 12:27:05 PM
"So, we find the King or hunker down for ever more attacks in Cinnamon Valley as three different sides all vie over our peaceful land." Tishe' lays out the 2 options to the group after gathering to make sure all are present.
"I vote we find the King and convince him to meet the Queen under our protection. I'll count the tally, and the majority votes is our decision. Yes?"
Tishe' has a scrap of paper to tabulate Go to King and Stay at Valley. And prepares to immediately set off on whichever more people want to do.
...Action
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He'll keep working on getting Edmund to come out and join the discussion...
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Monday October 31st, 2011 7:24:46 PM
Revi votes to stay in the valley. While they're out and about searching for the king, who will defend the valley is her thinking.
DM - JC A peaceful conversation? Monday October 31st, 2011 9:43:05 PM
Gonna give a bit more time (tomorrow morning or early afternoon) to post before I follow up on the vote.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible Tuesday November 1st, 2011 3:43:56 AM
((I'm still at work here (it's almost 0400) and almost certainly won't be able to post tonight. I will be more or less this busy until 15 December, so expect some missed posts. Ken has full permission to post for me if he likes and takes a fancy to it. Otherwise, I'll try to do so whenever I can. Sorry, all.))
ZachR: I think I speak for everyone when I say don't worry about it. Life comes first. I am glad you gave us a heads up though, rather just being inconsistent. Dm David Yup, what Zach said. Take care of life first then the Wold. I have a ton of personal issues going on here right now so John will do most of the posting, but I am watching and helping when I can.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Tuesday November 1st, 2011 8:01:35 AM
" If we can find the king, we may well be able to avoid a war. I vote we go find him. "
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday November 1st, 2011 11:00:31 AM
Tishe' continues to tally the votes. So far it is 3 to go find the King and 1 to stay and protect WatcHaven. Edmund looks like he is real real busy in the tower with some arcane lore, and Kahlan has been brooding about Skalipy more and more. With Falmar gone, that only leaves Snafu, and that means that only 4 votes one way is enough for a majority.
"Revi, Morgantha is a Witch and can contact me if anything happens to WatcHaven. We can then use magic to journey back here quickly. I really think that this pattern is showing a fast offense will be more effective than a long, slow defense." Tishe' tries to convince the hotblooded woman one more time.
...Action
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Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday November 1st, 2011 12:24:02 PM "You realize if we do find the king and convince him to come with us, which I doubt, we will not only have the Queen to contend to, but a multitude of bounty hunters trying to take him away from us."
DM - JC A peaceful conversation? Tuesday November 1st, 2011 1:50:26 PM
As people are deciding what to do, Kahlan packs up her gear, and saddles up her horse. She settles her gear in a traveling configuration and rides up to the tower. Looping the reigns around a fence post she heads into the main room. Kahlan's black armor is polished and she looks as if prepared for battle. She has a look of determination on her face as she speaks to the pack.
I'm not very good with goodbyes, and speeches really aren't my thing... but, I want thank you for the hospitality you have shown me over the past few months. You are some of the finest people I've met and you will be missed. I came here in the hopes that we would soon be tracking down Skalipy and bringing him to justice. Unfortunately this has not been the case. I've decide the time has come for me to set off and track him down. If I think I can handle him on my own, I will, otherwise, expect a message when I find his location."
Kahlan walks to each of her pack-mates and says goodbye individually.
She then makes her way out to Tyris and rides out out of town.
Edmund is still upstairs doing something, and the Vote on what to do in the main room comes in at 3 to 1, with Edmund not voting, and Snafu out doing something, and not voting either. With the majority in favor of going after the king, it is decided that the should head out after breakfast in the morning.
In the morning, the group is either saddling up, preparing to cast some spells, or stretching in preparation for running and tracking down the King, and or the Bounty Hunters that headed out yesterday.
All make Perception checks please.
DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You feel the ground trembling in a rhythmic pattern} DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You catch glimpses of something Huge between the villages buildings making it's way towards the village square} DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear a loud animals trumpeting coming from beyond the building to the east}
Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS d20+25=40 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2011 2:17:00 PM
(For Edmund's Turn - The idea of scrumptous treats gets Ed's attention, and of course he opens the door for such a wonderful gift... Thar gives him a head's up on what's going down, and they both head downstairs to join the rest of the group... Edmund pontificates about the paperwork and complications involved in their case, and this brings smiles to the group... After a nice meal of fresh Venison from Thar's hunting, he and Edmund both retire to their rooms to prepare for the morning... )
After rising, Thar says his morning prayers and then goes outside to prepare for the next stage of his mission. His spells are ready and he gets on his horse to begin tracking down the elusive regent... (Perc = 40)
As he stands outside, he feels an odd shaking and then sounds of animals and trumpets coming from somewhere nearby... Finally, he catches a glimpse of something big coming near...
He starts yelling, grabs his bow and begins gesturing towards the sound... "Hey guys, we've got trouble coming! I don't know what the heck it is, but it's big and has a bunch of friends with it!"
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+8=13 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2011 2:56:20 PM
Tishe' winces but nods when Revi mentions the trouble the group is likely to be moving into. "Quite aware, sweetie, and yet I think it is preferable than these people to be further attacked and threatened."
The witch doesn't see what Edmund sees, but does hear the sound of a trumpeting animal. she pulls her Broom of Flying from her Ehlonnas Quiver and gains some altitude to see better.
"Be prepared to stop a stampede", she calls to her packmates, "If they come to close to the village, I can try to channel them with magical walls."
...Action Move Action: Grab Broom of Flying Move Action: Fly 20 feet straight up
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Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 d20+22=24 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2011 4:48:17 PM
OOC- sorry... Halloween and all.
"I vote we go find the King" Snafu said. "And if any bounty hunters try to stop us in our land, they should be taken down and brought to justice. We can't just sit around when stuff like this is happening."
...
Snafu heard and saw the mass of whatever charging towards his beloved town.
"Jeepers creepers!" he said. "Something is coming..."
Kahlan Palance -- AC 18/17/13 -- CMD 32 -- HP 132/158 Tuesday November 1st, 2011 7:21:58 PM
Kahlan's good-bye post is in the DM post.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 d20+17=30 ; Tuesday November 1st, 2011 8:25:56 PM
Not knowing Kahlan very well, Revi's goodbye was short and sweet. When she had gone, she quietly turned to Thar and asked, "Who is Skalipy?"
When the tremble is felt, Revi notices what the others have seen, "Probably elephants, or maybe some domesticated Bullette's, now that wold be interesting!"
DM - JC Big and Bold Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 9:17:25 AM
Coming around the corner of the house that was blocking it's view from those at the tower is an elephant. It looks like it's seen some tough times, it's left tusk is broken off at about 1/2 it's length, while the other tusk is capped with a steel tip, that looks decidedly sharp. It's wearing a harness which allows it to pull the house sized cage behind it. Well, maybe not house sized, but it is huge none the less. It looks like a very sturdy cage, well made with thick steel bars and cross braced with even more steel. It's mounted on 8 of the biggest wheels any of you have ever seen, they must be at least 12 feet across. Lost due to the size of the cage and the elephant is a much smaller shed mounted at the front of the cage, it's about 12 feet wide and about 8 feet tall, mounted on a platform built on the front of the... dare I say it, wagon. Sitting at the front of the shed, is a minotaur, he's as scared as the elephant, but at least he still has both of his horns.
Pulling up in front of the tavern, he yells out in Tauric, "Whoa there Mabel, we're stopping here for a bit." The elephant stops it's forward movement and just stands there and the Minotaur swing to the side and climbs down the cage by useing the cross members as a ladder.
The village children gather round and are staring at the elephant, since it's the first they've ever seen.
Zach R Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 10:05:45 AM
Checking in.
Ramen Elowyn AC 24 (AC 27), CMD 25, HP 105/105 Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 12:22:56 PM
Ramen rides in on his own new steed. A brown mare. The coat of Pantheon covers her flanks. " Well Marigold, I'd say we have company."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 12:48:46 PM
The witch's pock-marked face frowns sadly as she responds to Revi. "Skalipy is a devotee of Marteus and had a kidnapping and murder ring that we broke up just before you arrived. He got away, but not before capturing, torturing, and then killing Kahlan's partner. We have always intended to track him down and end his threat, but have been sidetracked by the Masa Samak problem." ........
Tishe' continues to have her Broom fly higher to get a good look at the... well, animal. "It looks like a Ranthom with feet!", she says incredulously. The brown-eyed witch keeps her distance from the walking Ranthom's tentacle, having been swallowed by one while on the Sargrass Plains.
Circling above, she feels she needs to establish some communication, and calls down to the scarred minotaur. "Many Shadows", she calls in greeting, "I am Tishe' Weaver of the Cinnamon Protectors. On behalf of the Pitchfork Council and legal authority in Cinnamon Valley, I must ask your intentions with your... elephant and your presence at WatcHaven."
...Action Double Move Action: Fly 40 feet straight up
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Thar, AC 27, 124/124 HPS Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 2:28:26 PM
Thar looks up and up and finally can see the top of the massive elephant. It seems that they've got another bounty hunter to deal with, and he shakes his head, saying in a frustrated tone, "You've got to be kidding me... This keeps getting better and better..." He lets Tishe' do the diplomatic stuff and focuses on keeping the children away from the elephant, making sure that it doesn't accidentally eat or crush any of the little ones...
Revi AC30/16/30 | 140/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 4:41:29 PM
In response to the Skalipy incident, "Huh, I would leave too if such a thing happened. This Skalipy character needs to be brought to justice, far moreso than a philandering king."
Walking up to the minotaur and hearing what Tishe says, Revi adds as she thumbs toward her, "What she said. I'm Revi, also a protector of this valley." Then pointing to the elephant, "That is one nice elephant! I know a halfling that's been dying to get one. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get it and how much did it cost you?"
Snafu - AC 30, HP 112/112 Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 5:10:24 PM
"What do we have here" Snafu said in shock when the Minotaur pulled in.
"Welcome to Watchhaven" Snafu said in Tauric as he bowed slightly. "Snafu is my name. Saying hello to visitors is my game."
"So what brings you to our not-so-quiet little town?" he asked soon after.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18), Invisible d20+22=40 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 11:48:34 PM
Edmund moves up to Thar's side, "What's an ephuhlunt? That thing? Good heavens!"
The sorcerer will try to greet the visitors and learn as much about them as courtesy can manage. After his rest, he is in top form, and simply radiates gentility. (Diplomacy=40)
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