DM - JC Close Encounters Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 7:15:36 PM
As Revi grabs at the hand, she puts a severe effort into it, her grasp contacts nothing, she winds up on the ground looking upwards towards the mirror as her effort was lost upon the spectral hand. The rings are still hovering on the fingers, where they were. "You think I'm stupid? Now make your decision, either accept my ring and become my Altair, or stay out of the way of those who will do what is needed. Time is wasting, and a decision is needed."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 7:21:22 PM
Revi brushes herself off, "Honestly? Yes. You've done nothing but make enemies of us. You've shattered the peace in our tranquil valley by loosing your cursed husband on the world, then posting wanted posters bringing all manner of vile bounty hunters to our home, so yes, you are stupid. Keep your stupid ring, why would I want to be a slave when I have the freedom to choose as I please. Pfft." Moving away from the mirror, Revi goes to collect the remnants of her transformed sword.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 7:55:21 PM "My good Queen... uh I'm sorry I didn't catch your name. This is the first I've heard of any of this, but might I suggest that you would find people more... cooperative if your thugs... er... um... Altair or what not would listen to reason rather than attack when unprovoked. Also, perhaps you should have more effective thugs... er Altair. Yes, these seem rather... inadequate."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly, Invisible Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 11:44:39 PM
Edmund, invisible and floating above the mirror, peers down at it. The others can hear his voice shouting down at them from above.
"Ah... the fellow said--the one who died, I mean--he said that... ah... let's see, my translation's probably not very good, but I think it worked out to a curse. And... maybe a declaration of love for his queen? Yes, very probably that. Wouldn't take that ring--might be part of the curse, don'tcha know. Might turn you into stone. I bet you that's what it was! He was calling out to her to finish us off for him! Yep, definitely avoid those rings!"
There's a pause, and then Edmund shouts down, "No rings for me, thank you very much. For some reason, I can't manage to fit more than one on my best-looking hand anyway! Why dontcha keep it as a memento of our love and affection for your majesty, your majesty's castle, your majesty's estate, and your majesty's recently-dispatched assassination brigade."
The sorcerer is invisible, but he might be smirking. He's certainly not trying to be diplomatic.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday November 24th, 2011 11:13:03 AM
Tishe' is stunned by the offer of the queen, and much too slow to do anything to delay Revi's actions or hot words. Not that she doesn't agree with them, but this is the first opportunity to speak with the other side in this fracas and the group doesn't have to go all the way to the Outsider country to do it!
She turns to her packmates and speaks earnestly. "Warp down! We may be able to get more communication done than a declaration of war!" Her brown eyes plead for her packmates to see more than the immediate moment.
The witch then turns to the Queen and the Court in the mirror. "Your Majesty, we are already beholden to other oaths, oaths that do not sit well with your offer. And as my packmates have already explained, the actions of your headstrong Altair, your haughty Ambassador, and the indiscriminate call for bounty hunters have hurt many under our protection and has made it very unlikely that we can accept any gift of you sight unseen."
"And yet, as we are now speaking with each other, we may be able to help resolve this issue without turning either of our lands into desolate battlefields."
"Fierce Queen, we are on the trail of the King. We will find him and work towards a solution for both of you. Call off the bounty hunters, call off your armies, and we will do this. I will take your Mirror to maintain contact. Does this compromise suit your Majesty?"
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Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Thursday November 24th, 2011 12:00:06 PM
Thar agrees with Tishe's more diplomatic reaction to the queen, and says, "Your highness, as we've told your ambassador many times, we don't want any bloodshed. Despite your sending several hostile forces against us, we want this to end peaceably. Once we find the king, we'll speak with him too and see if we can find a compromise that suits everyone. All this warring and violence is dangerous to our valley and as its protectors, they're our main concern. So please, take our offer and let's stop the killing."
Old SnafuNew Snafu- AC 30, HP 112/112 Thursday November 24th, 2011 4:54:57 PM
Snafu nods in agreement to Tishe's approach, but remained silent. He seemed to be distracted by a strange elixir that he thumbed in his right hand.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Friday November 25th, 2011 7:34:57 PM
Checking in.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly, Invisible Friday November 25th, 2011 8:56:48 PM
((Sorry for the missed post. Thanksgiving and all that. Checking in for the weekend!))
DM - JC Jokers Wild, but Queens Angry Sunday November 27th, 2011 7:15:48 PM
As it seems unanimous that the group is refusing anything to do with the queen, she is quite affronted. "You lot will pay for going against me, It may not be today or even next week, but hear my oath. I shall make each one of you pay for this. First you fight my Guard, then you refuse to take a reward for bringing my husband back to me. You had best remember this, because it is for sure gonna be remembered by me and my country." By the end of the speech, the Queen is almost shouting her curse out at you. As she finishes up, the hand vanishes along with the rings, then the warp portal closes in on itself and vanishes with a pop. The group is now all standing there along with a Centaur.
Yves_B Sunday November 27th, 2011 7:29:26 PM
OOC> Friends, I'd like to thank you for sharing your Wold with me for the past 12 years or so. I will be leaving effective immediately. I haven't been able to motivate myself in a several months to give my all to RP'ing. Maybe I just burnt out. You and the rest of the community have created a wonderfull place and I commend you all on your wonderfull work.
Sincerely,
Yves
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Monday November 28th, 2011 2:55:59 AM "So, it looks like this is all your fault, centaur." Revi says with a smile, pointing her finger at Caedmon.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Monday November 28th, 2011 2:09:10 PM
"So, no compromise then?" asks Tishe' to the air. She shakes her head and turns to the centaur and her packmates. "It seems like every time we try and take a step forward we slide two steps back". The witch rubs her nose as if she is getting a headache.
"Sieur Taur", Tishe' calls to Caedmon, "you had been speaking with these people before we came. Have you any clue as to thier intentions or destination? We are the Cinnamon Protectors, and are currently trying to stop a Civil War from enveloping our Valley. We could really use any help you can provide."
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Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Monday November 28th, 2011 3:44:15 PM
Thar greets Caedmon and introduces himself, "It sounds like we may be on the same side here and its nice to meet you. I'm Thar ail Baerer, our group's resident healer and scout..."
Regarding the queen, he says with a chuckle, "Well, it sounds like she isn't going to be sending us birthday gifts this year. I can see how that harpy drove her husband away, though it doesn't justify his adultery, but I think we'll be hearing from her again."
OOC - We're going hunting this Wed - Sat'd (my son's first time, yeah!) and I won't have access to the Inet during that time. If anyone wants to RP Thar, feel free...
DM - JC Jokers Wild, but Queens Angry Monday November 28th, 2011 4:27:34 PM
Caedmon Highlight to display spoiler: { They had been grilling you for at least 10 minutes, most of the time it was why you were in this region, where you hunting for the king and what news of him you had heard. When your answers came to a dead end, they circled back to the other questions repeatedly grilling you over and over.}
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Monday November 28th, 2011 4:42:54 PM
Shortly after the portal closes, Edmund reappears standing next to Thar.
"I believe you owe me a few more of those excellent pastries," he says to the Cleric. "And an explanation about the fire-storm, too!"
With that, Edmund marches over to the Centaur.
"Centaur!" the sorcerer says. "I should have known! Just like Wynum. Always getting people into trouble, Centaurs." Edmund waggles his finger at Caedmon as he continues, "Jolly good thing I was here. Did you see that Chain Lightning spell? Those don't come cheap, dontcha know. It's not a parlour trick! At the very least you owe everyone a drink and an explanation; luckily, there's just the place nearby. Maybe we could repair there so that you can settle the balance of your salvation with me and the rest of my fellows. I'm Edmund, Archmage of the Mithril Order, Lord of the Tower of Edmundia, Saviour of Plateau City, et cetera. Pleased to meet you. Now, about that drink...?"
Edmund looks at the Centaur expectantly. It is clear that he is ready to go to the tavern at once, and that he is quite serious about the expected beverage.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Monday November 28th, 2011 7:42:01 PM
Caedmon looks at the two humans, Revi and Edmund with bewilderment in his eyes. He was just grilled for taking a stroll through the plains and unceremoniously attacked, and now he is catching the blame for it. Sheesh. At least the other half of the group, the ones called Tishe' and Thar seemed reasonable, and genuinely likable.
"My name is Caedmon Bogha, I served Pantheon as a monk at Rattledam and am currently on sabbatical. I was set upon and questioned by those large fellows laying on the ground there. The asked the same questions over and over and over again, never happy with my answers. Granted my answers were either no, or I do not know. I'm afraid you have all of the answers but I'd be happy to help as I can."
Looking to Edmund the Centaur continues, "I can buy a round of drinks I guess. I can think of few things I'd rather do than have a drink anyway."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Monday November 28th, 2011 8:50:28 PM "A monk that drinks! Wow, now there's something you don't see every day--I think you and I will get along just fine, as long as you're buying." Revi gives the centaur a friendly smack on the back--well, to be honest, it's more of a bash that will leave a bruise, but that's her nature. "I'm Revi, company killing-machine and general pain in the ass, it's nice to meet you."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Monday November 28th, 2011 10:49:12 PM
Tishe' looks immediately like she ate a very sour lemon. A monk of Rattledam? Here? I wonder how long he has been on sabbatical and how much he knows about the events of the last few years? The witch is wary, and yet the Taur seems friendly. Best wait and see which way the winds are blowing...
Caedmon and DMs Highlight to display spoiler: { Zach, not sure how much you know about the more recent events of Rattledam and the Sargrass Plains that took place in the now-closed game of Bloodpack and Children of Chaos. Rattledam and the Sargrass Plains were destroyed by CDM Jerry. There are only stories and rumors left.
Also, Tishe' is (I believe) the only active hero in the Wold that played in any of the Southern Continent hero teams. She was in Bloodpack, the team that headquartered out of Rattledam and was most intimate with the people and destruction of that town. She has a strong aversion to most of the Rattledam monks, having proved that most were beaters.}
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Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Tuesday November 29th, 2011 12:40:12 PM
Edmund heads down to the tavern with Cadmon and everyone else, eager to hear anything the Centaur has to say as long as drinks come free with the words.
"Attacked without provocation?" Edmund says. "Not much of a surprise there, given who was behind it. Are you interested in getting to the bottom of it? If so, we may be able to work together."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Tuesday November 29th, 2011 6:20:04 PM
Tishe only Highlight to display spoiler: {Steve, so oddly enough I had no idea about the more recent events, and I swear Jerry looked at my background before my character was approved. How long ago did this happen? Could it have happened that Caedmon, having been traveling for months, hasn't heard about the fate of Rattledam? If this is not possible, I'll be changing backstory. Whoops.}
As the Centaur drinks and buys the rounds he talks freely with the group. He rubs the bottom of his chin when Edmund mentions getting to the bottom of the situation. "If you would have me, I'd be honored. I know little about the goings on here, but my bow is yours."
DM - JC Bars are made for.... Tuesday November 29th, 2011 8:21:27 PM
The group travels most of the rest of the day to reach a small village south of WatcHaven, it does have a tavern, but it makes the one back home seem like a top of the line 20 gold piece a night place to stay. You notice the sign as you enter is half missing. The piece still there has the word "Pickled" still visible on it. As you entered one person got up and left, leaving a table now empty. The group takes up more than half of the room with it's large members. A couple people mutter about all the foreigners lately, but there is no scuffle.
(tomorrow I'll have you proceeding southerly again, unless someone speaks up)
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday November 29th, 2011 10:09:05 PM
Tishe' stops... "but WatcHaven is a half day's walk away and in the wrong direction for the pattern..." , she begins, but it seems that alcoholic beverage is the order of the day. Gamely, she tags along, keeping her distance from the Taur and watching him when it appears no one is looking.
Once back to WatcHaven, she lets Edmund and the others drink in the Tavern. The Witch goes back to the Tower, checks in with Blackhand and the staff, and then goes to the gardens and the little patch of Sargrass to meditate on this new person. "Blackhand or Beater?" she asks herself.
DM JC: it's just a little area of housing that has cropped up on the road between Witchspawn and Menydale about where the F is in the label of Tower of Boydos. You did not go back to WatcHaven.
...Action Caedmon and DMs: Highlight to display spoiler: { No need to change backstory. 1) Caedmon would almost certainly need to have been travelling for years to now be in the Northern Continent and could easily have no idea of what has happened in the Sargrass Plains. 2) Rattledam was a big enough town that there could have been others in the town that Tishe' wouldn't have known, even something as exotic as a Centaur. 3) I think it will be lots of fun role-playing the thawing of Tishe's prejudice to monks in general and Rattledam in particular as well as Caedmon's learning about what has happened since he left Rattledam. :-) }
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Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+24=39 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2011 1:02:27 AM
Caedmon does not fail to notice Tishe's icy glances in his direction. He says nor does nothing about it though, just files it away for later use.
Perception: 39
Tishe' only Highlight to display spoiler: {Sounds good, should be tons of fun.}
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday November 30th, 2011 12:24:33 PM
Revi calls over the barkeep and leans forward when he comes over and asks quietly if he's seen the king and his retinue pass this way, describing them the best she can and then places a few gold coins on the bar.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Wednesday November 30th, 2011 1:37:22 PM
Edmund sits down with Caedmon on one side and Thar on the other. The cleric has not been forthcoming with any more chocolate biscuits--it turns out that Edmund has eaten them all already.
"We are always looking for trustworthy people to help us out," says Thar.
Meanwhile, Edmund seeks to gauge the Centaur's trustworthyness by having a pint at his expense.
"Not really the best of all possible taverns, is it?" He says quietly to Thar and Caedmon, before adding, at a normal volume, "Well! We are glad to have someone along who knows their way with a bow. Thar's a pretty fine shot, too. Perhaps we can have a little contest when we get back to the tower."
Edmund pauses, thinking of the tower.
"I miss my bath," he says wistfully.
Old SnafuNew Snafu- AC 30, HP 112/112 Wednesday November 30th, 2011 2:49:07 PM Thud was the sound Snafu's head made as it grazed the lintel of the tavern doorway.
"ARGH!" Snafu complained. "Am I getting bigger or are these taverns getting smaller?"
Moments later Snafu was trying to find a comfortable place to sit, but his large linotaur rear end kept bumping into things.
"I'll have the low fat mutton and potatoes please" Snafu commented to the waitress a few moments later.
It was clear that Snafu had been getting larger of late. Snafu postulated that it could have been Mouse's cooking or perhaps all of the extra training he had been doing. Whatever the cause, he was becoming a much wider load.
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Wednesday November 30th, 2011 8:56:26 PM
The group leaves the bar and finds a place to set up a camp after having a few rounds, nothing of great importance happens during the night, other than Ramen made his goodbyes as everyone left the Pickled whatever. He begged forgiveness but his God had called to him and informed him he was needed over near Dirt City. After his goodbyes he mounted up and rode off into the growing darkness, until he could be no longer seen.
In the morning the group begins to head in the general direction they had been headed the previous day before they encountered the Queens Guard and met Caedmon.
Perception rolls please. DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { A Large wagon has passed this way} DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: { A horses tracks are mixed amongst the pachyderm and wagon wheel tracks }
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+8=16 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2011 10:25:49 PM
Tishe' thankfully drops off into sleep, dreaming of a tavern with a ghostly barmaid that keeps giggling at everything... very strange!
In the morning, she adjusts her gear and meditates on the newfound powers of the Sargrass while sitting on her mat of woven Sargrass grasses. Never one to be able to do anything with food other than boil water, she hopes someone else is a fairly good cook, "or else we're going to be eating a lot of journeybread whenever we go Walker." she finishes.
The witch is not very good at seeing clues and misses anything of importance.
...Action
Perception: 16
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Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly d20+3=11 ; d20+25=33 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2011 11:03:03 PM
Edmund stumbles along in the morning, groggy and irritable.
Thar, on the other hand, is as bright and cheerful as ever. When the group gets outside, Thar notes the markings on the ground.
"Someone has passed this way recently," says Thar. "There was a large wagon--but also a horse and one of those giant beasts from earlier, I think."
Edmund, who sees nothing, just shakes his aching head.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Wednesday November 30th, 2011 11:05:39 PM
(Perception rolls were 11 for Ed and 33 for Thar.
Also: Thar is referring to the Elephants. Just to be more clear to the DM and Players, since (for us) it's been a long while since they were seen, though for the characters it was much more recent.)
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 d20+17=32 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2011 11:55:45 PM "I concur with Thar," Revi states, "The elephant was through here and then horses."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+22=32 ; Thursday December 1st, 2011 8:59:26 AM
Caedmon looks at the large tracks and his eyes go wide. "An elf-a-what? That's the biggest elf track I've ever seen."
Perception: 32
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday December 1st, 2011 5:02:29 PM
Caedmon's confusion makes Tishe' respond automatically, forgetting in the moment that the Taur said he was a Rattledam Monk.
"Like a Ranthom, but with feet", she explains. "And it has a smaller mouth but a snake-like nose."
...Action
Perception: 16
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Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday December 1st, 2011 7:18:36 PM "Say, I remember you guys saying something about your armor turning to liquid, but it regained it's form later. How long did it take?"
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Thursday December 1st, 2011 7:32:18 PM "Oh... I thought you meant... you see, I heard Elf-Ant... I assumed pointy ears... Ah, nevermind." Caedmon looks quite puzzled, but very relieved by Tishe's answer.
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Friday December 2nd, 2011 1:50:00 AM
Once you begin following the tracks the group makes decent time, headed in at least one of the directions bounty hunters you know of generally headed.
As you cross over the top of one of the series of small hills, actually knolls would be a better description for them, you see the wagon and elephant a mile or so ahead, and it looks like the Bounty hunter set up a camp for the night, it must not be easy to find a spot for a wagon 15 wide, 25 feet long with 8 wheels, not to mention the Elephant that pulls it around.
Ok folks, choice time....
#1, circle around the encampment. #2, try and sneak in close and listen to him. #3, walk right in bold as ever.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Friday December 2nd, 2011 11:02:39 AM
Tishe' is all for avoiding the Taur bounty hunter with the elephant and getting a jump ahead of him by circling around the campsite. When she suggests her preference, it is easy to see that she could be easily swayed to another course of action by her packmates thoughts.
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Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Friday December 2nd, 2011 11:52:45 AM
Revi relents to Tishe's suggestion rather than just barging into his camp as would be her nature.
New Snafu- AC 28 (T14FF/25), HP 121/121 d10+9=11 Friday December 2nd, 2011 1:19:59 PM
"Circling around would be a good idea" Snafu said. "If he's alone I don't expect that he'll be saying much anyway."
Snafu took up position near the lead and continued to fiddle with the small vial in his left hand.
OOC: I'll switch to the new Snafu character sheet now.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Friday December 2nd, 2011 3:46:15 PM
Edmund rubs his eyes and opines that it is best to circle around, if they must interact with them at all.
"Nothing beats the element of surprise," he says.
Thar adopts the same position. "There will be fewer casualties this way," the cleric says. "And they may not resist if they see they are surrounded."
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS d20+25=32 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=21 Saturday December 3rd, 2011 9:53:08 PM (Back from our trip... lots of does but only 1 buck but missed him... I knew there's a reason we shouldn't shoot at something in 30 mi/hr wind... Thanks to Edmund for graciously playing his friend Thar's interactions...)
Kneeling and observing the camp, Thar says, "Yes, let's go around and see some more of their camp... I'll go around the far side and see if I can find any pickets or guards they've set up... "
Before moving forward, he stops and says to Edmund, "Oh yes, I forgot. Here's 2 more of those treats you like... I knew you'd eat the others and then be hungry again, so I thought I'd save these as a surprise..."
He then moves slowly around the camp, stalking through the grass, remaining quiet and hopefully unobserved, looking at the camp and associated inhabitants...
Perc = 32 Track? = 37 Stealth = 21
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Saturday December 3rd, 2011 11:59:07 PM
"Unless that Taur has met up with others, he should be alone with his Walking Ranthom and waggon.", states Tishe' with conviction. "But it is good to be cautious just in case."
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DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Sunday December 4th, 2011 6:22:56 PM
The group gives a wide birth to the camp the old Taur has set up, it takes some time, but you manage to get to the far side, and you hope that you made it unnoticed. The tracks of the Wagon and Elephant, as well as those of the Horse you had been following do not continue on to this side of the camp. So whatever or whomever was following the Bounty Hunter is in the camp with him.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Monday December 5th, 2011 12:47:23 PM
Revi daydreams about what type of beer she's going to brew next time she gets back to the tower. Something strong of course, but maybe with a hint of citrus--she'll need to find some oranges maybe.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Monday December 5th, 2011 1:01:58 PM
"Looks like we're ahead of our little friend, now," Edmund says. "I hope we're going the right way."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Monday December 5th, 2011 2:10:46 PM "What is your experience with this fellow? Why not just approach his camp. Is he dangerous?"
New Snafu- AC 28 (T14FF/25), HP 121/121 Monday December 5th, 2011 3:52:39 PM
"Hmmm... perhaps we should investigate afterall" Snafu said hopefully.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Monday December 5th, 2011 3:54:33 PM "Yep, it might be worth going into the camp and finding out their plans, as well as what we're dealing with..." Thar adds. "Ed and Tishe', do you two want to go in as our spokesman? You're the best diplomats in our group..."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Monday December 5th, 2011 5:10:12 PM
Tishe' giggles which turns to a cackle and her nose seems to slide a little more to the left. "Me? A diplomat? Just because I often know what could be the right thing to say doesn't mean anyone outside of friends would actually listen. Edmund would be the best to speak, I think."
"But in this case, I think it would be better if the bounty hunter didn't know we were in front of them. Let's track down and get to the King first."
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Monday December 5th, 2011 6:31:17 PM
Gathering quite a ways away from the Minotaur Bounty Hunter and his friend the party figures it's on the right general heading as it moves on towards where they hope the King and his men (and women) are.
Survival rolls please.
DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {You've managed to get back on the same heading as before the circling around.} DC 24 or DC 27 Perception Highlight to display spoiler: { After about 2 hours, just before the sun goes down, making it dark rather than just the dusk you've been traveling in for the last 30 minutes. You catch the smell of cooking, it's very faint, but it's there. The slight breeze is coming from the south, slightly to the left of the path you are on.}
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 d20+19=33 ; Monday December 5th, 2011 6:59:42 PM
Sniffing the air as dusk approaches, Revi whispers that she smells cooking coming from the South, left of their trail.
Survival 33
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly d20+1=12 ; d20+3=10 ; Monday December 5th, 2011 8:50:17 PM
Edmund shrugs plaintively.
"Last time I tried to speak to someone, we had to cut them into pieces. Though, I expect some of us weren't too unhappy with that particular outcome."
"That said, let's stay ahead of our opposition. I'd like to find Mr. King before they do."
(Survival 12, Perception 10)
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Tuesday December 6th, 2011 1:46:27 PM
Getting to the end of the day, Tishe' looks to the more woodsworthy among the group to find a good campsite. She has continued to eye this Rattledam Monk, but her look has been more of speculation than suspicion ever since the centaur's open and jovial attitude about not knowing everything when they were talking about the 'el-e-fent'.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS d20+19=38 ; d20+25=27 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 3:15:20 PM
Thar continues searching for both the king and a place to rest for the night once dark arrives... He busily checks the path for tracks, broken branches, etc,, as well as other clues that might give them some help...
Surv (Track) = 38 Perc = 27
As he moves through the underbrush, he first gets himself back on the same heading as before, and stops, sniffing the air... After a moment, he smells something what seems like cooking... He turns to his left and barely picks up a scent coming from the South... It's getting dark though but they might be able to find where that smell's coming from... He quickly tells the others in the group about what he's found...
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday December 6th, 2011 6:51:34 PM
Revi smacks Thar on the shoulder, "I already said that. I think it's bacon, yeah, bacon and something else..."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Tuesday December 6th, 2011 8:13:07 PM
((Checking in. Sorry if I miss a post this week. I'm really sick with the flu.))
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+27=30 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2011 9:54:22 PM
Caedmon sniffs the air. "I catch the smell of cooking as well, it's very faint, but it's there. The slight breeze is coming from the south, slightly to the left of our location. Of course you all already said that."
Survival: 30
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Wednesday December 7th, 2011 9:37:18 AM
After traveling an additional travel of about an hour, the scent of cooking has faded in and out a few times, but it has now gotten so dark, that it is unsafe to proceed, unless they have dark-vision or low-light vision. The scent of the food also hasn't really gotten very much stronger. The group can continue, but if the encounter with the King should happen after full dark, it would be hard to fight if needed during the night.
The Kings Camp could be 10 minutes further or it could be another hour or more.... Yet more decisions....
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Wednesday December 7th, 2011 10:08:35 AM
Thar realizes they may have a long way to go to find the campsite, and tromping about in the dark may not be the wisest move... Whispering to the others, he says, "Let's quietly set up camp and maybe get up shortly before sunrise, and continue searching? WIth some luck, they wouldn't have set out until after the sun rises..."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 12:56:58 PM "I have no complaints with that."
New Snafu- AC 28 (T14FF/25), HP 121/121 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 3:20:34 PM
"Rest is a good idea" Snafu added.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+20=34 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2011 3:54:36 PM
Tishe' smiles at seeing the rare agreement among her packmates, and settles down to a meal of hardtack and dried beef. She then weaves a sleeping mat for herself (and anyone else who wants one), explaining to the others that outside the domed villages of the Sargrass, if someone didn't sleep on a fresh mat of local grasses, the insects would find you and strip you to the bone inside of 10 minutes."
She lays down on her mat and smiles. "Plesant Dreams"
Weave: 34
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Wednesday December 7th, 2011 10:14:16 PM
Edmund, always eager for a rest--the longer the better--quickly agrees.
"Yes, yes, yes," he says enthusiastically. He even helps Thar set up camp, by helpfully giving helpful instructions about what clearings are the clearest.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday December 7th, 2011 11:39:33 PM "I'll take first watch..."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+24=36 ; Thursday December 8th, 2011 7:23:55 AM "I'll take any watch, it does not matter." When Tishe offers to make a sleeping mat, Caedmon accepts. "While traveling I typically sleep standing up for a variety of reasons, including the one you just mentioned. It would be nice to give my hooves a rest for the night, assuming making such a large mat is not to much trouble."
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Thursday December 8th, 2011 11:25:23 AM
The group sets up a camp, with Tishe` weaving fresh mats for everyone to spread out their sleeping gear on. It's decided to have a cold camp, eating preserved food that requires no cooking, for fear of alerting someone or anyone of their location. At just before dawn,as everyone is getting ready to move on, there is an ungodly loud crashing and breaking sound coming from the north, like someone is breaking and uprooting the larger saplings of the forests edge, coming generally your direction. The ruckus is not advancing very quickly, but it is coming closer.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Thursday December 8th, 2011 12:03:17 PM
His morning prayers interrupted, Thar turns quickly to the sound of something loud and big coming their way... "I wonder if it's that elephant that we saw before?" he asks...
However, it seems like the element of surprise may be gone with all of the noise coming from the North... The people they're tracking to the South will here it too and be on their guard... "What do you all think? Should we check out that noise from the North or keep after our quarry to the South? I don't want to lose the King and maybe we could use those from the North as a distraction? On the other hand, if they're bounty hunters after the king, we may be eyewitnesses to a brutal fight if the hunters find the king..."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Thursday December 8th, 2011 3:20:48 PM
Edmund is of the opinion that the group needs to reach the King before any of the bounty hunters do.
"I don't doubt that he can defend himself," Edmund says. "But, he'll be far more pliant if he isn't beset by numerous foes before we can speak to him. I'd rather not get into a fight with him or his wife."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Thursday December 8th, 2011 4:03:58 PM
"I'll bet it's the four-footed Ranthom, the El-e-fent. We can't allow him to continue trashing the forest. What if some innocent woodcutter gets in the way?"
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday December 8th, 2011 5:32:40 PM
Revi groggily gets up and starts putting on her armor, "Another day, another goldpiece."
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Thursday December 8th, 2011 7:33:06 PM
Workers? There's workers trying to cut down saplings and 10 year old tree growth?
Deciding that reaching the King first was more probable than saving a woodsman in young growth, the group heads off just east of directly south. The breeze currently is from the west south-west and isn't very much more than a trotting pace. (6-10 miles an hour) After another 90 minutes of travel through the growth on the outskirts of the forest, you can spot an area off in the distance that there is a lot of movement going on.
New Snafu- AC 28 (T14FF/25), HP 121/121 Thursday December 8th, 2011 11:16:18 PM
Snafu studied the movement up ahead for any sign of trouble. If anything appeared amiss he would reach into his belt to drink down two potions.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+24=28 ; Friday December 9th, 2011 12:28:59 AM
Perception to see what is going on: 28
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Friday December 9th, 2011 12:16:55 PM
Tishe' prepares herself in the morning with some witchery and heads off with her packmates. THe Endure Elements for the witch is only a White Spell (ie cantrip), and so she is able to protect every packmate from extremes in the weather for the full day without wasting her precious ley line energies. After a moment's hesitation, she even offers the spell to Caedmon.
The brown-haired witch also imbues herself with some small magics, being more aware of the creatures in the Wold. Her Spellweaving ability allows her to double the duration and again still only use the minimal magic needed for a White Spell.
Tishe' tries to wait as quietly as she can to give Thar time to decide what's happening. Just to be prepared, she puts her hand to her Efficient Quiver and pulls out... a broom.
...Action At Camp: cast Endure Elements on all packmates. At Camp: cast on herself Deathwatch (0 level, extended +0 from weave metamagic = 0 level slot),
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Endure Elements; 24 hour duration Deathwatch: 4 hour 30 minute. know any creature in 30 foot cone is dead, fragile (alive and wounded, with 3 or fewer hit points left), fighting off death (alive with 4 or more hit points), healthy, undead, or neither alive nor dead (such as a construct). Can see through feign death.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Friday December 9th, 2011 1:01:56 PM "Can anyone sneak out there and message back what's going on? I'm not the most quiet of people," Revi says as she taps her full plate armor.
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Friday December 9th, 2011 1:33:19 PM
The commotion in the distance is the King and his people, you've left the Elephant and it's noise far behind. Tearing up and breaking off trees to big to pull that huge wagon over must be slowing it down.
Those in front of you are cooking food and slowly breaking camp, it appears that after they eat, they'll be moving on.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS d20+25=36 ; d20+19=30 ; Friday December 9th, 2011 1:51:03 PM
Thar sneaks in quietly through the brush and watches the king and his group preparing to leave... He tries to get an idea of how many man there are, what weapons and armor are in use, where they're positioned in the camp, guards that are posted, etc... (Perc = 36 , Stealth = 30)
Once he's observed them for a bit, he sneaks back and passes the information off to his companions... "I think we should parley first with them, maybe send Ed and Tishe' in to talk why we cover them from afar? We have two archers now to respond to any hostile moves...
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Friday December 9th, 2011 2:21:02 PM "Are we really thinking about attacking them? Over a marital dispute?"
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Fly Friday December 9th, 2011 3:05:19 PM
Edmund resists the urge to roll his eyes.
"No one said anything about us making the first move, but Thar is only being sensible in taking measures for our protection, and he is quite right to do so," he says firmly. "Especially given the fact that this King, and his lunatic wife, have proven to be the most unstable people we've encountered so far."
"I suppose I can go in with Tishe," he continues. "And I'll feel much better if I know that help is near at hand. One can only guess at how His Majesty will respond when he sees us. I may be lucky to get a word out."
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Friday December 9th, 2011 4:20:52 PM "The King has never attacked us. His man, Bohamm on the other hand did start a fight. So try and deal with the King directly Edmund, or you might get your face smushed." Revi was still confused as to the plan to deal with the King. To her it was nothing more than a marital dispute gone bad--that his Queen had usurped his throne under this legal pretense and backed it with force. She was nothing more than a despot, a tyrant that needed to be ended.
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Friday December 9th, 2011 4:57:24 PM
Tishe' puts away her broom and nods. "Edmund, I'm willing to go down to the King and talk to him. I think Revi would be good as a power back up just in case. Thar, Caedmon, and Snafu can be the backup in case we need it. With just a little room, I'll be able to Dim Door the three of us back here and do a fighting withdrawl if needs be."
"But Revi is right, aside from Bohmann, the King, while arrogant, has treated us and the citizens of Cinnamon Valley with respect, which is more than the Queen has. I'd like to see if we can't get them to end thier differences, but if worst comes to worst, the Valley will be better protected in having the King on the throne than the vindictive Queen."
Once Revi and Edmund are ready, Tishe' will break cover and walk to where the King is standing.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Friday December 9th, 2011 5:48:36 PM
Revi adjusts her armor and follows along.
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Sunday December 11th, 2011 12:34:19 PM
"Since we've spoken to the King, a lot has happened. Don't you think it odd that he left without so much as a word? Something tells me that our reception is going to be less than majesterial."
Edmund brushes any stray dirt and travelling dust from his robes.
"All right," he says. "Let's go play marriage counselor."
Edmund (HP: 95/95, AC: 17, CMD: 20, Sp.Resist: 18) Sunday December 11th, 2011 3:42:41 PM
There is a clinking sound from within Edmund's robes. The sorcerer stops and reaches in, pulling out a little metal mirror.
"Ah--saved by the bell, as it were!" he says, tucking the mirror back into his robes. "A pity, to be sure, but I've gotta dash, dontcha know. But, I'm sure you can get it sorted without me. Just have Revi do the talking. I'm sure it'll work out for the best!"
With a grin, the half-elf gives Thar a slap on the back and adds, finally, "Best of luck to you. I fear you may need it. When in doubt, remember that there's very little that can't be solved by giving up and going home to have a cup of tea instead. Everything will probably sort itself out. Doing nothing is almost always the best possible option."
With a grin, Edmund casts Teleport, and vanishes from view.
((Cheers all. And good luck!))
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Sunday December 11th, 2011 4:54:44 PM
Revi shakes her head, "It's all up to you now, Tishe."
New Snafu- AC 28 (T14FF/25), HP 121/121 Sunday December 11th, 2011 10:31:55 PM
Snafu didn't like being backup one bit, but he did it reluntantly.
"Anyone trouble you get out of their Tishe"
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Monday December 12th, 2011 1:35:09 PM
As the party slowly closes up on the King and his camp, they hear a shout (in Terran). There is then the sudden movement of the entire encampment.
Part of the "men" remain near the camp itself, while the rest rush in the groups direction. The King can be seen, he's rushing towards something that defies description. What he is rushing towards is a Throne, sized for his large size, the throne is sitting on a dais. it appears to be made of gold, and what's unusual is that it's floating 20' in the air, it has a yellow ribbon dangling down from it, ending a few feet above the ground.
All of the "men" that are closing towards the party have drawn weapons, mostly scimitars a few have slings.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Monday December 12th, 2011 2:11:04 PM
Thar nods goodbye at Edmund, though he's not sure if he could see him...
As the men rush towards the party, Thar remains concealed behind a nearby tree and its associated foliage... He's not sure what's going to happen in re: to a fight, so he casts "Spell Resistance 23 to boost himself up against hostile magic...
Spells SR 23 - 11 min
(OK - Is Edmund leaving our party for good or b/c of RL? Maybe I missed part of the discussion???)
DM John: As far as it matters, consider Edmund gone for the foreseeable future, it was and is being handled by those my pay grade and above. We now return you to your previously scheduled encounter, although not, and never as you planned it.
New Snafu- AC 30 (T14FF/27), HP 121/121 d20+19=34 ; d20+21=32 ; Monday December 12th, 2011 4:11:12 PM
"Curse the luck" Snafu muttered when he heard the eruption of activity coming from the camp. "Action ahead and Snafu stuck in the rear... this just won't do."
Like a giant cat on the prowl, Snafu dropped low and made his way through the bushes. Despite his large size he seemed to meld into the background until he was practically invisible. As he moved, he produced a vial of liquid from the folds of his cloak, uncapped it and drank. Instantaneously his entire body seemed to flex...and stay flexed.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Monday December 12th, 2011 5:04:04 PM
Revi raised her hand and waved while yelling out, "Hey Kingy! how ya doing?!"
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d100=6 ; d20+2=3 ; Monday December 12th, 2011 5:32:51 PM
"Huh?", says Tishe' intelligently. First, Edmund steps out looking for his own purposes, and then all Koshe-Marr breaks loose in the King's encampment. And the worst part is, Tishe' has no idea if she should try and stop or help the King in getting to the Throne!
"Um... HEY!", she yells, placing a hand on Revi, "Let's not get all shuttecocked, We're trying to help end this Civil War!"
To Revi, she speaks in a lower tone. "If they keep charging, I'll Dim Door us back to the group." And she prepares that spell just in case.
...Action Diplomacy: 3 READY: Dim Door; 6% fails!
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Monday December 12th, 2011 8:32:25 PM "Wait... what... You have got to be kidding me!" Caedmon says with a look of total bewilderment on his face. You continue to hear muttering as the Centaur draws and nocks his bow. He waits to see what the group does and will respond in kind.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Tuesday December 13th, 2011 5:09:21 PM "Don't worry," Revi replied to Tishe', "everything will be fine. I think the King likes me." Revi gives an even bigger wave trying to catch the kings attention.
DM - JC South by Southwest... or something like that Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:32:26 PM
Those with slings continue to advance (short ranged weapons, well, shorter ranged), the ones that drew scimitars seem to vanish into the ground. Bohamm can be seen and heard shouting out orders. "You six protect the king, be sure he reaches the throne safely. The rest of you stop them, at all costs." He then vanishes into the ground as well. The King continues to move towards the Floating Throne.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 1:03:53 AM "Kingy, it's me Revi from Cinnamon Valley!"
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d100=58 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2011 12:47:43 PM
Tishe' takes just a second to slap her forehead as the careful pattern she was envisioning completely unravels. "What a bunch of shuttlecocked prarie swallows!"
"Hold on, dearie", she tells Revi, "I'm not willing to help or hinder the King until we have more information, so we need to get to the Throne first."
Tishe' bends ley lines to her will and Dim Doors herself and Revi on the throne!
...Action Dim Door: 58% success
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 1:06:23 PM
With the sudden rush of magic and dim-dooring on top of the throne, Revi can only say one thing as she holds up her hands to the King, "Don't kill us, please!"
DM - JC Shhhh.... I'm Hunting Wabbits..... d20+28=48 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2011 7:29:51 PM
Those that sank into the ground, are still there, well at least you think they're still there. Those who were staying at range, also seem to vanish. Bohamm, and the six guarding the King seem to be caught off guard as Tishe` and Revi vanish from in front of them. The King Leaps from where he was, which was running towards the throne, and throws himself into the air, landing on the dais of the throne. "You Dare to touch my Throne of Power, for this I will see all of you punished, and since my miserable cheating Wife is not handy, you'll just have to do."
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 8:07:17 PM Caedmon will wait a moment to see if a haste is cast. If not, he will full out run to get within 80 feet of the king with his bow drawn.
Run at 480ft per round, unless a hast is cast in which case he will run at 600ft per round.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 10:47:28 PM "Hey now Kingy, we're here to help you. We're not the bounty hunters sent by your wifey, or do you not remember me?!"
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Thursday December 15th, 2011 2:11:29 PM
Thar watches in frustration as either the king doesn't know that the group means him no harm, or the cheating liege has decided that they're too much of a threat... Either way, he decides, this probably won't end well...
He remains silent and hidden behind a tree with some nearby shrubs and vines concealing him...
For now, he'll cast "Weapon of Awe" on his bow, hoping that he won't need it...
PC and Spell Status Highlight to display spoiler: {Spells - SR 23 (10 mins, 4 rounds), Weapon of Awe (11 mins)}
New Snafu- AC 34 (T14FF/31), HP 121/121 Thursday December 15th, 2011 2:27:53 PM
Snafu was utterly confused... what was the King up to? Was he talking to us? Was Revi about to get squashed, or could she make the King see reason?
Unsure of how this would unfold, Snafu remained hidden and used the time afforded to prepare for a worst case scenario.
New Snafu- AC 34 (T14FF/31), HP 121/121 Thursday December 15th, 2011 2:29:23 PM
P.S. Made a new image for Snafu... check it out on character sheet.
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday December 15th, 2011 4:10:02 PM
ooc: everytime I see the name, Snafu, I keep thinking Snarf from Thundercats :)
New Snafu- AC 34 (T14FF/31), HP 121/121 Thursday December 15th, 2011 5:11:42 PM
OCC- hmmmm... Snarf.... it has a nive ring to it!
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) d20+15=23 ; d20+20=30 ; Thursday December 15th, 2011 6:29:54 PM
Tishe' tries to detect if the King is under another spell. Her Arcane Sight activates and she scans her memory for any auras that may give her a clue as to a magical reason the King is behaving so unreasonable.
But that doesn't mean the Protectors can't be ready. "Revi, if you need to subdue him before we talk to him, why don't you give him some non-lethal love taps?"
She shouts to the others. "Snafu! Bring the rest over here! I think we can do better if we are all watching each others' backs!"
And then the Witch pulls on the power of the Sargrass and encircles the Dias and Throne in a thick Wall of Thorns!
"Please, your Majesty! We are not trying to hurt you! We don't work for the Queen and rejected her offer!"
...Action Know Arcana and Spellcraft on the King: 23, 30 Wall of Thorns: (divine = no chance at failure)
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
DM - JC Shhhh.... I'm Hunting Wabbits..... Thursday December 15th, 2011 8:48:45 PM
I'll try and get a post up later tonight, been dealin with RL stuff a lot today. Still need to get a battle map up too.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Thursday December 15th, 2011 8:59:40 PM OOC: I keep half expecting Snafu to say "Snarf"
Revi AC30/16/30 | 155/185HP | CMD 37 Thursday December 15th, 2011 9:00:23 PM
From the corner of her mouth, "Tishe', I don't want to fight the King unless absolutely necessary."
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 108/108) Friday December 16th, 2011 11:30:53 AM
Tishe' nods whole-heartedly at Revi's whispered reservation. "Niether do I, sweetie, but it looks like he's not going to give us a choice."
DM - JC King's Wild Poker, best Hand Wins d20+28=40 ; d20+28=41 ; d20+23=31 ; d20+23=38 ; 3d6+7=17 ; 3d6+7=24 ; 3d6+7=18 ; 3d6+7=18 ; Friday December 16th, 2011 1:03:30 PM
OOC: OK, going to try something a bit different with the combat map, It's a "test" run for the next module trying to save my time a bit because next module is something different. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dais is about 25 feet across, and floating 20 feet in the air. The green is the Wall of Thorns, assuming 10 feet high. (correct me if wrong) The black dots are the trees, most are under 15 years old and 6 - 8 inches thick. The 6 Guards are marked, and Bohamm's last position is marked. Caed is still off the map but the closest of the remaining party, because Tishe` D-Doored on to the Dais. At running speed of 30' will take 4 rounds to get on the map.
The King.... "You made it clear that you really wished us to leave, even after you said you'd help, now you are here, at the head of a train of Bounty Hunters sent by my Ex-Wife. I have no wish to discuss this further, AND YOU DARED TO GET ON MY DAIS!"
With that he deems Tishe` the easiest to be rid of, so he concentrates on her first. He unleashes a flurry of blows upon her, hitting her all 4 times. Damage 17,24,18,18
The 6 guards around the area look at the wall of thorns and G1,G3, G5 all go under the ground. The others seeing that they can't reach the King, face those closing in on them.
Thar, AC 27, 107/124 HPS Friday December 16th, 2011 1:50:08 PM
Thar curses in frustration as again they find themselves stuck in some sort of combat with people that they really wanted peace with...
Since these foes like to hide underground, he'll fight fire with fire and casts SM 5, bringing back Ernie, the large earth elemental...
Next round it'll appear next to guard G2... ready to attack or follow him into ground...
Info Highlight to display spoiler: { 1. Spells - SR 23 (10 mins, 3 rounds), Weapon of Awe (10 mins, 5 rounds), SM 5 - 11 rounds 2. Ernie's Information - 68/68 hps, AC 18, Fort +9, Ref +1, Will +6, DR 5/--; Immune elemental traits, Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide, 3. Ernie's Attacks - Melee 2 slams +14 + 1 (Earth mastery) (2d6+7+1 (EM), Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.) }
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+21=38 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; 2d6+10=17 ; 2d6+10=18 ; 2d6+10=19 ; 2d6+10=19 ; 2d6+10=13 ; 2d6+10=18 ; 2d6+10=14 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=7 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Friday December 16th, 2011 1:51:50 PM
Caedmon plants his feet and unleashes a flurry of arrows at the king from about 80ft away (assuming since I am just barely off of the map).
------------------------------------ Full Round Action for Flurry of Blows (Bow) using Perfect Strike on my fifth attack and spending 1 Ki point for Ki Arrows.
Attack5: 31 (Natural 20) (Confirmed with a second Natural 20) Damage5: 13+18+14 = 43 Piercing, 7 Holy, 2 Acid, 5 Fire
Total Damage Assuming Crit confirms and no Holy Damage: 95 on three hits.
I assume Holy damage won't count, if this is the case let me know and I won't roll it anymore.
DM JC: correct, no Holy damage on The King
Tishe' (AC:23 CMD:16 HP 44/108) d100=100 ; 2d8+3=13 ; d20+8=15 ; d100=68 ; Friday December 16th, 2011 3:15:20 PM
Tishe' is rocked by the King's furious attack, nearly knocked to her knees. Blinking away the grayness and some blood, Tishe' calls out a rapid set of instructions.
"Revi, only subdue the King, we don't want to kill him."
"Wart! Give me a cure!" (The cauldron on Tishe's hip hums a second then casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Tishe'
"Your Majesty, we are trying to STOP the hunters, not do thier work for them." She knows it will be no use, but her conscious won't let her try any other course.
Sticking a pocket into her Pants O Plenty, she pulls out a bag from which she pulls a small fuzzy ball and drops it betwen herself and the King. The fuzzy ball turns into a Large Rhino!
The Rhino attacks, but misses the well-armored King.
Tishe', now covered from a strike from the King, then targets the King with a powerful Quickened Bestow Curse, to make it very difficult for him to strike anyone.
...Action Cure 13 hit points (intelligent cauldron, "Wart" - Imbued Spirit, casts) Activate Pants (move) - No AOO for activating magic item other than potion Activate Bag (standard) - No AOO Rhino Attacks - 15, miss Quickened Curse: 68% spell success; (5th level slot) King make Will DC 20 or have -6 to hit
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: { Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
New Snafu- AC 35 (T15, FF/32), HP 121/121 Friday December 16th, 2011 4:43:07 PM
Snafu chugged down another flask. Seconds later all of his nearby allies suddenly felt the lightness of being come over them. Throwing stealth to the wind, Snafu began running in Tishe's direction
Actions: Standard action- cast Haste- should effect all nearby allies. Move action- move up to 80' due to haste; goal is to get into throwing range of the King
DM - JC King's Wild Poker, best Hand Wins Saturday December 17th, 2011 7:57:44 PM
Waiting on Revi
I added a grid to my white board.... Cae and Snaf are at the right places for round 2, I'll post sunday night for everyone to act in the next round, I just want you to look at the grid and make sure it's acceptable.
Revi AC28/14/28 | 185/185HP | CMD 37 d20+23=40 ; d6+32=37 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; Saturday December 17th, 2011 9:14:32 PM
Incensed at the meaningless attack--as Tishe was no dwarf, Revi didn't hear Tishe' voice as the red madness came over her for the King's attack and she struck with her shortspear with both hands in an overhand lunge into the deadman standing before her.
When will Revi's sword be un-transformed?
Attack vs King: Hit AC40; 45 damage (powerattack, vital strike, overhand chop)
DM - JC King's Wild Poker, best Hand Wins d20+29=31 ; 3d6+14=22 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=27 ; 3d6+7=20 ; 3d6+7=18 ; 3d6+7=18 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+11=24 ; 2d8+10=16 ; d8+10=18 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+3=4 ; Sunday December 18th, 2011 2:05:07 PM
Tishe` reaches into a pouch and pulls out a Rhino, now that's some magic. The Rhino tries to attack the King, but misses. Revi stabs at the King and draws some blood. (sword reformed after 24 hours) Caedmon stops and shoots a bunch of arrows at the King, the first two shots hit him and cause some bleeding, but the best shot that Caedmon made, just as it was about to hit him, the King's left hand swung back and seemed to deflect the arrow. Snafu has closed up the distance and cast haste on those within 30 feet.
The King attacks Tishe` with one attack, for 22 damage. He directs the rest of his attacks at Revi, he hits 3 of the 4 times he attacks her. Hitting her for 20, 18, 18 damage respectively. Bohamm surfaces next to Snafu, most of his attacks with his scimitar miss their mark, but one of them hits, He deals 16 damage. The Smaller man (still large) tries to attack Caedmon, but misses. G2 turns and casts a spell as does G3 they both cast the same spell and at the same target. The effect of the spell is to turn 90 square feet of ground (centered on Caedmon) into mud. (movement slowed to 5ft a round) Caedmon sinks into the ground, his horse parts all but vanish into the mud.
Revi AC28/14/28 | 155/185+26HP | CMD 37(41sunder) d20+28=47 ; d20+28=48 ; 2d6+32=39 ; 2d6+32=39 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; d6=1 d4=2 d4=1 Sunday December 18th, 2011 5:33:18 PM
Revi drops her shortspear and remembers to draw her sword as she sidesteps (5' to 8/9 H/I; which I believe gives me flanking bonus) and unleashes her anger into the stupid, stupid man of a king.
Attack vs King: Hit AC47 - crit conf 48
King is Stunned for 2rds unless he makes a DC23 Fort save and is then only Staggered for 1rd
Damage: 96 (78base crit; 17vital strike; 1 frost)
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 d20+21=41 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+16=27 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+21=31 ; d8+10=14 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Sunday December 18th, 2011 10:08:39 PM
Caedmon let's fly a rather inept barrage of arrows at the King.
------------------------------------ Full Round Action for Flurry of Blows (Bow) using Perfect Strike on my 3rd attack.
Attack1: 41 (Natural 20) Not Confirmed. Assumed it is Deflected) Damage1: 14 Piercing, 5 Acid, 4 Fire
"NOT IN THE NOSE!" he yelled out as blood began pouring from his broken nose. As Snafu tasted the stream of blood an uncharacteristic rage grew inside him. His body started to shake and transform, growing larger and more savage. His teeth seemed to grow more lion-like, but his head became mis-shappen on account of a large horn that grew from his forehead. The carefree liontaur had become the monster, and that monster directed all of it's fury at Bohamm.
He lead with swords, launching in wicked slashes to Bohmann's face. Seconds later came the claw attacks that forced Bohmann's defenses low, at which point the monster lunged high with a bite and gore attack. Snafu's attacks were quick as usual, but his typical grace had been replaced by sheer power and savagery.
Actions: Free action- controlled rage
Full attack: Scimitar (+3, Adamantine) Hit AC 41 (critical confirm- 39); Damage 20 + 17 (critical)= 37 Hit AC 38; Damage = 16
Kukri (+3 Adamantine) Hit AC 36; Damage = 15 Hit AC 41 (critical confirm- 33); Damage = 15 + 20 (critical) = 35
Paw Hit AC 44 (critical confirm- 32); Damage 15 + 15 (critical) + 5 (cold) = 35 Hit AC 32; Damage 14 + 2 (cold) = 16
Revi AC28/14/28 | 155/185+26HP | CMD 37(41sunder) Monday December 19th, 2011 10:50:40 AM
ooc: Snafu, when you crit you roll your damage twice in this case, not x2, even though thats what it looks like, thats not what they mean :)
Tishe' (AC:27 CMD:16 HP 22/108) d20+8=13 ; d100=66 ; d100=26 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=26 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=20 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=15 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 1:00:25 PM
Tishe' was hoping her spell would stick, but the King obviously has strong protections about him, and his Will is strong. The witch steps back a pace to assess her situation, keeping the rhino and throne inbetween herself and the King.
The rhinocerous snorts and tries to stab the King again, with the same result.
Taking a quick look at Snafu and the others trying to run to the throne, Tishe' has to take a mental recalculation on the liontaur. The witch had thought that he was in possession of a Teleport spell...
So close to death, Tishe' has to at last release her destructive magics at the King. She bends a Ley Line and mixes her Spellweaving knowledge to cast a Quickened Acid Scorching Ray and then casts a Second Acid Scorching Ray following, having all SIX rays strike out at the King.
... DM Sanity Highlight to display spoiler: { 1) Scorching Ray is a TOUCH attack that bypasses AC from cover, armor, sheild, and Natural Armor. King should have a LOT lower AC than 34 for these Rays. 2) Tishe' can spellweave any energy spell into an Acid spell. She is hoping that the King has less protections against Acid attacks.}
...Action 5 Foot Step - cover from King = +4 AC to Tishe Rhino Attacks - 13, miss Quickened Acid Scorching Ray; 66% success; 3 Rays Touch AC 1: Touch Nat 20! Crit 25! 15+13 = 28 damage 2: Touch 23 9 damage[b/b] 3: Touch Nat 20! Crit Nat 20!!! 20+14 = [b]34 damage Acid Scorching Ray; 26% success 1: Touch 24 13 damage 2: Touch 15 11 damage 3: Touch 26 15 damage Possible 110 Damage in Acid Damage
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: {<span class="spoiler">[/spoiler] Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
New Snafu- AC 35 (T15, FF/32), HP 105/121 Monday December 19th, 2011 1:36:05 PM
OOC- I corrected the damage based on Revi's comment. OOC2- Sorry Tishe... one of the drawbacks of the conversion is I lost teleport. Definately in need of a fly or dimension door spell.
Thar, AC 25, 124/124 Hps (hiding next to tree/in brush so in concealment) 11d6=46 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=24 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 4:55:32 PM
Thar's summoned Earth Elemental (Ernie) appears right behind (O/P 17/18) G2 and begins beating on him, unaffected by the mud... Fist 1 - Hit AC 17 (probably a miss) Fist 2 - Hit AC 24 for 15 pts dmg
(DM - I didn't see an approximate position for Thar on the map, but I'm assuming he's within range of his longbow and most med or long range spells?)
Meanwhile, Thar will cast Flame Strike (using his rod of metamagic, empowerment) against G2 (centering the cylinder to avoid hitting Ernie), blasting him for 46 x 1.5 (rod) = 79 pts of dmg(DC 22 Reflex for 1/2 Dmg, My effective Spell level L is 13 to overcome any spell resistance, note that 1/2 of the damage is fire and the other 1/2 is divine power and not subject to fire resistance)
Info Highlight to display spoiler: { 1. Spells - SR 23 (10 mins, 2 rounds), Weapon of Awe (10 mins,4 rounds), SM 5 - 10 rounds, Fame Strike 2. Ernie's Information - 68/68 hps, AC 18, Fort +9, Ref +1, Will +6, DR 5/--; Immune elemental traits, Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide, 3. Ernie's Attacks - Melee 2 slams +14 + 1 (Earth mastery) (2d6+7+1 (EM), Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.) 4. Rod of Empowerment - 2/3 uses left }
DM - JC King's Wild Poker, best Hand Wins d20+22=25 d20+6=23 4d6(1+5+6+4)=16 4d6(6+2+4+2)=14 4d6(2+4+3+2)=11 d20+29=38 d20+24=36 d20+19=30 d20+14=20 d8+14=21 d8+14=19 d20+13=31 d20+13=19 d20+13=24 d20+13=23 2d6(1+5)+5=11 2d6(4+2)+5=11 2d6(2+4)+5=11 2d6(6+3)+5=14 d20+13=26 d20+8=23 d20+13=19 d20+8=10 d20+15=35 d20+15=35 d20+15=21 d20+15=21 2d6(3+2)+7=12 2d6(5+5)+7=17 Tuesday December 20th, 2011 11:10:56 AM
Revi lands a massive shot on the King, he takes a step backwards, but fails to be stunned. Caedmon launches a flurry of arrows at the King as well, the one shot that might have hit is deflected, maybe being stuck in a area of mud effected his aim. Snafu hacks away at Bohamm causing a lot of damage, but he can tell that Bohamm's skin is tougher than it should be. Tishe` unleashes an overwhelming amount of magic into the King, striking with magic acid. Thar summons Ernie again, Ernie does some damage, but not a whole lot. Thar calls down thunder and fire in a pillar and it strikes G2, who seems to avoid some of the damage.
--------------------------------------------- The Throne with the King and Tishe`, Revi and the Rhino raised to 40' in the air. Then the combined sword stroke and the magical damage slays the king. The unintended effect of his death comes as a complete surprise. The Throne and the Dais it was on, simply vanishes, dropping the three 40 feet to the ground. Tishe` takes 16 damage, Revi takes 14 damage and the Rhino takes 11, must be that his bulk protected him somewhat from the fall.
Bohamm, having been struck by Snafu bellows in rage. He lashes out with his scimitar, he hits twice for 21 and 19 damage respectively. G1 attacks Snafu (with flanking from T3) G1 hits twice doing 12 & 17 damage to him. T3 manages to miss the Liontaur. G8 as well as G5 both cast a spell and causes all of the ground in and around the wall of thorns to turn to mud. Tishe`, Revi and the Rhino all sink into the ground (movement reduces to 5' and -2 to attacks and AC)
G4 still has yet to surface and the other guards (off the map) will be close enough to range attack next round.
Ernie gets pummeled by the 2 (G2&G3) Guards, 11,11,11 and 14 damage from the slams of the two.
T1 and T4 are flanking Caedmon, both of them still miss the Centaur sunk to its haunches in the thick mud.
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King - Dead Bohamm - seriously damaged. Rest - slight or no damage.
Caedmon Bogha AC 30/23/29 --SR 23 -- CMD 39/47 -- HP 123/145 Tuesday December 20th, 2011 2:03:13 PM
Caedmon realizes he doesn't like his current predicament, what being flanked and sunk up to his haunches in mud. He decides it's time to leave. He disappears and reappears at C,D,18,19 utilizing his Abundant Step (Dimension Door). He takes the time to wave at T1 and T4 who appear as little more than sticks in the mud.
-------------------- Standard Action Abundant Step using 2 points of Ki.
Thar, AC 25, 124/124 Hps (hiding next to tree/in brush so in concealment) d20+15=18 ; d20+15=29 ; 2d6+8=12 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+17=24 ; 2d8+22=34 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+11=12 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d8+11=15 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2011 2:20:03 PM
Ernie groans in pain, but is still barely on his feet... He bashes G2 again with a guttural, earthly roar...
Hit AC 18 (Miss) Hit AC 29 for 12 pts dmg
(DM - did you take into account his DR vs. G2 and G3's attacks? I'm assuming no, since you have so much else to worry about, so I'll reduce the damage by 20 (4 attacks x 5/- DR)... Let me know if I'm wrong...)
For now, he'll use his bow to pepper T1, helping his new companion... He'll also use his Weapons Master Feat (swift action) to boost up his chances of hitting his enemies, by using the "Improved Precise Shot" feat, which means (I think) that they lose their AC bonus vs. my ranged attack unless they're under total cover...? not totally sure how this one works... Highlight to display spoiler: {From http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/improved-precise-shot-combat---finalYour ranged attacks ignore the AC bonus granted to targets by anything less than total cover, and the miss chance granted to targets by anything less than total concealment. Total cover and total concealment provide their normal benefits against your ranged attacks.}
Shot 1 - Hit AC 36 (Crit Check = 24) - If it's a crit (remember that they lose their AC bonus), then he does 34 pts + 3 shocking (oops... forgot about my Weapon of Awe, adds 2 more points to hit, so that's doubled with crit) + 4 (WoA) = 41 pts (If not a crit, then takes 15 + 1 shock +2 WOA = 18) Shot 2 - Hit AC 24 (no AC bonus) for 12 + 5 shock = 17 Shot 3 - Hit AC 23 (no AC bonus) for 15 + 1 shock = 16
Summary: Not sure what T1's AC is, but taking into account my feat... If AC<= 23: takes 74 pts dmg If AC = 24: takes 41 + 17 = 58 pts dmg If AC > 24; takes 18 pts dmg (Shot 1, but not crit)
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Info 1. Spells - SR 23 (10 mins, 1 rounds), Weapon of Awe (10 mins,3 rounds), SM 5- 9 rounds, Flame Strike 2. Ernie's Information -39/68 hps, AC 18, Fort +9, Ref +1, Will +6, DR 5/--; Immune elemental traits, Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide, 3. Ernie's Attacks - Melee 2 slams +14 + 1 (Earth mastery) (2d6+7+1 (EM), Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.) 4. Rod of Empowerment - 2/3 uses left }
Tishe' (AC:27 CMD:16 HP 6/108) Tuesday December 20th, 2011 9:40:17 PM
Tishe' is surprised by the flying and disappearing throne and then reels as she is barely conscious on the ground. Flattened as she is, she stays laying on the ground and pulls out her Broom of Flying from her magical Quiver, and then uses it to fly up into the sky.
The rhino stands up.
"Revi, watch for the guards through the ground!"
...Action Pull Broom (move action) Fly 20' up (move action)
...EffectsHighlight to display spoiler: {<span class="spoiler">[/spoiler] Permenant Bear Endurance; +4 Con Permanent Cat Grace; +4 Dex
New Snafu- AC 35 (T15, FF/32), HP 36/121 d20+26=41 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=30 ; d20+26=30 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=45 ; d20+26=42 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=32 ; d6+14=15 ; d6+14=17 ; d6+14=16 ; d6+14=15 ; d4+14=15 ; d4+14=18 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ; d4+7=10 ; d10+7=9 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 10:53:07 AM
OOC: Not sure if Bohamm is protected by stoneskin... if so, just in case you missed it, Snafu's scimitar and kukri are adamantine so they aren't effected by stoneskin.
OOC2: I forgot about haste last round... oops. Wonder if anyone else forgot too!
IC: Snafu matched Bohamm's bellow with one of his own; his a mighty lion roar mixed with blood and spit.
Ignoring the damage that he had taken, Snafu tore into his opponents, starting with the primary threat- Bohamm. Once he was dropped he would turn on the one to his flank and attempt to get some pay back.
Actions: Full attack Bohamm; if he goes down attack the one on Snafu's flank
Scimitar: Hit AC 41 (critical confirmed= 42); damage 15+17= 32 Hit AC 34; damage 16 Hit AC 32; damage 15
Kukri Hit AC 30; damage 15 Hit AC 30; damage 18
Paw Hit AC 34; damage 8 + 4 (cold) = 12 Hit AC 32; damage 11 + 2 (cold) = 13
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