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The Best Laid Plans -- DM Zach 
Monday April 1st, 2013 12:53:07 PM
Greetings all. DM Post incoming after class tonight. Ian is taking a break to get school things situated.

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday April 1st, 2013 9:09:19 PM
Peza's eyes continue to sweep the battlefield [checking in]

-- DM Zach  d20+12=16 ; d20+7=24 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 2d6+7=9 ; d20+9=22 ; d8=6 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+7=8 ;
Monday April 1st, 2013 9:38:07 PM
Harvest Moon catches the pirate in front of her off guard and stuns him with an uppercut, causing him to wobble on his feet and drop his weapon. He is out where he stands.

Peza lets fly a miraculous shot that somehow misses Barrotore and strikes the human he is fighting in the throat, sending him rather unceremoniously, into the afterlife.

Edson lets fly an arrow that goes whizzes past the head of his target just above its shoulder.

Gerox sends forth bolts of force that nearly beat the guard in the tower unconscious. Somehow he manages to stay on his feet, bow still in hand.

Hert swings at his target but strikes only dirt in a wild melee maneuver that could only be described as... well most people wouldn't actually classify it as an attack.

Brom thrusts his spear at the pirate attacking him. Pirate opens its mouth, to yell a command, he is forever silenced by Brom's spear as it enters his mouth and exits the back of his head.

Barratore is able to do some damage to his two target with his horns, but when he attacks Grul with his massive weapon, he strikes the building as he swings and does damage to nothing but the ears of all in the vicinity as metal screeches against stone.
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Grul counterattacks with two rapid strikes, the first is parried by the minotaur, but the second bites into Barratore's flesh doing 14 points of slashing damage as it gashes the large warriors bicep.

The Pirate (HM1) in the tower lets loose an arrow that hits Barratore in his massive thigh dealing 6 points of damage.

The Half Orc charges Harvest Moon but is wildly ineffective.

The Stunned pirate does little more than stand and wobble, fighting to stay on his feet.

The pirate next to him moves up and attempts to attack Harvest Moon as well but trips over his own feet.

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OOC: Hey guys, sorry if I have messed anything up... I tried to go back and read and make everything as accurate as possible. I though Ian was posting regularly and only just found out her was having issues. I apologize. Posting will be much more consistent from here on out.

Map!

Grul - Wounded
HO - Wounded
HM1 - Severely wounded
HM2 - Dead
HM3 - Unharmed
HM4 - Stunned severely wounded
HM5 - Dead
Dwarf - Dead

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+8=13 ;
Monday April 1st, 2013 10:05:06 PM
Edson curses to himself as another arrow goes wide of its mark. He needed to get this last guard down so he could help his friends. What was he going to do though, besides probally get in their way. That put a smile on his face.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+12=17 ; d8+16=18 ;
Monday April 1st, 2013 10:19:54 PM
Brom moves to F30 and attacks Grul. His longspear comes to bear as vein bulge and muscles ripple.

Attack (+2 Rage, -2 PA, +2 Surprise Accuracy, +10 weapon): AC17, damage 18

Rage: 1

Harvest Moon (AC21/Touch20/FF17; CMD 23; HP26/34) - Al 
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 12:35:29 AM

OoC: did Harvest Moon's AoO crit against the charging Half Orc? Remember, she's wielding a Reach weapon. And I've been providing an AoO roll each round in case you need it.

AoO if you need: Hit AC22 (Threat AC15), Damage 3hp - If Crit 12hp

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet  d20+8=22 ; 2d8+6=14 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 8:23:07 AM
Barratore ignores the strike to his leg and refocuses his efforts on his opponent. A battle of inches , he mentally reminds himself. Barratore swipes down and across his body hard, sweeping left to right as he turns his shoulders and pulls his right foot back slimming his own presented target

(Fighting defensively flanking Hit AC 22 Dmg 14)

Barratore AC 22 this round

Harvest Moon (AC21/Touch20/FF17; CMD 23; HP26/34) - Al  d20+4=17 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+2=11 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=6 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 9:27:45 AM

She will hold them here. She must hold them here. Harvest Moon growls low and in her throat. Her teeth are bared as her eyes shift from one opponent to the other. Swift and sudden, she lashes out, kicking high with one foot to the face of the wounded half-orc. In that flash of movement, she wills her hands and feet to become hard as wood. Using the lift and the circular momentum from the rise and fall of her kick, Harvest Moon turns her body in a tiny leap. And when the foot lands, finding firm ground once again, Harvest Moon drives the other foot straight out into the knee of the Half-orc.

The cost of this is in the polearm. To even her balance the blade must necessarily fall back. She had planned to strike at the stunned pirate as he reached down to pick up his weapon. However, there is much doubt now as to whether she will be able to bring the blade about in time for an accurate strike.

"You will burn no more ships," growls Harvest Moon to the pirates before her. "You will be brought to law."

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Flurry of Blows (Use one round of Wooden Fist) / No move

Hit Half Orc AC17, AC22; Damage (respectively) 2hp, 6hp

AoO if you need: Hit AC11

Position: C16

Active Effects: Shield of Faith Ends Round 10, Entangle Ends Round 9 (Reflex DC15)

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, sShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 3/3

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 12:20:01 PM
Hert sees that the half-orc no longer poses any threat and moves to assist Harvest Moon.

OOC: I'm assuming Grul dies after taking 32 points of damage. Hert moves to C18(double move)

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 28/37 George  3d4+3=14 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 5:43:27 PM
Gerox seeing Harvest Moon pressed by 3 opponents will move to B20 and launch a magic missile spell at the H3 doing 14 points of damage to the human.

"Here comes the calvary Harvest!"

3/7 first level spells
2/3 second level spells

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21  d20+11=17 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=5 ;
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 8:52:01 PM
Having helped clear Barratore's flank .... Peza smiles widely as Brom joins the big minotaur in skewering the grey orc ..... she switches targets .... taking aim at her friends Harvests attackers ... one seems to be wobbling ... most likely from the little waifs powerful punches ...

Her crossbow raised to her shoulder ... she lines the human pirate up in her sights ... allowing for the wobble she snaps off her shot ...

wobbling pirate shot d20+11=17 damage d8+3=9 vital strike damage d8+3=5 total damage = 14

Her bolt trails the gnomes fiery missile in protecting Harvest

-- DM Zach 
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 9:44:46 PM
The group kills all but two of the Pirates. Seeing their comrades shredded an knowing they are next, both pirates drop weapon and flee. It is very possible to kill both in a matter of seconds... but to do so you would have to shoot, or slash, them in the back.

No need to roll to hit or damage if you wish to kill them, just RP how you go about doing it.

Everyone Receives 2,000XP for the Storming the Supply Depot.

OOC: Al, I added in your damage from last round (the OOC) and this round and that killed the Half-Orc. Thanks for keeping me honest.

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Grul - Dead
HO - Dead
HM1 - Severely wounded
HM2 - Dead
HM3 - Wounded
HM4 - Dead
HM5 - Dead
Dwarf - Dead

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 28/37 George 
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 11:30:38 PM
Gerox sees the pirates running and believes they deserve death, doesn't wish to waste a spell on them if they had more battles to come.

"KIll them! We can't let them bring word of us being here to the Pirate King. We need the element of surpise if we are going to fight that group!"

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 11:37:38 PM
Edson draws a bead on the fleeing pirates and puts arrows into their backs. A part of his soul winces when he releases the bow strings but two thins outway it. One, he doesn't want them to relay a message to the pirate captain, and two if those two men were to hurt anyone in the future that would be blood on his hands. They had to die, simple as that.

Harvest Moon (AC21/Touch20/FF17; CMD 23; HP26/34) - Al 
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 12:37:07 AM

Here is the chance. Harvest Moon leaps after the pirate as he turns to flee. The polearm sweeps at his feet to trip him to the ground. Pouncing upon the fallen man, she strikes down upon him, not to kill, but only to drive him to unconsciousness.

Only a few hours remain between now and the arrival of the ship of the Pirate King. But that may be enough time to draw from this man some information about the ship. How many men crew this ship? Will the Pale Man be aboard as well? Who is this Pale Man? And why is he called such?

There are many questions, and these questions could save lives.

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Hit HM3 with Nonlethal damage.

Active Effects: Shield of Faith Ends Round 10, Entangle Ends Round 9 (Reflex DC15)

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, sShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 3/3

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet  d20+3=21 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 3:50:13 PM
Barratore does not strike as the pirate drops his weapon and flees. Barratore wipes his blade clean on the half orc at his feet and stoops to retrieve his bow. He turns to move to the one still in the tower (think is still one up there). "Come down". He sheathes his blade

If the guy is not there.... Barratore stows his bow and moves into the building, blade still on hand sweeping the room for threats and things of interest.
Perception 21

-- DM Zach 
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 5:26:57 PM
Edson drops one of the pirates as he flees, his life ended before his body hit the ground.

Before he can raise a bead at the second one, Harvest quickly trips him before cracking him a solid lick on the head, knocking him unconscious.

The island is silent for a few seconds before birds resume singing and cawing.

The sole surviving pirate is unconscious on the ground at Harvests feet.

Harvest Moon (AC21/Touch20/FF17; CMD 23; HP26/34) - Al  d6=1 ; d20=7 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 6:00:39 PM

It is a grim business to be the teeth and claws that enforce the rule of law. But she has seen the result of lawlessness and disorder. In such states, happiness belongs only to the strong.

"I have captured one," Harvest Moon announces to all. "This one is only lacking consciousness. I think that we must, through pressure or persuasion, gain knowledge from this one about the Pirate King and his ship. We should, at least, know how many men are aboard. I, too, am concerned about the Pale Man and would know more about him."

"I will deliver a blessing to whoever might try this. Perhaps if we all gather 'round, we can aid in this thing."

"I will wake him when you are ready." Harvest Moon casts the blessing of Guidance, but feels less confident about persuading the pirate. Driving off foes or fleeing from them has always been the way of her life. Convincing them of her cause - this is a new thing.

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OoC: Will cast Guidance (Add +1) on anyone willing to try a Diplomacy or Intimidate check on the Pirate.

After that, I recommend we all attempt an Aid Another. We might get high enough to get some information out of this one.

Burn a Channel Energy to Wake the Pirate and heal anyone else around.

Channel Energy Heal 1hp
Raw Charisma check 7 (Fail) for aid with either Diplomacy or Intimidate.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, sShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 3/3

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 7:02:40 PM
The battle is over before Hert even realizes it. And he failed to deliver a single blow to the enemies. Wordlessly he watches the two escapees being struck down by Edson and Harvest Moon.

He sheathes his sword and attends to the fallen in his usual manner. First he checks for any survivors. To those he gives a simple first aid - enough for them to stay alive for the next couple of hours. Next, he attends the dead, praying for them to have a safe journey to the Underworld.

"Has anyone checked the building yet?" Hert queries, "We might find some information on Pirate King."

OOC: Could you all please update your HP so that I can administer proper amounts of healing?

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 9:22:18 PM
As the defence of the fort collapse's ... Peza runs forward [x4] from her shooting position way out in the jungle .... making a bee line for Harvest ....

" Tie him up Harvest ... give him no chance to escape"

Afterwards Peza starts to explore the fort .... waiting of course for support amongst her friends

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+8=10 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 10:05:44 PM
Brom leaves the business of interrogating to the others. He'll go investigating.

"I'm checkin' out the buildin'. Anyone wanna come with?"

Perception DC10

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 28/37 George 
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 11:34:10 PM
Gerox steps forward saying, "Let me talk to the prisoner. I have been trained in both the method of being nice and also the method of not being nice." ( occ Diplomacy and Intimidate checks both +8. Gotta love the charisma bonus!)

We have a pirate ship heading our way. We need to figure out a way to level the playing field if we are going to stay here. Look for supplies that might help set a trap or slow down the ship. Nets, oil, chains. If we are thinking of fighting, I would guess we are going to be outnumbered. We can't organize the next fight like the last one. That could of been a disaster. We got lucky."

Gerox turns his attentions back to the captive. "Harvest, will you search him and make sure that he doesn't have any weapons on him. Tie him to this tree. I am going to start building some props."

Gerox will start building a fire. Once it is going, he will collect a dagger from one of the fallen and put the knife into the flames so it starts heating up. Once the props are ready and the prisoner is secure, he will ask someone with healing to revive him.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+8=19 ;
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 11:53:02 PM
" I'll tag along Brom." Edson says, " I don't want to be hear when our friend gets done with him" he adds loud enough for the captive to hear.

Perception 19

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Thursday April 4th, 2013 8:42:08 AM

OoC: Just to move things along here ...

Harsh measures, to be sure. Harvest Moon observes Gerox Shale as he prepares to put the pirate to question. There is something in the gnome that brings doubt as to whether he will truly put fire and steel to this man. But, one never really knows with certainty about such things.

With small grunts and growls, Harvest Moon drags the pirate to the indicated tree where she draws a coil of fine silk rope from her magic bag. (Has it been only a year? Four seasons past she could not have dreamed of owning a fine silk rope, let alone a bag of such powerful magic.) To the tree she binds the pirate, securing him at both ankles and wrists in such a position that he hugs the bole of the tree.

Harvest Moon then calls two blessings. One is of Guidance for Gerox Shale. The other is a blessing of healing. The healing, however, falters. Harvest Moon sighs. Perhaps she will need help from Hert of Gargul.

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OoC to Hert: Harvest's HP is correct and accounts for her meager 1hp channel as well.

Channel Energy Heal 1hp
Cast Guidance: +1 to Gerox.
Raw Charisma check 7 (Fail) for aid with either Diplomacy or Intimidate.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Thursday April 4th, 2013 7:25:52 PM
Barratore is moving through the building as the others enter. Assuming he has not spied any potential threats, he hails his commrades and tells them of what he has found thus far
Perception 21 from last post when Barratore entered

Commotion outside and of course Harvest's announcement confirms that one of the pirates has been taken. He is confident that the cleric will let know true harm befall the helpless man. Yes the man would swing, but they were not executioners. He would swing in Rum not here.

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21  d20+8=20 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2013 8:40:40 PM
Seeing Harvest tying up the pirate ... she has things well in hand ..... Peza moves in Barratore's footsteps .... her weapon loaded .... she takes in the forts infrastructure .... [d20+8=20 perception check]

"We'll need to hide the bodies ... or i'm sure the pirate king and his palefaced friend will know something amiss ... i wonder what the normal practice is to greet the incoming ship is ?"



Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+8=10 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2013 10:13:57 PM
Brom continues to search for anything of interest in the resupply depot, badly.

Perception DC10

-- DM Zach  d20+11=30 ; d20+13=23 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2013 11:04:42 PM
The Pirate is searched and tied to the tree. A healing burst flows of him as well as the Rummers. His head rocks back and forth. After a few seconds he comes too. His eyes immediately focus on the flames and blades. His eyes get bigger and his heart beast faster, but he says nothing.

His eyes dart to Edson but for a second when he mentions not wanting to be here for what happens.

Meanwhile, Brom enters the supply depot. Inside he sees a few chairs, and a long hallway, with several doors on each side. They all appear locked and are quite heavy, being metal doors in stone walls.

Barratore has still found no threats.

OOC: Add a +2 Competence and a +2 Aid another bonus for the first intimidate check made against the pirate. Also, Harvest give me an escape artist check to tie the ropes or anything you feel might be the equivalent.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George  d20+10=16 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+2=6 ;
Thursday April 4th, 2013 11:43:38 PM
Gerox smiles evilly as he sees the pirate come back from La la land. He squats by the fire and adjusts the knife, pulling it out and examining the glowing blade. He frowns and puts the blade back into the coals for further heating. He starts talking but doesn't appear to direct his conversation towards anyone in particular. "Personally I don't understand why people fear fire. Fire is our friend" He pauses for a second and continues, "Well at least it is my friend." He places his hand into the fire's flames for a few seconds trusting his damage reduction from fire. "The flames speak to me. The speak truth to me. They don't seem to ever lie but burn away those lies with their cleansing heat."

He turns his attention to the pirate and says, "Ah I see your awake. That is good as we have much to discuss and maybe a short time to do it. You have come to a crossroads in your life. You have hard choices ahead of you and very little time to consider those choices. You are the only survivor of the pirate band we found here. We have killed all the others here. None have escaped. Our charter is to kill this "Pirate King". We have kept you alive for this one purpose. You will tell us of his ship, his crew, his allies and his plans. You will tell us of his weaknesses and things we can exploit against him.

If you choose to help us, you choose life. We will bring you back to Rum and speak well for you. We will push that you are banished and put on a ship heading back to civilization. You will have your life. Now if you choose to withhold information or lie to us, we will know. Our cleric will know if you are lying. His God grants him that power. Then I will introduce you to my friend."

Gerox turns away and shoots a beam of fire into the bonfire he built causing it explode in flames (Hit ac 22 for 6 points of damage) "My friend can also find the truth. He methods are painful and you might not like the experience but I am sure he would. He is always looking for food to grow."

He walks back over to the fire and plucks the glowing knife from it and saunters back. "So what is your decision? Do you wish to talk to us or do you want to meet my friend? Decide quickly! I have other things to do." He starts walking back towards the tied pirate the glowing point of the knife lined up with the pirate's eye.

Intimidation check 18 forgot to add the other +2

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+14=19 ; d20+10=26
Friday April 5th, 2013 9:25:49 AM

It is interesting how the study of the body for the purposes of grappling and tripping down a foe also informs the binding of a body to hold it immobile or otherwise restrain it. Harvest Moon stands guard nearby lest the pirate attempt to slip his bonds and attack Gerox Shale. This remembers her to the knots taught to the League Adventures by the halfling Navigator Artus Morindim, knots that they used to lash themselves to the SeaSprite lest they be washed away in the storm.

The sounds and voices of the other League Adventures drift to the tree from the building of the pirates. Harvest Moon's mind drifts to the thought of what they might find within. A captain's log, including of the ships that the pirates have attacked thus far? An accounting of their loot documented with dates? Perhaps the loot itself, including personal items that might be identified as having come from persons perished in the attack of these pirates.

It would be interesting to read through these things. And they would be useful in bringing the Pirate King to justice.

The motion of Hert of Gargul, his hand touching the Eye remembers Harvest Moon of her duty here and now. Silently, from her place, she scrutinizes the pirate, observing his face and his body, searching for the telltales signs of prevarication.

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Perception 19 (to guard the pirate)
Sense Motive 26 (Hunch see if the pirate might be trying to lie his way out of this.)

OoC: Under the Escape Artist skill it lists the DC for getting out of Bindings or Ropes. It's the Binder's CMB+20 and it takes 1 minute. Harvest's CMB is +6. The pirate needs to hit an Escape Artist DC of 26 to work loose.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+8=16 ; d20+12=26 ;
Friday April 5th, 2013 12:38:44 PM
Edson walks up to the first door and checks the lock. He feels under it, and scans it for any traps. (Perc. 16). Satisfied that he didn't find any, he goes about opening the lock. (Dis. Device 26)

OOC: No keys found on any of the men?

OOC#2: I leveled up, do I have to wait between adventures to get new skill points etc. or can it be done now. Also I never picked an ability point at 4th, can I take that now.

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff)  d20=11 ;
Friday April 5th, 2013 3:44:45 PM
Hert stands near the prisoner Gerox while the interrogation proceeds. He keeps a cold, neutral face and doesn't get involved in the conversation. Only when the gnome mentions about his lie-detecting skills, he grins and touches his holy symbol, which flashes, seemingly confirming this statement.

OOC: Hert aids Gerox on his Intimidate (DC10). That's another +2 for Gerox which adds up to the total of 20.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Friday April 5th, 2013 6:53:44 PM
Barratore surveys the room, the rogue is moving to work on the locks and so with the area secure, Barratore heads back outside and to the dock. The fighter moves among the crates to see if he can determine their contents. He will try and open several. Hearing the call to hide the bodies, Barratore moves to start hauling the dead pirates into the jungle. "As he sails up the river and there aren't guards about, he is going to suspect a trap or ambush"

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21  d20+8=13 ;
Friday April 5th, 2013 7:04:44 PM
Grinning at Gerox's tactics ,,,, she only hopes he doesn't follow through and its all just a big bluff ...

Peza does a perimeter check of the fort .... " lets take a look at the docks ... come on Barratore " she encourages

perception check d20+8=13



-- DM Zach 
Saturday April 6th, 2013 3:28:52 PM
OOC: I didn't see where anyone stated they searched the bodies (at least I didn't see anyone roll a perception check to do so.

If you have leveled up, go ahead and take care of it now if you wish. Just send me the link to your updated CS and detail what you changed.

Gerox's theatrics seem to have intimidated the subject quite well. "Ok, ok, I'll tell you what I know! Just keep that damned blade away from me!"

Harvest focuses intently on what the pirate says. He seems to be telling the truth, though you are certain he would be running for the jungle if he weren't tied up.

Edson doesn't find any traps, but he also can't get the door to budge on the first door. Going to all of the doors, only one of them unlocks. The one door that is unlocked seems to belong to Grul. On his desk is logbook. It is of nice quality, leather bound, and painstakingly stitched. It is neither moldy or mildewed, or even damaged for that matter, as one would expect from a book in the jungle. There is also a chest that is unlocked. Inside it contains 3 silver longswords and 3 silver battleaxes.

The pirate glances at Hert momentarily but is obviously more worried about the hot knife.

Barratore notices all of the crates have different company names, destinations, and such stamped on them. Most of them have a destination of Rum listed. These seem to be supplies that were destined for Rum but never arrived. Barratore begins to start hauling the bodies to the jungle but decides it might be a good idea to search them first.

Peza keeps her eyes peeled on the docks but aside form what Barratore has already found, she sees nothing.


Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George  d20=18 ;
Saturday April 6th, 2013 9:21:42 PM
Gerox stops and says, "That was very wise of you. I have to admit that I do like to hear the pop of an eyeball when the heated knife touches it. Nothing quite like that sound. Let me just put this back in the fire in case we need it if you decide to be less wise and do something like lie to us."

Gerox will carefully place the knife back into the fire.

(ooc To save time, I am going to ask a bunch of questions. I would assume the conversation would actually be more question answer or conversational but hard to do in this format in a timely manner)

"Let's see, where to start? Why don't you describe the Pirate King to us? What does he look like? What is his real name? Is he a fighter? Or is he a spell caster? He was described to us as a "cow man" Is he a minotaur? Another was described as the "pale man". What is the pale man? Some sort of undead maybe?

Tell me about his crew? Are they human? How many are there? What are their typical tactics? What kind of weapons are on the ship? Catapults or other bigger weapons?

Tell me about what you store here? Any treasure hidden around? If we find some, we might even share some with you so you don't head back penniless. Is this the Pirate King's main base or does he have others?

Gerox will be watching his reactions closely (sense motive 18).

Does anyone else have any questions?

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+8=28 ;
Sunday April 7th, 2013 1:27:54 PM
Brom checks the nearest door, locked. He decides to head back outside and search for a key on one of the bodies. He starts his search on the apparent "leaders" of the group.

Perception DC28

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Sunday April 7th, 2013 9:25:51 PM
Not spotting anything by the docks .... Peza watches as barratore drags the bodies into the jungle .. an idea springs to mind

"What if we prop a couple of them up in the towers ... make it look like they are on duty ... ??"

"Ask him about any passwords they use for when the pirate king returns " respons Peza to Gerox



Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Monday April 8th, 2013 8:20:52 AM
Barratore strips each pirate of their gear and clothing and makes a pile of each. Gerox and the others are far better at the questions then he is. "Someone should go up in the towers see what they can see"

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+2=11 ; d20+10=15 ;
Monday April 8th, 2013 9:19:51 AM

The eyebrows of Harvest Moon rise at Peza's question. A password. Of course. Her friend is very clever indeed. A smile touches the lips of Harvest Moon before her mind returns to the task at hand. There are many questions. It would be very interesting to know the history of this Pirate King. How does one such as this come to be a pirate? How is it that the Pirate King came to know the Pale Man? There are many stories here.

But these are not questions for this time.

"I have a question, Gerox Shale," interjects Harvest Moon. "Why is it that you burn the boats?" she asks, addressing the pirate directly. "In my reading of pirates I learned that the more kindly pirates are ... more successful. Ships that such kindly pirates pursue will surrender more easily and give over their goods when they know that they will live afterwards and then sail to their homes. A pirate who is known for killing all and then burning good ships, I think, would expect a very fierce fight and many wounded."

"So too, there is ransom of both the ship and crew that this Pirate King does not take. It seems to me that there are more reasons than gold for which the Pirate King sails the seas. What are these reasons? And ... " Harvest Moon cocks her head to one side, and looks up into the face of the pirate, scrutinizing him with a hard look as the question comes to her. " ... And, why would you follow such a person as this?"

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Knowledge History 11 (Untrained. And basically just a Role playing roll.)
Sense Motive 15

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3


Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Monday April 8th, 2013 5:25:58 PM
Hert watches Barratore stripping pirates of their clothes disapprovingly, but decides not to confront him. Instead, he focuses on the pirate's responses. He adds several questions himself:

"This isn't the only base of yours, am I right? Where are all other pirates? How many pirates do you have on the team?"

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21  d20+8=26 ;
Monday April 8th, 2013 8:38:38 PM
Taking Barratore's advice the raven haired girl climbs up into one of the guard towers by the docks ..
Peerng first into the jungle .... then out towards the rivers entrance .... the way the pirate kings ship would enter

perception check d20+8=26

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged); 
Monday April 8th, 2013 9:21:39 PM
Brom decides to head back outside and search for a key on one of the bodies. He starts his search on the apparent "leaders" of the group. Seeing Barratore rifling through the bodies. "Hey Barratore! Ya see any keys!"

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Monday April 8th, 2013 11:01:10 PM
Edison scans the book for any info that might help. Just a quick scan, looking for anything that sticks out. Once done, he places the book in his bag and moves outside.

" any luck on keys?" He asks. " I found a ledger that might benefit us."

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Monday April 8th, 2013 11:07:37 PM
Gerox gets a stern look on his face and marches back over to the pirate. "Answer the questions you pox riddled son of a dog! I don't have time for you to be stupid or stubborn. I will just put out your eyes and leave you to wander the jungle blind! This is your last chance."

-- DM Zach 
Monday April 8th, 2013 11:52:39 PM
Barratore and Brom check the bodies and finds in their possession:
+1 Greatsword
+1 Studded Leather Armor
MW Longbow x2
MW Battleaxe x2
MW Longsword x1
Various mundane armor with holes in it not worth scavenging.
1 Key in a cloth pocket on Grul (This goes to the door that is unlocked, but won't turn the other locked doors.)

Peza makes some decent suggestions.

At the questions coming from both Gerox and Harvest the pirate begins laughing, almost maniacally so. After a moment he gathers himself and in between chuckles begins answering a few questions. "Wait, you mean you really don't know? HAHA!!! And I thought you guy might have actually had a chance. Ohh!!! You have no clue. My advice. Run, before he gets here. When he arrives... you are all doomed. HAHA, Doomed! Well, seeing as I am dead either way..."

With ease, the pirate jumps up, his hands easily slipping from their bonds. (I rolled the escape artist check of 30 and his stealth roll the same post I asked for your rolls. He slipped the ropes and used stealth to keep anyone from noticing). The pirate takes off running and unless something happens, will dive into the river.



Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+8=24 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 7:39:08 AM

She had been right to remain by the side of Gerox Shale. And she had been expecting such a trick from this pirate all along.

Harvest Moon reaches out as the pirate backs from the tree. She siezes his arm and grapples with him.

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Grapple 24

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George  3d4+3=13 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 8:02:09 AM
Gerox curses as the pirate jumps up. If he gets away from Harvest, he will magic missile him before he makes it to the water.

Readied magic missile 13 points of damage.

As some point after the skirmish, he will say to Harvest, "Let me show you some knots I learned during my sailing days when we get a spare moment.

(ooc just curious, did my intimidate check not work?)

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff)  d20+5=25 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 11:58:16 AM
Hert doesn't react quickly enough to prevent the pirate from freeing from his bonds, but immediately chases him. He tries to grab the pirate by his clothes and, after slowing him down, to put him in a choke hold.

OOC: Grapple check 25 - Nat20.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+8=18 ; d8=6 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 2:14:37 PM
Edson just shakes his head in disbelief, for an adventuring band they were so lucky. They seemed to
Plod through these events so care free that nothing stuck to them. The prisoner escaped his bonds without one person seeing, but luckily didn't kill anyone in the process. He drops
The bag off his shoulder and takes aim with his bow. If Harvest and Hert miss and if the magic missile doesn't stop him then Edson lets go. (Hit Ac 18, 6 dmg)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 2:26:17 PM
Barratore shuffles through what he has pulled off and upon locating the key, he throws it to Brom. "Just the one." Once that is done, Barratore grabs a pirate with each hand and heads towards the deeper jungle to dump the bodies. Hearing some commotion he pauses to look back. Things were well under control and so he continues with his task of disposing of the bodies.

He calls out to Peza on his way back for a second load, "Anything?"

"Oh, and Brom, that Grul character seems to have had a nice blade in your style."

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 8:36:18 PM
"Strange that only one key is found .... all those rooms and only one key .... it was Grul that had a key ... maybe those roms are for the leaders in the pirate crew ... officers ... so that could mean that the keys are aboard the pirate kings ship .... we should open those doors , and search them , gather all the infomation we can on those abord the ship ... who and what they are "

" We got to get Edson to pick those locks ... or smash the doors open "

"Of course i would think that the pirate king would have his own private quarters ... unless he lives aboard the ship"

Replying to Barratore " the pirate tried to escape ... he's a slippery one ... but Harvest is taking care of that "



-- DM Zach  d20+8=26 ; d3=1 ;
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 9:08:40 PM
Harvest is able to get a solid hold on the Pirate and he is able to do little more than land a weak punch against his aggressor.

Hert joins in and between he and Harvest, is able to get the pirate somewhat under control.

Gerox and Edson both hold, ready to kill the pirate should he break free of Harvest and Hert.

Barratore and Peza talk about what is going on with only one key and multiple rooms.

The pirate after a moment stops struggling, knowing he blew his one chance at freedom.

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OOC: Yes, your intimidate work, but just because someone is scared doesn't mean they do what you say. Perhaps there is something he is more afraid of than you, torture, or perhaps even death. Not saying this is the case, but it would explain why he did what he did.

Could also be that perhaps he figured you guys were serious but when he found out how little you knew about the pirate king, he figured he would rather take his chances with you than facing the his wrath.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 7:36:53 AM

OoC: I'm pretty sure that the Intimidate skill is less complicated that DMZach. Here's what it says about influencing attitude.

Influence Attitude

You can use Intimidate to force an opponent to act friendly toward you for 1d6 × 10 minutes with a successful check. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.

Success: If successful, the opponent will:

a. give you information you desire
b. take actions that do not endanger it
c. offer other limited assistance

After the intimidate expires, the target treats you as unfriendly and may report you to local authorities.


Now, you might add a bonus to the DC based on the factors that you described. But, I would think that as DM, you would have to decide that ahead of time to be valid. Adding a bonus after the roll strikes me as deliberately working against things. And ... the question that I would ask is purely mechanical, did Gerox's roll beat the DC?

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+14=17 ; d20+5=12 ; d6=4 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 9:02:58 AM

Harvest Moon drags the recalcitrant pirate to the tree once again. She rebinds him. This time, however, the half-elfish girl strips the armor from the human before tying his hands behind him. She secures his ankles together, and then sits her weight upon the small of his back, his face down in the dirt and grass.

"Ask your questions again, Gerox Shale," she says. But what comes after the questioning? This human has already proven to be ... difficult. It would be so very convenient to simply slay him after. But ...

"Did you speak of keys, Peza?" calls out Harvest Moon to her friend. And rooms. Peza spoke of rooms. "I think that Peza is right. Breaking the doors is something that we must do."

"Edson Kazil, may I examine the ledger, please?" It is a good sign to find such a thing. There is an excitement within Harvest Moon at the thought of looking upon it.

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Continue Grapple. Pirate is effectively Pinned. If Pirate attempts escape, hit him with non-lethal blow.

Perception 17 (Penalty to stealthy escape due to Harvest's bodily contact?)
Hit AC12, Nonlethal damage 4HP

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+5=14 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 9:36:49 AM
Brom hears Barratore. "Ooh, let me take a look at that." Brom takes Grul's sword. He pulls his and compares the quality of the two.

"Barratore, you wanna take down some doors?" Brom will head inside with whoever else is coming and deal with the doors. "Edson, I'll need your help on the locked doors."

Strength check: dc14, yuck!

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff)  d20=15 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 2:13:34 PM
Hert helps Harvest Moon to secure the pirate again. Then he attempts to reason with the prisoner:

"Listen man. Whether you like it or not, we're going to fight the Pirate King. And we won't let you go. So its either you help us to kill him and survive, or you die - either by our hand, or by his. Gerox will be sure to make it painful, and so will Pirate King, right? Just give up man, we're so much stronger than you think."

OOC: Diplomacy 15

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George  d20+10=13 ; d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 3:05:23 PM
Gerox walks over and lifts the smoking dagger from the fire ignoring the heat. He strides over to the pirate and plunges the dagger into the tree next to his head. The glowing blade is only inches away from his face and he can feel the heat of the blade.

This is your last chance. Either you tell me what I want to know right now or I use this knife to cut off your manhood. The heated blade will even seal the wounds so you won't bleed to death. You will piss from a straw for the rest of your miserable life but I will leave you alive. Now tell me what I want to know now!"

Gerox pulls the knife from the tree and starts moving it towards the pirates privates.

Rolled intimidation of 13 used hero point and rolled a 24 assuming +2 aid from Harvest.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20=20 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 3:16:37 PM

OoC: Aid Another for Gerox's Intimidate. Pass the DC10 with a 20.

-- DM Zach  d20+18=26 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 8:23:24 PM
OOC: Yes, all of that is true, and yes, Gerox Intimidate did be the DC which was 10 + HD + Wisdom Modifier. However, two things I would like to point out.

1.You mentioned that the pirate would answer questions, take actions that don't endanger him, or provide limited assistance. Answering those questions would be considered treason by the Pirate King. The Pirate King would viciously kill, or worse, anyone who gave up information about him. Therefore, the pirate feels that answering the questions will either get him killed or lead him to a fate he feels is worth than death.

2. Because of this, I feel that the Pirate King has essentially "intimidated", for lack of a better word, the pirate that works for him. A rolled intimidate from the pirate king is 26 which is higher than Gerox's roll. The only way the pirate would give you the information he knew he would be let go and had a way of getting off the island before the pirate king arrived, which he doesn't.

And a 3rd point, which is irrelevant I guess, is the fact that I feel that intimidate, diplomacy, and bluff are more or less broken. As the rules are set up, a low level halfling bard can scare the pants off of a much higher level character, say a Half-Orc Barbarian just because the bards skill is super high and the Barbarian has a low wisdom. But again, I digress.

Anyway, I'll make a compromise with you guys on this since, "Technically" you guys are right. Doesn't make sense to me, but hey, what do I know.

The prison slumps down and stops resisting and is tied up once again. "Fine, I'll tell you what you want to know. I'm obviously dead either way. I just ask that after I tell you, you kill me and make it painless. It is better than what he will do to me. The Pirate King is not this.. cowman or whatever you said. That would be the First Mate, Kress. He's a minotaur if you haven't figured that one out. The Pale One is an apt name for the Pirate King himself. Let's just say, he ain't exactly natural. They are coming in, sometime tonight of course, it could be early tomorrow. There ain't no signal or nothing either, he ain't afraid of anything. Your best bet is to leave... now before he gets here. If you won't listen and leave now, then please kill me. Either take me with you or kill me... that is all I ask."

Brom nearly breaks his shoulder trying to smash open one of the doors.

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21  d20+8=27 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 8:42:58 PM
Up in a guard tower by the docks ...Peza studies the river entrance to the dock ... trying to gauge what the pirate ships course and tactic would be [perception check d20+8=27!!] ... studying lighting conditions if the ship comes at sundown or later ..." if its darker or at least dusk we might be able to disguise ourselves a little as the guards "

After a little time she climbs down ... and heads to the fort ... a big grin on her face at Gerox's tactics " little guy plays his part well "

" we need to get those doors open ... if you two guys with the big muscles team up and break the doors open we can hopefully find some good intel on the pirate king and his officers"

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+12=31 ;
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 10:09:48 PM
Edson nods to Brom. Before following him back intl the building, he pulls the ledger out of the bag and hands it to Harvest.
Once back inside, Edson goes back to work on the doors trying every trick he knows. ( 31 open locks)

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+6=22 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2013 9:17:00 AM

"Thank you, Edson Kazil." Harvest Moon receives the book. "I must study this," she says, rising from the back of the prone pirate. "We will protect you," she promises the marauder. "Or, if we are so pressed that we know we cannot ... " The look upon the face of the small half-elfish girl speaks to the grim nature of the vow she will speak. " ... if we cannot, then I promise you a death as swift and painless as is within my power."

"But now, you must tell me more. I must know more of this Pale Man who is the Pirate King. What is his name? Describe to me his appearance. Is he beautiful to look upon? Tell me of his strength and the nature of his prowess. The temperature of his skin. Any small thing that you can remember may be of use. If we know more of him, we may win. And if we win, you may not only live, but you may prosper."

Harvest Moon calls upon a small blessing of Guidance, and then settles nearby to listen.

After hearing the accounts of the pirate, and rendering her thoughts on what the Pirate King might be, Harvest Moon settles nearby and begins reading the ledger given to her by Edson Kazil, the ledger found, or so she's been told, found within the room of the Half-Orc named Grul.

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Cast Guidance for Knowledge Check

Knowledge Religion 23 (To Identify the type of the Pale Man if Undead. Roll is 23 w/Guidance.)

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Thursday April 11th, 2013 9:47:04 PM
Gerox snarls at the pirate, "I also want to know about the ship and the crew. Give me numbers and capabilities of the crew."

Gerox double checks the knots to make sure he is still securly secured.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged);  d20+8=20 ;
Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:17:34 PM
Brom stays with Edson. "Those're some useful skill ya got there." He says rubbing his sore shoulder. "Specially when doors are stubborn." He checks each room Edson successfully opens looking for anything good.

Perception DC20

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:39:44 PM
" My father taught me well" the elf says " had to put food on the table somehow."

-- DM Zach 
Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:44:15 PM
Peza is able to tell that the way the current in the river flows, as well as by how deep the river appears to be, that most likely the ship will pull in and anchor near the center of the river, then use rowboats to bring in any type of cargo.

Edson begins working with the locks and seems to be doing a great job, but he can not get past the mechanism. He can tell that the locks are certainly of Superior quality. The door is extremely solid, and not likely to be able to be opened easily as it is metal. The walls are stone. This is a very well built depot. Almost like a prison, or stronghold. Whoever built it certainly did not want anyone getting in or out. Without a key, it is highly unlikely that entry will be made.

"He doesn't use a moniker or name aside from the Pirate King... though I have heard rumor that his true name is Nathaniel Morelock. He is of slightly more than average height, muscular build. Dark Brown hair, and yes... he has pale skin. He is unnaturally strong, and I guess he is considered handsome. There should be 10 people on the ship, unless something went wrong on their last outing. And Kress, I'd stay away... he is a brute. Now, please, kill me. If I am not dead when he gets here... he will.... just kill me... please."

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Friday April 12th, 2013 5:40:57 AM
Edson frowns at the lock. " This is beyond me, I mean i am throwing my best techniques at it and its a no
Go." ... " we def. need the key to get in these rooms. " the elf backs away from the door, putting his locklpicks away as he does.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Friday April 12th, 2013 7:45:12 AM

OoC: Any results on Harvest's Knowledge check?

DM Zach: sorry. Missed that. Yes. He is a Vampire in your honest opinion. Look up the vampire template on the prd or srd if you like. The ledger also contain meticulous notes about various ships that were hit and what there cargo was.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Friday April 12th, 2013 10:42:54 AM

A vampire ... It is little wonder that the pirate wishes death. Far preferable to the everlasting undeath in thrall to this Pirate King Nathaniel Morelock.

These thoughts Harvest Moon thinks as she pages through the ledger. If this book was found within the room of the Half-Orc Grul, then it is likely that Half-Orc Grul was the warehousing master of this place, charged with books and inventory for Pirate King Nathaniel Morelock. Though, the condition of the book speaks to it not having been her for long. Perhaps the book did not belong to Grul, but was only temporarily in his care.

Harvest Moon sighs and closes the book. Delay will not make the task less unpalatable. "Very well," she says, standing above the prone pirate. "You will have your wish. Do you have any last words that you wish us to speak to a loved one?" she asks before kneeling with one knee upon the back of the human. "Do not move," warns Harvest Moon. Then she delivers a blow to the back of the man's head that sends him back into an unconsciousness within which there will be neither fear nor pain. "I promised a quick death," says Harvest Moon to Barratore Steelwind. "But I do not think that I have the strength to strike him dead with a single blow. It is my responsibility. But, I would ask you to do this in my stead."

"The Pirate King is a Vampire," announces Harvest Moon after the last wishes of the pirate are executed. She explains what this means in as far as their upcoming battle might mean. "Daylight. Running water. Silver combined with magic. All of these will harm the Vampire."

She casts her eyes out toward the river. Running water to be sure. But with the vampire's power to become a bat or a wisp of gas, would they be able to hold it under the waters? Harvest Moon shakes her head in answer to her own question.

"I think that we must keep the ship here until daylight. We must prevent the boat from leaving, else it will simply leave and then return again at night when the Vampire Pirate King Nathaniel Morelock can walk about. In this way, we might separate the Pirate King from his crew. From there, we might fight them separately instead of facing them as one."

"Gerox Shale, do you think that you can burn the sails? Without sails, I think that the ship will not be able to leave."

"It is a shame," adds Harvest Moon with a shake of her head. "It is fortunate that we have found silver weapons. But the weapons must be combined with magic, and I have neglected to request a blessing of Magic Weapons this morning."

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Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Friday April 12th, 2013 5:52:14 PM
"A vampire?... Are you sure, Harvest Moon? If he is afraid of running water, becoming a seaman strikes me as odd... He could have moved to the continent to become a successful bandit. And the fact that he stores silver weapons in his own depot... This just doesn't feel right. There may be more to this.

We could also use Gerox's magic to burn their ship completely. Some of them will make it to the shore, but they won't have a chance to regroup and will be easy targets."

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Friday April 12th, 2013 10:26:46 PM
"I've been studying the rivers ebb and flow .... it seems to be that the ship anchors in the deeper part of the river ... and they row themselves and the cargo in with smaller boats ... that could be a good ambush tactic if we can catch them rowing in the small boats .. mass firepower on them while they are engaged in rowing "

Peza spends some time checking out the cargo already on the docks ... looking for barrels of lamp oil or other types of oil , if she finds any large stocks ... she'll formulate a plan ... " the oil can be used as channel tactics ... we can pour oil in certain places force them a certain route and cover a flank for ourselves "

"Hey Gerox can you fire magic light the oil on fire of do we need torches ?? ... could be fun to burn some stuff " grins the raven haired girl

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Saturday April 13th, 2013 7:17:58 AM
Gerox walks over to the pirate and feels his neck for a pulse. He quirks an eye at Harvest and murmurs, "softy". He stands and says, "I think you are all over estimating my fire magic's strength. There is no way it will burn down a ship or even all of it's sails. Still we might be able to make a trap. If we can find a way to spill some oil on the ship, I can set it ablaze easily enough. This is a storage depot and oil is a common thing found on ships for their lanterns and such. If we can find a cask or two and rig a way to break them on the ship, then it might be possible.

Of course we will be burning up a nice ship. Good prize money in those and this one sounds small enough for our band to run. Might give us some nice independence. Something to think about."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Saturday April 13th, 2013 8:56:01 AM
Barratore growls at Harvest, "I am a warrior of the Starlight clan and champion of Imod." Veins bulge in the Taurus neck and his knuckles whiten I clenched fists as he leans closer to Harvest, his hulking mass squaring to her smaller frame. In a deep throaty growl then, "You would do well to remember that."

With another growl, Barratore whirls from her and storms towards the building. He has no idea what he will accomplish inside, but he strides with purpose. The information about the pirate king being a vampire becoming a muddled fog in his anger at Harvest's request and the confirmation that a Minotaur was indeed part of this and the dishonor his actions were heaping upon him and his clan

Coming to a stop in front of one of the metal doors he strikes once with a great fist with a resounding Thung. He was not getting through that without a hammer or heavy mace and he was not going to risk his blade. Barratore. Stares at the door for a few moments and then returns outside.

"I have an oil that will make a weapon magical, but only enough for a single weapon." His anger seems to have abated to a degree, but clearly not all. "So what is our plan to be? They surely have a faster way to shore than rowing in a small boat if they need to."

-- DM Zach 
Sunday April 14th, 2013 10:34:23 PM
The Heroes agree with the pirates request and see his life ended in the most humane and way possible.

The group tends to agree that it is highly likely that the Pirate King is a Vampire.

Tactics are discussed but nothing is truly agreed upon. There are silver weapons, but why would they have been kept here? What are in those other rooms? Will they be able to take control of the ship? How wise is it to try and ambush a pirate at night?

These are all questions that will hopefully be answered in the coming hours.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d10=10 ; d10=9 ; d20+7=15 ;
Monday April 15th, 2013 11:05:34 AM

He is angry. She had offended him.

The eyes of Harvest Moon mirror her hurt and confusion as they follow the retreating form of Barratore Steelwind. She must think of what it was that she had done wrong. But, first, there was the task at hand. The promise. The wish of the pirate. Harvest Moon rises from the back of the unconscious human. It was her promise. It would have to be a task that she executes herself. With all of the self-doubt and hesitation that accompanies her own knowledge her limits, Harvest Moon draws the polearm from her back. The blade of the polearm would be the most appropriate instrument by which to accomplish this thing. With great care, she aligns the blade with the neck of the human pirate. Harvest Moon draws upon her concentration to make the cleanest of cuts. The blade goes up. The blade comes down. The cut is deep. It is quick - and, hopefully, without pain.

Later, Harvest Moon walks through the building, examining the rooms. She holds the book of Grul the Half-orc, comparing the entries to the room for any possible connection. She examines the stout steel of the doors and the stone of the walls. Then she exits the building and looks up to the eaves of the building.

"If we cannot enter the rooms through the doors or through the walls," asks Harvest Moon, "perhaps we can enter through the ceiling. It is uncommon, I think, for roofs and ceilings to be made of stone. We might break in through the roof."

Harvest Moon begins an abortive climb, searching for handholds and such. But the smooth vertical wall is daunting. She retrieves her rope from the dead body of the pirate. But how to secure it at the top? She recalls the grapnel of the dwarf Arno who remained in the hidden valley of the Catpeople. "Does anyone have a hook for the end of this rope?" she asks.

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Coup de Gras: AutoCrit Damage 19. Fort vs DC19 or die.
Climb 15 (not likely)

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Monday April 15th, 2013 6:11:16 PM
Hert turns away the moment Harvest Moon brings her polearm down on the pirate's neck. After the loud thunk notifies him that the execution is over, Hert drags the body away and performs the usual ceremony over it. He then joins the discussion:

"Remember, I can have people fly, and Gerox can make people invisible. We could set any kind of one-person trap on their ship. Heck, if the Pirate King is really a vampire, we could drive a wooden stick through his heart before he even realizes it!"

-- DM Zach 
Monday April 15th, 2013 9:10:37 PM
OOC: Huh, rather quite today.

Harvest finishes her grim business and Hert dutifully performs the ceremonies associated with his profession.

The rest of the group is silent, perhaps in reverence to the deceased.

Harvest attempts to scale the building, but is unsuccessful in climbing the smooth stone wall. She asks if anyone has a grappling rope and receives no response.

Hert muses about using fly and invisibility to drive a stake through the Pirate Kings heart before the battle even begins. Others wonder if it is possible to keep the battle from taking place tonight at all.

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday April 15th, 2013 9:48:56 PM
A little unhappy about the pirates demise .... Peza continues her search for oil ....hoping for a large supply .... idea's flash through her head ... maybe the fiery gnome is growing on her but the idea of using the oil as a trap stays in her head ....

With the ebb and flow knowledge of the river in her mind ... she eyes spots where she could pour some by the dock or on the dock ... even upstream so a floating wall of fire floats down the river ... causing confusion and lighting up the pirate kings crew and movements .... scouting out the dock area she looks for torch posts ... " they would be lit to help guide them in " muses the ranger .... " just toss the lit torches onto the floating oil or oil coated dock and whoosh ... up in flames "

The raven haired girl tracks down the gnome and suggests her plan of action ... fire action

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Monday April 15th, 2013 10:18:00 PM
Gerox joins Peza as she looks over the docks. I wonder if we can make some kind of trap where we swing barrels of oil or something like it into the pirate ship? We need to get into those building."

Gerox will go explore the buildings available to him looking for keys and other things that might be helpful. Lamp oil, liquor etc

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Monday April 15th, 2013 10:20:41 PM
Edison reaches into his bag and pulls out a grappling hook and some silk rope. He begins tieing the rope to the hook making sure it's tight. Once secured he yanks a little harder. He begins to swing the hook in small arcs, picking up steam and larger circles. Finally at the apex of one of the circles he lets the rope go shooting the hook to go over the lip of the roof hoping it catches on something.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+8=23 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=10 ;
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 10:12:02 AM

"Do you think that you can ... " Standing next to Edson Kazil, Harvest Moon searches for the correct word to describe the thing of which she wishes to speak. " ... that you can break the steering ... the rudder of the ship of Nathaniel Morelock the Pirate King?"

"It would be good, I think, to delay our fight with Nathaniel Morelock the Pirate King and his crew until the sun rises tomorrow morning. To do this, I think that we must prevent the ship from departing."

"Gerox Shale has power to turn you invisible. And Hert of Gargul has said that he can bless you with the power to fly. Do you think that with such powers you can prevent the ship from leaving?"

Harvest Moon eyes the rope, watching as Edson Kazil tests the fastness of the grapnel. Next would be to ascend to the roof and see if there might be an ingress there.

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Rolled some Climb checks for the rope. Climb skill says a rope with a wall to brace against is a DC5 Climb speed is 1/4, so for Harvest that's 20ft for a full round move.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 10:55:48 AM
Barratore will provide a boost to assist any who want to make it to the rooftop or a head start on the rope that Edson just put up. "I can see no way of preventing the ship from coming in until tomorrow. It will be here in a few hours, likely after the sun has set. We hide on the dock, in the trees and around the warehouse and open fire on the ship as soon as we can. If we force the ship to turn and flee for open waters then we raze this depot and return to Rum. We can then supply for a vampire hunt and give better information to the authorities." Barratore looks doubtful at Edson and Harvest, "If they are any kind of sailors, they will be able to repair a broken rudder I would think. And even if not, what would you have us do? Flee deep into the jungle to whittle away the hours in the hopes the mighty trail we blaze cannot be followed. Even if they will not attack us, the kobolds will surely inform of our whereabouts."

"Vision is a problem for us in a night battle. Setting several blazes as the fight begins would allow of a full view of the battle and enemies. We need to soak several areas in oil."

Barratore begins rounding up torches and oil from inside the building and any that might be in the crates as well as any that the PC's have to get a full count of the supply

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged); 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 2:28:20 PM
sorry, spent all day yesterday moving. I crashed after that. I'll catch up tonight.

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 3:15:16 PM
"I don't think it is as simple, Harvest" says Hert doubtfully. "I am pretty sure the Pirate King has all the resources to deal with any minor damage we may deal to his ship. And even if it does, it will do nothing to stop the pirates from landing. Our best choice seems to be to just ambush them."

-- DM Zach 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 7:40:32 PM
The group continues to debate how to attack the Vampire Pirate King.

Barratore is able to find a barrel of pitch and a few containers of oil. The containers combined probably hold 30 gallons of oil.

OOC: Guys, take the time you need to prepare things, this will be a major battle, however, make sure that whatever happens that you keep posting daily. Let me know when and how much you want to progress things.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 9:09:16 PM

OoC: Any results on climbing to the roof of the building via Edson's rope?

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 11:03:55 PM
Edson tugs on the rope to see if it set. He listens you everyone say their piece before chiming in.

" I'll do whatever is asked, if that means to turn invisible and fly to destroy the rudder then so be it. But like Barratore said, the pirates can probally fix it easily enough." He gives another tug on the rope before continuing. " We seem to be a good group, but we have one problem, we are way to indecisive. Maybe it's time we appoint someone as leader. Someone who can make the decisions instead of us just sitting here undecided. "

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:33:24 AM
ooc Can you give a listing of possible resources we have found searching the building please. Need every advantage we can muster. We have searched but really haven't gotten any descriptions.

Gerox says, "Maybe the idea of taking out the rudder only slows them down and they can repair the ship but it does stall them. We are really waiting for daylight. I doubt the kobolds are working with the vampire. I bet they fear him as much as I do!

We need to find a way to isolate the crew and pick some off. Either we make traps which will slow them down or kill them, trap the boat in the middle of the water with underwater mines to damage it and keep it from docking where we can attack with missile and fire weapons.

If we can find a way to stop the boat before it can dock with some sort of device, and soak it with oil and set it afire, that will keep the crew busy both fighting the fire and dodging our arrows. Any ideas on how to stop the boat?

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 9:03:32 AM

Harvest Moon nods, her face in wrapped in an expression of solemn thought. "Yes, you are right, Hert of Gargul." A sigh escapes her. "I think that you are right. They will easily fix the ship before sunrise. It is, perhaps, best to face directly the men of Nathaniel Morelock the Pirate King."

She lifts her eyes to the grapnel of Edson Kazil while forming a reply to his thought upon a leader for the League Adventurers. What is a leader? Is the leader a teacher? No. Sometimes a teacher is a leader. But not always. In her life in the Contested Kingdoms, leader were, more often than not, bullies. They were also, more often than not, the strongest of a band.

"You wish a leader, Edson Kazil, so that we may be decisive? You wish us to bind ourselves to the decisions of one?" Harvest Moon looks about, her eyes finding each of her fellow League Adventurers in turn. Who would see all and make good decisions? Who's actions would she best understand?

"If you wish a leader, Edson Kazil," says Harvest Moon, "I would chose Peza."

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Rolled some Climb checks for the rope. Climb skill says a rope with a wall to brace against is a DC5 Climb speed is 1/4, so for Harvest that's 20ft for a full round move.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 10:19:34 AM
Edson nods in agreement. " I thought Peza as well, or Gerox due to his intellect."

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 12:49:43 PM
Gerox head spins when he hears Edson's comment. "Really I am honored but I am not very smart. I am a handsome persuasive fellow I grant but smart? Not so much. Besides can you see Brom or Barratore taking battle orders from a 3' tall 40 pound gnome? I think not. I can't even get Barratore to carry me around!

I do agree that we need someone to make the final decisions on strategy and which way to form our tactics. We spend to much time dithering. Peza has the wisdom to hear our ideas and choose the best course of action. Let the burden of leadership fall to him."

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 12:52:31 PM
"Actually... Since vampires can fly, there is no way we can keep the vampire out of the battle, right? And, since they have boats, there's no way we can prevent them from landing. We don't have any way to even slow them down, do we? It seems that we can only hope that they split up on their own. Or... Listen, will they dock the ship? Because if they use boats, we could drop all the oil we have on one of those. It will make them jump on the water, lose their weapons and things like that."

When leadership question arises, Hert says:
"We absolutely need a leader. Someone, who will do all the strategy. I have no idea who exactly, though, so... guess I'm abstaining."

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 1:36:23 PM

Harvest Moon taps a finger on the shoulder of Gerox Shale. She bends to his ear and whispers. "'Her', Gerox Shale." Harvest Moon points a finger in the direction of her raven-haired human friend. "Peza is a girl."

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Rolled some Climb checks for the rope. Climb skill says a rope with a wall to brace against is a DC5 Climb speed is 1/4, so for Harvest that's 20ft for a full round move.

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 5:27:50 PM
While searching bthe docks Peza get some inspiration .. " we must look for a tool shed ... or tool shop ...there nshould be plenty of stuff in there we could use to break down the doors ... " Peza follows her idea searching for a tool shed/shop

When Edson broaches the idea of a group leader .. she agrees " thats a good idea but who ?"

When her name is put forth she blushes ... "me ?? there are good choices ... when this over we should take vote ... and come up with a few guide lines ..."

"If i'm chosen i would be honored and do my best "

"But now we need to come up with a plan to attack the pirate ship and king "



Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 5:30:20 PM
My computer died , posting from my sisters house ... i should be ok but might be a little spotty

Dm Zach - you have my permission to ad lib with Peza if i miss a post .... just don't kill her '-)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 5:55:02 PM
Barratore returns with the pitch and oil. "This should be enough to set alight multiple sections of the dock. We can cover sections in pitch, lighting it at our best opportunity to keep the area lit and to divide of hinder our foes." On the talk of a leader, Barratore adds nothing, that was not a concern or thought at the moment. The magic of the oil did not last overly long, so it would eed to be applied when the pirates were close. Perhaps even after he and Brom fired their initial arrow volley.

Barratore takes one of the silver battle axes. He was not good with the smaller design of the weapon, but it would perhaps be better than nothing. He hands the Oil of Magic Weapon to Hert. "Take one of the silver long swords and apply this when they are close so that you can strike the vampire."

Barratore then sets about creating a thick line to divide the dock and to coat the first sections of it where a boat would pull up to let men off. "We can light it as they disembark A few oil soaked rags can be lit and thrown. Should do the trick."

Barratore also looks about for torch brackets, where the pirates have things set to provide light and makes sure they are set so that they will be on when the ship is coming. Even if those sources are inside the building

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged); 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 7:16:43 PM
Brom goes to help Barratore. He has no interest in the conversation going on among the others. Vampire or no-vampire, Brom didn't care.

-- DM Zach 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:11:08 PM
I never saw a climb check for the grappling hook, but we will say you can get up there.

I listed the pitch and the oil, but most everything else is some kind of trade good, food, or something. Not much that can really be used against the pirate king and such aside from the oil and pitch. Also, most of those items still have markings that show who they once belonged to... using that and the logbook, the could potentially be returned to their owners.

Chris, no worries, you will be taken care of one way or another.

As Ian said via email, this is not a CR9 Vampire, it is one that was created using the +2CR Vampire template. This will be a tough fight if you choose to go heads up... but it is doable. Maybe. Or is it? HAHAHAHAHA.... MWAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!


Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 9:29:29 PM
Edson tugs on the rope one last time, and once it's secure he pulls himself up over the lip
Of the roof and checks out his new position.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 10:18:44 PM
Gerox smiles at Harvest and says, "You tall folk all look the same to me, especially in armor." We will never find a way to stop them but if we can slow them down, funnel them into kill zones and traps we can wound, weaken and pick some of them off before we get into hand to hand."

Here are some suggestions. Cut holes into the dock, disguise them and pitch some folks into the water or maybe trap them into nets? Yes they will eventaully get out but they will not be organized. Make some caltrops to slow down others and hinder their movement and then catch them in some burning oil?

Find a way to threaten their ship. Catch it on fire so some have to fight the fire while others fight us. Again it splits them up. Will we burn down the ship. I doubt it but it adds to the confusion.

Finally we need to concentrate on the minotaur and the vampire. Everyone needs to strike out at one of them first. I think the minotaur makes the most sense. If we concentrate a round of missile fire on him and take him down quickly, it will hurt their morale and make the fight easier. The vampire is going to be a bear. We have to stay away from him. If he closes, he can drain our lives away. Frankly the undead sicko scares the curl out of my hair."

Gerox paces a bit and then says, "Whatever we decide, we need to make a decision and get to work. If Peza is going to be our leader, this might be a good time to test her leadership skills. Oh one more thing, we need a lookout. I want a little bit of warning before that boat shows up!"



Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged); 
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 10:24:33 PM
Leader? "Don't care about a leader just as long as ya don't get in front of my when I charge." He say shouts back. "Oh, ya don't take it personal if I don't listen ta ya."

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 9:23:38 AM

Harvest Moon squats on the rooftop examining the material of which it is made. Can they break through from above where they could not from below?

As she ponders the question of how to enter the locked rooms of the building, Harvest Moon also considers the ideas voiced by the other League Adventurers on preparations for fighting the pirates.

"I have seen mother birds, Gerox Shale," she says, "who draw cats from their nests by pretending a lame wing. I think that we might do the same to bring the pirates to your ... kill zone."

"First, I think, we must take the boxes from the dock. They are goods and should not be burned. We can place them at the sides of the building. Maybe we can hide behind them. Or, perhaps place the boxes behind the building. Next, we will pour the pitch and oil onto the wood of the dock and await the pirates. One of us ... I think maybe Edson Kazil ... or ... maybe Peza, can wear some clothing of one of the pirates. Place some blood upon the face. Pretend a wound. Disguised in this manner, this person must draw the pirates to the dock. Stumble into the door of the building maybe, and fall to the ground. Maybe sit against the wall and clutch their wound."

"When the pirates come to the dock, Gerox Shale or I can set the oil and pitch alight. The pirates will be burned and we can set upon them. We can shoot them with arrows and meet them at the edge of the flames so that they may not easily escape."

The half-elfish girl raises her head then. Her senses are alert. Had she heard something? mwahahaha ... What was that? The sound was mirthful. And it was evil. But was it real? Harvest Moon shakes her head. Only her imagination. Perhaps.

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OoC Questions: From what material is the roof of the building made? That is to say, what are the chances of breaking into the rooms below through the roof? Is there any relation of the entries in the Ledger and the doors inside the building?

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 7:26:05 PM
Hert gratefully accepts the Oil of Magic Weapon from Barratore and goes to get a silver sword for himself. Picking one, he makes several swings with it, trying it in his hand. He attaches his usual bastard sword to the backpack, and equips the silver one instead.

"Now that is a good plan, Harvest Moon! We can't really use Peza as a bait, though, pirates don't accept women to their crew. Other than that, sounds great."

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 8:46:15 PM
Nodding at Harvest's idea ..." i think baiting the pirate king is an excellant idea .. but do you think he really cares about his own crew ?? afterall the prisoner was really really scared of the pirate king ... and felt he would be killed ... "

"We should set up a trap at the docks ... a fire trap with oil and pitch is good ... will give us a good visibilty at night ... not to mention will hopefully backlight the pirate king and his lackeys ..."

"Lets move the cargo away to save it ."

OOC: how much time to night ?? would like a little bit of a time frame ? to help us plan



Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 9:29:49 PM

Harvest Moon looks down from the rooftop, her head cocked to one side, a looks of curious confusion on her face. "Gerox Shale mistook Peza for a boy. Would not the pirates too do the same from far away?"

It is difficult. This thing of boys and girls.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 22 (24 Raged); HP: 45/54 (55/64 Raged); 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 9:32:57 PM
"All this fuss for what?" Brom says grabbing some food-stuff out of one of the boxes. "So, what's this whole plan rest on? My plan's simple, attack the pirates on the dock, keep'em there and kill as many as I can. When I've killed 'em all, take the boat. If they don't dock, jump on the boat and kill'em all there. Simple enough."

-- DM Zach 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 9:58:18 PM
Edson makes it to the roof, and finds that he can see jungle for several hundred feet. The roof is surprisingly, or not depending on your thought process, made of the same stone as the walls. It is obvious this building was not made in haste. In fact once one the roof, you say that it is actually made to walk on, and there is a locked metal trap door coming from inside one of the locked rooms. Edson notes that the locking mechanism looks almost identical to the mechanism on the downstairs door that seems to be where this door exits.

Looking out over the river the guesses that depending on the point, it is 130-180ft wide in various places.

The group speaks amongst themselves of leaders and plans and traps and such... how long will they talk before setting to action?

OOC: Not sure what is meant by "how much time tonight?". I am assuming you mean how long until nightfall. Best guess would be 4 to 6 hours until night fall. If you mean how long until the Pirate King arrives... all you know is that he is expected sometime tonight.



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 10:22:42 PM
Edson looks at the lock and doesn't even bother. " Its the same one as the others, I am not getting into it."

When the Idea of dressing as a pirate comes up, he lights up like a child on some far away lands holiday.(lol)
" I can do the pirate routine. I was with the crew on the way to rum so I have a little bit of experience in the part."

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Thursday April 18th, 2013 11:31:14 PM
Gerox says, "OK guys, I know this doesn't sound fair but I am going to leave the trap building and scheming to you guys. I am going to try and get some sleep. I think I will be much more effective with a full array of spells to use against the vampire rather than applying my weak arms to chopping trees or sawing planks.

Remember as you are building these traps, if you want me to set them off with my fire abilities, I need to be close. I have no fear of being caught in the flames if that helps as my resistance to fire should absorb most of the damage."

OOC I am traveling on Friday and won't be able to post until Monday.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al 
Friday April 19th, 2013 9:35:22 AM

The mouth of Harvest Moon tightens in a moue of disapproval. She offers a stern look to the stone and steel that bars their way. Then, with a sigh, she lets the thought go. One does not always get what one wishes. Effort does not always guarantee success. But they had to try. The sin is not in failure. The sin is in never having tried.

"I think that the key is likely in the possession of the Pirate King Nathaniel Morelock," she speculates aloud. "A vampire can easily come to this rooftop. And perhaps he uses this trapdoor as a way to come and go."

"Let us go down, Edson Kazil, and help the others in preparations for the arrival of the pirates. I think," she says as she begins down the rope, "that with a helm from one of the slain ones, and some blood and dirt upon your face, that you would not be recognizable as an elf from across the waters of the river. Once the pirates are close and upon the dock, the ruse will no longer be necessary."

As she nears the ground, Harvest Moon releases her hold upon the rope and springs outward from the wall. On her face is a great grin of delight as she falls free. At the last moment she tucks and turns in the air, hitting the ground with her feet, taking the impact in the spring of her legs, letting the momentum carry her into a roll, and then rising from the roll to a stand.

"Sleep well, Gerox Shale," she says, with only the slightest of breathiness to her voice to indicate she had just leapt down from a height over twice her own. "We will work and be ready for the pirates. If needs be, I can throw flame very far, so you needn't place yourself in the path of harm should you not wish to."

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Acrobatics to reduce fall damage Autosuccess vs DC15

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP: 42/51Character Sheet 
Friday April 19th, 2013 3:55:51 PM
Barratore grunts a basic approval at Brom, "Pretty good plan." He continues to cover the front section of the dock in pitch. Barratore adds with a low chuckle to Brom, "Perhaps they could talk them all to death?"

Upon completing the pitch project, Barratore sets several of the flasks of oil within the area of pitch. Using the shirts of the dead pirates he soaks the area a bit and jams a part of the shirt into 10 flasks and sets them about. Looking at the layout, he grunts to himself approvingly. "Should go up when the pitch is lit." he says to no one in particular.

That project complete, he starts moving crates out of the zone he intends to set on fire later.

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Friday April 19th, 2013 4:43:57 PM
Hert silently helps Barratore with setting up the trap.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23 
Friday April 19th, 2013 5:43:37 PM
Edson searches the bodies of the deceased to Find some armor that will fit him. He looks For a helmet to help obscure his face enough for the ruse to work.

-- DM Zach 
Sunday April 21st, 2013 1:55:43 PM
Edson with the help of others, prepares his pirate disguise. (Roll a disguise check.)

Gerox goes to sleep hoping to get 8 hours of rest before the Pirate King makes his presence known.

Harvest helps Edson with his disguise before beginning to work on the traps with Barratore and the others.

Barratore prepares 10 impromptu Molotov Cocktails. Hert also helps him with this and the pitch project. (Please describe the trap one more time to be certain I have it.)

With all of the preparations complete darkness begins to fall over the island.

OOC: Any last minutes things that need to be taken care of... go ahead and do, otherwise the next post will probably begin combat. Or not. You never can tell.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 23/23  d20+7=20 ; d20+13=30 ;
Sunday April 21st, 2013 9:10:53 PM
Edson dons the armor and the disguise, doing his best to play the part. He hides his weapons upon himself.

Disguise 20
Stealth 30

Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Sunday April 21st, 2013 9:52:41 PM
Liking Harvest ideas for a plan .... Peza aslo searches the dead pirates gear for a disguise ....

" maybe i should take a position in one of the towers .... good shooting spot with visibility ,,, not to mention i will be able to signal everyone "

The ranger ready's herself ... waiting

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 29/37 George 
Monday April 22nd, 2013 12:12:34 PM
Gerox sleeps like a babe but dreams that a big anvil is about to drop on his head.

Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 47/47 CMD 16(15ff) 
Monday April 22nd, 2013 3:08:19 PM
Hert spends rest of the evening in preparations and quiet prayers for success of their mission.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP27/34) - Al  d20+10=30 ; d20+14=33 ;
Monday April 22nd, 2013 4:14:34 PM

Harvest Moon pauses in her labors. Something in the gnome is so funny, sleeping as he is. It is so tempting to take the end of a charred stick and draw upon his lip a dark mustache. The thought brings a smile to the lips of Harvest Moon before she quashes it with a frown. Amusing as it might be, it is an ill way in which to treat a friend and ally. Is she bad for having such thoughts, ponders the half-elfish girl as she returns to moving the boxes of goods from the dock? Even though she did not, indeed, act upon it? That question, in and of itself, does more to further thoughts of self recrimination.

Later, as the sun hovers atop the edge of the disk of the Wold, over the evening meal, Harvest Moon informs the other League Adventurers where her position will be. "I will be a very short eighty steps down river to the south," says Harvest Moon. I will conceal myself in a place where I can see a goodly ways down the river and return quickly once I have spotted the ship of Nathaniel Morelock the Pirate King. In this way, we might have a few more moments of warning before the arrival of the vampire."

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Stealth 30
Perception 33

Day's Spells
0-Level: Guidance, Spark, Virtue
1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, uEntangle(d)

0-Level: Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
1-Level: Divine Favor, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(d)

Wooden Fist: 6/7
Stunning Fist: 2/3 (Fort DC16)
Channel Energy: 2/3

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