Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Monday May 27th, 2013 10:17:11 PM
Czech
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Monday May 27th, 2013 11:46:45 PM
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Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday May 28th, 2013 1:03:22 AM
Holiday Check
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday May 28th, 2013 3:19:35 AM
ooc-2 items to identify and the rest to hand out
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Tuesday May 28th, 2013 8:02:05 AM
Check
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Tuesday May 28th, 2013 5:25:08 PM
Meow...
Death on the Road Tuesday May 28th, 2013 8:24:52 PM
Devlin takes to the air to scout the immediate surrounding area before any of the group moves down the slope to the bodies below. The warm rising eddies of air propel Devlin upwards and hold him aloft with little effort needed on his part. From about a hundred feet up, Devlin has a good view of the trail and surrounding terrain. He can easily see the Grim Guard, the 6 dead on the trail below them and the perfect black circle. He does not see any creatures hiding in ambush or lying anywhere else. Whatever killed them is no longer about.
Oathbreaker and Bruagh keep a sharp eye out for trouble, but note nothing other than rock and scrub brush. Sam offers up a Feather Fall ring and Urval dons it for his descent. The climb down is quite easy and there are no issues by any to do so.
The group soon gathers about the 6 fallen. None are armed, though all wear scabbards and hangers for weapons. The human and one of the dwarves are not in armor of any kind, the other 4 are wearing battered and torn breastplate armor. Only 2 Heavy shields can be accounted for, both destroyed. The unarmored dwarf has no boots on and his skin is untanned from elbow to wrist to both arms. None of the men have packs, belts or cloaks. There is a great deal of dried blood on all of them, much of it theirs from horrid raking wounds. Massive bruising and crushed portions suggest bludgeoning as well. There is also a fair amount of blood that is likely not theirs. Now that you are closer, the group finds multiple torches and smaller blackened areas all over from right in front of the bodies to lines 30' long.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+13=17 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2013 1:36:54 AM
Devlin lands on the ground and reverts back to his natural shape. He stands and stretches his arms and legs a bit. Everything looks clear from the air but that sphere of darkness worries me. Could just be a mage but we have seen too many Drow to not count them out. I will start searching the area for tracks and prints try to figure out what happened here. Want to help me Oath?
Devlin begins to examine the area trying to see how the battle happened and where the attackers went.
Survival = 17
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20+8=23 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+9=10 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2013 4:30:43 AM
Dernock in turn goes down the slope and examines the bodies. Gimme a moment, I reckon I got an idea as t'who these fellas might have been.
OOC Sorry for my absence. In hospital again but feel quite a bit better.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday May 29th, 2013 10:35:03 AM
Check
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 d20+14=34 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2013 10:39:12 AM
The masked dwarf kneels down next to the bodies for a moment, glaring at the corpses before looking to Devlin. He nods, silently.joining to other dwarf in his tracking. -------------------- Survival: 34 38 if against Drow, 36 if against Duergar
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 d20+3=22 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2013 10:48:38 AM
Sam casually trots down the slope. (climb=22)
Once at the site of the bodies, he analyzes the situation. Sam relays any information he discovers to the group.
Take 10 on all rolls for a score of 20 on each
Knowledge (Arcana)- Does the burn pattern or damage resemble a certain spell? Knowledge (Dungeoneering)- Does the damage resemble an attack by a creature? Knowledge (Local)- Do the bodies resemble anyone belonging to a group in the region? Knowledge (Religion)- Are the bodies arranged as part of a ceremony?
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Wednesday May 29th, 2013 3:47:39 PM "Stay on the alert... I have a bad feeling about this..." The Warrior moves down and to the far side of the bodies... at least 30ft away. "This feels like a trap."
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Wednesday May 29th, 2013 4:34:47 PM
Urval uses his ring to descend, and just observes as he waits to see what would occur
Death on the Road Wednesday May 29th, 2013 10:52:48 PM
Devlin and Oathbreaker begin to move around trying to put together what might have happened. Dernock spends some time getting a closer look at the bodies. Could he know them? Or have heard of them? Sam investigates the scorch marks and Bruagh keeps a watchful eye for the inevitable trap Urval watches over everything
Devlin and Oathbreaker move about and can tell the group of 6 were attacked and fell back to the defensive formation where they fell. Numerous broken shafts lie about from missile fire as the group faded to here from 80' further away. The fall back was orderly from what the pair can tell and unfortunately for them, they fell back into the waiting ambush. Oathbreaker and Devlin count 10 main attackers and an ambush party of perhaps 8 more. Partial prints and marks give the dwarves the impression the attackers were giants of some kind. There is also evidence of at least 6 of the giants having been felled, but the bodies have been carried off. Not very giant like.
Sam deduces from his investigation that the circular black mark is from a fireball, the 9 other scorch lines are likely from scorching ray spells
Dernok does not recognize any of the fallen nor do they have any identifying sigils or emblems. Most likely an adventuring party
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday May 29th, 2013 11:29:46 PM "Looks like a big fireball and a bunch of scorching rays finished them off. Any idea where they headed to?"
Sam then looks to Bruagh,"Even if we know which way they are headed, what do we do next? Do we return to the festival grounds to tell of our victory or chase after this new threat? Maybe someone at the festival knows of these attackers. Maybe they were already hit by them. What about Tahni?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Wednesday May 29th, 2013 11:53:54 PM "Giants," the masked dwarf mutters, looking down the path he and his ally have tracked. Standing up straight, he looks to Devlin and nods. "I suppose the Grim Guard has a new target, aye?" The group's name still felt odd on his tongue.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+10=15 Thursday May 30th, 2013 3:11:00 AM
Devlin nods at Oath as he returns to the group. Aye, they be a threat but one I think we need ta warn the festival about. Also there are still 12 of the beasts runnin' about. I dont like our odds against that number. At least not without some preparation.
Sam I think the fireball and rays were from this lot here. Devlin says pointing to the slaughtered party.They put up a good fight but were overwhelmed.
The Druid pats Raeb as he waits for the rest of the group to discuss the plan.
Know Nature= 15 (Anything I know about giants in this area?)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday May 30th, 2013 4:00:57 AM
Ooc-I thought the party was hit by a fireball and rays. Am I confused?
DM. The spells originated from the dead group of 6
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Thursday May 30th, 2013 10:22:10 AM Bruagh Stormbringer is pained by Sam's mention of Tahni. Bruagh always tries to hide his emotions. What would they think if they knew that he thought of her every waking moment? Only when in battle can he truly get thoughts of her out of his head. Yet, he had grown accustomed to those thoughts. Yet to her someone speak of her, almost as if he had forgotten about her.... brought the pain back to bear with full force.
"We need to go back to the festival, report our success, and find what we can about these giants. I can't help but wonder if these giants have something to do with the stone giants we met when we first came in contact with Delrid? As for Tahni, she was taken by demons and a necromancer... I hope they aren't in league with giants... that could just take this from bad to worse."
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday May 30th, 2013 4:38:33 PM
Urval nods. "Indeed, and it would likely be best to warn the festival first instead of seeking the attackers out only for them to attack as we look for them"
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday May 30th, 2013 5:06:02 PM
Sam nods in agreement to heading back to the festival and joins the others.
ooc-Ignore my previous post. I thought giants were slinging fire spells! Ultra-scary stuff!
Death on the Road Thursday May 30th, 2013 10:40:11 PM
no real post tonight...sorry...on an all day sojourn flight out of KC However, lest i forget Each PC receives 1,800XP and 1 Hero Point for the Abyssal Spider
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Friday May 31st, 2013 12:26:11 AM
Check
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Friday May 31st, 2013 12:46:35 AM
OOC: By this point how much XP should we have if not given special awards? just the 1.8k?
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Friday May 31st, 2013 2:43:35 AM
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Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Friday May 31st, 2013 5:28:10 AM
Dernock just shrugs ,he's got on insight into the matter.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday May 31st, 2013 6:24:10 AM
Terser agrees that the festival needs to be warned, but if there's no leads on the necromancers, then the giants seem like a good target in the interim.
Dm DP count Friday May 31st, 2013 9:00:26 AM
I went through the archives on XP and have the following
Tuesday January 29th, 2013 2:05:43 PM. Also, 500 xp for everyone
Tuesday February 19th, 2013 8:34:44 AM. XP 2,000 each
Friday March 22nd, 2013 4:46:24 PM. That's a 600xp for each for the Stone Festival (and for not starting a war with clan Ironbane, which was mighty close...)
Tuesday April 16th, 2013 12:11:42 PM. XP is 400 each
With the 1800 the total has been 5,300 each and 1 hero point
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Friday May 31st, 2013 3:23:31 PM "We should either carry the deceased back to their families at the festival, or give them a proper burial here. Can we make litters to carry the dead?"
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Friday May 31st, 2013 9:28:26 PM
Although not a very good crafter/digger, Sam helps Bruagh care for the dead however he can.
ooc-Just noticed Tahni's song in Bruagh's profile for the first time. Awesome.
Return to the festival Saturday June 1st, 2013 7:57:17 AM
The group concludes their investigation of the area and decides that after seeing to the dead, they would return to the festival to report on the death of the creature of the mines and to warn of a fairly sizable giant party in the area. Digging is a challenge without shovels, picks or spades, and soon the group sets on creating rock cairns. The task done, the party resumes their journey to the festival grounds. The trip consumes the rest of the day and the party has to spend several hours in the dark to arrive. The sounds of the festival reach your ears long before any sights or smells. From those sounds, it seems the festival has returned to much of its former self. The steady rhythm of deep voices proclaim a song is in progress and an occasional chorus of 'huzzah!' erupts aw well.
One difference you note as you round the bend and the festival comes into view is a grip of 4 dwarves, well armed and alert, scattered among a group of boulders. One of them barks back towards the festival "They return!"
The party enters the festival proper to a swarm of dwarves, some gal flings, a few gnomes and many of the elves cheering and hoisting drinks.
Clan Lord Ironbane and a distinguished looking elf you have not met come to greet you as the chorus of cheers continues, "It is done then? Ha you dour life sapping harp player. I knew they would". He claps the elf on the back with a thunderous blow and laughs again.
The elf's face is indeed looking dour, though a cold smile does appear on his face. The look and smile are directly squarely at Ironbane. "I'm no dwarf, thus I can see such things quite plainly. ". Ironbane barks a 'Ha!' In reply, "No never mind, on that Di, you lost the wager and I expect our agreement to be held in account as it always is."
Ironbane than clearly turns to address the group, "come my freinds, heroes of the festival, come to the main square and tell us all of your triumph."
With that Ironbane leads you to the main common area, drinks are waiting, and so is what seems to be the entire festival
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Saturday June 1st, 2013 9:30:08 PM
Sam selfishly enjoys the hero's welcome, while at the same time temporarily suppressing the news of the dead found in the trail. Maybe it's due to the constant strife that the Grim Guard faces, but it seems the right thing to do for the bard. Sam grabs a mug of ale and uses his bardic charm to flirt with any beautiful, female gnome worth his attention. (22 charisma BTW.)
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Sunday June 2nd, 2013 3:30:53 AM
Terser enjoys the festivities, deciding it would be better to wait until they can talk to the clan lord in private to warn him about the giant problem.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+7=8 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2013 1:28:14 PM
Devlin relaxes with the rest of the group and takes in the sights and sounds of the festival again. He answers questions as best he can without giving away the groups information too freely. He does his best to present the information about the giant attack and let Lord Ironbane know that it should be considered a serious threat.
As the night goes on Devlin gravitates towards the edge of the celebration. Resting against Raeb the druid begins to whittle absentmindedly. The wood quickly begins to take shape in his hands but than an errant thought crosses his mind and causes a cut to go wrong ruining the carving. We almost lost another lad today. Devlin thinks with a sigh. He tosses the ruined carving into a fire and settles back into Raeb to watch the night slip by.
Craft(Woodcarving) = 8
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Sunday June 2nd, 2013 4:24:47 PM
The masked dwarf leaves the crowed as quickly as he can, making a beeline for the nearest place that serves alcohol and getting deep into the drink. He could still feel the rot deep in hit gut, a constant reminder of how he had nearly seen Gargul once more. Slamming down an an empty pitcher, the Oathbreaker starts into another one quickly.
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Sunday June 2nd, 2013 11:47:02 PM
Dernock smiles and then wanders to the food tents again...maybe he could find some donuts this time.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Monday June 3rd, 2013 1:37:15 PM
Check, I should be able to post later tonight.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Monday June 3rd, 2013 4:10:36 PM
The stoic Bruagh finds Clanlord Ironbane and tells of the dwarves who fought against the giants and what they found at the site of the battle. Perhaps he has more information or at least knows who they were. He then retires for the night not in the mood to celebrate. He tries to go to sleep as soon as possible but finds himself wishing for a drink to push the pain of Tahni from his mind.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Monday June 3rd, 2013 6:35:26 PM
Urval, not much for parties, retired to his room as well.
(OOC: I have the new character almost done, just need to finish up a couple things and get input on whether him being in the sages guild is a issue.)
Return to the festival Monday June 3rd, 2013 7:10:26 PM
It seems nearly all of the attendees of the festival gather rapidly now that the party has returned. Sam looks for a gnome that he deems worth his eye. While there is no shortage of female gnomes interested in Sam, all three of them, it would not be fair to say any of them are any more attractive than the average gnome. Terser takes up a drink and some mutton quickly moved his way and does his best to keep his mouth full so as not to startle perhaps any at the festival with the news that a dozen giants are within hours and have already killed 6 hearty adventurers by all accounts. Devlin himself relaxes, or rather tries to do so, but with a dozen fairly drunken dwarves slapping you on the shoulder and thrusting tankards of ale into your face to raise in another toast to Domi and the triumph of dwarven might over infernal creatures of the abyss, relaxing is a challenge at best. Oathbreaker looks for alcohol, and because the gathered crowd brought dozens of kegs with them to apparently toast the night away in honor of the dwarves, Clan lord Ironbane and to a lesser extent, anything they can think of. Consumption of alcohol is not a problem. Brooding quietly is. Dernock is on the look out for doughnuts, and a cherubic halfling in a bright orange tunic and grass green colored pants has precisely what the dwarf ordered. Big as your head sugar and honey glazed doughnuts. Bruagh himself also has a delema, for clan lord Ironbane is within the throng and appears to be beard high in drink and not going anywhere else anytime soon.
As a group the festival goers are beyond exhuberant in their celebration of the victory of the Grim Guard. Even the elves, whom at first seemed more than a bit put off at the general dwarven behavior at the festival, were far less guarded and haughty towards the group and the other races.
At long last, A tipsy Ironbane arranges to get the entire party escorted to his pavillion. As he flops into the throne, Ironbane loudly bellows as he ejects the others from his pavillion. Ironbane dismisses everyone present in no uncertain terms, except for 2 of his personal guard, the elf that accompanied him originally to meet the party upon their return, a gnome and halfling, both of whom the party met before and know as the designated leaders and representatives of their respective races here at the festival. As the tent front drops close, Ironbane lurches forward and hoists a tankard into the air, spilling much of its contents, "To Dwarven might and Domi" a cheer comes from outside as well as inside from those silll there. Ironbane drains the tankard and hurls it across the room.
A mighty belch escapes his lips and Ironbane stands, quite fluidly and quite steady on his feet. "Alright now, you've got more on your minds than your victory and we would all like to know what it is." states a suddenly very sober and serious Ironbane
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 12:04:31 AM
Although a professional speaker, Sam chooses to remain silent and allow a dwarf of the Grim Guard to deal with Ironbane.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 12:38:39 AM
The Oathbreaker simply stares at the ground, his mind swimming with thoughts. "Probably should have told him earlier," he mutters to the others under his breath.
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 1:28:48 AM We gone an' found the bodies o' a human an' five dwarves. They'd been fightin' giants. Dernock speaks up. They've buried them where they laid.
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 1:30:24 AM
OOC: Correction *They've been buried where they laid
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday June 4th, 2013 4:11:11 AM The lads put up a good fight, all of them. But it seemed as if they were overwhelmed. many were the fallen bodies of the giant foemen, but it seems that they were dragged away, so as to conceal they're loss, which seems a bit strange. Whatever they may have been up to, it is worth keeping the guards alert, and it seems we may have another hunt on our hands. It seems like there will never be a shortage of enemies for us to face in the defense of our homeland.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 1:43:34 PM
Urval remains silent, waiting for another member to describe it fully
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 2:57:34 PM
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Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday June 4th, 2013 3:40:09 PM We also know that there are about twelve giants left in the group. Their losses amounted ta what looks like six. Terser is right the giant folk are not know for removin' their dead from a battlefield. Seeing as ye are akin' me, it shows that they have a smart leader, well smarter for giant folk anyway. This is a threat ta be sure but its one we need ta approach with caution. If we could split the giants up and take on in smaller group that would be preferred. We need ta know more about em' before we go rushing in.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Tuesday June 4th, 2013 6:43:30 PM "It is as they say, Ironbane. Do you know who they might have been or where they were from. Do you know anything of the Giants?"
Return to the Festival Tuesday June 4th, 2013 9:25:57 PM
Ironbane and the others listen intently to any as the encounter on the road unfolds. They ask for some additional details, size of any prints found the body depressions of the suspected fallen giants and very much for all detail that can be recalled and imparted about the fallen. The elf purses his lips and casts a raising eyebrow at Ironbane in silent question. Ironbane grunts and nods and then speaks to the group about and the party.
"That be something I can't say that is not too unexpected. Foul giants have been seen upon the outskirts of the Stone Festival in the past. Likely planning to pull a raid when we all break and go our separate ways in about 2 days when the festival ends."
The gnome then speaks up, his voice and manner polished and refined with study and worldly travel, "Lord Ironbane, from the descriptions provided, I would counsel caution upon the termination of the Festival"
The halfling folds his arms across his chest, producing pipe and weed from his pockets and placing the pipe in his mouth, alights a finger and begins to smoke. He says nothing.
Ironbane speaks again, addressing Oathbreaker's question directly, "Nay, I don't know who those poor men might have been merely by your description. I and and I know their clansman where ever they may be thank you for doing what you could to do right by them. As to the giants, the Scab is flowing with them as you know." he appears ready to continue when the elf speaks up,
"You believe fire was used against them. If you are correct then we at least can rule out the Taiga and Fire giants so at least there is that."
Ironbane nods in agreement, "When the festival is officially ended, I am asking you to stay on for a week more. The Gnomes and halflings and most of the elves will be departing, but I as clan lord of the Festival have a few ends to take care of before departing this sacred area. I would ask that you stay. To perhaps look into this giant matter. I can provide shelter and food as well as access to our forges."
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday June 5th, 2013 4:01:21 AM
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Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48 --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Wednesday June 5th, 2013 7:17:30 AM
Ooc: Starting my travels back home I will be unable to post for a few days. Dave our zach can you take over for devlin.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Wednesday June 5th, 2013 11:16:45 AM
The Oathbreaker nods as they receive their next mission, remaining silent.
ooc :: I think you meant that Ironbane answered Braugh's question, because the Oathbreaker didn't ask one.
CDM Jerry Wednesday June 5th, 2013 12:43:51 PM
Sorry got the wrong brother. Marty, you have emails waiting on you. Please read and reply to me please.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Wednesday June 5th, 2013 3:49:31 PM "We will talk it over first, but I doubt we will have any issues staying on as security for a few more days. I have to ask, did you find anything about those who stole my companion Tahni, or your daughter?"
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday June 5th, 2013 3:53:15 PM
Sam breathes a sigh of relief.
"A chance to rest."
Devlin also looks relieved. Both adventurers feared the loss of Oathbreaker. Now these two Grim Guard members can relax.
Ooc to DM-Do we now have crafting time? If so, how many total days/hours? Also, I'm contemplating selling Sam's belt components. Do we have Catacomb access?
Closing Ceremonies Wednesday June 5th, 2013 10:14:56 PM
Ironbane smiles and nods as the group agrees to stay on for a few extra days. Bruagh's question brings a somber mood to the clan lord., "No, no word or such yet. But I still hold hope. My heart says there is hope and I shall cling to that with all my might."
The group disperses and is able to enjoy the closing days of the festival as Heroes of the Festival in about any manner that you might wish. A Catacombs messenger is indeed on hand, perusing the wares that the collective groups brought, purchasing some and selling to others. In two days the closing ceremonies calls an official end to the Stone Festival and almost everyone begins packing and by the end of the third day, only clan lord Ironbane, the party and about two dozen Ironbane clan dwarves remain. The party is brought up to center stage as it were and presented with a gift as Heroes of the Stone Festival and clan lord Ironbane names each of the party as Friends of Clan Ironbane. Each of the party members is presented with a beautifully carved ash twig in the shape of a holly and wrapped about a pin of Adamantine by the elves. Clan lord Ironbane then presents each of you with a steel 26 oz tankard emblazoned with the Ironbane emblem upon its sides and bottom
The catacombs merchant will stay on if the party requests, otherwise he too departs.
While not the Stone Festival, the 24+ dwarves do maintain a jovial atmosphere of song, food and drink. The clan lord himself stays within his pavilion a great deal of the time. Something about paperwork and a few odds and ends to see to.
DM not going to give exact downtime but will do in chunks and the object is to provide a great deal more downtime going forward....4 days of crafting thus far
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday June 5th, 2013 10:20:41 PM
Sam smiles and thanks Ironbane and the others as he receives the gifts. He asks the merchant to stay just for a short bit as he speaks with his brethren (through email).
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Wednesday June 5th, 2013 11:06:18 PM
Dernock is going to to take the time to ask the various wizards among the dwaves, elfs or gnomes about learning about magic. Nothing horribly in-depth or technical, just the basics: anything in the spirit of "Magic- the layman's Guide" or "What wizards and Sorcerers want you to know". If asked why he wants to know, Dernock will explain about the time he's been blasted or held by magical compulsions and would rather know more about the dirty rotters who keep subjecting him to firebolts, lightning balls, sleeps, symbols, magic arrows and acid missiles. Dernock will offer coin and possibly legal advice in return.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday June 6th, 2013 12:33:17 AM
Urval will take the time to help the group catch up on their crafting deficit.
OOC: At the moment, works at 3x speed to put in 12kg of the 15kg for sam's belt of dwarvenkind.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Thursday June 6th, 2013 9:42:23 AM OOC: The Items we got before... how were they divided up? Did anyone take the ring of protection? If not, I would like to have it to keep it from being sold to the catacombs. It is on my list of things to buy.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday June 6th, 2013 1:48:11 PM
Ooc- Zach: If there are no objections from other PCs, I say it is yours. I grabbed the wand of darkvision for now. Once my belt is made, I won't need it. Urval has the feather fall ring. Other items are not claimed and 2 not identified. Also, the gold was not divided.
Zach: I could really use that item and it is one of the next things I wanted to purchases aside from and Undead Bane weapon.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday June 6th, 2013 8:40:48 PM
Sam assists Urval with making the belt (mainly by fetching items for him). He's excited to get the finished product, as it will bring him to a closer, physical level to his companions.
Ooc-Thanks for putting time into my belt. It's going to give Sam a big boost!
Well Earned Break d100=5 ; Thursday June 6th, 2013 10:01:36 PM
The group as a whole takes a well deserved break and is able to relax and work on some personal projects. Sleep in good beds, eat fresh food and not be overly concerned about being killed or bloodied at any moment. Dernock seeks out and is able to find a couple dwarves learned in the ways of arcane magic and the trio spend a good amount of time swapping tales and trade.
Sam's belt is well worked towards completion and soon enough, IT IS DONE
another 5 days past...craft away
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Thursday June 6th, 2013 11:58:45 PM
The Oathbreaker takes his gifts in silence. Having nothing to craft, he simply hones his skill.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 27/11/23 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 81/90 -- Resist Poison, Barkskin Friday June 7th, 2013 3:28:41 PM
Bruagh tries to rest up knowing it may be a while before they get another chance to rest.
Devlin (Zach R. posting for Matt K.) Friday June 7th, 2013 3:30:24 PM
Devlin and Bruagh spend quite a bit of time together enjoying the break. The two members that have been together the longest contemplate all of the crazy changes that have happened to the group that now goes by Grim Guard.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Friday June 7th, 2013 4:42:55 PM
Sam dons his new belt and thanks Urval for a job well done. After awhile, he begins to feel even more like a brother to his fellow Grim Guard members. Sam smiles as he is able to finally see in the dark. He also notices that he feels hardier than before.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday June 7th, 2013 5:40:45 PM
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nothing to really. I have no money, as far as I know, haven't really gotten any since I joined, other than starting gp. I'm sure I can find stuff I could use onceIhave funds to buy materials.
Well Earned Break Sunday June 9th, 2013 3:46:57 PM
Everyone should have some coin from the spider as well as possible cash if any of the items are sold and I am pretty sure but will double check that there was treasure of coin and items to sell from the humans that so unsuccessfully tried to attack the party
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Sunday June 9th, 2013 6:04:56 PM
Ooc- Depending on how my night goes at work, I'll see if I can start doing the math on party treasure. Hopefully, no rude patients try to die on me. The nerve!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Sunday June 9th, 2013 10:35:34 PM
The Oathbreaker is seen wandering the grounds alone sometimes, leafing through a book the others have never seen before.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Sunday June 9th, 2013 11:54:55 PM
Sam notices Oathbreaker reading the previously, unseen book.
"Hey Oath, what are you reading?"
Sam innocently peeks at the pages to try to see for himself.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Monday June 10th, 2013 2:06:40 AM
The masked dwarf sees his gnome friend approaching and snaps the book shut, stuffing it in his bag. "It is... nothing. Just reading something." He looks around for a moment before making sure that the book is securely in his bag.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 10th, 2013 6:47:58 AM
Knowing the secretive nature of Oathbreaker, Sam figures it would be best to play it off.
"Ok brother. How do you like my new belt? Urval made it for me. It makes me more... dwarven."
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Monday June 10th, 2013 2:20:51 PM
He looks Sam up and down for a moment before nodding. "You do have a more dwarven feel about you, I suppose. I have never been much good with magic. Or... dwarves."
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 10th, 2013 2:41:17 PM "What do you mean by that Oath?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Monday June 10th, 2013 3:30:25 PM
The dwarf frowns behind his mask. "I am, by no means, a people person."
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 10th, 2013 4:07:19 PM "I see. Well...ok, Oath. I'll...I'm going to get a sip of ale. Interested?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Monday June 10th, 2013 5:48:55 PM
He shakes his head. "No thank you. I have some more resear- ...reading to do." The dwarf turns on his heel, half-jogging away from his ally back to the tents.
Devlin (Zach R. posting for Matt K.) Monday June 10th, 2013 7:36:49 PM
Devlin continues speaking with Bruagh.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Monday June 10th, 2013 7:37:09 PM
Bruagh continues speaking with Devlin.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 10th, 2013 8:41:14 PM
Sam leaves Oathbreaker to his reading and finds Bruagh and Devlin. He decides not to intrude on Devlin speaking to Bruagh and Bruagh speaking to Devlin. The gnome quietly heads off to find other members of the group.
One, Two, Three Monday June 10th, 2013 9:35:04 PM
Oathbreaker pulls out an unknown tome, which garners Sam's interest though, Oathbreaker quickly shuts down any talk of it. Sam shows off his completed belt, quite dwarfy some would say. Surely as ever, Oathbreaker is soon alone again to research his reading.
Bruagh and Devlin themselves have a mysterious conversation about the mysteries of the mysterious Mystic of Myst. They also talk of Beft, and why it seems the Beft always go to the left.
The Catacombs portal remains open to purchase and identify and of course sell anything the hear desires and that the pocket can afford
Oathbreaker, you my fine bearded friend are fully healed at this point Bruagh is likely not hasted and a general reminder to check your headers and rest them them to what ever might be normal
3 more days pass for those of crafting bent
Three dwarves quite suddenly 'appear' in the center of the now small camp near the sight deemed the entrance to the Underdark. The air seems to bend slightly and then in a wave of heat the triplets are there. Each seems nearly identical, where similar clothing, that of white linen robes to the ankle with hoods. They are barefoot, their waists have a silver sash and their hands are bare, save a small silver ring on the left ring finger. Their beards are well groomed and do a proper dwarf proud.
Several nearby dwarves jump at their sudden appearance, but quickly calm in apparent recognition. The three men move at a good pace towards Ironbane's pavillion, where the guardsmen quickly usher them inside and then return to their post
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Monday June 10th, 2013 10:55:26 PM
If allowed, Sam follows the dwarves into the tent. He definitely wants to hear what they might have to say.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday June 11th, 2013 1:11:36 AM
Terser follows Sam, hoping that the new arrivals have some means of scouting with their apparently powerful magics.
Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 2:33:24 AM
Dernock goes back to join the others. That was rather satisfyin'. I now no longer be irrationally fearful an' ignorant o' magic. I now be respectin' majicks an' be down right terrified by them. Dernock says nodding his head as if he has understanding some fundamental truth.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 d20+11=24 d20+11=27 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 4:42:10 AM
Urval finished some work on his headband, while he kept with the group, somewhat interested in the new arrivals but leaving it to the group to speak first.
Identify remaining 2 items before meeting:
DC 20 (24) Wand of Water Breathing (caster level 5), with 13 charges}
DC 20 (27) Boots of the Winterlands
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 12:10:36 PM
Ooc- I'll sell the plundered items not claimed at the catacombs. The remaining of the gold will be split among the rest of the group. Please see group email.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 4:01:12 PM
Bruagh sighs. It was nice having a break while it lasted. Unfortunately, he was fairly certain that these three dwarves were about to be the cause of Bruagh and his friends being tasked with another "adventure" as some would call them.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 4:01:48 PM
Devlin notices Bruagh's audible sigh and shakes his head, knowing all too well what the former Paladin means.
One, Two, Three Tuesday June 11th, 2013 10:37:46 PM
Urval is able to Identify the remaining pieces found in the chamber with the abyssal spider and Sam sells what is unwanted in the Catacombs. Spotting the three dwarves and noting the powerful arrival method, Sam heads for the pavillion as well. The dwarven guards outside, stop him cold, barring his way physically. "Sorry, but no one enters without lord Ironbane's say right now. We can get word in later that you are seeking entrance if you like."
Please keep the DM informed of any Catacombs transactions
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 35/49 (1 Con Damage) - CMD 21 Tuesday June 11th, 2013 11:55:21 PM
The Oathbreaker keeps his distance between himself and the tent of Ironbane, listening in on the guards' conversation with Sam.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 12:38:11 AM
Ooc-I gave the group 24 hours to declare looting treasures.
Terser: HP 69/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 81/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday June 12th, 2013 2:25:42 AM
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Dernock Uristson HP 20/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 8:48:15 AM
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Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 4:38:55 PM
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Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 23/10/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 4:39:19 PM
Check for Devlin/Matt K!!!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 50/50 Wednesday June 12th, 2013 5:05:12 PM
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