Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Friday June 21st, 2013 9:20:17 PM
Examining all the patches and emblems ... " looks to me like they were a mixed group .... from various tribes .... but somebody might have untied them .... yup they got payed to be here ... they each have equal money .. havent spent it yet ... this black shield with the two faces is the hidden power behind them "
Agrreing with the warrior about the orcs fate ... Peza cares not what happens to it ... afterall they just tried to kill them
"Harvest wait ... not by yourself ... we need to go together " as the raven haired girl spins on her heels and dashes after the quick footed waif
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); Saturday June 22nd, 2013 3:53:56 PM
Brom is annoyed by Hert's comment. "You got no healing that affects one person? Great...keep it then, I don't want none of yur uselessness then."
He turns back to the orc. "Speak, ya piece of @#$%, or we'll get down to it."
The General - Co-DM Mark Sunday June 23rd, 2013 7:52:00 PM Gerox demands to know who hired the Orc's. Edson tells of the newly acquired loot. Barratore is refreshed from the healing magic, and sits by the fire while the others plan the next move Brom calls the Orc a liar and tries to threaten more information from it. He also tells Hert that his magic is useless. Hert explains that he is happy to heal Brom... but not at the expense of healing an Orc. Harvest Moon believes that they must leave now in order to prevent the watcher from alerting anyone else of their journey. She calls to the others to follow her and she runs into the jungle. Peza explains to the others that the Orc's are/were a strange mixed tribe and they were all paid be work together. A mysterious emblem binds them together -- Black shield with two faces. Peza runs after Harvest Moon who has left without waiting for the others
=============================== When Brom speaks up the Orc responds "Sit down pincushion! I dun want you ta bleed on me, HAHAHA.... I work for the General!", He slaps the black emblem on his shoulder, "He pay me. He gets paid by rich men. I do not question the General."
Local Knowledge check dc 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The WLA has heard reports of mercenary outfit in the region that is led by a two headed giant. Perhaps this is the same} Local Knowledge check dc 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The WLA has heard reports of an Orc mercenary outfit in the region that is led by an intelligent Ettin Named General Zungor}
Harvest Moon and Peza move away from the camp following the tracks of the one that watched the skirmish. The going is tough and slow in the untouched jungle.
Do the others follow?
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al Sunday June 23rd, 2013 8:17:44 PM
Harvest Moon continues to work her way through the jungle on the trail of the Watcher. She has seen the other Green Skins, and if he is as they are, then she knows herself to be faster. If the jungle is an impediment to her, it must also be so to the Watcher. She will catch this Watcher. She will.
It is comforting to hear Peza's voice behind her. The trail that she herself should be easy to follow. Peza may fall behind, but she will catch up. All that need be done is to delay the Watcher. Delay and wait for Peza.
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Low Light Vision for sight. Taking 10 on Survival for Tracking is 19 with the -5 Penalty for Full Speed. Speed of Harvest Moon is 40.
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Monday June 24th, 2013 10:35:18 AM
Hert follows Harvest Moon and Peza.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 d20=7 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 12:59:41 PM
Gerox frowns as the orc mentions "The General". He ponders for a minute and says, "We work for the WLA and we don't appreciate any rogue mercenary bands mucking up our operation." (failed local knowledge check)
He looks around the group and asks, "Anyone ever heard of this General character?" He turns back to the orc and says, "I am a gnome of my word. I said I would let you go and I am. You can head back to your boss and let him know how badly your raiding group fared against true professionals. With leadership like this, you might want to consider a new line of work. You forfeit your weapons but I give you your life. Go ahead and get out of here."
He moves over to Brom and leads the barbarian away. "I know you don't like leaving alive enemies around but I figure we might be able to follow him and we can discover where his camp is." Gerox whispers to Brom so the orc can't hear.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP:51/51Character Sheet Monday June 24th, 2013 3:37:05 PM
Barratore stands as Harvest bolts and is quickly followed by Peza and Hert. The Minotaur draw his blade and looks to Gerox. The gnome is staying put, so too is Bromand Edson for now. Barratore moves to take a better position with The People, he would go where they go. Protecting them was the plan and he would stay on that course given contradictions after the fact
Gerox was letting the orc go, so Barratore would pose the question to him. "Do we go after them?" He asks, pointing toward the wood line where the others disappeared. "I have not heard of 'the general' before, but it smells like Scully to me"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Monday June 24th, 2013 4:12:01 PM
" If Gerox is staying, I'll stay too" Edson says while picking up a pebble. " i've been meaning to bone up on my Gnomish, plus you got two good trackers out there. Don't need a third to muddy the tracks. " With that he tosses the pebble at the head of the Orc.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); d20+10=13 ; 2d6+16=20 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 4:15:47 PM
Brom has no intention of letting the orc live. Brom with one motion drops his dagger and draws his BAS and removes and thoughts the orc had of living to fight again.
AC 13, but should be enough against a bound opponent; damage 20.
"I'll send you regards to this General." He says. He looks at Gerox, "Before you get your panties on a bind, he's not going lead us to the camp, but a trap. If we've been watched and they have a scout keepin' tabs, then this was planned. And I don't like being played like that. Harvest and Peza are chasing this scout into the trap when our goal is to help these guys." He say gesturing at TB and the others. "I'm not leavin' them. Not chasin' a scout inta the woods when we're off the help some folks. Everything stinks about this. We need to get back together and pick up our pace to the valley."
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday June 24th, 2013 6:47:24 PM
Sprinting after Harvest .... Peza follows in her tracks .... keeping the fleet footed girl in her sights .... hearing Hert's armor jingling behind her turns her head ... giving the cleric of Gargul a grin ... returning her eyes to Harvest ...the raven haired girl scuffs her tracks ... making it easier for Hert to follow if the jungle swallows them from veiw ... breaking a few branches as she goes ...
The General - Co-DM Mark Monday June 24th, 2013 10:14:14 PM Harvest Moon continues through the trees determined to catch the watcher. Hert and Peza follow Harvest moon with Peza leaving a clear trail for others to follow. Gerox has not heard of the Orc's General and agrees to let the beast live - so it may be tracked to the enemy camp. He tries to persuade Brom that this is a good idea. Barratore has not heard of the Orc's General, but thinks it may be Scully. He draws his sword just in case and stands near the People. The Orcs were here to kill them and the threat may not be over. He asks the others if they should all follow Harvest? Edson confirms he will stay here and leave the chase to the trackers. The Orc sneers at him as his pebble bounces off its flat nose. Brom ignores Gerox and executes the captive with a single blow. He explains that the Orc would only have led them to a trap.
=====> Harvest emerges from the trees follow a short time later by Peza and Hert. The trail leads to a newly constructed dock. In the moonlight the adventurers can see the ferry floating offshore, attached to a cable the spans the divide to the mainland. There is no sign of activity on the ferry. A large sign attached to the dock reads:
Rum City Ferry Service Daylight service only. Cost 5sp per person Cargo 5gp load
Meanwhile, as Brom has beheaded the captive Orc, the other heroes discuss what to do next. TB states " We will follow you. Shall we go now? We can be rready verrry soon.
It is approximately 9pm.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d20+1=14 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=14 ; Monday June 24th, 2013 10:45:29 PM
The trail leads to the dock.
Harvest Moon barrels along the trail, following in the footsteps of The Watcher. It must be taking the ferry. She rushes to the end of the dock and takes hold of the cable. She examines the mechanism to determine whether she might pull the ferry back to the dock. Lacking that, she determines whether she might leap to the cable and balance upon it as she makes her way out to the ferry.
With half an eye, Harvest Moon watches the ferry itself. Is it moving? Can she spy The Watcher within?
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Strength Check 14 (To pull the Ferry back?) Acrobatics 32 (Modifier is actually 14 not 4) vs DC20? to balance upon the cable and move 40ft out) Perception 24 (Modifier is actually 14 not 4)
Low Light Vision for sight. Taking 10 on Survival for Tracking is 19 with the -5 Penalty for Full Speed. Speed of Harvest Moon is 40.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); d20+8=12 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 8:38:04 AM
Brom nods to TB. "As soon as yur packed."
Brom leads through the forest towards the dock. His eyes look outward (Perception DC 12) for signs of dangers.
Rage Rds Left: 7
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday June 25th, 2013 12:04:53 PM "Wow, she's really good at this..." whispers Hert, admiring Harvest Moon's grace. He himself stays in cover, as his armor would immediately blow their cover.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 d20+9=17 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2013 2:49:48 PM
Edson just shakes his head. He throws another pebble At the ground before following Brom into the woods. He scans the woods for any ambushes. (Perc. 17)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Tuesday June 25th, 2013 5:00:54 PM
Gerox looks down at the slaughtered orc and sighs, "Note to self, don't piss Brom off. He plays for keeps!"
Gerox will move after the others his thoughts his own.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday June 25th, 2013 7:39:56 PM
Coming upon the ferry and Harvest ... with Hert in tow .... " lets try and pull the ferry to shore ... they most likely left it in the middle to keep it safe ... "
" I don't think the watcher took the ferry across ... too time consuming ... must had other option ... or even is hiding nearby "
The General - Co-DM Mark d100=7 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 1:45:55 AM
====================================================== Harvest Moon examines the cable. It is taught and connected to a basic pulley. A sharp tug on the cable shows that harvest cannot move the ferry alone. She jumps on the cable and finds she can keep her balance. She walks along the cable with ease making it 40 ft out. She is approximately 110ft from the ferry which is rocking gently on the current. There is no lights on board and no movement can be seen. There appears to be a structure on the ferry. Peza tries to convince Hert to assist in pulling the ferry to shore. Hert admires Moon's grace and stays hidden in the scrub. ====================================================== The Brothers quickly pack their tent and douse the fire before lining up with Brom at the tree line. Brom sets the pace while looking for danger, heading straight into the forest in the direction Harvest Moon went. His keen eyes spot no dangers, but spots the deliberate tracks left by Peza. Edson shakes his head as what has just transpired but follows Brom. Gerox looks down at the slaughtered orc and sighs. He follows the others into the trees. ======================================================
The Moon rises high into the night as the troop makes their way through the thick jungle. No dangers are spotted except for a few large bugs that are persistently looking for a free feed. After a while Fifth brother speaks softly "Brrom sirr.... The rrroad also goes to the docks. Perrrhaps we should have gone that way"
Harvest Moon is balancing above the relatively calm water, bobbing on the cable with each step. Luckily the wind is but a mere breeze and balance is easy. Does she proceed or return to her comrades at the docks. The ferry is situated halfway to the other shore. The stretch of water is about 300ft across.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP:51/51Character Sheet Wednesday June 26th, 2013 8:19:40 AM
Barratore looks annoyed and snorts, at what is not easy to tell. The minotaur does, however follow as the rear guard into the trees. He can't see anything and can only hear his own rather loud crashing through the underbrush. The bugs don't bother him as much as they might the others, thanks to his thicker hide, but his eyes and ears are still wholly unprotected. He keeps his mouth shut, his mind constantly telling him that this is stupid and listing the reasons with it being dark as the number one topic
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d20+14=29 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=28 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 8:39:20 AM
It is certain ...
All thought is arrested as the instincts of Harvest Moon fight to compensate for a random sway of the cable. She feels her center connecting to the movement of the cable. The rhythm of the cable becomes a known thing.
It ... is certain that The Watcher did not come this way. And yet his tracks ran to the docks. Did he swim? She can walk upon the cable much faster than The Watcher can swim. That is also certain. One misstep and she would fall to the water. But that is not such a bad thing.
Harvest Moon continues over the silvery moon-lit waters. Foot after foot she crosses. The ferry is not so far away. But that is not the goal. The goal is to find The Watcher.
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Acrobatics rolls to cross to the ferry. (3 rounds = 120ft vs DC20?) 29, 23, 23 Perception 28 (To find The Watcher.)
Low Light Vision for sight. Speed of Harvest Moon is 40.
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:51:22 AM
Hert easily agrees to help Peza to move the ferry.
"Makes sense. I hope I don't have to walk too deep in the water or you're on your own though."
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday June 26th, 2013 2:30:06 PM
Watching Harvests acrobatic display of balance ... on the tightrope .... Peza refrains from trying to touching the rope .... but she looks for its operating mechinism " we'll wait till she makes it to the ferry before we start to do anything"
Glad to have the cleric of Gargul with her for support .... She looks down the road [didnt know there was a road ] surveying its workmanship and clues of its traffic
The General - Co-DM Mark Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:06:04 PM DM note: you were all originally following the road out of town to TB's campsite.
The General - Co-DM Mark d100=10 ; d100=42 ; d100=93 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:21:50 PM
Peza and Hert make thier way onto the dock but refrain from touching the cable upon which Harvest moon is balanced. Peza can not see any mechanisim for controling the ferry from the dock but while she looks her foot knocks a small glass vial, hard to see in the low light unless actually looking for it. The vial has a picture of a bird on it.
She examines the road and spots a crude sign pointing south: RUM CITY. The road looks to have been a track that has widened with use. Clearly the citizens of Rum City have been venturing beyond the city walls. Enough so, that a ferry to the mainland has been established.
The rest of the party emerges from the trees and meets Hert and Peza on the dock.
Harvest moon continues along the cable, step by step holding her balance. The wind however is becoming stronger as she closes in on the boat. She is looking for the watcher, but noone is seen. Suddenly a wave crests against the ships hull and it lurches, causing the cables to follow it.
Reflex save vs DC 15 else fall in the water
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d20+7=23 ; Wednesday June 26th, 2013 9:52:26 PM
The rhythm of the cable is no longer the rhythm of the cable as it is caught up by another force. Still, the force gives warning as it swells and grows, and Harvest Moon sways her body along with it. Only later does she note that the external force had come from the wind and waves. The reason had been unimportant. Only a oneness with the movement of the cable.
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Reflex 23 vs DC15
Low Light Vision for sight. Speed of Harvest Moon is 40.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); Wednesday June 26th, 2013 10:02:43 PM
"Well that would have been easier...oh well." He says.
Brom continues with the others.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Thursday June 27th, 2013 8:23:51 AM
Gerox comes onto the dock and his mouth falls open. "Why is Harvest walking on a cable towards a possible ambush? Is that smart?" He turns to Peza and asks,"Why did you let her go alone?"
He walks farther out onto the dock and watches concern in his eyes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP:51/51Character Sheet Thursday June 27th, 2013 1:13:10 PM
Barratore glances at the road and then to Brom, "Not much could be done to make it more difficult."
The fighter squints, as he peers out across the channel and at the figure walking the tightrope. That was Harvest, since Peza is still here on the dock, it had to be her. Barratore glances down where Gerox's voice came, "I don't know what she is thinking, but no. I would say whatever it is, is not very smart."
"But I still don't know why we broke camp in the middle of the night." Barratore shrugs at the last bit and has a seat at the edge of the dock, letting his legs hang over the side
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Thursday June 27th, 2013 4:41:48 PM "A potion? Where did you get that?" asks Hert. "I wonder what it does... I'd say it either allows you to fly or turns you into a bird. Risky drink."
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Thursday June 27th, 2013 6:12:12 PM
Showing the vial to Hert " i just found it in the dirt .... not sure what it is .... hey Gerox check this out " as she hands the fiery gnome the vial
"Heh let her ? she just jumped up and took off ... couldnt stop her "
" we need to figue out how to operate this ferry ....maybe somebody lives nearby ... dont think someone walks from Rum everyday "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Thursday June 27th, 2013 7:18:33 PM
"This getting crazy. If she falls in we risk out lives to save her? " Edson says " Can anyone swim? I'm pretty good myself, but what about the rest of you?" Edson moves to the rope, careful not to touch it. " What if theres someone on that ferry waiting to kill her, why doesn't she think?" He ask to no one in particular seeming visibly upset. " Once she clears I go next, tie a rope around my waste and I'll secure it on the ferry. Will give more balance for you. That's if she gets over there and has no way to move towards us."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); Thursday June 27th, 2013 11:44:11 PM
"I swim pretty good. I'll swim out there, climb aboard, and maybe I can pull the ferry back ta shore. And if someone's waiting, I'll be there ta help her out."
Brom takes off his gear save his armor and his BAS. He wades into the waters and begins to swim towards the ferry. (Take 10 on swim check DC18)
The General - Co-DM Mark Friday June 28th, 2013 12:23:09 AM Harvest Moon is one with the cable and barely notices a shift that would send most into the drink Gerox watches with concern as he spots Harvest perched above the waves. Barratore sits on the edge on the dock and wonders why everyone is rushing about in the dark Hert Guesses the empty vial was a potion of flight, or turns you into a bird. Peza states she could not stop harvest even if she wanted too. She wants to figure out how the ferry operates and whether someone is nearby to assist. Edson is upset by Harvest's foolishness at crossing the cable with no support. He offers to follow her with a tether. Brom strips his gear and swims out towards the ferry about 30 feet ===========================
Harvest is perched on the cable at the edge of the ferry when a door opens in what can only be described as a large wooden box. That was some fancy footwork miss. The ferry is closed after dark, but I suppose that wouldn't stop you would it? An elderly gnome walks into the moonlight. He has thinning grey hair, long thin beard and is wearing a light blue robe. His lip is swollen and his eye black. He has a bandage around his throat. " At least you're not an Orc. What do you want?
Brom is swimming. He scares a few fish.
Everyone else in on the dock, the moon is high in the sky illuminating the setting. The watcher is gone, and there is what appears to be an empty potion of flight. It's almost as if you were never going to catch the sneaky foe.
It is very hard to see harvest ion the dark, the moonlight glints off her polearm so you see she maintains her balance.
The General - Co-DM Mark Friday June 28th, 2013 12:39:29 AM DM Note: I forgot xp! yu all recieve 3500 xp for the orc Skirmish
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); Friday June 28th, 2013 12:43:31 AM
OOC: I think that puts us at 6th. Should we level now or wait.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d8+1=7 ; Friday June 28th, 2013 8:21:00 AM
"Orcs?" The acuminated ears of Harvest Moon seem to prick up at the word. "We are pursuing orcs," she says as she hops from the cable into the ferry. "One came this way. I followed his trail to the end of the dock. I think ... " She scampers to the far edge of the ferry and peers out into the silvery night, scanning the surface of the narrows that separate Rum the City from Rum the Island. "I think that he must have tried to swim. But I see nothing of him on the waters."
She turns back quickly then, her mind's eye noting for the first time what her true eyes have already seen. "You are injured." Without hesitation Harvest Moon takes up the gnarled root with the shape of Domi's fist that hangs from her belt. After a few whispered words a glow transfers from her fingers to the gnome and his injuries melt away.
It is not difficult now to guess the manner in which the orcs crossed the narrows from the main island. But the manner in which The Watcher escaped her, however, is still quite perplexing. "I am Harvest Moon," says the small half-elfish girl to the gnomish ferryman. "I am with the League Adventurers. And we have been recently attacked by orcs. We slew them all but for two. The one who came this way ... phffft ... " The crest of hair that overhangs her face puffs up in her dissatisfied breath of air. " ... seems to have escaped."
Looking back Harvest Moon spies her fellow League Adventurers upon the silver-lit shore. She raises her arm high into the air and waves. "My friends are there. They have come. In case I have captured an orc."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Friday June 28th, 2013 2:27:51 PM
" ok " Edson says as he watches Brom go into the water " I'll just wait here." Edson leans down dipping his hands into the water to wipe them off. " I have come to the conclusion I am no longer suggesting anything because everyone does what they please when they please."
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Friday June 28th, 2013 5:05:18 PM
Seeing Harvest Moon waving to them, Hert decides to approach the old gnome and introduces himself.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Friday June 28th, 2013 9:55:48 PM
Waving back to her friend ... " can you work the ferry to this side ?? " inquires Peza
A giggle escapes her as Brom dives into the water .... listening to Edson's comment ... " yeah it sure feels that way sometimes ... but don't take it to personally ... just go with it ... thats what do ... at least i think i do " chuckles the raven haired girl
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP:51/51Character Sheet Saturday June 29th, 2013 7:46:43 AM
Barratore chuckles at Edsons comment and then leans back on his elbows as Brom goes for the night swim.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 41/54 (51/64 Raged); Saturday June 29th, 2013 9:37:46 AM
Brom swims to the ferry and pulls himself aboard. He sees Harvest and some strange gnome. "No orcs? Good. Let's back on shore and decide our next move. Leave tonight or in the morning."
He looks at the workings of the ferry. "How do we work this thing? Is there a rope to pull?"
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Saturday June 29th, 2013 1:39:42 PM
Gerox sees Brom jump into the water and just sighs, "He keeps just jumping into things doesn't he." He decides to sit at the end of the dock with his feet dangling and rest for a moment. "I wonder why someone would pay mercenaries to attack our friend the Cat People. It doesn't make a lot of sense but I do know we have to find out who is paying the bills. Follow the money!"
The General - Co-DM Mark Sunday June 30th, 2013 8:53:10 PM Harvest Moon explains that she is pursuing Orcs and as such has made he way to the ferry, as the trail ended at the dock. Spotting the injuries she casts healing on the Gnome, making the leap that the Orc's used the ferry against its owners will. She resigns herself to the fact that the Watcher has eluder her. She waves to her friends as a sign she OK. Edson appears annoyed as Brom swims away without a care for the others on the dock. Hert decides to approach the old gnome and introduces himself once they are within range to do so. Peza calls out, asking if the ferry can be brought ashore. She jokes with Edson, trying to lighten his mood. Barratore too laughs with Edson and relaxes on the dock, watching the barbarian having a swim. Gerox sighs at Brom's impulsiveness and sits down next to Barratore. He comments that they must follow the money to find out who is behind the attacks. Brom swims to the ferry and pulls himself aboard. As there are no Orcs to kill he demands they return to shore, asking how the ferry works.
======================================================= The Gnome removes the bandage from his neck and thanks Harvest Moon for her aid. "The Orcs you pursue ambushed me. You see I keep the ferry offshore at night for protection, as Im not as young as I used to be. Those beasts killed a traveller on left his body on the dock. When I saw the poor fellow at sunrise I went to assist and they rushed aboard. They only left me alive as they needed me to return them. If you have killed any then you are friends of mine. I am Adva Carlin and I am at your service"
The Gnome bows slightly to Harvest as Brom hauls himself aboard.
"There is a cable muscles. You may pull it if you wish but stronger men have tried and failed. I use it to stop the boat floating away in the current. This water is deep and powerful -- it just needs a nudge. "
With that the Adva raises his hands and his fingertips glow blue. The water begins to swirl and the ferry moves forward and is soon docked.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d20+6=17 ; d20+10=14 ; Monday July 1st, 2013 9:00:15 AM
One good thing has come of the chase, thinks Harvest Moon to herself as she runs from first the fore of the ferry and then to the aft watching the magically enchanted waters propel the them to the shore. Had they not pursued The Watcher with such vigor, the life of the ferry gnome might have been foreit.
"I have heard of this ... General," she says once reunited with the others on the shore and then told of the words of the now slain orc captive. "It is said that he is of the giantkin. It is also said that The General has two heads, though I do not know how that can be. I have never heard of a creature with more than one head. I must think on this. Perhaps I will remember more tomorrow."
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Monday July 1st, 2013 11:21:08 AM
Hert asks the gnome to lead him to the dead traveler.
"I am a cleric of Gagrul" he reminds "I will tend to his body."
He also presents the vial with an image of a bird:
"Is this yours? Have you seen anything like that? I've been wondering what it might do."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 23; HP:51/51Character Sheet Monday July 1st, 2013 6:35:43 PM
The ferry arrives and Barratore stands while answering Hert, "Flying potion." He says factually. A giant with two heads is what Harvest has heard, the fighter nods to himselftrying to store the information. He knew of know such creature, but that did not mean much. Studying the creatures of the Wold was never a high priority with Barratore. The way of steel and speed were his realms of expertise. The rush of combat and the bond of battle his interests. That is what brought him here to Rum, what drove him to become a member of the league and what would make him stay with his comrades now about. Their causes, fights and pursuits would be his and through those struggles and pursuits, he would live his dreams and life to its fullest.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday July 1st, 2013 6:47:17 PM
"Whoa a magical boat ! ... did you build it ? " inquires Peza .. " do you get much traffic with people looking to explore the island ?"
"Well its getting dark ... we could certainly use a safe place to sleep ... your ferry seems like the best place for that lying in the middle of the river ... we would appreaciate that "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Monday July 1st, 2013 10:01:03 PM
"If we're staying on the boat, I think we should still watches just to be on the safe side of things. I can go First if need be."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Monday July 1st, 2013 10:47:03 PM
Gerox climbs into the ferry when it arrives noting its magic but not knowing how it worked. He is constantly surprised at the wonders he comes across and then a gleam comes to his eyes. He walks forward to the ferryman and bows low. "Hello my friend, you do realize that this magic could be very useful to the sailors of Rum and the WLA as well. If you can recreate it, I would bet you could make a good amount of coin for it."
The General - Co-DM Mark Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 9:25:58 AM The power is not in the boat friends, but the water itself. I ask it to move to boat and it complies. The water here is old and friendly - just like me I guess. You are all welcome to camp on the ferry, no point chasing orcs in the dark. And I'll waive mY normal fees if you promise to rid these islands of their cursed kind.
Hmmm... The potion is not one of mine. If I were to guess I would say its a flying potion or it turns you into a bird. Risky drink that one.
Adva welcomes you aboard and takes the ferry out to the centre is the water once again. The night is Uneventful and in the morn, he takes you cautiously across to the mainland.
Good luck friends. I shall see you soon I hope. adva wishes yOu well on your journey.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 9:39:08 AM
OoC: Can we Take 10 on Knowledge Checks?
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 46/54 (56/64 Raged); Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 10:09:49 AM
Brom accepts the gnome's offer. He sets up a place and goes to sleep.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 23 (25 Raged); HP: 46/54 (56/64 Raged); Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 10:10:28 AM
The next morning Brom gathers his gear and moves out towards the valley of the People.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al d20+6=15 ; d20+9=29 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 11:26:14 AM
The potion bottle is the final piece of the puzzle. That is how The Watcher managed his escape. He flew across the waters. It would be good to fly, thinks Harvest Moon as she settles upon the ferry, the rise and fall of the waves drawing the rhythms of sleep. Someday. Someday she will fly.
The first light of day playing upon the waves finds Harvest Moon already awake. Her observances long complete, she sits atop the square box that is the home of Ferryman Adva Carlin and she gazes north. North, atop the spine of the island is the valley of the catfolk. North, may be gathering the mercenary group lead by a two headed giant. Today, her head much clearer than before, Harvest Moon recalls much much more about two headed giants.
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OoC: I'll leave it up to you, DM, to tell me what Harvest Moon knows about Two headed Giants.
Knowledge Local: 15 (Nothing new on the mercenary group.) Knowledge Nature: 29 (Natural 20 for giants. Typically vs 10 + Monster's CR.)
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, Magic Fang, Obscuring Mist, Entangle(d)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 12:37:16 PM
(ooc I am showing we are about 500 experience points shy of going up. Did I miss something?)
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF17; CMD 21; HP 34/34) - Al Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 12:45:24 PM
OoC: I think you did, Gerox. I have us at a good 2000+ XP over entry into Level 6. You can access my CS. I have all the XP documented by date. There are a few things you won't have. Hero point XP, frx. But, otherwise, yours should be the same as mine. Check to see that you have everything that I do.
Hert AC 24(23ff 11t) HP 37/47 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 2:22:46 PM "Shouldn't we set up a watch?" asks Hert as they camp. "It isn't really safe with all the orcs around."
Regardless of whether others accept his proposal, he himself takes the first watch, going to sleep a bit earlier and spends his late night in prayers and taking care of his equipment, polishing his armor and sharpening his sword.
Early in the morning, he performs one of his rituals. He makes himself a praying spot, drawing an eye on the ground. As he whispers chants, suddenly white smoke starts to seep from beneath his cloak, slowly filling the praying spot. When Hert finishes the ritual, the smoke dissolves and he looks pale and tired but happy.
"Shall we go?" he asks after he gets help donning his armor.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 8:04:12 PM
Agreeing with Hert " yes setting a watch is warrented ... I'll take the dreaded second watch " laughs Peza .... the raven haired girl sleeps soundly early before waking for her turn at watch ... then naps tell morning .... waking refreshed as the ferry arrives on the mainland ... Peza thanks the gnome " thanks for the help .... we'll take care of the orcs and whoever's tune they march too "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 11:32:16 PM
Edson take the watch given to him, and keeps quiet. He does his job, and quickly heads to bed as soon as he is relieved. When morning comes, he awakes and gets ready for the day. Thanks the gnome and awaits to see what the others want to do.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 37/37 George Invisible 1/60 Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 1:21:46 AM
Gerox will also go to sleep taking his turn at guard if needed. When he wakes up, he will walk up to Third Brother and say, "Its time to move on. We need to get back to your people and find out why someone is hiring a mercenary band to drive you out or just plan kill you. Do you know who it might be that hired them?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 24; HP:64/64Character Sheet Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 8:56:32 AM
Barratore takes the first watch with Hert nervously looking about the small and seemingly crowded ferry for the most of it. Sleeping aboard a ship was one thing, but on such a fragile craft in the middle of the river. It did not set well with the fighter. Baratore is able to put himself to sleep, an ability born from years of practice of willing oneself to tune out distraction and sleep.
Morning comes and he stows his gear, dons his armor and checks through his weapons. "Where in Warrds left sock is my bow?" Barratore moves about the barge and as the moments pass, he becomes more and more agitated and aggressive in his search. Curses roll through his mind and lectures from his parents and instructors about losing things and paying attention. The minotaur moves from side to side, bow to stern to no avail and getting more and more frustrated. Where in the shadow realm is it. It can't simply get up and walk away. Maddening, maybe that was it, maybe he caught something that was attacking his mind. Not likely, but then where was it? He had it just the other day and then during the orc attack....
Barratore's teeth begin to grind as he realizes where his bow was and why. Barratore turns to the gnome, "I need to go back across"
The General - Co-DM Mark Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 7:52:36 PM Brom accepts the gnome's offer and sleeps through the night, clearly needing a rest after the physical trauma his body received just a few hours earlier. In the morn he prepares to set off to the valley of the people. Harvest Moon pieces it together. The watcher used a potion to fly across the river. She vows to fly someday too. She wakes before dawn to observe the northern skyline of mountainous spine that divides the island in two. What is happening in the north? Harvest's dreams having unravelled her tangled memory. Ettin -- two headed giant. Vicious hunters that stalk the night. Ettins superficially resemble hill or stone giants, although their tusked facial features betray Orc blood in their lineage. Hert takes the first watch and is joined by Barratore as the others sleep. He wakes early to complete his morning rituals before preparing to head off. Peza agrees to take the second watch before napping some more. In the morning she agrees to kill the Orcs -- and their leaders. Edson and Gerox take the third watch before dawn. They wake the brothers and thank Adva Carlin for his assistance. Gerox question TB about the Orc's motives. I do not know. Mother will see you when we rrretun to the Valley. Mother will know what the grrrrreenskins want with the People. [bb]Barratore [/b] is nervous on the seemingly fragile vessel and takes the first watch with Hert. He forces himself to sleep and come morning he prepares to leave searching for his bow. When he remembers it was forgotten in the haste to get here he tells the others they must go back.
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Adva is happy to take to across the water again -- at no cost! It appears you have made a good ally. Do you all return with Barratore ? Does anyone continue to the Valley? Fourth Brother confirms that if you return you should make it back to the Valley before sunset.
Dm Note: so... are we all 6th level now?
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 9:59:31 PM
Waking Peza gathers her belongings ... readying for the trip to the valley ... but hearing Barratores distress about his missing bow ...
" well it should be just down the road ... in the clearing of the battlefield ...not far at all .... shouldnt take that much time .... that mighty bow will be handy in the fight versus the general and his lackeys "
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 11:45:33 PM
"First, lets get Barry's bow, and then we can figure out Wich way we should Go. Maybe the valley is the best to make sure the brothers are ok. Just my opinion, but I am sure One of us will just go running off anyways."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 56/64 (68/76 Raged); Thursday July 4th, 2013 12:25:12 AM
Brom tosses his bow to Barratore. "Use that." He turns and moves out towards the village hoping to make the village before nightfall.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 22 (T 16 FF 14), CMD: 24; HP:64/64Character Sheet d20+3=10 ; Thursday July 4th, 2013 10:39:16 AM
Barrattore catches the bow and then hands it to the nearest person, Peza. "He's going to want that back." Not really caring what the rest of the group does, Barratore moves to the center of the ferry. "Whenever you are ready Ferryman."
Barratore exits on the far side and heads back to the battlefield. Unfortunately, Hert moved the bodies about in his preparations to send them on their way and the battle does not look as he remembered it. Of course, Barratore's memory is one of the problems in the first place.
Perception 10 He begins his search. moving about the area in a fairly haphazzard fashion.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 17, Touch AC 15, Flatfooted AC 15, HP 25/25 d20+9=19 ; Thursday July 4th, 2013 2:41:42 PM
Edson heads to the battlefield to look for Barratore's bow with him. He figures his elven eyes might be able to spot it quicker.
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