Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al d20+15=20 ; Sunday August 11th, 2013 12:26:55 PM
It was with great relief that Harvest Moon had stepped away from The Mother's body after ministering to her condition. Not dead after all. All things die. But to have died while under their protection felt so very much like a terrible failure.
And yet ...
"This is not finished." A grim visage paints the face of Harvest Moon as the Catfolk rush to celebrate. They are innocent. As the animals, they do not think to the future. "We must follow," she says to her fellow League Adventurers. "We must find their camp. Perhaps there we will find something which speaks of who sent these Green Skins to attack the people and why they were sent."
"These Green Skins are not of this island. Think of how difficult it was for us to come here. And yet the Green Skins are here in many numbers. How did they come? How did they come without the knowledge of any from Rum? How did they pass the many Beastlords to come from the short to the center of the island?"
Harvest Moon calls for a minor blessing, and many gallons of water appear in the air above her head, falling down to drench her and wash away much of the blood-soaked mud upon her. She wipes both her hands and then her face, removing the scent of blood. Then, "I go." That is all she says before starting off on the trail of the Green Skins.
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Survival for Tracking: 20
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Sunday August 11th, 2013 9:10:30 PM
Gerox nods at Harvest Moon's statement and says, "Your are right my gallant and brave friend but it isn't going to happen tonight. We need time to heal and refresh. We are at the end of our rope and another battle could finish us."
Gerox will move over to the ettin leader and check to make sure his is dead and then he will search him and the other slain foes for loot and treasure.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Monday August 12th, 2013 12:27:19 AM
"Stop" Edson says to Harvest louder then he wanted to. "Stop with this death wish of yours. Your young and you have a long life ahead of you but it's going to be cut real short if you keep running head long into every situation. Brom, Barry, Gerry, Me and you almost died a few times this night, and you want to go off and let these animals finish the job. Stop going with your heart and use your brain. We bandage up, get some rest, and in the morning we go to their camp and I swear to you, on everything Hert believes in, that I will slice everyone of their throats myself. These wretches are dumb orks who probably left an obvious path to follow. If you want to keep going, do it. But your doing it without me, and I'll make sure to bury you somewhere nice."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 28/64Character Sheet Monday August 12th, 2013 7:37:16 AM
The Battle had left Barratore alive, which was always a positive thing, and hungry, which he looked to remedy. Some of The People had died, but they had died defending their homes and in battle. Now was a time to celebrate life, the ones still living and the lives of those now gone. Barratore finds a large melon and moves to Harvest. "The giants blazed a trail even i can follow. Darkness is coming. We did not search the island in the direction they have come from. Another Beastlord might lie there." He hands her the sweet ripe melon. "Celebrate and learn the lives of the fallen tonight."
Barratore, having said far more than he thought he would when we walked over turns to and finds Brom. Handing the man a drink he holds his aloft, "To another night."
Hert AC 27+3+1 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 19/55 CMD 16(15ff) d20+8=28 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday August 12th, 2013 4:21:03 PM
Even after the battle, Hert has a lot of work to do. First, he finds his backpack, takes out some bandages and takes care of the wounds he cannot cure completely yet. Cleaning every wound on every injured adventurer, and then applying an appropriate bandage takes a lot of time and effort. He barely finds time to attend to catfolk burial to send a prayer to Gargul that their journey to the other side is calm and safe.
When Harvest Moon decides to go scout for Greenskins, Hert shakes his head in disbelief.
"What!? You can't be serious! We've been barely saved today, we are half dead, exhausted, and now we are supposed to take on more of their forces? Impossible! I'm not going there! I have so much work to do here! I have rituals to perform, I have wounds to tend, I absolutely have to send my prayers today!" - he keeps talking and talking in a high-pitched voice. In a short while, he calms down though.
"Listen... We're not winning anything by going today. It is unwise and stupid. Are you willing to risk so much to gain so little? I am not."
OOC: Hert uses Long-Term Care to double HP regeneration rate for: Brom(OK), Barratore(OK), Harvest Moon(FAIL), Edson(OK) and himself(FAIL)
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al Monday August 12th, 2013 4:40:00 PM
The melon looks delicious and Harvest Moon accepts it gratefully.
"Oo thtay!" With a mouthful of melon, she points at the other League Adventurers. "I koh."
"Oth pftbthhh bthepnfff ... " With her eyes full of the need to speak, she chews in silence until the mouthful of melon is gone.
"You stay. I will go. I will not fight them," she says at last. "If they wish to flee, they may go. But they may not take with them the things of the camp. I will follow. I will watch. I will return later."
"Eat. Drink." She shoo's the League Adventurers away. "I will return soon." And Harvest Moon strikes out on the trail of the Green Skins. This time, however, she has a slice of melon.
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Survival for Tracking: 20
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al d20+15=29 ; d20+11=13 ; Monday August 12th, 2013 4:43:24 PM
OoC: Adding ...
Perception 29 Stealth 13
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Monday August 12th, 2013 6:52:22 PM
checking in
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday August 12th, 2013 8:03:25 PM
As the adrenaline fades .... Peza takes stock of the voices ringing about .... they all point to Harvest ..
" what ?? your going to run after them ??? nooo please don't ... if something happens you'll be too far away to help ... its too dangerous " but the strong willed girl seems to have her mind made up already ...
Sound advice from the rest of the band isnt taken by Harvest ... so Peza watches as her friend head off
Turning her attention to those remaining ... she joins Hert .... assisting him ... applying bandages to the wounded ... a skill that is much needed as this past battle has shown ... something the ranger plans on changing ....
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Monday August 12th, 2013 11:18:06 PM
Brom takes the drink from his minotaur friend. "To another night." He says before taking a drink. "To winning the Gods favor this battle and to grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Gods intended a more divine means of consumption. Let's give praise to... BEER." With that said Brom chugs his drink.
"Ahh...let her go." Brom says aloud as Harvest wants to trudge off into the darkness at dusk. "She wants to meet Gargul, that is her choice. Sides," he says turning to the half-elf, "always said you had a bit of the rager in you. Seems it comes out after a fight. I get that. But we're all tired and half-dead, some of us, and those orcs'll wait til mornin'. So, get over here and drink with me and Barratore.
Funeral rites - DM Mark Monday August 12th, 2013 11:54:01 PM
Harvest Moon is not satisfied with the victory and informs the others of her intention to hunt down the enemy camp in search of answers. Gerox agrees that it is a good idea, but rest is needed first. Edson is more vocal, admonishing Harvest's headstrong attitude. Barratore tells Harvest to sit and celebrate before taking some wine and toasting with Brom. Edson has his hands full tending wounds when he hears harvest's plan, and makes sure everyone knows of disapproval. Likewise Peza disapproves and asks Harvest to stay. Brom is dismissive of the plan but recommends harvest stay and drink.
There is no convincing Harvest Moon. She is determined to find answers and melon in hand walks into the darkness. The others were right. There was no subtly from the orcs this day. A trail has been carved, trampled and uprooted in the haste to destroy The People. Harvest makes her way silently through the night.
The catfolk eat and drink and begin to tell stories of those who have fallen and many tell of glimpses of battle seen from the hut. This will be a story passed down through the generations.
Gerox confirms the Large Ettin is dead and begins the task of looting it and the other corpses. The Giant is well armoured and his weapons are of a high quality, unlike the rest. He was clearly an impressive and cruel leader, and he appears to be the only corpse not bearing the two headed coat of arms.
Loot from the corpses:
2x +1 Flails 1x large size breastplate 1x Feather Token, Whip 1x Ishgaran Headband of Intelligence 1x potion of invisibility 1x potion of fly 6x short bow 3x short sword 6x flail 10X falchion
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al Tuesday August 13th, 2013 7:30:40 AM
It cannot be far. It must be within a day.
Harvest Moon produced a holy light to guide her through the dark hours of dusk, then extinguished it as the moon and stars came out to guide her. She follows the tracks. Would the tracks of the fleeing Green Skins follow the same path that the League Adventurers had used to arrived here? Would it take the fork back to their camp? Or would the fleeing Green Skins, with their leaders gone, now flee to a different place?
She would fight the pain and the weariness. She would find the camp.
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Survival for Tracking: 20 Perception 29 Stealth 13
Please tell me if you need any other rolls.
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Hert AC 27+3+1 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 19/55 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday August 13th, 2013 1:54:14 PM
Hert is visibly troubled with Harvest Moon's departure. To get himself distracted, he starts fixing his armor, polishing scratches away and removing dents.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 28/64Character Sheet Tuesday August 13th, 2013 5:38:16 PM
Barratore stands troubled, his eyes watching the darkness into which Harvest has vanished. He wanted very much to go after the small girl. From Brom he expected it. The human warrior was willing to go off on his own and so why not let another if they wished to. The others upset him and to them snorted and with a grunt trotted off after the woman. She was not Brom and couldn't take of herself as he could and now she is wounded where before he was not.
Barratore puts more speed into his step to close with her.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday August 13th, 2013 8:36:05 PM
Shaking her head as Barratore followsin Harvests tracks ..
to the rest she adds " we need to stay together ... we need to rest and restore our magics .... the tracks are not difficult to follow ... they made no effort to hide their tracks ... they just ran for their lives ... once their leader fell ... i'm staying the night ... i urge you to stay too .... we'll leave in the morning " as Peza says her peace
The ranger joins the catfolk in telling stories ... after she has helped Hert in his healing efforts
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Tuesday August 13th, 2013 9:25:38 PM
"Great, Harvests stupidity will now get Barratore killed." Edson says as he shakes his head no to some food offered. "Peza, since your our defacto leader, I think you need to advise her. She needs to know shes not only putting her life, but now others lives in danger."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Tuesday August 13th, 2013 9:48:32 PM
Gerox lugs the loot to the main group and tells them that some of it is magic but they would have to get it identified (roleplaying here) before they knew the true value. He isn't real concerned with Harvest and Barratore going off to track the orcs. They were both smart enough to track the others and not get into trouble.
He hopes.
After listening to some stories, Gerox can soon be found curled up in a small ball, his head on his arm and soft snores whistling out of his nose.
Funeral rites - DM Mark Wednesday August 14th, 2013 12:26:11 AM In the valley: The celebration of the departed's lives continues long into the night. You eat your fill and drink deeply. Whether concerned for Barratore or angry at Harvest, you take the time needed to rest and relax. The catfolk continue to wait on you bringing mats and cushions to aid in your comfort. Gerox takes the chance to have a sleep, exhausted from battle.
Young Mother sits with you and asks, "We, The People, wish to rrrepay your kindness. Is there anything we can do, or offer in rrreturn?"
In the jungle, the mighty jungle: The Orc trail is easy to spot in the moonlight, and follows the familiar path that took you to the Valley. Barratore catches up with Harvest at the crossroads, and the two warriors head down the right hand fork into the unknown.
After a short while they find the putrid campsite, from the outskirts Harvest can see the cowardly goblins lying down haphazardly between the tents. A small mound smoulders in a pit in the centre of the camp as if the fire had been poorly prepared, ash and embers are being blown about in the breeze.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al Wednesday August 14th, 2013 8:11:39 AM
"Shoo. No. You go." Those were the things that she had said at first upon noticing that Barratore Steelwind had followed her. But, in the end, there was little that she could do to force him to return without returning herself. She could most certainly outrun him. But she could not leave him alone in the darkness. And, in the end, it was comforting to have his presence. This, despite the fact that he was too big to hide well.
"It is not so far from this camp to the village," whispers Harvest Moon to Barratore Steelwind. "They stopped here. As though they did not think we would follow. That is foolish."
Then Harvest Moon tips her head to one side as though, in doing so, she could see the scene from a different and more revealing angle. "Are they asleep?" she asks of the goblin bodies, as though speaking to both herself, Barratore Steelwind and no one in particular. "Or are they slain?"
Harvest Moon crouches in the darkness, remaining very still. Quietly she watches the camp for the signs of the restless movement common in those who sleep.
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Perception: 25 (Taking 20)
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Wednesday August 14th, 2013 1:50:56 PM
Edson just smiles to Young mother. " I don't need anything but thank you." He waits for the return of Harvest and Barratore, but he doesn't expect them coming back.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Wednesday August 14th, 2013 4:41:33 PM
Gerox stirs in his sleep dreaming about a huge axe descending upon his small body. He shudders in his sleep
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday August 14th, 2013 9:33:15 PM
the adrenaline rush of battle has passed and Peza Joins the celebrating catfolk ... eating and drinking .. her thoughts of Harvest and Barratore nag at her fears with a quick prayer to Waard " may Waards good luck keep you safe "
When young mother speaks of repaying them Peza replies " no need to repay us .... your friendship and kindness is all we ask " smiles Peza warmly
as the night deepens ... the raven haired girl finally surrenders to sleep ....
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Wednesday August 14th, 2013 10:02:19 PM
Brom sees Barratore run off after Harvest. "Dang woman's always in a rush, running here, running there. I don't understand it. Now she's got Barratore doin' it too." He shakes his head and takes another drink.
Brom's response to Young Mother is "Whatever you wish to give will more than enough to repay us."
Brom drinks for a while before retiring to bed. He keeps some beer near because he's likely to be very sore when he wakes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 28/64Character Sheet d20+3=11 ; Wednesday August 14th, 2013 10:49:27 PM
Barratore looks, almost scowls, at Harvest when she first shoos him. He snorts and pulls his bow and gestures for her to take point. Barratore follows her lead, fairly closely due to the darkness and comes to a stop just behind her left shoulder and scans the camp with her.
"I do not know" he says to her question and he puts an arrow to his bow, though he does not draw it back. The fighter starts counting bodies and tents and looking for signs of equipment big enough for the giants
perception 11
Funeral rites - DM Mark Thursday August 15th, 2013 10:50:53 PM in-valley
Some continue, or succumb to slumber while the notion of repayment if rejected outright.
Young Mother thanks you again for your kindness and respondsI believe Motherrr may have a different view. There is a sacred treasure here in the valley which she intends you to have. She will tell you more come morning, i am sure."
ex-valley
"Shoo. No. You go." Harvest tells Barratore and receives a snort and a push to continue. They watch the still goblins from the trees but fail to see any movement. The moonlight is glinting in the sand, as if it was damp.
Barratore counts the goblins - ten lie still, the same number that fled the battle. There are half a dozen medium tents and one large tent. Rows of makeshift cots lie off to one side.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Thursday August 15th, 2013 10:54:33 PM
Normally the promise of a treasure would stir Edson, but he is still visibly annoyed and angry. He moves away from the group to collect his own thoughts.
Hert AC 27+3+1 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 19/55 CMD 16(15ff) Friday August 16th, 2013 2:51:23 AM
For some time Hert watches the darkness, waiting for Harvest and Barratore to return, but as the time passes, he finds himself slowly falling asleep. He sleeps on the grass, wrapped in his own cloak till the day comes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 28/64Character Sheet 2d8+3=8 ; d20-1=9 ; Friday August 16th, 2013 7:07:29 AM
"Those ten will continue to flee at first light." Barratore draws a potion from his Haversack. "Do we need to stop them?" If Harvest says yes Barratore drinks the potion [CMW healed 8 not in header in case we don't do this]
He will then begin advancing slowly [Stealth 9]
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al d20+15=18 ; d20+11=16 ; Friday August 16th, 2013 8:07:13 AM
"Yes. We must go, Barratore Steelwind." The voice of Harvest Moon is quiet and grim. "The goblins will flee no more." She rises and begins a slow quiet descent into the camp. "They have been slain," she says. "All of them."
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Perception: 18 Stealth: 16
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Friday August 16th, 2013 7:28:59 PM
Edson continues waiting for the return of Harvest and Barratore. He watches the treeline, not averting his gaze.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Friday August 16th, 2013 10:45:14 PM
Gerox sleeps the night through, wakes ands glances around. He rises and looks to see if Harvest and Barratore have come back.
Funeral rites - DM Mark Sunday August 18th, 2013 1:38:00 AM
Harvest and Barratore enter the camp and find that the goblins have indeed been slain. The blood covered floor is almost dry, the goblins have been dead for a few hours. Whoever killed them was swift and brutal. The goblin's weapons are sheathed and none fled. Apart from the smoldering fire, which appears to contain papers the camp appears otherwise untouched.
A search of the camp uncovers many small pouches of gold among the cots and a larger cache in the large tent. A total of 4000 gp is recovered.
In the valley the warriors rest. Catfolk continuously bring water to bathe your wounds and offer drinks. If you were paying attention you might notice that the buckets, bowls, jars and various containers of water are being stockpiled near the central fire.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Sunday August 18th, 2013 10:15:51 AM
Brom continues to sleep...<snore><snore>.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al d20+15=16 ; Sunday August 18th, 2013 9:53:44 PM
"It is good that we came soon, Barratore Steelwind," says Harvest Moon amidst the camp of dead mercenaries. "These Green Skins cannot but have arrived before they were slain." She kneels near the ashes of the fire. Papers. Burned.
"Can you tell the weapons that slew the Green Skins, Barratore Steelwind?" I wish to search the tracks. Perhaps they will tell me how many slew the Green Skins. Then, I think that we should, perhaps, return to the village."
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Survival 16 (To determine how many killed the goblins)
Day's Spells 0-Level: Guidance, Light, Virtue, Create Water 1-Level: Produce Flame, uMagic Fang, Obscuring Mist, uEntangle(d)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 36/64Character Sheet Sunday August 18th, 2013 10:57:16 PM
With little else to do unless Harvest redirects him, Barratore gathers the gold and tents. "Can you tell what killed them Harvest?" She had said they were dead and had been so for a few hours. Were they so far behind the goblins or were they dead before the attack? The numbers are the same as from those who fled, so they somehow put a lot of distance between them Perhaps it was his fault, Harvest was much more fleet of hoof than he. The thought that he might be the cause of the mystery remaining as such sat like soured milk in his stomach. A feeling he did not care for at all.
Having gathered all he could think to gather, the minotaur moves to Harvest and drops down to her level on one knee. "Sorry Harvest. You were right I should have shoo'd" apology made, Barratore grabs the tents and heads out.
OoC didn't refresh before posting so I didn't see Harvests.
Barratore shakes his head, "I do not have any skills in such things. " He can see the obvious and so Barratore would stoop down and look at a few of them.
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al d20+4=24 ; Monday August 19th, 2013 8:19:52 AM
OoC: Looks like Barratore and I must have cross posted. Here's a Heal check 24 to see if Harvest Moon can determine How the goblins were killed in addition to How Many did the killing.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Monday August 19th, 2013 4:46:32 PM
Not sure what the timeline is here. If it is still night, I am asleep, if day rolls around, then I am awake and can start making actions.
Hert AC 27+3+1 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 19/55 CMD 16(15ff) Monday August 19th, 2013 5:31:55 PM
Hert's sleep is uneasy. The night is dark and cold, and the wounds still hurt a lot. He shifts a lot, mumbling things and sweating.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Monday August 19th, 2013 9:11:00 PM
Brom's sleep is restless. His body aches from his wounds. Bruised ribs, partially healed hashes and punctures all prevent a restful sleep despite the consumption of alcohol.
Moving right along - DM Mark Monday August 19th, 2013 9:45:04 PM
Barratore and Harvest examine the wounds on the Goblins. The cuts are clean and precise, as if made by a very sharp blade -- or blades. There are some footprints -- shoe prints to be precise in the camp, but no tracks to follow. Whoever killed the goblins did not want to be followed.
Harvest looks at the remains of the papers which appear to be letters, written in common and by an elegant hand. There is not much left but patches of text referring to the valley, payment and timeframes survived. No names are seen but a mark is visible among the ashes -- Three vertical bars, embossed in gold leaf.
Finding little more of interest Barratore and Harvest make their way back to the valley, no urgency in their step as they are weary. The first hints of dawn are lighting the sky when they arrive and find their friends resting.
The people have been gathering water from a pond near the rear of the valley and have surrounded the fire with containers. They now sit around the fire, heads bowed as in meditation.
Young mother moves to greet Barratore and Harvest. "Welcome back frrriends. Please sit and rest, mother is awake and the ritual is about to start".
Young mother quickly moves between the remaining League Adventurers and wakes them gently before returning to the ruined keep. Soon, Young mother exits, supporting Mother. A heavily bandaged TB follows behind, having emerged from the keep for the first time since the battle began hours earlier. The trio approach the fire and Young mother and TB take place among the other catfolk.
Mother looks tired but stands on her own. She similes at the League adventures and raises her hands to the sky. "Friends, you have come to aid The People in our darkest hour and saved us from the greenskin horde. In gratitude we offer to you a sacred treasure. Brothers. Sisters. Extinguish the flames.[/b]
The People stand and grab the many containers of water and tip them onto the flames. Smoke and steam rise into the darkness. When the hissing of steam stops TB wades into the mud and begins sifting through the ash, retrieving a blackened object. He returns it to Mother after polishing it slightly.
Mother Steps forward and presents it to you as the first rays of sun creep into the valley. "Please accept this with our gratitude. The Stone of Hrrerricko.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Monday August 19th, 2013 9:47:57 PM
With minimal sleep Edson awakes, yawns and stretches.
Ooc: dont know.if they make it back before dawn
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday August 19th, 2013 11:22:08 PM
Exhausted from the battle Peza slumbers peacfully .... nothing much catches her notice ... dreams flutter through her head ....
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al Tuesday August 20th, 2013 8:20:49 AM
No sooner are they returned than they are whisked to a ritual. Harvest Moon shares a look with Barratore Steelwind. What is this about? In her magic haversack she has the bits of letters from the fire. They have the news from the camp. But that must wait.
It is good to see the Mother up and about. TB as well. Harvest Moon watches as the curious ritual proceeds. When TB emerges from the ashes with the stone, she creeps forward on all fours, sniffing with curiosity at what this must be. "Stone of Hrrerricko ... " she echoes in a whisper.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 d20+5=16 ; Tuesday August 20th, 2013 11:13:47 AM
Gerox steps forward and accepts the stone. He turns it over examining it and asks, "Mother, thank you for this kind gift but payment isn't necessary. We gladly came to your aid and would do so in the future. This is what friends do for each other If this is important to your people, please keep it. If you insist, then know we will be honored to keep it (diplomacy 16) and use it to help others if that is its function."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 36/64Character Sheet Tuesday August 20th, 2013 5:23:39 PM
Barratore drops the tents and gold that he had carried back. the bits of paper Harvest found were interesting and perhaps someone back in Rum would recognize the sigil or perhaps they could look it up. But right now he wanted a bed and as The People pour out he knows that is no going to happen. The goblins had been killed fast and relatively clean. Barratore shares with Harvest on the return that perhaps the same person she chased at the Ferry was responsible.
Ceremony and mysticysm always had Barratores attention. Few strode about with more superstitious beliefs than the fighter from the Starlight clan. Gerox takes the rock and finds Barratore's ample frame right on top of him to have a look as well. He's about to interrupt Gerox's offer of giving it back with a sturdy smack in the head, but holds off long enough to hear the rest of his words and his rising hand simply settles back into place. "What magic is on Gerox?"
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday August 20th, 2013 10:45:11 PM
Watching as young mother escorts mother .. along with TB .... Peza smiles .... glad to see them recovering ....
Taking a seat she listens as mother speaks ... as the water douses the fire ... Peza gasps at the honor that the catfolk is presenting them with ...
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Tuesday August 20th, 2013 10:59:25 PM
Edson watches as Barratore and Harvest return. He doesn't say anything, just watches. When mother offers the stone he just keeps quiet and stays to himself. He lets the others handle it.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Wednesday August 21st, 2013 1:01:30 AM
Brom continues to sleep.
Moving right along - DM Mark Wednesday August 21st, 2013 1:56:37 AM "Mother that came before, told the story of the Herricko Stone. It was a gift from Herricko to The People and it bestowed its bearer with the power of Good Fortune. It was given to our hunters who made the best kills, and our healers when remedies were failing. The Stone was a blessing but brought about jealousy among those who were not favoured by is power. A fight erupted among two hunters claiming the stone was theirs to use and blood was shed.
Mother that came before, cast the stone into the flames until such time as a spirit worthy of its blessing was among the People. My friends, I believe you are all worthy! -- KUUUUUUUUUU!!!" Mother lets out the distinctive cry of The People, and the call is matched by all in attendance. It is a glorious sound that echoes through the valley and across the island.
Knowledge Arcana DC20 (or other identify methods) Highlight to display spoiler: {Mother is describing a Stone of Good Luck (Luckstone)}
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 d20+9=15 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2013 8:06:54 AM
Gerox rolls the stone in his hand and something is almost there but slips away. He sighs and then looks up at Mother, "We thank you for this gift. We will use it for the good of all in our fight against evil like we saw last night."
He slips the stone into his pocket and steps back but continues, "We still have to figure out why someone was trying to drive you from your lands or just plain kill you off. We have killed the leader's henchman but we still don't know who hired them. I think that should be our next task. We need to pour over those papers that Harvest and Barratore found last night and see if we can learn anything important. Maybe head back to Rum for some expert fixer advice."
Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF17; CMD 24; HP HP 27/34) - Al Wednesday August 21st, 2013 8:29:32 AM
Harvest Moon gazes upon the stone. That it came from the fire is a thing of miracles. Within the mind of Harvest Moon come words from a different gift giving long ago. A wise man once gave the gift of the claw of a bear and he said, "Use it well... or sell to curio trader. Either way, says much about you."
They were very strange and mystic words then to a younger Harvest Moon. Even now, she is unsure as to exactly what they meant.
"Thank you," are the words that come to Harvest Moon. "But the danger to the people, I think is not past." She shows everyone the scraps of paper from the fire, laying them out for all to touch and to see. Then she speaks of what she and Barratore Steelwind found at the camp of the Green Skins.
"I think that it must be the one who slew the Green Skins in the camp was watching the battle. This one knew that the Green Skins had failed even before they returned in defeat. This one, perhaps, had already burned these papers by that time."
"Barratore Steelwind thinks that, perhaps, this may have been the same one that we pursued to the ferry."
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 3d6=9 ; 3d6=11 ; 3d6=6 ; Wednesday August 21st, 2013 10:21:39 AM
Hert wakes up as the first beams of the sun touch him. He performs his morning ritual, praying for about an hour to Gargul, and joins the others. As soon as all the adventurers are together, blessing of Gargul covers them, healing most of their wounds.
He is mildly interested in the stone, examining it for some seconds, but forgetting about it the moment Gerox takes it.
"Barratore is probably right. - agrees Hert as he joins the conversation: "But either way, we seem to have no other way to find him but to study those papers."
OOC: Hert heals everyone for 26 hp.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday August 21st, 2013 9:56:15 PM
"We thank all of the peoples ... it is a gift we take with honor . ... and use it in helping make the valley and island of rum a safer place for all "
"Now lets have a look at those papers and see what we can piece together "
Peza will help study the papers ... adding her insights into what she can glean
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Wednesday August 21st, 2013 10:17:47 PM
Edson thanks Hert for the healing and Mother for the luck stone. He never heard of one before but it sounded like an item that could help them. "Anyone know what it does."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 15, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 22/64 (34/76 Raged); Wednesday August 21st, 2013 10:40:24 PM
Brom wakes with the shout of Mother. He grabs his sword in alarm until he realizes that the shouts were not an attack, but from the ceremony. He sits quietly and watches.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Thursday August 22nd, 2013 7:50:42 AM
Barratore listens to Mother's story of the stone from his spot over Gerox's shoulder, while the gnome looks it over. He stands at the conclusion of the tale and with a small bow of respect thanks mother and all The People for the additional trust of friendship. Settling back down, he turns to Hert, "I agree. Rum has resources we can use. I don't think we should show anyone until we run down everything that we can. This smells of inside job."
Barratore wants to get head out back to Rum after breakfast. He's feeling the night's activities though as well. "Hert, can you give me a pick me up?"
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al d20+6=20 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=10 ; Thursday August 22nd, 2013 8:55:09 AM
There is time now. Time to contemplate the symbol. Three vertical bars, embossed in gold leaf. Where is that from?
She has tried to read as much as she can. She had tried her best to collect lore from all places and on all subjects. The problem comes, finds Harvest Moon, in attempting to recall it.
She stares at the symbol upon one of the pieces of paper rescued from the ashes in the camp. She looks up only as the silver light of healing washes over her, giving a smile to Hert of Gargul.
Three vertical bars, embossed in gold leaf.
Where from does the symbol come?
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Knowledge Local 20 Knowledge History 26 Knowledge Nobility 10
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Thursday August 22nd, 2013 5:40:51 PM
checking in
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Thursday August 22nd, 2013 8:47:24 PM
Hert thinks a bit before agreeing to help Barratore.
"Let me think for a moment." - he says, rubbing his chin: "Gargul certainly wouldn't be delighted to waste time on something so trivial. I guess I could make some herbal tea or something. Let me see..."
He rummages thought his backpack and gets a couple of dried herbs, giving them to Barratore.
"Just add those to boiling water, wait for two minutes and drink. Should help."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Thursday August 22nd, 2013 8:49:59 PM
"I'll head to rum with you Barratore. Might be smart to stock up on some things before er go any further."
Moving right along - DM Mark Thursday August 22nd, 2013 11:33:39 PM
DM ooc: Sorry guys. Had a a death in the family so have been tied up.
~~~
The gift from The People is accepted although its exact power remains a mystery. Edson goes as far as to call it a lucky stone, however this must be just a guess based on Mother's story.
The mood is happy given the circumstances and the call is made that they should return to Rum, - after breakfast of course.
The people light a small fire and prepare eggs and cured meats for your breakfast. Friut is collected and fresh water drawn.
Harvest Moon examines the burnt papers as breakfast is prepared. She shows the others the symbol embossed in the corner. Young Mother confirms it matches the symbol worn by the messenger who visited them before the greenskins first arrived.
Harvest has a nagging memory... where has she seen this symbol? In the books she has studied? No... In rum... At the rally in the cesspools.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Thursday August 22nd, 2013 11:55:11 PM
With return to Rum is the concensus .... Peza enjoys the morning meal .. tasting a bit of everyting ....
Aas Harvests infomation comes forth .... " In Rum ?? yes we saw those symbols from the protesters .. wow that is an intresting twist ... somebody or group of someone's is making a hugh effort to twist Rum into something nasty ... we should return a nd relay all what we can to Captain Theringer "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Friday August 23rd, 2013 7:26:34 AM
Gerox partakes in a full breakfast packing away some fresh fruit for the journey back. He talks to as many of the catfolk as possible letting them know if they need the groups aid in the future, to not hesitate to ask. When he gets to TB (third brother) he will give the young warrior a hug as well as Young Mother. He will bow graciously to Mother and then stride over to the group and say, "It is time to tackle this issue back at Rum, lets get marching. We have a report to give. Shame we don't still have the talking rock!"
Gerox will summon a horse and mount up so he can more easily stay with the group.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Friday August 23rd, 2013 8:23:34 AM
Yes. There is much to think upon. "Please do not hesitate to call upon us soon," Harvest Moon says to both Mother and Young Mother. "You are friends to us, and we care for your well-being."
"I think," says Harvest Moon, as Gerox Shale mentions his regrets to the loss of the Telestone, "I will see to hiring a trader to travel between the People and Rum. It is not so far. We went from Rum to the Valley in one day. Maybe ... " she muses, ideas forming in her head. "Messengers."
"Will you ask Fixer Torian Silverleaf of the powers of the Good Fortune Stone, Gerox Shale," she asks the gnome of the stone with which he is charged with holding. "Perhaps he is not so busy now that much of the building is complete."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Friday August 23rd, 2013 3:10:06 PM
OOC: Mark sorry for you're loss.
Brom gathers his things the next morning. He was looking forward to getting back to Rum, and getting the information to those with the knowledge and ability to look into the attack. There was something about the quiet beauty of the hidden valley that made Brom want to come back...soon.
"Shall we." He says.
Brom bows to Mother and the rest of the clan and waves as he moves out of the village and back towards Rum.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Friday August 23rd, 2013 7:40:34 PM
Edson packs up his belongings and says his good byes with everyone else. Where as everyone hugged and promised to return, Edson just gave them a nervous wave. Once ready to go, before anyone else has the chance he runs ahead to scout, not waiting for someone to offer to do it. He wanted to be alone anyway.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Friday August 23rd, 2013 8:09:21 PM
Barratore eats, drinks and eats quite a bit more. With a very skeptical and quizzical look at Hert and the humans tea, he nods and takes a sip. The fighter swallows and makes a face. "It tastes like, like, well I like how i imagine leaves do. " Barratore looks again at the liquid and to the cleric. With a deep breath, he slams the liquid. It was no better fast.
Slathering his tongue about in hopes the air cools it and somehow removes the taste he shakes his head a bit. "Yeth, much betta now than you Hert."
Barratore gets his gear left in the main lodge and heads for home with the rest
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Sunday August 25th, 2013 9:21:36 PM
peeking in :-)
Moving right along - DM Mark Sunday August 25th, 2013 11:01:52 PM
Peza also remembers seeing the symbol now. Is she right? Is some unseen hand manipulating the people of Rum?
Barratore experiances Tea for the first, and likely last time before you all gather your belongings and make your farewells.
The going is easy and weather is fine. Even the bugs stay away. You reach the shore without incidnet and Adva Carlin summons the ferry to welcome you. "Welcome back my friends"
You make quick time back to Rum City, Its impressive city gates before you.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Monday August 26th, 2013 8:21:04 AM
It was a good idea of Peza's, to present the burnt paper with the symbols still upon them to Captain Sal Theringer. That is why she is the leader.
Harvest Moon follows along, but for reasons aside from that as well. It would most certainly be good to hear the things that he knows of the symbol. But also there is another thing of which she would speak to him. Of which she would gain his advice.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Monday August 26th, 2013 5:55:04 PM
Edson follows with the group to meet with the Captain. "Barry when this is done, lets get drunk on me." Edson spent his whole life in a city, but for some reason he always got antsy in one.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday August 26th, 2013 9:29:59 PM
Reaching the comfort of the new impressive gates to the city " wow this place is growing sooo fast "
"maybe too fast .... the island is being overrun .... we should approach Captain Theringer and see if the Fixers are trying to set some guide lines for the new explorers "
Once Peza meets the Captain ... she will give an indepth report of their mission and the battle ... " it was close ... we almost lost half the band ... we'll have to stock up on some healing potions and other magics ... the loot we found should help with that ... at least that is what i will do with my share "
Adding her fears and opinions on the rush to overrun the island ... " the catfolk need some extra legal protection that only the governing fixers can do .... please strongly recommend some protections for them .. and any other possible peoples we come across "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Monday August 26th, 2013 10:54:55 PM
Barrratore enters the city and gives a wry smile to Edson at his suggestion. "I'll drink with you Short Round, but I won't get drunk, well too drunk. Not black out drunk. Unbecoming." Barratore has nothing to add to a report and if Peza doesn't need him, he informs her of his plan to retire at the compound for a bit before getting along into the night with Edson.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Monday August 26th, 2013 11:50:05 PM
Gerox just nods emphatically with Peza on the purchase of healing potions. He says to the Captain, "I was one of the ones almost lost! A very uncomfortable experience I must say."
(ooc how much loot do we get? Come on Al, I know you already have it figured!)
Moving right along - DM Mark Tuesday August 27th, 2013 6:58:45 AM
You make your way through the gates with a call of WLA, let 'em pass from the guards. It appears you have made a name for yourselves and are easily recognised. Fame can be a good thing at times.
You ignore the many shop fronts and street vendors selling luxury wares from across the Wold as you pass through the affluent parts of town on your way to The WLA compound. You meet with Captain Theringer in his office. The room is sparsely furnished, sporting an impressive writing desk, a which the captain sits and an armour and weapon stand.
Captain Theringer listens to your report, his brow furrowed. A patrol found the orc corpses outside of town. I had a feeling you fellows had a hand in it. Few in these parts will slay a horde then prepare them for the afterlife. But killing giants? That must have been an experience.
He opens a drawer in his desk and retrieves a small pouch. He slowly unites the bag, deep in thought, and empties the contents onto the desk. Several small golden objects clatter onto the desk. They are all the same and disconcertingly familiar - the three bar symbol.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Tuesday August 27th, 2013 8:17:02 AM
To interrupt would be rude and was unnecessary. So she does not, waiting for Captain Sal Theringer to speak of where he captured the symbols, and his thoughts as to what they are.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Tuesday August 27th, 2013 9:29:29 AM
Brom recounts their steps on the way back to Rum. The trek through the forest, the ferry and his swim, and the fight outside Rum. At each point, Brom relived the fight. Each swing, each cut or stab, and each foes he fell went through his mind as if he was reliving the events of the last few days. He wanted to learn from each of the mistakes or successes.
"You mind if I get in on this drink party?" He says to Edson.
"We got lucky. Wasn't sure we were gonna make it. Wardd was with us for sure, and Gargul didn't want us."
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday August 27th, 2013 11:25:15 AM
Hert journeys back in silence. He is mostly absorbed in his thoughts, covered by his gray cloak, carrying his armor on his back.
He decides to stay silent as the Captain speaks. The three bar symbol appears to be important, it is best to collect every bit of information possible.
OOC: I am kind of busy lately, that's why I'll be missing posts sometimes.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Tuesday August 27th, 2013 9:14:33 PM
Gerox steps forward and up on his tip toes. He reaches forward and pokes one of the golden disks and looks up at the Captain. "I don't think this is going to be good. Can you tell us whose symbol this is for Captain?"
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday August 27th, 2013 9:22:45 PM
Nodding as the symbols clatter onto the desk ... " well they certainly have been busy .... whoever they are .... have you any infomation on them ? "
" wonder what the symbols represent ? ... "
Peza sits back ... waiting for the captains response .... all the while thinking whoever is behind the three bar symbols is certainly powerful and has a long reach to be able put all these pieces together and orcestra them effectively
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) HUGE AC: 18 (T 15 FF 14), CMD: 25; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Tuesday August 27th, 2013 10:20:16 PM
Barratore stows his gear at his bunk, taking off his armor and buffing it. His blade gets placed on a hanger on the wall at the side of his bunk. Clothing is draped across the foot and Barratore stretches back with a deep relieving sigh. "You're pretty much right on those accounts Brom and you didn't really think you could avoid NOT going did you?" The last added with a chuckle. The minotaur lets a deep yawn roll out, "Now I need my beauty sleep, wake me for dinner."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Tuesday August 27th, 2013 10:46:30 PM
Edson hangs out in the office watching the discussion about the odd symbols that they found. He digs at his finger nails with his kukhri while listening. When Brom asks about the drinking party Edson smiles. "As if you had to ask."
Moving right along - DM Mark Wednesday August 28th, 2013 8:00:01 PM
Captain Theringer slams his fist down intuit he desk in frustration, sending the small badges flying.
They make no sense. I have sent word to all WLA outposts trying to find out their origin, but no one has a clue as to its origins. No known organization or religion or historical reference. How could they infiltrate our city so quickly without anyone knowing who they are.
These have all been collected in the last week. We noticed some of the ringleaders of the recent unrest were wearing them. They could have been around for months but no one has made the link.
I fear we are missing something. Something big.
Rest up. Eat, drink and have some fun. Report back tomorrow.
Oh, There is a festival starting Tomorrow to celebrate the completion of all planned works for the City. There are a few events planned, so dust off your WLA badges and make yourselves seen. You are all celebrities after your exploits with Nathanial Mortlock were published in yesterday's newspapers.
Captain Theringer manages a half smile and waves you from his office.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday August 28th, 2013 9:44:02 PM
A little shocked that Captain Theringer was frustrasted .... this thing must be big ... to cause so much distruption in the newly built city so quickly ... whoever is behind the symbols must be powerfulindeed ... cannot be just one person ... must be a secret cabel of foes .....
Picking up one of the symbols Peza pockets it ... " might come in handy if we need to infiltrate or impersonate one of them " pipes in the girl
"A festival ?? sweet ... i get to wear my fashionable cloak ... by waard we could use some rest and fun "
"whoa we made the papers ?? what did they say ?. we're celebtrities ..going to be tough to sneak around now "
The ranger looks for a copy of yesterdays newspaper .... very intrested to see what they say .... " jeez ..Scully is going to be big time jealous " laughs Peza
The raven haired girl
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Wednesday August 28th, 2013 10:46:25 PM
Edson looks up from his fingernails when the Captain hits the desk. He listens.for a few seconds more and when offered the chance to leave he does.
"Barry, Brom, I am dropping my gear off and then its time to have some fun. Anyone else coming?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Thursday August 29th, 2013 7:01:40 AM
Barratore wakes up for dinner and goes about cleaning his gear and washing himself off of the activity of the previous few days.Once that is done, he stows his arms and armor, throws on a tunic, eats and then finds Brom and Edson. "All right, I hear there is a festival tomorrow and we are starting early. Got coin burning holes in my pocket. Lets go, You're leading Short Round."
Barratore leaves weapons and armor and takes 20 sp and 20 gp for spending
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Thursday August 29th, 2013 7:56:15 AM
Another celebration in Rum. Seems like Rum had celebrations for just about anything. Now they would be some part of this. Taking out the pirate king had been lucrative but he didn't expect any notoriety.
Brom gets himself ready to head out for drinking. Like Edson and Barratore, he leaves his gear and oat of his money. He takes 20 gold coins. "Let's get this thing on."
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Thursday August 29th, 2013 2:43:46 PM
"Things that do not reveal themselves in their history or in their connections with peoples, can sometimes reveal themselves through their movements and territories," said Harvest Moon to Captain Sal Theringer. From her haversack she took her book of maps and turned to the page upon which she had sketched Rum. "Where was it that the symbols were found? Were they only in the Cesspools? Tell me the places, and I will mark them on the map. We will see if there is a pattern. We will then know where to search for these peoples."
Then, tipping her head to one side, Harvest Moon asks curiously, "Did you not capture any of these peoples with the symbol, Captain Sal Theringer?"
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Thursday August 29th, 2013 9:37:05 PM
checking in
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Thursday August 29th, 2013 10:26:34 PM
Gerox listens to the answers of Harvest's questions and then heads out into the compound. "I have some errands to run but I will meet you guys later. Where do you think you will be?" After he gets the answers, Gerox will head out into the city looking for a tailor. Time to get some new clothes he thinks.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Thursday August 29th, 2013 10:30:13 PM
OoC: Alright. Now that the battle is completely over, we really have to do some accounting.
1) Mark, was there any XP from the Ettin battle?
2) Could you list all of the loot? It came over the course of several different posts which would make it difficult for me to look up. As the module author, I figure you must have it all in one place.
Thanks.
Moving right along - DM Mark Thursday August 29th, 2013 11:16:44 PM
DM Note: no power so on my phone. Will post when all is back on line
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Thursday August 29th, 2013 11:44:37 PM
Edson was licking his chops at the drinking that he was planning. He got cleaned up and brought 20 gp with him.
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Friday August 30th, 2013 11:21:56 AM
Hert shrugs, drops off his armor weapons in the corner, wears his gray cloak, grabs some gold and follows Edson and others to the celebration.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Friday August 30th, 2013 9:23:08 PM
Secret groups and strange symbols were enough to give Brom a headache. Give him something tangible that he could split in two, that was something he could wrap his head around. Again as with other things, the barbarian would let the thinkers handle the thinking and the drinkers, counting himself among that group, would do the drinking.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Friday August 30th, 2013 10:29:32 PM
Edson smiled at Hert. "When we're dead we'll hopefully go to heaven, but tonight we raise some hell."
Rum City - DM Mark Friday August 30th, 2013 11:07:34 PM "We collected the symbols from the troublemakers we brought in for questioning. No one gave a straight answer. Most of them came from cesspool families although not all. if i remember correctly one was a merchant and one from the barbarian academy.
We released them all of course - its not illegal to possess this symbol."
Captain Theringer pulls out some papers and begins reading them, his back turned to you. ~~~~
You stow what gear and gold is not required for a night on the town and head to the The League. The Inn if full and many tired looking WLA'ers are spending their hard earned gold. A look to the bounty board shows it is clear of jobs, except some crude graffiti "DRINK BEER".
Hey look - its them!
The patrons turn your way in unison and a cheer s is raised. Men clear the way with a round of applause as a table quickly vacates for you. Fame has its benefits after all.
~~~~ If you do not go the The League please detail your actions.
Accounting- DM Mark Friday August 30th, 2013 11:16:11 PM OOC POST
Defence of the Valley 2x +1 Flails 1x large size breastplate 1x Feather Token, Whip 1x Ishgaran Headband of Intelligence 1x potion of invisibility 1x potion of fly 6x short bow 3x short sword 6x flail 10X falchion 4000gp 1x unidentified stone -- Stone of Hrrerricko
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Sunday September 1st, 2013 9:47:47 AM
Barratore looks down at Edson to take the lead, this was his turf and game. The fact that the symbols were part of some dark conspiracy, some plot against Rum or the rulers of it did not mean much to Barratore on any deeper level than it meant he was in the right place, to be an example of defending those who cannot defend themselves, and live the exciting stories he grew up with.
Barratore will follow Edson to the table and sit, "At least 2 tankards of ale and a large plate of meat" The fighter sets himself to relaxing and recalling the giant fight with more huberous and less fact.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Monday September 2nd, 2013 5:24:26 PM
Edson leads them to the table that was cleared for them. "Two drinks each, and some food. Just keep the drinks coming and there will be a good tip for you."
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Monday September 2nd, 2013 7:01:16 PM
Hert sits at the table with others. He refuses to drink beer, but enjoys the food, finally filling his stomach with a decent meal.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Monday September 2nd, 2013 9:35:08 PM
There many things to tend to. Her garden must be combed for weed plants. And the sea grasses that she placed out to dry must be brought in and pounded to a suppleness for clothing.
But, part of living with people is sharing things with them as well. Or so she has read. And so it is that Harvest Moon winds up in The League inn with the others. She takes three mugs, one of ale, one of mead and one of wine. She wrinkles her nose at the smell of the ale. The mead is sweet, but sticky and cloying. The wine has a bitterness, but it is the least objectionable of the three. She vows this time to not become drunken as she did when first drinking so many months ago.
Fun Times at "The league" - DM Mark Monday September 2nd, 2013 10:28:08 PM
The food and drink keep coming with the waitress pointing out which table of adventurers has paid each time. Many come over to congratulate you and listen to your latest adventure.
The corner table remains somber however and certainly does not buy you a round. Scully Swiftblayde and his band of "heroes" watch on with a scowl and hushed conversation. It appears they are still bitter about your recent encounters.
No one pays them much attention however, what with celebrities in their midst and as more drinks are consumed the singing inevitably starts. A drunken gnome hops up on a stool to serenade you with a limerick
This band are adventures true, They always know what to do. Killing orcs or vampires, Extinguishing fires, I don't want to fight them, do you?
The bar erupts in laughter and cheers as a bald headed dwarf tries his luck.
Explorin' the isle of Rum, These fellows have sure had some fun. We drink to their health, And mountains of wealth, Each time, an errand they run.
More cheers and a fresh round of drinks arrive at your table. All eyes move to you expectantly as no one else tries their hand at poetry. ~~~~~ Limerick challenge -- A hero point on offer for each character who tries his hand at a Rum themed limerick.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Monday September 2nd, 2013 11:41:21 PM
Brom walks in with the others. He takes his two mugs and slams them. "Two more! Brom is thirsty."
Brom stands with a mug of of brew in his hand he shouts out.
Vampires, orcs, giants - one head or two, with BAS in hand, Brom'll kick the $&@% out of you!
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 12:07:37 AM
"Drunk I plan to get tonight, Tommorow I'll be ready for a fight, The others willl deliver blow after blow, But if I wasn't so drunk, I'd probably be able to hit with my bow!!"
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 9:02:02 AM
The wages of liquor ravage the faculties. A sigh escapes the lips of Harvest Moon as the ragged meter of her fellow League Adventurers assault her senses. But ... and it is this thought that returns a soft smile to her face ... But, they are happy. They are happy and that is a good thing.
We return once again here to Rum, She said. It is home so to here we will come. But instead, of getting to work, We come here and shirk. But at least it's a Rum that's not glum.
Each line rattles off of the tongue of the small half-elven girl without thought. The words come, almost as though of their own volition. They come out strong and well. But when the last word is spoken the strength and courage with which Harvest Moon had stood forth and presented her rhyme now flee. Harvest Moon blushes a deep red, and draws back to her seat. Against giants, she rushes to battle. Now faced with a cheering happy crowd, she hides.
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 7:00:12 PM
Hert enjoys the evening more and more he laughs at the limericks and applauds to the contestants, but doesn't join himself.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 9:04:33 PM
Standing up Peza raises her mug
"Far and wide we all come to Rum " "Some for adventure ... some for the Rum " "We stand together .... stand up for others "
"Friends we make ... foe's treasure we take " "stumbling in the woods or out of the taverns" "orcs , goblins and mugs of ale all fall down "
As Peza salutes the crowd then guzzles the mug of ale down ... " another round for everyone " shouts the ranger
Fun Times at "The league" - DM Mark Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 10:27:49 PM
The Crowd cheers with each verse from the heroes and another round of ale and wine is deposited on the table.
ooc: allowing extra time for any more attempts to earn a hero point
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 11:01:27 PM
The rounds arrive and Barratore nods thanks at each table doing so and takes a few drinks from each tankard, but he leaves much of everyone in the glass. It would be impolite to decline, but there was no rule that said he must finish each drink. That's how you lose control and he was not about to do that.
Barratore applauds the gnome and dwarf and then as eyes turn to them, to him, the knot forms. Luckily his fellows pick up the slack and with each stanza, he hoists a tankard and takes a moderate drink. With Brom laying the challenge down, though he dislikes the spotlight, he simply can't sit back and let the barbarian claim victory later. Barratore inhales and snorts hard as he stands with a nearly empty mug.
"In Rum, our city so fair, await adventure and glory to spare I've felled many a foe, with blade, horn, and bow. Upon land, the sea and the air!"
The large fighter stands a bit longer, quite proud of himself in the moment and then sits. A heavy hand contacts Edson's shoulder. "This was likely your best idea Shortround." He gives a laugh and another hearty clap to Edsons shoulder and finishes the tankard in hand
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 11:43:41 PM
Gerox wanders into the Inn and listens to the poems. When Barratore adds one, the young gnome can't resist any longer and climbs up on a table next to Barratore. He speaks out in a clear tenor
There was a young gnome from Rum. Who kicked his enemies in the bum. His goal in life is to find a stead. Who can carry him into battle at need. He prefers a ride with mighty horns. Who can leave his enemies ripped and torn. While the mage throws spells and deadly fire. Knowing his steed will never tire. Where will this gnome find his ride? Maybe he can find him by his side."
Gerox looks significantly at Barratore and then bows to the crowd.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Wednesday September 4th, 2013 7:55:43 PM
Brom drinks and drinks and drinks listening to the fun.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Wednesday September 4th, 2013 8:04:17 PM
It is safest to be between Barratore Steelwind and the Rager. She is small by comparison, and so it is here that Harvest Moon hides.
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Wednesday September 4th, 2013 8:44:45 PM
ooc: check in!
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday September 4th, 2013 9:35:52 PM
Peza enjoys the festive atmosphere ... laugh at the creative verses the crowd shouts out .....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Wednesday September 4th, 2013 10:39:04 PM
Edson laughs, calming down from how angry he was the night before. He takes one of the drinks in front of him and flags down the serving wench. "Another round of these, for everyone at the table."
Fun Times at "The league" - DM Mark Wednesday September 4th, 2013 11:17:17 PM
The party is in full swing and your attempts at poetry have won the crowd over even further. As you continue enjoying the free drinks.
The jovial evening is interrupted by The sound of bottles breaking and angry tones. As the crowd parts you see a burly half Orc standing over a bleeding Scully.
"The rat was mouthin' off bout the League Adventurers. Said they were crooks and stole all the glory. Lets string 'em up lads"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 62/64Character Sheet Thursday September 5th, 2013 6:51:44 AM
Barratore has a quick thought of putting the small gnome through a wall, but it passes as fast as it comes. He was well use to Gerox at this point and so he raises a glass to the gnome and takes light drink from it. What was more of an oddity was that Harvest seemed to be snuggling into himself and Brom. He glances down at her and then back to the room in general. The parting crowd has his attention quickly. Of course it was Scully. how could it be anyone else With that thought, though, the minotaur did not like what he was seeing or hearing. Scully was a rogue and centaurs behind, but there wasn't going to be a lynching.
Barratore stands and moves over to the half orc, "No." he states flatly. "Nobody is getting strung up"
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Thursday September 5th, 2013 10:07:34 AM
Harvest Moon follows silently after Barratore Steelwind. Over Scully Swiftblayde she stands, a tiny child-like figure straddling the larger human.
"Perhaps we did steal the glory," she says. "To them, perhaps we are crooks. They cannot prove that we are and that we did. But neither can we prove that we are not."
"They speak as they believe. Will you harm someone from speaking as they believe? What will you do," she asks the half-orc. "What will you do," Harvest Moon asks the crowd, "when others come to stop you from speaking as you believe?"
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Thursday September 5th, 2013 9:10:27 PM
Gerox watches as the others defend Scully. Gerox doesn't like Scully. The man is obviously a bully and Gerox wonders about his overall morale code but still....
"Scully and his bands are also heroes. They have fought for the Rum and helped protect its citizens. Our bands are rivals and don't particularly like each other to much. That is OK. We can coexist with them. I suspect their will be plenty of work for all of us."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Thursday September 5th, 2013 9:20:00 PM
Brom, having had a lot to drink, stands up next to Barratore. "Yur killin' my buzz!" He shouts. He steps over to the half orc and looks down at Scully, "Stolen glory? Yur a lying piece of turd. No one stole anything from ya."
Brom pulls off his shirt showing off his very large and muscular upper body. "See this," pointing to a large bruise on his shoulder and chest, "hill giant, I killed. And this," pointing out places on his back and thigh, "ettins. And these scars." Pointing to multiple slashes and punctures, "orcs. and finally," Pointing to large stabbing scar, "the sword of the pirate king." Brom pauses to let his words sink into the bystanders. "Scully, we didn't steal any glory...we earned it. We claimed it. For us and the League!"
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Thursday September 5th, 2013 10:03:43 PM
Peza makes her way to Barratores side ... "NOBODY IS GETTING STRUNG UP !! "
" His mouthing off got him his beating ... thats enough .... everyone will know of it now .... that will be a bigger blow to his ego then anything else " as the raven haired girl stands straight ...staring down the the half orc
" But be sure you'll get a nice bonus tonight .... you get to drink for free all night " smiles Peza " i'm buying .... "
" So what band do you run with ?? .. bring the whole crew to the bar "
You have mail - DM Mark Thursday September 5th, 2013 10:28:18 PM
Scully scuttles out from under Harvest and jumps to his feet. "Lets get out of here men, its a little crowded with all these egos" he says with a sneer and pushes through the drunken crowd, his crew downing whats left of thier drinks and following quickly, avoiding all eye contact.
The Half orc smiles and glady joins your table. "Thankyou, but i will pay my way. My name is Mal'ki, and I have no crew here. They were lost to the Pirate King, and you have avenged them. I am in your debt."
The drinking continues into the night with no more incidents, and the barkeep shows you to rooms upstairs.
In the morning there are sounds of a busy city waking up and preparing for the festival. A tray of bread and fruit has been left outside each of your doors and a small note - you have mail at the bar.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Thursday September 5th, 2013 11:32:46 PM
Edson wakes up on the floor a distance from the bed. His head is throbbing, and feels like a brick. When he opens the door and sees the food, he has to hold back vomit. The sight of the food makes him sick. He makes his way downstairs, and over to the bar.
"Message for us?"
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Friday September 6th, 2013 8:25:00 AM
Gerox learned long ago not to overindulge in strong drink. Last time he did that, he burned down the bar! It was exciting on one level but it was also his favorite bar. He opens his door to find the food and picks up the plate diving into the fruit and bread. He reads the note and follows Edson down the stairs.
"He slaps him on the butt (as high as he can reach) and asks, "Did you have a good time last night. Whatever made you think you should have a drinking contest with Barratore? He outweighs you by hundreds of pounds. Not a good idea."
He also waits for the message to come forth.
"I wonder what this message is about? Hope the Fixers have a lead on who this mysterious group is."
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Friday September 6th, 2013 10:14:28 AM
Harvest Moon steps back as the body beneath her stirs. A frown paints her face at the reaction of Scully Swiftblayde. The gratitude of the human mercenary lacks greatly. Perhaps next time she will stand aside and allow events to go their way. In her heart, though, Harvest Moon knows that she would not be able to do so.
The sun is beautiful upon the sea the next morning as she sits upon the shore watching. She had risen well before hand as was her custom, and had taken the bread and fruit along with her. She could only assume that the bread and fruit was from the owners of the inn known as The League and that the mail of which the note spoke was from someone else. Even so, it was curious that they brought bread and fruit and did not bring the mail itself.
Hert AC 27 (26+3ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Friday September 6th, 2013 2:33:35 PM
Hert chooses not to interfere in the conflict with Scully. He barely knows this man, and so far he has not seen any harm from him. And Barratore would never allow a fight to happen. So Hert continues his meal, still paying close attention to what's happening.
As usual, Hert wakes up early to do his morning prayer routine. He grabs his ritual gear, leaves the tavern and sends his prayers to Gargul somewhere calm and peaceful.
Back in the tavern he enjoys his food and walks to the bar to get the mail.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet Friday September 6th, 2013 6:29:38 PM
Barratore watches Scully and his crew scamper away and then nods to Brom, "Well said. Drink?" he asks with a knowing smile and Barratore moves back to the table. He toasts Brom and Edson and continues to drink lightly and switch glasses before they are empty often. The new Half orc at the table, he mostly ignores unless directly addressed. He claimed to be in their debt for avenging his crew. All well and good as far as Barratore was concerned save the fact he didn't avenge anyone. Have to know about someone before the fact to avenge them. Deep into the night, Barratore retires, not one for passing out in the bar. Assuming Brom does, the fighter carries him home.
Barratore has no issue rising and making his way to breakfast. He had always excelled at eating. Barratore gets as much hot greasy meat as he can pile on his plate and drops down right next to Edson. Taking a big mouthful and loudly licking the fat from his fingers, he drops a small handful of thick bacon right in front of the man with a shooting wink at Gerox. "Bacon?" he says far louder than necessary
Tormenting Edson would be the priority of the morning. Getting him physically ill would be the prize. Ahh just like back home Messages would wait or be taken care of by others for now.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Friday September 6th, 2013 10:15:35 PM
Edson looks at the meat on his plate, and his stomach begins to twist and turn. He quickly motions to a servingbwench "another ale please." He looks again at the meat and fights back the urge to throw up. "I think Id rather some fresh cut steak" he says with a laugh. "Im sure Gerox would cook it up good for me."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Friday September 6th, 2013 11:41:04 PM
"Of course I need a drink." He says following Barratore back to the table. Brom drinks into the night. While he doesn't drink until he passes out, he does drink until he's pretty drunk. He takes Barratore's offer to help him back.
The next morning, or early afternoon, in Brom's case, the barbarian stumbles out of bed and goes to find something to eat. Luckily, he doesn't have to go far. Brom takes the basket and eats it down. He looks at the note. "Mail?" He says. "Who's sending me mail?"
After eating, Brom gathers himself and heads to the bar to claim his "mail."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Saturday September 7th, 2013 8:09:32 AM
ooc Hey guys, you might want to check your hps in the headers. I think we are all cured up by now
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Monday September 9th, 2013 12:03:25 AM
OoC: Um, so. Did we get hero points for the rhymes?
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 d20=14 ; d20=20 ; Monday September 9th, 2013 5:32:40 AM
Waking up slowly ... Peza stretches ...... almost stepping on the tray ... she smiles at the thoughtful gesture .... snacking on it as she readies herself .... she finallay makes her way down to the bar ...
"Good morning " yawns the raven haired girl to Edson ..... "whats the mail say "
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Monday September 9th, 2013 9:13:27 AM
OoC:
Gerox and Hert, you should be the one trying to identify the Stone of Hrrerricko. You're the only ones among us who even can. Cast Detect Magic and roll for Spellcraft. You can do this once a day. You should be trying this every day.
Defence of the Valley 4616 - 2x +1 Flails 400 - 1x large size breastplate 500 - 1x Feather Token, Whip 2000 - 1x Ishgaran Headband of Intelligence 300 - 1x potion of invisibility 750 - 1x potion of fly 180 - 6x short bow 30 - 3x short sword 48 - 6x flail 750 - 10X falchion 4000 - 4000gp 1x unidentified stone -- Stone of Hrrerricko ======================================================== 15299 - Total
7649.5 - Catacombs sale value
1092.79 - To Each Character
You have mail - DM Mark Monday September 9th, 2013 5:06:38 PM
The morning has found some in better spirits that others. After the regular morning rituals you return tor he bar.
It is mostly empty and a group of halflings is busy at work scrubbing the room. "Quite a party you folk whipped up last night" mentions the bartender with a smile "a few more nights like that and I might be able to retire! So feel free to stay as ling as you like. Anyway, You have a package from Captain Theringer"
He pulls a small box out from under the bar and hands it to you. Inside are several lengths of material, and a note.
League Adventurers, a gift from the WLA. Please find enclosed an official WLA sash. Please wear this on all official WLA duties. It is a thin chain mail band covered in material and of course the WLA badge. It should last a while even for those, like you, who seem to find trouble regularly.
I want you on the streets today, make yourselves seen as a shining example of the oganisation.
Theringer
~~ Ooc:If you accept the Sashes please add to your sheets. If you agree to be publi figures, you may head to the Cesspools, the Gold Quarter, the docks or think of somewhere else in the city.
Ooc2: yes, everyone who completed a verse/limerick/rhyme during last night's party earned a hero point
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 34/34) - Al Monday September 9th, 2013 5:46:44 PM
"Thank you," Harvest Moon says. Though, whether her reply is in regards to the party of the night before or for the delivery of the gift from Captain Sal Theringer is not clear. She holds up one of the metal bands. With a doubtful look she places it over her head, feeling its weight upon her shoulder.
It seems that parading about with sashes is one of their duties. It is sometimes difficult to fathom why certain things are of importance and others are not.
"Where will you go today," Harvest Moon asks of her friend Peza. She is clever. She will find a sensible place to show of the sash.
Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) d20+6=13 ; Monday September 9th, 2013 8:03:49 PM
Hert takes a sash and weighs it in his hands. He looks annoyed and irritated when he speaks:
"Tell captain Theringer that I only serve Gargul, the God of Life and Death. He has my faith and loyalty, and only his will makes me risk my life to save others. My service to the WLA would end instantly if He chose so. I will not wear this sash firstly because I do not want to fool anyone by displaying allegiance I do not have, and because I will not put Gargul and WLA on the same level by wearing their symbols at once."
He returns the sash and takes the Stone of Hrrerricko to examine it. He tries to focus, but the noise in the bar keeps distracting him, so he gives up in a couple of minutes.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 5/30 Monday September 9th, 2013 10:16:12 PM
" I am not too keen on being the walking sign. I work for the wla, but I dont think I want to go around and parade it. " He takes a sip of his drink, "Im gonna have to think on this one."
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Monday September 9th, 2013 11:12:17 PM
Brom reads the note and groans. Dang old SOB. Thinks Brom. The barbarian didn't want this type of association with the League. He was more than happy to go fight things for them and handle the rough stuff, but it was too regulated. Too many rules, which often didn't sit right with the independent Brom.
Brom shakes his head.
The problem now was with the defeat of the pirate king, there was no way not to be associated with the League - especially after the drunken display he had put on last night at the bar.
The barbarian thinks long and hard about his choice and what it would mean. If he didn't take it, publically it would bring bad PR to the Leage. One of the pirate king heroes refuses to wear the colors. On the other hand, if he does wear it, he gets drawn deeper into this restrictive group.
In the end the barbarian takes the band. He wears it around his waste with the badge outward and heads off to find Barratore.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet Tuesday September 10th, 2013 12:20:43 AM
"There you go Shortround" Barratore claps a thundering hand to the table next to Edson. "Best thing for it is another drink."
Barratore looks over as the box is opened and the note read. He is nodding his agreement even before the last words were read. "We'll see about that durability claim." Barratore puts it up over his shoulder and adjusts it to be as visible as possible.
Barratore stands and squares off to Hert, "You want to reconsider the part about not having any loyalty to the rest of us. We have enough things going on without worrying that the cleric might suddenly decide his god wants him to go do something else. Til Gargul steps up and says something, its just you saying things. Got nothing to do with Gargul."
Barratore turns "I leaving before I say something we might regret. As he passes Edson, he barks at him, "Put it on"
Barratore exits the tavern, "I'm getting a bit more coin for a day about town. Meet you at the compound."
Barratore gets back to the compound, still a bit sour at Hert and Edson. Oaths were sworn, vows taken and pronounced and now that they were being asked to stand up and be the example on sight that they pledged to be, they were bowing out. Weak. Pathetic. Cowards. The more he thought on it the more worked up he became. Something had to give and Barratore snatches his blade to try and put some piece to his mind on the practice ground
Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Tuesday September 10th, 2013 8:51:37 AM
Hert looks Barratore straight in the eyes and starts his response firmly, almost aggressively, but calms down as he speaks, and finishes in a neutral, calm tone.
"I do have loyalty to you, Barratore. But unlike gods, mortals are fallible, they sin or make mistakes. We save the weak and punish those who disturb His cycle of life and death, and while we do that, I am with you no matter how dangerous or hard it may be. But the worst dictatorships are known to be born from the best intents, and how can we say that you or me or WLA will never make mistakes in future? You are a noble and honorable person, Barratore, and I trust you will never walk the path of evil, and captain Theringer is also a wonderful man who tries his best to do the right thing. But WLA as a whole, as a concept is neither good nor evil, WLA is dynamic, it changes from place to place, it will change as time goes on. How can I commit to such vague concept? Why should I put my god, a perfect being, on the same level as WLA?"
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al Tuesday September 10th, 2013 10:13:31 AM
Harvest Moon listens. There are many thoughts that come from listening to the words of the others - her friends of the League Adventurers. She thinks these thoughts, and finally she speaks.
"Faith," says Harvest Moon. "Faith in god. Faith in man. Faith in friends."
"The future is uncertain, Hert of Gargul. But one cannot live thinking of uncertainty. One must think of faith. Once faith is broken. One acts."
"These things ... " Harvest Moon reaches for the sash hung across her body. "This too ... " In her other hand she lifts the gnarled wooden root that resembles the fist of Domi. "They are nothing."
"Faith is here," she says. And Harvest Moon lets both symbols fall from her hands as she points at her heart.
Peza / Chris / Hp 41/41 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday September 10th, 2013 8:18:15 PM
Opening the box ... Peza grins at the sash ... " we'lll certainly standout wearing these " as she dons the dash .... adjusting it to fit snugly
"Let me help you " as the raven haire girl helps adjust Harvests sash " makes us look fashionable about town "
With a wink at the Minotaur as he exits with his sash on " looking good Barratore .... Harvest and i will head down to the docks and see whats up down there "
Turning to her friend ... " we'll walk about a little ...seeing and hearing stuff , maybe pick up on a few rumours ... then stop at one of the seaside taverns for lunch .... i'm in the mood for seafood for lunch " Laughs Peza
Before leaving she approachs Hert " my good friend .. Gargul should always come first for you , you have proven to be a honest and steady friend that we trust with our lives ..... the WLA provides us a way to seek our own truth ..."
"If you want you can join Harvest and i on a walk about the docks "
Walking billboards or Respected allegiance - DM Mark Tuesday September 10th, 2013 10:15:29 PM
The WLA sashes have caused mixed emotion among the group with some gladly donning the new accessory while others disapprove.
One thing that is for certain, wearing the sash will clearly identify you as a member of the Woldian League of Adventurers. Will it bring you favor, or mark you as an enemy? Who knows? Its a good thing the WLA is respected in these parts.
As you are about the head out for the day (accessorized or not) a young girl carrying a large book and enters the bar, red cheeked and out of breath. She is well dressed and has a quill behind her ear.
She opens the book and retrieves the quill, dipping it in a small vial she retrieves from her pocket. Clearly she is used to writing on the move.
She smiles and introduces herself. "I am Maria Glass, reporter for the Golden Quarter Times. I reported recently on The League Adventurers defeat of the Vampire Pirate King and my readers want more. When Scully told me you were back in town, and probably still here i ran as fast as I could.
So if you don't mind... can you each tell me about yourselves, and how you fit into the team?" Maria smiles expectantly, quill poised to take down every word.
~~~ DM ooc: Hi. My original co-Dm has mysteriously vanished and as such we have some new blood. Please welcome James to the Rum Fold. He will be the primary Dm starting soon, with me in support. Please post in character about your PC. This will give James an understanding of who the characters are and how they interact.
Also.... if i get a chance I might 'publish' a new edition of the Gold Quarter times featuring your interview.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Tuesday September 10th, 2013 10:21:03 PM
Gerox puts on the sash without comment. He adjusts it to hang correctly and looks up at Peza and asks, "This look right?"
He turns to Hert and says, "Both are symbols. Your holy symbol to Gargul should stand higher in your heart but I don't think Gargul is such a jealous god that he would mine you being an inspiration for the good people of Rum. Many of these folks gave up everything they had of their past lives to come here. They travelled months on the sea to restart their lives for whatever their own reasons were. Instead of finding just the burdens of starting everything over, they have also been attacked by monsters in the night. We stand between them and those monsters. These sashes are not only something we can be proud of, they will bring comfort to the masses knowing tough and skilled adventurers of good heart stand between them and the creatures who would drive them from their dreams."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Tuesday September 10th, 2013 10:49:02 PM
" I didn't say I wasn't going to wear it" Edson yells at the door when he knows Barratore is gone. "Whatever" he adds to no one in particular as he puts on the sash. "Might as well get something out of this. "
When he sees the reporter he nods to Peza "Ask Peza, she the boss."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet Tuesday September 10th, 2013 11:08:50 PM
Barratore stops as Hert lays out his view. The minotaur looks at him suspiciously through most of it, but in the end seems at least placated by the cleric's explanation.
The reporter catches him just outside and has the fighter shifting a bit uncomfortably. "I am Barratore Steelwind of Starlight clan" begins the minotaur. "I stand between those that would cause harm and those they wish to harm." He shrugs, "There is not much else to tell. Please excuse me." Barratore moves off quickly wanting to be far from deeper conversations as he can.
Peza had mentioned they would be at the docks, so Barratore will head to the WLA compound don his armor, bow and blade, refill his gold pouch and head there
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al Wednesday September 11th, 2013 9:58:51 AM
Fit? Into the team?
Harvest Moon passes a small hand over the soft fuzz of her shaved head as she ponders the question. Fit? The single long lock of hair that drapes down from her forehead draws her from her consideration of the problem by tickling her cheek and she blows it away from her in annoyance with a single puff of breath.
"I am Harvest Moon," she says finally. And, "Fit in the team is a difficult question. We do what we can and we do what we must. I do not know how else to act," she says. Then her eyes slide away as though embarrassed and she passes on to place Peza between herself and the Reporter Maria Glass.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 48/64 (50/76 Raged); Wednesday September 11th, 2013 1:31:30 PM
Brom looks at the reporter. "Huh!" He says. "My fit? I'm a meat shield. With my BAS, I destroy my enemy. I like ta fight. I like ta fight." He says then leans down as low as he can and looks Maria in the eye. "You wanna fight?"
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday September 11th, 2013 4:44:48 PM
Laughing at Brom's comments ... Peza steps forward after Harvest slides past .... glade to see its a young girl instead of that rumour chaser Vicki sweerit
"Hi ... well about me ... i'm Just a girl from Plateau city ... growing up i heard stories of heroes and adventure ... one particular one struck a cord .... it was a about a girl from Dirt city and her herioc exploits .... the lengendary Vorelle .... if a girl like her can help make her mark on the wold then so could i ... so jumped at the chance to come to Rum and work with the WLA ... help inspire other girls to empower themselves just like Vorelle inspired me "
"As for how we all fit together .. well thats a work in progress .. mainly because we have faced so many diffrent situations .... but basically Brom and Barratore are the center piece of our tactics .. strong couragous .... the rest of us use our skills and abilities to help the ever changing types and styles of our foes .."
"The fiery Gerox with his control of fire .... Edson with his bow and wits .... Hert our newest member with his healing and strong faith ... and fearlessness .... myself i have my crossbow to aid my friends ... and of course my best friend Harvest " as she gives the little waif a quick hug ... " her fierceness and courage help gives us all strength ... ... its all about learning to work as a team "
Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) Wednesday September 11th, 2013 6:05:40 PM
The more conversation about sashes goes on, the more adventurers seem to disagree with Hert and the more uncomfortable he gets with the conversation. He listens to every argument made by others, but does not provide his own. Finally, Gerox's words about giving hope seem to soften him up a bit:
"Giving hope and comfort? Okay... Huh, that could make sense." - he picks up the sash and again weighs it in his hand. "I'll need to consider it." - he continues and places the sash in his backpack.
When they meet Maria and it is his turn to introduce himself, Hert speaks:
"I'm Hert. An eye of Gargul, if you like pompous names. His follower and, well, I follow His will and reinforce His order. By His will I am here as an adventurer. I try to make sure that those whose time to die has not yet come stay alive, and those who try to take life unjustly get punished. That's a simple way to put it."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Wednesday September 11th, 2013 10:18:48 PM
(ooc we posted right around the same time, so I am going to post again since I was replying to your older post)
Gerox walks into the square and sees the reporter. He smiles a broad smile and beckons her down. "Hi my name is Gerox Shale and I am the good looking talkative one of the group. My primary role is to use my magic to both support my friends and strike down our foes. I also tend to be the mouthpiece of the group as most of the others are to shy to talk to fancy reporters like yourself.
Let me help you figure out our roles. Brom and Barratore are the backbone of our group. They stand tall and strike down our foes. Without them, the rest of us couldn't function. Harvest and Edson tend to be our scouts and mobile infantry. They are great at keeping us informed and out of danger. Hert, with the blessings of Gargul, keeps us on our feet and fighting way past when we should have fallen into bloody heaps. The bards will sing tales of his bravery and courage to heal us while being attacked by our foes. Finally Peza is our artillery. His aim with a bow is astounding and he also is our leader. He keeps us organized and focused on which foes are the more dangerous and need to be taken out first. Without him we would all be a disorganized mess."
Gerox pauses and asks, "Are you getting all of this down? Do you need me to slow down?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Wednesday September 11th, 2013 11:04:22 PM
Edson listens to everyone tell their stories. He doesn't like the idea of giving away their plans and roles but figures if the others do then it is fine. When his stomach is settled, he begins to eat listening as the others talk.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet Thursday September 12th, 2013 2:33:52 AM
Barratore chuckles a bit to himself as Gerox engages the reporter. "Poor girl is in for it now" he says quietly of the reporter as he moves away
What a scoop - DM Mark Thursday September 12th, 2013 8:14:05 PM "uh-huh... uh-huh.... yep... got it. Thanks a lot everyone. ill write this up and it should be printed in a few days." she grins happily but keeps the book open [b]"anything else you want to add?
Maria listens for any additional information before packing up her notebook and leaving with a wave.
Some of you have indicated that you will head to the docks. So off you head. The League is located, as i am sure you remember, on the main road that runs through the heart of Rum City, from the docks in the south to the city gate up north. The road is full of carts, travelers, immigrants and workers. Flags are flapping in the breeze and stalls are being set up. Hot food and cooling drinks will be available for sale soon. Workers are preparing the area for the festivities.
The walk to the dock is crowded and you have to force your way through in parts. (perception check vs dc15 please, if heading to the docks.)
At the docks there are three competitions about to take place.
"Roll up, roll up one and all. Test your skills, prove your worth" calls a man in an unusually large striped jesters hat.
"Think you are strong? try the hammer game! Using the hammer, hit the board and ring the bell" a bald muscular man with a curly mustache demonstrates by hitting a red board on the ground causing a ball to rise into the air and ring a bell."Line up and test your might... if you are game?"
More of an acrobat? Try the high dive! Climb the mast of ship behind me and when it is your turn demonstrate your skills. You will be judged on grace and style.
All this physical activity getting you down? Why not try the potion test. Answer three questions and add the ingredients to the potion. Get all questions right and win a prize... get some wrong and, well, lets see what happens!
Some of the crowd move to the watch the spectacles and some even line up to test their skills... do you?
~~~~ ooc: sorry for missed post. I started a new job this week and my time is stretched ooc2: anyone heading to the catacombs? this downtime period may be coming to an end soon. ooc3: not going to the docks? tell me where you are going.
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 d20+8=14 ; Thursday September 12th, 2013 9:57:40 PM
Aftr leaving th league Peza heads to the dking in the sitesocks .... hopefully with a a few friends in tow ... taking in th sights of the fast developing city ... all the newly built infrastructure ..
Things wrap up at the League, and the group starts to disburse. Brom heads out for himself. He wanders Rum taking in the sights and sounds of the small city. Sometimes he could close his eyes and he would be home.
Having spent quite a bit of time at the docks during his time in Rum, Brom finds himself there again, almost like his second home. At the docks, Brom sees the games, and Brom decides the game of strength sounds like fun. He steps up and says, "I'll take a turn."
Strength Check DC19
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 d20+14=24 ; Thursday September 12th, 2013 11:42:45 PM
Edson follows the others to the docks. The sash chafes him, but he still wears it diligently. He watches the spectacles, the mast dive catching his attention.
"I am going to try that one." He says as he points to the mast. He makes his way to sign up.
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al Friday September 13th, 2013 8:21:11 AM
They have been so busy with so many things these past months. The frontier that they had seen upon first arriving is no longer recognizable as such. This is what Harvest Moon sees with her ever alert senses.
At the docks she queues up for the potion test, curious as to what it might be.
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Harvest Moon cannot fail on a DC15 Perception check.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet d20+3=11 ; d20+4=16 ; Friday September 13th, 2013 9:03:26 AM
Barratore moves through the crowd, taking his time since he had plenty of it. He does not notice anything in particular as he does so. The city was indeed springing up fast things were going well. Arriving at the docks, Barratore finds a shady spot to hang out. Preferably one where drinks can be had outside. He leans back to relax a bit and people watch. Always an entertaining endevour.
When Brom arrives and steps up for the challenge of strength, Barratore steps up to go right behind him. STR check 16
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Friday September 13th, 2013 10:23:57 PM
Ooc: I thought everyone fails with a Natual 1
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al Friday September 13th, 2013 10:45:56 PM
OoC: Not on skills. Attacks, Saves and Abilities.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 d20+9=13 ; d20+9=25 ; Friday September 13th, 2013 11:10:46 PM
Gerox decides to tag along to the docks. (perception 13) He stays in Barratore's wake as most part for the fearsome minotaur and the small gnome avoids getting trampled. He sits in the chair next to the big guy and orders a cider. He then looks around and decides to forego the different games. Potions have never been his strength and the other games are totally out of his league.
He does take a moment to pull out the stone that they received from the Cat Mother and really take a good look at it. He is soon lost in his study of it fascinated by its magic. (arcane check 25 to figure out what it is)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 d20+8=16 ; Friday September 13th, 2013 11:13:13 PM
(Hit submit before I meant to)
Gerox will also cast detect magic on the stone and try to figure its magic out with a spell check check 16
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 Friday September 13th, 2013 11:16:46 PM
Have we figured out the treasure split? Does anyone want to keep any of the magic?
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