DM Kathy Friday November 1st, 2013 12:48:32 AM
First, everybody (except Jerry) take 1300 XP for the previous scene. Good job.
Asteron is inclined to look around in the storeroom, but he is overruled. You make your way to the only remaining door, and again Ragnarök kicks it down!
The door opens into an office. There is a desk, several chairs, a sofa, and a couple of bookcases. You recognize Gibbon Tunks, standing near the desk. Behind the desk sits a hard-faced human man in his 40s. This must be Boss Wathe.
In a chair in one corner, hands tied behind his back, you see a gnome with a shock of bright red hair. Tunks grins at you. "We got your friend," he says.
"Thank you, Tunks," says Boss Wathe in a voice like a load of gravel. "You mugs have been causing me a lot of trouble," he continues, looking at you. "But we got your boy, here, so here's how we're gonna play this. You're gonna leave, all nice-like, and then we'll let him go. Otherwise," Boss Wathe smiles. It's not a pleasant smile. "Otherwise he'll be the first to die."
[Everybody say hello to Jerry W! Please describe your character in your post, except Yngvar, who is invisible. Oh, and here's the map.]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 Friday November 1st, 2013 11:22:53 AM
You see...
nothing, maybe a shimmer in the air? nope, just some dust swirling about in a beam of light.
Yngvar casts mage armor on himself then moves into the room to I8.
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed d20+10=25 ; d10+7=9 ; Friday November 1st, 2013 6:17:59 PM
Over the message spell; Asteron, can you step inside so we all can follow? Sure we don't want this little gnome to die, but we don't know who he is. Lets take these two out, No way they can kill him outright without dealing with us. Yngvar, stay invisible, try an go get him untied while we cause some distractions.
Za will squeeze through past Asteron if he has to, but will preferably wait until our large companion makes room. Making his way to D,7 (or C,7*-See below), Activating his Arcane strike during his move. With his sword infused with a piece of his arcane power he pulls it over his head and shouts Celfuriel! as he flings the purple outlined bastard sword end over end, flipping for Tunks' chest. It slashes across the goon and quickly returns to Za' Reeds waiting hands.
We don't negotiate with kidnappers! Waithe, you would have been better off fighting with the other six goons we've already taken care of. ================= Move to D,7 OR C,7 if I can only "throw" my weapon in a straight line. I don't think this is the case, but if you see it that way Za moves to C,7 so it is a straight line. Swift Action: Activate Arcane Strike Attack with Bastard Sword using [i]Universal School Power which allows me to send my melee weapon to attack within 30ft. Hit AC: 25 for 9 damage.
(Jerry W) HP: 39/39 AC:18/ T:14/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NI_U_oJdlsMRe2vgurILb2X-VWY7370vLHjvQMZgyrU/edit?usp=sharing 4d4=13 ; Friday November 1st, 2013 6:41:27 PM
A small gnome, with a shock of red hair looks slightly relieved when it is obvious from the way the door is opened, that they aren't friendly with his captors.
He pulls his arm from behind his back as the ropes drop to the ground behind. "Boy my arms were killing me," he offers as he throws his hands in front of him and says, "Burn!" pointing his hands towards the man towards the man standing near the desk.
"Thanks, whoever you are," he says to the sword juggler.
He stands to his feet from the chair and eyes his equipment trying to figure if he can make a break for it..
OOC: Standard - Burning Hands to Tunks - 13 Damage - Reflex Save DC 13 (Area of affect: C3-C5, D3-4, E3) Move: - Stand
I presume this uses standard HTML coding? I hope. Please let me know if I've posted anything incorrectly. (ADM StevenVdB : Jerry W I editted your last post for syntaxes. In the Wold code we use [ and ] instead of < and > So when typing in bold you type [b] and [/b] to close...
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 17/09/15 -- CMD 24 -- HP 52/52 -- Rage 13/20 d20=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20=17 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d20=10 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; Friday November 1st, 2013 10:50:24 PM
Towering over all his companions, a figure of eight and three quarter feet in height looks at the world through inquisitive, dark eyes, set in a strong, black, minotaurian face. Below the face, a gray-green cloak of linen hides most of the body, with the exception of two cloven hooves, obsidian black, trimmed, and well-polished. Above the face, and hiding part of it, a wide-brimmed heavy felt hat of gray. On the back, a powerful-looking composite bow and a well-made backpack are silhouetted against the sky, while in his hands a large greatsword of very fine dwarven make rests ill at ease.
As the cloak parts, the glint of a sand-scrubbed agile breastplate of the finest blue steel can be seen, all its leather fittings well-oiled and tightly strapped. Two quivers in tandem bulge his right side at the waist, while a water skin and a large dagger do the same on the left.
There is something unusual about the figure. Something that is not quite right. Oh, yes! How could that have been overlooked? The figure has golden horns!
Asteron knows there is little time to talk. "Any beneficial magic you have, send it my way as soon as I start getting hit!" He yells to no one in particular. Then, he moves forward, getting into the rage as he does so. He positions himself ten feet from Tunks, and lets his sword slice in a right to left arc, before really applying himself and slicing back from left to right. "You bested us once, Tunks, but you will not do so again!" The minotaur bellows a war challenge to his opponent.
- - - - - OOC:
Move to C/D-6/7 (sorry Za'Reed, but you will have to stay 5 feet back from your choice... Asteron is just too big and wants to use reach intelligently)
If Tunks or Waithe closes in on Asteron, AoO [d20+10]: 20 Damage [3d6+10]: 14
NOTE: Asteron can make 3 AoO if need be, so if both opponents close in, please roll for the other AoO, GM :)
My rolls, with the exception of the second to-hit roll, were terrible! It was the same in the previous battle with Tunks... hopefully we will not see the same result! :/
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple d20+10=22 ; d20+10=23 ; Sunday November 3rd, 2013 4:17:30 PM
Ragnarök stands unarmed in Boss Wathe's office when his friends bump him out of the way one after the other. He's quite surprised to see the little Gnome breaking free from his bonds but that somehow makes things far more interesting...
With incredible speed (50ft base speed) the Monk circles the room G9-H9-H2-G2 (should be 45ft) and hurls himself quite unexpected on Boss Wathe with the intention to grapple!!
Rag has Improved Grapple so can grapple without AoO Grapple AC22 - spending a hero point hoping to get something better Grapple AC23 vs Boss Wathe's CMD (not that much better... If Rag's 23 is better than Boss Wathe's CMD grapple is succesfull and Rag gains a +5 to his CMB to maintain grapple...
If grapple succesful :
"Guess you weren't expecting that huh... now who's captured! TUNKS... LAY DOWN YOUR WEAPONS OR WATHE DIES!! "
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 17/13/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/30 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 15/15 Sunday November 3rd, 2013 6:50:54 PM
In comes a drow, with a very bitter expression, he is decently tall and not too lanky, though he seems to be far from strong, his hair is blue, but a non-natural hue, making it obvious that it was altered with magic, his eyes are so dark they look almost completely black. His attire is far from impressive, some day, that might've looked like a remarkable wizard robe, now it's only an old piece of clothing re-purposed as an adventuring coat.
"Being bloody honest, we don't know the lad. But if he's enemies with you, he's an welcome ally. Hell, I'd befriend a dinosaur that attempted to hunt you down if I knew what it did.", he says, only opening half of his mouth, as if mocking both Wathe and Tunks, all while looking in his pockets for something.
Once he finds what looks like some piece of root, he chants some words, smashes them with his fingers and, after some very controlled motions, a misty substance emerges from his fingers, swiftly moving to each of his companions -- as well as the new comers' -- nostrils, filling everyone with supernatural speed and agitation.
Faust will remain on the doorway, at G10 or so Casting Haste on everyone
DM Kathy d20=9 ; d20=1 ; d20=11 ; d20=17 ; d20=16 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d20=5 ; Sunday November 3rd, 2013 8:54:34 PM Yngvar casts a protective spell and moves into the room.
Asteron shoves his way into the room and takes a swipe at Tunks with his sword. His blow misses, but with an heroic second effort, he succeeds! Tunks curses as the mighty sword bites into his flesh.
The gnome in the corner stands up and casts a burning hands. It does not seem to bother Tunks a bit. He dodges out of the way of the flames, managing to evade them altogether.
Ragnarök rushes over to Boss Wathe, attempting to get him in a headlock. At first, it seems as if the Boss may elude him, but with a heroic second effort, Rag succeeds!
Faust moves forward and Hastes his allies.
Tunks seems amused at Ragnarök's threat. "Go ahead," he says. "Boss Tunks has a nice ring to it, don't you think?" He slides up next to Asteron (a 5-foot step does not provoke an AoO), and attacks the big minotaur with his rapier. His first attack misses badly, but the second is a solid hit and the third is a critical hit. Asteron takes a total of 23 damage (some of it is cold damage; let me know if I need to break it down).
Rather than trying to break the grapple, Boss Wathe decides to just stab Ragnarök in the face. Or wherever's handy. He misses.
[Again, the multi-roller doesn't work on this computer with this browser. I will try to remember to try a different browser tomorrow.]
And your map. By the way, the green circle on the floor is a rug. Just a harmless, ordinary rug that does not conceal any traps of any kind. Bwa-ha-ha-ha.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/10/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 29/52 -- Rage 12/20 d20=13 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d20=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20=20 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d20=18 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20=4 ; d6=2 ; Sunday November 3rd, 2013 9:38:15 PM
Asteron is hurt. Not on death's door, but he is hurt. And nothing gets a raging minotaur madder than being hurt. The cold he feels from the wound does not quench his rage. In fact, it may have increased it.
"Waaagh! Waaaaaaagh!" He yells as his sword slices once, twice, even three times, hoping to give Tunks something to fear... death!
- - - - - OOC:
<Guarded Stance: +1 dodge bonus to AC, 4 rounds left>
Please do not take the last d20 into account, mouse pointer slipped
O.O!!!! I take back my comments from last round... if all three hits connect, Tunks has... 75 hp less!!!!
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Monday November 4th, 2013 2:54:17 PM
So Za Reed stood at the door way and watched for a brief moment? Or can we say he moved to G,5 instead, preforming the same actions as above? Surely he wouldn't stand there, he'd go to the closest point to "throw" his sword...
In either case, Round 2 post coming soon....
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed d20+12=25 ; d10+7=9 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday November 4th, 2013 3:14:08 PM If he starts in the door way:
Za Reed moves to G,5 avoiding the green rug in the center of the room. Watching Tunks and Asteron, shaking his head. FLanking would be a great idea about now.. He activates arcane strike and 'throws' his Bastard sword, aiming for Trunks' side.
IF he starts at G,5: Za Reed activates arcane strike and 'throws' his sword, then moves to D,3 moving "Diagonal" avoiding AoO at all costs. Flanking Trunks, An I can help Rag with Waithe as well from here.
Stay there gnome! We'll get you outta here! ============= Atk: Hit ac 26 for 10 damage (forgot to add +1 for arcane strike in the roll) Move to G,5 or D,3 - Depending if my last rounds actions are considered.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/10/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 29/52 -- Rage 12/20 Monday November 4th, 2013 3:41:04 PM OOC: Sorry if Asteron just charged in, disregarding everybody and everything... it was just IC for a raging barbarian...
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple d20+5=10 ; d20+15=34 ; Monday November 4th, 2013 4:20:53 PM
For a moment Rag wonders if he would better go and help Asteron as he faces Tunks alone but as the Monk witness the rage his Minotaur friend is in and the accurate hits from his blade draw huge bloody circles on Tunks's armor he is strengthened in his efforts to keep Boss Wathe grappled... Rag chooses not to inflict damage to Boss Wathe but rather pin him so he can't move nor attack...
Check to maintain Grapple (at +5 bonus to CMB) : 34 - Boss Wathe is thouroughly pinned...
"Make your dog surrended Wathe... YIELD NOW..."
(SM Kathy, please ignore the first roll with - was an error)
(Jerry W) HP: 39/39 AC:20/ T:16/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 Smith Wigglesworth Monday November 4th, 2013 6:06:27 PM
Staying where he was sounds like a wise idea, even if it was from a stranger. But these folks can't be any worse than the pair that was so certain Smith was with them. He shrugs and starts praying - may as well stay safe. "Will do," he calls out to the drow. OOC: Cast shield of Faith on self +2 Deflection to AC for 4 minutes
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 19 -- HP 33/38 d20+12=24 ; d8+4=5 ; Monday November 4th, 2013 6:07:58 PM
Toregan curses as the fight unfold faster than he anticipated. He moves into the room, firing a shot at Tunks as he positions himself. "If that's the way you want to play it Tunks, that's fine. One less murderer in the Wold is fine by me!"/
DM Kathy 2d6=9 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=31 ; 3d6+6=14 ; d20+15=20 ; 2d6+6=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+9=12 ; Monday November 4th, 2013 8:45:27 PM Asteron goes nuts, as befits a barbarian of his size. Only two of his three blows hit, but Tunks is looking pretty bad.
Za'Reed throws his sword and follows it into the room. Tunks takes more damage, and now he is cursing freely. [OOC: I apologize, Marty; I was trying to get everybody positioned, and I forgot to go back and include your post.]
The gnome in the corner casts a protective spell.
Toregan fires a shot at Tunks that just goes wide.
Ragnarök pins Boss Wathe.
The last wound Tunks gave to Asteron last round is particularly troublesome. It continues to bleed, a lot. Asteron takes 9 points of damage from the bleed. Snarling, Tunks attacks again with his rapier, hoping to at least take Asteron down with him. His first hit is another critical, and Asteron takes another 14 damage. The second hit does 11 points of damage, which I believe puts Asteron down. Tunks takes a 5-foot step and aims his last blow at Za'Reed, just barely missing.
Boss Wathe tries to escape from Rag's pin, but fails.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/10/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 29/52 -- Rage 12/20 Tuesday November 5th, 2013 10:07:07 AM OOC: Asteron is at -5hp +10 temp hp. With ongoing damage he is sure to die after this round, but he will not give up the ghost before trying to hurt Tunks one last time. Give me a couple of hours and I'll post what the Worldtraveller does.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/10/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 29/52 -- Rage 12/20 d20=13 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d20=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 10:23:22 AM
Asteron feels his life force ebbing. Tunks is proving a far tougher nut to crack than he expected but, at least, with Tunks concentrating on the minotaur, he has not attacked any of his friends. "Za'Reed, slide so that Tunks is between us!"
Then he turns his attention to the thug, and summons the last dregs of his strength, raising his blade to chop at Tunks downwards, before turning it and slicing sideways, feeling very tired, and not hoping for much, to be truthful.[b]
- - - - - OOC:
Power attack [d20+12]: 25 (flanked) Damage [3d6+10]: 16
<hastened>
Power attack [d20+10]: 24 (flanked) Damage [3d6+10]: 26
Heh... I guess rolls evened out. IF Asteron hit, he did not hit more than once, for 16 damage. Sorry guys, using a barbarian as a tank without any healing in support is not the best... maybe after Asteron's burial I'll consider a healer of some sort.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 18/10/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP -5/52 + 10 temp -- Rage 11/20 Tuesday November 5th, 2013 10:25:38 AM OOC: sorry, forgot to change the header, use the one in this post
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 Tuesday November 5th, 2013 10:32:04 AM my last post got eaten!
Round 2 Yngvar starts casting summon monster III.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 d8+3=6 ; d8-1=5 ; d20-1=14 ; d20-1=14 ; d20-1=16 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 11:11:58 AM Round 3
If it's too late for his last action, then skip down to his current round action. Yngvar's summoning provides a lantern archon at D8, Help the minotaur! Yngvar instructs in Celestial. The archon casts aid on Asteron, granting an additional 6 temporary hit points.
Yngvar (still invisible) heads across to C8, and works to patch the bleeding wounds in Asteron. Knowing that the 'taur is near death, Yngvar works heroically to staunch the wounds.
Burned a hero point to change the heal check from 14 to 16, stopping the bleeding.
Ignore second d8 roll, wrong die type, and the last two d20's as I thought I had to reroll hero points.
Za nods to the gnome as he quickly sidesteps the blow from Tunks. Hearing the dieing Asteron Za sidesteps again to flank Tunks. Activating Arcane strike once again he unleashes a very quick double slice, thanks to the Haste spell. Feeling the blade cut Tunks the first but not the second time.
With Asteron down This could get ugly. Got to make sure he comes for me next; He has to be hurt to some degree. Lets light 'em up a bit.
Za Reed brings forth his heroic strength from within, reciting a phrase from the spells he'd prepared this morning. He reaches out to touch Tunks, his hand swirling with electricity jumping from finger to finger. =========== 5ft step to C,3 Activating Arcane strike Attack: Hit AC 27 for 18 damage (Did not include Flank bonuses) Haste Attack: Miss (Nat 1) Hero point for extra action: Cast Shocking Grasp Concentration check 18 Touch AC 14 (17 if he has any Metal on him or gear) 10 points of electricity damage
(Jerry tL) HP: 39/39 AC:20/ T:16/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 Smith Wigglesworth 2d8+4=10 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 2:33:43 PM
Knowing he had been told to stay put, Smith couldn't just sit by and watch the large Minotaur die. He had to help in some manner, even if it put him at further risk.
Hoping that the drow would keep the thug occupied, Smith quickly pushes past the man to stop next to the fallen minotaur. He quickly calls on the creating power of Eberyon, sacrificing one of the boons granted to him for the day to bring healing to the large creature.
OOC: Move to C5 Standard: Cure Moderate Wounds Asteron - 10 HP healed sacrifice Energy Resistance
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple d20+15=25 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 3:58:11 PM "NOOO..." Rag shouts as he sees Asteron almost go down... he observes Asteron's last strike... Za'Reed's efficient strikes... perhaps... Yngvar and that Gnome fellow are taking care of his wounds it seems. Asteron won't go down today! Kudos my minotaur friend...
"Take Boss Wathe's weapon someone!! Disarm him!!" Rag adds as he, perhaps being stupid, continues to Pin Boss Wathe... (CMB 25).
"You'd better hope our minotaut friend there isn't going to die..." he whispers in Boss Wathe's ear.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 19 -- HP 33/38 d20+10=28 ; d8+8=14 ; d20+10=13 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 6:16:38 PM
Toregan watches in despair as Asteron is torn into. "Asteron!" Toregan's despair is quickly overcome by his rage, as he snarls at the one who just downed the mighty minotaur. He lets off a pair of lethally aimed arrows at Tunks, hoping to pierce his defenses to reach his vitals and cause him just as much pain as he did to Asteron.
Seeing the gnome aid the downed Asteron, Toregan focuses all of his attention on bringing down Tunks as quickly as possible. "You'll suffer for that Tunks! I'll make damn sure of it!"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 17/13/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/30 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 15/15 d20+10=11 ; d20+10=22 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 7:01:57 PM "D'sansha!!", exclaims Faust as he sees the taur is so bad of a shape, he quickly goes through his belongings, hoping to find his wand....thankfully, the haversack places it right at his hand as he reaches for it, he tries to focus, but his mind wavers and he is utterly unable to even remember how he should focus his arcane energy to match the wand's divine...
That is, until he opens his eyes and sees his companion, leaking blood from gaping wounds that would certainly have killed a less vigorous being with utmost success....such a sight is enough to drive the drow into what can only be called divine inspiration, allowing him to use the wand as it's supposed to be used, healing the taur....not by too much, but enough to keep him standing for some more.
Use Magic Device (+10): 11.....seriously? Hero Point to reroll: 22 Healing Asteron for 7 HP
Also sorry for not posting yesterday, had to do a 3-hour overtime and got home to tired to do anything but eat, bath and sleep.
DM Kathy d20+9=19 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2013 10:19:43 PM
Spots dance before Asteron's eyes as he takes his final swings at Tunks. He hits--once. It is Za'Reed who finishes off Boss Wathe's lieutenant with an Arcane Strike. Tunks slumps to the floor, and now he is the one doing the bleeding. Toregon's shot is on target--but not needed.
Yngvar's summoned archon casts Aid, buying Asteron a few more precious seconds. The invisible mage attempts some first aid, with limited success.
Then out of nowhere, the unknown gnome comes through with a healing spell, and Asteron's wounds finally close. Faust's wand heals him a little more, and he is well out of danger.
Meanwhile, Ragnarök is sitting on Boss Wathe, who isn't going anywhere. The man curses and threatens, but cannot break the monk's solid grip.
[I'm not going to include a map; Tunks is down, and Wathe can't escape Rag's grip.]
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 19/11/17 -- CMD 24 -- HP ??/52 + 10 -- Rage 11/20 Wednesday November 6th, 2013 8:12:43 AM
Asteron feels the rush of healing magic coming in, closing his wounds, pulling him back from the jaws of death. He lets the rage fade, and uses his blade to steady himself.
"Disarm Boss Waithe, tie him up, and search him and the building thoroughly. I wish I could go along, but I fear I am not much help at the moment. Let me catch my breath." The minotaur makes a quick prayer of thanks to Imod before continuing, "and perhaps it is time to turn Waithe in to the people of Town. They should be the ones to pass judgment on him, I think. After all, they are the ones that have suffered under his care."
As quick as Asteron is to kill in battle, he's not as willing to just slit the throat of a pinned foe. "Thanks for the healing, all. For a moment I was certain that I was gone for good." The towering taur turns to the gnome. ''Now, master gnome, would you mind introducing yourself? What name do you go by?"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 17/13/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/30 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 15/15 Wednesday November 6th, 2013 11:19:15 AM "I have some questions for Wathe myself, but after that, I fully agree, though we ought to fill the people in on some of his behind the scenes sins.", adds Faust to Asteron's line.
"But indeed, do introduce yourself, master gnome, we might not be allies as of now, but since we share a foe, it might be but a matter of time before we're together drinking and telling tales."
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed d20+9=15 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2013 11:52:10 AM Good job gnome... Thanks for helping out our big man here. As far as Waithe goes, you guys seem to know how to handle this. I'll stand by and help search; Waithe reign is a bit more personal to you all and the citizens of this town. I'm here if you need me though.
Za will help disarm Waithe if needed, CMB is 15
(Jerry tL) HP: 39/39 AC:20/ T:16/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 Smith Wigglesworth 2d8+4=15 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2013 12:55:53 PM "But a moment and I'll be glad to introduce myself, if you'll hold still master Minotaur," Smith says as he mutters another prayer to Eberyon, a healing touch flowing through his fingers that flow into the large man-beast.
Standing up and straightening his shoulders, he brushes off his garments, stands as tall as he can and executes a perfect bow. "I am Smith Wigglesworth, bringer of Eberyon's repentance, and I am at your service."
"I was certain that those two meant my doom - they kept grumbling about a group of adventurers - you fine folks, I'd presume - and the trouble you were causing. They seemed to mean to use me as some sort of bargaining chip with you if it came to that - I am grateful to see that it didn't, by the way."
OOC: Sacrifice Hold Person for Cure Moderate Wounds Asteron Heal for 15 HP
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 19/11/17 -- CMD 24 -- HP circa 20/52 -- Rage 11/20 Wednesday November 6th, 2013 1:04:57 PM OOC:
Jerry tL: Gotta love tha name of that gnome! :D
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple Wednesday November 6th, 2013 4:18:53 PM
Rag waits for help to tie Wathe down. The Monk is pleased at least to see even a vile man as Boss Wathe goes unharmed and can be brought to justice.
"All in all, Wathe did a fine job to make this town grow strong, even dispite his bad nature to make everyone pay for his 'serice'... perhaps if he could be persuaded to no longer supress the town and instead make trade flourish between town and the Outpost the city folk might even consider keeping him as their leader... a Mark of Justice on him might persuade him to let go of his vile nature..."
Rag knows that he's stretching the patience of his friends and he's uncertain how the townsfolk will react but it's better that killing a defenceless foe...
Later he turns to Asteron and says : "I appologise master Asteron that I could not be of any more aid in your fight with Tunks... you truly honored your kin and saved us all. Should we have a Bard among us, I'm certian he would honor this fight with a song of your bravery."
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Wednesday November 6th, 2013 5:41:06 PM Well, thank you Sam for helping Asteron here. I'm Za'Reed Darfien; a fairly new addition to the group as well.
Za fishes out a rope from his sack and goes over to help Rag tie Waithe up.
This should be enough I think.
CMB= 15 (to tie up Waithe?)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 Wednesday November 6th, 2013 8:49:09 PM harumph, 'nother noob to the thunder lands.
Yngvar goes to the desk and activates his magic detection cantrip while searching the desk and waithe.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 17/13/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/30 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 15/15 Wednesday November 6th, 2013 10:01:51 PM "Master Wigglesworth, eh? Pleased to make your acquaintance, I'm Faust Havler of the Tavir'e drow house, wizard and adventurer by knowledge and trade, I'd like to inquire what brings you to these damned perilous lands and what is it that you did that got Wathe so worked up; but your mention of bargaining chip scares me deeply, so introductions other than name and trade will have to wait.", he answers to the gnome and then turns to Wathe.
"Start talking. What bargain chip, why did you want us out of the scene and why do you want the Thunderlands so badly."
DM Kathy Wednesday November 6th, 2013 10:22:27 PM
Your new gnomish friend introduces himself as Smith Wigglesworth, and casts another healing spell on Asteron.
Za'Reed finds some rope and ties up Boss Wathe, while the rest of you discuss what is to be done with him. Asteron and Faust favor turning him over to the townsfolk, while Ragnarök suggests he could be left in charge, compelled to do good via a Mark of Justice.
Yngvar, meanwhile, is looking for magic items. He finds none in the desk, but several on Tunks and Boss Wathe.
Faust begins to question Boss Wathe. "Why I didn't want you on the scene?" he repeats. "Ya kidding? You guys cost me my best talent, and screwed up my plans for that lousy Trading Post. I gotta lot a time and dough sunk into this place, and I didn't want you mutts lousing it up."
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 19/11/17 -- CMD 24 -- HP circa 20/52 -- Rage 11/20 d20=11 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2013 10:34:28 PM "These... mutts... as you call us, had enough of a bite to deal with most of your talent, and whatever is left has run away. Tell me!" And the minotaur got very close to Boss Wathe's face, so close that his hot breath was felt by the man, "Tell me why should we not just slit your throat and be done with you once and for all!"
The minotaur pulled his blue steel dagger from its sheath, and moved the point until it was less than a finger's width from the boss' right eye. "Tell me why I should not just pluck your eyes out in payment for all the pain and suffering you have caused. Tell me!"
Asteron was really, really, angry. Wathe had killed and destroyed, and his defense was that he had much time and money invested in his operation. His next words had icy steel in them, the icy steel of death: "and take care that I like your answer, or you will not live much after you utter it, I swear!" - - - - - OOC:
Intimidate [d20+10]: 21
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Wednesday November 6th, 2013 11:17:11 PM
Za shrugs his shoulders and sheaths his sword, after hearing Waithe's comments, and name calling. Something tells me Waithe shouldn't be left in charge here. Did you really think you could control everyone through fear and taxes? You can't buy loyalty, but you surely financed your downfall, mutt!
The minotaurs words to Waithe strike Za as very cold; and probably truthful indeed. And they should be.
[i]He deserves to Die. He's lucky Rag held him down. If not for that he'd met the end of my blade for sure. Manipulating and extorting people who are having a hard enough time living among the conditions of this place. What, if not that, can be considered evil?
IN any case Za doesn't care much who gets left in charge of The Freehold. He feels he's proven his loyalty to this group from the Trading Post and thats enough for him for now. If the group decides to have a hand in what happens here after this, then he'll do his best to help out.
He walks over to Tunks and rolls him over on his back, if he isn't already, and begins searching for anything that may be useful. Asking Yngvar, You seeing anything that might be worth keeping.
(Jerry tL) HP: 39/39 AC:20/ T:16/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 Smith Wigglesworth Thursday November 7th, 2013 5:03:49 PM
Smith nods his head at the drow's words. "Turn him over to the townfolk - I'm certain they would figure out what to do with him. Lynchings are always popular with the mobs."
Smith heads over to where his equipment was stashed and grabs his bag and other items, putting everything where it belongs once he is able to see that it is all there.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 Thursday November 7th, 2013 5:18:22 PM
Yngvar will happily start striping off anything giving off a magic aura, along with a sound frisking for keys, papers, or good ol' gold.
We wouldn't want you slipping off too soon.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 19 -- HP 33/38 Thursday November 7th, 2013 5:49:09 PM
Toregan reaches out to shake hands with the gnome as he introduces himself. "Well met Mr. Wigglesworth. I am Toregan Dondarin, and I appreciate the aid you gave us in the fight. Asteron might not have made it without your healing."
Turning to Waithe, Toregan tries to keep his face as impassive as he can. [/b]"If we don't decide to toss him to the townsfolk, or they want us to deal with him, I say we leave him stranded in the jungle and let nature run its course with him."[/b]
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple Thursday November 7th, 2013 7:00:26 PM
Rag's happy that someone help him to tie up boss wathe. He mahes sure to disarm him alsol
DM Kathy d20+7=22 ; Thursday November 7th, 2013 10:20:06 PM Asteron is very intimidating, but Boss Wathe is made of sterner stuff [Will save 22]. "Well, ya got a point there," he says calmly. "I shoulda hired you boys from the beginning. My mistake, but see, there's time to fix it. Long as there's no eye-poking or throat-slitting." He eyes Asteron's weapons nervously. "I sill got some cash; what say we divvy it up and figure out how to run this town proper-like? I got the know-how, and you boys got the talent. And initiative, which I like. So whaddaya say?"
Za'Reed adds his threats to Asteron's, then begins searching the body of the downed Tunks. Yngvar points him to the magic items, and soon Za has removed Tunks' chain shirt, his rapier, his belt, his cloak, a ring, and a set of thieves' tools.
Smith retrieves his own gear, and recommends turning Wathe over to the townsfolk, a sentiment that Toregan wholeheartedly embraces.
Ragnarök, with Yngvar's help, removes Boss Wathe's magic items: a breastplate, a short sword, and a dagger.
(Jorge) Asteron Worldtraveller AC 19/11/17 -- CMD 24 -- HP circa 20/52 -- Rage 11/20 Friday November 8th, 2013 11:45:01 AM
Asteron snorts. "You are not correct, ex-boss Wathe, you have no cash left. WE have cash now. And your know how would get us killed, just like it got your crew killed. Look at the great Tunks. He was good, even better than me, but he made a mistake. He sided with you. Now, his equipment is ours, just like yours". As Asterons strength returns, so does his blood lust subside.
"If you agree, let's get him out in the open, and gather the townsfolk. They should make the call." He tells his companions. "Also, is any of you good with locks? There is the chest in the back room that we should check out, but it may be trapped or locked, or both. If any of you can check it out, I can carry it outside."
It had been a hard-fought battle, but they had prevailed. He had thought he would die, yet he had not shied from his duty, so he had also prevailed against himself. Imod would be pleased. Lifting his blade, he started moving. "Shall we?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14{18}/14{18}/12{16} Mage Armor up -- CMD 13 -- HP 21/31 d20+14=27 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=31 ; Friday November 8th, 2013 12:29:41 PM
With his detect magic still active, Yngvar starts categorizing the magical items.
Yngvar sets aside those items he didn't recognize, Someone want to take a look at these?
From Waithe breastplate: 19 short sword: 28 dagger: 31
(Jerry tL) HP: 39/39 AC:20/ T:16/ FF:15 CMD:10, CMB: +4 Smith Wigglesworth d20+11=25 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=27 ; Friday November 8th, 2013 7:16:28 PM
Smith looks over the items that Ezra wasn't immediately recognizing. While looking them over he nods at Asteron's suggestion. "Get the good townfolk together - let them choose - lynch, live, or tied up in the jungles. It's all the same to me, though I prefer the first or the last myself."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 19 -- HP 33/38 Saturday November 9th, 2013 5:35:35 PM
Toregan also glances over the items that remain unidentified by either Yngvar or Smith. He then "helps" Waithe to his feet. "You've tried to kill all of us repeatedly Waithe. Do you really think that we'd trust you with anything after that?" He leads Waithe out of the building to the town square and waits for someone to gather the prominent member of the townsfolk.
Hp: 41/41 AC:17/ T:13/ FF:14 CMD:19 CMB:+7 Za'Reed Sunday November 10th, 2013 1:25:23 PM
Za chuckles a bit when Rag forces Waithe to his feet. You really messed with the wrong people Waithe. Better hope the towns folk have a heart. If it's up to us, your a dead man.
Za lets the more intelligent minds of the group figure out which items are which, I'm no good at locks or traps. But I wouldn't mind gathering the townsfolk.
Following Rag outside Za will go around and gather everyone he's able to. Basically he'll go into Miss Sussy's, Otto's, the Inn and then walk back slowly the "town Square" .
Boss Waithe! Tied up and unmasked! Awaiting the Towns Sentencing! Everyone Gather to vote and watch the evil Boss get what he deserves!
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 48/51 - AC25/24/19 / 29 vs AoO - CMD 31 / 34 vs Grapple d20+12=30 ; Sunday November 10th, 2013 4:39:28 PM
Rag too nods at Asteron's idea to let the townsfolk decide about Wathe's faith. Just before they go, the Monk casts a Mark of Justice upon Wathe making sure he will never again do harm to the Townsfolk nor the Outpost.
He's intrigued by the items they recovered. Too many blades and armor... but perhaps here and there something he might use. He'll join the search of the back room not expecting too many traps though. But just in case he does check the surroundings. One never knows how sick the former Boss really was. (perception 30)
Once outside, Rag will hold aside but in case anyone wants to pierce Wathe to his sword, Rag will try to interfere... enough blood has been spilled today...
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 17/13/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/30 // Wolfgang AC 18/16/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 15/15 d20+14=21 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=34 ; Sunday November 10th, 2013 7:43:16 PM
Faust shakes his head and answers to Wathe, "You are a rotten hopeless fool. May the folk from this place be kind in their judgement and you wiser than a moment ago if you do have a future. Had you hired us before? No difference. Don't think anyone here enjoys pointless slaughtering."
"I'll go take a look at the lock, if it's perchance magically rigged, I mean, other than that I don't think I can do much but stare it down until it opens...but if it's not magical, there shouldn't be much harm in forcing it.", concludes Faust, casting detect magic on himself and taking the opportunity to eye all the rooms up to the storage one, in case any of them happen to have a magical aura.
Also, couple Sellcraft checks in case any item remains unidentified (+14):
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