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DM JamesD 
Monday November 11th, 2013 9:02:53 AM
ooc: Still waiting on Gerox.

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff)  3d6=10 ; d20+6=13 ;
Monday November 11th, 2013 10:12:02 AM
Hert gasps, when the enemies finish off one of the fixers right in front of him.

"Why would you even do that?" - he asks one of the guards, shocked : "You are as good as dead anyway. It won't get you any favors on the other side."

He waits for the enemy to deliver a series of blows and tries to heal everyone again.

OOC: Hert delays until after enemy's turn and tries to channel energy 10HP; CL check 13

DM JamesD 
Monday November 11th, 2013 1:50:15 PM
Edson draws back the string on his bow and aims carefully at his target. Two more shots fly towards the standing golem. One manages to penetrate deep into its shoulder, the other flies high and lands clatters as it ricochets off the cobble stone.

Brom hears and feels cracking through his body from the golem's last blow. The barbarian is undeterred and returns his strikes back at the golem, but he finds his power somewhat diminished and his attacks wanting.

Next to him Barratore takes three more strikes at the golem, but only lands a single glancing blow. While the two men attack the construct Harvest Moon runs around the golem and grapples the lone remaining Three Bar Mercenary. His arms are slippery and covered in sweat, but she just manages to keep her grip.

Peza feels helpless as the Golem and tribar guard relentlessly attack the fixers without regard for themselves .... suicidal ... whoever is behind the Tribar's is indeed devious and deceiful enemy. Reloading another bolt ... Peza snaps a quick shot at the golem ... hoping it will finally fall from their combined assault ... the bolt flies true and the sharp cracking of clay can be heard as the projectile sends a growing fissure across its face and destroys the magical creature.

Hert gasps, when the enemies finish off one of the fixers right in front of him. "Why would you even do that?" - he asks one of the guards, shocked : "You are as good as dead anyway. It won't get you any favors on the other side."

He waits for the enemy to deliver a series of blows and tries to heal everyone again....but the guards never attack.

We did it because that what we were hired to do. The guard says as he puts his arms in the air. We were hired to help the people and the WLA overthrow an oppressive regime so that they might be free.

ooc: We are now out of combat rounds



Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Monday November 11th, 2013 2:12:04 PM

The unending years of her life within the Contested Kingdoms come back to Harvest Moon in an instant. Years of fear, hiding, starvation, and uncertainty. Despite the impact of the memory -or, perhaps because of it- the half-elfish retains her hold upon the Three Bar Mercenary.

"You know nothing of oppression." The weight of her emotion threatens to overwhelm her. Even so, her voice is calm. It is even. It is even quite focused. "What do you have planned to replace the order of law? Tell us why it is that your order is better than that which you have just slain?"

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday November 11th, 2013 8:19:47 PM
A shocked Peza just stares at the surrendering tribar guard " Hired to help the people and the WLA ?? how can you say that ??? we are the WLA .... you killed Captain Theringer ... he was a good man that isnt helping !!! .... "

Shaking her head .... she asks " who hired you ??"

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d20+7=19 ; 2d8+14=18 ; d20+7=24 ; 2d8+14=20 ;
Monday November 11th, 2013 8:29:09 PM
Barratore finds the guard's tactic a bit odd and demonstrates a problem with disarming yourself as his blade slams into him.

[NonLethal attack PA Cleave Hit AC 19 vs flat footed guard Dmg 18]

[Cleave strike to second guard Non lethal attack PA Hit AC 24 Dmg 20]

Remember Barratore, a battle does not stop because one side decides to. Both sides must be ready to end the conflict. He hears Metascar's words and now understands them far better than before. Barratore Steelwind was not letting the murdering cowards before him decide when the battle was at an end.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+14=17 ;
Monday November 11th, 2013 11:05:22 PM
Edson pulls out his khukri and walks among the dead making sure the tribar guards are all dead. He searches the bodies for anything. (Perception 17)

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 10:01:05 AM
While Edson searches for loot and makes sure the guards are dead, Hert examines the fixers and good guards, and fixers, to see if there is any chance to help someone. After he finishes, he joins the interrogation and asks a question himself:

"Who hired you? What else did you plan to do today?"

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d20+6=13 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 10:51:17 AM
The danger of the battle is done, but Brom can still feel the pain from the construct's crushing blow.

He also hears the words from the Tri-bar fighter and his blood boils. "You will tell us all or by the Gods I will get it from you..." Intimidate DC13 "...and you will beg for death before I'm done."

Fatigue 8rds; Curse Wounds 25 hps

DM JamesD 
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 7:04:52 PM
The unending years of her life within the Contested Kingdoms come back to Harvest Moon in an instant. Years of fear, hiding, starvation, and uncertainty. Despite the impact of the memory -or, perhaps because of it- the half-elfish retains her hold upon the Three Bar Mercenary. "You know nothing of oppression." The weight of her emotion threatens to overwhelm her. Even so, her voice is calm. It is even. It is even quite focused. "What do you have planned to replace the order of law? Tell us why it is that your order is better than that which you have just slain?"

A shocked Peza just stares at the surrendering tribar guard " Hired to help the people and the WLA ?? how can you say that ??? we are the WLA .... you killed Captain Theringer ... he was a good man that isnt helping !!! .... "

Shaking her head .... she asks " who hired you ??"

Barratore finds the guard's tactic a bit odd and demonstrates a problem with disarming yourself as his blade slams into him, knocking the guard on conscious. Remember Barratore, a battle does not stop because one side decides to. Both sides must be ready to end the conflict. He hears Metascar's words and now understands them far better than before. Barratore Steelwind was not letting the murdering cowards before him decide when the battle was at an end.

Edson pulls out his khukri and walks among the dead making sure the tribar guards are all dead. He searches the bodies for anything. As he searches for loot and makes sure the guards are dead, Hert examines the fixers and good guards, and fixers, to see if there is any chance to help someone. After he finishes, he joins the interrogation and asks a question himself: "Who hired you? What else did you plan to do today?"

The danger of the battle is done, but Brom can still feel the pain from the construct's crushing blow. He also hears the words from the Tri-bar fighter and his blood boils. "You will tell us all or by the Gods I will get it from you...and you will beg for death before I'm done."

The remaining guard stutters a little as his fellow guard falls and he tries to follow Harvest's question. The people of this town hired us to free them. We have no plan for an order of law and no wishes to head up any such order. We were asked to help free the people of the Fixer's oppressive rule and then planned to go home leaving to people to make their own choices and their own fate.

When asked specifically who hired him he lists off the name of several well known and successful merchants in Rum including Menevia's of Menevia's Best Precious Stones, Theodistyr of The Silver Sword arms store and Maaqrana in addition to several familiar WLA names.

As Edson searches the bodies he finds several swords, axes and shields all displaying the tri-bar symbol with the exception of the merchant's jeweled sword.

Edson only Highlight to display spoiler: {As you search you are shocked to stumble across a woman's headless corpse, both because there had been no women involved in the fighting and because the only severed heads on the field were clearly male.}

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+13=23 ;
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 7:13:10 PM
Edson spits on the ground whenever he sees the tribar symbol. He thinks back to his days in the guild and the vile and disgusting schemes he was a part of. When he comes across the jeweled dagger, he examines it closer to get a worth of it.(Appraise 23).

Then he is truly disgusted as he finds the womans body. He puts hid thumb and forefinger in his mouth and lets out a shrill whistle. "Hey, over here." He yells to the group.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 7:21:34 PM

The names of those from the Woldian League are the most shocking.

"We must speak with those that this man has named," says Harvest Moon. "I will return to the compound to find them." Grim faced, she sets off on her own. "They will explain themselves."

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Tuesday November 12th, 2013 8:28:54 PM
As the tribar guard gets peppered with questions .... Peza thinks of a few more ....

" you say you were hired ?? so who are you ?? name of your outfit ?? "

" who was in charge of your group ??"

"If you were hired to help the people and WLA .. then why did you kill Captain Theringer ... as he was the Captain of this WLA outpost ?"

As Captian Theringer's name rings in her head she quickly makes her way to where the captain had fallen .... the ranger checks on him ....

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 7:05:42 AM
As the others ask the question, Gerox will ponder the implications on the answers as he also hurries over to the Captain to check and see if he could be saved. He will bend down and check for a pulse. If none is found, he will straighten the Captain out, close his eyes and use his cloak to cover his face.

He looks up at Harvest and asks, "This is crazy. I can't believe that all of those merchants would conspire together to bring down the Fixers. It makes no sense. Most merchants want peace on the street and stability. It is better for business. Still I guess we have to check it out. Maybe they wanted to be a ruling council or something."

Gerox will cast a detect magic and take some time to scan the battlefield looking for magic items and residue magic which might aid in their investigation.



Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 7:49:10 AM
A revolution against the ruling body and those seen as the military hand of the ruling body. Barratore grabs Harvest by the shoulder. "We are next on the list." he states flatly. "This is not over because we are still here. I suggest we gather our things and leave." Barratore levels his blade at the guard and steps up over him. "Run or I will cut you down."

Once he takes off, Barratore looks to the rest, "We get our things, long with anything else we can grab and we get to 'The People'. They need to be told and warned away from Rum. We helped bring a plague to their lands and we must now remove it."

Barratore looks to Peza on what he just said and says again, "We...must...go"

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 9:15:57 AM

The hand is heavy, as heavy as her heart. "I cannot leave, Barratore Steelwind," Harvest Moon replies. She turns, the small half-elfish girl tips back her wide and open face, looking up at the minotaur. "They seem to have no plan. These merchants and ... These ones who would be free. If they do not, then we leave Rum in chaos. I cannot do that."

"I have seen no power that is their own. For this ... " She indicates the carnage with a sweep of her small hand. "For this, they hired mercenaries who now will leave. How will they keep peace? How will they keep Rum. Why were the Three Bars sent against The People?"

"It does not seem to me that they have thought beyond slaying the Fixers. If so, then we must stay. They will need us. Rum will need us."

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 10:08:57 AM
Hert ponders Barratore's suggestion for a while.

"We cannot leave yet. There still may be people we can save, and it is our duty to save them. We cannot leave without at least trying. Isn't it the duty of any WLA member?".

"I wonder what happened to Scully. He might be on our side in this."

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged); 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 3:51:12 PM
"I don't believe the WLA would force a coup. This is the same group that attacked the catfolk. And why once the city was finished? This reeks of dirty dealings but to what end? Take over? I have a feeling that one of the Beastlords is involved. We need to get back to the WLA but we also need to get the Fixer's headquarters. Answers may be found in either location. Also, these WLA members he mentioned, should be paid a visit. There is something we're missing."

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 3:58:25 PM
"What if they don't leave. What if they stay now that a big chunk of the leaders are disposed. What if there are more of these mercs hidden around the city. They arent going to kill random citizens because that id their prize, this city. Barratore is right. We warn the people and we come back to the city and do our job. But right now in the city we are useless."

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 9:03:30 PM
Peeking in ..... off to sleep

DM JamesD  d20=4 d20=18
Wednesday November 13th, 2013 10:05:18 PM
Edson spits on the ground whenever he sees the tribar symbol. He thinks back to his days in the guild and the vile and disgusting schemes he was a part of. When he comes across the jeweled dagger, he examines it closer to get a worth of it...It is a fine sword. Master craftsmanship, and the jewels on it are worth even more...but something nags at the back of his mind...something tells him that the sword is worth more than just the sum of its parts.

Then he is truly disgusted as he finds the womans body. He puts hid thumb and forefinger in his mouth and lets out a shrill whistle. "Hey, over here." He yells to the group.

The names of those from the Woldian League are the most shocking to Harvest Moon. "We must speak with those that this man has named," she says. "I will return to the compound to find them." Grim faced, she sets off on her own. "They will explain themselves."

As the tribar guard gets peppered with questions .... Peza thinks of a few more ...." you say you were hired ?? so who are you ?? name of your outfit ??
We don't have one. He are several small groups and individual mercenaries hired to help free the people. My friends and I were one of the largest groups, I believe. There were six of us, and we were promised that if we succeeded our families would be taken care of, regardless of our fate.

" who was in charge of your group ??"
We were told to wait by the fountain and to attack the oppressors when the fighting started. There really wasn't much of a plan or anyone in charge of our group.[i]

"If you were hired to help the people and WLA .. then why did you kill Captain Theringer ... as he was the Captain of this WLA outpost ?"
[i]We were told the WLA was split between those hungry for power or getting their pockets lined by the government and those serving the people. Those that fought the regime we helped. Those that supported them..... his voice trails off sensing there must be a personal connection between the group and "The Ringer".

Peza senses he is telling the truth, but that leaves just a many questions unanswered.... Captian Theringer's name rings in Peza's head and she quickly makes her way to where the captain had fallen .... the ranger checks on him .... unmoving and lifeless.

As the others ask the question, Gerox will ponder the implications on the answers as he also hurries over to the Captain to check and see if he could be saved. Bending down he checks for a pulse. Finding none he straighten the Captain out, close his eyes and use his cloak to cover his face.

He looks up at Harvest and asks, "This is crazy. I can't believe that all of those merchants would conspire together to bring down the Fixers. It makes no sense. Most merchants want peace on the street and stability. It is better for business. Still I guess we have to check it out. Maybe they wanted to be a ruling council or something."

Gerox casts a detect magic spell and take some time to scan the battlefield looking for magic items and residue magic which might aid in their investigation. He can feel the lingering aura of magic dissipating on several of the dead along with a stronger aura on the jeweled sword and one of the recently separated heads...

A revolution against the ruling body and those seen as the military hand of the ruling body. Barratore grabs Harvest by the shoulder. "We are next on the list." he states flatly. "This is not over because we are still here. I suggest we gather our things and leave." Barratore levels his blade at the guard and steps up over him. "Run or I will cut you down."...The man swallows and nods. He quickly runs from the square, trying to drag his unconscious friend with him.

Once he takes off, Barratore looks to the rest, "We get our things, long with anything else we can grab and we get to 'The People'. They need to be told and warned away from Rum. We helped bring a plague to their lands and we must now remove it."

Barratore looks to Peza on what he just said and says again, "We...must...go"

Harvest Moon replies. She turns, the small half-elfish girl tips back her wide and open face, looking up at the minotaur. "They seem to have no plan. These merchants and ... These ones who would be free. If they do not, then we leave Rum in chaos. I cannot do that."

"I have seen no power that is their own. For this ... " She indicates the carnage with a sweep of her small hand. "For this, they hired mercenaries who now will leave. How will they keep peace? How will they keep Rum. Why were the Three Bars sent against The People?"

"It does not seem to me that they have thought beyond slaying the Fixers. If so, then we must stay. They will need us. Rum will need us."

Hert too ponders Barratore's suggestion for a while. "We cannot leave yet. There still may be people we can save, and it is our duty to save them. We cannot leave without at least trying. Isn't it the duty of any WLA member? I wonder what happened to Scully. He might be on our side in this."

"I don't believe the WLA would force a coup. This is the same group that attacked the catfolk. And why once the city was finished? This reeks of dirty dealings but to what end? Take over? I have a feeling that one of the Beastlords is involved. We need to get back to the WLA but we also need to get the Fixer's headquarters. Answers may be found in either location. Also, these WLA members he mentioned, should be paid a visit. There is something we're missing."

"What if they don't leave. What if they stay now that a big chunk of the leaders are disposed. What if there are more of these mercs hidden around the city. They arent going to kill random citizens because that id their prize, this city. Barratore is right. We warn the people and we come back to the city and do our job. But right now in the city we are useless."

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al  d20+7=23 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2013 7:40:12 AM

How long ago had it been? A year? More? Was she now sixteen seasons? How long ago was it that she had set out from the Contested Kingdoms? How long ago had it been that she arrived in Plateau City. She remembered being grateful for the gift of a simple wooden bowl given to her by a woman in a doorway.

She had found the Woldian League of Adventurers as Thelonious had instructed her to do. Here she had found friends. She had found trust. She had found ...

"We must return to the compound," says Harvest Moon. "It is not only where we might find traitors. It is our home."

With a quick almost unconscious series of movements, she recalls a spell. Then, in retrieving her polearm, Harvest Moon notices the body of the woman. One woman among many men. And her head is gone.

While scanning the carnage for the head of the woman, Harvest Moon casts a quick cantrip. Then she examines the clothing and shape of the woman's body to put a name to the headless corpse.

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Recover Divine Favor using Pearl of Power
Perception 25 taking 10 (To spot head)
Knowledge Local 23 (w/Guidance to Identify the Woman)

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

DM JamesD 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 1:11:05 PM
DM James What cantrip did Harvest Moon cast?

Also, does anyone have a list of what wealth you gained and when?

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 2:22:25 PM

OoC:

> Knowledge Local 23 (w/Guidance to Identify the Woman)

Also, here's my Gear/Wealth spreadsheet. Check out the History tab for some dates and such.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjCCVbMp3-B4dGdlYmNxLW8zRWZ3QURvNTE5MkEtNnc#gid=0
DM James Thanks. I missed the guidance part, and I will look at the link.


Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 4:48:05 PM
"If they were one of the largest groups, this means we can stay. We can handle groups like them, And we must help the city."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 5:29:25 PM
Barratore wipes his blade clean and stows it. It was a bad idea to stay and what help could they provide a city? They could help people, but who wanted the help, who needed the help? If the man who ran off was truthful, many in the city are happier now with the day of carnage over and the Fixers and other high ranking officials dead. The dead needed no help and so that left those that were against the uprising. So who were they and aside from killing those who try and take charge now, what help could be offered?

"Stay and do what exactly?" he poses to the group. "Help the people is not a task, but an idea. Help whom do what? Exactly? Theringer is dead, our brothers in the WLA helped kill him. How do we help the city exactly?"

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d20+9=20 ;
Thursday November 14th, 2013 7:00:20 PM
Brom honestly doesn't know what step should be next. He'd like to go kill everyone involved. But he also thinks their numbers and his wounds would be his inevitable end. He's not ready to pay that.

"I wanna slay all from the top down - payback for Theringer. Didn't like with him or the WLA much, but he didn't deserved to die. This open slaughter needs answerin' cause I ain't livin' in a place where ya slaughter what ya don't like." He says. "We got no resources, and no intel on the truth of what happened. So I say we don't leave the city, but we do go inta hidin' until we know more. Where? I got nothin."

Perception DC20

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 9:11:48 PM
"I suggest we head back to the WLA compound .... at least for a while .. we can bury Captain Theringer
then try and figure out our next action "

Peza looks for cart of some type to help transport the captains body and belongings back to the WLA compound ....

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 9:38:11 PM
Gerox picks up the jeweled sword and announces, "This is magic. We should take it along." He moves to the severed head and studies it more closely wondering if the head is magic or something like an earing is magic on the head. If the head itself is magic, he will discreetly stow it away and say, "We should go back and bury our dead Captain. Who was next in line of the WLA in officers? We should also be concerned to see if the compound itself didn't fall under attack."

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Thursday November 14th, 2013 10:31:49 PM
"Does this strike anyone else as odd. This woman's body without a head?" Edson asks the group while pointing to the womans body. "I don't recall any women attacking, and if she was a bystander where is her head?"

DM JamesD  d100=10 d20=19
Friday November 15th, 2013 9:06:41 AM
How long ago had it been? A year? More? Was she now sixteen seasons? How long ago was it that Harvest Moon had set out from the Contested Kingdoms? How long ago had it been that she arrived in Plateau City. She remembered being grateful for the gift of a simple wooden bowl given to her by a woman in a doorway. She had found the Woldian League of Adventurers as Thelonious had instructed her to do. Here she had found friends. She had found trust. She had found ..."We must return to the compound," says Harvest Moon. "It is not only where we might find traitors. It is our home." With a quick almost unconscious series of movements, she recalls a spell. Then, in retrieving her polearm, Harvest Moon notices the body of the woman. One woman among many men. And her head is gone.

While scanning the carnage for the head of the woman, Harvest Moon casts a quick cantrip. Then she examines the clothing and shape of the woman's body to put a name to the headless corpse. She thinks she remembers her as being one of the wealthier and more influential citizens of the city. Not someone with any real position or power, but someone who made a point of being friends with people that do.

After hearing the guards comment Hert says, "If they were one of the largest groups, this means we can stay. We can handle groups like them, And we must help the city."

Barratore wipes his blade clean and stows it. It was a bad idea to stay and what help could they provide a city? They could help people, but who wanted the help, who needed the help? If the man who ran off was truthful, many in the city are happier now with the day of carnage over and the Fixers and other high ranking officials dead. The dead needed no help and so that left those that were against the uprising. So who were they and aside from killing those who try and take charge now, what help could be offered? "Stay and do what exactly?" he poses to the group. "Help the people is not a task, but an idea. Help whom do what? Exactly? Theringer is dead, our brothers in the WLA helped kill him. How do we help the city exactly?"

Brom honestly doesn't know what step should be next. He'd like to go kill everyone involved. But he also thinks their numbers and his wounds would be his inevitable end. He's not ready to pay that. "I wanna slay all from the top down - payback for Theringer. Didn't like with him or the WLA much, but he didn't deserved to die. This open slaughter needs answerin' cause I ain't livin' in a place where ya slaughter what ya don't like." He says. "We got no resources, and no intel on the truth of what happened. So I say we don't leave the city, but we do go inta hidin' until we know more. Where? I got nothin."

"I suggest we head back to the WLA compound Peza says, .... at least for a while .. we can bury Captain Theringer then try and figure out our next action " Peza looks for cart of some type to help transport the captains body and belongings back to the WLA compound .... after a moment she spots an abandoned cart that had been turned over and abandoned when the fight started with several loafs of trampled bread surrounding it.

As the others debate what to do Edson puzzles over the other mystery, "Does this strike anyone else as odd. This woman's body without a head?" Edson asks the group while pointing to the womans body. "I don't recall any women attacking, and if she was a bystander where is her head?"

As if on cue Gerox picks up the jeweled sword and announces, "This is magic. We should take it along." He then moves to the severed head and studies it more closely wondering if the head is magic or something like an earring is magic on the head. As he removes the helmet the hard metal turns to soft black fabric and the guards face begins to thin, his hair growing at amazing speed and his lips reddening...in mere seconds the rough guard's head transforms into that of an elegant and clearly well to do blond woman.


Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Friday November 15th, 2013 12:56:59 PM

The transformation of the Mercenary's head to the woman's head is startling. Harvest Moon examines the head to place a name to the person who once belonged to this head and body. Her interest, though, for now at least, is largely academic.

"I will return to the compound now," she announces to the others. "It is our home still, I think. Maybe. I will go there to find out. If it is not, then I think I will join you in leaving Rum, Barratore Steelwind." So says Harvest Moon.

"I owe my allegiance to the Woldian League of Adventurers. I do not owe an allegiance to Rum. During the year we have been here, we have not met many people outside of the Woldian League. Only Scully Swiftblayde and his men, and I do not like them. We have spent little time in Rum. It has grown so swiftly that I do not know it. If the Woldian League in Rum is no more, then we have only each other."

"I go now to find out." With a grim look on her face, Harvest Moon turns and heads off alone in the direction of the compound of the Woldian League of Adventurers. Her thoughts are of what she might find and what it might mean for the future.

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Knowledge Local 23 (w/Guidance to Identify the Woman)

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Friday November 15th, 2013 2:26:41 PM
Barratore snorts as the severed head of a guard becomes that of a woman. He speaks slowly out loud, "so a well to do and influential woman wore a magical disguise to appear as a mercenary guard and then engaged real warriors? She stood no chance. Why would a woman of means do such a thing?" Barratore shakes his head and then adds, "Are any of the other guards, not actually guards or mercenaries?"

Barratore also clears up that it is not that he wants to abandon Rum, but he does think a real danger still exists to The People and that what he means by leaving is to warn them sooner rather than later. He is not suggesting packing it in and leaving the city to the wolves.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Friday November 15th, 2013 3:06:06 PM
Edson is in shock at the transformation of the head, he immediately starts pulling the helmets off the heads of the other tribar guards to see if they change.

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Friday November 15th, 2013 9:15:03 PM
Turning the cart right side .. Peza moves over to the captain's body .... and gentle lifts it into the cart .... along with his belongings .....

As the women is revealed .... " wow .. that is strange ... somebody trying to cover something up ?? ... hey Hert can you communicate with the dead ?? maybe we could gain some insight of who is behind this travesty .. .. that is before you send their souls on their journey to visit Gargul "

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Friday November 15th, 2013 9:16:42 PM
Gerox drops the head in horror as it transforms in his hands. After the startled moment, he will continue studying it and the cloth hood in his hands. Was the hood magic or was it the head? "Do you think we should bring it along? She looks to be someone of importance and I think we should figure out who she is. "

He looks to Hert and asks, "Do you have anyway to preserve it?"

He will head back to the compound with Harvest and the others and say, "This might not be our home yet but it could be. I think their is the start of some greatness here but it could also lose its way and become something darker. I think we can help grow and guide the city if we choose."

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Monday November 18th, 2013 8:56:07 AM
"I'm not sure... I haven't really done either before" - replies Hert to Peza and Gerox: "I know it is possible, but I'll need to ask Gargul about that. Preserving a corpse isn't too difficult, give me half an hour and I think I'll manage. Speaking with the dead is entirely different, it is essentially directly reaching to the Other Side, something I haven't even tried yet. I'll need time. A day, maybe more."

"There must be people who are loyal to the WLA. Unless the cause of these mercenaries is truly just and noble, which I don't think is true, there must be people who oppose it. We must protect them as we can. I'll go with you, Harvest Moon."

OOC: just to clarify, Hert has a reserved slot to cast Gentle Repose, but will have to wait till tomorrow to learn Speak with Dead

DM JamesD 
Monday November 18th, 2013 11:40:55 AM
Harvest spends a minute trying to identify the woman, but finds knowledge of the people of Rum is limited when it comes to those outside of the WLA and is unable to gain any new insights. Gathering up her gear she prepares to check on the WLA compound before deciding if she will stay here or join Barritore in leaving Rum.

Barritore clarifies that it is not his intention to leave Rum to its fate, but rather to warn the citizens of the danger he feels still exists. As he ponders the implications of such a well to do woman engaging in battle under disguise he concludes that there is much more going on here than meets the eye.

Edson cannot believe the transformation of the head and quickly checks the other guards. Although none reveal such an unexpected discovery, he does end up with a large pile of armor for his troubles.

Peza right the cart and with the utmost reverence places the captain's body in it along with his belongings, protecting them from the scavengers who are sure to follow such a scene. She agrees with Barritore, that it looks like someone is trying to cover something up, and asks Hert if he can use his powers to gain more insight from the dead.

Gerox drops the head in shock as it changes before his eyes. He quickly determines that it was the magic of the cloth hood that caused the transformation. Picking up the head he asks Hert if they should bring it along and try to figure out who she is and if he has a way to preserve it. As he then prepares to head out with Hert he notices the lingering auras of magic on many of the bodies had all but dissipated and that many of the swords and armor collected also have a magical aura. Not as strong as the magical hood or jeweled sword, but still magic.

Hert has never spoken to the dead before, but he doesn't think Gargul will have any problems with the spell as long as he does so with respect and isn't trying to circumvent death or create false life, but such a spell will have to wait until he has time to prepare it tomorrow. In the mean time the best he can do is preserve the head so that it doesn't deteriorate. He then agrees that the groups next best option is to head to the WLA and see if there are members who are yet loyal to the organization.

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The trip to the WLA compound is a slow and devastating one. The fighting has stopped and those remaining mourn the dead. All around you are the signs of battle, fallen guards, fixers and tri-bar. It is impossible to calculate the damaged the city has sustained. As you walk several of the scared and confused citizens spot your sashes and begin following silently you, finding comfort in your presence. No one speaks until you reach the compound and are greeted by Abuto Anfri, a young WLA member just slightly higher ranking than yourselves. He directs the citizens to another room where they can get some food and then speaks to you. I am so relieved to see you all. Its as if all of Rum has gone insane. Brother attacking brother. One minute we were talking about the celebration and the next...they are all dead. All my superiors. Only a handful of us survived, except those who were delivering invitations or off the island, and we have been unable to get a hold of them. It appears there has been a plan in place to over throw the Fixer's, but that is all I know.

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Items found after the battle

1 Jeweled Sword (magic)
1 Magic Hat (magic)
2 MW Bastard Swords
6 MW Great Swords
2 MW Great Axes (Magic)
8 MW Chain Shirts
2 MW Studded Leather Shirts

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Monday November 18th, 2013 4:55:38 PM

"Why are you relieved?" asks Harvest Moon of Abuto Anfri. "What is it that you expect of us? What is it that you believe that we bring that you would be relieved to see us?"

"We know little more than you. Less, I think. We have been away from Rum mostly. We do not even know the system by which Rum was governed. Why was it so bad that these people should wish to overthrow it? Explain the system of government to me now. Last I knew, the Fixers did not rule. They only helped with the building. When did this change, Abuto Anfri?" asked Harvest Moon. In her eyes, there grows the seed of a stubborn belligerence. Such a thing has this senseless slaughter provoked.

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday November 18th, 2013 9:26:20 PM
Nodding at Abuto's choice of words .... "Insane is very appropiate .... it seems so overwhelming ... how could someone plan all this and not be noticed ... i mean someone should of talked .... too many people involved . that someone should of slipped up .... gotten drunk and spoke "

With a look at Abuto .... " well we need to get word out that we are still here ... that the WLA is still active .."

"But we have to bury Captain Theringer ... show him the respect he deserves .... we can bury him here at the compound "


Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Monday November 18th, 2013 10:29:35 PM
Edson grabs up what loot he can and moves with the others to the compound. (Unless people decide just to leave the town).

"Harvest, he is relieved to see us because we are loyal to the Wla and alive. That is all."



Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Monday November 18th, 2013 10:31:35 PM
Barratore looks at Harvest, "He expects that he will continue living for a bit longer and expects that we will keep him that way" Barratore has more pressing questions for Abuto, "What are our capabilities to hold this location and mount a counter strike sir?"
The fighter does not want to stop and think overly so on any subject, turn the situation into a task, break it down into manageable pieces. The dead, the wounded, the big picture, all of that would plunge him into darkness and despair. He locks his eye back to Abuto, the first thing is to secure your position and thus he needed to know if this was to be that location or if they needed to move

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Monday November 18th, 2013 11:58:28 PM
Gerox heads into the compound and immediately heads over to the inn. He belly's up to the bar an asks for a beer and a shot. He take the shot down in a gulp enjoying the burning sensation going down his throat and follows it with a beer chaser. He leaves some coin on the counter and heads out and heads to his quarters where he flops down on the bed and throws an arm over his eyes.

"We need to find out who hired those mercenaries. They wouldn't have come cheap! It would have taken alot of money to hire them. We need to follow the money."

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 9:25:40 AM
Hert cautiously greets Abuto, wary of possibility that he may be a traitor. But soon, seeing how he treats civilians he becomes lowers his suspicions.

"I'll make the preparation for burial" - says Hert, and walks out to search a proper place for a grave. He starts the arrangements by digging a grave of proper size. "I wish we could give him a glorious ceremony he deserved. Or at least a proper coffin, and a headstone."

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged); 
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 11:12:26 AM
Brom agrees with Barratore that defense should be first priority. "The'll be gunnin' for us. We also need to see if Sculley is still alive. As much as I hate to do this, we may need him, if they haven't bought him off."

"It's gotta be the merchants - money, motive, and access to outside. I bet that woman belongs to one of the merchant families." He says.

DM JamesD  d100=49 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 1:08:10 PM
Harvest Moon is curious why Abuto is relieved to see him, but the look of relif on his face makes it clear. He is afraid and the sight of a friendly face is enough to lift his spirits. When she asks about the system of government a dumb looks crosses his face. ...Err...I never really thought about it. I guess I just assumed that since they planned out the "perfect city" that they were in charge. Politics never really interested me. I joined the WLA for adventure, but not like this. All I know is that a voice echoed therough the city and said something about it being time for a new leadership and then everyone started fighting.[b]

He also agrees with Peza that they should get the word out that the WLA is still here, though he seems hesitant at the thought of leaving the compound, and that they should bury Theringer at the compound. [b]I can think of no better place than infront of the WLA with a memorial statue erected in his honor.

As he talks Barratore seems to pick up on Abuto's true motivation and whispers, "He expects that he will continue living for a bit longer and expects that we will keep him that way" He then asks about the possibillity of a counter strike and the man responds, I don't even know who we are fighting or where we would find them to prepare an attack.

Gerox knows exactly what to do as he heads up to the bar and begins to drink, and through liquor comes wisdom. "We need to find out who hired those mercenaries. They wouldn't have come cheap! It would have taken alot of money to hire them. We need to follow the money."

Hert agrees to make the preparation for burial and walks out to search a proper place for a grave, finding a large stone that will serve as a good marker until a proper headstone can be made. Outside everything is eerily quiet, like the calm after a storm. All he can tell is that the fighting has indeed stopped.

Brom agrees with all that has been said, feeling they should follow the money and search out Scully to see if he is willing to help. The question is, where to start first and if you should start know or head out in the morning after you have rested and Hert has prepared his Speak to Dead spell.


Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al  d20+7=21 ;
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 2:26:58 PM

A quiet frown came over the face of Harvest Moon. How could one live within a city for so long and known nothing of how it was run? Who makes the rules? Who collects the taxes? Where is the headquarters of the guard? These are things that all peoples of a city know.

And yet, these things, these facts of life, do not come to her either. When they had arrived upon the SeaSprite, she could have named these things. But, in the time that they had been here upon this island, things had changed so much, that she could not say.

Or, perhaps she could. She had learned of many things during the short periods they had spent in Rum during missions. It is a simple matter now of calming her mind and assembling the pieces into a whole picture. She weaves her fingers in a quick cantrip of Guidance. The act always serves to focus her thoughts. Who had made the laws of Rum before? In who was the power entrusted? Where was the headquarters of the guard? She would find these things, and then seek out the remnants of the law to see what remained.

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Knowledge Local 21 (used w/Guidance to know the power structure of the city before the coup. And the location of the guard headquarters.)

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 8:46:53 PM
Barratore growls a bit, "None of that is important to know. How is the compound stocked for food, water, weapons, stocks of repairs and such." Barratore looks up at the mention of Scully, "They used to be practically across the street, good idea on finding out sooner rather than later on where he and his band stand. Personally I place him firmly in the bought off bracket."

Barratore looks at Brom, " I say we stroll across the way sand say hi. I'll get Gerox and be right back."

Barratore goes and gets Gerox, "We're paying a visit to Scully, you're coming.":

If the gnome doesn't move, Barratore moves to assist him

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged); 
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 9:03:12 PM
"Let's do it, then." He says to the minotaur.

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Tuesday November 19th, 2013 9:17:39 PM
Smiling inwardly as the her friends start brain storming ideas and fact finding actions ..... everybody working towards a goal ....

"Brom i believe Scully's headquarters is right across the street [pretty sure that is where it is] ... go knock on their door and see whats up with them "

"Abuto start with organizing help for the neighbors .... recruit them to help their neighbors .... hopefully this way it keeps expanding outward across the city ... also make sure the WLA banners wave "

" we also have to come up with an idea of how to start a governing process ...the people should vote on who their leaders are .... maybe have the city portioned into districts.... and whoever leads those sit on a council .... well at least post something on the news boards across the city "

"Lastly you mentioned a Voice ?? how was the voice heard ?? what did it sound like ?? "

With that doen Peza follows after Hert helping him give Captain Theringer a decent burial ... " we can do something more later too .... i really looked up to him .... i would like to carry his vision forward in Rum "
adds the raven haired girl



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 8:48:22 AM
Edson nods his head to Barratore. "Finding Scully is a good idea. He looked shady with the dealings with the merchant. Not to mention he is upset his spot as the defacto WLA team went away due to us." Edson runs to his room and gets all his travel gear ready and puts the bag by the door incase they have to leave in a hurry.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 8:50:27 AM
Gerox wakes with a start seeing the huge minotaur towering above him. "What? Where am I going? Why do you need me? Wait one minute while I get organized." With a groan, Gerox pulls himself up and rubs at his eyes. He slides his legs over the mattress and jumps down to the floor. "Really need to get less tall bunks. Someday I am gonna kill myself getting out of that thing. "

He looks up at Barratore and asks, "Do you think Scully could be behind some of this? I don't think he has the brains or the resources to be but he might be in the employ of those who are and could know something. I guess we need to go find out."

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 10:24:24 AM
Hert welcomes Peza's help with appreciative nod and quietly instructs her throughout the procedure.

He continues to arrange Captain's burial. Once he finishes digging the grave, Hert and Peza prepare Theringer's body. Using a wet towel, they clean his wounds and clear as much blood as they can. Hert does the best he can to give Captain Theringer as peaceful look as possible and to remove signs of terrible end he met. Cleric's movements are calm and professional, just like any other time he'd done the ceremonies before, and only sadness on his face indicates that that he cared about Captain. Once they are done with cleaning, Hert finds a sheet or a flag or a cloak to wrap the body and carefully lowers in in the grave and proceeds with the burial. He mounts the headstone and finds a tool to carve the following:

Here lies Theringer
Captain of the WLA

He sits in front of it for several minutes, considering writing an epitaph, but in the end, writes nothing.

"I can't think of anything" - he explains to Peza. "Theringer was a great man... Rum doesn't realize just how much they have lost today."

He spends some minutes in silence in front of the grave. Then, if its not too late, he follows others on their Scully business.

DM JamesD 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 11:48:24 AM
Harvest Moon frowns as she realizes how little she knows about the city about her and contemplates the numerous changes that have occurred, many of which happened as they were outside the walls of Rum. She knew the Fixers planned and organized everything dealing with the cities creation, and it seems likely they were in charge. She had never heard of an election in Rum in the city or of any governing body.

She thinks back to the groups days on the ship prior to their arrival in Rum. The captain had sent the cabin boy to get a map of the Rum and said.

"There are a LOT of groups and organizations who are part of the Fixer Fleet. All of them have just as valuable a claim to being here and helping to build Rum. However, the WLA highly suspects that not all of them have the common good in mind when helping this expedition. Remember, back in South Harbor there was a group or multiple groups that were trying to stop the WLA from being a part of the fleet. It would be very easy here to have someone change a map, plant a stake, and then embroil us in a real estate battle. If the WLA is concentrating on our claim, how much energy will any of us have to pay attention to those people who may need our help?"


The more she thinks of it, the more she is certain that the Fixers pulled all the strings in Rum and controlled things from unseen shadows. Thinking back to the map Map of Rum she remembers the light orage buildings were government related buildings, but somewhere in the back of her mind she thinks she remembers someone mentioning the black tower at the top of the map. It was unlabeled and unidentified, but she is almost certain it was related to the guards and the fixers.

Barratore, feeling such information is not likely to be useful turns his attentions to Scully feeling he is likely to have been bought off and therefore likely to have information. Turning to leave he "invites" Gerox to go with him, reguardless of the gnomes wishes.

Glad to be doing something and able to put his mind to the task, Brom picks up his sword and joins them, Let's do it, then.

Peza smiles to see the group working together so well and helps get the group organized, as well as putting the higher ranking Abuto to work organizing and recruiting the neighbors. She ponders how best to set up a new government and asks Abuto about the voice he heard. As he tells his story she immediately recognizes the voice he described as the one the League Adventurers had heard by the fountain right before the attack. The voice that cut off the fixers must have been heard throughout the city!

Edson agrees with the groups plans to find Scully, feeling he had always lookd shady and had reason to dislike the WLA and the League Adventurers.

As the groups Prepares to leave Peza and a few others help Hert with the burial. Once Hert finishes digging the grave, he helps Peza prepare Theringer's body. Using a wet towel, they clean his wounds and clear as much blood as they can. Hert does the best he can to give Captain Theringer as peaceful look as possible and to remove signs of terrible end he met. Cleric's movements are calm and professional, just like any other time he'd done the ceremonies before, and only sadness on his face indicates that that he cared about Captain. Once they are done with cleaning, Hert finds a sheet or a flag or a cloak to wrap the body and carefully lowers in in the grave and proceeds with the burial. He mounts the headstone and finds a tool to carve the following:

Here lies Theringer
Captain of the WLA

After a moment of silence you realize Rum will never be the same, and without a word everyone goes on their way.

Ooc: I need clarification from everyone on where they are going and what they are doing before I split the group up.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 12:44:02 PM

The black tower awaits. But first ...

Harvest Moon stands at the side of the grave of the man who had recruited them into the Woldian League of Adventurers. He had been their shepherd. He had been their leader - one to look up to for guidance.

All things die. All things are born, they grow, and then they die. It is a journey. It is a circle. What comes to being returns to non-being. All of this Harvest Moon understands, both viscerally as well as intellectually. It is an odd thing for one so young as she to understand so completely. And yet, even with such an understanding, she cannot help the stirrings of sadness within her breast. Grief is an affliction on the living. The dead suffer no longer. And yet grief is. It exists. There is no denying it.

It is a curious juxtaposition - the quiet detachment that comes from an understanding of death's place within the order of nature, seated next to the wild and consuming fires of grief. It had been the same when Harvest Moon's mother had passed. She kneels next to the stone that Hert of Gargul had prepared to mark the grave of Captain Sal Theringer. From the ground she gathers a fistful of earth and throws it into the hole. All things die. His cares are no more now. He has gone now, leaving the League Adventurers behind.

Afterwards, Harvest Moon tells the others of her recollections of the governing bodies of Rum. She speaks of the black tower to the north and tells them that she will go to see whether or not any of the guards have survived and discover what plans they might have to keep order within Rum. But first, it could do no harm to accompany Barratore Steelwind and the Rager across the street to the compound of Scully's Heroes. They too had been investigating the warehouse. That alone says to Harvest Moon that they were not a part of the plot to slay the Fixers. It would be interesting to hear what they intend to do from here.

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 5:49:37 PM
"We stick together. We don't know who is with us and who is against us and no need to give them an advantage. We go check on scully and his scumbags and then we check out this black tower. Like I said no need to split us and weaken us. We stay together we survive."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d20+3=20 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 6:10:32 PM
"No. ". Comes the even reply to Gerox. "I don't think he is behind it, just up to his ears in it. He's a walking for sale sign and either got bought out to help, bought out to keep out of it, or is already dead. I want to know which."
Barratore heads straight to the main gate to leave when Edson pipes up about sticking together. It made sense and readily agrees to wait for Hert, Harvest and Peza. Barratore takes up and notches an arrow to his great bow and takes a position at the entrance to the WLA compound. Theringer would have to wait. Right now, he would pay his respects by doing what he was sure the captain would want. Protect the WLA and not get caught unaware while grieving for the dead.

"Brom, I got this entrance, better keep n eye on our back door."

Perception 20

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d20+9=27 ;
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 8:45:50 PM
"I don't really care about the politics of town, but attacking us...bad mistake."

"Got it." He says as he moves to watch the rear of Sculley's. Perception DC27

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday November 20th, 2013 9:11:40 PM
"Well done Hert ... i thank you for the respect you have shown in burying the Captain .... "

After paying her respects ,, " lets join eberyone and head over to see whats up with Scully and his crew "

Peza walks with determination as she follows after Barratore and Brom as they make they way to Scully's compound

Stepping up to the gate she knocks hard ... "hey Scully you home ??? anybody there ? we need to talk "

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Thursday November 21st, 2013 9:16:27 AM
After the ceremony is finished, Hert silently follows others to look for Scully.

DM JamesD 
Thursday November 21st, 2013 3:15:32 PM
Harvest Moon takes a few minutes to both mourn and honor the passing of Theringer before relaying what se recalls from the map of Rum and the black tower. Although she feels the tower is where they will find the answer to what exactly has happened in Rum, she agrees to folllow the others to Scolly's first in order to get a little more information on what exactly they might be walking into.

"We stick together. Edson declares, feeling that until they know exactly who is with them and who is against the League Adventurers stickig together is your best chance of survival.

Barratore agrees. Although he doesn't feel Scully is up to the task of creating such an uprising, he is sure he had a part in it and was bought off or dead by know...and he wants to know which. As you approach Scully's directs Brom around back to guard the door.

Brom does as Barriatore suggests. Although he doesn't care about politics, attacking him and his home was a mistake they would pay for.

Peza, After paying her respects joins the others in heading over to Scully's, walking with determination as she follows after Barratore and Brom with Hert trailing close behind. "hey Scully you home ??? anybody there ? we need to talk "

There is silence as you wait for a response. The few citizens brave enough to walk the streets flee at your call for fear of another battle. After a minute Barratore catches a glimpse of a shadow moving through the window and knows that someone inside is watching you. What do you want? calls a voice from the other side of the door which you at once recognize as Scully's. Did ya join them? Take a job as their mindless lackeys and come here to finish us off? I swear by Jancassis' undying blade that if you betrayed this city we will end you, and if even think about crossing this threshold it will be the last thing you ever do!!!

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Thursday November 21st, 2013 4:04:07 PM

"You are foolish! And always wrong, Scully Swiftblayde!" Harvest Moon does little to disguise her dislike for the man as she shouts and, with sleeves flapping, shakes her fists in anger at the door. "We tried our best to protect the Fixers. We destroyed the golems. We go now to seek the remnants of the law. We will stand with them and drive back these people who have brought such unrest to Rum."

"You should come too. Or run away from the city. If we win, you will be called cowards, hiding behind your door. If we lose, the others will come for you. Then your door, this place, it will become a trap for you."

"Do as you wish. I do not care. But do not oppose us or you will die sooner rather than later."

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Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, Longstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45  d20+11=20 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2013 7:54:08 PM
Gerox puts a restraining hand on Harvest's arm and says, "Peace sister, we don't know if they were also attacked. He could have lost friends and be injured. Yelling might not help in this case."

He looks up and says to Scully, "It looks like we want the same thing. Peace restored to Rum and the leadership restored. Do you need any help? Have you injured? Maybe we need to join forces for a time to show the citizens of Rum that some can unite at a time of crisis. What say you? Do you want to come with us?" (diplomacy check 20)

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Thursday November 21st, 2013 10:29:30 PM
As Scully vents his peace ..... " we're glad your ok .... we came to see if you and your crew are alright ..."

Pausing a monment she adds " we lost Captain Theringer ... i'm hoping you will help us restore peace to the city .... its a hugh job .... and we cannot do it all alone ... we can do this together ... your experience skills is needed by the people .... lets share in this endeavor " as Peza tries to massage Scully's ego a little

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+9=27 ;
Thursday November 21st, 2013 11:06:58 PM
Edson stands in the back. His hand rests on his bow waiting for the first sign of a fight. He doesn't trust Skully fully so he awaits a more face to face meeting. He keeps his eyes on the building, looking for any more movement.

perception 27

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d20+3=14 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2013 7:46:21 AM
Barratore just growls a bit in response to Scully and the his threat. Barratore keeps his attention on the door, the window and his immediate surroundings as the others spoke. Finish us off That likely meant Scully and his band were attacked and someone died in that attack. Barratore did not like any of them, but if they were assaulted then Scully was on the right side this time at least. Which Barratore finds a bit surprising. Maybe the enemy didn't think of trying to buy out the rogue. Maybe there are levels even Scully won't sink to. At the moment, Scully was not a problem. "Lets get heading to the tower. He's no threat and he's not coming."

Barratore raises his voice to speak to Scully, "We are cutting to the heart of all this, you and yours keep our block secure. We won't be long and we'll talk more when we get back."

"Lets go. BROM! WE'RE HEADIN OUT!"

perception 14

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Friday November 22nd, 2013 8:45:15 AM
"Agreed, lets head to the tower."

DM JamesD 
Friday November 22nd, 2013 12:40:43 PM
Harvest Moon's disdain for Scully is clear as she taunts him and calls him a coward while Gerox tries to calm her. From behind the door he calls back, Always jumping to the wrong conclusion aren't you? Who do you think it was that warned the people across the city? You think yours was the only battle in Rum? We killed more mercs than anyone and our warnings kept the innocent safe and allowed those able to prepare to defend their shops and homes. We may have lost the government, but we saved the city and we will be remembered. We just know when to cut our losses. You can tell by the pride in his voice at recounting the battle that his story is at least part true.

Gerox tries to be diplomatic as he offers Scully Swiftblayde and his bad assistance and an opportunity to join to join the League Adventurers. You fools, he laughs mockingly, although he is noticeably friendlier towards Gerox than Harvest. You still don't know who you are up against. This isn't a fight that can be won. Our goal was to persevere, not to win.

Sculley is the silent until Peza says her piece. In an uncharacteristically sympathetic manner he expresses his condolences for you loss. We too have lost many close to us, as I expect everyone in Rum has. We will do what we can to help restore and maintain the peace in Rum...You should go to the Fixer's tower. We didn't discover who was pulling the strings until right before the attack, but you will never believe me until you learn the truth for yourself. Tomorrow we will rebuild.

Edson continues to stand in the back with his bow waiting. He can hear the other's conversation, but nothing happens behind the building.

Barratore growls a bit in response to Scully, effectively ending the conversation. Calling to the others he decides it is time to visit the tower and cut to the heart of the matter, a decision that Hert quickly agrees with.

ooc: Please let me know if you make an preperations before going to the tower and roll for any applicable skill checks.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al  d20+15=34 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2013 1:43:21 PM

... we will be remembered ...

Harvest Moon growls to herself, a soft feline thing, as she turns away from the compound of Scully's Heroes. How similar were his words to those that had come from the Three Bar Mercenary. It makes her want to spit.

Once out of sight of the compound, the half-elfish girl calls upon a blessing to lengthen her stride. From there, she leads the pack as they make their way to the tower. Her senses, as acute as ever, seek to guard against danger as she and the League Adventurers make their way to the north.

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Cast Longstrider

Perception 34

Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Friday November 22nd, 2013 3:08:41 PM

OoC: Did we get any XP from the battle at the festival? (Golems, etal.)

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d20+9=15 ;
Friday November 22nd, 2013 8:38:30 PM
"Alright, let's go." He says.

Brom grumbles at Sculley but understands.

Perception dc 15

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Friday November 22nd, 2013 11:23:42 PM
"Figured this would be our discussion" Edson said to no one in particular. He followed the others to the tower, one hand on his bow and and one on his sword ready for any more surprises the tribar guards have for them.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d20+3=10 ;
Saturday November 23rd, 2013 11:08:29 AM
Barratore has his blade and bow, there aren't any other preparations he can make or really needs to. Hert, Gerox and Harvest though are different stories. The fighter looks at them as the group moves and Harvest takes to the lead.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged); 
Sunday November 24th, 2013 4:17:29 PM
"Hey, Hert. Can you do somethin' 'bout this bruise?" He says placing his hand on the spot the golem struck him.

Rage: 8/16 used; Curse Wound (25 pts)

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Sunday November 24th, 2013 9:41:46 PM
Gerox moves next to Peza and says, "I don't mind do a recon but we need to be careful not to get mixed up in another battle. The spell users have used many of their spells and we already have some wounded folk." He points at Brom.

"Somehow I doubt we are ready to take on the folks who tried to over throw the current government."

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff)  d20+6=18 ; d8+6=12 ;
Monday November 25th, 2013 9:40:18 AM
"Let me see, Brom" - says Hert and inspects wound for a little while. "Look, I'm not sure. So far I haven't managed to do anything about them."

He tries to heal the wound again, and again it doesn't seem to work (CLW CL18 HP12).

"This is probably the strongest curse I've ever seen... I might do something about it over a matter of days, but not right now, probably. Although maybe... Gerox! Do you think if I try to dispel or remove the curse the wound would be easier to cure? Do you think its worth a shot?"



DM JamesD 
Monday November 25th, 2013 10:22:51 AM
... we will be remembered ... Disgust growns in Harvest Moon as she sees the simillarities between the tri-bar and Scully's Heroes. Nothing but overgrown egoes obsessed with pride...
Turning her attention to the task at hand she casts long strider on herself and begins searching the streets for some unseen danger.

Brom and Barratore agree and turns towards the tower. They have their weapons and need little else along the lines of preperation. As they walk Brom asks Hert to heal the bruise he received from the golem.

Edson is unsuprised by the results of the conversation and says as much as the group heads towards the tower. As you walk Gerox moves next to Peza and suggests the groups do everything in their power to avoid another conflict. "Somehow I doubt we are ready to take on the folks who tried to over throw the current government."

The tower looms overhead long before you, the ghastly marble pillars towering over the city. You had never paid the building much attention before, but now you cannot help but envisioning those inside looking down upon the city. So far seperated from the pain and destruction they have caused.

As you approach you notice all of the guards now bear the tri-bar emblem and move freely about the city, some of whom you recognize as established protectors of the city while other faces are new to you. The changes to the city are minor, but everything seems tainted with a loathsome contagion, and inspired by a noxious alliance with distorted hidden powers. The guard's uniforms are now a royal purple and any signs or notices depicting the Fixers have been removed from public viewing.

The giant square around the tower is prestine. Either no fighting took place here or any evidence of such unpleasantries has already been removed. Every road is flaked by guards and several pairs bearing the tri-bar symbol and several more pairs move about freely as they patrol. They leave you alone, but clearly are keeping an eye one you. In the very center, staring up at the tower stands a tall half-orc. Half-orcs are rare enough in the city, with their slightly pointed ears and long sharp teeth, but this one stands out with his blue-gray skin, the likes of whch you have never seen before. There is no doubt that this is your first time seeing him in the city. Harvest Moon's keen eyes quickly notice the three weapons at his side. A dagger, a crossbow, and a well polished falchion .

ooc: To answer Harverst's question on XP, there is one more thing to handle and then I will hand out XP.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Monday November 25th, 2013 11:52:15 AM

They have prepared. (Whoever "They" may be.) There is law. There is a guard. Only one thing, then remains to be determined.

Harvest Moon joins the unknown half-orc, his face tipped up toward the heights of the dark tower. She stands next to him and turns her face to the same heights. She, a much smaller shadow of the half-orc's bulk dressed in an oversized robe of sea green.

"I wonder," she says, as though to no one in particular, "why it was that they did it? Why did they send their giants to attack the People in the mountains? Why did they spill so much blood today?"

"We came to Rum with the first ships. The Fixers were our friends. It was their magic that created much of the city. They were always fair. We never heard them speak of rule. They only worked to build the city."

"But we have been gone from Rum very often," she continues. "The city is much changed from the way I remember it. All things change," says the small half-elven girl in a voice flat and devoid of emotion. "I would have an accounting from the Three Bars," she says. "For the lives of the catpeople that they slew. For the Fixers that they slew. For the grief that they have sewn today. I would have their reasons," she says as she stands next to the half-orc, speaking to the air.

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Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+14=19 ; d20+8=13 ;
Monday November 25th, 2013 4:55:33 PM
Edson eyes the half orc as Harvest walks up to him. His eyes watch the brute to make sure he isn't about to strike. His hand rests on the bow, knowing that he could get an arrow off before the man swung at Harvest. "Eyes all around us," he says to those around him. "If we get into a fight, go back to back. That way they can't get behind us at any point."
The elf's fingers flex and loosen around his bow.

Perception 19
Sense Motive 13

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al  d20+11=30 ;
Monday November 25th, 2013 5:07:16 PM

OoC: I don't think Harvest would expect anything but honesty from the half-orc. Even if the half-orc ignores her that's an honest response. But, for the sake of completeness, along with the fact that Harvest tends to be highly observant, I'm making a Sense Motive roll. Maybe a Hunch will come of it.

Sense Motive 30.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Monday November 25th, 2013 8:26:57 PM
Ooc: And shawn the player failed his int. Check... didnt realize this was our new player

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday November 25th, 2013 8:59:11 PM
Nodding as Gerox speaks .... " I agree ... we are totally outclassed by those behind the Tribars .... if they can overthrow Rum with ease ... what chance do we have ..... all our connections from the fixers to Captain Theringer are gone ..... they control everything .... it must of been such a massive undertaking and yet we had no clue ... no warning .... how can so many people be invlved and nothing was heard ??? no hints no rumours ... nothing ... i mean look about the city ... thousands were involved and yet nothing ... whoever is running the show is very powerful...."

" someone must be in charge ... at least the face of the tribars ... yet we have no name or face of who it is ... we need to start to build a base of people we can count on .... "

Peza stops and stares up at the black tower ... just soaking it in .... trying to understand the madness that took place ....

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Monday November 25th, 2013 9:05:19 PM
Gerox sees the half orc and wonders at his motivations. He doesn't seem like a guard as he is looking at the tower the same as his comrades. He decides to speak to the large half orc. "Excuse me sir, my name is Gerox Shale. Are you afiliated with the new guards? Do you work here? We are trying to figure out who is in charge now and why so much blood had to be spilled for a change in leadership."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d20+3=22 ;
Monday November 25th, 2013 10:13:03 PM
Barratore glares at any guard willing to make eye contact with him, daring them to draw steel on him. For his part, Barratore already has his sword in hand. Barratore disagrees, "Not outclassed, but surely outnumbered."

How had it happened? Theringer had said there were many demonstrations and folks with the tri-bar insignia had been grabbed in multiple instances. He had said there was never anything overtly dangerous. Something was terribly missed, or perhaps a multitude of small things were not connected.

"We assume the Fixers were firmly in charge and that position might be inherently flawed. Their grip may have been weak or even flawed."

Barratore stops with the others by the half Orc. The fighter looks him over for a symbol of anykind and then Barratore continues towards the tower.

Perception 22

Barratore is a large powerfully built minotaur with a large barrel chest, powerful arms and thick legs. He appears designed for one task, combat. A large bastard sword hangs at his side and a composite longbow on his back. His eyes are large black orbs, with a black diamond mark between them that stretches from the top of his head to his snout. His fur is a reddish brown with streaks of black as well. Barratore dresses in well kept Breastplate armor with an oil skinned leather cloak, a brown waist coat that comes to about mid thigh with pockets, a belt pouch and pack.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d20+9=15 ;
Monday November 25th, 2013 11:11:39 PM
"Definitely not outclassed." He says in agreement with Barratore.

Brom listens to the others and there guess at why the Fixers were deposed. To the barbarian, it did not matter. They attacked him, they attack the WLA, and they attacked the People. It might as well been a direct declaration of war. It might not be today, but at some point all responsible would die by his blade.

Brom sees the half-orc. He doesn't care much one way or the other. Like Barratore, he looks the half-orc over and continues to the tower.

Perception DC15


Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 1:41:01 AM
Something has obviously gone very wrong. Zalmay has wandered the streets of the town for hours since disembarking from the ship. His contact is nowhere to be found. The rest of the team that was supposed to join him here? Who knows... Whatever the crisis was that had concerned the Fixers enough for them to call for reinforcements from the WLA in Plateau City... it appears that crisis has already overtaken them.

There are signs of recent fighting all over town, and all normal business has come to a halt. Armed men in unfamiliar uniforms are everywhere. The Tri-Bars. That's what he's heard people call them, speaking in frightened voices. Whatever they're up to, this tower appears to be a center of activity. As he approaches it, he notices a small group of people gathered nearby. While they are armed, they don't appear to be part of this new army...

A short woman and a Gnome break off from the group and approach him. The lady rambles on about the horrors these Tri-Bars have perpetrated, while the other questions him directly...

Zalmay looks at them and shakes his head.
"I wish I knew. I literally just arrived in town today, and everything is wrecked. I have no idea what's happening, but something has obviously gone very wrong..."

OOC: A quick description:
In build and features he mostly favors his (human) mother, aside from slightly pointed ears and longer, sharper teeth. The one obvious sign of his nonhuman ancestry is his skin color, an odd blue gray that is unusual even for Orcs.
He is young-looking and slender but wiry and deceptively strong.
Dressed in plain traveling clothes.
(He's not quite the brutish specimen implied above.)

Mage Armor (extended) currently active


Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 7:18:29 AM
"I can't believe Gerox is trying to make new friends at such times." - whispers Hert. "In Gargul's name what's he thinking?"

Even though the stranger doesn't look like he's one of the guards, these times you can't be too careful. Hert puts on the hood of his gray cloak and slowly follows Brom and Barratore, looking around a couple times to see if Gerox and Harvest Moon are catching up.

OOC:
Welcome to Rum, Andrew! Don't mind Hert, you'll get along eventually!

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 8:35:20 AM

The keen eyes of Harvest Moon search the half-orc for any signs of the Three Bars. There are none.

"If you wish help, the compound of the Woldian League of Adventurers is in that direction." She points to the south, back in the direction from which they had come. "We are of them. I am Harvest Moon. This is Gerox Shale. He is Barratore Steelwind," she says, pointing to the minotaur. "Edson Kazil. Hert who is of Gargul. She is my friend Peza Tefani. And he is known only as Brom."

"Speak any of our names and they will take you in."

With that, the small thin half-elfish girl in the oversized robe follows after the Rager in the direction of the Fixer's Tower.

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Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used


Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged); 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 10:16:58 AM
Ooc: Welcome aboard Andrew.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 11:57:54 AM
Ooc: Nice to have you Andrew

DM JamesD 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 6:26:46 PM
ooc: Please continue with introductions. I am swamped with instructors giving exams today and tomorrow in order to get one last one in before finals next week. Post and XP will come in the morning.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 6:43:01 PM
Edson sees the others walk passed the half orc and head towards the tower. Noticing no tribar emblem he elbows Barratore. "Barry, no emblem. He's not with them. We should have him come with us to get off the streets and away from them."

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 10:38:33 PM
Gerox smiles up at the half orc and says, "What brings you to Rum. Are you a settler? We work for the WLA but mainly doing mapping and exploration work. The city has grown up around us while we were out in the field and now this crap is happening. We have come to the tower to find out who is in charge now and why they attacked the Fixers. You might be safer away from us. We seem to attract trouble."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet 
Tuesday November 26th, 2013 11:12:15 PM
Barratore looks down at Edson and over at the lithe pale half Orc and scowls, "Send him to the compound does the same thing and it gives me and Brom one less person to try and keep alive." Barratore keeps walking and adds, "Not my call either way. Talk to Peza."

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 12:52:31 AM
Zalmay carefully reaches into his pocket and removes his WLA pin. He'd kept it out of sight, not knowing if the League was a target in whatever was going on. He holds it out to Gerox, keeping it cupped in his palm so that nobody could see it from a distance.

"I'm Zalmay Tufan, and I'm, uh, on your team. I was sent here on League business, but I don't think that assignment will be happening now. Not after all of this. Maybe I can help you here..."

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 22; HP HP 48/48) - Al 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 9:44:24 AM

The ever keen ears of Harvest Moon catch the words of the half-orc behind her even as she continues to the tower. He was sent by the Woldian League. That is welcome. As a short-lived tangent, the half-elfish girl wonders at the reason he was sent. What assignment is this of which he spoke?

She says nothing of this, though. Instead, Harvest Moon simply calls over her shoulder, "Come with us."

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Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

DM JamesD 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 2:15:28 PM
Suspicions are high as Harvest approaches the blue skinned hlaf-orc and begins poking about for knowledge. Edson immediately sees the danger of being surrounded and whispers a word of warning the the League Adventurers spurring Barratore to scan the half-orc for any tri-bar markings. He and Brom agreeing that the group was out numbered, but that their superior skill and cooperation gave them the edge.

Peza does her best to try to understand the chaos and destruction that took place, but finds further investigation is in order. Whoever was behind the coup was clearly well organized and managed to keep any information from leaking out about the plans. As she ponders this Gerox approaches the strange figure and immediately tries to make friends. There is a moment of tension, but everyone relaxes as they discover he had no part in the combat and was a fellow WLA member.

After a moment's discussion the group offers to direct him to the compound, or given the circumstances, stay with them for the time being. Looking about at the armed guards and seeing the shops opening back up gives some the urge to go shopping while others are determined to learn who was behind the attack.

ooc: All players except Zalmay get 6,826 xp for the scene and one Hero Point for not running from any battle and doing everything in their power to save the Fixers. At this time you can nominate another player for consideration of an additional Hero Point if you feel they did something particularly heroic or clever. If enough people post I will post again tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day in the USA), if not I will wait until Friday.

At this time you are free to go to the Catacombs, continue investigating, or rest and regroup for the night and head out fresh in the morning.

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d8+1=9 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 3:02:49 PM

OoC: HP for Harvest Moon.

Update of Character Sheet complete. Ready for DM vetting.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 24 (26 Raged); HP: 39/64 (51/76 Raged);  d12=11 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 3:08:47 PM
Sweet! Hit points for Brom.

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 4:48:44 PM
Hert overhears that Zalmay is assigned to their team, and, after a little hesitation, comes to greet him. He removes his hood (he turns out to be a young black-haired adult man, with grey eyes, tanned skin and a short beard), offers a handshake and says:

"So you were sent to our assistance? Great timing. I'm Hert, a cleric, an Eye of Gargul, God of Life and Death. Used to be the newest member of this team. I apologize for our attitude. We have lost someone very dear to many of us. What do you do by trade?"

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 8:02:14 PM

OoC: We need the magic here identified. Gerox? That means you. Or, Zalmay? Can you handle the Spellcraft/Detect Magic combo?

1 Jeweled Sword (magic)
1 Magic Hat (magic)
2 MW Bastard Swords
6 MW Great Swords
2 MW Great Axes (Magic)
8 MW Chain Shirts
2 MW Studded Leather Shirts

DM James: Just a reminder that the Catacombs can identify items as well. The cost is 10 gp for a lvl 1 caster to attempt it.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:27:51 PM
Ill be updating my sheet over the holiday

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+10=26 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:38:42 PM
"Well... I'm a magician of sorts. Even if I'm not a true Wizard..." Zalmay points at the ground and releases a spark of electricity from his finger. "My father's people would call me a 'storm shaman.'"

He examines the magic items when they are shown.
(Detect magic + spellcraft rolls: 26, 17, 24, 29)

OOC: The famous Spark cantrip makes an early appearance...



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d8=3 ; d6=6 ; d4=4 ; d3=2 ; d10=5 ; d12=2 ; d20=14 ; d100=78 ;
Wednesday November 27th, 2013 11:38:52 PM
test rolls... wasn't working before

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); 
Thursday November 28th, 2013 10:14:35 AM
OOC: Brom is done save a feat. I'm tossing around three feats - one defensive and two offensive. Toughness, cause you can never have too many HPs when your AC is not good; Cleave, to help with multiple opponents; and Vital Strike, for a little boost in damage.

Suggestions?

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Thursday November 28th, 2013 12:21:36 PM
OOC:Happy Thanksgiving to you all

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45  d20+3=18 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=28 ;
Thursday November 28th, 2013 12:35:00 PM
Gerox smiles up at the half-orc and says, "The WLA leadership in Rum has taken many losses this day. Why don't you stay with us for now. You can make permanent decisions on your path in the future but their is safely in numbers and we can use your skills. Maybe you can figure out what is going on around here today. We are a bit confused."

spellcraft rolls:
jeweled sword 12 natural 1
magic hat 31 natural 20
axes 21 and 28
hp roll 7

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Thursday November 28th, 2013 7:49:45 PM

It is good to see a return to normalcy. The bird sound and forest noises, returning after the silence of death. And yet there will be none of that for Harvest Moon. There must be answers first.

The small half-elfish girl continues her march into the Black Tower.

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Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used


Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Friday November 29th, 2013 3:59:05 AM
OOC: I'd suggest Cleave, we often fight several opponents at once, and I can buff your low AC if we stop having such sudden fights.

DM JamesD 
Friday November 29th, 2013 12:51:24 PM
As you ponder what to do Zalmay takes a look at the magical items and identifies the jeweled sword as a sword of spell storing, noting that what ever spell had been held in it was discharged during the battle. Next he picks up the hat and at once realizes it is a hat of disguise which allows the wearer to change theri appearance, Lastly he examines the Great Axes as having a +2 enhancement bonus. Gerox double checks the half-orc's work and can find no mistakes in his deductions.


Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Friday November 29th, 2013 1:55:38 PM
something weird is going on with the posts. My post is showing under Edson's name

DM James If you are using Google Chrome try refreshing the page a few times. There were some issues with the most recent update. I have posts showing up out of order and below the text box you type in.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Friday November 29th, 2013 2:26:37 PM
Brom says over his shoulder to the newest member. "Magician, or whatever you call yourself, I hope you got more than just tricks. Where we're goin', tricks 'll just get ya killed."

The list of magic items are nice, but the barbarian is flat broke.



Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Friday November 29th, 2013 6:34:35 PM
ooc working now

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Friday November 29th, 2013 8:16:38 PM

OoC:

8315 8315 - 1 longsword of spell storing
1800 1800 - 1 Hat of Disguise
16640 16640 - 2 +2 Great Axes (Magic)
16000 16000 - 2 MW Bastard Swords
2100 2100 - 6 MW Great Swords
2000 2000 - 8 MW Chain Shirts
350 350 - 2 MW Studded Leather Shirts
======================================
47205 Total

42484.5 After Catacombs Sale (-10%)

6069.21 Divided by 7 Characters

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Friday November 29th, 2013 9:14:12 PM
Don't mean to doubt your math, but the 8000 gp MW Bastard Swords are a little costly, aren't they?

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Friday November 29th, 2013 10:30:23 PM
I owe everyone money so I am out this time. Nothing I really want anyway but I think we should try and use the stuff rather than sell it for a 50% discount. Isn't that the discount now? I see your using 10%. Something change?

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Friday November 29th, 2013 11:54:59 PM
Ooc: Did you pay us part of it already?

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Saturday November 30th, 2013 4:08:34 AM

OoC: Apologies on the previous mistake. I mis-input into my spreadsheet. Here's a correction.

8315 - 1 longsword of spell storing
1800 - 1 Hat of Disguise
4160 - 2 +2 Great Axes (Magic)
335 - 2 MW Bastard Swords
350 - 6 MW Great Swords 
250 - 8 MW Chain Shirts 
175 - 2 MW Studded Leather Shirts 
=================================
15385 - Total

7692.5 - After Catacombs (Minus 50%)

1098.93 - Divided by 7 Characters


DM JamesD 
Saturday November 30th, 2013 12:34:49 PM
ooc: My math is a little different on the weapon values, and I believe a +2 enhancement bonus is 8,000 gp each, making your estimate 12,000 gp short.

Weapons and Armor
-----------------
08,315 -1 Jeweled Sword 8,315 (spell storing)
01,800 -1 Magic Hat (Hat of disguise 1,800gp)
00,670 -2 MW Bastard Swords 670 (35 each + 300 each MW)
02,100 -6 MW Great Swords 2,100 (50 ea + 300 each MW)
16,620 -2 Great Axes 16,620 (20 each +300 each MW + 8000 each +2 enhancement)
02,000 -8 MW Chain Shirts 2,000 (100 ea + 150 each MW)
00,350 -2 MW Studded Leather Shirts 350 (25 each + 150 each MW)
-----------
31,855 gp
15,927.5 gp after 50% restocking fee (if everything is sold in the catacombs)
Divided by 7 players = 2,275.357 gp

DM JamesD  d20=2 ;
Saturday November 30th, 2013 1:22:50 PM
You stand in the circle slightly taken aback at the spoils you collected. The value of some of the items catch you off guard. You find yourselves unused to such wealth and unsure how to calculate its worth and split the loot up evenly. It isn't until a small boy finds his way into the circle and grabs your attention that you realize how engrossed in the conversation you were.

Excuse me, I have a message for you from Abuto Anfri at the WLA. I'm glad you are wearing your sashes, it made finding you a little easier. The boy waits expectantly for a tip as you read the letter.

When you are finished investigating at the tower, please return to the compound. The recent battle has lead to several fortunate developments.


Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Sunday December 1st, 2013 6:15:50 PM
Zalmay decides that joining this group is the best choice. He's not sure if they are actually the people he was supposed to meet, but the WLA is still the WLA... and allies of any kind will be precious after he found himself alone in a strange town living through strange days...

"So what is the plan going forward? I could really use a briefing on these Tri-Bar people and exactly what's going on--"

Just then the messenger arrives and interrupts him...

(OOC: Apologies for the late post. The tablet I was using while traveling during the holiday was having issues with this site. I could view everything but could not log in.)

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 9:37:17 AM

Harvest Moon favors the boy with a curious look, even as she quickly reads the contents of the message from the corner of her eye. The message is easily understood. The boy is not. He shows no signs in his behavior of the terrible things that have happened today. He comes casually to the place of greatest danger with murderers all around. And yet, his concern seems only with receiving a gratuity for the delivery of this message.

Harvest Moon says nothing to the boy. She simply turns and leaves him behind. "There is no plan going forward, Zalmay Tufan," she says in reply to the half-orc. "Things are as you see them." With a sweep of her hand she indicates the bodies - the blood running in the streets. "The Three Bars have slaughtered the founders of the city. The claim that we hear is of despotism."

"There appears to be order now." Harvest Moon pauses in her march to the dark tower and indicates the many Three Bar guardsmen. "We go to get answers from those who have established this new order."

Grim-faced, the small half-elfish girl turns and continues into the black tower. There will be answers for the death that has come to Rum today.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 3:23:23 PM
Hert takes interest in the spell-storing sword.

"This thing... it looks rather interesting. I might put it to a good use... Channeling Gargul's curse, paralyzing effect, there are infinite possibilities! I'd like to have it. I can pay some money to the rest of you, too."

The message from the boy, however, leaves him less impressed:

"Fortunate developments? This has to be a bad joke. Or a part of someone's plan."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 24; HP: 64/64Character Sheet  d10=4 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2013 4:21:56 PM
typical.....more to come tonight


Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 6:53:57 PM
Edson pats the half orc on the shoulder. "Welcome, I am Edson" he says. " The young girl we are following is headed into the tower. We believe the people who are behind this madness are inside. We should be resting, but who needs to rest when death and destruction await. You should run now while you have the chance,unless of course you are into the bad odds that we keep winning against." with that Edson follows Harvest to the tower.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 7:23:00 PM
Barratore chuckles at Edsons comments to the half Orc. None of the gold or equipment holds an interest for the Minotaur at this moment. He was just as interested in the tower as Harvest. Barratore looks to Peza though, for confirmation on their next course. If she indicates the tower, he moves with his blade ready to the main doors leading in

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d4=3 ; d100=90 ; d100=26 ; d20+10=18 ;
Monday December 2nd, 2013 8:47:30 PM
The runner arrives the the note from the compound. Fortunate developments... thinks the barbarian. "Only thing fortunate I can think of is those responsible waiting for my BAS to give 'em what they got comin'."

"Whatcha complainin' bout." He says to Edson. "We're alive."

Brom keeps in step with Barratore and Harvest on the way to the tower.

Perception DC18

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 8:54:05 PM
Gerox says, "I owe everyone money from the last treasure haul. I believe the amount it 910 gps each. Please take my share of this loot as a partial payment. (ooc everyone gets 380 gps back, Gerox will throw in the extra gold to round it up to 380)

Gerox starts to follow Harvest in but hesitates and casts a message spell on himself and the group. He then says, "If we need to communicate quietly, whisper the message to me and I can relay it."

He takes a few strides and continues, "Lets make sure to keep a cool head for now. This trip is for information and planning. I don't think we are ready for a pitched battle on unfriendly ground. I also want to hear what the good news is back at camp."

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Monday December 2nd, 2013 9:26:12 PM
"Welcome to our little band .... I'm Peza .... we'll put you straight to work .... we;re off to take a peek at the black tower ... " As Peza introduces herself to Zalmay

The raven haired girl then lightly moves after her friend Harvest ...

"Keep alert ... i'm sure we won't be welcomed warmly "



Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 1:27:50 AM
Zalmay nods and moves to follow the others, looking up at the tower as he walks. If these mysterious Tri-Bar people are holed up in there, things could escalate very quickly... He pauses for a moment and retrieves the WLA pin from his pocket once more. He puts it on. He doesn't have one of those fancy sashes, but if the others are going to fly the colors then he will do his best to follow suit...



DM JamesD 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 12:33:44 PM
After hearing about the recent events in the city Zalmay decides that joining this group is the best chance in prosper in Rum. After all, the group seems trustworthy and are members of the WLA. He then asks about recent events as Gerox attempts to settle his debts and Hert examins the jewled sword and thinks about how he could put it to use.

When the messenger arrives Harvest Moon reads the message out of the corner of her eye as she observes the delivery boy. His lack of fear given recent events lead her to believe he must have been spared the horrors of the day, likely kept indoors and out of sight as the fighting took place. Possibly the organizers of the attack took percautions to keep innocents such as him away from the battle, and the fact that the WLA sent him indicates that the organization does not fear another attack for the time being. Ignoring the boy, she explains to Zalmay what little they have put together about events then moves to head towards the black tower followed close behind by Brom the Barbarian.

As she moves out Edson explains why Harvest Moon is heading to the tower and half warns / half dares the new comer to follow them. The comment makes Barratore chuckle as he waits for Peza's signal to follow. Sensing the half-orc is trustworthy, Peza welcomes Zalmay to the group and directs the rest of you toward the tower. As you leave Gerox reminds everyone to keep out of trouble and that the purpose of this trip to to gather information only. Behind you the boy looks disappointed by the lack of a tip and returns back in the direction of the WLA.

Before you the black marble stone bulk rises dark and ominously from the cobblestone pavement. Although you have passed the building numerous times in the past, never before has it felt so unwelcoming and foreboading. It soon becomes clear that this is all the closer to the tower you are going to get; for upon the wide, iron-railed, cold stone steps leading to raised entryway fully six feet above the surrounding streets stand several grim and titanic looking guards with pikes crossed infront of the doors. The Powers of Rum will not see anyone until further notice. Please go about your bussiness. Despite the guard's "please", it is perfectly clear that this is not a request.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+7=10 ; d20+10=18 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 12:54:22 PM
"Go tell your masters we will know who attacked us and slaughtered the Fixers." He draws his blade and runs his hand down its blade. "This blade's tasted the blood of many Tri-bar members, orc, human, giant, and golem. What is a few more peons. Should I let it taste your blood too. Fetch these Powers, or taste it it will."

Intimidate DC10
Perception DC18

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+6=18 ; d20+6=25 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=2 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 1:16:11 PM

The Powers of Rum ... The words together say far more than their meaning intends. They bespeak a title of despotism, the rule of the strong over the weak. Those few short words of the guard represent everything that she has worked to leave behind since departing the Contested Kingdoms.

These words from the guard are all that Harvest Moon requires to banish her doubts. Domi guides those who defend justice. Domi is bold and without fear. The cause here is righteous.

Even as The Rager growls his threat, Harvest Moon attacks.

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Flurry Hit AC18, AC25; Damage 5 + 2 = 7hp

Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d3=3 ; d20=2 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 4:34:39 PM
Barratore's blade follows Harvest's fists The Powers of Rum would just have to learn that life is full of disappointment.

[Vital Strike Cleave Attack Hit AC 15]

ignore the d3 please....multi roll seems to not be working...switching to manual Attacks are at +13 Dmg +8

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=28 ; d20+14=18 ; 2d6+16=24 ; 2d6+16=24 ;
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 5:11:49 PM
Brom is getting soft. Usually it was the barbarian who picked fights. He was trying to be a team player. Harvest's attack skipped all that. "Girl you're more and more like me every day."

"Taste it is."

Brom follows the other two in sword in hand.

Attack (+14 weapon, -2 PA): AC28, damage 24; Cleave: AC18, damage 24

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 5:36:32 PM
Gerox mouth drops open as Harvest attacks. "This was supposed to be a recon mission! Gather intelligence! What are you thinking! Put up your swords you idiots!"

Gerox backs away from the fight and scans the area looking for guard reinforcements coming their way.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 8:48:29 PM
Wow... this escalated quickly. Zalmay silently agrees with Gerox. Who knows who... or what... is inside that building... He gestures towards the guards, and suddenly the steps under them are covered in a sheen of slippery ice. Maybe that will give the team an opening to disengage...

(OOC: Cast Grease under the guards, trying to get as many as possible. We don't have a map yet, but hopefully I can catch at least a couple without getting any teammates...)

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 9:09:20 PM
"Rum is a free city ... or at least was till the so called powers decided to usurp the city of the people " Barks Peza at the guards ...

Hiding her shock at Harvests sudden attack .... she thinks " attacking the guards won't do any good ... the powers whoever they are won't come out .... just send more guards "

"we'll just be outcasts ... hunted down by the powers who overthrew a city in hours "

"Stop ..... stand down ... we're not going to free Rum by battling a few guards "

"The faceless powers we'll here about this ... we've sent our message "

"Rum will be free again .... Free Rum from the faceless usurpers "

"Free Rum " shouts Peza as she hopes to spread the voice of opposition againist the hidden powers



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+9=17 ; d8=4 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 12:41:19 AM
"Stop attacking" Edson yells. "They're guards doing their jobs. They didn't provoke us or attack us." His hand resting on the bow. If the guards attack back, he will defend


Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 9:23:27 AM
"What the..." - whispers Hert, when he sees the sudden attack from Harvest Moon. It takes him a while to realize that his allies are going 3 on 1 on the guard, who, in fact, was not even a danger.

"I'm not taking part in this!" - he yells, stepping back: "I'm not going to hurt him! Gargul will be your judge if you do, but I'm not doing it! This is not what we are supposed to be!"

DM JamesD  d20=19 ; d20=14 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 4:19:32 PM
Brom has no patience for dealing with the guards and tells them with the point of his sword to get those who have the real power. Although the metal of his blade ring with sincerity the mammoth guards are unphased by his words. Harvest too finds the phrase "Powers" unpalatable and begins reading into it the unspoken thoughts that haunt her past as she responds to their words with her fists and sees Barratore's blade following close behind.

Gerox mouth drops open as Harvest attacks, shouting "This was supposed to be a recon mission! Gather intelligence! What are you thinking! Put up your swords you idiots!" He quickly backs away from the fight, along with Edson and Hert, as a shocked Zalmay cast grease under the guards feet.

"Rum is a free city ... or at least was till the so called powers decided to usurp the city of the people " Barks Peza at the guards ... Suddenly the guard speaks with such command and the authority that only comes from uncounted battles that everything else melts away and you are forced to listen.

The POWERS have no interest in ruling you or your town. Their business was their own until the Fixers invaded their lands and set up this "perfectly planned" city with no freedom, refusing to acknowledge the Powers of this land, and showing unfathomable disrespect to those so close to being gods. Now that they are free the people may rule themselves as they choose. Now be gone.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 4:41:51 PM
Ooc: is this you telling us no fighting.

DM James This is me telling you the guards have not retaliated YET, and that whoever is in the tower hired some seriously talented and skilled guards. I am sure you could pick a short fight if you are determined.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20=2 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 7:16:24 PM
Barratore answers Hert and Edson, not the enemy, "Those who stand with the enemy are counted with them." The fighter strikes again, he has no intention of backing off, because the guard say so

OoC Really another 2?

His blade is again WAY off the mark

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+8=23 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=7 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 7:50:11 PM

Harvest Moon stands with Barratore Steelwind, flanking the guard as she her fists fly. The words of the guard are nonsensical.

"Your powers were wrong. They have committed a great crime here today and must answer for this," says Harvest Moon as she strikes.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Flurry Hit AC23, AC16; Damage 5 + 7 = 12hp

Active Effects: Long Strider 2hrs

Spells:
L1 x3/day: uCure Light wounds, uLongstrider, Magic Fang, Entangle(D)
L1 x2/day: Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)

Expended:
Stunning Fist 1/3
Wooden Fist 5/7
Pearl of Power Used

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 8:20:05 PM
Edson just shakes his head. He looks to Gerox, Hert, Peza and the new guy for an opinion.He expected this from Harvest, but Barratore shocked him. The guard didn't attack them or provoke this.



Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 9:18:31 PM
"If the powers have no intrest in ruling Rum or its people then why do they take up residence in the tower ??/ .. their presence alone here in the tower and guarded by you prove that isnt true .... leave and prove it !!! retorts Peza

"You murdered ... slaughtered many people ... you think they're won't be conseqences ??? the powers must be brought to justice for their vile acts ....

"Have them show themselves .... be named instead of hiding nameless in the shadows "

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 45/45 
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 9:45:15 PM
"Harvest! Barratore! Stop attacking right now! This is not how we or the WLA work! Our charter is to fight evil and defend the innocent. We need information, not blood. Curb your bloodlust and start thinking right now. Would the Captain want us to do this?"

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+12=30 ; 2d6+16=25 ;
Wednesday December 4th, 2013 10:30:27 PM
"Beast lords!" growls Brom. "Vile beings seeking to pervert life to suit themselves and their vanity. My blade will taste their blood too."

Brom determined to meet an end to the beast lord within continues unabated.

Attack (+14 weapon, -2 PA): AC30, damage 25

Rage: 8/18 used; Cursed Wounds (25 points)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Thursday December 5th, 2013 1:01:53 AM
They're not backing off... Are these people crazy? Zalmay is suddenly questioning the wisdom of his decision to join this group...

"We need to get the hell out of here! We have no idea what's going on here or what kind of force they have in there..."

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Thursday December 5th, 2013 6:24:28 PM
Gerox hit the spot mentioning the Captain.

"Look what you've become just hours after his death! Revenge-seeking vigilantes, is that what you are now? Well, I am most definitely not one! You can't solve everything by killing those who oppose you!"

But the others don't seem to hear him. If the guard is still alive after their attacks, he will walk up to him, spreading his arms, and cover him with a near-transparent shield and say: "He is under Gargul's protection for now. Attack him if you dare."

Then he steps back from the battle and the group.

"What you are doing is wrong. If that is how you want to do things, I will not follow you anymore. Perhaps, I'll join Scully. He doesn't look like a bloodthirsty murderer to me."

OOC: Hert casts Sanctuary on the guard (Will save DC 14 or cannot directly attack the guard).

Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+14=31 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2013 7:04:39 PM


"JUSTICE!" shouts Harvest Moon.

OoC: Will Save 31

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Thursday December 5th, 2013 9:13:39 PM
"This gains nothing for us .... just something the nameless powers can twist againist us ... halt your attacks and lets us leave .... "

Still havent drawn a weapon ... Peza implores her friends to cease their attacks

"We can avenge Captain Theringer in a better way "



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d100=69 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2013 9:37:56 PM
Edson takes his hands off his bow. "You claim to avenge Theringer, yet you dishoner him with your actions. Stop attacking and let us regroup."

DM JamesD  d20=15 ; d20=11 ; d20=6 ;
Thursday December 5th, 2013 11:45:37 PM
There guards react to the continued assault in a flash Barratore's bastard sword clatters on the ground followed close behind by Brom's. You ignorance is showing! the head guard respond as dodges out of Harvest's way and sends her tumbling prone onto the the ground. If you really cared about the city of Rum you would be helping them now, not trying to cause more bloodshed.

ooc: based on the guards low roll attacking Harvest you can likely deduce that the guards are in fact 20th level.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Friday December 6th, 2013 12:58:08 AM
Zalmay watches, stunned, as the guards overpower his new teammates in a display of skill the looks more like something out of a gladiatorial exhibition than an ordinary street fight. While standing on an ice slick. And they are just the door guards? Who the @$%$ are these people? He raises his voice...

"We really, REALLY, need to get the hell out of here."



Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Friday December 6th, 2013 8:58:04 AM

The threat of superior forces. It is not a thing that Harvest Moon is unaccustomed to. To survive one fights or one flees. In violent and uncertain lands of the Contested Kingdoms, she had more often fled than fought.

All things change. The league died with Captain Sal Theringer. Her one regret is ... Harvest Moon takes one last look at the people who she has come to know as friends. They had come far from Plateau City to build new lives in this far off land.

All things die. Even dreams.

The small half-elf rolls into a wary crouch. With scuttling steps and furtive eyes, she backs away. The sky. It comes to take her. Harvest Moon steals one last look at her friends. "Farewell." It is a short and simple word, but one that she imbues with all the wealth of feeling that she holds for them.

Then Harvest Moon is gone. Simply gone.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20=19
Friday December 6th, 2013 2:36:25 PM
Barratore glares back at the guard, and thunders in retort. "That is precisely what I intend to accomplish by killing you and the evil murdering cowards that you serve. Evil is victorious only when good is cowed to stand by and watch. I will not do so as Ga'al or Jancassis, Marteus or any other of the vile betrayers attempt to stretch forth their hand you cowardly murdering pig son of a kobold!"

Barratore steps back out of their immediate reach and picks up his weapon.

"You murder through cowardly attacks and then flee to a tower and now claim that we should simply sit back and accept your benevolent rule? To piss upon you would show more respect than I ever shall to you or the whores you serve."

Barratore growls as he sets his feet and grows to twice his normal height.
[activate torc Enlarge reach is 15']

Harvest was gone now as well, but her departure was more than his brain could process at the moment.

Will save 22

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Friday December 6th, 2013 3:04:52 PM
" Barratore, stop!" Edson yells. "Theyre stronger then us now. But we regroup, and fight smart and end them. Harvest fled, we don't need you dying now also."

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+3=8 ;
Friday December 6th, 2013 3:36:52 PM
Brom retrieves his weapon as well. "You slaughtered friends, family, innocents. I don't care about Rum. I care bout the cat people, friends, family. Their dead. Now your masters will be." The veins in Brom muscles pulse as his adrenaline courses at a greater rate. He goes to launch himself at the guard, finds he is unable to attack. "What is this?" He shouts.

Will save DC8

Hello! (DM Donna) 
Friday December 6th, 2013 4:01:17 PM
Hello! My name is DM Donna. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

(ahem)

This is an Official OOC Post to let you players know a couple of things:

First, I am the new co-DM for the game, here to help DM James out with the story that is unfolding.

Second, I am going to need ALL the help that I can get, because I need to understand where your merry band of WLA members are coming from and how they are currently perceiving Rum's (and their own) situation.

I'll be sending out an email shortly, but for now...how about if the group--realizing something has very drastically changed while their attention has been focused on your previous adventure. Logic would prompt that you all report to the WLA HQ location and check to see what the League has to say about it.

Sorry about this bit of OOC "Deus-Ex-Machina", as it were, but I want to make sure that I fully understand this campaign and the situations unfolding in it before we do things like have a 6th/7th level group split itself apart on the topic of possibly attacking Level 20 NPC guards who really haven't done anything accept make a mysterious public statement.

Hert AC 27 (26ff 11+3t) HP 55/55 CMD 16(15ff) 
Friday December 6th, 2013 4:16:51 PM
Unable to do anything to stop the unfolding fight, Hert briefly tries to chase Harvest Moon, but she is too fast for him and he quickly loses her in the city. He comes back apathetically, prepared for any outcome.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Friday December 6th, 2013 4:34:02 PM
These people are crazy. All of them. Well, maybe not the short half elf, who has just used some sort of magic to flee the scene... Zalmay lets out a sigh of frustration. He steps closer to the fighters and points in their direction... Suddenly they are surrounded by billowing fog. Maybe that will keep them apart...

[OOC: Move into range and cast Obscuring Mist at base of steps where the fight is happening.]

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Friday December 6th, 2013 9:23:54 PM
Watching in astonishment as Broms then Barratore's weapons clatter to the ground .... even Harvest gets thrown about with ease ..... these are not just simple guards .....

"Barratore stop ... this isnt getting us anywhere ... "

Catching a glimpse of Harvest slipping away ... glad she has withdrawn .... unknowing that she might be gone for good .... but Peza has a sinking feeling in her heart .... a tear slides down her cheek ..

Understanding Hert and Zalmay have tried to disrupt Barratore and Brom's attack .... " good thinking ... just hope it works "

"

SUDDENLY...! (DM Donna) 
Saturday December 7th, 2013 3:31:02 PM
The casting of the Obscuring Mist renders the area fog-bound: those PCs who were determined to fight the guards and demand explanations for everything abruptly find themselves unable to see a darn thing!

CDM Jerry 
Saturday December 7th, 2013 10:08:27 PM
Hey guys, I've been brought in to help with a few things in Rum. So, I'm putting a CDM stop on this game for a few days, while I consult with your DMs.

I will send you an email tonight or tomorrow.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Feel free to enjoy the Giggling Ghost holiday event while you wait.

Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 
Sunday December 8th, 2013 2:00:08 PM
Hmm what few things ??

CDM Jerry 
Sunday December 8th, 2013 7:23:41 PM
I have sent an email to all Rum players. :)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Monday December 9th, 2013 8:17:12 AM
Barratore's mind is over whelmed at the turn of events at the Tower. Everything had been thrown into chaos. Harvest was gone, the group save for Brom, was siding with those who had just executed a bloody insurrection and Theringer was speaking from the Shadow realm in his mind. The Wold had gone mad or perhaps he had.

Barratore backs away from the tower, covered in the fog. He maintains the Enlargement though, as well as is guard and his silence.

The Rule of Rum had been violently and cowardly destroyed by assassins and murderers and those same had attacked the Cat People as well. There would be a reckoning and there would be justice done upon them. He and Brom would see it done, the others could do as they will.

"Brom, let us return to our original plan."

Barratore hopes Brom knows he refers to leaving Rum for the Cat People. With that Barratore moves swiftly back to the compound to remove anything he thinks he, Borm, or The People might need .

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Monday December 9th, 2013 10:13:04 AM
"Alright." He said. Brom moves off with Barratore. He keeps an eye towards the tower as he moves off.

CDM Jerry 
Monday December 9th, 2013 8:07:01 PM
Again, there will be no more posts for a few days. See my earlier post. This game has halted. No more posts please.

I will inform Sheriff Ken that missed posts will not count against you this week.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday December 11th, 2013 10:20:52 AM
One note on the topic of missed posts. I usually post at night, and a couple of times when I posted after midnight I was listed as missing a post (technically I had not posted in the last 24-hour day).

CDM Jerry 
Thursday December 12th, 2013 1:31:36 PM
Ok, I think we've got it handled. The board is now open. Donna or James will post sometime today, I hope.

Post away!

DM Donna 
Thursday December 12th, 2013 2:17:49 PM
The game is about to resume.

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