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Token of the High Seas


DM James 
Monday February 3rd, 2014 11:40:00 AM
The league adventurer's enjoy their time in Fort Beast, and although a few of you would like to spend more time exploring the island your sense of duty keeps you from asking. You would fit in well here. Barratore feels at ease and he and Edson spend the day sparing with the minotaurs, taking advantage of the opportunity to learn the tactics of those so large and with such great reach while the others spend the day taur watching. Only Gerox, finding some difficulty with the large stairs, has any difficulty exploring the town.

As the warriors spar physically Gerox tries to draw the new captain out into conversation, which she engages in openly.

"Captain, So what is the role you see the WLA filling in Rum during your tenure? Are we just going to be mercenaries for hire or do you seeing us trying to shape Rum's politics and policies towards the future? Do we want to keep pursuing the Beastlords or leave that to the Fixers and the government?"

Her response comes without hesitation. The League exists to combat evil, in all its deadly forms, and to protect the innocent. Of course there are as many ways to apply that ethos in practice as there are members. I imagine we will be called upon to help protect the city from time to time, and if that is your desire we could certainly make you a local protection group, but form Artus has told me I expect your role to be something more. You can have any role you wish in shaping the politics of Rum, but the WLA will take no official stance except where it effects the organization directly or when we have reason to expect truly evil influences at play. As far as leaving things to the Fixers, the recent attack leaves me hesitant to leave anything to them. It is not that I blame them... ... ... I just trust the WLA more at this time.

After the new Captain answers Gerox questions Harvest asks if there is a library where she could learn more about the minotaur people, and while there is, Harvest learns that it is all written in tauric. As she tries to decipher the writings she meets an odd minotaur who offers to tell her the story of the taurs, but he warns her not to repeat it in front of Minotaur, Centaur or Liontaur for it brings about feelings of shame and racial hatred.

Domi created the Taur race long ago, a noble race that combined the best of the liontaurs, the centaurs, and the minotaurs. The original taurs spoke the Ancestral Taur language, These taurs were the youngest of the noble races. But they fell into ignobility, and they were sundered into centaur and minotaur and liontaur. The tale of that sundering is lost to myth and conjecture, but at least the three races all knew they were children of Domi.

The taur races lived together on the mainland, but over 400 years ago a small number of them set off, believing prophesies that the gods were going to destroy much of the northern continent. A small group of refugees made it to the Taur Isles, where they made island homes. Adapting from a hunter lifestyle to a seafaring existence. many liontaurs became merchants, trading among the taur communities on the islands. These liontaurs were responsible for instigating the great Taur Civil War, which pitted centaur against minotaur, while the liontaur merchants profited from both. The role of the liontaurs in starting the war was long a secret, but in recent years word has trickled out. At the end of that war, the taur races were sundered further, each segregated on its own island. Some say the liontaurs were punished most for their betrayal of their kin, exiled to the smallest of the Taur Isles, and plagued by hell hounds.

A short time before the Godwar and the Year of Ascension, an island appeared in the waters between Minotaur Isle and Centaur Isle, where land had never been before. Strange stories were told about this new place -- called Bridge Isle by most. These rumors said that Bridge Isle was a place that welcomed centaurs, minotaurs, and liontaurs -- a place where ancient enemies lived in peace. It was said a group called the Chosen of Domi were tasked by the god himself with reuniting the ancient races...but not even they could overcome the hates of the past and in anger the god cast the land bridge to isle back into the sea.


That night you eat your fill from a banquet large enough to feed an army with generation minotaur sized portions and fine wine. The air is filled with the stories and glory of past battles. After awhile the taurs grow silent, wanting to hear your tale, as if wishing to determine if you are worthy of their Captain. (ooc: Feel free to tell your tales or particularly heroic individual acts before heading out.)

Dawn seems to come too early the next day and many find they drank more than they intended due to the oversized cups. You find the Captain on the deck of the SeaSprite and overhear her talking with Artus under a sky streaked with pink and crimson, Please, call me Ceri for now. I have resigned my post here and do not officially take the title of Captain again until we reach the outpost in Rum. Turning to you Artus says, Very well. Leave the navigating to me, and I will leave the task of keeping Ceri safe to you, not that I expect any problems. I few minutes later the anchor is raised and the ropes cast off, and once again you feel the familiar sensation of the wind in your hair and the salt in your lungs.

ooc: Please list any travel plans / preparation you might have.

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+22=29 ;
Monday February 3rd, 2014 12:39:51 PM

" ... not even they could overcome the hates of the past and in anger the god cast the land bridge to isle back into the sea."

This was the story told to me by the nameless minotaur when we visited Fort Beast in the tauric isles. I feel this is not a story spoken often, even among the Tauric peoples themselves. Why they chose to tell this to me, I do not know. But I feel that there is much honor in this for me. If you read this now, I urge you not to tell this story lightly, for it remains a point of shame for the Tauric peoples. Please respect their pride.
Harvest Moon had copied the story of the lone minotaur into her journal as best she could from memory, adding her own commentary after. It was a gift beyond price that had been given to her, and she did her best to do honor to it. She would return to Rum, and one day her journal would take its place within her library. The story would then be there for someone to find.

"THEY COME!" cried Harvest Moon that evening, as she told the story of the Batwing-Heads -the Vargouille that had attacked from the green island where they had -lost and separated from the fleet- thought to find food and water. She brandished her polearm as she had done on the deck before. She recounted the battle from the first sighting of the Batwing-Heads to the rescue of seaman Hmanas, who had fallen into the water after being paralyzed by a Batwing-head, by Peza who had risked her own life to dive into the water and pull him toward the SeaSprite. Then she told of the sad death of Hmanas, who began the terrible transformation into a Batwing-Head himself until Crag Hammerfist slew him mercifully with a crossbow bolt.

Dawn comes soon after this previous day of stories. As usual, it finds Harvest Moon awake well before the rays of the sun crest the distant edge of the Wold. She climbs the rigging to the crowsnest, perching high above, ever vigilant. The League Adventurers would not be caught out this time by such as the Batwing-Heads.

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Perception 29 (Or 32, Taking 10)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Monday February 3rd, 2014 9:37:01 PM
Taking her turn to tell a story .... Peza recalls how they met some new friends on the island of Rum

" Shortly after we arrived on Rum we explored inland .... coming upon beautiful valley .... a tribe of Catfolk lived there... we befriended them ... i must say they are a brave and honorable people .... but they had troubles with some raiding Giants and orcs .... we tracked them and fought a intense battle ... slaying the giants ... and many of the orcs .... wounded but alive we celebrated with our new friends ... forging close bonds and lasting friendship "



Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Monday February 3rd, 2014 10:30:37 PM
Gerox thinks about standing and telling a story but decides that the audience was just to big. He sips his wine and dips his meat in a nice brown gravy but leaves the storytelling to the others at this time.

He ponders the Captains words and decides that he just can't call her Ceri but doesn't want to insult her either. He stammers, "ah Captain, sir I mean Ceri, What are you plans for us when we get back? Do you have a mission in mind?"

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Monday February 3rd, 2014 10:31:59 PM
Edson shares the story of the Vampire pirate, and the decimation they almost endured. He drinks his fill, laughs and has fun realizing this might be the only time he ever visits the Taur islands. He also keeps his promise and says nothing offensive.

In the morning, he awakes a little groggy and tired but ready to go.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 12:10:52 AM
Zalmay tells the story of the massacre at the Tri-Bar headquarters, the super soldiers and the mysterious power that turned men into dust.

(OOC: I don't have anything to prepare or purchase aside from maybe some mundane items or consumables that were expended over the last couple of weeks.)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 7:45:57 AM
Barratore was good at fighting, he enjoyed the excitement, the challenge and the adrenaline rush of adventuring into the unknown. He liked gathering with others, friends and strangers alike to cheer, toast and carry on with the crowds. What he did not like was leading or being the center of attention. He also knew though, that he could not simply sit there like a centaur. Barratore would tell the story of attack from the spider creatures that poured from the ground beneath the city of Rum. Of how they took several of the citizens and stole them away into underground tunnels. Barratore and the others of the WLA, went into the tight dark tunnels to rescue the people and put an end to the threat. Barratore takes care to tell how his horns scraped the dirt of the ceiling and that his shoulders nearly touched the walls. How the group divided up because they had to take greater personal risk to find the innocents as quickly as possible. Finally he and Brom caught the main group of foes and stormed into a room full of defenders and slew all of them

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 9:59:30 AM
Brom takes his turn. He had many tales of glory and valor. There is one that stands out. He tells the tale of how he faced down the giant snake-vulture creature. How he stood his ground and slew the beast with a single mighty blow. He pulls out a fang from the creature to show (he carries a fang as a souvenir).

DM James  d20=7 ; d10=10 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 5:20:00 PM
Morning comes upon the League Adventurers all too early and you find yourselves still groggy from a night of stories and high praise. The minotaur's had bought several rounds of large drinks as the stories carried on into the night, and you can still feel the spirit of acceptance you felt as they deemed you worthy of their beloved Captain and slapped you mightily on the back. In the distance a golden sun begins to crest over the horizon and climb into the sky as Artus sails the SeaSprite towards Safety Channel by Shipwreck Shoals.

On deck Harvest Moon skillfully scales the rigging to the crow's nest while Gerox awkwardly addresses "Captain" Ceri. He is just about to ask the towering taur her plans for the group when the half-elf's keen eyes spot something bobbing among the waves in the distance...a large swan shaped boat. She can't see down to the bottom of the craft at this distance (about 1,000 feet), but it appears as if the ship has been abandoned, with no signs of crew or cargo.

(You will pull even to it in about 8 rounds)

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+22=33 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 5:46:08 PM

"Hoy, hoy!" cries Harvest Moon from the high crowsnest. She jumps down into the rigging, and grasping a ratline, leans way out, pointing in the direction of the swanboat.

"Hoy, hoy! It is a lone boat. I see no one aboard."

From up above, she peers closer to see if there might not be a detail that might be plucked from the boat, something that might indicate why such a thing is out upon the ocean as it is. And not to neglect the surroundings, the keen-eyed half-elfish girl also scans the surrounding waters for danger or possible ambush. They had no reason to expect such. But she would be remise should she fail to take such a possibility into account.

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Perception 33

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+3=18 ;
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 9:35:47 PM
Barratore stands from his position on the stern and looks up towards Harvest as she calls out. He the. Follows her outstretched finger to the target. Perception 18

Spotting the small craft he scans the deck for any who are not topside. Noting any who might be below. Barratore pulls his bow as he makes his way towards the bow

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 9:49:24 PM
Hearing Harvest's shout .... the raven haired girl follows her gaze .... spotting the swan boat she moves to the Seasprites railing .... peering towards the bobbing boat ...

"anybody have a grapple ??? maybe we can grab hold of it ... lets investigate "

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 10:42:04 PM
Gerox climbs up the side of the boat and stands nimbly holding on to the rigging so he can see the boat better. He prepares a fireball spell (ready action) if something bad boils out into view as the close the distance.



Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Tuesday February 4th, 2014 11:49:32 PM
Edson looks in the direction Harvest points to see the boat. Instinct kicks in and he draws his bow, knotches an arrow and takes aim at the boat. The new bow feels super light in his hands, bringing a smile to his face. It just felt right. He had to snap back to the present and make sure he wasn't surprised.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 1:12:19 AM
Better safe than sorry...

Zalmay readies his crossbow and then concentrates for a moment. His skin appears to harden...

(OOC: Cast Mage Armor on self)

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 11:58:30 AM
Brom quickly goes below to get his bow. He grabs bow and sword and returns top-side. He then will move to the rail and looks out at the vessel. He readies his bow for signs of trouble.

Perception DC24

DM James 
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 2:42:03 PM
"Hoy, hoy!" comes Harvest Moon's call from the high above in the crow's nest, both as warning to those aboard the SeaSprite and greeting to those on the mystery vessel. Instantly the scene is that of life and death. All around the ship below her, the League Adventurer's spring to action. Brom quickly goes below to get his sword and bow as others rush to the deck and draw their weapons. In the distance the ship continues to move silently among the waves, as quiet as death. Perhaps they could not hear the call over the wind and crashing waves. Perhaps they lay hidden, lying in shadows on the floor of the boat. Or perhaps there is truly something more ominous about the boats presence.

As the ship moves closer the half-elf's unbelievably sharp eyes notice dark spots on the side wall of the ship. Like an irregular pitting of the wood as though something pierced the side. Towards the upper edge, by the railing, are several small clusters of 2-3 holes. As Peza suggests board the ship you realize the marks look very much like the wall was pierced by a grappling hook.

ooc: Since Brom had to run below deck to get his sword and bow, I am going to say two rounds passed. If you have been on deck the whole time you can take the extra action this round to cast any spells or make any preperations you want. Please indicate your position on the SeaSprite. You should be able to see down into the other boat in another 2 rounds.

For some reason the first map wasn't working for everyone (perhaps because it was a .png file) so I posted two different link with .jpg instead.
SeaSprite

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+3=14 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 6:46:05 PM
23/24..H/I
Barratore remains at the bow, bow in hand, but no arrow. Odd little busted boat, he muses to himself. Barratore looks up towards Harvest, not only does she have the best vantage point, but her ability to pick out details often missed by others was truly impressive. He calls up "Can you see them yet?"

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+22=24 ;
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 7:11:41 PM

"Attacked!" cries Harvest Moon. "That boat has been attacked!" The signs are clear. And yet, the attackers are nowhere about. The two most likely possibilities are that the attackers have come and gone, leaving this swan boat floating empty upon the sea.

Or ... the attackers came from below and may now be there still, hidden beneath the waves. The half-elfish girl dismisses the possibility that the many attackers may all have such magics as to render them invisible. It is not an impossible thing, and yet it is too fantastical to lend such an idea credence at this time.

"Below!" she cries. "Watch from below! There are no other boats about. If there is danger it will come from the swan boat or from below the sea!"

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OOC: Nice map.

Perception 24

Position: F9 (Elevation of the crowsnest)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 10:05:14 PM
Leaning over the railing to get a better look at the drifting boat .... Peza responds quickly to Harvests warning ... unslinging her crossbow .... snapping a bolt into place .... then taking cover behind the railing ...

" Harvest is right something must be lurking blow the boat .... its not drifting normally .... something is guiding it towards us .... everyone to arms !!"

location C7

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 11:10:48 PM
"Can we take defensive measures. " Edson asks one of the sea sprites crew. " get us in line to take advantage incase they attack." His hand loosens on the bow string a bit, but only enough to relax his hand.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday February 5th, 2014 11:56:54 PM
Zalmay makes sure his crossbow is loaded and sets it on the deck next to him.

"Defensive measures? I could coat that whole boat in ice, which would seriously inconvenience all the pirates hiding in there. Assuming that's what's in there. It would annoy the hell out of any innocents, but it wouldn't do them any real harm..."

DM James 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 3:58:21 PM
ooc: Barratore, 23/24..H/I would be swimming in the ocean.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 5:56:16 PM
(OOC: At D6 or G6, depending upon which side of the ship the boat is approaching)

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 9:15:54 PM
Gerox climbs a bit higher into the rigging to get a better view and be out of range of swarming creatures that might be coming. He again readies a fireball spell and waits to see what happens

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+10=13 ;
Thursday February 6th, 2014 9:25:44 PM
Brom continues to watch the boat as they move upon the small vessel. His bow is ready but not drawn, while his eyes scan for any sign of life, either friend or foe.

Perception DC13

Brom is at D13 assuming we are moving towards it.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 9:26:41 PM
oops E/F i mean

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 10:35:04 PM
Edson moves to G12

DM James 
Thursday February 6th, 2014 10:48:16 PM
"Below!" cries Harvest Moon."Watch from below! There are no other boats about. If there is danger it will come from the swan boat or from below the sea!" Immediately the League Adventurer's rush to the sides of the ship and begin to peer over the edge. As your eyes adjust to the briny depths you can almost begin to make out the form of some huge creature...

They always suspect something below them when they see our poor ship...never think to look behind them do they Bart? the others laugh along with him. Now how about you put down those nasty little blades? Someone might get hurt. With a sudden feeling of horror you see several men appear on the deck behind you. They didn't climb up the side of the ship. They didn't run across the deck. One second there was no one there, the next second there was nearly a half dozen of them.

SeaSprite v1

SeaSprite v2

ooc: You can ignore the thing under the water. After you all decided you needed to look I had to see if I was able to pull off and underwater scene. It is decoration only.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+10=24 ; d8+1=8 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 8:42:33 AM
Edson spins around, his arrow still knocked. Now his bow points at the man who spoke.

It was a slick trick, he thought to himself. A little misdirection to get them on board. But his keen ears, and Harvest's keen eyes would surely have picked up the men coming up the sides. How then...

If the men advance or look to do harm, Edson unleashes with his bow.

Hit AC 24, 8 DMG

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Friday February 7th, 2014 9:16:55 AM

OoC: How high is the Crowsnest?

DM James I am assuming it is 60 up based upon a previous battle map by Stephen Knotts

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+7=24 ; d20+6=24 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 9:35:14 AM

Harvest Moon growls as someone appears so suddenly nearby. This, in and of itself, is astounding. But there is something that was said by the man who spoke that is even more interesting. It is even more interesting than the one who managed to come so high up into the crowsnest with her without notice. Without a sound. Without any weight or pull in the rigging.

The interesting thing is that the man said that the swanboat was theirs.

One possibility fits the facts. The eyes of Harvest Moon narrow with the suspicion that grows within her head. It will take but a single touch to verify. Before she does so, however, Harvest Moon calls out a warning, so strong is her suspicion that she does so even before using the power given to her by Domi to know of these owners of the lost swanboat.

"Beware," cries Harvest Moon, "I am thinking these are spirits of the dead!"

Then, Harvest Moon reaches out to touch the one who had so successfully snuck up beside her.

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Touch #3 AC24 (For Lorekeeper-Check would be 15+2+5 = 22 or Creature of CR12?)
Knowledge Religion: 24 (To figure out whether these are undead and what kind they might be.)

Lorekeeper: Lore Keeper (Sp): You can touch a creature to learn about its abilities and weaknesses. With a successful touch attack, you gain information as if you made the appropriate Knowledge skill check with a result equal to 15 + your cleric level + your Wisdom modifier.

Position: F9 (Elevation of the crowsnest)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Friday February 7th, 2014 12:04:48 PM
So it *was* full of pirates... although the pair by the stern apparently did not think their cunning plan all the way through, having placed themselves between two Minotaurs. Maybe they're expecting help from their friends. So...

Zalmay gestures, and the deck under the two pirates near the bow is suddenly covered with a sheet of ice...

(OoC: Cast Grease on squares E,F-12,13)

DM James 
Friday February 7th, 2014 12:24:51 PM
ooc: Andrew, I used the photo on your CS for Zalmay. If you want I can use that, or I can look for a different pic.


Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=31 ; 2d6+19=28 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 12:32:46 PM
"Dang wizards." Brom says as a sheet of ice coats the deck and blocks him from engaging the two opponents near him.

Brom drops his bow and moves around the ice sheet, moves to E11, and draws his sword. He swings at #1. "You should be more worried about yourselves." Brom lets his rage take hold as he strikes at his foe.

Attack (+16 weapon, -2 PA): AC31; damage 28

Rage: 1

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Friday February 7th, 2014 1:35:16 PM
(OoC: That picture is fine.)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20=15 ; 4d8+8=29 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 3:24:44 PM
Pirates. Barratore disliked pirates very much and undead pirates even more, if Harvest was correct. It did not matter too much either way to him though. They had boarded the Seasprite uninvited and threatened her crew and his new Captain. Bow still in hand, The minotaur draws his bastard sword and strikes at the man standing closest to the WLA captain. A quick jabbing thrust towards the mans chest.

[Vital Strike Hit AC 28/30 if flankning Dmg 29. forgot to put in the attack bonus of 13 before hitting die roller sorry

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21  d20+13=27 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=8 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 4:30:22 PM
Spinning about ... Peza raises her weapon to her shoulder .... holding fire for the moment .... [readied action] .... She tenses as her friend Harvest reaches out to touch one ...

"what do you want ??" Barks out the raven haired girl

Readied action vs E9 if it attacks anyone Peza will fire
Pirate shot d20+13=27 damage d8+1=4 vital strike damage d8=1=8 total damage =12



Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52  4d4+4=14 ;
Friday February 7th, 2014 11:43:08 PM
Gerox also spins and almost releases his fireball spell on his own ship. He stops himself just in time and also add his own firepower to the fray shooting a magic missile spell at #4 doing 14 points of damage to him.

He calls out, "Take them down fast. I can't believe they are alone!"

DM James  d20+18=36 ; d20+18=33 ; 2d8+5=15 ; 2d8+5=18 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=11 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ;
Saturday February 8th, 2014 12:43:00 AM
Ooc: Posting form my phone tonight, please excuse any resulting typos.
I will email the map.

What do you want? barks the raven haired girl...
There is a moment of silence until the the man in front of her whispers, his response just barely audible.To watch you die. It is not the words that that cause you fear, but his complete lack of emotion at makes your blood run cold. High above the deck Harvest reaches out towards her assailant, using her powers as a Lorekeeper to gleam more information on their enemy. Drawing her hand back in surprise she realizes that they dark figure before her is not some hideous undead fiend, but a flesh and blood man flowing with holy power (cleric).

Edson doesn't need to wait for any command and turns to fire his bow at he nearest enemy, his arrow burying deep beneath man's black cloak, but doing no real damage. The man glares at Edson, the hatred evident in his eyes until a flash of metal draws his attention back to Brom. With lightning speed the warrior had drawn his sword and before the would be assassin could react Brom's blade was cutting deep into his side. Zalmay watches as the warrior takes on two enemies and unleashes his family's ancestral power, laying down a sheet of ice at their feet. The dark robed men in front of Borm are slowed, but neither loses their footing.

At the back of the ship Ceri draws her tow bastard swords and turns to face her attackers. With crippling speed her right hand shoots forward thrusting the six foot blade deep into the mans shoulder as she positions her second sword defensively in front of her ready to perry any attacks. Behind her Barratore too draws his sword and swings it at the other enemy pinned between the two of them. An instant later the deck is covered crimson. Then, before the enemies can react, Gerox sends a brilliant ball of energy into the fray.

Enemy's Turn

The black clad assassins on the ice carefully move towards Brom. The first man steps off the ice to face Brom head on. His thin blade cuts through the air, but the raging barbarian brushes it easily aside. The second man then steps forward carefully on the ice, his agile feet moving easily across the slick surface. Another blade flashes in the light, this one piercing Brom's side. (10 dmg)

Up in the crows next Peza watches as the man moves to attack Harvest Moon. Immediately she loses and arrow and it sails through the air. Although the shot flies true, neither Peza nor the attacker manage to draw draw blood.

Towards the back of the ship the black assailants lash out at Ceri. With a flick of her wrist the bastard sword easily knocks the blades to the side. The skill with which she wields the large weapon in her off hand makes it clear how she earned the title of Captain in the WLA.
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Enemies
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#1 AC 29 DMG 28
#2
#3
#4 AC 29 DMG 47
#5 AC 29 DMG 29

League Adventurer's
Brom 10 dmg

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Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+11=21 ; d20+8=22 ; 2d8+16=25 ; 2d8+16=21 ;
Saturday February 8th, 2014 2:39:14 PM
Barratore drops his bow and brings his sword into both of his hands. this time, the weapon spins out high to the right and slashes down quickly across the assailants chest.
[PA Hit AC 23 (forgot +2 flanking bonus) Dmg 25]

If the man does not fall, Barratore strikes him again. Otherwise he brings the blade back to the closer enemy
[2nd Attack PA Hit AC 22 Dmg 21]

Barratore fights in silence as he normally does, measuring his opponents with every strike. A game of inches. Life and death in melee came down to just a few inches. Others hurled themselves into frays, Brom was one such person and some talked and tried to exchange words as well as weapons. Barratore enjoyed the adrenaline of battle, the rush and excitement of physical conflict and of pitting himself against monster or tutored foe, but always to him it was a discipline. Strike, counter-strike. Feint and parry. Misdirection and always trying to look to the next opening and seeing to the strike beyond what is presented.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 69/78 (83/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=27 ; d20+9=12 ; 2d6+19=27 ;
Saturday February 8th, 2014 8:08:10 PM
OOC: I subtracted the damage stopped by Brom's DR.

Blood sprays from the dark attacker and Brom feels the blade bit him. They're no spirits. The barbarian smiles as sees that these are just men, and men bleed...and can be killed. "My blade wants your blood." He says in a low, deep voice.

Brom continues to attack #1.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, -2 PA): AC27, AC12; damage 27

Rage: 2

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21  d20+13=28 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=4 ;
Sunday February 9th, 2014 8:35:57 PM
Quickly reloading another bolt .... Peza is slightly dismayed at the ineffectiveness of her shot .... she was sure it flew true.... lining up the figure in front of Harvest she fires another bolt

Pirate shot d20+13=28 damage d8+1=6 vital strik damage d8+1=4 total damage = 10

"Becareful Harvest .... my bolt barely affected them .... maybe bladed weapons will damage them "

The rangers eyes sweep back and forth .... studying their foes .... trying to find a weakness

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+1=20 ; d20+1=2 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=12 ;
Sunday February 9th, 2014 10:39:23 PM
Zalmay turns his attention to the nearest pirate and raises his hand again, discharging twin bolts of electricity...

(Scorching Ray, both rays at #5, to hit 20 and 2, damage 16 and 12... includes -4 for target in melee)

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+9=22 ;
Sunday February 9th, 2014 10:48:45 PM

"This one is a healer," calls Harvest Moon to her fellow League Adventurer. "They are men!" By now, they already know that her guess was incorrect. How these men got aboard is no longer important. That can be discovered later. Now, is the time to stop them. They are raiders and they must be taken or slain.

If the one facing her is a healer, then it is her duty to keep him from performing his duties to his fellows. Why such a one would climb aloft defies the understandings of Harvest Moon in much the way the silent boarding of these men do. But, in the same manner, it is a question for later. For now, Harvest Moon reaches out to seize the holy man, grappling him to keep him from healing his fellows in the way that Hert of Gargul did for the League Adventurers.

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OoC Question: Does this cleric wear armor that is obviously heavy in nature?

Grapple CM 22.

Position: F9 (Elevation of the crowsnest)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+7=14 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=24 ;
Sunday February 9th, 2014 10:54:09 PM
OoC: To figure out who this group is and why piercing weapons don't seem to harm them.

Knowledge Arcana 14
Knowledge Dungeoneering 18
Knowledge Nature 13
Knowledge Local 12
Knowledge History 24
Knowledge Planes 24

DM James Correct me if I am wrong, but I assume you are referring to where I wrote "his arrow burying deep beneath man's black cloak, but doing no real damage". If so, that would simply be because Edson did not beat the AC. With a 24 I didn't feel right saying he missed his target, so I was trying to imply it didn't beat the enemies AC. I should have been more clear.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Sunday February 9th, 2014 11:43:15 PM
(OOC: forgot to add that was a ranged touch attack)

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+7=12 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 9:12:52 AM

OoC: Re: " ... Correct me if I am wrong, but ... "

Yes, that was exactly the question. (Well, part of it.) Thanks for the answer. I've found, in DM'ing, that the higher the group gets in level, the more I've had to abandon descriptive flourishes in combat and opt instead for describing things in terms of literal game mechanics. First and foremost, that alleviates ambiguity. Second, it's much easier on the DM's brain. Especially here where we can have up to eight players.

But, in truth, that was not the only thrust of the Knowledge checks. I was wondering whether this ostensible raiding party had any sort of renown in the area. Are they particularly well known and feared, etc. Thus the inclusion of the Knowledge History check. And, come to think of it, Geography might be helpful as well.

Knowledge Geography: 12

DM James Thanks for the feedback. I will answer the other questions in my post.

DM James  d20+16=35 ; d20+16=35 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d8+5=10 ; d20+16=21 ; 2d8+5=11 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=10 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 6:55:21 PM
Barratore fights in silence, measuring his opponents with every strike. It is a game of inches, and a game the enemy is winning. Despite flanking the enemy, he is unable to break through the enemies and finds a a gap in his opponent's armor.

Brom smiles as he sees that these are just men. "My blade wants your blood." He says in a low, deep voice. Yet his blade goes wanting.

Peza quickly reloads another bolt and lines up the figure in front of Harvest. The shot flies true, but at that distance is not enough to pierce the enemies armor (missed by 1 point). "Be careful Harvest." she calls out as she tries to find a weakness.

Zalmay turns his attention to the nearest pirate and raises his hand again, discharging twin bolts of electricity that scorch the flesh of his foe.

Harvest Moon reaches out to seize the holy man, grappling him to keep him from healing his fellows in the way that Hert of Gargul did for the League Adventurers. The man squirms wildly, but Harvest Moon some how manages to keep a grip on the cleric. As she grabs hold of the man she tries to recall anything she can about similar attacks in the area, but to no avail. What she does know is that the men are determined to kill the league adventurer's and the identical outfits are designed to hinder identification. Her knowledge of all arcana tells her the ship they sailed was a called forth from a magical feather token and could only last a day, and if any such previous attacks had occurred in the area there were no survivors left to tell the tale.

Facing two opponents, Ceri's Bastard swords flash with blinding speed and cut through her attackers defenses with a critical blow.

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Enemies turn

The two enemies at the front of the ship move in to surround Brom. The barbarian easily brushes aside their attacks, but they no more afraid than the barbarian is of them...in fact, they are smiling.

Up in the crows nest the cloaked figure twists about and in a flash is on top of Harvest Moon, some how managing to take control of the situation. (Natural 20 on grapple Check), but in a flash he is on his Back. Even at his best he cannot beat Harvest Moon.

Fool. You are blind to think you can defeat the Dark Bretheren! cries the man fighting Ceri (#4) as he reaches out and touches her. Instantly her vision to be fraught with shadows and darkness and everyone appears concealed by the darkness. #5 then steps towards Barratore, a cruel look on his face. He reaches out with the same motion as the man that attacked Ceri, black shadows reaching from his palm, yet despite his size the minotaur manages to avoid the touch attack,

Enemies
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#1 AC 29 DMG 28
#2
#3 grappled by Harvest Moon
#4 AC 29 DMG 71
#5 AC 29 DMG 44

League Adventurer's
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Brom 10 dmg
Ceri acts as if all others have concealment.

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Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 69/78 (83/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=32 ; d20+9=27 ; 2d6+19=28 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 7:49:53 PM
The enemy was moving into flanking positions against the barbarian. These foes have never fought opponents barbarians before. They're tactics will not work on the honed instincts of Brom.

"Keep smiling. Flanking me will not help you. You both will still die." Brom moves in again against his same opponent, and this time his attack finds its home.

Improved Uncanny Dodge (Ex): At 5th level and higher, a barbarian can no longer be flanked. This defense denies a rogue the ability to sneak attack the barbarian by flanking her, unless the attacker has at least four more rogue levels than the target has barbarian levels. In this case, an 11th level rogue.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, -2 PA): AC32, AC27; damage 28

Rage: 3

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+6=22 ; d20+6=8 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 7:50:39 PM
OOC: I didn't get an action last round so I am gonna throw two attacks up.

Edson takes aim of the thug on the side of Brom(D12), firing a shot at the man. The shot looks good, but Edson knows the mans armor is going to protect him. The second shot he fires is wide left, and he doesn't need to worry about the armor.

He drops his bow, and pulls his sword taking a step forward. (D11(Giving an AoA))

Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+9=25 ; d20+6=19 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 7:51:26 PM

Harvest Moon growls as this holy man gains the favor of his god and reverses the hold upon her. But such situations change with great fluidity. Harvest Moon slips her head from the man's grasp and slides behind him, drawing an arm behind him and pinning him to the floor of the crowsnest.

She spares a moment to take in his holy symbol, curious as to what god a member of this Dark Brethren might worship.

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OoC Question: Does this cleric wear armor that is obviously heavy in nature?

Grapple CM25 and Pin #3

Knowledge Religion 19 to recognize the god this cleric follows.

Position: F9 (Elevation of the crowsnest)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Please note: Humanoid creatures without two free hands attempting to grapple a foe take a --4 penalty on the combat maneuver roll. So, if this guy is holding a weapon ...

DM James It is a medium weight breastplate.
Also, you are correct on the grapple. I thought a natural 20 was an auto success, but that is only to initiate a grapple, not to break a grapple. Harvest is in control.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Monday February 10th, 2014 8:28:08 PM
Her eyes searching her allies .... looking where to help ..... Harvest is more then holding her own .... Peza looks elsewhere to help ... the duo of Brom and Barratore are dealing out pain to their foes ... so the girl eyes her new Captain Ceri.... with her bolts not effective ... she tries a new trick ... hoping to make it esier for Ceri .... Peza whispers " illuminate " ... a greenish shimmer envelops [#4] the the dark foe

casting Faerie fire from activating her recently purchased tattoo [ concealed creature do not get concealment]

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+15=33 ; 4d8+10=28 ;
Monday February 10th, 2014 9:47:56 PM
Barratore shifts back at the last second. The shift to magical attacks delivered by touch, escalates the danger and in response Barratore grins, though such things on the face of a bull can easily be misinterpreted. Barratore shifts part of his focus, he now needed to pay more heed to spell being brought to bear from these assassins

Barratore dips his sword and strikes forward quickly, but not with the power of the previous strokes. No with these opponents he would need precision. He again strikes at the closest attacker to his new captian
[Vital Strike Hit AC 33 Dmg 28

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+1=11 ; d20+1=12 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=10 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 12:00:16 AM
Zalmay sends two more streaks of lightning towards the same target...

(Scorching Ray, both rays at #5, to hit 11 and 12, damage 11 and 10... ranged touch, includes -4 for target in melee... OOC: and yeah, this isn't going to go so well. Being rogue types they probably have very good touch AC. But with everybody in melee range from the first instant of the fight, not a lot of options here...)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 8:23:53 PM
Peeking in , off to sleepnow .... got to get up at 4 am

DM James 
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 8:53:33 PM
ooc: Has anyone heard from George?

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52  4d4+4=14 ; d20+11=21 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 9:29:58 PM
(OOC Sorry for the missed posts guys, especially during combat. Real life is a bit crazy right now.)

Gerox shakes himself from his surprise as he friends battle for there lives. He ponders his options and decides to go forward with a sure hit. He raises his hands and another 4 missiles launch from his hands to strike the opponent at F11 doing 14 points of damage to him.

He takes a moment to glance around to make sure other opponents are sneaking up on them. Perception check 21

DM James  d20+18=19 ; d20+18=34 ; d100=51 ; 2d8+5=13 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 9:47:58 PM
"Keep smiling. " Brom says as he digs his blade deep into the clerics arm and spilling his blood on the deck while beside him Edson takes aim at the thug next to Brom. The shot looks good, but Edson knows the mans armor is going to protect him.

Up in the Crow's nest Harvest Moon growls as this holy man gains the favor of his god and reverses the hold upon he, pinning him to the floor of the crow's nest. She spares a moment to take in his holy symbol, curious as to what god a member of this Dark Brethren might worship...it is unlike any she has ever seen before, but the the lidless eye in the center is unmistakably that of Gargul.

Peza's eyes searching her allies, hoping to make it easier for Ceri .... Peza whispers " illuminate " and a greenish shimmer envelops [#4].

Barratore dips his sword and strikes forward quickly, but not with the power of the previous strokes. No with these opponents he would need precision. He again strikes at the closest attacker to his new captian
[Vital Strike Hit AC 33 Dmg 28

Zalmay sends two more streaks of lightning towards the same target as before. He finds it difficult to fire into the melee, but one of the attacks manage to find its mark. As the electricity burns into the cloaked figure's flesh Ceri swings her bastard sword and lands yet another hit on the assassin staining the wood around her crimson, but somehow the man keeps standing.

As Brom brags that he cannot be flanked the dark figure in front of him reaches out with a shadow clad hand and touches the Barbarian. Instantly his vision is fraught with shadows and darkness. Brom treats all other enemies as if they had concealment, suffering a 20% miss chance on all attack rolls. Through the shadows he sees the other man swing his sword wildly, missing the raging barbarian be a large distace.

Up in the crow's nest Harvest pins her foe. She feels she has victory in hand when suddenly the man vanishes and appears between Brom and Ceri. Highlight to display spoiler: {He rolled a 30 (nat 20) on a concentration check to use the dimensional hop special ability}

Between Ceri and Barratore the two dark men try to attack the taurs closest them, but neither one comes close to their targets.

Enemies
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#1 AC 29 DMG 56
#2
#3
#4 AC 29 DMG 109
#5 AC 29 DMG 54

League Adventurer's
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Brom 10 dmg Ceri acts as if all others have concealment.
Ceri acts as if all others have concealment.
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DM James 
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 9:55:57 PM
ooc: Gerox posted while I was typing. #1 is at 70dmg and Gerox sees nothing sneaking up on you.
(I assume this is a touch attack).

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+15=34 ; d20+15=18 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 10:37:39 PM
Barratore retracts his blade and sweeps it down across his midsection to defeat the incoming attack. The minotaur stomps his left hoof upon the deck, letting his nearly 1 ton of weight reverberate the boards beneath. Barratore turns his blade slightly over to the right and brings the heavy tip up quickly into his opponent moving from right to left.

[Vital Strike Hit AC 34 crit 18 Dmg

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  4d8+10=33 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 10:39:36 PM
ooC forgot to roll damage
Damage 33

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:34:54 PM
Seeing three enemies suddenly clustered close together, Zalmay lays down another ice slick under their feet...

(Cast Grease on squares F,G-4,5)

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 69/78 (83/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=23 ; d20+9=11 ;
Tuesday February 11th, 2014 11:43:25 PM
Shadows envelope Brom and his opponents become more difficult to see. The barbarian is undeterred and continues his attack against his attackers. His attacks fail to hit their mark.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, -2 PA): AC23, AC11

Rage: 4

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30  d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 3:25:08 AM
Edson steps forward(D11, giving an aoo)and swings his magical blade at the one closest. Most creatures it would have hit, bit not this one.

His frustration shows on his face. If he couldn't attack maybe he could be enough of a distraction to disrupt the mans attacks on Brom.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 8:33:30 AM
(ooc magic missile is an auto hit. Why I have been using it. I did 14 points of damage last round but I am only seeing you give me 4? Damage reduction or mistake?)

Gerox decides to change tactics and casts a haste spell on the group. He gets everyone but Brom (and maybe Harvest depending on how high she is)

2 first level spells used
1 thirds level spell used

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+9=17 ; d20+22=40 ; d20+6=17 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 8:58:57 AM

Harvest Moon weaves her fingers together. "Shu. Rin. Do. Xi." As she completes the last word of the spell a translucent shield springs up before her. Etched upon the shield in silvery light is the fist of Domi. The shield glows for but a moment before fading to invisibility.

"They are followers of Gargul!" calls Harvest Moon. She had heard of the Grims who could walk the Planes of Shadow. Perhaps this is how they came upon the League Adventurers without warning. And yet, this attack is unlike the Grims of which she'd heard.

Who are these men?

"YOU! WHY DO YOU ATTACK US!" cries the half-elfish girl as she jumps down off the platform of the crowsnest. Abandoning concerns for safety, Harvest Moon descends in bounding leaps that sway the ropes of the rigging. "ARE YOU PIRATES? WE ARE NOT EASY PREY!"

The ever-keen eyes of Harvest Moon flick from one of the attackers to the next, even as her rapid descent shakes her vision like a dog worries a rat. Do they all have the same symbol as the one who had just escaped her? And if so, what form of Garulites are these?

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Cast Shield of Faith

Accelerated Climb at Half Speed 17 vs DC15 for Rigging.

Perception 40 to see whether all of these people are wearing the same sign. (And to see if they're all men or a mix of men and women.)

Knowledge Religion 17 to recognize the Garulite sect these people belong to. (In game terms, their class or PrC.)

Position: F9 (40ft - In the Rigging)

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 20/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 4:51:34 PM
Eyeing who to help next .... Peza spots Brom .... something in the way he looks about for his foe snags her attention ....

"illuminate " and another greenish hue shimmers around Broms foe ....

Hearing Harvests call about Gargul .... " Hert's presence would of been handy " murmers the raven haired girl

DM James 
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 6:13:38 PM
ooc: Is Barratore attacking the enemy who struck him (#5) or the enemy that he was attacking earlier (#4)

DM James  d20+8=26 ; d8+4=6 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+5=8 ; 2d8+5=8 ; 2d8+5=17 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=8 ; 2d8+5=18 ; 6d6=22 ; 6d6=16 ; 6d6=19 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=11 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 7:34:44 PM
Barratore retracts his blade and sweeps it down across his midsection of his attacker as Zalmay, seeing three enemies suddenly clustered close together, lays down another ice slick under their feet sending the attackers sprawling. As they fall to the ground Ceri swings both her bastard swords with deadly accuracy, landing another critical hit, and takes the head clean off #4s shoulders.

On the other side of the ship shadows envelope Brom and his opponents become more difficult to see. The barbarian is undeterred and continues his attack against his attackers, his attacks failing to hit their mark. Edson steps forward and swings his magical blade at the one closest. His attack misses, but he hopes it is enough of a distraction to disrupt the mans attacks on Brom.

Gerox decides to change tactics and casts a haste spell on the group. He gets everyone but Brom (and maybe Harvest depending on how high she is). Harvest Moon weaves her fingers together. "Shu. Rin. Do. Xi." and casts a magical shield around herself and warns that the attackers are Clerics of Gargul and begins yelling at them.

Harvest Moon struggles to learn more about the attackers as she climbs down, but is unable to identify the gender of her attackers beneath their hooded cloaks. However each attackers appear to carry a similar Holy Symbol somewhere on their person. The icon is foreign to her, but remembering what she was told of the History of Gargul she suspects it to be an occult offshoot tying back to the days of the 4th Cataclysm.

Eyeing who to help next Peza spots Brom and the way he looks about for his foe... "illuminate " she shouts and another greenish hue shimmers around Broms foe ....

enemies turn
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As Edson steps forward to help Brom the hooded figure turns on him (AoO) and sticks his blade deep into the Rogue's side. It feels as if his insides are on fire. Edson Take 6 dmg and Roll a DC 14 Fort SaveHighlight to display spoiler: {You can tell the blade was poisoned. If you made the fort save you suffer no ill effects. If you fail take 1 con dmg and roll again for this turn. If you fail a second time let me know and I will let you know the result.}

The battle seems to be turning in favor of the League adventurer's as Harvest Moon calls out warning and Ceri sends her attacker to meet his god, but as if on cue the remaining robed figures all lay a hand on their holy symbols. The ship is flooded with healing energy and the enemies wounds begin to knit themselves back together. The only positive side is that Barratore and Edson too finds their wounds now healed.

Enemies
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#1 AC 29 DMG 32
#2
#3 (prone)
#4 Dead
#5 AC 29 DMG 13 (prone)

League Adventurer's
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Brom 0 dmg
Edson 0dmg
Brom acts as if all others have concealment.
Ceri acts as if all others have concealment.

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Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30  d20+2=22 ; d20+5=10 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 9:01:23 PM
Edson knew the ill effects of some poisons. The assassins in the guild used them for some of their kills. He felt the poison course into his veins, but none of the ill effects came with it(Fort 22).

"Need more then that to kill me" he sneers to the man. He swings his sword but comes up short.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=24 ; d20+9=25 ; d100=16 ; d100=22 ; 2d6+19=26 ;
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 9:20:44 PM
Brom switches targets and focuses his attention on the one fighting Edson.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, -2 PA): AC24 (16% miss), AC25 (22% hit): damage 26

Rage: 5

Effects: Darkness

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Wednesday February 12th, 2014 9:56:10 PM
Gerox curses as he sees the enemy healing. He raises his hands and casts a glitterdust spell just beyond the boat hoping just to catch the enemy and leave his friends alone. (centered on H3 10' radius
will save of 17 or be blinded)

Conjuration (Creation)
Level: Brd 2, Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area: Creatures and objects within 10-ft.-radius spread
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: Will negates (blinding only)
Spell Resistance: No

A cloud of golden particles covers everyone and everything in the area, causing creatures to become blinded and visibly outlining invisible things for the duration of the spell. All within the area are covered by the dust, which cannot be removed and continues to sparkle until it fades.

Any creature covered by the dust takes a -40 penalty on Hide checks.

, will save is 17)



Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 12:07:29 AM
(OOC: One question before I act... would Gust of Wind gain any extra advantage against targets on the ice slick? Would Medium creatures be moved or knocked down?)

DM James I do not think so, but I am googling it now.

DM James None, other than the usual benefits. No additional penalty for standing up from prone. I would be willing to increase the DC to walk onto the ice or into another icy square, but moving from their square to a square with no ice would not get an additional penalty.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+15=17 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d8+10=24 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2014 7:25:01 AM
One of the opponents is down, and they have used some of their healing capabilities. Barratore knew from experience though, that they had plenty of that magic left. He also knew there was little to nothing that he could do to thwart that from happening time and time again. I have all day The mental distraction costs him as he tries a low thrust against another of his opponents.

[Vital Strike #5 Hit AC 17]

Are any of them Prone from the Grease Spell?

AoO if any prone folks get up Combat Reflexes
Hit AC 19/30/25 Dmg 24

DM James Yes, 3 and 5 are prone. I added the status to the above post.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+2=21 ; d20+2=11 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=17 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2014 12:10:22 PM
Zalmay strikes again at the same target... at this rate, it's going to be a long day.

(Scorching Ray, both rays at #5, to hit 21 and 11, damage 12 and 17... ranged touch, includes -4 for target in melee.)

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 2:28:25 PM

OoC: Whoa! AC49? Is that a typo? It also looks like you've got 4 and 5 switched. You list 4 as dead, but on the map it's 5 that's turned sideways.

Also, a question. Is the Opponent in A15 flying? Air Walking? In the water? The answer to this may affect what Harvest Moon does next.

DM James It is a typo. I have fixed it. #4 is dead, I will remove him from the map next round. The "enemy" at A15 was supposed to be a key to explain the green box meant Farie Fire was on an opponent.

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+9=17 ;
Thursday February 13th, 2014 3:10:03 PM

Harvest Moon continues her descent to the ground in huge leaping hops.

She had offered them challenge and received no reply. There came no explanations. There were no offers to parlay. These Gargulites are no better than pirates who misuse the powers of a god.

Arriving back on the deck, Harvest Moon turns then to the Gargulite Pirates. "You have such powers," she says. "That you squander them on petty raiding says many things about your unworthiness and low character."

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

Accelerated Climb at Half Speed 17 vs DC15 for Rigging.

Position: F9 (Back on the ground)

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 19/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

DM James 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 3:24:34 PM
I believe I have answered all questions. #3 and #5 are prone and I fixed #5s' AC. #4 is dead. The thing at A15 is a key explaining the green Farie Fire boxes around enemies. As for casting wind on the ice, I will increase the DC to walk onto the ice or into another icy square, but moving from their square to a square with no ice would not get an additional penalty.

DM James 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 7:03:07 PM
ooc: I have a meeting tonight, so expect a late post.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 8:27:52 PM
checkin in

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Thursday February 13th, 2014 9:57:15 PM
Edson smiles to himself, thinking how terrible the last attack he swung at this man.

DM James  d20+13=22 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=29 ; 2d8+5=12 ; 2d8+5=12 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=31 ; 2d8+5=12 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=37 ; 2d8+5=14 ; 2d8+5=13 ; d20+12=15 ; 6d6+12=36 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 12:44:41 AM
Edson sneers at the man in black as he fights off the poison, but his blade is unable to pierce his enemy's defenses. Brom, seeing Edson attacked, turns his attention to the to the man with the poisoned blade.

Gerox curses as he sees the enemy healing. Raising his hands he casts glitter dust just beyond the boat hoping just to catch the enemy and leave his friends alone. The spell catches illuminates the attacker, but he able to avoid the blinding effects.

Barratore know from experience that they had plenty of that magic left. Distracted by the thought hehe misses with his attacks. He then stands prepared to attack should the clerics attempt to rise.

Zalmay strikes again at the same target with his scorching ray as Harvest Moon continues her descent to the ground in huge leaping hops and expresses her disapproval of their ways. As she climbs she watches as Ceri lands three more hits with her 6ft blades sending more blood flying that you would have though possible.

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Enemy's Turn

The two clerics surrounding Brom each take a step backwards. #1 shouts Now you see me...now you don't! and sends a wave of darkness towards Brom. Brom, make a Fort Save DC 16 or be blinded
At the same time cleric #2 grabs his holy symbol and sends another healing wave across the ship, although this time only he reaps the benefits. (No one else in range is injured)

On the other side of the ship #5 suddenly grabs #3's hand and they disappear, only to reappear next to Peza. Blood drips from the cleric's face as the two men stand. He had managed to avoid Barratore's AoO as the two relocated, but in doing so allowed Ceri to get another critical strike on him with her razor sharp sword. (What gives, Ceri has landed a critical almost every round and the cleric's haven't landed one...) Turning to face Ceri, #3 calls upon the power of his god and Ceri finds the Wold has gone black. No longer is she seeing shadows, now she has gone blind!!!

Enemies
---------------
#1 AC 29/DMG 8
#2
#3 AC 29/CMD 24/DMG 36
#4 Dead
#5 AC 29/DMG 51

League Adventurer's
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Brom acts as if all others have concealment (my be blind).
Ceri blind

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Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+10=27 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=28 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 2:28:12 AM
[Fort save DC27]

Brom is not effected by the spell of his attackers. He returns the attacks, but is unable to make contact with his opponents.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon):

Rage: 6

Effects: Darkness

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Friday February 14th, 2014 8:17:53 AM
OOC: Didn't look at the map before I posted. Brom moves to D12.

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+8=21 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 9:25:18 AM

"Acha!" Harvest Moon dances away as two of the Garulite Pirates suddenly appear very near to her. With a single fluid motion she draws the polearm off of her back and sweeps the hooked half of the head downward at the supporting ankle of the opponent nearest to Captain Ceri, hoping to pull the man off of his feet.

"Captain Ceri," whispers Harvest Moon, standing back to back with Edson Kazil and The Rager, "her eyes. They are now white like milk. I think that she is blinded."

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

5ft step / Draw Halberd / Trip #3

Trip #3 with Halberd CM21

Position: E10

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 18/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

OoC: As you're posting AC, could you post CMD as well?

CMD for #3 = 24

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30  d20+10=12 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 10:28:11 AM
With Brom stepping out of the way, Edson swaps his sword for his bow. His elven fingers find an arrow and arm it quicker then most can see. Once he lets go of the bow string he knows the arrow has no shot of actually hitting, and is just more trying to keep the man(#1) off balance on the ice.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21  d20+16=36 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=11 ; d6=5 ; d8+3=9 ; d6=4 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 6:08:12 PM
Her eys widen in surprise at the sudden appearance of the two dark foes .... Peza quickly snaps off a bolt at the one shimmering in green hue .... firing at point blank range [feat] ... the bolt sinks deep into his chest .... crackiling with energy [shock] the ranger smoothly reloads another bolt ... firing again [rapid reload feat]

pirate shot d20+16=36 nat 20 !! crit roll d20+16=23 ;-(
damage d8+3=11 shock d6=5 total damage 16

rapid reload shot d20+11=27 hit ??
damage [if needed] d8+3=9 shock d6=4 total damage = 13

" you look pretty in green " taunts the raven haired girl ... " but i think red is your true color " as blood seeps from the wound in his chest

[damage d8+1 base , +2 for favored enemy]
[Attck +13 base , +1 magic weapon , +2 FE ]

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52  d20+5=21 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=7 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=16 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 8:58:01 PM
Gerox sees that the attacker nearest Peza is injured and decides to take him out. He launches own scorching rays at the dark priest (hit touch attack of 21 and natural 20 on the second ray but missed the critical. 14+16=30 points of damage total)

"Where did these guys come from?

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+2=13 ; d20+2=5 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=8 ;
Friday February 14th, 2014 9:17:23 PM
"No idea. But they're welcome to go back any time."

Zalmay continues to attack the same opponent...

(Scorching Ray, both rays at #5, to hit 13 and 5, damage 11 and 8... ranged touch, includes -4 for target in melee.)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+6=19 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2014 10:40:42 AM
Finding himself hemmed in by ice and allies, Barratore snorts his displeasure that the opponents have fled his end of the ship. Barratore elects to drop his sword, pick his bow from the deck and take aim. The shot sails well off the mark. Not surprising, but he had time and no where to go

(Ranged attack into melee #3 hit AC 19)

The enemy was not doing any real damage from what he could see though either

DM James  d20+16=19 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; 4d8+11=32 ; d8+5=9 ; d20+12=17 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2014 11:11:55 AM
ooc: I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day yesterday.

Brom, unaffected by his opponents blinding spell, the warrior steps forward and returns the attack with flashing steel, but he unable to make contact with his opponents. With Brom stepping out of the way, Edson swaps his sword for his bow and lets loose an arrow, but he knows the second it leaves his fingers that the shot will fly wide.

Harvest Moon dances away from the Gargulite Pirates as she draws the polearm off of her back and attempts to pull the man off of his feet, but the she is not fast enough to take the man down. "Captain Ceri," whispers Harvest Moon "her eyes. They are now white like milk. I think that she is blinded."

Stay away from me, or I will take your head off. Cire calls as she swings her swords wildly with such force it would certainly have taken a mans head off, but in her blinded state the effect is lost as she attacks the empty square where the man had been seconds before.

Peza quickly snaps off a bolt at the one shimmering in green hue, the point blanks shot crackling with energy. "You look pretty in green " she taunts " but i think red is your true color " as blood seeps from the wound in his chest. Her first shot sinks deep, but the second is not as accurate. Seeing the attack, Gerox sees Peza'a attacker is injured and decides to take him out. He launches two scorching rays at the dark priest, the first ray burning flesh and cloth a like, the second just missing and shooting over the sea. "Where did these guys come from? he yells...."No idea. But they're welcome to go back any time." Zalmay responds as he continues to attack the same opponent, like Gerox sending two rays flying and only hitting with the first.

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Enemies turn

The first attacker steps forward and thrusts his blade at Harvest moon with such force that it nearly takes her breath away. She is certain her shield of faith was the only thing keeping the blade from piercing her.

Across the ship the second attacker sinks his blade deep into Brom's side. The attack is deep, but it could have been worse (natural 20, missed the crit).Brom take 9 dmg

Behind the mast attacker #3 lays his hands on #5 and begins to pray, the fresh wounds on Peza's attacker knitting themselves back up. The dark cleric drops his sword and launches himself towards Peza in an attempt to grapple her, but his attack is predictable and she is easily able to avoid his grasp.

Enemies
---------------
#1 AC 29/DMG 8
#2
#3 AC 29/CMD 24/DMG 36
#4 Dead
#5 AC 29/DMG 46
(Touch AC = 12)

League Adventurer's
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Brom acts as if all others have concealment.
Ceri blind

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Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+14=27 ; d20+9=11 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2014 7:28:56 PM
"Edson, go help the others. I don't need it." He says to the rogue. He again attacks his opponent only to find that despite his ability, the assassin's dragon-like armor too much to penetrate.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, -2 PA): missed both

Rage: 7

Effects: Darkness

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Saturday February 15th, 2014 8:39:10 PM

OoC: Another question, though. Did #3 make a concentration check for the ... what I assume is a cure spell? #3 is threatened by Harvest with her halberd.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21  d20+16=21 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=5 ; d6=6 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2014 9:12:36 PM
Side stepping the dark pirate .... Peza smoothly snaps another bolt in place .... firing from the hip ... her shot flies by her attacker .... the rolling of the ship throwing off hr aim .... she loads another with practiced ease ... this one has chance ....

pirate shot d20+16=21 missed
pirate shot d20+11=28 damage d8+3=5 shock d6=6 total damage = 11

understanding dawns on Peza as to the dark pirates intent .. " no i don't want to dance ... maybe you should just jump ... maybe try Barratore ... he likes to dance ... especially with his sword ... so pick up your little blade and give it a whirl " as the raven haired girl keeps up her taunts



DM James 
Saturday February 15th, 2014 10:02:16 PM
Harvest I missed that you could reach him. You get an AoO. I you hit he will need to make a concentration or lose the spell.

DM James  d20+10=27 ;
Saturday February 15th, 2014 10:32:33 PM
If your attack hits, Concentration Check for the cleric is 32
(I accidentally rolled using his max spell lvl as opposed to Caster Level)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Sunday February 16th, 2014 7:57:32 AM
Barratore starts to draw another arrow, but then stops. He was never going to hit anything except the ocean. He was a fair shot at best and he knew it. So instead, Barratore returns his bow to his shoulder and stoops down to pick his sword back up. "Gerox, Zalmay, get out of my way "

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Sunday February 16th, 2014 10:27:14 AM

OoC: Barratore, could I convince you to include a 5ft step in the eastwardly direction in with your move?

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+6=12 ;
Sunday February 16th, 2014 11:23:57 AM

The polearm sweeps in to catch the Gargulite Pirate as it begins its spell. But the mastery that Harvest Moon wield over the polearm lags behind her other trainings, and the big blade only sweeps the air.

The problem for the League Adventurers is to strike through the armor of these Gargulite Pirates. That is clear to Harvest Moon now that she is upon the ground. Domi's blessing, though small, might provide the edge needed.

Harvest Moon steps away from the glittering opponent. Touching the gnarled wooden root in the shape of Domi's fist, she calls upon The Brawler to bless the League Adventurers.

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

5ft step / Cast Bless

+1 To Hit for everyone except Barratore. Unless he takes a 5ft step east.

AoO to Hit #3 12/Miss

Position: E11

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 17/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: uBless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  5d4=13 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 1:22:08 AM
Zalmay sends a wider spray of electricity towards the two closest enemies...

(Burning Hands at 3 and 5, looks like I have clear 15' cone now, especially where my token is sort of straddling two squares... Damage 13. OOC: I'm running out of ideas. I'm not optimized for blasting, and I'm barely nibbling away at these huge health pools. Especially with their healing. I held off on casting another Grease as that, along with the dusted area, would divide the ship in half and stop us from moving fore or aft as needed.)

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Monday February 17th, 2014 8:45:53 AM
Ooc: I read the map not allowing Barratore to take a 5' step because of the Grease spell, without risking falling prone. I cannot squeeze as a 5' step

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Monday February 17th, 2014 9:22:32 AM

OoC: Hmm. I was thinking DE/3&4. I mean, Peza's hanging off the edge of the boat and doesn't seem to be having any problems. Your call, though. It's only a +1 bonus from Bless.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52  d20+5=14 ; d20+5=12 ; 4d6=7 ; 4d6=13 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 3:36:42 PM
(ooc I am a bit confused on why both rays didn't hit last round. I missed on the critical hit check but both rays hit.)

Gerox lines up #5 again and lets go with another scorching ray. Both beams lance out and strike the foe doing a total of 20 points of damage.

Haste 3/7
2 first used
2 second level used
1 third level used

DM JamesI misunderstood your post. I thought you hit a critical and missed the second attack. I cannot remember if I added both damage rolls thinking it was a critical or only counted the first damage roll, but I will make sure it is correct next round.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 78/78 (92/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Monday February 17th, 2014 8:25:52 PM
checking in

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Monday February 17th, 2014 8:43:58 PM
Peeking in

DM James  d20+8=18 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=11 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 9:00:49 PM
Waiting on Edson, post coming soon one way or another.

DM James 
Monday February 17th, 2014 9:39:39 PM
Brom tells Edson to help the others as he again attacks his opponent only to find the assassin's dragon-like armor as impenetrable as his own.

Peza, side steps the dark pirate and fires twice at the pirate, the second one piercing through his armor.
No I don't want to dance ... maybe you should just jump ... maybe try Barratore ... he likes to dance ... especially with his sword ... so pick up your little blade and give it a whirl " the raven haired girl taunts.

Barratore starts to draw an arrow, but then stops knowing he was a fair shot at best and firing into the melee would endanger his friends. Instead, Barratore stoops down to pick his sword back up. [b]"Gerox, Zalmay, get out of my way!"

Harvest Moon's attempts to stop the Gargulite Pirate as it begins its spell, but lacks the mastery needed to take him down. Her inefficiency clear, she calls upon Domi's blessing, and touching the gnarled wooden root in the shape of Domi's fist calls upon The Brawler to bless the League Adventurers.
Cast Bless, +1 To Hit for everyone except Barratore.

Zalmay sees an opening in his targets and sends a wider spray of electricity towards the two closest enemies. He is dismayed that the damage is so small, but he finds he and Gerox are the only two that consistently beat the dark clerics defenses.
ooc: You are not straddling 2 squares, your token was shifted to prevent some overlap, but if look at the templates you still have a clear 15ft cone...

Gerox also lines up #5 and lets go with another scorching ray. Both beams lance out and strike the foe. The smokey smell of burnt hair is awful, and the man looks so disfigured you are amazed he is still standing.

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Enemies Turn
Each of the black clad clerics line up with one of the League Adventurer's. The first man's sword just barely misses cutting into Harvest's side, but Brom is not so lucky. As the blade pierces his armor he feels the sting of metal. It hurts, but he is relieved to see that the poison that stung Edson is no longer on the blade in sufficient quantities to harm him. Brom takes 7 dmg. The sword only had one dose of poison on it, which was already used.

On the other side of the ship the clerics step forward, blades flashing. Cleric #3 slashes at Zalmay's arm and fire shoots through his veins.
Take 11 dmg and Roll a DC 14 Fort SaveHighlight to display spoiler: {The blade was poisoned. If you made the fort save you suffer no ill effects. If you fail take 1 con dmg and roll again for this turn. If you fail a second time let me know and I will let you know the result.} [/b]

With what might be the last of his strength, Cleric #5 reaches out a charred hand his fingers just brushing Peza' cheek. As he withdraws his hand she finds her vision fading with it and replaced by shadows and darkness. She is not blind, but the shadows obscure everything, treat all other enemies as if they had concealment, suffering a 20% miss chance on all attack rolls

Enemies
---------------
#1 AC 29/DMG 8
#2
#3 AC 29/CMD 24/DMG 49
#4 Dead
#5 AC 29/DMG 110
(Extra Damge from Gerox attack last round was also added)
(Touch AC = 12)

League Adventurer's
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Brom 7 dmg
Brom acts as if all others have concealment.
Peza acts as if all others have concealment.
Zalmay 11 dmg
Ceri blind

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Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/-  d20+15=26 ; d20+10=23 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 10:35:37 PM
Brom continues his attacks on #2. Unfortunately he is unable to deal damage to the death cleric.

Attack (+16/+11 weapon, +1 bless, -2 PA):

Rage: 7

Effects: Darkness

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52  4d4+4=16 ; d20+11=12 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 10:47:39 PM
Gerox raises his hands and says, "Meet your God up close and personal." 4 darts leap forth striking # 5 for 16 points of damage ( magic missile spell)

Gerox pauses for a few seconds and to scan the area and make sure no more surprises are coming there way. A seagull flaps into his face as he tries and he sees nothing for a second. (natural 1)

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30  d20+11=30 ; d3=1 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=17 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=2 ;
Monday February 17th, 2014 10:58:43 PM
OOC: Didn't get an action last round so attacking for both rounds.

Edson obliges Brom and turns and fires at number 5. Two arrows streak from his bow, and even Edson knows the both hit home.

Hit Ac 30, 8 dmg
Hit Ace 31(Possible crit, ac 17(no Crit :( )) dmg 2

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61  d20+10=29 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+2=5 ;
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 12:27:53 AM
"Goddamnit!"

Zalmay recoils from the enemy that just cut him and lashes out with another burst of lightning...
(Fort Save = 29, Scorching Ray at #3, both rays, to hit 8 and 5... and I'm not even going to bother rolling damage for that...)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 8:04:21 AM
(OOC: Forgot to add... 5' step to E-5 before casting.)

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 9:05:30 AM

One small part of the mind of Harvest Moon contemplates this oddity. These Gargulite Pirates appear very confident, despite being outnumbered two to one. It is also plain that they do not have the overwhelming advantage now that surprise is no longer on their side. Their armor is strong, but their arms are not strong enough to defeat the League Adventurers. That is clear.

"Surrender," demands Harvest Moon. "You are outnumbered. One of you is dead. You cannot win. Surrender and we will grant you your lives."

Then she steps to the rail next to Edson Kazil and, with her mistletoe, calls a blessing from the Wold.

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

5ft step / Cast Magic Fang

Position: D10

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 16/20r, Magic Fang 2m 20/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: uBless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2-1, Entangle(D)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21  d20+17=21 ; d20+12=16 ;
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 7:04:25 PM
Feeling the dark pirates hand brush her cheek ..... the tingle of magic darkens her vision .... the wold becomes filled with shadows .... except for the illuminated dark pirate in front of her [i believe #3 was faerie fired] .... Peza quickly snaps off two bolts at point blank range at her dark foe ... but alas the shock of being touched by the shadows throws off her aim

dark pirate shot d20+17=21 ugh !! missed
dark pirate shot #2 d20+12=16 double ugh !!! ;-(

both bolts whiz across the deck into the sea ....

" Your friend is running out of healing favors .... soon you will be visiting your master Gargul ... unless you heed my friends words of wisdom ... you can surrender or perish "

DM James 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 7:47:16 PM
The league adventurer's focus their attacks and in a matter of seconds cleric #5 founds himself rained down upon in a storm of lightning, fire and arrows and a second later he drops to the deck, dead. As his friend drops #2 finds himself skewered by Broms blade as Harvest Moon calls out one last offer for the dark attackers to surrender followed by Peza's encouragement...

I think the ladies may have a point. We never should have taken this job. The black clad figure #1 shouts and the others nod in agreement. In unison the three men step back from their targets, #3 kneeling down to touch his friend, and the attackers all disappear from sight leaving only the body of cleric #4 on the ship.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 10:46:47 PM
And like that, they are gone. Barratore moves to a rope to the swan boat, so that it can be secured and searched. Maybe there are clues upon it. "Harvest, can you do anything for the captain?"

Job? What might that have been? All of them or just the captain. Taking out the new captain made little sense to Barratore so he mentally decides it was an attempt on them all. A cowardly attack without honor. "When we get to Rum, we need to pay the temple of Gargul a visit. I very much would like to know what they know of assassins within their church capable of such feats as this attack."



Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 10:47:37 PM
Brom looks at the to the others as their opponents retreat from battle. He could bare lay a glove on them. It was less than satisfying to say the least.

"Everyone still alive?" He calls out as he looks to take a mental head count of the ship.

Effects: Darkness, fatigue (14 rounds)

DM James 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 11:29:31 PM
I forgot to mention, the touch of darkness / shadowy vision will end within a seconds, but Ceri's blindness remains.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Tuesday February 18th, 2014 11:31:31 PM
Edson keeps the bow string taught, waiting for another attack. When none presents itself he unstrings the arrow and relaxes.

" Well that was the most fun since we have had since killing the vampire. For a second I thought we were goners."

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 8:51:44 AM

With a growl like a small cat, Harvest Moon pounces on the spot at which the transporting Gargulite Pirate had just been. She stamps her foot and swings the polearm in a wide and menacing arc. If what she believes to be true is indeed the case, then they are still nearby. Near, but very far, separated by the veil between planes.

"You are known!" shouts Harvest Moon. "Return at your peril!"

"That is high magic, Barratore Steelwind," replies Harvest Moon, a growl still ticking at the back of her throat. "Hert of Gargul could. Not I."

The polearm spins in her hands, turning once, end over end before returning to her back. "But ... maybe ... "

Once again, Harvest Moon pounces. This time she leaps upon the body of the fallen raider cleric. "If these Gargulite Pirates can blind others, perhaps they also hold the means by which sight may be restored."

She speaks, even as she goes about a search of the fallen pirates things, stripping him completely as methodically as she would dress the carcass of a deer or boar. "League Commander Ceri, we have enemies. They are known to us. Of them, I can think only of the rebel merchants of Rum who might hire assassins to come against us. Or, possibly, associates of the Pirate King."

"We do not know your foes, however. Can you think of any who might have hired these Gargulite Assassins to attack you? Any who might know that you are now far from a place of strength?"

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Perception 42 - To search Cleric#4 (Taking 20)

Active Effects: Shield of Faith 2m 16/20r, Magic Fang 2m 20/20r

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: uBless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2-1, Entangle(D)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 12:11:28 PM
There is a dull ache in Zalmay's injured arm, but the throbbing headache that comes with using too much magic, too fast, feels even worse...

"I'm OK. Mostly..."

He searches around the body and the spots where the other assassins vanished, looking for signs of this "high magic."

(Use Detect Magic on body and vicinity.)

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 5:34:52 PM
Gerox sees the group of clerics disappear and climbs down from his vantage point in the rigging. He hops lightly to the deck and moves over to his new minotaur Captain and asks, "Ceri, they clerics have fled. We drove them off. I am sure the magic they cast at you is temporary but why don't you sit and rest for a moment."

He reaches out and grabs her hand and leads her to a box where she can sit. "That was strange. Do you think they were targeting the Captain? They sounded like mercenaries at the end. Someone search the body of the one they left. Maybe we can find a clue on who they are."

OOC I am going to be travelling for the next few days. I am not sure I will be able to post. Someone want to take it on for me?

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 8:33:11 PM
"I don't think they we're targeting any one in particular .... they didnt seem to single anyone out ... just us as a group it seemed .... "

"but the intresting part is they we're hired !! .... but by whom ...... hopefully we might get a few clues from the fallen dark pirate .... and once we reach Rum we should inquire from the WLA resources about these dark foes "

DM James 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 8:37:08 PM
All aboard the ship turn to look at Harvest Moon as she growl like a small cat, and pounces on the spot at which the transporting Gargulite Pirate had just been. Eyes open wide as she appears to catch the scent of something unseen, stamping her foot and swinging the polearm in a wide and menacing arc, but is anyone is still there they are separated by the veil between planes. "You are known!" she shouts. "Return at your peril!"

As Harvest calms down Barratore moves to a rope to try to catch the swan boat, so that it can be secured and searched. He throws the rope out and is just able to rope the ship around the swan's neck as it passes. Turning back he calls out "Harvest, can you do anything for the captain?" ..."That is high magic, Barratore Steelwind," replies Harvest Moon, a growl still ticking at the back of her throat. "Hert of Gargul could. Not I."

Dismayed that there is no longer a cleric of sufficient level to remove blindness and dispel the magic that has taken away her sight, Barratore turns his mind to what the clerics had said. Job? What might that have been? All of them or just the captain. Since taking out the new captain made little sense to Barratore so he mentally decides it was an attempt on them all. A cowardly attack without honor. "When we get to Rum, we need to pay the temple of Gargul a visit. I very much would like to know what they know of assassins within their church capable of such feats as this attack." He then sets about examining the swan boat. The holes are appear intentionally placed, and wet spots on the floor mark where people had been laying wait at the bottom of the ship. Each damp spot on the woden floor lined perfectly up with one of the punctures of the side giving anyone inside a perfect view while keeping those inside hidden from sight while the holes further up on the side were put there to make it look as if the boat had been attacked.

Gerox slowly climbs down from his vantage point in the rigging. He hops lightly to the deck and moves over to his new minotaur Captain and asks, "Ceri, they clerics have fled. We drove them off. I am sure the magic they cast at you is temporary but why don't you sit and rest for a moment." As he says this the deck several heads turn to face him, Ceri shows no signs of her vision returning.

He reaches out and grabs her hand, forcing the golden haired minotaur to bend over as she follows, her horns dangerously close to the back of his head, as he leads her to a box where she can sit. "That was strange. Do you think they were targeting the Captain? They sounded like mercenaries at the end. Someone search the body of the one they left. Maybe we can find a clue on who they are."

As Ceri is led away from the ship railing Harvest suddenly spins the polearm in her hands, turning once, end over end before returning to her back. "... maybe ... " Once again, Harvest Moon pounces, causing everyone to step back for fear of her drawing her blade again in her zeal. This time she leaps upon the body of the fallen raider cleric. "If these Gargulite Pirates can blind others, perhaps they also hold the means by which sight may be restored." She speaks, even as she goes about a search of the fallen pirates things, stripping him completely as methodically as she would dress the carcass of a deer or boar. In addition to his bloody breast plate and poisoned blade she finds a silver Holy Symbol and a sheet of parchment baring a picture with Ceri's likeness.

Turning to the sightless Captain she says, "League Commander Ceri, we have enemies. They are known to us. Of them, I can think only of the rebel merchants of Rum who might hire assassins to come against us. Or, possibly, associates of the Pirate King. We do not know your foes, however. Can you think of any who might have hired these Gargulite Assassins to attack you? Any who might know that you are now far from a place of strength?"

Brom looks disappointedly towards the others as their opponents retreat from battle. He could bare lay a glove on them, their defenses about as strong as his own. It was less than satisfying to say the least, but there was honor is being able to fight two at once and hold his ground. "Everyone still alive?" He calls out as he looks to take a mental head count of the ship.

Edson follows Harvest Moon's lead and keeps the bow string taught, waiting for another attack. The air is still thick with magic and the deck slick with ice, but when none presents itself he unstrings the arrow and relaxes. " Well that was the most fun since we have had since killing the vampire. For a second I thought we were goners."

Zalmay nods, a dull ache in his injured arm, but the throbbing headache that comes with using too much magic, too fast, feels even worse..."I'm OK. Mostly..." The smell of burnt flesh still pungent in the air as he searches around the body and the spots where the other assassins vanished, looking for signs of this "high magic", but he finds none. Only the auras coming from the group remain.

Artus Ceri calls, get us back to Rum. She then turns the the League Adventurers. I have no idea who those men were or why they attacked, but I do have questions that need answering. Do you know if there is someone familiar with the religions of Gargul in Rum that we can speak to? A mentor of Harvest or Hert's perhaps? Also, are one of you able to restore my sight? This infernal blackness gets disorienting on rocking ship.

ooc: Each player gets 4,500xp for fending off the hired assassins.

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 8:48:58 PM
"Yeah...that's the problem. We are kinda of minorly famous in Rum. We've had good adventures that made us known in the town. So, when we were to leave Rum, it's not hard for people to know when and where to."

"As for Gargul's death clerics..." He says gritting his teeth and grinding his hands on the handle of his sword. "Not a big fan, and would be more than happy to send a few to meet their god."

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 10:59:21 PM
Barratore harrumphs at Edson's declaration that the group might have been defeated. "We have access in Rum. They were able to lift the golem curse, they could lift this right?" He poses the question to Harvest, the only resident with knowledge of divine magic in the group.

He nods in agreement to Brom's statement. True enough, knowing the group was leaving, when, where to and who they were getting was pretty common knowledge. At least easy enough to get at any rate. What they did not have was a really good reason why. If the last coup attempt was really done that is by the now dead men they thought at the time

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Wednesday February 19th, 2014 11:47:22 PM
Edson does a quick survey of the ship to make sure there are no lasting damages. He also checks to make sure all the crew members are ok, and none were harmed.


Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+7=22 ; d20+6=24 ;
Thursday February 20th, 2014 7:43:48 AM

"Yes. We have strong clerics in Rum, Barratore Steelwind. You are right. In Rum your eyes can be healed, League Commander Ceri," replies Harvest Moon. "But not until then."

"Even so, I am sure now, more than before, that it is you that the Gargulite Assassins came for, League Commander Ceri. And even if you do not know them, they know your likeness."

Harvest Moon held up the parchment upon which is drawn a likeness of the League Commander. "This I found upon the body. It is a picture of you, League Commander Ceri. It is someone who either knows you by sight, or someone who has been able to obtain this drawing."

And even as she presents the picture for all to see, Harvest Moon considers what she knows of Rum and it's religious community to see if she might determine just who that might be.

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Knowledge check to find who might have hired the assassins to attack Ceri. And to answer Ceri's question about religions in Rum.

Knowledge Local: 22
Knowledge Religion: 24

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: uBless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2-1, Entangle(D)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Thursday February 20th, 2014 5:20:26 PM
Zalmay looks to his wound and sees if there is anyone who can tend to it.

So this is how they play politics in Rum? At this rate they're going to make the Orc tribes look civilized in comparison...

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Thursday February 20th, 2014 7:07:53 PM

OoC: I'll heal the minor wounds next post.

DM James 
Thursday February 20th, 2014 9:09:32 PM
Barratore harrumphs at Edson's declaration that the group might have been defeated and questions Harvest Moon, the only resident with knowledge of divine magic in the group in the cleric in Rum might be able to restore Ceri's sight. Yes. She agrees. We have strong clerics in Rum. She turns to address the Captain, Even so, I am sure now, more than before, that it is you that the Gargulite Assassins came for, League Commander Ceri. And even if you do not know them, they know your likeness. As she shows the picture to the others she tries unsuccessfully to figure out who might be behind the attacks.

As the League Adventurer's break it to Ceri there is nothing they can do to restore her sight she looks taken aback. I would have thought with all the spells flying about someone would be able to cast dispel magic or remove blindness. I guess will have to wait until we get back to Rum. With a sigh she asks Gerox if he can get her a large mug of something strong to drink. I knew you were well known, but I never expected an attack like this.

The muscled Barbarian nod in agreement and concedes, "Yeah...that's the problem. We are kinda of minorly famous in Rum. Gritting and grinding his teeth with his hands on the handle of his sword, everyone keeping an eye on him in case he ponces like Harvest Moon. "Not a big fan, and would be more than happy to send a few to meet their god." Barratore nods in agreement and thinks that what they did not have was a really good reason why.

Edson walks across the blood and ice covered deck, almost slipping several times, and notes there is no damage that cannot be taken care of by a good mopping and notes that the crew who kept safely below deck are now coming up top learn what happened.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Thursday February 20th, 2014 9:16:24 PM
"Back to Rum as quick as we can ... the WLA has resources to help with restoring Captain Ceri's sight ...
hopefully some infomation on these dark pirates "

"Mayb we could find a cleric back in Rum that has some magics that possibly speak with the dead ... bring him the corpse of that dead Dark pirate .... at least its worth a chance"

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Thursday February 20th, 2014 10:53:10 PM
Brom thinks to himself about Ceri's condition. I'll need a potion for that."

Brom looks out at the sea on the return trip to Rum.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Friday February 21st, 2014 8:18:26 AM
Edson makes sure his weapons are cleaned off, and salvages any arrows he can save. He checks on Ceri even though there is nothing he can actually do.

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d6+2=8 ; d20+12=18 ;
Friday February 21st, 2014 8:35:50 AM

It is curious that League Commander Ceri has not thought more of the fact that her picture was found upon the body of one of the Gargulite Assassins. Still she speaks of the League Adventurers as though it were they who drew the attack. Harvest Moon eyes the minotaur face for a moment, attempting to sense any shadowed thoughts.

She shrugs and gathers the wounded about her, and calls upon the healing grace of Domi to bathe them and remove their hurts.

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Channel Energy Heal Everyone 6HP. (I added +2 by mistake.)

Sense Motive 18 on Ceri

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: uBless, Divine Favor x2, uShield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2-1, Entangle(D)

Channel Energy 2/3

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 23 (T 12 FF 23), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Friday February 21st, 2014 10:31:10 AM
Barratore rubs his chin and pulls at the longer tuft of hair that grows there lending the appearance of a beard as he looks at the picture in Harvest's hand. "Could the others have had pictures of the rest of us?" Barratore could not clearly remember if there were assassins in equal number to them or not.

The fighter will help with some of the cleaning including pitching the body of the assassin unceremoniously over he railing and into the sea.

That task complete, he heads below long enough to locate a pair of tankards and after filling them with rum, he heads topside to give one to Brom

"Another fight, another victory." he tells the man as he hands him a mug

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Friday February 21st, 2014 4:14:44 PM
Gerox will scramble to get the new Captain a mug of ale. He puts it in her hand and steps back watching the clean up. (did we find anything valuable on the assassin?)

He asks, "Did they teleport onto the ship? How easy is it to teleport onto a moving ship? Harvest did you see anything else out there when you were in the crows nest. I don't think I will sleep well tonight knowing they could just show up again and slit my throat!"

DM James 
Friday February 21st, 2014 5:48:28 PM
ooc: Are you saving the body for questioning with a speak wit dead spell like Peza suggested, or are you going to follow Barratore's lead and throw the corpse overboard?

DM James 
Friday February 21st, 2014 8:10:55 PM
After Peza shows the others the picture of Ceric Barratore rubs his chin and wonders if the others could have had pictures of the rest of you. As he ponders the possibility he begins the task of pitching the body of the assassin unceremoniously over he railing and into the sea. As he lifts the corpse up he hears Peza calling to Artus b]"Back to Rum as quick as we can ... the WLA has resources to help with restoring Captain Ceri's sight ... hopefully some infomation on these dark pirates ... Maybe we could find a cleric back in Rum that has some magics that possibly speak with the dead ... bring him the corpse of that dead Dark pirate .... at least its worth a chance"[/b] As she calls out the orders Barratore stops what he is doing...(does Barratore still toss the body over?)

Artus grabs the wheel and steers the ship back towards Rum, Brom thinks to himself about Ceri's condition and and envisions what would happen to him on the battlefield if he were ever victim of such a spell, the imagined scene convinces him that he will have to buy a potion, just in case.

Ever suspicious Harvest Moon find Ceri's lack of reaction curious and ponders the taurs every facial twitch, wondering what hidden meaning it might have. She feels their new Captain speaks of the League Adventurers as though it were they who drew the attack. Replaying the conversation in her head she decides the taurs motives are obvious. Her reply was meant in response to Brom's comment "Yeah...that's the problem. We are kinda of minorly famous in Rum. We've had good adventures that made us known in the town. So, when we were to leave Rum, it's not hard for people to know when and where to." She also decides that her lack of reaction to the revelation of the drawing was due to their leader being preoccupied with her sudden loss of sight and a tendency among the taur culture to not want to appear weak or emotional. She shrugs and gathers the wounded about her as she calls upon the healing grace of Domi to bathe them and remove their hurts. Several of the crew watch in amazement as the adventurer's wounds knit together as if a magic hand was sewing them up. They might have seen such magic before, but the ability is so far beyond them that they stare in amazement with their mouths hanging open.

Edson takes advantage of the free time and ,akes sure his weapons are cleaned off and salvages any arrows he can save before checking on Ceri even though there is nothing he can do for her sight. As he examines her eyes Gerox scramble past the mesmerized crew to get the new Captain a mug of ale, the large tankard awkward in his small hands. He puts it in her hand and steps back watching the clean up. Looking to the others he asks, "Did they teleport onto the ship? How easy is it to teleport onto a moving ship? Harvest did you see anything else out there when you were in the crows nest. I don't think I will sleep well tonight knowing they could just show up again and slit my throat!"
Spellcraft / Knowledge Arcana 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Because ships are constantly in motion, the caster of spells of the teleportation subschool must have line of sight to teleport onto a ship. Otherwise, a caster must scry upon a particular ship first, then immediately teleport to the scryed destination. Any delay in casting means the ship has moved from its scryed location and the spell fails.}

The next several days pass without incidence, despite the fears of many, and Ceri quickly adapts to life without sight and is soon able able to walk across the deck normally despite the rolling waves. As you move about the ship you hear the crew talking incessantly about why the ship was attacked, who was behind it, and if they would return. It is with great relief that you hear Harvest Moon call out Land Ho! and the shores of Rum come into view. Within a coupe hours Artus is docking the ship.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Friday February 21st, 2014 9:06:20 PM
"About time" Edson says to anyone near him. "If we were at sea any longer I was expecting Barry to start growing scales"

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Friday February 21st, 2014 10:10:00 PM
Glad to be back in Rum .... " First things first .... Captain Ceri is our first priorty .... bring her back to the WLA coumpound and see about fixing her vision "

"then we can see if the dark pirates body can speak .... hopefully"


Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Saturday February 22nd, 2014 11:20:55 AM
Home... sweet home? Maybe Zalmay will get to spend more than one day in Rum this time...

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet  d20+3=10 ;
Sunday February 23rd, 2014 12:05:11 AM
Barratore stops in mid throw and looks sourly at Peza. "Keeping dead bodies about is a bad idea. Not to mention one that creates a horrid stench." Peza was the group commander though, and so the fighter refrains from dumping the corpse and drops it on the deck. Barratore takes his place up at the bow.

Upon arrival, he is quick to disembark and put his hooves on solid land and stretch. Barratore places the captain's hand upon his shoulder and leads her to the WLA compound. His shield equipped and hand on his sword, the first attack was repelled, there was a good chance here in the streets of Rum for a second try and so he keeps alert

perception 10

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+17=25 ; d20+22=28 ; d20+7=23 ;
Monday February 24th, 2014 9:20:18 AM

"There are ways to cause bodies to better keep, Barratore Steelwind," says Harvest Moon. "I will work to that end," she adds.

A curious question comes to Harvest Moon, and she goes to the halfling Navigator Artus Morindim to explore the idea. "The swan boat cannot live for more than one day," she explains. "So the Gargulite Assassins likely came from some place within a day's journey from their ambush. Possibly from Rum itself, if we were near to it." She pours over maps with the halfling to determine what bodies of land might have been likely places from which the Gargulite Assassins had come.

It is not long after that Harvest Moon spots the island and calls out to those below. At least, it does not seem a long time. Peza is very clever. And she is wise. The first duty of the League Adventurers is to League Commander Ceri. As convenient as it might be to go directly to a temple, especially as the have the body to which to speak, it would be safer to go first to the compound of the Woldian League of Adventurers so as to surround themselves with fighters. Then, after that, send for a cleric. Harvest Moon leads the way, her eyes open, prepared for an attack.

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Survival 25 (To help preserve the body and keep it from smelling.)
Knowledge Geography 23 (To determine what bodies of land were within one day's journey by ship from the ambush point.)
Perception 28

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Channel Energy 2/3

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Monday February 24th, 2014 10:58:44 AM
Brom takes the drink, "doesn't seem much like a victory. Feels more like the opening skirmish. But we're all alive so let's call it a win."

Back in Rum. "Let's get back and get a hot meal." Says the barbarian. "Mutton and mead. Mmmm..."

DM James 
Monday February 24th, 2014 6:49:11 PM
Barratore finds himself glancing repeatedly down at the cargo as it is off loaded and you disembark from the SeaSprite. He had been worried about the idea of transporting a decaying corpse on the ship, but Harest Moon's with her quick thinking and ingenuity had the body placed in a barrel of strong rum, the alcohol keeping it perfectly preserved. Despite having to keep an eye on the barrel, and one or two crew members almost tapping the wrong one when not paying attention, you managed to get it back without incident.

It is fortunate that Barratore is so focused on the cargo, as he ends up missing Edson's comment "If we were at sea any longer I was expecting Barry to start growing scales" By the time he looks up Zalmay he pondering if he will be able to spend more than a day in Rum before leaving once again.

Children waive and the citizens cheer as you walk down the street towards the WLA. Several peope in the crowd can be seen whispering about the Captain's condition. Although some appear concerned or disappointed by Ceri's lack of sight the gestures and antics of the kids are that of role playing some some great battle and they appear more excited to hear the story than they are worried about her sight.

Glad to be back in Rum, Peza sends for a Cleric of Gargul that can help to restore Ceri. Although there are few with "high magic", she finds that both remove blindness and speak with dead are relatively simple spells that someone less skilled than those among the League Adventurer's can cast (Sepll lvl 3).
Within a half hour a young priestess introducing herself/ Harper, Eye of Gargul, at your service mam. After a short prayer the milky white in the Captain's eyes begins to recede and in a matter of seconds her sight is fully restored. As to your other request, what questions would you like me to ask. I am skilled enough to ask him three questions. Just keep in mind that he is still within Gargul's domain. I won't be animating him or bringing him back to life. Nothing that seeks to usurp or circumvent the role of the Lord of Life and Death. She also adds that there will be no charge, this time, as thanks for all the group did to help when the city was under attack.

Brom watches the activities as he sits down at the table with some mutton and mead while Harvest Moon meets with Navigator Artus Morindim to explore there their attackers might have departed from. "The swan boat cannot live for more than one day," she explains. "So the Gargulite Assassins likely came from some place within a day's journey from their ambush. Possibly from Rum itself, if we were near to it." After pouring over the maps and thinking through various tactics and strategies she determines that the gargulites were likely waiting on Minotaur island and left by magic shortly after the League Adventurers.

ooc: What questions do you want to ask the corpse?

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Monday February 24th, 2014 8:20:16 PM
Edson hangs out, awaiting one of the others to ask questions. Speaking with the dead bothered him as it seemed unnatural.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Monday February 24th, 2014 9:36:58 PM
peeking in just had a 18 hr day will post tomorrow soooo tired

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Monday February 24th, 2014 10:02:11 PM
Brom leaves speaking with the dead to those godly ones. He knows how to make'em corpses and thinks talking to one is creepy...

If asked, Brom wants the answer to two questions - who hired them; where are they at.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Monday February 24th, 2014 10:22:41 PM
Barratore welcomes the cleric right up until she introduces herself and he notes the symbol of Gargul. The fighter spits to the side and growls. "Only reason to bring this back to life is to kill him again at the end of a hangman's rope" Barratore had questions for the cleric more than the corpse. Speaking with the dead, forcibly, did not seem like a good plan. The dead had ways to object. At least the one taking the risk was a follower of Gargul.

Barratore moves to stand within his own reach and so out of that of the corpse and Gargul priestess. He draws his sword and stands with his feet apart just past shoulder width. The others would ask their questions, any he had they would think of and he would stand guard over them in case things went wrong

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Monday February 24th, 2014 11:41:08 PM
Zalmay agrees with Brom on the basics, but he doubts it will be that easy.

"So, yeah... who hired them and why? Where are those people now? But if these guys are professional assassins, they might not know any of that. The whole deal would have been handled through cutouts..."

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 11:41:47 AM

It is a relief to find League Commander Ceri cured of her blindness. It will be interesting to see what she does first now that she is at her new post and restored to the fullness of her faculties. Harvest Moon imposes her own priorities by bringing out the drawing.

"This is the drawing of your likeness that we found upon the person of the Gargulite Assassin," she says, presenting the parchment to the minotaur commander. "Do you recognize the hand? Do you know when this picture might have been drawn? We think that the Gargulite Assassins might have followed us from Minotaur Island," adds Harvest Moon. "This, I should have known before. Why else would the Gargulite Assassins have needed a picture, save to distinguish one minotaur among many? As you saw, they were not Minotaurs themselves."

And there is also the holy symbol of the Dark Brethren to investigate. Harvest Moon draws the one used by the dead Gargulite Assassin and shows it to the cleric of Gargul. "Do you recognize this?" she asks of Harper, the Eye of Gargul. "We believe that this man used this symbol to beg power from Gargul for the purpose of assassination. I suspect this man to belong to an occult offshoot of your faith tying back to the days of the 4th Cataclysm. Beyond that, I know little of these people. If you have more insight into this group, we would listen with appreciation."

To all of these things Harvest Moon turns her attention well before addressing the question of what to inquire of the dead Gargulite Assassin. To this she says, "If we doubt that the Gargulite Assassins knew who they were hired by, then ask instead, how they were to be paid and when. With this knowledge, we can be there at the time of payment, and catch them all."

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 6:42:33 PM
Gerox listens to all the conversation and says, "What makes you think they will be paid Havest? They didn't complete the job. I wonder if we will soon be seeing them again. Its hard to go about your normal lives knowing that an assassination attempt could come at anytime. These assassins had assistance. They were not normal flunkies with a cudgel and knife. They were motivated, and had powerful magics behind them. I still wonder how they got on the boat? We might want to ask our dead friend here that? It might give us a clue on how they are organized and how powerful our foe is."

Gerox turns to the cleric and asks, "While I use magic, I can't speak with the dead. Are there any limitations on what we can ask? Can the dead assassin lie to us?"

DM James 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 7:58:50 PM
The group begins to split as Harper talks. Many feel ill at ease at the thought of a bloated corpse speaking from beyond the grave and prefer to get their news second hand. Those that stay listen with interest as the Eye of Gargul speaks with her a thick accent. I would not think you need to be worrying about the spirit lying to you. Too easy to get caught, though he may not answer at all if his will is strong. Noticing Barratore reaching for his sword she adds, There be no need to worry about using your sword. I don't intend to animate someone who would kill me as soon as look at me. I'm not daft you know. He will only be able to speak, and that by my magic. He needs a mouth, true enough, but it won't even be his body producing the sound, it comes from the grey of the Shadow Realm. I assure you all, it's quite safe. Besides, judging by how the fight went, I wouldn't expect him to be resistin much. Probably wants whoever sent him after ya to pay, if you get my meanin.

Harper waits for the questions to be nawrowed down to three as Harvest Moon shows Ceri the drawing. "Do you recognize the hand? The Captain shakes her head. No. I have never seen it before, and anyone who has visited Minotaur Island since I became Captain of the WLA could have drawn it. The golden minotaur continues puzzling over the drawing as Harvest moves on to ask about the HOly Symbol.

Oh, I have heard tell of such symbols Miss. Harper interrupts. It is not something talked about openly, so I must beg you to keep this information to yourselves. It is known that before the Year of Ascension Gargul was seen as a god of evil...and basically he was...but you see, as he traveled the Wold, he came to a more nuanced view. He saw himself as the god of both death and life, seeking to inspire respect as well as fear, or instead of fear, in us mortals. After the Year of Ascension they say Gargul made his peace with all the Gods of the Wold and the Gods of Testing. Now this is the part we don't like to speak of. Some of Gargul's followers hated this change. They reveled in death and evil, and formed many a cult. That Holy Symbol you have there is a corruption of Gargul's Eye. That symbol you see there in the center is of Marteaus, the god of testing. When Gargul had his change of heart, some who embraced evil switched to follow Marteaus. Others combined their love of evil with Marteaus' delivery of suffering to justify their own dark works and evil deeds. These groups evolved into may dark things, including bands of assassins.

I imagine this is what you met. And the short one has a point. If they didn't succeed in killing the captain, they likely didn't get fully paid. There is no way of knowing if they will try again, but such bands are usually quite small. See, it's hard for them to recruit members without drawing our attention, so they can't do such things openly.

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 9:22:27 PM
Edson crinkles his nose. Being an elf, the distortion of the dead sat wrong with him. He knew it was a necessary evil, and that the assasin was in fact evil, but it still seemed wrong.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 10:31:56 PM
Greeting the eye of Gargul warmly " welcome ... glad you could help us ... its much appreciated "

Peza thinks quietly for awhile ... listening to the others while she ponders a few questions and how to pose them to the dead dark Gargulite.

"first question is ..... who hired you ??"

"second questions is .... "have you set up a base of operations in Rum ?"

"third question .... "describe each member of your group ?"

Once the questions have been answered , Peza thanks the Priestess ... ".... we thank you for your help .... please keep in touch if you need any help .. now we release the body to you so you can do Gargul's business ... "

Reaching into her pockets the ranger fishes out a pouch ... handing it to Harper ..... "this is a gift for helping .... please feel to keep intouch with us at WLA " [100 gps in pouch]



Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 10:54:03 PM
Brom listens from a distance to the conversation with the cleric. Great, Gargul fanatics. Someone or something doesn't want the League regaining any stability of a hierarchy. Doubt this is the last attempt, which means more trouble is coming to Rum.

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 11:35:12 PM
Barratore chuckles at the cleric when she speaks about her intentions not to animate the body. "Because nothing can ever go wrong." Barratore gives a snort and cleans his nose with a swipe of his long black tongue. Fanatical cult of killers in the name of a god Barratore could not come up with a darker thought.

"That last one's not a question Peza. Personally i would like to know How much we are worth."

Barratore will keep most of his attention though on the dead man, despite the cleric's reassurances. Things happened in Rum, and especially when they were involved and so something going awry during the clerics 'simple spell' would not really surprise him.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 1:14:23 AM
"So maybe something like... 'who do you report to... why do you want us dead... what was going to be the next step after you killed us?' That would cover most of the angles. Although if these people are real fanatics they might be doing this for their own reasons, not for pay..."

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al  d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 9:39:34 AM

"I am Harvest Moon," says Harvest Moon upon the realization that she had not named herself to Harper, Eye of Gargul. "As to the payment of the Gargulite Assassins, those who hired them would have to know that League Commander Ceri was not slain. We met no one on our return from Minotaur Island. There was only open sea. To find out that League Commander Ceri still lives, those who hired the Gargulite Assassins must necessarily be in Rum, have agents in Rum, have magical means of perceiving League Commander Ceri or be told by the Gargulite Assassins themselves. And, if the Gargulite Assassins have no knowledge of their employers - through cutouts as Zalmay Tufan says - then the only way in which the Gargulite Assassins can inform their employers of their failure would be through the meeting for payment."

"But, perhaps it may be best to ask the more direct question." The eyes of Harvest Moon turn to Peza. She is the leader. Moreover, she is clever, and the friend of Harvest Moon. Her questions are likely best.

The attention of Harvest Moon turns back to the ways of the Gargulite Assassins. "If these bands of Gargulite Assassins must find new members through such secrecy, they must also receive their jobs through equal secrecy. 'We never should have taken this job,' is what the one Gargulite Assassin said." Harvest Moon mulls the thought. She follows the facts as she would the spoor of an animal through the woods. "The Gargulite Assassins were given a drawing of League Commander Ceri. This must have been produced by someone who saw her on Minotaur Island. We also believe that the Gargulite Assassins were on Minotaur Island before following us to sea. The Gargulite Assassins were not Minotaurs themselves. So they must have gone to Minotaur Island, seeking League Commander Ceri, from somewhere else. Also, for those to know that the Gargulite Assassins failed, there must be some presence or representative in Rum."

With that thought, the small half-elfish girl begins cataloging all she has managed to learn about the seamier side of Rum. The darker aspects. The world in which one might go about hiring an assassin.

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Knowledge Local: 24 (For Info on the mechanics of hiring an assassin in Rum.)

Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

DM James 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 7:49:20 PM
Harper listens and Edson crinkles his nose while Peza,Zalmay and Barratore come up with several possible questions to ask. Who hired you ??" Have you set up a base of operations in Rum ? Describe each member of your group ? Who do you report to? Why do you want us dead? What was going to be the next step after you killed us? As the ideas are shared Harvest Moon suggests they go with the most direct questions, which would be Peza's. Not wanting to jump the gun, Harper checks with the rest of the League Adventurers to see which questions they would like asked. It'll be takin me 10 minutes to work my magic, but I'd rather know you know what you'll be asking before I start. There'll be no second chances with this.

Peza thanks the Eye of Gargul and gives her a generous gift, knowing such kind deeds often go far towards building relationships and connections within the community.

Brom and Harvest Moon spend the next few minutes as pondering what else they might be able to learn from the attack. Is there someone in Rum checking to see if the assassins we successful, or might they verify this through scrying or other magical means? Will there be another attack? And how much exactly are the lives of the adventurer's worth? And where one might go about hiring an assassin. Harvest moon puts her sharp mind to the task of answering the last question, but she she is fairly certain such things would have to be done outside of Rum. It is very unlikely an assassin's group could have sprung up in Rum so quickly without the WLA having heard about it.

ooc: Feel free to email each other about what questions you would like to ask. I would like to begin answering them tomorrow.

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 8:27:04 PM

OoC: It is very unlikely an assassin's group could have sprung up in Rum so quickly without the WLA having heard about it.

Actually, I was thinking more of a broker who might know how to contact assassins outside of Rum. Would there be something of that sort. Or even a generally known place that one would go to find someone like this relatively near Rum.

BTW, does Rum have any problems with crime yet? Does Rum have law enforcement? Courts?

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 11:00:49 PM
When the others look to Edson about a question, he just puts his hand up. "Not my department. Asking the dead questions isn't something I'm comfortable with."

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 11:13:57 PM
Gerox sits back and listens nodding at Peza's questions. "I think they are sensible. We can debate questions for hours. We are just looking for a starting point to investigate>"

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Wednesday February 26th, 2014 11:42:40 PM
Patiently listening as oters chime in with constructive comments and ideas ..... Peza nods ...

"Yes yes ... good thinking guys and girls "

ooc: sorry short post just got home after another long day

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Thursday February 27th, 2014 8:39:42 AM

Ten minutes. Harvest Moon leaves Harper, Eye of Gargul to the task of drawing speech from the dead Gargulite Assassin. Instead, rather, she turns to League Commander Ceri.

"I do not know of your plans, Ceri," begins Harvest Moon, "but have you thought of remaining under protection until such time as we have found those who hired the Gargulite Assassins and have dealt with them? It is a thing, I think, that will likely hinder your leadership in these first days in Rum. But it would be better than falling to an assassin's poison blade."

"Perhaps ... " The thought that passes through the head of Harvest Moon is writ clear upon her face. "Perhaps there might be a way to draw another attack." Her eyes go from League Commander Ceri to Barratore Steelwind and back. "A way in which you would not be put at risk." Truthfully, though minotaurs do differ through size and marking, it is not as simple a thing for one who is not a minotaur to distinguish between them as one might expect. With some application of dye and a few changes in clothing and equipment ...

"Perhaps there might be such a way," muses Harvest Moon.

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Thursday February 27th, 2014 12:32:43 PM
"That would work... assuming there are no Minotaurs in this gang or among their backers..."

(OOC: Is the corpse human, elf or something else? Did we get any idea of the race(s) of the other thugs?)

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Thursday February 27th, 2014 8:34:53 PM
Taking her cue .... Peza asks the first question ....

"Who hired you ??"

Waiting for an answer ,,, which might lead to another question .... she waits to ask the second question ....

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Thursday February 27th, 2014 9:00:14 PM
Barratore stands stoically in his position to strike if the dead man starts walking instead of talking. He glances over at Harvest, as she addresses the Captain a change in his look, puzzlement perhaps, crosses onto his face. Barratore looks from the Captain, to Harvest and then to Zalmay and back to the captain. He catches on perhaps a bit slowly, but the fighter does indeed catch on. A snort of air blasts from his snout.

"I have no problem in being bait, but i look nothing like the captain." he shakes his head in disbelief that such a plan could fool anyone. "Her snout narrows earlier, like all females, her horns shift to the side instead of forward, even her shoulders and waist round differently. It would be like, like. Well I can't think of anything, but surely no one would be fooled."

DM James 
Thursday February 27th, 2014 10:27:33 PM
As Harper prepares the bloated corpse for her spell Harvest Moon tries to think of a broker who might know how to contact assassins outside of Rum. Despite her wide variety of contacts in the city she can think of no one who would have such information in or close to Rum. Although there is a small amount of crime in the poorer ares of the city, most of it is being taken care of by local protection groups. (Not sure about courts, I need to work that out with Donna, but for now assume the protection groups handle any issues.)

The entire concept of prepping bloated liquor engorged corpses is beyond Edson, and when asked about it he just puts his hand up. "Not my department. Asking the dead questions isn't something I'm comfortable with." However, Gerox listens nodding to the suggestions and supports Peza's questions. "I think they are sensible. We can debate questions for hours. We are just looking for a starting point to investigate."

While everyone discusses what questions might be best to ask Harvest Moon leaves Harper, Eye of Gargul, to the task of drawing speech from the dead Gargulite Assassin. Instead, rather, she turns to League Commander Ceri and speaks to her about her protection and catching the attackers. Instantly the minotaur's eyes come to life and burn with a fierce fire of determination. I am CAPTAIN of the WLA in Rum. I know you mean well, but I WILL NOT live my life in fear in my own city. If you want to try to catch the culprits, then you have my blessing, but I will not hide like a common cur with my tail between my legs or dishonor my people by being babysat like a helpless calf.

When the topic turns to the idea of setting a trap Zalmay nods, "That would work... assuming there are no Minotaurs in this gang or among their backers..." He feels it is a safe bet, considering all of the assassins the faced had been human.

Barratore stands stoically in his position to strike if the dead man starts walking instead of talking. He glances over at Harvest, as she addresses the Captain. "I have no problem in being bait, but i look nothing like the captain." he shakes his head in disbelief that such a plan could fool anyone. "Her snout narrows earlier, like all females, her horns shift to the side instead of forward, even her shoulders and waist round differently. It would be like, like. Well I can't think of anything, but surely no one would be fooled."

Come now. The magic is ready. Harper says and Peza nods. Taking her cue Peza asks the first question "Who hired you ??" The stiff bloated corpse remains still as its cold onyx eyes stare into the depths of oblivion. The mouth remain agape and motionless and silent. ...We never know our clients...shadowy forms in the darkness...voices without faces...protection for both parties... The voice is awful, which no hapless hearer will ever be able to forget. Garbled and rasping like the sound of a drowning man.

ooc: Post was a little late tonight due to taking the last of my midterm exams and my oral exams (viva voce) for dermatology.

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Friday February 28th, 2014 8:47:36 AM

Harvest Moon puts a hand up to hide her smile. The answers and responses had been as she had anticipated. Even the gargling, alcohol-choked reply of the dead Gargulite Assassin had answered as she had thought he would. It is somehow the way of the world. Things seem ... created this way by design. So much so that one can usually predict such things with fair ease. In the end, the League Adventurers could only wait for the next thing to happen. Always react.

"If you will not remain safe, Ceri, then can you tell us your plans for the next three days? We may be able to turn such a knowing of your plans into a trap for further assassins. Or, at the least, be on hand to aide you should another attack come."

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Friday February 28th, 2014 3:31:10 PM
Edson holds his breath for a second when Ceri gets upset. He doesn't know if Harvest stepped over the line, but he saw the same response from Barratore when he made a joke. He looks to Barratore to see how he responds with a fellow minotaur being involved. He is also glad nothing comes of anything, and the actual questioning of the body is performed .

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Friday February 28th, 2014 7:39:27 PM
Gerox wonders at the dismissal of the others on the questioning of the corpse. They still have 2 more questions. The first was predictable but maybe the others will offer more information. He leans forward and asks, "What is the location of your assassin's base or lair?"

DM James 
Friday February 28th, 2014 9:16:09 PM
The rasping voice responds to Gerox question, withuout drawing breath or moving its mouth the words garble worth. We live separate lives spread across New Ellena and only meet when summoned by the leader of our order. Only he knows everyone's identities, and it is he who tells us where to meeeeeeet. Thee voice seems to trail off in a wet wheeze and then goes silent.

In the other room Ceri considers Harvest Moon's question. As we talked about before, Theringer should have records and papers here that need going over. Hopefully I will be able to glean some insight into what happened her and why from them. I also need to meet with the Fixers and officials of Rum to introduce myself and maybe ask a few question. I imagine I will safe enough within the city, and no one gets the drop on me twice. This time I will be ready for them. She gives a brief, cold smile that never reaches her eyes.



Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Saturday March 1st, 2014 12:05:16 AM
Gerox ponders the next question as he listens to the Captain speak. He says to the others, "I think a good question might be, "Will your brother assassins keep coming after Captain Ceri until the job is finished?" What do you guys think? If no one offers an objection or a different question, Gerox will ask it.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Saturday March 1st, 2014 1:26:12 AM
"I don't see why they would stop... Hmmm... maybe 'what were you supposed to do once the job was done?'"

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Saturday March 1st, 2014 8:54:08 AM
Barratore inhales slowly into his diaphragm and let's his shoulders relaxas the captain partially lays into Harvest verbally. The new captain did not seem too upset, truly, more of a show to the others. Barratore was ready to intervene in case he was reading her wrong though. As the situation passes , Barratore chuckles a bit and shakes his head. It was odd and funny that he was ready to jump a fellow Minotaur and one with an authority position over him.

The captain was not going to go for any decoy plan, at least one that involved her staying low. One thing she did have wrong, the city was not safe enough. Many fixers and Theringer himself had all just been killed in this safe enough city. Her call though and certainly it was not his place or desire to question her on it.

Barratore turns his attention back to the corpse. The answers were not providing much to go on

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Saturday March 1st, 2014 11:38:48 AM
Brom watches the scene with the new captain and Harvest. Brom muses at it. After watching the interactions minotaurs on Minotaur Island and how Edson and Barratore interacted, it was not surprising how the captain reacted. He lets things happen, it reminds him a little of his disagreements with Theringer. The barbarian suspects that this new captain and he will have similar disagreements.

Brom listens again from a good distance to the answers from the corpse. "Find out how much the bounty is on the Captain's head. The bigger the bounty, the more determined they'll be ta collect."

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Sunday March 2nd, 2014 9:19:44 AM

The crest of hair that arcs over her forehead bobs as Harvest Moon nods to League Commander Ceri's litany of projects for the next few days.

"I too am interested in those things, Ceri," says Harvest Moon. "I too would like to discover how Captain Sal Theringer's death came to pass. The records and papers sound interesting to me. Might we go over them together? Also, I would like to meet with the Fixers and officials of Rum as well. I too have questions. Or, at the least, would learn more of how Rum is governed through meeting them."

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

DM James 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 6:37:19 PM
As the group discusses what question to ask next the corpse begins to speak, responding to one of the questions it overheard. As it speaks its voice begins to fade as the spell wears off and its soul tires. The contract ... to stop the minotaur ... reaching Rum ... When hired ... need to know ... strength ... enemy ... underestimated ... THEIR MISTAKE ... can't trust ... contract over. Harper's jaw drops at the anger in the voice as it practically yells 'their mistake', as if the pride of the dead demanded those witnessing knowledge he was not to blame for the attacks failure.

Ceri's head nods a little as she thinks. I am not sure what I will find in Artus' notes, but if there is anything relevant I will share it with you and the rest of the League Adventurer's. Same goes for meeting with the officials. I cannot introduce you to people I do not yet know, but can see if they will allow you into the meetings, and if not I will tell you what I learned after each meeting, though I imagine they will be quite dull.


Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 8:50:01 PM
Thinking about what to ask next ..... the corpse beats her to it ..... " contract over ?? .... i hope so ... you have reached Rum .... so they're mission is a failure .... but we should still be alert for whatever might be planned next to disrupt the WLA ;s mission here in Rum "

"well i suggest everyone gets some rest ... we should figure out what we should do next ... maybe plan something proactive instead of reactive ... just need some good intel .... got to work on improving our info gatering network here in Rum "

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 8:51:14 PM

"Many things in life are dull but necessary. Someone must do them. Someone must study and know them." Young as is the face of Harvest Moon, her face is also very serious. "Domi has tasked me with the knowing of things. I will not shrink from them."

Turning her head at the loud declaration of the corpse, Harvest Moon watches momentarily. She then nods a knowing sort of nod.

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 10:21:33 PM
"Perhaps I should venture to the docks, and see what I can learn. Riff raff can tell it's own company, and might decide to share some info for the right price. I'd prefer for my info to come from something that breathed air as it told me. We can go to an inn together, or I can do it by myself. Either way, a little coin should help.

Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 10:43:40 PM
Gerox shivers at what could anger a corpse but still he is gratified that the contract was over....unless the cursed thing was lying.

He looks at the female minotaur and says, "Captain, your in Rum now and seem to be healed. What are your orders? Do you have a mission for us?"


Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 11:09:04 PM
Barratore's hand tightens about his weapon when the spirit raises its voice in anger. "Contract over. Good. I still do not understand why preventing the captain from arriving here in Rum would be so important. Had she died, someone else would simply be assigned." he shrugs and shakes his head. it must be more complex and he was simply too dimwitted to see through the ends of the means.

Barratore focuses on a different topic as he often did when confronted with things he could not grasp. In this case the focus became Peza. "What now then?" he pauses, "Who do we turn the body over for disposal? or do we just hurl it into the sea and be done with it?"

Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 22 (T 13, FF 22, Raged 20), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 72/78 (86/92 Raged); DR 1/- 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 11:44:05 PM
Brom continues to listen to the eerie sound coming from the dead body. Learn our strength. Stop her from reaching Rum. The words ring in Brom's mind. He was not a smart man, but he understood those implications. Someone or something in Rum feared the League and the threat they represented to whatever was planned from Rum.

Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 
Monday March 3rd, 2014 11:59:35 PM
Zalmay frowns...

"'Contract over?' I hope so... but whoever's after us will just find somebody else. Cutthroats and thugs are not usually in short supply in a frontier town..."

He glances around the group.

"...although they may need to find a higher class of thug."

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Tuesday March 4th, 2014 9:09:43 AM

In a moment of quiet, Harvest Moon contemplates the words of the dead Gargulite Assassin. As is often the case, what is not said is more interesting that what is actually spoken. In this case, it is reasonable to assume that the Gargulite Assassins did no scouting of their prey to begin with. Instead, they relied upon information given to them by those who hired them. This implies either great initial trust of the ones who hired them. Or great incompetence on the part of the Gargulite Assassins. Possibly both.

But that says more about the assassins than about those who hired them. And, it appears, these particular assassins are no more of concern.

That the contract was to stop League Commander Ceri from reaching Rum speaks to her position in Rum and less to she herself. So it is unlikely that those who hired the Gargulite Assassins were angered with League Commander Ceri herself. Rather, they are against something in the connection between League Commander Ceri and the city of Rum. The most likely connection would be the Woldian League of Adventurers itself. So the Woldian League of Adventurers in Rum may have an enemy.

If this enemy exists, what is their nature? They are wealthy. To hire such secret Gargulite Assassins cannot be cheap. They know ways to hire peoples so secret that the Eyes of Gargul do not lightly speak of them. And yet they seem clumsy. They spend great energies to stop an unproven commander from coming to Rum. As great a fighter as League Commander Ceri might be, thought Harvest Moon, she has done little to impress anyone as a leader. And these enemies have, aside from this, done little else to disrupt the daily life of the Woldian League of Adventurers here at the compound. It would have been a simple thing to have burned the compound while she and the League Adventurers were gone. Most especially with the powers shown by the Gargulite Assassins. These enemies, they seem as though they act from a far distance away. But, in that case, how did they come to be enemies?

Harvest Moon looks about herself for the halfling Navigator Artus Morindim. Upon spying him, she asks, "Why was it that you sent us to pick up League Commander Ceri? Were there any strange incidents while we were gone?"

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

DM James 
Tuesday March 4th, 2014 8:48:07 PM
I hope you got what you were looking for. Harper says, still looking at the corpse. Not much more I can do, an I reckon he'll be stinkin to high heaven soon enough. I recommend burial at see. It's custom, but more than he deserves. Is there anything else you be wanting before I take my leave? The young Eye of Gargul waits for a response before heading home,

Taking the lead, Peza suggests the group make their plans for the morning and get some rest. Harvest shows interest in following Ceri on her meetings throughout Rum, appearing much more enthusiastic about the mundane task which the Captain seems view more as a chore than something to look forward to. There is a brief discussion on the implications of both what was said and what might be learned through the corpse's omission before Edson suggests he check out the Riff raff at the docks to see if he can learn anything more concrete. Gerox then asks if Ceri has any orders for the group, but she shakes her head. Not at this time. You have done well, but until I have read Theringer's notes and met with the Fixers I do not have much to go on. You are free to do what you want for the time being.

The rest of the night passes without incident as the group makes their plans for the following day. Harvest Moon makes spends some time talking with Artus about why he sent the League Adventurer's to pick up Ceri and asking if there had been any further problems in Rum since the groups departure. I never really though about it, to be honest. A commander in the WLA, including those with the rank of Captain, are considered to carry a certain prestige and are considered equal to those of minor nobility. Between that and the recent attacks it seemed the right thing to do. As for the city itself, things have been fairly quiet since you left. Lot of rebuilding and an increase in the number of hired protection roaming the streets, but nothing of real importance.

That night you all sleep well and the weariness of your trip seems to melt away. The sun is already rising in the sky when you wake up to the smell of fresh baked bread and percolating coffee. Ceri is already at the table reading some of Theringer's notes.

ooc: Please let me know your plans for the morning, who plans to go to the docks, follow Ceri, what ever else you have in mind, and make any associated rolls.

Peza / Chris / Hp 55/55 Ac 21/ cmd 21 
Tuesday March 4th, 2014 8:50:44 PM
Upon Barratores remarks about the body .... "I think the good cleric of gargul should take the body .... thats would be more inline with her gods role with the deceased "

"Good thinking Edson .... we could always use some new tidbits of info ... you never know what might be slipped by someones tongue"

Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 19, Touch AC 17, Flatfooted AC 17, HP 24/30 
Tuesday March 4th, 2014 10:17:37 PM
Edson awakes early in the morning to get ready. If Ceri's meetings were as boring as the dead body inquisition, he would gouge his own eyes out. Luckily he was going to head to the docks, and try to learn some knowledge from some living people. The docks would be easy for him, it was his class of people who he would be dealing with. He was one of them, growing up in his city's version of the docks, before joining the guild.

DM James Do you want to make a perception, diplomacy, intimidation or other check to try to learn something?

Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 12 FF 26), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet 
Wednesday March 5th, 2014 7:28:01 AM
Barratore nods to the priestess of Gargul. It sat good with him that she thought burial at sea was more than the retch deserved. Indeed, assassins and the like should simply be disposed of, not buried at all. Their lives were without honor and their deaths should be as well. Barratore takes his leave and spends a few hours practicing with blade, bow and horn before retiring

In the morning, Barratore dons his armor and arms himself with blade and bow and makes his way to breakfast. The WLA sash prominently hangs across his chest. "I am going to patrol the city and see what I can see. It was important to the late captain that we be seen in Rum and I think that is still true. I'll be at the tavern for lunch to check in."

The fighter leaves after breakfast to simply walk and be seen on the streets of Rum. He heads into the merchant and market district first to spend the morning there. At lunch he heads to the tavern (whose name eludes him currently)

DM James Do you want to make a perception, diplomacy, intimidation or other check to try to learn something?

Harvest Moon (AC22/Touch21/FF18; CMD 26; HP HP 57/57) - Al 
Wednesday March 5th, 2014 8:47:40 AM

It is a chance to know better both the city of Rum and the workings of the Woldian League of Adventurers. These are things that they -she and her friends- have had little time to do since arriving from the long ocean voyage. It is, in fact, surprising how little they know of the city and the organization for which they have risked their lives many times.

Harvest Moon enters, having already wakened two to three hours ago. She fetches a mug of the coffee, wrapping her fingers about the vessel to capture the warmth. Then she seats herself near League Commander Ceri and begins going through the documents that the League Commander has already read.

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Spells:
CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize
DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue

DL1 x4/day: Bless, Divine Favor x2, Shield of Faith, Remove Fear(D)
CL1 x4/day: Longstrider, Magic Stone, Magic Fang x2, Entangle(D)

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