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Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+9=26 ; d4+6=7 ;
Wednesday May 14th, 2014 9:18:34 AM
"Never hit the guy with the cat, ogre... Your big fat mother should have told you that!"
Hazel charges against the prone ogre, hitting it with all his Strength.
Charging power attack: 26; Damage: 7
[i]OOC: About Alouryn... maybe she can stay to reorganize the church after Sarabella's passing, becoming the main cleric in time... [/ooc]

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+3=9 ; d3=3 ;
Wednesday May 14th, 2014 3:42:46 PM
Edric continues his advance towards the ogre (to F10), unleashing another sling stone at the now-helpless ogre.

Attack: 9
Damage: 3

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday May 14th, 2014 8:41:32 PM
Shel remains at a safe distance from the ogre. "Pile on it! Keep knocking it down! If it gets up, we are all in trouble," she shouts, surprised at how bloodthirsty she seemed.

Murphy (not his full post, just a quick shout) Kim 
Wednesday May 14th, 2014 9:03:01 PM

"Throw some daggers, Tess!" Murphy hollers in Shel's direction.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Wednesday May 14th, 2014 9:38:09 PM
"I will Shel, I will keep this one down!"

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 15/13/13 HP 13/26 - Flame On! (Kim McCoy)  d20+5=24 ; d100=17 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:11:39 AM
"Tess - your steel cable - around the neck! Toss one end over - Edric - go around and grab the other end, and put your weight on it, both of you!" In a human, the esophageal region of the front of the neck can be crushed with only five pounds of pressure. Surely more would be required for an ogre's throat - but it might bear trying.

Murphy takes out a flask of alchemical fire as he draws closer to the kneeling giant (back to the edge of the upper right corner of the ruins in F13), and hurls the chemical concoction at him, trying to avoid the area Hazel is in. The throw would have been good enough (AC 24, ranged touch attack), but the dust and debris now beginning to settle down was just enough to cause the trajectory to be slightly miscalculated (concealment). It would have done 6 points of fire damage this round, and 5 next... but instead it strikes his club, lighting that up in the waning dust cloud, and doing 1 hp damage to the ogre. (So, club takes 6 fire damage, next round 5. Maybe the flames will touch his hands, or hair, or clothing, as he flails about?)

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+8=18 ; d4=1 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:29:45 AM
Podo dashes forward to the stunned giant. Then, rather than striking him with the quarterstaff, he brings his fingers gathered together at their tips, driving into a soft spot on the giant's body.

All right, so giant's spots are not so very soft - yet his thrust does 1 hp of damage versus the brute. He calls to Shel, "Give me that cable Bombo mentioned. I'll see if I can put it to good use."

ADM Kim - header change request for anyone with DM editing privileges 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:32:35 AM
Above header for post on Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:29:45 AM should have been:

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn  d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:45:32 AM

Alouryn skips over to E11, and channels positive energy to her companions (not to the ogre) for 12 points of healing (should heal Murphy to all but 1 hp of his normal capacity).

"Defeat the ogre, yet not to death - to sleep perhaps, to painful dreams, but not to end his days."

Cora Callico (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:47:13 AM

The wee cat sitting in the shade of the corner, despite sounds of battle, determines this to be a good time to lick her fur.

DM Kent 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 6:35:47 AM
Yelled at, hit with stones, punched in the gut, blinded, stunned, and with his club on fire. The fire giant lets out a yowl to rival any large cat.

Murphy yells to Shel to throw daggers and then to throw a cable.

Podo waits for the cable oafter striking.

Alouryn sends healing energy through to her friends.
________________

Giant drops club and staggers a few steps to the side.

map https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5N1RGQS1nSWxxNEk/edit?usp=sharing

Ogre AC 17 - down 22, blinded for 1 more rounds, stunned for 2 more rounds

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+7=27 ; d20+7=26 ; d4+6=7 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:18:21 AM
Hazel thinks for a second what Alouryn says, and quickly shakes his head. Not to kill it? It's like finding a scorpion at home and let it be! It is bound to sting you later! You have to kill it... It is the only way!
At seeing Podo "poke" the ogre he screams at him...
"Quit fooling around and use a weapon!"
He tries to achieve a final blow by putting all his Strength in a hit to the head.
OOC : Power attack: 27; Critical Hit confirm: 26; Damage: 7 (not considering Critical hit)

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:12:49 PM

Alouryn realizes her companions need every help they can receive. She prays blessing upon them, which will last for three minutes.

(Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.)

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 12:47:44 PM
OOC : Quick note, the quarterstaff critical multiplier is x3.

Go ahead and roll your damage twice more. Kent

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 7:56:58 PM
Edric moves in (F11) to grab the cable and with the help of Tess, attempts to wrap it around the ogre's neck.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 8:28:27 PM
Shel hands the cable to Podo and to Edric, allowing them to try and garrote it. Seeing Hazel jumping into the face of the ogre, Shel holds her dagger, waiting on a better shot to present itself when Hazel had moved to safety.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+6=24 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=26 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 8:59:13 PM
Podo takes one end of the steel cable, and climbs up the back of the giant to the top of its head, using its greasy, sweaty hair to reach the top [climb: 24]. He yanks some of the cable up and in front of the brute's face, drops to the shoulder, trying to shake the ropey steel down around his neck [Acrobatics: 11], then jumps off the back as hard as he can, holding tight, his arms wrapped around the cable. [Acrobatics: 26]

Who knows? Maybe it's pulled his lower teeth down instead of grabbing his neck.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) Ogre Eye Zap (Kim McCoy)  d6+1=7 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:07:28 PM

Just after Podo leaps from the ogre's shoulder, Murphy sends a lightning arc to strike on or near the giant's left eye for a full 7 hp of electrical damage.

He moves to the upper left of G13, right next to the wall, standing or crouching so that only his eyes and the top of his head might be visible should the ogre look his way, and ready, if necessary. to tumble back and around the corner to a spot not too far from where Cora Callico bathes herself.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d4+6=9 ; d4+6=7 ;
Thursday May 15th, 2014 10:12:11 PM
OOC: Extra critical damage, 9 and 7, for a total of 23.

DM Kent 
Thursday May 15th, 2014 10:26:49 PM
Hazel steps in and very clearly crushes the ogre's head which Edric and Podo realize as they begin to wrap the cable around its neck. Murphy gets readuy to cast a spell but realizes the target is now and well deceased.Alouryn casts her spell and everyone feels much brver than before which is probably a good thing as the door to the Parlay house just slammed open.

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Map rd 5 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5cGlyLXhlTDdwTUk/edit?usp=sharing

Ogre 1 - dead

Ogre 2 -

Idafeatu -

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) Hi! Talk or Fight? (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=33 ; d20+2=14 ;
Friday May 16th, 2014 2:56:45 AM

Rather sad that this ogre thought trying to kill him was more important than helping him with his cat, Murphy can't help but notice two more big creatures coming to the party. [Perception: 33 - nat 20] He climbs up on the wall of the ruins [Climb: 14 - these are ruins, should be easy, no?]

In the common tongue, he says so all can hear, "You must be Idafeatu, no? Just about every giant we meet thinks he'd rather try to kill us than just to talk. Do you and your companion plan to kill us, or do you suppose we might talk, instead? I didn't want to kill this brutally dead ogre. I asked him for help. He said he must squish me, instead.

"So, master strategist - will this place live up to its name - Parlay House? Or Attempt to Squish Halflings House?"

Murphy stands, hands on hips, awaiting a response.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) Facing the Giants  d20+5=7 ; d20+1=15 ;
Friday May 16th, 2014 3:11:06 AM

Alouryn moves over to D9, climbing up on the rubble there. As she goes there, she dons her Ice Vein Handwarmers - beautiful finely embroidered long white elkskin gloves which cover from fingertip to elbow.

"Giants - who killed Sarabella Lovesong?" she asks of those who just came out the door.

[Perception: 7; Climb: 15]

ADM Kim - Hero point nomination 
Friday May 16th, 2014 3:25:40 AM

DM Kent: I nominate Hazel for a hero point, due to his getting up close and personal with the ogre, inside his striking range, and delivering a giant-ending blow with his quarterstaff. This is the stuff of which heroes are made. -Kim

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=13 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=23 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=4 ;
Friday May 16th, 2014 10:37:05 AM
Thanks Kim for the nomination. Every halfling would have done the same. And more if the Ogre is prone and blinded ;)
Hazel smiles fiercely at the Ogre's dead body, mumbling.
"Fell the power of the flower... that was for Sarabella..."
He turns towards the other two ogres, without losing his smile.
"Surrender... nah, forget it, I think I prefer to kill you both, on Sarabella's name!"
He will ready his rapid-shot attacks for when Idafeatu start to do anything, aiming to interrupt any spellcasting, or interfere with his actions.
Will roll them as for not stopping the action, but he will do them until the Ogre acts...
Attack Rolls: 13 and 23
Damage Rolls: 7 and 4
I have no idea where that d3 came from...


Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday May 17th, 2014 6:56:33 AM
Seeing reinforcements heading in their direction, Shel realizes that Hazel will again have to take on the ogres up close and personal, so she casts Protection from Evil on the halfling.

2nd first level spell.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Saturday May 17th, 2014 8:14:59 AM
OOC : Very considerate from Shel's part, thanks.
Is she hurt?

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Sunday May 18th, 2014 1:46:00 AM

Podo runs to E6, and at the end of his run, does a mini vault with his quarterstaff, and lands in a horse stance, right foot closest to Idafeatu, left foot farthest away. Two small clouds of dust rise up around his ankles. He turns his head to the right, and says to the giant at I7, "Talking might be the wiser choice." He twirls the staff overhead, then brings it to a stop, left hand holding it near his left hip, and right hand holding it near chest level, pointing in the direction of that giant.

As he stands there, and notes Hazel's readiness, it occurs to him that he is related to the ranger. Danderfluff. His mother has some sisters - and one of them somewhat shamed the family, in having a child, though she had no husband. Is Hazel that kid? Podo himself was a youngster when he happened to overhear some of the adults talking about the scandal. What was he - seven, eight years old? He heard some mention of it later, too, and began to understand a little better.

If this is his cousin - Podo is impressed with how he has turned out. Bold and courageous, facing down wicked giants. He thinks as some of these thoughts flash through his mind that he needs to have a sit down with Bob Danderfluff LaRue when they can find a quieter moment.

But for now, Podo, focus. These are giants. They can squash careless halflings.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Sunday May 18th, 2014 10:06:13 AM
Hazel looks at Podo charging and then talking to the Ogre...
"Are all of this guys mad!?!? Let's kill them already!" - He thinks for himself

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Sunday May 18th, 2014 8:10:50 PM
Yep, Shel's still dinged up from falling in the pit trap earlier.



DM Kent 
Sunday May 18th, 2014 9:54:37 PM
(OOC. Hazel is awarded hero point)

Positions and attitudes are changed as the first ogre is put out of action and two more make an appearance. One is definitely a thug type with the other is covered with a number of tatoos, is larger and is extremely well dressed (particularly for an Ogre)

Idafeatu looks over at Murphy then over at Alouryn and then Podo.

"Well, you are amusing at least. Though I doubt that we have anything of import to say to each other that we can or will agree upon. Say your piece if you will but if your two friends get twitchy, you will not like the results."

Map - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5V3VLU0JPMEdxTFk/edit?usp=sharing

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Sunday May 18th, 2014 11:34:20 PM
OOC: Hero point! Yoohoo!
Hazel remains on guard, with his sling staff ready to let swift justice fly if any of the Ogres make a move...

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Monday May 19th, 2014 6:40:12 AM
Edric allows Murphy a chance to speak to the Ogres, but readies himself for what he views as an inevitable battle.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Monday May 19th, 2014 8:56:30 PM
"Yes Murphy, perhaps we can figure something out, and leave these three big'uns to their business. Clearly a nonviolent arrangement can be reached."

I hope, the tiny halfling thinks as she looks up and sees all the huge creature looking at her. As she does so, she pulls out three of her Squinky Skill Pills, ready to aid Murphy's attempt upon it beginning.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) 1 down, ?? to go (Kim McCoy)  d20+2=10 ; d20+2=19 ;
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 2:23:41 AM
Seeing as how there is a pause in violence, Murphy seeks to expand on that. "There are some things we have to discuss with you. I will begin with the first - though it is not the first in the hearts of my companions - but I ask my friends for patience, and for them to hear me out, as I ask you, Warlord Idafeatu - to hear me out." He knows that Sarabella Lovesong and Idafeatu's role in her death are foremost on their minds, but he hopes they will allow this longer gambit to play out on the way to that goal.

"This is the first thing:

"We have heard and seen that you are making war on Crescent Valley.

"Now, you know that this place we are at was built as a place of peace. Our ancestors - and I include many of your followers in that word 'our' - met together here to discuss a mutually beneficial relationship. Crescent Valley halflings traded with Red Hills giants and other inhabitants. And for some time, the trade was good. The people of Red Hills gained. The people of Crescent Valley gained.

"With the trade agreements, and the terms of peace ratified, there were long periods of peace and prosperity.

"Now, if it is true you intend war - and evidence of your actions in that direction are beginning to mount up - then you look to gain through force what could better be gained through peace, through negotiation.

"Do you think that Crescent Valley would produce as much as it does were ogres to be placed in charge of the farms? Or would they be more likely to destroy the farms, damage the soil, ruin the land? There are things they are good at - but I have yet to hear of a serious ogre farmer - let me know if you are acquainted with any.

"With halflings maintaining the valley - they are provably well suited to growing things - that land may continue to prosper.

"So, war and destruction against the halflings of Crescent Valley is shortsighted - ultimately foolish. The riches of the valley will be damaged, destroyed, and no longer produce the abundance they now offer forth.

"So, I ask you this: Can you find among giantkind and others in these hills those who are smart enough, and wise enough, and have enough sway over their people, to effect trade relations? I am not speaking of you or them lording it over us - we will not allow that. I am speaking of setting a time to meet here, to rebuild these ruins, to have this be a place where the good of times past can be renewed for these times.

"Do you have any openness in your mind to consider using the Parlay House as it was established - for different peoples to talk with each other, and to hammer out plans and purposes which will benefit not just one side, but both sides - or many sides, if additional parties are included?

"This is the first thing I put forth. We will hear your answer, then talk about a second matter."

[Diplomacy 10 for starters. Then I used a hero point to reroll - and forgot to add skillpoints from Shel's Squinky's skill pills to the roll. So... 22 Diplomacy?]

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 6:14:32 AM

Alouryn wonders what in the world Murphy is doing. Shouldn't we be talking about Sarabella Lovesong? This is the one who sent people to kill her. Whom did he send? We need names. And what sort of agreement can we come to with such a creature?

Alouryn, seeing the tatoos on Idafeatu, involuntarily shudders.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 6:19:34 AM

Podo maintains his horse stance for the first several words that Murphy speaks. As he hears the words, 'peace and prosperity,' he begins to think that many of the sons of Aunt Bekka and Uncle Samell have the ability to talk a lot. He relaxes his stance, then changes into an upright stance, trying not to look like he is about to attack. Oh, if need be, he is ready. But the horse stance is unsuitable for long speeches.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+4=24 ;
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 7:33:04 PM
"Murphy's right. I can only imagine you big'uns eat a lot. We are good farmers and have been raising crops for hundreds of years. Our village is darn good at it...just like a ton of other halfling villages."

Turning to the well dressed ogre, Shel inquires, "do you know the best way to raise a good squash? If they aren't treated just right, they'll never amount to anything and no one will get to eat them! And no one wants a good squash to go bad, do they?"

Diplomacy Aid Another: natural 20 for a total of 24!

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 10:01:45 PM
Hazel marvels at Murphy's capacity (and audacity) to talk to the Ogres, but nothing had him prepared for Shel doing such a good work trying to convince the Ogres not to attack Crescent Valley.

But he still keeps his weapon ready, You can't talk a wolf into sleep with the sheep, right?

DM Kent  d20=11 ; d20=16 ;
Tuesday May 20th, 2014 10:29:52 PM
Idafeatyu looks a bit perplexed as Murphy and Shel speak and then shakes his head.

"Are you telling me that you have killed my people along the road and here in my own compound just so you can talk to me about trade agreements and gardening?" It is very true about what is said, that you little folk have no true sense of rightness and talk of us bringing war to you.

"Do you see any kind of army here? Besides it is you and your allies that erected those blasted towers so that we can not visit our northern kin. It is you that have relegated us to this infertile, inhospitable, wasteland of desert and scrub. It is you and your allies that harrass and hunt us as we try to go about our daily lives and make our livings. And you want to talk about us bringing war to your valley." We can not even set foot in your valley. You and your pet wizards have made sure of that."

"So explain why you are really here killing my people when they were simply defending their homes from what they deemed as a threat of invaders?"

You can see that while he is remaining calm that his words are definitely firing up his henchman and he is getting very antsy. While Idafeatyu's club is relaxed and hanging in his hand along his right leg, his henchman's club is at what might be considered at a ready position for defensive or offensive manuevers. Both clubs are extremely large, but Idafeatyu's seesm to have some sort of symbol or crest upon it.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 9:13:00 AM
"Invaders! Us? They are the invaders, and we will get rid of them and all his kin... " - Hazel thinks for himself, while getting ready to interrupt any spellcasting the Ogre might try.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) Setting the record straight (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:15:49 PM
"If you cannot set foot in our valley, then what were people you sent - including an ogre - doing there? They showed up on the portion of Old Trader's Road within the south end of the valley. The giant's two surviving companions acknowledged you sent them. They set an ambush - they felled and laid trees to block the path of our carriage along the road, lacerated our people with arrows, and came in to try to mow us down, to slaughter us. Yes, that ogre we killed, as he and his companions initiated hostilities.

"Another giant at the south edge of the valley came upon a group of halflings screaming he wanted food, and began swinging his club, nearly killed a family. We stopped him - not with weapons, but with food. He was hungry. We fed him. To the best of my knowledge, he is alive and well. We spent a few days with him, showed him certain kinds of food he can find in the Red Hills, and how to set snares to catch game to eat.

"Another ogre we found. He wanted to battle us. We stopped him without harming him, and sent him on a picnic, with food and water.

"This poor fellow here I did not want to kill. My friend over there," and he points to Alouryn, "pleaded for us to take care not to kill him. But when someone is trying to slay you and your friends, sometimes a hit may be stronger than one intended. I am sorry he is dead. I am not sorry that we defended ourselves, else some of us may have died.

"When I spoke with him, though, I did not threaten. I asked for help. He said he must kill me, and hit me with his club.

"So, two giants who would not be dissuaded from attacking us, we killed, yes. And two giants who agreed not to attack us, we treated with kindness.

"But we come here since, according to the witness of many people - goblins, orcs, humans, and other giants - since YOU, Idafeatyu, are gathering people about you to invade OUR homes. And already have killed, through your agents. And, they say, you seek to gather giants from various tribes to come against us.

"So, we all have choices to make. Do you continue your agents' forays into and near the valley? Do you subvert our land through spies, and by bribes and corruption?

"The way you first got our attention was by sending people to kill Sarabella Lovesong, high priestess of Flower.

"If you will tell us who did that deed, then perhaps we can work something out.

"But if you - just a moment." He looks over to Hazel. "At ease, friend. I think I know how you feel. But, peace, unless they attack."

He turns back to look at Idafeatyu. "I am asking my friends to calm down. Will you ask your companion to do so, as well?" he asks, nodding in the direction of the ogre. "I really prefer we talk. I really prefer reasonable negotiations. By the way, you can call me Bombo.

"Again, though: Can you tell us who was sent to attack the priestess of Flower? Or do you know who might know?"

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:19:43 PM

Podo leans upon his staff, and tries to stifle a yawn. The yawn comes anyway.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 8:29:15 PM

Alouryn attends closely to what is being said. She thinks to herself. If peaceful relations require talk, then it certainly can take a lot of talk. Where is Murphy looking for justice, though? Ah - he is trying to find out whom Idafeatyu sent to kill our mother in the faith. Yes, it would be good to learn who that was. But, it was Idafeatyu himself who sent them to do this deed, was it not? Shall not he answer for this wicked act?

She voices a prayer in her mind, "Flower, oh Flower, please grant me wisdom to know what to do, what to say."

"Yes, who attacked Sarabella Lovesong?" she asks the tatooed giant again.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 9:25:05 PM
Shel didn't press her luck. She had helped with a few words earlier, but as things were still tense, she was afraid to blurt out something that would come out wrong. Murphy was much better at this than she. Perhaps it wasn't he that ordered Ms. Love song to be killed. Wouldn't that be an interesting development...

Shel didn't completely relax, preparing to cast Color Spray at the closest big'un, if things fell completely apart.

DM Kent 
Wednesday May 21st, 2014 11:11:13 PM

"As far as I am aware none of the giant folk have crossed the river, without permission, as per the old truce agreement. However the area south of the the river to the old trade road was deemed free for travel by all. I myself, along with a companion was attacked by a large group of goblins along a stretch by the remains of the Forest of Discord."

"It is always possible that some few of my men could overstep the bounds of courtesy and perhaps lean toward criminal activities. Can you not say the same of individuals that you are aware of?" I can assure you that they were given instruction not to harm anyone unless provoked or attacked."

"Ah so you met Stupid did you? He is one such that mention. He has been outlawed by me and is not exiled from this area. I am sorry to hear that he has been causing difficulties. While I am not surprised that is not a problem I can control nor can you lay at my feet."

Looking over at Hazel and then the indicated fallen ogre.

"Would you not, if confronted with 5 strangers that appeared suddenly skulking around in your abode, several with weapons drawn and at the ready, defend you home and family?" As for my companion here, I can only try to calm him down but that may be a bit difficult as you have just killed his brother."

He barks a quick sentence or two in ogre to his companion, who replies similarly but does lower his club a bit.

"Now then, You keep mentioning this gathering of people to invade your Valley. Again I ask you, if that is so where is this horde you speak of, and who are these witnesses?"

"I can truly say that I did not order the death of High Priestess Lovesong, though I did not disapprove of the contract that was put out on her, nor did I stop any of my people who pursued it. I must say though that some of my people brought me the information after havng procured it from hmmm ... an eventually willing goblin source. And I was not unwilling to profit from it.

And apparently at the time, the fee was worth the risk for those of my people that took advantage it on."

Turning to Allouryn as she repeats her question, he continues.

"However, I am sad to have to report that the people actually physically responsible for her death are currently being hosted by Marteus himself.
"I can also honestly say that I have no idea who put the contract out, though I can tell you it wasn't the goblins. But even if I did I would not pass that information along to you."

"Now then are you all going to leave my camp or must we resort to bloodshed?"



Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+2=21 ;
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 2:56:07 AM
Hazel tries to see if the Ogre is telling the truth.
Sense Motive: 21

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 15/13/13 HP 13/26 - Clarification; Appeal (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 3:57:02 AM

"About some things I may have been mistaken, then. About at least one thing you are. We were not all standing around with weapons drawn, though one had his weapon at the ready should trouble arise. The unfortunate ogre saw only me, holding a cat. I asked for help. Had he chosen to help, then no harm would have come to him. As far as it looked to him, it was only I, and my cat, when he chose to attack. I promise you, had he not said he would kill me, and tried to do so, and struck me with his club, he would still be alive."

He turns slightly to face the brother of the deceased.

"I am sorry it was your brother. I will set down my weapons." Murphy tosses takes his sling staff off his back and tosses it to the ground. He removes the bandolier which holds daggers across his chest, and lays that on the earth.

"All of you, please, stay back," Murphy says to his friends. "Do not defend me. Do not harm these two."

He steps over his weapons, and takes about three steps beyond, then stops.

In the giant tongue, he says to the brother of the dead ogre. "I am sorry. To lose a member of one's family, one's brother, brings pain." He says, slowly, and distinctly, first in the giant tongue, then, telling the ogre he will translate into common so the rest will understand, [b]"I am willing to appeal to Gargul on his behalf. Will you join me in the appeal? The God of Death and Life may say yes, or he may say no. But I will ask if he will allow your brother to return to you."[/i]

He takes a few more steps forward, and he drops down on one knee. "My name is Murphy, of Crescent Valley. Bombo is my travelling name. Will you tell me your brother's name?" he asks the bereaved ogre. "Will you come with me to ask of Gargul? This is no trick. I mean what I say." He turns his head slightly, projecting so his friends can hear. "If any of you are willing to join the appeal, that is up to you. There is no requirement." He drops his second knee to the ground, and spreads his hands.

"If you would do this thing with me, let us draw near the body of your brother, and ask Lord Gargul to hear our petition."

If the ogre seems willing to do so, Murphy goes with him. Otherwise he awaits the response of the two biguns.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 8:21:27 AM
[i]"That is it! He finally lost his marbles! "[/b]
Hazel thinks for himself while he moves 5' towards Murphy, ready to defend him if the Ogres attack.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 15/13/13 HP 13/26 - Clarification; Appeal (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 9:49:11 PM

The beautiful young priestess of Flower, accustomed to goodness, kindness, generosity, cleanliness, and courtesy, observes the tableau in front of her. Here they all are in the midst of a ruined place, in a place of intense heat, in a barren land. Hostile ogres, and an ogre mage who disclaims responsibility for what many have accused him of. She is certain that some of what he says is true. She thinks that he also is obscuring some things.

But Murphy thinks there may be a chance to change things. Where, though prepared to fight, even to kill, if necessary, one looks for a different way where possible. Where enemies become allies. Will this always work? No, not always. Sometimes Hazel's approach may be the easier, the more practical. But might it sometimes work? Look what happened with Oakleaf - at first thinking us guilty of a crime, then coming around, and offering us support. With Stupid - ready to kill people, now trained - at least somewhat - to care for himself. Could the Red Hills giants - and other inhabitants of the place - be persuaded to... play 'nicely' with Crescent Valley halflings?

"I do not speak his tongue, Idafeatyu," Alouryn says to the ogre mage. "But would you tell him that I, too, will stand with him, and appeal to, uh, the god of life and death? To ask for his life back? I am jumping down - don't worry - I am not attacking." She crouches down from the partially eroded wall on which she stands, then drops to the hot red ground beneath. She walks with beauty and grace toward the fallen ogre.

"I will stand for him." She softly, tenderly, places a hand on the shoulder of the ogre. Tears come unbidden to her eyes as she looks up at the living brother.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 9:52:29 PM
Above header reading Murphy, etc., time stamped "Thursday May 22nd, 2014 9:49:11 PM" should read:

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)

Cora Callico (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 10:00:34 PM
The cat spoken of a few times, satisfied for the moment with her cleaning, decides it is time to find the person who gives her treats. She comes out from behind the ruins which had given her shade. She walks next to the wall, and rubs up against it as she walks in a sinuous pathway slowly forward. She gets past that wall, and takes a few more steps toward her food provider.

"Mao? Br-r-r-rup?" she says, and then leans her paws on Murphy's left thigh. She bumps her head against his left elbow.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Thursday May 22nd, 2014 10:09:10 PM

"Uh, say there, Bob. Murphy said to stay back, I think. Is that what you said, Murph?" Podo asks. Following Murphy's lead, but not completely, he lays his quarterstaff at his feet, then stands up straight again, watching what is going on. "Am I suppose to help with - how do you appeal to Gargul, anyhow?"

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Friday May 23rd, 2014 12:12:04 AM
Edric approaches Murphy. "Are you sure this is a good idea. They're giving us a chance to leave and they don't sound like they're responsible. Perhaps we should get out of here while we have a chance?"

ooc: sorry i've missed a bit. my classes were wrapping up and i got buried in work. all done with school now so I'm ready to play again

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Friday May 23rd, 2014 7:37:41 AM
Shel nods at Edric's suggestion. "I'm not sure about this either, Edric. Involving gods to bring back an evil big'un who tried to kills us? Sounds kinda goofy....but they haven't attacked us so far, so maybe crazy Murphy has hit on something.". She waits pensively, still prepared to blast a baddie, if the circumstances called for it.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Friday May 23rd, 2014 8:52:53 AM
Hazel don't know what to think about Alouryn suggestion. Dropping an Ogre wasn't so easy... Do they really need to bring an enemy back? But he is unable to speak against it to her... More with his friends there...

DM Kent 
Friday May 23rd, 2014 6:49:48 PM
The other ogre looks at Murphy and over at Alouryn and tenses up again.

Idafeatyu barks out something and then answers the halflings. His brother's name was Rahshnek and he is with Marteus now as he would wish although perhaps under different circumstance. There is no desire for him to be brought back as you soft-folk often plead to your Gargul for.

So do you choose to leave or do you choose to die? Now is the time for choice.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Friday May 23rd, 2014 8:12:00 PM
"Maybe we can help you guys go make him company..."

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Saturday May 24th, 2014 11:11:07 PM
Edric whispers to the others, "I don't see much to gain from staying and fighting, perhaps we should leave?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Sunday May 25th, 2014 12:28:24 AM
Hazel mumbles back:
"We are here already, this will be our best chance for this."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Sunday May 25th, 2014 10:28:04 PM
"We are throwing our life away against these odds. Perhaps some agreement can be reached. Instead of everyone killing everyone, let's figure something out, and be on our way."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Sunday May 25th, 2014 11:53:04 PM
Hazel turns towards his companions, uncertain of what he is hearing.
Do they really want to leave them escape?
The murderers of Sarabella Lovesong?

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) (preparing to leave?)  d20+13=16 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=20 ;
Monday May 26th, 2014 3:56:17 PM
[OOC: Sorry, friends - twice this weekend I had posts almost fully formed, and lost them - so here is my third attempt - blessedly much shorter than the other two :-) -Kim]
[Kent - as Murphy speaks the giant tongue - he learned it mostly from a half ogre/ogre mage - it seems that he would have understood perfectly well those things that Idafeatyu spoke to the ogre. Would you be so kind as to let me know what he said to him those two or three times he spoke?]

Murphy walks over and retrieves his bandolier, slinging it back over his left shoulder, the lower end resting on his right hip. He takes up his sling staff. He feeds his cat a little treat. As he does so, he hears the spoken and some of the whispered words of his friends.

"Very well. You have a mixed review in my mind, Idafeatyu. You did not order the murder of our priestess - yet neither did you oppose it. You claim not to know who ordered it, but you know those who carried it out have left this life behind. And, though you deny having an army, you speak of not stopping 'your people' from pursuing this murder.

"I leave it up to our friend here, whose mentor and trainer was murdered in the temple. If she is satisfied, then we leave, and avoid further bloodshed. Oh, by the way - Rory Sourwood BadApple may have sent his greetings." When he mentions that name, he gauges Idafeatyu's reaction.

Then he nods towards Alouryn. "Speak your mind."

[Prepared action: If he sees either giant moving to attack, he tosses Cora to the left, and himself tumbles to the right out of the way of the attack, coming back to his feet in the tumble.]

[Perception: 16; Sense Motive: 9; Acrobatics: 20]

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Monday May 26th, 2014 4:15:29 PM

Alouryn takes a deep breath as she sees Hazel's bloodlust, Shel's fear, Eldric's concerns, Murphy's relentless questioning and positioning.

"My first question stands unanswered. Who attacked Sarabella Lovesong? You say someone paid them well, and you know they are with Marteus - dead. Tell us who they were, or from whom we can find out. If you do that, then we leave, and avoid further bloodshed here today.

In a voice uncharacteristically bold, she now projects her voice as though she were a professional actor - or prosecutor in a court of law: "Idafeatyu, - who attacked Sarabella Lovesong?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+1=11 ;
Monday May 26th, 2014 7:17:58 PM
If an answer is forthcoming, Shel tries her best to judge the ogre mage's response. She kept her attention focused, ready to blast one of them, assuming the query was responded to with violence.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+11=12 ;
Monday May 26th, 2014 8:30:49 PM


Podo notes the ebb and flow of tension among the various partipants in this conversation. "Is this what they call a 'parlay'?" he asks.

Thinking that they'll either get a good answer soon, or people will start hitting each other, he stands there, ready, he thinks, for anything.

[Readied action: Acrobatics: 12 (nat 1). If a bigun moves quickly in his direction, Podo will perform the astonishing move of falling face down into the red earth. Otherwise, he will just stand, waiting for the conversation to continue.]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Monday May 26th, 2014 8:42:42 PM
OOC: in my last post the 11 was for a Sense Motive roll. Forgot to add this in.

DM Kent 
Monday May 26th, 2014 11:08:27 PM
(OOC: Kim - Ida was basically telling him to stop whining and grow up.)

"Again I tell you I do not know who put out the contract on your priestess. And I thought I made it pretty clear who actually did the killing as well. And yes I have lost no sleep over her death and am not sorry she is dead."

"And when I speak of my people I speak of the fourty or so who are part of my ... "tribe" ... so to speak. Though apparently your group is responsible for whittling that number down by a dozen or so. You don't see me coming to you looking for answers to why, or hunting you down, do you?"

sense motive rolls (ooc: Again you get the sense that generally everything he is saying seems to be truth.)

Perception roll Just as Ida finishes speaking Rahshnek's brother lets out a roar and tries to club Murphy, but misses.

Map rd7 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5MGJ5UTdQZnctTUk/edit?usp=sharing

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) Targeted again by The Brotherhood of Ogres (Kim McCoy) 
Monday May 26th, 2014 11:58:41 PM

As stated in my last post, as the ogre leaps to attack him, Cora is tossed off to the left, and he cartwheels off to the right, ending up about smack dab in the middle of F12 - between Rahshnek's body and an opening to the L-shaped building to his left.

"Stop the brother, don't kill him!" Murphy shouts. "This is the Parlay House - it's purpose needs revival!"

In the giant tongue, he shouts to the giant, "Do not try to join your brother today. He died because he chose killing, rather than help, or peace. Back off, brother of Rahshnek! I would not hurt you, but will if you continue!"

Cora the cat lets out a snarl as she is launched through the air, and lands, turns and spits. She sees the shadow of the ogre, and looks up. She crouches down, the hair of her back standing up, tail down. Cora makes low growling sounds.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday May 27th, 2014 9:17:52 PM
OOC: is it initiative time? Can Shel move forward and take her readied action to color spray the brute? If so, that's what her plan is. Will DC 15 to resist.

"I'm not going to hurt him, but I'm not going to let him hurt us!"

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Tuesday May 27th, 2014 9:40:29 PM
Podo doesn't see anyone coming his way, but does see someone going Murphy's way, so he does not now attempt acrobatics (whew).

He does call out to Idafeatyu, saying, "I think we can stop him without much more than maybe a few bruises. Do you want to help stop him, too? I agree with Murph - talking is better than killing." He heads over in the direction of the incipient combat - going to narrow spot of the building at the bottom of D9, just above E9, cutting through the corner there, planning to come around - but also aware that the building provides some cover should the ogre mage decide to begin blasting. His turn ends at the far side of that edifice, behind where Alouryn is shown on the map (though she really should be shown closer to the combat, as she had moved by the fallen ogre earlier).

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=10 ; d3=1 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ;
Tuesday May 27th, 2014 9:50:01 PM
Hazel ready his action, when (if) Idafeatyu tries to cast a spell he will let a couple stones his way, to interrupt spellcasting.

If the other ogre approach, he will take a 5' step away to prevent AoO.

Attack Rolls: 10 and 16
Damage Rolls: 6 and 8

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Tuesday May 27th, 2014 11:32:37 PM
"Murphy, if you want a peaceful resolution you had better hurry. Otherwise its a fight."

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 1:46:56 AM

[Computer problems: A fairly nice post from Alouryn got blown away. Here is a less elegant post on her behalf.]

This is what Alouryn wants to say: "People whose names we do not yet know, killed her, and themselves died, somehow, somewhere. WHO WERE THEY? You told us nothing about them, other that they were paid well. What races? What names? Where from? Give us something to know WHO did this. Do you not know these things, or do you simply decline to tell us? I believe what you have said, but this one thing more ... Who were they? THAT is what you have not said. Who were they?"

However, she does not say all that. Because the ogre has started trying to kill Murphy.

She looks to Idafeatyu. "You help us stop him - we do not want to kill him, or you - and we will depart in as much peace as we can muster. I am going to shield Murphy with a spell - I'm not hurting your friend."

She casts shield of faith on Murphy (3 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC).

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d6+1=2 ;
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 1:57:00 AM

"Yep, Edric."

If the ogre does not appear to halt his attack, Murphy says in giant, "Here is tiny sting, to get your attention," and a lightning arc does a light 2 hp of damage to the ogre's right knee. "You do not want my full power." - But if it appears he is stopping his attack for any reason, he does not cast the spell.

DM Kent  d20=3 ;
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 11:22:07 PM
As Rahahnek's brother completes his swing and murphy sends his bolt of electricity Ida raises one arn closes his fist and rapidly brings it downward as he calls out a single word in ogrish Highlight to display spoiler: {"Zeharvash!" } and almost immediately a collum of fire falls from the sky and engulfs the other ogre.

When the fire dies there is nothing left but a bit of ash. (reflex save 3)

Ida stands there as if nothing untoward happened.

"He should not have disobeyed me. Now where were we? Ah right, you were having a hard time understanding what I have told you and were deciding whether to leave or to fight."

"So what is it going to be?"

Sense motive DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are now pretty sure that Idafeatyou is perhaps just a little bit more than a tiny bit insane and sociopathic.}

Map rd 8 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5eGd3ZDluT3J4Tzg/edit?usp=sharing

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+2=20 ;
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 11:41:16 PM
Sense Motive: 20
Hazel glups at the power display of the Ogre mage, but realizing hw mad he is only steels his resolve.
"I say we can take him... Is not a good idea to let him loose."
Talking in halfling, of course.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+8=23 ; d6+3=9 ;
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 11:44:10 PM
Edric moves to E4. "I don't want to hurt you but I will stop you.", readying his axe. If the ogre doesn't stop his attack, he swings at the ogre.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Wednesday May 28th, 2014 11:45:25 PM
ooc: I was typing my post before I saw Kents post, so retract my last post

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d20+5=10 ; d20+7=19 ;
Thursday May 29th, 2014 2:12:28 AM

Noticing some motion from Idafeatyu, Alouryn tries to see what he is doing (perception 10). As a column of flame descends from the sky, the jumps back.

The devotee of Flower hears what the giant says, and notes that he does not seem to be moved by the loss of another follower. She begins to realize that this creature is far off balance. Perhaps Hazel is right, yet they learned much from the ogre mage. Not all that they could wish. And she does not want to lose Hazel, or any of her other friends here.

"I - I see you - you helped us stop him. So, as I said, we will leave."

In halfling, she says to Hazel, "If you do, I will heal where I can," and she brushes his arm with her hand as she passes by him. "But I think it wiser to go now, dear one. We need to find who ordered our priestess' death - it was not this one."

She begins to walk, slowly, toward the hill, though not so fast that she yet leaves any behind.

Perception: 10
Sense Motive: 19

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 - Flame out (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=33 ; d20+5=6 ;
Thursday May 29th, 2014 4:37:31 AM
Murphy's eyebrows were singed by the intensity of the fire. For a fraction of a moment he wondered whether his lightning arc had been greatly augmented - but his mind pulled together the events of the last several seconds - he had heard Idafeatyu shout "Zeharvash!" and gesture as though to pull something down from the sky. [Perception 33: nat 20]

His ability to sense motive [5: nat 1] may have been thrown askew by the proximity of the deadly strike in front of his nose.

However, they do have a choice now. Leave, or fight. Hazel wants to fight. Idafeatyu had come to his defense - however curious his motives may have been. Perhaps there may be a basis for future engagement ... Murphy truly wants to see the Parlay House brought back to its former usage. He knows he would like to get some clarification, but that is unlikely at the moment.

"Idafeatyu, we shall now depart."

He answers Hazel in halfling, "I understand, but cannot agree. Let us talk later."

And in common he says, "We go now. I must fetch my cat." Cora, coincident with the falling of the sky flames, emptied her bladder, and crouched, trembling. Murphy now approaches her, makes soothing sounds, and picks her up. He tucks her under the upper part of his coveralls. He has to rearrange her a few times so that her claws do not dig into his skin.

He says so all may hear, "Come, friends. There has been enough death today. Up the hill." He deliberately avoids returning through the tunnel, so as not to reveal it to the current lord of these ruins. "Back up, and onward."

He makes sure that the others come along before he gets too far.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 4:53:51 AM

[Oh, oh - I forgot one thing I wanted to use the above perception roll for - to get a good view of the symbol on Idafeatyu's club. During the course of the conversations, he wants to observe it well enough to be able to draw it later.]

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+5=6 ;
Thursday May 29th, 2014 5:20:46 AM

Podo comes around the corner of the building and - whoosh! - up goes the ogre in flames. He watches as ashes float to the ground in the air perturbed by the column of fire.

Boy - was that something!

The monk then thinks about the different notions as to what they ought to do at this point. He has a measure of sympathy for Hazel - who, with some justification, wants to end the life of this evil creature. He does not quite understand just how Murphy plans to turn his continued existence into a benefit, but - he does remember about Lomar, the friendly ogre, who was brought into Hovel by Murphy's sister, brother, and some of their friends years ago.

He does not think that Lomar and Idafeatyu are much alike - though Lomar is half ogre mage. All right, they are both alike that way, but not much else.

So, Alouryn wants to leave. Murphy wants to go. Though he, himself, would be willing to fight if the others wanted to, he guesses that may not be happening in the next few minutes. So, he slowly moves the direction that Alouryn has headed. He tries to keep his wits about himself, alert in case Idafeatyu changes his mind about things. Otherwise, he will head up the hill with the others.

[Sense motive 6: nat 1]

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 9:16:37 AM
Hazel is secretly glad they retire, as the ogre showed up some very serious tricks up his sleeve. But he will go the last, don't taking his eyes off Idefeatu, ready to warn his friends if he tries something.
"Today is your lucky day, ogre."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 10:46:29 AM
Shel looked in horror as the mage had smote his compatriot in one fell swoop. We aren't prepared to deal with that. Right now, at least. She turned as soon as the offer was made and scurried out to where the passageway they came in was located. She didn't stop moving until all the halflings were in that tiny tunnel. "Wow...that could have gotten really bad back there. That ogre mage is the most powerful creature I've ever seen!"

Alouryn 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 12:34:03 PM
The moment she sees Shel heading toward the passageway, Alouryn calls out, "Tess! Tess! Don't run away! Come. Up the hill." She points the way the first ogre they killed was heading to climb the hill on the surface.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+1=14 ;
Thursday May 29th, 2014 2:42:49 PM
The heat of the column of fire shocks Edric as much as watching the ogre mage turn on his comrade. He accepts, however, that it is not his problem. "We're leaving Ideafatu. If we find you've lied to us, we'll be back."

Sense motive: 14

Murphy, supplemental 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 4:51:56 PM
Murphy also ensures (as indicated above) that no one goes back to the tunnel, but climbs the hill on the surface. Including Shel.

DM Kent 
Thursday May 29th, 2014 9:35:05 PM
(ooc: go back and carefully read, look at the wording of what Ida has told you. You should be able to figure out what he said.)

Idafeatyou looks a bit shocked that you are actually leaving. And stands there looking at your retreating backs for a moment.

"See I was right, no spines. How pathetic. Are all halflings as weak willed as the bunch of you? You set out to clear yourselves and solve a murder and you can't even do that. I wonder how you will enjoy being hung by the neck. That is still how they deal with mureders in the Valley these days is it not? I do hope the trip back to Angel springs is a pleasant one for you? Or will you slink back to Humbles Ford in the hopes that you can live off of your competition victory... Perhaps if they chase you off, you might comeback this way and join up with me. I seem to be in need of some new recruits. I do accept criminals and I do not judge so long as you follow my orders....

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Friday May 30th, 2014 1:24:02 PM
Hazel clench his jaw, but doesn't answer Idafeatyou. Rage pours out his eyes.

Kim 
Friday May 30th, 2014 7:22:59 PM
will post late tonight... on the road

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Friday May 30th, 2014 8:59:50 PM
"Don't listen to him. Don't listen to him. Don't listen to him," Shel kept whispering her refrain as she headed in the other direction with the group. She knew other had a shorter temper than she and didn't want to risk Hazel getting burned by one of those columns of flame, for instance. "Don't listen to him," she continued.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Friday May 30th, 2014 9:28:13 PM
Seeing that none of the others are responding to the insults, Edric keeps quiet and follows the others out, not wanting to be the only one to rush into a fight.

Kim 
Saturday May 31st, 2014 1:50:45 AM

In quiet halfling, Murphy says, "Let's clear ourselves, eh? Be brave, and ready."

Turning to face Idafeatyu, the druid responds, "So, did we tell you we set out to clear ourselves? I don't think we mentioned that. You are more well informed about some of the goings on in Crescent Valley than you were admitting earlier.

"But, as long as we are here, you mentioned the possibility of employment." Murphy says, "C'mon guys, let's look into this offer." He turns around and heads back down the hill, hoping the others will follow.

"What sort of mission would you have in mind were we to accept your offer of recruitment? What is the next step in your plans, and how do you think we might best advance your goals?"

ADM Kim - appropriate quote from a halfling from the Windhorn Hamlet / Grey Knights game about Marteaus 
Saturday May 31st, 2014 1:53:14 AM
Whoever chooses to keep following the so-called 'Dark Lord' is a fool, or evil, though in some cases it's hard to tell the difference.
-- Bill Troublefinder, Grey Knights


Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Saturday May 31st, 2014 2:06:37 AM

Podo, thinking they were going to continue the climb - he does not really care what a stupid giant thinks - finds himself stopping at Murphy's words.

Oh, boy... he whispers. In halfling, he counsels his friends, "Stay spread out." He comes down the hill, standing to the far left of Idafeatyu, about 30 feet away. He addresses the giant, "So, what's in it for us? Is there someone we're supposed to report to, besides you?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday May 31st, 2014 10:00:52 AM
"No Murphy, I think this is dumb. I don't plan on listening to any idea from this guy. You saw what he just did to his friend. I'm not going to wait around and let him set fire to me as well." Shel shakes her head, and moves away from the ogre mage.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+1=16 ;
Saturday May 31st, 2014 9:23:47 PM
Hazel thinks he knows what Murphy's move is... let's try to et some intelligence from the Ogre.
"Damn! I am a wanting man down there. Maybe there is a new start for me here. At least you know I am a match for any of your ogre friends. So, what is the work, and what is the pay?"
Bluff aid another Check: 16

DM Kent 
Sunday June 1st, 2014 10:31:02 PM

Plans? How many times must I say that I have no plans. I am simply trying to make a living in my own way. Which now I find myself in need of some new compatriots to aid me in that endeavor.

But why should I take you on? Wwhat have you done to warrant such a boon from me? And why should I trust you as you have cost me or killed a goodly portion of my men? I believe I make it a count of at least 10 now that you are responsible for. Leaving me now, parhaps, with a mere handful, that are out collecting tithes, so to speak. Though I do expect them back relatively soon.



Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d20+9=17 ;
Sunday June 1st, 2014 10:35:10 PM

Alouryn says to Shel in halfling, "Do not leave entirely, friend. Come what may, we need to stay together for the moment."

She moves so that she is within 30 to 35 feet of Hazel and Murphy, yet farther away from Idafeatyu. In common she asks, "Is there anything you can have us do, giant, to help the Crescent Valley halflings, and the Red Hill giants, at the same time?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Monday June 2nd, 2014 8:15:24 AM
"Besides getting rid of you..."
Thinks Hazel for himself...

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Monday June 2nd, 2014 9:20:15 AM
Shel pauses at the top of the hill, looking back at the group before continuing her retreat. This waiting and attempting to outfox him is nothing but folly. We need to get while we still can, she thinks to herself.

Murphy for the Prosecution AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+5=16 ;
Monday June 2nd, 2014 10:12:25 PM
Even if he die, Murphy believes that truth, in the end, is paramount, and justice must be served. He is unaware that Shel has decided not to stay with them, as he is counting on her abilities to help should this lead to a fray - as it very well might. But his focus is Idafeatyu - and Murphy promises himself that this hulk of a creature will face, one way or another, the justice he deserves.

"Well, here is how I see it, Idafeatyu." Murphy clasps his hands behind his back, and declares, "You are in need of new compatriots because you sent some to kill Sarabella Lovesong, and they died - though they carried our their plan. You sent some to kill us, and they died. I am thinking that some of the same people who killed the Lady Lovesong, also attacked us. As you have shown you are aware that WE were accused, and possibly subject to death by hanging - you also now know that Your people, who murdered the priestess, were killed when they tried to kill us.

"Your people are dead, because they carried out great evil, and then sought to compound their wickedness, by arranging to kill those falsely accused, and their guard." As he talks, he paces to and fro, pausing in his pacing from time to time, as though speaking before a judge, a jury, and the accused.

"These were Your people, Your responsibility. You acknowledge that You supported the plan to assassinate the good priestess, that Your people accepted abundant payment to do so. Since they were under your command, you could have told them not to carry out such a plan. Did you? Did you? No - out of your own mouth you tell us you did NOT dissuade them. You encouraged them. You supported them. So, even if You were not the first one to propose her killing, You are as responsible for Her death as the one who proposed it, and as responsible as your Flunkies were for performing the foul deed.

"So, all in all, it appears you are a leader whom it is unsafe to follow. You tell people to war against the halflings along the outskirts of Crescent Valley, and now that you support an act of war against the people of the Valley by sending in assassins.

"You are in league with enemies within the Valley, as well. And I have a good idea who the ringleader of those enemies might be. It would take such to have the intelligence to know that the murdered priestess was aware of plans for invasion by inhabitants of the Red Hills.

"You have decried being cut off from your brethren to the north - against whom towers were raised by our ancestors to block their proven murderous ways against us.

"In summary, you conspired against Sarabella Lovesong and the people of Crescent Valley. You are complicit in her murder, and it was your people who carried it out. You have been directing your other people to harry and harrass and attack and kill people trying to carry out business in the northern part of the Red Hills.

"And you tried to have us killed. That makes it rather personal.

"Did I leave anything out?

"So, why should you take us on? Really, all things considered, we would be foolish to serve under your direction.

"On the other hand, would you be willing to serve under ours?" He leaves that question hanging in the air for a moment.

"IF you chose to confess your crimes, repent of your ways, and turn to do something positive for the peace and prosperity of BOTH the Red Hills and Crescent Valley, THEN perhaps we have something to talk about."

Murphy figures the ogre mage will likely decide that it is time for bloodshed. The giant has strength and powerful abilities on his side. The halflings outnumber him - but all of them together do not come close to outweighing him. They also have some skills and abilities, though perhaps a fraction of the power he possesses.

"Your thoughts?"

[Conditional - Acrobatics: 16 - to tumble out of the way should Idafeatyu's club head his direction, or the like, and, as is becoming a habit here at Parlay House, to separate his poor little cat from his own threatened person.]

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 3:25:28 AM

Podo listens, though his attention wanders occasionally from what Murphy is saying to observing details of the ogre mage. He observes the tatoos, and also tries to figure out the symbol or rune on Idafeatyu's club.

If the giant starts to attack, Podo plans to run around to his back side, to offer flanking opportunities for his friends. If the giant decides to repent, well, Podo will be absolutely amazed.

DM Kent  d20+9=10 ;
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 7:36:46 AM
Podo sees an obvious motif in Ida's tattos and the club. It kind of looks incomplete as it is half of a skull cut vertically along the nose. It is repeated several times on his body.

Skull tattoo https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5cmM1UXZ5XzBUY3M/edit?usp=sharing

Serve under you? What fun that would be. I thiink I would rather go back and live with my father. Now he was a real piece of work.

Ida does indeed take a swipe at murphy wioth his club but misses badly, in fact his reaction time might just be looking a tad slower than before for whatever reason.

Give me some coordinates where you are on the map and I will post with next post.



Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 8:13:50 AM
Hazel, as usual, would be point, around E10, trying not to be close to his companions, so they can't we all caught in the same area of effect.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 3:29:39 PM
Edric didn't think talk would go well, and Ida's response confirms it. He readies himself for battle at E7.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d8=3 ;
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 6:35:03 PM

Murphy was on the right side of G10 as he asked for Ida's thoughts. As the ogre mage moved forward in an attempt to strike him with his club, the little druid tumbled back to G12 (using end-of-last-post conditional acrobatics roll of 16) (with Cora the cat tossed relatively gently to the side toward H12). Murphy casts sound burst to go off about 3 feet in front of and above Idafeatyu's face for 3 points of sonic damage, DC 15 fort save or be stunned for a round (affects anyone within 10 feet of the blast, but with the blast point about 15 feet above the ground, halflings should be outside the range of the sonic burst, so no need to save).

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 6:58:54 PM

Alouryn listened to Murphy's recounting of things the giant had told them. That is right - he is guilty of her death. Perhaps more needs to be done to learn if there was another who came up with the idea - but the ogre mage is as guilty as any of conspiring and supporting those who killed her kind and loving mentor. There is no repentance on his part, no remorse. And it seems he will continue to do what he can to cause trouble for her people. Perhaps Pantheon might support their attempt to carry out what justice they can against this strong foe.

But, Murphy gives him one out - to serve them - and the good of both valley and hills. Will he?

-No. True to nature, Idafeatyu scorns and attacks.

Alouryn is in the upper left corner of F13. From there, she calls forth a spell she already cast, removing lesser restoration from her memory and casting for the second time this day (using her hero point) hold person on the ogre mage.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+8=14 ; d4=3 ;
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 7:09:59 PM

Bald, except for a single lengthy braid of hair emanating from the top of his head, Podo the monk dashes forward to attempt a strike at the right Achilles tendon of the giant with the hard edge of the bone just below his own left elbow. He started at I9, ended where Ida is (likely G9 or G10).

Attack: AC 14; Damage: 3

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 8:33:02 PM
Shel will probably need a round getting back to the far corner of the map. Retreat, fight, retreat, fight! I just wish the boys would make up their mind! They are going to get all of us killed, she thinks as she turns and runs back to try and help her doofus friends against the massive ogre Mage. "Hold on, I'm coming!"

DM Kent  d20+8=12 ;
Tuesday June 3rd, 2014 11:23:05 PM
Murphy casts his spell and the big boom goes off and while it was loud the halflings suffer no damage.
Ida however ssmes absolutely surprised that the vermin has dared to attack and is standing there stunned.

Alouryn casts her spell and almost immediately she knows it didnt work. It was almost like the spell didn't rcognize ida as a humanoid creature.

Hazel and Edric prepare for the upcoming battle.

Podo leaps forward and due to ida being stunned manages to connect.

Shell turns and starts running back to the group.

Ida takes no action due to being stunned.

Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5dXlLTzhvSUVkMUk/edit?usp=sharing

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+5=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 12:48:38 AM

Podo works on that Achilles heel once again with a flurry of blows. Podo has seen what this fellow can do. He is doing as much real damage as his little limbs can deliver.

Hit AC 12, 17. Damage 2, 3 (forgot to add on attack rolls for stunned condition, so AC hit should be 17, 22. Also, if Ida is stunned, he likely dropped his weapon)

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+7=25 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 1:10:36 AM

Murphy dashes forward to G10, and launches his last tanglefoot bag at the ogre mage.

[b]"Deliver the same judgment he gave to Flower's servant!"[b] he shouts in halfling to his friends.

Attack 23 (added 2 from stunned condition, forgot to subtract 2 from 20' distance, rather than 10' for ranged touch attack)

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 1:16:21 AM

Addendum on Podo's placement - He should be at far right edge of G7 or the far left edge of G8 at this time in order to attack Ida's Achilles tendon, rather than in front of him.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 2:33:03 AM

"He is not a true giant! He is something else - perhaps an outsider!" exclaims Alouryn in halfling.

"Oh, Flower, grant me wisdom to help my friends. Bless them, Dear Lady, in this struggle." She takes out her ribbon whip, and begins a dance with ribbons flowing in complex, fluid pathways. She dances for Flower, for love, remembering what Sarabella taught her and the other acolytes through the years about how love can conquer hatred, and is stronger than cruelty, and weaves trails of justice, and pathways of mercy.

Her dance weaves around E & F, 10 & 11. Perform dance: 19

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 33/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=3 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 6:43:05 PM
Hazel prepares a pair of rapid shots as soon as Idafeatyu tries to cast of tries to draw / recover a weapon or item.
Attack rolls: 12 and 8
Damage rolls: 3 and 3

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 20/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+6=19 ; d6+7=13 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 7:38:15 PM
Edric moves towards a stunned Ida with his axe and slashes viciously towards him with a Power Attack.

Attack: 13 + 8 - 2 (power attack) = 19
Damage: 6 + 3 + 4 (power attack) = 13

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 8:46:35 PM
Shel moves 15' to her immediate right, and tries to line up an Acid Splash spell. She fires a little glob of acid, trying to set up a more powerful spell in the upcoming rounds.

Ranged touch attack [dice]1d20+5-4[/dice]

Damage [dice]1d3[/dice]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+1=2 ;
Wednesday June 4th, 2014 8:48:11 PM
Ooc: just had Paizo on the brain, I guess in my last post. My attack roll is a natural one...oh great. Not good.

Cora Callico (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday June 5th, 2014 3:22:33 PM
Cora earlier landed on the red earth at G11. She decides to explore the adjacent rubble. She appears to be getting used to being tossed aside. The cat is looking for mice, or lizards, or something to chase / hunt / investigate / pounce upon among the crumbled ruins. She is getting used to loud noises after her master tosses her aside. Young and adaptable...

DM Kent  d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+7=23 ; 3d6+7=15 ; 4d6=8 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday June 5th, 2014 10:50:01 PM
Alouryn dances for guidance and to inspire.

Murphy's aim is dead on with the bag and entangles ida gluing him to the ground for the time being.

Hazel Podo and edric all connect for damage though hazel only connects one time.

Shel tries to get off a spell but in her rush nearly spills acid down her own front.

Whle cora frolics in a corner.

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Ida comes out of his stunned states only to see a tangle foot bag come flying, he attempts to remove hinself but due to no real notice of what was coming can do nothing about it and is truly gooped up. Reflex save 10 He does however quickly break out of being stuck strength roll 23 and letting out a frustrated roar he casts a spell, concentration 23. A cone of ice sprays out from ida in a quarter circle and extends out 60 feet cating everything in its path.

Murphy, Shel, Alouryn, Hazel and Edric and Cora take 14 points damage reflex DC 16 for 7 points

Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5X3pXMGdFX2kzcG8/edit?usp=sharing

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Ida AC19 (now 17 due to tanglefoot bag) - down 23


Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 19/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=7 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=7 ;
Thursday June 5th, 2014 11:06:36 PM
Reflex Save: 7
Hazel, trying to avoid the cone of cold, jumps instead into its path, taking the full force of the spell.
He can only pray his aim keeps true even with the numbness in his hands and face.
Again, HE WILL READY HIS ATTACK TO TRY AN DISRUPT THE OGRE MAGE CASTING.
Rapid Fire attack rolls:18 and 8
Damage Rolls: 4 and 7


Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+5=23 ;
Friday June 6th, 2014 12:49:28 AM

Alouryn hears the ogre mage's roar as she dances, and sees him fling forth a spell. Her lovely white elkskin gloves shield her face, and her body spins, deflecting a portion of the icy spell (reflex save 23), taking a chilly 7 hp damage. "Thank Thee, Flower, for Thy Healing Warmth!" she calls out as she sends a healing burst (11 hp of healing) touching all within 30 feet of her - except she does not extend this grace to the wicked giant, for he will not repent, and aims to slay them.

Edric, Shel, Hazel, Murphy and Cora (and of course Alouryn herself) are within the area of effect. Podo may be just barely outside the area (DM call) - though he was not injured by the frosty blast in any event.

She continues her dance. "Give up, giant, return to your Outside! Welcome are you no longer."

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+8=12 ; d3=1 ; d20+8=15 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ;
Friday June 6th, 2014 3:09:57 AM

Podo tries to knock the giant about the leg some more, but, after momentarily appearing stuck fast, the giant moves a bit...

His first blow misses, but the second one connects for another 3 hp damage - this time on the outside right of Idafeatyu's right ankle.

He hopes their opponent soon will have no leg to stand on. He is mindful that the giant may try to kick, but his own hands and feet are available to help deflect such a blow. He remembers sparring once with a man who stood seven feet tall. It's like that, only the ogre mage is even bigger. When the man tried to kick him, he broke the man's big toe - then apologized.

Attack: 14, 3 hp - miss (12 +2 for flanking)
Attack: 17, 3 hp - hit (15 +2 for flanking)
[No save necessary for cone of cold - outside area of effect.]

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 17/15/15 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+4=21 ; d6+1=5 ;
Friday June 6th, 2014 3:37:01 AM

Murphy manages to dodge some of the icy blast (Reflex save 21, 7 hp damage), and feels gratitude for the healing surge from good Alouryn (back to full hp). Murphy moves to I9 and zaps Idafeatyu on the chest with a lightning arc for 5 hp.

Trying to draw the warlord's attention from his friends, Murphy taunts, "So you approve of assassinating sweet elderly women, do you? Are we still so soft as you think, murderous one?"

He thinks he may soon summon an air elemental against the monster - especially should the ogre mage try to go misty on him, as Lomar can do. If Ida does not first turn Murphy into a campfire or block of ice, that is.

Cora Callico (Kim McCoy) 
Friday June 6th, 2014 3:45:26 AM

[As Cora Callico had left G11 to explore in H11 earlier (following the record - including the earlier Private to DM post, Cora landed on the very top of H12, walked more or less along the bottom border of G11, then went exploring in the rubble of H11 prior to the cone of cold...) she should be at least a bit outside the area of the cone of cold.]

Cora turns her head for a moment as a whoosh passes by behind her, then resumes her hunt among the hot rubble.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+5=7 ; d20+5=9 ;
Friday June 6th, 2014 8:43:19 AM
OOC: the dice roller here hates me. Reflex: 7 so takes 14 damage, but healed for 11 means current HP is 12/21.

Shel moves to E6, trying to spread out the targets for the mage's powerful damage cone. She again uses her Acid Splash spell to try and damage him.

Ranged touch attack 9, but I forgot the minus four for firing into melee, so it is actually only a 5, another clear miss.


Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+5=10 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+7=10 ;
Friday June 6th, 2014 1:36:47 PM
Edric takes the full brunt of Ida's icy blast. He reels from the freezing pain. He recollects himself to unleash another Power Attack on Ida.

Reflex: 10
Attack: 16
Damage: 10

ooc: added 6 to Edric's hit points, as the damage was from over a month ago and I assume it has healed by now.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 17/13/15 
Saturday June 7th, 2014 3:16:38 PM
Hazel feels Alouryn's blessing as if it were her sweet embrace, and knows that as long as she is around, nothing will be able to stop him.
HP: 30/33

DM Kent  d20+7=23 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 9:01:34 PM
Both Podo and Edric notice, as they are up close and personal with Ida, that several of the wounds that are being inflicted on him seem to be healing almost as quickly as they are caused.

Alouryn relieves some of the agony from the icy damage,

Murphy send along a little arc of lightening

Podo chops away with his hands while Edric chops away with his ax.

Hazel sends a few more stones Ida's way and Shel is having difficulty with her spells.

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Again concentrating to ignore that which is happening to him Ida again casts a spell concentration DC 23 And Murphy feels a compulsion start to each at his mind. will save DC 16 or be charmed

Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5X3pXMGdFX2kzcG8/edit?usp=sharing

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Ida AC19 (now 17 due to tanglefoot bag) - down 30


Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=19 ; d20+6=7 ; d8+2=4 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+2=7 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 9:57:20 PM
Hazel keeps timing his staff sling shots to make Idefeatu lose his spells.
Attacks Rolls: 23 and 7 (Nat 1 :( )
Damage Rolls: 7 and 7
Sorry, I rolled a 1d8+2 by mistake. Ignore it.

Murphy (Bombo Gardner) AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+12=23 ; d20+5=8 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 10:13:42 PM

Murphy saw something - a twinkle in the eye? A friendly grimace? on the ogre mage, directed his way. He plays along [successful will save dc 23 (+5 added to +7 due to fact that giant damaged him and his friends about six seconds ago - save was 18 if +5 not included)].

"You know, Idafeatyu, this could be a really fine place again. What do you think about rebuilding it to its former glory? Eh - watch it - there's a..." he tosses a flask of acid, winding up to make it look like he is trying to throw it far over and beyond the giant, but for all his theatrics the flask falls well short even of the giant. "Watch it!" He points up in the air above and behind the giant. "What is that?" There really is nothing to be seen - yet. In the giant tongue, he asks, "How may I serve you?"

He is thinking "well done" might be a good answer.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d6=4 ; d6=2 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 10:24:10 PM

Alouryn dances over to E9, just to the right of the building - taking advantage of it for concealment from the giant, and sends out another healing surge (+6 hp to all party members within range - I think that includes everyone this time). She looks at Hazel, so brave, sending his missiles time and again against the wicked giant. She prays for him inwardly.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+10=27 ; d4=4 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 10:41:41 PM

Podo sees a spot at the back of the knee as an inviting target. If he hits that just right, he might stun the giant, or perhaps make him wobbly. He leaps, and, grabbing the stout hairs on the back of the giant's calves, flips his body up, and his kneecap strikes solidly the back of the giant's knee (AC 27 for 4 hp damage). He flips back down, and sets a stance as a foundation for his next attack.

[Idafeatyu must make a DC 12 fortitude save or be stunned for one round.]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+1=18 ; d3=1 ;
Saturday June 7th, 2014 11:32:06 PM
Feeling mostly helpless, but encouraging by the healing burst from Alouryn, Shel again tries to Acid Splash the ogre. She is successful this time, as a tiny drop makes its way through the defenses, for all the good it does.

Current HP 18/21. Ranged touch attack 18. Damage 1.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+8=16 ; d6+3=7 ;
Monday June 9th, 2014 3:10:48 PM
"This beast is healing himself almost as quickly as we attack! Keep up with the acid!"

Despite the regeneration, Edric continues his assault on Ida, viciously swinging his axe towards the ogre.

Attack: 16
Damage: 7

DM Kent  d20+8=18 ; d20+7=17 ;
Monday June 9th, 2014 11:17:37 PM
The damage definitely rocks Ida this time and while not stunned from Podo's blow, the combined attacks are enough to disrupt ida's concentration for casting his next spell

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+8=24 ; d20+8=24 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 2:39:49 AM

"Acid? What acid?" Podo wonders to himself. So, these people carry acid around?

Podo strikes twice this time, for a total of 4 hp damage to the giant. He is impressed with how much stamina the wicked leader of giants and others has.

AC 26, 3 hp; AC 26, 1 hp

[Note: rolled d20+8 - forgot to add +2 for flanking, so AC 26 hit, rather than AC 24]

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d20+5=11 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 2:45:44 AM

Alouryn remembers that Idafeatyu said some of his people were coming back soon. As it would be quite unfortunate were allies of the ogre mage to arrive to aid their leader at this time, the healer takes a look around - up the hill, then around the ruins, just to make certain that no one else is showing up. She moves to D11 as she looks about - sometimes getting a slightly different angle can help.

Or perhaps the angle of the sun makes it difficult to notice anything but the most obvious.

[Perception: 11]

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 17/15/15 HP 25/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+5=19 ; d4=1 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 3:04:52 AM

"But may I suggest we serve you up medium rare?" Murphy asks in the common tongue just after hurling a flask at their harried foe.

Said flask (alchemical fire) contains a mixture of volatile substances. It strikes Idafeatyu on his left side, doing 3 hp fire damage (with 1 hp of splash fire damage to Edric - sorry, Edric). Unless extinguished, next round it will do an additional 1d6 fire damage to the ogre mage.

[Used splash damage rules, divided big square giant is in into four 5' squares, started numbering in upper left on the map to determine adjacent 5-foot-square splash perimeter - that came up for Edric]

Ranged touch attack: 17 (forgot to subtract 2 from attack for additional 10' distance in die roller)

[With acid last round, and fire this round, that should, I think, preclude regeneration for the moment]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+1=3 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 6:06:17 AM
Shel again tries to shoot her glob of acid at the ogre Mage, but she misses wide to the right, due to the distraction of the halflings gathered around the legs, running to and fro.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 17/13/15  d20+6=12 ; d20+6=14 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=7 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 12:34:44 PM
Worried that he is getting short on ammunition Hazel's next to shots are wide. He moves 5' to get a clear path to charge the ogre when the time comes.
Sorry I can't see the map, but take the 5' into account.
Attack Rolls: 12 and 14
Damage Rolls: 5 and 7

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+8=13 ; d6+3=8 ;
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 7:10:37 PM
A bit of Murphy's burning oil splashes Edric, searing him.

Pushing through the fiery pain, Edric makes a clumsy attack on Ida.

Attack: 13
Damage: 8

ADM Kim 
Tuesday June 10th, 2014 9:00:40 PM

Edric - you should have 25/26 hit points - just down 1. Alouryn has healed twice - for 11 and 6 points. You took 14 from the cone of cold, but got back 17 (so, back to full), then took the 1 hp, so, down one.

DM Kent  d20+9=22 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+5=9 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 6:21:18 AM
Ida takes more damage and seems to be healing less efficiently or perhaps not at all though it is hard to tell with all the stuff going on.

With a grunt and a roar Ida reaches over his shoulder and pulls out something from off his back which as he swings it becomes a very visible greatsword which catches Edric solidly AC 22 for 9 points damage

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d20+10=25 ; d20+10=27 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 6:55:36 AM

Podo hits twice again, yet with small effect.

AC 25, 1 hp; AC 27, 1 hp.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21  d6=2 ; d20+3=4 ; d3=3 ; d4=4 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 7:04:19 AM

The alchemical fire which Murphy threw last round burns for an additional 2 hp damage to Ida.

Murphy decides to try to throw a dagger at the giant - but fumbles as he tries to extract it from his bandolier, and instead manages to cut himself along the ribs for 3 hp damage (nat 1, rolled d3 for damage, d4 for location (1-head; 2-arms; 3-legs; 4-torso). "Oo" is all he says.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d20+3=18 ; d3=3 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 10:58:26 AM
Shel again fires a glob of acid at the big'un. She strikes this time, hearing a satisfying sizzle as her spell works effectively.

OOC: Talked to Kim, who found the rule that since the ogre is more than two sizes larger, I only take a -2 for firing into melee, rather than the -4. I have made that adjustment for this round, and any other round Shel survives for! Ranged touch...18. Damage...3.

Alouryn (Buttercup) AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn) 
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 10:08:10 PM

"Save Edric, love." Hazel of a sudden feels a bonding between himself and Alouryn similar to what he felt, what was it, now, only about three or fours weeks ago as they play battled the Bad Apples during a game of capture the flag in Humble's Ford. The young cleric established a connection with the ranger, such that, should he be hurt, she herself would bear and alleviate about half of the damage he otherwise would have borne all by himself. "Behold, the one who set us on this path. Humble the mighty, Hazel. Bring him down."

Shield Other +1def +1save, share 1/2dmg at will 1hr 30'.
Hazel - remember +1 def (AC 18/14/15) and +1 on saving throws. Half the damage you take Alouryn bears.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+8=15 ; d6+3=6 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 10:19:38 PM
Edric tries to avoid the greatsword, but takes a direct hit. His vision blurs as the sword bites into his chest. Blood drips down his mail. He manages to recover his wits enough to return the attack.

Attack: 15
Damage: 6

ooc: forgot to change hp, thanks for reminder.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded)  d20+9=27 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 11:48:45 PM
Thanks Kim!
Hazel feels the bonding with Alouryn fills him right away, and he feels invincible.Nothing can stand in his way now.
"Humble's Swords!"
He charges the ogre, all his might in one hit, with his Sling Staff.
Sling Staff Power Attack: 27
Sling Staff Power Attack Damage:


Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded)  d4+6=7 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 11:49:40 PM
Sorry, forgot to roll for damage with the excitement of the 27!
Damage: 7

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded)  d20+7=23 ; d4+6=8 ;
Wednesday June 11th, 2014 11:53:10 PM
Let's see if we can finish this!
I want to spend Hazel's Hero Point to make another attack. I roll in case it is allowed.
Extra Power Attack: 23
Extra Damage: 8
"I am the king of the Wold!"

ADM Kim to Damian 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 1:01:56 AM

Damian: FLANKING: Edric is on one side of Idafeatu; Podo is on the other. You get a +2 flanking bonus in your attack rolls. Therefore, instead of 1d20+8, it's 1d20+10. So, you hit with your 6 hp damage, as you got the requisite 17 (rather than 15, as your post indicated).

Corsario: You betcha!



DM Kent 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 6:41:38 AM
With a final flurry of attacks the ogre magi hits the ground, or at least you think he does. you hear a thump, Podo and Edric feel the vibrations and there is even a bit of dust and detritus that puffs up from the ground, but you see no body, no sword, nothing. It is like de vanished as he hit the ground. No wait that is exactly what it appears has happened.

The stalwart crew of halflings is nowstanding in the middle of the Parlay grounds, having disposed of the individual responsible for Sarabella's death if not the one who ordered it and or paid for it.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 7:04:42 AM
Shel casts Detect Magic, hoping some telltale aura that might yield a clue to what just happened would remain behind. "I've heard tales of stronger mages than I being able to turn invisible. I wonder if that is what might have happened here.". She readies an action to cast a spell if the ogre pops back into view.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded) 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 3:26:18 PM
Hazel runs towards Alouryn, embraces her and spin her around!
"We got him! We did it! Hurray!"

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 17/15/15 HP 22/26 (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=22 ;
Thursday June 12th, 2014 4:39:34 PM

"You may be right, Shel," Murphy says. "Perhaps something like that."

Murphy knows that ogre mages can change themselves into a gaseous form for a period of time. He draws close to where Idafeatu fell, and looks about, to see if he can discern any waves in the air - when Lomar does it, the air gets a little blurry where his gaseous substance is.

If such be the case, he tells people to get back, summons an air elemental, and has it go into whirlwind form in the area of the gas, so as to break down the integrity of the gaseous creature and harm it further.

If he does not discern any such ripples in the atmosphere, he joins in the rejoicing. Not finding any gas, he will say, "Humble's Sword - I think we did it!"

Perception: 22

Cora Callico (Kim)  d20=13 ; d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d2-1=0 ; d20=6 ; d20=4 ; d20=2 ; d20=7 ; d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=7 ; d20=5 ; d20=12 ; d20=5 ; d2-1=0 ; d20=15 ; d20=15 ; d2-1=1 ; d2-1=0 ; d20=20 ; 3d2-1=3 ;
Thursday June 12th, 2014 5:36:04 PM

The callico cat has been prowling the ruins. At last, she finds prey - a lizard, lying in the shade of an overhanging rock. She stalks it, moving forward a few feet at a time.

The dark-skinned spiny lizard seems totally unaware of the presence of the cat, apparently sleeping.

After getting close enough to do so, Cora pounces, and bats at the lizard. No harm is done, but the lizard awakens immediately, scampering from under the shelf and running. The creature eludes the cat for the moment. Both cat and lizard scamper about, with no harm coming to either for a while. One of Cora's paws manages to swipe at the tail, but no harm is done.

She finally pounces, landing with both feet near the neck. The lizard responds by trying to bit the cat, but gets only a mouth full of fur.

Cora bites down in the chest and shakes her head back and forth. The desert lizard's little heart is punctured, breathing grows shallow for a few breaths, then the critter goes limp.

Cora picks up the lizard and carries it over the broken stones. She then lays it down a moment, and cleans herself off. That duty done, she picks up her victim, and soon pads from the ruined building out onto the red earth.

Cora Callico (Kim) 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 6:36:24 PM

Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister)

Alouryn Buttercup Bumblebottom AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (Kim for Vaughn)  d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+12=23 ;
Thursday June 12th, 2014 10:38:06 PM

Alouryn allows Hazel to twirl her around. She lifts up one leg behind her as he does so, and, as he sets her down, gives him a quick kiss on the cheek. "You were wonderful, Hazel!" Then she kisses his other cheek, and pushes away for a moment.

To all, she says, "Gather 'round, friends, if you have suffered any injury." She releases a light surge of positive energy, healing 5 hp damage to each person. She looks over the sword cut which Edric received, and uses her healing kit and skills to effect some additional aid (Edric +3 hp from this check, total +8 hp of healing from surge and healer's touch).

She also will check with each of the other party members, applying her healing touch where needed - bringing Shel back up to full health.

"I am glad that Idafeatyu used his fire from the sky on his own man, rather than upon one of us," she comments to no one in particular.

Podo (Danderfluff Pipewood) (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 11:10:38 PM

Podo looks at the settling dust. He sees the scattered ashes of the brother of the dead brother - also reduced to ashes as the 2nd ogre stood almost atop his brother when Idafeatu flamed him.

"Ogres clean up nicely, don't they? Shall we push their ashes into this hole, here, that Murphy made, and cover them over with dirt?" he looks around for a loose stone with a long flat edge from among the rubble. Finding one, he picks it up, and uses it to scrape the ashes into the five foot cubic hole. Once he has gotten most of the remains, he pushes dirt into the hole.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 11:22:19 PM

Murphy helps Podo out on the burial detail, and, as they finish, speaks up.

"Say, friends - shall we go look inside the building they came out of? I want to write everything down before I forget it, and make some sketches," Murphy announces. "I think we should talk to the Burgomeister and lordly types about rebuilding the Parley House. Also, among some druids I've heard ways of making an oasis in the middle of a desert. We need to find out where the water comes from here. Does someone want to see if there is a well, or a covered cistern or pond or the like?"

"Also - I think I'm going to do away with my traveling name for now. Just call me Murphy. But if you forget and call me Bombo, I'll still answer."

He sees his cat standing at his feet with a lizard in her mouth. "Well, brought be a present, did you? Good cat you are!" He reaches down to pet her on the back of her head. She goes to drop the lizard at his feet, and uses one paw to help get it unstuck from the right side of her mouth, then takes a few moments to rub up against Murphy's ankles and receive additional pettings. "What a fine lizard you've found! A bit bloody in places, but, a fine catch. He picks up the lizard in one hand, finds it's skin a bit rough, pretends to take a bite, then sets it back down in front of Cora. "Thank you. You can have the rest - you hunted it!"

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday June 12th, 2014 11:25:36 PM

"Oh, and, we might have the picnicking guard ogre show up again - or the other members of Idafeatyu's retinue show up - as he told us they are due back soon - so we probably should have someone outside keeping an eye out for any who may approach," the druid advises.

"Also, and very important: Thank you all! Each of you pitched in. Each of you defended the rest of us, and helped to bring down some mighty foes. It is an honor and a privilege to be in your company."

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19  d20+2=8 ;
Thursday June 12th, 2014 11:44:38 PM
"Thanks for the healing. I needed that. This was quite a battle and everyone should be proud that we took out the dangerous beast. Let's look around and make sure that the disappearance isn't a trap."

Perception: 8

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Friday June 13th, 2014 7:36:04 AM
"Are we sure we need to dawdle here for the time? If he might reappear, I think it might be for the best for us to make one quick pass then maybe make ourselves scarce. But a piece of evidence or two that he had something to do with Sarabella's death would be nice too, so that all the rumors would go away."

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) 
Friday June 13th, 2014 4:07:27 PM

"Shel, taking an hour or so to look this place over is not dawdling. It is due diligence. We're going to go into that - well, at least I am going into that building there they just came out of, with whoever wants to join me, and we will see what's inside. Oh, you did say one quick pass. What if they are holding prisoners? What if they have gold and such they have been using to finance their thuggery?

"I agree, though - I don't expect to stay here for days. I see two options - we bring our ponies down here, load them up, and ride out within the next few hours, or we stay overnight and head out in the morning. We won't know which makes the best sense, though, until we have taken a look around. And I'd like to see if we can find any evidence that Rory Sourwood BadApple has left a footprint here, so to speak.

"I have a feeling he is gone. Idafeatyu, that is. If he is not, though, do you think it likely he'll try to attack us again real soon now?"

After all this, Murphy looks at Shel, and says, "Has anyone ever told you that you get a cute look on your face when you throw things at monsters?"

ADM Kim to all - OOC comments, queries, news, changes 
Friday June 13th, 2014 4:22:49 PM

For the sake of efficiency in wrapping things up, can we assume that our troupe does the following, our DM gives the results, and we then move on to the next module, for DM Kent's sake?
Explore, retrieve, document
* We explore the remaining standing buildings, search them carefully (Murphy would be especially interested in discovering if there might be any secret doors with passages into / out of the other buildings, similar to the one we found from the lookout post down to the remnants of the building below).
* We find and share out any treasures found (coins, gems, jewelry, artwork, books, magic, etc., etc., etc.)
* Gather any documents found
* See what other supplies (food stores, equipment, transport, etc.) are to be found at the place
* Murphy will take the time to at least quickly measure (42 paces by 68 paces by 18 feet tall - that sort of thing) the exteriors and interiors and sketch out the main building, and any other semi-useful buildings
* He wants to find where the water is kept here, and how it is delivered (drawn from cistern? plumbing?)

Travel itinerary
* If there is enough light left in the day, we head out, back the way we came. Maybe we'll camp overnight at the ogre's picnic spot. Perhaps a whirlwind will pick us all up and deposit us in Kansas.

Personnel changes
* As Jon-Paul Ward told me he will not be able to start posting again until later in July, Jerry Phelps has asked me to have Podo leave the group for now.
* As all of you know, Vaughn no longer plans to play Alouryn - and Jerry also wants her out of the game by Monday (he said by today, but Monday is the absolute deadline - I think a bit of weekend role-play with Alouryn and Hazel (and whoever else wants to join in) might be appropriate). DM Kent - any deus ex machina thing you want to work out to facilitate Alouryn's exit? Might Flower or one of her servants show up to tell her she is needed elsewhere?
* With us down to four players - feel free to recruit for Humble's Sword

* Any other things any party members wish to accomplish?

[And, Mister DM Kent - what time of day is it? Where is the sun in the sky? By my reckoning, I'd guess about 2 or 3pm, but please correct me if my sense of time is off.]
Freestyle Weekend?As this is a time of departure, and we are out of combat, may I propose free-style posting (post multiple conversations, actions, etc.) for now through midnight Sunday? Say what your character is doing, interact with each other to your heart's content, get things out of your system ("Say, Murphy, why do you have to talk so long before we just kill the monster??"), have a group hug, etc.

Last:
Thank you, Kent Lewis, for your DMing over the past several months. I know you've had much to deal with outside the game, but you've hung in there, and you have our gratitude and appreciation.

Next week, we can welcome back co-DM Steven Van den Bremt (a veteran player from the first Crescent Valley game) will be back to introduce us to the next module in the Humble's Ford game!

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded) 
Friday June 13th, 2014 5:04:35 PM
I was thinking in the idea of "reopening" the Parlay House. What about Alouryn staying to set it up, a new place to foment peace between small folk and bigguns in the Crescent Valley? Sounds something Alouryn would like to do, the Flower followers can get behind, and that requires her to stay. Also I think I like the place (after remodeling) for the wedding. What wedding? This wedding!
Hazel drops down Alouryn and kneels before her.
"Alouryn, I know I don't have anything but my love, but I have seen that is enough for anything. Will you marry me?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Friday June 13th, 2014 9:32:29 PM
OOC: we gain a level at the end of the month,correct?

Pre proposal:

"I'm going to throw something at you, doggone it Murphy, if we change plans in the middle of a retreat like that again! It took me forever to get back and help.". Despite herself,a Shel can't help but blush a little at the compliment. "Thanks...I'm glad we all ended up okay.

Post proposal:

Shel stands agog with her mouth wide open at Hazel's words. He wasn't a wordsmith, but it seemed to do the job. She geared up a bit at his prooclamation of love, and she waited without moving for Alouryn's response.

Alouryn Buttercup Bumblebottom AC: 16/14/13 HP: 21/21 (ADM Kim) 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 5:07:00 AM
Alouryn is taken aback as Hazel kneels before her and proposes. Her face flushes, and she smiles, and bites her lip. Her hands go to her cheeks, and her brows knit briefly in a furrow, then relax, then raise. She looks absolutely beautiful and alive.

"Wh- wh- what?" What is that crossing her face - concern, consternation? Hope? Confusion? Joy?

"Oh, oh Hazel. Oh. I... Oh, dear. Oh, you dear one, you. I will... pray. Let me - let me pray to Flower. You are such a - Hazel! How could you?! Oh, so sudden - but, but, yes, I will give you an answer. First, though, first," and she takes his hand and draws her up to her, then her face comes close to his, then, she draws back, putting her hand before her, to forestall him trying to kiss her. "Oh, love, I must pray. For I cannot answer you, much as my heart might say. If... if you love me - can you wait for my answer?"

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood Departure (Kim for Jon Paul Ward); HP: 23/23 AC: 21 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 5:59:47 AM

Podo offers to get the ponies and bring them down here, if someone will help him also get the saddles and gear. He waits a few minutes until he sees who will help him, then sets out to do so.

Upon his return with ponies, tack, and other gear, he announces, "Well, folks, this has been an interesting time. You helped rescue me from some baddies. A few of us fell in a pit, then got out. We found vultures and rats in a garbage dump. We climbed a hill together, talked an ogre into deserting his post for a picnic, then came and conquered two ogres and an ogre mage.

"You are an interesting group of people. Hazel, did you know I think we are cousins, of sorts? Through the Danderfluff line."

"Much as I would like to stay and help you folks some more, I have a sense there is something else I need to be doing for a bit. Hope to travel with you again one day! But for now, let me shake your hands, and then I shall be on my way."

The mostly bald halfling monk extends his hands to shake the hand of Murphy, Hazel, Alouryn, Shel, & Edric. "Alemi's wisdom, Domi's courage, and Wardd's luck be with you all. Fare well, friends!"

And with that, Podo heads off, no back up the hill but rather past the lower building the group came through, and on into the Red Hills from there.

[Jon-Paul Ward is on walkabout for now. Perhaps later in the summer he may rejoin us. -ADM Kim]

DM Kent 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 8:57:38 AM
Shel is pretty sure that somehow Ida turned invisible.

During Murphy's waving about, he actually trips over and lands on something big hard unyeilding, unseen and unmoving. (probably an invisible Idafeatyu)

Alouryb cheers and heals.

Hazel proposes

Edric is thankful to be healed.

A decision is made to search the main building

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The main standing building is basically 3 rooms. there is the main room in the middle which is full of tables and benches enough for 40-50 folk.

Along several walls are a few personal packs bedrolls and the such.

To the left is a door which opens into a storeroom filled with food goods and some miscellaneus items (nothing much of import) and in the corner is an open hole that goes deep into the dark. Beside the hole is a 100 ft rope attached to a bucket.

Opposite this room is another door. When opened it is very obviously Ida's office/bedroom.

Within this room you find a number of intersting things.

1500 gps worth of gems(15) in a bag. Also in the bag is a note.

Idafeatyu,

Your people did indeed accomplish what they said they would do. Nice timing too, allowing for the accusing of those pesky Swords. Please find inside the amount promised.

"B"

Also inside is a very crude information sheet putting a 1000gp bounty to be paid for the death of one Sarabella Lovesong of Humble's Ford (This sheet is written in Goblin).

In other areas of the room you find bags of things and some weaponry.

Bag 2 - Coins - 500 gps,
Pouch 1 - (5 gems) - 400 gp and a ring of protection (+1)
2 short swords (+1)
2 light repeating crossbows
4 five bolt clips (+1)


parlay house interior https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4J2oKls4_y5bE9WX1BXX2s4LVE/edit?usp=sharing

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Notes taken, grounds searched and mapped. Podo announces that he is going to head out on his own and hopes that he may someday meet up with the group again.

The party moves out back the way they came but find no sign of the picnicing ogre just an empty water keg.

The trip back to Angel springs is quick and uneventful, though just outside of the city you have a momentarily startling ancounter with an overly enthusiastic beast that leaps out of the bushes and knocks Hazel down. Hazel finds himself being sat upon and his face being licked by his exuberantly happy pup.

You enter angel springs easily and make your way yo the lord mayors office. You are ushered in quickly where you show him the documents and proof that you have found that you all are innocent.

He sets you up for the night and feasts you in private and in the morning you are handed a writ signed by the Baron and the lord mayor exonerating you of the charges against you. You also hear that the same is being announced by criers in the town and that there are posted bills proclaiming your innocence and the fact that you brought the real culprits to justice all over town.

In a hurry to head home you break your fast and are mounted on your ponies when the Baron himself shows up. He personally congratulates you and thanks you and he has his pet sorcerer cast a special spell on your mounts that will allow them to get you home in 8 hours instead of 2 days, and you are off.

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Upon your arrival home, it is now about 5 in the afternoon, you find that someone obviously was expecting your arrival as there are welcome back signs, streamers, and everyone in town is there to greet you. Even the small celebratory band is there playing for your arrival. mayor Bumbleluck is there and presents you with keys to the city. And Crystal BadApple is there in her robes, tears flowing down her face as she greets and holds tightly to Alouryn.

Your families and friends are all there cheering you and an impromptu parade begins that winds all the way through town, ending up at the Dancing Pig where the Mayor announces that from now on today's date will be known a Sarabella's day and will be a celebration of her life and accomplishments. And then the party really begins.

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Please move your experience point totals to 9150 (level 4). Please update your PC sheets as quickly as you can.

The other treasure from earlier in this module that you all have is listed again below.

Hats of disguise (3),
enlarge potions (5)
10 gemstones - 250 gp
Coins - 50 gp,
5 gemstones - 250 gp
4 potions (cure moderate x2, resist fire, blink),
+1 ring of protection


Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 8:57:55 AM
Shel was quite surprised at Alouryn's lack of an answer. She had seen the way Hazel and she had stolen looks at each other throughout their adventures together. She figured the decision was a no doubter...wonder what was going on in Alouryn's mind?

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded) 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 10:46:17 AM
Hazel, still very exited from the battle, doesn't mind the request for time.
"Of course I can wait! Think it good."
He shakes hands with Podo. About his reference to their family link he smiles.
"Well, thank for treating me as good as you did. I would like everyone in the family do the same."
He also hugs Murphy and Edric.
"Good work Edric! Sorry I took so long to go and help you!"
He also go to Shel, and a little ackwardly, gets her up and give her a couple of spins as he did with Alouryn!
"We won! We Won! You are the best looking magician I have meet, you know?"
Hazel seems happy to leave the "Bob" behind and for everyone to call him Hazel.
"I feel more comfortable with you calling me Hazel."
He embraces and rolls with Faoil when he meets him, laughing.
"How have you been? Found a nice dog-girl to keep yo company? Here, come say hi to Alouryn, and the rest."
Level 4! Well done guys!
I think we got 2,950 gp, between the four of us, so its 737.5 each, and with 272.4 Hazel had his new total is 1009.9.
About the magic items he wouldn't mind one of the two rings of protection, The other for Edric. The crossbows would be a waste on him, he is better with the slingstaff. The can also make a good use of the Enlarge Potions (as would Edric).

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday June 14th, 2014 10:46:27 PM
OOC: what are everyone's thoughts on what second level spell Shel should pick up? With us having a smaller group, should I look for something like SMII to provide melee support or a more evocation type spell like a Scorching Ray or a Flaming Sphere? Or should I pick up Invisibility to try and let our little group be more sneaky? Any thoughts?

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 30/33 AC: 18/14/16 (Shielded) 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 12:25:20 AM
My vote is for fire... firepower.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15  d10+2=9 ;
Sunday June 15th, 2014 1:40:49 AM
Hazel HP Roll (1d10+2) : 9
+1 Favored Class bonus he goes up from 33 to 43 HP
+1 To DEX, up to 16
+1 BAB, +1 Fortitude, +1 Reflex
Ranks in: Acrobatics, Climb, Handle Animal, Perception, Ride, Stealth, Survival
He gains 1 Ranger Spell Level 1 (Magic Fang Normally)
He finally gains Hunter Bond, which of course is Faoil.
Faoil, now as Animal Companion, gains:
HD: 2
BAB: +1
Fortitude: +3
Reflex: +3
Will: +0
Skill Ranks: 2 (Perception, Stealth)
Feats: 1 (Dodge)
Natural Armor Bonus: +0
Str/Dex Bonus: +0
Bonus Tricks: 1 (Aid)
Special: Link, share spells
I'll go buy him a Masterwork Chain Shirt Barding, And for Hazel a Masterwork Lance and an engagement ring.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 1:53:20 AM
Character Sheet updated

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 4:51:32 AM

At the Parley House site:
Disposal of Idafeatyu
"What do you know - you were right, Shel - here is Idafeatyu, invisible!" Enlisting the help of other party members, he sprinkles dirt and dust to outline the body, locates greatsword and club, pulls them away. He gets some oil, and pours it on a few places. Then lights the body on fire. "Whether or not he has been regenerating, I want to ensure his remains do not remain."

Serious Proposal
Murphy is pleased at the interaction between Hazel and Alouryn. He looks forward to finding out how this story resolves. When they have a moment relatively unobserved by others, he gives Hazel a friendly punch in the arm. "Wise choice, you rascal. Am rooting for the two of you."

Buckets of Water
The druid verifies that one can draw water from the bucket in the Parley House. He samples it to see how it tastes.

more later...

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 10:33:55 AM
Hazel thanks Murphy.
"You'll be my senescal (best man for halflings) for the wedding, of course!
Murphy notices Hazel is certain of Alouryn's answer even before she has giving it to him.

DM Kent 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 10:52:39 AM
(OOC hey guys we have at least one more joining the group real soon and possibly two.)

Ida burns nicely. The water tastes fine. The party is roaring.

Shel has a numbner of local boys hanging on her every word. She is asked more than once to dance.

Edric and Murphy too are surrounded as well by the ladies who seem to be waiting for something from them.

Hazel to has the ladies coming up to him but something in the air makes them not stay around him long. It could be the undisguised stare he keeps sending Alouryns way as she sits and talks with Crystal. Every now and again she glances up catched Hazel's eye and sends him a sweet smile.



Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 - Quick post (Kim McCoy)  d8=5 ;
Sunday June 15th, 2014 12:10:51 PM

Murphy says, "Edric, you and Podo were the first ones to get right up close and personal as we battled Idafeatyu. I really admire your courage - and strength of arm. You aren't much for talking. But, when it comes time, you certainly are great at doing."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday June 15th, 2014 2:18:40 PM
"Quite right! You are the sword of the Humble's Sword! Cheers! "
Hazel raises his mug to Edric.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 - Treasure; Angel Springs 1 (Kim McCoy) 
Monday June 16th, 2014 3:20:25 AM
On Division of Spoils
Murphy quietly asks Hazel whether they ought to be dividing the found treasure six ways, rather than four. Podo left after the grounds were searched - and Alouryn definitely, as a contributing party member, ought to have a share.

"Besides, Hazel, if she says 'yes' - then that will increase your own household's wealth," he says with a smile.

Split six ways, that is 492 gp each (because Murphy throws in 2 gp to make it divide evenly).

On the other hand, Murphy might argue that since the 1500 in gems was blood money - paying for the murder of Sarabella Lovesong - that perhaps they should turn that in to the authorities as evidence. "Perhaps the gems could be traced to Rory BadApple - or to whoever 'B' was."

If they choose that way, it works out to 242 gp per person (again with Murph tossing in an extra 2 gp)

Murphy feels that this suggestion might not sit well with his companions, but he argues that it may reflect on our integrity. "My father used to tell me, 'A good name is better than great riches.'" Then he adds, "Besides, the authorities might tell us to keep it as a reward for taking down the bad guys. I know, that last one is a weak argument."

Murphy also feels that his suggestions for treasure division might not win him a popularity contest with his companions. Everybody loves loot, right?

With the Dignitaries
Murphy says to the Lord Mayor, "Your Lordship - 'B' in that pay-off letter is most likely Rory Bitterleaf BadApple. I don't know whether you have some way of proving that fully... but he has motive, held a petty grudge against Humble's Sword for beating his children's team, was willing falsely to accuse and open us to slander, and - aspects of his character and associations are known.

"He is responsible for arranging for Sarabella Lovesong's murder, as far as I can tell. If I am wrong, I will apologize to his face. If I am right, I would see justice done."

If the party has agreed to show the payoff gems to the authorities, Murphy will say that he has something to show both the Lord Mayor and the Baron, together, when they can be together. And then will show the gems that were paid to Idafeatyu. If the party does not agree to this, then not.

When he sees the Baron, Murphy repeats in effect what the told the Mayor.

And, he thanks him for his support, and the Baron's sorcerer (whose name Murphy requests, as he offers him/her his own name) for the travel assistance.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 - Angel Springs 2 (Kim McCoy) 
Monday June 16th, 2014 3:42:07 AM
Super Fast Stop at WinWood Toys & Games
However, before they leave Angel Springs, Murphy absolutely insists that he and his friends stop in for 'just five minutes' to WinWood Toys & Music to introduce his sister and brother to all of his friends. "One, I promised them I would see them as soon as I could. And two, I want you to know their faces, and they yours - for both have been adventurers in their own right, and they helped my siblings in a time of real trouble several years back."

As the five friends enter WinWood Toys & Music, on the left side of the shop are all kinds of toys - mostly wooden, but many also have metal, glass, leather and other components. The right side of the shop is filled with musical instruments - harps, drums, flutes, lutes, some zithers, violins, gambas, mandolins, cymbals, zil, a few chalumeaus, dulcimers, lyres, pan-pipes, recorders, a bladder pipe, a pair of kortholts, a very nice organetto, a rauschpfeife, a mute cornet, several sackbutts, a lysard, a corna muse far too large for a halfling, a shawn and its cousin a dulcian, and - well, many more than will be enumerated here - but that's not to forget the harpsichord tucked in the far corner.

A colorfully painted metal cylinder has very hot water inside, kept that way by three wicks burning below it, and a spigot on the side. It is topped by a small, equally colorful tea pot. Nine matching teacups hang from small hooks near the top of the cylinder.

A rosy-cheeked auburn lass looks up - perhaps in her late-30's. She wears a green dress with an ivy motif in the embroidery above bare feet, and a sprig of ivy in her hair.

"Oh, my word, little brother!" She skips up to the druid and plants a kiss on the right cheek, the left cheek, the right cheek, the left cheek...

"We got your notes, and hear all kinds of rumors. You're back safe! Oh, thank heaven above!" Leska exclaims.

"Allow me to introduce my oldest sister, Leska Rose - what are you, 99 years yet?" Murphy teases.

Leska scrinches her nose at him.

"And this is my brother, Nalfein," he says, indicating the wirey fellow with tousled hair who just came in the back door. "He and Kendry and Selithe adventured together for a time. And, he has very clever fingers for making things, and occasionally breaking them."

Nalfein raises an eyebrow. "Yet another of our clan causing trouble throughout the Wold, Murph?" Then he strides over and gives Murphy a hug, followed by a noogie. "I'm sure you needed that. We've gotta stay humble, us hero-types, right, Bumblebee?"

"Uh, yeah, Nalf," answers Murphy, putting his hand over his head where his brother just briskly rubbed it.

"Anyway, these are my friends. This here is Edric - he really helped take down a couple of ogres, and is great with the sword. Oh, and goblins and such.

"This is Shel - she and Selithe have similar magic styles in common. But I can't tell you how much I appreciate her - and her good sense.

"Next is Alouryn. She's a devotee of Flower - and, well, you likely have heard a good part of her story. Leska, she reminds me of how well you can heal - and she really kept us going when the bad guys were getting to us.

"And my old buddy, Hazel - did you know he grew up and became a ranger? Yep. Oh - and this is his valiant hound, Faoil. Mind the tail, Faoil."

"And, sorry, we'd stay and talk, or have some tea, but my friends are awfully anxious to get back to Humble's Ford right away." He gives his sister a hug and a kiss on the cheek, punches his brother in the upper arm (and gets a punch in return), then opens the door.

"Oh, so fast?" asks Leska Rose, looking a bit concerned. Yet then, with a warm and friendly voice, she says, "Well, nice to meet you Edric, Shel - I remember you from around Humble's Ford - you, too, Alouryn. And Hazel - you stayed at our place a few times, so, it's good to see you again. Ranger, eh? Good choice."

Nalfein says, "Hello everyone. Goodbye everyone." He laughs, then says, "You're worse than Kendry, Murph."

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 - Angel Springs 2 (Kim McCoy) 
Monday June 16th, 2014 6:09:33 AM
Best... Seneschal
"Seneschal, eh? Yeah, has a nice ring to it, Hazel - and I would be absolutely honored to serve in that capacity." With a wink, he adds, "Just let me know when she says, 'Yes.'"

Home at Last!
It is nice to be welcomed back home so warmly, especially in view of the manner in which they left - in a barred carriage, under guard.

Greeting the crowds
"Remind me to be careful about arriving with an orange face again, friends," he says with a smile to some of those who saw him and some of the others enter a fortnight or so ago on the night they were framed for Sarabella's murder.

"Thank you, good Mayor Bumbleluck, for honoring us with the keys to the city. All of us want to keep Humble's Ford safe and secure. My friends, here, and others, have taken some important steps in that direction. Our beloved Sarabella Lovesong, whose day this is and evermore shall be, we remember with sorrow that she no longer is with us. Yet we also remember her with joy and love for the things she taught us, her good counsel to husbands and wives, her special touch with beautiful flowers, and the training she gave to acolytes and devotees of Flower." He pauses for a moment. "Perhaps there's a young family here who may give birth to a girl child." He smiles warmly. "I wonder if we might have a wee Sarabella or two running around our village before too long."

A moment for family
Murphy sees his parents, and a few siblings, with hugs and kisses shared liberally. "Say, can Hazel stay with us for a while? Say, Pa, do you suppose we can start working on a new burrow for a couple which may soon be getting married? Don't tell anyone, but Hazel proposed to Alouryn out at the Parley House. She hasn't said yes, and hasn't said no... but I'd bet a bread surprise that she'll say yes in her good time."

He calls Edric over. "You know Edric. You would not believe this fellow in a fight against the bad guys. I certainly would not want to get on the wrong side of him in a battle! Edric - my Pa, Samell, and my Ma, Bekka. Ma, you're going to invite him to lunch tomorrow, right? And... maybe a few of my other travelling friends?"

At the party
He enjoys the party. "Say, Edric, you'd better dance with at least half these girls, because I can't do so all by myself!" But he makes sure he gets the first dance with Shel and a few more for good measure later on. And at least one dance with Alouryn - with Hazel's leave. As he dances with Alouryn, he whispers, "I hope we find out your wishes soon regarding a certain matter. I'll send some prayers to Flower on your behalf, too." Then, in a more serious vein, "It certainly is a momentous decision, one on which one must choose carefully, choose wisely... then commit fully - it's for a lifetime, girl."

Murphy then enjoys dancing the floor with many others. He makes a special effort to make certain that the shy girls, and even homely girls, get a chance to circle the floor.

Looking for Madame LaRue
If she is among those who came out to greet them, at some point Murphy tries to talk with Madame LaRue for a few minutes. He will ask how her family is, and how is business. Then he gets to the point. "The orange ointment that Sarabella Lovesong prepared - do you know the fashioning of it, or know of someone who does, or know where the ingredients and process might be written down? This still may be an item of concern."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday June 16th, 2014 8:11:08 AM
Damn you are right... Yes, should be split 6 ways, and the "blood money" are not for us to keep. Hope the is a ransom somewhere, or Hazel will have to settle for a cheaper engagement ring. :P
Nice RP post, by the way.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11  d6=3 ;
Monday June 16th, 2014 9:59:04 AM
I will try and get Shel updated tomorrow. Here is her hit point roll, if we are allowed to do it in thread. I'm in favor of splitting things six ways. She isn't quite as keen on handing over the gems as the others, however!

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday June 16th, 2014 3:15:36 PM
If no one says otherwise Hazel will get:
- Ring of Protection +1 (I say the other for Edric)
- 1 Enlarge Person potion (2?)
- 1 Cure Potion
- 1 Hat of Disguise

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday June 16th, 2014 3:29:40 PM
"This cat needs some discipline. "
Hazel will also sped some time teaching Cora the cat some tricks.
Use his Handle Animal Skill to teach her the "Perform" set of tricks.

Murphy 
Monday June 16th, 2014 5:41:45 PM

"Shel, what if we provide the gems to the authorities as evidence? - I would love to see Rory BadApple's face were someone to accuse him of the murder, and to show him the note, then have the gems poured out from the pouch he sent.

"And we could request that the funds be used to do two things. First, a monument in her honor. And second, defenses for the town she loved and was working to save."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday June 16th, 2014 6:11:33 PM
"Yes Shel, Murphy is right, we can't keep them."

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Monday June 16th, 2014 6:14:17 PM
"I'm not usually one for jewelry, but I would be happy to have a ring such as that one."

Arrival at Humble's Ford

The sight of the cheering crowds is a happy change from the hatred Edric felt here previously. He absorbs the adulation joyfully. After the ceremonies finish, Edric arrives at the Dancing Pig.

"Cheers to us all. We fought hard and we were victorious. We should all be proud!"

The night is a whirl of dancing, drinking and festivities. Edric engages the many friends and wellwishers in conversation.

Podo's Exit

"Farewell Podo. I'll always remember our battle with Ida."

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Monday June 16th, 2014 10:46:41 PM

At party
"Cheers, indeed, Edric, cheers indeed!" Murphy responds.

--------

Sitting at a table with the resident sorceress, the druid explains, "You see, Shel, by talking them to distraction, we ended up not having to fight both ogre and ogre mage at the same time - and the latter killed the former, using up a spell which surely would have killed one or more of us.

"Anyway, a light came on in my mind as Idafeatyu taunted us. Suddenly, everything he had told us before came together - and indeed, I realized, he had confessed. Like a dullard, I did not see it at first. So, sorry about the back-and-forth, and the interrupted retreat. Thanks for rushing back when we needed you most! I can't promise something similar may not happen again. I don't want to take the life of another if it is not necessary, and especially if it is unjust. But, would you not agree, that, in the end, justice prevailed?" He offers an impish grin, adding, "Despite how frustrating my palaver may have been?"

He turns his left shoulder toward her. "If you want to slug me, go ahead," pointing to the same spot that Nalfein had nailed the day before with his fist.

How goes the Greenbottle family?
If he sees Eldon and/or Cora Tosscobble there, first he thanks them for their great support, and asks after their health and welfare. Then he enquires after Lilly Greenbottle, and her missing husband, Bingo. "Has Bingo yet been found, or heard of? We tried to find out what happened to him, but do not know anything for certain. Has Lilly had her baby, yet? She seemed awfully close to delivery when we left a few weeks back. Is she all right? Tell me all you know, for we are concerned for them." If a visit to Lilly seems in order, he will ask Shel if she will come with him. Now, if Lilly is actually at the celebration, then he will ask, gently, how things are, and lend as much support as he is able. If the news is good, then he will rejoice with her.

DM Kent 
Monday June 16th, 2014 11:50:20 PM
The Mayor listen to Murphy's thoughts about Rory but explains that without evidence and proof there is no way to arrest him without evidence. They look at the gems and nod but are pretty sure that it will be nigh impossible to trace anyone from them. But on the off chance that they can they will indeed keep them as evidence. The Mayor does hand you several sacks that contain the Angel springs portion of the reward money of 1000gps.

*********

As the party goes on and as the story gets told soon there are several that are trying to put your deeds to song and rhyme.

Bingo Greenbottle actually makes a short appearance to thank the group and to let them know that he is indeed a new father of a bouncing baby boy named Bertram (Bertie for short). And that should they have time over the next few days that they should drop by for a short visit.

Mayor Bumbleluck overhears your discussion of turning the gems over in Angel Springs and mentions that there was also a 500 gp reward for the killing or capture of the guilt parties from Humbles ford that they are to receive.

Over at separate tables are two halflings that while watching the celebration with interest aren't really participating and seem to be strangers to Humbles Ford. One most certainly is male, but the other is kind of hard to make out dressed in grey and sitting in the shadowy corner.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 13 -- HP 28/28 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 2:30:35 AM
"And then the half-elf says 'And that wasn't my finger!'" Alleah chuckles as she finishes the punchline to the joke.

The young halfling girl finally pulls down the hood of her robe, as she takes a sip from a small mug of cider. She's quite young to be an adventurer - late teens perhaps? Dark hair, fair skin, flawless complexion.

"Ahhh. It is good to relax. Are you sure we are in the right place? Things seem quite jovial here" she asks her travelling companion. Alleah slides a small plate of biscuits and cheese across the table to her miniscule partner-in-crime. Reach can be a problem for Bliss when he chooses to 'hide' himself.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 3:26:24 AM
With the Lord Mayor
We thank your Lordship and those who provided this reward. It was a perilous undertaking, but we found favor, it seems, with those who keep a watch over such matters."

When the Lord Mayor mentions his doubts about the usefulness of what they gathered in considering charges against Rory BadApple, Murphy says, "Evidence and proof? How about you find something with Mister BadApple's handwriting, and compare it to what is written here? If they match, then that is some pretty strong evidence. If they don't match, then either it was not him, or he did a good job of disguising his writing. Now, no one can argue that he is not an intelligent man, so that is possible. But, at least do that comparison.

"Yet, if you really think that the gems themselves will be untraceable, then let us take them and we will do with the funds as we stated: To build a memorial to our priestess, and to put the rest to use in building defenses for Humble's Ford. If you keep the stones, though, to use as evidence, or as a test to confront the man, then, when that is done, or immediately after trial, please get the gems to us, and we will ensure the proceeds are used as I have stated."

Murphy awaits the Mayor's response. He will likely go with what the Mayor requests, but, if the gems are kept, he also requests assurance that their equivalent value be conveyed to Humble's Sword or their stated agent to ensure that the aforementioned goals are met - and asks for a receipt, "Which we shall guard discretely." If a gem expert be brought in to verify their value, a reasonable fee (like, 1% or less, I figure, of the value, this being official government business) might be given to the expert who certifies them.

With Mayor Bumblebottom
"That would be most appreciated, your honor," Murphy says when the Mayor of Humble's Ford mentions the 500 gp reward, "as we do not think that trouble with the Red Hills is over, and that will help us to resupply some of what we used in bringing Idafeatyu to a just end."

At the party
"BINGO! Bingo Greenbottle, you canny survivor you - and a papa, to boot! Ah, praise the heavens above!" Murphy almost dances with delight at learning this wonderful news. "We must see the wee Bertie, then, perhaps on the morrow? And the missus, of course. Ah, you have a wonderful, loving, loyal wife, you lucky hobbit, you. What say you? Might we come for second breakfast? We'll bring the food, tell your dear Lilly not to worry, it will be our treat - and you must then tell us your story. Sound fair? Oh, we must invite Eldon and Cora, too, if it's not too much trouble. Now, if it is, tell me, for, though I am anxious to learn all of what happened, I am afraid my request might, unintentionally, be a bit of a burden?"

A bit later, he overhears the phrase, 'And that wasn't my finger,' Murphy glances over to see a hooded... young halfling girl, it turns out. He does not stare, and turns his attention back to his tablemates, but - she seems somewhat familiar. Has he seen her somewhere before? Then he recalls a dream. Yes, he saw her face in a dream... he thinks, a bit puzzled at the connection. But - wait - the really small one there. Can't be.

Now, Murphy does not drink heavily, and has not been doing so, despite all the drinks proffered him. But he wonders if he needs to get some kvass. No more of that good-tasting ale tonight.

Bliss (proper header to come) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 8:08:29 AM
Bliss laughs at Alleah's joke. When he has his breath back, he grins, and says, "Okay, um, that was funny, but why did the zebra want to eat the pudding? And I don't get the finger part."

He is tiny, even for a halfling, sittiing on a pot on his chair that the serving guy was kind enough to bring out -- kind of like a booster seat. He takes a sip of cider the guy brought -- he wouldn't bring ale or wine, probably because Bliss looks too young, but that's was probably for the best. That stuff makes him way loopy.

Loopier.

Bliss is about the same size as the raven perched on the back of his chair, actually. The raven that is rolling his eyes.

Then the bird talks. "Jeezum Crow, Kid! I can't take you anywhere."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:01:42 AM
Hazel hears the crow, and approaches the newcomers. He seems very happy.
"Hello! My name is Hazel, and I heard your bird talk. I like animals, and I am interested in knowing how you teach it to talk."
He stands next to the raven.
"Or is it a magical bird? Hi "feathers"! How are you today? Want some food?"
He starts talking to the crow.
OOC: Welcome to the game guys! Thank you for coming and keep us company!

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:31:54 AM
OOC: Shel is updated. +1 BAB, + 1 Will, 1 point added to Charisma, HP 3 +2 Con modifier, skills: Diplomacy, Know. Arc., Acrobatics, Spellcraft, Spells Added: Read Magic, Scorching Ray.

Bliss (proper header to come) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:36:22 AM

Mookie cocks his head in an imitation of dumb animal and declares, "Pretty Boy! Pretty Boy! CAW! You're clever! You're clever! Pretty Boy!"

The bird hops onto the table and pecks at an imaginary crumb.

Bliss starts laughing, then composes himself and says to his familiar, sternly, "Mookie! Stop fooling around!"

The bird fixes Hazel with a steady, beady, intelligent eye. " 'Feathers' !" he says scornfully. " 'Want some food?' huh. Yeah I want some food. Go tell the cook to fry me up some worms, my good little miss. The help in here is slow as shinola."

Bliss looks shocked. "Mookie! Come on!" Then to Hazel he says, "I'm really really sorry. Um, hi. I'm Bliss, and Mookie is my familiar. This is my new friend Alleah."

Sitting down it is hard to tell, but Bliss can't be more than a foot and a half standing up. He's wearing some kind of military uniform, but no armor, with a tiny crossbow hanging from his belt.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:37:07 AM
Shel almost bumps into Hazel making her way to the talking bird. "Hi bird. I'm Shel. I've never met a magical bird before...scoot over Hazel, let me see it! I've heard a bird sing, but never talk before, of course. What do you like to talk about? Do you ever talk about the Wardd moon? Can you see it better from high in the sky?"

Those who know her would notice that the old happy Shel is back. Apparently clearing the group's name, and surviving an encounter with three big'uns has done wonders for her foul mood.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 13 -- HP 28/28 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:43:45 AM
"Ugh, please don't encourage it" Alleah says with a dramatic roll-of-her-eyes "It's hard enough getting it to stop talking".

To show no ill will, Alleah breaks a small piece off a bit of a cracker and tosses it in the air towards Mookie.

"Pull up a seat, guys." Alleah takes her feet off the nearby stool and gestures to it "Folks sure are friendly in these parts. Any reason for the festivities?"

Is it strange to have a teenager offering a stranger a seat in a tavern?

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:44:23 AM
Mookie looks scornfully at Shel. "Yeah, I talk about the moons all the time. Whenever the loonies come out to play. Sheesh, is that why they call it Crescent Valley? You all love some crescent moons? More like Valley of the Dolts, I say."

Bliss starts to smile, then looks scared as the insults come tumbling out of his bird's mouth. He hops on the table, tackles the raven, and physically holds his beak shut.

"I -- I'm sorry. He's been in a foul mood ever since we deserted. Sorry. Nice to meet you. I'm Bliss."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 1:08:25 PM
"Well, I happen to enjoy talking about the moon, chicken. I know the chefs around here...I could have them put a special "Foul talking fowl" on the menu tonight, Mr. Smarty Pants," Shel pouted as the beast hurt her feelings.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 2:43:52 PM
Alleah takes a sip from her cup and smiles. This should prove interesting...

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 3:18:24 PM
"Deserted? From where?"
Hazel tries to figure out the uniform, without luck. He grabs a seat from Shel and for himself.
"Thanks, I am Bob Danderfluff LaRue, but you can call me Hazel. And this lovely lady is Shel Breezelee Kromnite, the prettiest wizard in the valley. We are celebrating we are no longer accused of murder!"
He roar a loud laugh.
The he approaches, conspiratorially.
"And also that I am going to get married."
He smiles, not a care in the world.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 5:13:07 PM

With Shel and Hazel taking the initiative, Murphy says to whoever may be at his current table, "Excuse me, folks." He heads to the kitchen. "Hi, great job you are doing tonight. I have a request which I am certain will sound strange. Could someone dig up a dozen or so worms, then lightly fry them, and take a plate to the table with the raven? Oh, and put one barley cracker on the plate, too." He tosses them a silver piece. "That's for going off menu - and thank you."

He then heads over to the raven's table. He nods to Alleah, and waves to Bliss, then says, "Hey, Mookie. Good to see you." He takes a seat.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday June 17th, 2014 8:22:45 PM
Hazel smiles.
"So you knew this bird? I don't think I like Mookie... He needs a proper name! Eye bane! Something like that..."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 12:37:19 AM

Murphy arrives to find Bliss wrestling his familiar on a table and physically holding the raven's beak shut.

His jaw drops when he sees Murphy. "HEY! Mister Murphy! From the Yule Party! Look, Alleah is here with me, and she was in the party too! And wait a minute! Miss Shel, you were there too, remember!"

"I thought it was just a dream, but look at all of us meeting like this!"

Sending a super strong message via his familiar link, Bliss lets Mookie know that there will be no more shenanigans.

"Please everybody, can we start over? Let's don't call names! I'm sorry for Mookie, but can't we all be friends, like we were in the Yule Party dream?"

He looks up at everybody, earnestly.

Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 1:39:06 AM
Edric approaches his friends at the table of the 2 unknown halflings. "Well met. The name's Edric. Pleasure to meet you both"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:07:02 AM
"Ah, the Yule Party! That was quite a bit of fun. Sorry, I didn't place you earlier, but I was having so much fun trying to chase those cookies around that I didn't pay attention to much else. What are you two doing here?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:03:26 AM
"I think I missed that party, but of course we can be friends. And I think I like this small black fellow."
Hazel keeps looking Mookie all around.
Eye Bane, tell me, do you know tricks? I can teach you some if you want?

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:44:47 AM
"Wardd is my guide. I trust that he will deliver me where I need to go. And as it turns out, he chose to send me to a tavern" Alleah says with a smile as she raises her cup.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:48:02 AM
Updated my sheet adding:
- Ring of Protection +1
- 1 Enlarge Person potion
- 1 Cure Potion
- 1 Hat of Disguise
- Masterwork Chain Shirt Barding for Faoil
- Lance

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:50:58 AM
Hazel's comments leave Mookie's feathers ruffled, to say the least. The raven glares at his master, then GLARES at Hazel, then flies to the rafters of the establishment and perches almost out of sight.

Bliss sighs. "My new friend Hazel, please be nice. Everybody can be friendly, right?"

"Anyway, I'm sorry for saying things. Please do let's get along. Mister Murphy and Miss Shel are the first familiar faces we've seen since we got here, right Alleah? That's like, um, a good ... omen?"

The one-foot-five-inch halfling returns to his chair with the pot serving as a booster seat.

OOC: Still tweaking my PC sheet, but it is almost there.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:51:05 AM
New link to Character Sheet

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:52:58 AM
"What did I say? Sorry Mookie! I mean, I didn't want to anger him. Hey, Mookie, want me to buy you a... beer?"
He turns towards Bliss.
"Does he drinks beer?"

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:57:16 AM

Bliss responds to Shel's comment ... better late than never!

"Well, I've come a long way, From Farungia to my Aunt Pris's house to Dirt City to South Port to Plateau City. That's where I met Alleah, and it was sure nice to see someone I knew after that long trip. She was headed to Crescent Valley too, so we travelled together to get here."

Bliss looks around and his voice drops to a whisper: "I'm on a secret mission!"

To Hazel, he says, "Oh, just let him cool down. Maybe later? Thank you!"

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 11:36:25 AM

Murphy smiles. "Yes, yes, I remember all three of you. Alleah, am happy to see you again outside of the Ghost. Say, do you still have that lanyard with all sorts of things dangling from it? And, Bliss, it is a pleasure to meet up with you here in our hometown. Well, mine, and that of some of my friends. You're from Farangia? I don't know anything about Farangia, but would love to learn. Alleah - were you in Dirt City for a while? I remember you saying something about dirt.

"But I've been twice to Plateau City - once with Uncle Orby and my father about six years ago, then again a little over a year ago with my Aunt Nilli. I'm a druid, like her. We met some druids in a wooded section of the city. But I know there is much there I have not yet seen.

"Would love to hear more about that, uh, task, Bliss, but perhaps it would be better discussed in a less crowded place. Say, do you two have a place to stay? Because you're welcome to share my family's burrow while you're here in Humble's Ford. Lots of my siblings have moved out, so there's no lack of bedrooms and bed space."

He lets Mookie take time to settle down. Those feathers are ruffled enough for now.

"Oh, you asked what all the celebration is about?" Murphy says. "A few weeks back some assassins snuck in late at night and killed our beloved priestess of Flower, Sarabella Lovesong." At the mention of her name, he raises his glass of kvass, and takes a sip in her honor. "Well, we were accused of the foul deed. Hauled off to Angel Springs for further investigation - and ambushed along the way by an ogre, orcs, humans and miscreant halflings - the authorities decided that perhaps we were innocent, and gave us a chance to clear our name.

"One ogre mage, name of Idafeatyu, was headquarted at the Parley House in the Red Hills. We travelled there, met a two-headed troll whom we helped feed - and got him to leave other halflings alone. Then some of us fell into a pit, got out, ran into an old friend - Podo, a monk, persuaded an ogre to leave his watchpost for a picnic, asked another ogre for help, then killed him when he tried to kill us. Some more giants showed up." He takes another sip from his drink. "Maybe another member of our group can fill in the details after that."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 2:33:27 PM
Hazel smiles.
"After that I got in love with a divine creature and I will marry her!"
He let's a loud laugh again!
"Want to see the ring I got for her? Is that beautiful girl over there, Alouryn. "

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:19:10 PM
Hi co-DM! Kent and Steve, first let me thank you for the great game, second... which are your emails so I can sent you the Catacombs "receipt"?
Ticket #1386
************************
***SALE RECEIPT***

***Sold to Hazel***
350 - Chain Shirt Barding for a riding dog
010 - Lance (Small sized)
150 - Engagement Ring

Sub total from purchases = 510.0 gp

Total due from Hazel = 510.0 gp

***SALE RECEIPT***
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Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:29:07 PM
No problem, I think I got it! I guess Hazel can start using his new equipment now, right?

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:41:20 PM
Okay, exactly how much did each party member get from the loot take? Shel doesn't need any of the items, except maybe a healing potion. It might be time for her to look for a magic item or two, if we have enough gold.

Shel shoes the nasty bird away that hurt her feelings. She was glad to see it fly up to the rafters. "Bliss, tell me more about your secret mission," Shel says in between a cross between a squeal and a whisper, trying to keep her voice down, but being louder than she probably should have. A mystery would be a wonderful thing for Shel to focus on for a bit.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:43:54 PM
We each got 492 gp

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+13=23 ;
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:49:11 PM
Bliss looks around for eavesdroppers, obviously relishing the subterfuge. Perception 23.

"It's so secret, even *I* don't know what it is!" he whispers to Shel. "Alls I know is Lord Gargul wants me to come out here and then we'll see! He's my witch patron, you know."

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:53:40 PM
Alleah tries not to eye Hazel with obvious suspicion. "Did he just say they are no longer accused of murder? Because they're innocent? Because no one will testify against them? Not enough evidence? I knew I should have prepared a detect evil spell today!"

"Congratulations my friend. Since you still have the ring, would I be right in guessing you haven't propositioned her yet?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:58:08 PM
OOC: Alouryn https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3remN6x6UdMcjQ2VzdUN2NvVnM/edit?usp=sharing
Engagement Ring: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3remN6x6UdMMERMUlgwTkd2Z1U/edit?usp=sharing

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 8:01:09 PM
"Well, I proposed to her in the heat of the victory of our last battle, with that Idefeatyou Ogre. But I just got the ring with the reward they gave us from nailing him! I need to give it out to her, but I need to find a good time. Maybe we need to go find another Ogre Mage to fix!"
He keeps laughing at his own jokes.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 11:20:48 PM

Murphy laughs along with Hazel. "Well, I can tell that Hazel's mind is focused on one thing. So, I'll fill in the missing gaps.

"So, it turns out the ogre we beat at Parley House was the brother of one of the two giants who came out. We spoke with them - and figured the tatooed fellow was Idafeatyu. He restrained the ogre, and listened to us for a while. We talked back and forth. After a bit, the brother ogre attacked me. Idafeatyu called down fire from the sky, and turned him to ashes. He said he did not like disobedience.

"This gave us some gauge of his power. The conversation ensued, but the long and short of it is, he admitted that the people who killed Sarabella were his, and that he approved of the plan, encouraged them to do it. Now, someone else," and here his voice drops, and he says, "we figure it's someone here in the valley - and have our suspicions, but are not yet certain - someone else actually asked for her to be killed, and was pleased that the act was pinned on us. He sent a pouch full of gems in payment to Idafeatyu for success in the killing for hire." He appears sad for a moment, and looks down at the table.

"Sarabella Lovesong is one of the best people any of us know, or have known. That such a wicked act could be carried out in our own village is a travesty."

Despite his sorrow, Murphy orders a large plate of boiled turnips with onions and carrots and garlic. "Idafeayu offered to hire us for his work. We refused, and he attacked me - so, we took him down." He takes a last drink from his glass of kvass, and signals for another one. His face, somewhat darkened, begins to lighten considerably. "Then Hazel proposed to Alouryn - and she didn't say yes, and didn't say no - but, I think we could all sense her desire to say 'yes' on her face. But she asked for a chance to pray to Flower, and asked if he would wait." He laughs. "He'll wait!"

Then he added, almost as an afterthought, "Oh, Shel said she thought the giant had gone invisible, then I tripped over his body. We pulled away his great sword and huge club, then we burnt Idafeatyu to a crisp - because ogre magi can regenerate. Podo left to go out on his own, and we came back - Angel Springs first - where the officials recognized and declared our innocence, and then home here to Humble's Ford."

The towhead halfling scratches his head. "Why do they always swing their clubs at me first?"

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday June 18th, 2014 11:27:46 PM

"And, Bliss, that is amazing to hear. I'll be curious to learn, if I am allowed to, the nature of the secret, too. Here, try these turnips."

Seeing that another plate arrived along with the turnips, he says, "Mookie, your fried worms are ready. And some sort of cracker. And a sprig of parsley. I don't know if you like parsley. Come on down, if you want to tuck in."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday June 19th, 2014 6:47:19 AM
Bliss looks at the ring and admires it. "Hazel, that's beautiful! Wow! I hope she says yes!"

He listens to Murphy's story with rapt wonder.

"Wowsy, you guys have had great adventures! We met a giant once, but he was a friendly circus giant. We fought were-rats that one time, except not all of them were real were-rats, they were rat men. And dire rats. I slept some of those. Well, one. Did you really just talk to the ogre? You must be great at talking, like Lindy. Once I talked to some bad guys, but they ended up almost killing me, so now I just shut up and lay low with my bah."

You note that every minute or so, Bliss says, "excuse me," and casts a spell on himself. He does it often enough that anyone with a modicum of spellcraft will eventually catch on ... he's casting Reduce Person.

After a decent interval, Mookie flies down and deigns to tuck into the chow. He remains uncharacteristically silent.

Bliss, still telling his adventuring history in his disjointed fashion, mumbles around a mouthful of turnips, "... and we fought gnolls and we won a contest and solved a mystery. That's it really."

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday June 19th, 2014 7:29:37 AM

"A friendly giant? We have one living in Hovel, over to the west side of Crescent Valley. Everyone calls him 'Lomar, the friendly ogre,' - he is half ogre mage, but not a whit wicked. They use his strength on big projects, and digging, and such. He is a bard of drum, too. Maybe you can meet him some day. There's a song about him, too," Murphy mentions.

"Oo - were-rats. We fought dire rats, but were worried about some of them maybe being were-rats. Some of them had thunderstones inside of them, which is unusual, I think. Gnolls? What kind of contest did you win? And what sort of mystery did you figure out?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 
Thursday June 19th, 2014 10:11:34 AM
"Yes, we did all that too!" - says Hazel after Murphy ends the narration - "Aluouryn will say yes, no doubt about it, but she needs time after all we have been through! But I will wait, for as long as she want."
He raises his glass.
"For waiting!"
He sits after his toast.
"And I need to start saving... weddings can be very expensive. I want a great wedding for her. And a dress. Shel, do you know about dresses? Or do the girls take care of that? I don't know anything about wedding dresses."

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