Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Sunday October 5th, 2014 10:29:01 AM
Ooc: That bread sounds delicious.
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Monday October 6th, 2014 5:20:19 PM
OoC Still waiting
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday October 6th, 2014 6:35:19 PM
OOC: I bought a new tub of jelly beans today. And yes, I do buy my jelly beans by the tub. What's wrong with that?
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Monday October 6th, 2014 7:37:53 PM
Ooc: As long as you dont eat jelly beans while in the tub.
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Monday October 6th, 2014 10:54:24 PM
ooc: I ate all my bread :(
Lord Mederick - The Mayor - DEAD Tuesday October 7th, 2014 11:03:53 AM OOC: As we are Masterless for the moment, I say we are to advance the action by ourselves, and also I think the Mayor has serve his purpose., so I hope you are ok with this. The mayor goes to a chair, sits there, and mumbles. "You are all idiots! You are all doomed without me!" He closes his eyes and expires his last breadth. OOC: So the Captain can go an move forward. I'll hang around to see how this ends...
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday October 7th, 2014 4:51:33 PM
OOC: Gersemi and Kirill are waiting to see if there is anything that they hear from where they are, to see if they have a reason to return to the others. Well, actually, since Kirill is convinced that there's no wagon in the monastery, and Gersemi's woodchuck is lost, he's considering heading back....
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Wednesday October 8th, 2014 1:01:12 PM
Kirill scratches his rear end.
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Wednesday October 8th, 2014 8:11:43 PM
OoC
Will post tomorrow on my own if hear nothing from DM and lol at the scratching butt
Matt C (DM) - 10:45 p.m. Thursday October 9th, 2014 12:42:17 PM OOC: All, I'm sorry for the long absence. My internet stopped working, and it turned out I needed all new equipment, which necessitated waiting for a visit from the Verizon tech, which meant waiting days and days until they could grace me with their presence. Everything is online again.
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: { Your men have everything ready, including your own goods on top. There is a gate to the town, closed with guards manning the walls.}
Mederick and Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { In a fit of rage, Talfryn takes out his sword and swipes it at the Mayor! His blow connects, leaving a bloody gash across Mederick's stomach, threatening to spill his intestines out onto the floor.
Mederick screams at the wound and yells for the guards. Talfryn presses the attack, getting in another swipe, nearly taking the Mayor's arm off at the elbow. Mederick, you are down 13 HP
Two guards come rushing in from outside, swords drawn, then stare slack-jawed at the scene. "Cap'n? What . . . what's going on, sir? What . . . Mr. Mayor!?" One guard rushes to the mayor, while the other takes another step toward Talfryn. "Sir, please, just put the sword down and we'll figure this out."}
Gersemi and Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Gersemi is becoming quite annoyed at the secrets and plots seemingly everywhere around town. While she complains, the two of you hear a rustling sound, then someone clears his throat. "Ahem . . . Um . . . May I ask . . .what are you doing here?" You see a young acolyte who was just happened upon you. He looks ready to run for his life, and he edges away slightly even as he speaks to you.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor - 13/39 Thursday October 9th, 2014 1:31:55 PM
Captain Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: {The Mayor, slack jawed and white as paper points, with his only remaining arm, towards the Captain: "Help me! He stole the tribute!"}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Thursday October 9th, 2014 3:03:58 PM
ooc: Were any suspects associated with the temple /acolyte ? I cannot remember.
Rolanda the priestess, NPC
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+8=11 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday October 9th, 2014 4:14:01 PM
Dm and mayor Highlight to display spoiler: {Now at the hight of my rage I swing again at the mayor hoping to finish him off ( attack roll 11 damage 6) I yell as I am attacking" For my family and the town! It is time to be free!}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Thursday October 9th, 2014 5:47:12 PM
Kirill looks over at Gersemi, and then back to the acolyte. He says, "You there! Have you seen any wagons come through this area recently?"
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Friday October 10th, 2014 10:18:06 AM
Kirill squints and says, "Did you hear me, boy?"
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Sunday October 12th, 2014 2:21:39 PM
OoC Checking in
Lord Mederick - The Mayor - 13/39 Monday October 13th, 2014 9:54:02 AM
Captain Talfryn and the DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {The Mayor keeps bleeding from his arm stump, waiting for help, or dead, to arrive. :P}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday October 13th, 2014 5:22:11 PM
"Hey boy! Is ya deef?" ;)
Matt C (DM) - 11:30 p.m. d20+5=21 ; Monday October 13th, 2014 5:52:14 PM
Kirill and Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: { "N-n-no . . . wagons? No, um, sir. Maybe . . . maybe you should talk to the priestess? I can bring you to her." He looks quite eager to get away, inside of the temple, and he starts walking, beckoning you to follow.}
Mederick and Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: {Talfryn readies another swing at the mayor, and one of the guards yells, "Cap'n, no!" The guard jumps at Talfryn,, wrapping his arms around the captain and attempting to bring him to the floor. CMB roll 21 vs Talfryn's CMD of 19. Talfryn can take an attack of opportunity against the guard he if chooses. Meanwhile, the Mayor clutches his stomach and screams for Talfryn to be arrested. The other guard, finally springing to action, pushes the mayor back and away from the fray.}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {You are with your men and the heavily-laden wagon, ready to make your next move.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor - 13/39 Monday October 13th, 2014 7:07:44 PM
Captain Talfryn and the DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {"I need help! Bring the priestess, quick! Detain the Captain! He is mad, he stole the tribute! Help!"}
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) d20+12=17 ; d20+12=29 ; Monday October 13th, 2014 10:00:05 PM
Aldo to the DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Aldo reaches into his coin purse and counts out about a hundred coins. He hops up in the front of the the caravan and makes his way to the gates with the others.
17 Local Knowledge to spot a guard he knows isn't the most Lawful
" Ahh... good to see you again. I have a bit of a problem, with the quarantine I cannot get my shipments out of town, and need to get them on the road. This situation is about to blow over anyway, so I see no harm in letting me head out first. Plus my friends here, can cover any inconvenience it might cause." Aldo says as he hands the coin purse to the man.
Bluff 29 }
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday October 14th, 2014 1:05:38 AM
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {I recall that the priestess was one of our suspects and nod to Kirill. Unless you see see a cart about I think the priestess is our best bet. I wait just long enough to see Kirill's reaction. If he follows I go with the acolyte. }
Matt C (DM) - 11:30 p.m. d20+12=21 ; d20+16=23 ; Tuesday October 14th, 2014 7:12:05 PM
Talfryn and Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { The guard protecting the mayor examines Mederick's wounds, and yells for help. "I can't leave you alone, Your Excellency!" he says. "As soon as someone shows up, we'll go for a priest, just sit back and try to be still." He keeps yelling for more guards.
The other guard does his best to hold Talfryn back, wrapping the Captain's arms up and struggling to hold on. Talfryn, if you take any actions against the grapple, let me know}
Kirill and Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {The acolyte brings you inside and whispers to another young acolyte, who goes running off into the back of the temple, through a door behind the chapel. A few short moments later, Rolanda emerges, clearly annoyed. "Yes? What is it? I'm trying to prepare my people for the disaster we're about the face. Preparing medicines, surgery supplies, I don't have much time gentlemen."}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {You hop up on the wagon and head for the gates. You don't pass anyone in the streets, and arrive at the gate in short order. "Halt!" calls out a guard. He approaches with his partner and looks everything over. Hearing your words, he looks to his partner, and both seem unsure what to do. "Well, Master Withershott, it's just that . . . well we have orders not to let anyone in or out. We aren't supposed to open this gate for anything without the Cap'n's say-so." His eyes widen at the sight of the purse, and he and his companion eye each other. Is that greed in their eyes? Maybe so . . . .
I rolled against the bluff check. I gave you a -10 penalty since the lie is unlikely, and you still won. I also rolled a diplomacy roll for you, got a 23. The DC would be 15, so the roll is enough to move his attitude from indifferent to helpful.
The guards whisper to each other for a moment, then the first one comes back. "Sir, ah . . . well, I understand the need here, and I know it can't hurt to let a few folks out, especially those what can't fight real well. Beggin' your pardon of course, sir." He pockets the coin purse and thanks you profusely while his companion eyes it. He heads over to the gate and works the gear mechanism, and a moment later the gate starts to creak open. Just as it finishes opening, you hear shouting from the wall above. "Close the gate!!!! What are you doing you damned fools?!?!" You can see a few more soldiers running for the stairs that lead from the wall down to the street. You find yourself sitting on your wagon in front of the open gate, your men piled on the top, and the two soldiers looking around, unsure how to act.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday October 14th, 2014 9:19:03 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {Kirill nods to the priestess and gestures towards Gersemi, indicating he might speak to her first.}
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Tuesday October 14th, 2014 10:10:27 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { "Thank you kindly sirs. The captain was at rhe inn last I saw getting some drinks. Get some yourself fellas." The halfing says as he snaps his horse with the reins and heads through the gates. He reaches into his bag and gets some more coins throwing them by the base of the steps in hopes to stop the guards coming down or even these guards going to pick up and get in their way.
No stopping for anything.
}
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+7=22 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+1=12 ; Wednesday October 15th, 2014 8:21:46 AM
Dm and mayor Highlight to display spoiler: { I try to break free and stand up (roll of 15+7 hope that was right) "" let go of me now! We need t get the defences ready it is time to fight the mayor has killed my family and we need to free of this deal. We are free people and need to take that back. No one to leave and everyone must help with the defence of the city. We will fight for our freedom now! It is time to take our town back."}
Intimidate roll 27 Diplomacy roll 12
Lord Mederick - The Mayor - 13/39 Wednesday October 15th, 2014 11:40:48 AM
The mayor, pale as a sheet, sits. "Don't let the captain loose. He is mad! He has doomed us all!"
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Wednesday October 15th, 2014 12:13:01 PM
Kirill nods and smiles at the nice lady.
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Wednesday October 15th, 2014 2:11:40 PM
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {I look at the priestess and then back at Kirill. Is this the one that escaped? If it is not I will explain the situation to her, how I was led here, and who / what we are looking for. [b]Have you seen anyone matching that description, or perhaps a large wagon gettning ready to leave town?}
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+9=17 ; d20+1=14 ; Wednesday October 15th, 2014 4:59:33 PM
Dm and mayor Highlight to display spoiler: { I turn to the guards in the room "Are you with me or not? It is the time to decide. Fright for our and your freedom or be a slave to this man and his deal with the devils!"
To the mayor "I am done with you and your dealings it is time to be free people!"
To anyone in the room [b]" Gather everyone, prepare the defenses it is time to fight![/]b]
------ Intimidate roll 19 Diplomacy roll 14 }
Matt C (DM) - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday October 15th, 2014 6:12:51 PM
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {The guards are moving quickly down the stairs, and you decide haste is the course of action. Snapping the reins hard, you set the horses galloping. Cackling with glee, you toss some coins in the air as you head out of the gate. A moment later, a few of the guards must realize something is amiss, and you hear a few arrows being fired. A few stick into the goods on your wagon, and unfortunately one of your men takes an arrow in the back and falls from the wagon, though it doesn't stop your mad escape. I'd assume Aldo wouldn't care in the least
Soon enough, you find yourself on the road into the wilderness, well away from town. It's likely you'll never be able to return, though given the value of the goods in your wagon, that doesn't seem like much of a problem. You'll have some issues selling the goods safely and without questions, but it wouldn't be fun any other way! Just thinking about the hobgoblins storming the walls of that gods-forsaken town makes you smile as you head off to your destiny.
congratulations! Don't post anything in LnB until I finish the module and announce it. Give me a day or two to wrap things up, but you'll see my post in LnB soon!}
Gersemi and Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Rolanda rolls her eyes. "No, I still haven't seen anything, despite being asked far too many times." You explain what brought you to the temple, and her eyes go wide, flickering with anger. "You mean you tracked a thief to my temple? Show me where!"
You show her the window. "This is next to my quarters! Come with me!" She rushes off to her quarters. You find the door unlocked, much to her chagrin. She goes into the room and looks around. "My journal! My journal was on my desk and it's missing! What do you know of this, fools?"
Before you can answer, an acolyte bursts into the room. "Rolanda!" he exclaims, out of breath. "The mayor has been stabbed. They say it was Captain Talfryn! He need help, he's dying!" Without further ado, Rolanda runs out of the room and heads for the guardhouse at full speed. Having nothing else to do, you follow her.}
Mederick and Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: {Talfryn busts free of the guard's hold and tries to rally the troops. A few more guards burst into the room. One, seeing the mayor bleeding, runs out again. The other guards look back and forth, clearly not knowing what to do. The original guard stands between Talfryn and Mederick. "Sir, we'll figure this out. You know we're all behind you."
Turning to the Mayor, the guard says, "Your Excellency, we're going to get you taken care of. Cap'n won't lay a hand on you again, but if I find you've truly killed his family, you'll not escape my wrath. Guards! Secure the area!"
Several long moments go by, then a guard runs back in, trailing Rolanda, Kirill and Gersemi.}
Entering the guardhouse, Rolanda, Kirill and Gersemi find a strange scene: Mederick is laying on the floor, bleeding profusely. Talfryn is cornered by a guard, his sword coated in blood. The other guards, 5 in all, are standing between the mayor and the captain, arguing about what to do. "The mayor killed his family!" one cries. "We don't know that!" says another.
While the guards continue arguing, Rolanda pushes past the guards and kneels by Mederick. She begins binding his wounds.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Thursday October 16th, 2014 9:42:51 AM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Aldo motions to one of his men to come closer, and tells the man to ride to the cottage and release the woman and child. While releasing them make sure to say the mayor sends his regards. }
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