James Dietz CoDM Tuesday February 17th, 2015 10:53:54 PM
Staying late at the Squids Ink .... Peza enjoys the party .. eating , drinking her fill .... all the while making new friends of the locals .....
Gerox feels a new power and knowledge filling him and turns into a large eagle. He spreads his wings and flaps them experimentally before launching himself into the air, climbing above the city in slow lazy circles. When he gets up to 1000 feet he sees there are still tents, but they are set up on the outskirts of the city. The city itself is mostly complete, with new buildings being erected around the outside of what he recalls to be the planned city of Rum. To the East and West are cheap and hastily constructed dwellings for the new influx of people whereas those to the North are more lavishly built and clearly being constructed for those with money.
Approaching Caisy, Tuesday. After explaining the situation to her he slips 20 gold pieces and some silver into ones of her palms. When she realizes that it was damaged in the rescue of the children, and that Tuesday is not only repairing the cart, but giving her enough extra to expedite the process so it can be done in a day, any anger that might have been there subsides. To top things off, the silver is enough to buy all her remaining bread and allow her to enjoy the rest of the night guilt free. I...I don't believe this. Thank you! Come by any time, and have a loaf on me. You eat on the house!
Barratore stays at the Squid's Ink until drinking and drinking. He has lost count of how many beers he has had, but the inky black sky tells him it is till many hours to morning.
Brom listens to the cleric. He understands what she was trying to do, but it doesn't change the fact, in Brom's mind, the people of the city had become darker.
Edson sneaks into the inn through a separate entrance, trying to stay away from the party and his friends. There he finds two small chests containing 18,000gp, his reward for returning Cinnaminsen and an additional bonus from "The City of Rum" for "Services Rendered To The Community" signed Hellsha (all player will find similar chests in their room. For those that have not kept track of your gold, you should not be at lvl 10 WLB ie. 62,000gp total). Going up to his room he crawls into bed and falls into a deep sleep. Many hours later he awakes to darkness and stares out the window. It is still night, but the street is full and the people are still drinking and partying...yet he find himself fully refreshed...
Gerox, flying over the city suddenly comes to the strange realization that he spent many hours studying and prepared a new spell, but it is still deepest night out...
Tuesday Barratore and Brom continue drinking, growing ever more tired and fatigued. Far more tired than they should be, considering the sun has not begun to show itself yet...
Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Your level of fatigue (or rest) is not in line with the current time of night.} Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The sky is unusually dark for this time of night.} Perception 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Something is very wrong. Very wrong. The sun should have risen high into the sky by now.}
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon d20+8=16 ; Tuesday February 17th, 2015 11:14:18 PM
As the evening winds down Peza finnaly heads to bed ... finding her room at the Squids Ink .... stumbling over the chests left by Hellsha .... a little stunned at their generous gift .... the raven haired peeks out the window before crawling under the covers
pereception check d20+8=16
hmm must be a moonless night murmers Peza to herself at the deeper darkness outside her window
James Dietz CoDM Tuesday February 17th, 2015 11:29:33 PM
ooc: To clarify, the gold includes the money from the Sinir family, Hogral, the bounty offered by the Elite Guarfor Cabal Nocturn, and a bonus from Hellsha/Rum
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=10 ; Wednesday February 18th, 2015 10:45:42 AM
If there are still people about the Squid, then Barratore stays. When the party at the Squid winds down, he heads for home. The fighter notices little as he makes his way home and does not register the chests at all as he quickly removes his armor, drops his sword and scabbard to the floor and falls into bed.
Sometime later he wakes, makes his way to a water basin and splashes himself more fully alert. He glances at the chests, grabs a few coins and heads to breakfast. He'll figure out what is in them later. Barratore looks for coffee, bread and Peza.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+30=44 ; Wednesday February 18th, 2015 1:30:23 PM
(ooc: Tuesday stopped drinking pretty much after his first cup, he learned that lesson long ago)
Walking home munching on a loaf of Caisy's delicious bread, Tuesday ponders the evening's events and watches partiers whooping it up. He finds an unexpectedly nice deposit from the city et al. in his secure delivery door as he gets home and places it in his safe, mentally tallying up his fortune. He then sits down to the satisfaction of keeping up on his business paperwork, finishes and goes to bed in time to get two hours rest before rising at his habitual hour before dawn to pray. He is quite surprised to note that the sun does not brighten the sky as he finishes his meditations, however, and looks at the sky in unsettled consternation.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=23 ; Wednesday February 18th, 2015 1:43:46 PM
Brom starts to wind down. Man, it's been a long night. He thinks as he gets up and heads out. Out on the street, Brom looks around. Something doesn't seem right. He looks to the east...the sun should be coming up. This can't be good.
Brom heads back to the WLA.
Back at the WLA he locates anyone awake. He runs into Barratore. "Somethin's wrong. Sun should be up by now, ya think?"
Perception DC 23
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+15=17 ; Wednesday February 18th, 2015 10:07:18 PM
Gerox starts getting tired and notices that the night is lasting a long time but isn't very concerned about it, having lost track of time as he enjoys the new sensation of flying. He will swoop down in a dive and scream an eagle's scream of joy as he plummets. He will flare out and land on his (the Inn's) roof and transform back into a gnome. He will head down to his room and be surprised by the gold. "Nice" he thinks. I will have to think on some cool magic to buy with it.
He settles into his bed and quickly drifts off to sleep
Perception 17
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Wednesday February 18th, 2015 10:41:57 PM
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James Dietz CoDM d100=59 ; Wednesday February 18th, 2015 10:55:19 PM
As the evening winds down Peza finnaly heads to bed ... finding her room at the Squids Ink .... stumbling over the chests left by Hellsha .... a little stunned at their generous gift .... the raven haired peeks out the window before crawling under the covers
Barratore stays. When the party at the Squid winds down, he heads for home. The fighter notices little as he makes his way home and does not register the chests at all as he quickly removes his armor, drops his sword and scabbard to the floor and falls into bed.
Tuesday walks home munching on a loaf of Caisy's delicious bread, pondering the evening's events and watches partiers whooping it up. He finds an unexpectedly nice deposit from the city et al. in his secure delivery door as he gets home and places it in his safe, mentally tallying up his fortune. He is quite surprised to note that the sun does not brighten the sky as he finishes his meditations, however, and looks at the sky in unsettled consternation.
Brom starts to wind down. Man, it's been a long night. He thinks as he gets up and heads out. Out on the street, Brom looks around. Something doesn't seem right. He looks to the east...the sun should be coming up. This can't be good.
Gerox starts getting tired and notices that the night is lasting a long time but isn't very concerned about it, having lost track of time as he enjoys the new sensation of flying. He will swoop down in a dive and scream an eagle's scream of joy as he plummets. He lands on the Inn's roof and transform back into a gnome before heading down to his room and drifting off to sleep.
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As the darkness presses on you roll around fitfully in your beds, untired and unable to fall back asleep. One by one you wake up. Some of you prepare spells while others head down for a late night snack. Suddenly Brom returns, "Somethin's wrong. Sun should be up by now, ya think?" At first it seems ridiculous, but the more you think about it the harder it is to dismiss.
As you discuss the matter Gerox and Tuesday come downstairs, their meditations and spell preparations complete. Religion and the arcane tell them that this would not be possible if 24 hours had not passed since their last preparing, which means the sun should have risen by now.
Outside the city has retreated into a spectral silence, an unspoken fear settling over the city. The flowers remain retreated into themselves and even the animals that have awaken move about in unnatural silence. Although dim torchlight still bathes the streets, it casts eerie flittering shadows that dance about the cobblestones and does little to keep back the unnatural darkness that blocks out any hint of the sun.
As you sit together down stairs you realize the truth of Brom's words. Something is wrong. Very wrong.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+17=20 ; Thursday February 19th, 2015 7:51:33 AM
Edson counts his money trying to take his mind off the endless night. After a few failed attempts he heads downstairs with the others. Broms' words are uneasying..
Edson doesn't say anythi g and heads towards the door.
"Nightime is the time of the thief..." he says as he ope s the door and looks out. Perception 20
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+4=15 ; d20+5=13 ; Thursday February 19th, 2015 9:46:03 AM
Barratore blinks at Brom a couple times as what he says slowly registers. Standing he walks outside to take in the scene. "This is not good." He says to no one in particular. Walking back inside to join the rest
"We might not have stopped everything last night. Or we really cheesed off the Billypoop the unholy one"
Barratore picks his coffee up, "This smells of evil gods to me." And with that he looks at Tuesday and then to Peza
"Docks feel like the. Right place to go."
Survival 15 Perception 13
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Thursday February 19th, 2015 2:19:34 PM
Gerox gulps at Barratore's words remembering his valiant stand and announcing himself to the whole world with his fireball display. He stands up and readies himself to go over to the docks.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) Thursday February 19th, 2015 2:52:20 PM
Reaching out with his mind, Tuesday touches base with his mentor and senior business partner Grizzlefix, a regular practice but made more urgent by the matters at hand today. (sending) Highlight to display spoiler: {"Greetings, Grizzlefix. Rum magic darkness, evil god Biloopl infiltrating. Political juice available? Living spell control or production knowledge? Trade Network request: wholesale quote merciful weapons."} (ooc: Tuesday is part of the snapdragon trading company, which consists of a large network of merchants and traders, many of whom are venturers, connected by sending relays, crystal balls, and other methods of communication. Grizzlefix will be able to relay Tuesday's network requests far and wide.)
Tuesday decides to meet up with the group at their inn, to see what they make of the darkened skies. He arrives as Barratore is looking into his coffee and saying it smells of evil gods. He jests and then gets more serious "I guess I'll have some tea instead, then. But I agree, this must be investigated. Does anyone have more information from last night? Gerox, you spoke with the judge, right?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=17 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+10=20 ; Thursday February 19th, 2015 6:18:07 PM
Brom follows Barratore outside. "No, no it's not. And I was just wishing for a vacation...so much for that."
The barbarian sits down with the group as they discuss his revelation. "Great, a guppy god's pissed off, and now we gotta deal with it." He orders some food and drink, coffee and ale.
"So let's get our heads on straight, gear up, an head ta the docks."
Perception DC 17; Knowledge (Nature) DC 6; Survival DC 20
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Thursday February 19th, 2015 7:39:13 PM
Unable to fall asleep .... the unnatural darkness makes her uneasy .... making her way down from her rom she joins the others that have gathered
"Something is strange indeed ..... i agrre with Baratore we need to head to the docks ... that is where the punishment or was it a sacrifice to be carried out .... at least its a starting point " :
James Dietz CoDM Friday February 20th, 2015 12:08:09 AM
Broms' words leave Edson are uneasy. Not saying anything and heads towards the door. "Nightime is the time of the thief..." he says as he opens the door and looks out.
Barratore blinks at Brom a couple times as what he says slowly registers. Standing, he walks outside to take in the scene. "This is not good." He says to no one in particular. Walking back inside to join the rest. "We might not have stopped everything last night. Or we really cheesed off the Billypoop the unholy one" Barratore picks his coffee up, "This smells of evil gods to me." And with that he looks at Tuesday and then to Peza. "Docks feel like the. Right place to go."
Gerox gulps at Barratore's words, remembering his valiant stand and announcing himself to the whole world with his fireball display. He stands up and readies himself to go over to the docks.
Tuesday reaches out with his mind and touches base with his mentor and senior business partner Grizzlefix, a regular practice, but made more urgent by the matters at hand today.
Tuesday listens to Barratore saying this smells of evil gods. He jests and then gets more serious "I guess I'll have some tea instead, then. But I agree, this must be investigated. Does anyone have more information from last night? Gerox, you spoke with the judge, right?"
Brom follows Barratore outside. "No, no it's not. And I was just wishing for a vacation...so much for that." The barbarian sits down with the group as they discuss his revelation. "Great, a guppy god's pissed off, and now we gotta deal with it." He orders some food and drink, coffee and ale. "So let's get our heads on straight, gear up, an head ta the docks."
Peza finds herself unable to fall asleep .... the unnatural darkness makes her uneasy .... making her way down from her rom she joins the others that have gathered . "Something is strange indeed ..... i agree with Baratore we need to head to the docks ... that is where the punishment or was it a sacrifice to be carried out .... at least its a starting point "
Slowly you make your way to the docks. In your minds you know I is just as dark as when you left them, but somehow the unnaturalness if this extended night sets your hair to standing on end and everything seems wrong. Plants are already beginning to wilt. The normal night sounds of crickets and frogs have ceased, but most disturbing are three stray dogs you pass. The appear to be walking in a line, single file. At one point they all stop and turn their heads in unison to stare at you before running off.
After a long walk in the torchlit darkness you finally arrive at the harbor. Looking around you see several ashen fire pits. Bits of shrimp shells litter the streets and the air is filled with the smell of smoke and spilled beer. In the distance you can see the Squid's Ink tavern, which is still open.
No evil is immediately apparent, but as you approach and ponder your next move you suddenly remember Salty's drunken rambling...These times are grievous. The whole world is in turmoil because it has become worse than at the time of the deluge! Everything is in suspense, like a thread; when this thread breaks, the justice of the gods will fall like a thunderbolt and will complete its terrible course of purification.
That memory causes Brom to recall something Harper told him...To sacrifice the innocent like that.... it's a bad omen, ya know. Not just in religious affairs and dark rituals Knowledge Local 15Highlight to display spoiler: { You suddenly remember that in the vampire's mansion there was a strange poem you has presumed was written by the departed.
I lived a life of theft and lies Was a man of great despise I paid the debt such men must pay My death to be a great display Imagine then their great surprise When in the darkness I did rise[i]}
If you succeeded in the previous knowledge check Knowledge Local 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You also remember that you found a letter with the poem stating [i]As you are aware, we have suffered several setbacks recently and have a few problems that need to be dealt with. The men we hired were unable to prevent the minotaur captain from reaching the island, forcing us to change our plans. The cow is no longer a hindrance and is to be left alone, but make sure her "League Adventurers" will not interfere in our plans again.
We also need you to locate a man named Jacaret and make sure he does not reveal his plans. He is a tall fixer identifiable by his silver cloak containing the symbol of Alemi, three overlapping silver circles contained within a third circle.
S.G.}
ooc: Tuesday, can you tell me if the Snapdragon Trading Co is RP for your background, or is this part of the Venturer Class that I am missing?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 Friday February 20th, 2015 11:05:01 AM
Edson doesn't recall the poem or letter, but the whole situation just reeks of being off and evil. He moves towards the Inn to see if anyone is still there, perhaps seeing something before they arrived.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+14=19 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+27=47 ; Friday February 20th, 2015 11:37:01 AM "I remember reading about a poem and letter that you all recovered after defeating a vampire, maybe you've been contending with the forces behind this darkness for some time already?"
Tuesday tries to think if he knows of a fixer named Jacaret.
(local knowledge: 24 to get information pertaining to Jacaret)
(ooc: Both! Venturers have the sect class feature, and the Snapdragon trading company is the sect of Venturers to which Tuesday belongs. He is letting Grizzlefix know to put the word out to the network that he's looking for quotes on wholesale quantities of merciful weapons (so that he can pitch their use by the elite guard to the city council and be able to submit a bid.) This could be considered a use of the wholesaler Venturer ability to gain access to sources/markets, but I figured the way he's using it right now is pretty RP-based so I hadn't rolled. In case you'd like me to, I made a profession: merchant check in order to use the ability and got a 47 (nat 20))
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+5=23 ; d20+5=16 ; Friday February 20th, 2015 3:51:16 PM
Gerox turns to Tuesday and says, "The Judge basically clammed up when the pressure was off. I was tempted to roast him a little but thought better of it. It seems the Judge was a new recruit and didn't really know to much about the organization yet. I think we frightened him off it but he will bear watching in the future."
Gerox walks along and then snaps his fingers, and says, "Do you remember that poem we found in the vampire's house. It sort of predicted this. I think we might be dealing with a larger long term plan. Remember the poem?
I lived a life of theft and lies Was a man of great despise I paid the debt such men must pay My death to be a great display Imagine then their great surprise When in the darkness I did rise[i]}
I wonder if this could be a reference to the Unholy One. Maybe it wasn't the vampire but something else.
There was also a letter to go along with it. What did it say? Let me try and remember.
[i]As you are aware, we have suffered several setbacks recently and have a few problems that need to be dealt with. The men we hired were unable to prevent the minotaur captain from reaching the island, forcing us to change our plans. The cow is no longer a hindrance and is to be left alone, but make sure her "League Adventurers" will not interfere in our plans again.
We also need you to locate a man named Jacaret and make sure he does not reveal his plans. He is a tall fixer identifiable by his silver cloak containing the symbol of Alemi, three overlapping silver circles contained within a third circle.
S.G.}
We might want to find this Jacaret. He might know something.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=32 ; Friday February 20th, 2015 3:57:10 PM
ooc: Cannot make knowledge above 10 untrained. I hope you were not relying on Brom to make the poem connection.
"Night-time not fer just thieves. Fought enough o'em ta know." He responds to Edson's previous statement. And no sooner does he say that, Shiner mentions the vampires. "Yup."
Brom takes out a block of tobacco and cuts a piece while thinking of recent events. "Huh..." He says at all the talk about a poem.
Harper's words strike harder than a giant's club. "I'm gonna go find Harper." He says sticking a wad in his mouth. "I think the Gargul cleric may know something 'bout this sign. He mention somethin' 'bout signs, dark rituals and stuff like that. Time for him to tell more."
Brom will move off towards the temples.
Perception DC 32
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; Friday February 20th, 2015 6:49:41 PM
Barratore looks about, seemed most them had a plan of actin of some kind and they all sounded good and they all involved finding someone. Something Barratore was not good at. Two of the people were clerics and thus the temple district was a good starting point. "So we're splitting up into teams?" He looks to Peza to divide the group and then moves smartly out with whatever group he is assigned into.
Perception 20
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Friday February 20th, 2015 8:27:27 PM
Listening as the infomation is shared ..... Peza thinks of their options .....
"It would be faster if we split up .... i think time is of the essence .... so Edson ,Gerox ... you join Brom in finding Harper ... the Cleric of Gargul ..... while Barratore , Tuesday amd myself will look for Jacaret "
Peza then heads towards the temple of Alemi with Barratore and Tuesday
James Dietz CoDM Saturday February 21st, 2015 1:10:13 AM
Edson doesn't recall the poem or letter, but the whole situation just reeks of being off and evil. He moves towards the Inn to see if anyone is still there, perhaps seeing something before they arrived.
Tuesday recalls reading about a poem after the league adventurer's defeated a vampire, perhaps in log the group keep somewhere. He tries to think if he knows of a fixer named Jacaret, and recalls his contacts mentioning that names in the past. Jacaret created much of the finer architecture in the city, and that meant fine materials and furnishings for those building. Tuesday suddenly gets a response from Grizzlefix. Highlight to display spoiler: { Darkness? Invest in light and food. Perishables will not last. Biloopl...unknown. Will research. Living spells...naturally formed...raw magic corrupted by terrain. Control, uncertain. Any advancement in this area? Merciful weapons quote in morning. Will require bulk order.} ooc: What spell or ability are you mentally communicating with?
Gerox turns to Tuesday "The Judge basically clammed. The Judge was a new recruit and didn't know much yet. He then snaps his fingers, recalling the poem you found in the vampire's house and wonders if this could be a reference to the Unholy One. Recalling the accompanying letter he suggests finding Jacaret.
Brom says, "Night-time not fer just thieves. Fought enough o'em ta know." He then takes out a block of tobacco and cuts a piece while thinking of recent events. Harper's words then strike harder than a giant's club. "I'm gonna go find Harper." He says sticking a wad in his mouth. "I think the Gargul cleric may know something 'bout this sign. He mention somethin' 'bout signs, dark rituals and stuff like that. Time for him to tell more."
Barratore looks about, seemed most them had a plan of actin of some kind and they all sounded good and they all involved finding someone. He looks to Peza to divide the group and then moves smartly out with whatever group he is assigned into.
Peza, listening as the information is shared ..... Peza thinks of their options ..... so Edson ,Gerox ... you join Brom in finding Harper ... the Cleric of Gargul ..... while Barratore , Tuesday amd myself will look for Jacaret " Peza then heads towards the temple of Alemi with Barratore and Tuesday
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Travel to the temple of Alemi is slow. Although you have traveled at night before, tonight the ground is littered with more debris than normal, and the enduring darkness will make clean up a difficult task. The unusual silence seems to make the sound of your feet echo loudly off the cobble stones and down the street, and there seems to be a strange chill in the air.
Upon arriving at the temple, you see the doors have been closed. It is full to capacity as many fearful followers have already sought sanctuary inside. One of the clerics stands on the steps and greets you. Alemi's grace be with you this dark day. I am afraid we can shelter no more inside, however we have no reason to believe there is anything to fear outside. Is there anything else we may do for you?
upon asking about Jacaret the man nods solemly. Yes, it was a sad day for us when he died. He was a good man, and the sight of his silver cloak brought joy to many. He was a skilled architect, and known for his generosity. That was why we contacted the city for help.
As he speaks you realize that you know exactly who he was talking about. You met the man with the silver cloak and symbol of Alemi many times. He bought you drinks and gave a toast to Theringer after his death. You then recall what you were told before your encounter with the vampires. Several merchants and political leaders have vanished. Most recently was a rather liked fixer responsible for much of the finer architecture in the city. You realize now that Jacaret was that fixer, and suddenly the letter makes too much sense. He would be telling no one anything anymore.
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Edson, Gerox and Brom make their way to find Harper. As you move town the road to where she stays, you realize there isn't really any sort of temple to Gargul on the island as there is a small shack in which she dwells. You see her kneeling in the darkness, praying. Her gray cloak only serves to make everything appear even darker around her. When she is done she listens quietly to your questions. Aye, I did say such a sacrifice would be a bad omen. I have heard of such things, but I wasn't expectin this. Just being melodramatic, ya know? I will look into the matter. It might take me a while, but I will leave word for ya at the WLA if I find anything...In the mean time, ya might be tryin speakin with the Dread Elder. He gives me a bit of the jeebies to tell you the truth. He just came in on a recent ship, and has been helping me with my studies in the mean time. If ya want to see him, his house is on the new side of town. It's not a nice place, but I don't think he was planning to stay here long. Those Dreads tend to be on the move a lot, and are a secretive bunce.
ooc: Since Jacaret is dead I suggest bringing the parties back together, just to keep things simpler.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+30=40 ; Sunday February 22nd, 2015 9:14:35 PM
Tuesday follows along with the others, pensive and observant. He casts light on his headband in order to see clearly.
(perception: 40) (light cast on headband)
(ooc: He was using sending)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Sunday February 22nd, 2015 10:12:34 PM
Gerox will sigh and says, "Looks like we need to see the creepy Dread guy." Lets go back to the others and join our forces. I don't like being separated from everyone."
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Monday February 23rd, 2015 8:26:44 PM
Wwith the understanding that Jacaret is dead ..... Peza then makes her way to join the others ... joining both groups .... safety in numbers ....
"Jacaret is no longer of this wold .... we need to find more answers ..... hopefully the Cleric of Gargul will be able to help us .... "
James Dietz CoDM d20=12 ; Monday February 23rd, 2015 11:46:17 PM
Having investigated your individual leads you meet back up close to the WLA. Your environment continues to extend into the unnatural with a dome of darkness surrounding you. Never before have you seen robing swooping around in the dark like bats, and everywhere glowing eyes reflect your torch light. Although you know they are mostly cats, something about them is unsettling.
Tuesday follows along with the others, pensive and observant. As the darkness closes in about you, you cast light on your headband, instantly lighting up the road. You manage to push the darkness back 20ft, but it still persists in the distance to obscure your vision.
Gerox sighs, "Looks like we need to see the creepy Dread guy." He is glad to be going together as a large group. This doesn't sound like the type of person you want to split your party before meeting.
Peza explains to the others that "Jacaret is no longer of this wold .... we need to find more answers ..... hopefully the Cleric of Gargul will be able to help us .... "
Once again you find yourselves making your way down the cobblestone path. The smell of rotting fish is ever growing as the shells of last nights dinner get crushed underfoot and picked at by scavengers. The going is slower than normal in the dark, and you find yourselves feeling the need to be more cautious, sure anyone hiding in the night would see your light approaching long before you could spot the,
Eventually you find yourselves outside a small and hastily put together wooden house. The craftsmanship is poor and you are sure despite its recent construction that it will be needing repairs before the year is out. The door is open and swinging slightly in the breeze. On it is painted a black eye, and you can see the flickering light of an oil lamp burning inside.
Knowledge Religion 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Dread is another name for a Spirit Talker or a Grim. Another Prestige Class for those following Gargul.}
Knowledge Religion 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The eye is a symbol of Gargul}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 9:21:21 AM
The unatural darkness was starting to get to Barratore. not in a way that made him afraid, but in a an unsure of his environment and footing type of way. His sense of balance and perception were thoroughly off and he found himself checking his footing with nearly every step.
Arriving at the house, Barratore looks about and notices nothing but gloom, darkness and what seems to be the home of one who is homeless. He looks over to Peza and Tuesday, "Is this pile of crap it? Would think a cleric would have a bit more pride in his calling"
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) Tuesday February 24th, 2015 12:17:13 PM "Some are called to focus elsewhere than their appearances, I'm certain he looks more impressive from the other side."
(Knowledge religion: 16 (taking 10))
(ooc: On a personal note, our due date is March 8th and we are entering the "any time now" phase of things. If Tuesday drops out you'll know why. A possible RP way to handle this would be an important shipment arriving and Tuesday being called away to attend to related business matters.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=33 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 1:10:04 PM
Looks like the groups only option now is the Dread guy. He falls in line as the group moves out into the darkness. The darkness seems a little unsettling as the continual darkness envelopes them. They arrive at the house they were told about. Brom keeps a watchful eye out for anything out in the darkness.
Perception DC 33
(ooc: Evan when the time comes just drop a quick note here and someone will pick up Tuesday for you.)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Tuesday February 24th, 2015 5:55:16 PM
Leading the group Peza treks through the streets of Rum .... finnaly finding the Dread's home .... seeing the door fluttering in the breeze .... Peza steps forward ....
Knocking on the door " Hello ? anybody home ?? Harper mentioned your whereabouts ... "
If there is no answer ... the ranger will push open the door and step into the room
James Dietz CoDM d20=11 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 10:16:54 PM
The unatural darkness starts getting to Barratore as you approach the house. As he stares at the poorly and hastily constructed be wonder aloud "Is this pile of crap it? Would think a cleric would have a bit more pride in his calling" However he realizes that nicer lodging is likely hard to find and not cheap. Buildings are being constructed at break neck speed, and many people are willing to settle for a poorly crafted building until something more suitable can by found.
Tuesday answers in response, "Some are called to focus elsewhere than their appearances, I'm certain he looks more impressive from the other side." From what he can recall, Grim's tend to move around a lot, depending on where they are needed.
Brom falls in line as the group moves out into the darkness. As you arrive at the Dread house he keeps a watchful eye out for anything out in the darkness.
Peza stands outside the Dread's home .... seeing the door fluttering in the breeze and steps forward .... Knocking on the door " Hello ? anybody home ?? Harper mentioned your whereabouts ... "
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Peza calls into the house, and only silence answers. Cautiously the ranger moves forward, pushes open the door and steps into the room. The door creaks loudly, as if to announce her presence. The room appears empty despite the glowing lamp and every bit like something you would expect from a person referred to as "Dread".
The room is mostly barren and bathed in the flickering shadows that seem to dance across the wall. In one corner is a hideous organ composed of 6 feet of tortured wood flecked with ivory, bone and gild and the sides are wrapped in panels of garish red fabric. On the dining table sits the burning oil lamp which casts its shadows across the floor. As you follow the shadows your eyes are drawn to a long one coming from a support beam. You are not sure why at first, but as you focus on it you spot a glimmer of light. On the support post a silver hand mirror has been attached by an old iron nail, and it is the light shining from it that draws your attention. On the other side of the room barely visible and out of reach of the fading lamp light is a small straw bed that has been neatly made, even if it was made with an ancient gray blanket old enough to have see the last cataclysm.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Tuesday February 24th, 2015 10:38:41 PM
Gerox calls to Peza, "Use caution! Wait! The room could be warded. We mean no harm but the wards won't know that."
Gerox casts a detect magic and scans the room
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+18=32 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 7:59:38 AM
Edson waits for Gerox's spell to show if there are wards present. If nothing, he heads into the room behind Peza sticking to the wall and staying in the shadows.
Stealth 32
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=26 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 3:48:38 PM
Brom waits outside and keeps watch while the others determine if it is safe within the Dread's residence.
Perception DC 26
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+30=48 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 4:41:00 PM
Tuesday calmly follows behind Peza, bringing his light to bear on the situation and peering around her shoulder to get a good look at the room.
(perception: 48)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=7 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 6:04:02 PM
Barratore grunts at Tuesday, "Pathetic" he says to no one in particular. Barratore steps back a few feet, he has little interest in going inside. Place looks like it will fall apart at any moment. Barratore keeps his eye elsewhere while the shack is checked by Gerox
Perception 7 woot
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) Wednesday February 25th, 2015 6:59:07 PM
Focused on but unafraid of the shack or its inhabitant, Tuesday retorts without looking back. "Pride goes before a fall, friend. And the bigger they are..." he trails off and steps further inside.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Wednesday February 25th, 2015 7:05:41 PM
Peza nods agreement with Gerox ... " good idea "
The ranger waits as the fiery gnome casts his magic trick
If clear she proceeds into the room
James Dietz CoDM Wednesday February 25th, 2015 10:42:04 PM
Gerox calls to Peza, "Use caution! Wait! The room could be warded. We mean no harm but the wards won't know that." Gerox casts a detect magic and scans the room
Edson waits for Gerox's spell to show if there are wards present.
Brom waits outside and keeps watch while the others determine if it is safe within the Dread's residence.
Tuesday calmly follows behind Peza, bringing his light to bear on the situation and peering around her shoulder to get a good look at the room.
Barratore grunts at Tuesday, "Pathetic" he says to no one in particular and keeps his eye elsewhere while the shack is checked by Gerox.
Tuesday, focused on but unafraid of the shack or its inhabitant, retorts without looking back. "Pride goes before a fall, friend. And the bigger they are..." he trails off and steps further inside.
Peza nods agreement with Gerox ... " good idea " The ranger waits as the fiery gnome casts his magic trick. If clear she proceeds into the room
Stepping to the front of the doorway Gerox lets his eyes lips out of focus and scans the area for lingering magical auras. At first he sees nothing, but then, among the dancing shadows he sees a wafting dark aura. It appear to start at the post, around the nail and emanates into and throughout the room.
Gerox only Knowledge Arcana 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { As you concentrate on the shifting aura you realize that it is from the School of Abjuration} Spellcraft 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { As the energy overlaps and circles about you determine the aura is of a spell to prevents dimensional movement }
After relaying his findings Peza enters, followed close behind by Tuesday. The floor boards creak nosily and a cold draft blows through the room, and Tuesday catches a fleeting glimps of a gray mouse scurrying away as you approach.
Edson does his best to keep to the shadows, an easy task the lightless day, and he finds himself nearly invisible as he approaches a dark corner while Brom and Barratore wait outside and keep an eye out for trouble. Several times they catch the yellow glint of eyes as a roaming cat or dog pass, their eyes glowing ghostly yellow in the reflecting light.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+12=24 ; d20+4=21 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 11:05:47 PM
arcane check 21 spellcraft check 24
Gerox studies the magic around him and says to the others, There is some kind of abjuration spell that is blocking the ability for dimensional travel. No teleporting, or dimension dooring in here. I am not seeing any wards but that doesn't mean that their aren't any. I am not comfortable just storming in here. We wouldn't like it if someone just entered our rooms and we are here to ask for assistance. Maybe we should wait outside or come back some other time."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=23 ; Thursday February 26th, 2015 5:46:50 PM
Brom continues to look out into the darkness. "This is a little creepy."
Perception DC 23
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+17=25 ; Thursday February 26th, 2015 6:18:47 PM
Edson hugs the corner as he scans the room. Letting his eyes adjust to the dark room, and seeing if anything sticks out.
Perception 25
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Thursday February 26th, 2015 6:44:49 PM
Her eyes searching the room .....
"Well if it prevents magical travel ... was it setup to prevent someone escaping ?? or preventing someone coming in magically ?? .... i think it would be preventing someone jumping in .... hhmmmm "
"Maybe we should check his neighbors , see if they know where he went "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Thursday February 26th, 2015 9:20:08 PM
Barratore remains vigilant outside, "You should check inside to make sure nothing has happened to him." Barratore stoops a bit to glance into the shack, "Mans door is wide open and we are not exactly in the nicer part of town and oh yea, a the sun hasn't come up today."
Barratore changes his own mind and strides through the door with a bellowing "Hello in here! DREAD!?"
perception 17
James Dietz CoDM Thursday February 26th, 2015 10:56:40 PM
Gerox studies the magic around him and tells the others what he sees before adding, I am not comfortable just storming in here. We wouldn't like it if someone just entered our rooms and we are here to ask for assistance.
Brom continues to look out into the darkness. "This is a little creepy."
Edson hugs the corner as he scans the room. Letting his eyes adjust to the dark room, and seeing if anything sticks out.
Peza - Her eyes searching the room and she wonders if the spell was setup to prevent someone escaping or preventing someone coming in magically."Maybe we should check his neighbors , see if they know where he went "
Barratore remains vigilant outside, "You should check inside to make sure nothing has happened to him." Barratore stoops a bit to glance into the shack, "Mans door is wide open and we are not exactly in the nicer part of town and oh yea, a the sun hasn't come up today." Barratore changes his own mind and strides through the door with a bellowing "Hello in here! DREAD!?"
Barratore's voice echoes unanswered throughout the sparsely furnished house. [b]Dread...dread...dread...dead... He is right, this is not the best of neighborhood and the swinging door is an ominous sign. Edson hugs the walls and searches to see if anything sticks out. Nothing new jumps out at him within the room, other than the dancing shadows, but he does notice that the latch which should be keeping the door shut has been broken.
A sudden gust of wind slams the door. The mirror rattles, the red fabric panels covering the organ billow slightly, and the lamp blows out filling the room with the acrid smell of smoke. If it was not for the unnatural gloom enveloping the city, forcing you to light your own way, you would have found yourself in complete darkness.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) Thursday February 26th, 2015 11:58:06 PM
Tuesday jumps a little as the door slams, then looks around and shrugs his shoulders. "Hard to say what's going on here, we could leave a note I suppose. If we could find a stray hair or three or some personal belonging I could try scrying on his location, but I don't like the idea of taking any of his stuff and we don't know whose hair we'd even be picking up... pretty iffy. I could try using sending to send him a message, but I never met the guy..." His face shows a bit of consternation and he scratches his head
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 Friday February 27th, 2015 8:45:35 AM
Edson's body jumps a bit at the door slamming, but his instincts take over and he calms right down.
"The latch was broken" he whispers to the other while he points in the direction of the latch.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday February 27th, 2015 9:58:01 AM
Adrenaline blasts through Barratore as the door slams and he does a complete 360, taking in the door and then the rest of the room in a quick spin. "Stray hair? What about the mirror?" Barratore suggests as he walks over to the organ and slides the red fabric about looking at the surface wood underneath of it. "This Dread is supposed to be a good guy or at least not on the Unholy One's side right? His place is deserted and the door was broken in. "
Barratore sets an Everburning torch on the organ to free up his hands and searches about for anything tucked away in or around it. Search the organ Take 20 Perception 25 If he finds nothing, he pushes a few keys on the far left
This is just a single room right? DM James Correct.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=19 ; Saturday February 28th, 2015 1:35:41 PM
Barratore heads in, but Brom stays outside. He doesn't like the area and he's more likely to deter would be attackers than most of the others.
The winds blows. The door slams. Brom's weapon is in his hands and his eyes are scanning the darkness. The barbarian looks about eyes wide, non-blinking, non-moving searching for trouble. The only sound is the occasional spit of tobacco juice onto the ground coming from Brom.
Perception DC 19
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+24=34 ; d20+32=48 ; Sunday March 1st, 2015 8:10:55 PM
Tuesday thinks of something, and speaks to the room. "Grim, if you are here, or listening, we've come to ask you about this horrible darkness, and those behind it. The cleric Harper said you might be able to offer some guidance."
If there is no response he goes over to the bed and searches around for stray hairs, making sure to check whether any that he finds seem to match one another.
(diplomacy: 34) (perception: 48)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Sunday March 1st, 2015 9:49:23 PM
Gerox literally jumps when the door slams and he to prepares a spell for battle waiting for a target to show itself. He lets the others talk and continues scanning the room with his detect magic spell. He walks around looking at the various items looking for clues.
"Why would a anti teleport spell be set up? Someone trying to keep the Grim from running? Did someone beat us here? Everyone stand behind me please, I want to try something."
When they are all behind him, Gerox will cast a glitterdust spell looking for invisible folks.
John C - Co-DM Rum Monday March 2nd, 2015 12:16:12 PM
(I'm taking over for a while, hope you enjoy.)
Recap:
Tuesday jumps a little as the door slams, and suggests finding a personal item to do some form of locating spell. Edson's body jumps a bit at the door slamming, and whispers, "The latch was broken" Barratore does a 360 as the door slams, then walks to the organ and sets an everburning torch on it. Brom stays outside and pulls out his weapon. (which one?) Gerox literally jumps when the door slams and he to prepares a spell for battle, and wonders about the binding spell in the area and if someone else got here first.
New: As those in the room begin to search about, there is a slight breeze beginning to blow outside and through the small cracks between the plank walls of the shack. The general fishy smell that permeates the entire area of Rum seems to be strengthening, you really didn't notice a change while you were partying last well can't say night, because the sun never rose, so, it would be the last waking time I guess.
Tuesday looks for some personal item, there is nothing major in the room, just some random clothes, like a sock behind the cot, a eating knife that was tucked under the straw mattress, the silver mirror hanging on the center post, which is also used as one of the legs for the cot, as well as holding up the roof. Edson examines the latch closer, it looks like it was forced, but there are no tool marks around it. Barratore searches the organ, and finds a piece of parchment with what looks like music notes scribbled on it, like someone was trying to write down some music. Brom still outside notices the fishy smell more than those inside. He keeps watch and he keeps thinking he sees stuff moving in the distance, but then the shadows fade as he moves closer and he realizes it's just the flickering of the flames that is causing the movements he sees at the edges of the light. Gerox looks around for traces of someone else having gotten to the shack before the party, other than the broken latch, he just doesn't notice anything. Having cast glitterdust in the room, those inside please making a saving throw vs Gerox's spell, unless you accept the effect. (DC 17 Will save to avoid) Shortly after the spell goes off, the breeze increases and some of the wall boards creak, giving the "chills" every once in a while to everyone. A soft very low moaning note begins to emanate from the organ as the breeze picks up. Perform any wind instrument or perform whistling DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { The note is an off key D flat} Everybody Reflex save 15 SuccessHighlight to display spoiler: { you are not startled as the roof begins to bang} FailureHighlight to display spoiler: { As the breeze picks up, a board on the roof beginning to bang causes you to jump and let out a startled sound before you realize what is happening.}
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+7=10 ; Monday March 2nd, 2015 9:37:40 PM
Gerox calls for everyone to clear out as he is going to cast a spell. Barratore moves back and lets the spell caster do his thing. Barratore then moves back into the room, "Nothing here that i can see." The wind picks up and expecting something bad to happen, Barratore's hand goes to his sword. The walls creak and his hackles rise, and the fur down his back bristles under his armor. The sudden bang startles him and with a yelp his blade whisks from its sheath.
"Keep up the tricks and you will be sorry for them" he growls to no one but beginning to think some triskster is having his fun with them.
Reflex 10
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon d20+12=17 ; d20+4=8 ; Monday March 2nd, 2015 11:17:11 PM
Peza steps behind Gerox .... letting the fiery gnome perform his magic ......
Reflex save d20+12=17
The ranger looks about outside .... checking to see if any of the neighbors are about/awake .... if so she knocks on their doors .... inquiring about the Dread .... and if they know or heard any commotion happening next door
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+13=16 ; d20+4=5 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 12:40:18 AM
Tuesday hears Gerox's warning and starts to turn around, holding a smelly old sock in his hand, and catches a faceful of swirling dust. "wha.. Gah! Ack!" He sputters and puts his arms up in front of his face blindly just as a lound BANG from the ceiling startles the distressed cleric. His body surges and he jumps forward into the post in the middle of the room with a comical WHAP, falling backwards directly onto his butt as the smelly old sock flips through the air several times, lands squarely on his head and droops over his face.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+3=8 ; d20+13=17 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 9:50:54 AM
Edson frowns at Gerox when the glitterdust coats his skin and prevents him from hiding in the shadows.
"Thanks, Gerox. Next time you want to do your job remind me to smash your fingers" the rogue says with a laugh.
With the hiding useless, he moves into the center of the room to look around more. When the banging on the roof starts, it doesn't startle Edson, but he does look up to make sure it isn't footsteps on the roof.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+6=20 ; d20+13=14 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 1:58:52 PM
The wind begins to build and the roof begins to shake and Brom's muscles tense at the sudden sound but his eyes continue to scan outward, only pausing to note the roof. He moves a little away from the building, 10-ft or so, just in case.
Reflex DC 20 Perception DC 14
John C - Co-DM Rum Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 6:50:31 PM
:::Recap::: Barratore jumps at the banging of the roof boards. Peza sees no lights on in the neighbor hood, it's not really a very high quality area. Tuesday ends up on the floor, with the old sock on his head after getting dusted with a magic spell. Edson also gets hit with the spell, and he looks up as the board begins to bang. Brom moves a few feet away from the shack, hoping it won't collapse on him. Gerox gets the results of the glitterdust spell, it reviles no one other than party members inside the shack.
:::New:::
It's obvious that the shack is in need of some repairs, there are a couple of roof boards that are starting to slap up and down in the wind, causing the banging, a few wall boards are also vibrating in the wind as well, adding to the creepy sounds emanating from around the shack. The low off key note from the organ gets louder as the wind continues to increase. Brom only Highlight to display spoiler: { Perception 27 or Survival 23 please, If successful read next spoiler} Do Not Read, unless Directed to.Highlight to display spoiler: { The wind seems to be blowing towards the shack, from all the directions you can check without going around the block.} Looking around the room again, you see the organ, which is not playing an irritating sound, upon which is a candle which is burned to about 2 inches with a puddle of wax around it. The old sock Tuesday is holding. A few other random odds and ends as well as the silver mirror hanging on the center post and the eating knife found under the straw mattress. There really isn't much in the Grim's shack of a building, it must be a lonely life for him. Any non magical lights are flickering quite a lot in the wind inside the shack, the boards are making even more noise it seems....
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 7:07:25 PM
Barratore retrieves his torch from the organ and pushes down on a few keys. This was all out of his realm of knowledge. He knew nothing about why such wards and spells were their, or what a Grim was. Well other than a cleric of Gargul. Looking about though he decided there was one thing out of place in the poverty stricken shack that the homeless would avoid. With that thought, Barratore moves overk to the mirror, takes it from the post and walks outside.
"Nothing in here, I say we head back. I got Tuesday's needed possession"
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+13=31 ; d20+30=32 ; d20+16=22 ; Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 7:26:10 PM
Tuesday blinks the dust out of his eyes, shakes his head and stands up, dusting himself off and straightening his clothes. "A-hem!" He clears his throat, stuffs the sock in his pocket, glances about and grabs the knife from under the bed and heads quickly out the door. Once outside he mumbles a prayer of magic detection and takes a look at the skies.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 9:22:28 PM
"Hmm this seems like a dead end .... nobody here and no nosy neighbors to speak of ... "
"whoever this dread is he seems to have left in a hurry , either his choice or by force by the looks of the lock ..."
" someone grab that piece of parchment .... might be a clue we can desipher later"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=21 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+4=5 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2015 10:08:46 AM
The wind was acting odd. It seemed to be converging on the cabin...a trap? The roof of the small house was rattling more and more as the wind picked up and the converging gale started to take a toll on the structure.
"Hey, get out of there...NOW!" Shouts the barbarian to those in the house. "Wind's gonna lift the house away or crush it!"
Brom backs away a few more yards (15-ft).
Perception DC 21 Survival DC 30 Knowledge (nature) DC 5
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+18=31 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+13=19 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2015 11:33:01 AM
Edson didn't know what Brom was talking about, but he trusted the man as much as he trusted the others. Looking for a window to jump out, if none he heads for the door. His khukri is in his hand, in case anything presents itself.
Perception 31 Acrobatics(to hop out the window) 34
Held Attack, in case anything pops out 19, 3 dmg
John C - Co-DM Rum Wednesday March 4th, 2015 7:33:59 PM
:::Recap::: Tuesday gets up, shoves the sock into a pocket and grabs the eating knife and then quickly heads for the door. Peza says, "Hmm this seems like a dead end ..." Says a few more things and then finishes up with " someone grab that piece of parchment .... might be a clue we can decipher later" Brom notices the wind and shouts out "Hey, get out of there...NOW! Wind's gonna lift the house away or crush it!" Edson wonders what Brom is talking about, but decides it must be important and heads for the door, because there are no windows. Barratore grabs his torch with his left hand and quickly moves to the middle of the shack and grabs the mirror off the center support pole.
:::New Stuff:::
Barratore only Highlight to display spoiler: { Skip all of the actions covered before the next spoiler}
All of a sudden, the organ stops moaning that off key note, the shack walls stop creaking in the wind and the roof boards stop slapping up and down. Everyone continues on their way out of the shack, the wind outside is dead still, it feels like it does in a swamp, where no breeze has blown for weeks, it's got that oppressive uneasy feeling to the area in general, even more than before you entered the cabin. You all look around to see what else is going on, and you realize Barratore is still inside the cabin. You look back inside and Barratore is standing at the center support pole, his hand, reaching out is grasping the mirror. He is not moving at all.... The stillness inside the shack gives you all chills, like you just walked across someones grave, it's extremely unsettling.
Barratore this is for you. Highlight to display spoiler: { As you touch the mirror, there is a sudden flash of grayish green light, almost like a strobe light effect, but everything seems to stop when the blackness comes into effect. You feel as if the world about you is simultaneously spinning and wobbling, you want to fall over but you are unable to move a muscle. the black slowly fades to various shades of gray (like watching a 50's tv show) The world seems to come into some sort of focus, but it has a hazy appearance to it like trying to look through steamed up glasses that you can't remove. You eventually notice it's not all black and white, there are ruddy brownish rivulets flowing in odd places and coming together into small streams and they seem to eventually flow together as well, but they get to far away to see by that time. Suddenly there is a clenching in your chest, like something is grabbing it tightly and refusing to let go. By the time you are starting to get used to that feeling, you seem to zoom across the landscape, you haven't moved a muscle, but you are moving faster than you've ever moved before, but not moving at all. (picture the weapons room in the matrix and you are the shelves) You are suddenly standing near by a man in tattered clothes, wearing a holy symbol to Gargul and off in the distance at the very edge of your vision there is something tiny headed your way.... Knowledge Dungeoneering 21 (if successful read spoiler following this one)} Highlight to display spoiler: { It's an Imp}
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+30=39 ; d20+16=30 ; Wednesday March 4th, 2015 8:18:48 PM "You ok there, Barratore?" Tuesday continues to call on Ffloy's power to detect magic, in order to get a better picture of what's going on. He studies Barratore and the shack from a little outside the doorway, using the vision granted by the spell.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Wednesday March 4th, 2015 10:03:11 PM
At Tuessday concern about Barratore.... she turns around and heads back inside ... " Don't touch !! at least not yet .. "
Peza watches Barratore .... waiting as Tuesday does his own observation ,,, " anything ??? ..... she we shake him ??? he doesnt seem hurt but that mirror is the last thing he touched "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Wednesday March 4th, 2015 10:05:37 PM
Gerox rushes out of the cabin with the others and looks back surprised when he sees Barratore standing by the pole. Gerox without thought runs back into the room and grabs hold of Barratore and shakes him trying to break his gaze with the mirror. "BARRATORE! IT IS ME, GEROX!!!! Look at me!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+4=18 ; Thursday March 5th, 2015 7:23:14 AM
Barratore stands transfixed in front of the mirror, unmoving, uncaring for the Wold about him
....Barratore growls, teeth clenched, willing himself through the pain and panic. His mind settles some, his stomach settles more. He forces his eyes closed as the landscape rips past to lower the input to his brain. Opening them fully he gives the tattered clothed cleric of gargul a once over. The creature coming in the distance is not familiar and he decides to ignore it for now.
"You're Dread aren't you?" he asks and states to the cleric. "I'm Barratore and with the WLA from Rum. Peza needs to talk to you about what's going on in the city." He glances towards the closing creature, "Sooner is better than later"
Barratore draws his blade to be ready for the thing flying in at him
dungeoneering 18 so close
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday March 5th, 2015 6:04:53 PM
Brom sees Barratore still inside the cabin, unmoving.
What's that dang minotaur doing? Thinks the barbarian.
"Crap!" Brom moves into the cabin to get Barratore. "What'n heck ya think yur doin'?"
If Barratore doesn't answer, Brom will lift the minotaur (using rage if he has to) and carry him outside the cabin.
ooc: Brom can lift 1400 pound off the ground while not raging and if raging, he can lift 1200 over his head and 2400 pounds off the ground.
John C - Co-DM Rum Thursday March 5th, 2015 7:47:17 PM
Tuesday asks if Barratore is OK.... casting his spell he tries determine if there is any magic. Peza says don't touch him, and says he's touching the mirror.... Gerox grabs Barratore's arm and tries to shake him. Brom moves into the room and since Barratore won't answer tries to lift him and move him out of the room. Barratore, see below (no more spoilers, just everyone remember you won't know it unless Barratore tells it.)
Tuesday gets a fairly strong abjuration spell emanating from Barratore. Gerox discovers it's almost as if Barratore has become a solid part of the room, his arm won't move at all. Brom, grunts and strains, the cords of his neck and shoulders stand out with the effort he is putting into lifting Barratore, he also discovers that Barratore now seems to be part of the Wold, unmoving.
Barratore, you try to draw a weapon, you can't move a muscle, it's like you are a statue, same effect for trying to talk, it's not happening.
The creature in the distance finally reviles itself as an Imp, what is Dread, doing meeting with a Imp? The Imp is obviously headed toward the Dread, it avoids the ruddy brown streams flowing about and comes to a stop a couple feet away from The Dread's feet.
It approaches "Dread Nortiln! I know you. You have served Bossy Man well." The cleric smiles. "Gimp, it has been a long time. Please, I must see the Lord of Life and Death. There has been a grave mistake. I was put to death for a crime I did not commit, and I have much work to do yet for Gargul. I fear Conti is trying to subvert his power for the Father of the Deep. Please, after all I have done for The Unblinking Eye of Gargul, I must be allowed to clear my name and stop him." The imp hops from foot to foot. "He is not happy. You misplaced your shadow, and he is maaaad. Don't tell Bossy Man I warned you....just don't tell Bossy Man."
The Imp says more to the Dread but you can't hear him even though you are right next to them, the haziness about begins to fade to black, the tightness in your chest tightens back so much you can't breath and are beginning to grasp for air, you need to breath, but can't even open your mouth.... Wait, have you been breathing? Everything fades to a deep nothingness, then, in the distance you see a faint flickering light, no, you see more than one........
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+9=18 ; d20+30=38 ; Thursday March 5th, 2015 9:14:57 PM
Tuesday rushes forward to check on whether whatever spell is affecting Barratore has harmed him, if he is breathing, bleeding, has a pulse, etc..
(Heal: 18) (Perception: 38)
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+6=13 ; Thursday March 5th, 2015 10:15:41 PM
Gerox stumbles back in dismay and then pulls a dagger and stabs the pommel end into the mirror trying to break Barratore's contact that way. (hit ac 13, not sure if I get a plus for hitting a nonmoving inanimate object)
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Thursday March 5th, 2015 11:28:04 PM
Cringing as Gerox smahes the mirror " that could of been important "
Peza pauses a moment as Tuesday checks on Barratore .... she picks up the piece of parchment with the musical symbols on it
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 Friday March 6th, 2015 6:21:11 AM
"Barratore" Edson yells. He moves back into the house, and heads up to the minotaur, and steps in between him and his view of the mirrror trying to break the view.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday March 6th, 2015 7:48:20 AM
Barratore yells again and growls, he even tries to spit. He tries yelling again. Still nothing happens, the fighters body refuses to move. Am I dead and have been found unworthy? The thought flashes through his mind. Barratore pushes the unpleasant thought away, it would take more than a mirror in a ruined shack of a house to kill him. No he would not be exiting the Wold in such a sad unsung fashion.
So Dread Nortilin is dead and someone called Conti is behind the Unholy One and the evil spreading in the city. Barratore now had a target. Conti.
Barratore blinks several times and squints as he tries to confirm and comprehend the lights that he sees. That is where he should go, there was nothing else and so he tries to will his body to move again and close with teh distant lights
John C - Co-DM Rum Friday March 6th, 2015 8:58:53 PM
Nothing the party does has any effect on Barratore, even breaking the mirror does nothing to effect him. Upon a very close examination of Barratore, his iris' moving slightly in a opening and shrinking tremors.
Barratore, you force your way by will towards the lights far off in the distance, you are straining with the effort, a lot of it is you have no idea how to do what you are doing, whatever it is you are trying, it seems to work albeit very slowly. It seems like hours you've been fighting to force your way to the lights by the time you get near them. All of a sudden you are rushing again, like before and then you are back in the real world, the mirror is gone but you are surrounded by all of your friends. The mirror is on the floor, the mirror part is broken at your feet.
Everyone Perception check 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Barratore has two shadows, even though there is only the one everburning torch in the darkened shack.}
(FYI I hope to post around 2 or 3 pm est on Monday)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=26 ; Friday March 6th, 2015 10:16:57 PM
Brom strains and groans as he attempts to lift his friend and carry him out of the cabin. "AAAaaaahhhh...." he shouts. After several second of trying, the barbarian gives up. "I should'a moved him." He says throwing his arms into the air.
Brom stares long at the minotaur waiting for some sign of movement, something to indicate the spell had been broken or lifted. Barratore moves...but as Brom looks at him, there is something odd. The minotaur has four legs...an extra shadow? Brom immediately has weapon drawn and pointing towards the shadow. "Ya picked sumthin' up. Look at yer shadow."
(Brom has felt the touch of a shadow before, and...no sir, didn't like it...)
Perception DC 26
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon d20+8=10 ; Friday March 6th, 2015 10:25:45 PM
Feeling helpless at Barratore's condition , Peza waits .... hoping he snaps out of his trance .... once he starts feeling himself Peza doesnt see anything strange until Brom points out his extra shadow
perception check d20+8=10
"What happened to you ? you were in some kind of trance .... must of happened when you taoched that mirror ... some kind window "
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+30=37 ; Friday March 6th, 2015 11:35:28 PM "Wow.." Tuesday notes the extra shadow but doesn't say anything since Brom already asked about it.
(ooc: Seems like a good point for me to step out for a while - still no labor but we're getting close. Due date is Sunday. I'll touch base once it seems like a good time, but feel free to email me with questions that might come up. The link in my header should lead to a pretty well updated character sheet. Have fun!)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+18=36 ; Saturday March 7th, 2015 12:17:21 AM
Edson sees the double shadow but keeps his mouth shut. Brom already said it, and Edson didn't want to cause Barratore to panic any more then he already was.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+13=30 ; Monday March 9th, 2015 7:33:28 AM
Gerox points out the shadow and says, "Now that is interesting. If it was a undead shade, I would guess it would be attacking right now. I think this is something else. What, I am not sure but something else."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=7 ; Monday March 9th, 2015 9:23:07 AM
Barratore strains, his mind yelling at his body to move its useless self. Progress, battles are won in inches. This battle would be like that and so Barratore sets himself to win the battle an inch at a time. Finally he pulls free of whatever had him and with a flash he is back.
Barratore blinks a few times trying to clear out his head. Meanwhile, Brom draws and Barratore reflexively draws his own blade and assumes a guard position. Barratore's mind calms some and begins to process what is being said about him. "Shadow? What? Something about a lost shadow they said. What? Where?" Barratore spins about casting his eyes for the extra shadow, but can't find it.
"What the grey was that? What did you do to me Gerox?"
Perception 7
John C - Co-DM Rum Monday March 9th, 2015 1:17:57 PM
Barratore returns to himself it seems. A couple people point out he seems to have multiple shadows and questions abound asking him what happened.....
To Barratore it seems quite some time passed, to everyone else only a couple minutes passed.
Now, everyone is pestering Barratore about the shadow he seems to gained and just what happened....
(short post from me, to allow the other players to ask Barratore questions, he has all the answers, for now)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 Monday March 9th, 2015 9:41:43 PM
"You alright buddy?" The elf aks Barratore. "Had us spooked there for a second."
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Monday March 9th, 2015 11:18:49 PM
"What did I do to you?!!" Gerox sputters. "You crazy horned nut job?" You were frozen in place, we couldn't get you to respond or move you and you ask "What I did to you?" Spittle comes out of Gerox's mouth at the last word. He visible tries to calm himself and you can almost sense him counting to 10.
"Tell us what happened? Where were you? Did you see anything? Any answers on why you might have 2 shadows now? Did you steal somebodies' shadow?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=30 ; Tuesday March 10th, 2015 12:35:31 PM
Brom is glad to see his friend is no worse for wear after coming out of whatever effect he was under. There were many questions and many more that would rise from Barratore's answers. Brom waits and listens to his friends answer to the most important one...what happened.
Perception DC 30
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Tuesday March 10th, 2015 4:32:49 PM
As Barratore gets bombarded with questions , Peza takes a wait and see approach ..... knowing some of his answers will spark more questions ....
Patience ..... the twi light ranger waits .....
John C - Co-DM Rum Tuesday March 10th, 2015 7:30:40 PM
Everyone has questions for Barratore, but the Minotaur is quiet, like he is trying to organize is thoughts and memories. The quiet outside is beginning to become oppressive, unnatural even.
Brom.... If it could, you swear it's actually even darker outside than it was, but with the sun not coming up and all ' is even more unnatural if that's possible.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 25 (T 15 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday March 10th, 2015 8:49:17 PM
Barratore nods to Brom, confirming he is alright and looks towards Gerox, the gnome of a thousand questions. "Slow down a moment." Barratore still is a bit unnerved by the second shadow and starts there. "I heard and saw Dread, think. He was talking to some small creature explaining how he needed to speak with Gargul and get back to the land of the living on account he had Been wrongly put to death. The little thing said something about him having lost his shadow." Barratore looks down, "think that is what that is? This Dreads shadow?" The very concept is well outside the simple fighters understanding and thought process
"So that is it really. It was grey, hard to move and when I did, I wasn't really moving. It was like everything around me, moved closer or further from my fixed spot. Not a fan and unpleasant all around."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+18=35 ; Tuesday March 10th, 2015 11:55:55 PM
Edson heads to the door and scans outside to see if anyone is coming.
Perception 35
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=15 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2015 10:26:18 AM
Brom nods back to Barratore. He listens to his tale and is just dumbfounded, for the most part. Barratore was talking about things that were over the head of the barbarian. Fighting, swing a sword, throwing a punch were all things Brom understood. Fights to usurp powers between gods and things like that were way beyond his understanding.
Brom sees the darkness deepen and a chill runs down his back, especially considering the tale he just heard.
"Okay, the creepiness is gettin' weird." He says looking out the door over Edson's head.
He moves over to the door and steps outside. The darkness is almost overwhelming.
Perception DC 15
Keeping track of headers link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) d20+6=17 ; d20+24=39 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2015 10:39:14 AM
(ooc I'm going to post for Evan.)
The Ffloy cleric listens to Barratore's story and moves over to Barratore. He kneels down before the second shadow. "If you are indeed the shadow of the Dread, then you must have some knowledge of what is happening. I'm willing to deal on this." Says the trader priest. "You assist us in stopping the dark god from usurping Lord Gargul and I will help you clear your name so you may travel to the Lands of Eternal Rest or return here, as your Lord permits. Is this deal acceptable to you, shadow of Dread?"
John C - Co-DM Rum Wednesday March 11th, 2015 7:54:36 PM
Barratore tries to explain what he witnessed while apparently motionless with the mirror, he gets out what he can remember. Tuesday tries to address the shadow Barratore gained, and asks his questions. Edson heads to the doorway to look outside. Brom Steps out the door to the area just outside to see about the oppressive darkness.
Tuesday gets no response from the shadow attached to Barratore. Brom, as he steps five feet from the doorway is enveloped in a blackness that is so deep he can't see his hand in front of his face. Edson watches Brom vanish into the blackness of the dark.
(Tell me if I forgot anyone, Used Initials and Barratore is large so......)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 Wednesday March 11th, 2015 9:06:04 PM
Edson's eyes go wide as Brom disapears. He steps 5' and reaches ahead of him trying to feel for Brom.
"Brom get back, this isn't natural."
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon d20+8=22 ; Wednesday March 11th, 2015 9:27:30 PM
Her eyes go wide as the darkness envelopes Brom .... "Brom ... come back "
"Gerox ... can you light up the night ?? .... that darkness isnt natural .... "
Peza listens for sounds outside .... wondering if the darkness stops just vision or other senses
perception check d20+8=22
"everone keep togther "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Thursday March 12th, 2015 8:49:22 AM
When Brom steps through the door and into what seems to be utter darkness, Barratore draws his sword and readies his shield. "Gerox? Cleric? Any ideas?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=14 ; Thursday March 12th, 2015 2:32:10 PM
Brom steps away from the building and all is black. He can hear the calls from the others and decides that it's a good idea. The barbarian steps backwards until he sees the others come into view over his shoulder.
John C - Co-DM Rum 5d8=22 ; d4=2 ; Thursday March 12th, 2015 7:46:58 PM
Brom steps back towards the building and again reappears. Barratore draws his weapon and asks someone to try and explain what's going on. Peza listens carefully for any sounds. Edson calls for Brom to step back....
When Brom reappears from the blackness there is a sigh of relief, but only a few minutes ago, it was only normal darkness outside the shack. Peza can hear the normal sounds of Rum, but they do seem to be slightly muted, maybe by the distance, remembering that the shack wasn't exactly in the best part of the city. The Darkness is almost tangible now, it seems to be closing in. Brom is again engulfed by darkness and the following.... Everyone is effected by an area of darkness that seeps out of the other darkness and sweeps over them. DC 15 will save for half 22 and not be sickened for 2 rounds Spellcraft 25 or Knowledge Religion 26 to recognize the spell. Highlight to display spoiler: { Unholy Blight}
Everything outside the shack is now so dark that you can't see into or through it. Everyone hears some soft chittering, it's not like from a cockroach, because it's a very deep sounding chittering.
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 57/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) d20+6=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+30=49 ; Thursday March 12th, 2015 8:00:29 PM
Tuesday waits for some response to his offer. The shadow seems unresponsive so far.
"It's magical darkness, which under normal circumstances can only be overcome by a magical light that is more powerful. Considering the potential source, I don't think we can do anything about it."
Knowledge Arcane DC 12, Knowledge Religion DC 19, Perception DC 49
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/22 d20+4=10 ; Thursday March 12th, 2015 9:33:42 PM
will save d20+4=10
The darkness envelopes her .... Peza stomach feels queasy ..... " whoa that doesnt feel good .. i feel like i'm going to puke " a she stoops over slightly .... waiting for her stomach to settle a little
"anybody got a torch ?"
"Something is coming , i hear something making noice .... but i can't tell what or where it is "
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Thursday March 12th, 2015 11:03:57 PM
(OCC). Sorry guys, was on a business trip which was a lot more time consuming than I thought it would be. I am back
Gerox uses his gnomish ability and casts a dancing light spell to pierce the gloom.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=16 ; Friday March 13th, 2015 9:53:34 AM
Barratore watches as the magical darkness pushes its way into the shack and braces himself. His adrenaline begins pumping and his bows out his legs to a more stable stance. A chill runs through his body and mind, but he closes his eyes and pushes his focus to what may be coming. Centering himself on the sound heading at him, at his clan and city, from the darkness beyond the door way. Not knowing where anyone is suddenly, Barratore calls out to where he last saw some of the crew. "Gerox, Peza, and Edson, make your way back behind me and Brom.
Will save 16
John C - Co-DM Rum d20+13=18 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+16=28 ; d4=2 ; Friday March 13th, 2015 8:04:32 PM
Had to make some saves for people.... Tuesday, made his save, and took 1/2 damage , total 11 points Gerox, failed his save and took 22 damage and is sickened for 2 rounds. Brom failed his save, took 22 damage and is sickened for 2 rounds as well. Edson, made his save, and took half damage, total 11 points.
Barratore calls for everyone to get behind him. Gerox casts dancing lights, which get swallowed up by the unnatural darkness. Peza, Gerox and Brom get sick.... Tuesday tries again to get a reply from Barratore's extra shadow without a reply.
The deep chittering continues, then there's a scream after a shout from outside. "What the heck is this blackness, Who's ther.... Aaarrgghhhhhhhhhh....." then there is a splooshing sound like two pieces of bloody meat hitting the wooden deck that passes as walkways around here. Brom, is the furthest outside the door, he gets hit with some sort of web like substance.... Escape Artist DC26 or Strength Check DC26 to get out of them, until then, he is entangled and has 2 negative levels.
Everyone else is inside the shack, Barratore will have to squeeze to exit. The area outside the door frame and beyond to a unknown distance is Darkness of some sort. It sounds like some civilian just got killed and Brom is trapped in some sort of magical evil webbing that is causing him to lose levels.
Reminder, I will be posting early on Monday, so enjoy the weekend and post your actions.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 Sunday March 15th, 2015 1:00:09 AM
(OCC). Sorry guys, was on a business trip which was a lot more time consuming than I thought it would be. I am back
Gerox uses his gnomish ability and casts a dancing light spell to pierce the gloom.
DM John You already tried that, you might want to try something else.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Sunday March 15th, 2015 1:39:00 PM OOC How far can we see in the supernatural darkness? I am under the impression it is not more than 5' if that?
DM John : 5' is max view range, it is a inky blackness. I'd say less than that, but 5' is minimum
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 50/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) 2d6=4 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+30=34 ; Sunday March 15th, 2015 5:33:33 PM
The spell washes over the area and all are caught in its grip. Tuesday doesn't recognize the effect, but there is something evil about it he cannot put his finger on. He channels his divine energy to aid all those affected by the spell (heal 4 points to all...figures)
DM John, Always roll your heals as individual dice, all 1's while rolling heals are re-rollable, so if that was a 1 and a 3, you could reroll the 1 for example. just a reminder
Brom is trapped in some sort of webbing. "What the heck is this stuff? Not gonna be stopped by this crap." Brom lets his rage take hold and then pulls and rips but is unable to pull himself free (Str DC 16)
Rage: 1
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 99/106Character Sheet d20+17=27 ; d20+12=16 ; 2d8+14=27 ; 2d8+14=26 ; Sunday March 15th, 2015 9:48:26 PM
Brom's yell gets Barratore going, the others were still in the way. Barratore steps forward around Gerox and widens the doorway. "Helps Coming Brom!"
move to I/J-15/16 Power Attack wall section J14 Hit AC 27/16 Dmg 27/26
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 67/67 d20+13=24 ; Sunday March 15th, 2015 11:18:18 PM
Gerox says to the others, "I am going to turn into a bat and see if I can see anything better. Don't confuse me with the enemy!
Gerox turns uses Beast Shape 3 to turn himself into a dire bat. He will then use his blindsense abilty to see if he can see or sense anything (rolled normal perception roll. Not sure of modifiers. rolled a 24
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 14/52 d20+3=16 ; Monday March 16th, 2015 10:16:07 AM
Edson moves away from the doorway and into the building.
"Anyone know what this is? I've heard of darkness spells, but I think there is something in it this time."
John C - Co-DM Rum 15d6=66 ; d20+16=19 ; d4=4 ; Monday March 16th, 2015 2:08:39 PM
Tuesday channels positive energy and everyone heals a little (4hp) Brom tries to break free of the webbing, but is unsuccessful. Barratore yells out help is coming and breaks a larger opening in the shacks wall, ending up just outside in the dark. Gerox shifts into a Dire Bat and looks for anything outside. Edson steps back into the building asking if anyone knows what the darkness is.
Gerox can sort tell where the walls across the elevated decking are located and there are two huge moving shapes, and the deep chittering sounds are coming from them. The southern shape stops chittering and suddenly emits a cone of cold at the shack. Everyone is in the area of effect. Everyone takes 66 damage ,Reflex save DC 19 for half. The northern shape emits a mass of webs just like those done before, this time though at Barratore, Escape Artist DC 26 or Strength Check DC 26 to get out of them, until then, he is entangled and has 4 negative levels.
Brom is stuck again and the spell washes over him freezing him to the core. He's hurt and creatures are coming.
"Looks like this might be the end..." He says as he raises his sword and prepares to fight.
Rage 2 Negative levels: 4 (-4 on everything, -20 hp on current and total)
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 10/94 (30/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 30/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) d20+4=21 ; d8+10=11 ; d8+10=13 ; Monday March 16th, 2015 4:20:21 PM
Reflex save DC 21
Tuesday is in pain from the cold, but manages to remain conscious. Healing the others was top priority. Tuesday uses the energy from one of his spells (greater command) to channel healing into the group.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/42 d20+12=31 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+1=2 ; d6=3 ; Monday March 16th, 2015 10:34:10 PM
Reflex save d20+12=31 made it takes 33
Shivering from the cold blast .... Peza shakes off the worst of it .... " By Waard what was that ??? i can't see a thing outside ...... " the inky darkness obscures her vision ....
"Barratore get in here , close that door .... we can't fight what we can't see "
Feeling Tuesdays healing magic wash over her [ 13 ]
Snapping a bolt into place on her crossbow .... Peza takes aim straight out the door .... listening for the sounds .... whatever it was outside makes noise .... either walking or sounds .... she waits holding her breath .... letting her hearing hone in on the thing ...... taking a chance she lets fly with a bolt ....
shot into the darkness d20+14=29 damage d8+1=2 d6=3 shock total damage = 5
d20+10=15 perception check
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 79/106Character Sheet d20=17 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2015 8:35:45 AM
A blast of cold tears into him, but Barratore manages to slip sideways and lessen the damage. Reflex 17+7.
The webs coat and hold Barratore fast and he can feel his very life being pulled from him. "We ain't done quite yet friend".
Barratore calls back to Peza, "Hiding in there's not going to help"
Barratore is entangled Barratore has 4 negative levels
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2015 9:23:25 AM
Gerox is rocked by the cold and staggers back in bat form in pain and confusion. He then feels the warming embrace of tuesday's healing and edges back from the darkness. He takes off into the air and gains some height moving over to the buildings behind the creatures and if he has the movement, switches back to an elf so he can spell cast.
John C - Co-DM Rum d20=17 ; d100=24 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2015 4:43:12 PM
Brom is still struggling against the webbing that binds him and worries that they are losing the fight. Tuesday channels healing power. Peza stays inside the shack and takes a shot in the dark with her crossbow. Barratore avoids some of the cold damage and struggles against the webbing as well. Gerox, in dire bat shape flies across the small court yard / alley and lands on the roof of the building across the way. -------------------------------------------------- Gerox, switches to elf from Dire Bat, preparing to cast a spell or three.... Barratore feels his vision shifting like it did when he was where he was before. The Inky blackness around him, seems to become just a deep shadow and huge black and grey spiders seem to appear in the darkness. It's unusual though, because each spider seems to be viewed in double vision, one in black and the other in grey but both are in the same location. He turns his head and the second spider, the one to the south appears just the same way. He feels the tightness in his chest again and the chill of the cold courses through his entire body, it also seems to flow through his weapon. The webbing that binds him seems to dissolve and shred into nothing and fade into the darkness and are gone. He is free of the webbing, but how? Why?
The northern spider see Barratore get free of the webbing and Barratore sees him/it spray another batch of webs at him. Barratore brings up his weapon in a natural reaction and the webs hit his sword and it shreds into nothingness like those that bound him. The southern spider ignores the snack that's all tied up and tries to bite Peza, Peza gets lucky, the cover she has from being inside the shack Protects her this times, but more of the wall is demolished by the spiders attack.
The U's are now seen by Barratore as huge shadowy spiders, sort of, everyone else, until they either enter the shack or Barratore tells you, they are still unknown. The small H's are the 2 parts of the man you heard earlier.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 4/57 d20+13=15 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2015 5:00:14 PM
Ooc: Lol..
Edson doesn't get out of the way of the blast. He drops to the ground, blackness taking him.
DM John, did you take the group healing as well or no?
Shawn: I never fixed my header.. i have 57, so id be at -9 before the healing.. so id be at 4.
DM John, that's why I asked.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/42 d20+17=31 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2015 10:16:27 PM
Stepping forward to Broms flank ... [5'ft move to 14-j ]
Peza reloads her crossbow .... feeling the presence of the monster of the night ..... as it crumbles the wall of the shack ..... She takes aim at the monster of the night snapping off two bolts
monster bolt d20+17=31 damage d8+1=4 shock damage d6=3 total damage 7 monster bolt d20+12=14 damage d8+1=2 shock damage d6=1 total damage 3 [ most likely missed]
" Wwhatever this thing is .... its right to the left of Brom ....the dang thing is hugh " as Peza shouts out their foes location .....
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 79/106Character Sheet d20+15=25 ; d20+10=20 ; 2d8+8=18 ; 2d8+8=21 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2015 10:26:20 AM
Barratore vision clears and and webs fall off. The fighter immediately thinks of Imod, and a small prayer of thanks falls from his lips. "They look like huge spiders, both here and standing elsewhere, like I was before!" He yells out to the others. "Cleric! What are they!"
He then yells to Brom "in front you and to the left! STRIKE!"
Barratore also attacks the creature trying to rally himself with a battle cry, "For Imod and the Starlight clan!"
Hit AC 25/20. DMG 18/21 Barratore has 4 negative levels. -4 attacks,CMB,saves,abilities. -20 HP
DM John: The negative levels were only in effect while entangled by the webbing.
Brom here's Barratore's call and instinctively strikes out as his friend's instructs.
Attack: AC 39 (threat AC 22 to confirm not sure if they can be critically hit or not) (16 for missing if he needs to), damage 25 (damage 45 if can crit), AC 22 (65 for missing) damage 21
Rage 3 Negative levels: 4 (-4 on everything, -20 hp on current and total)
link href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqg4Ie7wU72EdEtiMmcyYmpFc0djQWRTc05wQXZwQlE&usp=sharing"]Brom the Barbarian[/link] - Rich P; AC: 23 (T 14, FF 23, Raged 21), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 10/94 (30/114 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged)
Tuesday Shiner Evan D ~ AC 16/10/16, CMD 6, HP 43/57, light cast on headband (90 mins) (SUB Rich P) d8+10=13 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2015 11:40:50 AM
Tuesday channels his divine power to heal the group. He uses his teleport spell to cast mass CLW.
John C - Co-DM Rum Wednesday March 18th, 2015 5:17:56 PM
Edson tries to take some cover. Peza shoots the huge spider thingy in front of her. Barratore attacks, one hit lands the second does not. Brom still entangled attacks, but does not hit critically. Tuesday casts a group healing again.
The northern spider thing simply vanishes from even Barratore's improved vision. The southern looks at Barratore and sees the webbing is gone and tries it's hand at webbing Barratore, and witnesses the same effect as the northern one did last round, the webbing simply dissolves into nothing as it hits Barratore.
Peza / Chris / updated CS coming soon Hp 77/55 d20+17=28 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=8 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2015 9:25:13 PM
Peza steps forward [ 5'ft move ] reloading as she shuffles her feet ..... snapping a bolt into place .... firing it at point blank range at the shadowy beast .... she keeps firing ... she wont leave her friends at the mercy of shadowy beast
monster bolt d20+17=28 damage d8+1=3 shock damage d6=8 total = 11 monster bolt d20+12=32 crit hit damage d8+1=8 shock damage d6=2 total = 10 crit roll d20+12=23 missed total damage = 21
Feeling the healing magic from Tuesday wsh over .... she is glad he joined them ... his skills have sure enifted their group
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 17/57 d20+14=16 ; d20+9=18 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2015 11:56:33 PM
Again the healing magic fills him. Edson pops up, leaning out the door and firing his bow. Hit ac 16, 5dmg Hit ac 18, 5dmg
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 86/106Character Sheet d20+15=31 ; d20+10=23 ; 2d8+8=15 ; 2d8+8=21 ; Thursday March 19th, 2015 11:04:28 AM
"The second one has vanished", he calls out to the others as he slashes at the monstrosity in front of him and Brom
Hit AC 31/23. DMG 15/21
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 19/72 10d6=41 ; d20+13=33 ; Thursday March 19th, 2015 5:49:50 PM
Gerox raises his hand and launches a fireball at L9 hoping to just get the spider. 42 points of damage. Refex save of 19 for half damage. He then shifts back to a bat to look for the other spider.
Perception roll natural 20
John C - Co-DM Rum d20=9 ; d3=3 ; d3=2 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+19=21 ; 2d6+14=18 ; Thursday March 19th, 2015 7:05:37 PM
Peza steps forward and shoots twice, both hitting, but neither one critically. Edson double shoots his bow, but misses twice. Barratore attacks hitting once. Gerox launches a fireball.
DM rolled attacks for Brom, one hit, one miss.... (18 damage) --------------------------------------------------------------------
The Norther Spider was unwounded, before it vanished. The Southern Spider is visibly bleeding, but has yet to be seriously effected by it's wounds. The Spider seemed to avoid most of the fireball, but it did take some of the damage.
The Northern spider is still missing, but the shack is starting to become covered with webbing, it looks like the same as what's binding Brom and what was binding Barratore.. The southern spider spits at Peza, Peza please make a fort save DC 12 or take 3 DEX and 2 Con damage (2 saves in a row or take the damage)
The darkness feels like it's closing in upon the whole party, closing in, yet it's still the same amount only compressed in closer. Maybe it's the effects of the webbing spreading over the shack, maybe it's something else all together.....
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