Co-DM John Wednesday June 17th, 2015 11:26:39 AM
Each of the groups meets at a tavern in Plateau City, having arrived separately both recognize the other from their trips to the Giggling Ghost. Introducing themselves they all discover that they are all headed to Float City, the actual home of The Giggling Ghost, that legendary tavern they have only visited in their dreams. Having had time to get some food and a couple drinks, the groups decide to travel together no longer being up to what they used to be, and friends are always welcome. While talking they all have a token good for one teleport to or from float City appear in front of them with a small flash of magic, apparently taking care of the cost of their teleport, for this trip at least. As the time approaches that the Teleporter to Float City will be going off the Group pays their bill and makes their way to the building that contains the magical device to transport them to float City. The Building is huge, it has a couple person sized doorways, but the outsized freight door is impressive. It measures 50' wide and 20' tall, it folds open in 4 sections making an opening big enough for just about anything that might need to be shipped. You each hand over the token for the teleport. A female elf says "Please remember to stay in the Blue zone, it is for your safety when entering or leaving the area. Have a safe trip." You can see the floor of the big warehouse is painted in four colors. one area is blue with a path leading in and out of the teleporter, with red slash lines in the blue path to the area where you are to stand. The other areas are Green and Yellow with red boxing the other colors as well. in the Green area is a pair of wagons with horses still attached. The yellow area has a few dozen crates of differing sizes stacked in it. In the Blue area are the what you assume are the two drovers for the wagons. The elf starts counting down, " 10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1......" The wold goes dark, you feel like you are being squeezed in from every side at the same time, and it's a whole lot of squeezing. then suddenly you can see, not each other but it's white, like an endless room, in all white. you can't tell if time is moving, as you have no reference to determine one way or the other. After some amount of time it goes black again, the squeezing feeling once more takes effect on each of you. There's a very loud Popping sound, although you are not sure if it's just in your head or not. and you are once again standing in a blue area, but it's not the same one you were in, so you assume you are now in Float City. Just past the end of the red slashed blue walkway is a fat little gnome sitting on a tall stool behind a desk with a pair of really beefy looking guards standing near him., he has a quill in his hand and is briskly writing on a parchment while taking to one of the drovers, the other drover is already driving his wagon out of the building. You also notice that at least 20% of the crates have already been moved as well.
Do you get in line, make a break for the door or try to sneak out?
Everyone Highlight to display spoiler: { Be sure to have a character sheet linked, until you do, no experience or loot will be awarded, as well as everyone check out each other characters, both for mistakes and so you know what each other can do. Thank You}
Evaris Wednesday June 17th, 2015 3:44:19 PM
Smiling, Evaris steps up to wait in line. "Ah, bureaucracy. Isn't it nice that it's the same no matter where you go?"
Roel stumps along beside Evaris, leaning on a cane. "Don't know what they think they're looking for," he grumbles. "Do they think theives and ruffians are just going to announce themselves?"
[OOC: I thought the official name of the place was "The Floating City." And that "The Float" was a nickname. I've never seen it called "Float City" before. Is that new? Or am I missing something?]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday June 17th, 2015 4:04:00 PM
Edson looked at the line, and then back at Barratore.
"Judging for best in show Barry, I hear your the front runner."
As he is joking, his eyes are scanning the line and exit. Growing up in the thieves guild, his thieving mind was screaming to get out of there. He had to choke it down a bit, and push forward. He was with friends, old and new and had to trust in doing it the right way.
He moved up behind Evaris and waited in line.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 89/89 Wednesday June 17th, 2015 4:58:41 PM
Ariach gets in line too. He is completely convinced that Roel´s comment is absolutely inappropriate. "The man is just doing his job. A very important one to maintain law and order. It´s thanks to men like him that our wold doesn´t descend into total chaos."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=30 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2015 6:27:28 PM
The transport to the Floating City was not fun. Arriving in the Floating City, Brom just stands in line and waits to get through the line faster. Brom doesn't say anything, but does keeps an eye on the scene occuring around them.
Perception DC 30
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday June 17th, 2015 6:37:10 PM
A little bit dizzy and breathing heavily from the teleportation he walks slowly. Indeed, Ariach the man is just doing his job and it's for the better cause of order, Lanliss says.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=6 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 9:37:31 AM
"Well that sucked more than a little" Barratore states to no one in particular. "Next time we walk" The minotaur glances about, notices they all seemed to have arrived and that is about it. [Perception 6] The others fall in line and he sighs, rolling his eyes and giving a sharp snort to Ariach's statement. Barratore glances down at Edson, not sure whether the humor was also an insult. Maybe he should hit him just in case. Barratore feels his left fist clench and his shoulder start to engage. His weight shifts slightly to his right foot and his hips turn out.
He then thinks better of it. Others would likely get all too excited and such. First impressions Barratore. You only get to make a few of them. Metascar's training and instruction resound in his memory.
So, Barratore takes and releases a great breath of air loudly and attempts to summon the reserves of his patiance
Co-DM John Thursday June 18th, 2015 12:51:42 PM
The gnome finally finishes up with the second drover with a "thump-thump"of a hand-held stamp on two pieces of parchment on his desk. He hands one to the drover and then looks up, seemingly seeing the group for the first time. Sense motive DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: { He seems to thinking, "oh joy more visitors"} He smiles to the party, "Welcome to Float City, My name is Maximilian Burke. It's my job to clear people before entering our fine city. Are all of you traveling together or are you here separately?" He starts counting out sheets of some form, two for each group member. He starts with the questions after he gets a response.... "Name? Reason for visiting our fine City?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=24 ; d20+1=20 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 3:05:55 PM
Brom never much of a conversationalist hears the gnomes questions and with brief very short answers answers the questions.
"Yes." "Brom." "Movin' here."
After that, he looks down at Maximilian Burke waiting. (Local KS is for what Brom should expect during this process.)
Perception DC 24; Local KS DC 20
Evaris d20+18=33 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 5:00:29 PM
"And a good day to you, Master Burke," Evaris replies. "My companions and I do travel together, yes. We are adventurers, come to taste the delights of the Floating City and perhaps to make it our new home. My name is Evaris Leafgreen; this is Roel Trexer. I will let my companions introduce themselves as they will."
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 89/89 Thursday June 18th, 2015 6:49:57 PM
"Ariach Gatelatch am I. And we are here to offer the fine city our support to destroy evil wherever it is found" says the young human warrior who looks very proud of this announcement.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=24 ; d20+23=31 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 11:46:57 PM
(Sense Motive: 24, natural 1. i see the die roller is still cursed.)
Unusually quiet, Emrys stands back with perfect posture as his twinkling eyes scrutinize the surroundings and these people who are his friends. In all his glorious preeminence, Emrys seems slightly perplexed. Everything seems perfectly prim and proper, but odd at the same time. He can't put his silken finger upon it.
"My dear, Barratore." He says with the warmest of smiles, "No need to be so taut. Roel was most certainly jesting. Remember the last unfortunate soul that received one of your hallmark pummelings? He is still hearing colors, poor fellow."
Emrys steps forward elegantly with his fanciful walking stick, which appears to be dotted with blossoms as though it were still living. His warmth and loveliness, all aglow, shines for all to bask within. With a deep bow to Mister Burke, he introduces himself. (Diplomacy: 31) "My name is Emrys Myrridanmyl, younger Lord of Culverheart. I travel here with my friends seeking love, lore and adventure. We could use your brilliant and expert guidance. Please direct us where we must go. Your assistance is most appreciated."
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=16 ; Friday June 19th, 2015 7:44:14 AM
My name is Lanliss Drakeguard, we are traveling together, fighting evil monsters wherever we are, we are moving here. Lanliss says
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday June 19th, 2015 9:26:05 AM
"Edson Kazil, thats a big E... little d.. oh you get it. As for my purpose hear, I guess you can write ditto under anyone elses line."
Co-DM John Friday June 19th, 2015 5:24:24 PM
Brom: (perc)The Drovers are all signed in and are starting to leave the warehouse, only moments after you've arrived. (KL)Clerks are usually petty and can be vindictive if irritated. Emrys: (Diplo) You seem to sway his irritation towards the friendlier mark, but hearing you announce yourself as younger lord of Culverheart off set most of the gain you made.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The fat old gnome starts taking names, flipping between pages as he writes the information on each page, mumbling as he does so... "Brom, no last name, wonderful. Emigrating, perfect.....
Evaris Leafgreen, servant with him, Roel Trexler. Adventurer, even better....
Ariach Gatelatch Here to solve all our problems.....
Emrys Myrridanmyl, younger Lord of Culverheart, wonderful some sort of Nobility. Another Adventurer....
Lanliss Drakeguard, at least not another noble person. yet another adventurer....
Edson Kazil Smart aleck, like we need more of them in the city with the guilds around...."
He then looks at the group and you can tell he dreads asking the next series of questions on his entrance list. "Length of Stay? Current source of income? We don't allow unproductive folks to enter Float City.?"
You can see a few more questions on his list, or at least you hope it's only a few more questions....
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday June 19th, 2015 5:40:18 PM
Barratore bares his teeth to Emrys, the minotaur version of smile. "That one deserved it." He says in a friendly tone. To the Gnome he answers, "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight Clan and member of the Woldian League of Adventurers. I was presented this path to the Floating City by Gargul."
At the next set of questions he looks to the others and then back to the gnome."Not sure how long I will be here and the Woldian League is my source of income."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday June 19th, 2015 6:23:35 PM
Edson looks at the others, obviously at a loss for words about their stay.
" Eh.. as for the income. Brom and Barry have deep pockets, and are quite forgetful when drinking. "
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 89/89 Saturday June 20th, 2015 7:48:22 AM
What does the gnome expect to achieve by these comments? Ariach has no idea but he knows that he doesn´t like Mr. Burke´s sarcasm.
"Either you are very busy or you are just a very unfriendly person. The first will be excused, the second never."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+15=34 ; Saturday June 20th, 2015 9:12:47 AM
Emrys shows only a slight degree of displeasure with the little gnome's attitude. Being quite fluent in the gnome language, he quietly tries to discern the gnomes origins by his accent (Linguistics: 34).
He then says, in the gnomish language, a well-known gnomish proverb about having a sour outlook on life, "Ekkin gera hissa á að findna mold í eyrun ef þú ferð í toadyy fyrir hatte." (Which roughly translates to, 'Don't be surprised to find mold in your ears if you wear a toadstool for a hat.'
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Saturday June 20th, 2015 11:53:33 AM
After watching the gnome and the exchanges with the others, Brom lets out a sigh. Emrys had a way of putting you down without you knowing it, always a sharp-as-knives tongue. Edson always with the tongue as well, he was not as sweet talking when he was talking down at you. Brom wasn't sure this was the best time for a show of his witty vocabulary or the other sharp witted comments, but then again Brom had his own not so subtle issues...
"Yeah, no last name. Is that a problem." He says in a statement more than a question.
"Length of stay? Didn't I just answer that?"
"Don't have one. I...just...moved...here." He says with some impatience in this voice.
Evaris Saturday June 20th, 2015 12:29:15 PM
Roel harrumphs a little at the "servant" remark, but lets it pass.
"Our length of stay is presently undetermined," Evaris replies. "And we are independently wealthy. I trust that will not be a problem."
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=25 ; Saturday June 20th, 2015 6:01:43 PM
Lanliss looks at the group, each at turn talking with the gnome. he slaps his hand to the face, thinking to himself in a monologue .. Why didn't I sneak, why ?....in a few moments I could ..... He suddenly starts to speak In gnomish remembering he actually knows Gnome language but just not used to speak it.
"Length of Stay? probably indefinitely Lanliss says and smiles, and we are going to do some business for the Woldian League of Adventures mind you so you can assume that adventures always bring some form of wealth to the place they stay. Well then can we go now ? Lanliss asks politely
rolled Diplomacy 25 13(roll)+12(skill) ooc: rolled diplomacy to smooth things and make the process of immigrating to Float City much more easier and faster.
Co-DM John Monday June 22nd, 2015 5:45:58 AM
The grumpy Gnome seems a a lot put off as Emrys verbalizes an insult towards him. He looks to his left. "Bruno, please escort him to the secure room, and do a through search of him, pay careful attention to any produce or animals, or parts there of, as there may be a fine for smuggling involved." The big beefy half-orc puts his hand on Emrys' shoulder and points towards a doorway, gives him a toothy grin that doesn't suggest happiness and says, "In there, now."
The gnome is a bit calmer as Lanliss speaks, "There one like him every few days, for some reason, they either never come back, or have a much better attitude on their next trip. Now, you mentioned something about the WLA. They aren't exactly the popular, but then again most organizations aren't either." He pulls a small flask out from his portable desk and takes a huge drink from it, you can't smell booze though. "Any produce or animals to declare? Just last week someone smuggled in a monkey and well, it got messy, they only just caught it day before yesterday. People just don't understand why we have regulations."
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 89/89 Monday June 22nd, 2015 3:37:28 PM
Although Ariach doesn´t know what Emrys has said to the gnome in his native tongue, he knows the bard long enough to trust him blindly. Therefore he will not accept such a behavior from Mr. Burke.
As the half-orc puts his hand on Emrys´ shoulder, Ariach steps next to his friend. One hand at his flail, he looks sharply at the half-orc and slowly shakes his head, as a sign for the half breed not to continue.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=17 ; Monday June 22nd, 2015 3:44:23 PM
Lanliss gets the Helm he got from the Orc by the courtesy of Lady Bug. (description is on the very bottom end of the character sheet).
He then takes a berry from his backpack and gives it to the helm. the helm eats it. This is a living helmet, it's not dangerous. Lanliss says in Gnomish.
He then continues to speak We need Emrys in our group, he is a valuable member and I think he just had a bad day.....I think it's all a big misunderstanding.
Diplomacy rolled 17
p.s/ooc if the gnome tries to arrest me too I am going to either run or fight.
Evaris d20+23=37 ; Monday June 22nd, 2015 7:25:41 PM
Evaris pitches his voice to carry.
"Friends, please," he says. "We seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot. There's no need for us to be at odds. I'm sure Emrys is willing to apologize for his remarks, and I'm sure that my other friends won't do anything hasty with their weapons. And I'm sure that good Master Burke will realize that there's no reason to detain or search any of us, as we want only the best for the Floating City."
[Diplomacy 37, including the +2 bonus for "addressing a group of 10 or more"]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=29 ; d20+23=42 ; Monday June 22nd, 2015 9:19:03 PM
(Diplomacy: 29, directed at Burke)
"My comment meant no disrespect at all. In fact, it baffles me that one would become offended. I merely stated well-known Gnomish proverb, an expression with deep roots, originating from ancient Fey oral traditions. A timeless axiom many gnomes live by today, quite happily I have you. Surely, Mister Burke knows this to be true. Did I use improper enunciation? If I did, then I am deeply sorry. It's been too long since I spoke the gnomish tongue."
(Diplomacy: 42, directed at Bruno.) Emrys then turns his attention to the heavy hand on his shoulder and Ariach. "Ariach, thank you, but it isn't necessary. Bruno is only doing his job," he then turns and looks up at the muscular half-orc, "and a job he is doing very well. I don't wish Mister Burke to get Bruno in trouble for not doing his job." Emrys looks back up to Bruno again and says in the Orc language, "You are big, strong and very intimidating. Your voice sent a chill down my spine." He places his delicate hand on Bruno's and says with the warmest of smiles, "Let's go to your room, dear Bruno. I don't wish to deprive you any further." His warm expression doesn't contain the least bit of fear, more like a cat spying on a canary.
(ooc: there was no mention of Emrys' failure or success at identifying the gnomes homeland by his accent.)
Peza Monday June 22nd, 2015 9:34:49 PM
Having slipped in behind the group.... the raven haired girl quietly assess whats happening ....
"Yes ... they are right i'm sure this can be worked out " as Peza adds her voice in support
doing her best to look innocent .... " please this is out first time here .... we're here to try and make a difffrence for the better
ooc: having trouble with googledocs ... hopefully i can get it figured out soon
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday June 22nd, 2015 10:24:44 PM
Brom watches it all go down. He is prepared to step in and aid his friend. Before he has a chance to act, Emrys seems to diffuse the situation. Once done, Brom takes his turn and answers the annoying gnome's question.
"No." He says in response.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday June 22nd, 2015 11:29:27 PM
"The famous gnomish bureaucracy seems to be thriving" Barratore says it without thinking twice. he was beginning to think Gargul had a horrible sense of humor. He snorts as the one called Bruno puts his hand on Emrys's shoulder, but he knows a man doing his job and so unless Bruno gets over enthusiastic about it, Barratore did not plan on jumping in.
Barratore nods in agreement with Brom, "No." he states flatly to the gnome
Ariach, your header reads 89HP but your sheet reads you with 109HP.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 9:26:03 AM
Edson hand instinctly goes to his kuhkri, but even he is taken for by Emrys's diplomatic demeanor.
Turning to the gnome he answers "No" very direct, his eyes never leaving the half orc.
Co-DM John Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 1:32:19 PM
Ariach puts his hand on the haft of his flail and steps to block the Half-Orc from his duty. Lanliss states the party's need of Emrys. Evaris begs forgiveness for the group and any actions that may have been misconstrued. Emrys goes Diplomatic on Max and Bruno. Peza makes herself apparent and joins the chorus. Brom prepares to aid Emrys. Barratore figures it's just bureaucracy at work. Edson puts his had to his weapon, but replies to his questions....
The Half-Orc known as Bruno says, "I appreciate the complements, but I have my job to do and my boss will be very irritated if I don't follow Mr' Burke's directions. Now, please just go to the examination room where I can do my search for contraband and then you'll be right back here to finish answering questions, I don't plan on hurting anyone, and not to make any threats, but you are on Float City It is just after the last teleport for the day. Unless you can completely vanish, please don't cause a ruckus, it's more a hassle than anything else." He again indicates the door to a room at the side of the warehouse.
The Gnome watches the exchange and hears the others engage him in Diplomatic overtures. "It's been a very long day, and my patience is gone. There was someone who tried to smuggle in a couple pets, pets that if they escaped they'd be almost impossible to recapture. Then there was a man who wanted to bring a whole traveling circus to Float City yesterday, the nightmare that would be was thankfully decided at a level higher than me. The responsibilities continue even after people are here, that's why we are so through in our questions, and your friend, He leafs through papers and finds the name, Emrys, just happened to draw my ire, but once I've decided someone requires a close search, it's easier to do the search than the forms to cancel the search, as long as he doesn't have any proscribed items, namely produce or animals." He has a couple other minor questions, which he writes down on the sheets.
Waiting to find out if Emrys allows the search.....
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 1:58:24 PM
(Ooc: Emrys stated in my previous post that he would allow Bruno's search. "Let's go to your room, dear Bruno. I don't wish to deprive you any further.")
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 2:38:49 PM
Ariach relaxes and his hand leaves the haft of his weapon. But as he watches the bard leaving with Bruno, he vaguely remembers that Emrys once owned an animal. Hopefully the bard didn´t bring it.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 3:44:23 PM
Brom is starting to get impatient with the circus. "Come on, guys. Let's get this over with. I wanna ta check out the taverns. Ya know a good tavern is very important."
Evaris Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 5:32:56 PM
"No produce or animals, good sir," Evaris replies.
Peza Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 8:39:27 PM
Smiling as things settle down a little .... " yep ... lets get this over with .... and i'm with Brom ... a drink would be nice way to end the day in a new place .... get a feel for the place"
Peza heads into the room .... hoping to find a comfortable seat
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 10:30:48 PM
"Hear that? Broms looking for the tavern already, means only one thing. Drinks are on him all night."
While being searched in private, Emrys cooperates most willingly and tries to make the experience as pleasant as possible. He strikes up some friendly chit chat. If Bruno shows profound interest in any particular item, Emrys weaves a fascinating tale about its acquisition. Of course, if the bard chooses to employ a little artistic license in his story, to inspire awe and wonder, he will do so sparingly. (Perform [Oratory]: 39)
Emrys shows interest in Bruno by asking him questions about his job and life in the Floating City. Things like: "Any family here? How are his accommodations? What is the most interesting thing you've found on someone?" "What happens to contraband once it's gathered ... do you get to keep any of it?" "Who is your boss? I'd like to tell him about the wonderful job you're doing!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 11:41:35 PM
Barratore mostly agrees with Brom, "Want to drop gear somewhere first though, or at least know where to drop gear before you start buying drinks."
Barratore takes his lead from the others and just tries to get through the place without overly cheesing off the gnome. The little man reminded him a bit of Gerox and that sudden thought causes him to chuckle out aloud and mumble, "Damned little gnome"
Co-DM John Wednesday June 24th, 2015 1:32:42 PM
To Emrys questions Bruno only answers one, "My Boss, his name is Markus Simpson, he's Chief Adviser to the Overlord, and in general is responsible for security of Float City." _____________________________________________________________________________
After about 5 or 6 minutes, Bruno escorts his back to the rest of the group. "He's clear." is all he says to the Gnome. He then retakes his position guarding Mr Burke.
The Gnome sorts through the papers and files them away, he then lifts the desk top and pulls out another stack of papers. "OK, since this is your first trip to Float City, we have a few more things to discuss. First, here." He hands one sheet to each member of the group. "First: You can defend yourself in Float City, there is harsh penalties for starting fights, it usually involves time spent working on the trash level. Not really somewhere decent people want to be. Second: We are coming up on Mask Day, all residents partake in it. It's our method of selecting those who work for the City, in various jobs, from Advisers at the top to the Cleaning crews and guards for those who break our laws. I suggest making your way to The Masque, it is the premiere Mask Shop in Float City and the proprietor there is well versed on the Day and it's events. Lastly: While homes can be leased or even purchased, Float City only has two Inns. There is Message in a Bottle Tavern, on this level and a grubby pit on the Fence Level called The Giggling Ghost. I wouldn't reccomend the Ghost, it's not a great place to stay."
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday June 24th, 2015 4:15:57 PM
So where are we going folks, Lanliss asks the party. He adds after that. I would like to see the masks at The Masque, sound nice to buy a mask for a mask festival, it might help us in the future.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Wednesday June 24th, 2015 5:40:30 PM
Ariach is relieved that finally everything went well. "If it´s a custom we should buy a mask. But why should a mask be helpful for us in the future?" Ariach is anxious to hear Lanliss´answer.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday June 24th, 2015 6:36:49 PM
"I'm always lookin' fer a tavern. Ya know that." He says in response to Edson. "Don't think you can weasel yur way inta free drinks from me. Buy yur own."
"Okay, let's drop off our stuff first, then." he says to Barratore.
"Yeah a good mask. A demon mask or some other beast. Now that sounds like my kind of mask."
Peza Wednesday June 24th, 2015 9:18:46 PM
"We can make our way to the tavern .... take up a temporary residence .... while we figure out what we will do here ... then we can rent/lease a place more to our needs "
"then we can visit the masque .... this could be fun .... i wonder if there is meaning behind different types of masks "
Evaris Wednesday June 24th, 2015 10:06:03 PM
"By all means," Evaris agrees. "Let us sample the hospitality of the Message in a Bottle before going forth to procure masks! What manner of masks are available, do you think?"
Evaris accompanies his companions as they leave the odd little gnome.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday June 24th, 2015 11:15:31 PM
As they leave, Emrys pauses by Bruno and says in orc, "We all rest secure knowing you're on guard. If you find yourself in a tavern after work, have a fine meal and drinks, on me." Emrys takes two gold coins from his pocket and places them in Bruno's hand.
(ooc: I personally don't know the cost of living in Floating City, but the PHB says 2 gold is a day's wage for a skilled artisan. That should afford him a big steak dinner and drinks, and plenty left over for a tip.)
As they speak of masks, Emrys replies, "I've heard of this masked event, but not much more. Sounds quite mysterious if you ask me... but it feels almost criminal to deprive others my lovely face?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday June 25th, 2015 9:36:21 AM
" Brom, you say that now, but when your knee deep in empty tankards everyone in the room drinks on your copper."
" Only thieves hide behind masks, so lets keep our wits and coin purses in check."
R&R (Rest and Relaxation or is it Round Up and Remonstration)
Co-DM John Thursday June 25th, 2015 1:50:27 PM
XP for scene 1, 1500 ________________________________________
Finally, the Group is allowed to exit the "customs building" into Float City itself. They each have in hand a sheet of rules and from Mr Burke they also have the information that there are two Inns located in various parts of the city. Exiting from the Building, they are in a somewhat narrow allyway, that opens to more streets to the left(east) and disappears around a left handed corner to the right(west). The two buildings across the street are obviously part of the transport system, mainly because the freight that was teleported in to the warehouse is being moved to one of them, and it's signage says" Way Station Receiving Annex" and the building next to it has a sing that says "Way Station Dispatch Annex ". Looking back at the warehouse it has big lettering painted on it saying "The Way Station".
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { peeking around the corner is a little kid, watching to see what the party does.} Decisions, decisions, where shall you go what shall you do?
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=25 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+18=25 ; Thursday June 25th, 2015 5:28:31 PM
Ariach, Lanliss begins to speak. It's always good to have a good mask for an event of masks, he wouldn't want any evil things noticing us easily for our lack of masks on our faces and following us would why ? Not to mention it could us sneak into places much more easily, a festival of masks
Lanliss then reads the sheet...searching for a loopholes in the rules searching for something that might help them in the future. Lanliss spots a little kid that peeks at them. There is a little boy peeking, I am going to keep an eye on him, he whispers, and begins to find his way to the boy, walking stealthy in the direction of the boy with the intent of observing the boy.
Emrys gives a quick scan of the parchment he was given. However he lingers upon the page a bit longer than necessary to hide his glances at the small child. He looks him over: condition of his clothes, his cleanliness, if he appears well fed or starving. He also notices Lanliss sneak away. A smile forms across his lips.
"Yes, the tambour of this place is unequivocally a curious beat. Then I, when blest with such estate, with such a house, and such a mate, would envy not the Woldly great."
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 d20+13=16 ; Friday June 26th, 2015 6:05:28 AM
Ariach isn´t sure if Lanliss is totally honest. He justs hopes that it has nothing to do with his defaced appearance. But when he thinks about it he realizes that all his allies never have mistreated him because he hasn´t a perfect face. That must be one of the reasons he enjoys their companion.
"Let´s go to the "Message in a Bottel". I pay the first round. And just the first round."
perception check= 16
OOC: i don´t know but my yesterday post doesn´t show up.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=25 ; Friday June 26th, 2015 9:03:30 AM
Barratore exits and looks about, spying the little boy. He arches an eyebrow as he sees him. Several of the others have already pointed him out and so there is nothing to say, but decide on here to go. Ariach makes that decision pretty easy. "You make a good argument Ariach, Message in a Bottle for me."
Barratore was not sure what he thought about the mask thing. "How does wearing a mask help the city select job positions?" he scratches his snout, Lanliss could take care of himself, well they all could to an extent. Boy is probably just a curious cuss. Barratore looks down towards everyone for someone to start walking towards The Message in a Bottle Tavern
Perception 25
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=34 ; Friday June 26th, 2015 9:26:15 AM
Edson sees the child, but since everyone else has also apparently seen him has no reason to talk about him.
"So message in a bottle it is I guess" He says, as he begins heading down the alleyway to the main street.
Evaris Friday June 26th, 2015 10:58:40 AM
"I don't know, Barratore," Evaris replies. "But won't it be fun to find out? Let's find this Message in a Bottle."
If nobody else has chosen a direction, Evaris turns left and heads for the streets.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=28 ; Friday June 26th, 2015 2:51:30 PM
Brom takes the paper and briefly looks at it. He doesn't see anything unusual in it.
Brom spots the boy as does nearly every one else in the group. "What ya want, boy." He says not being one to beat around the bush. "Come out here. I got some questions for ya anyway. Good way ta earn yurself some easy coin."
If the kid comes out, Brom has a few questions. "Where can a I find a good boarding house?" He says. "Something in a better part of the city."
Co-DM John Friday June 26th, 2015 6:18:01 PM
Just about everyone notices the little kid, some are stealthy about trying to approach him, but that's put to an end when Brom calls out to him.
________________________________________________________________ The Kid ducks back beyond the corner, then moments later he walks around it to face the party. As he gets closer your impression changes, he's not a little kid, but a teenager of the Halfling persuasion. He looks a bit sheepish, but he eventually puts his shoulders back and faces the group. "I can help you with that, I know the city good. I was born here, This here is the Merchant level, where a lot of business' are located as well as most people who have a bit of money. Below us is the Barracks Level, lots of shops and places where they manufacture weapons and other stuff. Below that is the Fence level, that's where the Giggling Ghost is, been by it, but I'm not allowed inside yet, they say I'm too young. It's also where the fish market is found. Above us, I've only snuck up there a few times, it's where the fancy people live and do business for those who are rich. and on top is the palace and temples and a great big park. I'm not sure where a boarding house can be found right now, but I'll look into it if you want me too. But I can take you to "The Bottle", I bet they have rooms available and you can buy food there too."
Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { He seems honest enough, but he seems excited about something.}
Peza Friday June 26th, 2015 9:44:43 PM
The raven haired girl smiles as the young teenager ..... she remembers her days on the strreets of Plateau city ..... roaming the back alleys .... exploring the city ....
"we'll take you up on that .... lead the way ... i'm Peza .... whats your name ?? maybe you can explain this mask day for us "
Evaris d20+18=23 ; Friday June 26th, 2015 11:33:12 PM
"My thanks, young sir," Evaris says good-naturedly, and follows the boy. Roel scowls a bit, but does the same.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+11=22 ; d20+11=13 ; Saturday June 27th, 2015 1:23:09 PM
Edson, upon noticing the halfling, tucks his coin pouch inside his belt line. He knows the boy seems honest, but halflings tending to follow down the same path as Edson.
" Any squids on the side? Any fat bellies?" he asks the halfling in Thieve's cant. He doesn't expect an answer but watches the facial expressions of the teenage to see if he registers the meanings. If he does notice a reaction, he continues talking but in Elvish now.
IN Elvish Highlight to display spoiler: {" He's a guildy, watch your pockets and coins around him."}
Sense Motive 22
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=13 ; Saturday June 27th, 2015 4:18:07 PM
Lanliss agrees with the group for now.....
Sense Motive 13
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Saturday June 27th, 2015 7:50:17 PM
Ariach is happy that they have found a city guide - or was it the other way? He smiles at tha halfling. "Go on, we all are thirsty and hungry. Hopefully the "Message in a Bottle" serves good food as well."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20=12 ; Sunday June 28th, 2015 8:31:16 PM
Barratore falls in to follow the halfling to the Message in a Bottle tavern. His thoughts drift to the engineering involved and the issues a stacked city like this would have to overcome. Did the city grant any sunlight on the center levels? How was the architecture defined to support the place? What type of Defences the lowest level and the upper level Might employ.
It would certainly be an amazing city to come to learn about and explore
Know engineering 12
Co-DM John d20=8 ; Monday June 29th, 2015 10:57:13 AM
Edson gets no response the quick questions in Thieve's Cant, at least no response a person wouldn't make to nonsensical questions. (no, he apparently does not know Thieve's Cant) Everyone makes their wish known that they head towards The Message in a Bottle tavern.
The teen smiles and then starts in talking about the Merchant Level, it's almost as if he lived here even.... While he talks he leads you left from the building you just left, he points out a Shrine to Domi on the corner, but leads you away from it. At the corner he points out a bakery, "Nori's home cookin", "Nori, well actually her daughter Carmen now, makes breads stuffed with meats and sauces. My favorite is Spicy Gator. He leads you to the right then left in a pair of quick turns. To the left just past a tiny alley is a shop called, "Butch's Butchery" in the window is a selection of smoked meats and sausages. From the open doorway you head the occasional thunk of a cleaver hitting a chopping block. Just a head on the right you can see the obvious signage for Message in a Bottle Tavern. A carved wooden sign showing a scroll half stuffed into a bottle. Somewhere about the sharp turns the teen mentioned he has a collection of figurines of the New Shining Dragons, he also has managed to get two of the figures given out at the retirement party for the Heroes of Black Bird Lake, he has the Horse for Sir Joshua the Virtuous and the Big Minotaur Malgant. He then asks, "So, do you know any really famous heroes?"
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday June 29th, 2015 4:19:09 PM
Lanliss doesn't respond but looks carefully at the figurines. Nice figurines you have there little boy, Lanliss says in awe and wonder in the halfling language. If our ways ever meet again and I will have a figurine I will give you one.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Monday June 29th, 2015 5:41:06 PM
Ariach likes the fact to have a shrine of Domi close. He must not forget to visit the holy place for a prayer. As the reach the "Message in a Bottle" he wants to go in immediately but stops at the treshold and turns to the halfling to answer his question.
"I am sorry but i don´t know any famous heroes at first hand. But i guess our companion Emrys, son of an archdruid, probably knows one or two."
Before he enters the tavern he stops again and asks the halfling "Do we owe you some money for your guided tour?"
Peza Monday June 29th, 2015 9:35:38 PM
Following the young halfling .... their tour guide ..... she listens ti his spiel ....
"spicy gator ?? never had gator before ... i might have to try that .... maybe another day we can try it .. you can introduce me to Carmen .... i always like to meet those in the neighborhood ... real people of the city "
"You didnt answer my question young man ...what exactly is mask day ??? and its meaning? "
Evaris Monday June 29th, 2015 10:01:10 PM
Evaris follows the young guide, looking around him with interest. He makes a mental note of the bakery and the butcher's shop for later reference. Beside him, Roel stumps along with the aid of his cane, interested in his surroundings despite himself.
"Thank you, young sir," Evaris says when they reach the tavern. "Famous adventuers? Alas, I know none. My plan, you see, is to help my companions become famous adventurers." He gestures to the rest of the group. "And then...well, then, I will know some!" He winks.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+21=28 ; Monday June 29th, 2015 10:31:52 PM
"Famous adventurers ... why yes we are! Evaris, don't be so modest. We've made quite a name for ourselves from which we came. In fact, it quite perturbs me that we are not already known here. Our treatment so far has been quite discourteous, except for you, my good lad. However, I do know many adventurer whose renown far overshadows our own fame ... in a shadow blacker than pitch and as vast as the night's sky. I'm most certain you know of them, but that's another story for another time." (Perform [Oratory]: 28)
Emrys isn't sure now is the right time to reveal his wold-famous father and his association with the Gold Dragons! Not until he gets a better feel of the place.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday June 29th, 2015 10:39:15 PM
Barratore follows, partially paying attention to the halfling. He knew he would not be able to find his way anywhere for some time without help and decides not to punish himself by trying to figure it out on the first trip. The mention of the Blackbird Lake Heroes does gain his attention. Joshua he had heard of, Malgant he felt he practically knew. There was a hero. The pride of Winterbourne, the pride of all minotaurs. The question of really famous heroes stings the proud young Steelwind a bit and he does not know what to say and thus simply gapes.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday June 29th, 2015 11:18:57 PM
Edson only knew the heroes mentioned from the retirement celebration at the Giggling Ghost. Those were the only heroes he ever met, and he didn't really know them.
After arriving at the inn, he thanks the halfling and heads in.
Co-DM John Tuesday June 30th, 2015 10:20:00 AM
The teenager blushes as it is mentioned he failed to talk about Mask Day..... "Gosh, Sorry, I got so into talking about the buildings and the figurines I have that I just completely forgot about it.
Well, it happens only one day a year, and everyone that is of age and a citizen of the City takes part. Masks are worn so that the choices that the Overlord makes is done at random, it's more fair that way. Those chosen are assigned various jobs through out the city, from cleaning up to being actual advisers to the City Council. There is pay for those who get chosen but it depends on the job to determine how much the pay is. I have 2 years yet before I take part, and I'm told if a non-citizen gets chosen, they pay a fine and spend time doing scut work down on the trash level."
As Emrys speaks the teen pays attention closely, "So, you all are famous else where?" _________________________________________________________________ Since it's early evening, the Bottle is very busy, you can tell a lot of the professions of the clientele by the clothes or the semi-grime on them, there is a big burly human standing next to main bar, he has a greatsword leaning next to and hanging on the wall behind him is a arbelest that looks like it took a giant to cock. You then realize why he stands there, the man behind the bar can only be a brother, no two strangers could have the same combination of nose (over large) and severely cleft chin. It gives them a rather unique look, and both look like they are hard men, not someone who puts up with hassles. As you get close to the bar the man behind it says, "Welcome to the Message in a Bottle, My names is Simon Caparello, what can I get you?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday June 30th, 2015 11:49:38 AM
Brom follows the halfling as the boy leads them through the Float look at all of the buildings the boy points out.
Brom nods his head in agreement when Emrys claims the group's fame. He looks down at the little halfling and says "I've killed vampires, giants, sea monsters, and other things that crawl in the dark that'd make ya wet yur pants."
When the group arrives at the inn, Brom will give the boy a couple of gold. "Easy coin."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday June 30th, 2015 2:00:38 PM
Edson bellies up to the bar and looks at the bartender with the big nose.
"What do you recommend?"
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Tuesday June 30th, 2015 5:00:54 PM
Ariach orders wine and prepares his purse to pay the first round like he has promised.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday June 30th, 2015 5:18:32 PM
Lanliss says nothing and sits at the bar, silent, waiting for an interesting thing to happen.
Evaris Tuesday June 30th, 2015 10:02:24 PM
Evaris listens to the explanation of Mask Day. "Well," he says. "It sounds as if we should not take part. I doubt we could call ouselves citizens after so short a stay here."
In the tavern, he says, "Thank you, Master Caparello, I'm keen to sample the local wine. Is there a particular one you'd recommend?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday June 30th, 2015 11:03:06 PM
Barratore nods with Evaris's comment, "Agreed. I don't think we're citizens." Barratore takes in the tavern as he enters. he does not stop in the doorway or anything, but just looks about as he leans into the bar with his hip.
"Thank you." he replies to Caparello, "A tankard of Stout and some food please." he adds
Barratore will look to take his order to a table if he can.
Co-DM John Wednesday July 1st, 2015 1:37:10 PM
Brom tells the teen some of the stuff they have killed and hands him a couple gold for the escort. Edson and Evaris asks for a recommendation. Wine is ordered as well as stout and some food. ________________________________________________________________________ The teenagers says, "Just as for Filby if you need me again for anything." He takes the coins and waits a couple minutes to see if there is anything else, if not he takes off back down the street. The bartender says, "Just call me Capo, most people do, unless they are bill collectors or city officials. For recommendations, I'd say one of the wines from the Taur islands if that's what you want, it's a bit more in cost, but you can't beat the taste. As for local wines, take a look around, think there's many places to grow grapes? I'm sure the temples up top probably grow some for their own use, but down here we either drink imported stuff or if you want local stuff its Mead, Stout, Grog, Whiskey or a drink called Cuke, it's a alcohol made with sea cucumbers. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are desperate. Now for food, you want earth, sea or air? As in, Red meats, bird meats or fish, of course we can combine them too." (Name Pronounced Cap-O not Ka-Po)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday July 1st, 2015 4:52:08 PM
Lanliss asks Capo. Anything green (salad) ?
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Wednesday July 1st, 2015 7:08:13 PM
"Red meats for me, earth then."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday July 1st, 2015 7:53:46 PM
"This is what I'm talkin' 'bout." He says walking into the tavern. "Gimme all three. And I'll take a pitcher of stout."
Peza Wednesday July 1st, 2015 8:33:53 PM
Her stomach growls at the smell of the food ....
" everything smells great ..... i'll take a seafood platter .... with a stout "
Peza surveys the room .... taking in the sights and sounds of the locals ....
Evaris Wednesday July 1st, 2015 10:40:08 PM
"Wine from the Taur Isles it is," Evaris says. "And I'll try some of your fowl if you please, Master Capo."
Beside him, Roel grunts, "Stout and red meat."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Wednesday July 1st, 2015 10:58:13 PM
Capo, a name he might remember. Time would tell on that. "Red meat and plenty of it." Barratore chimes in. "We're eating, not gardening Lanliss." Barratore chuckles, which ends with a snort and he hoists the tankard of stout when it arrives. "To our next chapter friends."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday July 2nd, 2015 12:19:45 AM
"Stout for me too" edson says. " And maybe some of the air for me as well..."
Co-DM John Thursday July 2nd, 2015 3:38:31 PM
At the mention of green, "Just don't ask too many questions about what it is....." He takes the orders for everyone else. ____________________________________________________________________________ Capo turns and you realize he is walking on a "peg" leg, it must have a foot shaped end, because he has a boot on it, but the way he moves it obvious it's a fake leg from just below the knee. He shouts through the door to the kitchen, the order and then suggests that the group take the large table over wall. A few minutes later the food arrives, it has a lot of different scents, and there is a plate of green leafy stuff, but not any thing you recognize. The drinks keep coming and the food slowly vanishes as it's eaten, the suddenly the entire shakes violently and all conversation stops.....
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Thursday July 2nd, 2015 4:33:45 PM
Ariach looks around in surprise.
Peza Thursday July 2nd, 2015 11:23:29 PM
Settling in at the table .... digs into her dinner ..... everything smells and taste amazing ..... as she listens to the sights and sounds ....
At the sudden shaking of the tavern .... she stops with her fork half way to taking another mouthful ....
" what ??? " as she surveys the crowd to see theri reaction .... wondering if this is a normal occurance on the floating city
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=33 ; Thursday July 2nd, 2015 11:51:40 PM
"Oh my, such a selection, so much to choose from. Since this is my first day on the lake, I would like to try a sampling of the local and most delectable fishes. On the bone or fillets, it does not matter." Emrys then considers the perfect wine that goes well with fish. "Would you happen to have a bottle of elderflower wine. If not, what would you suggest pairs best with the catch of the day?"
As he and his friends begin to dine at the table, his pointed ears diligently scan the room for any interesting tidbits of conversation and drunken lore. (Perception: 33)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday July 3rd, 2015 8:00:58 AM
Barratore eats, drinks, eats some more and has a few bites. The standard bottomless pit, Barratore, orders some more food just before the shaking. Barratore stops in mid bite and looks around. "This city is floating on the surface of a lake isn't it?"
It even occurs to the relatively slow minotaur that an earthquake couldn't do that and that there were millions of tons of stone above his head. That hard fact pushed into his mind and that made him very uncomfortable, much like being underground.
"Why is our new city shaking guys?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday July 3rd, 2015 9:49:35 AM
At the shaking of the Tavern, Edson looks at Barratore expecting the minotaur to be the cause of it. When he sees Barratore looking concerned he hops out of his seat and heads for the door to see what is happening on the streets
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Friday July 3rd, 2015 11:57:34 AM
After the short quake, the dust that had wafted down from the rafters, Emrys nonchalantly brushes away from his shoulders. He calmly takes a sip from his wine glass and then says, "As always gentlemen ... we arrived just in time. Our perpetual punctuality is positively perfect!"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=20 ; Friday July 3rd, 2015 1:51:40 PM
Brom welcomes the plates of food. He quickly hoards his plates and begins to wolf down his food. "Froods ood." He says with a full mouth of food. He eats everything ignoring most of what goes on around him. It's not until he nearly done that he seems to lift his head and down his pitcher of stout. "Two more pitchers." He says to the serving wench.
The shake catches him by surprise. If the barbarian had a weak spot, it would right after a large meal. "What in the Gods was that?"
Perception DC20
Co-DM John Friday July 3rd, 2015 11:28:20 PM
Everyone looks around and they see nothing but shock and horror on the faces of the other patrons. Some are making the signs of holy symbols and saying quiet and not so quiet prayers. Capo looks towards his brother and without a word being said, the guy by the bar takes a quick look around the room, being sure no one is in immediate danger, he heads for the door to see what he can see. Before the shaking most of the patrons were just discussing their day and what plans they were making for the next day.
From the doorway, "Capo, I smell smoke coming from somewhere and whatever it has shaken loose alot of dust and the birds are all riled up and flying all over." He large man steps quickly to one side and then you notice why, a large plopping sound can be heard from just outside the door, like some mud fell from a fairly good height. Capo speaks up, "Everyone, please remain calm, we don't know what's going on, but I'm buying a round on the house. As soon as I find out what's going on, I'll tell you. Just remember this city is built extremely sturdy, that storm last year never even budged us, so something not normal happened. Calvin, go find out what's going on, we'll be OK here." Capo calls to the man at the door and the man lets the door close and disappears out of sight. From outside you can hear a lot of excited voices, some shouting, some crying, some proclaiming the end is near......
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Saturday July 4th, 2015 2:43:03 AM
"Wait!" Ariach demands in his military manner as the man named Calvin leaves the taproom. "We will accompany Calvin" he says harsh to Capo but adds then more gentle "if it is agreeable."
While Ariach reaches for his shield he scrutinizes his companions hoping they will join him.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=29 ; Saturday July 4th, 2015 12:37:31 PM
"Free drink, that's what I'm talkin' 'bou..." Brom starts to say before he see Ariach's face. "Aw, come on, free drink, full belly..." He says pleading.
He stands and lets out a giant burp. "This better have some fun or excitement."
Perception DC29
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; d20+7=25 ; Saturday July 4th, 2015 7:22:00 PM
well well, an adventure for the group... Lanliss says unexcited while finishing his last unknown leafy stuff he got from the the bartender.. He raises up from the seat, satiated..and continues to speak. I think we should go now....thanks for the Leafy stuff Capo. Lanliss exits the door waiting for the group to exit the door and seeing whatever they see Also Lanliss tries to remember if he saw anything in the rules book/guide the gnome gave them that might be relevant to the situation at hand.
Perception 17
Knowledge Local 25
Evaris Saturday July 4th, 2015 9:35:56 PM
"Come, Friend Brom!" Evaris says. "We will vanquish whatever needs vanquishing, and then the free drink will taste all the sweeter!"
Evaris hurries outside with this friends.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Sunday July 5th, 2015 8:56:38 AM
Ooc: Guess I didn't make it outside.
Edson follows the others outside.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Sunday July 5th, 2015 9:36:30 AM
Barratore stands and pounds the last of his drink and scans the table to make sure no one else left any alcohol. "It's a plot Brom. A mean and nasty plot." Barratore slams any other drink left and then goes outside with a belch
Co-DM John Monday July 6th, 2015 10:36:12 AM
Various people finish drinks and then head for the door, others just head outside with Calvin to see what's going on. The first player out, Ariach DC18 Relfex to avoid the large pile of seagull poop in the doorway. _________________________________________________________________________________ Getting outside, the group sees a lot of other city residents also standing in the streets, some are crying, some are screaming at vai=rious neighbors some are even praying. A few of those screaming are preaching that the end id near, prophizing the doom of the city. There are guards keeping what order they can, just preventing outright violence. To the north and west, where the edge of the city is, you can see smoke roiling up from lower levels, some is catching on the cieling of this level and being pulled inside, but most seems to be rising past to the upper levels. Calvin is headed towards the middle of the part of the city, he takes off at a jogging speed and going just a bit south he takes the main street there, avoiding most of the people, the one person who gets in his way, is suddenly on the street next to a building, clearly knocked out, but breathing since his chest is still moving. He hardly even slowed Calvin down, just enough that even the last to exit the bar can now see where everyone else is going. As the group reaches the middle of the city, the City Guard can be heard in large numbers now restoring order to the streets. Most of the restoration is peaceful, but some is done by brute force. Getting to the middle, he starts down the ramp to the lower levels. From above more City Guard can be seen doing the same above the merchant level. About a dozen are just starting down the ramp from above...
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d4=3 ; d20+18=23 ; Monday July 6th, 2015 10:43:56 AM
Edson follows Calvin down the ramp. His eyes are scanning his new home city looking for anything to stand out. Perception 23
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday July 6th, 2015 6:02:05 PM
Lanliss continues to follow Calvin.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 d20+6=16 ; Monday July 6th, 2015 6:03:55 PM
Ariach follows Calvin right through the door and is glad to see that his friends follow as well. But then he steps in the seagull poop and his good mood is gone. "Damn it!" Immediately he recognizes that this isn´t a paladine like behaviour and stops swearing.
(reflex check=16)
Peza Monday July 6th, 2015 9:16:56 PM
Quickly following in Barratore's wake .... the big fella certainly cuts a wide swath ....
Watching Calvin leading the way with a few of the group in tow ... " come on .... lets stick together ...." as Peza starts jogging after Edson and Calvin .... as she waves the others to join them
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday July 6th, 2015 9:47:16 PM
Brom takes off after the others. He stays close to Calvin. "Ya know what that was?" He shouts to Calvin.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=24 ; Monday July 6th, 2015 10:24:59 PM
Barratore keeps on Calvin and the big minotaur keeps his eyes and ears open. "Looks like guard are moving in." he says to those within earshot. Barratore heads down the ramp without thinking about it. The man Calvin ran through looked to be basically unhurt, probably just got the wind knocked out if him
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=26 ; Monday July 6th, 2015 11:31:28 PM
Emrys takes a calmer approach. He takes another sip of wine and then closes his eyes. Under his eyelids his eyes begin to dart back and forth, up and down. When they open, only the whites of his eyes are revealed.
Using his Remote Viewing ability (clairvoyance/clairaudience), Emrys creates an invisible sensor outside the city walls, out above the lake. He wishes to use this bird's eye view of the Floating City in order to spot if anything is either attacking or any natural or unnatural disturbance is disrupting the city. (Perception: 26) (Range: 720ft.)
Co-DM John Tuesday July 7th, 2015 9:47:20 AM
(Apologizing for posting a bit less than 24 hours, but I'm headed out to help a bunch of kids learn to paint miniature figures) _________________________________________________________________________
With the guards closing in, and the rest of the party following Calvin, Emrys does something magical..... Emrys Highlight to display spoiler: { What you eventually see is a large commotion at water level, there are giant turtles around with what look similar to Howda's on thier backs. and very near there is an area of the city that's blackened and is still on fire. There are a lot of people trying to put it out.} ___________________________________________________________ With most everyone heading down the ramp, suddenly a load moaning, a very mournful moaning can be heard and Calvin looks almost directly towards where the smoke seems to be coming from. "Oh damn, the Turtles...." Now in stead of just rushing, he takes off in a dead run, down the continueing ramp to the bottom level. Those following Calvin I need 3 DC 30 Perception checks or you lose sight of him in the commotion of the people and the smoke which is begining to really cloud this lover level. If you succeed in all 3, you reach the Turtle Docks, if you fail any of them, you'll be temorarily lost.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+12=15 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2015 1:59:10 PM
Edson begins running after Calvin, but at the last second someone steps in front of him. Edson runs full steam into the person, and loses sight of Calvin.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 d20+13=28 ; d20+13=29 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2015 2:40:51 PM
Ariach follows Calvin straight through all the chaos. But then Calvin turns around and Ariach finds out that he has followed the wrong man. He looks around but can´t find the right Calvin any more. So he searches for one of his companions but the crowd makes it impossible for him to find one of them either.
Evaris Tuesday July 7th, 2015 3:50:42 PM
Evaris immediately loses sight of Calvin, but the man had said "the turtles," so that's where Evaris heads.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=24 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2015 5:37:04 PM
Brom loses sight of Calvin pretty quickly. Not knowing where to go, Brom grabs someone as he passes and asks "Where can I find turtles?"
Peza Tuesday July 7th, 2015 9:07:24 PM
Peza doesnt try and chase after Calvin .... she doesnt wanted to get seperated in this chaos ... she hangs with Barratore .... keeping near him.... since ythe hugh Minotaur is hard to miss in a crowd ....
About to yell a rally cry for here friends ... she pauses as she thinks about what would work with her new friends ...
A thought pops into her head ... with a look up at the towering figure of Barratore " hey Barratore ... look about for the others ... i fear we might get lost and seperated ... look over the crowd ... point me in the right direction if you see anyone ... we'll use you as a rally point "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=22 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2015 11:09:42 PM
Calvin takes off and is in the crowd before Barratore really even knows what is going on. Barratore snorts and gazes about, finding Peza right there with him. "Rally point, but I think they all took off after the bar guy." Barratore, however, can become a rally point and he does so. Focusing briefly on his clan torc he grumbles in tauric and the mighty minotaur enlarges to just over 18' tall
With the new vantage and target for the others he gives a mighty bellow, "Brom! Ariach! WOLDIAN LEAGUE!
Perception 22 activate Enlarge Person duration 10/10 rounds
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d100=82 ; d20+17=18 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2015 11:53:25 PM
Emrys' magically gazes at the troubled area at the docks and determines he and the group must investigate. He closes his eyes once again says a final magical word. When he opens them again, his beautiful eyes return to their normally beguiling state. "Alright gentlemen ... looks like there is trouble at the ...," he then notices he's now sitting alone at the table. "Sigh ... must you all rush off in a huff?"
As Emrys makes his way past the door, he is nearly knocked back down from the rush of the crowd. "This simply will not do! Navigating this crowd is for the birds!" With style and grace, the only way Emrys can, he mutters a few more words of power. The black feathers of his cloak immediately become ruffled as he instantly changes into a black crow and flutters into the air, above the chaos of the street.
He takes the most obvious path to the open lake and the docks where he saw the trouble, directed by the light of day and the scent of smoke. He will also look for his companions in the crowd (Perception: 18, now the dice roller decides to betray me!).
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=35 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=33 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 6:25:07 AM
Lanliss tries to follow Calvin but loses him.
Co-DM John Wednesday July 8th, 2015 11:52:50 AM
Between everyone's effort the group manages to reform and make their way to the Turtle Docks. It takes almost 30 minutes for them to reach it, mostly due to not knowing exactly where it is. Emrys on the other hand only takes about 10 minutes, he gets outside the city's edge and then circles around the city until he locates the docks. He sees the smoke roiling still from an area next door to the docks, he can tell it's a warehouse, but if it's for shipping and receiving or for storage he can't see from his view point. ____________________________________________________________________ The group finally reaches the Dock area, they also finally spot Calvin again. Emrys Sees the group arrive at the area below him, they don't notice him, mostly because they are looking between the turtles still at the dock and the burning warehouse.
The Turtle Docks are actually quite impressive. They extend out into the lake close to 100 feet each and both are close to 30 wide. It becomes obvious the width is so freight and people can move back and forth so as not to fall into the depths of the lake. Each dock has two spots where there are boom arms for freight loading and unloading, and each boom can be pivoted to either side of the dock. Near each boom is a gang plank that can be lowered outwards on each side. (total of 4 per dock) There are two turtles ties to each dock, they are at the outer most docking slip, the slips closest to the city are empty and after a quick look out further into the lake, two other turtles can be seen floating, as if waiting to dock. Each turtle is close to 30' in length and close to 20' wide, on it's shell is a form of a howdah, it looks like it isn't actually attached to the turtles shell. It's like the turtle surfaces under it and it just rides there. It's obvious the howdah will float, but you can't tell if it will float while loaded.
Back to Calvin, it appears he's been here most of the 30 minutes it took the group to catch up to him. Maybe he knows more, it's for sure the guards might. Just as you are about to ask a question, a Dolphin surfaces and swims to a woman that you hadn't really noticed before, she's that non-distinctive. You swear she's talking to the dolphin, but being kept well away, you can't hear a thing.....
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Wednesday July 8th, 2015 3:36:21 PM
"Do you need any help?" Ariach asks with his powerful voice.
Evaris d20+5=10 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 4:14:21 PM
Evaris tries to see where the smoke is coming from. [Perception 10.]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+12=24 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 6:02:29 PM
What kind of city is this, Edson thought to himself. Turtle ships, women talking to Dolphins.
The rogue moved down towards Calvin. " What's wrong?" he bluntly asks. " Can we help?"
Perception 24
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=19 ; d20+16=23 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 7:51:32 PM
Lanliss looks at the woman talking to the dolphin. Somewhat in disbelief... thinking to himself. first teleportation, now flying/levitating turtles. whats next he asks himself. Lanliss asks the woman talking if she knows what happened and also if she is an ally or a foe.
He also tries to look for any clues of what is going on.
Diplomacy 19 Perception 23
Peza Wednesday July 8th, 2015 9:29:33 PM
Reaching the docks .... an impressive sight .... another wonder of the Wold ....Peza surveys the scene ... as others start asking questions ... Peza listens intently ... doing her best to gather as much infomation as she can .... trying to make sense of it all
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=41 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 9:33:27 PM
Having landed at the docks and waited for his friends to finally arrive, Emrys leisurely emerges from behind some crates to welcome them. He couldn't resist the chance to appear smug at their expense. With the help of a simple precast silent illusion, a fancy wine goblet appears to be nested in the palm of his hand. Emrys lazily swirls the red wine within as he takes a satisfying sniff ... "Ohh!," he says with surprise, "I'm glad you all finally arrived ... I was beginning to wonder." As he pretends to sip the wine, he explains to the group everything he had seen up to the point of their approach.
Upon noticing the young woman and her dolphin friend, he tosses the illusionary wine goblet aside; it vanishes with a slight burst of sparkling dust before it hits the floor. Addressing the young woman, he says, "Hello, my fair Lady of the Lake. We have come to help. Do you know the cause of such calamity? Does your fine-finned friend there possess any revelations from below?" (Diplomacy: 41)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 10:24:00 PM
Barratoer gets himself to the docks and is in a foul mood when he arrives. Emrys's smug face and wine does not improve that. Barratore looks over the docks and turtles and then turns his attention to the rising smoke.
He snorts at Emrys, "Blow it out your..." Ariach's powerful voice drowns out the last word
The fighter looks about to see what he can while others speak to the guard and the dolphin girl
perception 17
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=28 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2015 10:32:46 PM
"Blowhard." He says in response to Emrys. "Alright, whatcha need me ta do."
Perception DC 28
Co-DM John Thursday July 9th, 2015 1:42:01 PM
There are lots of unanswered questions by the party, the City Guard is trying to keep everyone away from the Docks, both the Turtle Docks and the other docks a joining it just beyond those used exclusively for them. Both Brom and Barratore are a bit irritated at Emrys, but it doesn't go much further than a quick comment. One of the big building not too far from the docks, looks like it was blown up. ______________________________________________________________________________ The young woman, it turns out is a Halfling, carried at her hip is a sickle, she finally finishes talking to the Dolphin she seems to hear your calls asking if she needs help. She starts over towards the group but is intercepted by a Centaur before she hardly gets 10 feet. There is a very animated discussion between the two of them. There is a lot of pointing towards the turtle pens, the area below the docks and then towards the group. The Centaur looks at the group, and a great big wide smile gets plastered on his face. It's like he is used to making people comfortable. He trots over. "Welcome, I'm Tarshras. It's my job to promote Float City and as you can see, this isn't very promotable. I assume you are new here, mostly because I've never seen you before. I may not know everyone by name, but I can distinguish new arrivals from City residents. You are new here right?" He's about to say more when this grumpy looking human with a slightly purplish hue to his complexion and a sever widows peak to his hair starts barking orders at various people, demanding answers and giving directions. He then sees Tarshras talking to the group. Just he starts to move towards the group, the entire building that had been blown up, now completely collapses to the floor of the level. It also causes the city to shake just a little, nothing like the original shaking that happened. "And just who are these people Tarshras? And what business do they have at the site of, now a major crime?" He says as he looks over at the fresh pile of rubble.
(you have time for a couple quick questions before the bossy person arrives.)
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Thursday July 9th, 2015 4:38:52 PM
"Who are you? Because we aren´t interested in conversations with people who don´t introduce themselves" says Ariach right away to the new arriving man.
Then he turns back to Tarshras and answers willingly his questions. "Yes, we are new here. I am Ariach Gatelatch and these are my companions. We are here to offer help."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Thursday July 9th, 2015 7:32:24 PM
Barratore opens his mouth to say something, but Ariach already spoke up and he closes it again. He was new and pointing out the ever known powers of obvious statements of the centaurs is not going to help. The grumpy man approaching reminds Barratore of vampires and that puts him in an even more sour mood than the centaur.
"So what building got blown up?" he asks the Centaur
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday July 9th, 2015 8:45:00 PM
OOC: Did I cast invisibility and not know it or something?
"Yes, good Ariach is correct. Proper etiquette dictates that introductions are required all around. Therefore, my name is Emrys Myrridanmyl of Culverheart." Emrys makes a slight bow, "So glad to make your acquaintance. Yes, we had just arrived. It is a pity we couldn't meet at a more pleasant time in this most unique and fine city."
Evaris Friday July 10th, 2015 1:03:10 AM
"It's nice to meet you, Tarshras," Evaris says. "My name is Evaris Leafgreen, and my companions and I are adventurers, arrived in the Floating City only this morning."
When the officious person arrives, Evaris says, "Fear not, good sir! You know adventurers. Always rushing toward the sound of trouble. My companions and I would like to help, if we may."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=15 ; Friday July 10th, 2015 10:02:03 AM
Brom doesn't say anything since all that needed to be said was already said by the others and he didn't feel the need to clutter the conversation with more of the same words. He does look around and survey the dock area for immediate need. His strength would be an asset in clearing debris.
Perception DC 15
Co-DM John Friday July 10th, 2015 12:23:36 PM
Edson, sorry I misread your post, saw the "can i help" missed that you spoke to Calvin. ________________________________________________________________________________ Calvin looks at Edson, "This is bad, something very very big had to explode to shake this city so that it was felt up above. a couple years ago, we had a galleon sail into the side of Float City and it shook just the local area, it was never even felt one deck up. As to what to do, I really don't have any idea. I'm headed back to the Bottle to let my brother know what happened. Stay safe, and I'm sure you'll be welcome back any time." With that, Calvin makes his way through the crowd like a tiny man even though he's not all that small. The Grumpy looking man raises an eyebrow at Ariach, and then he hears that the group is a bunch of Adventurers and he goes from being mildly irritated to sneering and seemingly almost ready to lash out at them. He looks at Tarshras, "Go do your job, I'll take care of these." The comment is extremely biting and it sounds like he has a distaste for either adventurers or for someone in group, it's had to tell. ________________________________________________________________________________ Perception 20Highlight to display spoiler: { Markus makes a slight motion with his hand to the guards} "My name is Markus Simpson, I'm the Chief Adviser to The Overlord, and I want your entire group to report to the Council Chambers, there is a lot to be discussed. I can provide an escort if needed. There is an emergency meeting in two hours, just as soon as some more information can be gathered." Sense Motive DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { He has something against someone, and what happened here has him extremely agitated, it seems that the group has become the target for that agitation} Perception DC 20Highlight to display spoiler: { you notice the Guards paying the party close attention as Markus talks at you, as well as moving to surround you as well.}
(Mondays Post will be real early, I'm having an injection in my eye and when I get home I'll not feel like doing much on the computer)
OOC: Also I'm sorry for the direct line of play in this part of the adventure, it's so you get introduced to the main players in Float City, it will change soon.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 d20+13=31 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=28 ; Friday July 10th, 2015 7:11:28 PM
Ariach´s hand moves to his flail when he notices the movement of the guards.
"Is this an invintation to follow you or do you accuse us of something?"
Peza Friday July 10th, 2015 9:15:51 PM
The raven haired girl just shakes her head at markus's attitude .... about to speak up but her companions are quicker ....
Wwith a glance at the guards as they move to surround them ... Peza keeps her hands visible ..... but finally speaks up ... " so whats up with crowding us ??? we're just here to see what happened and see if we can help ... "
with a look at Markus ... " we don't need an escort ... we have a guide "
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=29 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+16=32 ; Saturday July 11th, 2015 8:22:19 PM
Lanliss looks at the guards closing on the group, saying,Wouldn't want to miss the meeting. We better go to the meeting he adds.His hand slowly goes to the dagger he has, just un case the guards are going to attack Perception 1 29 Sense motive 13 Perception 32
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=20 ; d20+13=25 ; Sunday July 12th, 2015 12:30:08 PM
Brom sees all but does or says nothing. He knows should they, or the others, do something foolish, Brom was capable of handling them without using a weapon.
Perception DC 20, 25
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; d20+5=11 ; Sunday July 12th, 2015 6:08:14 PM
Some days it's good to be about and alive. Today was one of those days. Looks like some excitement as soon as they have arrived in their new home. Barratore grins at it all and looks about as Markus Simpson Chief some thing or other talks to the others. If Calvin was being truthful, and no reason for him not to be, this explosion was massive. That means a big exciting adventure and fun to be had,
The fighter does not notice anything nor suspect anything. He's too busy day dreaming of the great fun and battle that is surely ahead.
He comes around at Peza's voice, "We going somewhere?"
Perception 14..11 Sense Motive not possible
Evaris d20+5=21 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+23=43 ; Sunday July 12th, 2015 6:10:33 PM
"Splendid!" Evaris pitches his voice to carry, to Simpson, to Tarshras, to the guards, and to random bystanders. "As newcomers to the city we are, of course, eager to start off on the right foot. We would be more than happy to attend your meeting."
[Diplomacy 43 (natural 20), which includes the bonus for "addressing a group of 10 or more."]
Co-DM John Monday July 13th, 2015 5:34:08 AM
The man misses the hand movements towards any weapons, he's about to insist the group have an escort until the meeting, But he listens to Evaris speak up. _________________________________________________________________________
"Fine, fine, I expect to see all of you, 2 hours after sun up at the Float City Council Chambers, you'll have to enter in through the Guard's Command. It's located on the Gold Level at the end of Diamond Street. All weapons are surrendered before admittance to the Council Chambers." With that said, he's obviously dismissed you, because he turns around and heads back towards the now collapsed building, taking the guards with him. Not all the guards, but the ones that were noticed moving in before. A couple minutes later, the Centaur can be seen working his way back towards the area you are. "I won't tell you to ignore him, because he is THE OVERLORDS prime councilor, but be assured most of the council will be happy to see you, especially given what's happened. I can't tell you more, because that'd violate my oath, but you will likely be told tomorrow at the meeting, I'm sure they'll want experience people to assist them, whoops, I gotta go, my job and all." At that the 'Taur turns and trots away obviously knowing where he's headed. The light's being shown around and the now that the fire is out, you realize it's probably close to 10:30 or 11:00, sun up's most likely 6:30 ish. What to do until then.....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=23 ; Monday July 13th, 2015 10:01:57 AM
Edson catches the glances, as well as his friends gestures to their weapons. He looks at his right hand and notices subconsciously his hand drifted too. He loves up alongside Ariach and Lanliss, even going so far as to put his hand on Ariachs shoulder to steady him.
As the tension mounts, Evaris cuts it away and setttles everything.
" I doubt they want us snooping around here. Lets head back to the inn.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Monday July 13th, 2015 4:47:10 PM
Ariach doesn´t know if the prime councilor of the overloards has ignored the threat of an upcoming fight or if he just hasn´t noticed the danger. But Markus Simpson has solved the problem Ariach has to admit.
"Why not" agrees Ariach "let´s go back."
Evaris Monday July 13th, 2015 6:19:30 PM
"Let us by all means return to the inn," Evaris says. "Perhaps Roel has already secured accommodations for us."
Peza Monday July 13th, 2015 9:19:35 PM
Nodding in agreement " yes lets find our way back to the Inn .... a couple drinks to mingle with a few locals at the inn to see if we can learn any more intresting rumours then a good nights sleep before we see the Overlord ... in the morning "
Peza trns and starts back the way they came ...
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=21 ; d20+23=41 ; Monday July 13th, 2015 10:01:50 PM
(Perception: 21. Sense Motive: 41)
"I think I've had enough of today's shenanigans. A good nights sleep is order. We don't want those bags under our eyes, now do we?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday July 13th, 2015 10:53:30 PM
"Drinks." Brom says. "More drinks. Anyone else want ta get some?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday July 14th, 2015 9:17:22 AM
Barratore nods, "back to the Message in a Bottle. The stouts aren't going to drink themselves. Maybe Calvin or someone could tell us more about who we might be meeting tomorrow
Co-DM John Tuesday July 14th, 2015 1:13:05 PM
As a group you manage to reach the Message in a Bottle, it takes about 30 minutes or so. Upon entering Capo looks up and he notices that it's you. He arches an eyebrow but says nothing, but he does start pouring a drink for each of you. As you get to the bar,"Everyone going to survive? Any sign of Calvin?" Some of the other patrons start peppering the group with questions, all are based around the following or some variation of the same. "Is the city in Danger? Are we going to Die? Anyone get killed?" Each asked in so many variations of those basic questions it could get confusing. Eventually Capo mentions he has a room available, it's the large communal room on the top floor of the Inn, but it's not lease-able for long term, City rules are no long term residents in Inns and such.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20=11 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2015 4:00:23 PM
Lanliss says he doesn't know what happened to Calvin as he lost him in the mess.
rolled aid another got 11. whomever neess the +2 aid bonus ro skill ,please use it.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Tuesday July 14th, 2015 5:57:30 PM
Ariach stays calm and hopes Emrys or Evaris will answer the questions. He doesn´t know exactly why, but both always find the right words when dealing with upset people.
Peza Tuesday July 14th, 2015 9:10:22 PM
Settling in for a couple of drinks with the boys .... Peza laughs good naturedly ....
" no the city not in danger .... at least according to Markus and the centaur Tarshras .... some disturbance down at the docks .... but the guards have it under control .... in fact they asked us to help with the investigation .... we';ll keep you all informed of things "
Raising her tankard at Capo .... " thanks we'll take the room ... for couple nights till we find a more permanant living arrangment "
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=36 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=30 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2015 10:07:19 PM
After the 30 minute walk, Emrys comments, "Surely this path was the long way, but it does give one a chance to catch their breath."
When they arrive at the tavern, Emrys can see the fear and worry clearly etched into everyone's faces. To answer Capo, he says, "I was there when Calvin arrived at the docks. He works diligently and bravely to help put an end to the problem. I know nothing of any deaths, but if there were, Calvin was NOT one of their number. It's safe to assume he will be thoroughly weary upon his return. (Diplomacy: 36)
Agreeing with Peza, Emrys says to the crowd, "Yes sir, my fine ladies and gentlemen, there is no need for worry," and he slaps his hand down on the bar to punctuate his remark. "OWWw," he exclaims as he winces in pain (Bluff: 19, on faking the pain). He shakes his hand vigorously as if it were on fire. He hopes this act of buffoonery is sufficient to get a laugh or two (for the purpose of lightening the mood in the room). "Emrys then says painfully, "See, this city ... like this bar ... is indestructible! In fact, I know a song that tells tale of a very similar happening. While the good barkeep hands out some drinks, and allows a little time for my hand to stop throbbing, I will give it a go!" With that being said, Emrys takes his lute off his shoulder and begins to strum its strings. If the crowd seems the slightest bit receptive, he will begin his performance as he walks the room. If the crowd get into it, he will do a second and third song as well. (Perform [Strings]: 21, 24, 30.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=19 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2015 10:46:42 PM
Brom moves right in and grabs his drink and finds a table to sit. He drinks and people watches.
Perception DC 19
Evaris Tuesday July 14th, 2015 11:32:43 PM
Evaris smiles, seeing Emrys has the crowd well in hand. "We'll take that large room, Innkeeper," he says. "Shall we say for two nights? What do we owe you?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday July 15th, 2015 7:54:25 AM
Edson laughs at Emrys's perfomance. The man knew how to enthrall a crowd. He stays for a split second to watch before following the others inside for a much needed drink.
Co-DM John Wednesday July 15th, 2015 12:28:40 PM
The patrons in the Bottle, take the new from the group in many different reactions, but most seem to be relieved. Those who were still nervous calm down as Emrys begins to play. The Bottle eventually almost seems to turn into a party as he continues into his second and third song. The spirits have been raised enough that the doom sayers in the Inn are even silenced. After drinks are drunk, and the crowd thins, the group moves up to the communal room they've rented. (5 gold per day, includes a hot bath for each person as well.) ___________________________________________________________________________ Eventually the noise outside picks up enough that the group determines it must be dawn, meaning they have just 2 hours to eat and reach the Council Chambers. Going down stairs to the main room Capo is talking to Calvin as they come down the stairs. "'Mornin folks, Breakfast?"
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Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Wednesday July 15th, 2015 5:23:55 PM
Ariach greets both men, takes breakfast and waits for the others to join him.
Peza Wednesday July 15th, 2015 8:59:25 PM
Waking slowly to the noise outside .... once ready Peza makes her way down for breakfast ....
"good morning .... and yes thank you "
With a nod at Calvin .... " care to join us for breakfast ?? " invites the raven haired girl
Evaris Thursday July 16th, 2015 12:41:09 AM
"Breakfast would be most welcome, thank you," Evaris says. "About how long does it take to reach the Council Chambers, would you say?"
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Thursday July 16th, 2015 3:27:25 PM
Ariach welcomes Peza and Evaris and is looking forward to the meeting at the Council Chambers.
Co-DM John Thursday July 16th, 2015 4:30:58 PM
OK, first, the location of the Council Chamber as detailed Monday was incorrect, you were given the correct location which is the large building above the Arena on the very top of the City. ________________________________________________________________________ Calvin declines the invitation to join the group for breakfast, "Thanks, but no. I've been up all night, Helping the Turtle mistress do a count. She's worried and I can understand why. I'm just getting a drink then I'm off to get some sleep." With that he drains his glass and heads out the back door to the living area of the owners. As the food is delivered shortly after Calvin headed off, Capo answers Evaris' question. "I'd say it'd take at least an hour, it is all the way up on top of the City above the Arena. I wouldn't want to be late either, I hear they frown on that sort of thing when your presence has been requested." ________________________________________________________________________
Finishing up breakfast and heading out with a bit over an hour until the group is supposed to report to the Council Chambers, the group heads for the main ramps up, at least the ramps are near the arena. The party, now that they aren't in a dead run following someone can see more of the City, it's surprisingly not that huge, but then it's realized that it is because instead of spread out, it's stacked.
The merchant level is left below and behind them and the Gold Level is seen from the ramp leading to the Open Air Level. Just off the ramp can bee seen The Hourly Herald and just down the street is The Sabertooth Lounge. The homes here are almost all painted in bright light colors, and the fact that the sun, when it is higher in the sky at least, shines down through the opening for the Arena and in below the Palace above which sits on tall pillars.
Following the ramp further up, the party emerges on to the Open Air Level. To the groups immediate northeast is the Temple of Domi, while right around the corner to the south is the Guard post for the Palace and the Overlord's Palace.
There is a small ramp zig-zagging it's way up to the Palace entrance, there is also a large platform, hoisted by large chains on each corner of it, and finally the most amazing way for getting up there. A guard is using a large flying carpet and is ferrying people from near the guards to a platform up above.
Half way up the ramp there is a centaur working his way up, carrying a basket. The large platform is being lowered with a group of people on it, but it looks like the platform is not very fast. You have about 15 minutes before you are expected.....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=25 ; Thursday July 16th, 2015 5:16:35 PM
Edson just keeps his eyes peeled. He didn't want to get sidetracked when they had an appointment. His eyes watch for any thieves, or scammers around. Not that he would rat them out, but just seeing who is part of the game, and to keep them away from the others.
Perception 25
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=25 ; Thursday July 16th, 2015 8:02:04 PM
Brom enjoys wine, women, and song. In the morning, Brom comes down and grabs some food and finds a place to sit. You find that Brom is not ususally talkative in the morning, he is not a morning person.
Brom buys Calvin's drink and gets one for himself. "Anyone else want one...sides Edson. He's always up for a drink on someone else." he says giving the rogue a sly smile.
After breakfast, he just follows the others towards the council and their meeting. He makes note of the location of Domi's temple.
Perception DC 25
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday July 16th, 2015 10:04:18 PM
Emrys does his morning rituals, breakfast and urges his friends not to dilly dally. After they make their trip to the top, he suggests the flying carpet be used... they need to be on time after all.
IF a situation arises that impedes their timely progress to the palace, Emrys will change back to a crow, via his spell, and fly on ahead to herald their arrival and offer heartfelt apologies for the delay.
(Ooc: sorry for not posting last night. Was at a BNL / Violent Femmes / Men At Work concert last night. Didn't get in until after 3am.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Thursday July 16th, 2015 11:27:43 PM
Barratore enjoys the evening and is down fairly early. Being young and in outstanding physical condition had many benefits. Barratore waves Brom over when the man appears and buys him his first morning drink. No better way to adjust a morning mood than a free drink in Barratore's opinion. He pays the conversation others have with Capo no heed and doesn't register Calvin's comments or departure. Attention to detail and his surroundings are not among the benefits Barratore enjoys
Heading up, he does look about....for drink and food to be had while on the go. "Have to be well fueled to fight". Barratore grunts an agreement to the flying carpet route and turns in that direction
Evaris d20+23=25 ; Thursday July 16th, 2015 11:36:33 PM
Assessing the situation, Evaris agrees with Emrys.
"We need to get on that flying carpet," he says. "It's our only chance of making the meeting on time."
He approaches the guard. "Pardon me, my good sir," he says. "My friends and I have an urgent appointment. Might we trouble you for a lift? We don't want to keep the Chief Adviser waiting."
[Diplomacy 25.]
[OOC: Evaris has been updated to the new WLA standard.]
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday July 17th, 2015 12:56:47 PM
Yes Emrys, Lanliss says, agreeing with Evaris. We ought to be there on time, unless we want unnecessary frowning.
Co-DM John Friday July 17th, 2015 5:34:57 PM
The Guard at the Flying Carpet Port, looks up at the group he begins to smile and then it freezes in mid-motion.... "That's what we are here for, to transport those who have business in either the Council Chambers or in the Palace itself. Now, I can see we will be in a quandary though. The Carpet has a weight limit before it will become unraveled. Those larger members of your group will either have to climb up the ramps or wait for the lift to get the rest of the way down, unloaded and reloaded for it's trip back up." He tries to smile, but he can tell the group is in a rush.... Looking around, if someone were to run they could probably reach the top of the ramp in time, the flying carpet takes about 2 minutes for a round trip and the lift is probably still 5 minutes from even being all the way down to the level where the party is standing. The Goal is still a good 150 feet above the party and somewhere behind the large gilded doors at the the entrance.....
Peza Friday July 17th, 2015 10:18:35 PM
Assessing the situation ..... " well i say we stick together .... either the lift or run .... " with a laugh " a sprint to the top should get the adrenaline pumping "
The raven haifred girl takes a few steps towards going up the ramp " who"s with ,me ?"
Evaris Saturday July 18th, 2015 10:58:55 AM
"Perhaps," Evaris suggests, "Emrys or I, or both of us, should take the carpet so that we can smooth things over with Master Simpson. If the rest of the group is late."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d100=74 ; Sunday July 19th, 2015 1:37:37 AM
"Or I could simplify this conundrum by shrinking everyone in size! Then everyone can ride the carpet. A simple process really ... a twiddle of the fingers, a pinch of powder and a few well-spoken words."
If everyone agrees, Emrys can cast Mass Reduce Person. (Leyline check: 74. Duration: 9 minutes (D). Everyone halves their height, length, and width and divides their weight by 8. This decrease changes the creature's size category to the next smaller one. The target gains a +2 size bonus to Dexterity, a -2 size penalty to Strength (to a minimum of 1), and a +1 bonus on attack rolls and AC due to its reduced size. For example: Barratore would become Medium in size (just under 5-ft tall) and weight only 159 pounds.)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday July 19th, 2015 5:44:53 AM
Unless the group disagrees with Emrys plan. Lanliss agrees to by shrinked.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Sunday July 19th, 2015 2:28:09 PM
"Makes no difference ta me. Let's go. Throw yur spell an' let's be done with it." Brom says.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Sunday July 19th, 2015 4:03:01 PM
"It´s no big deal for me" says Ariach when Emrys proposes to shrink the entire group.
Co-DM John Sunday July 19th, 2015 7:01:51 PM
Just a reminder, you should have your WLA update surgery done by this coming Friday. If you are having problems, ask away and if you run into Real Life, we will understand.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Sunday July 19th, 2015 11:07:35 PM
With a beguiling smile and a wink of the eye, Emrys casts his spell. Everyone who was medium in size becomes small. Everyone who is large becomes medium.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday July 20th, 2015 8:46:49 AM
Barratore is fine with the Shrinking plan. "Cast away Emrys"
I believe my WLA update is complete
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday July 20th, 2015 11:32:42 AM
Small Edson looks at his tiny hands. " What mischief could they get into like this. " he thought.
Co-DM John Monday July 20th, 2015 12:24:36 PM
A short discussion on how to get to the top is held, using about a minute and then Emrys ends the debate by shrinking everyone. The guard by the Flying Carpet is shocked by the ostentatious display of magic, his eyes opening wide in shock. "I guess that answers the question, It'll still take two trips for you all to reach the top, but that will only take a couple minutes. Half of you get on, and I'll be right back." Half the party gets on the carpet and the Guard flies to the top,letting them off. He returns back to the "Ground" and returns to the top with the rest of the party. After they exit the carpet he again returns to the ground.
(assuming that you end Spell when all arrive at top) The Flying Carpet landing area is slightly to the east of the huge doors in the gleaming white walls of the Palace. The doors themselves look like they are solid Bronze or at least sheathed in bronze as a door that size would weigh well over a ton each. The lift comes up just to the west of those same doors and the ramps top climb brings people directly to the doors straight on. There are 6 guards on duty at the doors and a couple more can be seen just inside. As the Party moves in, they are watched by the Door Guards, but inside one of those guards motions them over to the side. "Welcome to the Palace, All weapons must be checked in before entrance is allowed. You will be given receipts for a locker in which you will leave your weapons. If you are caught trying to smuggle in any weapons, it is an automatic prison sentence. Only City Guards and certain officials are allowed to carry here." He waits for the party to decide to check their weapons or turn around and leave....
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Monday July 20th, 2015 5:24:02 PM
Ariach hands all his weapons over to the guards and expects from his friends doing the same.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday July 20th, 2015 7:51:31 PM
Barratore hands over every weapon that he can. He does say anything snarky about spellcasters, monks or taurs and all of the other 'weapons' he instantly thinks of. Guard have no humor, Barratore always thought it removed by the government when one enlisted to the service
Peza Monday July 20th, 2015 8:48:37 PM
"Well if thats what we must do " with a sweet smile at the guard " thanks
Lightly stepping forward ... the raven haired collects her receipt and finds a locker to store her weapons ... ,making sure everything is accounted for .... she doesnt want to start a ruckus as they begin their new careers in the Floating City ....
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=23 ; Monday July 20th, 2015 9:14:20 PM
Brom gives up his weapons. "Here." He says taking his receipt for his locker and going inside.
Perception DC 23
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Monday July 20th, 2015 11:59:31 PM
(Yes, Emrys drops the spell once everyone has exited the carpet and reached the top.)
Without hesitation, Emrys hands over his darkwood crossbow and his ordinary dagger. When handing over the crossbow he says, "yes, I know ... it's a wondrous little weapon. Light and beautifully crafted. Too bad I still miss a broadside of a barn at 10 paces. As for the dagger, I've only managed to cut myself with it, but it's a handsome blade, nonetheless."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 12:12:14 AM
"Oh, I almost forgot. There is a second, less handsome dagger in my bag. As you can see, it isn't a worthy blade to hang off my sash. I mostly use it slice carrots and potatoes." Emrys then pulls out two slender blades made from glass. "These daggers are hardly blades at all. Be careful with these, they shatter easily."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 12:16:39 PM
Edson pulls of his bow and arrows and hands it to the man, He thinks for a second and grabs his long sword and hands that over too. He goes to walk away, and stops a last time and pulls out his khukri and hands that over.
"I believe that is is." he says,
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 1:56:15 PM
Lanliss gives his dagger and short sword to the man, whistling a song he remembers from the academy.
Co-DM John Tuesday July 21st, 2015 2:44:08 PM
With weapons handed in and a reciept for the weapons handed back the group is ready to proceed. The entrance hallway splits left and right not very far from where the weapons were checked. To the Right is a stairway with two guards standing there, to the left the hallway continues for 50 or so feet before turning to the right. As the group looks to the right and the stairs one of the guards shakes his head no and points the other direction. Following the left hallway the marble floors, walls and ceiling are highly polished. Taking the right the hall ends in 20 feet at another set of great big doors. There doors are also open currently and guarded as well. Beyond the doors can be seen a very large chamber. just past the doors are rows of pews made of solid wood. An aile leads down the center of the room to where on the far wall it is stacked in three tiers. The lowest Tier has a bench like table with quite a few chairs arranged behind it, about half of the chairs are filled. Behind and above that is a platform with 13 desks with fancy chairs behind them and a plain chair beside each desk. Nine of these desks are occupied and 6 of those nine also has what looks like a scribe seated next to them. The top most tier holds only a single Throne, made of what looks like solid gold with a lot of gems embedded into it, rich brightly colored fabrics cover the pillows that are arranged for someone to sit on, it is currently empty. Markus Simpson is seated at the center desk on the middle tier, he doesn't see the party at first because he's talking to four others, two are as richly dressed as he is one is the Halfling from down at the docks and the last looks like just a commoner. When he finally notices to party, he gets a very irritated look on his face and then waves everyone away back to their own desks. A Sargent at Arms sees Markus' signal and the doors are closed and then he shouts out,"All Ye here are ordered to come to attention, this sessions of the Council is now in session. First Adviser Markus Simpson is in direction." After a few minutes of city regular business, Markus calls upon the Halfling to field a report. "It seems that about 7 younger turtles have vanished, there are traces of them, but I'm not equipped to do a full search due to the fact that half of the rest are extremely restless, in fact I should be down there calming them right now." As Markus starts to say something, the doors open and in walks a Gnome the Party recognizes.... Maximillian Burke walks up the aisle and doesn't even wait for Markus to even recognize him before he starts speaking.... "It's confirmed one of the wagons that came in late yesterday, it's remains were located in the collapsed building, and it was in very small pieces and mostly scorched beyond recognition. So with this information what you will, but I need to get back to work." Markus starts to say something, but shuts up quickly as he watch Maximillian Burke turn around and walk back out the doors, then Markus' attention focus' on the party.....
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Tuesday July 21st, 2015 5:29:13 PM
At first Ariach has the intention to say something but then he has the misgiving that Markus Simpson will blame his party for the destructive incidents. "I am sure we are his scapegoats" Ariach whispers to his friends.
Peza Tuesday July 21st, 2015 9:12:03 PM
Walking into the elegant chambers .... Peza observes all the care and craftmanship that helped build this magnificeint room ....
"Certainly makes a statement doesnt it " comments the raven haired girl absently ... she finds a seat and silently pays attention to the ongoings ...
Listening to the halfling as he mentions the seven missing turtles " how would you steal seven turtles ?? those things are hugh " whispers Peza to those around her
A smle escapes her as the gnome adresses the chamber and then quickly departs .... [i]" i don't think they are friends " [i/] whispers Peza again
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=30 ; Tuesday July 21st, 2015 10:38:17 PM
Brom takes everything in. He says nothing and leaves any conversation to those better at it.
Perception DC 30
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=30 ; d20+23=37 ; Tuesday July 21st, 2015 11:49:02 PM
(Perception: 30. Sense Motive: 37.)
Emrys remains silent and extremely attentive.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 12:06:44 AM
" If i was you, I would start with questioning the men who let the wagons in. Isn't it thier job to search them? I know we got a rather hard time coming in."
Evaris Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:03:07 AM
Evaris bows. "Master Simpson. You asked to see us?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:51:27 AM
Barratore takes in the grandeur of the hall and indeed of the entire place thus far. It was built to impress and it did not fail in that task. A low whistle escapes his lips as he gazes about at the finery. "Now that is a chair." he mumbles back towards Peza. Barratore's hackles begin to rise as Markus speaks, an accusatory tone in his voice. "That's the gnome from the teleport room ain't it?" he asks the group at large
Barratore finds himself very much agreeing with Ariach and slightly wincing at Edson's comment. "The gnome already is not a fan of ours" he states as he turns his attention back to Markus.
Deep breath and try not to say anything too stupid....
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=20 ; Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 3:25:31 PM
I really think that a investigation about that wagon owner should have already took place Lanliss says. He might be the culprit and if not....maybe a victim.
diplomacy roll 20
Co-DM John Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 3:57:02 PM
As the Party speaks up, Markus gets more irritated, you can easily see it on his face, the color changing on his forehead and ears. He then yells out, "Maximillian Burke , I'm not done questioning you yet." As he says that, the door guards pivot out and step in front of the Gnome. The old Gnome turns around and stomps his way back up next to where the Party is seated. "You may be 1st councilor but I assure you if the Transporter is delayed for the next port, I'll be assured to inform The Overlord just whom is was that caused anything that expected to be delayed." The old man smiles even more as Markus gets even more irritated. The questions and answers are rapid fire and keep getting a bit louder as they get repeated. Finally the following is asked. "Was there anything odd about this groups arrival?" The Gnome thinks for a few moments and then pulls out a little notepad and consults it, flipping pages back and forth while he checks some notations on the pages. "That transport seemed to be a normal one, then almost a full two minutes after the wagons and freight arrived this entire group arrived. That's been happening more often over the past six months as I've reported in my monthly logs. That is if you've even bothered to read them. As to the group itself, we had a slight misunderstanding, but that's not uncommon when dealing with first time visitors. The Wagons, both were bonded shipments, we checked the paperwork as we always do, the drivers were regulars, so all the rules we've set up were followed to a "T", if you think I've been skimping on my duties, just come out and say so." The Gnome never raised his voice, but everyone in the chamber heard every last bit of what he said, and even those most dense caught the implied threat at the end, even if they didn't understand why..... Markus, even as angry as he is, "No Mr. Burke, it is not even considered by the council that you even considered skimping on your duties, that being said, something untoward did happen last evening one a couple hours after the evening transport. It seems it was more than just blowing up the wagon and warehouse down by the Docks. The Council has just been informed by our Mistress of Turtles that one adult and seven younger turtles are missing. She says her companion found out that they went missing right during the , and I quote"The big noise". Seeing that Maximillian Burke is still getting impatient Markus indicated he can leave. The councilors gather around Markus' desk and then the Centaur from down at the docks comes in a side door to the room, walks over to those at the desk. A heated discussion begins, mostly between the Centaur and Markus.... Some words that can be overheard..... "Perfect.... heck no..... yes.... adventurers..... no..... better decide..... no..... Overlord.... maybe...." This semi argument seems like it could go on.....
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 4:14:23 PM
Ariach isn´t unhappy that the conversation adopts another course than he has expected. He waits patiently until discussion ends.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 26 (T 14, FF 26, Raged 24), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 114/114 (134/134 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 6:55:07 PM
Brom lets out a sigh as he waits for the council to get there act together. He scans the others for their reactions.
Peza Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 9:26:20 PM
Peza's eyes widen slightly as the words "Was there anything odd about this groups arrival?" rings in her ears .... she wonders if that is the reason they were called here ... and of course the negative reaction from the guards and Markus ..
" they need a scapegoat " muses the girl to herself as she continues to watch the politics at play
deciding to beat them to the punch .... standing up ...she raises her voice " excuse me .... is there anything we can do to help ?? i'm sure you invited us here for such a reason " as she lets the politics of her invitation take it course .... The ranger is sure that the councilors will jump on it to .... afterall they need a someone to blame for their failures in protecting the turtles
Evaris Wednesday July 22nd, 2015 10:29:57 PM
After a quick assessment, Evaris decides his talents will best be put to use smoothing things over once all the arguing is done. He stays quiet for the moment.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=34 ; Thursday July 23rd, 2015 10:02:01 AM
All the yelling, Edson's hand instinctly go to his weapons but the dismay is on his face when he realizes he doesn't have any.
His eyes quickly begin scanning and looking for an exit if it gets worse.
Perception 34
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Thursday July 23rd, 2015 1:57:52 PM
Barratore continues to focus on breathing and not saying anything stupid. Peza's offer of assistance was on his mind and he nods in agreement as she does so. "Absolutely". He says aloud at the same time.
Barratore puts a steadying hand on Edson's shoulder.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday July 23rd, 2015 3:12:04 PM
While he waits for someone to address the group, Brom moves over to Barratore, Edson, and the others standing there. "What ya wanna do after this. I was thinking of trying some of the taverns up on this level. Try some top notch brew."
ooc: sheet's updated
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Thursday July 23rd, 2015 4:51:30 PM
"I think it is a good idea to explore the city. But i am not convinced that we have to drink aclohol all the time" comes an advise from Ariach.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday July 23rd, 2015 6:26:37 PM
Lanliss stays silent for the moment.
Co-DM John Thursday July 23rd, 2015 7:44:49 PM
The Argument seems to continue, until Peza interrupts.....
At that interruption the Centaur immediately speaks up, "See, they're willing to help, why would they offer to help if they were the cause." Markus responds, "They'd offer because they could cover up for themselves. I see no rea-" There is a great boom as a door directly behind the Throne opens and a man walks out from behind where it leads to. "That will be enough, This can be solved with a few simple answers, Summon the High Priestess, She can ask the questions and it will be known if they were part of this attack on my City. If they are, let justice deal with them, if not, take them up on there offer to help. Those are my commands Markus, execute my wishes. Keep me informed, I have other business to take care of." He turns and the door slams shut behind him.
The High Priestess of Alemi is summoned and she walks down to where the group is. "I am going to cast a spell, I will know if you are under it's effects or not. All it will do is make it so you can not tell a lie. I will ask each of you 2 questions. First, did you or do you know who caused the explosion at the Turtle Docks? Second, Do you know where the turtles disappeared to? After those two questions are asked and answered I will end the spell. I will also inform the Council of anyone who was not under the effects of my spell. If you are ready...." She reads a spell from a scroll. (Spellcraft 15Highlight to display spoiler: { Zone of Truth }) Will Save 15 to resist the effects She notes which people are not effected by the spell and then asks the two previously stated questions of each group member.
Evaris Thursday July 23rd, 2015 11:33:39 PM
"Well, hello," Evaris smiles at the priestess. "I am Evaris Leafgreen, late of Plateau City. And you are....?"
He does not resist the spell, and answers truthfully that he does not know what caused the explosion, and does not know where the turtles went.
Emrys finally stands up and steps out into the aisle so that their hosts can see is beguiling presence and elegant posture. He gives a bow of greeting and reverence to those in the chamber. "My fair priestess, I, myself, an accomplished diviner, knows full well the power of divinations. I too employ them with great effect and respect their capacity for gaining knowledge. If you can tell who is under the effects of your Zone of Truth, then you know I can easily overcome such an effect. As a gesture of good will, I willingly submit to your spell if this interrogation would put your hearts and minds at ease."
Emrys then removes a ring from his finger and holds it up. "This magical trinket also shields my mind from this curious eye as well. I freely relinquish its protection, so that all may see we are honest, virtuous and most of all magnanimous." With the ring removed from his finger, Emrys willingly allows the spell to impact his mind.
"The answer to both your questions is No. We know nothing of those who caused the explosion ... not yet anyway. Nor do we know where the turtles currently are, ... but I am certain we could find out. One merely needs to ask."
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 d20+5=14 ; d20+2=22 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 5:31:03 AM
Ariach considers the casting of such a spell as an affront versus everthing he impersonates. He, a protector, who has dedecated his life to Domi, will always speak the truth- they were supposed to know it.
"I am Ariach Gatelatch. Did I or do I know who caused the explosion at the Turtle Docks? My answer is NO. Do I know where the turtles disappeared to? My answer is NO."
(spellcraft check=14, will save=22 natural 20)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=24 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 10:26:46 AM
Barratore agrees with Brom and provides Ariach a minor snort of derision. "Exploring makes me thirsty. Stouts quench my thirst." The door behind the throne opening instantly gets his full attention. Taverns and drinks will have to wait, for now. Barratore is a fairly simple and direct creature, but even he knows that there is really only one reason a cleric or other mystic use of the magical arts is brought in during this type of situation. Magical compulsion. The minotaur shifts a bit uneasy on his hooves as he continues to think upon the matter. To him it was an affront to his honor, a slap in the snout. 'They' would not trust him to his word and would thus attempt to bend him to their will with magic. The steel in his spine and eyes set and he prepares himself.
Barratore nods as the High priestess of Alemi arrives in front of them and then again to indicate he understands what she intends to do. His nostrils flare a bit as he does so, but otherwise he tries to simply breathe slowly and focus his mind upon his family, his clan, his honor....
Barratore resists the spell....[Will Save 24]
When asked the questions he responds, "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan. On my personal honor and that of my family and clan I tell you that I do not know who caused the explosion and I do not have any knowledge of who or what happened to the missing turtles"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+3=16 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 12:48:42 PM
Edson isn't affected by the spell. He smiles to the woman asking the questions.
"To answer your question of who cause the explosion. .. my answer is probably the turtles.
To answer your second question of where are the turtles? Probably on the run for causing the explosion.
I love how you godly type pray to your gods and.recieve spells to take away the willpower of a man and woman. It is so very rioutous."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=22 ; Friday July 24th, 2015 3:15:56 PM
Brom looks at Ariach as if he had said the funniest thing ever. Laughing at the man's statement, Brom says "Of course drinking is required. That's the mark of any good tavern, the ale."
He nods in agreement with Barratore's statement as well. "Well said."
Brom is not a fan of giving up his will to another. "Cast yur spell. I ain't giving in to it. Not being controlled by anyone.Take me at my word, or don't. Don't care either way." Brom resists the spell. He responds the questions with one answer. "No."
Co-DM John Friday July 24th, 2015 9:46:19 PM
The High Priestess casts the spell from the scroll, the effects spread out around her. Spellcraft DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { She allows the effect to wash over and effect her as well} She determines which party members accept the spell effects and which resist the effects. Asking the questions, she listens to the answers and makes note of them. To Edson, she responds directly. "I have faith in all maters, this was requested not by myself, in fact I was helping those traumatized by the damage below. The Council requested this of me, so kindly keep your sarcasm to yourself." To Brom, she replies as well. "All this spell would do is require, if you were to respond to any question, is that any answer be truthful. It does not make you speak. As to taking you, or any of your group at their word, I could tell when I entered the Council Chambers that you all were virtuous and followers of those who are good and righteous."
With the questions asked and answered, she dismisses the spell and it's effects, turns and walks to the front of the council chamber. After a few minutes of looks, from various people conversing with the Priestess, she finishes her report and then makes her way back to the doors and exits. The Councilors all return to their desks and take their seats. Markus looks decidedly unhappy, but it is not him who speaks this time. Tarshas speaks up, "We have a decision of sorts, it is not unanimous but still a decision. The City can use your assistance if you're willing to help us. It seems that a number of turtles have disappeared and we would like them found. I'm not sure if you can help us, but I for one believe that you can. I'll introduce to our Lawkeeper, Keelie Vinerunner (A human male, in his late 30's wearing heavy armor, still wearing multiple weapons and showing a holy symbol to Domi) He'll be taking your reports and requests if you need anything us on the council." Clearly being dismissed, Keelie steps down from his seat on the second tier and walks over to the group, he has a neutral expression on his face, not like the sour looks that Markus is giving him, the Centaur and your group of course. In a voice that is higher pitched that expected, "Follow me, I don't need to be here for what they're going to argue about the rest of the morning, I've got turtles that need to be found." He exits the chamber expecting you all to follow....
(mondays post will be at about noon-1pm)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday July 24th, 2015 11:51:32 PM
The gods were as wicked as they were divine.
Edson for once, keeps his mouth shut as he follows Vinerunner out of the room. The turtles were probably more sociable then these types.
Evaris Saturday July 25th, 2015 12:18:49 PM
"Good day to you, Master Vinerunner," Evaris says. "I am Evaris Leafgreen; it is good to meet you." He follows the Lawkeeper out of the room.
Peza Sunday July 26th, 2015 8:35:14 PM
Answering "no " to both questions ...Peza waits for what follows .... waiting patiently ....
As the decision is made .... their introduction to Keelie Vinerunner ... the raven haired girl followsafter Keelie .... eager to find out more of what has happened ... and its implication for them and the city
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Sunday July 26th, 2015 8:43:41 PM
(I'm moving into my new house and my cable/internet has yet to be turned on, even though it's several days after they said they'd do t. #thankstimewarner )
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday July 27th, 2015 6:57:41 AM
Barratore is more than happy to exit the area and hopes they will get out of this building and back to normal people. Not to mention get his weapons back.
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Monday July 27th, 2015 9:21:48 AM
Ariach follows Keelie Vinerunner and is immediately in a better mood. Finally they have met a man who knows which side one's bread is buttered on. Ariach´s breastplate shows symbols of Domi on shoulders and gauntlets too. Therefore he feels right away connected with the Lawbringer.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday July 27th, 2015 11:45:14 AM
Brom listens to the cleric's explanation, but he is not convinced. "Ya, not convinced." He says to the high priestess.
Brom gives a nod to Keelie Vinerunner. He follows him out of the council chambers.
Co-DM John Monday July 27th, 2015 1:31:13 PM
Letting sleeping dragons lie, the party follows Keelie out of the chambers, he leads them to the hallway that was guarded and walks past the guards. Just around the corner is yet more guards, they are guarding a stairway, made of marble with inlays of precious gems and metals. At the base of the stairs he stops, places his hand against the wall, there is a clicking sound and a door pivots open. "This way please, those, are off limits." He indicates the stairs as he speaks. Inside the door is a large room, where it looks like meeting are held, but there is a lingering scent of sweaty leather and oils used on weapons to prevent rusting. Leading you across to one of three doors he opens it and walks in. A working man's office if you've ever seen one, a desk covered with papers and files. One whole wall is a series of maps, one each for each level of Float City. Another wall with a list of names and either a red, green or blue marker next to each of them. You also have finally seen an outside wall, even though from outside there were no windows, from the inside it's almost like there is no wall, even though there are imperfections, it's like one giant window, that goes right around the corner and takes up the two remaining walls. "OK, I don't know what's up with Markus, he's being even more hard headed than usual. I don't speak for the Council, but I am for sure glad that there is a group here who seems quite capable. Now, I'm not sure what will be needed, but I do have these." He pulls out a little pearl on a string (non slot magic item), enough of them so each party member can have one. These allow a person to breath underwater, they have enough magic to last about a week. The Guards get a shipment of them each month and we are near the end of the month. What else would you like to know before you go and find our missing turtles."
ITEM: Slotless necklace of water-breathing (duration 6 or 7 days)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday July 27th, 2015 6:44:07 PM
Edson takes the necklace and wraps it around his.hand.
"Eh... who would benefit from the theft? Is there any monetary value? Is there a thieves guild presence in The Float? What exactly do the turtles do?"
Evaris Monday July 27th, 2015 7:01:58 PM
Evaris frowns. As briefings went....this wasn't one. He tries to muster all the questions he still has.
"Have the turtles been stolen, or have they wandered off?" he asks. "Or, could it be either? How tame are they? Are they trained to some kind of harness? If so, could we have some harnesses to lead them back here? If they wandered off, is there some kind of nesting ground they might return to? Where were they raised? If they were taken, what kind of environment would the thieves need to keep them in? How much water would they need? About how much food each day, and what kind? If they were stolen, what would the thieves do with them? Is there anyplace they could sell them--other than selling them back to the city, which would be a tactical error?"
He pauses for breath. He's sure he has more questions, but this will do to start.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday July 27th, 2015 8:10:08 PM
Is there anything else about magical about the pearls Lanliss asks rather curiously. I mean... Can we talk underwater with that thing Lanliss asks as he points his hand to the pearl. he continues by asking in a very fast manner. What about casting spells with voice underwater? will the spell have any effect ?
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+14=34 ; Monday July 27th, 2015 8:12:59 PM
Lanliss also appraises the pearl appraise 34
Peza Monday July 27th, 2015 9:27:09 PM
Listening as Keelie is peppered with questions ... she asks a few of her own
" so who can control , handle the turtles ?? .... afterall whoever took them must be able to handle them ... is that a highly skilled job ?? .... will the turtles respond to anyone or prefer their own handlers ??"
Accepting the pearl , Peza puts it around her neck
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 11:59:52 AM
Ariach also takes a pearl, puts it around his neck and gives thanks to the Lawkeeper for the gift.
"Thank you, although i already know that i will not like it under water."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday July 28th, 2015 12:42:35 PM
Brom takes the pearl. "Let's start at the turtle docks. See if we can find a trail ta start with." He says.
Co-DM John Tuesday July 28th, 2015 1:55:20 PM
Keelie reply's to each question..... Edson: "I don't know and yes, there is a Thieves Guild, but answer this, where would a thief hide a 30' turtle and a bunch of smaller turtles." Evaris: "They are trained not to wander off. They wouldn't hurt anything, they are generally peaceful. With turtles that size, a water based environment would be expected. Most were raised here and then sent to Black Bird Lake to be trained." Lanlis:"All I know is it allows you to breathe underwater. " Value about 4 gp minus any magic. Peza:"As long as one knows the basic commands I expect you can control a turtle, of course each turtle has it's own foibles." Ariach:"I've been down to the gardens a few times, it is a bit daunting at the bottom." Brom:"I agree that would be the best place to start, since the turtles were there yesterday." ___________________________________________________________________ Keelie, after handing out the pearls and answering the questions, leads you out to the outside deck. Some how, he's times it so the platform is at the top and about ready to be winched down. "If you run into any troubles that I can help with, just call on me. Since you are now taking over the hunt for the turtles, I can go back to trying to stop the smuggling ring. You close down this one over here and another one crops up over there, it's a never ending battle. Good Luck" Weather you ride the platform, head down the ramp or shrink again, the group eventually makes it back to the docks.....
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=30 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2015 8:26:51 PM
So where do we start to look here Lanliss says looking at the docks looking for anything that might give some clue about where turtles could be hidden. while looking, Lanliss says in a rather aloof and humorus tone: The thieves could have actully shrink the turtles ? could they not ? perception 30
Peza Tuesday July 28th, 2015 9:36:32 PM
"Wwell we should start at the docks ... and the people that run it ... the gnome Maximillian Burke is one , the halfling we saw is the other .... "
"Also Calvin mentioned about a "Turtle mistress "..... she might be a turtle handler or something of that sort, we need to learn more about the turtles ....afterall how in the wold can you hide something so big ?? "
Evaris Tuesday July 28th, 2015 9:53:57 PM
"So, that's a 'no' on the harness," Evaris says, following Keelie out to the deck. "What do they eat, though? And about how much per day? I mean," he chuckles, "if somebody just bought a 50-pound bag of Turtle Chow, that might be a clue."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday July 28th, 2015 10:13:02 PM
Barratore scratches himself about the ear and then make a minor distinctively male 'adjustment''. Sometimes the smart people really got bent up around the small things. "Seems magic would be the best way to make off with a 30' turtle. He looks to Emrys, "can you detect any traces still about.?"
To the group he asks a few other things, "why steal them, surely they could be sold here and why the big concern over them, I get not wanting to let folks swipe the trained turtles, but they seem a bit more than that. Wonder who looses if they are stolen or if their is some free the turtle folks like some nutty Druids?"
Barratore puts the pearl in his belt pouch
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday July 28th, 2015 11:14:32 PM
(Still no internet in the new house )
"I could have detected a magical aura yesterday, but now such an aura has faded. Shinking the animal is a possibility, but such magics don't last long without some kind of permanency spell. Dimensional travel could have been employed. Not to mention the polymorphing arts. The possibilities are endless." Then a thought hits him, "why not ask a witness. .. like the dolphin friend of that halfling lady."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday July 29th, 2015 8:08:27 AM
" it doesn't make sense if there is no monetary value or chance to sell them. It has to be an attack to harm the float as a whole. Maybe these "smugglers" have to do with it."
Co-DM John Wednesday July 29th, 2015 2:01:56 PM
With the hundreds of people who've been to the docks to see what has happened, any chance of finding any clue by just casually looking around is near zero. There are two leads though... The Halfling who was seen speaking to the Dolphin and the old Elven woman seen for a few minutes yesterday. The Halfling was titled "Mistress of Turtles" and might know what they would eat and also if there was any worth in the turtles in a monetary sense. ____________________________________________________________________ Having decided that the group needs information and the only obvious source of information they can think of is most likely the Halfling, it's decided to search her out. Walking along the docks, they can see that the most prestigious docks are the Turtle Docks. There are boat docks as well, but the Turtle Docks are clean, almost polished even. They have silver and gold gelding on the signs and railings where the other docks have signs, but there are no railings in sight. Apparently it's swim for your life if you fall in. At the far end of the Docks there is a boom arm being used to hoist green stuff from the lake water and it's being dumped into wagons and is hauled away. Passing the now collapsed building, the smell of recently burnt wood and the smell of brimstone and sulfur has a strong undercurrent. As the group is looking around closer at the burned building the Halfling in question surfaces from the water and lands on the dock as if she was boosted by a spring. "I expect you are looking for me, I'm Cris Webfoot. not my original name but the one adopted when I started following my heart to the water when I was younger. If you haven't guessed, I practice nature magics. And then there's the fact my best friend is Luci." Asking her the questions you have, she answers them, apparently honestly. sense motive DC 25Highlight to display spoiler: { it's honest as far as she knows} "As to controlling the turtles, there are basic commands and there are advanced commands. Plus each turtle has it's own quirks. The feed for the turtles, is mostly harvested from the lake itself, there are giant kelp fields down below, which we try to keep the vermin of the water out of, not very easy either. Most handlers use a staff to issue commands. I imagine magic could and probably was used to take the turtles, but everyone was paying attention to the explosion and burning building, it threatened to spread to other buildings and that needed to be stopped from happening. And traces of magic are hard to detect on buildings, but in water that flows about and has living things in it, it doesn't last long at all as a trace. As to how much a turtle is worth, a fully trained turtle would sell for close to 15,000 gold, if you could sell it and prove it wasn't stolen from here at Float City. We are famous for them after all. The young, untrained, maybe 1000 each, because these turtles are unique after all. These turtles are giant after all, how many other turtles have you seen that are 30' long. Luci was also watching the fire, she didn't notice the missing turtles until later when it was feeding time and half of the young were missing, the adult was found missing when a head count was done at the end of the day. The turtles are free to swim to the grazing field of kelp down below as they want, the young are fed at the stables. Well it's what we call them, it's just a platform for them to stay on."
Peza Wednesday July 29th, 2015 9:02:27 PM
Listening to the halfling ... a question pops into her head ...
"well who else uses these turtles ?? i mean other competitors in business ... these are uniquie animals ... i would think that they would stand out in a crowd "
Nodding at Edsons veiw of things ... " thats an intresting take .... a political agenda ... sabotage the float of its leaders .... i think we should have a conversation with Mr Burke also .... who would benefit from this scandel ?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+4=16 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2015 10:57:25 PM
Barratore looks at the Halfling then at Luci and then back to the Mistress of Turtles, "Can we ask the turtles?" he says curiously. Other than that direct approach, the minotaur has little to offer. He looks about from the dock and thinks aloud, "Perhaps those owning the lesser docks look to even the business field." He shrugs if anyone pays him heed, "Seems their docks are not as fawned over, usually means not as much money which can mean less business uses them."
perception 16
Evaris Wednesday July 29th, 2015 11:32:28 PM
"I'm wondering the same thing as Peza," Evaris says. "Who would pay 15,000 gold for a trained turtle? They are remarkable animals, to be sure, but their use outside the Floating City would seem to be limited."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday July 30th, 2015 1:03:18 AM
"Isn't there a way to check for residue of spells cast? I don't see a thirty foot turtle being smuggled out in someone's bag. Maybe some reside of a gate or portal, or even some invisbility. Something should show that can aid us in our mission."
Ariach AC 29/15 touch/19 AC, CMD23; HP 109/109 Thursday July 30th, 2015 2:35:39 PM
"Maybe the turtles are still somewhere around. Maybe they are just camouflaged by magic" Ariach supposes ,
Co-DM John Thursday July 30th, 2015 6:04:30 PM
TheTurtle mistress looks at Peza and answers, "The turtles are really not even needed, 90 or more percentage of our supplies come in by the transporter. and the majority of the rest is by actual ship. We are the only people who use turtles and it's more of a show thing. There is some freight shipped by them, but alot of the business is just tourism." As Barratore asks about talking to the turtles, "If you can speak to them be my guest. Both Luci and I have already spoken to them, they were really shaken by the loud noise and all the flames. They were more afraid of the flames and were watching to be sure they each were safe." As Evaris speaks up." Ok, answer this then, who would buy a trained warhorse big enough to carry an armored man when they could just buy a clydsdale and slap a saddle on it? It would be the presteige of owning a giant trained turtle I expect." Edson speaks up asks his question."As I said, nature has a way of washing away magical traces, especially when it's massive ammounts of water doing the washing. Go to a river,have a friend drop a really big rock into it, then come back say an hour later, and pin point where it hit with out knowing where your friend dropped it." To Ariach, "That's always possible, but only Luci and I can stay underwater for any true length of time, and we have our responsibilities to the rest of the turtles as well." __________________________________________________________________ Cris has been as helpful as she can be, "Any further questions, or should I lead you to where the turtles rest or where they graze down below. Of course there are the farms down there as well. And since it's underwater there is the occasional accident as well. Every few months one of the farmers goes missing, but they are paid well for taking thier chances working on the farms."
Peza Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:38:59 PM
Taking a look at the group .... no one seems to be hesitant .... Peza nods at Cris " might as well , the more we learn about the turtles and their lives , should help us possibly find a lead in what has befallen the turtles "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Thursday July 30th, 2015 11:04:04 PM
Barratore grunts, "every few months?" and shakes his head. "That is motive to put an end to the Turtles if you ask me."
Peza wnats to go swimming....."All right, lets get wet then." Barratore stuffs his hand into his belt pouch and fiddles with the pearl a bit to reassure himself it was still there.
Evaris Thursday July 30th, 2015 11:23:08 PM
Evaris holds his pearl, looking at it ruefully. "Had I but known...." he says quietly. His spell selection for today was fine for general purposes, but if he'd known they were going underwater.....
He shakes off such thougts. They are not helpful. "Right. Well, let's get started, shall we?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday July 31st, 2015 11:31:03 AM
Edson takes out the necklace and puts it on. He moves alongside Barratore before diving in.
Which way did They go?
Co-DM John Friday July 31st, 2015 5:23:03 PM
Most of the group makes sure they have the pearls they were given and a consensus is decided that it's time to get into the water. Evaris on the other hand, even making sure he has the pearl, wishes he'd known and asked for different spells.... ____________________________________________________________________ You notice Cris check a similar pearl around her own neck and smiling at the party, leans over the side and dives into the water. Following Cris into the lake, the water is mostly clear, at least while it's daylight and the suns up. The lake in this area seems to range from 80 to 110 feet deep. There is also a slight current to the lake, causing those unused to to drift towards the northeast. Everyone, please make a swim check, DC 13 every post. Missing it means you struggle to keep up, but manage to. Missing by 5+ means you are drifting away from the group and requires another Swim Check to return, missing by 3+ means you get even further away from the group towards the northeast. Below Float City and towards the northeast almost looks like a junk yard. There is random junk and garbage that's drifted down from the city. To the west and southwest are huge fields of rows of some sort, where the underwater farms are located. To the direct north is a plot of land at least 2 or 3 acres in size, that is growing kelp. These fields of kelp are 50-60 feet tall, and still don't reach the surface. Cris is about halfway to the bottom, waiting on the group and Luci, swims over to any of those who fail a swim check to aid, at least for the duration when the group is with Cris and the dolphin. Cris, describes the farms to the west and southwest, and turtle feeding grounds to the north. This is when you figure out the pearls allow you to speak as well as breath. (no, theydo not give free action, only breath and speak under water.)
OOC: Handing off DM duties as of Monday, enjoy yourselves.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+11=30 ; d20+15=33 ; Friday July 31st, 2015 7:54:20 PM
Brom climbs down into the water. He stays with the group as they begin to look for signs.
Perception DC 33, Swim DC 30
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday July 31st, 2015 10:52:00 PM
As the group climbs into the water, Barratore pauses. "Actually I think I will hold down the fort at the Message in a Bottle. Hooved creatures encased in steel don't make the best swimmers. Anchors? Sure but not swimmers." He claps Brom on the back, "Ill save you some drink, don't worry. And don't let Edson or Emrys get themselves killed."
Barratore then heads back up...
No one mentioned picking Barratore up on my Sub request a few weeks back and I am pretty much out for August. Promise I'll be back but I simply cannot post this month. Good Luck all
Evaris d20-2=17 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 12:47:52 AM
Swimming isn't Evaris's strong suit, which is why he would have preferred a different spell selection. Nonetheless, he manages to keep up. For now. [Swim 17]
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=17 ; Saturday August 1st, 2015 6:40:15 PM
Lanliss manages to swim, finding it fairly good swim for the time being
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=15 ; d20+18=26 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 5:50:32 AM
The feeling of swimming and breathing underwater js a little unsettling to Edson. The swimming part comes easy and he stays with the group, his eyes scanning about looking for anything unusual.
Perception 26
CoDM James Monday August 3rd, 2015 6:04:16 PM
Brom climbs down into the water and stays with the group as they begin to look for signs.
Barratore pictures himself acting like an anchor and the comments [b]I think I will hold down the fort at the Message in a Bottle.
Evaris is ont the strongest of swimmers, Nnnetheless, he manages to keep up. For now.
Lanliss manages to swim, finding it fairly good swim for the time being
Edson finds swimming and breathing underwater a little unsettling, but his eyes scanning about looking for anything unusual.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- As the water ripples around you, you take in your surroundings a little more. As you stare at the Floating City you cannot help but wonder how it remains sitting in the middle of Turtle Lake. The gigantic six level Floating City picturesque surrounding by the calm water in the Crying Woods.
Anyone who rolled a perception check 15 or higher Highlight to display spoiler: {There are no obvious signs of anyone or anything having passed this way recently.}
Perception check 25 or higher Highlight to display spoiler: { Above the water there is no signs of passage, but under water you can see one clear path through the seaweed where the turtles have passed many times going between the city and the shore, however among the taller seaweed in the opposite direction you see several broken tops and stalks bending away from the city.}
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 7:21:59 PM
Brom looks about the water. He sees a well traveled path through the seaweed. Something catches the vigilant eyes of the barbarian, broken tops. He signals to the others the direction and begins to swim that way.
Perception DC 25, Swim DC 21 (taking 10).
Peza d20+9=21 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 9:28:52 PM
Jumping into the lake following the rest of the group .... [swim check d20=9=21]
Peza is wide eyes she swims ... after the others ... its just an amazing feat to not be drowning .... the magical Pearl is certainly a fantastic thrill to use ....
Evaris d20+5=20 ; d20-2=12 ; Monday August 3rd, 2015 10:22:22 PM
Evaris doesn't see anything particularly noteworthy, but he follows Brom when the barbarian spots a trail. Or at least, he tries to. He hopes that all his thrashing around is at least entertaining. [Swim 12]
Emrys tests the waters with his toe. "Woo! A touch nippy, wouldn't you say?" He makes sure the pearl is properly in place around his neck. He takes all loose items, such as his lute, crossbow and walking stick and places them inside his handy haversack. Any fine leather items, such as his boots also go in.
"Oh my ... quite cold! Please be mindful and don't allow yourself to get too far ahead ... I'm not a strong swimmer. Not yet anyway." (Swim: 5)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=24 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 8:10:53 AM
Lanliss gets used to the water now. Swimming in a very good form.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 12:03:24 PM
Edson points out the path, much like Brom. He swims down closer to the path to take a better look
CoDM James Tuesday August 4th, 2015 5:04:34 PM
ooc: Anyone heard from Joe or John?
CoDM James d20=19 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 5:56:43 PM
Brom looks about the water andsees a well traveled path through the seaweed. Something catches his vigilant eyes, broken tops. He signals to the others the direction and begins to swim that way.
Peza jumps into the lake following the rest of the group .... feeling its just an amazing feat to not be drowning .... the magical Pearl is certainly a fantastic thrill to use ...
Evaris doesn't see anything particularly noteworthy, but he follows Brom when the barbarian spots a trail as he hopes that all his thrashing around is at least entertaining. [Swim 12]
Emrys tests the waters with his toe, makes sure the pearl is properly in place around his neck and places all loose items inside his handy haversack.
Lanliss gets used to the water now. Swimming in a very good form.
Edson points out the path, much like Brom. He swims down closer to the path to take a better look
Seeing the broken seaweed stalks Brom signals everyone as he proceeds down what he believes to be the correct trail. The water here is crystal clear, but the enormity of the seaweed makes it difficult to accurately judge the distance. In fact, it would almost be more accurate to refer to the weeds as an under water forest inhabited by all means of unusual creatures. Everything around you is peaceful and serene.
As you carefully make your way forward a small turtle swims past. It is much smaller than the kind used to ferry things to and from the city, but the way it moves its fins almost gives it the appearance of flying as it drifts along the currents
After watching it for a few minutes you realize that a small path has opened up through the weeds. Not the trail you were following, but an actual trail across the ground where the weeds fail to grow as though something regularly travels through here.
Perception 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { The trail appears to thin as it moves towards The Float, but it gets wider as you moves further away from the city. On either side of the path small trails lead into the weeds, or perhaps they exit the weeds to join the larger path, similar to a wild game trail.}
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Everyone is awarded 3,000 xp for completing the scenes up to this point. Please update your character sheets.
Peza d20+9=27 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 9:19:02 PM
The raven haired girl swims after Brom .... heeding his signal ....
Spotting the little turtle as it swims by .... Peza gives it a wave as she smiles at it " he so cute "
With a look about for Cris ... " any idea of what makes those type of trails and tracks in the water ?"
Evaris d20+5=21 ; d20-2=8 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 10:14:52 PM
Evaris frowns at the trail. "At a guess, I'd say some kind of creatures made it. Look how it thins out closer to the city. They wouldn't want to go that way. And see? It branches there, and there."
Evaris is so absorbed by the network of trails that he forgets to swim. He falls behind. [Swim 8]
Emrys' lifelong battle with enfeeblement is really beginning to show. Any feat of strength, such as swimming, is a great struggle. It's really quite odd. Emrys doesn't appear malnourished, sickly or even frail. In fact, he has always looked fit, trim and the epitome of good health. His overwhelming beauty was most certainly a testament to that. Especially now, with this golden and coppery lochs flowing, all aglow, in the water. To look at him was to become mesmerized.
He communicates his observances to the rest of the group.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday August 4th, 2015 11:05:09 PM
(ooc: that's locks, not lochs.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=32 ; d20+10=26 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2015 11:51:27 PM
Perception DC 32, Swim 21, Survival DC 26
Brom also sees what everyone sees. He looks at like a game trail, an observation made by others, and he looks to his knowledge to make sense of what he sees.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=16 ; d20+18=36 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2015 8:45:44 AM
Edson keeps pace swimming with the others. His eyes keep scanning and he notices the smaller trail. A game trail sounds like a good.idea like the others said.
He swims down closer to the path to see it better.
CoDM James Wednesday August 5th, 2015 5:45:25 PM
Peza swims after Brom, spotting the little turtle as it swims by and asking what makes those type of trails and tracks in the water?"
Evaris frowns at the trail. I'd say some kind of creatures made it. Look how it thins out closer to the city.
Emrys' lifelong battle with enfeeblement is really beginning to show. He communicates his observances to the rest of the group.
Brom also sees what everyone sees. He looks at like a game trail and he looks to his knowledge to make sense of what he sees.
Edson keeps pace swimming with the others, is eyes keep scanning and he notices the smaller trail. A game trail sounds like a good.
Swimming through the tranquil lake the difference in your skill becomes evident as Evaris and Emrys begin to fall behind. All around you light and shadow dance across the aquatic seascape and brightly colored fish of all sizes dart in and out of the weeds.
Slowly the path seems to enlarge as you move closer and Brom's survival skills begin to kick in. A game trail typically doesn't get this wide. This is more like tributaries merging together as they approach the sea ... or how a series of roads merge together as they approach a city. Roads, that is what it reminds Brom of. Roads merging together as they approach...something. It is impossible to tell what, because about a quarter a mile ahead the path curves to the right and out of view.
Still, for the time being all is peaceful and it is hard to imagine finding such sanctuary within the city walls and such respite is to be embraced wherever you find it.
ooc: I will have you rounding the bend tomorrow, unless you have any actions you wish to perform before then.
Peza Wednesday August 5th, 2015 9:08:56 PM
With a peek over her shoulder .... Peza eyes the distance widening between the group ....
"Brom ... wait for the others .... we don't want to get seperated .... this place could become a maze of trails and kelp beds "
The raven haired girl hovers in the water .... waiting for others to catch up
Emrys becomes increasingly annoyed with his less than stellar swimming ability. With the help of his various magical talents, he could transform into countless aquatic forms, be it animal, elemental or even humanoid. However the life of these magics are so fleeting... best saved for emergencies. He'll have to settle for merely looking enchanting, instead of actually being enchanted. For Emrys can make a poorly executed breast stroke look so completely graceful and elegant.
Evaris d20-2=15 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:04:58 AM
With a valiant effort, Evaris manages to close some of the gap between himself and the rest of the group. "Lovely day for a swim," he pants. [Swim 15]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=28 ; d20+10=29 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:41:04 AM
ooc: sorry for not posting yesterday. My days were mixed up and I thought I had. My bad.
Brom hears Peza's call and holds up to wait for the others to catch up. He gives her a nod.
He continues to look around to see if he can pick up anything.
Perception DC 28, Swim DC 21, Survival 29
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=28 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 12:54:34 PM
Edson heads back to help those drifting behind.
Swimming 28
CoDM James Thursday August 6th, 2015 7:18:02 PM
Peza eyes the distance widening between the group and hovers in the water, waiting for others to catch up
Emrys becomes increasingly annoyed with his less than stellar swimming ability, but finds he can make a poorly executed breast stroke look so completely graceful and elegant.
Evaris puts forth a valiant effort and manages to close the gap between himself and the rest of the group.
Brom hears Peza's call and holds up to wait for the others to catch up. He gives her a nod. He continues to look around to see if he can pick up anything.
Edson heads back to help those drifting behind.
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With the group back together you make your way to the bend in the path, some more cautiously than others. Fortunately for you, swimming under water does not make too much noise. By now the path is about ten feet across and you make out discernible tracks in the seabed, although none of you are familiar with the particular sea life that created them.
Before you can ponder this the scene around the bend comes into view. Five woven huts sit on the bottom of the floor. Drift wood shutters decorated with seashells hang over the windows and small polished stones line the paths leading up to each hut and multicolored seaweed are planted against each structure like a traditional flower bed. Next to the closest hut is a floating cart tethered to the ground with a strange harness next to it.
Peza Thursday August 6th, 2015 8:50:50 PM
Feeling better and safer with the whole group together .... Peza continues to swim forward in Brom's wake .... letting the big warrior clear the way ....
Noticing the little underwater village .... well thats what it seems she thinks .... we aren't the only intelligent life underwater ...... " we should annouce ourselves ... those seem like someones homes .... we should respect their land "
Waiting a moment for any objections the raven haired girl speaks up [b] " hello , any body home ?? .. we don't mean to intrude ... just passing through .... we would like to talk to you if willing "
Peza waits patiently for a response
Evaris Thursday August 6th, 2015 9:30:01 PM
Evaris, too, is eager to talk to these underwater folk. He swims--or rather, flounders--up next to Peza and eagerly awaits a response.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=33 ; Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:14:47 PM
"How charming," he says with genuine interest. Instead of looking at the huts very long, he scans the surrounding area, especially from which they came. Emrys isn't certain, but he's sure that water allows other forms of detection that those native to this environment are in tune with.
(Perception: 33)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday August 6th, 2015 11:31:23 PM
(BTW, I will be away on vacation all this next week. I'm taking my fishing pole and going high in the mountains, offroad and off grid. So I will not be able to post. I will require someone to post as the delicate flower, Emrys. So who is willing to access their inner dandy?)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday August 7th, 2015 9:30:28 AM
Edson asks out loud, " Did I miss something? Do the townsfolk know there are other sentient beings down here?"
DM James Although you are new to The Float, you have not heard any tales of such dwellings.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 12:00:37 PM
Perception DC 29, Swim 21
"Huh." He says looking at the underwater village. Brom looks for movement. He moves in towards the village swimming slowly and cautiously.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+16=27 ; Friday August 7th, 2015 3:01:10 PM
Lanliss continues to follow the group managing to swim. swim #1 18 swim #2 20 perception 27
CoDM James Saturday August 8th, 2015 11:06:59 AM
As you move forward Peza calls out and announces your presence while Brom and Emrys keep and eye out for danger. Slowly the door to he closest hut cracks open and you see the sudden flash of light as the glinting sun reflects off a set of eyes. Suddenly the door is swung open and a tall figure emerges, half walking and half swimming. Before you stands a beautiful woman with pearlescent skin and long, dark hair and almond shaped eyes. She is dressed in a thin diaphanous, wet shawl and shells of rare beauty.
She looks towards Peza and smiles. My, you must be some woman to be surrounded by so many handsome men. My name is Agape. We do not get many visitors down here. Actually, you are the first in many years. Please, come tell me the news of above. My sister Demetria and mother Doris are inside and can prepare some food while we talk.
Evaris d20+23=26 ; Saturday August 8th, 2015 3:49:40 PM
Evaris bows. "Mistress Agape, it is very nice to meet you. And we would love to meet your delightful mother and sister, but please, do not go to any trouble on our account. Alas, we are in something of a hurry."
[Diplomacy 26]
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=18 ; d20+9=18 ; Sunday August 9th, 2015 6:58:38 PM
Lanliss looks at Agape. So beautiful...... Lanliss says to himself He then looks at her and the area near her. perception 18 swim (just in case needed) 18
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] d20+23=24 ; Sunday August 9th, 2015 7:14:15 PM
Emrys smiles. "Indeed, fair lady, we are on the trail of some runaway turtles. Have you ladies seen anything of them?"
[Diplomacy 24]
[Edited to fix header.]
Peza Monday August 10th, 2015 5:57:33 AM
Peza laughs " these are my good friends "
"Thank you for the invitation .... but i don't think we'l al fit into your beautiful home... and like my frind said ... we do need to find these turtles .... but afterwards i would love to come and visit ... meeting new and intresting friends is always good "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20=3 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 3:31:54 PM
If it weren't for the fact that they were underwater, the drool coming from Brom's mouth would be blatantly obvious.
Brom doesn't speak unless directly spoken to. He just listens and watches. As beautiful as these women were, something kept the battle hardened warrior from dropping his guard.
Perception DC 30, Sense motive DC so low dirt could pull one over on him.
CoDM James d20=4 ; d4=1 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 5:21:31 PM
Evaris bows. "Mistress Agape, it is very nice to meet you...Alas, we are in something of a hurry."
Lanliss looks at Agape. So beautiful......
Emrys smiles. "Indeed, fair lady, we are on the trail of some runaway turtles. Have you ladies seen anything of them?"
Peza laughs " these are my good friends ... i don't think we'l al fit into your beautiful home... and like my frind said ... we do need to find these turtles ....
Brom If it weren't for the fact that they were underwater, the drool coming from Brom's mouth would be blatantly obvious, yet he doesn't drop his guard.
A Gape smiles as she looks at the men. Please, we get so few visitors and news from above. As she speaks her eyes move up and down Lanlis, stopping momentarily as she takes in the delicate elven features and offers up a flirtatious smile. There is more than enough room inside. Dine with us and we can tell you which way the turtles went.
Lanlis and Brom keep an eye out for trouble, but find a kind they did not expect. Although Brom might not pick up on the finer subtleties of sensing motive, this woman's were more than obvious.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday August 10th, 2015 5:59:52 PM
Lanliss agrees with Agape
Peza Monday August 10th, 2015 9:13:51 PM
Peza muses to herself .... " she sure is real friendly for not getting a lot of visitors down here ... "
"Well we certainly could use the help in finding the lost turtles .... so we'll take you up on your offer "
the raven haired girl moves forward .... following Agape to their dwelling and dinner
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] Monday August 10th, 2015 10:19:27 PM
Emrys casts an alarmed glance in Lanliss's direction. What's he got that I haven't got? he wonders, a little distressed. Have I got something in my teeth? Does being underwater mess up my hair?
With a start, he realizes that the others are swimming toward the cottage, and belatedly follows.
Evaris d20+20=35 ; Monday August 10th, 2015 10:21:09 PM
Beautiful women inviting you into their home....
Something about this makes Evaris unseasy. He watches Agape for any clues that something is amiss.
[Sense Motive 35.]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday August 10th, 2015 11:36:54 PM
Edson thought it odd, the woman's demeanor, but the others seemed fine with it. He also thought a nice meal was worth a trade for knowing which way the turtles went.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=22 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 2:19:15 PM
The woman takes a fancy in Lanliss and Brom could see the appeal to his chiseled elven features. Brom, on the other hand, was an awesome physical specimen. Brom wasn't a handsome man, mostly from year of fighting which left him with a crooked nose.
"Alright, let's go eat." He says.
Perception DC 22
CoDM James d4=2 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 5:31:52 PM
You briefly discuss the issue, but the lure of food, good company, and a lead on the location of the turtles leaves you little alternative and soon you are making your way one by one into the large hut. Peza is the first to enter with a smitten Lanlis close behind, the half elf even more sure of the woman's genuine attraction to him...another case of love at first sight...
Brom is the last to enter, and as he passes the cart outside the hut he notices some old dishes, pieces of pottery, and a daemon mask he had seen shortly after arriving on The Float, and it dawns on him that these people must collect items of value dumped from the city on trash day. The repeated trips would explain the paths to and from the underwater village to the city.
Once inside the hut the smell of fresh fish wafts towards your nose. You find it an odd sensation to be smelling under water, but it is undeniable and smells delicious. An elderly woman sits in the corner sewing a fine cloth. She is old enough to be Agape's grandmother, but still giving off an air of elegance. She smiles, but a moment before returning to her sewing. A moment later Demetria, younger sister of Agape, enters the main room carrying the fish and looking even more beautiful than her sister. By the gods, how is it that so many strapping young men found their way down here. Unlike her sister, Demetria's gaze stops on Brom. My god, your all muscle, aren't you. As she sets down the fish down and the smell rises your mouths begin to water.
(Everyone please make a will save)
Evaris senses something is a miss. These women appear genuinely in love, but there is also a sense surprise and longing in their eyes. They act as if they have never seen a man before.
Peza d20+4=6 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 8:40:47 PM
Oblivious to anything out of the usual .... [will save d20+4=6] ...
Peza enjoys the smells " mmm ... what spices do you use ?? "
but an odd thought occurs to her .... " how do they cook underwater ?"
Evaris d20+14=25 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 10:06:25 PM
Evaris's unease grows. There's something peculiar going on down here. "We really can't stay," he says, as much to his companions as to the ladies. "But if you could tell us whether you saw anything of the missing turtles, we would very much appreciate it."
[Will save 25]
Emrys [posted by Kathy] d20+23=34 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2015 10:09:22 PM
Belatedly, Emrys also realizes that there's something off here. [Sense Motive 34.]
"Indeed, duty calls," he says. "But perhaps on our way back I'll have time to play you a tune on my lute."
[Diplomacy 40]
[Will save 32]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=11 ; d20+15=22 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:41:51 AM
ooc: will save DC 11
"A-ha." He says at the woman's comment to him. A little extra-cirricular activity... thinks the man as he looks at the incredibly beautiful woman. He instinctively buffs himself up as she speaks.
Perception DC 22
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+6=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:36:29 AM
ooc: Do I add + 2 to my will save ? get +2 saving throw against enchantment spells and effects race effect...
will 17
DM James I need to look up if fish smelling good and making your stomach grumble is a race effect, but it fails either way and your stomach rumbles.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+3=13 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 1:52:37 PM
Will Save 13
"Smells delicious." Edson says, as he ponders the thought of smelling under water. " What's to eat?"
CoDM James d20=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 5:56:23 PM
Peza sees nothing out of the usual and enjoys the smells " mmm ... what spices do you use ?? " Demetria barely glances at the young girl as she explains, The aquatic plants here add their flavor when you wrap fish in them. They are like the herbs of the over land, although we do not normally dry or cook most of our food. However the city has given us a couple boxes that can change the temperature of food. Doris she points towards the old lady in the corner thinks they were used for making plant infused water (beer) cold, but I really cannot understand why that would be. Peza suspects the box that was given was most likely a cooler enchanted with Rose's Temperature Control and used to keep ale cold.
Evaris and Emry's unease grows. There's something peculiar going on down here. "We really can't stay," He then asks about the turtles, but the girls are focused on their respective men and do not seem to notice him.
Brom thinks the woman is looking for a little extra-curricular activity and instinctively buffs himself up as she speaks, and his perception check tells him he is right. Edson's thoughts tell him it is time to eat.
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The fish smells delicious, the ability to smell underwater allowing you to experience the fish's smell as nature intended it, intermingled with the waves and aromatic plants of the sea. Demetria notices Brom puffing himself up and smiles. Placing her hand on his she smiles. Join me in the next room. The barbarian begins to follow her without the slightest sign of resistance. Something about his actions catching Agape's eye.
A rush of water flashes across your skin as Agape's hand cuts through the water and slaps her sister. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING???!!! I SPECIFICALLY FORBARDE THAT! As she says this clarity sweeps across your minds...well the men's minds. Brom and Lanliss realize they had fallen under the woman's beguiling aura helped along by their natural attraction to the women, and you realize that this is a natural effect of these women's presence. Not something intentional, but an inherent effect of their beauty on men.
But he is sooooo handsome. ... ... I am sorry Mr. Brom.
Agape frowns. I think it would be best if you all leave. The turtles headed that way. She then points in a direction about 35 degrees off of your previous course.
At least allow him to make his own choice! Agape pleads. Please. I want a baby. You might have noticed, but there are no men of our kind. Gods know when another man will venture down here, let alone one such as yourself. Please help me before you go.
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is no deception in her voice or body language}
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2015 7:38:13 PM
Lanliss coughes....and looks at the direction Agape said the turtles were gone. thinking for himself what to say to agape deeply shy from what have been said by Agape about Brom.
Perception 17
Peza Wednesday August 12th, 2015 9:29:51 PM
Standing up .... Peza sizes up the women ..... not quite sure ... but " thank you for pointing us in the right direction .... and not taken advantage of us .... maybe we'l come back and visit ... always nice to make new friends "
Pausing a moment she then asks " were the turtles alone ??" she waits another moment for an answer if none then ..... Peza turns and leaves ... heading out the door " lets go find them turtles "
Emrys [posted by Kathy] Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:15:12 PM
Emrys shakes his head. "Like something out of a comic opera," he mutters. He can't get out of the house fast enough.
Evaris Wednesday August 12th, 2015 10:17:19 PM
Evaris manages a bow. "Ladies."
He turns and flees the house, right behind Emrys.
"That was without a doubt the strangest conversation I've ever had. And I've spoken to insects."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20=6 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 11:12:02 AM
The rush of water wakes Brom from his daze. In most circumstances, Brom would destroy anyone trying to control him, but he realized that it wasn't their intent to control him and only his infatuation with the gorgeous women. Beautiful women have that power.
It really didn't take Brom very long to decide. It was the motto he lived by, enjoy all thing life has to offer. "Ya, I got no problem with that." He says to Demetria giving her a small smile. Then he looks to Agape, "This gonna cause a problem? Don't wanna cause ya any trouble."
***********
If Agape does not insistent that Brom leave, Brom will go say to the others "Guys, I'll catch up. Or ya can wait."
If Agape is insistent that Brom leave, he will not cause any trouble and leave as she asks. Say as he leaves, "Do not worry my watery tart, it is a rare day when one finds one of your beauty. I will come to visit you again."
Perception DC 30, Sense motive DC 6
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=31 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 11:38:57 AM
Edson's fog clears and he for once has nothing to say. He follows the others out shaking his head the entire time.
Perception 31
CoDM James Thursday August 13th, 2015 5:25:30 PM
Agape glares at her sister for a second, but there is an underlying look of sisterly love and understanding. It is my duty to protect this village, not to control my sister. You show respect in your asking...I am sure you are aware of the dangers that tend to surround adventurers. Give me your word and convince me that you will not bring these dangers back to my door and my family and I will not stand in my sister's way.
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The rest of you head in the direction that was indicated. You learned from Agape that they only saw the turtles from a distance, and could not tell if they were alone or not. After travelling through the weeds for a while the landscape begins to change. The plants have begun to become more colorful and the plants more sturdy.
As you travel further the passage of the turtles becomes more obvious. Rather than bent seaweed you are seeing a path of minor destruction as pieces of the plants have broken off and fallen to the ground, making tracking your quarry a little easier.
Knowledge Nature or Sea related skill 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {From your time at sea you recognize that may of the "plants" are actually living things similar to coral. Not dangerous, but more prone to breakage than weeds}
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=29 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 6:55:48 PM
Lanliss swims swiftly and elegantly as if being free of Agape influence made him more persistent and impatient with finding the turtles. Hi look, Lanliss says as they swim , there are some signs that we are on the right way. Can anyone confirm this ? Lanliss asks swim 29
Peza d20+9=28 ; Thursday August 13th, 2015 9:19:37 PM
The raven haired girl alights from the seafloor .... swimming after Lanliss .... in the direction of the turtles
Evaris Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:45:50 PM
Evaris concentrates on keeping up, but he is a bit worried about Brom. "Shouldn't we have waited for him?" he asks.
Emrys [Posted by Kathy] Thursday August 13th, 2015 10:46:33 PM
Emrys, too, is concentrating on keeping up. "I'm sure Brom won't be long," he snarks.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday August 14th, 2015 10:49:41 AM
"Brom knows how to handle himself." Edson says. " I am sure he will catch up with a bottle of ale and a hell of a story to tell. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday August 14th, 2015 8:59:11 PM
"Don't know how I can convince you? If I wanted ta exposing your village, whether or not you give your blessing... ain't gonna not do that. You have my word on that." He says looking at Agape. "Short of living here, which I ain't gonna do, I can't tell ya no one else'll come here. But it ain't gonna cause of me."
Evaris Saturday August 15th, 2015 11:01:52 AM
[I believe I owe another post as Evaris, but not as Emrys.]
CoDM James d20=7 ; d20=15 ; Monday August 17th, 2015 5:47:16 PM
Bromis unsure how to convince Agape, but lets her know If I wanted ta exposing your village, whether or not you give your blessing... ain't gonna not do that. You have my word on that....Short of living here, which I ain't gonna do, I can't tell ya no one else'll come here. But it ain't gonna cause of me.
Agape shakes her head. I thank you for your discretion, but your words sounds more like apathy than a promise. With the dangers you face, such a commitment to our family needs to based on more than that. You all are welcome to come back...perhaps in time... She then turns and indicates that you should go.
Lanliss swims swiftly and elegantly as if being free of Agape influence made him more persistent and impatient with finding the turtles and asks if there are some signs that you are on the right way.
Peza, the raven haired girl, alights from the seafloor .... swimming after Lanliss .... in the direction of the turtles
Evaris concentrates on keeping up, but he is a bit worried about Brom.
Emrys, too, is concentrating on keeping up, but I'm sure Brom won't be long.
Edson assures the others that Brom knows how to handle himself and will catch up with a bottle of ale and a hell of a story to tell.
Brom can catch up to the group quickly, within 5 minutes if he wants to, or he can take his time rejoining the group.
Carefully you follow the path of destruction along the underwater path. After a couple hours you begin to realize just how large this lake is and that the path has suddenly become less strewn with debris. With every passing minute there is less and less plant life littering the path, almost as if someone was cleaning up the path to remove any traces of the turtles passage.
After a couple more minutes swim you can see a flowerlike creature in the distance with a dark gray/green trunk with a brightly colored interior. It has a smooth front bordered by dozens of fleshy tendrils, and a rougher outer trunk. At the center of the creature's front is a circular opening that leads into its interior. As you watch you can see it sucking up the debris. The organic matter disappears, while the more stone and shell like structures are spit out into the weeds.
Evaris Monday August 17th, 2015 9:17:08 PM
Evaris pauses for a moment. "Well," he says, "if the turtles came this way, they may have been eaten. Which is bad news for us. Does anyone know what that thing is?"
Emrys [posted by Kathy] d20+14=20 ; Monday August 17th, 2015 9:19:17 PM
Emrys watches the flower--or is it a creature?--to try to figure out what it is. [Knowledge Nature 20.]
[OOC: I'm not sure when Stephen is getting back. If he posts, it will supercede this one.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday August 17th, 2015 11:15:36 PM
"If my word is not enough, then goodbye." He says leaving.
Brom catches up to the others quickly.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=33 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:11:45 AM
" well this is new " Edson says to the others. " Things are so different here, it was so much easier in Rum."
Perception 33
CoDM James d20=17 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2015 6:51:38 PM
Brom realizes that in this case more than just a heroe's word is required to win over the woman's trust, but he leaves without burning any bridges and quickly rejoins the group where Emerys is putting together what he can about the creature ahead of him. From what he can gather by its appearance, it appears to be some type of Great Sea Anemone. If that is the case then he reasons that it likely has a paralyzing grasp and is large enough to swallow a person whole. As you wait it continues erasing the turtle's trail.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:12:03 PM
(ooc: Kathy, thank you for playing Emrys. I'm back now. I have absolutely no idea what's happened over the past week, so I will need to do some reading to catch back up.)
Peza Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:13:47 PM
Sizing the creature up .... " can we swim around ? i don't think its a good swimmer .... at least i hope not "
A thought pops into her head .... " well its eating up the turtles trail but if we can follow the trail of debris of stone and shells that it spits out we might be able to trace the turtles path .... at least a chance "
Evaris Tuesday August 18th, 2015 9:59:37 PM
"We should definitely swim around," Evaris says, eyeing the eating machine with some concern. "Of course, that will be easier for some of us than others...."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=36 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:54:15 AM
" It might be stationary, and easier to get around."
Edson moves away from the creature and looks for an easier way around.
Perception 36
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; d20+10=18 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:53:27 AM
"Yeah, as much as I love a good fight, let's not fight underwater, if we can do it." Brom says.
Perception DC 30, Survival DC 18
CoDM James Wednesday August 19th, 2015 8:09:49 PM
Peza - Sizing the creature up .... " can we swim around ? i don't think its a good swimmer .... at least i hope not " A thought pops into her head .... " well its eating up the turtles trail but if we can follow the trail of debris of stone and shells that it spits out we might be able to trace the turtles path .... at least a chance "
Evaris - "We should definitely swim around," Evaris says, eyeing the eating machine with some concern. "Of course, that will be easier for some of us than others...."
Edson Kazil - " It might be stationary, and easier to get around." Edson moves away from the creature and looks for an easier way around. Perception 36
Brom the Barbarian - "Yeah, as much as I love a good fight, let's not fight underwater, if we can do it." Brom says. Perception DC 30, Survival DC 18
Numerous questions and possible situations fill your heads as the creature continues to destroy the turtles path. Edson, perhaps thinking of those Anemone he has seen in the ocean, wonders if perhaps the creature is stationary. After watching this one for a while he can see that it is in fact moving about 10ft per round. At first this seems odd, but given that the forest around The Float is surrounded by a sentient forest it is not surprising that those plant like creatures in the water around it are more active than normal.
Brom, after watching the creature for a while determines that is might be possible to out run the creature, depending on how much faster it can move that its current pace.
Peza d20+9=21 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2015 9:16:27 PM
Peza listens as the others try and figure out a good course of action ...
"Agreed Brom ... we don't want a fight .... our mission is to find and return the turtles "
"If it moves slow enough we should be able to swim over the top of it .... this way we can keep the line of the trail and follow after the turtles "
The raven haired girl starts to swim up and over the ssea creature [d20+9=21 swim ch]
Evaris Wednesday August 19th, 2015 11:05:52 PM
"Ah...." Evaris watches Peza swim away. "Um, is that the plan? And if it is, do we have a plan for what happens when the healer gets eaten?"
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=24 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 7:35:57 AM
Lanliss agrees with Peza and Brom and swims around the creature
swim check 24
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:13:07 AM
" We wont leave you Evaris, unless you want to head back to Broms friends at the house."
Edson moves with the others around the anenome.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; d20+5=6 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 5:01:46 PM
Swim DC 21, Perception DC 25, KS Nature DC 6
Brom grabs a bit of kelp and cuts it free. He hands one end to Evaris "Hold on tight." He ties the other end around his waist. "Now you should be able to keep up so we can get by that thing."
Brom starts swimming quickly picking up his normal pace to pass the giant sea animal.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday August 20th, 2015 9:30:50 PM
Emrys has been deep in thought. The concerns of the trail seem to play second fiddle with the bewitching mystic. It's what happens when one occupies more than one space in time. If he can't find his focus, he won't be much help to his friends or the others. The water, in this case, is working against him. 'Too many strange sensations, must keep rooted,' he mutters. "Yes, we mustn't fight when there's no need." Good, he thinks ... right words and crowd.
(ooc: sorry for not posting last night. getting caught up at work after a week vacation knocked me out.)
Evaris d20-2=-1 ; Thursday August 20th, 2015 10:48:50 PM
Evaris follows his companions. Or tries to.
[Swim -1! Epic fail!]
CoDM James d20=16 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 1:20:23 PM
Peza listens as the others try and figure out a good course of action ... "If it moves slow enough we should be able to swim over the top of it. The raven haired girl starts to swim up and over the sea creature.
Evaris watches Peza swim away. "Um, is that the plan? And if it is, do we have a plan for what happens when the healer gets eaten?"
Lanliss agrees with Peza and Brom and swims around the creature
Edson says " We wont leave you Evaris, unless you want to head back to Broms friends at the house." And moves with the others around the anenome.
Brom grabs a bit of kelp and cuts it free. He hands one end to Evaris "Hold on tight." He ties the other end around his waist. "Now you should be able to keep up so we can get by that thing."
Emrys mutters, "Yes, we mustn't fight when there's no need." Good, he thinks ... right words and crowd.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
As Peza takes off over the top of the anemone the rest of the group take a more prudent route around the the creature and through the weeds. Ass Peza passes over top the creature raises one of its paralyzing tentacle like limbs, but the agile girl is able swim up and dodge it. As she continues to swim the creature keeps moving down the path of destruction, but it does not appear to have changed its course of pace.
A minute later the rest of the group catch up with Brom towing Evaris behind him. As you rejoin a swarm of jelly fish approach and appear to be playing among the tentacles of the anemone. Safely out of reach you find you are able to stay ahead of the anemone as long as you keep moving.
ooc: Sorry for the missed post. If everyone posts today I will make another post tonight.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Friday August 21st, 2015 2:20:06 PM
Brom continues to swim trying to put some distance between the giant sea creature and himself, with Evaris in tow. "Make sure you hold on tight, Evaris." He says back to his companion.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20-2=4 ; Sunday August 23rd, 2015 10:44:59 PM
Emrys does his best to keep up. He doesn't swim very well, but he looks really good doing it. He avoids the temptation to use his magic and grow some fins. It would only last a moment and he should reserve such things for emergencies.
(Swim: 4)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+9=23 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 9:36:15 AM
Edson follows the others, and makes some space between them and the anenome.
Swim 23
Evaris d20-2=4 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 4:05:18 PM
Evaris holds on to the rope. He tries to help swim, but is really more of a hindrance. He goes back to holding onto the rope.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=26 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 4:33:30 PM
Brom sighs as he sees the spellcasters struggle to keep up. "Emrys, grab on with Evaris. I'll haul the both of you."
Swim DC 21, Perception DC 26
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Monday August 24th, 2015 9:25:21 PM
He says with smile, "If you insist, dear Brom." Emrys takes hold of the rope and relaxes ... now that he no longer needs to exert himself.
Peza d20+9=20 ; Monday August 24th, 2015 10:10:22 PM
Peza continues to swim strongly .... leading the group forward ....
Shell Shocked
CoDM James d20=8 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2015 9:10:55 PM
Peza continues to lead the way further and further away from the strange anemone, leading you through a great variety of underwater scenery. You would never have guessed the variety of plants and animals that lay below the Floating City, nor could you have expected the ever changing landscape of the deep. Yet as you the path of destruction you move through a grove of some strange flowering weed like bushes and emerge at a great drop off whose vast dark expanse into nothingness seems to have no end. It is almost as if the chilly depths are calling out to you. Beckoning you to be the first land dwellers to break the utter silence of these tomb-like depths and explore its secrets.
At first glance there is not sign of your quarry. Below you the chasm fades into darkness and the distance appears an unending expanse of green nothingness.
Perception 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {To your right about 15 degrees you can just make a shrinking shadow.} Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {To your right about 15 degrees you can smooth movements a large turtle swimming away in the distance.}
Evaris d20+5=25 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2015 10:08:23 PM
Absently, Evaris conjurs a light. It doesn't penetrate far into the gloom, but far enough for Evaris's sensitive Elven sight to pick up a thing or two.
"There!" he points rightward. "Do you see it? A turtle, swimming away!"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; d20+5=15 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2015 10:16:49 AM
"Yep." Replies the barbarian. He turns and swims after the turtle. "Hold tight." He says and pushes himself to try and gain ground on the turtles.
Perception DC 29, Swimming DC 21, KS Nature DC 15
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=27 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2015 1:58:32 PM
Edson sees the turtles but the others already pointed it out. He follows Brom.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=27 ; d20+9=27 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2015 4:23:16 PM
I see them too Lanliss says happily and adds We found them. He swims fast while playfully saying. The last to catch the turtle is a goblin (;
Perception 27 Swim 27
CoDM James Wednesday August 26th, 2015 9:43:16 PM
Cries of excitement are uttered as you swim after them... ... them... ... The realization that there is only one shadow ahead of you starts to sink in. Where are all the other turtles? Could the be further ahead and out of view? Or perhaps they dove too deep to be seen in the darkness? Unfortunately, before you can ponder these another thought burrows its way into your mind, the creature coming into view is growing too fast. The shell looks to be 20ft across and its long neck and arms put it between 32 and 40 feet if fully stretched out. If you had to describe it you would probably call it a dragon turtle.
The creature looks hideous, yet what concerns you is the way it is turning towards you and swimming faster than any thing that size has a right to travel. At that speed it will be on you in two rounds.
Emrys can't see a thing. Being back in the wash of Brom's path is a torrent undercurrent of frothy chaos. Even the ride is not very smooth ...being jerked left and right with sudden stops and starts! He now knows what it's like to be a fish on the hook.
He hopes they get to their destination soon, because he isn't sure how much more of this battering he can take. "Oh DEAR! Wuuhh!"
Spotting something in the distance " i see something .... and its big "
Peza feels Brom swim by .... she gives chase [swim check d20+9=14] rising up a little as she goes ... hoping to get a better veiw
A sudden understanding dawns on her " uh guys ... its coming this way .... and fast !! . . i hope its one of the turtles were looking for "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=17 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 11:20:47 AM
"Ooh...that's what I'm talkin' 'bout." He says excitedly knowing that they would not be able to avoid this fight. It's been a long time since Brom met an opponent that he wasn't sure he could beat. It wasn't since his fight with the hill giant that he thought he had bitten off more than he could handle. But now this opponent was totally unknown to him. It wasn't just a turtle, and it looked dragon-like. This would be his first real battle of this kind and it made Brom's blood rush with excitement.
"Cuttin' ya guys loose." He says to his cargo, Emrys and Evaris. He takes off his longspear, which was attached and pulled behind like the spellcasters, and prepares himself for a the fight. He looks for how close to the lake bed he is. If it looks like he can make there, he will move that direction.
"I'm gonna get in front of the business end of thing. Rest of ya, do yur thing.
Perception DC 17, Swim DC 21
Evaris Thursday August 27th, 2015 7:58:04 PM
"Does anyone know if these things can talk?" Evaris says. "Or communicate in any way?"
Just in case, he casts Bless on the party.
CoDM James d20+14=17 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 9:30:53 PM
Emrys can't see a thing, until the turtle turns to approach. "Oh DEAR! Wuuhh!"
Peza feels Brom swim by and gives chase, rising up a little as she goes.
Brom can't helps himself. "Ooh...that's what I'm talkin' 'bout." He says excitedly. "Cuttin' ya guys loose." He says to his cargo. [b[]"I'm gonna get in front of the business end of thing. Rest of ya, do yur thing. [/b] (The lake bed is VERY far below you.)
Evaris' mind turs to avoiding a conflict as he asks, "Does anyone know if these things can talk?"Just in case, he casts Bless on the party.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – As you make preparations the turtle cuts through the water and in seconds is standing before you. Its armor like shell displaying carapaces of a deep green-blue color with silver highlights across the rocky ridges. The coloration of the head, tail, and legs is slightly paler than the shell and contains golden streaks along the crest and spines. Surely this is the beast all sailors tells tales of seeing.
As it charges forward the beast opens its mouth and bares its teeth. Its long tale slicing back and forth through the water and its spine covered fins with deadly speed. Yet today the gods are on you side, for as it thrusts forth its gaping maw and tries to close its razor like teeth around Brom it comes up short and somehow misses the Barbarian.
(I did the best I could placing you, but this round only you can reposition your selves prior to taking actions as long as you stay in column 8 or lower (to the left). Also, since I said the creature was two rounds away, if you were still planning to draw a weapon, cast a spell, or call out to the creature you may do so before taking your turn.
For the players who have never had me run a battle, I use whatever image you have on your CS for your character. If there was none, I chose whatever I could easily find, but if you find an image you would prefer send it to me and I will use that instead.)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d100=7 ; d100=4 ; Thursday August 27th, 2015 9:49:35 PM
"Another one?! he blurts out upon seeing the dragon turtle. He thinks, 'Wait, that's not right, there wasn't another ... but there was, I saw him! Scourge was his name. Was ... meaning, not anymore ... past tense.
Emrys takes hold of his metamagic rod and begins to cast multiple spells, but both magiks explode with a burst that cause the young mystic to flip backwards in the water.
(Leyline checks: 7 and 4. Both epic failures!! If that is the best I can roll with a d100, we are in severe trouble. I see the die roller is still cursed.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+17=28 ; d20+12=23 ; d8+22=30 ; d8+22=24 ; d20+15=18 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 10:35:41 AM
Brom lets his rage free and a toothy smile becomes visible on the barbarian's face. "Beast, make sure I'm not disappointed."
He moves into range of the turtle monster (5-ft step to D9) and strikes the giant creature with this longspear.
Attack (PA, Rage, Bless): AC 28, AC 23; damage 30, 24
Perception DC 18
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=12 ; d20+18=26 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 11:48:18 AM
Lanliss swims to 7G while trying to be stealthy and draws his short sword.
Swim 12 Stealth 26
Peza - bless d20+14=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+3=11 ; Friday August 28th, 2015 10:03:50 PM
Shaking her head .... Peza knows her crossbow is useless underwater ..... she swims up and over top of Brom .... drawing her longsword .... " going to have to get close to this beastie " not her favorite tactic
She waits as it closes then swings .... missing widely .... the unfamiliar movement underwater throwing her off .... but he back swing is a little better
CoDM James Saturday August 29th, 2015 1:05:04 PM
DM James: Logically Peza's assumption makes sense, but is there an actual rule that affects crossbows under water?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Saturday August 29th, 2015 2:09:17 PM From the PRD:
Ranged Attacks Underwater: Thrown weapons are ineffective underwater, even when launched from land. Attacks with other ranged weapons take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for every 5 feet of water they pass through, in addition to the normal penalties for range.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=22 ; d8+1=5 ; 2d8+2=9 ; d8+1=5 ; Saturday August 29th, 2015 2:38:45 PM
The water effects his arrows, but he still pumps two towards the dragon turtle. The first looks real good, but the second not as much.
Crit Ac 30, 18 crit confirmed: 14 if confirmed,5 if not. Hit ac 22, 5 dmg.
CoDM James d20+18=30 ; 3d6+8=20 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=29 ; 2d6+8=18 ; Saturday August 29th, 2015 4:14:45 PM
Emrys takes hold of his metamagic rod and begins to cast multiple spells, but both magiks explode with a burst that cause the young mystic to flip backwards in the water.
Brom lets his rage free and a toothy smile becomes visible on the barbarian's face. He moves into range of the turtle monster and strikes the giant creature with this long spear. The first swing cuts deep, but the beast is able to deflect the second attack.
Lanliss swims south while trying to be stealthy and draws his short sword.
Peza swims up and over top of Brom, drawing her longsword and waits as it closes then swings, missing widely .... the unfamiliar movement underwater throwing her off. Her back swing is a little better, but still not enough to pierce the dragon's defenses.
Edson knows the water effects his arrows, but he still pumps two towards the dragon turtle. The first arrow hits its mark between the creature's neck and shell while the second flies wide.
– – – – – – – – – – – As Brom thrusts his long spear into the turtle's armored flesh it cries break the silence that has somehow gone from tranquil to to a maddeningly silent battle for your lives. The sound is unlike anything you have ever heard before, especially inhuman and strangely reminiscent of some bird of prey.
Its eyes narrow as it focuses its wrath on the one who has caused it so much pain as its head strikes out and puncture's Brom's Mithril Plate and cuts into his flesh (20dmg). He has just enough time to dodge a blow from its right fin only to feel the claw like spines of its left tear into his face (18dmg).
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=11 ; d20+18=29 ; Saturday August 29th, 2015 5:57:04 PM
Lanliss moves to G 10 hoping to flank the creature soon enough and help in the fight
Swim 11 Stealth 29
Ooc : at which coordinates does Lanliss considered to flank the Turtle dragon ?
DM James The rules state "When in doubt about whether two characters flank an opponent in the middle, trace an imaginary line between the two attackers' centers. If the line passes through opposite borders of the opponent's space (including corners of those borders), then the opponent is flanked." G/10 flanks with B/11-B/15. G/11 will flank with anyone in B/10-B/14
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+11=31 ; d20+17=24 ; d8+22=29 ; d20+20=33 ; d8+22=25 ; Saturday August 29th, 2015 9:42:30 PM
Brom takes the hits from the monster. His adrenaline blocks out some of the pain and the barbarian fights through the rest. "That's yur best? Bah! I thought this was gonna be a challenge."
Brom senses heighten as he taps into his rage. He then sends his spear at the creature. With a surge of energy, he sends the spear again at the beast.
Hero Point use.
Attack (PA, Rage, Bless): AC 24, damage 29; AC 33 (SA), damage 25
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] [Bless] d20+8=21 ; 5d8+1=21 ; Saturday August 29th, 2015 11:38:32 PM
Evaris doesn't have much in the way of offensive spells, but he's got one he can use, even underwater. He casts a Searing Light and sends a beam of concentrated light at the dragon turtle. Or turtle dragon, whichever one it is.
[Hit touch AC 21 for 21 damage.]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 94/124 (114/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Sunday August 30th, 2015 9:14:44 PM
Current AC is 25
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp42/46 spectral hand d100=54 ; d100=79 ; d4=4 ; Sunday August 30th, 2015 10:47:34 PM
Emrys tries cast his magics again, except he decides to cast two different spells this time with his metamagic rod. Fortunately, the leylines seem to be cooperating with him this time. Upon uttering the words of power, Emrys' skin goes slightly pale and a ghostly, yet elegant hand appears next to Brom. With a flourish, the hand gives Brom the slightest of touches. Suddenly Brom's skin takes on a more stone-like appearance.
(Leyline checks: 54 and 79. Casting Spectral Hand, Emrys takes 4 points of damage. 2nd spell is Stoneskin and its cast upon Brom. Brom now has DR10/adamantine until 80 damage is absorbed or 80 minutes pass, whichever comes first.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+10=29 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+1=4 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 8:40:13 AM
Edson unleashes two more arrows, one connecting and one missing.
Hit ac 29, 4 dmg
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 77/77 d20+14=20 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+1=2 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 9:31:24 PM
Keeping up her attack from above .... Peza slashes ..... her longsword rippling through the water ....
1st attack d20+14=20 missed ugh !! 2nd swing d20+8=24 hopefully thats a hit , damage d8+1=2 [+2 for str, forgot to add] total damage 4
her backswing feels so much soother to her ... "maybe i should lead with that next " muses the ranger to herself
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Monday August 31st, 2015 9:34:42 PM
I hate to post a placeholder, but I'm running out of Monday.
CoDM James Monday August 31st, 2015 9:57:34 PM
ooc: Working on your post. I just updated to windows 10 and am having some compatibility issues (I might not have a new map until tomorrow, I am getting some type of Java error).
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 94/124 (114/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday August 31st, 2015 10:49:43 PM
checking in.
CoDM James 12d6=51 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 11:04:28 PM
Lanliss moves to G 10 hoping to flank the creature soon enough and help in the fight
Brom takes the hits from the monster ad retaliates. His first attack misses, but the second cuts deep. Current AC 26
Evaris doesn't have much in the way of offensive spells, but he's got one he can use and sends a beam of concentrated light at the dragon turtle.
Emrys tries cast his magics again, except he decides to cast two different spells, and a ghostly, yet elegant hand appears next to Brom. With a flourish, the hand gives Brom the slightest of touches. Suddenly Brom's skin takes on a more stone-like appearance.
Edson unleashes two more arrows, one connecting and one missing.
Peza - Keeping up her attack from above … slashes ..... her longsword rippling through the water, neither strike penetrating the creature’s defenses. – – – – – – – – – – –
The dragon flails as it is assaulted by the group, its high pitched cries causing the surrounding water to vibrate almost to the point that you can feel its pain. Purple green welts raise where Evaris searing beam connected and the turtle's eyes begin to turn a burning gold. It opens its mouth wide and sends forth its own torrent of steaming fury, its breath causing the water around you to boil and bubble.
Everyone except Lanliss finds themselves be a bubbling, boiling cloud of steam and water, yet pocket of cooler water allow for some relief from the pain.
(Everyone except Lanliss take 51 Fire dmg, Reflex DC 20 half)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp17/46 spectral hand d20+7=26 ; d100=19 ; d100=100 ; d20+7=14 ; Monday August 31st, 2015 11:43:31 PM
(Emrys is casting two spells with his quicken metamagic rod)
(Reflex save: 26 vs the breath attack. Half Damage.)
Emrys gracefully rolls backward with the rush of steam and heated water. The pain is unbearable. If it weren't for an undercurrent of cool water, it could have been much worse. Emrys looks to see the condition of his friends. He then turns his gaze back at the turtle dragon as his anger begins to grow into fury ... and then the gloves come off.
The scent of Woldsblood fills the water as it bleeds from his now bright red eyes. Leylines are in perfect alignment. Emrys at this point is lost in the bloodlust as his dark words of necromancy echo across the deep. The spectral hand streaks through the water at the dragon turtle to deliver its curse! Before the beast knows what's happening, the curse already begins to wreak havoc on his mind.
(Leyline Check: 19, hero point reroll, 100!!!!!! Perfect 100!!! Free Cast. You got allow something special for this, its like a critical hit, but much rarer. Casting Bestow Curse on the Dragon Turtle. Range Touch Attack, Hit AC: 14. Will Save DC: 19 vs. Curse: Befuddlement - Each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 69/124 (89/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+7=26 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=16 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 11:28:55 AM
The dragon turtle fills the area with boiling hot water and Brom manages to avoid taking the brunt of the blast, reflex save DC 26.
"Zat all ya got! Gonna take more than that ta finish me. Come on, I wanna have more fun."
Brom continues his attack with the longspear on the beast. This time, however, his spear was unable to penetrate the thick hide of the beast.
Evaris [AC20; HP 23/74] [Bless] d20+6=16 ; d20-2=8 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 2:11:18 PM
Evaris dodges with the nimbleness of a cleric, which means he catches the full brunt of the blast of steam.
He attempts to swim further away, but flounders and gets nowhere.
He casts a Resist Energy (fire) on himself in case the turtle does that again.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+13=33 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+1=3 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 2:19:09 PM
Edson easily avoids any of the steam and takes no damage. (Evasion)
Again one arrow finds its mark. (3 dmg) While the other is wasted, floating away.
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=10 ; d20+18=20 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 6:00:35 PM
Lanliss tries to be stealthy while trying also to swim along side the dragon turtle/turtle dragon to g15. Thinking for himself, just a little bit more swimming and I can finally help.
Swim 10 Stealthy 20 (ed:DMJCC)
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 26/77 d20+12=16 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+8=28 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 8:59:46 PM
As the turtle opens its mouth wide ... Peza tries and dodge whatever is coming .... but as she isn't a creature of water her efforts fail ....[ reflex save d20+12=16 ack!! hero pt used d20=12=14 double ack]
"AAAAhhhhhh that hurts " growls the raven haired girl , the pain etched on her face
Her sword play hasnt helped the group .... her backswing again grazes the beasts shell
CoDM James d100=31 ; d20+9=23 ; d4=2 ; d20+18=26 ; 3d6+8=19 ; d20+18=35 ; 2d6+8=15 ; d20+18=26 ; 2d6+8=14 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 10:46:13 PM
Emrys' dark words of necromancy echo across the deep. The spectral hand streaks through the water at the dragon turtle to deliver its curse! Before the beast knows what's happening, the curse already begins to wreak havoc on his mind.
Brom continues his attack with the longspear on the beast. This time, however, his spear was unable to penetrate the thick hide of the beast.
Evaris attempts to swim further away, but flounders and gets nowhere. He casts a Resist Energy (fire) on himself in case the turtle does that again.
Edson again one arrow finds its mark. (3 dmg) While the other is wasted, floating away.
Lanliss tries to be stealthy while trying also to swim along side the dragon turtle/turtle dragon to g15.
Peza growls as she burns, the pain etched on her face. Her sword play hasnt helped the group .... her backswing again grazes the beasts shell
– – – – – – – – – – –
As the water around you cools many of you prepare in case of another attack, but only Lanliss spreads out from the group further. Emrys watches as his spell connects and the dragon manages to fight off the effects. Yet something strange happens. Where the spell connected a chunk of dragon's horn breaks off and flies towards him, catching itself on his spell component pouch.
The armored turtle once again opens its gaping maw, seemingly unphased by the most recent attacks. In a flash its jaws thrust forward and clamp down around Brom, its razor sharp teeth tearing through the barbarian's armor. Tight in its grip the warrior feels the spiked find pounding on his head. Yet somehow, the damage is not quite as bad as expected. (The Turtle Strikes Brom 3 times for 9, 5, and 4dmg after stone skin absorbs an additional 30)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp17/46 spectral hand d100=1 ; d20-2=10 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2015 11:52:09 PM
(My original post was lost due to some kind of connection error. The post was epic and I spent a great deal of effort and time in writing it. It's so upsetting, I can't bring myself to do it again. So here is a brief description. My failure coincides with Emrys' most epic failure.
Emrys take the piece of horn. He tries to cast a spell using it as a focus. He rolls a leyline check and gets a d100=1, the spell simply doesn't happen or his flesh melts from his bones ... who knows. The event fills Emrys with such radical disillusionment, he simply tries to back away from the combat as far as he can with a Swim check of 10.
The original post was awesome and I share in Emrys' pain. Im going to bed.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 69/124 (89/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+19=20 ; d20+15=18 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 9:59:40 AM
Brom takes the hits from the dragon turtle. The damage is less than it would have been with out the protection spell. Brom takes his turn and attacks the dragon with no success.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 51/124 (71/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 8:33:48 PM
adjusting HP on header.
CoDM James Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 9:33:54 PM
ooc: Checking in
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 9:42:25 PM
Edson is annoyed with his weapons so he decides to improve himself. He swims up and over the turtle arriving at B12. (Full.round move )
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 26/77 d20+14=16 ; d20+8=28 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 10:06:38 PM
Swimming a few feet to the turtles side [move to C-10][5'ft move] .... Peza again assaults the turtle from above .... but alas the hardshell of the beast is too much for her blade
d20+14=16 ack another miss , d20+8=28 LOL [another near miss by the backhand ]
"Brom !!! " yells the raven haired girl ... as her friend is crunched in the turtles giant maw
Evaris [AC20; HP 23/74] [Bless] d20-2=4 ; d20-2=11 ; d8=7 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 10:19:51 PM
Evaris thrashes around some more, this time trying to get close enough to Brom to help him. He is still hampered, though, by a complete inability to swim. He tries again, and this time manages to dog-paddle a little closer to the barbarian.
Making a heroic effort, he casts Cure Critical Wounds. Brom heals 24.
[Move action to try to swim. Second move action to succeed at swimming. Spend a Hero Point to cast the spell.]
CoDM James Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 10:43:28 PM
Peza, you rolled a natural 20. You second attack hit.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp17/46 spectral hand d100=87 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 11:20:33 PM
(leyline: 87)
"Wha? There you are ..." he mutters. The blood has alway been a fickle mistress. "Maybe we should try that again."
(Running out of Wednesday ... placeholder.)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=30 ; d6+1=5 ; 4d6=10 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 2:44:41 AM
Lanliss swims to 15D and begins to attack.
Attack 32 (added 2 because of flanking) Damage 5 Sneak Attack Damage 10 Swim 24
CoDM James d8+3=7 ; d20+18=31 ; 3d6+8=23 ; d20+18=29 ; 2d6+8=13 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+18=22 ; 2d6+8=19 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 10:20:49 AM
Emrys take the piece of horn. He tries to cast a spell using it as a focus, but the spell simply doesn't happen and he backs away from the combat.
Brom takes his turn and attacks the dragon with no success.
Edson is annoyed with his weapons so he decides to improve himself. He swims up and over the turtle.
Peza swima a few feet to the turtle's side and again assaults the turtle from above, the second strike. (The second roll was a natural 20 and hit, I rolled 7dmg for you)
Evaris thrashes around some more and this time manages to dog-paddle a little closer to the barbarian before casting Cure Critical Wounds.
Lanliss swims North and begins to attack, finding a soft spot between the turtle's shell and its flesh.
– – – – – – – – – – –
Emrys' finds his spell fails, but holds onto the horn realizing it might be useful once he learns the art of tinkering (lvl 7 witch ability). The turtles eyes begin to change color again, but as up comers from the float begin to spread out, the monstrous thing appears to change its mind and chomps down on Brom once again followed by another fin to the head. However, as he braces for the third blow it never come. Perhaps it noticed Brom's flesh had hardened or perhaps it wants to share the pain with all all who inflicted it on him, but for his third attack he turns and strikes Laliss. (Brom takes 10dmg with an additional 20 absorbed by his protective spells) (Lanliss takes 19dmg)
LanlissHP 63/63 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=32 ; d20+7=24 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=4 ; d20=3 ; 4d6=11 ; d6=3 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 3:35:40 PM
Lanliss continues to attack the monster Saying rather too loudly, Is that all you have got little turtle ?
Hit 1: 34 (32+2flank) Hit 2: 26 (24+2flank) (I did a mistake and forgot to roll the damage with the fineese So I added a 4 to the dmg) Dmg 1: 8 Dmg 2: 8
Sneak Attack Damage is 11 if I am at level 8 Or Damage is 14 if I am level 9 or 10
Rolled another 20 to confirm critical but it's not)
Note to self : to change on the morning the hp -19 And probably the level too. P.s Sorry for the mess James
DM James I believe you are lvl 10
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 51/124 (71/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+11=23 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+13=15 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 3:55:48 PM
"I'm fine." He says back to Peza. "We're just gettin' ta know each other." He continues with a smile on his face.
"Yur fight's with me beast." He shouts to the dragon turtle as his spear strikes true.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 65/124 (85/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday September 3rd, 2015 3:56:43 PM
adjusting header. (i keep forgetting.)
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 26/77 d20+14=27 ; d20+8=25 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 8:34:32 PM
A laugh escapes her lips .... " heh ... i know Brom , but its still scary looking "
Peza Swims a little to the side moves to C-10 and keeps slashing at teh beast ... she's feels better to have finally done some damage ... but its a fleeting feeling as her jeweled blade batters the turtles shell to little effect ...
ooc: thanks James , i just looked that i didnt hit the AC , thanks for the help
DM James You still do not have a character sheet linked. What is your BAB? Did you add +2 for flanking with Lanliss?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+14=15 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+1=2 ; 5d6=16 ; 5d6=11 ; d4=1 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 9:26:07 PM
Now flanking on the otherside, Edson goes full attack on the turtle. To his chagrin he misses on all attacks.
Miss ac 15. I dont know if these hit. Hit ac 28, 18 dmg, +4 bleed Hitbac 27, 12.dmg, +4 bleed
CoDM James Thursday September 3rd, 2015 9:44:29 PM
ooc: Edson and Peza, did you add +2 for flanking? That would be the difference between a hit and a miss.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp17/46 spectral hand, inspire courage1 d20-2=7 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 11:35:28 PM
(Swim check: 7, to move back some more.)
Emrys continues to paddle backwards as he uses his metamagic rod to once again cast a quickened spell. This time he doesn't rely on the leylines for this power. It starts like a song and then grows a whole lot louder. A burst of glittery dust engulfs the dragon turtle. The spell immediately bedazzles the dragon in a sparkling and twinkling light.
(Casting Glitterdust on the turtle dragon. 10ft radius burst, centered on D13, according to the map that should leave the others, other than the dragon, outside the spell area. Emrys takes special care not to blind his friends. Will Save DC: 20 vs. Blindness. Lasts 6 rounds.)
Emrys then begins a performance of spoken word. He tells a tale of a dragon turtle named Scourge and how he was defeated in Dragon Bay.
(Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1. Everyone receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.)
Evaris [AC20; HP 23/74] [Bless] d20-2=8 ; d20-2=8 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2015 11:37:02 PM
Evaris draws his hammer and tries to swim a little closer. He fails. [Last round, however, I meant to say he moved to C-8. Sorry about that.]
CoDM James d20+9=24 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=30 ; 2d6+8=12 ; Friday September 4th, 2015 10:24:47 AM
Lanliss continues to attack the monster saying rather too loudly, Is that all you have got little turtle? Hits it twice
Brom calls out, "Yur fight's with me beast." as his spear strikes true.
Peza swims a little to the side and keeps slashing at teh beast ... she's feels better to have finally done some damage ... but its a fleeting feeling as her jeweled blade batters the turtles shell to little effect ...
Edson - Now flanking on the otherside, Edson goes full attack on the turtle.
Emrys continues to paddle backwards as he uses his metamagic rod to once again cast a quickened spell. A burst of glittery dust engulfs the dragon turtle. The spell immediately bedazzles the dragon in a sparkling and twinkling light, but it seems to fight off the effects. Emrys then begins a performance of spoken word. He tells a tale of a dragon turtle named Scourge and how he was defeated in Dragon Bay. (Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1. Everyone receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.)
Evaris draws his hammer and tries to swim a little closer, but fails. – – – – – – – – – – –
The creature begins thrashing about more wildly as it begins to be pierced from all directions. Blinding light fills its eyes, but it manages to see through the shimmering veil to locate his attackers (will save made). Despite Brom's luring shouts and ferocious attack the beast appears to be losing interest in the small man and ignores him as the others whose swords bounce off his thick scales. Instead it turns its attention to Lanliss' taunt. Is that all you have got little turtle? As the rogue's blades are drawn from its flesh it turns its full attention on the one who caused it so much pain.
As it whips its head around Lanliss is easily able to dodge its sharp teeth as well as the first swing of its arm, but the last strike connects fully. Pain shoots through the half-elf, yet somehow he is able to keep fighting.
– – – – – – – – – – – ooc: Everyone, please make sure your headers and HP are updated and that you include a your flanking bonuses if you are flanking.
Emrys, in the future spells with a radius typically target an intersection between squares.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 65/124 (85/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+11=18 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+14=21 ; d8+27=33 ; Friday September 4th, 2015 2:02:36 PM
"Lanliss ya idiot." says the barbarian. Gotta get this things attention.
Brom continues his onslaught of the creature. This time he connects once with the beast shouting "Ya better keep yur eyes on me lizard cause I'm the one's gonna kill ya."
All this shouting is based on the pearls allowing perfect communication under water. If not then the dragon turtle hears Brom shout "Blub glub blublub blublub glub blub blublub"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+14=18 ; d20+29=42 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+1=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Saturday September 5th, 2015 4:50:24 PM
Ooc: Yep, I included the +2
Edson goes full attack again, this time connecting omce (Crit Not confirmed).
Miss Ac 18 Hit ac 29, 28 dmg +4 bleed Miss ac 25
Evaris [AC20; HP 23/74] [Bless] d20-2=1 ; d20-2=0 ; Saturday September 5th, 2015 9:26:43 PM
Evaris tries again to swim, to no avail.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+15=20 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=29 ; 5d6=15 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=6 ; Sunday September 6th, 2015 4:20:07 PM
You can do it Lanliss says to himself, feeling a little bit more wary as the result of the wounds caused but upon hearing the beautiful tale that Emrys performs he continues to attack
Added +2 flank to hit rolls and +1 because of emrys And also added +1 to weapon damage
Note to Dm forgot to update th hp in the headline......sorry......In the end I have a total of 80 hp so I don't think a turtle dragon will be a big trouble.
CoDM James Monday September 7th, 2015 10:48:50 PM
Brom continues his onslaught of the creature. This time he connects once with the beast shouting "Ya better keep yur eyes on me lizard cause I'm the one's gonna kill ya."
Edson goes full attack again, this time connecting once
Evaris tries again to swim, to no avail.
Lanliss continues to attack
– – – – – – – – – – –
As Edson and Brom continue to bleed the mighty sea creature the rest of the Float Migrants flank and provide support. The numerous attacks making it impossible for the mighty dragon to keep an eye on all the blades. The water around you begins to turn a briny purple as the crimson life force of the turtle mixes with the blue of the water. With a final gasp The Dragon begins to sink deeper and deeper into the water as it falls free of Brom and Edson's buried blades.
As you watch it slowly sink down into the chasm you can just make out the glint of gold beside its corpse. As your eyes adjust you can make out a cave large enough for the turtle to lay down in, and in the back is 7500 worth of gold silver and copper, a +2 Shadowed Mithril chain shirt , Ring of feather falling , Bag of Holding size 2 , Feather token”turtle” (fate item roll to learn more), a ring inset with a large blue topaz (fate item roll to learn more), +2 greatsword , +1 kama , +3 chain of frost, 3 uses mud of appearance (like dust only currently wet).
Ooc: Each player receives 2,700xp for defeating the Turtle Dragon, avoiding battle with the Great Anemone and being diplomatic with the nereids.
Evaris [AC20; HP 38/74] d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 11:01:26 PM
"Gather 'round, everyone, and let's heal those wounds," Evaris says.
He channels positive energy and everyone heals 15 damage.
"How are we feeling?" he asks.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp32/46 spectral hand d100=81 ; d20+25=35 ; d20+25=42 ; Monday September 7th, 2015 11:50:01 PM
"Pity that he wouldn't surrender. Who knows what information he would have given as payment for his life. A testament of one consumed by pride ... a nasty little trait of their bloodline."
After receiving the wave of positive energy, Emrys is most appreciative. "You have my upmost gratitude, dear Evaris."
The topaz ring and the feather token catches his eye. "These are most unusual, lets see what they are shall we."
(Leyline: 81, free cast. Casting Identify. Spellcraft checks: 35 and 42, to identify the items.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday September 8th, 2015 12:11:32 AM
" Brom, I don't know about you but that looks like a lot of turtle soup."
Turning his attention to the treasure horde, he awaits to see what the two items are that Emrys is checking out.
" if no one wants the mithril shirt, I'd be willing to.take it. Its an upgrade over my mithral shirt. Still want to see what that ring and token are about though. "
Turtle Soup? Tuesday September 8th, 2015 12:28:18 PM
The cavern is not small, that's a fact due to the size of the Dragon turtle. With the corpse a distance off and deeper into the trench. It might be awkward but maybe taking a rest here would be same enough. Some of the group can swim, the others are just plain terrible at it. Emrys takes some time and examines both the ring and the turtle. He come to the conclusion about both.... The ring looks similar to a ring of waterwalking, The turtle figurine, seems to become a conveyance, like a swan boat, only larger.
Perception check DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { scavengers are starting to move to the corpse of the dragon turtle having been dead for a hour by now.}
OOC: Sorry for the short post, hoping to post by 1pm tomorrow my time.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 80/124 (100/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=31 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 2:46:18 PM
"Mmm...turtle soup..." He says with a little drool coming from the corner of his mouth.
"Thanks for the curin'" He says to Evaris.
"I'd take the sword but this one," he says holding his own sword, "is better. So, you guys decide what to do with the stuff."
Perception DC 31
ooc: What is a fate item roll?
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+9=25 ; d20+16=35 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 7:11:57 PM
Thanks Evaris, Lanliss says, as his wounds begin to "mend" and shrink into a much more tiny wounds. Lanliss swims around looking for anything hidden, seemingly disintersted with the loot/spoils of the dragon turtle. Although he does take a glance or a two at the coins.
Swim 25 Perception 35
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:45:39 PM
Seeing that there are still wounded, Evaris keeps going.
Everybody heals 39 more.
"Is anybody still hurt?" he asks.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday September 8th, 2015 10:54:36 PM
"Thanks for the healing" Edson says to Evaris. " Anyone see anything they want?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand d20+17=34 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2015 11:32:41 PM
(Perception: 34)
Emrys explains the function of each item and then suggests, "It may be prudent to go and examine the body before scavengers make a meal of it. We could possibly ask the corpse some questions ... learn interesting morsels of information and such."
Now completely healed, Emrys thanks Evaris once again.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 12:52:39 PM
"Nope, I'm good, thanks." He says to Evaris.
"I'll chase the scavengers away if ya wanna take a closer look at the carcass." With that Brom swims to the carcass of the dragon turtle and starts to drive away the scavengers.
Perception DC 25
Turtle Soup? Wednesday September 9th, 2015 1:10:47 PM
The salvaged items from the Dragon Turtles horde is discussed, but it has yet to be decided who carries what, other than the armor. Evaris does some healing while Lanliss looks over the coins. Emrys, describes the mystery items to everyone. As well as mentioning a better investigation of the dragon turtles corpse.
One thing Emrys suddenly recalls, *Whomever picks up a Fate item, is linked to it until either he or she dies or the item is destroyed.* With that revelation, it becomes obvious that some decisions need to be made right away, while the rest can be freely carried by anyone. It is now obvious that the blood in the water is calling the predators to the trench into which the corpse fell when it died. The through search of the cavern in which the turtle laired shows that there is a pocket of air at the roof, but there is no other exits from the place.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=26 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2015 3:53:26 PM
Lanliss tries to look for an escape route, finally healed completely and feeling good and losing interest in the coins asking rather bored, how are going to get this treasure anyway.
Anyone can confirm my idea of blasting the roof with magic as a good plan for an escape route. Lanliss says rather humorously.
Perception 26
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 77/77 Wednesday September 9th, 2015 9:18:43 PM
ooc: sorry for the missed posts . works been crazy , i'm on call fro all the emergency's , been swamped
A feeling of peace comes to Peza as the turtle falls ... all her friends have survived the giant beast ...
With a nod at Evaris ,, " thanks ... that certainly feels better ...."
Joining the others in searching the cave .... " that will good on you " remarks the raven haired girl to Edson
Laughing at Lanliss " whoa ... blowing the roof .... not sure that is a good idea ... but i'm sure the predators are after easy meals like the dead turtle .... we should be ok as long as we stay together "
"The treasure we can collect for now and choose later "
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand Wednesday September 9th, 2015 11:18:02 PM
Not understanding the urgency, Emrys says, "why not exit through the enormous entrance from which we gained entry? See, there it is ... it's big enough for a dragon turtle."
(Ooc: I guess I need to go back and read what has happened so far. Since getting back from my vacation a month ago, all I know what's happened is that we got in the water and swam a bit, then fought a dragon turtle. Have we learned anything yet about what happened to the missing turtles or who is responsible?)
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] Wednesday September 9th, 2015 11:19:08 PM
Evaris smiles. "Well, we'll need to decide the Fate items right away," he says. "I kind of like the idea of the turtle token, but I won't insist on it. We should make a decision quickly, though."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand Wednesday September 9th, 2015 11:26:36 PM
(Ooc: yes, looks like I missed all the in between stuff. I don't recall anything about avoiding a combat or having a diplomatic encounter with sea creatures.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday September 10th, 2015 1:01:45 AM
"If no one objects, take the token Evaris. I hear no objections, so Ill take the armor. I have my lesser one to give back or sell. Of course take the cost from my share."
Turtle Soup? Thursday September 10th, 2015 2:37:11 PM
Lanliss considers trying to blast a hole in the roof to find a way out. Peza mentions that that action might not be smart. Emrys says that the cavern mouth is an easier exit. Evaris states that the Fate items need to be decided on right now, the rest can be worried about at a later time. Edson says Evaris should take the turtle token, and wants to take the armor for now and will pay the difference when it come to dividing the loot later on.
_____________________________________________ With everyone's consent Evaris picks up the Turtle token, as he does so, he can feel the item attach it's fate to his. It's not a physical thing and it's not really a mental thing. It's like an addition of an extra light to make a more defined shadow. There is still the ring to be decided on laying adjacent to the pile of treasure. With everyone looking around, Lanliss realizes that the group is close to 100 feet below the surface and the cavern's top is only about 30 feet high. That makes the thickness of the cavern roof 25 or 30 feet, because he thinks the water looked like is was about 30 feet deep as they were swimming down to the opening. (water 30ish feet, rock 25-30 feet, cavern 30 feet, the cavern mouth is 15' high, 40' wide.) The feeding frenzy is going full tile, but since no one is bleeding, none of the eaters is even interested in the group. Lanliss is the only one of the group who is not fully healed, and it's been a busy day. The meeting at the Palace, the village of Neriads, avoiding that feeding slug and the recent battle with the Dragon Turtle. While breathing underwater, eating could be difficult, although there is the air pocket at the caverns top.....
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=28 ; Thursday September 10th, 2015 7:19:46 PM
"I'll take the ring if no one wants it. Water walking could be useful living on a lake." He says. "Maybe it'll help me visit those smokin' hot underwater babes again."
Perception DC 28
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 77/77 Thursday September 10th, 2015 8:43:21 PM
With a giggle at Brom " your in love .... haha i'm sure you will find a way to see them "
"Now we just have to wait till all the predators get their fill of turtle ... then we can sneak away ... and find the other turtles "
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] Friday September 11th, 2015 12:43:57 AM
[OOC: I belive Lanliss is healed; he just hasn't updated his header. Brom is still down a few points, but I'm okay with it if he is. :) ]
Evaris tucks the feather token into his belt pouch. "How much longer will these pearls last?" he asks.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand Friday September 11th, 2015 1:58:31 AM
Emrys chuckles at Brom's statement. "I seriously doubt that ring will help you mingle with our underwater friends. Once you put on that ring, you'll be repelled from the water. The opposite of what you desire."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday September 11th, 2015 6:33:25 PM
"So.. no sign of turtles other then the one who picked the wrong group go mess with" Edson says with a smile. " Shall we complete our mission? I think Brom has some women friends to find."
Turtle Soup? Friday September 11th, 2015 8:20:06 PM
Brom feels the same effect as he picks up the ring that Evaris felt. Peza laughs at Brom and suggests waiting until the feeders have finished eating. Evaris asks about the pearls let the group breath underwater and how long they will work. Emrys mentions that the ring will take him away from the bottom of the lake. Edson is ready to continue onward and try to find the missing turtles....
After a while most of the feeders seem to have had their of turtle and leave the area. It has now grown so dark down here at the bottom, you can't see more than a few feet, even with a light source. Knowledge Nature DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: {It has become night above the surface, you've been at the bottom of the lake for quite a few hours.} Int Roll DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The pearls have enough magic in them to last about a week. Was what was said about the Water breathing pearls.} With it being as dark as it is, you'd have to almost stumble over any trail the turtles left behind before you'd see it. And since you are in a cavern where a turtle was living, most any trails you discovered here would probably have been made by that turtle.....
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+2=10 ; Saturday September 12th, 2015 6:22:36 AM
Ooc: anyone has an idea about what we should do now ?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=14 ; d20=11 ; d20+10=22 ; Sunday September 13th, 2015 1:52:22 PM
Without a clue on where to start now, Brom makes a suggestion. "We can check the water more, but if someone is stealing the turtles there maybe tracks on land or a loading place." He says. "We can't find anything here right now so, let's check the shore for our next step. That way if we find nothing, we know the turtles are still in the lake."
KS (nature) DC 14, Int check DC 11, Survival DC 22
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Sunday September 13th, 2015 11:16:29 PM
" Brom has a good idea, not to mention it is too dark to find anything down here right now. Lets head up and get out of here."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand d20+14=31 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+8=14 ; Sunday September 13th, 2015 11:44:44 PM
(Knowledge Nature: 31. Int check: 18 .... An INT check DC of 20, seriously!! That's a gargantuan DC to remember something that we were all verbally told earlier the same day!! That's more like a DC of 5 or 6 tops!)
(Knowledge Geography: 14. Recall information about the area, mainly the surrounding Crying Wood. I don't know what is considered common knowledge, but I'd think almost everyone would know about the situation with the Crying Wood.)
"I think land is the last place they would be taking the turtles. I recall a few stories about the woods that surround this lake ... and it would be quite unwise for man or beast! No, the best thing to do is to slumber here for the night, regain our strength and continue our search in the morning."
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] d20=12 ; Monday September 14th, 2015 12:59:24 PM
"Well, if it's safe, the first step is to leave the cavern," Evaris says. "Does anyone know why it's so dark all of a sudden?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand Monday September 14th, 2015 2:03:48 PM
"Yes ... it's simply night. The day has run its course. As I said, there is no reason to continue until morning."
How to Camp at the Bottom of the Lake Monday September 14th, 2015 4:10:56 PM
OOC: You are right, I had a brainfart when I set the DC, should have been a 8, completely average with the day you've had.
IC:
Emrys brings it to everyone attention, that it is night time above the water. With it dark up above it's now pitch black here at the bottom of the lake. And also mentions that they should wait until morning after the rest discuss going to the surface and searching. Emrys also says that the pearls should last the week, that's what they were told earlier. It was also brought up about turtle thieves and where they might find them, above the water or below the surface of the lake. ________________________________________________________________________
With it being night time, the group needs to find a camp site. Going back to the city would mean traveling a distance, even without having to search for and follow a trail. Not to mention finding their way back to this general area in the day light, so they can search for the turtle trail they were following before they crossed over on to the Dragon Turtle's trail. They could head to the surface and see if there is any land close by, to go set up a camp. Also an option would be here in the lair of the dragon turtle. The top 5 or 6 feet of the turtle's cavern has an air pocket, but they'd need something to sleep on to be dry, and make it easier to eat. Time for a decision......
(Tomorrow's Post will be about 2:30pm... (1.5 hours earlier than today))
Peza - bless AC 19 / HP 77/77 Monday September 14th, 2015 8:58:26 PM
"I agree with Emrys .... too late to do anything else ... we can stay here for the night and headout early in the morning .... its way too dark to venture forth ... we don't know what kind of predators lurk in the darkness , something i don't think we can deal with ... too easy to get seperated "
"As for how will they thieves escape with the turtles ... Brom is right if they leave by the surface they will leave tracks ... so the other option is an underwater route .... tunnel or cave system .... but how do we learn or find out about those ?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday September 15th, 2015 12:08:49 PM
"Alright, let's find a place ta camp. Don't think I wanna stay underwater. So, we head ta shore or back to the Float." He says.
"Can any of you talk to the fishes? That might get us back on the right track."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday September 15th, 2015 12:11:20 PM
"Going to be a rough sleep, but it's better then some wet, dirty alleyway."
How to Camp at the Bottom of the Lake Tuesday September 15th, 2015 3:09:54 PM
Peza agrees that staying here might be best, but still wonders about finding the thieves. Brom wants to find a camp somewhere. Edson says most anything is better than a wet dirty alley.
As the group gets ready to leave the cavern, someone mentions the Turtle Boat and that it's large. With the pearls and the turtle boat, it'd be possible to camp in the air pocket above the cavern, but it is still a decision that needs to be made by Evaris as it's his token.
If it's decided to look for land, when you surface outside the cavern, at the top of the lake, it's a crystal clear night, and there is no land in any sight in any direction. You think you are about half way between the edge of the lake towards the forest and Float City.
Knowledge Local DC 16, Knowledge Nature DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are very few Islands in the lake and they are near the ends of the lake (east and west ends)}
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=19 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2015 5:20:10 PM
If I am not mistaken there are a few Islands in the lake and they are near the ends of it...sort of. Lanliss says, a little bit unsure about what they should do.
Knowledge Local 19
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] Tuesday September 15th, 2015 5:54:16 PM
Evaris will gladly use his Turtle Boat token if that's what the group decides to do.
How to Camp at the Bottom of the Lake Wednesday September 16th, 2015 3:47:08 PM
The turtle boat is enlarged and the boat is truly shaped like one of Float City's turtles, it even has a platform on it's back which is where passengers are to ride. The group sets up a small camp site on the boat and it's decided a cold camp would be best, a boat plus fire might be bad. A easy watch is set, mostly to be sure that nothing comes up from below. It seems, even with the Dragon Turtle dead, the other predators in the area are loath to come near the cavern, apparently he'd eaten a large number of them. And the the old adage, "a burnt hand teaches best" hold true for the lake dwellers in the area as well, "Come to close, get eaten." Eventually time passes and during the final watch, the person on watch notices light starting to glow up from below. Not like a torch, more like a huge swelling of light, but only from one side of the boat. About 10 hours has passed from when you expanded the boat. It must be breakfast time.
Evaris [AC20; HP 74/74] Wednesday September 16th, 2015 10:45:40 PM
As a new day dawns, Evaris takes the opportunity to change his spell selection. He peers at the growing light. "Sunrise?" he hazards. "Or should we be worried?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand Wednesday September 16th, 2015 11:33:19 PM
(ooc: sorry for missing a post or two. been really busy and bring work home to complete at night. Winter is coming!)
Along with the cleric, Emrys also takes a moment, before the peace is broken by any one of Brom's many morning eructations, to concentrate and meditate to receive his full compliment of spells. He tries his best to accommodate everyone's breakfast wishes. Even to go so far as using magic to flavor and warm their food.
(Prestidigitation)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday September 17th, 2015 12:17:38 PM
Spending a night at the bottom of the lake was a new experience for the young man as was the turtle ship. Even still, Brom had no problem sleeping through the night.
"Alright, now what?" He says while eating some of the rations he keeps. "So, can ya speak to any of the critters down here?"
How to Camp at the Bottom of the Lake Thursday September 17th, 2015 5:30:48 PM
With food served, the question is asked if anyone can ask any of the denizens of the deep water if they know anything.
When everyone is ready, the boat is reduced back to it's token size and swimming is begun again. Once outside the turtle's cavern, it is much brighter, not like a clear day, more like dusk. The battle site unfolds below the group as they swim around. The ledge where the turtle's corpse dropped over is not too far off and the skid mark shows exactly where it hit the lake's floor and then skidded off to deeper water. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are lot of critter tracks from the scavengers} Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Some of the scavenger tracks lead down but not back up from the area of corpse} Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { There a couple of the bigger scavengers hiding near the lip of the ledge, they seem to be hunting the smaller ones. Maybe they are smarter than just "Feed Me" thoughts.}
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=34 ; Thursday September 17th, 2015 7:58:15 PM
Lanliss stretches his body while waking. Luckly noticing some scavanger tracks, He says there are tracks over here. Looking a little bit more at the direction of the tracks and the area, Lanliss says: There are Scavangers hiding near the lip of the edge, they do seem to me much more smarter than the small ones.
Perception 34 (ED JCC)
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 spectral hand d20+17=31 ; Thursday September 17th, 2015 11:57:41 PM
(Perception: 31)
Emrys says, "Yes, I see them too. It's obvious some feeders became a meal themselves. Many entered, not all had a chance to leave."
"Bewitched poor fishes' wandering eyes. For you need no such deceit, yourselves are your own bait." With a smile, the all-knowing Emrys warns, "Take heed, there's much wisdom in that old proverb."
Evaris d20+5=8 ; Friday September 18th, 2015 12:46:46 AM
Evaris peers into the dim water, but can see nothing. "Scavengers?" he says. "Can we go around somehow? Avoid them?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=29 ; Friday September 18th, 2015 10:57:09 AM
Edson goes to point to the scavengers on the bottom, but holds his hand as the others begin mentioning them.
"Anyone have a spell to talk to them, might have seen our turtles pass by?"
How to Camp at the Bottom of the Lake Friday September 18th, 2015 3:50:54 PM
The stalking predators are spotted, but no one seems to be able to speak to them and are thusly avoided. Swimming in ever larger circles around the dragon turtles cavern it takes a couple hours, but eventually another larger trail of partly crushed seaweed and crushed corals is located. It leads off, continuing in a northerly general direction. Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { Along with the semi familiar turtle scuffings, there are occasional humanoid sized and shaped foot prints, like pushing hard against something.}
(I will be posting early Monday, I have a Pathfinder Society game and painting class in the afternoon)
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; Saturday September 19th, 2015 5:07:39 PM
Lanliss tries to look around the trail where the crushed Corals are located, but he doesn't find anything interesting and helpful.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=27 ; Sunday September 20th, 2015 11:05:30 AM
Brom doesn't notice anything in the trail. "Looks like this is all we got. Let's see where it leads."
Perception DC 27
Evaris Sunday September 20th, 2015 4:53:44 PM
"I can cast Tongues, if we think they speak," Evaris says, but the party has already decided to avoid the scavengers, so Evaris follows.
He doesn't note anything special about the trail, but then, the group doesn't keep him around for his keen senses. He begins following the trail with the others, trusting that the more observant ones will tell the rest if they see anything.
On the trail again...... Monday September 21st, 2015 1:02:38 PM
Evaris suggests that he can cast tongues on the scavengers, but with them being hunters by instinct, they probably wouldn't have a spoken language.
_____________________________________ The trail stays fairly easy to follow through the patches of seaweed. After 3 or 4 hours in the distance the floor of the lake seems to rise in a giant cliff 180 or 190 feet tall. (Survival DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The lake has been getting slowly deeper, until the cliff in front of you made it obvious. It's close to 220 feet deep here.}) The wall seems to be like most cliffs seen above the water, at the very bottom there is a build up of boulders and silts that's drifted down from above. With it being so deep, there are a lot of shadows and deep shadows at that all along the wall and in depressions in the floor of the lake as well.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+1=7 ; d20+16=21 ; Monday September 21st, 2015 5:41:49 PM
Lanliss looks at the area, anyone senses something ? He says. I don't like shadows, I am not saying there is an ambush awaiting us, but the shadows can hide a lot of things. After saying this, Lanliss looks at shadows trying to maybe notice anything shady.
Perception 21 Survival 17
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+10=23 ; d20+15=24 ; Monday September 21st, 2015 9:54:32 PM
Brom looks up the wall of rock. "Looks like the lake's been getting deeper. I'd guess we're a couple a hundred feet deep."
"Let's see if there are any tunnels down here."
Survival DC 23; Perception DC 24
Evaris d20+5=13 ; Monday September 21st, 2015 10:08:08 PM
"That is a very tall cliff," Evaris says. His insights extend no farther than that, unfortunately.
He can conjure a light, if the party needs one.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d100=47 ; Monday September 21st, 2015 11:09:56 PM
"Yes, it is very tall ... and a plethora of hiding places. We should proceed with caution."
Emrys will also assist with Light spells and he also casts a divination that detects life as well as undeath. If the spell fades, he will simply cast it again.
(Leyline: 47, doesn't matter, its a 0-level spell. Casting Deathwatch. Range: 30-ft cone)
On the trail again...... Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 12:10:50 PM
With the height of the cliff wall discussed and it figured out how it's so tall when the group thought they were only half as deep as it is tall. The group discusses what to do next, and it's decided to search for caverns and tunnels in the deep shadows along the cliff and at it's base.
_________________________________________________________ Spending the time, the group finds 4 different caves or tunnel entrances. One is on the floor 60 feet from the base of the cliff. It is 30 feet across and goes deeper disappearing in to darkness. One of the other three, averages about 10 feet across and enters the cliff face about midway up the wall. (100' up) The second entrance is 50' across and enters the cliff 25 feet from the base of the cliff, slightly angles downward then levels off as it disappears into the darkness. The final cave enters the cliff as its floor level, the opening is 20 or so feet across. Upon entering the wall, it opens up quickly to a internal cavern 100 feet across, 40' tall and has an air pocket at it's top.
(sorry for the short post, had an injection in my eye this morning.....)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+19=35 ; d20+18=22 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 5:20:18 PM
Edson swims ahead a bit, keeping to the shadows. His eyes scan for any ambushes by the caves.
Stealth 35 Perception 22 (27 for Traps)
Evaris Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 6:29:34 PM
"Can we tell which way the turtles went?" Evaris says, peering toward the cliff. "Did they go up the cliff, or into one of the caves?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+10=12 ; d20+15=24 ; Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 11:52:06 PM
"This sucks, choices. Do we know how big these turtles are?" He says. "I'd guess one of the bigger caves. If I had to guess one."
Survival DC 12, Perception DC 24
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=19 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 3:32:01 AM
Lanliss looks at the different entrances trying to figure out anything that might show a recent turtle activity.
Perception 19
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 11:39:21 AM
"Let's take the tunnel with the pocket of air."
Survival DC 12, Perception DC 24
On the trail again...... Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 12:39:03 PM
The various tunnel/cavern entrances are found and discussed. Finally Brom suggests checking out the one that is similar to the Dragon Turtles lair. The group enters, since it is at the bottom of the cliff, there is a lot of silt built up on it's floor, where its drifted down from way above and settled to the floor. It is a huge somewhat roundish domed cavern. The Air pocket begins about 10 feet above the cavern mouth. When the group surfaces, the air is quite stale, old seeming even. The ceiling of the cavern is solid rock, but there are sections of it that sparkle and reflect the light causing small rainbows in the ripples of the waters surface. After searching the cavern carefully you decide that there is no exit other than the one you came in. That leaves three other entrances in the cliff wall or at least near by it. You also remember the Turtle Master said one adult and a few young turtles were the ones taken, that would probably take that small cave off the list. Decisions, decisions, the tunnel that angles down from the wall, or the "well" like entrance at on the floor of the lake that seems to go even deeper beneath the surface....
(Sorry for slightly less than 24 hours, am headed to visit a friend I haven't seen in 25 years)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 12:58:20 PM
"Has to be one of the other two then" Edson says to no one in particular.
When ready he swims back out and begins scanning.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 4:07:39 PM
Lanliss says. I guess we will have to choose a entrance at random as I can not seem to decide which one is the right one
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d100=84 ; Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 10:01:27 PM
(ooc: sorry I missed last night. had passed out on the couch. i was powerless to resist.)
"I would suggest the larger of the two entrances. Oh my, I just had a thought, why don't we ask some of the local flora. They would most certainly would have sensed large turtles swimming by."
With that being said, the master communicator begins chanting words of power. He then begins questioning the surrounding varieties of pondweed, an eelgrass and a smart little hornwort. "Pardon, have any of you fine flora sensed or felt large, round, rough-feeling creatures swim by? Do you know which way they go?"
Evaris Wednesday September 23rd, 2015 10:58:31 PM
"Excellent idea, Friend Emrys," Evaris says. He waits to see whether the plants can tell them anything.
Which way to go..... Thursday September 24th, 2015 3:49:46 PM
The discussion eventually turns to the final two large tunnel entrances left to be explored. As the choices are debated Emrys comes up with the idea to discuss the passage near by with the plants that grow sparsely at the bottom of the cliff wall. ___________________________________________
The plants that Emrys tries talking to takes it's time in answering. *There have been many large odd creatures passing by where I'm rooted. There was the eater, whom I managed to survive, more by luck than anything. There was the bloody one who used the deep dark to stalk from. Many smaller things use the tiny opening, but also the long dark one. Big things enter both the long dark and the deep dark.* Having gotten about all the info that he can from the plants Emrys relates what was said, and now there is the decision to make.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday September 24th, 2015 4:55:42 PM
Edson doesn't like being the decision maker so he awaits someone elses suggestion of where to go. Harvest Moon was good in those situations, often heading into a situation head on. Edson shuck his head looked at his own nose... why had that just popped in his head?
" Ehh.. lets just do the big one and hope it doesn't mean a bigger predator. "
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday September 24th, 2015 5:14:54 PM
*waiting for the chosen path to reveal itself.
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d20+17=32 ; Thursday September 24th, 2015 10:44:01 PM
Emrys repeats what the plants had told him to everyone else. "So 'big things' entered both the 'long dark' and the 'deep dark'. However the 'bloody one' resides in the 'deep dark'." After a thought and a short pause, "I wasn't expecting such detailed descriptions from plants ... quite impressive."
Looking over at the caverns, he asks his friends, "Which of these dark recesses best fit these descriptions? One sounds like it should be a deep cavern."
(Perception: 32, to spot such details described.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=35 ; d20+5=17 ; Thursday September 24th, 2015 10:52:42 PM
"Let's take the long one."
Perception DC 35, Knowledge Nature DC 17
Evaris Friday September 25th, 2015 12:49:01 AM
"I'm going to assume that the angled path is the 'long' dark, and the well-like opening is the 'deep' dark," Evaris says. "Which would seem to indicate we try the angled path. Shall we?"
The Darkness Calls..... Friday September 25th, 2015 5:43:32 PM
The party discusses what the plants divulged. A decision is made that the Deep Dark must be the well like opening and the other is the Long Dark. With a decision having been made, the group heads for the cave entrance. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something large has passed through this tunnel in the past few days.} Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { All of the recent traffic has been into the cave not out.} Perception 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { There has been humanoid traffic into the tunnel as well, but its been covered by whatever it was that's bigger that followed them.}
The tunnel gets very dark as it goes deeper into the cliff and deeper into the depths as well. It slopes downward at about 15 degrees. You've gone 300-400 yards and the tunnel suddenly turns straight up, with your light sources, you can see the surface 30 feet above your heads. Near the surface it seems to turn towards north again, but at a very shallow upwards angle.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=33 ; Friday September 25th, 2015 6:04:15 PM
Lanliss looks at the ground and the surrounding. Making sounds as if discovering something important. Hi look, he shows the groups some part of the ground, with what looks like a ground that recently saw the activity of a large thing Lanliss begins to explain. Something got into the cave recently, and whatever it is/was, it is very huge, there is also some sign of human like activity. Lanliss pauses for a minute and says. Well.... anyone think we won the jackoot, he points to cave surrounding and the direction head and walk in a more vibrant way. Thinking to himself, We finally find the turtles !
Evaris Sunday September 27th, 2015 9:50:18 PM
"Human activity," Evaris repeats. "That does sound promising. Which way, Friend Lanliss?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=32 ; Monday September 28th, 2015 1:19:38 AM
Edson stays back. He notices the humanoid tracks, but Lanliss beat him to to it telling everyone.
" This is it, and since no tracks back out, they still have to be in there.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=32 ; Monday September 28th, 2015 11:16:35 AM
"Alright, let's get going. Maybe we can wrap this up today." He says.
Perception DC 32
The Darkness Calls..... Monday September 28th, 2015 3:02:45 PM
The group is determined to get to the bottom of this, comments are made about the humanoid tracks leading into the long dark cavern. With the surface of water just above them, the group carefully surfaces and sees that the tunnel is still dark and that it is still roughly the same size as that which they've been traveling through. There is shallow water as the cavern slopes gently upwards from the abrupt vertical shaft leading to the surface. The floor of the cavern is sandy and shows obvious tracks. You can see humanoid tracks and the tracks of the young turtles as well as the tracks of an adult turtle last, almost wiping out the other tracks. The cave goes for about 50 feet and then leads back underwater. There seems to be an air pocket in this what now is an obvious arch in the cavern. Following the water even deeper into the ground, the tunnel goes down a few feet and levels off, mostly, going up and down a couple feet. After another 250 feet, the tunnel angles upwards steeply, but not quite vertical. forty feet upwards, the cavern tunnel you've been traveling through opens widely. It seems to be an underground lake . You are entering from the bottom of the lake and its about 10 to 20 feet deep, at least as far as you can see. (about 40 feet underwater) The surface seems to mirror the light you are carrying. Survival DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Anyone on the surface could see the light from the depths, if observant enough.} This is seems like it could be a really large cavern, care might be a good idea......
Evaris d20+5=18 ; d20=16 ; Monday September 28th, 2015 9:57:25 PM
Evaris tries to surface quietly, which is a struggle. He tends to take after his human mother, not his elven father, when it comes to moving quietly. He looks around and sees little. [Survival 18; Stealth 16]
Emrys whispers, "I advise no lights at this point if we can help it. We can easily be spotted from this depth. There may be a natural luminescence in this cavern that would be sufficient."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+10=25 ; d20+19=37 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2015 9:32:30 AM
Edson is at home in the dark, so he doesn't need the light. He surfaces away from the group a little to easier hide.
Survival 25 Stealth 37
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+10=18 ; d20+15=25 ; d20=14 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2015 1:23:48 PM
Brom nods to Emrys. He, too, attempts to slip out of the water unnoticed.
survival DC 18, perception DC 25, stealth DC 14
The Darkness Calls..... Tuesday September 29th, 2015 2:08:33 PM
The light is hidden, so everything goes dark under the water. The group carefully surfaces, and apparently goes unnoticed, as there is no alarm or activity directed towards them as their heads slowly breaks the surface. The first thing the group notices to a group of buildings, they are built on stilts and linked by rope bridges. (picture Bora Bora minus the sun)They look fairly new, not older than a year. You can't smell the newly cut lumber from where you are, but that may be because there is a slightly musty scene to the air as well as a serious smoke scent as well. From the roof of the cavern there is a faint phosphorescent glow, you can't tell what it's caused by from the distance you are at. But it gives enough "light" you can get a general size of the cavern. It's close to 250' by 120' (ovalish in shape) by 50' at the highest point above the water line. You have surfaced near one end of the large cavern. There are 10 or so single room huts and you think there are 3 larger buildings, that you can see from the position you are in the water. On the western wall, you can see two tunnels leading out of the cavern as well, one near the middle of the western wall and the other is closer to the northern end of the cavern. They are probably 12-15' in size. The group sees men, women and even children traveling around between the huts and across the bridges. Near the center of all the huts, there is a area of what can only be called "Docks" right at the water level. Perception DC 17Highlight to display spoiler: { Looking at the cavern wall, the water level line seems to only have marked the wall within 6' of where it currently is.} Perception DC 25Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see no guards keeping watch.} Perception DC 35Highlight to display spoiler: { The smoke from the torches and whatever else is being burned, seems to be being drawn out the northern most tunnel.}
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=28 ; d20+16=22 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2015 4:55:28 PM
Lanliss looks at the surroundings while trying to hide, but notices nothing he deems useful for the situation. Stealth 28 Perception 22
DMBZ test post Tuesday September 29th, 2015 8:03:06 PM
testing post
Evaris d20+5=25 ; Tuesday September 29th, 2015 10:02:07 PM
"I don't see any guards," Evaris whispers. "If we move quietly, we should be able to reach the dock and look around."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday September 29th, 2015 11:14:59 PM
Barratore finishes the last of the tankard and drops a few coins on the table. He didn't expect the others to be back anytime soon and decided he needed something to do. Why not wander about the new city and see what could be found. A quick conversation with the barkeep and Barratore learns, up is good, down is bad. Well basically at least, and so up towards the grand levels above is where he would head. Surely another tavern or Inn with good stouts and porters could be found.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+18=19 ; d20+19=34 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2015 9:24:14 AM
As quietly as possible Edson swims towards the docks. Anytime he sees someone who might be able to spot them, he submerges a bit.
Perception 19 Stealth 34
The Darkness Calls..... Wednesday September 30th, 2015 1:11:04 PM
DM duties have been handed off to our new Co-DM...... Enjoy yourselves......
DM JCC
Testing the Waters....DMBZ Wednesday September 30th, 2015 9:07:31 PM
The group uses a bit of stealth and remains undetected. Taking a quick look around, You notice tracks leading from the waters edge, towards the part of the cavern where the tunnels are located. They resemble the same tracks you have been following, and give some indication your quarry may be near.
You still do not see any guards, although the glint of steel is visible upon some of the adults.
As you observe, three adults enter the cavern from one of the tunnels. Two men and a woman, and they seem to be having a heated argument.......
OOC- Barratore and our new player Tanner's character Evred begin their adventure in the city today via email. Weekly updates on their progress will be posted here, and we will link everyone up together soon.
Evaris Wednesday September 30th, 2015 10:34:35 PM
Evaris hangs back. There are others in the group more adept at tracking and moving quitely than he is; he only hopes to stay out of their way.
[OOC: So, we're going to have an Emrys, an Evaris, and an Evred. That's not going to be confusing at all.....]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d20+17=35 ; d20=8 ; Wednesday September 30th, 2015 11:38:22 PM
(sorry for not posting. i fell into a deep slumber. i almost missed tonight for the same reason)
(perception: 35)
Emrys hangs back with Evaris. He says whispering, "there ... the northern most tunnel. the smoke over the water originates from there."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday October 1st, 2015 9:24:12 AM
Edson looks to where Emrys points and, slowly he begins swimming towards the northern opening. He stays almost completely submerged to stay hidden
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=23 ; d20=19 ; d20=10 ; Thursday October 1st, 2015 1:18:38 PM
"Let's confront 'em." Says Brom in his frontal assault mentality. "Even if they call for more...think of how much fun it'll be." He says with a smile on his face. "Well?"
Perception DC 23, Stealth DC 19
[ooc: so names will be Em, Var, and Red for short.]
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=28 ; d20+16=19 ; Thursday October 1st, 2015 6:31:12 PM
Lanliss nods to Brom, not paying attention to everything he said and thinks Broms said " Let's get close to them" and goes more close, trying to hear what the men and woman are arguing about. Stealth 28 Perception 19
The Path Not Taken
Evil? or misunderstood....DMBZ d20+3=16 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+3=16 ; d20=19 ; Thursday October 1st, 2015 9:16:41 PM
Brom and Lanliss are able to sneak closer to the arguing trio without being seen. You can't hear everything but are able to make out several important parts. They seem to disagree on whether or not they can properly raise the turtles. There is some discussion on how they are going to acquire supplies. One of the men seems to want to steal them, the other man and woman would prefer to find a sponsor. Finally the man mumbles something about a 'monster' and stomps off.
As he leaves, Brom and Lanliss notice a little girl looking in their direction. Suddenly, her eyes open wide as if in recognition...
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 alter self: merfolk d20+17=31 ; d100=35 ; Thursday October 1st, 2015 11:00:40 PM
(Perception: 31, to hear and see what's going on.)
With Brom, Edson and Lanliss taking the initiative, Emrys can only imagine the mayhem they are about to get caught up in. Looking at Evaris and himself and realizing their main source of transportation just left them behind (i.e. Brom and his rope), he whispers to the cleric, "We better catch up before things get out of hand."
(Leyline: 35. Casting Alter Self on himself. Shape: male merfolk. Duration: 8 minutes. Str. +2, Swim: 30', Darkvision)
Emrys' beautiful and bewitching form becomes more aquatic in appearance; including a long fishy tail and fins where his legs once were. He reaches out a webbed hand to Evaris and whispers, "Shall we go save the day?" If he takes his hand, Emrys will move closer to his eager friends, with Evaris in tow.
Evaris Friday October 2nd, 2015 12:40:12 AM
"I like your optimism!" Evaris replies. He joins Emrys in moving closer.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday October 2nd, 2015 8:38:51 AM
Edson ducks under the water, and swims submerged as close to the girl as he can. If she looks to scream, he will spring out and try to cover her mouth without hurting her.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20=7 ; d20+15=24 ; Friday October 2nd, 2015 12:47:59 PM
Brom spots the girl looking their direction. "Jig might be up." He says as he climbs out of the water and makes a splash inadvertently (bad stealth). Brom keeps his weapon low so not to seem threatening.
Perception DC 24
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=26 ; Friday October 2nd, 2015 5:18:33 PM
Lanliss raises his hand to his mouth trying to signal the girl to keep quiet.
Diplomacy 26
Spot check....DMBZ Friday October 2nd, 2015 9:13:28 PM
Edson moves close to the water's edge, but the girl is too far into the cave for him to get there quickly. Diplomacy is tried, but the effort is lost on the terrified girl. With an ear-piercing scream she runs off, looking for the safety of the cave tunnels. The other children run to follow, and some of the adults as well.
The rest of the adults produce weapons, some of which are very crude and barely qualify. One of the men, who seems to be a leader asks the others if it is the monster. Upon seeing the figures rising out of the water, he yells "Finn! Glenda! Come quick, we gots company!"........
A Semi- Random Meeting..... Saturday October 3rd, 2015 5:17:18 PM
(This is the Story of what is happening in Float City the rest of the Group Turtle Hunts) (i missed Fridays post due to driving too far and being mostly dead when i got home)
Wed, Sep 30 DM JCC
Evred having spent a few days in Plateau City, had heard rumors of profitable ventures out in Float City. The rumors where from huge profits to mere coppers as profit. One of those rumors was a small food shoppe that has turned into a Float City favorite. A place called Nori’s Home Cookin. They make fresh breads with meats and stews cooked inside them. Everyone Evred had talked to that had eaten one of the breads raved about it. They aren’t expensive, but even though others have tried to duplicate it, it just doesn’t end up the same, and those who tried move on to other foods.... Arranging transport to Float City is fairly easy, You head for “The Way Station” which is the teleporter that links Float City and Plateau City. It teleports at set times each day and carries freight as well as travelers. Getting there, a ticket is purchased and you are warned to stay within the blue area. There are Blue, green and yellow areas marked off on the floor. A count down is given and as Zero is said a squeezing pressure is felt and then a popping sound. Suddenly the walls change, the building dimensions are different and the air looses the smell of Plateau City.
A short pudgy gnome says, “Welcome to Float City, my name is Maximillian Burke. It's my job to clear people before entering our fine city.” He is sitting on a tall stool behind a portable desk with a lot of paperwork. He asks a lot of semi important questions, Name, reason for visit, length of stay amungst them. After getting answers and then stamping some papers with a stamp he hands one to you, then files the other copies. “Enjoy your stay in Float City.” With that, you are dismissed and shown the door.
Barratore: Having spent time enjoying some drinks, you decide that while the rest are following the missing turtles, there is still the exploding wagon. While the City Guard may be good at their jobs, you aren’t linked to the City officially and might be able to get more information then they can.... After looking over the destroyed building, which had supposedly been empty at the time, the only other place you know the wagon had been at was “The Way Station” In fact supposedly you and the others actually teleported to Float City with the wagon that blew up. Heading back up the levels, you head to “The Way Station” when you arrive you discover that an arrival has just happened. Not surprisingly, there are no wagons, just boxes of freight and a single person going through “customs” conversing with your “favorite” Gnome in Charge.
Evred is elated to see Float City. He had visited several times as a boy with his father, but this was his first time since his ordination as a Venturer. He had spent several years honing his craft in the trading routes of the Elennian Peninsula, and was now ready for a challenge. He saw the city through different eyes than as a boy -- where before he saw only merriment and exotic peoples and food, he now saw property, capital, collateral, trade, exchange, and bargaining. A multitude were buying and selling, and he loved it.
A wise man can hear profit in the wind.
He adjusted his eye-patch -- unconsciously at this point after so many years -- and made his way down the avenue in front of the teleportation pad. He had written down the instructions the old dwarven tinker in Plateau City had provided, swearing by his ancestors that Nori's Home Cookin' produced the best meat pasties in Yrth. They were simple enough that he could enjoy the sights around him without needing to reference the scrap of paper every other step. Granted, he was enjoying the sights and sounds of the Fence Level. Exotic spices, foods, and music were rubbing elbows with hungover sailors, sweaty laborers, and shrewd faces peering from corners and alleys. He passed one cross-street, and down at the very end he could see the large placard for the Giggling Ghost.
Now this is a conundrum. Do I want a meat pasty from Nori's, and survey a possible investment opportunity, or do I want a drink from the most famous tavern in a thousand miles? Choices, choices.
Barratore pokes his head into the Way Station and looks about. Poor man, he thinks as he sees someone have to be the last chore between the gnome and going home. Well maybe not, Barratore realizes that he is going to be that person. He wanted to look about and there was no way Max would simply leave and let him do that. So how do you convince him of that. Barratore scratches his chin. As the man walks past, the full plate armored minotaur steps aside to make it easier for him and calls to Maximillian. "Max! A moment of your time. You can surely guess the topic." Barratore walks over and bluntly asks Maximillian to tell him about the men who brought the wagons in yesterday
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Thu, Oct 1 DM JCC
As Evred is finishing up with Maximillian Burke, and his entrance to Float City through customs, this large Minotaur walks into The Way Station and asks a very blunt question. "Max! A moment of your time. You can surely guess the topic." The gnome looks over and a spark of recognition can be seen in eyes. “And here I thought all of you went chasing after them missing turtles everyone is so worried about. As to how the wagon got here, everyone knows it came through here. But that morning when you came though was everything normal? Because both shipments were from bonded carriers. For the foreseeable future, all shipments are coming in only in crates and all are being opened. The haulage carriers in the city are going to busy 20 hours a day until we figure out how that wagon was switched. That was the first thing we found out.Now this is sensitive information, don’t spread it around. Each wagon has marking on it and the explosion didn’t turn it in to complete splinters. Where it it was switched no one actually knows. The drover brought it straight from the freight company, and then stood with your group for the teleport and then after checking through drove it down to the docks.” He then realizes he’s been discussing this not with just Barratore, but the new arrival was also standing there too.... “Too many distractions, you, Evred, if you speak of this with anyone, I’ll have you arrested for divulging City secrets. Barratore, at least I think that’s the name you signed in under, take him with you, explain what’s happened a bit more clearly. I have to have the rest of this shipment checked out, then arrange to have it delivered..... It’s tripled my duties.” You also notice that there are now four guards and at least 10 people opening and checking the contents of each crate that was teleported in.
Having been clearly dismissed, you head outside you realize, not Barratore he already knew, that you are in the northwestern section of the Merchant’s level of the city......
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Thu, Evred
Evred takes a few steps outside. His eyebrows are furrowed in puzzlement. "Well... that was interesting. I'm sorry, Mr... Barratore, was it? I'm afraid I don't know what that gnome, Mr. Burke, was talking about. Nor do I care. I have business in the city, and he is quite addled in the brain if he thinks that I am under his command. Good day, and farewell." Evred begins to turn around to walk away.
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Thu, Baratorre
Barratore answers the first response, "Not a fan of sinking. The others can play in the lake."
Barratore nods at max as he speaks, letting the gnome know he hears and understands what it is he is saying. "So the question is, how do you switch a wagon without the driver knowing about it. And we are saying the driver is not in on it as well." Barratore nods again and exits. Looking down at Evred, Barratore shrugs at first but then decides that the gnome would get all rules like on him and intercepts the human from simply walking away. "Hold on. The gnome thinks he can order you about because he can. You want to do any business in this city, I suggest not upsetting one of the people who can completely shut you down. He asked I inform you of what that was all about and so I am. I arrived with companions only a short time ago. A group arrived just in front of us was involved in an explosion at the docks, levelling a building. During the confusion several of the Turtles used to ferry goods and many of the young ones were somehow stolen. My companions and I were brought before the lords of the Float and questioned at length. We were tasked to assist and the rest of them went into the lake following a lead. I came here and now you are up to speed. Don't go spouting of about any of this and good luck on your venture then. I'll be staying at Message in a Bottle for the next few weeks if you need me."
Barratore turns but then stops, this man was a business man. Maybe he had an idea on the switch. Turning back around, "How would you switch a wagon without the driver knowing ?"
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Fri, Evred
Evred looks surprised. "Oh, my mistake. When he said, "take him with you," I thought I was being conscripted." He rubs his chin in thought. "He is an important person, you say? Well, being in the good graces of important people is a currency I always appreciate. As Ffloy teaches us, "It never hurts to suck up to the boss." He stares at the cobblestones in thought. "How do you switch a wagon without the driver knowing? Mundane means are limited. Our driver never left the wagon between the freight company and the teleportation station - which I'm going to call the 'telestation' because 'teleportation station' is a mouthful. Further, the wagon and driver at the telestation were surrounded by personnel and your party. The driver was not distracted by paperwork or communing with nature, so there would not have been an opportunity to physically replace the wagon without notice. That leaves magic as the means. I have three hypotheses."
One finger. "Conjuration. The telestations are magical items, vulnerable to manipulation or interference. It is possible someone crafted a spell that allowed them to 'hijack' the casting of that particular teleportation, divert the wagon in question, and replace it with another wagon. The freight company wagons are likely produced by a handful of firms with exact order specifications, so gaining those specifications and producing a duplicate would not be terribly difficult.."
Two fingers. "Enchantment. Our driver's mind was manipulated by magic. There are spells of enchantment which can lie dormant until particular conditions are met, and even spells which can erase memory. Our driver could very well have cooperated in this process, against his will and without any recollection. This, however, would be the least likely means because it leaves too many loose ends and is more complicated in execution. But, you never know."
Three fingers. "Illusion. How was the wagon switched? It was never switched. The markings, mundane or magical, on the wagon and the goods inside could have been obfuscated with a single spell. While Conjuration would require high level powers, and Enchantment would require a great deal of coordination, one single commonly-available Illusion spell could have fooled every person involved in the chain of custody. Switch out the wagon while it is still in the warehouse, cast permanent illusion, and the spell is erased when the explosion detonates."
Evred wiggles his third raised finger. "If I were to wager, I would wager on the simplest explanation."
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Sat, Oct 3, DM JCC
(Slight Correction, you arrived in the same teleport as the wagons an drovers. ) Baratorre roll a DC 15 int check to remember something (or you can spend time looking back through my postings....) The discussion turns to how a wagon can be substituted, Evred gives 3 options, and suggests that the easiest method was probably the most likely, but with Magic involved, all three would be considered easy, depending on the specialization of the Mage doing the Magic..... While they are discussing it, Baratorre recognizes a face, in fact it’s the same face that he remembers seeing peeking around the same corner a few days ago.... The teenaged Halfling, still lurking around the Way Station after arrivals. He notices Baratorre and makes his way over to the both of you. “Some new teammate of yours? Things have been all messed up since the Dock problem. Need an escort anywhere, and was anyone else with you for the arrival?”
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday October 4th, 2015 2:30:51 PM
Oh great , Lanliss says as the girls screams, covering his ears in the proccess. (After the screaming)
So I guess a second chance to Diplomacy ? Lanliss asks Emrys loudly ?
"Good people!" he calls, showing empty hands. "We are sorry to have startled the young lady. We hope she and the others will be all right. We mean you no harm."
[Diplomacy 37, or 39 if addressing a group of 10 or more.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 alter self: merfolk d20+23=30 ; Sunday October 4th, 2015 10:44:37 PM
(Diplomacy: 30)
Taking full advantage of his aquatic form, its graceful movements and physcial command over the water, Emrys stands up above the water as much as he can. He hopes the beauty of his form, hair and scales, that span a wide range of brilliant hues, will inspire awe and wonderment to all that gazes upon him. "Please pardon our unannounced arrival. We are all very unique individuals, yes, but we are no monsters. We merely wish a visitation with you."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+19=28 ; d20+13=23 ; d4=2 ; Monday October 5th, 2015 3:19:15 AM
While the others are trying the diplomatic and distraction methods, Edson climbs out of the water. His left hand resting on the hilt of his sword, while his right u sheathes his kukri and readies it behind his back. If one of the weapon toting men advances Edson will defend himself and the others.
Stealth 28 Hit ac 23 2 dmg
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=16 ; Monday October 5th, 2015 12:44:34 PM
Brom sighs as there is an attempt and Diplomacy. Let's just get ta the point... thinks the barbarian.
"Lookin' fer the turtles. We know they are here. We also killed the dragon turtle that lived down here. Just to let ya know where we stand." Brom figures this would be the best way to get things done.
Perception DC 16
Evaris Monday October 5th, 2015 9:52:23 PM
Evaris sighs a little. "Er....thank you, Brom."
[OOC: Running out of Monday, so I'm trying to get a post in. :) ]
rotten apples....DMBZ Monday October 5th, 2015 10:26:33 PM
The adults from the cave are cautious but seem optimistic. They certainly don't seem to be upset that they are not under immediate attack. There may be a few competent warriors in this group, but you don't expect that they would pose much of a threat to you.
A couple runs up to join the rest at the waterline. The man and woman who were arguing earlier at the tunnel entrance. The man is haggard, and looks as though he has not slept much for several days. "The turtles...errr of course. I guess there is not much point in trying to deceive you if you managed to track them here."
He doesn't get to say much else as most of those gathered start asking questions and talking all at once. You are able to make out that his name is Finn, and the woman, his wife is named Glenda.
During the commotion, another man joins the crowd and pushes his way to the front. His longsword is drawn and he waves it about while talks. "You see? I told you! The Float found some sellswords to track down the turtles. The only way to keep them now is to make sure none of them report back.....
OOC- no map at this time unless this devolves into a fight.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday October 5th, 2015 10:45:24 PM
Edson keeps his hand behind his back with his kukri. His other hand is palm out, extended towards the man with the sword.
"No need for that. We don't want a fight, just the turtles."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 alter self: merfolk d20+23=37 ; d20+14=22 ; Monday October 5th, 2015 11:12:24 PM
(Diplomacy: 37)
"My dear friend, Brom, here is correct. We came here looking for turtles and found an unfortunate dragon instead. It was a shame to dispatch such a beautiful creature," and Emrys retrieves the piece of its horn that he had taken from the beast and presents it to the crowd. "He didn't wish to speak with us ... he only craved a fight. It fills me with such sorrow that this is all that remains of such a great beast. Please don't allow his death to be in vain. Tell us why you liberated the turtles so that we will understand why."
Emrys then focuses on the man with the sword and his eyes narrow (Intimidate 22, to the man), "Please, put away your sword, sir. There is no need for history to repeat itself."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+12=27 ; d20+15=24 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 11:46:51 AM
Brom stands there listening to the drooling of the people on shore. "Keep us from reporting back...don't make me laugh." He says. "But if yur willing ta give me some enjoyment, I'll be more than willing." Brom drops his spear and draws his coal black great sword. He gives off his bloodlust directed towards the group on the shore. [Intimidate DC 27]
Perception DC 24
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20-1=19 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 12:11:02 PM
Int roll 19
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=24 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 12:45:50 PM
Lanliss keeps his eyes on the crowd, silently looking and making sure no one tries to do anything harmful to the party.
Perception 24
Evaris d20+23=38 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 4:52:43 PM
Since Emrys and Brom have switched to threats, Evaris decides to continue playing the reasonable diplomat.
"Of course, you are all good people, and I'm sure you had a good reason for bringing them here. I'd love to know what that is. I'm afraid we can't let you keep them, but perhaps there's another solution to whatever dilemma you're facing."
[Diplomacy 38, or 40 if it's a group of 10 or more.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 alter self: merfolk Tuesday October 6th, 2015 5:31:47 PM
(Ooc: just to be clear, Emrys veiled threat (and intimidate check) was directed solely at the man with the sword. Though I believe I've been outdone. :)
A fish tale....DMBZ Tuesday October 6th, 2015 9:19:58 PM
The group's efforts at diplomacy and intimidate show immediate results. The man who appeared most likely to cause trouble falters, and when he is scolded by Glenda, he loses his nerve entirely and retreats to the relative safety of one of the ramshackle dwellings. "Brennan! Put that sword away you fool before you get yourself hurt." The rest of the crowd put their weapons away, or keep them lowered.
Glenda then says to you, "I apologize for his behavior. But you must understand what a desperate situation we are in. Between the crooked councilman and losing our money, the only thing we had left was to try and prove we could raise the ferry turtles as well as the city trainers."
Finn chimes in. "Between the monster and losing our supplies for raising the turtles in our flight back here, I'm not sure what will happen to us. So....what will you do now?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=27 ; Tuesday October 6th, 2015 11:26:09 PM
Emrys makes his way to shore and immediately morphs back to his naturally beautiful form. After returning the dragon turtle horn back in his pouch, a once serious expression on his face melts away to the warmest of smiles. "Thank you, I knew there was wisdom among you."
Walking up next to Brom, he gives his barbaric ally a friendly pat on the arm. "You see, ladies and gentlemen, from where we come from we were much beloved," then looking up at Brom, "well, at least much respected. That's until we came to the Float. Since our arrival, we were not welcomed with love or shown the slightest respect. I'm sure you understand how we would find that quite vexing. To add salt to the insult, the leadership accuses us for the theft of the turtles! We're forced to suffer through an invasive interrogation. So you can see why poor Brom here is quite upset." He looks at Brom's snarling face with much affection.
"So, as you see, we have very little love for the Overlord. We want to learn more about you ... the people who inadvertently sullied our good name. Understand that we don't blame you for this crime, but we want to understand how things have come to pass. We are willing to listen, which is more that can be said for the ones who sent us after you. Tell us your story so that we may know and decide a proper resolution."
(Diplomacy: 27)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday October 6th, 2015 11:49:19 PM
Edson sheathes his kukri and moves towards Brom. " Brom, destroyer of turtle trainers everywhere." He sats with a chuckle. He pats the giant man on the back, and awaits to see what transpires with Emrys.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=18 ; Wednesday October 7th, 2015 3:05:58 PM
Brom justs gives Edson a huff, like always. "I've learned ta git the job done without killin'. 'Member I took out that assassin without even drawin' my sword." He says with a little bit of bragging and a little bit to illustrate his skill to those within ear-shot.
Putting his sword away and picking up his spear, the barbarian waits for the would-be turtle trainers to give Brom enough of a reason not to haul their butts back to the float.
"Destroyer, ain't earned that title, yet." He says. "Don't think the things I've beat put in there yet. But someday, that'll be what they'll call me. There's no doubt."
Perception DC 18
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday October 7th, 2015 4:27:06 PM
Lanliss chooses to keep quiet, showing curiosity about what Glenda and Finn have to say.
A fish tale....DMBZ Wednesday October 7th, 2015 9:27:00 PM
Emrys states the situation very plainly, and the crowd seems inclined, maybe even eager to share their story. To prevent them from all talking at once, Glenda waves her hand to indicate they should let their leaders do the talking. With a shrug of his shoulders, Finn motions for Glenda to tell the tale, and she does.
"The poor of Float City have a hard life, and these last few months things have been getting even worse. A group of us had an idea to make money, something we could work together on and take care of all of our families. We wanted a chance to raise turtles. The kind that are used to ferry people and supplies back and forth to Float City. But the whole thing took a bad turn. We were not allowed to get a license from the city council to raise turtles because we are not formally recognized by the city to do so. So we tried to bribe one of the councilmen to get the license, but he stole our money and gave us nothing. We had literally almost nothing left."
"Then Brennan came up with the idea to steal some turtle hatchlings to raise. If we could just show that we were capable, the city would have granted us the license. We didn't expect anyone would be able to track us back here, but we should have known better. And to make matters worse, some sort of creature attacked us on the way, and made off with all the supplies we got. So now we have no supplies, no money, and no way to deal with the monster or get new supplies. Things are pretty hopeless for us. We know stealing is wrong, but we didn't know what else to do."
The gathered crowd looks at you expectantly, waiting to hear what you have to say, and what you will do.
Evaris Wednesday October 7th, 2015 10:10:19 PM
"I see," Evaris says. "What was the name of the council member who took your money and gave you nothing in return?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday October 7th, 2015 11:35:06 PM
"Yes," agreeing with Evaris' question. Pausing to hear the answer, Emrys then follows up with his own question. "And this creature that absconded with your provisons ... can you describe such a beast ... I may have heard tale of such."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+22=33 ; d20+12=14 ; Thursday October 8th, 2015 6:03:36 PM
Lanliss throws his dagger into the air doing some kinds of speed tricks with the dagger. I promise you that we won't kill him but we will make justice with that council member, right Brom ? Lanliss says first looking at Glenda and Finn and then the crowd and finally to Brom, knowing that he and Brom will take extra care of the council member
Sleight of hand 33 Diplomacy 14
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday October 8th, 2015 6:26:29 PM
Edson is about to ask thr name when the exact question is asked.
"Looks like you will get to smash yet Brom. "
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Thursday October 8th, 2015 9:28:25 PM
Glenda stammers over the answer to the first question. "Which councilman? We don't even know, we only met a subordinate who showed us official seals of the office. It could have been any one of them. If we ever see that employee again, we would be able to point him out."
But to answer the question about the monster, many people speak up at once. "I think it had tentacles, or maybe it was necks. I'm not sure if it was trying to pinch us or bite us, but whichever it was, it nabbed the bags of turtle food supplies." There is general agreement that it was pretty large. "Bigger than two horses put together." They agree there was either fins or flippers, but no one seems to agree on how many. "It moved pretty quick, and was waving them things around, dunno how many there were."
One thing you can tell for sure, is that it was not the dragon turtle you have already defeated. You can also tell that these people are terrified of it, whatever it was......
Evaris Friday October 9th, 2015 12:52:57 AM
Evaris sighs. "The man you paid," he points out gently, "may have had nothing to do with the Council at all. Anyone can say they're an aide to a Council member, and the seals could have been forgeries. Have any of you even seen a real Council seal?"
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Friday October 9th, 2015 6:24:31 AM
OOC- I wont be able to post tonight as I am leaving on a trip. Please make plans in character for what you plan to do(or email each other if you wish), and I will move the game along with a post sat night.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday October 9th, 2015 4:47:03 PM
" So tentacles or necks, pinch or bite and flippers or fins. Does it wear tshirts sometimes? I mean that doesn't help us at all. "
Edson begins cutting his nails on his kukri... " where was this monster. Did it have a lair or something? "
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday October 9th, 2015 6:55:36 PM
Lanliss asks himself . Did it follow them from the start ?
Evaris Saturday October 10th, 2015 6:06:19 PM
"Regarding the monster, I don't think it'll be too difficult to get it to come to us," Evaris says. "Then we can look at it and tell what it is. And then we can defeat it so these nice folk can return with us to the Float and get this whole mess sorted out."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20=4 ; d20+15=23 ; Monday October 12th, 2015 10:49:25 AM
Brom listens to the conversation. He gives Edson a heck-ya smile. He then looks to Emrys and Evaris and says "Ya know me if this thing can give me a good fight, I got no problems. Ya want ta take out this monster that's fine with me. But ya wanna confront some noble based on what a bunch 'o-thieves say? No way. There's no fun in that fight." He says.
Sense motive DC 4, perception DC 23
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday October 12th, 2015 7:26:44 PM
Well Brom, I do have a nice game to teach you Lanliss says cheerfully. Its called, beat the gob, it's very fun to play and the council member or fraud would be just the perfect subject to play it with, but I warn you it's highly addicitive. Lanliss says in humor.
Evaris Monday October 12th, 2015 9:30:07 PM
"Is that our plan, then?" Evaris asks. "Find and eliminate the monster, then escort these good people back to the Float?"
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Monday October 12th, 2015 9:59:19 PM
The gathered crowd is rather pleased to hear you are willing to hunt down the monster. It will make traveling about the lake easier for all concerned, and not just for these simple folk.
They aren't too happy about being asked to return and face the council however. Finn mumbles something about there not being much justice for thieves. Glenda wants to know what you plan to do with the turtles....and with them.
OOC- with a request from the PTB, John and I are hoping to merge the other two players for this game onto the game board tomorrow. It isn't an ideal time story-wise to do so, but it needs to be done.
2nd note: It has been suggested that this group could use a 'name' for the adventuring party. Thoughts?
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Monday October 12th, 2015 11:44:19 PM
Smiling to himself, he knew it wouldn't take much influence to sway favor with both groups. Normally the idea of hunting a monster of the deep would cause him to become sick with dread, but all these years with his friends has given him confidence.
Back to the council member aide, "Can you describe this subordinate of the council. Was this fellow short, fat, tall or thin? What was his breed; elf, dwarf, gnome, human, half-human or half-horse? I've might have met them ... I never forget a face."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 8:09:20 AM
Edson says to his friends, but loud enough for the villagers to hear.
" We have to return the turtles, but we also need to set this right with the council. These people should be alowed to do their work in peace "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:54:53 AM
Brom nods in agreement with Edson. Their job was to return the turtles, and he didn't need to haul the thieves in, not that he wanted. Brom remembers something from the docks.
"Were you the ones that set off the explosives at the docks?"
Their answer would be a game changer as far as he was concerned. He wasn't the biggest fan of the oppressive laws of the float, but destruction of other's property was another thing altogether.
ooc: I think the "they magically were here the whole time" works great for getting the guys back into the game.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 11:50:33 AM
ooc: Group name - The Knights that say EEEE... for Evred, Edson, Evaris, and Emrys.
Plop plop Ker-Splash..... (DM JCC) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 7:35:20 PM
There is a sudden sound of a loud "POP" a couple of short yelps and a splash and two bodies hit the water near the docks. Looking around at the noise you recognize Barratore, but not the other person with him.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 7:41:26 PM
Lanliss smiles at the sight of Barratore, his expression suddenly changes, as the other person is a stranger therefore he might be an enemy.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 8:24:05 PM
You see a young human male with chestnut brown hair, closely cropped on the sides and flowing medium-length on top. He has nearly trimmed muttonchops. His eyes are light green, with flecks of silver near the pupil. One of his eyes, and a significant portion of his face, is marred by a slanting scar beginning at his hairline, running over his eye, over his lips, and ending at his chin. He wears a black eyepatch over the milky-white damaged eye. His skin is fair and lightly freckled. He is dressed in sharp business clothes of the latest style. He is tall and lanky, with a wiry frame and straight posture.
In one hand he holds several pearls.
After a few beats of silence getting his bearings, he bows from the waist. "Evred Whitesmith, at your pleasure." His voice is a warm and crisp baritone. "I have been cajoled into assisting Float City in a matter. I take it these pearls are for you? Or perhaps our large associate Mr. Barratore can shed some light."
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Tuesday October 13th, 2015 9:20:15 PM
Finn describes the council employee for Emrys "He is human, a middle aged man with prominent gray hair on both sides of his head."
Edson expresses interest in returning the turtles, but also in helping these people.
Brom agrees that the priority is to return the turtles, not necessarily to bring the thieves along to face justice. Brennan answers the question about the warehouse explosion. "We don't know who did that, but we took advantage of the confusion to steal the turtles. Honestly, I'm not sure if we could have pulled it off otherwise."
Lanliss readies for action as two people are added to the mix. There is a bit of relief as one of them is known to the group.
Evred introduces himself, and offers everyone in the group a pearl.
The turtles have been found, along with the thieves. Now it is time to determine how best to return them to the city, whether to go hunting for this 'monster', and what if anything to do with these people of this shantytown.....
OOC- I believe this is new stock of the magic pearls that give water breathing for a limited time. John can correct me if I am wrong on this.
Welcome to the game Tanner! (officially) I would like to ask everyone to please include a description of their character in their next post for Tanner's benefit as he has already done as well.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=12 ; d20+4=8 ; Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:00:07 PM
Barratore looks about and adjusts the to sudden change in scenery. Movement by magical means was slowly and steadily creeping up his list of things to avoid. He surfaces well enough and hauls his large frame from the water. "You would think they could hit their own docks with the spell" he grumbles to no one in particular [Swim 12]
Barratore gestures to Evred, "Everyone, as he said, this is Evred? Wait not Evard? My apologies on that. Not always the best with names."
On the turtles and the thieves, Barratore remains silent, but the minotaur gives them a once over assessment of what they might be capable of doing. [Perception 8]
Barratore is a minotaur. Powerfully built with large black bull eyes and a black diamond mark between them on his snout that stretches from the top of his head to the tip of his nose. His fur is reddish brown with streaks of coarse black hair. he is dressed in full plate armor, heavy steel shield, a black cloak with crimson trim, a brown waist coat and a tri colored torc of gold, silver and copper around his neck. he stands just over 9' and weighs well over 1,200 pounds. His weapon of choice is a bastard sword
Evaris Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:04:43 PM
Evaris is a half-elf man with brown hair and hazel eyes. Under ordinary circumstances, you might think him handsome--but alas, he is standing next to Emrys.
"We want to take these folk back to the Float so that the whole incident can be resolved," Evaris says. "However, I think they'll be reluctant to leave the safety of their town, knowing that there is still a monster out there somewhere. So, we should find and deal with the monster, then return here and take the people and turtles back to the Float. At least, that's my assessment."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=32 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2015 12:46:24 PM
Barratore and Evred appear in a puff of smoke and Brom says "Hey, ya missed all the fun."
"Evred is it?" he says to the new arrival. "We git back to the Float, we can do a proper intro. Should warn ya, though, Barratore an' I drink a lot."
"If we're gonna deal with this beast, let's get it done. I'm gittin' tired of bein' wet."
Perception DC 32
Brom is very muscular and stands well over six feet tall with shoulder-length light brown hair. He is below average looking thanks to a missing front tooth and a crooked nose. He wears plain breeches, a wool long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up, which can be seen under his silvery plate armor. He has plain leather boots, a black hooded cloak with dark green trim, and a large black greatsword carried in a hanger on his back.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Wednesday October 14th, 2015 5:25:01 PM
"Look at that, bulls can fly" Edson says loud enough for Barratore to hear. " Glad your back Barry, it was getting rough with Brom trying to get with the seaweed lady."
Edson nods to the hewcomer before extending his hand to the man.
" Names Edson Kazil" the skinny elf says. Elves are always skinny, but Edson even more so. He is average hight and looks like a stereotypical elf. Blonde hair, pointed ears. Any trained fighter can see he is balanced and very light on his feet. He does come off a little obnoxious, I mean... who would call a minotaur a bull.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday October 14th, 2015 6:40:59 PM
Lanliss stays quiet for the moment. His eyes colors are violet-green-yellow. He is of average height and slim. He looks like human but his pointed ears hints a elven blood. He is dressed in a travel outfit, he has a backpack to back and has a cloak and a hood that he uses for hiding.
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Wednesday October 14th, 2015 9:16:38 PM
Introductions are made, as Evred is welcomed to the group. There seems to be some consensus for dealing with one problem at a time, and a monster is first on the list. Dealing with that threat will no doubt make the entire lake safer for everyone.
With new pearls in hand, you head back into the water and begin searching in the area as described by the people of shantytown......
OOC- Please make whatever pre-search preparations you would make as far as spellcasting goes. Let me know what actions you want to take for searching, whether it is skill, ability or spell related.
OOC- I have heard a suggestion for Sun Dragons for the group name. While that won't work for now, you could do something with Sun in the name, and retire as the Sun Dragons in the Dragon Consortium later on. Something to think about.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Wednesday October 14th, 2015 10:04:16 PM
Group name, Dawn Company,
Barratore grins at Broms comment on drinking and then asks a bit more seriously, "Monster? That the extent of what we know? Covers a lot of ground between kobold and dragon. Just saying"
He glances at Edson, "not flying, falling with style." It's taken a bit, but he is getting used to the elf's humor
Other than drawing his weapon, Barratore has no preparations to do. You point, I punch
Evaris d20+5=7 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2015 10:29:09 PM
Evaris does his best to get a description from the villagers about where the monster would most likely be found. He directs the group to that area, then starts looking. He is not very good at it. [Perception 7]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+10=22 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2015 11:56:10 PM
Emrys listens intently at the description of the man described as brokering this broken deal. A kaleidoscope of faces shift and flicker through his mind as he tries to find the best example of the one illustrated with their words. (Knowledge [Local]: 22, to recall seeing such a man)
"Excellent Finn. There are many men among humans that fit that description. Was there anything you found unique about this individual?"
Upon hearing the splash and the familiar sound of his voice. "Ahh, on time as always, dear Barratore."
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday October 15th, 2015 12:23:24 AM
(BTW, sorry for not posting last night. Slumber had overtaken me again.)
As far as a name for the group, I think we should stay within the realm of medieval-style fantasy. I think we should avoid words like association, company, corporation, federation or coalition. They feel and sound way out of place. The style of name should be along the same vein as Brotherhood of the Red Hand, The Shadow Enclave, Coven of the Sword, Order of the Holy Word or Emrys' Devilish Dandies (<- this last one would require everyone to have a complete hair, cosmetic and wardrobe makeover.) Of course, these are merely examples. :)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday October 15th, 2015 2:50:01 AM
ooc: The Gentlemen's Hazard Society
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Thursday October 15th, 2015 1:39:17 PM
Edson pats Barratore on the back.
"Welcome back my friend."
He listens to the description, cataloging it in his head for the future.
Ooc: I like the idea of the Sun tie in.. perhaps The Rising Dawn.. and we could change to the Sun Dragons when/if we go DC.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=24 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+10=23 ; Thursday October 15th, 2015 3:19:11 PM
With a decision made, Brom grabs his longspear and moves out. "Let's get movin'. Don't know how long this is gonna take."
Nature knowledge DC 17 (for what the description of the monster might be); Perception DC 24; Survival DC 23
ooc: I like Dawn Company, but what about Eastern Dawn or Eastern Dawn Company? We are in the middle of the Eastern Wilderlands. I assume we are not going to be restricted only to the Float and will be the heroes of the Eastern Wilderlands so the name represents partially our location. Also, if we are settling on the Sun Dragons, dawn (the sun) rises in the east. Thoughts?
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=36 ; Thursday October 15th, 2015 6:25:54 PM
Lanliss watches for any surprises that migh arise , saying, Shantytown.... I guess we will found out what we are looking for quite quick
Ooc: neutral about the name.
Perception 36 rolled a 20 (:
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:36:47 PM
The group tries to get more information about the description of the creature, but not much else is forthcoming. Apparently the townsfolk were too busy trying to get away to take a good look at it.
Emrys inquires once more about the stolen bribe. Finn is only able to add that he could point him out if he sees the man again.
Lanliss and Brom put the group on the trail of the creature. After less than an hour of searching they spot a thin trail of blood in the water......
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:48:43 PM
ooc: For the group name, I would suggest that each player may have up to one submission. You do not have to have a submission if you do not wish. All submissions will be presented for voting. All voters can vote on three choices, assigning 1, 2, or 3 points to their choices. The highest total points is the winner. Thoughts?
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 Thursday October 15th, 2015 11:09:43 PM
On the hunt, along the way, Emrys suffers in silence with agonizing frustration. 'Such a fool, that Finn,' he thinks! There are few things Emrys can't stand, and it is dullards, 'idiots ... imbeciles!' who have the capacity for intelligent thought and observation, but choose not to use it. 'Such gifts are wasted on these humans,' he thinks to himself.
'I, myself, in the short time I've been to the Floating City and name eight such humans that fit that description who are involved with the Council. There is Councilman Fragan Whit, a one inch scar is under his left eye. Advisor Sigmund Ponzi wears a wig to conceal a balding head infested with lice. Hammond Beck, missing front tooth. Claris Monte smells of garlic. Almoner Wainwright wears many rings that rattle on his shaky hands. Man Servant Edgar Birtle hides a hare-lip under his marvelous mustache. Silas Noggins has absolutely horrible style. I mean, stripes and paisleys, really?! And let's not forget the Page, Maynard Higgins. The poor fellow has more problems I dare not dwell upon.' He then pauses and shivers at the many unwanted thoughts. 'There are many more nameless ones I have yet to learn. However, this halfwit Finn, was only able to determine he was a middle-aged human and then gave him all their money ... without knowing his name! Bravo, Finn! Bravo!'
Evaris d20+5=16 ; Friday October 16th, 2015 10:24:16 AM
Evaris follows the trackers, doing his best to stay alert. [Perception 16]
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=23 ; d3=1 ; Friday October 16th, 2015 1:53:25 PM
(Ooc: had trouble posting last night. Dice roller wouldn't work and I would have lost my post if I hadn't copied it before the site froze. My post was incomplete, so all you got was the mental rant. Lol.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Friday October 16th, 2015 4:21:30 PM
Edson follows behind Lanliss and Brom when they catch the blood trail.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=32 ; Friday October 16th, 2015 6:37:06 PM
We got a trail,Lanliss says, showing the group the trsil of blood. Lanliss aware of the danger head tries to sniff the air and stays alert of any sound of a creature in danger and also of a monster snoring or eating.
Brom Lanliss says with a joyful voice/tone. Do you think we will have a nice sleeping monster for an easy hunt ? Lanliss asks Brom in humor . Afterwards, (joking aside) Lanliss stays alert and in a much more serious mood. Perception 32
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Friday October 16th, 2015 9:17:33 PM
The trail of blood ends with a pool of blood. Looking around you find that the trail continues under the water. You follow the trail for a bit, and ahead you see a creature floundering in the water. It appears to be badly wounded. As you get closer, you can tell that it appears to be a nereid.....
OOC- you are now following the trail underwater. You will only need swim checks at this time for specific maneuvers such as moving into flanking positions etc. Just 'following along the trail' will not require a swim check. The darkness will also be a factor for those without darkvision.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday October 16th, 2015 11:52:24 PM
Evred casts resist energy (shock) and overland flight before heading into the water.
ooc1: I never really received an answer on the rules board concerning supernatural flight underwater. All right if we do half speed?
ooc2: Not seeing many suggestions for names. Are we ready to compile a list for voting?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=18 ; Saturday October 17th, 2015 11:24:39 PM
Brom swims closer to the creature. "We mean you no harm. If you let us, we can tend to your wounds. In return, can we ask some you some questions?" He says to the beautiful aquatic woman. Brom keeps the point of his spear low as to not seem menacing.
He keeps his eyes trained on his surroundings for dangers.
Perception DC 18
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=30 ; Sunday October 18th, 2015 7:50:22 PM
Lanliss takes a quick glance to make sure they are not in for a surprise (ambush). Lanliss then proceeds to look at the nereid, thinking for himself if it's the victim they are seeing ?, the hunter ? or maybe just the bait ?
Perception 30
Evaris d20+23=27 ; Sunday October 18th, 2015 9:07:03 PM
"My friend Brom is right," Evaris says. "We mean you no harm. I can heal your wounds, if you will allow me."
[Diplomacy 27]
If the nereid does not appear to understand, Evaris will cast Tongues and try again.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Sunday October 18th, 2015 10:19:53 PM "Does anyone speak Aquan?"
ooc: Speaking of which, can we talk with each other? Do we breathe water, or are the pearls creating bubbles of air around our heads?
Emrys Myrridanmyl ac10 hp46/46 d20+14=20 ; d20+23=25 ; Sunday October 18th, 2015 10:49:21 PM
(Knowledge [Nature]: 20, to recall what he knows of this fey and their disposition.)
"Aquan is one of the few languages I don't know, but I certainly speak the language of my fellow fey. In the Sylvan tongue, Emrys tries to speak to the wounded creature. "Hello friend. Be not distressed. We are here to help. Let us heal your wounds."
(Diplomacy: 25)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday October 19th, 2015 11:22:09 AM
Barratore swims along with the others. he's not a tracker, he's new to being underwater in the first place and the rest of the group have more immediate and useful experience here than he. Following a few feet behind Brom, seems the best option. Barratore holds back and lets the others approach the wounded creature.
Swim Check Take 10 = 14
Evaris d8=7 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 9:23:47 PM
If the nereid consents, Evaris casts Cure Light Wounds for 12 points of healing.
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Monday October 19th, 2015 10:19:26 PM
The nereid speaks common, and does so better than you might have expected. She is grateful for your assistance and accepts your offered healing. The wound is large and appears to be a bite from a large creature. "My name is Neermala. I only got away because I turned invisible after it bit me. Please, I think it is heading towards my village. Will you please stop it? I don't know what it is called, but our elders have stories about such creatures. It resembles what would you say, like a dinosaur? Except is has many necks like a hydra. Please, will you help me?" She does her best to try an alluring tactic to gain your favor, but her efforts are hampered considerably by her partially mended wounds.
OOC- I believe the pearls grant water-breathing and the ability to 'speak' underwater thus allowing spellcasting. They do not protect from pressure or cold of extreme depths, and do not give freedom of movement. JohnC can correct me if I have this wrong.
flying underwater- since I feel it adds to the scene, the flying will allow movement at half speed without a swim check. Special movement such as charging will still require a check. This ruling may or may not hold for future scenes.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=26 ; d20+10=18 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 11:05:35 PM
"Lead on." Brom says. "Looks like I might have some fun after all down here."
Perception DC 26; Survival DC 18
Emrys Myrridanmyl stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d20+23=40 ; d20+14=34 ; d100=60 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 11:57:11 PM
Knowing the nature of fey and the stupidity of the humans the left behind, Emrys begins to suspect something isn't right. Invisibility would have limited effectiveness underwater, still being able to see a void of displaced water where the body occupies. Not to mention a trail of scented blood trail that even land walkers can follow.
(Sense Motive: 40, to detect a lie.) (Bluff: 34, to keep a straight face to avoid giving away his own motives.)
As she turns away, Emrys casts a quick little cantrip (Leyline: 60. Casting Deathwatch, 0-level.), and looks to see if her wounds are truly severe as they appear to be.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 d20+15=16 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 11:58:31 PM
Evred rubs his chin in thought, and tries to recall anything resembling the nereid's description.
Knowledge (nature) 16
ooc: Oh, goodie. My first roll with my new character is a natural 1. How auspicious. :/
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Tuesday October 20th, 2015 12:17:15 AM
" I miss the days of picking pockets and scaling walls. Now we hunt many necked dinosaurs. " Edson says to no one as he follows Brom along under the water.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=22 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:03:35 AM
Barratore draws his sword and falls in 10' behind and to Brom's right. "Water hydra huh?. Elders have any stories bout it using magic or being smart, or does it just show up and eat the bad boys and girls?"
Perception 22
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=23 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 5:37:05 PM
Lanliss stays silent for the time being, looking at the direction they are going. Perception 23
Evaris d20+13=19 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 9:49:04 PM
"I'm happy to be of service," Evaris says. "Are you well enough to come with us now? I don't want to leave you here alone; the creature could double back."
[Heal check 19; does she need another cure spell, or is she okay?]
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Tuesday October 20th, 2015 10:27:10 PM Emrys wants to be sure of the nereid's motives. When pressed on the matter, she admits she isn't sure if the creature was headed directly towards her village, but her concern of the possibility seems sincere enough. The wound is not a fatal one for her, but is serious.
Brom is itching for a fight
Evred doesn't recall any specific details about the creature, but he doesn't think the nereid is making it up.
Edson longs for simpler days spent on the town
Barratore asks for more details on the creature. "it was believed to not be a dumb brute or an animal, so I suggest caution", says Neermala.
Lanliss keeps a watchful eye for any movement
Evaris offers more healing, which Neermala declines. She seemed reluctant to join with the group in following the monster, but changes her mind. "Come on, it went this way." She begins swimming in the general direction she thought it went. You notice it is not quite exactly the direction she indicated her village lies. "Does anyone have a light source? Maybe we could draw it out....."
OOC- I believe I saw a few posts mentioning spells cast, please list these in your post.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch d20+23=30 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:39:37 PM
(my active spells are in my name line.)
Emrys surprises himself. He is rarely wrong about such things. Being submerged in this strange environment is throwing off his instincts. Unless this beast is intelligent and using this fey as bait. It would have tracked her down and finished her off way too easily. "Be careful, my friends. The hook is nearby ... let's not get caught!"
(Perception: 30)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday October 20th, 2015 11:45:24 PM "I have a few wall of stone spells prepared, Ms. Neermala. Do you think we would be able to trap the creature in some pocket or den rather than confronting it in combat?"
Current Spells resist energy (shock) overland flight mage armor
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+10=11 ; d20+15=16 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 11:45:04 AM
"Trappin' the thing's no good." He says. "'Sides takin' way any fun fer me, it just pushes the danger off. We've already met some of the water-folk and takin' care of this thing would do well to move ahead relations." He says to Evred. "Let's deal with this thing in the open."
Survival DC 11, Perception DC 16 (wow, two nat 1's)
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=23 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 3:03:33 PM
Lanliss looks at the direction.
We are not on the right track. Lanlisd says. You said the village is torwards this direction he points. As to show his suspicion he says. Most monsters and evil things love the dark. But I will follow you for now he says.
(Looking out for an ambush) Perception 23
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 33 (T 14 FF 26), CMD: 31; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=20 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:05:21 PM
"Rather than confront it in combat?" Barratore chuckles and shakes his head. "Why in the great Wold would we not want to confront it in combat? " Barratore glances at Emrys. He had good instincts and Barratore gives a nod of understanding the man's position.
Perception 20
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:36:25 PM
As you continue to swim along, keeping a look out for the creature, Neermala disagrees with one of your plans. "You need to remember to think in three dimensions. Trapping a swimming creature underwater will be no easy task."
She holds up a hand, as if to ask for quiet. If you were on land, you would have the impression that the area around you has gone quiet. Too quiet.......
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Wednesday October 21st, 2015 11:40:05 PM
Evred turns and addresses the minotaurs of the group. "Would any of the large company present enjoy an enlarge person spell? Being huge has its benefits."
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Thursday October 22nd, 2015 12:14:17 AM
"I don't need to be larger, thank you, Friend Evred," Evaris says. Quickly, he casts Bless on the party.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+19=37 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 2:05:31 PM
Edson stops when she puts up her hand and cautiously begins looking around.
"No thanks" he whispers to Evred.
Perception 37
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=21 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 6:17:14 PM
I don't like this place, it's too quiet, Lanliss says and looks around. Perception 21
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20=6 ; d20+15=35 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:34:06 PM
Brom freezes by instinct when the water-folk raises her hand. He immediately scans the area with his senses to detect any presence besides their own.
The barbarian moves his long spear to a readied position waiting for the action to begin. In a low whisper, he says "Alright, let's rock."
Stealth DC 6, Perception DC 35
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Thursday October 22nd, 2015 9:23:41 PM
Looking around, you see what appears to be a small fish heading in your direction. But it doesn't take long before you realize that it is a BIG fish that was just far away. The far away part doesn't last very long however, and the creature quickly approaches. The creature's massive bulk is propelled through the water by multiple fins. The creature has six heads, each supported by a long snake-like neck. The jaws on those heads open and close in anticipation as the creature rapidly closes in.....
OOC- we are now in combat rounds. Please list all active spells/effects in your post, as well as updated combat stats as needed. The monster is currently 50 feet from your group.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; d20+19=33 ; 3d8+9=25 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 10:29:21 PM
Barratore declines the enlarge from Evred as well, but for other reasons. Barratore activates his Torc. Command activated Enlarge
As things go quiet, Barratore looks about and spots the incoming creature. The now Huge minotaur has but one attack plan, attack. He swims forward 20' and readies his sword for it.
Reach 15' Attack Hit AC 33 Dmg 25
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 deathwatch Thursday October 22nd, 2015 10:40:05 PM
"Oh no you don't, you multi-headed brute!" says Emrys. He takes hold of his metamagic rod (quicken) and croons a short tune that reverberates into a blasts of bedazzling cloud of glittery lights ... not once, but twice!
(Emrys casts Glitterdust x2. Two 10-ft radius spreads centered around all the various heads. Will Save DC: 20, twice, vs. Blindness! Range: 160ft. Duration: 6 rounds. I'm assuming all the heads are in a tight, forward formation in order to accommodate their high speed movement and prevent drag while snaking through the water. Not effected by Spell Resistance.)
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:27:47 PM
Evaris reaches over and casts Shield of Faith on Brom. [+3 deflection bonus to AC]
Everybody is also Blessed. That was from last round. :)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 d20+14=23 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+1=5 ; d8+1=9 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 12:18:22 AM
Edson unclips his bow and hopes his arrow still fly through the water. He unleashes two arrows (Hit ac 23 and 18).
Ac 23, 5dmg Ac 18, 9 dmg
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday October 23rd, 2015 12:23:30 AM
ooc: What kind of space are we working with right now?
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=37 ; d20+10=29 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 7:42:25 AM
Lanliss triea to hide from the fish with too many heads ! Swimming the fastest he can so he can hide before one of the heads notices him.
Stealth 37 Swim 29
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:06:56 PM
OOC- Evred, to hopefully answer your question, the creature is 50 feet away as mentioned previously. Beyond that, you are all underwater, so you have a 3-D environment in which to move. If you need something more specific, please mail me.
Remember, Saturday posts count for Friday.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 119/124 (139/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:49:50 PM
Brom spots the creature. "Yeah, this is gonna be lots of fun." He says with an excited tone in his voice. "Hey Barratore want me ta leave some of this for you?" He says chiding his friend in their continuing martial rivalry.
Brom swims forward so he and Barratore have the same reach. He readies his spear and let's his rage spill forth.
AC: 25
Rage: 1/20 Bless Shield of Faith
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 5d4+5=12 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 9:22:57 PM
ooc: Sorry. I thought we were in a cave system for some reason.
Feeling entirely too close for comfort, Evred casts a magic missile spell, and retreats backward 20 feet.
12 force damage
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ d20+12=19 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=19 ; d100=23 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=36 ; d100=18 ; d100=46 ; d100=28 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 3:41:36 PM
OOC- my apologies, this weekend got crazy hectic on me. Post tomorrow will be around 9-10pm.
Barratore activates enlarge on himself and then readies an attack on the creature.
Emrys sends a pair of spells at the creature, hoping to blind it.
Evaris casts a defensive spell
Edson readies his bow and gets off a few shots at the creature. (Ranged Attacks Underwater: Thrown weapons are ineffective underwater, even when launched from land. Attacks with other ranged weapons take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for every 5 feet of water they pass through, in addition to the normal penalties for range.) Both shots miss due to range. (50 feet at time of shots)
Evred casts a magic missile to damage the creature, then backs off hoping to stay out of range.
Lanliss tries to hide and withdraw. (Do you have hp damage? your post header indicates so)
Brom joins Barratore at the forefront, and also readies his weapon. (You receive an AoO, resolve it in your next post)
The creature avoids one of the glittering spells, but is hit by the other. Enraged, the creature continues on and tries to blindly bite around where it thinks its' targets were. As the creature moves in, Barratore slams it solidly with his sword. Brom attacks it as well. The magic missiles slam into the monster, not being impeded by the water.
The creature lashes out, knowing there is food nearby. (3 attacks each resolved against Barratore and Brom) Barratore manages to avoid all hits, the blindness impeding the creature's strikes. Brom also narrowly avoids all hits, but they were close calls. (50% miss chance due to blindness)
Barratore and Brom notice the water around the creature is noticeably warmer than the water in the surrounding area........
creature: -25hp, -12hp
OOC- I can't find anything on whether a multi-headed creature needs to have all heads affected by a spell, so it was hit or miss.
Brom strikes out with his long spear as the creature enters his range.
"Hey, this thing's heatin' the water up." Brom shouts back towards the smarter people.
Brom continues to strike out with his spear. It's stabbing doesn't seemed hindered by the water.
Attack (Rage, PA, Bless): AC 31, 21; damage 29, 29
Perception DC 25
Current AC: 25
Rage: 2/20 Bless Shield of Faith
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 d100=58 ; d4=1 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 10:47:26 PM
Using his metamagic rod again, Emrys casts a quickened spell and a ghostly hand appears next to him.
He then begins a performance of spoken word. Telling the tale of a band of unnamed heroes who decisively thrashed a dragon turtle; also not forgetting to mention how incredibly beautiful one of them was!
(Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage: EVERYONE receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. This does stack with Bless!)
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] d8=7 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 10:57:01 PM
Evaris casts a spell, aiming it so it will hit the creature and miss his allies. A loud crashing noise envelops the creature!
[Sound Burst; creature takes 7 points of sonic damage, and must succeed at a DC 17 Fortitude save or be stunnedfor 1 round.]
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 5d4+5=13 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 11:33:52 PM
Evred again casts magic missile, then moves 20 feet down.
If this creature has a breath weapon, then I had better not be in the area of effect...
13 force damage
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 106/106Character Sheet d20+17=32 ; d20+17=33 ; 3d8+16=27 ; 3d8+16=40 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 10:29:31 AM
Barratore shouts back to Brom, "I think we just made it piss itself." Barratore feels the inspiring song take a hold in his heart and soul. Yes, this was a task worthy of them and of the bards to come. He strikes with a deep lunge forward and then a mighty sweeping blow
PA Hit AC 32/33. Dmg 27/40 Enlarged Blessed Inspired
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 57/57 Monday October 26th, 2015 11:11:21 AM
Edson straps his bow around his shoulders and begins swimming around the creature, attempting to flank it with the warriors of the group.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday October 26th, 2015 6:06:16 PM
Lanliss still stays out of combat
Ooc:My hp is is full forgot to update What do I get from the bless spell ?
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Monday October 26th, 2015 10:24:15 PM
[OOC: Bless is +1 to hit, and +1 to certain kinds of saves. Follow the link for more. :) ]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Monday October 26th, 2015 11:02:03 PM
The spectral hand flexes and makes a menacing fist, eager to be loosed upon its prey. Then suddenly the hand flattens its fingers out and tilts itself up slightly, as if admiring its own fingernails. "You're right, Handsy," Emrys says with a smile, "They are quite striking!"
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ d20+18=20 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+20=27 ; d10+10=17 ; d10+10=14 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=29 ; d10+10=17 ; 4d6=13 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:02:47 PM Brom finds his spear is not impeded by the water. He strikes the creature, hitting once.
Emrys casts a spell, and then inspires everyone to be heroic!
Evaris hits the creature with a sound burst The sonic power travels a long way through the water, and will likely be 'heard' for a great distance through the lake. The creature appears to be unaffected by the stunning effect.
Evred casts another magic missile and then moves once again, hoping to avoid any possible breath weapon.
Barratore boasts, and then attacks again, hitting solidly.
Edson moves to try and get into a better position to fight.
Lanliss stays far removed from the creatures' nasty teeth. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The creature finally shakes off the blindness that Emrys hit it with last round. Injured and enraged, six necks snap forward to bite at nearby targets.
Brom is hit twice taking 17 and 14 damage Barratore is not hit, the attacks missing him completely Edson is hit once taking 17 damage
The water around the creature heats to a boil, Brom, Barratore, and Edson are caught in the effect and take 13 fire damage. Fortitude save DC 24 for half damage. If you are wearing heavy clothing or medium or heavy armor, you take a -2 on the save. If you are wearing metal armor, it begins to heat up as the heat metal spell. Will save DC 20 to negate.
Neermala is frightened of the creature and follows Lanliss and Evred in avoiding it......
creature: -37, -21hp, -29hp, -7hp, -27hp, -40hp
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 d100=18 ; d100=88 ; d100=99 ; d20-2=14 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:19:07 PM
Emrys takes hold of his metamagic rod for its last charge for the day and prepares another double cast. The spectral hand darts off to both Barratore and Edson giving each of them a gentle touch.
(Leyline: 18, hero point reroll: 88. 2nd Leyline roll: 99, both FREE casts!!! Casting Resist Energy on both Barratore and Edson. You each get Energy Resist [Fire] 20. Duration: 80 minutes.)
Emrys then attempts to put some distance between him and the beast, preferring to be near Evaris. (Swim check: 14)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Monday October 26th, 2015 11:21:49 PM BTW: Inspire Courage is still active. [free action]. Everyone still receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 5d4+5=16 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 11:59:15 PM Why fix what isn't broken...
Evred fires a magic missile and moves 20 feet backward.
16 force damage
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+4=6 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+17=29 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+12=29 ; d4=1 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=15 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 12:25:31 AM
With the multiple heads, I dont know if edson can flank so Ill show with/without.
Edson lashes out twice with his kukri, using Brom and Barratore to keep the creature off balance.
Hit ac 29 for 16 dmg (or ac 27 for 1 if no flank) Hit ac 29 for 17 dmg (or ac 27 for 2 if no flank)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+13=31 ; d20+7=8 ; d20-1=3 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+13=26 ; d8+23=31 ; d8+23=26 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:01:41 AM
[Fort save DC 31, Will save DC 8 - fail]
Brom resists the heat from the scalding water, but his armor begins to heat in the hot water. Even with this, Brom is undeterred. The pain is really no more than an itch to him.
"Is that all ya got!" Shouts the barbarian as he begins to sing, very poorly (Perform DC 3), a fighting song, which is all to familiar to followers of Domi. His rendition, though, sounds more like a cross between an adolescent boy and a monk's chant. In any case, it's bad, but that doesn't deter the man from singing anyway.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+11=20 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+17=35 ; 3d8+16=36 ; 3d8+16=31 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:23:35 PM
Barratore feels his armor heating up and the water about him start to boil as well. He endures it, and then a spell washes over him and seems to pull most of it away. Barratore presses his attack and what he feels is his advantage. He strikes in great seeping arcs, propelling nearly 15' of magical steel into the monster again
PA Hit AC 26/35. Dmg 36/31 Enlarged Blessed Inspired Resist Fire 20
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:26:37 PM
[Is there a map I'm not seeing?]
Evaris would like to move up and cast Resist Energy on one of the melee fighters, if that is possible.
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ 4d6=15 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday October 27th, 2015 10:28:42 PM
OOC- looks like some posting happened at the same time as mine, edits included below.
Emrys gives some fire resistance to Barratore and Edson, looks like they'll need it.
Evred fires off another magic missile, and continues to try to stay out of the creature's reach.
Edson attacks from behind the creature, hitting a soft spot in its' tough hide.
Brom hits it again, and misses once.
Evaris casts resist energy on Brom, helping him avoid some damage.
Barratore hits the creature, helping to finish it off. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The creature succumbs to the multiple hits, but the boiling water is not quite finished yet. Brom is caught in the effect and takes 0 fire damage. Fortitude save DC 24 for half damage. If you are wearing heavy clothing or medium or heavy armor, you take a -2 on the save.
Brom takes no fire damage thanks to Evaris' spell Barratore takes no fire damage thanks to Emrys's spell Edson takes no fire damage thanks to Emrys's spell
The water around the now sinking carcass continues to boil, but seems to be beginning to lessen in intensity.
Neermala is confused and a little scared of what just happened. "I have heard stories about such creatures, but I have never even heard about one living here in Turtle Lake before. I wonder where it came from?"
OOC- no map due to 3D combat, I based position off of your posted preference for how close you intended to get.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:19:39 PM
"Thanks Emrys. That really helped." Edson says as his eyes follow the body down.
"What is it Neermala? Or more correctly was it."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:36:21 PM
"That is quite alright, dear Edson." He says with a smile, however his attention is still on the creature as it sinks into the abyss. He uses his special vision (Deathwatch) to determine if the creature is truly deceased.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday October 27th, 2015 11:55:58 PM
Quickly moving through the water before the corpse sinks away, Evred make arcane gestures and intones eldritch words of power. Reaching out, he touches the corpse, which shimmers with flashes of light as its shape twists and bends and collapses. Within moments, the fearsome creature is now a dead mackerel. Evred stows it in his haversack.
ooc: I cast baleful polymorph.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Wednesday October 28th, 2015 12:09:47 AM
ooc: 1. Dead bodies do not get saving throws. Otherwise casting raise dead or animate dead would require a saving throw. 2. The spell target is 'one creature,' but being dead doesn't make it an object. Raise dead targets 'one dead creature.' A 'dead creature' means that it differentiates from 'living creatures.' So 'creatures' is composed of the subsets 'living creatures' and 'dead creatures.' 3. Therefore, the dead creature is a valid target and does not get a saving throw.
Just go with it. I'm going to dispel the effect when we get back and sell it for spell components and as an exotic food. :)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday October 28th, 2015 4:10:10 PM
Barratore watches it sink, another challenge met and overcame. This time below the surface of a lake. Yes life was good. Even in his dreams of glory and honor, fighting the hordes of evil as the innocents crowded behind him for protection, that he entertained as a child. Running about with his sticks and throwing rocks, crushing all the imagined opponents before him. Never had he thought of underwater. A smile crosses his face, his teeth bared and everything anyone else does or say in the next few moments are lost on the day dreaming minotaur
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday October 28th, 2015 7:55:43 PM
Are there any more creatures of this type Lanliss asks Neermala
Big fish, little pond....DMBZ Wednesday October 28th, 2015 9:45:40 PM
Emrys is able to determine that the creature is definitely deceased. Evred casts polymorph on the creature, to save the body for evidence if needed.
Edson and Lanliss toss a few questions at the nereid. Neermala responds as best she can. "Your people might call it a water hydra, but our people know it by a different name, Scylla. If you mean are there any more in the lake, well.....all I can say is I hope not. I need to report this to my village, and make sure they are warned. I thank you for destroying the beast." With a final parting thought, she begins to swim away, this time headed in the direction you expect her village lies in. "It's too bad you didn't leave the carcass, it would have fed many of the smaller denizens of the Lake."
With the creature defeated, and the turtles found it would appear that things are falling into place for the group's current mission.......
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=19 ; Wednesday October 28th, 2015 10:33:11 PM
With the creature dead, Brom looks on with a little disappoint. "I was hoping for a little more fight out of that thing." He is a little surprised when Evred turns the beast into a fish.
"Anything else?" He says as a general question. "If that's it, let's get those turtles back to the surface and welcome Evred proper-like."
Before the water-folk swims away, Brom says with a smile "If ya see Demetria, tell her I said hi an' can't wait ta see her again."
Perception DC 19
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:04:38 PM
"There is still the small matter of those people's supplies that was lost. I'm sure there are other treasures left behind amongst their provisions."
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Wednesday October 28th, 2015 11:15:36 PM
"We need to get the turtles, but we also need to escort the villagers to the city, so we can find the man who took their money," Evaris says.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday October 29th, 2015 12:33:53 AM
ooc: Ugh. Sorry for being late. I had family fly in and we were socializing.
Evred stows the hydra-mackerel in his haversack and gives it a pat. "Forgive my ignorance, but how did the villagers get to their village in the first place? Who were those villagers in the first place, and what were you doing with them?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+11=17 ; Thursday October 29th, 2015 2:06:19 PM
Edson just shakes his head and giggles at Brom's new love interest.
His eyes glance to Neermala when Evred aks the questions. (Sense Motive 17)
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday October 29th, 2015 6:34:17 PM
If only life could be much more simpler. Lanliss says out loud to himself.
Escort service....DMBZ Thursday October 29th, 2015 9:26:12 PM
Edson and Brom notice Neermala's smile as she swims away. She says nothing, but the mischievous smile leads you to believe the message will be conveyed.
Emrys voices concern over the lost supplies. Searching the general area on the bottom of the lake could take days, if not longer. Another solution will be needed, or the supplies may simply be lost.
Evaris is ready to escort the turtles and the villagers back to the city.
Lanliss laments the complexities of life.
Evred asks some questions. The second can be answered by the group, the first however, is a very interesting question indeed. How did the villagers get the turtles to the underwater caves.........?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday October 29th, 2015 11:38:59 PM
Barratore comes out of his internal revelry and focuses back in on what the group is talking about. "Up for whatever you need. "I think the Turtles and our new city should be near the forefront of what we should do. Well that and properly greeting Evred."
Barratore has been off and knows he doesn't know a whole lot about what is going on and so he is real good with letting the others make the move here
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday October 30th, 2015 12:45:54 AM
Evred narrows his eyes in concern. "How... how do we get back? The man who sent us used a very accurate teleportation spell. I don't even know where we are right now."
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Friday October 30th, 2015 12:48:32 AM
"The villagers confessed to stealing the turtles from their proper caretakers in the Floating City," Evaris tells Evred. "They claim that it was an act of desperation after a man claiming to be a Council member accepted a bribe from them and didn't come through. If this allegation is true, it will have serious consequences--and then, of course, there's the matter of the theft. Pantheon expects us to strive for justice, though I confess in this case it may be difficult to see a clear path."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=15 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+15=28 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 2:11:10 PM
With the young man satisfied that his message will be delivered, he turns his attention to less fun things...the turtles. "Alright, I'm kinda gettin' done with this." He says. "We go this way." He continues pointing off in the direction the beast came. "Check to see if the lair is there. If it's there, get the supplies. If not, get the turtles and head back. And if those people make me chase after them, it'll more than the turtles they'll lose..." He leaves it at that.
Perception DC 28 Survival DC 11 Knowledge Nature DC 15
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=27 ; Friday October 30th, 2015 6:58:39 PM
Lanliss agrees to check the lair if they have the time and if it's not far
Perception 27
resupply....DMBZ Friday October 30th, 2015 9:13:29 PM
Searching for the supplies proves more difficult than originally expected. The area on the lake bottom near where the battle took place is devoid of anything that resembles the supplies. You have not yet come upon a lair, but may continue searching if you wish to do so.
Some survival checks should lead you back to the cave network, as you know the general direction in which they are located.
Evaris is concerned over the resolution of the turtle theft. Some discussion on the matter may be in order.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday October 30th, 2015 10:00:48 PM
Evred rubs his chin in thought. "These people, presumably, were deceived into thinking that a Council member of Float City was extracting a bribe from them. When they did not receive the service that was exchanged for the bribe, they stole the turtles as recompense. While that would be extrajudicial, it is in the spirit of fairness. However, the fact that they were deceived does not erase their crime. As Ffloy teaches, Always know what you're buying. Float City did not steal from them, and these people had no right to steal from Float City. Transferring their victimhood to another is not justice."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday October 31st, 2015 4:32:52 AM
I don't agree with you. Lanliss says. I think what they did was right but a bit reckless snd don't forget they were hopeless and don't know how everything work at the float citu kn terms of corruption and scams.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 74/74] [Bless] Saturday October 31st, 2015 12:47:28 PM
"It was wrong to take the turtles," Evaris says, "but understanding the totality of the situation changes things a bit. It would certainly be an injustice to hand down a standard punishment for theft, knowing everything that we know. But it would be equally wrong to ignore these actions completely. No matter what their justifications, they have still harmed the city. And possibly the turtles, though we can't know that for sure."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Saturday October 31st, 2015 2:15:32 PM
When the discussion of theft, and being right or wrong comes up Edson just smiles to himself. To many times was he on the other side of this discussion.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Sunday November 1st, 2015 12:05:50 AM
Evred shakes his head firmly but politely. "What they did was illegal. Their desperation and ignorance are mitigating circumstances, which would certainly affect whatever judgment is levied against them, but in the end they are still guilty of theft. They stole from an innocent party. I hope that whoever judges them is understanding, but theft is theft."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Sunday November 1st, 2015 9:35:10 AM
Barratore chimes in, "Bribery is wrong, accepting bribery is wrong, theft is wrong. far as I'm concerned these people you talked to are in the wrong. If someone on the council is corrupt, I'm not surprised. Corruption and positions of authority are like arrogance and centaurs, they simply go together." Barratore has said his peace and heads out to catch up with Brom. There were spoils of victory to be had.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+10=19 ; d20+15=21 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 11:08:55 AM
Brom listens to the conversation. "Listen," He says shouting back at the others. "Right, wrong, it don't matter. The Float didn't hire us ta bring ta justice the thieves - only get the turtles back. That's what I'm gonna do. Don't care 'bout the rest of it.Ya can talk 'bout the other stuff long as ya want when we get back." He leaves it at that and once Barratore catches they continue the search.
Survival DC 19; Perception DC 21
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday November 2nd, 2015 8:13:05 PM
Evred follows along, having little in the way of tracking skills or woodscraft.
Evaris Monday November 2nd, 2015 9:08:03 PM
Evaris smiles. "I think we're substantially in agreement," he says. "Let's get the turtles, and the villagers, return to the Float, and hash everything out there."
crime and punishment....DMBZ Monday November 2nd, 2015 10:46:33 PM
The search along the lakebottom proves fruitless, and no trace of the lost supplies is found.
You return to the caves, and the villagers, and now it is time to decide what to do.
It is clear that the turtles must be returned. And you are relieved to find that the villagers here have taken good care of them. As for turning all of the villagers over to the authorities, they are not too happy about it. And there is the logistics of it as well, with around 15 families, and a few others who have come here, you are looking at taking upwards of 100 people to the City.
However, if you wish to bring some of them in, Glenda and Finn volunteer to return to the city and take whatever punishment is decided over the matter. "Most of the people here had no direct involvement with the theft. It was a foolish thing to do, and we will stand punishment for the crime if that is your wish."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 d20+4=19 ; d20+10=25 ; Monday November 2nd, 2015 11:19:03 PM
Emrys tries to remember if there was a loss of life during the theft of the turtles or just the destruction of property. (ooc: honestly, I don't remember.) (Int. check: 19).
With what Emrys knows of the laws of the Floating City, he tries to determine what their possible sentences would be for these crimes. (Knowledge [Local]: 25)
To Glenda and the village idiot, Finn, all Emrys can say is, "Very well, this is the honorable thing to do. I will speak on your behalf of your cooperation."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 7:41:48 AM
" Whatever happens when we get back to the float we have to protect these two. We don't need the council or guards to jump the gun and target them for the theft. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 11:10:20 AM
Brom scratches his head. "Listen, haulin' back thieves ain't our mission here." He says. "We get the turtles, we get'em back, we celebrate. End of story." He says turning to Barratore for support before he realizes the straight-laced minotaur is probably not going to side with him on this. "They feel bad fer what they done, fine. go turn yurselves in. Ya don't wanna go back, don't care that way either. All, I'm sayin' this wasn't part of the job, an' it gets us nothin' fer our troubles."
"Meetin' water-folk hotties, fun; beatin' up on a fire-breathin' bunch a head thing, could have been more fun; giant turtle monster, fun; haulin' these guys back...not my idea of fun. That's all I got say 'bout it. Just needed ta speak my mind 'bout it."
Brom heads over to the turtles to see if he can "pet" one.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 4:45:15 PM
Lanliss sighs after what Brom says. So you don't care about them ? Lanliss asks Brom and continues, it's really not in your honor to care about them ?
Evaris Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 6:09:07 PM
Evaris smiles. "It may not be your mission, Friend Brom, but as a servant of Pantheon, I must pursue justice whenever I can. I agree that it makes most sense for these two to come back with us and represent their village. And this isn't just about punishing them. I'm hoping that they can identify the man who accepted their bribe so that he, too, can face Pantheon's justice."
crime and punishment....DMBZ Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 9:10:19 PM
Emrys can recall that the warehouse explosion caused significant damage to that building, but no known loss of life. You also know that the villagers were not responsible for that act, having neither the means nor the will to carry it out.
There seems to be agreement to bring Glenda and Finn back to the city to face justice for the theft. There is some concern over how heavy handed the City will be with them over the crime, but the best way to ensure they get a fair judgment is to take them in yourselves rather than leaving the matter to the City guards.
The turtles are raised and domesticated from birth, and are rather agreeable to Brom giving them some attention.
OOC- If there are no further dissenting votes, it is time to return to the city. You will need to decide which way you want to go to get there.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 9:31:35 PM
Barratore snorts in response to Brom, just as the barbarian had expected. "You know full well we're better than that Brom. They come back willingly and that's fine with me. Lanliss and Evaris say we speak on their behalf or at least make sure they aren't hung, I'm game there too. What i hear the theft is a symptom and as heroes we should be digging for the cause and cure that."
"So how we get them back? Flight?"
Evaris Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 10:25:37 PM
"Let's take it one step at a time," Evaris says. "First, let's return to the Floating City."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 10:40:00 PM
To answer Barratore, he says, "Without the benefit of teleportation, that what you and our new friend enjoyed coming here, one can surmise that we return the same way the rest of us came. At least now we have a boat, so we no longer need to journey around slapping the water like dogs."
With a snap of his fingers, a full length mirror appears beside Emrys (a silent illusion). He looks back at his reflection and with a sigh, he declares, "All this water ... it's going to take forever to put the bounce back into these curls. All the joy they bring ... how will everyone cope with the loss? These are dark days indeed!"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 11:56:51 PM
Evred nods his head in agreement that the party should return. Still unaware of how far they traveled by teleportation, and in what direction, he has little indication of where in the Wold they are currently located.
We could be on the southern continent for all I know...
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 2:50:47 AM
"These villagers had to have a quicker way, a shortcut, from the city. A way to get the turtles out quickly. Know anything like that?" He aks the villagers.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 5:05:54 AM
In case they go to prison I could always get them out, you know Lanliss says with a cheerful smile showing some set of keys that are part of his lockpicking equipment. Emrys you look wonderful Lanliss says and then laughs, Do I look great Lanliss asks Emrys with humor and looks at the reflection in the mirror, Don't worry Emrys, soon we will be in city and all of us will be resting for a while and you will get your hair done to beauty in no time Lanliss pats Emrys back and announces To the city !
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:31:31 AM
"Justice... Do what ya want." He says in disgust. "Ya know, they're loose ends. They took the icon of the Float. Prison'll be kind..."
He grabs one of the people. "How do ya get these ta move?" Brom starts to move the turtles out. As he passes by and says "But what do I know? Just keep me out of it."
crime and punishment....DMBZ Wednesday November 4th, 2015 9:04:36 PM
Finn and Glenda both appear a little pale at Brom's suggestion of what might be waiting for them back at the City, but they help round up the turtles anyway and make no hint of backing out on their promise. Finn is rather good at corralling the turtles, and for those who have some knowledge of the natural world, you would guess he is somewhat of an 'expert' in this area. "Getting the here was pretty easy", he says. "I got the adult to follow me, and the younglings just tagged right along. We had to herd them up a few times, to avoid the urchin and especially when that water hydra attacked us, but we made it ok. I think it will be best if we take the boat back, I can convince the adult to swim along behind it."
Glenda gives a few final instructions to a few of the adults who remain. She gives a stern look to Brennan, and then turns and hugs two children before joining you at the boat. "Ok. Are we all ready? Let's get this over with."
OOC- There are several tunnels leading out from this 'underground' dock area. One of the tunnels leads to an underwater passage that goes directly into the lake, and one of them Finn explains leads out to the surface of the lake. The exit is a small cove which due to it's natural formation, is difficult to see when passing by from the outside.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday November 4th, 2015 9:04:52 PM
Barratore falls in at this point. He was mostly along for the ride, like Evred. He had no real idea where they were and unless the Float is visible, no direction or course. The others knew, he didn't have to. He gives a small shake of his head regarding Emrys and the mans hair. He was not good at the other races when it came to humor. He was pretty sure the elf was speaking in jest, but maybe not and either way, he had no thought of how to respond. and with that his head began to hurt with too much thinking
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 10:55:40 PM
"Well, we are all moready situated to the land buthat I don't know how these turtles will do. Let's take the lake route and do it quickly. Noticing the two looking at their hair in the mirror, Edson let's out a little chuckle.
Evaris Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:06:07 PM
"Although, of course, we can go by boat," Evaris adds. "Or, some could ride in the boat and some could swim with the turtles and make sure they're keeping up. That might be the best option."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp45/46 deathwatch, bless, spectral hand, inspire courage1 Wednesday November 4th, 2015 11:19:08 PM
Emrys gives the floating mirror a swipe of his hand and it poofs into a puff of glittering dust before completely disappearing. "Well it will just have to do," he says with a sigh of haughty derision. "Well let's get on with it." It's implied he means to take a space on the boat.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 5th, 2015 12:09:32 AM
Evred follows along.
As they get seated on the boats, he asks the party in general, "Who, might I ask, is carrying the loot from your recent exploits? I assume you are adventurers, and I would be happy to lend my services in getting the best price for your salvage."
ooc: Dag nab it. I was seven minutes late to post on Wednesday.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday November 5th, 2015 5:31:04 PM
Not me for sure Lanliss responds to Evred. How much time will the trip take to the Float ?, Lanliss asks Finn.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+3=15 ; d20+15=31 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 5:55:38 PM
Brom pays close attention to how the turtles are handled and tries to mimic what he sees. He thinks it may come in handy later. He rides on the boat taking a point position on the small vessel.
Perception DC 31; Handle Animal DC 15
Goin' Fishin'.....DMBZ Thursday November 5th, 2015 9:42:14 PM
The group takes to the boat, and some can stay in the water with the turtles if they wish to make sure they are keeping up.(Please indicate in your posts if you are in the boat or swimming)
Finn is good to his word and doesn't seem to have any trouble keeping the turtles following the boat closely. Noticing Brom's interest, Finn gladly gives him a few pointers with his skill at handling animals.
Finn responds to Lanliss's question. "About 5 or 6 hours I would guess. The trip is a lot shorter naturally if you aren't trying to coax turtles into keeping up with you."
Float City is in view before long, it can be seen at a distance from most points around the Lake. As you get closer you begin to pass some fishing boats. They seem to be doing pretty well and you are able to overhear one of the fishermen commenting that the overall catch is some of the most bountiful he has ever pulled out of the Lake.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+24=29 ; d20+19=23 ; Thursday November 5th, 2015 10:35:06 PM
"I'm tempted to just fly off ahead and prepare a hot bath ... errr, I mean, baths for everyone! However upon reaching the docks, I imagine our work is far from over."
Taking his lute from his shoulder, he says with smirk on his face, "We might as well make the most of it." With that being said, he tips his hat, and suddenly his haggardly, waterlogged appearance melts away to his usual lavish, overly-elaborate style of dress. His hair and skin looks absolutely flawless. His beauty seems to radiate a feeling of wellness and joy to all those who have eyes that can see. He then begins to play a jaunty, little tune that is meant to delight his audience, but not too jaunty and animated that would scare off timid turtles.
(Hat of Disguise Self. Disguise check: 29. Using the hat to restore his naturally stunning and bewitching appearance.)
(Perform [strings]: 23.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday November 5th, 2015 10:44:35 PM
Barratore rides in the boat and tries to not to take up too much room. This craft was not the Sprite and this was not the open ocean, the minotaur is not a fan. He would need a better mode of transportation
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday November 5th, 2015 11:19:15 PM
Edson takes his place on the boat and stands with his boat ready. He keeps an eye on his friends, the turtles, and the upcoming town to make sure nothing goes wrong.
Evaris Thursday November 5th, 2015 11:31:01 PM
An indifferent swimmer at best, Evaris opts to ride in the boat. "Fish are plentiful," he murmurs to himself. To the group at large he asks, "what could cause something like that?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 5th, 2015 11:54:50 PM
Evred is using his overland flight to go above the water.
As they approach within sight of Float City, Evred speaks up. "Gentlemen. I would like to bring two things to your attention. First, if anyone is in need of buying or selling items, I have skills and contacts that would be of great use to you in getting the best prices. Second, I came to Float City with a purpose in mind -- to open my own business. When we arrive, I would like to treat you all to dinner and drinks at the Giggling Ghost, and give me an opportunity to share with you an exciting opportunity to invest your hard-won money in a very profitable business venture."
He looks over at Emrys. "Were you serious when you said you wanted to open a perfumery? How would you like your own chain of perfumeries in every major city on the continent? I can make it happen."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday November 6th, 2015 6:22:18 PM
Lanliss puts anything that is near him to cover his face, good night all wake me up when we arrive says Lanliss as he begins to feel sleepy. He sleeps while hearing Emrys performance.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=18 ; Friday November 6th, 2015 8:25:17 PM
Brom rides in the boat and awaits to arrive back at the float.
"Evred, the only investin' I do is gear. Keeps me upright an'll keep you breathin'. So, if ya can get me deals on that, I'm all ears."
Handle Animals DC 18
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday November 6th, 2015 11:50:06 PM
"I most certainly can. Would the rest of you be interested in free food and drink?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Saturday November 7th, 2015 9:44:56 AM
Evred was a smooth talker, and hit right on Emrys''s favorite thing. If he didn't know better, Edson would think Evred was a grifter.
" Free food and drinks have my favorite thing in them, being free."
Goin' Fishin'.....DMBZ Saturday November 7th, 2015 1:53:58 PM
As the group begins to learn more about the financial acuity of their newest member, Float City comes into view. The docks are busy as usual, with merchant traffic and a small fleet of fishing boats coming and going.
OOC- Do you plan to go directly to the Turtlemaster, or do you have something else to take care of first?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Saturday November 7th, 2015 2:35:11 PM
ooc - Turtlemaster. Warp 4. Engage.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday November 8th, 2015 6:15:34 AM
Good morning. Lanliss says as they arrive at Float city. Waking up refreshed. So what is the plan ? Where are we going to ? Lanliss asks Ooc whatever the group decides
Evaris Sunday November 8th, 2015 11:07:51 PM
"Yes, let's get the turtles back home first, then deal with the rest," Evaris says.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday November 9th, 2015 9:23:01 AM
Barratore looks at Edson and then to Brom before responding to Evred, "Free Drinks, or a free drink?"
They were out to get the turtles home, seems to him that it should be the first thing on the list upon returning. The others were already on it and thus Barratore keeps his mouth closed.
Evaris points out the plentiful catch, "We did just kill a creature that probably ate a lot of fish. Would think the numbers would take more time to come back. " Barratore knows little about the wilderness and cares just a bit less than that. His mind shifts back to those drinks
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday November 9th, 2015 12:16:54 PM
Edson knew the damage Brom, and Barratore could do to Evred s coin purse.
Gettinh closer to the city, Edson nods his head in agreement with the others. "After the turtles, to the city council?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday November 9th, 2015 9:52:42 PM
Evred regards the minotaur with a smile. "Mr. Steelwind, I do not skimp when it comes to treating friends and future business partners. When I say 'free drinks,' what I mean is 'I will buy you enough drink to kill five halflings.' Would an entire keg of dwarven stout ale just for yourself suffice? We could have them attach a handle directly to the barrel, if you like."
Goin' Fishin'.....DMBZ Monday November 9th, 2015 10:17:03 PM
With the mission nearly complete, some of the group begin making plans for celebrating. Of more immediate concern is returning the turtles to the Turtlemaster.
As you approach the docks, there is a great deal of activity. There are numerous boats and turtle barges being loaded and unloaded with cargo and supplies. There is a lot of competition between them and the fishermen to get a place on the docks to conduct business. Supplying a city of this nature takes a great deal of work.
You wait in line for a spot to tie up to the dock. One of the Harbormaster's men waves you over to a place between two boom lifts along the 100 foot pier. He begins to ask you for a docking fee, but seeing your 'cargo' he waves it and ushers you through inspection as quickly as possible. "Turtlemaster's is that way", he says pointing to a building at the end of the pier. "You've kinda been expected. We didn't know how long it would take, but word was sent from council that they sent an adventuring party out to look for the stolen turtles. And adventurers never let us down."
You take in the sights and sounds of the docks and make your way to the Turtlemaster. Finn does very well coaxing the turtles along, and they seem a bit excited by the unusual activity. Outside the Turtlemasters, a clerk stops you and asks you to state your business.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday November 9th, 2015 10:52:29 PM
Barratore chuckles, "it's cute you think it would be just a single keg. I'll take it easy on you."
As the group rolls up, Barratore has his own question, "What's going on? Place is pretty busting, turtles are being odd, meaning it's not normal. That and Skippy back there. So what's going on?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday November 9th, 2015 11:23:23 PM
"We have your turtles. Would you like them?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday November 9th, 2015 11:38:49 PM
Answering Evred's question about dominating the Wold with a perfumery empire, he says, "It's not my ultimate desire, but I'm not opposed to the idea. I'm in the process of recruiting more artisans of the craft."
Speaking to his friends, "I imagine the fishing will be quite good for a while. We've did deprive the lake of two quite sizable and voracious predators."
To the harbor worker, Emrys simply says with a devilish smile, "If we hadn't stopped for a picnic, we would have been back much sooner."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+5=7 ; Tuesday November 10th, 2015 11:11:18 AM
Brom smiles at Evred's invitation. "One keg'll get us started." He says. "Yeah, I'll try." He says looking at Barratore.
Evaris Tuesday November 10th, 2015 6:39:08 PM
"They're safe and sound," Evaris adds to Evred's explanation, "and, I expect, very glad to be home again after their little adventure."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday November 10th, 2015 7:49:50 PM
Lanliss keeps quiet when the clerk asks them about their wherebouts...showing a smile after what Emrys says to the clerk
Goin' Fishin'.....DMBZ Tuesday November 10th, 2015 9:20:06 PM
The clerk looks at Barratore with a confused look on his face, as if he didn't understand the question. Then Barratore sees the man's face light up with sudden realization. "Ahh, you must be new. Or else not come down here much. The docks are always this busy and I see you have ....the .....turtles? BELBA! They're back!" He yells into the shop behind him.
A middle-aged Halfling woman appears shortly thereafter asking what all the fuss is about. When she sees the turtles she is overcome with tears of joy. "My babies! You've found them, oh how wonderful. And they appear to be well-kept too. Well, I don't know how you did it, but you have my gratitude. the council informed us they had someone working on it, and I see that they weren't just brushing me off. Speaking of the council, you should probably go and report to them. Oh, and while you are there, see if they have processed my request yet for more turtle trainers. The Turtle barges are in increasing demand."
The Turtlemaster, Belba Stubbletoe then calls out several more employees to begin moving the turtles into some clean pens, and get them food and water. They seem to be adept at the work, and follow the Turtlemaster's instructions diligently. One of the workers offers a helpful tip. "If you're new around here, be careful. The Fence level which you are now on can be pretty rough."
Evaris Tuesday November 10th, 2015 10:37:44 PM
"We need to speak to the Council anyway," Evaris says. "Although we'll keep an eye out for ruffians. Thank you for the warning."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday November 10th, 2015 10:42:17 PM
Barratore decides the man insulted him and stands up and steps from the boat. he's about to return the insult in kind when the last half of what he is saying sinks in. Leaving Barratore standing on the dock, a little mad, but not mad enough to hit the man.
At this point, Barratore gets out of the way and returns to more important matters, future free drinks.
The comment of Fence level being rough, elicits a grin and chuckle from the minotaur. "not that fortunate lately" he grumbles
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday November 10th, 2015 11:50:22 PM
Evred is happy to see the turtles returned to their rightful owners. "Let's take care of this report to the council. We will want to make certain that they are aware of just how capable and valuable we are. Perhaps now would be the best time to begin branding ourselves. Perhaps a name for our group. Hmm...."
ooc: Let's finish voting before we make our report, yes?
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 4:49:31 PM
I think I just found a way for your people to live in the city as the turtlemaster needs more turtle trainers Lanliss says to Finn.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 6:25:50 PM
Edson nods behind Lanliss. That was a wise plan of action. Noticing Barratore a little mad, Edson moves to his minotaur friend.
"Don't get thrown in jail.. we have drinking to do."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday November 11th, 2015 6:26:14 PM
Dropping off the turtles, Brom leaves the other things to the others. "Right, we're done with this. I'm goin' ta get a hot meal and lots ta drink."
Goin' Fishin'.....DMBZ Wednesday November 11th, 2015 10:37:01 PM
The turtles are taken care of for now, and are in good hands with the Turtlemaster and her employees. it is time to report to council.
There seems to be some indication that some of you would prefer the drinking to start sooner rather than later. Since it is not necessary for the entire group to report to the council, please indicate if you intend to visit council as a group, or if some of you are going to find a bar or tavern instead.
Tomorrow's post will put you at council unless you have anything you want to do before you get there.
Evaris Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:00:51 PM
Evaris will speak with the Council. "Although if people would rather go drink, I can certainly understand. We can meet up later. I will need Finn and Glenda to come along to the Council, though."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:04:20 PM
Barratore looks down at Edson, "Probably a bad idea, you're right." Barratore snorts a blast of air from his nostrils to clear his head. A council report, well that should be unpleasant at best.
Barratore moves to Brom, "Oh no you don't. We all go. Can't get paid and glory if you don't tell the suits how great you are and how they need to thank you Suck it up with me and let's do this and then we hit the Ghost."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:06:44 PM
Emrys looks to his fellow E's (Evaris, Edson and Evred) of the group and quietly suggests, "It's probably prudent that some members of our fellowship become lost in a barrel of ale while we tend to the council. We could possibly broker a deal that would keep these turtle thieves out of the dungeon and into a more productive situation." He tilts his head toward the Belba the Turtlemaster, indicating the two thieves would prove most useful in her custody.
On his way to see the council, he instructs the two turtle thieves (Finn and WhatsHerName) on how to behave. "You don't have to be, BUT YOU WILL at least appear to be repentant in front of the council. You will keep your mouths shut unless spoken to, otherwise WE will do all the talking!"
(Sorry I didn't post last night. I came home from work and had a very decisive nap that last until dawn.)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:32:24 PM
Edson normally would head with his friends to get some drinks, but the thought of the dirty council member and the potential for the turtle thieves being prosecuted leads hime to head to the council.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Wednesday November 11th, 2015 11:45:06 PM
"Let's take care of the council. Enhance our brand, collect our reward, gracious acceptance of their thanks, and we go get ourselves good and drunk."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday November 12th, 2015 3:33:47 PM
Brom knows Barratore is probably right, but he didn't need to bloviate to the council. Brom believed acts, not words, proved a man's worth. "Fine[/i." He says with a sigh. "But if we pass a tavern, I'm gettin' a cask fer the road! Makes dem blowhards easier on the ears."
Brom heads off with [i]The Knights that Spell BEEEBLE to the council.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday November 12th, 2015 7:22:30 PM
Lanliss agrees to go to the council, Saying The sooner we get to them the better.
Home Lake Home
Waiting is the hardest part.....DMBZ Thursday November 12th, 2015 9:58:43 PM
The Diamond (Blades?) make their way to the council. it is a long walk through a crowded city. The ruffians that the sailors warned you about don't seem very interested in mixing it up with such an obviously well-armed group. On the way through the Fence level where the docks are contained, you pass several bars. One of them, the 'Rusty Scabbard' is advertising an arm-wrestling competition to take place later that night. You pass the Giggling Ghost, and several bards can be heard performing from within. Food and drink promises to be available in abundance, but first you have a report to make.
You travel through four other levels of the city. Then you reach the top, the 'Open Air Level' as it is known by residents. You travel through the Diamond Midway and head directly to the Palace of the Overlord. There are numerous residents waiting in line ahead of you, come to plead their own cases before the Overlord. You can see several members of the council in attendance, including Tarshas, the centaur Tourism Advisor, The Mistress of Turtles Cris Webfoot, the High Advisor, Markus Simpson and Olathe Pelipa -- Liontaur Overlord of the Floating City.
As you get closer, a clerk asks you to state your business with the Overlord, and gives you some paperwork to fill out while you wait. "Please return it to me before you address the council, so that I may add notes to it as needed."
Only two hours later, you are next in line and the man before you pleads his case. He claims his store on merchant level was robbed and says that other stores have been robbed also. The total damages in this case do not exceed 50 gold pieces. There is general agreement among the councilors that the city guard on that level could be directed to increase patrols. The Overlord makes a ruling and agrees that it will be done. The clerk notes the details and then hands all the paperwork on the matter off to a court scribe. The clerk then yells....NEXT!
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=26 ; Thursday November 12th, 2015 11:07:22 PM
(Diplomacy: 26.)
With a confident smile, Emrys steps forward with grace and elegance to address the Overlord and the council in a courtly manner. "We have returned with all the turtles in happiness and good health. They are with the Turtle Master presently and enjoying all the creature comforts of Floating City life."
He then pauses for the Overlord to direct the conversation. Trying his best not to distract from the Overlord's power and presence with his own overwhelming aura of charisma and beauty.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday November 12th, 2015 11:24:40 PM
(Lol, that's detract not distract, victim of spell check.)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 12th, 2015 11:44:23 PM
Evred stands respectfully and remains quiet, waiting for a prudent opportunity to contribute.
I still only have a fuzzy understanding of what even occurred...
Evaris d20+25=35 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 1:03:36 AM
"It is as Emrys says," Evaris adds. "The turtles have taken no hurt from their recent adventures, and the Turtle Master seemed pleased to have them back."
[Successfully Aid Another, Emrys gets +2 to his check, or +4 if he's a WLA member.]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+18=31 ; Friday November 13th, 2015 6:03:19 PM
Edson fingers the pommel of his khukri. He keeps his eyes out, watching the council members to see if any react to the story.
Perception 31
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Friday November 13th, 2015 10:16:08 PM
Barratore grunts at Brom for wanting to pick up a cask on the way, but if he makes a break for the tavern,Barratore doesn't try to stop him. Unless one counts asking him to pick up an extra cask as trying to stop him.
Waiting for the overlord, Barratore fidgets and shifts about. He manages to keep his mouth shut though
Once they gain audience, Barratore folds his arms across his chest and plants his feet shoulder width apart. He knew his job at this point was to look impressive and let Emrys and Evaris make them sound impressive
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday November 13th, 2015 11:48:46 PM
ooc: check
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20=17 ; Saturday November 14th, 2015 6:35:53 PM
And we got help too Lanliss adds Ooc: I rolled for Aid skill Do I need to add modifiers from somewhere ? DICE 17
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Sunday November 15th, 2015 7:59:44 PM
Brom hated the politics part of this game. He never played it well and since many of the blowhard council types were wimps, Brom had no respect for them and wasn't subtle about it if asked.
At the audience, Brom holds his cask under his arm. In his other hand is a large mug, full of ale. He drinks it thinking he wished he had some mutton to go with his ale.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday November 16th, 2015 10:52:01 PM
Emrys maintains his pleasant expression awaiting the good Overlord to speak. The longer he remains silent, the more he thinks this is some kind of power play. Thinking to himself, he curses in silence ... he knew he shouldn't have been so arrestingly gorgeous and entrancing!
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 d20=3 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 11:59:23 PM
ooc: check
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:11:54 AM
Edson waits and watches.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday November 17th, 2015 12:32:40 PM
Barratore fills his new tankard of the taurs with some ale from Broms cask
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday November 17th, 2015 2:13:16 PM
Brom fills Barratore's tankard and then his own. He is not normally a patient person, and this is reaching his limit.
Waiting is the hardest part.....DMBZ Tuesday November 17th, 2015 9:02:08 PM
The council sits and listens to your report. They seem pleased overall with the results. Markus addresses the first point. "We have received direct word from the Turtlemaster, who reports that all the turtles are accounted for and in good health. We commend you on completing this task as was set for by this council and out illustrious Overlord." The Mistress of Turtles seems extremely pleased by this portion of the report.
As he is speaking, Finn subtly elbows one or two of you and nods. As you were hoping he would point out those who 'took' the villagers money, you can infer that it was either Markus, or a clerk who works for him.
With the Overlord's nod of approval, High Advisor Markus continues. "There is a second point which has yet to be addressed, that being the nature of the theft which started this mess. There is significant damage to one of the docks warehouses, and then there are the thieves who caused said damage. Since you have found the turtles, I presume you have found the thieves. Has justice been administered in the City's name?"
"On the third point, is there any other information to present to council regarding this whole affair?"
"And then, finally, we will speak of compensation for your considerable efforts."
Evaris d20+23=35 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 10:31:26 PM
"Thank you," Evaris replies. "Justice has not yet been administered, because, as is so often true, the case is more complicated than a simple theft. Those who acted did so out of desperation, because they themselves had been swindled of a substantial sum of money. They recognize that they made bad decisions, but they beg your assistance, Lords and Ladies, in ensuring that justice is meted out to all parties."
[Diplomacy 35]
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 d20+22=28 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:10:11 PM "Come now, Emrys. The Lords of Float City are known far and wide for their justice and wisdom. I'm certain they will show magnanimous prudence."
*winks at Emrys*
Aid Another 28
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 18th, 2015 2:43:37 AM
Evaris and Evred meant well, but they were being too diplomatic. Edson wasn't as political as the other two.
" Justice wasn't administered because the real perpetrator is none other then Markus or one of his underlings. Our victim pointed him out as the one who stole his money. Now where I am from , thieves get their hands cut off... " Edson says as his khukri appears in his hand.
He looks to Brom and Barratore knowing they will be needed for muscle. Then to Evaris and Evred he mouths the words "sorry ".
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=35 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 4:09:34 PM
Lanliss looks out at the direction Finn showed, trying to notice anything that might be a strange/stressed behaviour from Markus or his clerk Perception 35
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 9:07:51 PM
Brom pours another tankard of ale and takes a drink as other members of his group sling accusations.
Perception DC 30
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday November 18th, 2015 10:16:47 PM
Barratore nods as Brom fills him up and he commands he tankard to room temperature and has a drink. Hmmm perhaps a just a bit of chill instead. Emrys and Evaris were doing fine. The familiar ring of steel though pops his mind from his beverage. Edson with sword in hand in the council chamber. Right off the bat, Barratore thinks it's a bad idea.
"Have you lost your mind Edson? You really need to practice some filtering."
Barratore looks to see where the nearest guards are rushing in from and will put himself between Edson and them, turning sideways and stretching out an arm towards the guard and Edson to create about a 15' barrier. His Tankard in his right hand closest to Edson. He does not do so of course if no guard come rushing out.
Waiting is the hardest part.....DMBZ Wednesday November 18th, 2015 10:18:24 PM
Markus sputters and sprays the coffee he was drinking out all over the floor. "What foolishness is this? What are you accusing me of?"
Before Markus is able to completely rage over the accusation, the Overlord cuts him off. Olathe Pelipa, the female liontaur speaks with a loud authoritative voice, and yet it is still distinctly feminine. "Calm yourself Markus, I'm sure there is an explanation forthcoming. Obviously this theft was more complicated than it at first appears." She waves off the guards and then gestures to Edson. "And you sir as well, please consider sheathing the weapon. I forgive the insult as I am used to the inclinations of adventurers. You can see how much respect and care we have for adventuring groups, we respect you enough to allow you to appear before council without being disarmed. Please extend us the courtesy of leaving your weapons where they belong."
"Now, there is surely an explanation that goes along with your statement, let us hear it now." With a barely noticeable sidelong glance at Markus, she adds, "I will endeavor to make a fair ruling in this matter."
Perception checks reveal to Lanliss and Brom that Markus is irritated and a bit angry.
Evaris Wednesday November 18th, 2015 10:49:22 PM
Evaris bows. "Thank you, Overlord. Here are Finn and Glenda, residents of a nearby town. They have a tale to tell, and I beg you to hear them out."
He is attempting to Aid Another (automatic success for Diplomacy) to assist Finn and Glenda in telling their story.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=26 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:39:45 PM
(Diplomacy: 26)
Give a slight bow to both the Overlord and the liontaur. Addressing Olathe Pelipa, Emrys says, "Thank you, madam. Your grace is matched only by your great wisdom." He saunters over next to Edson. "My fine friend here (Edson) meant no disrespect; a stalwart devotee of justice, unbiased and equitable ... he was simply making a point." Glancing at Edson's weapon, Emrys adds, "A curved point, mind you ... but merely a point nonetheless."
One quick look at Edson and it should be obvious to the elf that he is saying, please, please, put the weapon away, please.
(sorry I missed last night's post. i fell into a deep slumber once again!)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 19th, 2015 12:00:39 AM
Evred talks through a smile. "Put your weapon away or I will turn you into a rabbit."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 19th, 2015 12:01:03 AM "Temporarily."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday November 19th, 2015 1:44:14 AM
"This? " Edson asks, holding up the khukri. " This isn't a a weapon, this is used to clean my nails. But I get how it could be mistaken. "
Edson sheathed the khukri again before continuing.. " Sorry for any perceived disrespect.. but your man Markus there ripped off our friends and kept money for himself leading our friends to stoop so low as to steal your beloved turtles. Kind of a man needs to eat so he steals food situation."
As he passed Evred he also talk through a smile. " Turn me into a rabbit and you will never have a coin to spend ever..." .
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=19 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 3:32:38 PM
Brom smirks at the exchange over Edson's dagger. He reaches over and refills Barratores tankard. "Stuff's pretty good. Gonna get some more after the show." He says. He then fills his own and continues to watch the scene unfold.
Perception DC 19
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday November 19th, 2015 4:51:25 PM
Barratore is not the smartest creature in the Wold, but he knows when he is lost and over his head and this was the time. he simply did not understand diplomacy, or nobles, or humans, or elves....the list is really frightening long no you think about it. Lucky for him, their is one thing here he does understand, ale. Barratore accepts a refill and this time, tries it on the warmer side. They were all a bit crazy if anyone were to ask him. Looks like no one was on their way to make a mess of Edson. Barratore lets out a sigh as Edson pushes onward at the High Advisor.
Defending one crime with another. It irritated him.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=20 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 7:14:14 PM
Lanliss looks at the surrouning smiling a smile that says "Can I poke the criminal with a knife already ?"
Perception 20
Truth or Dare.....DMBZ Thursday November 19th, 2015 9:57:34 PM
The Overlord of Float City nods her head while listening to the responses. She seems pleased and unsurprised that Edson has agreed to stay his weapon, and that it was done diplomatically as well. She seems to have a high regard for adventurers.
Finn and Glenda look each other in the eye. There is no doubt the two are in love. With the unspoken words between them, Glenda addresses the council. "I beg your forgiveness for what we have done. Please do not punish the rest of the villagers for the actions of a few. We stole the turtles. It was our intention to raise them, and prove to you that we could become valuable turtle trainers for the City. We paid a bribe to Markus through his aide in order to get the license from the City that we would need to legally care for the turtles. We had nothing to do with the warehouse explosion however. It was simply good, or maybe bad timing."
The Overlord listens with interest. "So, you committed a theft in return for the theft committed against you. There are two crimes then to resolve. Markus? What do you have to say?"
Markus, who has been sitting listening, with a smile on his face answers eagerly. "It is quite simple really. There was no theft. The money they paid was a fee in order to acquire a license." He nods his head towards the Turtlemistress, Cris. "Ask her, she knows. We need to keep out the dregs, we can't have just anyone raising turtles for our turtle barges. You know how important they are to the City." Markus seems calm and relaxed now, where before he was close to being enraged. "There is a bit of bureaucracy involved, waiting period and such. I guess they just didn't understand." He says the last with a smirk.
The Overlord sighs but doesn't seem to refute Markus' claim. "So, it is for me then to decide the fate of the turtle thieves. I am willing to hear arguments for suggestions on the punishment before I pass judgement."
Finn and Glenda hold each other close....
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 d20+22=25 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 11:21:44 PM
Evred clears his throat. "May I, O wise and prudent Overlord? I am a Venturer in the service of Ffloy, and am very familiar with matters of property law. In most nations and cultures, the punishment for theft is composed of two parts -- an amount equal to the value of the property stolen, and an amount for punitive purposes. Since these persons did not hurt anyone in the commission of their crime, were motivated by a desire for recompense for perceived wrongs, are contrite in their confession, and the property has been returned without damages, then the need for punitive action is rather small. To directly recompense the aggrieved party, the Turtlemaster, and in light of their destitute state, I would suggest indentured servitude at the turtle stables. They would receive standard wages, with half garnished for payment toward the debt. The debt would equal twenty-five percent of the value of the turtles for punitive damages. They would have an indentured collar on their necks, and not be allowed to leave the city until their debt is paid. The Turtlemaster's property is restored, the stables gain two laborers, the guilty pay a punitive debt to the city, and the guilty are allowed to repay their debt with honest labor."
Diplomacy 25
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday November 19th, 2015 11:53:27 PM
"Wait... that's it. This pompous horses ass commits a crime right in front of you, and you turn your attention back to these two? Why not check the paperwork.. see if it was even filed. Check the money to see if it was deposited in the appropriate account or just pocketed.
You didn't even question the turtle mistress for crying out loud. "
Evaris d20=3 ; d20=9 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 8:57:41 AM
"I shall accept your kind offer," Evaris says to Markus, "and ask the Turtlemaster. Mistress, is there a fee for obtaining a turtle license? And how much is the fee? Because I must say, I find it curious that the amount is precisely the sama amount the village could raise by pooling all their resources. That's a rather striking coincidence.
"And, if I may, I'd like to ask why there needs to be a waiting period."
[Okay, the die roller just spontaneously rolled twice. I'll take the first one, which gives a Diplomacy check of 26]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Friday November 20th, 2015 11:31:18 AM
Barratore takes another sip and shakes his head, where he was from, you didn't speak to the elders in such ways. Insinuating their laws and governance is not as cultured as others or simply insulting them without giving a proper challenge. Back home, there would be several kaylebs taking place. This was not the Steelwind clan though. The overlord, despite being a liontaur, seemed to be quite calm on everything thus far. Barratore had nothing to add, nothing he could add, he was not there for any of it. He felt an adventurer's point of view on the two villagers was needed though. Straight forward and so he pokes Brom. "If there is anything to say on behalf of those two, you should. "
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20=14 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 8:46:09 PM
I think that's strange too Lanliss comments about the high fee needed, nodding. Commenting Halflings don't like evil sneaky bastards that use hopeless victims Aid Evaris
Rolled d 20 got 14 My Diplomacy skill is 12
Truth or Dare.....DMBZ Friday November 20th, 2015 10:13:14 PM
Turtlemistress Cris Webfoot nods her head. "It is true, the fee is as he has stated." She looks strangely at Markus for a moment and then returns her attention to you. "In the past we have had many unfortunate incidents involving people trying to become trainers who were not prepared to handle the task, and others who were trying for whatever reason to manipulate the process. We have developed over a number of years a specific process now to become trainers and it has served us well."
The Overlord responds to Evred. "You make a fine diplomat. I will not forget. As for the pompous horses ass, that he may be, but he is MY pompous horses ass. Do not forget it. The money will be accounted for, as it always is." Markus glowers a bit but says nothing.
Finn and Glenda look a bit helplessly at one another. You can hear them whisper quietly, wondering as you do at the amount of the 'bribe' and the license fee being one and the same.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday November 20th, 2015 11:25:44 PM
Evred looks to Emrys, not being overly familiar with the details of the story told by Finn and Glenda.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Saturday November 21st, 2015 1:50:05 AM
Edson just shakes his head in dismay and walks towards Brom and Barratore. He was done.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Saturday November 21st, 2015 3:23:03 PM
Barratore nudges Brom, "Looks like Edson could use a drink too." He bears his teeth to the rogue in a minotaur grin, "They can't hear you unless you sound pretty." He hands the rogue is Large Tankard of the Taurs. "Take the edge off."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=32 ; d20+5=16 ; Saturday November 21st, 2015 4:14:27 PM
Lanliss is speechless, he then looks at the turtlemistress trying to sense motive if maybe she is corrupted too ? (Because of the strange look she gqve Markus) Just like he thinks Markus and the Overlord are corrupted
Perception 32 Sense Motive 16
Evaris d20+23=41 ; Sunday November 22nd, 2015 9:57:57 PM
"So it would seem that what happened was a misunderstanding," Evaris says. "The villagers paid a fee, believing it would gain them a license right away. When they did not obtain one, they grew desperate and did something very foolish. Their error has been corrected. I hope the Council will take all of this into consideration when deciding their fate.
"Also, it seems as if your process isn't serving you quite as well as you think. Perhaps it would be a good idea to institute safeguards against similar misunderstanings in the future."
[Diplomacy 41]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:26:35 AM
Edson just glumly walks over to Barratore and Brom He takes the tankard from Barratore and takes a small sip. He wanted to get drunk, but he needed to keep his senses incase this whole discussion derailed.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday November 23rd, 2015 10:17:57 PM
Barratore takes back his tankard and and after finishing anything left, stows it back on his belt. It was amazing how often he found others in agreement every time Evaris said anything about anything. Then it hit him, how often might that had been done to him. Should he be upset about that? Would it matter, they'd just talk him out of it probably
Truth or Dare.....DMBZ Monday November 23rd, 2015 10:37:15 PM
With not much left to say the Council turns to their own deliberations and quietly discuss the outcome. Although their conversation is quiet enough to not be overheard, you sense that if you have anything else left to say on the matter that they will be willing to hear it.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+12=16 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 10:58:13 PM
Brom takes another drink. Then in a low voice to Barratore he says "I said my peace 'bout this before. They should've stayed home, but I'm not the brains. I just swing a sword."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:32:37 PM
Evred is satisfied.
Evaris Tuesday November 24th, 2015 12:52:55 PM
Evaris allows the council to debate, and turns his attention to reassuring Finn and Glenda. "I am sure the Council will be just," he tells them. "And if they are overly harsh, that is not necessarily the end. I am a cleric of Pantheon, and hopefully his Temple holds some influence in this city. All will be well."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 7:35:00 PM
Yeah, everything will be alright. I trust Evaris. Lanliss says and winks Finn and Glenda.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 8:26:22 PM
(Sorry for not posting. Again, I get home late from work and immediately pass out on the couch. A pattern that seems to becoming the trend of my life.)
Emrys looks to both Evaris and Evred and feels proud they all share similar names. He is impressed with their words and feels quite satisfied that he no longer bears the yoke of diplomacy alone. It had been a burden at times, especially with the two beer brothers around. He remains silent. There is nothing he can add that hasn't already been eloquently state. Now is the time to witness if their wisdom hasn't fallen on deaf ears. Then he will know for sure what kind of Overlord this one is to be.
Seeing Green.....DMBZ Tuesday November 24th, 2015 9:22:10 PM
The council finishes it's deliberation. The Overlord raps her paw loudly on the table for attention. It is clear that she accepts the advice and ideas of her council, but there is no mistake that she is in charge.
The scribe prepares to take notes and Olathe speaks. "On the matter of your primary task, the turtles are all accounted for and in good health. The Council is pleased with this effort."
"In regards to the explosion and damage to the warehouse, I am undecided. More investigation may be needed, and that is to be decided later. The damage will be paid for in the meantime, half by the city, and half by the warehouse owner for not providing adequate security to prevent the damage in the first place. This matter is tabled until further notice."
"Regarding justice for the City as it was wronged, and punishment for those who perpetrated the crime, I find the defendants guilty. With permission from the Turtlemistress, their punishment will be to raise three hatchling turtles. The Turtlemaster will decide which three. It will be done according to our procedures, and there will be oversight by the Turtlemaster's office. There will be no payment by the City for the service, until such time as the Council deems the punishment completed. There is a secondary matter here, on the legality of the 'settlement' in which the defendants live. The settlement must be properly recorded and legally founded. We expect this to be done as quickly as is decently possible."
"On the final matter of compensation, Council has decided to gift your adventuring company property here in the City, in the hopes that you will make homes here and provide further excellent service to Float City in the future. Please see the Court scribe for the address, and to record your group's name and the names of the members of your adventuring company for our official records. That is all."
The clerk steps forward and yells "NEXT!"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 10:11:04 PM
Edson whispers to Brom and Barratore. " That rat on the council still needs to pay. It might not be today, but it will happen. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday November 24th, 2015 11:07:03 PM
"Edson, it's not worth it." He whispers back.
"Well, glad that's over." says Brom. "Now we can do some drinkin'."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 11:53:37 PM
Evred touches two fingers to his forehead. "You honor us with your generosity, Overlord Olathe. Profit and success to your house." He slowly backs away with his head tilted downward until they are a respectable distance.
"Now," he breaks in as they head toward the court scribe, "Let us see what our deeds have won. As Ffloy says, "Always know what you're buying." Hopefully they have not gifted us anything with a tax lien..." He clears his throat. "Only to suggest that the Overlord is a shrewd governor, and would kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. Let us speak with this scribe."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday November 25th, 2015 2:18:38 PM
Barratore looks at Edson and then to Brom as the two exchange the whispering talk. For now, he was indifferent to Markus. Well indifferent on this topic, Barrtore thought the man to be political weasel and general waste of space, but that was simply personal opinion of worth and for Barratore, Markus had none. Many people didn't to the minotaur.
Barratore's eyes roll upward and he sighs, drinking was being postponed again. At this rate, it might be well into the afternoon before he found himself with some proper drink and entertainment. Possibly the evening hours, disgraceful really.
"A scribe huh. Fine. Let's get on it then."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 4:02:25 PM
" Don't worry Barratore. I'm so mad I will be drinking for two tonight. A drink for Harvest, a drink for Peza, a drink for Gerox, and a drink for every fist I want to give that councilman."
Evaris Wednesday November 25th, 2015 4:14:25 PM
Evaris bows. "Thank you, Overlord, for your consideration and your wisdom." With a final smile for Finn and Glenda, Evaris follows his companions from the room.
"I am more than ready for that drink now," he says.
Seeing Green.....DMBZ Wednesday November 25th, 2015 9:43:35 PM
Finn and Glenda seem a bit bewildered. They are being punished, but also given the chance to prove themselves as trainers. They thank you for everything you have done for them and their village, and they ask that you try to check in on them occasionally when you get the chance. After shaking hands, and a few hugs, they head off to the docks to see the Turtlemaster.
When you reach the court scribe, he seems quite pleased to help you. "You'll find a warm welcome here in Float City. "What did you say your group's name is? Diamond Company? Anyway, it has all been arranged. The Council had it prepared hoping you would be successful, and as it happens, you were!" He chuckles to himself, happy to help your group. "Ok. Here are three sets of keys to the property. It is located on the Merchant Level, between Wall Street and Lamp Avenue. It is a pretty nice place. If you need any furnishings, you will be able to find most of what you need on Merchant Level. Lots of businesses there. Good Luck!"
There are some bad feelings regarding the High Councilor Markus. But that is a problem for another day. For now, it is time to investigate your new property, have some ales, and discuss your future plans. The Float City awaits!
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday November 25th, 2015 10:49:46 PM
"Between Wall and Lamp? Sounds good. I'm out of here." says Brom. "I'm out to get some grub and drink. I'll head to check out the place after I get some food and drink. Anyone wanna come along, follow me."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 11:18:47 PM
Emrys seems most excited to check out the new place. He hopes it's as nice as their townhouse in the Nightmare Quarter....? Wait a sec, he thinks. What townhouse? The stray memory is short and fleeting. Another wrinkle in time, he thinks. These stray memories have been bombarding him more frequently as of late. How many of these melodies has he been a note to? Some fantastic ... some are more mundane. The terror gazing back at him from within the looking glass always turns his skin cold. "Oh Theon! Delivery me from it!"
And like that, Emrys finds himself back in the Float. "Ahh," he says as he takes a key. "We are most thankful for the Overlord's generosity."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 26th, 2015 1:56:58 AM
ooc: I have a long post coming. I couldn't finish it tonight with Thanksgiving prep. I will post it tomorrow.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday November 26th, 2015 4:28:51 AM
I am curious to see the new place Lanliss says.
Evaris Thursday November 26th, 2015 4:00:45 PM
Evaris returns to the inn to collect Roel, then the two of them head to the new location to check it out.
Thinking of something Orange.....DMBZ Thursday November 26th, 2015 9:36:23 PM
Some of you are heading to the property to inspect it, others are heading for a tavern for food and drink, please indicate which group you are joining, or which other activity you are planning on doing instead if any.
If you are going to find food and drink, which level of the City are you looking for that on?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday November 26th, 2015 10:10:04 PM
Edson is to mad to even talk. He just follows Barratore and Brom. Wherever they go, he goes. Inn, property.. which ever one.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday November 26th, 2015 11:20:08 PM
Brom leads a group heading off to get some food and drink. "See ya at the new place." He says to the other going to check out the townhouse.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday November 26th, 2015 11:26:19 PM
"Everyone! Everyone! Please, allow me to treat you at the Giggling Ghost this evening! I know that some of you are quite pleased with our acquisition of a headquarters, and some are perturbed by the events that just took place. Allow me to treat you all to a fine meal and good drink. There is something I wish to discuss with all of you. Our new abode can wait a few hours. Please, join me at the inn."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday November 27th, 2015 8:45:13 PM
Lanliss is eager to see the new place and get a little bit of rest and says, I am going to the new place.
Exploring.....DMBZ Friday November 27th, 2015 11:10:30 PM
Evred offers to buy some food and ale at the Giggling Ghost, those who join him find both to be enjoyable. (so far I have Barratore, Brom and Edson as well) There are several Tapestries hung on the walls, they seem to shimmer and glow when you look at them, or was it just a figment of the imagination? There is a bard singing, and some of the servers flirt just enough to promise there may be something more than just food and drink available here. Evred seems to have something on his mind to discuss.....
Lanliss(on his own currently) heads directly for the new property. It looks to be a respectable size from the street, and 3 stories tall. There is definitely opportunity to update the looks, repair small cracks and such, but the building itself seems to be of sound construction.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Saturday November 28th, 2015 12:47:08 AM
Upon hearing the offer for food, Emrys realizes he is in fact hungry and decides to join the others at the Giggling Ghost. He hopes they don't decide to party into the night. He usually has a low tolerance for drunken revelry and Emrys would more than likely leave once the evening meal degrades to such state.
He hopes their accommodations is supplied with basic necessities like: wood for a fire, a plentiful water source, pots and cauldrons, a large sunken bath, vanity, grooming table, mirrors, multicolored lanterns, fresh scented herbs and bath salts, and a servant to make everything ready. The idea that he will need to summon his own servants to prepare his bath seems quite distasteful. However, they are roughing it after all.
Evaris Saturday November 28th, 2015 2:46:37 PM
Evaris and Roel follow Lanliss to the new location. "It is a good building," Evaris says. "Is it all for us? Or are our quarters somewhere within? Shall we explore?"
Unless someone objects, he leads the way to the front door.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Saturday November 28th, 2015 11:59:42 PM
Evred plays the gracious host and engages in chitchat with those who choose to attend the dinner. He is somewhat concerned to see that two members have elected not to attend, but shrugs it off. They can catch up later.
As the meal winds down and everyone begins to push away plates and focus on wine and spirits, Evred clears his throat and raises a glass. "Friends, to our successful mission -- and to profit and success in the future." He finishes his drink with a swig and places it down. "Which is exactly why I wanted to speak with you all this evening. I came to the Floating City to make my mark on the world. As a Venturer in the service of Ffloy, that mark is made through successful business. I intended to found a trading company based out of this city, with the goal of rapid expansion and diversification, product chain control, and market share capitalizations." He winks at Brom and Barratore. "What that means is, I want to make money. A lot of money. I would like you all to make a lot of money, in fact. Which is why I would like to invite you to join as shareholders in my new company. I have extensive training. I can make us rich." He smiles and looks around. "Any questions so far?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday November 30th, 2015 4:02:22 AM
Edson takes a big swig of his ale, wipes off his mouth with his sleeve. " How much is it going to cost us?"
Edson is still obviously agiatated from earlier.
Evaris Monday November 30th, 2015 10:02:16 PM
"The others are gathering for a meal," Evaris tells Roel, "but I didn't want you to miss out. Besides, I was eager to see our new quarters."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday November 30th, 2015 10:07:30 PM
Barratore takes in the Giggling Ghost, he had been here before but never in person. Quite a treat. barratore picks up a flagon of ale and just shakes his head, "Edson, let it go. Life, especially ones like we live, are far too short short to get wrapped up because of some politician. No matter what he does. Drink, listen to some fine music, pick out a woman. But enjoy your life man. "
With that, Barratore nods to Evred. "Rich huh. Not really my thing. Sure you can't buy the latest toys without it, so I'm not against it, but what I want to know is this. Where's the rush, the adventure? You know the fun?"
"As to the others, don't worry about them. They'll be along at some point. new house things to decorate and plan. They love that garbage."
Exploring.....DMBZ Monday November 30th, 2015 11:31:38 PM
At the Giggling Ghost, Evred begins his sales pitch for investors in what will hopefully become a new trading company. A wealthy new trading company. Edson inquires about the cost, and Barratore counsels calm in the wake of an irritating councilman. The rum and ale flow freely.
Evaris and Lanliss begin exploring the new home. There is a large room on the first floor that looks like it could be converted into any type of workshop. There is a common room, with a table large enough for the entire group to sit around for meals. The attached kitchen is stocked with various pots and cooking implements, and there are plenty of eating utensils, but it is otherwise empty. It will have to be stocked with food, herbs and whatever else you might want to fill it with.
There is a newly remodeled privy, and like many of the better constructed buildings in the city, the waste runs through an efficient sewer system which is designed to eliminate odors.(most odors anyway)
The bathing chamber contains a tub which could fit up to 4 people at a time. There are small circular openings around the inside. You have heard of this in the homes of wealthy individuals. Apparently the 'jets' stream out hot water which circulates around the tub while bathing in it. The magic device appears to be in need of repair however.
There are enough bedrooms throughout the upper floors for everyone in the Diamond Company to have their own. They are lightly furnished currently, containing only a bed and a trunk. There are also several empty rooms which can be designed for various use. Some possibilities include an alchemy lab, herb garden, armory, or trophy room.
There is no room for a stable, if you have or acquire any mounts you will need to find a nearby stable business. Overall it is a valuable property, but it is in need of a bit of TLC.
Experience award: 3500 exp each for completion of previous scene and previous encounter.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday November 30th, 2015 11:47:25 PM
"You have us all intrigued, my friend. Please, continue ... we're all a twitter," he says with his hallmark smile. "I excel at a great many things, however a mind for business is something I have little experience with. I'm the talent ... the prestige ... the glamour and allure that triumphs over hearts and minds. Our combined expertise could be quite profitable."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday November 30th, 2015 11:59:30 PM
ooc: Long day. Will post in the morning.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday December 1st, 2015 7:03:37 AM
ooc: It will be easier to describe this process out of character.
Per the house rules for running a business on the Woldipedia (found here), a character may invest up to 1,000gp per character level, once per module. The DM rolls a d100 and adds my Profession (merchant) modifier, and a special 5% bonus for each level of the Venturer class. With a base of +51%, it is impossible for me to lose money. If we roll at least a 40, we will get 20% profit. I do not know if we can use Aid Another, but I plan on using a hero point to increase our luck if the roll is not high enough.
Some characters in the party have more than 10,000gp in liquid wealth. They can choose to invest this amount. Those who have less than that can get a loan from Evred after he engages in some money-making activities. Since we are investing as a party, we have a cap of 70,000gp. I would suggest that the best way to handle it is for this to be a mutual benefit society -- everyone invests 10,000gp (either theirs or some borrowed) and all profits are split evenly. However, we will leave the invested money alone. The rules states that you can invest up to 1,000gp/level after each module, so Evred is going to keep making money on the side and investing it. As long as our "portable wealth" does not exceed WBL, and "business wealth" is only on paper or roleplayed, then we can continue to expand.
To make this work, I need everyone to invest 10,000gp. If you do not have 10,000gp, just give what you have and Evred will loan you the rest (zero interest, of course). This does mean that you will have a smaller controlling interest in the company, but your profits will remain the same until you choose to buy off the debt and have a full share of the company.
The business will be a trading company run out of the first floor of our new base. The next part will be an in-character explanation of the new trading company and sharing contracts that I made. Any questions before the next part?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday December 1st, 2015 7:05:22 AM
@DM - Can the party members use Aid Another on my profit check? Presumably they would use their class abilities and skill checks to help set up the company.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday December 1st, 2015 1:13:22 PM
Brom is only half listening to Evred's proposal. "I konw this is yur thing, but can we hold on the business stuff until we get back to the new place? No offense, man, but this is makin' my head hurt. I'm just lookin' fer some drinkin' and maybe a little workout - if ya know what I mean."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday December 1st, 2015 4:38:04 PM
" 10 k is steep but doable. If you really are what you claim then my money should be fine. I'm in. Let me know when you want it."
Edson excuses himself and heads to the dart board.
There he throws darts with more force and less finnese then needed while sipping his drink.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday December 1st, 2015 8:20:04 PM
Ooc: Don't forget we got some items to sell.
7500 gp and Sp +2 Shadow Mithwill Shield 8850/4425 (Edson) Ring of Ff 1100/550 BIG size 2 5000/2500 Turtle Feather Token (Evaris) +2 Greatsword 8050/4025 +1 Kama 2002/1001 +3 chain of frost 32000/16000 3 Mud of Appearence 5400/2700 Blue Ring of Waterwalk (Brom)
Total sellable at Catacombs value: 38701 without the two fate items.
For 6405.16 each. I took the Mithril chain so I lose 4450.
I don't know the value of the two fate items to see what Brom and Evaris owe... if we forgo the owed money (which is fine with me) everyone not named me gets 6405.16
Shall I post in the catacombs?
Exploring the City.....DMBZ Tuesday December 1st, 2015 9:35:49 PM
OOC- Let's take the remainder of the catacombs discussion to email please.
Lanliss and Evaris continue to explore the house.
The scene at the Giggling Ghost just got a bit more expensive. Evred begins to explain his plans for a business, and details the potential for excellent profits.
Things begin looking up for Brom. While the dartboard and bards of the Giggling Ghost are entertaining, some prefer their entertainment to be a bit more....interesting. Two such individuals, a man and a half-orc, finish their drinks and head out. You can overhear them talking about getting in on the new boxing club down near the docks.
OOC- Regarding the Aid another, I think that will be fine, as long as there is some occasional mention in posts about helping out with skill checks for the business.
Evaris Tuesday December 1st, 2015 10:41:12 PM
"I think Roel would like to claim one of the empty rooms as an additional bedchamber," Evaris says. "Clearly, we're going to need to do some furniture shopping. And some repairs."
[OOC: Are we renting this place? Leasing? Buying? Is it being given to us, and if so, for how long?]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=23 ; Tuesday December 1st, 2015 11:24:18 PM
Barratore flags Evard done as well. "Just hold yourself there for a spell. We aren't the folks you have this kind of thing with. That's Emrys and the others. They keep us around in case someone's memory needs to be jogged." Edson gets up all piss and vinegar still and Barratore just shakes his head. "He's gonna explode one day."
Barratore stands and scoops up his drink and casts a look in the direction of the men leaving. That was not his type of fun. Barratore leans back and takes in everything going on about the Ghost.
perception 23
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=23 ; Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 2:49:55 AM
I like it Evaris, Lanliss says. Finally a place to stay and hopefully to cal home. Lanliss looks around and checks how much time it will take to repair some of the stuff.
Perception 23
Lanliss chooses the room which will have the quitest spot
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 6:05:45 PM
Edson continues to throw the darts as he eye balls the two men leaving. He looks to the other and see they don't pay any mind so he continues on doing what he was doing.
Exploring the City.....DMBZ Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 9:55:26 PM
Lanliss discovers the rooms on the top floor to be the quietest, as they are furthest from the street traffic and noise. The building has been vacant for several months and could use a good scrubbing.
The estate is a gift to the Diamond Circle by the Overlord of the City, and will remain the possession of the group as long as you want it. The City retains rights to reclaim the property if the adventuring group should happen to meet an untimely demise at the claws of a dragon or any one of a number of other potential calamities. It was all in the fine print of the document the clerk at the Overlord's council chambers showed you.
The Giggling Ghost is filling up and is quite busy. There seems to be some sort of holiday celebration getting underway, and some of the employees mention something about being able to get some 'swag'.
Lanliss and Evaris feel some shopping may be in order to acquire furniture and supplies for the house. Fortunately you can find plenty of both on the Merchant Level.
OOC- feel free to have your characters stop in on the Giggling Ghost board. :)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 11:12:06 PM
Emrys considers everything he's heard and refills his wine goblet.
Evaris Wednesday December 2nd, 2015 11:17:20 PM
"Roel, let's start a list of all the repairs that need to be made," Evaris says. "A list will be handy whether we do the repairs ourselves or hire somebody to do them for us."
"If we have time," he says to Lanliss, "we should do some quick shopping for the kitchen. Buy some pans and plates and foodstuffs. I'm sure we'll want those."
Getting settled in the new-used home. (DM JCC) Thursday December 3rd, 2015 12:01:24 PM
From your earlier travels about the city, you know where there's a bakery, butcher's shoppe and there are always vendors set up in along various streets and alleyways that sell produce and fruits. Some asking around, it's discovered there are two used furniture stores, down a level there is a "thrift" store and up above there are at least three separate shops that manufacture furniture to order, that are in competition with each other. Down near the Waystation there are a couple stables that offer long term rates for stabling horses, other mounts are harder to find stabling for. Your young halfling friend is seen escorting a new arrival to some location, he is again pointing out businesses hoping to get the lady to stop in and buy something. This time it's a elvish woman and she seems totally disinterested in anything except getting wherever she's headed. The meat pies smell especially good today as you pass the bakery. It seems she's added some new spice, as it permeates almost a whole block away from the shop. Walking into the giggling ghost is different from entering it in your dreams. You can see the ghosts, but you really can't interact with them. (you can only participate in GG stuff on that board, you also aren't reduced to 5th level accessing the Ghost from Float City)
BTW, I'm Back DMing again, with a couple days off later this month (17th and 18th) I'll strive to post early after noon my time. (this post at noon my time) So everyone can expect them usually within 25 hours of the previous days.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 7:30:01 PM
Yes, Evaris you are right Lanliss says in response. I smell something good, Lanliss says as they go near the bakery, Looking at the baked goods from outside the bakery.
OOC: we are in the giggling ghost now ?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday December 3rd, 2015 7:30:27 PM
Brom finishes drinking his fill of ale. He then heads out to find somewhere to get some extracurricular activity. He asks a few folks he sees in the area. He heads to find the new place afterwards.
At the new place, Brom tries to locate a room that is easily accessible, maybe the first floor, since stumbling home can be troublesome if it's not easy to get to.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 9:26:02 PM
Edson moves back to the table with Barratore. Maybe we should get out of here he says to the minotaur.
Evaris Thursday December 3rd, 2015 9:56:34 PM
Evaris and Roel head out to do some quick shopping. They divide and conquer, with Roel buying some food staples while Evaris buys pots, pans, plates, spoons, and forks.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday December 3rd, 2015 11:44:44 PM
ooc: My apologies, everyone. I am very slammed writing a grant proposal for work. Please shuffle me along with the group. I will update the business stuff over the weekend.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Friday December 4th, 2015 9:53:47 AM
Barratore hoists his drink to Brom as a farewell and settles back into his chair. The Ghost was really active, and very entertaining. He spies his own visage waft in through the magical fireplace and follows it momentarily as it moves to interact with the other visiting ghost. Strange, his ghost self was so much more personal and outgoing socially. In your dreams you are greater. A phrase Metascar would say now and then. Until now, it made little sense to him.
Edson's return and question redirect him and a quick look back, and his ghost is gone....."Leave? What for? The night is fairly young and I don't think the Ghost has run out of stout and Evred has not run out of coin." Barratore chuckles and shakes his head, "I'm staying put for a while longer. Brom went off, probably following the talk of the fights the other two were having. I think you should stay, drink with me and see about getting a woman or three to put a different look on your face"
Getting settled in the new-used home. (DM JCC) Friday December 4th, 2015 12:56:11 PM
OOC: You can post as if in the Giggling ghost, but any posts on this board are as if it is just another tavern. To interact you need to post on the GG board, but you still need to post here every day as well. Last week, our board missed a boatload. ___________________________________________________________________________ Finding food stuffs is easier than finding the pots and pans. Different craftsmen make different sizes and qualities of pans, as well as various prices. It takes you most of the rest of the day to hit up those craftsmen and compare the pots and pans and decide what to buy. Later in the day you see the young halfling again, and he has a great big smile on his face. The Giggling Ghost is really hopping, you can Jon the Janitor (he's in real life not a ghost for those at the GG) and he's as grouchy as ever. Back at the new house, exploring it shows it's got 4 floors and NO basement. (for obvious reasons) The first floor has a coat closet under the stairs leading up and a privy in the corner with a door , the rest is a great room with an area with a fire place near the seating area for eating. The Fireplace has hooks that swing in and out of the fire and brackets for a spit. This house also has one of those new fangled stoves with a chimney to feeds into the fireplaces flew. There is also an ice box. (for those who don't know, it's a refrigerator sized insulated box with a drainable box on the side that goes from bottom to top where Ice is poured in to keep food stuffs cool) The stairs that go up open on a landing near the back of the house, where the stairs then continue up the back wall to the next floor and then around the corner on that floor, they continue up the next wall to the fourth floor. Each of the upper floors has 4 fairly good sized rooms and there is one privy on each floor, located above the one below. Whoever lived here before it was vacated must have had money, the hallways have small designs painted on the walls. (picture wallpaper but hand painted)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday December 4th, 2015 10:55:41 PM
Edson nods in agreement with Barratore. " Yeah.. I think your correct. I need another drink. " He flags down a barmaid and orders another drink. While waiting he takes in the sites, watching the grpups of people wander in. .
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday December 5th, 2015 7:46:02 AM
Lanliss goes to to entrance of the giggling ghost, he feels the urge to go inside and he almost can hear ghostly sounds from the inside, but then a rumbling sound from his stomach gets him to think about food and he goes to the bakery to buy some food for him and the group.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Saturday December 5th, 2015 7:35:29 PM
ooc:
It is time to make some money.
1. I do some crafting.
I have ranks in Craft (jewelry). I am going to make luxurious, high-end jewelry -- 10 tiaras. Specifically, I'm going to make tiaras that what are termed 'blanks' in the jewelry world. They are sold to jewelers, who then take custom orders from clients for ornamentation (gems, filigree, etc.). That way, even if someone purchased a piece with the same 'blank', the customization prevents market saturation.
I summon my secret chest, and make a pile of 5,000 gold pieces. I cast fabricate. One casting of fabricate allows me to affect 10 cubic feet of metal, more than enough for my needs. Whether or not the spell can be used to create multiple items is up for debate, but I will assume I can only create one item to be safe. I am going to create a ring of tiaras, each connected by a single thin strand of gold foil. Since they are connected, they are technically one object. I break off the foil and I have 10 tiaras.
I want the tiaras to be top-notch, so I'm going to create them as a "complex or superior item," with a Craft DC of 20. My Craft modifier is +20, and I succeed automatically.
2. I do some field research.
My available markets are currently 11 different cities, as well as buyers in those cities who are visiting from locations outside of my network.
I can use the teleportation station to access Plateau City. I can also utilize the free teleportation circles available through the Star Mages' Guild. "Each Chapter House has a teleportation circle that connects to Star Tower." There are chapter houses in:
South Harbor, New Elenna Amberlund, New Elenna Dourscale, New Elenna Tumblevoid, New Elenna Wellogy, New Elenna Floating City Fokos, Fargonia Isumbre, Zarthmoor The City State of Osto Hook City, Southern Continent
"Using a successful Profession (Merchant) roll, the venturer can gain access to markets, traders, and sources that others would find difficult or impossible to track down."
DC 15: Find a seller/buyer of rare goods
Expensive jewelry qualifies as a rare good, and it is not magical, illegal, or controversial. My modifier for Profession (merchant) is +26, and I succeed automatically.
3. I do some selling.
I can craft items for 1/3 of the market cost, which means that each tiara, costing 500gp in material, now has a market value of 1,500gp. Of course, this assumes that every market is identical, which is silly. To avoid having to haggle in every single market, and to increase the speed of closing the sale, I will sell the blanks to jewelers for 1,000gp. I'm fairly certain that offering them a 1/3 discount on purchasing blanks will be sufficient motivation, let alone the craftsmanship of the pieces.
(1,000 - 500) x 10 = 5,000gp profit. I have turned my 5,000gp in raw materials into 10,000gp.
4. I rinse and repeat.
Using my pile of 10,000gp, I cast fabricate twice, to make gorgets and arm braces. I follow the same protocol, selling them as blanks in those markets. I succeed automatically on my Craft and Profession (merchant) rolls. Only selling one tiara, one gorget, and one arm brace per city should be sufficient to ensure appropriate demand.
I then repeat the process again to make some masquerades.
Since the crafting of the jewelry takes about 18 seconds, and I have free access to the teleportation circles (keeping the jewlery in my secret chest to avoid the appearance of impropriety), and I can cast overland flight for swift travel, I can reasonably accomplish all of this in about a week. My 5,000gp is now 25,000gp.
5. I sell the hydra.
I seek out a buyer, again using my Wholesaler ability. After dispelling the polymorph spell, the carcass can be divided for various purposes. The skin can be used for leather to make footwear, purses, cloaks, leather armor, belts, scabbards, and sword hilts. The bones and teeth can be used as spell components, alchemical reagents, mystic charms, jewelry, golem/undead materials, and magical glue. The viscera and offal can be sold as gourmet food, spell components, alchemical reagents, or gut string for magical music instruments. The meat and blood can be gourmet food, spell components, or alchemical reagents. The skull can be a decoration or trophy.
Just imagine dazzling your guests at your next dinner party by serving hydra steak. Let's see Lord Fluffbottom beat that at the next cotillion! Evred could easily fetch, say, 5,000 gold pieces for the entire carcass. It's a big creature, after all.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Saturday December 5th, 2015 7:36:48 PM
ooc: After confirmation from the DM regarding my previous post, next will be the signing of contracts.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=21 ; d20+15=16 ; Saturday December 5th, 2015 8:40:57 PM
Brom moves about the Float getting to know the place.
Perception DC 21
Evaris Sunday December 6th, 2015 8:54:01 PM
Evaris elects to keep it simple. A couple of cast-iron pots, a couple of large wooden spoons, a dozen earthenware cups and plates, a dozen plain metal spoons and forks.
"It'll do for now," he says, heading back to the house. "We can always get more later."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Sunday December 6th, 2015 11:04:43 PM
"Yes, and we'll need much much more." And Emrys continues making his list of necessities, oddities and creature comforts. "The music room doesn't have a single instrument."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday December 7th, 2015 9:28:31 AM
Barratore hangs with Brom while the others play house. Barratore's plan to get to know the city means how to get to all the bars and brothels.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Monday December 7th, 2015 1:10:11 PM
Edson and Barratore spend most of the day, traveling from bar to tavern to inn around the city, they find a few, but not a lot compared to most cities. They do find one that's not official, but can't seem to get in, without the password....
Emrys and Evaris end up at the new house, and discover that the few items they purchased still leave the house extremely empty. It's decided between them that they will need to do more shopping. They also will need to decide what room upstairs will be turned into a music room.
Brom, while he's walking about sees quite a few people with hand trucks wheeling crates around the city. Each crate has a stamp marked on it with a logo for "The Way Station" and written under it the days date. The only horses he sees are those being ridden by the city guard and a few ridden by private individuals. So of those riders are very well dressed. Perception 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { These are people who are normally in carriages, but all animal drawn wagons and such are currently banned.}
Evred continues with his plans to become rich, but once getting to the house sees he may need to find somewhere else to house the business, because the house is not set up for it and would be hard to make work for both a business and a home.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=20 ; Monday December 7th, 2015 3:38:20 PM
Brom and Barratore are on the EXACT same page, even though the book may be only a couple of pages and have pictures on every other page, when it comes to learning the city.
Brom notices nothing from those riding horses. This is probably because Brom never really watches the person riding the horse, but the people guarding the person riding the horse.
"Alright," He says to Barratore. "I'm thinking we grab some ale at the next tavern ta drink on our walkabout."
Evaris Monday December 7th, 2015 9:20:55 PM
"Well," says Evaris, "we have places to sleep and the means to feed ourselves, so that's a good start. We can fill in the rest as we go."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Monday December 7th, 2015 11:43:37 PM
ooc: Awaiting DM feedback.
Evred continues his diligent work in raising the funds to start his company.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 9:00:14 AM
Edson continues following Barratore from inn to inn, bar to bar.
At the one with the password, Edson speaks using there's cant to see if they respond.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 2:07:42 PM
Brom, Barratore and Edson eventually end up wandering the bars together, trying Thieves Cant doesn't do anything, but a while later while at another Inn, Piccadilly is a word heard being whispered between a couple overly drunk patrons. Evaris while exploring the home discovers a concealed door in the back leading to the alley that passes behind the house. It locks from the inside and won't open from the outside. Evred, I'll tentatively accept the idea, but my Co DM, whether he knows it yet will be taking care of the business part, I've read it over a few times and my mind just will NOT wrap itself around it.
While the trio wanders around they notice that the City has fewer people out and about, at least on the merchant level than normal. There are probably only 2/3 the normal people out doing whatever they do here in the City.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 2:32:27 PM
Edson whispers as quietly as a drunk elf can. "Picadilly is the word. Let's go back to the ale house with the password. Let's see what's in there."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 3:35:34 PM
Ooc what with me ?
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 5:05:04 PM
Lanlis had almost decided to enter the Giggling Ghost, but as he was deciding he noticed the halfling youth that was their tour guide when they arrived. The youth has a handful of silver coins and a slightly dazed look in his eyes, but a smile on his face.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday December 8th, 2015 10:41:12 PM
"The float seems pretty shy of folks about here". Barratore remarks as they move about merchant level. The fighter is all for Edson's idea of trying the password place again, "but won't they just know it's us again?" The thought, like many of barratore's happens out loud and without him thinking about it.
As they head back, he poses his first thought back to Edson again. The elf had more experience with cities than he did. "Where you think everyone is right now? Is it that late?"
Evaris Tuesday December 8th, 2015 10:41:31 PM
Evaris shows the hidden door to whichever of his companions are in the house. "An escape hatch, I believe," he says. "Though I hope we never have to use it."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 11:43:20 PM
(ooc: again, sorry for missing my post last night. I unintentionally took a very decisive nap on the couch as soon as I got home from work. This holiday season is proving to be quite a busy one and this week is especially crazy since I am working in my agency's art department completely alone!!)
(I'm too tired to read everything that has transpired over the past 4 or 5 days, so my post goes like this...)
Emrys prepares a nice hot bath. He summons several Unseen Servants to attend to his every need. These tasks include: refilling his wine goblet, bathing him, massaging his sore muscles, taking his #4 soft bristle brush and slowing combing the tangles out of his coppery curls while he soaks motionlessly in the hot water. At some point, when the spirit moves him, he will test the acoustics of the bathroom with an a cappella performance. The Unseen Servants applaud tapping the walls and floor.
(As far as the business is concerned ... Im open to it, but I have no understanding of it. I don't have a mind for business. For example, I've watched Trading Places (Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd) countless times. I have read multiple articles explaining their scheme. I've asked many people (including an economist or two) and still have no earthly idea how Thorpe and Valentine made their millions while simultaneously kicking the Dukes to the curb, broke and penniless. However Emrys probably has a firm understand of such things ... I wouldn't know.)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday December 8th, 2015 11:50:08 PM
"Yeah, not a lot of folks about fer sure." He says looking about the area. "Seems a little odd, but hey, who knows."
Brom agrees with Edson and Barratore about trying out the password. "What's the worse that can happen." He says with a devilish smile.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Tuesday December 8th, 2015 11:57:11 PM
ooc: Super simplified version.
1. Use magic and Craft skill to make jewelry instantly. Very expensive jewelry. 2. Sell jewelry. Find buyers by using class abilities and Star Mage Guild teleportation network. 3. Repeat until I have lots of money. 4. Sell the monster carcass, similar to selling the jewelry.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 1:45:40 AM
lol. Yeah my understanding of business is similar to that of the Underpants Gnomes.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Wednesday December 9th, 2015 2:05:57 PM
The group with the password arrives at the door, it's just before 11pm when they get there. The peephole opens, after a moment the say "Piccadilly", the peephole slams shut. The main door opens and it leads to a darkened hallway, with stairs leading up and back towards the city wall. At the house, the new pots and pans are put to use and the first meal is at least reheated. It becomes somewhat obvious that the rest of the party is not returning any time soon. There is a knock at the door, when the door is opened, there is a small package and no one is in site. Perception 21 Highlight to display spoiler: { a kitten (6 months old or so) sneaks into the house}
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+18=27 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 5:35:34 PM
Edson nods to whoever let them in before heading in and looking around. He heads for the steps keeping an eye out for anything suspicious or even traps.
Perception 27/32 for traps
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 6:14:49 PM
Well well what do you have there pal, Lanliss says to the halfing with a smile You earned some silver coins, didn't you.
Evaris d20+5=22 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 10:32:50 PM
"Ah. A package," Evaris says, stooping to pick it up.
"And livestock," he adds as a kitten darts into the house. "Are you lost, little kitty?"
"Ugh, not again," says Roel, and stomps back toward the kitchen.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Wednesday December 9th, 2015 10:59:42 PM
ooc: I sent out an email. Just avoiding an X.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=34 ; Wednesday December 9th, 2015 11:29:37 PM
Brom follows Edson. He keeps his eyes out for excitement, err dangers.
Perception DC 34
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=9 ; Thursday December 10th, 2015 7:20:31 AM
Barratore brings up the rear of the group and does not really pay attention to anything other than following along. He does glance around for whoever opened the door.
Perception 9
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Thursday December 10th, 2015 1:46:24 PM
At the speakeasy (easier to call it that) the doorman is a rail thin man, you'd almost say he was starved to death, but he is very much alive. Behind the door is a seat where the doorman apparently sits while waiting for the next knock. The stairs continue up and at the top, they pass through a wall, the wall is almost four feet thick. To the left is a door, which when opened reviles a 3 story bar, about 20' wide and 50' long. There are spiral stairs on both ends of the room leading up to the two upper floors. The bar is loud, smoke filled and a haze hangs in the air, almost filling the lower two levels. As the group nears the bar itself, "What'll you have?"
At the house the package is not really very big, and it's light in weight, a slight shaking, whatever is inside doesn't rattle. The kitten, is a orange long haired tiger, it is extremely ratty looking right this moment and meows loudly, looking completely pitiful.
Lanlis seems not to be heard by the youth, at least until he puts his hand on his shoulder. "Huh,What? Oh hey, I heard you guys got a house, that's handy. What ya need?" It's almost like he came out of a daze when you stopped him and got noticed by him. And he does indeed have a handful of silver, he wasn't even trying to hide it like usually has in the past when you've seen him get paid for escorting people.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday December 10th, 2015 4:33:19 PM
Furniture, that is what I need. Lanliss says and also asks as if asking as an after thought, where did you get all this silver coins ?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday December 10th, 2015 6:41:15 PM
" Three mugs of ale" Edson says, " and keep them coming." He looks for a seat for the three of them while waiting for the drinks.
Evaris Thursday December 10th, 2015 11:42:31 PM
"We've very little food, you know," Evaris tells the kitten. "We just moved in. You mustn't mind Roel; we had some rather exciting kitten-wrangling adventures back in Plateau City, and he bore the brunt of it. Let's see if we can find you something."
He strolls toward the kitchen, package in hand, and looks to see if the kitten follows him.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Thursday December 10th, 2015 11:51:58 PM
ooc: Updating character... Just pretend Evred is standing in the back, jotting notes.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=25 ; Friday December 11th, 2015 9:02:17 AM
Barratore smiles, "I think I just found my new favorite place." Barratore drops a couple silver on the counter, "A box of fine cigars as well." he adds to the barkeep.
Barratore lights up, hands one to Brom and Edson and scoops up the ale with a big grin. "I'm thinking we head up." and he gestures towards the upper floors. Barratore does not lead, but will trail in after Brom and Edson. The minotaur looks about to take in the scene as they move about.
Now that he has a drink and stogie, he's much more relaxed and observant.
perception 25
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=19 ; Friday December 11th, 2015 11:27:21 AM
Brom takes the ale from Edson and the cigar from Barratore. "Yeah, I think yer right. This is gonna be a good place to enjoy ourselves. He looks up to the other floors. "Sounds good. Edson, Barratore let's go check it out." He stands up and heads to a stair.
Perception DC 19
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Friday December 11th, 2015 12:45:04 PM
At the speakeasy, the group gets drinks and cigars and decides to head up the stairs. They get up one floor to the middle level, but find some well armed burly men preventing any further ascent. The middle level has booths against the back wall, and a railing that doubles as a drink rest over looking the lower floor. The smoky haze pretty much hangs about 2/3 the way up past this floor and looking down it only gets thicker. Near the end is a open booth, it'll be a tight fit due to the size of some, but it currently has no one seated in it.
Lanliss asks the lad his question, "Oh, I had an escort up to the Gold Level. Wait a moment..." He looks down at the coins in his hand and gets a perplexed look on his face..... I remember talking to a woman, then leaving the Way Station, and then you stopped me here....."
The kitten follows you across the room towards the kitchen, it meows again as you start searching for something to feed it. You have some left over meat like stuff in your pack (trail rations/jerky) but nothing but water for it to drink. Unless you want to get it drunk.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 103 -- AC 21/15/18 -- F+10 R+8 W+9 -- CMD 17 Friday December 11th, 2015 11:32:27 PM
ooc: Almost done.
Evaris Saturday December 12th, 2015 10:05:15 AM
Evaris pours a little water into one of the newly-acquired bowls and sets it down for the kitten. He puts the dried meat to soak in another bowl of water, but leaves that one on the counter, out of reach. "That meat isn't soft enough for kitten teeth," he tells it.
"Shall I open this package, do you think?" he asks Roel. "Or wait for the others?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday December 12th, 2015 6:07:37 PM
Lanliss says, you still look surprised, had an escort and lost him ? you need help ?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday December 14th, 2015 10:20:55 AM
Edson squeezes into the booth drinking his ale and smoking his cigar. "Nice bar, what do you think is going on over there" Edson says, nodding to the guys who blocked their passage.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday December 14th, 2015 10:58:46 AM
Barratore squeezes into the booth next to Edson, shrugging at the question. "You're the city guy. Far more than Brom and me." Barratore takes a drink and follows it with a couple puffs. "Maybe some VIP thing. We become regulars and then worry about is my thinking. "
Barratore grins happy in his new place and takes a few more puffs
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) d20+6=25 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 12:01:40 PM
At the house the kitten laps at the water, making a little mess while getting most of it in to itself. Roel looks at Evaris and raises an eyebrow, "Might be important." with the message delivered he heads off taking various personal effects up to the rooms upstairs.
As Lanlis asks the halfling, "I obviously didn't lose my escortee, I got paid, but I can't remember leaving the Waystation. And I'd never carry this much money around in my hand flashing it to everyone, that's just dumb." He quickly makes the silver vanish about his body, with a few coins in a lot of different locations. Slight of Hand 25 or perception 27 Highlight to display spoiler: {Most of the coins go into a secret pocket inside his shirt}
At the Speakeasy a pretty halfelf in a barmaid's outfit stops by the table."Anything you gentlemen want? more smokes? drink refills? We don't have food here so don't bother asking." From down below a commotion is starting up near the door, and it's starting to get louder.
Evaris Monday December 14th, 2015 1:07:34 PM
Evaris sits down at the kitchen table and opens the package.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+22=34 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 1:34:40 PM
Anything strange happened in the Waystation ? What was the name of the woman who paid you ? Lanliss asks the halfling, smiling for a moment, because he now knowsp where the halfling hides his coins. Showing a serious face while asking the questions.
Sleight of hand 34
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=33 ; Monday December 14th, 2015 9:18:57 PM
"Yeah, take some of both." He says to the barmaid. He looks down over the balcony to see what if he can see something. "Where can we find a brothel 'round here?"
Perception DC 33
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday December 14th, 2015 9:46:09 PM
After his bath, Emrys removes the countless bottles of scented oils and creams from his haversack. If there isn't a vanity in this room, he creates an illusionary mirror beside his bed and begins one of his extended cosmetic restorative rituals. As the time passes, he begins to feel more and more like himself again. As he places a mask over his face, an unseen servant begins to spray a light powder into his hair. The calcium-rich powder had a wonderful scent ... made from the pulverized bones of cuttlefish, rare and fragrant herbs and the finest hominy starch. Such luxury was afforded by only a few, but Emrys was worth it.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday December 14th, 2015 11:50:00 PM
"I'll have an ale, lass." Evred cocks an eyebrow at Brom. "You know... I'm not gray in the hairs by any means, but in my whole life I've never laid eyes on a minotaur whore. Oh, sorry, minotaur companion. If that bothers you. I've just never thought of it. Are they... known for anything?"
Evred stops as a ruckus grows downstairs. "You know, the only thing better than drinks and smokes, is drinks and smokes and fighting. What's going on down there?"
At home and around the city and at the Speakeasy. (DM JCC) Tuesday December 15th, 2015 5:31:15 PM
Emrys hears Evaris moving about the first floor, and hears him talking as if to a little kid. Evaris opens the package and inside wrapped in a black silk square is a tiny silver greatsword strung on a braided silk cord of a silvery color. As he's distracted by the contents the kitten starts rubbing against his leg.
The halfling answers, "No, everything seemed normal, well as normal as can be after the explosion of the wagon, at the Waystation. I saw this woman and approached like I usually do, asked if she needed a guide and well... I don't remember anything else, I can't even remember what she looked like. What's happened to me?" He sounds very worried.
The halfelf heads off quickly and you see her head down the spiral stairs at the far end of the platform. Looking over the edge, there are four or five halforcs trying to push their way in and the argument seems to indicate that the halforcs are members of some other organization and they are unwelcome. From up above a booming voice speaks and is heard throughout the entire speakeasy. "You were warned that you are not welcome here, this is a neutral establishment, we will have no one in here that takes sides. Either leave or you will be found on the trash level, possibly in more than one part." The conflict down on the first level stops as the voice is heard. Perception 35 Highlight to display spoiler: { A couple of the halforcs actually turned paler when the voice spoke and are obviously nervous about something.} The leader of the halforc group motions for them to turn around and leave.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday December 15th, 2015 6:04:25 PM
The Minotaur grins at his companion, "of course there is, but that is really isn't a requirement." He's about to elaborate when the commotion below distracts him.
Barratore looks over the rail and into the smokey area below. He is about to stand and possibly hop down. After all, this was he new favorite place and he was not about to sit on his behind while it got messed up. The booming voice holds him in place and he gazes upward, but notices nothing out of the ordinary. Knowing all of his friends are better at that sort of thing he asks them, "either of you see the speaker?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday December 15th, 2015 9:11:12 PM
I don't know Lanliss says with a reassuring smile, bht I can tell you this. I am not angry about the coins you have earned,but I am worried about why you don't remember anything, Would you mind coming with me to our group so they can check you up ? It won't hurt and I am curious to know if you were effected by magic.
Evaris Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:07:49 PM
"A tiny greatsword," Evaris muses. "A contradiction in terms, I think. I wonder what it could mean?" He places the trinket back in its silk wrapper and sets it carefully out of reach of the kitten.
"I'm pretty sure it isn't a cat toy, whatever else it may be," he says. He wads up a scrap of paper and skips it across the floor for the kitten to chase.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=40 ; Tuesday December 15th, 2015 11:53:17 PM
"I'm going to trail those half-orcs. I'll catch up with you in a bit." Evred finishes his drink and stands up. He cracks his knuckles, walks to the railing, and hops over. Instead of falling, however, he drifts lazily downward. Obviously a ring of feather fall or some such. But halfway to the first level, he disappears. Kinda? He's still there, right? There's a shape and some color and... but that's not him. The blurry something follows the half-orcs out of the tavern.
ooc: Hide in Plain Sight. Stealth check 40.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+18=32 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 12:36:33 AM
Edson peers over at the Ruckus and tries to spot the talker above. He watches as Evred moves over the side, but Edson isn't ready to step into a turf war.
His hand slides to his khukri but he waits till something actually happens.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=19 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 12:42:17 PM
Brom watches the scene unfold downstairs. "We'll have ta find a different place when that kind of mood strikes." He glances upward. "This ain't gonna be my brawlin' bar." He continues before turning back from the commotion.
"I know there is, don't know where." He says back to Barratore. "But it'd be nice ta know where for when, I know, not now."
Brom grabs the eager newcomer. "I wouldn't do that. Til we get a better lay of the land, ya just be better sticking together." He says referring to the division of turf and the controlling factors in each area.
If Evred doesn't listen and follows anyway, you can hear a great sigh come from the barbarian's mouth.
At home and around the city and at the Speakeasy. (DM JCC) Wednesday December 16th, 2015 5:53:41 PM
The young Halfling agrees to go with Lanliss, "You guys have been fair with me, and my losing a few hours where I was walking around and now don't remember it bothers me." The two of you head for the location of your new home.
At home the small box gets set aside, the kitten chases the wad of paper and it's discovered that the meat has softened enough to feed the little beast. Up stairs, things are getting comfortable as the conditioner worked into the skin. The rooms are basically the same on each floor, only two look out over the front street compared to the other two looking out over the little alley.
At the speakeasy, the halforcs have left and Evred has drifted to the "ground" floor and makes his way out, you can't see him directly, but you can almost follow his movements by the way various patrons move suddenly, soon the sudden movements end in the bar as Evred has made it to the door. You have no success in spotting the speaker up above, and you don't hear him again. The guards at both ends are doubled up though with now two brutes standing at the bottom steps leading up to the platform. Soon the barmaid arrives with smokes and drinks, if she notices there is one less of the group, she says nothing, only collecting the money for the service.
Evred manages to make it into the hallway and quietly follows the group, the doorman opens the door to let them be escorted out by the toughs that are acting as bouncers. Stealth DC 35 to exit without being noticed, failure means the bouncers notice you leaving but make no never mind out of it. Stealth DC 30 for the halforcs not to notice you once you exit the speakeasy.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=32 ; d20=9 ; d20=4 ; d20=16 ; d20=8 ; d20=8 ; d20=20 ; d20=12 ; d20=3 ; d20=2 ; d20+31=39 ; d3=2 ; d20+31=32 ; d3=3 ; d20+31=35 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+31=33 ; d20+31=47 ; d20+31=32 ; d20+31=49 ; d20+31=48 ; d20+31=33 ; d20+31=40 ; d20+31=41 ; Wednesday December 16th, 2015 9:01:36 PM
ooc: For some reason my dice rolls are not appearing in my browser. I rolled on the Loot 'n Booty board and could see them just fine.
Stealth 37
Evred makes it past the bouncer...
Stealth 45
... and out the speakeasy without attracting attention.
Evaris Wednesday December 16th, 2015 10:50:55 PM
Evaris sets the moistened food in front of the kitten. "Careful, now," he tells it.
"If you're going to hang around here, I suppose you need a name," he says thoughtfully.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday December 16th, 2015 11:25:05 PM
Emrys emerges from his room looking absolutely ravishing in his silken house robe and jeweled slippers. Feeling completely refreshed, he gracefully descends the stairs to find Evaris and the kitten. "Oh my ... we have a furry guest. So glad you where here to give proper hospitality," he says with the most warm and lovely smile.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday December 17th, 2015 8:21:20 AM
Barratore agrees with Brom. The man would need to find a different bar for rough housing. Evred's departure elicits a sigh from Barratore as well. "He's used to being solo and we aren't out fighting real foes in the middle of nowhere. He'll be fine."
Barratore has a couple quick questions for the barmaid when she shows up for the money. Sitting on the table is an extra 5 gold. "Couple quick questions. What was that about and who's up there that shooed them out?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=26 ; Thursday December 17th, 2015 3:49:50 PM
Evred and his actions disappear from Brom's thoughts as soon as he leaves his sight. "Let's hope so." He responds to Barratore.
Drinks and cigars are the entertainment for the evening. Of course, when Brom and Barratore are together and drinking the conversation inevitably leads to a nostalgic discussion of past deeds and their friendly competition as most warriors have. Deeds of old and slain foes can be heard by any nearby. Words like giants, vampires, sea monsters and others are spoken by Brom as they relive battles they've survived.
Perception DC 26
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday December 17th, 2015 3:55:59 PM
Edson just leans back, letting the gray smoke rise in a circle. " This is the life. From fighting animal crossbreeds in Rum to smoking cigars and drinking ale in Float City. "
" Brom plans on adding another conquest.. an underwater, witchy kind of conquest " Edson says with a smile.
Exploring the City.....DMBZ Thursday December 17th, 2015 9:38:55 PM
The kitten looks at Evaris meaningfully, as if it expects him to already know her name. She consoles herself by eating the food that was thoughtfully brought to her. Lanliss continues to comfort the Halfling who still seems to be concerned, but is calmer now than earlier.
Evred manages to sneak out of the bar and begin following the half-orcs. As best he can tell, he has not been detected yet. As he follows, Evred sees the half-orcs taking turns looking over their shoulder to see if they are being followed. They are either expecting trouble or might be concerned about being followed. Evred Highlight to display spoiler: { If you continue to follow the half-orcs, please make three more stealth checks, DC30}
Emrys takes some effort at making himself feel to be at home, and is rewarded by the relaxed state he now finds himself in.
Barratore and Brom are concerned about Evred heading out on his own, but decide he is capable of taking care of himself. In the meantime they try to gather a bit of information. The barmaid gives a very suggestive smile as she accepts the offered coins. "Well, anytime a handful of toughs win a few barfights in Float City, they start getting ideas that they could become a guild or clan or somesuch. I think that's all it is. I have seen them hanging around a fellow who frequents the upstairs here sometimes. Every few days maybe. My guess is he is the one who chased them, so they didn't start a fight and get his membership revoked."
Edson helps Brom and Barratore remember that there are many types of conquest an adventurer can undertake.
Evaris Friday December 18th, 2015 12:51:56 AM
"A package came, too, along with the kitten," Evaris tells Emrys. He unwraps the trinket for Emrys to see. "Any idea what this might be? Or what it might mean?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday December 18th, 2015 10:37:11 AM
Lanliss goes with the halfling to the place they got, thinking that Emrys and Evaris might be there, not before Lanliss buys some bakery and sweets for the whole group and also for the halfling to cheer him up a little. When they arrive at the place. Lanliss opens the door and says/asks rather loudly. Is anybody home ?
Ooc: if needed I can deduct some gold coins for the sweets and bakery stuff
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=34 ; Friday December 18th, 2015 5:33:17 PM
"Keep yur mouth shut. Edson, we don't talk about that." He says to the rogue looking around to see if anyone picked up on the conversation. "Clear? I gave my word an' that means all of us."
"Make sense." He says to the barmaid.
Drinking and smoking occupies Brom's evening. At some point, Brom starts to get hungry. "Think it's time for food."
Perception DC 34
Exploring the City.....DMBZ Friday December 18th, 2015 9:40:11 PM
Evred continues to follow the half-orcs. After a short while, they reach the entrance to the ramps leading to the other levels of the city. A quick signal from one of them and they all scatter and try to hide. EvredHighlight to display spoiler: {Please make perception checks for the four half-orcs to see if you spot them and notice what they are doing.}
Evaris explains to Emrys about a mysterious package that came with the kitten and wonders what it could mean.
Lanliss stops and picks up some baked goods from a local merchant before returning to the house with the halfling in tow. The baker seems pleased to have some new neighbors, and offers to give a discount if you frequent his establishment. "My name is Morrt. I heard about how you helped out the Turtlemistress with some sort of turtle problem. Word is you did the City a favor, and I and my family are glad to have you around." As you leave he tosses a tasty glazed apple fritter treat to the halfling. "Good day!"
Brom asks to keep some topics a secret. He thinks the waitress either didn't hear the comment, or is professional enough to ignore it.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+13=17 ; d20+31=48 ; Friday December 18th, 2015 9:55:45 PM
Perception 17
Evred is a bit surprised by their impromptu attempt to evade detection. He shrugs invisibly to the world around him and instead follows the closest half-orc rather than attempting to follow all four.
Stealth 48
Evaris Saturday December 19th, 2015 12:06:45 PM
"In the kitchen!" Evaris calls when Lanliss enters. "I think we have a new mascot," he adds.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Saturday December 19th, 2015 10:16:05 PM
Barratore arches an eye at Broms outburst, but shrugs it off. Brom became serious about his word and that was good enough for him. One of the reasons he liked the human, very Minotaur of the man. So something happened at the bottom of the lake. He thanks the barmaid and looks to his drink. "After this round, we can find some food, sounds good to me."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday December 20th, 2015 6:05:28 PM
Lanliss smiles at Mortt as he gives the treat to the halfling. Really, a mascot ? So soon.....what mascot have you found here ? Evaris Lanliss says intrigued
At home and around the city and at the Speakeasy. (DM JCC) Monday December 21st, 2015 11:55:57 AM
At the speakeasy, the remaining members of the group finish up their drinks and have taken enough puffs that the cigars are down to stubs. As they make to go the waitress as she collects the coinage for the drinks and smokes lays 10 small tokens on the table. "They'll get you in, if you don't get the new entrance word when it's changed. But we will be moving again soon, we always shift around every few weeks. Have a nice evening gentlemen." With that she heads off to wait on another table.
Evred manages to keep his eyes on one of the half-orcs. Following along behind his carefully, he follows him down to the fence level. He sees the half-orc duck behind a barrel and when he goes to look, he's gone. Perception DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: { The is a low concealed door hidden behind the barrel} Give me a couple stealth checks as well please.
At the house, it's discovered that the house has apparently gotten a kitten as a resident. The others in the kitchen notice that the halfling that escorted them to the Inn has accompanied Lanliss. Lanliss explains the current troubles with the lad. He can't remember his last escort, but knows he escorted someone, mainly because he had a handful of coins. Lanliss is also told about the small package that arrived.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday December 21st, 2015 8:35:49 PM
Our halfling friend here needs just a little help with remembering something. Lanliss says. Evaris, Emrys any suggestion and ideas what we can do ?
Lanliss asks them.
Evaris Monday December 21st, 2015 9:57:11 PM
"A kitten," Evaris explains. "It wandered in when I opened the door for the package. And I'm not sure what the package is about, either." He gestures to the table where the miniature sword sits. "Any ideas?"
He turns to look at the halfling. "Help remembering something?" he asks. "Something from long ago? Or something recent?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=19 ; Monday December 21st, 2015 10:47:06 PM
Brom grabs the coins before getting up from the table. "Well," He says to Barratore and Edson, "let's get some grub." He begins to head downstairs and outside.
Perception DC 19
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday December 21st, 2015 10:52:18 PM
"Maybe we should go look for Evred. If he's getting roughed up by some ork thugs in an alleyway, I'll feel bad."
If the others agree withave Edson he will look for Evred. If not heads back to the.house.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=39 ; d20+31=43 ; d20+31=36 ; Monday December 21st, 2015 11:43:02 PM
ooc: I can't make that even with taking 20.
Evred looks all over the area, but has difficulty finding the location of the half-orc. Luckily, he has a trick up his sleeve. "Come here, Blue. I need your help."
The shadows coalesce nearby into the form of a canine made of condensed darkness. Evred reaches out and rubs his head behind his ears. "I need you to search the area, boy. Expanding spiral. Stop and return as soon as you find anything funny. Start with this barrel."
ooc: Blue is incorporeal.
Stealth 39, 43, 36
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=14 ; Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 10:34:06 AM
Barratore thanks the barmaid for the tokens. "I couldn't follow him as he pact the room. How do you propose we find him Edson? He's was wearing big boy pants when he left."
Barratore leaves it at that. "Im hungry. Let's get some food". You n the way out Barratore will ask someone on staff where a good steak house is
Perception 14
At home and around the city and at the Speakeasy. (DM JCC) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 2:34:45 PM
At the house, "I know I was at the Waystation earlier this afternoon. I remember meeting a woman and she agreed to be escorted by me. I have the money to prove it. But I can't remember her, the job or any of it, I only remember being shaken and then I was talking to him with the money from the escort still in my hand. Even I'm smart enough not to walk around showing off my money." The problem is apparently selective memory loss.
On the way out of the Speakeasy, they are told the best steakhouse is up on the gold level, but it's recommended that they get some much better clothes if they want service there. If they are looking for food with meat Nori's has the best tasting food on the level, and it's not usually mystery meat either.
Blue starts spinning around in ever larger circles and vanishes into the wall. he reappears almost immediately. He indicates that there is a passageway, a not very big one, but still a passageway hidden behind a concealed door right behind the barrel.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 6:26:20 PM
"Yeah, didn't see him either. Wouldn't worry 'bout it too much."
"Ok, let's get some meat. We can try this steakhouse another time." He says.
Evaris Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 11:33:23 PM
"That does seem odd. With your permission, young sir, I'd like to check you for magic," Evaris says. If the halfling consents, Evaris casts a Detect Magic and checks for auras.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=50 ; Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 11:47:37 PM
Evred finds the concealed door and gives Blue a ruffle behind the ears. "Aww, good boy! Thanks, Blue." He ducks down and makes his way carefully down the passageway.
ooc: I can move at regular speed while making a Stealth check without penalty.
Stealth 50
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 8:32:06 AM
"Ok.. to Norri's it is then. " Edson said as he gets up and heads for the exit.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 12:00:29 PM
Don't worry, Lanliss says, while Evaris checks for magic. Everything will be all right, he reassures the halflng.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 12:36:28 PM
At home, detect magic is cast after a few minutes of close scrutiny there is found the faint traces of enchantment magic, but it's not really magic, it's something very close but different.
At Nori's the pies of the day are moose and gator, both smell delicious. You are welcomed by the owner and given samples of each to be sure you get what you want. "I heard you about the recovery of the turtles, everyone was worried about the young, I hope they weren't in any danger."
After opening the concealed door and starting in, you get about 10 feet and there is suddenly an Alarm spell going off, with in moments of the spell being triggered, a solid wall drops into place about 10 feet further into the 30 foot long tunnel, more thunks of stuff dropping into place behind the first obstacle can be heard. The way seems well and truly blocked, magic was used as an alert, but the "doors" seemed to be manual, or they would have all dropped at once.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 2:54:05 PM
ooc: How many "thunks" in total?
DM JCC: 4 more thunks.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 6:49:42 PM
Brom samples both kinds of pies. "That's good. I'll take both." He says. "Yeah, they were fine. They got a little trip around the lake, that's all."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=43 ; Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 8:24:09 PM
Evred instructs Blue to travel far enough ahead to just stick his nose past the last door, look around, and return to him. While Blue looks forward, Evred makes his way backward until he emerges back into the alley. He asks Blue for a summary of what he saw past the last trap door. Maintaining stealth, he travels back to the tavern.
Stealth 43
Evaris Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 11:24:14 PM
"Hmm. Something does seem to be awry," Evaris says. "I have something that might help, although it might not. I'd like to try it, if you will allow me. I promise it won't hurt."
If the halfling agrees, Evaris casts Protection from Evil. He is especially interested in the second major effect, the one that allows a new save against a charm or compulsion.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday December 24th, 2015 9:40:18 PM
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Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday December 25th, 2015 12:08:36 PM
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Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Saturday December 26th, 2015 9:52:06 PM
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Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday December 28th, 2015 10:29:13 AM
Barratore lets Brom fill in any conversations about the Turtles and simply backs him up with agreeing nods and a grunt here and there as he feels appropriate. The gator pie hits Barratore a bit wrong as he tastes it and so he settles for a few pies of Moose. The game tang of the meat is more subtle, being in a pie form, than he prefers, but overall it is quite good.
At Nori's he asks the owner about other reputable places they might go. "Like a good Bakery and pastry shop. A good place to get fruits and vegetables and a good antique or curio shop."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday December 28th, 2015 11:07:01 PM
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Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday December 29th, 2015 7:35:37 PM Now to get to the tavern without incident...
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=34 ; Monday January 4th, 2016 4:28:41 PM
Brom takes in his fill of the pies. As he does, he fills in Barratore on the fight in the deep. He says that the dragon turtle was a little disappointing.
Perception Dc 34
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday January 4th, 2016 4:57:00 PM
Lanliss zones out, thinking about what the group found.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday January 4th, 2016 6:19:22 PM
Edson gets a duo of pies and begins scoffing them down. Nothing ended a good night of drinking like some deserts.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Monday January 4th, 2016 10:30:32 PM
(sorry for late posting.... been dealing with a messed up foot among other things.)
Evred manages to get back into the alley without being noticed, the report he gets is: "Those were dead drop walls, triggered by someone further inside. It was a small room not more than 10 by 10 and there was an alarm spell going off. A lever had been pulled and there was a open door going exiting into another alley on the other side of the buildings. It was a busy street, no idea who was from the hidden room." Heading back towards the bar you encounter a few people leaving.
Collecting a few meat pies, you also get the answers to your questions. "Well we also bake breads here, but they don't last very much past noon, stale bread is terrible. Down the way is a butcher, some carts set up in the mornings with fresh vegetables and fruit when shipments come in, or what they can harvest from their own growings. With whatever happened at the Waystation, prices are starting to rise, I hope it's only temporary."
The halfling nods consent to allow you to cast the spell, he closes his eyes and sort of tenses up, waiting for something terrible. You cast the spell, it settles over the youth and you see it take effect. Watching with your Detect magic spell recast, you see the spell fully ensconced on him, but there was no reaction, no flicker of anything.... Whatever is effecting him, it is more than a simple spell.....
Is everyone headed back to the house now or is it still the G.B. directive?
Evaris Monday January 4th, 2016 10:53:23 PM
Evaris sighs. "Well, it was worth a try," he says. "I'm not sure what to do next. The whole thing does sound peculiar."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday January 4th, 2016 11:18:46 PM
Arriving back at the tavern, Evred makes his report as he sits back down at the table. " I followed the half-orcs for several blocks. At a designated point they scattered. I tailed one of them down an alley. He used and escape tunnel to enter a safe room. I followed after but a detection spell closed a trapdoor to block me. Blue was able to take a peek and see that the room had another tunnel leading to the other side of the building. Whoever they are, they are very organized and very paranoid. They never saw me, but we should probably watch out for them."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday January 4th, 2016 11:19:25 PM
Admiring himself in a small hand mirror, Emrys is startled back into attention ... "Oh, did someone say something?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday January 5th, 2016 8:27:10 AM
Barratore chuckles a bit at the disappointment of the dragon turtle, "good thing I stayed up here then." With Evred back, food in his stomach, Barratore is now inclined to go check in on the house and move his bulkier gear from the Message In a Bottle.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday January 5th, 2016 5:19:50 PM
Lanliss laughs at Emrys comment, well well Emrys, I guess you can't use your charm to find out what happened to our friend, Lanliss says in a challenging/playful voice. -------------------------------- If Emrys can't do anything. Well Well I guess nothing can be done for now Lanliss says to the halfling, might as well check out what Emrys and Evaris found out, Lanliss says. Care to join me to check what they found ? He asks the halfling.
At home and around the city. (DM JCC) Tuesday January 5th, 2016 8:01:39 PM
At the house, after magical means of finding out, or trying to find out have come up short the three discuss what each had found out. First, the lad had his memory effected somehow. Second the house adopted a kitten. Third, a package arrived with miniature greatsword on a silvery silken braided cord. Fourth the others have yet to return from wherever they have spent the evening.
The trio at the bar, some having gotten food, one following the half-orcs decide it's time to return home and get settled in.
It takes a hour or so, but the gear is collected from the" Message in a Bottle" and at their new house those returning find the other three talking with the halfling that escorts people who use the Waystation to arrive. Both groups bring the other up to date with what has been going on, now for the group to figure out what's going on.....
Evaris Tuesday January 5th, 2016 10:15:40 PM
"I tried a Protection from Evil spell," Evaris says. "Sometimes it can help with mental charms, but not in this case. I'm not sure what to do next. And I'm not sure what the greatsword is for, either."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday January 5th, 2016 11:56:09 PM
Evred follows along with the group back to the house. He listens with some confusion on his face as he learns about the young boy and the mysterious package. "I think our mysterious sender will reveal more in time. Anyone up for helping me make some dinner?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 9:56:18 AM
Having had his fill of food and drink, Brom is also inclined to head to the house to see what the place looks like.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday January 6th, 2016 12:52:36 PM
Edson heads back with the others. His steps a little looser and wobbily, but he heads back anyway.
Seeing the halfling at the house, and hearing the others tell the story Edson sobers up a bit more.
" Did you guys catch the kitten? "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=25 ; Wednesday January 6th, 2016 4:00:25 PM
Barratore enters the house and asks Lanliss which room he could drop his gear. He could organize it later and he didn't have a preference on where he slept. Barratore arches an eyebrow at Evred's mention of eating. "It's only been an hour, you sure there's no halfling blood in you?" he asks with a grin.
Picking up the great sword, Barratore looks closely at the blade and handle for any markings and muses aloud, "Anyone know of a guild or some such that uses anything like this? One of the council houses perhaps, like maybe one we've cheesed off recently by being about as rude as can be?" he ends looking at Edson (Perception 25 going over the item for markings)
The kitten was cute, but Barratore had other thoughts. He didn't like so much that the guy who was always hanging about the Waystation just helped out someone or someones and now can't remember any of it. "Smells alot like the wagons. They rolled through, no one thinks anything of it and a building explodes a few hours later. Wiping memories would be a handy way to do stuff like that. We still don't know why or who blew up that place."
Too much talking, Barratore pours himself a drink and looks for a big chair to park himself in
At home. (DM JCC) Wednesday January 6th, 2016 8:56:33 PM
The group coalesces at the new house. Recent events are told to each other and looking around the house happens. There are a few pieces of furniture but not very many, by grabbing chairs from the upper floors enough are found so the group and sit and talk. The miniature sword is examined. The strangest thing discovered about the sword is that it wasn't molded, even at it's tiny size (about 3 inches long) it was forged, the hammer marks can be seen. There is no makers mark near it's tang, but not everyone who forges swords use marks. A closer look at the braided cord shows it's made of braids with-in braids with-in braids. You can't see small enough but you almost think individual strands of silk are braided for the first layer, then they are braided, and again and again. It must be very strong, but still very delicate.
Reflex save DC 20 for examining the sword. Highlight to display spoiler: { take 1 point of damage, and 1 point bleed damage every minute until magically healed}
Evaris Wednesday January 6th, 2016 10:58:38 PM
"Yes, we caught the kitten," Evaris says, "If by 'caught' you mean 'let it in and fet it.' What shall we call it?"
He does not examine the sword; others have sharper eyes than he does.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday January 7th, 2016 12:00:10 AM
"Maybe a shrinking spell? It could be regular-sized. Can someone get a dispel magic cooked up?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday January 7th, 2016 12:00:34 AM
ooc: Dang it! 10 seconds!?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday January 7th, 2016 10:59:50 AM
Edson isn't too skilled in magic and the like, so he leaves the small sword to the others. He does look for the kitten, running his fingers together and making a sho-sho-sho noise to try and get the cat closer to pick up.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+12=32 ; Thursday January 7th, 2016 7:05:03 PM
Let me have a look, Lanliss grabs the sword from Barratore. He quickly glances at it trying to find anything that might have been overlooked and trying to estimate how much is it worth. He quickly sees and notices/feels that this sword is dangerous and can cut slow and inelegant hands and throws the sword back at Barratore saying. It's yours, enjoy.
Perception 17 Appraise 18 Reflex 32
At home. (DM JCC) Thursday January 7th, 2016 8:46:15 PM
Even more careful examination of the sword reviles it to be made of tempered silver and it is masterwork, but there is no magic aura about the weapon. That's not to say magic wasn't involved in it's creation, just that it is not magical as it is. As an ornament if it was to be sold to someone it might bring 100 gold for the sword and another 50 gold for the braided silk cord it hangs from. The kitten isn't hard to catch, it's friendly enough and as soon as it's picked up, begins purring, loudly. The halfling youth, "I appreciate your trying to figure out what happened today, but I should be headed home." The Group who went to the speak easy, int check DC 15Highlight to display spoiler: { You saw him earlier today, he was escorting some elven lady, you think.}
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=28 ; d20+8=26 ; Thursday January 7th, 2016 10:41:34 PM
(ooc: sorry for poor posting. just very tired lately and fall asleep as soon as I get home. I haven't read every thing, and I'm no where near caught up. I can't find what's wrong with the halfling ... memory loss, controlled, etc??)
Emrys puts down his mirror and says, "My good halfling, stay for just a moment more ... I have a spell that might cure what ails you. Don't be afraid ... it shouldn't hurt." Emrys begins to cast. He feels confident that it will work ... if it's a curse, of course.
Evaris Thursday January 7th, 2016 10:58:11 PM
"Someone left a package for us on the doorstep," Evaris explains. "And inside was that sword. There were no markings on the package that I saw, and I didn't see who left it."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+7=22 ; d20-1=1 ; Friday January 8th, 2016 9:17:48 AM
Barratore manages to not cut himself on the tiny sword and as Lanliss tosses it back to him, he shifts and lets it sail past to hit the ground. Where he then retrieves it and sets it down on a table. "I have no use for it Lanliss, even if it were not so small." Barratore is more interested in the halfling and what might be going on there, than with the miniature. He sits down and keeps his attention on Emrys and the results of the spell being cast. Other than good cigars and a pretty face or two, Barratore remembers little about the speak easy
Reflex 22 Int Check 1
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday January 8th, 2016 11:42:27 PM
"I'm going to whip up a meat pie to bake overnight. Any requests?"
Evred prepares apples, blackberries, carrots, figs, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, bacon, and chicken. All diced and laid out in a pan of pastry, he covers the lot with some gravy from the chicken and tucks it into the oven with a few pieces of hardwood kindling in the fire.
At home. (DM JCC) Friday January 8th, 2016 11:49:27 PM
The casting of Remove Curse has the same results as the other spell. Whatever is effecting the halflings memory is either very very powerful, or it's not magic based. Maybe it's supernatural or extraordinary it's gotta be something, because he really does not remember anything after heading towards the Waystation just before the scheduled arrival time this afternoon. Supplies for the house were discovered available at a variety of shops, from low end to extremely high-end. Fresh food, ranged from vegetables at street vendors to meats at the butcher shops and baked goods at a couple of other shops. Alcohol can be bought by the bottle at a couple bars and then of course there are regular bars and inns. Buying furnishings should be straight forward just that it will take some decisions.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+4=10 ; Saturday January 9th, 2016 2:35:08 PM
Edson is as clueless as Barratore. He don't remember seeing the halfling at the bar. He continues to hold and pet the cat.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Saturday January 9th, 2016 7:28:20 PM
Brom is curious about the sword, but leaves it to the others. As with the sword, the memory of the halfling is not within his understanding so he leaves it to the others. It is curious though. Someone is as sending them a message.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Sunday January 10th, 2016 11:36:19 PM
Lanliss gives the halfling some sweets from the bakery earlier. Don't feel bad because of what happened. Don't enter into troubles and if you ever remember a new detail, you can tell us about it. And don't forget the sweets. Lanliss says
At home. (DM JCC) Monday January 11th, 2016 11:54:34 AM
The halfling heads home after everyone is out of ideas, the evening passes. It's a bit like camping out in your rooms that night, without soft grass to lay on, or the sharp sticks and rocks poking you as you sleep, so it's a fair trade. It's time to get settled in, there are a couple shops not too far away, a couple of people went scouting for furniture yesterday, With the whole group together, you might want to go get some, for the main floor and for your individual rooms on the upper two floors. During breakfast it's suggested to turn a room into an armory and another into a trophy/library. That will give everyone a private room still and leave a room unused on either the second or third floor depending on where everyone wants to settle in.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=21 ; Monday January 11th, 2016 9:01:00 PM
Brom moves up to the third floor to look for a room. He thinks a corner room would be ideal, maybe something with a good view, so he can look out over float.
The next morning after camping in his room, he learns that perhaps getting furniture would have been a more prudent activity for yesterday, since he is stiff from the hard floor boards. This was not at all like the softer ground he slept on in the wilderness.
Brom likes the idea of both an armory and a trophy room, but didn't understand the need for a library. Conquering a pile of dusty old tomes didn't ring of heroic deed or valor to the barbarian.
After breakfast, Brom decides today is the day to get some bedroom furniture. A large wooden framed bed, a nice table and throne chair to sit at, and maybe even a built-in closet for the few close he owned and a place to put his boots. He thought he would ask Evred to handle the talks with the craftsmen. It wasn't that Brom was cheap, actually the exact opposite, but if the man could save a gold or two why not do it.
He goes to Evred and asks for his help in negotiating a better deal with the merchants for the items he wants.
Perception DC 21
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday January 11th, 2016 10:27:19 PM
"Trophy room," Emrys muses, "interesting, but I wonder what room I could use as my laboratory. A place for all my herbs and other components, with plenty of space for magic circles and special runes to contain my ... um, test subjects." He thinks for a bit and concludes, "Umm, maybe I should choose a suitable place other than our new home. An extra dimensional space or a small pocket within the Shadow Realm would be delightful."
Evaris Monday January 11th, 2016 11:07:55 PM
Evaris chooses a second-floor room for himself, and sets about acquiring the basics for it.
For Roel, he would actually prefer a ground-floor room, since the other cleric has a bit of trouble with stairs. If nothing is available, though, Roel will also find a room on the second floor.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday January 11th, 2016 11:43:55 PM
"I am sorry, Brom. I used to be a very capable merchant. Now I am but a humble skulk and vagabond. Granted, I'm also a pretty good liar. We could always go with that."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday January 12th, 2016 1:00:01 PM
Barratore picks a room on the second floor. The morning comes a bit too soon, but he quickly recovers with a few stretches. He meets the others downstairs and looks like they are all on the same page. An armory most certainly. A trophy/library sure why not. "What about a guest room? Either as a safe room if we need to bring someone in for protection or if we have overnight guests?"
Barratore will go with the rest to buy the house furniture and a few pieces for his room. Specifically a bed, chest of drawers, a good footlocker, a chair and thick rug or fur for the floor
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 3:23:24 PM
Edson takes a non descript room on the second floor. He makes sure it is defensible first, and then begins looking for places to hide his belongings. Loose floor boards, weak walls etc. Etc
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 6:59:08 PM
Lanliss picks a room in the first floor if possible not wanting Roel to be comfortable. Lanliss will want a quiet room, but not one that will be so far from the center of things.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 7:03:02 PM
(Lanliss will pick up a room in the second floor if no rooms will be free/available) Or A single(only) room in the attic if it exists, and only if there is a window.
(First preference is still first floor)
At home. (DM JCC) Tuesday January 12th, 2016 8:04:17 PM
The house is three floors, 1 st floor is mostly open, only the privy and a small closet under the stairs are closed off. Front door comes in to the middle of the front wall. To the left are stairs up, closet under that with privy in the back behind the closet. The "cooking area" is across the back wall, with a fire pit along the right wall near the back. In the privy is a lockable concealed door to a back alley. Second floor, the stairs come up the left wall, with a privy in the back left corner above the privy below. There are 5 rooms all basically the same size and the stairs up go from left to right along the back wall. Third floor the stairs come up the back wall and with a narrow hallway along the stairs lead to a privy in the back left corner. There are also 5 rooms about the same size on this floor as well. That gives the house a big community room/kitchen and 10 individual rooms front and back walls have windows but in the back they are open to the stairs except one room in the back right corner on each floor. The side walls on the first and second floor blocked by neighboring buildings. The third floor has windows along the right wall as it looks out over a shorter building next door. (for now) Left wall has no windows. The roof is built right up to the floor of the level above, but that level floor is 20 some feet thick. If it's solid you don't know, remembering the speakeasy build in the outside wall.....
The shop keepers give you great bargains, (not gonna figure prices) Getting the merchandise back to the house might cost a little, very few wagons are being allowed to operate around the city for some reason. If you go to the upper levels for custom high quality furnishings there will be a cost. (SRD/UE prices x 2, they are high quality/fancy I know we don't use the UE book, but there are prices in it and on the SRD(same prices))
It's a full day by the time you get home will the furniture, some of you wanted the same pieces but things worked out eventually. As you headed out in the morning, you noticed the vegetable vendors as the baker and butcher said they would be. There is also a man pulling a small cart with 2 big jugs on it. He stops at various homes and ladles milk into pails that the houses have left on the door steps. Must be some arrangement. One of the wagons you do see is the Ice wagon, it's insulated with sawdust and drips water wherever it goes. You think the Ice-house is near the Waystation, makes sense, they can teleport in Ice as needed.....
Evaris Tuesday January 12th, 2016 10:26:53 PM
"If we want separate rooms for all these various activities," Evaris says, "then some of us are going to have to double up. There are nine of us, and if we want a guest room, that would use up all ten of the rooms on the second and third floors. Which means we wouldn't have space for a separate trophy room, and practice room, and library, and alchemy lab, and whatever else people want. On the other hand, if we shared rooms, we could free up space for these other things. Or, we could designate areas on the ground floor for alchemy and practice and so on."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 11:15:59 PM
Edson wasn't about to double up, but he didn't need no special room anyway.
" We can always add on with the right permits."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday January 12th, 2016 11:19:39 PM
"Well, looks like we ain't gonna have those other spaces. I like ya all but I ain't gonna share my room with any of ya. So, we can keep trophies on the main floor and a small library, but labs and training gonna have ta be some place else. If ya want a big library, gonna have ta find on in the float, sure they got one."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday January 12th, 2016 11:49:41 PM
ooc: Hmm... anyone feel like making a map?
Evred calls dibs on a room on the second floor.
At home. (DM JCC) Wednesday January 13th, 2016 9:15:22 PM
It's decided that the large house, isn't large enough. With everyone wanting a separate room, the followers also included leaves the 2nd and 3rd floor filled and the first floor is basically one big open room. The furniture gets lugged up stairs to everyone's room, it's late by the time it gets settled, or at least moved around for the day and by that time food is ready downstairs. The fire pit warms the entire floor, much hotter the nearer you get to it obviously. Dinner is simple, someone had picked up a leg of goat and some vegetables to be boiled. It's a simple meal..... After dinner there is a knock at the door.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday January 13th, 2016 9:21:11 PM
Barratore takes a room on the second floor, he forgoes a chair in the room and decides for just a bed, footlocker and chest of drawers on top of a thick fur rug. A couple of oil lamps for now and later he'll replace them with ever burning torches. On the Main floor, Barratore puts in a large chair, foot stool and side table to hold his tankard. "I like the big open common room. Gives a sense of family. We could drop in some bookcases and such, but the practice room and all that ain't happening"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday January 13th, 2016 9:35:56 PM
Edson is trying to make himself useful, so when the knock comes he heads up to answer the door. Probably someone to praise them for their great deeds he thought.
Evaris Wednesday January 13th, 2016 10:43:38 PM
"I'm sure the WLA has a facility here in the Float," Evaris says. "Those of us who are members can train there. And those who are not....might want to consider joining. At any rate, I should find time to check in there."
Evaris and Roel eat the simple meal with pleasure, and look up when the knock comes. "You expectin' company?" Roel asks.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday January 13th, 2016 11:31:40 PM
(ooc: I tried posting last night, but the site would load for me.)
Emrys smiles at Evaris' suggestion. "I doubt physical training would help me much," as he holds up his walking stick. "It's the burden I must bear, being a creature conceived by magic. There's always a price!" And that price claimed the life of his mother.
With a snap of his finger, a translucent, miniature, fully-dimensional layout of their new home appears floating in the air before them. Emrys alters and adjusts its shape for better accuracy. "This should help with our discussion." (cast Silent Image)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=37 ; Wednesday January 13th, 2016 11:45:00 PM
Evred follows behind Edson and draws his dagger. "Oh, don't mind me. You can never be too careful these days." As Edson opens the door, Evred disappears in to the shadow created on the wall.
Stealth 37
At home. (DM JCC) Thursday January 14th, 2016 9:50:39 PM
As the door is opened, a young woman, well mid twenties maybe, is standing there. She wears loose fitting clothing, but it's in layers and in various colors of deep burgundy to orange. (picture the iconic gypsie woman) Her red hair is braided around her head to a pony tail in the back. In her hands is a deck of cards. "I usually don't leave my shop, but I received a vision so strong I needed to make sure it was delivered. I see death in your future and travel either to or from a place of eternal darkness, yet not being dark at all. Your souls are in danger of being lost and unrecoverable. It was at the point after identifying the new heroes in Float City, that being you, the vision was cut off, like it was severed. When I woke up after being out for over a day, I came straight to you to give the warning." She delivers this right at the doorway, and makes no attempt to enter the house.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday January 14th, 2016 10:29:36 PM
ooc: so who is on the second and who is on the third floor? Brom is on third.
"This might be a dumb question...anyone cook?" Says the barbarian looking at the kitchen area. "We got a kitchen, do we have a cook?" He says looking at the others as they sit down to eat the takeout meal. "Aw, does't matter, I guess. Just thought I'd ask, is all."
The knock on the door does little to make any difference to Brom. "Probably the neighbor comin' over ta welcome us to the neighborhood, that's all." He says from his comfy chair.
The woman, a gypsy, gives her vision. "Gotta admit, didn't see that one." He says. "Hey, let her in." He shouts at the door. "Lets here more."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday January 14th, 2016 11:21:44 PM
Evred pokes his head out of the shadows and around the edge of the door. "Are we giving death or receiving death? I think the distinction is important."
Evaris Friday January 15th, 2016 12:14:17 AM
"Well, I don't think any of us came from a place of eternal darkness, so I guess that's where we're going," Evaris says. "But do come in, so we can discuss it further. I am Evaris Leafgreen, and I don't believe I got your name?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday January 15th, 2016 11:10:29 AM
" Sounds like a scam " Edson says as he holds the door open. " but my friend invited you in, so why not come in and finish."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Friday January 15th, 2016 4:34:32 PM Barratore is on the second floor close to the stairs
Barratore shrugs at Broms question. Surely one of the E's knew how to cook, "And if not, well we will have ourselves a pantry full of cheese, bread, jerky and beer." After a pause, "Not a bad plan."
Agreeing again with Brom and shaking his head at some of the paranoia over a knock at the door, Barratore simply settles back into his great chair and puts up his hooves. "Speaking of beer..." the gypsy's account gives him pause. Barratore was a adventurous, brave and perhaps even a bit fool hearty, but he was also fairly superstitious and so she had his attention. He leans up in his chair, Evred, Evaris and Edson all made good points. Barratore gets up and drags his chair to the table where he assumes the rest of the group will sit to hear her out.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=9 ; Friday January 15th, 2016 6:16:33 PM
Lanliss tries to understand if she has any other agendas/motives to be at the house saying to the group I do recall that our halfling friend recalled doing a job for a certain woman and than forgetting it. Lanliss left hand goes a little bit closer to his hidden dagger just in case the woman tries to do anything evil. Sense motive 9
At home. (DM JCC) Friday January 15th, 2016 10:04:50 PM
The woman refuses to enter the house, "My name is Zatara, I run a little shop on the other side of the level here in Float City. I have delivered the warning my vision has given me, it's time for me to return home and hope more customers come in. One more thing, Sparkles are not good or bad, sometimes they are both at the same time. Good Day." With that she gives a slight curtsey and leaves heading back the way she came supposedly, disappearing around the corner down the street corner. Very strange happenings are going on, but was she telling the truth or was she not?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday January 15th, 2016 11:59:04 PM
"Does anyone think she's lying?"
ooc: Translation: "I'm not trained in Sense Motive."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+11=17 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 5:58:55 PM
Edson just waves as he ponders what the gypsy said. He turns to the others with a shrug. " That was odd."
Sense Motive 17
Evaris d20+20=29 ; Sunday January 17th, 2016 9:27:52 PM
"A beautiful woman is always a mystery," Evaris says, "but she was more mysterious than most, I have to say. What do you suppose her vision meant?"
[Sense Motive 29]
At home. (DM JCC) Monday January 18th, 2016 11:10:46 AM
With sense motive, you determine that the woman was fully telling the truth as she knows it. She was a bit nervous, but you remember she told you at the start she usually didn't leave her home/shop and that could explain it. It's been an interesting a couple days when you reflect on it, a hidden bar that someone wants to fight in, a halfling friend that can't remember over an hours worth of time, a tiny forged greatsword and now a woman, apparently some sort of mystic or fortune teller, giving you all a dire warning.
What do all of these things mean, separately or are they all mixed together, that is the question.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday January 18th, 2016 3:36:27 PM
"Ok, that's a lot of stuff ta think about." He says. "Anyway any of you casters can find out more about this stuff?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday January 18th, 2016 8:50:14 PM
" Maybe we need to check out that bar again in the morning. You know, for research. " Edson says to the others as he moves back to the group.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday January 18th, 2016 9:31:07 PM
Barratore runs his snout and scratches his chin. He had no answers, no guesses and no real ideas on how to get either. Edson had a thought and that worked well for him. :Another visit to the hidden bar sounded good. "Right, research. Good idea Edson."
Then another thought hit him, "Still no idea on the wagon that wagon that blew up that building. And how it teleported with us, but arrived 10-15 minutes before us so it as already on its way out of the waystation. Maybe we do a lot of re tracing of steps?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday January 18th, 2016 9:48:17 PM
(ooc: I don't believe you need to be trained in Sense Motive to use it.)
This is all very strange, everything he's seen and heard. Stranger still ... he has trouble remembering any of it as well. He may need to sleep on it. Then it dawns on him ... he hasn't slept since they've gotten home.
(Sorry, Im just too tired to catch up on everything tonight. Going to bed for reals.)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday January 18th, 2016 11:17:53 PM
"Neat."
Evred closes the door. "I would tail her, but she doesn't seem worth the time. Time better spent sleeping. Speaking of which, tomorrow we need to purchase beds and mattresses and sheets and stuff."
Evred makes a clicking noise with his tongue, and the shadowy form of a dog made of concentrated darkness materializes nearby. "Good boy, Blue." He bends down and 'scratches' the shadow behind an ear. "Good boy. All right, you ready? Patrol, Blue. Patrol." The shadow's head nods and it finds a spot in the lobby to curl into a ball and slump to the floor. "Blue will keep watch all night. He's the best watchdog in the world. He never sleeps, never eats or drinks, and can walk through walls to check every room. Just don't freak out if you see him watching you while you sleep."
He starts up the stairs and waves a hand. "Night, everyone. See you tomorrow."
Evaris Tuesday January 19th, 2016 12:08:52 AM
[OOC: Didn't we just spend the day buying furniture? Or was that only some of us.]
"If there's a spell to be cast that could help us sort this out, I don't know what it is," Evaris says ruefully. "Perhaps it will become clearer with time."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=24 ; Tuesday January 19th, 2016 3:08:44 PM
Good night guys, he walks to his room , hopefully without waking up this night. Before he walks, he looks for a moment at Blue and then continues on his way.
At the room he tries to sleep and holds his dagger in his hand just in case there is an intrusion, and he positions himself near the door for a quick and stealthy response.
Sleeping Stealthy 24
At home. (DM JCC) Tuesday January 19th, 2016 7:07:34 PM
The night passes without interruption, there are a few creaks and clanks, but it's just passing hand wagons being moved about the streets, moving merchandise from place to place. Getting up in the morning, a note has been left under the door.
] Please come down to the docks and see me. Turtle Master [
Is all that's on the note. Doesn't say when She want's to see you or if it's an emergency or not.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday January 19th, 2016 10:32:17 PM
"I vote we eat some breakfast and get going. No sense in keeping an important official waiting. Who wants some flapjacks?" Evred busies himself making a batter in the kitchen.
Evaris Tuesday January 19th, 2016 10:36:21 PM
"I would love some flapjacks," Evaris says. "And I agree; we might as well go this morning and find out what this is all about."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday January 19th, 2016 11:14:55 PM
With a darling little yawn, Emrys says with a smile, "Pancakes does sound good! I'll brew some breakfast tea, as well ... the special kind. We can take some to the Turtle Master."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday January 19th, 2016 11:22:20 PM
"After breakfast sounds good." He says. "Since none of ya claim ta be a cook, I think a breakfast out is more my style. No offense. 'Sides I'm a meat in the mornin' man." He says putting on his sword. "Meet at the turtles in a couple of hours?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday January 20th, 2016 7:25:59 AM
Barratore wakes up and gets dressed in his armor, straps his sword on and heads downstairs. Pancakes or out with Brom for sausage and ham. Not a hard decision. "Hold up Brom, I'm coming with you. He ducks back upstairs and grabs a bag of walking around money and secures the pouch on his front belt.
"Meet you guys by the docks in a couple." he waves as he leaves
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday January 20th, 2016 11:04:54 AM
Edson wakes, and has breakfast at either spot.. flapjacks or meat. Either way he eats aND heads with the others to the docks.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=36 ; Wednesday January 20th, 2016 12:12:33 PM
Lanliss wakes up, fully refreshed and goes to the kitchen. Flapjacks sounds quite nice he says to Evred. Oh and Emrys, if you can make mine without suger that would be superb. Lanliss then proceeds to sit on the floor, his back to the floor as if he his sitting in a dungeon floor. He closes one of his eye and says " You never know when Emrys makes a tea, better take the offer to drink it, I remember it had a fruity flavour Am I right Emrys ? Been quite a time, he smiles to him gives him a wink and then closes his eyes listening to the sounds in the kitchen and sniffs the air waiting to smell flapjacks and tea.
Perception on kitchen 36 ! A natural 20
Description on what might Lanliss hears and smells from the kitchen ?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday January 20th, 2016 8:15:18 PM
"Ok, let's get some grub on." He says to Barratore. "My belly is sayin' feed me."
Brom heads out with Barratore to the nearest restaurant. He orders a plate of pork products with some eggs and large cup of strong coffee.
At home. (DM JCC) Wednesday January 20th, 2016 8:30:16 PM
Those that stay home, have pancakes that are mostly cooked right, a few are a bit crispy around the edges, but even an idiot can cook them. The rest head back to the Inn where they had been staying and eat a breakfast equally as filling. The two groups meet up about a level down, at least they catch sight of each other and one waits for the other to catch up and as a group they proceed down to the docks. A few of the other people moving about give the group space, one approaches saying "Thank you for saving the turtle", yet another comes up and asks, "Have you found out who blew up the warehouse yet? We are hurting down here because they aren't allowing wagons around the city and it's hurting people like me." (Very Obviously a poor person.)
The Old woman who asked you that, almost acts like she wants to block your way, until she hears an answer....
Evaris Wednesday January 20th, 2016 10:54:41 PM
"We have not yet discovered who blew up the warehouse," Evaris tells the old woman. "But see? I wear the symbol of Pantheon. I will do everything I can to bring the wrongdoers to justice; I promise you that."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+17=18 ; Wednesday January 20th, 2016 11:08:35 PM
Evred raises a hand beside his mouth and whispers conspiratorially. "It was the cheese gnomes. Pass it along." He winks and continues behind Evaris as they step around her.
ooc: Natural 1 on my Bluff check. Which is good, because we wouldn't want her to actually pass that long.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday January 21st, 2016 1:48:04 PM
Edson let's the others discuss with the poor women their theories. He stays in the back scanning the crowd for anyone sticking out and paying more attention then they should be.
At home. (DM JCC) d20+16=27 ; d20+12=20 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 9:41:28 PM
The old woman looks at Evred and gives him the "LOOK", and Evred feels a bit cowed at the response from her. Looking directly at Evred, she says, "For shame youngling, trying to mislead someone of my age like that. I do understand you are doing what you can, just know that not only those who live above are relying on you to fix things." She heads off back down the street leaving the group staring after her. Continuing on down towards the docks, the group is peppered by questions and thanks both. After a while the group sees the water before the Turtle Docks come into full view. The docks aren't very busy, there are only a half dozen tourists waiting to get on the turtle that does the tours around the city. The heads of two other turtles can be seen just above the surface of the water. The Turtlemaster isn't readily visible from where you are.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday January 21st, 2016 10:08:41 PM
"Okay. Let's find the Turtlemaster." Evred goes looking.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=17 ; Thursday January 21st, 2016 10:24:15 PM
Barratore cuffs Evred across the back of the head when he mentions the cheese gnomes "stop." He says says bluntly. Barratore becomes increasingly put off by both the people giving their thanks and those asking questions. Luckily they make their way to the docks before he blows his top all over the poor folk. "Place is rather light on people today." He remarks as he notes the sparse population. Barratore glances about for the turtle mistress and barring from seeing her, he heads to the nearest turtle driver and asks wher she is at the moment.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday January 21st, 2016 11:16:46 PM
After the old woman's justifiable response, Emrys then says after she has left. "Cheese gnomes ... really! She didn't deserve that. Answering with a joke to a sincere question. We're trying to build a reputation here. Besides, things or people aren't always what they seem. Especially in a city of masks."
Evaris Friday January 22nd, 2016 12:49:27 AM
"Besides," Evaris says solemnly, "you were slandering the cheese gnomes, and I hear they don't take kindly to that."
He saunters over to mingle with the tourists, looking around with interest.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=36 ; Friday January 22nd, 2016 5:01:33 AM
It was just a light joke , Lanliss says. Lanliss says out a loud but doesn't shout. "Turtle master come out wherever you are " Lanliss searches for the turtlemaster or any clues that might point to her location.
Perception 36 natural 20 again (:
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday January 22nd, 2016 11:26:36 AM
Edson chuckles at the cheese gnome joke and the rebutal. The slap from Barratore reminded him to stay on his toes around the minotaur.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20=8 ; Friday January 22nd, 2016 4:04:07 PM
Brom chuckles a little to himself at the Edson's answer to the old woman and Barratore's forceful retort to the rogue.
The woman's comment is a little annoying to the barbarian. He went with the others to find the turtles and was compensated with the property. Now the Float expected them to find these terrorists. Was this going to be a regular thing for them that every problem that happens in the Float would be their responsibility to solve? That was not fun. Brom would not enjoy that. What was the point of the local police, if he had to bail them out all the time. Surely those that lived above had access to magics that could find out what happened. Maybe, Brom would have to wait and see if the powers that be would contact them and make things official. Cause Brom didn't like wandering around sticking his nose in to places for the heck of it. Brom would rather just hang out at the entry point for the Float and wait for something to happen, then go looking for trouble.
"That was entertaining." He says after the woman leaves. "Let's find out what the turtle hermit wants.
Perception DC 23
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday January 22nd, 2016 10:53:51 PM
"Yoo-hoo! Turtlemaster!"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=35 ; Saturday January 23rd, 2016 3:42:20 PM
"Kay, can someone remind me. Were we hire to find the turtles and the bombers?" He says. "Did I miss somethin'?"
Perception DC 35
At home. (DM JCC) Sunday January 24th, 2016 2:41:24 PM
(sorry for the Sunday post, been out of home unexpectedly until now)
As you search for the Turtle Mistress, she prefers that to Master, as you remember, you find her currently about 25 feet below the surface with her dolphin. They are doing something to one of the other adult turtles. Handle Animal DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something seems to be lodged inside the turtles mouth, and the turtle has massive jaws} As you are calling out to her, her assistant comes running out of the Office."Ah the Heroes arrive. So good of you to come right down. The Village seen a small package for you. It's got some of the lichen that glows. They said it would keep it's glow for about a week before it fades away. They sent it as a thank you for helping them get things mostly straight with Float City." The Assistant hands over the box. Inside is is enough lichen for 3 light sources that provides dim light in a 20' radius. The assistant then continues, "This wagon and carriage ban in the city is killing off tourism. Most of the folk don't want to walk down 4 or 5 levels to take the turtle tour. We're down about 2 tours a day from 6 or 7. Whoever caused this, is killing off the Cities ability to make a profit and eventually it's going to really start hurting. I'm not supposed to say this, but since your group helped out so much already, I'm afraid the City will be increasing taxes. Tourism was big money, for everyone and kept Float City a float so to speak." He shakes his head, clearly worried.....
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Sunday January 24th, 2016 8:01:09 PM
"Maybe we should go and talk with the city guard and see if they couldn't use some help. No sense in stepping on toes if they have the investigation covered. Let's do this by the books."
Evaris Sunday January 24th, 2016 8:30:56 PM
"Or perhaps we could persuade them to lift the ban," Evaris says. "It doesn't seem very popular with anyone, and now that the crisis has passed, perhaps it's time to get back to normal."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday January 25th, 2016 9:59:54 AM
Lanliss thinks to himself loudly saying his thoughts Why didn't they life the ban in the first moment. Lanliss start to walk in circles. Common sense would say that the ban should have been lifted the moment that they could have... He repeats the same things.... He suddenly makes a face as if he discovered something. Evred, Evaris I will will help you with the guards but my hunch says that we might need to pay a visit to our friend (referring to the man that tried to con the villagers with the turtles), he might have something to do with this.
At the Turtle Docks. (DM JCC) d20+15=20 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 8:09:18 PM
The Assistant, finished with what he was asked to relay to you, excuses himself and heads back into the office, apparently he has more stuff to do in there. As a group you decide that you need to head to the top level and talk to your least favorite official, you're also sure you rank high on his least liked people as well. You resolve to take the time and travel to the top of the city. Turning and heading off you reach the corner away from the dock, when a wave of water splashes across the dock. Most of the group get wet feet due to the wave. Turning quickly, all you see is one of the adult turtles staring at you. Perception 25 or Handle Animal 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { The turtle is the same adult turtle you guided back from the cave.}
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday January 25th, 2016 8:59:47 PM
"Hello, turtle." Evred keeps heading toward the city center.
Evaris d20+5=12 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 10:13:21 PM
Evaris isn't sure what's going on, but it seems like unusual behavior. He hesitates, then starts back toward the turtle.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=30 ; Monday January 25th, 2016 11:03:25 PM
"Ugh" Says the barbarian. "Shall we go, then." He says. Brom didn't like the noble and would rather just put a fist in his face. But perhaps he should let cooler heads do the talking in this situation.
Perception DC 30
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday January 25th, 2016 11:04:42 PM
"Why not try an alternative to carriage or wagon. Why not a palanquin or a ricksha. This would certainly employ more people and generate the tourist's monetary rewards we all love so much."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday January 26th, 2016 11:07:36 AM
" Can't wait to see our favorite person again. Sure he can't wait to see us either. It's like we are destined to run into each other again."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday January 26th, 2016 4:03:15 PM
"Can I ask you a favor, Emrys? If we get the chance to meet with Mr. Grumpy, let me know if he has any active spells or magic on him. Just use the word... "cordial." Just drop that word if you sense anything. Particularly divination magic. Okey-dokes?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=24 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 5:11:32 PM
Barratore looks down at his hooves and the water running off of them and out at the Turtle and shakes his head. Just another admiring fan he thinks with a deep inward sigh. He gives a snort and answers Emrys, "Aren't those just other forms of wagons and carriages?"
Barratore starts the really long walk in a fairly foul mood. They just walked about an hour to the very bottom of the city for a box of lichen. A box that could have been delivered instead of a note asking them to come down. Now, they have spend the rest of the day walking to the top of this place to try and see someone that won't want to see them, and who very likely will refuse to see them.
"You know what, I'm out You want to hike up there to get cheeses on, enjoy. I'm picking up a keg and parking it down here by the water."
With that Barratore starts scanning for where he can begin his day of drinking by the lake.
Perception 24
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=21 ; d20+7=24 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 5:34:45 PM
Well well well, Lanliss says. There Is a way I guess, to meet a person that doesn't want to meet us, Lanliss stops to ponder. I guess we can kidnap him, or find an excuse that will make him meet us by law. Lanliss thinks about a rule (law) or a fairly local knowledge that might help them.
That is, if he even obeys the rules.
Local Knowledge 24
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday January 26th, 2016 5:52:24 PM
Brom looks at Barratore and his jaw drops. "Why didn't I think of that." He says to Barratore. "I'm drinkin' with ya. I'll grab some grub and we can drink, eat, and watch the lake; sounds like a plan."
At the Turtle Docks. (DM JCC) Tuesday January 26th, 2016 8:04:47 PM
The turtle, once spoken to, nods it's head a couple times and then submerges, it apparently just wanted to be recognized.
You come up with a plan to see him, but it may only get you in to see his underlings, but it will get you into the office at least.
The group has a discussion and part decides to stay here and drink and the others decide to head to the top level and talk to the Top Councilor. Those that plan on staying and drinking, eventually find a place to buy some ale and food, then make their way back to the turtle docks and find a place to sit that isn't in anyone's way. Those headed to the top, get there with only a few people stopping them and asking them about fixing the wagon problem. They get to the lift area and wait in line for the carpet transport to the top. The guard there asks, "How has things been going? I heard they assigned you a house. I think it's the one that was used by Bartalimaki. He was a hedge wizard. Then one night he just up and vanished. Rumor is that there where flashing lights seen on the second and third floor. But when the guard arrived the place was empty. It's been empty for a couple years, not sure why though. It'll be a couple minutes yet, they are waiting for a V.I.P. to arrive up top that needs to come down. He's even got a carriage waiting for him, even with the ban on them."
Evaris Tuesday January 26th, 2016 10:22:14 PM
Evaris's eyebrows raise. "So the ban isn't absolute?" he asks. "What kind of exemptions are being made?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=34 ; Tuesday January 26th, 2016 11:24:26 PM
Evred raises his eyebrows at the mention of a VIP warranting a carriage despite the city-wide ban. In a heartbeat his features and body melt like bleeding ink on a parchment splashed with water. An insubstantial blur of something breaks from the group and lopes about the perimeter of the lift.
Let's go find this carriage...
Stealth 34
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday January 27th, 2016 9:47:27 AM
Edson is torn between drinking and eating, and getting to nag the councilman.
" Fellas" he says to Brom and Barratore. " Don't get toout drunk, you might have to bail me out ".
Heading with the others he Is dismayed to see they won't be getting in, but the idea of heading to check out the wagon is a sound one. He moves off after the blur leaves..
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) d20+15=32 ; d20+20=34 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 9:05:08 PM
At the Docks the drinking has begun, nothing too drastic yet. The Tour Turtle eventually leaves the dock, it's only half full, but they can't wait forever for it to fill up. It seems to drift sideways and then with a slow rolling motion it moves off and disappears around the corner of the City. The guide on the turtle can be heard giving off a list of points of interest and a few statistics. A few more drinks in and another wave of water splashes up over the dock and washes up to the feet of the drinkers.
At the top level, "Wasn't there another member of your group here? I could have sworn I counted one more." The guard says shortly after Evred vanished. The guard answers, "There are always those who rate higher than us normal people. I'm not sure who it is, but he showed up unannounced and got right in to have a meeting with the Overlord himself. With friends like that, I don't ask questions." Checking out the carriage it seems perfectly normal, except that the carriage is gilded in gold with opal and mother of pearl designs. The two horses have harnesses that have golden ornaments decorating them. The drover's outfit probably costs more than some families earn in months. There is also a guard inside the carriage. As Evred peeks in, He turns his head and says, "Who goes there?"
Evaris d20+5=9 ; Wednesday January 27th, 2016 10:57:50 PM
"There was another of us," Evaris confirms. "Doubtless he saw something distracting. Perhaps a shiny button. You know how we adventurers are."
He keeps a sharp eye on the fancy carriage, but he's not really sure what he's looking for. [Perception 9]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday January 27th, 2016 11:21:13 PM
Responding to Evred's question from earlier, Emrys says, "Sounds like a reasonable request, Evred. I think his tyranny deserves such an invasion. How do you feel about reading his thoughts ... invading his dreams? The mind is such an open and fragile thing."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday January 27th, 2016 11:38:48 PM
Evred smiles. "Just lookin' around at this fancy carriage, mate!" He whistles a low whistle as he looks at the furnishings. "I've never seen anything so fancy. Why, it must cost a king's ransom just to feed the horses! What high-up gets carried around like an efreeti sultan in this get-up?"
ooc: One nice thing about Hide in Plain Sight is that getting spotted isn't so bad, because I'm not doing anything suspicious or sneaky. I'm literally standing in plain sight and just gawking around.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:02:06 AM
"No Promises" is the minotaur's reply to Edson. He grins and bids them well
Barratore gives a small wave to whichever turtle splashed them this time. "I think they have taken a fancy to you Brom. What did you do down there?" he kids his companion as he puts the tankard back up for another drink
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+19=35 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 3:46:39 PM
Edson looks over Evred's shoulder tonwards the carriage. His hand rests on top of the khukri when the guards calls out, but he doesn't become threatening.
Thinking for a second, he ducks down and looks under the carriage to see if anything out of the ordinary is underside.
Stealth 35
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=24 ; d20+16=35 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 7:49:14 PM
Well then my fellow guard, how are you today ? Lanliss asks the guard in the carriage You are heading to the councillor, right ? He tries to peek in, to see if that guest is a male or female. Anyway we can be of assistance to you ? Lanliss asks loudly the guest that is probably overshadowed/hidden by the guard.
Diplomacy 24 Perception 35
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) d20+20=32 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 8:38:45 PM
The drinking proceeds at the docks.... The guard at the magic carpet notices the group member he had lost track of, when he spoke to the person in the carriage."Better stay away from there, as I said it's owned by a VIP." The guard inside the carriage proceeds to step out, as he does so he seems to get taller and taller until he literally towers over everyone in the area. Lanliss ends up staring a spot just above his navel. In a very deep bass, "I do not believe that I require any assistance in preforming my duties as a body guard. Now if you would please step away from the carriage, I'd really prefer to be sure than my charge does not go boom. If you persist on hanging around the carriage I may just take a dislike to you, and I do believe I could consider you a threat and thusly remove you. I doubt you'd like the method." He lifts the back of the carriage and peaks under it to be sure nothing was placed there.
Intimidate 32, to make the group as a whole back off. The show of brute strength was rather impressive after all. He reaches inside the carriage and draws out a greatsword to match his dimensions, it's still sheathed. The guard at the carpet takes a few steps back and returns to his place guarding the carpet entrance gate.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday January 28th, 2016 9:13:29 PM
"Ha, ha, ha..." Brom says at Barratore's chiding. "Just my animal magnet stuff." He says with a chuckle since magnetism is a 50 cent word for his nickel brain.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:22:20 PM
Ooc: Guess Edson didn't see anything under the carriage?
Edson slowly back away not wanting to anger the man.
DM JCC: Sorry, yes, Edson saw nothing under the carriage except what he would expect to see.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+14=27 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 10:59:11 PM
Emrys wonders what breed of horses are pulling such a gilded carriage . (Knowledge [nature]: 27, to identify breed of horses) (Knowledge [geography]: 14, what region they're from) (Knowledge [local]: 12, to determine the breeder of such fine horses)
All in an effort to determine the possible owner.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=41 ; Thursday January 28th, 2016 11:55:56 PM
" you should be friendlier with strangers." Evred disappears. He moves around to the opposite side of the carriage, an unseen shadow.
Ooc: stealth check 41. That is one higher then he could get with a natural 20. Yay.
Evaris d20+25=36 ; Friday January 29th, 2016 12:08:31 AM
Evaris doesn't like to admit it, but he's intimidated. And he wasn't even the main focus of the giant's ire.
"I'm sure nobody here wants any trouble," he says soothingly. [Diplomacy 36]
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday January 29th, 2016 8:26:40 PM
Lanliss is left speechless and gets more space between him and the bodyguard
Ooc: What do I do to pass the intimidation ? Can I do something at all ? I checked intimidate skill info but I don't have high enough result. 10+1(wisdom mod)+10(hit dice) I wished that Lanliss could laugh at the bodyguard
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday January 29th, 2016 11:03:39 PM
ooc: check
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) d20+20=34 ; Sunday January 31st, 2016 3:32:56 PM
The results of the intimidate are that Lanliss, Edson, Evred are shaken for 3 rounds While Emrys and Evaris are shaken for 2 rounds. Shaken Highlight to display spoiler: {A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.} The horses are very high quality, imagine Lipizzans. And they are bred in 3 locations that you know of. First is a couple select breeding farms just outside Plateau City. Deep in the heart of Aisildur and lastly and most surprisingly, by a conclave of ranchers on Centaur Island. You have no idea which region or breeder they are from.
As Evred maneuvers to hide, the big man clears his throat, "If you persist in testing my patience you won't like the answers. Now please, stay away from the carriage. I don't know where you just went but you are making me mad.I also have no idea who you are, for all I know you may be the ones who blew up that building down at the docks. Guard, please call assistance, I fear these people are trying to hurt my patron." He says to the guard at the flying carpet entrance.
The Guard says one thing, "Get away from the carriage now, or you'll be seeing the Council again, but this time it will be while under arrest. I have no options here, but you do. Please choose the proper option."
At the Docks, the Halfling Mistress of Turtles appears. She seems to be being propelled towards you on top of a wave which she came up out. She rides it across the water for about 200 feet and then steps onto the dock. "Afternoon gentlemen, I take it my assistant spoke with you? I can't imagine his being so inefficient if he didn't." Evaris trying to calm things down, seems to be failing, bot from effort, heck, it was a great point he made, but members of his own group seem to be sabotaging his effort. (Evred's hiding after being asked to vacate moved him further in wrong direction, countering the diplomacy roll)
Evaris Sunday January 31st, 2016 9:12:57 PM
"Well, we're not the ones driving around in a carriage during a carriage ban," Evaris points out. He takes one step away from the carriage. Since he at no point moved closer to the carriage, this ought to be a sign of cooperation.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Sunday January 31st, 2016 11:17:32 PM
Barratore hoists his tankard in response, "He did, and the rest of them decided a day or irritation was just what they needed. Brom and me thought a day of drinkin by the lake was a better use of our time." Barratore bares his teeth in friendship and takes a drink. His past annoyance then visits him, "Why send for us to come down here for some glowey weeds from the village? Next time just send the package up with the note."
Barratore cheers her again and takes a drink, "but no harm, you got a lovely spot here for some drinking."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday February 1st, 2016 10:56:37 AM
Lanliss steps away from the carriage, making a signs of passivnes to convey weakness and fear.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday February 1st, 2016 3:22:01 PM
Brom smiles at the turtle mistress and raises a mug. "Howdy, turtle mistress. Great day for a drink." He says. "Yuckin' it up with the nobles is not our idea of fun. So, we let the others do the job."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20=17 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 5:27:49 PM
Evred takes a piece of chalk from his belt pouch and quickly writes in neat letters on the side of the carriage.
Zeoll the Liontaur was here!
He circles back, lightly touches Emrys on the shoulder, and whispers, "Why don't you guys head on back? I will stick around and see who was meeting with Mr. Grumpy without harassing this poor guard any more."
Stealth check 48
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Monday February 1st, 2016 8:25:26 PM
As everyone moves away from the carriage the big man relaxes a bit, he then does a circuit around the carriage and seems to slightly stiffen a bit as he notices the chalk writing on it. But with a quick rubbing, he seems happy as he finishes the trip around it. He leans back against the side of the carriage and his height is clearly noticeable, he can see over the wagon climbing up the wheel like most people. The carpet comes in and lands, a little old man, or is it a woman steps off and heads to the carriage and climbs in with a hand up from the body guard. He then goes to the horses and whispers something to the one on the left, it almost looks like it nods as he finishes and then the big man climbs into the back. as the door clicks shut, the horses start off, leaving the area....
perception checks, 2 please
At the docks, the Turtle Mistress says, "Well, there was a bit more than just the moss, which the town folk say they will continue sending some every few weeks as a way of saying thank you. My assistant doesn't know the other reason, he was told to inform me when your group arrived, but I was pulling a ray stinger out of the jaws of one of our oldest turtles. He doesn't see so well anymore and while he was eating I guess the ray got too close. It was really painful. The other reason is because one of the field workers found a coin down in the gardens after the explosion." She hands you the coin. Know Local/history/religion rolls please
Evaris Monday February 1st, 2016 9:44:18 PM
"If you want to investigate, by all means, go ahead," Evaris tells Evred. "But we came up here on an errand--speaking to the High Councilor about the taxes and the carriage ban. And I'd like to go ahead with that."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday February 1st, 2016 10:26:54 PM
Emrys shivers a bit and says with a shaky voice as he takes a step back, "Oh myy!! You uh are a stout fellow, aren't you."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=36 ; d20+17=32 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 10:34:16 PM
Perception: 36 and 32
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=19 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 10:38:54 PM
Sorry didn't notice all the skill check requests.
Knowledge [local]: 19. Knowledge [history]: 26. Knowledge [religion]: 24. The 19 is from an accidental double tap.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20-1=17 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 10:58:16 PM
Barratore winces a bit as the turtle mistress describes the barb and where the turtle got skewered. No matter what you were, getting old was a chore. Barratore takes the coin and looks at with a shake of his head. He gives it to Brom. Looking to the turtle mistress, he arches a brow, "They plan to send more glowing moss? Not for nothing and being ungrateful, but what in Imods realm am I to do with miss that glows?"
Barratore and bro. Will certainly bring th coin to the others later
Barratore can only get a 10 in untrained knowledge checks
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+18=28 ; d20+18=33 ; Monday February 1st, 2016 11:53:32 PM
Edson backs away with the others. His hands up in the air, palms out.
He watches as they leave.
Perception 28,33
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+3=23 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 10:51:32 AM
"Dang, that had ta hurt, poor guy. Hope he'll get better."
Brom takes a look at the coin. He turns is over and over in his hand and tries to remember anything about it. [Local knowledge DC 23]
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 9:27:46 PM
At the docks..... The coin, with your knowledge of locally minted coinage, you know without a doubt that this coin is not from any nationality you know of, even though the coin does not look very old. It may have been minted in the past few years, but it was found underwater, and it may have been aged by it. (successful know local.) (Emrys you are on top level, the Know checks were at the docks) The Turtle Lady says, "I've never seen one like it before either, but something about the design on the back of the coin, gives me chills all the way to my bones. )Please be kind enough to let me know what you discover about it. Thank You." She gives a nod and steps off the dock, vanishing under the surface.
Emrys and Lanliss, can both tell the V.I.P. is wearing a disguise, but something is keeping you from seeing beneath the disguise. You can't tell if he's a he or he's a she, it the disguise indicates "he's" human, but that's about it. No mater how hard you tried, no one could hear what the guard said to the horse.
The guard at the flying Carpet speaks up."You may be famous here in Float City, but I really don't think you should tempt a retire Grand Champion in the Arena. I didn't say anything earlier, because even though he's recognizable, he really hates having it mentioned. No one really knows what his win total is, but it's said he's undefeated, and for the last five years before he retired he was unbeaten, that includes some days when he had multiple fights. His total for the five recorded years 735-0, over 500 of them the opponent was buried afterwards. So, are you all headed up now?" He asks with a quick change of topic.
Evaris Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 9:57:47 PM
"That does sound like an impressive record," Evaris agress. "And yes, if you please, we would like to go up now."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 10:58:08 PM
"Oh my, that is impressive. How can so many dead learn from their experience. I promise you, those who have dealings with me learn a thing or two." Admiring the guards carpet, Emrys says, "Compliments to your rug weaver, their work is truly exquisite. I must know their name!"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday February 2nd, 2016 11:59:02 PM
Evred counts his fingers for a moment. "Wow. That's a fight every two-and-a-half days. That's a lot of criminals and circus animals to kill. Right? I mean, even if they were just lined up and you went down the line killing them it would take a long time. Maybe if you had some sort of stabbing machine..." He shrugs. "Yes, we're ready to go up. Let's go visit Mr. Grumpy."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 12:11:50 AM
" Who cares " Edson says, obviously annoyed. " We didn't pick a fight with him, we were looking at a carriage in a city with a carriage ban. I couldnt care less what his record was in some slave pits. "
Turning back to the group, " Are we done here? I am starting to feel like coming to Float City was a mistake."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 9:37:52 AM
I wonder what weapon he used, Lanliss thinks to himself loudly. Well let's go, we have a carriage ban to discuss about I believe.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 3:39:22 PM
Barratore assures the Turtle Mistress that they would get the coin to the bookworms of the company. "They live for this kind of thing. Hey I know stuff and I need to tell you about it." Barratore chuckles to himself, but then takes a closer look at the back of the coin as she mentions her uneasiness just to see it again. Just after she leaves, Barratore thinks of a question. Looking up he starts to open his mouth, but then simply closes it. A scratch to the side of his head and a deep inhale of breath later and he is on to another thought. Well it's an older thought, filling his tankard back up.
"New coinage, exploding buildings, smells like a new power in town or black market stuff Brom. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=23 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 5:33:47 PM
"Like he said. This stuff ain't our thing, but the others are in ta this stuff. We'll let ya know what we learn." He says.
"Could be." He says taking a drink. "Things might get fun real soon."
Perception DC 23
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 9:17:19 PM
The group gets on the carpet and they are very shortly at the platform in front of the castle. There are again guards here and one asks, "Business?"
Down at the docks, brews are poured and drunk. It looks to be a mighty fine early afternoon. Anything you want to do besides drink?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=33 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 10:52:07 PM
"This is taking forever." Evred raises a hand. "Yes, we are here to call on the esteemed councillor regarding trade and travel in the city. "
As soon as the guard looks away, he disappears.
Evaris d20+23=33 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 10:54:22 PM
"We understand that the High Councilor is a busy man, and we promise not to take up too much of his time," Evaris adds.
[Diplomacy 33]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday February 4th, 2016 2:42:46 AM
Edson just keeps his mouth shut. He already couldn't stomach the councilman, and after the last incident he was already in a bad mood.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday February 4th, 2016 3:46:58 PM
Lanliss let's his more charismatic comrades to talk with the guards at the moment.
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Thursday February 4th, 2016 7:54:46 PM
Post will be later than usual.... (posted from tablet)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday February 4th, 2016 9:15:49 PM
"Hey, let's grab some lunch and then head back to the house, drop off the coin and leave a note for the guys; then find some place ta do some sparring. Gotta be a Domi temple or somethin' like that around here. What ya think." He says to his large burly before looking out over the lake again.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday February 4th, 2016 9:42:58 PM
Barratore nods and hoists his tankard in agreement , "Sounds like a plan. Bet up on Gold we could find that temple. Come to think of it, should probably find where the WLA is too." Barratore looks back out over the lake, but now that the thought of some food and sparring is in his brain, he's bouncy. Within 5 minutes, he's up and ready, "Let's go."
So Barratore and Brom head back to the house and drop off the coin with a note and then they are off to fight and that "E Company" should look into the coin from the village
Evaris Thursday February 4th, 2016 10:28:37 PM
Evaris smiles and tries to keep his stance relaxed. All this waiting is irksome, but he suspects it's done on purpose to discourage petitioners. He reminds himself to remain calm and pleasant.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=29 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 11:31:44 PM
"Of course"
(Diplomacy: 29)
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Thursday February 4th, 2016 11:34:57 PM
The guard sends a runner and within five minutes the runners back, only slightly out of breath, and says, "He'll see you now, he only has a couple minutes before a council meeting. He says it better be quick." You're escorted to an office, not too far from the guard captains office where you've been before. The door is opened and you're expecting opulence, what you find is a bare stone floor, a half dozen straight backed chairs facing a simple desk. The only opulent thing in the room is the man sitting behind the desk. "Make it quick, what's this about the wagon ban and the explosions? As far as I know you haven't been asked to investigate them yet."
The group at the dock makes it back home and after leaving a note phrased, *We are off to fight and you all should look into the coin from the village.* The WLA is located on the Barracks level and the temple to DOMI is on the top level. So, up or down?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=40 ; Thursday February 4th, 2016 11:46:48 PM
Before they enter...
"Emrys, remember what we talked about. Drop 'cordial' if you detect any magic. I don't want us to get snagged for nothing."
If there is magic...
Evred stands and nods politely.
If there is no magic...
Evred slowly walks around the room, reading papers over the councilor's shoulder and generally being snoopy. If there is anything important-looking, he reads it.
Stealth check 40
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday February 5th, 2016 12:38:39 AM
Edson caught the word yet, but didn't say anything. He would let the better looking or more well spoken members say something.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday February 5th, 2016 6:34:10 PM
"Let's stop by the League first." He says. "I think i wanna spar on the temple grounds. An' if get started sparring we'll forget about stopin' by the League an' go get drunk instead."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday February 5th, 2016 10:33:41 PM
ooc: check
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Friday February 5th, 2016 11:09:01 PM
At the WLA, "Welcome to the Local Chapter of the Woldian League of Adventurers. How can we be of service today? Are you searching for martial or skill teachers, or possibly even doing research for spells or other thing? My name is Daisy and I'd be glad to direct you in the direction." The young woman is in her mid 20's probably and has a terrible set of burn scars on her left arm, but isn't letting it bother her.
At your favorite councilors office, as you entered, those of you who are casters, felt arcane energy sweep over you, it didn't seem to do anything that you can tell, yet. It seemed to be some type of evocation magic and it emanated from the corner of the room. Shortly after it was cast, each of you has a faint red outline surrounding them like an aura. "So, you want to talk about the bombings, are you volunteering to go look into them? And on the other thing, there are some people in Float City that have privileges over and above the rules. I expect you bumped into one who has such privileges. I hope you didn't get on the wrong side of that person, they sort of, how do I phrase this correctly.... They make their own rules, they have access to the Overlord. And I mean they can show up in the middle of the night and get in to see him. Even I can't do that. So, the council has already determined that "most" wagons and carriages are banned until the bombings have been stopped, especially delivery wagons. Even with the searches we've instituted it hasn't been enough." He seems exasperated but you're not sure over what....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday February 5th, 2016 11:56:33 PM
"So certain rules only apply to certain people?" Edson asks, dripping with contempt. " Seems like your typical big city politics."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday February 6th, 2016 6:05:32 AM
I don't think that we got the explanation yet Edson, let the man speak maybe he got an explanation. Lanliss says.
Evaris d20+23=26 ; d20+20=21 ; Saturday February 6th, 2016 2:46:03 PM
"If you have no one else to look into the bombings, then of course, we are happy to assist," Evaris says. "Though I must say I'm surprised. The wagon and carriage ban is strangling the city's economy--I would think some city resources could be freed up to deal with this."
"I'm also curious what you mean by 'hasn't been enough'," he continues. "Has there been another incident?"
[Diplomacy 26; Sense Motive 21]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Sunday February 7th, 2016 8:50:47 AM
Barratore shrugs, "New to the Float and as an Officer, I thought I should check in sooner rather than later." Barratore wants to leave the groups address, assuming the WLA has a book of some kind in which to keep such information. Other than that, he was good to head up to the Domi temple and look for some sparring partners.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday February 8th, 2016 11:37:58 AM
"Same as him, but I'm only a Guard level member." He says to the young lady. "Now we're lookin' to find some decent sparring. We're thinkin' Domi temple. Ya got any other ideas." He continues to the woman.
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Monday February 8th, 2016 9:46:47 PM
At the WLA, the woman thinks for a couple moments, "I'd say the best sparing partner would most likely be found at the Temple of Domi, or as the person you'd be looking for Imod. Yes, the person is a Minotaur, he's been a fist of Domi or Imod for quite a few years. Now the best for all out combat is now a body guard, not sure for whom, but he retired from the arena a few years ago. He goes by his last name, Wulf. When you see him, you'll know it, he's extremely tall for a human. Most Taurs have to look up to see him eye to eye. But he's not a WLA member. Not sure why but he has chosen not too. Well, I'll make your names in the logs as residents of Float City and that you have checked in. Anything else I can help you with?"
Mean while in the office of everyone favorite councilor, "Well, I may be a top councilor, but even I don't make all the rules. Especially the rules that govern the members of the founding families of Float City. I do believe the person you are referring to is the eldest member of the family that has run the arena since the city was founded. That kind of power brings with it certain advantages that mere mortals like us can only hope to achieve. And yes, the ban is hurting the flow of cash around the city, the meeting I'm on my way to is about that very subject. Are you as a group willing to search out the source and cause of these explosions and to put a halt to them?" He seems to not be as hostile as he was when you entered, maybe being nice to him or at least not out right abstinent in his face is helping out.
Evaris Monday February 8th, 2016 10:36:34 PM
"I can't speak for my companions," Evaris replies, "but I will do everything I can to find the person or persons responsible. Pantheon requires no less."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+14=22 ; d20+15=31 ; Monday February 8th, 2016 10:44:21 PM
(Spellcraft: 31, to identify the red glowing evocation)
Distracted by the red aura surrounding himself and everyone, "Pardon, but this crimson halo isn't necessary. I have my own delighting glow, thank you." Emrys' turns his gaze upon him with a knowing smile.
(Bluff: 22, implying that he knows something ... nothing specific.)
(Note: Emrys is wearing a Ring of Mind Shielding.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday February 8th, 2016 11:18:21 PM
Barratore asks for the name of the Fist of Domi and thanks her as the two leave. The temple of Domi is certainly where they want to go. "Being the Floating City, bet there are some of the best warriors about here. Not some put together town like Rum here." Barratore grins and laughs as he heads up to the upper levels with his fast becoming best friend and true brother in arms
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday February 8th, 2016 11:26:03 PM
Evred shrugs. "Might as well. Do you have any leads we can follow? Any suspicions?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 10:31:48 AM
" Sure, why not. I doubt your people are competent enough to solve thus riddle. And you would probably just end up arresting and jailing some poor sap."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2016 10:56:50 AM
"Thanks for the help, good lookin'" he says to the woman. He looks to his friend, "Let's hope there are," he continues referring to the hope of strong warriors, "definitely not like Rum."
He looks back to the woman. "It ain't gonna be long, and my name will be know all around the Float."
Brom heads up to the Domi temple with his sword buddy.
Perception DC 29
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Tuesday February 9th, 2016 9:12:34 PM
At the Office of the Councilor, "That red glow, it's a variation of what I think people call Faerie Fire. Unless you have a special marker, the spell triggers and all visitors to my office wear it. It will fade in only a couple minutes. It's protection against assassins and such, as in it allows me to see all of my visitors. One can never be to careful when one does the job I do. More than one government in other cities has been changed by a blade slipped between the ribs. I must be off to the Council session, I will be sure to inform the rest of the members of your wish to volunteer your services in solving the problem the city is currently under. Thank you for your concern about the City proper." He motions for you to leave the office and makes to exit himself after you have left....
The girl at the WLA raise a eye brow at the confidence of soon being we known around the city. She says "I believe his name is Luther." and waves as you leave and she goes about the business she was doing before you arrived. It takes a while to travel to the top level of the city.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday February 9th, 2016 9:43:48 PM
Luther, Barratore repeats the name to himself several times. Forgetting the hands name at his own temple was not something he wanted to do. "A long walk up, going to need a couple drinks and a snack."
Evaris Tuesday February 9th, 2016 10:29:17 PM
"How very odd," Evaris says as he watches the High Councilor depart. "Does he expect us to wait for him, I wonder? I for one am inclined to return home. They can find us if they need us. What say you?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 10:29:57 PM
"Oh. All right, then. I suppose we don't need leads." Evred follows the group out into the hallway and waits until the councilor is out of earshot. "At this point do we have any leads? Anyone to question? Anywhere to search? If not, our best bet is to wait until they strike again. Which is an awful plan, even when it is the only one you've got."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday February 9th, 2016 11:38:41 PM
Emrys is beginning to understand that things may be a bit more cut throat in this floating city. He welcomes the idea of having more time to decorate their new home.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday February 10th, 2016 9:40:11 AM
Edson gives a condescending smile as he waves to the councilman. Once out of earshot he adds. " I honestly hate that man."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:44:30 AM
I don't hate him says Lanliss in response to Edson. He has too many things to take care off. Anyone has an idea where should we head next ?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 2:25:39 PM
"Luthur, okay gonna remember that." He says as they head off.
"Yeah and lots of 'em." He says to his oversized drinking buddy.
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Wednesday February 10th, 2016 8:34:56 PM
As the group from below emerges onto the level below the top level, they catch sight of the fancy carriage and the horses pulling it along without a drover, it does not appear out of control.
The group at the castle, makes it back to the top of the flying carpet ride, finding the carpet at the bottom currently, that leaves the heavy lift, which is half way up with freight and the zig-zag ramp unless they wish to wait for the carpet.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:55:31 PM
Evred sighs as they disembark from the elevator. "Well, that was lackluster. Why are we even helping? I say we find something else to do. Something heroic and straightforward. Like, I don't know, killing something with green skin. That usually gets you gold."
Evaris Wednesday February 10th, 2016 10:59:48 PM
"I don't think it will hurt anything to go back to the site of the explosion and ask around," Evaris says. "With the carriage ban causing such inconvenience, perhaps people will be more willing to tell us what they saw."
Evaris would prefer to wait for the lift or the carpet, whichever looks like it will get there the quickest.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday February 11th, 2016 7:31:21 AM
"Maybe we should talk to the that little fella that gave us the run around when we came in. He wasn't too happy when he was mixed in. Maybe he has some info."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=7 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 1:33:30 PM
LLC I posted yesterday. Barratore got a perception of 7 and so barely noticed the carriage. He stepped aside to azure it had enough room
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=29 ; Thursday February 11th, 2016 3:21:53 PM
Brom sees the coach, but doesn't pay if much mind. He figures there was something magical about. "Wonder how much longer 'fore we get there." He says. "Don't wanna get thirsty again ' fore we get there."
Perception DC 29
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Thursday February 11th, 2016 9:52:17 PM
With the arrival of the flying carpet the group gets down to the garden area in time to see the rest of the group headed past towards the temple of Domi.
The group headed to the temple of Domi to see about sparing with the Fist of Domi assigned to Float City sees the rest, mostly because someone calls out to them.
The two group merge and have things to discuss.....
Evaris Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:48:37 PM
"Well met, friends!" Evaris calls. "We've been officially tasked with investigating the explosion."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday February 11th, 2016 10:49:14 PM
"We went and saw Mr. Grumpy. Somehow we ended up volunteering to help to help solve the mystery of the exploding teleport station. But we have no leads, no official support, and no idea where to go next. Frankly, I don't see what we're supposed to do. I think they can solve this problem themselves."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday February 11th, 2016 11:15:07 PM
"Yes ... the meeting was quite illuminating," Emrys says with a smile.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Friday February 12th, 2016 10:43:10 AM
Barratore gives a wave and gives Emrys a hearty slap to the shoulder. "Brom and I did as well after you left. Te Turtle Mistress also had a coin to give us. It's sitting on the table at the house. Odd looking coin that I've never seen before. The village delivered it with the glowy moss. Apparently we can look forward to a great deal of glowy moss in the future as well." Barratore shrugs at that.
"Brom and I stopped in theWLA and were just going to say hello to Luther, Hand of Domi and currently running the Domi arena. Thought he'd be a good person to know."
Barratore blows out his snout to the side, "Apparently there is quite the fighting arena here and some rather famous folk locally. Brom and I plan to become a couple of them. So that is where we are headed, Good luck in your investigations"
Barratore gives a fist bump to Evred and turns to go to the temple of Domi
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday February 12th, 2016 12:48:31 PM
Brom holds up his mug as the others approach. "Hey." He says. Barratore's explanation is more that good enough for the barbarian. "Have fun with the investigation. Let us know when ya need brawn not brain. Later guys."
He hands the jug of ale to Edson. "Here's for the trip down." He says before turning and heading off with Barratore to the Temple of Domi.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday February 12th, 2016 2:46:32 PM
"I'm going to the temple of Domi. That sounds like far more fun. " Evred follows after the two hulking minotaurs.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday February 12th, 2016 10:36:59 PM
Edson takes the mug and takes a big swig. " That hit the spot Brom. " Edson says as he finishes the ale.
" We saw our friend again. I still hate him."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday February 13th, 2016 1:35:00 PM
Be careful lanliss says. I think the famous people in the arena tend to have a very good influence and contacts.
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Sunday February 14th, 2016 8:17:53 PM
The two groups meet and things are discussed, the coin is mentioned, arena fighters as well as a visit to the temple of Domi. Standing just outside the garden and in sight of the Temple itself the group seems to wander towards it while the past couple hours are discussed. About the time the talks are done the whole group is standing in front of the temple doors. The Temple of Domi sits in the corner of the top level of Float City, it sits almost on a pedestal, as there are four steps leading up to the base of the temple walls all the way around, or at least as far as anyone can see around the temple. The walls have flying buttresses about every 50 feet and between each is a huge double door. Each of those doors is currently wide open, seeming to be inviting anyone to freely enter into the Temple itself. Near the doorway is a Priest of Domi, standing proudly in his plain robes the color of worked steel. "Welcome to our temple." After welcoming the group he goes back to hammering on the hinge of one of the doors, it apparently needs to be repaired.
Evaris Sunday February 14th, 2016 10:11:56 PM
"Uh, we could use your help," Evaris tells Brom and Barratore. "Maybe the Arena can wait a day or two?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday February 15th, 2016 2:41:43 AM
"Nah, let's stay here. I'm sure the taxpayers of the city would like their government to actually do their job. Come on B & B, let's explore. "
At the Turtle Docks and at the Top Level. (DM JCC) Monday February 15th, 2016 1:14:04 PM
I'll post later this evening (headed out now) Hoping the group comes to a consensus of where they are going .
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday February 15th, 2016 1:29:39 PM
Edson looks up to the buttresses aND begins to reminisce about the rooftops he and his friends ran across back in the guild days.
He momentarily gets broken from his reverie to here a decision is needed.
"B and B, let's do this first and then head to the arena."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday February 15th, 2016 1:50:10 PM
Barratore grimaces, "Help and do what Evaris? You just said, no leads, no official support and on clue what to do next.." The big Minotaur shakes his, "That said, I'm going into the Domi temple. "
Barratore smiles at the cleric of Domi with a small wave and heads through a set of double doors. From there, he asks the nearest person about how the arena works and where he and Brom might find some sparring partners
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday February 15th, 2016 6:25:00 PM
"I gotta agree with Barratore on this. We gonna just stand around and look pretty?" He says. "I know it's easy for the two of us, " he pauses before continuing, "but seriously not standin' 'round just ta keep you guys company. You brain types do the brain thing and let us muscle types do our muscle thing..."
He turns and moves off with Barratore.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday February 15th, 2016 7:27:15 PM
Evred follows the minotaurs. "Seriously, guys. If they really want us to fix it, they will give proper support. Until then, we go our own path."
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Monday February 15th, 2016 10:06:22 PM
So... the group heads into the Temple. Around the outside are steps leading down, but they are double sized steps, so each step can be used as a seat, which over looks the sand flooring of the middle of the temple proper. There is a palanquin stashed in a cubby area near the outside edge of the temple closest to the outer wall of Float City. A Hammer and Anvil can be seen sticking out from under a steel colored cloth. Apparently it is used to carry the holy items out to the middle of the temple when they are needed. Scattered about the big open area of sand covered floor are three groups. The first group is obviously novices, they are just learning to fight, some are even tripping over their own feet. The second group is practicing archery, both bow and crossbow at a couple of targets on the top step of the steps, giving them the furthest targets possible in the temple. The third group consists of three people. Two of them are minotaurs and the third is halfling, all three have pants tied with a piece of rope and no shirt. Their bodies each glisten in the sun light due to the sheen of sweat that each has worked up. The halfling seems to be holding his own against the big Taurs, his size seems to not be a hindrance.
Evaris Monday February 15th, 2016 10:31:09 PM
Evaris sighs. "I made a promise," he says.
However, he hadn't promised to work on the problem exclusively, so he takes a moment to step inside the temple to see what the fuss is about.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday February 15th, 2016 11:24:40 PM
Edson sees the taurs and halflings and knows Barratore is going to make a be line for them. He keeps his distance wathing he trio spar from a distance.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday February 15th, 2016 11:37:51 PM
Emrys nearly crumbles under Barratore's pat on the shoulder. Emrys steadies himself with his walking stick and maintains his warm smile, giving a similarly loving pat on the minotaurs arm, but far more gently.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=12 Tuesday February 16th, 2016 9:55:03 AM
Barratore takes in the interior and makes a bee line for the halfling and minotaurs. He stops about 30 feet away. They were I the middle of stuff and even he knew you didn't just barge in. So we watches for a bit, trying to gauge their skills levels and also looking about the immediate area where he might remove and place his armor if need be. This was more up Broms alley then his, but unarmed combat was something he had been meaning to learn. Just hadn't gotten around to it. No time like today though.
He asks Brom, "what do think?"
Perception 12
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Tuesday February 16th, 2016 1:24:42 PM
Lanliss enters the temple too.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=25 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2016 5:14:13 PM
Brom watches the pugilists trying to gage their ability. "Weapons, no weapons don't matter to me. I just wanna get some trainin'. Let's give them a bit then we can ask 'em."
When the warriors break, Brom walks up. "Hey. How can a couple of guys get in on some trainin'? Name's Brom and my friend there's Barratore. We moved to the Float not long ago and we wanna find a good place ta train with guys that have some skill. We asked around and we were sent here." He says waiting for a response.
Perception DC 25
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Tuesday February 16th, 2016 8:25:57 PM
It takes a few minutes before the trio breaks from their session. The two minotaurs face each other and begin speaking quietly about something to do with one of the moves the halfling had been using. The halfling moves to the group and looking up," Welcome to the temple of Domi, or as my large friends over there call it, Imod. My name is Jax and I'm the deputy in charge of the temple. How is it we can be of assistance?" Hearing the reply he responds,"I'm sure we can work something out, we usually only train our own members and most of them are striving to become Fists. Not everyone is suited or succeeds in that endeavor. Only myself and the Fist Prime would be available for training against blades and such, if you were interested in unarmed there are a few more qualified for sparring with. You are the group I've heard of that sometimes works for the City?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday February 16th, 2016 8:28:40 PM
"Neat."
Evred gets close enough behind to be within earshot, but not close enough to get involved. One does not crowd minotaurs.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 12:47:22 AM
Edson stays back with Evered, keeping clear of the minotaurs and halflings.
" These two are about two things. Booze and fighting. But they are really good at both."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 3:39:39 AM
Yes sometimes we work with the city Lanliss replies. Lanliss asks himself how things are going to unfold.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d6=6 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 11:39:06 AM
Brom looks at Lanliss then back to the Fist. "Don't know about all that, but we did get the Float back the stolen turtles. Couple of good fights too I can tell ya about 'em over some good ale." He says with a smile.
He smirks at Edson's statement. "Is there anything else." He says as more of a statement than a question.
"Well," he says, "I'd like ta train with my weapons, but armed, unarmed - both are fine with me. If you know of any other places to get in some trainin', too, I'd appreciate it."
Evaris Wednesday February 17th, 2016 4:04:06 PM
"Well, we've worked for the City once," Evaris says. "I suppose that constitutes 'sometimes.' As for me, I have no interest in sparring, but I can heal everyone afterward."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD: 36; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday February 17th, 2016 8:25:18 PM
Barratore nods and glances back to Evred and Edson. Turning back to the halfling, Barratore introduces himself. "I am Barratore Steelwind of the Starlight clan. Unarmed sparring is fine with me, no need to make special considerations and take away from the others. Been meaning to get more practice in that direction anyway."
Barratore will get out of his armor and drop his blade in a pile off to the side.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+31=44 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2016 9:28:34 PM
Evred wafts away in the wind as though made of smoke. A disembodied voice asks Edson, "Do you know if Float City has a thieves guild?"
Hide in Plain Sight, Stealth check 44
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Wednesday February 17th, 2016 11:04:22 PM
Jax listens and almost smiles as Barratore starts shedding gear and clothing down to his breaches. "Let me go speak with Luther for a moment and we can spar for a couple minutes. That way I can judge with whom you should be matched for future training. Normally Luther would do the testing, but he is guiding a fellow member towards his test for Do...Imod." He corrects quickly, with a sheepish smile at the corners of his mouth. He goes back to the two 'Taurs and after about 10 seconds he returns. To Edson Jax says, "I knew a human that couldn't fight his way out of a burlap sack sober, but drunk... I saw him one time at the temple in Imod City lay out the Temples Fist as well as his deputy at the same time. The more he drank the better he was it seemed." "So, Barratore Steelwind are you prepared?"
Suddenly the halfling moves faster than believed, he is standing right next to Evred, "I believe that the Lord of Diamonds is in charge of the main thieves guild, it wouldn't be smart to cross him, but that's just my opinion on the subject. And yes, I have very very good hearing." He then then shifts back where he was facing Barratore.....
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday February 17th, 2016 11:14:36 PM
Emrys remains quiet and disinterested in discussions about combat training and boozing it up. Although he maintains a pleasant demeanor.
(Sorry, I've been rather sick lately and too exhausted to read everything. )
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday February 18th, 2016 9:59:25 AM
Anything else about the Lord of Diamond I should be aware of ? Lanliss asks the halfling in his own language (halfling)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday February 18th, 2016 1:45:30 PM
Brom notices Barratore striping out of his armor. "Hey!" He says. "Fine," with a sigh, "go first. I'll have ta wait my turn, or..."
He looks at the minotaurs "...wanna spar with me?" He says beginning to unstrap his armor after tossing his BAS to the ground. "I got some unarmed trainin'. 'Sides, " he says with a smile, "sometimes feels better ta pummel yur opponent inta submission. So, what'ya say?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday February 18th, 2016 2:13:44 PM
Edson's ears perk up at the mention of the thieves guild. A big city like thI'd usually had one and this was no different. Maybe a visit to there would be beneficial.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday February 18th, 2016 2:52:56 PM
The shadow exclaims, "To the Thieves Guild! Come on, Edson. Let's go have some fun."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+16=34 ; d20+12=24 ; Thursday February 18th, 2016 5:34:23 PM
Barratore chuckles at Brom, "you should be used to being second by now". He then takes several strides away from his friend and shakes out his shoulders. Having just seen the small man's speed and knowing such a smaller opponent would be hard to part a hand on, Barratore then gets serious and spaces his hooves for balance and directional change.
Barratore grins a bit, "Ready when you are Mr. Jax."
As he comes at him, Barratore falls to his side away from the halfling while bringing an arm across to put his opponent into a roll
Barratore has combat reflexes and gets AoO while flat footed CMB 34 Acrobatics 24
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Thursday February 18th, 2016 8:52:41 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { This combat is going to be a Role Played Duel, we are finishing up the module, it's been through.}
Jax says, "I wouldn't bother going looking for them, if they want to be found, they'll search you out. Things here in Float City don't work the same way as elsewhere, but I'm sure you've already noticed that. There are a few thieving gangs, but they rarely last more than a few months. Either they get invited to join or they vanish. Now, as to you my large friend." Jax seems to blink out from in front of you and and you feel a touch on your backside. As you strike at him he ducks between you legs." Your turn....." Barratore Highlight to display spoiler: { His AC is 36 being small is a bonus} As the Minotaurs are addressed, "I'd normally be happy to oblige your request, but my young brethren here is taking his Oath in a couple days and I wish to be sure that he joins our ranks as a Hand. My apologies. You should either wait on Jax or some of our other instructors can most likely help you." With that the two 'Taurs walk off towards a door that leads to what looks like private rooms...... "This isn't a full out contest, only a test to see whom you should be sparing with, it appears you'll be doing most of the sparing with myself or Junior when he becomes a Hand as well." Jax says as a reply.
Evaris Thursday February 18th, 2016 10:48:12 PM
Evaris finds a comfortable seat to watch the procedings.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday February 18th, 2016 11:21:28 PM
Emrys quietly takes a seat next to Evaris and watches the narrative unfold.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Friday February 19th, 2016 9:14:12 PM
Brom gets turned down by the minotaurs and seemed pretty bummed by it. He hears Jax say who Barratore would spar with. "Well, that sucks. Guess there's no need fer me ta spar then." He says placing his hands on his hips. He looks over at the E's "There better be some fightin' soon. If yur gonna do somethin' with the favor you volunteered for ya better start on it. Last workout I had was the hydra, and that was a long time ago."
Brom grabs his gear and get ready to go.
Evaris Friday February 19th, 2016 10:30:50 PM
"Friend Brom, what did you do for...er...workouts before you came to the Floating City?" Evaris asks. Then he adds, "Are you a member of the Woldian League of Adventurers, by chance? Most WLA facilities have places for adventurers to train, and it's usually not too hard to find a worthy opponent."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday February 19th, 2016 10:37:42 PM
Lanliss puts his hand on his head and says to himself. I did forget thinking about a thieves guild .It seems the power play between the different groups might be be more complicated than I thought .
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Sunday February 21st, 2016 1:21:27 AM
"Oh, okay. I guess you can't join anything in this city without them wanting you first. Shall we go home and take a nap?"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Sunday February 21st, 2016 3:04:58 PM
Brom responds to Evaris' question. "I am," he says, "and in most cases that would be enough. But here I think we doubled to membership of the League here. I doubt anyone with the skill ta give me a challenge. That's why we're here." He says before taking a deep look at Evaris. "'Sides when ya fight giants, dragon turtles, sea monster, and the like, ya tend ta be out of the league of most people, which makes it hard to find good competition."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Sunday February 21st, 2016 7:35:05 PM
Barratore looks at Jax with a raised brow and snorts loudly once. He wasn't really sure where to go from here. The fighter was well trained and knew when he was completely outclassed and Jax completely outclasses him. All he would really learn from a sparring match with the halfling was that how long it would take him to get irate. "All right, so now what?" he asks a bit sharply. "Us sparring ain't gonna happen and if Junior is in your league, that would be a waste of my time as well. I'm not being Domi's personal punching bag."
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Sunday February 21st, 2016 10:37:46 PM "Well, I can tell you are trained, but until I actually see you, or any of you for a fact, I can't determine with whom to have you spar. And no, Junior is still training, he is not in Luther's or my league as you say, but he is following in Luther's foot steps so to speak. The regular members, of which there are just under a dozen here all have training, but most of them are not that skilled. Why don't we have you work with Bart to start with, he's been one of the temple guards for a few years, but as far as I know he has no plans on becoming a Fist. He's devoted to Domi, but he prefers to use a blade. I'm sure we can find practice blades if you don't have any." Jax looks to the rest, "Anyone else interested?" The group shooting archery picks back up and begins launching arrows at the target again. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { A Raven lands above the door you came in}
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+18=32 ; Monday February 22nd, 2016 5:50:29 AM
Edson notices the Raven landing and motions to those around him who might have not seen it.
"Someone here train in falconry?" He asks Jax while motioning with his head to the raven.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday February 22nd, 2016 12:52:26 PM
"I've always wondered how many ravens aren't familiars to spellcasters. We should be flattered to be worth spying."
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Monday February 22nd, 2016 10:19:18 PM
OOC: just got home, can't see straight so will post in morning, sorry everyone.
Evaris Monday February 22nd, 2016 10:43:11 PM
Evaris smiles and declines. "I fear I wouldn't present much of a challenge," he says. "I can heal anyone who gets injured, although I assume you have your own healers."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=18 ; Monday February 22nd, 2016 11:29:46 PM
Brom speaks up. "My skills are on par with Barratore, probably a little better." He says with a smile directed at his large friend. "But I'm always up for a good fight."
Perception DC 18
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=25 ; Monday February 22nd, 2016 11:36:16 PM
Perception: 25
Noticing the raven having perched upon their chamber door, Emrys can only say, "Nevermore mistake such a beautiful Raven to be a falcon!"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=20 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 9:56:22 AM
Indeed we are being spied Lanliss says.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 11:33:20 AM "Fear not, I am not a servant of any Mage, I am a just a Raven. I saw something different than usual happening here in the Temple and decided it needed a closer look. I see these people practicing every day and your arrival has changed that." Jax sees the Raven and says, Ignore him, he's just nosy." He calls over a couple of the other people in the temple and indicates that they should introduce themselves to the group. The archer trainer steps forward, "I'm Byron and I am the Archery Instructor, although I also train the throwing arts as well." The other instructor speaks up, "I'm Joshua and I'm in charge of teaching edged weapons. But it includes basically any weapon Jax isn't skilled in, just usually it's swords and maces." Jax says, "So the three of us are the ones who do the training and would spar if that's what you wish, at least in the temple. The Guards have their own facility down on the barracks level of course. Luther has duties as a Hand that include assisting prospective Hands and as being equal with the top Priest assigned here deals with other issues as well. I'm not sure that you know this, but a Hand is considered the chosen of Domi, sort like a Paladin of other deities are. Don't mistake me though, there are Paladins of Domi as well, it can be confusing at times depending who is in residence or just passing through, as to whom is in charge...." Having been introduced the other two go back to what they were doing, running the training of the others.
Evaris Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 9:26:49 PM
"It was nice meeting you," Evaris says as the instructors depart.
He turns and bows to the raven. "Friend raven, I wonder if you saw the explosion that happened down at the docks a few days ago?"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 10:04:47 PM
Barratore pretends a cross look at Brom's jab, but cannot hold it for more than a second. Barratore extends a hand to the other instructors. "Well then, master Joshua, I would like to take you up on those practice blades and get a good work out in"
Barratore will head over with Joshua
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 10:39:26 PM
"I'm going to go to the shops nearby and have a look. " Evred maintains his stealth as he circles around the arena.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 11:23:40 PM
"Greetings dear Raven! I too have flown around the city as a raven. Being birds of a feather, I'm sorry we haven't made acquaintances until now."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday February 24th, 2016 11:02:58 AM
"Not without me." He says heading off with Barratore and Joshua. "Fighting is fun."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 12:38:28 PM
"Maybe while these two are sparring we should ask around about this thieves guild. Evred aND myself can probably talk our way in. "
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 5:27:34 PM
Lanliss hears the response of the Raven to Evaris. He says to Edson and Evred Just a moment I am interested in what the Raven has to say (If they leave anyway he adds) I will catch with you later on.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Wednesday February 24th, 2016 6:28:52 PM
The Raven cocks his head to the side for a moment, "I was woken up by that bang, it shook my nest so hard it made me lose the dream I was having. Then there was a lot of excitement and people running about. Then I remember seeing you and your friends arrive at the docks. There are more brave faces being shown around the city that usual, I think people are scared. There has been a couple smaller bangs, nothing like the one that damaged the building at the docks. I'm not sure the smaller bangs are the same thing, I think one of them was from the alchemist's and he's always causing bangs, but with so much worry around...." Joshua pairs you off with a partner, one of them uses a whip and shield and the other has a gladius and net. "He is a ex-arena fighter." Joshua says indicating the one with the gladius.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 7:22:58 PM
Ooc: Meant Lanliss, in my last post.. forgot he was the other rogue.
Edson shuts his mouth when Lanliss tries listening. If he can understand or someone else lets him in on it, he'll make note of the alchemist.
" That seems like a great place to start.. someone making booms?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 10:26:04 PM
"I've known many ravens, but I've never met one so well spoken."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 10:28:01 PM
"I've known many ravens, but I've never met one so well spoken."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday February 24th, 2016 10:29:13 PM
"The three thieves can go visit the alchemist. Marvelous."
Evaris Wednesday February 24th, 2016 10:58:49 PM
"That is very interesting news, Friend Raven," Evaris replies. "Where is this alchemy shop? Perhaps my friends and I can pay it a visit."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+14=27 ; 2d8+7=22 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=24 ; 2d8+7=19 ; 2d8+7=18 ; 2d8+7=18 ; d8+7=11 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2016 11:21:47 PM
Barratore grunts and bears his teeth in a smile as he scoops up a shield and bastard sword. He gives a few test swings to get a feel for the weight of the slightly lighter blade and nods to the man with the whip and net. Brom could take on the other guy for the first go round.
He takes a couple of side steps and shuffles once to right and nods to the man, "Whenever you are ready."
Barratore is not wearing his armor and thus only has an AC 18 His AoO is a non lethal strike Hits AC 27 Dmg 22
His follow through attack is a series of quick strikes to try and get the man moving to his left, where the minotaur tries to move him off balance with a horn thrust at the end
Barratore stirkes for non lethal damage hitting AC 22/29 crit 15/ gore 24 Dmg 19/18+18/11
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) d20+17=30 ; Thursday February 25th, 2016 10:36:12 PM
Barratore ends up facing off against the man with the whip. After both indicate that they are each ready, Barratore starts to move in to attack, as he does so, the whip snakes out with barely even a movement and he suddenly finds himself with his legs taken out from under him and looking up at the man moving in with the shield ready to bash down at him. The rounded off studs obviously replacements for what would normally be very sharp spikes.
Brom is facing the man with the gladius and net, After indicating both are ready, the man just circles waiting for Brom to take an action....
The rest of the group sees Barratore end up on his backside almost before they started the match. They are so shocked at the result, all they can do is stare and watch....
The Raven says...Didn't see that happening....." Jax watches but says nothing, only nodding as things happen, like he is ready to critique everybody's actions...
Evaris Thursday February 25th, 2016 10:40:38 PM
"Well, perhaps we can visit the alchemy shop after the sparring is finished," Evaris says.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday February 25th, 2016 10:59:36 PM
Barratore is a certainly caught off guard as he hits the ground, but opts to remain right where he is as the man closes and then proceeds to dismantle him as he comes into the minotaurs range
His AoO is a non lethal strike Hits AC 23 Dmg 22
His follow through attack is a series of quick strikes to try and get the man moving to his left, where the minotaur tries to move him off balance with a horn thrust at the end
Barratore stirkes for non lethal damage hitting AC 18/25 crit 11/ gore 19 Dmg 19/18+18/11
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday February 25th, 2016 11:07:21 PM
"Agreed ... I would absolutely adore to see this lil alchemy shop. Isn't this brutish contest over yet?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday February 25th, 2016 11:53:19 PM
"Huzzah, Brom and Barratore! Score a... goal unit... in the... skirmish."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday February 26th, 2016 11:19:41 AM
Wait wait Lanliss says. Brom and Barratore still didn't warm up and besides they are stubborn when it comes to a fight. Go Brom show them what you got ! Lanliss shouts Come on Brom !
Lanliss cheers them up !
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+14=31 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=29 ; 2d6+11=16 ; 4d6+22=37 ; Friday February 26th, 2016 4:43:08 PM
Brom readies himself and make the first move against the sword and net fighter. He fights more cautiously than normal testing the opponents defenses in order to judge the guys ability.
His first strikes comes in hard from above, then with a quick spin he comes across with a horizontal swing meant to cleave a man in two.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday February 26th, 2016 11:34:55 PM
Evred watches. "I suppose we can visit the alchemist in a few hours."
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday February 27th, 2016 10:12:04 AM
Come on !! Lanliss shouts. Cheering up his friends hoping to up the morale.
Evaris Sunday February 28th, 2016 1:13:03 PM
Smiling, Evaris turns to cheer for his companions.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Sunday February 28th, 2016 10:40:45 PM
Brom comes in on his opponent and unleashes a series of strikes, as he throws the first strike at him, the gladius strikes out and parries the attack. Before Brom can follow up with his second attack, the spins and the net unfurls entangling Brom, the man then attacks through the nets opening doing non-lethal damage, not a lot, but enough that Brom knows he has been hit.Highlight to display spoiler: { (An entangled creature takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty on Dexterity, can move at only half speed, and cannot charge or run. An entangled creature can escape with a DC 20 Escape Artist check (a full-round action). The net has 5 hit points and can be burst with a DC 25 Strength check (also a full-round action). }
Barratore, strikes out from a prone position and succeeds in hitting the air around the man's feet and legs, avoiding the attacks. Highlight to display spoiler: { -4 for attacking prone} He attacks using his shield as a weapon, it has rounded half spheres that look like they are removable and if there were spikes on it, it'd probably be very very nasty. He strikes out, doing non-lethal damage. It seems that there will be bruises.
Jax speaks up. "I think I should have people who are more conventionally armed spar with you, these two are some of the best in the Temple." The two men are still in sparing mode.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday February 29th, 2016 10:11:34 AM
That's the spirit ! Lanliss shouts.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+7=21 ; d20+7=13 ; Monday February 29th, 2016 1:22:48 PM
"No," He shouts out. "ta be the best, ya fight the best. It's no problem, can't spar at full strength cause I have hard time not trying ta kill my opponent if I let my rage take over."
He looks at his opponent. "I figured out why I'm having such a hard time." He says. "I'm use ta fighting big monsters for villages and towns. You use different moves with sparring only one opponent."
Brom tries to break the net, but although the net does snap in some places, it is still entangling the barbarian. He takes a step back his opponent.
Guess it's time to switch
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+14=23 ; 2d8+7=10 ; Monday February 29th, 2016 2:54:33 PM
OOC I had already subtracted the 4 for being prone. Is Barratore's opponent wearing armor?
Barratore glares at Jax, his question has been answered. It would take only a couple of seconds to really make him mad. Barratore stands up.
So was it luck or did the halfling set them against folks he was confident could win and embarrass them. If it was the later, the little man and his temple just made an enemy. Barrartore, for now, decides to the former and gets ready for round 2
Barratore Readies on the man with the whip. When his opponent closes to 15' Barratore steps 5' closer and strikes non Lethal AC 23 Dmg 10
Barratore is not wearing his armor and thus only has an AC 18
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday February 29th, 2016 3:29:50 PM
Edson watches with passing as the fight draws on. He was always in awe of Barratore and Brom's skills, but it looked like they were being tested.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday February 29th, 2016 6:55:03 PM
Evred watches.
Evaris Monday February 29th, 2016 10:03:52 PM
"Well fought!" Evaris cheers. "Don't give up!"
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Monday February 29th, 2016 10:54:37 PM
Sorry all, post will be tomorrow hopefully before noon my time. I'm 3/4 dead right now.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday February 29th, 2016 11:16:16 PM
"That is sooo true. Brom does like to kill when he feels, um, inspired," Emrys says to his fellow spectators. He shouts out to Brom, "Bravo, bravo! You showed excellent restraint!"
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Tuesday March 1st, 2016 12:11:10 PM
Jax apologizes for any unintended insult.
Brom doesn't move very much because the man uses the rope attached to the net to control his movements, he also strikes out with the gladius again doing some more damage.
Barratore's opponent is wearing light armor of some sort. Is Barratore able to stand without provoking an AoO? Barratore did manage to glancing hit the man before. (can't 5' step while prone)
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 1st, 2016 12:14:41 PM
Edson taps his finger on his hilt.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday March 1st, 2016 2:12:57 PM
Evred watches.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+10=30 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=16 ; 2d8+7=19 ; 2d8+7=16 ; Tuesday March 1st, 2016 4:14:53 PM
OOC Barratore Provokes AoO to stand...i cant find anywhere that allows anyone to do otherwise
Going to assume Barratore is on the Ground, prone
Barratore fights from his prone position. His sword thrusts out in two consecutive quick jabs, followed by his horns. His opponent would take some time to beat and would be annoying, but even if the spikes on the shield were sharp, Barratore could handle the minor wounds for a long long time
Hit AC 30, Crit 25/12/16 Dmg 29 crit 16
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Tuesday March 1st, 2016 4:25:52 PM
15 Skill points in Acrobatics provides a stand without AoO, there is also a feat, but it's not CRB. (Spent weekend dealing with this in Society Play)
Evaris Tuesday March 1st, 2016 9:47:37 PM
"Even if Brom accidentally kills someone, I may be able to help," Evaris says. "I have Breath of Life prepared."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+18=35 ; 2d6+11=14 ; Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 12:15:04 PM
"Ok," brom says. "I guess I should take this more serious."
Brom strikes out at the net sundering the weapon. OOC: AC 35, deals 13 points to the net, weapon ignores hardness of less than 20.
"This should makes things a little better." He says. "Now shall we continue." He gives his opponent a sly smile.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) d20+17=35 ; Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 8:04:26 PM
Barratore manages to bash his opponent Hitting solidly. The man steps back slightly (5' step) and the whip snakes out again, catching Barratore's leg, dumping him to the floor again. He starts circling Barratore and looks ready to move in again with the shield.... Brom bursts through the net and moves up on his opponent, circling watching his target. He lets the rope slip through his fingers until there is about 5 or 6 feet from the end, and then he tugs it and the end is discovered to have a iron ball on it's end. He starts it in motion, but circles as well. The Raven says, "This looks interesting, most never seen but Jax and L'thor able go toe to toe. You are important people, maybe I should pay more attention." Jax nods as the net bursts and does not seem surprised that the other end of the net's rope had a metal ball attached. "Sometimes the best defense is offense and the only way is to take damage, I see you both already know that lesson." He continues watching the proceedings....
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 8:54:30 PM
Lanliss watches the battle, truly focused on the battle.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 10:13:30 PM
Edson falls asleep standing up.
Evaris Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 10:44:43 PM
"Both Jax and L'thor seem very skilled," Evaris says to the raven. "Do you watch many fights here?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 11:27:33 PM
Evred watches.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday March 2nd, 2016 11:30:36 PM
Admiring L'thor's boots, Emrys says, "We've got to get the name of his cobbler!"
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+10=20 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=30 ; 2d8+7=13 ; Thursday March 3rd, 2016 8:43:41 AM
Barratore stays prone and shifts about as the other man circles. Barratore's blade follows his opponent, waiting for the man to close
AoO hit AC 20
After the man has closed to 5', Barratore again stands up and strikes.
Hit AC 20
AoO v whip hit AC 30 Dmg 13
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 3rd, 2016 11:10:23 PM
"Neat. I'm going to go get a drink." The hazy figure starts toward the exit of the temple arena. "You can find me at the nearest tavern. Maybe I'll find some bad people and pick their pockets. Or juggle knives. Or both."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Thursday March 3rd, 2016 11:23:31 PM
Brom continues to spar with his opponent. His style doesn't match well against his sparring partner. While Brom's style is straight forward using his strength to it's best ability, his partner is not the same and it's seems to give the barbarian some problem.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday March 3rd, 2016 11:28:23 PM
Emrys takes out his bedazzled snuffbox and inhales a small pinch of the sweet smelling herbal tobacco. A warm, euphoric smile forms across his face. The tingling sensation trickles down his spine. "Ahhhh," is all he says before offering Evaris a hit.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Thursday March 3rd, 2016 11:43:13 PM
Barratore Hits the man as he closes to strike with the shield (counts as a charge), but then he follows through with the shield strike, Causing some damage with the blunted spikes. He then steps back 5 feet or so spreading out again.... Seems he trips you, then charges in, then backs off repeating the process, it's a bit complicated but it's working for him so far. Brom and his man continue to circle, he now has a gladius in one hand and a "mace on a rope"? The circling goes on, it seems he is not planning on assaulting, he seems to have gone defensive.
The Raven speaks up, "Won't find a drink up here, except the various temples holy drinks. Down below on the next level they charge 2 or 3 times what drinks are worth, but I expect you have cash."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday March 4th, 2016 7:52:23 AM
"I don't plan on using my money." You do not see him wink, but you perceive a pause where a wink would be. He keeps walking.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday March 4th, 2016 10:07:31 AM
Edson startles himself out of his sleep with a deep snore. He looks around " How long I been sleeping? "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+14=24 ; 2d8+9=19 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=18 ; 2d8+9=23 ; 2d8+9=13 ; 2d8+9=17 ; Friday March 4th, 2016 11:22:15 AM
Barratore stands up, the man is within 10' and if he strikes with that whip, Barratore knows he will be able take advantage as well. The Minotaur is comfortable trading his 12' of steel with the smaller man's shield hits. To take greater advantage of his chances, Barratore looses his shield and switches to two hands on his blade.
The Minotaur steps in to close the gap to a nice personal range and strikes
Hit AC 24 Dmg 19 AoO if he strikes with his whip when I initially stand up hit AC 29. Dmg 23 AoO combat reflexes hit AC 32 if he strikes with his whip on his turn as I am now 5' from him. Dmg 13 AoO combat reflexes hit AC 18 if he moves through my 10' reach Dmg 17
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=28 ; Saturday March 5th, 2016 7:51:21 AM
You didn't sleep enough Edson, the fight is still going on. Lanliss focuses on the fights, observing diligently if be can find a weakness in the opponent's moves.
He pauses observing for a moment's and asks Emrys. Do you think shouting to our friends about the opponent's weaknesses would be a good idea ? And what is this smell Emrys? Perception 28
Evaris Sunday March 6th, 2016 6:58:14 PM
Evaris looks at the raven. "You seem to have a wealth of knowledge. How do you know what places charge for drinks?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Sunday March 6th, 2016 11:13:26 PM
Emrys answers Lanliss with a euphoric smile, "I doubt either combatant would take much pleasure with my meddling in their contest. I would much prefer they beat upon each other than having to endure a tandem tantrum on myself. As for my snuffbox, here ... have a pinch for yourself. You'll thank me later."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+14=28 ; 2d6+11=19 ; Monday March 7th, 2016 4:16:49 PM
Brom decides to break the stand off and moves in on his opponent with hard downward strike.
Nonlethal attack: AC 28, damage 19
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday March 7th, 2016 11:12:50 PM
Evred continued walking toward the exit to the lower levels. He kept an eye out for the telltale signs of rubes and ruffians, either of which would be easy marks.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 8th, 2016 7:09:02 AM
After enough time, Edson manages to fall back asleep.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday March 8th, 2016 9:16:14 AM
Barratore wraps up the sparring contest. It was a good work out and that is what he was looking for. He was not looking for instruction or to be someone's student. It was time to move on. He thanks his opponent with a handshake and puts his armor back on
"Well I feel better." He heads over to the others and kicks Edson awake. So do we have a lead or a next move?"
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Tuesday March 8th, 2016 5:24:48 PM
(First, sorry for missing yesterday, was still mostly dead from weekend and my Co-DM had news which I didn't get until today.)
Both of the fighters take serious hits and signal their surrender with a raised hand, "Fair Match, thank you, our trainees are no challenge, but they are trainees after all. You are welcome to come back about any time for further sparing." He then gives a quick bow to Jax and goes back to the trainees. Jax says, "It took you only a brief time to over come the oddness of the style they chose to face off with. I'm impressed with both of you. It's too bad that neither of you are unarmed fighters, either of you could make fine Fists of Domi. As he said, you are both, as well as the rest of you too, you are all invited to return whenever you want to practice. I hear the WLA doesn't have a very skilled trainer for the martial skills, they do have very good trainers for the more subtle skills." Leaving the Temple of Domi, the group can see most of the top level, maybe not very well due to the gardens. You are standing on the top steps of the temple and are looking to the south east, the Castle is on pillars over the middle of the area covering the arena's pit. There are other temples in the far corners and the gardens cover the rest of the level.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 8th, 2016 8:01:32 PM
Edson comes too and chuckles to himself.
"Man from where I was standing, or sleeping, that guy wiped the floor with you."
Evaris Tuesday March 8th, 2016 10:01:29 PM
"Let's go find that apothacary," Evaris says. "There might be a clue to the cause of the explosion there. And if not...well, I'm sure there's a tavern nearby."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday March 8th, 2016 11:04:28 PM
"Many apothecaries are also brewers. To the apothecary!" Evred has a jump in his step as he walks briskly down the avenue.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=31 ; Wednesday March 9th, 2016 10:43:10 AM
Brom places his sword back in its hanger. He reaches out to his sparring partner with an outreached arm. "Good fight." He says.
He nods his head to Master Jax. "Appreciate the kind words from a Master of Domi."
After leaving the temple, Brom says. "We head back to the house. The coin is there and you brainy types need ta look at it. After that, we can plan the next move."
As he moves down through the Float, Brom is mindful to keep eyes on his surroundings. All the stuff happening, and they were in the middle of it or some reason. Perception DC 31
"Hey Barratore," He says, "Wanna head ta the tavern tonight? The hard ta find one?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday March 9th, 2016 3:54:46 PM
Lanliss sniffs the herbal tobacco. Smells good Emrys, thank you. Lanliss says to Emrys. To the apothacary.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday March 9th, 2016 5:50:39 PM
Barratore thanks Jax and his opponent.
Looking about he asks about the apocathery and why we are heading there. The group decides and Barratore will go along. "Coin isn't going anywhere. They can look it over later ". He says to Brom
"Sounds like a good evening plan to me". He says thinking about the speakeasy
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Wednesday March 9th, 2016 10:53:07 PM
With the decision made, the group heads down a couple levels, the apothecary is in one of the back alleys on the far side of the level from where the house is. It takes some search of the various alleys but eventually the group finds the right building. The sign above the door of the building that looks squeezed between two older buildings, it only has a beaker with an eyeball in it on the sign. Then the group realizes that the building is maybe 8 feet wide, it looks like the building was wedged in after the buildings on either side were built. When you open the door you get rolled over by the smell of stale things in some sort of preserving fluids. looking inside both walls are lined with shelves and the floor space is over crowded by boxes and more boxes. There is a tiny semi path leading towards the back of the shop.
Medium sized people need a Dex check of 12, large sized have to squeeze so add 4, needing a 16 dex check to make into the back area without breaking something. And getting to the back doesn't mean there is more room once you get there.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+7=22 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday March 9th, 2016 11:31:33 PM
(Reflex check: 22, Dex check: 14)
Emrys enters the shop, however he soon realizes how precarious the trip. He turns back to his friends and says, "The larger folk shouldn't enter this china shop. Perhaps waiting outside is the best coarse of action."
Emrys offers others a reduction in their size if they wish to move with less restriction. (Reduce Person spell) Emrys looks to see what he can see within the shop.
Evaris Wednesday March 9th, 2016 11:45:21 PM
Evaris peers past Emrys into the shop's interior. "Perhaps I'd better wait outside," he says. "For a half-elf, I'm a clumsy oaf." With a wry smile he steps to the side of the doorway to wait.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 9th, 2016 11:47:50 PM
Evred cocks his head as he surveys the crowded interior. "I can get in there." He takes a step backwards, then another, and suddenly fades away in the shaded alley. You hear the sound of someone sucking in air as he disappears.. and reappears in the interior of the shop. "There! That's better. I'll ring for service." He looks for a bell of some sort to draw out the apothecary.
ooc: Use shadow jump.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+5=14 ; Thursday March 10th, 2016 8:59:50 AM
Edson squeezes through with the others. He laughs when Emrys calls it's a china shop recalling some old joke about a bull in one. His eyes look over to Barratore and he laughs a little harder.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=33 ; Thursday March 10th, 2016 9:36:48 AM
After wandering a while through the level, they arrive at the apothecary. "I'm stay out here." He says not thinking he has any better chance of fitting than Barratore. "Just'll keep lookout."
Perception DC 33
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=12 ; Thursday March 10th, 2016 4:14:55 PM
Lanliss squeezes himself in. It's rather very comfy here, he says sarcastically. Dex 12
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Thursday March 10th, 2016 9:41:53 PM
A couple of people, not surprisingly those who are a bit on the larger size or those not so very coordinated decide to remain outside the small shop. While outside, even though they keep alert, they notice noting out of the ordinary. Inside the shop, the group manages to make into rear portion of the shop, and find there really is not very much more room back there than there was in the pathway back there. (each turn you need a Dex check DC12 to not break something, if someone fails, the DC goes up by +2 for everyone and it stacks becoming harder for each fail) After a minute or so a little dark grey person wanders out from a small doorway, behind which was heard footsteps coming down a stairway. In a scratchy voice, "What ya want in me shop?" Know Planes DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { The little creature is a Wayang,}
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 10th, 2016 11:34:51 PM
"Heya. We're investigating the explosion at the teleport station. May have been magical. May have been alchemical. Maybe both. Anyone been buying catalysts or reagents in bulk lately?" Evred looks around the shop slowly. "There sure are a lot of breakables in here."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=13 ; d100=46 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+12=16 ; Thursday March 10th, 2016 11:38:33 PM
"Pardon good sir, but allow me to make our proportions more appropriate for your delightful little shop."
Emrys casts a quick little spell. (Leyline: 46. Casting Mass Reduce Person on himself, Evred, Edson and Lanliss. We all become Small in size. You get a +2 size bonus to your Dex. Lasts 8 minutes.)
(Question: Do we need to make Dex checks as small creatures, like the shopkeeper? Dex check: 19)
"We heard wonderful things about your alchemy shop. Being a rather potent potion maker myself, I just had to come and take a look." (Diplomacy: 32. Knowledge [Planes]: 16, darn!)
Evaris Friday March 11th, 2016 1:03:11 AM
Evaris continues to wait outside the shop.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=15 ; Friday March 11th, 2016 8:17:50 AM
Barratore looks to Brom and to Edson, "Did he just look at me and connect a phrase of a china shop?" The minotaur chuckles and waves off the door. He has no intention of going inside. Being crowded is not something he enjoys, "Although with the stuff that is probably in there, it could be exciting." he casually remarks.
There were far better eyes and ears on the street than his. Barratore heads across the street and look about at what else in in the area. They all didn't need to crowd about the door like a cadet review
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=18 ; Friday March 11th, 2016 10:01:38 AM
Brom lets out a laugh, "Sounds like it." The barbarian grabs a chunk of tobacco and cuts a piece off. Putting the rest back in his pouch, he sticks the cut-off piece in his mouth and begins to chew. Every so often, he peers into any opening to see if he can tell what's happening inside; otherwise, he keeps his eyes and ears about looking for prying eyes.
Perception DC 18
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=27 ; d20=10 ; Friday March 11th, 2016 2:35:02 PM
Wow, Lanliss says. Thinking about how much more agile he feels as a smaller Lanliss. He quickly looks at at the various stuff the shop Yeah, some very interesting stuff you got in the shop. Lanliss says in a renewed excitement. Dex 27 D20 10 for aid a skill check for Emrys
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+5=6 ; Friday March 11th, 2016 10:27:14 PM
Even with the reduce person spell Edson has a bad spell and misses his step. Dex 6, 8 with spell
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday March 11th, 2016 11:10:35 PM Tap, tap, tap.
"Lots of glass. Not the chatty type?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=24 ; d20+5=23 ; Saturday March 12th, 2016 7:06:31 AM
Lanliss sees Edson stumbles and tries to make a jump to save any glasses that might fall.
Reflex 24, 26 with size Dex 23 ,25 with size
Ooc: Hopefully this double post is OK.
At the Temple of Domi (DM JCC) Saturday March 12th, 2016 10:18:07 AM
I'll get a post up a little later today, I fried my desktop yesterday so using a nearly dead tablet to access the web. Typing this took almost 5 minutes.
Back alleys of Float City (DM JCC) Saturday March 12th, 2016 6:58:15 PM
Those outside the tiny apothecary don't have very much to look at. There is pretty only one other doorway opening into this back alley. It is a private home, built like the shop, wedged in as an afterthought, but at least it's almost 12 feet wide. Inside, someone yells out, " Edson, no!!!!" Luckily Lanless has very very fast reflexes. Edson trying to be careful bumped into a rikitty stand and the jar containing a Griffin fetus was on its way to smashing on the floor. Lanliss managed to catch it,with only a little of the fluid splashing out of the jar. With the rapid movements, Dex checks DC 15, + 2 for each failure another player has to not break anything.
As the jar falls towards the floor,"That cost me fortune! " The small shadowy figure breaths easier as the jar is caught and doesn't smash on the floor. " Quick leave shop, me talk outside, not cost me fortune there." He obviously wants everyone out where there is no danger to his merchandise.
(Ignore spellchecks please,very hard typing like this and automatic spell check hates names.)
Evaris Sunday March 13th, 2016 9:50:10 PM
Evaris straightens a little at thumps and shouts from inside the shop. He hesitates, wondering if he needs to rush in and rescue his companions.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday March 14th, 2016 8:15:04 AM
Hearing Edson's name yelled out with the word no, does not surprise Barratore at all. Actually, he was a bit surprised it took as long as it did. Surprised or not in reality, the shout does gain his attention and takes a couple steps towards the door in case something exciting happened.
Skunked again, nothing but an antsy shop owner about his clutter. Barratore resumes his job of keeping the wall across the street from falling over
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+5=14 ; Monday March 14th, 2016 10:03:51 AM
Edson moves to head outside and not break anything else but his luck runs out again. Again he bumps into something.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday March 14th, 2016 1:48:09 PM
Evred grimaces as the group bumps its way through the tiny, cramped shop. "Do you do most of your business by courier? Unless your customers are mostly pixies, I don't see this as practical." Using his shadow jump ability, the rogue disappears into the darkness and reappears outside the shop.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/124 (111/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Monday March 14th, 2016 3:00:29 PM
Brom turns towards the shop when he hears the shouts. His hand immediately goes to his weapon until he hears the name being made out. Then he relaxes and steps back a bit from the shop.
"Edson must o'done something ta get himself in trouble. It happens a lot." He says. He stands back as everyone steps out of the building. Once questions continue, Brom just listens.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=14 ; d20+12=17 ; Monday March 14th, 2016 4:52:44 PM
Lanliss moves gracefully when suddenly he sees Edson bumping into something ,he in turn bumps into something else as his mind distracted. He tries to juggle between what he bumped too and what Edson bumped into. Lanliss faces shows a mixture of worry and surprise Dex 14 (added the +2) Relfext 19, 17+2 (forgot to add +2)
Back alleys of Float City (DM JonathanT) Monday March 14th, 2016 9:55:11 PM
An elbow here and an elbow there brings another jar off the shelf! This time the proprietor, a dark scrawny thing not much larger than a pixie, is ready. "You clumsy ELF! Where were you born, how did you ever survive your first year! MERCY!" the proprietor exclaims as he reaches out to catch a small bottle with an eyeball in it. "Beholder Eyeballs aren't easy to come by"! Those inside hear him mutter under his breath but loud enough to hear: Knowledge Abyssal: Highlight to display spoiler: {Such language cannot be repeated hear.} Fortunately Lanliss manages to catch his own blunder, which gets the 'evil eye' look from the pixie like thing. But any evil effect the look may have afflicted upon Lanliss gets diverted to Evred. "Do I look like a pixie to cater to pixies? I do the best I can with what was assigned to me. But to answer your question, Yes, most of my customers put their orders in for delivery."
The 'insiders' finally make it outside. The dim shop hid the features of the little scrawny pixie-like apothecarian. The outside, being brighter, does not help reveal much of those features either. Know Planes DC 18: Highlight to display spoiler: { The little creature is a Wayang.}
The street is a bit busy but the Party gathers around the apothecarian to hear him better. This makes him a bit nervous even though half the group is about his size anyway. But he answers the questions of whether anyone has bought anything, magical or alchemical, that could be used as an explosive agent or any sort. "HERE? IN MY SHOP? EXPLOSIVE STUFF?" he shouts and looks at the group incredulously but suddenly burst out laughing. A sort of cackle type of laugh.
Sense Motive DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Not one of mirth but more so like mockery at such an insinuation that HE might carry anything that could explode or might be used in an explosion.}
The outburst gets some looks from passerby's who quickly avert such looks and pick up their pace.
once the cackling is over he gathers his composure and adds in a more casual tone, "Nope. Not here. Not me. Don't touch any of that stuff, magical or otherwise. To dangerous. Look at what you almost did. Can't risk anything, not even a fly busing around in there." He points to a small metal rod hanging next to the doorway. On the rod are stuck a number of crispy fried bugs.
"Sorry I can't help you there. But can I interest you in a Beholder Eyeball?
A tap on Barratore's shoulder distracts the minotaur. A young man dressed in official Floating City courier clothing stands behind Barratore. "A moment please?"
Evaris d20+5=23 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=30 ; Monday March 14th, 2016 10:08:51 PM
Evaris bows. "I don't think we're in the market for a Beholder eyeball, Master Apothecary, though I thank you for the offer," he says. "We were trying to discern the source of the explosion down by the docks. Should you hear anything, would you be good enough to contact us? And of course, we will recommend your excellent shop should we run across anyone looking for a Beholder eyeball."
[Diplomacy 30.]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday March 14th, 2016 11:21:12 PM
Barratore looks at the little man as he exits the shop. Odd that he does not look lit in outside. The tap on the minotaur's back gets his casual attention and he turns and squares off against the person behind him. Seeing a young human, Barratore rest his hands on his hips and nods his acknowledgement.
"Yes?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday March 14th, 2016 11:39:15 PM
Evred holds up a finger. "One, how much is the eye?" He holds up a second finger. "And two, can you shrink it to the size of a human eye and coat it in resin? I could always use a cool prosthetic."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+12=21 ; d100=57 ; d20+23=24 ; d20+23=30 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2016 12:03:29 AM
Emrys jaws drop at such a language hissing from the tiny outsider. Abyssal is a dark language by itself. Speaking such a tongue has always left him with a rancid taste in his mouth. However the words this creature used transcends even that. He quickly checks to see if his ears are bleeding. Then it dawns on him what this creature is (Knowledge [planes]: 21)
To keep from causing any more damage and chaos, Emrys mutters a few words of power and dissolves into a cloud-like gaseous form of himself. He gently wafts through the cluttered shop and back outside where he lands and solidifies back to his normal form. (Leyline: 57. Casting Gaseous Form.) Once everyone is safely out of the shop, he will release them all from the Reduce Person spell he had cast upon them mere moments ago.
(Sense Motive: 24. Diplomacy: 30)
"Pardon good shopkeeper, we have not been formally introduced. My name is Emrys Myrridanmyl, may the shadows keep you (a common Wayang greeting :) I am most certain that my friend here didn't mean to imply that you keep explosives in such a fine little shop. I being an a fellow alchemist, know that many components and chemicals are perfectly inert and safe on their own. We couldn't live without them. In fact, it would be irresponsible not to have them in stock. However, when combined with other complimentary elements, these compounds can become quite active ... even explosive. Do you not possess such components, that when combined with others, that would express such an outburst?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 15th, 2016 7:24:14 AM
Edson tries to hide his smirk, but doesn't do a good enough job. He makes a face to Barratore and Brom go let them know he was the cause behind this mess.
He listens as the man speaks about not selling explosives but once the carrier comes by his smile disapears.
"Look lively gents."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Tuesday March 15th, 2016 3:40:56 PM
Brom listens halfheartedly to the banter happening in front of him. He is surprised at the size of the shop keeper.
He turns to face the courier with the others. "Great, being summoned by the man." He says while he waits for the mans message.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday March 15th, 2016 11:11:08 PM
Ooc: check
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday March 15th, 2016 11:18:29 PM
"Look lively? Ha! ... don't you mean lovely, dear Edson?"
A Summons of Importance (aren't they all?) (DM JonathanT) Tuesday March 15th, 2016 11:22:40 PM
Forced outside by the clumsiness of the Party, they at least can breathe without expensive consequences.
Evaris bows to the shadowy proprietor and explains very eloquently that they aren't in the market for such oddities but are trying to discern the source of the explosion down at the docks. He asks that they be contacted if he hears of anything and promises to spread the word about his excellent shop.
Barratore has been watching and keeping an eye on things. When they group exits the shop, he is distracted by the odd proprietor and the diminutive friends and does not notice the courier approach. A tap on his shoulder draws a 'Yes?
Evred holds up a finger to catch the proprietor's attention and declares his interest in the eyeball. How much and can it be shrunk and coated in resin to be used as a cool prosthetic eye?
Emrys is shocked and almost made speechless by the vulgarity of the Wayang's language. He chalks that up to the proprietor's race. Turning into gaseous form, he quickly exits the shop safely. With everyone else out, he dismisses his Reduce Person spell on his friends.
Emrys is just as good a glib talker as Evaris and after an introduction explains in more detail what they are looking for.
Edson smirks as he exits the shop and eyes Barratore and Brom in a non-verbal way indicating he's the reason they are outside. Seeing the courier he announces 'Look lively, gents.'
Brom listens halfheartedly to the banter and is surprised by the minute shop keeper. When the courier catches Barratore's attention he turns with the others and blurts "Great, being summoned by the man."
While some attention is diverted away from the Wayang Apothecarian, the pixie-like Outsider's eyes open with more interest as Evred shows an interest in his wares. "Ah, this eyeball is but one if a Beholder's Minor eyes. But even so, a Beholder is a tough beast and does not give up it's eyes without a fight. To capture a single eye without any blemish, and to get it preserved properly before it rots is a very tough matter as well. This eye has been magnificently preserved and sells for 1,000gp. But you mistake it's worth as a prosthetic. It's tissues, like most tissues, decay once outside the preservative solutions. It's purpose is in alchemical or spell use and must be used quickly once removed from it's bottle. So, what say you?
Appraise DC25:Highlight to display spoiler: {The actual value is less than this, more like 400gp.} Appraise DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {The value seems about right but negotiable.} Appraise DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: { That's actually a little low so a bargain.}
Meanwhile, the courier is not surprised by Brom's words. Mabye the barbarian recognized the Overlord's official emblem on his uniform vest, maybe not. But the courier replies in an official tone: "You have been hereby officially summoned to the Council. Please seek an audience as expediently as possible."
In a less official tone and in a hushed voice, he adds, "There's been a new development, so time is important." When his words are acknowledged he turns and heads back into the crowd.
As typical, a Summons means heading to the Overlord's Palace and getting in line for an appointment. Bureaucracy is what it is.
The Party may ask what the new developments, but the courier does not know, he's just a courier after all.
After the courier leaves, the Wayan tells the group that he now understands what they are looking for. He says there are probably some of such type inert elements in his shop but they are not his specialty and has not had anyone looking about for such ingredients.
Sense Motive DC5:Highlight to display spoiler: {He is telling the truth.}
He turns back to Evred, "Well? Beholder Eyeball?"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+14=16 ; d20+5=14 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2016 7:21:12 AM
Lanliss takes a quick glance at the beholder eye thing. It's worth a little bit less , unless someone knows more about this and beholders. Lanliss says quite aloof.
Appraise 16 Sense motive 14
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+17=19 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2016 9:55:17 AM
" ThatS a good deal" Edson says to Evred. " Won't find a better price I bet. "
He waits to see if Evred purchases the eye before heading with the others to the council.
Appraise 19
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) Wednesday March 16th, 2016 1:43:33 PM
"If ya really want an eye, we can get ya one. I'd save yur coin." He says before turning back towards the courier. "We going to the council." He says to the courier as more of a statement than a quiestion. "Let's go." he states as he starts walking away.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 16th, 2016 3:32:06 PM "Well, not at those prices. I might as well hunt down a monster myself to get a new eye. Thank you for the offer good sir, but I believe an alchemist would have a better use for it than I would." He leans in and whispers to Brom, "Yeesh! I could make an eye out of solid gold for that price. But it's worth remembering that a beholder eye worth a thousand each."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday March 16th, 2016 4:14:11 PM
Barratore takes a deep breath. He'd just spent most of the day avoiding this exact thing and now here he was walking up top again to stand about and day dream. The Minotaur sighs and gestures after the courier. "high adventure awaits it would seem"
Evaris d20+20=34 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2016 10:43:01 PM
"Oh, for Pantheon's sake!" Evaris cannot keep the annoyance out of his tone. "We were just there! Honestly, who's running this place?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 16th, 2016 11:33:21 PM "Bureaucrats."
Evred spit out the word as though he'd had a bite of gnomish cooking.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday March 17th, 2016 12:01:52 AM
"How about I fly on ahead and herald our arrival. At least I can get the paperwork started." If no objections, he will change his form via any one of the many different spells that will allow him flight. He chooses the most flashy effect and allows the others the privilege of remaining bound to ground.
(take your pick: beast shape I, II, or III, polymorph, flying broom, alter self, or gaseous form(too slow) )
A Summons of Importance (aren't they all?) (DM JonathanT) Thursday March 17th, 2016 12:20:31 AM
The group is summoned to the council with mixed reactions.
Lanliss glances at the Beholder Minor eyeball in the bottle and by his estimate (Appraise 16 vs DC15) the offer is a bit on the low side of such an item , so a bargain, but is not interested.
Edson feels it is a good deal as well (Appraise 19 vs Dc15) and waits to see if Evred will actually by the thing.
Brom feels he can get one for free maybe? Hinting that he could kill a Beholder. The Council calls and he's ready to go.
Evred feels priced out of the market, specially considering how he intended to use the eye. He thanks the Wanyan for his offer but declines the purchase. Leaning over, he whispers to Brom, "Yeesh! I could make an eye out of solid gold for that price. But it's worth remembering that a beholder eye worth a thousand each."
He spits out the word Bureaucrats as if he'd just eaten some gnomish cooking.
Barratore takes a deep breath. Fate sometimes can't be avoided, it seems, as the minotaur resigns to the fact they are going to the top level of the city despite trying to avoid it all day.
Evaris is exasperated. They were just there!
Emrys chooses to fly rather than fight the crowds and does so in the shape of a toucan, arriving ahead of the others to find: Highlight to display spoiler: {A much larger crowd than usual and much more nervous.} He takes a spot in line and awaits the others.
the Wanyan is disappointed in the No-Sale but shrugs and goes back inside his shop mumbling, Yeah, you wish you could kill a Beholder."
The courier is gone and the group heads back up to the Overlord's Palace. As they approach, the crowd gets thicker. Several days of the week citizens with complaints or requests line up outside the Palace seeking an audience for their request or a settlement on their grievance. However, when the group arrives, the crowd waiting in line seem far more nervous or angry or both.
It does not take much to learn that there has been more explosions and the people are worried. To add to the confusion, a large number of halflings are gathered as well. Floating City is a cosmopolitan place where all races mingle and mix, so to see a large number of one race or another gathered together is unusual.
Not only that, the halflings seem to have a complaint different than the fear of the unexplained explosions.
The group finds Emrys already in line and joins him, who assures the guards doing crowd control that the newcomers are not cutting in line. However, once a spot is saved by a body, others of the group can mingle. As the wait seems to drag along, why not mingle? Get a meat wrapped in dough and deepfried snack?
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=18 ; Thursday March 17th, 2016 9:06:58 AM Sigh... is heard quite loudly from the young barbarian as he sees the large crowd of people waiting to see the council. "Guys, I'm grabbin' somethin' grub and drink." He says. "Want some?" He says to the others.
Brom moves through the crowd looking for something good to eat and maybe some green ale. He listens to the mood of the crowd and tries to pick up on different complaints discussed among the different groups gathered.
Perception DC 18
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 17th, 2016 12:04:04 PM "Deep-fried meat and dough? Who doesn't like deep-fried meat and dough?" His face suddenly darkens. "Doppelgangers. That's who. That's how you can tell them from normal folk. Hey, big guy! Clear the way for us!" He follows in the wake of the enormous minotaur.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday March 17th, 2016 4:03:00 PM
Well you can count me as a Doppelganger if you want. Lanliss tells himself after Evred goes. Emrys, do you have some of the stuff you gave me in the temple ? Lanliss asks Emrys, in a hope to get some of it.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+17=30 ; Thursday March 17th, 2016 4:31:51 PM
" Halflings... don't trust them. Small hands.. smell of cabbage. " Edson says as he looks over the group of the small folk. He scans over looking for a noticeable le leader. (Perception 30).
Edson moves back with Brom to grab some food. Anyone staying in line that wants something, he'll make sure to grab.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday March 17th, 2016 5:47:08 PM
Barratore stays put in line for now, but tells Brom to bring him back some. "It's been, what 2 hours since I had something. Don't want to waste away."
Barrtore mentions to Lanliss and Emrys that maybe they should mingle with the halflings. See what is up and if, perhaps, it is linked to the one guy with the hole in his memory.
The talk of doppelgängers from Evred, has him shaking his head. Was it a joke? Barratore shrugs and takes a deep breath and stands looking about for nothing in particular and then simply looks at one of the gathered that appears to be in a foul mood and says, "So why so serious?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday March 17th, 2016 9:59:22 PM
Emrys appears to be quietly waiting in line when Lanliss walks up. Emrys turns and smiles at him and then points in a direction behind Lanliss. If Lanliss turns to see what his friend is pointing at, he sees a figure relaxing in a shaded area ... a person that looks like Emrys' doppelgänger.
Emrys' twin motions for Lanliss to come over and says, "Please excuse my illusionary self (silent image), I absolutely detest standing in direct sunlight for too long. If my skin were to tan, I'd look like a common laborer! Sure, you can have another pinch from my snuffbox ... here!"
Evaris d20+20=30 ; d20+20=39 ; Friday March 18th, 2016 12:09:02 AM
"Odd, isn't it, how everything tastes better on a stick?" Evaris says with a smile. "Not to mention fried. Yes, by all means, get one for me."
Evaris mingles and chats and generally tries to make himself agreeable. He's hoping to hear details of why some of the people are hear, and hoping to ascertain if any of them are up to something.
[Diplomacy 30; Sense Motive 39]
A Summons of Importance (aren't they all?) (DM JonathanT) Friday March 18th, 2016 12:49:04 AM
The line inches forward...
Brom correctly assesses the long wait and the inevitability of a barbarian's hunger and announces going for grub and drink, offering to get something for the others.
Moving through the crowd it is easy to spot food vendors that swarm around such gatherings. It's more a matter of taste. What is the barbarian in the mood for? While he tries to decide, he hears some of the murmurs. Two more explosions occurred down on Fence Level. Many citizens were hurt by flying glass and pieces of furniture.
Evred smells the aroma of deep fried batter which usually means a pastry encasing a meat and dunked in hot grease. Somehow he knows that this is how you distinguish a doppleganger from the real thing. He makes a bee line through the crowd following his nose.
Lanliss tells himself 'Well you can count me as a Doppelganger if you want.' and asks Emrys if he still has some of the stuff he had given him in the temple.
Edson shows his distrust of halflings and looks over the group. Is there a leader? Someone who stands out, er, looks more important or sounds louder? As he follows Brom to get some food he does spot a well dressed halfling that could be the leader.
Barratore stays in line but tells Brom to bring back some food. Was Evred joking about dopplegangers? He shrugs and asks Brom to get him something to eat.
Curious at the congregation of halflings, he suggests mingling with them to see what's up. Maybe their grievance is linked with the one with the hole in his memory.
He notices a gnome in a foul mood and asks 'So, why so serious?
Emrys plays a practical joke on Lanliss. Hearing his comments about doplegangers, he casts Silent Image replicating himself and places the copy in the shade. The copy motions to Lanliss to come over. The 'silent image' moves its mouth as if speaking but the voice actually comes from Emrys himself standing in line.
Evaris easily works the crowd and despite their mood discovers much of what their grievances are. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Their observations prove fruitful Brom, Edson, and Evred return with handfulls of snacks of various sorts, their favorites. They also bring back what they heard. The two groups share their gathered information and with what the grumpy gnome told Barratore, the economic impact of these mysterious bombings are taking their toll in lost trade.
So, People are afraid of their safety as the places bombed were well respected places. People are loosing income and fear for their economic situation. The halflings are indeed worried that so many of them have gaps in their memories. Serious gaps. Gaps that cover hours, many hours sometimes. Bert wont' pay his rent. Jewlyet is in love with Ro'mew and refuses to marry Ral'tholomew as per their arranged marriage. Family honor is at stake.
Eating their snacks, they move gradually forward and find themselves next, right behind the group of halflings. They get to hear the halflings' complaint and demand for some investigation into the matter. It just isn't normal for so many young, healthy, halflings to appear to have senile moments that cover up to half a day or more.
However, before a response is heard, a junior official calls out to the crowd control guards nearby to have the Party brought into the hall to the guest waiting room.
The guards comply and ask the Party to follow them.
The Party soon finds themselves in a waiting room. It is rather spartan but is out of the noise and hustle and bustle. The Junior official appears just as the guards leave.
"Sorry for the delay, but he Council could really use your help. They..."
Just then the council members the Party meet before, including Markus, enter the room and the junior official leaves, closing the door after himself.
"Greetings, once again, so soon. But things have changed a bit. With more bombings just earlier today, we just can't afford to rely on our usual means of investigation. We need every bit of help we can get and seeing your successful reputation, we are offering to hire you as Special Investigators. The title itself means little but you will receive a writ that provides our authority for you to do business in the Council's name."
Markus hands them a scroll tube sealed with the Council's seal.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday March 18th, 2016 9:24:29 AM
Edson takes the scroll tube with a huge smile on his face.
" I told you that you would come crawling back to us."
He hands the tube to one of the more performance ready members of the group to read out loud.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday March 18th, 2016 10:34:05 AM
Lanliss says to Emrys. Good joke Emrys, good joke and makes a grumpy face. At the room Lanliss looks at the scroll waiting for someone to read it out aloud.
A Summons of Importance (aren't they all?) (DM JonathanT) Friday March 18th, 2016 9:41:33 PM
Marcus politely smirks. "You were not the first choice. Our first choice was a Fist of the Mailed Fist. They understand contracts. However their office is closed right now. Some snafu somewhere back in their home place on the Elennian Peninsula. So, some of the Council voted to ask you to take on another job, considering such success on your first one. But hey," he shrugs, "I'm not one to hold grudges. If you take the job and are successful with it as well, I'm the more merrier for it," he grins.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=34 ; Friday March 18th, 2016 10:34:55 PM
Brom sours at the exchange between Edson and Marcus. Why does he need to instigate the man...
Brom turns and starts to walk away before stopping and turning back to Marcus. He asks him "So," he says to the man, "when this thing goes from investigations to action, we gonna get some coin from you guys ta prepare? Or we funding this operation beginnin' ta end?
After his answer, one way or another, Brom turns and heads towards the Fence Level.
Perception DC 34
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday March 18th, 2016 11:22:25 PM
Evred stays near the periphery of the group, listening quietly and allowing more diplomatic members to represent the party.
Pay? Sometimes debts owed by the powerful can be more useful than money...
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=36 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=16 ; Saturday March 19th, 2016 6:41:40 AM
Lanliss goes near Edson and tries to read the scroll. Lanliss focuses on looking and trying to read the scroll that is at Edson hands. Trying to find something useful in the scroll.
Perception 36 (natural 20) Local knowledge 12 The other second rolls are just accidental re-rolls
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Saturday March 19th, 2016 12:21:14 PM
Barratore manages to control himself and not slap Edson across the top of the head and instead simply snorts loudly. Officially being asked to look into it now. Barratore had a similar question to Broms.
"When things go to action we have the councils support?"
The minotaur was not much of a forward thinker, but as a group, they were pretty destructive in general
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Sunday March 20th, 2016 7:59:25 PM
Evred also tries to read the scroll.
A Summons of Importance (aren't they all?) (DM JonathanT) Monday March 21st, 2016 1:13:37 AM
For those wanting to read the scroll, if you've not made the roll already, you can post again with your roll attempt.
Decipher scroll: Knowledge Local DC20 or Linguistics DC15
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=25 ; Monday March 21st, 2016 6:02:06 AM
Lanliss glances at the scroll, trying to bring things from his understanding of the local area to guess the things he didn't see or notice in the scroll. Local knowledge 25.
A Contract to sign (DM JonathanT) Monday March 21st, 2016 10:56:53 AM Edson takes the scroll and immediately hands it off with a snide comment to a more proficient reader.
Lanliss compliments Emrys on his Double practical joke but seems put out that he fell for it. When Edson hands off the scroll tube he takes it.
The scroll tube is sealed with a wax seal of Floating City. Breaking the seal he opens the lid and looks inside. He sees a parchment rolled up and starts taking it out however he notices a small scrap attached to the inside of the lid. It reads:
Lanlis: Highlight to display spoiler: {See me tonight after 10pm at my house. Marcus.}
Finishing pulling out the parchment, it looks like a typical job contract. A lot of words that don't say much to the untrained mind. It does mention payment for services rendered upon successful completion of the job. There is also clauses that give a good bit of authority to the signees and a great deal of protection from lawsuits that arise from damage (to material as well as bodily) that may occur in the line of duty. It appears all in order with no 'catches'.
DM JT OOC: You will ask how much payment, my DM premonition tells me, but right now it's up in the air. Be sure it will be fair. I'll calculate it later as the module is a bit incomplete with this respect. You won't be shortchanged. :)
Brom sours at the exchange between Edson and Marcus but himself asks if there's some payment for this work.
Evred stays back watching. When Brom mentions payment, he comments to himself that a Dept Owed can be more powerful than money. Seeing Lanliss try to decipher the contract scroll, he looks over Lanliss' shoulder and tries to read it as well.
Barratore resists the urge to slap Edson upcross the head and instead snorts loudly. He asks the council members present 'When things go to action we have the councils support?'
Marcus answers Edson. He does not seem bothered in the least by the put down. There are two other council members present. One, a bookish gnome, explains: "It's all there in the contract. What the council wants, er, expects from whoever signs it and what payment is due upon upon successful completion of the job.
The text of the scroll is all in legaleese and hard to understand. It now makes sense how the two turtle thieves misunderstood theirs.
To fully understand the obligations in the contract Knowledge Local DC20 or Linguistics DC15.
The other council member mentions that it is effective immediately upon signing the contract and only those that sign it are under its jurisdiction, including payment.
"The signees of the contract have full support of the council. Any deaths will be fully investigated, but that's for your own protection. That part's in the contract as well."
The third one, a city clerk, has a quill and a bottle of ink and sets them down on a table. "Just sign at the bottom."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+3=15 ; Monday March 21st, 2016 1:30:14 PM
Brom takes his turn looking at the contract. He reads over the words, but doesn't really understand it. He looks to the brainy types of his group and asks "So, what is the job?" He says. "Is it investigation only, or is it investigation and capture?"
Brom waits for a response from one of them. He will sign after their explanation of the contract.
Local Knowledge DC 15
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday March 21st, 2016 1:40:30 PM
Evred slowly walks forward, his booted feet making a staccato rhythm on the hardwood floors. Sunlight pouring from the tall windows falls on the right side of his face. His sightless eye does not squint.
He smiles an easy smile. "Sure thing. We're always glad to help." He reaches out to take the quill and his black leathers creak. He signs the contract in neat, small characters.
Evred Whitesmith
He turns and offers it to the next person in line. "Here you are."
A Contract to sign (DM JonathanT) Monday March 21st, 2016 2:30:40 PM
The job, explained in minute detail, is basically to find the cause of the explosions and do what is necessary to put an end to them, either by dealing with whomever is the cause or whatever is the cause by apprehension of said party or implementing policy procedures to prevent the cause if it is due to some other event or events brought about by normal or external influences of daily activities.
And that's the short version.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=16 ; Monday March 21st, 2016 6:08:53 PM
Lanliss tries to understand the contract, but the little clauses confuse him. Lanliss signs the contract last. He looks a little bit occupied as if thinking about something. Local knowledge 16
Evaris d20+7=22 ; Monday March 21st, 2016 10:13:39 PM
Taking his time, reading carefully, Evaris works his way through the scroll until he is satisfied he understands it. [Knolwedge Local 22]
"This seems to be in order," he says, reading that especially tricky paragraph one more time. "Anyway, it would be a bold swindler indeed who would try to defraud a servant of Pantheon."
If Evaris sees nothing alarming in the contract, he signs his name.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+10=19 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+23=42 ; Monday March 21st, 2016 11:26:35 PM
(Knowledge [local]: 19. Linguistics: 28. Diplomacy: 42)
After reading the contract, Emrys looks up to the council members and gives a knowing glance. "Interesting choice of words in Article 4, subsection C. I'm not accustomed to seeing dangling participles in legal documents. We should probably include the noun you're attempting to modify. Don't mean to nitpick, but I'm an absolute stickler for the spoken and written word."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 9:28:55 AM
Edson waits for one of the others to tell them what the mission is. Once told Edson Takes the quill and signs his name.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+3=10 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 3:18:27 PM
Barratore glances at the scroll, but trusts the others more than himself on the matter and will sign along with them. The Minotaur signs in his native tauric. He the looks across the others reprises the same question they had been asking for a while. "So where do you want to start? That coin?"
DM JT OOC: I deleted your double post. :)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 124/124 (144/144 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/- Raged) d20+15=24 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 7:24:13 PM
Brom signs the contract and turns to leave. "We don't need ta discuss our first move out in the open fer all ta hear. Let's head back ta the house and plan our move."
Brom keeps a watchful eye out for anything suspicious.
Perception DC 24
Evaris Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 10:18:16 PM
"Yes, by all means," Evaris says. "If the paperwork is all in order, let us go and discuss our strategy."
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