A Contract is signed (DM JonathanT) Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 10:31:46 PM
The contract is read and understood by some. It is easy to see how someone can get confused by all the legal terms. But there are no tricks. Floating City bureaucracy is not known for its shadiness, unlike Trash level.
Brom, of course, wants to know if it is just to investigate or act upon the results of the investigation.
Evred listens to Lanliss' short explanation and does not hesitate to sign the contract, glad to be of help, or glad to be doing something.
Lanliss' name joins Evred's. The minutiea of the contract escapes him but he feels confident they won't be swindled.
Evaris takes his time. The clock ticks away the minutes and his friends, bored, try to occupy themselves by drinking and eating the snacks that are brought in. Finally he looks up with a satisfied look and gives his approval that all is in order. Pantheon would have something to say about it if there was some chicanery going on. Ffloy probably also. Evaris signs his name.
Emrys took each page of the parchment document and studied it as Evaris finished one. His knowledge of contracts surpasses Evari's in that Evaris just wanted to understand it, Emrys wanted to make it better, or, maybe close any possible loop holes.
Edson waits until Evaris and Emrys explain, in short, that the mission is to find out who or what is causing the explosions and deal with the 'Who' or devise a means to prevent the 'What'. Then he signs it.
Barratore glances at the parchment pages but doesn't bother actually reading them, he trusts his friends' opinions. He signs his name in Tauric, then asks 'So where to you want to start? That Coin?'
Brom, after hearing the terms and conditions, what is considered a success and when payment is due, signs the contract but admonishes any open air discussion of their plans and suggests they head back to their house.
Once all have signed the parchment, the bookish one comes over to the table and pulls out a wand. With a flourish wave and a short Arcana phrase, the parchment flashes and an exact duplicate, signatures and all, appears next to the original.
"You may look over the copy, but it is and exact duplicate. We keep the original in our archives, you keep the original in whatever safe place you have. Consider yourselves now in the city's employment. There is no deadline, payment is upon completion as per the Contract. I do suggest don't dither, you are not the only ones with this same contract, and you are bound to encounter the others here and there. Do remember that you are all working for the same cause and on the same side."
He rolls up the original and puts it inside a different scroll tube and seals it. He hands you the copy with a serious look on his face. "Guard it well."
Once all questions are answered, if any are asked, the clerk ushers the group back outside and thanks the Party for their dedication to Float City.
Perception DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice Marcus making a sigh as he catches your eye, by putting his index finger to the side of his nose.}
DM JT OOC: BTW, does your group have a name? Do I refer to you as 'the group' and 'the party'?
Outside the crowd has not thinned much but it is getting late in the afternoon. One suggestion was to go to Fence level where the bombings occurred and start looking around. Anther was to use a 'Coin', whatever that meant, and a third was to go home and hash out a plan.
And there is that secret message on the inside of the lid to the scroll tube.
The Game is Afoot, as one famous halfling once said.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+13=28 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 10:59:45 PM
ooc: We're the Diamond Company, right?
Evred gives a polite bow and shuffles toward the exit. He was happy. The morning sun was still throwing long shadows in the courtyard and the shadowdancer appreciated copious nearby cover. "All right, gents. Let's have a look at that scroll tube." He surveys it and lifts the lid to read the secret message. "I noticed Mr. Grumpy giving us the canny sign before we left. Hmm... he wants to meet us after 10 o'lock at his home. That gives us a good half-day to start our investigation. I think we should give the portal station another good combing, question some personnel, get some food, and head over to his house."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 11:17:44 PM
Ooc: I don't remember us deciding on any name. Definitely not company.)
"Let's go then."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 11:36:50 PM
ooc: I'm sure it was Diamond something.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 12:07:35 AM "Right, go home, secure the scroll and you guys look at the weird coin."
After the group looks at the coin, Barratore will trail along with any plan the others want to put forth, though personally he thinks the type of people that frequent the always on the move speak easy might have heard or seen something that might help or at least be a start
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=30 ; Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 8:23:00 AM
Unless someone had another place to visit Lanliss supports Evred decision. Better not to be late. Lanliss says Perception 30
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 12:13:47 PM
" Anyone else think these halflings losing their minds might be connected to this? Maybe we should have an actual conversation with their leader."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 12:38:35 PM
"I'm almost certain there is a connection. Maybe a divination is in order. It wouldn't hurt to try while we have some time."
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=19 ; Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 2:35:25 PM
ooc: We never decided on a name. The DM just used Diamond Company. That was in the archives from October.
"We need to get back. Too many interested eyes and ears hear." He reiterates his desire to get out of crowd of people before discussing their next move. "Don't need ta give our quarry any information if they have someone here."
Brom moves out towards their house with or without the others.
He keeps his eyes and ears scanning for anything out of the ordinary as he moves through the Float.
Perception DC 19
Evaris Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 4:07:32 PM
"Right, home it is." Evaris heads home with the others.
[OOC: We did discuss a group name, and got a kind of lukewarm support for Diamond (Something), but we never decided what the Something was.]
A Contract is signed (DM JonathanT) Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 11:34:22 PM
DM JT OOC: A heavy thunderstorm is barreling through Dallas/Fort Worth. I may not get the Post up until way late. Hang tight.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 11:58:48 PM
ooc: check
A Contract is signed (DM JonathanT) Thursday March 24th, 2016 12:43:11 AM
Time to get to work, and competition may be tough...
Evred politely bows and exits, happy. Out in the street he peeks at the scroll tube again and the hidden message on the underside of the lid. Meet Markus after 10 at his home. With some time to spare he suggests going back to the portal and looking around, get some food, then head to Markus' house.
Emrys is raring to go.
Barratore however prefers to head home first to stash the scroll in a safe place and get a better look at the weir coin. His personal preference is to visit that seedy dive.
Lanliss agrees with Evred's suggestion.
Edson brings up the halflings with the lost minds and wonders if their is a connection, suggesting to talk to the halfling leader they meet earlier.
Emrys is almost certain there is a connection and things some divinations are in order. At least it couldn't hurt.
Brom is certain that they need to head back home where their conversations are more private and heads that way, alone or followed by the others.
Evaris likes the idea of returning home and follows Brom.
The 'Party' is split on what to do next. While Brom and Evaris head home, where they can safely store the scroll and discuss a plan of action in private, the others seem inclined to hit the teleporter again.
Now that they are a formal group and likely to remain together for a while, some means of recognition seems to be in order. If the group doesn't come up with one, someone else will, and it may be a bit of an embarrassing one.
But where to hide the scroll tube? where does that halfling live? Where does Markus live? Do we seek some divine guidance or just throw the die and see where it falls?
Someone needs to set the compass and right now it sees to be Brom.
DM JT OOC: choosing a name is best by e-mail then post it here. It doesn't have to be today or tomorrow but eventually.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=24 ; Thursday March 24th, 2016 5:00:23 PM
Lanliss tries to see if they are being followed or if someone is eavesdropping on their conversation, now that Brom mentioned it. What do you offer as a divination ?, Emrys. Lanliss asks as he scratchs his ear and showing signs of confusion about what the group should do. Too many things to do and little precious drops of time. Lanliss concludes. Perception 24.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday March 24th, 2016 8:23:49 PM
Barratore scoops up the coin from the table. The note was not relevant anymore and remains on the table. He walks over and puts it into Emrys's hand. Barratore then walks over to get a drink and sits in his chair. "Halflings and their memories or the shifty folks at the speakeasy bar."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=60 ; Thursday March 24th, 2016 11:18:34 PM
Emrys answers, "I'll offer incense, my time and my lovely words. Let's fill my cauldron with water, I'll gather the necessary ingredients." Once they get to the kitchen, water is brought to boil, Emrys begins to chant his lovely words of power. Bit by bit he adds more and more incense and fragrant oils to the bubbling water as he continues his chant. Once ten minutes have passed, Emrys goes silent and the boiling water ceases to boil, but becomes instantly still and glassy. He then asks, "Who is responsible for causing the explosions in the Floating City? We wish to speak with them."
(Casting Divination. 78% chance for success. d100=60 ... success!)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 24th, 2016 11:36:29 PM
Evred leans over slightly and wafts some vapors from the cauldron towards his nose. He sniffs pleasantly. "That's quite an aroma. Mind if we save it after you're done? It would make a lovely stock for a stew!"
Evaris Friday March 25th, 2016 12:07:36 AM
"A shifty bar sounds delightful," Evaris says, "but let's wait and see what Emrys can concoct."
Back home and making plans (DM JonathanT) Friday March 25th, 2016 12:30:14 AM
Heading back home, Lanliss keeps vigilant for any that may be, or look like they may be, following them. He sees nothing unusual that would indicate someone tailing them. Wondering what course to take first, he feels there are too many options and very little time.
Barratore re-pockets his special coin and filling up a mug with something to help him think, he gets confy in a chair and ponders "Halflings and their memories or the shifty folks at the speakeasy bar."
Emrys gets home and immediately goes to work preparing his ingredients for a Divination Spell.
Divination: Similar to augury but more powerful, a divination spell can provide you with a useful piece of advice in reply to a question concerning a specific goal, event, or activity that is to occur within 1 week. The advice granted by the spell can be as simple as a short phrase, or it might take the form of a cryptic rhyme or omen.
DM JT: Please note the type of request that can be made. 'Who...?' is not a question concerning a specific goal, event, or activity. You could ask 'Should we visit the halflings first?', or 'When is the next bomb going off?'.
Ask yourself if your query pertains to one or more of those three things: Goal, Event, Activity.
Also keep in mind that it is ONE question, so think hard on what you want to ask. Naturally, you can cast the spell multiple times (however many times you've Prayed for the slots), to cover all your questions. It does COST 25gp per casting, though, so mark those funds off your PC sheet.
As DM, I consider your spell not cast yet and you get a Do-Over. :)
Evred wafts some vapors from the divination brew and asks if he can keep the leftovers as the stock base for a stew.
Profession - Cook DC10:Highlight to display spoiler: {Although the liquid leftover may be harmless, as a cook, you know that brews used in casting spells that are NOT meant for consumption can have adverse effects when consumed. What those are is only revealed by drinking it.}
Evaris likes the idea of the shifty bar but thinks that since Emrys went through all the trouble to cast the Divination spell, they might as well listen to what advice the gods have to give.
Between the two options, a Divination spell is cast to better determine their most effective angle on the puzzle. However the caster suddenly gets discombobulated and asks a question the spell cannot answer. He takes a deep breath and tries again, this time with some more thought put into it.
Obviously, the 'Who' weighs on their minds. The seconds tick by and the water in the pot starts getting cloudy, an indication the spell is wearing off. Emrys only has a few seconds left before the spell dissipates without an answer and he'll have to spend another 25gp for another go at it.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Friday March 25th, 2016 1:46:24 AM
Emrys clears his throat and asks his patron the question, "Oh Theon, Pan, Eon, Anth and Heo, hear my words ... When and where,in the Floating City, will the next bombing take place? Allow us the privilege to protect the innocent from those who wish them harm."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday March 25th, 2016 1:57:42 AM
Edson hangs out, waiting to see if this spell can be useful and acruelly work.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday March 25th, 2016 5:23:02 AM
Lanliss looks quietly at the thing unfolding. Hoping for some help from Emrys divination.
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 March 25th, 2016 7:45:56 AM
Brom doesn't care which place he goes to first. He's happy to let the brainy types make an informed decision once they've seen the coin, the scroll, and whatever pieces they have.
He has a seat and waits for a decision to be made about heir next step.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday March 25th, 2016 10:20:18 PM
Evred crosses his fingers. "No whammies, no whammies, no whammies..."
Evaris Friday March 25th, 2016 10:34:35 PM
Eva's watches, waiting patiently for an answer.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Saturday March 26th, 2016 12:12:17 AM
Emrys fights the compulsion to give the pot a stir!
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Saturday March 26th, 2016 12:47:42 AM
Edson begins to hum a song in his head while he waits.
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 March 26th, 2016 12:53:19 PM
Brom says in unison with Evred. "Big bucks, big bucks, big bucks..."
A Divination attempt (DM JonathanT) Sunday March 27th, 2016 11:40:58 PM
Inquiring of the gods takes some thought.
Emrys clears this throat to get his thoughts together then just before the divination energy dissipates he asks 'When and where, in the Floating City, will the next bombing take place?'
The rest wait for the answer, some hum, some chant a lucky phrase.
DM JT: per the spell rules (see Augury) the % roll is done 'in secret', that is, by the DM. So don't go by your %60 roll, the DM probably rolled a different number. When it says 'if the die roll fails, you know the spell fails' simply means the DM will tell you the spell failed. There's good reasons for this roll to be secret. :)
When Emrys utters the last word of his request, he immediately falls into a trance. His eyes close, and his body goes rigid but he remains standing.
Emrys: Highlight to display spoiler: {Images flirt with Emrys' consciousness. 'The Future is no easy thing to see. Knowledge of the Future can change that Future so what is seen may not happen. But then, some things are destined to happen regardless of anyone's actions.' These are proverbs that come to Emrys, then a quiet voice whispers 'Thou must count to two. Two shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be two. Three shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count one, excepting that thou then proceedeth to two. Four is right out.'}
Emrys then comes out of his trance a bit wiser.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Monday March 28th, 2016 9:49:05 AM
Barratore has never been around magic castings of these sorts and his brow arches at the reaction of Emrys as he casts the spell. To no one in particular "That supposed to happen?"
Assuming the other magic wielding members of the group do not get freaked out, Barratore sips his ale and waits for news from Emrys
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday March 28th, 2016 2:02:41 PM
Emrys repeats what he has learned to the others. While he himself may be well versed in such proverbs and numerology, his other self (me), is a lifelong sufferer of dyscalculia and such number-based answers doesn't make the slightest bit of sense. Should I count this answer as a failure, because the spell says I would know if it were? The answer is gibberish to me.
DM JT: if the spell was an outright failure, you would get no answer, assuming there are no other magical effects preventing the recipient from receiving an answer. Since you got one, that means the spell worked.
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 March 28th, 2016 3:49:35 PM
Brom kicks back with a drink while Emrys does his voodoo. The barbarian was getting bored with all this subterfuge and intrigue. He was a man of action and there was very little so far. He was looking forward to getting a solid lead and a target for some but-kicking.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday March 28th, 2016 4:17:54 PM
Edson stands with his mouth slightly open. He listens to Emrys give the riddle and then looks between the rest of the group.
" What the hell does that mean? "
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday March 28th, 2016 5:40:59 PM
"Oh what a mischievous turn of phrase ... naughty even!" Emrys becomes silent as he ponders. "This will require some thought. Perhaps one should employ Blatherskite's Theory of Probabilities, since it's a riddle of numbers."
Evaris d20+10=24 ; d20+8=25 ; Monday March 28th, 2016 5:41:09 PM
Frowning, Evaris gives the message some thought. [Knowledge: Religion 24, Spellcraft 25]
[OOC: Evaris's player instantly recognizes the pop-culture reference, but is unsure what to do with it. Am I supposed to translate it into game terms. Are we, in fact, looking for the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch?]
DM JT: Actually, the closest would be Knowledge Local, but since it is a riddle of sorts, it does not apply. If indeed all PCs are stumped by a riddle, the DM can use Int roll checks to hand out clues. The Monty Python reference is just for fun, but the message is relevant to the question.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday March 28th, 2016 6:23:28 PM "It doesn't seem so hard. It told us we need to count to 2. That might mean 2 minutes, 2 hours, 2 days, 2 weeks, or 2 months. But then again, it might be referring to the second level of the city. Perhaps if you have it in you, you could cast the spell again and specifically asked where the next attack will occur."
Numbers, its all in the numbers (DM JonathanT) Monday March 28th, 2016 10:30:05 PM
The cryptic message is given, will it be understood?
Barratore arches his brow when Emrys goes rigid. 'That supposed to happen?' he asks. Sipping on his drink, he is ready to pounce if the others seem freaked out as much as he.
Emrys loosens up when he recovers from the spell's grip. The answer seemed to leave more questions, in his opinion. Usually an answer is better than silence, but if you can't decipher the answer... He repeats what he was told to the others: 'Thou must count to two. Two shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be two. Three shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count one, excepting that thou then proceedeth to two. Four is right out.'
He confesses that the answer is gibberish to him.
Brom kicks back, bored with the subterfuge and intrigue. Action, he wants action!
DM JT: I'm intrigued he knows the word Intrigue! LOL'
Edson stares at Emrys, lockjawed. 'What the hell does that mean?' he blurts to the others.
Emrys figures it is a riddle of numbers and is seems up for the mental challenge it presents and goes silent in thought.
Evaris puts on his (imaginary) thinking cap. He feels like she should know the meaning as it sounds familiar. There was a play he saw once that had him in stitches. Now what was that number reference? Had it anything to do with the play?
Evred figures that the number '2' is key. But it could be 2 minutes, 2 hours, 2 days, 2 weeks, or 2 months, or, 2nd level of the city. He suggests another casting asking where the next explosion will occur.
The Divination attempt was a success. Now it is only to figure out what that success means. The number '2' seems prominent, certainly not the number '1' or '3'. Since the question was 'When..., it must be a Time, and they should be able to rule out much of the possibilities soon enough. However knowing when helps little if you don't know where.
The group has time for another casting if Emrys is up to it.
DM JT: Remember, the casting is for ONE question and you got ONE answer. 'When and where' are two questions, so the first one was answered first.
Although it may seem boring, the group realizes that from the size of Floating City, it would be impracticable and just as boring to run around looking for news of an explosion. Knowing 'where', even if close, holds a better promise for action.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Tuesday March 29th, 2016 9:19:52 AM
Barratore smirks a bit as the smart folks rattle their brains about. It always gave him a warm fuzzy when the smart folks were stumped. Something about it, always set himself right with the Wold. but this was about serious stuff and so the feeling is very fleeting. "Two is not overly helpful and the whole, knowing stuff changes stuff so that the stuff you thought you knew becomes not worth knowing is a bit off putting. Whatever we decide and by we I mean you guys, I need to get my towel." Barratore drains the rest of his ale, not like being a bit tipsy will impair the investigation at this point, and he heads to his room.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+22=32 ; d20+2=18 ; Tuesday March 29th, 2016 2:00:58 PM
Lanliss right hand makes a way to Emrys pocket to snatch some of the good stuff he got to try from Emrys earlier. (Lanliss does this without being aware of that) While he is doing this he tries to think about what Emrys said, totally flabbergasted. Sleight of hand 32. Int check 18.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Tuesday March 29th, 2016 10:15:14 PM
Edson looks at Barratore sideways. " Where did that come from big guy?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=13 ; Tuesday March 29th, 2016 10:22:05 PM
"That answer was so typically Theon. Of all Elder Gods, he was both the aspect of creativity and logic, a perfect balance of Art and Analytical Thinking. He invented numbers, you know. I agree that 2 is the key. Logic dictates that it's been too soon for another bomb to explode in a mere two hours. Two days sounds most appropriate. 4 represents the sum of the equation, that being the explosion. If we can't count 1 or 3, the only solution for X is also 2. The next increment to days will be hours. Therefore the next bombing will happen in two days, two hours after midnight."
Turning back to his fanciful, little cauldron, Emrys empties the used contents and refills it with fresh water. "We should try this again. Evaris, could you pray to Pantheon while I invoke the Elders? Maybe your influence will encourage a less cryptic response. He is their progeny after all."
Emrys begins to chant the words of power. The casting this time seems to weigh more heavily upon the bewitching mystic. The ten minutes seem to pass much more slowly. His eyes go disturbingly white as he seemingly goes into a trance. "My Lords, where in the Floating City will the next explosion take place? May justice prevail!"
(Casting Divination, from the Knowledge Domain... the Leyline roll wasn't necessary, my mistake.)
Evaris d20+7=20 ; Tuesday March 29th, 2016 10:30:12 PM
While waiting for an answer to Emrys's second question, Evaris continues pondering the answer to the first.
[Knowledge: Local 20]
Numbers, its all in the numbers (DM JonathanT) Wednesday March 30th, 2016 12:23:19 AM Barratore smirks a bit as the smart folks rattle their brains. He usually finds it comic to see smart folks get stumped but they are dealing with serious stuff this time. Draining the last of his drink he comments on the probabilities of future events when meddling with the knowledge of the future and heads to his room.
Lanliss tries to be sneaky while digesting what Emrys said.
Lanliss: Highlight to display spoiler: {I don't know what the 'good stuff' is referring to. Your 32 beats the DC20 to get the item, but to do so unnoticed it needs to beat Emrys' Perception check. Make a private post to tell me what it was.}
Edson looks at Barratore sideways and asks 'We're did that come from big guy?'
Emrys uses some Religious numerology knowledge to conclude that the timing is 2 days, 2 hours past midnight. Now to know where, he casts the spell again, this time asking: 'My Lords, where in the Floating City will the next explosion take place? May justice prevail!'
Emrys: Highlight to display spoiler: {Entirely up to you, if you want to catch Lanliss' pick pocketing, you need to make a Perception roll to beat his 32. If you beat it, how you react to it is entirely up to you. If yo don't beat it, you won't notice anything missing until you reach for it.}
Evaris continues pondering the possible meanings of the number 2 while Emrsy tries to diving where the next bomb (if there is a next one) will go off.
Emrys dumps his pot, washes it, and fills it with water again, starting the process of casting the second Divination attempt, this time to inquire as to where. It seems to take longer than the first one but eventually he feels the timing is right and casts his question up into the heavens.
All await in suspense for some sign of an answer like the first time. Emrys:Highlight to display spoiler: {Unlike the first time, the message reveals itself with an image of a building as if looking at it from across the street. It looks like business, on the wealthier side of town, with the address of 221. However the street name is not in the picture. The image is ingrained well enough in his mind that when he sees it, he'll know it.}
Emrys finally comes out of his trance to see eager faces staring at him, holding their breaths.
There is, still, the issue of seeing what Marcus wanted. It must be something very, very interesting for the meeting to be scheduled late at night. but who knows, this may be normal for politics in Float City.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=24 ; Wednesday March 30th, 2016 12:57:34 AM
(Perception: 24)
"I see the location! It looks to be a wealthy shop or market, possibly a guild hall, in a very clean and fanciful part of the city ... like the Gold Level. The street address is 221. Alas, I have no sight of a street name. I would know the spot if I see it again!"
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+18=30 ; d20+7=19 ; Wednesday March 30th, 2016 3:58:43 AM
Lanliss thinks about the street name. 221 Street ? Lanliss says loudly trying to think if in his walks in the city he encountered such a street with a description that fits Emrys.
Stealth 30 Local knowledge 19
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 30th, 2016 6:55:30 AM
Ooc: Sorry for not posting yesterday. I'm sick with the flu.
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 30th, 2016 10:46:17 AM
Brom stands. "So, ya know when this thing is gonna happen?" He says because he wasn't paying attention until Emrys starts hollering. "This looks like the sneaky types are running this stake out. So, what'ya all think?" He says. "We gonna split up, check different locations, and wait?"
ooc: Sorry for missing yesterday. Just ran out of time yesterday. :-(
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday March 30th, 2016 11:18:44 AM
Barratore comes back from his room just as the vision is revealed. As he departed, "All the talk of probabilities, just made me think of it."
Barratore agrees with Brom and gives his fully armored 10', 1 ton form a once over. "And so should I go meet with Marcus while Evred and Edson play stake out? "
The minotaur knows that on a stake out he has several problems. His observational skills are practically non existent and anyone with any will notice him easily. But that is why you are part of a company. Everyone had their role, his was going to be to try and stay out of the way for now. When the bad guys needed dealing with, he'd get his moxie on.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Wednesday March 30th, 2016 1:23:32 PM
" Can you draw it.. then maybe we can show it to the halfling messenger. He might know it from his deliveries and it also might rekindle something to his lost memories. "
Evaris d20+7=24 ; Wednesday March 30th, 2016 1:49:29 PM
[Knowledge Local 24]
"Well," says Evaris, "Emrys says it looked like the Gold Level, so I suggest we start there. I also suggest we try not to split up; if things are going to start exploding again, I'd prefer it if we were together. Makes healing everybody much easier."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday March 30th, 2016 2:20:01 PM
"Draw it! I can do better than that. " He mutters a few magical words and a framed painting appears floating in the air among the heroes. The painting depicts what Emrys saw in his vision.
(Casting Silent Image.)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday March 30th, 2016 6:48:26 PM "Okay, here's what I'm thinking. First, we share the results of our divination with the town council at our meeting tonight. Next, we find this house. We try to get the homeowner to allow us to observe their property and maybe even station people inside the home to protect them. The letter deputizing us should help convince them. Our sneaky folk can be on stakeout, Blue can patrol the interior by walking through walls. Everyone else can watch their own vicinity."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday March 30th, 2016 9:26:20 PM
"Discretion is a must. The more who know this possible future, the more likely it will not come to pass. The insight of these divinations are not etched in stone. They are merely a reflection of the light of today, an echo of whispers from the dark, and they will change as soon more eyes open to it. The details of what we've learned must be kept between us. We must first find this place without letting it be known we are looking for it."
Numbers, its all in the numbers (DM JonathanT) Wednesday March 30th, 2016 11:18:21 PM
Something to go on, finally.
Emrys exults in his vision and immediately shares it with the group. A wealthy looking shop, a street address without a street, and a time.
Lanliss tries to recall a 221 address in any of the streets he's been around in that might have what Emrsy describes. Half a dozen locations come to mind but nothing definite. They may or may not be 221, he just never noticed actual street addresses.
Brom stands and is ready to go, suggesting splitting up and a staking out the different possible locations.
Barratore likes Brom's idea with one addition that he, the hulking minotaur go meet up with Marcus. He feels his bulky frame is not sneaky enough to be much help and his intuitiveness for other sneaky things is almost nil.
Esdson asks Emrys if he can draw a picture of the building. This way they could enlist the help of others to locate it.
Emrys is excited at the suggestion to draw a picture of it and casts Silent Image, wherein he concentrates on an image of a painting on canvas that portrays that portion of the building he saw in the vision.
It works pretty good, the only downside is that it takes concentration to keep it up.
Evaris looks at the picture and suggests starting looking on Gold Level but is against splitting up for safety reasons.
Evred formulates a plan that starts with their meeting with Marcus and informing those present what they've discovered. Then go looking for the house/building and hope to get the owner's permission to stake it out, inside and out. Considering their new letters of authority from the town council, he sees no problem getting such permission.
DM JT: Marcus seemed to hint, by the hidden message and the sleigh of hand, that the town council was not involved in his meeting request.
Emrsy points out that the nature of these divinations are shaky at best and the more who know about a certain one, the greater the odds of some change in a detail here or there that could change the outcome. The less who are in the 'Know', the better. 'We must first find this place without letting it be known we are looking for it.'
It is dusk as plans are discussed. Where to start looking seems decided, the Gold level, but do they start before meeting up with Marcus or after?
A) If the number '2' meant two hours, they could scour that portion of Gold Level that more likely fits the description in hopes of finding something before meeting with Marcus.
B) If the number '2' meant 2am, they could meet with Marcus first, then go looking.
C) If it is 2pm or '2 days', then there certainly is plenty of time.
But there's little time to dilly-dally if they want to cross off option A.
As they discuss which option, a knock at the door draws their attention and a slip of paper is slid under the door. Opening the door reveals no one. The piece of paper is blank.
Spellcraft Check DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The paper is unusual and may have magical properties.}.
LanlissHP 42/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday March 31st, 2016 8:16:11 AM
A blank paper ? Lanliss asks himself. Emrys, Evaris anything you could say about this blank paper ? Ooc: Did Lanliss get Emrys stash of herbal mix of bliss tobacco ?
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday March 31st, 2016 10:37:25 AM
" A blank piece of paper? This is a terrible who dunnit. "
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Thursday March 31st, 2016 10:53:25 AM
Barratore agrees on the discretion side of things. The less people that know, the better. He reminds the others that the council said there are other groups consigned to work this problem as well. They very well could be doing the same thing, with similar information and we should be prepared to run into them.
With hours to go before the meeting with Marcus, Barratore thinks heading tomGold level to see if we can locate the building from the vision is the best use of time available.
The blank paper from a mystery delivery person just causes the Minotaur to snort and shake his head. A headache was starting to push its way forward. "Too much thinking and not enough drinking." he says as he moves to refill his tankard
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 March 31st, 2016 8:45:36 PM
"I'm headin' fer Gold Level. That's the biggest danger. The blow hard can wait. But we need ta check there now. " He says gathering his gear. "Who's coming with?"
Brom heads out with whoever is coming with him.
Numbers, its all in the numbers (DM JonathanT) Thursday March 31st, 2016 10:53:10 PM
DM JT OOC: BTW, what level is your house on?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 31st, 2016 11:27:27 PM
Evred joins the minotaurs in heading to the gold level. "It shouldn't be too hard to find this house. If we all know what it looks like weekend jog through the neighborhoods to find it."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday March 31st, 2016 11:28:21 PM
OOC: weekend = "we can"
Numbers, its all in the numbers (DM JonathanT) Friday April 1st, 2016 12:39:35 AM
DM JT OOC: short post tonight, gotta be up and at work by 4am.
The blank piece of paper seems too much for some and Brom leads the way out into the dusk, heading for the Gold Level.
The lamplighters are busy getting the streets ready for the Night Life of Floating City and there are still plenty people out and about, but that is sure to decline as the smells of supper bring most either into their home or into a tavern.
For those heading to Gold Level, they reach their destination without incident and start traipsing down one street and up another.
Perception DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: { After traversing the commercial area of Gold Level you are confident that it is not on this level.}
Perception DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {After traversing the commercial area of Gold Level, you feel you might have missed it and a more careful search might bring it to light.}
After traversing the commercial area of Gold Level, you hear the town clock chime and realize it is time to look for Marcus' home.
Evaris d20+8=23 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday April 1st, 2016 1:01:04 AM
"I'm not sure this is an ordinary piece of paper," Evaris says, turning the blank leaf over in his hands. He casts a quick Detect Magic to check for auras. If he sees any, his roll to identify them is 13.
He sees nothing as the group wanders through the Gold Level.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Friday April 1st, 2016 10:22:15 AM
" It's not this level. " Edson calls to those who went to the gold level. " We have to hold off searching though. "
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=35 ; Friday April 1st, 2016 10:49:33 AM
Yes, We are on the wrong floor and we need to find Marcus House soon. Lanliss says. He decided to go to the Gold Level with the other folks. Perception 35.
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=27 ; d20+15=34 ; Friday April 1st, 2016 12:48:40 PM
Gold level was a bust. Brom was mixed on the results. He wanted some action, but he was also glad that there was no bomb.
"Guess it's off to meet Marcus." He says responding to the others mention of it. "This'll be fun, I'm sure."
Perception for Gold Level DC 27 Perception for the trip to see Marcus DC 34
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday April 1st, 2016 9:00:59 PM
Evred nods, holds up his pointer finger, makes several circles, and points forward. "Roll out."
Evaris Friday April 1st, 2016 10:13:25 PM
"You have interesting ideas of fun, Friend Brom," Evaris says. "But if we've an appointment, we should keep it."
The Blank piece of paper (DM JonathanT) Saturday April 2nd, 2016 12:44:11 PM
DM JT OOC: this post is retroactive and anything in this thread occurs before you leave.
Before they leave looking for the building in the oracle, Evaris takes a closer look at the blank piece of paper. Casting Detect Magic reveals a magical aura.
For Evaris or any other who also casts Detect Magic
Further study using the power of the Detect Magic spell reveals there are two auras.
Even further study (3rd round) reveals: Knowledge Arcana DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: { Weaker aura is from the Universal School, the stronger one from the Illusion school.}
You know that this is as far as you can go with Detect Magic. Your vast magic knowledge may be able to figure out what a DC15 Universal school spell is cast upon it is.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Sunday April 3rd, 2016 10:30:06 PM
Barratore knows that he is along for the ride for now. He thought the rich merchant folk were on merchant level, but the smart folk wanted to head to Gold and he was not going to argue with them. The paper was also outside of his knowledge and understanding. The Minotaur does change his mind and decides to keep the scroll from the council on his person as well as the odd coin. He puts both into his magical haversack. Deciding things could get weird, he will be fully geared up for combat and ready as he can going to the meeting with Marcus
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday April 4th, 2016 3:30:57 PM
Lanliss asks Emrys if he can decipher the blank paper ......
Evaris Monday April 4th, 2016 8:28:11 PM
"I fear my talents are better suited for persuasion," Evaris sighs, turning the paper over. "I've no idea what this is, but there is magic on it." [Evaris already failed his roll.]
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 ; Monday April 4th, 2016 9:59:45 PM
Brom doesn't say anything on the trip to meet with Marcus. He had no talent for talk other than to threaten, which in this case was not a good quality. He keeps watch as they move through the streets of the Float. There's somethin' that stinks about all this... He thinks. He wasn't sure how everything was fitting together, but he had a feeling. Brom lived on his instinct and his gut feelings, and this [i]gut feeling]/i] was telling him things were gonna get bad.
Perception DC 34
The Blank piece of paper (DM JonathanT) Monday April 4th, 2016 10:46:28 PM
OOC DM JT: sigh.....I had hoped you guys would have figured out the blank piece of paper over the week end. It is not part of the module, something I just threw in there to let you guys exercise your skills a bit. Basically, the Detect Magic reveals the type of magic and power (Universal level 0 and Illusion level 2). The Spellcraft check reveals that Read magic would bring forth an Archane Mark, which when read, activates a Magic Mouth that reveals Marcus' address, then vanishes. I didn't think any of the PCs knew where Marcus lived and thought this would be a neat way to reveal it.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday April 4th, 2016 11:38:44 PM
ooc: Thanks for the creativity, DM! Sometimes it is a cherished gem, and other times pearls before swine. :)
Evred follows along. "We don't want to be late to our meeting. I doubt Mr. Grumpy will appreciate tardiness."
The Blank piece of paper (DM JonathanT) Tuesday April 5th, 2016 12:27:06 AM
The group leaves their house in search of the location of the next explosion revealed by their divine inquiry without fully understanding the purpose of the magical blank piece of paper. Their search on Gold Level proves fruitless and as the time approaches for the meeting with Marcus, they look at each other for the address. Did Marcus set up the meeting and forget to tell them where he lived? What a dork!
They could ask for directions from those few out and about at that hour, or enter a tavern and hope to find someone still in charge of their faculties to ask for directions. Neither is necessary though as a halfling steps out of the shadows. He wears a cloak with Marcu's family symbol on it. Without a word he motions the group to follow him.
He leads them to the residential section of Gold Level and presently knocks on a fancy door in what is obviously a coded knock. The door opens and a servant, seeing who it is and who follows, opens the door and whispers, 'Quickly!' as he motions them in.
They are lead to the library where they find Marcus waiting for them. "I bet you all are full of questions. I'll answer one of them. This is not city council business. It is my own. I know you don't like me but I personally don't care, considering what is at stake. I happen to know that these bombings are not as 'random' as they may seem. It might be important for you to know who the targets really are. But before I go on, I must have your word that you won't speak of this meeting or what you learn from it to anyone, not even the council. Do we have a deal?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+11=28 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2016 12:28:48 PM
All this clandestine nature made Edson laugh inside. He was used to it, but unsure about the others.
He is about to chastise Marcus but instead keeps his mouth shut and listens. (Sense Motive 28)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Tuesday April 5th, 2016 2:34:02 PM
(Sorry for missing a few posts. Im still waiting for my new computer to arrive ... and posting from my old Samsung Galaxy I is not ideal nor does it always work.)
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+5=7 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2016 6:05:20 PM
Lanliss will agree only after the others agree. Curious to know what is it that Marcus doesn't want to know and why . Sense motive 5
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 April 5th, 2016 7:20:55 PM
Since Marcus was being honest, at least for a politician, Brom offered him the same courtesy. He stands off, but less so than he would if he didn't like the man. It seems like Brom likes this politician more than most. "Since, we're being straight-up. I don't like politicians. Yur lot talks like a forked tongued hustler; never sayin' what ya mean. It's not you. Ya just were the first one I hand run across here in the Float..." He says. "Just wanna get that out there. Ya have my word what is said in here stays in here...good enough?"
Meeting with Marcus (DM JonathanT) Tuesday April 5th, 2016 9:19:54 PM
DM JT: Partial Post
Marcus smiles at Brom, "Now you are learning the Politician ways. If you were chief of your people, you'd know exactly what I mean. There is always someone wanting to take your place because there's not many places to take and you are in the way. So, you choose carefully who to Politic with and who to Politic against. When Float was new, it wasn't so bad, but as time wore on, Time added convolutions, complications, rules to prevent loop holes and rules to prevent loop holes that came about from the rules to prevent loop holes and add infinitum. And so Politicians came about to help understand it all.
But tonight has nothing to do with city politics. But I can say nothing further on the matter until I have your total agreement to keep everything you hear and see in this house a secret."
Lanliss Sense Motive roll of 5: Highlight to display spoiler: {He sounds totally legit. Completely on the up-and-up, no questions about it.}
Edson Sense Motive roll of 28: Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems genuine. There is a hint of concern on his features and when he says nothing to do with city politics it has the inflection of something greater, more dangerous.}
Evaris Tuesday April 5th, 2016 10:15:29 PM
Evaris nods. "Of course, I will hold this meeting and what you reveal in confidence," he says.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=30 ; Tuesday April 5th, 2016 10:34:57 PM
(Knowledge [arcana]: 30 to have detected the magic mouth from the page)
Emrys knew what the page was meant to do. He feigned ignorance to see how eager Marcus would be ... to what length he would go to gain our employ. This is quite curious indeed, he thinks.
"Oh we do enjoy secrets," Emrys says with a devilish smile, "pray tell ... consider our pages blank, sir."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday April 5th, 2016 11:42:38 PM "Deal."
Evred gives a what-choice-do-we-have sort of shrug. He crosses his arms and waits for Marcus to continue.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday April 6th, 2016 12:00:23 AM
Barratore snorts and grumbles a bit. He did not like secrets and all of the sneaking about. Now while looking into something for the council they were about to agree to not share information with the council without knowing what Marcus was going to say. The possible future consequences does not occur to him. Barratore did not deal in the future much, but secrets simply bothered him. They felt less than forthright, less than honorable
Barratore folds his arms, he's upset, a bit mad, but nods and agrees
Meeting with Marcus (DM JonathanT) Wednesday April 6th, 2016 1:24:17 AM
Marcus nods as each give their pledge, although some do so with some skepticism. "Very well. The purpose for which I asked you here tonight is that I believe that these explosions are in actuality assassination attempts, the third one succeeded.
Have you ever heard of the L.o.D?
The first explosion was at the warehouse you've already investigated. The second a fish market, and the third the offices of a shipping company. Perhaps the warehouse was an experiment for I can't find a link there but the fish market and the shipping offices do have something in common. They both are owned by a member of the L.o.D., and the owner of the shipping company, a Samuel Stillwell, was killed in that explosion.
Now I am not a member, but I've tried to be." He looks away a little embarrassed.
"They are a very rich elite group of merchants and my own enterprises apparently are not up to par, just yet. But so what, you ask? This still could be a random thing. However the council has been aware of rumors of a Thieves Guild war going on between the three thieves guilds here in town. If the L.o.D. are involved in this war, or this war has expanded to them, things can get pretty nasty here in town.
It is not a simple matter perform a hit on one of the L.o.D. They are a tight group with stupendous resources. But if the guilds have turned on them, perhaps they intend to expand and take control of the entire city.
That's why I called you. You are not tied to city politics and are not likely to be bribed by one of the guilds. Any other group I normally could lean upon could be easily bribed as they all have somebody or something that could be used as leverage against them. You do not. What you do have is an Integrity hard to come by.
If this war of the thieves guild has brought about their merging and they now seek to take over our beloved Floating City, we all loose if they are not stopped.
I don't confide in the Council because I don't trust them as well as they don't trust each other or me.
Here is the address of Mr. Stillwell's offices and home. Since the incident happened today, perhaps the city guards haven't mucked it up too much. See what you can find. Also, the streets have eyes and ears, somebody somewhere may know something."
He hands the group another blank sheet of paper that probably works like the first one and awaits any questions the group may have.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday April 6th, 2016 10:40:09 AM "What does L.o.D. stand for? "
Meeting with Marcus (DM JonathanT) Wednesday April 6th, 2016 10:52:10 PM
Marcus scrunches his face. "Sorry, I forget you people are new here. L.o.D is the organization known as the Lords of Diamonds. Most people have heard about them but only a very few know one. And then only one, and that one reveals himself to you if he thinks you are of quality to join."
Evaris Wednesday April 6th, 2016 11:19:49 PM
"We are relative newcomers," Evaris says. "The streets may well have eyes and ears, but they are unlikely to communicate with us. Do you have any local contacts, anyplace we could start?"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday April 6th, 2016 11:28:29 PM
Evred raises an eyebrow and looks sideways at Evaris. "Seems pretty obvious we should start at Mr. Stillwell's home. The man here just gave us his address. I think one or two of us should keep looking for the house that will be bombed next and the rest can go investigate the bombing that happened earlier today."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Wednesday April 6th, 2016 11:37:22 PM
Barratore is less concerned as Marcus makes his points. The smart folk were rich again, but that is why he trusted them. They were right an awful lot. The Minotaur simply blurts out to his companions, " why not ask Marcus where the place described to us is?"
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+10=24 ; d20+23=35 ; Wednesday April 6th, 2016 11:53:41 PM
(Knowledge [Local]: 24 to identify the LoD.)
"Thankfully this LoD isn't the same LoD from a distant past ... a vast army of the undead, known as the Legion Of Death, commanded by the archmage Morticai Lichborne. They were destroyed a millennia ago, however artifacts are rumored to still exist ... but I digress." Emrys smiles and takes the blank page. "Does this page contain the addresses of known LoD members? If not, could we have that juicy morsel of lore ... that would be so helpful."
(Diplomacy: 35, to get the info he asks for)
Meeting with Marcus (DM JonathanT) Thursday April 7th, 2016 1:21:07 AM Evred asks an honest question and gets an honest answer. L.o.D stands for Lords of Diamonds.
Evaris readily agrees they are newcomers and as such are not likely to know how to pry information out of the eyes and ears of the streets. 'Do you have any local contacts, anyplace we could start?'
Evred incredulously raises an eyebrow and looks sideways at Evaris. He points out that Marcus just gave them a place to start, suggesting they split up, some investigating Mr. Stillwell's house while the others look for the building in the oracle.
Barratore blurts out with equal incredulity 'why not ask Marcus where the place described to us is?'
Emrys recals a different L.o.D from a distant past and starts into a discourse of ancient history but manages to catch himself before anyone nodds off. Smiling, he takes the blank page and asks if the page contains the addresses of known L.o.D members.
Marcus almost looses it with Emrys' question. "Did you all just come from a drinking bout? Does the night air scramble your brains? Why have I..."
Emrys: Highlight to display spoiler: {Diplo 35 is a pretty high roll and should normally be sufficient, but DM has to weigh the circumstances and in this case, even a N20 would not work. :) }
Marcus' butler quickly intervenes and in a corner in hushed voices the two argue for several minutes until Marcus' temper cools down.
"Master Marcus' concern for the city and the welfare of its people sometimes can cloud his normal hospitable nature," the butler apologizes to the group.
Marcus turns back to them and takes a deep breath. "As I said before, if one knows a member of the L.o.D, they know only one. Since I knew Mr. Stillwell was a member, HE is the only one I knew, so there could only be one address on that piece of paper. As far as the streets having eyes and ears, there are any number of seedy, backwater taverns on the lower levels that are awash with less fortunate folks that may gladly share some of their knowledge for another pint of ale. If one of my people go asking about, I risk revealing what I know. If you go asking about, you'll simply be someone who's interested in hiring out to the highest bidder."
Marcus says this last with difficulty and his butler hands him a fancy glass of port the turns to the group, "Anything else you'd like to know?"
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday April 7th, 2016 5:47:48 AM
I think I understand what we are to do is to restore equilibrium/balance to the city, ensuring no one group has total control over the city. Lanliss says. The question how are we going to split ourselves, and of we find the place in the picture that Emrys showed us, how do we progress from there ? Lanliss asks himself loudly. Ooc: I have the cold sorry for not posting.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Thursday April 7th, 2016 8:54:28 AM
Edson held his contempt for Markus in check. The man was obviously interested in saving the city and a rude comment wouldn't be needed.
"That bar we went to.. with the pushy ork. Maybe that is our lead to the streets. Other then that let's check his house."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+23=34 ; Thursday April 7th, 2016 2:31:13 PM
(Diplomacy: 34)
Emrys is gleefully giggling to himself inside. He knew such a question would stick in Marcus’ craw worse than a dagger. ’that was fun,’ he thinks to himself.
With a continued warm smile, Emrys continues, “Beg your pardon, but my implausible question was to illustrate a point … that we specialize in the implausible … the impossible! In a short time, since we started our investigation, we have learned of the location of another LoD. We are considering this individual a person of interest.”
With a wave of his hand (Casting Silent Image), Emrys recreates the same colorful painting floating in the air; its ornate frame gilded in gold leaf. This ‘Diamond’ owns this property. As you can see, their street number is present. Being new to the Floating City and not knowing the lay of the land, do you happen to recognize this property?”
Emrys is deliberately withholding the fact that it’s the next location to be bombed.
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=33 ; Thursday April 7th, 2016 10:05:00 PM
Brom listen to the discussion between the cocky members of his group and the man who could make them disappear...forever. It was something the barbarian had heard many times before in his hometown of Dirt City, a place where crime was common place and people with power made rivals and enemies disappear. Brom didn't like the idea of the Float going that route, and if Marcus, arrogant jerk or not, was even partially right about the thieves taking over, it would mean suffering for the people of this floating city.
As he listened, he became more annoyed with the childish nature of the weaklings with big mouths. It wasn't hard to detect that the six feet nine in tall man was unhappy with the current banter. If they didn't tone it down, the barbarian would saying something.
For the moment, he held his tongue.
Perception DC 33
Evaris Thursday April 7th, 2016 11:31:32 PM
Evaris watches Emrys's display with a raised eyebrow. "No, I think we're good," he says in response to Markus's question. "And I think we'd best get started before something else gets bombed."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday April 7th, 2016 11:53:51 PM "Right, sorry for our group's confusion. We'll go visit Stillwell's home now." Evred makes very plain Let's go motions with his hands.
Meeting with Marcus (DM JonathanT) Friday April 8th, 2016 1:03:38 AM Lanliss believes that their task is to restore the equilibrium of city power. How they are going to split up is his question, if indeed they do find out the location of the building in the vision.
Edson keeps his contempt for Marcus under check. He suggests they go back to that bar they went to, the one with the pushy orc. After that, check Stillwells place.
Emrys tries to smooth things over by professing to know the location of one of the Lords of Diamonds. He casts his Silent Image again portraying the picture in the oracle. He points out that the 'Diamond' owns the property and asks if Marcus recognizes it. He says nothing about the portent related to the picture.
Brom seems to be the only one that understands his position and that of the PTB (Powers That Be) in Floating City. It was easy enough for Brom to understand the consequences for the citizens of Floating City if the Thieves' Guild wins out. All the jibber-jabber from his companions was getting on his nerves and he does not try to hide it.
Brom: Highlight to display spoiler: {Notices easily enough on Marcu's face the annoyance Marcus over the arrogance of his friends.}
Evaris watches Emrys's display with raised eyebrow. He informs Marcus that they have no further questions and states his desire to get moving before something else gets bombed.
Evred appologizes for his companions and suggest heading to Sillwell's immediately.
It is late, shortly before midnight, and the group now have a couple of leads. Marcus thinks he recognizes the building. [b]"It looks like buildings on the wealthier side of Merchant Level, and gives directions to where to start, at least. As far as it being a L.o.D. place, he has no idea.
With the location of the subject of their oracle now possibly identified, they have three tasks ahead of them. 1) find and stake out the Oracle building 2) see what they can find at Stillwell's bombed offices 3) either bar hop for information on the thieves' guild war or see about that speak easy they know about.
As it is so late, visiting Stillwell's is off the list for now. That leaves two interesting things that can be done at this late hour. It's just a matter of making your pick.
The butler cordially sees the group to the door and wishes them good luck.
Out in the semi-lit street the group gathers to decide what next.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=79 ; d20+27=41 ; Friday April 8th, 2016 5:52:24 PM
After returning to the street with the group Emrys says, “Well, that went swimmingly.” He looks at the blank page and adds, “We should return home to discuss our next move. I can reveal what’s on the page there in private, unless I discern that its message is in written form and not a blathering magic mouth.”
(Leyline roll: 79. Casting Identify. Knowledge [Arcana]: 41, to identify what the page will do … NOT to activate in the street, unless it’s a silent effect.)
"I will say that I have no desire to go talking to a group of thugs and thieves. I am wearing way too much jewelry for that! Besides ... I already feel a bit lighter than before?! I can't put my finger on it."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday April 8th, 2016 11:27:44 PM "Blue and I will continue searching for the next target. Blue never gets tired of running."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Saturday April 9th, 2016 3:03:37 AM
"So... let's hit up the club. There has to be thieves guild members, or maybe even some drunks ready to spill their guts."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet Saturday April 9th, 2016 12:38:58 PM
Barratore glances at Brom a couple times during the meeting with Marcus. It did not take much to see he was getting annoyed, but the minotaur did not know at what he was annoyed at this time. Several possibilities presented themselves and all of them hurt his head a bit. Barratore listens to Marcus talk about Merchant level and cannot help but grin. he was right, it didn't happen very often outside of the realm of fighting and so to do so always brought a smile to his face.
After they leave Barratore saddles up with Evred. I'll go with you Evred. Stopping the next bomb from going off is my top goal. If the bombs are killing then it is only matter of time before innocents get caught in the blasts. Stake out the building, catch them and work our way up the chain."
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 ; Saturday April 9th, 2016 6:01:09 PM
After leaving the meeting with Marcus, Brom decides that he should have a discussion about what happened. "Alright, from now on keep yur smart comments in check dealin' with the powers." He says looking at the culprits. "I don't like Marcus anymore than the rest of ya, but...he has the power in the Float ta make things difficult fer us. Or worse yet, he can make ya disappear, forever. No one'll care and no one'll ask him a single question 'bout it. Look at what happened with the turtles. No one cares. That's the kind a power he has. Now, since he took the time ta talk ta us, we got a chance ta make a friend of a powerful man here. We don't gotta like him, he don't gotta like us. We just gotta be useful to the man. That's all I gotta say about it." His tone isn't one of anger or condescending, just stating the obvious.
Brom nods to Barratore. "I'm comin' with. Stoppin' the bomb is job number one."
Perception DC 26
Evaris Sunday April 10th, 2016 9:25:54 PM
"Emrys, I don't think we have time to return home," Evaris says. "Anyway, if these chaps are determined to find trouble, I should go with them. At some point, somebody's going to need to patch them up."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 Monday April 11th, 2016 7:57:41 AM
Edson didn't know if Brom comment was aimed at him, but he thought he handled Markus pretty well. He made no jokes and didn't talk back...
" OK so.. the bomb target instead..."
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday April 11th, 2016 10:38:28 AM
We can also split, Lanliss says. We might cover 2 paths with one walking . I do wonder what we might find at the bombed offices of Stillwell or we can try to find the Oracle building, but what do we do if we find it?
Searching the Merchant Level (DM JonathanT) Monday April 11th, 2016 3:09:57 PM
Hanging out outside Marcus' home the group discusses options.
Emrys is inclined to return home and discuss their next move, not wanting to do so out in public, even if it is near midnight. On a hunch the sheet of paper is like the other, he casts Identify and indeed ascertains that it is. Upon activating it, a Magic Mouth will give the address to Mr. Stillwell's offices.
He has no desire to mingle with thugs and theives at the present, patting his pockets taking inventory of his valuables. Just the thought of walking into a theive's den gives him the impression his pockets are lighter.
Evred volunteers to go search for the next bombing target.
Edson wants to visit a seedy tavern and see if they can get a drunk to spill their guts.
Barratore notices Brom getting annoyed but is unsure about what. He smiles when he hears that the building in the oracle was on the Merchant Level, as that was where he thought it was in the first place.
Outside he states he'll be going with Evred. The number '2' being an important number and 2 hours past midnight would be coming around pretty soon, stopping the next bomb from going off is his top goal. Staking out the building and try to catch them, then work their way up the chain, is his plan.
Brom opens up with some strong feelings about their meeting. As much as he does not like Marcus, politics in this city are what they are, and here they have a chance to make a friend in high places. You don't have to like the man to rack up I.O.Us.
Brom joins the Evred and Barratore.
Evaris quickly calculates the time element involved in going home first and concludes they don't have time for that trip if they are to find the building before the next possible bombing schedule and joins Brom, Barratore, and Evred.
Edson chucks the tavern idea and joins the bomb target search.
With that decided, the group makes their way down to the Merchant Level. Street lamps light the way providing dim light, plenty to get along the street but almost not enough for the group's search. However, having a street number helps immensely and after about an hour of walking down one street and up another, they find one that fits the image.
No sooner than the building is identified, a loud 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh' emanates from a nearby alley.
Evaris d20+5=15 ; Monday April 11th, 2016 10:02:55 PM
Evaris turns, looking and listening for anything else unusual. [Perception 15]
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20=8 ; Monday April 11th, 2016 10:07:03 PM
Barratore draws his blade and rushes down the alley. The Minotaur quickly can cover ground when he wants to
Barratore has a speed of 40
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+19=26 ; Monday April 11th, 2016 10:22:37 PM
Khukri out, Edson follows behind Barratore. His eyes scan the alleyway looking for the source of the scream. He also looks for shadows to duck into.
Perception 26
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 d20+32=42 ; Monday April 11th, 2016 10:59:25 PM
Evred disappears, then follows behind.
Stealth check 42
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=24 ; d20+17=27 ; Monday April 11th, 2016 11:44:22 PM
Emrys hopes the magic mouth spoke in hush tones. When they hear the cry from the darkened alley, Emrys immediately makes a few gestures and speaks a word of transformation. His beautiful half breed elven form alters into a slightly more half breed orcish form, but still as alluring as the first. With the alley no longer looking so dark (darkvision), he then follows his friends in pursuit.
(Leyline check: 24. Casting Alter Self ... A very Emrys-like Half-Orc form. Darkvision and +2 Strength.)
(Perception: 27)
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 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2016 11:23:40 AM
Brom races off with the others down the alley at the sounds of the scream. With well-trained movements, his releases his sword in mid-run. "Finally gonna have me some fun." He says getting excited. "Barratore, don't you hog all that for yerself." He says as the minotaur starts to outpace.
Perception DC 34
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=34 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2016 3:12:05 PM
Lanliss runs with the group to the alley Perception 34
Evaris Tuesday April 12th, 2016 10:20:09 PM
With a wry smile, Evaris follows his companions. "Ah, rushing into danger! How I've missed it!"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday April 12th, 2016 11:44:21 PM
ooc: check
Searching for the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Wednesday April 13th, 2016 12:09:00 AM
The 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh' is muffled quickly and the group snaps to readiness. It seemed to echo from an alley. A dark alley. A dark and narrow alley. The nature of alleys are that they are narrow and very dark at night. Yet the group dashes towards the alley the sound came from and rushes between its narrow walls.
A light source is needed for those that do not have Low Light Vision or Darkvision.
Evaris pauses to listen for other sounds. He hears none other than the loud footsteps of a number of people running.
Barratoreis the first to dash foward and down the alley, drawing his blade as he goes. Unfortunately, the Large minotaur finds himself Squeezed as he sucks it all in to fit into the 5' narrow passage.
Squeezeing: Move at half speed, -4 attack and -4 AC.
Edson follows the minotaur. He has no trouble keeping up as he easily enters the alley. He looks around as best he can but for the large hairy back of the minotaur, not much can be seen. The whole area is dark so finding a 'shadow' to duck into may be difficult in that narrow space.
Evred 'disappears', then follows.
DM JT: please specify in what manner he 'disappears'. Is it Invisibility? Some other Su or magical ability?DM does not have PC sheets memorized.
Emrys knows how NOT to trigger the Magic Mouth. Hearing the cry from the dark narrow alley, he utters magical words that transform him into a half-orc, 'to better to see you with'. Then moves to follow the others.
Brom has presumed this 'Aaaaaarrrrgh' means fun for him and dashes towards the alley too, drawing his sword, and calling out to Barratore to save some for him. Not a problem as the barbarian quickly runs into a minotaur clogged alley.
Lanliss is not going to be left behind and follows on Brom's heels.
Evaris smiles wryly as he follows. 'Ah, rushing into danger! How I've missed it!' he mutters.
The narrow alley impedes the rush to investigate the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh' and the minotaur in the lead only manages to travel 20' into the alley. With no light source and no low light or darkvision, he sees nothing up ahead and has no idea how far the alley goes, although from memory, seen at daytime, these alleys go some 100 feet more or less.
Everyone else is piled up behind the minotaur.
The buildings on both sides of the alley are shops, mostly two stories tall but some are three. Windows are on the second or third floor only.
The minotaur bulk blocks the view of everyone else down the alley.
No sounds other than their own are heard.
DM JT: we are in combat rounds.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=8 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2016 7:42:00 AM
Barratore grumbles as the alley is tighter than he thought, bloody humans. Never build things with others in mind.
Barratore pulls a potion from his pack and drinks it down. (Darkvision). Least the place wasn't pitch anymore, though unless a giant is storming down upon him, the Minotaur notices little. (Perception 8)
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 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+13=30 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2016 9:24:15 AM
Brom calls forth an Everburning Torch from his haversack (move action) as he moves into the darkness. With a leap and a jump from wall to wall, Brom climbs the narrow walls to climb by jumping from one side to the other until he is able to clear the blockage of bodies building on Barratore.
Perception DC 20, Climbing DC 30, Acrobatics DC 22
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+24=27 ; d20+12=19 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2016 5:07:26 PM
Instead of freerunning/parkouring (parkour) on the walls. Lanliss tries to jump/climb on/over the members of the group trying to be nimble as much as possible to hopefully not cause more troubles and hopefully to jump over the big Minotaur. While trying this, lanliss thinks to himself how nice it would be for a change if the Minotaur shrank by size. Acrobatics 27 Climb 19
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d100=56 ; d100=2 ; d20+17=34 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2016 7:28:57 PM
Noticing that this bottle of an alleyway is quickly becoming corked by Barratore, Emrys does what only he can to remedy the situation. "Reducere Minitauro!"
(Leyline: 56. Casting Reduce Person on Barratore. Check the spell for details , I'm typing this on a tiny phone.)
(Perception: 34.)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Wednesday April 13th, 2016 7:52:36 PM
"Oh myy," Emrys says with restrained delight, "the deep baritone voice of this orcish form is simply divine!"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+14=22 ; d20+19=23 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2016 9:12:23 PM
Edson doesn't know how a shrunken Barratore will react. Not worrying Edson decides to get out of the bottleneck and begins climbing the wall towards the roof. If he gets above the jam he'll look into the darkness.
Climb 22 Perception 23
Evaris Wednesday April 13th, 2016 11:19:28 PM
Evaris feels no great need to be at the front of the pack. He pulls out his bow, nocks an arrow, and waits to see what will happen.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday April 13th, 2016 11:53:50 PM
The hazy blob that is Evred waits near the back. He is skirmisher, and narrows alleys make for squishy rogues.
Searching for the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Thursday April 14th, 2016 12:30:28 AM
Combat Round Mode Activated:
Squeezing is only a minor problem compared to not being able to see. Barratore takes the time to remedy his inability to see in the dark by retrieving a potion of Darkvision and drinking it.
DM JT Note: an important FYI. Perception-Action: Intentionally searching for stimulus is a Move action. Climb DC for these walls is 15.
Brom, with the same vision problem as Barratore, takes the time to retrieve his Everburning Torch. He can now see much better. He notices that the walls have enough rough edges for him to try climbing them to get past the lumbering minotaur.
He thinks about jumping (Acr 20 gets 5ft up) but Instead he starts to climb one of the walls. He needs both hands to climb, so he grips the Everburning Torch in his teeth. He manages to climb (30ft x 1/4) = 7ft up the wall this round.
Lanliss has the same impatience as Brom and decides to climb the walls to get around the bottleneck. While he scampers up the building wall, he thinks how nice it would be if Barratore was brought down in size.
Two Climb moves DC15: 19 and 27. He manages to get 15ft up the side.
Emrys decides to help uncork the minotaur and casts Reduce Person on Barratore. If he is a willing target: reduced to Med size, gains +2 dex, +1 att and AC, and -2 Str.
If not Willing: Fort save DC to negate. Player Must provide the DC.
Emrys is captivated by the deep baritone voice of his orcish form.
Edson, standing right behind the hairy minotaur, hears Emrys cast a spell but is not waiting for what results may follow and starts climbing a wall.
Two Climb moves DC15: 22 and 21. He manages to get 15ft up the side.
From this new height he can see past Barratore.
Evaris, at the back, feels no great need to join the race to the front. Instead pulls out his bow and nocks an arrow.
Evred keeps his cool in the shade and waits for the rush to die down.
Much depends on whether Barratore allows the Reduce to work but for now:
The versatile group is only temporarily delayed by the minotaur clogging the narrow alley as several take to climbing the walls of the buildings lining the alley. A light source springs into Brom's mouth and an attempt to reduce Barratore's size ensues as well. If the brute allows this, he'll be free to move normally down the alley at the cost of some of his strength.
Probably worth it.
Meanwhile, no further sounds emanate from the alley.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday April 14th, 2016 1:01:45 AM
(If Barratore resists, Fort save DC 17. Emrys is casting it as a 0-level spell.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+11=31 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=23 ; Thursday April 14th, 2016 8:43:48 AM
A tingling sensation strikes across the fighters form, and he heard Emrys casting a spell, but it is soon gone. There would need to be another discussion about friendly spells, but it could wait. Barratore moves another 40' down the alley arriving where it opens slightly.
Barratore Fort save 31
10' Reach with Combat reflexes and Attack of Opp Hit AC 35/22/23
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+14=27 ; Thursday April 14th, 2016 10:06:23 AM
Edson continues up the wall to the roofline. (Climb 27)
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 ; Thursday April 14th, 2016 12:34:21 PM
Brom drops off the wall, meaning to have scaled the walls within the alley over Barratore, and follows the others down the alleyway. He keeps his eyes pierced for signs of trouble.
Perception DC 29
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Thursday April 14th, 2016 12:49:46 PM
(Question: Is the alley completely blocked top and bottom?)
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+12=29 ; Thursday April 14th, 2016 6:44:01 PM
Lanliss climbs continuing as usual seeing momentarily that the traffic jam and immobility that Barratore caused is still in effect.
Climb 29
Searching for the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Thursday April 14th, 2016 10:01:25 PM
DM JT: just curious, since I'm not familiar with each PC yet: The way I understand it, when casting a spell, you cannot cast it at less than the minimum spell level required to be able to cast it. Ex: Reduce Person is a Sorcerer/Wizard 1. Casting the spell at 1st level gets the minimum duration, 1 min/level. Casting it at current level means 1x lvl minutes. So, casting it at 0 level would mean: 1 x 0 minutes, or 0 (ie, it would fail).
Does Emrys possess a 0 level version of this spell in one of his class descriptions?
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday April 14th, 2016 10:16:20 PM
Ooc:That is one minute per caster level, not one minute per spell level. Also, enlarge person is a 0th level spell for a blood witch.
Evred continues to hang back, not wanting to enter an impromptu barbican in case of an ambush.
DM JT: name changed. Ok, that's what I wanted to know. Makes a difference. It lasts 1 minute per caster level, but if cast at Caster Level 0.... I was unclear what was meant by casting it as a 0 level spell. I trust he'll keep track of the Time.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+17=24 ; Thursday April 14th, 2016 11:31:05 PM
(My witch spells are cast at a caster level of 8. The spell, if it weren't resisted, would have lasted 8 minutes.)
Emrys hangs back and walks with Evred, to guard the rear, as Barratore continues his struggle against his largeness. He looks over a Evred and calmly says, "What can one do? He prefers the hard way. I can tell you a story or two ... just don't ever mention," and he says whispering, "Apples around him."
(Perception: 24)
Searching for the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Friday April 15th, 2016 12:44:44 AM
DM JT: just an FYI - it is expected that each caster keep track of the duration of his/her spells. Best way to do that is in the post. Ex: Emrys cast Reduce Person 10/10 minutes.
Next post (Round) it would say: Spells in effect - Reduce Person 9.9/10 minutes.
Something like that.
In the case where the spell is very long lasting (Reduce Person, Darkvision, Mage Armor, etc.) just mentioning that the spell is active is sufficient.
The nature of the levels of Floating City is such that only the top level and sides gets direct sunlight. However, for ventilation purposes the roofs of the buildings on the other levels do not reach the ceilings.
So, to answer the question 'Is the alley completely blocked top and bottom?', no, it is not. There is room above the roof tops such that one could easily fly around (birds do all the time), although that space is limited. (Don't ask me how much limited, I don't know, haven't thought about it yet.)
Now, we return from our intermission to see what the Party has done...
We left of last episode with Barratore clogging the alley and several members trying to climb up the building walls to get around him and an attempt to shrink him. Let's see how all that went:
Barratore hears Emrys casting a spell but he lacks training in Spellcraft to know what the spell is. When he feels his skin and body start to tingle, he automatically fights against the spell effects. Who knows what it is and where it is coming from? Not worth the risk. He'd have a talk with Emrys later if indeed it was him.
He focuses on the alley in front and sees with his newly gained Darkvision that there is a wider area ahead and pushes towards it. As he takes his last step he pops out of the narrow alley and into a small courtyard.
Barratore: Highlight to display spoiler: {To the right is a well and a barrel in the corner. Lying in front of the well is a body. Hunkered over the body, facing Barratore, is a small cloaked humanoid. The humanoid looks up at Barratore and sneers. It is hard to tell but it could be a halfling.}
Edson continues up the wall and reaches the roof and climbs onto the roof to end his move.
Brom changes his mind about climbing the building and drops down to follow in the alley behind the others.
Lanliss continues climbing and also reaches the roof and climbs onto it to end his move.
Evred decides not follow too close behind, just in case it is an ambush. Guarding the rear is an important task as well.
Emrys tries to make light of the fact that the minotaur liked to do things the hard way and mentions to Evred he knows a story or two, just don't mention 'Apples' around Barratore.
Evaris d20+5=22 ; Friday April 15th, 2016 12:50:41 AM
Evaris can't see a thing from where he is, but he follows his companions. He figures if somebody starts screaming, he'll know the battle has been joined.
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=19 ; Friday April 15th, 2016 1:32:24 PM
Brom continues to follow when he hears someone he doesn't recognize talking from the darkness. "Why don't ya come out an' I'll decide if it's not my business." He says. "If yur here fer trouble, ya found it. Yur not gonna like what happens."
Perception DC 19
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+16=17 ; Friday April 15th, 2016 6:46:07 PM
Lanliss tries to see something but he is too dizzy because of the climbing, feeling a rush of blood to the head and some sweat in his eye. I need to stay fit, Lanliss says while thinking about all the stuff he has eaten recently.
Perception 17 1+16 epic fail
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+19=32 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+1=6 ; d8+1=2 ; Friday April 15th, 2016 8:13:51 PM
Edson hears the voice, and it piques his interest. He moves along the roofline, looking down into the alleyway looking for the speaker. He draws his bow an d keeps aim, ready to spring into action if the creature attacks.
Readied attack
Hit AC 20, 6 dmg Hit AC 18, 2 dmg
Evaris Saturday April 16th, 2016 10:57:49 AM
Evaris's hands tighten on his bow, but he does nothing for now.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+19=30 ; 2d20+7=27 ; 2d8+7=9 ; Saturday April 16th, 2016 11:10:34 PM
Barratore moves a step further and answers, "move away and don't do something stupid ". He then calls back to the others for a healer. "There is a body, we need a healer quick"
Barratore readies to strike if the small creature attempts to flee
Free 5' step readied attack non lethal hit AC 26 dmv 9
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 alterself-8min, invisibility-6min d20+17=31 ; Sunday April 17th, 2016 10:58:46 PM
Emrys couldn't hear what was being said up ahead, but he could tell by Barratore's grimacing stance that he was not relaxing little bit.
He looks to Evred and says, "Pardon me, I must see this." He then utters a few words of power and vanishes from sight. He then moves forward and takes a place next to the wall out of the way of the others.
Finding the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Monday April 18th, 2016 11:59:59 AM
Finally reaching a small alley courtyard, the source of the 'Aaaaarrrrrgh' may have been found.
Evaris, bringing up the rear, waits for the tell-tale screams of combat and holds ready to act.
Brom, not far behind Barratore, hears a voice coming from past the minotaur. It sounds menacing and he replies accordingly. HE will decide if it is his business.
Lanliss, two stories up, can see the flat rooftops for as far as his half elven eyes can see in the darkness above the rooftops where the street lights don't reach. The climb brought some sweat on his brow. Looking down the height gives him the woozies, or was it something he ate?
Edson hears a voice that piques his interest. He navigates the rooftops carefully, going along the edge, looking for the source of the voice in the dark. He draws his bow as he goes.
He reaches the edge of the roof where the small alley courtyard is and sees the scene below with Barratore.
Edson: Highlight to display spoiler: {To the right is a well and a barrel in the corner. Lying in front of the well is a body. Hunkered over the body, facing Barratore, is a small cloaked humanoid. The figure is small, like a child's, but with it's cloak covering it, it is hard to tell.}
Barratore takes a step further in and answers the humanoid's challenge with a challenge of his own, 'Move away and don't do something stupid!' followed by a call for medical aid for the body lying on the pavement. He is ready to strike if the small creature tries to flee.
Emrys notices Barratore's guarded stance and knows something is up. Wanting to be up front to see what's going on, he nudges Evred and passes him by, then casts Invisibility. Standard: Cast Invisibility Move: move 30' down alley
Barratore and Edson: Highlight to display spoiler: {The small cloaked figure stands up, his impressive 3' height looming over the body in front of him. "Ah, put that weapon away, there is nothing going on here. My friend passed out from drinking too much."}
Barratore: Highlight to display spoiler: { Will Save DC16, Success negates effects. Fail = You believe him and put your weapon away.}
Brom and Emrys:Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear a male voice reply to Barratore, "Ah, put that weapon away, there is nothing going on here. My friend passed out from drinking too much."}
All others Perception DC15:Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a male voice reply to Barratore, "Ah, put that weapon away, there is nothing going on here. My friend passed out from drinking too much."}
DM Note: notice the map co-ordinates. You can state your move and use the map coordinates.
LanlissHP 80/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Monday April 18th, 2016 5:19:49 PM
Lanliss moves forward (k9) hopefully to see more of what is going on the front.
Evaris d20+5=7 ; Monday April 18th, 2016 9:59:09 PM
"On my way!" Evaris calls. He moves toward the front of the line. [Double move to M-11.]
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday April 18th, 2016 10:57:21 PM
Evred stays put, neither speaking nor moving, and keeps watch as a rearguard. He pricks his ears to listen to the commotion in the alley ahead of him.
Finding the 'Aaaaaarrrrrgh'! (DM JonathanT) Tuesday April 19th, 2016 12:36:44 AM
DM JT: I've only got three posts and Barratore's is real important, but I need to get to bed, so DM post will be tomorrow.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 31 (T 12 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 93/106Character Sheet d20+5=25 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+12=30 ; 4d8+28=49 ; d20+12=18 ; 2d8+8=15 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2016 12:41:27 AM
Barratore snorts, put away my weapon? Why would i want to do that and why does if seem like a good idea. Barratore snorts again at the little man. "That counts"
Nearly 10' of steel strike across the distance in a heartbeat as Barrotore thrusts his bastard sword in a powerful strike
Will save 25 non lethal Power Attack hit AC 30 crit 30 Dmg 49. Second swing hit AC 8
The second strike sails wide as the minotaur tries sweep the small creature to the side
"Stay down or Ill put you all the way down." the fighter warns the small man before him
Barratore will still keep up with non lethal attacks, however. The creature does not seem to be overly dangerous and the others were coming in quickly AoO non lethal hit AC 18 Dmg 15
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 27/57 d20+19=33 ; d20+14=15 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2016 10:16:37 AM
Edson sees Barratore restraining and not using force. He holds his bow string tight. If the little man uses lethal force against Barratore he will unleash.
Perception 33
Same attacks for held attack from last round.
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 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2016 12:02:15 PM
Brom waits behind the big guy. He hears the small banter and the swing of Barratore's sword and the barbarian starts to get excited with anticipation. Let me through...gonna end 'fore I can git there... Races through his mind.
He manages to temper his excitement and waits for an opening to move beyond his large, furry friend.
Perception DC 32
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 alterself-8min, invisibility-6min, deathwatch-80min d100=85 ; d20+17=31 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2016 9:52:17 PM
Emrys then whispers a simple word of necromancy and his eyes become black as night ... as if anyone could see them.
(Leyline: 85, free cast, like it matters with a 0-level spell, sigh. Casting Deathwatch. 80min. Range: 30ft)
Emrys moves up behind Brom and says in a hushed tone, "Pardon me, dear Brom. I'm squeezing past you." In order not to alert him. He then follows the wall and stops in a corner behind Barratore (O-13). He stoops down, trying to see thru Barratore's legs or around his side to see the creature he's talking to. If he is able, he will try to determine the health of the fallen, or anyone in his range of deathly gaze.
(Perception: 31, to see and hear what he can.)
Evaris Tuesday April 19th, 2016 10:29:01 PM
Evaris peers ahead, trying to see who is injured and how badly.
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