ACDM RobC - "Wait, Gargul? Nope nope nope" Friday May 20th, 2016 1:22:35 AM
You barely hear the final words spoken by the priest before your vision is clouded. Time feels as if it is flowing differently. For that single moment you can recall with perfect clarity all the events of your lifetime with the feeling they have only just occurred. All the highs and lows are experienced simultaneously.
Your vision returns slowly, and the party find themselves standing in a small ante-chamber. Evred finds himself transported too, standing at the rear of the party. No act of mortal stealth can escape from the God who sees all. Curiously, Edson is also standing with the party. He looks completely normal! Not a single wound on him!
The walls of this room (and ceiling and floor) look to be made of polished black stone, no doubt cold to the touch. Ahead looms a much larger chamber. The party can see a human man kneeling on the stone floor before a gargantuan black throne. Seated upon the throne is the God of Life and Death himself. Gargul has his left hand clasped on his walking stick as he gazes on the man before him
"MAY YOUR TIME IN THE ESTATES OF UNREST ALLOW YOU TO REFLECT ON YOUR ACTIONS!" The Gods voice booms through the room. Gargul thumps his walking stick on the ground, shaking the floor all around. The kneeling man is instantly whisked away.
A goblinoid type figure peaks out from behind Evred"You're up next folks! Don't be afraid now. That other guy was a murderer or somthing. At least, I think that was his crime. Yes, come on, come on!" The impish figure skips forward into the room, hopping and twirling as he goes.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Friday May 20th, 2016 2:29:51 AM
Edson looks down at his body and sees no wounds. " You should have seen the other guy.." he quirks, followed by an uneasy, nervous laugh.
" So it is just my life and death we need to discuss with a god. Nothing major, right? "
Edson moves forward, walking through the door way to the God's throne room.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Friday May 20th, 2016 8:47:54 AM Great. Just great. This place again.
Evred stands at the rear of the party and doesn't say anything.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Friday May 20th, 2016 11:19:42 AM
Lanliss moves forward but not too close as not to disrespect the god in front of him. Don't worry Edson, everything will be alright. Lanliss says in a calming voice that has a hidden subtle of fear in it, trying to mask his own fear.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 44/44][6 negative levels] Friday May 20th, 2016 1:19:38 PM
Discreetly, Evaris tucks his symbol of Pantheon inside his tunic. The actual light hammer hanging at his belt is not so easily hidden, so he lets it remain. Hopefully it won't be an issue.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/104 (111/124) Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-); 4 neg lv Friday May 20th, 2016 2:44:39 PM
Brom remembers being here once before. More seasoned than he was the last time, Brom does not fear this place. It's a place he will someday be himself, judged by the God of Death, but that day wasn't today. Today he was here to petition for the return of his companion. He moves up next to Lanliss and waits for the others to approach as well. He waits for the Gargul to address them.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Saturday May 21st, 2016 10:33:32 PM
Barratore grunts as a reply and moves forward with Brom. The power of the place is palpable and the Minotaurs hackles rise involuntarily. He wasn't frightened but he was nervous. Asking a God for things via prayer was far different than in person. Even that thought seemed ludicrous. He was about to speak to Gargul directly...again. Barratore tries to put his mind to a different topic. His success is not that great
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp36/36 deathwatch-80min, see invisibility-80min, detect magic Sunday May 22nd, 2016 11:54:08 PM
Emrys is immediately shaken by the sound of the booming voice of Gargul. He becomes nervous, his heart starts to pound a bit harder. "Ohhh my!" is all he can utter initially. He immediately begins to straighten his hair and tries to sharpen his appearance with little adjustments to his wardrobe ... a pinch here, a tuck there. Normally he would employ a magical glamour when without his brushes and other beauty aids. However he knows that a god would see through that and he tries his best au naturale.
He is equally fearful and excited to meet one of the gods that his father had told stories about. How his father, Myrridan the Wild, fought alongside several gods, Gargul included, during the War of Ascension. Of course, there is not much the Gold Dragons didn't do. And immediately as he is reminded of all his father's stories ... he feels incredibly small in comparison ... to both his father and the gods.
ACDM RobC - "Great. Just great. This place again" Monday May 23rd, 2016 1:08:05 AM
Gimp the Imp skips forward to stand next to Gargul's massive throne. The imp looks back at the party, waving for you all to come forward.
The party - one by one - advance into Gargul's chamber. There are mixed feelings amongst the group. Edson realises the sole purpose is to discuss his immortal soul - no small task. Several remember being here before, but all know this is the time and place to be respectful.
"VAMPIRES" Gargul clutches his walking stick all the more tightly as his voice booms over the party "THEIR WRETCHED DOINGS ARE UNMISTAKABLE."
Gargul looks over each member of the party carefully. You can feel him confirming all the things he already knew. Aspirations. Desires. Emotions. Deep groanings of the soul.
"I think they're here to ask you something boss" Gimp speaks up and looks back to the party.
"OF THAT I'M SURE" Gargul responds "WELL?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Monday May 23rd, 2016 8:09:04 AM
Edson moves closer and nervously bows, then changes his mind and bends down on one knee, then changes it again and bends on the other. Finally giving up he just stays in that position.
"Gargul, as I am sure you known I am called Edson and these are my friends behind me who took the plunge to meet a God to get me back to the living. I have never been in this situation before, so I don't know what the protocol is. "
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/104 (111/124) Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-); 4 neg lv Monday May 23rd, 2016 10:02:49 AM
Brom stands and lifts his head to look directly at Gargul. "Lord Gargul, I ask that you allow Edson to come back to the livin'." He says not knowing the right way to ask for Edson. "He's got his faults, but he's a long-time friend, and I'd like him back so we can continue the good fight."
When he finishes, his eyes stay on Gargul to await his response.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Monday May 23rd, 2016 1:17:30 PM
Barratore steps up to the other side of Edson and follows the man's example of taking a knee. Though Barratore just puts his left knee down and his left hand to Edson's shoulder. Barratore looks to Edson as he talks, "I ask you allow Edson to return to the living as well. He is a brave man and a good friend." The minotaur takes a breath as if he is about to say more. His head and gaze turn to fall upon Gargul and the words, if any were there, flee from his mind and he does not continue.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 44/44][6 negative levels] Monday May 23rd, 2016 4:43:58 PM
"I humbly beg you to consider our request," Evaris says. "Edson is still needed in the Wold. As you have already noticed, we have battled with vampires. Unfortunately, we were not able to defeat them; they still infect the Floating City with their foulness. With our companion by our side, we stand a much better chance of putting an end to them."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp36/36 deathwatch-80min, see invisibility-80min, detect magic d20+23=32 ; Monday May 23rd, 2016 11:11:32 PM
{Diplomacy: 32)
Emrys steps forward and gives a deep respectful bow. "Oh Lord Gargul, I first would like to say thank you for allowing us the privilege to speak with you, to be in your presence and to be given the opportunity to say thank you for this gift of life you've bestowed upon each of us. Each of these fine, dear friends have enriched countless lives, including my own. What they have accomplished with your gifts is immeasurable. These heroes have the potential to change the Wold for the better. I've seen it in my dreams. I'm sure you've seen it too. Edson is one of these heroes. I find myself to be most fortunate to be in the presence of such gentlemen. Their lives are a treasure to me and many countless others. Surely you can see this to be true, being most wise and understanding."
Feeling weak and awestruck, Emrys leans heavily upon his beloved walking stick. He can feel a pulse deep within the heartwood, carved from his mother's tree. She must be near ... so very close.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Monday May 23rd, 2016 11:34:58 PM Take a knee.
Bow your head.
Keeeeeeep quieeeeeet.
ACDM RobC - "Take a knee. Bow your head. Keeeeeeep quieeeeeet." Tuesday May 24th, 2016 2:06:14 AM "YOU SEE, GIMP, I TOLD YOU THEY KNEW HUMILITY" Gargul seems pleased with the way the party have approached him.
"Yeah, well, the day's not over yet boss" Gimp folds his arms in a huff.
Gargul sighs quietly. While his left hand cluthes his walking stick, his right hand reaches to scratch his chin in quiet contemplation.
"YOU COME ASKING FOR SOMETHING THAT IS MINE, YET NOTHING IS OFFERED IN RETURN. IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A FAIR DEAL. SO I PROPOSE THIS..." Gargul pauses as he leans forward in his throne "I WILL ALLOW EDSON TO RETURN IF HE PLEDGES HIMSELF TO A DEITY OR POWER. IT IS HIS CHOICE AS TO WHO HE WILL FOLLOW"
"IF THAT IS AGREEABLE, I WOULD THEN ALSO GRANT EACH OF YOU - EDSON INCLUDED - THE CHOICE OF A BOON.
YOU MAY CHOOSE THE POWER OF LIFE. ALL OF YOUR WOUNDS WILL BE TREATED AND YOU WILL BE COMPLETELY HEALTHY ONCE MORE. OR YOU MAY CHOOSE THE POWER OF DEATH. I WILL PERSONALLY EMPOWER YOUR WEAPONS TO STRIKE TRUE AGAINST YOUR FOES"
"That's your idea of a fair deal?" Gimp asks
"THEY WERE BATTLING UNDEAD AND I CAN TELL THEY INTEND TO DO SO AGAIN. THERE ARE NO TRICKS HERE. NO UNINTENDED OR UNFORESEEN CONSEQUENCES. THEY WILL HAVE MY AID"
--------------------- OOC: IF Edson agrees to choose a deity to follow, then everyone has a choice to make. a) If you choose 'Life', all of your wounds, negative levels, curses, diseases, etc will be treated and you will be in perfect condition. b) If you choose 'Death', all of your weapons (manufactured and natural) will be considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Tuesday May 24th, 2016 7:44:42 AM
" Well, no diety has ever given me anything to warrant me to pledge to them, but that seems to have changed. You give me what I desire most. Life. So if I must choose, I choose you Lord Gargul. I will serve you well, and plan, along with my friends, to keep your waiting room full. As for the boon, I chose life. I need to be full strength for this."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Tuesday May 24th, 2016 11:05:03 AM
Barratore glances at Edson as Gargul speaks and squeezes his friends shoulder as the tone of Gargul is clear the god is in a good mood and it would appear the party as a whole has not done anything to upset him. It takes a few more moments for what Gargul is talking about to sink in. If Gimp hadn't spoken up, he might have missed it completely. Barratore was trying very hard not to foul this up.
Barratore lifts his head and turns from Edson enough to see Garguls' knees and keeps his gaze there. His vvoice is not as strong as he would like when he speaks. "I would choose the boon of death to strike the vampires that plague my city."
An afterthought pops into his mind "Thank you"
Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
(DM JohnC) Life or Death Tuesday May 24th, 2016 11:35:19 AM
A decision awaits the group, some have chosen, the rest need to decide....
(I'll be stepping back in as the DM for the next scene, you can all start booing now :)
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/104 (111/124) Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-); 4 neg lv Tuesday May 24th, 2016 11:37:38 AM
Brom hears Lord Gargul's word and is puzzled by what he could have offered that would have been equivalent to Edson's life, other than his own. But Lord Gargul's decision seemed more than fair to the young warrior, but he was torn. Fighting was his love and a choice of death would have made him better. Life didn't help him fight, but he could feel the drain of the vampire's touch gnawing at his soul. He had a hard choice...
"Lord Gargul," he says lifting his head to address the deity, "I choose life. Thank you for your generous gift."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp36/36 deathwatch-80min, see invisibility-80min, detect magic Tuesday May 24th, 2016 2:19:23 PM
Emrys' legs begin to feel even more heavy. With the support of his darkwood walking stick, he keeps himself from dropping to his knees. He wonders why this is happening. Possibly this place is the farthermost he's been from Culverheart ... or the Living Wold for that matter. Even his magical walking stick feels taxed while in Gargul's chamber.
(I need to come up with a name for Emrys' Walking Stick ... it's his most precious possession.)
"Your wisdom is surpassed only by your charity. I must choose LIFE! I have never taken a life other than the life of my own mother. The price she paid in childbirth with me. Thank you Lord Gargul."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Tuesday May 24th, 2016 6:24:40 PM "I choose death, Lord Gargul." Evred stands without raising his head, keeping his gaze directed at the floor.
Evaris [AC 20; HP 44/44][6 negative levels] Tuesday May 24th, 2016 9:02:52 PM
"For myself, I will choose life," Evaris says. "And thank you for your generosity."
ACDM RobC - "And thank you for your generosity." Wednesday May 25th, 2016 1:39:25 AM "SO BE IT THEN. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN TRAVELLERS". The God of Life and Death bangs his walking stick to the ground with a tremendous 'thump'. As your vision fades to black you can hear Gargul's voice in the distance.
"NO GIMP, THE DEAL WAS FAIR. I AM THE GOD OF LIFE AND DEATH"
"YES, OF COURSE I WILL SEE THEM AGAIN"
"NO, I WON'T TELL YOU WHEN"
"NO, I DON'T CARE IF IT IS TO WIN A WAGER WITH WARRD"
"LOOK, DON'T YOU HAVE SOMEWHERE ELSE TO BE?"
Your vision slowly returns and you find yourselves back in the Temple of Gargul. Edson is lying - awake - on the table, surrounded by the burning candles and incense. Evred is hiding by the door.
Standing at the head of the table is the Chief Priest, eyes closed and still chanting a prayer. The prayer finishes and the Chief Priest opens his eyes. "It looks as if our prayers were heard"
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday May 25th, 2016 10:24:05 AM
OOC: I Choose the boon of life. OOC: sorry for not being active
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Wednesday May 25th, 2016 12:19:18 PM
As Edson regains his bearings, the High Priest goes around the alter and carefully snuffs out each candle one by one and returns them to a small red silk lined chest. He closes it after replacing all the candles and says a silent prayer as he latches it shut. "I wish to bless you all before you leave, I have heard what business you are about for the city and wish to aid you as well...." The Blessing takes only a couple minutes. "Be well, be safe." He says as you leave the temple.
All Highlight to display spoiler: { The Bless is special, you get the effects of a bless spell, duration 2 hours }
You leave the temple and you are on the top level of the city, now what do you with to investigate?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Wednesday May 25th, 2016 4:22:29 PM
Barratore is all grins as Edson gets up. He's now met Gargul twice and returned to the land of living and, best of all, neither visit had anything to do with him being dead. If Edson is not already clothed, he hands the man his gear. "Toe to Toe is Brom and my thing. You need a different plan" Edson might be just back from the dead, but that doesn't mean he's not going to take a poke at him.
Barratoer quietly accepts the blessing, divine help is never a bad thing coming from the gods of the Wold.
The business concluded at the temple, he looks to 'E' Company. "E's, Do we go ashore and play with the bottle, or does someone have a thought on how to find vampires in the city?"
Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
Bless spell 2 hour duration
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Wednesday May 25th, 2016 4:58:17 PM
" You ain't kidding "Edson says back to Barratore as he takes his gear from the minotaur.
" More shadows and more bows for me" he adds. " I think we need to prepare more. I think we need to hit the Catacombs up if we have a chance. I myself need better equipment. "
The elf slides off the alter and starts puttingetting his gear on waiting for what the others want to do.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday May 25th, 2016 7:56:07 PM
I choose life, Lord Gargul. Lanliss says after he bows down and keeps quiet not wanting to mess up with a god.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 29 (31 Raged); HP: 91/104 (111/124) Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-); 4 neg lv Wednesday May 25th, 2016 9:24:45 PM
"Glad to see you back among us." He says to Edson, giving the man a slap on the back.
On to the next business, Brom doesn't know. The liquid was the obvious choice, but a little payback suited him as well. "I say liquid. Let's get that done with."
The Bless is special, you get the effects of a bless spell, duration 2 hours
Guess it's life after all... (DM JonathanT) Wednesday May 25th, 2016 11:10:28 PM
Having left the Woldian plane and entered the Real of Shadow, the Dominate Person spell looses contact with its victim (as per the spell description) and is dispelled. So sayeth the DM JT. :)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp36/36 deathwatch-80min, see invisibility-80min, detect magic Wednesday May 25th, 2016 11:33:06 PM
"The priest's blessing was a kind gesture, however is continuing the hunt in the middle of the night a prudent decision," Emrys says while he begins to search through his pockets for his mother-of-pearl snuff box. After experiencing all that has been experienced this night, he could really use a dose of his herbal remedy.
"Speaking as a man of magic," he says as he continues to vigorously probe his many pockets, "I would be no help to anyone in the morn without rest and my full complement of spells. As of now ... I am, uh, I am quite spent ... Pardon, but has anyone seen my snuff box?? I seem to have misplaced it!"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Wednesday May 25th, 2016 11:43:43 PM
Evred face is very relieved."That was much than the last time I saw Gargul." He listens to Barratore and Emrys. "I think we could split the party, as cliche as that sounds. We only need one person to transport the liquid to the Sages Guild. A few can check in with nefarious elements of the city to track down vampires. The rest can recuperate. I would be fine with trolling the seedy underbelly of Float City."
Evaris [AC 20; HP 44/44][6 negative levels] Thursday May 26th, 2016 12:59:31 AM
"I agree that we should rest," Evaris says. "With a new set of spells, I can be better prepared to fight vampires. Also, if we could find their nest by daylight, that would be ideal. Though not easy."
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Thursday May 26th, 2016 10:47:08 AM
As a result of the last fight and your return from the Shadowlands, you discovered new abilities.
Everyone finds themselves now at 11th level. Everyone should be able to be leveled by monday. (I hope, if you have difficulties email the DM's)
You have a couple leads to follow, the liquid that may or may not simply explode for some reason. You also can look into the cities seedier side of life. you'd discovered that house with the tunnel and the dropping walls before the city asked you to help. There must be more places where people meet, you'll just need to find them.....
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Thursday May 26th, 2016 11:21:35 AM
Finding the nest now would be difficult. Lanliss says. Anyone wants to transport the liquid ? Lanliss asks the group.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Thursday May 26th, 2016 12:11:11 PM
" I still say we need to get better equipment before me move on these scum. You guys might be ok, but I need something better. "
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 90 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 27 Thursday May 26th, 2016 11:18:54 PM
ooc: Woot woot! That is our first xp in six months.
"I will investigate the exciting... er, the seedy parts of town. I don't care if I have to search every restaurant and tavern in the city, I will find those vampires."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Thursday May 26th, 2016 11:43:41 PM
ooc: Updating header. Leveling finished.
Evaris Friday May 27th, 2016 12:12:23 AM
Updating header. I still need to level up and choose spells. Is anybody going to need a Restoration?
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Friday May 27th, 2016 12:57:51 AM
Emrys nearly falls over, but he catches himself with his walking stick. The imbalance isnt caused by his lifelong enfeeblement, but with the sudden realization!
'Having just traveled to the Realms of Shadow and meeting the god of Life and Death ... having made his observations and watching the transition of a soul from death to life ... Emrys realizes that he now knows how to do this himself ... circumventing the path without the authority of Gargul. Traveling to and fro between the Living Wold and the Realms of Shadow ... and beyond ... seems so simple now. No longer is he tethered to this world! For the first time in his life, he feels like a Power. The sensation is both sobering and intoxicating.'
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 27 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:29; HP: 106/106Character Sheet Friday May 27th, 2016 10:00:46 AM
Barratore reaches out to steady Emrys and gives the frail man a sobering gaze, "Are you all right Emrys?" Assured that he is, he perks up as Evred speaks of Taverns. Staying on task was not among the things Barratore was good at. Edson reminds him of the need for better equipment, at least for some of them. He was just blessed by Gargul himself to smite Vampires and was good to go. Finding them was just pointed out, or rather the near impossibility of finding them was.
So what to do. Barratore returns to his original thought, "I think we can deal with the vial and then spend tomorrow acquiring better gear and looking into our next moves"
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Friday May 27th, 2016 12:32:09 PM
"Yes, yes, yes we have lots of things ta do before we start hunting vampires or the bombs, but fer now we need ta get some good ale and celebrate our good man Edson's return from the dead." He says stepping among the group with a hand held up as to say hold up. "Gear, vial, vampires, and bombs can wait til tomorrow." He say agree with Barratore.
The Bless is special, you get the effects of a bless spell, duration 2 hours
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Friday May 27th, 2016 12:47:38 PM
“I’m fine now, Barratore, thank you. I just suddenly became aware of a great many things, all at once. It overwhelmed me momentarily. Much like when the mists finally rise, revealing yourself standing on the edge of a great precipice. The view can be quite a shock.”
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Friday May 27th, 2016 1:47:58 PM
The group discusses what to do next, a few things are decided. They need to find someone to tell them about the vial, search the gritty parts of Float City for anything to do with the Vampires and buy some better gear. First though, they get some food and beer. Over the meal they discuss options. There are two main alchemy shops, one on a upper level and one on their level. There is also the tiny little shop they visited a while ago that is a bit shadier then either of the two alchemists. They could also hunt up the club, someone there might have some useful information.
Know Local DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Imperial Alchemy on the Gold level is over priced and caters to the very rich } Know Local DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Float City Apothecary is reasonably priced and almost everyone else uses them } Know Local DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {The unnamed back alley shop is super tiny, but he deals fairly with anyone who knows about him, He is rumored to have dealings with various guilds around the city }
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) d20+4=15 ; Friday May 27th, 2016 10:00:00 PM
"Alchemy on the gold level is going to be overpriced and not our style. We should go elsewhere. " Edson says over the food and drinks.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+12=24 ; Friday May 27th, 2016 11:43:09 PM
(Knowledge [Local]: 24 ...BTW John, we've already visited the tiny, back alley and overly-cluttered apothecary, owned by a small outsider just the day before. We almost caused a big mess when we went inside.)
"If only I had my own personal laboratory in place. I must say, I am a rather accomplished alchemist, you know.. All I have are my basic tools and my trusty cauldron. I've already determined that this cloudy brew is not magical. Therefore I could perform a few tests with the help of an unseen servant." Emrys turns and gestures back at his invisible servant who's still carrying the straw-filled crate that the jar was found in.
"However if you all wish to use a fully equipped laboratory, there is the Float City Apothecary that is far more affordable and used by most here in the city. Of course, there that very strange and peculiar outsider in that hole-in-the-wall, death trap that we visited yesterday. I'm willing to bet he's seen this concoction before!"
DM JC "I know"
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Saturday May 28th, 2016 12:18:58 AM "Hey, Emrys. What's the name of the thieves guild in Float City? I'm going to go introduce myself and see what I can find."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 d20+12=19 ; Saturday May 28th, 2016 12:32:30 AM
(Knowledge [Local]: 19)
"I don't know, Evred. I didn't notice a thieves guild listed in the Buyers & Cellars Guild Registry."
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 d20+7=11 ; Saturday May 28th, 2016 8:26:33 PM
Visiting the Float City Apothecary might be the only suitable place Lanliss says as he reflects what have just happened in the last few days, staying aloof a bit.
Local Knowledge 11
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Sunday May 29th, 2016 11:13:06 AM
Barratore eats and has a few drinks and pretty much keeps quiet. Emrys, Evred and such will settle on a direction or the next steps and they would set off from there. He does offer up one thing though, [b]"With vampires on the lookout for us, don't think we should be splitting up." Whatever we want to do, we should do as a group."
Evaris d20+7=13 ; Sunday May 29th, 2016 10:15:14 PM
"Perhaps, now that we have more specific questions to ask, it might be worthwhile to return to that tiny alchemy shop," Evaris says. "Although I think some of us will be waiting outside again."
[OOC: Still the middle of the night, right?]
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+3=13 ; Monday May 30th, 2016 12:24:14 PM
"We got nothing to do tonight. Everythin' else can wait til mornin'." He says. "Regroup, get some sleep, and shop do whatever else tomorrow."
"What kind of things do we need ta kill these vamps? I can kill 'em with a sword, but these ones are much harder ta hit than the ones I've faced before. What'a I need ta know?" He says looking at the group.
Local Knowledge DC13
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Monday May 30th, 2016 12:59:36 PM
The group returns home, discussing the jar and the Vampires along the way. The group picks up a meal at the shop just down the street. It's mentioned that the group shouldn't split up because they are dealing with Vampires and it's possible that part of the group could get ambushed. Various shops are mentioned and debated for taking the jar to, Hook City Apothecary and the tiny unnamed shop are decided on. It's after midnight, some are probably ready to get some sleep, what is everyone doing?
Evaris Monday May 30th, 2016 4:46:47 PM
Unless his companions insist on roaming about the city some more, Evaris wants to return to the town house and get some sleep.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp46/46 Monday May 30th, 2016 8:27:52 PM
Emrys agrees with Evaris. As he gets up and prepares to head home, he turns to say, "When we greet the new day, be prepared and resolute to face whatever the fates have in store for us, because from now on everything we do will be the stuff of legends!"
(According to the PHB, upon reaching level 11, characters become legendary figures.Tales of our deeds go far and wide.)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Monday May 30th, 2016 11:45:14 PM "Thanks anyway, Emrys. I think I can find him. Diamond Jim? Something like that. Later, gents." Evred makes his way through town to the Docks Level. He goes looking for a tavern. Not just any tavern, mind you -- a tavern that balances the qualities of seediness and respectability just so. The kind of place frequented not by thieves and cutthroats, but successful thieves and cutthroats. The sort of ne'er-do-wells who appreciate the visceral earthiness of a bawdy tavern, but who have the coin necessary to keep out the riffraff who might over-drink or become violent. A place for finding and hiring people with negotiable ethics.
Because that's my kind of crowd...
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Tuesday May 31st, 2016 6:58:59 AM
Barratore is for getting sleep. its been quite a night, with meeting Gargul and vampires and all. Evred, however, heads out with other ideas and with an eye roll, Barratore continues to the house for some sleep. He's got his big boy pants on and Evred can take care of himself
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Tuesday May 31st, 2016 9:41:03 AM
Edson didn't want to spend the first night from Gargul wondering around the city. He followed Barratore towards the house. Plus what better time to hunt vampires in the daylight.
Ooc: Can we visit the Catacombs?
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Tuesday May 31st, 2016 1:33:40 PM
Most of the friends decide to head home and get some rest, a couple even speculate that hunting Vampires would be best done during daylight. While almost all of the group goes home and gets some sleep, Evred heads out on his own.
Evred need a skill roll please, DC 38 (use any skill, just justify the skill you use for finding a bar with the right crowd)
If unsuccessful you spend a few hours searching for an appropriate bar but fail to locate one with the correct crowd.
If successful, it takes you about 4 hours, five bars, 10 gold pieces and eight drinks. When you locate the correct place you find is empty except for a couple very young kids. (13-14) who may be members of some group or trying to join a group at least and the bartender. The entire room is constantly in deep shadows, and except for the two kids whispering and the bartender doing some cleaning eerily silent.
OOC:Yes, you can go to the Catacombs, I'll inform you when you have access.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 d20+32=46 ; d20+29=39 ; Tuesday May 31st, 2016 10:03:10 PM
ooc: Stealth check 46.
Using his hide in plain sight ability, the shadowdancer is essentially invisible as he meanders through the Dock Level. Evred listens to conversations -- a snippet here, a monologue there, a muttered curse over there -- all spoken with the confidence that comes with believing no one else can overhear. He follows the trail of disjointed information until it leads him to this tavern.
Evred smiles at the kids. They're the eyes and ears. He walks over and takes a seat at the table next to them. He raises a finger to the bartender for a drink and settles down in his chair. Reaching into the pouch at his belt, he takes out several silver pieces and starts doing some [link href-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVdqEV5qUE]coin flourishes[/link], making certain that kids can see him.
ooc: Sleight of Hand check 39. Extraordinary performance.
"Do you like that?" He smiles again at the kids. "When I was your age, I saw an old bard in a tavern just like this one doing hand-magic. I was maybe ten winters. My brother and I were amazed at what he could do with coins and cards. We saved every copper we earned for a month to buy a deck and practice." Evred sends one, then two, then three, then four coins dancing along his knuckles. "Neat, huh? I've loved playing with cards and coins ever since. Especially coins. They almost sing when you do your hand-magic right." He palms the coins and looks around mischievously. "I love my coins. In fact, I like to take care of them. I'm always on the lookout for new friends for them, if you know what I mean. I've heard that there may be some folks around here who can help me out with that. Would you happen to know anyone like that?"
Evaris Tuesday May 31st, 2016 10:50:42 PM
Evaris feels a pang of guilt as Evred takes off on his own. As the party healer, Evaris feels an obligation to accompany him in case of trouble. As a bone-tired adventurer, he feels the need to get some rest.
The need for sleep wins out. "If we have to visit Gargul again, we will," he mutters as he seeks his bedroom. "We know the way now, after all."
[OOC: I belive Evaris is fully leveled up.]
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Wednesday June 1st, 2016 10:03:13 AM
" Evred is just like me. He knows the crowd and he knows how to handle them. He'll be fine. We need some rest anyway."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Wednesday June 1st, 2016 11:31:56 AM
Getting no answer from the brainy members regarding vampires, Brom heads back home and crashes.
The next morning, Brom heads to the Catacombs to pick somethings.
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Wednesday June 1st, 2016 12:31:25 PM
Game Time : 6am
Evred, realizes it's morning by the time he gets useful or at least possibly useful information out of the two youngsters. The younger of the two said, "Markx said he'd discuss our joining later in the week, he had a more important meeting to attend. That was almost a week ago, he hasn't been here since." At that the other youth obviously kicks the shin of the speaker. They pay up their little bill and leave.
Back at the house, the smell of cooking awakens the rest of the group, except those who have been up either praying or reading as they usually do.
When they arrive downstairs they discover that Evred has yet to return, but there is a very large meal just being finished and is being heaped onto platters.
Roel says, "Your friend has yet to return, and the kitten got into that little box with the sword. He's ok now, I also spoke with one of the local shops yesterday, they might be willing to give a better deal on things they can use. I'll speak with them again later in the week, no need to seem anxious. Oh, and I hope I didn't burn breakfast too badly."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Wednesday June 1st, 2016 4:10:52 PM
Always an early and instant riser, Barratore wakes and plods downstairs and gives a head nod to Roel, "Cant burn ale." he says with a mild grin as stops over to the keg and fills his tankard.
"He's probably just trying to figure out how to get out without waking her." he chuckles and takes a drink, "So what did you char?" Barratore sets his tankard down, heads over to the open kitchen area and grabs a plate and then proceeds to heap whatever is out onto it. Taking pinches of this and that to taste as he does so. With a mouthful, his licks his fingers clean and "Fit ta Eat Roel" he says through the food.
Barratore plops into his chair and stretches out his legs and he eats. The others were mostly up, but praying and meditating and all that. "Didn't realize we were looking to sell the sword. When did we, He stops mid sentence and waves it off. It didn't matter to him one way or the other so why bother to add cluttering information to his head
As the others all show up, Barratore tells them that he is heading to the Catacombs to pick up a couple things
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Wednesday June 1st, 2016 4:19:37 PM
Edson digs into the food prepared for them. " Delicious. I am sure it just the way my mother made it, I mean... if I knew her. " Edson says with a laughost. " Definitely need to hit up the Catacombs today. "
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Wednesday June 1st, 2016 4:22:51 PM
Not very satisfied with the fruits of his labors, Evred instructs Blue to go keep watch over the trapdoor that the half-orcs had escaped through several days earlier. "I'll come and check on you in a few hours. Follow them where they go, Blue."
He arrives back at the manor house. He is somewhat reticent grabbing a handful of food and giving a lazy wave to the rest of the party before making his way upstairs.
Four hours. Then I need to check on Blue.
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Wednesday June 1st, 2016 5:08:14 PM
Emrys enters the dining hall looking freshly washed and rested, wearing in one of his various house robes tied loosely around the waist. It isn't for certain, but a few subtle changes have come over Emrys. He appears slightly taller (by an inch or two). His eyes appear slightly more piercing and pronounced than before. His fingers and toes look more elongated, but not much.
He looks upon the food and judges it adequate without being critical about its presentation. "I'm certain that today's breakfast is the most delicious and savory meal of Edson's life. I'm sure he would agree if not for his mouth being occupied." Emrys takes a plate and quietly picks out several morsels of food.
"Garlic, wooden stakes, holy symbols and silver blades should be on tonight's menu ... among other things."
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Wednesday June 1st, 2016 6:30:25 PM
Lanliss wakes up too the voices of people eating. Good morning everybody he says with an hesitant smile. I am not controlled anymore I think.... he says slowly He then proceeds to eat very little and very quietly.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Wednesday June 1st, 2016 6:48:34 PM
This is a post from December never resolved:
Ooc: Don't forget we got some items to sell.
7500 gp and Sp +2 Shadow Mithwill Shield 8850/4425 (Edson) Ring of Ff 1100/550 BIG size 2 5000/2500 Turtle Feather Token (Evaris) +2 Greatsword 8050/4025 +1 Kama 2002/1001 +3 chain of frost 32000/16000 3 Mud of Appearence 5400/2700 Blue Ring of Waterwalk (Brom)
Total sellable at Catacombs value: 38701 without the two fate items.
For 6405.16 each. I took the Mithril chain so I lose 4450.
I don't know the value of the two fate items to see what Brom and Evaris owe... if we forgo the owed money (which is fine with me) everyone not named me gets 6405.16
Shall I post in the catacombs?
DM JC: Can't sell fate items
Evaris Wednesday June 1st, 2016 10:56:46 PM
"Thank you, Roel," Evaris says. "What would I do without you?"
Later, he asks Roel, "Do you suppose you could make up some Holy Water for us? We have vampires to fight."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Wednesday June 1st, 2016 11:55:48 PM
(Thanks for posting that treasure list ... all that info died with my old computer.)
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Thursday June 2nd, 2016 12:58:45 PM
Evred manages to make it back to the house while breakfast is still being eaten, he heads directly upstairs to his room after grabbing a pancake and wrapping it around some eggs and bacon. It doesn't look as if his night of gathering information went according to plan. General plans are made to make a quick trip to the Catacombs to sell off some gear and to possibly buy some Vampire hunting supplies. When Roel is asked to create some Holy Water, "I can make a couple today, but if you want me to I can make maybe ten more tomorrow, I just need to prepare the right prayers. And Barratore, I wasn't planning on selling the little sword, I was just making contacts so any gems and jewelry you may come into could possibly be sold at a little more is all. There's a Dwarven Silver Smith up on the gold level, and if the gems are high enough quality or are even raw cut I think he'll pay well for them. That's what I meant." Without any new information to go on, the group heads out to get supplies they need.
Perception DC 27 Highlight to display spoiler: { You overhear some of the merchants discussing the fact that merchandise is not disappearing at the rate it's usually been stole over the last week or so.}
DM JCC: Lowered DC of Check
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Thursday June 2nd, 2016 2:21:20 PM
Barratore finishes another bite and adds to the vampire killing conversations, "Think our biggest concern is how to prevent any of us from becoming their personal flying monkeys." Barratore takes a drink and adds, "'Especially me and Brom. Alley would have been a lot bloodier if we had been targeted."
Evaris Thursday June 2nd, 2016 2:46:55 PM
"The Protection from Evil spell can prevent that, Friend Barratore," Evaris says. "The trick will be casting it before the vampires find us."
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) d20+16=27 ; Thursday June 2nd, 2016 5:23:46 PM
Brom comes down the next morning. He grabs a tall mug of ale and a plate of grub before sitting down to eat. "Grrr...," he says with his head down over his plate shoveling food into his mouth. He lifts his head after a few mouths full. "Good grub." He downs his whole mug of ale.
He eats and drinks his fill. Afterwards he heads back up to gets dressed and comes back down dressed for the day.
ooc: I forgot, what does the blue ring of waterwalking do?
DM JCC: Fate Item (whoever wears first is fated owner) Effect Waterwalking, but on the undersurface of the water, also gives wearer waterbreathing. Causes a DC 40 Strength Check not to head for the surface of the water. (DC check was added by after giving out the ring)
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Thursday June 2nd, 2016 11:30:29 PM
Joining the discussion of mind control, Emrys adds, "Protection From Evil would work nicely. I'm afraid with all my advanced knowledge of Enchantments, I can offer no spell that can guard your mind from it ... not yet anyway. Though I could intercede with a Dispel Magic or even Break Enchantment ... or I could do something a little more invasive. I can offer you my own compulsion, a magical Suggestion or Charm, that would challenge the vampire's force of will against my own (their Charisma check vs. Emrys' Charisma check). You'd only need to trust that I'd wouldn't lead you astray."
He takes a sip of hot tea and continues, "Hmm, I could make some alchemist fire. That would help burn any bat swarms that come our way. I'm afraid those little bat wings would only fan the flames."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Thursday June 2nd, 2016 11:34:37 PM Zzzzzz....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Friday June 3rd, 2016 12:10:46 AM
" Well lets stock up on sone scrolls from the Catacombs. Things we need to MAke it easier on us."
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Friday June 3rd, 2016 4:30:43 PM
The group finds most of the items they are looking for to go Vampire Hunting. (only magical stuff other than holy water needs to be Catacombs) After about four hours Evred manages to hunt up the group. By that time, Brom had over heard the merchants talking quietly. It gets mentioned to the group when you gather up to figure out your next move. With a couple clues, now the group needs to make a plan of action.....
(sorry for the abrupt post, managed to get home and have 15 minutes to get ready to leave again.)
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Friday June 3rd, 2016 11:33:09 PM "Right-o. Once you all finish shopping, I will find you. I have to go check on Blue. He has been watching the hideout of those half-orc thugs this morning and trying to follow them. Catch you later."
Evred heads down to the hideout he discovered previously and searches for Blue.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Saturday June 4th, 2016 8:33:49 AM
Edson just heads to the Catacombs to pick some stuff up for the upcoming fight.
Lanliss Slowed HP26/50 HP 63/80 AC:26 touch:19 flat:18 cmd:25 Saturday June 4th, 2016 5:51:09 PM
Before Lanliss goes out and about he asks Roel the following. Do you know by chance where I can get my weapons to become more "able" against the undead ? Assuming there is another way except the Catacombs. If not, then Lanliss proceeds to find the Catacombs.
Evaris d20+11=18 ; Sunday June 5th, 2016 10:31:34 PM
Evaris puts some thought into what spells to prepare, but for the most part he is content to let the rest of the group determine a strategy.
"Some undead don't like silver weapons," he tells Lanliss. "Though I'm afraid I can't recall about vampires specifically." [OOC: Knowledge Religion 18, which is pathetic and not enough to know about vampires.]
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 d20+12=15 ; d20+15=28 ; Monday June 6th, 2016 12:39:35 AM
(Emrys has made Knowledge [Religion] checks during the combat in the 30's to recall all vampire abilities and weaknesses, if I need to to it again for this conversation, then his short-term memory needs a lot work.)
"Lanliss, if you don't have magic weapons, then you can borrow my silver dagger. It is a masterwork weapon, it will serve you well."
Emrys then looks to Evaris and asks, "Can you cast Death Ward? That spell should be most useful against their soul-draining slam attacks (prevents level-drain and nullifies the effects). I'd cast it, but I haven't quite mastered that spell ... not yet anyway."
(Alchemist Craft rules suck. It would take Emrys at least 3 days to make just 1 flask of Alchemist Fire. Not worth it for a 1d6 fire grenade. Potions take far less time.)
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Monday June 6th, 2016 1:15:28 PM
Barratore nods to Roel, Ahh. Good to know on that then. thanks"
Barratore returns to the house to relax a bit. He was geared up and ready to go whenever the rest of them narrowed down where it was they were going to go. "Any spells for Detecting Undead that we could employ?"
Other than that suggestion, Barratore has little to offer
Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Monday June 6th, 2016 2:43:33 PM
Evred goes off again and checks in on his shadow Blue. The report he gets is that there has been no movement anywhere near the tunnel with the dead drop blocks in it. Roel does answer, "It all depends on what types of undead you want to kill. I understand that you are after Vampires. So it's rumored that silver will effect Vampires adversely, some of the other special metals might also, but I'm not sure. Most of the lesser Vampires are adversely effected by Sun light, some of the more powerful are what's called Daywalkers. Now here in Float City, that doesn't really do much, the only place that gets any real amount of sunlight is the top level, I doubt that many Vampires will be going up there.
You get your shopping accomplished and everyone gathers back at the house to share what they've heard or learned over the last day.....
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Monday June 6th, 2016 7:36:01 PM
Emrys blinks his eyes in disbelief. Why is there still so much confusion about vampires among his friends . Being an exceptional Liguistician and gifted polyglot (able to speak and write in 12 different languages), he has been know at times to mistakenly switch between one of his many languages in mid-sentence. He's worked very hard to prevent that from happening since the mishap at the stone giant wedding in which he was officiating. What a rocky start for those two!
"Excuse me ... but has anyone been hearing what I've been saying about vampire all this time? I've explained their weaknesses, defensive attributes and even their basic undead traits."
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(On May 1st, roughly 8 to 10 hours ago, Emrys made a Knowledge [Religion] check of 30 to recall lore about vampires during the combat. Shortly after the combat, he made a 2nd one that was in the upper mid twenties. Which is more than enough to recall many different facts about vampires.
According to the book about Knowledge checks on Monster Lore: You can use this skill to identify monsters and their special powers or vulnerabilities. In general, the DC of such a check equals 10 + the monster’s CR. For common monsters, such as goblins, the DC of this check equals 5 + the monster’s CR. For particularly rare monsters, such as the tarrasque, the DC of this check equals 15 + the monster’s CR or more. A successful check allows you to remember a bit of useful information about that monster. For every 5 points by which your check result exceeds the DC, you recall another piece of useful information.
Vampires belong to the general DC 10+CR range. Depending on their CR, only a Knowledge check of 14 - 19 (depending on the vampire's CR) is needed to recall some information about vampires. So Evaris' roll of 18 isn't pathetic at all.)
Evaris Monday June 6th, 2016 9:08:44 PM
"I can prepare a Death Ward, yes," Evaris says. "And I do have a Daylight spell prepared, but I'm not sure if that will do anything. It's not real sunlight, after all."
"Oh! And I almost forgot. I hope everyone can join me for a Heroes' Feast before we go after the vampires."
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Monday June 6th, 2016 9:56:28 PM
ooc: Did we ever pick a name for the group?
Evred returns, having little to report. "Gray and black market activity has been slow. Perhaps these vampires are disrupting more than just the upper crust of the financial sector. Or perhaps the upper crust is very much involved in the underworld and every level is getting hit." He plops in a chair and his undead companion curls at his feet. "What shinies did you buy?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 26,Touch AC 19, Flatfooted AC 12, HP 10/57(17) Tuesday June 7th, 2016 6:51:45 AM
" We need to have a serious game plan. I doubt Gargul will be so accommodating with us this time if we end up back there."
(DM JohnC) Guess it's Life after all...... Tuesday June 7th, 2016 12:19:12 PM
The group combines the information it has gathered, the guilds are either gone or being suppressed from their normal business. The Half-orcs haven't seemed to reset the escape route they apparently spent quite some time setting up. And the group seems to have all the knowledge they can muster about fighting Vampires. The options seem to be waiting for the Vampires to strike out again or going around some of the shadier areas of the city looking for this Markx the youth mentioned to Evred, if the group want to search for the Rouge's Guilds in the city. The other option is to take the jar to either of the smaller apothecaries and let the guilds and city folk fend for themselves. Is there another option, what will the group decide.
Brom the Barbarian - Rich P; AC: 25 (T 14, FF 25, Raged 23), CMD: 30 (33 Raged); HP: 132/132 (165/165 Raged); DR 2/- (DR 4/-) Tuesday June 7th, 2016 3:05:14 PM
Brom sits with a mug of ale. So many things to do and Brom doesn't care which one they do as long as they decide. "You guys just tell me where ta go." He says. "Good plan, stay near Barratore and me when the fighting starts."
Evaris Tuesday June 7th, 2016 10:04:32 PM
"Perhaps Roel would be willing to take the jar to one of the apothecaries, while we undertake the vampire hunt," Evaris says.
Evred Whitesmith (Tanner) HP 100 -- AC 23/18/15 -- F+7 R+16 W+5 -- CMD 28 Tuesday June 7th, 2016 11:33:53 PM "I'm going to search for Markx. Who wants to have fun? I'm sure our two minotaurs could challenge half the Docks Level to a drinking contest."
Emrys Myrridanmyl, stephen f. ac10 hp51/51 Tuesday June 7th, 2016 11:42:29 PM
"Well, we are going to need more than one Death Ward spell. Evaris, your Daylight spell, while an excellent idea, did seem to be ineffective against the vampire. Maybe you could prepare a second Death Ward. If I take the Feather Fall ring from party treasure, I could possibly purchase two more scrolls of Death Ward at the Catacombs. That would protect our warrior friends from the vampire's nasty life draining attacks (level-drain slam attacks).
"We could also use some wooden stakes. A simple wooden stake, sharpened to a point and stabbed through the heart, would quickly bring an end to their miserable undeath. Perhaps we could acquire some wood from the various debris piles around the city. Using the splintered shards of their shameful attacks for their own demise ... quite poetic if you ask me."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 29 (T 14 FF 24), CMD:30; HP: 121/121Character Sheet Wednesday June 8th, 2016 9:57:18 AM
Barratore fills his tankard and slowly exhales a big breath. He went over a bit of what Emrys had said about vampires in general in his head. The Floating City had no sunshine, meaning they could operate at any time. Silver good, wooden stakes, holy water and cutting off the head. Emrys had also said something about a vampire being able to become like smoke. What could he do about that? The minotaur did not know. The earlier engagement had shown them to be highly mobile and fast targets as well as quick and skilled at dodging.
He had Garguls blessing upon him and hopefully that will take the creatures by surprise and with Imod;'s help that surprise would be all he needed
"Let's go find this Markx person" Barratore stands up, it was time for action and he was done listening to the others talk in circles. Barratore heads to the door
Gargul's boon 'Death', all weapons (manufactured and natural) are considered to be under the effect of a 'Bless Weapon' spell for the next 2 combats
(DM JohnC) A House with no name Wednesday June 8th, 2016 1:07:04 PM
With decisions made, Roel takes the jar very carefully and leaves to go to Float City Apothecary. The rest of the group prepares to search for Markx, Barratore has a bunch of new stuff to store, either on his person or hand out to those who can use. The group leaves the house, goes down one level and starts trying to locate Markx. After a few hours the group ends up standing in a back alley. This back alley seems to be even darker and deeper in the shadows..The group is facing a house that's the typical three story building. The windows are all boarded over even the door seems to be blocked shut tight. The building is a bark brown, and doesn't look like it's been painted or cleaned for many years. If it was on a main street, the city would have already enforced it's upkeep. How the group located the building was from most of the locals saying they avoided it, because it made people ill if they got too close, even though they sometimes see people going in. The people of the area are reluctant to say very much. They are afraid of something or someone and it's more imposing than the group's reputation can counter.
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