DM Kathy Monday June 27th, 2016 10:37:50 PM
[Everybody please take 500 XP for the previous scene.]
You are soon able to find the office on Swan Street. It's kind of a combination office and warehouse, and most of the activity seems to be in the warehouse. Peering through the slightly-open doors, you can see Bromley Birch, the big, bluff, hearty human you met at the reception last night. He's conferring with a lean fellow with two swords in his sword-belt and a woman with a rapier at her hip. A few workers in the background move boxes around.
The lean man glances up and sees you, and gives Birch a poke and a nod in your direction. He looks up, surprised and a little puzzled. "Ah! The group from Dirt City, was it? What can we do for you?"
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:37/37 d20+10=18 ; d20+7=14 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 10:25:08 AM
(OoC: Huh, I swear I posted yesterday. Maybe the site ate it? In any case, sorry about that.)
Var hangs at the back of the group, looking for good lines of sight for his arrows (Perception: 18), and giving off an aura of malice to anyone who tries to challenge them (Intimidate: 14)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:22; Touch 18; FF 18] - CMD 24 d20+12=21 ; d20+7=19 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 1:47:34 PM
Before heading to the meeting with the group Toston uses a charge of his wand of mage armor (OOC: let me know how long I have left)
Toston observes the situation he hopes that Asteria doesn't do anything brash as the group seems to have the element of surprise and maybe through subterfuge the group can get further into the inner sanctum before fists start flying.
He observes both the man and his surroundings. (Perception: 21; Sense Motive : 19)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=25 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 7:04:08 PM
Lornak did not interact with Bromley Birch at the merchant meeting so he lets Toston do the talking for this one. He will speak up if need be but sticks to the sidelines with Var and tries to look as equally manacling. (Intimidate d20=25)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 35/35; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 18] d20+8=18 ; d20+6=23 ; Tuesday June 28th, 2016 8:19:11 PM
Before the group leaves, Asteria goes through a bit of strategizing with her team. "If they look like they wanna fight, just move aside and let me at 'em."
Asteria, although wanting to just get to the punching part already, plays it safe and stays quiet. She stays on the side with Var and Lornak, but is ready to push her way to the front if need be. She tries her best to give off a frightening aura. While she's at it, the barbarian also looks for any other threats to the group, other then the obvious people talking at the front.
Hmerrin(HP 41/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 20) Tuesday June 28th, 2016 10:28:44 PM
Hmerrin looks around for someone in the group to say something. Wil finally does. Hmerrin nods helpfully.
DM Kathy Tuesday June 28th, 2016 10:59:49 PM
For an awkward moment, nobody says anything, and the Shipwell crew begins to frown. Then Wilford speaks up, saying you're looking for work.
Birch approaches you, his broad smile back in place. "Work, is it?" he asks. "Tired of life in Dirt City? Can't say I blame you. Well, gents--and lady--we're always on the lookout for new talent, ain't we?" The last is tossed over his shoulder to the other two--neither of whom look especially pleased to see you. "So, do you have talent? And what kind?"
Var, Toston, and Asteria notice that the workers in the background are also armed.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d20+5=7 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 9:15:22 AM
Alizar thinks of the typical Dirt City tough, and does his best to imitate that bravado and machismo. "Eyy, so like, we're here with de's merchants, right? But the coin's not good enough, if you catch my drift." Alizar cracks a smile, confident in his peerless subterfuge (Bluff: 7)
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:37/37 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 9:36:33 AM
(OoC: Forgot to mention this, but Rocky asked me to cover for him while he's out "enjoying nature" with is "family")
Var, spoiling for a fight, raises an eyebrow at Wil & Alizar's attempt to deceive the pirates, but he keeps his mouth shut.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:22; Touch 18; FF 18] - CMD 24 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 1:33:19 PM
Toston can be honest about what he can do since describing his talents isn't a lie, "I'm a martial artist who knows a bit of magic. I also know how to sail." Toston says striking a pose.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=11 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 2:09:30 PM
"Agreed." Lornak says to Wilford. "My talent for moving hot items should be making me decent coin for a change." (Bluff d20=11) Lornak turns to Birch; "I know the routes pretty well." (Knowledge Local, Urban d20=12)
(OOC - really he means drinking and gambling :P. I miss those trips...)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 8:38:39 PM
Dušan was struck dumb by the attempt at the attempt at subterfuge. He was expecting to go with plan fists. After he regains his composure he attempts to support Alizar with a firm slap on the back and a casting of Touch of Glory.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday June 29th, 2016 8:40:08 PM
(OOC - +4 To Charisma check making Bluff 11)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 35/35; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 18] d20+8=20 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 9:04:55 PM
Asteria doesn't need to lie when the group is asked for their talents. She takes one hand and cups it, then slams her other fist into it repeatedly. Her Greataxe glimmers menacingly from its spot on her back.
Hmerrin wordlessly pulls out both axes, and begins slowly rolling each of hands so that the axes, in tandem, trace a slow circle before settling back into his ready grip with a soft slap.
roll...slap...roll...slap...roll...
[Intimidate to demoralize. Check 21] Demoralize: You can use this skill to cause an opponent to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC.
DM Kathy d20=17 ; Wednesday June 29th, 2016 10:33:45 PM Alizar attempts to bluff, but even Dušan's spell isn't enough to make him believable. Wilford's attempt is much better, but Lornak's attempt to help does not go well.
Asteria and Hmerrin stick to intimidation, while Toston tries to lie without lying.
Birch does appear a bit shaken by Hmerrin's display of prowess, but it's clear from his frown that he isn't buying what Alizar and Lornak are selling. "Uh-huh," he says. "Now, suppose you tell us why you're really here. Or clear out before you get hurt." Behind him, the lean man stands up and the woman puts her hand on the hilt of her rapier.
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+9=29 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+8=15 Thursday June 30th, 2016 9:55:45 AM
Wil uses a lot of intimidation and some sleight of hand to pull out his crossbow and point it at Birch's head. "We are looking for work. Any hint of anything else is a mistake. When can we start and where?" (Intimidate: 29)(Sleight of Hand: 17)(Bluff: 15)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d20+8=15 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 10:30:24 AM
Alizar did not even flinch when Wil pulled out his crossbow. The elf kept his eyes on Bitch, and responded with an even voice, "I don't think there is any need for misunderstanding here. We're all just folk, I think we can hammer out a mutually beneficial 'trade agreement' here."
Alizar was unsure of how the next few minutes moments would go, as such, he began to gather healing energies as he spoke...
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=9 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 11:12:48 AM
Taking his cue from Alizar, Lornak slowly lays a hand on the hilt of his rapier and says with a pause on the word Pirate; "One where pirates are given the opportunity to go back to their glory days as sailors and make an honest living." (Diplomacy d20=9)
(OOC I am loving this!! - Standoff!)
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:37/37 d20+7=24 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 12:59:34 PM
Var's patience begins to run out and the short Half-Orc speaks up. "You just take your grubby hands off your weapons there, before *you* get hurt." (Intimidate: 24)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 24 d20+2=3 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 4:04:57 PM
Toston casts the shield spell on himself
"If you want to do this, let's do this but maybe we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement"
Toston's bluff rang hollow in his own ears.
(Bluff 3 = natural 1)
Active Effects : shield - 10 rounds +4 shield bonus AC
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 35/35; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 18] d20+8=10 ; Thursday June 30th, 2016 7:16:00 PM
The barbarian tries to be intimidating with the rest of the group, but ultimately fails. "I'm gonna squash you like a berry! Wait, that's easy..." Asteria shakes her head at her own threat and settles for taking out her shield and battleaxe.
(Intimidate: 10)
Hmerrin(HP 41/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 20) Thursday June 30th, 2016 7:28:52 PM
Hmerrin wordlessly rolls his axes, around and around. His eyes settle on the lean fellow.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday June 30th, 2016 9:13:31 PM
Dušan, sensing that plan fists might be coming back to the fore, takes a few steps back behind the intimidation line, ready to cast Bull's Strength on Asteria as soon as violence erupts.
DM Kathy d20+11=29 ; d20+11=29 ; 3d6+4=16 ; d20+11=18 ; d8+9=11 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 1:13:10 AM
Negotiations break down at this point. Toston casts a defensive spell, Wilford readies his crossbow; Lornak puts a hand on his sword hilt; Asteria and Hmerrin continue to look menacing; and Var issues a fresh threat.
That seems to be enough to kick off the festivities.
The lean man steps forward, drawing his rapier. He manages to slash at Var and then withdraw so nimbly that Var can't attack him as he retreats. The rapier catches Var right across the belly, and does a lot of damage. [Critical hit, Vital Strike feat, 16 points of damage.]
Birch strides up to Hmerrin, drawing his longsword. He swings--a mighty, chopping blow that manages to get through Hmerrin's armor for 11 points of damage.
The woman draws her rapier and begins hurling colorful insults at your party. Even in the midst of the fight, you have to admit that some of them are pretty entertaining. They seem to bolster her allies quite a bit. [Bardsong; Inspire Courage]
The other employees, a bit late to the party, only have time to move forward and draw their weapons.
The start of hostilities triggers Dušan's readied action; Asteria now has Bull Strength.
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:21/37 d20+8=16 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 8:27:53 AM
Var howls in pain and steps back out of reflex. Refocusing himself he draws and arrow and fires it at the pirate standing between him and Whitley (16 vs. AC; 4 Damage).
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+6=22 ; d3+2=5 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 9:45:22 AM
Lornak's feels his stomach drop as he witnesses Wil's overly aggressive negotiation tactic. "Wait!" Lornak yells as he feverishly goes to quell the situation but is too late. Why do they always shoot first!? He angrily asks in his minds eye as he brandishes his whip and rapier. A threat of violence is not violence itself.
"Go for the Bard!" He frustratingly spits at Toston as he maneuvers to trip up Birch, clearing a path. (Move action) (Attack action D20=22, 5 dmg)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+4=16 ; d8=2 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 10:53:33 AM
The commotion throws Wil's hard-nosed plan out the window. "Well, you started it... now stand and fight." Stated Cicero flatly. Wil fired at Birch. (Attack: 16 - Hit 2)
Orisons: Guidance, Virtue - X2 First Level - Summon Monster I, Divine Favor
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=45 ; d100=95 ; Friday July 1st, 2016 10:43:17 PM
Dušan cringed at the blow Var received as he finished casting Bull's Strength on Asteria.
Dušan is worried that his healing is not up to the job and instead shifts to cast Cat's Grace on Var to boost his Dexterity and hopefully his dodge. The Wold seemed to be in concordance as Dušan found a particularly strong Lei Line that fueled his spell. Happy to have finally found a strong Lei Line in these foreign lands, he tries to cover the distnace towards Hmerrin, but comes up a bit short.
(OOC: d100 = 45 Ley Roll readied Bull's Strength, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. d100 = 95 Ley Roll Cat's Grace, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 3/1, L2 4/1 39 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 40 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+6=24 ; d6+1=5 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 1:25:40 AM
Toston strategically maneuvers around those blocking him to get within ranged striking distance of the bard, drawing his bow and knocking an arrow as he moves. He imbues the bow and arrow with a fraction of his arcane power (OOC: swift action, activate arcane strike).
"Hey bard lady, this is what I think of your comedy routine!" The gnome cries as he fires a shot at her. (24 vs AC; 5 magical piercing damage)
Active Effects : shield - 9 rounds : +4 shield bonus AC / negates magic missiles mage armor - 1 hour minus time expired : +4 AC / vs ethereal touch
Hmerrin(HP 32/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 20) d20+7=16 ; d8+5=7 ; d20+7=8 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 8:35:48 PM
Hmerrin keeps making threatening faces at the fellow with the rapier, right up until he catches sight of sharp end of a longsword coming down at his head.
With a twist, he manages to escape with 'only' a ripped up shoulder. The young fighter launches two badly aimed counter blows, more to keep Birch off him than for any other reason.
-- Full attack Battleaxe hits ac 16 for 7 hp damage Handaxe miss (nat 1. here we go)
DM Kathy d20+11=13 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+10=12 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=8 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=6 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2016 9:30:26 PM Var staggers from the blow and recovers enough to fire an arrow at somebody he thinks of as a pirate, when he's clearly labeled "not a former pirate." Whoever the man is, Var's arrow hits him, and the man curses like a sailor when it sinks home.
Lornak attacks Birch, and deals some damage. The big man grunts, but doesn't seem all that concenred.
Wilford shoots at Birch, but the big man's armor is pretty good, and the arrow just pings off it.
Dušan casts Cat's Grace on Var.
Toston fires at Tydes, and hits.
Hmerrin counters Birch's blows, but he's still off balance, so nothing hits.
Kean, the nimble rapier wielder, darts up to slash at Alizar this time, but his wild swing is way off the mark.
Tydes, the bard, turns her colorful insults on Toston: "....and take yer foul gnomish face outta me sight before I SHRED IT!!" For some reason, this is terrifying! Toston has been hit by a cause fear spell. Make a DC 14 Will save or be Frightened!
Birch smiles at Hmerrin. It's not a pleasant smile. He swings again, two more chopping blows, and one of them hits! Hmerrin takes 12 damage.
The others, who are not pirates, oh no, perish the thought, advance on the party. They target Asteria, Var, and Lornak. Asteria is hit! She takes 10 points damage. Var is also hit! He takes 6 points damage.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+6=13 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 11:18:36 AM
(OOC - was Lornak unsuccessful in tripping Birch with his first hit, or was that intention not understood?)
Lornak sees the "non-pirates" maneuver towards Alizar and attempts to trip the front one with his whip and is disheartened when it does not take purchase. (Attack d20=13)
He shifts position to challenge the same opponent and place himself between him and Alizar but also to open a path for Wil or Dusan to engage the other. (Move action 5-foot step)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+5=17 ; d10=2 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 5:47:42 PM
(Divine Luck: +1 Attack and damage roll) Wil moves a bit and growls as the bolt bounces off the armor. He loads his crossbow with an Adamatine bolt (+1) and fires again at one one the Tot. Not Pirates. (Attack: 17 - Hit: 2) "Gah.. one good hit-please," he said as he shook a bit.
Orisons: Guidance, Virtue - X2 First Level - Summon Monster I
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:21/37 d20+10=16 ; d8+3=8 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 6:07:55 PM
Var takes another shot at the same non-pirate (attack: 16 vs AC; 8 dam)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=48 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 6:10:03 PM
Dušan moves to Hmerrin's side and casts Bull's Strength on the young fighter.
(OOC: d100 = 48 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 4/1 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 39 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 40 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier.)
Alizar (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 6:17:13 PM
Alizar takes a five foot step back to better position himself. Able to see all his companions, Alizar Channels Positive Energy healing all those of good alignment.
(OOC Channel Positive Energy heal 16 HP)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:24; Touch 16; FF 20] - CMD 18 d20+8=25 ; d20+8=20 ; d4+1=3 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 8:12:29 PM
Toston easily shakes off the bard's spell. (25 vs 14 = success)
"Was that supposed to scare me? The only people who will be shredded today are you and your lackeys." he responds.
Toston drops the bow, imbues his fist with magic (swift action: arcane strike) and then charges the bard with a stunning fist attacks.
(20 vc AC; 3 magical bludgeoning damage; Fort Save DC 15 or be stunned for 1 round)
Active Effects : shield - 8 rounds : +4 shield bonus AC / negates magic missiles mage armor - 1 hour minus time expired : +4 AC / vs ethereal touch charging - +2 to hit / -2 AC
DM Kathy d20+4=9 ; d20+3=4 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+2=6 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=8 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=6 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 9:38:48 PM Lornak swings his whip again, and shifts position to defend his companions. [OOC: I didn't realize you were trying to trip. You rolled attack and damage. You don't roll damage when you're attempting a combat maneuver. Instead, you roll a combat maneuver check, and compare your total to the opponents CMD. If you want to try to do that going forward, I'll just give you the CMDs because tripping is complicated! Kean and Birch are 20; the Non-Pirates are 16; the bard is 15.]
Wilford takes a piece out of one of the innocent sailors who are totally not pirates.
Var takes a shot at one of the non-pirates. Since he is standing right next to him, it provokes an Attack of Opportunity, but it's a feeble attack and then the man goes down.
Dušan continues to buff the party, while Alizar provides some healing.
Toston smacks the bard, and you can practially see the little birdies circling her head. She shuts up.
Kean darts forward to slash at Asteria this time, and hits! Asteria takes 7 damage.
Birch swings at Hmerrin again, but this time he attepts to Sunder Hmerrin's battleaxe! Luckily, he does not succeed.
The remaining sailors attack; one on Hmerrin, one on Lornak, and one on Asteria. Hmerrin is hit for 9 damage; Lornak is hit for 6 damage.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 41/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=15 ; d8+8=9 ; Monday July 4th, 2016 10:35:54 PM
OOC: Sorry for missing two nights in a row! This weekend has been very busy for me, and tonight I was celebrating the 4th of July with my family.
Asteria freezes for a few moments during combat, but eventually comes to her senses after being smacked around a bit. "Hey! Don't you have any manners? Never hit a woman, especially while she isn't paying attention!" Asteria takes her battleaxe and swings at the closest non-pirate to her, and curses at its not so favorable result.
--- 15 vs. AC for 9 damage with battleaxe
37 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:26/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+6=19 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 2:21:13 PM
Lornak concentrates on harassing his opponents. "Aggression?! Not up for negotiating?" Lornak asks as takes a hit. He lashes out at the non-sailor to the his right(left of Hmerrin), tripping him. Attack vs CMD d20=19. He hopes that Hmerrin or Wil can take advantage of the man being prone.
"I mean its a legitimate tactic in Dirt City, but doesn't seem to be the norm in this fine place." Lornak says to the non-pirate in front of him. He raises his buckler to cover a wolfish grin that spreads across his face.
(Buckler +1 to AC Active)
(OOC - that was my intention, yes. The whip comes with dmg, I thought it activates whenever I use it to trip or not. Thank you I will call the CMD moving forward.)
Var (Tom I.) AC:17/T:13/FF:14/CMD:20 HP:21/37 d20+11=14 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 5:08:16 PM
Var holds his ground and pulls out one of his flaming arrows, and fires it at Kean (14 vs AC...)
Wil fires his bolt then sees the man fall. "Blast, timing could be better," he shouted.
"Hey," whispers Cicero. "Let me out." "Hold on a minute," Wil replies. (Attack: 7 - Hit 6) Orisons: Guidance, Virtue - X2 First Level - Summon Monster I
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+6=12 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 8:07:42 PM
(OOC: Stunned means she dropped whatever she is holding)
Toston charges his fists with magical energy and uses another stunning fist attempt against the bard (12 vs FF AC - 2) (3 magic bludgeoning if hits ; DC 15 fort save or be stunned again)
Active Effects : shield - 7 rounds : +4 shield bonus AC / negates magic missiles mage armor - 1 hour minus time expired : +4 AC / vs ethereal touch
Alizar (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d8=4 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 9:14:26 PM
Alizar unslings his shortbow as he makes way to Asteria. "It's just scratch. I'll have that cleaned right up."
Alizar lays a hand on the barbarian and casts cure light wounds (d8+4=8 hp)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=17 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 9:18:52 PM
Dušan dashes to Lornak and casts Cat's Grace on him.
(OOC: d100 = 17 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/1, L2 4/1 37 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 39 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 40 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 32/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str d20+9=23 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+5=10 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 9:29:29 PM
Hmerrin takes a series of blows.
"You know," he growls. "I'm really getting tired of this."
The young fighter lashes out against Birch.
--- Full Attack on Birch Battleaxe hits ac 23 for 15 hp damage. Handaxe hits ac 23 for 10 hp damage.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:21:27 PM
Asteria grins at Alizar and gives him a little thumbs up. "Thanks for the healing! I guess I owe you a drink now, right?"
DM Kathy d20+3=9 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=17 ; 2d6+4=11 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+7=14 ; d20+6=20 ; 2d6+3=9 ; d20+6=19 ; 2d6+3=13 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2016 10:25:36 PM Asteria comes roaring back to life, but maybe needs less roaring and more aiming.
Lornak taunts his opponents, and trips one of them.
Var shoots at Kean, but misses.
Wilford fires an errant shot.
Toston swings at the bard again, and just barely manages to connect. She is stunned once again.
Alizar heals Astria, and Dušan casts Cat's Grace on Lornak.
Hmerrin unleashes two solid blows against Birch. "Mind you don't hurt yourself, boy," he growls.
Kean steps up to Asteria, and this time declines to dart away. Instead, his rapier and short sword flash--one, two three! Two of them hit, one critically. Asteria takes 15 points of damage from two hits.
Birch steps to put Hmerrin into flank. He tries again to Sunder Hmerrin's battleaxe, and this time he hits! Hmerrin's battleaxe takes 14 points of damage. here are the rules for Sunder, and here is a table listing weapon hardness and hit points.
The man Lornak knocked down scrambles to his feet again, provoking an attack of opportunit from Lornak. Assuming he survives the experience, he hits Lornak with his cutlass for 8 damage.
The non-pirate next to Asteria moves to put her into flank, and slices at her with his cutlass! He seems to know just where to hit to cause the most damage; Asteria takes another 9 damage.
The non-pirate next to Hmerrin has a similar affinity for vulnerable spots, and hits him for 13 damage.
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:31/37 d20+10=24 ; d8+3=11 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 8:44:36 AM
Seeing that Asteria is in a bit of trouble, Var pivots and looses an arrow over Alizar's shoulder, hitting the "totally legitimate sailor" hard (24 vs. AC; 11 dmg), hoping to free up her flank so the two of them can focus on Kean.
(Cat's Grace +4 Dex; 37 rounds left)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:26/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+6=12 ; d20+6=17 ; d4+2=3 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 12:09:44 PM
Lornak's intention was to trip the opponent next to Hmerrin but somehow caught the one in front of him. He takes advantage of the opportunity and strikes the man with his rapier (d20=12, 0 dmg)
Lornak nerve endings tingle as a familiar feeling spreads over body. Cat's Grace, good may Dusan. He thinks to himself. He continues to fight with vigor.
"You're giving Acid City a bad name." Lornak says as he takes another swing at the brigand. (d20=17, 3 dmg)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Cat's Grace +4 Dex: 37 rounds)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=19 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+5=10 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 1:34:16 PM
(Stealth: 19; Acrobatics: 19) Wil does some magnificent aerobics and stealthily leaps behind Birch. He settles on Mad Eyes right and fires on the Sneak but misses. "Is that Mad eyes?" Cicero says, filling Wil's ears. "She doesn't have Mad eyes. She is kind of cute." "Are you serious? We are in the middle of something and you are thinking about flirting." "You are thinking about it, not me..." "Ugh..." Wil gasps. "You are nothing but a pain. Are you ready to be summoned?" (Attack: 10 - hit: 8
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+6=19 ; d20+10=20 ; d4+1=3 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 1:49:22 PM
Toston yells out, "I found a new game its called smack a bard, sadly I can only do it one more time so if anyone has any other ideas in how to keep her occupied next round after this one I'm all ears"
Toston draws his kama (move action) and then attempts to trip the bard (20 (forgot to add +1 for masterwork kama) vs Flat CMD - 2 b/c stunned)
He then imbues his weapon and body with magical energy (swift action) and heroically (spends a hero point) attempts to stun her one last time with a kick (20 vs flat AC - 6 if stunned / prone ; otherwise 16 vs flat AC -2 if just stunned) (3 magical bludgeoning damage ; fort save DC 15 or be stunned again)
Active Effects : shield - 6 rounds : +4 shield bonus AC / negates magic missiles mage armor - 1 hour minus time expired : +4 AC / vs ethereal touch 1 hero point spent 3 of 3 stunning fists used
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 6:50:43 PM
It sure was a good thing these guys were totally not pirates, otherwise they group would have been in trouble. Alizar once again placed his hands on his barbarian compatriot, and channeled healing energies into her. (Cure Moderate Wounds: +10 HP to Asteria) "That's two you owe me sister." Alizar reached into his reserve power as he shifted to his right to gain better position, then he channeled positive energy, healing all his allies around him. [HERO POINT] (Channel Positive Energy: +9 HP to EVERYONE EXCEPT WILFORD)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=79 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 7:10:11 PM
"It's getting a little crowded around here." Dušan says as he casts Spectral Hand.
(OOC: d100 = 79 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/1, L2 3/1 36 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 37 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 39 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 40 rounds Spectral Hand)
Hmerrin(HP 28/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 7:41:14 PM OOC - I'm calling the battleaxe a one-handed metal hafted weapon.
Hmerrin grunts as Birch's sword clangs off the haft of his axe. "You're trying to BREAK it!" the fighter accuses, affronted. "That's not kipper at all!"
And then he's hit with a sword from another guy, and decides there are worse things. Alizar's healing washes over him again. Good thing, cause these two guys are tough.
The lad steps out of the flank, and launches two ineffective blows at Birch.
---- Battleaxe 16/20 hp. Full attack on Birch Battleaxe misses (ac 15) Handaxe misses (ac 11)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 45/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 11/12] d20+16=34 ; d8+12=13 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2016 9:58:38 PM
"I will buy you so many drinks." Asteria promises Alizar earnestly. Then, she focuses on the jerk with two cutlasses, and a menacing look goes across her face. The barbarian steps to the side and snarls at her foe, letting an infamous barbarian rage wash over her. She raises her battleaxe high and swings it down onto him.
--- 34 vs AC for 13 damage against Whitley Kean 5 foot step right
36 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 45/50; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 11/12] Wednesday July 6th, 2016 10:02:02 PM
OOC: Fixing my AC because of the rage
DM Kathy d20+3=6 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=14 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=22 ; 2d6+3=12 ; 2d6+3=14 ; d20+6=10 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 12:01:36 AM Var decides to give Asteria a hand, and sinks an arrow into the sailor flanking her. The man howls in pain.
Lornak switches to his rapier and stabs his opponent.
Wilford tries to attack the bard, but misses. Her eyes may or may not be "mad," but Wilford does notice they are two different colors: one blue and one brown.
The bard is having a rough day at the office. Toston trips, then stuns her.
Alizar provides some more healing, and Dušan calls up a Spectral Hand.
Hmerrin is incensed by Birch's tactics, but unfortunately, that doesn't translate into a withering attack. At least, not this round.
Asteria unleashes a load of whoop-a....er, I mean a load of hurt on Kean.
Birch shifts positions and tries his Sundering trick again on Hmerrin, but is unsuccessful.
Kean also shifts, and attacks Asteria again. This time, only one of his slashes connects; Asteria takes 8 damage.
Two of the sailors shift to flank Lornak. Both attack, and both hit. Lornak takes 26 damage from two attacks.
The other sailor, badly wounded, nevertheless limps into position to flank Asteria. All his determination is for naught, however; his blade swings wide of its target.
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+10=29 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 9:30:12 AM
Var takes another shot at the faux-pirate flanking Asteria (29 vs. AC; 6 Damage), landing another solid hit.
To Dusan, he says "Maybe you could do something about that...?"
(Cat's Grace +4 Dex; 36 rounds left)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=14 ; d20+8=27 ; 2d6+1=11 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 10:49:32 AM
(Stealth: 14) Wil drops the crossbow and grabs his Medium quarterstaff with both hands. (27 vs flat AC - 6 if stunned / prone - Hit: 11) "Hey, you said I could come out," Cicero pleads. "Maybe next time. I needed to get this done without your distraction." "...and you need to stay quiet," Wil warns the bard after striking her.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:6/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+16=30 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 1:47:39 PM
Lornak feels his vitality peak as he feels the familiar warmth of Alizar's healing touch. He hears his companion's plea for assistance with the bard and he flips up the coil of his whip in one hand. He goes to throw it to his comrade but he feels white hot points of pain strike his body as if in unison. His body seizes. He staggers a bit and almost falls but not before he musters his will.
He tosses his whip to Toston and then turns to fight his assailants. "Fine hospitality this town has..." He says, woosey. "I feel very at home here..."
(hero point spent to add +8 luck, Treating action like a thrown attack to toss whip. d20=30, assuming Precise Shot is active for range into melee, if not apply -4 penalty d20=26) (Five foot step to get out from being flanked)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Cat's Grace +4 Dex: 36 rounds)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+3=9 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 4:11:00 PM
Toston attempts to catch the whip (dex check : 9 / reflex save : 13 OOC: not sure which to use) and then tries to tie the bard with it if he caught it. (Profession Sailor : 15)
"Thanks Lornak." Toston yells
Active Effects : shield - 5 rounds : +4 shield bonus AC / negates magic missiles mage armor - 1 hour minus time expired : +4 AC / vs ethereal touch 1 hero point spent 3 of 3 stunning fists used
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=44 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 5:20:42 PM
Dušan responds to Var, "I'll do what I can."
Moving closer to someone who is obviuosly not a pirate, he also sends his Spectral Hand toward Hmerrin trying to open room to maneuver. With the Spectral Hand, Dušan casts Shield of Faith on Hmerrin.
Turning to the problem in front of him. He digs and with a Heroic effort, he pulls out his wicked corpse grin. The one that says I'm enjoying this carnage a little to much, and casts Scare on the non-piratical being.
(OOC: Cast Lvl 1 Divine Spell, Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +2 deflection bonus to AC Hero Point Spent: Scare Saving throw Wil vs 16 partial or become Frightened for 4/1 round d100 = 79 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 2/1 35 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 39 rounds Spectral Hand 40 rounds Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +2 deflection bonus to AC)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 37/50; AC: 18; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 10/12] d20+16=36 ; d8+12=16 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 8:23:39 PM
Asteria moves up to get a better positioning, and targets Kean again. With a devilish grin, she sends her axe of doom down onto her adversary.
--- 36 vs. AC for 16 damage against Kean 5 foot step up
35 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier.
Hmerrin(HP 28/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str d20+9=16 ; d20+9=21 ; d6+5=8 ; Thursday July 7th, 2016 8:38:42 PM
The fellow seems awfully intent on bustin' Hmerrin's axe. The young fighter feels like he should be able to take advantage of this, but can't seem to get his swings right.
-- Battleaxe 16/20 hp. Full attack on Birch Battleaxe misses (ac 18) Handaxe hits ac 21 for 8 hp damage.
DM Kathy d20+9=26 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=8 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=7 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+6=11 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=17 ; 2d6(6+2)+3=11 Friday July 8th, 2016 1:25:39 AM Var fires another arrow into the sailor flanking Asteria, and the man drops.
Wilford clobbers the bard. [OOC: I moved you up next to the bard; please remember to move your character. You need to be next to somebody to do a melee attack like a quarterstaff.]
Lornak tosses Toston his whip, without even asking Toston to toss him an idol in return. Weird. [OOC: A ranged attack would normally provoke, but I'll let it go because it isn't really an attack and anyway you're really hurt.]
Toston doesn't snatch the whip out of the air, but he is able to pick it up off the ground, and put a makeshift binding on the bard.
Dušan casts Shield of Faith on Hmerrin, then tries to scare the man flanking Asteria, but he is beyond scaring being dead and all. So, your choice; you can switch targets or un-spend that Hero point.
Asteria carves into Kean. Hmerrin lands another blow on Birch, who is really starting to look hurt.
Kean attacks Asteria again, then 5-foots back. He hits her twice, for a total of 12 damage.
The bard scowls at Toston and speaks a shot phrase. Toston must succeed at a DC 15 Fortitude save or be blinded!
Birch decides to stop the fancy Sundering stuff and get back to clobbering. His longsword connects with Hmerrin for 10 damage.
Lornak's assailants continue to press him. Only one of them hits, but he does 11 points of damage.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 1:46:01 AM
Alizar was responding slower than normal in this fight...
He reached down into his well of energy, and cast his healing magics. Healing all of his allies. (Channel Positive Energy: 10HP to everyone with 'good alignments)
To make up for his sluggishness, he reached back into his well of energy, and cast a second wave of healing magics.
*Hero Point* (Channel Positive energy: +10HP to everyone with 'good alignments)
[Total: +20 HP to everyone]
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:-5/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Friday July 8th, 2016 2:39:49 AM
Even with Cat's Grace imbuing his body Lornak is not nimble enough to avoid the blows of his assailants. He starts seeing stars as he raises his buckler in defense. He tries his best to defend against the attacks but his sight dims and all he sees are the afterimages of objects and people in motion as he falls. His doesn't feel the impact, but when his head hits the floor everything goes black.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:-5/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Friday July 8th, 2016 2:42:02 AM
(OOC - ... I didn't see Rocky's post refresh before I posted... I forgot to roll my saving throw but it looks like i don't have to now?!)
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+8=27 ; d8+3=8 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 9:45:12 AM
"Bloody Hell..." Var grumbles, and fires a shot at the closer of the two non-pirates that are flanking Lornak (27(+2) vs AC; 8 Damage). "Lornak, quit foolin' around!"
(Cat's Grace +4 Dex; 35 rounds left)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=19 ; d20+8=10 ; 2d6+1=5 ; Friday July 8th, 2016 2:34:42 PM
(Stealth: 19) "She's a bit mad?" "I agree," Wil said out loud. "She is a bit mad. She just cast a spell." Wil continued his sneaking around. He thought about hitting the Bard again but casts Guidance on Toston to help him.
(+1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. It must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies.) (OOC: Sorry, I meant to move Wil to her side. I must of forgot. thanks) Orisons: Virtue - X2 First Level - Summon Monster I
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+5=23 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+12=30 ; d4+1=3 ; Saturday July 9th, 2016 3:28:52 PM
Toston feels Wil's spell take effect at around the time the Bard's spell tries to take hold (OOC: applied guidance vs the save so 23 vs 15)
Toston tried to identified what the bard tried to do to him but fails to do so
He says to the bard, "Tell your men to drop your weapons and surrender and we won't kill you or them!"
He taps into his magical energy to charge his attacks (OOC: swift action arcane strike) and then steps into a flank with Wil before readying an action to non-lethally attack the bard should she take any hostile action towards any of the group (30 vs AC-4 for prone; 3 magical nonlethal bludgeoning damage; applied flanking / prone bonuses)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:-5/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Saturday July 9th, 2016 5:40:21 PM
Ornate tribal symbols of white appear on a black backdrop in numbers that rival galaxies in the heavens. The symbols waver and undulate as a chorus of angelic voices fill the void. Their celestial sound begins low but rises to a lofty height. The symbols move towards and then past increasing in speed to mirror the pitch of the voices. The speed in which they travel make them seem to morph onto masses of pure energy.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:-5/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Sunday July 10th, 2016 6:55:34 AM
Shooting stars fly past as the voices merge with the sound of a howling wind. The sound slows and so too the stars, becoming snowflakes caught in the torrent of a blizzard. The landscape bared is stark, its elemental beauty challenged by a grove of trees whose skin is pitch black. Among the branches a mottled grey form sits motionless, neither drift nor bark. Its stillness defiantly contrasting the vortex surrounding it. Approached, the form lies still until the last possible moment.
Feral speed turns a feathered head revealing round eyes of onyx and yellow, wells large and frighteningly indifferent. The predatory gaze held for a moment , released only by a primal screech that deafens everything. Sight, sound, feeling fade as its form dissolves into nothing. The only remnant the echo of fear.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=13 ; Sunday July 10th, 2016 3:34:21 PM
(OOC: I'll guess I'll take back the hero point then. Would that mean I get the spell slot back?)
"Wait, G-g-g-ghost Pirates!?!" Dušan exclaims, "Or some thing like that... They appear to be undead."
Dušan then moves up to Asteria "Well you know what they say, 'A good defense is a good defense."
(OOC: d100 = 13 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 1-2/1 34 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 35 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 36 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 37 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 38 rounds Spectral Hand 39 rounds Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +2 deflection bonus to AC 40 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday July 10th, 2016 3:38:18 PM
(OOC Wait, I just realize it's not an undead pirate. Var killed him. Sigh... it's been a long weekend. Please ignore Dušan's first line of dialogue.)
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str d20+9=29 ; d20+9=15 ; d8+7=10 ; d20+9=15 ; Sunday July 10th, 2016 5:10:38 PM
Hmerrin's wounds close as Alizar's healing power washes over him.
The teen gives Birch a smirk, and renews his attack.
--- Battleaxe 16/20 hp. Full attack on Birch Battleaxe hits nat 20! (crit roll fails - 15) for 10 hp damage Handaxe misses (ac15)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 45/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 10/12] d20+16=24 ; d8+12=16 ; Sunday July 10th, 2016 8:00:44 PM
Asteria takes a moment to thank Alizar and Dusan, flashing them a quick grin before resuming her attack on Kean.
--- 5 foot move diagonal 24 vs. AC for 16 damage
34 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 40 rounds Barkskin: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus)
DM Kathy d20+9=27 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+4=20 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=11 ; 2d8+18=26 ; d20+4=19 d20+4=7 Sunday July 10th, 2016 8:37:38 PM Alizar heals everyone, which is good news for Lornak, who had fallen unconscious and begun a really trippy dream.
Wilford casts Guidance, but Toston easily shrugs off the bard's spell, and calls on her to surrender.
Dušan casts Barkskin on Asteria. [OOC: Correct, the Scare spell is un-spent. And yes, the pirate was alive, but Var killed him before you got your spell off, because Var is rude that way.]
Hmerrin quietly continues his very effective assault on Birch. Asteria is not far behind in her assault on Kean.
Kean attacks Asteria again, this time sticking around to make a full attack with both weapons. He hits three times, but luckily does not crit. And, luckily, your DM can't roll higher than a 1 on damage. Asteria takes a total of 8 damage from three hits.
Tydes begins to wiggle around. It's up to Toston whether this is enough to set off his readied action, but by the end of the round, she has worked her way free of the whip.
Birch swings twice at Hmerrin. Only one hits, but it is a critical hit! Hmerrin takes 26 points of damage.
The two remaining (not) pirates step away from Lornak's downed body and move to attack Alizar instead. Both miss.
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+10=26 ; d8+3=5 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+3=14 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 8:30:33 AM
"Oi! Get away from 'im!" Var shouts and fires two shots in rapid succession at the two not-pirates attacking Alizar. (Spending Hero Point)
First attack: closer of the two (not)pirates: 26 vs AC, 5 Damage Second Attack: further of the two: 15 vs. AC; 11 Damage
(Cat's Grace +4 Dex; 34 rounds left)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+11=27 ; d20+11=28 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 3:33:37 PM
Her wiggling was not an overt hostile reaction nor was it a surrender so the gnome's ready action wasn't triggered. (OOC: Next time I'll be more specific)
Toston charges his attacks with magic (swift action) and then flurries against the flanked prone bard opting to deal nonlethal damage (27 vs AC -4 ; 2 magic bludgeoning nonlethal ; 28 vs AC -4; 4 magical bludgeoning nonlethal)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:15/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Monday July 11th, 2016 4:29:04 PM
The darkness recedes as Lornak tries to open his eyes. He is aware of a ringing in his ears. Sharp pains stab as his body slumps on its side, stirring up dirt. He rolls onto his back and sits up. Stars twinkle in his peripheral vision. His face hurt. "That's what happens when you fall on it..." Lornak says drunkenly as his breath catches dust. He coughs.
His vision clears and reveals a tumult of bodies engaged in combat. He reaches for his fallen rapier. His hand wraps around the grip and he feels the warmth of recent use. "At least I didn't miss much..." He says as he carefully stands up. He shakes his head. Images of snowflakes flash away as he readies himself. "...time to pay the piper."
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Cats Grace +4 Dex 35 rounds)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=70 ; d100=2 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 6:38:22 PM
Dušan turns his attention to fiend on Alizar's right. Focusing all his rage on this individual he attempts Scare the man. Dušan then runs up to a flanking position when Lornak stands back up.
Straining with effort, Dušan attempts a heroic feat by casting yet another spell of defense, but the strain of battle was too much as the Ley Line slipped away him.
(OOC: d100 = 70 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 1/1 Scare Saving throw Wil vs 16 partial or become Frightened for 4/1 round Hero Point Spent: d100 = 2 Ley Roll, Spell is not cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 0/1 33 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 34 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 35 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Spectral Hand 38 rounds Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +2 deflection bonus to AC 39 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus)
Hmerrin doesn't even see the blow. Pain explodes as Birch's longsword carves a huge chunk out of his thigh.
Eyes watering, the teen grits his teeth, and presses the attack. --- Battleaxe 16/20 hp. Full attack on Birch Battleaxe hits ac 27 for 10 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 21 for 8 hp damage
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 37/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 9/12] d20+16=28 ; d8+12=17 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 8:03:33 PM
Asteria shrugs off the hits like they are nothing, despite their sting, and adds her own attack into the mix.
--- 28 vs AC for 17 damage against Kean
33 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 39 rounds Barkskin: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+4=21 ; d6+1=6 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 9:15:43 PM
Wil continues pummelling the bard with his staff. Just before he strikes her he releases one hand in an attempt to lessen the blow. Wil feels an angry grumble push up from within him. Cicero is not a patient spirit.
(Attck: 21 - HIt 6 - Non-lethal to knock out)
Continued Divine favor: +1att/dam Orisons: Virtue - X2 First Level - Summon Monster I
DM Kathy d20=16 ; d20+9=22 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 10:48:43 PM Var shoots both pirates (fine, okay, they're pirates!) engaged with Alizar, and wounds both of them.
Toston and Wilford continue to pummel Tydes, who's looking considerably the worse for wear.
Lornak scrambles back to his feet and retrieves his weapon and shield.
Dušan attemts to Scare one of the men meancing Alizar. He doesn't seem to scare easily.
Hmerrin staggers from his injuries, but grimly presses on. His axes flash--one, two--and Birch drops to the floor.
Asteria takes a mighty swing at Kean, and doesn't quite drop him. But he has clearly had enough. Bleeding from half-a-dozen places, he drops his weapons and raises his hands in surrender.
The two men on Alizar, seeing one of their leaders cut down and the other surrender, throw down their own weapons and raise their hands.
Tydes, separated from her companions, didn't get the surrender memo. She casts a spell, carefully, to avoid an attack of opportunity. Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Animate Rope}. The whip begins to move on its own, It coils around Toston's legs and attempts to tie itself. Toston, make a DC 14 Reflex save or be entangled!
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Monday July 11th, 2016 11:04:21 PM
[Ugh, sorry everyone. This fight was not my best effort :-/]
Alizar, amazed he avoided every attack, gives his comrades a thankful smile as he channels positive energy, healing them all. (Channel Positive Energy: +10hp to everyone)
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+7=15 ; d20+10=11 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 8:57:27 AM
Var searches for a target, and sees Mad Eyes still struggling with Toston. "Give up, or I put an arrow through yer skull!" (Intimidate: 15). He nocks an arrow, ready to fire if she does not surrender (Readied action: 11 vs AC, with a natural '1'... So. Nope.)
(Cat's Grace +4 Dex; 33 rounds left)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=22 ; 2d6+1=10 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 1:38:47 PM
Wil pauses for several seconds to control the rage building within him. "You will not be summoned!" He shouted. Cicero groaned and tried to force Wil's hands. Wil watched as the Bard cast another spell. He watched the whip wrap around Toston's legs and he struck the Bard as hard as he good. He didn't care what happened. The voices, the threat to his friend, it was all too much. (Attack: 22 - Hit: 10)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:15/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=12 ; d20+7=16 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 4:51:41 PM
Lornak feels the warmth of Alizar's healing and is grateful. He has a mind to tackle the "non-pirates" from behind but hesitates when he sees them lay down their arms. He turns and calmly walks into the middle of the room and shouts; "Everyone calm down!" (Intimidate to aid another d20=12)
"The fight is ours." He looks at the bard and asks; "Kindly release our friend and we will spare your life." (Diplomacy d20=16)
Toston avoids becoming entangled. "Surrender like your men and we will spare your life." he says while readying to hit her with a magic (swift action) kick (25 vs AC - 4; 2 magic bludgeoning nonlethal) should she do anything other than surrender.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday July 12th, 2016 9:12:24 PM
Dušan uses the time from the unsteady truce to cast Stabilize on the fallen. If the local constabulary get involved, he would not want murder thrown back in their faces.
(OOC: Not a pirate Frightened for 1 round 32 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 33 rounds Cat's Grace on Var: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 34 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 35 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 36 rounds Spectral Hand 37 rounds Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +2 deflection bonus to AC 38 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 37/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 8/12] d20+10=21 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 10:00:17 PM
Asteria allows herself a small smirk when the majority of her enemies surrender before turning her focus onto the bard. "Stay." Asteria snarls to Kean before repositioning herself to get a better view of the bard. She then yells to the bard, "Stop or die!" And waves her weapon menacingly. (Intimidate: 21)
--- Move 15 feet up, 15 feet right
32 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier. 38 rounds Barkskin: +2 enhancement bonus to the creature's existing natural armor bonus
DM Kathy Tuesday July 12th, 2016 11:02:47 PM Alizar heals the party, and Dušan makes sure that any of the bad guys who are still alive will stay that way.
Var, Lornak, Toston, and Asteria all call on the bard to surrender. Hmerrin assists their efforts by looking menacing.
Wilford takes it a step further, and clobbers her into submission. Woozily, she puts up her hands, though she doesn't seem ready to stand up just yet.
The fight is over, and you won! And you have prisoners! What next?
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d8=6 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2016 11:07:33 PM
Alizar allowed himself to take the breath he had been holding for the last several minutes. Alizar moved over to Lornak, who looked like he could use another bit of healing.
(Cure Moderate Wounds: 2D8+3 = +17 HP to Lornak)
"Is everyone else alright?", Alizar asked as he dusted off his hands.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+10=20 ; d20+7=26 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 12:37:51 PM
Lornak lets his shoulders slump when he realizes the day is won. He breaths out the fatigue in his body. He speaks to Alizar when the man's touch revitalizes him yet again; "I am now, thank you my friend." He says without taking his eyes off the bard.
His thoughts are still scattered after the bout with unconsciousness but he presses the need to corral the prisoners. "We should gather their weapons and tie the up post haste." Holding his rapier at the ready, he scans the warehouse for rope to bind them. (Perception d20=20)
"I'm guessing the constabulary will be here soon enough." He says as he centers his attention to the bard again. "In the mean time let us discuss the names of your cohorts. Especially those in and around Dirt City." (Sense Motive d20=26)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) Wednesday July 13th, 2016 2:30:39 PM
Wil see's the Bard's hands up. Rage built up inside him forces him to step aside. He swings his staff like a crazy man fighting with his shadow. "Stop it," He shouts. Wil then suddenly throws several chairs. He then stops suddenly and takes a breath.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+4=5 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 3:59:48 PM
Dusan takes a look around to see if anything looks out of place, quickly realizes he doesn't even know what looks in place.
"Anyone see any more of Cader's merchandise?"
(Perception d20+3+1 Guidance = natural 1)
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+10=17 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 4:59:50 PM
Var looks at his companions: bruised, cut, battered and exhausted, then turns back to Alizar and with a shrug says "I feel fine."
He stands watch with his bow at the ready while the group confiscates weapons and secures prisoners. Watching for anyone who tries to escape (Perception: 17).
Hmerrin has still got a rather nasty looking leg wound. "Well, if you got the time...." he replies to Alizar, nodding down at thigh. "I could use another belt."
The teen takes a gaze around the place while he waits. "So, what kinda goodies you folks stashing around here?" he asks the prisoners pleasantly.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d8=8 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 7:14:45 PM
Alizar chuckled at Hmerrin. "Yea, I guess that does look a bit painful. The Cleric crossed over and placed a hand on the young man's should and channeled healing energies into him.
(Cure Moderate Wounds: 2D8+3 = +19 HP to Hmerrin)
He nodded as the wounds knit themselves. "There we go."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+12=27 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=15 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 9:07:50 PM
Toston strips the enemy combatants of their weapons, shields, spell component pouches and anything else that could potentially cause trouble. (Perception: 27 OOC: ignore 26 misclick) He looks for any hidden weapons as well.
He then uses his rope to bind then in a line (Profession Sailor : 14, 11, 30, 12 , 15) To Tydes he says "Do I have to gag you or will you refrain from verbal spells and bard trickery?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 37/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 8/12] d20+8=22 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2016 9:12:50 PM
Asteria looks over the handy work of her group before tilting her head towards the sky and letting loose a battle cry to the gods. Looking back down, the victorious barbarian looks around for any threats to the group, or just anyone who looked at her the wrong way.
(Perception: 22)
DM Kathy Wednesday July 13th, 2016 10:24:23 PM Alizar continues healing, while Wilford struggles with his demons. Or ghosts, rather.
Following Lornak's suggestion, Toston removes all the combatants' weapons and ties them up. Well, most of them. One of the not-pirates is presumably explaining his actions to Gargul.
Dušan looks to see if he can find any stolen merchendise, but all the boxes and barrels look alike to him.
Asteria and Var keep a watchful eye on the prisoners. Lornak asks about cohorts, particularly in Dirt City.
"Dirt City?" one of the not-pirates echoes. "We ain't got nobody in Dirt City that I know of."
"Shaddup," Birch tells him.
Hmerrin asks about the goods in the warehouse, but the three principals aren't talking and the one underling who is still conscious has been cowed into silence by his boss. It looks as if answers aren't going to be easy to come by.
You hear the sounds of voices, and many booted feet approaching. The constables, perhaps. Or more bad guys. Who knows?
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+10=29 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 9:14:41 AM
"We best make ourselves scarce, that's probably the local peace-keepers." Var says, focusing his hearing on anything that might give him a clue (Perception: 29).
Var (Tom I.) AC:19/T:15/FF:14/CMD:22 HP:37/37 d20+10=29 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 9:14:41 AM
"We best make ourselves scarce, that's probably the local peace-keepers." Var says, focusing his hearing on anything that might give him a clue (Perception: 29).
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 2:55:44 PM
Lornak frets about what to do next. He did ask Cader to fetch the constabulary but his instincts tell him that they may as likely attempt to incarcerate the group as they would the pirates. "Agreed. Let us make ourselves scarce." Lornak suggests as he turns his attention to Birch. He attempts one last plea for him to give up information about the reach of their organization along the trade route and into Dirt City.
"Your days of highway robbery are over. Give us a name and let this incident be done with." (Diplomacy d20=9)
Lornak waits until the last possible moment for a response from Birch and to see if it Cader is at the head of the column. rushes out the back as inconspicuously as he can.(Stealth d20=11)
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 2:55:44 PM
Lornak frets about what to do next. He did ask Cader to fetch the constabulary but his instincts tell him that they may as likely attempt to incarcerate the group as they would the pirates. "Agreed. Let us make ourselves scarce." Lornak suggests as he turns his attention to Birch. He attempts one last plea for him to give up information about the reach of their organization along the trade route and into Dirt City.
"Your days of highway robbery are over. Give us a name and let this incident be done with." (Diplomacy d20=9)
Lornak waits until the last possible moment for a response from Birch and to see if it Cader is at the head of the column. rushes out the back as inconspicuously as he can.(Stealth d20=11)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+12=26 ; d20+13=19 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 8:09:31 PM
"I don't want to lose my rope." Toston says.
"Plus without our testimony will they just be let free?" Toston asks
"Maybe we should find somewhere to take cover and observe who it is before we just abandon everything." Toston says
(Perception: 26; Stealth: 19)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+12=26 ; d20+13=19 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 8:09:31 PM
"I don't want to lose my rope." Toston says.
"Plus without our testimony will they just be let free?" Toston asks
"Maybe we should find somewhere to take cover and observe who it is before we just abandon everything." Toston says
(Perception: 26; Stealth: 19)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+7=10 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+9=13 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 8:18:53 PM
Wil regains control of his body and sinks Cicero deep within him. He looks over the mess they made but can't see much. "Ugh, that was embarrassing," he said with an apology. "So what can we collect from here?" I was really hoping we didn't have to fight. You guys must be so embarrassed. There is a box a friend of your bought. It belonged to another friend of ours. We are looking for someone with knowledge about this box." He addressed this to anyone of the pirates. His diplomacy was much better than his intimidation. (Perception: 10 diplomecy: 23 Intimidate: 13 )
Hmerrin(HP 27/43 AC20/14t/18ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str, Shld Fth Thursday July 14th, 2016 9:25:53 PM
Lornak and Var wanna split. Toston and Wil wanna stay.
"Last time I hung out after a fight, I got beat up and chucked into the Arena," Hmerrin notes. "Time to beat feet." The youngster lights out after Var.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 47/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 7/12] d20+10=25 ; Thursday July 14th, 2016 9:30:27 PM
Asteria can't exactly hide all that well with her clunky armor, so she stays put in her raged state. With blood stains on her chestplate, and sweat still on her brow, she is an intimidating figure. She waits and glares at whoever appears.
(Intimidate: 25)
DM Kathy Friday July 15th, 2016 12:44:40 AM
At the sound of approaching footfalls, Var and Lornak decide to make themselves scarce. After giving it some thought, Hmerrin follows them.
Toston, however, is reluctant to leave, and Wilford has decided to stay and question the Shipwell people. Asteria reasons she can't hide very well anyway.
With a clatter of boots and weapons, a squad of armed constables enters the warehouse. Cader is not with them, but they seem to have been briefed on the situation. The sergeant, a tall woman with a long red braid, steps up to Asteria. "You the Dirt City folks?" she asks.
Meanwhile, Kean is protesting his innocence, while Birch is loudly claiming that you attacked and tried to rob them. "Thank goodness you're here, officers!" he says. The constables look dubious.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+7=21 ; Friday July 15th, 2016 11:14:44 AM
Lornak slowly appears from his hiding place and counters Birches accusations. "We arrived to resolve this peacefully, it was you thieves that resorted to violence." He then ignores the man and walks up to Cader and shakes his hand.
"Thank you, my friend. I am so very relieved to see you leading the charge." He says, trying to playfully fluster the man. He then speaks to the officer with the braid; "Forgive our caution. We come from a place where one has to be weary of law enforcement. A force of habit of which I must apologize." He bows his head and continues; "Please accept the perpetrators of the merchant road banditry." (Diplomacy d20=21)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d20+8=14 ; Friday July 15th, 2016 5:21:16 PM
Alizar stepped forward as the local police arrived. "Ah, constabulary, perfect! We've just finished apprehending these rapscallions. We probably did not do as good a job as you might have in our situation, but it looks like we've managed. I believe you'll find that Mr. Birtch and his compatriots here have been the cause of your pirate troubles." (Diplomacy- 14)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday July 17th, 2016 5:44:00 PM
Dušan puts a supporting hand on Alizar's shoulder and casts Touch of Glory to aid his diplomacy.
(OOC +4 to charisma challenge.)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 d20+2=20 ; d20+12=24 ; Sunday July 17th, 2016 8:48:31 PM
Toston begins opening up the containers looking for proof of Shipwell's ill-gotten gains. (Perception : 24)
When he finds something particularly interesting that looks like it does not belong to them he holds it up and says to the constabulary, "Good peace officers, I believe I have proof of Shipwell's pirate activities in the form of ill-gotten gains. Please arrest these pirates and see to it they face justice for their crimes." (Diplomacy:20)
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) Sunday July 17th, 2016 9:39:22 PM
"Cader is not here," whispers Wil as he sees Lornak try to welcome him. He puts a hand upon his shoulder in the hopes to prevent embarrassment. "I would like to know where they got that box. That would help us uncover some other individuals potentially involved.
Hmerrin(HP 27/43 AC20/14t/18ff, CMD 22) Bulls Str, Shld Fth Sunday July 17th, 2016 9:45:16 PM
Hmerrin's eyebrows shoot up as Lornak turns back to welcome the local law.
With a mental shrug, the teen starts after him, but stops when he reaches the back of the group, and waits wordlessly.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 47/50; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 7/12] Sunday July 17th, 2016 9:46:20 PM
Asteria nods to the woman with the red braid, confirming that they are the people from Dirt City. She stays in her raged state until they understand the motives of the constabulary.
DM Kathy Sunday July 17th, 2016 10:08:15 PM
Overcoming your ingrained instincts, some of you actually step forward to greet the constables. There is confusion at first; they don't seem to understand references to "piracy." (Stealing things on land is more often called "banditry.")
In the end, though, the constables have enough evidence to haul away the Shipwell people in irons. And they would have gotten away with it if it hadn't been for you meddling adventurers.
The Blakbird Lake Trade Alliance take posession of the ill-gotten goods. Some can be identified and returned to their rightful owners; the remainder is sold off and the funds used to compensate the other merchants for thier losses.
The personal gear of Master Birch and his associates is turned over to you. You receive:
By the time all this is sorted out, the Dirt City merchants are ready to depart again. You have about a day to complete any final errands before the group hits the road again.
And, just in case you missed it the first time, several days have passed. Everybody is healed; casters get new spells.
Also, everybody gets 1,050 XP. We'll start the new module as soon as everybody is ready.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Sunday July 17th, 2016 10:11:31 PM
Alizar scratched his head, "'Banditry' eh? Well, I guess they really weren't pirates."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday July 18th, 2016 6:58:41 AM
Dušan takes a moment to ponder, "Maybe you can tell me, Toston. Why does everything change it's name once it on the sea? Left becomes port, cannons become guns and bandits become pirates... It's like whoever invented sailing set out to make it more complicated just to keep us land lubbers away."
[link=href"https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SI_NwE1oxr6k6julrkhg1mTzzucD1UaxSXylqEV0j4/edit"]Var (Tom I.)[/link] HP:37/37 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:20 Monday July 18th, 2016 2:30:02 PM
"Land or Sea, stealin' is stealin'." Var says.
He's happy to have helped bring peace to Acid City, and perhaps have saved them from a decent into lawlessness like Dirt City. He'd be more upset at the prospect of returning to Dirt City, if it didn't mean a nice long walk through Izen along the way.
However, his stomach churns at the thought of another meal at the Goblin's Rest.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 d20+8=24 ; Monday July 18th, 2016 5:12:40 PM
Lornak confusedly responds to Wil as he finishes up with the bandits. "I was knocked unconscious. What's your explanation...? He shakes his head a little to knock out the cobwebs. "...it was as if you were possessed when we arrived here. Can the voices take control of you?"
(OOC - I totally misread Cader not being there...)
Lornak seems a little out of sorts after the encounter with the bandits and decides he needs to take some time in the wild. He grabs his pack and gear. "I am going to go on a hunt for the next few days. I need some time to rejuvenate." He pulls up his hood. "Any of you are welcome to join me. I'd be willing to teach some proper tracking if you do." (Survival roll to aid another d20=24).
Lornak wanders the lake reaches hunting and gathering. Among the morning mists of the second day he hears a sound. Its a long bird call that leads him to a small moor. There he discovers a mottled owl. The owl does not spook as he approaches and is oddly not afraid of him. There is something familiar about the animal to Lornak...
He reaches for a morsel from the previous days catch and tempts the owl with it. The owl cautiously accepts and subsequently takes the morsels Lornak leaves behind him as breadcrumbs as he travels back to Acid City over the course of the reaming days. When he reconnects with the group a Northern Hawk Owl perches on Lornak's shoulder.
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) Monday July 18th, 2016 5:50:33 PM
Wil smiles cautiously, "Well, the Shadowland spirits tend be quite insensitive. I struggle to work with them at times." He thinks. There was a moment a few months ago when I lost myself for a day. That was awkward. Not sure who else remembers that. In another thought, I would love to go hunting.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 20) Monday July 18th, 2016 6:55:43 PM
Hmerrin sorts through the haul. He holds up the Breastplate armor.
"oooo, shiny" The teen looks around. "Hey. I'd love this, if no one else wants it"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 Monday July 18th, 2016 8:06:29 PM
Toston says to his companions, "I think giving things different names is a way to give lubbers a path to becoming sailors. You start with things that are familiar and then give them different names."
"As for errands well maybe we should see if we can find Hobson before we leave and give him the good news alternatively he did say no to Dirt City but we didn't bring up the Goblins Rest Inn, think it might help them if they had a human trader on hand? Maybe he could even teach the cook some common." Toston points out.
Assuming they can find Hobson and he is amiable to going to Goblin's Rest he also purchases some beginner cook books in common to go with the pictograms and the ingredients.
If they can't find Hobson he tries one more time to try to find a common reading tutor for the goblins and if he can find one he purchases rudimentary cook books to go with the tutor. Hopefully with the team's help they can help improve the fortunes of Goblin's rest by making it more noble race friendly.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday July 18th, 2016 9:34:31 PM
Asteria can't really see much she wants from the pile of loot, and takes the day off resting.
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