Plenty of Alchemist around (DM Mstitt) d20=11 ; d20=16 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2016 9:04:53 PM Dorbin peeks out the door then turns back. He then suggests they move to a fairly empty corner of the Golden Goose. Stohp concedes and agrees to stay within the club and question Xander. Micah watches the crowd as they enjoy the music. By now, another singer has began to sing. (OOC: Your choice - you can roll a D20 to see if the music suits you) K turns Xander around and says "We actually just came here for your help." He produces the granules from the drink they found earlier. "A friend of ours was found dead this morning. This stuff in his favorite cup is our best clue. We wanted an alchemist to look at it." Bart scans the crowd for anything unusual but the crowd bounces away to the new music. This seem very different then most taverns. The long bartending counters were gone. There were more, sharpy-dressed, taurs walking around the dancing patrons serving drinks. Everyone seem more inclined to dance then socialize.
“This tells me nothing,” Xander shoots back. “It looks like you have small, crushed up leaves in a -what is that your holding? It could be anything. I don’t have any of my tools to examine it. There are plenty of alchemist that could tell you what it is. Why are accosting me? What do I have to do with any of this?”
If you make a Sense Motive check vs DC:10, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {”He seems annoyed, indifferent, maybe a Diplomacy check will help, but is he really annoyed? Maybe it is an act?”}
If you make a Sense Motive check vs DC:18, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {“You think his annoyance is a test, and you should challenge him calmly and with good reasons for him to help you. Also, he is not aware of the investigation so far so maybe this is annoyance. Maybe you should give him more information?”}
If you make a Knowledge Local check vs DC11, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: { Riebel has told you that Xander is not the kindest guy. He has a reputation for not suffering fools gladly, but he does respect those who treat him intelligently.”}
If you make a Perception check vs DC16, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: { “You see by the stains on his fingers that he recently came from the lab, and by his wrinkled clothes and unshaven face, that likely he has not slept recently.”}
“The side door bangs open loudly and someone enters but you see no one. Some of the female patrons squalk and move out of the way. “Oi... I can’t believe I have to come out to this place. Why did you have to agree to be a house rat for these…” That’s when you see the small, mouse-like rat folk. Oscar steps forward and delivers the note to Stohp. “I would give you a verbal message but I can’t hear a darned thing.” Note from the Brassy McGurk Hi group, First thing, I want to thank you for all the work you have done for the people of the Fence. Not sure where you’re at right now but I’m sure you’re doing some good. Your little friend, from you warehouse is a bit spunky. I’ll tell you this He knows how to clean. Anyways, so my niece has been singing your praises since you left. She is the sweetest… but I’m getting distracted. A new gentlemen is interested in joining your group, he is an elf and has some amazing talents. Please be kind because I’m insisting a bit… well… my niece likes him.. DON’T TELL HIM!. Anyways… I had him follow your little rat friend Oscar. Thanks, Brass” (OOC: Welcome Sid to the game. He is actually standing outside the side door of the Golden Goose. Oscar insisted he stay outside. (Welcome to the game Andrew… :))
Sid d20+8=21 ; d20+10=25 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2016 9:53:47 PM
Sid leans back against the wall of the building in a little shade where the door won't open on him and watches the crowd crowd around him, relaxed but alert. He rubs the nub of his left pinky, in both nervousness and excitement and hums very softly to himself. He felt the comforting weight of his gear around him and smiled and thought to himself, "It's been too long since I've done something besides sling drinks," and waited.
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Perception: 21 Stealth: 25
(Thanks for having me everyone!_
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+7=14 ; d20+2=18 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2016 10:43:57 PM 'Phew, nothing in the ally. Well except for Oscar.', Zander thinks to himself looking back at the group talking to Xander in the corner. Noticing he looks a little out of sorts Zander doesn't buy his story for a moment, otherwise why would he run? But he gets distracted by Oscar running past him and back out. Asking Oscar on his way out he learns that somebody wants to join them. 'I guess I'll look after the new guy.'
Looking around the alley out back he says, "You sure you told him to wait out here? Where did he go?"
Sense Motive 14, Perception 18
OOC: Welcome Andrew!
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20+6=11 ; d20=15 ; d20+8=20 Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:17:02 AM
Sense motive: 11 Perception: 15
K breaths, and releases Xander. "Because the person who was killed was dear to us, dear to a good friend, and we were told you're the best.
"Someone's trying to clean this up quickly. We don't have time to deal with amateurs. Obviously we got off on the wrong foot here. I'm K, by the way. Paladin of Flower. We really do need your help."
He completely fails to notice anything going on with this new elf. Dude's got a one-track mind.
edit: forgot to actually roll diplomacy: 20 ***
Andrew is my brother-in-law, everyone. Feel free to double the newbie hazing.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+2=21 ; d20+6=23 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:24:52 AM
As K introduces himself, Dorbin steps up beside them (perception: 23). He says, "Here, look at his hands. Look at his shirt. He has been in the lab recently. Perhaps for a long time." Dorbin says to K, loud enough for Xander to hear, "Maybe we should let him know that this is a serious murder investigation."
OOC: Hello Andrew!
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+9=27 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+8=16 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 5:22:01 PM "And I am Micah Smith," says the priest with a slight bow, his amulet of Domi swinging from his neck as he does so. Micah has encountered customers in his father's forge who are no nonsense people and suspects Xander is one of those.
When Dorbin exclaims his news, he pointedly looks more closely at Xander's hands, but does not mention it further.
Rather, he then looks Xander in the eye and says, "Adding to what my colleague, K, has said. We would not travel from the fence to waste your time....or ours. Nor would we travel in such large numbers were there not serious cause. If you are unable to draw conclusions from this sample based on simple observation, what would be required for you to provide a more complete answer."
=================== Sense Motive 27 Perception 11 Diplomacy 16 Aid another gives +2 to K's roll.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=8 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 6:15:57 PM
Seeing his companions seem to have the alchemist under control Zander keeps watch. Still looking for the elf that supposedly is coming to join them.
(Perception 8)
Chipped (DM Mstitt) Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:22:26 PM Sid waits outside as Oscar runs into the building. He rubs the nub of his left pinky partially nervous and excited. He thinks to himself. "It's been too long since I've done something besides sling drinks," and waited. Outside the Golden Goose, with the huge goose on the front of the building the side of the building is a bit plain. The paint is chipped and faded. Above your head are a row of open windows with busy people passing by. Zander is relieved there is nothing in else the ally. Zander is suspicious of this alchemist but gets distracted by the house rat, Oscar. Zander is the first to volunteer to look after Sid but he doesn’t see him. Zander sees that the group is doing well with Xander and he looks for Sid. Sid seems to be quite the magician. Sense Motive vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Xander stands stiffly as K releases him. Xander listens, at least he looks to be listening. He seems very interested as K explains the situation. } Micah introduces himself. “Ah, a brother of Domi. I have great respect for the teaching of Domi. You must have faith in yourself.” Micah then adds "Adding to what my colleague, K, has said. We would not travel from the fence to waste your time....or ours. Nor would we travel in such large numbers were there not serious cause. If you are unable to draw conclusions from this sample based on simple observation, what would be required for you to provide a more complete answer." “And this fella, does he have a name? How did he die? Was it quiick… nah it wouldn’t of been quick. It would of been painful if what’s in the bag is what I think. I’m thinking he vomited over and over.. That’s usually what happens.” Dorbin notices the alchemists hands were dirty and Xander promptly folds them behind his back. “Oh,” Xander replied. “I’m sure it was murder. You don’t use arsenic for anything else. At least not anything I can think of.”
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:42:00 PM
Bartomus continued to look about the crowd, occassionally tossing his head back over his shoulder to see how the discussion was going with Xander. When he heard the word "murder," he shifted and looked in on the conversation to see what was being discussed.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20=1 ; d20+10=11 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 12:26:07 AM
Sid waits outside the front of the Golden Goose for Oscar or one of the Silver Shields to come out. He thinks to himself, "I don't know why I had to wait outside, but I'm sure the Bossman had a reason." Sid rubs a hand reflectively over the wall, feeling how rough or smooth it is, and pushes away. He looks up with interest at the sign and the open windows. He had heard of the Gaudy Goose, but usually doesn't run around the Gold Level, so hadn't seen it properly until now. Sid takes in the building absently noting ways to climb or swing up to the higher stories, and looks into the open windows upstairs and the people going about their business there.
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Perception: 9 (natural 1) Stealth: 11 (natural 1)
(Well, I had hoped to have a little more time before my natural botching ability became apparent. So it begins -_-;; Also known as, "Oh my god, where did the building go?)
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday November 17th, 2016 8:52:49 AM
Dorbin, trying to be quiet, says, "Arsenic? And where does one get arsenic, might I ask? Would you happen to have a supply?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=14 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 10:15:42 AM
Stohp is distracted by Oscars arrival, but since Zander went out to find the new guy she rejoins the interrogation (sense motive 14). So far they've only covered information they already knew, so Stohp decides to put some pressure on him. "We heard that you might be able to point us at who might have access to such a thing."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=15 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 2:41:03 PM
Deciding there must be someone waiting Zander takes another look around and finally spots who he guesses is the new hopeful recruit. Something about his posture and gear marked him as an adventurer. He pauses momentarily to scan his heart for evil intent then approaches the elf, his chainmail clinking as always under his tunic bearing the crest of Domi and a WLA badge. At his side hang a longsword, war hammer, and sap and a sturdy shield is strapped to his back. As he approaches he gives a warm smile, he carries himself well and has the powerful physique and good looks common to paladins of Domi. Holding forth his hand he greets the newcomer, ""I take it you must be the one Oscar brought who hopes to join us? My names Zanderallen, the rest of the group is inside. Why don't you join me in standing watch while they ask an alchemist some questions. We can finish the introductions once they finish."
Perception 15
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20+6=12 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 4:20:26 PM
K wonders how this guy went from "How am I supposed to know what that is" to "arsenic" so quickly. He could have just been acting unhelpful, or he could know more than he lets on.
Sense motive: 12 - Is this guy hiding something?
He sees they have company in the form of their rat-butler and an elf. He smiles at Oscar, still worried he feels like he has to serve. He nods at the newcomer, still not sure who he is or what he's doing here...
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+9=15 ; d20+3=17 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 4:39:02 PM
When Xander mentions the vomiting, Micah adds, "That might explain the water on his clothing."
He waits for the answer to Dorbin's and Stohp's question, continuing to keep an eye on the crowd.
========== Sense Motive 15 Perception 17
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=7 ; d20+2=8 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 7:22:18 PM
Artemis tried to get a sense of The Alchemist motive and involvement in the untimely death that they were investigating. But the Wailing shrieks of the singer on the crowd's enjoyment of it was such a distraction to the taur, that he couldn't concentrate on the discussion near him.
What The Alchemist Says (DM Cayzle) Thursday November 17th, 2016 10:53:28 PM
Bartomus checks in and sees that the alchemist has confidently revealed that he does recognize the poison. Some alchemical arsenic concoction.
Sid looks around to get a feel for the lay of the land, but he is distracted by Zanderallen's invitation to stand guard at the door as the alchemist is questioned.
Zanderallen by the way discerns that Sid's heart is pure. Relatively, at least.
Dorbin asks, "Arsenic? And where does one get arsenic, might I ask? Would you happen to have a supply?" The alchemist replies, "Oh, here and there. Can't expect me to reveal secrets of the trade!"
Stohp is more direct. "We heard that you might be able to point us at who might have access to such a thing." Xander nods. "Sure, sure. That kind of information is not free ... and how do I know you will not use the information for ... evil?
K wonders, "Is this guy hiding something?" Maybe? He also wonders why SId is here.
Micah thinks that the arsenic explanation makes sense. Well, it explains HOW, but not WHY ...
The crowd seems content to let the registered adventurers be about their work. Since no blood has been spilt, likely no one much cares.
Bartomus too has suspicions. But he cannot sense whether they have merit. Certainly, this Zander fellow is confident, and also unaware that his behavior is raising questions.
Xander thinks things over and seems to come to a conclusion. "Look, I want to help, and you seem like nice fellows. I suggest your search would be most fruitful in the Trash Level. There are definitely dealers in poisons there that could supply you with arsenic. Not that you are in the market, amirite?" He winks with a slow, droopy eyelid.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=28 ; Friday November 18th, 2016 12:02:27 AM
Sid's gaze focuses on the mid-distance a moment as he ponders the merits of local duck and goose feathers in fletching, but snaps back to focus as Zanderallen walks up to him. "Oh, hello," Sid says taking his hand and giving it as firm a shake as he can, bracing himself for the inevitable squeeze. "Sid," he says, looking to see if he remembers him at all. "Journey Bowyer who is looking to expand his opportunities in live, and maybe do some good along the way." Sid breaks the grip and leans on the wall where he was before, keeping an eye on the door and behind Zanderallen's. "Is everything alright? Who or what are we looking out for?"
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perception: 28 (nat 20!)
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+2=18 ; Friday November 18th, 2016 8:16:00 AM
When Xander tries to brush the group off, Dorbin remains silent, but also thinks this fellow knows more than he is saying (sense motive: 18).
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Friday November 18th, 2016 10:11:53 AM
K's mission was to see if Xander could identify whether or not there was poison in the cup. That mission was successful.
Didn't leave too much to work with, though. K was too pretty to walk down to the trash level and start asking around for information on poison. He's pretty sure no one would give him the time of day.
This elf looked shifty, maybe he could do something.
Either way, he leaves the rest of the talking to Micah and Stohp.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+3=13 ; Friday November 18th, 2016 10:12:36 AM "Hey Stohp, maybe you and I should just tie the guy up and carry him down to the trash level so we can talk to him all nice and quiet like," Bartomus turned a bit further and leaned into the conversation as he spoke in a bit of a growl with the slight wince when the singer hit one of her famed high notes. ===== Intimidate = 13
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=10 ; Friday November 18th, 2016 4:33:17 PM "Nice to meet you Sid. Well we're on the lookout for anyone that looks overly suspicious. Haha. I know it's not much to go one but we have an unknown group that seems to be in the poisoning business. Why don't we go in and see how the questioning is going.", Zander will lead Sid back to re-join the rest of the group. Still keeping his eyes open for any sign of trouble.
Perception 10
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 Friday November 18th, 2016 6:40:10 PM
Micah rolled his eyes when Xander proposed the group might use it for evil. When Bartomus suggests a more direct approach, he hides the appeal this course of action has to him.
Instead he says, "The trash level is too broad an answer. We are interested in solving a murder, not a neighborhood clean up campaign. Can you be more precise in where we might find purveyors of this poison? More importantly, can you give us any suggestions as to how we might track down someone who had purchased it?
After a moment's reflection, he adds, "Also, we have heard some rumors of other things going on in the trash. Are there other effects besides fatality that use of arsenic might produce?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=7 ; Friday November 18th, 2016 8:28:44 PM
Stohp eyes him carefully as she asks her next question (Sense motive 7). "Even if the Trash is where the poison came from it's doubtful the murderer is from there. The victim had documents hidden referring to a Crimson. Our investigation of the term brought us to this level; to you. What do you know of Crimson?"
What The Alchemist Says (DM Cayzle) Saturday November 19th, 2016 1:09:09 AM
Sid introduces himself.
Zanderallen returns his greeting, explains that the group seeks information on a poisoning, and invites the new fellow in.
Dorbin feels sure that Xander is trying to misdirect you, or at least not talk about some topic he prefers to avoid.
K is glad to have used this fellow to gain vital information. Yes, Matteus the Seer was poisoned, by arsenic. As for Xander's other secrets ... maybe let them stay secret?
Bart is not ready to leave Xander to his own devices, and in fact is a little more than somewhat threatening!
Xander grimaces and just looks at Bart.
Micah allows the threat to stand, and wants more detail.
Xander looks at Micah. "You're some spellcaster, right? You got other casters? So use your magic to locate the same formulation of arsenic-based poison as you have here. You want a deal on Locate Object scrolls?"
Stohp wants to know about "Crimson."
Xander laughs. "The only "Crimson" I know is the nobleman on the Overlord's Council. Probably HE'S your murderer!"
Know Local DC15: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {Well, actually, as it turns out, there IS a noble with that nickname who advises the Overlord."}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+9=20 ; d20+9=21 ; Saturday November 19th, 2016 4:26:54 PM
Stohp is a bit disappointed at the flippant response. Either Xander is a truly amazing actor, or he knows nothing about the plot or the death. She remembered the noble Crimson (knowledge: local 20), but this didn't get them any closer to proving he was involved; she had hoped Xander would have been the source of the poison and that he'd spill his guts when confronted. Leaning back, she thinks hard, trying to think of something else to ask that will get them some kind of useful information.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=14 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=16 ; Saturday November 19th, 2016 7:02:58 PM
Sid walks in slightly behind Zanderallen and looks at the assembled party in the back part of the Gaudy Goose and the man in the middle who seems to have their attention. As more habit than anything he keeps his eyes open and walks quietly. As he gets a better look at the man of the hour he racks his brain to see if he knows him and any dirt he may have heard on him from other tavern staff, servants, or those who work the night and might chat after a drink at the Toad.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Saturday November 19th, 2016 8:13:49 PM "So where would we find this Nobleman then?" Bartomus asked when he heard that there was a potential explanation for Crimson.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday November 21st, 2016 9:11:05 AM
Dorbin says to Stohp, "This guy isn't being honest, I'm sure of it. I think maybe we need to take him somewhere else where we can conduct a proper examination..."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Monday November 21st, 2016 10:23:38 AM
K's not thrilled with the track this interrogation is leading down. They were here to ask questions of an expert, not interrogate a subject...but the guy did run when they saw them coming.
"Thank you, Lady Flower, for blessing me with an abundant deficiency in intrigue." He says this without sarcasm; if he was to lead a life as an adventurer, he prefered to do so in a straight-forward fashion."
"Am I missing something? We're supposed to be the good guys here, remember? Let's not keep pouring on the threats when this gentleman is cooperating." He turns to Micah, "is he right about that object locating spell? Can you do that?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+9=28 ; d20+7=16 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 2:40:40 PM
Joining back up with them Zander has to mostly agree with K, but he was still a little put off by the fact that his first instinct had been to run. That was often the sign of a guilty conscience. But trying to bring the conversation back to a little more civil approach he speaks up, "Xander, maybe we've been a little short with you. I think you making a run for it started us out on the wrong foot. Maybe you could explain why you ran and then we can have you identify the formulation and we'll be on our way?" Having not been a direct part of the initial interrogation Zander hopes he might disarm Xander and get something out of him.
Diplomacy 28, Sense Motive 16
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+1=20 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 5:49:47 PM
Micah is disturbed by the possibility that a high level intrigue may be involved. Things continue to point to the gold level with this "crimson".
Xander does pose an interesting approach. To K he says, "Such major is possible, but not something I am capable of calling upon. I believe the arcane approach is more efficient at such workings. Dorbin, is this something you could accomplish?"
As Zanderallen steps in with his approach, he intently awaits Xander's response as well.
======== Knowledge local 20
Fish Fry (DM Mstitt) Monday November 21st, 2016 9:43:32 PM Stohp is disappointed at Xander’s response. Stohp tries to think of something that could trip the alchemist up. Sid walks in behind Zander and joins the all at the Golden Goose. Sid tries to recall anything about the man at the center of the Shield’s attention and the uniform catches his eye. Sid only Highlight to display spoiler: {He recalls an incident a few months ago. It seemed like a random event but a stranger held his chest than fell. You remembers seeing someone similar to Xander arguing with someone. There were accusations thrown around and it seems murder was mentioned but why Xander was not taken into the authorities is a mystery} Bart asks where to find Crimson and Xander is happy to answer. “He is across the street, up two floors and on the right. Second door. He may be leaving… How about you all just go.. Hurry.” Dorbin only Highlight to display spoiler: { Xander gives you a dirty look but says nothing.} [b]K is not thrilled with how things were headed. He says, "Thank you, Lady Flower, for blessing me with an abundant deficiency in intrigue." Then asks "Am I missing something? We're supposed to be the good guys here, remember? Let's not keep pouring on the threats when this gentleman is cooperating." He turns to Micah, "is he right about that object locating spell? Can you do that?" Micah is disturbed by the possibility of high level intrigue and everything pointing to crimson. Micah says to K Such major is possible, but not something I am capable of calling upon. I believe the arcane approach is more efficient at such workings. Dorbin, is this something you could accomplish?" (OOC: I’m sorry John. What is the Knowledge Local for?) Zander agrees with K and is a bit put off that Xander ran. He then adds, "Xander, maybe we've been a little short with you. I think you making a run for it started us out on the wrong foot. Maybe you could explain why you ran and then we can have you identify the formulation and we'll be on our way?" Xander looked at Zander, studied him for a bit then slid his hands in his pockets. “Look,” he began. “You are all very nice adventures. You don’t need to be stuck here with me when you have bigger fish to fry. Oh…” He said suddenly as he pulled his right hand free. “There is a fish fry for Mask day on Diamond Street right next to the Palace.” Perception vs DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something falls out of Xander’s pocket and he seems interested in hiding it.} Perception vs DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice a bag fall from Xander’s pocket. He notices it fall too and he eyes get real big. It hits the ground and Xander gently hides it behind his foot.} Extra Credit Perception vs 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the bag contains a leafy substance and Xander touches it gently. }
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=16 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=21 ; Monday November 21st, 2016 10:19:01 PM
Sid, walking behind Zanderallen cups his hand over his ear and whispers into it. "There was an incident some months ago where this gentleman was tied into someone who died clutching his chest. He's fought with a few people about it and was never taken in though there was talk of murder. Murder most foul... Did he just drop something?" Sid loops around him on quiet feet to get a better look as the conversation goes on around him and thinks to himself, "Crimson? That's an odd name."
========= Perception: 16 Stealth: 14 Knowledge(local)(on this Crimson thing/person): 21
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=12 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 12:19:49 AM "So Xander, what is that there that you dropped, let me help get that for you." Bartomus moved his hoof and bent down to try to get the dropped item before the agitated alchemist could do so.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+6=24 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 9:33:56 AM
Dorbin sees the dirty look and watches as Xander tries to hide the substance (perception: 24). When he sees Xander touch the leaf, he jumps back defensively out of range of Xander's hands. He calls out, "Watch out! He's got something hidden there and I think he's about to use it on us!"
He will attempt to cast mage hand and shove the bag away from Xander and towards a nearby wall.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=1 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 10:07:15 AM
K, perceptive as always, fails to see anything fall until his companions react to it. He notes the curious mix of reactions from his companions.
"We're all on totally different pages here," he thinks to himself. Outwardly, he sighs and looks to Xander. "Just not your day, is it buddy?" he quips. He waits to see what his companions make of the bag he dropped.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+9=20 ; d20+7=13 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 10:47:58 AM
(Ignore the first roll; it is a left over from buggy mouse last time I posted)
Stohp also sees the dropped object (Perception 13) and resists the urge to facepalm. Note to self: always search suspects after catching them. Putting a hand on Xander, ready to hold him if he tries to run again, she suggests gently that he move.
Only slightly more perceptive than the eagle-eyed K, Zander misses everything. Except the fact the Xander is scrambling to find any reason he can push to get rid of them. He tenses as Dorbin yells a warning and Bart moves to pick something up, ready to tackle Xander if he makes any sudden movements. "Ok, everyone let's keep our heads. Xander I think you have some explaining to do."'First step in potentially hostile negotiations, try to keep everyone calm and thinking clearly but be ready to act.', he reminds himself from his training.
Small Fry (DM Mstitt) Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 9:05:53 PM
Within all this growing tension Oscar rolls in and trips over his own feet. He slides to a stop just before Xander’s feet. “What are you doing!” Xander shouted. “Do you know what could happen…” He then suddenly stopped as the little Rat-like man stood. His face covered in dirt. “Did I sign up for this?” He asks as he spits dirt from his mouth. “Oi… You all must be a popular group ‘cause I have another one for you. I left him outside but he followed me. Gentlemen and woman...well… um… you know.. I don’t.. This is Sugar, a bard from Brass. Brassy suggested you treat him well because his niece liked him.. Oh wait… it says on the note not to tell you that... anyways…” Oscar turned to leave then stopped. “I’m not leading anymore up here. Have you been on that Esca Ladder? I almost got caught in the folding stairs twice. Twice! That contraption is a death sentence for someone but… I am going on it one more time.” Oscar then said goodbye and waded through all the dancing people. On the stage was a centaur and a small elf, dressed in red singing holiday songs. The whole tavern seemed to know all the words. It was getting very loud. (OOC: Welcome Tim to the game :) We are once again full.)
Sid whispered his suspicions about Xander to Zander. He tries to recall this Winmore Crimson fellow and remembers something about a junior advisor to the Overlord was just selected due to the death of a senior member. The newer advisors stayed on the Gold Level in what was usually called the Palace. Dorbin watches as Xander tries to manipulate the bag to avoid anyone touching it. Bart offered to pick up the bag and Xander shouted at him. “Don’t touch that! You do not have the proper skills to handle such a thing!” Xander attempted to shield the object with his feet. “This ignorant, old alchemist has done a very bad thing,” he admitted. “Please, don’t touch it.” He said, his shoulders slumped. “Please don’t move it. If you do many of these people here will eventually die. K thinks the group is on different pages as he looks at Xander. “Just not your day, is it buddy?” “My days have come and gone,” Xander admitted. Stohp feels a bit embarrassed for not searching Xander. Stohp puts a hand on him but the alchemist is almost ready to fall, not run. He steadies himself and carefully lifts the bag from floor of the tavern. He then pulls out a tiny broom to ensure he has everything. Zander adds, "Ok, everyone let's keep our heads. Xander I think you have some explaining to do." “You see,” Xander began, “I am but a little fish in the pond here. I’m afraid many innocent people have already died because of my actions. I do not know what to do to stop it. I helped to create the chaos in the Trash level. It became too much and I ran. I was stopped by a minotaur on my way back through the Fence level. He had heard of me, apparently, and asked me for some arsenic. I’m afraid I may have also been responsible for your friends death too. I need to sit.”
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=25 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 9:36:10 PM
Sid purses his lips at all of this and walks back to Zanderallen, being the only one he has been introduced to formally, and taps his shoulder, and whispering again, a little louder, says, "I don't know if you heard me but, here was an incident some months ago where this gentleman was tied into someone who died clutching his chest. He's fought with a few people about it and was never taken in though there was talk of murder AND I remember something about a Junior Advisor to the Overlord who just got a promotion because of a timely death. I think his name was, um, ah Winmore Crismon!" When Sid hears the last of what the deflated Xander says, he starts looking around the tavern for anyone who might want to turn this little songbird into a canary.
================ Perception: 25
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 11:23:13 PM
Micah frowns slightly as he processes the new developments. "Minotaur? Could that be Shredds?" he thinks, not yet ready to voice his suspicions aloud.
[OOC: a bit behind today. I'll try to catch up.]
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 1:15:17 AM
Bartomus frozen when Xander told him not to touch the fallen bag. He glared at the alchemist. Bartomus stepped away from the bag and watched as Xander picked it up and then swept up any remains that might have slipped out. He listened to Xander and then looked over at the others.
"Xander, what did this other Taur look like?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+6=11 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 8:13:28 AM
Dorbin remains silent as the others question Xander, but he still keeps his distance from the man and his bag. He watches the bag carefully, hoping that Xander isn't going to change his tune and use that poison on the group (perception: 11).
Liam "Sugar" Deckard] [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 1:12:15 PM
At Oscar's introduction, Liam raises his right hand, weighted by four rings, and gives a lazy, flick of a salute to the group, followed immediately by a wink. He then leans against the nearest wall, folds his arms, and watches the interaction with this Xander fellow. Liam was only a bit irked that Oscar had introduced him as Sugar. Only his dearest friends or acquaintances at the "Giggling Ghost" knew him by that name and these folks were clearly strangers and obviously preoccupied. He brushed it off, thinking to himself; Interrogation, if that's what's happening here, is a balanced dance between diplomacy and intimidation, a ritual with rules, enhanced by the willingness to know ones subject and be committed to take the dance to its conclusion.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+9=25 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+2=9 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 3:47:15 PM
Having missed the significance of what Sid said the first time, Zanderallen takes full note of it the second time. They finally had a break in the case and it looked like part of something a whole lot bigger. His eyes closely follow the bag as Xander gathers it up, his palms getting sweaty his mind runs through what kind of deadly poison it might contain. Hoping Xander still has a reason to live he continues reasoning with him, "Xander, it sounds like you've been mixed up in some bad business. You will have to face that but you can start making it right by helping us get to the bottom of it. And it's probably in your best interest to work with us as we have a reason to keep you alive while the people you were working with now view you as a loose end. We're going to need to know who hired you and what they had you do in the Trash level." Zander then speaks to the group in general and their current mission leader Stohp in particular, "How do you want to handle this everyone? Xander looks like he ready to cooperate, right Xander? And he is probably a target."
Diplomacy 25 to Xander, Sense Motive 21 on Xander, Perception 9 keeping an eye on the room
(OOC: Welcome Tim)
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 3:59:50 PM Another newcomer? Now? We need to set recruitment hours or something.
At least they have the truth now. He nods to Zander. "Even on The Fence, the guards law murder somewhat seriously. Selling arsenic definitely less so. If he helps us, even if it's just IDing Shredds as the one who bought the arsenic, we could probably put in a good word for him.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+3=12 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 4:14:49 PM "Oh Domi," Micah utters breathlessly at this recent development. He then silently prays, "Thank you for using Xander's clumsiness to show us the truth."
Looking around, he says aloud, "Sugar, I am Micah. A pleasure to meet you I am sure, but now is not the time for pleasantries. You and Sid here come well recommended and that will suffice."[b]
Drawing his shoulders back and speaking firmly but softly, he continues, [b]"Xander, there is no probably about it. You are a target now. If you want to survive this, I suggest you help us first, by giving us a brief summary of what you know and what you did. Then perhaps you can come with us for safety while we sort this out."
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Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 9:06:04 PM
Thanking Oscar, she gives the newcomer a quick hello before waving him to a chair and motioning for him to be quite while Xander spills his guts. Stohp isn't terribly surprised at the sudden confession, mostly glad they're finally getting somewhere. Rather then add her own voice to the chorus of questions and encouragement she just waits for the story to start.
Target Xander (DM Mstitt) Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 9:07:06 PM Sid purses his lips and adds his recollections to Zander. "I don't know if you heard me but, here was an incident some months ago where this gentleman was tied into someone who died clutching his chest. He's fought with a few people about it and was never taken in though there was talk of murder AND I remember something about a Junior Advisor to the Overlord who just got a promotion because of a timely death. I think his name was, um, ah Winmore Crismon!" Outside of the group many residents of the Gold level danced to music being sung from a group of elves. Outside of the groups of people dancing you can see a couple lion-taurs standing, armed with bows. They don’t quite fit in but they seem to be slightly interested in what’s going on. (OOC: D20 to roll to see if you like the music) Zander takes note of what Sid just said. He watches Xander closely and starts to become anxious. "Xander, it sounds like you've been mixed up in some bad business. You will have to face that but you can start making it right by helping us get to the bottom of it. And it's probably in your best interest to work with us as we have a reason to keep you alive while the people you were working with now view you as a loose end. We're going to need to know who hired you and what they had you do in the Trash level." Zander then speaks to the group in general and their current mission leader Stohp in particular, "How do you want to handle this everyone? Xander looks like he ready to cooperate, right Xander? And he is probably a target." “Ready to cooperate?” Xander asks rhetorically. “Well, when you cross Winmore Crimson there is not much left to live for. The plot… I bet you want to know the plot for the residents of the Trash level. I don’t know that exactly. When you’re in my business clients don’t exactly trust you with that information. All I know is it’s not good. Utter horror.” Micah wonders if that minotaur was Shredds but keeps that thought to himself. Bart froze and glared at Xander. He stepped away as the mess was carefully cleaned up. He asked about the taur Xander met. Xander secured the bag and put it back in his pocket. “He was a fine gentleman. Very sharply dressed. It looked like he was quite successful. Not someone I would expect to poison someone. For that you want someone like me. A bit crazy.” Dorbin remains silent and keeps his distance. Xander finds a seat. He doesn’t seem to be interested in fleeing or causing any more suffering. Suger raises his right hand and salutes the group, followed by a wink. He then gets comfortable and watches. He was a bit irked over the introduction but maybe Oscar just assumed.. That’s always bad ;) He recognized the dance that was this interrogation. K notices Liam and jokes? About setting recruitment hours. He is relieved they are getting some truth. "Even on The Fence, the guards law murder somewhat seriously. Selling arsenic definitely less so. If he helps us, even if it's just IDing Shredds as the one who bought the arsenic, we could probably put in a good word for him.” Xander smiled, just slightly. “A good word, what’s that worth now-a-days?” Micah prays. He then introduces himself to Liam ”Sugar” "Sugar, I am Micah. A pleasure to meet you I am sure, but now is not the time for pleasantries. You and Sid here come well recommended and that will suffice." He advises Xander that he is indeed a target and asks for a summary. Xander took in a breath. “There is a new poison, it’s a nasty recipe...well… let me clarify that. It’s not a poison but an infection. It’s passed through the air or by contact or at least it was until I adjusted the formula to reduce the likelihood of an airborne infection. I’m telling you that was tough. They were Cytillesh spores.” Knowledge: Nature vs DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Cytillesh is a dangerous type of fungus also known as brain mold. It gives off a bright blue glow equivalent to torchlight.} “I had to go a long way for those. Anyways, there is another alchemist that goes by the name of Bruce. He should still be in the Trash level, for what, I don’t know. He mixed up the recipe and pushed into the hands of a couple residents. I couldn’t do that, you see. I could not do this to those poor people.”
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=27 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=24 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2016 9:46:06 PM
Sid gives Liam a nod and thinks, 'Well, I didn't know he was the adventuring type. Well, the feeling is probably mutual.' Sid slides back and listens, keeping his eyes peeled. 'Hmm,' he thinks, 'a sharp dressed minotaur of wealth and note?' He starts thinking about who that could be. "Puzzles, puzzles everywhere, and barely time to think," he mutters to himself.
================ Perception: 27 Stealth: 12 Knowledge(local): 24 (over a sharp dressed minotaur of possible wealth and note)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Thursday November 24th, 2016 1:03:17 PM 'Brassy's niece seems to like a lot of people. But atleast they come with a good recommendation. And we might need all the help you can get with this mess.', Zander thinks to himself as he looks over the newcomer. "Well met Sugar. I'm Zanderallen, or Zander for short. Excuse us for a lack of full introductions. We'll get to that soon." He turns to Xander and gives him a little encouragement to keep going, "You might be surprised what a good word from the Silver Shield can do. And your description of the minotaur sounds like Sredds, he always did keep up his appearance."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+6=19 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 1:45:40 PM
Dorbin sees Sugar enter and barely nods in greeting. Instead, he watches Emily Jasmine (a cat) move towards Oscar as he leaves the room. He hopes that Oscar doesn't get too scared, as he knows Emily won't attack him...at least he's pretty sure she won't. As he's thinking that, Emily turns and looks at him, as if she understands his hesitation. He looks back at Xander, satisfied that he is not going to run now, but remains silent. He looks around the room to see if anyone else appears to have taken serious interest in their conversation (perception: 19).
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+4=24 ; d20+4=12 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 5:15:36 PM "By Eberyon, that would be a terrible way to die, having one's mind rot away as that grows inside them," Bartomus shivered and was unable to hide his revulsion from the others. He shook his head and turned about noticing that Oscar was leaving, having not realized he was in fact there. Looking about, he notices two others new to the party and nods at them both.
He shifted and looked at Stohp, "Any idea on which of our fellow Taur's would meet his discription and have the money for such a vile ingredient?"
== Roll nature and apparently double hit it, but will take either! ;-)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+1=16 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 6:25:27 PM
Stohp vaguely remembers something about the stuff mentioned (untrained check, knowledge: nature 11). Enough to know she should be alarmed at least. "Wait, that's not what you dropped is it? Why would you carry around something so dangerous in your pocket?!?"
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+9=16 ; d20+3=9 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 9:39:56 PM
Micah is a bit tense given the implications of this new knowledge. Noticing that the two liontaurs seem a bit less than casual, he watches their body language a bit more closely while trying not to be too obvious.
========= Sense Motive 16 on the liontaurs Perception 9 to notice anything unusual about the liontaurs
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20=6 ; Thursday November 24th, 2016 11:11:02 PM
As he waits Sid wishes the next act would start soon.
====== On Music: 6
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday November 25th, 2016 9:10:03 AM
Dorbin shifts his feet nervously and looks around. Emily lets out a quiet meow and Dorbin realizes he can smell the smell of cooked turkey in the air...
What The Alchemist Says (DM Cayzle) Friday November 25th, 2016 2:44:48 PM
Xander watches you nervously. "I don't know how you found me. I don't care. Now I'm stuck." He is thoughtful, his eyes darting. "Sure," he says at last, "I'll ID the minotaur. Some Fence Level thug, sure. He was a bully, so he deserves it."
He looks around nervously. Dorbin sees that the liontaurs are coming closer, weapons out. Xander whispers, "But look here, I can't do any more against Crimson. That's messing with powers above my head. If I said any more, that's my death sentence."
The liontaurs approach, by chance, closest to Liam. "You and your friends are disrupting the performance. We're asking you nicely to leave now."
Xander gets up to go. He hands the leaves to Stohp. "It's the antidote for what's down in the Trash. Chew it before you're exposed, chew it after. Gods have mercy on me. I can't help you any more."
He follows the liontaurs' order to leave, heading to the door.
Do you leave too? If so, where do you go and what do you do?
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Friday November 25th, 2016 3:28:11 PM
"You heard the wemic, let's scoot..."
K starts heading towards the door. He says a quick, silent prayer as he goes. "Lady Flower, watch over this one. He lacks courage; perhaps in another life he could have done great things."
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=18 ; d20+10=19 ; Friday November 25th, 2016 7:47:19 PM
Eyes open Sid quickly makes his way to the door, feeling like he's in a two copper drama. "Well, I was bored," he mutters to himself, trying to keep up with the torrent of information.
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Perception: 18 Stealth: 19
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday November 25th, 2016 8:12:31 PM
As they leave Stohp asks one last quick question of Xander. "Can you tell us where to find Bruce? If you don't want to say that's fine." Finding the alchemist that stayed on the trash seems the obvious next step in the investigation.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday November 25th, 2016 10:53:38 PM "Oh staying isn't even my want," Bartomus replied to the liontaurs as he followed the others out of the building and away from the scretching from the stage. "Must be a refined feline taste for such music.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Saturday November 26th, 2016 1:35:58 PM
Seeing the liontaurs approach, Sugar cuts his eyes in their direction, holds his arms up (90°), palms forward; We're leaving. Don't get your mane in a knot. He slowly makes his way toward the door.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Sunday November 27th, 2016 12:50:33 AM
Eyeing Sugar's instance surrender response to the liontaurs approach, Zander follows everyone else out. 'Wonder why that's his reflex. Maybe just a hard beginning years on the Fence. The guards can get kind of rough.' He does position himself between the rest of the group and the armed liontaurs, just in case the are more than overly aggressive bouncers.
What The Alchemist Says (DM Cayzle) Sunday November 27th, 2016 11:50:56 AM
Stohp rushes out for one more question, but Xander says, "Dunno, sorry," as he dashes off.
Bart and Liam leave too, with a bit of attitude.
K, Sid, Dorbin, Micah and Zanderallen leave without a word; Zanderallen is last out the door.
Outside, the entirety of the Float is open to the Silver Shields. There are still questions left unanswered a-plenty: What IS happening in the Trash Level? How is Shredds involved? Who is this Crimson fellow? Who is dealing poison in the Float? How does Oscar always seem able to track you down? When is Mask Day anyway -- tomorrow??? Do the Hands have anything planned for that? And what about Mattheus's friend -- do you have an obligation to tell Eldrich what you have discovered?
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 Sunday November 27th, 2016 7:42:03 PM "I am all for heading back to the headquarters and making proper introductions. Perhaps along the way, we can discuss our next steps," says Micah, keeping an eye open as he heads steps in the direction he proposes.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=27 ; d20+10=18 ; Sunday November 27th, 2016 8:06:39 PM
Sid falls back slightly and says, "I'm all for that. I'd like to catch up on what is actually going on here." He slinks around trying to keep watch and blend into the crowd at the same time.
====== Perception: 27 Stealth: 18
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Sunday November 27th, 2016 8:26:50 PM
Now that they aren't in the middle of an interrogation Stohp takes the time to introduce herself to the newcomers,get names, and all of the requisite introductory stuff. As the group heads back to HQ she gives them a rundown on the current adventure as well as related snippets from past adventures. "Basically we got into the current mess because an acquaintance we met on the last adventure turned up dead, but left behind a message. We'll show you around HQ real quick, maybe send some messages, and then probably head down to investigate this further."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Sunday November 27th, 2016 8:58:33 PM
Bartomus followed along with the others as the left the Goose and headed back to HQ. He kept his eyes opened for a mask that he could wear for Mask Day. There were vendors about with such things, but he was looking for something that reflected his connection to Eberyon. He could afford something, and when done he could hang it on the wall in his portion used for his bunk in HQ.
As he was looking about, he lost sight of the newbe Elf that had been with them wearing a cloak and rapier. Rapiers must be of fashion of late, he thought to himself as looked back at the younger male that had joined them. The man was tall, with locks of hair touched with gray too early and ears sporting jewerly of various sorts that played off the ornate embroidery in the man's black leather wardrobe. Bartomus shook his head, [i] that costed him a pretty mound of coin.[/]
"So, is it really Sugar," Bartomus asked loud enough for the other newbie to hear him. "Your name that is? What brought you over to the Shields? Was it for the pay?"
Bartomus chuckled at his joke as he glanced about for the right mask.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Sunday November 27th, 2016 10:21:36 PM
K keeps silent as they return the HQ. When possible, he pulls Stohp aside as they walk. "Ok fearless leader (there is no evident sarcasm in his voice), can we talk for a moment about how we treat the citizenry of The Float? We're not exactly being kind, compassionate ambassadors out there. We barged into a live musical performance, caused a ruckus, and a few of us weren't exactly gracious when asked to leave."
"I'm sure everyone's heart is in the right place, at least I hope so, but this isn't behavior I can tolerate in a group of companions for long. We're supposed to be the good guys..."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday November 28th, 2016 9:37:57 AM
Dorbin is lost in thought, walking looking down at his wandering cat as the group heads back to HQ.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Monday November 28th, 2016 11:20:29 AM
Sugar follows the group. Let's see what sort of flat these lads are operating out of... When engaged by Bartomus, Sugar cordially answers the minotaur's questions, dropping his voice an octave into his smooth baritone: Sugar, yeh...a nickname given as a youth here on the Fence...mostly close friends, the Giggling Ghost crowd, something to tether me here. I suppose women like the way it rolls off the tongue; bonus. Remaining confident yet calm Sugar continues to answer. A suggestion really, a lark, looking for a change of pace on this layer cake. In all honesty, I don't know much about you lads, the Shields, so lemme stroll a bit, see if this works for both of us; all involved. ... 'works out? great. If not, I'll seek a new path. As for pay?... I've scrounged and lived by wit all my life; except for the sliver spoon parts. Coin is great, but it doesn't drive me.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Monday November 28th, 2016 5:05:11 PM
Zanderallen is pensive as they head back. He's glad they have new members interested in them but this current investigation just got a whole lot more complicated. Sometimes he wished they weren't in the city, especially one whose guards seemed rather lax in their duties. He thought they hadn't done too bad all things considered but their approach had been a little heavy handed for a theater. To some degree their hand had been forced by Xander's actions. The dangers of being a group of 8. It is hard to be inconspicuous.
What Has Gone Before (DM Cayzle) Monday November 28th, 2016 6:22:38 PM
Led by the group's cleric, Micah, the party heads back home to pause and breathe. A lot has happened, and the Silver Shields needs a moment to digest and consider. Especially Liam the Bard and Sid the Rogue, who seem a bit lost, understandably.
The adventurers leave the Gold Level and descend by one of the three Great Stairs down past the Merchant Level, past the Barracks Level, and then to the Fence Level. As you descend level by level, you are reminded that the Big Float is not just physically stratified, but culturally stratified too. On the Open Air Level, the highest strata of society live and play, and are served by their lessers, who work there but live lower down. The Gold Level is home to the bourgeoisie, the the working wealthy and middle class, skilled artisans, doctors, lawyers, goldsmiths, bureaucrats, famous heroes, and so on -- you recently saw Three Mansion here, where a retired Dragon Consortium group makes one of their homes. The Merchant Level is for the common artisans, coopers, ironmongers, traders, and such. The Barracks level is for laborers, servants, and especially men at arms; it is, in a way, a bulwark against the unsavory elements below. There are guards on the stairs of these levels, to ensure that the riff-raff do not rise above their station.
You reach the Fence Level, and of course there are no guards here. Instead, sailors and teamsters, butchers and coopers and fisherfolk walk around with clubs and shields. People stick together in groups of two or more, unless their reputations protect them. And you know all this well, because this is your home.
(Let us not consider the "Sewer of the Float", the Trash Level, where a dead man's value is weighed by the pound, where your gang -- if you are lucky enough to belong to one -- is what keeps you safe, where the City Guard visits only by the platoon, and only rarely.)
You walk the byways of the Fence to the street you know best, "Lakeview Passage." And indeed, the views of the lake here are fine. As always, there are fisherfolk and everyday people leaning on the railings and dropping fishing lines down into the waters. It is a good thing that the Float not only floats, but actually moves around the surface of the lake, since that way the fishing remains good as the city moves about.
Once upon a time, there was a warehouse here on Lakeview Passage, home to a demented druid, a rat-lover, who had a plan to use his swarms of rats to ruin the business of the Fence and grant him the satisfaction of revenge. But the Silver Shields defeated this madman, and has taken over that warehouse. This is the headquarters of the Silver Shields. [OOC: Please click here for the floorplan of the Silver Shields HQ.]
Inside, on the first floor, the ceiling is high, and even taurs can relax and stretch out. The Silver Shields talk over recent events, and spell out what has happened, as well as what may come next.
A friend of the group, a seer with one eye named Mattheus, was murdered, it turns out, by poison. The seer's friend, Eldrich, alerted the party to the suspicious death, but he has not yet heard the latest developments that the party has uncovered.
Mattheus evidently had a connection to a noble named Crimson, who he was nervous about but also thought might help him. The party found an alchemist, named Xander, who was related to all this somehow. He is very afraid of this Crimson, with whom he has dealings. This Xander really gets his toes in nefarious activities. He has helped spread some kind of toxin or plague on the Trash Level -- and he may be the one who provided the poison that killed Mattheus! The actual poisoner may be a minotaur, and may be a minotaur the party knows, a bully, bookmaker, and gang leader on the Fence named Shredds.
In addition to all this, it is MASK DAY! That's the annual holiday wherein the Underlord walks through the entire Float from the Trash to the Open Air. There, he releases 20 undercrats who have served the Underlord for 20 years, and the Underlord then assumes the role of Overlord, while the former Overlord assumes the role of Underlord. The new Underlord travels back down to the Trash, and on his way, he picks out 20 people to be the next 20 Undercrats and to serve the Big Float for 20 years.
The tradition is that all the people wear a mask in order to fool the new Undercrat and thereby not be chosen! That really does not work, but the holiday persists as a huge celebration of anonymity, in which all people in the Float are free to go anywhere in the city, in a bit of a bacchanalia. Some of the party already have masks ready.
To make matters more complicated, you have heard that the Hands of Love, a cult of the goddess of passion, have some plan to make trouble or advance their agenda on Mask Day. And in addition, if there is a plague on the Trash Level, how will that affect the Mask Day proceedings?
All that comes to a boil tomorrow, on Mask Day! And in the short time remaining before the festivities begin, what will you Silver Shields choose to do?
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Monday November 28th, 2016 6:49:03 PM
Sid glances to the windows and building tops and wishes he had his longbow and thinks to himself, "I'll get it at home tonight. I have to start a bow for Elly soon too. Hmmm." He keeps scanning the crowd and the building tops.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Monday November 28th, 2016 6:58:23 PM
Sid relaxes when they get their guy out of the open. "Oh," he says out loud, "I always thought this was just a warehouse. Cozy." He turns to Zanderallen, "So, do you guys live here or is this just your shopfront?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday November 29th, 2016 1:49:02 AM
Bartomus enjoyed the view as they descended back down to the Fence level. He looked about and followed the others to the Shield HQ. He needed to find a mask, it was Mask Day and everyone needs a mask to avoid being found by the Underlord. As they walked back into the HQ, Sid asked about how the building was used.
"Sid, I have only been with the Shields for a few days. I know we can stay here and Oscar has taken on the role of butler and steward for all of us." The taur said as he looked about.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday November 29th, 2016 9:10:55 AM
When the group returns to the warehouse that Dorbin is starting to think of as home, he looks out for Oscar, then finds some food to feed to Emily. He mumbles, "Would anyone really notice much of a plague on the trash level?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 2:32:12 PM
On the way back Stohp considers and concedes K's point. "It's a fine line. I suspect it's partially our current mission. It's easy to be suspicious and short with people when local lords may be involved in murder plots. At the same time perhaps we are being to polite. Xander was a murder suspect and fled at the sight of us. If we had taken the reasonable precaution of searching him, we might have finished our business more quickly and caused less disruption."
Once back she takes a moment to relax and sends for a few messengers; local people she knows and trusts not to peak in the letters. She writes to letters, the first is to the guard, outlying the death of Mattheus, the suspicious circumstances, and what they've learned about his poisoning and a possibility of plague being spread in the lower levels of the city. Included will be a small amount of the cure so they can synthesize more if needed. She does not mention Crimson; they don't have any evidence or proof yet, and committing such accusations on paper is dangerous. The second letter is to Eldritch, informing him of everything they've discovered so far. This one does mention that a nobleman might be involved, but not the name; again, dangerous to write such things down.
Once finished she shows the letters to the others to insure no one has anything to add or objects to the idea.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 3:46:33 PM
Micah reads the letters Stohp has penned. He frowns slightly as he shares his thoughts, "I doubt the guards will do much with this, but informing them is probably for the best. I like that you kept it vague. I would expect that bribes are a common means of obtaining any information they have."
He pauses in thought a bit before continuing, "I would like to tell Eldritch in person, but sending a note is a good compromise. For not being together long, there sure seems to suddenly be many demands for our attention."
"Speaking of which: Given their prior interest in Brisselda, and knowing that something is planned by the Hands tomorrow, I am inclined to check in on them."
"Any thoughts as to what we should do or where we should be for Mask Day?" he asks to the rest of ther group.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 4:09:00 PM
K nods as Stohp responds. "Thanks for listening. Can't promise I'll hold my tongue if anyone smart-mouths the locals again. I'm not too good at keeping my cool...but I guess you know that already." He gives the taur a slight smile as he does. He may be stubborn, but when K forgives someone, he takes it seriously.
"Good job so far, by the way. I may have been wrong about you."
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"We just saw Brizzie this morning. I doubt anything's happened by now. Anyway, I think we're forgetting there are two strangers here."
He turns to Sid and "Sugar". K made an effort to cover up his own ridiculous name. The fact that someone would embrace such a nickname confused him. "I'm K, servant of Flower (ooc: Flower is the goddess of romantic and familial love). Why don't you tell us more about yourselves now that we're not interrogating an alchemist & being chased out of a concert?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday November 29th, 2016 4:15:14 PM
Bartomus listened to the discussion and took a chair when K asked the two new, new comers to introduce themselves. Sugar seemed to be looking for an adventure, but Sid had remained a mystery. He also found his mind turning back on the fact that he really needed to find a mask for the following day's festivities.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Tuesday November 29th, 2016 6:23:50 PM
Liam couldn't help but smirk at the suggestion that he introduce himself. A captive audience was all too easy for the bard. Still, he didn't know where this was going, what this group looked to achieve or how he would fit into that plan, so he made the split-second decision to keep his introduction relatively conservative. Liam left the wall he was leaning on and began to walk around the new environ as he spoke.
Liam "Sugar—to my friends" Deckard, born only a stone's throw on this very level. Fishing in the summer, Liar's dice in the winter. Dad is a fishmonger, still works at the Dead End Fish Market. Discounts provided for those with enough coin to grease the right palm. Mum, well, mum is complicated; from performer and aspiring actress on the Fence, to Lady Vittoria on the Open Air. Lofty. That was my childhood, twixt and tween. One might say I've lived two lives, pauper and prince.
So, how does one acquire the moniker of Sugar? I've spent a lot of time in taverns. Ale and the female form are two of my favorite subjects. And, when Fern, of Giggling Ghost fame gives you a nickname, it sticks like honey—to the bun. Here I am, in this loop Liam motions with his finger in the air to illustrate a figure 8 or rather, the sign for infinity. this endless loop, mead—blonde, ale—red head, whiskey—brunette. I tell a few jokes, dazzle the crowd with prose, and all the while trying to thwarts mum's attempt to marry me off to some coined tart that's never swam in Turtle lake and much less caught a bronze-back on the fly.
In looking for a change of pace, something deeper, I find myself with you all. Can I help reshuffle the deck? Will the die fall sixes? One never knows without taking the risk. As brevity is the king of wit. I leave you there.
Liam slowly walks back to his prior position, leaving against the wall.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Tuesday November 29th, 2016 7:20:12 PM
Sid smiles and claps for Liam. "Well, thank you for having me. I myself am not so witty, but I'll try to not be overly long. In case you haven't heard, my name is Sid and I am a bowyer." He stretches back a little keeping loose, "I'm here with my partner Elly and we own the Split Arrow on [insert location here]. I'd love to offer you all discounts, but Elly would kill me. She runs the shop, I've mostly been trying to raise capital and take care of the day to day. I helped a few groups out before I came to the Float, and Brassy knew I was looking for more, so he suggested I come down." Sid squints and tilts his a bit, "He seemed rather eager to get me out of the bar for some reason. Anyway! I'm quick, quiet, a decent shot, and interested in doing something good. I look forward to working with you all."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Tuesday November 29th, 2016 7:20:41 PM
As they get back to the head quarters and Sid asks about it Zander replies to him and Sugar, "This is our office, meeting room, and living room all rolled into one. If you're inclined, and I hope you take up the offer, we have sleeping quarters upstairs. Right now we've just got some temporary hangings marking out rooms. It's been a little crazy here on the Fence since we've moved in, haven't had time to renovate yet. We might have to adjust the hangings to give you both some more room, our previous party members were both halflings." With that Zander will give the two new guys a tour and help arrange quarters upstairs if they wish.
"I think the letters are a good idea Stohp. While I agree that the guards probably won't do much best to keep local law enforcement informed. May keep them a little more alert. Now as to Mask day I think we should be out in force around the major festivities around the Fence. I'm less concerned about what the Hands of Love may do since we removed Shredds faction but if they is some bad disease in the Trash level it could make it's way up during the festivities. Or we could head down there ourselves to see what's going on." At the thought of heading down there Zander shudders a little involuntarily. Growing up on the streets of the Fence could be rough enough, but from stories he'd heard it was nothing to life down in the Trash level.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Tuesday November 29th, 2016 8:50:32 PM
K takes mental notes as they speak. This Sugar fellow seemed like a decent sort. A little on the Caeroldra side of life, but to each his own. He raises an eyebrow at Sid's mention of being a bowyer. That could come in handy.
"Good," he beings after Sid stops talking. "It gets lonely in the back lines sometimes." He motions to the composite bow he left near the door. "Took me years to convince my parents to let me buy it. Probably for the best; I would have settled for something cheaper long before if they'd let me. They're priests of Flower...not big on violence."
He stands up. Back to business...
"...the guards know something. No one down here gets the kind of treatment he did when they found him dead. Maybe the letters will spook something out of them." He pauses a moment, then frowns. "No, that's stupid. They probably wouldn't be too worried." He sits, a bit out of his depth. He remembers how glad he was when Shredds attacked. Finally, there was a bad guy to target. No such luck here...
A Man, A Plan, A Lake: Mask Day (DM Cayzle) Tuesday November 29th, 2016 11:44:32 PM
On the walk to the HQ, Sid sees that the Mask Day festivities are already getting started, a day early. There are more people on the streets, some sporting masks. You hear some revelry and pass some minstrels as you walk the Fence.
Inside, Sid gets the tour. Zanderallen shows the new recruits the place from top to bottom. Bart explains who Oscar is and how the fellow came to butle for the party.
(BTW, a butler butles!)
Dorbin makes a half snarky, half thoughtful comment about plague in the Trash: "Would anyone really notice?" Of course, for regular old illness, no. But maybe Xander -- or the people pulling his strings -- have something special in mind. Perhaps an investigation would be wise. No one wants the Underlord's entourage to spread a magical disease through the city! Well, no one with good intentions!
Stohp and K discuss a philosophy of adventuring styles, and then Stohp pens a couple letters so that the people who need to know stuff will know it. If you meet the big bad enemy after all, and she says, "Have you told anybody else about this plot," you'll be able to honestly say that you have!
Wise Micah agrees with the DM that these letters were a good idea. He asks about the plan for Mask Day. Indeed, you have not yet set on a course of action ... and the day approaches!
Liam and Sid talk about themselves and put the others at ease regarding their intentions and capabilities. Truly, the Silver Shield has a way of attracting quality. Perhaps Happy at the Giggling Ghost DID have a good idea when he worked behind the scenes to gather you together.
So what is next? Thanks to the letters, you have done well by Eldrich, who is surely worried. And you have alerted the authorities, which is always a good idea for peacekeepers.
But what about Shredds and his poison, if that's even him?
But what about the Trash Level, and the new plague that's threatening?
But what about the Hands of Love and whatever they have planned?
Zander plays down the Hands threat and proposes just running security on the Fence Level during the Underlord's processions. What about the rest of the group?
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Wednesday November 30th, 2016 9:13:15 AM
OOC: Darnit, Cayzle. Warn a guy before you send him to trope-land. You owe me 30 minutes of my life.
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K looks to Stohp. The mission looked a lot simpler when she asked to lead things for a while. He wondered how she was holding up. "As much as I want to solve this murder, a plague being spread through the entire Float seems like a bigger deal. Not really sure how to stop it, it's not like we can just tell the Underlord to take a year off." He turns back to Stohp. "What's the call, lady?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday November 30th, 2016 11:24:10 AM
Dorbin remains quiet and seems quite impressed with Sugar's stories of life as a bard. He says out loud, "Do you think Mask Day will include the trash level? I mean, I've been down there and all, but things move about a bit, so it's not like I really know my way around all that well. If we head down there to investigate, will Mask Day happen without us?"
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+4=6 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2016 4:16:19 PM
Sugar continues leaning on the wall; his way to remain standing but relaxed. He speaks up (which isn't difficult). I realize I'm just signing on but, ... Mask Day, well, it's a big deal ... anonymous women in masks, right? I jest, but, really, anonymous women in masks! We cannot miss this event. It's an opportunity for a well-conceived stratagem, should we choose to employ such a measure. Mask Day is also an opportunity to simply have a little fun, gain some needed information from current or new sources—even those that need a little prodding, I could go on... The Trash will still be there the day after. Sugar looks around to see if he's on an island with this approach or among the majority, weighing the expressions and posture of each member carefully.
Perception — 6
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday November 30th, 2016 4:38:28 PM "Well, we need masks, and that also sets in motion the ability for those behind these schemes to move about somewhat unrecognizable. Couldn't we rent masks, wasn't there someone who offered that? Liam, we could go get masks," Bartomus liked the idea of participating in Mask Day. He looked about as well.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+10=11 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2016 5:04:41 PM
Sid furrows his brow, "Ok, so tomorrow is the day that the Lords switch places right? After twenty years in power I can only guess how many people would profit if the current Highlord were to stay in power. Or who would profit if something happened to both Lords. Hmmm..."
Sid's eyes unfocus as he tries to remember what the succession rules were for the Float.
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knowledge(local): 11(nat 1) -_-;;
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Wednesday November 30th, 2016 5:35:48 PM "There was a merchant that came and gave masks to those of us that were there the other day." (OOC: Awhile back in real world time) "I agree we should participate in the festivities. The Fence merchants who have been sponsoring us would be quite put out if the Silver Shield didn't make an appearance. Beyond that? I would like to take a look in the trash level. Maybe go see the start of the procession."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday November 30th, 2016 7:43:38 PM "Zander, that's right, I need to look about here for it, as I think I got one." Bartomus stepped away to go search for the mask that he had gotten a few days earlier and had forgotten about in all of the things going on.
A Man, A Plan, A Lake: Mask Day (DM Cayzle) Wednesday November 30th, 2016 9:34:58 PM
K looks to Stohp and asks, "As much as I want to solve this murder, a plague being spread through the entire Float seems like a bigger deal. Not really sure how to stop it, it's not like we can just tell the Underlord to take a year off." He turns back to Stohp. "What's the call, lady?"
Meanwhile, Dorbin remains quiet and impressed by Sugar’s stories. "Do you think Mask Day will include the trash level?" Dorbin asks. "I mean, I've been down there and all, but things move about a bit, so it's not like I really know my way around all that well. If we head down there to investigate, will Mask Day happen without us?" he adds.
Sugar continues leaning on the wall. “I realize I'm just signing on but, ... Mask Day, well, it's a big deal ... anonymous women in masks, right? I jest, but, really, anonymous women in masks! We cannot miss this event. It's an opportunity for a well-conceived stratagem, should we choose to employ such a measure. Mask Day is also an opportunity to simply have a little fun, gain some needed information from current or new sources—even those that need a little prodding, I could go on... The Trash will still be there the day after. “
Bart asks about renting masks and volunteers to go get a mask. It is easy to find something decent, but all the extra nice ones are spoken for. Some of you already have masks, of course, nice ones made for you by that nice lady crafter.
Sid asks, "Ok, so tomorrow is the day that the Lords switch places right? After twenty years in power I can only guess how many people would profit if the current Highlord were to stay in power. Or who would profit if something happened to both Lords. Hmmm..."
You Float natives and residents put your heads together and clear up a few details. The Underlord and Overlord switch jobs every year. 20 Undercrats are selected to work for 20 years -- logically, there are 400 in total, from newbies to 19.9-year veterans.
Also, popular rumor says that after serving the Underlord for 20 years, the clerics of love will rejuvenate you to be any age you prefer, and you can either keep your memories of your service or lose them, Also, after serving the Underlord, some emerge with amazing skill, talents, and lore. Teucri lore!
The Teucri, of course, are the lost magical race of beings that created the Big Float as well as other amazing structures in the Wold.
ALSO, you know that Mask Day starts and ends on the Trash Level, and the revelry there is said to be more amazing than even on the Open Air level, seeing as the Underlord pays for it. The magnificence of the Trash Level party is determined by how many non-Trash folk get killed there on Mask Day. If few are killed, the party is amazing. If many are killed, the Underlord punishes the Trash folk with a poor party. And since Mask Day is the best of days on the Trash, residents are incentivized to be on their best behavior.
But if there is a magical plague, all that may be moot this year!
Anyway, to more immediate needs ... so far, K is prioritizing the plague and Liam is focused on the party. Anyone else weighing in? What's your plan of action?
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Thursday December 1st, 2016 12:57:36 AM
Sid clears his throat, "Ok, so I know I am one of the newest members here, but I think we should start tomorrow by following the party at the trash level. We could spread out or in pairs and make sure that the Trash have The Best Party Ever. I think that would serve... all of our interests here."
Sid then looks around, "And what do these 'undercrats' do anyway? Is it twenty years of servitude or are they just more functionaries of the Float that have their own 9 to 5 gig? Does any even know?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday December 1st, 2016 1:46:08 AM
Bartomus returned with the mask he had borrowed and put away in a safe place. "Well, found this. So, won't need to go hunting for it."
He found his seat and listened to the conversation. When there was discussion about the Trash level and the plague, he sat up. "K, wouldn't tomorrow be the perfect day to spread the plague? If they spread the spores for that on enough people, it could really cause a panic in the Trash level in the days that follow."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday December 1st, 2016 8:06:58 AM
Dorbin pulls a mask out of his robes quietly. He agrees with Bart, "Indeed, if the plague is already in the trash level, it could spread rather quickly through the Mask Day celebrations!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Thursday December 1st, 2016 11:04:25 AM
Before speaking Stohp checks the time. Is it early enough to get more done today?
"Lets clarify a little before we go making plans. Of the original group only Micah and myself remain, so most of us didn't attend the original meeting and purpose behind the group. We were formed because the local businesses had problems that the guard refused to solve. If you've lived down here and payed attention you'll notice that, really, the guard doesn't care at all about the Fence and Trash levels. They might investigate a murder if people pester them about it, but anything lesser is simply ignored. That's why we exist. We exist to help the people when the guard doesn't have the will or manpower to.
It's tempting to call it a day and hope we can find out something tomorrow. Mask Day is THE big holiday of the city, and I'd hate to miss it, but people are dying. We know at least one murder has been committed, had several claims that this Crimson plans to manipulate the selection of lords, and learned that a plague is spreading in the trash that the celebration could spread across the whole city. Somehow this is all connected, and signs point to Mask Day being when it all comes together. We need to get to the trash and stop this before whoever it is can subvert the holiday and turn it into tragedy."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 Thursday December 1st, 2016 1:06:22 PM "Well said," agrees Micah with a nod as Stoph summarizes the discussion. "This plague may start in the trash level, but it left unchecked, will not end there."
"Our best lead appears to be this alchemist named Bruce in the trash level," he says as he looks to the cupboard for a quick bite before heading out.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Thursday December 1st, 2016 1:45:10 PM
K stands. "Sounds like we have a plan." He retrieves his bow & makes sure the rest of his equipment is properly settled. The Trash was no place to walk around unarmed.
"Ready when you folks are."
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Thursday December 1st, 2016 3:02:55 PM So, there's our stratagem; participate in Mask Day where it begins and ends and seek this potion pusher, Bruce. What's our position on Bruce? Is he a known contact, a hostile that needs some push, a gentle soul with open arms; thoughts? Put me to work. Sugar starts to walk toward the door ... I should have a mask in an old trunk at my father's flat. I'll breeze by and put my hands on it. Anyone need anything or want to come with?
(OOC: Being a native, and a bard, can we assume that Liam has a mask, or several in storage, minus a few gold from my sheet? If no, Liam will simply seek out a mask-selling merchant.)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Thursday December 1st, 2016 3:05:50 PM "You have reminded us of our duty Stohp. We need to stop this before it happens. Let's go.", Zanderallen checks his armor and equipment, making sure everything is in it's place and secure. As soon as he gears up he heads out with the others, bound for the Trash level.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Thursday December 1st, 2016 11:16:32 PM
Sid finishes his mead and orders another one, this time one of the sweeter varieties. "By Wardd's dice, that's a pretty paper. Maybe I'll go for the one with brown paper and twine next eh?" Sid clucks his teeth and winks to the heavens as he raises his glass, "May your dice roll high if that's the game. Cheers!"
Sid takes a long pull and looks at Liam. "Hey, aren't you going to try your luck at the draw?" Sid scoots his drink and box over and looks at the barkeep. "Please a round for my friend here. We've got to celebrate!"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Thursday December 1st, 2016 11:31:24 PM
Everyone seems behind the notion to head below and investigate so Stohp does a quick check of her gear. "Lets get a fast lunch at get going then. We have to move fast if we want to prevent any funny business at the celebration tomorrow."
Into The Trash On Mask-Day Eve (DM Cayzle) Thursday December 1st, 2016 11:51:10 PM
Sid suggests training the Underlord's party as it walks its parade route through the Float. He asks what Undercrats do, exactly.
Know Local DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {No one knows what Undercrats do! None are seen for 20 years after they follow the Underlord into the Deepkeep in the Trash.}
Bart finds his mask and worries about how a magic plague could spread on Mask Day of all days!
Dorbin agrees with that!
Stohp tries to make the group's purpose clear, and offers a perspective that only she and Micah share. Then she goes on to declare that the group's goal must be to quash the plot that you all have uncovered. "We need to get to the trash and stop this before whoever it is can subvert the holiday and turn it into tragedy," she declares.
Micah agrees and reminds the group about the main lead that they have.
Zanderallen, K, and Liam see the wisdom in this, and a plan is formed: Go to the Trash Level now, before Mask Day, look for this "Brian" fellow, and then figure out a next step.
[OOC for Sid only: Highlight to display spoiler: {I think you meant for your second post to be in the Giggling Ghost? If so, feel free to copy and paste it there, and let me know, so I can delete this one. LOL! }]
That's enough of a consensus for action! You grab quick meals, masks (either scrounged or readied before or saved from a prior year), and, most of all, arms and armaments!
You head for the nearest stairs down to the Trash ... and that is the Stair of Courage, at the northeast corner of the Float. Now, the Trash is no place for the weak, but the stairs, and the level to which they lead down, are still usually a-bustle with life, of a sordid variety. Usually there are the most common of laborers and working poor, commuting to and from jobs higher up. Or vagabonds and scamps, urchins of several ages, working the angles, begging, or picking pockets. Or residents of the higher levels, seeking the services and merchandise that you can only buy in the Trash, better left undescribed here.
However, the stairs are empty today. A few people are going down, but no one is going up. No street kids or blind beggars. No toughs or bodyguards. No trollops or dandies.
It gets dark as you step into the Trash Level, but that's not a surprise. On all the other levels of the Big Float, the ceiling of the level is covered in an evocative illusion of sky and sun, the same view you would see looking up on the Open Air Level. Is it a projection on the roof? Or are the other levels invisible when viewed from below? The amazing magic of the Teucri continues to astound the savants of this later day.
But there is no ceiling magic on the Trash Level. All the lighting is supplied by continual flame spells (for the major streets), or by torches or by nothing at all in the alleyways. So it is DARK here -- it always is.
And today, unusually, it is EMPTY. You see a few people moving slowly, as if in shock. Doors are closed. Lights doused. There are bodies in the gutter -- okay, that's not unusual -- but more than you should be seeing in the daytime. And no one seems interested in looting them.
You are in the uppermost right hand corner on this map. You just emerged from the circle. You know of all the marked/named locations. The Underramp to the Deepkeep is at the center of the map. Where do you head? How are you grouped (marching order)? Do you carry light sources? Some places are dim or dark!
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday December 2nd, 2016 9:05:43 AM
Dorbin nervously looks around and says, "This isn't right. Are we too late?"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=5 ; Friday December 2nd, 2016 10:24:26 AM
"They actually named this street Cuthroat Bend. How edgy." K wasn't terribly worried about the plague going around. His faith in Flower protected him from disease, and he imagined Zander had the same protections from Domi.
Secure in that knowledge, K walks over to the bodies. Can he tell what killed them? Are there wounds? Sores? K is no diagnostician, but surely he knows the difference between a boil and a puncture wound.
Heal: 5
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+1=13 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+2=15 ; Friday December 2nd, 2016 11:10:00 AM "From everything I've heard the Undercrats just disappear into the Deepdark for 20 years after being chosen. No ones really knows what they do, at least no one that talks about it.' (Know: Local 13)
Zanderallen pulls out his lantern and lights it as they descend into the Trash level. "Does this seem darker than usual for the Trash level? Something is very wrong here.", he comments to his companions. Confident of Domi's protection he still can't quiet a little voice in the back of his head wondering if that protection extends to fungal mind spores. But not to be outdone by a follower of Flower he also examines some of the bodies, bringing his lantern to give light. Examining a few of them as they go along Zander tries to determine causes of death and signs of disease. While not an expert he was trained in basic field medicine.
Heal: 14 checking bodies Perception: 15 bodies and looking around
Light source: Hooded Lantern 30ft radius normal light, additional 30ft raises light one step.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Friday December 2nd, 2016 2:28:02 PM
Sugar carefully descends with the group, slipping his gloves on as he does so and feeling for the pommel of his rapier, just to make certain its still there, his scorpion whip as well. Sugar coughs aloud as K and Zander approach the bodies. You lads let me know when I might be of use, there's no diplomacy with the dead. . Sugar ponders many questions darting through his mind: This place is ripe. No wonder there's a plague. What am I doing near a plague? Is this what they call adventure? Will I have to burn my clothes when we leave here? I hope we're not here long? I need a drink.
Ready Action: draw rapier if someone or some thing aggressively moves toward Sugar; even a toothless child wielding a fishing rod.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:14 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=19 ; Friday December 2nd, 2016 5:50:43 PM
As the impact of the setting settles in he quietly breathes out, "Domi, help us."
He has been trained in the healing arts, mundane and divine. To get a better view, he casts light on his shield and then cautiously examines a corpse, being careful to protect his face from any spores or other contagion with a cloth.
Should anyone be approachable he asks about what is going on and where everyone is.
====== Heal check 27 to check cause of death Diplomacy 19 to gather information about the current goings on
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday December 2nd, 2016 7:19:13 PM
Stohp becomes more and more concerned as they head down into the Trash. She knows some folks down here and she's worried for them. Jasper and Rooger in particular come to mind; she hoped to track them down and gain their aide. She tries to remember if she ever learned where they lived down here.
Once they reach bottom she passes around some of the leafy substance the Alchemist gave them. "Take a dose before and after exposure he said, so take some before poking at dead bodies." To late she worries about possible deception. If Xander lied and gave them poison then they were committing mass suicide, but to not take some now that they were already bellow would likely be just as deadly.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday December 2nd, 2016 7:40:46 PM
Bartomus looked at Stohp as she offered the leafy substance. He took a small pinch and chewed it. "Well now, not sure what we have going on here but we need to figure out how far this nightmare has spread and from where."
He dropped his glave and unsheathed the long blade. The sheath he attached to a corded hook on the back of his belt ensuring he wouldn't loose it in the darkness.
"So if this isn't normal for the Trash level to you all, we have a problem for sure."
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+10=30 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+8=25 ; Friday December 2nd, 2016 10:22:18 PM
Using lunch time to dash back to his flat above their store, Sid grabs his remaining gear, Lhysandri his long bow, and scribbles a quick note in elvish for Elly and grabs a roll, cheese, and an apple for his lunch on the run, making it back before everyone is completely ready to go. "Sorry, properly ready now," he says as he puffs a bit.
Down on the Trash level, Sid crinkles his nose. He'd never really been done here before, preferring the common ho-hum danger of the Fence, and he knows it's not the way this place is normally, usually, but the sight sets him on edge. "Ffloyd's Awl," he mutters as he strings his long bow and looks around, staying to the side some so he can use the light without being blinded by it. He shadows those looking at the bodies and focuses on their surroundings, never really having been the one to do the healing he decides to focus on what he is good at. "Well," he thinks to himself, "at least a city-wide plague isn't old hat for these guys." It was cold comfort.
((The third +10 roll should have been +8, so it's just wasted -_-))
Into The Trash On Mask-Day Eve (DM Cayzle) d8=7 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+4=5 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2016 10:02:06 AM
The Trash Level is dim and dank. Noxious odors waft around. the unsteady residents who dare to walk the street look around. Dorbin worries that the heroes are too late! Is he right ...
Liam, wearing gloves in the hope of some prevention, is on a razor's edge of alarm. Make that a rapier's edge, the rapier he holds ready in case ANY thing comes within reach!
Zanderallen lights a lantern, and then he and K move to inspect a body lying at the side of the street. Both paladins know that their special blessings protect them from the plague, and all plagues ... but what about this one ...
K and Zander, please both make Fortitude Saves vs DC12. If you fail, and ONLY if you fail, please Highlight to display spoiler: {You are sickened (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/coreRulebook/glossary.html#sickened) by the stench.}
K ONLY please Highlight to display spoiler: {You are missing your third level Paladin Mercy on your sheet I think? Please email me and Matt}
Micah casts a Light spell and follows a half a step behind the paladins. Micah, please make a Fortitude Save vs DC11. If YOU fail, and ONLY if you fail, please Highlight to display spoiler: {You are sickened (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/coreRulebook/glossary.html#sickened) by the stench.}
[OOC Micah: see below for that Heal check; not enough time for a Gather Info check]
As the overeager holy men step toward a prone body, Stohp calls out to them, urging a prophylactic dose of the medicine ...
Bart, though no less cautious than his friends, just seems less ... excitable ... about the situation.
Sid, a dozen or two feet behind the holy men, tries to keep a low profile and just look around. He seems reassured by the professional demeanor of the holy men taking point. Sid Only Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You see something odd about the shuffling folk up the street. They are walking funny. They twitch as they walk. They are turning toward the bright lights of the Silver Shields.}
Looking at the body, Micah sees sure indications that this is not a healthy person. His eyes are green -- or rather, something green is growing in them. And the veins on the arms and neck are ... bulging? And through the human's pale white skin ... they look ... green?
Stohp calls to the holy men about using the medicine ... and at that moment, the body comes ALIVE! It lurches (still prone) at the three. Rolling 1-3 Z; 4-6 K; and 7-8 M ... a 7! It BITES and CLAWS at Micah! The bite hits vs flat-footed AC14 (a miss), and the claws hit vs flat-footed ACs 8 (a miss) and 18. Micah takes 5 hp nonlethal damage from a clawing recently-human? still human? hand. That attack does not break the skin. Micah does notice some green flecks that do pass from the sick person, settling on himself.
Friends, we are in combat, I will have a battle map up, hopefully this weekend. Please make sure your hit points, AC, and other stats are all set and correct on your sheets.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+9=27 ; d20+2=6 ; d20+9=20 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2016 2:21:25 PM
Sugar speak aloud, but with normal volume and steep sarcasm; Great. What I've always wanted for Yuletide; a zombie apocalypse. Standard Action: Perform — Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Move Action: Draw Scorpion Whip (coz 10ft is as close to a creeper as Sugar wants to get) Knowlege Local — 27 (for the Trash Level) Knowledge Religion — 6 (for any notion of these human, non-human creepers) Knowledge Arcana — 20 (for any notion of these human, non-human creepers)
(OOC: Sugar's Perfomance for Inspire Courage is Oratory. Imagine a series of athletic pep talks with a hint of wit during combat. "K, you're doing great! Don't inhale!")
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20+7=19 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=21 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=11 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2016 4:25:59 PM
Fort save: 19 - Pass
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K takes a moment, a very brief one, to find his center. Part of his service to Flower was forgoing his love of battle when lives were actually on the line. All traces of emotion vanish as the paladin draws his rapier. He preferred his bow, but this one needed to be dispatched quickly. It had already gotten it's hands on Micah; hopefully the cleric would be ok.
He flicks the rapier's blade from his forehead downwards in a quick salute before engaging the reanimated human.
***
Hit AC 26 (threat confirm: 21) 6 damage, 17 if critical
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=22 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+7=8 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2016 7:31:51 PM
Sid recoils a bit and notches an arrow, "By Ffloyd's Hammer!" His eyes flick up the street to the turning figures, "They're more up the street! They seem to be attracted by the light! And possibly my yelling!"
Taking a breath he keeps his eyes open and tries to blend into the dark. "Ok Sid," he thinks to himself, "what are these things. Think, think!"
Sid raises his bow and draws and releases at the thing in front of K and Micah.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d8+3=6 ; Saturday December 3rd, 2016 8:53:31 PM
Bartomus shook his head as he swallowed the plant bits that Stohp had shared with him and then things changed. With the light cast by Micah, the body that had been lying there, just lying there, had sprung back to life and went slashing at Micah with its fingers and teeth. He quickly looked down and realized he had not healed himself from the fight of just a few days ago.
"Frig," he spoke under his breath and his fingers began moving in a quick set of patterns as his mouth whispered a call upon Eberyon and the powers of new growth he patron brought fourth in Spring. The energy flowed over and around him after completing the incantation. ==== CLW = +6
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Saturday December 3rd, 2016 8:55:13 PM
The scratches and scars mended and in doing so Bartomus felt better. "Now, let's start protecting this place by protecting ourselves."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday December 5th, 2016 8:20:02 AM
Dorbin quickly pulls out a small bag and a candle. He snaps his fingers and the candle lights. He looks around nervously as he mouths some magical words.
OOC: Casting summon monster, summoned dog to arrive at the start of next round.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -5 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+5=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+2=3 ; Monday December 5th, 2016 1:35:39 PM "Rusty anvils!" exclaims Micah as the presumed corpse claws at him.
If it appears to not be neutralized by K's skewering, Micah will draw his hammer and attack it.
If it drops back down after the attack, he draws his weapon and, assuming the worst, moves to the nearest corpse and attempts a preemptive strike by striking down with his hammer.
============= Fortitude save 13 Attack 20 for 3 points of bludgeoning damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 16 T: 10 FF: 15 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+6=12 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+3=7 ; Monday December 5th, 2016 1:59:36 PM "Ugh, bleh", is all Zander manages to get out as he gets a lungful of the body's stench as it moves. His hand already on the hilt of his sword before he can think he pulls it out and swings down on the corpse regardless of whether or not it's still moving wanting to make sure it stays down, especilaly as Sid has called out there are more coming. He keeps hold of his lantern in his off hand and tries to keep it up to continue providing light. He casts his mind back to his training, trying to match these creatures with any undead he knows of.
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Fort Save rolled a nat 1... Attack 14 = 12 + 4 vs prone -2 sickened (Power Attacking as usual already figured in) Damage 9 = 11 - 2 sickened Know: Religion 7
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=16 ; Monday December 5th, 2016 6:10:51 PM
(Buff tracker: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)
Startled, Stohp almost drops the bag of medicine she's holding when the "corpse" moves. Seeing no point in also piling on it when more danger might be on the way, she moves to plant herself between the shambling figures and the rest of the party. Should any of them approach she'll try to trip them up and slow their advance (prepared action: 16 to trip (17 of buff to attack includes Combat Maneuvers)).
Into The Trash On Mask-Day Eve (DM Cayzle) Monday December 5th, 2016 7:21:49 PM
First, please all do accept 250 experience points BEFORE the fight begins. This adds to the 250 xp awarded on Oct. 18, if you were in the game at that point.
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Here is the map. The grey squares are road. The pink squares are doors. The black squares are outer walls of buildings. The white squares are indoors or unknown. The scale is five ft per square.
You all are marked by a Blue Box and a letter: B, D, L, K, M, S, Stohp, and Z.
The people on the street are marked in red. Prone people also have a Red border. This is the map BEFORE Round One (posted below).
All buildings are at least two or three stories high. Some are four or five -- those are right up against the ceiling. On the upper levels, there is a limit of three floors per building, with a few exceptions. That's to make sure no one touches the ceilings. Here, they do not seem to care if you go that high.
Some of the doors lead to commercial establishments on the street level. Some commercial establishments have signs, and those are depicted on the map next to their doors.
Light: Zanderallen has a hooded lantern with a 30 ft radius. Micah has a Light spell with a 20 ft radius. Beyond those, all light is DIM (20% miss chance), creatures have concealment.
Combat Post Coming Up Later Tonite! Please do not post yet.
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round One (DM Cayzle) d20+10=25 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+10=23 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+3=7 ; Monday December 5th, 2016 11:29:31 PM
The monster attacked with surprise. Now it is the top of Round One.
Liam inspires courage and draws his whip. As a bard, he recognizes the signs of a "zombie apocalypse," that is, an epic tale of undead invasion.
K is not sickened by the stench of the creatures [OOC: If you save once, you do not have to save again today.] His quick bladework, bolstered by the bard, knocks out the plague victim, if that's what this is. Taking the blow, the thing screams with a high-pitched wailing before the damage shuts it up.
Sid calls out a warning. "They're more up the street!" He lets loose an arrow, but it flies wide of any mark.
[OOC to Bart: You cannot ingest the medicine and cast a cure in the same round -- that would be two standard actions. Please pick one for this round. We'll catch up next post.]
Dorbin starts a summoning. [OOC: Please give the map coordinates and action for your dog next round. Also, it vedry much helps the DM if you post a link to the thing you summon.]
Micah's mace finishes off the attacker.
Zanderallen is sickened by the stench of the monster, now utterly defeated.
Stohp readies a trip if any foes come into reach.
Now it is the bottom of Round One, and the enemy moves. And move they do!
Infected 1 is dead.
Infected 2 and 3 charge from the south and attack. They claw at Zander and Micah. Number 2 hits AC25, and Micah takes 6 nonlethal damage. Green spores fall on him. Number 3 hits AC23, and Zanderallen takes 8 nonlethal damage.
Infected 4 comes out of the Sins for Sale, and Stohp trips it with her readied attack. It crawls five ft closer (and is prone, map is wrong).
Infected 5 comes out of Trashy Treasures and tries to bite K. It hits AC7, a miss.
Infected 6, 7, and 8 come closer, but use all their move to do so -- no time for them to attack. Other infected move closer too.
All infected are AC12, CMD14.
NOTE: Anyone in melee range who has not yet done so, make a fort save DC12 or be sickened by the stench.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+7=11 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 12:45:27 AM
Sid moves back to 15:BI and steadies himself, "So, this is what Gary wanted to do when he grew up," he mutters as he takes aim. "Well, we'll just have to stop whomever is doing this too." After another breath he let's the arrow fly at #5. Sid grimaces, it has been longer than he thought since he last did this.
====== To Hit #5: 11
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday December 6th, 2016 1:54:19 AM
[ooc] I think Bart would have taken the medicine first, that is what I wrote, and then would due the cure light wounds. so, I would say those are my two standard actions. [/ooc]
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round One (DM Cayzle) Tuesday December 6th, 2016 10:23:15 AM
Extra note from the forgetful DM: The reason it took a blow from Micah to put the thing down was its damage reduction 5 / slashing. That piercing rapier was not as effective as it would have been.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20+8=15 ; d6+4=5 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 10:23:47 AM
K pulls the blade from the first infected as it falls. "Micah, unless you're also immune to disease like Zander and I are, you may want to leave the front lines." His voice remains completely monotone. He hopes it's not already too late for the priest.
IF Micah moves, K takes a 5' step to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zander. Either way, he attacks infected #8.
***
Move: 5' step to BH19 if Micah moves. If he doesn't, K doesn't move. Standard: Attack infected #8 - hit AC 15 for 6 damage (forgot the inspire confidence damage boost in my roll)
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+4=13 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+3=8 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 10:55:59 AM
Dorbin looks up as he finishes the spell and creatures appear all over the place. He considers running back up the stairs, but points just behind the line of attackers to get his dog to attack them from behind! He is sad that the dog will likely get killed, but he knows it will come back again. Then he takes aim with his finger at the end creature and shoots a tiny green magical dart. The dart slaps harmlessly into the wall.
OOC: Dog appears at BG21 and attacks #2, giving flanking bonuses to Zander, Micah, and K: Hit AC 13 for 2 damage. Acid dart, ranged touch attempt at #5, hit AC 8, miss!
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Tuesday December 6th, 2016 1:20:18 PM I hope we survive these creepers. There should be a curfew 'round here for the undead. Standard Action — Cast Dancing Lights, placing 4 glowing spheres 4 feet above the heads of opponents; 2, 3, 6, 8. That's the Yuletide spirit Move Action — slide up beside Sid at BJ:15 Hi Sid, its just me, you have'n a laugh. Watch out for Stohp. If she steps wrong you're a dead man. Ha. Free Action — Maintain Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Weapons drawn — continue holding whip Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level Micah, Micah, don't let'm bite ya! Seriously though...Dorbin, bring'n the dawg! Quite a vicious hound that.
Stohp had been planing to retreat and almost steps on her compatriots who just moved right behind her. Grumbling, she instead steps a pace south and swipes at the critter now close enough to claw at her ankles (12 to hit, 3 damage).
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -5 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+7=20 ; d8+3=9 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 2:00:16 PM "There are too many of them for me to back out," Micah says as he attacks again with his hammer at the same one their new canine ally attacked, soundly striking it. Having spent years of using a hammer to strike dangerously hot metal, his demeanor remains calm and methodical as he puts his hammer to a more deadly use now.
Remembering a cantrip he saw Pesmer used to be fond of, he calls out, "Sugar or Dorbin, these things are leaving a green dust when they hit. Can either of you cast prestidigitation and clean it off us? I have gotten some of it already."
====== Attack vs #2: 13+4+2(flank)+1(inspire)=20 Damage 6+2+1(inspire)=9 bludgeoning
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(5 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d6=3 ; d20+3=5 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2016 4:39:32 PM "Stay together, and watch out for the claws.", Zanderallen calls out as the three of them up front start to get surrounded. He worries briefly for Brother Micah but agrees with him it's too late to get out now. Calling upon Domi to he heals himself with a touch and concerned with how many are coming he focuses a bit more on defending himself until he can get his shield out. His swing unfortunately is wild.
----------- Move Action - Set lantern down behind me Free action - 1 Lay on Hands - 3 healed, move second hand to sword Standard Action - Swing at Infected 2 Fighting Defensively, Power Attack, Flank, Inspire, Sickened, Two-handed ( -4 Att, +2 Dam, +2 AC in header) Attack 5 misses
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -11 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 Tuesday December 6th, 2016 5:06:31 PM
[Update damage in header]
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Two (DM Cayzle) d8+2=6 [arrow damage]; d20+8=21 d20+8=19 d20+3=15 d8+3=8 d8+3=5 [att on M] d20+8=9 d20+8=27 d20+8=17 d20+8=12 d20+3=18 d20+3=11 d8+3=8 d4+1=4 [att on Z] d20+8=15 d20+8=26 d20+8=18 d20+8=18 d20+3=22 d20+3=13 d8+3=11 [att on K] d20+3=11 [att on St] d20+8=27 d8+8=11 d20+3=16 d4+1=5 Tuesday December 6th, 2016 6:25:22 PM
OLD Round One Business.
In Round One, Bart took the medicine. You now have a +5 alchemical bonus against stench and infection saves.
Also, Stohp please make a retroactive AoO vs the crawling Infected #4.
New Round Two Business.
Sid shoots - and just makes his shot! [OOC: You have +2 BAB +4 Dex, +1 Enhancement, and +1 Inspire Courage. That's +8, not +7, and you hit AC12, not AC11. Note that I assume you are shooting at Enemy 13. If you were to shoot at one that was closer, you would take a -4 penalty for shooting into melee. Shooting at #13 means you do not get your +1 point blank shot bonus, but not incurring the -4 is the difference between hitting and not. I'll roll your damage (1d8+2) ...] Sid hits for 6 damage, but damage reduction reduces that to 1 hp damage to Enemy #13.
Bart casts a Cure Light Wounds spell. (All players please note current hit points in your header.)
K hits Infected #8 for 6 damage, but only 1 hp damage makes it past its DR.
Dorbin's dog appears, flanking with Zander, and bites Infected #2 for 2 damage. It all gets through. Dorbin's acid dart falls short.
Liam casts dancing lights and steps up.
Stohp swings and connects, but the DR5/slashing means no damage is inflicted.
Micah hits Infected #2 with 4 hp damage after DR.
Zanderallen sets down his lantern, heals himself, swings, and misses.
Now it is the bottom of Round Two, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1 is dead.
Infected 2 is injured and screaming as it tries to claw and bite at Micah. It hits ACs21 and 19 (claws) and 15 (bite). That's 8+5=13 hp nonlethal to Micah
Infected 3 and 6 attack Zander. Altogether, a claw and a bite land. Zanderallen takes 8 nonlethal damage, 4 lethal damage from a bite, and his immunity to magical disease means he has no chance of infection from the bite.
Infected 4 rises from prone and provokes another AoO from Stohp. If it survives that, it takes a five foot step and tries to bite the rogue. It hits AC11, a miss.
Infected 5 and 8 attack K. Just 1 claw hits. K takes 11 nonlethal damage from a claw..
Infected 7 moves toward Stohp, provoking an AoO from Zanderallen and another AoO if Stohp can make more than one AoO per round. Please roll those! Then #7 claws at Stohp, hitting AC27 for 11 nonlethal.
Infected 9 moves up to bite at Dorbin's dog. It hits AC16, hurting the poor doggie for 5 damage.
There are another large number of infected coming toward you, attracted by the lights and the screaming of their wounded kin.
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
NOTE: Anyone in melee range who has not yet done so, make a fort save DC12 or be sickened by the stench. Also NOTE Please tell me what you are attacking with. It matters for the DR5/slashing.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Tuesday December 6th, 2016 8:53:16 PM
K frowns as his attack barely registers. "If anyone has a spare slashing weapon, it would undoubtedly be better than this rapier."
(I'll post an actual combat post later based on anyone being able to loan me a slashing weapon. Even a spare dagger would be more useful.)
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -11 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 Tuesday December 6th, 2016 9:49:49 PM
[Micah has a dagger on his left hip, his shield side. K can see and reach it from where he currently is standing.]
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Tuesday December 6th, 2016 9:59:06 PM
Sid draws a dagger from his right hip.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+2=17 ; d20+4=15 ; d8-1=7 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+9=11 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 2:01:40 AM
Stohp glances at the large club she's wielding, then at the completely uninjured zombie that she just bashed in the head, twice! (17 to hit on AoO, 7-5=2 damage) If this was a TV show, she'd be glancing at the camera, exasperated, about now. The creatures are crowding in close enough now that their fetid stench threatens to overwhelm her, so she breaths through her mouth; disgusting, but less so then smelling them (17 fort save).
Abandoning the offence she simply holds her ground, spending a few precious seconds trying to make a plan (total defense action, +4 AC for one round). Thinking hard, she tries to remember as much as she can about the nearest buildings and businesses. (Knowledge: local 11. the 10 was accidental d8 roll). The foremost questions in her mind; which buildings have another exit, either to another street or the rooftops? She wants an escape route not a bastion for defense.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Wednesday December 7th, 2016 2:07:22 AM Remind me to never venture here sober again! Standard Action — Pressa Auspicium!, cast Prestidigitation on Micah (clean off green dust in a 1-foot cube each round) Round 1/600 Move Action — Take 5-Foot Step to BJ:14; back Free Action — Maintain Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Round 3/12 Spells Continued: Dancing Lights (4 glowing spheres 4 feet above the heads of opponents; 2, 3, 6, 8) Round 2/10 Weapon — Scorpion Whip, Slashing, Reach 10ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level Yo there Bart. Well, isn't this uncanny?
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+5=13 ; d4+2=3 ; d20+4=6 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 8:34:03 AM
Dorbin winces as the dog yelps as it is slammed. He know it won’t last long, but hopefully it can help the others. Then he notices all the other zombie-like people walking towards them. He tries to take another shot at one of the zombies, but his acid dart flies harmlessly into the air as his eyes grow wide at the massive number of attackers. He says, “Guys? Do you see all these things?” He looks back at the stairs behind them and says, “Sugar, have you ever heard the tale of Brave Sir Robin?”
OOC: Dog attacks #2, flanking bonuses to Zander, Micah, and K: Hit AC 13 for 3 damage. Acid dart, ranged touch attempt at #5, hit AC 6, miss!
+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Spells prepared: 1: Grease, Color Spray, Sleep 2: Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern
K (Carl) HP: 19/25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=25 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 10:04:57 AM
K makes no noise as the strike connects, he just lightly touches the side of his face where it connected, his hands glowing pink for just a moment. He sees the dagger on Micah's hip. "Micah, I'll give this back when I'm done." He drops the rapier, hoping he won't have to leave it behind, before reaching out and drawing Micah's dagger.
Turning back to the infected, he presses the attack, striking infected #8. It's a good hit, but there are a lot of those things coming. "Zander, you're over extended. We're going to be surrounded if we don't move back."
***
Free: drop rapier Swift: Lay on hands - 5 hp restored Move: Draw dagger Standard: Attack #8 - nat 20 (threat confirm 25) - 9 slashing damage (forgot the inspire confidence bonus again)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(5 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+3=15 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=16 ; d8+5=6 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 11:20:45 AM
As Infected 7 shuffles past him Zander takes advantage of the opening to land a slash with his longsword. Attack - 13 (accidentally included flank same modifiers as last round) Hits! Damage - 7 slashing
"I have heard that one Dorbin, I think it might be wise to follow in his footsteps. We can hold them in the doors to the Stairs of Courage." Still having the opening he takes another two handed swing at the infected in front of him before backing up and pulling out his shield. With another quick healing touch he spares a moment of regret for his lantern but that was replaceable they were not.
-------- Lay on Hands - Heals 2 lethal and 2 non-lethal Attack on Infected 2 - 16 Hits! (No longer fighting defensively AC will be same due to drawing shield) Damage on Infected 2 - 6 slashing 5 ft step to BH,18 Draw shield
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -11 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+7=16 ; 2d6=7 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 2:56:22 PM
Micah takes a moment to reflect on what they are fighting (Knowledge: Religion 16).
In response to his allies he cautiously moves back to keep in line with Zanderallen. (5 ft step to BI18)
With a shout, "By Domi!" he calls upon divine power to fight against these animated corpses.
==== Knowledge religion 16 to identify the horde 5 ft step to BI18 (Move before channeling to include infected 20) Channel Energy to harm undead: 7 points damage; 4 uses remaining
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Wednesday December 7th, 2016 6:09:52 PM
Free Action — Brave Sir Robin? I must have missed that one. Yet, as king fishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame. These creepers seem to be drawn to light. The stairs might prove too narrow a battlefield? The Sins for Sale could be a better bastion?
Sid (posted by Cayzle since Andrew is having connection issues) d20+8=19 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+2=8 ; Wednesday December 7th, 2016 6:47:04 PM
Sid clicks his tongue when he sees K pull the dagger from Micah's belt and sheaths it, He looks around to see if there are any light slashing weapons like a kuhkri or handaxe, or even a longsword, about. Muttering something to Wardd that could either be a prayer or a curse he says to Liam, "Well, if I keep firing like I am, they'll be having the laugh on me," before he notches and fires at #13 again.
======== Perception: +8 - 19 To Hit #13: +8 - 18 hits for 8-5=3 on infected #13
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=9 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 12:27:59 AM
Bartomus saw movement off to his right. He shifted, took a few steps forward and slashed at the infected thing. His glave went wide.
"Sugar, when we get back up stairs, you are buying drinks," Bart yelled over his shoulder.
== Move action ten feet; Attack on Infected 20
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Three (DM Cayzle) d20+3=12 ; 2d8+2=10 ; d20+3=22 ; 2d8+2=12 [Bart fixes]; d20+8=22 ; d8+3=10 [#10 vs Stohp]; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=21 ; d8+3=6 ; d20-1=16 ; d20-1=9 ;[#3&6 vs Z]; d20-1=10 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+3=5 [Att on K]; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=6 ; d20-1=9 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+3=6 [atts on dog]; d20+4=21 ; d8+3=10 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 7:26:17 AM
OLD Round Two Business.
In Round Two, Stohp hit infected #4 for 2 damage on an AoO. And Zander hit infected #7 for 7 damage on an AoO.
In Round Two, Bartomus should have gotten an AoO on Infected 4 as it came closer. His attack is at +3 with Inspire Courage. The DM rolls a 12 to hit, just enough, and inflicts 10 hp on Infected 4, killing it.
New Round Three Business.
The heroes of the Silver Shields worry that they do not have the weapons or numbers to win this fight!
Stohp fights defensively. She wonders if these buildings have back entrances. It seems likely, but she does not recollect any particulars.
Sid looks around and counts, say, 20 of these infected pseudo-zombies converging on the group's position! He fires at #13 and inflicts 3 damage after DR.
Liam steps back to BJ:14 and uses magic to get the spores off Micah.
Dorbin's dog bites Infected #2 for 3 damage! Dorbin again has bad luck with his acid missile.
K hits #8 for 9! Boo-ya!
Zanderallen hits Infected 2 for 6 damage, killing it.
Micah wonders what the party is fighting! As far as he can theorize, it is like an undead plant growing within infected individuals, controlling them. He tries channelling, and makes a discovery! These things are susceptible to positive energy, get no save vs them, and it seems to daunt them too, making them less ferocious. Two fall down dead, and all those nearby are affected. AND of course the power HEALS all friends for 7. If you have both nonlethal and lethal damage, it applies to both. So for example, if you have 10 nonlethal and 4 lethal, you are healed 7 lethal (all 4 damage is gone) AND 7 nonlethal (you still have 3 nonlethal)
Bart reaches out to attack Infected 20, with his usual glaive and his horns (at -5 when used with a weapon.) That's a full attack because no movement other than a five ft step is needed. His horns miss (using the roll you made, Rod). Then he steps back and uses the glaive, with the DM rolling at +3 with inspire courage, and hitting AC22 for 12 damage, which kills it.
Now it is the bottom of Round Three, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 & 20 are dead.
Infected 3 & 6 attack Zander, but they are daunted. They claw vs ACs 13, 12, 7, and 21, so one claw hits Zander for 6 nonlethal. The other two bites snap at ACs 16 and 9, both misses.
Infected 5, daunted, attacks K. Only the nat 20 lands, [b]a claw vs K for 5 nonlethal./b]
Infected 9, daunted, attacks the summoned dog, hitting ACs 11, 6, and 9.
Infected 10, undaunted, moves closer toward Stohp, but before it gets there, it provokes AoO from Stohp and Bart. Bart, if you choose to take this AoO, you have a -4 cover penalty because Stohp is in the way. If the enemy survives an AoO, it attacks Stohp with a claw. It hits AC22 for 10 nonlethal.
Infected 11 moves up and claws at the dog, wo also benefited from the channel. It hits AC 15 for 6, sending the canine back to the otherworldly place from whence it came, no doubt destined for a scoobie-snack, for such a good boy, yes he was!
Infecteds 12 and 14-24 hustle closer. #21 stands in the doorway of Sins for Sale.
Infected 13, daunted, stumbles closer to Stohp. If Stohp or Bart have any AoOs left, they may take them against #13. If 13 survives, it attacks Stohp, who is AC19, fighting with total defense. It swipes with a claw, hitting AC21 for 10 nonlethal! Depending on AoOs, I think that might knock Stohp down??!!?
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
ENEMY STATUS Infected 1 - dead Infected 2 - dead Infected 3 - 7 hp damage, daunted Infected 4 - dead Infected 5 - 7 hp damage, daunted Infected 6 - 7 hp damage, daunted Infected 7 - dead Infected 8 - dead Infected 9 - 7 hp damage, daunted Infected 10 Infected 11 Infected 12 Infected 13 - 11 hp damage, daunted Infected 14 Infected 15 Infected 16 Infected 17 Infected 18 Infected 19 Infected 20 - dead Infected 21 Infected 22 Infected 23 Infected 24
NOTE: Anyone in melee range who has not yet done so, make a fort save DC12 or be sickened by the stench. Also NOTE Please tell me what you are attacking with. It matters for the DR5/slashing.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+7=26 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+7=24 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 9:23:07 AM
(Buff tracker: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)
The ferocity of battle makes it hard to Stohp to remember any particulars, especially since she rarely comes down here. Screw it. Eeenie Meanie Miney Moe."Guys if we stay on the street we'll be fighting these things all night! Head into the Illegal Garden; that building on the left. Liam, Sid, get the door open, check for more zombies or survivors. Try not to get shot by a panicky civilian. Everyone else hold your ground and keep the zombies off them while they work."
As for herself, she has two of the creatures blocking the route between her compatriots and the door. She trips Infected 10 (26 to hit) as it approaches, stopping it's movement 10 feet away so it can't attack her. Grunting as 13 claws her, she trips it up as well, which provokes an AoO from it (Unless Bart finishes it with AoO), before tumbling to the other side of it (acrobatics 20) to put herself between it and the door everyone should be heading for in a second (If zombie 10 was tripped at BF 17 or 18 that'd put Stohp at BE 17 and 18, blocking both zombies from the door).
Assuming she's still conscious, she waves for the chosen lock-pickers to run past the zombies while she has them occupied.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (5 nonlethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+6=24 ; d4+3=4 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 10:54:24 AM
K feels Micah's energy fix him completely up, only for this stupid infected to hit him again. He hears Stohp's instructions, but wonders why they're fighting across the courtyard when the stairs are right behind them, and Trashy Treasures is basically covered by himself, Zander, and Micah in the front lines.
Still, he knows this is no time for a discussion.
He'll need to head west, but there's this infected clawing at him to deal with first...
***
Move: None Standard: Attack infected #5 - Hit AC 24 for 4 slashing damage
This entire combat has been amazing attack rolls followed by crappy damage rolls.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 2d6=8 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 1:52:02 PM
Following Stohp's direction, he cautiously moves closer to the Illegal Garden. Then, seeing how effective it was before, Micah calls upon divine power again, a determined expression upon his face.
===== 5 ft step to BG18 Channel Energy 8 (3 uses remaining)
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 Thursday December 8th, 2016 1:53:14 PM
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"While moving, he returns his hammer to his belt."
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Thursday December 8th, 2016 2:24:15 PM
Hearing Stohp implore Sugar and Sid to run past these creepers and unlock a door puts Sugar into a whole other level of discomfort. Unlock a door? Sure, I'll be right over. Standard Action — Carmina Lumina!, cast Dancing Lights, canceling the previous, (four glowing spheres of light, one atop the other and spinning, at BB:24) In the hopes that this may attract a few creepers. Free Action — maintain Prestidigitation on Micah (clean off green dust in a 1-foot cube each round) Round 2/600 Free Action — Maintain Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Round 4/12 Spells Continued: Dancing Lights (4 glowing spheres 4 feet above the heads of opponents; 2, 3, 6, 8) Round 2/10 Weapon — Scorpion Whip, Slashing, Reach 10ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level Replying to Bart; Most definitely, I'll cover the round, assuming we're not pale as the waning moon! Move Action — Take a 5ft step to BL:16, if Stohp no longer occupies that space. Otherwise, hold current position.
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Thursday December 8th, 2016 2:26:58 PM
Ignore this line: "Spells Continued: Dancing Lights (4 glowing spheres 4 feet above the heads of opponents; 2, 3, 6, 8) Round 2/10" in the previous post.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+4=18 ; d6+1=5 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 2:50:59 PM
Dorbin pauses to let the others make their way to the door and prepare the entrance. In the meantime, he points one more time at the same zombie he has been trying to hit.
OOC: Acid dart, ranged touch attempt at #5, hit AC 18, 5 damage!
+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Spells prepared: 1: Grease, Color Spray, Sleep 2: Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern
Cast: 1: Summon Monster I Daily Acid Darts: 3/7
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(10 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+4=10 ; d8+2=4 ; Thursday December 8th, 2016 5:17:02 PM
Unwilling to leave K to get surrounded and wanting to block Micah from any new incoming infected Zander maintains position. Continuing to strike out with his longsword his blow just missing, if only that dog had been around to distract it.
------------- Standard action - Attack either at infected 6 or readied to attack the first creeper to move in reach if channel killed Infected 6 10 misses anyway Move - none
2/4 Lay on Hands remaining.
Sid (posted by Cayzle since Andrew is having connection issues) Thursday December 8th, 2016 8:44:37 PM
Sid looks around, "Ffloyd's Hammer," he mutters, "might as well double down on the bad ideas then." He grabs the pouch under his tunic and mutters, "Got to be in my favor sometime." He crouches and bursts forward using the step as a starting block when Liam moves in his way. Acrobatics: +10 If success: Leaning into it Sid bounds up Liam's back, one foot on his lower back and one on his shoulder and vaults to Stohp's shoulder and flings himself towards the Trashy Treasure door where he attempts to listen to the other side of the door, for any groaning, scratching, or general undead sounds. If it sounds clear then he will try opening the door, and then will try to pick the lock if it is locked Perception: +8 Disable Device: +12
If fail: Pulling back suddenly Sid says, "Gaack!" and slams into Liam. "Thanks Wardd. Thanks." He coughs.
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Four (DM Cayzle) d20+4=24 ; d20+4=15 ; d8+3=7 [AoO vs Stohp]; d20+10=24 ; d20+8=10 ; d20+12=21 [Sid rolls]; d20-1=8 [att on M]; d20-1=0 ; d20-1=15 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=21 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=7 [atts on Z] ; d20+1=2 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=7 [three nat 1s vs Stohp]; Friday December 9th, 2016 1:43:54 AM
OLD Round Three Business.
In Round Three, b]Stohp[/b] knocks infected 10 down, saving herself from trouble.
In Round Three, Bartomus should have gotten an AoO on Infected 4 as it came closer. His attack is at +3 with Inspire Courage. The DM rolls a 12 to hit, just enough, and inflicts 10 hp on Infected 4, killing it.
New Round Four Business.
Stohp knocks infected 13 down, provoking an AoO in so doing, which is a nat 20 but not a crit, one that inflicts 7 nonlethal damage to Stohp. By my count, that's 17 nonlethal to Stohp, who is only barely managing to remain standing. She keeps it together wel enough to tumble around the prone zombies.
K hits #5 for 4, almost but not quite putting it down.
Micah lets loose another blaze of holy power, healing friends for 8 and hurting the zombies ... dropping Infected #3, 5, 6, 9, and 13.
Liam casts in an effort to distract the infected and then steps back.
Dorbin takes aim ... as his target drops dead. The arcanist redirects his attention to #21 (DM fiat) and shoots it for 5 damage. That kills it!
Zanderallen takes a step, swings, and misses.
Sid Sid tumbles [roll 24], listens [roll 10], and then opens a door [roll 21]. IMPORTANT QUESTION - Did Sid open the door to the Illegal Garden, where Stohp is, or to the Trashy Treasures, on the other side of the street?
Bart pauses and watches.
Now it is the bottom of Round Four, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1-9, 13, & 20 are dead.
Infected 10, daunted, rises from prone, provoking attacks of opportunity from Stohp and Micah, but Micah, who just put away his weapon, cannot take advantage of the opportunity. Stohp can, but not to trip the infected. Once it is on its feat, the infected tries to bite Micah, hitting AC8, a miss.
Infected 11&12, both daunted, make full attacks on Zanderallen. Two claws (out of two bite and four claw attacks) hit ACs 23 and 21for 11 and 7 nonlethal damage to Zander!
Infected 15, daunted, takes a 5 ft step toward Stohp and attacks, flanking her. It hits ACs2, 7, and 7, managing to somehow critically fumble with three natural ones!!
Infected 16-24 move forward, seemingly drawn to Liam's light.
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
ENEMY STATUS Infected 1 - dead Infected 2 - dead Infected 3 - dead Infected 4 - dead Infected 5 - dead Infected 6 - dead Infected 7 - dead Infected 8 - dead Infected 9 - dead Infected 10 - 8 damage, daunted, prone Infected 11 - 8 damage, daunted Infected 12 - 8 damage, daunted Infected 13 - dead Infected 14 - prone Infected 15 - 8 damage, daunted Infected 16 Infected 17 Infected 18 Infected 19 Infected 20 - dead Infected 21 - dead Infected 22 Infected 23 Infected 24
NOTE: Anyone in melee range who has not yet done so, make a fort save DC12 or be sickened by the stench. Also NOTE Please tell me what you are attacking with. It matters for the DR5/slashing.
And the Map! Sid's position subject to alteration.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+5=21 ; d20+2=5 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 2:15:03 AM
Bartomus laughed in response to Sugar's retort. He moved to his right and slashed with his glave, but the weapon went wide. ======= Fortitude save...passed; Moved to his right, but not sure if 21 is actually dead. Says it is abve, but map shows 21 still there. If it's dead, then the attack was on 13...but it was a miss.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+4=10 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 8:35:43 AM
Dorbin elbows Liam and says, "It's your light! They are coming towards your light! Turn it off!" He then turns and cannot decide which enemy to target with an acid dart and the dart slaps into the ground right in front of him.
OOC: Acid dart, ranged touch attempt at #10, hit AC 10.
+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Spells prepared: 1: Grease, Color Spray, Sleep 2: Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern
Cast: 1: Summon Monster I Daily Acid Darts: 4/7
Liam "Sugar" Deckard [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+4=11 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=12 ; d20+5=18 d4+3=4 Friday December 9th, 2016 9:29:57 AM
With a sly smile, Sugar responds to Dorbin; Moth to flame, my arcane friend. Move Action — Move to BC:16, the door of the Illegal Garden (Note: In my last post I moved to BL:16 so that the move to BC:16 would be a normal move vs. a double move) Standard Action — Check to see if the door is locked. If so, attempt Disable Device-15 to unlock door. Free Action — Listen for creepers inside; Perception-11 (unless Sid is there and can shed light on the situation) Free Action — maintain Prestidigitation on Micah (clean off green dust in a 1-foot cube each round) Round 3/600 Free Action — Maintain Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Round 5/12 Weapon — Scorpion Whip, Slashing, Reach 10ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level Moving past a prone creeper; Fort Save-12 (whew) Ooooh that smell! The smell of death surrounds you.
=====
Extra posted by Cayzle after email discussion: Since Sid opened the door to he Illegal Garden, then Sugar still has a Standard Action ... attack one of the still living creepers/undead: #10 or #15? Scorpion whip, 1d20+5 atk, 1d4+3 dmg slashing. Cayzle rolls: hits AC18 for 4 slashing damage.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (5 nonlethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+6=21 ; d4+3=6 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 9:37:34 AM
K nods approvingly at Micah, once again impressed at the prowess he and Zander show as followers of Domi. His face still shows no sign of emotion at he heads west, looping around Zander before engaging infected#12, hoping to put it down.
***
Move: BF20 Standard: Attack #12 - Hit AC 21 for 6 damage
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20=15 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 9:56:19 AM
Sid grins as the lock of The Illegal Garden pops open like a school boy in a sweet shop. Not hearing anything that sounds shambly on the other side of the door he draws his right hip dagger and knocks with the pommel. "Silver Shields! Silver Shields coming in! Not Zombified!" and opens the door. If he can, Sid will dart in and to the right to clear the way for others.
======= Fort: 17(If there be zombies!)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(27 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d6=3 ; d20+4=16 ; d8+2=3 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 4:11:06 PM
Starting to really take a beating, Zander stumbles a little but keeps his feet. Kept up in the fight by Micah's channeling. Augmenting that with his own healing he quickly runs his hand across his worst bruise. Glad of K's support he takes a swing at the nearest creeper. The blow connects but unfortunately has little force behind it. He curses under his breath at the vile stench weakening him, as he takes a step back towards Stohp and Micah.
--------- Lay on Hands - 3 healed (1/4 remaining) Standard - Infected #11 Attack 16 Hits! 3 Damage 5ft Step to BF19
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (9 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+4=15 ; d8-1=4 ; d20+4=11 ; d8-1=2 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 4:15:08 PM
(Buff tracker: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)
Stohp holds her ground, thwacking the zombies ineffectually and hoping everyone runs inside quickly.
AoO: 15 to hit, 1 damage Normal hit: 11 to hit, 1 damage
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 Friday December 9th, 2016 6:34:36 PM
Thinking they might have to withdraw further, Micah walks over to where K's magical rapier lies on the ground, picks it up and heads toward their intended refuge.
---- Not sure how many move actions that is. He may end up next to the square with the sword. He may also provide if I can't five ft step away from the one Micah is next to. If he has the move, he will move to screen Zander Allen.
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Five (DM Cayzle) d20+4=13 ; d20+4=7 ; d20-1=19 ; d20-1=2 ; d4+1=2 [att on St]; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=9 ; d20-1=17 ; d8+3=5 ; d4+1=4 [att on K]; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=10 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=4 [Att on L] ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=20 ; Saturday December 10th, 2016 8:51:33 AM
OLD Round Four Business.
Round Four Map - sorry, forgot to remove #21 after its death. And #23 is not prone.
New Round Five Business.
Bart Steps forward to swing at an infected, but misses.
Dorbin shoots an acid dart but misses.
Liam thinks about opening a lock but sees the effort would be redundant. Instead, he steps up next to Stohp, swings his whip, and hits Infected 15 for 4 slashing damage — taking it DOWN!
K moves up next to Zander, attacks #12, and hits for 6 slashing — taking it DOWN!
Sid opens the door on a long hallway. Many bunches of aromatic dries plants hang from the ceiling. He dashes in. The main room sems to be some kind of smoking den. There are lounges and tables. A few customers seem oblivious to the danger outside, and they look up blearly as Sid enters.
Zanderallen swings at 11 and hits for 3, then steps back.
Stohp attacks #10, hits for 1.
Micah steps away from the enemy and picks up the magic rapier.
Now it is the bottom of Round Five, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1-9, 13, & 20 are dead.
Infected 10, daunted, attacks Stohp, hitting ACs 13 and 7 with the claws, both misses, and a nat 20 with the bite (not a crit). Stop takes 2 lethal damage and must roll a saving throw!
Infected 11, daunted, takes a 5 ft step and makes a full attack on K. A claw and a bite hit for 4 nonlethal and 5 lethal damage to K! (No fort save fr the paladin.)
Infected 16 still looks at and swipes at the magic lights.
Ignoring the magic lights now, Infecteds 18 and 19 charge! Their ACs drop to 10 when charging.
Infected 18 charges Liam, provoking AoOs from Stohp. It hits Liam, vs ACs 23 and 20 for 12 total nonlethal. The bite misses.
Infected 18 charges Stohp, provoking AoOs from Stohp. It hits Stohp, vs ACs 23 and 20 for 12 nonlethal. The bite misses.
Infected 17 and 22-24 move forward.
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
ENEMY STATUS Infected 1 - dead Infected 2 - dead Infected 3 - dead Infected 4 - dead Infected 5 - dead Infected 6 - dead Infected 7 - dead Infected 8 - dead Infected 9 - dead Infected 10 - 9 damage, daunted, prone Infected 11 - 11 damage, daunted Infected 12 - dead Infected 13 - dead Infected 14 - prone Infected 15 - dead Infected 16 Infected 17 Infected 18 Infected 19 Infected 20 - dead Infected 21 - dead Infected 22 Infected 23 Infected 24
NOTE: Anyone in melee range who has not yet done so, make a fort save DC12 or be sickened by the stench. Also NOTE Please tell me what you are attacking with. It matters for the DR5/slashing.
And the Map! Sid's position subject to alteration.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=25 ; d20+12=31 ; Saturday December 10th, 2016 9:22:15 AM
Sid yells out the door, "We have civilians! Stoned civilians!" He looks around closely to make sure that there aren't any infected among the Illegal Garden's customers and goes to make sure the other door is locked, and starts thinking about a barricade.
=========== Perception: 25 Disable Device: 31(making sure that door is locked but good!)
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+6=17 ; d4+3=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Saturday December 10th, 2016 3:54:16 PM
Glad to see the rest of the Shields are successfully getting into cover, K digs his dagger into the neck of the infected next to him. He slices outwards, tearing the thing's throat open.
He takes a 5' step to his NW to stand next to Zander, feeling it obvious that the paladins should be the line of defense for the rest of their companions. He passes his hand quickly over the bite mark from the infected, sealing the wound.
***
Standard: Attack #11 - Hit AC 17 for 5 damage Move: 5' step to BE19 Swift: Lay on hands - 5 healed
Sugar [HP:26(14?)/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+4=24 ; d20+4=18 ; Saturday December 10th, 2016 10:35:56 PM
If Sugar is allowed an AoO against infected #18 with his reach weapon, he will attempt to trip the creeper before he reaches him as a Standard Action. Improved Trip attempt: 24 (Nat 20) Taste the street ya creeper?! Free Action — ascertain Stohp's condition. Perception: 18 If Stohp is still up and holding her own, Sugar will take his Move Action to follow Sid into the Illegal Garden. If Stohp is unconscious, Sugar will stand fast and Ready an Action to Trip the next threatening creeper. Free Action — maintain Prestidigitation on Micah (clean off green dust in a 1-foot cube each round) Round 4/600 Free Action — maintain Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.) Round 6/12 Weapon — Scorpion Whip, Slashing, Reach 10ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+3=13 ; 2d8+1=6 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 7:03:05 PM
Bartomus stepped to his right and lashed out with his glave at the infected, prone creature to his right. He stood next to Stohp and Sugar to get a sense of where they should head to.
-- Move action = shift and move to Infected 10 Attack action = 1d20+2, +1 for the Inspire Courage; -4 to it's AC, so I believe the 13 hits; 6 pts damage;
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Sunday December 11th, 2016 7:05:03 PM "Stohp, Sugar, we need to find a place to get away from these things. Hole up somewhere and get a sense of what has happened down here," Bartomus said as he pulled his glave out of the prone creature he had just stabbed. "We can't let any of these things work their way upwards in the Float."
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Sunday December 11th, 2016 8:21:48 PM
With the rapier in hand, he moves to the center of the creatures, hoping he does not obstruct the others too much, and again calls on divine power.
[i]"We can make it,"[i] he thinks has he surveys the situation.
==== Channel energy 6 (1+5); 2 uses remaining Move to BE19
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday December 12th, 2016 8:43:27 AM
Dorbin looks at the others still fighting as he quickly moves as directed, into the garden, behind Sugar.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+7=14 ; d20+2=18 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 3:49:28 PM
(Buff tracker: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls)
Stohp trips the first enemy to charge them, saving Liam from attack but leaving herself vulnerable (trip 14 hits I think?). The second creature rushes forward and knocks her out even as another one chews on her a little (Fort 18). Moments after she collapses Micah's healing energy sweeps over her, bringing her back into consciousness. Grumbling she picks herself back up, provoking attacks of opportunities and possibly getting knocked out again immediately. The roller coaster life of an adventurer.
Bart yells something at Stohp, but she was busy being out cold at the time so doesn't hear him or respond.
(Move action: stand. Standerd action: total defense, +4 AC for 1 turn.)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(19 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d6=2 ; d20+4=6 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 5:15:07 PM
Bolstered by Micah's healing and the last of his divine healing, Zanderallen steps back up to the front line. glad to have another paladin to tag team with. 'Got to hold off these last few until everyone gets inside. And get them off Stohp', he thinks to himself. He swings at the creeper attacking Stohp, but misses.
------- Lay on Hands - 2 healed (none remaining) Move to BE-20 Attack 6 Misses Infected 19
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20-1=5 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+1=18 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 5:55:54 PM
Sid, pumped by the adrenaline of the situation and being in action again, slings his bow on his back and goes to flip the closest table and barricade the front door. Huffing he leans against the table, "Man this thing is heavy." He'll look at the closest person, "Man, these things are well built, you might giving me a hand?"
======== Str(for table tipping): 5 Perception: 14 Diplomancy(to get help moving the table): 18
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Six (DM Cayzle) d20=10 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=23 ; d20-1=12 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=15 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 6:03:46 PM
Important Note! All rolls for positive energy healing in the Wold, including channels, reroll 1s! House Rule! Start rerolling 1s this round if you have not, and we'll let prior rolls stand because Retconning is too hard.
OLD Round Five Business.
Liam trips Infected 18 with an AoO before it gets to him!
New Round Six Business.
Sid moves through the hazy room and to AS17 and locks the door there.
K kills #11 with 5 slashing damage.
Bart Steps up next to Stohp and attacks and kills Infected 10. He urges Liam to follow Sid.
Liam looks around. Stohp is down and then up again, so Liam follows Sid indoors.
Micah inflicts 6 hp of positive energy on all the infected within 30 ft. Fully seven are affected!
Dorbin follows Liam into the Illegal Garden.
Stohp carefully defends herself as she stands up. Infected 18 and 19 get in licks as AoOs, with 19 at -4 (daunted) and 18 at -8 (daunted and prone ... those AoOs hit ACs 10 and 8, both misses.
Zanderallen stands forward to attack, but misses.
Now it is the bottom of Round Six, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1-15, 20, & 21 are dead (14 is prone and far away). All remaining are daunted and injured.
Z, K, Stohp, Bart, and Micah are all attacked by Infected 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, and 24.
Infected 16 moves to attack Bart, provoing an AoO as it advances, hitting with one claw to hurt AC11, a miss.
Infected 17 heads for Micah, hitting with a claw vs AC14, a miss!
Infected 18 rises from prone, triggering AoOs from Stohp and Bart (Bart, it has a +4 cover bonus vs you). If it survives, it attacks Stohp, hitting AC11, a miss.
Infected 19 takes a step to attack Zander with claws and bite. It hits Z, vs ACs 5, 23, and 2 for 11 total nonlethal.
Infected 22, 23, and 24 all advance and attack K. The three claw attacks hit ACs 19, 8, and 15. K is AC16, so one hits for 9 nonlethal to K
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
ENEMY STATUS Infected 1 - dead Infected 2 - dead Infected 3 - dead Infected 4 - dead Infected 5 - dead Infected 6 - dead Infected 7 - dead Infected 8 - dead Infected 9 - dead Infected 10 - dead Infected 11 - dead Infected 12 - dead Infected 13 - dead Infected 14 - prone Infected 15 - dead Infected 16 - 6 hp damage, daunted Infected 17 - 6 hp damage, daunted Infected 18 - 6 hp damage, daunted, prone Infected 19 - 6 hp damage, daunted Infected 20 - dead Infected 21 - dead Infected 22 - 6 hp damage, daunted Infected 23 - 6 hp damage, daunted Infected 24 - 6 hp damage, daunted
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+2=21 ; 2d8+1=6 ; d20+2=13 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 12:49:04 AM
Bartomus watched as one of the infected lumbered towards him and he slashed at the creature that lunged. His glave cut deep into the creature and he realized another was rising from the floor. He slashed at that, but was unable to successfully hit the thing with Stohp ad him crowding the location.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+4=10 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 9:22:37 AM
Dorbin, standing in the doorway, takes a parting shot at one of the creatures before ducking inside the door to clear the way for others.
OOC: Acid dart, ranged touch attempt at #18, hit AC 10
+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Spells prepared: 1: Grease, Color Spray, Sleep 2: Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern
Cast: 1: Summon Monster I Daily Acid Darts: 4/7
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (9 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+6=9 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 9:34:03 AM
K takes a step back, he's a bit extended.
Shoulder to shoulder with Zander, he strikes out at infected #23, but the attack is sloppy. He frowns slightly as the attack goes wide.
***
Move: 5' step to BF19 Standard: Attack #23 - Hit AC 9, miss
Sugar [HP:26(14?)/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Tuesday December 13th, 2016 11:06:45 AM Sid!, Is this place creeper free?! ... You need help 'wrastling' that table, mate? Standard Action — Pressa Auspicium! Cast Prestidigitation on myself (clean off any green dust in a 1-foot cube each round) Round 1/600 You can't let that green dust linger. It might stain. Move Action — Aid Sid. (If not allowed, snicker as Sid struggles with the table and Hold position with Whip ready to Trip) Free Action — Discontinue Inspire Courage. 6 Rounds remaining for the day. Free Action — Discontinue Dancing Lights. Weapon — Whip, Nonlethal Slashing, Reach 15ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level
OOC — I've exchange my illegal (sorry) Scorpion Whip for a regular Whip. The change: nonlethal damage and 15 feet of reach. Sometimes you need to reach out and trip someone.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Tuesday December 13th, 2016 12:45:16 PM
Stohp realizes she's blocking the door and, still defending herself, moves into the building.
Standerd action: total defense, +4 AC Move action: into the building and around the corner so she isn't blocking the hall.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Tuesday December 13th, 2016 12:56:18 PM
Sid smiles at Liam, "Thanks! Thought a simple barricade on the front door would be nice, but look at me, I forgot the moving men. No creeps here so far!"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(30 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+4=18 ; d8+2=10 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 2:40:35 PM "Micah and Bart, get those infected down and move behind us. Just a few more to hold off K.", Zanderallen grins through the pain. He grimaces slightly as he swings, a hard look in his eyes as his sword slices deep into the creeper in front of him.
-------- Attack 18 a Hit! on Infected 23 for 10 slashing damage.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d6=4 ; d8+3=11 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2016 4:45:19 PM
Disregarding the threats from the two creatures next two him (OOC: or is it one after Bart's attack), Micah goes to a position behind Zanderallen. Calling upon the divine power given to him, he touches the paladin with the fingers of his hand holding K's rapier to restore his health.
=== Rerolled one from previous channel +3 damage/healing to all affected by last round's channel energy. Moved to BE18 Spontaneously cast CLW on Zanderallen for 11 using PFE spot.
Trash Fight At The Stairs of Courage Round Seven (DM Cayzle) d20+4=19 d8+3=8 [AoO on M]; d20+4=18 d20+4=10 d20-1=15 d8+3=10 d4+1=2 [att on B]; d20+4=13 d20+4=23 d20+4=18 d20+4=7 d20-1=13 d20-1=0 2d8(8+4)+6=18 [atts on Z]; d20+4=15 d20+4=16 d20+4=22 d20+4=6 d20-1=17 d20-1=3 2d8(8+4)+6=18 d4+1=2 [atts on K] Wednesday December 14th, 2016 5:37:02 AM
OLD Round Six Business.
Bart takes an AoO to hit for 6 damage vs Infected 16, to drop it.
New Round Seven Business.
Dorbin fires off a magic dart, misses, and dashes deeper into the Illegal Garden.
Keeping her defenses up, Stohp enters the Illegal Garden too.
Inside the smokey establishment, Liam uses magic to clean off the green spores, and offers Sid a hand.
Sid ensures that the door is also blocked, with Liam's help.
K swings, misses, and takes a five ft step to BF19. Note that taking a 5 ft step never provokes an AoO.
Bart takes a swing and a miss.
Micah moves to BE18 and cures Zanderallen. NOTE: Just walking away from an enemy like that provokes an AoO, which Infected 17 takes to claw at Micah. It hits AC19, good enough to hit Micah for 8 nonlethal damage. ALSO NOTE: Were Micah to move to BE18 and cast, he would be doing so right next to Infected 19 in BD19. That wold open himself up to another AoO! So your very kindly DM is assuming you walked to BF18, a safe square, out of reach of enemies, from which to cast your cure.
Zanderallen puts an end to Infected 23.
Now it is the bottom of Round Seven, and the enemy acts.
Infected 1-16, 20, 21, & 23 are dead (14 is prone and far away). All remaining are daunted and injured.
Infected 17 takes a 5 ft step, then makes a full attack on the lightly armored Bart. It hits Bartomus with a claw for 10 nonlethal damage and a bite for 2 nonlethal -- AND make a fort save please! One more round like this will take out Bart!
Infected 18 takes a 5 ft step, then makes a full attack on Zanderallen. Infected 19 makes a full attack on Zanderallen. Four claws and two bites vs AC18 Z yield two claws that land for 18 hp nonlethal damage to Zander! If Zanderallen's header info is right, that knocks the paladin unconscious, though with no lethal damage. Still, prone victim next to two zombies ... huh.
Infected 22 takes a 5 ft step, then makes a full attack on K. Infected 24 takes a 5 ft step, then makes a full attack on K. Four claws and two bites vs AC16 K yield two claws and one bite that hit K for 18 nonlethal and 2 lethal damage on K After Micah's curing last round, K should still be on his feet ... for THIS round!
All infected are AC12, CMD14. They have DR 5/slashing.
ENEMY STATUS Infected 1 - dead Infected 2 - dead Infected 3 - dead Infected 4 - dead Infected 5 - dead Infected 6 - dead Infected 7 - dead Infected 8 - dead Infected 9 - dead Infected 10 - dead Infected 11 - dead Infected 12 - dead Infected 13 - dead Infected 14 - prone Infected 15 - dead Infected 16 - dead Infected 17 - 9 hp damage, daunted Infected 18 - 9 hp damage, daunted Infected 19 - 9 hp damage, daunted Infected 20 - dead Infected 21 - dead Infected 22 - 9 hp damage, daunted Infected 23 - dead Infected 24 - 9 hp damage, daunted
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+6=7 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 8:14:38 AM
Dorbin, unaware that some of his companions have fallen outside (because he can't see through Stohp), looks around the room inside for any signs of infection or conscious activity (perception: 7).
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=20 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 9:09:35 AM
Sid looks for a longsword, scimitar or other larger slashing weapon that he can use while saying, "Nothing to worry about citizens, please remain calm and in your drug addled daze for the moment. Hey Boss, inside is secure for now and the front door is barricaded. Need us outside?"
=======
Perception: 20
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 19/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+5=8 ; d20+2=14 ; 2d8+1=6 ; 2d8+1=10 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 10:14:35 AM
Bartomus roared in pain as the next green veined once human thing lunged at him with claws that bit deep into his side. In the shock to the sudden assault, Bartomus watched in slow motion as the creature sunk its yellowed teeth into shoulder. A shiver echoed the violent pain that was pulsing through him.
He swung his glave and slashed the blade down into the thing that bit him. The blade went deep, and he quick pulled it back to avoid it being pulled out of his hands as the creature fell. He breathed in deeply and the pain returned. He shuddered as he looked down to see a dark stain of blood creep through his shirt and dribble down across the leather of the kilt.
==== I think I failed the fortitude test and I think that was to have a +1 in addition from the Inspired courage Attack - 14; damage 6 Move, shift of five feet to the upper right
Sugar [HP:26(14?)/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+4=18 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 10:36:44 AM
Hearing Sid conversing with citizens, Sugar looks around to see how many people are actually in this establishment. Sid, who are you talking to? Perception — 18 (see what I can, hear what I can) Standard Action — Cast Dancing Lights at AS,AT,AU,AV: 14 (four glowing orbs at 6ft off the ground, straight line) Round 1/10 Move Action — Ready the whip. Free Action — maintain Prestidigitation on myself. Round 2/600 Weapon — Whip, Nonlethal Slashing, Reach 15ft (in the event that a creeper advances for an AoO) Spells per day — Infinite Cantrips, 3/3 First level Stohp! What's the play?!
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+4=10 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 2:41:30 PM
Just as Stohp gets inside she hears a roar and looks back to see Z fall. The whole "Everyone run inside and bolt the door" idea doesn't seem to be working out as well as hoped. "They're in trouble out there, help me get everyone inside!"
She moves to just inside the door, 10 feet from zombie 18, and swipes at it, but misses (10 to hit).
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 3:29:59 PM
[OOC: Go house rule!]
Micah shouts in fury as he sees his friends being ravaged by these corrupted creatures, "By Domi! You shall cease your abominable assault!" He stands fully erect, both hands raised above his head, as he calls again upon divine power.
He will then moves protectively to screen his allies as they move to relative safety, carefully following behind them.
==== Channel energy 8; one use remaining
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d6=6 ; d20+6=15 ; d4+3=5 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 4:59:12 PM
That last infected hit K so hard it knocked the center right out of him. He starts seeing black, only to be pulled back by Micah's righteousness.
"THAT TEARS IT! shouts the now very angry paladin. He makes a fist and thumps himself in the chest, pushing back unconsciousness even further. K then grips his dagger, hoping Micah left something for him.
***
Move: None Swift: lay on hands - 6 healed Standard: Attack whomever's standing, starting with #24 if it's up. Hit AC 15 for 5 damage
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(29 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+4=21 ; d8+2=10 ; Wednesday December 14th, 2016 7:24:54 PM
Reeling from the continued onslaught Zander remains standing, further blostered by Micah's channeling he steadies himself from reaching out to grab K as the channel keeps him on his feet. "Get ready to bar that door we're going to be coming in quick real soon." he yells to his allies already inside, adding under his breath, "Domi give us strength to make it there." If any creepers are left standing in his reach after Micah's burst of power he takes a swing, his blade once again striking deep into their infected flesh. He remains by K's side until they can all move in together.
-------- Attack on Infected within reach, prioritizing any that could attack K 21 Hits! for 10 damage
Trash Fight Is Over -- and meanwhile, in the Illegal Garden ... (DM Cayzle) d20+12=31 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 8:04:06 AM
Bart downs another enemy, and Stohp swings in the confusion of the melee that is not quite over yet.
Then Micah's channel puts an end to it, dropping the last four infected people near you.
K and Zander are left with no foes to face.
=====
Inside the Illegal Garden, Dorbin looks the people over for signs of infection. He sees none.
Sid calls out, reassuring the "drug-addled" crowd, and sees that every single person here is armed. Every one. Several of the blades are glowing. He thinks about grabbing a slashing weapon, but that might take more than just a grab ...
Liam calls out to Sid. After Stohp moves, Liam can see into the recreational establishment. He sees tables and soft padded chairs, serving boys and girls moving from patron to patron through the hazy air.
A willowy woman approaches Dorbin and Sid. She has sleepy eyelids, she is dressed in satin, and she weaves through the "tavern" in a state of evident intoxication. Her clothes are lovely but somewhat disheveled, and there are pink stains around her mouth.
If you can make a Knowledge Local or Nature DC10 check, Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You recall that users of a certain esoteric drug show these stains around their lips.}
"Ah, heroes from the upper levels," she says, with some amusement, puffing on some aromatic substance in a long, delicate pipe. "No one else would come fully armed into my establishment, reeking of war, locking the door and treating my patrons like ... like you are looking at cattle, perhaps? Only adventurers would be so bold. But may I see your license?" Her words are slightly slurred, as if she were under some influence.
If you make a perception check vs DC31, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You see that the drug stains, the cloves in her pipe, and her dissarray, are all part of an act. In reality, she is stone sober and looking at you very seriously. She seems ready to ... do something ... if threatened.}
If you do show her your license, she politely asks if you are here as customers, or if you have some other business.
If you do not, she asks that you sit down like any other customer, or please depart.
OOC: The combat is over. All PCs gain 1,000 xp. Thanks for a fun fight!
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday December 15th, 2016 8:27:48 AM
Dorbin looks down, then over at Sid. He's not used to speaking out in such positions, so he lets Sid do the talking.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:18:24 AM
Bart felt a wave of warmth course over him as Micah called out to Domi. As some of his wounds began to heal, he watched as the last of the infected withered and collapsed. He let out a heavy sigh, caught his breath, and followed the others into the nearby building. "We are not going to be able to fight the entire Trash Level, there just isn't enough of us to do so," Bart said as they walked into the entrance way where the others had gone.
=== +8 to HP from Micah's channel energy - well done Micah. On the road today and tomorrow. Will try to get a post again tonight or tomorrow.
Trash Fight Is Over -- and meanwhile, in the Illegal Garden ... (DM Cayzle) Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:32:58 AM
DM EXTRA!!!
Bartomus feels something creeping from his now-healed bite wound and moving through his body!
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Thursday December 15th, 2016 11:15:24 AM
Breathing heavy, K realizes there's nothing left to fight. He takes a breath, somewhat embarrassed about his behavior. "Great, now I get to atone tonight," he mutters. He flips the dagger in the air, catching the flat of the blade and offering the hilt to Micah. "Trade you," he says, eyeing his rapier. "Or, if you don't mind, maybe I can hold on to it? I'm sure there are more of those things out there." Either way, K wants his rapier back.
He's not ready to head in yet. He'll wait till everyone else is inside.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(29 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+5=12 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 12:25:12 PM
Surveying the street Zanderallen takes a deep breath and walks over to retrieve his lantern. He then moves back with the others and starts examining wounds, "DId anybody get bit other than myself and K? If so we need to take precautions. First off everyone should take the antidote the alchemist gave us and hope it's not too late. Then we should examine the wounds, let's get off the street." Using the lantern Zander will begin examining any bite wounds looking for any signs of infection or disease once they move inside. Completely distracted by the possibility of infection he doesn't pay much attention to what is going on inside.
------- Heal 12
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=20 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 12:54:00 PM
Realizing that the heat and rush of battle made him misgauge the scene, his leg twitches as he shifts to a different mode. "My Lady," he says loudly, "I am very sorry for the inconvenience to you and your establishment. Please come this way and our noble leader should be able to provide you with the proper documentation." Gesturing Sid will lead her to Stohp and will say much quieter, "Madame, there is an incident brewing on this level that you need to be aware of." Taking her to Stohp Sid introduces them in a broad voice, "Madame, this is Stohp, leader of the Silver Shields. Stohp, this is the owner of this establishment ((if Sid knows her name from the Knowledge(local) roll he introduces her by name and title, if not Sid stops speaking))."
===================== Perception: 20 Knowledge(Local): 19(for the stain and who this woman is)
Sugar [HP:26(14?)/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+9=22 ; d20+10=27 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 12:55:43 PM
Knowledge Local (all in on Illegal Garden) — 22 Diplomacy — 27; Sugar approaches the willowy woman, speaking rather quickly; Hi there! Madame Spice, apologies for barging in like we did. It'd take a few days on the dust to see what we just did, but regardless, we might be patrons? This is our first time in your lovely Garden. You know what it's like, running around in the dark, saving the city — or maybe not. Just between us, there are some undead-like, zombie-looking creepers outside, so you and your customers are safer here, inside, than out. Let's keep the door locked for now and keep the spice flowing, okay? Might we see a menu?
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+1=13 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 5:46:58 PM
Wordlessly, Micah returns the rapier, but holds his hand up against the offer of the dagger. Then, after stowing his shield he, unstraps his dagger sheathe and hands it to K.
With his shield now on his back, he recasts light on the head of his hammer and surveys the area in front of the shop. As an after thought he casts detect magic and takes a second look around before joining the others.
=== knowledge local 13
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+7=16 ; d20+9=22 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 7:50:57 PM
Stohp passes around the medicine again, making sure everyone who was bitten takes some. "I don't care if you have holy powers protecting you from disease, we don't know what this stuff is so take some to be safe!" Only after making sure everyone's injuries are treated does she address the owner.
Showing their license she tries to explain. If they're outside then she motions to the green, now motionless corpses to illustrate her point. "I apologize for our sudden, rude entry, but these zombie things were swarming us. We heard that some sort of plague was spreading down here and came to help, but weren't prepared for 20 odd shambling corpses to attack us immediately."
Trash Fight Is Over -- and meanwhile, in the Illegal Garden ... (DM Cayzle) Thursday December 15th, 2016 11:05:09 PM
Micah, Zanderallen, K, and Bartomus look around at the carnage. Micah detects magic, and senses something. He concentrates, and pinpoints one of the corpses. This one's clothing seems a better make, and he is wearing a magic ring.
The only person with an infected bite is Bart. If Bart takes the medicine immediately, he can make a new fort save, at +5 ... a save he'll very much want to make!
It is surely just a matter of time before more infected are attracted to the noise and light.
Inside the Illegal Garden, Sid makes nice like and brings the manager lady over to the entrance to speak with Stohp. Stohp shows the group's license and explains that the group just battled a horde of zombies right outside.
Liam looks around and thinks that this establishment, and likely the others that are near the stairs, seem to be catering to a tourist trade of thrill-seekers who want to be able to say they sampled the illicit pleasures of the Trash Level without actually having to go far from the steps back up. The clientele does not seem very Trashy, but rather, are likely from upper levels.
Shy Dorbin keeps his peace.
The willowy woman nods, as if she has heard it all before. "No worries. Zombies cannot open doors, so we should be fine. Thank you for your good work, though," she adds, condescendingly.
She stands and looks at you, expectantly. Do you have any business with her? Do you seek refuge in her establishment, and for how long? Do you want anything from her? She is both polite and dismissive, although she spares a smile for the smooth-talking Liam and asks him for his name.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=11 ; d20+10=26 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 11:16:28 PM
Sid takes a pinch of the good stuff from Stohp, though he wasn't anywhere near the creepers. He says to Stohp, "Boss, I saw one of the creepers come from Sin for Sale, so I'm going to check it out and lock it up if need be. Better slashy weapons would be nice too," he says as he walks off. Outside he says, "Remember the light calls them and the Boss has the medicine." To the impressive heroes of the line, and sneaks to Sins for sale to see if there are any creepers.
========= Perception: 11 Stealth: 26
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday December 16th, 2016 8:00:31 AM
Dorbin reaches over and takes a taste of the antidote, hoping that it really will work.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Friday December 16th, 2016 9:55:46 AM
K chews the antidote. He trusts in Flower's protection, but doesn't feel like picking a fight with Stohp at the moment. Plenty of time for that later. He also retrieves his rapier from Micah. "Thanks for getting it, bud. I'm fond of this thing, even if these things don't seem to care much about being stabbed." He fixes the dagger sheath to his belt.
He briefly wonders where the heck the new archer is going, but that's his business. He'll keep an eye on him out the window.
"No point in staying here too long." He figures Sugar...still can't get used to that name...will want to ask some questions, and he probably should, but they won't fix this issue from a drug den.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday December 16th, 2016 10:44:35 AM
Bartomus shivered as the adrenaline started to give way to something else. He shivered again and moaned.
"Guys, guy, I don't feel right. One of those things bit me and it's like there's something crawling in my arm." His arms spasmodic and his whole body shivered."I think I need some more of that stuff we were given.
Another spasm coursed through the Taur's body and a rumbling gasp escaped from his mouth.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday December 16th, 2016 10:52:42 AM
Since they seem to be safe at the moment Stohp quickly returns to the business at hand. "We need to find a man named Bruce. He's an alchemist connected to those responsible for spreading this plague." she says to the store owner.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+5=22 ; Friday December 16th, 2016 10:52:47 AM
When the spasm subsides, grabs a pinch of the medicine Stohp was passing about and began chewing on it. The intensity of the spasms began to fade, although he his muscles seemed to twitch as they fought back against the bite's remnant. His breathing started to return to normal and he could focus on what the Shields were saying. ==== Fortitude save = 22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday December 16th, 2016 10:53:42 AM
(Doh! I forgot an important sentence!)
"Can you direct us to him, or to someone who might know where he lives?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(29 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+5=8 ; Friday December 16th, 2016 12:05:44 PM
Zander takes a dose of the antidote and takes it as he continues examining Bart's wound. His medical skills aren't much help but it appears the antidote is effective so he stops worrying as much. "We should probably have that bite looked at further at a later time but it looks good for now Bart. Which is good, I'd hate to have to put you down. You're a good and true companion and friend."
"It might seem uncharacteristic of me, but might I suggest a tactical retreat to resupply? We are not equipped to fight another group of infected. At the very least K and I need some patching up, and a solid blade for everyone would greatly increase our effectiveness. Other than my sword and Bart's glaive we're mostly relying on daggers, and that's not enough. And while very potent Brother Micah only has so much strength to channel the power of Domi. And he seems somewhat drained by our fight. I know time is running short but us dying and adding to this mess won't help."
-------- Heal 8 to treat disease on Bart
Sugar [HP:26(14?)/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Friday December 16th, 2016 2:42:23 PM
Replying to the spiced-lipped owner of the Garden, Madame, I am Liam Deckard, but you may call me Sugar. Might I have the pleasure of your name? It's most lovely to make your acquaintance. Perhaps my next visit will be for more gratifying concerns. If Stohp doesn't get far with her inquiry of Bruce, Sugar will retrace that question. Madame, you seem nonchalant when we mentioned the possibility of undead, can you tell us anything about this plague or contagion? Anything of note is appreciated.
Sugar will then confer with Stohp for any further information or prying he might do to prove useful. And, take some of the bitter leaf she's offering as a medicinal agent.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+8=26 ; Friday December 16th, 2016 5:54:31 PM
Micah hears Bart's complaints and decides they are of more immediate concern, but does not want to leave valuable magic to scavengers.
As he heads toward Bart he suggests as he points to the well dressed corpse, "Dorbin, one of those unfortunates has a ring that radiates magic. You might want to retrieve it and see if he has anything that might give us a clue to his identity so that we can return it to his family. Bart, hold on. I am on my way."
Taking a look at the bite and his symptoms, he pulls out his healing kit and ministers to the shivering taur.
==== Heal Check to treat disease beats DC 26 to provide +4 to Bart's save. [OOC: I realize he already likely made the save, but this is what Micah would do.]
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Friday December 16th, 2016 8:14:28 PM
As he walks, Sid finds his chalk.
In the Illegal Garden ... (DM Cayzle) Friday December 16th, 2016 11:03:34 PM
Sid sneaks across the street. He uses the natural dim light. The Sins for Sale establishment is evidently a kind of restaurant. The menu on the wall lists entrees such as "long pork" and "fillet of kid" -- a prominent notice declares, "Do not ask about the meat!" Do they really serve human flesh? It seems ambiguous.
More importantly, a few infected zombies remain in the place, and thank goodness for that 26 stealth check -- no need to roll since the ones here cannot beat that. Still, it does not seem like a safe place to be. Sid shuts the door firmly (it had been ajar) and returns.
Dorbin and anyone else who chews the medicinal herb gains a +5 on fort saves versus the Infection.
Bartomus has a moment of disquiet as he feel the infection starting ... and he feels suddenly very very HUNGRY! But the medicine and a new save -- not to mention medicinal help from Micah -- has Bart feeling back to normal in no time.
Micah also tells the party that one of the dead wears a magical ring. For some reason, Micah did not pick it up himself while the spell was active.
The paladins are at odds. K sheathes his sword and suggests moving on. Zanderallen suggests a tactical retreat.
Liam continues sweet-talking the manager. She smiles and gives her name as Illy. She looks forward to a future visit. But she becomes more serious about the Infected as she sees what happens to Bart and hears Liam and Stohp.
Stohp herself is all business with the smoking lady. "We need to find a man named Bruce. He's an alchemist connected to those responsible for spreading this plague. Can you direct us to him, or to someone who might know where he lives?"
[OOC: In general, my friends, keep in mind that your DMs present and future will appreciate skill checks rolled in situations such as these. Especially Diplomacy]
Illy thanks you for your help here on the Trash. "It's an ill turn that does not help Illy, I always say," she quips. "And if you Up-town boys and girls ever want to help us down here with problems that do NOT threaten to infect the upper levels, that's good too!"
"But yeah, sure, I know Bruce, He supplies me with some certain concoctions from time to time. He hangs at Sully's Tattoos. Sully is his girl, so there's that. And he makes her inks." She gives you directions to the tattoo parlor, which is number 70 on this map.
Sugar [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Saturday December 17th, 2016 11:39:21 AM
Sugar thanks Illy and then takes a moment to retrieve his journal to note her name and location and also pen the location of Bruce and the comments from Illy to his regard.
Venturing outside to see what the rest of the team are up to, the bard casts Prestidigitation onto Bart. This won't heal ya big guy, but feeling clean always raises my spirits. Sugar then informs them that we have the location for Bruce the alchemist and can head there straight away.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=13 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+12=18 ; Saturday December 17th, 2016 2:20:35 PM
Sid nods and says a very silent prayer to the lost ones in the restaurant. With his chalk he lightly marks a skull and crossbones on the door. Silently he drifts to Trashy Treasures and will do the same there, shut the door quietly if the door is open, and if he can see still figures standing in the dark, mark it the same as he did with Sins for Sale.
======== Perception: 13 Stealth: 19 Disable Devices(to make sure doors are locked): 18
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Saturday December 17th, 2016 11:10:31 PM
Bartomus smiled as the cleaning spell removed the traces of the battle. "Thanks, Sugar, it helps a lot. So, we head into the Trash and find an tattoo parlor? Well, I guess we can go check out the ink. Might need to see what her lines are like."
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Sunday December 18th, 2016 1:58:26 PM
"That's not too far, we should go make sure he's alive." He turns to Zander. "We're in no position to take on all the infected of this level, but we need to find that Bruce guy. Let's at least make a trip there and see if he's home."
K's not sneaky, but he doesn't wear metal and is very limber. He should be somewhat quiet.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+3=6 ; Sunday December 18th, 2016 2:56:26 PM
Now that he is confident that Bartomus will be fine, and seeing that Dorbin is busy, Micah returns to where he saw the magic ring.
Being careful not to disturb the corpse both out of caution and respect, he gently removes the ring. In hopes that they might be able to return such a valuable item to its rightful owner, he checks the body for anything that might give a clue to his identity which is difficult today without risking exposure to more spores.
===== Perception 6
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+10=29 ; Monday December 19th, 2016 8:33:42 AM
As Micah removes the ring, Dorbin walks up behind and says, "Can I see it, maybe I can identify it?"
Spellcraft: 29
Sugar [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] Monday December 19th, 2016 1:53:23 PM
OOC: Before we're back in rounds, Sugar would like to cast Prestidigitation on all team members. Give'm a fresh start.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] Monday December 19th, 2016 3:58:31 PM "So, if we are going to go that direction, we need to be able to do so without a lot of noise, or light I would guess. I almost wonder if we could send a bit of light rolling down one corridor, and we move down another?" Bartomus asked as he continued to feel a bit better about his situation. The bite still looked nasty, but was not angry with the odd color radiating from it.
Carl subbing for Stohp Monday December 19th, 2016 5:41:36 PM
Stohp nods as she listens to K's suggestion. She turns back to Zander, waiting for a response before making up her mind...
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) Monday December 19th, 2016 6:41:40 PM
Sid sees much ado as people circle K and thinks to himself that everyone must almost be ready to go. After he checks Trashy Treasures he knows he should head back to the group.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(29 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Monday December 19th, 2016 6:45:11 PM "Fair enough. Let's go find Bruce. I'll be as quiet as I can.", he grins as his chain mail clinks. He snuffs his lantern and stows it. Too much light for the present danger.
Target Bruce(DM Mstitt) d20=12 ; Monday December 19th, 2016 9:52:19 PM
(OOC: Feel free to bless the group with Prestidigitation :) Sugar thanks Illy then makes notes. She ventures outside and casts Prestidigitation onto BartSugar lets the others know where Bruce is located. Bart appreciates Sugar’s help and asks about heading to the tattoo parlor? He is interested in checking out the line art. Sid prays for the lost. He marks the door to the restaurant and Trashy Treasures. He then locks the doors securely. Outside, in the streets are empty except for the bodies of the infected that you just dispatched. He sees everyone seems to be almost ready and heads back to the others. K suggests you head out to ensure Bruce is still alive. He adds that they are not in the position to take on the other infected but should check because they need to find the alchemist. (OOC: With no Stealth check my assumption would be your are as loud as you could be without armor ;) Micah feels a bit better about Bart’s status. He sees that Dorbin and Micah are busy and pulls the ring off the corpse. He checks the body but sees very little. Lying on the ground is a green ring or something you can’t make out. Dorbin approaches Micah and asks for the ring. From first glance, before Micah even hands you the ring you notice something familiar. It’s a bluish color with a hint of waves. Micah only: Highlight to display spoiler: { This is the Ring of Water Walking worth 15,000 gp - CL 9} Bart adds, "So, if we are going to go that direction, we need to be able to do so without a lot of noise, or light I would guess. I almost wonder if we could send a bit of light rolling down one corridor, and we move down another?" Bart feels better but there is a shadow of an unnatural hunger rumbling within. Stohp nods and waits for the others. Zander agrees and snuffs out his lantern. --- --- The dead are scattered over the road. Sid can see a hint of shadows milling too far away. The smell of the Trash hasn’t become any better even with being down for a bit. (Fort save to stop from retching) Ahead of you is two rows of shops along the left and right of a trash covered road. Perception vs DC 12 s Highlight to display spoiler: {Each shop has an extended porch allowing a small group to walk fairly undetected.} (With some good Stealth rolls) Noises in the shadows remind you that this is a dangerous time for anyone in the Trash level and even the Float. As you gather together you begin to hear sobbing then realize the people are slowly filtering out of the buildings. A woman runs up to Dorbin but passes him by. “You killed Abraham! Oh, Abraham… he was just sick.” She sobbed loudly. Several more residents stepped out and they cried. Being a bit dark, others began to appear with illumination attracting unwanted attention.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=24 ; d20+5=8 ; Monday December 19th, 2016 11:37:20 PM
Bartomus looked about and realized that they could utilize the various porches to move past the people coming to view the battle site. But, the smell. It was heavy, overwhelming, and his stomach hungry, growled. Then he started to cough and gag at the smell.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=9 ; d20+10=12 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 2:05:43 AM
Sid comes quietly up to Stohp and pulls on her arm for attention and whispers to her. "Boss, I checked on Sins for Sale and Trashy Treasures, both have gone to the creepers. I marked them with the skull and crossbones, and I think there are more up the street! We got to be fast and quiet as mice." Sid keeps his eyes open and his dagger in hand and hopes they can get the crowd to dispatch quickly. Crowd control isn't his forte and he gets slightly overwhelmed by trying to watch so many targets
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Perception: 9 Stealth: 12
Sugar [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+7=27 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 11:11:36 AM
Sugar bristles slightly as the woman sobs loudly and notices that a mob of the living could be headed their way. Look at all of those torches and lanterns. Sugar speaks sarcastically. It reminds me of a classic bedtime story; I think we're the villains. Sugar attempts to move stealthily beneath the covered porches on is way toward the tattoo parlor. Stealth—27 (Nat 20)
Weapon-in-hand—Whip, 15ft reach
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 d20+8=20 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 12:53:55 PM
Part of K is upset with these people. Sick folk aren't turned by clerics, undead folk are turned by clerics. This is stupid.
However, the other part of K is a paladin of the goddess of love, so those thoughts are quashed. He does what he can to comfort the grieving woman. "My apologies, miss, but Abraham here was already passed when he attacked us. It's why our priest was able to affect him like he was.
"I know it's little comfort, but we were able to release his spirit from undeath."
He looks up at Stohp, trying to convey, "let's get our people moving" with a look.
***
Diplomacy: 20 - Try to calm the grieving woman, and hopefully prevent these folks from attacking us.
Micah (John) HP: 25/25 -0 nonlethal AC: 18/10/18 CMD:14 d20+3=20 ; d20+8=12 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 1:35:14 PM "It appears to be a Ring of Water Walking," Micah says softly as he hands it to Dorbin. [b]"Keep it for now."
His heart rends as he sees and hears the laments of the survivors.
He says without shouting but in a loud voiced pitched to carry, [b]"These poor souls were more than just sick, but were corrupted with dark power. Were they merely ill, the healing power would not have harmed them."
[b]"Please. Please. Get off the streets. There may be more. You will be much safer inside," he pleads as he moves closer to the others.
==== Perception 20 Diplomacy 12 to influence residents
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38(29 non-lethal) AC: 18 T: 12 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20-4=3 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 5:48:14 PM
A sense of despair overtakes Zanderallen as he sees all these people wander out. They didn't deserve what was happening down here. But there is so much to do. How were they supposed to make a difference? Drawing inspiration from K he takes a deep breath, and then releases. There was one thing very definite they could do. Find Bruce and stop the further spread of this disease. Action, much better. With some brief condolences, what was there to say, he heads off with the others to find Bruce, trying to keep quiet.
Stealth 3
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 15/23 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=20 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 9:02:19 PM
Between gagging and retching, Bartomus looked up and saw the collection of torches in the distance. He tried go get a sense of whether or not the crowd was meeting any resistence. === Perception - 20
Crowd Control (DM Mstitt) d20=18 ; d20=11 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 9:09:33 PM Bart realizes that they could go from porch to porch but gets overwhelmed by the smell and begins to gag. (OOC: Unsure where the Stealth check is. Looking at your sheet I assume it’s the 8. Correct me if I’m wrong) Bart is noticeably sick. A bit hard to be stealthy and sick. Sid informs Stohp about the other shops. He hopes to dispatch the crowd… But that is going to be difficult. More people begin to trickle out into the street to find relatives. They don’t seem to be too friendly once they find someone they know upon the ground. Sid barely manages to hide from the crowd as it masses on the corpses. They begin to pick up the dead to carry them away. Perception vs. DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The green spores fall from the bodies as they are picked up. They hang on the clothing of the mourners. } Sugar bristles as the woman cry. The infected seem to stick to the shadows so far but Sugar adds, “Look at all of those torches and lanterns. Sugar speaks sarcastically. It reminds me of a classic bedtime story; I think we're the villains.” Sugar is successfully hidden under the darkness of the Sins for Sale, which juts out onto Cutthroat Lane. Perception vs DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {To the right is a small alley between the fence surrounding the Under Ramp and the next building, which seems to be a home, with the windows and doors sealed shut. } K is partially upset with the crowd. “Sick folk aren't turned by clerics, undead folk are turned by clerics.” He then quashes those thoughts and apologies to the woman. The woman continues to sob but seem pacified. She waits as a young man picks up Abraham and begins to carry him away. Micah[/b] says, "It appears to be a Ring of Water Walking," Micah says softly as he hands it to Dorbin. "Keep it for now." He then adds loudly, "These poor souls were more than just sick, but were corrupted with dark power. Were they merely ill, the healing power would not have harmed them." "Please. Please. Get off the streets. There may be more. You will be much safer inside." “We are mere peasants in this world of Trash,” snapped the young man that picked up Abraham. “We are tools for the ones above us. Every twenty years adventures dare to come down here. We will not leave our dead on the streets.” The young man continued till the older woman stepped forward and stopped him. Both walked away carrying the body. Zander feels a sense of despair for all the people but there is a lot to do. He concludes that they need to find Bruce to stop this disease. Unfortunately, a cat walks in front of Zander and screams loudly as you step on it’s tail.
K (Carl) HP: 25/25 (8 non-lethal damage) AC:16/13/13 CMD:18 Wednesday December 21st, 2016 9:21:01 AM
K can't help but laugh as Zander blows their attempts at being quiet so spectacularly. He slaps the paladin in the back and walks beside him. "It's fine. Our kind is not meant to skulk. Let's find this Bruce and get out of here."
With that, he heads to the tattoo parlor where Bruce is supposed to be.
Sid (Andrew) HP:23/23; AC: 16/14/12; CMB: 1; CMD: 15) d20+8=26 ; d20+10=19 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2016 10:08:53 AM
Sid sighs and closes his eyes. Pinching his nose a bit he opens his eyes and blinks and refocuses on his surroundings. Seeing people move forward he says, "I'll take point... where are we going again?" After he's caught up he goes forward to scout, stops and turns to Stohp. "Hey Boss, those spores are getting everywhere on the... next of kin. I've been thinking about cleansing fire, but I don't know if that is an option. Think about it though." With that he goes to the forefront of the group, far enough that he can start scouting ahead, but not so far that he can't be called back.
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Perception: 26 Stealth: 19
Sugar [HP:26/26 AC:14/12 CMB:+3 CMD:14] d20+4=6 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2016 10:31:38 AM
Sugar continues to move stealthily toward the tattoo parlor, keeping the team in sight, but just. As he sees Sid approaching he whispers to the elf, Hey ginger, how goes?. Sugar raises and eyebrow and cuts the rogue a sly grin, showing teeth and gums. Then thinks to himself; Is it elves or dwarves that lack a sense of humor...hmm?
Perception—6 (zip-a-dee-doo-dah)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 (15 non-lethal) AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+7=27 ; d20+7=21 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2016 5:36:58 PM
Stohp agrees with both points made by her party members. "We are poorly supplied for this, but this Bart lives nearby. If he helped make this plague, then he probably knew enough to prepare for it. Once we get there, with luck, we can secure more antidote and hole up for a short rest. Keep your eyes peeled for a smithing shop or other place we can get slashing weapons."
Stohp notices the falling spores (Perception 27) and her heart skips a beat. Of course, that's how they intend to spread it. Victims attack others and spread it, and if defeated then the corpses spread it further to any who touch them. Quickly she examines the package of medicine they were given, trying to judge how many doses are left. They've all had some and should be good for now. Guessing how much they need for another 2 doses for the entire party, she takes that much out and shoves it in a pocket.
Stepping forward, Stohp addresses the hostile crowd. "I am truly sorry for you loss and wish there had been any other way. Please, we brought medicine to prevent this plague from spreading. Take the fallen, care for them, and take this medicine as well. Make sure everyone who interacts with the bodies has some, and give any extra to anyone who has been attacked or otherwise interacted with the infected. If any of you know an alchemist, run a sample to them. We need more of it if we're going to treat everyone in the Trash." (Diplomacy 21).
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