Prudence Gundle Friday December 9th, 2016 2:14:09 PM
Pru feels a weird sense of nostalgia watching the scene. Her younger brothers used to get up to all kinds of mischief. True, Rye and Pye had never attempted anything this elaborate--but the tone of the laughter is very familiar.
Pru ignores them--the best thing to do with giggling little pests, really--and turns her attention to the judge. Something tells her he doesn't share these....creatures' sense of humor.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+13=31 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 6:25:39 PM
(Know[Nature]:31)
Anna apologizes to the judge, "I'm sorry your honor for casting a spell without permission. I suspected the accuser was undead and was casting a spell to determine if this was the case but as it turns out the accusers are of the fey. As a servant of Queen Ma'ab and cradled emissary of Lord Eberyon may I address these leprechauns?"
Anna figures the sprites were just playing a prank on Nikolai and may not have realized the ramifications of their accusations.
If the judge allows her to address the Leprechauns She says in Sylan Highlight to display spoiler: {"With all respect my good leprechauns I enjoy a good prank as well as the next person, but Nikolai is a good man and by falsely accusing him of murder you have endangered his life. He is my fist mate and leader and I would be most grateful if you told the judge the truth with respect to your accusations. If this prank was to get us back here because you need help of some sort we would be willing to hear you out but I may need to talk to my friends first as they may not be as aware of your customs as I am." }
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+3=22 ; Friday December 9th, 2016 8:39:19 PM
Michael recognizes the creatures for what they are. The knot of worry he had been carrying around for his friend and commander evaporates with the appearance of the leprechauns. when things calm down he will respectfully ask the judge to drop the charges against Nikolai, that is if the judge doesn't go ahead and drop them himself.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday December 9th, 2016 10:22:43 PM
Trayvin shakes his head. This may very well be the oddest trial the Fist has ever been a part of. He waits to see the judge's response to these fey. "I wonder if they are friends with the Will-o-Wisps?"
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday December 9th, 2016 10:40:15 PM
Tinker keeps quiet; laughter never killed anyone yet and the laws of this land still have Nikolai accused. The dwarf isn't about to breathe a sigh of relief or drop his guard. He watches the judge to see what is his reaction.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+5=14 ; Monday December 12th, 2016 1:06:18 AM
knowledge Nature +5 DC20 = 14
Nikolai remains tense. Still not sure of the nature of what just happened, he's not prepared to assume these leprechauns, as Anna identified them, are just pranking him. How did they know about Gerard and his relationship with Nikolai's Fist?
He mutters to Tinker, "Think Gerard put them up to this himself? We really don't know whether he ever had a trial and may have just bribed himself free."
Nikolai keeps an eye on the fey imps but tries to notice the judge's reaction from his peripheral vision.
DM JeffO Monday December 12th, 2016 11:03:43 AM
When the fey reveal themselves, the judge stands up and his face turns very red. “What is the meaning of this?” he bellows at the top of his lungs. The leprechauns look at him, laugh, and start running around the room. He yells out, “GUARDS!” The two overweight fellows move into action. One tries to grab one of the leprechauns and it jumps right through his arms as the guard crashes into a chair and falls to the ground. Anna tries to speak to the judge and the leprechauns, but the entire room has now devolved into total chaos. People in the audience are standing and yelling. The leprechauns are running around the room laughing. The judge is continuing to yell. The guards are bumbling around. Achtan has come into the room and is unconsciously blocking the exit and he stands there, mouth agape, watching the circus…
Prudence Gundle Monday December 12th, 2016 3:28:40 PM
Pru stays where she is. She lightly grasps Nikolai's wrist to indicate that he should stay where he is, too. She's pretty sure that she and her Fist-mates could capture these creatures, and she's also pretty sure that the judge and townsfolk will resent them for trying.
"Let's wait until we're asked to help," she tells her companions. Or tries to; it's pretty wild in there.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday December 12th, 2016 6:25:51 PM
Tinker can't see any danger, the little fey are trying to cause an uproar but not hurt anyone. When Prudence makes her call, the dwarf grins in his beard. "Our orders are to bring Nikolai here to stand trial. If they want to hire us to get some leprechauns..."
He grins wider.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday December 12th, 2016 9:58:51 PM
Nikolai restrains himself with Pru's gentle touch. His first instinct was to nab one and have him spill his story and get this charade over with but Tinker had the right idea. If they want help to capture a leprechaun, they'll have to pay the going fee for capturing leprechauns.
He nods at Pru and smiles. "How much does the Fist charge for the capture of leprechauns? A pot of gold for each one maybe?"
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday December 12th, 2016 10:42:38 PM
"Achtan, my dear fellow, you may want to get out of the doorway in case anyone decides to start running through it."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Tuesday December 13th, 2016 12:03:01 AM
"You know, Nikolai, we may be able to trap them using gold as a lure. They really like the stuff. However I'm waiting until they ask us to help as Pru suggests. My other ideas are to try to entangle them with a tangle foot back or try to make them slip with a grease spell from a scroll." Anna says
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday December 13th, 2016 7:31:56 AM
with the way they have been treated in this town, if the leprechauns burn the town down he would be alright with it. now if they want to pay, he will be glad to catch them.
DM JeffO Tuesday December 13th, 2016 9:52:32 AM
The leprechauns continue their antics for a few minutes as the Fist stands and watches. After seeing the guards fall down a few times, they seem to tire of their actions and head for the door. Achtan wisely quickly gets out of the way and the leprechauns head out the door. As the last departs, he sticks his head back in the room and calls out, “See you later, Agents of the Fist!” He winks, then quickly disappears.
The room is still in chaos and the people are still talking quietly as the judge tries to restore order and finally succeeds. Achtan helps stand some chairs up and stays in the rear, looking quite red-faced. The judge glares at him a moment before addressing the Agents and the audience. He pauses and waits for the fat guards to regain their position near the rear door.
“Nikolai and Agents of the Fist: I do hope that you can accept my most sincere apologies. This apology comes from me, personally, and the town of Sandrill Crossing.” He looks up to Achtan and he is nodding his head quite profusely. The judge continues, “This is not something that normally happens here in this town or in my courtroom. I was provided with clear evidence of accusations and I truly believed them to be true. As you can see, we were all apparently quite fooled for some purpose. I would have no idea what that purpose might be, though perhaps you, as experienced Agents of the Fist, would have more knowledge of that area.”
“Know this: I am aware of the reputation that has preceded you into town regarding these accusations. Again, I am truly sorry that these came to be, I will investigate my own people to find how we could have been tricked so easily. I will issue proclamations throughout the town and throughout the land declaring your innocence in this matter and explaining that Nikolai is indeed, no murderer, at least according to this court. I can also provide that in writing to you, should you desire a copy to carry with you.”
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday December 13th, 2016 10:30:13 AM
Tinker breathes a sigh of relief; it appears Nikolai's court with death is over. The dwarf begins setting back a couple of chairs and brushing off a guard or two with his spade-like hand. It's not his job to reply or accept any apologies; that being Prudence and Nikolai respectively. There are, however, two pieces of duty that do need addressing...
The first is chain of command. He turns to Prudence. "With charges dropped, are you still Agent Officer in charge, or are you ending command in favor of Nikolai?" Tinker is clear, it is Prudence's choice to keep or give up command, and the dwarf will back up her lead to the hilt.
The second is this town. "And after that is settled, maybe we talk with a couple of key leaders?" He looks around so the townsfolk can't hear. "Dragons, Will-o-wisps, and Leprechauns all in a day and all around this particular town. What's going on here?"
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday December 13th, 2016 9:39:43 PM
"I agree with Tinker. We should send a message along with a copy of the judgement to Commander Palance. After that I think we need to do a bit of investigating. The fey mostly seem interested in causing a bit of chaos for the laughs, but there is still the matter of where this accusation came from in the first place."
"Judge, how do you feel about us poking around a bit?"
"And Pru, I think you did a fine job filling in as commander. If Nikolai has no objection maybe you should hold onto it a bit longer for some more experience."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday December 13th, 2016 10:04:52 PM
Pru breathes a sigh of relief when she says, "no, that's all right. Nikolai's back in charge now."
She looks at the judge. "For my part, I willingly accept your apology. And I'd like to take a moment to thank Master Achtan for being so kind and helpful. And yes, we definitely need a written copy of your judgement to give our commanding officer."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday December 13th, 2016 11:52:40 PM
Nikolai watches the leprechauns prance out of the court room. In a way he feels disappointment in not getting to try Tinker's trick handcuffs, or putting forth a defense that would put the most astute judge to sleep. However it is with a sigh of relief he answers Trayvin, "Until we get the official word from Commander Palance, Pru is still the Thumb."
He turns to the judge and answers him, "I don't see how you could have avoided this. You were doing your job and leprechauns are notorious for their pranks. Our Commander will need the official pronouncement of innocence for her to file the case away. We'll need the copy to send to our Commander and a copy to carry with us in case word of your judgement does not spread fast enough. At your convenience. Meanwhile, these leprechauns are not finished with their pranks, as they just said."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Wednesday December 14th, 2016 12:02:30 AM
Anna makes it a point to take the receipt to Achtan and get the gold she surrendered in bond money back, having forgotten to take care of it before the leprechauns appeared. She hopes the gold is still there as the leprechauns are known for their pranks and love of gold.
She adds her own voice to the that of her companions in talking with the judge, "As I was trying to say when pandemonium broke loose I am a servant of Queen Ma'ab and Cradled emissary of Lord Eberyon. If the Leprechauns insist on remaining in the area and causing a nuisance in your fair town mayhap I can talk with them and convince them to not bother the town folk or other passers by. Sometimes the leprechauns prank people to teach them lessons but ultimately they are chaotic creatures so who can say really why the leprechauns falsely accused Nikolai of murder?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Wednesday December 14th, 2016 7:15:42 AM
Michael stands a few chairs back up, and just generally makes himself useful. He says nothing to the judge, or anybody else. what more need be said? Nikolai is free, his honor is intact, and adventure awaits! life is good.
DM JeffO Wednesday December 14th, 2016 11:00:34 AM
As order settles, the visitors start filing out of the room. Achtan appears quickly with the gold deposit. When the agents mention judgements, the judge interrupts, “Achtan, see to it that there are a number of copies of my order written up. Be sure it mentions that the Agents of the Fist are completely blameless and not guilty of any charges. I want a copy immediately sent to their commander, and another copy for them. I need a copy for this courtroom, and another for the town. Make up two more copies that we might also send them to neighboring towns.”
The judge thanks everyone for their understanding and continues to apologize, now having left his lofty seat and joining the group on the floor. When he is asked about poking around and checking with the leprechauns, he says, “I have no idea why they are here or what their purpose might be. They had to work awful hard to convince this court of these charges, so I would suspect they had help of some kind. And this is beyond simple pranks, I don’t know what is going on. Feel free to look around the town with my blessing. I will ensure that the people here know that are you not guilty.”
“Achtan, send a crier throughout town right now to proclaim the innocence of the Agents of the Fist.”
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Wednesday December 14th, 2016 5:11:45 PM
"So now that that matter is settled what do we investigate first? That clearing with the dragon tracks? The direction the wisps moved or the Leprechauns. For such a small community it sure seems to have its fair share of unusual creatures. That dragon could be a danger to others in the area, the wisps certainly did behave oddly and the Leprechauns lied to besmirch Nikolai's good name. I'm up for trying to figure out what is going on with any of these fantastic creatures." Anna says to Nikolai and Pru, "Where are we headed?"
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday December 14th, 2016 7:46:47 PM
"Yer pardon, sir", says Tinker to Nikolai, "but you were only removed because you were under arrest. Since you are no longer under arrest and Prudence (who as ranking Fist in this town) says you are the Thumb, well, you are the Thumb." Tinker draws himself to a parade-ground position of attention. "Waiting for your orders, SIR!"
It's a little melodramatic and not necessary for the looser style of the Agents, but Tinker feels the pomp and circumstance could do well for the village audience as well as a formal passing of authority from Prudence to Nikolai.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday December 14th, 2016 9:28:10 PM
"I think the people here will be much more willing to talk to us now than before. I think we should give the news a chance to spread around and then see what kind of information might be available around the town."
Prudence Gundle Wednesday December 14th, 2016 10:24:35 PM
"It seems a shame to waste the whole day, though," Pru says. "Maybe we should stroll out to where we saw the dragon? Talk to folks when we return?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday December 15th, 2016 1:40:36 AM
Nikolai assures the judge that their report will not blame him. "By the way, is it true that once absolved of a crime one can't be charged for the same crime again?" He is not sure of the customs here, but if he is right, he can never be charged for murdering Gerard again.
"I think some time in the woods would do us good. My vote is to pick up where we left off after the dragon attack.Perhaps we'll meet those Will O' Whisps again. Or could they have not been real but also a prank from the leprechauns?" he shrugs.
DM JeffO Thursday December 15th, 2016 8:41:08 AM
The group discusses leadership and where to go next. When Nikolai speaks to the judge, the judge replies, "Well, I don't believe that is a formal law here, but you can rest assured that any charge against the Fist will be difficult to get past me again!"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+7=16 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+13=23 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 2:35:50 PM
Anna says enthusiastically, "To the clearing with the dragon tracks that I found then."
If everyone is on the same page she moves to the clearing as fast as she can making sure everyone is sticking together. She hopes to find the same dragon tracks she found last time and hopefully be able to follow them.
(Perception:16, Survival: 24, Know[Nature]: 23)
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=30 ; Thursday December 15th, 2016 7:19:50 PM
Tinker is happy the judge is firmly on the side of the Fist, and nods about the castle ruins.
There's really nothing to be said, so the dwarf hikes his equipment to the ready and moves to his normal place in the rear.
Perception 30
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Thursday December 15th, 2016 9:17:32 PM
Michael contemplates giving this town and it's inhabitants a piece of his mind about the concept of justice and guilt. Nikolai is taking being called a "murderer" with the calmness and honor he always has. but it really aggravates Michael. in the end, he keeps his mouth shut and soldiers on. He is, though, more convinced than ever that the Fist needs it's own country and not be subject to the idiocy of civilians.
Prudence Gundle Thursday December 15th, 2016 10:02:43 PM
Pru thanks the judge again before turning to leave with her companions. "The cart is back at the inn," she says. "Are we going to need it? Or can we leave it there?"
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday December 15th, 2016 10:27:46 PM
"I think we should leave it for now, no sense getting bogged down with it while looking for a dragon."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday December 15th, 2016 11:48:01 PM
Nikolai thanks the judge again for doing his duty. It was easier for him to say that now than 30 minutes ago but the Fist gains it's pay from working for others and acquire many enemies. He's amazed that cases like this are rare, at least he's not heard of any in his lifetime other than Neutronus, but that was different in so many ways.
"To the ruined castle and dragon hunt," he exclaims exuberantly. As they head out, he gathers up his equipment from the divers Fist members. "I don't think the cart could make it down that path anyway," he comments. "We obeyed their law so if we treat this town as if nothing happened, we gain their respect and good will. That being our second mission no matter where we go." he adds.
It bothers him though that he does not know how the leprechauns came across Gerard's name and his association with them. He sense that this isn't over just yet.
"If we can spare the time, we really need to go check on what happened to Gerard. Did he face a trial? Was he released?"
DM JeffO Friday December 16th, 2016 9:16:25 AM
The Agents of the Fist continue to discuss for a bit what’s going on. They are sure that there is more going on than they can see at this time, but they’re not really sure which way to go or what they can do about it. In the meantime, Anna starts leading the way back to the clearing with the dragon tracks, hoping everyone will follow. Pru thanks the judge and the group heads out, with a little discussion about whether they need the cart or if it will be safe back at the inn. Nikolai, relived of the charges, but still wondering about the reasons for them, exclaims, “To the ruined castle and dragon hunt!”
As the party reaches the edge of town, they can hear a town crier yelling about in town. Careful listening can reveal “Agents of the Fist,” “Nikolai,” and “innocent of all charges.”
Back in the forest, a bit from the edge of town (repeated from explorations before):
They see no signs of any other monsters, but happen upon what appears to be an old game trail that leads deeper into the forest. Michael notices there are a couple of large, very old, strangely colored rocks along the trail. They are large (about two feet on a side, cubes) and black and appear almost to be old stones that could have been used in construction of something. The coloring makes them look quite out of place.
After a short search, Michael finds the trail opens up to a relatively large clearing in the middle of the forest. This appears to not be a natural clearing There is no vegetation or grass at all in the clearing, which is very unnatural There are tracks and markings that look like tracks a dragon would make
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday December 16th, 2016 10:27:12 PM
Trayvin readies his Morningstar and shield. If the dragon spends time here then it may come back at any moment.
Prudence Gundle Friday December 16th, 2016 11:09:34 PM
"We injured it pretty badly before," Pru says. "Do you think it will come after us again, or will it stay in hiding?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+13=32 ; d20+13=33 ; Saturday December 17th, 2016 8:53:44 AM
Anna searches her memory concerning Green Dragons (Know[arcana]:32 ooc 33 was misclick) and shares everything she can think of with Pru for an idea as to what the one they injured might do.
Anna realizes that all she has is the steel glass ranseur, her ability to turn into creatures and her bag of tricks. As none of her weapons were magical except for the bow this is no big lost as she can grab a scroll of either magic weapon or magic fang from her bag depending on what weapons she decides to use to confront the dragon.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=22 ; Saturday December 17th, 2016 10:08:58 AM
Tinker isn't a good woodsman, and so is happy Anna, Nikolai, and Michael all seem to have some skill. He, crossbow in hand, keeps a sharp eye out on their backtrail, ensuring no one will come up unawares from behind.
Perception 22
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=29 ; d20+16=24 ; Saturday December 17th, 2016 5:15:50 PM
Nikolai goes to work studying the area. Considering the storm the day before, he figures not much evidence is left except those since last night. On the other hand, a dragon is pretty big and heavy, those tracks may linker a while longer despite the weather.
Survival Forest (Favored Terrain) +13 = 29 He tries to determine how old the tracks are and if they are the kind the creature leaves when it settles down or just passing through.
Perception (Forest Favored Terrain) +16 = 24 He also looks for any sign of hiding leprechauns or other unusual things. OOC: kinda generic but...
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday December 19th, 2016 10:01:35 PM
Trayvin doesn't have much skill with tracking, so he just a watchful eye on the area while the others check for tracks and other signs.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday December 20th, 2016 7:08:08 AM
(OOC: sorry guys, work in the Great White North sucks. it takes twice as long to do anything. I've been late at work and late getting home.
Michael looks around for entrances, artifacts, or anything else of interest here. He organizes a search or the area. laying it out in a grid using reference points and grid points. he takes his time looking over the area. (take 20 on perception).
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=29 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2016 10:54:27 AM
Nikolai chooses one of MIchael's grid points on the opposite end where MIchael starts his search to start his own. What is he looking for? If the dragon spent any time here at all he may have left a 'goodies' cache or some sort. You never know?
From previous rolls: Survival Forest (Favored Terrain) +13 = 29 He tries to determine how old the tracks are and if they are the kind the creature leaves when it settles down or just passing through.
Perception (Forest Favored Terrain) +16 = 24 He also looks for any sign of hiding leprechauns or other unusual things.
new roll: Perception +13 looking for what Michael is looking for, like a hidden hidey-hole, stone runes, whatever is not naturally found in a forest enclave = 29
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday December 20th, 2016 8:49:40 PM
Tinker keeps a steady eye out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Saturday December 24th, 2016 4:09:47 PM
Nikolai wonders that if the dragon spent some time here, where's his poop? What does dragon poop look like? Maybe they don't poop near their resting place?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Friday December 30th, 2016 11:30:00 PM
Nikolai stumps his toe on a small rock so consumed he is of finding dragon poop.
DM JeffO Monday January 2nd, 2017 1:30:53 PM
It has been a little time since the dragon attacked, and since the group checked out the clearing. As Nikolai notices, due to the previous night and day’s rain, there are few fresh tracks. Trayvin stays ready, watching the sky for the return of the dragon while Pru wonders if it will return quickly or not. Anna tries to prepare to fight it once again, but cannot think of what an injured dragon might do. Would it attack in a rage? Would it hide in a hole and nurse itself back to health? Or maybe it would seek out a dragon cleric for some quick healing before attacking again…
Meanwhile, Tinker watches the rear to ensure the group isn’t surprised from behind. Nikolai and Michael search the area carefully looking for anything of interest. While Nikolai is fascinated by his own search for dragon poop, it is Michael who first notices something out of place. When he steps into the depression, he finds his foot slips deeper into the ground than it should. In fact, it is almost as if his foot disappears into the ground, but not quite. He picks his foot up and puts it down again on the ground, but his foot keeps doing down a couple more inches than the ground. It feels quite odd to him and he shakes his head in confusion (will save, DC 20, Michael and anyone who can see him. Michael gets a +2).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+5=17 ; Monday January 2nd, 2017 3:00:34 PM
Anna notices something is off with Michael as she, him and Nikolai search the clearing (Will Save: 17 or 18 if it is a fear effect)
She is also affected by whatever targeted Michael.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+9=28 ; Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:43:55 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Will Save + 9 vs DC20 = 28
Nikolai happened to be looking keenly for hidden leprechauns at the moment Michael came across something odd and noticed him testing the ground and his foot seemingly passing through the earth, and not like he was stepping in muck or quicksand either. He saw plenty of that in the swamps. This was very different, so different as to be magical?
"Hey Michael. Take a care will ya?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+8=10 ; Monday January 2nd, 2017 9:53:53 PM
Michael hears Nikolai in a far off corner of his mind, but the fascination of his find consumes him foot up, foot down... Will save 10
Prudence Gundle d20+8=23 ; d20+12=26 ; Monday January 2nd, 2017 10:06:56 PM
Pru's interest in the effect is purely professional. [Will save 23] "Now, what do you suppose that's about?" she wonders aloud. [Spellcraft 26]
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=33 ; Monday January 2nd, 2017 10:07:30 PM
Tinker, hefting his crossbow, continues to patrol the backtrail.
Perception 33
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday January 2nd, 2017 10:09:21 PM
Trayvin shakes his head. It looked like Michael was trying out some new dance move he must have learned from one of the villagers. Trayvin returns his gaze to the sky and watching out for the dragon.
DM JeffO Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:22:13 AM
While Michael tries to tell what is happening on the ground around him, Nikolai calls out for him to be careful. Nikolai and Pru are able to see some sort of shimmering at the edge of the clearing and when they blink, they can see that the ground in the clearing is actually a shallow pit, no more than a few feet deep, but with steep sides. One more step and Michael would have fallen into the pit. Pru notes that it is indeed a magical effect, likely an illusion to keep people out of the shallow pit. There is a small pile of something in the center of the pit, shining.
Tinker and Trayvin keep watch on the skies and the area around. Tinker smells the scent of some sort of animal on the light breeze. Perhaps a deer?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+19=20 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+13=21 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:49:48 AM
Anna reaches into her bag of tricks and pulls out a cleric scroll of detect magic at caster level 2. She wanders over to the edge of the pit and attempts to cast the spell.
She is a little dismayed when the spell fizzles and she realizes she can't try her luck with that particular scroll for 24 hours.
She reaches into the bag and pulls another cleric scroll of detect magic at caster level 2. This time she is successful in its casting.
She attempts to determine what the spell disguising the pit might be and if there are any other spells in effect. She also is curious if the shiny objects in the center of the pit radiate magic.
(Spellcraft: 24, Perception: 20, know[arcana]:21)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+14=33 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 5:22:27 PM
focused and having seen is foot disappear multiple times, Michael flops down on his belly to get a closer look at this effect.
perception 33
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 8:37:39 PM
Hmm. Something going on over there. "Is everything ok? I can try to help with the detect magic if you need it."
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=22 ; d20+2=22 ; Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 9:30:58 PM
Tinker is completely assured that his companions will call out if they need his services. Meanwhile, he keeps careful watch, and tries to hone his meager survival skills by stalking the deer.
Perception 22 Survival. 22
Prudence Gundle Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 10:21:19 PM
"All right, I think everyone should stay where they are," Pru says. "The ground isn't real; it's some kind of illusion. And there's something in the center there, but it's hard to make out because of the illusory ground. I wonder if we could dispel the illusion?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 11:09:36 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai makes his way over to Michael while describing to the bemused friend that apparently there is some kind of illusion disguising a pit. Michael seems to take heed as he gets on his belly to inspect the anomaly in the ground.
While his friends busy themselves with their detect magic spells, Nikolai kneels beside Michael and keeps a hand on one ankle.
"It's a pit in disguise. If you don't see it, you could fall in and bonk your head. Pull back and see if you can clear your head."
Nikolai tosses a twig into the pit.
DM JeffO Wednesday January 4th, 2017 10:07:25 AM
Anna fumbles around with a couple scrolls before she realizes that the pit is covered with a simple, but large, illusion to make it look like there is no pit there. When Michael, Pru, and Nikolai continue their investigation, they all determine the same – there is an illusion over the top of the pit (the twig falls harmlessly into the pit and hits the ground just a couple feet down). It appears there is little else here, but Anna does notice that the pile of stuff in the center of the pit does indeed radiate magic.
Meanwhile, Tinker starts trying to stalk a deer. He steps carefully, but steps on a twig and the area around him goes completely silent.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+17=18 ; d20+14=24 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 1:16:49 PM
Michael pulls up and squats at the edge of the pit by Nikolai. Wow, that was strange. I didn't know quite what to think of it there for a minute.. Michael hears the world go silent and hairs on the back of his neck rise. He rolls down into the pit and draws his rapier and short sword. the illusion should give him some sort of concealment and the pit a bit of cover. He looks around beneath the illusion. whats at the bottom of the pit? what does the illusion look like from the inside? does the silence presage an attack? or is he just being paranoid and super curious about what's at the bottom of the pit? either way he's ready for battle and satisfying curiosity at the same time! Win-Win! Unfortunatly that's not quite what happens.
As he goes to roll tactically into the pit he did not see that the edge where he was at did not slope off gently but rather dropped off quite suddenly. He slams onto his back quite suddenly at the bottom, and it takes him a few moments to roll around and get his bearings. and he fumbles about for his weapons. This reminds me of basic training... he thinks as the fiasco goes quickly from frustration to absurdity.
acrobatics 18 (Natural 1 unsure what disadvantage that may entail)
perception 24. (what does an illusion look like from the inside and what is the stuff at the bottom of the pit? )
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+8=27 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+13=25 ; Wednesday January 4th, 2017 5:28:58 PM
Anna activates her spider climb morphamancy to climb down the sides of the pit and join Michael in the bottom. She is curious to get a closer look at the magical objects in the center of the pit.
"Careful Michael, the objects in the center of the pit radiate magic." She moves towards it herself sticking to the sides of the pit.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday January 4th, 2017 6:46:46 PM
Tinker harrumphed and grins at himself; he's hardly a woods-dwarf!
He tugs his beard and returns to the others, always turning his head to look over his shoulder every third step as taught back as a recruit.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday January 4th, 2017 9:35:53 PM
It's a good thing they mentioned something about a pit. Otherwise Trayvin might be a bit more worried about them disappearing like that. Still, it wouldn't hurt to check....
"Is everything allright down there?"
Prudence Gundle Wednesday January 4th, 2017 10:27:39 PM
"Or, we could just all tumble into the pit and see what happens next," Pru says with a little sigh. Despite her words she stays out of the pit, for now.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=30 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 12:43:24 AM
OOC: I do believe that rolling a 1 on a skill's check is not an automatic failure. Nor is a N20 an automatic success. Automatic Failure/Success only applies to Attack rolls.
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor
His team mates react differently when the natural forest noises suddenly subside. His woodsman's instinct tells him that the simple snapping of a twig would not be sufficient to bring such a quiet to the neighborhood.
"Be alert everyone. This quiet does not feel normal. My instincts tell me something rather ominous approaches. Have your weapons at the ready. If nothing happens after a few moments, then we finish checking out that treasure pile."
He draws his longbow and readies an arrow. He scans the sky past the treetops as best he can and listens for the approach his instincts warn him of.
Perception +13 (listen for wing beats or other such subtle noise) = 30
Readied attack if the threat
DM JeffO Thursday January 5th, 2017 9:36:29 AM
Michael moves up to the pit and prepares for a tactical move, but then rolls and falls flat on his back in the shallow pit. Looking from the inside out, the illusion is just a little bit blurry so that everything outside the pit looks fuzzy. Anna more graciously steps into the pit, warning Michael about the magic in the pile in the center. Pru laughs at the antics of Michael as the others in the group gather around the edge to see what’s going on.
Looking from the outside in, now that everyone knows what is going on, is possible, but also still with a sort of fuzzy look. Those on the outside can see Michael flopping around like a turtle, but he just doesn’t quite look clear, almost as if looking through a thin layer of water.
Nikolai remains at the ready outside, scanning the skies, perhaps wondering if the dragon has returned. He jumps when a tree suddenly sways and almost lets fly an arrow before he realizes it was a heavy, large bird with long narrow wings that had just taken off from a tree and starts a slow, winding climb into the sky.
Back inside the pit, Michael rolls over and looks around. He can see the pile in the center clearly from inside the pit, and it looks like a tidy pile of treasure. There is a good-size pile of silver coins and ingots, a shield leaned up against it, some cloth or leather peeking through the stack, and a few other things that he can spot from his location. The ground underneath the illusion is strangely exactly like the illusion – stripped, bare, without a single bit of grass or sign of life. As he rolls over, dust covers him and falls of, as if the ground at the edge hasn’t been disturbed for a long time. Perception, DC 25, Michael: Highlight to display spoiler: {After noticing the ground at the edge, you can see the ground near the pile of treasure has certainly been disturbed recently.}
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+8=28 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=15 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 6:28:09 PM
Anna steps closer to the magic pile and starts investigating the pile to see if she can tell anything about the magical properties of the loot.
Prudence Gundle Thursday January 5th, 2017 8:13:39 PM
Pru jumps a little, too, when Nikolai reacts to the bird, but she soon sees it is nothing to worry about. She turns her attention back to her companions. "Just be careful," she says. She remains where she is, not wanting to chance the pit. There's something weird here.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=17 ; Thursday January 5th, 2017 9:01:00 PM
Tinker finally gets back and sees the illusory pit and the treasure coming out and also gets nervous. "There is no treasure without a guard or trap. So where's the guardian?"
He keeps looking about.
.... Perception. 17
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday January 5th, 2017 10:51:53 PM
"I agree with Nikolai, I don't like it. It feels like a trap. Why would a pile of treasure be laying around here? I can't believe the villagers never stumbled across it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=24 ; Friday January 6th, 2017 12:25:18 AM
Nikolai saves his arrow in the nick of time. Although a good roasted bird for supper sounds good, he'd rather use his arrow on something that actually threatens them.
"That's what I figure. Dragons don't leave their treasure just for anyone to wander by and swipe. He was flying around last night so he can't be too far away," Nikolai agrees with Tinker.
"Besides, those leprechauns could be watching and readying a prank,"
He keeps vigilant while the others search the treasure.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+14=25 ; d20+7=20 ; Friday January 6th, 2017 2:30:14 AM
Once he regains his center Michael moves closer to the treasure pile. He looks it over with a sharp eye, looking for tripwires, sigils, oils and mimics. anything that could be an initiator for a trap, booby or otherwise. He notices the disturbed ground near the Treasure. Lets be careful approaching this loot, the ground looks to be recently disturbed, could be a trap... He looks over the disturbed ground, trying to tease out the events that led to the disturbance.
Perception 25 survival (tracking) 20.
DM JeffO Friday January 6th, 2017 9:56:35 AM
Michael and Anna approach the treasure. Those watching them see the top half of their bodies normally, but the bottom half is in the lower part of the pit, under the illusion, so it almost looks like they are walking through water with the blurry illusion. Anna starts examining the treasure more closely while Michael checks out the area around. He spots a couple thin, broken dragon scales and a clear footprint of what certainly looks like a dragon. The way the edges of the pile of coins looks, it almost appears that a dragon may have been curled around the sides of the pile. He does not see any signs of any additional traps or tripwires.
Anna can more clearly see that there are two shields, and they radiate magic. There is some leather sticking out of the pile that looks like leather armor that also radiates magic. There is a very old box on one side of the pile that only radiates a little magic, as if it is something inside the box. Another bit of clothing, perhaps a cloak, is in the pile that also radiates magic. The coins seem normal and shiny.
Meanwhile, Nikolai spots a game trail with some deer droppings. He can see that the trail clearly an without apparent reason, turned away from the clearing and pit. In fact, all signs of animals in the area here stop at the pit and absolutely do not enter it. The edges are green grass and weeds, but as soon as the pit starts, there is nothing but dead dirt.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday January 6th, 2017 10:40:53 PM
"If it is the dragon's treasure, he may retaliate against the town if we take it."
Prudence Gundle d20=3 ; Saturday January 7th, 2017 11:48:48 AM
Pru keeps a wary eye out. Like many of her companions, she suspects a trap. But even her wary eyes aren't much good for spotting things. [Perception 3]
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+15=33 ; Saturday January 7th, 2017 10:59:44 PM
Tinker hears the words 'trap' and his hands start shaking; it has been so long! Eagerly, he stops worrying about what's going on around the area and focuses on the illusionary pit.
"May be important to make sure, you know", he calls out. But he's already focused on the pit. Hopping down, he ducks under the illusion and does a careful inspection to look for a trap, almost eager to find one...
Perception Trap Finding. 33
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+15=33 ; Saturday January 7th, 2017 10:59:44 PM
Tinker hears the words 'trap' and his hands start shaking; it has been so long! Eagerly, he stops worrying about what's going on around the area and focuses on the illusionary pit.
"May be important to make sure, you know", he calls out. But he's already focused on the pit. Hopping down, he ducks under the illusion and does a careful inspection to look for a trap, almost eager to find one...
Perception Trap Finding. 33
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday January 8th, 2017 12:49:29 AM "Well, we could always leave a note to the dragon. Like an IOU and where to find us," Nikolai quips with a grin. He does not take his eyes off the surroundings. It is obvious the animals of the region sense the danger of this place and avoid it.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday January 8th, 2017 12:49:29 AM "Well, we could always leave a note to the dragon. Like an IOU and where to find us," Nikolai quips with a grin. He does not take his eyes off the surroundings. It is obvious the animals of the region sense the danger of this place and avoid it.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday January 8th, 2017 10:54:16 AM
"Not obvious at all", replies Tinker when Nikolai speaks aloud. "If animals avoided the dragon, ithe deer would be miles away and not walking right up to the pit. Almost like they were lured by magic."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=15 ; Sunday January 8th, 2017 3:32:55 PM
Anna says, "There are a couple of magic shields, some leather armor, a cloak and a box with some magical contents. Perhaps Tinker should try to examine the box for traps and then maybe we could try to identify the magical properties on the magical items here?"
After Tinker has checked everything out she attempts to identify the items.
Spellcraft: 26 on shield 1 Spellcraft: 20 on shield 2 Spellcraft: 17 on cloak Spellcraft: 20 on leather armor Spellcraft: 15 on box contents
DM JeffO Monday January 9th, 2017 11:28:49 AM
Anna starts to check out the items in the treasure pile as Tinker starts looking for traps. Tinker sees nothing that looks like a trap as Anna picks up the first shield to look it over. The first shield is +1 heavy shield. The second shield is a Lion’s shield. The cloak is a cloak of resistance +1. As she pulls the cloak out of the pile of coins, she notices a ring fall out of the pile (ring of feather falling). The leather armor is +1 glamered leather armor. Hidden beneath it was a masterwork silver dagger, a black pearl, and a medium-sized aquamarine gemstone. When she attempts to open the box, she finds that the box is locked and she cannot open it.
Meanwhile, Nikolai keeps an eye to the outside world while Pru watches Nikoalai’s back, her mind apparently wandering. Nikolai hears more brush cracking and it sounds like another deer might be walking around, but then he spots something very large moving around. Very suddenly a large, muscled minotaur appears walking down the path from town. His hair is worn in a warbraid that comes from the back of his head. Other than that he wears no hair, it is shaved so that if he chose, a helmet would fit properly. He has a few silver tattoos on his body. He has scars on his hide, lighter colored stripes mostly on his forearms and torso. All of them appear to be battle wounds.
(Everyone please welcome David, aka Sigvar, to the party!)
Sigvar Monday January 9th, 2017 1:33:21 PM
(Quick lead in post, I'll post a header and stuff later when I have the time) Sigvar pushes his way through the brush that most would call a path and wonders why no path was ever large enough for him. He sighs and continues making his way towards what the townsfolk said was a clearing. He wears heavy looking blackened plate armor (so most of thos tattoos and scars are still not in view) topped by a Mailed Fist tabbard. Most would think that the armor had been scorched by a fire until they got a closer look. Those experienced in the wearing and care of armor would realize that he is clad in adamantite armor, probably why crashing through the brush makes that shrieking, nails on a chalkboard sound, also why the brush leaves no marks on the armor. He hums softly as he advances. Letting the brush annoy him would be beneath him. Looking up to see if he is anywhere near the clearing yet he notices the man and woman in the clearing. Neither obviously armored but both wearing what looks like the dressiest field uniform that the Fist has. The man also has a longbow, drawn and nocked and pointed in his general direction. Sigvar stops dead where he is, raises his hands in a nonthreatening way, and calls out to the pair. " Easy there friends. I'm not here looking for trouble. Rather I am looking for Nikolai's Fist, First Agents. I've been sent to bolster your ranks. And it looks like I have found them. You HAVE to be Prudence, the Citadel talks enough about you for there to be no mistaking that. Which makes you Nikolai. My orders are in my pack sir, may I pull them out?" As he speaks to each of them he indicates them with a tilt of his chin, not wanting to point while still being covered by the bowman, whom he assumes is his new commander.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday January 9th, 2017 7:46:22 PM
Tinker gets excited, his hands itching to get that locked box. The crashing through the forest is an unwanted distraction. And then the distraction talks. Tearing himself away from the pleasure of picking a lock, Tinker is in a foul mood. He grabs his repeating crossbow and hops out of the shallow pit, ready to back up Nikolai if needed.
Flecks of rust streak the dwarf’s dark chocolate hair and trimmed beard, framing a chiseled bronze face set in a permanent frown of concentration. Heavy leather-and-canvas boots, trousers, tunic, vest, and cloak with lots of pockets clothes the dwarf revealing very little skin. The relating crossbow, a dwarven urgrosh, tools, and a large backpack stuffed with more implements completes the image of an adventurer expecting the worst and ready for anything.
“Daemar Torvalsson, called Tinker, Agent of Nikolai's Thumb, Mailed Fist at your service”, rumbles the bass voice. "Nikko, he's big enough and recognizes our faces, you want to see his bonafides?"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Monday January 9th, 2017 9:07:47 PM
Anna realizes the lock box is beyond her or rather decides she does not want to waste her bag of tricks on a scroll of knock when she has Tinker in the pit with her or rather she had Tinker in the pit with her until he climbed out of it b/c of some adamantium plate mail wearing minotaur.
She effortless climbs out of the pit herself using one arm and her legs thanks to the spider climb SLA and hands the lock box to Tinker, "You left this." as she takes in the newcomer.
She has a feeling of deja vu at his appearance. "Sigvar is it?" she asks, "Didn't we meet before at some sort of party? The details are a little fuzzy but I swore I spoke with you there. Anyway you may or may not remember me. I am Anna Morphling."
Anna is wearing glistening sliver full plate in sharp contrast to Sigvar's scorched black ensemble and anyone familiar with armor and the exotic materials it can be made from can see that her armor is made from mithral such that it makes less noise than one might expect a suit of full plate to do.
She has auburn hair, green eyes and a messenger styled bag strapped to her person with a guisarme nearby.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+17=24 ; d20+13=27 Monday January 9th, 2017 10:05:40 PM
Michael thinks, I got good reflexes, I'm pretty tough...the dragon was young and his spells probably aren't up to snuff...heh..a rhyme!. his mind made up he yells FIRE IN THE HOLE grabs at a shield, to toss it out of the pit and dive for cover! Just about the time that Pru picks one up and wrecks his groove. still its foolish to waste a good duck and cover so he goes ahead and dives for it, in case it's a trap!
Acrobatics 24 Reflex save 27
if it goes off or not he will then sticks his head above the pit edge and regard this new development.
Michael is a slightly small halfling, handsome in a forgettable sort of way. His bright eyes regard the approaching minotaur with a look of rapt fascination, both for the joy of meeting someone new and the tactical need to assess their weak points and formulate an attack profile. that's never stopped him from talking, though. HOLY Fish fingers! you are a big one ain't ya? Hey is that Adamantine armor you are wearing? Man, that's cool! Polly hard to move quietly in it, but shoot, it's not like anything can get through it if they do hear you. I'm Michael Wittman, a sergeant under Nikolai Fist. 1st Agents Wolf Company, Hurricane troop. Are you from Bear Company? Are they folding Bear Company soldiers into the remaining companies? We go around mounted quite a bit, what kind of mount do you ride? I usually ride a mule, but I ain't really got close to any of them since Daisy died. do you like mazes? I've heard that minotaurs are good at mazes? Whaddya you fight with? We just found a dragon horde! We think he might come back for it. or if we take it he might gas the village...I'm personally hoping he comes back. It would be a great story to tell at the last assignment.
Michael smiles, This guy is gonna be great! In the back of his mind, it feels like his family is finally complete
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday January 9th, 2017 10:16:19 PM
Well, if he was looking for trouble, he probably would have attacked instead of introducing himself, Trayvin thinks to himself. "Greetings, I am Trayvin." The half-orc looks over Sigvar as though appraising his weapons and armor. "You look capable enough. And I think you'll find that as an Agent we get into a fair bit of trouble. My mother fought alongside some minotaurs once. She said they were formidable warriors. I look forward to seeing you in action."
OOC welcome aboard David! I didn't know we were getting a new player.
Prudence Gundle Monday January 9th, 2017 10:54:28 PM
Pru blinks. Then she blinks again. "Um," she says. "Um, yes, I'm Prudence Gundle. It's nice to meet you." Pru is a very pretty human woman with hazel eyes and a long reddish-brown braid. "Um....who did you say sent you?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday January 10th, 2017 1:13:40 AM
OOC: Welcome to the game, Sigvar. Don't be surprised at our PC's initial reactions. :)
Nikolai does not relax a bit. When they left the Citadel, it was Pru's Fist. Was the Commander re-instating Nikolai or was this some trick?
"Just stay where you are until we verify your legitimacy," Nikolai calmly states. He wouldn't put it past those leprechauns playing another trick on them.
"You guys still got your Detect Magic going? See if he's truly a minotaur wearing Mailed Fist uniform. Anna, inspect his transfer papers."
But then he realizes he's acting like it's Nikolai's Fist and not Pru's.
The half-elf maintain's his guard, his experiences since in the Mailed Fist teaching him to be weary and cautious. His Mailed Fist uniform sports a multi-colored belt. Since the events of the morning he now wears his full complement of gear, his kama, nunchaku, and bandolier of shuriken, and his longbow.
Pru asks her question and is glad she also is cautious.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet Tuesday January 10th, 2017 4:33:51 AM
Sigvar is a bit stunned when the ground erupts and spits out three more people. All of them match the descriptions he had heard while he was at the Citadel, so he is sure he is in the right place. Anna speaks to him and she does sound familiar, like a half remembered dream. Then the rapid fire questions from the halfling hit him. Head swirling he tries to answer the more important questions, the ones that keep that arrow out of his liver. " My name is Sigvar Ironhorn I was sent by Knight Captain Palance to meet up with what is called Nikolai's Fist. She mentioned that Prudence may be in charge of it when I arrived, depending on local conditions. Based on the crier and fliers I saw back in town though, all charges against him have been dismissed. Hold on, let me drop this pack so that you can get to my papers. Don't mind the cat." Sigvar crouches while keeping his hands raised, not an easy feat to accomplish in full armor. When he gets closer to the ground he shrugs off his pack and allows it to slowly slide to the ground. As it hits a feline head pokes out of the pack and takes in the surroundings. When it is clear that people are intent on going through it's traveling home, the cat hops out and scampers to Sigvar's legs, foe now avoiding any attention paid to it. Standing back up he tries to answer some more of the questions. " Yes, Anna, right? I seem to remember a dream where we shared a drink at some party once. We exchanged a few stories about our capabilities and then the party broke up and we moved on. Nice to meet you in the flesh." " Yes Michael, I am originally from Bear company. We tend to walk to where the fighting is, or ride in a wagon. Most animals would be crushed trying to carry a fully armored Minotaur. Stealth has never been my game. One look will tell you that. Our Fist was usually tasked with either creating a breach in the enemy's lines and using it to punch a hole to their center or to hold open a breach created by others so that it could be exploited. As such we sought out the most protective gear we could find." " What's this about a dragon?" Sigvar's armor, shield, sword and a ring on his finger will radiate magic, as will a tattoo on the back of his sword hand and a few items buried deep in his pack.
OOC Sorry Brian, I couldn't find an email for you so I couldn't include you in my planning emails the past few weeks.
DM JeffO Tuesday January 10th, 2017 8:55:15 AM
Introductions continue as Michael spots a bird flying high above, slowly circling the area. Maybe a hawk? It is too high to really tell.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+14=28 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 7:22:05 PM
Michael spots the bird, and strains to get a better view of it. with the thought of the Dragon still fresh in his mind he debates calling attention to it to the rest of the party. If it's just a bird he will look paranoid, if its the dragon, surprise attacks really really suck. Put that way it's no question. better to be paranoid than dead he thinks. Hey guys! we may have some company incoming he says in a loud yet calm voice, pointing up at the circling creature.
perception 28.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet d20+9=16 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 8:45:23 PM
Perception 16 Sigvar glances up. It might be a bird, but didn't they mention a dragon? A far off dragon could look like a closer bird... " So are we cool or...." If they are more concerned about the flying creature than Sigvar he draws out his own bow and arrows and reseats his pack on his shoulders. He looks at the cat and says " You better hide... for now" If they are nt yet convinced he is on their side, he still tells the cat to hide, but patiently waits for them to verify his papers.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Tuesday January 10th, 2017 8:50:17 PM
Anna says to the others, " I could turn into a bird and check out the incoming creature from the air."
She picks up her guisarme in case whatever it is means business.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+23=26 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+23=37 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2017 9:42:09 PM
Tinker glances up and sees a bird, just like he'd see just about every other time he would look in the air. The dwarf tries to keep his attention on Sigvar, but Anna waves that box in front of his nose again. Sigvar isn't acting hostile, he's alone, and Nikko is being wary enough for everyone. So Tinker can't wait any more.
All his attention goes to the box. He lovingly brings out of his pack his set of masterwork thieves tools. "Hello my friends", he says to the picks and slides in a leather roll. Whistling happily, he checks the box for traps, disabling any he finds before picking the lock.
Trap. 26 Disable 27 Pick Lock. 37
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday January 10th, 2017 9:50:53 PM
"A bird? If the dragon is going to come back, I doubt it will advertise it is coming. I think we should finish up here and move on."
OOC- David, my email is bblopeATyahooDOTcom please send me a mail so I can add you to my email list for this game.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday January 10th, 2017 10:06:47 PM
Pru squints skyward, but can make out nothing. "If it is the dragon," she says, "we should deal with it. There are too many towns and villages around here; it isn't safe."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=30 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 12:05:13 AM
Nikolai relaxes a little, just a little, and looks up to the sky to see what the fuss is about.
Perception +13 = 30
"No Anna, stay with two feet on the ground. We are strategically better located here in the forest. If it is him, let him come and good riddance."
Nikolai puts away his bow and inspects Sigvar's papers while Tinker plays with a box. "Tinker, if you set it off, don't forget to warn us, eh?"[/b" he quips as he looks over the document.
[b]"Well, it looks legit. We certainly could use a brawler like you. Seems intimidation is not one of our strong points. Pru is too pretty, Tinker is too distracted, Trayvin tries but with a halfling next to him it is hard. Anna and I just rather hit them before they can blink, then pick up the pieces of what's left. Anyway, welcome to Pru's Fist. Even though I've been exonerated by the antics of a half dozen leprechauns, only Commander Palance can re-instate me as Thumb," he says as he returns the Mailed Fist Orders to Sigvar.
He smiles at Pru, "Best way to deal with a dragon is to steal its treasure. I'll make out a note to come find us if he wants it back, if he is brave enough to tackle us again. Of course, he could bring his mama if he wants. We got a minotaur and half-orc itching for a fight.".
Nikolai fetches a piece of parchment from his backpack and scribbles a note.
"Thanks for the loot. You were entertaining. We welcome more of your games. Stop by anytime. Pru's Fist, Hurricane Company, Wolf Regiment. Bring your mama if you are afraid you can't handle it."
DM JeffO Wednesday January 11th, 2017 10:31:39 AM
Michael points out the bird above and nearly everyone looks up to check it out as well. It is Nikoali’s keen eyes that can identify the bird and he indicates that it is indeed a hawk of some kind. It is a good think that Anna didn’t turn into a small bird, as she may have been dive-bombed by the hunting fowl.
Meanwhile, Tinker ignores the bird and focuses on the small box. He checks it out and does not see any taps on the box. He works to pick the lock and notices that it is a very old, detailed, and difficult lock. He is impressed with the lock itself and the ingenuity of the lock-maker. After a little work, he does manage to get the lock to open and he quickly opens the box. Inside the box are two large, white pearls and a signet ring.
Nikolai then writes a note to leave for the dragon, taunting it and daring it to come after them.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+8=23 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 6:32:40 PM
Anna examines the jewels and the signet ring to try to determine what they are, magically speaking.
(Spellcraft: 23, 28, 10)
She says to the others, "Well if we are planning to continue to stay in the town should we really taunt the dragon? Do you guys reckon he may have fled elsewhere? Do you think there is any other clue as to the dragon or should we try to figure out the wisps or the leprechauns."
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday January 11th, 2017 7:55:37 PM
"Signet Ring", Tinker announces. "Does anyone have knowledge of nobility or history? Could be the lord of these ruins."
He looks about, his hands again calm, and thinks aloud. "Nothing more to find here. I can't think of any clues to which way to go for searching the leprechauns or will o wisps. Anyone?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet Wednesday January 11th, 2017 8:24:04 PM " So you came hee to answer charges of Murder, that much I learned before leaving the Citadel. Why exactly are we looking for wisps and Leprechauns?"
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) d20+6=7 ; d20+6=7 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 9:52:55 PM
Trayvin shakes his head at Nikolai's note, but he doesn't protest. "MY momma said it's never a good idea to antagonize a dragon."
"Hmmm, let me take a look at that ring." Trayvin looks it over for a few moments, bares his small tusks in concentration, and comes up empty. He shrugs and hands it back to Tinker. "Not sure, it's nothing I can recall right now. Maybe our friends at the library in the Citadel can help us research it."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+2=9 ; Wednesday January 11th, 2017 11:24:39 PM
Michael Chuckles. Well it's like this Sigvar, we received word at the Citadel that Nikolai was wanted for the murder of a thief named Gaston that we captured around these parts on his way to join up with a cult of Pavillions mom's ghost squad! we turned him over to the authorities at the next town down the way. so we took Nikolai to this here town to face the charges. Turns out nobody knew who accused him of the crime. So we stayed the night, the trial was supposed to occur today, anyway at about 3 am something woke me up. it was will-o-wisps floating around outside our window....spooky! we ignored them and went back to sleep. so then that morning...get this...we went to the court house..this odd looking dude in a long overcoat, big hat and scarf hiding his face came in to answer for the prosecution...when the judge ordered him to doff his hat so we could see who it was...turns out it was a bunch of leprechauns pulling tricks! charges were dropped and we came out here to look over these ruins.
I personally don't care to have anything to do with will-o-wisps...except perhaps an extermination raid or some sort punitive action...and Leprechauns...I mean really are they even worth the trouble? I dont' want them to get vindictive and all of us wind up with our shoes tied together and our food spoiled for the next 3 months... Huh?...you know it might have been the Leprechauns doing the will-o-wisp thing outside our window..trying to get a rise out of us.
Michael looks at the ring...but no luck he does not recognize it at all.
knowledge(nobility) 9.
Prudence Gundle Thursday January 12th, 2017 12:16:34 AM
"Yes, I think it's logical to assume the wisps and the leprechauns were somehow connected," Pru agrees. "As for the dragon treasure, I think we should go ahead and take it. We did defeat the dragon, even if it ran away instead of staying to be slain. And if its treasure is gone, it may just decide to start over somewhere else."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday January 12th, 2017 12:57:33 AM
Nikolai laughs a good hearty laugh when Trayvin shows his concern over the note he wrote. "Well, that's usually good advice."
Nikolai then goes into relating their battle with the dragon two days ago. "Since then, we think we spotted it once flying around at night. Having attacked us without provocation, we lay claim to its treasure. But it could exact revenge on the towns nearby. Last thing we want is to be blamed for that! It's already bad enough to be blamed for something we didn't do,"
The then explains their puzzlement on the actions of the leprechauns. "We have no idea why they did this or how they came to know us. We'd like to have that resolved before we return. It has the signs of something bigger behind it. But it may be we are just paranoid," he finished with a fake maniacle laugh.
DM JeffO Thursday January 12th, 2017 9:24:22 AM
The group continues discussing the dragon and brings Sigvar up to date on their recent adventures. A few clouds float lazily towards the group from the far south, just light, fluffy clouds probably from the moisture of the sea far to the south pushed by a light southerly breeze.
Trayvin, Tinker, and Michael check over the signet ring, but none can recognize anything about the ring. The metal is very dark and it looks old, it is clearly not a new ring. Anna checks out the pearls and finds that they are pearls of power (1 x level 1 spell, 1 x level 3 spell)! She notes that the signet ring has a very, very faint bit of magic about it, but she can’t quite determine anything more about the ring.
The morning slowly moves towards noon as the group continues to discuss whether they should take the treasure, leave the treasure, hunt for the dragon, search for will-o-wisps, look for leprechauns, head back into the small town, or simply head back to the citadel for more orders.
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday January 12th, 2017 5:34:35 PM
Tinker doesn't have a clue what direction to go, and , inddeed, that there even should DM be one other than a return to the Citadel.
Not a normally chatty person, he keeps silent and waits for word from Nikolai.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday January 12th, 2017 9:20:52 PM
"Well, at least if we get blamed for this, we actually did it. So it looks like we're taking the treasure. Is our business in the town concluded?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=23 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 10:02:13 PM
having failed to identify the signet ring Michael scoops up the mundane gems, the black pearl and the med aquamarine and begins to look them over for value.
Appraise black pearl 26 Appraise Aquamarine. 23.
Really guys, unless someone has an inkling of something else we need to do around here I'm all for high-tailing it back to the Citadel. It's just that I don't' really see much mystery here to solve. Leprechauns are crazier than a march hare, so who can understand why they do anything, but if you wanna track them down and ask I'm game. the Will-o-Wisps were probably an illusion, but if you want to look into them, I'll go. I need to stock up on CSW and Protection from energy (lighting) potions before we go, though. Will-o-Wisps ain't no joke. and I'm not joking when I say "if we find some, we need to kill every bloody one of them".
Prudence Gundle Thursday January 12th, 2017 10:24:46 PM
"We left the wagon in town," Pru reminds her companions. "We really should go back for it. And it's probably polite to warn them about the dragon."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+13=32 ; d20+13=27 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 10:38:19 PM
Anna asks, "Should I pull a scroll of augury from the bag of tricks and ask about a specific option being good or bad in the next half hour? Personally, I'd prefer to try to hunt down the leprechauns if we aren't going to be going after the dragon, I just don't know if we have a good way to track down either."
Anna thinks about what she knows about Dragons and Leprechauns for potential ideas.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet Thursday January 12th, 2017 11:21:37 PM
Sigvar has just joined this Fist and has little idea what they should be doing. In the past his Fist always had a clear plan and task to accomplish and they did it. This is different. One thing does strike him though so he speaks up to put the idea out there. "We could just camp out here for the evening. From the tales I have heard dragons love their treasue and would visit it regular ly. If these fey want to talk to you and lured you here for that purpose, they will contact you. Doing nothing and waiting here for the other parties to make the first move might show you the way." "Or we could go back to the Citadel, I'm fine either way."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+11=21 ; Thursday January 12th, 2017 11:34:07 PM
OOC: I think we left our mounts and wagon back at the in.
IC: "I agree we are done here but we need to pay our bill at the inn and pick up our mounts and wagon. After that, return to the Citadel and report. Sorry it's been a short trip for you Sigvar, but knowing our luck, we'll get sidetracked somewhere along the way."
Nikolai urges his friends to hurry up and starts scooping coins into his backpack, motioning the others to pick the area clean. Once all that is done he puts the note in the middle of the pit and works brushing their tracks away.
Survival +11 (erase tracks) = 21
Back at the town he pays their bill for the rooms and food and boarding their animals, then consults his map for the way home.
DM JeffO Friday January 13th, 2017 10:27:05 AM
Michael carefully looks over the gems and decides on their values (Black pearl approximate value: 500 gp; aquamarine approximate value: 500 gp). The discussions continue about where to go next and the wagon is still back in town. Anna thinks about what she knows about Leprechauns. She knows a lot about them, and she knows that everything she knows is almost worthless when it comes to figuring them out. The leprechauns like chaos and they do things without reason. Sometimes they work together, sometimes they work for others, but sometimes they just do things because they feel like it. They can live in cities, towns, or in the wilderness with equal ease. They can take up residence in a town and look like good neighbors until they decide to so something silly. Hunting them down without have a direct trail to follow could take a very long time.
As for dragons, she knows they are generally solitary creatures. Based on what she observed about this dragon, it seemed rather young. But even for a young dragon, this treasure pile doesn’t look like all that much. It should have accumulated much more treasure already. This also doesn’t look much like a dragon lair – it is relatively out in the open and usually dragons take more care to hide their lairs, or at least make them more defensible – until the dragon is so powerful that no one will be able to stop it. Dragons also tend to have a large area where they roam, so the dragon might return soon, or it might not return for days.
Nikolai suggests that the group gather up their things and head back to the citadel.
(Barring any other actions/preparations, are we ready for the return trip to the citadel?)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 Friday January 13th, 2017 6:26:51 PM
"Well you are right about Leprechauns being children of chaos," Anna says to Michael, "Really without a better lead those fey could be anywhere or anyone. We might as well head back. As for the dragon, they usually stake large swathes of territory. This trove is rather small so it could be a satellite hoard. He may not come back here for a while, especially if he thinks we are still in the area considering how bad we beat him last time. I wonder if there might be a way to convince the Leprechauns to trick the dragon into thinking we are still around? That voice at the bar that badmouthed the Fist probably belonged to them. Are we really going to leave that antagonizing note? If so maybe it would be a bad thing to convince the dragon we are still here."
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday January 13th, 2017 9:17:58 PM
"Children of Chaos? Where have I heard that before?" Trayvin shakes his head. "Oh well. Anyway, I think Sigvar's suggestion is a good one. We could camp here tonight, and if nothing happens, settle our bill at the town and head back to the Citadel."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet Friday January 13th, 2017 11:47:03 PM
Sigvar calls his cat back and hoists it up to sit on top of his pack. If they decide to stay he tries to hunt down a good spot to camp. If they decide to head out then he follows along.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Saturday January 14th, 2017 2:12:08 AM I'll tell you what lets split the difference. Why don't two of us go back to town and pick up the wagon and settle the bill, then we will all camp out here for the night and head back to the citadel in the morning? If the leprechauns want to talk, the dragon come back for a rematch, or some will-o-wisps come looking for a meal, they will have their shot
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday January 14th, 2017 9:56:10 AM
Tinker chortles at Trayvin's comment, but doesn't speak. At Michael's suggestion, the dwarf lifts his pack and starts walking back to town with the halfling. Tinker and Michael settle all bills, retrieve the wagon, and return to the ruins. There, Nikolai can decide if they camp or start the return journey.
Prudence Gundle Sunday January 15th, 2017 12:12:46 AM
Privately, Pru doesn't think walking back to town is so onerous a task they can't all do it together, but she know some of her companions don't like towns. And Nikolai, at least, has reason to avoid the place. She abides by whatever the group decides to do.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday January 15th, 2017 1:07:05 AM
Nikolai looks at Pru but sees she's not making the decision. "Putting things in perspective, we've no reason to stay. The dragon messed with us once and left nearly dead. He may be young and greedy, but he probably knows when he's beat and certainly won't show up while we are expecting him. As for the leprechauns, if it was just for fun, they had it and now they are gone. If something else motivated them, let them work for it, I'm not going to just sit around and wait for something that may or may not happen.
As much as the Thumb values the opinions and suggestions of everyone, it is up to the Thumb to make the final decision."
He looks at Pru really, really hoping she takes the leadership reins at least one more time and sets the course, stay or leave.
DM JeffO Monday January 16th, 2017 12:50:34 PM
There is more discussion and Nikolai waits for Pru to make a command decision. Pru hesitates and Tink and Michael head back to town to gather up their wagon and settle their debts. Back at the inn, the innkeeper is profusely apologetic and assures the pair that it was a misunderstanding. He says that the group is welcome back any time and he will ensure they get the best treatment when they return. He agrees to provide anything they ask for as they load up the wagon to return.
Back in the woods, the group prepares… to spend the night? (If so, I’ll need watch order, any preparations for the night, etc).
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+7=27 ; d20+9=27 ; Monday January 16th, 2017 9:02:59 PM
Assuming the group is going to camp for the night, Anna volunteers to take the first watch.
"Unfortunately I spent my darkvision already when the will o' the wisps showed up but hopefully I will see or hear anything if it decides to visit the camp."
She then looks for a defensible position to start setting up camp.
(Perception: 27 = natural 20) (Survival: 27 to find a defensible position to setup camp in case of wisps, leprechauns or dragons)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet Monday January 16th, 2017 9:06:43 PM
If they are staying, Sigvar finds a good spot and sets up his canvas to keep the rain off. " Where would you like me in watch rotation when we do finally camp? Remember I am not able to see in the dark."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+13=15 ; Monday January 16th, 2017 9:17:31 PM
OOC: Tink? LOL. Overlapping games? LOL
IC: While Tinker and Michael go for the wagon and pay their bill, Nikolai busies himself looking for a better place to camp. The open area leaves them too exposed.
"Sigvar, help me find a suitable place to spend the night. If we don't, at least it is a good exercise, right?"
Nikolai observes Sigvar's technique on finding a suitable, defensible spot and assesses his choice. If it passes Nikolai's own assessment, he gives the newcomer a pat on the shoulder and congratulates him. If it does not pass, he suggests another spot but says nothing else.
Survival +11 +2 (Favored Terrain) = 15
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday January 16th, 2017 9:25:00 PM
Trayvin offers to take one of the watches. "I can see in the dark better than most of you. Doesn't mean I will see a dragon swooping in at us, but I can at least offer to try."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Monday January 16th, 2017 9:33:24 PM
Michael is down for first watch or last watch. this gives the folk with infravision (Tinker and Trayvin) the deep night watches, I'm guessing we are posting a lone watch for 2 hrs per shift but with the manpower we have now we could post either a 1 hr watch or a 2 person 2 hr watch
7pm to 5 am everyone gets 8 hrs.
7 Anna 8 Anna 9Trayvin 10 trayvin 11 Tinker 12 Tinker 1 Michael 2 Michael 3 Sigvar 4 Sigvar 5 Awake.
this gets everyone 8 hrs of sleep and 2 hrs on watch. I'm on board with changing it to accomodate anyones spell renewals and or proclivities.
Prudence Gundle Monday January 16th, 2017 9:38:09 PM
"Um, I know I'm not good at noticing things, but I'm happy to stand a watch if I'm needed," Pru says.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+4=18 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 4:31:42 AM
Sigvar evaluates the terrain and using his professional knowledge points out some ruins that still have some structure to them. Survival 12 Profession soldier 18 " I'd set up there. The walls are crumbled but still offer some defense and the other ruins give enough structure to set up a dry place to sleep. It's within sight of the illusion you found but not right on top of it. The sight lines could be better, but we have axes and a few hours before turning in so we can improve them." The thumbs that Sigvar has served with were more functional and less into comfort. They would sleep in a muddy hole covered with a tarp and dirt if that was what the mission called for. But Sigvar can see that this Thumb wants to evaluate what he knows about operations and defense so the Minotaur tries his best to oblige.
DM JeffO Tuesday January 17th, 2017 3:35:31 PM
While the pair is getting the wagon, Nikolai and Sigvar check the area out for a place to spend the night. The ruined area has few actual ruins – there are actually just a few blocks of stone that look like one time, perhaps a long time ago, they were part of something else. They are the wrong color and shape, and they just look like stones that were part of a wall. Sigvar checks out the area around the pit and finds a bit of forest. He can see a clear game trail or two that lead around the pit. He selects an area that has a couple trees by a stone that might be used to keep someone from sneaking up on the group while they sleep. It is slightly within the forest so that there is cover, preventing the group from scanning the skies, but it is quite unlikely that anyone could spot a dragon flying overhead at night anyway. Nikolai can’t see any reason to not use that location, after all, the group is in the forest and a bit off the main road to town.
As the wagon returns, the group can load the pile of coins and silver into the wagon easily enough. The shadows start growing longer as discussions occur related to sleeping and watches. Anna, Trayvin, and Pru volunteer for a watch and Michael suggests a watch schedule. The group has plenty of time to chat and wonder about the leprechauns, the dragon, and other things as the night approaches. Sigvar has time to share his exploits and experiences with other units in the Fist. Eventually the darkness takes over and yawns start appearing in the group, and they are quite contagious. The watches confirmed, individuals take to their bedrolls and settle in for the night.
Anna sees nothing during her watch and starts to get tired towards the end of it with nothing to see or do. She is glad when it is time to wake Trayvin for his watch. During Trayvin’s watch, one of the moons rise, giving him a bit more light. The light is shadowy and he jumps a few times when the wind bends the trees and branches just right. He is glad to let Tinker take over the late watch. Tinker wanders around a bit during his watch and he looks over to the pit at least once, wondering about the pit and the illusion and how it all works together, and why. He sees nothing else during his watch. Michael takes the darkest part of the watch as the moon sets. A bat flies overhead and he almost lets out a cry before he realizes that it is just a bat and not a dragon. Even in the darkness, he can easily identify and find Sigvar for the final watch. Sigvar contemplates his old unit and how this unit will be different as the sun starts to break above the horizon, signaling the start of the next day.
OOC: Sorry about the late post, busy day! Preparations, marching order, anything else for the heading home?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 23/14/20 vs AOO: 27/18/20- HP 52/52-- CMD 17 d20+6=25 ; d20+7=10 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 7:00:29 PM
(OOC: per the archives we have both individual mounts and the cart with the beasts that pull it)
The next morning Anna helps break camp and then sees to the animals. (Wild Empathy: 25; natural 19 :D)
She actually finds herself working up a fine rapport with animals and hopes to motivate them to quickly carry the party back to the citadel.
As for marching order she volunteers to take an outrider position with her mount and intended to keep a sharp eye out for any dragons or brigands but the connection she felt with the mount was just too distracting (Perception: 10)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+14=26 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 7:54:57 PM
as they chat, Michael counts the silver and ingots to determine the gold piece value. he takes his time and utilzes the groups knowledge to help him if they are willing to help out.(take 20 + any help) He volunteers stories about his and the fists adventures. He tries to bond with the new fist mate and tries to make him feel welcome. As they leave he takes his turn as outrider, and seeing that Anna is really digging her mount he helps her out as well. it's a beautiful day and he enjoys the open road.
appraise (take 20 ) perception. 26
AC 25 T 25 F 18 CMD 23 27vBull Rush or Trip; HP 91/ 91 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 8:36:23 PM
Wagon, and camp, and watch. All are duty and done with the best competence the dwarf can muster. Comraderies around the camp fire? Tinker isn't as good at that, but he loves listening to the others, feeling the comradeship and silently being a part of the team.
Trayvin AC 19/10 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:00:54 PM
Looks like it was time for the road. Trayvin helps break camp and prepare for the trip like a seasoned veteran. While on the road, his thoughts wander a bit...like they always do.
"You know, I was thinking about the trial. If there was just fey and leprechans playing a big old prank, then how did the judge in that town not see it? Seems kind of suspicious that such chaotic creatures could be so organized and formal, just to have the whole thing fall apart the moment they entered the courtroom."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday January 17th, 2017 11:03:42 PM
"Well, in answer to your first question, Trayvin," Pru says, "I'd say it's a small town, and they're always willing to believe the worst of outsiders. And the Mailed Fist doesn't exactly have a good reputation. And small-town folk might not have a lot of experience with fey mischief. I'll bet that judge will know better next time."
She pauses, then shakes her head, "I'm not sure what they hoped to accomplish. Perhaps it was a diversion? I wonder what we'll find when we return to the Citadel?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 27 HP 81/81 Character Sheet d20+9=12 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 11:26:03 PM
Sigvar relates some of the exploits of his unit previous to joining the Agents. He holds back a few, knowing that they will need to be told carefully, since they might not be well received. He helps break down the camp in the morning and is more than willing to drive the cart holding th Agent's gear. Perception 12
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 12:49:05 AM
Nikolai enjoys getting to know their new companion and relates some stories of their own. He concentrates on their adventures in the swamp hunting down the gnolls and their encounter with Will 'O Wisps. With watches set, he assists the last watch and helps get the horses and wagon ready.
"Remember, the judge was not in town when the accuser filed the accusation. It was the clerk that was on duty at the town court house and he would not have been as astute as the judge. The judge simple came upon the request of the town.
At least they forgive quickly and hold no grudge, although why hold a grudge against someone who allegedly killed a bandit that was preying on them? If we have the time, it would be a good closure by paying a visit to the town where we left him and find out what happened after we left.
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