Tombo's - DM Post Dan K Monday January 30th, 2017 10:40:59 PM
Lornak moves about Marsh House and invites or rather entices the group to go to Tombo's for the evening. One of the more beloved eating establishments, the argument to go is easily won. Though some have a far easier time rising and shining as it were then others.
The streets of Dirt City, as the group makes their way on this overcast day of late spring are as one would expect on any other day. Leaving the area of Moontown and Backstab Quarter, the group skits Full Moon Market and Garotte square. As you do, a group of 12 from the House of Wolves moves quickly across the square and breaks up a smaller group that began to get in a heated argument on the 'Fishmen' attacks. In typical Wolf fashion, the break up is physically harsh. You move quickly on as such is the life in Dirt City and with the Sahaugin and earlier Merfolk incidents have not made people more tolerant or at ease.
Cutting through The Burn, the party arrives in South Pack and at the House they now technically won and subsequently rent out. Tombo's is bustling as usual and most of the patrons are halflings and humans. The smell of garlic and baking bread assails you even as the building comes into view. Your mouths are soon to be rewarded as Tombo's is the origin of the aromas.
The party finds a table, or rather a table is brought and area cleared quickly to provide you a seat.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 31st, 2017 6:30:51 AM
(OOC: per the email we got there were some days of downtime built-in to the module so we should have had time to train and craft)
Toston says to his assembled friends, "What have you been up to these past few days? Wil and I have been training at the WLA."
Toston shows his friends the elven curve blade he purchased. The blade resembles a scimitar in its curve except it thinner and more flexible.
"Remember Roy? He had one of these too. Ever since I saw him use one I always wanted one myself and now thanks to the WLA I know how to use it. I wonder what Roy is up to?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2017 1:29:28 PM
"I've been expanding my "running" skills. I should be able to slip around even better with my inherited travel speed and now this." Need to head back tomorrow to finish up. "Isn't this great," Will said with great enthusiasm. "Tombo did such a good job. Do we know what else was done to the warehouse while we were gone? Is it ready to live in yet?" He then ordered a steak and glasses of water. Will was present till he noticed a shadow move to his left. He then began to talk to Cicero, but, it appeared he was talking to himself. "Cicero, is that you?" "What? I'm not doing anything," Cicero shot back. "I was taking a bath." "They have bathes in the Shadowlands?" "Sure, why not..." Not a wonderful answer, Will thought but he watched to see what may happen next. "Maybe, your just seeing things," Cicero shot back. "Yeah, and maybe I'm just hearing a guy name Cicero, in my head and it's all just my imagination."
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 31st, 2017 5:34:18 PM
Lornak enjoys his meal and ale. He also takes special notice of the down time he is sharing with his comrades. It doesn't happen very often. He casually wipes his mouth with a napkin and answers Toston's question; "I've managed to craft a poison and two alchemical remedies. Id Moss, Frost Ward Oil and Troll Oil. So if we ever need to make someone comatose or if our healer is unable to keep someone from dying..." He steals a glance at Ethani. "...I can stabilize them."
Lornak hears Wil's comments about the building and is wondering the similar things. "I would think our building requests would be finished by now." He says. "And if not, soon." He wipes his mouth with a napkin. "I am concerned about how much it will cost us. Perhaps after our meal we can run up and take a look at the progress."
Lornak listens to the two speak about the WLA training and his mind wanders off to thoughts of his own training advancements. (OOC Lornak has reached level 6 and is one feat away from branching off into the Duelist Prestige Class)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Tuesday January 31st, 2017 6:21:00 PM
Hmerrin tilts his head toward the axe behind him, his hands being occupied by a roll and a mug, respectively.
"I been practicing," he responds to Toston, through a mouth full of bread. "Figured out how to get a shade quicker. Oh, and building my chair, of course."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday January 31st, 2017 7:48:26 PM
Dušan tucks in to the table and smiles at the treatment. "Well I could get use this."
To Toston's comment, Dušan coments, "Some of you have had a head start on training. I just joined the Star Mages Guild. If we ever have an excuse to get out of Dirt City, I might look into teaching a class or two."
Tombo's - DM Post Dan K Tuesday January 31st, 2017 10:20:45 PM
The group settles in, trading talk about the last few weeks, as each of them worked diligently on their specific skills and honing their capabilites and even discovering new ones. It seems to a rare night indeed at Tombo's as the rest of the establishment is also at ease and simply enjoying the evening.
Stepping up and atop a table is a flashily dressed halfling in a rather large floppy hat sporting a great red feather and a pair of smaller blue ones. He doffs his hat to the table beside him and produces a lyre. He strokes a few dark low chords, a haunting melody starting to form in the room. The opening is striking and you feel your skin tighten and the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
He then begins in a lower voice than you might think for a halfling, a deep barratone, he begins a tale It is about a dreadful ship, crewed by the walking dead.
"....and then came a moonless night," her tale goes. "Black it was, black as coals in pitch. Sailors clutched their lucky talismans and prayed to all the gods, but it did them no good. From out of that blackest night came Soul Driver! Swift and terrible, she pounced on her prey, and her undead crew showed no mercy....." The room goes quiet and hushed. All seem to be very drawn in and really, who can resist a good ghost story?
The storyteller is warming to his theme--and his audience--begins describing some quite gruesome details of what the undead crew of Soul Driver does to the victims it finds. "...and with that, Soul Driver sailed off into that blackest night. And still, she and her undead crew sail to this very day! Some say she has returned to waters about Bonetown and Rum. So on moonless nights, say a prayer for those poor souls caught at sea--and beware Soul Driver!" The halflng finishes his tale to general applause and tips up his hat for tips of coin
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) d20+3=7 ; d20+3=19 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:25:04 AM
OOC: Ooookay. I have no idea what happened to my post yesterday. And I had this great one about Ethani building her wave. Will post late tonight.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) d20+3=7 ; d20+3=19 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:25:04 AM
OOC: Ooookay. I have no idea what happened to my post yesterday. And I had this great one about Ethani building her wave. Will post late tonight.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=9 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 1:14:32 PM
Wil listens, while watching the shadows dancing around the storyteller. His perception is not quite there, even though he hasn't been drinking. "It's really an interesting thing," Cicero says. "Your visions have moved from your head to shadows." Wil strains, then stands. His patience usually limited with the voices and the shadows he shouts near at the halfling. "Alright, enough with the games. I'm really not that interested. Reveal yourself!" Of course he is not really yelling at the halfling but the shadow is barely noticeable to Will and certainly not noticeable to anyone else. After a minute, because he is getting better and recognizing his psychosis he says, "I'm sorry, storyteller... continue. Don't mind my outbursts I'm not talking to you." With that he sits down, orders a strong drink and begins to eat away his embarrassment.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:01:08 PM
Dušan, feeling rather charitable flips a gold piece into the bard's hat, if for no other reason than to ward off the fates of foreshadowing. Trying to take minds off of Will's outburst, Dušan says, "Well I think we've seen enough to say this Soul Driver could be real. Have you ever heard or seen anything with your sea travels, Toston?"
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:26:39 PM
Hmerrin tosses the halfling a silver piece, and then gives Dusan a look when the man adds a gold.
The young fighter watches intently to see what the other patrons are tipping the halfling, worried that he have seriously misjudged the going rate for such things.
If it does appear he's a skinflnt, he'll add a gold with a "Sorry, new in town."
The lad sits back. "Sons of Dread make this undead ship look like a carnival ride," he scoffs, with all the surety of a man who's never seen undead, much less fought one.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+10=12 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 6:40:38 PM
Toston appreciating a good story as much as the next being flips his own gold piece towards the storyteller. The gnome knows a gold piece is a generous tip, but he is feeling generous, despite the fact his purse is probably lighter than it should be for someone who has seen the adventure he had. Toston is still content or he thought he was for the moment as he had a new sword, knew how to use it and had kept up with is WLA dues. However, Toston finds himself feeling a twinge of sadness as his thoughts turn to stories as he is reminded of the time he spent with is grandfather growing up, listening to the tales his grandfather would tell while he whittled or carved away at wood or stone.
Dušan's question is enough to draw the gnome out of his reverie and he thinks back to any stories he has heard in his time spent training on the Hand of Domi or the brief stint he had crewing on the Obsidian Horse. and finally any of the yarns Paul Fisher had told while aboard his fishing boat. (Profession[sailor]: 12 regarding knowledge of the Souldriver)
Toston fills in Dušan with anything he remembers and then adds, "My time at sea was a little unusual. You have to remember I spent 9 years aboard a floating monk academy, crewed a ship that was firebombed when it reached Dirt City and then essentially became a deck hand on a fishing boat before I fell in with you lot. I am reminded though with what I know of stories, myths and legends and I do know a bit about them, mind you, as my late grandfather Topip would tell me wondrous stories about Domi, Alemi and dragons when I was a child; if the story is that widespread there is generally some grain of truth to it. I know that some of the orc pirate crews can be pretty vicious. It is quite possible that some of their practices regarding the disposal of prisoners could have been mistaken for undead activity. The eating of a member of a noble race or a taur is generally not considered normal behavior, good manners or proper etiquette. Perhaps one of the more bloodthirsty orc pirate bands had a ship named Soul Driver or the name of the ship translated to something similar from Orcish and they just happened to eat their captives, who knows?"
Toston then says to Dušan, "I joined the WLA before I found my arcane gift, but from what I understand of the Star Mages they tend to show favor towards those arcanists that prepare their spells ahead of time, not those of us whose magical energies are fueled by blood. Granted my magical power comes from my draconic heritage and yours comes from the ley lines and your patron. Are there many blood witches amongst the ranks of the Star Mages?"
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=27 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2017 7:02:50 PM
Lornak sits back and enjoys the tale the bard shares for a time and two things crop up into his thoughts:
Having only just opened the tavern, how did Tombo have the money to bring in entertainment so quickly, unless he knew the bard already.
Also, this is Dirt City. One should never let their guard down, even to an engrossing ghost story. As the bard continues, Lornak looks around for any kind of threat. (Perception d20=27)
When it comes to the sea, Lornak is a little out of his element. He listens to Toston's dialogue and gets a little concerned that there might be truth to the bards tale. "Maybe it was not a good idea to sell that scroll of waterbreathing..." He says. When the bard's hat gets passed around he tosses in 50 silver pieces.
Var (Tom I.) Wednesday February 1st, 2017 8:58:14 PM
(OoC: Sorry gang, I got a little distracted, missed the first two posts!)
Var slips in to dinner late, obviously having been out playing with stray dogs again. He's been doing that a lot lately, after he learned the spell Speak to Animals. "Oi" he says, "Whats all this about orc pirates? Didn't know they had sea-orcs..."
"An' who says it ain't ghosts?" Var says, after a gulp of ale. "Sure, th' hauntin' down in Silver Way wasn't no real ghost; But I don't think that means all hauntin's is fake." After another swig of ale he says "Still kinda wish that ghost'd been real..."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Wednesday February 1st, 2017 9:50:58 PM
Ethani listens, mouth open to the bards tale. It reminds her of some of the stories her mom used to tell. Leaning in to Lornak, she shudders. "You don't think it's true, do you? "
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Wednesday February 1st, 2017 10:26:54 PM
Asteria listens to the tale with bright eyes, before turning to the rest of the group with excitement in her voice. "Can we go out to sea? I want to fight the dead people!"
Tombo's - DM Post Dan K Wednesday February 1st, 2017 10:33:10 PM
Wilford calls out several times at the story teller, who simply continues his perforamnace. Others in Tombos are not so forgiving of the interuption and several call for Wilford to shut his pie hole and more crass phrasing to keep silent.
Dušan tips the bard a gold piece, eliciting a 'thank you' and short bow from the trubadour. He then asks Toson if he has ever heard of this ship of death Soul Driver
Hmerrin tosses the halfling a silver piece. He notes several other patrons giving at least 5 silver and drops another 4. The man claims that what he's heard of the Sons of Dread, make this story seem like rainbows and unicorns. Though it seems fairly clear he has never had the occasion to battle undead.
Toston also drops a gold and thins back to what stories he can recall and he does believe that he has heard to the vessel. Bits and fragments of stories when he was young on the Obsidian Horse, the bosun would spin a yarn about a ship of death that plied the waters for the souls of sailors she came across. It could be the same, but it might not. Haunted ships at sea are not what you would call rare, for night time telling.
Lornak wonders at how Tombo may have secured such entertainment so quickly. A though best answered by Tombo most likely. He then also remembers where he lives, Dirt City, a place where one lets down their guard only when they are tired of living. Lornak looks about, but tonight might be one of the rarest nights of his life. One where he can simply live in peace. Lornak drops a whopping 50 silver into the hat bringing a nod and thank you from the bard
The ghost pirates turn to possible orcs pirates and Var questions the jump of logic. Mayhaps they are ghosts and a part of him wishes that the last 'ghost' they investigated had indeed been one.
Ethani is simply taken in by the tale. All she can muster is an inquirey to Lornak whether he thinks it is true.
The bard, by all accounts, has done very well for himself. More silver than you can eyeball and at least half of a dozen gold ended up in his hat. He tucks is away into the pocket of his pants. Every coin into a single pocket and not a sound can be heard as they go in.
Soon after the bard steps over to your table. "I could not help but note your generosity as a group and wished to thank each of you." He doffs his hat with a flourish and gestures to a chair. "Might I join you for a drink." the bard sits and introduces himself, "Thomas Blackfoot, bard extraordinaire and Wold explorer." He holds up a hand to get the attention of a staffer and then continues, "City seems a bit on edge. What with the fishmen attacking and talk of an invasion and all."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=16 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2017 11:49:30 AM
"Mr. Blackfoot," Will begins. "I apologize for my behavior. I have "others" that cause me distress at times." "The fishmen caused a bit of a stir but this is Dirt City, it will go away." "What do you know of the invasion, maybe you have information that we have not heard yet? Their presence was quite sudden. Wondering if something is setting the fish people off a little more then usual."
(Diplomacy: 16)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Thursday February 2nd, 2017 5:29:06 PM
Hmerrin is working on another bowl of stew. "Ya Yeesh, this is good," he mutters between bites.
The bard introduces himself, and the young human is genuinely curious. "How much of the Wold have you actually explored?" he asks.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday February 2nd, 2017 5:58:56 PM
Lornak leans comfortably into Ethani and shrugs; "Stranger things have happened." He says. "Young Hmerrin nearly turned into a Lycanthrope once. Do your people monitor sea surface activity?" He asks her.
Lornak nods at Mr Blackfoot and gestures for him to sit down. "Talk can be subjective. The city is reacting to what its experienced and is now jumping at shadows without knowing all the facts." He says about the rumors. "The unknown can make for riveting tales, don't you agree?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Thursday February 2nd, 2017 6:28:20 PM
Toston is glad for the company of the bard. As the smallest member of his group of CMTC adventurers it was refreshing to see another person of reduced size at the table for a change.
Toston says to Thomas, "Well met, friend. Allow me to introduce myself, Toston Lotor, sailor and student of both the martial and arcane arts. Well more of a dabbler in both, really, but I too have traveled parts of the Wold. I grew up in the Scab and traveled the shadow caravan routes with my family peddling toys, hats and sewn goods. We ended up eventually settling in Plateau City and after a few months I took to the sea to learn to become a monk. My master had some interesting ideas to say the least. After 9 years I completed my training and he released me from his service so I went back to Plateau City and signed up to crew on a vessel headed for Dirt City. Let's just say the vessel had an accident in harbor and I ended up staying here. Recently I had the chance to visit Acid City."
He pauses for a moment and then says, "It's true, the city is on edge. Speaking of tales, wasn't there tale of how the city was on edge once before and it was a group of bards that spread word of Violet and Arturo's deaths and because of their work the public demanded such reforms as the no violence rule in the city below? I don't suppose there is anything you can do as a creative halfling of letters to potentially ease tensions?"
Var (Tom I.) Thursday February 2nd, 2017 8:50:54 PM
"Oh, aye, City's on edge. It's always on edge, tho." Var says, finishing a mug of ale and signaling to the server for another. "s'got me worried is the Houses. Er, you know about the assorted crime guilds in Dirt City, right?" Var says to the bard.
"The Knives, see, they the closest we got to police, an' they been to busy keeping th' Prince safe & happy in his keep. Even pretend police is better than none, an' with all them protectin' theyselves, ain't no one out there on th' streets." Var takes a sip of the freshly arrive mug of ale, and grimly adds "'Cept the Wolves."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday February 2nd, 2017 8:54:09 PM
Ethani shrugs "They typically stay close to errrr Southern waters. But the do come through. I can check. Mother's people stay under the waves. "
Munching on her salad, Ethani turns t to Asteria. "Hey Sis what do you say we go for a swim after we're done here? I haven't been in at least a month."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday February 2nd, 2017 9:27:21 PM
Dušan responds to Toston, "I hoped I could learn more from the Guild, but I guess I'll see when I get there."
(OOC I got the Star Mages confused with Sages guild. I'm not sure If I can change now, but I'll make it work one way or the other.)
Dušan makes room as Thomas joins their table.
Tombo's - DM Post Dan K Thursday February 2nd, 2017 9:51:03 PM
Wilford apologizes to the bard, who accepts it without additional comment beyond accepting it. Wilford proceeds to ask about the invasion and what the good Mr Blackfoot might have heard
Hmerrin inquires to how woldly the bards Woldly travels have taken him.
Lornak nods at Mr Blackfoot and gestures for him to sit down. "Talk can be subjective. The city is reacting to what its experienced and is now jumping at shadows without knowing all the facts." He says about the rumors. "The unknown can make for riveting tales, don't you agree?"
Toston introduces himself to his fellow halfling and then, inspired by another story asks if the bard thinks he could help ease the tension of the city that he mentioned
Var agrees on the heightened state of agitaion as well, but then also adds his opinion that much is do to the Knives having pulled so far back. Letting the Wolves fill the void of constables and peace keepers
Thomas Blackfoot signals for another ale. "I have heard a tale or two told recently. An attack by fishmen at the docks and in the harbor not so long ago and blame to be spread around like sugar on a cookie. Seems to be enough for everyone and depending on who your asking, it lands upon one House or another. Ask me, things will get uglier before they get better and the non aligned of this city are going to be the hardest hit by the derision." He takes a drink, "Easiest scape goats are those without the backing of a House."
Thomsas relays that his travels have taken to Plateu City, The Tree of Parting and the elves, The Emerald City and even to Bonetown and Rum and now for a time they have brought him to Dirt City. Yes he is quite aware of the Houses and it was those very Houses that drew him here 3 years ago from Bonetown. A fascinating dynamic to be seen and felt and not simply heard about.
The evening is coming to a close, Mr Blackfoot excuses himself and heads out the door. Timbos is still relatively crowded and snippets of conversations can be overheard at other tables "...Fishmen attacked a coupled days ago...right in the docks..."
"...Wolves just came in and started beating everyone in the shop"
"...something about hidden weapons..."
"...Crescent Moon was there..."
"...Dunkels are the cause you ask me..."
"...House Teeth better start watching their own..."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Thursday February 2nd, 2017 10:05:14 PM
Startled by Blackfoot's last statement, Asteria whispers to her friends. "Are we going to be in trouble? We don't really have a House, so we might be blamed. Or something."
Listening to the conversation around her, she continues on this thought. "Can't we just make our own House? House of Moons, or something?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Friday February 3rd, 2017 10:32:58 AM
(OOC: Toston is a gnome, not a halfling :D )
Toston says to his companions, "Well, maybe we should look at formally naming ourselves again. I like the sound of House of the Rising Moons or House of the Silver Moons, but I am also concerned with the implications of calling ourselves a house. The establishment houses do not take too kindly to upstart houses as seen by what happened with the would-be House of Silver. I am reminded of the story of the nail that sticks out only to get hammered down. If we call ourselves a House we put a target on our back until we are formally recognized as such if ever. Furthermore, if we put Moons in our name isn't that also potentially drawing fire directed at Crescent Moons Trading Company as well? Yes we are currently unaffiliated and we have markers we can call in with the cloaks, but the current houses are a somewhat unsavory lot. They represent different special illicit interests, smugglers, racketeers, thugs. The majority of the citizens of Dirt City are good people just trying to get by. If we do decide to make ourselves a house maybe we should call ourselves the House of the People or The People's House or maybe the House of Void or The House of the Unaffiliated? We could create a house, nay a movement that looks out for the plight of the common being and is responsive to and looks out for the interest of the common being instead of the crooks that currently control Dirt City. The majority of Dirt City are not criminals so if we open our house up to the people we will grow and expand and have allies. That is what we would need to do if we did call ourselves a house. We would have to grow quickly to where there would be repercussions from the people if the other houses came for us."
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday February 3rd, 2017 1:49:37 PM
"We could feel the heat, yes." Lornak says answering Asteria's question. He keeps his voice low. "What we call ourselves is irreverent. What is important now is that we have the backing of a house until the turmoil in the city resolves itself. It is the best way to protect ourselves and keep our autonomy." He then addresses Toston; "If the unrest does focus itself on us, it may be prudent to call in that marker so we aren't alone."
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Friday February 3rd, 2017 5:46:26 PM
"We already have backing," Hmerrin responds to Lornak. "The CMTC is backing us. And so far, they're doing pretty good."
The young man looks around Tombo's, picking up on the talk. "Though half of the rumors swirling around here involve us," he points out.
"I'm also with leaving anything doing with House out of our name. That's just asking for trouble." Pushing his hair aside, he gets up. "Wil's got the best plan so far. Rack time."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Friday February 3rd, 2017 11:31:00 PM
"I agree," Dušan says nodding to Hmerrin, "I've heard our benefactor's name too many times tonight. We should visit a shadow broker or rumor monger tomorrow to drown out anything that can be traced back to them."
Var (Tom I.) Sunday February 5th, 2017 7:25:17 PM
They a minor slur Var adds "The Problem Solvers? The Fixers. Dirt City Cleaners?". Var furrows his brow in thought. "The Good Fellows? Fellowship of the Good guys.".
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Sunday February 5th, 2017 9:04:13 PM
Ethani smiles as her comrades work through names. "Personally, I would go with Alemi's chosen, but I understand that not all have chosen to follow his ways" Ethani looks pointedly
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Sunday February 5th, 2017 9:06:15 PM
AR Asteria. "Ar least not yet. "
OOC: And that is how it is supposed to read. Stupid phone
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday February 5th, 2017 9:20:09 PM
Asteria continues to muse over a group name. "We need a cool name! Like, something mysterious and powerful! Like the Dirt City Dragons! No, wait, dragons are a different group... I don't know, but something cool!"
To Ethani, Asteria frowns. "I don't know exactly what you mean by that, but I am quiet happy following Domi!"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Sunday February 5th, 2017 9:38:21 PM
Toston laughs, "I follow both Domi and Alemi. You know they were best friends when they were mortals? Technically Alemi's family owned Domi at one point. They grew up together. Alemi's father intended for Domi to travel with Alemi but Alemi set Domi free. Domi still went with Alemi out of loyalty. Domi was a famous monk, renowned throughout the Wold for his prowress at wrestling, Alemi was a powerful mage who ultimately created the metallic dragons and even for a time got lost in the form of a gold dragon. Domi helped Alemi find himself and brought him back."
Tombo's - DM Post Dan K Sunday February 5th, 2017 10:35:23 PM
Toston brings up maybe having an official name for the group and the conversation turns to the rumors overheard about Tombo's. In general, the bits of conversation are unsettling. Combined with the possible dire warning of the bard and things could get downright dangerous. But this is Dirt City and in general life is dangerous. The group has the backing of CMTC and a marker with a House if things get too bad. Perhaps a wait and see is prudent, but maybe, as some suggest, making moves to align with an established House would be the wise choice. Over drinks in one night is not likely the best time to make such decisions and Wilford opts for bed. The idea is seconded by Hmerin and then by Dusan as well.
The group breaks from Tombo's and makes their way back across town and home. Arriving the party heads for bed and decides to talk some more at breakfast and decide what to do.
Morning arrives and group recollects themselves about the breakfast table
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday February 6th, 2017 11:42:15 AM
"Cree... cree.. cree.." Wil woke up in the morning to the noise of a frog. The room was dark and he was unable to identify where the noise was coming from. He listened to it as he performed prayers and he morning rituals. He walked down to meet the others with the noise continuing. "Anyone hear a frog or is it just me? Tell me it's just me?" It was then that he realized the noise seemed to follow him into the kitchen. "What crazy do I have to deal with now?" He said as he broke open some eggs and began to cook them. "I take offense at your assumptions," a female voice replaced the noise of the frog. "I am Rebecca." "Rebecca, huh, and what about Cicero?" The voice was silent. "I was just getting used to Cicero."
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Monday February 6th, 2017 6:07:26 PM
Hmerrin clomps down the stairs, give a cheery wave to Wil and whoever else is in Wil's head this morning, and plops down in an oversized chair.
"Was it me, or did we all agree to go by 'The Tide' sometime last night?" he asks.
The lad grabs a biscuit.
"What say we head over to HQ and see what Boggs has lined up for us?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday February 6th, 2017 6:33:18 PM
"The Tide..." Dušan lets the words roll off his tongue as if he was tasting them for the first ad he entered the room, "There's worst things we could call ourselves."
"I'm ok heading over there. I'd still like to get on top of the rumor situation as much as we can, but Boggs may have already started that process."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Monday February 6th, 2017 8:25:55 PM
Toston says, "Yes The Tide and like the tide we will purge Dirt City of its corruption and also like the tide we are controlled by the Moons."
He then says, "Let's do as Hmerrin suggests and see Boggs."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday February 6th, 2017 9:16:27 PM
Rising before dawn, Ethani settles into her morning prayers. Finishing up, she heads over to Lornak's room. Knocking lightly, she can't help but open the door a crack. "Lormak, are you up? I was hoping we could watch the sunrise together. .."
After her time with Lornak, sunrise or not, Ethani heads over to Asteria's room to rouse the Barbarian. "Cmon sleepy head, time to get up and get your day started..."
Var (Tom I.) Monday February 6th, 2017 9:32:04 PM
"Aye, we should go check in." Var says around a bacon roll. "Any more time off and I'm gonna start growing roots "
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday February 6th, 2017 9:34:40 PM
"Five more minutes..." Asteria groans, groggily rubbing her eyes at the voice of Ethani. "I was having a nice dream too..." Sitting up, the barbarian went about getting ready for the day.
At the breakfast table, Asteria only picks up bits of conversation, still being half-asleep. This drowsiness disappears at the mention of the team name. "The Tide? That's a great name! Powerful and short. Now, baddies will be able to say our name before we introduce them to our fists! In a violent way, of course. I'm not going up to some goon and saying 'Hey, nice to meet you! This is my fist. It is happy to meet you as well.' That's just stupid."
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday February 6th, 2017 10:23:52 PM
Lornak usually wakes to a soft clinking at his window. This morning he is surprised that his slumber is broken with a soft knock at his door. His eyes adjust themselves to the beautiful silhouette of Ethani at the threshold. Notions of impropriety roll around in his mind. He hopes that the others do not take offense to the overt advances that have cropped up between the two of them. However there is a part of him just does not care. "I would be honored, love." He sits up. "Let me dress first." Lornak dresses in the dimness and joins Ethani on the ridge.
When he sits down to breakfast he listens to the chatter about the troupes name. It seems a consensus has been reached. He feels like it fits. He moves on to strategy; "We should set up a meeting with our marker if Boggs approves of that move. I would hate to be caught with our pants down should the heat come our way."
Street Urchins - DM Post Dan K Monday February 6th, 2017 10:56:57 PM
The group eats and goes about what seems to be the first order of business. Heading to HQ and talking with Abel Boggs. Perhaps there is already a plan in the works there and if not, Boggs should know about what they heard last night. A sharp knock at the door presents a boy of perhaps 12 to 14 with a message. It is fairly straightword and he is off shortly after handing it over. The message is an update that the recent attacks, fire through the docks and general unrest throughout Dirt City, has impacted the refurbishing of the house. Nothing dramatic, but it will take a bit more time.
The group has also decided that they are going to attempt to get folks to refer to them as The Tide
The group finishes breakfast at Marsh House and heads out to get with Abel Boggs. It is not very far, but as the group is walking through Moon Market when a pair of out of breath young girls, perhaps 12, implore you "Help please, my friend is being beaten and his shop destroyed!"
Neither girl grabs for anyone, that gets your hand cut off in Dirt City after all, and simply gestures wildly and continues to plead mostly towards Ethani and Asteria.
Both wear ragged clothes, one has red disheveled hair adn the other is brunette and like most street urchins, are thoroughly caked in dirt. Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The Red head wears a pretty copper wire choker about her neck}
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=13 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+6=8 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 2:59:45 PM
Before the group leaves Marsh House, Lornak steals a look at his Nitharit to gauge its progress. He casually adds another ingredient. His stomach drops when the reaction turns violent. He knows it could explode at any second but his need for progress keeps him near the cauldron. He turns his head to the side as the mixture hisses and peeks his eyes as noxious gasses waft up toward the ceiling. (Alchemy d20=13, 51 of target # 175). The mixture slowly starts to normalize and Lornak breaths a sigh of relief. He exits his alchemy cove as if nothing has happened and meets the knowing glance of Dusan...
Lornak pulls his hood down to shield his eyes from the bright morning sun as the group heads out to meet with Boggs. As he walks his thoughts are filled with all the glad tidings the group has experienced this last week. His specific rumination of Ethani and himself is broken when the reality of Dirt City makes itself present. (Perception d20=23)
Since the two girls seem more comfortable with the females of the group, he will let them do the talking. He tests his knowledge when he notices what the redheaded girl is wearing and can't quite come up with anything of value.(Knowledge 20=8)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=17 ; d20+9=16 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 3:53:12 PM
Being a former Grubber, himself Will wonders if he knows these girls. "Oi, I've spent a lot of time on these streets. We will be happy to help you. Point us in the right direction."
Toston being somewhat shorter than the rest of the group is of course closer to the height of the young girls and his keen gnomish senses notice the pretty copper wire choker around the girl's neck.
Toston is no jeweler but he attempts to determine how much the choker is worth (Appraise: 2) but despite having been raised by a merchant family appraisals are not his strong suit.
The gnome's first instinct is to rush to the girls' aid but this being Dirt City, the girl wearing a pretty copper choker and Hmerrin's reaction in turn makes Toston a little jumpy (Sense Motive: 8)
Whether he ultimately feels that the girls are legit or that the group is walking into a trap, Toston urges the group to move to the girl's aid, drawing his wand of mage armor and using it on himself and Dušan along the way. If he thinks he the group is walking into a trap, Toston attempts to keep an eye out (Perception: 17) and points out anything suspicious he sees to the rest of the group.
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Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+3=15 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 8:30:05 PM
Growing up on the streets of Dirt City, Dušan felt a little empathy for the children, but if the children felt more comfortable with the women, he understood that too. Dušan casts Detect Magic and keeps a look out for any out of place auras.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) d20+6=17 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 9:04:00 PM
Not noticing anything strange about the children, Ethani is moved by compassion. Pulling out her bull's strength wand, she gently taps Asteria and readies herself to endow it on Bar as well. "Of course we will help you little ones. Lead us there. "
OOC:will have to try and update my sheet tomorrow. Today filled up
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Tuesday February 7th, 2017 9:10:30 PM
Asteria felt her heart drop as the children approached her and the group. Childhood was meant to be carefree and full of joy, not dragged down by sorrow, in her opinion. Asteria bends to look them in the eye, giving the two a large smile. "Of course, just lead the way! Big sis Asteria will help out!"
Flashing a smile to Ethani in thanks, Asteria looks back to the children and flexes her muscles in an act of strength, drawing her axe as she does so.
Var (Tom I.) d20+10=12 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2017 9:38:05 PM
Var looks around for a second, somewhat surprised that the group was singled out in the crowd. But then again, they have been involved in some quality heroics as of late. (Perception: 12) not spotting anything out of the ordinary about these two young girls, he nods at them and says ""What's the trouble?"
Street Urchins - DM Post Dan K Tuesday February 7th, 2017 10:06:33 PM
Toston and Lornak both notice the red haired girl's choker and find it a bit out of place, but there are countless ways the girl could have come by it. Dirt City living has the group in general wary, which is a good thing. Plenty of stories about the city of the goodly heroes who rush head long into their deaths, ensnared by those they were off to help.
Hmerrin tries to remain detached to see what he can see about the girls' tale and need of help. The pair squeels and urges the group to help and both Asteria and Ethani both seem to be convinced. The continued interaction gives the young man the time he needs and his gut tells him, they are the genuine article on this matter.
Toston has no idea on the avalue of the choker. Perhaps if he had it in his hand, but not from the sparse glance he has gained thus far
Lornak, who also noticed the collar, cannot place it as anything significant.
Toston urges the group to move to the girl's aid, drawing his wand of mage armor and using it on himself and Dušan along the way.
Dušan casts Detect Magic and keeps a look out for any out of place auras.
Ethani pulls out her bull's strength wand and taps Asteria.
Asteria urges the children to lead the way and pulls her axe.
Dušan picks up auras all over the place as the spell takes hold. To gain more Dušan would need to spend time concentrating in specific directions
As the group begins to move behind the 2 girls, Toston, Var and Hmerrin notice a few things about the area. A nearby merchant cast a spell. Another steppsd back a few steps from his booth and produced a crossbow. Another mothioned for several other men to step forward. Still another pair of onlookers both cast spells where one vanished and the other spell had no immediate visual affect. Who knows what the pair did not see as a result of magic wands, spells and weapons coming to life in teh semi crowded market place
The two girls urge the group and lead the way about half of a block. The two could easily loose the group as they weave through the crowd, but make sure to stay relatively close to Asteria and Ethani. Just ahead and on the left side of the street the point to a building. It is a row building, much in the same design wher Tombo's is. A row house building with 5 store fronts and rooms above each one. The third door from you, where the girls are pointing and shouting about their friend, is a sign that indicates the store to be a bakery.
From here, about 60', you can see the door is open. Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear some indistinct shouting and commotion coming from within. At least 4 voices, likely more}
Spells have been cast and so we are going to Combat rounds. Please keep your actions to 1 round 5 rounds have expired since the wands and spells were deployed
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=10 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 3:46:12 PM
"Oi, I am just about oblivious to everything but there is something going on here. I forgot to mention that I purchased a heavy crossbow and sold my medium one.. Isn't it beautiful. The craftsmanship is superb." For a moment Will struggles with a new identity erupting within him he then shakes it off. He casts Divine Favor and prepares to pull out his new crossbow.
(+1 luck on attack and damage for 1 min)
Orisons: Guidance, Virtue Lv1: Summon Monster I - x1, Entropic Shield - x1, Divine Favor - D: Touch of Darkness- x1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - x1 - (Moderate heal used 2) Channel energy 2d6 -x1 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 1 rnds -
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=15 ; d20+9=22 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 5:34:30 PM
Lornak notices the townsfolk around the group prepare themselves for a potential fight. "A fine omen indeed." He says as he slowly pulls out his hand crossbow and loads a bolt into it. As the group edges their way to where the girls point out as the final destination he trains his eyes upon the building and area (Perception d20=15). He doesn't notice anything immediate but then again the crowd is still a little thick near the back of the group. Lornak makes a move for the shadows. (Stealth d20=22)
"I'm hearing shouting and a general commotion coming from inside. I'm noticing 4 distinct voices but there are possibly more."
Toston then casts shield on himself and moves 30 feet towards the door.
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [595 rounds remaining] mage armor (Dušan) = + 4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [596 rounds remaining] (OOC: let me know when you start managing this Erik and I'll take it off my active effects; there would have to be 1 round separating the casting) shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [20 rounds remaining]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (4/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC23/13t/20ff, CMD 21) d20+3=17 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 6:42:00 PM
.. "Aaaand everybody's got somethin' to kill us with," Hmerrin marvels. "Ain't that just peachy."
No sense trying to be slick about it. The lad marches toward the door, flipping down his helm and pulling both axes.
-- Full Move (40') toward door, drawing weapons while on move.
Perception 17
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=29 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 8:39:32 PM
(Perception: 29) "Just another day in Dirt City, eh?" Var says to Hmerrin, forcing a chuckle. Var draws his longbow and hangs towards the back of the group. "May not need this if the scuffle is indoors..."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=99 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2017 9:18:13 PM
Seeing Hmerrin break into action, Dušan drops detect magic and casts Barkskin on the fighter. Finding a items Lei Line, the Bloodwitch effortlessly casts the spell
(OOC Lei Roll 99 free spell. I'm on mobile. I'll put spell information in tomorrow's post and put the armor from Toston into it as well, but I think it's 50 rounds with +2 AC on Hmerrin)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Wednesday February 8th, 2017 10:20:36 PM
Asteria, still with her axe in hand, moves towards the door in her bulky armor. No time like the present!
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Wednesday February 8th, 2017 11:16:27 PM
Wilford casts Divine Favor and draws his crossbow.
Lornak draws his handcrossbow as he moves in towards the building. Noticing the heightened action within the crowd fueling his adrenaline.
Toston relays what he hears from inside and then casts Shield. The gnome closes 30' and halfway to the open doorway
Hmerrin, isn't as pleased that the crowd in general is gearing up for a fight as the party currently represents the threat on the street. But he decides to roll with it and pulls his axes as he closes on the bakery. Only 20' to go
Var stayes put and draws his longbow. Shooting through the crowd might be a problem, but something tells him the crowd will be disappating soon.
Dusan reaches out and pulls a Ley Line in and casts Barkskin on Hmerrin
Asteria moves 40' towards the door, her great axe in hand
On the street, people are exiting the area and very quickly a 60' perimeter exists about the doorway to the Bakery, Dulmoth's Bakery A few other weapons and spells are cast, but more curiously several bets are placed as action on the party's action spontaneously erupts about the market. Last heard, the party is getting 2 to 3 odds
Asteria is closest to the bakery and can now very clearly hear the shouts of several men from inside. It is a violent interaction about weapons, the Sahauguin and what House the Baker is working for. The sound of flipping trays, breaking glass and that very distinct sound of breaking bone can be heard by the young barbarian. Perhaps the most heart wrenching sound is the baby crying somewhere within the store
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=17 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 10:34:10 AM
(Perception: 17) "Certainly, something going on here and it looks to me like someone is getting hurt. We need to move before someone dies." Will then loads the crossbow and aims, he steps forward through the crowd. "Will, I could step in first?" A voice interrupts his thoughts. "I don't even know you and if you are replacing Cicero then I may need you later." Silence for a moment then Will can hear the female voice pouting. "Are you serious," he says out loud as he tries to ignore the annoyance.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=22 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 2:08:24 PM
Lornak wants to tell the others not to use lethal force if necessary but doesn't want to give away his position as he works his way around the building to look for a side or back entrance. He tries again to listen to the details of the argument. (Perception d20=22)
Confident in Hmerrin's wherewithal he holds his breath, patiently waiting for the youth to quell the confrontation.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+14=21 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 5:46:23 PM
Toston casts chill touch opting to hold the charge of the spell and closes the distance to the door being wary of potential threats (Perception: 21).
As he moves he sheathes his wand as it is no longer needed.
His normally orange hand glows blue with a chilling flame.
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [594 rounds remaining] mage armor (Dušan) = + 4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [595 rounds remaining] (OOC: let me know when you start managing this Erik and I'll take it off my active effects; there would have to be 1 round separating the casting) shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [19 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/20ff, CMD 21)Barkskin Thursday February 9th, 2017 6:35:53 PM
"Right," Hmerrin mutters back to Wil.
Never breaking stride, the fighter clomps straight through the doorway, stops at the entryway or main room or whatever he finds first, and bellows,
"Oi! What's all this then?"
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=18 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 7:36:06 PM
Var moves out, across the street from the bakery, to get an ideal firing arc on anyone that might flee. "Should have e bought some blunted bloody arrows..." He admonishes himself as he nocks an arrow and tries to listen in on what's happening inside.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday February 9th, 2017 9:06:25 PM
Sighing, Ethani moves forward and taps Hmerrin with her Bull's Strength Wand. Then she draws her Shield of Faith wand, readying to prepare herself for the upcoming battle
OOC: Sorry, fell asleep as soon as I got home yesterday.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d100=50 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 9:38:48 PM
"Can I get a bet in on the scrappy under dogs with that handsome spellcaster? Hey I don't think I ever got winnings from my bet on us in the arena fight!" Dušan suddenly recalls.
Seeing the party splitting up, he casts Spectral Hand to give more options.
(OOC: d100 = 50 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 50 rounds Spectral Hand 49 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin: +2 enhancement bonus to natural armor 595 rounds Mage Armor Dušan: + 4 AC I can take it from here)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] d20+10=19 ; Thursday February 9th, 2017 10:13:31 PM
All the not so nice sounds coming from inside the bakery confuse and enrage Asteria. Storming into the bakery, the very upset barbarian snarls at whatever she sees. "Listen up, whatever's in here! I am in a VERY bad mood right now, so give up and maybe I won't break every bone in your worthless body. Messing with a baker and scaring a baby? How low can you go?"
(Intimidate- 19 to the bad guys)
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Thursday February 9th, 2017 11:58:53 PM
Wilford loads his crossbow and begins moving towards the Bkery. Wil is currently 30' from the front door
Lornak urges the others to not use lethal force if they can help it and moves to circle the 5 building block to the back. It will take Lornack another 3 rounds to arrive at the back of the third builing down the row. Heading around the building ro will prevent him from hearing anything specifically in Dulmoths Bakery
Toston casts Chill touch and moves to the doorway of the Bakery. Inside the place is a wreck and there are 8 people easily visible
Hmerrin continues and moves straight into teh Bakery, holding up a few feet inside the entrance and calls out to everyone inside.
Var moves perpendicular to the entrance of the Bakery to align a shot if needed. The crowd is now completely dispersed about the shop and Var has a good line of sight to the frontage. Dulmoth's has a single extra wade doorway, currently open, and a farily large picture window that comprises the store front. The window was a grand display of baked goods and possibly even a layered cake to highlight the bakers skills. Now, while the window is intact, the display is in shambles about the shop
Ethani moves up with Hmerrin and activates the Bull Strength wand on him as well. Hmerrin moved last round and double moved this round. The only way to use the Bull Strength wand on him would be to move up. therefore you have not drawn the second wand
Dušan remains where he is and casts Spectral Hand. Dušan is 60' from the doorway to the shop
Asteria continues headlong right on Hmerrin's heels. Upon entering she challenges weveryone inside "Listen up, whatever's in here! I am in a VERY bad mood right now, so give up and maybe I won't break every bone in your worthless body. Messing with a baker and scaring a baby? How low can you go?"
Inside the shop there are 8 people. One is cowering on the floor about 10' immediately to the left of the doorway. It is a woman holding and unsuccessfully attempting to comfort a crying baby. No one is threatening them, they are simply terrified of the situation.
3 half orcs immediately spin to measure Asteria and Hmerrin as they enter. The men wear studded leather, have longswords still sheathed and for the most part were occupied with trashing the place
1 other half orc is holding an man by the scruff of his shirt while a human is black leathers holds his chin as if about to ask him a very personal question
One last half orc is standing over another woman near the back left wall. He simply appears to be making sure she stays where she is at.
The Baker, presumably Dulmoth, is in the hand of the half orc in Black leather. His left arm hangs at an unatural angle and his face is bloodied and bruised.
The half orcs and the one human all wear colors and markings that make them members of House Wolf
The entire interior building freezes at Asteria's challenge, well except for the baby which cries all the louder. Infants, go figure. None reach for a weapon.
Hmerrin and Asteria hear one of the Wolves in the trio, "Holy Warrd that's Them. They took out the Fishmen at the docks." A reply from his 2 compatriots confirm to you that they are now terribly unsure of their present course of action
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=30 ; d20+10=11 ; Friday February 10th, 2017 8:14:55 AM
(Diplomacy: 30, Perception: 11) "Alright, we need to resolve this issue calmly. Obviously, we are too late to prevent this poor man from his injury. I ask you to stop what your doing, let the woman and her child go." Will relaxes his grip slightly on the crossbow.
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/22ff, CMD 23)Brkskn, Bls Str Saturday February 11th, 2017 9:38:19 AM
Hmerrin takes in the Wolves markings with a slight grimace, but holds his position.
"You heard the man," he notes, self-assuredly. "Play time's over. You put the baker down, my friend here will fix him up, and then we all talk like nice people."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+2=8 ; Saturday February 11th, 2017 6:05:01 PM
"Maybe we should talk outside after our cleric helps the baker, Dulmoth is it?" Toston says, entering the room.
(Diplomacy 8 vs DC 10 to aid another = fail)
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [593 rounds remaining] shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [18 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=14 ; d20+7=19 ; Sunday February 12th, 2017 3:07:14 PM
Var keeps a keen eye on the Half-Orc thugs in the shop, watching their body language for any sign that might give away their intentions (Perception: 14 (+2 Favored Enemy: Humanoid(Orcs)). (Sense Motive: 19 (+2 Favored Enemy: Humanoid(Orcs)).
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday February 12th, 2017 4:58:36 PM
Lornak creeps around the side of one of the adjacent buildings careful not to draw too much attention to himself. He hopes that what is transpiring inside the bakery can be resolved without violence. He hates the idea of going into a fight half cocked and fears what he will walk into when he gets there. "There's just never enough time." He mumbles under his breath.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) d100=42 ; d100=32 ; d4=3 ; Sunday February 12th, 2017 9:08:02 PM
Dušan moves up 30' and sends his Spectral Hand out to Asteria and casts Bull's Strength on the Barbarian.
(OOC: d100 = 50 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 3/1 Ignore the second d100. That was a misclick. the d4=3 was the hit points for the Spectral Hand I forgot to roll last turn. 50 Bull's Strength on Asteria 49 rounds Spectral Hand 48 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin: +2 enhancement bonus to natural armor 594 rounds Mage Armor Dušan: + 4 AC I can take it from here)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d20=20 ; Sunday February 12th, 2017 9:21:46 PM
Ethani smiles sweetly at the Wolves, though she is seething inside. She pulls out her Shield of Faith wand and stores her Bull's Strength "Yes, we are the very same group. Now gentleman, I'm not sure what's going on here, but I am sure that you don't want to upset my good friend here any further. So, why don't you lower your weapons, and let's discuss what's going on here. It looks to me like this all might be a big misunderstanding..." Diplomacy= nat. 20!
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] d20+10=12 ; Sunday February 12th, 2017 9:41:43 PM
Asteria does her best growl at the Wolves, with sounds less intimidating than she would have liked. "Yeah, what they said."
(Intimidate: 12)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Sunday February 12th, 2017 10:28:47 PM
(OOC: I missed that Bull's strength was already cast on Asteria. Can we make that Barkskin And fix the spell info d100 = 42 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 3/1, L3 2/1
dm edit. Yes we can swap the spells. No probs
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Monday February 13th, 2017 11:47:47 AM
Flying to Santa Barbara will post this evening, so kinda late for west east coasters
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday February 13th, 2017 7:15:58 PM
Lornak notices movement all around him as townspeople who were previously curious about the commotions and goings on in the bakery back into shadowy doorways, close shutters and wisp around corners as he makes his way down the walkway.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Monday February 13th, 2017 11:02:58 PM
Dušan holds breath while tension from the stair down raised. He feels the Wold's blood course around him knowing full well he may need it at a moments notice.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Monday February 13th, 2017 11:11:55 PM
Toston waits on baited breath for a response from the Wolves.
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [593 rounds remaining] shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [18 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Monday February 13th, 2017 11:22:22 PM
Wilford begins talking as he moves up the remaining 30' to the doorway. He lowers his crossbow as he does so.
Hmerrin backs up Wilford looking to bring the conflict to a more diplomatic solution
Toston also enters and invites the group of Wolves to come outside to talk
Var keeps a wary eye out from his place on the street
Lornak continues making his way around the town row
Dusan moves up and casts Barkskin on Asteria through his spectral hand
Ethani stows one wand and draws another, she confirms the Wolves' suspicions and asks about a peaceful solution
Asteria growls at the men
The human in black leather regards the group and leans away from the baker. The three that were turning over the shop, glance nervously towards him and then to one another. Their weapons remain in their sheathes
The half Orc by the woman stands his ground and gives the human a raised questioning eyebrow. His hands dangle freely, within easy reach of his sword
The last half Orc, who is right next to the human and likely the reason the good baker has a broken arm, maintains his grip on the man and growls back at Asteria. "They got no rights or claim here Kel and you know stories are just that."
The human takes the party coming in in fairly quick order. You can tell he has an eye for measuring an opponent. "I think we should keep this right here and you are the only ones with weapons in hand." His voice has an edge of anger, but you don't feel it threatening. He continues and with a touch to the half orcs shoulder, his grip tightens slightly on the baker. "If you were involved in the fish men attack at the docks and the arms deal, you should be interested to here that this man has information about more such things and thus a grave danger to our city. We were just starting our questions. Perhaps you would care to assist." He then points to the woman and the baby, "taking them outside and seeing to it no one else entered would be perfect."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=16 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+6=15 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 1:22:02 PM
"We would be happy to assist," Will adds, "but your methods need some work." Will puts his crossbow away. "Why would this man answer you if he thinks your going to kill him. Hope is a powerful tool in interrogation. I believe answers would be more forthcoming with a different approach." "This is a baker," Will studies the man to see if he can pick out any motivation. "He is not a soldier of war. Believe me, those fishmen left broken or dead because they were soldiers. They were looking for a fight and we gave it too them."
(Diplomacy: 23) (Sense Motive: 15)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/22ff, CMD 23)Brkskn, Bls Str Tuesday February 14th, 2017 5:37:08 PM
Hmerrin blinks at Wil, then looks at the man in black, and then back at Wil, and then at the half orc holding the baker, and then at the half orc standing over the woman, and then back to the man in black.
Otherwise, he doesn't move. And he certainly doesn't put away his axes.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday February 14th, 2017 5:46:51 PM
Lornak takes the final steps toward the backside of the bakery. He is grateful that he doesn't hear cries of battle upon his approach. Confident that no one in the alleyway wants to be part of a potential fight he turns his back to the alleyway and tests the door; he inhales a breath and lets it out slowly as he attempts to open it, keen on not making any noise.
If he the door opens without incident Lornak will open just enough to peer inside and listen before entering.
If the door does not open then he will attempt to open a window instead.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Tuesday February 14th, 2017 7:20:39 PM
Feering this may be last attempt at peaceful negotiation, Dušan attempts to assist Wilford's ploy and using his Spectral hand casts Touch of Glory on him.
(OOC: Touch of Glory +5 to Charisma check = Wilford's Diplomacy: 28 Total L1 3/0, L2 4/1, L3 2/1, OK Spells left are now correct. 49 Bull's Strength on Asteria 48 rounds Spectral Hand 47 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin: +2 enhancement bonus to natural armor 593 rounds Mage Armor Dušan: + 4 AC I can take it from here)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=14 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 8:07:06 PM
Var takes a look up and down the street, keeping an eye out in case the Knives decide to show up and do their jobs (Perception: 14).
"Oi! What's goin' on in there?" Var shouts toward the group assembled in the bakery. "We fightin' or no?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+2=14 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+14=22 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 9:00:56 PM
(Diplomacy: 14 vs DC 10 to aid another on Wil = success; Wil gets +2)
"I believe what my companion was trying to say is we will get more information with some tobacco and ale than we would using the enhanced interrogation techniques you lot seem to prefer. Do you have any ale or tobacco we could give Mr. Dulmoth? I mean aren't we all on the same side here? We all want what's best for Dirt City and that involves not getting dragged into a war between sea peoples?" Toston says
He does not dismiss the held charge, as it seems the situation could deteriorate and fast and he warily eyes the Wolves.
(Perception: 22; Sense Motive: 11)
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [592 rounds remaining] shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [17 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] d20+10=26 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2017 9:13:07 PM
Asteria keeps a close eye on the enemy with darts in her eyes, and retries that growl from earlier.
(Intimidate: 26)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Wednesday February 15th, 2017 5:40:31 PM
Dušan wishes he lived in a city where children didn't have to witness events like these. He's glad that he and friends are able to help in their way, but watching the children's reaction to the Baker's treatment, he realizes how far they have yet to go. He puts more hope in their words. He did not want to subject these innocents to more shows of violence.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Wednesday February 15th, 2017 9:26:17 PM
Toston takes a deep breath and focuses, keenly aware how quickly this situation could devolve into a violent confrontation. He decides his first target if that happens should be the Wolf holding Dulmoth. A punch combined with the chill touch combined with a stunning fist would hopefully make the tough drop Dulmoth and turn his attention to Toston.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d20=15 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2017 9:47:04 PM
Keeping her smile constant, Ethani regards the Wolf leader. "I would be more than glad to assist with the questioning, but I must insist that I have a much more active role. I would be more than glad to offer my services as a cleric of Alemi. I have a spell that would be extremely useful in this situation. It will prevent any lies from being told, and multiple people can be questioned at one time. I think you will find this much more efficient than more...ahem physical means."
Ethani keeps her tone cool, but makes it clear that she doesn't intend to be dismissed quite so easily.
Diplomacy-15
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Thursday February 16th, 2017 12:00:48 AM
The leader of the Wolf Group, Kel, is obviously the human man in black and so the conversation from Wilford and Toston is directed at him. The man named Kel chuckles once as a dangerous glint comes to his eye during his reply to Wilford, "Oh I was most assuredly using hope. You see, Dulmoth's only hope in keeping use of his arms and legs hangs in the truthfulness of his answers."
Hmerrin keeps his eyeys on the Wolves and his axes in hand
Var shouts from outside about if the groups are going to throw down or not. A quick check up and down the street shows no signs of House Knife.
Kel then answers Toston, "My lot? Your lot have the lethal weapons out. Your lot is threatening extreme violence and using intimidation to reach your own ends. Do not presume to lie in the mud and call me dirty." Kel does step away from the Baker Dulmoth and it is in that movement that Toston spies the tattoo on his collarbone as his leather jerkin shifts. The eye of Gargul.
Asteria issues forth another deep threatening growl and every Wolf but Kel and the half orc holding Dulmoth take a step back.
Hmerrin can tell the others are down right scared to go up against the group right now and probably have only not bolted because of Kel
Lornack arrives at the back door and finds it open and revealing the back room where trash is boxed up to be set in the alley
Ethani offers her services as an Alemi cleric and Kel's grin gets even larger, "Of course you are. I knew one of you would be. Of course if you were to cast the spell you would be the only one who would know and only those willingly submitted would be fully affected and even then, there are ways around such things. Oh and of course there is the fact that I already did that." He turns a bit and gives an upchin to the man holding Dulmoth and the half orc lets go of the baker, though not precisely in a gentle fashion and Dulmoth hits the floor fairly hard.
Kel's eyes shift across the CMTC group in the baker, "But i think you are perhaps right and most of us don't want blood all over the place. " Kel moves his arms to have the others step a bit further back and give the party plenty of room to get to Dulmoth and the others inside the bakery.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+6=15 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+6=8 ; 2d8+3=11 ; d20+12=13 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 4:34:17 PM
Wil pauses to check Kel's motives. He then searches the room for Traps or anything that should be of concern. Will attempts to check the baker's motives but is really unsure. Either way he casts Cure Moderate Wounds on the man and helps him up. ( +11 hp) "We have no beef with the House of Wolves," Will says carefully, tripping a bit on his words. We would like to avoid bloodshed as you do." (Diplomacy: 13) (Sense Motive: 15 - Perception: 21)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/22ff, CMD 23)Brkskn, Bls Str Thursday February 16th, 2017 5:45:15 PM
Hmerrin wordlessly pivots in place, keeping a stonefaced watch on Kel and his half-orc sidekick. The other four he spares an occasional glance, but these two are gonna be the problem starters, so they get a lot more attention.
Var watching the group's movement as best he can from the street (Perception: 12) and flexes his fingers, anticipating the fight to break out any moment now...
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=17 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 8:58:44 PM
Lornak sees no immediate danger in the back room of the bakery. He can faintly hear conversation going but cannot hear specifics. He enters and proceeds to make his way to the main room. He keeps his ears peeled to listen to the events inside. (Perception d20=17)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:45:53 PM
Dušan begins to hope that this may actually end without a fight. He decides to save his spellcasting in case things do get violent and moves to give him the best line of sight on his friends.
(OOC: Total L1 3/0, L2 4/1, L3 2/1 48 Bull's Strength on Asteria 47 rounds Spectral Hand 46 rounds Barkskin on Hmerrin: +2 enhancement bonus to natural armor 592 rounds Mage Armor Dušan: + 4 AC I can take it from here)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+2=11 ; d20+14=30 d20+7=10 Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:47:25 PM
(Diplomacy: 11 vs DC 10 to aid another = success; Wil gets +2)
Toston says, "If you forgive my pun it sounds like the Eyes have it. I can't help but notice your tattoo Kel, Wil here is also an Eye of Gargul so it looks like you guys have something in common. Anyway I didn't mean to impugn your character but we only came running because some children were scared for Dulmouth and his bakery because of your methods. Does Dulmouth not have civil rights? Why must he be subjected to brutality that frightens children? On whose testimony is he accused of trafficking with the Sahuagin? If he knows something about what is going on then he should be questioned but unless there is solid evidence of collaboration with intent to harm Dirt City I do not see a reason to punish the man and frighten his family, the neighborhood and his customers. As I said earlier torture is not good for information gathering as it is amoral and only tells you what you want to hear. Also you will catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar."
Toston keeps his eyes on the Wolves lest his most recent commented observations set them off and he is caught off guard.
(Perception: 30, Sense Motive: 10)
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [591 rounds remaining] shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [16 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday February 16th, 2017 9:49:02 PM
Ethani inspects the baker after Will's healing and casts another spell if needed to fully heal the man. Then she turns to him. "You have been accused of aiding the raid on our City. If you tell me all you know, and truthfully, there will be no more need for such violence..."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] d20+10=15 ; Thursday February 16th, 2017 10:54:45 PM
Asteria continues trying to keep the violence down by keeping people back, staring down the Wolves.
(Intimidate: 15)
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Friday February 17th, 2017 12:31:00 AM
Wilford moves up and casts CMW on Dulmoth and the baker is fully healed. He looks with very thankful eyes at Wil, but says nothing. Kel puts a holding hand on the one other Wolf in the place that Hmerrrin is concerned with and the other grunts a bit, but stands down.
Lornak moves through the back area and comes to a slightly ajar door, and can now easily hear what is going on in the main shop. To his right is a small office, to his left is the pantry. Straight ahead is the main shop where everyone is.
Var is having trouble keeping straight the movement inside the shop at this point. He can tell friend from foe easily enough, but not too much else.
Kel seems to regard Wil once again as Toston mentions the man is a cleric of Gargul, but he says nothing to that. To the rest he has some reply, "What frightens children is not my concern and are too numerous for me to care about. That is what Alemi is for." He pauses a moment as if to consider and apparently decides to, "As to everything else, we differ in our opinion and I see little to gain in discussing that."
Toston does not get the impression that things are going to suddenly take a turn for the worse. Kel, despite how things may have started, seems evenly keeled about all of this. The gretest threat to create violence right now is Hmerrin's weapons and Asteria threatening growl
As the thought occurs to Toston, several of the Wolves, he notes, now have their hands resting on their weapons
Ethani moves to the Baker and can see plainly he is healed of all physical wounds. She states the case to him about his current circumstances.
Dulmoth flatly denies any involvement with the fishmen. A statement that gets a angry shout from one of the half orc Wolves, "Liar!" he half orc starts to move, but a firm glance from the Half orc with Kel freezes him in mid thought of a stride. "But Vash..." he begins, a grunt from the now named Vash silences him.
Kel looks on and narrows his eyes on the Baker, and then he sighs what could be seen as a sigh of resignation. "If we remain, this will go poorly and so my pack will take our leave of you." Kel makes a minor gesture for the CMTC to provide some room, so that they might exit
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=28 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 12:38:05 PM
(Diplomacy: 28) Wil notices the tension within the Wolves. "So what's the story? There seems to be some deep wounds that makes your companion emotional. It could help us during the interrogation. Do you know this man?" He said pointing at the baker. "What's the history, here?" "Team, we should allow a safe exit after they answer a couple more questions. They have been generous enough to allow us to interrogate the baker."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+2=7 ; Friday February 17th, 2017 10:24:22 PM
(Diplomacy: 7 vs 10 for aid another = fail)
"I agree with Wil, although we seem to have a difference of opinion, still there has been enough violence of late. Asteria, Hmerrin sheathe your weapons and let the Wolves pass."
Active Effects: mage armor (Toston) = +4 AC - 1 hour or 600 rounds [590 rounds remaining] shield (Toston) = +4 shield bonus to AC; magic missile immunity - 2 minutes [15 rounds remaining] chill touch (Toston) = 2 touch attacks for 1d6 negative energy damage + 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) or 2 unarmed strikes do +1d6 negative energy damage and 1 point Str damage (Fort negates) - [held]
DM Sanity Info: Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 6; DC 13 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 6 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 6 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic- CL 2 (infinite) 1st: shield, chill touch, mage armor(bloodline) CL 2 (DC 13) (3/5) Claws rounds left: (5/5) Stunning Fist (3/3) Fort Save: DC 16 Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 16 Resist Energy(Fire) : 5 }
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K d20+10=24 ; Saturday February 18th, 2017 10:02:32 AM
Wilford asks about if something more is going on and Kel shakes his head.
"No we personally do not know him. We've dealings or rather been forced into dealings as a result of his actions and I decided that it was time to confront the problem head on." Kel's voice begins to raise and here as he continues, "I know he's a front man, likely with House Cloak! Someone has to protect the interests of House Wolf." He stops and composes himself as he went on Kel was becoming more agitated and apparently he realized it. Kel takes a breath and continues more calmly "And of course the best interests of Dirt City and its citizenry."
Sense Motive DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {You are pretty certain he he 0 concern for anything but House Wolf and himself. You are also certain calling him out on it will result in a battle} "Brother Wilford, a pleasure to have met you." He nods to the others in the CMTC group. Kel turns his shoulders slightly and waves the rest of his men pass you and out the door
Assuming no one does anything to start a fight, you are now alone in the bakery with Dulmoth, the woman and screaming infant and another woman
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=9 ; Saturday February 18th, 2017 11:47:54 PM
From the storeroom Lornak doesn't have a clue what motivates Kel to refer to Wil as "Brother" as he leaves. (Sense Motive d20=9) He is relieved that the situation with the Wolves has resolved and that there is no need for bloodshed. He slowly releases the tension on the bolt in his crossbow and stows them both.
Lornak steps into the main shop as if slinking out of a shadow. "Well played everyone." He says to the group even though he knows the tension is still high. He addresses the baker. "And you kind sir, what aid can we lend where we haven't already?" His eyes dart to where Ethani's hands are mending the man.
Toston does not pick up on what Kel is putting out and just assumes the man's priorities lie with his house and then the city as whole. With what Toston has observed many within the houses don't even care about the city. The fact that Dulmoth might be a front for one of the other houses is troubling. Might one of the houses be trying to use the unrest between the Merfolk and the Sahuagin as part of a power play?
If no one does anything to reignite tensions Toston dismisses his held chill touch after the wolves have left.
He waits a beat and then says, "Are you lot really involved with another house? If so the fact that members of one house would openly attack the business of a member of another house is troubling. Have Dirty Operations been authorized within Dirt City again?" (OOC: see the Dirt City description page)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Sunday February 19th, 2017 8:08:32 PM
Var gives a wicked grin at the Wolves as they shuffle out of the bakery. "S'allright, ladies, I'm sure yet scones were quite lovely!" He shouts.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+6=17 ; d20+12=16 ; Sunday February 19th, 2017 10:19:16 PM
"Thank you brother, may you stay safe." Wil said oblivious to his motives. Now back to our charge. What do you know".(dipolomacy: 16)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Sunday February 19th, 2017 10:53:32 PM
Dušan frets as Kel passes by him, but tries to keep his composure. He's been told some Eyes of Gargul hold contempt against Blood Witches. Dušan and Wilford have never come to a head on this theological topic, but at this moment Dušan was glad there was nothing that shown a light on him as anything other than another spell caster.
Keeping his head down, he let's the Wolves pass. and motions to those inside to close council and whispers, should I cast Detect Thoughts?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday February 20th, 2017 11:42:26 AM
Asteria tenses as the Wolves pass, waiting until she feels they are truly gone before relaxing. She then goes to kneel by the women and crying baby. "Did they hurt you?"
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/22ff, CMD 23)Brkskn, Bls Str d20+3=10 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 7:10:00 PM
[Perception 10] Hmerrin stows his weapons, and steps well away from the Wolves as they pass, so nobody gets any wrong ideas.
He waits a couple beats, and then drifts to the front door to keep an eye outside.
Glancing at Lornak, he observes, "Someone should probably watch that back door, in case they circle 'round like you did."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Monday February 20th, 2017 7:57:48 PM
Dušan takes in the surroundings as his friends question and calm the Dulmoths.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) d20+6=9 ; Monday February 20th, 2017 9:14:53 PM
Oblivious to Kel's true intentions, Ethani heads over to the woman and child. She checks them carefully for wounds and promptly treats them.
When she sees Lornak spear, Ethani pulls him aside. "I can question them with zone of truth, but not until tomorrow. Should we try and come back later and check them out."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Monday February 20th, 2017 10:49:17 PM
Toston says to Ethani, "Will they be safe until we come back tomorrow? The Wolves just accused the Dulmoths of being affiliated with the Cloaks and having something to do with what is going on. If another house gets the same idea, a band of adventurers might not be in the neighborhood next time."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday February 21st, 2017 9:44:22 AM
"I don't believe they will be safe. We better find something now before someone else gets the same idea. Association with the Saguain.. I can never say that right... is a death sentence right now."
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=24 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 7:28:00 PM
"I believe we should let Mr. Dulmoth speak for himself." He says to Ethani under his breath. Then looks at the man and says aloud; "If we feel we have been deceived, then we can come back and use more aggressive means." Lornak takes Hmerrin's advice and turns back through the storeroom and heads to the back door to stand lookout. (Perception d20=24)
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Tuesday February 21st, 2017 7:39:57 PM
The Wolves exit and tensions drop steadily as they get further away. Hmerrin moves to the front door and notes the Wolves are definately continuing on. He can see Kel and Vash talking with the others acting to clear the path ahead of them. Hmerrin also spies a group from House Knife making their way towards Dulmoths. They will be arriving in a few minutes if they are indeed headed to Dulmouths
Inside, Asteria moves to the woman and baby. Both are unharmed, not touched at all. The baby was simply being a baby and is still crying loudly. At the moment wholly unconsoleable. The mother thanks you, apologizes for the baby and simply wants to now be gone from here
The other woman was a customer and is also unhurt. She however is armed with a pair of daggers and is wearing leather armor under her loose tunic.
Dulmoths looks at you, grateful for the rescue from those thugs. The baker insists that he is only associated to House Teeth to the barest level as he has family more deeply involved with the House. Where House Wolf got their information is a mystery to him.
Lornack has the back covered and all is quiet down the alleyway and so the question to the CMTC is, do you use more intrusive methods to get to the truth? And what of the current witnesses?
Hmerrin sighs. "Not to be that guy, but here come the Knives. Be here in two or three minutes."
The young man pulls back a little into the shadows, lifts up his helm, brushes the brown hair from his eyes, and continues to watch the Knives advance. Oh, and maybe glance over at what the neighbor folk might be up to.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+7=17 ; d20+14=29 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 8:56:57 PM
"Well turns out I was right about other houses being interested in what Dulmoths knows. I think we need to take Dulmoths into protective custody until you can prepare that spell Ethani. The Wolves aren't the only one who think Dulmoths knows something and the Teeth do manage smuggling operations so if someone else is arming the Sahuagin now it could be them. I don't know if it makes sense to take the customers with us too or if they would be better off on their own. At the very least we could escort them to someplace less interesting to the houses at the moment." Toston suggests.
Toston eyes Dulmoths, the mother, and the dagger having leather armored customer for signs of subterfuge (Perception: 29; Sense Motive: 17)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Tuesday February 21st, 2017 10:27:50 PM
Asteria agrees. "We need to take these people to another place. Somewhere safer. We can question them there, and we will all be safe. Do we have any safe houses?"
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+1=12 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2017 11:31:40 PM
"Safe houses, yeah we got safe houses. What kind'a secret club you think we are?" Var chuckles. He pauses and thinks, realizing he isn't sure what the closest safehouse actually is (knowledge: Local = 12)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 3:28:50 PM
"Right, lets head to the Tower or Marsh House. It's not the first time it protected some. We should search the bakery for some clues. We could also try to redirect the group coming our way."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 3:43:40 PM
Toston says, "We don't have time to search for clues unless we do something with those Knives. I am not sure if we want to engage with the Knives though as we could probably leave now with the head start that we have and lose them. Heck if we leave now they might not even know we were here."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 5:15:29 PM
"If you're agreeable," Dušan says to Dulmoths, "Laying low in a safe house might help you avoid some heat from the other houses."
Looking at the witnesses he worried what they might tell the Knives or what further rumors might be spread. He fears it might be a little early for this, but anything that spreads confusion or thought away from Crescent Moon was a good thing in his opinion. To the onlookers he says, "We are The Tide. We will cleanse Dirt City of threats starting with these Sahauguin invaders. Our primary concern is the safety of the people of Dirt City."
Yeah. That felt a little awkward, but at least the witnesses have a name to use.
(OOC: Not sure if any of that needs a roll. But he's not really being diplomatic, just trying to get ahead of the rumor mill for once.)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=10 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 5:30:00 PM
Lornak listens to the conversation the group is happening and suggests a discreet exit; "Its clear back here." He gestures to Dulmoth. "Grab him, lets move." As he exits the backside of the bakery he too tests his knowledge about the closest CMTC safehouse. (Knowledge d20=10) He comes up short. He will default to Marsh House if no one else knows a better place.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 8:24:52 PM
"Don't mind spending a night in the drunk tank if we need to distract the Knives to get folks to safety..." Var suggests.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 9:26:58 PM
Ethani agrees with the others. "Let's go out the back..."
As she is leaving, Ethani whispers to Lornak "If we keep this up, the safe house will be overflowing soon."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 10:55:08 PM
Asteria simply nods, preparing to leave. Looking to the women, she nods towards the door. "We're going to get you guys out of here. You might want to come, since the Knives are heading our way."
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K Thursday February 23rd, 2017 9:54:44 AM
The Knives are closing fairly rapidly and Hmerrin notes, very directly. There is little doubt to the man that the Knives are indeed heading for Dulmoth's Bakery. On the street, most have gone back to what would be routine, the excitement or possible excitement of a fight seems to be gone.
Toston does not have a hunch or gut feeling about either of the women during the brief encounter and time he has to to a measure of them.
At Dusan's suggestion, Dulmoth is agreeable to lay low for a while under the condition that a message could be sent Prat to mind the bakery for a few days. Prat works for Dulmoth and he can provide an address easily. The woman and baby simply want to leave. "I have a family and cannot, will not simply disappear." She heads for the front door, but will go out the back if you point her that way. The other woman agrees readily to head out the back, but also declines the groups 'protection'
The group heads out the back and begins making their way to March House.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Thursday February 23rd, 2017 3:19:01 PM
Dušan ushers those leaving out the back. He casts Detect Magic keeping a third eye behind them to watch for any auras that might be following them.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=30 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 4:55:36 PM
"You should head out the back," Wil recommends to the woman and child. "I don't think the Knives will be too kind once they realize the baker is gone. "We can certainly find this gentlemen for you once we get you safe." (Perception: 30 - To find any clues on the way out.)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC25/13t/22ff, CMD 23)Brkskn, Bls Str d20+3=8 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 6:35:48 PM
"Oh, definitely time to go," Hmerrin remarks, following the group and bringing his arms forward underhanded in a generally herding motion.
"Time to go, time to go, time to go."
The fighter follows the group out back, checking over his shoulder for really, really, obvious attempts at pursuit. [Perception 8]
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=23 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2017 7:08:00 PM
"They are already filled to the brim." Lornak replies to Ethani's comment. He holds out his hand to stop the group as they corner out of the alley and back onto the street. He then waves the go ahead and continues to speak to Ethani in a somber tone; "Unfortunately we cannot harbor everyone, we may have to start being a little more discriminating in the future..."
Lornak cautiously leads the group through the streets to Marsh House keeping his eyes peeled for more Knive patrols. (Perception d20=23)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 8:22:42 PM
Before leaving Toston decides to use his gnome magic to create some effects to make Dulmoth's appear to be haunted in order to slow the Knives down further and potentially confuse them as to what is going on.
First Toston uses prestidigitation to soil the walls of the Bakery making them appear bloody. He opts for te soiling of 1 foot cube each round directing the spell to auto bloody as much of the walls as he can. The walls will bleed for 1 hour and after that time the blood will disappear.
He delays a little with the next effects because he wants the Knives to experience them. He still moves to the back of the shop so that it is easier for him to make his escape.
Then Toston uses dancing lights to make a glowing humanoid shape placing it in the doorway of the bakery. The glowing humanoid will last for a minute or until Toston is 160 feet at which point the glowing figure winks out of existence.
Lastly Toston uses ghost sound to make a moaning sound that crescendos and then decrescendos going from the sound of 1 human to 24 humans and then back to 1. (The will save to disbelieve the moaning is 13) The moaning will last for 30 seconds.
With his fake haunting set up, Toston runs to catch up to the rest of the group confident the spell effects will run as intended until they expire or in the case of the dancing lights Toston goes out of range.
(OOC: Used gnome magic slas of dancing lights, ghost sound and prestidigitation)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Thursday February 23rd, 2017 9:47:20 PM
As she ducks out the back, Ethani nods at Lornak.
She turns her attention to the women. "I don't suppose I need to advise you to lay low for a while..."
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+10=15 ; Friday February 24th, 2017 7:36:30 PM
Var takes up rear guard on the group, keeping an eye out for anyone attempting to tail them (perception: 15).
"Heh heh heh, wonder if we'll get called to investigate that 'haunting', too...?" Var says to Toston.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Friday February 24th, 2017 7:46:18 PM
"Who are they gonna call?" Toston says to Var, "I wonder if The Knives ain't afraid of no ghosts?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday February 24th, 2017 8:26:22 PM
"I knew these guys once. They traveled in a strange carriage. I will have to tell you about it sometime. They called themselves GhostBusters." Will followed the others.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:24:53 PM
Asteria makes sure everyone leaves through the back before taking a position towards the back of the group.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:37/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15(17) Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:32:56 PM
"Just as long as it's not that bumbling duo that ride around in their flying chariot with a trained ape." Dušan says getting Wil's friends confused for another group. "Your friends sound more like the 'Real' thing."
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=23 ; Sunday February 26th, 2017 11:39:18 PM
When Lornak gets to Marsh House he makes sure the baker is comfortable. He then heads to his alchemy lab to take a gander at the Nitharit he has brewing. He adds some ingredients his satisfaction. (Alchemy d20=23, 61 of target # 175).
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16) Monday February 27th, 2017 10:07:48 PM
Not exactly understanding the conversations going on around her, Ethani keeps a sharp watch about her as they head back to Marsh House. Once there, she changes into her priestly robes and begins a few evening prayers before spending some time watching Lornak work in the alchemy lab.
Dulmoths Bakery - DM Post Dan K d20+10=29 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=11 ; Monday February 27th, 2017 10:39:47 PM
Toston begins to cast spells to add some flavor to the bakery. With the minor spell of Prestidigitation, he begins soiling the wall, making them appear dirty. DM Interpretation of soiling something is to make is dirty. The simplicity of the spell indicates to me to not allow for a specific type of dirty It begins to spread across one of the walls
The rest of the group has moved out he back, The Knives are less than a minute away. Both women head out the back with the party
Toston falls back to the rear pantry and casts Dancing Lights. A vaguely humanoid form appears in the front window. His final touch is Ghost Sound and for the next 36 seconds, a voice begins to moan in an ever increasing volume [DM Ghost sound allows you to create a volume of sound that rises, recedes, approaches, or remains at a fixed place. The OR means it cannot cycle it can do one of the aforementioned things. In this case I went with rising[/i]
Once on the streets, the 2 women break off and head their own way. The woman in leather shoots Ethani a wink, "No more than you do hon." The other is far more concerned, "I just want to get home" and she runs off Dulmoth sticks with the party and in about an hour, Lornak leads the whole group back to Marsh House. Asteria feels relatively confident that no one tailed the group.
Inside Lornak heads to his small lab and Dulmoth has a seat and looks about. "This does not feel much like a safe house. Though I am grateful for your assistance with everything today so far, don't get me wrong"
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