Meeting with Calliembria d4=2 ; Thursday April 27th, 2017 4:59:27 PM Take 2000 exp for scene 1 rp
Tinker gets quite the story out of the various patrons of the tavern. The mines are just to the west of town, about an hour on horseback. Most of the people associated with the mine stay in a camp there for their daily work, but they come into town usually at the end of the week, and someone is expected tomorrow. Business has been poor lately from the miners, though, because of some issue with the mines, an nothing frivolous is purchased.
One old man in the corner nurses his ale and calls out when he sees Tinker heading out into the darkness. You be careful out there, sonny! There's a dragon that lives in these woods, and it's calling all sorts of dark things from the woodworks. It doesn't bode well for our little town here, I tell you!
The horses seem good to go, as the pace for the day was not too grueling. They set off again into the darkness. Pru and Michael confidently set out into the woods, but both get turned around almost immediately. Luckily, Nikolai's familiarity with the terrain allows him to pick out a trail fairly quickly, and they are well on their way.
They hear a few things in the woods. Growls, howls, chitters and skitters, but nothing appears to assault them. In about an hour, they see some lights flickering through the trees and a camp emerges from the darkness.
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday April 27th, 2017 5:46:32 PM
Tinker waits until the wagon is within easy shouting distance of the camp before parking and cupping his hands beside his mouth. "HELLO THE CAMP!", he calls so they don't see the twighlight advance as a hostile force. "I am Daemar Torvalsson. I and my seven friends are a-coming in!"
Pending an answer, the dwarf clucks to the horses and begins moving the last few dozen feet to the camp.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 67/89 Character Sheet d20+10=20 ; Thursday April 27th, 2017 9:19:11 PM
A practiced soldier, Sigvar dismounts when Tinker stops to call to the camp. He will accompany the wagon into camp on foot. He keeps an eye out for trouble. Perception 20
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday April 27th, 2017 9:51:39 PM
"Looks like we found it. Hmmm. Don't they keep any guards?" Trayvin looks around with his darkvision to see if he can find anyone guarding the camp.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=18 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 12:15:58 AM
OOC: I actually forgot to use my Tracking skill roll. LOL.
IC: Nikolai picks up the tracks easy enough and as it starts getting dark he pulls out is Everburning Stick. It makes a bright glow to attract night boogies but he's determined to stay on the path. He trusts that dragons don't usually do business at night. When the lights of the mining camp come into view, he lets Tinker take over, keeping his eyes and ears sharp. Just because they are close to camp doesn't mean everything is safe.
Perception +15 = 18
Prudence Gundle Friday April 28th, 2017 12:28:20 AM
Pru also dismounts when Tinker hails the camp, and continues on foot, leading her horse.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=18 ; Friday April 28th, 2017 3:06:30 AM
"You guys don't think the dragon menacing the camp is same one we fought? If it is maybe he's going after the people we care about instead of us in order to get revenge for us embarrassing him." Anna suggests.
After they get to the Camp Anna turns her dark vision in different directions looking for potential critters or dragons (Perception: 18)
Meeting with Calliembria Friday April 28th, 2017 4:11:37 PM
Anna and Nikolai see no sign of dragon tracks in the woods on the way to the camp. No news is good news, right?
Pru and Sigvar dismount upon reaching the firelight, both respectful and ready for any danger.
Trayvin sees no sign of guards around. The miners must feel safe out here. Or at least more safe than mine that seems to be troubling them.
When Tinker announces himself to the camp, Calliembra’s comes running from near the fire and jumps up to hug him about the neck, though she quickly releases her hold and punches him on the shoulder.
"It's about time you made it, little brother! You were always so polite and prompt to come when called as a tyke. What happened!"
Back by the fire, a voice chimes in from a stout gnome woman. "Is that little Daemarr? And who are his friends? Come, sit, eat!"
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday April 28th, 2017 10:10:44 PM
Trayvin is pleased that everything seems to be well at the moment. And the food sounds good after the fare at the roadside Inn. "I hope you have some good ale, the last we had was a bit watered down."
Trayvin will let Tinker make the introductions.
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday April 28th, 2017 11:08:04 PM
Tinker wraps his hefty arms about his sister and gives a measured hug, not wanting to squeeze any ribs! "Callie!", he shouts, ignoring the good-natured teasing that he expects as much as breathing from his family. He was never as quick on the social games and compensated by ignoring the by-play as much as possible.
"Mother Posie?", he calls, and Tinker is soon surrounded by his family, slaps on the back and hugs and grins. "Papa Jasper, Mother Posie, sibs, let me introduce my battle brothers and sisters..." and the dwarf makes introductions of all the Mailed Fist, Nikolai and Prudence; Michael, Trayvin and Anna; Sigvar and Pompous.
And then the return of his foster family; Papa Jasper, Mother Posie, the older sisters Goldi and Callie, the brothers Agate, Obsidian, and Nickel.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Saturday April 29th, 2017 12:08:53 AM
Nikolai disagrees with Anna. "It may be the same dragon but that it would know Tinker's family and where they live would be highly unlikely. Besides, the problems are reported to come from deep inside the mines. If the dragon was after revenge, their mining camp would be no more."
Nikolai greets Tinker's family when his turn comes around but says little. He has no experience with Gnomes and knows very little of gnomish customs so plays it safe by saying little. The offer of food sounds really good though.
"It is an honor to meet Tinker's family. I'm Nikolai and the Thumb of this Fist. Although the Leader, we all hold the same rank. Thank you for the offer of food," he grins.
Prudence Gundle Saturday April 29th, 2017 1:24:38 PM
"Yes, thank you," Pru says. "It all smells delicious. But we should take care of the horses first."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 67/89 Character Sheet Saturday April 29th, 2017 8:38:18 PM
Sigvar waves to the gnomes as they are introduces and is quick to take the wagon and horses over from Tinker so that the Dwarf can reunite with his family. He leads them where the camp bids him and gets the horses situated and comfortable.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+7=26 ; Sunday April 30th, 2017 11:01:41 PM
Anna says to Nikolai, "Still you have to admit that dragons are rare creatures in the Wold anymore. It is very strange that we find ourselves at odds with 2 such beasts in such a short span of time."
Anna also helps with the horses asking them if there is anything special she can get them and thanking them for pressing on into the night.
(Wild Empathy: 26)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Sunday April 30th, 2017 11:18:58 PM
Michael is tickled pink to meet Tinker's family. He bows and shakes hands all around. Ma'am, Sir, Sir, Michael Wittman, good to meet you, Trinker has told us much about you. Goldie and Callie is it? Helllo! Agate, Nickle and Obsidian? Micheal. do they call you nicknames? Obie, Nick and...uh...gate or Ag. I'm just called Michael or Mike. food sounds wonderful! what kind of trouble are you having?
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday May 1st, 2017 3:41:02 PM
Tinker is in about as good a mood as anyone has ever seen the dwarf in; smiles and laughter with the much more jovial gnome family. He responds to Michael, "Those ARE there nicknames. Their full names are Jaspertink, Posiepocket, Goldilocks, Calliembria, Agatorison, Obsidianness, and Nickelbak (who thinks himself the bit of the bard)."
Meeting with Calliembria Monday May 1st, 2017 6:27:09 PM
The horses are simple creatures, and appreciate a good good curry brush, a few carrots, and rest more than anything. Goldi shows Anna and Sigvar where they can hitch the horses up for the evening and assists in getting them settled.
Posie overhears the talk of Dragons. "Stuff and Nonsense! There's no dragon in these woods. Never has, nothing here for them! I bet that old coot in the inn was just spouting nonsense for attention again."
Pru, Trayvin, Nikolai, and Michael soon find themselves laden with plates and mugs, as do the others when they finish with the horses.
Tinker sits with Callie as she explains the situation. She loses a bit of her joking nature as she explains the seriousness of the situation.
The mine has been working for some time now, extracting mostly ore and the occasional gem. Last week, we opened a new cavern off of the lowest tunnels. It seemed like it would be an especially rich area, but something happened. The group that opened up the cavern never came back. A search party was sent after them, and they never came back. It can’t be just a cave-in, or the search party would have reported in. Now everyone is afraid to head down to the lowest levels, and a few are even considering leaving because whatever is down there might come up. For now, we've locked the lift at the top of the shaft, but some of the crew is too scared to go in at all."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday May 1st, 2017 8:48:05 PM
Trayvin enjoys the food and the company, but the matter of the missing miners has him very concerned.
"Sounds like a rescue operation is in order. How long have they been gone? Would the food supply have lasted them this long?" Trayvin suggests the group wastes no time with this effort and set in at first light.
As for the dragons...."I'm not sure what troubles me more, that it could be the same dragon, or that it could be two different ones."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 67/89 Character Sheet Monday May 1st, 2017 8:51:23 PM " Any lore on this place suggest that anything, um, bad, might be buried here? Some of the old races used to bury their problems. Could be you found one. Either way we can surely look down there, see if we can find your folks and make the new mine safe, or close it, whichever."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Monday May 1st, 2017 10:13:41 PM could be some sub-surface dwellers, Drow, Durgar, svin...siven...sim...you know deep gnomes, otunugs, neo-otunugs, theres a lot of things below the surface. Have you seen any sign of anything? Ya'll have been miners for years, ever hear of anything else like this?
Prudence Gundle Monday May 1st, 2017 10:35:56 PM
Pru is entirely out of her depth. She started out a farm girl, then became a sorcerer and a soldier. Mines are entirely outside her experience. "Um, well," she says. "Well, if they're in trouble, we'll do what we can to help." She hopes she sounds like she knows what she's doing, but she isn't hopeful.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=18 ; Monday May 1st, 2017 10:48:04 PM "If it were two different ones, then it would be a mated pair. Meaning twice the horde, hah!" Nikolai jokes.
But he turns serious as talk about the mine takes over the topic of conversation. "Doesn't sound good. Best hope is that they are slaves now. I hope we have not arrived too late. We'll need some rations for a couple of days down there. We'll start in the morning so we can get our rest and get our spells in order."
Even though they are in a gnome camp, Nikolai still has his Fist set up watches, although only one at a time is necessary so the watches are shorter. He takes a middle watch.
Perception +15 = 18
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 12:55:29 AM
After taking care of the horses Anna comes back in and enjoys the fare with the rest of the group. Anna is happy to meet the gnome family and greets each of them after Tinker introduces them. When she hears that Nickelbak fancies himself a bard she says to Tinker, "Let me guess every song written by him ends up sounding the same."
When people talk of what could be in the cave she says, "Could it be orcs, goblins or something more exotic like a creature of flame and shadow?"
She volunteers to take an early watch so her darkvision will still be in effect.
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 12:54:03 PM
Tinker brushes aside Michael's list of potential beings underground, the miners don't need to have more shadows to jump at. He looks at Nikolai, but thinks he already knows what his friends are going to say. "I think we can take a look. Little Brother (he points to himself) learned a few things from Old Unrak about dwarf subterranean skills."
"Before going, we'll want to set up a means of communication so we can tell you what's going on."
He starts tucking into the food as he sees Mother Posieglaring at his full plate...
Meeting with Calliembria Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 3:05:32 PM
It's a good thing it's late in the night and much of the food had already been consumed. Else the Agents would have found their plates overflowing long into the night.
The gnomes and miners take the chance to get a good night's rest, possibly the best they've had since this whole fiasco started. The watch sees nothing, and the sun rises quietly on a new day.
Tinker's parents and sister are much relieved that the Agents will be offering their help, but they have no idea of what could be causing the problems.
Pompous Marcus Maximus AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 (Yves) Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 6:25:07 PM
Pompous can't help himself but to get a little excited. A dungeon crawl. A dragon. Lives to save. Action. Adventure. A chance at glory.
{ Time to shine } he thinks to himself.
{ Time to shine }.
" Let's rock this mine! " { Pun intended}
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 67/89 Character Sheet d20+4=7 ; Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 9:01:58 PM
Sigavr listens to the tale, but is quietly worried. Unlike the others he doesn't immediately write off the miners, though there is a good chance they are dead or enslaved. Tinker's kin have enough to worry about without that being thrown at them. He gets to sleep early and on his watch, walks the camp. He does this to meet any of the miners that are still awake and to look over the defenses that the camp has in place. Should they need to run from the mine with pursuit, this could be an important bit of info. Profession Soldier 7
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 9:28:19 PM
Trayvin prays for spells that might come in useful. After that, he packs his gear and is ready to go. "Do we have enough rope? We might need some extra."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 10:06:13 PM
Pru starts the morning as she always does, casting Extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai. "Do we need any special equipment to get down there?" she asks Calliembria. "And if we do, can we borrow some?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 10:09:00 PM
We can mark the cavern wall every 50ft or so, maybe if one of the miners follows us, he can run back with news once we make contact? that or a spell. or when we make contact we go back the way we came and tell of what we saw. Anna, If I gave you some gold could you pull a couple of slow poisons or something from your pack? I've a feeling we might need some.
Michael finds that he loves Gnomish food! the odd folk know how to put together an interesting meal. Mushroom chili with pickled onions spiced with cardamon, who would have thought it?! but it works and works well. He sees if he can cage a care pack off Mama Posie before they set off. Flattering her shamelessly and gushing about how good the food was.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 10:16:34 PM
Nikolai awakens earlier than most others and spends some in meditation. His father, although a Cavalryman first, had been blessed by Domi and granted some clerical powers. It seems he also inherited some of that blessing but from Alemi. Tinker had mentioned some form of communication to the upper world so he prays for 'Animal Messenger' as well as his 'Magic Fang'.
"First chance we get to capture a bat, let's try it, so we don't have to hunt some animal down on the spur of the moment," he says with a grin.
"Never hurt to have too much rope," he tells Trayvin. "I've got 50' of silk rope, but feel free to bring along any extra you wish to carry."
After eating some breakfast he helps gather up their extra gear and asks Calliembria if the way through the mines is straightforward or should he draw a quick map. After ascertaining that the way is simple or given a sketch map, he loads up and points at Tinker.
"You're the Lead Man today, Lead!" and grins.
Pru had her turn, now Tinker gets his, he silently laughs.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 4:16:32 AM
Anna says, "Can't I just grab a scroll of animal messenger from my bag of tricks and convince a bat to carry the message to the miners if we find something? I can also actually talk to any animals we find down there and asks them if they have experienced anything weird."
Meeting with Calliembria Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 6:15:01 PM
Pompous is excited to do what his people do best. Sigvar has some worries, but keeps them to himself so as not to disturb the other miners and Tinker's family unduly.
Pru and Trayvin ready their magic for anything they think they may encounter in the mines, and ask for any assistance the miners can provide. The lift will take you straight to the new cavern. We can lower you down and back up when you're ready, so you shouldn't need any additional rope. There's no light down there though, so you'll need to take it with you. We have a few miner's lanterns that you're welcome to use.
Nikolai and Anna see to their communication with the miner's camp, and Michael sees to the protection of their stomachs by lavishing praise on Mama Posie. She blushes a bit, calls Michael a scamp, and gladly packs up some less perishable rations that are much better than any normal trail food.
There is one last thing though. The lift can only hold two of you at a time. Whoever goes down first will be down there alone for 20-30 minutes as we get the lift back up, reloaded, and sent down again.
Pompous Marcus Maximus AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 (Yves) Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 8:43:49 PM
Pompous leans on his stringed bow and addresses the group.
"I don't have any fancy innate dark sight abilities but If the group is looking for volunteers, you have one right here. My bow may be very useful down there. I have a lantern but another one or two to fully light the area would be useful. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 8:45:24 PM " Which means I need to go down alone at some point, since I am large. I'll go first and hold the line while the rest of you get down." Sigvar does not appear to think there will be any objections, and heads toward the lift, readying his everburning torch and shield.
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 8:58:53 PM
Tinker heads for the lift and bumps into Sigvar going the same way. The dwarf looks at the Minotaur and smiles. "Should have two go at a time, twice as strong to hold. And if we have Me and Trayvin, we can be down there without any lantern light with our Darkvision."
He looks at Nikolai who only grins back, and Tinker shrugs. "Okay. First lift is me and Trayvin. Sigvar is second. Then Prudence and Anna. Then Michael and Pompous. And then Nikolai."
"If everyone grabs a lantern but we only use two at a time, we can stay longer. Let's go"
Grabbing a miners lantern, Tinker goes to the lift.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:08:23 PM
"How far is it to the bottom?" Pru asks. She adds, "I can cast Feather Fall, you see, so we might be able to just jump down there."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 9:20:31 PM
"Sorry Sigvar, but I agree with Tinker, we should be the first down since we can see better and have the healing ready up at the front"
" I will have light spells to use, they won't run out but it doesn't give off much more light than a torch."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 10:01:28 PM
Nikolai accepts his position as last to go down with a nod. He looks at the miner's lanterns and takes one. He has Low Light vision but not Darkvision.
"Pru, we might need that Feather Fall later on, so keep them. Anna, having a Animal Messenger scroll will be helpful, especially if we get split up. Looks like we got plenty of light sources, I even still have my Everburning Torch. I think we're as ready as we'll get."
Nikolai remembers a prize he won at the Giggling Ghost one Christmas party. It was a helmet that had a small spike on the forehead where you skewered a candle so you had your hands free. He left it at home, though.
At the mine shaft he helps lower and raise the lift if needed while he waits his turn.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday May 4th, 2017 12:37:25 AM
Anna says, "My bag of tricks is full right now so I will just need 6 seconds and I can pull it from the bag. It's a ranger spell so I'll only need to use one twelfth of the bag's capacity to pull forth the scroll. I could also pull forth a feather fall scroll, wait we have the ring of feather falling that Michael and I are sharing. I can activate my darkvision SLA, wear the ring and feather fall down after Trayvin and Tinker. Nikolai can ride down with Pru and we can be ready to go 20 to 30 minutes earlier. Does that sound like a good idea? Alternatively I could use my spider climb ability to descend using the walls and we could let Sigvar borrow the ring of feather falling and then we could be ready 40 to 60 minutes earlier"
Pompous Marcus Maximus AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 (Yves) Thursday May 4th, 2017 6:27:03 AM
{ cheating a bit with the dual post, }
" I have a ring of feather fall and could just jump down depending on the height of the fall"
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday May 4th, 2017 8:50:34 AM
Anna says, "Between the 2 feather fall rings and my spider climbing we could technically get everyone down using only 2 trips of the elevator. I climb down, 2 people feather fall down, 2 people ride the elevator down, we send at least one of the rings back up in the elevator and the remaining people either ride the elevator or feather fall down."
Prudence Gundle Thursday May 4th, 2017 1:49:18 PM
Talk of sending a ring up in the lift is the final straw for Pru. She flings up her hands. "Guys, I'm a sorcerer. I can cast lots of spells every day. I'm not going to run out because I cast one Feather Fall. And with one cast, I can get all of us." Glancing at Sigvar, she amends it. "Well, most of us."
Meeting with Calliembria Thursday May 4th, 2017 2:16:07 PM
Much discussion goes around about how best to get down the mineshaft, until Pru throws up her hands in frustration. She casts the spell on the group, excepting those with rings so she can hit Sigvar, and jumps down the shaft, telling them to follow before the spell expires.
The fall is relatively quick and quiet, and much sooner than expected, the entire group has assembled at the bottom. It is quiet. Very quiet. As the Agents land one by one, they are forced to move a small ways down the tunnel to make room for those behind, unless they want to end up in a heap.
The passage is only 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, so everyone but Michael is cramped, and Sigvar has to bend almost double to make it in.
Please let me know of any preparatory actions, where lights are, marching orders, etc. The tunnel is single file and bendy, so you cannot see more than 10 feet or so.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet d20+4=14 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 4:50:53 PM " Well, with the ring just skip me and I'll wear the ring down, one spell, eight Agents on the lower level. What worries me is what if we need to come back up in a hurry. An hour to ascend if there are an army of Deurgar or Drow or whatnot trying to kill us is not cool. And that time gets longer if we find the explorers.."
Sigvar steps over to the lift to look down and see how the elevator is rigged. Maybe there is a way to improve the trip time. Knowledge Engineering 14
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+16=28 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:18:52 PM
Tinker smiles, "Featherfall , of course"
Before jumping, Tinker looks at Calliebra. "Lower the lift after us. When we find living miners, we'll pass 'em back. And we can get down fine, but will need the lift to get back up again." And the the dwarf jumps.
Down at the bottom, Tinker moves to the front, squeezing by people. He looks carefully at the tunnel and see if the stonecutting has anything unusual. "I'm in front, Michael behind me. Let's see what we can find." Tinker moves forward, using his dwarf instinct and darkvision to see what is about.
.... Perception 28
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday May 4th, 2017 9:41:04 PM
Upon reaching the bottom, Trayvin draws his Morningstar and readies his shield. He casts light on his shield and renews it as needed for those who need the light to see.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:06:15 PM
Given the very limited space, Pompous decides to switch out his bow and draws his short sword and shield. The blades humms briefly before igniting in flame.
" Let there be light... "
Pompous will stand where told in the order.
Prudence Gundle Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:46:40 PM Let there be light
Pru knows a cue when she hears one. She calls up a Dancing Lights, using it to create 4 glowing spheres of light, and arranges them in a line above the party.
She takes up a position near the rear of the group.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday May 4th, 2017 10:47:46 PM
Nikolai shrugs, "Oh, Ok." To himself he grumbles, 'She could have told us that she could get all of us from the start, avoid all the fussing...'
He anxiously awaits his turn to jump and wastes no time in doing so. On the way down he pulls out his Everburning Torch. Once at the bottom he assumes he'll remain in the back and Tinker continues to lead. There seems to be plenty of light but the way is narrow and Sigvar blocks all light getting from front to back and vice versa. With Sigvar's hulk squeezed in the narrow passage, he wonders how Linden would have fared down here.
"I'll take up the rear guard. Communicate by hand signals as best you can. Sounds will echo down here so do your best to keep quiet." That last he just had to throw in there even though he knew it to be an unrealistic expectation.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+9=25 ; d20+15=30 ; Thursday May 4th, 2017 11:49:08 PM
when he gets to the bottom of the hole, Michael scouts around, He looks for tracks, sniffs the air, listens intently and tries to notice things that may be slightly amiss down here, he keeps both his blades drawn, ready for attack at any moment. He lays in behind Tinker trusting in his friends Darkvision to spot threats Michael misses.
survival 25 perception 30.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=22 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 3:22:13 AM
(Perception: 22)
Anna gets in line where she is instructed to go keeping her eyes peeled. She draw her oversized club ready to cast shillelagh on it from a scroll if the group gets into trouble.
Meeting with Calliembria Friday May 5th, 2017 3:46:18 PM
Sigvar inspects the lift, but it seems that it was constructed by more skilled engineers than he, and sees no way to improve it, short of installing a more permanent structure and guide rails to prevent it from swinging into the rock walls of the chute. The travel time is for the safety of the occupants.
Tinker inspects the walls as he descends, but sees nothing unusual about the stone or how it was cut. He makes sure that Callie send down the lift after them for the quick evacuation of any survivors.
Michael hears nothing over the sound of his companions adjusting themselves into formation.
please adjust order as you like
After some discussion and lighting up the area, a marching order (or perhaps a crawling order) is established.
Trayvin - Tinker - Michael - Pompous - Sigvar - Anna - Pru - Nikolai
Sigvar is squeezed while in the tunnel
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday May 5th, 2017 6:57:07 PM
Without much else to do, Trayvin begins making his way down the tunnel. He let's anyone who wants to slide by him and get ahead. Some of them might want to get ahead of the group's light, and could probably do so pretty quietly.
By the light of his flaming sword, Pompous starts to sing to himself, again in a very low voice. ..
"We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig in our mine the whole day through To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig is what we really like to do It ain't no trick to get rich quick If you dig dig dig with a shovel or a pick In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! Where a million diamonds shine!
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig from early morn till night We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig up everything in sight We dig up diamonds by the score A thousand rubies, sometimes more But we don't know what we dig 'em for We dig dig dig a-dig dig
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho Heigh-ho
Chorus Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho It's home from work we go (Whistle)
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho "
AC 25 T 18 F 18 CMD 25. 29v Bull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=18 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=15 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 8:55:36 PM
Tinker slides ahead of Trayvin with a pat on his shoulder. The dwarf's urgrosh is in his hand, and he moves down the twisty corridor looking with darkvision for side passages, secret doors, traps, or equipment or people that may be laying about. ..... Perception. (+2 for stonework, +2 for traps, +4 for stone traps more than rolled) 18 18 31 28 15
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+15=35 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+15=30 ; Friday May 5th, 2017 10:14:02 PM
Michael slides past Trayvin with a pat and smile. he follows Tinker helping him to scan the area, watch for traps and find signs of those that have gone before
assist another. (perception) 35, 33, 34, 33, 30
Prudence Gundle Friday May 5th, 2017 11:00:05 PM
Pru is content with her place in the marching order, because it is excellent strategy and not at all because it leaves her at the back with Nikolai. She concentrates on keeping the Dancing Lights above the party so they can see where they're stepping.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=29 ; Saturday May 6th, 2017 12:29:09 AM
Nikolai doesn't bother looking for tracks. Whatever was there before is now trampled into unrecognizable dust. But he does inspect the walls as they go. Some of these underground creatures can hide their tunnels pretty good, even with illusions.
As he goes he lightly taps the sides of the tunnel with the but of his kama to insure solidity. It also keeps his mind off Pru's silhouette in front of him.
Perception +15 = 29 looking for hidden passages or illusory walls.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Saturday May 6th, 2017 4:31:06 AM
Sigvar tries his best to be quiet as he moves. The fact that his armor squeals and scrapes every inch of the walls and that he blocks pretty much all sight ahead or behind him not withstanding. If something were to incapacitate him, the group would be cut in half. He silently hopes that the way opens up, and soon.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Sunday May 7th, 2017 12:07:41 AM anybody got a shrink person spell we can put on Sigvar till the cavern opens up? Michael ask those behind him, the scraping and grunting are starting to ruin his whole "I'm a ninja" "shadow in the night", "Ghost" motif. also, the big bull minotaur will be a lot more effective in combat if he can move. right now he's just a walking last stand.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 24/14/21 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+9=25 ; Sunday May 7th, 2017 10:29:20 AM
Anna keeps her eyes peeled for anything as they advance in the tunnel (Perception: 25)
Anna replies to Michael, "I can pull enough reduce person scrolls from my bag of tricks to shrink Sigvar for 11 minutes if the ley lines and scrolls are cooperative. If I pull out caster level 1 scrolls all I would have to do is worry about the ley lines but then I could only shrink him in 1 minute intervals. I'm saving some of my bag's abilities for that animal messenger scroll we were talking about earlier."
Meeting with Calliembria d20+6=11 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+10=14 ; Monday May 8th, 2017 4:27:55 PM
Tinker and Michael squeeze past Trayvin to the front of the line and scout ahead. The tunnel twists and bends, and Tinker finds nothing unusual in the stonework and no remnants of the miners. Michael assists while he is able, but sees nothing himself, and quickly outpaces the light from the group.
Pru, Nikolai, and Anna have plenty of light, but see nothing out of the ordinary either.
Pompous sings an old mining song, and the others would shush him, if the clanking of armor and Sigvar squeezing through the tunnel didn't provide enough noise to cover it.
After about 90 feet, Tinker and Michael emerge into a cavern. Michael hears only echoes of the sound from the tunnel and Tinker's Darkvision cannot see the ceiling.
Tinker and Michael Highlight to display spoiler: { As you look around the cavern, Tinker looks up to see a boulder whistling through the air in his direction and barely has time to shout in warning to Michael. Michael, not being able to see, takes the full brunt of a second rock that he cannot see to avoid. AC25 for 14 damage }
Everyone else - Sigvar is about 30 feet from the end of the tunnel, with Trayvin and Pompous in front and Anna, Pru, and Nikolai behind, when two crashes and a muffled yell can be heard.
it will take a full round of movement for Sigvar to reach the end of the tunnel as he is squeezed.
Pompous switches out the sword and shield for his bow, notches an arrow and heads for the entry. Once at the mouth of the entry, he takes a step to the left to let the others get through. Pompous then tries to locate the source of the commotion.
" Heeeeeeeere fishy fishy fishy......."
ooc> Lol. Natural 20 on the perception check!
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20=11 ; Monday May 8th, 2017 7:10:34 PM
"Rock!", Tinker yells in warning, and then calls back, "cavern opening and someone is hurtling boulders at us!"
"Michael, break right and go defense, I'm breaking left. We have to keep their attention while the others catch up!"
Tinker moves to the left, going full defensive mode, and searches to call out where the rocks are coming from or if there are other targets.
.....
Full Defense. +6 AC
Perception. 11+14 = 25
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Monday May 8th, 2017 7:22:03 PM
SIgvar did not like being cramped like this. He was a sitting duck and the nails on chalkboard sound of his armor digging furrows in the wall was getting on his last nerve. Then the crashing began. Rock on rock with the definite sound of flesh in between. Stone was flying up ahead and his friends were getting hurt. SIgvar's hooves dig in and he surges forward. His desire is to break free and be able to fight and not die in this tiny, tiny hallway. " Make a hole if you don't want to get trampled. And for Gargul's sake do NOT shrink me."
Full move to clear the hallway to let the others get past Sigvar. Since there has been no report on how much room there might be out there or if there might be a sheer drop off (Should we assume Sigvar is still wearing that ring of feather falling? That would have gotten us all down with only one feather fall) SIgvar will step 15 feet forward, enough to let the others out.
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] Monday May 8th, 2017 9:55:13 PM
Pru is in no hurry to get into range, so before she moves she casts Protection from Arrows on Nikolai. "Unless they're throwing magic rocks," she tells him, "this should help."
She moves 30 feet ahead, careful to stay behind Sigvar.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday May 8th, 2017 10:24:22 PM
Michael broke right, Tinker went left, Trayvin goes straight ahead, casting shield of faith as he goes. With the light spell on his shield, hopefully the others will be able to spot the enemy as he makes a target of himself.
Active Effects:shield of faith 7 min light
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday May 8th, 2017 10:33:58 PM "Do rocks qualify as arrows? he asks Pru when she tells him what she is doing but does not object. "We'll see I guess."
When Sigvar yells out and surges forward, Nikolai chuckles, "A Grease spell would be handy on that armor right now," then follows Pru, following Sigvar.
OOC: probably won't emerge until next round.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+15=30 ; d20+18=19 ; Monday May 8th, 2017 10:48:48 PM
The large rock crashes into Michael. he hears "Tinker" Yelling "break right!" serendipitously thats exactly where the rock pushed him. He rolls to the right and continues to juke and jive while he searches for the source of the stone shooting sniper. He trips over his own feet though and staggers.
Perception 30 acrobatics 19 (nat 1 )
full defense. +6 to AC = AC 28.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24 - HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 7:17:50 AM
Anna activates her barkskin SLA and then moves up after Nikolai.
"When we are done here I'll pull a scroll of grease from the bag and use it on Sigvar's armor. We should of thought of that sooner. Grease lasts longer and it wouldn't interfere with is battle prowress."
Active Effects: barkskin: 1 hour (600/600 rounds remaining)
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday May 9th, 2017 9:06:23 PM
Tinker breathes hard, weaving his urgrosh, and hoping he can help his friends at this confusing fight where the enemy have better darkvision than he. Drow? Goblins? Kobolds? There are too many possibilities.
.....
Full Defense. +6 AC
Perception. 11+14 = 25
Prudence Gundle [AC 20; HP 67/67] Tuesday May 9th, 2017 9:46:24 PM
"Thrown rocks are ranged weapons," Pru replies with a grin. "So yes, it should work."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday May 9th, 2017 9:52:39 PM
"It's quiet...did they retreat?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday May 9th, 2017 10:33:35 PM
when light floods the room from Pru's spell Michael glances at the rock that hit him, the size will give him a clue as to the relative size of the being that threw it.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 89/89 Character Sheet Tuesday May 9th, 2017 11:22:57 PM
Sigvar tenses as the lights bloom. What he sees will determin how he tries to deal with this threat.
Meeting with Calliembria d20+10=28 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=9 ; Tuesday May 9th, 2017 11:31:40 PM
Light floods the room as several of the Agents careen out of the end of the tunnel. Everything is quiet for a second or two, as if those that threw the rocks were surprised to find more than two targets. Then a roar shakes the cavern and two hulking creatures charge out of the darkness at the newly appeared Sigvar.
knowledge nature: DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are common trolls}
Both of their mouths latch on to the 'taur, ripping small pieces out. It seems these were responsible for eating the miners that came into the cavern.
2 hits on Sigvar for 20 damage total
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+5=17 ; d20+15=35 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 12:36:07 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Prot. vs. Arrows
Knowledge Nature +5 DC20 = 17
Nikolai is more familiar with above ground things and has spent very little time underground and is not sure what those things are. However he must wait a minute, being last, to see how his team deals with them. Eyes on the surrounding area are important too. For what he can see, he takes in the scene. The terrain? size of chamber, type of flooring, wall cavities. Low light vision isn't as good as darkvision but his everburning torch puts out decent range of light.
Perception +15 (for above) = 17
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 d20+14=21 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 5:47:55 AM
(Knowledge[nature] 21 = pass)
"They're Trolls! Kill them with fire Pru!" Anna calls out as she emerges behind most of the group into the chamber with the assailants.
Anna's hair turns green and viney before billowing out and covering most of her body. Her legs become like tree trunks. Anna has transformed into a shambling mound.
Active Effects:
Plant Shape II: Form of Shambling mound 6 minutes (60/60 rounds remaining) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 20 foot speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, darkvision 60 ft. 2 slams+11(2d6+5+grab), constrict (2d6+7), space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, CMB+13/+17 to grapple, resist fire 20, resist electricity 20 barkskin: 1 hour (599/600 rounds remaining) = +3 natural armor bonus
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 75/89 Character Sheet d20+16=21 ; 2d6+8=12 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 9:49:41 AM
Sigvar's armor deflects some of the damage from the bites. In his element now Sigvar draws his blade and starts working on the monsters. As he draws he moves around them, drawing their ire and positioning them so that Tinker and Michael have their backs. Attack 1 hits AC 21 for 12 damage --------------------- Free action to draw a weapon as you move, 30 foot move to reposition the trolls ( attacks of opportunity apply) Single attack Please give Sigvar damage for individual hits. Adamantite armor absorbs 3 damage per hit from non adamantine weapons. I subtracted 6 from the 2 hits above.
dm edit: check - no problem. I was late posting last night, so was being lazy. ----------------------- Sigvar has Outflank now, have a party.
Fire Elemental Pru [AC 23; HP 67/67] d20+4=10 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 2:11:02 PM
Pru hesitates. Should she...?
But Anna specifically said to kill them with fire, and with the giant creatures in melee with her friends, this is no place for rays or fireballs. No time like the present.
"Fire," she says. "Right." She casts a spell--and transforms herself into a small fire elemental.
Fire Elemental Pru scoots up next to one of the creatures and attempts to burn it--but she is still a sorcerer, and she's still not very good at hitting things in melee. [Hit AC 10]
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+8=25 ; d20+12=21 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+7=13 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 5:00:22 PM
Knowledge Nature roll 25
" Trolls..... I hate orc loving trolls...... "
Pompous fires three arrows at the most obvious choice of the trolls.
Deadly Aim -2 to hit, +4 damage Many shots Precise shot.
Attack 1- Hits AC 21 with two normal arrows causing 24 physical and 6 electric damage. Attack 2 misses with a 13 (assuming AC 16 for the troll)
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+16=23 ; d20+16=29 ; d8+4=7 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 8:46:40 PM
Two trolls on Sigvar, and Tinker and Micheal just happen to be left and right, in perfect position for a couple of flanking attacks. Weaving through the room to confuse the troll, he gets within range and chops hard with his urgrosh at the left troll!
Move to flank left troll against Sigvar Acrobatics to avoid AOO. 23 Attack. AC 29. Damage 7
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday May 10th, 2017 10:07:35 PM
"Pru, you can wait till they are put down, they just need to be burned so they don't get back up."
Trayvin moves near Sigvar to check on his injury, and to keep the monsters distracted from Tinker and Michael moving up to them.
Active Effects: shield of faith 7 min light
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 75/89 Character Sheet Wednesday May 10th, 2017 10:14:15 PM " I'm fine Trayvin, just a scratch. Bet they broke teeth biting my armor. Check behind us (Since Sigvar moved behind the trolls) and make sure they are alone. Don't want more sneaking up on us."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+11=17 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+7=25 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=5 ; 5d6=17 ; 5d6=21 ; 5d6=19 ; Wednesday May 10th, 2017 10:36:51 PM I love syncronisity Michael thinks as he flanks the troll against Sigvar and begins working his rapier and short sword into his troll. there is a sweet moment when you flank an opponent, it's like a birthday, where to stab, what organ should I pierce today? even as the question enters his mind his hands are putting the blades to work. the first blade bysects a kidney, the short sword hacks at a hamstring and then he pulls back the rapier again and sends it up under the beast's ribs and deep into it's chest. It's almost a surprise to him, but he understands that he has been doing this so long that it's now not even a conscious thought when he does it.
Rapier to hit AC 17 for 4 damage, flank damage 17 Short sword to hit AC 25 for 3 damage, flank damage 21
extra attack to hit AC 25 for 5 damage. flank damage 19
stabbed creatures take 5 bleed damage per round starting their round.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Wednesday May 10th, 2017 11:47:56 PM
Cave Trolls? He looks at his hands and wonders how fun it would be if he could turn them into flaming fists of fire.
Meeting with Calliembria d20+8=26 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=11 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=12 ; d8+5=11 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 1:06:07 AM
Nikolai takes a moment to assess the surroundings while he trusts his comrades to handle the trolls. The light shows him an underground lake and a floor full of stalagmites. The light does not reach the ceiling or far walls.
Anna assumes a plant form and calls out for fire to put down the trolls. Price assumes a fire form, but is not accustomed to it yet and misses her target.
Sigvar positions himself, taking another 2 bites for his trouble, but gives back one of his own and opens them up to his stealthy friends. (13 and 11 damage)
As arrows and urgrosh impact the trolls, it gets lower and lower to the ground from the force of the blows. (49 total)
Michael manages to single handedly take revenge on the 2nd for hitting him with a rock. He notices a disturbing lack of bleeding though.
The other continues it's assault on Sigvar, biting him for another 11 damage. Luckily, its claws are not also able to get purchase.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 49/89 Character Sheet d20+18=37 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+18=38 ; 2d6+8=15 ; 2d6+8=12 ; 2d6+8=11 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+2=5 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 6:39:13 AM
Sigvar;s AC is 28, those hits still hit him?
Sigvar accepts the hits, worth it to keep them focused on him so that the others can quickly drop the targets. He adds in his own damage as well. Starting with Tinker's troll he will move to the other if he manages to drop the first one. Sword 1 Hits AC 37 ( possible Critical, confirmed to AC 38) for 27 damage 15 if not a critical Shield 1 Hits AC 26 for 8 damage Also initiates a Bull rush beating CMD 26 (probably not enough) If it works Sigvar can follow up to a 5 foot step and stil has reach/ Sword 2 hits AC 14 for 11 damage Horns Hit AC 18 for 5 damage
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 d20+11=12 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:40:35 AM
Anna moves up after the troll battling Sigvar and attempts to slam the troll but her attack fails to hit the beast (12 vs AC; natural 1).
"You doing okay Sigvar? I'm trying to help but I missed the troll. Hopefully I'll get him next round." Anna says finally being able to communicate with other humanoids while in other forms.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=29 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 12:07:21 PM
Pompous drops his bow and draws his flaming sword.
In Orcish he bellows " Time to meet your makers trollish demons!"
ooc> I have no clue what the distances are?
The stealthy ranger advances and strikes at the closest troll. =========================================== Hits AC 29 for 4 physical and 4 fire damage.
Meeting with Calliembria Thursday May 11th, 2017 1:18:34 PM sorry - was looking at the wrong stat bar.
The multiple wounds on the troll had begun to close up before Sigvar struck it down, stopping its attack for the moment.
Pompous approaches and activates the fire on his sword, slashing into the troll that Michael had felled. Where it had not been bleeding from Michael's artery severing strikes, the fire instead took hold and ate deeply into its body, convulsing though not able to move under its own power.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP70/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+11=21 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d4+2=6 ; d4+2=3 ; d4+2=3 ; 5d6=21 ; 5d6=18 ; 5d6=20 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 6:17:56 PM
With his Troll down Micheal turns and steps to where the other one is still battling his friends, taking a flank against either Tinker, Anna or Sigvar Michael's blades once again flash out. The rapier takes the troll in the liver, probing for the large vein the runs down and through it. while his short sword cuts upward into it's groin, trying to sever the large thigh muscles where they attach, his rapier rubs against a piece of broken rib on its way out, setting up a vibration in the blade the throws his additional attack off , where the blade should have flexed and slid in point first, it wobbles and slaps harmlessly against the things side.
Rapier to Hit AC 21 for 6 points of damage 21 points flanking damage Short Sword to Hit AC 26 for 3 points of damage 18 points flanking damage. Additonal attack Rapier to Hit AC 9 for 3 points of damage. 20 points flanking damage.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+14=16 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+4=8 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=12 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=9 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 8:04:19 PM
Tinker grins, the troll isn't paying attention to him and that's all to the good. The dwarf uses his fighting skills to fully attack, striking at the thick hide three times, and sneakily getting to vital points.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) d20+4=24 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 8:32:44 PM
The Agents seemed to have the fight under control for the moment, so Trayvin takes Sigvar's advice and looks around to see if there are any more trolls sneaking around.
Actions: perception = 24(nat 20 lol)
Active Effects: shield of faith 7 min light
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=22 ; d20+9=23 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 9:11:24 PM
"Alrighty then.... let's finish this."
The ranger keeps stabbing at the fallen troll. Pompous knows that the funny thing with trolls, unless you burn them good, they'll eventually just get back up.
------------------- Pompous his twice. AC 22 and 23. 7 physical and 12 fire damage.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=34 ; Thursday May 11th, 2017 10:28:30 PM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Prot. vs. Arrows
'A good old torch would come in handy right now,' Nikolai muses. With his Everburning Torch he didn't want the extra burden of regular torches so he has none. However, with one of the trolls down, Pru won't have such a hard time hitting it. The other one should fall quick enough also.
"If anyone has a regular torch, have Pru light it and help finish off the downed trolls, and beware of that lake," he calls out. No stories he ever heard had anything good coming out of an underground lake. So with Trayvin, he continues to keep watch for other hostile denizens, or even any that might just be watching.
Perception +15 = 34
Fire Elemental Pru [AC 23; HP 67/67] d20+4=12 ; d4=2 ; Friday May 12th, 2017 12:41:13 AM
Fire Elemental Pru tries to set the downed troll alight.
[Hit AC 12, and since the unconscious troll has all kinds of penalties, I'll be optimistic. 2 damage, and the troll must succeed at a Reflex save or catch on fire. If we're using my stats, the save DC is 16. If we're using stats for a standard small fire elemental, the save DC is 11.]
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 d20+11=29 ; d20+11=27 ; 2d6+5=11 ; 2d6+5=14 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+17=29 ; Friday May 12th, 2017 1:54:45 AM
(OOC: I believe the Wold ruling is you use the stat of your spell casting ability to determine save DCs in alternate forms as that is why I am pumping Anna's charisma)
Anna can do a double slam this round and so she does. Both slams strike the troll and her vines seek to entangle the beast.
(29 vs AC; 11 damage; 34 vs CMD to start a grapple; no AOO b/c grab) (27 vs AC 14 damage; 29 vs CMD to start a grapple; no AOO b/c grab)
Plant Shape II: Form of Shambling mound 6 minutes (58/60 rounds remaining) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 20 foot speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, darkvision 60 ft. 2 slams+11(2d6+5+grab), constrict (2d6+7), space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, CMB+13/+17 to grapple, resist fire 20, resist electricity 20 barkskin: 1 hour (597/600 rounds remaining) = +3 natural armor bonus
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Friday May 12th, 2017 8:45:49 PM
ooc: header updated.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday May 12th, 2017 11:08:41 PM
Trayvin sees Nikolai staring at the underground lake. Did he see something? This can't be good....
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Saturday May 13th, 2017 12:06:10 AM
Nikolai keeps watching the surface of the water for any movement.
Meeting with Calliembria Saturday May 13th, 2017 2:06:33 AM
The trolls are quite beaten into a pulp by the ministrations of the Agents, but quickly the wounds seem to be healing. Except notably where Pompous, and then Pru, start apply fire to the goopy piles of former troll. Anna easily entangles the downed trolls, getting her vines covered in troll mucous for her trouble.
Michael, Tinker, and Sigvar easily keep the other troll down until the fire can be brought to them as well. Soon enough, there are only two piles of smoldering ash and the cavern is quiet for the moment.
Trayvin and Nikolai cast their gazes over the lake, highly suspicious that something may come crawling out to menace them, but for now, they see nothing. The do, however, catch a glimpse of some bones and helmets towards the end of the cavern.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+12=25 ; Saturday May 13th, 2017 9:55:30 AM
Tinker looks about, not quite believing they are no longer under attack. And then, "the trolls must have thrown the rocks, then attacked", he concludes. There must be a nest nearby, he thinks, and then notices the bones and helmets. Miners helmets for sure, but to be certain, the dwarf picks his way over to the bone-and-helmet pile to carefully sift through for confirmation.
He belatedly remembers he is supposed to be in charge this time and looks up to see Trayvin keeping watch on the water. Good. What else needs to be done? Hmmmm... "The passage we took must have been the miner's work, so the trolls need another way to go and hunt. Someone find a path." There, he thinks satisfactorily, as he turns back to his inspection.
Perception. 25 to find things around the pile.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 49/89 Character Sheet d20+10=23 ; Saturday May 13th, 2017 10:23:04 AM
DM: sorry - was looking at the wrong stat bar. So don't take the three hits from the 2nd round? correct
Sigvar turns to look at the lake and nest of helmets and bones after he cleans his weapons. Perception 23
OOC Back from the hospital, everything seems to be good.
Prudence Gundle Saturday May 13th, 2017 3:14:14 PM
Pru dismisses the spell, and she is a girl again, sitting next to a pile of ash, smelling even more than usually like smoke.
"Well," she says, scrambling to her feet. "That was different."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d20+15=16 ; Saturday May 13th, 2017 7:48:27 PM
Tinker is the Man when it comes to underground stuff, so at his command, Michael begins to trace the edge of the cavern going right and looking for some sort of entrance. He realizes shortly that he will need light for this task he fiddles around in his pack, his pants and everywhere else he can think of, and then belatedly realizes that he did not bring even a torch. He has a portion of darkvison, but he thinks it might come in handy later on. chagrined, he speaks up. Uh...guys...I messed up, I didn't even bring a torch, can someone loan me a torch so I can check this room out.
perception 16 (natural 1).
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=23 ; Saturday May 13th, 2017 8:25:16 PM "Different you say? You gotta be kidding!" Nikolai's exclamation echoing back from deep in the cavern. "You were a fire hazard when in the flesh, now you can turn into REAL fire? Holy Crispy BBQ Troll Ribs!" Nikolai belts out a laugh!
Nikolai joins Michael to help look around the cave, holding his Everburning Torch high. They follow the edge of the lake to find a way around it, and look for other passages.
Perception +15 = 23
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=14 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=27 ; Sunday May 14th, 2017 8:38:55 PM
To Michael " No torch but I do have a lantern. I'll keep my sword as my light source. "
To everyone " Is anyone going to check the bone pile for magic items and other assorted loot? Arrows aren't cheap ya know."
Pompous takes a look around for various things.
Checks- Perception natural 1, Knowledge dungeoneering 27, 24 and 27
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 d20+9=12 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+14=26 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 12:46:56 AM
Anna decides to remain in plant shape at least until the ability wears off seeing as she can now talk to her friends while in other forms.
"Um, I kind of can't use my bag of tricks or scrolls while in plant form and can only use the ability that lets me turn into a shambling mound for 6 minutes so I think I'm just going to wait until the effect wears off." Anna says to Pompous, "If we are still around here when it does I'd be happy to check the piles for magic but maybe Pru or Trayvin could do it instead?"
Anna takes a look around the chamber trying to find the path.
Plant Shape II: Form of Shambling mound 6 minutes (57/60 rounds remaining) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 20 foot speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, darkvision 60 ft. 2 slams+11(2d6+5+grab), constrict (2d6+7), space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, CMB+13/+17 to grapple, resist fire 20, resist electricity 20 barkskin: 1 hour (596/600 rounds remaining) = +3 natural armor bonus
Meeting with Calliembria Monday May 15th, 2017 1:27:36 PM
Pru sits down in the aftermath of the battle to figure out how she feels. Other than some residual heat and the smell of smoke, she is none the worse for wear.
Tinker turns his attentions to the scattered detritus that looked to be the trolls' sleeping area. He amasses a surprising amount of objects, many of which many be quite valuable, in addition to a small pile of coins and gems.
A carved ivory scroll case with some type of strange lettering on it, perhaps elvish. A glowing green rock. A small golden box with sides that look like they move. A marble idol in the shape of a flying dragon. A very dusty painting of a woman who can only be a queen. A shiny metal mask that looks like a skeleton face with holes for eyes and no other holes. A box with a set of silver dice, one each of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 20 sides. A silver chalice with a emblem of a red shield with crossed silver swords on the side. Two silver hand mirrors with carved winding snakes around the edges. A silver holy symbol of Gargul. A small silver status of a dragon standing, with its wings folded, on a pile of coins. A tiny round golden gong with a ringer that is about 3 inches long. A sword that looks quite sharp but is completely green, the color of grass. A small, full glass vial in the shape of a sword. A foot-long thin glass tube filled with liquid. A leather-wrapped old paper. A silver wand with black tar tips on the ends with two coins inscribed on the sides: one heads, one tails. A fat, bulky, hammered metal wand with multiple flat edges and smash marks. In the middle of the wand, a shield has been crudely drawn.
The others finish surveying the cavern, but other than some minor shaping of the small passage they came in, it looks natural, and they find no other egress.
All signs seem to say that these were the only two trolls in the cavern. Tinker wonders about hunting, but it seems that there are enough fish in the lake and small bones scattered about that these two could have fed reasonably well without leaving.
There is still no sign of other activity in the cavern.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 75/89 Character Sheet d20+10=22 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 1:54:04 PM
Sigvar looks over the pile of loot Tinker has amassed, but has no insight into any of it. He also looks at the bones and other mundane items. Are these the remains of the miners?(Perception 22) " Trayvin, could you put some minor healing on these bites. It's not that they hurt, but the ast time I was bitten by something it made me sick."
Prudence Gundle d20+13=16 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=20 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 4:28:25 PM
"I'll check for magic, Anna," Pru says. "And maybe later you can give me some pointers for being in another form? I don't think I did it very well."
Pru moves over to the loot and casts Detect Magic. If any of it shows up as magical, she tries to figure out what it does.
[Here are some Spellcraft rolls: 16, 25, 18, 14, 20]
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday May 15th, 2017 6:33:55 PM
Tinker quirks his head at Pompous but doesn't stop sorting. He nods as Sigvar mentions that bites can fester, makes sense. He moves aside when Prudence checks for magic. "Can anyone check for Evil, too?"
As Prudence and maybe Trayvin(?) look at the treasure, Tinker walks to the water. "We probably just took care of the problem, but I don't want to say 'probably' to my family. Anyone have an idea to look up into the cavern roof and under the water. Just to make SURE there is no other way out?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Monday May 15th, 2017 6:50:21 PM "They didn't mention a lake or taking a boat, but these trolls had to get in here somehow. Didn't Calliembria say they opened a new tunnel and then the problems started? I'll take a look a ways across the lake a ways and be back in a sec."
Nikolai holds his everburning torch up high and rubs a colored band on his belt. Next thing anyone knows is that he's walking across the water as if it was solid!
DM Info: Activating Light Steps power from magic belt (legacy item). In short, as a Standard action, he can move double speed across difficult terrain and any surface will support him, but he must reach a solid surface by the end of the round. So he moves out across the lake for 40 feet then back to see if the other end of the lake can be seen.
OOC: see PC sheet for more details on Light Steps.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=32 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 8:26:46 PM
While everyone else keeps looking around, Pompous, bow in hand and arrow (+1) loaded, keeps guard.
Perception check 32
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) d8+5=6 ; d8+5=11 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 8:52:37 PM
"Of course Sigvar, here try this." Trayvin casts cure light wounds on Sigvar. -heals 11hp (using up his bless spell) "If it shows any sign of infection, let me know."
"Seemed ok to me Pru. Maybe next time you could try a different element. Let me know if you need any help with the items, maybe I am familiar with some of them?"
Active Effects: shield of faith 7 min light
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Monday May 15th, 2017 9:27:02 PM
The bite marks fade and Sigvar feels refreshed. [b]" Thank you Brother." "Remember, if one of the items proves difficult to identify, I have that Monocle that will help you, just say the word."[b]
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 d3=3 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=23 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 9:34:20 PM Thanks Pompous Michael says as he takes the lantern, after not finding an entrance (does the lake reside in the middle of the cavern or does it fill the cavern but for a "beach" ) he goes over and looks over the items that were found.
Hey Anna, if the lieutenant don't find nothing with his water walking, you think you might could turn into something that can swim really well and check the lake and other side out for us?
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 d20+9=23 ; Monday May 15th, 2017 11:13:15 PM
Anna says to Pru,"It's been a really long time since I possessed the ability to turn into an elemental as my lady took that ability when she blessed me with the gift of being a Morphling. From what I remember though they all use slam attacks and the slam attack is what I can do as a shambling mound. Anna demonstrates to Pru the finer points of the slam attack hoping to impart to Pru some of her experience. Also from what I remember air elementals can fly and turn into whirlwinds, earth elementals can burrow, fire elementals can light stuff on fire and water elementals can swim and turn into whirlpools."
To Michael Anna says, "Guess it was a good thing I haven't reverted to my normal form as I shambling mound I can swim and breathe normally underwater so I guess I will go investigate."
Anna then lumbers into the water and starts swimming scoping out what there is to see under the surface.
(Perception: 23)
Plant Shape II: Form of Shambling mound 6 minutes (56/60 rounds remaining?) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 20 foot speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, darkvision 60 ft. 2 slams+11(2d6+5+grab), constrict (2d6+7), space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, CMB+13/+17 to grapple, resist fire 20, resist electricity 20 barkskin: 1 hour (595/600 rounds remaining?) = +3 natural armor bonus
(OOC: Let me know how much time has elapsed oh kindly DM)
Meeting with Calliembria Tuesday May 16th, 2017 5:49:39 PM
Sigvar looks over the bones and shreds of clothes, finding what looks to be some mining paraphernalia, indicating that these were the miners that came into the cavern.
Ever trying to improve herself, Pru asks Anna for some pointers about switching forms while scanning her eyes over the auras of the pile.
She is able to identify (in order) the +1 green longsword, an oil of align weapon, and a scroll of remove curse, but is stymied for the moment by the gong (DC 26), one potion (DC 18), a scroll (DC 16), and 2 wands (DC 16 and DC 18). you can roll two additional times for the wands still
Nikolai skips out on the surface of the the water and is able to see the wall on the far side of the lake, but there are no openings that way either.
Pompous keeps watch while Trayvin mends some of the wounds that Sigvar drew from the trolls.
Michael assesses the mundane items for their value. A piece of Coral and a Pearl seem to draw his eye, but they probably would seem much less shiny to someone else. The scroll case is quite well made (60gp), as is the marble dragon (300gp). The platinum mask is valuable for both its metal and craftsmanship (900gp), as is the silver cup (100gp) and the silver dragon (25gp).
He has no idea of the value of the green rock, puzzle box, painting, dice, or mirror, but recognizes the holy symbol as representing Gargul.
Anna dives down into the lake and sees nothing but fish for a while. Towards the bottom though there is a pile of tumbled rocks marring the otherwise smooth surface. Perhaps the trolls entered from some hole here, but if there was any access here before, it no longer remains. It seems that no danger is likely to approach from here anytime soon.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday May 16th, 2017 7:42:56 PM
Tinker has run out of ideas. If no one has any other thoughts, it is collect the stuff and each of the miner helmets and go back to the elevator.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday May 16th, 2017 8:35:16 PM
Walking across the water, barely touching he surface, was exhilarating! His mentor had told stories of monks who could walk on the a thin sheet of frail paper without leaving a trace. This must be it. Concentrate on being 'lighter than air' and keep that concentration.
"I agree with Tinker. We get this stuff back up to the surface and report. With the destruction of the trolls, we can probably convince a couple miners to return with us and verify that there are no other passages to inspect."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday May 16th, 2017 9:07:18 PM
Michael picks up the green stone and holds it in front of himself. the then puts his other hand under it to catch it then lets go of it. if it starts orbiting around him he'll know its some sort of magic item and un stone or something like that.
yeah, it was just a couple of trolls, I can see them giving the Miners a bit of trouble, we might need to hold off claiming these items, the miners might have family and this stuff may hold value to them beyond gold.
Prudence Gundle d20+13=18 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday May 16th, 2017 10:13:31 PM
"I'm about finished here," Pru says. She looks at the two wands [Spellcraft 18 and 32], then heads for the lift.
Since one of the items she couldn't identify is a scroll, on the ride up she just casts Read Magic and reads the darned thing.
"The gong and the potion, though...somebody else is going to have to take a look at them." She sighs. "Sorry. I'm a bit of a dunce, magically speaking."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Tuesday May 16th, 2017 10:57:20 PM
Sigvar looks at the bones and helmets and thinks how bad it must have been for the miners. They were soldiers. Facing a pair of trolls with seven strong and capable allies at your side is nothing. Sigvar had been able to control the fight because he knew that he was backed up by the best in the business and had nothing to fear. Imagine how those miners must have felt. They emerged into a new chamber, their hopes soaring at the prospect of a new area to mine and explore. Then death by stone and claw and tooth. Sigvar could still feel the fear that soaked this room. It permeated the place, clinging to the stone, soaking into the water and tainting the air. " Tinker, will your family still find a use for this cavern? If so this place should be cleansed. The deaths of your miners fouls this place with a dark taint. We should not leave that to be dealt with by others. Our strength was enough to defeat the trolls, it should be enough to cleanse the taint left by their deeds. My mother would have known a ceremony to perform this feat, but I am not her, I do not have her skills. Travin, do you think you could do this if Tinker deems it necessary?" Sigvar looks at the holy symbol of Gargul and feels sure his mother is watching and would approve of his assessment.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 d20+13=23 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 6:54:35 AM
Pompous continues to stand watch. He listens to the others but this doesn't make sense to him. Was this all there was to happen?
The ranger walks over to where the trolls were first seen and looks around for anything out of the ordinary.
Perception 23.
"This was to easy"
Anna Morphling[Shambling Mound] (Hugh C) -- AC 20/13/17 - HP 75/75 -- CMD 20 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 8:09:45 AM
Shambling Mound Anna surfaces from her underwater inspection saying to the others. "I saw some fish and a pile of rocks towards the bottom of the pond. It could have been a passage at one point but if it was it is completely collapsed now. Nothing will be getting through that way unless its cleared and considering it is an underwater collapse the water itself is an obstacle towards clearing the way. I can take a look at the items you couldn't identify Pru, actually I can produce scrolls of identify when I revert back to my normal form."
Plant Shape II: Form of Shambling mound 6 minutes (36/60 rounds remaining?) +4 size bonus to your Strength, +2 size bonus to your Constitution, +4 natural armor bonus, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 20 foot speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, darkvision 60 ft. 2 slams+11(2d6+5+grab), constrict (2d6+7), space 10 ft, reach 10 ft, CMB+13/+17 to grapple, resist fire 20, resist electricity 20 barkskin: 1 hour (575/600 rounds remaining?) = +3 natural armor bonus
(OOC: Let me know how much time has elapsed oh kindly DM...I estimated 2 minutes)
Meeting with Calliembria Wednesday May 17th, 2017 5:27:57 PM
Michael decides to test the strange stone, despite Pru telling him there is no magic about it. As expected, it falls into his waiting palm. Maybe the miners would know something about it?
Pru identifies the wand with the shield as holding Mage Armor and the wand with the coins as holding Augury. She reads the scroll as finds it contains a casting of Remove Curse. Quite impressive deciphering for a dunce, I should say!
Sigvar wishes for the knowledge of his mother, feeling an uncleanness here. Perhaps a blessing from Trayvin would help to remove it, or a prayer to Lord Gargul focusing on the holy symbol found here.
Anna spends a couple of minutes in the water, then offers to produce a scroll once her shifted form reverts, which it will do in the time it takes to shuttle everyone up the lift. If only there was a reverse feather fall to cast!
Everyone else seems ready to leave, despite Pompous feeling like it was too easy. Then again, easy for the Agents is deadly to a group of simple miners unprepared for such danger. They gather up the damaged helmets and make for the lift to report back to Callie.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday May 17th, 2017 6:16:30 PM
"Tinker, did the miners worship Gargul?" Trayvin holds the holy symbol of Gargul and ponders. "I will say a blessing for the miners as they meet Gargul. Hopefully their next journey will be better than this one."
"If it proves necessary, I should be able to attempt to consecrate this area. I agree we should return with some miners to make sure we didn't miss any passages."
Chorus Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho It's home from work we go (Whistle)
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+15=24 ; Wednesday May 17th, 2017 8:59:16 PM "I don't get the feeling that many commoners, and I use that term warmly, worship Gargul. Nor does it seem that miners would bring such treasures down here, like that statue of the dragon? There's probably some loot the trolls brought in here and there's probably some the miners brought down. We'll let Calliembria sort out what belongs to the families of the deceased ones."
The appearance that the threat has been dealt with can lead to false sense of security. "Keep vigilant on our return as much as on our entry," he advises. "Let's return in the same order as we came down."
Perc +15 = 24
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Wednesday May 17th, 2017 9:21:28 PM
As they leave, Michael thinks that maybe they should bring the dead miners remains home. but then he thinks again and thinks that the miners family would find more closure if they came down and picked them up. he boards the lift a bit let down, He wishes he could have saved those miners, but saving folk is so rare in this business it was a forlorn hope. he is much better at dooming the beings that make saving folk necessary. The mine though got him to thinking about an old dwarf Warrant officer he once knew. what was that guys name....Jimmy....Jimmy Dean! yeah that's it. and what was that song he used to sing? He grins and starts to sing.
Every mornin' at the mine you could see him arrive He stood six-foot-six and weighed two-forty-five Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip And everybody knew ya didn't give no lip to big John (Big John, big John) Big bad John (big John) Nobody seemed to know where John called home He just drifted into town and stayed all alone He didn't say much, kinda quiet and shy And if you spoke at all, you just said hi to Big John
Somebody said he came from the plains sargrass Where he got in a fight over an Elven lass And a crashin' blow from a huge right hand Sent a Rattledam fellow to the promised land, big John (Big John, big John) Big bad John (big John) Then came the day at the bottom of the mine When a timber cracked and men started cryin' Miners were prayin' and hearts beat fast And everybody thought that they'd breathed their last, 'cept John Through the dust and the smoke of this man-made hell Walked a giant of a man that the miners knew well Grabbed a saggin' timber, gave out with a groan And like a giant oak tree he just stood there alone, big John (Big John, big John) Big bad John (big John) And with all of his strength he gave a mighty shove Then a miner yelled out "there's a light up above!" And twenty men scrambled from a would-be grave Now there's only one left down there to save, big John
With jacks and timbers they started back down Then came that rumble way down in the ground And then smoke and gas belched out of that mine Everybody knew it was the end of the line for big John (Big John, big John) Big bad John (big John) Now, they never reopened that worthless pit They just placed a marble stand in front of it These few words are written on that stand At the bottom of this mine lies a big, big man Big John (Big John, big John) Big bad John (big John) (Big John) big bad John
As happens most times when he sings, it' lifts his spirits a bit, so he pulls out some of Tinkers mom's leftovers and has a little snack as they rise. he offers some to the rest of the group.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Wednesday May 17th, 2017 9:33:44 PM
Tinker nods at Sigvar and the other Agents. "I think most miners give special attention to Domi, who rewards hard work, or maybe Ffloy to get rich. But I think any of the Woldian Gods would be appropriate; especially Gargul at the end of it all."
He nods and agrees with the idea of setting aside some of the treasure for the families who lost loved ones in the mine.
The dwarf gets his irritated scowl as Pompous starts singing but doesn't say nuthin'. The archer is entitled to his opinions and humor, even if Tinker doesn't like it. He gets thoughtful and nods along with Michael's catchy tune. "Mine to your heart's content in the Lands of Rest, good men and women of the earth." It was simple, but sincere.
Helmets and treasure in hand, he waits for Trayvin's blessing and then heads to the elevators and then the surface to tell of the miners' fate to his foster family and their companions.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Wednesday May 17th, 2017 10:41:26 PM
Sigvar nods at Travin's words. He did not wish for the miners to see the end that their kin had come to, but could not condone leaving the bones for whatever vermin might crawl in here. He pulls out his shovel and starts to dig a grave, as near to the center of the dry part of the cavern as he can. They have no way to identify which bones belonged to which miner, since all are broken, chewed and sucked clean. He chants slowly and rhythmicly the rites he had heard his mother use when she prepared one of the Fist for the journey to Gargul's throne, He places the bones into the grave with a gentle hand, they had been men and women good at their trade, taken by surprise while doing their job. When Michael pulls out the leftovers he asks for a plate, and lays it in the grave with the remains. He then fills the hole and takes one of the massive troll femurs and drives it in as a marker. From it he hangs the symbol of Gargul.
He steps back and addresses the words Thumb Nickolai had said.
"Few other than priests openly worship Lord Gargul, but many seek his blessings. Many a wife consults the grey robed Eyes when they wish to conceive a child, then shun them as soon as the blessing is given and the seed planted. Lord Gargul giveth, and Lord Gargul taketh away. He stands in observance of both our entry into the Wold and our exit from it. Very few does he grant the chance to return from his halls once they have lost their lives. Those few are truly heroes that Lord Gargul must feel still have a destiny to deliver to the Wold. These miners died under his watchful eye, for this talisman of his faith was here for him to see them as they died for each other, alone and far from the oes they loved."
" Lord Gargul, I implore you to welcome these miners into your halls. Grant then rich veins to work if that is their wish, or the chance to be with their families if that was denied them here in the Wold. I did not know a one of them, yet having met their kin I am sure that they were taken before they intended to leave this life. Honor then, and , in time when they tire of the rest you give, send their spark back to inhabit the Wold again."
Sigvar steps away, but stands ready should Trayvin need any help in consecrating the burial mound.
Pompous's song at first raises the hackles on Sigvar's neck. The Taur is about to round on the archer and remind him that people died here. Then a calming breeze touches his brow, almost like when his mother would blow on his forehead when he became angry without cause. In a flash he realizes it is a work song, one a miner or any other that toils would sing to pass the day, and in that way is fitting. He again reminds the group that they need not summon scrolls while he has the monocle that is of no use to him since he cannot detect or identify magic items, but should greatly enhance their ability to do so, even a 'dunce' like Prudence claims to be. This thought makes him chuckle, and the anger is gone as fast as it came. He will take the last spot on the trek to the surface. If anything comes up behind them, he will be ready to hold it while the others ready themselves.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday May 17th, 2017 11:01:05 PM
Pru reports her findings, then waits patiently for the lift to ascend.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 d20+20=35 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+18=26 ; Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:41:01 AM
Anna reverts back to her normal form and then pulls a stilled scroll of identify (150 gold; CL3) from her bag of tricks. She then attempts to use the scroll and succeeds (UMD: 35)
She then attempts to identify the potion and the gong which have eluded Pru.
She then pulls out her masterwood darkwood guitar and plays some "elevator music" while they ascend the shaft.
Meeting with Calliembria Thursday May 18th, 2017 4:54:48 PM
With the help of Anna's scroll, the last two magical items are found to be a potion of Owl's Wisdom and a chime of opening.
Michael and Pompous each have their own brand of traveling music. Hopefully it doesn't clash too much with the sick guitar riffs.
Sigvar is momentarily angry at the music, but then calms himself, and realizes that each person deals with death in their own way. He can't really dig a grave in the stone of the cavern, but he says some words honoring the dead and wishing them well into Gargul's realm. He is able and willing to assist in their burial outside though.
Nikolai assesses the treasure and realizes he has no way of knowing how much belonged to the miners and how much the trolls brought with them. He counts up the coins as well and finds a goodly sum. Much more than the miners would have been paid for many months of work. (319 pp, 2459 gp, 208 sp, 1179 cp)
Pru calmly rides the lift, eager to see fresh air again.
Trayvin says he can prepare a spell to consecrate the area, should it be found appropriate.
Tinker rides up and relays the findings to Callie, who is much relieved that the area seems safe, but weeps a bit for lost friends. She rides back down the lift to go over the cavern and bring back the bones to bury. She is able to find no more exits than the Agents found in their perusal, and she thanks Trayvin for his offer of a blessing. "It would be most welcome. Even though we don't particularly worship Gargul, knowing that he's keeping the spirits of our friends safe is a happy thought."
The Agents finish their snacks just in time to make it back to camp for dinner! The meal is a little less festive than the one when they arrived, but closure is good for everyone, and they will certainly be more careful when opening up new caverns in the future.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday May 18th, 2017 5:28:47 PM
Tinker keeps somber through most of lthe day, helping recover bones and setting things as right as he could. Even though the evening fire is somber for the slain, relief is there for the closure, and Tinker looks about at his battle buddies. "We did good work there.", he states matter of factly. "Having us channeled in that one small tunnel could have been bad if all three of us didn't keep moving, trusting each other to do the right thing." He smiles at Sigvar and Michael. "Hard to do that when you are hurting and can't see, Michael. Or inviting attack by unknown strength of enemies like you did Sigvar."
"And then there was knowing what they were and their vulnerability to fire, and then creating enough fire to do the job. Each of us played a part so the team worked well."
He looks over at Nikolai and smiles. "And now we are out of the mines, I give the lead back to you."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday May 18th, 2017 8:24:53 PM
Anna says, "That stilled scroll of identify was useful. I think instead of pulling another gemstone I will just pull another scroll of stilled identify. This way if we come across items we can't determine what they are in the future I can just use this scroll. Tomorrow I will put more gold in my bag. Are we heading out tomorrow or do we have further business here? Weren't there other places we wanted to visit while on leave?"
She says a prayer to Ma'ab on behalf of the miners too. "Dear Lady, should any of the miners accidentally venture into your domain please have mercy on them and redirect them to Gargul's realm."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Thursday May 18th, 2017 9:25:06 PM
"Well, Gargul is not the only Wold Deity whose edicts I am familiar with. Calliembria, with your permission, I will go back again tomorrow with a few consecration spells, and also offer prayers to the other deities of the Wold. I'm sorry for you loss, but hopefully the mines are safe now."
Prudence Gundle Thursday May 18th, 2017 10:53:51 PM
"We should give some of the money back to the miners," Pru says. "They lost people, and perhaps there are widows and orphans to think of." She smiles. "Not all of it, of course, but we shouldn't keep it all, either."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday May 18th, 2017 11:50:29 PM
Nikolai expresses his condolences to the families of the lost miners. "Please retrieve all the items that belonged to your kin," he says with heartfelt sorrow. With what's left over they can decide what to keep and what to give to the gnomes.
He knows nothing of gnome morning or burial customs and watches with quiet solemnity.
Glad that there are no other dangers in that particular segment of the mine, he starts thinking of the weeding they are to attend and asks Tinker to verify If there is anything else they can do while they are here.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Friday May 19th, 2017 8:26:37 AM
Sigvar looks at the monocle he offered to the group to identify the iems and shrugs. maybe someday He helps with the retrieval of the bones and their burial topside, then tries to stay out of the way while the gnomes grieve their kin.
To himself he thinks { And we are going to trust these people to "only" take what belongs to their kin? Well, okee then. Guess we're working for free, cause darn if I'd leave anything behind if I was them!}
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Friday May 19th, 2017 7:15:13 PM
Michael listens to Tinker and his mouth opens more and more as the taciturn speaks He says in a quiet voice Tink, thats the most words I've ever heard you say off the cuff....wow he then thinks for a minute and speaks again. sure all that stuff was what we did right, but the bigger and more important question is what we did wrong or could do better. I for one should have taken a potion of Darkvision early on, then I could have avoided that rock that the one threw. If Sigvar would have gotten stuck, that could have led to a sticky situation. That's two things I can think of off the top of my head having spoken Michale pops another one of MaMa C's wonderful stuffed shriker rolls in his mouth.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Friday May 19th, 2017 7:55:02 PM "The mission is what it is Michael. Had you taken the potion and had it run out just before the tunnel opened up the result would have been the same. As for me, the tunnel wasn't going to get any larger and I was not going to get any smaller, so getting stuck was a real possibility. Had it happened we would have dealt with it. Deal with what is, not what could be. If you dwell on what could have been you will lose sleep doubting, and it could one day make you hesitate and disaster could ensue." "I am glad that I got that training in how to flank with an experienced combatant. By turning those Trolls to give you and Tinker their backs was really their undoing."
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday May 19th, 2017 10:34:38 PM
Tinker blushes a little under his beard at Michael. The dwarf isn't sure the Halfling was serious or joking, but Tinker realizes he doesn't normally talk much. "Just needed sayin'", he says defensively.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Friday May 19th, 2017 10:51:11 PM
"Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to pick up a scroll of reduce person just in case we need it."
Prudence Gundle Saturday May 20th, 2017 11:44:17 AM
"If we get a scroll, I'm happy to cast it," Pru says. "Although it will also reduce Sigvar's ability to damage the enemy, so it should just be for emergencies."
Meeting with Calliembria Saturday May 20th, 2017 5:54:11 PM
As good soldiers, the Agents are quick to assess their battle and plan for how to be more successful in the future.
A few personal effects are collected from the pile - mostly broken mining gear and a few coins. Barely a dent in the glittering pile that was recovered. Not that they would object to a little bit extra to cover the losses they took in personnel and equipment.
Callie takes Trayvin back the next day to spread Gargul's blessing through the cave. The miners feel more safe immediately, though the dead trolls may be better for that than any blessing.
It seems that they're mission at the mines wrapped up in plenty of time for them to still make it to the wedding on time. I hope they all brought their presents!
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Sunday May 21st, 2017 11:47:32 AM
Sigvar looks at the items the miners bring out of the ground and make into various items. If they happen to have a jeweler among their number, he asks if a certain type of chain can be made or him at short notice. He explains the Tauric item to the craftsman and answers any questions the maker has. He intends it as a gift for Prudence's sister and her husband.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Sunday May 21st, 2017 7:49:34 PM
Nikolai observes the gnome social life and how they revere their dead loved ones. After he is sure they have retrieved all they want from the pile they retrieved from the troll cave he puts the rest in a sack.
Taking Tinker aside he asks his friend, "I'd like to offer more for their loss but I don't want to offend your family. Perhaps if we gave some of the loot as a condolence gift from the Mailed Fist it would be accepted without offending them. You decide if that would be ok and what to give."
Next he asks Calliembria if they know anything about the route to Prus' sisters place and annotates what they know on his map.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Sunday May 21st, 2017 9:18:33 PM
Michael thinks about what to get for a wedding gift. Gold and jewelry are all well and good, but a starting family needs sundries. cooking utensils, linens, furniture. He resolves to hold off on a gift until he meets the couple, then he can maybe come up with something that will benefit them in the long-term as well as short-term.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Sunday May 21st, 2017 11:04:55 PM
Anna says to her companions, "Depending on how long we have until the wedding I can pull pretty much any mundane item worth 300 gold or less from my bag of tricks. I can also pull any scroll or potion worth 300 gold or less."
She then turns to Pru and asks, "What kind of things could your sister use?"
Meeting with Calliembria Monday May 22nd, 2017 10:46:45 AM
Callie looks like she feels uncomfortable asking for money, seeing as the Agents just pulled them out of a bind. She finally says that maybe a few hundred silver pieces would be more than adequate to replace some gear and hire on some new hands at short notice. Then she notices the slightly glowing piece of rock and her eyes widen.
"Where would the trolls have found this? If there's more down in the mines, I can only imagine at the wealth we'll find! This is a genuine rock from the heavens! This alone would see us well into retirement. It must be worth upwards of 6000 gold pieces!"
Despite the recent hardships, the miner in her cannot help but be excited at the prospect of getting back into the mine.
The rest of the Agents discuss the wedding and wonder what some suitable gifts may be. They certainly have time to come up with something good. The wedding is not for a few days yet, but they have at least three days of travel ahead of them, too. Assuming there are no bumps on the road.
AC 31 T 24 F 24 CMD 31 35 vBull Rush or Trip; HP 71/ 71 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday May 22nd, 2017 12:21:21 PM
Tinker is happy his family and he miners are happy. "Good to see you again", he says with hugs all around. And he's glad that the miners are eager to now explore the ex-troll cave. He shakes his head at Nikolai. "They've taken all we can give without providing offense. Let's get back on the road and head for Prudence's family's wedding."
And with happy goodbyes, Daemar is ready to go.
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Monday May 22nd, 2017 5:39:03 PM
Pompous, still feeling very much being the new person in the group, walks, listens and says little. He is certainly grad that there are two less Trolls in the Wold. While, in theory, every life is previous, Trolls generally don't offer much more then murder and mayhem. And they smell very bad too.
Every once in a while, he takes out a book from his pack and scribes in a few lines. To the observant, the title of the book, in bright gold letters reads:
The Chronicles of Pompous Marcus Maximus- Hero and Legend. Vol.1 - The Legend's Early Years -As recorded by the Hero himself- (all rights reserved)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Monday May 22nd, 2017 9:07:32 PM
Michael looks at the rock. 6000gp you say? what kind of rock is it, I've never heard of a heaven rock. He thinks for a minute. Tell you what, I'll loan you 100gp. but in return, if you happen to strike it rich down in that cavern and find a bunch more of those stones you can pay me back 1000gp. if you don't...well...you don't own me but the original 100gp and you can pay it back as you are able, no interest. how does that sound?
Prudence Gundle Monday May 22nd, 2017 9:53:10 PM
Pru is ready to turn her attention to her sister's wedding. It's kind of a surreal feeling; she's been separated from her family for so long, and now--is she really going to see them all again? Or is this some kind of horrible mistake?
"We're farm folk," she replies to Anna. "So they'll want practical things--but that doesn't mean they can't be pretty, too." She pauses. "Verity always liked sewing, and embroidery. And a little weaving, too, I guess. So she might like some pretty threads for embroidering. Or things for the house, although I don't know how much the families will have done already."
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Monday May 22nd, 2017 10:21:36 PM
"If they are willing to accept it, I think they should keep enough to hire a warrior to guard their camp and patrol the cave."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) d20+14=22 ; Monday May 22nd, 2017 10:49:16 PM
Nikolai nods at Tinker's suggestion that giving them anything more would embarrass them. However, he takes a small bag and puts 300 silver of his own in it and hides it on the mine lift.
Stealth +14 = 22
He hopes no one saw him. Next he takes inventory of their food supplies and gets ready for their departure, seeing that the horses are well and ready to go. He keeps his surprise at the value of the green stone and certainly hopes there are more and not something the trolls picked up before they got trapped in the cave.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Monday May 22nd, 2017 11:20:09 PM
"I'll have to see what my bag of tricks can do with pretty threads. For the most part I've just pulled scrolls and other items we needed in the course of adventures as well as random gems to empty it out. Tell me could your sister use a masterwork loom, or needles or needle point? I could get her some fine tools with which to practice her craft. How would she feel about golden thread? I think it would be fitting to perhaps gift her with that as my bag of tricks is granted to me due to the fey and I seem to remember a story about a fey who could spin straw into gold..." Anna says
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 12:07:12 AM
Sigvar asks Prudence," What is the man she is marrying like? Is he a farmer as well? Would we serve them y bringing them livestock or some other farming essential? I am sorry, I know nothing of farming, all I have ever known was the Fist." He listens closely to her answers, preparing to ask Anna to get him a good gift for Prudence's family.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 9:19:05 PM You know if they are like most newlywed couples I've seen, just getting started and needing to learn a trade, well maybe they might could take over the inn we stayed at, we could prolly buy it for them and if we find out whats stopping the trade coming in from the north, it could become really profitable for them, heck if we could do the mailed fist waypoint thing they could do pretty well with that as well.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 9:22:51 PM
Trayvin ponders what to get for a wedding present.
Meeting with Calliembria Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 9:59:25 PM
Ideas fly back and forth, between the practical and the ostentatious. It seems the bag of tricks can come up with most anything small that they can think of. Thread in a myriad of colours should pose no problem.
An inn old be a grand gift. Maybe too grand, and that assumed that the current owner wants to sell. Which he may if business hasn't turned around. But then you would be gifting a failing inn, so that wouldn't quite do either.
Nikolai slaps a little extra cash in the lift, where an industrious gnome is sure to find it. He drops some hints about hiring some muscle, too, or even training the miners a bit to use a pick or hammer as a weapon.
Food is packed and horses are rested and ready to be off, if the Agents have decided that they're done being comfortable and well fed for the time being.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 11:07:05 PM
As she sets of with her companions, Pru continues to discuss wedding gifts.
"Michael, they wouldn't know the first thing about running an inn! Better to have somebody there who knows what they're doing, I think."
"Anna, I think Verity would probably rather have several good, sharp needles than golden thread. Although I can't say for sure."
"Livestock would be welcome, Sigvar, although anything bigger than a chicken would probably be too elaborate. But you could get them a nice laying hen, certainly. Or, if you wanted to get something bigger, we could all chip in on a heifer. That would be a very welcome gift, I think."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 11:17:46 PM
Sigvar is ready to march. He keeps rolling the ideas over in his head, wishing he knew better who Prudence's sister was and who her groom was. It was hard enough to try and think of a life beyond service to The Fist, harder still when you don't know the people.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Tuesday May 23rd, 2017 11:18:54 PM
Time to move on and let Tinker's family grieve as a family and not have strangers looking on. "I figure we take our leave and spend the night in the town, then get a good start early in the morning to Pru's sister's place."
What Nikolai figures is the Agents getting some RnR in town. Visit with the folks, maybe find a good loom, or plow or plow horse as a present. As soon as they are all gathered together and Tinker has made his farewells, they head back towards town. A good tale of troll fighting ought to go pretty well in the tavern.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Wednesday May 24th, 2017 11:54:41 AM
"Yeah we could spend some time at the tavern before taking off for Pru's sister's wedding." Anna agrees.
"I could easily pull some fine needles from the bag as well as assorted thread and like I said I think I could even pull a finely crafted loom. (OOC: per equipment page masterwork artisan tools cost 55 gp)
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Wednesday May 24th, 2017 6:58:02 PM
Pompous spends his wait time polishing his armor and fletching some arrows. Sometimes travelling can be darn monotonous.
Trayvin AC 22/13 touch Hp 70/70(BrianZ) Wednesday May 24th, 2017 9:25:57 PM
Trayvin says some farewell to Tinker's family. He hopes the loss of the miners doesn't hurt them too much.
He's ready to stop by that tavern, it felt uncomfortable to impose.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Wednesday May 24th, 2017 10:42:43 PM
Michael shrugs, eh...heck I didn't know how to be a soldier when I first started, you know how the old saying goes. give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for life. Take the mans fish, slap him up side the head and threaten him and he'll have a fish for you tomorrow as well....where was I going with this?....I can't remember. I just thought you'd like to have your sister a bit closer to you was all.
Michael gets his mule saddled and his gear packed away. He's ready to hit the road.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday May 24th, 2017 11:35:01 PM
Pru fills her Fist-mates in on her family.
"There's Ma and Pa--Milly and Delem," she says. "Verity, the one who's getting married--she's the oldest. Then me. Then Rye and Pye--Righteous and Pious, officially, but we call them Rye and Pye. They're my brothers. They were complete pests when I--when I left. I guess they'll have grown up some since. Faith is--well, she's a little slow, but very sweet. Mercy was the baby when I left, but she'll be walking and talking now. There may even be a new baby; I haven't heard from anybody in so long...."
Meeting with Calliembria Wednesday May 24th, 2017 11:47:30 PM
Sorry all - just got off a plane. Will be moving forward tomorrow. Living this rp though!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 60/60 CMD 28/30(Grapple) Thursday May 25th, 2017 12:19:58 AM
Nikolai marvels at the size of Pru's family. He has a couple of siblings but certainly not that many. He's the oldest and therefor was expected to join the Mailed Fist. Father told him it was his choice, no one was forcing him to, but he felt that it would not only get him out of the house, but that he would be able to see the Wold like his father and grandfather and great grandfather and ... so forth, had.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 28 (T 13, FF 23) CMD 28 HP 86/89 Character Sheet Thursday May 25th, 2017 12:34:42 AM
SIgvar thinks of his family. He only ever met his mother. No other relatives ever visited her, but she spoke of them. All were soldiers, first in the Fist, then after retiring back at home. Maybe he would see that home one day. By her account it was nothing special. A barren windswept island with a dangerous reef full of shipwrecks, and undead sailors washing up all the time. Odd he thought, Prudences parents had so many children they would cast out one that was different. His mother had loved him and protected him her whole life, even when she conceived him it was calculated to protect him. When she died he felt a profound loss, but he had so many in the Fist that were his foster fathers that it was not devastating. Then duty took over and he had to uphold the family name. Life was strange. None of her family had better try to hurt Prudence. That would not be a pleasant scene. He wouldn't hurt them, she wouldn't like that, but he made one hell of an obstacle when he wanted to.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- AC 27/14/24- HP 66/66 -- CMD 17 Thursday May 25th, 2017 7:40:09 AM
Anna wonders what it must be like to actually know one's parents let alone have all those siblings. She was a foundling given to the citadel with little more than a scrap of paper scribbled, "Anna Morphe."
Technically Anna thinks she became a child of Queen Ma'ab when she was accepted as a Morphling and her lady gave her the new surname Morphling. She thinks back to the half-elf Druidess who raised her, Kara Greeneleaf and wonders what her mentor is up to these days. Anna would like to catch up with Kara at some point and let the half-elf know about how she had changed. She would also like to learn more about the Morphes maybe she did have some kin out there?
Pompous AC 26 CMD 24/19, HP 81/81 Thursday May 25th, 2017 5:14:45 PM
Pompous sits and writes... the notion of someone else getting married doesn't really appeal to him..
{ And our handsome hero oversaw the groups' preparation for the.... }
" Hey! Anyone know how to spell "festivities"????"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC22, T18, FF16 (ucdodge) HP766/70 Me+12(8)10 for TW, R+12, CMB+11, CMD+22 Thursday May 25th, 2017 6:17:58 PM F E S T I V I T I E S....I think.... Michale says absently. Pru does have a large family. Michael never really had a family. Bennie the Knife was the leader of the cell, and he was always concentrating so hard on keeping them alive that there was little time for a young halfling. Vera, the closest thing he ever had to a mother, was not cut out to be a mother, a cutpurse and thief sure, but not a mom. he had brothers of a sort. older rogues that participated in the failed attempt. Loric, he always smiled and often had treats for Micheal. but he died on their 5th move, delaying the secret police so the group could get away. Dalron, dour, frowning, but he taught Michael how to use a blade and where to cut someone to make them bleed. He died with the rest of his cell after their 20th move. Michael hasn't thought of them for years. Suddenly Memories flood him. all the precious and rare good times. the laughter, the jokes. the rare moments of love when they weren't working....as they travel Michael realizes that these memories can't be pushed to the back as he focuses on watching for trouble. He lets someone else take the lead and hangs back near the middle...digging up bones...
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