DM Kathy Thursday June 8th, 2017 11:17:03 PM
[Everyone take 6000 XP for the previous scene.]
Your journey to Aisildur is uneventful. You don't have a specific location for Jonos Aerdhuryn's manor house, but you can get close enough for your spells and divinations to take over. The house is large, and fairly new, perched atop a cliff overlooking the sea. On the shore at the base of the cliff is a small, private dock. There are no boats there at present. It would be a bit tricky, but the Lionfish could tie up there. Or she could ride at anchor and you could take the small boat to the dock.
It is early afternoon.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Thursday June 8th, 2017 11:57:37 PM
Rill stands ready to go.
He looks up at the cliff and at the empty docs in the distance. "Hmmm. How to best proceed? I tend to favor a direct approach, but what do the rest of you think?"
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||30; T21||17; FF24||23; CMD36||30 Friday June 9th, 2017 1:15:07 PM
((Mark what?))
Zod, planning no diplomacy on his part, agrees with the direct approach, and suggests anchoring the Lionfish offshore and taking the smaller boat to the dock (if there's an issue with room, Zod can Wildshape into a water elemental & swim alongside).
Zod casts his long-duration buffs. Reduce Animal on Kunda; Greater Magic Fang and Longstrider on his companion & himself with Improved Share Spells. Unless it looks like a fight is imminent when they land, the medium-sized snake climbs up onto Zods shoulders and he carries her.
Also, if Terser agrees, Zod goes through a Mailed Fist training routine with the dwarf each morning on the deck of the Lionfish.
[Mailed Fist] Team Tactics: At the start of each day, a specialist can go over the ins-and-outs of a teamwork feat with a single ally (ie, any friendly creature). For the entire day, that ally is treated as knowing one teamwork feat the Specialist possesses, but only for the purposes of the specialist activating his own teamwork feats.Outflank. ((If Terser's cool with it, Zod gets +4 instead of +2 when flanking with him)).
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d100=52 ; Friday June 9th, 2017 2:09:12 PM
Rill will cast a Divination, asking, "What is the best way for us to approach Jonos Aerdhuryn's manor house without causing alarm for the inhabitants?"
(Rill needs 82% or less to succeed - 52% - success!) -------------------------- Divination - ...a divination spell can provide you with a useful piece of advice in reply to a question concerning a specific goal, event, or activity that is to occur within 1 week. The advice granted by the spell can be as simple as a short phrase, or it might take the form of a cryptic rhyme or omen. If your party doesn't act on the information, the conditions may change so that the information is no longer useful. The base chance for a correct divination is 70% + 1% per caster level, to a maximum of 90%. If the die roll fails, you know the spell failed, unless specific magic yielding false information is at work.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Friday June 9th, 2017 5:00:54 PM
Terser is always willing to learn new fighting techniques. Over the course of the journey, he learns how to position himself to open up an enemy to Zod's attacks. Considering his reach allows him to threaten many enemies, it should not be too difficult for Zod to get to a flanking position.
When they reach Aisildur, he suggests that they go into town before approaching the manor and get an idea of what type of man Jonos is.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Friday June 9th, 2017 6:05:01 PM
Bralin regards the manor.
"Tis well situated for defense," he notes. "E'en an approach by air would be noted, so long as the intruders were visible."
The dwarf waits while the more magically savvy members of the group make their deliberations.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) Friday June 9th, 2017 9:29:05 PM
Zeoll is willing to take the more direct approach this time too. "Let us apprroach as Bonetown folk looking forr a child we hearrd he may have found. Be dirrect and honest. Say that we would be glad to agrree to an apprropriate rrewarrd. See what he says. See if we can meet this child."
However the old liontaur asks Reggie to stay behind with the Lionfish. What if she is recognized? What if the child sees her and gives away the game. And the old liontaur is secretly not sure she is up to it. She has been so quiet lately.
Before going ashore, Zeoll will sound his horn and also cast Mage Armor and Glibness. Anyone want Mage Armor?
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 Sunday June 11th, 2017 5:22:53 PM
Jozhur nods at the plans, willing to go along with whatever is decided. He sets about check his bow and blades, fully expecting a fight.
DM Kathy Sunday June 11th, 2017 9:34:54 PM Rill casts a Divination, and receives the following answer: Charm goes west; stealth goes south.
At Zod's suggestion, you take the small boat, leaving the Lionfish at anchor. You row up to the dock and tie off.
Exploring the beach a bit, you find the path up to the house. It is, of course, steep, and slippery in places. Stair steps have been hewn into especially steep sections.
It's not the smoothest path, but it seems safe enough. Even a bad slip-and-fall will probably earn you no more than a bruised shin and a sprained dignity.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+26=45 ; Monday June 12th, 2017 1:54:33 PM
Rill shares the results of his Divination with the others.
"Hmm. Well, our charming liontaur seemed to be effective last time, and even if we don't succeed, his story of looking for a lost child is sound and honest. Go west old liontaur!"
Rill keeps an eye on the others as we proceed. He will use magic here and there to bolster their climb if needed. But he cautions, "We're already an intimidating looking group. Best we don't appear to Fly or Air Walk as we approach."
He will also look around as we go looking for anyone hiding along the way.
Perception = 45
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) d20+13=21 ; Monday June 12th, 2017 2:29:10 PM
Terser uses his decorated glaive as a sort of walking stick on the way up the mountain, and offers his other arm to Tishe', should she desire it.
He also keeps his eyes peeled for sections of the path that may be more dangerous or close to crumbling. perception 21 incl bonus for stonework
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) d20+9=10 ; Monday June 12th, 2017 6:45:14 PM
Bralin falls into position at the rear of the line, keeping an eye out for anyone approaching from behind them.
Unfortunately, he keeps stepping on the snake's tail, which distracts him to no end.
Perception - Nat 1
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Monday June 12th, 2017 6:52:34 PM
Zod, physically imposing and a bit unseemly, follows at the back of the group with Bralin. On the steep slope, Zod puts the snake down to climb on her own, staying within 5ft to maintain the shared spells. Kunda gives the inattentive Stone Warden a hiss that sounds suspiciously like angry mutterings.
Zod will gladly take the offered Mage Armor from Zeoll. ((Header updated with Mage Armor on Zod, removed from Kunda from last scene)).
"Is it a riddle?" He asks Rill when the Soulseeker shares the answer to his Divination. "Certainly, both of those directions, starting from the same place, can't lead to the same destination?"
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Monday June 12th, 2017 8:00:14 PM
Tishe keeps to the middle of the group, ready to cast as needed.
Zeoll assumes that west means up the stairs, and south means circle around and sneak in the back. He's not sure why he thinks that, but that's what he thinks.
He is happy to carefully go up the stairs. He has his glibness and mage armor, and another mage armor on Zod and anyone else who needs it (Tishe?). Also an Elf Vision, in case there are any hidden things to notice in passing.
He looks around as the group approaches the top. He keeps an eye open for tracks and his nose (scent) open to the spoor of anyone walking here recently. Perception 37 Survival 24, extra roll for nothing.
DM Kathy Monday June 12th, 2017 10:24:56 PM
You're not entirely sure what the answer to Rill's divination means, but you can easily see that to reach the manor at all, you'll need to get up the cliff, so up you go.
Assessing the stonework, Terser is unimpressed. It's sound enough, and won't crumble into the sea anytime soon, but it has no elegance about it, no style, no sense of pride in the workmanship. Whoever made the trail just hacked steps where they were needed and called it good. Any proper stoneworker would be ashamed of it.
At the back of the pack, Zod is still wondering about the divination, and Bralin is trying not to step on Kunda's tail. She hisses in annoyance, and seems to be missing the island with all its nice trees and tasty mice.
In the middle of the pack, Zeoll casts a few preparatory spells, and Tishe' stands ready to cast more if needed.
A house perched majestically atop the cliffs, and a private dock, are both nice things to have. However, you are discovering that getting from one to the other is a bit of a chore. You are all adventurers; you are all in good shape, but even you have to admit that climb is not for the faint of heart.
You do reach the top at last, however, and now have a view of the manor house full-on. It is very nice, sporting a graceful colonnade in the front, and wings sweeping out to either side. The path from the cliff joins with a road, and then as you get close to the house, splits off again in three distinct roads. One goes right up to the front of the house, via a sweeping drive. That road leads more or less westward. The other two roads branch off and seem to be curving toward the wings--one to the north, and one to the south.
There is smoke coming from several chimneys, so obviously somebody is home.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Tuesday June 13th, 2017 10:23:24 AM
"Ok, this is a big, fancy manor house with multiple fires going for warmth or cooking. That means servants that may not deserve our wrath."
Rill pulls out an apple he brought along and takes a bite.
"A fancy house with such an arduous climb suggests the uses magic to get from down there to up here."
He takes another couple bites and wipes juice from his chin. Then he takes off his helmet and tucks it under his arm, and magically returns his white robes to their clean and pressed state. He wears no backpack, and his morning star hangs at his side. A couple of holy symbols to Gargul are in obvious view.
Rill casts Guidance on Zeoll. "Lead on my charming taur, and let's see if we can avoid burning this place to the ground. I'm a bit doubtful on that count."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Tuesday June 13th, 2017 2:48:33 PM
Bralin backs away from Kunda, and automatically utters, "My apologies."
The dwarf stops, and spends a moment or two working through the idea he just apologized to a snake. After deciding it doesn't even make the list of "Really Odd Events in my Life", he takes a glance at the stonework, tsks in disgust, and continues climbing.
At the top of the cliff, he nods in acknowledgement of Rill's conclusion that path is not the standard route into or out of this place, and magic is certainly involved. "Mayhap a lift of some type as well," he offers.
The warrior waits, and then follows, Zeoll's move.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Tuesday June 13th, 2017 3:04:14 PM
Zod nods at Rill's observations. "If it turns out Aerdurhyn is not here, after we ask for him, we should tell his staff that we're going to search the place and they need to stay out of our way."
He gives a shrug.
"Whether or not the people in his manor know about it, we know that Jonos trades in others' freedom. Buying children, no less! The folks here don't have to answer for Jonos' actions, but they might fault themselves coming to his defense."
After making his suggestions, Zod will also follow Zeoll's lead.
Zeoll leads the group to the manor house. He asks Jozhur to keep close, hoping he will sniff out any traps before they are sprung. If there are no problems, the elderly liontaur jkusts walks right on up to the front door and knocks.
If someone answers, he says, "Hello. I am Zeoll, frrom Bonetown, herre to speak with Masterr Aerrdurrhyn rregarrding a business matterr. We hearrd about him thrrough a merrchant fellow we have in common, a gentleman named Dirrga. Is Sirr Aerrdurrhyn available?"
Skill checks to seem business-like and cordial:
Bluff (+20 with Glibness) 54 Diplomacy 35 Sense Motive (to gauge reactions) 16 Perception (why not) 34
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Tuesday June 13th, 2017 7:52:02 PM
Terser doesn't even try pronouncing the name of their Noble host, and after Rill's comment, he makes sure he doesn't have anything that might accidentally catch fire on his person. He should be fine, so long as he keeps his beard away from the fireplace.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday June 13th, 2017 8:43:08 PM
Tishe' nods grimly as first Rillet then Zeoll remind them about potential innocents i the crossfire and the known slaver activities of the owner. She accepts the Mage Armor with good grace and tries to look the innoffensive lady in good traveling clothes but not even a walking stick or backpack. The average looking woman certainly doesn't look like she can burn the place down around your ears!
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+25=31 ; d20+20=35 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2017 10:06:22 PM
Jozhur tucks his baggy coat over his armor and weapons the best he can, but there is no hiding his longbow, unless he stuffs it in his bag of holding. He does as Zeoll asks, staying close and keeping his eyes open for traps. He's a bit uneasy about the whole situation and keeps his thoughts to himself for now, expecting something to happen.
--------------------------------- Perception vs. traps: 31 General Perception: 35
DM Kathy Tuesday June 13th, 2017 10:25:06 PM
As you reach the top of the cliff, some of you speculate that the inhabitants of the manor house must use magic to come and go, given the difficulty of the approach. The cliff path is difficult--but the overland approach is a perfectly unremarkable road. And indeed, there were no other boats at the private dock. Perhaps it just isn't used that much.
At any rate, you are not impeded as you make directly for the front door. A few of you make some hasty adjustments, trying to look as normal and nonthreatening as possible. Your success is mixed.
Zeoll rings the front bell. After a short wait, the door is opened by a middle-aged half-elf man in what you take to be house livery. His eyebrows creep up a little when he catches sight of you, but he only says, "May I help you?"
Zeoll explains your errand. "Ah," the half-elf says. "In that case, I fear I must disappoint you. Master Aerdhuryn is away, and is not expected back home for some weeks." He hesitates, then continues. "If you like, I can ask Mistress Aerdhuryn if she will speak with you. Or perhaps Master Sunaar, who is Master Aerdhuryn's assistant."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Wednesday June 14th, 2017 4:30:05 PM
Bralin stands and waits for Zeoll to get them inside.
There is no disguising his chosen profession, and so the dwarf makes no attempt to do so. Besides, in a group this big it would be odd not to have a guard. Bralin allows the servant to make whatever assumptions he likes.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday June 14th, 2017 7:38:20 PM
Tishe' gazed at the flowers and architecture; all things fascinating since they are, after all, new.
It's hard to hide her disappointment that Aeryrdhuryn wasn't there, but perhaps talking to his alternates would find out if it was a single person... or a conspiracy.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Wednesday June 14th, 2017 8:13:04 PM
Zod shares Jozhur's unease. "Playing these peoples' games of politics and niceties will get us nowhere." The minotaur grumbles quietly, standing with Bralin at the back of the group. Kunda sits at his side, one large minotaur palm idly caressing her head, keeping the snake from venturing away to explore the estate's well-maintained landscaping.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+31=34 Wednesday June 14th, 2017 9:12:09 PM
Rill notes that when Bralin stands he doesn't look much taller. A quick look at the dwarf's waraxe reminds him that some things are better left unsaid.
Rill says in a low voice to Zeoll, "While Master Sunaar maybe the person we want to discuss our business concerns with, it might be better to first speak with Mistress Aerdhuryn. This is her manse and she may be more amenable to your persuasion."
(Sense Motive 34 for either Master Sunaar or Mistress Aerdhuryn - whomever we speak with next.)
Zeoll looks down on the servant and says, "You will surely attend to us and calmly lead us to everry perrson we ask to meet on this estate, sirr, frrom the lowest to the highest."
The old liontaur's words carry special weight because he is casting a Suggestion spell. The will saving throw DC is 25. (base 10 +3 spell +5 wis +2 bloodline +3 feats +2 cradled).
If the spell does not take, Zeoll tries to bluff it off. "Oh, that was nothing. Do not be alarrmed. I was just checking forr ourr safety. Forrgive me. Please, just take us to the Mistrress, as you had planned." Bluff 40 Diplomacy 42.
If the spell works, Zeoll asks, "Please take us firrst to the young enslaved people in the cage, especially the one named Ky."
DM Kathy d20=16 ; Wednesday June 14th, 2017 10:32:50 PM
You look around as you wait at the door, but you are aware that this part of your adventure is Zeoll's show.
Zeoll can tell that his Suggestion effect worked. But the butler looks puzzled by Zeoll's actual request.
"People...in a cage?" he echoes. "I'm afraid I don't--is this something to do with Master Aerdhuryn's business? You must understand, sir, that the household staff are not permitted in Master Aerdhuryn's wing. I don't know what's there, or even where anything is." He seems to be getting more distressed by the minute.
"But please," he says, "step inside, and I will ask Master Sunaar to take you where you need to go."
He steps away from the door and ushers you into a very stately foyer. The floors and walls are polished marble, with tapestries hanging here and there to soften the room a bit. The ceiling, soaring two stories above you, is painted and seems to have gold leaf on it. A grand, sweeping staircase leads to the floor above. Benches and chairs scattered here and there create little conversation areas.
"Please make yourselves comfortable; I'll be back in a moment," he says. And, unless Zeoll wants to issue other instructions, he goes off to fetch the assistant. [OOC: I'm trying to walk the line between keeping things moving and actually railroading you guys. If you want the butler to do something else, he will.]
Rill, concentrating on the butler's motive, can tell that the man is by now quite upset. He's upset that he can't follow Zeoll's instructions, for one thing. He also seems genuinely upset by the thought that there are children in a cage somewhere in the building. However--he doesn't seem entirely surprised by it. It's as if he has an idea that his master isn't entirely on the up-and-up, but had no idea it might be as bad as this.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Wednesday June 14th, 2017 10:51:51 PM
{ooc: just posting to say I am back. Where did you guy leave Reggie at? Should I wait for another GM post?}
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+25=42 ; Thursday June 15th, 2017 1:37:51 AM
As the butler begins to walk away, Jozhur looks at Zeoll with a worried look on his face and waves his hand over his mouth. He's clearly trying to express that he is worried the butler will tell Sunaar of Zeoll's question.
---------------------- Bluff (hidden message): 42
Welcome back Ed. We left Reggie on the Lionfish, but nothing has happened yet, so there's no reason that can't change.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) d20+35=42 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+15=20 ; Thursday June 15th, 2017 9:53:58 AM
Zeoll agrees to the butler's idea but reminds him to please return and attend him afterward. "You have been so helpful. I feel quite comforrted by yourr attendance. Please do not worrry at all. Everrything will be fine."
Bluff 42, seeing as everything is NOT going to be fine for this nice man. Diplomacy 28 to calm the fellow.
He then tries to reinforce his suggestion. "Please, attend to us and lead us to Masterr Sunaarr! You will lead us and we will follow you rright now, thank you!"
As the servant leads the group to Sunaar, Zeoll uses his Bluff skill (rolled a 20, not boosted by Glibness) to reply to his friends covertly: "When we arrive, rinse and repeat, I figure. With a similar Suggestion."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) d20+9=23 ; Thursday June 15th, 2017 10:12:19 AM
Bralin emits a "hrm" when the butler volunteers that none of the staff is allowed in Aerdhuryn's wing.
Otherwise, he simply trails along, observing the hallways.
Perception 23
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Thursday June 15th, 2017 11:03:18 AM
Terser takes note of where particularly valuable and portable items are kept, as well as potential alternate exits. Should things go sideways, he will ask Zeoll "suggest" to his butler friends that certain items may need to be taken immediately into town for sale on his master's behalf, with a sizable bonus and several weeks vacation for performing his duty so well.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Thursday June 15th, 2017 5:02:02 PM
Zod does his best to follow the others, squeezing through where necessary and trying not to take the tapestries off the walls with his bulk.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday June 15th, 2017 8:57:15 PM
Tishe' waits until the butler moves down the hall. "We could just move to the Master's Wing and open the door, how's that pick?"
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+31=36 ; Thursday June 15th, 2017 10:47:55 PM
When this Sunaar shows up, Rill tries to see if the man is going to be a problem.
Sense Motive =36
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 Thursday June 15th, 2017 11:54:05 PM
As the butler leads them on, Jozhur tries to keep an eye out for what may be Master Aerdhuryn's wing.
DM Kathy Friday June 16th, 2017 12:21:01 AM Zeoll suggests a last-minute alteration to the plans: rather than fetching Sunaar to talk with you, the butler will take you to speak with Sunaar.
He leads, and you follow. You make your way down graceful, well-decorated halls with more tapestries and the occasional statue. At one point, you're pretty sure you hear a fountain somewhere, but you never see it. Terser keeps an eye out for valuables, but there's not much in the hallways. Oh, the tapestries would fetch some coin, no question, but they probably weigh 50 pounds apiece and aren't exactly portable. The little tables and credenzas you pass might have some interesting goodies in their drawers, but they might not.
The butler opens a door at the end of a hallway and leads you down a flight of stairs. The stairs, unlike the hallways you've been moving through, are simple and utilitarian. At the bottom of the stairs is a small antechamber with a single door, made of wood bound in iron. It looks very sturdy. The butler rings a bell set next to the door, and waits.
You all wait with him. You wait for some time, but the butler does not ring the bell again. At last the door is opened, and you see a dark elf man wearing a leather apron over his shirt and breeches. "Yes?" he says.
"Master Sunaar," the butler says. "These good folk came to call on Master Aerdhuryn about--about some business of his," he finishes, clearly backing away from mentioning children in cages.
The dark elf looks at you. "Well?" he says. "State your business; I've a lot to do today."
Zeoll figures second time's the charm, too! "Sunaarr," he says, with a deeply serious tone, "We arre authorrized rrepresentatives of the Empirre of Aisildurr. We know everrything that Aerrdhurryn is up to, and the moment of rrevelation is now at hand. But things can still go easy forr you, my frriend, if you only cooperrate."
That's a Bluff check of 55 to make that load of malarky stick! Nat 20! Woo hoo!
The old liontaur continues, even more compellingly, "I firrmly suggest that you answerr all ourr questions honestly and lead us to see anything we want to investigate on this estate."
That, of course, is a Suggestion spell that Zeoll is casting on the dark elf. The Will DC, again, is 25, but Zeoll hopes that his bluff and offer of leniency will make this a reasonable suggestion, with a bonus to the DC.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Friday June 16th, 2017 3:37:22 PM
Zod continues to be impressed by Zeoll's ability to nonviolently diffuse a situation. If the young taur didn't know better, he'd start to think the Empire of Aisildur actually did send them.
He waits to see the results of the four-legged Captain's bluff.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+31=46 ; d20+31=38 ; Friday June 16th, 2017 7:51:10 PM
Rill continues to watch this Master Sunarr. Hearing the man speak, he tries to gauge his reactions - is he suspicious? Is he hiding something? Is he trying to decisive us? (Sense Motive = 46) He also looks at the man with his Deathwatch ability to make sure he is not undead.
Then, as the dark elf continues to speak, Rill will observe the man for 1 min. to use his Probe Psyche ability. This causes Rill's eyes to turn completely white in the process. (Sense Motive 38 - success!)
--------------------- Probe Psyche - After one minute of observation and/or conversation, a seeker can use this ability, with a Sense Motive check at DC 30, to know the creature's alignment and fully understand the creature's personality. This also gives the seeker insight into that particular creature, gaining a +2 Insight bonus to attacks, armor class, and spell DC against the creature.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Friday June 16th, 2017 7:58:01 PM
Terser almost blurts out that he didn't know the were here for the empire. Quickly enough though, he recognizes his captain's ploy and nods quietly behind him, as if confirming his story.
Maybe it's just the presence of the dark elf that fazed him. He hasn't seen one of his race in, well, ever.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Friday June 16th, 2017 8:46:13 PM
Representatives of the Empire..very good.
Bralin rises to his full height, and tries to look official.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Friday June 16th, 2017 8:46:46 PM
meanwhile back on the Lionfish.....
Reggie paced the deck nervously, debating what to do. he son is probably nearby, but she may also cause problems if she was there.
of course if anyone is to rescue him, it should be me, she mutters to herself.
"damn, they need me, hell Ty needs me. and may the gods have mercy on anyone that has hurt him cause I sure won't" Reggie says as she leaves and heads off to find the rest of the group. she had a pretty good idea where to go and travelling alone and with purpose she hopes to make much better time than the rest of the group did.
{ooc: I prefer to just pick up where Reggie was left at, It makes for better story in my mind.}
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+20=37 ; d20+17=28 ; Saturday June 17th, 2017 10:19:16 PM
Jozhur almost chimes in to pour a little more honey on Zeoll's words, but decides it would be completely unnecessary. "Exaggerations" come out of the the silver tongued taur's mouth even smoother than his own.
Realizing the man may attack if he resists Zeoll's charm, Jozhur watches the man and their surroundingsclosely. If he draws a weapon or casts a spell, Jozhur will step in front of Zeoll and draw his weapon.
------------- Perception: 37 Sense motive: 28
Readied move action: Draw weapon while moving in front of Zeoll.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Sunday June 18th, 2017 3:53:55 PM
Tishe' doesn't know much about the Empire of Alisidur, but what she knows isn't good. She's kind of miffed that anyone would associate her with that theocracy, even in deception.
Sor she keeps her mouth shut.
DM Kathy d20+7=24 ; Sunday June 18th, 2017 10:06:18 PM Zeoll begins with a bluff, telling Sunaar that you are here in behalf of the Empire. Sunaar looks puzzled rather than alarmed, but he does seem to believe you. You follow up with another Suggestion effect, and that also seems to work, although Sunaar still doesn't look cowed.
Rill can tell that the man is not undead. He seems more annoyed than anything else, though you can tell he intends to cooperate. He's a little concerned about something, but it's hard to say what, exactly. It hasn't yet been a full minute, so your Probe Psyche has no results yet.
"Well," Sunaar replies. "I will, of course, cooperate with the Empire, but I'm really not sure what all the fuss is about. What can I help you with?"
Meanwhile, Reggie has decided she is tired of waiting. She leaves the Lionfish, over Tula's protests, and begins the steep climb up to the manor house.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) Sunday June 18th, 2017 10:34:38 PM
"This is excellent," says Zeoll, beaming. "Well, then, please take us dirrectly to Masterr Aerrdhurryn's wing. That will advance ourr investigation nicely."
Zeoll turns and looks to his comrades. Then he speaks to both the butler and Sunaar. "As we go, please do listen to my associates and rrespond to theirr questions with clarrity and in detail."
If Sanaar tries to send the butler away, Zeoll will interrupt and demand that the servant remain. After all, Zeoll will say, as an innocent, he will stand in witness.
[OOC: Friends, please ask Sunaar any questions you want, whether subtle or blunt!]
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Monday June 19th, 2017 12:33:53 AM
Rill's eyes are now as white as his robes. He looks as Sunaar as we go, "Tell me, how does Master Aerdhuryn's work go with the children? This matter has come to the attention of, well, certain interests in the Empire. Our concerns for now are limited to Master Aerdhuryn, and our report will reflect your cooperation.
"In addition to our general inquiry, our divinations suggest there is a particular child that may have been picked up by mistake. His mother is distraught, and a bit dangerous as well. We will need to see to the child's safety."
(Once one minute has passed, Rill hopes to gain the information his Probe Psyche will provide.)
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Monday June 19th, 2017 3:04:18 PM
Terser backs up Rill's question.
"As well as the safety of any other children that may have mistakenly been picked up."
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 d20+19=36 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 4:04:55 PM
Sunaar is also the first dark elf Zod's ever seen. When he opens the door, Zod starts forward, thinking it's the man they've been looking for, only to stop when the butler says the elf's name.
"Where is Master Adderhan?" Zod asks, moving to peer through the doorway. Perception 36.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+15=30 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 7:29:24 PM
Tishe' , not wanting her foreign accent give her away, (and not certain she can speak without screaming at these... these... piggies!). Keeps quiet and her eyes open.
Perception. 30
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Monday June 19th, 2017 8:38:57 PM
Whatever is happening to Rill's pupils is the most interesting thing Bralin has seen in a while.
The dwarf waits to see the results of the various magiks in play.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+20=34 ; d20+17=35 ; Monday June 19th, 2017 9:52:07 PM
Jozhur continues to watch and wait, carefully observing Sunaar and the butler.
Perception: 34 Sense motive: 35
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Monday June 19th, 2017 10:16:50 PM
Reggie trudges along making the best time she can. determined to find what she is looking for and a chance to take a little vengeance.
Though the real ones she wants to pound are probably not here,
DM Kathy Monday June 19th, 2017 10:33:00 PM Zeoll asks to be taken to Master Aerdhuryn's wing, which seems to puzzle Sunaar a bit. "Well," he says. "You've arrived at his wing."
"This door leads into the wing," the butler adds.
Sunaar steps back and allows you to enter Jonos Aerdhuryn's domain. You find yourselves in a fairly utilitarian hallway, notably lacking the tapestries and statues and fripperies you saw in the main part of the house.
Zeoll also asks that the butler stay, as a witness. "There are six of you," Sunaar says, puzzled. "What do you need another witness for? Besides, the household staff aren't allowed down here."
The butler himself looks very uncomfortable at the prospect of entering the wing with you. "If you please," he says, "I'd like to return to my duties."
Zod asks where Master Aerdhuryn is. "He is away on business," Sunaar replies. "He is meeting with several of his contacts, and seeking to acquire some materials for the research."
Rill asks specifically about the children. "Well, it's early days yet," Sunaar replies. "They're mostly just eating and growing. The real work will begin in a few years." When Rill and Terser hint that one of the children may be there by mistake, Sunaar shakes his head. "We've got papers for all of them," he says. "I'll show you."
As Sunaar leads you down the hall, Rill's Probe Psyche kicks in. You can tell that Sunaar is Neutral Evil in alignment, and that he prides himself on being a good assistant to Aerdhuryn, and indispensable to his work. You can also tell that Sunaar thinks that Dark Elves are superior to other races.
Meanwhile, Reggie at last reaches the top of the cliff, and heads down the road toward the manor house. The main road leads straight to the front door, via a sweeping drive. Other, lesser roads branch off toward the wings--one heading north, and one south.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 Monday June 19th, 2017 11:11:21 PM
Jozhur eyebrows raise slightly at Sunaar's words, research? What awful things could be happening here? He stands waiting, looking to Rill for some direction now that his creepy eye trick seems to be done.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+15=34 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 6:56:18 AM
Tishe' looks about the utilitarian hall with interest, and decides it is time for a little unobtrusive magic. Thankfully, the spellweaver is skilled enough to perform such! She casts See Invisibility on herself, but doesn't use spell components, nor movements, nor words!
And Tishe' continues to look about.
..... Cast See Invisible (eschew materials, still spell, silent spell) using 4th level spell slot
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 d20+9=27 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 2:56:22 PM
Zod intuits that the Aisildurian Empire, while likely more orderly than the near-lawless Bonetown, has very different views on the morality of trafficking the Noble Races.
He suspects their ruse of being Officials from the Empire will not last long if they seek to interfere with these dark elves' evil plans.
"Please furnish your papers, and take us to the children." Zod says as he moves into the hall, wanting to be done with this business as quickly as possible.
Sense Motive 27
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Tuesday June 20th, 2017 4:07:07 PM
"Master Sunaar, I sense that you are a good and loyal servant to your Master Aerdhuryn, surely indispensable to his work. And the strength and capabilities of the dark elves is well known in the Empire. Search your papers, and tell us if you have a child names Ky.
"Also, Tell is what you know of what is to be done with these children, what they are being groomed for. And be complete, for we will know if you leave anything out."
(OOC: Hoping to delay until Reggie can join us.)
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Tuesday June 20th, 2017 5:53:41 PM
Terser nods to the butler, willing to see him go about his business for his own safety.
"Perhaps in the course of your duties, you could see that some refreshments are sent up? It was a long, thirsty trek to get up here, after all."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) Tuesday June 20th, 2017 8:54:18 PM
Zeoll asks the butler to stay with us unless there is an emergency or some duty to which he must attend. If so, please have him return to us as soon as possible.
Zeoll reinforces his friends' requests to see the naster's office, his records, and asks where the children are held.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 d20+16=32 ; d20+10=25 ; Tuesday June 20th, 2017 9:30:02 PM
{ooc: no need to delay, I can adapt to whatever the situation becomes. especially if it involves punching things}.
Reggie moves with purpose closer to the house, looking for signs as to which wing to take, not really liking the front door.
{ooc: perception = 32, Survival (tracking) if needed = 25}
any wing that has obvious activity, Reggie heads in that direction, avoiding the main entrance.
DM Kathy Tuesday June 20th, 2017 11:05:41 PM Tishe' casts See Invisibility, but sees nothing she didn't see before.
Rill tries a little flattery, which Sunaar seems to respond to. He and Zod ask to see the children.
Terser asks the butler to return to his duties, but Zeoll asks him to stay. Since it is Zeoll's orders he is following, he tags along with the group, clearly unhappy about it.
Sunaar leads the way down the hall, past a couple of closed doors. He reaches am alcove which seems to be a guard post of sorts; two dwarf guards are standing there, watching the hall. Across from the guard post is a door, which Sunaar unlocks and opens, waving you inside.
The room is quite large, and also quite loud. Several half-orc toddlers are in the room, apparently being minded by a very harassed-looking human girl of about 7. All of the children are dressed in motley cast-offs, but they seem reasonably well-fed. The girl has a purpling bruise on her cheek; the toddlers look unharmed. One toddler is sitting on a rug near the middle of the room, crying. No, bellowing. Kid's got some lungs on him. Most of the others seem to be playing, and all of their toys are toy weapons of some kind. One little half-orc bangs a wooden sword enthusiastically on the ground, yelling in delight. Two others are bashing little tin shields together. Another toddler is just running, his little bare feet slap-slap-slapping on the stone floor. The human girl is trying to change the diaper of yet another toddler, and it does not seem to be going well. She says something to the child, which you cannot hear over the cacophony.
"SILENCE!" Sunaar yells, and the playing toddlers stop what they are doing to stare at him. The bellowing one goes right on bellowing, but the noise level has ebbed considerably. "Here are the papers," he continues, stepping over to a cupboard near the door. He pulls out a thick sheaf of papers. "As you can see, they're all in order, and I think you'll find that--what is it, girl?" he asks sharply. You turn, and see the human girl has approached, leading one of the toddlers by the hand. It's probably the one she'd been changing, but it's hard to see for sure.
"Um, Master Sunaar, sir," the girl says. "This one's mark is 'bout wore clear off."
Sunaar sighs. "Very well," he says, and takes the toddler by the hand. "Go see to him," he adds, gesturing to the crying toddler. The girl hurries in that direction, and soon the crying stops. "They're a bit young for slave tattoos," he explains, "so we mark them with ink. But it wears off."
Rill takes the opportunity to ask what's being done with them.
"They're to be an army, of course," Sunaar replies. "An army of half-orcs, large and strong, trained from birth to be formidable fighters. We're just getting started." He reaches back into the cupboard and pulls out a little of ink.
Reggie decides the front door is not for her, so she considers the wings. Only one of them has smoke coming from its chimneys, so she heads in that direction. The road winds around to the "end" of the wing, the south wall. There's a short flight of stairs here, leading down, with a door at the bottom.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+28=45 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 12:16:44 AM
Jozhur has seen enough to convince him. He looks to Rill and Zeoll, thumbing his dagger on his belt. He is clearly ready to end Sunaar. Anything else we need to ask him, or are we done with this most helpful gentleman?"
Bluff to pass hidden message: 45
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Wednesday June 21st, 2017 11:23:45 AM
"Formidable indeed," Bralin growls.
The dwarf says nothing more for a minute, then two.
In a calmer voice, he continues, fishing.
"Yet, there are not nearly enough here to comprise an army. At best, you can purchase, raise, and train on this property...fifty? mayhap seventy? The cost seems high."
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Wednesday June 21st, 2017 1:33:39 PM
Zod wonders how many half-orc toddlers he could carry. He looks down at Kunda by his side, wondering if the snake, increased back to her normal Large size, could maybe carry a few. Perhaps if she were enlarged further... they might have to tie the children on, which would probably restrict the snake's movement...
The minotaur shakes his head. "A strong house guard, sure, but what need does Airdihen have for an army anyway?"
Zeoll uses his Bluff check to respond to Jozhur and everybody, but his message has to be simple [OOC rolled an 18 ugh], "WAIT PLEASE"
The old liontaur waits for Bralin and others to ask questions. He looks over the documentation, trying to match up what he sees here with the records he saw on that Slave Market Island. He especially wants to confirm Reggie's child's path.
He also spends time with the kids, especially the older ones. He tries to determine whether they are being treated well, if they are happy, if they would prefer another home.
Perception 38 (ignore double punch on the die roller please. Accident.) Sense Motive 31
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Wednesday June 21st, 2017 5:15:23 PM
"Seems an awfully big commitment for an army. Seems to me that you could buy an army of mercenaries for the same price and have them ready today. And Half-Orcs will grow up to be formidable regardless of where they're raised. Now I'm no fancy businessman, but I don't see the return on your investment."
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Wednesday June 21st, 2017 6:27:52 PM
As Rill's eyes return to their normal color, he continues his praise of Sunarr. HE also moves to the door, ready to close it a the first sign of battle.
"You seem to be running an efficient operation Master Sunarr. Perhaps it's because we humans are not as long lived as the dark elves, but this is a rather long-term effort when you could hire an army now. Sufficiently paid or otherwise motivated, they would be strong and just as loyal. Why spend this level of effort? And what army do you use now, or do you only need such troops in the future, and for what purpose?
"Also, which child is named Ky. As I said, his mother is distraught, well connected, and really not one to be trifled with. It is imperative that we find the child."
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday June 21st, 2017 7:43:20 PM
Tishe' is fiercely angry, her eyes flashing, and it is all she can do to not do anything while the others fish for information. "This bites grass", she says under her breath.
Even that is too much for the impetuous sorceress, and she moves to assist the girl with the bawling toddler. A White spell of Prestidigitation allows Tishe' to begin making little balls of soft light, or sparkles, or any of a number of distractions. "Hush, now, little Piggy, we are here to help. "
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:01:06 PM
Seeing the door as a way in, Reggie approaches it in true barbarian fashion. striding down the stairs she does whatever is necessary to open the door..
{ooc: strength check if needed with rage and strength surge = 17}
DM Kathy Wednesday June 21st, 2017 10:33:53 PM Jozhur is ready to throw down, and tries to send his crew a subtle signal to that effect.
Bralin seems dubious about the size of an army that could be raised in a single house, even a large one. "Master Aerdhuryn has many plans," Sunaar replies. "The soldiers are but a small part of his design. And yes, there is some expense, but the soldiers will be absolutely loyal to him. That is important."
Zod wonders what the army will be used for. Sunaar smirks. "Races with shorter lives sometimes cannot appreciate all that can be done over the course of a longer lifespan," he says, unbearably smug. "The soldiers are only part of the plan."
Zeoll begins looking over the paperwork. It's rough going. The papers were prepared by different sellers, and the information is not in the same place on each one. Also, only some of the half-orc toddlers appear to have names. Is the "half-orc babe of about 6 months" purchased a year ago the same half-orc now sucking his fingers and staring raptly at Kunda? How would you even tell? Your group probably has the Divination chops to sort this out eventually, but right now, standing in this room, it's almost impossible to match paperwork to flesh-and-blood kids.
Zeoll also tries to talk to the kids, and since the oldest of the half-orcs is about 2, this doesn't go well. He yells "Kitty!" enthusiastically when you start talking to him, but the most cogent thing he says in response to your questions is "I got sord." He leads you over to grab a wooden sword lying on the floor and show it to you. You can talk to the human caretaker, the girl of about seven. In response to your questions, she eyes Sunaar timidly and replies that she is very happy, they are very well treated, and she does not want to go anywhere else, than you very much.
Terser also remarks on the expense, but Sunaar shrugs. "Loyalty is not to be discounted," he replies. "And soldiers trained from a very young age will have an advantage over those who are not."
Rill asks specifically which child is Ky. Sunaar frowns. "We can find him for you of course," he says. "But we do have a valid bill of sale for him. I have to ask: how did he come to be sold in a slave market, if he has a mother looking for him?"
Tishe' creates an illusion to comfort the crying child--who had actually stopped crying, but is fascinated by the light show. "Ghee ghaa!" he cries in delight, and tries to grab one of them.
Reggie tries the door and finds it locked. You attempt to break it down, but it is a sturdy door, and is going to need a bit more effort. Or possibly the business end of an axe.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday June 22nd, 2017 4:46:55 PM
Tishe' keeps her minor magic going but that last comment by Sunaar is more than she can stand. "That's OK, you can only have a bill of sale for things and this girl and kids are obviously people so they are now free and will be leaving this place with us. After we burn it down around your ears. "
Her eyes flash angrily at Zeoll. "Enough with this subterfuge. We have more than enough to condemn this entire House. If I have to listen to these platitudes another second, I'm going to vomit. Or send him into another plane."
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 6:39:15 PM
Rill attempts to dismiss Tishe's rant with a wave. He does not relish the idea that Tishe's lack of control would subject the girl and these children to witnessing bloodshed, or worse, becoming an incidental causality.
As he speaks, he also maintains his position in front of the door.
"Master Sunaar, you say that the soldiers are only part of the plan. What is your understanding of the rest of the plan?
"As for the child, please identify this Ky child now. Male, I believe. Since you are planning to reapply a tattoo, I assume you have them all numbered, so that should not be a difficult task.
"His mother? She was also originally sold as a slave. However, she has found ... favor with a rather important personage. She has been freed and his influence extends to her as well. Trust me when I tell you that freeing the child will cost far less than any protest. We convinced her to wait outside, but I am not sure how long she will wait. As I said, she is not one to be trifled with. If you require payment we can arrange for such."
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC26||28; T21||17; FF24||21; CMD36||30 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 7:12:24 PM
Zod's eyes go big at Tishe's outburst. He shifts his body to hide a smirk, pleasantly surprised at the modest woman's fury. He isn't keen on saving Reggie's son and leaving, but Zod stays quiet for now to see how things play out with the smug dark elf.
He moves with Kunda over to a roomier section of the hall. After a moment, the snake returns to her usual Large size, and Zod promptly drops to a seat, reclining on the serpent's coils. Zod pulls a piece of jerky from a sack on his belt, which he chews steadily, eyes flicking from Tishe to Sunaar to Rill and back again.
"All these secrets!" The minotaur's voice rumbles in a deep laugh "How about you tell us yours, and we'll share ours!" He gives Sunaar a venison-filled grin.
(Standard action dismiss Reduce Animal spell on Kunda).
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Thursday June 22nd, 2017 7:18:36 PM
Bralin waits.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+26=36 ; d20+20=29 ; Thursday June 22nd, 2017 7:26:08 PM
Jozhur is only a little upset by Tishe's outburst. While she isn't wrong, he's sure Zeoll had a reason to wait. Figuring the time for talk is over, he tries to make himself disappear in some shadows and readies his bow.
-------------------------------------------- Move to area of dim light/cover and use hide in plain sight (Stealth: 36) Then ready bow If not yet in combat rounds, Jozhur will ready a ranged attack to fire if Sunaar begins casting a spell or attacks. Perception: 29
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] -2 NL (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 1/28, channel 0/5) Thursday June 22nd, 2017 8:42:06 PM
He does not disagree with Tishe', but didn't think it was quite time to burn it all down. He hopes that the calm words will be able to defuse the situation.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) Thursday June 22nd, 2017 8:47:59 PM
Actually, Zeoll kind of agrees with Tishe, although he is reluctant for the children to see blood spilled.
He casts Obscuring Mist on the portion of the room that has the children. That will keep this from their eyes. He calls to the caretaker, "Girrl, Keep the Childrren in the mist!" (standard action)
The liontaur drops his shield. (move action)
Using a hero point for another standard action, the liontaur casts Hideous Laughter on the drow. The will save DC is base 10 +2 spell +5 wis +2 feats +2 bloodline +2 cradled = 23.
Zeoll says, "Sparre the butlerr. I deem him to be an innocent. As forr the drrow, he deserrves no merrcy."
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Thursday June 22nd, 2017 10:39:13 PM
"Ty, mommy's coming to get ya." she says even though he is probably no where near for him to hear.
the door being much sturdier than she had thought, Reggie puss her axe, and whacks as the lock or anywhere to expedite removing this obstacle.
DM Kathy d20+7=11 ; Friday June 23rd, 2017 12:39:56 AM
Now it is Tishe' who is ready to throw down!
Rill would like his companions to think of the children! Terser doesn't say anything, but he is inclined to agree. Jozhur, keen to fight a moment ago, now isn't so sure.
Bralin is always ready, and Zod has his companion return to her true size.
But Zeoll casts an Obscuring Mist to shield the children's eyes from the battle to come. The kids are startled, and a few of them start to cry, but the girl and the butler manage to hustle them all further into the mist.
Sensing that the situation is going south, Sunaar calls out, "Guards, Guards!" You hear running footsteps in the hall, followed by a few short blasts on a signal whistle.
Zeoll then casts Hideous Laughter on Sunaar, and the dark elf doubles over laughing.
With a few well-placed chops, Reggie gets through the door. Ahead of you, you hear the sound of running feet, followed by a few short blasts on a signal whistle. You're not sure what to make of the sounds, but that seems to be where the action is.
[I'll try to put together a map over the weekend.]
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP67) Friday June 23rd, 2017 9:18:03 AM
Zeoll picks up his shield. He's relying on Jozhur, Bralin, Zod, and Terser to deal with the drow. Or Rill can banish it.
He moves to the now-chopped door and blocks it with his body. Next round he'll use his tower shield to really block the door.
"Reggie!' he says, delighted. "You've arrrived just in time! I think yourr son is in the mist cloud."
"Tishe, any chance of a Passwall to make an unexpected escape rroute?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+15=32 ; d6+3=6 ; 2d6=4 ; 5d6=20 ; Friday June 23rd, 2017 8:03:45 PM
Jozhur was about to suggest blocking the door, but he sees Zeoll has that covered.
Eager for this battle, he rushes from his hiding spot and lunges at Sunaar with his short sword, trying to work with his friends to finish the drow quickly.
------------------------------- Move to flank Sunaar with anyone else who attacks him in melee. Attack with +1 holy short sword hits AC32 (34 if flanking) 6 damage, plus 4 holy damage, plus 20 sneak attack damage (if flanking)
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+15=18 ; Saturday June 24th, 2017 6:04:54 AM
Tishe' hears the sound of running feet and perhaps a door breaking somewhere nearby (ooc: from DM description, I think Reggie isn't in the same room as the rest of the heroes yet) Zeoll throwing up and Obscuring Mist about the toddlers and girl and Tishe', then asking for a Passwall makes the murcurial spellweaver immediately stop thinking about strangling the drow with her bare hands and start considering the layout of the building.
Would any of the walls be exterior walls? Tishe' doesn't know, but she is game to find out. "We'll weave something out, Zeoll!", she calls and stands. To the girl she speaks in a matter-of-fact voice, trying to be careful with her Sargrass accent. "Girl, these are bad people and slavery is wrong. Stay near me and wee'll find a good home for you."
She moves to the wall opposite the door and touches the cool stone. With word and gesture, she weaves a Blue level spell; Passwall.
.......
See Invisible (117/ 120 minutes)
Passwall. creates a 5x8' hole up to 15’ deep through wood, plaster, or stone. (Not metal or ice)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Saturday June 24th, 2017 10:17:14 AM
Bralin moves.
The dwarf sketches a spell, and then draws his waraxe, while stepping toward the sound of the incoming guards. Bralin moves just far enough to place himself on the front line. -- Cast Shield of Faith
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Water Breathing, Stone Shape (d) }
DM Kathy Saturday June 24th, 2017 1:41:48 PM
There's a map now. It's not terribly decorative; I went for tactical clarity this time.
Reggie is off the map to the south; she'll need to move before she can get on the map. The big cloud thing is the Obscuring Mist. I haven't placed the noncombatants on the map, but they're still there in the room.
I had to guess at character positions; you may re-position yourself if you like. Except Reggie. :)
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+15=23 ; d20+10=24 ; d10+17=25 ; d10+17=25 ; Saturday June 24th, 2017 3:50:33 PM moved Joz on the map to his flanking position - shouldn't be a problem with AoO since he's incapacitated with laughter
Terser hopes to end this drow quickly, if only so that Zeoll can charm the guards and he won't be able to object. He's sure the old taur can spin some plausible tale of why he had to be killed. Maybe. And there's always the hole in the wall if not.
He attacks twice, counting on the fact that his prone opponent cannot dodge too well. attacks vs AC 23 for 25 damage and AC 24 for 25 damage
Someone grab the sales documents - we can see if there are other sources of children for these monsters!
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Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||86; AC26||26; T21||13; FF24||21; CMD36||34 d20+19=39 ; Sunday June 25th, 2017 12:04:35 AM
Zod gives a sigh when the Drow falls under his companions' blades. Maybe could've questioned that one yet, he thinks with a shrug. Still, the minotaur can't deny his own eagerness for this fight. He notes with a brief twinge of envy that the others have the front well shored up, so he turns and casts Animal Growth on his companion, and directs the snake to follow Tishe.
Perception 39 for the other side of Tishe's Passwall.
Forming a line from the Obscuring Mist to the impromptu exit, Zod leans into the vapor and motions for the children to follow, his hands glowing with a golden light. "Do not fear the snake. Lead the children this way and we will free you from this place."
~~~~~~ Standard Action: Cast Animal Growth on Kunda. Header updated for HP & AC. Move action follow Tishe. Free Action Blessed Hands (Sp): As a free action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity, the hand can cast a special Bless Weapon spell that affects all unarmed attacks she makes (Caster level = Hand level). This is a spell-like ability that can be cast at will. When this ability is used, the hand of Domi momentarily flexes and clenches her hands, which glow (like a Faerie Fire spell) for the duration of the effect.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||86; AC26||26; T21||13; FF24||21; CMD36||34 Sunday June 25th, 2017 12:10:50 AM
((OOC: Moved Terser 25ft on the map to put Sunaar in his reach, and flank w/Johzur.))
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Sunday June 25th, 2017 8:54:15 PM
Hearing the ruckus up ahead, Reggie tucks away her axe and rushes toward the sounds.
DM Kathy d20+21=33 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=30 ; 2d4+9=15 ; 2d4+9=14 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+11=21 ; 2d4+9=14 ; Sunday June 25th, 2017 9:50:41 PM Zeoll picks up his shield and stands athwart the door. He suggests that Tishe' might want to use a Passwal to make an exit.
Jozhur and Terser attack Sunaar and kill him where he stands. Terser yells for someone to grab the documents.
Bralin casts a spell on himself and joins Zeoll.
Tishe', acting on Zeoll's suggestion, casts Passwall. You create an opening in the wall and find dirt and rock on the other side. (You entered on the ground floor, then went downstairs to reach this hallway. You are in the basement.)
Zod tries to get Kunda and the children to follow Tishe', but Tishe' can't get out that way, so the escape stalls.
Reggie runs toward the commotion, and sees a couple of dwarf guards moving to attack somebody through a doorway. As she watches, two more dwarf guards and a couple of human wizards move to join the fight.
With a single sweep of his guisarme, the first dwarf guard attacks Rill, Bralin, and Zeoll. He hits Rill! Rill takes 15 damage. He misses Bralin! He hits Zeoll! Zeoll takes 14 damage. The other dwarf guard steps up. He focuses on Bralin and attempts to sunder his shield. The guisarme swings 3 times, but only hits once. Bralin's shield takes 14 damage--and it appears the weapon is made of adamantine, because the shield's hardness does not protect it. The guard did this so expertly that he provoked no attack of opportunity!
Two more dwarf guards run up to join the fray! But they had to move a long way, so they won't be acting this round. Two human wizards follow them; they also won't be acting this round. (If it matters, it was the red and blue dwarves that acted this round.)
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 Monday June 26th, 2017 2:02:12 AM
If the DM will be so kind, last round Rill cast Shield of Faith on himself, increasing his AC by 2. If not, he curses his earlier inattention.
This round, Rill will move 25' and cast Prayer, affecting Zod, Zeoll, Bralin, Terser and Jozhur. And perhaps some of the children as well. It should adversely all the dwarves and the purple mage.
(This move should not provoke an AOO since the wall and the intervening PCs give him cover from the attacking dwarves. Cover prevents AOO.)
------------------ Prayer - You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a –1 penalty on such rolls.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||86; AC26||26; T21||13; FF24||21; CMD36||34 Monday June 26th, 2017 10:26:04 AM
Zod eyes the dirt with a curious look. It would take too long to dig, even if he Wildshaped into an Earth Elemental. He wonders if either of the dwarves might have some insight into tunneling their way out. The stony fighter, Bralin, seems to have some affinity for magic...
With with the scrape of a hoof he turns back to the action as the battle starts in earnest. He peers briefly into the cloud of mist, concerned with so many noncombatants nearby. "Hm.. If taking walls out won't help, let's see about adding a wall of our own." He remarks, smiling, to Tishe'.
The minotaur joins Rill in the center of the room, standing just behind Zeoll. Zod's companion trails a bit behind, losing her Shared spells.
"There's no way out but through!" Zod calls to the others, and casts Wall of Thorns, filling the opposite hall with needle-bearing bushes (red box with the lines in it on the map, extending 10ft further down the hall behind the wizards).
The green guard and both wizards are caught, taking 25 damage minus their Flat-footed AC (Dexterity & Dodge bonuses don't apply). Anyone trapped inside or trying to move through needs to make Strength checks to move, taking the same 25 damage minus AC if they move (or stay still to avoid damage).
"Let's deal with these quickly - the thorns will only be a temporary deterrent for the armored guards!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Move & Standard Action to cast spell. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Active Effects: Zod:Longstrider, Greater Magic Fang, Mage Armor, Prayer Kunda: Animal Growth
"Bralin! Please move a step north!" requests Zeoll. If he does, Zeoll follows up with a five ft step so that he entirely blocks the doorway.
Then the old liontaur uses a standard action to hold his mighty tower shield up for total cover. Zeoll's CMD vs sunders is a 19, or 21 if they are evil. His +4 Darkwood Tower Shield has Hardness 23 and 90 hp ... and note that usually admantine only ignores hardness less than 20.
Finally, the Cleric of Maab winks at Bralin and uses a move action to go invisible! [OOC: Fey Domain's Hide Away power.] I'm hoping that gives Zeoll a 50% miss chance in addition to his total cover. And unless the mages can see invisible, maybe they cannot target Zeoll or his shield without LoS. Area spells will still smart, of course.
Zeoll calls out to Tishe, using Bluff to get his words across without giving away the game ... Bluff check 34, a-ok ... Tishe, can you angle another one up to the surface, maybe?
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Monday June 26th, 2017 6:59:27 PM
Reggie continues her rush to get to her son's captors.
{ooc: doubt I will reach them this round}
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+15=25 ; d20+17=20 ; Monday June 26th, 2017 7:20:00 PM
Tishe' shakes her head as she stares at the packed earth on the other side of the stone wall. "Stairs. I forgot about the stairs." And then she shakes her head again at Zeoll's suggestion, adding words in case the old Taur isn't watching her. "Can't weave that pick! Passwall doesn't work on earth. Solid stone I could make a tunnel, but unless you want to go straight up with everyone, I think the path with wax is through those dwarves and wizards."
Tishe' moves back to near the center of the room, getting some space between herself and Zod. "Shady wall", she tells the Minotaur. "I'll make sure that even if the Mages get out, they won't cause trouble."
The spellweaver delays, readying a Counterspell to dispel the first area attack spell she sees.
...... ......
Move Ready attack: Counterspell. 20 Perception to see area affect spell against Black Lions. 25
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Monday June 26th, 2017 8:04:44 PM
Bralin automatically obeys the instruction to move north.
Zeoll completely fills the space. Lacking any means to attack, Bralin moves some more, so as not to be be flayed while unable to reach his attackers.
Spell List Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Water Breathing, Stone Shape (d) }
DM Kathy d20+13=25 ; d20+15=25 ; d100=92 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+16=35 ; d20+11=31 ; 2d4+9=17 ; 2d4+9=13 ; Monday June 26th, 2017 10:35:59 PM
Last round, Rill cast Shield of Faith. This round, he casts Prayer.
Zod puts up a Wall of Thorns.
Zeoll asks Bralin to step aside, which the dwarf obligingly does. Zeoll then puts up his tower shield, and very sportingly turns invisible so the enemy wizards have line of sight into the room.
Reggie double moves.
Tishe' is disappointed by the Passwall thing, but quickly rallies and readies to counter the wizards.
Which is interesting, because the first wizard attempts to Dispel Magic the Wall of Thorns. So Tishe' tries to Dispel his Dispel, and now my head hurts. But here's the thing. You can counter a spell by casting that same spell, and that succeeds automatically, with no check required. And by pure happenstance, Tishe' is casting the same spell, so it automatically succeeds. I think. Anyway, that's how I'm ruling it.
The second wizard then attempts to Dispel the Wall of Thorns, and succeeds.
"The kitty's disappeared!" one of the guards says. "Let's see if we can smoke him out, lads" Three of the guards retrieve items and throw them at the doorway where they last saw Zeoll. One throws a jar of some kind. It hits Zeoll's shield (even with a 50% miss chance) and bursts, Two different liquids inside begin to spread over the surface of the shield. The next two, obviously traditionalists, throw some Alchemist Fire. Zeoll has cover from the worst of it, but does take a point of splash damage from each (2 points total).
The remaining guard attacks Reggie. Hi swings his guisarme three times, but only hits twice. Reggie takes 30 damage from two hits.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 d20+26=30 ; d20+16=20 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=10 ; d8+3=7 ; 5d6=16 ; 5d6=10 ; 5d6=14 ; Monday June 26th, 2017 10:58:27 PM
Jozhur was a little surprised Sunaar went down so easily. He turns his attention to the guards at the door, slipping into the mist and sheathing his sword. He then steps out of the mist and begins firing arrows at the nearest guard.
------------------------ Sorry about the missed post, was traveling and thought I would be home in time. If the DM will allow it, Jozhur will just move into the mist and hide (stealth: 30) for last round. All rolls include penalty for firing into melee, hopefully the opponent is flat footed.
First attack vs AC 16: 5 damage, 16 sneak damage Hasted attack vs AC 13: 10 damage, 10 sneak damage Second attack vs AC 21: 7 damage, 14 sneak damage
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Monday June 26th, 2017 11:55:45 PM
(last round) Terser stands ready to attack a for that comes through the door, but for now is fooled by a Taurus blocking a door.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+17=28 ; d6=3 ; Monday June 26th, 2017 11:58:54 PM
(current round)
Borrowing the idea from Tishe', Terser readies his ring for the next caster to make a spell motion. Once he does, he will activate his ring to bull rush the wizard.
(Readied action, bull rush vs CMD 28 and 3 damage)
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+15=20 ; d20+26=44 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 12:55:05 AM
Rill looks to see if the opposing wizards show the cuts and injuries he would expect, first from the thorns being created, and then from having to move to cast spells within the thorny mass. He wants to make sure they're real and affected by such things. (Heal Check 20, Perception 44)
Assuming so, he casts Blindness on the pink mage (Fortitude Save DC 20 negates.) "Having us all in a line against mages might not be a good idea, we may want to spread out." Then he moves into the fog within arm's reach of Jozhur and Terser.
"Terser, Jozhur - Reggie's out there! I can shift a few of us into the hallway of so desired, but I need you close."
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||86; AC30||26; T21||13; FF28||21; CMD36||34 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 2:36:57 AM
The sounds of battle press close in the tight quarters, and the hallway appears to stretch out between the two mages and the line of sturdy fighters before them. Zod is taken back to his recent journeys with the 'Fist, where he began by helping clear out ore-rich cave complexes & minor antiquity sites from the bandits or beasts that like to move in. He remembers clearly the orders barked by his first ranking Captain, moving the team with a keen strategic eye.
The druid casts Barkskin on himself (updated in header), then moves to take Zeoll's place in the doorway.
"You make a mighty fine wall there, sir!" Zod says to the old bard, with unmistakable admiration behind his humor. "Let us young bloods take a crack at it - I'll switch with you, Captain. Bralin - you might open yourself to attacks if you close with them to use that axe, but I could use your arm, if you'd help guard my front."
That's standard action cast spell, move action take Zeoll's place in the doorway (still leaving 5ft between Zod & guards, so Bralin can close).
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC20/22; HP65of67) Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:56:53 AM
Zeoll shrugs off the sparks and shakes his mane at Zod. "My frriend, no. So long as I stand herre with my shield, they cannot attack with their melee weapons, and we will win a ranged fight."
He calls out to Reggie, "Rreggie! Do not stay out therre! Come in herre now please! We have yourr son in herre!"
[OOC: allies can pass through each others' spaces, so Reggie can just walk in, albeit with some AoOs I suppose.]
Standard action: Use shield for total cover. Use move action for invisibility.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 91 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+17=19 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 2:10:21 PM
Tishe' is able to see the dwarves and wizards, so at least they are targets, she thinks. And to keep ahead of the wizards, the spellweaver feels she has to keep ahead or else they are going to overwhelm even her resources.
So, she targets the Yellow Wizard with. Resilient Sphere! "That should keep him busy while I take care of his sun-baked friend!"
Reggie is here? Tishe' smiles and looks over at Terser, Bralin, and Jozhur. "So, does anyone want to do that waxed pick like Rillet did against the Soul Driver?"
In the meantime, the spellweaver uses a move Action to prepare a Dispel Magic Counterspell for the first spell the other Wizard may try to cast.
..... ..... See Invisible
Standard action. Resilient Sphere. Reflex DC 20 or trapped in 10' Sphere.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||86; AC30||26; T21||13; FF28||21; CMD36||34 Tuesday June 27th, 2017 6:36:45 PM
Not switching places with Zeoll, Zod uses his move action to Squeeze against the doorframe, next to Zeoll. This will allow him, next turn, to take a free 5ft step out of the room (& not provoke from movement), if there is space for him there. Figure the +4 cover AC from the doorway (relative to the enemy) negates the -4 AC penalty from squeezing (moved & temporarily resized Zod on the map).
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth d20+17=30 ; d10+17=19 ; d10=8 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 8:20:24 PM
Bralin makes a noise, a deep bass growl, and then steps past Zeoll into the opening. In spite of the pressing pole weapons, the dwarf keeps moving across the front of his foe until he's reached the other end of the line from Terser.
Once in position, he takes a mighty blow.
-- Move 25' (Fleet Feat) to side of purple dwarf. Due to Mobility Feat, AC is 39 against AoO
Attack purple dwarf. Power Attack, Vital Strike. Hit ac 30 for 28 hp damage (1 is cold based)
DM Kathy d20+9=23 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=23 ; d4=3 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=31 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=40 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=22 ; 2d4+9=13 ; 2d4+9=13 ; 2d4+9=15 ; 2d4+9=12 ; d20+19=36 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2017 10:40:27 PM Jozhur fires three shots at the guard, but he is well-armored and none of the shots hit.
Terser readies his ring.
Rill can tell that the wizards did take damage from the Wall of Thorns. He casts Blindness on one of the wizards, but the mage shrugs it off [Fort save 23].
Zod casts Barkskin on himself and, after some negotiation with Zeoll squeezes in next to the door frame.
Zeoll renews his invisibility and his total cover.
Tishe' casts a Resilient Sphere, but the mage doges and the spell fizzles [Reflex save 30]. She readies a counterspell because she can do that as a move action, and oh man, I am so jealous!
Bralin takes Zeoll up on his invitation and saunters out into the hallway past three attacks of opportunity because that's how dwarves roll. :) None of the attacks even come close.
The alchemical components that were splashed on Zeoll's shield last round explode! Zeoll and Zod each take a point of sonic damage. Zeoll is deafened for 3 rounds, and must succeed at a DC 12 Fort save or become stunned for a round.
Each of the guards makes a whirlwind attack! Bralin is hit once for 13 damage. Zeoll is hit three times for no damage, thanks to total cover. Zod is hit twice for a total of 28 damage. Reggie is hit once for 12 damage.
The yellow wizard begins casting a spell, and Tishe' attempts to counter it. Unfortunately, her attempt isn't strong enough, and the Maximized Fireball gets through. Zeoll, Zod, Jozhur, Rill, Terser, and possibly Tishe' take 60 damage, Reflex save DC 21 for half. [I don't see Tishe' on the map; am I just getting old and senile?] The pink wizard begins casting a spell of his own. Terser attempts to counter it with a bull rush. He shoves the wizard back against the alcove wall, and does some damage, but alas, not enough to disrupt the spell. Waves of Fatigue wash over Zeoll, Zod, Terser, Jozhur, Reggie, and possibly Tishe', who all become fatigued.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 (Fatigued) d20+18=26 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 12:28:12 AM
Jozhur sees the fireball coming and ducks low. He seems to almost fade into shadow as the fireball explodes. After the flash, he is somehow completely unscathed.
------------------------- Reflex save: 26, no damage due to evasion Fatigued Holding actions to see what others do
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP41||86; AC35||26; T20||13; FF34||21; CMD36||34 d20+13=29 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 1:49:33 AM
Zod smiles at the sonic damage, mind wandering to the components involved. He leans in behind Zeoll's shield, to make a quip to the Captain, and avoids the full heat of the flames (Reflex save 29; +1 Prayer, +2 Zeoll's Cradled Stories on the Lionfish).
Severely wounded by the dwarves' tactics with reach weapons and clearly fatigued, he gives the old taur a reassuring pat on the shoulder, before turning and seeming to almost walk into the wall. His hooves meld into the surrounding stone, and his features turn to rocks and gems. Halfway Earth Glided into the wall, he turns and places a hand on Rill's shoulder "No more half measures." His voice rumbles from the roughly minotaur-shaped mass of stone, "Can you heal us, then take them over? I'm going through the wall. Else Zeoll may need looking after for a moment. He took a big one there."
Delaying my move action, if I may.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Standard Action: Wildshape as Elemental Body III (Druid Level 9 +1 feat). Move Action: Earth Glide into the wall, no longer squeezing; noting the Earth Elemental description of the Earth Glide ability makes concessions only for metal; not worked stone, on restricted Earth materials that can be moved through. Zod will move through the wall to Reggie's back, avoiding AoO's, pending others' actions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Active Effects: 58 damage. Zod: Longstrider, Greater Magic Fang, Mage Armor, Prayer, Barkskin, Fatigue (-2 Str, Dex) Earth Elemental: +2 Str, +6 Nat AC; Immune: Crits, Sneak Attacks, Bleed; Darkvision 60ft; Earth Glide & Earth Mastery abilities. Kunda: Animal Growth
Header updated.
Rill (MarkB) HP 88/103 - AC 25/15/23 CMD 22 d20+17=21 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 11:28:46 AM
"Got it Zod!"
As the fire washes over the group, Rill reaches deep within himself to resist the effect (uses hero point before the roll - good thing too, as he barely made it.)
Then he cleric releases a wash of healing energy that covers all by Bralin (too far) and the enemies (Elective Channeling.) All are healed for 30 points!
Then he will teleport Terser, Jozhur and Rill near the wizards, and then takes a step back. ------------------------- Channel Energy - standard action Dimensional Hop - move action 5' step
DM Kathy Wednesday June 28th, 2017 11:31:04 AM
[The wizards are standing in an alcove with a wall at their backs. You can't teleport behind them, and that's why the map stops there.]
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 (Fatigued) d20+27=42 ; d20+15=21 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 4:13:08 PM
Jozhur feints and lunges at the guard, but just catches his armor.
DC 12 Fort save vs Stunned: rolls a 15, no problem. DC 21 Refx save vs Maximized Fireball; rolls a nat 20, takes half damage. Fatigued.
Zeoll is grateful to still be conscious, and thinks that maybe it is time for some discretion. He becomes invisible again and moves 40 ft to the lower rightmost corner of the room, out of line of sight of the evil casters.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 128/141) Shld Fth d20+20=24 ; d20+15=19 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 6:55:24 PM
Bralin continues his attack on the guard (did last round's attack hit?), but dwarves rolling badly appears to be a common theme.
- Two misses with the waraxe. (ac24 and ac19)
Spell list - Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Water Breathing, Stone Shape (d) }
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+13=24 ; d10+10=17 ; d10+10=15 ; d10+10=12 ; d4+4=5 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:36:57 PM
{ooc: Since Reggie missed a round, could she have raged before the waves of fatigue? if not then this will be a real mess for Reggie. fatigue means no rage. I'll post before the fatigue and another round after. also ignore the rolls I hate touch screens sometimes}
{ooc: pre-fatigue spell (remember barbarian, fatigue eliminates me from using most of my fighting abilities) also only 30 damage so far}
The pain of the first round of hits courses through Reggie. her eyes suddenly go black, her skin goes cold as the blackness of her heartseed spreads through her veins.
She moves first to destroy the guard that hit her,
{ooc: 5' step and flurry}
{ooc: attacks hit AC 36, 36, 30, 24} {ooc: damage (in order) 17, 15, 12, 5}
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP71||86; AC35||26; T20||13; FF34||21; CMD36||34 Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:54:34 PM
((OOC: I believe Zeoll cannot move, as he is Dazed. Sorry C-Man. Glad you made that save :)).
After Rill disappears from the room with Terser & Johzur, Zod, in elemental form, walks past Zeoll (avoiding the glaives in the doorway), and takes cover behind the wall near Bralin (move 20ft, no AoOs, no LoS to wizards).
Kunda moves up behind Zeoll, ready to take the liontaur's place in the doorway.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 23 / Touch 22/ flat: 19 | HP: 120 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 d20+18=21 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+13=16 ; d10+10=19 ; d10+10=15 ; d10+10=16 ; d4+4=6 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 7:54:46 PM
As the waves of fatigue wash over Reggie, she tries to push it aside, She immediately eyes the spellcaster that did this.
first she lays into the first guard in her way to reach her target.
{ooc: (with fatigue) attacks hit AC 20, 36, 30, 15 }
{ooc: (with fatigue) damage in order: 18, 14, 15, 5}
If he falls Reggie moves toward the spellcaster
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+13=18 ; d20+13=32 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 9:59:49 PM
(reflex 18, hero point reroll 32 pass) Also fatigued for no rage. Fun!
Despite being tired, Terser is still ready to take it out on the one who made him that way. He quickly orients himself and strikes out at the fatigue mage. "If you can do something about that fatigue Till, that would be great!"
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 126/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+15=25 ; d20+10=26 ; d10+17=21 ; d10+17=20 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 10:03:34 PM
(woops - clicked post early - continuing previous)
Two attacks vs red mage AC 25 for 21 damage AC 26 for 20 damage
DM Kathy d20+19=32 ; 2d4+9=16 ; d20+20=37 ; d20+20=31 ; 2d4+9=16 ; 2d4+9=12 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+20=21 ; 2d4+9=13 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=18 ; 2d4+9=16 ; d20+18=19 ; 13d4=35 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2017 11:58:42 PM Zeoll makes himself invisible again, and moves out of the doorway to take a little breather. [OOC: Zeoll is deafened, not dazed, so he can move; he just can't hear anybody. :) ]
Bralin's attack from last round did hit [Sorry, I totally missed that]. He attacks twice this round, hitting once--can you roll damage next time?
Luckily, Reggie raged last round. Indeed, as a mama looking to reclaim her only son, she's pretty much been raging all the way up here. But now she does it to effect! And she attacks one of the guards! She hits and does damage! But the guard is still standing!
Zod changes into an elemental and avoids attacks of opportunity by moving through the wall!
Rill teleports himself, Jozhur, and Terser out into the hall.
Jozhur attacks one of the guards, trying to catch him off-guard, but misses.
Terser attacks the mage and hits twice.
The red guard attacks Bralin, trying to sunder his shield. He succeeds, and Brain's shield takes 16 damage--adamantine weapon ignores hardness. The purple mage steps back and does a whirlwind attack, targeting Bralin and Reggie. Both are hit; Bralin takes 16 damage and Reggie takes 12 damage.
The blue guard does a whirlwind attack, targeting Jozhur and Terser. He misses Terser, but Jozhur takes 13 damage. The green guard attacks Rill three times, hitting once for 16 damage.
The pink wizard casts a spell (casting defensively) Spellcraft DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Greater Invisibility} He vanishes.
The yellow wizard casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {Delayed Blast Fireball}, and a ball of fire erupts, catching Rill, Jozhur, and Terser. They take 35 damage, DC 25 Reflex save for half.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+10=11 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=30 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 5:44:38 AM
Tishe' is scorched by the fireball and feels extremely tired by the second spell, which is going to hamper her no end. "This bites grass", she says around a tremendous yawn. Rillet' healing helps, but she is so distracted that she pauses, hopefully it won't be fatally!
Fatigued, Tishe' can only cast one spell before the wizards can get off another, so she makes it count. "Thank Wardd I can still see invisible things," she mumbles and targets the pink wizard with a Glitterdust spell! "No hiding!", she calls through reddened skin.
..... .....
Reflex previous fireball. Nat 1 Spellcraft 19, 30. (Luckily skills don't fail at nat 1). Both succeed
Cast Glitterdust: 12 round duration, 10’ radius; -40 Stealth(no save), Will DC 18 or blind
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP71||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+14=18 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=14 ; 2d8+9=13 ; d20+18=19 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:30:27 AM
Zod steps through the wall. With a smile composed of black, semi-reflective igneous rock, the earthen minotaur raises his stony fists. "My turn." he says before a flurry of blows against the Purple Dwarf (vs AC 19, 25, 15; forgot Earth Mastery in rolls, includes Fatigue, Wildshape, & Prayer). Most likely bouncing off his armor, but if one gets through Purple Dwarf takes 13 damage.
Kunda charges the Red Dwarf, moving the minimum 10ft and stopping before the doorway to attack with reach. Misses with a nat 1. ((I put Kunda "under" Zeoll, whose post said he moved; if we don't move others, as a rule, then the Player or DM should probably move the PC on the map after the respective post, or we end up with two differing depictions of peoples' positions)).
Rill (MarkB) HP 59(or 75)/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 12d6=46 ; d20+8=18 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 4:02:37 PM
(Forgot to fix header - Shield of Faith boosted Rill's AC to 27. Also, there were people between Rill and the Dwarf that hit him. Unless he had something that allows him to ignore cover, soft cover should provide Rill a +4 AC bonus, boosting it to AC 31?)
Rill fails the reflex save as fire again scorches the cleric. Then some rotten dwarf hits him. He once again releases a burst of healing energy, healing all but Tishe for 22 points, but not healing our enemies..
Rill says, "I've about had enough of these guys."
He steps back 5 feet and uses a Hero Point to create a Blade Barrier that should greatly complicate things for these opposing guards and wizards. Whirling blades of force spring to life in a tight circle around the purple dwarf. While this will not harm the purple dwarf, it will harm all squares surrounding him. It will also prevent the purple dwarf from attacking out of his space. (46 damage, DC 23 Reflex save for half.)
(This will cause those affected by the whirling blades to move into an available square, possibly provoking AOOs in the process.)
Rill says to the guards, "See, you're not the only ones with whirling blades. I suggest you surrender - Sunaar is dead and our quarrel is not with you. At least not yet. It only gets worse from here."
--------------------------------- Blade Barrier - An immobile, vertical curtain of whirling blades shaped of pure force springs into existence. Any creature passing through the wall takes 1d6 points of damage per caster level (maximum 15d6), with a Reflex save for half damage.
If you evoke the barrier so that it appears where creatures are, each creature takes damage as if passing through the wall. Each such creature can avoid the wall (ending up on the side of its choice) and thus take no damage by making a successful Reflex save.
A blade barrier provides cover (+4 bonus to AC, +2 bonus on Reflex saves) against attacks made through it.
Spellcraft checks: 29, 22. He needs no skill to figure out that fireball, but the other spell he hears cast is interesting: "That one's a grreater invisibility," he calls out.
Zeoll also calls out grateful thanks to Rill as the healing energy sweeps over him.
He thinks about casting his faerie fire, but he doesn't know where to target it. So he casts a Summon Fey Friend III.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 128/141) Shld Fth d10+11=19 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 9:13:41 PM Blow from last round hit purple dwarf for 19 hp damage
Bralin's shield cracks under the blow from the next guard's pole arm. The dwarf looks upon it in shock. "You are a craven coward," he declares.
Rill interrupts things with the blade barrier. Bralin considers, and then steps back. No point in taking further damage if he cannot reach his foe.
Shield 20/50 (broken)
Spell list - Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Water Breathing, Stone Shape (d) }
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 126/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+8=9 ; d10=8 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=30 ; d10+17=24 ; d10+17=18 ; d10+17=18 ; d10+17=21 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:49:32 PM reflex fail, fort save misclick
Another ball of fire envelops Terser, singeing his beard and making him angry. Not quite angry enough to rage at them though. Unfortunate.
He wades into the fray so further fireball will hit the other guards if they hit him and swings at the mage that is again visible, thanks to Miss Tishe'.
threw in an extra attack in case green dwarf provoked AoO from my 10 ft range
AC 31 vs mage for 24 damage AC 13 vs mage (may hit if he's blind?) for 18 damage
potential AoO vs AC 30 for 18 damage
another misclick at the end, laptop is sensitive.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 150 / 154 | Rage used 2 /18 d20+17=29 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=19 ; d20+12=17 ; d10+9=19 ; d10+9=18 ; d10+9=14 ; d4+3=5 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:49:54 PM
any call for surrender go right past Reggie and she continues her assault. "Just die already" she says.
{ooc: attacks on the guard in front of her: Hit AC 29, 30, 19, 17} {ooc: damage in order: 19, 18, 14, 5} {ooc: all of these include fatigue}
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 (Fatigued) d20+17=34 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+15=34 ; d6+3=9 ; 2d6=4 ; 5d6=21 ; Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:51:54 PM
Jozhur once again fades into shadow just as the ball of fire erupts and comes out completely unscathed.
------------------------------ Reflex save: 34, no damage due to evasion. Acrobatics to avoid opportunity attacks: 36
Move to flank with Reggie Attack hits AC 36 (with flanking), 9 damage, plus 4 if guard is evil, plus 21 sneak attack damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP90/99 (Fatigued) Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:53:08 PM
Jozhur expertly dodges his way around the guard in front of him to flank with Reggie, trying to work his way to the magi. He lunges at the guard once more, this time with more precision.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP86/99 (Fatigued) Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:53:51 PM
Sorry in a hurry, header update too.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 113/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/ Thursday June 29th, 2017 10:57:52 PM
header update
DM Kathy d20+12=23 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+10=29 ; 2d4+9=11 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+10=21 ; 2d4+9=14 ; 2d4+9=17 ; 2d4+9=17 ; 2d4+9=16 ; 2d4+9=14 ; d20+14=32 ; d6=5 ; d20+19=36 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 12:00:07 AM Tishe[ casts a Glitterdust, revealing the pink wizard again. He is not blinded, but his is now both pink and sparkly which means I want him for my Barbie collection.
Zod finishes stepping through the wall and attacks the purple guard, hitting once.
Rill heals his friends, then casts a Blade Barrier around the purple guard. The purple and green guards are not affected. The red guard makes his save; the blue guard does not. Both can get out of the barrier with a 5-foot step, which does not provoke. Both wizards make their saves, but they have to move farther in order to escape the blades. The yellow wizard provokes from Zod, and the pink wizard provokes from Jozhur and Terser. Terser was good enough to roll an AoO in his post, so he's the one who finishes off the sparkly pink wizard,
One down!
Zeoll begins summoning a fey friend. Remember that you are still deaf, so the spell has a 20% failure chance if it includes a verbal component.
Bralin steps back for a moment.
Terser wants to continue attacking the mage, but he is already down. Instead, Terser attacks the green guard, who's starting to look a little chewed up. It is perhaps fitting that Reggie is the one who finishes him off.
Two down!
Jozhur's sneak attack is not needed; that corner of the alcove is pretty well cleared out.
The blue guard attacks Zod three times, hitting once for 11 damage. The red guard attacks Reggie three times, hitting all three times including one critical hit! Reggie takes 78 points of damage!
The purple guard has to try to attack through the Blade Barrier, so he chooses to lob another alchemical item. He lobs it at Jozhur, and hits, despite the blade barrier! The small bag explodes into a mass of sticky goop. Jozhur must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be stuck to the floor, unable to move. If you save, you still move at half speed and take a -2 penalty to attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dexterity. But this appears to be more than an ordinary Tanglefoot bag! The sticky goop bursts into flame! Jozhur takes 5 points of fire damage, and must succeed at a DC 20 Reflex save or catch on fire!
The sparkly pink wizard has gone to the Barbie Malibu Dream House in the sky, but the yellow wizard is still active! He concentrates, trying to cast a spell without provoking further Attacks of Opportunity! He succeeds! A sheet of fire bursts from his outstretched hands; Zod and Bralin take 20 points of fire damage, DC 19 Reflex save for half.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP40||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+10=14 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+10=22 ; 2d8+9=12 ; 2d8+9=21 ; 2d8+9=19 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 1:38:03 AM
Zod eyes the whirling Blade Barrier warily, heaving a sigh like a collapsing mud-bank as the defenders scatter and fall, only to be hit by the guards' blades and spells (Reflex 14; 31 damage total).
As the Yellow Wizard maneuvers around the deadly force blades, Zod leans over and catches the man's knee, attempting to trip him. CMB 37 vs CMD (+1 Prayer, +1 Earth Mastery); knocking him prone. Provokes an AoO from the Yellow Wizard, if he's armed (Zod's AoO last round).
Giving Bralin an almost-apologetic shrug, Zod turns his attention to the Red Guard, with another Flurry. First attack hits AC 31 for 12 damage; Second, nat 20, confirms crit vs AC 27 for 21 damage, or 40 damage if crit confirms.
As he steps in and brings an elbow down heavily on the dwarf's shoulder, Zod checks the children's room, and peers around the Blade Barrier to see Reggie, Terser, and Jozhur deal with their side quite handily. "There's wisdom in the stones and the earth." Zod says, "But a bit less pleasure in its musk - let's clear the way and get these children free!"
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP62||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Friday June 30th, 2017 1:50:07 AM
Updated header for Rill's healing channel (never went back up to max).
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP81/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+16=23 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+13=31 ; d6+3=4 ; 2d6=6 ; 5d6=19 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+20=29 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 2:39:45 AM
Jozhur manages to dodge the worst of the dwarf's bag of tricks, only coming out a little gooey and singed.
Happy to see the enemy on the ropes, Jozhur looks to keep up their momentum. Advances on the next guard and lunges at him with his blade.
Reflex save: 23 (not stuck to floor) Reflex save: 20 (forgot Rill's prayer spell, not on fire)
Move to flank Blue Dwarf with Zod Acrobatics to avoid attacks of opportunity: 21 (at full speed, so certainly fails) Attack vs Blue Dwarf hits AC29 with flanking after all penalties 4 damage, plus 6 if evil, plus 19 sneak attack damage
Current AC is 21 (25 vs opportunity attacks)
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+17=27 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 6:25:48 AM
Tishe' smiles in grim satisfaction; the plain woman has had many battles and companions, and is confident in this group's abilities and demeanor. The spellweaver has few spells that are able to strike with precision, and so leaves the melee to the experts.
As for the slaver Wizard, Tishe' quips "At least I'm not exhausted", she says around a yawn, and moves so she can see the Wizard but as far from the slaver dwarves reach weapons as possible.
And then she Readies a Counterspell.
...... ......
See Invisible Fatigued
Move Action. Move to line of sight with Yellow Wizard
Standard action. Ready Dispel Magic as Counterspell DC 27
Rill (MarkB) HP 59(or 75)/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d20+26=41 ; d20+15=20 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 5:47:44 PM
Rill moves up, and once again draws in and releases the power of his God to heal all but Zeoll and Tishe for 22 points.
Rill keeps a sharp eye out for anything hidden or odd (Perception = 41.)
He looks at his foes and tries to gauge how damaged and close to death they are (Heal check = 20.)
Zeoll can't hear himself cast, and it throws him for a sec ... but then he recovers and finishes his spell flawlessly! [OOC: Rolled 61% spell failure = A-OK]
The large plant appears next to the big snake, and reaches across it (10 ft reach) to smack at the Red Guard with two slams, hitting AC24 and AC22. [Does Kunda offer the target soft cover?] If those slams hit, they do 14 and 14 damage. There's a grab option too, but given the tight quarters, the shambler is happy to pass on that for now.
Zeoll, on the other hand, thinks like a barenaked lady that never is enough. The fatigued old taur starts another spell, SFFII this time!
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d3=2 ; d20+15=29 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 7:08:19 PM
Tishe' looks about, trying to gauge if there are any more guards arriving.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+15=21 ; d20+10=14 ; d10+17=18 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 7:20:27 PM
Terser continues his attack on the Blue Guard, but an angry Reggie seems to be getting in his way, and he is unable to make contact.
attacks vs AC 21 for maybe 18? I'm betting 14 misses
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth d20+11=23 ; d20+17=30 ; d10+17=19 ; d20+12=13 ; Friday June 30th, 2017 8:40:13 PM
Bralin ducks the brunt of the yellow wizard's fireball, and his Ring of Fire Resistance absorbs the remainder.
When Rill completes his healing spell, and Zod trips the wizard, the dwarf finds himself completely unscathed, with the foe lying at his feet.
The opportunity is almost too good to be true. And Bralin proceeds to blow it, hitting a glancing blow, and then missing altogether with his follow-up attack.
-- Reflex 23. Ring of Energy Resistance. Full attack on yellow wizard (who loses 4 AC due to prone) Atk 1 hits ac30 for 19 hp damage Atk 2 - Nat 1 - miss
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 72 / 154 | Rage used 3 /18 d20+16=35 ; d3=2 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=20 ; d10+10=12 ; d10+10=12 ; d10+10=19 ; d4+3=7 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2017 6:05:20 PM
The weapon pierces Reggie, she screams in pain but in a moment she glances up, blood dripping from her wound, and her mouth. she lays into the one in front of her with extreme rage.
{ooc: attacks hit AC 35, 32, 19, 20} {OOC damage (in order) 12, 12, 19,7}
DM Kathy d20+20=31 ; 2d4+9=15 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+20=38 ; 2d4+9=17 ; 2d4+9=16 ; 2d4+9=13 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+10=15 ; 2d4+9=17 ; d20+15=32 ; d8=8 ; d20+19=29 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2017 8:14:13 PM Zod managed to trip the yellow wizard, but the wizard was still able to get off his spell. Now Zod moves to unload a couple of wicked hits on the red guard, but the dwarf is still standing!
Jozhur managed to avoid being set on fire, but he is not as nimble as he usually is, so his movement provokes an Attack of Opportunity from the blue guard. It hits! Jozhur takes 15 damage. Jozhur's attack also hits! The guard takes sneak attack damage, but does not seem to be evil.
Tishe' readies a Counterspell. She looks around, but there don't seem to be any more guards approaching.
Rill heals his companions.
Zeoll summons a Shambling Mound, which proceeds to lay down the smack on the red guard. Wanting more friends, Zeoll begins summoning again. You are still deaf.
Terser attacks twice, but his blows do not land.
Bralin attacks the wizard, hitting once.
Reggie attacks the blue guard, hitting twice.
The red guard does a whirlwind attack, targeting Zeoll's shambling mound, Jozhur, and Reggie. Jozhur is hit for 16 damage; Reggie is hit for 13 damage. Assuming the shambling mound is a normal, ordinary shambling mound, it got hit for 17 damage.
The blue guard attacks Zod three times, hitting once for 17 damage.
The purple guard reaches for another alchemical item. This time it is a small bottle, which the points at Rill before uncorking. A single lightning bolt sizzles through the Blade Barrier, hitting Rill despite the barrier's protection. Rill takes 8 points of damage. Rill, Reggie, and Terser must succeed at DC 15 Reflex saves or take 1 point of sonic damage from the resulting thunderclap!
The yellow wizard is prone and doesn't much like it, but he knows standing up will be even worse, so he stays where he is. He casts defensively, and succeeds in getting his spell off. DC 19 Spellcraft check Highlight to display spoiler: {Phantasmal Killer}. Bralin needs to make a Will save, DC 20. If you make it, nothing happens and we're done. If you fail, you suddenly see a horrifying vision out of your worst nightmares! You need to make a DC 20 Fortitude save or die of fright right on the spot! If you succeed at the Fort save, you instead take 6 damage. And possibly say "ow."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth d20+14=25 ; d20+17=35 ; d10+17=18 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=28 ; d10+17=19 ; d6=2 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2017 8:42:18 PM
The wizard casts some kind of spell. Bralin feels a presence in his head, and shakes it off.
The dwarf commences to hack away at the prone man.
--- Will Save 25.
Full attack on Yellow Wizard. Power Attack. Atk 1 hits AC35 for 21 hp (3 cold). Atk 2 hits AC28 for 21 hp (2 cold)
Shield 20/50 (broken)
Spell list - Highlight to display spoiler: { 0 – Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize 1 – Comprehend Languages, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith (x2)*, Identify (d) 2 – Align Weapon, Eagle’s Splendor, Lesser Restoration, Soften Earth and Stone (d) 3- Water Breathing, Stone Shape (d) }
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP81/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+16=20 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=21 ; d20+7=18 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2017 11:08:19 PM
Realizing his sword had no special effect on the guard, Jozhur calls for their surrender, "These children were being held as slaves. Lay down your arms and are quarrel with you is over."
If the guards don't immediately drop their weapons, he continues his attack and comes up empty.
---------------------------------- Diplomacy: 22 Full attack on blue dwarf (if he does not surrender) misses
Active Effects: Prayer Fatigued: -1 Str/Dex Tanglefoot bag: Move at half speed, -2 attack rolls, -4 Dex
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+9=10 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=17 ; d10+17=20 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 2:04:28 PM
Lightning in a bottle is quite surprising, and Terser jumps at the sound. (Nat 1 save)
He is not used to fighting fatigued, but is still ready to take it to the limit should they refuse to surrender. He does little more than distract though, still unlucky in his strikes.
(Attack vs AC 25 counting flank, 20 damage if it hits)
Rill (MarkB) HP 59(or 75)/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d20+9=11 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+26=30 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 6:32:50 PM
"Why are these guards still fighting? They cannot hope to win this battle. Except for the one in the blades, they're about half gone."
Rill one again pulls in divine power, releasing it in a healing rush that will heal all but Tishe and Zeoll for 19 points (and excluding out enemies.)
Rill also looks around for any unseen threats. (Perception 30)
Zod |&| Kunda (MarkB sub for Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+15=21 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=34 ; 2d8+9=19 ; 2d8+9=14 ; 2d8+9=23 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+8=13 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 7:22:16 PM
Glad for the healing, Zod keeps his attention on the Red Guard, with another Flurry. First attack hits AC 21 for 19 damage, second hits AC 22 for 14 damage, and the third hits AC 34 for 23 damage.
Kundara also attacks the red dwarf hitting AC 18 and 13 - likely misses.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 78 / 154 | Rage used 4 /18 d20+10=25 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=16 ; d10+9=11 ; d10+9=15 ; d10+9=10 ; d4+3=6 ; Monday July 3rd, 2017 9:05:33 PM
Despite her bleeding and the explosions around her, Reggie fights on like some ferocious animal.
{ooc: reflex save = 24}
She continues her attack on the only one she can reach, the blue guard.
{OOC attacks hit AC 33, 30, 24, 26} {ooc: damage (in order) 11, 15, 10, 6}
DM Kathy Monday July 3rd, 2017 10:25:47 PM Bralin shrugs off the spell and finishes off the yellow wizard.
Three down!
Jozhur calls on the guards to surrender.
Terser stabs the blue guard.
Rill heals his companions again. He looks around for unseen threats, but finds none.
Zod flurries on the red guard, hitting once.
Reggie finishes off the blue guard.
Four down!
The red guard lays down his guisarme and holds up his hands. "I yield," he says gruffly. Within the Blade Barrier, the purple guard looks uncertain, then calls, "I'll yield if it doesn't mean walking through these flying blades." He doesn't lay down his guisarme, but there's not a lot of room for him to do that.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:16:39 AM
Tishe' keeps a Counterspell ready, but is just as happy that they don't have to kill everyone. "Stay in the fog, sweeties, and we will soon be moving to a better place."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP64of67) Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:20:26 AM
Zeoll asks the shambler to stand guard.
He visits the fallen, hoping to save lives.
He is careful to avoid the blades.
Zod |&| Kunda (MarkB sub for Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Tuesday July 4th, 2017 5:10:16 PM
Zod and his companion keep a sharp eye out as he separate the opposing fighters from their weapons.
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Tuesday July 4th, 2017 5:11:33 PM
Rill will dismiss the Blade Barrier, releasing the purple dwarf. Then he will move among the still living foes, tending to the conscious ones first. Those that died here earned their deaths.
"A pity you chose to fight. Did you know you were fighting to protect the manipulation of small children that were bought from slavers? We came here to save them."
As he heals them, he asks, "please tell us your names and what you know of this place and the master of this house."
Rill also says a brief blessing to Gargul for the fallen. He also casts detect magic and looks at Sunnar, the other dead foes, and the things here.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth d20+9=26 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2017 7:05:20 PM
With this group defeated, Bralin shifts his attention to the hallways, watching and listening for the possible arrival of more guards.
[Perception 26]
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 78 / 154 | Rage used 5 /18 Tuesday July 4th, 2017 8:55:01 PM
Reggie, still in her rage moves toward the next visible guard. She immediately grabs the guard threatening to toss him into the whirling blades.
"Who is your master?"
{ooc: having arrived late the actions beforehand are pretty much unknown to Reggie, may be necessary to talk her down.}.
DM Kathy Tuesday July 4th, 2017 10:14:30 PM Rill dismisses the Blade Barrier, then he and Zeoll check to see if there is anything to be done for the fallen. There is not. The two guards who surrendered are the only opponents still living.
Bralin keeps an eye out for more threats, but sees none.
Zod picks up the opponents' weapons.
Tishe' tells the children to stay in the fog. Now that the battle is over, you can hear them crying.
Reggie grass one of the guards to start interrogating him, a process continued a bit more calmly by Rill. The guards give you their names [I will make up names if you absolutely insist on it], and say they were hired by Jonos Aerdhuryn to guard this wing. Rill asks them if they knew about the children, and the guards shrug.
"Sure," one of them says. "but they were bought all legal-like. You're stealin' 'em, that's what you're doing. But it's none of my concern."
Rill asks what they know of the master's plans, which leads to more shrugs. "He doesn't talk much to us," one of them says. "He had those wizards workin' on somethin', but I don't know what, and probably wouldn't understand it if you told me. I guess he was gonna raise the kids to be an army or something. Don't know what for. None of my concern."
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP81/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+10=20 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2017 12:05:48 AM
Jozhur lays a hand on Reggie's shoulder, "Easy, they're not our enemy anymore." He spins Reggie toward the mist, "You should see if Ky is over there, come."
Seeing the children reminds Jozhur of his childhood living in the streets. At least he wasn't a science experiment. He snaps back at the guard, "People aren't to be bought and sold, especially children."
With that he leads Reggie to the children. He tries to entertain the children with some magic tricks, making some coins disappear and whatnot. (sleight of hand: 20)
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d20+31=51 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 11:36:32 AM
Rill uses a cantrip to return his white robes and clothing to their cleaned and pressed condition. He also casts detect magic and looks at Sunnar, the dead and surrendered foes, and the things here.
To the two dwarves, "What other guards are here in this house? Will you please tell me where these mages were working on, and where they did their work?"
(Sense Motive 51 - natural 20! He is trying to determine if these guards are being straight forward in their answers and intentions, or if they seem to be hatching a plan of escape or to raise an alarm.)
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 3:22:45 PM
((OOC: Thanks Mark!!!))
Depositing the weapons in a pile, Zod leans against the wall nearby.
The minotaur shakes his head. "If the skills and equipment of these guards are any indication, an army raised, trained, and outfitted in this place would be a formidable force indeed."
"Freeing these children, defeating the guards and slaying Aerderhyn's chief assistant will almost certainly delay the shady operations going on here, but I have no doubt that the dark elf will simply acquire more children and continue his plans if we don't take further steps to limit his resources or directly stall the man ourselves."
"I suggest we investigate the research these wizards were performing, and make plans to destroy the work being done here, and/or hunt down Aederhurn ourselves and put a stop to his plans."
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 78 / 154 | Rage used 5 /18 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 4:23:51 PM
If anyone can calm Reggie down, it was Jozhur. She releases the guard, and slowly starts to calm down. Her cold skin returning to normal her eyes regaining their natural color.
as Johzur leads Reggie away, she starts feel a little weak. but once with the children she falls to the floor. "Ty?" she says weakened from her battle.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 5:27:10 PM
Tishe' agrees whole heartedly with zod and eagerly strains her ears to hear what the guards say about where the wizards are doing their experiments.
But the brown-eyed woman keeps most of her attention on the cloud. "Just stay in there, that's a good group of piggies!" It really is a juxtaposition for her: on one hand, they are slaves that need caring for, but on the other hand, they are children, the which Tishe' has very little experience. She likes children well enough, she supposes, when they are kept at a distance and quiet. This loud caterwauling is getting on her nerves!
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Wednesday July 5th, 2017 6:22:02 PM
"Mayhap," Bralin answers Zod, while continuing his vigil. "Given the wealth and power he is accustomed to, he could just as easily view our attack as a stain to be cleansed, and come to us. We will needs be vigilant of tales of those asking about us."
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP64of67) Wednesday July 5th, 2017 9:37:40 PM
Zeoll nods to Zod. "You arre rright, frriend. It is likely that the absent masterr of this house will buy new slaves and trry his foul indoctrrination prrogram again. But we arre not herre to save all slaves, orr to rright all wrrongs. Let it be enough, today, that we have saved these childrren, and that we go now to save still morre. The day will come when we will strrike harrd at the merrchants and dealerrs in slaves, and then the customerrs will have no sourrce for theirr custom."
The old liontaur listens for the reunion he hopes ardently will take place with Reggie and her son. If that occurs, then he will say to the others that it is time to go. In the meantime, though, he will cast Detect Magic and strip the dead and the prisoners of their magical gear.
DM Kathy Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:22:46 PM Jozhur declares that people aren't to be bought or sold. The former guards look dubious, but do not reply.
Rill asks about other guards. "No others. We're it," one of the dwarves replies. "Everybody else is just servants," the other adds. Rill then asks about what the wizards were working on. "I told ya; I don't know," the one guard replies. "I mean, they made all this stuff," he gestures to the alchemical items that some of your opponents were throwing during the fight, "but I don't know how they work or anything." They do tell you where the mages were working; another room a short distance up the hall.
Zod begins making plans to thwart the dark elf's long-term goals, although Zeoll advises caution and Bralin seems to be on the fence about the whole thing.
Reggie calls weakly for her son. [OOC: Is his name Ky or Ty? Because I've been using Ky; I thought that was his name.]
Tishe' tries to quiet the children without notable success. They aren't howling and wailing, but the quiet sobs and sniffles are just as bad.
I'm going to assume that you eventually gather all the bad guys' gear; here is what you find:
+1 full plate (4), +1 adamantine guisarme (4), masterwork spiked gauntlet (4), belt of giant strength +2 (4), boots of striding and springing (6), cloak of resistance +1 (5), wand of burning hands (CL 5th, 20 charges) (2), amulet of natural armor +1 (2), bracers of armor +3 (2), cloak of resistance +3 (2), headband of vast intelligence +4 (2), ring of protection +1 (3), spellbook (2), Alchemist Fire (10), Bottled Lightning (5), Burst Jar (5), Tanglefoot Bag (10), Tangleburn Bag (5).
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 78 / 154 | Rage used 5 /18 Wednesday July 5th, 2017 10:38:33 PM
{ooc: his name is Ky, short for Kyōdo (強度の栄誉) I may have miss-typed his name, which is something normal for me anyway, also not that it matters now, but I forgot i had light fortification on my bracers giving a 25% chance to negate a crit}
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday July 6th, 2017 6:02:03 AM
Tishe' continues her inept, one-sided conversation with the kids in the cloud. "Ummm, so, read any good books lately? Oh, I know: I haven't introduced myself yet! Many Shadows piggies, I am Tishe' Spellweaver. "
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+19=35 ; Thursday July 6th, 2017 2:33:04 PM
Zod gives a low whistle at the collected equipment. "Whenever we decide to divvy things up, I might like an item or two for my scaly companion." ((gonna look at my equipment list & the allowed item slots for companions & such)).
After helping stow the loot, Zod ties up the guards and turns his attention to where they said the wizards were working. With a subtle motion, he bids Kunda to stay in the room with the children, and the snake slithers off to a corner to quietly keep watch.
"Well, they said there's no other guards, so we should be fine taking time to explore the manor, or at least this wing."
Perception 35
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Thursday July 6th, 2017 5:41:08 PM
Bralin is interested in a couple of the Tangleburn bags, mostly because he's never seen them before.
The novelty over, he turns his attention to the next task. "Are we transporting the children to the boat by magical means?" he asks the spellcasters. "Or do we walk?"
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Thursday July 6th, 2017 5:43:57 PM
I swear I posted yesterday - I think the site ate it
it involved moving bodies so children wouldn't see them.
woops
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Thursday July 6th, 2017 5:48:47 PM
The boots seem like they'd be nice to have - but Terser has been thinking of doing something to his current ones that would let him walk over the water without relying on clerical assistance. His armor could do with some spiffying up, too.
If necessary, Terser can carry a couple of the children, but a few trips in the ship's boat should do as well.
"I know these guards are cooperating for now, but you should probably check the exit before we take the children, Joz. And maybe some of us can stay to guard the kids while Tishe' checks out the lab?"
Zeoll stays with the kids and sings a song to entertain them.
Perform Song 16.
He expects the group will need to set up an orphanage. "Do we still have that empty ship?" he tries to remember. "That would make a good orrphanage."
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 54 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Thursday July 6th, 2017 8:35:59 PM
Reggie eventually starts to regain her senses and tries to figure out what is going on. the mist all about the place really proves to be annoying to Reggie.
Again she calls out "KY!" trying to find her son that she was informed was here.
With Reggie no longer in 'battle mode' her wounds seem worse and she appears a little weaker.
{ooc: exiting rage}
DM Kathy Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:25:01 PM Reggie hurries into the room where the children have been kept, hoping to find her son. She finds the corpse of a dark elf, papers strewn about, a fair amount of blood, and a large cloud of mist. Tishe' seems to be trying to talk to whoever's in the mist, but it's not going well. You can hear several children crying.
Zeoll begins singing a song, and that seems to help. It's difficult to tell for sure, of course, because all the kids are still in the mist cloud.
The rest of the group has shifted to logistical questions. Zod is in favor of a thorough exploration of this wing; Terser and Bralin are more concerned with how you're going to get all these kids down to the Lionfish.
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Thursday July 6th, 2017 10:42:16 PM
With the guards tied up, Rill ask them where the mages did their work?
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) d20+21=22 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 4:40:22 PM
Crying children is a good reason for Terser to stay out of that room for a bit. He squares up next to Rill and helps with the interrogation, providing some motivation should they be unwilling to talk.
Intimidate: take 10 if able (31) - if not, roll is a 22
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) d20+17=20 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 7:17:53 PM
Tishe' is thankful that Zeoll starts singing, and twits herself for not thinking about performing with her drums as a way to settle the kids, but her attention is grabbed by Reggie.
"Oh, good, you made it!", she exclaims, then in a softer voice, "They are removing the bodies before removing the fog. It'll only be another minute before we can see if Ky is among them. There are a couple dozen half-orc toddlers plus a young human girl nanny. I'm thinking we gather them all up and parade down to the ship." She excuses herself from Reggie's presence and moves to the hallway to help sort, tag, and bag the rightful spoils of battle.
The mixed alchemical items are quite interesting, but the spellweaver has no expertise in them, and she is afraid they may be volatile. "If they are stable, they may be very good things for us to give Tula as defensive weapons for the LionFish." Likewise, the spellbook is unusable for Tishe', as is most of the gathered goods where she has better or different items already for the appropriate body slots. "One set of bracers would help defend me in case of a surprise assault where there isn't enough time for a Mage Armor spell."
And then, her attention is captured by yet another piece of information, the location of the Wizard's work rooms. When the dwarf points the direction again, Tishe' will move there and check out the rooms with her See Invisible and her spell-like ability: Detect Magic.
..... Perception. 20
See Invisible Detect Magic 60' cone to look left, center, and right for the presence of magic Fatigued: can't run, can't charge, -2 Str and Dex
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+19=30 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 8:49:04 PM
Zod keeps a watchful eye on the hallway, trailing Tishe to the door of the wizards' workshop.
The Minotaur flags Johzur as they move, and asks uff the rogue will check for traps.
Perception 30
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP81/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+25=34 ; d20+23=42 ; Friday July 7th, 2017 10:19:25 PM
Jozhur follows along with Zod and Tishe, checking the wizards' room for traps before the others enter. He then checks the interior of the room for traps as well.
Perception (traps): 34 Disable device (if needed to enter room): 42
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Friday July 7th, 2017 11:07:52 PM
Bralin moves off about 60' back down the way they came.
If the plan is to walk the children back, he wants to make sure the path is free of anymore guards, servants, gardeners, whatever.
Zeoll tries another song ... and gets a 15. Meh. Kids are not his natural audience.
When the bodies are cleared up, he dismisses the mist. He introduces himself and begins to explain to the kids, especially the young girl caretakers, that the Lionfishers are going to take all these children to a new and better home.
He tries to find Ky to help connect him with Reggie.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Saturday July 8th, 2017 9:26:31 AM
Terser remains in the hallway as a link between the split party, ready to tell updates or rush to the defense of either side. He even thinks about temporarily using those new boots so he can get there more quickly.
AC 23/ 23/ 21. CMD 15 HP 61 /91 Tishe' (SteveK) Saturday July 8th, 2017 10:45:28 PM
Tishe' is focused on the wizard's room and not really paying attention to other things
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Sunday July 9th, 2017 7:04:23 PM
As Rill waits for an answer on the location of the mage's workroom, he helps pack up the item found into his Bag of Holding. He keeps some of the alchemical item in pockets for ready access.
DM Kathy Sunday July 9th, 2017 9:09:52 PM
You pack away the loot, and drag the bodies down the hall a ways so they won't upset the children. Well, so they won't upset the children any more. Once the bodies are out of the way, Zeoll dismisses the Obscuring Mist, and you can see the children. And they can see you.
Now that you're no longer distracted, you can get a headcount, and you can tell that there are 11 half-orc toddlers, something less than the couple dozen [i]Tishe'[/b] had estimated, but in her defense, they were making an awful lot of noise. The human girl makes a total of 12 children.
The toddlers are upset and frightened because everything was loud and scary, and because the girl who takes care of them was frightened, and they picked up on it. They can be soothed, although it takes a while. Reggie cannot tell by just looking at them which one is Ky; they're all of a similar age, and while they're not identical, they look enough alike that it's difficult to tell which one is the child she hasn't seen since he was an infant.
The girl is old enough to understand what was happening, and she is terrified. Of you. It's true that the people who owned her didn't treat her very well, but they didn't treat her very badly either, and now you've slaughtered a bunch of them, and she's pretty sure she's next. She cowers against the wall, whimpering. Anytime one of you approaches, she cries, "No, please, please, no!" and flinches away.
Some of you head down the hall to examine the room where the wizards had been working. It's easy to spot because you find the door standing open. Inside you find a square room with a large square table in the center. Two chairs are drawn up to the table, and pens, ink pots, and papers lay jumbled on its surface. The specifics of the papers are difficult to make out, though one of them is clearly labeled "FORMULA FOR TANGLEBURN BAGS."
Along the walls are shelves holding various bottles and jars, most empty, a few containing ingredients. There are also countertop workstations.
Two human men are in the room, one washing out bottles in a small basin, the other measuring powder out of a small bag into tiny jars. They look up, startled, as you come in. They are wearing simple clothing, and one man's sleeve is short enough that you can see the slave tattoo on his upper arm.
Zeoll casts Charm Person on the girl, a couple times if needed. Will Save DC 20.
Once he has her magically more calmed, down, he uses his diplomacy to change her attitude towards everyone.
Diplomacy 42.
He tries to make friends with the kids too, with songs and stories and being nice.
He asks Rill to use his magic gargulvision to pick out which one is Reggie's kid.
Is the butler still around? If so, Zeoll asks him how many of the staff are slaves, and if they would like their freedom this day. That goes for him too of course.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP81/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+20=25 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 12:32:34 AM
Jozhur bluntly explains the situation to the slaves, "Umm, hello. Sunaar is dead. You are free to leave the island with us if you like, as free men." Jozhur gives the room a thorough look over (perception: 25) for any valuable information or items. "What are they working on here? What were they doing with the children?"
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Monday July 10th, 2017 4:15:05 PM
Terser doesn't know if there's an extra berth on the ship, but an alchemist is a fine thing to have around. If one of these men could make those fancy items the guards had, it would be well worth the wages and material cost to have them in their employ.
He'll suggest this to the captain once the children are calmed.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Monday July 10th, 2017 5:44:26 PM
Bralin waits.
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Monday July 10th, 2017 5:56:48 PM
At the mention of "Gargulvision," Rillett gives the old liontaur a flat look. And then proceeds to use Probe Psyche on the children one by one, hoping to determine which is Ky. He as already used this on Reggie, and so he hopes that will make it easier to sort out which is her son.
"Let's remember there is a Mistress Aerdhuryn that lives here. If she is her husband's equal, we could have trouble simply leaving." He asks the butler about her, and if she would move to stop out departure. He also asks if she is here of her own free will.
--------------------------------- Probe Psyche - After one minute of observation and/or conversation, a seeker can use this ability, with a Sense Motive check at DC 30, to know the creature's alignment and fully understand the creature's personality. This also gives the seeker insight into that particular creature, gaining a +2 Insight bonus to attacks, armor class, and spell DC against the creature.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+19=30 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 7:28:16 PM
Zod rejoins his scaled companion in the hall and scratches her head idly, giving Rill the 11 minutes needed to analyze the children, and Johzur time to search the lab. "Would that I had a mind for potions & mixtures myself..." He says wistfully after eyeing the stocked workshop.
As the Soulseeker's eyes go ghost, Zod chuckles and wanders a bit further from the room of toddlers.
He stands lookout with Bralin. Perception 30.
OOC: Zeoll has wiz levels? Seems like 2 spellbooks in the loot is almost wasted on our party xD
Also, I believe Jozhur would make the best use of the alchemical splash weapons, as he should be able to add his precision Sneak Damage to them, whenever it would apply.
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Monday July 10th, 2017 7:37:50 PM
Tishe' brushes by with a distracted "Many Shadows" to the two workers, and she pockets the recipes and equations. "We'all need to clear the workroom before I blow it up", she says absently.
Zeoll speaks gently to the kids, trying to get them used to his presence. He's big, he knows, so he sits down on the floor and lets the kids get close. He just hopes his lumbago does not make him regret this later!
Diplomacy 43
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) Monday July 10th, 2017 9:33:12 PM
@Damarr: I'm pretty certain sneak attack cannot be applied with splash weapons. Jozhur cold throw the bags fairly well, but he also has his bow for ranged attacks. Perhaps someone else could use them as a means of attacking from range.
DM Kathy d20=7 ; Monday July 10th, 2017 10:30:18 PM Zeoll casts Charm Person, and the girl immediately recognizes him as a friend. She flings her arms around him and sobs. "Oh, I'm so glad you're here! I'm so scared! I don't know what to do!" So Zeoll has his hands full for a time.
Meanwhile, Rill attempts to use his Probe Psyche ability to find Ky. He soon realizes that strolling through the unformed minds of toddlers is very different from assessing adults. You wind up with one little tyke that you think is probably Ky, though you can't say for sure.
Zod and Bralin stand guard.
In the alchemy room, Tishe' sweeps up the notes and announces her intention of burning the place. Jozhur informs the two slaves that they are free men now. They blink at you, not sure what to make of your statement. [OOC: You're not on an island; you're on the coast of Aisildur, which is part of the mainland.] Terser speculates that an alchemist would be useful, but soon discovers that the actual alchemists are dead in the hallway. The slaves just do the grunt work.
When he is able to speak to the butler, Zeoll learns that the household servants are not slaves; they work for wages. "Wh-what are you going to do with us?" he asks.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP64of67) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 12:17:06 PM
Zeoll calms the girl and asks for the names of all the kids. (No need to make them up, kindly DM, just looking for another way to figure out which one is Reggie's son.)
The old liontaur tells the butler that the group came here to rescue those wrongfully sold into slavery. "We hurrt only those who hurrt us firrst."
Zeoll suggests to his friends that it is time to go.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 4:40:53 PM
Since his ideas haven't seemed to pan out, Terser just stays out of the way while the family gets reunited. When Tishe' mentions blowing up the lab, he gets a little concerned about the entire building coming down.
"Did anyone check into the laws regarding slavery here? I know it's wrong, but the government might not think so. Perhaps we should make sure they can't identify us and send mercenaries to find us and make us report back. Or worse, lawyers. "
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) 5d6=12 ; 12d6=49 ; Tuesday July 11th, 2017 5:18:05 PM
Tishe' smiles and patiently waits for everyone to get out of the workroom. While doing so, she carefully arranges vials and beakers (those that are not complete and so keeping as treasure) to the far side of the room. "It's a good thing workrooms are usually designed for being resistant to accidents", the spellweaver mentions off-hand.
Once everyone is out, Tishe' considers her handiwork, then weaves a spell that sends a sonic blast against every glass, ceramic, or other crystalline structure in the far side of the room!
.....
Cast: Shout: 12 damage vs non-crystaline objects, 49 vs crystalline objects.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Tuesday July 11th, 2017 5:31:06 PM
Bralin grunts at Terser's comment.
"Are we not pirates?" he deadpans.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 54 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Tuesday July 11th, 2017 6:14:31 PM
{ooc: is the mist still up? If not I think Reggie can identify her son right away without any magical help.}
DM Kathy Tuesday July 11th, 2017 6:30:28 PM
Ed,
From the July 9 DM post:
" Once the bodies are out of the way, Zeoll dismisses the Obscuring Mist, and you can see the children....Reggie cannot tell by just looking at them which one is Ky; they're all of a similar age, and while they're not identical, they look enough alike that it's difficult to tell which one is the child she hasn't seen since he was an infant."
Rill (MarkB) HP 78/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Tuesday July 11th, 2017 8:01:15 PM
Rill will share his best guess as to which is Ky.
After the loud shattering noise from the other room, Rill says to the butler, "you may come with us or not as you see fit.
"Tell me about Mistress Aerdhuryn. Is she is her husband's equal? Will she move to stop our departure. Is she here of her own free will?"
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Tuesday July 11th, 2017 8:06:33 PM
OOC: I had also originally figured a mother's intuition strong enough to identify her son, but DM Kathy made her statement on it, and is almost certainly our best RL authority on the matter :)
Zod frowns at the thought of the Aisildurian Empire coming after them, scratches the nub of one horn, and shrugs. "Privateers, I think our Captain would say." He responds to Bralin with a smile. "But I don't think Aisildur has any jurisdiction in the Middle Seas, so whatever retribution they might seek will find no lawful backing where we're going in any case."
He flexes his muscles, smile broadening into a grin. "And I ain't too worried about what this slaver nation thinks or tries to pull on us."
The minotaur is ready to go, and takes a forward position with his companion, not wanting to herd a gaggle of toddlers in the back.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) Tuesday July 11th, 2017 9:58:47 PM
Jozhur watches Tishe' as she rearranges the lab. Such a strange and interesting woman, what was she about to do? He jumps at the sudden burst of noise and breaking glass, then chuckles at the creative way of smashing vials and beakers.
He informs the slaves they can remain in the building and a slave, escape to Aisildur on their own, or come to the Middle Seas with the Lionfish as free men.
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DM Kathy Tuesday July 11th, 2017 11:14:57 PM Zeoll calms the girl down, and is able to get the kids' names from her. Only about half of them have "official" names; the others she has given nicknames: Toot-toot, Stompy, Wiggles, etc. The one she identifies as Ky is the one that Rill picked out.
Terser has some belated concern about legal liability, but luckily Tishe''s plan will not burn down the house. Instead, she shatters all the glass in the former alchemy lab, making quite a mess.
Rill asks about Mistress Aerdhuryn. "She is a great lady," the butler replies. "Of course she is here of her own free will! What do you take us for?" He does not want to come with you.
Also, if you ask him, the butler can tell you that slavery is legal in Aisildur, subject to a large number of rules and regulations.
Zod is ready to go. Jozhur seems to be ready as well, and gives the slaves from the alchemy room a choice of what to do next. After a lot of hesitating and dithering, both decide to come with you.
Reggie is at last reunited with the son she hasn't seen in over a year. Ky looks healthy, well-fed, and pretty dirty.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d8=3 d8=6 Wednesday July 12th, 2017 12:29:36 PM
"I am glad to hear that Mistress Aerdhuryn, at least, is here of her own free will. What do I take you for? I take you for people that hold others against their will, people that bought children to destroy their childhood and make them into weapons. Do not further test our patience defending the actions of this house."
"We will take our leave. Please delay notifying Mistress Aerdhuryn until we are gone - we do not want to harm her defending against anything she might try to do."
"We should go."
Rill casts Cure Light Wounds, Mass,healing all his friends for 15 damage. If we are not in combat rounds, he will do this again, healing his friends for another 18 points. Then he will leave with the others.
(Total mass healing done by Rill is 107 points to most of the party - not sure if all headers are updated.)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP67of67) Wednesday July 12th, 2017 12:58:02 PM
Zeoll thanks Rill for the healing and urges the entire group to go, both the heroes and the slaves they have rescued.
To the butler, he says, "Farre well, frriend, and thanks forr yourr help."
He carries Stompy in one arm and Wiggles in the other. His shield he slings uncomfortably on his back.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 135/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Wednesday July 12th, 2017 3:59:26 PM
"If I might borrow your shield, sir Taur?" If there are enough kids around that need it, Terser will either balance Zeoll's shield above his head or request Bralin's help carrying it and load some of the children onto the makeshift platform. He will make it a game to them, offering sweets to those who are best able to balance in the middle.
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday July 12th, 2017 5:00:32 PM
Tishe' returns to the main corridor and room in time to hear how slavery is legal in Alisidur, and the spellweaver snorts in derision. "Legal has nothing to do with it: Slavery is immoral. I have no doubt the country dominated by Ga'al has "laws" that legalize removing free will and action by Noble and Ignoble Races. It is an evil law, and so are the sunbaked beaters who cling to the evil practice of slavery."
Tishe's akimbo stance and righteous words are slightly marred by a stray lock of brown hair falling into her eyes, and she absently tucks it back behind one ear.
She will help chivvy along any children, promising music or magic tricks or teaching how to weave if that entices anyone.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Wednesday July 12th, 2017 5:28:40 PM
Bralin will dutifully take one end of Zeoll's tower shield and aid Terser in giving rides to as many kids as they can.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP42||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Wednesday July 12th, 2017 6:29:33 PM
Zod heads out the way Reggie came in, wanting to avoid further possible confrontations by not moving back through the whole manor.
Marching down the hallway, the minotaur starts up a call-and-response chant to the timing of his hoof clomps. "I don't know, but I've been told!" he gives a brief pause for the usual response, "Folks' buy'n children be mighty bold!"
"They trade their gold fer'what can't be sold! ...Soooo.. We left those slavers lying cold!"
"Half-orc chil'ren scream and shout! . . . 'Til they see what the 'Fishers all be 'bout!"
"Mama came with a big ol' fury! . . . Saved her boy now off we scurry!"
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP75||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Wednesday July 12th, 2017 6:37:27 PM
Update HP in header. Kunda is still statted for Huge Size, so that's not correct, gotta pull up her sheet a little later to fix it.
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 89 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Wednesday July 12th, 2017 9:30:29 PM
{ooc sorry, got busy, will post extra later in the week} {ooc: header updated with the healing, Reggie is still a little wounded, thanks to that crit during combat}
Once Reggie finds Ky she rushes to him, "Ky, Mommie's here." she says as she embraces him. her words half tears.
"I'm so sorry, I tried to save you too when everything happened." she tries to explain but instead she decided it's just better to be happy he is alive and they are together again.
She picks him up, if he will let her, to take him out.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+20=21 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2017 10:27:56 PM
Jozhur is happy to see Reggie finally reunited with her son. He eyes the children, wondering what can be done with them. "Hopefully Engev and Lansel can find a place for them." Jozhur does his best to entertain the children and keep them corralled as they leave, but he's not too excited about taking a bunch of toddlers on a sea voyage. He does his best to keep an eye out for danger while wrangling the children (perception: 21).
DM Kathy Wednesday July 12th, 2017 11:28:30 PM Rill heals his companions, and dismisses the butler with a few choice words about things the butler really didn't have any control over.
Tishe' adds some words about the difference between legal and moral.
Zeoll picks up two of the toddlers.
Terser and Bralin manage to get three more toddlers onto the tower shield.
Reggie, at long last, reunites with the son she hasn't seen since he was a baby. "Mommie's here," she tells him. "Hi, Mommie," he responds cheerfully, although he doesn't seem to know what "mommie" means. He'll learn soon enough, though.
Meanwhile, Jozhur, Tishe', and Zod try to encourage the toddlers to walk along with the group. They seem more or less amenable to the idea, but they are toddlers and they don't walk so good yet. You can either go very slowly and be very patient, or you can pick them up and carry them.
Without being asked, the two freed slaves from the alchemy lab each pick up a toddler. Assuming Reggie carries Ky, that leaves three toddlers to be carried by the remaining four adventurers, so I'll assume that happens.
God leads the way back through the side door that Reggie conveniently smashed open. You make your way back to the cliff stairs without incident. Do you want to make any preparations before you descend?
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Thursday July 13th, 2017 3:26:14 PM
Rill will follow God.
He also makes sure everyone is fully healed before we leave. He uses a Bird Feather Token to send a message to the ship to pick us up at the dock, and has some transportation spells at the ready if we need help getting down the path to the dock.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Thursday July 13th, 2017 4:54:56 PM
Terser's wounds have recovered, but he's still breathing hard from fatigue.
"Any tricks to help me catch my breath, Rill? I'd be much more help in a fight if you could fix that."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Thursday July 13th, 2017 5:04:34 PM
Bralin is fine, and so concentrates on keeping toddlers on the shield.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP75||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+8=27 ; Thursday July 13th, 2017 6:16:28 PM
Good reminder, Terser. Zod is also still fatigued. The Minotaur still trusts his climbing ability enough to carry 2 children down the steep steps (Climb 27 w/fatigue), and offers his Air Walk spell to someone less sure of their footing.
He also asks the 2 slaves if they can handle the steps with the children in-hand, and will suggest they take the children down in shifts if too few of the extended party can safely carry the kids down in one go.
Kunda scales the cliff face alongside the group, offering her bulk as a climbing aid to those who need it (everyone gets +2 Aid Another on climb checks if we go slow enough for her 20ft climb speed)
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP67of67) Thursday July 13th, 2017 6:59:33 PM
Zeoll laughs and tells everybody not to worry. He can cast Feather Fall, so no one will get hurt. He is tempted to jump off the cliff, babes in arms, but decides he does not want to scare the children. Still, he urges everyone to walk down briskly, and do not worry about the drop-off.
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Thursday July 13th, 2017 9:00:07 PM
Tishe' helps along the children and casts Feather Fall twice to cover all of the heroes and kids and slaves just in case anyone slips on the way down.
During the descent, she notes that Bralin's shield is broken. "Brain, I can mend your shield when we have a spare moment on the ship.", she promises.
DM Kathy Friday July 14th, 2017 12:22:21 AM Rill sends a message to the Lionfish to pick up all up at the dock, and you begin the descent. The stairs are as steep and uneven as before, and carrying toddlers doesn't make the trip any easier.
At one point, one of the tots slides off the shield that Bralin and Terser are carrying, but he immediately gets two Feather Falls cast on him, so he is unharmed. He still howls a bit; the fall scared him even if it didn't hurt him, but he is soon calm enough to continue the descent.
You make it to the bottom without incident. You have to wait a bit for the Lionfish; docking is a bit tricky, but at last the gangplank is lowered and you can board her. The young half-orcs seem excited to go on the ship, but the girl sticks close to her friend Zeoll. "Is-is it safe?" she asks hesitantly.
The former alchemy slaves also look a little fearful. "Where exactly are we going?" one of them asks.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) Friday July 14th, 2017 2:52:06 AM
Jozhur explains to the slaves that the Lionfish's home port is Bonetown. He asks if there is anywhere in particular they would like to go and explains they would be happy to help them get wherever they would like, but it may have to wait.
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP67of67) Friday July 14th, 2017 3:16:07 PM
"I'm Captain Zeoll of the rrescue-ship called the Lionfish! Ourr quest is to end slaverry in the Middle Seas!"
Zeoll explains who they are and where they are going.
Later, in privacy, he again asks his friends about taking over Slavers' Island and using it for a farm and orphanage and fishing village. "If we arre going to be rrescuing a lot of slaves, many will have no place to go. We need to make a place forr those who do not want to go to Bonetown."
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Friday July 14th, 2017 5:19:17 PM
Rill thinks to himself that Zeoll has answered the first two questions and cannot resist asking the next. "Hey Zeoll, what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?"
Boarding the ship, Rill will check in with Tula and see to any injuries or maladies among the crew.
In response to Zeolls proposal, "Establishing such a place is a good idea, and likely better than turning these folks into pirates. Slavers Island may be a chilling name for some of our refugees. What about something else, like Lion's Island or Fey Isle or Zeoll's Place? Maybe we can entice the brothers at our place in Bonetown to come out here? Also, I have an in with the church of Gargul in Bonetown, and they serve the poor and downtrodden. There may be some that want to make a fresh start. At the island, I can create stone, so we may be able to get some shelters and fortifications up pretty quickly.
"But first, we'll need to clear it of it's current slaver inhabitants.
"And let's not forget that we promised to rescue that enslaved woman's kids. I can probably scry them and with Tishe's help we should be able to teleport to wherever they are."
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Friday July 14th, 2017 5:32:54 PM
Tishe' has to give Rillet a chagrined look. "Only Dim Door, I don't have any other teleporting spells."
On the idea of using Slaver Island as a refuge, Tishe' asks if that wouldn't be dangerous, since all the slavers know where it is.
Once back aboard, Tishe' finds a quieter place belowdecks with Bralin's damaged shield. She carefully weaves one of her strongest spells, a Blue Level spell as her mentor in far-away Hook City would have called it, and repairs his shield.
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Lenna's Greater Mending
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 89 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Friday July 14th, 2017 6:17:17 PM
Reggie spends a lot of time getting to know her son again. asking him to tell her all about what happened. If he is friends with any of the others.
Her attention with her son seems to take her away from her shipboard duties for a bit. she seems to offer no opinion about taking the island.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP75||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 Saturday July 15th, 2017 1:54:05 AM
Zod nods his agreement, smiling at the direction of the Black Lions' thoughts.
"First, we must bring these women and children to the safety of Bonetown, and your people there can begin preparations. I agree our next move should be the rescue of Madra's children. If we're lucky, that journey will bring recoverable ships across our path. If not, I'm sure between us we can still improvise a sound ambush for Market Island."
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Saturday July 15th, 2017 11:33:35 AM
Dropping a toddler off the shield is quite enough to get Bralin's adrenaline flowing again, and the dwarf needs a couple moments to relax before resuming the descent.
At their arrival on The Lionfish, he gratefully turns over his shield to Tishe for repairs.
The newly stated quest to end slavery in the Middle Seas is startling, but as he in favor of such a task, Bralin makes no comment.
DM Kathy Sunday July 16th, 2017 9:36:25 PM
Once back aboard the Lionfish, Zeoll begins making plans for taking over Market Island and turning it into a home for freed slaves. Rill favors the idea, but Tishe' wonders whether it would be putting the newly freed slaves in harm's way.
Tishe' is able to repair Bralin's shield.
Reggie, of course, has eyes only for her son. He seems healthy enough, and he can walk and speak very short sentences. He and the other toddlers are all fascinated with the Lionfish, which they demonstrate by running around underfoot and coming very close to tumbling overboard. The crew aren't sure what to make of the new passengers.
Jozhur asks the two men if there's anywhere they want to go. One says yes; he would like to return to his town and see what has become of his family. The other doesn't seem to have any specific place he wants to be.
Zod reminds his companions that first things need to come first, and that means rescuing Madra's children. Madra enthusiastically endorses this proposal. Tula pipes up to say that before you do any of those things, you'll need to re-provision. Probably not right here, since you just vandalized a house and made off with valuable property, but soon.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Sunday July 16th, 2017 9:44:04 PM
All this talk of shields makes Terser think he could use one himself. He can't use one with his glaive though. Maybe some sort of magic could do the same thing? Something to ask at the catacombs at least.
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Monday July 17th, 2017 7:59:27 AM
"We did get some equipment from the fight, but we didn't take any furniture or art or other property", Tishe' replies to Tula's observations. The spellweaver is a little confused, but puts it out of her mind. The extra people aboard are definitely going to need provisions and they shouldn't presume that Rillet's spells will provide for everyone.
She thinks about they lay of the land, but isn't very geographically savvy. "So, are we closer to Faragunia, Dirt City, or the Centaur Isles?"
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP67of67) Monday July 17th, 2017 10:27:03 AM
Zeoll asks his friends (privately) if anyone objects to heading directly to rescue Madra's kids. From the Aisildur shore, Farungia has got to be closer than Bonetown.
He wonders about maybe letting the younger generation -- the kids and families -- live permanently on the Lionfish. He ponders some way to rig the ship so that the part with the kids can detatch as needed to let the other part, the fighting part, head into danger. Figuring that out would be quite an enterprise, which would ensure the safety of the next generation.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) Monday July 17th, 2017 12:16:21 PM
Jozhur does his best to entertain the children and keep them out of trouble, especially Ky.
He expresses some concern about leaving the children on the 'Fish with no guard, but he is also eager to help rescue Madra's children. In the end, he doesn't object either way.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d100=73 ; Monday July 17th, 2017 2:54:15 PM
Zeoll suggests a ship that can have families aboard. "Zeoll, at the risk of being a Crusher of dreams, Gargul’s holy writings contain the Parable of Wesly. As you recall, that did not end well. I do not think that having families aboard is a good idea - we will put this ship in danger from time to time. But I could see looking after Reggie’s child aboard the vessel if necessary."
"What provisioning do we need Tula, and where is the nearest port for such? I can create enough food and water for a time. However, I cannot create rope and tar.”
“I am very concerned heading into conflict with these children aboard, but the trip to Bonetown a long one. I could teleport with some each day over several days. The sooner we can rescue Madra’s children the better."
To this end, Rill will cast Divination, asking “Where can we find Madra’s Children?” (82% chance of success, rolled 73% - success!)
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Monday July 17th, 2017 4:10:21 PM
"Perhaps these other children still have family that would be gladdened to have them back. If we knew their locations, it would be as easy to return them as to stow them in Bonetown, yes? And keeping them on the ship is probably no more dangerous than leaving them in a town of pirates that has been attacked by demons and almost covered in lava. "
Zeoll (Cayzle) (AC28/30; HP67of67) Monday July 17th, 2017 4:29:14 PM
Zeoll bows to Rillet's wisdom and mastery of esoteric lore.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC35 / T17 / FF32)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Shld Fth Monday July 17th, 2017 6:37:21 PM
Bralin can only shrug at Zeoll and Rill. After all, he's a warrior, not a shipbuilder.
The dwarf agrees with the next task being the rescue of Madra's children.
DM Kathy Monday July 17th, 2017 10:19:04 PM Rill reminds Tula that he can create food and water. "Unless you can also create clean diapers," the First Mate points out, "we're gonna need to stop someplace."
Zeoll correctly points out that Fargunia is where you will find the closest non-Aisildur port, and the Lionfish heads in that direction.
Terser points out that the children may have families who are looking for them, a possibility you may have time to explore later.
For now, you meet and agree that Madra's children are probably the next step--although Zeoll seems to have plans to turn the Lionfish into a floating nursery school. Or possibly a spaceship.
Rill casts a Divination spell, and receives an answer: Comeri. DC 35 Knowledge: Geography or Knowledge: Local Highlight to display spoiler: {Comeri is a very small island in the Middle Seas. You're pretty sure you can find it on Tula's navigation charts.}
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 89 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Monday July 17th, 2017 11:09:40 PM
Reggie spends most, if not all of her time attempting to teach Ky, and any others that are willing, the ins and outs of being a sailor. introducing them to chores, importance of keeping order on board a ship.
She shows them around doing her best to keep as many as she can in line.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 d20+26=41 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:46:59 AM
"Huh. When I asked Lord Gargul where we could find Madrea's children, the answer was 'Comeri'. Or maybe it was come-here-y. It's hard to tell with words that appear in your head."
"Anybody know where this Comeri is and how far away that might be? Maybe we can put in there for provisions, at least giving us a reason to be there."
"As for the need for clean diapers, perhaps Zeoll and Tishe's Prestidigitation skills will prove useful here, at least until we can get some supplies."
As we prepare to find this place, Rill keeps an eye on the cliffs above for any pursuit (Perception 41.) Once we are underway, he will see to any injuries and such aboard the Lionfish.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Tuesday July 18th, 2017 5:46:16 PM
"I bet Jozhur remembers how to read an atlas. Wherever Comeri is, it's probably in there."
This 'Comeri' is not familiar to Zeoll, but he's grateful for the tip.
"Let's put in at Farrungia and ask arround. Maybe someone can help us find this place."
Gather Info (Diplomacy) check 35
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) Tuesday July 18th, 2017 6:29:33 PM
Bralin shrugs. He has no idea what 'Comeri' means.
The dwarf does his best to keep away from the toddlers, and finds there really isn't enough ship to accomplish that. He therefore resolves to simply endure the trip.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP75||86; AC35||24; T20||11; FF34||19; CMD36||32 d20+11=23 ; d20+7=26 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 7:51:42 PM
Zod scratches his head. "Sounds good to me. Comeri must be a small place, I don't remember it from my travels or any maps." K:Geo 23 w/Guidance (success not possible).
Not being much help on the sails, Zod does what he can to keep the children from underfoot on the journey. Handle Animal 26?
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 89 / 130 | Rage used 5 /18 Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:15:01 PM
Reggie isn't any help on the locations of ports. outside of the Lionfish, Reggie was just a grunt slave.
Still she seems to be enjoying her time here. who would have thought that a brawler like Reggie could have such a soft spot.
DM Kathy Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:24:00 PM Reggie tries to teach the half-orc tots about sailing, but they're still pretty little for that level of complexity. You are able to impart some basic safety rules, like "stay off the ladders," and "don't mess with the knots," but lessons on the value of hard work and order are going to have to wait a year or two.
Zod attempts to ride herd on the children, with limited success.
Actually, your greatest allies in child-wrangling prove to be Madra and the little slave girl. Madra has experience with young children, and although she misses her own, she is willing to pitch in and help. The slave girl, for her part, seems to have developed a genuine affection for her young charges, and continues to take responsibility for them--a situation that concerns Madra. "She's too young to take on so much, poor thing," Madra says. "She's not much more than a baby herself. I asked her what her name was, and she said it was Girl. Can you imagine?"
The rest of you are trying to figure out what Comeri means. Tula capably sails the Lionfish to a medium-sized port in Fargunia. Asking around, Zeoll is able to determine that it is a very small island in the Middle Seas. Armed with this information, you are able to find it on the navigation charts. So at least you know where you're going.
Your DM will also remind you that the broker who bought Madra's children is known to supply slaves to mining operations.
(Brock) Jozhur AC24 / Touch 17/Flat 17--CMD 26--HP99/99 (Fatigued, CURRENT AC21 ) d20+18=34 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2017 10:34:57 PM
Jozhur takes some time to ask around about the island of Comeri. What is on the small island? Mining? He also gathers what he can on any other mining operations in the area.
Dimplomacy: 34
(MikeK)Bralin (AC32 / T17 / FF29)CMD 29 - HP 141/141) d20+6=25 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 7:10:07 PM
Bralin decides to see if he can pick anything up about mining operations on the islands.
The dwarf devises a strategy in which he goes bar hopping, having a drink (or two), listening a bit and then moving on.
Zod |&| Kunda (Damarr) HP99||70; AC22||28; T21||17; FF34||21; CMD36||30 d20+11=30 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2017 7:26:26 PM
Zod restocks his parchment and ink in Fargunia, though he doesn't take much time for his tattoo-craft.
"What would they be mining out here?" the minotaur asks Bralin, Terser, and Johzur (after their investigations). He pays particular attention to the charting of Comeri's location, and as they draw within five or so miles of the little island (K:Geo 30), Zod casts Commune with Nature.
Sensing the surrounding seas, Zod focuses on the terrain, seeking three facts - the number and location of islands within range (10 mile radius). Presence and general number of people on the islands and surrounding seas. If the islands have any of what Johzur, Terser, or Bralin say people would be mining.
After the 10 minute casting time and brief parlay with Maab's domain, Zod tells the others what he finds.
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Commune With Nature: You become one with nature, attaining knowledge of the surrounding territory. You instantly gain knowledge of as many as three facts from among the following subjects: the ground or terrain, plants, minerals, bodies of water, people, general animal population, presence of woodland creatures, presence of powerful unnatural creatures, or even the general state of the natural setting.
In outdoor settings, the spell operates in a radius of 1 mile per caster level. In natural underground settings—caves, caverns, and the like—the spell is less powerful, and its radius is limited to 100 feet per caster level. The spell does not function where nature has been replaced by construction or settlement, such as in dungeons and towns.
Rill (MarkB) HP 103/103 - AC 27/17/25 CMD 22 Wednesday July 19th, 2017 7:58:48 PM
While in port at Fargunia, Rill will look to see if there is a WLA Chapter here. If so, he will inform them about the slaver island, our plans there, and what was being done with the half-orc children. He also asks about any slavery or mining operations on Comeri.
He will also check to see if there is a Catacombs access point here.
"Anyone interested in any of the gear we got last. If not, it will be sold and the proceeds distributed."
Zeoll wonders a little about guano, saltpeter, and weapons of the future ... but he shakes his head and dismisses it as all a bad dream.
Still, as the ship travels toward the little island, Zeoll seeks guidance in his dreams. He tries to concentrate on the dangers that are likely to be faced as they seek to rescue and liberate the slaves of Comeri.
Days, he tells tales and sings songs to the children. And he talks with the girl who is only named Girl. Once his spell wears off, how does she seem to react to the old liontaur? He tries to be friendly and to put her at ease.
Diplomacy 35
He tells her that if she likes the name "Girl," that's fine. But if she wants another, that's okay too. That's what it means to be free.
Terser (Warren G) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 27 - HP 156/156, DR 1/-] (25% chance no crit, uncanny dodge, rage used 0/28, channel 0/5) Wednesday July 19th, 2017 8:07:24 PM
"there's always use for metals and rocks. And a small island in the middle of the ocean may even be volcanic. Maybe there's some use for dragonglass."
He doesn't know the specifics of what resource would be mined, but there is always value in materials from the ground.
AC 15/ 15/ 13. CMD 15 HP 91/91 Tishe' (SteveK) Wednesday July 19th, 2017 8:09:04 PM
Tishe' tasks when Madras tells her about the child sitters name. "I know of cultures that give simple names to children, and when something significant happens in their life, they can change their use-name. Perhaps," she says turning to look directly at Girl, "that you have soon experienced a significant event and you will feel a different name is what we should call you. But it really is your choice. You are free to choose. "
(Ed) Reggie | AC : 21 / Touch 20/ flat: 17 | HP: 130 / 130 | Rage used 0 /18 Wednesday July 19th, 2017 8:49:26 PM
Reggie gets rather frustrated at her failed attempts with the kids. soon she starts taking ques from this Madra lady.
Eventually, she starts to rejoin her fellow crew mates in their quest.
At port, Reggie decides to leave Ky with Madra and goes out bar hopping with the dwarf
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