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.
.....
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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