Of Mice and Men Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:05:58 AM
Everyone is back at the house and making the final plans. The group has secured a sword arm, a Guardian ranked member of the WLA named Mesick Stoneminder. The dwarf will meet up with the party, or at the very least, Toston, tomorrow for lunch at the WLA building for final plans and where he will need to meet you. Toston or Hmerrin, don't forget to lighten your gold by 100
Lornak draws out a good sketch of the meeting place. DM will drop a map soon The basics are a pair of allies meet at a small center courtyard. Both allies are cluttered and about 8-10' wide. Buildings flanking each alley for the first 75' or so are two stories high with an eave style roof allowing the rain to fall to the center and few to no first floor windows. A small canal, perhaps 5' wide leads away from the courtyard at a right angle to the alley entrances. The depth is unknown and is cuts under the buildings the meeting location is in no man's land between House Wolf and House Teeth. Between Smuggler City and South Pack, west of The Burn
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday July 20th, 2017 12:53:08 PM
"So, what's the plan?" Will says to the others. "I can be spokesperson for the group, or backup." "We could dress up as grubbers and place ourselves within the area. Keep good cover and we may not get seen. We made this deal with Three-Bits? Remind me, who actually made the deal that we would show up. The reason for asking is that person will have to be a point person."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday July 20th, 2017 3:39:18 PM
"I think disguising as street urchins is a great idea. We can lay low along the road that enters the courtyard on the canal side(Smuggler City?). We let them pass and then come in after them there. We have to be careful though, the alley is only 8 to 10 feet wide so whoever goes in can only stand two to three side by side."
"I think Var and I start on the rooftops and play the range game."
To Wil he says; "There was no deal. Var and I were just provided the information about where the deal was going to take place and the bottom line is: we are the only ones that can act to stop it."
"I don't like it. I hate that we've been watched. I cannot stand feeling manipulated, but these weapons cannot be out on the streets."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday July 20th, 2017 4:54:01 PM
"I have the perfect costume for a street urchin." Dušan turns around with a flourish and gestures at himself and his outfit, "Voila! Traveling Clothes, the latest in modern fashion for the urchin in the know. At least it's what I wore when then. In all seriousness, I could cast Disguise on myself, but I'd rather save the spells for when things get punchy."
Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Thursday July 20th, 2017 7:03:54 PM
"Well I suppose me an' Stoneminder...I wonder if he's related?... I mean me an' him can probably throw a cloak or something over ourselves and sit at the end of the street there.
Then, somebody'll need to give a signal, and he and I can move up and start hacking at people."
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday July 20th, 2017 7:27:21 PM
"Oh ok... I was thinking we were involved in this but now we can just hide till the deal is done. We need to wait till we have a good idea who's involved." "Are we just going to pop out or wait till it's done?"
"I'll stick t' the shadows, but you all give a shout if fight I'm starts and I'm not on-the-spot wif my shots."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Thursday July 20th, 2017 9:35:13 PM
Toston says, "I'm human child size anyway so I probably can pull of urchin. I'll wear my cloak and gloves and things. Mesick seems like a decent guy. I'm happy to have him aboard. There was another guy there who was a more studious type and Mesick didn't know. Hmerrin suggested only getting Mesick so we didn't bother asking about the other guardian."
Ethani (Nellie) Friday July 21st, 2017 8:39:43 AM
Listening to the layout of the area, Ethani nods in agreement. "I can swim just fine, but at least for the beginning, I should do my normal routine of sticking near to Asteria."
The sea elf rubs her chin. "Not sure how well I can disguise myself. With this blue skin of mine, I tend to stick out, but I will do my best. I have been working with Alemi to come up with some clever tactics that I hope will help out. I can fight, but it's not where my strength lies."
Ethani cozies up to Lornak as the planning session continues, so glad to be back near him after last nights frustration.
Asteria (sub Nellie) Friday July 21st, 2017 8:42:46 AM
Ateria's ears perk up at the mention of swimming. "Well, in my armor I tend to sink...like a rock...blub...blub...blub..." The barbarian performs a rather comical hand motion of a rock being dropped and then sinking quickly...complete with sound effects.
"I don't mind disguising myself as long as we can get this over with and protect the citizens. Can't wait to bust some heads and teach them that they can't mess with Dirt City or Ethani's people." Asteria gives a lop sided grin.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:12:38 PM
Toston says, "I don't really wear armor but I'm not that great of a swimmer. I know how to but that is about it."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:46:45 PM
Lornak is aware of Ethani's presence as he speaks what was not spoken before; "I'm glad to have any help that we can get. Your WLA members will be welcomed with open arms." Lornak says to Toston.
Of Mice and Men Sunday July 23rd, 2017 10:52:04 PM
The group starts planning out the best course of action as they see it and turning some into street urchins along the Main Street seems to be the most popular. Taking to the rooftops to provide range will be hard, if the deal goes down in the courtyard. There will not likely be any good shots unless the archer is right up on top of the courtyard itself. Swimming the canal is a long shot, but one that is good to keep in mind if the fight goes that direction
All that is left is to get a good nights rest a few good meals, touch base with Mesick and someone will need to start putting together the disguises
[i]disguise check rolls[i]
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday July 23rd, 2017 11:09:34 PM
"I can lend Guidance to aid in any disguises" Dušan offers, "if someone can help me with mine."
Dušan casts casting assisting those who need it for +1 to a skill check.
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=15 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 1:45:35 PM
(Disguise: 15) Wil fits into the disguise of a grubber easily after he wakes and has breakfast in the morning. He will position himself where he can hide and listen. Then wait for the meeting.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 6:37:26 PM
Lornak anticipates his evening with Ethani. He has so much to say to her but words get lost the moment they touch. He keeps his primal urges at bay, but only just. The encounter is enough to wash away all the anxiety of the past weeks and leaves him feeling secure that she will not stray away from him, at least for the time being.
Lornak wakes early making sure he is ahead of everyone else. He heads out and purchases a disguise kit to aid everyone that is going to wear disguises tonight. Once he is back he helps Dusan and Wil first. (Disguise to aid another d20=13 The kit adds +2 to disguise checks and has ten charges). He then disguises himself.(Disguise d20=14 [adding Dusan's guidance]). He is not too happy with the job and decides that it is because he a little distracted helping the others
Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+6=13 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 6:38:52 PM
"Well, hopefully nobody takes too long a look at me," Hmerrin remarks.
He throws an old, long cloak over himself, and then heads off to the alley with Wil, stopping now and again to roll in anything particularly filthy looking he finds along the way.
[Disguise 13]
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+6=18 ; d20+3=23 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 8:43:45 PM
With Lornak's aid, Dušan is rather pleased with the results. Seeing where Lornak's aid really worked in his costume he makes some suggestions to Lornak's.
(OOC: Disguise d20+3+2 Lornak's Aid+1 Guidance=18 Disguise Aid Another D20+3 = 23 natural 20 = +2 to Lornak's Disguise.
Wish those were reversed.
Will, Hmerrin and others yet to come should add +1 from Guidance. I assume we have all day to get these right so there's no reason not to use multiple casts.)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+1=21 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 10:37:29 PM
Vat grabs an old patchwork cloak (almost a blanket, really) and does a surprisingly good job of covering himself (Disguise check: 21). "Jes' in case the roof plan doesn't work out..." Var says.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+2=16 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 11:02:30 PM
(Disguise vs DC 10 = 16 Aid Another = Success; someone gets a plus 2)
Toston says to Lornak, "Yes well we only got one guy. There was another person there who was at least Journeyman rank but Hmerrin suggested not to push it. He seems like a capable dwarf though."
Toston then helps picking out a disguise to the best of his ability.
Ethani( Nellie) d20=19 ; Monday July 24th, 2017 11:58:01 PM
Relishing her night with Lornak, Ethani is finally put at ease, letting the night's and days frustrations roll off her with each kiss. She wishes there could be more, but does not let that frustrate her. Passion will come in due time.
In the morning, Ethani rises well before dawn, add is her custom and begins her daily prayers. She watches Lornak prepare himself and then tries to disguise herself. Disguise=19
Asteria(sub Nellie) d20=5 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2017 12:06:07 AM
Shrugging when Ethani heads off with Lornak, Asteria heads off to Tombos for a huge dinner.
In the morning, she heads out for her usual work out and then does her best to disguise herself, which is kinda hard when you're lugging around a gargantuan battleaxe! Disguise=5
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=15 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2017 6:45:47 PM
Lornak uses the disguise kit one more time to his contentment. [d20+8+2(disguise kit), +1(Guidance), +2(Aid Another from Dusan)=21]
"Anyone getting in costume should use this." He hands the disguise kit to the next person that needs it. "There are 8 charges left."
Asteria(sub Nellie) d20+2=18 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2017 8:12:16 PM
Asteria borrows the kit, dabbing make up here and there. She has much better success this time.
Disguise=18
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 8:40:27 PM
Dušan decides to test out his disguise at Tombo's and see if the man recognizes him. Or at least it's good enough a reason as any to grab an ale.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Tuesday July 25th, 2017 11:29:58 PM
Toston makes sure to get to the WLA a little early to meet Mesick.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Wednesday July 26th, 2017 12:13:47 AM
"You're goin' t' get ale?" Var says to Will, "Can I come? A little nip b'fore a fight is always nice."
Ethani( Nellie) Wednesday July 26th, 2017 5:58:03 AM
Satisfied with her costume, Ethani takes a few minutes before they leave to review the map Lornak drew up and make sure that they place everyone optimally for the upcoming fight.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday July 26th, 2017 6:29:47 PM
Lornak does not go down to Tombo's for an ale. He decides to have a quiet meal in the Main Room. He sits down and eyes the new space. He is happy that the group has their own base of operations now. However, the place is missing that lived in feel so familiar from Marsh House. "If we survive this, we need to take the time to move our things over from Marsh House." He says to no one in particular.
"Now that we have a moment. I've been meaning to ask..." He sips from his cup of water. "...when I was running out of that burning building I came face to face with an Ape. Does anyone know what that was about, or where it came from...?"
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