Of Mice and Men d20+10=19 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2017 9:24:30 PM
First I apologize for the rather horrid posting lately. I shall do my utmost to right the ship and bring things to norm and back to life in the adventure and going forward
Lornak tells everyone to hold tight and heads out to pick up a disguise kit that each person can then use. Dusan can and does cast Guidance, before each disguise is donned and adjusted via the kit. Lornak or Dusan then set about to aid each of the members of The Tide, as common grubbers that might be seen about. While more than minor changes, they do not attempt anything overly dramatic, like a change of race, sex or age The results very. Wilford's final disguise 20 Lornak disguise 18 Hmerrin disguise 13 Dusan disguise 18 Var disguise 26 Ethani disguise 24 Asteria disguise 10 Toston still needs to don one if he plans too
dm note: normally disguise checks are made in secret and only when coming up against the opposing check. For this reason, you cannot redo a disguise. Dm is assuming everyone uses the disguise kit and everyone got guidance and aid another and thus added up to 5 to everyone's roll
Toston heads to meet Mesick and finds the dwarf at the WLA, dressed for battle in a breastplate, helm and with his axe and a heavy crossbow as his more obvious gear. He invites Toston for a drink and soon after downing his, suggests they go where ever it is the rest of Tostons band of merry men are waiting
Dusan Var and Wil decide to head to Tombos. They enter and get the full service of stares and muttering patrons, none of whom are pleased to have such offensive looking and smelling folks near them as they try to enjoy an ale or meal. Shortly after you locate a spot, and folks move away from you, Tombo comes over. His face is one of non recognition and not terribly pleased. "Hey hey hey, there now. You can't just come into good establishments like this". He holds his hands out and shakes his head, Still rather loud he adds, "I've had talks with Tryon and Muier and thought they were making it clear." Tombo then leans in his face hard, but his words and tone become very kind, but soft so as not to be overheard, "you lads come back around to the rear and I'll give you what I'm able." He then straightens and folds his arms defiantly and adds loudly, "Now out you go or it's the Wolves or Knives that I'll be callin"
Toston escorts Mesick to where the rest of the crew is gathered making sure to don a disguise once he catches up to everyone.
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=25 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 1:17:02 PM
Wil holds back. He tries not to speak to out about this completely offensive scenario. Cicero is certainly unhappy and is very vocal about it but luckily Will has him locked down. Wil smiles and adds, "We have money, sir. We are just looking for a quick meal and we will leave this establishment." (Diplomacy: 25) The feeling of being a grubber returns as Will begins to frown. "I think grubber may have been a bad idea emotionally," he says in a whisper.
Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Thursday July 27th, 2017 6:46:43 PM
Hmerrin waits for Asteria and Mesick to get assembled, and then leads the trio on a roundabout walk to the backside of the alley.
Once in position, he awaits a signal that its time to attack.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday July 27th, 2017 7:05:12 PM
Dušan takes some offence at the hostility, but softens at Tombo's offer to serve them at the back. It's more then some would do. Dušan reluctantly stands to leave, not wanting to disturb Tombo's business any more than they had. "Was just looking for a spot o' ale. Thirsty day it's been."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=28 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 7:41:29 PM
Lornak heads downstairs right about the time the others are leaving Tombo's. He greets them and makes sure everyone is within earshot; "We all look pitiful enough." He admits. "Let's try to act like it. If they rile any of us up don't resist them, simply come back after they have passed". He heads out into the night and does his best to become a non-person and blend into the scenery. Stealth(d20=28). He makes his way to the entrance of the back alley where the deal is going to take place(canal side) and finds some refuse to lay under.
The darkest night Thursday July 27th, 2017 11:02:27 PM
The group all assembles and with some final words of caution and warning, you head out and make you way to the alleyway. Its before curfew as the party splits up and heads out. The homeless grubbers don't tend to travel about well armed in groups.
Getting to the main streets near the alley that leads to the courtyard is not much of a trick. Staying there unseen and unharassed by the fairly aggressive curfew enforcement patrols will be another story.
The meeting is supposed to take place in the courtyard. The canal is in the courtyard. The courtyard is 75' from the main street.
Please be specific with how and where you each plan to hide for the next 6 hours. If the group wants to back track and head out at night, we can do that as well
Ethani( Nellie) d20+2=7 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 11:08:01 PM
Taking the roll of a drunkard, Ethani is not very stealthy at all, but perhaps she is convincing. After all, she's seen more than her fair share of dunks. She takes up a position across from Asteria in the alley way.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=9 ; Thursday July 27th, 2017 11:36:02 PM
Var tries to quietly put himself within view of one of the entrances to the alley (Stealth: 9) but manages to knock over a stack of crates in the process.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+14=17 ; d20+15=21 ; Friday July 28th, 2017 12:00:54 AM
Toston tries to find a place where he can see the courtyard without necessarily being seen himself as he is size small he might be able to fit into places someone might not necessarily think to look. (Perception: 17)
He then sets up shop in the hidey hole he found (Stealth: 21)
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=10 ; Friday July 28th, 2017 9:14:23 AM
"We have to sit for six hours," Cicero complained quietly. "Yes, that's what we need to do," Will argued softly. "Find a pile of trash to sit on, at least it will be comfortable. maybe." Will looks to sit beside a large pile of trash near (J10) (Stealth: 10) "Gah, you can't do this stealth thing at all," Cicero said suddenly as Will jerked upward. "I'm telling you. Don't start with me." Will responded angrily. "We have six hours before they get here and we have to hide from the patrols. Can you give me some time?" Will tried to settle into a make shift seat near the wall.
Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+3=22 ; d20-1=3 ; Saturday July 29th, 2017 10:09:54 AM I'm afraid I'm not following what the map is intended to show.
Hmerrin waits until 30 minutes or so prior to curfew to head out. The fighter enters the alley, and heads up 20 or 30 feet or so, looking first for some out of sight ledge or roof space he might be able to get to, second for a hidey hole that he can try to get into and cover himself up with. -- [Perception 22] [Take 10 on Climb 15 (he won't attempt unless there are obvious handholds or something)] [Stealth 3]
The darkest night part 1 of 2 Saturday July 29th, 2017 5:54:12 PM
Ethani and Asteria take up spots on either side of the alleyway at one end near the street
Var stays out on the street a bit further back and looks for a good hiding place. He locates a few crates stacked nearby, but Var is fairly certain the Patrol sweep after curfew will spot him
Toston heads down the alley and towards the courtyard. Debris lines the alleyway itself, offering plenty of hiding locations. Once the sun sets, it will be quite dark, but for now, he can see the courtyard and the small water channel which slips under the buildings.
Will also heads into the increasingly crowded alleyway and lies down in a pile of trash and does his best to cover himself up
Hmerrin and Mesick are waiting until much closer to curfew before heading out
Curfew sweep part 2 of 2 Saturday July 29th, 2017 6:13:06 PM
Hmerrin, Dusan, Lornak and Mesick head out just before curfew. Moving through the streets with Lornak at the lead, the party picks their way carefully. Several times throughout the 30 minute journey towards The Burn, Lornak quickly ushers the group into a dark alley as a Knife patrol round the far corner. The sharp eyes of the group note that the patrol has a pair of large hounds with them. Hiding from people is one thing, but hounds?
Dusan and Hmerrin, Mesick and Lornak try to make themselves as small as possible as the patrol moves down the street. The pair of hounds round the corner and begin growling, at you no more than 20' from them. Just as the Knife holding them looks to call out, a great skunk explodes from the debris in front of you with a hiss and a blast from its scent glands. The dogs and man recoil and the patrol quickly moves away, allowing you to continue
Soon the entire party is together. A similar incident but involving a runaway horse that bolted down the street from the group that took the patrols full attention and lead them off.
The deal should be going down soon, the key now is to not get spotted by whomever is going to come down the alley to the courtyard to make the deal
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=24 ; Sunday July 30th, 2017 7:33:36 PM
Lornak is a little rattled from the close call with the Knife Patrol. He is confident that he can easily avoid the curfew police if the night was normal. Being that it is not he pays closer attention to playacting a grubber. Adopting a skitter, he manuevers from wall to wall turning his head as if listening for sounds that are so small that only someone close to the ground would hear them. He finds a pile of particularly fresh garbage and settles into it. He does not actually eat any morsels he finds there but tediously places them in a stash and hides them from the other greedy grubbers around him to save "for later." Eventually he wraps himself in refuse and settles in for the night. (Perform d20=24)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday July 30th, 2017 8:03:40 PM
Dušan casts Guidance on Asteria and then Hmerrin if there's time, worried that they'll need the bonus if they're discovered. He shambles to with in 75 feet of the meet to be within Mage Hands range and looks for a nice alcove or crate to settle into and hopes his disguise will take care of the rest.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 d20+14=18 ; Sunday July 30th, 2017 11:41:47 PM
Toston continues waiting in his hidey hole and keeps an eye out for anyone coming down the alley for the meeting (Perception: 18)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=11 ; d20+10=16 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 12:48:07 AM
Var keeps as quiet as he can (Stealth: 11), and stays alert to catch the deal going down (perception: 16)
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=31 ; d20+10=29 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 2:12:02 PM
Wil is stealthy as a church mouse on Sunday morning. Fully confident no one will find him. Cicero is kicking around some dust within his head but staying quiet for now. Wil watches for anything and is prepared to summon a shadow from his location if something goes wrong. (Stealth: 31 - Perception: 29)
Art of the Deluge Monday July 31st, 2017 4:18:02 PM
(Dan said that you had trouble placing icons, so I will place for you - and redo the map some.)
Lornak settles into his role as a grubber, placing himself among the refuse.
Dusan buffs both and then moves next to the crate by Var. They both continue to hide.
Toston continues to wait along his part of the debris.
Wil stays nearby within the trash.
Ethani and Asteria continue to keep watch at one end of the alley. Hmerrin and Mesick take the other end.
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Var doesn't have much in the way of perception but he sees the secret door by the crate. It's easy to spot because it begins to open, pushing Dusan and Var backwards. (Both of you will need to make DC 15 stealth checks to avoid making noise.)
Wil sees almost everything from his vantage point, Highlight to display spoiler: {including unnatural ripples from the water channel, secret doors opening... and movement from the rooftops just above the unstealthy Var.}
"... only to once again have to deal with these crab cakes. I'm telling you, it's unseemly. Ok, lets get this over with."
Out on either side steps out a couple of House Teeth, looking like rangers. Near the speaker is a bard carrying an unusual sack.
With the House Teeth's Whooperwill call, the Merforlk begin to emerge from the water channel. "First the gold, then the crates," the lead merfolk growls. "Slide it to the water."
Sense Motive 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {That would be the crates two teammates are hiding behind.}
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=23 ; d20+6=18 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 8:35:09 PM
Lornak watches as any hope of surprise withers as fast as the situation starts. "What are the odds the hidden door the Knives would use would be Right under those two...?" He thinks to himself. He chooses to act quickly by rolling out of the refuse pile. He ends up on his back upon the alley floor, hand on his rapier hilt.
While playacting his tossing in his sleep, he fakes a loud snore; "Hgnnnaaooghghghhhhh!" He shutters. (Perform d20=18) If there ever was a signal to the others, he decides this would be it.
Hmerrin takes in the scene and rolls his eyes toward the heavens. aaaand I'm on the wrong side of the channel, he mentally points out to himself.
Things is probably gonna get started real soon since them boxes everyone is talking about has a pair of Tide behind them. Points of Tide? Rips of Tide? Hmm, needs work
The young fighter contemplates his ability to jump the channel.. It only looks like about 10'. so maybe....
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=19 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 9:47:44 PM
Dušan sees the door opening and quickly casts Guidance on himself as prepares for the worst. It's good thing to as narrowly avoids toppling into the crates. Crisis averted he scoots into the shadow and waits for the thumping to start.
(OOC Stealth d20+6+1 Guidance=19)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=28 ; d20+7=18 ; Monday July 31st, 2017 10:40:18 PM
Var all but molds himself into the cracks of the masonry, in an attempt to stay out of sight (stealth: 28). Listening to the conversation Var realizes, with a start, that his hiding spot is about to disappear.
Very slowly, Var starts to back away from the crates
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Monday July 31st, 2017 11:36:09 PM
Toston also realizes he is on the wrong side of the channel and uses his wand of mage armor to give himself more protection. Considering the gnome has some acrobatic skills and is nimble the gnome figures he probably could jump the channel.
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=24 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2017 4:02:22 PM
Will continues to hide but moves forward 10' and uses his Amulet to summon Shadow Cicero. (Stealth:24) "I'm coming in on the ground floor for this fight," He thinks to himself and waits to see what happens next.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - 1
Art of the Deluge Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:23:22 PM
Lornak continues to try hiding in plain sight, moaning as he moves closer. Laughing, the House Teeth Bard throws a bottle at his head, missing.
The lead merfolk is less than pleased that they are leaving a potential witness alive, drunk or not, but they continue to argue over their transaction, and finally ask to see the goods.
Having made his feelings about charity and bootstraps known, the bard takes an object out of his bag and hands it to the merfolk. "Be careful, even though its dormant. A quick charge and your enemies will be facing quite a hot time."
Most remain silent and hidden, attempting to decide their next move and regreting their positioning. Everyone silently waits.
Ethani( Nellie) Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:28:20 PM
Knowing that she's safely out of sight, Ethani quietly casts Bulls Strength on Asteria.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:29:35 PM
Asteria takes up a resting position sitting with her back against the wall. She may look like she's sleeping, but don't let that fool you. She's actually on a very high alert. Her snoring skills are just very well practiced. There's no possible way that a trained warrior would fall asleep on the job. Not at all. She just makes a great drunken sleeper.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Tuesday August 1st, 2017 11:57:25 PM
Toston adds the shield spell to his already up mage armor and finds himself back to his usual battle readiness when it comes to protection. He doesn't really want to be the first person to break cover but they have to get the gems from the merfolk. He will wait one more round
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=17 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 12:27:20 AM
(Stealth: 17) Quietly as he can, Var readies his longbow, and pulls an arrow from his quiver, but wait to nock & draw it.
(Perception: 30) In the gloom of the alley, Var waits and watches for a sign to start loosing arrows.
(OoC: seven hells, I'm using up all my 20's and we haven't even started combat!)
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=27 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+6=14 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 3:58:38 PM
Wil quietly instructs the shadow to appear as a octopus (Stealth: 27) Cicero, is a ghostly, dark shadow of an octopus and attempts to grapple the Bard holding the object. (CMB: 14) Wil steps forward and throws his last Tanglefoot bag at TB (Ranged Touch: 14 )
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - 2
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=12 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 5:31:34 PM
Lornak summons all of his willpower not to flinch when a bottle is thrown at and shatters near his head. Thank the Gods, he thinks to himself. He takes a breath. His hope is that the acting would be more of a distraction, clearly the Teeth or Sahuagin are not roused by a few grubbers. That may actually be a good thing. He rolls over onto his side to get a better vantage. He may be a little too late to "react' to the thrown bottle but he is prepared to defend the crates from being moved or taken at a moments notice. (Perform d20=12)
Hmerrin pulls his bow, takes a step toward the group, and fires away at the Merfolk.
"Okay, everybody put down the Fire Elemental Gems and raise your hands" he invites, pleasantly.
-- Draw weapon. 5' step. Atk MF at O10 hitting ac 25 for 3, count em 3 hp damage.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=69 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 10:48:16 PM
Pulling on a Ley Line, Dušan readies a casting of Spectral Hand for the moment things go down. If no one engages he casts it as the last action of this round.
Art of the Deluge d20+4=8 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+6=10 ; 3d6=12 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+5=20 ; d6+5=7 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 11:06:57 PM
Ethani casts a buff on Asteria, knowing that the proud warrior stands tall in the... are you kidding me? Wake up! Your omniscient narrator commands you.
Toston casts a buff, waiting one more round. Lornak continues to play the fool, hoping for a better position.
Var begins to fall back, preparing to fire but not picking a target. With his perception, he is able to see the rogue standing above, staring straight at him.
Before Dusan can react, a couple of fighters come out. One of them grabs a crate... and stares right at Dusan. "Holy balls of tinsel," he declared. "Why don't you two stop fooling around and stand guard before someone comes and... wait... Why don't you imbeciles carry these crates over and I'll stand guard. Yes, that's much smarter."
The rogue points at Var and starts shrieking.
Wil and his summons attack the bard. His Summons Octopus grapples the bard, just as the tanglefoot bag lands upon them both (I am going to need your summons to make a reflex save). Grappled and entangled, he shouts to his men to kill them all, no witnesses.
"Yeah, we really don't want witnesses," the merfolk leader snarks. "Get what you can and get out!"
Hmerrin fires his weapon at MF2, hitting for 3 damage. Merrick fires his at the nearer rogue but misses. "Gorram it," he growls. "That was my favorite arrow."
Dusan activates his spectral hand.
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The bard struggles against both effects but is rather ineffective... except for his bard performance (oratory). He calls out to the group, casting inspire courage +2 on everyone.
TF1 tosses his crate into the water and moves towards Dusan.
TR1 moves to flank, hitting Dusan (barely) for 10 damage + 12 sneak damage.
TR2, unsure of where to go, hops down and starts tossing crates. MF2 and MF3 hop out to help.
TF2, growling at how Hmerrin is in for it now, swings his axe once but can't quite connect.
TU1, the brains, is about to strike Lornak (shanked your perform) with his throwing dagger when Wil emerges. Instead, he engages Wil with the dagger he was holding (nat 1) and immediately slips on the garbage.
TU2 fires his throwing dagger at Mesick and connects for 7 damage.
MF4 throws an entangling net at Toston and manages to entangle him (Rolled 18 against touch AC).
MF1, the leader, growls and throws a bunch of coins at the bard. "Always a pleasurable business meeting," he grumbled as he began to prepare the crates for diving.
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all opponents: inspire courage (+2 to attack rolls, damage, saves) TB - grappled, entangled (-8 Dex, -4 to most attack rolls, unable to move) TU1 TU2 TF1 TF2 TR1 TR2
Correction: I originally had MF4 throw a net as a thrown weapon. It is a reach weapon. His corrected move is as follows:
MF4 fires a crossbow at Toston (using same roll) but misses.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+11=17 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2017 11:42:04 PM
Var looks up at the rogue and grimaces. He fires a shot up at the rouge, out of spite (Attack: 17 vs AC, 10 damage)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=20 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 1:37:17 AM
Lornak reacts immediately to the hits that Dusan takes from the emerging fighter. As he nimbly maneuvers off the alley floor, he brandishes his rapier and moves alongside his companion. (Acrobatics d20=20, Move action).
He raises his buckler in a defensive posture ready for retaliation from the other fighter. (3 ranks in acrobatics grants +6 to AC in total defense action.) (Standard Action)
Buckler +1 to AC active
Hmerrin(HP:61/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+10=15 ; d8+7=14 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 1:49:47 PM
Hmerrin ducks TF2's blow, drops his bow, and draws his two axes. Trying to work around the crate and the falling bow, he makes a half-hearted swipe at the guy.
- Drop Bow Draw Wpns Atk on TF2 hits? ac 15 for 14 hp.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:26 Touch 16; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+10=19 ; d8+1=6 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 2:33:06 PM
Toston takes a swift action to charge his curve blade with magic. He then drops his wand of mage armor and charges MF4 drawing his curve blade along the way. (19 vs AC; 6 damage)
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+5=25 ; d3+1=4 ; d20+5=20 ; d3+1=2 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+6=10 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 3:00:14 PM
Cicero, the Octopus, bites the bard. A nasty bite. (Attack: 25 - Crit: 20 - Hit: 6 plus poison) (CMB- Roll to stay grappled: 12)
Wil is amazed, because Cicero has never been this successful but he snaps out of it when TU1 tries to throw a dagger at him. Will moves to flank TB, staying clear of the tanglefoot bag. (Stealth: 15) He fires his crossbow and misses and he is back to being sad.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - 3
Ethani( Nellie) Thursday August 3rd, 2017 9:20:19 PM
Watching in frustration as the Sahuagin begin to get away with the merchandise, she casts Hold Person on him, willing him to freeze in place. DC 16
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=64 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2017 10:29:52 PM
Dušan takes a 5 foot step behind Lornak and casts Cat's Grace on the Ranger. "Just in time, my friend."
(OOC: (OOC: d100 = 64 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 2/1 60 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 59 rounds Spectral Hand)
Art of the Deluge Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:19:01 PM
OOC: sorry, sick kid and computer trouble. Will post tomorrow morning.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Bull's Strength Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:21:06 PM
Asteria wakes up in a start, seeing the rest of the group in trouble. What was she doing earlier? Certainly not sleeping! Nevermind that now, she moved towards the group in a hurry to begin assessing the situation. "Asteria to the rescue! What did I miss?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:26 Touch 16; FF 22 - CMD 18 Thursday August 3rd, 2017 11:59:24 PM
Things slow down as Toston closes with the merfolk.
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC: 1 hour [598/600 rounds] Shield +4 shield bonus; negate magic missile : 2 min [19/20 rounds] Charged: -2 to AC
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday August 4th, 2017 2:40:11 PM
"What was that!" Cicero shouted as the octopus struggled within the sticky mass of the Tanglefoot bag. "I'm sorry," Will begin. "I thought, since you were a shadow it would not effect you." "Great thinking," Cicero replied. "Now I'm stuck with this guy." Cicero then prepares a final bite.
Art of the Deluge d20+4=20 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+9=11 ; d20+10=24 ; d8+4=11 ; 3d6=11 ; d20+15=25 ; 2d6=9 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+9=14 ; Friday August 4th, 2017 4:37:44 PM
Var angrilly shoots at TR1 and lands 10 damage. TR1 swings back and misses.
Lornak moves to challenge TF1, as Dusan further buffs him. TF1 manages to hit once (despite the buffs) for 14 damage.
Hmerrin fights among the crates, swinging at TF2 but missing. TF2 responds by shoving a crate at him for 9 damage (Reflex DC 15 for half).
Toston goes after one of the merfolk, easily striking for 6 damage.
Cicero loses the grapple but not before he gets in a bite attack for 6 damage. (Somehow, the bard manages to save against the poison.) The bard, continuing his inspire competence, attempts to cast charm person against Wil (risking two AoOs) and succeeds his concentration check (DC 16). "Surely if you call off your creature, we can just... talk."
Wil attempts his best at stealth in the open, giving mirth to his opponents. (To stealth normally, you kind of have to move from cover to cover.) He fires his weapon but misses.
Ethani, realizing what is happening, attempts to hold one of the merfolk but sometimes things go against the tide.
Asteria wakes up, and attempts to spot a target.
Messick roars as he rushes towards TU2, dropping his bow to take out his axe. "Now, shall we fight like men or cowards?"
TR1 drops to flank Messick. "Lets do the cowards thing." TU2 hits once for 11 damage, TR2 for 11+11, 33 total. Messick continues to stand, but he isn't doing well.
Angrily, TU1 continues to chase Wil, missing once again. "Get back here so I can hurt you," he shouted.
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MF1 watches as MF2 and MF3 return to the channel with their boxes. "That's it boys, get our goods up and running. And remember what our nice House Teeth friends ordered from us."
To TU1's horror, MF1 throws an entangling net upon him. "No witnesses or loose ends. So, we will be taking our goods and be going. Be sure to give the Silvergloves my regards. Bwah hah hah."
"Oh, you are so not getting a solstice card this year," TU1 shouts.
"You folks have fun surviving," MF1 says to The Tide. "For now. Come on boys, lets ship out."
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all opponents: inspire courage (+2 to attack rolls, damage, saves)
TB - AC 12, CMD 13, entangled (-4 Dex, -2 to most attack rolls, unable to move), 6 HP TU1 - entangled TU2 TF1 TF2 TR1 - AC 15, 10 HP TR2
Hmerrin(HP:56/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+6=24 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+10=20 ; d6+4=5 ; Saturday August 5th, 2017 4:20:41 PM
Hmerrin deflects the incoming crate with his handaxe, but it still catches him in the thigh.
The young lad tries to keep an eye on Mesick, and the merpeople getting away, and fight the guy trying to kill him, all at the same time.
It proves to be a difficult task, as his blows are ill-aimed. -- Reflex Save 24
Full attack on TF2: Battleaxe atk 1 - miss (ac13) atk 2 - miss (ac 7) Handaxe atk - hits ac 20 for 5 hp damage
Wilford Grimly (HP:11/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+5=24 ; d4=1 ; d20+8=15 ; Saturday August 5th, 2017 5:58:59 PM
Cicero bites the bard again for 1 and growls. "The time for talking is over." Cicero then disappears. (Attack: 24: Hit; 1 + poison) (Will Save against the charm: 15) "I am willing to talk," Will says. He then adds, "You know, I'm really tired of all the "you are my friend" charms, lately," Will says flatly. With that Will treats him as part of the team, he ignores him and concentrates on someone else. He waits for the potential blows and then runs for cover behind the trash and summons another Octopus.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - 3
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=28 ; d6+3=9 ; d6+3=9 ; d20+10=29 ; d6+3=4 ; Sunday August 6th, 2017 4:44:12 PM
Lornak is completely caught off guard as the Teeth ranger actually gets a hit through his prepared defense. He winces as pain explodes in his body.
He reacts the only way he knows how in the moment; by unleashing a flurry of blows against his opponent in an attempt to drive him towards the canal. (Attack action d20=30, natural 20, 28 to confirm. 18 dmg.) (Standard action, d20=29, 4 dmg) [wow, the second attack was a 19! If this does drive the opponent back please move him appropriately, 18 acrobatics still active]
Lornak sees the Sahaugin making a getaway over his shoulder. He yells to whomever can hear him; "Somebody stop that crate!" He screams.
59 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=23 ; d8+1=2 ; Sunday August 6th, 2017 5:09:40 PM
Toston charges his weapons with magic using a swift action a la arcane strike. He then swings at the Merfolk he wounded last time, easily hitting it again but the blade does not cut deep. (23 vs AC; 2 damage)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:30/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=28 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; Sunday August 6th, 2017 8:51:36 PM
The familiar sensation of chaos rushes over Dušan. The rush of combat had a few major motifs for Dušan. Sometimes it became singular sensation where time felt like it slowed down crystal clarity. Other times the horrors where best kept at bay with wit and sarcasm. This was neither of those times. He was hurt but his allies were worse. With effort he pulls on a Ley Line and sends his Spectral Hand to Wilford and casts Cure Moderate Wounds on the Cleric for 14 HP.
(OOC: (OOC: d100 = 64 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1 Cure Moderate Wounds Cure Wilford for 14 HP 59 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 58 rounds Spectral Hand)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:35/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday August 6th, 2017 9:31:45 PM
(OOC - updating my AC)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:30/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday August 7th, 2017 6:08:37 PM
(If that's true, I'll heal Messick)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:30/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+12=16 ; d8+4=7 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 6:51:36 PM
Var takes a step back from TR1, and fires point-blank into the rogue (16 vs AC, 7 damage).
(OoC: about to head into a funeral, would someone mind moving Var for me?)
Art of the Deluge Round 4 DM Dan K d20+11=31 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+9=28 ; 3d8+18=34 ; d8+4=5 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+6=9 ; d10+4=11 ; d10+4=11 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=6 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+12=26 ; 3d6=11 ; d8+6=14 ; d20+5=13 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 10:03:29 PM
With all that is going on around Hmerrin, the young warrior becomes distracted and his blows miss wide of thier marks
Cierco bites the bard again and vanishes Will succumbs to the Carm spell and moves off to hide in the trash. Once there, he begins another summoning spell
Lornak strikes the fighter from House teeth several times, but for the most part, the man is able to roll with the blows and partially deflect them.
Toston pusues the merfolk and hits him again, but the blow is quite minor
Dusan sends the Spectral Hand to Heal Messick and the healing washes through the dwarven fighter. (Messick is healed 14HP)
Var steps back fromthe Teeth House rogue and fires an arrow at him, skimming across his shoulder
Messick moves to put his back to the water and attacks the House Teeth man. Jis axe catches teh entangled man twice Hit AC 17/17 Dmg 22
The entangled man parries the thrust back towards Messick. cutting throught dwarf's defences everytime Hit AC 20/18/18 Dmg 19
The bard winces as the poison coarses into his system (Fort 5 failed), but maitains his Inspiration to his fellow house mates
The House fighter and Rogue near Lornak both move to flank the man and strike at him. The Double axe blade of the fighter tears deep into Lornak and the follow through is hardly needed, but the man lays into Lornak anyway Hit AC 31 crit 22 Dmg 34 Hit AC 28 Dmg 5
The rogue turns on Dusan but the blade slides left and misses Hit AC 13
The fighter on Hmerrin steps left and swings with teh wicked double orc axe. the blade flashes 3 times, but the nimble worraior twists away each time Hit AC 18/17/11
The Rogue circles wide and comes in from behind and Hmerrin feels the blade slide between his ribs Hit AC 26 Dmg 14 + 11 Sneak = 25
The man caught in the net with the bard attempts to escape, but fails
The merfolk submerge and are gone
Dusan took 22 dmg last rouind, but you have only accounted for 10. Please correct or explain in your next post
all opponents: inspire courage (+2 to attack rolls, damage, saves) 3rd round
TB - AC 12, CMD 13, entangled (-4 Dex, -2 to most attack rolls, unable to move), 7 Dmg TU1 - entangled AC 15 Dmg 22 TU2 TF1 - AC 17, 22 Dmg TF2 TR1 - AC 15, 17 Dmg TR2
MF1 MF2 - AC 13, 3 Dmg MF3 MF4 - AC 13, 8 Dmg
M - 45 Dmg
Map See the R3 tab again...forgot to copy it first
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=9 ; Monday August 7th, 2017 11:40:39 PM
Toston moves up and attacks TU2 taking the time to charge his elvish curve blade with magic again but alas his aim is off and he misses. (9 vs AC; nat 1 = miss)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=15 ; d20+7=22 ; d4=3 ; d6=5 ; d20+5=16 ; d3+1=2 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=24 ; d3+1=2 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 3:34:01 PM
Wil tells the new Summoned Octopus to pursue the men in the water. Cicero, shouts and presumably jumps around within his head. He is excited to have helped. "Settle down... settle down," Will says as he watches. Will then notices and opening to flank TR1. He carefully pulls from his cloak a masterwork dagger and strikes him. (Stealth: 15) (Attack: 22 - Hit 3 - Sneak Attack: 6) -- The Summoned Octopus heads for TU1 - MultiAttack feat: (Bite: 16 - Hit: 2 plus poison - Fort: 13) (2nd: 12 - Miss) (3rd: 24 - Hit: 2 plus poison - Fort: 13)
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - 3
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:-4/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday August 8th, 2017 3:58:29 PM
Lornak loses all of his energy as the axe blade bites deep into his shoulder. The hit is so devastating it blots out most coherent thought. Its as though someone speaks from the far end of a long stone hallway. "You need to heal." the echoed voice calls. Its as though he is watching someone else drop the rapier and reach for the vial of Cure Moderate Wounds. He falls to his knees. He doesn't see or feel the blow that takes his life. He falls to the alley floor as quality memories stretch across his vision. He smiles. His head lands in refuse and his body crumples. His hand flails open and the vial rolls from it. He breaths a single word; "Ethani..."
58 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Hmerrin(HP:21/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+10=21 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+10=20 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=9 ; d6+4=8 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 6:49:18 PM
Hmerrin never sees the rogue.
With a gasp of pain, he steps backward, gets his back to the wall, and flails out at the man.
-- 5' step, full attack on rogue. Battleaxe hits ac 21 for 12 hp damage second attack hits ac 14 for 9 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 20 for 8 hp damage.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=77 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 8:01:19 PM
Dušan retreats trying to make himself less of a target. That last blow did more damage than he originally thought. But, he was still standing. Lornak was not doing so well. Casting out for a Ley Line, Dušan casts his last Cure Maderate Wounds, Healing Lornak for 16 HP.
(OOC: (OOC: d100 = 77 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 1/1 Cure Moderate Wounds Cure Lornak for 16 HP 58 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 57 rounds Spectral Hand)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday August 8th, 2017 8:02:26 PM
(OOC: Fixing spells: Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 1/1, L3 0/1 Cure Moderate Wounds Cure Lornak for 16 HP 58 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 57 rounds Spectral Hand)
Art of the Deluge Round 5 DM Dan K d20+8=28 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+5=13 ; 3d8+6=21 ; d20+11=17 ; d12+7=18 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 9:19:22 PM
Toston moves up to assist Messick, but his arcane charged weapon misses
Wil completes the summoning and the octopus appears in the channel. The creature attacks the nearest enemy, the entangled man and strikes twice. The entangled foe grunts and curses Wil amazingly moves stealthily in to flank the rogue going forward...I goofed as a summoning is a FULL round action. You cannot move more than 5' and then start casting. WE'll roll with it this time Wil is able to flank and strike the surprised rogue
Lornak falls to a knee and then to the slick cobbletsones. His lifes blood pooling rapidly about him
Hmerrin puts his back to the wall and strikes back. His battle axe and hand axe both cleaving into the coward that just attacked him.
Dusan steps back and uses his Spectral Hand to heal him.
Mesick's axe does not find its mark this time, as the dwarf spits blood and curses at his foe
Ethani moves up and casts a healing spell upon Dusan (Dusan Healed 21)
Asteria steps up and helps Wil. Her Great axe striking hard
The Fighter ignores the downed Lornak and attack the new threat of Asteria, his axe and dagger combination catch her once. Hit AC 22 Dmg 9
The ranger snarls back at Mesick and with a deft twist, slides his sword into the drafs chest. Mesick gurgles and the ranger then slashes him across the throat. Mesick topples hard to the ground and the ranger turns his attention to Toston
The ranger atatcking Hmerrin slips his sword past teh young fighters defences and gets him in the shoulder Hit AC 25 Dmg 9
The rouge also attacks Hmerrin, but his blade is parried down and right by Hmerrin Hit AC 15
The ranger in the net, attacks teh octopus, striking it once. Hit AC 21 Dmg 12
all opponents: inspire courage (+2 to attack rolls, damage, saves) 3rd round
TB - AC 12, CMD 13, entangled (-4 Dex, -2 to most attack rolls, unable to move), 7 Dmg TU1 - entangled AC 15 Dmg 26 poison -1 Str TU2 - AC 17 TF1 - AC 17, 22 Dmg TF2 TR1 - AC 15, 44 Dmg - Dead TR2 - AC 15, 20 Dmg
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+12=25 ; d8+5=9 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 10:03:19 PM
Fumbling with his arrows for a moment, Var misses a beat in combat, but he finally pulls out one of his Flaming Arrows and wheels around on the Fighter currently cutting his way through Lornak. With a muttered command word, the arrow combusts, and streaks through the dark alley at the Fighter (Attack: 25 vs AC; 9 Damage +2 Fire damage).
(OoC: I think I forgot to update my header, I don't remember taking 25 points of damage this combat - think that was leftover from our last fight?)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=19 ; d8+1=6 ; d20+7=22 ; d4+1=5 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2017 11:45:20 PM
Toston calls out to his friends, "I think Mesick is hurt pretty bad. Someone heal him!"
He then turns his attention back to the foe at hand, taking a 5 foot step, charging his attacks with magic again and then takes another swing at TU2. He has better luck this time and his sword finds its mark. (19 vs AC; 6 damage) The gnome then heroically lashes out with a focused kick meant to stun his foe for a round (22 vs AC; 5 damage DC 16 fort save or be stunned for a round) (OOC: hero point used to get another attack; as monk can use unarmed strikes with other limbs and put a stunning fist on the attack)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) 2d8+4=16 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 2:34:42 PM
The Summoned Octopus grunts as it is barely standing but suddenly disappears. Will see's a majority of the team seems hurt or injured. With TR1 down Will runs over to Lornak casts Cure Moderate Wounds for 16. He then searches for others hurt.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 Lv2: Summon Monster II- Used - D: Longstrider Cure Moderate Wounds Channel energy 2d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds -0
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 2d8+6=15 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 4:01:58 PM
Lornak wakes coughing up copper. His brow furrows from the pain, his eye slits open to the night sky, barely. Everything is spinning. There is motion in his periphery. He manages to turn to his side. His recent memories comes back to him as does the screaming pain in his neck and shoulder. He feels sticky. "Gaaah....!" He breathes. "...that's why." He spits blood.
He hears someone yell something about healing Messick. Just then he feels the familiar warmth of energy enter his body and the pain lessens. Groggily, he stretches out a hand and with a flop and grabs the potion of Cure Moderate Wounds he sees next to him. He downs the vial. (Standard Action 2d8+6=15hp) More warmth.
Lornak sits up and regrets it immediately as blood rushes into his brain. He shakes his head. He decides not to get to his feet now. Instead he slides his hand crossbow out of its place on his leg. "Gotta keep fighting..." he says. "...crates." (Move action) Once again a wave of warmth hits him. "That's my girl." He smiles.
Ethani(Hugh sub for Nellie) [HP:30/30; AC:19 Touch 13; FF 14 - CMD 16 3d6=10 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 4:04:06 PM
Ethani heroically casts Sanctuary (OOC: used a hero point) anyone attacking her must succeed on a DC 15 will save to do so.
She then moves up and channels Alemi's grace into a burst of positive energy (OOC effecting anything in the green areas on the map) healing all around her for 10 hit points.
Active Effects: Sanctuary: 5 rounds
Spells Known / Used: 1st: Cure Light Wounds* Sanctuary X Doom Obscuring Mist Magic Weapon 2nd: Cure Moderate Wounds* Command Hold Person X Spiritual Weapon 3rd: Cure Serious Wounds * X Magic Vestment Summon Monster 3 1/2 Hero Points Used
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday August 9th, 2017 4:07:03 PM
58 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Buckler +1 to AC active.
(OOC - When do I start making saving throws for going to 0 HP?)
Hmerrin(HP:12/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+10=21 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+10=26 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=13 ; d6+4=10 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 6:39:41 PM
Hmerrin gasps at the blade hit, and then again at Mesick's fate.
The way things are going, he's likely only a few seconds behind.
The young fighter redoubles his efforts on the rogue. --- Full attack on TR2 Battleaxe 1 hits ac 21 for 12 hp damage atk 2 hits ac 22 for 13 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 26 for 10 hp damage
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=20 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 7:06:45 PM
Dušan struggles to hold on to the Ley Line as he sends his Spectral hand to Hmerrin and casts Cure Light Wounds healing the fighter for 13 HP. "It's not much, but better than nothing."
(OOC: d100 = 20 Ley Roll, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 0/1, L3 0/1 Cure Minor Wounds Cure Hmerrin for 13 HP 57 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 56 rounds Spectral Hand)
Art of the Deluge Round 6 DM Dan K d20+8=25 ; d20+11=26 ; d12+7=15 ; d20+7=24 ; 2d8+3=14 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+6=22 ; d8+8=9 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 9:35:14 PM
Var fires his bow and hits the fighter.
Toston battles with a mighty and heroic effort, catching the ranger he faces squarely with his blade and booted foot. While solid, the monks blow does not stun the ranger
Wil moves to the still prone Lornak and casts another healing spell into him. (Lornak is healed 16)
Lornak snaps awake and through a few coughs and spit, manages to retrieve a poition and drinks it down. (Lornak is healed 15) No need to roll anything for going -HP. You were healed on the following round and thus, stabalization is not relevant. I have you going from -4 and healed 41 (Wil 16, potion 15 Ethani 10) to put you at a total of 37 of 44
Ethani casts Santuary on herself, hoping to buy herself time and then heroically channels a wave of healing to everyone save Toston and Hmerrin. Heal 10 HP all but Hmerrin and Toston A sickening feeling wells in her stomach as she notes Mesick still body and pool of blood
Hmerrin knows he's in just as much touble as the dwarf and redoubles his efforts. the battle hits home, followed by the hand axe which catches the rogue in the face and cuts clearly through it. Not quite done, Hmerrin levels a back hand at the surprised fighter and catches his squarely in the shoulder
Dusan manages to hold the ley line and delivers some much needed healing to Hmerrin. Hmerrin heal 13
Asteria steps between Dusan and the fighter and attacks. The great axe hits hard and puts the man on the ground, twiching in a spreading crimson pool.
The bard continues to inspire his companions even as he works at freeing himself from the net and finally succeeds.
The ranger entangled with him removes a vial from his bag and drinks it
On Toston, the ranger spins his blades over themselves and leans in with quick decisive thrusts. None, however can find their mark through teh gnomes defences
The fighter on Hmerrin is far less flashy and simply tries to power past the younger mans defences with his double bladed axe and the first cut gashes Hmerrin Hit AC 26/11/22 Dmg 9
all opponents: inspire courage (+2 to attack rolls, damage, saves) 3rd round
TB - AC 12, CMD 13, 7 Dmg TU1 - entangled AC 15 Dmg 12 poison -1 Str TU2 - AC 17, 11 Dmg TF1 - AC 17, 48 Dmg - Dead TF2 - AC 17, 13 Dmg TR1 - AC 15, 45 Dmg - Dead TR2 - AC 15, 42 Dmg - Dead
Ethani(Hugh sub for Nellie) [HP:30/30; AC:19 Touch 13; FF 14 - CMD 16 3d6=8 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2017 11:51:29 PM
(OOC 1: Keep your header's updated) DM Yes Please all (OOC 2: I take it that since Messick is still at 63 damage he was just plain dead and the channel positive energy didn't do anything for him) DM A likely conclusion (OOC 3: anyone who can get an AOO has to roll a Will Save against DC 15 per sanctuary)
Ethani sees Hmerrin having his own difficulties and Dusan managing with the other's Ethani makes an executive decision and runs and jumps over the water. (OOC: taking 10 on acrobatics which puts her at 14 feet w/ her +4 modifier landing in the square with Mesick's body)
Once on the other side she channels energy again this time making sure to include Hmmerin. (OOC: everyone in green area recovers 8 hp)
Active Effects: Sanctuary: 4 rounds
Spells Known / Used: 1st: Cure Light Wounds* Sanctuary X Doom Obscuring Mist Magic Weapon 2nd: Cure Moderate Wounds* Command Hold Person X Spiritual Weapon 3rd: Cure Serious Wounds * X Magic Vestment Summon Monster 3 1/2 Hero Points Used 2 channels used
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=23 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 12:03:26 AM
Toston charges his curve blade with magical energy again and then continues his attack against the ranger striking again but only drawing a little blood. (23 vs AC; 3 damage)
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+12=25 ; d8+4=11 ; d20+7=14 ; d8+4=6 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 12:09:04 AM
"Ugh, where is that awful music coming from..." Var growls, taking a five foot step away from the alley wall. Spotting the Bard, who is just now getting himself untangled, Var fires off two shots in rapid succession. (Full round attack: 25 vs AC, 11 damage; 14 vs AC, 6 Damage).
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+6=24 ; d10=1 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 1:22:40 PM
"I need to get to Messick," Will said stepping 5' from behind cover. He looked at the Bard then fired a bolt at TU1. (Attack: 24 - Hit: 1) "I got him, friend," he said to the Bard. "But it looks like it just browsed him. You better be careful because he is right behind you." Will is still Charmed with the Bard.
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 - Used - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+16=23 ; d4+3=7 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 4:11:37 PM
"You can hear that?" Lornak questions Var as his slowly raises to his feet. "I thought it was just in My head..." (Move Action)
Lornak fires a bolt at the Bard. (Attack Action d20=23, 7 dmg)
57 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Hmerrin(HP:24/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) d20+10=13 ; d20+5=22 ; d8+7=15 ; d20+10=22 ; d6+4=10 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 7:40:24 PM
Dueling sensations of pain and healing wash over the fighter. The pain is getting familiar, but the positive energy means only one thing. His friends are here.
Hmerrin gives his opponent a feral smile, and presses his attack.
-- Full attack on TF2 Battleaxe atk 1 misses - ac13 atk 2 hits ac 22 for 15 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 22 for 10 hp damage
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday August 10th, 2017 8:30:35 PM
Out of healing, Dušan offers up a small prayer casts Shield of Faith on Hmerrin through his Spectral Hand. "Prevention is said to be best form of cure and since I'm out of cure spells, let's try it."
(OOC: 60 rounds Shield of Faith on Hmerrin: +3 deflection bonus to AC 57 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 56 rounds Spectral Hand)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Thursday August 10th, 2017 11:34:59 PM
Toston feels things start to slow down as him and the ranger perform their deadly dance.
Ethani(Hugh sub for Nellie) [HP:30/30; AC:19 Touch 13; FF 14 - CMD 16 Thursday August 10th, 2017 11:36:03 PM
Ethani hopes her little bit of healing was enough to keep Hmerrin tided over until she can get over to him.
Art of the Deluge Round 7 DM Dan K d20+12=16 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=20 ; Thursday August 10th, 2017 11:45:37 PM
Ethani makes a run and leaps the channel. On the other side she pours another wave of healing to her friends. Toston and Hmerrin heal 8 The enemy ranger takes a swipe as she passes, but misses
Toston again strikes his oppenent and draws another thin line
Var hits the bard with a pair of arrows
Wil fires and slices a wound into the ranger near the bard
Lornak gets to his feet and also shoots the bard
Hmerrin hits his opponent twice and the man is slowing with each step and attempted parry
Dusan uses the Spectral Hand and bolsters Hmerrin's defences
The bard staggers and sways on his feet, "Friend Wil, defend me. Heal me" he pleas to his dear and trusted ally. The lyrics of Inspiration, however are still sung even in the man's agony.
The fighter faceing off against Hmerrin smirks a bit and drops his weapon. "The better man won this day." he says through amouthful of blood. "I yield to you."
The ranger, now confronted with Toston and Ethani spares a quick glance to the man who just surrendered and blanches. Striking out at Ethani with his sword, he dives into the channel.
Ethani and Toston can make an AoO
The last ranger looks about and sees the battle is not only over, but very much lost and his anger turns on the bard. He runs the surprised man through with his sword and slashes his throat with his dagger. "You brought this and I'll have you for it." The bard falls dead at his House mates feet
He turns to square off, his eyes set to the only possible outcome. "Come on then"
TB - AC 12, CMD 13, 31 Dmg -Dead TU1 - entangled AC 15 Dmg 13 poison -1 Str TU2 - AC 17, 14 Dmg TF1 - AC 17, 48 Dmg - Dead TF2 - AC 17, 38 Dmg TR1 - AC 15, 45 Dmg - Dead TR2 - AC 15, 42 Dmg - Dead
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 d20+8=12 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=9 ; Friday August 11th, 2017 11:58:35 AM
Toston lashes out at the Ranger when he dives into the water but his blade misses its mark.
He charges his attacks with his magical energy using arcane strike and then moves after the ranger and attacks the man in the water finally getting a solid blow as the gnome has the high ground. (28 vs AC; threat of critical; 25 to confirm; 13 damage from the critical hit)
Ethani(Hugh sub for Nellie) [HP:30/30; AC:19 Touch 13; FF 14 - CMD 16 d8=4 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; Friday August 11th, 2017 12:04:45 PM
Ethani does not take the opportunity to attack the Ranger as he dives into the water as she does not want to break the sanctuary spell. She is dubious of the fighter near Hmerrin and would prefer to have her ward up as she moves to heal the lad.
Ethani moves to E7 and spontaneously converts her Summon Monster 3 spell into a cure critical wounds spell on Hmerrin. (Hmerrin heals 3d8 + 5 = 4 + 7 + 5 + 5 = 21 hp)
Active Effects: Sanctuary: 3 rounds
Spells Known / Used: 1st: Cure Light Wounds* Sanctuary X Doom Obscuring Mist Magic Weapon 2nd: Cure Moderate Wounds* Command Hold Person X Spiritual Weapon 3rd: Cure Serious Wounds * X Magic Vestment Summon Monster 3 X 1/2 Hero Points Used 2 channels used
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+6=14 ; Friday August 11th, 2017 3:37:12 PM
"No!!" Wil is very upset that his Bard friend has fallen before he could heal him. Wil fired at the Ranger but missed. "What is wrong with you and the rest of you..." but his feelings are quickly mixed up and he just stands in one place.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+11=25 ; d8+3=11 ; Friday August 11th, 2017 5:53:09 PM
Var shrugs at the last Ranger's invitation, and fires a shot at him (Attack: 25 vs AC; 11 damage)
Hmerrin(HP:45/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Friday August 11th, 2017 6:54:49 PM
Ethani's healing spell washes over him.
"Yer darn tootin'", he growls at the fighter, spitting out his own mouthful of blood. "Now on your knees, hands clasped behind your back, forehead on that crate there, an' we'll just wait a sec while my friends deal with your psycho buddy."
Alley Aftermath DM Dan K d20+8=27 ; d12+10=21 ; Saturday August 12th, 2017 10:05:00 AM
Toston moves and strikes the man while he is swimming away. The water turns red, but the gnome knows the House Teeth man is still alive and seems him slip under the building and disappear.
Ethani moves over to Hmerrin and heals him some more. Hmerrin healed 21
The opponent follows Hmerrin's orders and is soon in a very helpless position. He takes a breath and forces himself to relax. "Make it quick" he says
Var sends an arrow into the man, striking him in the upper left side.
Asteria then charges in and ends him with a great swing of her great axe
The alley is fairly quite. The last sounds of the disturbed channel water splash against the sides of it and somewhere in the distance a lone dog barks a couple times into the blackness There are no whistles or shouts, the less than 2 minute conflict seems to have gone completely unnoticed by anyone else
Hard Fight under what was going on, Im giving all; Toston Hmerrin Wil Lornak Dusan and Var, a Hero Point
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Saturday August 12th, 2017 4:26:29 PM
With most of the threats managed, Dušan rushes to Messick to do what he can. He casts Stabilize to stop the worst of it and then continues to whatever first aid he can mange.
Hmerrin(HP:45/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Sunday August 13th, 2017 10:37:56 AM
Hmerrin replies to the fighter's "Make it quick"
"Well, I'd love to. But my head choppin axe is back in the shop. So, how about instead you tell me a story of merpeople and fire elemental gems and why Teeth is giving one to the the other, and how y'all managed to keep this alley completely clear of patrols?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=13 ; Sunday August 13th, 2017 4:40:31 PM
Lornak quickly stows his crossbow and gathers up rapier as the last Teeth member seems to disappear. He is surprised to hear no sounds of curfew patrols but the urge to vacate the premises is pressing. He is confident Hmerrin and Dusan have the immediate tasks in hand. His overwhelming curiosity wins out and he goes for the trap door. "I want to know whats behind door number one." (Perception d20=13) It seems the door has been camouflaged well... He snaps his head to Var; "Quickly, check the other, we should still get off the street!"
Ethani(Hugh sub for Nellie) [HP:30/30; AC:19 Touch 13; FF 14 - CMD 16 d8=7 ; d100=16 ; d8=4 ; Sunday August 13th, 2017 10:44:01 PM
Ethani uses her 2nd level domain spell to heal Hmerrin some more and casts cure moderate wounds on the fighter.
Spells Known / Used: 1st: Cure Light Wounds* Sanctuary X Doom Obscuring Mist Magic Weapon 2nd: Cure Moderate Wounds* X Command Hold Person X Spiritual Weapon 3rd: Cure Serious Wounds * X Magic Vestment Summon Monster 3 X 1/2 Hero Points Used 2 channels used
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Sunday August 13th, 2017 10:46:04 PM
Toston moves over to where the man is surrendering to Hmerrin and says, "I suggest you talk."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday August 14th, 2017 2:07:49 PM
"Whew, that was a tough one." Will says then begins a conversation with no one. He steps away for a moment and comes back. "Do we have anyone still alive? Our original purpose was to figure out what's going on. My unpredictable nature may have caused a problem again. Can we raise the dead? My father had done that once but my memory of him is hazy."
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20=13 ; Monday August 14th, 2017 8:06:42 PM
Var nods to Lornak, stowing his bow and sets about searching for the hidden trap door (Perception: 23 (OoC: forgot to add the +10 to the d20 roll)).
" 'ow long before y'think a patrol will come by? What'da think we should do wif these crates they didn't take?"
To recap [ ... hopefully I got this right ... ] at the end of the fight three foes were left. One dived into the stream and managed to swim away, though with the blood he's adding to the water, if there are any sharks or predators around, he's a goner. One was a nutjob aggro psycho who fought to the death. And the last one surrendered.
Hmerrin and Toston want to question the last foe standing. For the moment, he just kneels prone and mutters, "You guys are the good guys, right? You won't kill me, right? Say you won't kill me. Or hurt me. Right?"
Wilford suggests raising one of the dead. There's no need, really, if the prisoner you captured is cooperative. Besides, it takes no Knowledge of Religion to guess that Lord Gargul does not raise miscreants who attack when caught red-handed, and in fact would likely be angered at such a request. The God of Life and Death has expressed to many adventurers that the hallmark of a hero is destiny, and that being raised from death is a justified nod to that destiny. Such is not the case for either the villains of the Wold, thank goodness, nor for the innocents who perish tragically, but who never had a destiny in the first place.
If you are a druid or a bloodwitch or can make a trained Know Religion check vs DC15, then Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You are aware that druids and bloodwitches can reincarnate the dead without Gargle’s permission, and that there may be ways to communicate with dead spirits. You are also aware that followers of Gargul are often insulted and angered by such things.}
Dušan checks Mesick over and finds that the WLA guardsman is still breathing, though shallowly. He seems stable but sorely wounded.
Ethani and Asteria volunteer to bring the unconscious Mesick to the WLA chapter house. They promise to send back word via messenger, and then they depart.
Lornak and Var investigates the secret doors. They lead to a hidden chamber that seems to be a dead end. The logical deduction is that the hidden space is a House of Teeth depot or way station, a good spot to prepare for moving things in or out of the city unremarked, or perhaps a good meeting place if one wishes to bring outlanders into Dirt City by water without anyone knowing. There is nothing immediately obvious about the space to suggest that it is a Teeth site, offering a kind of deniability … unless you actually meet House of Teeth members as they are entering or leaving. As you did!
As your adrenaline levels return to normal, you are left in an alley with the defeated dead. And a hidden meeting room. You have not yet thoroughly searched either. Plus, Var draws your attention to the crates left behind, and smartly asks what the group will do if anyone wanders by.
[OOC: I am pleased to award experience points for Scenes 2 and 3: 3,500 xp and 3,500 xp, total 7,000 xp. If that bumps anyone over a level, please let me know asap.]
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday August 14th, 2017 9:41:43 PM
Dušan get's helps Asteria and Ethani get Messick off the ground and bids them well. To the group he addresses the secret rooms. "Can we see the crates from inside?" he asks, "Might be a good spot to get off the streets and make sure no one messes with the elementals."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:45/45; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 21 Monday August 14th, 2017 11:21:06 PM
Toston feels stronger as the latent power of his draconic heritage reacts to the recent experiences he has had.
He says to the man, "Why don't you give us the information that you have first and then we can discuss what is to become of you"
He remembers he dropped his wand of mage armor and goes back to retrieve it.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 1:46:24 AM
Lornak takes a moment from their charge to embrace Ethani tenderly. He is glad that she is safe. Dying makes one more aware of being alive. He looks in her eyes and consoles her; "I am fine my love, do not fret. Your capable hands brought me back from the brink." He kisses the top of her hands. When he kisses her goodbye he feels the resistance in her. Gently he says' "I know you must depart, but you will see me soon enough." He only sees fear in her eyes as she forces a smile and turns away. Lornak uneasily watches her depart until there is nothing left to see.
Lornak turns back to the group and agrees with Dusan; "It seems we haven't alerted anyone to our scuffle here. I say we drag these crates off the street, stash them and ourselves inside and defend them if need be. Barring there are no surprises we can get out of these disguises and cart them out to someplace else in the morning.
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) Tuesday August 15th, 2017 3:27:32 PM
"Aye, too dangerous t' move em now. Better t' wait till just after curfew. Maybe even wait 'till the foot traffic out on th' streets picks up, then we could blend right in wit' the crowd." Var says.
"Er..." Var says hesitantly, "We may want t' take these straight t' a warehouse, an', y'know, not t' where we live... Given that these gems are responsible for burnin' down at least one building. Dono that Boggs would appreciate us rollin' in t' his office wit' them, either."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=23 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2017 5:34:24 PM
"What is in the boxes?" Will asks (Perception: 23) He then attempts to open one of them, if it's safe. "I don't like how those two left," Cicero says, within Will's head. Referring to the Ethani and Asteria "I have this overwhelming sense of sadness, but they are only doing the respectable thing." Will acknowledged out loud. "You didn't offer to carry Messick anywhere," Cicero quietly replies. "I don't know the man," Will replied and added. "I hope we didn't do anything wrong." Will frowns then returns to the boxes. (OOC: Wil talks to the dead or versions of the dead. He does reply to questions out loud causing some confusion at times. At some point he will find a person for every summoning spell.)
Hmerrin(HP:45/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Tuesday August 15th, 2017 5:46:23 PM
Var seems to have a handle on the prisoner, and Wil is working the boxes.
Hmerrin decides to collect gear and goodies from the recently deceased.
"It being after curfew now, maybe we pull into that secret room down there, wait until morning, and be off?" he suggests.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 8:27:22 PM
Dušan peers into the rooms as the group comes to a decision.
Alley Aftermath (Guest DM Cayzle) Tuesday August 15th, 2017 11:11:26 PM Dušan says farewell to departing friends and then mentions getting out of sight.
Toston retrieves his wand and questions the prisoner. The man is broken and clearly willing to talk, at least to a degree. "This here area will be safe enough if you go in and close the doors. And we can talk too," the man says, nodding to Dušan.
Lornak agrees, and with some work, soon the crates and boxes and corpses (oh my) are hidden in the storeroom. You are all inside.
Var worries about moving all this heavy stuff. Sneak around after curfew? Boldly carry it all in crowds? And to where?
Wilford gets to it, searching the crates. Mostly the crates are armaments, tridents, underwater crossbows, spearheads, etc. Some of the gear seems better made than others.
Hmerrin checks over the defeated foes.
Several detect magic spells and some study later, you have a decent idea that this was indeed an expensive shipment of goods.
After a little prompting, the prisoner has more to say. "You saw how the deal you interrupted was with the Mer, right? You get the implication -- that we are selling to both sides in the water war. You realize why that has to be a secret, right? Well, there's a big mouth guy who's planning on blabbing to the whole city. If the word gets out, maybe the Mer and the Sahuagin will stop buying. Who knows, maybe they make peace and turn on us? We got plans to whack the big mouth before he blabs in front of a crowd of top guys."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:45/45; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 21 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 11:48:02 PM
Toston says, "War profiteering is immoral. The truth in this instance needs to get out. Dirt City was attacked because of this. Mayhap we could sue for peace in order to make a new world, a better world and to maybe put an end to the current fighting?:
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=19 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 11:57:20 AM
"Immoral?" Will said as he thought about taking the weapons and selling them in their storefront. He then approaches the prisoner. "Somethings in Dirt City are going to happen, no matter. Weapons and other items filter in all the time. The big concern here is the gems. Where are these gems coming from?" He asks. (Diplomacy: 19)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 3:50:57 PM
Dušan looks over the gear and studies them under the gaze of Detect Magic. He decides there are enough people pressuring the prisoner that he can't think of what to add. Instead he prepares Touch of Glory and casts it on the frist person who decides to get diplomatic or intimidating.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:43/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=24 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2017 4:31:59 PM
Lornak helps the others get the bodies and crates off the street. Once inside, Lornak places himself near the door of the secret drop room and waits. He keeps his senses tuned to anything outside that will require the lot of them to be silent.(Perception d20=24) "We will find a cart or something to wheel the crates around." Lornak says softly to Var. He does not want to divulge any planning to the prisoner. "I thought for sure they would all have been filled with those elemental gems." He pauses to listen to the interrogation. "Which means, we still have to figure out who's making them and where they are..."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday August 16th, 2017 4:40:47 PM
(OOC: I missed Wil's roll in his first post, so Touch of Glory gives him Diplomacy 19+6 = 25)
Hmerrin(HP:45/61 AC:24 T:14 FF:21 CMD:21) Wednesday August 16th, 2017 5:35:01 PM
Hmerrin pinches the bridge of his nose.
"Selling to both sides," he grumbles. "Well, sure, what could go wrong there?"
Otherwise, he waits for more answers, and tries to make himself comfy until morning.
"...We got plans to whack the big mouth before he blabs in front of a crowd of top guys." The Tooth thing was saying as Var comes back to the conversation.
"Iszat so? An' who is this this bloke, exactly? When was this speach s'posed to happen?"
Dušan and Lornak deal efficiently with the loot.[/b]
Toston and Hmerrin direct sermon and snark at the cowering prisoner, who is in no position to disagree. And knows it.
"Oh, yeah, right," he says. "That's what I meant. Those bums should't oughta been double dealing. That's ... um ... unmethical."
Wilford wants to know about the gems. And who is the target of the assassination plot? Aided by Dušan's Touch of Glory, the One Who Speaks To Shadows is about 30% more compelling than usual.
Var concurs. He too wants information about the target of the planned assassination.
The prisoner is eager to spill the beans in the hope of proving his value. "Yeah, gems, I got no idea, not my thukton. But I know all about the squealer."
Knowledge Local DC15: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You know that "thukton" is House of Teeth slang for "area of expertise and knowledge."}
"This guy," the prisoner explains, "he's a merchant, a negotiator, out of the Staffing Family. You know what they say about that bunch."
Knowledge Local DC15: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {You've vaguely heard about this merchant family. Excellent dickerers. They say if you want to get the best deal, you have to have the right Staffing on your side of the bargaining table.}
"So this guy, name of Sell-Sea, he's the lead at the bargaining table with the Mer. So he's deep in it, right? But seems he got cold feet ... um, I mean, he got an attack of the goody-too-shoes ... um, I mean he um came to his senses and decided to do the right thing. Right. Thing. So he decides he has to blab to the wrong people -- I mean the right people -- and put the kibosh on it all. You know, for the good of everybody and because it was the um methical thing to do. And here's the kicker -- he's got a magical music instrument, what when he blows on it, everyone all around him can hear him clear, and magically know that he's telling the truth. And he's an expert at saying the truth the way he wants it. Well, him and his magic whistle are just a rooty toot toot away from disast -- I mean, from saving Dirt City. From itself. Well, I heard we got operatives operating such that as soon as he sticks up his head, WHACK!"
"The wheres and the whens I don't know. ... and that's all I know. Unless I know more, that I'll tell ya when you set me free in a public place. And promise not to whack me."
Sense Motive 20: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {He is telling the truth.} Sense Motive 25: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {He is telling the truth and he is holding something back so you won't kill him.} Sense Motive 30: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {He is really telling the truth and he is holding something minor back so you won't kill him.} Sense Motive 35: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {He is really sincerely telling the truth and he is holding something minor back so you won't kill him. And he is worried about his girlfriend.} Sense Motive 50: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {He is really truly sincerely telling the truth and he is holding something minor back so you won't kill him. And he is worried about his girlfriend. And he has to use the john something bad.} Sense Motive 70: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {Oh come on! There is NO WAY you can be 7th level and make a DC70 Sense Motive check. Shame on you for cheating and peeking at spoilers!}
Toston is too distracted from his recent draconic power up to get a good read on what the smuggler is saying. His blood is singing from his new abilities.
"Assuming he's telling the truth what is our next step?" Toston asks the rest of the group
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=27 ; d3=1 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+2=17 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 3:12:36 PM
Dušan casts Guidance on himself as he listens. He grimaces at the prisoners use of slang, but perks when he hears mention of the Staffing Family. "So the Staffings are handling the bargaining, then back out? Are they tied to a house? This Sell-Sea needs to answer for his part in this, but I don't think assassination is the solution if he was breaking ties. It sounds like he might help us get the Sahuagin to take their trade elsewhere."
(OOC: Knowledge Local 6 + Guidance 1 = 27 ignore the d3. Miss click Knowledge Local 6 + Guidance 1 = 21 Sense Motive 1 + Guidance 1 = 17)
Wilford Grimly (HP:44/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+9=28 ; d20+7=16 ; Thursday August 17th, 2017 3:42:27 PM
(Know: Local - 28, Sense Motive: 16 Wil casts Guidance on himself but was unable to understand his motives but.. "You know I had this Staffing problem once, while I was a grubber. The guy just wouldn't show up at all. To survive the first couple years of my exile I had to my parents wealth and this guy never showed up. So I don't expect much. I know... I know they are the best around here but that one experience tainted everything Staffing wise." Will added. "Now Dirt City thrives of the buying and selling of weapons. I'm not super concerned with the tridents and the other weapons but these elemental gems. Those, we have to do something about. They could destroy the city."
----- Spell List --- Orisons: Guidance x2, Virtue x2 Lv1: Summon Monster I, Entropic Shield, Divine Favor x2 - D: Touch of Darkness - 1 - Used - D: Longstrider Channel energy 2d6
Var stares blankly at the thug at the mention of "thukton", and "Staffing". When he's thru telling the group what he knows, Var gives the group a nod to let them know that he's telling the truth.
Lornak is able to follow along with all the the prisoner spills regarding local talk but once he gets into the specifics of Sell-Sea he gets lost. He kind of gets the gist of who the man is but cannot gauge the prisoners attitude toward him. He is glad at least Var can confirm he isn't lying to them.
"What we did with the last guy." Lornak says, insinuating that they offed him.(Bluff d20=15) He isn't very convincing even to himself.
Toston wonders if the fellow is telling the truth. Toston wants ideas on what to do next, without offering any ideas.
Dušan wonders about the implications and asks a follow up. Well, it seems that the Staffing Family generally works for the House of Teeth, and they were a part of the dealings that the House tried to pin on their patsies, the Dunkels. Dušan says maybe this Sea-Sell Staffing should NOT be assassinated, but instead used to stop the dealings with the Sahuagin. [OOC: Dušan please accept 250 xp as an award for proposing a plan of action!]
Wilford is more concerned with the gems. The gems!
Hmerrin waits and sees.
Var wonders what to do with the prisoner. He offers no suggestions. The prisoner in question says, "Please, just let me go! I swear I won't tell a soul. And if you let me go, I got one more gem of information that you really need!"
Lornak bluffs a threat. Whether the prisoner sees through the bluff or not, he acts like he believes it! He drops down and blubbers. "Please! Don't kill me!"
For Those Who Are Confused -- Recap From A Fellow Who Is New To The Game: The way I figure it is this: There is this Mer-Sahuagin War, right? And the House of Teeth is selling weapons (and maybe these elemental gems) to both sides. And since this would give them a bad rep if the word got out, they tried to blame these Dunkel folks. You guys don't much like the trade with the Sahuagin nor do you want the Dunkels to get blamed. You want to stop the dealings with the Sahuagin at the least. Maybe you want to stop the Mer trade too? And you think this gem trade is crazy dangerous, and you want to stop that too.
OKAY! It is decision time!
DECISION ONE: What Are You Doing With The Prisoner? (1) Kill him. {2) Let him go. (3) Keep him captive. Make sure you vote, and maybe give your second choice too!
DECISION TWO: What to do with the loot? I assume you are going to keep it except for a half share to the WLA guy you hired on. WHO VOLUNTEERS TO GO SELL IT IN THE CATACOMBS? Anyone want to keep any of it?
DECISION THREE: What's Next? (1) Hole up, rest, recover, and then start a PLAN. (2) There's no time for that! Leave now and start the plan! (3) Go Hole Up and wait for the DMs to give you something to react to.
WHAT'S THE PLAN? So far we have two goals on the table: (1) "This Sea-Sell Staffing should NOT be assassinated, but instead used to stop the dealings with the Sahuagin." (2) Figure Out What Is The What With The Gems!! And put a stop to it now!
Are there any other plans? Friends, I hate a slow pace game, so let's make some decisions!
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:45/45; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 21 Friday August 18th, 2017 1:37:05 AM
Toston claims one of the Bull's Strength potions.
Toston says to the prisoner, "If we let you go, what will you do? Will you stay in the city or will you leave? We'd really prefer it if you'd leave and we will escort you to the ship of your choice bound for elsewhere."
To his friends he said, "I'd suggest we start out first thing tomorrow trying to figure out how to get the Staffing guy to flip and get to the bottom of the elemental gem trade. Someone has to be making them, but who? We could always ask Three Bits."
Wilford Grimly (HP:44/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday August 18th, 2017 1:35:05 PM
Toston's mention of Three Bits makes Wil grimace and growl a bit. "I have no issue with letting the prisoner go. He can only do good things for us. He will likely tell some about the fight and the success we have and also he will be grateful for our generosity. He will not last long, if he goes back to the Teeth. Likely, killed for being a spy or something so he will not come back at us." "I agree with Toston and would like to prevent the sale of these gems and I'm tired and ready for a nights sleep."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=21 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 8:55:45 PM
Lornak answers for the prisoner in a matter of fact manner(Intimidate d20=21); "He will leave town." He says. The mention of Three Bits makes him cringe.
"We keep the healing potions, vendor the rest." He then palms one of the Cure Moderate Wounds.
"I'm with Toston; regroup and start in the morning." Lornak intends to gather the whole party, especially Ethani and Asteria.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Friday August 18th, 2017 8:56:29 PM
Dušan talks quietly to the group "We should let him go. He might give us the final bits of information on Sea-Sell namely when where and who will attempt once he's confident we won't deal with him unjustly. (1). I could use the rest and tomorrow we can sell what's left over and deal with the crates after we know more about our time line (2 & 3).
Var (Tom I.) (HP:55/55 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 CMD:22) d20+8=16 ; d20+8=10 ; Friday August 18th, 2017 9:00:34 PM
"What's yer name, son?" Var asks, fixing the prisoner with a level gaze, as he tries to assess if he indeed does have more information to give the group (Sense Motive: 16).
If Var thinks he's lying: Var says "Well, it's like this... We let you go, there's nothin' stoppin' you from goin' an' roundin' up more of yer friends. Now, that's gonna make me proper mad, havin' t' kill them, too..." (Intimidate: 10)
If Var thinks he genuinely has more useful information: "Why don't y' go ahead an' tell us what ya' know, an' maybe that'll help keep all yer 'bits' still attached..." (Intimidate: 10)
After the prisoner has said (or not said) his peace, Var continues. "Now, what I think we leave y' here, tied up an' gagged, an' someone will eventually find ya." Var says as he removes a length of rope from his pack. Assuming there's no objections, Var will go ahead and tie & gag the prisoner, and tuck him in a corner of the alley, but if someone has a better idea, Var will hear them out first.
"Alright then." Var says, coming back to the group. "I'm in favor of headin' back home, 'fore any patrols happen to find us. Then we can split our loot proper, and figure out how we stop this 'She-Shell' bloke from gettin' wacked."
Lornak oversees the loot. [OOC: Will you volunteer to take it to the Catacombs?]
Toston suggests to the prisoner that he wants to leave town NOW. Wilford and Dušan agree -- and Lornak agrees fiercely.
The prisoner nods and solemnly vows by Wardd's weskit to leave immediately forever without saying a word to anyone, lest his tongue fall out his mouth and rot.
Knowlege Religion or Local DC12: Please Highlight to display spoiler: {That's the formal form of a personal vow with some teeth in it, to swear by a god, with a course of action, and a consequence for failure -- see the Oathbound PrC in the wiki.}
But before the prisoner leaves, Var wrangles one more bit of info out of him. Johnny Shark, as he gives his name, is of the opinion that Sell-Sea likely plans to make an appearance at the next meeting of the Prince's Working Committee on Threats. That's the one that considers threats TO Dirt City, not threats MADE by Dirt City. They have a different working committee for those.
[OOC: I'm assuming you trust this guy's vow and let him go, without tying him up. He'd see that as a death sentence, and he'd likely be right.]
Wilford proposes sleep and then the gem situation in the morning. Dušan is on board with that. Toston suggests Three Bits, and despite a few eye-rolls, no one has a better idea.
Hmerrin is to tired to contribute much to the decision-making. [OOC: You can still post tonite or tomorrow for it to count as this week I think?]
You head for safety and get some needed rest. In the morning, it is time for breakfast, spells and prayers, and the Catacombs. By midmorning, you find yourself meeting with Three Bits.
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