Kiwina (Steve M) 61/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Saturday December 14th, 2019 2:08:03 PM "Tsak, I know how to fight in a unit," Kiwina says. Nevertheless, he stows his longspear before casting a spell.
With the aid of the spirits, a small flame appears in Kiwina's hand, quickly growing into a torch-like fire. (Produce Flame)
Elyas (Ben A.) (44/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+8=28 ; 5d6=19 ; Sunday December 15th, 2019 2:03:15 PM
Once the fog falls, Elyas can see the real threat.
That must be the ghost! we need to get back there!
Taking more of a risk than he normally does, Elyas steps up in the middle of the party. he points a finger at the tentacled monster and what he assumes is the "ghost". a brilliant arc of lightning springs forth, lancing through a zombie, the large creature and the caster in the back. [casting lightning bolt, path shown on the map. assuming there are still skeletons in the large space, Elyas will cast defensively. concentration check = 28, SUCCESS
each enemy needs a DC 17 reflex save for half damage. full damage (5d6) = 19
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d6=6 ; d6=4 ; 8d6=26 ; d20+6=14 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 1:35:48 AM Angus shoots at one of the tentacled zombies, but barely misses. Mak sinks two arrows at the zombie in front of him, and the thing shudders as it drops to the ground. Tzak hits the big skeleton, though he does little damage against the bony thing. Rolth keeps up his song as he hits the skeleton, causing it to explode in a shower of bone fragments! Kiwina stowes his spear, and casts Produce Flame as a delicate flame dances on the palm of his hand. Elyas says, ”That must be the ghost! we need to get back there!” Then he casts a Lightning Bolt at the thing. Falco casts some sort of healing on himself. (Sorry I got a bit ahead of you in this post. Go ahead and heal Falco as you alluded to for this turn, and then post your regular turn as well.)
When the skeleton explodes Rolth, Mak, Kiwina, Tsak, Angus, and Elyas take 10 points of damage. A DC 10 Reflex save halves this damage. The zombie also takes damage, bone fragments now embedded in the left side of his head.
Elyas’ bolt of lightning crackles through the air, illuminating the far cave area in a flash of light. It lances through the remaining zombie, killing it. Strangely, the grey, pulpy octopus-thing is unaffected. The white figure beyond it is affected, and his lip curls up in a snarl as burn marks appear on his chest, and patches of clothing and diseased skin are burned away. It barks at the octopus thing to move, and steps forward casting a spell. A Lightning Bolt streaks from the thing’s finger back toward Elyas’. Elyas, Tsak, Kiwina, Rolth and Falco all take 26 damage (DC 19 reflex save for half.)
A glowing hand floats in the air nearby.
It says with a snarl, ”We do not need to fight this fight. Join me. Serve the one I serve, now as trusted allies or later as thralls. You will all serve eventually - how you do so is up to you.”
The goblins you see do not attack, though they are on guard. They seem a little intimidated, what with dueling lightning bolts lancing back and forth through the cavern.
Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 23 tab.
(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.) ----------------------------------- Skeleton - AC 13 - Dam 27+1+15 - dead Undead Octopus - Dam 0 White Figure - Dam 19
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 13/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d8+5=9 ; d20+8=27 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 8:14:59 AM
As the battle rages Falco uses another bit of his power to heal himself as he is sure Rolth will share more damage with him soon.
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True to his thought Rolth again took some damage. Stuck behind the large bodies and only having a bow there is little Falco can do against the skeletons his eyes widen as the bolt of lighting flies. He manages to avoid part of the blast {Reflex 27} but...... [i] {Waiting on two saves from Rolth to see if I am just unconcious or dead from the Shield Other.}
_________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X 1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (24/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+5=12 ; d20+10=16 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+10=14 ; d20+10=23 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 8:51:24 AM
OOC: Reflex Save DC 10, Roll 12. Success! Mak moves to AE8. Attack 1, Roll 16, Damage 15; Attack 2, Roll 23, Damage 14. Those last two rolls above are in the wrong order.
Bone shards flew everywhere with the destruction of the skeleton as Mak ducked and rolled to avoid the bone fragments. At the same time there were two flashes of lightning and in the wake of those two attacks Mak was shocked that this ghost creature had so injured his friend Elyas. Mak gathered himself and stepped in front of Elyas and raised his bow. He fired two arrows at the ghostly figure. Mak's eyes lost track of the first arrow, but the second appeared to strike the necromancer.
Mak was hurting as he'd been hit by the goblins archers and twice now by the shards of exploding skeleton bones. Retreat though wasn't an option as he faced off against the ghost creature and hoped it didn't have another of those lightning bolts.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) -1/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=10 ; d20+7=16 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 11:13:34 AM
(Save vs reflex for exploding skel=10 fail?, save vs reflex for lightning=16 fail. Total dmg=36)
Tsak's world becomes pain as the bone shards and then lightning explode all around and then through him. He reaches into his pack and grabs a 'lesser anything' potion, intending to heal himself (racial ability orc ferocity to perform an action), but before he can get it to his lips he loses consciousness and falls to the ground...
Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+5=15 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+6=10 ; 4d6+1=16 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 3:29:27 PM
Elyas jumps back as shards of bone and return fire of another lightning bolt fly his way. with a little bit of unreasonable luck he manages to avoid the full brunt of both attacks! [reflex vs bone shards = 15, success. reflex vs lightning = 10. failed. reroll with 1 hero point = 21, success! total of 18 damage]
Elyas flings a hand out towards the large tentacle monster, a ray of fire spouting from his palm, but misses the other magic user (10 vs touch AC? 16 fire damage if it does hit)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/47 HP | AC: 13; Touch: 10; CMD: 19) | Move = 80 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+13=16 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 6:55:22 PM
Rolths whirls away from the bone fragments and miraculously ducks the lightning bolt, emerging only partly scathed! (reflex saves = 23,20 both successes!) He takes only 3 hp from the shards and 7hp from the lightning (with 2hp from shards and 6 hp from lightning passing to Falco.) He looks over his shoulder at Falco, who seems to be singed but blessedly not dead. That Warper-Sar is made of tough stuff!
Mind at ease, Rolth swings his focus back to our foes, and advances to a better position, shouting at the goblins and shooing them away. "Get back, do not fight for this foul ghost and we will slay it and release you from bondage to it. Or join it in death, your choice!"
Intimidate = 16 vs the goblins, trying to take advantage of their hesitation to join this fight.
Kiwina (Steve M) 30/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+6=16 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 7:46:16 PM
Kiwina dodges bone fragments, but doesn't see the lightning bolt coming until it's too late. He responds by throwing his ball of fire at the white figure. His aim, however, is off from the recent ducking and frying (hits AC:07). All in all, not his finest round.
Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=17 ; d8+1=4 ; Monday December 16th, 2019 9:20:45 PM
(Reflex Save = 17, uses Evasion and takes no damage from the bone fragments)
Angus (AD10) moves over to Tsak (AF10) grabs him by the collar and drags him back to where started (AD10) using his full movement.
If Angus has time, he will take one of the Potions of Light Healing from his own pouch and pore it down Tsak's throat. (4 hp of healing)
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins d20+8=14 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 12:43:52 AM Mak steps out and sinks an arrow into the white figure. His other attack misses. Whatever it is, it bleeds when pierced by the arrow. Rolth nimbly dodges the exploding skeleton and the lightning! The Shield spell on him helps, though it passes along 8 points of damage to Falco. He moves up and glares at the goblins, threatening them with death if they continue their fight. Falco, having healed himself last turn, dodges the lightning and avoids the worst of it. At the same time he feels the sting of the damage Rolth avoids. Tzak manages to avoid some of the damage from the exploding skeleton, but is not as lucky with the lightning. Still the damage is not enough to put the half-orc down (31 damage instead of 35, as he made that first save.) Thanks to his magical backpack, he finds a potion and drinks it. (Go ahead and roll the healing from the potion.) Elyas fires a ray of fire at the undead octopus, but the bloated thing is a bit quicker than it looks and the ray goes wide. Kiwina throws his ball of fire at the white figure. While it misses, the creature Angus moves over to Tsak and pulls him back out of the way (if Tsak goes willingly.)
The white figure looks at the arrow sticking out of its shoulder, and he snarls, ”Very well. You’ll serve as thralls!” And with that, he focuses on the biggest threat right now and the glowing hand to touches Mak. Mak needs to make a DC 20 Fort save or be paralyzed.
The goblins look at Rolth, and then glance in the direction of the larger cavern, perhaps looking to see if the white figure is watching. They withdraw to the back of the cave, away from Rolth, but they do not attack. They nervously keep their bows at the ready as they yell a little too loudly in goblin Highlight to display spoiler: { “Ooo, take that. And that. And that, you horrible taur!” “Yeah, see how you like that!” “Ghost is gonna kill you.” “Ghost is strooong. He’s a strong ghost.” “And take that!”}
From over near Esmerelda, there is a shriek and a voice in goblin says Highlight to display spoiler: { “Aw crap! There’s a lion. Run!”}
Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 24 tab.
(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.) ----------------------------------- Undead Octopus - Dam 0 White Figure - Dam 19+14
Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield Tuesday December 17th, 2019 5:06:49 AM
Elyas realizes he isn't going to win this magic duel alone and bolsters his allies instead, casting haste. He then steps back close to Falco. (haste will affect rolth, kiwina, tsak, mak, and Angus)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/47 HP | AC: 12; Touch: 9; CMD: 18) | Move = 80+ d20+14=20 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+10=13 ; d8+10=13 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+7=8 ; d4+7=11 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 6:56:16 AM
Rolth, feeling extra spritely from the haste, charges the big tentacled creature, but will let any ally who might want to dare to run through the gap first (to get at the ghost) go right ahead. He continues to sing his inspiring song as well.
morning star to hit = 20, damage/type = 13 B/P morning star to hit = 23, damage/type = 13 B/P paw to hit = 29, damage/type = 5 S paw to hit = 20, damage/type= 7 S Bite to hit = 24, damage/type = 8 B/S/P Rake to hit = 18, damage = 8 S Rake to hit = 20, damage = 11 S
Effect Tracking: Charging Haste 1/5 rounds used +1 to hit, AC & reflex saves Inspire Courage 5/8 rounds used (active) Rage 6/15 rounds used (active) Spell Slots 1/3 used Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved Expeditious Retreat 20/50 rounds used Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours
Kiwina (Steve M) 30/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d8+1=5 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 7:01:13 AM
Kiwina casts a cure light wounds on Falco (heals 5 points). He watches anxiously to see if it is enough to restore Falco to action.
Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ; d6+2=8 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 7:21:41 AM
Angus holds back his potion as he notices Tsak isn't as hurt as he originally thought.
Angus moves to AD7 and shoots at the Octocrawler with his magical shortbow
(25 to hit, 8 pts of damage)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 10/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 2d6=5 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 8:37:18 AM
He winces in pain as more damage is dealt to Rolth but Falco stays where he is but sees the battle is moved further off. He makes sure that Rolth is just in range as he asks the Warper-sar to channel energy though him once more. {Channel: 5}
{Trying to get Rolth and anyone else to the south of him.}
_________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X 1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (24/40 HP| Init +4 | AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+5=12 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+12=18 ; d8+7=8 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+13=14 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2019 11:35:48 AM
OOC: Fort Save DC20, Roll 12... burning one hero point..Roll 22! Success! With the Haste, Mak gets three attacks, the first is +12 to hit, the other two normally at +10. Attack 1 Roll 18, Damage 8; Attack 2 Roll 13, Miss; Attack 3, Roll 30 (Threat-Confirming Crit, Roll 14), Normal Damage 14 hp.
Mak limbs stiffened and he fought against the paralysis as he called upon his innermost reserves to keep moving. With a herculean effort of strength Mak broke the paralysis and brought his bow up to fire at the ghost thing. With the inspired song of Rolth and the magic of his friend behind him, he loosed three arrows. The last in the lot hit dangerously close to a vital spot, but Mak could see the man or whatever it was had twisted at the last instant to avoid the fatal blow.
'Crikey!' thinks Tsak, they must have some kind of new fangled drama magic. They really got me over-acting. We'll have to watch Rolth to make sure he doesn't start monologuing. Maybe this base really is built on a volcano?
He skulls the healing draft with a slight grimace (why do they always taste like licorice?) and then charges off to help Esmerelda with a feral cry of rage building to a crescendo as he moves to stand beside his furry friend (Move to AB14).
Esmerelda jumps back with a hiss and a snarl (move AA15).
They both ready attacks for anything that might come their way... (Tsak: Attack1=13, Dmg=12, Attack 2 [hasted] =31, Dmg=8, Esmerelda Bite Attack=7, Dmg=3, Claw1=10, Dmg2, Claw2=6, Dmg=2)
(OOC Thank you Mr DM Sir, I wasn't sure about the saving throw and thought I should play worst cast scenario and we could fix it from there as needed?)
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins Wednesday December 18th, 2019 1:00:33 AM Elyas takes the initiative to cast Haste. Rolth charges the undead octopus. This bloated creature has a tough, rubbery skin and Rolth hits 3 times for 8, 0 and 3 damage. (This weird thing has AC 22 and DR5/Magic and Slashing, so I subtracted 5 from each of the three hits.) Angus shoots the rubbery thing for 3 damage. Kiwina heals Falco. Mak heroically shakes off the ghoulish paralysis, and fires at the white figure. He sinks another arrow into the creature. It winces in pain. Falco channels energy to heal his friends. (In the future, be sure to roll each d6 individually because you can re-roll 1’s.) Tzak has another personality emerge, and he begins ranting about volcanoes and licorice as he rushes to defend his cat. He doesn’t see any goblins, but he does hear something scrambling up the rock pile down the hall from him.
The white figure’s eyes narrow, it’s voice filled with hatred. He has a burn mark across his chest and two arrows are sticking out of him. The red blood from the arrows is bright against his white skin and clothing. ”You fools. A time is coming, indeed it has come, when the Wold will be remade. Only the strongest will be tested and survive. Life will be as meaningless and as meaningful as death, and there will be little difference between the two. I hope to one day see you beg for release.”
Then he steps to the bloated undead octopus, intones the words of a spell, and the two creatures vanish.
The goblins have retreated as they jabber loudly. If you speak goblin Highlight to display spoiler: { “Gaaa, take that you rotten invaders.” “Yeah, die, die, die!!” “Your doom is at hand.” ... “Hey! Hey, where’d tentacle bag go?” “Yeah, it just distappeared.” “How’d they make it go away?” “Did they make Ghost go acway too?” “Hey Ghost - you there? Cause we’re still killen’ ‘em!”}
And it still stinks like death in here.
Here is your map. This is a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use the RD 25 tab.
(Please move yourself or let me know where you go (“I move to Z12”). The stone in here represents cave walls, and the tan area is difficult terrain, which limits movement.) ----------------------------------- Undead Octopus - Dam 8+3 White Figure - Dam 33+14
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/47 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80+ d20+13=31 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 6:38:18 AM
Rolth looks in dismay at his nearly useless weapons and paws. I really need to go shopping..."
Rounding on the jabbering goblins, he roars, "Do I look like I speak goblin? Speak common! The ghost and his pet have fled, leaving you here on your own. Tell us, where did he likely go? And who did he serve? What else did he say about this time of change that is coming in the Wold?"
Intimidate = 31
(inspire courage ends, but rage continues, at least long enough to tell whether they are planning to attack us)
Effect Tracking: Haste 2/5 rounds used +1 to hit, AC & reflex saves Inspire Courage 5/8 rounds used (inactive) Rage 7/15 rounds used (active) Spell Slots 1/3 used Shield Other 3 hours, +1 saves, HP damage halved Expeditious Retreat 21/50 rounds used Tin Foil Hat +1 saves vs enchantment for 24 hours
Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=14 ; d6+2=6 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 7:04:54 AM You know, when the annoying little friend of the neighborhood bully suddenly finds himself all alone, these goblins just realized their protector is gone.
Angus moves to AF7 and shoots at the goblin at AF2.
(14 to hit, 6 points of damage if it hits)
Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=19 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 7:06:57 AM
Kiwina has no idea what spell the "ghost" used, so he doesn't know if it moved away or turned invisible. Or if they moved, how far. He remains on guard for any sign of the two. (Perception = 19)
Mak (JamesM) (29/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+12=32 ; d20+11=12 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 8:43:44 AM
OOC: Perception +4 +8 Luck Bonus (Hero Point) = +12, Roll 32. ha! That's a natural 20 with all his bonus', what luck! Attack +11, Roll 12, Miss. Will continue to try to follow an invisible foe if detected and point him out to the others.
Mak narrowed his eyes and looked at the ground carefully to see if he could find any trace of an invisible foe making it's way through the cavern. The warrior kept his bow up and ready to fire.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 19/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d6=3 ; d20=6 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 11:08:31 AM
Falco, still quite wounded, moves up to get most of the group in his final channel of the day. With that he feels a good deal better then he had and speaks quietly to the Petals.
"I have one spell left for the day so we need to be careful."
_________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X 1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+8=10 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2019 1:23:32 PM be careful, that thing could still be around! I don't know if he went invisible or teleported out. keep your weapons ready spellcraft to ID the spell = 10... fail.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday December 18th, 2019 9:23:27 PM
Tsak and Esmerelda move to ae13 and af13 continuing to look out for attack from behind.
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins Thursday December 19th, 2019 12:18:25 AM
The white figure and that undead octopus have vanished from sight.
Rolth fixes the goblins with his most intimidating gaze as he roars, "Do I look like I speak goblin? Speak common! The ghost and his pet have fled, leaving you here on your own. Tell us, where did he likely go? And who did he serve? What else did he say about this time of change that is coming in the Wold?" Angus moves around the corner to the larger room and shoots a distant goblin in the throat. It clutches briefly at the arrow as it dies. Elyas warns the others that the two vanished figures may still be there but invisible. KiwinaMak and look for any telltale signs that the two may be there but invisible, but as far as they can tell they are gone. Falco channels energy to heal everyone. (How much healing is done?) Tzak and Esmerelda take up a guarding position
The goblins nearest Rolth stand at the wall frozen in fear, their bows held in their trembling hands. One of them wets himself. In goblin one of them says, Highlight to display spoiler: {”ooh we’re gonna die we’re gonna die we’re gonna die…”}
One of them eventually replies in common, ”I...I can sp-sp-sp-speak common. Is...is ghost really gone?” Assuming you tell him yes, he relaxes a bit as he continues,
”Where’d he go? Beats me. I’m just glad he’s gone. Ugh. That guys was gross. He paid us for any bodies and their stuff we brought back. An stinkly tentacle bag was bad too.
“Who’d he serve? I dunno, but he was always talkin’ about sumpin coming, sumpin big, an that he’d be impotant an all. An he said it would be terrifying and glorious and the seas would boil and the Wold would tremble before it. Pfffft. He said he seen visions. An tentacles. But he was doing bad stuff.”
It smells really bad in here. As you explore the cave, the goblins offer no more resistance. The scene is grizzly to say the least. You find a few human and minotaur bodies, and a couple have their arms removed and tentacles sewn on in their place, which would explain those two zombies you killed. There are rotting things, some parts of fish and octopus in various states of decay.
There are piles of clothing and debris, and a few sacks at such.
The goblin who spoke up before says, ”Um, can we go?”
Gadin’s voice from the entrance to this place echos faintly, ”Hey. Hey, are you guys OK? It … smells bad in there.”
Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday December 19th, 2019 6:54:19 AM
Kiwina takes a break from exploring to finfd Gadin and fill him in on what's been found so far. Since they don't know where the "ghost" has gone, he suggests Gadin would be better off with the remainder of the group than alone outside where they can't see if anything happens to him. As for the bodies, he supposes some sort of last rites would be caled for.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (41/47 HP | AC: 14; Touch: 11; CMD: 20) | Move = 80+ d20+10=21 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 7:02:30 AM
At the goblin's question about being let go, Rolth looks around at his fellows. He's inclined to take their weapons and let them go with a stern warning, but doesn't want to assume everyone will agree. If Angus continues his killing spree, Rolth will join in to finish them off. They did commit acts of banditry, after all, and he only promised to free them from the ghost, not set them free!
He does also wonder what was scuttling through the collapsed tunnel.
Perception = 21
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:06:17 AM
Tsak relaxes a little, but doesn't put his falchion away.
I don't know about you lot, but I could use a bath, and a nice meal, and maybe a cooling ale. We've chased away the big baddies, and I don't feel the best use of the Eight Petaled Rose is to chase goblins around. Lets head back to Castle Violet.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH / | AC 19 (T15/F15) 19/39 HP | +1 Longbow: +9 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5/8 1 d20+9=18 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 8:14:12 AM
As the Petals move though Falco casts detect magic anyplace that there could be something of use buried and looks carefully for anything of value. {Perception: 18} Even though much of his injuries have been healed the process is exausting and Falco just wants to relax. Regarding the goblins he simply shrugs.
"Let them go. There are always goblins a few more or less will make little difference in the end." to the goblins "Stay out of trouble and try and make others better ok? Your being spared."
A bath, rest and a beer sound like the best things Falco can think of.
_________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / XShield OtherX / XZone of Truth DC15X 1st- XDetect EvilX / XMagic WeaponX / XShield of FaithX 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (29/40 HP| AC 19/14T/15FF | CMD 22 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 13, Crit x3) d20+4=20 ; Thursday December 19th, 2019 9:15:23 AM
Tsak had a really good point, Mak thought. A cooling ale, yes that would be the perfect thing to end this day. Before he could congratulate the warrior he saw Falco moving about and waving his feathers and displaying his symbol gratuitously as he walked about the area.
Mak decided to walk along with him in case something was still moving in the cavern. Each time Falco paused Mak would roll the body or object over to look underneath it. He also prodded the sacks with his bow to see if anything interesting might be in them.
I'm no evil dead mage dude, but if we burn these bodies, would it make it harder for him to use them to build more abominations?
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins Friday December 20th, 2019 1:38:08 AM Kiwina goes and find Gadin and encourages him to join the rest in the cave. Rolth considers letting the goblins go. (The scurrying sound he heard was the two goblins that tried to escape over the pile of rock blocking the small passageway. At least until they encountered Esmerelda and turned back. One of them was later shot by Angus.) Falco thinks the goblins should be let go. He casts detect magic and searches the area with the help of Mak. Tzak votes for a beer and a bath, and suggests heading to Castle Violet. Others seem to agree. Angus suggests burning the dead bodies.
Gadin says, ”Ugh. Who knew a goblin hole would smell this bad.
The goblins respond (after some translation), ”Hey, don’t blame us. It was Ghost that kept all this dead stuff in here. That’s the stink.”
This place is really creepy, given the various states of the dead creatures here, some of which have been joined (sewn) here and there with different aquatic things. They lay on a few crudely built wooden work tables. As you search, your detect magic picks up a forgotten pouch that contains a small black statuette of a horse and a silver medallion in the shape of a beetle. Also, one of the corpses wears a pair of old boots and a belt that detect as magic.
In a work area near the wall you find three flasks of some oily substance that detects as magic.
As you search the area, you find a small cache of onyx gems of various sizes. The DM will spare you a complicated breakdown of various sizes and just note that the total value of the gems is 2,300 gp.
[Good job choosing to go after the goblins and eliminate a nefarious threat in the area. Everyone gets ONE HERO POINT for this good deed. Also, with the end of this adventure, everyone advances to 6th level. Note that in the future, we will give out XP at various points, so you’ll need to keep good track of your XP to advance.)
Where to now?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (38/41 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=14 ; Friday December 20th, 2019 6:55:45 AM
Rolth is all for collecting the loot, burning the bodies and parts in a great pyre, letting the goblins go (weaponless), and heading back to town to report to the Duke. It will be a good chance to recover and get some new gear as well. He will aid Falco along the way as we attempt to discern the properties of the magic items.
Perception = 14
Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+11=18 Friday December 20th, 2019 10:08:20 AM
Kiwina agrees with Rolth's plan, except that he thinks someone should stand guard while the group is in this area in case the ghost has a "We really need to make this cave less suitable -- either as a hideout or for his particular experiments. The authorities will probably investigate once, but they might not be able to do so repeatedly."
Before the group leaves, Kiwina walks as much of the cave system as he fits into, looking for anything that may have been missed (perception = 18).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: SHIELD OTHER- ROLTH | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel 0/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +9 d20+8=10 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=23 ; Friday December 20th, 2019 10:17:43 AM
Falco steels himself and digs the various items out of the piles of unpleasantness. Statue, belt, boots, medallion and flasks retrieved he gives them a once over.
"Looks like not only did we do the right thing but I found some interesting items in the plies. I think I have an idea on most but someone may need to look at this statue."
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Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday December 20th, 2019 11:20:59 AM
Mak offered to hold each item as Falco finished with it as he took the time to carefully wipe each of them clean before setting them aside to be packed up.
"What did you find out?" Mak asked, curious what these items had that peaked the little birds interest so.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 9/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday December 20th, 2019 8:20:58 PM
Tsak helps haul the various bodies and body parts into a pile for burning. After that he and Esmerelda will stand guard as the petals go about their business in the cave.
Walking back to town he decides to buy a bar of soap for himself and a brush fo Esmerelda when he gets a chance.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (47/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday December 20th, 2019 8:39:36 PM
Rolth takes a look at the magic horse statue and belt, hoping to help out Falco, but only frowns in frustration when he gets nothing at all of benefit.
Elyas (Ben A.) (26/44 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +6( 1D8, 19-20) | Status:Shield d20+11=13 ; d20+11=14 ; Friday December 20th, 2019 9:44:57 PM
Elyas takes a look at the magical items that Falco is less sure about. but apparently the long hours have taken a toll on the wizard...
13 and a 14 for the statue and belt. that's a 2 and a 3 on the dice...
We should gather what we can and leave shortly. what would you suggest we do to make it less usable, Kiwina? I don't think I have any spells strong enough to collapse these tunnels. maybe the duke can send a team of workers out to dig it out a bit?
DM Mark - Ghosts and Goblins Monday December 23rd, 2019 5:34:09 PM
The Petals, with the reluctant help of the goblins there, move the bodies and body parts out of the cave into a pile and burn them. It’s a nasty business. They allow the goblins to leave under penalty of death should they commit any crimes. The goblins readily agree to these terms and leave quickly.
The cave area is searched, and there is nothing more to be found. This Ghost person has a sleeping area there amidst the work tables.
As you move the bodies, Perception DC 15 to notice Highlight to display spoiler: { there may have been some items here that have been taken. For instance some fingers are damaged or missing, suggesting that rings may have been removed after they died. Also, there is a conspicuous lack of coinage here, though there are some empty pouches. You also find a couple empty scroll cases.}
After a rest, you set out the next day for Castle Violet. Gadin is with you, and you reach the place without incident only to find that Duke Purple is away for a few days. As you were on a task for the Duke, they will arrange for accommodations at a nearby inn at the Duke’s expense.
This gives you time to examine the magic items you’ve found, and between Elays, Falco and perhaps Rolth you are able to identify them. You have: An Obsidian Horse A Scarab of Protection Boots of Striding and Springing Belt of Physical Might (Constitution +2, Dexterity +2) Two Unguents of Timelessness
And as previously noted, you also have 2,300 go in only gems.
With the Woldian Slowdown, your DM will check back here every few days, so no player posting is required, but is certainly welcome and a good chance for the players to discuss among themselves. Be sure to get yourselves leveled up to 6th level.
"huh, it looks like these bodies have been looted pretty thoroughly, what with the missing ring fingers, empty scroll cases, and the like. Nothing to do for it now, though. Back to the city!"
Once in town, Rolth wants to visit the Catacombs to sell and buy, once we decide what to do with all this loot. He thinks that the obsidian steed is too dangerous for heroes like us, we’ll just end up in the lower planes with no way to get back. He wants to sell it, but welcomes others’ thoughts. Does anyone want to claim any of the other items, or things already on our loot list? Rolth will soon make a trip to the Catacombs to buy and sell, so he asks the Petals to please weigh in.
That accomplished, Rolth will complete his WLA training II, and relax a bit before our next bite of adventure comes along. Way to go Petals!
Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Thursday December 26th, 2019 9:43:21 PM
Angus would love that belt. He feels it would really help him do what he does best.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday December 31st, 2019 4:44:28 PM
Rolth comes back from the Catacombs with a huge sack of gold, and is ready to hand out portions once folks indicate how much they need. There is a total of 41,420gp, but he can't remember how the Petals agreed to divide up treasure. "Do we count or partially count the value of found and claimed permanent magic items when dividing the spoils?
Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday December 31st, 2019 7:51:06 PM "We've never counted them," Kiwina says. "Of course, you might think we lost out when Sable and Gothruk took some good stuff with them. But we've never been shy about using items to help each other."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Wednesday January 1st, 2020 9:14:55 PM "That sounds good to me, Kiwina. What do the rest of you think, especially you newer folk.?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday January 2nd, 2020 10:22:11 PM
Tsak has no issue with the distribution of goods.
He helps Rolth unload all the gold from the poor mule that carts it back from the catacombs. He's staggered, literally, by the group's wealth. He never dreamed he would see this much money. At one stage when no-one is looking he tries biting one of the gold coins, just to make sure it's real.
(OOC I'm assuming we are rested and returned to full HP. Also, found I had made some errors in calculating HP previously which is why it has risen significantly. Hopefully got it right now. Still getting my head around magic and Esmerelda...)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 15; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Friday January 3rd, 2020 9:58:14 PM
Rolth takes his share of the gold and heads into town to complete his WLA Guardian training, and to do some shopping in the Catacombs. He welcomes company from any who would like to go along to either destination.
Angus (Scott) (41/41 HP|AC:18; T/F:14; CMD:19)|+1 Shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +7 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Saturday January 4th, 2020 8:21:37 AM
Angus happily takes his share of the gold and goes into town with Rolth.
Kiwina (Steve M) 35/61 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Saturday January 4th, 2020 4:35:10 PM
Kiwina agrees that both the WLA and the Catacombs are needed stops. "Say, Mak, if you've campaigned around the Wold, you must've heard of some of the adventurer's fraternities. Some of them seem like an aristocratic thing."
He also wants to make whatever reports need to be made about the murders in Greenfell and the "ghost" they fought on the way back, and check in with Ramsey.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Sunday January 5th, 2020 8:10:04 PM
Rolth returns from the Catacombs with his morningstar looking extra spiffy, an interesting amulet, and a dashing cloak. And about 50 pounds of gold lighter! And the gleam of WLA wisdom in his eye twinkles to the tune of another 25 pounds of gold that he had been saving up for this moment.
"They promoted me to Guardian!"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:40 AM
After some discussion Falco slips on his new boots, thankful for the little boost of speed they will bring. It's been hard to keep up with everyone. To be honest he is also excited for the gold that will come.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events. Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:22 PM
After the few days of rest and respite a messenger comes to your door.
"The Duke will see you now, however I should warn you, he's not in the best of moods. When you're ready, make your way to his keep and you will be sent to his chambers as long as you present this."
He hands one of you a letter sealed with the Duke's Seal.
"This is the invitation to a private audience. Good luck."
Do you have any last minute preparations to do before you head to see the Duke?
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 8:01:01 PM
Angus washes up as best he can, wearing his unused and clean change of clothes. He pulls his tunic down to make sure it covers his new belt (no need for anyone to see it)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=21 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 8:57:23 PM
Rolth will use prestidigitation to clean up himself and his gear, put on his red suit, comb out his mane, and set his cap at a jaunty angle. He'll double check that his lute is tuned up, in case his skills are called for when we call upon the Duke.
He looks at the sealed letter and tries to remember whether one is supposed to open the letter in advance or present it upon arrival.
(Knowledge local = 21)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 9:01:58 PM
Tsak spends time cleaning and polishing his armour. He also has his clothes washed and mended where necessary whilst in town.
After this he invites Mak to take a tour of the alehouses, it would be a shame to leave not knowing which is best! As he investigates he finds a baths that offer medicinal body rubs to soothe aching muscles. After an hour of this he comes out feeling pummelled, but blissful and relaxed.
When the messenger arrives he feels as ready as he will ever be.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 9:26:36 PM
Kiwina uses the days before the message comes to heal, train at the WLA, and place an order in the Catacombs. Until the order comes, he travels without armor or his usual weapons, but he does carry a wooden rod.
For the meeting with the Duke, he cleans up and dresses in a well-maintained but not a fancy outfit.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Tuesday January 7th, 2020 7:51:22 AM
Suprised by the invitation Falco makes a mental list of what he needs to do. Really it comes down to a little shopping before the meeting with the Duke. Still the invitation has him concerned and he shares his misgivings with the Petals.
"Our dealings with the Horned Skull did not go well. I wonder if that is the source of his mood? We should be prepared for some fallout I think."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:09:38 AM It has been a few days, I am sure that word of the results of our "assistance" have gotten back to the Duke by now. Hopefully we can salvage our relationship with the Duke, I'm sure we will need those connections later
Elyas will as usual let the more diplomatic folk take the lead on speaking unless he needs to give input
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part II Tuesday January 7th, 2020 4:06:38 PM
((Rolth knows to keep the letter an present it to the guards, who will take you to the Duke once you present the letter))
You head over to the Duke's keep, scrubbing up as best you can (for the most part). As you arrive you are greeted by guards, in their normal uniform, and are stopped by one at the gate.
"Invitation?" he asks gruffly, and you hand over the letter, which he takes, and opens. After reading it through quickly he gives a whistle.
"Oh boy. This should be fun for you. Follow me."
He leads you through the keep until you come to the grand audience chamber, it is currently empty, save for a couple of guards who are apparently here to protect the Duke.
"Wait here until the Duke comes to speak to you."
Duke Purple (Cayzle) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:26:04 PM
You stand in the grand audience hall, which is also the feasting hall that some of you have seen before. The marvelous dome of glass windows is overhead, but the many tables have been all placed against the walls, benches under them, and the floor under the dome is marble with purple veins, swept clean, empty.
The ducal chair is in its usual spot at the head of the chamber, flanked by the guards who were there when you entered. They stand at attention, minotaurs clad in plate with helms closed. You wait ... a minute ... ten ... thirty.
The Purple Duke enters from a small entry behind his chair. He is as you recall him, those who have met him. He is big, resplendent in his velvet robes, clearly a man who enjoys the pleasures of life, with obvious laugh lines around his eyes.
He is not laughing.
He sits and waves you closer.
"Boys, boys," he growls. "A fine bottle of sour wine you've opened for me. Tell me, eight-petaled rose, the story of what went down in Greenfell. I know you investigated these murders, found the criminal, and killed him. The brother of the local constable, and now a martyr for the Horned Society to rally around. How did you get into this fix?"
Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:49:20 PM
OOC: Missed the first post. Can’t seem to schedule my illnesses better.
Mak had only limited contact with this level of nobility and no experience with the man personally, so he stood in the back and waited on the senior members of the group to speak. While he did so his eyes wandered about the room and tried to fix on anything that wasn’t the imposing duke before him.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:18:11 PM Sir, you are well informed and what you say is correct. We started on the back foot when our contact, Yesia, was murdered before we arrived. From that point we were unable to make a break thru with the Minotaurs who are deeply distrustful, particularly concerning their fractious relationship with the Liontaurs. Thus we tried to keep things simple and deal only with the problem of the murder, but unfortunately the person responsible would not submit to your justice and chose suicide by attacking us ferociously whilst inciting others to do the same. A societal change is required at Grenfell. It will not happen quickly and is probably better achieved with a more subtle approach.
Having used up every word he knows and then some, Tsak lapses into silence.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=31 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:12:04 PM "My Lord, it is as my good companion Tsak has said. We had hoped to minimize the killing, but in the end failed to do so. I confess that it was quite intimidating to be confronted by more than twice our number, and all of them minotaurs! When they charged us, they almost succeeding in taking down Kiwina and myself in the initial assault, which as you perceive would have left the less rugged of the Petals to face their fury unprotected. I deeply regret that I failed to stick to the plan at that point, and struck down their leader. It is my fondest hope that the taurs be brought closer together, and yet in this I have failed myself, you, and all taurs. I hope that there is some way that I, and we, can undo some of this harm, and get all of our peoples back onto the right footing. May Domi make it so. Do you have any wisdom to impart, that we might learn from our mistakes? And moreover, any opportunity to make up for our quest going awry?"
Diplomacy = 31
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:45:43 AM
Kiwina lets the others answer first. He recalls facing off against three minotaurs in the fight, and probably would not have survived if Rasheel had been able to urge his syncophants on after the initial skirmish. Still, their plan had been to take Rasheel alive, and the Duke was left with the consequences of their failure. Worse, they had broken a promise to Ranter, and he had treated them decently.
When the others have spoken, Kiwina adds, quietly but firmly, "We are sorry that Rasheel may be a martyr now, because it may make your position more difficult and because his death pains his brother. But recognize that he claimed not to fall under your authority and expected to continue to get away with murder because of his relationship with his brother. Our actions were unfortunate, but not unwarranted."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:11:02 AM
Elyas stays silent unless specifically called on by either the Duke or his own Captain. he thinks about what he could say, but nothing seems to make the situation sound any better. he still blames himself in large part for what happened. if he hadn't been so jumpy to try to control the battlefield with his web spell, maybe the fight wouldn't have broken out so quickly and so violently. he can still clearly see the image of the very dead Rasheel hanging limp in a sheet of magical web...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:18:22 PM
The explinations are good and Falco has little to add. He simply nods and does his best to look solemn which is not easy with fairly fixed avian features.
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:11:46 PM
The hall itself remains silent for just long enough to be awkward. The silence itself is deafening so much so that the guards glance at one another uncertainly as the Duke weighs your words in his mind.
Duke Purple (Cayzle) d20+26=43 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:45:19 PM
Duke Purple listens and ponders.
"That meshes with what I heard, close enough. And gods know I've been in battle situations where things don't go according to plan." He nods to Kiwina and Rolth, and any others in whom he senses remorse. "I appreciate that sometimes it goes hard, and you feel that."
"I sense that you've played this straight with me," he says. "And I can't even say I wouldn't do the same were I in your spot. But the truth of it is that though the villain is finished, the business of it, the politics of it, are not done, not by a long shot."
The expression on Duke Purple's face when he says "politics" tells you what he thinks of that, and it is nothing good.
"But I'm in a pickle, right enough. The only folk you've managed to please are the liontaurs. Word is going to get out about it, too. Hmmm ..."
He pauses in thought.
"Actually, maybe I can use that. I've been meaning to send an envoy to Chessford, to a couple of the big trading clans. The Sandifurrs, maybe ... "
"Okay, boys, you can help me set the politics of this to rights, and we'll be square. Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover. I'll put out the word that I am very very angry with you and that you are in the dungeons. That'll fix one part of this for me. Then I declare an amnesty, which I was planning to do anyway, for the big celebration coming up. You Petals skeedaddle off to Liontaur Island, deliver my messages, and we're square."
"Oh, and, uh, let things cool down before you come back to this neck of the woods, if you know what I'm saying."
"Do we have a plan? How's that sit with you?"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:58:13 PM
Angus remains silent. He is fine with traveling elsewhere for a while. There is much to explore for a young half-orc who has not traveled far from his home town.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 6:40:23 PM
Tsak's heart sinks a little as he realizes that the next venture will also involve politics. On that subject he and the Duke seem to agree. Ah well, back on the Rose to travel to a new island and meet a new bunch of folk. Hopefully they aren't as hard-headed as the Minotaurs...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:38:35 PM
Rolth bows with a flourish, and exclaims, "Politics, that sounds ever so civilized. I for one am excited to be returning home to my people as your emissary. And well do I know the Sandifurr clan, and their reputation for fair dealing. I hope this bodes well for our mission! What say you other Petals?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 8:08:33 PM "It sounds as if we are most fortunate." Kiwina says. In an aside for the Petals closest to him he adds, "I am not a politician, but it seems odd to me that the minotaurs would accept us becoming their emissaries. Although I would understand if we were commanded to carry an emissary and his armed escort on the Rose that would also ensure we left this island."
He is a bit sad, though -- if they are to "be in the dungeons" then there is little chance of seeing Cassia.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Thursday January 9th, 2020 7:37:06 AM 'As much as it pains me that people will think we are locked up I understand your reasoning. We will try and be more discrete on the next mission, blade and beak as a last."
He pauses thinking.
"We should also mention the goblins and the skeletons. That was a distraction on our trip back." From there he will tell the tale or let others.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:24:39 AM
Mak was not unfamiliar with political machinations and disinformation. His own home country was a prime example of how far the leadership would go to keep the truth from the people. In this case even though they struck first he thought that a physical confrontation was inevitable and the result unavoidable. He was also relieved that his own role in the death of Ranter had been minimized as he knew it was his arrows that brought the dissident down. So at the duke's proclamation that they'd be spending time in the "dungeon" Mak merely nodded in acceptance of the punishment.
"That could have been worse." Mak breathed quietly to those near him.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:00:18 PM
Elyas knows things could have been worse, but is not looking forward to another diplomatic mission. so far those have not been the best suited to this crew. but if the Duke wanted that for reparations from the last debacle, it sounds fair enough.
"Yes, as Falco says we found something disturbing on the way back. we were attacked by goblins who followed a creature known as 'the ghost'. we tracked their lair and found a disturbing place filled with undead and stitched-together monsters made from tentacles. we got into a showdown with this Ghost but after injuring several of us he escaped. he is still somewhere on this island making threats about the end of the world. if you don't send us to deal with it, please at least send some soldiers out to clear out the caves and search for where the ghost escaped to."
Duke Purple (Cayzle) Thursday January 9th, 2020 4:49:53 PM
The duke smiles then, the first real smile in this audience, and he seems more like the jovial and gracious host you met before.
"Thank you, my friends. I'll have my guard escort you to the 'dungeons' and you can make yourselves at home for a few days." He rises, and shakes hands with Rolth, Kiwina, and Falco first, since they actually verbally agreed with his plan.
"And I appreciate your report, excellent Elyas," I will have my people look into this immediately. There are always goblins and such nuisances about, but I do not brook the undead."
He bids you farewell, and motions to his guard.
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III Thursday January 9th, 2020 8:34:26 PM
The guards guide you down deeper into the keep in silence, once you approach a locked door, they knock, a panel in it slides open and some eyes stare out at you for a moment before it sweeps shot and you hear the tell tale click and slide of locks and bars being opened. The door itself swings open and in front of you stands a small(ish) Minotaur, who waves you in,
“Please place all your weapons and belongings in the boxes provided, and all your clothes save your skivvies.” As you undress and pass all your belongings the guards and the apparent jailer whisper amongsr themselves, before the jailer nods and puts all your belongings in a strong room behind him.
He comes back to where you are and takes you to a strong panelled wooden door with iron banding all over it to support and brace it, and several different locks on the side your on, it is on the opposite wall from where you entered. The jailer opens the locks with practiced ease and smoothness before guiding you in to a cell each, all nearby this door. However each cell is well furnished and has a supply of decent (though not excellent) quality wine, and books, the beds are feather beds, not straw and there are some nice, if slightly ill-fitting clothing for your to wear.
He puts you all in a cell and closes the iron bars behind you, then, once you are all locked up separately [but close enough to talk) he heads back through and locks the door to the jailer’s area.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=20 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:22:30 PM
Rolth examines his new digs, and quickly gets bored of pacing the limited, if comfy, space. He whips up a quick song, a bit melancholy to suit his mood. "Hey guys, whatcha think of this tune? I call it Minotaur Prison Blues"
Highlight to display spoiler: {With a nod to Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash}
I see the Rose a comin' It's sailin' 'round the bay, And I ain't seen the sunshine Since, don't know what day I'm stuck in Minotaur Prison And time keeps draggin' on But that ship keeps a-sailin' On down to Liontaur home When I was just a baby My Mama told me, "Son Always be a good boy Don't ever fight for fun, But I killed a man in Greenfell Had to watch him die When I hear that Duke scoldin' I hang my head and sigh I bet there's good folks eatin' In a fancy dining room They're probably drinkin' klava And smokin' big cigars But I know I had it comin' I know I can't be free But those Skulls keep a-movin' And that's what tortures me Well, if they freed me from this prison An emissary for a while I bet I'd sail out over a little Farther down cross the Isles Far from Minotaur Prison That's where I want to stay And I'd let that bosun's whistle Blow my blues away
(Perform Sing = 20)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:54:19 PM
Tsak hollers at the departing jailer What time's dinner?
Following Rolth's song he finds a tin mug in his cell and drags it across the iron bars in a tribute to Rolth's growling prowess as a bard.
Following this he pours some wine into his mug and settles down on the bed for a nightcap and a nap.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:03:00 PM Klava? Kiwina wonders if that's anything like awa.
He examines the light source. If it's a window, even a small one up high, he's happier.
"Well, I suppose there's nothing for it. What do think this upcoming celebration people are talking about is?" Kiwina converses with the others if they want, or falls silent if they don't, but doesn't mention the possibility of freedom soon because he doesn't know what any guards may know. Eventually he reads.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Friday January 10th, 2020 8:49:22 AM
When asked to give over his gear Falco bristles a little bit.
"We have spoken fair and were told 'Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover.' Now it's a real jail cell for us? I will go but this feel less a show."
Once sequestered away Falco slumps to the floor clearly shaken by this turn of events. He speaks quietly,
"I do not think I would vote to work for the Duke in the future. This is not keeping undercover this is prison. The provisions are good but... locked up." he sighs "I for one, will not be put in this position again."
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Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday January 10th, 2020 9:12:20 AM
Mak agreed with Falco and said as much to the small avian creature.
"For myself. I've a family heirloom I've been keeping. If anything happens to it there's no end to the repercussions I'll impose on the thieves." Mak vowed vengefully.
Mak stood at the door for a short while and listened to the others, then on a bored lark started searching the room for secret compartments and doors.
OOC: Perception +4, Taking 20.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday January 10th, 2020 2:56:50 PM
Elyas looks around, flops down on the comfortable bed and stares up at the ceiling
"this isn't so bad" he replies to Falco's concerns. "I've certainly been in worse places for a few days. but I am going to agree with you, this is not quite what i was expecting. i would be more than happy to sail away from this island and not return. maybe there is more for us on one of the other islands here.... this whole thing with the Horned Skull and Purple Duke has been a heck of a trip. and not in a good way
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=13 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 7:19:36 PM
Angus finally speaks Did we just willing agree to be locked up? Do we trust that we will be let loose soon?
Angus looks around to see what is with him in his cell, especially anything that can fashioned into makeshift thieves tools (just in case) but secret doors as well.
[perception = 13, 16 to find traps]
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part V Friday January 10th, 2020 8:41:20 PM
After a night and a day of boredom and only each other for conversations and a few books in each cell, the cold dampness beginning to permeate everything, you see a familiar silhouette enter in to the hallway outside your cells, and you immediately recognise it as the Jester you saw at court before, she comes over and whispers to you, all secretive.
"I have been sent by my lord to talk to you about who you will be looking to discuss things with. The Sandifurrs is one Clan you need to talk with, another is the Longclaws, and finally the Goldmane's, but really you will need to take his sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans... only they together can make the decision, I would suggest mayhaps scoping the political position out and maybe getting close to the clans with the most power right?"
The Jester, apparently happy they've completed their task. Smiles slightly oddly at you all before heading off, allowing you no time to ask questions, and no time to discuss anything with her.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=8 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 9:02:07 PM "Well, that sounds pretty straight forward. Go home, speechify, try not to kill anyone who doesn't really deserve it, charm them all to get them on our side, achieve the Duke's goal, and have a drink."
What does Rolth, who grew up on Liontaur Isle, know about these clans?
Knowledge local or history = 8, hmmph
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=19 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 10:32:52 PM
Kiwina doesn't trust politics, and wonders if the Jester is acting in the Duke's interests (sense motive = 19, or 23 if she's a taur (monstrous humanoid)). He might have sent her, but Kiwina is used to the Duke being more straightforward.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday January 11th, 2020 10:55:57 AM Sent by her Lord, but is that the Duke? Perhaps we can assume, hopefully we get a chance to confirm this?
Tsak is not impressed by the antics of the Jester. It's comforting to know that most of the petals seem as apolitical as he, but that doesn't bode particularly well for their next task.
He rolls back over, plumps his pillow into just the right shape and tries to go back to sleep.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday January 13th, 2020 7:41:54 AM
Falco has little interest, as he is locked in a cell for trying to do the right thing, in helping the duke or the jester or whoever.
"This duke has already proven his fickle nature. We are poor diplomats once so send us to do the same thing again. It is almost as if he wants to make things worse."
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday January 13th, 2020 9:03:50 AM
Mak understood Falco's concerns, but thought to add. "The Duke asked us to help Gadin investigate murders. That it would become political was unknown at the time. I suspect that he's sending us because of Rolth's reputation in the hopes that one as accomplished as he will have more influence than a stranger. Still, the prospect of another diplomatic mission does not thrill me either."
Mak rubbed at a freshly healed wound on his arm and the thin pink line that had formed there. He pressed on it on and off as he felt the tale tell pins and needles that told him there was some nerve damage there and that it would take a while before the scar faded.
"I've never been there. What's it like?" Asked Mak once the conversation lulled.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday January 13th, 2020 11:05:46 AM Again I agree with Falco. why exactly do we seem like a good choice to send as diplomats? we didn't do so good at that with either Aaroth or Rasheel. seems like he would have been better off sending us after the Ghost and some trained diplomats to handle this clan situation.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday January 13th, 2020 11:34:15 AM
Mak listened to Elyas and thought to add. "He's getting rid of us because he thinks our continued presence on the island will be troublesome to him." Mak replied.
"Frankly, I'm inclined to agree that we shouldn't be here in case this liontaur/minotaur strife causes some kind of civil war. It's happened before." Mak finished as he thought about his own home and the wars there.
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