Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Monday July 20th, 2020 10:10:42 PM
Fang watches as the fighters enter the arena.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Tuesday July 21st, 2020 1:34:47 AM
(I assume that Kahlid is close if we can see and hear what's going on with him.)
Rill sees Kahlid reach for his weapons, so he raises his voice as he speaks to those chiding the touchy man.
"Ah gentlemen, be careful what you assume about The Last Whipser - there is more to them than it would appear. Kahlid here is not a many to be trifiled with, and he knows the real prize is the final competition. I'm sure he would not do anything to jeopardize that. Perhaps these losses are part of their plan to boost their odds."
Rill hopes Kahlid takes his meaning that he should not attack these men. He will fix the man with his gaze as he speaks to drive home his message, and he will move to aid them if Kahlid should still attack.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Tuesday July 21st, 2020 3:51:17 AM
Tahni returns to her seat to watch the next bout.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday July 21st, 2020 9:58:41 AM "Go for it Bralin!", Aex says when Bralin readies himself to go into the arena. Then she notices Khlouds drawing steel and wonders if he'll dare to fight here with so many spectators...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Tuesday July 21st, 2020 1:27:25 PM
Terser is torn on who to cheer in this case, but settles for conserving energy. He's still panting from his bout. Even though the smart money is on Bralin here, he can't bring himself to bet against Jada.
Can I get a bite of those snacks you guys were mentioning during the fight?
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Tuesday July 21st, 2020 2:35:32 PM
Jozhur was going to speak up, but Rill beat him to it. Instead he merely stands and stares down Khloud. Should Khloud look their way, Jozhur merely shakes his head at him disapprovingly.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+1=13 ; Tuesday July 21st, 2020 4:08:51 PM
The immediate crisis revolving around Last Whisper is a tense one. Khloud hears Rill, and noticed Jozhur stand. He says something, and a few of his own fellows stand and prepare to draw weapons as well. Only when the spectators realize their good natured ribbing is not welcome, do they quickly shut and and scuttle out of the way.
Last Whisper passes on through, leaving only an oblivious Caisyth alone in the stands. He is staring at Jada's equipment greedily, taking notes.
Gort pipes up. "I dunn know if those guys are going to last until the tournament starts. They'll kill someone and get disqualified, sure as sunlight."
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Bralin is slow to start, and lets Jada take the initiative. Her sturdy armor and posture indicate that she's trained in combat, but a true artist with a weapon like those who would usually challenge Bralin. The only thing that might give him pause is a strange device she wears, a harness of sorts. As the fight starts, she enables it, and something like a timer starts begins ticking. What the timer does, and what the effect of the contraption is, whether its an active boost or something that happens when the timer ends, is beyond him.
She moves up behind her large shield, and plants it in a defensive posture.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 251/251) Tuesday July 21st, 2020 5:31:25 PM
Bralin considers the harness for a moment, and then moves forward across half the span of the bridge, while drawing out his axe.
-- Double Move while pulling out weapon. 50'
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Tuesday July 21st, 2020 8:17:24 PM
Fang notices the stand off with the last whisper only as it ends. She shakes her head disapprovingly at their departing backs before turning her attention back to the arena.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 2:59:49 PM
Happy nothing bad came from the little bullying Aex returns her attention to Bralin as he makes his first moves... best defense is the offense...
"I hope he sharpened his axe..."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 7:49:11 PM
Tahni looks carefully at Jada's gear, in particular that strange device, trying to determine what she might have at her disposal
Tahni ponders the device. She's too far away to see it as well as Bralin can, but it does appear to be a counting timer, surrounded by a weaving adamantine casing. Its immediate effects are unclear, and what happens at the end of the count is anyones guess.
Fang, Jozhur, and the others still get some bad vibes from Khloud. The new fight is starting to draw some boos, for its relatively gentle start.
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(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday July 23rd, 2020 9:27:19 AM
Aex stands on her toes to see who will draw first blood...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Thursday July 23rd, 2020 9:55:37 AM
Terser is excited to see Jada's creations in action, and is ready to be fiercely proud of her, regardless of the outcome of the match.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Thursday July 23rd, 2020 11:08:27 AM
Jozhur keeps an eye on Khloud until he is out of sight before going back to watching Bralins fight intently.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Thursday July 23rd, 2020 1:20:43 PM
Rill watches the match, but keeps an eye out for other trouble.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 251/251) d20+29=30 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+29=30 ; d10+14=15 ; d6=5 ; d10+14=22 ; d6=5 ; Thursday July 23rd, 2020 6:54:14 PM
Somewhat concerned about her harness, Bralin rolls through a series of tentative blows to feel out Jada's defense.
---- Full Attack Atk 1 miss (nat 1) Atk 2 hits ac 36 for 15 hp damage + 5 cold damage Atk 3 hits ac 36 for 22 hp damage + 5 cold damage Speed Atk miss (nat 1)
Looks like my Nat 20 barrage from last time is about to even out....
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Thursday July 23rd, 2020 7:49:35 PM
Tahni sits quietly, anticipating though that things are about to get exciting.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Thursday July 23rd, 2020 8:12:19 PM
Terser is excited to see Jada's creations in action, and is ready to be fiercely proud of her, regardless of the outcome of the match.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday July 23rd, 2020 10:26:17 PM
Sent this out this evening:
Woldians!
Our only means of communication is via email. That means that as a part of your membership, you are responsible for checking email daily. The easy way of course is to check emails before making your post. Even if you are playing via phone at times, check your email.
We've only had to fuss at a few over the years for not reading emails. We've only had to threaten 1 with probation for not communicating. We have seen an increase in difficulty when trying to reach members [players and DMs] over the last year or two so I'm sending this reminder.
To be a member here, this is one of your responsibilities like posting. I'm tempted to have Sheriff Zach list names of folks who did not reply to emails within 24 hrs on posting days. No I'm not there yet. :) So anyway, please check your email. :)
CDM Jerry
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20=1 ; Thursday July 23rd, 2020 11:10:59 PM
Bralin scores a couple of hits on Jada that are hard enough to hurt her, even through her armor. She continues to attack from a defensive posture, but the attack is wildly off target.
Jada: 47 damage.
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Up in the stands, its spectatorship as usual, until Rills becomes acutely aware of an outsider presence within his range. Its familiar, and curious. It seems that once again Domi's head monk has come to check in with the Dragons.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Friday July 24th, 2020 12:41:38 AM
Rill will incline his head to the man as he approaches.
"Greetings Master Monk. To what do we owe this honor?"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Friday July 24th, 2020 3:38:27 AM
Fang turns her attention away from the match since for now it's just boring person hiding behind shield. She looks at the monk attentively.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Friday July 24th, 2020 6:31:43 PM
Terser takes a break from the fight to address the head monk with Rill. He's betting both combatants have a few more moments to charge themselves up before the real action starts.
Come to watch the match, Father? I just finished an extremely close match with a skilled monk moments ago, but it's my sister and my friend's time to play now.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Friday July 24th, 2020 7:13:46 PM
Fang glances around wondering how many of the construct monks might be in the audience.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Saturday July 25th, 2020 1:53:18 AM
Tahni watches the fight with interest. Jada barely swung at Bralin? What is she waiting for?
She hopes he takes advantage of the situation. Goodness know what will happen when that timer finishes.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 251/251) d20+29=41 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+29=35 ; d10+14=17 ; d6=6 ; d10+14=17 ; d6=1 ; d10+14=15 ; d6=3 ; d10+14=24 ; d6=2 ; Saturday July 25th, 2020 9:17:19 AM
Bralin wonders if there is some kind of trick coming. But, at the moment, there appears no reason to stop attacking.
--- Full attack. Atk 1 hits ac 41 for 23 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 37 for 18 hp damage Atk 3 hits ac 32 for 18 hp damage Spd Atk hits ac 35 for 26 hp damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Saturday July 25th, 2020 8:46:16 PM
Jozhur watched the fight with great curiosity. He hopes Bralin can just end this quick.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Sunday July 26th, 2020 9:23:13 PM "Hrm. Either she's throwing the match or she's charging up something. Something powerful enough to turn the tables despite the disadvantage she's put herself at. Not sure what that could be though."
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Sunday July 26th, 2020 11:23:52 PM
As Rill waits for the monk to reach them, he watches Bralin's match.
"Interesting that she seems to winding up some clearly magical item, and yet it's allowed in this tournament. I wonder what it does?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Monday July 27th, 2020 5:19:14 AM "Magic items are allowed provided they don't do anything like a spell does. I agree though, what this one does is the real question" Tahni hopes that Bralin can keep pounding away. Something tells her that this fight is going to go sideways very soon.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday July 27th, 2020 5:14:19 PM
Aex is intrigued with Bralin's fight. Not so much of a battle actually to this point...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Monday July 27th, 2020 6:35:00 PM
Terser assumes that Jada watched his match and knows the field, and probably has enough in her bag of tricks to take full advantage. Bralin better be ready for something big.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Monday July 27th, 2020 7:07:28 PM Perhaps Bralin should be attacking the harness she wears instead of her. That may significantly change things.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Monday July 27th, 2020 10:10:53 PM
Bralin is a bit concerned, but presses his attacks. Jada is knocked around by most of them, and she finally gets her feet under her. She sets up behind her shield, going fully defensive.
Rill and Tahni discuss the device. It seems more mechanical than magical, but then, sometimes they are both in play on the more interesting trinkets.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Tuesday July 28th, 2020 12:54:54 AM
Rill looks around.
"Strange. That head monk was headed this way. I wonder where he went?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Tuesday July 28th, 2020 2:14:50 AM "Hmm, that's no way to win a fight. What is she up to?"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Tuesday July 28th, 2020 11:54:31 AM
Fand’s already said her speculation on the fight so she looks around for the head monk.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 251/251) d20+29=32 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+29=32 ; d10+14=17 ; d10+14=17 ; d10+14=23 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2020 4:51:57 PM
Bralin is truly disconcerted by Jada just cowering behind her shield.
He continues to attack, but most of his blows are glancing, easily warded off. Finally, the dwarf adjusts his stance, and brings one swing over the top in a hard blow.
-- Full attack Atk 1 miss (ac 32) Atk 2 miss (ac 29) Atk 3 hits (Nat 20) Crit hits ac 39 (assumed crit) for 58 hp damage Spd Atk miss (ac 29)
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Tuesday July 28th, 2020 7:43:39 PM
Tahni doesn't cheer or clap. This match doesn't make sense to her.
She looks about the stands to try and spot Jada's constructs. Perhaps they are up to something?
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map 20d12=136 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday July 28th, 2020 11:04:32 PM
Bralins hammer comes down over the top of Jada's shield, and her knees buckle. she dips her shield, and Bralin notices that the crazy woman is smiling. He hears the whir of gears and then suddenly find himself surrounded by fire and smoke.
From the stands, its hard to make out the fighting at the center of the ball of fire. The explosion is massive, and the shockwaves send the dirt and debris from the stands scattering about the arena. Jada coughs, clearly on her last legs, and backs away from the crumbling bridge. The harness was destroyed in the blast, it seems.
Bralin, 136 damage, Reflex Save DC 20 for half.. If failed, Fort Save DC 25 or be stunned for 1 round.
Also: Fort Save DC 20 or Blinded for 3 rounds. Also: fort Save DC 25 or be Deafened for 1 round.
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Rill hears the head monk curse from behind. "By Domi! What was that!? As the smoke clears, the bridge begins to crumble. Its holding for now, but it won't last long.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 217/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Wednesday July 29th, 2020 8:17:14 AM
Fang jumps in surprise, then nods in acknowledgement. "Was that a one time thing? Seems like a bad idea to rely on a one time explosion that takes half a minute to go off but might be enough for the strait duel like this. How did she shield herself from it?"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Wednesday July 29th, 2020 11:13:50 AM That's wild! And something to watch out for in the future. And maybe something we can buy from her? It could give me something to use when there's a bunch of foes on the field. Maybe she shaped it, like a cone spell, so it only hit things in front of her?
While impressive, it doesn't seem like it's enough to take out Bralin, unless it drops him in the swamp like he was a couple times. With the bridge damaged, it will be much harder to climb out.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) d20+12=27 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+29=39 ; 3d10+14=25 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2020 5:00:05 PM Reflex saves (27) Fort 1 saves (35) Fort 2 saves (37)
OOC - The map doesn't show Jada moved, but I'm assuming she backed up 20' or so based on the DM Post
The woman's smile gives Bralin enough warning that the trick he's been anticipating is at hand. The dwarf dances to avoid the brunt of the blow.
A desperate effort, and clearly tied to dropping him into the water below. Bralin wonders if Jada knew of the bridge beforehand, or manufactured this harness after seeing it, or happened to already have it. He resolves to ask her....once she regains consciousness.
Inexorably, Bralin pursues Jada, and putting some extra effort into his swing, chops down hard.
-- Move to get to Jada Improved Vital Strike hits ac 39 for 28 hp damage
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Wednesday July 29th, 2020 8:09:55 PM
Jozhur shields himself with his arms as the blast goes off. "If she was somehow shielded from that explosion, it had to be magical. That would be quite a blow, even with armor. She appears to have taken the brunt of the bomb. Interesting strategy, certainly entertaining."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision d20+25=44 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2020 9:03:53 PM "That was impressive" It truly was. Tahni can't think of a spell in her arsenal that could do such a thing "Unless she has another trick at her disposal I don't think it will be enough to sway the battle though"
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Wednesday July 29th, 2020 11:19:30 PM
Rill is as stunned as anyone else by the sudden explosion. Instantly the cleric reaches out with the Status effect of the rings to assure himself the dwarf survived the blast.
As the smoke clears he says, "Bralin's alright. A bit beat up, but alright. I'm surprised such a device is allowed. But then again, I expect the Chancers care more about the spectacle and the odds than the contestants and the rules."
As the Abbot speaks up behind them, he turns to the gnome. "Oh. There you are. Greetings my good Abbot. How are you?"
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Thursday July 30th, 2020 12:17:32 AM
As Bralin comes charging through the remaining crumbles of brdige, he bears down on Tersers sister. He raises his weapon, and she raises her hand to give him pause.
"I yield.", she huffs. "If a bomb like that can't drop you, I sure as spit can't do it myself. You win." Wobbly, she falls on her back and takes a deep breath or two. The crowd, inspired to new heights by the explosion and destruction of the bridge, just cheer in unison at the dwarf who survived it. Kozy takes it from there. "That's it for that one folks, you can't die in the arena but even top level warriors get tired of getting hit! Jada withdraws, and Bralin wins!"
In the stands, the old monk laughs. "I'm well, Rill. I thought I would check in with your group and see how things have been going. I noticed you avoided coming to blows with Last Whisper, and you have a Mailed Fist fighter with you. I can hope for the best?"
Those who are examining the blast can only conclude that since the fight wasn't stopped by judges, it must have been mechanical in nature and not magical. Whether or not Jada had anything to shield her from the explosion herself is another mystery that only she can answer. It is a frightening indicator of the type of challenges the dragons can expect from her tinkering.
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Fang, Runt, please make your way to the holding area!" Kozy croons over the crowd. "Two beastmen fight it out, the young and nimble Runt and the veteran dragon, Fang, are next in the order!"
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Fang, please make sure you've got your sheet and header right.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Thursday July 30th, 2020 7:18:53 AM
Fang goes around to make the same item trades she did for her first match before heading down to the arena (Never changed header back so should be good to go). This should be Claw's angry friend. Should be interestng.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday July 30th, 2020 2:17:07 PM
Aex's eyes are grow wide at the sight of the explosion... worried Bralin would not come out of it she holds her breath and grabs a Breath of Life potion. Happy to see the stout dwarf come out of the flames she tucks the lifewood flask back in her pants and claps her hands with the rest of the crowd...
"Good fortune to you dear Fang..."
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Thursday July 30th, 2020 3:38:22 PM
Jozhur offers Fang his necklace and gives her a slap on the back.
Amulet of Combat: +1 to attack and damage roll for one attack/round.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Thursday July 30th, 2020 6:31:36 PM
Bralin salutes the crowd, and then reaches down to help Jada to her feet.
"An ingenious device," he compliments her. "Wherever did you find it?"
The dwarf accompanies his opponent out of the arena, and makes his way back to the stands where his comrades are gathered.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Thursday July 30th, 2020 7:47:01 PM "Nice fight Bralin. A solid victory"
She waits to hear what the monk has to say.
DM Note: He said the following.
In the stands, the old monk laughs. "I'm well, Rill. I thought I would check in with your group and see how things have been going. I noticed you avoided coming to blows with Last Whisper, and you have a Mailed Fist fighter with you. I can hope for the best?"
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Friday July 31st, 2020 5:24:59 AM
Jada takes Bralins hand without hesitation. "Find?" She scoffs. "Dear dragon, I made that bomb. There's only one other like it on the planet. I'm sort of stuck participating in this round, so I thought i'd try to compensate for a lack of ability with an excess of explosion. I didn't think you'd be able to dodge it."
She gives him a salute, but then decides to escort him all the way to the stands, and then decides to wedge in between Bralin and Terser, while smiling at all the others.
"So boys, girls, who buys the losers drinks?"
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After a bit the arena is reset by both magic and artifice. The young archer gulps nervously and casts sideways eyes at Fang. "Any chance you would throw the match if I asked really, really nicely?"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Friday July 31st, 2020 10:42:28 AM
Terser magnanimously offers to buy drinks for Bralin and Jada, probably not connecting that his comrades have already paid for the myriad of drinks and snacks in the booth during his own bout. Come! Watch the young archer try to avoid our Fang. Hopefully the arena is wide open for her.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Friday July 31st, 2020 4:36:11 PM
(Sorry - took a promotion in May and my new job is just nuts sometime.)
"Nice work Bralin. Jada - welcome. What can you tell me about that little trick of yours?"
Rill will address the Abbot. "I would not hope too much. We have determined where we should go, but we know little about what awaits is. A bit more investigation is in order, and we need to fit our efforts in with these bouts in the arena.
"Tell me, have you learned any more? Has Domi shared anything useful or are the Gods being their usual taciturn selves?"
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Friday July 31st, 2020 7:58:55 PM
Bralin magnanimously accepts Terser's offer, and sits down with Jada and his comrades to observe Fang's match.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Saturday August 1st, 2020 1:27:59 AM
Tahni nods in acknowledgement to the monk, but then turns her attention to the arena.
"Will all of the bouts complete today, or will the finalists carry over into tomorrow?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Saturday August 1st, 2020 5:33:30 AM
Aex wonders what will Fang be up with... so far it seems battles have been intensifying and opponents are starting to use more drastic actions as the games continue... seems that last bombing was more like a desperate attempt if nothing else.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Saturday August 1st, 2020 11:40:54 AM
(You should delegate to your new staff, Mark! Oh wait.... Highlight to display spoiler: {I work for Mark })
Terser reminds Tahni that the 3rd and 4th matches are set for tomorrow, and a good thing too. He's used up about half his energy for extra intense fighting today, so he wouldn't want to go up against another fighter or two that doesn't need to overexert themselves to fight at their best.
While we have you here, Jada - this tournament has got me seeing that some of my gear is as old as you! I had to borrow some boots to even think about keeping up with my extra mobile opponents. Anything in your bag of tricks that could give me an edge? I'd be happy to buy from my FLTS (friendly local tech store)
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 d20+5=20 ; Saturday August 1st, 2020 3:25:33 PM
Fang... honestly considers the request. She cares nothing for the silly contest and as far as they know the rewards won't help them in their quest. Still they were told the Wold would be in danger if they didn't participate so perhaps throwing the match would be just as bad as them not showing up. So after several moment's thought she shakes her head. "Maybe next time." (initiative 20)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Sunday August 2nd, 2020 6:37:22 PM
Jozhur gives Jada a clap on the back, "Good show! That was impressive."
He settles in to watch Fang unleash her rage.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Sunday August 2nd, 2020 7:57:13 PM
Fang takes stock of the Arena, trying to determine if it's one she's seen before.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Sunday August 2nd, 2020 9:46:15 PM
As he awaits the monk's response, he casts a quick eye around the arena and the stands. Any trouble a brewin?
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+7=11 ; Monday August 3rd, 2020 4:48:13 AM
There's no real trouble in the arena right now, especially since Last Whisper has departed. The monk has nothing new to share, he was checking on your progress, and hoping to learn what you had found so far.
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In the Arena, Fang has the leading initiative. She is placed in the red corner, and given the go ahead to begin. The arena itself hasn't changed at all during the second round. It seems they intended for several fights to happen over alligator alley.
Perception DC 15+
From the last matches you have learned that the crocs disperse when one is killed, they prepare attacks for anyone falling into the water, and that they are bog standard dire crocodiles with some amount of training or programming at work.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday August 3rd, 2020 10:35:32 AM
Aex stands front row with the rest of the spectators.
"Go Fang! Go Fang!!"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Monday August 3rd, 2020 5:14:29 PM You got this, Fang!
Terser cheers for the fight that's beginning, pumping his fist in the air.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:06:05 PM
Bralin settles to his seat, and awaits the match.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:43:29 PM
Fang charges across the bridge covering 80 feet in seconds. She doesn't rage just yet, waiting till she gets a little closer.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Monday August 3rd, 2020 7:53:32 PM
Tahni watches the fight with interest, curious what Runt will throw at Fang
Perception: 41 (Take10)
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+30=36 ; d8+13=17 ; d6=6 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 10:51:04 AM
Fang moves quickly across the bridge, and Runt tries to circle around it. skirting the edge of the swamp. He swings a large, complicated looking crossbow from under his cloak, and fires a round at Fang. The bolt sails true and hits Fang in the leg.
Hit AC 36 for 24 damage.
"I'm sorry! He shouts. "I'm sorry if it hurts!" Weirdest of all, he seems genuine.
Jada bonks Terder on the noggin with her mug. "Well, yeah I can make stuff. No more bombs though, I've only got one of those left, and it needs to stay in place. I can make all sorts of gadgets. I even made something for the kid out there. I wonder if he'll use it."
Rill and the master monk watch the fight for a moment. "The gods aren't happy with whoever is behind this, I imagine. The entire pantheon seems tense, and more moody than usual."
Jozhur, Tahni, and Aexana all watch the bout. The Fangs of the Beast are in the arena too, but most seem a bit disinterested in the match. Only Mirri and Kirri and watching and cheering. The rest seem think the match is a foregone conclusion.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Tuesday August 4th, 2020 5:29:13 PM
Bralin sighs. "Tis a melee competition," he observes, somewhat sourly.
The master monk's comment is more interesting. "The gods are concerned over a kidnapping?" he asks. "Have you a theory on why that would be?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday August 4th, 2020 6:12:33 PM
All these arena battles are getting more and more bizarre... Aex throws a perplex face when Runt apologizes...
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Tuesday August 4th, 2020 7:43:07 PM "Melee competition? I don't think it will matter to Fang much" Tahni waits for the impending blow against the archer.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Tuesday August 4th, 2020 10:07:30 PM "Hmmmm. Now what would make the Gods tense and moody?"
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 d20+38=46 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 10:11:26 PM
Also, Rill tries to get a good look at Runt. What is strange about the crossbow he carries? Are there any other items he has that are of concern.
(Perception 46)
"Tell me Jada, what sort of item did you make for Runt?"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 204/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 d20+30=39 ; d20+18=24 ; d10+18=19 ; d10=9 ; d10=9 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2020 11:00:11 PM
Fang rolls her eyes. "Look, we'll both be fine afterwards so just fight like you mean it and no hard feelings afterwards ok? I'll even heal you up myself afterwards, least I can do after turning into a frothing lunatic and tearing you apart."
She proceeds to turn into a frothing lunatic and tears him apart.
Move to him and Vital Strike w/ rage, 39 to hit and 36 damage.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Wednesday August 5th, 2020 12:58:47 AM
Unless those arrows are tipped with explosives, this fight is gonna be over real quick.
Tahni sits back and waits to see what happens.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Wednesday August 5th, 2020 11:46:36 AM
Jozhur feels a little bad for poor runt. Just a little.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+25=26 d20=6 d20+14=25 d20+14=21 d20+14=21 Wednesday August 5th, 2020 4:54:57 PM
Fangs combat dash is effective, and unfortunately for Runt, his crossbow does not have exploding bolts.
Rather than fight back, Runt quickly goes on the move. He makes an adjustment to the side of Fang, and suddenly dives headfirst into the water. (Withdraw action)
There's no immediate churning of the water to indicate the dire crocs are on the attack.
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The monk shakes his head. "I don't know, and I'm sure the kidnappings are connected to the whole .. event .. and its difficulties. But to answer you directly Rill, in my experience, movement among their pantheons or a disturbance among their followers. Has the consortium had interactions among the divines lately? Have you any long term foes of that magnitude?" He ponders the things he's been told for a moment, though he seems distracted by the arena match.
Jada smiles at Rill. "You'll know it when you see it. Otherwise, I'll keep it secret for now. I don't want to ruin the surprise." Rills inspection of the crossbow, from this distance, is not too helpful. It certainly seems to be a masterpiece weapon, but its oddity comes from its repeating mechanisms and the fact it is fed by a belt that connects to something under his cloak. Most repeating crossbows use a disposable cylinder of bolts, rather than this method, whatever it might be.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Wednesday August 5th, 2020 7:06:48 PM Don't take the bait, Fang!
He's afraid she'll give in to her frenzy and dive in after, but that's no place to be. Even should the crocs seem not to want Runt, the gases will get to him eventually. There's no rule that the fight has to be exciting.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Wednesday August 5th, 2020 7:09:53 PM
Bralin considers the monk's question.
"Have we?" he asks the group. "Long term foes? My experience has been none of our foes live past our first encounter with them."
The dwarf's jaw drops as Runt jumps into the water without getting attacked. "What trickery is this?" he wonders aloud.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 204/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 d20+30=35 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+20=30 ; d10+18=23 ; d10+18=26 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2020 10:52:39 PM
(I'm confused as to which icon I am. I think I moved the wrong one the first round, cause when I checked things had been reversed, so the next round I moved the other and now it's just been taken off the field entirely.)
Retreating from Fang once she was ranging next to you was not an easy task as the archer soon finds. She is no more then a step behind him chopping away the entire time.
No escape class feature lets her follow as an immediate action thus get full attack after they both move
35 to hit, 23 damage nat 1, miss 30 to hit, 26 damage (49 total)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Wednesday August 5th, 2020 11:55:05 PM
Jozhur ponders the monks' words. "We've made some powerful enemies, but I think we've pretty well tied up all the loose ends. I don't think the ones that have escaped us are that powerful."
"Do we tell him who sent us here?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Thursday August 6th, 2020 12:41:21 AM "The Dragon Consortium went to great lengths to keep things secret. Perhaps it would be best not to share why we are here"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Thursday August 6th, 2020 9:46:03 AM Don't take the bait, Fang!
He's afraid she'll give in to her frenzy and dive in after, but that's no place to be. Even should the crocs seem not to want Runt, the gases will get to him eventually. There's no rule that the fight has to be exciting.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Friday August 7th, 2020 1:39:40 AM
Rill ponders the Abbot's question for a bit.
"Jozhur has the right of it - I don't think we have any foes out there of this magnitude. But, I could be mistaken. Perhaps there is a shakeup in the pantheon that I am not aware of."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Friday August 7th, 2020 9:35:03 AM Yea, when Gods want to mess with us, they're usually more direct about it. Think someone is trying to pick up the pieces of Billoopl's plan?
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Friday August 7th, 2020 10:25:17 AM
( Sorry all, I delayed for clarification from Mitch. Post will come midday.)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Friday August 7th, 2020 11:46:06 AM
Aex tenses when Terser urges his warning... gloves are off and it seems there are no limits anymore. Experimental weaponry and strange tactics are being thrown at her friends.
"Reason and calmness never has been Fang's forte... " Aex hisses between her teeth.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+18=27 ; d20+18=36 ; 3d6+13=25 ; d20=17 ; Friday August 7th, 2020 5:25:32 PM
Fangs prey dashes into the water, and soon after she sprints in behind. She dives into the water after Runt, only to find that it looks more or less like he's vanished among the seaweed and plants along the depths of the swamp.
Underwater, fang guess the depth is 20 feet or more, and the whole thing is seemingly cut in a perfect cube. Fang also notice that she's not alone under here, the crocodiles seem to have noticed her. Runt seems to be as good at hide and seek as Jozhur.
Fang: Opposed perception, DC 26 Fang: Fort save, DC 20 Runt: Fort save -3, Pass.
Two crocodiles snap their jaws ferociously, but only one connects with our raging hero.
Miss AC 27, HIT AC 36 for 25 damage. ---------------------
Tersers warning falls on deaf ears. As soon as he shouts, Fang hits the water and goes into the murk. Bralin is more distracted by questions of the monk. So too, do the other Dragons seem suddenly occupied.
The only foe that the Dragons can remember not explicitly destroying is one entity known as the Tinker. Billpool too, may not be quite dead, but was certainly stopped from achieving diefic power.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Friday August 7th, 2020 7:29:52 PM
Rill winces as the ring's Status effect tells him that Fang takes some damage.
Ouch. Fang just took a hit - I'm guessing one of those crocs. I hope she either kills one quickly or gets out of there.
You know, for a cleric, she's not very wise. Plenty brave though.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Friday August 7th, 2020 9:23:33 PM "Oh yeah, that Tinker stinker is still at large. He's certainly rather powerful. I assume we will find out soon enough what the fuss is."
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Saturday August 8th, 2020 9:45:16 AM
Bralin nods in agreement with Jozhur, and winces at Rill's.
"This fight has become a chase," he observes with a sigh.
His mind turns to the investigation. "I assume we will go to this location?" he asks the group.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 179/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Saturday August 8th, 2020 11:45:03 AM
Unable to find the enemy Fang ends her rage and falls back, not willing to stay in the dangerous waters that her foe is clearly more comfortable in. She with draws to the shore and tries to find a space she can't be seen from unless he surfaces, which would hopefully draw the crocs to him.
(If the walls are an easy climb she can withdraw and prevent an AoO, if she has to climb the bridge to get out then she provokes AoO from nearest crocs)
Fagitued 4 rounds
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Saturday August 8th, 2020 9:27:38 PM
Tahni nods as Fang makes her move. A good tactic to be sure.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 179/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Sunday August 9th, 2020 3:00:08 PM
Fang settles down and prepares to wait for however long it takes.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map d20+10=14 ; d20=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d20+25=31 ; d8+16=21 ; d6=2 ; d4=2 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=23 ; 3d6+18=32 ; Monday August 10th, 2020 12:24:41 PM
Fang falls back out of the water, and the crocodiles leave her be. Fang suddenly sprouts another crossbow bolt. Fang takes 25 damage.
Perception: DC 14 to spot Runt sniping from under the bridge. Perception: DC 1, to spot the Dire Crocodiles, who spotted Runt, sniping from under the bridge!
Both Crocodiles suddenly lunge forward, snapping their jaws at something in the water.
Runt: 32 damage.
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Up in the stands, the monk sighs. "Like your Fang, this Runt is too impulsive. He took the time to formulate a plan, but he never considered whether or not he had the skill to pull it off. I think he thought he would resist the poison, hide from the crocodiles, and whittle Fang down all match. Unfortunately, he's not quite at that level. He won his first match using his head too, withdrawing and using bolts to whittle down a rampaging fighter. He will be a good asset for the Fangs of the Beast in time, his body just can't keep up with his mind."
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Monday August 10th, 2020 4:19:29 PM
Jozhur replies to the monk, "Not so fast, it's not over yet, and Runt isn't missing. I'll almost feel bad for Runt when Fang finally closes the gap though."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Monday August 10th, 2020 5:09:52 PM
It seems like Fang has this one in the bag now. Too bad for Runt, since a few modifications and it would have been a grand plan indeed.
Terser gets down to the serious business of figuring out how to beat up one of his teammates tomorrow.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Monday August 10th, 2020 5:18:45 PM
"He will not need to," Bralin contradicts Jozhur.
"Climb back upon the bridge and wait. Either the crocodiles will finish Runt, else he must leave the water."
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday August 10th, 2020 7:32:37 PM
Now that's a tactic Aex appreciates. She's never been on the frontline either so she kinda favours the hide 'n snipe Runt tries. When the crocs attack the little Greenmage holds her breath... ok it wasn't Fang but she didn't wish a croc bite for Runt either.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 154/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 d20+11=30 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+9=12 ; Monday August 10th, 2020 9:10:07 PM
Fang sees Runt as he pops up and the crocs jumping him (30 and 14). She takes a moment to assess the wound and how best to remove the arrow while she waits without damaging herself (heal 9? Mostly just a RP moment, not actually trying to recover health or anything)
She's fairly confident the crocs and the poison will finish off her foe long before there's actually a risk of him killing her. She takes a seat and puts her axe on her legs and waits, trying to judge line of sights and ready to dodge any arrows while being a small a target as possible (Total defense, +4 AC (34 total), is there any spot on the battlefield he can't see her at? without leaving the pool?)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Monday August 10th, 2020 9:10:49 PM "True. You think Fang will let the crocs have all the action?"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Monday August 10th, 2020 9:21:25 PM "Perhaps this would have been a good fight to bet on?"
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Tuesday August 11th, 2020 1:05:24 AM "Fang is quite impulsive. But one thing these individual fights do is remind us all how much stronger we are when we're together. We fill in each other's deficiencies."
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Tuesday August 11th, 2020 1:43:43 PM It just goes to show, don't bring a crossbow to a croc fight.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Tuesday August 11th, 2020 6:54:29 PM
Fangs strategy is a fine one. No sooner than she starts fussing with an arrow, there's a ruckus in the pools. Runt starts to drag himself out, only to get caught and pulled by in by a pair of dire crocodiles.
"It hurts! It hurts!", he screams. He tries to escape, but is caught fast in a grapple from the animals in the swamp.
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The crowd, not really expecting something like this at all, becomes a mixture of jeers and laughter. From the Fangs of the Beast sideline, there's a ruckus as people start ducking and running. Mirri and Kirri are giving quite a tongue lashing to those who were taking aim at poor Runt, and more than one fellow seems to have a mostly harmless knot on the head.
Perception 30: Highlight to display spoiler: {Hidden away by the commotion and her own robes, Mint seems to be gathering some spell components together for one purpose or another."}
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Tuesday August 11th, 2020 8:14:16 PM "Those cat girls are causing some trouble. I'm not sure what Mint is up to, but she's reaching for some spell components. I'm going to message them to let them know we can see what's going on"
Tahni watches them closely and then casts a spell of her own. She points at Miri, Kiri, Mint, a dozen or so of the people ducking and running, and a couple of guards and casts a Message spell
"Looks like some people are getting unruly and not appreciating the fight. The Sea Dragons are currently observing and are ready to intervene and assist if required. We trust it will be resolved peacefully and that weapons and spells won't be involved. "
She believes the message is general enough for all the recipients to understand, though each may interpret it differently.
---------------------- Perception check vs DC30: Autopass Standard action: Cast Message to speak with Miri, Kiri, Mint, 12 fleeing/ducking spectators, and 4 guards. DC25 Perception checks for anyone else nearby to overhear. Each target can reply separately back to Tahni
Fang (Mitch) HP: 154/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Tuesday August 11th, 2020 11:06:40 PM
Fang is a little curious about how battle hardened Runt is. She figured if he was in such a powerful group he had been in many scrapes in the past and would be used to injury in combat. Perhaps not though. She kind of feels sorry for him but since this is a non-lethal contest and he'll live (though be in a lot of pain) she doesn't intervene. It's actually more stressful to just sit and watch then for her to have been doing the deed herself - her every instinct as a healer and defender of the weak is screaming at her to go help him.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+23=43 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+5=19 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2020 6:58:06 AM
(perception 43 - natural 20)
Aex too notices Mint reaching for spell components. But should it be some arcane spell Aex remains oblivious to what spell it will be... (know arcane 13 - nat 1 / Spellcraft 19)
"Trouble's brewing..." Aex whispers pointing at Mint.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Wednesday August 12th, 2020 6:23:35 PM
(Not really sure how far we are from the ruckus the Fangs are creating)
Rill can see that his friends are using some subtle means to warn the Fangs off. Rill instead gets up from his seat. He turns to Jozhur, "C'mon Jozhur. Let's see if we can put ourselves in a better position to intervene if necessary. Sir Abbot, perhaps you want to go too. After all, the monks are charges with keeping the peace for this event."
Rill hastily moves from his seat and through the stands to where the Fangs are, trusting that his reputation and his stark white clothing make him stand out in this crowd. Jozhur and the Abbot are much more adept at moving though these crowds, and Rill hopes that his more obvious approach will provide them with some cover.
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp d20+28=34 ; d20+36=45 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2020 6:27:53 PM
Jozhur also spots Mint rummaging and the Warner's from others clue him into what she is doing. He does his best to disappear into the shadows and get as close to Mint as possible.
Perception: 34 Stealth: 45
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Wednesday August 12th, 2020 6:50:44 PM
The Dragons begin to congregate on the Fangs while their own Fang just watches feeding time happen. When Tahni starts issuing warnings, Mirri and Kirri turn their scowls on her. Then Rill stands, so Grandpa stands. Then Jozhur suddenly jumps into the shadows, and in response, Kirri and Mirri both do the same, practically vanishing from sight. One, at the end of a spell, and the other, at the drop of a hat.
Mint finishes her spell, and the Dragons find that other than those with a few lumps on noggins from laughing at Runts misfortune, no one is in any real danger. Well, no one but the crocodiles.
Four red balls streak from the stands into the monstrous amphibians. They all punch through the animals tough hides, then explode. Each small meteor detonates with the force of a fireball, and steam hisses upwards from the arena into the stands, blocking vision in the entire field. Several moments pass, and when the smoke clears, the crocodiles are dead, and Mint is in the arena, holding Runt easily by the scruff of his neck.
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"He forfeits.", Mint says flatly, before she magically pops back into the stands with the disheveled young archer in tow. She says aloud, to no one in particular. "Hiding implies hunting. Hunting is a life or death proposition. Consider carefully whether or not that's your intention."
A few moments later, both Mirri and Kirri reveal themselves. "One of them is stalking, Mint. It was only fair."
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Wednesday August 12th, 2020 7:17:11 PM
With his comrades moving to deescalate the fight in the stands, Bralin continues to watch the match.
He nods as Fang awaits the outcome of the fight in the water, and is rather surprised as the meteors explode on the water.
Looking up, he absorbs Mint's warning, and snorts. They are nearly as short tempered as Rill, he notes with a slight twinkle.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Wednesday August 12th, 2020 9:33:58 PM "I should have counterspelled" Tahni frowns "I'd also say that was less a forfeit and more a disqualification"
It's a minor difference, but her tone is clear. To forfeit is to surrender graciously. Outside assistance or breaking the rules is a disqualification.
"They could have forfeited without killing the crocodiles"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 154/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Thursday August 13th, 2020 5:34:08 AM
Huh, ok then. Fang shrugs and gets up. She'll have to find Runt later and chat, help him feel better about the match. He had a decent plan, just couldn't stay hidden from the crocs. She wonders if she can now claim that her enemies are so afraid of her they fed themselves to crocs rather then face her.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Thursday August 13th, 2020 12:38:38 PM Maybe it's just the wet fur smell, Fang!
He has a thought about his glass house, but ignores it for now.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Gnome (S) HP177/177 - AC29/21/24 - CMD 27 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/98 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday August 13th, 2020 2:02:37 PM
"These arena battles are froom intriguing to bizarre... what's next?!?"
Not sure how the schedule on the games is going Aex looks around in anticipation of the next rounds.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Thursday August 13th, 2020 6:43:52 PM
Aexana is curious about the next round, but there isn't one. Attendees start filing out of the stadium. The Martial Tournament will conclude tomorrow. Terser congratulates Fang, who is shocked a bit at the sudden ending of the match. Tahni thinks that disqualification is the right title for the move, not forfeiture, but the result is the same. Fang is moving on to fight her sister in the next round.
Bralin and Rill are nearby when the head monk of Domi exhales loudly. "I'm glad that she ended that one, honestly. If only to prevent further scuffles. [b]Rill can easily note a few monks moving in the crowd, administering to anyone concerned over their scuffle-lumps.
Now that the days matches are over, one issue remains. You have a date, time, location, and depth hand scrawled on what basically amounts to an invitation. The question is trusting it. The Dragons will need to decide how, and if, they respond to the information.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Thursday August 13th, 2020 7:59:17 PM
Rill looks at Bralin.
"Short tempered? I prefer to think of it as decisive."
"Perhaps we should return to our pavillion. I believe we need to gather some information and perhaps run an errand."[/b]
(I'm sending an email requesting feedback on Commune questions.)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Thursday August 13th, 2020 9:49:54 PM
Jozhur emerges from the shadows as he returns to the group. He scratches his head at the turn of events. "That was indeed...strange."
He defers decision making to Rill for now.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision Friday August 14th, 2020 3:55:58 AM "How much time do we have? Do we want to arrive early? If it's a trap, arriving exactly on time might not work out well for us"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 154/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, +1 this combat, 20 fire resist) DR 1 CMD: 35 Friday August 14th, 2020 8:15:07 AM
Fang finishes up in the arena and joins the conversation. "We definitely have to go. Sure it's a trap, but if we don't go we leave the kidnapped to their fate."
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Friday August 14th, 2020 9:03:20 AM
"Of course," Bralin responds to Rill.
The dwarf returns with the others to the pavilion to discuss their next steps. He'll hold his opinion until Rill completes his divination to provide more information.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Friday August 14th, 2020 12:19:40 PM
(Rill, I havent gotten your email!)
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Friday August 14th, 2020 6:27:11 PM
(Ken - I forwarded the email. It's just a more efficient way to discussing potential questions at this point. I'll post any official questions on this board.)
Fang (Mitch) HP: 228/228(+36 while raging) AC: 30/21/24 (-2 while raging, ) DR 1 CMD: 35 Sunday August 16th, 2020 4:45:48 AM
Fang makes sure she's fully healed and ready to go on adventures (reset my header)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Sunday August 16th, 2020 1:04:41 PM
Terser heads back with the group to discuss the divination questions in somewhat privacy.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Sunday August 16th, 2020 11:28:57 PM
Roll heads to the pavilion.
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Monday August 17th, 2020 1:28:48 PM
After the round, the Dragons join the crowds emptying out of the stadium, with their escort from the Mailed Fist in tow. Back at the Village, they find Heather there waiting for them, with a cake in hand.
"I should have expected it, but I didn't! A perfect record today! I saw all the fights but Fangs final, but looking at Runt, it seemed like a forgone conclusion. Spirits high, right? Who wants a celebration cake!?"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 255/255, DR 4/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (SR21, 25% no crit, rage 31/43, channel 7/7) Monday August 17th, 2020 3:50:39 PM
Terser inspects the cake, assessing the quality of the frosting, making sure the ratio of frosting to sponge is acceptable, ensuring the sponge isn't too dry, all the basics really.
Does this cake go better with coffee, wine, or rum?
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Monday August 17th, 2020 7:06:16 PM
"Mead", Bralin chimes in.
The dwarf pulls up a chair and waits for the others to join in some cake.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 22/13/19 -- CMD 20 -- HP 143/154 -- DarkVision d20=6 ; Monday August 17th, 2020 7:44:37 PM "No cake for me thanks"
Tahni recalls how someone attempted to poison the party earlier, and it was Heather who brought it to them.
Before anyone takes any she casts a few spells. If anyone still wants a piece she'll offer to quickly dip it into her empty cauldron first.
Is Tahni paranoid? Perhaps, but since they got here people have been trying to sabotage them.
----------------------- Cast Detect Magic and Detect Poison specifically at the cake. Perception: 41 Untrained Profession Cook: 6 If anyone chooses, Tahni will have her cauldron cast Purify Food and Drink on their slice: "This spell makes spoiled, rotten, diseased, poisonous, or otherwise contaminated food and water pure and suitable for eating and drinking"
Ken E: The Second Round, Arena Map Tuesday August 18th, 2020 3:18:21 PM
Tahin's divinations reveal nothing untoward about the cake. It's clean, poison free, and probably just a bit sweet for the dwarven palate. Tersers inspection reveals that the cake is moist, but the icing is getting warm and starting to lose its form just a little.
Better eat it quick.
Heather has both rum and coffee available. "Wine is for dark chocolate, and this is vanilla."
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(DM Note: Delaying progress of plot on the final roster of divinations and questions. If you guys post em soon I might have time to update the DM post.)
(Brock) Jozhur AC27 / Touch 18 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 159/159 --Shadow Companion 79/79hp Tuesday August 18th, 2020 5:31:11 PM
Jozhur shakes his head, "Mead...with cake? Sounds like a way to ruin both."
Jozhur grabs a piece of cake and some coffee and will have Tahni purify it first.
Bralin - MikeK - (AC45 T21 F40, CMD 47 HP 183/251) Tuesday August 18th, 2020 5:38:41 PM
Bralin rolls his eyes in response to the disparaging remarks about pairing his cake with mead.
"Rum then," he grouses. "And I will have Tahni's piece."
The dwarf sets upon the cake like a starving, well, dwarf. And has several mugs of rum to go with it.
"Who is the fourth semi-finalist?" he wonders aloud.
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 d100=40 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2020 7:45:09 PM
Rill politely skips the cake. "Thank you Heather, but I have other things pulling at me that have upset my stomach a bit."
He will wait until we are alone, and then compose himself. He goes over the names of the missing team members, and he reads over the notes indicating a time and place. He lights some incense and begins his meditation, casting Divination, asking his God, "What awaits us should we appear at the designated time and place indicated in the notes that were left behind?"
(Rolled a 40 - success!)
Then he takes out some rather expensive incense, lights it as he casts Commune, and again meditating as he asks:
Commune, 18 yes/no questions: 1-Are all of the missing team members still alive? 2-Are the missing team members being held near this destination? 3-Is it safe to teleport to this destination? 4-Are there undead near this destination? 5-Are there outsiders near this destination? 6-Are there any Woldian gods near this destination? 7-Are there any Immortal Powers near this destination? 8-Are any of the other team members of the missing people complicit in the abductions? 9-Are the Chancers complicit in the abductions of these missing team members? 10-Are the monks complicit in the abductions? 11-Does the Last Whisper carry undead in the sarcophagus? 12-Is the number of constructs on the island growing? 13-Did any of the missing people go voluntarily? 14-Are human monks being replaced by constructs? 15-Has Heather been complicit in any attempts to sabotage us? 16-Is Bruagh Stormbringer nearby? 17-Is there movement among the pantheon that would make the Gods tense and moody? 18-Do we have any former foes involved in these abductions?
(Commune - You contact your deity–or agents thereof–and ask questions that can be answered by a simple yes or no. You are allowed one such question per caster level. The answers given are correct within the limits of the entity’s knowledge. “Unclear” is a legitimate answer, because powerful beings of the Outer Planes are not necessarily omniscient. In cases where a one-word answer would be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests, a short phrase (five words or less) may be given as an answer instead.
The spell, at best, provides information to aid character decisions. The entities contacted structure their answers to further their own purposes.)
Rill (MarkB) AC29 T16 F27, CMD 27, HP 169/169 Wednesday August 19th, 2020 11:38:03 AM
Just to be clear, Rill waits until Heather is not there before asking his questions.
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