FROGPILE! - DM Zachary d20+5=18 ; d20+8=26 ; d4+5=6 ; d20+10=26 ; d20=6 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 12:33:32 AM Kristoph goes for the jaw and hits but fails to stun the half orc Isaac draws a sap and awaits an opening Teddy and GoreThum jumps into the fray. Tae-Che offers morale support Snark adds to the frogpile Einar Thinks a little one on one is the honorable path Faeloi goes for the legs, but the half orc keeps his footing with a grunt.
Ah-Yes gives a hard right hook to Faeloi as she grabs for his legs (AoO hits AC 26), Dealing 6 Non-lethal With the penalty for being hit she fails to knock him over.
Otto misses Gore'thum as the frog jumps in, and is grappled.
The half-orc easily grabs Faeloi (CMB 26, no AoO) and is now holding her, "Haha, Oh-No has lady friend now."
Otto wiggles his way out of the frogs hold (Escape Artist 27), "Slimy fellow aren't you" and hold his ground.
Otto - AC 22, CMD 20, Damage 0 Ah-Yes or Oh-No - AC 12, CMD 20, Damage 6
The sailors looks on cheering for their captain, "Come on Walru, don't let that frog get you! Oh no, what's Oh-No going to do with her?!"
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=19 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 4:32:03 AM
Teddy gets confused. "Wait, is this supposed to be a wrestling match, first to pin wins, or a brawl? All of us, or one on one? Oh, you're Walru?" Gore"Thum, also unsure, decides to just keep it a clean wrestling match for the moment and somehow manages to grapple Otto again (22 to grapple again, still provokes AoO).
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+3=6 ; d20+3=20 ; d6+4=10 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 6:54:06 AM
Kristoph notes the half-orc's skill when he grabs Faeloi, clearly he's a seasoned brawler as he didn't leave himself open to a counter at all. "Don't underestimate these two, they're good! No amateur would challenge eight adventurers to last man standing unless they were confidant!"
He sidesteps (5' M3 to N3) and flurrys the half-orc (Attack #1: 6 goes wide (probably because he is still grinning at the "Frogpile" comment), #2; 20 to hit (not natural) is a scorcher: connecting for 10 damage - non-lethal) a palm blow to his midsection. He is glad he'd met these two. He liked them already.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 d20+4=8 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 11:36:35 AM "Oh no!" Faeloi is not pleased that Oh-No could grab her so easily, but she's not surprised. She has a half-orc friend back home. She didn't figure this would go well for her, but she's enjoying herself. "Ah yes! Take him down Kristoph!" She attemps to elbow Oh-No, but he has her arms pinned. "Oh no you don't Mr. Ah-oh-Yes-No!"
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Wednesday August 18th, 2021 12:51:07 PM
Einar is completely confused now... do they want to fight all of them?? He's unsure to enter the fray... Let's just wait another round to see what happens...
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20=15 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 2:55:15 PM
Snark looks at Einar. He feels a little sorry the guy is having a hard time figuring out what to do, and tries to help the big guy.
"Hey Einar - snap out of it! We're gettin our hats handed to us here! Do the burly fighter thing and just hit something!"
Then he addressing this Otto guy, "And you! You were Walru all along!" Snark winds up his staff and swings with both hand to crack the guy in the shin. He only hits AC 15, missing Walru.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20-2=13 ; d2=2 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 9:11:01 PM
Tae Che looks around for a stone or shell nearby her. She will pick it up and throw it at Oh-no, hoping for the best. The rock bounces off the large bicep causing a small welt and lands a few feet away. (AC:13, not sure of damage, I'll say 2.) She smiles as she sees the bruise then realizes she caused a real injury.
FROGPILE! - DM Zachary d20=3 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 11:23:06 PM Kristoph notes the opponent's skill and winds the half-orc. Isaac? Teddy and GoreThum sits on Walru again. Tae-Che throws a rock, with raises a loud Boo from the ship Snark in classic gnome style goes for the knees, and misses. Einar wonders what to do. Faeloi struggles, both with names and body. Neither seem very effective.
Walru swings again as the frog tries to sit on him, but as focuses as he is on defense he doesn't hit. He is grappled by the frog.
Walru replies, "Oops, did I say the wrong name again. I really need to stop doing that. I said last man standing, so get in here big fellow." He then once again slips out of Gore'thum's hold (Escape Artist 18). Returning to his defensive position and giving a wink to Einar.
Oh-No grunts at the punch and growls at the rock but they give him the encouragement he needs. With barely trace of effort he bodily lifts Faeloi off the ground and carries her off (CMB 30), provoking an AoO from Kristoph and Teddy. He barely reaches the fecal pile and with a huge wicked grin let's go off his lady friend. "You want be put down, OK."
Faeloi you get a DC 15 Reflex save, Failure means you are in the fecal pile in square K10. Success lands you in your choice of K9 or L10.
Several sailors pick up and aim crossbows at Tae-Cha, "No more rocks missy", but hold their fire at the moment.
Walru - AC 22, CMD 20, Damage 0 Oh-No - AC 12, CMD 20, Damage 18 (16 non-lethal)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20+4=6 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 8:58:49 AM
Gore'Thum gives up on the grappling and goes for an attack but the man's guard is too strong for him to get a hit through (6 to hit). Teddy hovers anxiously, casting a spell would certainly be against the impromptu rules but he is way to intimidated to try to trade punches.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+4=14 ; d6+4=10 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=22 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=5 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 10:06:40 AM
Kristoph sees an opening this time and takes it (attack of opportunity on the half-orc: 14 for 10 points non-lethal).
Then with his normal attacks he flurrys (attack: 15 & 22; for 9 & 5 damage non-lethal). A barrage of open hand palms to some tender spots. He can't help but grin at the half-orc's sense of humor. "Have you ever been called Ah-Maybe"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+3=5 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 1:37:41 PM
Isaac decides to stop sitting around and waiting for others. He flanks Otto and tries to attack the man with his sap. But misses the man. (L3 to M4) (Attack :misses)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday August 19th, 2021 4:59:36 PM
Tae Che nods to the sailors in understanding. She goes back to egging on her compatriots, "That a way Kristoph! Hit him fast and hard!"
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:5/11 d20+5=12 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 5:47:51 PM
Faeloi sees a glint in the half-orc's eyes and looks down just in time to land squarely in the pile of....eeeeewwww. Well, she's been in worse. Now she'll need a bath. Good thing they're right by the water. At least she won't have to carry all this grime back to the inn and get teased by her brother. Faeloi stands up (provokes AoO) and steps back 5 feet.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20=3 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 6:30:38 PM
Snark winces as he watches Faeloi dropped into the pile of fish guts. "Eww. Hey Faeloi, give that guy a great big hug. 'Cause, you know, sharing is caring."
Then Snark once again grips his little staff like a ball bat, and swings with both hands at Walru's shin. And once again he misses (hits AC 3). "Dang it! Will you stand still so I can hit ya! Oh, and you guys aren't gonna get those silver pieces at this rate!"
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 d20+7=9 ; Thursday August 19th, 2021 6:47:45 PM
Walru taunting Einar makes the barbarian feel quite stupid for thinking this was going to be a fair one on one. Seeing the skill these guys have makes him realize he got it all wrong... The wink was just about enough to get Einar into a rage...
Faeloi is the only one Oh-No. The rest are all on Walru. Einar figures he might want to try and help out Faeloi. He walks up to Oh-No and attempts to bullrush him into the fecal pile. Einar provokes an AoO and fails his bullrush attempt. (Bullrush CMB 7 vs CMD 20 - failure).
FROGPILE! - DM Zachary d20+8=20 ; d4+5=7 ; d20=16 ; d4=4 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=2 ; d2=1 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+8=20 ; d4+5=9 ; Friday August 20th, 2021 9:14:02 AM Kristoph slams Oh-no again leaving the Half-orc reeling. Then steps up and pops Walru with a punch. Isaac joins the mob trying to hit Walru. Teddy and GoreThum tries to hit Walru. Tae-Che shouts encouragement. Snark tries to hit Walru. Einar goes after On-No, but comes up short. Faeloi stands up and moves out of the dung pile
Oh-no is a gentleman and lets Faeloi stand up freely. His generosity ends when Einar comes barreling in and he lands a jab into his shoulder (20 to hit) Einar takes 7 non-lethal
Walru continues his game of fighting defensively, and throws out a quick jab at Kristoph (16 to hit) dealing 4 non-lethal before calling for some help, "Hey Oh-No, could use a little help over here."
Of potentially much greater concern, as Faeloi pulls herself out of the slop she notices wriggling. Disturbed from their slumber 6 giant centipedes come angrily chittering out! Surrounding Faeloi and Oh-No. Each one is about a foot long.
4 of them attack Faeloi, failing to get their pincers through her armor. (16, 15, 5, 9)
The other 2 attack Oh-No. And one manages to bite the half orc. (18, 2)
Oh-No, standing only the ferocity of his orc blood, let's out almost a whimper at the sight of the bugs and squashes one with his boot before falling to the ground, a centipede crawling on top of him.
Walru - AC 22, CMD 20, Damage 5 Oh-No - AC 12, CMD 20, Damage 29 (26 non-lethal) Unconscious
C1 - AC 12 C2 - AC 12 C3 - AC 12 C4 - AC 12 C5 - AC 12 C6 - Dead
The sailors on the boat see Oh-No go down and shout in dismay, "OH-NO, GET UP!". They seem afraid to fire their crossbows with the risk of hitting their crew mate.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20+3=12 ; d6=5 ; Friday August 20th, 2021 12:18:27 PM "Sorry Walru, we got a bigger issue than wrestlemania here."
"Quick - somebody get that Oh-No-Yes-Maybe guy outta there. And Faeloi is in trouble. Fortunately, we have a frog, and frogs like bugs."
Then the little gnome runs around Walru, hoping he won't attack us while we try to save his friend. He stops and fires a glob of acid at a centipede (C5), hitting the thing (hits touch AC 12) for 5 damage! Finally!
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP18/18 - AC15/11/12 - CMD 19 d20+7=17 ; 2d4+9=12 ; Friday August 20th, 2021 12:33:17 PM
Einar smiles. Finally something to use his weapon on... Einar draws his falchion (move action) and makes a 5ft step closer to C1 (free move) and takes a swing at C1.
Hits AC17 - damage 12
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP11(18)/16 - AC15/11/12 - CMD 19 Friday August 20th, 2021 1:18:51 PM
Update header with non-lethal damage
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=4 ; Friday August 20th, 2021 9:03:17 PM
Tae Che moves 20ft (to J6) and casts a Ray of Frost at the centipede south of Oh-No. The ray impacts the dung pile. "Dang it!"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday August 20th, 2021 9:28:15 PM
Isaac decides to ignore Walru and runs over to Oh-No. The half orc's safety came first in this instance. He drops his Sap and pulls out his short sword as he runs over to the fallen man. If he can he will try and pull the half orc away from the pile of centipedes. (M4 to M8 going around Walru)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d20+3=22 ; Saturday August 21st, 2021 3:26:11 AM
Teddy sees Oh-No drop and start to be eaten by bugs. "Oh, no!" he says before rushing over to heal the unfortunate man (heals him 7 damage). The giant frog appreciates the appearance of a giant meal and tries to lick up one of the bugs (Lick special ability, 22 to grapple)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20+3=17 ; Saturday August 21st, 2021 3:28:10 AM
(Oh, and 17 touch attack to land the tongue)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 (4 non-lethal) d20+4=18 ; d6+4=10 ; Saturday August 21st, 2021 6:54:12 AM
Kristoph was having a great day exchanging blows with 'not-walru' until the centipedes turn up. He frowns wishing he'd not hit An-yes so many times now and moves (to M9) to attack the nearest one (C5) - stomping on it (attack:18 for 10 damage).
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:5/11 d20+3=15 ; 2d4+5=10 ; Sunday August 22nd, 2021 3:38:44 PM
Faeloi is already yucky, so she might as well attack one in the dung pile. She pulls out her falchion and hacks at the centipede in front of her (C4). (power attack 15 for 10 damage)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Sunday August 22nd, 2021 4:46:47 PM
Tae Che moves and assists Isaac in moving the half-orc away from the centipedes. "Everyone good so far?"
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP11(18)/16 - AC15/11/12 - CMD 19 Monday August 23rd, 2021 7:01:50 PM
Einar checks to see if the centipede he whacked is dead or not...
Frogs like Bugs - DM Zachary Monday August 23rd, 2021 11:49:09 PM Kristoph runs up and stomps a centipede Isaac pulls Oh-no to safety Teddy and GoreThum heals Oh-No and licks a centipede Tae-Che freezes the dung Snark with his target stomped dissolves a different centipede Einar now has two half centipedes Faeloi also has two half centipedes
With a great amount of zeal the party rushes in to save Oh-No. In almost the blink of an eye all that remains is one centipede stuck on the end of Gore-Thum's tongue. Short work is made of it.
Walru holds his punches as people rush by him, concern for Oh-No evident on his face. He hurries over to the half-orc and finds him safe and healed before he can even get there.
He holds out his hand to anyone and everyone, "I'm pretty sure we had you guys on the ropes, but after that heroic rescue I feel the only honorable thing to do is to concede. If you'd like to come about the Yearly Hawk we can tend to those bruises and talk about your predicament somewhere with a little more privacy.", he looks around suspiciously as he finishes his statement.
Everyone gets 400 XP!
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:5/11 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 12:01:12 AM
Faeloi looks down at her clothes. And hands. And hair. "Erm...I think I need to clean up. Any quick magical way of doing that?"
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 8:48:19 AM
Gore'Thum eats the centipede he licked up. Very tasty. "We'd be happy to join you on your ship. These are indeed things best discussed in private."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 11:46:17 AM "On the ropes. Good one Walru."
"Oh boy, a boat trip! Sounds great. I mean, we are riding in a boat, right? Yer...yer not gonna make us swim, right?"
Then turns to Faeloi, "Well, a ship is tight quarters. And - oof - noooobody wants to sit next to you like that lassie. Lemme see what I can do." The little gnome cracks his knuckles and then with a few gestures he uses Prestidigitation to get Faeloi all cleaned up. And while he's at it, he uses the spell to get her chain shirt polished up and glinting in the sun.
"That's better. Now you're ship-shape there lass."
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 (4 non-lethal) Tuesday August 24th, 2021 2:54:49 PM
Kristoph grins then becomes serious: "I am glad that 'Ah-wait-a-minute' is still 'Ah-Yes' and not 'Oh-No' after all! I wish now that I had grappled him instead of hitting him lots of times. And yes 'Not Walru' if by winning you mean your side soaked up more punches then we did? You had us on the ropes indeed." He adds a cheeky wink, forgetting that when you wear an eye patch - it just looks like you're blinking.
He gently slaps those involved in saving the half-orc on their backs and wipes the slime off of his boots in the sand and then the sea. It didn't matter who won you learned a lot when you fought with a man. The same couldn't be said for centipedes. They just stank and left your shoes gunky.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 4:37:10 PM
Tae Che smiles at Walru as he allows them onto his ship to discuss matters regarding the old man. She still has reservations about Walru but keeps them to herself. "Everyone okay?" She asks her companions.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 4:39:46 PM
Isaac makes sure that Oh-No is alright and smiles as Kristoph slaps him on the back "Thanks but I didn't do much wish I could have been more use in the fight" He also retrieves his Sap and puts away his sword.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Tuesday August 24th, 2021 5:21:55 PM
Einar looks at his blade with disgust as he wipes the goo from the centipede. He's happy the scrapper is over because Oh-No sure gave him a nice bruise!
Should Oh-No be still on the ground the Barbarian sticks out a hand to help him up. "I don't want to run into that shoulder of yours again... I'd rather share some ale instead."
(2 rounds of fatigue for Einar as he comes down from his rage)
Mudee Watters? - DM Zachary Wednesday August 25th, 2021 12:22:19 AM Kristoph makes friendly banter. Isaac makes sure Oh-No is alright. Teddy and GoreThum agrees to talk. Tae-Che checks on everyone. Snark cleans up their stinky companion. Einar offers a hand of friendship. Faeloi is concerned about her mess.
Oh-No accepts the aid and regains his feet, "You fight good." He rubs some of the bruises given him.
Walru motions to the longboat and it doesn't take long to get you all aboard the Yearly Hawk. He issues some commands and some of the crew bring out some herbs and salves. They stink a little and sting on some of the worst bruises but they bring quick comfort. Everyone is healed of all non-lethal damage
Perception or Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice as you interact with the crew something odd. Unlike every citizen of Heranmar you've run into, you see no signs of superstition. Which is doubly odd since sailors are generally extra superstitious. But there are no wards against evil, no hurried prayers against ill luck, or anything of the sort aboard.}
Walru then leads you into the rear cabin, which somehow fits all of you, and offers cool drinks. "Alright, let's get introductions done proper. I'm Walru Gumboot, best smuggler on the southern continent, this is my right hand man Oh-No, and we're aboard the fastest ship on the sea, the Yearly Hawk. Back on shore you mentioned how you're looking into the disappearance of the town's pet gold fish. And you said the fortune teller said there was a mastermind behind it." He frowns, obviously thinking something over.
"Against the walls between here and the Sea Gate are the warehouses. One was recently bought by a character named Mudee Watters. Among his acquisitions are 10 barrels of drinking water. You think he would have sold them immediately to the Next Horizon, but he didnt. Said the water was all contaminated and he would have to empty them out. Only he hasnt yet., he looks around the group waiting if there are any questions.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=3 ; d20=1 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 7:34:24 AM
Gore'Thum can't raise an eyebrow, but he can sort of widen an eye to simulate it. "Muddy Waters? Either a pseudonym or someone who's parents had an amusing sense of humor. Presumably the water was to make a pond for the fish, if this is connected to the theft."
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Wednesday August 25th, 2021 11:54:35 AM "I'm Kristoph. Thanks for the salves". He dabs one on his bruise. He asks if Muddee is human and what sort of numbers he has.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20+2=15 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 11:55:03 AM
Snark is a bit nervous aboard the longboat as he's not a good swimmer, but is happy to set food aboard the larger Yearly Hawk. He says to no one in particular, "You know, I spent a few years aboard a ship like this, a bit larger through, as a carpenter." He pays special attention to the woodwork on the ship. He is also very interested in the herbs and salves they use, asking about them - what sort of plants they use, how they made them, etc - and if he can buy some.
As he looks around, he notices something different about this lot and asks, "So, you folks don't seem as figgity and superstitious as those Heranmarians. Why's that?"
Later, in the captain's cabin he has a couple questions:
"You know that dead fella Sloe, Gargul rest his soul, said 'The fish is in mysterious water, many waters.' What do you suppose that means?"
"He also said that other folk couldn't find a fish like that 'cause they can't look in muddy water. Do you spose he meant this fella, or sumpthin else? And if it is actually muddy water, do you know where we can find a filter for such a thing?"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20=4 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+7=20 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 6:03:09 PM
Isaac asks Waru "Is there any thing else you can tell us about this warehouse? He must have security or someone looking after it if he's keeping the fish there." (Sense motive & Perception 4) (Diplomacy 20)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+10=20 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 6:12:49 PM
"Thank you very much Mr. Snark." Faeloi is glad to be rid of the muck. She turns to Oh-No. "Good fight, Oh-No. That was very entertaining although I could have done without being dropped in rot or whatever that was."
Faeloi heads aboard the ship and also notices the lack of wards. Maybe they're not from Heranmar. Or maybe the superstition doesn't extend to water. If that were the case though, why wouldn't people spend more time in boats or build structures on the water? That probably wasn't right.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Wednesday August 25th, 2021 7:07:26 PM
Pleased to see the bruises are quickly healed Einar is listening to the conversation. All has been asked so no need to add more.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=4 ; d20+3=11 ; Wednesday August 25th, 2021 9:17:41 PM
Tae Che lets some of the others go before her onto the 'Hawk'. She follows into the cabin and finds a place to sit and listen to all the questions and answers. She didn't have any other questions of her own that hadn't already been asked. (Perception: 4; Sense Motive: 11)
Q&A - DM Zachary Thursday August 26th, 2021 1:42:31 AM Kristoph thanks them for the healing. Isaac asks about the warehouse. Teddy and GoreThum questions parental namings. Tae-Che has already had her questions asked. Snark asks a lot of questions Einar awaits answers. Faeloi notes the lack of wards and ponders.
Walru harrumphs as you ask about the lack of signs and wards, "People around here are way too worried about a bunch of spirits that don't even realize we exist. Everything in life can be had with the proper skill and a little bit of luck. Wishing away on a spirit just gives you an excuse to be mediocre."
"Now as to old Mudee, don't know much about him. I imagine he keeps his warehouse locked up tight, most around here do. And for someone to be holding onto so much fresh water, that might be contaminated, but then not dump it... Seems pretty mysterious to me. And if old Sloe was being quite literal the names do match up. I'd be real careful if you move against him though, I imagine that gnome wasn't the only one on his payroll capable of handling a blade, if he's the one behind all this."
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday August 26th, 2021 8:11:50 AM
Gore'Thum thanks Walru for the information and assures him they'll get backup. After all the whole town is looking for the fish and surely the local law enforcement would help them get a warrant and provide some back up while they check the place out. It wouldn't due for 8 random people to break into the place on a suspicion of wrong-doing after all. From his comments the frog expects things to be simple, but his tone says that he knows something will go horribly wrong at some point. Teddy looks worried. "We'll be careful right?"
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Thursday August 26th, 2021 4:57:38 PM "Thanks much for that info there Walru. How do we know which warehouse belongs to this Mudee fella? Where's he actually live? Has he got any other businesses in town, or is he connected to anyone important? Anything else we oughta know about him?"
"Well folks - where to next? Shall we take a look at the lay of the land around that warehouse? I spent mosta' my spells today, so it might be a good idea that we rest before actually tryin' to get into the place."
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Thursday August 26th, 2021 5:55:15 PM
Faeloi turns to the group, "I'm pretty decent at staying hidden, and I've a good eye, if you're looking for someone to do some scouting at any point."
To Walru she asks, "How long have you and your crew been around this area? Are you from around here?"
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Thursday August 26th, 2021 6:43:36 PM
Away from Walru Kristoph asks "Should we chat to the sheriff?". The lay of the land sounds like a plan.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Friday August 27th, 2021 12:22:03 AM
Tae Che nods in assent to Kristoph's question. "Probably be a good idea to at least inform the sheriff of what might happen. And getting a plan together with scouting and recon regarding guards in the area sounds good too."
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Friday August 27th, 2021 6:21:07 AM "We can't just barge into the warehouse, else anyone inside be well within their rights to attack us as intruders or thieves." Gore'Thum points out. "Besides, while suggestive, this is no proof that the fish is there. Should we go in without official backing and find no signs of our goal we would be libel to criminal charges."
Should we chat to the Sheriff - DM Zachary Friday August 27th, 2021 9:46:56 AM Kristoph asks about the sheriff. Isaac ? Teddy and GoreThum think about legal back up. Tae-Che thinks getting local law enforcement is good Snark asks about Mudee and his other ventures and suggests a rest. Einar ? Faeloi volunteers to scout and asks about Walru.
Walru responds to the questions, "I don't know much about Mudee. He's new to town, keeps himself pretty secluded. He's been moving a lot of good and not all of it on the up and up if you catch my drift. Not afraid to get his hands dirty from what I've heard, gives decent smugglers a bad name.
As for myself, I was born in dirt city but the sea is my life. Heranmar is my base of operations, good business opportunities here, and the docks have less bureaucrats than Dirt City."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Friday August 27th, 2021 1:32:40 PM
Snark gets out his pipe again, ready to use it once we're outside. He gestures with it as he talks.
"Oh, so what does this Mudee guy look like, how can we recognize him?
"Which is sumthin we shoulda asked about you before we got here, Otto. Oh, and thanks - you've been most helpful. Holler if we can be of any help to you in the future."
Snark smiles at Walru with this last part. He's ready to depart and wander over by the warehouses to check things out and to then get some rest.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday August 27th, 2021 8:35:23 PM
Isaac turns over the facts from Walru over in his head as Snark asks his questions. One thought comes back to him and he asks Walru "You've been here for quite awhile right? Even if you don't believe in the superstitions you must have heard of them. Is there an stories tied to the fish?" After that he asks Snark "Do you have any place in mind to go rest I was going to go see if I can rent a room from the inn. I don't fancy a night sleeping on rocks after sleeping in that boat.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Saturday August 28th, 2021 7:44:52 PM
Gore'Thum and Teddy are ready to go but the others still have questions. They'll ask about a ride back to shore once everyone is done talking.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Sunday August 29th, 2021 6:05:19 PM "So this Mudee fella is new around here huh... does that mean he's disrupting business as it used to be around here? Is he hindering your affairs?", Einar wonders out loud...
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Sunday August 29th, 2021 10:32:45 PM
Faeloi smirks a little at "decent smugglers," but she doesn't comment. She has no further questions, so she keeps quiet for a bit and listens to the conversation.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Monday August 30th, 2021 2:48:25 PM
Kristoph is happy with all the questions asked, a bit conflicted but ready to leave.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Monday August 30th, 2021 9:36:51 PM
Tae Che continues to listen to the others. She wonders what is next for the companions.
Back on dry land - DM Zachary Monday August 30th, 2021 9:59:07 PM Kristoph is ready to go. Isaac asks about the fish and resting. Teddy and GoreThum is ready to go. Tae-Che ? Snark wants to check out the warehouses and rest. Einar asks about Walru's affairs. Faeloi smiles at Walru's self-humor
Walru scratches his chin when asked what Mudee looks like, "Never seen the fellow myself but I've heard he's a tall lanky fellow, looks kind of creepy. As for the fish, people around here view it as sort a good luck charm for the whole town. It's supposed to keep all the good spirits happy and the bad spirits away. If it doesn't get returned soon everyone's gonna start blaming everything bad on the fish disappearing, be afraid to do anything important, the whole town will shut down. But I best let you all get on with your business, Oh-No takes these fine folk back to shore."
Oh-No leads the way and soon you all find yourself back on dry land. It's been a busy day and several feel the need for rest. The Inn is the only real lodging in town, Faeloi has been staying there, she came in a few days before. The sheriff's office is by the western gate. and the warehouses are all grouped by the docks.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 7:50:31 AM
Kristoph thinks aloud. "The town is gonna be full of paranoid, curtain-twitchers for the next few days. I mean they were already immersed in a level of paranoia that beggars belief. So before we look like we are trying to take the law into our own hands I vote we speak to the Sheriff. More's the point let's see what happened to the gnome he arrested. I don't think either will know anything about this skinny weird guy Walru mentions, but the Sherrif'll be able to tell us about the docks, the layout and maybe more. Also, we should find out if and how the watch can assist us. Is he prepared to send help if needed, or are we on our own." he shrugs.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 12:03:44 PM "Thanks for the ride and the fight Oh-No."
Snark waits until we're ashore before lighting his pipe. He puffs on it as he walks. Snark knows Isaac or Tae Che probably make a better first impression than the little gnome - he's gotten into trouble shooting his mouth off before.
"Well, Walru said the warehouses are against the wall between here and the Sea Gate, so we should be able to walk past 'em and go into town by the Sea Gate. And then see the Sherriff.
"Suit yourself talkin' to the Sheriff, but I had a guy tell me once, 'You don't ask a question if you don't wanna know the answer.' Asking about the gnome is smart. Maybe you can let him know we were looking for a job, that somebody said maybe we could get a job at the warehouses, but we were told that we'd best avoid some fella named Mudee. Ask the Sherrif what he knows about Mudee and which warehouse might be his to avoid?"
What do we see walking past the warehouses? Any security? Any people matching the description we got for Mudee? Snark takes out his little bat familiar and shows him the warehouses for future reference.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 6:20:28 PM
Gore'Thum and Teddy already gave their opinions so remain silent.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+10=20 ; Tuesday August 31st, 2021 6:58:01 PM
Faeloi turns to Oh-No. "If you get randomly pelted with rotten vegetables sometime in the next few days, just recall that pile of dung."
Faeloi also looks around at the warehouses (perception 20).
She isn't too excited to be returning to the inn and her brother and cousins. They've been making a big stink about being stuck in this ho-dunk town with all the crazy mystic people, and she's had enough of it. She will be happy for a warm meal and some drink though.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 7:51:27 PM
Einar listens to Kristoph and Snark as they speak of a plan of action. He agrees with Snark... passing by the warehouse wonft hurt anyone but he would be surprised if they see something. Then again hr would be amased if the Sheriff would allow them to thow a party at Mudeefs warehouse.
hSnark... you said it yourself... if we want answers we have to go ask for them. We could just go knocking on Mudeefs front door and ask him about the fish...h
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=17 ; Tuesday August 31st, 2021 9:08:51 PM
Tae Che keeps an eye roaming as they walk by the warehouses. "That might be the only thing we will be able to do without breaking a law or some such." She comments regarding Einar's statement about knocking on the door. (Perception: 17)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday August 31st, 2021 10:21:09 PM
Isaac thanks Walru and Oh-no for all the information. Back on dry land he decides that while it's important to find the fish, for now he needed a break and heads back over to the Inn to check if any rooms are still available to rent. He had the feeling that he might be here in town for a while and he preferred having at least a place to sleep.
In trouble with the Law- DM Zachary Wednesday September 1st, 2021 2:24:04 AM Kristoph wants to talk to the sheriff. Isaac checks the inn for rooms. Teddy and GoreThum are ready. Tae-Che doesn't want to break the law. Snark marks the warehouse and agrees about talking to the sheriff. Einar suggests knocking on the front door. Faeloi looks around the warehouse.
The warehouses are on the way to most of the rest of town so you take a walk past them. You're able to ask around and figure out which warehouse changed hands recently. It's a solid looking building not much different than any of the others. Faeloi and Tae'che do notice that the door and windows have recently been replaced with very sturdy padlocked versions. You don't see anyone who seems to be hanging around that warehouse in particular.
You then head over to the Barracks. You recognize the deputy at the front desk as one of the men on duty at the pool. He recognizes you in return. "Good of you to finally stop by. Sheriff has some business with you. Wait one moment." He then steps into a back office and you hear some muttered conversation. Very shortly a stout florid man with a serious face steps out with the deputy, "So here's the newest "adventurers" come to cause trouble in my town. But where's my manners, Eugene Bates, Sheriff of Heranmar. So why don't you tell me why there was bloodshed in the town square this morning?" He casts a critical eye over the group, waiting for answers.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Wednesday September 1st, 2021 7:22:20 AM
Gore'thum and Teddy are confused. Weren't they just here talking to that nice lady sheriff who sent them over... oh wait that lady was not a sheriff. The pair look sheepish. "We were coming here. Got diverted. Apologies." the large frog says. Teddy looks a little surprised to see Gore'Thum apologize before quickly adding his own. "We were coming here when some adventurer lady pulled us over and the deputies didn't seem to mind."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20+4=9 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 2:01:15 PM
The little gnome lets his pipe go out at he approaches the sheriff's office so as not to bring smoke inside. He knocks the spent tobacco out, careful to not allow any live embers cause a problem.
Snark lags back a bit and waits for others to answer the Sheriff's question about bloodshed. Snark's not a big law and order guy and doesn't want to get crosswise with the Sheriff.
As he does so he looks around the Barracks (Perception 9). He nods to the deputy he recognizes from before and says quietly, "Hey, nice seeing you again. So where's that jerk gnome that killed Sloe and attacked us? Is he new in town like us or is he a town regular? Anybody come asking about him?"
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+10=19 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 6:14:25 PM
Faeloi isn't a fan of asking Mudee about the fish and tells Einar so. A decent smuggler like Walru isn't going to tell a random stranger squat about what he's smuggling; a corrupt smuggler like Mudee is more likely to just attempt to knock you off you for getting too close to the truth.
As Faeloi wasn't around for the bloodshed (other than some centipedes), she stays quiet and looks around with Snark (perception 19) at the Sheriff's place.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Wednesday September 1st, 2021 6:43:23 PM
Einar's not the smartest in the group so when Faeloi voices her opinion as to why should would rather not go knocking on Muddee's front door he shrugs his shoulders : "You're probably right miss. It would just make life a lot more simple if we could just ask him wouldn't it... "
When they get questioned by the Sheriff Einar response is plain and simple : "They assassinated the man we were talking to... we returned the favor... and I will do it again any day "
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=22 ; Wednesday September 1st, 2021 7:05:07 PM
Kristoph is quiet. He watches the sheriff (sense motive: 22).
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Wednesday September 1st, 2021 9:12:06 PM
Tae Che, as she had a fairly front row seat to the happenings, answers the sheriff. "Good Sheriff Bates, we are all new in town and were intrigued by the ramblings of the man called Sloe regarding the fish that, I gather, is something of an icon of good tidings and that it was gone. He asked several of us to sit with him so he could give more context to the fish when he was brutally murdered in front of us by the gnome and two humans. The gnome said something to the effect of 'They know who we are, kill them.' and that's when me and my compatriots took to the justice the three deserved. When the guards appeared, wishing for a non-lethal resolution, that is when the tactics changed and you have the gnome and another in your clutches. I deeply regret that not all three will receive their due justice by the law."
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Wednesday September 1st, 2021 10:43:04 PM
Isaac is over at the inn looking to get a room. Later he tells the sheriff what he saw " We we're talking with that man I asked you about the one yelling about the fish and he started giving us this card reading as he's going on suddenly he falls over a knife in his back and that gnome you caught us fighting with tells his goons to get rid of us. It was self defense that we started fighting and I'm sorry that it resulted in blood shed but I will not be killed so easily by a bunch of thugs."
In trouble with the Law- DM Zachary Thursday September 2nd, 2021 1:34:56 AM Kristoph watches closely. Isaac tell the story. Teddy and GoreThum apologize. Tae-Che explains the situation. Snark asks after the prisoner. Einar still supports his actions. Faeloi keeps her eyes open.
As the party apologizes and offers explanations the sheriff softens his look somewhat, although he gives the frog a double take when it talks. "Apologies and explanations accepted. I did some checking of the scene and into the two prisoners you left in my care. They're rotten customers through and through. Wanted on murder charges in Dirt City. Third was as well so you saved him a trip to the gallows. They're not saying much. But speaking of the prisoners, rule around here is you bring in a wanted man you get whatever is on his person. All their gear is in that locker over there, it's yours. You found any leads on our missing fish? He wards himself against ill luck at even the thought of the town's lucky fish being missing.
And true to his word in the nearby chest is a stash of equipment, your reward. 2 med shortswords, 2 med daggers, 2 small shortswords (1 masterwork), small studded leather armor, potion of cure light wounds, potion of jump, potion of feather fall, alchemist's fire (4), smokesticks (2), thunderstones (4); 25.4gp in coins, brass ring 7gp, small agate 5gp,
pearl prayer beads Appraise DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { Worth 500gp }
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday September 2nd, 2021 8:15:20 AM "Warehouse. Man named Mudee. Suspicious water." Gore'Thum tells the sherrif. Teddy translates, "A man named Mudee has gotten a large amount of fresh water and is using odd claims to avoid selling it or disposing of it." He explains the whole thing about claims it's contaminated but how it was never disposed of.
"Might be nothing. Might be important. Worth checking. You assist?" Gore'Thum asks.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Thursday September 2nd, 2021 11:34:37 AM
Snark notes the Sherrif's reaction to Gore'Thum. "I know! We have a talking frog - how cool is that?"
"Wow - we got a reward! See, it just goes to show that crime doesn't pay. But a job does. We were thinking about checking out the warehouses for a job, and it might be a good excuse to also check on this Mudee fella and what he's up to. Do you know anything about him or his warehouse?"
(OOC: Do we sell mundane loot in the Catacombs or in town through the DM. Is there a Catacombs outlet here in town?)
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Thursday September 2nd, 2021 6:19:28 PM
Einar listens to the sheriff and then is keen on checkng what spoils are left. Why were they carrying alchemist's fire (4), smokesticks (2), thunderstones (4)? that's a lot of potions to craft.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20=13 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 6:43:07 PM
Kristoph examines the pearl prayer beads (appraise:13) and shares their value. Saw some just like that once, selling for 500 gold". He puts them down again. "Can anyone charm the prisoners"?
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=22 ; Thursday September 2nd, 2021 9:08:40 PM
Tae Che looks at all the spoils the party just received. She also looks at the prayer beads very intently and for a bit longer than she probably should have. After a moment, she turns to the Sheriff. "So, we'd like to check out the warehouses but don't wish to overstep lawful boundaries. Any way that could happen?" (Appraise: 22)
She then turns to Kristoph, "Unfortunately, that's not in my repertoire."
Source? - DM Zachary Saturday September 4th, 2021 1:06:48 AM Kristoph asks about charming the prisoners and values the pearls. Isaac ? Teddy and GoreThum spills the story and asks for help. Tae-Che asks about getting into the warehouse. Snark asks about the warehouse and loot. Einar checks the spoils. Faeloi listens in.
(OOC: Mundane loot can be sold in town per usual. There is a catacombs entrance in town. You will have a chance to use it once the module is finished.)
The sheriff gives you a critical eye as you tell him about Mudee and his warehouse. "I'm afraid that's not much to go on. You wouldn't be able to share the source of that information would you?" He gives you all a knowing look. "Maybe you don't want to answer that. But here's what I can do. I'll send a deputy to meet you at the warehouse and get them to open up for a look. What time should I have him meet you?"
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Sheriff seems to know exactly who your source is.}
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=19 ; Sunday September 5th, 2021 6:38:27 AM
(Sense Motive:19) Kristoph acknowledges the 'knowing look' with one of his own but remains silent on the subject. "when's the best time to catch them out? Nightime?" He grins.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+3=4 ; Sunday September 5th, 2021 5:07:07 PM
(Sense Motive: 4) Tae Che states, "Umm...any one have a good time to do this? Perhaps dusk or nighttime, like Kristoph said." She's oblivious to any social cues that were being passed between the group and the sheriff.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Sunday September 5th, 2021 6:27:05 PM
Teddy is a little uncertain about if to share the source or not. Gore'Thum just doesn't care enough to tell the sheriff. "Now is good." Gore'Thum states. Teddy considers several moments and adds, "People are freaking out because the missing fish right? We might want to go sooner rather then later before it gets to bad."
Even Einar senses the sheriff knows perfectly well why their source is. Strange though for normally he's oblivious to what others seem to think or want...
"I'm guessing you have an idea who our source might be... you questioning the reliability perhaps of said source?
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Sunday September 5th, 2021 10:01:22 PM "Well, I'm not gonna be much help until tomorrow. If it's just taking a look around I spose we could go now, but I got a feeling we're gonna run into trouble and will want a little magic."
He wiggles his fingers in the air as he mentions magic.
Snark will see about a room is in the inn.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+1=15 ; Sunday September 5th, 2021 10:16:48 PM
Faeloi gets the idea that the sheriff already knows their source, so unless there's a reason they need to confirm this fact, she won't be speaking his name. She wouldn't want to accidentally get their new friends in trouble before she can pay Oh-No back for the rot pile. "If Snark is needing some time to recover, then I would agree that we wait until he's rested up. I'd be happy to help with some scouting in the meantime, although I'd feel better about it if we waited until the full party is ready before any of us gets too close."
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Sunday September 5th, 2021 10:44:20 PM
Gore'Thum looks to the sheriff for his opinion.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Monday September 6th, 2021 10:40:45 AM
Isaac ask "the deputy will they be sticking around if something happens or will they come back here to get help if we discover anything?"
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Monday September 6th, 2021 5:30:39 PM
"We'll probably need a good night sleep anyhow. And I should go check if Selene found a nice play to stay.", Einar adds assuming they'll go check on the warehouse the next day.
Good Night's Rest - DM Zachary Monday September 6th, 2021 11:48:09 PM Kristoph asks about the time. Isaac asks about the deputy. Teddy and GoreThum suggests now. Tae-Che thinks dusk or night time. Snark advises resting for some magic tricks Einar questions the sheriff Faeloi backs up the resting.
The sheriff responds to the questioning, "Not much passes in a town this size that I don't hear about. Especially when a bunch of new folk are loudly asking around the dock for a certain smuggler and then come knocking with information no one else has. But we also need our fish back.", he shudders and makes a sign against evil, "If you're looking to catch never-do-wells out dawn is the best time. Good morals lead to early rising. If it's agree-able to you, I'll have Morris meet you at the Inn at first light. And you can give this warehouse a look over."
Unless there are further questions for the sheriff or others the next scene will be at the warehouse. Do you rest? What time do you want to approach? And what is your approach strategy? Morris will just go to the front door with the harbor master key if no one else directs him.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 6:46:31 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy are happy to meet the sheriff's man at the inn in the morning. Gore'Thum finally gets a chance to take a bath like he's been wanting to do since he got off the boat. Afterwards he hangs around the common room for a bit looking incredibly relaxed.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 3:13:06 PM
Snark had pointed out the warehouse to his bat familiar when we were there.
Once it's dark outside the Inn, Snark will cast Speak with Animals. He will say to his bat, "Now listen to me Twinkle, I want you to go to that building I showed you before. Be careful. If there's any risk, just come back here. Any cats or owls that could get you, just come back.
"But if it's safe, I want you to hang around outside for a while and see where people come in and out. If there is an easy way to squeeze in, take a look around inside. Then come back to me, and in the morning I'll ask you what you saw. I'll be inside here and will let you in when you return.
"Remember Twinkle, be careful and don't stay if it's not safe." He pets the little creature and sends her off.
(Twinkle has lowlight vision, blindsense 20', AC 17, INT 6. She maintains an empathic link with Snark as long as she's within one mile if him, so she should be able to let him know when she returns.)
Snark will rest for a total of 8 hours, and plans to rise before dawn to study spells. How much was a room at the inn?
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 4:21:49 PM
Back at the inn Kristoph meditates in the lotus position for a few hours then rests.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 6:13:29 PM
Faeloi will rest up, have some breakfast, and then meet at the inn.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Tuesday September 7th, 2021 8:19:19 PM
Tae Che goes back to the inn, asks if there's any rooms left. If so, she pays for one, willing to share if needed. If not, she asks if she can sleep on the floor in the main room. When others wake, she is already up and ready.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Wednesday September 8th, 2021 12:47:42 PM
(OOC, I know it's limited what an INT 6 bat can really understand. I'm just hoping we can get some idea of what creatures may come and go, what they might be carrying, and where the entrances are. Also, perhaps we'll get an idea of what creatures are inside the place.)
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Wednesday September 8th, 2021 6:56:03 PM
As they will meet the constable in the morning Einar will go find his girlfriend. At first light he gets up, does some shadowfight training and then prepares to go check the warehouse.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Wednesday September 8th, 2021 7:15:46 PM
Isaac thanks the sheriff and leaves to go to the inn. He wants to get a good nights rest and wakes up early in the morning. He also gets breakfast when he wakes up having missed it the previous morning he wants to try the local food. He talks to the inn keeper and mostly asks about the local superstitions.
Almost get Eated - DM Zachary Thursday September 9th, 2021 1:57:48 AM
Back at the inn everyone manages to get a room for 5 sp a night, breakfast and dinner included. The party gets in some well deserved rest, but not before Snark sends out a sneaky little scout. Twinkle nods in acknowledgement and disappears into the night. Snark gets a few different feeling over the course of the mission, hungry, yummy, CAT!, relief, interest, boredom, interest, back to boredom, and then Twinkle finds her way back. In the morning she seems ready to make her report.
Speak with Animals Highlight to display spoiler: {Almost get eated. Dock cats scary. Building closed up like cocoon. 2 two legs go inside with big barrel. Look heavy. Nobody come out.}
You all get up fully rested and find some nice warm biscuits and gravy ready in the main room even before first light. True to the sheriff's word a deputy enters the inn in short order, a large key ring hanging from his waist, "Spirits bless you this morning. I'm Morris. Ready to go?"
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday September 9th, 2021 6:27:17 AM
The pair are up early and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. They are ready to go by the time the deputy arrives.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=11 ; Thursday September 9th, 2021 9:14:11 AM
Kristoph is just finishing the last mouthful of his warm biscuits and gravy, he lets the spoon gently tinkle against the bowl, cracks his knuckles and rolls his shoulders and neck as if limbering up before standing and slightly bowing to the deputy. "Good morning Morris and may the spirits bless you too. Ready for this?"
Interesting fact about Kristoph. He's borderline paranoid and consequently always tries to read people to the best of his ability. (Sense Motive on the deputy: 11). In this case he's just looking for something unexpected [OOC note to refs: most of the time there is no need to reply unless he sees something off].
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Thursday September 9th, 2021 1:56:52 PM
Snark is relieved to have his little bat back. He'll scratch her head a bit as she delivers her report. Then he rises and studies spells.
Coming down into the common room for breakfast, he holds up his bat familiar as he says to the others, "I sent Twinkle off to check out the warehouse comings and goings. She wasn't able to get inside, which means they got that place locked up tighter than a dwarf's purse. Still, she did see someone go in with a heavy barrel and not come out.
"Also, we oughta spilt up some of this stuff we got so it'll be useful."
Later the little gnome looks up at Tae-Che as he eats. "I saw you cast Color Spray yesterday, so I didn't bother with that spell today. So, my offensive spells aren't so good, but I can make that Einar fella big."
Abilities/Items Acid Dart (Sp) 6 - 0 used Gnome (Sp) 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, and Speak with Animals.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Thursday September 9th, 2021 5:18:51 PM "No small cracks or gaps for a bat to steal into a warehouse? That's not suspicious." Faeloi says this with obvious sarcasm. "I wonder what could be in that barrel? I'm guessing this place won't be easy to get into without alerting someone. Do you think they have an alarm spell or someone keeping watch?"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Thursday September 9th, 2021 7:31:33 PM
Tae Che finishes with her breakfast as the deputy comes in. When Snark gives a rundown of his spells, she replies to him, "Well, I know Daze, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost, Color Spray, and Mage Armor. Just for your information, Snark." She then she smiles and puts a thumb up saying she's all set to go.
Bat Proof Warehouse- DM Zachary Friday September 10th, 2021 2:06:08 AM Kristoph greets the deputy and gives the poor man a look over. Isaac ? Teddy and GoreThum are ready. Tae-Che gives her magic repertoire. Snark gives his magic repertoire. Einar ? Faeloi voices suspicion.
The party seems determined to enter the warehouse and leads the way down to the docks. Most of the town still appears to be asleep, but there are a few people moving around, most appear to be fishermen. They give a wide berth to the armed group accompanied by a lawman. You arrive at the line of warehouses without anyone seeming to notice you. The south side of the warehouse faces the road and has a standard office door, locked tight two closely shuttered windows, and large loading door. The east and west sides are blank walls with a 5 foot wide alley between them and the adjacent warehouses. The north side has a large loading door leading to the docks. Twinkle noted the two men enter through the office door. Morris has a master key to unlock the office door, "Sheriff told me to let you all lead. Do you want me to unlock the door or you need to look around more?"
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Friday September 10th, 2021 8:07:24 AM
Teddy frowns and hesitantly makes a suggestion. "Um... is there more then one entrance? If so they could sneak the fish out the back while stalling us up front."
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday September 10th, 2021 5:28:01 PM
Isaac was glad to finally spend the night in a bed that wasn't a hammock and is in high spirits in the morning . At the warehouse he tells the deputy "I'm ready to go in."
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Friday September 10th, 2021 6:12:54 PM
Faeloi nods at Teddy, "He has a point. Maybe we should circle the building once just to be sure."
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=14 ; Friday September 10th, 2021 6:55:21 PM
Kristoph smirks at the 'tighter than a dwarf's purse' comment and then looks down, trying to hide his outburst/faux-pas.
"Good advice, let's do a lap and then if there are multiple entrances decide. I'd prefer we stayed together. Can Twinkle watch somewhere else?" (perception:14)
Palms itch. Fire burns through his blood.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Friday September 10th, 2021 9:05:19 PM
Tae Che nods in assent to the comment regarding walking around the building once before heading in. "So, who wants to go take a walk?"
A good look around - DM Zachary Saturday September 11th, 2021 12:41:06 PM Kristoph wants to check together. Isaac is ready. Teddy and GoreThum asks about back entrances. Tae-Che is good to walk around Snark ? Einar ? Faeloi suggests circling the building
The party scopes out the building. There are 5 potential entry points they can see. 1. The office door - a standard 5 foot wide wooden door locked tight. 2 & 3. Windows on each side of the office door - technically big enough for a human to climb through large shutters cover these windows locked tight. 4 & 5. Large loading doors on each side of the warehouse. These are 10 foot wide and very heavy. Opening them would be a task for several people and would take some time.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Sunday September 12th, 2021 4:43:51 PM
Gore'Thum and Teddy volunteer to cover the back loading door entrances. With two of them they can watch both doors.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Sunday September 12th, 2021 6:01:39 PM
(ooc sorry for missing posts)
Of course Einar has been following along with the group quietly. He was happy to hear Snark had the ability to increase his size. He has heard of such a spell but he never tried it before...
"Where should I go?" Einar asks as he unsheathes his sword.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Sunday September 12th, 2021 6:10:23 PM
Isaac volunteers to go through the front door. "If there are any guards I'll fight them. Is anyone else coming with me?"
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Sunday September 12th, 2021 11:41:42 PM
Snark listens to the plan, and has his own idea.
"Hmmm. So Teddy Gore'Thum are covering the two big doors on either side of the warehouse. If you two have trouble, holler. And if we yell, come running. Doesn't really look like anyone's coming in or out except through the office door.
"The rest of us should go in through the front. Morris - go ahead and open it up."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Sunday September 12th, 2021 11:47:22 PM
Also, Tae Che has two Thunderstones and one Achemist's Fire. Snark carries the rest of the potions and consumables for now. We can split stuff up later, but for now Snark has it if anyone needs things.
Snark lights a torch before we go in.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Monday September 13th, 2021 6:13:14 PM "Is anyone covering the office doors? If not, I'll take those."
OOC: I'm assuig the office doors are near each other, but if not then Faeloi will pick one, preferably which ever would be most difficult for the frog and his teddy to cover.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Monday September 13th, 2021 6:44:05 PM
Einar figures that going to the front door with blade drawn might be seen as a provocation for violence... so instead he stays somewhat near the back and let the others deal with the diplomatic approach. When things go dire he'll jump in.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Monday September 13th, 2021 11:33:49 PM
As Morris is unlocking the door, the little gnome casts Detect Magic. He keeps an eye on Morris.
10 barrels of water, take one down... - DM Zachary Tuesday September 14th, 2021 2:39:30 AM Kristoph ? Isaac stacks on the front door Teddy and GoreThum watch the loading doors. Sorry if I was not clear. The large loading doors Tae-Che ? Snark opens his magic sight as the door opens. Einar hangs back a little. Faeloi covers the door, the office doors are the entry point.
There seems to be some confusion as to the location of the doors. I probably should have provided a map earlier. So feel free to position yourselves on the map at your desired starting location. I took some best guesses.
As Morris opens the office door you hear some low voices within the building. It goes very quiet as the light from the early morning sun spread through the dimly lantern lit room. Inside you see a number of unsavory characters, including a pair of gnomes. They are standing around 10 water barrels and appear to be transferring something between the barrels. As the light catches off the object held by the thin man in the middle of the room you see a flash of gold and he drops a fish into the barrel in front of him.
"What is the meaning of this intrusion!" He yells at those gathered at the door.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:08:19 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy stare at the back doors. Gore'Thum quickly gets bored and distracted, but the one of the skills drilled into the bloodwitch was concentration and he stays laser focused on any possible attempts to escape.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 5:46:43 PM
Kristoph steps in and to the side of the door, he flows though gracefully. His hands are raised at chest height, palms out - showing he is unarmed. He nods a small 'hi' and then reads the room, remaining silent.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP9(16)/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 6:08:24 PM
The door's blocked so Einar waits for more to enter the warehouse or for things to go dire... in that case he'll just push his way in...
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 6:40:36 PM
Faeloi moves next to the door and pulls out her blade, ready to start slashing if, or rather, when things get ugly.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 6:51:55 PM
Snark casts Silent Image, and a large, ominous cloud forms in the warehouse rafters above Mudee's head. The image of the cloud occasionally flashes with light from within. Snark hopes this will draw their attention and cause them to think twice about attacking.
Snark swallows hard as he steps into the corner of the warehouse, gesturing for the more fighty types to do so also. He really doesn't want to die today. He hopes his voice doesn't crack as he speaks.
"Take it easy Mudee, take it easy. There doesn't have to be any bloodshed unless that's how you want this to end. We're just here for the fish. We have Deputy Morris here, and we have guards posted outside your warehouse doors. The whole town's lookin' for that fish you have there. Any false move and Morris there informs the Sherriff and the town you have their fish. This place is twitchier than a long tail cat in a rocking chair shop with that fish gone, so unless want the whole town coming down on your head you best give up the fish and end this peacefully.
"Oh, and you gnomes should know better than to be involved in this sort of thing."
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Tuesday September 14th, 2021 7:41:56 PM "Sorry for the intrusion, boys, but were here checking on the whereabouts of one 'Goldfish' that's missing from a pond near the inn. Apparently it is considered a good luck charm by the town. You wouldn't have seen it by chance?" Tae Che exclaims loudly as she stands in the doorway. She does allow anyone else to move by her.
10 barrels of water, take one down... - DM Zachary d20+11=20 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 3:14:07 AM Kristoph slips inside. Isaac? Teddy and GoreThum maintain their watch Tae-Che asks about the fish. Snark creates a little storm cloud and tries reason. Einar is ready to barge in. Faeloi draws steel.
Morris is clearly getting very nervous about the amount of weapons being shown, both by the party and by the crew inside the warehouse as they all have put hands on hilts. "Maybe I should get the sheriff." He takes a couple steps back, leaving the door clear.
The human glances up at the storm cloud for but a moment and then completely ignores it. "You've ruined everything! Kill them!" he screams before with a quick incantation he disappears.
Spellcraft DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Invisibility}
Everyone else inside grins evilly as they draw an assortment of blades.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+2=22 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=20 ; d2+4=5 ; d2+4=5 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 7:06:22 AM
Kristoph mutters "I guess that concludes negotiations" and takes a 5 ft step (along the wall) using a barrel as cover, reaching inside his sleeve he draws and throws two shuriken (being monk weapons/ammunition they are drawn as a free action and can be used in flurry with 10 ft range). He aims for the nearest thug (N-11: Attack:22 (nat 20 but fails to confirm crit) for 5 damage and: 20 also for 5 damage).
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Wednesday September 15th, 2021 7:33:38 AM
The pair out the back hear some yelling, but hesitate before rushing in, listening hard to hear signs of combat or if it's just a loud argument. They don't want to abandons their post if the guy up front is just yelling a lot as a distraction while others sneak out back (They'll join in next round)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Wednesday September 15th, 2021 3:46:59 PM "Kill them? That's your plan Mudee? You're not real bright.
"Listen boys, you're leader is not thinking straight. He went invisible, so you should assume his plan will be to escape this situation shortly and leave you all holdin the barrels. Think about it - the sheriff's office knows where we are, so the whole town will know where this place is and where their fish is.
"Even if you could kill us, you can't kill the whole town. Surrender to us before whole town gets here to string you all up!"
Then Snark will move just outside and cast Enlarge Person on Einar. Einar should be able to squeeze through the 5' door just fine.
(For the DM's benefit, those here could only disbelieve the Silent Image if they interacted with it, which I don't think anyone has. With Snark casting a spell on Einar, the Silent Image will go away at the end of the round.)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+4=17 ; 2d4+3=9 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 4:02:39 PM
Faeloi peeks into the doorway and then runs up to the nearest thug and power attacks. (16 to hit, 12 dmg, forgot to add power attack to my initial rolls above)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP18/16 - AC13/9/11 - CMD 18 d20+7=22 ; 12d6+10=45 ; 2d6+10=16 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 4:53:09 PM
Einar gets through the door just in time for Snark to have him grow tall... let's just hope the ceiling is high enough. Once inside he barges straight on... enlarged and enraged... space 10 / reach 10
Einar attack Thug at I6 - Hits AC22 - damage 16HP (sorry forget the 12d6 :-) )
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+3=12 ; d8+2=8 ; Wednesday September 15th, 2021 9:11:15 PM
Isaac enters the warehouse blade drawn. Seeing the smiling thugs he moves to take them out attacking the one nearest to him. (Moves to K10 and attacks thug:12) (damage 8)
I guess that concludes the negotiations - DM Zachary d20+3=7 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+5=14 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 1:18:50 AM Kristoph throws some fancy monk knives Isaac steps forward to attack Teddy and GoreThum starts heading around the building. Tae-Che ? Snark makes the angry man big. Einar gets angry and big and swingy, fortunately being a warehouse the ceilings are plenty tall. Faeloi charges in, trying not to be out done by angry man.
Several good hits are landed but none of the enemies go down yet. The thug in front of Einar really wishes he was somewhere else.
Note for Snark: A spellcraft check to know what spell you were casting makes the illusion a little less frightening.
From the center of the room you hear some more casting of spells but no visible effects.
The rest of the combatants move up and attack.
Thugs 7 misses Einar 16 misses Isaac 10 misses Kristoph 14 misses Kristoph
Gnomes 9 and 15 miss Isaac 14 misses Faeloi (throwing dagger)
Thug1: AC 12 Damage 16 Thug2: AC 12 Damage 12 Thug3: AC 12 Damage 0 Thug4: AC 12 Damage 10 Gn1: AC 18 Damage 0 Gn2: AC 18 Damage 0 Mudee: AC: ? Damage: 0
Morris runs calling over his shoulder, "I'll get the Sheriff. Spirits protect us."
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+3=9 ; d20+3=18 ; d6+4=7 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:05:52 AM
Suddenly it was noisy but Kristoph was sure he could hear the barbarian - somehow his roar sounded deeper than normal? But with two thugs on him he couldn't allow any distractions. 'Best to get this fight over and done with as quickly as possible' he tells himself.
Despite having thrown sharp things at him, Kristoph was glad his opponent was still alive, he had no desire to kill anyone! He follows up with an elbow to the villains ribs (an unarmed/flurry attacks on Thug4: the first attack misses, but the second hits (18) for 7 damage - non-lethal).
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday September 16th, 2021 8:38:12 AM
Now certain those noises are combat, Teddy and Gore'Thum rush the door and try it. Presuming it opens, they enter and move to flank the enemy.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20+3=6 ; d20+7=10 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 1:13:44 PM
(DM - Thanks for the reminder on the Spellcraft thing. I often forget this.)
Snark pulls out a Thunderstone from his pocket, takes a 5' step, and throws it to the middle of the room.
He hits the square he was aiming for (AC 5, rolled a 6.) This should affect the area outlined in blue on the map. He hopes it will interfere with whatever Mudee is doing, and maybe have a nice flash-bang effect on the others.
Also, Snark fails on his Spellcraft check to see if he can tell what spell Mudee is/was casting. (10)
------------------------------- Thunderstone - You can throw this stone as a ranged attack with a range increment of 20 feet. When it strikes a hard surface (or is struck hard), it creates a deafening bang that is treated as a sonic attack. Each creature within a 10-foot-radius spread must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or be deafened for 1 hour. A deafened creature, in addition to the obvious effects, takes a -4 penalty on initiative and has a 20% chance to miscast and lose any spell with a verbal component that it tries to cast.
Since you donft need to hit a specific target, you can simply aim at a particular 5-foot square. Treat the target square as AC 5.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+6=17 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 2:57:08 PM
Tae Che, stunned for several seconds at the pure lack of diplomacy that occured, finally gets her bearings. Spellcraft: 17 to determine what Mudee is casting.
She then moves in (to H11) and casts Daze on Gnome 1. (DC: 13)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP18/16 - AC13/9/11 - CMD 18 d20+7=20 ; 2d6+10=21 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 6:18:18 PM
In a blind rage Einar just takes another swing at Thug1 probably slicing him in half... he should have known better than to get involved with this... Einar hits AC20 - damage 21HP
No need to close range on G1 but Einar none the less takes a step closer... if that one makes a bad move he'll take advantage of an AoO... (not sure if we can push the barrels aside or if an enlarged person can just walk between them - I have Einar positioned on the barrel right next to G1) Isaac can perhaps benefit from flanking bonus
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+3=8 ; Thursday September 16th, 2021 7:13:03 PM
Isaac keeps to the thug and swings his sword. "Give up or this will end badly for you" He misses.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11/11 d20+3=4 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 12:07:38 AM
Faeloi attacks the same thug again, but she gets distracted by the Thunderstone and swings wide. Very wide.
Warehouse Scramble - DM Zachary d20+2=18 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=8 ; d20+1=21 ; d4+1=3 ; 3d4=9 ; d20+3=21 ; d6+1=7 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+4=9 ; d4=3 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+4=18 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d20+3=8 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 12:12:07 AM Kristoph lays down some pain. Isaac swings for the fences Teddy and GoreThum attempt the large loading door, and find it to be locked tight. Tae-Che casts a spell and attempts to identify Mudee's magic. Snark throws a loud rock. Einar absolutely ruins Thug1 and steps up. (A medium creature can't share a square with a barrel, but I'll let a large creature stand with a barrel in one square.) Faeloi swings and misses.
Several thugs drop, some knocked out, others very very dead.
The two gnomes clap their hands to their ears and seem to avoid the worst of the thunder stone, the thug catch in the blast not so much.
The gnome seem to have more like halfling luck and shakes off Tae-Che's spell.
Tae-Che knows that Mudee cast invisibility on himself and thinks he cast an illusion spell last round.
You can make out disconnected footsteps and then the fighters hear chanting from behind them. Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 Mudees appear in the middle of the group as fire erupts from his hands. Kristoph, Faeloi, and Isaac take 9 fire damage (Reflex DC 14 for half).
Spellcraft DC 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Burning Hands}
Thug 2 5 ft steps and attacks Isaac 21 hits for 7 damage
Thug 3 attacks Kristoph Misses
Gnome 1 turns to Einar and attacks 21 hits for 4 damage
Gnome 2 5 ft steps and attacks Faeloi (thankfully Mudee is not armed and so does not flank) He hits with both blades (20 and 18) for 6 damage total
Thug1: DEAD Thug2: AC 12 Damage 12 Deafened Thug3: AC 12 Damage 0 Thug4: Unconscious Gn1: AC 18 Damage 0 Gn2: AC 18 Damage 0 Mudee: AC: ? Damage: 0
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 d20+4=24 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=4 ; d6+4=8 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 4:27:07 AM
(Reflex save:24) Kristoph ducks the majority of the flame but his hair is smoldering slightly after. He sidesteps the thugs blade and kicks him in the ribs (Flurry:19 for 8 damage on Thug3, second attack misses). It was getting tense and Kristoph felt lucky to still be standing, all he could smell was singed hair.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Friday September 17th, 2021 8:03:06 AM
The pair abandon the back door and run around front (run action lets them move 4x their speed and get to the office door but no inside)
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP14(18)/16 - AC13/9/11 - CMD 18 d20+7=22 ; 2d6+10=17 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 11:28:43 AM
Einar grunts when the little Gnome stings with his sword. He clenches his both hands firmly around the hilt of his sword and takes a swing at Gnome 1.
Einar hits AC22 - damage 17 HP
*** ACTIVE Spells or Abilities *** Enlarge person : 3 rounds of max 10 rounds Rage : 3 rounds of max 13 rounds
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20=19 ; d4=2 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 6:56:51 PM
Snark says to the human figure that towers over him, "Listen Mud-For-Brains, you're not very good at this. So let me give you a little tip - RUN!
"Morris there left to get the Sherriff, and I figure the townsfolk are going to be close behind. He saw you attack us for no reason, and he saw the fish. It looks like you want to add murder to your troubles.
"Now, you can also surrender and at least that way you're less likely to get strung up."
With that Snark swings his staff at the man, hoping to at least get rid of one of the images. He hits AC19, and gets rid of one of the images!
Snark is pretty scared of a physical fight, but he knows staying there also means Mudee will need to risk provoking an attack if he tries to cast another spell.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP -3/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=9 ; d20-1=18 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 8:29:35 PM
Isaac unfortunately takes a gout of flames full blast and then is stabbed by the thug. He was really hoping he would be better in this fight as his mind fades. The thug pulls back his blade from Isaac's body and Isaac tumbles on to his back unconscious. Luckily he stabilizes. Death saving throw: 18 Stable
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+1=11 ; Friday September 17th, 2021 9:24:30 PM
Tae Che grabs her longspear and stabs at Mudee, missing everything.(hit AC:11)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:1/11 d20+5=15 ; d20+3=16 ; Saturday September 18th, 2021 10:46:40 AM
Faeloi is able to dodge a little bit of the fire, but she's still singed. In her move to get out of the fire she manages to slam right into the little gnome's blades instead. She's barely conscious, but she attempts to get the gnome back but misses. She then steps away.
Warehouse Scramble - DM Zachary d3=1 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=20 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; Saturday September 18th, 2021 10:53:49 AM Kristoph dodges and kicks. Isaac burns and falls Teddy and GoreThum run to the front door. Tae-Che stabs. Snark swings. Einar is big and angry and let's the gnome know it. Faeloi swung and moves back.
Tae-Che and Snark - Mirror Image: If the attack is a hit, roll randomly to see whether the selected target is real or a figment. If it is a figment, the figment is destroyed. If the attack misses by 5 or less, one of your figments is destroyed by the near miss.
Tae-che missed by 5 or less and so destroys a figment, leaving 1 real Mudee and 2 figments. Snark rolls a hit, I rolled a 1(d3) to hit the real Mudee and not a figment. Snark please roll damage.
Thug 2 moves back and throws a dagger at Einar 16 hits for 2 damage
Thug 3 5 ft steps back and throws a dagger at Kristoph 10 hits for 3 damage
Gnome1 5 ft steps up and stabs at Einar 8 misses
Gnome 2 tumbles up to Einar (acrobatics 25 to avoid AoO) and stabs Einar 20 hits for 3 damage
Mudee gets a look of alarm as someone hits the real him and tries to cast a spell AoOs from Snark, Tae-Che, and Faeloi
Spellcraft 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Shield}
Thug1: DEAD Thug2: AC 12 Damage 12 Deafened Thug3: AC 12 Damage 8 Thug4: Unconscious Gn1: AC 18 Damage 17 Gn2: AC 18 Damage 0 Mudee: AC: 13 Images: 2 Damage: Snark
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20=17 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d20+7=15 ; d3=3 ; d20+3=5 ; Saturday September 18th, 2021 4:30:49 PM
Snark does 1 point of damage with his little staff in the previous attack. Then, his AOO hits AC 17 as Mudee is trying to cast whatever spell he's casting. Snark would do 1 more point of damage, possibly messing up his spell (rolled a 3 for images vs Mudee, so probably got rid of an image instead.)
"Careful Einar, don't let those gnomes flank you."
Snark weighs his options. He can see that Mudee has no weapon and is not a melee threat. Snark moves 5' and casts an Acid Dart at Mudee (spell-like ability), missing (hits AC 5). But at least he still threatens Mudee.
Then he sees his friends. "Oh, hey Teddy, Gore'Thum. Good to see you guys, c'mon in - this party's just getting started."
"For the rest of you - our Battle Frog is here, and you are all in a heap of trouble!"
(Although Snark is in front of the door, anyone can pass through a friendly occupied square.)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP -3/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Saturday September 18th, 2021 8:43:02 PM
Isaac is unconscious but feels great shame for being taken out so easily.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=9 ; d6+4=9 ; Sunday September 19th, 2021 8:40:39 AM
After the thug steps back Kristoph mirrors him by stepping 5 ft diagonally. As he does he hears the 'thwock' of the hurled dagger burying itself in the wood behind where he'd been, good timing! He forearm/elbows a scorcher to the thugs jaw. He was working up quite a sweat and his hair was still smoking but hey - he was alive! (Flurry on Thug 3: 13 for 9 damage, 2nd misses).
From this position he can see the fight and winces when he sees Isaac drop! He nearly does a double take when he sees the giant barbarian amd then spots three Mudee's and shouts: "Throw an Alchemist's Fire at ALL of them!"
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+1=7 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+6=9 ; Sunday September 19th, 2021 5:35:45 PM
Tae Che takes her opportunity attack against Mudee. (7 to hit, I believe is a miss). She then tries to bear down and hit him again. (4 to hit, definitely missing) The longspear stabs at the air hitting absolutely nothing solid.
Spellcraft to determine what Mudee is casting: Tae Che is too focused on attempting to wound Mudee, she doesn't hear the incantation correctly.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP14(18)/16 - AC13/9/11 - CMD 18 d20+7=26 ; d20+7=21 ; 2d6+10=16 ; 2d6+10=16 ; d20+3=16 ; Monday September 20th, 2021 4:15:27 AM
"... don't let them flank me?!? ... don't let them KILL me!! ... ooo where's a cleric when you need one... ", Einar thinks. Still Snark's right... he's getting himself in a tight spot here and those Gnomes seem to be quite nimble. He had hoped for a free swing if they tried to get near him. Guess not...
Being large is interesting but being large with weak armor makes you a target practice dummy... He got Gn1 pretty hard last swing so with some luck someone else will knock him down.
So Einar concentrates on Gn2... his falchion sings as he brings the blade down on the gnome holding it with both hands... Einar hits AC26 - Crit check hits AC21 succes - damage 32 HP
"LAY DOWN YOUR WEAPONS !!!" Einar growls... the blood of the Gnome he just sliced in two drips from his face. He just hopes to demoralize them so they surrender (Intimidate 16) There are casualties on both sides already so there's need to end this asap.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 0/13 - HP9(18)/16 - AC13/9/11 - CMD 18 Monday September 20th, 2021 4:27:25 AM
*** ACTIVE Spells or Abilities *** Enlarge person : 4 rounds of max 10 rounds Rage : 4 rounds of max 13 round
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20+4=11 ; d8=7 ; Monday September 20th, 2021 7:40:52 AM
The battle frog indeed enters but doesn't do so with any sort of impressive assault (11 to hit on guard). He moves past Gnome 1 and Mundee, possibly drawing attacks of opportunity, but that lets Teddy get past safely to heal Isaac for 8 hp.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 Monday September 20th, 2021 6:08:33 PM
(Kristoph did non-lethal damage forgot to say sorry)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:1/11 d20+3=6 ; d20+3=5 ; Monday September 20th, 2021 6:47:04 PM
Faeloi taker her attack of opportunity on Muddee, but is too confused by his images to come even close. She tries again, but has no more success than before, cringing from the pain of her recent stabbing.
Warehouse Scramble - DM Zachary d20+5=22 ; d4=1 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+8=16 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 1:24:55 AM Kristoph lands a scorcher right on the thug's glass jaw Isaac wishes he was sturdier Teddy and GoreThum move in to heal Isaac. Tae-Che unleashes a flurry of blows into the air Snark manages to dispel another image. Einar removes a gnome from the battlefield and roars for surrender Faeloi joins Tae-Che in stabbing the air.
Thug 3 hits the ground from Kristoph's blow. Gnome 2 hits the ground in 2 pieces.
Isaac comes to with Teddy standing over him.
While Thug 2 can't hear Einar, his actions convey more than enough meaning. He throws down his weapon and drops to his knees, hands on his head.
Mudee screams in rage as a disc of force appears protecting him, "You were supposed to kill them so we could escape to the boat. YOU"VE RUINED EVERYTHING!!" He then draws a dagger and stabs at Snark.
Gnome 1 sees the gig is up and tumbles around behind Snark, hoping to kill the gnome blocking the exit. His tumble is not as successful and he still draw an AoO from Einar. His attack on Snark then misses, even with the flank he set up.
Thug1: DEAD Thug2: AC 12 Damage 12 Deafened, Surrendered Thug3: AC 12 Unconscious Thug4: Unconscious Gn1: AC 18 Damage 17 Gn2: AC 18 DEAD Mudee: AC: 17 Images: 1 Damage: 1
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 5/13 - HP9/18 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 18 d20+7=18 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=12 ; 2d6+10=16 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 3:33:57 AM
Einar smiles when Gn1 misses his tumble. He lashes out with is sword but is unable to penetrate the Gnome's armor.
The large barbarian gives Tae-Che a gentle nudge and takes a 5ft step towards the exit and slashes into the abdomen of the Gnome...
Einar hits Gn1 - AC27 - nat 20 - no crit - Damage 16HP
*** ACTIVE Spells or Abilities *** Enlarge person : 5 rounds of max 10 rounds Rage : 5 rounds of max 13 round
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d20+3=21 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 7:05:39 AM
With Isaac healed Teddy turns to his next most injured comrade and heals them too (7 hp healed). Gore'Thum presses the attack on the enemy (21 to hit H, I think that's Mudee, 4 daamage)
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+1=19 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 3:58:55 PM
Tae Che grips her longspear and again strikes at Mudee. (AC:19 to hit; Danage: 5pts)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20=8 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 4:20:10 PM "Boat? What boat? You mean when we defeat you we get a boat?"
Snark assumes the gnome behind him is dead. Like Einar dead.
"Between Einar the Giant, our Battle Frog, and the world's cutest medic things are looking pretty bad for your side there Mudee. Even our paladin has risen from the dead. What say you surrender and tell us what's going on? What's with all the barrels? I mean it's just one little fish. What was your plan?"
Snark holds his ground to block the door, and readies an action to whack this guy if he starts spell casting again. (Would Only hit AC 4, damage 1.)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:8/11 d20+3=21 ; d3=2 ; 2d4+6=13 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 6:08:14 PM
Faeloi sighs in relief. The pain may not be all gone, but at least she isn't hanging on to consciousness by a thread. "Thank you Teddy!" She whacks at Muddee once more, this time with much greater success. (2 vs image on a 1d3, should that be a 1d2?, 13 dmg)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 5/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday September 21st, 2021 6:08:25 PM
Isaac comes to and grabs his sword he dropped. He still felt terrible but at least he was awake. He stands up trying to figure out where the enemy currently was.
(Grabbing his sword and sanding up is my full round)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 d20+3=20 ; Tuesday September 21st, 2021 7:19:49 PM
Kristoph approaches the thug that surrendered and kicks his weapon away, then calls out: "Mudee, your team's down. How bad do you wanna live? I think you have a few heartbeats left it you don't surrender right now!"
(Intimidate:20).
Warehouse Scramble - DM Zachary d2=2 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 2:30:47 AM Kristoph moves next to the prisoner and would intimidate Mudee but turns to see him down and dead. Isaac stands and prepares for a fight. Teddy and GoreThum heal Faeloi and then hits Mudee. Tae-Che hits Mudee. Snark prepares a soon to be unnecessary whack. Einar hits the gnome, and then removes Mudee's last image. Faeloi hits Mudee and the human falls to the ground.
The gnome is indeed dead, so Snark can doesn't even get missed by him last round. Mudee is dead. 1 Thug has surrendered and 2 more lie on the ground with nasty Kristoph fist shaped bruises forming on their faces, unconscious. Everything seems eerily silent after the violence of the encounter.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 3:38:04 AM
Patting the surrendered thug on his shoulder Kristoph says "Good choice". Then looks in the barrel (the one the party saw something dropped in on arrival) and continues: "So, before the giant, frenzied barbarian over there looses his cool with you, why don't you tell us why Mudee stole the fish, which boat he was just on about and what the rest of the plan was? Trust me you don't want him asking you, because in his state he might just hit first and ask later"!
(OOC: Can I use the intimidate roll I never used on Mudee?)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 12:27:18 PM
Teddy blinks. "Oh you found it." he glances at the carnage. "Where?" Gore'Thum looks around and shrugs.
Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 5/13 - HP9/18 - AC14/9/12 - CMD 18 d20+3=22 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 4:33:19 PM
The rage makes Einar less susceptible to a diplomatic questioning of the remaining thug so he does what he does best... still raging and still enlarged he moves closer to the last one standing and raises his large falchion in a High Vom Tag style.
Intimidate 22 (a barbarian can't make any CHA based skill checks other than intimidate...)
*** ACTIVE Spells or Abilities *** Enlarge person : 6 rounds of max 10 rounds Rage : 6 rounds of max 13 round
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 d20+4=24 ; Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 6:51:56 PM "Hey, whoa, ho - easy there Gigantor. I think don't think that guy can hear us 'cause of that exploding rock I threw. Maybe after we give him a few minutes his hearing will come back.
"Think I'll take a look around to see what magic Mudee and his merry band of miscreants have in this place. Also, we should check the barrels to see if that little fish is here."
Snark will cast Detect Magic and look around to see what magic is here, including on these bad guys.
As he does so, he also looks to see what we have here in general (Perception 24!)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 5/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 8:42:06 PM
Isaac seeing the fight is already over decides to sheath his blade. Looking around at all the barrels he goes over to the nearest one and opens the top to look inside.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday September 23rd, 2021 6:42:17 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy see what Isaac is doing and help. Since Teddy is tiny and Gore'Thum has no hands this involves the frog picking up the beastfolk with his mouth so Teddy can struggle to get the lid off. It's slow going.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:8/11 Thursday September 23rd, 2021 6:54:29 PM
Faeloi will also help in the barrel search, starting with the barrel they saw Mudee drop a fish in upon their arrival.
1 fish, 2 fish, 3 fish, 10 fish? - DM Zachary Friday September 24th, 2021 12:29:01 AM Kristoph checks the barrel and thoroughly intimidates the thug (I'll let the roll count, he's shaking in his boots, even though he can't hear you) Isaac opens a barrel. Teddy and GoreThum open more barrels. Tae-Che ? Snark explains that the only conscious thug is deafened and checks out the warehouse. Einar raises his blade and growls, even without sound the statement is clear. Faeloi starts checking barrels.
The thug still can't hear but seems very willing to do literally anything to keep the slayer away from him. He starts blubbering, but in his current state nothing legible is coming out of his mouth.
Snark manages to find a bag of goods hidden under a floor board. He also finds 3 magical auras on each of the gnomes, 7 magical auras on Mudee, for a total of 13.
But probably the most surprising thing of all is the contents of the barrels. Each one is full of fresh water. And swimming inside of each and every one of the 10 barrels is a large goldfish. About as identical as you can make out.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Friday September 24th, 2021 3:57:21 AM "Oh. There's 10 of them." Teddy considers. "Success?"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 5/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday September 24th, 2021 8:44:11 AM
"Not yet Teddy" Isaac puts the lid back on the barrel "until we discover which fish is THE Goldfish we need to treat them as if each was the fish we're looking for" He asks Snark "Hey Snark how long do those Thunderstones last? We need to have a talk with him." he gestures over at the thug.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 d20+7=25 ; Friday September 24th, 2021 11:12:42 AM "OK, did not expect multiple fish". Kristoph scratches his head at that mystery and wonders if they are magical/illusions, but having no experience with such matters he expects that the more inclined will check. "Perhaps we should wait till Morris gets back with the sheriff"? He gestures to the two unconscious thugs: "Anyone wanna confess to being good at tying people up"? He removes their weapons and then ponders for a second: "I'm gonna stand by the door, the last thing we want is a surprise interruption from anyone else who comes looking for Mudee"! On that note Kristoph heads over to the door, he stays just inside and keeps watch.
Perception: 25
Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 6 rounds - HP7/16 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 16 Friday September 24th, 2021 1:46:11 PM
Obviously the skirmish is over... Einar calms down and cancels the enlarge person. Suddenly he feels small and fatigued.
"So... what's going on here?" he asks the others that are already investigating the warehouse.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 9/9 Friday September 24th, 2021 5:46:06 PM "Beats me how long that deafness lasts, but I wouldn't think more'n a few minutes."
Snark looks for any special markings or writing on the barrels (Perception +4). The little gnome pulls up on one of the barrel's edge as he stands on his toes to peer in. "Huh. They got a bunch a fish, eh? Maybe we should just put em all back in that pond. I mean one of em's gotta be their lucky fish. And that way if one dies or gets stolen they can still pretend they have the lucky one.
"A lotta fuss over a stupid fish."
Snark turns his attention back to the loot. He looks at the scrolls to see what they are. He sniffs the potions to see if he can tell anything. He similarly checks the bracers and the cloak (Detect Magic, Spellcraft +7).
He offers them to Tae Che and Teddy to take a look as well.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:8/11 Friday September 24th, 2021 7:24:02 PM
Faeloi frowns at the multiple fish. "Err...is any of them magical?" Like the rest of the party, she's still trying to figure out why a fish is so important.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+6=8 ; Saturday September 25th, 2021 2:57:42 AM
Tae Che looks over the items. "I have no idea what these do at this point. You?" (Spellcraft: 8)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 5/9 Saturday September 25th, 2021 11:00:40 AM
Arms crossed and leaning on the door frame Kristoph scrutinizes the docks and thinks aloud: "I suppose Mudee could've stolen the fish intending to sell copies back to law-abiding Heranmarians or whatever they're called, particularly the ones with enough money to buy into all this superstition! Maybe he's been deliberately fishing or growing copies? Each person believing they'd bought the original town's lucky mascot!"
The power of belief, wasn't that what churches sold? No Siree you wouldn't find Kristoph falling for any religious mumbo-jumbo! It would take something special to set him on a path like that! He would spit but this wasn't the time. The sour taste Mudee left in his mouth made him look down at the body by his feet. He wasn't comfortable with the mans death. But by the gods death seemed to follow him, and yet he had done his very best to never kill anyone... Kristoph hated the gods. Oh he believed in them - he just hated them.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Monday September 27th, 2021 1:11:04 AM
Teddy confesses to being terrible at tying people up. It is a tearful, heartfelt confession as apparently Gore'Thum has tried to teach him a dozen times and it's one of the few skills he's failed his lessons in. Gore'Thum, having no hands, is even worse at it, which may be why he failed as a teacher in this instance.
Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 5 rounds - HP7/16 - AC18/13/15 - CMD 16 Monday September 27th, 2021 5:43:06 AM
Cooling down Einar stands next to Snark. That Gnome wizard has some nifty spell up his sleeve...
"Interesting to experience combat while enlarged... thank you. You don't happen to have anything again the headache I feel now?! Got some daggers piercings too that may need taking care of."
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Monday September 27th, 2021 1:31:49 PM
Tae Che moves outside the warehouse and waits for Morris and the Sheriff to arrive, hoping to give them a head's up on what transpired and all.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) HP 5/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+7=16 ; Monday September 27th, 2021 8:59:31 PM
Isaac waits for the man's hearing to return before going over to him. "So right now Mundee is dead and we still have a lot of questions. If you help us Identify the fish that he stole from the pond I will try and get you a gentler punishment. But we need to know everything you heard and know about this operation. Why are there ten fishes here and what boat was he talking about?" Isaac is calm with the terrified thug he was pretty frightened and he needed answers not more screaming.
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