The Keep (DM MikeK) Tuesday November 1st, 2022 7:32:32 PM
You discuss the skulls. Delia’s commentary seems appropriate.
Nothing else appears on the road for the rest of the “day”. The road branches, and you take the left in accordance with Proudfoot’s map.
Near the top of yet another rise, Delia stops, crouches, and motions everyone to join her. Moving up slowly, you peak over the top.
Below you is a shallow valley, about a half mile wide. On the far side, a keep and some outbuildings sit on the opposite rise.
The keep is composed of a single block of black stone. It is 90’ square and 25’ high, with no windows. There is a large set of wooden double doors on the south side of the keep, facing you. These doors are closed. A block of stone, 20’ square, sits on top of the keep, offset south and west of center. There is a wooden ramp on the eastern side of the keep, allowing visitors to walk up to the top. There are a dozen or so small hovels arrayed around the ramp.
You have been walking for 13 hours. The location of the keep coincides with the location of the village given to you by Proudfoot.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:33:09 PM
Armalad says, "Well, I'm pretty sure if she's in there for my spell to work I need to be in there too. If the spell is blocked by running water I can't imagine those thick stone walls will help it any."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20+19=35 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:49:27 AM
Stohp examines the landscape (perception 33). Is it possible to avoid the small town and approach the keep from another side? Another option that comes to mind is lowering themselves from the top of the valley into the keep, does that look feasible?
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 12:36:56 PM "If it is just stone, your spell may work Armalad. If you've heard that about running water, that sounds very specific and unless that stone is somehow special, it may still work. Certainly worth trying if you have a couple attempts prepared. Also Earth Elemental Bartomus could glide underground and maybe pass through the stone...if it is truly just stone."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=25 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 2:43:54 PM "I like that idea, Stock. Be worth considering. Was also wondering if dropping in on the top there might be an option?" Bartomus asked as he pointed down to the square and wood ramp about it.
He scanned the area and looked at the village trying to see if anything jumped out at him about the people that lived there.
Perception 25
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 d20+21=32 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 3:49:07 PM
Delia will scan the keep for sentries, arrow slits, etc, and then the hovels for people out and about who could spot them.
Perception: 32
The Keep (DM MikeK) Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:34:48 PM
You consider your options.
The keep sits on the rise on the far side of the valley, level in elevation with you, but half a mile away. Dropping down onto the roof is not an option, unless you all fly above it.
All of the houses are arrayed around the ramp on the eastern side of the keep. No one sees any houses on the south side or the west side. As you are south of the keep, you've no idea what's on the north side.
Bart and Delia both note a few humaniod figures moving about the houses. They all seem on the smallish side.
There are no arrow slits, or windows of any kind, in the keep. Delia believes she spots a door situated in the block on top of the keep.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+23=37 ; d20+23=28 ; Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 8:23:37 PM
Armalad says, "I didn't prepare enough Fly spells for everyone just me and Joker can always fly so I don' know how everyone else would get up there."
Armalad uses detect magic and takes a look around. If the door really is that high up maybe there is some magic gimmick nearby they could use to get up there.
Know[arcana]: 37 to detect the presence or absense of auras Spellcraft: 28 to identify any effects
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Thursday November 3rd, 2022 7:59:53 AM "We should circle around at a distance if possible. Get a look at the place from all angles." Stohp suggests. I'm not sure from the description if that's possible though.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Thursday November 3rd, 2022 3:20:07 PM "There is the door up top in that block but also the large set of wooden double doors on the south side of the keep, facing us. We can almost all of us get to the top - Armalad and Jester can Fly Hawky can fly Bartomus can turn himself into something that can fly That just leaves myself, Stohp, Z and Delia. I have 2 potions of Fly on me so that just leaves 2 extras. Still though - I think there's value in Armalad trying to LOCATE Pepper and it seems like that requires us to get a bit closer."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=27 ; Thursday November 3rd, 2022 4:17:17 PM "Well, then let's scout about, but eventually we gotta find a way inside, cause I doubt she's in one of those residences." Bartoms added and then moved back down the slope following it along for some distance before working up to peak back down at the keep and village.
perception 27
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday November 3rd, 2022 5:37:12 PM
Zanderallen surveys the keep and the surrounding area and has a thought, "I'm all for scouting the place but the way that keep is built there is no way to get inside without being spotted. Even if you make it to the top undetected there is only the one door. So why not just walk up to the town and introduce ourselves? If they didn't want us to follow they wouldn't have left the gate stone in Pepper's apartment. And if they want to hurt her they've had ample opportunity already."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:17:36 PM
Armalad says, "Let me see if I spot any magical auras about. If that really is the entrance maybe there is some trick nearby meant to help those local her to get there and we don't have to waste my magic."
(OOC: checking in)
Planning (DM MikeK) Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:32:04 PM
You continue to discuss options.
You have been traversing a series of ridge lines.
You are on the road at the top of one of those ridge lines. To your north is a shallow valley, half a mile wide. On the far side of the valley is another ridgeline. On top of that ridge line is the keep.
The rood continues across the valley, climbs the far ridge line, and ends at the small village east of the keep.
The village is arrayed around a wooden ramp that goes from the ground to the roof of the keep.
On the roof of the keep is the stone block with a door.
There is also a set of large double doors set in the southern wall of the keep. These look like your typical keep/castle gate doors.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Friday November 4th, 2022 7:52:12 AM "I think we've learned all we can from here. Lets try to get closer, avoiding the town, and maybe we'll see something useful when we can make out more details."
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Friday November 4th, 2022 10:26:23 AM
[b]"I agree with Stohp. We can't undo it once we announce ourselves. Let's keep low and travel along the ridgelines to get closer, staying out of sight of the town. If we see nothing else noteworthy once we're within 800 or so feet, we go to the front door...or that roof door via the wooden ramp.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Friday November 4th, 2022 5:23:45 PM
Zanderallen nods in agreement with Stohp and moves forward with the others, doing his best to stay inconspicuous.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+11=31 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+23=29 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 8:08:25 PM
Armalad moves forward stealthily with the others but still keeps her magic detecting cone functional.
(stealth: 31)
(Know[arcana]: 27) (spellcraft: 29)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+2=22 ; Friday November 4th, 2022 11:15:39 PM "Alright, let's move closer." Bartomus said with an added shrug.
Bartomus moved closer and made an effort to approach with as much stealth as he could manage.
Stealth - 22 a natural 20...wow
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 d20+28=46 ; Saturday November 5th, 2022 1:06:57 PM
Delia creeps forward with the others,"For all we know, the ruler here my already know we're in her realm. I mostly trust that the Inn is safe, but it also seems like a convenient place to attract your potential problems to..."
Stealth: 46
Recon (DM MikeK) Sunday November 6th, 2022 11:05:20 AM
Following Stock's plan, you leave the road, moving westward along the ridgeline until you've lost sight of the village.
Climbing down, you cross the valley to the next ridge, furtively dodging from outcropping to outcropping.
The land is silent and dark. The air is still.
You see nothing as you cross, ascend the next ridge, and approach the keep from the west. You close to about 800'.
The western side of the keep is solid black rock. No doors. No windows. A quick peek on the north reveals the same.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+19=37 ; d20+23=32 ; d20+23=27 ; Sunday November 6th, 2022 8:41:58 PM
(OOC: Does Armalad detect any magical auras)
Armalad peers at the walls of the keep taking a good long sweep with her 60 feet of magic detecting cone
Perception: 37 Know [Arcana]: 32 to determine if she can identify any auras Spellcraft: 27 to puzze out the effects of any auras
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Monday November 7th, 2022 6:27:28 AM
Stoph looks for guards or anything that might keep them from just climbing the wall with a rope. After all one of them can fly up there and secure a rope, but that seems too easy.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20+17=33 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 6:30:29 AM
(perception 33)
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used d20+24=32 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 9:29:16 AM "OK we're close enough now that Armalad's magic should work, right? If we're not convinced that magic will work, let's scale this wall like Stohp says."
======= Can we see any movement on the roof? Or really anywhere around the tower? Basically trying to ask if we broke cover right now and climbed the wall would we immediately and obviously be spotted? Perception 32
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=17 ; Monday November 7th, 2022 3:55:45 PM "Still liking the air approach," Bartomus offered his opinion as he looked at the dark black wall. He kept looking at it and then turned about to the older Shields. "Is it just me, or didn't we something similar - black walls I mean - in the odd step pyramid along the lake? Or is my memory getting a bit fuzzy?"
He tried scanning the walls, but really his mind was lost in memory and he found himself looking about as if trying to return to some part of his mind that wasn't easily accessible.
Perception - 1+16=17
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 Monday November 7th, 2022 6:20:16 PM "Well. We have two options, and we gotta commit to one. Sneak in and risk antogonizing the owners of this here building? Or knock on the door and risk antogonizing the owners of this building? "We have no intel on the inside either way. And, no offense, but I don't like our odds of remaining unseen and unheard once we're closer. But... can Zander remain civil to these folks who might have kidnapped Pepper?"
Recon (DM MikeK) Monday November 7th, 2022 8:01:57 PM
At 800' out, you're still too far away to make use of Armalad's detection ability.
Stohp sees no guards.
Bartomus wonders about the similarity between the keep and the ziggeraut in the woods. But no, the stone here is different, just the color is the same.
Despite Delia's misgivings, you creep closer, and closer still.
Now, you are only 60' from the western wall. The ground is open. Anybody looking down from the top of the keep couldn't help but seeing you. Anybody rounding a corner would also spot you.
But you see no one. No alarm is given.
Armalad confirms the walls have no magic aura.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:22:08 AM
Armalad says, "Well the walls aren't magical."
She peers at everything in their vacinity though just to make sure there is no hidden secret way of getting to that high perch everyone notced.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday November 8th, 2022 7:11:37 AM "So. Either this whole place lights up with guards or magic once we're in and it's a trap, or she isn't here at all." Stohp guesses. "Remind me what the scrying showed before we left?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:50:13 AM
Delia nods at Stohp, "This screams trap and I'm not thrilled about it. The scry showed her in some sort of pit cell. If we had more detail than that, I don't remember it."
(Does the color of this stone match the color of the stone in the scry? But I guess none of us actually cast the spell so we might not know)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:09:05 PM
Zanderallen fights hard to keep his breath steady and even as they approach closer and closer. He resists an irrational urge to call out, instead he replies in an undertone, "The scrying was fairly limited, just enough context to guess she was in a cell, or other small dark room. If no one is going to greet or stop us I guess we head right up. Being on top of the keep is better than being stuck down here."
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used d20+21=37 ; d20+24=26 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2022 12:30:58 PM "Alright then. I'm going up top."
In quick succession Stock chugs two potions, and disappears. He flies to the top, takes a peak around, and lowers his Rope of Climbing, instructing it to fasten to any outcroppings he sees up top and to knot along the way down.
========= Potion of Fly, Potion of Invisibility Stealth 37 including +20 bonus from invis Perception 26 Rope of Climbing lowers Climb DC by 10 when knotted.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday November 8th, 2022 4:21:48 PM
[I have no idea why it reposted that from yesterday - please delete GM]
"Agreed it's probably a trap. But, I'm with Stock. I'll follow along but in a different format," Bartomus said and turned himself into a small wind elemental and tried to the best of his abilities to blend into the sky as best as possible. He would land on the wooden ramp atop the building.
Wind elemental - wild shape 2/6; Hide away 1/6
Top of the Keep (DM MikeK) Tuesday November 8th, 2022 7:58:26 PM
Armalad peers at everything in their vicinity to make sure there is no hidden secret way of getting to that high perch everyone noticed. She sees none.
Stohp, Delia, and Zanderallen discuss the results of the scrying.
Everyone is thinking ‘trap’.
Nevertheless, you continue on.
Stock drinks two potions, disappearing from view. Well, except for Armalad, who can spot the magical aura ascending to the top of the keep. He lands on the roof, and looks about.
There is the stone block to his southeast (S13/T14). It is 10’ square and 10’ high. The dwarf sees no openings from his vantage point, but recalls Delia said there was one on the south side, where she had seen movement.
Stock finds a crenellation, and attaches his Rope. The other end tumbles over the wall to the ground below.
Bart becomes a wind elemental and moves to join Stock. Landing on the ramp would put you opposite the dwarf, and in view of everyone in the village. DM is putting you there for now, but please clarify if that is where you really want to be.
Top of Keep Brown squares - ramp from top of keep to ground. Black squares - 10’ cube stone block
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+11=25 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+17=33 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 12:39:22 AM
Armalad takes 10 on the climb check 12 vs 10 = pass and Joker flies up afterward.
Armalad and Joker want to be at R13 and R14 respectively taking cover behind the stone block while trying to peer around the sides toward the village.
Armalad uses the message spell while on the roof so that the team can communicate over distance by whispers.
Active Effects: Message: Whispered conversations at a distance (140 mins, up to 14 creatures)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Wednesday November 9th, 2022 7:22:40 AM
Stohp will also take 10 to climb and get on top. She'll stay near the rope and look for ways in and/or any indications that there's a basement.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used d20+4=23 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:58:41 AM Invisible and Flying With the rope secure and the Shields climbing, Stock moves over to the door on the south side of the block to inspect the door, looking to see if it is unlocked and able to be opened. Also checking for traps.
======= Perception 43 (I added +4 instead of +24 on accident)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20=8 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:48:34 AM
Starting to feel the hair on the back of his neck stand on end Zanderallen reaches for his sword to calm himself. As he does so he intones a prayer to Domi, calling upon his spirit to inhabit his blade. The rope signalling all clear to him he clambers up the side of of the keep, moving out of the way of anyone else coming up and looking around. -------------------------------- Rope of Climbing DC -5 vs 8 succeeds
Divine Bond 1 of 3 used +1 Speed added to Sword for total of +5 Flaming Speed - lasts 14 minutes
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 d20+21=31 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 12:39:25 PM
Delia sighs, shrugs, then climbs up after everyone else. She will encourage everyone towards the lowest profile spots on the top and look around to see if anyone is visible.
Perception 31
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=22 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2022 5:42:01 PM
Bartomus walked over to help Stock with the effort to bring the party members up via the rope.
"See anything of importance folks?" Bartomus whispered aloud. He scanned about as the others joined atop the building.
Perception 22
Surprise (DM MikeK) Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:06:27 PM
You climb up, joining Stock.
Armalad casts a spell, enabling you to communicate. She and Joker sidle up to the west side of the stone block.
Stohp looks for a basement. But, as you are on the roof of a 25’ high structure, there is none to be found.
Stock circles to the south of the stone block to get a look at the door.
He discovers there isn’t one. The whole south side of the stone block is open. Inside is some kind of lift. The floor is of wood, and there’s a pulley system through the center of the floor to some block and tackle on the ceiling. Its pretty clear that pulling on one of the two ropes will cause the lift to descend into the keep.
Standing on the lift are two goblins. They are unarmed and unarmored. At Stock’s appearance, their eyes get very wide and their mouths drop open in surprise.
What they’ll do next is anybody’s guess.
Top of Keep Brown squares - ramp from top of keep to ground.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:56:30 AM
Armalad whispers to Stock, "Do you see anything? Should we advance on your position?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Thursday November 10th, 2022 7:33:56 AM
Stohp hadn't expected to find a basement up here, she was just checking if she could see a trap door or something down below in the ground. She'll move the rope to the other side so the party can climb down and join Stock when he signals for them to advance.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:27:00 AM Probably still invisible and flying OOC - Keep in mind, Stock is still invisible. It's possible he hasn't showered on this trip and gear may shift on his body as he flies over - but at the least it is hard for the goblins to see him.
Seeing the opening and the door minders, Stock ducks back around the block and holds a finger up to his lips for everybody to be quiet...and then realizes nobody can actually see him. He goes up to Z as he reaches the top and whispers "There's no door but a small lift with two goblins. They may have heard me. Or smelled me."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday November 10th, 2022 10:20:44 AM
Zanderallen nods in the direction Stock's voice is coming from. He whispers back and motions for everyone to move forward, "Then let's go say hello."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 d20+29=45 ; Thursday November 10th, 2022 10:38:08 AM
Delia opens her mouth to ask if it's a friendly hello or a sword hello, sees everyone already moving, shrugs again, and advances. She still does try to keep a low profile in case there are more than just goblins about.
Stealth 45
Surprise, again (DM MikeK) Thursday November 10th, 2022 7:57:48 PM Oh right. Stock is invisible.
Stock rounds the corner and sees the goblins. The goblins' faces scrunch in confusion, but neither does anything.
Stock tells Zanderallen about the goblins.
Zanderallen leads everyone around to the south side of the stone block.
The whole south side of the stone block is open. Inside is some kind of lift. The floor is of wood, and there’s a pulley system through the center of the floor to some block and tackle on the ceiling. Its pretty clear that pulling on one of the two ropes will cause the lift to descend into the keep.
Standing on the lift are two goblins. They are unarmed and unarmored. At your appearance, their eyes get very wide and their mouths drop open in surprise.
What they’ll do next is anybody’s guess.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Friday November 11th, 2022 1:42:02 AM
Armalad says, "We are looking for our friend. A paladin suggested she might be in your village. May we have a look around?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Friday November 11th, 2022 5:52:42 AM
Stohp moves around to join the group, while also just happening to put herself between the goblins and their avenue of escape.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Friday November 11th, 2022 8:57:09 AM I'll let Invisibility end - it's just 3 minutes; Fly should be about done too at 5 minutes
As soon as the Shields get to the roof, Stock grabs the rope and asks it to coil up. He joins the others at the lift and says, "What is this place anyway? Who uses it or lives here?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20=13 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 8:15:41 PM "can we offer then gold?" Bartomus asked aloud hoping he could be heard. "or, can we pit them to sleep?
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 39 d20+21=35 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 9:59:56 PM
Delia attempts to look casual as she holds her bow just shy of ready, nerves taut as she remains on alert to threats from the goblins or elsewhere.
Perception: 35
Zanderallen (Hannah subbing) d20+25=27 ; Friday November 11th, 2022 10:09:19 PM
Zanderallen resists the urge to shake answers out of the goblins, instead schooling his features into polite interest, "Once we find our... friend unharmed we'll be out of your hair."
Diplomacy 27
Q and A (DM MikeK) Saturday November 12th, 2022 11:30:35 AM
You move around to face the two goblins, who both appear to be scared to death. Stohp blocks most of the doorway, as Stock, Armalad, Bart, and Zanderallen offer questions and commentary.
The two pairs of goblin eyes both momentarily flick to Bart at the word ‘gold’, but mostly they focus on various swords, axes, and bows.
Zanderallen tries to put them at ease. One swallows nervously, then speaks a few short bursts.
“Grantham Drall’s castle. Just us in the village. Drall has a human in the pit.” It points down.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday November 13th, 2022 7:19:01 PM
Armalad says, "Yes this pit sounds an awful lot like the vision we saw that spurred us on our quest in the first place. Who exactly is this Grantham Drall character and why would they want to get on the bad side of the Silver Shields of The Float?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20=12 ; d20+16=34 ; Monday November 14th, 2022 12:59:14 AM "Gold can be arranged for those that help us find our friend. Maybe even a better place to live" Bartomus adds to the discussion. "Ya don't want to get on Z's bad side and if there's gold and good food in the offer, wouldn't that be even better?
Perception 12 +16=28
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Monday November 14th, 2022 8:11:53 AM "Does this elevator lead to the pit?" Stohp asks.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Monday November 14th, 2022 8:56:35 AM "I just got a strange sense of deja vu from Bart."
Stock shakes his head to clear the strange thought he had and then focuses on the goblins. "Is Mr. Drall here today? and if not is he expected back soon?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday November 14th, 2022 11:45:13 AM
Zanderallen conscientiously fights to control a building rage, getting his words out around deep breathes. The overall effect is probably not that calming but atleast it keeps him from smashing things, or people. "You will take us to this pit, now. Or if you can't do that then to Drall. I'm not asking." And with the Zander steps onto the lift.
You will take us to this pit, now (DM MikeK) Monday November 14th, 2022 8:34:27 PM
Questions continue.
The goblins are answering, but they’re not happy. Thus the responses are short. They get confused by Armalad, and don’t answer.
At Bart’s offer of gold, they share a look.
Stohp asks if the lift stops at the pit. The goblins nod.
Stock asks if Drall is home. The goblins nod again,
Zanderallen demands to be taken there now, and steps on the lift.
The goblins hasten to obey. Both make to pull on one of the two ropes.
The problem that manifests itself to the rest of you is the lift is 10’x10’. It is not nearly big enough to accommodate all of the Shields.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday November 14th, 2022 11:28:44 PM
Armalad says, "I'll cast fly on myself and joker and I will folllow behind those who can't fly and need to ride the elevator down to the pit level."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday November 15th, 2022 7:32:46 AM
Stohp suggests they rig up a rope. Or just use the ones for the elevator. Since the elevator is going down those who won't fit or fly on it can climb down the rope after it so they can be there sooner in case of immediate trouble at the bottom.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:29:41 AM "I think Stohp is the odd one out here - Armalad flies, Z, myself, Delia on the lift. I'm sure Bart has some solution to get down there."
Stock hands Stohp his Rope of Climbing in case its needed.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 12:39:34 PM
Delia will cast Barkskin on herself (will update header when posting on computer) and then step into the lift if there's space. If not, she can climb down after it. "Well. This sounds fun and not at all like we're riding into a trap." She crouches down to be eye level with the goblins, "If you don't cross us, we have no reason we know to hurt you. So I would recommend not. And if things do get sour, get out of his way," she points at Zander as she speaks and then prepares to descend.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Tuesday November 15th, 2022 3:54:20 PM
Zanderallen makes no additional comments to the goblins, barely paying attention to them anymore other than to tell them to wait until everyone is on the lift. But Delia's threat does come right as he is attending to his gear. Including an ominous hiss of steel as he looses his blade in it's scabbard to be ready at a moment's notice. Along with a now almost ritual tightening of buckles and straps.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20=2 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 4:29:35 PM "so how watched is this lift?" Bartomus asked as he looked at the top of the lift to see if it had a roof. "A large spider or even a bat?
Bartomus shrugged and weighed either option.
Perception w+16= 18
Troll Keep - Round 0 (DM MikeK) Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:07:29 PM
Zanderallen, Stock, Armalad, Delia, Joker, and Hawky crowd onto the lift with the two goblins.
It makes for a very full car.
Properly motivated by Delia and Zanderallen, the pair of goblins pull on the ropes for all they’re worth.
Everyone notes the lift has a roof (picture an elevator car), but walls on only two sides (east and west). The north and south sides are open.
Stohp and Bart have the option of squeezing together onto the top of the lift, or doing something else.
The lift drops to the next level, an open space containing storage and cooking areas. There are several more goblins on this floor, none of whom are the least bit interested in getting anywhere near a lift packed with heavily armed humanoids.
The lift continues its descent, stopping on the first floor.
The roof of the first floor is 15’ high. Assuming Bart and Stohp are on top of the roof, they would need to squeeze through the 5’ opening between the roof of the lift and the ceiling of the first floor in order to be able to drop to the floor.
Delia, Zanderallen, Armalad, and Stock find themselves in an open hall 100’ x 140’. A set of simple, wooden, unbarred doors sits in the wall to the south. Three doors are evenly spaced into the eastern and western walls.
Two trolls were playing bones on the north side of the room.
They glance over at the lift’s appearance, do a double take, and start bellowing If you know Giant Highlight to display spoiler: {”Intruders!”}
Each rises, while pulling out and drinking a potion. They wear some kind of hide armor, While carrying no weapon, it does appear their claws are encased in some kind of steel sheathe.
We are in rounds
Anyone with arcane sight or detect magic Highlight to display spoiler: {The entire room is under the effect of a moderate evocation spell, Both trolls have multiple magic items (armor, rings, amulet)}
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:42:08 PM
Armalad knows Giant and she's going to respond with their call of Intruder with a heroic bluff (OOC: used a hero point to add +8 onto the roll.
Bluff: 19
Armalad calls out in Giant: Highlight to display spoiler: {"WE ARE NOT INTRUDERS. WE ARE CLEARLY EXPECTED BY GRANTHAM DRALL. IF HE WASN"T EXPECTING US WHY THEN WOULD HE EXTEND THE INVITATION TO VISIT HIS KEEP BY KIDNAPPING OUR ASSOCIATE?"}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20+4=6 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:17:03 AM
Stohp is not going to overload the already overloaded lift with an extra 800 pounds. That's just asking for the lift to fail. She had considered climbing down the lift ropes after the party but that might be just as bad as standing on the roof upon reflection. The rope of climbing probably is nowhere near long enough. So with a shrug she eventually decides to conceal herself nearby and keep watch (stealth 6, or 14 if she can take 10)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=19 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2022 11:23:53 AM
Bartomus waited until the lift started to drop and then changed into a large spider and road the lift on down with the others. He makes a point of counting the number of floors they drop past. When the lift stops, Bartomus started to crawl out of the gap, but heard the shouting from the trolls and then loud shouting back from Armalad.
He quietly chattered his mandables and shifted to where his eight eyes could see the trolls reaction to what ever was said and study the hall.
Perception 19
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 1:46:23 PM
Zanderallen doesn't speak Giant, but he can read body language. He can only guess at what Armalad is trying to do and so refrains from taking any immediately hostile actions. He instead moves to place himself between the trolls and the rest of the party. His shield already strapped to his arm he places a hand upon his sword to draw at a moment's notice if the trolls charge. ---------------------------------------------- Divine Bond from the roof +5 Speed Flaming Longsword ~10 minutes left
Move to the I column 5 feet in front of Armalad
Ready Action to draw longsword if the trolls get close
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 2:46:52 PM
Delia moves out of the lift, repositioning to column F and 5 ft back. She eases her body into a firing stance, nerves screaming to defend against the trolls, but she waits to see if Armalad can successfully diffuse the situation.
Troll Keep - Round 1 (DM MikeK) Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:51:32 PM
Bartomus shifts into the form of a large spider and rides down on the roof of the lift. He watches warily as the trolls say something, and Armalad responds with something. The druid sees nothing else of note.
Zanderallen moves forward, protecting the Shields, while allowing Armalad time to do whatever it is she’s doing.
Delia exits and falls back into nice bow range.
Stock holds his ground.
Stohp elects to wait on the roof.
Armalad calls out a response.
Troll 1 and 2 look at Armalad, then each other. Neither answer her, but neither approaches or does anything else either.
In the meantime, the northwest door opens, but no one comes out.
You can hear the sounds of an incantation coming from behind the middle door on east wall.
The northeast door opens, out strides an imposing looking troll. He is encased in full plate mail, wears a long cloak that is a patchwork of beast and humanoid hides roughly stitched together, and his hands are encased in bulky gauntlets with the palms and fingers studded with wickedly serrated spikes.
“Grantham Drall.” he growls, tapping his chest. Then waves his arm in the universal ‘go away’ motion.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday November 16th, 2022 8:22:17 PM
Armalad says to Grantham, "Charmed I'm sure, but we didn't come all this way to leave without our friend Pepper, who we've been informed is being kept in your pit, so you want us to go away, fine, but we aren't leaving without her so if you produce her then we will be on our way with Pepper, otherwise well Zanderallen might get angry and you wouldn't like him when he's angry so we can resolve this whole misunderstanding without further violence or we can do it the hard way and potentially mess up your lovely keep. I know which way I prefer."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Thursday November 17th, 2022 7:56:00 AM
Stohp didn't want to get on the roof due to weight concerns. She's outside concealed next to the tower waiting for her companions to return.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 24/17/18; CMD 31 Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:55:12 AM
Delia mutters under her breath, "I also have a way I prefer." However, she allows the others to negotiate without initiating the 'messing up his lovely Keep.'
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:07:21 AM
Zanderallen looks this Grantham Drall up and down and glares at him. He taps his own chest and says, "Zanderallen" Not expecting the troll to understand common he speaks a little anyway, "I am not leaving without Pepper or information about where she is." ---------------------- Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 29/25/17; DR 3/-; CMD: 36 (40 vs trip); Rage: 0/35 used Thursday November 17th, 2022 11:28:43 AM "He speaks well for a troll. Nice armor too.
Bart! Stohp! You might want to get down here."
Stock casually moves forward and makes himself a shield between the trolls and the rest of the Shields.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Thursday November 17th, 2022 4:41:46 PM
Bartomus continued to watch the exchange and only shifted to where if necessary he could do a spider leap off the lifts roof and into the hall. He also began to prepare a spell just in case this all went very badly.
Begin prep of Stoneskin and executing it if things start to fly.
Troll Keep - Round 2 (DM MikeK) d20+25=35 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 8:22:25 PM
Armalad has quite a bit to say. Of course, it’s all in Giant, so none of the rest of you understand her.
Stohp is apparently planning to sit this one out on the roof of the keep.
Delia prepares for action.
Zanderallen states his name, and makes it rather clear he’s not leaving.
Stock calls for Bart and Stohp to come join the Shields and steps forward.
Unbeknownst to the dwarf, SpiderBart is already there, watching from the top of the lift and preparing a spell.
The two goblins are doing their best to hide behind Armalad.
Troll 1 and Troll 2 tilt their heads as they try to follow along with Armalad.
Gantham isn’t having it. The troll raises to his full height. Gigantic bat wings unfurl from his back. Giant - Highlight to display spoiler: {”Angry? I will show you angry!”}
The half troll, half something else roars a challenge at Armalad that can easily be heard by Stohp at the top of the keep. Even the highly educated and experienced half elf cannot help but shudder at the display. [Intimidate check to Demoralize 35.] Armalad is Shaken for 3 rounds.
Drall looks at Zanderallen, snorts, and waves his arm again.
From behind the middle door in the east wall, another incantation can be heard.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+7=27 ; d20+17=20 ; d8=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; 4d6=14 ; 10d6=35 ; Thursday November 17th, 2022 9:27:51 PM
Armalad shakily cries out, "Ssss...so it is unstoppable force versus immovable object time then? You were warned and chose poorly!"
To Joker she says, "Fog cloud" quietly as she and her familiar step out of the elevator (to I11) and her familiar does his familiar trick of cloaking her and him in illusionary fog-like smoke as he follows her out of the elevator.
(Will Save vs the Illusion = 27)
Armalad then fires off an arrow magically imbued with the spell cone of cold targetting Drall.
Drall should be denied his Dex to AC and he's within 30 feet so sneak attack (20 vs flat footed AC) if that hits Drall takes 32 nonlethal magical damage + 3 nonlethal shock damage and if it hits a cone of cold springs up outward from where her arrow struck Drall aimed at catching both him and his two troll cohorts in the spells area meaning Drall and his trolls must make DC 21 Reflex Saves or take 35 cold damage and will only take 17 damage on a successful save. This only matters if the arrow hits otherwise the spell fizzles.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20=20 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 8:13:53 AM
Stohp will hear the noise and start her climb down. Hoping the noise means no one is on the elevator anymore she'll start to climb down. With the narrow shaft she can probably brace against the wall which means she can be slow and careful. That means she only makes 15 feet of progress per round though, so she'll probably miss the fight regardless.
23, or if she can take 10 13.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31(35 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+29=42 ; d8+31=37 ; d6=5 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 1:00:05 PM
Zanderallen doesn't need to speak Giant to understand that. His sword roars out of scabbard with a flash of flames and a battlecry roars out of his throat. "FOR PEPPER!!!" His feet pounding the ground he charges straight at the demonic troll calling Domi's power into his blade as he ducks under the trolls arms to close and smite him. ----------------------------------------- Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes
Swift Action - SMITE Drall +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage, bypass DR
Charge Drall +2 to hit, -2 AC combined with drawing sword
Attack on Drall 42 to hit, 42 damage (37 weapon, 5 fire)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+1=17 ; Friday November 18th, 2022 6:37:58 PM "I guess we're doing this, " Bartomus said aloud but in reality it was just chattering. He finished his spell and then leaped out of the space above the lift.
As he landed on all eight legs off to the side of the lift where Zander had once stood, he hissed at the trolls.
Acrobatics for the landing 17 - landing at I 11/12 Finished casting stone skin 140/140 reflected in header. Will change back into Bart next round.
Delia will 5ft step to F13, then unload on Drall, muttering to herself about killing kidnappers not negotiating with them and giving them a chance to prepare.
Hawky finds something on the wall to perch on and awaits instructions.
============== Attack 1: 41, 30 to confirm crit Damage: if crit, 78 (54+24), if not crit 43 (19+24), 6 of that is cold Attack 2: 24 to hit; 27 (21+6 cold) Attack 3: 21 to hit; 18 (16+2 cold) Attack 4: 29 to hit; 17 (16+1 cold)
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 1/35 used d20+17=35 ; d20+17=31 ; d10+19=20 ; d6=5 ; d10+19=25 ; d8=5 ; d20=11 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 8:30:02 AM Raging "Oh. We're doing this Bart.
MIDDLE DOOR, EAST WALL. SPELL INCOMING. CAN ANYBODY SEE THE SOURCE?"
Stock looks that way before focusing on the big trolls in front of him. His rage builds as he charges.
====== Rage, Charge Troll 2 - AC is 2 less, header not updated AC is 4 high vs. giant subtype Charging PA1 hits AC35, Critical Threat, Confirms vs AC35 (forgot +4 from critical focus), 20 bludgeoning + 5 electricity if not confirmed, 45 bludgeoning + 5 electricity + 5 sonic as the thundering enchantment goes off DC14 Fort save or permanently deafened That last D20=11 is the Perception I forgot to roll to see whatever is casting a spell in total that should be a 36 (+25)
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 1/35 used Sunday November 20th, 2022 8:30:43 AM should have been charging Troll 2
Troll Keep - Round 3 (DM MikeK) d20+29=41 ; d20+29=34 ; d20+29=36 ; d8+30=32 ; d6+32=33 ; d20+26=35 d20+26=29 d20+26=27 d20+26=41 d20+26=45 d20+26=38 d8+16=22 d6+15=18 d8+16=24 d6+15=16 d6+15=17 d6+12=14 Sunday November 20th, 2022 1:45:30 PM
Armalad gives instructions to Joker quietly as she and her familiar step out of the elevator and her familiar does his familiar trick of cloaking her and him in illusionary fog-like smoke as he follows her out of the elevator.
Armalad then fires off an arrow magically imbued with the spell cone of cold targeting Drall.
DM Asks - What are the dimensions of the illusionary fog cloud?
The arrow strikes true. However the shock damage seems to have no effect. A cone of cold springs up outward from where her arrow struck Drall catching both him and his two troll cohorts in the spells area
The spell effect fizzles at Drall (spell resistance-dm rolled for PC) for no effect. The cone does impact Troll 1 and Troll 2, with Troll 2 unable to evade the full effects.
Stohp uses the ropes and sides of the shaft to climb down to the second floor.
Zanderallen charges Drall, his sword roaring out of scabbard with a flash of flames. The troll actually grins in anticipation of the coming fight, swinging a meaty claw at the paladin as he approaches. The barbs catch Zanderallen across the ribcage. AoO - Zanderallen takes 22 hp damage.
The paladin’s sword slams home, but Zander notices the fire damage appears to have been negated.
Bart completes his buff spell, and spider leaps from the top of the lift. Armalad is in his intended landing spot, so the druid has to adjust slightly.
Muttering to herself, Delia steps forward and launches a full barrage at Drall. Her first arrow hits, though not critically. She notes the cold damage did not affect him, either.
Stock calls out a warning that casting is taking place behind the middle door in the east wall. The raging dwarf charges Troll 2. The creature tags Stock with a clawed hand as the dwarf closes the range. AoO attack hits Stock for 18 hp damage. Stock puts the hammer down with a thunderous BOOM,
With the departure of all the heroes from the lift, the two goblins waste no time on launching it upward. They get as far as the second floor, where they find themselves face to face with Stohp, who has managed to step aside just in time to avoid the ascending lift. Stohp is a 5’ step away from boarding the lift.
As the lift rises, all can see it was resting upon iron grating set into the floor. Delia spares a half-glance. It’s the pit.
Grantham Drall laughs with unrestrained joy as he lays into Zanderallen. The paladin is fortunate to avoid one clawed gauntlet. But the other claw and the bite strike home. Zanderallen takes 63 hp damage, bypassing DR.
Troll 1 steps in. The two trolls slash and bite at Stock.
Troll 1 misses with one claw. He hits with bite and claw, while Troll 2 hits with bite and both claws, raking the dwarf as well. Stock takes 111 hp damage.
The door in the middle of the east wall opens, and in steps another troll. He is unarmored. He begins casting a spell, but Drall bellows something, Highlight to display spoiler: {Not the Pit!!}, and the spell fizzles in the troll’s hands. He ducks his head in deference to Drall,
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+17=26 ; d8=5 ; d6=2 ; 4d6=18 ; d20+12=29 ; 10d6=39 ; Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:15:15 PM
(OOC: let's do 3 squares long by 2 wide this time)
Armalad says to Joker quietly, "stay with me" as she and her Mephit take a 5 foot diagonal step to J10 (meaning the fog cloud should be at J10, K10, L10, J11, K11, L11)
She then imbues an arrow with Selective Fireball and fires another arrow at Drall, presumably still versus his flat AC (26 vs AC; which presumably hits again for 1d8 (5) + 1d6 (2) + 4d6 (18) + 11 = 36 nonlethal damage and a selective fireball centered on Drall, and including Troll 2 and Troll A while excluding Stock and Zanderallen (OOC: don't think any other ally is in range of the fireball, if they are she can exclude up to 4 others in the spell range)
Armalad also rolls to overcome Drall's SR with the selective fireball 29 vs Drall's SR
Presumably Drall, Troll2 and Troll A must make a DC 19 reflex save or take 39 fire damage, success means they only take 19 fire damage.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 93/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d20+27=34 ; d20+27=42 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=27 ; d8+32=38 ; d8+32=37 ; d8+32=39 ; d8+32=38 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 10:08:06 AM
Zander roars in pain and anger as Drall's claw and teeth find purchase. He adjusts his stance as he regains balance from his charge and quickly swipes his shield hand over the worse wound closing some of it back up with divine healing. He lets the divine spirit in his sword guide his hand as he wings with inhuman speed. ------------------------------------------ Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes 1/3 used Smite Evil +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage vs Drall - 1/5 used Lay on Hands 1/13 used
Swift Action Lay on Hands 29 healed
Full attack +1 from Speed into Drall (not including fire damage) 34 to hit, 38 damage 42 to hit, 37 damage 36 to hit, 39 damage 27 to hit, 38 damage
Stock (JonM) HP: 64/172; AC: (30 vs giants) 26/24/14 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 2/35 used d20+18=21 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+8=17 ; d10+23=32 ; d6=6 ; d10+23=31 ; d6=4 ; d10+23=24 ; d8=5 ; d10+23=27 ; d6=3 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 10:16:27 AM Raging and REALLY hurt If Stock wasn't raging, he'd realize how woozy he really was. His footwork shifts slightly and he lays into the original target of his attacks. He blinks away the flames that briefly surround him but feels at least one strike hit home.
========= 5 ft. step to J6 PA 1 vs T2 hits AC21, 32 damage + 6 electricity PA2 vs T2 hits AC33, Critical Threat hits AC36, Regular damage: 31 bludgeoning + 4 electricity; if it is a crit: 55 bludgeoning + 4 Electricity + 5 sonic PA3 vs T2 or T1 hits AC17, seems unlikely but 27 bludgeoning + 3 electricity Stock can't be flanked (improved uncanny dodge), Also please tell me how many hits he takes so I can take off DR
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+22=39 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+18=29 ; d20+13=23 ; d8+14=18 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=1 ; d8+14=20 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 6:09:47 PM
Delia takes a quick glance down at the pit, but the trolls ripping apart her allies are her more pressing concern and she doesn't want to distract Zander. She adjusts closer to be within point-blank range and fires at Troll 1, shouting, "STOHP! WE NEED YOU DOWN HERE NOW."
============================= 5ft step to G12 - full round attack (attack 3&4 I added the wrong thing in the roller, last d6 roll to make sure it wasn't broken with all those 1s lol) Attack 1: 39 to hit, 41 damage (18+1 + 21+1) Attack 2: 26 to hit, 22 damage (21+1) Attack 3: 28 to hit, 18 damage (17+1) Attack 4: 23 to hit, 21 damage (20+1)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 14d6=41 ; Monday November 21st, 2022 7:02:14 PM
Spidey-Bart changes back into himself. He looked at the challenge presented by the trolls and looked upwards..
"Eberyon, strike them with your firey touch."
cast flamestrike at 08 to try to catch Drall and Troll A. 10' radius. 41 damage...1/2 fire and 1/2 divine energy. Refle. Save to avoid half...against 18, I believe. Divine energy not flame resistant http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/flameStrike.html#flame-strike
Troll Keep - Round 4 (DM MikeK) d20+12=19 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+14=31 d20+14=21 14d6(2+2+5+2+6+2+6+5+4+4+1+3+2+1)=45 d20+26=42 d20+26=40 d20+26=29 d8+16=24 d6+15=20 Monday November 21st, 2022 8:05:08 PM
Armalad fires another arrow at Drall, hitting. The resulting fireball is impressive, but orange flashes around each of the four trolls indicate some kind of protective magic is in play. None of the trolls take any damage from the fireball.
Zanderallen heals himself, and assaults Drall, landing three impressive blows.
Stock roars in pain. The dwarf shifts his footing, and lands one heavy blow on T2
Delia takes a quick look into the pit, and spots a red haired humanoid cringing at the bottom. The archer doesn’t have a lot of time though, and moves forward to aid Stock. Arrows fly. Only the first hits, but it hits hard.
Bartomus turns into himself and casts flamestrike. A column of divine fire slams down upon Drall and Troll A. Both have spell resistance. Dm rolled this time, but please do so in the future.
The spell fizzles against Troll, but impacts Drall! And Drall fails his reflex save! While neither troll seems hurt by the fire, the spell’s remaining power is enough to overcome the Troll boss.
Drall collapses, unconscious.
Troll 2 and Troll A both grab their unconscious leader and push/drag him into the corner room. Stock gets an AoO on Troll 2.
Troll 1 attacks Stock. The dwarf his hit with one bite and one claw. Stock takes 44 hp damage (two hits). Note Stock was hit 5 times last round.
Another troll (M) steps out of the door to the northwest. She casts her own Flamestrike on the taur and the cloud. Armalad, Joker, and Bart 45 hp damage. Half divine. Ref DC 20 for half.
Note - Armalad’s fog cloud provides Concealment for everyone, INCLUDING trolls. No one but Armalad has line of sight through fog bank.
Troll 1 - AC 30 Troll 2 - AC 30 Grantham - AC 32 (ff 26), SR29 Troll A - AC ? Troll M - AC ?, SR 22
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+14=18 ; d20+17=33 ; d20+17=25 ; d8=6 ; d6=3 ; 4d6=14 ; d6=3 ; 10d6=34 ; d20+12=31 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 12:03:10 AM
Reflex Saves: Joker - 18 <- has improved evasion feature as familiar so half damage Armalad - 33 <- has evasion class feature so no damage
Armalad heroically calls out to Joker, "Look out" (using a hero point to grant half her bonus to Joker) to her familiar as the flame strike hits. Unfortunately her warning was not enough for the mephit to completely ignore the spell
She then imbues an arrow with lightning bolt and fires her arrow at Troll M for 25 vs flat footed AC, if that hits then Troll M takes 1d8 (6) + 1d6 (3) + 4d6 (14) + 11 + 1d6 (3) = 34 nonlethal + 3 nonlethal shock and a line of lightning stretches forth from F5 to S5 (supposed to be 120 foot line but it looks like S5 is bounded by a wall) and Troll M, Troll 1, Troll 2 and Drall all must make DC 19 reflex saves or take 34 electric damage, half on success (also since Drall is unconscious I think he auto-fails the save).
(OOC: Armalad rolled 31 on her SR check meaning I think both Troll M and Drall are impacted by the lightning bolt)
(OOC: the fog cloud is a 1st level illusion spell, meaning if someone interacts with it and succeeds on a DC 11 will save then they know the fog is an illusion and can see through it)
Armalad is worried about her familiar and since he got a little singed by that last spell she orders the familiar to fly 40 feet and take cover behind the elevator shaft moving the illusion with the mephit
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 6:07:56 AM
Stohp continues to climb? (I forget which floor the fight is happening on).
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/214; AC: (30 vs giants) 26/24/14 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 3/35 used d20+18=23 ; d20+36=56 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+8=21 ; d10+23=31 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 9:59:08 AM Raging! "No Leaving!" He reacts with fury, swinging out with his flail, but only catching air. Stock pivots on the troll nearby, sucking wind and tries to catch the troll unaware, going for the legs!
=========== I realized my header wasn't updated correctly for the extra HP from Rage. It should be correct now. Rage is such a pain to deal with in Pathfinder, says this guy 5 years after starting to play a barbarian! AOO on T2 hits AC23 miss Attack 1 - Trip vs T1 using flail special ability and strength surge rage power 56 vs CMD *This draws an AOO PA2 vs hopefully prone T1 hits AC31, Critical Threat does not confirm vs AC19 PA3 vs T1 hits AC21 31 damage + 6 electricity
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+21=36 ; d8+18=19 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 11:00:05 AM
Zander takes the brief opening afforded by the felling of Drall to heal more of his wounds. But his battle rage is in full swing and he doesn't hesitate to press the attack, moving into Troll 2's reach to attack the beast. He roars at the top of his lungs as he rushes forward, "Come back Drall, FOR PEPPER!!" Something jumps to his mind as he remembers previous fights with trolls. "Drall isn't dead! Fire doesn't hurt him, we need acid!" ------------------------------- [i]Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes 1/3 used Smite Evil +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage vs Drall - 1/5 used Lay on Hands 2/13 used
Swift action lay on hands - 25 healed
Move to N7, believe that's an AoO from Troll 2
Standard attack on Troll 2 36 to hit, 19 weapon damage + 4 fire damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+6=18 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 1:37:34 PM
Bartomus had started to snicker as his call to Eberyon for flames seemed to have had some effect. Then the other troll returned the favor and Barts howel end with him reaching for a vital while looking at the magic wielding troll.
"Laugh for us," Bartomus hissed and swallowed the vial.
Drink CMW 2d8 +3 (?assuming the caster level for catacombs spells is just +3) Swift action - Fey Domain- hideous laughter on mage troll. Will save against a DC 23, they may get a +4 due to our character type differences. Failure = prone this round 13/14 uses.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+21=29 ; d20+22=33 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+14=20 ; d8+14=16 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d8+14=22 ; d6=6 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=6 ; d20+13=22 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 6:31:08 PM "I really hope that's actually Pepper," Delia mutters under her breath as she switches targets to the spellcasting troll, moving forward again to hit her target more easily. She then calls, "I've got frost and fire, but no acid. Bart? Armalad? Stohp?"
She whistles and sends Hawky to fly-by aid Stock, cawing and battering the prone troll with his wings to distract the troll and make it harder to hit Stock. With Spring Attack he ends up back around F12 and won't provoke AoO.
==================================== 5ft step to F11 - full round attack at Troll M (missed factoring pointblank on first shot) Attack 1: 30 to hit, 43 damage (20+5 + 16+2) Attack 2: 33 to hit, 28 damage (22+6) Attack 3: 25 to hit, 27 damage (21+6) Attack 4: 14 to hit,
Hawky Aid Another: 22 vs AC 10 to grant Stock +2 AC against Troll 1's next attack.
Troll Keep - Round 5 (DM MikeK) d20+13=27 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+26=36 ; d6+15=18 ; d20+26=45 ; d6+15=20 ; d20+22=23 ; d20+26=31 d20+26=28 d20+26=28 d8+16=21 4d8(3+7+8+8)+14=40 3d8(7+8+7)+5=27 Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 7:35:25 PM
Armalad imbues an arrow with a spell and fires her arrow at Troll M. It hits. A line of lightning streaks across the room, and only the caster is able to evade any of the damage.
She sends Joker and the fog cloud to the back of the room. (There is no shaft, just a hole in the roof where the lift comes through.)
Stohp avoids the ascending lift, and then climbs the rest of the way down. She finds herself standing on an thickly barred floor above a 10’ deep pit. There is also quite the battle underway.
Stock swings and misses at the departing T2. Continuing his turn, the dwarf ducks and swings for T1’s legs. The troll connects as he closes. Stock takes 15 hp damage.
But, the maneuver is successful. T1 is on his back. Stock follows up with a hit, but misses on the next attack.
Zanderallen pursues the fallen Drall, running up to and attacking T2. The troll smacks him as he approaches. Zanderallen takes 20 hp damage.
Whatever fire protection is in effect is on this troll as well. (but keep telling me what the fire damage is, please).
Bartomus drinks a healing potion, and then casts a spell on Troll M. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on her.
Delia takes another step forward, and fires another round, this time at the spellcasting troll. Three arrows hit home.
Hawky takes off at Delia’s command, and rakes across T1’s face, throwing off its aim.
T1 rolls away from Stock, and stands up.
T2 is in bad shape. But he stands his ground and attacks Zanderallen. The troll must be really woozy, for only its bite finds purchase. Zanderallen takes 21 hp damage.
Troll A casts a spell on Drall.
Drall moans. Still prone, he pulls out and drinks a potion.
Troll M makes a motion. Armalad and Delia start feeling very sleepy. Armalad and Delia Will Save DC20 or fall asleep.
Troll 1 - AC 30, CMD 37 Troll 2 - AC 30, CMD 37 Grantham - AC 32 (ff 26), SR29 Troll A - AC 19 (ff 16), SR 22 Troll M - AC 21 (ff 16)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 115/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+19=32 ; d20+12=22 ; d8=2 ; d6=5 ; 4d6=11 ; d6=3 ; 10d6=40 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:33:26 PM
Armalad is a full blooded elf, not a half elf and as a full blooded elf she is immune to magical sleep effects so no save needed for Armalad.
Armalad takes a 5 foot step to I9 and as an Arcane Trickster possesses the ability to declare an impromptu sneak attack which she does against Troll M who is within 30 feet of her.
Also it has been 3 rounds so Armalad is no longer intimitaded so she rolls her full attack bonus against Troll M's flat footed AC as she imbues her arrow with her last Lightning Bolt
32 vs Troll M's Flat Footed AC = Hit
Armalad also rolled a 22 to overcome SR so she overcomes one of the troll's SR but not Drall's
Still after Troll M takes 1d8 (2) + 1d6 (5) + 4d6 (11) + 11 nonlethal + 1d6 (3) nonlethal shock = 29 magic nonlethal + 3 nonlethal shock another lightning bolt springs forth spreading from F5 to S5 and every single troll (except Drall whose SR wasn't overcome) takes 40 lightning damage unless they make a DC 19 reflex save in which case they only take 20 lightning damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 84/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 2d8+3=15 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 11:48:18 PM
forgot to roll potion - +15-45=-30 reflected in header
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 84/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 2d8+3=15 ; Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 11:48:22 PM
forgot to roll potion - +15-45=-30 reflected in header
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 96/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:26:01 AM
Stohp remembers the vision and checks down the grate to see if Pepper is there. She trusts her allies to handle the fight for now.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 107/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+18=24 ; d6=6 ; d8+18=22 ; d6=4 ; d8+18=24 ; d6=4 ; d8+18=26 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 12:02:49 PM
Zanaderallen heals some of his wounds and continues his push. Stepping in closer as he continues his swings. "For PEPPER!" is his continued battlecry as his blade hacks into troll flesh. He splits his attacks between the trolls in front of him, hitting them even if they go down to slow down their regeneration. -------------------------------- Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes 1/3 used Smite Evil +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage vs Drall - 1/5 used Lay on Hands 3/13 used
Swift action lay on hands - 30 healed
5ft step to O6
Full round attack 1st and 2nd into Troll 2, 3rd and 4th into Troll A 27 misses Troll 2 35 hits Troll 2, 24 damage + 6 fire 22 hits Troll A, 22 damage + 4 fire 28 hits Troll A, 20(16+4 Crit Focus) Crits, 50 Damage + 4 fire
Stock continues to labor, trying to slam it as it crawls away. He steps into the troll as it rises to its feet and continues to bear down.
"HEALING!!!"
======= The troll can't be prone and move without an AOO - that is under the crawling rules In case you allow it I will roll for an AOO PA hits AC37, Critical Threat Confirms vs AC28 (it is still prone), 55 damage + 6 electricity + 1 sonic Perception 27 - So there is some kind of energy resistance to fire...but are the wounds regenerating or is that stopped by the fire? PA1 hits AC30, 28 bludgeoning + 6 electricity PA2 hits AC33, Critical Threat does not confirm vs AC23, 24 bludgeoning + 4 electricity PA3 hits AC16
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+12=25 ; d8+14=20 ; d6=4 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=3 ; d8+14=17 ; d6=4 ; d8+14=22 ; d6=2 ; d8+14=21 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 2:04:23 PM Will save 13, use Improved Iron Will to reroll to 23
The troll's magic has her for a heartbeat. Delia stumbles, the warm embrace of sleep after the stress of these few days almost too inviting to resist. But then she roars, nearly matching Stock's ferocity as she simply refuses. She gets her feet back under her and sends a volley of arrows flying around the room.
============= (I don't know who's still alive, so target priority M, A, 1, 2 | to hit and damage are 1 less vs A & 2)
Attack 1: to hit 31; damage 48 (20+4 + 21+3) Attack 2: to hit 29; damage 21 (17+4) Attack 3: to hit 23; damage 24 (22+2) Attack 4: to hit 25; damage 26 (21+5)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 84/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 4d8+14=32 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 2:25:31 PM
Bartomus heard Stock's call and moved behind him. He worked his fingers and as he came up behind him he slapped his shoulder.
"Heal, heal I said!" Bartomus said aloud.
move to 7 IJ...cure critical Wounds on stock for 32
Troll Keep - Round 6 (DM MikeK) d20+13=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=30 ; 16d6=56 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:27:17 PM
Armalad’s elfin blood suffices to ward off any attempts at magical sleep. She steps forward and fires another arrow into Troll M. Again a bolt of lightning tears across the room.
Troll M, 1, and 2 are able to avoid the full blast.
Stohp looks down into the grate below her. Sure enough, Pepper is at the bottom. The woman is huddled in a corner with her arms held protectively over her head, but she seems all right.
Zanderallen continues to attack. He steps into Troll A, and attacks both he and T2. The hit on T2 is enough to drop it.
Stock calls for healing. The dwarf blasts T1 as it rolls away, then pursues and blasts it a couple more times. The troll falls He notes the trolls are not getting burned. The regular wounds are regenerating.
Delia shakes off the sleep effect, and lets her arrows fly. The first drops Troll M. The next three drop Troll A.
Bart circles around Armalad and casts some much needed healing on Stock.
Bellowing in pain and rage, Drall stands. The half troll casts a spell. Everyone can feel the moisture being sucked out of them.
All PCs take 56 hp damage. Fort DC 18 for half (28 hp).
Troll 1 - AC 30, CMD 37 - Collapsed Troll 2 - AC 30, CMD 37 - Collapsed Grantham - AC 32 (ff 26), SR29 Troll A - AC 19 (ff 16), SR 22 - Collapsed Troll M - AC 21 (ff 16) - Prone
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+9=10 ; d20+19=25 ; d8=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; 5d4=13 ; d20+12=30 ; Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 9:13:39 PM
Armalad does not succeed on the fort save and says in response, "Now I need healing, I don't think I can take another spell like that"
She then fires off another arrow at Troll M imbued with burning hands this time
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 78/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+21=22 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d20+27=47 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+27=34 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+17=28 ; d8+32=37 ; d8+32=34 ; d6=4 ; d8+32=34 ; d6=3 ; d8+32=35 ; d6=5 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 9:43:15 AM
Zanderallen gasps in agony as the water is ripped from his body, caught completely off guard by the attack. Fearing how it might leave his allies he Heroically follows the wave of dehydration with a wave of healing. "Somebody finish these trolls off. Drall, Domi says hello." Zander takes a quick step into the troll, coming in under his guard. His blade still flashing with holy energy he lays into the demon troll. ---------------------------------------- Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes 1/3 used Smite Evil +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage vs Drall - 1/5 used Lay on Hands 5/13 used
Hero Point spent to use Channel Positive Energy, selective channeling to exclude Drall, Troll 2, and Troll A. Zander, Stock, and Bart heal 29 HP
5ft step to P6
Full Attack on Drall, not stopping if he drops 47 hits, 38 confirms crit, 71 damage +4 fire 34 hits, 34 damage +3 fire 35 hits, 35 damage +5 fire 28 misses,
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20+7=18 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 12:46:49 PM
Stohp makes her save so ends up slightly healthier then before the troll's attack (18 exactly). Now sure Pepper is safe she'll move to J/K 5/6 to provide flanking to Z (I think she can get there without provoking AoO, but it will take her full movement)
Stock (JonM) HP: 86/214; AC: (30 vs giants) 26/24/14 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 5/35 used d20+20=28 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+22=31 ; d10+23=25 ; d10+23=33 ; d6=4 ; d8=7 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 3:48:41 PM Raging “I’m regenerating too! Haha!! Stop their regeneration!!!” Stock moves over to the regenerating troll and tries to drop it again.
——- Fort save 28 Move to g4 PA hits TM AC37, Threat confirms vs AC 31, 58 damage + 4 electricity + 7 sonic
Delia (Hannah) HP: 79/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+12=30 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=36 ; 2d8+10=20 ; Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:46:31 PM
Delia will draw her sword and move to Troll M, taking a very deadly swing.
She sends Hawky up the elevator shaft to avoid more AoEs.
Fort save: 30 Attack: 40 crit threat, 36 to confirm, 20 damage
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Friday November 25th, 2022 12:00:59 AM
(OOC: checking in)
Troll Keep - Round 7 (DM MikeK) d20+28=45 ; d6+16=21 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 11:56:08 AM
Armalad requests some healing, but doesn’t stop firing. She hits Troll M with another arrow. The troll collapses again. The fire damage to her and T1 is still getting absorbed.
Zanderallen sends out some healing, then moves in to attack Drall There is a wall in the way, so the paladin cannot simply step and attack. He must step over the body of Troll M to get close enough, which allows Drall to slam him with a clawed hand.
Zanderallen takes 21 hp damage
The paladin only gets one attack, but it’s a doozy.
Blood flies as Drall collapses.
Zanderallen also notes the flame of his blade appeared to gain strength as he left the larger room.
Stohp moves up.
Stock swings around and slams Troll M again.
Delia moves up and also stabs Troll M. Hawky flies up the lift shaft.
The trolls’ wounds heal. All are unconscious, though Troll 2 and Troll A appear nearly healed.
Troll 1: -32 hp (AC 30, CMD 37) Troll 2: -5 hp (AC 30, CMD 37) Grantham: -32hp (AC 32 (ff 26), SR29) Troll A : -2hp (AC 19 (ff 16), SR 22) Troll M: -104hp (AC 21 (ff 16))
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Friday November 25th, 2022 12:56:27 PM
Stohp tries to remember what it is that stops troll regeneration (I know OOC and I think we've fought trolls before but I don't' remember if she'd know)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 75/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=28 ; d8+14=19 ; Friday November 25th, 2022 3:17:58 PM
Bartomus was taken back by the life-draining sucking feeling let loose by the troll.
"OUCH!" The taur managed to get out of his mouth after taking a bit of a pause, too long of one actually, to check out his condition.
"Heal the Shields!" Bartomus said aloud and concentrated on the six Shields in the room.
Fortitude Check - -28; Mass Cure Light Wounds - six w/i 60 - headed for 19 points for each of the Shields
Zanderallen takes Dralls fist and follows it back in to put the troll down once more. Seeing the monster's wounds still closing he moves to a more permanent solution. Reversing the grip of his blade he performs a coup de grace on Drall. "Back to the abyss, fiend. Don't mess with Pepper." ------------------------------ Divine Bond +5 Flaming Speed Longsword ~10 minutes 1/3 used Smite Evil +6 to hit and AC, +14 damage vs Drall - 1/5 used Lay on Hands 5/13 used
Full Round Action Coup de Grace Drall 76 damage + 5 fire DC DC 86 Coup de Grace
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 3d8+42=57 ; d6=1 ; Saturday November 26th, 2022 12:15:03 AM
Delia glances between her sword in her right hand and her bow she had passed to her left, then drops her sword with a clang and fires an arrow through the spellcasting troll's throat. "Thanks, Bart," she croaks through a dry mouth.
======= Coup de grace on Troll M: DC 68 Fort save or die
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Saturday November 26th, 2022 2:07:50 PM
Seeing the others handling the trolls Stohp moves back to Pepper. "Hey. It's safe now. You ok?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 86/214; AC: (30 vs giants) 26/24/14 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 5/35 used d20+18=20 ; d10+23=26 ; d6=4 ; Sunday November 27th, 2022 5:59:18 PM Double post there...This is the one that counts[i] "Deja vu all over again!"
Stock moves to the nearest almost alive troll and slams it again. "STOP COMING BACK"
[i]========== Move to L4 power attack vs T2 hits AC20...woof; that might miss the dead troll; 26 damage + 4 electricity
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+19=32 ; d8=7 ; d6=5 ; 4d6=13 ; d6=1 ; 5d4=16 ; d20+12=23 ; Sunday November 27th, 2022 9:07:23 PM
Armalad takes a 5 foot step to K9 and fires off another magically imbued arrow at Troll 2 this time.
32 vs flat footed (since unconscious) = hit for 1d8 (7) + 1d6 (5) + 4d6 (13) + 11 + 1d6 (1) = 36 nonlethal magic damage + 1 lightning damage (however if they are alreayd negative does nonlethal become lethal at this point?)
This time the arrow causes a selective burning hands to be cast getting troll A and Troll 2 in the arc of the 15 foot fiery cone for 16 fire damage to both
Armalad also rolls a 23 on her caster level check to overcome SR so Troll A takes the 16 fire damage (or it is absorbed)
Stock (JonM) HP: 86/214; AC: (30 vs giants) 26/24/14 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used Monday November 28th, 2022 8:46:04 AM "Why do they keep coming back? How do we get Pepper out?" Stock stays near the downed trolls in case any regenerate enough to start getting up.
Not Dead Yet (DM MikeK) Monday November 28th, 2022 1:18:54 PM
Stohp returns to the pit. She calls down to Pepper, "Hey. It's safe now. You ok?"
The woman looks up. It is Pepper. "Stohp?" She asks incredulously. "Oh, thank the gods! Is Zander there? Yes, I'm ok. Where's Zander? Is he ok?"
Stohp notes there is a door in the iron grate on the pit, which is latched but not locked. It's a simple matter to hop down, help Pepper out, and then climb back out.
Meanwhile, the others continue pounding on the trolls. You are easily causing damage more quickly than the trolls' regenerative ability can heal it. But they are slowly healing.
Everyone recalls that trolls naturally heal nearly any wound. The only way to truly kill them is to use fire or acid as the killing stroke. Quite a few of you are using fire, but there is some kind of spell effect in this main room making the trolls highly resistant to fire. (There's a Resist Energy - Fire in effect).
Eventually, the Shields are able to cause enough fire damage to overcome this and kill all but one of the trolls.
Grantham Drall appears to be naturally resistant to fire. Experimentation reveals Zander's flaming sword does not do enough damage in one blow to overcome it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday November 28th, 2022 2:39:55 PM
Upset that Drall's wounds won't stop healing, Zanderallen is convinced the damage he inflicted will keep the troll leader down for a good long time. He helps with the other trolls before hearing Pepper calling out. Having charged off he had never seen the pit under the lift. "Pepper?! I'm here.' He comes running to the pit, helping her out if no one else has, and lifts her in a huge embrace, completely forgetting he is covered in a good bit of blood, his own and troll.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday November 28th, 2022 7:08:43 PM
Delia reclaims her sword and sheathes it. She will then stand over Drall, firing an arrow into his throat every so often to keep him down until Pepper and Zander have their moment. She will stop as soon as the Shields decide they might like to talk to him (coup de grace every other round w/ longbow: Minimum of 55 damage).
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday November 28th, 2022 7:19:11 PM OOC:(oops, I meant 45 min damage, 55 is average. Also, I realized that there is no max negative hp for regenerators. So, if it's alright, I will coup de grace every 5 rounds instead so that he's not at negative 500 when we want to talk to him)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday November 28th, 2022 11:54:44 PM
Armalad says, "I'm down to just a flaming sphere but if it is safe for him to return to be near us Joker can make a 15 foot cone of acid every 4 rounds or less or fire off an acid arrow every hour. He also could potentially summon another water mephit but the odds of that working are only one in 4. What do you guys think?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday November 29th, 2022 8:14:06 AM "I think there's got to be more then this then these trolls. I mean they couldn't exactly march through town to kidnap someone without being noticed, and what caused them to target Pepper?"
She'll give Zander and Pepper a moment before asking her about what she knows.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/172; AC: (31 vs giants) 27/25/15 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 7/35 used d8=3 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:08:51 AM "Well I'd call that a success. Also a reminder to bring more fire and acid next time."
Stock takes a knee and lets the others keep the regenerating trolls down. He takes a potion out of his bag and chugs it.
"I agree with Stohp though. That big troll can barely speak. It doesn't strike me as the criminal mastermind behind Pepper's kidnapping. Pepper - do you know what's going on?"
========= Potion of Cure Serious, heals 21 Sidenote - if a troll regenerates a handful of HP every 6 seconds.just imagine how fast that means their skin and muscles are reknitting back together; Talk about some gruesome body horror.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 75/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=23 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 4:17:22 PM "Can we toss them all down into the pit and lock the door? I mean it might buy us some additional time. Also easier to do that acid ring thing," Bartomus offered up as a suggestion looking down at the slowly healing trolls. "I can also do a fireball, or if we got something I could make into a snare that is another option. But, I wonder if we told the goblins we needed their help with getting rid of these guys. Maybe a little insurrection here could be a good thing to start some change?"
Bartomus looked about at each of the openings in an effort to see if there might be something that might work to hold these things back.
Perception 23
My Hero! (DM MikeK) Tuesday November 29th, 2022 7:51:00 PM
Zanderallen runs to embrace Pepper, who isn't at all concerned about what the paladin is covered in...at first. After a few moments, she lets go, takes a step back, and looks down. "Oh, I'm covered in...oh...oh dear."
Nonetheless, the plucky reporter is quite ready to get out of here.
Four trolls have been permanently killed, using fire. Delia keeps Drall down, puncturing him every couple dozen seconds or so.
Various options are given regarding the troll's future - blast him even further and leave, throw him in the pit and leave, take him with you until you get enough fire and/or acid to really kill him, let him wake up and question him.
Several Shields don't think Drall makes a good mastermind of this kidnapping scheme. Something is off.
The side rooms with open doors appear to be quarters for the various trolls.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 75/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:12:02 PM "Alright," Bartomus said after looking about at the various openings. "I vote that we put Drall in the pin, lock it and then see if we can get some information from the goblins. Cause, none of this makes sense."
Bartomus paused after saying the last word and looked as if he was really processing something. "Could this be a distraction? Send the Shields after Pepper and that leaves the Float open to who ever or what ever kidnapped her?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 2d8+2=15 ; Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:14:13 PM
Bartomus then reached into his doublet and pulled out one of the vials and gulped it down.
CMW potion for 15
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:14:58 PM
Armalad says, "I think we might want to bind his hands and gag him if we toss him in the pit. Didn't we just see that Drall can cast spells?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Wednesday November 30th, 2022 7:48:42 AM
Stohp asks Pepper what she knows - did she see who kidnapped her, what she found out she thinks might have caused it, etc.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/172; AC: (31 vs giants) 27/25/15 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 32; Rage: 7/35 used Wednesday November 30th, 2022 11:12:48 AM
Stock cleans up some troll skin on his breastplate that is trying to move towards the rest of the body as he listens to Pepper's response to Stohp's question.
"I say we question Drall. I don't think we are in a hurry to get leave...although we don't know the lay of the land well enough to say what other forces are in the area that would take offense to use being in this dungeon."
He hears Bart talk about this being a diversion and his eyebrow raises..."...that's a disturbing thought."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 76/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Wednesday November 30th, 2022 11:26:17 AM
Zander apologizes, "I'm so sorry dear." He then pulls a cloth out of his bag but quickly gives up as he recognizes the futility of wiping off Troll blood. When Stohp comes over to ask her questions he gives her hand a final squeeze before returning to help deal with Drall. He walks over to where Delia is keeping an eye on Drall. "Let's get this armor off him, and bind him up. Drall did not kidnap Pepper, he's just the jail keeper. Stock, help me move this great mass. We need to find out who's he's working for and why they wanted the Shields here." Zanderallen takes a minute to look Drall over as they bind him, trying to identify him and his bat wings. ----------------------------------------- Knowledge(religion): 22 (taking 10)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Wednesday November 30th, 2022 5:58:23 PM
Delia will help loot and bind Drall, giving Pepper a nod in greeting. "Sorry I didn't say something immediately. Didn't want to distract Zander from his troll slaying."
Just a jail keeper (DM MikeK) Wednesday November 30th, 2022 7:54:55 PM
Once Pepper has been disengaged from Zanderallen, Stohp asks what she knows.
Which is nothing.
Pepper stares off into space for some time, obviously trying to remember, and just as obviously frustrated. “I don’t know,” she sighs in exasperation. “I was in my apartment, and then I was there.” She points to the bottom of the pit. “They never talked to me. They never let me out. They just threw down some bread and cheese.”
The topic of what to do with Drall is ongoing.
Eventually, Zanderallen, Stock, and Delia combine to strip him of his armor and bind him up.
The paladin tries to figure out why the troll has bat wings, but other than eliminating undead and gods, can’t make a determination. (Will need a Knowledge - Planes check)
Delia finds out what goodies Drall possesses. Quite a few:
potion of bear's endurance, potion of haste, potion of invisibility +3 full plate, bag of holding (type I), belt of giant strength +4, cloak of the troll king gauntlets of rending headband of alluring charisma +2, ring of major energy resistance (fire), ring of protection +2,
Drall is unconscious, stripped, and bound. But is not in the pit.
At this time, only Drall himself has been searched.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+25=26 ; d20+25=45 ; d20+25=34 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+25=33 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=41 ; d20+25=33 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+25=41 ; d20+25=44 ; d20+25=45 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=44 ; d20+25=32 ; d20+25=37 ; d20+25=41 ; d20+25=35 ; Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:58:16 PM
Armalad says, "cloak of the troll king? That sounds expensive what does it do?"
She then casts detect magic and starts searching the other trolls for goodies
(OOC: here are 20 spellcraft rolls to identify magic items let me know if I need more: 26, 45, 34, 26, 33, 40, 40, 41, 33, 28, 41, 44, 45, 38, 40, 44, 32, 37, 41, 35
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Thursday December 1st, 2022 7:05:26 AM
Stohp will check what the other rooms are, starting with the room the others tell her Drall came out of.
Stock (JonM) HP: 90/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used d8=8 ; d8=5 ; d8=7 ; d20+24=30 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 9:31:58 AM
Stock waits patiently for Drall to regenerate enough to talk. "I'll take any more healing that you guys have. While he waits he pops his second of three healing potions and tosses the bottle idly against the wall. [b]"That was a strong one..."
[i]=========== Cure Serious 25hp I thought all the other trolls were dead. If any others are not dead, Stock will search them Perception 30.[i]
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+21=23 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:55:26 AM
Once the ring has been removed, Delia will comment, "Well that should make our lives easier now." She will search the rooms for anything interesting as well.
Perception: 23
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:10:14 AM "Stock, take these two - not the super strong stuff, but can help. If you need more, I can hand you another."[b] Bartomus handed Stock two of the vials.
Then he walked over and reached down to grab Drall's feet, grimacing as he got too close and began dragging the creature to the open pit.
[b]"You can talk to him as I get him into the pit, right Stock?" Bartomus asked as he pulled slowly on the bound trollking. "Anyone else can help with getting him locked away!"
Stock - 2 CMW potions for 2d8+2 each, have a few more and two CSW potions
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 14d6=39 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 7:48:27 PM
Zanderallen apologizes for not attending to wounds and channels energy twice, excluding Drall. He waits for Drall to come to, not ever going too far from Pepper. ------- Everyone heals 39
Watch your step (DM MikeK) d20=17 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 8:02:11 PM
Armalad wonders about the nature of the Cloak of the Troll King. It sounds expensive. Unfortunately, it isn’t. Price 9,000 gp; Slot shoulders; CL 5th; Weight 2 lbs.; Aura faint evocation This long cloak is a patchwork of beast and humanoid hides roughly stitched together. A crude, crown-shaped patch of yellow-dyed fabric is sewn on the back, and a length of knotted hemp rope secures the cloak around the wearer's neck. The wearer gains a +5 competence bonus on Intimidate checks and the ability to use burning hands as a spell-like ability three times per day.
Armalad then gets the magic items from the dead trolls, as well as verifying that yes, all trolls except Drall are dead.
Loot, including Drall’s stuff:
potion of bear's endurance, potion of haste, potion of invisibility (x2) potion of barkskin, (x2) potion of bull's strength (x4) potion of protection from energy (fire) (x3) elixir of fire breath (x3) ring of protection +2 (x4) ring of major energy resistance (fire) ring of protection +3 ring of jumping (x3) +3 full plate, large +4 hide armor, large (x2) amulet of mighty fists +3 (x2) amulet of natural armor +3 bag of holding (type I) belt of giant strength +4 bracers of armor +4 cloak of resistance +3 cloak of the troll king dust of disappearance headband of vast intelligence +4 gauntlets of rending headband of alluring charisma +2
Bartomus drags the unconscious Drall to the pit. Unless there is some objection, the troll fits in there nicely.
Delia and Stohp go to explore rooms, starting with Drall’s and then proceeding to the other two open doors. As seen in the map of the last round of the fight, there are three doors each in the eastern and western walls, and a pair of double doors in the southern wall.
The rooms all appear to be simple quarters - a bed, a table, an unlocked chest. In Drall’s room, the pair find a bag of gemstones (7500 gp).
As Stohp passes through the threshold of the northwest doorway, she triggers a protective spell. The spell radius is 60’, meaning everyone is affected, except for Hawky who is not in the room.
Everyone except Hawky Fort Save DC 17 or suffer wracking pains that impose a –4 penalty on attack rolls, skill checks, and ability checks.
Pepper goes wide eyed for just a moment. "What was that?" she gasps. Pepper makes her save!!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=23 ; Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:39:50 PM
Bartomus was somewhat careful in lowering Drall into the pit, but not overly careful. As he finished getting Drall down into the pit, he turned back towards Stock and asked if there was anything he wanted to ask. But a weird ear popping, spine-tingling, hairs on the skin raising sound and feeling permeated the space they were in. Bartomus cringed and then shook it all off.
He looked over at Pepper and nodded. "Yea, what the heck was that?"
Fortitude save = 23
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+9=12 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+22=26 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 3:24:57 AM
Fort: 12 = armalad Fort: 19 = joker
Joker saves, but Armalad doesn't.
She says, "Maybe next time I should search for traps first in a strange castle."
If possible Armalad still tries to disable the tripped trap
Disable Device: 26
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) d20+8=14 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 8:08:19 AM
Stohp is highly embarrassed that she forgot to search for traps. She pays for it too, having to wait out it's effects (14 fort). "Sorry."
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used d20+17=23 ; d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 10:04:03 AM "What was that? It felt like a little pinch."
He power chugs the potions and basks in the healing of Z's channel. "That feels better." He throws the empty potion bottles at Drall's body.
He keeps waiting for Drall to wake up so that maybe the Shields can interrogate it.
===== Fort Save 23 First Bart Potion: 14 HP Second: 9 HP Loot sheet is updated. Start thinking about claims.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 98/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+12=22 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 11:49:59 AM
Delia blinked as the wave of magic crashed over them, pain tingling down her limbs. "That did not feel good," she comments as she pauses, giving the rogues a chance to examine the remaining rooms and anything else for traps.
Fort save: 22
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+21=38 ; Friday December 2nd, 2022 4:28:12 PM
Zanderallen grunts as he fights off the waves of pain, "Well, lesson learned I guess." He ponders healing Drall to wake him up faster. -------------- Fort 38
Lingering pain (DM MikeK) Saturday December 3rd, 2022 10:35:08 AM
Most of you fight of the effects of the spell, but Armalad and Stohp do not.
The effect does not wear off, nor go away, nor do the duo get used to it. Every muscle feels on fire, stinging pain rips through nerves, and the brain desperately fights through the pain just to function. [DM Note - It hurts, it doesn't wear off, and Armalad and Stohp have an ongoing –4 penalty on attack rolls, skill checks, and ability checks]
Despite the pain, Armalad is able to find the trap. It is an elaborate magical rune etched into the floor of the doorway. She is able to identify it as a Symbol, and given the effects, a Symbol of Pain. Unfortunately, she is unable to disable the trap.
Bart deposits Drall into the pit.
Based on his rate of healing, and the time elapsed searching the other bodies, you estimate another 5 minutes before he heals enough to regain consciousness.
All the trolls have been searched. Only Drall's room in the northeast corner has been searched. Only the door in the northwest corner has been searched for traps (after the triggering of the Symbol on that doorway).
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Sunday December 4th, 2022 3:02:12 PM "Well. Unless someone can dispel this, or we get in another fight, I'm going to just sit down and hurt for a while." Stohp says grimacing.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday December 4th, 2022 3:44:58 PM
Bartomus looked down in the pit and made a point of closing the lid and putting in the lock necessary to buy them some time. Then he grabbed his glave and standing about the wall to be further back from the opened door, he reached around the wall with his glave and pushed the doors open a bit farther in hopes to see if there were any other things that happened with the doors being opened.
"Anything anyone knows to help them?" Bartomus asked as he held his head back from the door opening. "We are running out of time with guy in the pit by the way."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday December 4th, 2022 8:17:16 PM
Armalad says to Stohp, "I'm with you." and also lays down on the floor
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used d20+24=27 ; d20+24=35 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 8:49:46 AM
Stock starts methodically searching the adjoining room starting in the top left and working counterclockwise around the room. He checks each door for traps prior to opening and then searches each room as he goes. If Drall comes to consciousness while he's searching, he will stop that and return to interrogate Drall.
========== Top left traps / searching: 27 and 35...you know what, Stock will take 10 on the rest rather than making a whole bunch of rolls...34 perception for traps and searching.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+12=24 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 9:23:17 AM
Delia calls Hawky down, then sends him back up the shaft with instructions to warn them if he sees anyone approaching the keep.
She then joins Stock in his methodical search (auto succeed on aid to make his check a 36 perception).
Hawky perception: 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+5=20 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 4:59:49 PM "Symbol of Pain, that's a bit above my ability to fix. It will wear off eventually or I believe if you get far enough away the effects will end." He doesn't have an interest in searching the troll keep and instead keep a watchful eye on Drall, stopping Bart from putting the cover on, "I want to see when he wakes up." ---------- Spellcraft 20 for Symbol of Pain
He's awake (DM MikeK) Monday December 5th, 2022 8:03:32 PM
Stohp and Armalad endure the pain. Zanderallen lets everyone know it will wear off eventually.
The top of the pit is a grating, so Bart can close and latch it, with everyone still being able to see Drall.
Delia sends Hawky to keep watch.
She and Stock begin working their way around the adjoining rooms. In the next five minutes, they is able to clear all the western rooms. They find 8000 gp, but nothing else of interest.
Bart messes with the doors in the northwest corner, but finds nothing else of interest.
Delia and Stock have reached the closed double doors in the south, when Drall regains consciousness.
The troll looks about, then up. He rolls over to sit against one wall, and looks expectantly at Zanderallen.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+19=33 ; Monday December 5th, 2022 11:48:41 PM
Armalad warily watches Drall (Perception: 33)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday December 6th, 2022 8:02:06 AM
Stohp half expects Drall to have some way out and that they'll have to wrangle trolls at some point.
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used d20+18=36 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2022 9:24:57 AM
Keeping his voice low, Stock says, "Can any of you guys speak Drall's language? I can't." Stock walks up to the pit and calls down,
""Hey Big Guy - You are in for a WORLD of hurt unless you give us the answers we need..."
========== Intimidate 36 - goal is to Influence Opponent’s Attitude The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier It technically takes 1 minute of conversation to do this.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday December 6th, 2022 12:38:34 PM "Alright, so some good, but that's it." Bartomus shrugged and looked back at the lift shaft. "I still think we head up. Get back to the Tavern and get Pepper and us home. Maybe we turn the Goblins on Drall and they can reclaim this for themselves?"
As he talked, he walked over to the lift and tried to get a sense on how to call it back down.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+25=36 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2022 2:45:33 PM
When Zander sees Drall come to his smile while talking to Pepper disappears behind a steel wall. Locking down his emotions he let's Stock take the opening since the dwarf really seems to have it in for the troll. He puts his foot on the edge of the grate and leans down to look at Drall, "Now, now, I'm sure it doesn't need to come to that Stock. Drall, you and I both know you're not behind tanking Pepper. Somebody put you up to it. You just tell us who it is and we're out of your hair, claws, teeth. However you trolls say it." ---------------------- Diplomacy: 36 (trying to play some good cop, bad cop with Stock's opening to get info out of Drall.)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20=13 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2022 3:55:34 PM (misclicked the roll)
Delia will back Pepper up away from Drall - and what Stock and Zander might do to him - and the pit and let the good and bad cops do their thing.
He speaks! (DM MikeK) Tuesday December 6th, 2022 7:22:26 PM
Stock and Zanderallen work on Drall, good cop/bad cop style. Armalad watches warily as she can with a -4 penalty. Delia backs Pepper out of the way. Stohp waits for some inevitable trick. Bart looks for a way to call the lift back down. The taur figures out that simply pulling on one of the two ropes will bring it back.
Drall spends several minutes establishing what has happened to the other trolls. He speaks only in Giant, requiring Armlad to translate.
Once it has been firmly established that all the other trolls are dead, though, he starts chuckling. The chuckle builds in strength until he is laughing, nearly uncontrollably. After a good minute, he winds down.
“Oh, She’s not going to like this,” he chuckles in perfect Common. He gazes back up at Zanderallen.
“Lord Vanius appeared in the middle of my keep with the girl,” he replies, as affably as a troll could. “He had all the trolls come out and instructed us to watch her until he returned. He then disappeared. Then you came.”
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+19=27 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+8=26 ; Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:27:39 PM
Through the pain Armalad searches her memory for any reference to Lord Vanius. (OOC: remembered the penalty this time)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Wednesday December 7th, 2022 8:52:26 AM "So we should expect another guest at some point. One either responsible for the kidnapping, or at least knowing who is. Shall we wait for them and ambush them when they return?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:10:05 AM "WHO is not going to like this and WHY is that so funny? Also, WHAT even are you?...with those wings and all."
To Armalad he says, "Well done on the translations. I don't understand the words you are saying but you are clearly communicating the emotion in the words. Really impressive."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:43:52 AM
Seeing the confusion on Armalad's face, Delia leans over to her, "Lord Vanius was some jerk from this plane who butted heads with the Shields a while back, before I joined. He's Mistress what's-her-undead-face's high up minion. She is probably the one who isn't going to like this..."
She asks the rest of the group, "Didn't we already think it was this Vanius guy because of his history with the Shields? He have any surprises he could whip out if we jump him?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Wednesday December 7th, 2022 5:54:41 PM "Other than being powerful enough to operate the gate that nobody thought was active we know very little about Lord Vanius. He showed up when everyone though the Wold was ending due to the blood grass catastrophe, laughed at us and I seemed to remember unleashed some sort of powerful magics to bind us." He turns back to Drall, giving him a look as he replies in common, "So is Lord Vanius a big enough deal that you just drop every to do what he says?"
Curiouser (DM MikeK) Wednesday December 7th, 2022 7:53:55 PM
Again, Drall has shifted to Common, and thus no one has to translate for him.
The Shields have a brief sidebar to recall Lord Vanius. Zanderallen and Delia have the long and short of it.
Delia also answers most of Stock's questions. Drall shrugs at the dwarf and points to Delia.
"This," he also replies to Stock, indicating himself, "is a half fiend troll."
Zanderallen follows up. "So is Lord Vanius a big enough deal that you just drop everything to do what he says?"
Drall blinks. "Yes." By his tone, you might as well have asked if water is wet.
Stohp is starting to wonder when other bad guys will be arriving.
Stohp and Armalad are still suffering.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday December 7th, 2022 7:57:57 PM "I am kinda thinking we take Pepper and blink back out," Bartomus added his thoughts tot he conversation. But, then he thought for a bit. "Being on a different plane, could we call for some help and maybe set a trap for the Vanius? I mean if it would be worth the effort, I am game. But if we can just head back to the Inn here and then back home, there's something I am more than willing to just do."
Bartomus looked back at the pair of ropes.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday December 8th, 2022 1:09:02 AM
Armalad asks, "Can we just blink out from here or would we have to go to the equivalent point where the gate is and use the key? I mean does anyone among us know how to planeshift and would that work considering how we got here?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Thursday December 8th, 2022 7:32:26 AM "If possible we'd probably better deal with whoever behind this here, else when we return they can just kidnap our friends and allies again and force us back here. We can't protect everyone we know." Stohp points out.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31(37 vs Drall) T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday December 8th, 2022 3:58:15 PM
Zanderallen weighs their options and comes to a decision. "We have achieved our immediate goal of rescuing Pepper. But, Lord Vanius, whether on his own initiative or under the bidding of his mistress, has decided to make enemies with us. As Stohp so aptly put, we can't protect everyone we know. Which means we need to get Vanius to back-off. We could return to the Inn to rest and leave Pepper somewhere safe, and then seek out Vanius."
"Hey Drall. Since you've been so helpful, you wouldn't happen to know where Lord Vanius is would you?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Thursday December 8th, 2022 4:10:36 PM
Delia agrees that they can't just leave Vanius alone now that he has shown his willingness to kidnap loved ones, "Surely he had some kind of reason for taking Pepper. And all he's got is a few dead trolls, so I doubt he's gotten what he wants out of it yet. But, first priority should be to get Pepper to safety, whatever we decide that means, and be ready to take Lord Vanius, and maybe the lady who runs this place, head on if it comes to that."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday December 8th, 2022 9:30:58 PM
Armalad says to Drall, "You don't know how to release that undead goblin oracle outside of that inn do you?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Friday December 9th, 2022 7:43:13 AM "The Inn seems like a good rallying point. Let's move quickly, he'll be able to find out where we are going pretty easily since Drall's been listening in. The sooner we leave the sooner we get there."
Next steps? (DM MikeK) Friday December 9th, 2022 10:21:44 AM
You continue discussions.
Drall answers Armalad. "I don't know any undead goblin oracle."
Drall answers Zanderallen. "Lord Vanius quarters with Mistress Fidelia in her Castle."
The troll pauses, debating internally. He speaks again, looking Zanderallen dead in the eyes. "You have beaten me and killed the others. But you are not strong enough to enter the Castle. You are also not strong enough to earn the enmity of Vanius. Some other game is being played.
Go to your Inn. Go to the Wold. Rejoice in your lives."
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used Friday December 9th, 2022 10:27:40 AM "Yeah back to the Inn I think. Maybe we can take another run at Proudfoot about the undead goblin. We also need to warn The Float that there may be trouble coming from Vanius."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Friday December 9th, 2022 11:04:04 AM "Ask him where this Mistress' castle is located, just so we have some idea of where these raids are being launched. Agree with you Stock, better to warn the Float and start looking at ways to watch for unexpected visitors." Bartomus suggested to Zander and gave a slight tug on one of the lift ropes. "Still say we free the goblins or at least tell them the trolls are dead and he's locked in the pit. Give them something hopeful you know."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Friday December 9th, 2022 2:21:09 PM
Zanderallen blinks as Drall speaks so directly to him. He takes a moment to stare back and assess the troll before nodding in thanks, "It seems honor can be found in many places. Thank you Drall."
He turns to the rest of the Shields, "I don't like it, but I trust what Drall has said. Let us return to the Inn. I begin to fear what was thought earlier that we might have been lured here as a distraction. Vanius has earned himself another mark and one day we will collect. But there is still too much to be done in our world to throw our lives away in pointless battles in the Land of the Fey."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Friday December 9th, 2022 2:43:28 PM
Delia purses her lips, "It seems like our two options are to go home or storm the castle. I'm all for the going home and regrouping one. As much as I dislike the idea of being a plaything for the Fey, there's not much we can do about that right now. Maybe just check in on friends and family a little extra for a while."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Sunday December 11th, 2022 6:41:54 PM
Stohp's said her peace so she grits her teeth and makes herself get up and get ready to leave.
Exit Strategy (DM MikeK) Sunday December 11th, 2022 7:12:18 PM
Zanderallen makes the call, and the rest appear to agree - time to head out.
The lift returns, with the two goblins still attending. They are very surprised by what they see on the ground floor, and are very helpful in getting The Shields to the roof.
It takes a couple trips. Pepper stays locked at Zanderallen's side.
Bartomus gives some thought to the goblins as well.
Will you travel straight back to the Inn, or is there anything you wish to do first or on the way?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday December 11th, 2022 8:27:01 PM
Armalad casts locate person thinking of Pepper. She has 2 preparations of the spell and with Drall saying there is some other game afoot well changlings are a thing. Is the Pepper by Zanderallen pinging on her locate person spell?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=31 ; Sunday December 11th, 2022 10:26:00 PM "So, here's the deal. You can run this place. You and your fellow soldiers - make the place better, friendlier. Find a way to get rid of those dang wicked flying skull things."[b] Bartomus explained to the two goblins as he rode the elevator upwards. [b]"Be creative - you could even form an autonomous collective. You can do this."
Bartomus waits for the other Shields to join him and scanned about where the goblins told him to stay until the others arrived.
Perception 31 for where he is told to stay - assuming there may be a more direct exit out of the building, but if on top, then scanning about the area.
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used Monday December 12th, 2022 9:31:34 AM
Stock listens to Bartomus' impassioned speech to the goblins and says to him, "You are a noble taur. Definitely doing more for these creatures than I am willing."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday December 12th, 2022 12:08:45 PM
Delia, in a rare moment of social awareness, decides to refrain from commenting to Bart that Drall is still alive and will almost certainly behave the exact same way as he did before he got the fear of Domi beat into him. Assuming that Armalad does not raise any alarms with her spell, Delia wants to leave this plane as soon as possible so that they can see if anything happened while they were away from the Float.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday December 12th, 2022 12:28:54 PM
Zander does not object to Pepper being locked to his side, he nods to Drall as the last group rides up the lift, expecting the half-fiend troll will not remain locked in the pit for long. But Drall was not the issue, what game was Vanius up to? Someday maybe they would beat the answer out of him. Now back to the Inn and maybe they could devote some more thinking to that Goblin Oracle.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday December 12th, 2022 11:09:00 PM
Armalad waits patiently for her spell to confirm if the Pepper by Zanderallen is the real Pepper
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/101 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, trip) Tuesday December 13th, 2022 7:29:44 AM
Stohp is skeptical about any efforts to inspire goblins to change things considering the actual person in charge and responsible for things around here is still around. This Fidelia lady. She advises the party to avoid the town on the way back.
Stock (JonM) HP: 152/172; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 7/35 used Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:56:08 AM
Stock leans over toward Armalad and says in a low voice, "Why are you looking at Pepper like that? You don't think she's in on this do you?"
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/115 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:54:37 PM
(OOC: checking in; not feeling well fyi)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 90/114 AC 21; 140/140 CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d8=6 ; Friday December 30th, 2022 10:13:23 AM Happy New Years everyone! Starting the level update so rolling for new HP!
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday January 2nd, 2023 10:27:29 AM
(OOC: Updated Armalad's Sheet for the new level)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 10:38:07 AM Just updating header
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 94/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 10:39:22 AM Found error - needed to put current hit points correctly
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday January 4th, 2023 6:59:53 AM
Stohp is ready to continue (I have leveled)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 115/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Wednesday January 4th, 2023 5:09:26 PM
Zanderallen is leveled up and ready for review.
(I added a table at the bottom of the sheet to track level up approvals)
The Goblin (DM MikeK) Wednesday January 4th, 2023 7:27:42 PM
Having pursued Pepper’s kidnappers deep into Koshe Marr, the Silver Shields infiltrated a keep and destroyed her troll guards.
Their leader, Grantham Drall, a half troll half something with wings, survived. The Shields locked him into the very pit where Pepper had been held.
In the ensuing discussions, the Shields determine to go back to the Inn, escape from this place, and warn Floating City that the denizens of Koshe Marr appear to have a way into the city.
To be safe, Armalad casts a Locate Person for Pepper. She should be relieved to find that the woman they’ve rescued is the one and only.
Bartomus gives a speech to the goblins. It impresses Stock, but its hard to tell if he’s made an impact on the goblins. Stohp and Delia also are skeptical.
The Shields depart the keep without incident.
It’s a solid day’s march back to the inn, and the group spends a long night in the barren plains. But, their luck holds out, and they are unmolested either in camp or on the road back.
As you approach the Inn, you note the goblin is again sitting beside the door. Pepper recoils at its appearance. It looks as it did before, ripped ears, broken legs, rag tied around its eyes, gaping wound in its belly. As you approach, he sighs, “At last. You have come.” Then he cackles, a barking sound that quickly becomes a coughing fit. “Fulfilled the prophecy yet thwarted His plans…nice.”
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Wednesday January 4th, 2023 10:00:06 PM Header HP update. Delia (and Hawky) level up will be complete once I decide on new favored enemy and which skill to Skill Focus for her.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 94/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Thursday January 5th, 2023 1:31:41 AM "We did it then?" Bartomus asked the goblin at the door. "Not sure we did, not sure if we helped your neighbors. But, if you think we helped, then let's celebrate that."
He reached for the door to the inn and held it open for the rest of the Shields while looking down at the goblin.
Stock (JonM) HP: 167/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used Thursday January 5th, 2023 8:57:24 AM "Hey ghost goblin. Did we ever ask your name?
Celebration sounds great, Bart."
Stock says this in passing and doesn't really wait for a response from the ghost. He enters the inn and wipes his boots at the door. As he does so, he scans the faces looking to see if it is all the same patrons as their previous stay.
=========== Header updated OOC - Should we assume we are fully healed? Or just healed for one night's rest?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 18d6=68 ; Thursday January 5th, 2023 5:06:01 PM
Zanderallen expends most of his remaining lay on hands to channel healing for everyone before resting. He's nervous out in the plains at night, but his heart is much steadier with Pepper safely rescued. While traveling his almost never more than an arm's length away.
When they approach the Inn and the goblin greets them he puts an arm around Pepper, "Pay this hideous creature no mind dear. It speaks gibberish. Let's get inside and eat." --------------------- Zander will use 6 of his remaining 9 lay on hands to channel energy 3 times. Everyone will heal 68 HP before resting.
Rest and Relaxation? (DM MikeK) Thursday January 5th, 2023 9:17:23 PM
Bartomus holds open the door for the rest of the Shields while looking down at the goblin. "We did it then?" he asks. "Not sure we did, not sure if we helped your neighbors”
Stock asks its name, but isn’t really interested in the answer. The dwarf is through the door before it can.
Zanderallen is even faster, escorting Pepper on through the door.
The goblin’s face scrunches up at Bart. “My neighbors?” he remarks caustically. “Who gives a rat’s fart about my neighbors? You freed Me!” With that, the goblin disintegrates into ash.
Zanderallen provides more healing to the team.
Other than the innkeeper and two waitresses (the same ones you encountered before) the main room is empty.
Pepper looks around. “How does this get us home?” she asks, though Zanderallen notes she’s relaxed upon entering the Inn and is starting to shift into Reporter Mode.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday January 5th, 2023 10:18:19 PM
Armalad says, "I really wonder what the heck that prophecy was about. It kind of bugs me knowing that we fulfilled it but not knowing what exactly it was. I mean it is great that goblin guy gets to go see Gargul after who knows how long he was undead for but I don't know how I feel about secret prophecies also I wonder whose plans we thwarted in fulfilling said prophecy. I mean given where we are I would imagine no one nice but still it would be nice to not be in the dark about all this."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 94/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Thursday January 5th, 2023 11:47:42 PM "Totally agree Armalad," Bartomus said while following the others into the Inn. He continued to walk towards one of the tables the others seemed to be heading towards and felt an empowering warmth course over him. He glanced about and saw Zander in deep concentration while also being relatively close to his rescued date. "Thanks Zee."
"Can we order some really good food, some good drink, and take a moment before jumping back into the float?" Bartomus asked as he looked past the Shields to the innkeeper. He really wanted some cold mead and good food.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Friday January 6th, 2023 9:20:24 AM
Delia looks at the ash pile of the goblin muttering, "I guess it's too late to ask whose plans we thwarted." She continues at a more normal tone, "But I guess it might be a good thing that someone's plans were thwarted if they had anything to do with Pepper." She shrugs, moving inside with the rest of the Shields, ready for a nice meal, but seating herself with eyes on the door.
Stock (JonM) HP: 188/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used Friday January 6th, 2023 11:53:50 AM "Hey Pepper - you didn't know that goblin ghost outside did you? Seems unlikely but I thought I'd ask."
Stock hears Bart's request and looks expectantly at the inn staff. He then says to the innkeeper, "Is Proudfoot still here?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Friday January 6th, 2023 4:56:07 PM "The Inn is some sort of safe haven here in Koshe Marr. That statue will teleport us back home, I believe to the Giggling Ghost but I might be thinking of something else. But first it's been a very long walk and the food and drink here are quite good." Zander shakes his head at the report of the goblin turning to dust, "I am sure that will come back to haunt us some day. Glad we freed the poor soul, a little worried about what we stumbled into. But I'm sure we'll work it out in the end."
Proudfoot's letter (DM MikeK) Saturday January 7th, 2023 11:43:06 AM
You collectively wonder about the goblin’s prophecy and who you may have thwarted.
Stock takes a flyer and asks Pepper if she knows the goblin. “I’ve never seen a goblin before,” she replies. “Or a troll either, for that matter.” She tucks in even closer to Zanderallen. “You really fight things like this for a living?” She shudders at the thought. “How do you keep yourself from collapsing at the sight of them?”
Several of you think it's a very good time for some food and drink.
The staff starts bringing out bread, cheese and wine for the appetizer course.
Stock asks the innkeeper about Proudfoot.
“He went out,” the elf replies. “He left this.” The innkeeper hands Stock a folded sheet of paper, sealed in wax with the same High Woldian symbol that adorned the halfling’s armor. Knowledge Religion DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Symbol of Pantheon}.
The note inside reads
I told you when we met, this is a place of lies and secrets. Everything out there has an agenda. I am no exception.
I am a pawn, extorted to send more pawns forward to battle for kings, or in this case bishops vying to be kings.
I have received my reward and leave on my last quest for revenge. I pray against all logic that I am successful. More likely, I will die like my friends.
My confession: It is impossible to connect with the Woldian gods in this cursed place, even at the Inn. Spells, especially those most powerful, cannot be recovered once spent. At least not by one's own god. But in my deepest prayers, other voices here offered me a bargain - In exchange for my spells, all I had to do was direct you to the keep of Grantham Drall.
Yesterday, the Oracle outside began to speak clearly, proclaiming his prophecy fulfilled. “No creature of the Land, nor any with impure heart, shall harm a hair on his head.”
It seems this Drall was a favorite of the Mistress. One of her other Captains, jealous of her attentions, sought to destroy him. The Oracle’s words prevented him or his company from attacking Drall directly. Thus, he lured you here to do his work for him. It appears you were successful.
I pray all of your company, and your distressed damsel, survived this ordeal unharmed.
As recompense for my part in this, I offer you the contents of the chest in my room.
I doubt I will need them again.
With sincerest apologies, Justicar Brennan Proudfoot
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Sunday January 8th, 2023 9:10:16 PM
Stohp reads the note and considers. "Well if this is true then we don't have to worry about a repeat hopefully. I don't like being used, but with Drall defeated whomever is behind this hopefully got what they wanted even if Drall wasn't killed"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 94/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Sunday January 8th, 2023 9:51:35 PM "So he used us to have the prophecy fulfilled, is that it?" Bartomus asked before stuffing his mouth with some of the treats brought to their table.
"Oh, which room is, or was, Proudfoots?" Bartomus added and looked about then chewed on another pastry.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+12=14 ; Sunday January 8th, 2023 11:28:16 PM
Know[Religion]: 14
After reading the leader Armalad says, "That is why arcane spells are better than divine, you can prepare the spells using your own power not someone else's. I wonder what kind of thing Proudfoot made a deal with, I can't imagine that turns out well assuming he makes it, though it sounds like he doesn't expect to. I thought paladins were supposed to not make bargains with not good entities."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday January 9th, 2023 11:27:35 AM "Desperate, scared, and hurt people will do lots of things they would normally be horrified by," Delia says quietly. She shakes her head, "Anyway. So this Lord Ventriloquist guy wanted to murder Drall, but because a prophecy said he couldn't, he kidnapped Pepper and gave her to Drall so that us "pure of heart" could kill him? That's... convoluted. But we didn't kill Drall, so now what?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday January 9th, 2023 11:28:02 AM (Delia is leveled and ready for review)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Monday January 9th, 2023 2:09:21 PM
Zanderallen has a sudden insight of how terrifying what they do is to most people. To him it had been a slow build up of things that just needed doing. His eyes take on a haunted look as he thinks back over some of the more dreadful thing they've had to face. He shakes himself off and smiles back at Pepper, "You just stay focused on the important things. Protecting the people you care about from the monsters. And it helps knowing I've got Domi in my corner."
Zander notes the symbol on the note, "Pantheon, god of justice."
His face goes pale as the note is read, he swears quietly as it finishes, "I was so blind. Focused on only my problems. It's so obvious Proudfoot was deeply lost and all I did was get upset that he wasn't helping us. Now he's sold himself to some fell power and gone to his destruction." Zander weeps quietly, "Pantheon, judge your servant in the fairness of his loss."
"We have been used. Drall may not have been killed but he has been knocked down several pegs. I doubt there will be repercussions to us, other than we are now known as pawns to be used. I doubt this is our last visit to Koshe Marr. Let us honor Proudfoot's last wishes and collect his gift. Once we're home I'm going to see if I can find record of Proudfoot. Something happened to him and his friends and I bet someone back in the Wold knows." ---------------------- Knowledge Religion: 24 (taking 10)
Stock (JonM) HP: 188/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used d20+1=14 ; Monday January 9th, 2023 7:05:04 PM "So don't get me wrong. I don't like to be used and I certainly don't like that Pepper was brought into this but I have no issues knocking around Drall. He seemed like he needed it and I'd do that kind of work for free. Let's grab this reward though and head back to the Float. If I don't miss my mark, I'll bet somebody else will want our help soon."
====== Religion 14
Let's grab this reward (DM MikeK) Monday January 9th, 2023 7:56:14 PM
The various Shields generally agree that they’ve been used for someone else’s purposes to eliminate Drall.
How you feel about that varies from hero to hero.
Zanderallen in particular regrets his treatment of Brennan Proudfoot.
Neither Proudfoot nor Drall are within reach any longer though, and thoughts turn to food, drink, and rewards.
The innkeeper points out Proudfoot’s room. The door is unlocked, and the room cleaned out, except for a chest at the foot of the made bed.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+21=31 ; d20+27=42 ; d20+27=39 ; Monday January 9th, 2023 8:36:16 PM
Perception: 31 to check for traps Disable Device: 42 to disarm trap (if needed) Disable Device: 39 to Open Lock
Armalad examines the chest and makes sure it is safe. Since she didn't know the nature of the entity Proudfoot bargained with she figured it was best to make sure he didn't gift them the chest then booby trap it to amuse whatever it was he struck a bargain with.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 94/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 d4=4 ; d20+16=34 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 12:14:39 AM "Any traps?" Bartomus asked from the hall looking into the room as Armalad. He peaked into the room through the now open door.
Perception - 34
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday January 10th, 2023 7:22:55 AM
Stohp rests and recovers. Presumably the pain spell has long worn off but it still took a lot out of her so she mostly just sits and eats and lets the others worry about chests and traps.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:41:31 AM Forgot to adjust HP after Zander's healing effort.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Tuesday January 10th, 2023 3:13:50 PM
Zanderallen doubts there is any danger in opening Proudfoot's chest but he also doesn't say anything to stop Armalad from thoroughly checking it. Instead he moves just outside the door to the room but around the corner to be nearby in case anything happens. He motions Pepper to not stand in line of effect from the chest.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+28=33 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 3:50:28 PM
Delia also stays behind the corner, letting Armalad check for traps. She habitually glances around for any potential threats while the rogue does her thing.
Perception 33
Mind the chest (DM MikeK) Tuesday January 10th, 2023 6:43:46 PM
Armalad moves into inspect the chest.
Zanderallen doubts its trapped. Nevertheless he, Delia, Bart, Stock, and Pepper wait around the corner. Stohp sits and eats. The others can worry about the chest.
Armalad finds nothing. The chest is unlocked. Carefully she opens it.
Nothing explodes.
Inside are a short sword, a large book, a rod, and four decent sized diamonds.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+26=30 ; d20+26=27 ; d20+26=36 ; d20+26=33 ; d20+26=36 ; d20+26=37 ; d20+26=41 ; Tuesday January 10th, 2023 10:43:58 PM
Armalad casts Detect Magic and starts examining the contents of the chest.
Spellcraft to identify properties of magic items: 30, 27, 36, 33, 36, 37, 41
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday January 11th, 2023 9:07:26 AM
Stohp idly wonders if anything there will be useful to her.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Wednesday January 11th, 2023 9:16:01 AM
Delia keeps up her watch, waiting for Armalad to identify and appraise. If the book is non-magical, she will curiously flip through it.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Wednesday January 11th, 2023 2:59:50 PM
Letting his breath out Zander realizes he's grown very distrusting in his time as an adventurer. No naïve do-gooder caught in a warehouse of rats. Times had been so simple when the dark alleys of the Fence level were the Shields greatest fear. Now denizens of dark and twisted planes were toying with them.
"Who is ready to go home? I for one miss the smells and sounds of the busy streets of the Float. The quiet lifeless of Koshe Marr really puts a dampener on one's spirits."
Who is ready to go home? (DM MikeK) Wednesday January 11th, 2023 7:54:00 PM OOC - Bart, please see/respond to my emails regarding your character sheet
As the others idly wonder, Armalad identifies each item, which are all magical
Rod of Metamagic, Quicken Icy Burst Short Sword of Speed +3 Manual of Bodily Health +2
In addition the four diamonds are appraised at 20,000 gp each
After some self-reflection, Zanderallen declares he’s ready to return to the Float.
The innkeeper takes the opportunity to ask you, “Will you be requiring rooms, or..?” he lets the sentence hang while holding an arm toward the dwarven statues.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday January 11th, 2023 8:28:04 PM
Armalad says, "The dwarf had some neat stuff. I'm surprised he left it behind. That manual, rod and sword would probably be useful. Well are we staying here tonight and setting home in the morning via some kind of magical route or are we going to try to use the Dwarf statues to get us to the Catacombs and then presumably from there we could take the normal Float exit"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Thursday January 12th, 2023 2:32:58 AM
Bartomus just watched the efforts to identify what was in the chest. He got distracted by the decorations in the hallway and when he heard the mention of returning to the Float, he clued back into what was going on.
"All for going home. One way trip though. Wanna just sell everything when we get into the Catacombs? Might be a way to handle the diamonds and such."
Sorry - got distracted IRL. MK, saw your email about feats - will get that taken care of probably over weekend as on the road Friday morning.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:10:20 AM
Stohp finishes her meal and leads the way to the exit home.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:16:08 AM "I'm all for heading home too. Especially if resting here does weird stuff like Proudfoot was saying."
Stock (JonM) HP: 188/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used Thursday January 12th, 2023 10:39:27 AM "That's nice book..." Stock looks greedily at the manual. He then says, "Lets return to the Float - or at least attempt to. Grab the stuff. We can sort it out on the way."
========= I'm working on the loot sheet is updated. Please make your claims. Right now I'm the only one requesting anything...if anybody also wants the same stuff I've claimed, we'll flip a coin or something.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Thursday January 12th, 2023 3:37:59 PM
Zanderallen nods to the innkeeper and walks over to the bar, "We will not be requiring rooms. Thank you for the food it was all excellent." He then squares up whatever is owed and grabbing Pepper follows Stohp to the statue. He gives Stock a friendly jab as the dwarf eyes the book, "Will you need someone to read it to you Stock. Doesn't look like the sort of book with a lot of pictures." --------------------------- I'll get my picks marked of the loot
The Float (DM MikeK) Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:55:33 PM
Some of the treasure is of interest to some of you.
Going home is of interest to everyone.
With a final nod to the innkeeper, the Shields step up to the dwarven statue. A portal opens. You walk inside.
There is a flash of green, and you all find yourselves in the familiar confines of The Giggling Ghost. Happy is schmoozing at a nearby table. He has glanced up at the flash of green, and smiles. "Ladies and Gentlemen!" he cries to the inn, extending a hand toward you, "Our very own Silver Shields!"
There is a general cry of approval. "Shields!" And the crowd goes back to its respective dinners, as adventurers popping through the green flamed fireplaces into The Giggling Ghost isn't really all that unusual.
Welcome back to the Float. You're home.
------- Nice job! Everyone earns a Hero Point!
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Thursday January 12th, 2023 9:16:30 PM
Armalad asks, "Are we eating here or somewhere else?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Friday January 13th, 2023 9:14:35 AM
Stohp, having already ate, is ready to go on home and take a nap.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Friday January 13th, 2023 2:15:15 PM
Zanderallen takes several seconds to orient himself as he adjusts to the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of the Giggling Ghost. Taking a deep breath in and out he smiles as the gloom of Koshe Marr leaves him. "I think I'll be taking Pepper home. I'll catch up with the rest of you later." Offering his arm he starts navigating the crowd towards the door.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Friday January 13th, 2023 4:45:17 PM "awesome, we're home, " Bartomus said with some relief. He looked about and realized that the food was pretty tempting.
" I'm wanting for a bite. But you kids go catch up." He added with a smirk aimed at Zander. He headed over to.a stool and sat down.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Friday January 13th, 2023 11:00:26 PM
Delia shies away from the welcoming shouts after the constant impending doom of Koshe Marr, relaxing again as the familiar bustle and smells of home flood her senses and her brain correctly files the noise away as not a threat. She smiles, clapping Stohp on the shoulder, "I'm with you. Resting at home sounds like the best idea."
Interlude (DM MikeK) Saturday January 14th, 2023 2:27:45 PM
Zanderallen takes Pepper back to her place.
Delia and Stohp head for HQ.
Bartomus stays at the Ghost for some grub, which Happy provides on the house.
Armalad and Stock are on their own.
There is plenty of time to study, meet up with folks, get some Catacombs time in, or craft stuff.
Stock (JonM) HP: 188/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used Sunday January 15th, 2023 8:49:51 AM
Stock is unusually quiet when the Shields return. He joins the others returning to the HQ and eventually makes his way to his workshop.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Sunday January 15th, 2023 7:21:53 PM
Stohp goes to catch up on her WLA training.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday January 15th, 2023 8:50:39 PM
Armalad will also grab a quick bite from the ghost before going home. (OOC: I think I hit a level where I don't gain a CR so I don't think I get anything this level for going to the Star Mages)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday January 15th, 2023 8:50:43 PM
Armalad will also grab a quick bite from the ghost before going home. (OOC: I think I hit a level where I don't gain a CL so I don't think I get anything this level for going to the Star Mages)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Sunday January 15th, 2023 9:19:07 PM
After sharing with Happy and those interested in the tale, Bartomus tried paying his host for the meal. When his payment was refused, Bartomus rolled his eyes knowing that he would not win with the owner of the Ghost. Bartomus took the few coins and passed them to the waiting staff as a tip.
He made his way back to the Shields headquarters and took his time strolling through the Float appreciating it much more than the dark tower they had just left. When he got to the headquarters, he headed up to his room and stretched out on the bed in his room. He was asleep moments later.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 Sunday January 15th, 2023 9:19:11 PM
After sharing with Happy and those interested in the tale, Bartomus tried paying his host for the meal. When his payment was refused, Bartomus rolled his eyes knowing that he would not win with the owner of the Ghost. Bartomus took the few coins and passed them to the waiting staff as a tip.
He made his way back to the Shields headquarters and took his time strolling through the Float appreciating it much more than the dark tower they had just left. When he got to the headquarters, he headed up to his room and stretched out on the bed in his room. He was asleep moments later.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 Monday January 16th, 2023 1:02:28 PM
Delia relaxes on the roof of HQ with Hawky, practicing some combat focused tricks and pondering a shopping list (that will certainly include acid arrows).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 Monday January 16th, 2023 2:41:53 PM
Zanderallen lingers with Pepper but eventually leaves her after he feels confident she feels safe in her home. Koshe Marr now knows not to mess with her or there will be an avenging knight come to flip their world upside down. He then heads home for a deserved night's rest.
In the morning he gets up and after greeting the new day asks if anyone wants to join him in going to inform the guard and the palace that they have safely return with Pepper. With anyone in tow who wants to join he goes to do just that. Giving a very brief tale to the guard and filling the Overlord in on a few of the details, especially relating to the Gate that was activated.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 Monday January 16th, 2023 8:16:39 PM
Armalad has some mead whilst at the Giggling Ghost (OOC: checking in)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday January 17th, 2023 5:53:02 AM
While at the WLA Stohp asks around for anyone looking for more long term, consistent employment. If they're going to expand the operation and hire some domestic staff then some adventurers would make good guards and general helpers. She'll set up a day and time to do interviews with anyone interested.
A knock at the door... (DM Wayne) Tuesday January 17th, 2023 12:16:52 PM
Stock rejoins the Shields, making his way to his workshop. Stohp visits the local Woldian League of Adventurers and catches up on her WLA training, also putting in job postings for Shields HQ and confirming a date and time later in the week for interviews with candidates. Armalad stops by The Giggling Ghost, placing, and quickly receiving, her to-go order of food and mead. Bartomus enjoys catching up with his acquaintances and friends at the Ghost, finishing the night by returning home to Shields HQ and tucking in for the night, a rest well-deserved. Delia rises to the roof, practicing difficult maneuvers in preparation for future battles. Zanderallen concludes an enjoyable evening with Pepper, and then seeing her safely in for the night returns to Shields HQ where he too tucks in for the night, a rest well-deserved, with plans in his head for going, with any Shield who will come, to the guard and the Overlord to report on Pepper’s safe return and the activation of the Gate.
Six days pass, with no candidates for Shields HQ. When Stohp asks why, the WLA say that the local merchants posted openings shortly after Stohp was last in, and the merchants apparently have been hiring every new adventurer who’s come by, promising better pay than other posted offers. Stohp returns to Shields HQ wondering what could be so important to the merchants…
The next morning, the Shields are enjoying a rare communal brunch together – enjoying the comforts of home and just… being home. Zanderallen, a man of action, got up early, bought yeast dough from the local bakery, and set it to baking. He then secured a brief meeting with the Overlord. The Overlord receives Zanderallen’s report with some interest, asks a few probing questions, and then agrees to post a guard on Lernitig’s Gate. Zanderallen then rushes back to Shields HQ, finishes baking bread for everyone, and serves it with the glee of a man whose true love has just been rescued. Delia and Bartomus contribute expertly-selected nuts and berries from the nearby forest, consulting Armalad first for her encyclopedic knowledge of such things, and Armalad returned to combat practice after Delia and Bartomus went gathering. Stock and Stohp select meats from the local butcher and have them grilled before bringing them back to Shields HQ. Much camaraderie ensues. The meal is soon finished and the dishes put away, and the Shields are lounging around relaxing for once in a long while. Then comes a knock at the door, an insistent knocking followed by a voice with an animal’s edge to it, yet in Common, “Hey Shields… Shields… are you in there?” It’s then that you realize there are various silhouettes of armed and armored individuals visible through a window or two near the door… a motley group – some silhouettes big like Zanderallen or Stock, or thin like Armalad or Delia, but none as big as Bartomus or Stohp.
What do you do?
(DM Wayne here, I hope my first post finds you well! My apologies for the delay in posting.
OOC – crafters may spend up to seven full days of crafting time before responding to this post.)
Stock (JonM) HP: 188/188; AC: (32 vs giants) 28/25/16 ; DR 3/-; CMD: 35; Rage: 0/37 used Tuesday January 17th, 2023 12:40:54 PM
Stock is up quickly. "...it all usually starts with a knock at the door. Let's see what's happening this time."
He heads to the door and opens it, using his wide body to block as much of the door frame as possible.
"What do you need?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 115/115; AC 29/17/23; CMD 39 d20+30=44 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 3:19:10 PM
Delia would spend that time crafting, repairing, or purchasing regular arrows to replenish her stock.
When the knock on the door sounds, accompanied by the sight of armed folks outside their door, Delia rises and draws her bow in one smooth motion. Though not really expecting anyone to be storming HQ in broad daylight, she puts a little distance between herself and the doorway, but positions herself so that she can see over Stock's head.
Along with observing the front door interaction, she will listen for anything outside of the ambient sounds of the Float. (perception 44)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 159/159 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 31 d20+21=23 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 4:34:25 PM
Zanderallen looks over to the door when he hears the knock wondering what could be going on. Seeing the rough outlines of who is outside he tenses, trouble has come to the Float too many times for him to ever really feel at ease, especially so soon after Pepper had gone missing. He is on his feet, hand on his sword just behind Stock. He gives the dwarf room to maneuver if needed but takes a position immediately in support. He adjust slightly as he notices Delia behind him to give her a clear line of sight. He scans the crowd outside, trying to get a judge on their attitude. ------------------------- Sense Motive: 23
Armalad (Hugh) HP 59/128 AC 25 / Touch 19 / Flat 18 CMD 27 d20+20=25 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+12=21 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2023 9:10:47 PM
Armalad tries to observe the figures at the door and figures out if she can place any of them.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 97/111 AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday January 18th, 2023 7:35:42 AM
Stohp double checks the time to see if these might be her interviewees. She would have course kept the group informed as to what she had been up to so hopefully no one jumps to silly assumptions. Regardless of the time she'll head over in case this does has something to do with her efforts.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 123/123 AC 21; Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 11/6/1;Perc+16;Heal+11 7d20+9=95 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+8=18 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:50:26 AM
Bartomus enjoyed the first relaxing Shields morning get-together. They needed those moments to normalize what otherwise seemed to always be a crisis response and management approach to daily living. He noted he needed to work on a few carvings and took the time in the days following to spend time at his work bench carving the various pieces of bone he had acquired to record their adventures.
He finished the carving of the merfolk and their lovely princess that the Shields had rescued down in the depth of the castle under the lake. He actually felt pretty good about that and took it down to let the other Shields take a look. Craft 19
Then there was the carving of the encounter with the Drow and that one he took a couple of days working on to ensure it was of the highest quality. He made sure that the carving was also inked and waxed giving it a sense of life. It was also added to a shelf in the common room used for their meals Craft 27[/]
He picked up the carving that was supposed to help the ratfolk with their new settlement in the somewhat tamed forest. But, he just didn't like the layout and struggled with how best to represent that effort. [I]Craft 12. He stepped away from the workbench and wandered about the merchant level picking up needed fruit and pastries to take back to their HQ.
The next two days, he fell into his grove and knocked out a carving about the events of masking day and really felt it captured all of the special actions each member of the Shields took to ensure the safety of the new leader of the float. He decided to keep that one all-bone with no stains or coloring and added it to the shelf.
He had still the woods adventure to get done...and this time the carving tool was laid out and made significant gains on that project. It wasn't done, but it was close enough to where only a few last touches would be needed. He stepped away from the carving bench and descended the stairs to the main room and realized everyone was looking at the door.
"We have visitors, I take it?" Bartomus asked as he stepped off the stairs. He scanned the group standing at the doorway.
Perception - 32; Knowledge Float - 18
A knock at the door... (DM Wayne) Wednesday January 18th, 2023 8:32:34 PM
Stock straightens to his feet while others are still rising and reaches the door first, and begins to open it, occupying the space.
Delia is sitting one second, and up and bow in hand with arrow nocked the next, ready to give Stock a reverse mohawk if that’s what it takes to make the shot. Delia hears the ambient sounds of the Float… and the slight clinking and clanking of armor as some outside the door appear to be shifting their armored bodies nervously.
Zanderallen is just half a step behind Stock, sword magically appearing in his handm and finishes in a tactically-wise position.
Armalad shifts her feet slightly, angling for a more definitive look at the crowd outside, her keen eyes quickly scanning the group, catching partial views of: two Drow elves, a thickly muscled arm connected to a body just out of view, and a human with a shaved head covered with tattoos, and… is that one green eye and one blue? From the windows, the cast shadows, and the voices it sounds like there’s about eight of them.
Stohp checks the time, and then remembers that the WLA told her that there were no interviewees because the merchants had been snapping them up.
Bartomus comes down the stairs, looking ahead to the doorway just as Stock fully opens it.
Standing before the Shields is what looks like… an adventuring company? A short male beastfolk (rat) stands in front, slender with a protruding face and two prominent front teeth. Behind him stand a female Drow with long white hair in a single braid, wearing robes, and a well-muscled male Drow with piercing green eyes, hair dyed to match, and all the hair on the right half of his head shaved off.
As the Shields take in that sight, just beyond the two drow is a tall and heavily muscled male half-orc, over 6’ tall, with a whole-head helm standing next to the bald human. The half-orc has a cocky stance and with a smile first cracks his knuckles and then tilts and cracks his neck, each way.
Bringing up the rear and spread to the sides so they’re visible to Stock and others close to the door are a lanky male human in light armor nearly 6’ tall, a half-elf with long arms and a big longbow on his back, and a Dwarf in chain shirt and wearing a holy symbol.
Knowledge: Religion DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is a holy symbol of Alemi.}
The male beastfolk looks from side to side quickly, pauses, and says “Oh wow, the Shields are here!” With that he turns his head back to his companions and says, “are you guys ready for this?” There’s a choral shout of “yeah!!!” from the group, and the beastfolk turns his head back to Stock and says, “So… ah… Stock, right? Can we come in now?” The beastfolk looks at Stock expectantly.
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