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The Scar mystery
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A visit with Berem- DM BrianZ 
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 8:04:15 AM
The team enjoys a quick meal and then reports to the Black Cathedral. It is stunning and awe-inspiring as always. There seems to be about the normal amount of traffic, with numerous people busy going about their business at the largest Church of Gargul in the Wold.

The team is able to get to Berem's office without too much hassle. As usual, there is not much activity. Anthony is busy filing some paperwork, and Berem greets you warmly when you arrive. Clarisse is also present, and she seems troubled, perhaps more so than usual.

Greetings friends. I'm glad you were able to come so quickly. Something has happened, and we are very concerned. You see, Clarisse has had a dream. Now, I'm not sure that I can explain this properly, but when someone is closer to their God than the average citizen, such as those who can pray for and receive spells, there is a connection. And sometimes a deity may choose to send a more direct message to one of their followers, when they decide there is an urgent need. Of course, being a deity, they do not always see to explain themselves completely. Mere mortals such as ourselves, cannot always fathom the 'bigger picture'. But in this case, it seems at least some of the message is clear enough. Here, now I will let Clarisse tell you about her dream herself.

[b]I saw a hillside, with a cave. The cave entrance was illuminated by a shining blue light. Inside the cave, there is a chamber, guarded by traps and a guardian creature. It is all guarding a scroll. And I can feel that scroll has something to do with the Scar. Something important. This was made very clear to me. Clarisse shudders a bit while recalling the dream. The scroll must be retrieved, it is very important. She sits down, appearing exhausted and in need of some rest.

Berem continues. I hope you will agree that this is important, even if we don't know all the reasoning behind it. I'm asking you, if you will go and retrieve the scroll.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 9:25:23 AM
”Traps and a guardian creature?” Paige repeats, looking at her companions with a wide grin and missing Clarisse’s reaction as she recalls her dream. ”I suppose you can tell us where we can find this cave?”

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+5=11 ;
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 3:05:07 PM
Myre doesn't actively worship Gargul, but her parents (and Uncle Bosk) made sure that she knew he was to be respected.

Though, she does wonder why Clarisse would send her and her new friends after something so important it warranted direct contact from Gargul. She shakes the thought away, deciding no good would come of it. Paige seems to have a handle on the talking, so she ponders. "Shining with a blue light," she thinks to herself. "What shines with a blue light? Most light isn't blue, so it's probably important!"

Knowledge, arcana or nature (both have the same modifier): 11

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 6:02:42 PM
Kwarsk entered the church with an enthusiastic look on his face.

He listens attentively, first to Berem, then to Clarisse.

Clarisse is a cleric?, Kwarsk thinks. Did she tell us that when we first met her?

Kwarsk, upon hearing Clarisse's full vision, appears to be deep in thought and does not speak at this moment.

Rhys (Bob W) 
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 6:34:55 PM
”I for one would help retrieve this scroll, but the Wold is a big place and I am sure there are many many caves. We would need more than what has been revealed so far to even begin our search! Will Clarisse be joining us? Perhaps she would be able to feel the presence of such a powerful scroll.”. Rhys looks towards Berem and Clarisse for answers.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday August 17th, 2022 10:25:32 PM
Muuru is tempted to ask what type of traps would be in a setting like a magic cave, but it's a dream so who knows?

Rhys (Bob W) 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 7:26:07 AM
”I for one would help retrieve this scroll, but the Wold is a big place and I am sure there are many many caves. We would need more than what has been revealed so far to even begin our search! Will Clarisse be joining us? Perhaps she would be able to feel the presence of such a powerful scroll.”. Rhys looks towards Berem and Clarisse for answers.

A visit with Berem- DM BrianZ 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 4:45:22 PM
Clarisse adds some information on the location of the cave. I could tell it was close to the City, maybe only a few days travel? She describes the surrounding area as best she can recall.

Berem does have an another idea to find it. Based on what she saw, we are certain it is not too far away. We don't have an exact location, but it should be enough. I think you should check in with the Mapmaking guild in the Guild Quarter. If they have completed any surveys in the area, they will likely have more information that will be useful in finding it.

As for Clarisse, I'm sorry but she will not be available to assist. She has other assigned duties presently for the Church, and our superiors are not willing to acquiesce in this matter.

Clarisse seems a bit despondent but nods her head in agreement with Berem. I wish I could go along

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=10 ;
Thursday August 18th, 2022 5:23:28 PM
As Berem explains the opportunity and the dream, Nintos thinks to himself; Hillside, cave with blue illumination. Could it be some sort of magical illumination? I have also heard of fungi growing that can illuminate in colors. At the mention of the traps, guardians, and a scroll A scroll? Did he just mention a scroll?

“I have some basic understandings of the divine, but only from what I have studied in the libraries and temples. My magical aptitude is not divinely gifted.”

As Clarisse describes the cave the best she can, Nintos takes out his journal and makes notes. No need to forget what she said between here and the Mapmaking guild
[ooc]K-Geography 10 Blah![ooc]

Smiling at Clarisse; “By the end of it you might wish you were safe here. Traps, guardians and travels reads differently than in application. You can take my word on it.”

Looking to the party; “The blue illumination is a curiosity in itself, but a scroll that has ties to do with the Scar… That is worth the adventure! To the Mapmaking guild?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells: 0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close. 1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 5:31:30 PM
Paige scratches her head, puzzled at the lack of information regarding the area of the cave. She volunteers that the group were provided with some maps when they asked for them at the WLA headquarters. Pulling a rolled up sheaf of papers from a pocket of her pouch she taps them against her free hand: ”I’ve got Plateau City right here, and Kwarsk had asked for maps of the environs about the city.” looking from Barem to Clarisse, the red-headed half-elf asks ”can you be a little more specific about the general area where we might find this cave? Road names? Nearby towns? That way we can be more specific with our request when we seek details from the Map Makers.

(OOC: DM post July 18, 2022 indicated access to maps per what was on Wiki. Paige had asked specifically for Plateau City and Kwarsk had asked for areas outside the city. I assumed the dwarf got something like this: https://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Geography:_New_Elenna#Below_the_Plateaus)



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 5:33:56 PM
Kwarsk's ears perk up at the news, and says, "The Mapmaking Guild, you say? I think we should become their best friends! Berem, easy enough for us to ask for directions to the Guild along the way, or do you recommend specific streets, or would a taxi barge be better?"

(OOC: The Plateau City map's text is a bit hard to read; I tried zooming on a high-res monitor, but the text gets pixellated fast - I couldn't find the Guild Quarter.

Since our heroes got that map when visiting the WLA, is there any chance a higher-res copy of that map could be made available on Woldipedia?)

Rhys (Bob W) 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 6:34:22 PM
Rhys’ thoughts go to what dangers may lie beneath the earth and how best to prepare for them. ”Clarisse, can you describe the interior of the cave? Was it deep or shallow, were the passages steeply descending or only slightly so? We’re the walls smooth or very rough, did it look like a natural crevice or something formed by whatever beings might inhabit it?”



Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday August 18th, 2022 10:54:01 PM
Did we ever set aside a party fund?. (Someone probably gives Muuru an odd look). I'm not digressing. If this cave is more than a day away, we have to take our overnight gear, so I need to rent two mules for the wagon.

Even if it's closer, we may want to use the wagon; to carry home -- uh, any extra items we find, as well as any wounded party member who ran ahead before I could search for traps.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday August 19th, 2022 12:35:56 AM
*Did Myre's knowledge checks fail, or were they missed?

Myre closes her eyes and visualizes the journey. Out of the City, through the hills with the goblinoids, past the halflings (Myre shudders for some unknown reason), until you reach the mountains with all the demons. That last bit makes her nervous. "The Scar's supposed to be home to some capital-P Powers. Best hope the Guild doesn't steer us to the wrong cave."

She continues trying to think what could cause bright blue light to shine (knowledge arcana or nature was 11).

A visit with Berem- DM BrianZ 
Friday August 19th, 2022 8:11:11 AM
Berem shows Paige an area on her map. It is outside the City, towards the border with Izen.

Kwarsk asks about which way might be better to get to the Guild Quarter. Well, there is always the taxi service or you could follow your feet. Whichever suits you best.

Clarisse shakes her head at Rhys. I couldn't see much about the cave. The but there were traps and a powerful guardian creature. But I'm not sure where they all were, it kind of blurred together.

Fingers asks about a party fund. Berem agrees to provide two on loan from the Church.

Myre was unsure of the information she tried to recall. She is also concerned about the potential danger.

So....your mission is to retrieve the scroll for the Church, and of course, come back alive. You are welcome to keep whatever else you find. Are there any other questions?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday August 19th, 2022 3:33:04 PM
”Towards Izen you say? That is far…” muses Paige. The cleric shows Kadaz one of her maps https://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Geography:_Plateau_City:_Guild_Quarter and volunteers: ”once we get to the Guild Quarter, we can ask someone for directions to the Map Makers.”

Paige lets Muuru know she is in agreement about using the wagon, and grateful the church is providing loaner mules.


Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday August 19th, 2022 11:33:50 PM
Thanks for the loan, Berem. As soon as we're done here, just give me a note for your stablemaster and I'll take the critters back to the Patch.

While I'm doing that, somebody will have to go to the market to buy provisions for the trip. Once I've hooked up the wagon I'll drive there to pick you up. Just remember: I eat twice as much as one of you -- except maybe Kwarsk -- and I don't eat meat.

Someone else could go to the Mapmakers at the same time, right? Or should we all go?

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Saturday August 20th, 2022 9:04:46 PM
Myre waits until the group has left the Cathedral to start talking. "So...we're supposed to find a cave somewhere between here and Izen? I sure hope that glow is bright, or that the Mapping Guild is all like 'Oh yes, old Blue Glow Cave is quite the tourist destination this season!' or something similar." She shrugs. "But hey, first adventure outside of the City! Sleeping under stars! Getting side-tracked exploring ancient ruins! Fighting off road-side bandits! It'll be a hoot, I'm sure."

She's quiet for just a moment before she continues. "Culverwood's out that way, right? I wonder if those orcs are still scared of me." She chuckles a little. "That was not my best idea."

Rhys (Bob W) 
Sunday August 21st, 2022 2:50:28 PM
Rhys nods his head in agreement with Fingers and with a quick farewell to Berem and Clarisse heads to the market to secure provisions for the group including double the normal amount for the Taur. Two large burlap sacs of mixed vegetables including carrots, cabbage, parsnips, various greens and potatoes make up the bulk of the supplies. Three large slabs of cheese, two dry cured salamis and a slab of cured ham all wrapped in a cloth mesh complete the order. He leaves the bundles in the care of the meat vendor while also procuring a small satchel of mixed spices and a canvas tarp large enough to cover the back of the wagon. Quite pleased with himself, the elf awaits the arrival of Fingers and his wagon.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Sunday August 21st, 2022 4:40:17 PM
Kwarsk says to the group, once outside, "Berem said the Mapmaking Guild has surveys... so as long as they, or maybe even we, can interpret the lay of the land they've drawn... then we can make a list of likely caves and investigate them one by one.

We probably also want to stop by a general store to pick up rope, grappling hook, that sort of thing - caves are sometimes up and down as well as forward and backward.

I think we should all go to the Mapmakers first, and then all go to the shopping district, splitting up once there so each of us can go to a specific merchant. If someone has good cooking skills, perhaps they could do the food shopping? I'm going to a general store that has plenty of rope, pitons, grappling hooks, and so on - if this cave has any length to it, or especially depth, we need to be prepared.

(OOC:

Kwarsk, an experienced climber who grew up in the Scab, is already making a mental list of how much rope, how many grappling hooks, light sources for the non-Dwarves, etc. the group will need. He trusts that any of the team can do the food shopping (iron rations) well, but with Dwarven Pride, he trusts only himself to ensure the team is prepared for rappelling, improvised rope bridges, etc.)

A visit with Berem- DM BrianZ 
Monday August 22nd, 2022 1:07:08 PM
Berem prepares the note for the stablemaster, as requested. Ah, one more thing before you go.

Berem retrieves a small bundle from his desk. I hope these will help. I also hope they will not be needed. But...best to be prepared. The bundle contains 4 vials of holy water, 4 potions of cure light wounds(CL5), scroll of bless(CL1), scroll of remove fear(CL1), scroll of delay poison(CL3), scroll of restoration, lesser(CL3)

Once outside, there is discussion on picking up supplies. Rhys wastes no time and places a large food order. Kwarsk considers the more physical side of exploring a cave, the items which may be needed.

The team can pick up those supplies right away with their wagon, or wait until after visiting the Mapmakers Guild in the Guild Quarter.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday August 22nd, 2022 8:32:37 PM
Kwarsk says, "I repeat myself, but we should visit the Mapmakers first - they may have information that would help us make a more complete list of gear to purchase and bring. I'm not talking spending a lot - a large quantity of hemp rope should be fine, versus the stronger but more expensive silk rope, and so on."

Kwarsk awaits the group's decision, willing to go to either place first, but preferring the Mapmakers.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday August 22nd, 2022 11:32:22 PM
”We’ll take the rest of today to get organized, and plan for an early morning departure?” Paige asks the group.

While Rhys does the provisioning, and Fingers sorts out the wagon, Paige will accompany Kwarsk to the Guild Quarter. ”You coming with us, Myre? the cleric asks the small magiker. ”You too, Nintos?”

Noting Barem’s parting gift, Paige will collect the parcel (after thanking the administrator) and drop it off at the Patch before heading off to see the Map Makers with whoever else is interested.



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 12:07:14 AM
Myre watches Paige take the scrolls and nods. "That's good. She won't have to use all her god points to cover our healing needs." She's still staring when she realizes Paige is speaking to her. "Huh? What? Yes! Yes I'm coming!"

Myre follows after, wondering where she's going.

***

OOC: Yes, I realize we're going to the mappers' guild.

A visit with Berem- DM BrianZ 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 7:02:18 AM
The team continues discussion on what supplies may be useful for the coming trip. It would seem to be time to head towards the Guild Quarter for additional information. Which path will they take to get there? A stroll through the City, or another trip on the Ferry?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 10:35:24 AM
Paige consults her map of the City. ”Looks like on foot is most expedient. The cleric points a finger down the wide thoroughfare known as Skull Street towards the Rogue Quarter. ”Mind your purses!” she advises as she sets out at a brisk pace. ”We can ask for directions for the Map Makers once we reach the Trade Quarter, since the Guild Quarter is next door.”

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 1:26:11 PM
Nintos allows himself a slight chuckle at Myre’s sarcasm; old Blue Glow Cave is quite the tourist destination this season. “Your statement isn’t wrong. Izen is what, 75? 100 miles from Plateau City? I do hope the gods shine favor on us like they did with Clarisse in her vision.”

“Any preparation that I will be needing would be in the morning. After we visit the mapper’s guild, I will know what I will need to ready.” He says as he taps his journal.

With Paige’s Mind your purses Nintos makes sure to shift his a bit higher on his person.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 7:47:21 PM
Kwarsk says, "Agreed, let's mind our pouches and follow Paige's lead. I'll walk alongside her to watch for cutpurses."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 11:50:01 PM
Driving the wagon, it doesn't take long for Muuru to find Rhys. Done shopping? Excellent! Here, I'll introduce you to our new party members.

He points to the mule on the left. The stablemaster says this fellow is never surly or cranky, always pleasant to work with. So they call him Merry. The other one's not always as agreeable, but you can always coax him to work with an apple or two. That's why they call him Pippin.

Here, let's load up and wait for the gang back at the Patch.



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 12:21:54 AM
Myre ties her purse a bit tighter to her person. "I don't get thieves. If you want high-risk, high-reward then be an adventurer. Everyone loves adventurers. No on loves thieves...except maybe their mothers, but I bet they're mostly disappointed." Myre shudders a bit at this talk of "mothers" and "disappointment".

She follows Paige's lead, glad she's not the only one who thinks that's generally good advice. What should we do? I dunno, what's Paige doing?

What is Paige doing, anyway? Myre's pretty sure that they were all on their way to see the map folks. She tells herself she should pay better attention. She's still telling herself this when the party hangs a left and she keeps going straight. She hurries to catch up...

Preparations


Maps and Mapmaking- DM BrianZ 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 7:08:06 AM
Paige, Nintos, Kwarsk, and Myre trek through the City. Watchful for pickpockets, the walk is otherwise enjoyable. The people seem calm going about their business, and with no impending disaster, all is well with them.

Muuru and Rhys complete some shopping, and after taking the wagon and the borrowed mules to the Patch, meet up with the team in Guild Quarter.

Arriving in the Guild Quarter, the team asks about for directions to the Mapmakers guild. The area is busy, with the Merchants Guild conducting its' usual brisk business. Many minor guilds can be found here, for nearly any goods or service that one may need. An hour later, the Team arrives at the Cartographers and Mapmakers Guild. It is a small building, with an attached warehouse in the back.

Upon entering, the Team finds it nearly unoccupied. There are only a few people present as most of the small guild is out making maps and charting new paths and passages from one area to another. There are several mapmakers working with drafting equipment on desks with slanted tops. One man stands behind two teenage boys who seem to be learning the trade. The man is minding the store. He is older, balding, and maybe his waist shows he has been in the comfortable City life a bit too long. He is very pleasant, but takes maps and mapmaking very seriously.

Greetings friends! My name is Ffloro. What can I do for you today?



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 8:42:55 PM
Kwarsk, having waited a few moments and hearing no one else speak up, walks up to Ffloro and says, "Good day my dear Ffloro! I have convinced my surface-worlder friends here to come caving with me, but I'm having a hard time locating this cave I've heard of that I think will be best for their first trip, but I know something of its whereabouts.

Do you have any surface or cave surveys for caves set in hillsides along the route to Izen from here, say, up to 100 miles away?"

Rhys (Bob W) 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 9:11:02 PM
Rhys accompanies Fingers to the guild quarter and awaits the mapmakers response to Kwarsk’s inquiry.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 11:06:53 PM
Myre curiously waits to see what Ffloro's response is. Is there just a handful of caves between here an Izen, or is this friendly map-man about to laugh at the question? There could be dozens of caves!

Or maybe just one: Old Blue-Glow cave. Myre looks around, curious to see what the guild is working on. Are their efforts focused on one area, or is the whole Wold accounted for here?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 11:53:49 PM
Paige encourages Kwarsk to show the map maker his map of the environs beyond Plateau City. She jabs a finger at the area in the vicinity of Izen and shares the details imparted by Clarisse in an attempt to narrow the geographic area where the cave might be.

”Our sources at the Black Cathedral have the impression you may have had folks doing surveys of the area. Has there been any news of unusual activity?”. The cleric is hopeful that the group might get a break and some good leads.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 11:59:27 PM
Muuru winces. Paige should have waited to hear what Flloro said before offering any information about weird happenings and church sponsorship. It could have been better to keep that to ourselved.

Maps and Mapmaking- DM BrianZ 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 8:00:23 AM
Hmmm, yes I'm sure we have something. Ffloro begins sifting through a few drawers filled with maps. Unusual? I haven't heard of anything. What do you know? Anything we could add to our maps? You notice one of the apprentices, used to his boss, has taken out a pen and parchment and appears ready to take notes on any interesting area you may mention.

Ffloro continues digging through drawers of maps, and finally he presents three that would seem to be the best possibilities. Each map has a location marked 'cave' on it. All of them note some sort of glittering aspect, but none of them perfectly fit the blue glow part of the description.

Well, here's what I have for that area. I could sell you copies of these. I can also make an offer of trade. I can part with them for free if you are willing to provide more detailed maps of any areas you explore. The Guild has not focused overmuch on this area, and we could use some updates. If the maps you provide are detailed enough, I can pay 100gp per map provided. (DC 12 craft check needed)

While the maps are good, they are not perfect, nor extremely detailed. I know this is not quite exactly what you were looking for, but if your primary concern is caves in this area, I suggest you pay a visit to the Mining Guild and see if they have any information you could use.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 11:30:42 AM
Kwarsk turns to the group and says, "I'm not much of an illustrator - are any of you up to the task of mapmaking while we're on the road?"

Kwarsk makes a mental note to visit the Mining Guild after the group is done here, and he's hoping everyone will come along - mining is a culture-centric trade for Kwarsk, and he'll feel a good sense of pride if any of these surface-worlders show interest in something so dear to his heart, even though he himself is not so much a miner, but more of a guard, even an explorer.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 12:15:29 PM
Myre looks at the maps, turning one around when she realizes it's upside down. "I assume you don't expect us to make them pretty, just accurate enough for you to make your own maps from them? That shouldn't be too hard. With all of us double checking it, I bet we can do it."

OOC: We may not have anyone w/ map making skills, but it's a low check and we can all aid another.

She gives her head a good nod, which means she's made up her mind. "Yes, I'll accept that offer!" She holds out her hand to shake on it. "I don't suppose you have any supplies we could purchase? I'm guessing you use some sort of sturdy paper and charcoal pencils out in the field? I'll pay up front for them." Myre seems a little excited about this literal chance to make a mark on the Wold.


Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 12:40:59 PM
Nintos smiles as Ffloro introduces himself and listens to Kwarsk’s ask for the maps. At the ask for a trade, maps for more detailed maps as we explore, Nintos follows up Myre’s comment.

“I may not be skilled in the arts, I have studied nature and geography in my times at the library. What we do not get down in details of the drawing I will make sure that I take exceptional details in a journal for you.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 4:06:08 PM
Paige nods her head in agreement as her companions make arrangements for an exchange of favours with Ffloro. The half-elf likes the idea that the guild seems more interested in the acquisition of information, than making a profit. ”I’m willing to help as best I can, Myre, though I don’t have much talent with regards to drawing. I’m pretty good with noticing details, though.”

Grinning widely the cleric turns to [b]Kwarsk and endorses a trip to the [i]Mining Guild, suggesting that maybe he take the lead at that establishment and adding “maybe you should take custodianship of these surveys provided by our new friend?”


Rhys (Bob W) 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 4:40:59 PM
Rhys nods his head in agreement with the others. “I will certainly help with the mapping in anyway I can.” he offers.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday August 25th, 2022 5:19:34 PM
Test 2

Maps and Mapmaking- DM BrianZ 
Friday August 26th, 2022 8:54:13 AM
Ffloro seems rather pleased with the exchange. He soon returns to whatever project had him preoccupied before your arrival. Just do the best you can, even a poorly made map can have some uses. Any new information is still new, and greatly appreciated! As he shuffles you out the door, you find one of his apprentices once again reading Ffloro's mind, shoving some parchment, charcoal, and other useful supplies into your hands as you leave.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday August 26th, 2022 3:20:41 PM
Once the deal is struck, Nintos is left slightly confused as we are rushed out the door with an armful of cartography supplies. “Here, let me have that parchment sheets. I can place them within my supplies. They will have a crease on them but they won’t get crumpled up at the bottom of a duffle bag.”

Once the supplies are put away Nintos looks to the group; “By chance, does any of you have a connection to the mining guild?” His eyes drift to Kwarsk

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday August 26th, 2022 4:38:11 PM
Kwarsk replies to Nintos, "Not yet... this is my first-ever visit to Plateau City, but I am a Dwarf, and we have a deserved reputation as the best miners in the Wold." Kwarsk's face almost glows with the light of a miner's helmet as he finishes speaking.

Kwarsk ponders, then says, "Hm, we might get farther with them if, when we enter, I ask to join their guild, and then we ask what the members' price is on mining surveys in the three areas the Mapmakers pointed out.

Paige, you have your maps very well organized... perhaps once they process my membership you could guide the Guild Clerk at the front desk on the surface maps to what we're looking for? I'm still getting used to all these trees, grass, and so on... I lived with my clan in the Scab for almost all of my life, and reading surface maps takes some getting used to."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday August 26th, 2022 8:43:09 PM
”Sure thing friend! Paige says in response to the dwarf. The cleric doesn’t mind holding onto the maps and surveys.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday August 26th, 2022 8:59:07 PM
Rhys follows the group out of the cartographers guild and onto the miners guild. When he gets there he intends to question them about the distinctive patterns found on the walls of the mysterious holes that have appeared in the scab.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday August 29th, 2022 2:24:39 PM
...reading surface maps takes some getting used to.

Just like that, Myre's mind is off to the races. "How does that work? You've got like..tunnels that go up and down. You've probably got tunnels that are on top of other tunnels. How do you draw that on a flat map? Do you like...stack maps on top of each other or something?"

It's a weird subject for her to be suddenly interested in, but there's probably a reason. Right?

Maps and Mapmaking- DM BrianZ 
Monday August 29th, 2022 2:47:02 PM
The team discusses some of the finer points of mapmaking as they arrive at the Mining Guild headquarters. The building is large, with several attached warehouses. The warehouses contain wagons, carts, stables and a large forge. The forges are hard at work, a mix of dwarves and humans and even a halfling making all sorts of tools and supplies for mining expeditions.

Going in the main entrance, the team finds a much busier building than the Mapmakers Guild. Numerous personnel are engaged in planning, discussion, a few light arguments over where to mine next or how deep they should delve. A number of guild members run about seeing to the needs of those in charge.

There is no 'front desk' or receptionist, but a dwarf approaches shortly after you enter. I'm Tovun. Are you here about the GCL? We had some concerns about them. This Guild Company Limited is a small import/export company. We feel it is a front, but it's more unusual than most. Usually companies like this have an office in one Quarter, have a focused target customer and maybe a wealthy sponsor. The strange thing is they are in several Quarters, have no focused business plan, and have many wealthy sponsors. My friend Bill Factor rents out his warehouse in Merchant Quarter to the GCL. It was brought to our attention because the GCL pays well.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday August 29th, 2022 2:58:55 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Hail and well met, brother Tovun! I am Kwarsk, and with my friends here (gestures), we are in business to investigate unusual happenings, for the right price, and this GCL seems very unusual indeed!

We're also here seeking some particular mining surveys, and we'd be willing to take a small portion of our fees in survey copies, at your regular rate of course.

If the Guild is in agreement, perhaps we can begin with a list of the GCL fronts and their locations on these fine city maps my friend Paige is carrying? (gestures)"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday August 29th, 2022 3:10:15 PM
The cleric takes her cue from her dwarf companion, and unfurls her maps of Plateau City. ”Any chance this ‘guild’ has expanded to areas beyond the city?” she queries.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday August 29th, 2022 8:05:39 PM
Rhys tries to hide his confusion at the strange turn the conversation has taken. He is about to make mention of their true purpose in being there, but holds his tongue.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday August 29th, 2022 10:45:22 PM
Odd that this fellow Tovun feels the need to spill his issues with the GCL to the first lot that enters the door. That can mean only one thing: we really look like an adventuring party.

Guilds and friendmaking- DM BrianZ 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 8:39:32 AM
Tovun gives directions to the GCL warehouse in Merchant Quarter. But he seems to realize that's not the reason you came here. Hmmph. My apologies. You have business with the Guild? Well you will need to discuss it with one of the leaders then. Tovun scans the rooms, then passes along the information. He points out each possibility, and gives their names. Of those present, you could try and talk to the dwarven twins over there, Boris and Doris. They make deals for their clan.

Or you could try that fit gentleman in the corner. His name is Moreth and he helps handle security for Guild operations.

There's Jehanne. Don't let the fact that she is an elf fool you. She makes shrewd deals for several elven interests.

The gnome near the planning table is Novak. Don't let him fool you.

And then there's Jocelyn. That (human) woman has been in the business quite awhile.

Well, I'm sure some of them will be able to help you. But tread carefully, if you ruffle too many feathers so to speak, you may get thrown out. Good luck!

With that the dwarf sets off to the forge area of the warehouses, intent upon some other business.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 9:43:32 AM
[ooc]Sorry about missing yesterday, had several meetings then left everything at the church to focus on the family last night.[ooc]

As Kwarsk greets Tovun and gestures towards the party, Nintos nods and greets Tovun in dwarven. But makes note of his concerns with the GCL.

With the whirlwind of names and minor details thrown at the party Nintos speaks up; “It appears we have several options, outside of speaking to the twins, Jocelyn might be a good options. She is been in the business quite awhile and might know a more focused direction for our exploration.” Looking to the rest of the party for other insights or ideas

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 3:54:02 PM
”Let’s split up, it will be more expedient.” Rhys walks over to the elf named Jeanne. lSuilante My name is Rhys Saelion and I am looking for some information about the location of caves within a few days travel towards Isen.”. Rhys describes what little Clarisse could recall including possibly some blue shimmering light. ”might you be able to point out some general areas where we might begin our search based on the geology and terrain?”. Rhys stands ready to take note of any information she might be able to provide.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 3:55:19 PM
Myre is still dealing with this whole three-dimensional map situation when she hears her friends talking. "Gee Cee El? Did I miss something?" She's about to speak up when she remembers that sometimes, some people like to pretend they know something so that other people will talk to them about it. She blushes a little remembering the time she got her sister in trouble by "helpfully correcting" her when she was trying to lie. Myre keeps her mouth shut.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 10:17:45 PM
Paige rolls up her maps, when Tovun ignores her query. The half-elf accompanies Rhys when he heads over to Jeanne. When he says his piece, she adds ”folks at the Map Makers Guild sent us here. They thought you might be able to help us.”.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday August 30th, 2022 10:28:38 PM
Muuru expects Kwarsk will talk to the dwarves, everyone else is talking to the elf, and we've been given a lead on a GCL location. He sees no need to bother anyone else just yet, so he'll just listen.

Guilds and friendmaking- DM BrianZ 
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 7:32:23 AM
Jehanne manages to maintain a presence which is both aloof and approachable at the same time. She seems interested in what you have to say, but wants more information. Blue shimmering light you say? And what can I expect from this deal? My kin do not enter into agreements without careful consideration.

Rhys and Paige are in discussion with her directly. Everyone else is able to join in, or strike up another conversation with someone else as they wish.

Don't forget to include diplomacy, bluff, and intimidate checks (your choice) in your posts.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=19 ; d20=17 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 11:50:55 AM
As the party seems to approach Jocelyn, Nintos makes his way towards Boris and Doris. Greeting them, and continuing his conversation in dwarven.

In dwarven “Greetings from the kind people at the Map Makers Guild. My name is Nintos Melinous, and I was curious if you had a brief moment to spare?”

Not really waiting for much time to pass, Nintos continues without being rude; In dwarven “We have been sent by the powers that be to explore and map a location that is within a few days ride towards Isen. The area is said to be home of a cave that has a glimmering of blue light. Possibly a fungi or something within that gives off the light.” Not wanting to give off the idea that it could be magic base, Nintos leans into the fungi theory more.
[K-Nature Roll = 19]

In dwarven “I have heard you made deals for your clan, and over your time at the helm I didn’t know if you knew of such location.” Nintos politely smiles and waits for their response. Did I speak too much? Is it proper to speak to them in dwarven? Does it come off too pompous and educated? Nintos blinks away those thoughts as he listens to the twins response.
[Diplomacy Roll = 17] [I’ll take that for a flat d20 roll]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+2=9 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 8:18:16 PM
Paige tries to be diplomatic (Diplomacy = 9) but feels like she is getting the run-around - and it shows as she repeats ”The Map Makers sent us here. They thought you might be able to help us!”.

Brushing a red curl back from her face, she continues with the direct approach and asks: ”what is it you want?”

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20-1=10 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 8:39:16 PM
Jehanne, our inquiries are not of a commercial nature. However, the Mapmaking Guild has asked us to help refine their maps of any areas we visit and we have agreed. If you were to assist us by providing us with information, we would share our findings with you. We might even be able to collect a sample or two , albeit none of us are geologists or mineralogists by training”.. Rhys lays out his offer as gracefully as he can (Diplomacy 10).

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=8 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 8:47:47 PM
Kwarsk contemplates, taken a bit off-guard by the lack of centralized authority... this 'guild' must not have a leader as such...

Kwarsk observes Rhys, an elf, head straight over to Jehanne, the elf, and then others follow in lockstep.

Kwarsk sees Nintos head for Boris and Doris, and Kwarsk follows, since he should have more touchstones with Boris and Doris than the oth-- did Nintos just speak in fluent Dwarven???

Hmm... Nintos seems much better with words than me... I'll walk up to his left side like I belong there, smile, and give the impression that Nintos is dwarf-friend, in the usual stoic, silent physical presence of the Dwarves.

(OOC - Aid Another - Diplomacy = 8, no bonus to Nintos.)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+4=23 ;
Wednesday August 31st, 2022 11:09:44 PM
Muuru won't barge in on the conversation between Rhys, Paige, and Jehanne, unless his friends fail to come out and ask how much she wants.

Unless she doesn't actually say what she really wants. Hmmm.

Sense Motive: 23



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+9=20 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 12:24:16 AM
Myre feels a bit uncomfortable. She understands she has a presence, but hasn't really figured out how to use it to her advantage. She ponders what the elf lady said, noting she didn't say she wanted payment. She asked what she could expect, and that her kin are careful about what they do. Myre walks over to her, weaving between her larger companions, to stare her in the eyes. She continues to stare, wordlessly. She tilts her head, as if trying to see this elf from a different angle.

"Our mission," she starts suddenly, "is divinely inspired. We are responding to a warning from the gods to one of their disciples. The poor woman was obviously distraught about the omen, so we took it upon ourselves to venture into unknown danger for the good of everyone."

She tilts her head again and almost imperceptibly moves just a smidge closer. "We are not merchants, and we're not in the business of haggling. If you want financial compensation for the burden of doing the right thing, then by all means name your price so that we may get back to our own burden."

Myre keeps her face calm, but inwardly finds herself terrified she's misjudged the situation. "Oh geez. Oh geez! Please don't make a fool out of me, lady..."

Intimidate: 20

Guilds and friendmaking- DM BrianZ 
Thursday September 1st, 2022 7:37:50 AM
The team continues to work the crowd. There is some indication from the information you received from Tovun, that the people he pointed out are some of the leaders of the Guild.

Paige, Rhys, and Myre continue discussion with Jehanne. The woman appears ready to dismiss your claim, but then seems to change her mind with Myre's intimidating plea. I'm not looking for compensation exactly, but I think we may be able to help each other. Why don't you enjoy our hospitality while I have some scribes draw up an agreement. She then retires to a side room, where some employees are working on some various documents. There don't seem to be any refreshments about, but there are some other Guild leaders....

Fingers does not pick up on any deception from Jehanne, but he does catch that she seemed a little irritated at the intimidation tactic used. Still, it seemed to work, at least for now.

Kwarsk joins Nintos in discussion with the dwarves. Boris and Doris try to maintain a grumpy composure but it melts away quickly as Nintos lays out the details of what the team is after. Aye, we make deals for our clan, but mostly those deals involve the Mining Guild. Been a good arrangement all around. The Guild actually employs several dwarven enclaves. With this Doris cuts in.The glittering blue light sounds fascinating. I wonder what causes it? I'll be back. Near Isen you said? Doris enters another one of the side rooms, and seems to be consulting some maps and ledgers.

It may be your imagination, but it seems the human fighter named Moreth has been paying very close attention to the conversations of the Nightmare team.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=14 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 1:59:45 PM
Kwarsk was listening to Nintos haggle with Boris and Doris, and then out of the corner of his eye, saw that Moreth has been paying very close attention to our conversations with the various Guild leaders.

Seeing that Doris has left, and Nintos should be able to handle speaking with Boris, Kwarsk strolls over to Moreth, and says, "Hello.. Moreth is it? That's what Tovun said. I hear you handle security here, and we have that in common, I make sure to guard my friends too...

Moreth, my new friend, tell me, is there one overall Guild leader who does business on behalf of the Guild, or is this more like a market where business must be done with each Guild leader individually?"

(OOC Diplomacy = 14)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday September 1st, 2022 7:47:47 PM
Nintos nods as Doris responds; [In Dwarven] “Well, roughly two days journey towards Isen. To be honest, I have never been to Isen. So I am not exactly sure how close a two day journey would get you in a journey towards Isen. But my friends and I.” motioning towards Kwarsk who heads towards Moreth; “Are looking to head that way once we find a bit more about the area we seek after.”

With the mention of the light; [In Dwarven] “Now that you mention it, the blue light does sound fascinating. Then again, you know how those tavern stories can grow. What once was a small cluster of fire flies somehow transforms into a cave of glittering blue light.”

Smiles as He follows Doris into one of the side rooms;[In Dwarven] “But I suppose that is part of the fun of an adventure.” He waits patiently as Doris continues to dig through maps and ledgers.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday September 1st, 2022 7:54:28 PM
Nintos nods as Doris responds; [In Dwarven] “Well, roughly two days journey towards Isen. To be honest, I have never been to Isen. So I am not exactly sure how close a two day journey would get you in a journey towards Isen. But my friends and I.” motioning towards Kwarsk who heads towards Moreth; “Are looking to head that way once we find a bit more about the area we seek after.”

With the mention of the light; [In Dwarven] “Now that you mention it, the blue light does sound fascinating. Then again, you know how those tavern stories can grow. What once was a small cluster of fire flies somehow transforms into a cave of glittering blue light.”

Smiles as He follows Doris into one of the side rooms;[In Dwarven] “But I suppose that is part of the fun of an adventure.” He waits patiently as Doris continues to dig through maps and ledgers.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday September 1st, 2022 7:54:31 PM
Nintos nods as Doris responds; [In Dwarven] “Well, roughly two days journey towards Isen. To be honest, I have never been to Isen. So I am not exactly sure how close a two day journey would get you in a journey towards Isen. But my friends and I.” motioning towards Kwarsk who heads towards Moreth; “Are looking to head that way once we find a bit more about the area we seek after.”

With the mention of the light; [In Dwarven] “Now that you mention it, the blue light does sound fascinating. Then again, you know how those tavern stories can grow. What once was a small cluster of fire flies somehow transforms into a cave of glittering blue light.”

Smiles as He follows Doris into one of the side rooms;[In Dwarven] “But I suppose that is part of the fun of an adventure.” He waits patiently as Doris continues to dig through maps and ledgers.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday September 1st, 2022 9:19:50 PM
”Nicely done Myre!” Paige says in a loud whisper, nudging the small magicker. Turning to the half elf, she adds ”that was well said, Rhys, but it appears this Jehanne is more inclined towards altruism.” she winks at Myre and waits for the return of the half elf.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20-1=4 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 9:58:43 PM
Rhys leaves Myre and Paige to deal with Jehanne and heads towards the women named Jocelyne. ”Excuse me, Jocelyne is it? My name is Rhys and my companions and I are searching for a cave somewhere towards Isen, within a days travel or so.”. He waves his hands to indicate his companions and then proceeds to describe what little he can of the mystery cave with the blue glimmering light. ”I am told you have been in the mining business for a long time and may have some knowledge to share…we are not interested in the mineral potential of his cave, but rather a religious item that might be hidden there and desired by the church. Can you point us in an appropriate direction?”. Rhys stumbles in his delivery (Diplomacy 4)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+4=8 ;
Thursday September 1st, 2022 11:58:07 PM
Muuru steps over to Rhys, pretending not to notice Joceyln.

Rhys, listen he says in a stage-whisper. Myre just offended Jehanne, Kwarsk and his new friends have been going on about some business that sounds unrelated to our mission, and...look, I'm worried. You know how important church business can be...it's crucial that ---

He "notices" Jocelyn. Oh, I beg your pardon, miss. Rhys, come talk to me.

Bluff: 8. (Great, there goes my Tony award.)

Guilds and friendmaking- DM BrianZ 
Friday September 2nd, 2022 7:34:13 AM
Moreth eyes up Kwarsk as if he is appraising a potential opponent. Satisfied with what he sees, he responds to the queries. There are several leaders and not all of them are present. They are all empowered to make deals for the Guild, so speaking with any of them could work. They all look for different things, and have specific areas of concern. Your friends seem to be doing alright with the negotiations. Just make sure you are true to any deals that you make.

Boris appears to be ready to start being grumpy again when Doris returns. I found it holding up a ledger. The Guild has employed a small mining company that is operating near the area where you will be traveling. I can't point their exact location, as they are scouting a few potential sites, but I can get you close. She points to a small area on one of Paige's maps. They should be within that area, and not too difficult to find. When you get there, ask for a dwarf named Emmett, he's in charge.

Now... if you find any location that would be worthy of the Guild's notice, it is worth 1000gp to us for a detailed assessment of the location. Do we have a deal?

Myre and Paige wait patiently for Jehanne's return. And when she does return, she is wearing a large smile. I have an offer for you. I make deals for my people, especially in regard to gems which are used with various magic. If you find a useful vein of gems to mine, the information will be worth 1000gp to me. I will also pay well for any gems you may bring back to me, That is the deal, take it or leave it.

Rhys and Fingers engage in conversation with Jocelyn. Yes, it's true. I practically grew up in the Guild. My parents were prospectors and scouts. Jocelyn does not have much reaction to the mention of a religious object.Oh, well, it's not the sort of thing we usually look for. But you could try one of the other leaders, maybe one of them has interest in that. Jocelyn then excuses herself to attend other business.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=21 ;
Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:20:21 AM
As Doris returns Nintos gives Boris a friendly wink; [In Dwarven] “Well let’s see what you have here.” He examines the area that Doris points out and takes notes in his journal. Looking between the twins; [In Dwarven] “Thank you so much! You have been most generous with your time and information.”

He reaches in his coin purse and pulls free 10 gold coins handing them each 5; [In Dwarven] “Thank you again! And Emmett you said is in charge? We will seek him out. And yes, we are already going to be examining this region and will bring you a detailed assessment of the area.”

Giving the twins a firm handshake sealing the deal, Nintos makes his way back to his friends. With a whistle Merletta flies back onto his shoulder. Looking back, Nintos thinks over his conversation with the twins and their demeanor [Sense Motive Check 21]

[Back with the group]
Nintos approaches with a map open, and when an opportune time appears he speaks up; “I have spoken to our dwarven friends Boris and Doris and they had good information. They spoke of a small mining company that is operating in this area that have been scouting the area. Emmett the dwarf is in charge. They also asked for detailed information of any areas of interest would pay out 1000gp.”

Looking to the rest of the party; “What have you discovered?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday September 2nd, 2022 1:03:08 PM
Myre breathes a sigh of relief when Jehanne leaves to "discuss", and practically beams at Paige's praise. She regains her composure before the elf's return, then listens to her offer.

She gives a curt nod at the proposal. "Done." She offers a hand to shake on it, mind racing all the while.

"Is that a fair offer? How would I even know? Did I just get fleeced while acting tough, or did that actually *work*? Paige said I did well, so...yea, so I did well. Plus, 1000 gold isn't anything to turn your nose up at." She lets a smile slip as she accepts the offer.

That business done, she turns to Paige with a wide-eyed stare and barely trembling lip that she hopes screams "get me out of here!"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday September 2nd, 2022 9:18:02 PM
Paige was hoping for information, so when Jehanne returns with an offer of compensation for information and gems, the cleric is momentarily taken aback. However believing that there is no harm in sharing information and turning a profit in the process, she agrees to the woman’s terms.

The cleric places a hand on Myre’s shoulder, and gives her small friend a comforting squeeze as she steers her towards the exit. ”Let’s wait over here by the door as our friends finish up their business.” In a low voice she explains that the group has done well to cultivate the good will soon such diverse groups as the Black Cathedral, the Map Makers, and the Miners Guild.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=6 ;
Friday September 2nd, 2022 9:22:20 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Thank you friend Moreth, I don't know all the deals they're making right now, but I think we'll be fine. And I agree, a deal's a deal.

Say, you're in security... do you know any more about this Guild Company Limited than Tovun mentioned?"

(OOC Diplomacy = 6 with regard to trying to get info on GCL... unless of course, the initial Diplomacy Roll of 14 with Moreth carries for the entire conversation???)

Guest DM SteveK 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 3:25:37 PM
The Guild has nothing more information to offer.

Our Nightmare Heroes have nothing more to do than leave Mining Guild and compare notes on the front steps. As they do so, they notice a group of six striding across the Bridge from Adventure Quarter, and, after a moment, walking deliberately in your direction!

Paige, Kwarsk, Fingers, and Rhys notice that at least the two humans in full plate and the slight elfin mage all sport high level WLA badges. They are accompanied by a human Druid, and two other lightly armed humans.

…

Ooc: Nightmare Quarter and CMTC are going to be posting on this page for the next scene with Guest DM SteveK. :-)

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39)  
Sunday September 4th, 2022 4:42:09 PM
Hmerrin is a human male in his early twenties. Lean, but muscular, he moves with practiced grace.. His brown hair is long - curly locks extend several inches from the back of his helmet. He has intense green eyes, and an easy smile within a square jawed face.
He wears mithril full plate, and carries a battleaxe and handaxe at each hip.
Three ioun stones orbit his head.
He also sports an Officer rank WLA badge.

"Hi there," he greets the Nightmare Heros cheerily. "You all wouldn't happen to have a Paige Potter or Rhys Saelion in your group, by chance?"

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 146/149 AC: 27(T:18/FF:22) CMD:35) 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 5:21:50 PM
Gaffer, the druid, walks up alongside his group, head on a swivel as he takes in the unfamiliar city before locking on to appraise the group before him.

Also in his early twenties, with shoulder length grey hair, snug fitting chainmail made of Steelgrass on his body and a carved staff in one hand. He offers a wave and an awkward smile, [b]"We're over from Dirt City and were pointed in your direction."[b]

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34] 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 6:41:10 PM
A third human in his twenties steps up, tan with dark curly hair, stout and yet rather unassuming except for the greataxe hanging from his back.

He nods at Hmerrin and Gaffer's words. "Yes, we just arrived in town and the WLA mentioned it would be good for us to meet with you. What's up?"

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 7:20:12 PM
The young elf woman wearing the WLA Hero badge doesn't notice you at first. She's too busy looking around at the nearby buildings, muttering things like "That wasn't there before" and "Aww. I remember when that place was..."

When she does spot the approaching group though she smiles politely. Nira is quite pale for an elf and is both short and lean for her race, with barely any discernable muscle. You can see a couple of daggers by her side, however the grips look barely touched. Her spell component pouch however shows a lot of wear.

She awaits an answer to the questions already asked.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 7:44:37 PM
Rhys spins gracefully towards the helmeted human who spoke his and Paige’s names. He immediately spots the WLA Badges and is put at ease. Rhys stands almost 6 feet tall. His dark green cloak nearly obscures the dark chain shirt beneath, but the long hilt of a curved elven blade strapped across his back and protruding above his shoulder gives evidence to his martial prowess. The cloak itself is held closed around his neck by a WLA badge. ”I am Rhys Saelion, and that” he points towards the heavily armoured half-elf by the door ”is Paige Potter.”

Rhys steps towards the WLA members and offers his hand in friendship. ” How is it that you come to Plateau City and what is it that we can do for you?”

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+2=9 ;
Sunday September 4th, 2022 8:28:27 PM
Paige descends the steps until she is at ground level with the approaching group. The red-headed half elf turns green eyes on the one who mentions her name, first blanching, then blushing a deep shade of red as she confirms Rhys’ introduction with a stammered ”P-p-paige P-p-potter” (Diplomacy = 9) At mention of Dirt City she asks, ”you’re from out Izen way, right? as she fumbles for her maps and drops the scrolls in her nervousness.

Bending to retrieve her possessions, she stage whispers to Myre and any of her companions who might be near: ”I think they might be hero’s!”

The 18 yo stands 5ft 7in with a broad shouldered athletic build. Her garments are mostly brown so as not to stand out, but when she moves the parting of her long cloak provides a glimpse of recently acquired breast plate, and there is a modest buckler strapped to her left forearm. Paige’s WLA badge is used as a cloak pin, and there is a silver holy symbol proclaiming her devotion to Domi on a cord around her neck.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Sunday September 4th, 2022 11:40:12 PM
Kwarsk is a dwarven male in his fifties. Stocky and muscular, his body just fits behind his everpresent Tower Shield. He moves at an inexorable dwarven pace, deep blue eyes flicking here and there with the practiced perception of a professional bodyguard. His helmet covers most of his flaming orange hair but for his trimmed medium-length beard and sideburns-become-muttonchops. He seems to be ever-wearing a contemplative look, considering the wisdom of each of many possible responses to this situation, his closed mouth set in a straight line under a substantial nose.

He wears a chain shirt behind that Tower Shield, has a thin quiver of three javelins to one side of his back, a masterfully crafted dwarven waraxe strapped across his back in a kind of back-holster, and a warhammer at his right hip.

Like Paige and Rhys, he too wears an entry-level WLA badge, as does his fellow adventurer Fingers to one side, some nine feet tall.

At Hmerrin's question, Kwarsk turns to Paige, and keeps Rhys in his sight.

Kwarsk hears Rhys speak first, and turns slightly to listen to him. Then Paige speaks, and Kwarsk again turns slightly, back towards Paige.

Kwarsk then stares intently at the first speaker (Hmerrin), watching for any sign of surreptitious activity - despite the badges, could this be a trick of the Poisoners' Guild? Kwarsk ponders this while watching and listening to the human male in mithril full plate, one eye about to pop out of the side of Kwarsk's head trying to track the other strangers as well.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday September 5th, 2022 8:04:27 AM
“It looks like we might be able to find this mining…” Nintos trails off with the sound of metal on metal. Looking up from this map he sees the group approaching. Under his breath; “Now that’s an adventuring party.”

When they ask for Paige and Rhys by name Ninto’s eyebrows shoot up in surprise.

Nintos is a middle aged human male. Average height 5’11” with a slender build. He is tan with light blond hair that is kept pulled back in a loose ponytail. A clean kempt bear covers his face. His clothing is of modest means, but he does have a nice leather messenger bag slung across his shoulder. A raven flies down and lands upon his shoulder, Nintos pulls some bread crust from his pocket and hands it to the bird before it flies off.

Nintos moves forward to help Paige gather her belongings. Whispering to the half-elf; “Let me carry these for now, straighten up, these men look to be important in your Leage of Adventurers.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 
Monday September 5th, 2022 12:17:42 PM
As Ramirez approaches, his cloak shifts color from pale blue to a bright orange. Greetings friends, and well met!

Ramirez is a good looking man of above average height. He has a full head of hair and is typically found clean-shaven and sports a well-trimmed goatee. His WLA badge looks recently polished.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday September 5th, 2022 2:00:31 PM
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun is not really nine feet tall; it's closer to 8 foot 2 -- unless you count the horns.

Fingers is a young adult Minotaur wearing leather armor and Minotaur-sized crossbow on his back. You might notice a ring of lockpicks and related tools on his belt.

He watches the ioun stones with some fascination, while waiting to hear what these newcomers have to say.

Danko (Yves B)  
Monday September 5th, 2022 5:42:02 PM
Behind Nira stands a male human in his early 30's. A short robe tide tight around his waist with a sword belt. His copper hair tied in the back. Two ion stones circle in orbit around his head.

" Danko Pureheart. Sorcerer.
We hear that there may be shenanigans afoot? "



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday September 5th, 2022 10:35:43 PM
Paige does as Nintos suggests and straightens up. The cleric is rather dazzled by these folks who have sought her and Rhys out.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday September 5th, 2022 11:37:17 PM
"I think they might be heroes!"

Myre nods slowly. Yes, Myre knows heroes and adventurers when she sees them. After all, she's seen plenty of them. The slight half-drow girl, without thinking, tidies her white hair and smooths out the dark blue dress she wears. She looks at the assembled adventurers, but none of them ring any bells. That's not surprising, seeing how she used any available excuse to avoid social gatherings at her home. The idea that maybe that's coming back to haunt her fails to make any intrusion into her thoughts.

A soft, high-pitched squeak makes Myre freeze and look down at her hands. Waddles, her toy rubber pig, has found its way into her grip again. She ponders casually putting him back into his strap on her pack, but decides to own it instead. She softly pets her oldest friend and waits to see where this confrontation is going. One look at the strangers shows she and her party are woefully outmatched, so she stands next to her friend Paige instead of taking a step between her and them.

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 12:00:23 AM
Nira smiles warmly. She has quite good hearing, and whispered conversations (even at a distance) fail to escape her. She says nothing of it though.

"Let me explain. We've been trailing some raks, that is to say rakshasa. Nasty lot they are too. Our WLA contacts haven't had much luck getting information on them, however the outpost in Dirt City were clear that we should come and speak with Paige Potter and Rhys Saelion. It sounds as if you've built quite a reputation if your names are that widely known" She extends her hand in greeting to Rhys "I'm Nira. It's good to meet you"

Nira's eyes have a pale blue glow to them.

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34]  
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 1:09:32 AM
Desdichado gives a small lopsided smile.

"From Dirt City?" the paladin says, "Well now, we traveled from there to here, and we've been fighting rakshasa there as Nira mentioned."

"But I don't know anyone who'd admit to being from Dirt City," he laughs.



On the Steps of Mining Guild. Guest DM SteveK 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 2:05:33 AM
(Guest DM SteveK apologies to everyone that I didn’t see their WLA badge on their PC Sheet during a quick review)


CMTC (The Tide)

Hmerrin greets the Nightmare Heroes cheerily

Gaffer mentions they are coming in from Dirt City.

Desdichado reinforces the message they are from the WLA.

Nira patiently waits for responses as she looks around like she hasn’t been here in a long, long while.

Ramirez approaches flamboyantly and greets the Nightmare team as friends.

Nightmare Quarter

Rhys admits his identity and that of Paige, then comes right to the point: ‘what is it that we can do for you?’

Paige seems nervous, but gamely focuses on the team’s mission. Izen? Maybe these heroes can help!

Kwarsk deliberately listens and considers, staring at Hmerrin and willing to see any subterfuge.
Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are no obvious symbols to the Poisoners Guild. Of course, the secret guild would hardly be obvious… }
Sense Motive DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Kwarsk has a hunch Hmerrin is being genuine. }

Nintos looks up in surprise, absentmindedly feeding his raven. He moves to support Paige and take care of the stuff while she speaks with the WLA Officers.

Fingers watches the ioun stones around several of the heroes while waiting to hear what they have to say.

The Steps of the Mining Guild

Greetings made, but no bona fides provided, the two groups seem ready to be friendly but don’t seem to know much of each other. There is a sense that each team has a secret enemy and they don’t want to say too much in such a public forum…

A glance around shows the two adventuring teams are standing on the shallow steps of the Mining Guild, a “C” shaped building with the back of the “C” against the Endless River, and the front looking into Guild Square opposite Merchants Guild. Unlike the Mining Guild, the Merchants Guild is the biggest, strongest, and busiest guild in the whole kingdom, which means the Square itself is busy with people, and noise, and the rattle of carts. There are people meeting and stopping to talk all over the Square, so the two heroic groups aren’t attracting much overt attention, but it would be very easy for an observer to watch from the crowd or any of a hundred windows…

……

Nira begins explaining why The Tide is in Plateau City and looking for the Nightmare Heroes while Desdichado chuckles about being from Dirt City.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 9:40:08 AM
Rhys shakes Nira’s hand ”Welcome Nira. Forgive our surprise at the notion that we are widely known, or that we have any kind of reputation at all for that matter. We have only been in Plateau City for a short time and most of that has been in the service of the Black Cathedral in the Nightmare Quarter. “. The elf looks about himself and worries that their large gathering is beginning to draw attention. ”Perhaps we should have this conversation somewhere more private. Why don’t you join us at our new headquarters whre you can tell us more about these ‘Rakshasa’ and we can tell you more about what plagues the Nightmare Quarter.”

If the offer is accepted, Rhys will lead them back to “The Patch” If anyone gets separated, just ask someone for directions to “The Patch” in the Nightmare Quarter.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 10:10:18 AM
[K-Planes check 15]
Thinking to himself raks… rakshasa? Sounding familiar and knowing he has read up on them at some point in the library, Nintos’ thoughts are cut off as Nira mentions Paige and Rhys’ reputation being widely known.

Doing the best he can to better position the supplies he is carrying for Paige, Nintos nods in agreement when Rhys mentions moving this conversation somewhere more private.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 10:54:42 AM
Paige makes introductions for the quieter members of her party: “ Kwarsk and Fingers are recent recruits to the WLA, having joined up after our arrival in the City. Rhys and I are keen members, and have been keeping Headquarters up to date on our group’s efforts to thwart some poisoners plaguing the City. It was during one of our visits to debrief that they made their pledges to fight evil and protect the innocent.”

Her initial shyness melting away, the half elf continues with the introductions: “this is Myre and Nintos - both magickers.”.

Turning to follow after Rhys Paige asks the newcomers closest to her ”so what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever killed?”

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39)  
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 2:37:08 PM
Hmerrin nods at Rhys' suggestion to take things off the street and follows along.

In response to Paige, he sighs and waves a negligent hand toward at Nira.
"She just told you. A race of highly intelligent, practically immortal, spellcasting shapeshifters resistant to both spells and weapons who're also sadistically evil and think people are food, not friends.

And we'll save the really good part until we're out of earshot."

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 146/149 AC: 27(T:18/FF:22) CMD:35) 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 3:01:34 PM
Gaffer enjoys the group atmosphere and continues to look around the city as they are led through the streets. Adding to Hmerrin's answer he chuckles, "Rakshasa tactics aside, we did have a memorable fight against a group of ghouls some time back. A dash of overconfidence on our part and a hefty dose of Ghoul Fever from them made that a damn tense fight."

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34]   d20+22=32 ;
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 3:25:31 PM
Desdichado greets the others warmly as the introductions go around. "I'm a little surprised," he admits, "the WLA said it would be a good idea for us to contact you, so I thought you'd be expecting us."

As the group walks back to the Patch, Desdichado is on the lookout for anyone who looks like might be following them. (Perception: 32)

"Yeah, what they said, he responds to Paige's question. "I mean, by Domi, I've been at death's door more than once because of these things."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=18 ; d20+3=5 ;
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 8:58:54 PM
(OOC: Perception = 18 (success); Sense Motive = 5 (fail))

Kwarsk listens to Rhys, Hmerrin, and the others and as the two groups coalesce towards the Patch, Kwarsk does too, taking observations of the weapons and reputed capabilities of each of these newly-met WLA heroes.

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 9:34:45 PM
Ah you have a headquarters? Very nice. If it's all right with you, I'll see about getting a nice meal delivered to share while we talk.

Ramirez takes his leave into the crowd and finds some vendors that can deliver. Perhaps something from the Skull Market....

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday September 6th, 2022 11:35:24 PM
Evil immortal spellcasters? says Muuru. And you wind down by fighting ghouls? I'm feeling inadequate! Our biggest fight was against a bunch of witless thieves with poison weapons.

But I can't complain about the treasure we scored. He laughs. Their lair is now our headquarters!

A Walk through Town. Guest DM SteveK 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 4:38:40 AM
Nightmare Heroes
Rhys shakes Nira’s hand, then makes a suggestion. ”Perhaps we should have this conversation somewhere more private.” And he leads them back to “The Patch”.

Nintos thinks back and remembers a campfire story where the villain was a Rakshasa. Shapeshifter, blasphemous, and cannibalistic, it was finally killed by the last, cornered villager who shot it through the heart with a blessed crossbow bolt. Gruesome story, really!

Paige, her initial shyness melting away, makes introductions for the quieter members of her party. And then curiosity overcomes the half-elf.

Kwarsk listens and observes. (ooc: more information may be had by rolling skill checks)

Fingers is feeling inadequate next to these supposedly very experienced and powerful WLA heroes, but the minotaur is realistic: they have a headquarters!


CMTC (The Tide)
Hmerrin nods at Rhys' suggestion, and responds to Paige. "She just told you. A race of highly intelligent, practically immortal, spellcasting shapeshifters resistant to both spells and weapons who're also sadistically evil and think people are food, not friends. And we'll save the really good part until we're out of earshot."

Gaffer enjoys the group atmosphere and adds the warning that overconfidence can really ruin a team’s day.

Desdichado makes a reassessment: just because the WLA told The Tide didn’t mean the Nightmare Heroes had the same message. During the walk to The Patch, the paladin doesn’t notice anyone following.

Ramirez makes a plan… is he sure he wants to do this? (ooc: This is the place, if this were a tabletop game, where the DM starts rattling dice in his hand and looks at the Player expectantly) He has a couple sudden thoughts:
1. Anyone he encounters could be Rakshasa, a Poisoners Guild member, or one of their allies: there will be no better way to announce their presence to the people they are hunting…
2. They have just been invited as guests by this young adventuring group to their headquarters that used to be a den of thieves: maybe the Nightmare Heroes don’t want to announce their location to the city…
3. This is a big city!! Ramirez may be able to eventually get to the Nightmare headquarters by following his friends telepathic directions, but even in Dirt City, you wouldn’t have a vendor from Moon Market deliver to Wolf Town…

Merchants Square
Actions awaiting Ramirez’ actions.

Nightmare Headquarters
The Nightmare heroes lead The Tide to their headquarters. The walk starts out the south-west corner of Guild Quarter, crossing Armor Way into Trade Quarter. They go almost to Flower’s Temple before taking a shortcut through a couple alleys. At the corner of Guantlet and Purse Streets, the combined teams pass a large tavern, “The Silver Coin”, and go into a poorer section of the City: Rogue Quarter, a hardscrabble place of tenements and shoddy houses. The teams stay on a couple of main roads; Scream Street (why that name?) leads to Silent Street (no reason known either) and at the Temple of Wardd, the group moves to Skull Street.

Skull Street, of course, gets The Tide and Nightmare to the Nightmare Quarter and Gargul’s impressive Temple of the Skull and Skull Market. From here, it is easy for the Nightmare heroes to lead The Tide to “The Patch”.

Heroes can make preparations for food, drink, comfort, and any assurances to discourage magical eavesdropping, as well as to talk about what each group may learn from each other. Izen? Dirt City? What could the Nightmare heroes use to prepare for their trip? And for the Tide, what leads do they have for finding the well-hidden rakshasa lair in Plateau City?

Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119  
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 6:44:54 AM
Danko summons and unseen servant to assist with the camp preparations.

Other then that, he simply listens.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 1:39:31 PM
Paige volunteers that the party recently provisioned in anticipation of a trip of a couple days duration, so there should be food at the Patch. ”We have a kitchen - and a lab, too! We can share a meal - and confidences - once we are inside. she adds. The cleric points out the tavern, and suggests sometimes there are vendors selling street meat in the market as well. ”I can say some words of blessing* over the meal that render it free from poison and disease.”

* Purify Food and Drink



Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34]  
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 2:33:46 PM
Once they are settled in and have their security measures in place, Desdichado tells some of what he knows.

"I hope we've made it clear that these rakshasa are mean, nasty weirdos. They're evil outsiders, although I'm not completely sure if they are demons. Evil enough to be them, in any case."

"We've been tracking the rakshasa for a while in Dirt City, and some other places, too. Some of us have had visions of someone called 'Golden Eyes' a while back, who may be an even higher up rakshasa than what we've dealt with yet. We're not sure. Oh, and I think we've seen this Golden Eyes watching us in a couple of crystal balls, too."

He pauses to take a drink and continues. "Anyway, Dirt City has - or had - been infiltrated by these rakshasa in all the Houses, as if the town wasn't bad enough already. I say 'had' because the Prince seems to have a plan to eliminate them. But they are operating in other places as well, including here in Plateau City if the evidence we've uncovered is accurate."

"Now, here's something that interests me - we know that the rakshasa have been using mining companies and slave labor to fund their operations. And we just happened to meet you all outside of a mining company. Coincidence?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 2:59:28 PM
As the group of heroes describe Raksasa the stories he has read flood back into his mind. Arcane creatures birthed of great evil during the mother’s pregnancy. The thought of it almost makes him sick. Breaunna… Sarah…

Speaking up once they are at The Patch to take his mind away from the trail it was going; “These beast are beyond anything that we have ever seen. I don’t want to overstep into WLA business, but who from told you to seek out Paige and Rhys? Maybe that could clear up some details on our end?” Nintos says with a question towards his two companions.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 3:54:28 PM
OOC: Apologies for missing yesterday. It was day 1 of my company's email migration to M365 and holy cow was it a busy one.

***

Myre is quiet on the walk back home. Is she nervous? Observing? Both. Yes. Definitely both.

As they pass the temple of Wardd, she quickly pulls her pack off, reaches her hand inside, then grabs something at random: a small bundle of trail rations. She shrugs and leaves them and a few coins in the collection box outside. She continues on with her friends and these newcomers without comment on the matter.

She's probably heard of rakshasa before, but never given them much thought. She looks worriedly around at her new friends. She thinks highly of them, but is pretty sure them and her would likely all be slaughtered by a single one of those things. She levels a glance at Desdichado as he talks, hoping these people haven't doomed them with their attention. She thinks back to her own dealings at the mining guild. Had Jehanne been a rakshasa? Had she tried to intimidate one of those things, then agreed to help it enrich itself? "This is why dad didn't like illusions," she thinks to herself.

She decides to speak up by answering Desdichado. "Maybe. Coincidences are powerful things! My dad practically weaponized them." She glances down at Waddles as she says this last part, then nods in agreement with Nintos. She figures it's a question to answer once they're less exposed. Her eyes dart around some. Were there rakshasa in plain sight right now, just watching her?

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 6:07:47 PM
Rhys opens the front door of the Patch and begins to familiarize their new acquaintances with the layout. ”This is the shop front where we will meet and deal with local citizens, and behind the counter is where Fingers is setting up his alchemical lab and storeroom. Down the hall to the right is where Paige will set up her infirmary to treat the injured and sick, and to the left is our planning room. Further down on the right and left are the kitchen area and our dining and lounge area. The back door at the end leads to a small enclosed courtyard where we will store Fingers wagon and I have set up a small forge area.”. Rhys pauses for a breath and then excitedly continues. “We have 8 sleeping rooms up the stairs there and a stone walled basement down the other steps.”[/b]. The elf end his tour and leads everyone to the lounge area. ”Now, what connection is there between our travails with the Poisoner’s Guild and these fiends you speak of?”

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39)  
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 6:22:06 PM
Hmerrin holds his hands up in a calming gesture, trying to placate the young group.

"Don't panic now, we're not asking you to get involved more than just giving us some local info. Other good news, the Plateau City higher ups seem to know about the infiltration. I suspect these stamps they're forcing everyone to get at each town is an attempt to curtail rak activity.

Anyway, the last rakshasa we encountered posed as a merchant, and used a series of unsuspecting merchant caravans to move goods to Plateau City. Always a different merchant, but they all went to someplace called Guild Company Limited.

So," the man finishes, "we're basically looking for someone we can trust that can either tell us anything about this Guild Company Limited, or can point us to someone they trust that would know."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 7:16:41 PM
Kwarsk, upon hearing what Hmerrin said about Guild Company Limited, finally speaks:

"Friend Hmerrin, when we entered the Mining Guild, one of the dwarves there almost tripped over himself rushing towards we rather obvious adventurers and blurted out some stuff about them... I think he said This Guild Company Limited is a small import/export company. It's an unusual front. It's strange that GCL was in several Quarters, had no detailed plan, and had lots of wealthy sponsors... Tovun's friend Bill Factor rents out his warehouse in Merchant Quarter to the GCL, who paid Bill well... something like that; I probably forgot some important detail.

Does that help?"

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 7:31:21 PM
Ramirez considers the logistics of ordering a large supply of food delivered. Instead, he returns with some fruit and a cookbook full of recipes guaranteed to 'ward off evil'.

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 146/149 AC: 27(T:18/FF:22) CMD:35)  d20+27=34 ;
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 7:59:33 PM
A lot of information is being shared between the two groups and Gaffer soon decides there are enough people talking. With a polite nod to excuse himself, he wildshapes into a black cat and doubles back a short way behind the group, keeping an eye out to see if anyone might be following the group, or watching them once they have arrived at The Patch.

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Perception: 34


RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 8:06:42 PM
Nira doesn't want to impose on the group or use up their supplies, and that large supply of food that Ram was looking for could be problematic. She asks if it would be ok if she were to provide the food and drink.

If their hosts - the Nightmare Heroes - give permission, Nira casts a Heroes Feast spell to provide a feast for all to share in. Full bellies always helps to make new friends though.

The table is soon covered with a magnificent feast of roast meats and vegetables, piping hot stews, fresh fruits and berries, and some amazing looking desserts. Cups of different wines and mugs of ales are scattered around the food.

Nira takes one of the red wines and listens to the stories. She turns to look at Kwarsk on mention of the GCL. "Now that's interesting"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday September 7th, 2022 11:54:52 PM
So what you need to do:

1) See if Bill Factor and any other warehouses can use a few new employees who are definitely not adventurers.

2) These new employees will make a point to follow whoever comes to pick up this cargo, or perhaps follow whoever drops it off, and...

3) (Dunks a head of lettuce into savory dressing and takes a bite) [b] ... teach our Paige to cook like this!

A Tour, A Feast, A Clue - Guest DM SteveK 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 3:04:20 AM

On the Way
Ramirez considers the logistics of ordering a large supply of food delivered. Instead, he returns with some fruit and a cookbook full of recipes guaranteed to 'ward off evil'. A gift!

Myre is quiet on the walk back home, pausing to give a quick offering to the god of luck.

Gaffer excuses himself and wildshapes. A black cat reverse walks the group’s path. He mostly sees nothing, but the sharp-eyed druid does spot more than one street urchin are also watching who is arriving and departing “The Patch”. Sidling up to a couple of them, Gaffer gets some pets and overhears that these two were helped by the Nightmare Heroes, and so like to help them with information as they can…

Tour and Feast
Rhys provides the tour of “The Patch”, eventually leading everyone to the lounge area. ”Now, what connection is there between our travails with the Poisoner’s Guild and these fiends you speak of?”

Danko summons and unseen servant to assist with the camp preparations.

Paige volunteers food the group has set aside for a trip, and that she can say some words of blessing. Nira doesn't want to impose on the group or their supplies, and politely asks to provide food magically. A Heroes Feast! A table is covered with a magnificent feast of roast meats and vegetables, piping hot stews, fresh fruits and berries, and some amazing looking desserts. Cups of different wines and mugs of ales are scattered around the food!


Worries, Clues, and Plans
Nintos thinks of the past… but pulls himself to the present, worried that the team could be in trouble beyond their capabilities. Myre is also nervous.

Desdichado ensures the teams are settled in before beginning the conversation. Is it a coincidence about the mining and mining guild?

Hmerrin holds his hands up in a calming gesture, The Tide is not enlisting the young team, only looking for local information. He mentions the steps New Elenna have put in place to reduce infiltration, steps that may actually be new information for the Nightmare heroes who haven’t even been to everywhere in the City.

And then, Hmerrin drops the name ‘Guild Company Limited’. Kwarsk has an immediate recollection. The dwarf in the guild. Guild Company Limited. Tovun. Bill Factor. A warehouse in Merchant Quarter. Bill is paid well. Nira thinks that is… very interesting! Fingers counts off a potential plan.

….
The Tide has a Lead that only the Nightmare heroes knew about. It shouldn’t take long at all for the Tide to unobtrusively find Bill Factor’s warehouse, and…. Well, that would be up to the heroes, wouldn’t it?

Now may be the time for the Nightmare heroes to get in any questions about the geography and location of where they are planning their own trip….

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 9:42:35 AM
Seeing Nira’s abilities with magic, even if it is of the divine nature, Nintos makes a mental note; I’ll have to ask her about the necromancer’s spellbook we came across that I cannot seem to get a hang of.

As the meal goes on Nintos speaks up about their own mission; “You all seem to be well traveled adventurers. We have been sent out to search out a location that was given to an acquaintance divinely. There is a cave, roughly two days journey towards Isen that we seek. It was said that there was a glimmering blue light from within. Have you seen or heard of such a location?”

As the meal continues and the two parties continue to get to know one another, Nintos moves around the table and slides next to Nira. The middle aged human places a book on the table between the two and leans in; “I was curious if you would help me with this.” He places his hand on the book; “We came across a necromancer and this was his spellbook. I cannot seem to get the hang of it. I am not experienced with necromancy magics and that could be the issue, but I would love to learn more about this type of magic so that I could be ready to defend against it when needed.” Pulling an amulet from his bag; “This was also his, it helped him channel his magics.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 9:49:01 AM
Something at the back of Rhys’ mind niggles it’s way to the front. ”Somebody mentioned a shared vision of a an individual called ‘Yellow Eyes’…well we have heard that the leader behind the Poisoner’s Guild and their accomplices elsewhere is known as ‘The Beholder’. I don’t know if that is just a name or in fact the actual creature, but could Yellow Eyes be one and the same as The Beholder?”. The elf pauses to eat a few more bites and quaff some ale before continuing.

”Our reason for being at the Mining Guild was to ask for information about natural cave formations between here and Isen. One of the clerics from the Black Cathedral has tasked us with recovering a scroll from a cave emanating blue light. All we have to go on is a vision she experienced and described to us. Have you any information or knowledge of such things to share? Paige, can you show them the maps we have so far?”

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 12:11:09 PM
Paige listens and nods as her friends share the party’s activities with the newcomers. She adds that a group calling themselves The Poisoners Guild but also known by the name Sharas Tel had been working on a ‘sleep poison’ that when ingested resulted in sleepiness and fatigue (-2 strength, -2 dex) and eventually a deep, death-like sleep. Drow magic was implicated, and it was reported to even affect elves. ”I’m not sure we completely eradicated the villains, but we haven’t heard of any new poisonings since we busted up the group, and took over here.” The half elf gestures around the place, a chicken leg in her hand.

When Rhys suggests the maps, Paige puts the drumstick down, and clears a space on the table. She pulls out a map of the 2nd and 3rd Plateaus of New Elena, and then a map of the Culverwood. ”Rhys and I came to Plateau City from Magpie Crossing via trade roads through the Culverwood. I don’t remember much - that place is magic and can play tricks…anyway, we didn’t see much, if anything, of Izen.” Pointing a finger at some vague markings, she volunteers that enquires with the Map Makers and Mining Guild suggest the party search in that general area.

”Everyone we spoke with seems interested in [b]information about the area and what we discover, but don’t have much to say about the environs or what we might be getting into.[/b] The red-head frowns, and rubs her nose, before adding: ”I asked Tovun at the Mining Guild about this Guild Company Limited, and whether they had expanded beyond Plateau City* but he never answered my question. Do you think our quests are related?”

OOC: the map Paige shares http://woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/File:Culverwood.jpg

*Aug 29 post



Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34]   d20+6=13 ;
Thursday September 8th, 2022 1:54:11 PM
(Knowledge Geography: 13)

Desdichado racks his mind trying to think on whether he's heard of a cave like that. "It doesn't sound familiar as you mention it, but we recently traveled through Izen up to the Emerald Kingdom. I'm trying to remember if we saw or heard anything about it then."

"Are you sure it's in Izen? The Scar has plenty of caves as well. We were recently helping the Deepforge Clan and some of the deeper caverns had glowing blue lights."

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39)   d20+1=15 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+13=21 ;
Thursday September 8th, 2022 6:25:03 PM
Like Desdichado, Hmerrin thinks and thinks and thinks some more, and shakes his head.

"I don't recall seeing or hearing about blue lights in a cave," he confesses unhappily.

The young man grabs a drumstick, and munches contemplatively.

checks for a DM hint:
Intelligence Check 15
Know Local 20
Know Dungeoneering 21

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 7:09:14 PM
Ramirez is enjoying the food and company. He retrieves his lute and plays some pleasant dinner music.

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 146/149 AC: 27(T:18/FF:22) CMD:35)  d20+23=26 ;
Thursday September 8th, 2022 7:32:09 PM
Satisfied that he won't find any threats outside, and glad to see that his new acquaintances are already helping the people of the city, Gaffer heads back to the others and regains his shape once he has returned inside.

Hearing the description of the vision, he thinks on the blue lights and whether they might provide a clue about the caves but is quickly distracted by the grand feast before them, thanking Nira as he picks from the fresh fruit and eyes the desserts.

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Knowledge Nature: 26


Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119  
Thursday September 8th, 2022 8:02:58 PM
Danko doesn't have much to add.
If they were within 500 feet or so, he could use a locate object spell... maybe... he just doesn's have the right divination spells to help out here.

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Thursday September 8th, 2022 8:32:19 PM
Nira makes some room for Nintos to slide in next to her.

She grins widely on seeing the book. Books are one of her favorite things in the Wold and she hopes to have a grand library some day. She only recently discovered that the Tide House has one, though admittedly there are only 12 books in it (for now!).

Nira rubs her hands together and casts Read Magic. With the spell in effect she runs her fingers over the black leather bound book, and then carefully opens it. She studies each page before moving on to the next. "Necromancy magic is kind of my thing" she explains without looking up. "You know, a lot of people view it as evil and think it's about creating undead creatures, but to me that's not quite right. Necromancy can be about weakening and subduing your opponent rather than killing them, and instead of creating undead that are an affront to Gargul you can destroy them in His name. In that regard Necromancy magic can be viewed as a good thing." Nira is more than happy to talk about this type of magic and to help others learn it. If there is anything she can do to help Nintos with the book, she will gladly help him.

When she finishes studying the book she closes the cover. "I don't see anything alarming in here, just the spells he knew and wrote down. It looks like the previous owner included some instructions for creating a type of poison too."

Nira then turns her attention to the amulet and grimaces as she examines it. "His bonded item I assume. It still has a feel of 'evil' to it. I don't sense any magic still in it which is probably good." she turns it over to examine the back and after appraising it she hands it back to Nintos. "It really only had value to it's owner. You could keep it as a trophy, or if you found the right buyer you could probably sell it for around 50gp".

She decides that Nintos might be able to help her with a topic she has been dwelling on lately. "I wouldn't mind your advice on something, if that's ok. We recently came across a few very questionable books. Works on torture and other horrible dark and perverse material. I'm in two minds as what to do. Do we destroy them and rid the Wold of them? Or do we study them and keep them should any of the knowledge help us fight against such things in the future? I'm torn and could use the perspective of another".

End of an Evening, Beginning of a Morning. Guest DM SteveK 
Friday September 9th, 2022 3:16:26 AM
The food, drink, and companionship continues through the evening.

Ramirez is enjoying the food and company. He retrieves his lute and plays some pleasant dinner music. Danko also doesn't have much to add, and just enjoys the food and company.

Nintos speaks up about their own mission, and Rhys then Paige provides more information including the mission, the vision of the blue cave, and the interest of map-makers and miners about the environs of Izen. Desdichado and Hmerrin admit they recently traveled through Izen up to the Emerald Kingdom (and they also travelled through New Elenna below and then across all three Plateaus). Dez mentions they did see glowing blue lights in the deeper caverns of the Deepforge Clan, which lived deep in the Scar. Gaffer, happy, and returned, used his knowledge of nature to many explanations for blue lights in caves: crystal shafts reflecting light to far below the surface, bioluminescence in plants or animals, and fey influence, just to name natural possibilities.

Rhys suggests a connection between ‘Yellow Eyes’ and the leader of the Poisoner’s Guild, and Paige gives more information. Between Nira, Ramirez, and Gaffer, they can tell the young heroes it is fairly certain they are NOT linked. The Tide also hasn’t heard of Guild Company Limited outside of Plateau City, but they are near-certain they will find out…

Nintos and Nira confer over a book and amulet. After a careful examination, the elf provides explanations on necromancy as a tool and not inherently evil, and her assessment to the middle-aged man. (ooc: unfortunately or fortunately, depending on a heroes’ point of view, the paladin oversaw the destruction of that den of iniquity. There are no torture books.)

……………

The Tide is able to provide some general information about what is there outside the walls of Plateau City, but not specifically about a blue cave in Izen.

1. Izen is mostly a vast plain with roaming wild tribes and monsters. The Tide is more familiar with western Izen near Alisidur and the Peaseblossom River from Dirt City to Emerald Kingdom.

2. New Elenna below the Plateaus seems prosperous and well-defended. Good roads amid farm and orchard. The border-crossings and each plateau are guarded by forts. The cliffs to each plateau are traversed by a floating raft system in the guard fort and seem 5000’ tall!!!

3. The First Plateau has cultivated forests, farmlands, and Teucri magic roads! The roads circle the first plateau and allow travelers to move at incredible speeds: any traveler can arrive at any First Plateau location in four hours or less

4. The Second Plateau have magically safe roads: no evil act can occur on the road. This is useful because off road is dangerous, and not only because of the Monster Preserve!

…………

The feast and talking moves on into the night. In the morning, there is time for a last bit of advice or farewells, but each team has things to do and in different directions. Farewell and until-we-meet-again!

(OOC:
1. CMTC heroes please post here for Friday and the weekend. The next CMTC DM post will include actions here, but not posted here. DM SteveK will post the next CMTC DM Post on the CMTC Board.
2. Nightmare heroes please continue to post regular. Your DMs will be returning to your regularly scheduled program on Monday!
3. Special thanks to DM BrianZ who kept me from making any big mistakes through our daily emails. And to you, the Players, who worked via Private Posts and emails to make this short interaction such a success!)

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Friday September 9th, 2022 3:52:35 AM
Nira was positive that she kept the books from the rak den and had them safely tucked in her haversack along side the stuffed unicorn that she planned to give a funeral. There's no way she'd burn books, no matter the content. She's quite surprised to find all are suddenly missing from her kit. "Strange..." She suspects something might have happened when the party teleport got cut off and it interfered with the extradimensional storage of her haversack.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=24 ;
Friday September 9th, 2022 11:31:27 AM
Hearing Nira’s views on necromancy magic doesn’t fully change Nintos’ stance on the school, but it does take the edge off of it a little; Maybe once I discover the spells within things could be different.

“Thank you so much for your help with this spellbook. I know this was just a short meeting but I do hope that our paths will cross again. There is a lot that someone with my meager abilities could learn from someone with such experience.”

As Nira is unable to produce the books she was mentioning, a puzzled look flashes across Nintos’ face. He speaks up regardless on the topic; “I think that books and spellbooks that contain knowledge of such evil should be secured in a place with the right men and women learning from it to help defend against it. But, and this is of the upmost importance, they will need to be secured. You wouldn’t want something like that to fall into the wrong hands.”

When the morning comes, Nintos remembers Nira’s use of Read Magic, and takes time to memorize the spell. Why didn’t I think of using this before, he things to himself. As Merletta flies in through his open window he speaks to her; “We will need to find time before we set off to examine this spellbook and potentially transfer any spells into my own.” With that he sets off downstairs to say his fair wells to the newly formed friends.

[ooc]
[Spellcraft Check = 24 + Read Magic] If time allows Nintos will study the necromancers spellbook and transfer usable spells into his own book. If time doesn’t allow, save this for a later date.
[ooc]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 149/149 AC: 27(T:18/FF:22) CMD:35) 
Friday September 9th, 2022 12:15:18 PM
Gaffer stays up late into the night, enjoying the good company, another welcome break from the intensity that is likely to come over the next few days, and a good reminder that others are working equally hard to help others across the World.

Before the groups part in the morning he makes sure to invite the heroes to say hello if they are ever in Dirt City, "You're very welcome to visit, though I would suggest letting us know in advance though so we can welcome you in."

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:198/198; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 34]  
Friday September 9th, 2022 2:12:30 PM
Desdichado thanks the group for their hospitality. (OOC: And Ryan thanks the Nightmare group for their hospitality as well!)

"Keep up the good fight. I don't know how long we'll be in Plateau City, and it sounds like you all may be leaving for a while as well, but if you have need of me just ask for me at the WLA or the ruined temple here in the City and they'll get us in contact."

As the Tide leaves the Patch, he turns to his companions and points vaguely in front of him. "Sounds like we've got a lead. Shall we?"

(OOC: This was a lot of fun! Thanks to our DMs for organizing this!)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday September 9th, 2022 4:22:02 PM
Rhys bids the Tide farewell and assures than if they stumble upon any information about the Rakshasa they will leave word for them at the WLA. Turning to the denizens of the Patch, he suggests they enlist the folks a the orphanage to look after the Patch in their absence. He then readies himself for their journey towards Isen.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday September 9th, 2022 4:26:35 PM
Myre is pleasant enough throughout the evening, but is obviously preoccupied with something. She speaks little, listens even less, and is genuinely surprised when dinner wraps up.

She shakes her head out of its daze and looks around at The Tide getting ready to head out. She blushes a bit, and chastises herself. After wishing their guests a good evening, she heads straight to her room. She closes her eyes, trying to remember what was said during the dinner...

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 23 -- HP 115/122 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis 
Friday September 9th, 2022 9:11:17 PM
Nira shakes Nintos' hand. "It's been good to meet some adventurer's like yourselves. It sounds tha tlike us that you want to make the Wold a better place for all. I hope you have success in your travels. Oh, and the next time you're in Dirt City please look us up. It'll be our turn to extend the hospitality"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday September 9th, 2022 10:15:35 PM
Muuru thinks that's a good idea about enlisting the orphans to take care of the Patch. He makes sure to make them a spare key, and to secure the lab against curious children.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday September 9th, 2022 10:31:56 PM
Kwarsk has been enjoying the conversation, and when Desdichado begins speaking about Clan Deepforge, Kwarsk experiences a bit of reverie, flashing back to the visits and tours of the caverns of extended family in his youth... what was that cousin's name, and did that cave really have a single flash of blue light? But the Scab is the wrong direction from Izen, isn't it? Oh, these surface maps are so confusing!

[OOC presuming we make it to the Scab and Clan Deepforge at some point, happy to work with Brian and Melvin to connect Kwarsk to some minor NPC or another there...]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday September 9th, 2022 11:23:01 PM
Paige is sad to see the hero’s from Dirt City leave, but understands each party has a different mission.

She is amazed how after everyone had their fill of Nira’s feast, the remains disappear leaving no mess behind! The cleric feels wonderfully satisfied, and after a deep dreamless sleep, awakes full of energy and enthusiasm for new adventures!

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 192/192 AC:31 T:19 FF:26 CMD:39)  
Saturday September 10th, 2022 9:51:38 AM
Hmerrin makes it a point to clasp each of the Nightmare heros by the hand in farewell.
"Yep, thank you for the place to hang out, and the info. It was very helpful. Good luck on your quest, and definitely let us know if you ever come to Dirt City. The WLA is probably the best way."

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 
Saturday September 10th, 2022 9:59:06 PM
Ramirez thanks the Nightmare team for their hospitality. Well met. I am impressed with your team, and hope to one day sing songs of your exploits!

With a swoosh of his cloak, as it shifts to a dark green color, Ramirez joins his own team in departure. They came here to the City for a lead to find their opponents, and now it looks like they have one.

Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 24 -- CMD 36 -- HP 119/119  
Sunday September 11th, 2022 6:16:24 PM
Danko tips his tap in a "good day mate! " as he leaves.



Preparations DM BrianZ 
Monday September 12th, 2022 6:37:41 AM
It's the dawn of a new day. The team has had a fruitful visit with another adventuring team. Tales, food and ideas are shared. And though the Tide was more experienced, they gained valuable information for their mission from the Nightmare team.

Some contracts have been agreed to with the Mining Guild, and you have a rough idea of a destination and a wilderness area to search to look for the cave with the blue glow. All that remains are the final preparations.

And a knock at the door. When you open it, you see a halfling, dressed for travel. He bears a note from the WLA, recommending that he accompany the team on their next mission.

OOC- please welcome our new player :)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday September 12th, 2022 11:05:31 AM
Spending the downtime studying the necromancer’s spellbook [Spellcraft 24 + Read Magic -Roll on 9/9/22] Nintos doesn’t hear the knock while he is intently studying in his room. Marletta on the other hand does hear the knock of the door and begins to flutter around the room saying “Door” “Knock” until it pulls the budding wizard free from the spellbook. “Okay, okay. Let’s go see who this guest might be. Maybe it is our friends from the Tide that needs a few more details.”

Slipping on his shoes, Nintos makes his way down the stairs and answers the door. Opening the door to reveal a halfling man Nintos thinks No, not someone I have met before. “Good morning halfling friend, how can I be of service to you?” After receiving and reading the note from the WLA Nintos welcomes in the man. “The name is Nintos Melinous, glad to meet you mister….” Letting the last part linger for the halfling to introduce himself.

With a friendly shout up the stiars; “Paige, Rhys. We have another guest from the WLA.” As people arrive Nintos introduces his friends by name, and handing off the note to the other WLA members in the household.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday September 12th, 2022 12:29:48 PM
Myre peeks her head around the corner when she hears of a new guest. "A halfling! We don't have one of those yet," she thinks to herself. She takes a breath and walks up to the newcomer, slipping the note from Nintos' hand after he's read it. Even early in the morning, she's neatly put together in a simple short (but modest) dress of dark purple with white trim. Her white hair and inky skin advertise her drow heritage, but her round eyes also mark her as part human. She's a slight thing, but there's an unsettling aura about her that contrasts with her cheerful eyes. A small rubber pig toy is held in the crook of her left arm's elbow as she reads.

"The WLA thinks you'd fit in with us. High praise! We're pretty great..." She balls up the note and tosses it over her shoulder. She turns to Nintos. "I wonder if the WLA is sending anyone else. I wish they had told us, though. How are we supposed to know how many plates to put out for breakfast?!"

She rushes off to the kitchen. "I'm gonna set 8 places, just in case!" She's just gone a moment when she pokes her head back around the corner. "I'm Myre, by the way. This is Waddles!" The small rubber pig is thrust around the corner for a moment, then both are gone.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday September 12th, 2022 2:17:33 PM
A red headed half elf neatly catches the balled up note tossed by Myre. She unfolds the missive, and presses out the creases before reading. With the knowledge that only ‘good’ folks join the WLA, Paige is ready to accept the newcomer. ”By all means come set your pack down, and take a moment to explain your quest. Fighting evil and protecting the innocent of course, but what else?”. The cleric will wait for the newcomer to introduce himself and state his mission.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, Touch: 17, Flat: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17 
Monday September 12th, 2022 6:08:41 PM
When the door opens you see a 3-foot tall male halfling wearing a black robe with cute off-sleeves, his brown hair is cut close and blue eyes are looking up at you. Next to him stands a huge white and fluffy (medium size) Pyrenean. Xuce hands the note over to Nintos. “G’day, the names Xuce and this here, playfully scratches the big dog's ear, "Is Nimbus. And I believe that we can be of service to one another. You see the WLA” points to his badge, “sent me here to help.”

Looking at Myre, Xuce adds “Though I am new to the WLA…” as Myre disappears around a corner Xuce just nods and smiles. “She seems fun.”

Setting his plan backpack down out of the way, Xuce turns to the red-haired half-elf “I don’t have a quest per se they just told me that I might be of use here, so here I am.”

Xuce looks at the pair still in the room with him “…So what quest are we assigned? Also, do you mind if Nimbus comes in? He’s friendly and only sheds a little bit.”


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday September 12th, 2022 6:35:06 PM
Rhys comes in from the courtyard at the rear of the Patch where he has been completing the construction of the small forge. ”Xuce, I am Rhys, please excuse the disarray around here. We are still in the moving in stage and at the same time are preparing to venture out of the city for several days.”

Rhys bends down to one knee to pet the large dog and then rises to his full stature. Follow me into our planning room and we will lay out what we know so far.” . The elf almost glides across the floor as he makes his way down the hall. Dressed in a dark green shirt embroidered along the cuffs and collar in gold thread, his long brown hair is held back from his face with a simple braided leather headband. Brown leather breeches and tall elven boots complete the outfit. A single elven dagger is stuffed into his belt.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday September 12th, 2022 9:18:08 PM
Kwarsk is already in the planning room, deep in thought over some matter of logistics or another for the group's expedition.

Kwarsk is a dwarven male in his fifties. Stocky and muscular, his body just fits behind his everpresent Tower Shield. He moves at an inexorable dwarven pace, deep blue eyes flicking here and there with the practiced perception of a professional bodyguard. His helmet covers most of his flaming orange hair but for his trimmed medium-length beard and sideburns-become-muttonchops. He seems to be ever-wearing a contemplative look, considering the wisdom of each of many possible responses to this situation, his closed mouth set in a straight line under a substantial nose.

He wears a chain shirt behind that Tower Shield, has a thin quiver of three javelins to one side of his back, a masterfully crafted dwarven waraxe strapped across his back in a kind of back-holster, and a warhammer at his right hip.

Kwarsk, though deep in thought, is apparently also aware at the same time, and Kwarsk turns towards Rhys and Xuce as they enter the planning room, and says, "Rhys, who's our new friend?"

(OOC: Skipping to after Rhys fills in Kwarsk and/or Xuce introduces himself...)

"Xuce is it? A fine name, and the dog is Nimbus? The two of you look like a great fighting pair! Xuce, those robes, do you study the martial arts of Pantheon too?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday September 12th, 2022 11:21:00 PM
Into the hallway lumbers an actual Minotaur, eight feet tall and clad in leather armor. He's carrying an armful of what looks like laboratory equipment, and has a crossbow slung on his back. He heads towards the rear of the building, but when he hears the conversation, he turns and comes to the front room.

Pleased to meet you, sirrah. I'm called Fingers. And that... http://www.pyreneanmastiff.com/sitephotos/DangerPoppies.jpg
...is the largest quadruped I've ever seen that wasn't pulling a cart. . Fingers smiles. He's beautiful.

[b]Although I may have lost my place as party's biggest eater, ha ha! He returns to the hallway.

Preparations DMBrianZ 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 8:16:29 AM
Introductions are made. The team has some reinforcements for their next mission. Now is the time for any final preparations before setting out on a journey outside the City.



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 2:43:02 PM
Myre heads back in a moment later. "Ok, 8 plates are set and..." Her voice trails off when she sees the dog. A war rages across Myre's face between adoration and worry, but eventually adoration wins out and she rushes over to love on Nimbus.

"He brought a pet! Who's a good boy. You're a good boy, that's who!" She happily pets and scratches Nimbus behind the ears.

Then, suddenly, her face loses all mirth and she stares into Nimbus' eyes. "Nimbus, I need you to listen. This is very important." She produces Waddles and holds it out of reach where the dog can see it. "Do. Not. Eat. My. Pig. Waddles is not a chew toy." She trusts Xuce heard that too. Then, she smiles and continues scratching Nimbus' ears and neck.

Eventually she stands and checks her dress for dog hair. She prestidigitizes any off before heading back to help make breakfast.

***

Myre has no significant preparation to make and is ready to head out whenever.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 2:54:23 PM
Rhys helps load up Finger’s Cart with the food supplies he purchased the previous day, along with the tarp and the ropes they had used to lower him down one of the holes. Once finished he dons his chain shirt, collects his gear and personal pack, slips the scabbard sheathing the long curved elven sword over his back and is ready to leave. “We can make final arrangements with the orphanage to look after the place on the way out of town. Isen is at least two weeks travel but we probably don’t need to go that far if I’ve understood the maps Paige has. We can fill in Xuce on the way with all the details.”. If Fingers needs assistance hooking up the horses, Rhys will assist him.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=15 ;
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 5:19:15 PM
Paige will take a seat at the table and partake of whatever food Myre has prepared as she spreads out her maps and explains the party’s mission to Xuce.

”We have a contact in the ‘Office of Administrative Affairs’ of the ‘Black Cathedral’ who is worried about goings on in some caves beyond the City, out towards Izen” she jabs at some vague markings on one of the maps. ”we are tasked with retrieving a scroll for the ‘Black Cathedral’ and the ‘Mappers Guild’ and ‘Miners Guild’ are prepared to pay for any ‘new’ information we can add to existing maps and geographical surveys.” Paige takes a deep breath before continuing, ”there are reports of ‘blue lights’ in the caves thereabouts, and the scroll may be ‘guarded’. Once we leave the City we may encounter monsters and other wild things…” Fixing her gaze on the halfling, she lets her voice trail off as she judges his reaction to what she has shared of the party’s mission. (Perception = 15)



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, Touch: 17, Flat: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 5:26:36 PM
“Thanks Kwarsk, and yes, his name is Nimbus. Though he’s not much of a fighter he’s more of a lover.” As Xuce begins to take in the room “No I follow the teachings of Kevintar.”

Xuce laughs at Fingers “Thanks big fella and your right he does eat quite a lot.”

Xuce grabs a plate and after a few bites, “Thanks, Myre. This is quite good.” As Xuce is being shown around a little he picks up his backpack and finds Nimbus laying in the sun. “Alright Nimbus looks like we will be leaving soon.” Nimbus raises his head and licks Xuces head leaving it soaked. "Yeah we can unpack when we get back." If anyone needs any help getting ready Xuce is happy to help.


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 7:14:02 PM
(OOC I thought I had Kwarsk do this earlier, but must have gotten sidetracked somewhen...)

Kwarsk will excuse himself for a quick stop to the general store to obtain 250' of hemp rope (1gp per 50' of hemp rope, total 5gp, 50 pounds), two grappling hooks (1gp each, total 2gp, 8 pounds), and 10 pitons (1sp each, total 1gp, 5 pounds)(total shopping trip, 63 pounds).

(OOC I presume I don't need to go to the Catacombs for a Core Rulebook purchase of non-magical gear; Kwarsk can carry all of this and his standard gear at heavy encumbrance and still move 20' base because he's a Dwarf :-)

Kwarsk returns laden, but not slowed, with rope, hooks, and pitons, and walks over to Fingers and says, " Fingers my friend, I suspect we're taking your wagon on this trip, yes? Where's a good spot to load this climbing gear onto the wagon?"

(OOC Presuming Fingers points out a spot, Kwarsk will offload the gear there. If not, then Kwarsk will store most of the gear at the Patch, but bring along the pitons, 1 hook, and 100' of rope (29 pounds total) on his back, in addition to his standard load, and still be within heavy encumbrance for travel, and therefore still able to move at his standard speed.)

When Kwarsk

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 11:29:47 PM
Nintos puts away the undiscovered spell book Maybe later and gathers his belongings. With a whistle Merletta swoops down on his shoulder and he joins his companions preparing to set off

[OOC]Sorry about the late/short post. Don’t have my computer tonight and things ran late with rehearsals.[OOC]

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday September 13th, 2022 11:50:10 PM
Reiterating: Fingers secures the alchemy lab, makes a spare key to the Patch, delivers it to our orphan security team, loads his stuff on the wagon.

I don't see the rules for the weight capacity of the wagon, but I'm guessing that some of us will have to walk along side. We'll take turns.


Preparations DMBrianZ 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 7:46:33 AM
The team continues preparations, and Kwarsk makes a supply run. During the day a few of the orphans stop by. They take some interest in helping the packing. Before they leave, they mention that some of them met an interesting character and asked him to stop by.

OOC- no need for the catacombs for that type of shopping it can be handled in game. Also, it was intended with the previous module for the team to end up with a portable alchemy lab. You may consider it part of the current supplies at the Patch, and use it as needed.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 2:02:19 PM
Paige frowns at the idea of an ‘interesting character’ just dropping by, when the party is anxious to hit the road.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 3:19:31 PM
Myre realizes how little she knows about preparing for an extended excursion. She also has little equipment to get ready herself. She's not able to carry much, but she'll do what she can to help.

***

Do we need to get this exacting about weight & how many donkeys we need, or can we just say "keep it reasonable" and hand-wave it? Never mind all that if this aspect of roleplay is enjoyable to ya'll. If that's the case, have at it.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 4:11:37 PM
After taking a good deal more time than he had thought (interesting directions the kids gave!) Zarsellet knocks on what he hopes is the right door. Opening the door you see a gnome, dressed in standard traveling clothing. His skin is light brown but he seems to have either dyed his hair bright orange, or maybe that color is natural? (Hard to tell)

"I hope I'm at the right place. I asked around and some kids said that you were about to be leaving with an.... Well, they didn't seem to know exactly why but told me I might be useful to your group? I'm a Bard, but I promise not to write songs to insult any of you."

[ooc]How do I create the links in the header?[/ooc]



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 4:22:06 PM
[OOC] Brian pointed me to the part of the Wiki with this explained.


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 8:00:48 PM
Rhys looks up from the maps he has been studying to see a diminutive person with flaming orange hair at the front door. ”Hello there. Perhaps you should come inside and properly introduce yourself.”

Rhys holds the door open and ushers the visitor inside. He leads the gnome down the hallway to the planning room where the others are gathered in preparation for the upcoming mission. “Everyone, this is… er this is… well I don’t really know who it is, but I’m sure we’ll find out shortly.”

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 8:00:48 PM
Rhys looks up from the maps he has been studying to see a diminutive person with flaming orange hair at the front door. ”Hello there. Perhaps you should come inside and properly introduce yourself.”

Rhys holds the door open and ushers the visitor inside. He leads the gnome down the hallway to the planning room where the others are gathered in preparation for the upcoming mission. “Everyone, this is… er this is… well I don’t really know who it is, but I’m sure we’ll find out shortly.”

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 8:22:41 PM
Xuce can be seen by the wagon with Nimbus, waiting for everyone to finish getting ready. He sees a gnome knock on the door then Rhys takes him inside. I wonder if he magically colors his hair. Xuce turns to one of the kids nearby “Is that the interesting character you mentioned?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 9:29:55 PM
Kwarsk says, " Well, Fingers, looks like there's room for the 250' of rope, hooks, and the pitons. I don't know how to drive wagon mules, so I'll walk alongside on guard duty.

Have we loaded the wagon with extra rations for the trip?"

If not, since we no longer have a druid, ranger, or probably anyone at all with the Survival skill, Kwarsk will nudge the group to pit stop on the way out for everyone to have a couple weeks' rations or more in the cart.

(OOC - Kwarsk, having seen Fingers put his stuff in the wagon, finds a corner of the wagon to hold the ropes and climbing equipment in full; Kwarsk is just fine walking alongside the wagon forever, Dwarven endurance :-)

OOC - Is anyone in the current group of 8 skilled (at least 1 rank) in Survival?)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:04:21 PM
Hearing the invite from an elf within the room Zarsellet strolls in, a charming smile on his face. "You are so right good sir. I've been chatting with the humans my size for too much today. They don't much want to hear my name. I'm not sure they could remember it. I am Zarsellet Fahring. You might have heard some of my music if you happened by some of the ale houses over in the Hindquarter. I've got a small following there. Not that many of the other musicians there appreciate my songs, until they steal them!"

He glances at the papers in front of Rhys but quickly loses interest when he sees that it is a map. "So what sort of expedition are you mounting? It looks like you've gathered a good number of people. And are we leaving soon? I've only rations for myself for two days. If I need more then I'll need time to run and purchase more."

OOC: No Survival here.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+4=16 ;
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:06:21 PM
An eight-foot minotaur in leather armor notices the gnome. A bard, eh? Well, sir, we're in a hurry so we'll be honest with you.

We're about to leave on an important mission, and we've already made enemies in this town. As Xuce will tell you, we're willing to take on new members on a moment's notice, but he's a member of the WLA, which is good enough for us.

So I'm hoping that, first of all, there's someone that can vouch for you. If not, we'll all just sit here for a moment while our cleric Paige casts that spell of hers and asks you some questions. That will tell her if you can be trusted or not.

This is a Bluff of the "Secret Message" variety. The secret message is "If Paige doesn't have a spell like that, she'll pretend she does, while the rest of us do Sense Motive checks on this guy."

Bluff: 16

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22  d20+8=23 ;
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 10:33:58 PM
Zarsellet looks up.... and up some more, but keeps his smile on his face. It didn't seem to him that the minotaur was trying to scare him off. "I certainly understand good sir. And where would I find your cleric Paige? I've never had a truth spell cast on me but I've always wondered how they work. Do you mind if I try and tell a lie once or twice? Of course I'll correct it with the truth once I've tried. Just for the experience of trying it you know! Oh, ask me how tall I am and I'll say taller than that soon to be my friend minotaur over there! An obvious lie so I won't even have to correct it! But just so I know who my next good friend will be, what is your name?"

"And for future reference, how would I join the WLA? I haven't had any reason to do so before. But it sounds like it might be useful to do so."

OOC: Sense Motive 23. I'll play along though.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday September 14th, 2022 11:57:34 PM
Seeing the gnome come into the room, Nintos smiles as Zarsellet introduces himself and says that he is a gnome. “Well net Zarsellet! I am Nibtos. Where you say you sing, my wife and I loved to dance to a country tune, cats whiskers. I know it has a few different names depending on where you’re from. It kind of goes.” and Nintos poorly humms a short bit of a song. If you knew the tune it was only by title alone.

When he mentions WLA Nintos shakes his head. “Seems like I should have joined the WLA.”

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 7:17:47 AM
Rhys has already loaded a two week supply of food stuffs purchased after leaving the Black Cathedral. Should be more than enough for everyone. Also Rhys is skilled in Survival.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22  d20+8=10 ; d20+8=18 ;
Thursday September 15th, 2022 10:28:31 AM
"Indeed, Well met Nintos." OOC: Knowledge-Local for song "Cats Whiskers": 9 Should have been +7, not +8. Possibly by another name?

He listens to the tune but sadly shakes his head. "I'm not familiar with that one. But the title, Cats Whiskers.... I know a tune, used occasionally for dancing. It was more like this." He casts a cantrip to summon a lyre to his hands and plays a quick opening, then launches into a short song.

OOC: Perform 18 for a verse of Cats Whiskers, a fast dance tune dedicated to a cat that was loved by its mistress. The lyrics indicate possibly loved too well....

Wrapping up the tune he tosses the lyre into the air where it disappears and grins again. "Was it anything like that? That's the only one I know by a name like that."

Preparations DM BrianZ 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 12:31:52 PM
The team meets with another new member. There is some concern that he is not a member of the WLA, but Paige will prepare some questions and make sure he checks out. Preparations are almost complete, and the team is nearly ready to go!

OOC- and welcome aboard to another new player!

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 2:14:53 PM
"You missed breakfast! I even set a place for you!"

It's not a great first impression, but too late to care about that now.

Myre shakes her head, telling her mind to be quiet for a moment so she can impress the bard. "By which I mean, hi! I'm Myre (ooc: MY-ree, not mire). That's two new folks in one morning! Three if you count Nimbus. Myre kneels down to give the dog more attention. "Which I do because he's such a good boy! Yes he is! He is a good boy!" She casts a quick prestidigitation to clean off the dog hair as she stands back up.

"Anyway, I am glad to have you, Zarsellet! Dad always said nothing we did mattered if there weren't stories told about it. Says, not said. He's not dead. My dad's alive. She nods once emphatically. "Oh, this is Waddles." She motions to the small rubber pig that's appeared nestled in her left elbow. She squeezes him, causing a squeak to burst out of him. "He says hello too."

She looks around. "I think we're about to leave, soon as the boys get the cart and donkey thing squared away. There's one last untaken bedroom if you want to unload anything before we go. Did anyone tell you what you're getting into?" A thought occurs to her. "HEY! Bards know stuff. Hear any rumors about a cave north of here that's got a blue glow in it?" She waits hopefully for an answer.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22  d20+7=15 ;
Thursday September 15th, 2022 4:09:22 PM
OOC: Knowledge-Local: 15. Probably don't know about the cave with the blue glow....

Zarsellet starts like he's going to reply, but then waits until the lovely lady finishes. His smile only stretches wider as she proves capable of possibly matching him in a conversation. "Sorry, no, I haven't heard anything about a cave with a blue glow.... You set a place for me for breakfast? How kind, and I'm so sorry that I missed it. I got some mixed directions from the kids. I'm sure it was just a mistake though. They like chatting with an adult that is still their size! And Nimbus," He doesn't have to reach down to pet the dog.... "does look like a good dog. Who does he report to? You say he's new so I assume that he isn't yours?"

Seeing the small rubber pig gives him pause, but he had seen stranger. And when Myre states that Waddles was speaking he just plays along. "Well Hello to you too Waddles. Or is it Mister Waddles? I know that I should always be polite. But there are so many customs one has to figure out at times.... I swear that some of the bureaucrats just make things up so people have extra reasons to declare insult! Not enough for us just to be nice anymore."

He turns back to Myre, "On that subject, the stories.... I do like to record the adventures of the people I travel with. But, not everybody wants to be immortalized by name. So.... I usually ask before I release anything that I write. Who is the leader of this group? Or is the leadership by committee? Once I have the details down I'll just need to know if I should change anyone's name? Or if someone should review the writing for accuracy? I sometimes... Well, more like almost always embellish just a bit to make the reading more interesting! Anyway, the minotaur there.... I told him that he's to be my next best friend. Or maybe I only said next friend? Anyway, he mentioned that you have made some enemies? So I certainly don't want to add to that by giving your enemies information about you!"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 4:36:02 PM
”Paige Potter” the red headed half elf says by way of introduction after Zarsellet says his piece. With a serious look at the gnome, the cleric continues ”well, that trick with the lyre and your improvisation of a witty ditty vouches for your trade. However, I suppose it will be your actions in the coming days that will confirm your character.” With a wink for the gnome, Paige speaks to the Minotaur ”…might be a little ‘chaotic’, but at heart, I believe him to be ‘good’. I have no concern over him accompanying us on this journey, Muuru.”

Paige finishes packing her healer’s kit, and fastens it about her waist. She lifts a full traveller’s pack and thinks it down on the table. ”Ready when you are! she says, addressing the party in general.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 6:25:52 PM
The Dwarf turns to Zarsellet and says, " Pleasure to meet you Zarsellet. I am Kwarsk. From Paige's stance, I think we're just about ready to get on the road, now that Rhys has informed us the group has two weeks of food on the wagon. Hmm... you know, Rhys is pretty fast with a blade, perhaps he can hunt some game on the road, too? Well then, (speaking to all) let's get moving - the cave will be there forever, but the blue light, who knows?"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 8:09:47 PM
"Thank you Kwarsk. Sounds like it's time to go then. I've only two days of food for myself. Is the two weeks of rations on the wagon enough for everyone? I've no experience hunting so I won't be much help hunting on the trail."

"And Paige? The Minotaur said that you would be casting a truth spell on me to verify my character. I can confirm that most that know me consider me.... quite a character. But, while I will exaggerate a tale for entertainment, I won't lie when it matters. I'm here to help. I told him that he would be my next good friend and I asked his name. But he's been busy and I've been talking to everyone else. What is his name? I can't keep calling my very tall good friend 'The Minotaur!' You said Muuru. Would that be it?"

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 8:18:39 PM
Xuce walks over to Zarsellet “Hello my name is Xuce, nice to meet you Zarsellet, and it looks like Nimbus is already making new friends. looking at a Nimbus getting attention from Myre. “I just arrived this morning and it looks like we are getting ready to head out on a quest.”

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 9:56:54 PM
Rhys listens to the banter back and forth, trying to judge the character of each of the newcomers as they introduce themselves. The dog looks big enough to do some damage he thinks to himself, not sure about the monk and the bard but time will certainly tell, one way or the other.. The elf spends the time sharpening the long curved elven blade that has become his trademark. Long steady strokes with his whetstone angled against the blade make a steady schhhk, schhhk, sound as he works.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday September 15th, 2022 11:40:43 PM
Yes, my friend, my name is Muuru. The way he pronounces it, it sounds a little like a bull snorting. To avoid offending my ears, my friends call me "Fingers" because I'm good with traps and locks. Sorry if I seemed harsh, but I get a little protective about this bunch.

Now, who mentioned breakfast?

Preparations DM BrianZ 
Friday September 16th, 2022 9:49:05 AM
The team shares a good natured meal. Introductions are well underway, and the light mood reduces any anxiety over the coming trip.

Preparations are complete, and after breakfast is complete, it will be time to hit the road. Adventure awaits!

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday September 16th, 2022 11:52:25 AM
"Wait, didn't we already eat breakfast? The continuity field must be breaking down(*1)! Oh well, second breakfast or first, let's eat!"

Myre spends some time her new friends. That's what they are, of course: friends. It's a conscious decision Myre's made regarding new adventuring partners: they're friends. Especially Nimbus because he's a good boy. She smiles at him as he eats the bacon she "dropped". Whoops!

She looks sideways as this new bard sings to Waddles. "Just Waddles. Don't give him a big head. He's already taking up enough space in there as it is." She doesn't smile as she says this, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a joke. Doesn't mean it was a joke either though. "...and by all means sing my praises!" She winks, indicating that this was, indeed, a joke. It was also consent to use her name in song.

"We don't have an official leader, but myself and I think a couple others have adopted a philosophy of asking ourselves what Paige would do in a difficult situation, then acting accordingly. I'm not comfortable with the idea of there being a 'leader' in this group. We're adventurers, not a mercenary outfit.

"I don't think it's fair to say we have enemies. We probably do, but we just know about someone or something named 'The Beholder' that was supposed to be in charge of this poisoners guild we ruined. This used to be their hideout! Don't worry, we got all the poisons and most of the bugs out. Don't really ever get all the bugs out, do you? Tenacious little things..." She warily moves her eggs around with her fork before she resumes eating and lets someone else talk.

*1: Sorry. I'll patch the 4th wall after breakfast.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday September 16th, 2022 12:24:50 PM
Having missed the first breakfast Zarsellet digs into the 'second' with gusto. He obviously had spent time on the road and knew that the next meal could be a long time ahead. "What would Paige do? Hmm. Well, I'll have to get to know Paige then so I can ask myself that one. In the past when I wasn't easily sure of an ethical question I usually just thought about how I'd feel if someone were telling my parents that I did whatever I was thinking about. Lately I think more about how the kids I chat with my think of me. If I can't be proud of my actions then I'm doing something wrong. It doesn't always lead to an easy choice. But it does seem to point me to the right one."

Thinking about Myre's comments about bugs he glances around, apparently a bit nervous. "Bugs...."

OOC: Don't hit the road too hard. The wagon can't roll as easily on a broken road....

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday September 16th, 2022 4:58:58 PM
[Earlier]
Enjoying Zarsellet’s song in the lyre Nintos speaks up; “No, that isn’t it. But it is rather enjoyable. I will say that travel will go by quicker with some entertainment.” Not having traveled far in his life, the few opportunities drug on as he rode on the back of a cart.

[Now]
Nintos gathers his belongings which doesn’t seem like much when he looks at it all…

Bugs… draws his attention; “Oh don’t worry Zarsellet, we made rather quick work of the bugs.” When the cart arrives Nintos puts his pack in the back; “I can walk for a little bit if we need to take turns.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday September 16th, 2022 8:11:14 PM
As the group readies to head out, Paige looks past the newcomers and winks at Rhys before returning to fix her green eyes on first Xuce then Zarsellet and asking them both: “so, what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever killed?”[/b]

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Friday September 16th, 2022 8:57:13 PM
Xuce looks Paige right in the eyes "You want to know the scariest thing I have ever killed?" looks over at Zarsellet then back at Paige then continues in a soft low voice "The scariest thing I ever killed was a zombie... its dark sunken eyes void of life, and the unholy sound it made as it came at me..." Xuce takes a long deep breath as he regains his composure.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday September 16th, 2022 11:10:05 PM
Kwarsk smirks, and gets perhaps a bit pedantic... "Xuce, a zombie is indeed scary, but since it's already dead you couldn't kill it..." and Kwarsk finishes with a wry smile on his wide Dwarven face.

"All right everyone, the... special... blue light and cave await us. You know, my cousin Kmart often spoke of blue lights being special, but I never understood why..."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday September 16th, 2022 11:36:41 PM
Kmart was your cousin? Isn't he the one that ran that store?

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Saturday September 17th, 2022 9:52:50 AM
Rhys rolls his eyes when Paige asks her question of Xuce. ”The scariest think I have ever faced was Paige in the training yard back at Magpie Crossing. The near deafening noise of her armour as she rushed at me sounded like an army of pots and pans joining the battle. I almost fainted on the spot!. The tall elf gives Paige a playful nudge as he sweeps out the door to deal with the last bit of gear to be loaded on the cart. In this case a small barrel of water which he ties into one corner of the wagon’s bed.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Saturday September 17th, 2022 12:11:50 PM
Hearing Nintos' comments about the bugs Zarsellet realizes that his reaction had been a little too much. Then Paige's question sets him to thinking. "Well, I think I can answer both at the same time. A few weeks back I worked with a group of.... treasure seekers. They weren't very careful in how they handled things and their rogue was crushed by a trap that he missed. Sadly I was next on the list since none of them were any good at searching out dangers. Turned out that I wasn't much better though as I missed a trigger that released a swarm of beetles. They were all over me, crawling into my armor and.... Well, I barely made it our of there alive and two others of our group were eaten alive by those bugs. We went back after we had healed up and all we found were bones and the equipment that the bugs couldn't eat. I carry flasks of acid and alchemist's fire now in case I run into another swarm of nasties!"

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Sunday September 18th, 2022 8:59:56 AM
OOC: I think we need to reset the marching orders and night watch.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday September 19th, 2022 10:48:28 AM
Tuning in to the conversation between Xuce and Kwarsk; “Zombies and all of their ilk are scary indeed. Mostly because of the bastardization of living beings. Nira was kind to explain a little bit about the necromancer’s spellbook, but necromancy is an evil magic. We should rightfully seek to rid all of the Wold of the undead blight.”

K-Mart… Nintos things to himself; “I haven’t heard of this store. Is it in Plateau City? On Elennian Peninsula?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday September 19th, 2022 10:39:45 PM
When the discussion of marching, resting, and traveling order comes up:

When we're traveling through hazardous territory, we'll need a marching order: I suppose the tough guys should walk ahead of, and behind, the wagon.

But when we're on the nice, safe roads, it's more a matter of how many of us can fit in the wagon at one time. So I made up a list. Muuru hands out a sheet of paper to pass around.

Refer to today's e-mail, "Movin' Right Along..."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday September 19th, 2022 10:45:47 PM
The cleric slings her pack over one shoulder, then fits her other arm through one of the straps. She adjusts the weight so it is evenly distributed, then cinches both straps so the fit is snug. She makes sure her Morningstar is easily accessible, and then with a rattle and clank ( hopefully muffled by her long travelling cloak) she takes up position in the middle of the group.

DM Sanity info:

Orisons: 0/4 used (Create water, GuidNce, Light, Purity Food&Drinl
Level 1 spells: 0/3 used (Bless, Endure elements Magic Weapon
Domain spells: 0/1 Sanctuary

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday September 19th, 2022 10:55:00 PM
Presuming Fingers starts the cart off, since it was his idea, and a great one at that (!), Kwarsk will walk parallel to Fingers, and nod at Rhys, apparently suggesting Rhys take the flank opposite Kwarsk.

Kwarsk looks around to ensure both the cart and the party are moving before he walks too far.

"All Aboard!" DM Jerry 
Monday September 19th, 2022 11:13:25 PM
As the group finished up their 1st and possibly their 2nd breakfast, the time comes to leave for Izen. The two new members are fitting right in with our heroes and the morale seems to be high.

Paige asks the newcomers her "usual" question and receives honest answers. The ritual is complete.

The wagon is loaded and we will see dear readers what pulls that wagon as they depart. The door is locked. And with a last look at "home," our brave heroes head out of town for the first time as a group to seek adventure in Izen.

The group heads south through Nightmare Quarter, following Ripper's Lane all the way to Castle Gate passing below the portcullis into the courtyard where a line has formed to descend the "raft." A guard with an actual clipboard asks, "How many are in your group? Just one wagon? Can you all manage to fit on or in your wagon for the descent? We're trying to get all of this lot down on one raft this morning."

He waits for his answer and marks down one wagon and counts heads. "8 people and several critters. Do you wish to record your destination?" He nods his thanks for the information and moves on down the line.

An older lady is in line behind ya. She is a cart with a pony and has two twin grandchildren about age 10 with her. One teenage boy looks tough and obviously feels responsible for everyone. One of the grandchildren pulls grandma's sleeve and says, "Mom, they have to be adventurers! So cool!" She pulls out a doll of "King Claudia" and begins hugging it. Their brother says, "Sophie, don't talk to strangers."

You watch the 6' thick rope rise and wind around 4 spindles, being moved by magic. Every now and then, one of the spindles groans a bit. A platform extends over the edge of the cliff, which has a hole in it sized for the 30'x30' raft.

Finally, you see the raft and it settles in place. Four guards are also on the raft one at each corner. The raft is more like a "cage" with 6' cage "walls" to keep folks from falling out. The side facing you raises and people, wagons, etc. begin disembarking. Workers go on after that and pull off all the crates, boxes, etc.

The head guard looks the party over and tells the guards. "Save a spot by the door for these adventurers here. I want them by the door for the usual reasons."

He approaches the party and says, "If anyone becomes frightened or looks like they are fainting from the height and the buffeting of the wind, please follow the guard instructions and help them out as you can please." He assumes the party is willing as he doesn't wait for an answer."

"All aboard. Please load in the order of where we've place you in the line and go where the guards tell you so that the raft is well balanced. Please keep your hands inside the cage. Find a place to sit that is solid and enjoy your trip down the cliff. If you wish to be strapped in, we will help you do that. As you can see, those arriving are safe and sound folks. You will land in White Hawk on the 2nd Plateau in a few hours. Safe Journey!"

Those in line in front of the party begin to load with the help of the workers and the 4 guards. When you get to the front of the line, one guard says, "Please move here to the side so we can load you last please."



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday September 19th, 2022 11:58:34 PM
Rhys follows the directions of the guards and readies himself to assist any of the other passengers on the raft. He eyes the rope dubiously but is determined not to show an outward apprehension.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:14:51 AM
Zarsellet wonders at the guard's mention of 'the usual reason' but decides that he doesn't want to ask. Hopefully it is because adventurers could be trusted to not panic as easily as other civilians? He looks the wagon over checking that none of the packages loaded have come loose during the trip so far. He also looks for places where he can hang on better if the trip gets rough.

Once he is as comfortable as he can get, everyone is in the lift and it looks like things are about to start he calls out to the others around him, "Maybe we should sing a traveling song for the descent. Just a little round to focus everyone on so the trip will go faster! I'll start and sing the first line. Anyone that knows the song can sing with me. The rest listen and when I signal you repeat what I sang. I, and those that know it will sing the second line to end the verse so listen. The second group repeats the second line while we start the next verse. It's a simple song, just like this...."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream" OOC: Points to anyone not singing, then starts the next line.
"Merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream"
"If you see a crocodile, don’t forget to scream."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently to the shore"
"If you see a lion, don’t forget to roar."

"Row, row, row your boat, all across the puddle"
"If you see your mummy there, give her a big cuddle."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the river"
"If you see a polar bear, don’t forget to shiver."

"Row, row, row your boat, across the reservoir"
"If you see a pirate, stop and say ooo-arrr."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the creek"
"If you see a little mouse, Don’t forget to squeak."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently to the beach"
"If you see a dinosaur, don’t forget to screech."

"Row, row, row your boat, gently up the brook"
"If you catch a little fish, let it off the hook"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:22:57 AM
Myre casts a subtle prestidigitation spell while waiting, using it to move the arms on the girl's doll to hug her back and wave. She, more than most, understands the importance of bonding with childhood toys.

"So, why do you think we're on last? Maybe they want to get rid of us first. Maybe they think we'll be robbed because adventurers carry magic and treasure. Maybe they think we'll rob everyone else because...you know...rogues." She pats Fingers on his knee and smiles up at him. "No offense, big guy. Oh! Maybe it's in case people panic and rush the exit!"

Anyway, Myre's happy to stand aside and board last. "That just means we get to exit first! No waiting around for us! Just a quick hours long trip in a rickety cage, then off to begin Operation Blue Cave Blues. That's what we're calling it, by the way. It's catchy, right?"

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 6:20:48 AM
Xuce readies to help out with the passengers and joins Zarsellet in singing and looks at the kids with a big smile.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 11:52:11 AM
[OOC]I have gone through the loot sheet and cleared off everything that was claimed. The only item that wasn’t sold was the MW Quarterstaff, which I sold off and added that to the party fund line item on the loot sheet.[OOC]

Seeing the thick rope wind around the spindles, Nintos mutters an arcane phrase; “Evnek wer arcanik irsa” as he cast Detect Magic and studies the magic on their decent.

Nintos gets a good chuckle at the song and joins in. Once the tune is over he puts a hand on the gnomes shoulder; “My boy Alexander loved to sing that tune when we were fishing. He is much more of an outdoor adventuring type compared to me. He is now off on his own pilgrimage to become a cleric of Serenbeth, I pray that Serenbeth will allow us to reconnect one day.”

Nintos holds on tight as the lift groans with each passing foot.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:24:41 PM
Myre's eyes go wide and dart towards Nintos. "Wait, really? A cleric of Serenbeth? That's...huh! It's a small wold after all. My mom was..." She trails off, clears her throat and continues (albeit less enthusiastically). "My mom was a follower of hers as well. She'd be glad to hear that Serenbeth's faith is still growing." She strokes Waddles' head as she absently watches the rest of their fellow cage riders board.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=16 ;
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 12:43:18 PM
When the head guard conscripts the party to help with the faint of heart making the trip down from the city, Paige’s eyes boggle. She’s not so sure she won’t be one of those likely to become ill or frightened if the decent is particularly rough. Whilst waiting for permission to board, the cleric pulls a gnarled piece of root from her medicine pouch and breaks off a piece. Biting down on the pale beige lump produces a sensation of warmth, and a spicy aroma of ginger. ”Settles the stomach she says in response to any curious looks.

Once given permission to board, the half elf will do as told, muttering ”Domi, give me courage… and studying the other passengers for signs of nervousness (Perception = 16)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 7:24:37 PM
Kwarsk stands at attention as the raft guard is giving direction, and, treating him as a guard sergeant, promptly begins preparing for and then helping with the passengers according to the guard's direction, all stoic, strong, and silent while doing so.

An Unsettling Sense of Floating [DM Jerry] 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 10:32:41 PM
As Rhys eyes the rope and finds them looking very strong and well cared for, he notes a short gnome dressed in a very traditional mage's robe, blatantly advertising (so to speak) his chosen class. He nods at the head guard and clamors aboard and begins touching each of the four ropes and nodding with satisfaction as each one glows for a second. Then he finds a red dot smack in the middle of the platform and checks it as well. It also glows for a second. The gnome then clamors off again and says, "I've got 30 min to make it to the western lift. It's due for inspection today as well, Zarney. Have a great day. I have to catch the river barge. I think that will be the fastest way over there today."

Several of the passengers sing or hum along with Zarsellet's singing of the old song and the nervousness of some decrease. He notices that many smile at the nervousness of others revealing themselves as "regulars" on the lift.

As Myre causes the girl's doll to animate, the girl drops the doll in surprise and immediately turns towards Myre in total recognition of where the spell came from. Exceedingly strange. She opens her mouth to say something to Myre, pauses, and turns back around and picks up her doll. After a moment of calming herself, she turns to Myre and says, "I know it's just a doll, maam." The brother says, "Now you done it." The grandmother turns around, a worried look on her face. "Come sit by me please, Sophie," and puts her arm around the girl protectively.

The head guard thanks Xuce for helping the others load. "I appreciate that adventurer. Good journey to you and may you have the luck of Wardd during your travels."

Nintos uses the pause in activity to announce the final "processing" of the loot from the last adventure. Sophie brother perks up and glances at him with momentary interest.

Myre finds something in common with Nintos as they bond over the worship of Serenbeth.

Paige fights down her nervousness concerning descending the lift and says a quick prayer to Domi for courage. She notices quickly those who are confident and used to this trip and those who are not. A middle aged female Minotaur sitting in the corner with her rather large horse looks nervous and doesn't seem to want to "look down."

Kwarsk aids other to get on board, and it seems to him that his efforts may have increased the confidence that the head guard in placing the party near the exit on the raft.

The guard shouts, "All prepare for disembarkment! Close the gate! Is all secure?"

The workers and other guards shout back in a prescribed order and the head guard nods in satisfaction.

"Good journey to you all! Lower the lift."

As the lift is freed from being locked down and begins to lower, there is a bit of swaying initially as the breeze catches the slack in the ropes. You drop down looking back up at Castle Gate looking farther and farther away. The cliff face is pocked with holes and you get a wash of moisture from the nearby Endless Falls to the west. Giant loops anchored into the cliff keep the "inner" two ropes anchored as the lift descends picking up speed.

An unsettling sense of "floating" hits you from time to time as the wind catches the heavy lift and wagons creak and boxes pull against the ropes holding them in place.

The minotaur's horse looks very nervous and she tries to calm it, but seems to be failing in her own nervousness. The horse snorts its growing fear.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday September 20th, 2022 11:40:51 PM
Muuru catches Myre's mention of her mother. Judging from Myre's demeanor, she must have passed away only recently. Did we already know that? I need to start listening to my friends more. Up to now, I just didn't want to pry, but...

He notices the Minotaur lady and her nervous horse. Oh, Ma'am? he says in Minotaur. Would some apples keep your horse calm? I'm sure our trusty steeds (points to the donkeys) would be willing to share.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 10:34:09 AM
Hearing that her mom was a cleric of Serenbeth hung in his mind for a moment. “What was it like while she was a Cleric of Serenbeth? Alexander and I started praying to her during a time of tragedy, but I never really followed her ways. My son on the other hand did.” With a smile; “It brought him joy and purpose and I couldn’t be more proud.”

As we pass the cliff face and the Endless Falls, Merletta flies off Nintos’ shoulder and begins exploring as she drifts down alongside the lift. Nintos firms his grip on his walking staff as the decent continues.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 12:53:09 PM
As the lift starts to descend Zarsellet keeps a tight hand on the handhold that he had located before they started movement. Not that he was worried.... Concerned would be a better word. He hadn't traveled this way but was sure that it was safe. Phrases went through his mind about government workers, lowest bidders, etc., but he couldn't remember ever hearing about a lift accident.

Keeping in his mind that there are children present he continues with loud, happy songs that are 'G; rated. Not bar music but stuff that he used to entertain the kids on the streets as he strolled around his home quarter. As for the nervous horse.... he wasn't a druid! Should he mention that he could magically speak with an animal? Hmm..

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 4:40:20 PM
Myre's eyes go wide when her friends start asking about her late mother. "Good job, Myre. Now they think mom's dead."

"Oh! No no no, my mom's still alive and worshiping Serenbeth. I was about to say that she was one of the followers who helped bring her worship back to the Wold. I thought it would make it sound like I was bragging or something."

Then that whole thing with the girl happens and Myre tries very hard not to curl up and die on the spot. She manages to keep her composure and give the girl a confused look. "Wait, what? It's a game my dad and I used to play. He knew magic too. Why would you think I was trying to trick you into thinking your toy was real? Of course it's not real!" She looks down at the pig in her hands. "At least I hope not."

Myre climbs up on the wagon (or behind it if that's not possible), determined to stop herself from saying anything else that gets misconstrued. She pokes her head out one last time and calls out, "KNOWS. He knows magic too. He's not dead either. Ok, gonna go die now..."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+10=28 ; d20+8=18 ;
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 5:37:37 PM
Xuce looks around the lift checking on the other passengers (perception 28, Sense Motive 18) looking for anything that could be a problem or any suspicious. "Myre, don't worry these things happen."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=14 ;
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 6:08:59 PM
Paige takes a step towards the Minotaur woman, but Muuru must have picked up on the nervousness of her horse, and moves to offer assistance faster than she can. The half elf shrugs her shoulders, and moves away, trying to find a spot at the edge of the lift - but well within the protective cage. Leaning back from the edge, she lowers her gaze past the bars and tries to see to the ‘bottom’ where the raft might land. (Perception = 14)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 6:21:16 PM
Kwarsk looks around at first, then concern creeps across his face. So much easier when the mine lifts have walls all around you, something to jump and grab onto if the lift ropes break... Here... Kwarsk peeks over the edge for a moment, his face turning purple as the horror of being able to see thousands of feet down, not at all surrounded by comforting rock walls, and in the blink of an eye he turns the opposite direction, facing towards the center of the raft, and eventually after many deep breaths his face turns back to a normal color. Go to Plateau City, I said, see the surface world, I said, find well-paying work, I said... give me a mining tunnel you can't even turn around in - that's safety and comfort!!!

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday September 21st, 2022 6:41:47 PM
Rhys settles in for the ride down. When Merletta takes flight he watches as the raven expertly adjusts to the changing air currents and circles and soars. ”Now that would be something! he says loud enough to attract the attention of others. ”To be able to fly so free and with such little effort. See how it curls it’s wing to trap the updraft, and then the reverse to spill the air and drop to our level.”. Rhys cups his hands as the air rises against them, and then turns his hands to the side and let’s the air slip by, mimicking the actions of Merletta. He eyes the children as he goes through the motions, hoping his fascination will be contagious and give them something else to dwell on other than the lift and it’s erratic descent.

Where the Endless Falls Turn to Mist [DM Jerry] 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 12:00:18 AM
Myre quickly corrects her mates letting them know that her mom is still alive and following Serenbeth.

The minotaur lady smiles at Fingers and shakes her head up and down mouthing the word, "Please." The apple does indeed calm the animal.

Thinking that no one is noticing her, the girl mimic's Myre's motions and does get her doll to bob its head just a bit. She quickly hides hoping that no one saw. [If you feel you would have seen the girl try casting a spell like Myre, make a Spot Check of 14.]

Nintos talks about his son and his worship of Serenbeth.

Zarsellet holds on tight and keeps singing to try and ease anyone who is having troubles with the heights.

Paige finds a spot near the edge and spots a falling figure within the Endless Falls. A female, very short. She screams, but you can't tell if it is from fear, joy, or both. You are about the spot where the Endless Falls begins to turn to mist being too far of a fall for the water to remain solid and imposing. About this time, as the falling person reaches the place where the falls turns to mist, you hear a distant popping sound and she disappears. One of the corner guards, shakes his head and turns his gaze elsewhere as if this was something he's seen many times before.

Kwarsk fights the heights and wrestles his mind back under control.

Rhys watches a bird spinning and also then catches a glimpse of the falling female.

Finally, one of the guards points down and you can see the town of White Hawk below and slowly approaching. It appears the raft if headed towards another fort type building and will land within its courtyard.



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20=4 ;
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 10:30:05 AM
Paige spots the diminutive figure tumbling within the Falls, and cries out, pointing - just as it disappears with a ‘pop’. She notices she is not alone in spotting the apparition, and that it does not seem to disturb the raft guard. The cleric wracks her brain for some scrap of information or lore about the magical falls (Knowledge = 4) but not being of long residence in the City, she comes up with nothing.

Disturbed by the vision, she fixes her gaze on the courtyard where the raft is to land.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 10:48:31 AM
Zarsellet continues trying to lead any that are willing to sing along with G-rated songs. He doesn't look down but mostly keeps his focus on the faces of the singers. Occasionally he glances at the guards. They obviously have done this MANY times and almost seem bored? He wonders what it must be like to do something like this so much that you have no concerns about it anymore....

He knows that the raft will land, eventually!

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=7 ;
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 3:38:52 PM
Myre's eyes flit over to the girl now and then, but not at the right time (perception: 7). Xuce's words help soothe her a bit, and she calms down. "This is one of those things that I'll think is funny someday, right? How long does that take?" Her expression makes it clear the question is sincere, not a joke. "I'd like to start thinking it's funny by tonight." She realizes this isn't likely, of course. A frown betrays the thought.

Her head pops up when she hears Paige cry out. Myre stares out over the cart, but is too late to see the falling person. "What!? What did I miss? Was it a bird? Someone on a magic carpet? Carpets aren't very comfortable to sit on. They should make flying bedrolls or flying mattresses instead." She turns to look at Paige. "Was it a flying mattress?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=18 ;
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 5:34:20 PM
Hearing that Myre’s mother is one that helped bring back Serenbeth’s worship to the Wold, Nintos’ eyes go wide. “By the gods. Alexander surely would be impressed that I was in an adventuring party with…” Thinking to himself; “What did you say your mother’s name was? The odds are small but I would love to introduce him to her. I am sure he has studied her on his pilgrimage. Such a critical role in the temple of Serenbeth I am sure.”

[K-Local 18 (or any other appropriate knowledge would be the same)]
Looking down towards the town of White Hawk, Nintos tries to look for notable features of the town. Trying to remember anything about this White Hawk from his studies in the library.

“The fortification around these lifts are impressive. It would take quite the army to penetrate it and commandeer the town.” He says softly as he thinks on the town.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 5:43:12 PM
Kwarsk risks a peek at White Hawk, and momentarily transfixed by the engineering of the raft system and the approaching town, Kwarsk stares ahead with tunnel vision and forgets all about being able to see the possible horrific demise upon the watery surface of the Wold.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 6:00:57 PM
Rhys diverts his attention to the female plummeting down from the falls and is taken aback when she disappears. The elf has just recently arrived in Plateau City and much of what he sees is new to him. He wonders just what could drive a person to throw themselves off the falls, or perhaps it was just a careless accident. ”One more poor soul for Gargul to watch over.” he speaks to no one in particular.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 6:20:35 PM
Xuce sees the little girl make the doll move and nods then turns to Rhys. "We should be reaching the ground soon right?" Then reaches down and scratches Nimbus behind the ears.

Remain on the Road for Safety [DM Jerry] 
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 10:25:14 PM
Paige tries to understand what happened with the falling female on Endless Falls, but nothing significant comes to her.

Zarsellet keeps singing keeping spirits high.

Myre wonders at what Paige saw, but doesn't get any clues.

Nintos looks for notable landmarks in White Hawk. The primary temple is made of white stone. A statue of a White Hawk that must be 15' tall is in the town square in the center of town.

Kwarsk risks a peek at White Hawk. The place from above looks very clean. So strange that this is what he noticed.

Rhys commits the soul of the falling female to Gargul's care.

The lead guard answers Xuce's question, "We'll be down in about 10 min."

Sure enough, the lift lowers into the castle below and just as above, there's a line of folks waiting to board for the return trip. As the lift lands, the party is the first off and the workers in clean white and gold begin to help folks unload.

There are several shapely round spires around town. The temple of Alemi seems to be the prominent building with a government building down in a similar style across the plaza from the temple.

Several white birds with a noticeable "crest" behind the neck are perched on the statue of the White Hawk.

It is late morning and folks seem to be going about their business. There are several food stands where you can grab some lunch as you go if you wish.

The road heading southwest out of town with a sign giving two locations saying:

--To the Southern Saferoad--
--To South Dangdrum Lift Castle--

The girl and her grandmother also seem to be traveling in the same direction. Most of the others are headed east.

As you leave town, almost immediately, you see huge vineyard to your left. A sign says Serenbeth Vineyards. A little later you see another sign saying The Groves of Ellistraee and the area has rows of fruit trees as far as the eye can see. Farm houses in groups are arranged in clusters every few miles.

About an hour later, the SW road you are on ends butting up against another road going to your right and left. A sign says, "Safe Road." The small print on the sign says, "Remain on the road for safety."

Beyond the road a short distance is the edge of the cliff that descends to the 1st Plateau. The lift down to the 1st plateau is some distance to the West/Northwest at a castle named South Dangstrom.

It appears that you'll want to stop for the day in South Dangstrom after descending the lift to the 1st Plateau, if you can catch the final trip down.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 2:34:36 PM
“What did you say your mother’s name was?"

"I didn't." The reply is friendly, but Myre's eyes are darting around looking at the mob of people around her, people she was caged in with. She takes a moment to calm herself, then smiles up at Nintos. "That's a campfire question, not a middle of a crowd question." That seems to be all she has to say on the matter right now.

She is super glad to be out of that cage and that she can exit first. Her anxiety drains away as the crowd does.

She respectfully leaves the grandmother and her grandkids alone. She's scared enough children today already. She is definitely in higher spirits now that she can walk on solid ground with just her friends around. That is, until she sees there's another lift. She takes some deep, calming breaths. "Shouldn't be as crowded as the last one, right? It'll be fine!"

She picks up the pace a little, wanting very much to get it over with. "Come on, slowpokes! I'm not gonna spend all night dreading another lift voyage!"

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 5:04:55 PM
Rhys admires the large statue and domed roofs of White Hawk, and is even more taken by the endless rows of the vineyards and orchards they pass along the way. ”An elf could get fat foraging around here. I don’t suppose their are any roadside markets along the way?”. If the opportunity presents itself Rhys will purchase a basket of fruit along the way, pears if they are season.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 7:00:24 PM
The normally always hungry 18 year old cleric doesn’t have much of an appetite subsequent to learning there is another magical lift pending.

Paige seeks out Myre and asks ”you all right? “ then breathlessly addis ”did you see the person tumbling through the Falls? Just before reaching the misty part, she disappeared with a ‘pop’! One of the guards saw it too! But, he didn’t do a thing! Acted like it was a normal occurrence!” The half elf just shakes her head in bewilderment as she follows the cart along the road to the next lift.



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 7:37:59 PM
Another lift? Of course there was another, but Zarsellet hadn't really thought about it on the ride down. Could they get past this one before night fall?

He tried to sound happy.... "Right! Let's get the next lift ride done!" Hearing Paige mention something about a person tumbling in the falls he shakes his head. "Maybe on the way back someone can ask a guard about it? Maybe it's an illusion that somebody created. Doesn't sound like entertainment though. Too many people fear falling!"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=12 ; d20+8=27 ;
Friday September 23rd, 2022 9:04:30 PM
“Then I look forward to that campfire.” Nintos smiles as he mentally questions Myre’s guarded nature around her mother. Not today

“Humm, ‘Safe Road’ ?” Nintos looks around what lays beyond the safety of the road. Taking Merletta from his shoulder and letting her fly; “Take a look, be safe.”
[Nintos Perception 12 / Merletta Perception 27]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Moon of Wardd Rising [DM Jerry] 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 10:22:07 PM
Myre doesn't wish to talk about her mother in a group. Everyone respects her privacy and is willing to wait. She spurs the party on to greater speed and the wagon creaks a bit as they continue on the safe road.

Rhys likes the look of White Hawk and it is a well kept up city trimmed out in white. Rhys spots some fruit pickers and is able to obtain some free apricots and a couple of bottles of wine from a stand on the other side of the road.

Paige brings up the falling female on the Endless Falls to Myre and asks her about it.

Zarsellet hears the talk about the woman "falling through the falls" and remarks upon it.

At times, the Safe Road gets relatively close to the edge of the 2nd plateau cliff and you can look down onto the 1st plateau. It then suddenly hits some of our heroes that there are three stacked plateaus and they are on the 2nd one.

The day passes quickly, but tired muscles and weariness set in as they pass the turnoff for Tumblevoid and they see the "upper castle" for South Dangdrum in the distance. You hear a voice shout. "Get a move on folks. We're holding it for ya. You don't want to descend in the dark do ya?"

No town on the road as Tumblevoid is now off to your north (right). But the castle is still a welcome sight. The last boxes and crates are being loaded for the descent and for some reason, once again, you're on the inner side of the lift. This lift is not magical. It is physically being lowered by four sets of large horses as they move around in circles from the spindle gizmo they are attached to.

In the distance you see a storm approaching from the west and distant lightning as the light of day dims. Boy you can see a long way. In fact form the edge you can not only see the 1st plateau below, but look across it to see the last cliff to the west and a town perched on its edge.

As soon as you are aboard and "locked down," the guards come on board and see that all the animals are secured so that can't move around too much. As the lift begins to move, it lists a bit as the horses on one side seem to start a bit faster. You hear a "Woah Boy!" as things become level again. Looking up at the workers peering down at you, they all scream at that pivotal moment, break up laughing and start cleaning up for the day. You hear one in the distance, "That was a good one. Did you see the look on that adventurer's face?"

Sure enough, it becomes dark before you hit bottom and you can see the moon of Wardd rising over the top of the 3rd plateau, which you can see in the distance lit up by the moon. An amazing site. Soon; however, the dark clouds block the moon as the storm blows over the top. You get hit by some slicing rain, but the cliffs and circling wind keep most of it off of you. This lift seems to descend a bit faster, And you are landing within a couple of hours according to your "inner clocks."

The "castle below" is well lit as you land with lanterns, magical torches, etc. The town of South Dangstrom is a welcome site and there does seem to be more inns in this village than would normally be in a town of this size.

You may get a room in an "adventurer's suite" in the White Cliff Inn for 20gp or set up camp just outside of town. The suite has 3 rooms with a central area and multiple beds in each room. The kitchen delivers some food to your suite as they are cleaning up for the night and wish you a good sleep. The campground is clean and several groups are bedding down in the area with fires going and the smells of food.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 10:35:33 PM
Kwarsk contemplates, then speaks to his friends, " Perhaps we should get the adventurer's suite? After all that open-air travel, I think I'd like to have some solid walls around me for the night... and how about those lifts, eh? Imagine the engineering that must have gone into them!"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 10:40:35 PM
Myre listens to Paige's story about the jumper. "Do you think they 'popped' somewhere safe? Surely the guards and other citizens wouldn't all blow of a suicide, right? I'd have to rethink living in the city if they were!"

She doesn't enjoy the second trip down a cliff, but once the sun goes down and the stars come out, her spirits immediately lift. She finds a safe space to lie down on her back, preferably on the cart if it's feasible. She hums a happy tune to herself while she holds Waddles out at arm's length above her. She makes little 'vroom' sounds as she pretends he's flying around up there. It's weird, but she seems to enjoy herself very much. She's actually a little disappointed when they hit ground.

Looking between the soft beds and hot cooked meals versus an empty patch of dirt, she decides there's no question about which is better.

"So, we're camping, right? I can't be the only one tired of sleeping with a roof over my head!" She smiles expectantly, her face betraying her excitement at the prospect.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday September 23rd, 2022 11:36:28 PM
Zarsellet barely glances at the outdoor camp before moving along with Kwarsk. "We're likely to be camping plenty soon. An inn. Proper beds. And breakfast? Much better!"

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Saturday September 24th, 2022 9:30:15 AM
Rhys consumes one of the apricots as the lift descends and offers the others to his fellow adventurers. The wine he saves for later. On reaching the bottom, Rhys moves off with Kwarsk and Zarsellet towards the inn. ”I wouldn’t mind a warm meat pie to go along with this wine. There will be plenty of time for cold meals and cold bedrolls over the next few weeks I dare say.”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Saturday September 24th, 2022 1:34:38 PM
Zarsellet hears Rhys echoing his thoughts and groans. "Cold meals and cold bedrolls.... When does the life of an adventurer get better? Of all the stories and songs that I know, none of them mention cold meals and cold bedrolls! Maybe I'll have to add a line or two to the record of this quest?"

"Does anyone know how to cook? I think I'd burn water if I tried...."

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Saturday September 24th, 2022 3:19:47 PM
Nintos whistles for Merletta to return as they turn their attention back to the trail. Scratching the crook of her neck; “I am sure there is a need for such a sign…” even if we didn’t see any he trails off into his own thoughts.

Walking into the White Cliff Inn, Nintos takes in his surroundings and turns to the group; “I agree that we should get one last stay in a room and a homecooked meal before setting off into the wilderness. Who knows that those beds and meals will be like.”

Thinking to himself he begins to look through his backpack and looks towards the help; “Any chance I could get some spiced tea? Oh also, where is the closest place I could purchase trail rations? It seems I did not purchase any before setting out.”

Looking towards Myre; “I suppose the warm fire in a hearth is not the same as a campfire?” He says with a smile.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Saturday September 24th, 2022 7:33:40 PM
Xuce looks at the clouds as they start to cover the moon. I hope it doesn’t rain the entire time we are on the road. Looking at the group “Yes, I do say warming by a fire and getting out of what is sure to be a wet night does sound like a good idea.”

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Sunday September 25th, 2022 12:49:36 PM
Myre shows no signs of disappointment that she's out-voted. Her friends are right: they'll have plenty nights under the stars over the next few days. She smiles and accompanies her friends into the suite.

She looks out the window at the pouring rain, then up at the clouds covering the night sky. "Ok, good call on the suite." She frowns a bit as she continues looking at the clouds, then shakes it off and rejoins her friends.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Sunday September 25th, 2022 1:07:53 PM
Paige blanches when the guards operating the lift scream, then overhearing their laughter figures she’s ‘that adventurer’ and turns away to peep over the edge of the cage as the group makes their second descent of the day. She sniffs the rich scent of the apricot Rhys gives her but stows it for later.

****

As the party members weave their way through the town, she adds her voice to those voting for a hot meal and warm beds.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday September 25th, 2022 11:54:15 PM
OOC: Fingers came from the Taur Isles less than a year ago. He must have come up a set of lifts like these, right?

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday September 25th, 2022 11:54:20 PM
OOC: Fingers came from the Taur Isles less than a year ago. He must have come up a set of lifts like these, right?

Don't Look! [DM Jerry] 
Monday September 26th, 2022 12:07:34 PM
Our heroes spend the night in a nice warm suite in a nice warm bed with nice warm klah brought to the room with sweet rolls the next morning. Wanting to get an early start, they head out quickly.

The group heads west out of South Dangstrom and again, there's a road sign:

"Fast Road starts here."
"Watch your step."

You see just a glimmer of blue magic at a line that crosses the road. As you take your first step, the road increases speed. You can walk to go faster, or run for that matter. Or you can just stand. One can step off the road to the side to stop. The road in a standing position moves about 5 mph.

Faster than you think, you arrive at the edge of the 1st plateau and the town of Troicmoret. The lift castle looks similar to all the others. The lift is waiting. The person in charge, a gnome woman, kinda plump with a high soprano pitched voice says, "Ahh, we were wondering when the first ones would come. You are the first to arrive! We'll wait about 15 min until our usual scheduled departing time and then you'll be off! Welcome to Troicmoret. You'll be landing in Golpherand below in a couple of hours. Where ya headed, adventurerers? Well I assume you're adventurers by your various styles of clothing etc."

She seems to like to talk and talk somewhat fast.

"You shouldn't be able to see it from here, but in case you didn't know, to the northwest is Idol City and you know what that means!"

(I won't even have you make a check. You know this information.)

Everyone nods as you know about the Teucri statue on the face of the cliff you're descending just east of Idol City and that if you look at it, you "could" be turned to stone. "It's just possible to catch a glance of the statue if the wind blows you out a bit from the cliff and you lean out to look. So don't. We haven't had a statue on this lift for over 50 years and we really don't want to have to summon a mage to reverse the effects (that you'd have to pay for) this fine day."

No one else arrives so you are alone on the lift. They place the wagon in the center and stack some crates and packages near each corner to keep the load stable. Oxen are doing the lowering and lifting work. And you are off. It feels a bit weird to be the only ones on the lift. The storm has passed by during the night and the morning smells of fresh rain.

You arrive at the bottom, and experience a bit of dizziness from the "swaying" of this cliff raft when the swaying stops. It also feels a bit strange to "not" be on a plateau.

Our heroes travel northwest on the road to Idol City. About half way there, you find a guardpost and they issue an assortment of hats and helmets to the group that block the ability to accidentally glance towards the cliff wall and are given the same monotone instructions that everyone gets. You may choose the style of your "hat" from the many there.

"Of course, the guard finishes, we can't keep you from turning your head. So please just don't. Talk without looking at each other to the right or to the left. If you let your self look to the left, you'll probably look to the right without thinking. Safer to just look down the road. You'll arrive in Idol City in about an hour."

As you approach town, you see "statues" of people that have been turned to stone lining the edges of the road every 50' or so as a reminder to "not look."

When you arrive in Idol City, which is really a small town, you see huge walls of stone and wood on the east side of town that keeps one from accidentally looking at the cliff. You also see the "striders" who are very weird folk who are so paranoid from years of living here that they walk down the street sideways facing west, refusing to take a chance. Obviously they date from before the days when there was a wall there for safety.

Idol City also sits on the coast so it is a beautiful spot, marred only by this giant stone and wood wall to the east. The road west curves along the shore and you enjoy the sound of the surf hitting the rocks. Madvow is the next down which you hit by mid-afternoon and then you cross the first branch of East Peaseblossom River and head for Sheuvan, where you spend the night in a campground as the inn is full.

A fort is in Sheuvan protecting the western border of New Elenna from the denizens of Izen. You've arrived. :)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday September 26th, 2022 2:18:42 PM
Paige is curious about this ‘idol’ that turns folks to stone, but remembering her experience with the drow sleep poison, she decides not to test any theories! ”I wonder why no one has tried to rid the cliff side of this inconvenience, or hide it behind a magical veil? Maybe a quest for another day?” she suggests, as she accepts a bonnet that shields the sides and top of her face from view, and ties a jaunty bow under her right ear, and makes to follow the instructions of the guards.

***
…later at the Sheuvan campground…

[i]”Well, Rhys and Fingers have made sure we have provisions sufficient to last the trip, and a wagon to haul our kit about. Do you feel ready to strike out?”. Paige studies her map and the marks made there on at the suggestion of the folks from both the Map Makers Guild and the Miners Guild*. ”Is this enough to go on, or should we seek additional information here in [i]Sheuvan?”[/i]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday September 26th, 2022 2:26:21 PM
* per DM posts, it is alluded to that some direction was provided regarding the cave the party is seeking, however no specific names or geographical bearings have been given.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday September 26th, 2022 3:26:46 PM
Rhys wakes in the morning and sets about making sure that everything is secure in the wagon and ready for travel. His personal belongings are in order and he awaits the decision of the group on their departure. ”While I am no match for the skills of our now departed ranger, I am not unaccustomed to travel through the wilds. If you wish I will scout ahead for the best path and for any danger.”.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday September 26th, 2022 4:35:47 PM
Zarsellet feels tempted to sleep in.... but only in the way of someone excited about the coming day. The bed feels great and he is fully rested. He enjoys a large breakfast meal before joining the group.

As they get to the lift and get warned about Idol City and the Teucri statue he grins. Everybody "knew" about it, but what did they really know? It turned everybody that looked at it to stone? Sure! And there were probably any number of statues ahead to prove it! He did look forward to seeing the statues, but whether he fully believed the story or not.... he wouldn't peek!

Once various head coverings are offered he looks for the most garishly colored thing that is at least close to fitting. If he has to he casts Prestidigitation and adds some bright red and orange stripes to keep it interesting!

Having never been to Idol City before he wanders with the group, looking everywhere at once. (except East!) He knows that he looks the obvious tourist, but with his colors it doesn't change much. "I hope I'm not expected to help with scouting. I've lived most of my life in city and would probably get lost in less than ten miles...."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Monday September 26th, 2022 5:12:19 PM
Xuce takes a deerstalker hat and ties the sides under his chin. “So, what exactly is this quest we are going on… Something about blue lights in a store that’s located in a cave?”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday September 26th, 2022 5:29:29 PM
"That's a good question Xuce, and I hadn't even thought to ask. What are we supposed to do once we find the lights? Change the color? I hope not just shut them down. I can't see in the dark!"

"And where is the cave? There's a good bit of food in the wagon so I'm guessing that we've got a good bit of walking ahead of us. Should we all buy an extra pair of boots in case we walk the soles off of the ones we have?" His grin at the end makes it clear that he isn't serious about the last.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday September 26th, 2022 7:01:52 PM
Nintos sees the first person set onto the Fast Road and with a grin he steps on. Standing at first and slowly getting faster with each step. “This I why I love magic!” He says aloud to no one in particular.

Seeing the statues as we approach, Nintos mumbles; “I wonder who they are, whose loved ones are gone forever.” I wonder if a spell could return them to flesh.

As Xuce and Zarsellet begin asking questions about the quest, Nintos speaks up “We are to find a cave with blue lights emanating from it. We are to explore it and map it. It could be hard to find. The twin dwarves I spoke to mentioned a small mining company near Isen that could potentially lead us closer to our destination. No need to wonder more than needed. Emmett is a dwarf that leads the small mining company.”

Merletta flies up and stretcher her wings.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday September 26th, 2022 7:14:31 PM
"Are these people not important enough to turn back into people?" She asks the question aloud to herself, looking at the statues. "They're more useful as a warning than as a person?" It seems wrong to Myre, and she frowns. A bit of anger simmers in her gut.

She muses a bit until the anger passes. It doesn't pass all the way, but it dulls.

"I don't think she knew what was in the cave, just that it glowed blue in her dream."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Monday September 26th, 2022 8:14:18 PM
OOC: Xuce doesn’t have any ranks in survival, but he does have a high perception

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday September 26th, 2022 9:03:37 PM
Kwarsk wakes up, readying himself, and heads to the dining area and enjoys a large breakfast with plenty of white gold (milk), and perhaps takes a little longer readying himself for travel after that.

Kwarsk is later puzzled by the explanation of Idol City, but decides it's best not to experiment at first, to keep the locals content. Later as the group takes the lift and sees the statues of victims, Kwarsk resolves that the Idol City Rules are good rules.

Kwarsk listens to the others, taking it all in. Kwarsk has no solutions, but says, "We may have to investigate several caves. I am a skilled climber and can see in pitch blackness, so with the help of all of you, I think we stand a good chance of finding this cave with the blue lights."

Kwarsk remembers Rhys commenting about scouting ahead, and walks over to Rhys and says, "Rhys, that sounds like a good idea, but are you stealthy as well as skilled in finding your way in the wilderness? If not, you should probably stay within eyesight of the front ranks of the group. What do you think?"

DM Melvin  
Monday September 26th, 2022 9:20:52 PM
(OOC:I’m traveling tonight and tomorrow so some of these mysteries await for another day.)

After some discussion about turning these people back, or getting rid of the danger, or maybe just inventing paper bags, you find your way to the fort.

Which means you have arrived in front of a guard who once again reminds you that this is a nice establishment not looking for riff raff.

Various warnings and paper checks are of course interrupted with the sight of smoke and shaking ground.

“Not again,” the guard sighed. “Looks like I’m doing paperwork all night.”

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday September 26th, 2022 11:34:54 PM
OOC: is the smoke coming from inside the fort, or outside?

To the guard: Mind letting us in on what's causing that? Our hobby is solving problems with diplomacy and the threat of overwhelming force.


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=14 ; d20+5=16 ;
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 9:18:16 AM
Kwarsk notices the alarm of the guard, and takes a step back swiveling his head this way and that to gain a better "big picture" of the smoke and shaking.

(OOC: Perception = 14)

Afterwards, Kwarsk hears Fingers' explanation of the group's "hobby" and finds it unintentionally funny.

(OOC: Will Save to resist chuckling slightly audibly as Fingers finishes his comment = 16; DMs, what is the DC to resist laughing in this situation? :-))

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=11 ;
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 10:32:37 AM
Merletta flies up and the sight of smoke catches her eye. But with a potential shift of the breeze the smoke clouds her eyes. [Perception = 11]

With the shaking of the group, Nintos plants his walking stick on the group to brace himself if it would become worse. “Are there mines under this fort?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 4:47:23 PM
On the way to the fort Paige recaps the information provided by Clarisse the cleric of Gargul……hillside with a cave…entrance illuminated by a blue light…chamber guarded by traps and a guardian creature…all guarding a scroll…scroll has something to do with the SCAR…*

***

Sensing the snaking of the ground, Paige repeats the guard unhelpfully……again?

*DM post August 17/2022



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+10=12 ;
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 4:57:08 PM
Xuce looks around as the ground starts to shake and he sees the smoke looming overhead (perception: 12) then at the guards seeing in their faces that this seems to be a common occurrence. I do hope that everything is in order with paperwork, it was such a long journey to get out here just to have to turn around and go back because someone forgot to get something notarized.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 6:22:38 PM
Zarsellet looks around when they are interrupted by the smoke and ground shaking. While the others ask he just waits, muttering quietly to himself. "Statues that petrify people that mistakenly look the wrong direction. Smoke and ground quakes... Probably some old mage out of control and not caring about the people!"

He listens, waiting to see if the guards answer any of the questions.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 10:30:41 PM
Rhys steadies himself as the ground shakes. ”What exactly is that? And how long has this been going on?” The elf stays near the wagon to assist should the mules become agitated and try to bolt.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 10:38:12 PM
"Has this area always been this eventful? Seems like a bad place to plop a giant civilization down, if you ask me."

Myre's not talking to anyone in particular, but she keeps an ear open and listens for the guard's reply to ger friends' questions.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday September 27th, 2022 11:40:44 PM
Re: Kwarsk -- "Unintentionally funny"? Why I oughta....

DM Melvin  
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:04:26 AM

It's difficult to ascertain through the fort's gate but there seems to be some commotion within the courtyard just beyond the walls.

The guard lets out a sigh as he opens the gates. "Ok, if you want to talk to him, be my guest...."

It doesn't take long to spot the source of the explosions, but the guard points it out anyway. "Really Feddon, it's not even 5 o clock yet."

The source, a dwarf in druid "armor" waving his arms and a stick, barely looks at any of you straight on. His response sounds vaguely like slurred cursing, but you can't quite make out what he's talking about. He stumbles and sways, as people in the courtyard hunker down.

"Well," the guard replies. "Have at it."

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 12:17:27 PM
“Unfortunately, the quest for power with magic has driven spellcasters to do the unspeakable in the past. I would never expect less of the darkness that forms in our minds.” Nintos says in response to Zarsellet.

Turning his attention towards the commotion, Nintos smiles at the sight of the dwarf in his druidic armor. He awaits what the dwarf is going to say in response to the guard. This should be good. He things to himself.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 1:40:20 PM
Kwarsk says to the guard,"Ahem. Dwarves are not drunkards any more than you and yours are. That said..."

Kwarsk strides forward towards his kin bellowing in Dwarven a hearty, "Hail and well met! I am Kwarsk. What is your name? Perhaps we can help each other."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+8=15 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 4:03:03 PM
Xuce walks over with Kwarsk (sense motive: 15) in dwarven "G'day. My name is Xuce and I'm with the WLA is there something I can do for you?"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 8:28:02 PM
Sensing trouble, Paige clasps her holy symbol in one hand and taps Kwarsk lightly on the shoulder. Channeling magics gifted by Domi, she provides the dwarf with the best of her protective warding (Sanctuary*)

(DM sanity info:

(Sanctuary cast on Kwarsk http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/sanctuary.html#sanctuary )

Orisons: 0/4 - Create Water, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink
Level 1 spells: 0/3 - Bless, Command, Magic Weapon
Domain spell: 1/1 (used) Sanctuary (Protection))



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 8:55:13 PM
Rhys stays back with the wagon. ”Looks like a job for the dwarf and the magikers” he thinks to himself, knowing that any involvement on his part would likely lead to bloodshed.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 9:54:37 PM
None of any of that looks like something Myre wants to get mixed up with, but she knows that sometimes her...unique aura can get people to do things, even if it's just to make her go away. She looks longingly at Rhys, sitting with the wagon and relaxing. She sighs, then heads on in towards this exploding dwarf.

She watches as her friends introduce themselves. "I'm Myre. The guard says you turn explosions into paperwork. That is a neat trick and I would like to learn it." She smiles as she realizes she really would like to learn how to do that. "Does it involve hurting people? I try not to do that."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+4=6 ;
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 11:59:05 PM
Enough people are trying to get the dwarven fellow's attention, but Fingers will try to get closer, casually, so as not to seem as part of group. He'll try Sense Motive (6) to see if this guy is more than just a drunken druid.

DM Melvin  
Thursday September 29th, 2022 10:39:13 AM

Nintos seems to think this is just a dark wizard expressing himself. Kwarsk points out that drunk dwarves are a stereotype, to the point that the guard actually double checks that he didn't say anything more that "That guy (who happens to be a dwarf) is drunk."

Kwarsk and Xuce walk over to ask if he is okay. Xuce and Fingers try to sense motive, but the dwarf (clearly drunk at this point) doesn't seem to be lying or malicious. He's just out of control.

Paige casts some defense spells just in case.

Rhys decides to let the others take over.

Myre wants to learn how to turn explosions into paperwork, preferrably without hurting people. "Causing a disturbance and property damage usually does the trick," the guard answers for him. "And I wouldn't exactly call it a neat trick to be learned. Unless you want to call my uncle 'archmage' or something."

Sighing. "He's usually not this drunk but he's usually not dangerous. He gets a little nuts, shouts and casts some spells, and eventually passes out or gets talked down or something."

The dwarf, Feddon, looks pretty scared and angry as his eyes dart unfocused at the people approaching. He waves his arms widely, his slurred speech saying something about blue lights and the scar. He takes a couple of tottering steps towards the fountain, and mutters something about never knowing love.

Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like he can be stopped with nonlethal means or by talking to him.}

Spellcraft 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {As his hands stop, you realize that a summoning spell has been completed.}

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=23 ; d20+9=23 ; d20-2=5 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 2:55:09 PM
[Perception = 23 | Spellcraft = 23]

With a sense of urgency Nintos speaks up; “Master dwarf, it is an honor to meet someone who has the passion for the school of conjuration.” He says with a hint that Nintos is aware he has completed the casting of a summoning spell. Continuing in dwarven; “Why don’t we dismiss the casting of the spell and move to more of a friendlier conversation. Maybe even after we could discuss the works what really happens when a being is pulled from its home plane for our own uses.”

[Diplomacy = 5]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday September 29th, 2022 3:45:10 PM
Having only seen the effect, and not any actual casting, Zarsellet's curiosity is peeked beyond his concern. Was this magic? Or had the drunken dwarf simply used some alchemical solution to cause the smoke and explosion?

There were already enough people asking valid questions though so he simply follows along watching and listening....

OOC: I thought I posted yesterday.... Reading the thread though, somehow I missed the day. Could have something to do with the 8+ hours of over-lapping meetings that I had to deal with in 6 hours of real time! Meetings are the ultimate time wasters for working!

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=10 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 3:53:16 PM
(Perception = 10)

Paige hangs back by the wagon. She picks up that diplomacy might be the best course of action, and leaves her friends who have moved forward to deal with the unsteady fellow. She does make a mental note of his utterances about ‘blue lights’ and ‘the scar’.

(DM sanity info: Sanctuary on Kwarsk http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/sanctuary.html#sanctuary

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=13 ; d20=3 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 6:07:27 PM
(OOC Perception = 13; no spellcraft)

Kwarsk clears his throat, and continues in Dwarven, "Blue lights and the scar you say? We should talk, what say we head over to the tavern and I treat you to some white gold-- I mean milk? It's great stuff!"

(OOC Diplomacy = 3)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+10=25 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 6:50:15 PM
(perception: 25) Xuce looks over at Kwarsk with a confused look on his face Milk...? then back at Feddon "...or we could just talk more about the blue lights. You see we are kind of on a quest that involves a strange blue light in a cave not too far from here, perhaps we could help one another out."

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday September 29th, 2022 9:32:04 PM
Rhys’ attention shifts from the drunken dwarf’s magical conniptions to his somewhat incoherent speech. ”Did he just mention blue lights and the Scar in the same breath???”. Almost subconsciously the elf begins to edge away from the wagon.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=15 ; d20+9=17 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 11:28:19 PM
Perception: 15

Myre sees Nintos step up and try to play nice with the dwarf. Upon hearing said dwarf talking about blue lights, Myre's eyes tighten and she steps up. She senses the wizard's diplomacy might be a little shaking, so she grabs one of the dwarf's fingers on his casting hand and stares into his eyes intensely.

"Hey! Stop it! You can blow this place up after you tell us about the blue lights and not one minute sooner!" She continues staring him down as she waits for him to get himself together.

Intimidate: 17

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=20 ;
Thursday September 29th, 2022 11:43:46 PM
Perception (take 10): 15
Spellcraft: 20

Fingers looks around for whatever the dwarf may have conjured -- either something small like a badger, or something invisible. He edges back to the wagon to get his crossbow, just in case.

DM Melvin  
Friday September 30th, 2022 5:29:48 PM

Nintos, sensing the danger, tries to talk Feddon down from casting the summons, but isn't very persuasive.

Kwarsk tries in vain to get some information, backed by Xuce. But even if they were better at diplomacy, it's not clear that they would ever understand him.

Zarsellet and Paige watch to see what will happen. Rhys begins to worry.

Finally, Myre screams at the dwarf to stop, and it causes the dwarf to utterly collapse by the fountain, screeching in fear. But at least he stopped casting and babbling.

Fingers looks intently for what the dwarf might have summoned but with the smoke dissipating, it's hard to miss.

A Gorrilla stares back at the group intently, silently, glancing only somewhat at the food carts nearby. On the other side of the square, a "swarm" of monkees screech at each other, at the summoner, at the clouds, at various residents.

By the fountain, the dwarf caster begins to snore loudly, to the various primates (including humanoids) chagrin.

And then the summons spread out, clearly intent on ripping apart the square, and anyone who gets close by.

Combat Map

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday September 30th, 2022 6:24:46 PM
OOC: I can't access the map.

Seeing the various summoned animals spreading out apparently to cause damage Zarsellet sings out a combat chant infused with his bardic magic to enhance his friends abilities.

OOC: Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus to saves vs charm and fear, +1 Competence bonus to attacks and weapon damage

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday September 30th, 2022 11:35:05 PM
Nintos moves away from the summoned creatures and begins summoning a creature himself.

[ooc]I also cannot see the map, requested access. If what I’m doing would provoke, I wouldn’t do that. Lol [ooc]

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday September 30th, 2022 11:53:45 PM
Finger surveys the scene.

You. Have. GOT to be kidding me.

Okay, the gorilla could be the biggest problem. Seems calm so far, that's good. He reaches into the wagon's supplies and pulls out a handful of fruit. Then he slowly approaches the beast.

Hey, buddy; you hungry? Fingers takes a bit of an apple and holds out the rest. He points his thumb at the commotion.

Gotta be Monday, amirite?



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+4=18 ; d10+2=5 ;
Saturday October 1st, 2022 12:17:09 AM
(OOC also requested map access)

Kwarsk, likely nearby the Gorilla and Fingers, is watching the Gorilla to see if it peacefully accepts the food bribe.

IF Gorilla eats fruit, does nothing, or is otherwise harmless, THEN Kwarsk moves (withdraw if necessary) towards the swarm of monkeys, intending (later) to prevent them from harming people, by force if necessary.
(This option means Paige's Sanctuary spell continues on Kwarsk as normal)

IF Gorilla attacks anyone, THEN Kwarsk moves in, drawing his waraxe as he goes (+1 BAB, no action cost) and attacks (Depending on how close Gorilla was to Kwarsk when it attacked someone, this was either a Delay -> Move + Attack, or it was a Ready 5' Step + Attack)
(This option would negate the Sanctuary Paige gave Kwarsk, though if the Gorilla tried to attack Kwarsk, it may have to make a save vs. Sanctuary first.)

(OOC - IF the Gorilla's response resulted in Kwarsk attacking as above, then Kwarsk hits AC 19 for 6 damage, including Zarsellet's Bard Song; used DM abilities to edit this post to make correction pointed out to me by Zarsellet :-)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Saturday October 1st, 2022 4:55:26 PM
(OOC: I can't see the combat map too)

Xuce walks in between the gorilla or the monkey swarm whichever Nintos is closer to attempting to give him the time he needs. "I'm not sure what your doing but you better make it quick"

(OOC: going Total Defense +4 dodge to AC, not included in the above stats)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Saturday October 1st, 2022 9:59:23 PM
Paige fishes out a Tanglefoot Bag and moves towards the monkeys - stopping 10 ft from where they are located (if she can). When Zarsellet starts to sing, the cleric feels just a little braver!

DM Sanity info:

Inspire Courage (from Zarsellet - Bardic Performance) +1 morale bonus to saves vs charm and fear, +1 competence bonus on attacks and damage.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Saturday October 1st, 2022 10:36:17 PM
Seeing the gorilla and monkey materialize and begin to get excited, Rhys draws the long curved blade from the scabbard strapped across his back and walks briskly through the gate and towards Kwarsk and the now unconscious dwarven mage. (Arrives at K8). ” I have your back if needed Kwarsk. “

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Saturday October 1st, 2022 11:53:48 PM
Having started his bardic song Zarsellet readies his dagger, hoping that he won't need it....

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday October 2nd, 2022 2:52:03 AM
[OOC: Melvin, you said "I’m requesting that you pick the starting position somewhere in the dotted rectangle, based on your posting." I'm guessing that you're talking about the point in time when the summons went off and Feddon went unconscious.

Fingers was at the wagon at L14 at that point. If he hasn't done it yet, he'll walk (at a non-threatening speed) with a handful of fruit towards the gorilla.]

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Sunday October 2nd, 2022 9:18:52 PM
Myre glares daggers at the dwarf. "This isn't over, mister! We're gonna clean up your mess, then have a talk about your attitude!" She marches towards the primates.

OOC: Gonna have to post actions when I can see the map. Too many AoE spells to contend with.

DM Melvin   d20+3=16 ; d20+3=6 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 1:47:39 PM
(OOC: Apologies if you couldn't access the page. We are on turn 2, everyone should be on now, I made some guesses on placement based on description.)

Zarsellet begins with Inspire courage, then readies his dagger.

Nintos begins to summon. He's a little nervous that Fenton might interrupt him, but Fenton keeps on sleeping.

Fingers tries to... distract the gorilla? Engage in diplomacy? The gorilla responds with some massive chest thumping, warning the group to flee. (I moved you 20 rather than 30 from L14 - figured that would be a good and slow speed - towards the group).

Kwarsk readies an action.

Xuce moves up towards Nintos (I took the liberty of moving for you) and goes into defense mode.

Paige moves towards the monkeys (put you on the board too) with a tanglefoot bag, ready if the monkeys try anything.

Rhys (having trouble with page link) moves up, ready for battle.

Myre yells at the dwarf, who responds with some snot noises. She marches towards the primates. (OOC: I made the assumption that Myre would see that everyone except Paige was moving towards the Gorilla side and thus she moved to the monkey side.)

The primates fell quiet, staring at these newcomers. And then...

The Gorilla starts by charging Rhys, but misses. Kwarsk responds with his readied action, a five foot step, hitting for 6 damage.

The Monkeys lunge at Paige, and then rush to destroy a nearby sales cart, filled with halfling sized tuxedos and unicycles. A couple of the monkeys eye the no longer in cover vendor. The vendor in turn simply cowers, too scared to move.

Gorilla: AC 14, 6 damage
Monkey

Combat Map

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+2=18 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+3=11 ; d6+1=7 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 2:02:21 PM
[OOC]Summon Monster Round 1 of 3[OOC]

Seeing that chaos that is ensuing, Nintos finishes his casting of Summon Monster 1. The dog appears besides the gorilla and lashes out with a bite. [Bite Role 18 | 3 Damage]

Side stepping away (5-Foot) from Feddon, Nintos aims his hands towards the gorilla; “If we could get rid of a few of these pest we would be better! uvelucal valignatic uvelucal saskic.” and closes with an arcane phrase. As a green dart flies from them towards the gorilla.
[Acid Dart Range Touch 11 | 7 Damage]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday October 3rd, 2022 2:38:26 PM
Myre stomps over to the closest cart, muttering under her breath about irresponsible casters. She takes a deep breath and yells out, "HEY STUPID MONKEYS! LOOK HERE!"

A cone of brilliant color erupts from her hand towards the swarm. It stops just short of the hapless halfling. Hopefully it calms the monkeys down for a while.

***

Move: R7
Standard: Color spray - Will Save DC 15

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+7=20 ; d10+4=11 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 3:15:53 PM
Rhys slips beneath the flailing arm of the summoned gorilla and brings his sword upward in a slashing motion aimed at the creatures exposed ribs (Hit AC 20 for 11hp). The elf uses the momentum of his strike to help carry him one step to a new position (5’ only) bringing him into a flanking position opposite Kwarsk.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+2=13 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 3:28:46 PM
Paige follows the monkey swarm, then lobs the tanglefoot bag at the mini mob (Hit 14)

DM Sanity info:

Inspire Courage (from Zarsellet) +1 morale bonus on saves vs. charm and fear, + 1 on attacks and damage

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=12 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 5:13:51 PM
(OOC) the Gorilla did not end up 5' or 10' from Rhys ("Gorilla charges Rhys."), and Kwarsk is likewise not adjacent to where the Gorilla should be; I don't want to move Nintos' Dog, the Gorilla, and Kwarsk without permission, so I'll stick with the following post.)

Kwarsk, still close enough to the Gorilla to smell its body odor (ew!), swings mightily in a high arc at the summoned creature, surprisingly missing the tall creature as it chose just then to lean forward and down a bit to smash its next target. Kwarsk releases an audible held breath at the miss, snarls and growls like the gorilla and brings the axe back for his next try.

(OOC) Attack hit AC 12, which is a miss.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday October 3rd, 2022 5:16:10 PM
Zarsellet moves over closer to the combat. He keeps the Bardic Music going as he analyzes the battle. He can't reach any of the summoned creatures so just stands ready with his little dagger....

OOC: Inspire Courage maintained (free action) and moving up by Rhys and Kwarsk. +1 morale bonus to saves vs charm and fear. +1 competence bonus to hit and to weapon damage.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Monday October 3rd, 2022 6:59:09 PM
Xuce seeing the vendor in distress moves in between him/her and the monkey again going into total defense (OOC +4 dodge to AC). Xuce then says without looking over his shoulder to the cowering vendor "Don't worry, I'm with the Woldian League of Adventures"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+2=16 ; d20+2=12 ; d8=6 ; d6=3 ;
Monday October 3rd, 2022 7:58:00 PM
Forgot to clarify that Fingers takes up L10:M11.

Moves to H7:I8 ( Pretty sure I can do that without triggering AOO). Smacks the big ape with his blackjack.

Att: 16.(Second roll was accidental. Typing on my phone here)

Damage 1d8 + 1d6 sneak = 9 nonlethal.



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 12:16:28 PM
(OOC) I’m lost. Did the gorilla charge Rhys and miss, or not? Did Rhys hit the gorilla or not? Nothing about the map seems to jive with the actions listed by the DM or the individuals posting. I will refrain from posting until some clarity is brought to the situation.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 12:21:42 PM
Paige waits in order to assess the results of the Tangle Foot tossed at the monkey swarm. She draws her Morningstar and looks about trying to make sense of the chaos.

(OOC: I can’t see that Paige has been situated on the map, and the last DM post is confusing)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:01:57 PM
OOC: Are we in battle or did the previous rounds not happen?

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:24:23 PM
(OOC) I’m lost. Did the gorilla charge Rhys and miss, or not? Did Rhys hit the gorilla or not? Nothing about the map seems to jive with the actions listed by the DM or the individuals posting. I will refrain from posting until some clarity is brought to the situation.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 1:53:08 PM
OOC: Anyone else getting Twilight Zone vibes? Is this a DM oopsie, or are we caught in a time loop and expected to play along?

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 3:28:50 PM
OOC: Maybe it was all just a dream?

DM Melvin   d20+2=4 ; d4=1 ;
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 3:40:07 PM
(OOC: Sorry for last post. Theres some weird bug where if I check the page on my phone, it auto posts the last post I submitted on my phone. I've deleted it, please ignore, still in combat.)

(We are now on Map tab Turn 3)

Nintos summons a dog to bite the gorilla and fires an acid dart that just hits for 7 damage. The dog hits for another 3. Rhys finishes off the gorilla easily. Kwarsk stands by.

Myre hits the monkeys with a color spray, and they begin to panic upon being blinded and stunned. Paige follows up with a tanglefoot bag (which hits because they are blinded).

Zarsellet continues his song. Xuce moves closer and tries to calm the cowering vendor.

Fingers akes a loot at the dead gorilla.

The monkeys basically do nothing.

Gorilla dead

Monkey Swarm AC 15(-2)
Blinded 1 round, stunned 2 rounds, entangled

Combat Map


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 4:59:49 PM
Kwarsk double-moves from L7 to S5, adjacent to the monkey swarm, but hopefully out of the way of anything Myre shoots. Kwarsk says out loud, to no one in particular, "What are these creatures? We've got nothing like them in The Scab!"

(OOC - monster size - shouldn't the Gorilla be size L and take up 4 squares like Fingers? Likewise, monkeys are about halfling size, so shouldn't the Monkey Swarm be size L and take up 4 squares like Fingers, too?

Also - apologies for not looking down and seeing the tabs at the bottom - I was thinking "battlemat" not "turn by turn battlemat like a slideshow."

Re: whether change ONE battlemat or post the tabs per turn - now that I know about the tabs per turn, that format is fine with me - my job to remember to look down and click on the next turn/combat round! :-) )

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+5=18 ;
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 5:20:01 PM
Xuce moves past Kwarsk "Right behind you big guy" and next to the monkey swarm (t4). Looks over at the cowering vendor and nods his head "Everything is going to be alright. Xuce says as he tries to intercept any attacks from the monkey swarm.

(OOC: attempting to aid another, giving the vendor an +2 to AC in hopes he can get away. attack DC 10, makes it with an 18)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=28 ;
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 9:22:25 PM
Zarsellet moves over by the vendors to calm them. "Never fear. We've got this resolved."

OOC: Diplomacy 28 to calm the vendors.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=9 ; d6+1=2 ;
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 9:38:41 PM
[OOC]I also just saw the turns tab at the bottom. I was editing round 1 when I did that. Apologies![OOC]

[OOC] Summon Monster Round 2 of 3[OOC]

Watching the gorilla crumple lifeless on the ground, Nintos shouts to the dog to spring to Xuce’s aid. (Dog double moves from J8 to T5)

(Nintos moves from K9 to Q10)
Seeing the monkeys attacking and making a scene, Nintos utters an arcane word as another Acid Dart flies towards the monkeys. “ uvelucal valignatic uvelucal saskic!”
[Acid Dart Touch Attack 9 | Acid Damage 2]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:28:51 PM
Rhys watches the gorilla go down and shifts his attention to the monkey swarm. He circles beneath the well and ends up by Myre (R8) where he radios to engage the monkeys should his support be needed. ”Someone keep an eye on the dwarf that started all of this! He has answers for us.” he shouts out.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=14 ; 2d6+1=9 ;
Tuesday October 4th, 2022 10:44:38 PM
Fingers looks at the late gorilla. I thought these summoned things disappeared when you killed them. Maybe he's not dead? I personally hit him with my blackjack.

[OOC - That's Finger's way of reminding the DM that 9 points of the damage to the gorilla was nonlethal.]

Fingers moves to M5:N6 and fires a crossbow bolt at the monkeys.
Att: 14, Dam: 9

[OOC - Does anyone know what the rules are for fighting a swarm? Can you fire into one and try to it an individual?]



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d4+1=2 ;
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 1:05:07 PM
"They're called mon-kees!" Myre cries out in answer to Kwarsk's question. "And they are usually pretty cool when they're not flipping out because they were dropped in the middle of a city by a stupid, stupid wizard!"

She stays put, but looks to the sky as many tiny meteorites fall down into the monkey swarm. It's an...unimpressive display. She frowns, looking down at her hands. "I know they're minute, but do they have to be so tiny?"

***

Move: None
Standard: Minute Meteors - 2 damage (3 if they're an actual swarm). Reflex DC 15 to negate.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+13=17 ;
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 5:01:45 PM
”I’m on it!” Paige calls in response to Rhys’ shout out. The cleric moves up to be next to the unconscious dwarf caster, and takes a knee in order to place her free hand on his forehead and then at the side of his neck to measure the strength of his life force. (Heal check = 17)

DM Sanity info:

Monkey Swarm caught in sticky contents of Tangle foot bag.

Inspire Courage (from Zarsellet) +1 morale bonus to,saves vs charm and fear, +1 to hit and damage

DM Melvin   d20+8=12 ;
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:39:50 PM

(OOC I need to look up again whether large creatures take up 4 squares. My last game was an all halfling party. I thought that "huge" was 4 squares.)

Kwarsk gets into position.

Xuce tries to protect the vendor, using aid another. Zarsellet tries to convince them to calm down.

Nintos fires an acid dart at the swarm, only to watch it cruelly slide past each and every monkey in the bunch. Fingers' crossbow likewise misses.

Myre and Nintos' dog move into position.

Myre has better luck with an AOE spell for 3 damage.

Paige starts to heal Fintos. The dwarf begins to sit up and speak normally. "Who the bloody afterlife are you, pal?"

The monkeys begin to see, but they are still stunned. The closest NPCs take advantage of that, beginning to run.

Gorilla: Dead and disappearing

Monkey: AC>14, swarm traits re individual target weapons; 3 damage
stun 1 round, then a reflex roll to see if entangled

Combat Map


Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 9:55:19 PM
After reading his Pathfinder Bestiary, Fingers realizes that only his blackjack will do full damage. He double-moves to Q5:R6.

A swarm is a collection of Fine, Diminutive, or Tiny creatures that acts as a single Creature. A swarm has the characteristics of its type, except as noted here. A swarm has a single pool of Hit Dice and Hit Points, a single Initiative modifier, a single speed, and a single Armor Class. A swarm makes Saving Throws as a single Creature. A single swarm occupies a square (if it is made up of nonflying creatures) or a cube (of flying creatures) 10 feet on a side, but its reach is 0 feet, like its component creatures. In order to attack, it moves into an opponent's space, which provokes an attack of opportunity. It can occupy the same space as a Creature of any size, since it crawls all over its prey. A swarm can move through squares occupied by enemies and vice versa without impediment, although the swarm provokes an attack of opportunity if it does so. A swarm can move through cracks or holes large enough for its component creatures.

Swarm Traits: A swarm has no clear front or back and no discernable anatomy, so it is not subject to critical hits or Flanking. A swarm made up of Tiny creatures takes half Damage from slashing and piercing Weapons. ...Reducing a swarm to 0 Hit Points or less causes it to break up, though Damage taken until that point does not degrade its ability to attack or resist attack. Swarms are never staggered or reduced to a dying state by Damage. Also, they cannot be tripped, grappled, or bull rushed, and they cannot Grapple an opponent.

A swarm is immune to any spell or effect that targets a specific number of creatures (including single-target Spells such as Disintegrate), with the exception of mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms) if the swarm has an Intelligence score and a hive mind. A swarm takes half again as much Damage (+50%) from Spells or effects that affect an area, such as splash Weapons and many Evocation Spells.

Swarm Attack: Creatures with the swarm subtype don't make standard melee attacks. Instead, they deal automatic Damage to any Creature whose space they occupy at the end of their move, with no Attack Roll needed. Swarm attacks are not subject to a miss chance for Concealment or cover.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=11 ; d6+1=5 ;
Wednesday October 5th, 2022 10:38:40 PM
[OOC]Summon Monster Round3 of 3[OOC]

The summoned dog moves up and bites out at the swarm of monkies.
[Bite attack 11 | B/S/P Bite Damage 5]

Nintos readies an Acid Dart attack if any other threat appears.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d4+1=2 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:56:01 PM
Myre summons more meteors onto the swarm, but once again they're just pebbles because this dice roller hates her. She stamps her feet in frustration.

***

Move: None
Standard: Minute meteors - 3 damage

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d4+1=2 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:56:01 PM
Myre summons more meteors onto the swarm, but once again they're just pebbles because this dice roller hates her. She stamps her feet in frustration.

***

Move: None
Standard: Minute meteors - 3 damage

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+2=11 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:57:37 PM
”Relax, old man” says Paige, in an attempt to placate the now conscious dwarf, ” Potter, Paige Potter. I’m a cleric. Domi” she continues. Looking past the Druid at the chaos in the square, and remembering the guard named him, she adds ”you’re frightening the townsfolk, Feddon. Can you call off your creatures? Send them back whence they came?” (Diplomacy = 11)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+2=11 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 12:57:37 PM
”Relax, old man” says Paige, in an attempt to placate the now conscious dwarf, ” Potter, Paige Potter. I’m a cleric. Domi” she continues. Looking past the Druid at the chaos in the square, and remembering the guard named him, she adds ”you’re frightening the townsfolk, Feddon. Can you call off your creatures? Send them back whence they came?” (Diplomacy = 11)


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=20 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 4:19:02 PM
Zarsellet moves over by the dwarf to help Paige convince the dwarf to end his magic and get rid of the monkeys. "As she says sir, the monkeys will be moving again shortly and they're likely to cause damage, and possibly hurt innocent people. Could you call them off, or end the magic?"

OOC: Diplomacy 20 to assist Paige?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=20 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 4:19:02 PM
Zarsellet moves over by the dwarf to help Paige convince the dwarf to end his magic and get rid of the monkeys. "As she says sir, the monkeys will be moving again shortly and they're likely to cause damage, and possibly hurt innocent people. Could you call them off, or end the magic?"

OOC: Diplomacy 20 to assist Paige?

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday October 6th, 2022 4:27:51 PM
Rhys moves next to Xuce to provide support should Paige and Zarsellet fail to convince the dwarf to dispell his summoned creatures.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17 
Thursday October 6th, 2022 5:40:57 PM
Xuce stands ready to act if the monkeys move toward a civilian. If they do he'll try and get in the way.

DM Melvin   d20+8=18 ; d20+8=18 ; 2d6=8 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 9:21:43 PM

Fingers realizes that he might need a different technique and double moves.

The summoned dog tries to attack but misses. Nintos readies an acid dart attack.

Myre fires another small amount of meteors but the monkeys dodge it this time.

Paige tries to convinve the dwarf to call off the creatures, but her diplomacy is somewhat middling. Pretty much everyone else tries to join in but it seems like he's still pretty confused and a little angry drunk. "What is it to you, anyway?"

The monkeys start to shake off the stun, and slowly avoid being glued to the floor (though the effects remain). With the vendor well away, they turn their attention to Xuce, standing nearby. (8 damage + distraction (Fort DC 14 to negate)).

Monkey: AC 15, half damage from weapons, swarm traits; 3 damage
entangled but not glued

Combat Map

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=12 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 9:32:06 PM
Nintos suddenly remembers he has an Alchemist’s Fire flask. Pulling it free from his pouch, Nintos throws it in the middle of the Monkey Swarm.
[Ranged Touch Attack 12 | Fire Damage 4 ]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+7=22 ; d10+4=8 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 10:41:32 PM
Rhys mutters something about obstinate dwarves under his breath, albeit in elvish, and then steps forward and with one smooth motion unsheathes his sword and swings it at the swarm of monkeys in a wide arc. (Hit AC 22 for 8 hp). ”Step behind me Xuce, I’ll try to keep them off you!”

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+2=11 ; d6=4 ;
Thursday October 6th, 2022 11:50:56 PM
Nintos has the right idea! Fingers throws his Alchemist's Fire into the monkeys.
Ranged Touch Att: 11. Direct hit (if that applies): 4, splash damage 1.



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 17/17  d20+4=15 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 6:43:52 AM
Xuce moves behind Fingers after the monkeys attack him and he manages to shake off whatever they tried to infect him with (OOC: fort save 15). "Watch out they are nasty little Mon-keees"

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=13 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 12:59:39 PM
Kwarsk comes out of being hypnotized by the monkey-nado and swings his waraxe mightly, hoping to catch a few of them, but chooses poorly and his axe cuts nothing but air!

DM Sanity - included Bardsong bonuses (+1 to hit and damage)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+8=18 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+1=4 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 4:25:44 PM
The half elf tries to understand the dwarves reticence (Sense Motive=18) ”What is it to me?” repeats the cleric, as she rises to her feet, Morningstar still held in her right hand, she looks down at the angry dwarf “Why, it is my mission to protect the innocent and help those in need!” she answers, then adds: ”Yon guard IS NOT in need of completing more paperwork this day, and the merchants of this market are not in need of having their goods spoiled and their business interrupted. Get a hold of yourself, man!” (Intimidate = 4)

OOC: ignore second and third rolls (errors on my part)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 9/17 
Friday October 7th, 2022 5:25:42 PM
(OOC sorry forgot to update HP after the monkey damage)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+9=24 ;
Friday October 7th, 2022 10:09:01 PM
Myre looks over to Paige trying to subdue that dwarf. She's very, very fond of Paige, but the woman just isn't scary. "That's my job," she thinks to herself.

She crosses the distance between the dwarf and her with a measured gait, never taking her eyes off the jerk. "My friends are getting hurt, but they will have your monkeys dealt with soon. If you've not called them off before they're defeated, I am going to ruin a lot more than your evening. You learn a lot growing up with a Bloodwitch for a mother." She gets in his face. "I'll be happy to share what I know with you if you don't end this idiocy."

Intimidate: 24


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Saturday October 8th, 2022 1:42:54 AM
Deciding that the dwarf wasn't going to help Zarsellet moves closer to the monkey swarm and casts a spell to make it harder for the monkeys to move away from the flames of the others attack.

OOC: Casting Grease on the monkey swarm.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Saturday October 8th, 2022 2:48:38 PM
[OOC]Is our DM okay? Missed a post, not sure if anyone has a direct checkin for him besides the boards.[OOC]

DM Melvin   d20+15=29 ; d20+8=26 ; d20=17 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 3:11:22 PM

Nintos throws an alchemists fire but can't quite reach that touch AC. (He does cause a hit of splash damage)

Rhys cuts through the monkeys with ease, albeit with half damage.

Xuce shakes off the distraction.

Kwarsk also shakes it off, but misses.

Paige tries to be intimidating. Myre is quite successful.

Zarsellet casts grease on the storm but the monkeys are surprisingly agile at moving around, even with the entanglement.

Flinton finally snaps back to reality, but mutters his apologies. Since it was from a scroll, there is no dismissing the swarm, although....

The swarm begins to screech at Rhys, prepared to attack... and in an instant, they sit down.

"You need to hurry," Flinton grunts as he continues to keep the swarm under control. "I can't keep them controlled forever."

Monkey: AC 15, half damage from weapons, swarm traits; 8 damage
entangled but not glued
greased but not prone
alchemists fire - 1d6 damage next round

Combat Map

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+4=7 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 4:45:03 PM
Kwarsk grimaces, lines up a Powerful axe Attack at the suddenly not-moving monkey swarm, and swings mightily through the swarm, unfortunately finding a gap in which no monkeys were present.

(OOC: Bard Song +1 to hit and damage, Power Attack -1 to hit, +2 to damage;
Hit AC 7, a miss.)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+7=23 ; d10=1 ; d10+4=7 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 4:50:09 PM
Rhys watches in amazement as the monkeys simply sit down, but the words spoken by the dwarf make it clear enough that he should continue his attack. Once again the long curved elven blade sweeps through the swarm (Hit AC 23 for 7 hp). The elf readies himself for retribution.

(OOC please ignore first d10 roll made in error)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d4+1=5 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 5:15:40 PM
Myre's demeanor softens immediately. "Thank you. I don't actually like being unpleasant, but one does what one must."

She points towards the monkeys and brings more minute meteors down. This time large rocks pound into the monkey swarm, hopefully splatting a few quickly and humanely.

***

Standard: Minute meteors - 5 damage (7 w/ swarm traits). Reflex save DC is 15 if they're able to try.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=6 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 6:43:53 PM
Nintos utters an arcane word as another Acid Dart flies towards the monkeys. “uvelucal valignatic uvelucal saskic!” but it flies wide, missing his target.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 4/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 9/17  d20+10=14 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 8:34:57 PM
Xuce looks around checking to see if there is anyone who needs help. (OOC perception: 14)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+5=23 ; d4=3 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 9:08:22 PM
At a loss on what else he can do Zarsellet readies his bow and starts shooting at the monkeys.

OOC: 23 to hit. Should be 4 damage. Forgot to add the +1 for PBS.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday October 10th, 2022 10:47:06 PM
Now that the fellow seems to be working on their side, Paige reaches out her free hand to assist the dwarf to a standing position. She doesn’t say anything, but stays close, whilst keeping one eye on the druid(?) and the other on her companions.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+2=18 ; d8=2 ; d6=3 ;
Monday October 10th, 2022 11:16:37 PM
[OOC: Did the DM count Finger's Alchemist Fire?]

Fingers - regretting that he has to attack innocent beasts, but remembering that he's helping send them back to their home plane -- moves to S4:T5 so he overlaps the monkey's square (that's how you melee a swarm, right?). Then swings his blackjack.

Att: 18 Damage: 2 +3 (assuming this counts as a sneak attack) = 5 nonlethal.


DM Melvin   d20+8=15 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 1:44:57 PM

Kwarsk misses with his attack.

Rhys swipes through again, with half damage (4).

Myre fires some more meteors and the monkeys just manage to avoid them.

Nintos misses.

Xuce looks to see if anyone else needs help, but it looks like the monkeys are focused on the PCs.

Zarsellet hits a monkey or two, for half damage (2). Every little bit helps.

Paige helps Flinton up, but he still seems rather shaky.

Fingers takes a sneak attack on the swarm (...it's a bit of a question of whether you can sneak attack swarms in general, but I decided that since monkeys are bigger than insects, and have their own rules...) again for half damage (3).

The alchemists fire explodes, and this damage is full (5).

And with the sounds of screeching and the smell of burnt fur both fading to oblivion, the other people begin to peek out into the courtyard and cheer.

"Well now, dear people," Flinton begins to say, "I think this calls for a celebratory drink."

The guard slowly began to shake his head. "So much paperwork," he muttered.

All summons dead. Battle over.


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 1:53:04 PM
Kwarsk catches his breath, and then walks over to the other Dwarf.

Kwarsk says, "Feddon, or Flinton, or whatever your name is, I'd say well-met brother Dwarf, but the gorilla and the monkeys weren't well..." and Kwarsk grins, continuing, "While these fine guards start on their paperwork, after this mess (gestures), I think the least you could do is buy me and my friends a round of white gold-- that is, milk -- at the local tavern. What say you?"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=18 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:31:31 PM
With the battle ended Zarsellet quickly stows his bow and turns to address the crowd. He casts a cantrip to summon a steel stringed guitar and deliberately stretches the strings so his first "chord" is off key.... "Ouch! My friends, That sound hurt more than those critters did. But they've all been put down by my friends and I. You are all free and safe to continue your day, and spread the word about how our team dispatched those accidentally summoned creatures with great dispatch!"

He continues strumming the guitar and launches into a slightly bawdy bar tune. (OOC: Call it PG13?) Once done he tosses the instrument into the air and dismisses the magic.

OOC: Perform 18

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d8=1 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:48:40 PM
”I’ll leave this fellow to you, Kwarsk, and go check on the others. A tall glass of ‘white gold’ and some cookies sounds like an excellent idea.” Paige says as she puts her Morningstar away and moves to where her companions are grouped in the courtyard. Spotting the wounded halfling she asks Xuce if he wants her to check his wounds, adding ”you don’t know what kind of diseases these creatures might be carrying…”

If Xuce is willing to be tended by Paige, he is Healed for 3 HP (1d8 + 2, and I rolled a 1, ugh.)


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+5=19 ;
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 2:55:33 PM
Rhys sheaths his sword and strides over to the dwarf who caused this mess. ”There will be no drinks for you until you reveal to us what you know of this blue light you were rambling on about. If it were up to me
I’d lock you up away from drink for a very long time, …but it’s not. So spill it Flinton, where is this blue light and what effect has it had upon you?” the elf stands in front of the dwarf, legs shoulder width apart and arms crossed. His stony stare speaks to his determination. (Intimidate 19)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 8:08:06 PM
Xuce agrees to let Paige tend to his wounds. "Thanks Paige, it starting to feel much better."

Then turning to a nearby guard "Do you happen to know about the blue light, or perhaps was there any paperwork on it that we might look at?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 8:38:09 PM
Looking confused; “Feddon, what is blazes was that? Coming up here with your gorilla companion summoning monkeys, what for what? You need to start spilling about the blue light.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday October 11th, 2022 10:35:33 PM
Myre gives her head a firm no at Kwarsk's suggestion. "I am not a baby cow, and milk hurts my belly." She turns to walk away, then turns back to add, "I'm not a baby goat, yak, or lamb either." She pauses, thinks, then gives her head a good nod once she thinks she's covered all her bases. She didn't actually know what kind of milk her dwarf friend likes to drink.

She's already had stern words for Feddon, and lets her companions take their turn on him. She takes a seat near the wagon, opens her pack, and takes out a few sheets of paper and an ink pen, along with a thin tablet to write on. She spends about two minutes writing up a witness report for the guards, hoping it will ease their paperwork load. She then spends several more minutes roughly doodling the fight, including her yelling at Feddon with flames shooting out of her eyes. Her penmanship is neat and tidy, but her doodles are more or less stick figures. She cannot draw.

That done, she stands and puts everything back in her pack (save the report), then hands said report to the guard. "A witness report. Not sure if it will ease your paperwork burden, but hopefully it's useful." In the time it takes the guard to look down at the paper and back up at Myre, Waddles has appeared in her arms. She strokes him lightly. "Waddles hid in my pack and cannot add to my account, I'm afraid." She turns and walks away, looking down at him. "Yes, I'm sure you would have been very brave..."

DM Melvin  
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 3:31:26 PM

With the battle over, the gang turns to wrap up the results, including meeting with the new dwarf.

"Feddon, Feddon Flintsky and sorry about drunkenly calling myself otherwise. Druid for hire, explorer of the lands, at your service."

Kwarsk asks for a round... of milk. At milk, Feddon looks at Kwarsk like he just insulted Feddon's religion, but he keeps his mouth shut about it.

Zarsellet entertains the crowd in the courtyard, and eventually into the bar.

Paige takes some time to heal the group.

Rhys is in no mood for games, demanding that they tell him about the blue light. "All right, all right, I can see that you're not in the mood to be monkeying around. Let's not go all bananas on each other, ya big fiesty elf and that's fine. Course, I first got to know why you're poking around about blue lights."

Xuce asks about the blue lights from the rest of the guards, and gets a lot of blank stares.

Nintos is likewise in no mood and wants answers. But it's Myre slapping Kwarsk about milk and pig handling that gets Feddon a belly laugh. "Eh, what the hell. You guys seem way too eclectic to be an evil team anyway."

---------------

In a somewhat private room, Feddon takes some fluid stained maps and scratched notes before the group. "Right, so let's start at the beginning of my long and epic tale. Once upon a time, the scar was formed. And when I decided to lead a team to investigate, I discovered that the truth had already been discovered... and hidden throughout the wold. But what I did learn led me to nihilism and despair, forever searching for meaning in the bottom of a bottle."

Feddon chuckled. "Huh, that tale took a lot less time than I thought. Who next wants to hear the tale of when I discovered a cave of devils that had just invented... well, I don't want to spoil the ending."



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 3:52:58 PM
Paige accepts a glass of milk from the round, and wonders if the spell Purify Food and Drink would render milk safe for the party’s little spell caster. Maybe an experiment for another time?

The cleric listens to the suddenly boisterous dwarf blather on, and rolls her eyes. When he pulls out some maps, she puts down her glass of milk, sits up straight and tries to read the notes he is scratching out.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 5:57:05 PM
Myre listens to Feddon's tale with rapt attention. When it's over, she takes a moment before announcing to her friends, "I like him. He's funny." She turns back to Feddon before continuing, "but you didn't say anything about the blue glow." Her eyes widen suddenly. "Did the devils invent the color blue?" She frowns when she's (presumably) told that they didn't.

"Are you trying to avoid telling the story?" She puts her hand on his, understanding written on her face. "Maybe you can tell Waddles? He's very good at not showing any judgement!" She puts the pig in front of the dwarf, propping his front feet on some papers so that he's angled up and looking into Feddon's eyes. She then puts her hands over her ears and closes her eyes to give them some privacy.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 8:35:29 PM
Xuce sitting a cross from Feddon leans over the table and asks Feddon "What did you learn? And what happened to the rest of your team?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 9:18:26 PM
Kwarsk listens for a while, and then after swallowing some tasty white gold, says to Feddon, "Feddon, my new friend, what truths about the Scar did you discover, and what, if anything, did they have to do with blue light in caves?"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 9:24:03 PM
Enjoying sipping a mild drink Zarsellet listens to Feddon. He slips his writing supplies out of his pack and starts scribbling notes, both about the battle as well as Feddon's story. Devils? Didn't most stories speak of demons rather than devils? He could always change it later if demons sounded scarier....

"A cave of devils? Sounds interesting. Please continue. I use a personal short hand so I can keep up while I listen. Continue!"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 9:57:28 PM
Fingers looks at Feddon's maps.

Hey, who's got our maps? Bring them out.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 9:57:29 PM
Fingers looks at Feddon's maps.

Hey, who's got our maps? Bring them out.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=11 ;
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 10:32:19 PM
Nintos winces at Feddon’s mention of despair and finding meaning at the bottom of a bottle; “My friend, I have lost greatly in this wold. Pain so deep that drove me to the bottom of a bottle too. Nothing is ever found there.”

Nintos goes silent and thinks over what Feddon shares about his team journey.
[Knowledge roll 11]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 10:35:10 AM
Rhys holds back his anger and refrains from rattling the self-absorbed dwarfs teeth with the back of his hand. ” Go on” he can barely get the word out so deep is his anger at this miscreant.

DM Melvin  
Thursday October 13th, 2022 2:59:06 PM

Paige mistrusts this milk stuff, and focuses on the maps.

Myre finds him funny, and asks about whether devils invented the color blue. "Nah," Feddon said, almost serious. "For the color blue, you need angels to invent something so horrible.... And for something so chaotic as the scar, only a deal between devils and demons will do."

The group begins to pepper Feddon with questions about the story's details. Zarsellet asks about the other story but Feddon seems ready to focus. Fingers brings out the own maps.

Nintos shares sympathy with Feddon. Rhys is significantly more impatient but she holds her anger in check for now.

-------------

And so, Feddon began to speak of the formation of a group meant to discover the mystery of the scar, and later of the blue lights. Of a team composed of himself, of a dwarf miner named Emmett (that you heard already mentioned), of an elf archer who's name can't bloody be remembered now, of a colorful halfling or two, and of a teenage girl named Clarisse.

The story wound back and forth through the sparse areas and hard travel, but no part of the group ever made it even close to the cave that you now seek. The kobolds found them first. Hundreds of them, for all that they would let anyone see them. And Feddon's now ex-wife among them, having told everything.

Feddon eventually moves on, pulling out half a map, a coin with a hole in it, and a small bag. "This'll let Emmett know its time to go to the cave, that it's time to start putting the past behind us. He's got the other half. And... take this small token as an apology for all the commotion."

Inside the satchel is a masterwork cold iron light mace, a darkwood buckler, a potion of Hide from Animals, and a potion of Barkskin.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 7:33:42 PM
Zarsellet finishes his notes and packs the writing supplies back. "Thank you for the information. It'll help explain the story once I have a chance to flesh out the details."

He glances around at the group. "So are we facing an army of kobolds? Not to difficult individually, but hundreds?"

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 7:50:13 PM
Rhys recalls that Emmett was named as a dwarf in charge of a mining operation somewhere near the general area they were originally heading for. He consults the maps that Paige has unfurled and rests his name on a marked point with the name Emmet noted besides it. “Here. I think this is where we should head next.”

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 8:24:07 PM
Xuce looks around at the group "With the information, we have now do we need anything else before we head out?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 9:07:08 PM
As Feddon mentions Emmett Nintos nods and speaks up; “Is he still the leader of a mining company out this way? What are some signs we might see that we are getting close to them?”

Nodding to Zarsellet; “Anything in great numbers will be difficult. We will have to find a strategy against such a large number of foes.” Nintos pulls out his spellbook and begins looking through the spells within and what might be useful.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 10:19:32 PM
Paige checks Xuce’s wound and wrinkles her brow. ”Maybe we should take rooms for the night, or at least take a long rest at the campsite, before we head out?”

The cleric looks briefly at the items the dwarf has laid out for the party, then looking at her friends she raises one tawny eyebrow, and enquires if anyone wishes to lay claim to one of the items.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 11:00:31 PM
Kwarsk ponders, then muses aloud to the group, "A teenage girl named Clarisse? What are the odds that it's the very same Clarisse in Plateau City whose prophetic vision sent us on this quest to begin with?"

Kwarsk turns to Feddon and says, "Feddon... this Clarisse, did she look like... (Kwarsk describes Clarisse of Plateau City's physical appearance) and have a gift for seeing visions or prophecies?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday October 13th, 2022 11:55:19 PM
I vote for spending the night. Remember what we said about having plenty of time to sleep on the ground in our bedrolls?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday October 14th, 2022 12:24:18 PM
Zarsellet pauses when Nintos looks over spells for large numbers of enemy. "One of my earliest outings was with a small group to.... Well, that doesn't matter. But we opened a door and faced a swarm of bugs. Regular weapons smashed a couple at a time but there were just too many. Choice was run or die. Ever since then I've always carried a couple of flasks of Acid and Alchemists Fire. Sounds like a similar problem, just a larger scale. Maybe we all should carry a few flasks? Cost a bit of coin but if needed they're worth it!"

At Paige's implied question he glaces at the satchel. Seeing nothing of interest though he just shakes his head slightly as he turns away.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday October 14th, 2022 12:28:18 PM
Myre gets a brief flash of excitement when Xuce mentions heading out immediately, but her friends quickly quash that hope. They're still right, though. Plenty of time for sleeping under the stars in the days ahead!

The thought that Clarisse may have known more about this blue cave than she let on concerns Myre. If she had a whole adventure around it that failed...well, shouldn't she have mentioned that? She tries to think back to what little she knows about Clarisse, looking for a reason. Part of her wants to think Clarisse was a little mad, but that may be her imagination playing tricks on her.

"Hundreds of kobolds are dangerous, but if we know to expect them then we can plan accordingly, right?" She declines to state whether she means prepare to attack them or prepare to avoid them.

That potion of barkskin catches Myre's eye, but then she remembers that she's got her fancy bracers and Nintos is basically fighting naked. Plus, it might actually help the front line folks more since it worked alongside regular armor. Either way she realizes she's not the most appropriate person to grab it.

She briefly wonders if the other potion would let her hide from Waddles, but quickly dismisses the idea. She looks down at her toy & thinks, "you're not actually a pig, after all..."

DM Melvin  
Friday October 14th, 2022 2:34:50 PM

Zarsellet continues jotting down notes, and asks if THEY are going to face hundreds of kobolds. "Truth be told, I'd be surprised if you met any at all. Far as I know, they all moved down south."

Rhys is ready to move on to the mining camp.

Xuce asks if you need anything else before heading out. Feddon notes that if you do, he's probably not the one to ask.

Nintos asks about signs that they are getting close to the camp. After Feddon stares for a bit, "Well, I imagine you'd see a camp, and it'd be in the middle of nowhere, and there'd be some dwarven mines around.... I'm na really sure what's trippin you up, but you lay off that milk, you hear."

Paige and Fingers want to rest before heading out.

Kwarsk asks Feddon if it's THAT Clarisse. "Well, it's been a while so I don't know what she looks like now. But knowledge of the scar, some form of divination, stubborn as a mule? Yeah, that definitely sounds familiar."

Zarsellet has a second thought that maybe its good to consider strategies, in case something unexpected pops up.

Myre is excited to get out, but agrees to spend the night. She also seems worried about the hundreds of Kobolds but even these gods aren't so cruel as to send you on such an encounter. But they are cruel enough to send you some leaders with hidden pasts and their own agendas, so that tracks.

The town is glad to let you spend the night and access food for free, so you can camp here or be on your way.

They also give the group 600 gp for your troubles. There's not much to shop here, but you can probably buy some basic supplies, i.e. restocking ammo or alchemical weapons. The group can also continue to discuss strategy or division of loot.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday October 14th, 2022 8:44:13 PM
Paige picks up the mace, and gives it a little practice swing. It feels a familiar, yet different, and she appreciates that that difference can come in handy in certain situations. She eyes the dark wood buckler, then reaches out a tentative hand to lift it. ”This is so much lighter than the one I own!” she says, astonished. ”What wood is this? she adds, showing the buckler to Rhys.

Looking at the members of the party, she enquires if anyone minds if she claims the two items offered by Feddon, before adding ”somebody collect those potions!”

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday October 14th, 2022 9:03:35 PM
Rhys examines the buckler at Paige’s request. ”I’ve seen this wood before…it’s Darkwood; strong but very light. It would suit you well, and that mace will prove useful should we face fey or demons. I think you should carry them both. Alas the familiar clang of your armour will now be altered by the ‘clonk’ of wood upon metal as you may make your way. Pots and pans and wooden spoons; you will sound like the entire kitchen in no time.” the elf gives Paige a gentle rap on her armour to make his point, and a playful nudge before he dodges out of the way should she return the favour.

Rhys helps prepare camp for an overnight stay. In no time he has a fire burning with a pot of fresh water steaming over it. He pulls a dagger from beneath his cloak and begins peeling and chopping vegetables, herbs and potatoes. Each deft movement sends a piece of carrot, potato, celery or herb into the pot, with assorted peels, eyes and ends gathering in a small pile between his feet. ”You’ll find cured meats and bread in that hamper under the tarp” he points with his dagger to no one in particular.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday October 14th, 2022 11:08:33 PM
Fingers buys four Alchemist's Fire. I thought they said we'd be sleeping in an inn, not the courtyard...

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday October 14th, 2022 11:35:22 PM
Zarsellet watches, a little bit confused. "Oh. So we're staying in town and camping? OK I guess. At least it should be safe."

Seeing Rhys preparing a meal he moves in to help. "I know nothing about cooking, but I'm willing to follow instruction, and maybe learn a bit?" He goes to where Ryhs pointed for the cured meat and bread.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Saturday October 15th, 2022 8:44:37 AM
Frustrated with this oaf of a dwarf, Nintos blankly stairs at him before walking away.

Turning to the group; “With the 600 gold we just received and the 300 we have in our party funds, it might be a wise investment to put that towards a healing wand while we are heading out into the wild.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Read Magic, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Grease, Obscuring Mist
Acid Dart: 5/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Saturday October 15th, 2022 1:35:39 PM
Xuce says "I'd like the Barkskin potion if nobody else wants it, and maybe Fingers could take the other. Might come in handy for scouting..." turning to Nitos " I think that's a good idea about getting a healing wand."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday October 15th, 2022 3:48:21 PM
Kwarsk smiles as Xuce takes the Barkskin potion. Good, that makes two of us to distract foes while Rhys and the spellcasters go in for the final blows...

Kwarsk follows Fingers to the general vendors and seeing Fingers' purchase decides that's a great idea, in light of the monkey swarm, and purchases his own four (4) alchemist's fire...

[OOC: character sheet updated with this purchase, too.]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Saturday October 15th, 2022 10:21:37 PM
”Do you think we need another wand of healing?” Paige says to Nintos looking puzzled. We still have the one Berem gave us after we cleared out The Patch and it should be good for quite a while.”.*

Paige rummages around in her pack, then adds “I don’t have any more potions of healing, else I’d give them to you to distribute. It’s always a good idea for folks to have at least one potion of healing on their person.”[/i][/b]

(OOC: Wand of CLW2 - 1d8+2 x 40 charges….see DM post July 7, 2022)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Saturday October 15th, 2022 10:31:11 PM
Zarsellet nods at the idea. "Never hurts to have plenty of healing. Just like the potions you mention. Who all can use a wand?"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Sunday October 16th, 2022 2:25:15 PM
Myre looks at Rhys curiously as he sets up camp in their suite. She looks up, half expecting to see starlight, but sees only ceiling. Myre shakes her head, clearing the vision of a potential future in which her friends had opted to camp overnight in the wilderness. She looks forward to eating his stew.

In the meantime, there's treasure. She claims her 600 gold. Seems like a lot for throwing rocks at monkeys and threatening an old man, but she'll take it. She leaves the equipment to her companions, though she'll take the potions if no one else expresses interest.

"So, tomorrow we leave for a mining camp to reunite Feddon with whatshisface, and then I assume we'll get a better idea of just what's going on? Is that right?" She looks around to her friends for confirmation.

DM Melvin  
Monday October 17th, 2022 1:35:47 PM

The group discusses and divides the treasure haul, and begins purchasing (or discusses purchasing) supplies. There is some confusion, and the shop keepers explain to some of you that you got 600 gp from the town total (75 gp each, though you can agree to lend your share to the consumables users, or use your own unspent funds).

Rhys prepares camp and food, much to the delight of the rest of the group that anticipated hitting the town inn.

Feddon leaves you be with a grunt goodbye. Nintos responds with polite smoldering.

Whether in a camp or an inn, you all get an uninterupted sleep, and head out to the nearby camp the next morning.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday October 17th, 2022 2:16:30 PM
Myre has forgotten whatshisface's name at the mining camp, and can't be bothered to look through her past memories to find it. She's sure to ask Feddon to confirm his old friend's name before he grunts and takes off.

Other than that, she's ready to take off to the camp.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=10 ; d20+9=15 ;
Monday October 17th, 2022 2:20:38 PM
(OOC: Thank you Paige for the reminder of the CLW wand we do have. Who has that? Is it still fully charged? If so, I think we are good to just divide out the 600 and everyone can start saving up for what they might need… We still do have 300 in the party funds for future use.)

Nintos move and takes his 75 gp from what was given. With the unknown of what is going to happen due to the word on the large number of Kobolds, Nintos goes to bed early and prepares for the morning ahead; “I am going to head to our room at the inn. I need to prepare a few scrolls before tomorrow.”

Going to his room, Nintos scribes a scroll of Grease and Obscuring Mist from his prepared spells. With the onset of potential battle, he swaps out familiar utility spells for more battle ready spells.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday October 17th, 2022 3:12:24 PM
Before settling in for the night, Paige makes sure to take a moment and speak to the party members, commending them on their efforts to subdue the chaos in the marketplace of Sheuvan Fort caused by the druid Feddon. She singles out the newest members, letting Zarsellet know that she found his spirited song during the confrontation to be inspiring, and congratulating Xuce on effectively intercepting the monkeys and keeping bystanders safe.

”I collected the healing wand, since I can use divine magiks with confidence. In certain situations I can hand it to another - like if I’m required on the front line” Paige answers in response to Nintos question. ”By the way” she adds, ”conjuring that dog was a clever trick. Positioning him in a flanking position would provide Kwarsk or Rhys with a decided advantage in some situations.”

Paige reaches a hand towards Waddles and scritches it’s head before gently tugging on a rubber ear. She smiles at Myre and volunteers, with a grin ”you know, you can be pretty scary little one.” adding with a wink, Good scary, that is!

In the morning, the cleric will pray to Domi for guidance and the daily blessings of divine magiks.



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Monday October 17th, 2022 3:53:01 PM
Xuce takes his share of the reward from whoever is passing it, "Thank you. The WLA is always happy to offer assistance when the needs of the many are in need."

He then makes his way to the group's room and meditates on the day's events.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday October 17th, 2022 5:33:56 PM
Zarsellet accepts a share of the payment. Hearing the praise from Paige he is surprisingly embarrassing. He was used to applause and compliments when he sang for pure entertainment, but this was different. All of the team had been working and he had just done his little part. He does his best to accept the words and not show his embarrassment.

When she mentioned the healing wand he nods. "I can cast the spell myself when needed, but my magic is pretty limited. Perhaps later there will be more coin that can be used for purchase of a second wand."

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday October 17th, 2022 5:51:55 PM
Rhys shares out bowls of the thick and hearty vegetable stew along with chunks of bread and slices of dry-cured meat to those that want it. Whatever is left over he shares with any of the local urchins who might be still in the area. Dinner completed he collects his share of the reward, cleans up the post dinner mess and tends to the mules. He wonders about Clarisse and the trauma he imagines she has suffered to make her forget whatever history she shared with the dwarf Feddon.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday October 17th, 2022 11:44:19 PM
Fingers has a few bowls of stew, and after dinner checks over his tools, now that we're closer to our objective.

He has a thought. He sets up a few simple locks and a trapped box, then sees if he can open them using his Mage Hand from five feet away. It may take some practice.

DM Melvin  
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 1:58:09 PM

Fingers tries some stuff with mage hand. He finds that he can open unlocked chests fine from mage hand, but using lockpicks or disarm tools proves too hard. (See separate email.)

There isn't much more to do and prepare to leave. And there isn't much of note for a few hours of wandering.

Eventually, you start to come to a clearing with a bunch of small tents and dwarves with mining equipment hanging about. Like Feddon said, it's not hard to tell that this is the camp you were looking for.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=9 ;
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 4:42:04 PM
Paige is glad that it was so easy to find the camp the group was looking for. She hopes Kwarsk or a party member with better luck at diplomacy to take the lead. She studies the tents to see is one if fancier than the others or festooned with something that might signify a leader in the encampment. (Perception = 9)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=21 ; d20+8=10 ;
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 5:14:31 PM
While Zarsellet wasn't a leader or anything like that, this dwarven camp looked interesting. Besides, he was beginning to wonder where this cave with blue lights was. He looks around at the tents trying to pick one that looked like it would be for the leader of the camp. He heads in toward that tent. "Hello. I'm looking for a cave with blue lights? Feddon Flintsky told us that we might get some information here. Could you direct me to your leader?"

OOC: Ouch! The 21 is perception to spot the tent of the leader. The 10 is my diplomacy roll for asking for direction. Guess my voice cracked? Should have shared a drink first!

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17  d20+8=28 ; d20+10=15 ;
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 6:10:27 PM
(OOC: How long did we travel/time passed since the fight, so I can adjust HP for nights rest)

Xuce goes after Zarsellet and looks about. (OOC how do the dwarves look, what condition is the camp in? The first roll is sense motive (28), second is perception (15))

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 7:52:14 PM
”you know, you can be pretty scary little one.”

Myre nods slowly, watching Paige curiously as she scratches Waddles. She wonders how Paige will feel about that after she learned what the toy pig was for...IF she learned what the pig was for. So far, no one had asked! She knew someone probably would eventually, they always do.

For now, she nods. "I am the apotheosis of scary." She punctuates the statement with a cheerful smile.

***

She watches Zarsellet ask to speak with the manager, glad that they've picked up a face. Myre was afraid she'd have to learn diplomacy. That would be unfortunate.

With a sigh, Myre decides to search her memories for the miner's name. "Emmett," she states suddenly. "I'm not sure if he's in charge, but he's the one we're supposed to talk to." She has a hunch that dropping Feddon's name is a great way to make Emmett refuse to speak with them, so she keeps that name to herself.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=27 ; d20=2 ;
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 9:58:05 PM
Kwarsk looks around and, using his deep knowledge of Dwarven culture, (OOC no named skill, just whatever any Dwarf should have) identifies the likely tent of the headdwarf (OOC Perception 27) and after a moment's contemplation (during which Zarsellet sallies forth and speaks), Kwarsk begins walking towards the tent he selected (which may or may not be the one Zarsellet selected) and on arrival bellows a proper Dwarven greeting - loud, boisterous, and to all species other than Dwarves... obnoxious? Kwarsk's greeting in Dwarven, to all within earshot, is "Hail and well-met my Dwarven brothers and sisters. I am Kwarsk, the Dwarven face of this motley party of adventurers. I seek our brother Emmett, whom I hear is in charge of this mining operation. I and my companions are in search of news of a cave with one or more strange blue lights. What say you?"

(OOC Diplomacy = 2)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 10:37:28 PM
As they arrive to the town Nintos reminds the group; “Don’t forget, Feddon gave us the coin with a hole in it for Emmett. That will signify its time to go to the cave. Maybe we shouldn’t go in asking every miner we come across about a cave with blue lights.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 10:51:09 PM
Rhys follows the others into the camp and awaits word of the whereabouts of Emmett. He stays close to the wagon and mules and does his best to simply blend in.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 11:44:55 PM
Fingers is always surprised how often half the party rushes to be the one to talk to strangers. Not having anything to add, he asks Rhys to show him how to help care for the mules.

DM Melvin  
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 3:50:01 PM

Reminder: you spent the night in the camp so HP, spell slots, etc. are reset.

The following characters look around: Paige (Perception 9), Zarsellet (21), Xuce (15), Kwarsk (27). There isn't much to see within the quite utilitarian campsite. There are maybe a dozen dwarves total, with a number of tents, carts, and mining equipment piles. The dwarves seem to be mining simple iron ignots, and smelting them there for presumably a later transport back to fort Izen.

Zarsellet asks some people around, mentioning the cave and Feddon (Diplomacy 10). Myre reminds Zarsellet of who they are meeting, and Kwarsk adds some color but fails to aid another (Diplomacy 2). Nintos is nervous about mentioning a cave with blue lights but that ship seems to have sailed. Myre is nervous about mentioning Feddon but keeps that to herself.

Rhys and Fingers stay behind.

It doesn't take long to find the camp leader, Emmett the mining guild contact. Xuce's sense motive indicates no ill intent or hiding.

By which I mean, Emmett seems to be all business, scoffing at Kwarsk's introduction. "Well met. I am Emmett, just Emmett. You're a little bit far from any tour group, aren't you?"

He grunts at the blue caves thing. "Well, I know better than to tell an adventurer to just turn back, so why don't you all tell me who you are and what you want? And then I'll tell you to just turn back."

In response to the mention of Feddon, "The less I hear about him, the better. But I know he has more sense than to just get a group to look for this cave. So I'd love to know what you did to the poor guy to get him to talk."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 5:58:10 PM
Zarsellet glances at the 'dwarven face' of the group and wonders.... Nah!

"Interesting that you'd mention Feddon that way. He caused quite a stir back in town. Used some magic that shouldn't be used in crowded areas. He seemed to be, distracted might be a good word. Like he'd been through more than just battling too many kobolds, which is what he mentioned." He glances over at Nintos, "And there was the coin. Nintos, Do you have it? He said it was time to go to the cave."

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 9:06:44 PM
Rhys walks Fingers through the care and feeding of the mules, showing him how to hitch and unhitch the animals and brush them down. ”I am no expert, but left I brushed and matted, the harness will eventually cause a sore to develop. I haven’t worked with mules before but I assume they are just like the pack horses we used on our hunting trips”. Rhys slips a feed bag over the head of each of the mules, and while they are distracted eating he works his way around each animal checking their hooves for any embedded stones or other damage. Finding none he turns his attention to the conversations taking place with the dwarves.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 10:08:59 PM
Kwarsk is bemused by Emmett's all-business response, but then ponders a moment and recalls that the rest of the mining guild was much the same, regardless of ancestry. Kwarsk observes that Zarsellet seems well-spoken enough, and... how could Kwarsk have forgotten about the coin? Kwarsk joins Zarsellet in glancing at Nintos expectantly, maintaining a stoic guard pose and occasionally sweeping the area with his eyes for anything out of the ordinary.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 10:15:54 PM
Myre listens to Zarsellet dance around the story. "He was drunk and summoned monkeys. We stopped the monkeys and told him to behave himself. He told us a story and gave us a coin to show you. Also said you two knew the woman whose 'vision' started this whole adventure when she was a teenager." She thinks for a moment longer. "I think that's it."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=18 ;
Wednesday October 19th, 2022 11:02:57 PM
Happy to see the littler folk dealing with Emmett, Paige stays a little distance from the group so as not to crowd the mining camp leader. She takes in the general condition of the utilitarian camp and the demeanour of the dozen or so dwarf inhabitants, then looks to see if there is a sign of Domi, Alemi, or other evidence of a medical tent in the encampment. (Perception = 18)



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 8:15:05 AM
“It actually wasn’t Emmett who led us to you, it was Doris and Boris from the mining guild who sent us your way. Feddon was just a happy coincidence that helped focus our search.” Nintos pulls free the coin [ooc if he has it] and holds it out for Emmett to see; “Feddon said you’d know it was time to go to the cave with this.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


DM Melvin  
Thursday October 20th, 2022 2:54:46 PM

Rhys and Fingers focus very intently on the horses.

Zarsellet tells him flat out about Feddon. "Heh, heh, the old rascal still got it." Emmett scoffs at the coin, but he takes it.

Kwarsk decides to remain silent for the sake of diplomacy.

Myre brings up Clarisse but we're actually saving that for another story.

Paige looks around for medical tents or religious signs. Nothing really pops out at first. There seem to be some basic first aid around, but it's not clear what they do for religion or medical emergencies, if anything.

Nintos mentions to Emmett (and reminds us) that this is really from Doris and Boris. "Well, I guess it really is time." Emmett takes a look at the sun. "We don't have much time left. You have Feddon's half of a map, then follow me."

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On second glance, Paige begins to recognize the random space and poles as a possible religious space, though she can't tell which religion or how.

Emmett takes out his own coin, giving it to Kwarsk. "I figure the all mighty dwarf head of the party ought to take the honors." He directs the dwarf and Nintos to place their respective coins on each of the poles he highlights, as he places the two maps into the middle of the poles (Climb DC 10).

"Scald, have mercy upon us all," Emmett mutters to himself.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 6:45:43 PM
Seeing things progress Zarsellet fades back in the group letting the others that know better take the lead. He watches as they set up the map, and put the coin and another matching it on poles on opposite sides of the map.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 12/17 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 7:18:57 PM
Xuce is not sure exactly what's going on remains silent and watches the rest of the group and those around.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 9:13:08 PM
Paige waits.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 10:15:07 PM
Kwarsk follows Emmett's direction, and sets down his Tower Shield on the ground for this.

Kwarsk looks over the pole nearest him, rubs his gloved hands together for a bit, making some friction heat to keep the leather gloves supple, and begins climbing, completing his task with ease.

(OOC Climbing Take 10, result = 15 after deducting for chain shirt, and leaving the tower shield on the ground during the task.)

Kwarsk looks at Emmett expectantly, then recalls Nintos was supposed to be climbing up the other pole. Kwarsk grimaces and turns to see Nintos...

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 10:15:07 PM
Myre watches with interest before blurting out, "OH! Because the sun is going down! I get it now. I thought the cave was going to explode soon or something..."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 11:24:58 PM
[ooc: I assume that the poles are more than about 20' tall. Otherwise, Kwarsk and Nintos would just say "Fingers, could you put this coin up there?"]

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 11:26:22 PM
Fingers watches with interest. Is this one of those sunbeam-unlocks-the-secret things he's heard in all the old stories? Very cool!

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Thursday October 20th, 2022 11:32:19 PM
Rhys keeps hold of the mules in case something bizarre happens that might frighten them.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20=14 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 7:16:14 AM
Nintos looks at the pole he is told to place the coin. Not being the most physically strong one in the group, he looks to the others to see if they would climb the pole. But decides to do it himself. [Climb Check 14]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


DM Melvin  
Friday October 21st, 2022 2:45:50 PM

As Kwarsk and Nintos place the coins correctly (with some help), Fingers asks if this is a "sunbeam unlocks the secret" situations like he's read in old stories.

"No!" Emmett replies.

Sunbeams pour through the coins, focused upon the reformed map below.

"Yes," Emmett sighs.

Writings from invisible ink become visible. Drawings of mountains begin to form. And in the end, there is a clear spot, the location of the secret cave, only three hours away.

"Well, there it is, with a bit of advice. You'd best be turning around right now, and forgetting you saw that. I don't know if the worst is if you fail, or if you actually succeed."

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20=18 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 4:21:56 PM
Taking the best notes he can in his journal; “Emmett, what can you tell us about this location? Both you and Feddon both seemed concerned about the cave. Every detail you can recall will help us ultimately prepare for what we might face.” [Diplomacy/Cha = 18]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=24 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 8:24:39 PM
Paige takes out her maps and hastily marks down the co-ordinates indicated by the sunbeam on the reconstituted map. If there is any additional detail on the map comprised of the two parts that were held by Feddon and Emmett, she makes additional markings on her maps. (Perception = 24)



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=9 ;
Friday October 21st, 2022 9:24:11 PM
Zarsellet backs up Nintos, adding "That's a really strange warning Emmet. 'Don't know if the worst is if you fail, or if you actually succeed.' ?? What do you know about the cave that you're trying to turn us away from it? We don't want to hurt anyone, but any information that you could provide might help us to do the right thing."

OOC: Diplomacy Aid fails though....

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday October 21st, 2022 11:05:12 PM
Myre wonders if anyone, anywhere, has ever heeded such a warning. "Oh, I'm better off not knowing? Well then I suppose I'll go home and become a butcher. Thanks for the warning!" She chuckles at the thought and looks conspiratorially down at Waddles, the only other in on the joke.

"Don't worry, Emmett. We're on a mission from god," quips Myre, briefly forgetting the existence of martyrs.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Sunday October 23rd, 2022 7:27:05 PM
Xuce waits for the group by the wagon, looking at where they'll be heading. A few hours from now and we'll start to get actual answers on this blue light.

Dancing with Dwarves


DMBZ- a little contest... 
Sunday October 23rd, 2022 10:07:21 PM
Hmmm Emmett seems lost in thought for a moment. Well, I'm willing to tell you, but my kin won't be happy if I just give the information away. What do you say to a little wager? Arlo over there thinks he can throw a hammer better than any of you. What do you say to a little contest?

Emmett offers the information he knows about the cave as the dwarves' prize against whatever you decide to put up against it for your wager.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=12 ;
Sunday October 23rd, 2022 10:43:39 PM
Kwarsk was mesmerized by the revealed maps, and tries to commit the immediate vicinity (cave and 1-hour walk radius) to memory (Perception = 12).

Kwarsk then comes out of his reverie at the mention of a hammer-throwing contest. Kwarsk reaches back and fingers his javelins, the only hand-thrown ranged weapon that suits him.

Kwarsk looks around the group and realizes, sadly, that Rhys, the elf, likely has the best throwing accuracy of all of them, and is pretty strong, too.

Kwarsk turns to Rhys and says, "Rhys, as much as it pains me to compliment an elf, you're the most accurate of all of us and strong enough to heft a hammer - what say you - will you accept the challenge on behalf of all of us?" Kwarsk really looks pained with each word of the compliment... to an elf!!!

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday October 24th, 2022 12:00:56 AM
As a prize, I can craft an exquisite treasure casque with impenetrable locks and hilarious traps

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Monday October 24th, 2022 6:44:35 AM
Xuce turns around at the talk of a contest. "A contest you say, sounds like fun."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday October 24th, 2022 12:08:19 PM
Myre puts a comforting hand on Kwarsk's shoulder. "I'm sure that hurt, but it was a very grown up thing to do. I'm proud of you." She smiles at him for a moment before continuing. "I wonder what happens if Rhys loses, though. Seems like this whole thing is a big deal. Wouldn't it be a hoot if the Wold fell into darkness because Emmett was too good a hammer thrower?" She smiles a bit longer, then it turns upside down. "Maybe hoot isn't the right word here?" Another pause, then her face brightens. "Tragedy! That's the word. It would be a real tragedy!

"Anyway, good luck throwing that hammer, Rhys! You've got this! No pressure!"

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday October 24th, 2022 1:38:27 PM
”Seems like an odd thing, to balance the lives of others on the throw of a hammer.”. Rhys moves forward reluctantly to accept the challenge on behalf of the party. ”So what exactly are the rules to this contest?” he asks.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday October 24th, 2022 6:42:51 PM
Nintos dust off his hands. He clearly cannot out throw a dwarf; “I would put 25 gold on anyone on my team vs your champion.” He shakes his coin pouch to signify that he has coin to wager.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Monday October 24th, 2022 7:50:10 PM
Paige looks up momentarily from the work she is doing transcribing details from the dwarvain maps to the party’s maps. ”I might have something that can help, but only if you want it! she announces, before going on to explain what happens to an individual affected by the Enlarge spell.*. She will wait for the party’s champion to respond before invoking any of her divine magiks.

* http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/enlargePerson.html#enlarge-person

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=26 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 8:14:15 PM
Zarselette grins at the whole concept. Emmet might be a ringer, but it still should be an interesting challenge. "I only throw daggers so it's good that we have another champion."

He studies the dwarves around in the crowd looking for any possible spell casters that might try to change the contest.

OOC: Perception 26

DMBZ- a little contest... 
Monday October 24th, 2022 8:30:55 PM
Emmett smiles. Well, it wouldn't be much fun if only two of us were throwing hammers eh? Everyone may participate, and the best throw wins![b] Emmett is prepared to hand light hammers to anyone who decides to participate. A female dwarf named Oakley gets a small can of paint, and applies a small amount to each hammer before it is thrown, to mark the spot it hits.

A few of the dwarves set up a target, and make a line in the dirt with a sweep of a foot. [b]So who wants to go first? A few dwarves line up, and you learn their names are Arlo, Carver, Gunter and Maverick. They frown a bit and jostle each other in the ribs if the team uses any magic, but they do not tell you that it is outside the rules.

OOC-The hammers are light hammers, and count as martial weapons. They have a range increment of 20ft. The target will be set at 30ft, giving a -2 on the throws. If a player is not proficient, there is an additional -4 on the roll. Roll is d20, plus BAB and strength bonus. All contestants will throw twice, taking the better roll.

Let the contest begin!

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+3=21 ; d20+3=23 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:09:47 PM
Kwarsk says, "All of us?!? Well then, let me be the first!" Kwarsk receives his light hammers from Emmett and, hefting them to get a feel for them, makes his two throws, with the first hammer somewhat near the bulls-eye (OOC AC 21) and the second one even closer! (OOC AC 23; NATURAL 20)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20-4=3 ; d20-4=12 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:44:20 PM
Throwing hammers? How interesting! Let's give it a try...

First roll: AC 3. Yeesh, I'm surprised I hit the ground at all with that!

Second roll: AC12 Well, Kwarsk, your lead is in no danger from me!



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20-6=14 ; d20-6=-4 ;
Monday October 24th, 2022 9:54:11 PM
"All of us?" Nintos uncomfortably grabs one of the hammers and gives it a throw. Surprised with how well the throw went he quickly grabs a second and throws it. Laughing; "Well that's more like it."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday October 24th, 2022 11:21:27 PM
Zarsellet steps up.... to watch. Once he sees Kwarsk's throw.... throws! he just nods and waves of any offer. "I can sing to the skill of our champion Kwarsk. But I wouldn't come close the his level of skill with these weapons."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 6:33:22 AM
Xuce walks over to Kwarsk and shakes his hand. "Congratulations man. Those are two of the best hammer throws I have ever seen.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 7:17:30 AM
[OOC: relooking at my post, that first throw was a Nat 20... I was just happy with the 14. lol]

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20-3=16 ; d20-3=3 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 10:52:51 AM
Myre picks up a hammer by the tip of its handle between two fingers, swinging it back and forth. She scratches her head and goes to grabs the hammer by its head before she remembers it's painted. She hurls it at a target. It's...not bad!

"Hey! I'm pretty good at this!" She grabs the second hammer and throws it clean over the target. "Right! Beginners luck it is!"

#1: 16
#2: 3

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+3=12 ; d20+3=11 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 11:23:37 AM
Rhys elects to forgo any magical assistance and picks two hammers, judging their weight and feel before throwing. He hurls each hammer in turn towards the target with limited success (12 and 11). ”It’s a good thing I’m not the only one throwing these” he states.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 5:41:09 PM
Enjoying watching the contest Zarsellet jokingly summons an instrument and starts singing some songs about hammers....

If I Had a Hammer

Hard Hat and a Hammer

Sledgehammer

Legend of John Henry's Hammer

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+1=9 ; d20+1=15 ;
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:48:12 PM
Paige tries the unfamiliar weapon, and bobbles her first attempt (9). The second try is a little better (15).

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 9:54:17 PM
OOC: subtract 4 from those scores for lack of proficiency. In other words 5 and 11.

DM BZ- a little contest...  d20+2=6 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=19 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 8:04:12 AM
The dwarves cheer with good nature and encourage everyone to try their best. For those who did not throw well, there is no jeering. They offer tips, and show how to hold the handle better and when to release to get better aim.

They take their turns, some faring well, and others not so much. Arlo, Carver, Gunter and Maverick enjoy the sport, and take note who among their own needs some more practice!

When the paint marks are tallied it is a close call, but it looks like Kwarsk has emerged the winner! Much applause and clapping of hands on backs follows. But Emmett isn't sure the contest is finished just yet.

Throwing hammers is all well and good, but the true test of a champion is in personal skill without weapons. Who thinks they could pin one of us eh?

Emmett and Nash challenge anyone who would like to try to a wrestling match. Make three CMB rolls vs their CMD of 16. Two successful rolls is enough for a pin! Oakley mutters something about boys and their games, but she seems to be enjoying the games as well.

Let the wrestling commence!

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 10:40:26 AM
"I'll leave this one to those who have physical might to prove. That is unless I could Summon something to wrestle in my place..." He ask with a smile

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+5=13 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=17 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 12:45:56 PM
Rhys reluctantly agrees to the wrestling match. The stout nature of the dwarves provides them some advantage, but he is confident that his own agility and training will be sufficient. His first attempt at a take-down is rebuffed. While the dwarf attempts to return the favour, Rhys slips beneath his lunge and is able to grab hold of his opponent from behind. Leaning back and to the side, he is able to bring the dwarf to the ground where he quickly wraps him with his legs and rolls him onto his back and shoulders. (CMB 13, 19, 17; used dex instead of strength as unarmed attacks are aided by finesse).

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+3=12 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=11 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 5:59:32 PM
Looking at Oakley, Paige makes a ‘V’ with the pointer and middle fingers of her right hand, - points the fingers at her eyes, and then points the fingers at the female dwarf - in the sign of ‘I’m looking at you’. If Oakley is willing, the half elf cleric will attempt a few manoeuvres, but finds her opponent sturdier than anticipated. (12, 9, 11)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+1=21 ; d20+1=20 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:14:44 PM
Myre looks the dwarves up and down. She quickly decides that any of them could lift her one-handed. She decides it is hopeless, and that thought enrages her.

She points to Emmett and simply states "You!" She lets loose something that could be considered a war-cry of sorts, and charges.

In what will be a moment Myre remembers forever, she leaps at Emmett and wraps her arms around the dwarf. She allows her momentum to carry her forward, knocking him off his feet. The two roll over each other until Myre ends up on top of the seemingly dazed Emmett, hands on his shoulders. "STAY DOWN!" she cries out, and is surprised when he does so!

She stands and wipes her hands before the full realization of what just happened hits her. She looks down at her hands in shock for a moment before simply stating. "Umm...ta-da!" She smiles uncertainly.

Grapple #1: nat 20
Grapple #2: 20

I'm as shocked as anyone.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 7:46:21 PM
Xuce stands off to the side cheering everyone on.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+3=11 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=8 ;
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:12:05 PM
Inspired by Rhys and Myre, Kwarsk waits his turn for Nash, and then says in Dwarven, "Begin!"

Kwarsk has confidence in his Monk training amongst worshipers of Pantheon, and... it is misplaced. Kwarsk does not realize (and will not realize for a while) that he has a 'tell,' that whichever foot he has forward, he makes a wrestling attempt to the opposite side. Nash quickly susses this and expertly blocks all of Kwarsk's attempts, slipping in a trip on the third block, leaving Kwarsk crumpled in an embarrassed heap! (OOC 11, 9, and 8, all of which don't come close to 16)

Kwarsk resolves that he must redouble his training amongst the Monks of Pantheon!

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:35:40 PM
Zarsellett hears the next challenge and openly laughs. "I might be able to grapple and pin myself. But the only way I could win against any of the dwarves here would be if they were already bound, blind-folded, and gagged! I'll watch and record the winner, but pass on wrestling."

OOC: The crits have already been rolled. I'd probably get the 1 and 2!

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday October 26th, 2022 9:42:59 PM
Muuru stares aghast at Myre's audacity -- which proved successful!

Myre Invictus! Brava! He applauds and laughs heartily.

DM Brian Z- a little contest...  d20+5=24 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=9 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:03:07 AM
The challenge is accepted and the team faces off with some wrestling matches. Nintos offers to summon something in his place, but that may lie outside the spirit of the challenge.

Rhys is able to take advantage of his agility, and pins Nash. No easy feat, the dwarf is suitably impressed.

Paige makes an attempt to pin Oakley, but the girl knows her stuff and is difficult to pin.

Myre finds a deep well of inspiration and tackles Emmett before pinning him to the ground. At first he is shocked, and then shows approval for the prowess shown. A fine showing lass!

Kwarsk faces off with Nash, but is unable to budge the stocky dwarf.

The rest of the team yells encouragement as the matches are completed, and the dwarves take their turn.

Nash is up first, and with a few surprise moves is able to pin Kwarsk. Oakley tries to pin Rhys, but comes up short. Emmett challenges Muuru, taking on the largest opponent. He does have some success, but finds himself unable to pin the minotaur.

Well. That didn't exactly go to plan eh? But fun was had all around, at least I hope! Anyway, I think it's time to celebrate.

Emmett and the other dwarves retrieve some refreshments from their supplies and invite the team to stay in their camp for the night. Food and drinks are offered, and then Gunter stands up and offers a toast with a little bit of a gleam in his eye. How would you feel about one last contest? Let's see who can keep up with us with their drink. What do you say?

OOC- Everyone may participate if they wish. In order to keep up with the dwarves, a character will need to pass three fortitude saves, DC 12

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday October 27th, 2022 2:59:47 PM
“The bottle has done too much harm in my life...” Nintos says with a hint of sadness. He finds himself fingering through a spellbook to ease his mind.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+5=7 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=22 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 5:37:03 PM
Rhys accepts what he hopes is the final challenge. (Fort 7, 20, 22). The drink is surprisingly strong and not too smooth.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=17 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:08:05 PM
Paige nibbles some food before stepping up for the challenge, hopping that whatever drink the dwarves have on tap isn’t too potent. ”A little social lubricant is acceptable, however, I have seen the damage that can occur when one seeks solace in a bottle.” says the cleric, giving Nintos a gentle noogie on the shoulder.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+7=23 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=19 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 6:23:20 PM
Kwarsk considers, and says, "Well, though I prefer white gold, I could hardly call myself a Dwarf if I couldn't out-drink the lot of you," he says with a grin, and then begins the drinking contest.

(OOC: Dwarves get +2 on saves vs. poison. In our world, alcohol is actually a poison, but the rolls are 23, 8 (Natural 1), and 19 without it, or 25, 10 (Natural 1), and 21 with the +2 vs. poison)

Kwarsk pounds the first drink without any noticeable effects, but the second one goes down the wrong pipe and Kwarsk's tunic is now quite messy. Kwarsk recovers soon enough, and easily drains the third mug.

(edit: fixed +3 to be +2)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+3=12 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=5 ;
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:13:35 PM
Zarsellet hears the next contest is drinking! "This one I'll join in. Even if I lose I still win, and just suffer tomorrow!"

That said, Zarsellet manages the first drink.... OOC: 12, 8, 5

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Thursday October 27th, 2022 8:14:41 PM
Xuce refrains from drinking any alcohol but does drink some green tea and cheers others on.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday October 27th, 2022 10:27:53 PM
Muuru takes a few drinks -- but not as part of the competition -- and cheers on his fellows.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+2=15 ;
Friday October 28th, 2022 12:20:50 AM
Myre's super pumped about her wrestling win, but she's not crazy. "My dad always said you should push your luck, but be careful not to bully it." She plops down next to the dwarves and grabs one of the drinks in those little glasses. She stares at it while she swirls it around. "What is this stuff anyway?" She casually drinks it down while waiting for an answer.

It hits her throat like acid and her eyes fly open just a moment before she struggles to get herself under control. Her eyes water and she shakes just a bit while she fights the urge to cough up a lung. "It's good!" The words wheeze out of her, but breathing again breaks the dam. She coughs and coughs while her eyes water. She's finally able to breathe after a few seconds, but the air burns her throat. The lack of air and liquor combine to make her extremely light-headed. She sways a little and sinks into her chair, relaxed. "I love myself too much to try that again. You win this round, Mr. Dwarves!"



DM Brian Z- a little contest...  d20+6=16 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+6=15 ; d3=2 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=23 ; d20+6=24 ;
Friday October 28th, 2022 8:44:56 AM
The team takes part in downing some stout dwarven ale. The dwarves partake heartily, and you get the impression they might have done this even if you weren't here. Some of them fare little better than the adventurers, but in the end they squeak out a win.

Emmett is pleased with the results of the contest, and the fun that was had. Aye, it looks like you beat us, and at some of our own games too! Allright then, a deal's a deal.

Here's what we know. We came across that cave a little while back, when we were scouting for new locations for the Mining Guild. The blue glow is no rumor as you'll see soon enough. Inside the cave is a large sealed door. We tried it but couldn't get in. Musta been magically sealed. Anyway we moved on.

Some of our elders remember the place though. Seems to be once it was a place of rest, where travelers could stop and refresh during trips through this area. Dwarves and elves built the place together. We're not sure why it was sealed, no one seems to remember that part.

A few days ago, a hunter stopped through here, selling a few wolf pelts. He said he had seen some signs of kobolds in the area you'll be going to, so best be careful.

To get the best view, you'll want to get there early, just before the sun comes up. You're all welcome to spend the night and leave whenever you like. We also have a parting gift for you, to thank ye for joining us in some fun.

Maverick approaches, and passes a masterwork warhammer to the group. Good luck in your travels, I hope we all meet again one day.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday October 28th, 2022 1:43:49 PM
Nintos smiles at Paige for her words and will congratulate the winners.

As the conversation turns to the cave, Nintos’ ears perk up and a smile crosses his face at the mention of a potentially magically sealed door. “Dwarves and elves build the place? Hummm, whatever is within could be a common foe or a great treasure.” he begins to pack up his belongings when the party is offered a nights stay.

“Though I am eager to see the craftsmanship of dwarves and elves working together, possibly a nights rest after this tournament would be best.”

Looking at the masterworked Warhammer; “This is a treasured gift. Thank you!” Looking to those who have the arms that would be best suited to swing it; “I am sure we have a someone who will use this weapon in a manner that would being its crafter honor.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday October 28th, 2022 1:56:21 PM
"This all went a lot more smoothly than I thought it would." Myre stretches as she stands. "If we're gonna have to start when it's dark, we should probably get some sleep. It's been a real fun night, though!" Still feeling her drink, Myre gives Emmett an attack hug, leaping and throwing her arms around him. "Thanks for helping us find that cave. If we don't all get devoured by an ancient demon of The Scar, we'll come back and let you know what we find!"

With that, she's ready to sleep.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday October 28th, 2022 1:56:43 PM
Rhys is happy to stay the night, in fact he has already found a comfortable spot near the fire. His pack behind him, he leans back against it and between the influence of the dwarven ale and the heat of the fire he begins to nod off. ”Dwarves and elves crafting together, sounds like the beginning of a prophecy”.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday October 28th, 2022 2:22:48 PM
Kwarsk, too, looks over the masterwork warhammer.

Kwarsk says to Maverick, in Dwarven, "Thank you, Maverick, and all of you (nodding towards Emmett and the other Dwarves, on behalf of all of us for your very gracious gifts of information and fine Dwarven craftsmanship."

Kwarsk turns to his companions and says, "I think this warhammer is more my style than Rhys'," as Kwarsk gestures to the (normal) warhammer at his side. "Some foes aren't cut as easily as they can be smashed. Is anyone else interested in this fine warhammer of Dwarven make?"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday October 28th, 2022 6:20:30 PM
Zarsellet belches loudly (for a fellow his size) "Maybe I should sleep on the wagon?" and passes out....

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday October 28th, 2022 10:12:16 PM
”But how are Feddon and Clarisse implicated? sputters the cleric, confused by Emmett’s information that the cave was discovered only ‘a little while back’. Paige had got the impression the crazy druid and the cleric of Gargul had some history in common with the leader of the mining camp…and it revolved around this blue lit cave…and Clarisse had seen an scroll in her vision…. Had they not been beyond the locked door?

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday October 28th, 2022 11:13:57 PM
Muuru bids the dwarves good night. Oh, and wake me if you'd like me to take a watch.

He retrieves his tools from the cart, and retires to his bedroll to do some work before going to sleep.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Sunday October 30th, 2022 5:11:55 PM
Xuce rubs Nimbus behind his ears "Well it's getting late we better get some rest if we are going to get an early start tomorrow."

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Monday October 31st, 2022 6:37:36 PM
OOC- For those who participated in the drinking contest, the stout dwarven ale provides you with a +1 to fort saves for 1 day

The team gets some rest, and then starts out early. Arlo is on watch when you leave, and gives a few firm handshakes and claps on the back as you depart.

A 2 hour hike at a brisk pace brings you near the entrance to the cave. As the sun rises, the team is treated to a spectacular view of a bright blue glow emanating from the entrance of the cave. There is a brilliant array of blue colors that light up the whole area, and the whole effect lasts for several minutes before reducing in intensity as the sun continues its' climb into the sky.

The cave entrance awaits.....

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+2=19 ; d20+4=20 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 7:55:56 PM
Rhys approaches the entrance to the cave in a low crouch, taking advantage of whatever cover is available. He takes great care with the placement of each step to minimize any noise. (stealth 19). As he nears the entrance he stays alert for any movement from within or around the cave as well as trying to determine the inner dimensions of the cave and how many of the party might be able to enter at any one time. (Perception 20). The elf passes along any information he gains as soon as he can reasonably and quietly do so.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=21 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 8:37:38 PM
Quietly under his breath Nintos mutters an arcane word “evnek wer arcanik irsa.” as he cast Detect Magic. Holding onto the spell while looking around the entrance and excited to study what magic might hold the doors locked that Emmett spoke about.
[Perception 21]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=14 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 9:31:43 PM
Zarsellet follows along with the group. As they approach the cave he readies his short bow in case anything dangerous should happen to come out.

OOC: Perception 14 to watch the cave.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday October 31st, 2022 10:05:35 PM
"Wouldn't it be crazy if we were supposed to go see some other cave that glows blue? That this was, in fact, the wrong shade & that we're looking for more of a green-blue glowing cave?" Myre looks around confident she's not the only one thinking this.

She hangs back when Rhys tries being sneaky, but she's ready to book it down there if she needs to.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=29 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 10:23:27 PM
Kwarsk silently nods as Rhys heads off in a sneaky way. Kwarsk decides silence is the better part of valor and simply alternates between shadowing Nintos and Myre, the two least-armored companions who also happen to lack martial skills.

Kwarsk is at most only moving half-speed in his shadowing, merely trying to be within a Charge's range of any creature that suddenly appears and tries to attack our arcane casters. Kwarsk has gone into full-guard mode, scanning for enemies.

(OOC - Perception = 29)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=13 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 11:43:05 PM
Paige hangs back while Rhys and the sneakier folk approach the entrance of the cave. She glances about (Perception = 13) curious about the source of the blue light. The cleric feels just a little hardier, thanks to the fortifying spirits from the dwarven ale.

DM Sanity info:

Bonus from dwarven ale drunk at drinking contest - +1 to Fort saves - duration 1 day)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+5=17 ;
Monday October 31st, 2022 11:49:00 PM
Muuru readies his crossbow, and tries to stay close behind Kwarsk. He tries to see any traps around the cave entrance (Perception: 17) but he knows that he's hindered because of the distance.

If Rhys gives an all-clear, Muuru will say "All right, no one go in yet," then walk to the entrance and search again.

The Blue Cave


DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 8:55:46 AM
The team approaches cautiously, wary of possible enemies.

Rhys can tell that the outer cave area is large enough for the whole group to enter comfortably.

Nintos looks for signs of magic, but the cause of the blue glow is not magic.

Zarsellet is ready in case anyone attacks the group.

Myre is concerned if this is the 'right' cave. But for now she waits for the scouts to check things out.

Kwarsk is ready for combat, in case any enemies lurk nearby.

Paige also holds back while the scouts do their work.

Fingers looks for traps, and sees nothing dangerous from a distance. He gets an 'all-clear' from Rhys as there are no visible opponents in the immediate area. Upon closer inspection Fingers does not find any traps at the cave entrance, and is comfortable to allow the team to go inside.

The team does find a few footprints in the area, just outside the cave, and some inside the entrance as well....

OOC- DC 12 survival check to identify the prints.

The blue cave

The Blue Cave


Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+6=17 ; d20+4=11 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 3:10:28 PM
Rhys couches down to examine the tracks (Survival 17) and points them out to Fingers and the rest. If in addition to identifying the tracks, he can determine the number and recency of them he will also pass that information along to the rest of the group. Once he enters the caves he will proceed around the edge of the room, looking for hidden doors and other nooks and crannies. (Perception 11)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+5=8 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 4:29:42 PM
Myre would be lucky to figure out the tracks were made by "some sort of foot" and so she doesn't bother.

OOC: I'm assuming Nintos shares the fact that the glow isn't magic.

She is pretty shocked to learn the glow isn't blue. "I guess this is a color found in nature after all. If it's not magic, what is it?" Myre puts her limited knowledge of the natural world to the test, trying to figure out why this cave is glowing. She really does think very hard before sighing and giving up.

Know, nature: 8

She waits for the place to be properly looked over. "While you folks stare at the dirt, I'll keep an eye on our rear." She turns around to keep watch. "I mean behind us. Not our...nevermind."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+12=30 ; d20+10=29 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 6:35:29 PM
Xuce tiptoes (stealth 30) up to the cave and peers around the inside (perception 29) looking for anyone trying to hide.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=21 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 7:11:50 PM
Zarsellet follows at the rear of the group with his little bow. When tracks are mentioned he wondered how tracks got in the area. Did that mean someone was ahead of the group? He knew that some people knew about tracks, but he wasn't one of them.

Since everyone else was studying the entrance to the cave he watched everywhere else in case some enemy happened to approach while they were moving in.

OOC: Perception 21. So then he notices that Myre is also watching their rear.... or behind the group. like he was doing.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:55:52 PM
Whilst the party is grouped about the mouth of the cave, Paige beseeches Domi to fill their hearts with courage*. She then steps back , and takes a place next to Myre and says in a soft voice: ”we’ll keep guard on our flank, but I can move forward if there is trouble.” The half elf rests her palm lightly on the shaft of her new mace.

DM Sanity Info:

*Bless cast on the party - +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws vs fear effects - 2 min. Or 20 rounds

Bonus from dwarven ale +1 to Fort saves - duration 1 day

Spells:
Orisons 0/4 (virtue, stabilize, resistance, guidance)
Level 1 spells 1/3) bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: 0/1 sanctuary )


Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=21 ;
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 10:59:26 PM
Once they give the okay to move forward Nintos uses the end of his quarterstaff as the destination of his Light spell. “That should help us. Not all of us have the vision of a dwarf in the deep mines. I had hopped the blue glow was something arcane, but it could still be something useful for those who study alchemy.”
[Skill check for appropriate Knowledge: 21 (+1 if arcana or dungeoneering)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday November 1st, 2022 11:56:23 PM
Okay, everyone. I think we've learned all we can by sneaking. Cocks crossbow Marching order.

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 7:52:15 AM
Rhys determines the tracks were likely made by kobolds. Most of the tracks outside the cave have worn away with the weather, but the ones inside are easier to identify.

With no obvious enemies present, the team moves into the cave. As the sun continues rising into the sky, the blue glow fades. As you enter the cave, it is now obvious what caused the glow. The walls are covered in blue quartz. While the gem stone may not be particularly valuable, there is a lot of it. The cave must be a significant vein of the mineral.

Thanks to Nintos' light spell, you can see all the way to the back of the cave. There, you find a door. It is currently opened, wide enough for a child to squeeze through. Nintos can see that the door radiates strong abjuration magic. There is also some writing in elven on the door. The door contains a number of intricate carvings, some appear to be dwarven symbols, and others are elven.

Around the rest of the cave, the team finds what looks to be the remains of a campsite.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+5=25 ; d20+4=18 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 11:53:02 AM
"Oh! That's elven!" Once Fingers gives the all clear, she starts heading to the door but stops when Nintos says something about abjuration magic. She sighs, and stops. She doesn't know enough about using magic to tell what spell's on that door, but she knows enough about magic in general to remember that abjuration has a few alarm-type spells. (know arcana: 25)

"I want everyone to promise me that someday we're going to forgo all this sneaking in and just bust the door down, consequences be darned!" She waits for Nintos to figure out what the deal with that aura is.

She does try to squint at the writing from back here, seeing if maybe she can read it without getting too close. (Perception 18)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=17 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 2:48:58 PM
Letting out a chuckle at Myre’s statement about kicking in the door, Nintos nods; “Yes, but let’s save that one for one that doesn’t radiate strong magics. For all we know this could be trapped with an Imprisonment trap linked to this door. And, well, let’s just say you don’t want to experience that.”

Still smiling at seeing a door kicked in brute force, Nintos is glad that one with such beauty tied to it. Nintos, knowing both Elven and Dwarven studies the door. He takes his time and is in no hurry. He quickly slinks off into “library” mode where he takes in every detail of the door, along with the potential of what the spell could be and its purpose.

“Uvelucal valignatic uvelucal saskic!” Is muttered under his breath as cast Detect Magic.
[Spellcraft Roll = 17 while studying with Detect Magic.]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 5:09:25 PM
”The tracks outside are old, worn away by winds and rain, but inside where they are protected from the elements they are clearly those of kobolds. I believe them to be older as well.”. Rhys examines the elven script on or near the door but cannot decipher the dwarven writing at all. ”Wait a moment…didn’t the dwarves say the inner door was closed and they were unable to pass? So who or what awaits us inside now?”.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 5:37:48 PM
Sweeping her gaze from the party’s flank, to focus on the door, Paige studies the elvish script and symbols. The dwarven runes are a mystery, however.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+10=24 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 6:20:52 PM
Xuce looks over the elvish and dwarven script (he speaks both) then glances around the abandoned campsite for anything that might be useful (perception 24)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=13 ;
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 9:20:54 PM
Hearing the discussion and accepting that at least this part of the cave seemed safe Zarsellet uses his small size to move up close to the door to examine it as well. He recognizes the elvish writing but is clueless about the other (dwarvish). He also casts Detect Magic to study the aura, knowing that the wizard probably already has done so.... Unfortunately he has trouble keeping his focus and has no idea what the magic is.... OOC: Detect Magic - Spellcraft 13

"Is Imprisonment Abjuration magic? I'm not familiar with that spell. Probably not something a bard could cast I'm guessing!"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 11:49:01 PM
Looks like we were beaten here by a party of kobolds. Either they bypassed the door's protection spell, or they went in and cast a spell behind them.

Or they opened the door and it vaporized the lot of them. I'll make a less silly guess when you folks tell me what the writing says.

Oh and if it helps, remember I can push the door open or closed from 25 feet away.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=21 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:43:13 AM
Kwarsk advances to the hinged side of the door, not getting between the readers and the door but ending in a position where Kwarsk can peer through the "child-size width" that the door is open. Kwarsk is expecting trouble, silently agreeing with Rhys that the door was supposed to be closed... Kwarsk's Tower Shield is at the ready in his left hand, and his trusty Masterwork Dwarven Waraxe is at the ready in his right hand.

(OOC Perception = 21)

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 7:56:26 AM
Myre looks forward to the day when the team will kick the doors in. Maybe she won't even worry about the consequences.

Nintos studies the door with detect magic. Zarsellet helps out. The auras are no longer attached to specific spells, and are beginning to fade. Nintos can tell there were several auras, and some of them were strong. Looking closely, you can tell that some of the intricate carvings and decoration were actually part of an elaborate puzzle lock, with both mundane and magical components.

Xuce notes some debris in the cave, including a few bits of leftover parts of crossbows, a few bolts, and some leftover twine and rope. Nothing of real value.

Paige takes a look at the writing, along with several others. In dwarven and elven, it reads as follows:

Break not the seal of this door for contained within lies the doom of many
Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC- none of the writing is magic}

Rhys, Fingers and Kwarsk all note the door was reportedly closed. Fingers makes a few guesses, time will tell if they are silly or not. Kwarsk takes a look into the room beyond, and notes some movement.....

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 1:45:13 PM
Myre looks around for kobold corpses, but feels like she would have noticed them by now if they were there.

"Do any of you dirt-readers see signs of a bunch of little dog-man bodies hitting the floor? Maybe the kobold higher-ups just had a bunch of grunts trigger the spells and take the hit? It's not like the world's gonna run out of kobolds anytime soon."

She stares at the ground, trying to answer her own question, but Myre cannot read dirt. "Anyway, the door says that many are doomed because this seal was broken. I think we should look on the bright side and point out that the writing does not say ALL are doomed. Maybe that means even those who made this door recognized it wasn't an apocalyptic threat!" Myre smiles. Evidently she's taking her own advice.

"Can we kick the door open now?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 3:56:12 PM
After taking what notes he needs on the door, Nintos steps aside and smiles at Myre; "My elven friend, why would you want to destroy such an amazing work of craftsmanship by your own peoples work, along the side of those of the dwarfs?" He turns back to the door. "Anyway, it's already opened. I won't be going in first." Nintos waits to move in about halfway following his parties lead.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 5:38:36 PM
Xuce motions to the open door. "Should we just close the door and hope that the doom it speaks of will remain inside?" I hope that will work but I really don't believe we are that lucky

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+2=21 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 7:37:51 PM
Rhys silently draws his curved blade from its scabbard strapped across his back. He signals his companions that he intends to slip into the room and that he has seen movement from within. Carefully placing each footstep he seems to glide through the opening without a sound (Stealth 21). He subconsciously holds his breath as he passes through the threshold, hoping that what’re magic was imbued upon the door has since dissipated. Alert to any noise or further movement he scans the chamber beyond the door (Perception 15)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=8 ;
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 9:42:22 PM
Zarsellet mutters to himself as he reads, "Break not the seal of this door for contained within lies the doom of many? So whoever opened the door was illiterate or stupid?" He hears Myre's words and moves up to check the gnome-sized door. He sings a quick chant and summons some Dancing Lights to float ahead of him, through the door....

He looks through the door and answers Xuce, "The door is open so perhaps the doom is out. Maybe qwe can figure out what is was, or is?" He sends the floating lights through the door.

OOC: Perception 8. I guess I blinked?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 10:17:50 PM
Paige waits for Rhys or Zarsellet to give a sign that the party should advance through the opening. She looks over the shoulders of those in front to see if the opening can be made larger to accommodate those of the party who are not child (or kobold) sized.

DM Sanity info:

Bless (on party) - +1 bonus to attacks and saves vs fear - 2 min. - 1/20 rounds

+ 1 to Fort save from dwarven ale

Spells:
Orisons: 0/4 virtue, stabilize, resistance, guidance
Level 1: 1/3 bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain: 0/1 sanctuary

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday November 3rd, 2022 11:31:48 PM
Muuru reaches out to stop Zarsellet from sending his Dancing Lights through the door, but he's not fast enough. Fool![/] he thinks. [i]If that draws anything's attention, they'll be looking right towards Rhys!

Muttering quietly, he gets as close to the door as he can, crossbow ready. At the first sign of trouble, Myre will get her wish about seeing the door kicked in.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Friday November 4th, 2022 6:41:42 AM
(OOC: is the door opened out, towards us, or in towards the doom?)

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Friday November 4th, 2022 7:42:59 AM
The door opens out, towards the party. It is large, and somewhat heavy, but still in good working condition. DC strength check 8 to move. It is currently open wide enough for a small sized creature to move through.

Zarsellet sends a magic light into the room, lighting the place up.

You can hear some chittering from within, maybe it's a language?
speak draconic, may read spoiler: Highlight to display spoiler: {Wait till they set off the trap!}

The heroes have the initiative...

OOC- The room is 30 foot wide, by 50 feet long. This former entryway and rest area features several benches. Some older furnishings have either deteriorated with age or have otherwise been damaged.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

edit- map link updated



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Friday November 4th, 2022 10:20:47 AM
Rhys whispers back over his shoulder in elven, hoping that the creatures (kobolds?) sharing the chamber with him do not understand his native tongue ” There are kobolds in here and they speak of a trap. I will move further in. Get Fingers to open the door from a distance in case that is what is trapped”

With his warning given, Rhys moves further into the room, perhaps 25 feet (OOC. I haven’t been able to access the map)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday November 4th, 2022 11:51:26 AM
Myre looks down at her hands, wondering if she's been turned into an elf. "Hmm...no, still inky." She shakes her head. Some people see pointy ears and think all elves know each other or something. "I could kick that door for months and not damage it. I'd have to push real hard just to open it...wait, that's a pull door. I guess we're not kicking this one down!"

Xuce actually has a real interesting idea. Just close the door and trap whatever's in there back inside. It won't work since there may be another exit from the place, or the bad thing may have already escaped, or the kobolds may have mining equipment to dig a way out...still some good thinking outside the box, though!

Her magic is not strong enough to move the door, so she lets Rhys be sneaky and lets Fingers handle opening the door. She gets ready to charge in (right behind Kwarsk, of course).

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday November 4th, 2022 5:13:05 PM
Lowering his voice to a whisper; “Rhys is right, they do speak of a trap. Could anyone safely spring the trap and make them think we got stuck in it? I will ready an Acid Dart for the first one that rounds the corner… Unless we think they can be reasoned with?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Friday November 4th, 2022 5:38:57 PM
Xuce nods, and in a low voice he says "I think I can spring the trap safely. Do we know where it is?"
(OOC: don't have access to the map)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=22 ;
Friday November 4th, 2022 6:32:21 PM
Zarsellet backs up to let those that know something about traps get closer. "The kobolds inside say they're waiting for us to set off the trap. It's probably right inside. Might even be something attached to the door? Pulling it open might be the trigger."

OOC: Knowledge-Local 22 to know about kobolds?

"They can see in the dark, right? So my light is only helping us. Does anyone care where I put it? Maybe farther into the room to try and spotlight them? Or at least get a better idea how big it is?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+6=12 ;
Friday November 4th, 2022 8:34:50 PM
Fingers, standing at I10:J11 where he hopes he can't be seen through the door, looks very carefully for traps. If no one rushes him, he'll Take 20 for a result of 26. (If this situation doesn't qualify for Take 20, he'll Take 10 for 16. If he can't do that, use the roll I will do now: 12.)

If he sees nothing, he'll say that trap is either magical in nature or inside the door where he can't see it.

[OOC: Can Mage Hand be used to pull this door open?]

[OOC: Does anyone in the party have Blind-Fighting? I've got smokesticks. Think about it.]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 
Friday November 4th, 2022 10:14:06 PM
The cleric grow anxious for her elven friend. “Hurry up with that door! Rhys is all by himself in there! Catching the attention of both Nintos and Myre she adds: ”keep a lookout for that SCROLL Clarice spoke about, and snag it if you can! Paige prays her spells will hold, and she casts Guidance* on Xuce with a gentle tap on his shoulder saying: ”for the traps…or whatever…

* Guidance - +1 single competence bonus on attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. (Must use within 1 minute (or 10 rounds))

DM Sanity info:

Bless (on party) +1 on attacks and saves vs fear 2 min. - 2/20 rounds

+1 Fortitude from dwarven ale

Orisons: 1/4 - virtue, stabilize, resistance, guidance
Level 1: 1/3 - bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain: 0/1 - sanctuary



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=23 ; d10+2=7 ;
Saturday November 5th, 2022 12:32:51 AM
(OOC - if Fingers is at I10:J11, that's inside the room - Kwarsk would appreciate some clarification on this as by posts, only Rhys had (stealthily) entered the room at all.)

Somewhere at the end of Fingers' examination of the door, Kwarsk catches Fingers' eyes and makes a few simple gestures - Kwarsk sets his body in a runner's stance aimed at shoving the door fully open, then points his index finger at his chest, then points it at the door, then shows Fingers an upraised thumb with a quizzical head-tilted look that is meant to wordlessly imply, "now?"

(OOC - a mere nod or thumb-up from Fingers is enough for Kwarsk to simply barrel through the door.

IF Fingers gives a "go" sign, Kwarsk will, upon entry, make sure to leave 10' (2 squares) behind himself before stopping adjacent to any humanoid creature, of whatever size, saying "Talk before we assume the worst about you and your traps!"

IF Kwarsk has used 20' (4 squares) or less of movement before ending adjacent to a humanoid, Kwarsk is also going to Ready an action to Strike that humanoid with his Waraxe if the humanoids don't make talky-nice with the group (vs. attacking the group).

IF they do make talky-nice, then Kwarsk doesn't attack.

IF the humanoids chose combat with us instead of talky-nice, then Kwarsk's Readied Waraxe swing hits AC 23 (includes Paige's Bless bonus) for 7 damage)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+12=26 ; d20+10=23 ;
Saturday November 5th, 2022 6:02:38 AM
Xuce nods at Paige then in a quiet whisper "Okay, I'm going in after Rhys" then stealthily (stealth:26) moves into the room and looks for Rhys and anything else in the room that may be dangerous or a threat (perception: 23)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 1:39:03 AM
[OOC: CORRECTION. The map shows the room, not the cave. Fingers is outside the cave door and has not entered the room.

Rhys and Xuce, where are you in the room?]

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 1:39:03 AM
[OOC: CORRECTION. The map shows the room, not the cave. Fingers is outside the cave door and has not entered the room.

Rhys and Xuce, where are you in the room?]

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 4:12:21 AM
(OOC: Xuce moved into the room and then off to the corner H3)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 1:42:40 PM
OOC: Does anyone have edit access to the sheet? I was trying to put myself on it but I don't.

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 6:45:32 PM
OOC I have Rhys at H5 following the outer wall.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Sunday November 6th, 2022 7:55:18 PM
[OOC] I have view only capabilities. I would head in somewhere in the middle of the pack.

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave  d20+5=15 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=20 ; d3=1 ; d3=2 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 7:57:57 AM
The team begins to check out the room, and finds some kobolds waiting within! They don't appear to be in a talking mood, and take some shots at the party with their slings. They focus on the first through the door. No shots are fired at Xuce, but due to stealth or luck is not known.

Rhys is hit once, for one damage
Kwarsk is hit once, for 2 damage

Kwarsk stops at the first kobold he finds, and swings with his mighty axe, taking it out of action.

As the team moves in, you notice several lines of twine strung across the room. Fingers notices one of the lines running right under his feet! Are these part of the trap?

O1- down
O2
O3
O4

OOC- the door is too heavy for mage hand. There were plenty of spare actions to go around, (and no trap on the door) so DM ruling- the party opened the door while entering.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+7=22 ; d10+3=9 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 11:07:27 AM
Sword in hand, Rhys makes his way towards the kobold at the end of the room (O3). The elf pays attention to the twine and avoids it, darting across the top of the bench i necessary. The curved blade of his sword hisses as it slices through the air towards the kobold (hit AC 22 for 9 hp). ”Watch out for the trip wires!” he calls out as he attacks.



Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20 
Monday November 7th, 2022 11:09:17 AM
OOC Rhys ends up at H10

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=21 ; d6+1=7 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 11:41:54 AM
Nintos follows Kwarsk, Rhys, and Fingers in and sidesteps through the door [L3], when he can fully see the layout of this room. Four kobolds hiding behind benches. Speaking to whomever is paying attention; “I’ll focus on the guys in the back if you can get us through those up front.” Turning a head towards Myre; “Here’s your kick in the door moment!” said with a smile.

“Uvelucal Valignatic Uvelucal Saskic!” Nintos says as he throws an Acid Dart towards the second Kobold [O2 @ L6]. The Acid Dart hits the kobold square in the chest for maximum effectiveness.
[Range Touch Attack: 21 | Acid Damage: 7]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d4+1=2 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 12:25:13 PM
Myre tries to peer around Fingers. "They made trip wires out of twine? I wanna see. Fingers move your big head!" She smiles at Nintos and gives the door a little kick as she scampers between Fingers. She ducks down behind a bench and follows Nintos' lead, aiming for the little lizard dudes in the back.

***

Move: Head to M4
Standard: Minute Meteor at O2 (unless Nintos killed it, then she does nothing since the others aren't in range). 2 damage, reflex DC 15 to negate.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday November 7th, 2022 4:40:18 PM
Kwarsk raises his Tower Shield and says, "Nice shot Nintos, I'll get the farthest one!"

With that, Kwarsk moves South towards K11, passing adjacent to O2 (who probably was just shot dead, and having used a sling, probably can't take an attack as I pass) but diverting slightly at the end (finishing not in K11)) and stepping up on top of the bench, adjacent to the kobold (O4)! (Ending movement in L11!)

(OOC - Kwarsk has double-moved, Waraxe still in hand, and now threatens O4 and many nearby squares - if O4 moves more than 1 square, Kwarsk gets an AoO, and if O4 keeps on moving, Kwarsk has Combat Reflexes (3 AoOs/round) and will keep striking at O4 with each new square beyond the first that O4 moves. If O4 melees, that's fine too...)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+11=21 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 5:49:49 PM
Xuce parkours south using the benches and walls to J10 (acrobatics 21, to avoid any traps) now flanking with Rhys (if he didn't drop the kobold O3). Looking over his shoulder with a smile at Kwarsk and his kobold "Should we maybe keep one alive to talk to?"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday November 7th, 2022 7:28:28 PM
Zarsellet moves into the room watching for the trip strings.... He considers using a Bardic song to enhance the party but decides that these couple of kobolds aren't worth using the magic.

"I doubt it'll talk unless we plan to torture it."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+6=21 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 9:55:59 PM
Will the lot of you please watch where you're tromping about! Sheesh! Without moving his feet, Muuru tries to determine what he can about the trap, like if all the lines lead to a single point, and what tripping them is likely to do. Perception: 21

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=7 ;
Monday November 7th, 2022 10:17:36 PM
If Paige can squeeze pass the big Minotaur standing in the doorway, she will slip into the room (I3 if it is free) taking care not to touch any of the bits of twine strung about the room. She looks up at the ceiling and around the walls (Perception 7) but is distracted by her companions engaged in fighting the small dragon-like creatures.

DM Sanity info:

Bless on party - + 1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves vs fear effects - 2 min - 3/20 rounds

Guidance cast on Xuce - +1 single use competence bonus - 1 min - 1/10

+1 to Fort saves from dwarven ale

Orisons: 1/4 - virtue, stabilize, guidance, resistance
Level 1 spells - 1/3 bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell - sanctuary

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave  d20+10=25 ; d20+10=24 ; d8=4 ; d8=4 ; d20+1=19 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 8:15:27 AM
Rhys moves with agility across the room and attacks the next kobold, taking it down.

Nintos moves in, and tosses a bolt of acid at the next kobold. The creature never knew what hit him.

Myre moves in, ready to launch her own magic, but she currently does not have a target in range.

Kwarsk forges ahead, and positions himself to threaten the remaining kobold, who suddenly seems to be having a bad day.

Xuce improves his position, bypassing much of the floor along the way. He suggests a prisoner may be useful.

Zarsellet comments on the likely disposition of the kobold.

Fingers checks for the hinted at trap. He notices something interesting as the team moves into the room. The twine, some lines highly visible and others practically invisible all seem to be connected. Of course, with all the movement, a few of the crossbows have already been set off, but Fingers is sure he can disarm the rest. (DC 18 will disable the rest of the trap.)

Paige moves into the room and looks around at the trap but is distracted by the fighting.

The crossbows: Two have been set off by movement so far. Kwarsk and Rhys are both hit by bolts, taking 4 damage each.

The kobold does not appear to be in a mood to surrender, or maybe he is still more afraid of something else to dare disobey. He drops the sling, readies his spear and tries to stab Kwarsk with it. The effort is good, but the attack is deflected by Kwarsk's tough armor.

O1- down
O2- down
O3- down
O4

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 20/20  d20+6=8 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 9:07:34 AM
Rhys drops his sword on the bench in front of him and with a practiced fluidity unshoulders his bow, fits an arrow to the string and let’s it fly towards the kobold currently confronting Kwarsk. The arrow skitters off the bench at Kwarsk’s feet and into the wall behind the kobold (Hit AC 8). The elf sheepishly shrugs his shoulders in apology and examines his bow hoping to find some defect that might explain his poor aim other than his own ineptitude.

Active Effects: Bless, +1 Fort from dwarven ale

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=5 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 10:16:08 AM
Nintos moves up behind the next table [L3 to L7] and with a mutter of an arcane phrase, he cast a cantrip Acid Splash. It might be that Nintos was trying to fire between Kwarsk and the table, but the orb of acid misses and hits the bench. “Drat!” Nintos spits as his spell misses.
[Range Touch Attack: 5]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22  d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 3:12:22 PM
Paige sees that some of her companions have taken wounds, and there is one troublesome creature keeping the party from the next door. She moves forward along the corridor (H) created by the benches as far as she can get without getting in the way of [/b]Zarsellett[/b] and will climb up onto a bench to further her progress towards the far end of the room (making sure she doesn’t step on Rhys’ sword!) She keeps a lookout for any additional dangers (Perception = 25) as she progresses towards her objective. (H9 or I9)

DM Sanity info:

Bless - on party - 4/20 rounds
Guidance on Xuce - 1 time single use - use within 10 rounds (2/10)
+1 Fort save from dwarven ale

Orisons: 1/4 - guidance, stabilize, virtue, resistance
Level 1 spells: 1/3 - bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: 0/1 - sanctuary



Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+8=16 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 4:01:18 PM
Muuru very nearly disables the trap (rolls 16). If only everyone would hold still so he could have taken 10!

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+5=8 ; d20+5=13 ; d4=3 ; d20=16 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 5:37:58 PM
Xuce moves over to the kobold (5-foot step) and attempts to kick him in the stomach (AC 8, 3 damage) and punish him in the head (AC 13, 2 damage) (a flurry of blows).

(OOC disregard that 3rd d20 roll)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:34:29 PM
Seeing the kobold still trying to fight Zarsellet moves forward and calls out the words to a cantrip trying to stun the creature.

OOC: Casting Daze. Will Save DC13 or dazed for a round.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+4=8 ;
Tuesday November 8th, 2022 6:39:50 PM
Kwarsk, having heard Xuce say that having a prisoner might be useful, hopes that Xuce was using his Monk training to choose to do nonlethal (i.e. subdual) damage to the kobold.

Kwarsk decides to ensure there's a prisoner to question, and says in Common, "Alright Kobold, if you want to live even though you trapped this room, take a nap, NOW!"

With that, Kwarsk drops an elbow smash on the kobold's noggin, or tries to, hitting at a very wrong angle and whiffs completely.

(OOC - I declare Kwarsk elected Nonlethal damage with this attack, as Kwarsk is a Monk in addition to a Fighter. +3 normally, plus Bless = +4 to hit; Monks may also use any body part for their improved unarmed strike and need not drop any weapon or shield in hand.)

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave  d20-1=15 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=21 ; d8=4 ; d20+1=6 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 7:56:11 AM
Rhys tries to hit the kobold with his bow, but the shot flies wide.

Nintos moves to get a better view, but the spell flies wide.

Paige moves up and looks around for any other possible danger.

Fingers tries to disable the trap, but cuts the wrong line. (also, take 10 cannot be used during combat)

Xuce moves up to attack the kobold, but his attacks are not able to connect.

Zarsellet moves into a better spot and casts a spell at the kobold, The kobold manages to shake off the effect.

Kwarsk attempts to knock out the kobold, but he is unable to connect.

.............................
(wow tough kobold)

All the moving around has set off a few more traps. This time, Paige has two bolts launched at her, one of them hits for 4 damage, and the other just missed her head!

Fingers can tell by the pull of some of the strings, there may still be some remaining crossbow traps.

The kobold seems unwilling to surrender. This our place! We found! You leave now! The kobold then stabs at Kwarsk with his spear but missed.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=5 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 9:54:29 AM
Seeing that his companions… his friends. Are these friends? I haven’t found much companionship outside of my books these past few years… Nintos thinks to himself.

Seeing that his friends have this final Kobold covered, Nintos readies an Acid Dart for any enemy that comes/goes through those doors at the back of the cave.

[Readied Action: Acid Dart – Range Touch Attack: 5 (misses if used this round)]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC 18; CMD 17 (19 vs Disarm & Sunder); HP 15/20  d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 11:07:14 AM
Rhys nocks another arrow and once again sends the arrow wide of its target (hit ac 7). The elf cannot hide his disdain at this outcome and is glad that his father cannot see the results of years of training that have gone for naught.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+8=15 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 11:07:18 AM
[OOC: I *know* Take 10 can't be used during combat - that was my point! I really wanted to yell Will you people shut up! and the room would go silent as everyone froze in fear - even the kobolds - and Fingers would Take 10 and disable the trap. Then he'd say All right, go back to what you were doing, and the fighting would resume.

But since this is Pathfinder and not Toon, he'll simply try again: 15. Darn.]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 18/22  d8=6 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 12:18:22 PM
”That really hurt!” exclaims the red head, looking at the kobold bolt lodged in the flesh of her thigh. Pulling the wand gifted to the party by the clerics of Gargul, Paige taps Rhys (6+2 pts healing) sending a course of magical healing into the fighter’s body.

The cleric stays behind Rhys, weapon in one hand and wand in the other, waiting for her friends to dispatch the resilient kobold.

DM sanity info:

Bless on party - +1 on at k rolls and saves vs fear - 5/20 rounds
Guidance on Xuce - +1 competence bonus 1 time use - must be used within 10 rounds - 7 rounds remaining
+1 Fort from dwarven ale

Orisons: 1/4 - virtue, guidance, stabilize, resistance
Level 1 spells: 1/3 - bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: sanctuary

Wand of CLW 2 - 1 use/40 charges



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+5=11 ; d4=1 ; d20+4=7 ; d4=1 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 5:02:51 PM
Xuce steadies himself "Time for all good dragonkin to go to sleep." Then attempts to kick the kobold in the head (AC 11 with bless, non-lethal 1) then tries to punch him in the gut (AC 7, non-lethal 1) (another Flurry of Blows)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+4=14 ; d6+2=3 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 5:14:58 PM
Kwarsk grits his teeth and tries another (nonlethal) elbow smash, "I said... Take A Nap!!!"

(OOC Kwarsk hits AC 14, and if that connects, the Kobold takes 3 nonlethal damage.)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=23 ;
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 8:14:58 PM
Zarsellet watches and wonders at the sense of trying to capture the obviously uncooperative lizard-folk. He considers moving in and joining the fight, but really isn't trained in non-lethal combat.

Also noticing the traps going off he decides just to stand still and observe.

OOC: Perception 23 to see the location(s) of the crossbow traps?

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 10:09:06 PM
"Can you imagine being that lost, lone kobold in a room full of adventurers? Standing there all alone after watching your lifelong friends die in seconds." She holds Waddles up to eye level and stares silently before she continues speaking. "Hmm...ok, point taken. I suppose you can imagine it after all." Another pause before she gives Waddles a sour look. "No need to rub it in. They'd both been adventuring a lot longer than I have." Her and Waddles turn to look at the rest of the party descending on the last kobold, feeling it would truly be a "too many cooks" situation should she decide to wade in.

Besides, Fingers told everyone to stop moving.

***

That was yesterday's post that I didn't hit Submit on...

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday November 9th, 2022 10:12:41 PM
...and here's today's.

***

"Why is that kobold still up?" Myre asks out of surprise more than judgement, since it IS pretty surprising. She still doesn't want to mess around with these traps, so she stays put, trusting her friends have this covered.

DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Thursday November 10th, 2022 9:23:25 AM
Nintos keeps an eye on the door to the next room, just in case.

Paige is wounded, but heals Rhys before herself.

Zarsellet notices the traps that Fingers has already identified. Pointing out some lines that Fingers couldn't see from his position, gives the nimble minotaur a bonus to disarm the rest of the trap. (Fingers gets +4 on the next disarm roll)

With the reduced movement, no further traps are set off this time.

A few more attacks are sent the kobolds' way, and Kwarsk manages to connect with his elbow to the creatures face, knocking it out.

end of combat rounds

The door at the end of the hall remains closed.....

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday November 10th, 2022 10:52:57 AM
Okay, nobody move for a minute Takes 10+4 = 22 [b]Finally!

Now, let me check out that door. I'm sure the kobolds never had the chance to trap it, and I doubt they checked to see if the original builders trapped it.

You know, for a share of the treasure, I'm sure that little guy will just tellus.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20 
Thursday November 10th, 2022 11:08:25 AM
Rhys remains where he is, waiting for Fingers to find and disable the last of the trip wires and crossbows. While he waits he gratefully accepts the healing provided by Paige. ”Thanks Paige, those damn things hurt!” He examines the wound as it begins to close over with growing relief. ”No infection…you never know where these kobolds keep things before they use them.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=27 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 12:08:18 PM
As the kobold falls, Kwarsk slowly allows a tiny smile to creep across his face. Then Kwarsk immediately pulls off his pack, takes out some rope, and Ties Up the kobold. Kwarsk then says to the group, "He'll wake up soon enough and then we can question him. What language do kobolds speak, and can anyone here speak it? In the meantime let's take a minute or two to secure the room. I'm going to stare at the next set of doors and the stone around it for a moment." (Kwarsk moves to K12 for this.)

(OOC - Core Rules, Combat, Grapple, there's a subentry for "Tie Up". Kwarsk completes this task while the Bless is still running - +1 would add to a Grapple (CMB) attempt, so here the Rope DC to escape is 20 + 2 (Kwarsk's regular CMB) +1 Bless = DC 23 for the kobold to escape, if he tries.

https://aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?Name=Grapple&Category=Combat%20Maneuvers

Staring at the new doors and the stone around them - Kwarsk is looking for traps, as anyone can do for nonmagical traps. Perception is +10, with another +2 if the DM deems that a trap or secret door is hidden within "unusual stonework" (Stonecunning), and if Stonecunning applies, Kwarsk is automatically granted a perception check to notice such things within 10 feet, without taking an action.

Perception = 27, but 29 if Stonecunning applies.)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=28 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 3:33:08 PM
Seeing that the creature is currently in subdued, Nintos takes a less defensive stance and starts taking in what all around in this chamber of the cave. Looking at any trinkets that might be on the tables. “I have heard that kobolds are natural tinkerers and love to toy around with what I would have always assumed remedial traps. But in application these their traps worked.” Nintos sounds slightly shocked; “it didn’t prevent the inevitable, but functionally worked.”

Looking around Kwarsk to the Kobold he is tying up; “It is a shame the thing didn’t surrender.”

Turning to the next door, Nintos studies it and cast Detect Magic on the door.
[Detect Magic + Spellcraft: 28 (hopefully that one doesn’t go to waste)]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+10=12 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 4:02:11 PM
Xuce goes around to the dead kobolds and see's what they have on them (Perception 12, to find anything hidden) putting everything into a pile on one of the benches for the group to go over.
"I'm not sure what they speak, but I think I remember this one he points to the sleeping kobold "speaking common."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday November 10th, 2022 5:46:46 PM
Once the traps are cleared Zarsellet moves over to the Kobold. Odd that the thing was able to avoid so many attacks.

"I think they normally speak Draconic. I can speak it and I'm sure a couple others can. Nintos? It's not rare for casters to learn it...." Hearing Xuce's comment he adds, "I wasn't listening closely, but yeah I think he did speak common. Twist his arm a bit and he'll probably speak any language that he can!"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22  d8=4 ; d8=4 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 8:57:59 PM
Paige moves carefully about the room after Fingers disables the twine that triggered the traps throughout the chamber. She checks on her companions, using the healing wand on Kwarsk (4+2=6 HP restored)* before turning it on herself (4+2=6 HP restored.) the cleric examines the wound inflicted on Xuce and asks the monk if it is causing him much distress, promising to keep an eye on on him should his health take a turn for the worse.

*Counted 6 HP damage to Kwarsk from two kobold/trap attacks. Restored to full HP.

DM Sanity info:

+1 Fortitude from dwarven ale (1 day)

Orisons: 1/3 - guidance, resistance, virtue, stabilize
Level 1 spells: bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: sanctuary

Wand of CLW2 - 3 used/40 charges

OOC: Bless (on party) was 5/20 rounds or 30 seconds out of 2 minutes. DM, please advise if expired.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=21 ;
Thursday November 10th, 2022 10:19:16 PM
Myre watches her friends get to work, each doing what they do best. Paige heals, Fingers disarms, Nintos magics. "What do I do best?" She asks herself. "I'm pretty good at scaring people," she says aloud, then nods in satisfaction. It's important to be useful! When that kobold wakes up, she'll have words with it.

Until then, she gives the room a once over, including the corpses (perception: 21).



DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Friday November 11th, 2022 3:57:17 PM
Fingers disarms the remainder of the trap.

Rhys is thankful for the healing and hopes the wound is not infected.

Kwarsk ties up the kobold. Everyone can recall that kobolds mostly speak draconic, but some do speak common as well. Kwarsk checks the door to the next room and discovers some writing on the door in both elven and dwarven. The words translate to 'refreshment' in both languages.

Nintos recalls kobolds like to make traps. Some of them are rather clever and are pretty good at it.

Xuce searches the room. He finds 4 usable crossbows, not in great shape, but good enough to get half price for them. He also finds a stash of blue quartz crystals(worth 500gp). It looks like the kobolds did some light mining, chipping away at the crystals when they got bored with guard duty.

Zarsellet is ready to begin questioning the kobold.

Paige checks on the group's health, making sure everyone is recovering from the wounds.

Myre also checks the room, while being assured that she is useful. The kobolds do not have anything of real value aside from the stash of gems Xuce found.

The kobold is beginning to stir.......



Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20 
Friday November 11th, 2022 4:32:14 PM
Rhys recovers his sword and one of the two arrows he fired at the surviving kobold. ”These little fiends speak draconian, at least that was the tongue they were whispering in when I first entered. I can translate if that is all this one speaks.”



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=17 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 3:55:57 AM
Zarsellet waits until the kobold shows sign of waking up, then lightly shakes it. "Wake up. We've let you live, so far. And if you cooperate you can earn your continued life and freedom. So speak to us. Answer our question and we can be very friendly."

OOC: Diplomacy 17 to get the kobold to answer questions.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=22 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 9:33:34 AM
When Nintos is able to tell anything about the door and it doesn’t detect magical, he turns his attention to the group and to Zarsellet who is trying to ask questions of the kobold. Nintos listens for any lies or deceit the dragon ken decides to tell.
[Sense Motive: 22]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Saturday November 12th, 2022 7:29:02 PM
After Xuce is done gathering everything of value and sorting it out he'll keep a look out watching the open door out of the cave.

"What if we go deeper into this place and then come back here just to find the door closed and sealed with magic again." would it be possible to prevent the door from closing

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Saturday November 12th, 2022 7:32:26 PM
Paige isn’t particularly interested in the kobold, and stands next to Nintos and watches as he investigates the door. When the wizard turns his attention to the party’s small captive, the cleric will reach out towards the door with her new mace and give it a push to see if it opens up.

”Refreshment makes it sound like a food hall.” she says aloud - to no one in particular.

(OOC to DM - has sufficient time passed (2 minutes) such that Bless is no longer in effect? Please advise…)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=1 ;
Saturday November 12th, 2022 8:13:02 PM
Kwarsk, seeing that he doesn't speak Draconic, but others, such as Zarsellet, do... Kwarsk moves to just behind Zarsellet, looming over him, silently playing "bad cop."*

(*OOC - a Dwarf may "loom" over the slightly-shorter Gnome. Consider this "Aid Another" Diplomacy to Zarsellet's efforts, Diplomacy = 1, adding nothing to Zarsellet's efforts.)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday November 13th, 2022 11:01:52 PM
Muuru examines the door for traps, and this time he Takes 20: result 28.



DM Brian Z- entrance to the cave 
Monday November 14th, 2022 7:54:44 AM
The kobold, now that he has taken in the full gravity of his situation, is suddenly much more cooperative. He speaks passable common, but will give better answers in draconic. My name is Meeko. Can I go now?
He looks at the outer door, not the inner one.

Xuce can determine that the outer door could be propped open. If Nintos looks, he will see that the magic that was on that door has nearly dissipated.

Muuru is able to determine that the door to the next room is not trapped. It is also not locked, just closed.

Paige's spell will expire by the time the questioning and trap checking is completed.



Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20  d20+5=22 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 11:02:36 AM
” Meeko is it? Rhys addresses the kobold in draconian. ” This is a very dire situation for you, no allies, no means of escape, only your knowledge to help you survive. What lies beyond this door Meeko? Rhys points to the interior door marked as ‘refreshments’. (Intimidate 22)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Monday November 14th, 2022 11:26:12 AM
Impatient to get on with the quest for the scroll, Paige opens the door, but steps back from the threshold after giving it a hard push.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=16 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+2=12 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 11:40:34 AM
Seeing that there is good coverage on the kobold, Nintos turns his attention to Paige and her opening the door. He readies an Acid Dart at what might come through.

“Merletta, fly close to the ceiling and see what you can see.” Merletta will fly in, do a u-turn, and come back out. Max distance in 15 feet so she can get back out in the same round.

[Nintos Perception: 16 | Merletta Perception: 21 Stealth: 12]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday November 14th, 2022 2:58:59 PM
Myre nods approvingly at Rhys. "Good use of intimidating body language, appropriate tone, just enough unsaid threats to let the kobold's imagination do the rest..." Yes, Myre is glad Rhys is doing well, since she doesn't speak a lick of draconic.

Her little face suddenly appears next to Paige's. "You're gonna have to use more force than that if you're going to break it down, love." She nods sagely at her own advice.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=28 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 6:20:30 PM
OOC: Diplomacy 28. Good cop bad cop?

Zarsellet waits while Rhys tries to scare the kobold. He feels certain that the creature would answer any question that he could after Rhys's words. "Rhys is telling it like it is. We don't want to have to kill you. None of us actually likes killing. We want to be your friend, but we need to know what you know of this place. Work with us so we can release you and you can live free."

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+12=13 ;
Monday November 14th, 2022 7:02:27 PM
Xuce stands off to the side of the now-open door, out of view from anyone on the other side (stealth 13).

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday November 14th, 2022 8:10:19 PM
Confident at his knot-tying abilities, Kwarsk leaves the kobold to Rhys' tender mercies (and knowledge of Draconic) and steps to one side of Paige, Tower Shield up, looking ahead through the door she just opened. Kwarsk, upon seeing whatever is there, says, "Hmm... is that..."

(OOC out of town tomorrow through Sunday; Carl has graciously volunteered to take over Kwarsk's posting during this time, so get ready for... Cwarsc!)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday November 14th, 2022 10:29:25 PM
Muuru positions himself with his crossbow in case something hostile comes through the door.

The Trouble Within


DM Brian Z- The Fountain 
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 12:06:51 PM
Meeko answers happily, hoping to prove his worth. Oh there is water there, makes kobolds strong. Much drinking we do there. After that, Meeko doesn't know. Master said to wait here and guard.

Merletta does a quick scout of the room, and the team is ready for a possible attack.

The lighting in this room is less than the previous, but still enough to get by. (low light vision needed to see normally, otherwise large number of shadows)The room contains a statue of an elven princess. The woman depicted in the statue appears to be weeping. And true to Meeko's word, underneath and around the statue is an elaborate fountain. Clear, clean water arcs out a number of nozzles and pouring into the basin around it.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20  d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 3:01:24 PM
Rhys pulls out his dagger and begins cleaning beneath his finger nails, making sure Meeko can see his every move. ”you know, I’m starting to like you Meeko. So the water makes you strong, and your friends, the other kobolds, they have been into the next chamber after that?”. Rhys continues his questioning. (Intimidate 10 to continue his threat from last round)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17 
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 8:32:57 PM
Xuce waits for more light before he enters the next room.

(OOC is dancing lights still in effect?)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+5=18 ; d20+4=18 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:16:02 PM
Myre kneels down on the edge of the basin, looking into the water at her rippling reflection. Waddles joins her, resting on the ledge along with her. She stares into the pig's eyes in their reflection.

"Are you sure? That kobold says it will make you stronger!"
...
"You're made of rubber! You're not going to melt in a little water!"
...
"Fine, but you're probably missing out." She puts the pig back in its pocket on her pack. She studies the elven woman in the statue, trying to figure out if she's someone important.

Knowledge nature or arcana: 18
Perception is also 18 to spot anything on it or the basin.

Kwarsk (Carl subbing for Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=25 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 9:22:22 PM
Kwarsk is first into the room, tower shield at the ready. He scans the chamber for any other entrances, determined to put his shield between them and his companions. His stout, dwarfy eyes check the stonework of this place for...buttons, or whatever it is people do with stone.

Perception: 25 (27 for stonework traps/mechanisms)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+8=13 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:15:16 PM
Zarsellet follows up Rhys' question. "Yes. How far inside of here have you seen? And what were you supposed to guard?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:20:55 PM
Master? Magic water? The kobold just got very interesting.

Rhys! Tell him we'll pay him to lead us to his master, but only if there's no fighting when we meet. Muuru edges over to the fountain, peers in, and racks his brain -- what does he know about this type of thing? (Knowledge: Arcana: ).

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+9=18 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:23:27 PM
[OOC: Glitch on the roll. Result was actually 22, but I rolled again anyway and got 18]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22  d20+4=5 ; d20+6=18 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:25:53 PM
Before entering the room with the fountain, Paige calls out to those questioning the kobold ”Find out who this ‘master’ is, and if he’s further down along the tunnel, or did he go out - and when he’s expected back!” Thanks to her elven mother, Paige can see quite well in the semi dark. She peers at the sculpture, wondering if it is the representation of some deity (Knowledge Religion =5) Not particularly interested in kobold ‘refreshment’, Paige scans the room for further openings/doors. (Perception = 18)



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=17 ;
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 10:46:24 PM
Unable to fully see in the darkness, Nintos touches the end of his quarterstaff and says an arcane word; “mitne sari wer whedabra” and the end lights up with a Light spell.

Not normally one to walk into a room before those with the big weapons go in, but the human is on the heels of his dwarven friend Kwarsk. He is amazed by this fountain system and begins to study it.
[Knowledge 17 for all or 18 if Arcane or Dungeoneering]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

DM Brian Z- The Fountain 
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:40:19 AM
Meeko nods in agreement to Rhys and Zarsellet's questions. Yup the others went past the fountain, but not us guards. Meeko puffs up in pride. We stayed out here and guarded the door so no one gets in. And dug out a few shinies when we got bored

Xuce would like some more light. The effect doesn't last long, but it can be reactivated as needed.

Myre inspects the fountain. If this statue was someone important, it is perhaps forgotten with the passage of time.

Fingers inspects the water, but will need to detect magic first to identify any auras. The fountain itself is not known to books of arcane knowledge.

Paige is not reminded of any particular deity while looking at the statue. Still she does have a funny feeling about it.

Nintos makes sure the room is well lit, and also looks at the fountain. No new information is revealed.

Nintos, Paige, Fingers, and Myre: As you look into the water of the fountain, you see a horrid, rotting reflection that slowly turns to murder the others in the room. Will save DC11 to resist the effect! On a failed save, you are affected by an extreme desire to flee from the fountain in fear! (towards the entrance)

OOC- kn arcana identifies the effect after it is set off. Nintos, Fingers and Myre are able to identify the spell as cause fear - but only if they make the save!

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+4=20 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:20:03 AM
Seeing the water, Nintos thinks that it would be nice to wash off a bit. The face and hands are a bit dusty and sweaty from the days travel. As he looks in, he sees an image of himself that he hadn’t seen since his days spent in the bottle. Sunken in eyes and cheeks, but this time there is flesh falling off him. The urge to flee from this is strong, but his iron resolve causes him to stay and investigate what is happening. [Will Save 20]

Cause Fear? he thinks to himself; I wonder if it is the waters itself or if there was some sort of magical trap causing this. Realizing that others might have a similar experience with the urge to run; “Don’t look into the water, there is an arcane spell that has been placed on this. It could cause you to flee from this chamber.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20 
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 10:23:55 AM
”Tell me Meeko, Who is this master of yours? Is the master a kobold or some other being? And is your master still inside the room past the water? We would like to meet the master. Can you lead us through the cave to the master?”. Rhys continues to stand calmly over the trussed kobold, the dagger glinting in the blue light as he works his nails. The elf can’t help but wonder if Meeko can keep track of the barrage of questions coming it’s way.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22  d20+8=19 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 12:19:39 PM
Whilst studying the statue, Paige glances briefly at the water. For a moment the cleric thinks she sees a horrible, rotting reflection. Her first reaction is to clasp the symbol of Domi about her neck and closes het eyes. When she opens them, the vision is gone (Will Save = 19) Hearing Nintos warning the half elf moves to block the passage into and out of the room. “I might have something for that” she calls back, remembering one of the items gifted to the group by Berem before they left.*

* 22Aug2022 DM post - Scroll of Remove Fear



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 2:08:22 PM
Myre gasps loudly and spins around, ready to warn her friends about...whatever that thing was, but the thing's not there. She manages to keep her cool (will 15), but holy moly is her heart pounding!

She rounds on the fountain and points an accusing finger at the statue. "Not cool, statue lady!" Seeing her friends saw the same, she wonders how they stayed so calm. She blushes momentarily and gathers herself back together. She regrets not paying attention to her father's spellcrafting lessons all those years. They'd come in handy figuring out how that fountain's trap worked. She'll just have to trust Nintos to figure it out.

She nervously peers over the edge of the fountain again, seeing if the monster is gone now. She was letting her curiosity talk her into drinking it a moment ago, but there's no way she's drinking rotten monster water. No sir...

Kwarsk (Carl subbing for Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 2:13:42 PM
Cwarsc spins around when his friends are affected by the spell, ready to leap to their defense. He breathes easier once he learns it is merely a trick. He frowns before opining, "a cheap, cowardly tactic. I'd hoped we were fighting a foe with honor, even if it was flawed honor. It appears not."

He goes to stand closer to the door leading past the chamber, still keeping his eyes out for stonework traps or mechanisms. He keeps a keen eye on the doorway, trusting in his skill and equipment to keep him safe.

OOC: Rolled a perception: 25 (27 for stonework traps/mechanisms) last round that didn't get mentioned. Not sure if it was overlooked, or if silence = nothing was found.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+10=13 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:10:49 PM
Xuce walks around the room now that he can see looking for any other ways in or out, avoiding looking at the water. (perception 13).

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 7:39:04 PM
Zarsellet hears the warning of the fountain being magically trapped and glares at the captive kobold. "So we're trying to be friends and you lie to us? You said the fountain made you all strong but now we find that it is magically trapped? What other lies have you told us? If we find out more that you didn't tell us I'll be slicing your throat open instead of cutting the rope binding you!"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20=14 ;
Wednesday November 16th, 2022 11:46:36 PM
Will: 14.

Muuru sees the image in the water, swings around to shoot the minotaur whose reflection he'd seen -- then realizes that it was just an illusion. Boy, that thing almost had you all fooled, huh?



DM Brian Z- The Fountain 
Thursday November 17th, 2022 7:52:37 AM
Nintos identifies the spell, and gives warning to the team.

Meeko looks confused for a moment as Rhys questions him. Then he answeres. Oh, you mean the King. Yes, he went past the fountain. I went outside to guard. Guards were told not to go in there.

Paige shakes off the effects of the spell, and readies a scroll, just in case.

Myre scolds the statue. It might be her imagination, or maybe the statue winked at her as she does so. Myre wonders if it is safe to drink.

Kwarsk stands ready for action. He does not notice anything unusual about the stonework of the fountain.

Xuce looks around a bit. He can confirm there is another door on the other side of the room.

Zarsellet scolds the kobold and he looks to be a bit afraid. Meeko shrugs. It's ok when we drink it. Though it did taste a little funny yesterday.

Muuru shrugs off the magic.

The team can either investigate the door, or the fountain. (or come up with a plan :)

OOC- I will update the map tomorrow

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=12 ; d20+9=14 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 11:22:17 AM
Seeing that everyone is okay from the effects of the spell, Nintos turns his attention back to the pool. “Evnek wer Arcanik irsa.” He mutters as he cast Detect Magic.

Nintos studies the fountain for its magical components. He knows that there is an active spell of Cause Fear, but he wants to discover if there is more to it than that. Are there any clues, finger prints within the magic, that could lead them to who set this magical trap.
[Spellcraft: 12 | Arcana: 14]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22  d20+6=19 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 4:32:23 PM
Paige is glad she doesn’t have to use the scroll. She calls over her shoulder to Rhys and anybody else remaining in the first room: ”Xuce has found another door. Are you coming? Oh! There’s a magicked fountain in here. DON’T look at the water, and I’d suggest not drinking it either!” Paige moves across the room to stand behind the halfling and studies the door for markings. (Perception = 19)



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+5=6 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 6:02:01 PM
Xuce stands ready next door, waiting to see if anything comes from within. (ready action to attack if an enemy comes through the door, AC 6, nonlethal 4).

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20 
Thursday November 17th, 2022 6:27:55 PM
Rhys re-sheaths his dagger and once again addresses the captured kobold. “Tell me more about the King Meeko and I shall set you free. Is the King a kobold or some other race? Does your King have special powers? How many of his personal guards did he take into the next cavern with him? Tell me what you know and you may go free, your life intact, never to return here.”.



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday November 17th, 2022 6:54:35 PM
Zarsellet shakes his head in disgust at the kobold, then just turns and walks away.

He hears Paige's warning and stays away from the water on his way over to her. He casts his Dancing Lights spell again and directs it to float ahead of him. "The prisoner is stupid and useless. Where do you want the lights?"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:14:53 PM
Myre scratches her head, wondering why her friends are being mad at a kobold for being a kobold. She's curious about what Nintos finds in his investigation, but is otherwise ready to keep moving.

OOC: Short on time today!

Kwarsk (Carl subbing for Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+3=21 ;
Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:16:57 PM
Cwarsc positions himself near the next door. He makes ready to bull charge any nasties back into the room they came from.

Readied bull rush: 21

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday November 17th, 2022 10:55:15 PM
Hey! Muuru shouts to Zarsellet. There is no call for insults!
You know, there's a good chance you'll be the only survivor of this party. Think you'll be any less stupid and useless?

And you... he points at Rhys. Those are the choices you give him? Die or run off? Didn't you hear me when I said he could help us avoid the boss fight?

Muuru strides over to the kobold and kneels down. All right, Meeko, don't worry about this guy. What can you tell us?

And can you help us meet the King?



DM Brian Z- The Fountain 
Friday November 18th, 2022 8:41:06 AM
Nintos can tell there is a trap on the fountain, but he lacks the knowledge of disarming it. However the auras revealed show there is more than just the trap. Something else is here, hidden by the energy of the fear spell.

OOC- those who made the save are immune to the effects of the trap.

Paige finds some writing on the door in elven and dwarven. It translates to 'place of learning'

Xuce is ready for action

Zarsellet continues lighting the way.

Myre looks over Nintos' shoulder. Maybe he is on to something? And did the statue wink at her again?

Kwarsk is ready for action. There is no activity from the door.

Fingers and Rhys question Meeko some more. Between their comments and other comments in the room, the kobold is confused again. But he answers as best he can. Oh, our King is a kobold. He is magicky. And smart too. He figured out how to open the door. Said it was important. Hmm he took some guards in, and the captain! Meeko smiles that he was able to remember all this important stuff. The King told him to get better at remembering. Oh no, I can't Shaking his head at Muuru. He said he had some important King stuff to do, and if we interrupted we would get hurt bad. Nope, I can't go in.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday November 18th, 2022 10:10:58 AM
With a sigh of frustration; “Why can’t I get this? What am I missing?” Nintos is used to figuring things out that he studies and starts to get frustrated, missing even the simplest clues.

He begins to look around the base of the fountain, the statue, the walls all while mumbling to himself.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20  d20+1=17 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 10:21:08 AM
Rhys bites his tongue as the brazen taur barges in and interrupts his interrogation of Meeko. Perhaps this is just the way of taurs, to bellow and charge at all they disagree with he thinks to himself as he gathers his gear and prepares to follow the rest of the group into the room with the fountain. ”Thanks for the help Meeko, Fingers here will see you right”.

Rhys enters the fountain room and feels the cold sweat of fear crawl towards him as he glances at the fountain. The elf forces himself to stand firm and soon the feeling passes (Will Save 17).

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday November 18th, 2022 1:38:34 PM
"HEY!" Myre suddenly shouts loudly and points an accusing finger at the statue. "Stop winking at me, statue! We're not friends!" The little half-drow stares daggers at the statue and keeps her accusatory finger pointed at it.

Kwarsk (Carl subbing for Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=30 ;
Friday November 18th, 2022 1:42:14 PM
Cwarsc, realizing how intelligent and insightful Myre obviously is, walks over to the statue she's pointing at. Stowing his weapon, he takes his tower shield, holds it parallel with the ground*, and pushes it against the statue. Not enough to break it, but enough to test that it's securely attached to the fountain (if it is there at all).

Perception is 30 to detect anything fishy. It's 32 if it's stone-related.

*He's staying as far as he can while pushing the statue, not going right up to it and shouldering the thing. He will not step or look into the water.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Friday November 18th, 2022 6:23:33 PM
Zarsellet moves up by Xuce at the door, waiting for the rest of the group.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Sunday November 20th, 2022 9:47:13 AM
”Hey! Nintos! Over here! “ calls the cleric. “Through this door is a place of learning! Zarsellet! When I open the door, send your lights ahead.” Weapon in one hand, Paige pushes the door open, but steps back - clearing the way for the gnome’s magical lights to proceed her.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+10=29 ;
Sunday November 20th, 2022 12:03:48 PM
Xuce looks into the room after the lights light things up (perception 29).

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday November 21st, 2022 12:18:42 AM
Learning? Really? Let's see.. Muuru moves to where he can see inside the room.

DM Brian Z- The Fountain 
Monday November 21st, 2022 9:51:46 AM
Nintos continues to examine the statue. The water detects as magical, as does the known trap. The statue seems to have some religious significance, but it is not yet known what that is. (knowledge religion check please)

Rhys moves past the fountain, and with the knowledge of what will happen, is able to fight off the effects.

Myre accuses the statue of funny business, no no further movement is detected.

Kwarsk checks the statue. It is solid, and the fountain and statue are all carved from one piece of marble. It does not move or animate.

Meeko wonders what all the ongoing fuss is about regarding the fountain. He walks over, shudders for a moment when he looks in. He cups some water and drinks it. Hmm. It tastes kinda funny now. It didn't taste like that before.

Paige opens the door, finding it unlocked. Zarsellet sends in some lights, and the two of them, plus Xuce and Muuru take a look inside.

This room is darker still, as dim light. Only the dancing lights provide illumination. This room is a library. There are a number of bookshelves, and many of them are still filled with books. The room has several comfortable looking benches, carved from darkwood.

Xuce notices some movement, and with the aid of the light, sees a kobold. The creature has a book in its hand and looks poised to throw it as a makeshift weapon.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

OOC- the benches are not on the map, trying to reduce clutter

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Monday November 21st, 2022 10:32:11 AM
”Take care, friend… Paige whispers, touching Xuce lightly on the shoulder and casting Guidance* on the halfling monk.

Noticing the taur suddenly at her shoulder, she says sotto voce, ”who’s guarding the kobold? Weren’t you with him last?”

Guidance cast on Xuce - +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. Duration: 1 minute or until used

DM Sanity Info:

+1 to Fortitude - duration 1 day - dwarven ale

Orisons: 2/4 used - guidance, virtue, stabilize, guidance, resistance
Level 1 spells: 1/3 bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: sanctuary

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday November 21st, 2022 10:56:46 AM
Myre glares at the statue as she walks away. She points two fingers at her eyes, then back at the statue, indicating she's keeper her eyes on it. She makes for the newly found library, trying to look like she's not hurrying.

She goes to warn the kobold to chill out, but she hasn't learned draconic in the past few minutes. She puts her hands out, trying to show she means no harm to the kobold, then slowly lowers them. She hopes he does the same. It feels wrong to just attack it. Realistically it poses no serious threat to the eight of them.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20  d20+4=18 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 11:03:51 AM
”Meeko! How did you escape your bonds? Did Fingers set you free? Have you struck a deal with our taur friend to lead us to your King and help us in our quest?”. The elf is astounded that the kobold who earlier refused to surrender is now at their side, and just who is expected to watch over him??

When Meeko comments on the taste of the water, Rhys watches carefully to see what effect if any it has on the kobold. (Perception 18)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=26 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 12:04:05 PM
Nitnos studies it for a moment longer. Thinking to himself; my faith has never been strong, what if this is tied to a deity?
[K-Religion Check: 26]

His attention is quickly drawn as Paige hollers for some light. Picking up a rock or a pebble on the floor, or even a copper in his pocket if a stone isn’t handy; “Mitne sari wer whedabra” and with a flash of light, the rock/coin lights up. Nintos flicks it into the chamber past those standing before the door as he moves forward. (Moves from L21 to K20)

Lowering his voice towards Paige; “I believe that stature has something to do with a god of some sort. Religion isn’t my focus of study, but I have studied them enough to be dangerous.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Monday November 21st, 2022 1:41:50 PM
OOC: Paige did a Knowledge Religion check Nov. 15. DM response was Nov. 16. Since the roll was nat. 1 for 5, she didn’t get much…

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday November 21st, 2022 5:17:51 PM
Zarsellet floats the Dancing Lights around wherever Xuce says to move them.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=22 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 7:36:41 PM
Kwarsk considers the religious significance of the statue, thinking perhaps he can recall something useful since Dwarven writing has been on the doors.

(OOC: Knowledge - Religion - 22)

Kwarsk then picks up the bound Meeko like a small log, sideways, and walks Meeko over to the open door leading into the library. When Meeko slurps some water, Kwarsk merely says in Common, "Thirsty, huh?"

Kwarsk looks inside the library (OOC - Darkvision 60') and sees the many bookshelves and the kobold holding a book as if to throw it.

Kwarsk looks at Meeko, still bound and carried sideways like a log by Kwarsk, and shifts to hold Meeko upright, and says in Common, "Meeko, I think you should tell your friend over there to sit down and talk with us." Kwarsk winks at Meeko, showing Meeko Kwarsk's face held hard like granite, a very Dwarven hint to obey Kwarsk.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+10=16 ;
Monday November 21st, 2022 8:19:54 PM
Xuce says in a low whisper "I see one" then slowly moves into the room (to J23) keeping an eye out for more (perception 16).

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday November 21st, 2022 9:02:29 PM
Muuru is eager to get a look at the books in this place, but he doesn't want to disturb the current -- negotiations. Can he see any of the tomes from where he's standing?

DM Brian Z- The Library  d20+3=5 ; d20+3=15 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:44:06 AM
Paige casts a spell on Xuce, and wonders who was guarding the kobold.

Myre keeps an eye on the statue, just in case. Then tries a bit of diplomacy

Rhys wonders how Meeko got free. He watches as Meeko drinks the water. Aside from his reaction to the taste, there does not appear to be any other effect.

Nintos casts a light spell on a coin and tosses it into the room, providing even more light. There are a few squeals of displeasure from the room, apparently the kobold with the book is not alone.

Zarsellet adjusts his own light source, providing light source where needed.

Kwarsk considers the dwarven writing on the statue. Then has Meeko join in the diplomacy. Ok, but I don't think they will.

Xuce moves into the room and spots another kobold.

Fingers takes a quick look, and can tell there are still many tomes on the shelves.

Meeko(still mostly tied up!) yells for the others to surrender in draconic. In response, several books are hurtled towards the door. One of the kobolds taunts you to read it if you want to be saved.

A few sling bullets are shot at Xuce, but none connect. There is more movement in the back of the room.

On the Fountain, Kwarsk was able to make out some inscriptions that speak of miraculous healing properties. If this is true then the fountain has been corrupted. Since Meeko spoke well of the Fountain previously, then possibly the kobolds corrupted it? Nintos has deduced that some of the same type of magic that the Fountain provides, may be needed to restore it.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP20/20  d20+5=17 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 12:41:07 PM
Rhys seizes the initiative and dashes into the library, sword drawn, to confront the kobolds. (Rhys will take a double move and end up at K 26). ”lay down your arms and you may leave this place with your lives, ignore me and pay the price!” Rhys calls out in draconic. (Intimidate 17)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22/22 
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 12:49:38 PM
Paige moves through the door and takes up a position behind a bookshelf (N23)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 3:34:46 PM
Zarsellet moves into the room, quickly casting Daze on the kobold over in the corner.

OOC: Targeting K4 with Daze. Will save DC13

He calls back to the rest of the group, "More kobolds here, and they're attacking!"

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+5=12 ; d4=3 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:19:12 PM
Xuce moves over to the kobold (the one in F23) and attempts to knock it unconscious (Attack AC 12 non-lethal damage 3).

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=23 ; d20+3=11 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=3 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 5:46:07 PM
Nintos sees his companions spring into action. He follows the cleric in (M23) and readies an attack with his [iAcid Dart[/i] if something comes within range (30 ft).
[Range Touch Attack: 23 (NAT 20) with an 11 to confirm | 3 or 6 if crit confirmed]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=21 ; d20+3=17 ; d6+2=5 ;
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:20:19 PM
Kwarsk, hearing what is happening, says to Meeko, "Thanks, I think," and somewhat gently drops (free action) the (DC 23) tied-up Meeko on the ground, butt first, and then Kwarsk races (double-moves L17-L25) towards the fight, drawing his waraxe along the way (free as part of a move; +1 BAB requirement met).

(OOC if a kobold attempts to surprise Kwarsk from out of Kwarsk's view and the DM asks for a Perception roll, the result is 21.

Also, Kwarsk has Combat Reflexes.

IF any kobolds trigger an attack of opportunity THEN Kwarsk will strike to subdue; I have rolled one AoO at +3 with an elbow hitting AC 17 for 5 points of nonlethal damage, but please roll up to three (3) if they all charge Kwarsk for some reason.)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 8:34:25 PM
Fingers does part of a double-move, ending at K29:L30, and readying his blackjack.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 10:11:01 PM
Myre moves up to get a better look.

***

Moved to K22



DM Brian Z- The Library  d20-1=5 ; d20+1=20 ; d6-1=5 ; d20+1=19 ; d6-1=4 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=17 ; d3-1=0 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:56:22 AM
Rhys moves in and attempts to intimidate the kobolds. They seem unwavering in their resolve.

Paige moves into position

Zarsellet dazes his target (K4)

Xuce attempts to knock out one of the kobolds, but is unable to get through its' thick skin.

Nintos readies an attack

Kwarsk moves up to guard the area, ready for whatever they try.

Fingers moves in, and the kobold he moves past stabs him (5 damage)

Myre moves up, ready to assist.

Kobold1 stabs at Rhys with his spear and hits! (4 damage)
Kobold2 moves up and fires a sling at Rhys, missing. Nintos makes him pay for it with an acid dart! (kobold2 injured)
Kobold3 fires a sling at Paige, and connects with the cleric(1 damage)
Kobold4 is dazed and is unable to act

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+6=10 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 9:35:29 AM
Rhys winces as the spear tip leaves a red crease across his thigh. He brings his curved elven blade across in a wide low sweep, beneath what he assumes will be his opponents guarding parry. (hit AC 10). ”Not a wise move angering me little one. “ the elf says menacingly in draconic. The hardness in his eyes speak to his intent.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+4=16 ; d10+2=4 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:38:29 AM
Kwarsk mutters, "Must it always be this way?" Kwarsk grimaces at the heavy wound Rhys took, and moves (L25 to K27) next to the first kobold (K1) and brings his waraxe to bear in an overhead downward slice!

(OOC hit AC 16 for 4 damage.)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=6 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:48:05 AM
Seeing success with his readied Acid Dart, Nintos rounds the right side of the bookcase (From M23 to N27) and fires an Acid Darts at the further Kobold (K2). It flies wide and hits the bookcase behind him.
[Attack: 6 Miss]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 4/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 4:27:24 PM
Now that the group had moved in to get rid of these kobolds Zarsellet starts a war chant, empowering it with his bardic magic.

OOC: Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus to hit and weapon damage, and on saves vs fear and charm.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 16/17  d20+5=16 ; d4=3 ; d20+5=13 ; d4=2 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 6:32:10 PM
Xuce hearing the battle heating up behind him stops playing around and goes to punch the kobold (K4) in the gut (AC 16, 3 damage) then elbows it in the head (AC 13, 2 damage).

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 7:34:12 PM
Enraged by the dart from the kobold down the hall (K3) and inspired to courage by Zarsellet’s chant Paige takes a run at the little cretin with her mace raised high and ready to strike (double move - can’t charge/attack due to passing through the square held by Nintos - ending up in N31)

(DM Sanity Info:

Inspire Courage from Zarsellet - +1 morale bonus to attacks, damage, and saves vs fear and charm

+ 1 to Fortitude from dwarven ale

Orisons: 2/4 guidance, resistance, stabilize, virtue
Spells 1/2 bless, detect evil, magic weapon
Domain spell: 0/1 sanctuary)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 10:59:39 PM
Myre goes wide-eyed as Paige tears after that kobold. "How unlike her!" Myre wants to see where this bravery goes, but doesn't want her friend stabbed in the process. She follows Paige a little ways in, then casts daze at her target.

***

Move: N26
Standard: Daze at K3. Will save 14

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=22 ; d8=3 ;
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:46:47 PM
Fingers moves to K32:L33, attacks K3 with his blackjack. Att: 22, Dam: 3 nonlethal



Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday November 23rd, 2022 11:53:45 PM
(Forgot the STR mod; that should be 5 damage nonlethal)

DM Brian Z- The Library  d20-1=3 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=18 ; d6-1=2 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 7:26:05 AM
Rhys swings at his opponent, but missed this time

Kwarsk moves in and attacks a kobold with a solid hit!. The creature is still standing, but barely.

Nintos repositions, and shoots another dart of acid, but missed the target

Zarsellet inspires the team with extra courage!

Xuce attacks his opponent, hitting it once.

Paige charges up to the kobold that hit her, taking away its' ranged options.

Myre offers some support and dazes her opponent!

Fingers moves over and attacks the kobold, knocking it out!

The kobolds act!

K1 tries to stab Kwarsk, but is unable to get through his armor.
K2 steps up and tries to stab Kwarsk, but the armor still holds!
K3 -unconscious, dazed
K4 manages to hit Xuce with his spear, inflicting 2 damage

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing


Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=6 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:27:15 AM
“Opps, sorry about that.” Nintos says as Paige tries passing him up, but he keeps his attention on the Kobolds on Kwarsk. Attacking out with another Acid Dart he sees that the Kobolds are harder to hit than expected [Touch Attack 6 – Failed]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17  d20+5=6 ; d20+5=9 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:48:29 AM
Xuce tries to move out of the way of the spear but he bumps into the bookshelf. In retaliation, he throws two punches at the kobold (AC 6 & 9, damage 3 & 4) but the pain from his recent injury makes his attacks go wide.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+6=16 ; d10+4=14 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 10:14:23 AM
Rhys moves behind Kwarsk and takes up position beside him (K28), his blade already in motion as he arrives at his destination. The long curved blade slices through the air with a hiss striking at the kobold who had previously speared him (hit K1 AC17(forgot +1 inspiration) for 14 dmg). ”I told you there would be a price for taking up arms against us!” Rhys growls in draconic and fixes his gaze on K2.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Thursday November 24th, 2022 12:56:44 PM
Fingers squeezes between bookcases to H30:I31, then smacks K2 with the blackjack
Att:

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+2=22 ; d8+2=5 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 12:57:29 PM
Att: 22, Dmg: 5

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday November 24th, 2022 4:57:51 PM
Zarsellet moves around to get a good shot on the kobold in the corner (K4), singing all the way to keep everyone inspired.

OOC: Double move and maintaining Inspire Courage.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=9 ;
Thursday November 24th, 2022 6:26:48 PM
Kwarsk feels energized by Zarsellet's chant, and seeking advantage, suddenly strikes across at a different target (K2) with another overhead slice, but misjudges the kobold (K2)'s footwork and does nothing but blow the wind of combat around, "Hnh!"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Thursday November 24th, 2022 8:16:20 PM
”Hunh!?!” exclaims the cleric I’m disbelief, when the joy of smiting her antagonist with her new weapon is snatched away. Paige blows at a wisp of red hanging in her face and lowers her weapon, before stepping around the unconscious kobold and taking up guard beside the next door (Double move to M36).

If anything comes through the door, they’ll have to contend with the red-headed half-elf first!

Dm sanity info:

Zarsellet’s war chant - +1 to attacks and damage, and saves vs fear and charm

+1 to Fortitude from dwarven ale

DM Brian Z- The Library  d20+1=7 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 7:59:49 AM
Nintos fires another acid dart, but misses the target

Xuce throws some punches at his opponent, but his concentration is off, and he missed

Rhys moves up and slices into a kobold. It drops to the ground

Fingers finds moving about a little difficult, but he still knocks out a kobold with his practiced swing

Zarsellet moves and continues to inspire the team

Kwarsk switches targets but missed as Fingers just knocked that one out.

Paige moves up to cover the door.

The kobolds act!

K1 is dead
K2 is unconscious
K3 is unconscious
K4 stabs at Xuce again, but missed.

There is no noise or activity from the next door.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday November 25th, 2022 8:43:25 AM
Seeing that most of the Kobolds are either unconscious, or severally outnumbered, Nintos moves to pick up his coin with Light cast on it.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+4=17 ; d3=3 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 11:15:49 AM
Zarsellet maintains his Bardic music for one last round, steps up to the kobold and stabs at him with his dagger. "You should have surrendered when you had the chance. Your brother kobold outside still lives because he wasn't as stupid as you...."

OOC: 17 to hit. Damage is 4. (Forgot to add my own +1 for Inspire Courage!)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=21 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 12:09:40 PM
Sure that her companions will dispatch the kobolds, and reconnaissance the book stacks for valuables, Paige studies the door and surroundings for additional information (Perception = 21)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+4=5 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 12:22:07 PM
Rhys spends the next few moments separating dead and unconscious kobolds from their weaponry and any belongings of value or those that might be informative about the caverns, the ambitions of the kobolds in this area, etc. he will start with K1and K2 before continuing on to K3. ”I’ll leave any interrogations and negotiations to you Fingers. You may want to truss that one up!” he points at the unconscious Kobold at the taur’s feet. Rhys scans the stacks for anything ‘interesting’ as he moves through the room (Perception 5 -Nat 1) but his attention is focussed on kobolds and what Fingers intends to do with his growing cadre of captives.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17  d20+5=22 ; d20+5=20 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ;
Friday November 25th, 2022 5:48:11 PM
Xuce sidesteps the kobold as he tries to stab him again with its spear. Then moving up with several punches to its head and body (AC 22 & 20, Damage 2 & 3)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Friday November 25th, 2022 10:25:16 PM
Since the only conscious kobold has enough to deal with, Fingers binds the unconscious K2.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=12 ;
Saturday November 26th, 2022 1:14:35 AM
Myre wonders what everyone's planning to do with the number of kobolds they're taking prisoner. "What's the protocol for this? Leave them tied up? Give them a stern talking to and send them on their way?" She scratches her head, genuinely curious. "Is it...ethical to make them walk ahead of us and trigger any traps? That doesn't SEEM ethical, but I'm not an ethicsologist..." She thinks for another moment. "Ethicothary? Ethicstician? Those exist, right?" She goes quiet when she remembers that the word "philosopher" exists.

Anyway, there's lots of books in here and she wants to check them out. Maybe there's one about adventuring ethics! Unfortunately, she's so set on looking for the subject that she develops tunnel vision (perception: 12).



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday November 26th, 2022 1:48:51 PM
Kwarsk finally recovers from his overpowered axe swing, and sees that his newer companions Zarsellet and Xuce have together defeated the last kobold. With the huff and puff of combat ending, Kwarsk says, "Well done, Zarsellet and Xuce... perhaps your teaming was twice as much 'Z' as the kobolds could handle?" Kwarsk finishes with a grin.

Kwarsk begins looking over the bookshelves for any titles in Dwarven or Common (or Undercommon) on the spines, to see if anything seems unusual or interesting.

(OOC Take 20; Perception = 30 for the first 5' by 10' area, or whatever core rules defaults to for scanning titles on book spines)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday November 27th, 2022 12:49:04 AM
Fingers notices Kwarsk and Myre perusing the racks. He also remembers one of the kobolds saying "Read it if you want to be saved!". And by "it" he seemed to mean one of the books they used as projectiles.

Fingers examines the books that the kobolds had thrown. He reads all the Tauric languages, and Common. If any are not in a language he knows, he can probably at least identify the language.

Linguistics, Take 10 = 18
Knowledge: Arcana, Take 10 = 19


DM Brian Z- The Library 
Monday November 28th, 2022 7:18:27 AM
End of combat.

Nintos regains his magic coin

Zarsellet and Xuce finish off the last kobold

Paige checks the next door. As with the others it contains some dwarven and elven writing. The writing translates as: resting place

Rhys checks over the kobolds equipment, and disarms the prisoners. But he finds their gear to be poorly made and not of any real value.

Myre wonders about the fate of the prisoners, and looks around for a book with adventuring advice.

Kwarsk congratulates the team on the victory, and begins looking over the books.

Fingers ties up the new prisoners. Then he takes a look at the books the kobolds threw at the team. One of them is in elven and indicates it contains a listing of useful herbs for cooking and medicine. The other title is in common and promises a collection of raunchy poems.

Myre and Kwarsk scan the book titles. Some are in elven or dwarven, and many are in common. The titles indicate a very large variety of topics, some useful, some recreational. A few of the books seem to have deteriorated with age, but a surprising number look to be in useful condition.

What do you do next?

(map unchanged from last round)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=11 ;
Monday November 28th, 2022 7:41:35 AM
As his party looks over the books in the room, Nintos returns to the fountain; “There is something that we can do with this fountain to restore it back to its original purposes.”

Looking over the fountain he begins to mumble to himself; “The fountain Caused Fear, but these inscriptions spoke of healing properties. Maybe a casting of Purify Drink could do it? Or maybe another Conjuration type of spell to kickstart it back to its original purposes…”

[i]Why can’t I get this…{/i] Nintos looks perplexed.
[Knowledge Check 11]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20 
Monday November 28th, 2022 11:16:48 AM
Rhys finishes separating kobolds from their weaponry and calls out to Meeko, ”Meeko! are any of these kobolds in here your King or the Captain? Do you know what they are looking for in here?”. The elf will wander down to stand near Paige by the next door.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=11 ;
Monday November 28th, 2022 12:55:36 PM
”Once we retrieve the scroll Clarice saw in her vision, I’m of a mind to ask our mining friends to seal up this cave!” Paige mutters. She gives the door to the resting place a shove. If it opens, she will peer inside. (Perception = 11)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday November 28th, 2022 7:44:36 PM
Myre speaks elven, so if any of those books are actually important she can read the titles.
***

She gasps at Paige's suggestion. "AFTER we get all the books out, yea? I'm not much of a reader but even I know that you don't just ignore this much knowledge." She takes a cue from dad and grabs a book at random, making sure it's not one that will fall apart. "Like this one! It's all about..."

***

Obviously I don't know what it's about. Let's see what the DM tells us!

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=20 ;
Monday November 28th, 2022 8:38:42 PM
Kwarsk hears Rhys' ranting and looks up to see Rhys walk a little away after speaking.

Kwarsk will impress upon Meeko the importance of answering Rhys's questions by walking to within five feet of Meeko, facing him and smiling expectantly.

(OOC - Diplomacy to assist Rhys's unrolled Diplomatic effort = 20)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Monday November 28th, 2022 8:46:44 PM
Zarsellet steps away from the kobold while Fingers ties it up. He is much more interested in the books. When he hears that there is an elven book about cooking and medicines he goes to look it over. "Hey! I've been considering learning to cook. Maybe that will help!" He glances through it quickly and if nobody complains puts it in his pack.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday November 28th, 2022 11:53:42 PM
Hey! says Fingers to Paige, while moving to the door. [b] You know the rules: no opening doors until I check for traps. See if Nintos is right about the Purify or maybe Remove Curse.

Perception for traps: Take 20 = 25.

DM Brian Z- The Library 
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 7:15:32 AM
Nintos may be on to something for restoring the fountain....

Rhys and Kwarsk pose some questions to Meeko. Nope, he just said it was important. A shaman in the tribe told him so.

Paige is concerned about the danger of the cave. She presses on the next door but it doesn't budge.

Fingers checks the door. It is not trapped, but it is locked.

Myre flips through a book. The title indicated information about astronomy and astrology. She finds a passage about big, giant rocks floating around out in the void. Why would anyone leave rocks there?

Zarsellet checks the cookbook. He glances over some unusual recipes for chicken soup.

whole team- perception checks!

Myre and Zarsellet- will saves!

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=18 ; d20+3=13 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 8:10:24 AM
[Perception Checks: Merletta 18 | Nintos 13]

With battle settling down, Merletta flutters over to Nintos and lands on his shoulder.

Hearing Paige Nintos turns his head towards her; “Seal this up? If we turn this fountain back to its original purposes this location would be a valuable asset to this region.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+4=10 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 11:29:50 AM
Rhys looks about the surroundings of the door, probing any indentations and protrusions in hope of finding a latch or hidden trigger that might unlock the door (Perception 10). ”Somebody check that nearest book shelf for any means of opening the door. If there is a hidden latch it would probably be close to the door. Maybe one of these kobolds knows the way in, are any of them conscious yet?”

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17  d20+10=30 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 5:11:36 PM
(perception: 30, Nat 20)

Xuce looks around after the battle seeing that everyone is still up he makes his way around the room checking on the unconscious, then the fallen.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=13 ; d20+3=10 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 7:38:56 PM
OOC: Perception 13. Will save 10.

OOC: If I'm still capable of deciding what I'm doing Zarsellet is flipping through the recipes and waiting for the group to decide about moving forward.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+10=23 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:15:08 PM
(OOC Perception = 23)

Kwarsk moves to one side of Fingers, about 10' away, leaving him room to work on the lock.

Kwarsk stands guard looking around (OOC Darkvision if applicable) and listening for a second wave of kobolds, an ambush, or something.

(OOC Kwarsk is a guard/bodyguard by profession, though no skill ranks)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5  d20+4=16 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 9:36:35 PM
Will save: 16

Myre's voice trails off as she realizes what book she's grabbed. Waddles settles into the crook of her elbow as they skim the book. "I know, right! What are the chances!"
...
"Well I don't know about that. You still had all your baby fat still when dad...well, you know. That was only like...30 years ago. This book looks WAY older than that."
...
"Oh. Yea, that's a good point. They probably just moved into an existing space rock when they made you. OK, we'll keep an eye out for it. Probably should put it away for later though. You too, porky." Myre slips the book into her sack and secures Waddles in his place. She looks up, hoping her friends figured out what they're doing next.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+5=17 ; d20+8=20 ;
Tuesday November 29th, 2022 11:49:23 PM
Perception: 17
Pick the lock: 20



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 12:35:03 AM
”Fine!” Paige raises both her hands to shoulder height and walks away from the taur by the door.

When Nintos calls to her from the fountain room, she answers back: ”I might be able to sort out that fountain on the way back. With adequate preparation I can purify food and drink - however at the moment it is not possible.”

Paige does a quick assessment of her and her companions injuries, the peruses the room idly (Perception = 8) waiting for Muuru to work on the next door.

[i]DM Sanity:

+ 1 to Fortitude from dwarvish alr

Used/Prepared spells:
Orisons: 2/4 - guidance, resistance, stabilize, virtue
Level 1: 1/3 - bless, detect evil, magic weapon
Domain spell: 0/1 - santurary



DM Brian Z- The Library  d6=2 ; d8=2 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 8:25:26 AM
Nintos muses on the possible future use of this site.

Rhys checks for a secret door, but doesn't find anything suspicious.

Xuce notices a strange cloud of dust swirling about and rising from the floor. The newly tied up kobolds begin to stir.

Zarsellet sees the dust cloud rise up suddenly in front of him. It briefly takes on the form of a spiritual vestige of a wrathful custodian that waves her hand in front of the reader’s face. Zarsellet is cursed! and will suffer a -2 on all saves for the next hour.

Kwarsk stands guard, and sees the cloud 'attack' Zarsellet. The cloud then swirls about some more, slowly moving around the room.

Myre puts the book away, saving it for later. The cloud swooshes by her, and she briefly sees the wrathful spirit. There is some sort of magical energy, and Myre resists the effect. The could then returns to moving about.

Fingers finds no trap on the door, and is satisfied by the click of unlocking it.

Paige agrees the fountain may be able to be purified. She thinks it will have to wait. (kn religion check plz)

The cloud moves again, and appears before Rhys! (will save)

There is something amiss, and some knowledge of religion may shed some light.....



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+4=5 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 9:14:03 AM
Moving between the stacks of books, Paige returns to the fountain room, and finds Nintos. ”We need to keep moving, friend. Muuru has unlocked the next door. The longer we stay here, the longer we will be prey to the evil magiks of this place. “

The cleric gives the fountain another perusal, but doesn’t pick up much (Knowlege Religion = 5, nat. 1 *sigh*

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=12 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:10:59 AM
Snaping to as Paige calls out for him to get the lead out and move on; “You’re right, better preparation will be needed to deal with the fountain.” Nintos recast Light on his coin as he rejoins the group collecting at the new door.

If while passing Rhys Nintos sees the swirling cloud, he would stop and keep his distance. Shouting for help. Detecting Magic and studying the cloud.
[K-Arcana/Dungeon/Spellcraft 12, the rest of K’s would be 11. Not sure what the check would be]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+1=6 ; d20+1=9 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 11:13:15 AM
Rhys backs away from the whirling cloud, unsure of whether to take up arms against it. It didn’t seem to attack the others but…(Will Save = 9,10 versus fear effects…used hero point to no avail)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3  d20+7=11 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 5:26:36 PM
Zarsellet tucks the book into his pack. It isn't "stealing" exactly.... The previous owner wasn't around, anywhere? Then he sees the dust cloud and feels, something.

OOC: Know-Religion: 11. We're getting great rolls here!

"What was that? Some sort of ghost of the last librarian?"

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=14 ;
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 8:09:04 PM
(OOC Knowledge: Religion = 14)

Kwarsk watches the cloud attack Zarsellet, and others, and looks at his axe, the cloud, his axe, the cloud... hmm... probably ineffective, Kwarsk thinks.

Kwarsk continues to think hard... (OOC - Prompted by the DM's request for a Kn: Religion check, Kwarsk awaits the result of his ponderings...)



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 9:20:42 PM
Myre shakes her head as the effect bounces off her. "What was that?" She looks around at the others who seem to be getting the dust's attention. "Is it guarding the books?" She greedily hopes it doesn't do anything like follow the book and haunt her. She really, really wants to keep it. "Probably best to move on! Maybe take a few books to throw at bad guys so they get attacked to?" Her tone suggests it's not a serious consideration.

She falls into line, ready to move on.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday November 30th, 2022 10:38:01 PM
Okay, door's open. Are we ready to...YAAH! (in response to the phantom librarian).

Paige, can you -- turn it or lay it to rest or something? Or should we just run in panic?

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Thursday December 1st, 2022 6:43:44 AM
Xuce points at the dust could as it moves about the room. "We should probably deal with this before we move on, don't you think?"

DM Brian Z- The Library  d6=1 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 8:59:12 AM
Paige is concerned about lingering too long in the area

Nintos agrees and renews the light spell, the only significant source of light the team has.

Rhys backs away from the could as it again turns into a wrathful spirit! Rhys suffers a -2 to AC for the next hour due to the curse.

Zarsellet ponders the issue, but comes up empty this time.

Kwarsk ponders the issue... and then recalls something he heard once about such places. The affected books must be burned, sprayed with holy water(needs 2), or have channel energy cast on them.

Myre wonders if it is guarding the books. Maybe it is haunting them? The team notices that the wrathful spirit does not seem interested in the books already taken, but seems focused on a few particualr volumes on the floor near the door you entered the room.

Fingers opens the door and turns to see the phantom librarian. As he turns, he notices some movement in the next room...

Xuce offers the wisdom of solving one problem at a time.

The cloud disappears, dropping the dust it was swirling about to the floor. Soon, you see dust swirling about again in a new spot, closer to the door where you entered the room, It seems to be stationary for the moment, hovering about a small pile of books there.

The captured kobolds, now awake, smile and chuckle at the team's distress. Seems like they knew what would happen, perhaps from experience. Meeko remains hiding near the fountain.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:42:14 AM
Kwarsk calls out to Paige, " Paige, I read something about this at the monastery where I trained. Look at the books the cloud is near (POINTS) - channel your deity's energy at the books and that'll end things. If you can't, then we need two flasks of holy water, or fire, but the books must be cleansed now!"

With that, Kwarsk turns back towards Fingers and the door, watching for any threats, perhaps even ready (OOC: Ready an Action to Attack) to immediately face any monstrous (and tangible) opposition, waraxe in hand.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+4=19 ; d6=3 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 10:55:32 AM
Assuming Kwarsk shares his information with the group - Paige will dig out 2 vials of Holy Water* and pass one to Nintos. ”You heard the dwarf. We need to get this on the pile of books by the door!.

Since the cleric has to pass through the door from the fountain room to get back to the library, she encounters the dust spirit and takes a swing at it with her new cold iron mace (Hit 19, 3+2 for 5 dmg, cold iron negates damage reduction for demons and fey) before using her teeth to unstopper the vial and dump the water on the pile of books.

(OOC: Paige had 4 vials of Holy Water from 22Aug2022)


Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Thursday December 1st, 2022 11:45:45 AM
Myre watches with rapt curiosity as Paige and Nintos do...holy stuff. She considers how her meager selection of spells so rarely lend themselves to being helpful. She pouts a bit, but shakes it off. "Got to walk before you run," she says quietly just to herself. She looks down at the pig in her hands before continuing, "don't be silly. You're not running anywhere, metaphorically or otherwise."

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+5=9 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 12:05:45 PM
Rhys backs away from the door and the whirling dust and moves back towards the nearest conscious kobold (K3?). He slides the long curved blade from its resting place across his back and places it beneath the smirking kobold’s chin. ”It is good you find amusement at our expense. Now I will find my own amusement at your expense. What do you know of this creature guarding this place? Be sure of your answer for my patience is already sorely tested” the elf threatens the kobold in its native draconic tongue (Intimidate 9)

(OOC not sure why or how Rhys was attacked given that in two previous posts I had made it clear that I was by the door marked ‘resting place’ and not near any of the books that this guardian is protecting. I have reduced my AC nevertheless)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17  d20+10=28 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 3:49:26 PM
Xuce moves quietly over to the newly open door and peers inside (Perception: 28) and then looks back at the dust creature. I hope we don't make too much noise fighting this thing.

(OOC: ready action, attack anything that comes into the room from beyond the door)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=10 ; d6=1 ;
Thursday December 1st, 2022 4:02:09 PM
Nintos takes the flask from Paige and he tries to protest because of his inability, but everything is moving fast and he decides to throw the flask himself.
[To Hit 10 (AC 5 or 10 for a 5-foot square?) DMG 1 sigh smh

Throwing the flask to hit the books, Nintos believes that he could have done better. “You said fire right? Give me a moment and I will burn those books!” realizing what he said; “I pray to the gods that there are other copies of the information within those tomes.”

[ooc:Burning Hands next round]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 
Thursday December 1st, 2022 4:45:26 PM
Zarsellet tucks his new book away and moves over, a little bit, closer to the protected stack of books. "Wait! Can't somebody channel positive energy by the books? Will that get rid of the guardian haunt? without destroying valuable books?"

DM Brian Z- The Library 
Friday December 2nd, 2022 8:02:02 AM
Kwarsk shares some information about the haunt. He is ready for action in case anything comes from the other room.

Paige swipes at the half-formed mist/librarian, but there is no effect. She hands a vial of holy water to Nintos, and pours another on the books. This does have an effect. The books begin to hiss and steam as a hot object immersed in water would do.

Myre watches. She wonders when it will be her turn to do important stuff.

Rhys backs up and questions the new prisoners. We don't know anything about it, except it attacks any kobolds that try to look for treasure in the books. So we leave them alone now.

Xuce looks into the next room, but it is very dark. Some movement is spotted, but not much else. Hearing, however is different. There is definitely some sort of mumbling noise coming from in there.

Nintos tosses the other holy water at the books. His aim is poor, but he does manage to hit them. With an increased steaming hiss, the books evaporate in a puff of smoke. The spirit coalesces for a moment, is angry, and then content? as it dissolves. It does not reappear.

Zarsellet wonders if the channeling would save the books, but considering the effect of the holy water, the results may have been the same.

The haunt has been cleansed.

There has been movement noted in the next room and also some noise resembling mumbling.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20 
Friday December 2nd, 2022 11:17:50 AM
Rhys grumbles something unintelligible about kobold stew and sheaths his sword. He moves back towards the door now unlocked by Fingers and readies his bow.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Friday December 2nd, 2022 11:24:04 AM
The cleric raises her eyebrows at Nintos’ shenanigans. ”Next time, just take the stopper off, dad! Those books weren’t going to attack!” Paige scratches her head before adding, ”at least I don’t think they were…”

The cleric will round up any stragglers in the library room and make her way towards the door to the “resting place” - but stay far enough to the back and one side in order not to crowd her companions on the door step. She will ask those who faced the ‘guardian’ how they feel, and try to get a sense of what harm they incurred.

(OOC: will Paige know that Myre is unharmed and that Zarsellet and Rhys are affected?)


Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Friday December 2nd, 2022 2:26:11 PM
OOC: Myre seems fine!

***

Myre's eyes bulge and her jaw drops. "WOAH! What kind of wizard burns down a library! It's just a little guardian spirit thing doing its job! Just...move on or something and it probably won't follow. Myre doesn't want to fight with her friends, but will absolutely hurl herself at Nintos to stop him from burning the place down.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Friday December 2nd, 2022 7:00:08 PM
Zarsellet shakes his head when the books.... evaporate? "I wonder if any of the other books have any value? At least I got mine!" He checks to verify that the elven cookbook hadn't evaporated out of his pack. ??

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 10:10:23 AM
Kwarsk says, "Great job Paige and Nintos! There are more rooms to investigate, but perhaps we should take a few moments to look for interesting titles to set aside for when we're on the way out?

Kwarsk will either 1) join the group in reviewing titles if the bulk of the party begins reviewing book titles, or 2) be ready to help at the closed door if the group intends on going through.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 11:16:46 AM
[ooc: Sorry for the delay. The wife and I are in the hospital and she is delivering our third child.]

“Ohhh… stopper off.” He smiles as the ribbing he received. Every new adventurer, odd thing to call myself, has to have a few bumps along the way He thinks to himself.

When Kwarsk says take a few moments to look for interesting titles Nintos doesn’t take a second moment to begin looking. Nothing in particular, obviously anything magic related he would naturally gravitate towards. But also, he would also pick up anything related to his sons, and by proxy his deity; Serenbeth

Merletta flutters around the tops of the shelves looking for any bugs she could make a snack out of.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 3/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday December 4th, 2022 3:27:28 AM
Fingers pulls the door shut.

Everybody, there's something in there! Get ready! He won't open the door until everyone is at least paying attention.

Nintos, see if you can fit that light under the door.



Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Sunday December 4th, 2022 1:24:48 PM
Xuce stands next to Fingers and waits for everyone to get into position.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Sunday December 4th, 2022 10:43:08 PM
[OOC Clint, I almost missed that! Congratulations!]

DM Brian Z- The Library 
Monday December 5th, 2022 8:57:33 AM
Rhys moves up to the door and readies his bow.

Paige checks on the team. Everyone knows who was affected.

Myre is fine, and objects to any book burning.

Zarsellet wonders about treasure. The book in his pack is fine, and he recalls the kobolds did not have a chance to search this room for treasure.

Kwarsk is ready, either for reading or fighting.

Nintos takes a quick look for treasure.

Fingers closes the door and shouts a warning.

Xuce positions to support Fingers.

The team has a decision to make. Push on into the next room? Or search the library. (Or other as you decide!)

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20 
Monday December 5th, 2022 3:42:46 PM
”Ready when you are” Rhys stands some 10’ back from the door, bow ready, and awaits Fingers’ next move.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Monday December 5th, 2022 5:24:30 PM
Seeing others heading toward the door to continue to the next room Zarsellet starts to object. Maybe they should search for treasure? There are all of these books! But then decides that they should have safe time on the way off to do so....

He readies his shortbow even though there is almost no chance that he will use it.... "I'm ready too."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 
Monday December 5th, 2022 6:42:25 PM
"This library has been here for a long, long time. It will probably be here when we're done with this place. Let's continue..."

Myre's ready to book it out of here.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=9 ;
Monday December 5th, 2022 7:59:34 PM
Paige takes up a position at the back of the pack, and to one side. She casts an eye on the trussed up kobolds, and ponders the wisdom and morality of leaving them tied up and defenceless. And yet, if they should free themselves, they could cause the party much trouble.

Whilst most of the party face the new door, the 18 yo half elf looks back the other way…in case trouble should come from behind. (Perception = 9)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday December 5th, 2022 8:55:51 PM
Kwarsk stands to the side of the door where, once opened, it will not be stopped by Kwarsk.

Kwarsk is in "ready to fight" stance with tower shield and waraxe ready.

Kwarsk nods to Fingers to open the door.

Kwarsk, believing the kobolds didn't make it into this room, expects no traps, and once Fingers opens the door Kwarsk will move inside the room and to the right, leaving the doorway clear for our archers to fire through without hitting Kwarsk.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Monday December 5th, 2022 9:20:01 PM
Xuce waits off to the side looking around at the rest of the party "Everyone ready?"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday December 5th, 2022 9:35:00 PM
[ooc: thanks guys, mom and baby are both healthy and we just got home. Sorry for the delay. ]

Nintos digs out 5 copper coins and cast light on each of them. One by one he flicks them under the door as Fingers asked; “There ya go, better get in there quick!” Nintos steps back and let’s those with the armor and weapons lead the way.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Monday December 5th, 2022 11:58:49 PM
Crossbow in one hand, FIngers opens the door.

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20+3=15 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=12 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 8:05:37 AM
The team stands ready, and Fingers opens the door. The coins tossed into the room by Nintos provide the only illumination. Inside, you see a room which has been thoroughly trashed. What once must have been comfortable benches and places to rest, now lies piles of rubble. Smashed to bits, all that remains is part of an elaborate chair, which the kobold king has claimed as his throne.

After the door opens, several events occur.
-Kwarsk moves in
-someone completes a spell
-someone yells in draconicHighlight to display spoiler: { kill the intruders, the treasure will be ours!}
-several sling bullets are fired at the team: Rhys(miss), Zarsellet(miss), Kwarsk(miss), Fingers(miss)

The area around the door is the only lit area. The room gets darker the farther you are away from the light coins. This counts as dim light. All attacks have a 20% miss chance in this area.(unless you have low-light or darkvision) Outside the radius of the light coins, the room counts as darkness. (additional penalties unless you have darkvision)

The room contains several areas of difficult terrain. These areas can be moved through, but cost double to move onto, through, or out of. You cannot charge through these areas.

There is a door on the other side of the room.

Effects from anyone cursed by the librarian are still active.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+5=23 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:09:02 AM
”FINGERS…DOWN!!” Rhys shouts to the taur and let’s loose a single arrow that speeds by the rogue on its way to its target K2 (Hit AC 23 for 5 hp). The elf quickly nocks another arrow in readiness.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:35:45 AM
Before the group disperses throughout the new room, the cleric calls on her god and asks for his blessing upon the party. (Cast Bless on the party http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/bless.html#bless

(DM Sanity info:

Bless on party - +1 to attacks and saving throws vs fear (2 minutes or 20 rounds

+1 to Fortitude from dwarven air

Orisons: 2/4 guidance, resistance, stabilize, virtue
Level 1 spells: 2/3 bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: 0/1 sanctuary


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 5:39:27 PM
Seeing how dark the room is Zarsellet casts Dancing Lights and sends it into the room to dance around the closest kobold.

OOC: Adding DL to the map for Dancing Lights? Not changing the colors for Lit Area, but they should light up an area like torches.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/4 
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 5:40:03 PM
"Excuse me! Coming through! Area of effect spells incoming!" Myre, politely as possible, elbows her way through her friends and around Fingers. She can see fine in the low light, so she positions herself close to one of these stupid kobolds and throws a rainbow at him.
***

Move: M38
Standard: Color spray. Will DC is 15.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 17, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 6:11:12 PM
Xuce hurries after Myre, as he passes her to take up a defensive stance (at 39M, fighting defensively) "You shouldn't rush like that you are going to get hurt or worse Mr. Waddles could get hurt" He adds with a wink.

(OOC: Xuce readies an attack if a kobold gets within reach. Xuce has the deflect arrows feat, he can deflect once a round.)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 19, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 6:15:06 PM
(OOC: AC now reflects fighting defensively)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=16 ; d10+2=12 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 10:17:40 PM
Kwarsk tactically moves to be adjacent to K2 from an angle.

(OOC - Kwarsk starts in J38; moves to I39, then I40, then ends in J41

OOC - reminder - Kwarsk, as a dwarf, has Darkvision)

Kwarsk shouts, "Next time, talk before slinging stones!"

Kwarsk swings his waraxe at K2 mightily, his waraxe's zig matching the kobold's zig, and the waraxe's zag delivers a telling blow!

(OOC Kwarsk hit AC 16 which is probably a solid hit, for 12 damage!)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d100=63 ; d20+2=17 ; d8+3=10 ; d6=3 ;
Tuesday December 6th, 2022 11:13:40 PM
Fingers moves to J37:K38 and gores K2
Miss chance: (trying to beat 20): 63. Success.
Attack: 17 Damage: 10 + 3 (sneak) = 13



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+4=10 ; d6+1=3 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 12:19:14 AM
Nintos moves forward through the door (from I36 to N37) and shoots an Acid Dart at the kobold towards the back of the room.
[Range Touch against K4 10 | DMG 3]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 2/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20-1=9 ; 2d4=8 ; d4=2 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+8=16 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 8:23:16 AM
Rhys shoots the first kobold he sees, and it drops to the floor.

Paige casts bless, and gives the team a boost.

Zarsellet casts a dancing lights spell, increasing the light sources in the room. (I highlighted additional area around K2, the kobold he can see from his location)

Myre moves into the room, and hits a kobold with a color spray. K1 is affected by the spell, and falls unconscious from the effect.

Xuce moves in, and takes a protective position by Myre.

Kwarsk moves tactically, taking a new position, but his expected opponent has already dropped.

Fingers also positions to attack K2. The poor kobold never had a chance.

Nintos moves in and fires an acid dart at K4, but the creature dodged. (touchAC12)

The kobolds act!

K3 moves up and tries to stab Fingers with a spear. miss(AC 5)
K4 moves up and tries to hit Kwarsk with a spear. miss! it was a valiant effort, but the kobold is unable to get past the tough dwarf's armor.
The kobold Captain moves up to Xuce and takes a swing with his sword. He looks confused as he missed, perhaps expecting a different result.
The King is furious at the intrusion. In draconicHighlight to display spoiler: {You will not succeed where we failed!} He casts a spell, trying to help his minions. Kwarsk DC 14 will save or flee the room. DC 15 spellcraft to identify:Highlight to display spoiler: {cause fear}

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 8 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3
K4
Captain
King

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=17 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+1=2 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:59:11 AM
Listening to the one speaking; “That one is in charge, talking about treasure and not allowing us to succeed.” As the king begins casting a spell, Nintos is familiar with this necromancy spell; “Hold onto your courage Kwarsk, he is trying to Cause Fear.”

Nintos side steps (From N37 to O38) and fires one of his last Acid Darts.
[18 Range Touch | DMG 2….]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 1/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+2=14 ; d6=5 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:14:07 AM
Rhys steps forward into the now vacant doorway and looses another arrow, this time at the captain of the kobold guard (hit AC14 for 5 HP, -4 for shooting into a melee accounted for). The battlefield, or at least what the elf can see, has grown crowded and few easy targets present themselves.

Current position L37, Active effects: Bless, Dwarven Ale, Library Curse

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 11:07:26 AM
”Coming through! Paige announces as she tries to slip past Rhys and into the new room (M37 if possible). ”Courage! Domi is with us! she cries out - reminding everyone that they are Blessed*

* + 1 to attacks and saves vs fear - 2 minutes (1/20 rounds)

DM Sanity Info:

Active effects: Bless, Dwarven ale (+1 to Fort)

Orisons: 2/4 used - guidance, resistance, stabilize, virtue
Spells: 2/3 used - bless, magic weapon, detect evil
Domain spell: 0/1 - sanctuary



Xuce (Chris) AC: 21, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 5:30:22 PM
Xuce's stance shifts ever so slightly (Moves into total defense). In dwarven "Man this one's breath stinks" switching to elven "You might want to take a few steps back Myre, in case he gets past me."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 5:44:48 PM
Zarsellet moves in to see around the room. Seeing such a cluster of melee he stays where he is and starts loudly singing a battle chant to help his friends.

OOC: Inspire Courage. +1 competence bonus to hit and to weapon damage, +1 morale bonus to saves versus fear and charm. ****Note: The Competence bonus stacks with the morale bonus from Bless. The +1 to Fear save does not stack.****

Understanding the words of the Kobold King he calls out (in draconic) "So King Kobold, What did you fail at that you're so worried we might succeed?" Regardless of any answer he calls out to the others "The King says they failed at something and he's worried that we'll succeed."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/4 
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 9:40:13 PM
"My hero!" Myre swoons with good natured humor, then looks for other targets. She takes a step to her right, then lets loose another blast of rainbow magic past Xuce that hits the captain! "Hopefully he doesn't snore too."

Since her attacks are non-lethal, she keeps them up until combat's officially called off. Still, she IS listening to what her friends are saying.

***

Move: 5' step to L38
Standard: Color spray. Will DC is 15. Should just hit the captain.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d8+2=10 ; d20+4=15 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:12:54 PM
What a waste, Muuru thinks. These little mugs can barely hurt us; why must they resort to violence?

He drops the crossbow, pulls out his blackjack, and bops K3 on the head.
[ooc: oops, rolled damage first]

Damage: 10. Att: 15

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 10:47:24 PM
Blackjack does nonlethal damage

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+8=9 ;
Wednesday December 7th, 2022 11:28:59 PM
(OOC - Kwarsk (+5) is a Dwarf vs. Spells (+2) and is Blessed/Inspired (+1) = +8, and rolled a natural 1, also missing the DC of 14; Kwarsk gains the condition frightened which is the same as shaken with the addition of "run far away from the source of the fear" (here, the kobold king))

Kwarsk lets loose a bloodcurdling scream, then turns and moves to D37 and faces the wall so he doesn't have to look at the horrifying visage of the kobold king!

(OOC - Kwarsk can't go to the door we entered because that would put him a little closer to the king. The spell says Kwarsk is otherwise in control of the direction of his flight, so he's in the furthest corner, back to the king, that he can reach without trying to go through the new door on the bottom, which is clearly too scary to try because it might be the king's bedroom and have portraits of him!)

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20+5=18 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d20+1=16 ; d6-1=2 ; d20+8=10 ; 3d4+3=7 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 9:39:40 AM
Nintos identifies the spell the King cast, and sends a spell back at the King, hitting him for some acid damage.

Rhys fires an arrow at the Captain, and connects, hitting the kobold on the shoulder.

Paige slips around Rhys(you can move through an occupied allied square) and reminds everyone fo the blessing of Domi.

Xuce is wary of attacks from the Captain, and is better prepared to defend against them.

Zarsellet moves into the room(I placed you on the map) and inspires the team to victory!

Myre adds some colorful lights to the room, spraying the Captain with them. He squints at the bright light, but shakes off the effect.

Fingers switches weapons and knocks the kobold near him out cold.

Kwarsk is affected by the King's magic. He runs to the corner of the room and tries to hide there. The magic begins to fade.(Kwarsk will have normal actions next round)

The kobolds act!

K4 looks at his King, nods, and then bravely steps up to support the Captain. He tries to stab Zarsellet, and connects, hitting the bard with a serious scratch (2 damage)

The Captain tries his luck again against Xuce's improved defenses, and is unable to score a hit!

The King cackles with glee when Kwarsk runs away. Then his attention turns to Nintos as he is hit by the acid. in draconicHighlight to display spoiler: {That wasn't nice, let's see how you like it!} The King casts a spell at Nintos, Three streaks of energy strike out and hit the wizard unerringly! Nintos is hit by the magic energy. (7 damage) DC 15 spellcraftHighlight to display spoiler: {magic missle}

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 7 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3- unconscious
K4
Captain- 5 dmg
King- 2 dmg

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=22 ; d20+4=24 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:30:11 AM
Spellcraft: 22.
Magic Missile! He can hit anything he can see. Ergo...

Muuru throws a smokestick at the king. (Actually, trying to cover N39:O40).
Att: 24

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:43:56 AM
(OOC Kwarsk moves from D37 to J41 with a double-move.)

Kwarsk's heart suddenly slows from its jackhammer pace and he regains his senses. "That kobold... tricked me with his magic!" Kwarsk says to no one in particular, and then re-orients himself and moves at full combat speed, nearing multiple flanking opportunities with the three remaining kobolds, a stern grimace on his face, a fusillade of imaginary warhammers thrown from his eyes towards the kobolds!

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+3=19 ; d6+1=7 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 3:55:24 PM
With few other options available, Rhys carefully draws aim on the Captain and waits for the split second when a clear path to his intended target opens up. The elf let’s fly with a smooth, easy release and the arrow flies true. (Hit AC19 for 7 HP;+1 Bless,+1 bardic song, -4 firing into melee, +1dmg). ”Forget the niceties Fingers, the kobold King has called for our deaths, they will take no prisoners!”

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d8=1 ; d8=2 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 4:09:58 PM
Moving around and past Nintos Paige taps the wizard with the Wand of Healing (1d8+2 (re-rolling 1 per Wold rules for 3 pts of healing) before moving into the darkness (P38). ”Can you manage some light over here, pops?” she asks the older human as she gingerly feels her way towards something solid.

DM Sanity info:

Active effects: Inspire Courage (from Zarsellet), Bless (2/20 rounds) Dwarven ale

Wand of CLW2 - used 4/40 charges



Xuce (Chris) AC: 21, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 14/17 
Thursday December 8th, 2022 6:01:38 PM
Xuce looks over as another kobold joins the dance and readjusts his footing so he can better block attacks from two combatants (staying in full defense). In common "Look if you really did fail why are you still here? Why not just leave this place it holds nothing for you."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour  d20+3=22 ; d20+3=8 ; d3=2 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 6:03:21 PM
Zarsellet feels the attack of the kobold as he continues his song and realizes that holding a bow in a melee was particularly stupid. "Ouch! You pathetic little lizard!"

He pulls a dagger and slashes. It's interesting to be attacking something the same size as he is....

OOC: Slash with MW Dagger, 22 to hit Crit threat. Not confirmed. Returning his 2 points of damage and 1 more for the Bardic song.
OOC: That's 7 rounds of Bardic music used today. 2 remaining.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/2  d20+6=26 ;
Thursday December 8th, 2022 10:51:46 PM
Myre finds herself literally in the middle of combat. "Hmm, maybe Xuce knows what he's talking about after all. NO MATTER!"

She guards her movements, not wanting to give the kobold in front of her an opening (casting defensively: 26 = success). Her hands vomit out more rainbows, hitting the kobold and the captain (again!).

***

Move: Spend a moment wondering how I got into this mess
Standard: Color spray - Will save still 15

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 9/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=20 ; d20+3=19 ; d6+1=6 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 8:07:29 AM
[Spellcraft 20]
“Ahh!” Nintos lets out a yell as he is really hit for the first time since setting off as an adventurer. Looking to the captain, Nintos speaks to him in draconic; “wux jalla majak svern, mardrek kagh wux janik tepoha vin krehl ekess waph”
In Draconic Highlight to display spoiler: { You should give up, surrender and you might have an chance to liveYou should give up, surrender and you might have an chance to live}

But he fires off his last Acid Dart as he olds his side where the Magic Missile struck him.
[Range Touch Attack 19 | DMG 6]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)


DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20-1=17 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+8=22 ; d6+4=6 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 9:12:05 AM
Fingers throws a smokestick. the smoke covers the area of the difficult terrain around K1, blocking some of the sight in the room.

Kwarsk recovers from the spell, and moves back in to the fight.

Rhys aims a shot at the Captain, and hits him solidly on the side. The Captain staggers for a moment, but he is still up.

Paige moves up and gives Nintos some magical healing.

Xuce holds on to a defensive stance, with an additional opponent near.

Zarsellet attacks the kobold in front of him with a dagger and scores a hit.(drops bow to have enough actions for this)

Myre is in the thick of it, and does not back out. She casts another rainbow and hits the Captain and kobold with it. They both manage to overcome the effect of the pretty colors. They must be inspired!

Nintos fires off an acid dart and hits the Captain(please declare targets). Then calls for the Captain to surrender. The Captain just growls and promises revenge.

The kobolds act!

K4 attacks Zarsellet, the nearest target his same size! But now that Zarsellet is properly armed, maybe it threw off his aim.

The Captain attacks Xuce again, and manages to find a soft spot in his defense. Xuce takes 6 damage from the wicked cut.

The King seems pleased. As he moves he makes a suggestion to those that he knows can speak his languageYou should leave now while you still can, here come my reinforcements! Spellcraft DC 14Highlight to display spoiler: {ghost sound} From the Library, you hear the sounds of several soldiers clanking in armor and shouting battle cries as they rush to the battle.

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 6 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3- unconscious
K4- 3 dmg
Captain- 12 dmg
King- 2 dmg

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+3=7 ; d20+4=16 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 12:37:52 PM
Rhys tries one more time to thread an arrow through the crowd of combatants to hit the captain, but his luck does not hold (Hit AC 7). He then spins at the sound of armoured soldiers behind him and scans the library for approaching trouble. (Perception 16)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+6=7 ; d20+6=14 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 12:52:51 PM
"The thing about luck, is that other people have it too. Even if those people are kobolds...but that luck can't last forever!"

Myre then goes on to prove her own point by failing to pay attention while casting defensively (nat 1 = 7). She reaches deep down, pulling on her reserves to heroically pull it together...and fails again! (14 this time).

She is very happy her dark skin makes it difficult to see how flushed it is.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 9/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=11 ; d20+4=13 ; d3-4=-1 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 5:13:59 PM
“Merletta, if that one talking begins casting a spell I want you to dive bomb him. Just like you annoy me in the study, annoy him while casting!”
[Merletta readied Attack on King 13 | DMG min 1]

[Spellcraft 11]
Looking to the doors a look of worry comes over his face; “Reinforcements? I can make it over there and have one strong offensive spell remaining… but I can bring something forward to guard the doors.” Nintos begins casting Summon Monster I

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 8/17  d20+6=12 ; d20+6=11 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 6:43:18 PM
Trusting that his allies can hold off the reinforcements, Xuce looks down at the blood starting to flow out of him. "Ah I see your point now feel my fists." Then he unleashes a flurry of blows at the kobold captain (hit ACs: 12, 11 Damage: 3, 3)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+8=10 ; d10+3=5 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 8:55:52 PM
Kwarsk observes that Zarsellet is armed with a dagger, and carefully steps over debris to achieve a flank on K4.

(OOC from J41-K40, move action costing 10' of Kwarsk's 20' move, achieving flank with Zarsellet on K4)

Kwarsk silently takes advantage of Zarsellet's distraction of the kobold (K4) with an overhead chop, but the kobold was zagging when Kwarsk zigged, and Kwarsk's waraxe strikes only empty air. (Hit AC 10; 5 damage if by some chance K4 has lost AC recently...)

(OOC Base +4, +2 Flank, +1 Bless (morale) +1 Bardsong (competence) = +8)

Kwarsk multiplies his grimace, and the angrier Kwarsk gets, the more silent he gets...

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=15 ; d20+4=22 ; d8+2=10 ; d6=1 ;
Friday December 9th, 2022 10:15:32 PM
[OOC: Silly me; the target of the smokestick was the King, but K1 wasn't the king! Let's just say Fingers fumbled the thing.]

Spellcraft: 15.
Don't bother, Nintos! His "Reinforcements" are a illusionary sound cantrip! That's actually kind of funny!

Muuru chortles while banging K4 on the head: Att: 22, Dam: 10+1 = 11 (nonlethal)




Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=20 ; d6+3=9 ;
Saturday December 10th, 2022 5:42:48 PM
Having no doubts about the righteousness of the party’s cause, Paige moves forward and next to Xuce (to N39) bringing her Cold Iron mace down on the ‘captain’ of the kobolds with a mighty swing (d20+4+1 bless+1 bardic song = 20, for 9 points of damage.) Paige squints ahead trying to pierce the darkness (low light vision) to see who is delivering the taunts and calls out: ”to me hero’s of the Patch! This evil villain’s tyranny is at an end!”

DM sanity info:

Active effects: Bless, Bardsong, Dwarven ale

Wand of CLW2 - used 4/40 charges)[/b]

(OOC to Nintos/Clint - don’t forget to add +3 to HP from healing received 8Dec - see PP post)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour  d20+4=6 ;
Saturday December 10th, 2022 11:13:50 PM
Zarsellet continues his Bardic music and slashes back at the kobold. Maybe he wasn't expecting the little lizard to attack him but his slash is as bad as the little lizard.

OOC: One more round of Inspire courage. +1 to hit and to weapon damage competence bonus and +1 morale bonus to Will saves against fear and charm. One round left and then he is out for the day.

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20+8=16 ; 3d4+3=9 ;
Monday December 12th, 2022 7:52:35 AM
Rhys fires another arrow, but is distracted by the noise. He turns around and looks into the library, now much darker that you have brought your light sources with you. Even with low light vision, he doesn't yet see any additional troops.

Myre tries a defensive spell, to prevent an enemy attack, but it fizzles out.

Nintos begins casting a spell, while Merletta looks to distract the enemy spellcaster.

Xuce is a flurry of motion, attacking the kobold Captain, but does not penetrate his armor.

Kwarsk moves into a flanking position, but the floor is filled with debris, throwing off his aim this time.

Fingers moves in, and knocks out the kobold in front of him(K4). He also warns the team, the sound of reinforcements is just an illusion!

Paige moves up, and trying to inspire the team delivers a solid thump to the Captain. He staggers under the blow but hasn't dropped yet!

Zarsellet continues inspiring the team. He swings at the kobold, but it is already down.

The kobolds act!

The Captain has suffered several wounds but is not down yet. He identifies Paige as his biggest threat and swings with his sword. The blow just glances off her armor.
The King doesn't like Kwarsk maneuvering behind his Captain, and tosses a spell at the dwarf. Several motes of energy streak out and catch the dwarf through his armor, causing 9 damage. spellcraft DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {magic missle}

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 5 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3- unconscious
K4- 3 dmg, unconscious
Captain- 21 dmg AC13
King- 2 dmg

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+3=7 ;
Monday December 12th, 2022 9:30:50 AM
Rhys calls out that no immediate danger will come from behind and returns his attention to the battle in front. Once again he attempts to finish off the Captain of the kobold guard, but the chaos unfolding around his target is too much and his arrow goes astray. The elf shakes his head in disgust, drops his bow and moves deeper into the fray, pulling out a long wicked looking blade as he easily moves through the crowd. (Rhys moves to L40)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=20 ; d6+3=9 ;
Monday December 12th, 2022 9:54:08 AM
Swinging her mace with vigour, Paige batters the Captain (Hit AC 20 for 9 pts damage). “It’s time for your audience with the god of life and death! she announces, as she prepares for what’s next.

If the Captain is down, Paige will move in a straight line directly into the gloom and rough terrain towards the source of the magiks cast at her, as far as she can get. (N42?)

Active effects: Bless, Bard song (last round), dwarven ale

Wand of CLW2 - used 4/40 charges



Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 8/17  d20+6=26 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=24 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+7=13 ; d4=1 ;
Monday December 12th, 2022 4:04:26 PM
If the captain is still up, Xuce will attack him again with another flurry of blows (hit AC 26 Nat 20 to confirm 12, 24. Damage 4 and 2) "why are you still standing?

If the captain is down, Xuce will move over to the king (43P) and attack with a single punch to the face (Hit AC 13 or carry over my first roll to hit? 26, Damage 2? or my first roll for damage 4) "You are causing so much trouble for my friends and me."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Monday December 12th, 2022 4:18:15 PM
Myre gets ready to use her last spell on the clump of kobolds, but Rhys wades into the area of effect. No biggie. She tries to get the captain to stop trying to hit her friends with his sword instead.

***

Move: None
Standard: Grease on the captain's sword. Reflex DC15 or he drops it. Save must be made each time he attempts to retrieve it OR use it if initial save fails.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Monday December 12th, 2022 4:37:05 PM
Seeing the crowd in front of him and most of the kobolds down Zarsellet continues his singing while he moves over toward the door on the back wall.

OOC: Double move to F41. Final round of +1 to hit and to weapon damage competence bonus and +1 morale bonus to Will saves against fear and charm.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d20+3=21 ; d20+3=6 ; d8+3=8 ;
Monday December 12th, 2022 11:48:34 PM
Spellcraft: 21 Magic Missile!

Muuru moves to M37:N38, strikes the captain: Att: 6, Dam (yeah, right): 8 nonlethal.



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+4=8 ; d20+3=5 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 8:56:59 AM
[Summoned Dog Round 1 of 3]

Nintos finishes the Summon Monster spell and decides to summon “man’s best friend” next to the lying king. In draconic; “We gave you your chance.” turnin to the dog, “Attack!” The dog attacks, but misses.
[Attack 8….]

Seeing that the dog missed Nintos fires off an Acid Splash at the king and misses himself. “Blast it!” Nintos moves up to get a better chance of hitting the king.
[Range Touch 5][Move to P40]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)
[EDIT: +3 HP from Dec 8th CLW]

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King 
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 12:29:39 PM
Rhys misses his next shot and moves in with a sword.

Paige smashes the Captain again. he staggers but still stands!

Xuce wonders why he is still standing, and hits him a few more times. This time the Captain drops. (Flurry is a full attack action, Xuce will not be able to move this round)

Since the Captain is down, Myre saves her spell for a better target.

Zarsellet moves to a better spot while still inspiring the team.

Fingers moves up to the Captain just as he drops.

Nintos completes his spell and summons a dog into the fray! The dog tries to bite the King but only tears at the robes. Nintos moves for a better angle.

Kwarsk(may make a move when posting to make up for this round)

The kobolds act!

Or, the King acts, he is the last one left. He casts a spell at the dog(DC will 14 to resist) DC 14 spellcraft to identifyHighlight to display spoiler: {color spray} then draws his dagger. draconicHighlight to display spoiler: {You can't have it! It's mine!}

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 4 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3- unconscious
K4- 3 dmg, unconscious
Captain- dead
King- 2 dmg

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-KPL5vKRrKKVA6GS_43DGBQ6XZBfAeDKQqoYEbzqaeY/edit?usp=sharing

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 12:32:21 PM
Kwarsk moves (K40:N43; 5 squares including difficult terrain, so a full move) into a flanking position with Nintos' dog and says in Common, "Surrender, 'king'!"

(OOC the "air quotes" around 'king' are audible :-) )

(OOC Kwarsk has Combat Reflexes (max 3), should the king attempt multiple actions that each would trigger an AoO.)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 15/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+7=19 ; d10+2=11 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 12:41:05 PM
(OOC Prior post was Monday's round, per DM statement "Kwarsk(may make a move when posting to make up for this round)" in DM post)

(OOC - King needed a Concentration Check to successfully cast that spell, since both Kwarsk and the dog was adjacent and threatening the King when the King began casting.

DM post of 12:32 was not visible to me on F5 refresh when I was posting Kwarsk's action for last round)

Kwarsk should receive an AOO for King's casting, although the King then may have chosen to not cast, or to have done a 5' step first and only risk the dog's AOO; I have not taken the AOO on this post, however. Presuming King would have stepped away 5' then then this round Kwarsk would Move to obtain a flank with the dog, risking an AOO from the King's dagger in order to get the flank.)

Kwarsk (OOC following Tuesday's post) says, " That's quite enough, your lowness!" and with that Kwarsk's anger rises and he swings his waraxe mightily at the king's midsection,

(OOC +4 base, +2 flank, +1 Bless = +7 = hit AC 19, for 11 damage!)

(OOC edit - fixed HP to show the 9 from magic missile)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 1:20:55 PM
Zarsellet moves along the back wall and casts Daze at the "King". OOC: Unless he's already down?

OOC: Will DC13

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+4=6 ; d20+1=12 ; 2d4=4 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:15:05 PM
[Summoned Dog Round 2 of 3]
[ooc: Does the dog get an AoO from the king casting a spell? If so…]
[Attack 6…. Smh]

[Dog will save 12]
Just as quickly as the dog appeared, the dog is hit with a vivid cone of clashing colors and it causes it to go to sleep.

Shaking his head, Nintos takes a 5-foot step forward (P41) and tosses his own spell towards the “king” “de docar ekess relgasic” and a cone of fire burst from the mages hands.

[Burning Hands: Reflex DC 15 For Half | DMG 4]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20  d20+9=13 ; d10+9=19 ; d10+3=13 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 3:28:29 PM
Rhys moves into flanking position across from the summoned dog (N42) and strikes at the kobold King with his sword, a poor effort at best (hit AC 13 for 13 dmg; AC 14 and 14 dmg if bardic inspiration is still active). ”Not looking so good your majesty! Perhaps a graceful exit can be arranged”, Rhys speaks to the king in draconic.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 8/17  d20+5=14 ; d4=2 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 5:47:28 PM
Xuce walks over to the kobold king (42O) and punches him in the thigh (Stunning fist Fort DC 13, to hit AC 14, 2 damage)

(OOC A stunned character drops everything held, can’t take actions, loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, and takes a –2 penalty to AC)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d4+1=2 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 11:05:35 PM
Low on options, Myre bombards the king with a bunch of tiny meteors. Her luck with the spell has not improved since the last time she used it.

***

Standard: Minute Meteors for 2 damage. Reflex DC 15 to negate.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0  d100=21 ; d20+2=20 ; d8+2=8 ; d6=5 ;
Tuesday December 13th, 2022 11:57:05 PM
Fingers moves to L41:M42.

Just so you know, I think its wrong for Kwarsk to doubt the veracity of your title or authority. [i]BONK[/II]

Roll high to see through the gloom: 21. Barely succeeds!
Att: 20, Dam: 8+5 = 13 nonlethal.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d8+2=5 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 12:33:58 AM
”Woah! Nice one, Pops!” calls the red-headed youngster, when the wizard sends some impressive flames the kobold king’s way. Paige moves next to Nintos and behind Xuce (41O) ( ”Steady on, little dude. I’ve got your back.” she says, tapping the monk with the wand I held in her off hand (Wand of CLW2 = 5 HP restored.)

DM Sanity Info:

Active effects: Bless - 2 minutes, dwarven ale (+1 Fortitude)

Wand of CLW2 - used 5/40 charges

DM Brian Z- Temple of the King  d20+9=15 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=23 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 7:29:09 AM
Kwarsk moves in and hits the King with his waraxe. He doesn't look so confident anymore.

Zarsellet casts a spell at the King, but he shakes it off.

Nintos adds a spell to the fray, and the King is not able to dodge.

Rhys adds an attack but missed this time.

Xuce tries to stun, but the King's tough hide helps him shake it off.

With attacks coming in from all sides, the King still manages to avoid Myre's tiny meteors.

Fingers continues to be effective with knocking people out, and the King drops unconscious to the ground. The wicked dagger he appeared ready to use clatters to the floor.

Paige heals Xuce a bit, keeping him in the fight.

The kobolds act! .....................

End of Combat! K1 will shake off the spell in a few more rounds. All remaining opponents are defeated.

Kobolds:
K1- unconscious 3 rounds, blinded and stunned 2 rounds, stunned 1
K2- dead
K3- unconscious
K4- 3 dmg, unconscious
Captain- dead
King- 17/21 dmg, cold resistance, unconscious


Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20 
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 9:23:52 AM
Rhys sheathes his sword and returns to the doorway where he had dropped his bow. The elf retrieves the weapon and then busies himself checking on the state of the various unconscious kobolds. He begins by removing any weaponry and then drags the bodies to a central space and positions them in a sitting position back-to-back-to-back before tying their hands together behind them so that no we can move without the others. He mumbles and grumbles beneath his breath, wondering just what the rogue is going to do with his captive tribe of kobolds ”#$&@ mrgnff …if he’s not careful he’ll end up in their cook pot mmrg$#@&” his musings continue as he completes the knots.


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour  d20+7=19 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 9:34:55 AM
When the "King" collapses Zarsellet moves in to examine the body, or more specifically whatever the king kobold had on his body. "He was saying 'You can't have it. It's mine.' What was he so afraid of losing that he couldn't bring himself to surrender when obviously he was about to die?"

OOC: Detect Magic and search the King. Perception: 19

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22  d20+6=21 ; d20+4=18 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 10:27:20 AM
”Signage outside the door identified this room as a ‘place of rest’. Is that like ‘final resting place’ or just a bed chamber or barracks?” she muses aloud scanning the room for evidence of it’s use. (Perception = 21) and for funsies (Knowledge Religion = 18)

”I wonder if we can use it as a place of rest?”

The cleric is also worried about how the party is going to deal with 7 kobolds - some wounded, some tied up, some unconscious - but all still alive!

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+4=11 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 1:20:33 PM
Myre watches Rhys work for just a moment before she smiles and turns away. He could be delightfully grumpy sometimes.

She busies herself with the room they're in now that nothing's (obviously) trying to kill them. She's a little distracted, though. Also, it's kinda dark still. She'll think of more excuses for failing if you give her some time...

Perception: 11

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 2:12:57 PM
Within a few seconds the sleeping dog disappears back to its original plane.

Ninto’s whistles for Merletta; “Why didn’t you attack that kobold as it was casting the spell? That would have saved us a bit of ground…” smiling at the bird Nintos produces a bit of bread from his pocket.

Rubbing his ribs, Nintos talks reprimands himself; “How did you not see that he was using a spell to make it appear like reinforcements were arriving… the mage’s guild won’t find this acceptable. I need to study more…”

Turning his attention to the rest of his companions; [b}“Does anyone have manacles on them? If not, it might be something we would invest in moving forward.”[/b] Nintos moves forward towards the spellcasters and begins searching for a focus item or spellbook; “We don’t want any more nasty tricks coming from you while you’re tided up.” He will also Detect Magic on their persons to remove anything that could help with an escape.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 13/21  d20+11=17 ;
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 5:50:17 PM
Xuce looks up at Paige "Thanks. I feel better already." Then Xuce walks around the room checking it over (Perception 17)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 15/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 6:21:49 PM
Kwarsk looks at the kobold king, then his axe, then the king, then his axe, and says, " I hit him so hard... how did a kobold take so much punishment before falling?"

Kwarsk examines himself where the energy (magic missile) hit him. He doesn't see any obvious wounds, but when he touches where they hit, "Ow! Paige, is there still a lot of healing magic left in that wand? I'll be guarding the new door for a bit."

Kwarsk walks over to the new door (bottom of the room) and looks it over for traps.

(OOC Perception = Out of Combat, Take 20 = 30 (2 minutes of looking))

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22-5 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 
Wednesday December 14th, 2022 11:45:34 PM
Okay, someone question these guys. Anyone want to come with me to finish searching the library?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 21/22 
Thursday December 15th, 2022 7:58:20 PM
Paige will try to discern if this room is a good staging place for the group to take a long rest and recover from their wounds and restore their magical resources. If that is not the case, she will use the wand of CLW2 to bring the injured some relief.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 17(19 vs disarm and sunder); HP16/20 
Friday December 16th, 2022 10:34:21 PM
While Fingers scouts the library and Paige checks out the security situation, Rhys carefully examines the body and belongings of the Captain, taking his time so as not to miss anything. (Take 20 for Perception 25).

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour  d20+7=17 ;
Friday December 16th, 2022 11:55:24 PM
Once the group has gathered everything of value from the bodies Zarsellet goes back to the library to search for other interesting books.

OOC: Perception 17

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour 
Monday December 19th, 2022 5:06:54 PM
OOC: Found a Hobgoblin version of War and Peace? Pity I don't speak/read Hobgoblin.... Part of the curse?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15(no shield), CMD 11, HP 20/22 | Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | Cursed -2 to all saves for 1 hour  d8=2 ;
Monday January 2nd, 2023 8:42:41 PM
OOC: HP roll

DM Melvin - Temple of the King 
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 10:09:31 AM

It is quiet outside of the cave. Quiet within the room.

The group had succeeded in fighting off the kobold king and his guards, and will eventually have to decide what to do, if anything, with the unconscious kobolds. But for now, the focus is in what they came for.

Rhys gathers his stuff and searches the bodies for weapons. He ties up the kobolds and wonders what to do with them.

Zarsellet aids in the search.

Paige wonders what the room was originally for. Some searching indicates that this may be the antechamber to a nearby tomb, though anything of note got replaced with the throne.

Myre expresses some appreciation for Rhys' thoughts on what to do with the kobolds. Nintos chastises his familiar (and himself) for his mistake. Paige and Xuce look around.

Kwarsk wonders how a Kobold was so hardy, and asks for a heal. (There isn't an easy answer but you can probably deduce by now that he was an accomplished spellcaster.)

Fingers wants to question the guys but you might have to wait a while for them to wake up. Paige considers taking some time to rest rather than to go through.

The kobold servants themselves have nothing of note. But upon the king's body, you find a +1 flaming dagger, a cloak of resistance +2, and an emerald cloak clasp. The captain has a masterwork short sword, masterwork studded leather, steel mining helmet, and a cloak of resistance +1.

The only other thing of note is the ornate door ahead. Kwarsk spots no traps.

A bored Zarsellet returns to the library to flip through books, bringing about his own doom... Is what one would say if the library hadn't already been cleansed. Instead, Zarsellet does find the Kobold version of War and Peace, roughly translated as "Don't You Know We're Really Dragons."

Kobolds aren't really known for their introspection.

And with Zarsellet's perception, he can see that the group overlooked some treasure. In addition to the nearby spellbook, there is a pearl of power (1st), a number of actual books, and most notably a number of scrolls being used as bookmarks.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 12:35:24 PM
With a casting of Detect Magic the magical items draws Nintos’ attention. If Zarsellet mentions the spellbook, Pearl of Power and scrolls, Nintos turns his attention to those. Opening the spellbook; “You can tell a lot about a caster by the spells they collect. Let’s see what this one reveals.”

[Spellcraft 18]

As he is flipping through the book; “We also need to discover how to correct the fountain.” as an off the cuff reminder.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+5=18 ;
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 12:37:34 PM
Myre's eyes lock onto that cloak clasp. Where did a kobold find something so pretty? She casts a quick detect magic to make sure it's mundane. She keeps her hand off the treasure for now, not wanting to be rude. She gives Xuce a quick hug for getting between her and the danger. Her mother's voice chastises her for encouraging the belief that she needs protection, but it was a sweet gesture. Besides, she is really squishy.

"Are we really going to question the kobolds again? Last time we tried it we only succeeded in getting angry and threatening them with war crimes." She leans down over the unconscious kobolds. "Maybe we just leave them tied up and walk them out of here with us when we're done. Of course, if we don't return this way we may end up leaving them to die slowly of dehydration and starvation. That doesn't seem very heroic to me, even if they did try to kill us."

She joins Paige near the throne and lends an eye to its inspection. "This looks like the only interesting thing in the room now that the kobolds are dea...defeated." She frowns for just a second before she shakes the thoughts away. "Wanna hold my hand while I sit in it, just in case I need to be yanked off it? Maybe Fingers should look at it first..."

Perception to inspect the throne is 18.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP22/26 
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 3:15:34 PM
Rhys inspects the items gathered from the kobolds and tries on the King’s cloak. Assuming someone tells him what it actually is, he will ask to wear it for at least the time being. (OOC character sheet is updated, rolled for hp on the LnB (poorly) and changes are reflected on the linked sheet…ready for approval)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 4:55:28 PM
Fingers tours the library, taking notes, and sitting down with any books that will help him in his quest to become an Arcane Trickster.

Just have to choose a Feat and two more Skill ranks. Suggestions welcome.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 5:06:15 PM
(Continued)

Zar, you found some books? And scrolls? Lemme see!

But just as begins to read, he hears Myre's suggestion, and says She's right! Standard procedure -- nobody move until I inspect the room!

He doesn't really expect everybody to freeze while he examines the throne and everything else for traps, but he's gotta say it. Perception: Take 20 => 25 (+1 for traps).

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 13/21  d20+11=20 ;
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 5:44:14 PM
Xuce looks over the ornate door (perception: 20) “We have been through a lot in the last few fights, it might be best if we rest a bit then see what’s behind this door.”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 6:00:27 PM
OOC: "the group overlooked some treasure."

Zarsellet is surprised with the find and calls out to everyone. "Hey guys! Check this out. I think this is a spellbook, and a couple other useful things!"

OOC: Of course he'd tell everyone. Even the kobolds if they are listening. Schmucks missed something good!

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  2d6=4 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=5 ;
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 8:16:11 PM
Paige gathers the injured about her, making sure to distance them and herself from the injured and unconscious kobolds. She places her hand over the holy symbol at her neck, and warmed by her belief in the healing powers gifted to her by her god, she channels that energy into her companions.*. (Channel positive energy 2d6 = 4). Rhys and Nintos look good to go, but the tank of a dwarf and the little monk not so much. The cleric uses the wand to restore Kwarsk (3+3=6 hp)and Xuce (5 hp) to fighting form.

Job done, Paige clasps Myre’s hand as that small one tests the throne…

(OOC: rolled for HP in L&B and character sheet updated (including all items used, charges on wand, etc. as of Jan. 1, 2023 and linked - ready for DM review. Posted today as if level 3.)

Wand of CLW2 (1d8+2) - 32 charges left



DM Melvin - Temple of the King 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 1:57:52 PM

Nintos starts doing detects upon the loot, and mentions that they should also do something about the fountain.

Myre's eyes are drawn to the cloak clasp, though it gives no sign of magic. She thanks Xuce, tries to be diplomatic about the treasure, and suggests just leaving the kobolds unconscious and tied up.

Rhys eyes the king's cloak (Nintos should be able to identify it) and makes a request.

Fingers ponders the mysteries of the arcane, and notes the new treasure. He takes some time to search for traps but doesn't seem to find anything.

Zarsellet brings in the treasure for Nintos to identify.

After Paige heals some companions, she and Myre test out the throne. It is quite comfy for a makeshift chair built by kobolds out of scraps. But no secret doors or traps activate.

The spellbook, simple and unadorned, holds the following spells: 2nd (Knock, scorching ray), 1st (alarm, feather fall, obscuring mist, mount, shield, shocking grasp, silent image, sleep). In the margins are notes on improving the efficiency of each spell. Simple techniques like drinking a magical elixir of bleach, or turning your undergarments inside out, or other hopelessly misguided ideas. And a few interesting ones like the idea of using higher spell slots to power or expend spells. Or, for Fingers, some ideas of tapping into the very rogue abilities to learn spells such as mage hand.

The scrolls are: 1) see invisibility, 2) detect thoughts, 3) comprehend languages, 4) detect secret doors, 5) identify, and 6) detect undead. (The first 2 are worth 125 gp and the rest are 25 gp. The spellbook is worth 275 gp.)



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 2:47:20 PM
(OOC: Kwarsk was clearly guarding the kobolds while everyone else acted; sorry all, my Wednesday night got yoinked from me.)

(OOC: HP roll was on LnB, and header is updated appropriately.)

Kwarsk replies to Paige, "Paige, thank you very much -- I'm ready to jump into the next fray now!"

Kwarsk then stares into the distance, and contemplates all the treasure his companions are excited about. Kwarsk notes that he is better at defense than attack, and wonders how a cloak of resistance might make him a better defender than he already is.

Kwarsk then says to the group, "We should probably pick some of us to wear and use some of those magic items for the rest of this cave system. We can roll bones or something later to determine who gets what, right?

As for the kobolds, if our knots are good enough, I agree we can leave them here for now. We probably won't all be wiped out by the next battle," Kwarsk finishes with a grin.

Kwarsk strides to a location where he can both watch the tied-up kobolds and also glance at the new door everyone is now considering, back again on guard duty.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 7:17:22 PM
Paige helps Myre jump down from the kobold throne, and watches Rhys try on the cloak. She is glad to note that her friends’ experiments with unknown items is working out better than her trial with the drow sleep poison. Hey, Kadaz that cloak worn by the Captain looks like it might fit. Why don’t you give it a try?” she calls to the dwarf, adding: ” I’m interested in that pearl, if no one else is!”.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+6=18 ;
Thursday January 5th, 2023 7:26:33 PM
Rhys detects the flow of Paige’s healing magic as it courses through his body. ”Thanks Paige!” he exclaims. The feeling of the pain from his wounds disappear is an exhilarating sensation and he can feel his mood improve with it. With a new cloak secured across his shoulders, the elf inspects each of the captured kobolds to make sure they are still secured, and hen heads to the library looking for books that might speak to his interest in the crafting of elven weapons and the operation of small forges or perhaps the specific history of the current cave system they have now entered. Rhys takes his time with the search (Perception take 20 = 25; knowledge dungeoneering to interpret any relevant material on the caves = 18)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 8:23:24 PM
Zarsellet considers the items from the kobolds. How often would this group be fighting little creatures with equipment his size? He nods when Paige claims the pearl. Any caster could use it but she probably use it better for the party.... "Makes sense to me Paige. Extra magic for the team cleric!"

He picks up the short sword from the captain, glancing at the other stuff. "Anybody care if I take this sword for now? Might do a bit better than my dags if I need to stick something. And the armor might fit me? Not sure about it though. Didn't keep him alive!" He ends the last with a smirk, examining the damage to the armor from the weapons that killed the previous owner....

OOC: He does not take the Kobold version of War and Peace. Might be a funny read but he doesn't really feel that it is worth the weight.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=15 ;
Thursday January 5th, 2023 9:11:49 PM
"Thanks Paige, I feel like new." Then Xuce rushes back to the room with the fountain and looks it over (perception: 15)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 10:36:15 PM
Myre realizes Kwarsk is right. Those who do the defending should be taking those cloaks. That emerald clasp keeps calling to her, though. Unless it goes with one of the resistance cloaks, she'll pick it up. She doesn't wear a cloak, but maybe she'll pick one up now!

She follows everyone back into the library, careful to watch out for any book ghosts. "So, anybody got any ideas on what to do with this fountain?" She gives it another look.

OOC: Would you mind re-detailing the fountain for us?

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday January 5th, 2023 11:12:27 PM
As for the kobolds, I don't like the idea of leaving them tied up if may not make it back. I say we let them go and tell them to behave themselves, else we'll track them down and beat them up again.

OOC: In the Wold, that will acutally work.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday January 6th, 2023 6:50:48 AM
With Xuce’s statement of resting, Nintos nods in agreement; “Even if their leaders trickery made some of us think there were reinforcements coming, does not mean that there aren’t dangers beyond.”

When Kwarsk mentions someone wearing the items found Nintos speaks up; “Those who rush into the fray first might be better suited for those protective cloaks. If they have spell casters again they might try and target the first threat that appears.”

“That pearl could be used for a last minute healing if we find ourselves in grave danger. You should keep it Paige. Though seeing how it works, I will have to look into such an item when we return to town.”

“If nobody objects, I wouldn’t mind studying this spell book and the scrolls. There are some interesting notes found within that are tied to their personal study.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Friday January 6th, 2023 9:00:54 AM
As the treasure is being talked about Xuce says "I too, would like one of these magical cloaks"

(OOC: Xuce can read Elven and Dwarven)

DM Melvin - Temple of the King/Fountain 
Friday January 6th, 2023 2:32:24 PM

Kwarsk continues to guard the kobolds and thank Paige for healing.

Paige and Myre get down from the throne.

Rhys takes another look for the library but there really isn't anything left to learn at this point.

Zarsellet notes that these items didn't keep the kobolds alive, and decides against the book in question.

Fingers suggests letting the Kobolds go with a warning, rather than just leave them in the cavern.

Nintos suggests they rest before entering the last chamber, though dallying comes with its own risks.

The gang decides to start divvying part of the treasure. Kwarsk asks for the king's cloak. Paige requests the pearl of power, and Rhys takes the captain's cloak. Zarsellet takes the captain's short sword and maybe the captain's armor. Myre takes the emerald clasp (separate from the cloak), and she (and Xuce?) considers buying a cloak of her own when they get back. (Most are in agreement that the cloaks for now should go to the front line, though such cloaks are recommended for any team member. After all, a smart caster might know to attack the healer first. Spoilers.) Nintos asks for the spellbook.

Xuce and Myre make their way back to the fountain, separated from the rest of the group by this point.

Compared to all the dark areas that the group wandered around, the area looks bright. (Need low light vision or see large number of shadows.) As before, the room contains a statue of an elven princess, though the woman depicted in the statue now appears to be staring at you puzzled. Underneath and around the statue is an elaborate fountain. Clear, clean water arcs out a number of nozzles and pouring into the basin around it. Meeko is long gone.

You may remember that there was some form of energy behind the trap, and that if you resisted the trap before, you are
immune now.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday January 6th, 2023 5:35:22 PM
When nobody gives a negative comment about the sword or armor Zarsellet tries it on and belts the sword on. Refreshing his dancing lights he glances around at the group. "Where's Xuce and Myre? Shouldn't we stay together for safety?"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Friday January 6th, 2023 9:05:43 PM
Myre looks back at the woman in the statue. She addresses Xuce without turning to face him. "You think she's aware in there, but unable to interact with us? She's sitting here thinking 'come now, you dolts. Surely you've figured this out by now...'"

She looks down at the cloak clasp she took and holds it up to the statue. "This yours? Doesn't seem like something a kobold would hold on to. Plus, it didn't go with that cloak they were wearing."

Out of curiosity, Myre will check whether or not the princess statue has a cloak that's missing a clasp.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Friday January 6th, 2023 9:31:52 PM
Rhys returns from the library empty-handed and rechecks the captured kobolds. If all is secure he will spend a few moments trying to decipher any text surrounding the final door. He stays some 5+ feet away from the door and does not touch any part of it or it’s immediate surround. (OOC Rhys is wearing the Kings cloak of resistance)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 12/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday January 6th, 2023 9:53:14 PM
Closing the spellbook, something that Myre says as he is talking to the statue causes him to remember some about her moving her eyes; “Blink if you understand us.” He turns to Myre; “She might really be thinking that about us by now.”

Nintos watches her eyes.

[ooc: I did pass the save previously.]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-5=25 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday January 6th, 2023 11:41:42 PM
Say Paige, have you got any spare healing? I'm still a little sore, but I can stick it out if you need to save your spells.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Saturday January 7th, 2023 12:34:16 AM
Paige is concerned that the group has spread themselves out across 3 different rooms: the fountain room, the library, and the throne room, and wonders what it is about the fountain that so enthrals the magickers….

She is also concerned that some folks may have exhausted their magical resources.

When Zarsellet tries out armour and sword, she nods in approval and asks the bard about his voice and commends him on his ability to inspire the group during altercations. She is glad that Nintos has collected the scrolls.

The cleric checks out the Minotaur, and advises Muuru ”you should be okay, but I can keep an eye on you and provide additional healing if required.” (See Post 4Jan2023 - +4 HP from Channel positive energy)

Whilst waiting for folks to satisfy their curiosity, and/or deal with the kobold prisoners, the half-elf studies her newly acquired pearl, and contemplates how best to use it.

DM Sanity info:

Dwarven ale - 1 day +1 to Fortitude saves

Orisons: 2/4 used
Level 1 spells: 2/3 used
****if level 3 accepted and in play 0/2
Domain spell: 0/1 used
****if level 3 accepted and in play Domain spell 0/2

****if level 3 Channel energy 1/6 used

Wand of CLW2 - 32 charges remaining

(OOC: party members should all be at FULL health/HP, with the exception of Fingers, who is 1 HP short - if I understand the HP in his heading correctly. Math looks wonky.)



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Saturday January 7th, 2023 12:42:04 AM
The line under level one spells should read:

****if level 3 accepted and in play Level 2 spells: 0/2

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Saturday January 7th, 2023 11:41:06 AM
Zarsellet finishes getting the armor on. It was better quality than his old leather but still felt slightly uncomfortable. Perhaps because the previous wearer was dead? He drops the old armor, not worth carrying....

"My voice is fine but the magic to project encouragement.... Well, that'll take a short rest to recover. I'm glad I was able to help with it. My little dag didn't do much!"

OOC: If the group is heading back toward the statue? he follows. He stays back as he isn't sure if he'd been exposed/resisted the magic.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Sunday January 8th, 2023 12:48:56 AM
(OOC: Saturday post; just finished hanging out with my local gaming group)

Kwarsk is likewise concerned that everyone has spread across three rooms.
Kwarsk looks a bit crosseyed at this realization, but maintains his post where he has sight lines to both the new door and to the tied-up kobolds.

Kwarsk sighs and mutters to himself, "And we were doing so well in group discipline... Pantheon help us."

DM Melvin - Temple of the King/Fountain 
Monday January 9th, 2023 2:09:34 PM

(OOC: By this point, all sheets have been approved, I believe. Be sure to update your headers, and your sheets with any gear.)

Zarsellet (adding his new stuff) begins to realize that part of the team wandered off.

Myre continues to check with the statue, wondering if there might be a spirit, and asks if the emerald clasp is the key. Nintos tries to communicate. The statue rudely does not move or answer.

Rhys checks out the final door. There isn't any text nearby, and no traps are set off.

Fingers asks Paige for more healing. Paige answers that he should be ok and promises to keep an eye on the wound.

Otherwise, Paige frets about everyone being spread out, considers her magical resources, and studies what to do with the newly acquired pearl. (OOC: It grants an extra level 1 spell slot, but probably needs a rest to be prepared.)

Zarsellet drops his old armor, as not worth carrying. (Though it can be sold back to the catacombs for some return cash.) He warns that he might need to rest to recharge his bard songs, then heads back to the fountain.

Kwarsk figures he needs to stick around near the Kobolds and the door.

Know Religion Check 12: Highlight to display spoiler: {The fountain and statue are religious artifacts corrupted. Any healing magic (channeling, cure magic, healing potion) into the fountain should take care of the visible corruption.}

Appraisal Check 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The emerald clasp is fancy but otherwise normal. It can be sold for 100, and was meant to be treated as a normal gem.}

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+1=6 ;
Monday January 9th, 2023 5:18:47 PM
Appraise: 6 (fail...so I'm gonna have some fun with it)

Myre looks at the clasp again. "No. No, this has to be for something important." She pulls Waddles out and holds the thing under his nose. "Got its scent, boy? Good. Let's go!" Myre then holds Waddles out at arms length and walks around the fountain a few times. After three trips around the fountain she stops and glares into the pig's eyes. "If you didn't smell anything, you could have just said so."

With a huff, she puts Waddles back in his pouch. "Pigs! Hmmph." She heads back into the other room with Kwarsk, wondering why he looks so grumpy. "Hey, did we kill the king or just knock him out? I forget..."



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 11, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20=12 ; d20+7=19 ;
Monday January 9th, 2023 6:40:05 PM
Zarsellet moves in to the room seeing the others studying the fountain. He casts Detect Magic to see if he can see anything important about the fountain.

OOC: I think I avoided it before. What save was needed and how close do I have to be to be affected? 12 rolled for the save. Modifiers above. If that saved, Knowledge-Religion 19

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday January 9th, 2023 7:27:49 PM
Xuce follows Myre and Waddles around the fountain and then back into the other room. "Why did we come all the way out here again? "

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  2d6=11 ;
Monday January 9th, 2023 7:41:38 PM
The cleric is anxious about securing the scroll that is the object of the party’s mission, but she is not prepared to venture into another chamber without the consensus of the group. She lets out a gusty breath, and blows the wisps of red hair out of her eyes as she heads back to the fountain room. On the way, she gives Kwarsk’s shoulder a squeeze and says: ”I’ll see if I can round up the stragglers.”

Spotting several of the party about the fountain and it’s guardian statue, Paige volunteers: ”I did not recognize this as related to any deity when last I studied it*, but I can channel some holy energy and attempt to chase away whatever evil might linger about it - Domi willing. If that fails, we could pour some holy water into the fountain and see if that would purify it of contaminants. Regardless of the results, we must decide if we are of a mind to complete the task given to us by the folks at the Black Cathedral….” The half elf transfers her gaze from her companions, to the fountain and the statue, and sends good vibrations through her holy symbol, in it’s direction. (2d6=11). If that doesn’t do the trick, she fishes around for her remaining vials of Holy Water.

* Paige rolled Knowledge Religion earlier when studying the fountain, and failed, so she’s taking a flyer!

Channel Energy - used 2/6

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday January 9th, 2023 8:12:16 PM
Satisfied there is no more to learn from the doorway beyond the throne room, Rhys settles in to watch over the trussed up kobold king and and his remaining minions.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=17 ; d20+11=17 ;
Monday January 9th, 2023 8:50:40 PM
[Appraise 17 | Religion 17]

Hearing potter talk about using her channeling energy; “That is exactly what is needed! That will remove the corruption that has come over this shrine.”

As Paige’s energy waves over the room, Nintos is healed by her channeling. Nintos studies the statue while the channel energy waves over it.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 11:23:44 AM
Kwarsk finishes putting on the Captain's cloak and practices fighting the air to ensure the cloak doesn't interfere with his combat movements.

Then, Kwarsk sees Rhys move closer to the kobolds for guard duty, and says, "Thanks Rhys, I'll fully focus on that new door now. The King's cloak looks good on you. How do you think the Captain's cloak looks on me? Hmm... Captain Kwarsk... does the Woldian League of Adventurers have names for their ranks? And would that make you King Rhys," Kwarsk finishes with a grin.

DM Melvin - Temple of the King/Fountain  d4=4 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 2:27:43 PM

Myre still can't figure out the fountain or the clasp, and spends a lot of time looking everywhere. Xuce follows around, wondering why they did this.

Zarsellet gets close to the fountain, and can't detect the magic being studied. He does make the religion check and should have seen the corruption.

Myre, Zarsellet, Xuce: Looking around, you see the horrid rotten reflextion within the pool itself, as it starts to murder everyone in the room. (Frightened effect, 4 rounds, Will DC 11 to save.)

(OOC: It's supposed to be activated by looking directly into the fountain itself. I decided, based on the RP, that everyone did that to some degree this round.)

Paige and Nintos afterwards comes to the fountain and finally realizes what is going on. She channels the energy inside, and the corruption twists and turns, moving through nothing and then into nothing.

Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The elven statue is now smiling.}

Nintos or Religion DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The fountain may now be used, after prayer to any deity, to heal, remove fatigue, or create food and water.}

Rhys continues to watch over the king. Kwarsk continues to look over their gear.

One more chamber remains.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+4=13 ; d20+5=12 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 3:29:43 PM
Myre gasps loudly, but keeps her cool (will 13). She glares at the statue above the fountain before adding, "not cool, lady!" She then stomps away. She turns around when Paige, as usual, has the right idea and starts fixing the fountain. She looks away from the statue for just a moment, then sees it smiling (perception 12). "Oh look! Paige made her happy!" She leans over the edge of the fountain and stares into the water, trying to see if that gross corpse thing is still there.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+10=26 ; d20+11=30 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 3:57:12 PM
Xuce stares into the fountain as the mist fades away he sees himself walking up to each member of the party and killing them slowly but as he blinks the nightmare dissipates and he’s left looking into his own reflection and that of the statue smiling upon him. Xuce then makes his way to the next door and stands off to the left and waits for everyone and is left thinking about what he just witnessed.

(OOC Will save: 26 Perception: 30)


Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 5:10:25 PM
Rhys isn’t sure of what ranks define the WLA but is quite sure their is no King and Captain seems very far off. ”we’d be lucky to be corporals let alone officers at this point” he observes wryly. He walks over to where the last of the King’s belongings lay and picks up the magical dagger. ”I don’t think we should just leave this lying about. One of us can surely use it, or at worst it will fetch some coin at the catacombs.”. Rhys slides the dagger into the calf of his boot for safekeeping (+1 flaming dagger).

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:00:34 PM
(OOC: Kwarsk automatically makes DC 10 Perception checks)

Kwarsk is surprised at the sudden channeling of energy but then sees, from a distance, the statue's countenance change to a smile. Kwarsk sighs a sigh of relief as one more mystery is apparently resolved, whatever was wrong over there.

Kwarsk strides to the opposite side of the door as Xuce and patiently waits for the group to reassemble, readying his tower shield and drawing his waraxe as he goes.

(if Xuce is on the non-hinged side, Kwarsk will silently gesture with his axe to direct Xuce to move over to the hinged side of the door)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=19 ; d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 9:01:56 PM
OOC: Perc 19 Know-Religion 8....

Zarsellet looks up at the statue. "It's good to see her smiling now. Good job Paige!"

"Will we be continuing? The doorway in that last room?"

OOC: Or are we resting first?

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-1=27 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+7=27 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 11:03:38 PM
Perception: 27. (Can anyone else Take 10 on this? That's an automatic success!).

Aw, that's sweet. (And a little scary.) If there's only the one room left, I'm good to go. Does anyone absolutely need that short rest?



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=25 ;
Tuesday January 10th, 2023 11:45:10 PM
”Alrighty then!” Paige says aloud when she spots the change in the facial expression of the statue (Perception=25) ”We’re finished here? Everybody ready to go through the next door? Maybe we can find this dangerous scroll that has Clarisse and the folks at the ‘Department of Administrative Affairs’ so bothered!”

As the cleric makes her way back through the library room, into the throne room, she talks in a quiet voice to Myre: ”I think you should wear the broach, Myre. It goes really well with the purples and blues in your robes, and matches your eyes perfectly. It’s kind of ‘magical’ that way!”. The cleric winks at the little sorcerer.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=15 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 10:30:52 AM
[Perception 15]
Seeing Paige’s magic work and the elven now smiling, he notices a few changes to the pool; “The gods have blessed us with the purification! I believe that if we pray to our deity and drink that there are now healing properties in the water and it will help with the fatigue of the day. I also don’t know how, but besides the water that is there it can provide food to sustain us?”

Scratching the even further growth of a beard that has been growing since leaving Plateau City; “That is something I must study once this temple has been fully cleared. But, Zarsellet, are we in the shape needed to continue on? Paige’s channeling has healed us, but I am depleted of most of my arcane abilities.” after looking at those around him and Paige’s own words; “But I can press on if need be.”

He calls for Merletta to rest upon his shoulder before moving on.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Temple of the King/Fountain 
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 3:30:03 PM

Myre resists and looks into the fountain again. It now looks perfectly clean.

Xuce, also resisting, just moves to the side.

Rhys and Kwarsk continue to discuss the gear situation.

Kwarsk gets ready to enter the final chamber, glad that the fountain has been cleansed.

Zarsellet is also glad to see the fountain cleansed, and asks if they should continue on. Fingers is ready to go, but allows that someone might need to rest.

Paige is ready to go, and recommends that Myre should wear the broach.

Nintos is quite impressed with the fountain. He is the only one who suggests needing to rest, but he is ready to press on if need be.

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Darkness. The doors to the last chamber open only to darkness.

As you enter, only a single light from overhead activates. The beam falls down to a pedestal in the center of the room, shining off it and a glass scroll case.

People with Darkvision Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is a locked treasure chest on a side wall.}

All that is left now is to walk in and take the scroll.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=20 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 5:23:18 PM
Rhys peers into the chamber from the door to see the lit pedestal as well as what appears to be a locked chest to one side against a wall. (Perception 20). ”l don’t see any obvious trip wires or other traps from here, but there is a chest over by the wall” the elf observes to his compatriots. ”Surely there is more to protect this scroll than a dark room and a glass case otherwise the kobolds would have been in thereby now…unless by ridding the fountain of corruption we have somehow managed to lower any defences.” Rhys sounds less than certain regarding this last bit.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=23 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 6:18:19 PM
Zarsellet shrugs. "I don't have any magic to power my music but everything else is good to go. Even got the new sword I can try out. Let's go."

At the door he refreshes his Dancing Lights and is ready to 'push' then through the door once it is opened. Once the door is opened (and he can see something) he casts Detect Magic and scans the area.

OOC: Perception 23, but I do not have Darkvision. Looking for any magical auras, but I am not in the front line.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=22 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 6:24:25 PM
Xuce looks into the room now that Zarsellet has his dancing light in the room. "Thanks Zarselelt"
(Perception 22)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+11=23 ;
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 8:08:09 PM
(OOC - Perception 23; Kwarsk, a dwarf, has Darkvision.)

Kwarsk says, "A fine scroll case and... look there, off to one side, there's a locked treasure chest. How do I know it's a treasure chest? Well, what else could it be? Fingers, care to check it for traps?"

Kwarsk steps 5' inside, then 5' to the right, making room for others, and waraxe and tower shield still at the ready, looking for any ambushers.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 10:13:25 PM
From the back of the pack, just outside the new room, Paige calls out: ”remember Clarisse reported the vision* from Gargul revealed a guardian protects the scroll! We must retrieve the scroll due to it’s relevance to the Scar, but beware the guardian!”

see DM post 17Aug2022 for Clarisse’s vision

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday January 12th, 2023 1:16:16 AM
Myre nods as she listens to Paige, then puts on the broach. It really does go with her outfit! AND it highlights her eyes! "She really does have all the answers, doesn't she?" Waddles doesn't seem to have an opinion on the matter. Myre hopes he isn't getting jealous. "You can be such a peacock sometimes, you know that?" She stuffs the pig back onto her pack and hurries after her friends.

She listens to her friends comment on what's in the room, especially the bit about a guardian. "Maybe that chest is a mimic or something. Those guard treasure, right?" She shudders involuntarily. "How many new adventurers do you think have gotten all excited about treasure only to find themselves being swallowed before they can react? It seems unfair, if you ask me...and gross." She peers into the darkness. "Maybe we stab it, just to be sure..."

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=19 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+9=19 ;
Thursday January 12th, 2023 7:44:43 AM
[Perception: Nintos 19 - Merletta 19] [No darkvision]

As Nintos sees the glass scroll case his eyes widen with wonder. Almost as with breathing, he cast Detect Magic and begins to study the magic that is in the room. [Spellcraft 13]

Nodding with Paige recollection of Clarisse’s vision; “It seems so long ago, but no matter the guardian we must retrieve it. We need to wait until we can check fully for traps.”

Taking a drink from his waterskin while he waits, he nearly showers those in front of him when Myre mentions the possibility of a mimic. “That would be a terrible fate to any young adventurer, or us. I have done some studying on them before, if it is a mimic we do not want to get close to it or allow it to grapple one of us.” Looking at Myre; “If you do wish to stab it I would suggest shooting an arrow at it first, don’t stroll up to the thing.”
[K-Dungeoneering 19]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Thursday January 12th, 2023 2:33:45 PM

Rhys notes the chest and looks around. Seeing no traps, he notes that something is up, but maybe cleansing the fountain did something?

Zarsellet casts detect magic and dancing lights.

Nintos also casts detect magic, but needs to wait a round to make the spellcraft check.

Zarsellet and Nintos sees Highlight to display spoiler: {There are auras, on the pedestal, on the case, on the chest... and up above.}

Xuce and Kwarsk enter and look around the room. Kwarsk asks if Fingers would like to check for traps.

Paige remembers and calls out that there is a guardian. Myre wonders if they should stab the chest. Nintos points out that a range attack would be better.

At the casting of dancing lights, the light above the pedestal begins to shift. At Paige's remarks, shadows begin to glow and fall.

Eventually, you see the source of light land between you and the pedestal. It is a humanoid figure obscured by darkness, but you can make out his brilliantly glowing wings, his stern and shining eyes, his drawn mace.

"You have made a grave mistake in pursuing this scroll, whatever your business," he growls. "But it is not too late to turn back now."

(OOC: Place yourselves on the map.)

Treasure Room

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday January 12th, 2023 6:19:57 PM
Myre speaks up quickly, hoping to satisfy her curiosity before violence happens. It's much harder to find answers once stabbing is involved.

"We did? Clarisse was pretty adamant that bad stuff would happen if we didn't come get it, and I don't think she'd lie to us.

"Honestly we don't even know what it is! Could be a strawberry jam recipe for all we know. Maybe you can tell us? Doesn't feel right fighting you when we don't really know why."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday January 12th, 2023 7:09:18 PM
Paige peers past her companions and into the room at the winged figure. ”Hold your fire whilst I discern the nature of this ‘guardian’! It may be a good spirit concerned that the scroll might fall into the wrong hands!”

Paige moves into the room (K16) and casts ‘Detect Evil’ centered on the winged humanoid. http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/detectEvil.html#detect-evil

(DM Sanity:

Dwarven ale - 1 day +1 Fortitude

Orisons: 2/4 used
Level 1 spells: 3/3 used
Level 2 spells: 0/2 used
Domain spells: 0/2

Channel energy: 2/6 used

Wand CLW2: 32 charges remaining

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20-1=0 ; d20-1=0 ;
Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:15:55 PM
Rhys purposefully leaves his sword secured in its sheath and strapped across his back. Hands empty and pointing forward so that this being can see his exposed palms, the elf strides into the doorway and calls out. ”Peace! Peace! Our goals may be one and the same. Our patrons in the church had a vision that the scroll was in peril and sent us here to rescue it. We too have been charged with its protection.” . (Diplomacy =0, Sense Motive =0).

Rhys is his usual diplomatic self and despite all efforts cannot get a sense of how this winged being might respond to his protestations. All he can do is hope that Paige is right with her intuition about the guardian.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+9=11 ; d20+9=20 ;
Thursday January 12th, 2023 8:46:19 PM
Zarsellet calls out as he spots magic. "There's magic, on the pedestal, on the case, on the chest, oh, and up above." Then sees the creature land and issue his challenge. He stays at the dorrway but doesn't enter the room yet. Hearing Paige's call for caution he nods agreement. He adds to Rhys's words, using his 'best' diplomatic voice, "I don't know if they had tried to break in here yet, but we stopped a small tribe of kobolds that were just outside of this door. We'd much rather talk with you than fight."

OOC: Wow! Bad diplomacy rolls all around? My +9 gets me an 11! LOL!!! And Sense Motive 20.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-1=27 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+7=25 ;
Thursday January 12th, 2023 11:43:52 PM
Fingers moves to K18:L19. While everyone else is rightfully paying attention to the guardian, he looks for traps and such the best he can from this spot. (Perception: 25, +1 vs traps)



Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+9=19 ;
Friday January 13th, 2023 7:25:19 AM
Xuce moves in front of Myre (L14) and in a whisper "I thought we just talked about this..."
(Sense Motive 19)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Friday January 13th, 2023 11:10:18 AM
Myre whispers out the side of her mouth at Xuce. "We're not fighting yet! It doesn't count!"

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=26 ;
Friday January 13th, 2023 12:01:40 PM
[Spellcraft 26]
Seeing the auras Nintos speaks up; “Yes, everything is magical in here… more than I would” As the winged humanoid appears his attention quickly turns to the guardian.

Nintos enters but hugs the wall towards the chest, but only a few feet away from Paige and whispers to her; “I don’t specialize in this, but don’t angels have wings?”

[ooc]Do we have our spells/abilities from leveling up or do we need to rest first?[/ooc]
Nintos’ holds from doing anything that could turn this situation sour.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Friday January 13th, 2023 4:05:31 PM

Myre attempts some diplomacy first, dropping some information.

Paige guesses that this might be a good spirit and casts detect evil. (No evil is detected.)

Rhys makes an attempt at diplomacy, but he is so bad that the shrouded figure looks quite concerned.

Zarsellet does a little better at diplomacy, insisting that they just wish to talk. He presumably continues with detect magic, noting that they are of moderate strength.

Fingers moves to look for traps. Xuce suspects a trap of his own. Nintos is himself nervous, having not seen the wings.

Knowledge Arcana DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {They are all moderate abjuration magic.}

Spellcraft DC 18 or Nintos Highlight to display spoiler: {The pedestal is surrounded by a magic circle against evil. The scroll case is surrounded by nondetection. The chest is arcane locked.}

As Fingers moves, the shrouded figure fires a spell at him, but it has seemingly no effect except to mollify the figure.

Spellcraft DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {He's been casting detect evil himself, constantly.}

Finally, the figure stands down himself. "I am Evanthe, guardian and angel of the room, a volunteer to remain behind to protect the scroll against evil doers. Of which you do not seem to be... and your desire to talk rather than fight speaks well to your wisdom (glancing at Rhys) if not your eloquence. But I am not familiar with this Clarisse, or this Church. Of where did you say that you hailed? You said some peril is coming?"

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Friday January 13th, 2023 6:54:23 PM
”Truth be told Evanthe, I feel more comfortable with a sword in my hand than I do with words in my mouth.”Rhys looks abashed as he speaks. But all I have said is true. We have been sent by the Black Cathedral in Plateau City, by the clerics of Gargul, because one of them had a dire vision about the scroll.”. The elf stays a safe distance from the guardian, sure that the angels gaze can see right through to his very core.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday January 13th, 2023 7:16:39 PM
Zarsellet sheaths his little sword and smiles at the creature. He steps up by Xuce, "That's great to hear Evanthe. I'm Zarsellet Farhing, and I very much prefer singing to swinging a sword. Those kobolds were more fighting than I like seeing. How long have you been guarding that thing? Seems to me that if it's that dangerous it should just be destroyed. Protect the world the simple way...."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-1=27 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+11=15 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=6 ;
Friday January 13th, 2023 11:20:52 PM
Arcana: 15. Ouch.
Spellcraft: 21 Okay good to know.
Spellcraft: 6. He must have cast Detect Handsome or something.

Uh, if you're not sure about us...perhaps you can come with and deliver the scroll yourself?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday January 13th, 2023 11:23:05 PM
(OOC: missed yesterday, sorry, but my Wednesday post, "5' inside and 5' to the right," would have placed Kwarsk at M16.)

Kwarsk was bewildered and awed at this glowing creature called... Evanthe?

Kwarsk, seeing that Rhys has the right flank, slowly walks over to near Paige (OOC: M16 -> J15) for an unobstructed view of Evanthe. Kwarsk grimaces. I should be in front, but this is parley time and all the silver tongues are in front. Hmm...

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=14 ; d20+10=12 ;
Saturday January 14th, 2023 7:03:00 AM
[Arcana 14 | Spellcraft 12]
Not being the most diplomatic of the bunch Nintos leaves himself to study the magics in the room. Still standing near Paige and Kwarsk he whispers to them; “The magic around the pillar would not harm us. It is against things that are evil. I believe we are on the same side.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Sunday January 15th, 2023 12:18:44 AM
The cleric of Domi concentrates on the cone of detection*, and pushes her focus beyond the winged creature towards the scroll to learn if perhaps it might be an evil thing.

”The one called ‘Clarisse’ is a servant of Gargul, the god of life and death in the Wold and beyond. At some time in her youth she appears to have learned of this cave and visited it with dwarvain friends. Her god recently sent her a vision that she has chosen to share with us. This scroll is linked to a ruined place in Plateau City that sits under a mysterious curse and is know as The Scar. The church hopes to amend the curse that condemns The Scar to remain in ruins, and allow the place to recover and thrive.

Detect evil second round

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Sunday January 15th, 2023 1:07:36 AM
"Waddles, I need to start paying attention." She only thinks it, but that's enough.

Myre keeps quiet, but wonders if she could just walk up and grab the scroll. The figure said he was there to guard it from evil doers. Myre is not evil. No sir...not even a little.

"Logic seems sound enough..." she mumbles quietly to herself.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Monday January 16th, 2023 11:07:42 PM
Whilst Paige awaits the winged guardian’s response to the party’s overtures, she takes note of where her companions have positioned themselves around the chamber.

DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 1:25:10 PM

Rhys takes a step back but explains the vision.

Zarsellet notes that it might be better to just destroy the thing. Evanthe stares at the scroll like the thought never even occurred to him.

Fingers asks if Evanthe can deliver the scroll itself.

Kwarsk continues to circle the area, wanting to be on the front lines. Evanthe pretty clearly watches this, one of the few actions that can be construed as aggressive.

Nintos passes along the message regarding the pillar.

Paige explains who Clarisse is. Evanthe replies that he does remember a group visiting a while ago.

Myre wonders if they should just run up and take it, if it's only protected against evil things.

Evanthe does ultimately relax. "Long ago, I volunteered to remain here and guard the scroll. I do not truly know of what the scroll is, except that if must be protected from evil. And now, it would appear that my time to protect it has passed, if you truly wish to take on that burden. You have shown that you are capable. You have braved the challenges, but you have also risked the scroll itself to do what is right.

"I meant what I said in the beginning. To take the scroll is heartbreak, even if it is ultimately necessary for stopping the evil that gathers. Even if you desire the scroll only to protect it. If you take it, I suggest some precautions... keeping its non-detection scroll case, for instance. Otherwise, I wish to you all, the best of luck."

And with that, Evanthe began to fly back from where he once came.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 2:42:31 PM
Paige watches as the angel goes…wherever angels go. ”Hmmm…so the case protects the scroll from being seen…more or less.” The cleric looks over the party, and recognizing a fellow adventurer who is both lawful and good and furthermore has a strong inclination to protect she suggests Kwarsk be the scroll bearer.

The half elf contemplates the idea of ‘heartbreak’, but having no real experience with the emotion, she shrugs her shoulders.

Rhys (Bob W) AC16; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 2:58:17 PM
Rhys feels relieved at the disappearance of the angel. It is discomforting to think that a being can peer directly into your soul and see every weakness and frailty. He looks over at the chest ” That may contain things that will help us protect the scroll on its journey back to Plateau City and the Black Cathedral…care to see what you can do Fingers?” . Rhys stands back not knowing just how proficient the taur is with these kinds of locks and traps.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 4:34:56 PM
"Maybe..." Myre starts, gears whirling, "it's literally bad for your heart. Maybe it prematurely ages your heart to the point where it...well, breaks." She frowns. "Probably not, though. It's a weird choice of words, isn't it? I would have expected something like 'despair' or 'suffering', but heartbreak? Well, I'm just glad we didn't have to fight that guy. He seems nice."

Myre walks up to the scroll, but won't touch it. She just wants a good look. Maybe it's unrolled some and she can read it. She does keep an eye out for the case too...

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=31 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 9:19:00 PM
Xuce walks back to the door and makes sure no one is sneaking around. (Perception: 31)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+7=8 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 9:44:12 PM
Zarsellet casts his detect magic again and studies the lock. "Could the arcane lock be covering something? Perhaps a trigger to a magical trap? But I'm not seeing anything...."

OOC: And a 1 rolled for Knowledge-Arcana, total of 8 so "I know nothing!"

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+11=17 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 10:51:18 PM
Kwarsk is in contemplation of Evanthe's words, and also Evanthe's piercing gaze as Kwarsk shifted position in case of a fight, but hoping words would solve the matter. Apparently words did solve the matter, Kwarsk thinks to himself.

After Paige speaks, Kwarsk says, " Paige, wait, I know I would do my best, but shouldn't the scroll be locked in the Cathedral or the City Council's chambers with lots of guards instead of travelling with me, with us, wherever we adventure?

(to all the group) What do the rest of you think?"

While waiting for replies, Kwarsk slowly walks over to the door near Xuce and also watches for an ambush.

(OOC Perception = 17)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-1=27 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+8=15 ; d20+10=24 ;
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 11:00:19 PM
Muuru watches the being fly away. No one tell the Adventurers back home that we talked ourselves out of a boss battle. We’d never live it down. He’s not his usual snarky self when he says this; somehow he feels…ennobled by this Presence, and somewhat taken aback by the warning.

Uh, yeah, Kwarsk; hide that case deep in your backpack. If anyone asks – like the kobolds – we say that our plunder consists of whatever’s in that chest.
With that, Muuru goes to the chest, checks for traps (Perception:15 ), and unlocks it (Disable Device: 24) )

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:24:22 AM
Hearing that the scroll case prevents outside forces to detect it causes Nintos to think; “Fascinating, It does cause me to wonder if nothing is supposed to be able to detect it why was it able to be found.”

As Rhys mentions the chest; “There is an arcane lock on that chest,” Before Evanthe flies up; “Do you have a key, or a way to open the chest?”

Looking to Kwarsk; “I believe that Paige means you should be the bearer of it back to where we are going, not for the rest of your days.”

Nintos also joins Myre in looking over the scroll, if there are any visible parts of the text. Is it written in common, elven, celestial… Nintos ponders.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 2:49:02 PM

Paige suggests that Kwarsk carry the scroll. She notes that she has no real experience with heartbreak, but the campaign is still young. (Seriously, that sounded like a challenge to a DM finishing up the next module.)

Rhys notes that its uncomfortable to be on the wrong side of a scan, even if the scanner is on your side. He asks Fingers to try and unlock the chest.

Myre takes him at his literal word, then asks why heartbreak specifically. She tries to read it without touching it, but it's still pretty tightly wound.

Xuce checks for anyone behind them but the path out is clear.

Zarsellet tries to take a look at the trap, but fails.

Knowledge 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {The spell is what locks the chest, boosting the DC needed to pick the lock. It can be dispelled or suppressed, i.e. by knock. Or you can see if the angel will help out.}

Kwarsk reminds them that they should really take it to the Cathedral. Nintos suggests that might be what Paige had in mind.

Before the angel leaves, Fingers tries really well at disabling the chest. Feeling sorry for the guy, and because Nintos asked nicely, the angel helps Fingers out and the chest unlocks.

Fingers feels ennobled and nervous. He also hopes vainly that tales of talking their way out of a boss battle doesn't become cannon.

Nintos wonders why this particular set if it wasn't supposed to be found. But perhaps it was only supposed to be found by the right people.

The arcane locked chest(unlocked by Evanthe) contains: a mithral chain shirt(1100gp), masterwork cold iron longsword(330gp), masterwork silver dagger(322gp), ring of protection +1(2000gp), ring of feather falling(2200gp), boots of elvenkind(2500gp), cloak of elvenkind(2500gp), amulet of natural armor +1(2000gp), brooch of shielding(1500gp), eyes of the eagle(2500gp), bag of holding 1(2500gp), bracers of armor +1(1000gp), cloak of resistance +1(1000gp), and a chime of opening(3000gp)

For now, the cave is quiet, only lit by a few sources flashing against the blue quartz gems in the rock. The fountain itself awaits travelers in need of healing and rest. The kobolds are long gone. The group takes the scroll in its case, though one can open and unscroll it easily.

It looks like it might be time to rest, mine or head for home.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 4:23:09 PM
Xuce would like to coin toss (or the equivalent) for the Boots of Elvenkind, Eyes of the Eagle, and the Cloak of Resistance +1.

Xuce walks around the room "This place would be as good as any to rest for the night and go over things we have learned and found in this place."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 5:54:40 PM
Paige ‘face palms’ when the dwarf mistakes her intent, and nods her head in agreement when Nintos straightens things out. ”Maybe you and Myre could have a look at the scroll when we get back to ‘the Patch? If Kwarsk is worried about being the bearer over the time it takes to get back to the city, maybe you’d like to do it?”[/ i]

The cleric lets Xuce and the rest of the party know she’s in agreement that they take a long rest before heading for home. She suggests the ‘Fountain Room’ is as good as any in the string of chambers.

If the party decides to ‘make camp’ in the cave, Paige will spend some time explaining to the newest party members -Xuce and Zarsellet that the group has a ‘lair’ in the [i]Nightmare Quarter with lots of space, individual bedrooms, and even a courtyard for martial training or other outdoor pursuits. She’ll explain that it was a ‘gift’ from the Black Cathedral after the party routed a poisoners guild. She expresses her hope that the halfling and the gnome will continue adventuring with the group.

”We don’t have a name yet, but we call our place ‘The Patch’”

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 9:08:03 PM
Rhys agrees with the others, time for a rest. ” I don’t know about the rest of you, but I feel the need for more sustenance than that provided by some magic fountain water. Give me a few minutes and I will bring in our provisions and get started on a meal.”. After a few moments the bard returns with two large burlap sacks , one containing a mixed assortment of potatoes and root vegetables, and the other containing a wheel of cheese, a cured ham, and two large salamis wrapped in cheesecloth. He settles down to start preparing a meal.

When the topic of ‘The Patch’ comes up, the elf pipes in with a brief description of the building, it’s rooms, and more importantly the role they hope ‘The Patch’ will play in the poorer area of the Nightmare Quarter. ” We are still setting it up. Fingers has an area set aside for an alchemy lab and assorted alchemy supplies, and Paige has a room set aside for an infirmary. We hope to be able to provide needed medical, magical and where necessary protective services to the less fortunate in the area around the Black Cathedral . While we are away one of the orphanages is helping look after the place. If you are interested you are more than welcome to join us and help in the cause.” . He looks at the two newest members of the team with a hopeful expression.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:13:44 PM
Kwarsk's cheeks flush red, then back to normal, and he says to Paige and Nintos, "Ah, sorry, 'bearer' is more of a job title in the Scab, not just a temporary task."

Kwarsk looks over the loot. "Wow, that's a lot! Hm, Fingers you should flip a coin with Xuce over those Eyes of the Eagle - you're our trap-finder!

As for me... I'd flip a coin to try to get the amulet of natural armor and the ring of protection - really make it hard for foes to take me down!"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 10:16:04 PM
Having failed spectacularly trying to figure out the magic Zarsellet goes with Rhys to get some food for the group. "I haven't trained any at cooking but I am interested. The book I found is interesting but I'm sure I'll learn more by doing. Let me help." He accepts any direction and helps with the meal preparation.

When Rhys explains the work in a place called 'The Patch' Zarsellet listens. "So besides it being a place to live we'd be helping out anyone that needs it? Count me in. I've had a pretty good life and that sounds like a good way to pay it back."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28-1=27 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 11:58:01 PM
If we're comparing wish-lists, Kwarsk is right -- I'd like those Eyes too! Hopefully the monk won't make me wrestle him for them. Also, I'd love the bag of holding -- a real conversation starter, that is!

If I lose those die rolls, I'll be happy with anything else as long as it fits me.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=13 ;
Thursday January 19th, 2023 8:02:33 AM
When Evanthe opens the chest Nintos slightly bows; “Thank you, we will do all we can with this to keep the scroll safe and out of the hands of evil.

As others begin to look through the magical items within, his jaw drops at what all is within. Seeing a few things within he speaks up;[b] “As Myre would know, for those who conjure the arcane armor is a real hinderance. I would put a chip in the hat for those Bracers of Armor. Everyone would benefit from that resistance cloak. But, I would put a chip in the hat for the Ring and Brooch, those are always handy situational things to have.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 12:29:55 PM
Myre looks over the haul. "The bag may be best as party property. I've already got fancy bracers, but the ring would sure help." She looks to Nintos. "Maybe we lightweights can split them?"

She's reluctant to claim anything else. The cloak would be pretty nice, but it's the ring she'd really like.

DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 2:33:19 PM

Xuce suggests that they rest for the night, and that they coin toss for loot.

Paige explains herself, and suggests they look at the scroll when they get back. She agrees to rest for the night, and gets the new people up to speed.

Rhys brings in their food and they begin to camp. He explains some of the amenities.

Kwarsk lays down some of the things that he would like. (You can use the dice rollers to divide loot but you should have this discussion over email and/or through a shared google sheet. Not really sure how coin flips work if three people want something, though.)

Zarsellet attempts some cooking, and notes that he's ready to give back in life.

Fingers throws his wish list in as well.

Nintos says thank you to the angel. "No, thank you," Evanthe replied, "for proving that at least one of you has some manners. Farewell, and may you find what you are searching for."

The group takes some time to set up camp and to divide the loot. It might be time to discuss where you will sleep, as well.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 4:16:09 PM
Rhys leads Zarsellet through some meal preparation. The various vegetables are cleaned, cubed and placed in a large pot with water and salt and heated over a small fire in the outermost chamber. While they cook, the cured ham is sliced and the rind removed from the cheese before it too is sliced. As the vegetables and potatoes cook the elf sprinkles in a mix of herbs and spices. ”Normally I would add the meat into the vegetables to make a stew, but Fingers doesn’t eat meat so I’ll keep them separate and folks can help themselves to what they wish.”

It doesn’t take long before a heart vegetable stew with sides of cheese and ham are ready to eat. ”It’s a pity I didn’t see fit to include a keg of ale on the cart, 8 suppose the magic water in the fountain will have to suffice”.

The elf will take first watch and see the the horse and cart before being relieved.



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 7:52:26 PM
Zarsellet enjoys working to make the stew. He is surprised at the mention of Fingers being vegetarian. He'd heard of people not eating meat but couldn't imagine it himself. "Is that a personal preference or some sort of penance? I've heard of people swearing some sort of oath like that too.... Not me though. Meat's good!"

Once the food is ready he does a quick headcount and calls out to anyone that isn't in sight. "The food's ready. Enjoy!"

OOC: He'll take whatever watch is open. He can't see in the dark but can keep his magical lights active.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 8:31:43 PM
Xuce takes a bow of stew and after a few bites, says "Thanks Rhys and Zarsellet this is outstanding. I should be good to take any watch so long as I have some light to see with."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 10:42:53 PM
Kwarsk stands for a moment, perhaps lost in thought, then speaks to the group, "Friends, it's about time to sleep before heading back, and we have a lot of choices as to where to sleep. I suggest, if the door out is sturdy enough, we pick the library. It has a lot of heavy bookshelves we can shove to block the door from the inside so we can sleep in peace. What say you?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:16:53 PM
Rhys, just serve my bowl first, then add the meat to the rest.

No one back home eats meat, really. Since I've started traveling, I try some out of curiosity, or to be sociable. But most times...(shudders a little) ...there's more for the rest of you.

Now about splitting the loot: have you heard of the "round robin" method? That's where all of us roll dice, and that tells us the order in which we pick an item from the stash. We go around again until nothing's left.

Maybe Nintos should roll twice -- once for himself and once as the party quartermaster. For that last one, he picks items that should be shared by the party, like the Bag or Holding.



Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday January 19th, 2023 11:27:53 PM
Myre sits cross-legged with a bowl of stew in her lap. She nods at Fingers' suggestion. "That sounds reasonable enough to me." She takes her first spoonful of stew and sighs contentedly. "We should just use that bag of holding to keep Rhys stocked with ingredients. It'll be our portable pantry." She takes another spoonful and resumes talking before it's swallowed. "Cush I'm naa goin back ta rashons aftah this."

After finishing up, she asks about those kobolds. "We just gonna kick'em out of the cave and tell them to behave themselves? Fine by me if we are, especially if we can barricade ourselves in the library with that creepy statue."

OOC: Reminder that our wiki page has our watch order.

Standard Nightly Watch
20:00 - 22:00 : Paige, Myre
22:00 - 01:00 : Kwarsk, Fingers
01:00 - 04:00 : Rhys
04:00 - 07:00 : Nintos

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=11 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 12:13:04 AM
”Looks to me like the kobolds are long gone*, Myre” volunteers the cleric - making a little stack of cheese and ham. ”and it looks like there’s only one way in or out of this place. I’d be more comfortable taking up watch closer to the cave entrance, and bedding down where there’s some fresh air, afterwards.”.

Having finished the cheese and ham, Paige fills a tin mug with the soup, grabs her pack and finds a spot that lets her keep an eye on the cave entrance without being seen herself. She takes out the pearl she has acquired and studies it for a while, then puts the magical bauble away and concentrates on the task at hand. (Perception = 11).

”I wonder what Evanthe’s comment ‘to take the scroll means heartache’ is about?” she asks the individual with whom she shares a watch.

*DM post 18Jan2024

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=13 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 10:14:12 AM
Nintos takes this time to look over the spellbook and scrolls. He finds a location off by himself so he can study the See Invisibility scroll. He takes an hour studying the spell in an attempt to add it to his spell book, this way he can recall the spell in the future and use it as needed.
[Spellcraft: 13]

In his frustration he rolls back the scroll and puts it in his scroll case. Mumbling to himself; “This is not a proper location to study… Once we get back to plateau city I will try again at the library.”

[ooc: Ar we allowed to just say that the bag of holding is a party item and not roll for it? It is something that we would always want to use anyway, right?]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 0/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Treasure Room 
Friday January 20th, 2023 3:30:48 PM

Rhys and Zarsellet cook and talk over Fingers being a vegetarian and about how alcohol would be good right now.

Xuce is quite appreciative of the food.

Kwarsk suggests camping in the library so that they can use bookshelves to block the doors.

Fingers suggests a good way to split the loot. He notes that the vegetarian thing is cultural.

Myre wonders about the kobolds but telling whoever is left to get out and behave themselves generally does the trick. She suggests keeping a bag of holding available for food.

Paige notes that the kobolds escaped and don't seem to be coming back. She votes to sleep at the cave entrance, and continues to wonder about the use of the term "heartache," though no answers seem forthcoming as of yet.

Nintos asks if they can just make something a party item. (OOC: You can do that by everyone adding to the sheet at 1/8 wealth and deciding who carries it. Other groups can and have done so.) He has trouble adding spells to his book and decides to wait until later.

You continue to work out a watch schedule (if you haven't already, you can use that schedule for any time) and discuss traps. I'll give you the weekend to come to some consensus. Otherwise, I'll take the seeming majority vote on monday.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday January 20th, 2023 9:57:44 PM
Kwarsk says, "Before we go to sleep, we haven't added Xuce and Zarsellet to the watch order. Zarsellet, would you be willing to pair with Rhys for the 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. watch? Xuce, would you be willing to pair with Nintos for the 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. watch?

As for the bag of holding, thinking about it, I too think it should be a party item, perhaps rotating among the three of us who are extra-good at dodging attacks, even magic. That is, myself, Fingers, and Xuce, though I think Fingers, with all his tools, would most appreciate carrying the bag all the time," Kwarsk finishes with a smile.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday January 20th, 2023 11:35:15 PM
Zarsellet nods to Kwarsk on the subject of the watch schedule. "Sure I'll pair with Rhys in the middle of the night. And I'll keep the lights on...."

"Wouldn't a bag of holding be a bit of a load for a little guy like me, or Xuce? It's a great utility item that should be for the good of the party. But I know I wouldn't want to be lugging around a bag that weighed close to half of my weight."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d100=97 ;
Friday January 20th, 2023 11:39:37 PM
Yeah, I would; that's why I hoped to get it in the rounds of choosing. But unless there are any objections, sure; let's call it our party item.

For everything else: Does everyone agree to the round-robin method? In case you say "yes" I'm going to make my roll now:

d100 = 97

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d100=6 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 1:59:15 PM
Kwarsk follows Fingers' lead, and rolls the bones!

(OOC - Result = 6)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d100=73 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 4:49:40 PM
Rhys remains unsure about the method proposed for dividing up the spoils of battle but rolls the bones before taking his watch (73)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d100=55 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 5:53:49 PM
Paige agrees that the bag of holding is a good item to share. She considers the wand of CLW2 in a similar vein. Though more than happy to wield it for the benefit of her friends, she hopes another would not hesitate to take it and wield it if she was to become incapacitated.

The cleric prays that everyone is able to select a prize that suits their needs. She is pretty happy with items she has acquired to date, and only wants a little gold to sponsor her advancement with the WLA. (D100=55)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d100=100 ;
Saturday January 21st, 2023 6:52:15 PM
As Xuce is setting out his things for a night's rest "Yeah I can pull watch with Nintos. And having the Bag of Holding be a party item is a good idea."

(OOC are we going highest to lowest or low to high? d100=100)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Sunday January 22nd, 2023 2:53:35 PM
OOC: I already got the MW armor and sword, and most everything on the list is better suited to someone other than me. Can I just take the last place on the list so everyone else gets their pick before me?


Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d100=78 ;
Sunday January 22nd, 2023 3:53:21 PM
Myre agrees with the round robin plan as well & rolls the dice.

She perks up when Paige suggests camping at the entrance. "That's a good idea! We could keep an eye on the outside too that way."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Sunday January 22nd, 2023 11:20:19 PM
[B]Xuce, I didn't want to emphasize this when I rolled a 97, but we usually go from highest to lowest. You win!

Zar, I guess anyone can lower their number or skip the whole thing if they like.

Has everyone rolled?



DM Melvin - Cave Entrance 
Monday January 23rd, 2023 11:53:16 AM

Kwarsk adds Xuce and Zarsellet to the watch list, and suggests rotating the bag of holding.

Zarsellet agrees to the watch but notes that he's got a load limit.

Fingers notes that he can use it more than others but agrees to make it a party item. He begins the round robin, and Kwarsk follows, followed by Rhys.

Paige wonders if the wand of CLW should be a party item (particularly if she's the one who needs healing). She's generally happy with what she has.

Xuce rolls. Zarsellet picks the last on the list instead of rolling, feeling that he already got what he wanted.

Myre hops on to Paige's idea, and that seems to be the consensus.

Nintos sticks around

The results of the round robins are

Xuce 100
Fingers 97
Myre 78
Rhys 73
Paige 55
Kwarsk 6
Zarsellet 1

While the group uses (offscreen) methods to divide the loot, they settle in at the entrance to the cave, making sure that nobody comes in. And with dancing treasure in their head, they fall asleep (except on watch).

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday January 23rd, 2023 5:17:22 PM
(OOC Xuce's first pick would be the boots of elvenkind)


Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+6=23 ;
Monday January 23rd, 2023 7:12:34 PM
Rhys checks on the horse and cart and then collects any samples of the blue crystals left behind by the long departed kobolds. He hopes they may prove valuable to the miners guild along with his sketching of the surrounding area. It has been his experience in the past that the species of vegetation in an area often reflects the surrounding geology and mineralogy (Survival 23). A number of questions race through his minds as he awaits his turn on watch… What is the scroll, why might it result in heartbreak? What trauma resulted in Clarisse’s lack of memory and might it have been caused by the corrupted well? How are things back at the Patch and what progress has been made on the shop sign he had commissioned before leaving on this adventure? And finally, what of these feelings niggling in the darker recesses of his thoughts that he might not be suited to sit on the Elven Council as was his father’s wish? Was being an adventurer and member of the WLA his real calling? . Rhys spends an uncomfortable night wrestling with his thoughts

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:28:10 PM
After Myre finishes her first watch, she lies down to sleep. Just before she closes her eyes, she has a realization.

"We're going to have to go up all those lifts again, aren't we?" She groans, then falls asleep.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Monday January 23rd, 2023 8:32:44 PM
When Paige sees Rhys making notes about the cave and surroundings, she is reminded of the party’s promise to the Guilds back in Plateau City. The cleric fishes out her maps, and fills in some of the blanks with additional details during her watch, taking breaks to reconnaissance the front of the cave and around the entrance.



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=22 ;
Monday January 23rd, 2023 9:30:46 PM
After the meal and clean-up Zarsellet spends a little more time searching the books again. He knows it's silly, but he's hoping to find another book about cooking, hopefully NOT written by an orc, kobold, or similar race. He wonders if lizardfolk cook their food....

OOC: Perception 22 to find any such book?

Whether or not he finds anything he settles down for the night relaxed as he can be. Tomorrow they'd be heading back to the city and their homes. He promised himself at least one good sleep in a bed. He considers learning a magical lullaby to help himself fall asleep but realizes that it probably wouldn't work.... then quickly drifts off to sleep.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Monday January 23rd, 2023 11:20:26 PM
Muuru choose the Eyes of the Eagle. He puts the lenses on and looks around; does it make his vision better all the time, or is it only for close work, like a jeweler's loupe?

He goes to sleep along with the others. When its time for his watch, assuming Kwarsk doesn't object, he'll take a little time to wander around the library, looking for anything about magic, history, crafting, or the story behind that fountain.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 12:37:57 PM
Kwarsk says, "Fingers, as long as you're awake on our watch and can hear or smell intruders, I think we're good."

DM Melvin - Cave Entrance 
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 2:03:40 PM

Xuce lays down his pick of gear.

Rhys takes some samples of the blue crystals along with some sketches, hoping to give them to the miners guild. (His survival check does confirm that there are a number of minable blue crystals in the cave and surrounding area.) He spends his nights thinking about what might come.

Myre realizes that they have to go up the lifts again. (Probably, though I need time to look up what that means.)

Paige, remembering their promise, helps Rhys out

Zarsellet looks for a specific cookbook, but doesn't seem to find one fitting his desires. He tries to sleep in the surroundings.

Fingers spends his time for the watch checking out his eyes of the eagle (they improve all perception checks) and getting some basic knowledge about stuff. He learns a few things that help explain his new abilities, but as a matter of finding exposition, it looks like all the secrets that the cave held that can be revealed has been revealed.

Kwarsk agrees that Fingers can do it.

Everyone exits the cave the next morning, and it is a beautiful day. The scroll remains nestled in the non-detect case one of you carries out. A soft breeze floats past each of you.

With a nod of your heart, you begin taking the long trail back to the miners and eventually back home.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 5:31:41 PM
Although he is disappointed at not finding another cookbook Zarsellet does get an OK night of sleep. They prepare and eat an OK breakfast and set out for their home. He thinks about the lift and is actually looking forward to it this time. Up this time, not down. Not that he wants it to happen, but he does wonder if the lift has something like a featherfall magic on it to prevent a total disaster if the lift were to break loose....

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 11:32:19 PM
Muuru holds open the bag of holding so the sunlight can shine in.

Hey, this thing's only about two feet across and deep. That's a little disappointing; some of these are like the size of a room inside. But this one should hold about 250 pounds.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 11:59:05 PM
If Kwarsk declines the role of protector of the scroll, Paige hopes Nintos will accept the task and that the dwarf will act as his body guard.

If neither of them wish to assume the burden, the cleric will take on the responsibility of transporting the scroll.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+5=15 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 12:38:06 AM
Myre remembers that woman who said she'd pay for mining locations. She didn't think the place they came from. "Maybe I could tell her she can mine for knowledge in the library? She doesn't seem like the kind to appreciate the pun."

She will keep an eye out for potential cave entrances as she walks (perception 15).

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+6=9 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 8:22:09 AM
Rhys double checks the harnessing of each mule and ensures that everything is loaded and secured in the cart before departing. Along the way he continues to scan his surroundings, not only for things of geological interest, but also for any signs of the escaped kobolds or other dangers. Perhaps it is the considerations of his future role in life, or perhaps the beauty of the day, but he fails to keep his attention where it belongs (Survival / Perception 9)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 1:35:47 PM
Kwarsk says, "Ok, the scroll, in its case, is secure on me. We definitely need to get it to the church, maybe they have a vault or something."

Kwarsk passes the bones to Nintos to roll, as the group begins walking back to the miners.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=17 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 5:53:37 PM
Once they get moving Zarsellet keeps watch out for any dangers along the road. He doesn't understand what the scroll is but everyone seems very concerned for its safety....

OOC: Perception 17

DM Melvin - Heading Back to the mining camp 
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 8:40:04 PM

Zarsellet looks forward to heading back out to the lift.

Fingers checks out the bag of holding.

Paige worries about who will carry the scroll. Kwarsk insists that he will carry the scroll.

Myre keeps an eye out for cave entrances.

Rhys is the first to understand that he should scan for dangers like escaped kobolds. But he keeps getting distracted.

Zarsellet decides to watch out for figures as well.

Zarsellet Highlight to display spoiler: {You can hear someone approaching on a nearby path.}


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=7 ;
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 9:13:42 PM
As Paige trudges along the path back to the dwarven mining camp, she check’s the party members to ensure they are feeling well and none the worse for the time spent in the caves. She asks everyone if they are ‘okay’ - not just physically, but mentally. Finding herself beside Myre she scritches the magicker’s porcine companion behind a shiny rubber ear and muses aloud: ”I wonder how this scroll is linked to The Scar back in Plateau City? Do you think it would lift the curse and allow for rebuilding in the area? Might it put a stop to the mysterious holes that keep popping up?”. The half-elf is too preoccupied with thoughts of the scroll and its implications to pay much attention to her surroundings. (Perception = 7)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday January 25th, 2023 11:58:41 PM
While driving the wagon, Muuru tries out his fancy new eyewear by scanning the countryside. (Perception, taking 20 = 32)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday January 26th, 2023 10:36:44 AM
[ooc= I have updated the Wiki and will move forward with the loot page shortly. Sorry for being away. Strep & ear infections invaded my house…]

Nintos snaps out of what funk he has been in and breaks his silence; “My apologies, after what we have been through with this adventure, which really is my first real one, it made me wonder about Alexander’s pilgrimage that he is on.” He thinks for a moment; “When we get back I would like to try to send word for him, wherever he may be. I don’t even know if he is alive.”

Turning to Paige; “Some evil has to truly be behind The Scar, so an artifact? like the scroll could be a key to correcting it.”

Nintos also makes mental notes as they begin to divide the items.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=13 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 11:54:08 AM
Rhys snaps back to the present and continues to scan for potential dangers ahead (Perception 13). As they walk he reaches into his boot and draws out the magical dagger he had retrieved from the kobold King. ”If there are no objections I will lay claim to this fine blade as my selection. It has nice balance and holds a fine edge.”. The elf slips the blade back into his boot and continues to walk alongside the mules.

OOC Rhys selects the +1 flaming dagger


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday January 26th, 2023 12:07:14 PM
During a pause along the trail, Paige removes her long dusty travelling cloak, rolls it up, and tucks it into her pack. She reaches into the back of the wagon and selects one of the cloaks from the new treasure haul. This one falls to her knees, and is lighter in weight. The simple act of putting it on makes her feel a little more confident. (Selected the +1 Cloak of Resistance.)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday January 26th, 2023 1:59:40 PM
Kwarsk trudges onward, endlessly, sometimes he and the small folk fall a slight pace back, but then the tall folk pause a moment to rest and Kwarsk catches and passes them. Kwarsk smiles, remembering a surface folk tale retold in the Scab, about the tortoise and the hare... Kwarsk absentmindedly rubs the amulet now around his neck and says, "For my pick, this amulet which seems to make even my skin tougher and deflect weapons more... good thing for a bodyguard to have..."

DM Melvin - Wilderness 
Thursday January 26th, 2023 3:51:59 PM

Paige discusses the scroll out loud while walking around. Nintos notes that the scar might have an artifact behind it, so the scroll might correct it.

Fingers tests out his fancy new eyewear.

Nintos notes that he has been thinking about Alexander.

Rhys flips around the magical dagger. Paige adds her cloak of resistance.

Kwarsk tries to maintain a pace with the rest of the party and picks his amulet.

Pretty much the entire party suddenly tries, with varying degrees of success, to watch out for enemies and to gear up. (OOC: you can't take 20 on a check like that.) But it doesn't take a lot of looking around to determine that you are not alone.

As Zarsellet shouts a warning that someone has been following them, the entire group is hit by a spell. (Will DC 16 or -1 to all rolls.)

"So, the dream was true. The scroll in the cave does exist."

Turning around, the group sees a cleric emerging from the wilderness. He twitches, he glowers, he smiles. In his hands, a scorpion whip swings back and forth.

"I only prepare, just like you. You have questions, you seek power, and I can give you that help. Tell you how to use the... how to fix the scar. Help you avoid your... heartbreak."

And the map

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+4=12 ; d20+4=21 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 7:07:43 PM
Rhys feels the spell wash over him and tries to fight it off (Will =12, 14 if the spell is an enchantment and 15 if it is a fear effect) (Will =21 using a hero point)

Angered by the unprovoked attack, the elf draws his curved elven blade and heads immediately towards the cocky cleric swinging his chain in the roadway (double move to end up immediately adjacent to the cult cleric ; AC versus Atk of opportunity = 22). [Drop the chain or I drop you! [/b] Rhys growls at his adversary.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 24, T: 23, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+6=10 ; d20+11=21 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 7:18:59 PM
(Will 10, +2 vs enchantment spells and effects, +2 vs fear)

Xuce turns around hearing the voice Who are you and what are you talking about? As the spell takes hold Xuce looks around for others that may be hidden and then takes a defensive stance.

(Perception 21, Total Defense)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+4=11 ; d20+5=10 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 7:48:53 PM
Will save 11. If it's an enchantment, it's 13 and I'm using a hero point to bump it to 17. I'm NOT using a hero point if it's not an enchantment and I'd fail anyway.

***

Myre looks askance at the weirdo who just showed up, then watches as Rhys advances. "You have a lot to learn about good first impressions, dude. Luckily Rhys is here to give you a lesson..."

She decides to take a good look around them, thinking he may not be alone.

***

Perception 10 to keep a look out for anyone else.
Readied action: Daze on anyone who approaches. Save DC is 14.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+9=22 ; d20+7=11 ; d20=17 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 8:01:59 PM
(OOC - +2 vs spells; net save 22)

Kwarsk stares at the interloper intently, evaluating his words... the mention of heartbreak when Paige never used that word after we left the cave...

(OOC Sense Motive = 11)

Kwarsk, right hand open, tower shield in his left hand as always, turns and full moves (N11 -> I11, 30' our of 40' max for a double-move) to a position to flank the priest with Rhys (AoO AC = 23). From behind his raised Tower Shield, Kwarsk says, "What he said. Drop your whip, have your friends come out from the bushes and trees, they drop their weapons too, and we talk." Kwarsk's stern face glowers at the priest.

(OOC Intimidate = 17)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+3=16 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+6=7 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 8:12:24 PM
OOC: Will Save 16 Spellcraft to identify what the cleric casts? 14....

Zarsellet calls out a warning (too late) and turns to see the person approaching. He readies his bow. "Casting hostile magic on people before you try to negotiate? Not smart. Care to start over before you make any more bad moves?" Zarsellet aims at the priest.

OOC: Ready action: Shoot an arrow at him if he starts to cast another spell. Perception 12. And I miss if I shoot....

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+9=11 ; d20+9=15 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 9:19:32 PM
”Gah!” cries the cleric as she tries to resist the villain emerging through the wilderness. Paige digs deep (burned a Hero point) but she fails to deflect the evil spell, even with her new cloak! (Will = 11, 15)

The half elf counters with some divine magic of her own, as she channels Domi’s gift through her holy symbol - a blessing* upon her companions!

*Bless - +1 on attacks, +1 on saves vs fear affects. Counters and dispels ‘Bane’. 3 min or 30 rounds - should last the whole battle!

DM Sanity info:

Orisons: 0/4 - detect magic, detect poison, guidance, light
Level 1 spells: 1/3 - bless, detect evil, magic weapon
Level 2 spells: hold person, restoration (lesser)
Domain Spell: 0/2 - Bull’s strength



Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+1=13 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+12=30 ;
Thursday January 26th, 2023 11:57:00 PM
Will: 13. (Second roll was accidental, unfortunately)

Fingers stops the wagon, readies his crossbow, and looks around for more interlopers. Perception: 30. (Sorry, actually 29.)



Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=22 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 9:43:02 AM
As a flurry of questions and comments have started to fling towards the newcomer, Nintos whispers to Merletta; “Fly, look for others that are hidden.” Merletta circles overhead with her full speed double while looking (80 feet total)

[Merletta Perception 22]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

DM Melvin - Wilderness  3d6=12 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 2:13:06 PM

OOC: Prayer is an enchantment-compulsion effect, mind affecting, non-fear. I'll try to express the type from now on, but you can always google it later.

Rhys uses a hero point to fight off the prayer and double moves next to the cleric (no AoO issue). He warns the cleric to drop the whip.

Xuce takes a defensive stance and takes in what happened.

Myre uses a hero point and manages to just avoid the prayer. She readies an attack on anyone else who approaches but it looks like he's alone. She snarks that Rhys is going to teach the cleric a lesson in manners.

Kwarsk looks over this guy, trying to figure him out. (The sense motive is enough to show he's paranoid and deranged.) He flanks with Rhys, saying the group is willing to talk but only if he disarms and shows his friends. "No friends, don't need," the cleric responds. "Too many questions."

Zarsellet resists and can see that he cast Prayer. He readies his own attack and warns the guy not to shoot.

Paige manages to avoid the prayer with a hero point but counteracts with a bless spell of her own.

Fingers readies his own weapon.

Nintos sends Merletta to look for more villians but the road is clear.

The cleric looks back and forth at all the raised weapons and warnings (though he keeps locking an eye on Paige a lot). "You fools, you do not understand." His voice drops to a growl. "I am not even close to finished making bad moves... for you..."

The cleric raises his arms to begin. Zarsellet fires his arrow but is so surprised that it barely gets past the bow. Myre fires her daze at the cleric but it doesn't even seem to hit him.

With a shout, he begins to fire his negative energy, hitting Rhys, Kwarsk and Merletta. (12 damage, Will DC 16 for half damage.)

Laughing, he takes a five foot step back.

Map

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday January 27th, 2023 5:17:49 PM
Zarsellet chuckles to himself at how bad his bow shot was.... but then calls out a war chant, empowering it with his bardic power to aid his friends.

OOC: Bardic Performance Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Does not stack with the Bless +1 morale bonus against Fear, but the competence bonus on attack does stack since Bless is a morale bonus to hit.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 24/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+7=21 ; d10+2=9 ; d20+7=24 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 6:32:43 PM
Kwarsk grimaces and grits his teeth as the evil anti-life energy passes through him, and he redoubles his Dwarven Sternness!

Kwarsk takes a five foot step to follow the priest, nodding to Rhys as Kwarsk moves back into what will become a flanking position once Rhys moves to match Kwarsk. (OOC - CP hasn't moved on map to match his 5' step yet)

Kwarsk readies his Dwarven Waraxe as if waiting for something.

(OOC - presuming Rhys gets the hint and moves into the flank, Kwarsk's readied attack hits AC 24 (including Flanking and Paige's Bless and Zarsellet's Bardsong) for 10 damage. (forgot the +1 damage for Bardsong on the roll)

Just noticed I did the Readied Attack prior to resolving the Will Save - CE is supernatural, not a spell, so Kwarsk does not get that bonus, and his Save is a 24, so he takes 6 damage.)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP14/26  d20+4=15 ; d20+11=17 ; d10+4=6 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 6:50:32 PM
Rhys shudders as the energy courses through his body. (Will save =15 Rhys takes full damage). Angered by the clerics continued attack and obvious arrogance the elf presses in, moving up into a landing position with Kwarsk. The blade sings as it cuts through the air (Hit AC 17 for 6hp).

OOC Atk +1 bless, +1 bardic competence, +2 flanking; Dmg +1 bardic competence

Xuce (Chris) AC: 22, T: 21, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+3=23 ; d4=1 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 6:57:27 PM
Xuce moves up next to the cultist (J10) and goes into a defensive stance (fighting defensively) then attempts to stun (stunning fist) him by punching him in the side of the head (Nat 20 for 23 to hit, 1 damage Fort save DC 13 or be stunned). You are not making any sense so take some time and think about what you're doing.

(A stunned character drops everything held, can’t take actions, loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, and takes a –2 penalty to AC)

(stunning fist: 2 out of 3 remaining)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  2d6=5 ; d20+6=24 ;
Friday January 27th, 2023 7:08:40 PM
Paige follows those who have moved towards the villain (M10) in time to witness the attack on her friends. “Domi’s knees!” she cries noting the ferocity of the strike. The cleric clasps her holy symbol and channels positive energy toward all party members (healing for 5 HP).

Squinting her eyes, she tries to identify the spell focus of the mad cleric. (Perception = 24)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday January 27th, 2023 11:04:29 PM
Fingers takes a 5-foot step and readies an action: as soon as the cleric is "clear" of party members, Fingers shoots him.

(OOC: To avoid the -4 penalty for firing into melee, target must be at least 10 feet from party members, unless they're immobilized/unconscious and he's not still attacking them.)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ;
Saturday January 28th, 2023 1:27:09 AM
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm getting pretty sick of being the only ones who don't know what we've gotten ourselves into."

She points at the jerk who hurt her friends and two motes of energy unerringly fly out and strike him.

***

Standard: Magic missile for 3 +4 damage
Move: Glower menacingly at this jerk

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+2=8 ;
Saturday January 28th, 2023 7:45:39 PM
[Merletta Will Save 8 = Failed]
The negative energy blast through Merletta and life winks out from her eyes. Nintos watches as his companion of all these years plumet lifelessly to the ground with a sickly thunk.

“NOOO!” He begins stepping forward and cast a spell at the cleric, pulling free powder he blows it towards the creature muttering a few arcane words; “nautkyn lae dreikic whedabra glomic dout sidric” Nintos cast Glitterdust [Will Save DC 17 or blinded & covered in dust.]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 7/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


DM Melvin - Wilderness  d20+6=21 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+9=25 ; 3d6=11 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 3:34:15 PM

Zarsellet responds by calling his bardic power.

Kwarsk signals to Rhys to keep flanking and connects with his swing. Rhys does so as well.

Xuce comes in with a stunning fist, but the cleric shakes it off. He looks really insulted that you said he doesn't make sense.

Paige heals and tries to identify his holy symbol. You can make it out but don't really recognize it (I rolled a knowledge religion check for you.)

Fingers readies an action to fire should the cleric break free.

Myre lampshades that shes tired of all this exposition and fires magic missile.

Nintos mourns for his bird, and fires glitterdust. The cleric once again shakes it off.

He definitely looks like he's seen much better days, and sounds like hes seen better decades. "You fool, you'll all pay. I'm just the messenger. I... I... you."

He points to Paige.

"You are the cleric. You spoke of the scroll. You must have it, you must know what you have done, you, you..."

Targeting Paige, he casts call lightning defensively. Arcs send down towards Paige as a last gasp of anger. (11 damage, Reflex DC 16 for half.)

-------

Cleric - AC 16, 24 damage, prayer (+1 to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and skill checks)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP19/26  d20+11=19 ; d10+4=10 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 3:50:54 PM
Rhys pivots and brings his blade back towards the enemy cleric, pulling the blade low across the torso of his opponent (Hit AC =19 for 10hp). His anger fuels the blade in its path towards the clerics vital area, and just as quickly back towards a defensive position to parry any incoming attack. ”Remember, you were provided the chance to stand down” the elf growls.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+5=11 ; d6+3=8 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 5:15:07 PM
Seeing that his Glitterdust was unsuccessful, he fires off an Acid Dart.
[Attack 11 -4 in combat 7 | DMG 8]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=24 ; d3=3 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 5:46:56 PM
Zarsellet moves up closer to the enemy and throws a dagger at him. "Messenger? For who? You're acting more like a thief."

OOC: Continues his Bardic chant, and moves up to throw a dagger at the enemy. 24 to hit. 3 damage.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+5=16 ; d20+5=9 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 6:16:27 PM
Xuce switches up his footing and unleashes a flurry of blows upon the Cleric.
(Hit AC 16 & 9, Damage 4 & 3)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 24/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+9=20 ; d6+3=6 ; d6+3=6 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 9:19:24 PM
Kwarsk is mildly surprised that once more someone didn't fall to the first blow of his mighty waraxe!

Kwarsk then realizes that if we kill this priest we'll never find out what he's talking about, and while Rhys' flanking has the priest distracted, Kwarsk goes for an elbow to the priest's throat!

(OOC elbow strike nonlethal, +5 base, +2 flank, +1 bless, +1 bardsong, result = AC 20 for 6 NON-LETHAL damage (sorry for the double-roll; browser was slow))

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Monday January 30th, 2023 10:46:44 PM
Fingers takes a 5-foot step and readies again.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+3=22 ; 2d6=7 ;
Monday January 30th, 2023 11:44:54 PM
As the villain sends arcs of lightening in her direction, Paige grasps the edge of her new cloak with her right hand, swirls it up across her face and over her head (Reflex = 22 for half damage) then sweeps it back down - revealing a shining holy symbol held in her left hand. Once again she channels Domi’s healing touch to restore vigour to herself and to her allies! (Channel positive energy - 7 HP restored to all injured allies)

DM sanity info:

Orisons: 0/4
Level 1 spells: 1/3
Level 2 spells: 0/2
DomIn spells: 0/2

Channel energy: 2/6 (used to restore 5 HP 27Jan and 7 HP 30Jan to all party members/allies. This should include Rhys, Kwarsk, and Merletta. Note: the radius includes the villain cleric!

Bless on party members - +1 to attacks, + 1 saves vs fear - 3 min/30 rounds

Bardic chant from Zarsellet - +1 to attacks and damage, +1 saves vs charm and fear )



Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 12:16:31 AM
"You can teach us, or attack us, but not both you jerk!" Another volley of glowing energy orbs strikes out at the weirdo.

***

Magic Missile - 3 & 2 damage

DM Melvin - Wilderness 
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 1:42:07 PM

As Paige manages to dodge much of the lightning and heal, Rhys slices the evil cleric's chest right open.

The rest of the team make a number of statements that the cleric does not respond to.

Only Kwarsk tries to switch to non-lethal, though it's not clear you would have gotten any good answers even if you captured him.

Eventually, the forest goes silent.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+5=7 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 2:21:35 PM
Rapidly covering the space between herself and the villain, Paige picks up the symbol through which the bad man channeled his magic’s. Even close up, she has no idea of it’s provenance (Knowledge religion = 7)

With a sigh, the cleric looks around: ”You’ve got better luck with this sort of thing, Kwarsk. What do you make of this?”. She holds out the talisman for the dwarf and any one else who is interested.

*Everyone should be healed up due to channel energy x 2. Possibly even Merletta

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=8 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 2:22:41 PM
Rhys nudges the body at his feet with a boot to satisfy himself that the cleric is dead. He sheaths his sword, bends down, and performs a cursory search of the body and removes any weapons and interesting items Paige might have missed from the corpse and puts them to one side, out of reach from the body…just in case! (Perception +5 to search the dead cleric).

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+12=31 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 3:28:00 PM
Not dropping his guard just yet, Fingers scans the surroundings in case the cleric was lying about being alone. (Perception: 31)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 5:09:20 PM
Xuce takes a deep breath after the Cleric drops then looks over everyone making sure they are doing alright.

I think we need to have a talk with whoever sent us out here...
Xuce motions around the area not sure if it's safe to mention the scroll out in the open.

As Rhys is searching the body Xuce says We should probably watch what we say from here on out too. This guy Xuce points at the now-dead cleric. Must of been watching us or the cave for some time.

After Rhys is done searching the body Xuce adds What are we going to do about the body?

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 5:32:19 PM
Seeing the rest of the party has the cleric taken care of, Nintos makes his way to look over Merletta…

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+5=10 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 9:00:09 PM
As the positive energy of Domi flows through him, Kwarsk sees that it has undone all of the damage from the cult priest, and smiles a broad smile.

Kwarsk turns to page to thank her, but instead she asks him to examine the priest's holy symbol.

Still smiling, he nods at Paige and takes the symbol, flipping it to and fro, back and forth, contemplating.

(OOC: Knowledge Religion - 10 - should be enough for a well-known deity, or at least one that is not obscure in the Wold, right?)

Kwarsk begins to explain his thoughts to Paige, based on his religious studies in the monastery of Pantheon...

(OOC - DM Melvin, please fill in whatever Kwarsk learned, in the DM post please :-) )

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+7=18 ;
Tuesday January 31st, 2023 10:16:02 PM
Zarsellet walks by the body, retrieving his dagger. He glances at the holy symbol, then moves off to scan in the direction the man had come from. "Gather anything useful of interesting, then toss his body off the road for scavengers to eat. He shouldn't have attacked...."

OOC: Know-Religion 18 to recognize the holy symbol?

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 12:41:22 PM
Myre joins in poking the corpse, not wanting to be left out. "He attacked eight adventurers single handedly and immediately jumped to violence. It's like he wanted to be killed!" Her face goes white. "Do you think he wanted to be killed? Like...his soul is now in the scroll or something? Paige! Is that scroll any heavier? How much do souls weigh?"

DM Melvin - Wilderness 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 2:39:03 PM

Paige sighs and heals everyone up. She still can't make out the talisman.

Rhys checks the body of the cleric, making sure he is dead.

Fingers keeps watching for a second wave but that's it.

Xuce notes that they need to be more discreet on the road, perhaps even so with their employers. He asks what to do with the body?

Nintos checks on Merletta, and the bird is fine (since Paige channeled healing energy in the round it went down.) It lets out a few squacks and shakes - maybe a sneeze - before moving normally.

Kwarsk can't really make out anything about the symbol either. Yet it looks really familiar.

It isn't until Zarsellet takes a long look that something clicks. Highlight to display spoiler: {It looks like a variant of Ga'al... but with a dwarven symbol that can't be placed.}

Myre notes that the cleric was almost suicidal, but tries to game out what rational reason he might have.

On the cleric's body is a +1 chain shirt, a masterwork scorpion whip, dagger, cloak of resistance +1, potion of invisibility, scroll of owl's wisdom, and a wand of cure light wounds (50 charges). And, of course, his symbol.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 6:22:00 PM
Rhys helps strip the cleric of his possessions and loads them into the wagon for division later. ”Xuce is right, this fellow must have been watching for us to have found us so quickly. We will need to be on our guard at all times!”. Rhys will also help dispose of the body in whatever fashion the party decides.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 7:55:42 PM
Xuce looks up and down the road I think we toss him off the road and make a straight line back home. Stopping for nothing until we talk with those who gave us the quest.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=30 ;
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 9:55:15 PM
[OOC: I added the cleric’s items to the loot sheet. Also, where did we end off with people claiming items?]

Nintos makes his way to Merletta and is overjoyed with the sight of her fluttering her wings in the dirt; “You… haven’t we talked about keeping your distance? Wide births when you scout for others. Up you go.” as he guides her to his shoulder. Reaching in his cloak pocket for some dried scrap food bits for her.

Making his way over to the body, he eyes up the holy symbol to determine who they were a follower of. [What a time for a nat 20… K-Religion 30]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:10:53 PM
Kwarsk for once doesn't contemplate, decisive, he says to all, "I agree with Xuce. Unless we need to briefly stop by the Dwarven miners, we should do exactly as Xuce said."

Kwarsk helps Rhys load the wagon and then looks expectantly at the group, using his head to point in the direction home.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:41:01 PM
Zarsellet hands the holy symbol to Nintos. "I don't recognize it. Possible variant of Ga'al, but dwarven? I don't know."

OOC: Another wand of CLW? I'll carry that one for use on whoever needs it. Unless anyone else can use it?

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday February 1st, 2023 11:56:57 PM
That's a magic chain shirt, right? Anyone object to my trading the mithral shirt for it? The magic one will fit me better.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 1:10:44 AM
Paige helps pull the evil cleric’s body off the road, and covers it with a layer of brush. She shudders as she wonders how the villain’s soul is faring with his audience in front of Gargul - the god of life and death.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 1:47:03 AM
Wait, the magic armor won't resize to fit me? Never mind.

And I thought I could get an armorer to refit the mithral shirt, but there's not enough material in it. Someone else can have it; I'll take the Brooch of Shielding instead.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 1:11:58 PM
Myre's face pales. She flashes back to talks with dad about the gods. He was a devout (in his own way) worshiper of Wardd, but gave all gods their due respect. All except Ga'al. It was one of the few times he was completely serious with her.

"Myre, do not get tangled up with Ga'al. There's some evil in this world that will not reason with you." Sure, he'd then chuckled at his pun about getting tangled, but he was serious.

"No one told me he would be involved." She carefully cuts through any clothing covering his chest (that's non-magical), looking for any evidence that the jerk before them was heart-seeded.

DM Melvin - Wilderness 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 3:20:55 PM

Rhys collects the rest of the treasure. He notes that they need to be further on guard.

Xuce wants to dump the guy and head straight home.

Nintos reminds Merletta that they need more caution and scouting. He continues to try to determine what the cleric is a follower of, but doesn't really get more into that. (I'll send why in a group email.)

Kwarsk agrees with Xuce, but notes that they might need to stop by the dwarven miners.

Zarsellet notes of what it is, and of what it might be.

Fingers places a claim for the +1 chain shirt, but then remembers that he might be a little large for it. (Also it's not a mithril shirt, it's just a normal chain with the normal armor penalties.)

Paige basically hides the cleric's body, and thinks of death.

Myre freaks, noting that Ga'al was basically the worst one. She looks for heart seeding but he doesn't seem to be anything but ordinary human.

With nothing else to do, it becomes time to hit the road, and to decide whether to go straight for home, occasionally camp, or head off to the dwarven miners.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 5:26:38 PM
Not hearing any objection Zarsellet tucks the wand away. Everyone knows about it so he's sure it'll see some use, hopefully not too soon.... "So? Back home quick to figure out what to do about the scroll?"

OOC: Were we going to stop with the miners? Or all speed to home?

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 5:58:41 PM
Xuces eyes go wide as Zarsellet mentions the scroll out in the open I don't think we need to go back to the miners... maybe just send word that the cave is clear and to be on the lookout for the kobolds we let go? Then glances about, shrugs, and walks next over to the wagon.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 6:03:26 PM
”You know how to use that thing, then?” the half elf asks Zarsellet ”Good!. The cleric eyes what remains of the items collected from the cave and off the evil cleric and concludes there is nothing she wishes to claim. She hopes the others will kit themselves out for the benefit of all, and suggests that whatever isn’t useful can be sold.

Paige rubs her nose in thought, then asks: ”We didn’t make a commitment to the miners did we? I say we do as Xuce suggests and press on for home as quickly as possible.”.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 7:20:51 PM
Rhys spends a few minutes doffing his chain shirt and slipping into his newly claimed Mithril armour. From beneath his fine elven shirt and cloak only a small glint of Mithril can be seen, and that only by a keen eye. He tucks his old chain into the wagon and is ready to continue their trek. ”I think we can give the miners camp a pass for now. We can always send word from the guild as to the condition of the cave and fountain.”. The elf takes his position next to the mules should they need any coaxing.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 7:25:20 PM
I'm all for heading straight home, but it would be nice if we could drop the dwarves a note. Could Merletta carry one? Or is it too far out of our way?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 8:41:57 PM
Kwarsk says, "If I recall correctly, the local miners were of help to us because the mining guild back in Plateau City recommended them as having the most local knowledge about the mine, but everything else we found, like blue stones or gems, maps we drew, and so forth, that's all stuff the mining guild wanted.

Anyone a good enough writer to document everything we found in writing, or draw illustrations or somesuch? Nintos, weren't you making occasional sketches, or was that Rhys?

We can walk towards Plateau City as we go, unless we think the local miners might have more info to give us when we tell them what we found in the cave. I still vote for going straight back to Plateau City."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday February 2nd, 2023 10:13:28 PM
Myre frowns, resisting the urge to poke at the man's corpse while looking for evidence of Ga'al's parasites. She gives the man an angry glare before turning her back on him.

"Sounds like we're going home, then. Sooner we get there, sooner we can get that thing out of our hands."

She's ready to head off with all haste.

DM Melvin - Wilderness 
Friday February 3rd, 2023 2:32:50 PM

Gear is distributed, bodies are poked and the group moves on.

Everyone agrees to skip the miners, with varying degrees of sending a message.

And with that, the group begins to head back to the home, carefully guarding the scroll as they go. The path takes you westward at first, into the sunset.


Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Friday February 3rd, 2023 2:42:42 PM
Myre spots the sunset, and immediately her mood perks up. She looks to the sky, hoping it's clear. "Looks like we'll be sleeping outside tonight!" She seems oddly excited about the prospect.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Friday February 3rd, 2023 4:22:05 PM
Turning to Fingers as he ask about Merletta delivering the message; “I have never used her as a long range “carrier pigeon” but I am sure it would be something she could carry out for us.”

[ooc: With my ranks in K-Geography and her Int score I am sure it would be possible… DM?]

“I was making general sketches and notes. More of the paintings and sculptures than of a map route. I also believe Rhys was doing more of that.” Nintos responds to Kwarsk.

Smiling at Myre; “I do like a good campfire story.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+11=26 ;
Friday February 3rd, 2023 9:42:08 PM
Kwarsk trudges on, using his tower shield to guard himself from the setting sun's glare, but rotating from time to time to ensure the group is not ambushed from the front.

Kwarsk isn't contemplating now. He's on mobile guard duty, and his unmoving guard face is on!

(OOC: Perception = 26)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=12 ;
Friday February 3rd, 2023 11:11:45 PM
Rhys walks along beside the mules and scans the roadway on either side (Perception 12). ”This road should turn eventually to the east, or we are headed in the wrong direction, for Plateau City and home lies to the east yet we are headed west. Nintos, can you send Merletta up to scan the wider area?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=13 ; d20+9=14 ;
Friday February 3rd, 2023 11:40:41 PM
Zarsellet glances at Nintos and grins. "A good campfire story.... I know a couple. But first maybe some music?" He opens his pack and removes a soft leather case, carefully unpacking a small harp. Sitting and holding across his lap he starts to play and sing a few songs. OOC: Must not have taken enough time tuning it though. Performance-Sing: 13?

Setting the harp aside he looks around at his 'audience'. "But you did ask for a story. Here's an oldy for you."

"Creak", a sound, faint, distant, but still heard.
"Crack", something snapping, or being trampled on.

"The man sits in his room, reading. The room is silent except for the quiet fire burning."

"Creak" ..It's just the the house settling, nothing more.
"Crack", Perhaps some small animals outdoors.
"Whoosh", Was that the wind?

"The man stands up and peeks out the window. A clear night is all he sees, the full moon brilliant in the sky. Laughing at his nervousness, he returns to his book."

"Creak", the man now silently chuckles at the sound.
"Crack", how could he have been scared of some sounds.
"Whoosh", must be breezy out tonight.
"Thump" …did that come from within the house?

"The man stares into the fire, trying to calm his jangled nerves."

"Creak"…
"Crack"…
"Whoosh"…will the sounds never cease?
"Thump"… "Thump"… "Thump"…

"Closer, he thinks, the sounds are getting closer. He shuts the book and closes his eyes, and thinks of something besides his wild imagination."

"Creak"
"Thump"
"Crack"
"Thump"
"Whoosh"

"Thump"… "Thump"… "Thump"… a pause? The man moves quietly, slowly, towards the door with a nervous gait. "Thump"… a step back… "Thump"… yes, it’s getting closer. "Thump"… he stares at the door, trying to somehow see through it… "Thump"… he reaches slowly for the doorknob, hand shaking, no longer able to take not knowing… "Creak", a loose floorboard, near the door outside… "Thump" , he slowly opens the door…

"A scream"

"…silence…"

OOC: And the dice hate me.... Perform Oratory: 14.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Saturday February 4th, 2023 12:36:21 AM
Paige confirms that she has made some notes on the maps she holds for the party, and that Rhys has made notes on the cave as well as collected a sampling of blue crystals. ”So we’ve got stuff for the ‘Map Makers Guild’, the ‘Miners Guild’…and something for she drops her voice to a whisper before continuing ”our ‘friends’ in The City”.

Wherever they are and whatever they are doing, the cleric keeps and eye on Kwarsk. She trusts he doesn’t find the task of bearing the ‘you-know-what’ too onerous.

****

The half elf listens to Zarsellet’s story - eyes round and mouth agape - hoping the bard will describe the gory details…

The

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Sunday February 5th, 2023 5:31:36 PM
Xuce remains silent as they make their way into the setting sun his thoughts drift to the events of the day and the vision he received looking into the waters in the cave. I for one can't wait to get back and sleep in a real bed

And put this entire trip behind

The trek home


It's a beautiful night - DMBZ 
Sunday February 5th, 2023 9:25:14 PM
The team continues heading back to the City. There are no more crazy clerics, and the weather remains fair. Paige takes stock, and it looks like the team has a lot of good information to pass along to the various Guilds. Some of it should be worth compensation.

Fingers swaps one new set of armor for another, it seems to fit better.

The mysterious Scroll may be ominous, but does nothing but sit in Kwarsk's pack. Rhys keeps the team headed in the right direction, while Zarsellet regales with a song!

Nintos considers sending Merletta with a note to the dwarves, but since the team will still be travelling while she is gone, she would not know where to return to. It might be safer to keep her close for now.

You encounter a hunter, who just recently caught a wolf and has a new pelt to sell. He has not seen any creatures of note between here and the City.

The team finds a nice spot for setting up camp. Myre is excited about camping, and Xuce looks forward to the luxuries of home.

Please note everyone's camp action in your post. You may also note watches if you'd like......

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Sunday February 5th, 2023 10:11:26 PM
Zarsellet continues helping with cooking (and cleaning with Prestidigitation). He adds a camp moment to routine with songs and stories, doing his best to get the others to join in. It is very similar to his times in the various inns around town, minus the various drink and pleasant serving girls....

On his watch he stays focused. He's heard too many tales of parties being wiped out within sight if safety!

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+11=29 ;
Sunday February 5th, 2023 10:13:45 PM
(OOC: We have a standard watch order, I thought, which we established via email:

Standard Nightly Watch
20:00 - 22:00: Paige, Myre
22:00 - 01:00: Kwarsk, Fingers
01:00 - 04:00: Rhys, Xuce
04:00 - 07:00: Nintos, Zarsellet

I might have Zarsellet and Xuce mixed up, since Zarsellet is a spontaneous spell caster and might not need uninterrupted sleep, but I believe the above is correct, covering 11 hours (camp set up, 8 hours sleep for all, and non-prepared casters in the middle watches).
/OOC)

Kwarsk is vigilant during his watch, occasionally asking Fingers questions about traps and how they work.

(OOC - Perception 29; Has Darkvision.)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Sunday February 5th, 2023 11:49:10 PM
[OOC: Unless Brian overrules Carl, neither set of armor fits me nor changes size]

After dinner and before bedtime, Fingers asks Kwarsk to help him practice a new melee trick he learned (Combat Reflexes).

During their watch, Fingers gladly discusses his craft with Kwarsk.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday February 6th, 2023 6:18:37 AM
After dinner, Xuce meditates over the past few days and then goes to bed.

During his watch, Xuce maintains a watchful eye, he doesn't want another cleric to walk in on his sleeping companions.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+4=17 ; d20+6=25 ;
Monday February 6th, 2023 3:44:05 PM
Paige familiarizes herself with the environs as she circles the party’s camp collecting deadwood for the fire. (Survival = 17) She does not volunteer to cook, but otherwise makes herself useful checking on the health status - physical and mental - of her companions. The cleric sits in rapt attention when Zarselllet entertains. Her favourite tales are those featuring scary monsters and gory endings meted out to evil doers. If anyone hasn’t already heard her story of killing a spider ”as big as a dog!” she’ll share it, and finish up with recounting how she smashed a couple of giant centipedes when the party took on some villains from a poisoners guild.

During the first watch shared with with Myre, Paige broaches the subject of the Scar and the curse plaguing it, and wonders if the scroll has anything to do with holes that seem to appear overnight. She wonders aloud about the heroes the party sheltered that one night in The City, and whether they had any luck hunting down the rakshasa they were pursuing. The half elf makes one last reconnoiter around the campsite (Perception = 25) before waking Kwarsk and Muuru for their watch. She will share whatever observations she has made with them before bedding down for the night.



Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+6=26 ; d20+5=9 ;
Monday February 6th, 2023 5:10:18 PM
Rhys unhooks the mules from the wagon, gives them each a quick brush down, and hobbles them for the night. He then turns his attention to the immediate surroundings of the camp, looking for areas most likely to conceal anyone trying to sneak up on the party (Survival 26). Once he has a better feel for the lay of the land he points out his findings to his comrades and settles down by the fire for a meal and some entertainment. When Paige retells her exploits against various large insects he accompanies her by using the flames to cast hand shadows of spiders and other creepy bugs against the side of the wagon.

During his watch Rhys stays close to the wagon, using it as a vantage point from which to scan the area in all directions (Perception 9)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Monday February 6th, 2023 5:35:57 PM
Myre sits around the campfire in very high spirits. "I just love sleeping under the open sky!" She leans back until she's lying on the ground, facing the sky. "Look at that! It's so beautiful and peaceful and open and there's no dirt that gets on your clothes and hands. Space up there has a smell. Did you know that? There's no air up there, so I don't know how that works, but it's true! I've never smelled anything like it."

She happily continues staring at the sky. At some point Waddles finds his way into her hands, and she holds him above her. She makes wooshing noises as the pig flies among the stars.

She will, of course, get her head out of the sky once she's on watch with Paige. "I forgot about those guys. They were all right, even if I did end up checking out during their visit." She gets a weird look on her face and turns to face Paige. "Do you think it's weird that we haven't read that scroll yet? Is there some reason we're not supposed to? I mean sure there are spells that makes things blow up when you read them, and there are curses, and maybe the scroll just has really bad news that we'd rather not know...I guess those are all good reasons not to read the scroll, aren't they." She nods in answer to herself.

It's a beautiful night - DMBZ 
Monday February 6th, 2023 8:15:14 PM
The team sets up camp. Stories are shared, along with some advice for various combat maneuvers and tricks. There is even some discussion on what events may have transpired in the City while the team was away.

The night is mostly peaceful, but not altogether quiet. Occasional wolf howls can be heard in the distance, but none approach the camp.

The dawn is bright, but there are some signs that the weather could turn. If the team makes haste and pushes on instead of camping again, they could make the outskirts of the City by nightfall.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday February 6th, 2023 9:11:48 PM
Kwarsk wakes up for the day's travel, looking around, mystified by this weather thing. Then someone (OOC: Rhys, or Paige, or anyone else with Survival Skill) points out that the weather could get rough today, suggesting that if we march fast we might make it back to Plateau City.

Whoever points this out to the group, Kwarsk replies, "I agree. This weather thing you... haha... we surface-dwellers have to deal with is no joke!"

Kwarsk scratches one armpit, then the other, and says, "Alright, I'm awake, let's get going!" and with that Kwarsk moves a few dozen feet towards Plateau City (or further along this road, as the case may be) and looks back at the group, a hint of impatience on his face.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 2:22:00 AM
No time for a hot breakfast, then? The things heroes have to put up with! Rhys, can you hook up the boys? he says, pointing to the mules.

Meanwhile, he unpacks an assortment of fruits, veggies, and dried meats and lays them out on the wagon, so that the group can eat while they walk or ride.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:30:50 AM
Xuce wakes up and helps pack things back onto the wagon.

With the weather about to change I think we should make all hast back to town. What are everyone else's thoughts?

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 8:20:43 AM
Rhys stretches and yawns when the call to break camp is made. The elf kicks through the ashes of the previous nights fire to ensure it is out and proceeds to hitch the mules to the wagon, rewarding each of them with a carrot for good behaviour. When they are ready to go he grabs an apple for himself and a handful of dried meat to chew on along the way. ”Yes, let’s get going before the weather and darkness catch us.”

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 9:44:11 AM
Paige’s internal clock allows her to rise before her companions. She nods to those engaged in the last watch, before removing to a quiet spot just beyond the encampment. Using her holy symbol as a focus, she makes her devotions to Domi and prays for the magiks that will best help her and her companions as they make their way to Plateau City.

As she helps herself to the tailgate smorgasbord set up by Fingers she agrees it would be best if they make haste and possibly reach the outskirts of the city.

As they trudge along, the cleric muses over the dilemma of the scroll, and whether it would be safe to have those of the party who know more of such things, examine the scroll outside of it’s protective case.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 1:54:41 PM
Zarsellet looks up at the sky, and remembers skipping training for surviving in the wild. "Rain? OK. Let's get moving"

"Will they operate the lift in a storm?"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 5:02:10 PM
As much as Myre enjoys being outdoors at night, she doesn't like doing so in the rain.

"Probably depends on the storm," she answers Zar. "So let's hope it's just a little one." She gets ready to move out quickly along with everyone else.

It's a not so beautiful night - DMBZ 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:50:06 PM
With possible impending weather, the team packs up quickly and gets back on the road. You make good time, but the storm has turned from a maybe into a definitely. You won't make it back to the City before it hits, but luckily, you have reached the areas where there are small villages and places to stay.

Late in the day, you are passing a place called Torek's trading Post. The main building is pretty large, and the stables have a number of empty stalls.

You could press on to see if better accommodations can be found, but the storm may catch up before you do.



Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 10:36:37 PM
Zarsellet eyes the trading post, and the weather.... "Could.... Something, be affecting the weather? I don't know if it's safe to stop, or more dangerous to keep moving. Be ready for trouble either way."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday February 7th, 2023 11:31:26 PM
Kwarsk says, "I don't know all that much about weather, but I hear when it's bad, it's bad enough to split up a group and you might not find each other again.

I'm in favor of stopping here and getting rooms, but if our resident weather seers think it's safe, then we should go on."

Kwarsk turns to face Rhys and Paige, smiling expectantly.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 2:47:31 AM
The whole point of pushing ahead was to beat the weather, right? Looks like the weather won, so I say we spend the night.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 6:09:27 AM
Xuce looks toward the oncoming storm and then at the trading post.
I think waiting out the storm here is as good a place as any. They might also be willing to buy some of our unwanted gear or have something we may need.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+4=5 ; d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 10:00:02 AM
Paige looks at the sky and tries to gauge how much time the party has before the weather changes (Survival = 5). Shrugging her shoulders she admits that stopping for the night would be for the best. She has a good look around the trading post (Perception = 19) in an attempt to discern the quality of accommodations the party might expect (Perception = 19) before giving the front door a push…

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 10:01:49 AM
Rhys agrees with the rest of the party. He doesn’t even want to contemplate taking the lifts up the cliffs when a storm is raging.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:05:06 PM
Myre figures Fingers has the right of it. "Yea, I don't really wanna walk in the rain and thunder and lightning and whatever else is going to fall out of the sky. Let's just stay here."

It's a not so beautiful night - DMBZ 
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:21:12 PM
The team agrees to spend the night rather than risk the storm. Upon entering, you can see the place is fairly empty. Only a handful of what appear to be customers are present, sitting around a table and eating. Most of the main room is setup as a tavern, and you can see a shop area through a large open doorway.

There is a dwarf behind the bar, and a woman serving the table of customers. A boy, maybe 12 years old approaches. Hey, I'm Alek. What do you need?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 12:06:11 AM
Kwarsk says, "Alek, young man, four rooms if you have them, and meals and drinks for dinner and breakfast. There's eight of us, so what's the bill?" Kwarsk still hasn't turned off his guard face. It appears he sees even getting room and board to be part of protecting the group, with the storm on the way.

Kwarsk cracks his knuckles while he waits for the young man's answer.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 1:32:32 AM
Fingers wanders to where he can see the shop. Anything interesting? (Perception take 10 = 22)


Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+13=20 ; d20+11=20 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 6:14:54 AM
Xuce stays outside hidden (stealth: 20) in the wagon and watches for travelers and the weather (perception: 20) for about 2 hours then makes his way inside.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=11 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 11:16:01 AM
Torek’s Trading Post Nintos thinks to himself as he scrolls through the rolodex in his mind of the places he has studied in his time at the library. [K-Geography 11 (maybe not)]

“Hot tea for me, always a slight chill when a storm rolls in.” Taking in the common room, Nintos sits.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=7 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 1:45:08 PM
Paige follows close on the dwarf’s heels and takes up a position on his left. She sniffs the air for scents of food, before perusing the room and the customers. (Perception = 7) If she can see a table long enough to accommodate the party, she will make a gesture in it’s direction nod to those of the party who have followed her, and Kadaz into the trading post.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1  d20+5=18 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 6:55:04 PM
Myre takes in the place, pleased to be indoors on a night like this. She realizes they're one short, however, and pokes her head outside.

She looks left for a bit, then right for a bit, but doesn't see Xuce anywhere (perception 18).

"XUCE!" she cries out into the night. "Xuce we're in here, at the tavern! We're getting food!" She looks around more, then goes back inside. "Guys, did we lose Xuce?"

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 7:30:43 PM
Rhys comes in from the barn where he has been stabling the mules and securing the wagon with Xuce. ”Did someone say food?”.

Torek's Trading Post - DMBZ 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 8:37:52 PM
Alek informs Kwarsk(and everyone else listening) that most of the rooms are empty. They are mostly used by hunters and trappers and the ones who stop here the most aren't expected for another week.

Please see Mr. Torek at the bar, he will settle the bill As Alex indicates the location of the rooms, The woman begins getting a set of plates and cups to set out a meal.

Fingers looks over the shop. The place contains most of the mundane gear that would be likely purchases for hunters, or travelers. Torek walks up to assist. I can order most anything you need from Plateau City but you could probably get there and buy it yourself before it would be delivered.

Xuce checks outside for travelers but finds none. It looks like the locals have already found shelter or decided not to travel with the incoming weather.

Nintos does not recall anything special about this place. There are several such establishments on the roads to and from the City, and they are all pretty safe with the magic that protects the roads from wandering monsters.

Paige finds that several tables can easily be placed together to accommodate the team. After Torek helps Fingers he disappears into a kitchen and very soon there are some tantalizing smells coming out.

Myre checks on Xuce, and finds he is ok, and invites him back inside for food.

Rhys meets the woman's husband at the stables, securing the stalls against the coming rain. Ivan introduces himself and thanks Rhys for the help. The stables are large, and used to housing travelers and maybe even the odd caravan. Soon, everything is taken care of and Ivan suggests it is time to eat. Torek should have some good stuff roasting by now, let's go and see.


Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 10:22:39 PM
As Nintos takes his mug of tea; “Thank you! I am hungry and could use a hot meal. What do you have in the kitchen?”

Looking to his companions lowering his voice; “Why didn’t everyone come in?”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)


Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=21 ;
Thursday February 9th, 2023 10:40:10 PM
Zarsellet follows the group in looking the room over thinking acoustics. Where could he sing and play his harp for the best effect. On a dark night people would want a little entertainment.... He orders a light meal and ale and asks if they mind if he takes a turn providing some music. "Not for pay of course. I'll just be practicing, keeping my voice 'properly stretched'."

OOC: If he gets an 'OK' he sings and plays for whoever might listen. Perform Sing & Instrument 21. Nothing inappropriate for a 12 year old boy though....

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 9th, 2023 11:49:05 PM
Kwarsk hears Nintos comment about not everyone being here, and Myre shouting something about Xuce. Kwarsk's magical* Guard-sense tingles and he turns around, scanning faces, and quickly realizes Xuce isn't here! Kwarsk was about to go see Torek and food, but instead rushes to the door where Myre was shouting outside and looks (OOC - Darkvision) to see if Xuce is anywhere within sight.

Kwarsk turns to Myre, and says, "Did you see him?"

(*OOC - not really magical ;-) )

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday February 10th, 2023 1:39:36 AM
Fingers joins in the meal. He's not picky about not eating meat; if, for instance, there's more stew than vegetables, he'll have some stew too.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=25 ;
Friday February 10th, 2023 10:42:24 AM
Paige approaches the bar, asks for Torek, and politely negotiates the rates. She reiterates Kwarsk’s request for four double rooms (or whatever else is available for a party of 8) and that the party will require both the evening meal and breakfast on the morrow.

If the fellow Torek, isn’t too busy, she’ll strike up a conversation, asking: ”what’s the scariest thing folks hunt in the forests hereabout?”

Diplomacy = 25

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Friday February 10th, 2023 6:22:57 PM
When Xuce enters the trading post he goes over to Kwarsk and in a low voice I think we should keep a watch tonight... Xuce looks around to make sure no one is near You know why. Then he winks and rubs his noes with his left index finger.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Friday February 10th, 2023 6:59:51 PM
Kwarsk matches Xuce's wink, and rubs his own nose with his left index finger.

(OOC - Kwarsk gets it, and agrees. Watches tonight!)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP -1(+falling damage)/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+3=11 ; d20+8=14 ;
Saturday February 11th, 2023 8:08:00 AM
As Kwarsk and Myre look for others from the door, Nintos pulls free the spellbook found in the cave shrine and begins to study the word within. Seeing Xuce & Kwarsk rubbing their noses, he looks around the room from the rim of the spellbook seeing if there is anything off. If there are exposed rafters Nintos nudges Merletta to look around; “Take a look,” pointing to the spellbook; “It’s a book…” and with a chirp Merletta flies up.
[Perception: Nintos 11 | Merletta 14]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Saturday February 11th, 2023 1:29:10 PM
Rhys looks forward to the coming meal. Other than a few bites of fruit and some cured meat along the road he had had nothing else. He will assume his normal watch during the night.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Saturday February 11th, 2023 1:51:35 PM
Myre completely fails to notice everyone's guard up. She's just looking forward to dinner.

Torek's Trading Post - DMBZ 
Sunday February 12th, 2023 11:10:50 PM
Nintos studies the spellbook found at the library, while Merletta perches in the rafters. she doesn't find much of interest.

Zarsellet decides to play a tune. There isn't much of an audience, but the small handful of other customers appreciate the entertainment.

Kwarsk and Xuce work out plans for some watches.

Paige negotiates rates with Torek while he cooks. Torek informs her that the types of rooms preferred are available, including accommodations for a minotaur. He has hosted adventurers before. He is not aware of anything overly dangerous nearby. The road is magically protected from monsters that live on the nearby plains, and hunters clean up most of what is left such as wolves. The road itself does see patrols this close to the City, Overall, the area is pretty low on the danger scale.

Fingers, Rhys, and Myre are looking forward to the meal. And Torek hopes no one is disappointed. A number of large bowls are served, each with a different portion of the meal. It is expected for everyone to dish onto their plates and bowls what they like.

They serve: Honey braised boar chops, venison and bean stew, potatoes simmered in a garlic butter sauce, a vegetable medley with spiced roasted radish chips on top, and fresh(still warm) bread and butter. There is wine, dwarven ale(seems to be the same vintage recently shared at the mining camp), mead and water.

When Alek and his mother finish serving the dishes, they ask if you need anything else.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Sunday February 12th, 2023 11:34:44 PM
The red-headed youngster’s stomach growls as the delicious scents weave their own sort of magic. The venison and bean stew appeals in particular, as does the fresh bread and butter which she adds to her bowl. Collecting a mug of dwarven ale, she finds a place to enjoy her meal.

Sensing the group is a little jumpy, Paige suggests they all place their respective food choices on a common table and she will say a prayer over the meal. Clasping her holy symbol in one hand, she gives thanks to Domi for his guidance, inspiration, and protection as she weaves the words of a spell http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/purifyFoodAndDrink.html#purify-food-and-drink within the words of the prayer blessing the food on the table.

*purify food and drink

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday February 13th, 2023 12:57:07 AM
Kwarsk eventually smells the hot food and races on over. Smiling as their hosts rattle off the menu, he selects some venison, potatoes, vegetables, and bread and butter, placing it on the table for Paige to pray over.

Kwarsk begins looking over the table frantically, searching for something. Eventually he speaks, "Alek, my boy, by any chance do you have any white gol-- I mean, milk, please?" Kwarsk finishes with puppy-dog eyes. as he begins to tuck into the venison and vegetables, following Paige's prayer.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday February 13th, 2023 6:39:05 AM
Xuce walks over to the table with Kwarsk and looks over the food. He selects some boar chops, bread, and a tankard of water, places it so Paige can also bless it, and then digs in.
Thanks Paige, I was a bit worried.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday February 13th, 2023 9:47:22 AM
Rhys collects an assortment of food including the chops, vegetables and warm bread as well as a small tankard of ale to wash it down and presents it for Paige’s blessing. He then retreats to the end of the table where he takes his time and enjoys what is surely an exquisite meal, hardly the general fare to be expected at a roadhouse. He thanks their hosts and complements the chef on the fine meal.

Once finished, he looks for a good vantage point from which to observe not only the barn and its surroundings, but also the gathering storm. ”I have always enjoyed watching a storm come in, at least when safely tucked away in a comfortable snug. Reminds me of my years in the Culverwood when the summer thunderstorms would light up the sky and cast mysterious shadows across the clouds.”.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+9=11 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 2:35:29 PM
With the arrival of the meal, Nintos is quick to put away the spellbook he was studying. The aroma of the meal and how it looks reminds his stomach of how long it has been since a proper meal. Make sure your eyes stay smaller than your stomach he needs to remind himself as he begins scooping his portions after Paige says a blessing.

“Thank you very much Alex! This looks wonderful. On the meal alone this establishment should be bursting at the seams.” Eyeing the drinks; “No tea? Water will do just fine.” A slight hint of disappointment in his words that quickly disappear as he begins to takes a share of the boar, potatoes, and vegetables. But a double portion of the bread.

Nintos smiles and nods as Rhys’ reminiscing of his time watching storms as a younger man; “I am not devout follower of the gods, but when you see something as majestic as a summer storm across an open field… it truly aw inspiring. When my boy was younger he would always want to go look through the woods and see if he could find any trees that were struck by lightning. The tree would be as naked as a newborn babe.” He laughs as he shares with his elven friend. “If you don’t mind the company, I think I’ll join you in the viewing.”

[K-Nature 11 – just for basic info that he might gleam about the storm. Size, how long it might last, etc. Nothing major]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Monday February 13th, 2023 2:39:05 PM
Myre has a silent conversation with her pig.

"Waddles, am I not being paranoid enough? Everyone else seems very on edge! Sure that Ga'al weirdo jumped us, but we beat him back easily enough." She puts a bit of everything on her plate, wondering at how much there was. She opts for the wine; she is not tough enough to drink anything dwarves make.

Kwarsk reminds her that she is indeed strong enough for dwarven milk. That being milks harvested BY dwarves, not from them. She shudders at that thought.

The desire to read that scroll still eats away at her.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday February 13th, 2023 3:09:43 PM
Rhys collects an assortment of food including the chops, vegetables and warm bread as well as a small tankard of ale to wash it down and presents it for Paige’s blessing. He then retreats to the end of the table where he takes his time and enjoys what is surely an exquisite meal, hardly the general fare to be expected at a roadhouse. He thanks their hosts and complements the chef on the fine meal.

Once finished, he looks for a good vantage point from which to observe not only the barn and its surroundings, but also the gathering storm. ”I have always enjoyed watching a storm come in, at least when safely tucked away in a comfortable snug. Reminds me of my years in the Culverwood when the summer thunderstorms would light up the sky and cast mysterious shadows across the clouds.”.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Monday February 13th, 2023 6:24:40 PM
Zarsellet is 'thrilled' with the overwhelming response to his playing. He continues playing just for practice and his own enjoyment. Once he has played enough for his own satisfaction he packs his gear and gathers a meal for himself. The stew, the vegetable medley and a mug of water satisfy his taste for the night. Once he has eaten he asks about a room and gets rest for the night. They can continue back home in the morning.

Torek's Trading Post - DMBZ 
Monday February 13th, 2023 8:10:11 PM
Alek checks in with Torek for the tea. The group can hear the dwarf mumbling. Hhhmf! tea, blessings, hmmpf. Adventurers!

Soon Alek returns with a pot of tea and pours for everyone who would like some.

Partway through the meal, the storm breaks over the area. It isn't severe, but it does make you glad you found someplace warm and dry to spend the night.

The boy's mother, Natasha stops by to see if anyone needs anything. She informs that there is apple pie and crumble cake available if anyone has room.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=19 ;
Monday February 13th, 2023 8:50:19 PM
Paige takes a pass on the crumble cake and pie. She does her duty with Myre keeping the first watch as the storm rumbles through. Occasionally she walks about the tap-room, looking out any windows (if there are any) but leaving the door shut. Then it’s her turn for shut-eye. She’ll share whatever information she gathers with the watch taking over next.

Perception = 19

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Monday February 13th, 2023 10:13:42 PM
Nintos watches the storm for a bit, but the rolling thunder and cool breeze calms him and he is ready to get some sleep; “Wake me when it’s time for my watch.” rubbing his stomach; “It appears that I’ve ate more than I should have.” He stands and makes his way towards their rooms.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+4=22 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 1:55:12 AM
Fingers gladly accepts some pie and crumble cake.

Kwarsk, I was thinking. I brought my tools; maybe while we're on watch, I could get some work done. I like to have a coffer or lockable strap handy, (motions with hands, indicating something roughly the size of a scroll case) in case we get lucky on our next loot run.

OOC: Bluff check: 22. The bystanders don't get it, but the party realizes Fingers wants to make something to secure the scroll case.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=13 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 6:22:22 AM
After Xuce finishes his meal he goes up to a room and meditates before bed.

During his turn on watch, he roams the hallways outside of everyone's rooms (perception: 13).

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=27 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=15 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 2:03:46 PM
As it becomes Nintos’ time to keep watch he finds a good perch for Merletta to hide in but keep an eye on the hallway and anyone approaching their doors. Whispering; “If anyone not of our party approaches to enter our doors, attack and caw your loudest caw. I’ll be back and forth from the common room.”
[Merletta Perception: 27]

Nintos heads downstairs and sits while he studies his spellbook. From time to time he will move chairs to find a more comfortable spot. And drinking hot tea if it is available.
[Nintos Perception: 13 Sense Motive: 15]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 3:18:42 PM
Myre will also drink some tea so that Nintos doesn't feel singled out.

She stays up with Paige for first watch. She very much enjoys the time they spend on watch together, to the point that she has to remind herself she's supposed to be looking out, not having a slumber party.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=11 ; d20+5=12 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 4:09:52 PM
Rhys can’t resist the offer of apple pie and secures himself a medium sized slice of which he enjoys every bite. When it is his turn to be on watch the elf finds a quiet corner from which he can see the hallway and the stairs leading up to it. (Perception 11) (OOC ignore second roll…fat fingers)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 7:48:40 PM
Having finished a really good meal Zarsellet considers the apple pie. He really shouldn't eat too much if he wants a good night's sl.... Ah! Who was he kidding? Of course he'd have a piece of pie!

Having definitely eaten too much Zarsellet has a little bit of trouble initially falling asleep. He's also thinking about the ride up the elevator tomorrow. With the storm through the skies should be clear and he'd have a great view! Thinking about that he doesn't realize that he'd drifted off to sleep until he wakes up!

Torek's Trading Post - DMBZ 
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 7:52:17 PM
The team finishes their meal, and setup some watches. You find the rooms comfortable, but not luxurious. The furniture is very sturdy, and would seem to be resistant to damage. Apparently Torek is used to traveling adventurers.

The handful of other patrons retire early when it seems Zarsellet is finished performing for the night. They thank him for the entertainment.

The watches are quiet, except for the storm and the team is able to complete some studying or minor work.

Torek keeps a kettle of tea and coffee available all night, simmering on a coal stove. He and his employees also retire to their rooms after the meal is complete, ready to be up early for the next day's work.

The storm rumbles by for a few more hours and breaks well before dawn.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=12 ;
Tuesday February 14th, 2023 8:30:28 PM
On waking, Paige makes her devotions to Domi. Before taking breakfast with her companions, she takes a look outside, looking up and down the road, and studying the sky in order to get a fix on what kind of a day the party might expect.

Survival = 12

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 1:35:48 AM
Fingers spends his watch in the common room, sitting where he can watch all entrances, tinkering with his tools. He's hoping to craft a simple lockable metal strap that will make the scroll case unopenable. (This won't keep it from being stolen, but hopefully it will delay any thieves long enough for us to find them.)

[OOC: DM, please see email]

Periodically, he makes rounds of the building so that Kwarsk can get off his feet.



Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 6:42:36 AM
Xuce wakes and does some light yoga outside before getting a small cup of coffee. He then can be found looking out a window in the common room sipping on his drink, waiting for everyone to wake up.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 8:21:10 AM
Rhys enjoys the storm as it rumbles on through the night. When dawn arrives he rises early and head is to the barn to look after the mules and prepare them for the trek ahead. The elf fishes about through the bags of supplies in the back of the wagon and secures an apple for each mule. Once finished with caring for their transportation, Rhys heads back inside for a quick breakfast and to confer on their plans for the day.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+10=15 ;
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 8:25:46 AM
Once things seem to be settled for his time on watch, Nintos studies his spellbook and even tries again to add the Scroll of Invisibility to his spellbook. [Spellcraft 15]

Unsuccessful once again frustration rolls over the man’s face and he heads upstairs to collect his belongings and prepare to continue their journey.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 1:28:56 PM
Kwarsk looks up as he finishes his meal, including crumble cake and apple pie, and realizes perhaps he ate longer than the others did. No white gold, but oh those desserts!

Kwarsk catches a good nap before his watch with Fingers, and compliments him, "Fingers, thanks for switching off on the guard walks. Good to have a partner on guard duty like you.

I think your crafting ideas are good. I won't be much help, but show your work to me every so often and maybe I'll see something interesting."

The watch passes quickly with Fingers and Kwarsk alternating patrols, and then Kwarsk takes another long nap, refreshed for the day ahead, and wakes to somewhat clearer skies, the storm having broken while Kwarsk was asleep.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 2:06:52 PM
Myre wakes up, stretches, dresses, and heads downstairs to eat before they leave.

"We should get to the lifts again today, yea? I wonder if they're slower going up. It's one thing to slow them down as they fall, it's another to lift them all the way up. Did we ever find out how they worked? Is it magic, or a bunch of donkeys with carrots dangling in front of them while they walk in a circle?." She thinks some more. "That would be a lot of donkeys. Poor things! Always having to walk in circles, carrot just out of reach. Seems like that would be a good metaphor for something, huh?"

Waddles sits on the table as the group breakfasts. It's unclear if she's talking to him, or everyone else. A small piece of bacon sits uneaten in front of Waddles. It's ok because he's not actually a pig.

Torek's Trading Post - DMBZ 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 6:20:26 PM
The main room is full of good smells as the team meets up for breakfast. Torek has a pile of pancakes and sausages ready to go, and Natasha sets out some bowls of fruit to go with it.

Alek asks if you will be staying another day, or if the rooms are open for him to begin cleaning.

If you check outside, Ivan is feeding the mules and checks over the wagon for any needed repairs.

If the team sets out after breakfast, they should make it to the lift system with a few hours to spare before dark.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 10:07:54 PM
The party seems of a mind to move on as soon as possible - with the goal of achieving Plateau City and home in the Nightmare Quarter before the day is done. The cleric ensures the tab is settled before the group hits the road for home!

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday February 15th, 2023 11:06:06 PM
Zarsellet enjoys a big breakfast. He isn't sure if lunch will happen, or dinner, and doesn't want to be too hungry when they get back to the city. After all, they want to get there before dark if they want to enjoy the view from the lift!

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 2:02:47 AM
Paige, Kwarsk; my little project is going to take more time than I had last night, so you'll just have to keep keep on doing what you're doing, all right?

When we get some time free at home, I'll put together a kit of locks and stuff so I can whip up things while we're in the field.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 6:41:54 AM
After breakfast Xuce goes to check on the cart and make sure things are ready if they have to leave in a hurry.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 7:50:07 AM
Rhys is ready to go. ”Everything has been checked thrice. The mules and wagon have been seen to by myself, Ivan and now Xuce. Our gear is loaded as are our bellies. Let’s be on our way!”

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 12:16:12 PM
Once he has his belongings, Nintos heads down to the common room and eats breakfast. Pulling free a piece of rind from the previous day’s roll and hands it off to Merletta as they head outside.

Taking a deep breath of fresh air; “It is going to be a good day.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 12:48:16 PM
Kwarsk joins Rhys, turning to face the group, smiling, cracking his knuckles, and tilting his head back toward the wagon. "Everyone check twice to make sure you didn't leave anything behind, but the Lifts and Plateau City await, and I for one intend to celebrate with a tall glass of white gold once we get back!" Kwarsk beams with excitement at the thought of his precious "white gold!"

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 5:47:41 PM
Myre travels light, but she pats herself down to make sure everything and everyone are in their place. They are, so off she goes...

On the Road Again - DMBZ 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 6:14:54 PM
The team enjoys a hearty breakfast, settles the tab with Torek, and finishes preparations to get back on the road. You can't help but sense that Torek is relieved that all of his furniture survived a night with visiting adventurers.

Back on the road, you pass occasional travelers on the way back to the City, and a single small trade caravan. Those you talk to agree the road is safe and clear today. It looks like you are making good time, and should arrive back in time to see the sun set from the City.

OOC- It can take a little time, if anyone would like to visit the Catacombs, you may begin that process. If there is any treasure left to picked, please continue.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=23 ;
Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:09:28 PM
Zarsellet enjoys the ride back. His shorter stride would slow the group, and nobody wants to be waiting in the dark. From his elevated position he watches the area around the cart for any dangers that might approach.

OOC: Perception 23

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 16th, 2023 10:05:44 PM
Kwarsk says his farewells to Torek and his staff and gets on the road with the group. After a while, Kwarsk muses aloud, "Hmm... I wonder what's happened in Plateau City while we were gone? I hope the Mining Guild is still there," Kwarsk finishes with a wink!

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday February 17th, 2023 2:51:52 AM
Muuru enjoys the ride.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=26 ;
Friday February 17th, 2023 6:28:31 AM
Xuce keeps a watchful eye out as they head back to Plateau City. (perception: 26)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Friday February 17th, 2023 9:10:26 AM
Rhys walks alongside the mules as they pull their burden, occasionally fishing out a carrot or some other treat from beneath his cloak to keep them inspired. The elf can’t help but think about all the things they have to do on their return; hand over the scroll to the Black Cathedral, bring their reconnaissance maps to the Map Maker’s Guild, bring their notes and ore samples to the Miner’s Guild, settle the new party members into the Patch, pickup the sign he had commissioned for the patch, figure out how to employ the orphans in their enterprise, especially when they were away on adventures, take some WLA training, … he worries there will never be enough time for it all.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Friday February 17th, 2023 4:40:33 PM
Paige spends some time in conversation with her good friend Rhys discussing in a low voice what has happened since they started adventuring together. ”I like these folks well enough” she volunteers, ”though I worry - they can be so trusting of villains!”

If the wood elf is still listening, the cleric will explain how she sees things as very black and white. There isn’t much ambiguity. You are either a good guy (like themselves) or a bad guy in this Wold.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/1 
Friday February 17th, 2023 6:45:58 PM
Myre enjoys the voyage home, flitting from friend to friend to talk at them for a few minutes before finding someone else to bother.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday February 17th, 2023 7:05:30 PM
As the group reaches the city Zarsellet spots the elevator. He knew it was safe, but looking at it, and up.... up.... up.... He feels an irrational wave of, fear?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday February 18th, 2023 11:42:32 AM
Kwarsk, too, realizes the impact of seeing the elevators again... and perhaps a careful observer (Perception DC 20) might spot the slightest tremble in Kwarsk's march towards the elevators, as the true height of the apparatus becomes ever-more-apparent to him...

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Saturday February 18th, 2023 12:53:27 PM
The journey is a joyful one. Looking off into the distance, taking in nature. I can see the draw for those who study the magics of nature Nintos thinks to himself.

From time to time Nintos will have small talk with his companions. Where they were trained, how they so instinctively knew to use a form, maybe even ask for tips to use the simplest weapon like a dagger or his walking stick.

Merletta also enjoys the open air of travel, flying off to forage for food and chase other birds.

On the Road Again - DMBZ 
Sunday February 19th, 2023 10:05:40 PM
The team has an uneventful trip back to the lift system. Small talk, and thoughts of things that need to be accomplished fill the time.

You reach the lift system late in the afternoon, and should have an excellent view of the setting sun over the land. The trip seems a little less scary on the way up, and the guards don't tease you this time. There is the usual amount of traffic and everything seems to be flowing along smoothly.

As you approach the top, it is time to decide what to do first.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Sunday February 19th, 2023 11:05:33 PM
Kwarsk becomes contemplative as the group nears Plateau City, and then turns and says to the group, "Since we're so close now... I suggest we go to the Black Cathedral first, and the Guilds second, for... obvious reasons," Kwarsk finishes with a tilted nod, and a wink.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Monday February 20th, 2023 1:48:54 AM
Sound good to me, answers Muuru. Meanwhile, as they ride the lift, he makes a list of things he'll buy at the Catacombs (basically, raw materials to make two "Good" locks and a lockable box)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday February 20th, 2023 6:51:26 AM
Yes, that sounds fine. Xuce adds.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday February 20th, 2023 7:43:10 AM
Rhys chats with Paige as the lift rises. ”I’m not so sure it’s as clear as all that. But once a creature has declared it’s intent, either through words or action, I take that at face value. The kobold king ordered our deaths, and that left little room for interpretation.”

Once talk turns to priorities, the elf agrees with Kwarsk that the Black Cathedral should be their first stop.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2  d20+8=13 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+3=10 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 8:05:25 AM
“I agree the Cathedral first, it should be our priority place the item in security and not roaming all of the wold.”

Calling Merletta in he gives her directions; “Keep an eye out for anyone that might be following us.” [Merletta: Perception 13 – Sense Motive 21]

As Merletta flies up Nintos also keeps an open eye. [Nintos: Perception 10]

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20=6 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 10:26:10 AM
The cleric is anxious to return ‘home’ to The Patch in order to dump things off and clean up before visiting the folks at the Black Cathedral, but since the scroll bearer seems anxious to rid himself of his burden, she agrees to the Office of Administrative Affairs should be their first stop.

Paige wonders what Berem and Clarisse will make of their tale…

Perception = 6+6 = 12, to keep an eye on Kadaz and anyone showing any particular interest in the group.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=28 ;
Monday February 20th, 2023 11:54:43 AM
Zarsellet enjoys the trip in the lift more than he had expected after the irrational fear that he'd felt as they approached. What was that? But watching out to the horizon as they rose he had time to think. Before, with his previous adventuring group he'd felt more like a hireling. He felt more like a part of a team here. He even had a room, a place where he could stow equipment that he didn't feel like dragging along when it wouldn't be needed. He remembers the strange looks his previous group had given him when he pulled his little lap harp out of his pack one evening. It was a fine instrument but expensive and hardly made for the road.... Now he'd learned the cantrip to create an instrument from magic. It wouldn't be quite as good, but it also wouldn't weigh him down as they traveled. And he could leave the books. He'd surprised himself finding that he enjoyed cooking. He'd read the books that he'd found and would want some time copying the interesting recipes into his own notation, and into a proper language. Elvish was.... an interesting language. But it was always easier to read your native words. And some of the recipes. Well, he doubted that certain members of the team would like the delicate flavors of the elvish recipes. He'd have to have some time to adjust to taste.

As they approached the top Zarsellet pays more attention to the discussions. Yes, the scroll needed to be delivered for safety. Others were interested in it and somehow knew that they'd recovered it. Seeing Nintos send his familiar up to watch over the group from the air reminded him that the city wasn't safe. Zarsellet started scanning the people around the group for anyone showing too much interest in them.

OOC: Perception 28

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Monday February 20th, 2023 1:02:37 PM
"I wasn't sure we'd actually pull this off," offers Myre, apropos of nothing. "Not until we learned Clarisse knew more about that cave than 'she saw it in a vision'. Why do you think she left that part out?" She frowns, then grabs Waddles to holds her up to her face to have a chat. "I'm going to be really mad if it turns out we're patsies. Do you think we're patsies, Piggy?" The alliteration gets a smile, but just for a second. "Well, you always think the worst in everyone anyway."

She puts her toy away.

On the Road Again - DMBZ 
Monday February 20th, 2023 8:22:33 PM
The team steps off the final lift, gets the wagon going, and heads into the City. It is close to dinner time, and the streets are starting to empty. Many people are finishing up their business or shopping for the day, and some are just headed out to the nearest tavern for some food and drink. Tired, dirty workers return from shifts at their various workplaces and begin filling up the bars as well.

You can travel directly to the Black Cathedral, and there is no sign of anyone following you, or watching in any strange manner. The activity here is low but the doors are open for those handful of late visitors seeking prayer or information on those recently departed this plane.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday February 20th, 2023 8:43:32 PM
Kwarsk sniffs the city air as he enters, marveling again at these surface-dwel-- friends who choose to live in such places. Kwarsk feels he is ever the tourist when travelling above the soil of the Wold, but sometimes that's a good feeling. Kwarsk's stomach rumbles as he anticipates a cold mug of white gold after handling business at the Black Cathedral.

Kwarsk turns to Nintos and nonchalantly inquires, "Nintos, if you don't mind my asking, how does your pet bird know to follow your commands so well. Is it... magic?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 2:44:17 AM
The bag of holding looks like an ordinary sack, which is good, but it might still be swiped by some street ruffian. What kind of lock can I put on the drawstring that won't draw attention to what's supposed to an ordinary sack? Maybe wrap a fold of cloth around the lock to hide it...

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:25:45 AM
Xuce waits quietly near the entrance to the Cathedral, as he wasn't here the first time he thinks it better to wait and see what happens.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 12:56:56 PM
Paige heads to the Black Cathedral by the most direct route. She hopes Berem has snacks.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+5=24 ;
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 1:01:54 PM
Rhys keeps pace as they head towards the Black Cathedral and will follow the group inside when they enter. He keeps an eye out for any of the orphans that may be loitering in the square and if he does spot one he will ask them to let the folks at the Patch know of their imminent return. (Perception 24)

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 2:56:12 PM
“Merletta?” Nintos responds to Kwarsk interest; “She has been a friend for some time. A bird that showed up one day and never left. She can understand and speak the common tongue well enough to get the point across. I don’t know if it is magic, but there has been a strong bond between the two of us since Alexander left on his pilgrimage.”

With a fluttering whistle he call Merletta in; “I don’t use her for her voice unless needed. No need to draw that much unwanted attention.” He pulls free the last little bit of bread from his pocket and hands it to the bird before it flutters off.

“Have you ever had a pet? Strong bonds can naturally form between a person and their pet, some would describe as magical.”

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:29:36 PM
Zarsellet follows along with the team headed to the Black Cathedral. He wasn't very familiar with the area but did know a little of it. Not a great place for an entertainer....

Hearing Kwask and Nintos discussing surprises Zarsellet. Wasn't the dark bird Nintos' familiar? Zarsellet thought familiars were much more than pets, but he didn't have one so didn't know for certain. Was there any way he could get a familiar to understand it better?.... Silly to even think about such things! How much longer before they'd reach the CathedraL? OOC: Are we there yet?

Reporting In - DMBZ 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:52:46 PM
The Square in front of the Cathedral is not very busy, and you do not spot any of the orphans about. They seem pretty good at gathering information though, and you wouldn't be surprised if they knew you are back in town.

Upon entering the Cathedral, you find many have gone to get a meal as there are not many priests or servants about. You already know the way to Berem's office however and no one stops you as you proceed to visit him.

When you get to the office, you find his clerk is not present, and Berem has just started into a meal at his desk. Greetings my friends! I hope you are all well. Did you find the cave? How did it go?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday February 21st, 2023 8:09:22 PM
Kwarsk was about to reply to Nintos as they walked, but Nintos' explanation finished up as they entered Berem's office.

Kwarsk hears Berem ask how things went.

Kwarsk looks around for Paige. She remembers everything, or takes good notes, or something.

Kwarsk stands guard. He's good at that.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 2:16:51 AM
Likewise, Muuru waits for Paige to give the report.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 6:16:35 AM
Xuce waits outside the office.

Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 22/22 | AC:13 T:12 FF:11 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:3 Ref:3 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 11/11 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:18:00 AM
“We did find it with the help of the map makers guild and the miners guild.” Looking around to the group as no one is speaking up; “It was just as you said, magical glow. I thought it would have been something natural, like a fungi. But the location was a shrine that had been tainted. We were able to purify it for the time being. It’s location could be strategic if it were made into a resting place for travelers in the wilderness seeking shelter.”

Feeling like his is rambling; “But there is a fountain within, its waters have healing properties that would be beneficial to anyone who claims it. I would hate to see it fall into the hands of evil. It was working its way there with the kobolds that had taken it over. They proved themselves to be a skilled in their abilities but are no longer a threat. There was also quite the library within. I know I don’t speak for myself when I say thing, but I would have stayed there for weeks pouring through the knowledge that was within those books.”

At some point someone else speaks up and Nintos, not the most charismatic of the group, allows them to take over.

Loot Sheet

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Memorized Spells:
0: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Light, Open/Close.
1st: Summon Monster 1, Burning Hands, Mage Armor
2nd: Summon Monster 2, Glitterdust
Acid Dart: 6/7 (per day) +3 Attack 1d6+1 (+1 per 2 lvl) (+1 30-ft Point Blank Shot)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+8=15 ;
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 9:09:42 AM
Paige trains her eyes on the administrator, watching for his reaction as Nintos shares details of the blue cave and the trouble within.

”Where’s Clarisse?” she asks, adding ”I think she should hear what we have to say.”

The cleric believes the fewer times the party has to recount the full details related to the cave the better, and she knows she (and others in the party) have a few questions for the female follower of Gargul as well.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 12:22:07 PM
OOC: Ugh. I spent hours making my DM post in Heranmar and forgot about Myre. Apologies. I'm never doing large scale combat w/ friendly NPCs ever again.

Myre watches Paige speak. There's been a subtle shift in her...behavior? No. Presentation. There's been a subtle shift in how she presents herself and speaks to others. Myre nods, more certain than ever that her "do what Paige does" philosophy is valid.

"I'd say we'd also like to hear what she has to say for herself," adds Myre at a lower volume.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 3:39:51 PM
”Yes. Please send for Clarisse for there is more here for her than a mere vision.” While the elf is anxious to move on to other business, Paige’s approach seems to him to be most expedient.

Reporting In - DMBZ 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 8:16:22 PM
Berem sighs. I apologize, but she isn't here. I expect to hear from her by tomorrow though, and I will ask her to stop by your dwelling.

Then he seems to perk up a bit as he asks about the assignment. So...the vision was true? You found a blue glowing cave? Is there anything else to report besides a magic fountain and a library? Did you find the scroll?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 8:21:24 PM
This being his first trip into the Cathedral Zarsellet strolls along with the group taking his time and looking around. He wasn't sure whether it was more intimidating inside than out.

He smiles at the friendly greeting but lets those that know Berem take the lead. Who is this Clarisse that they want to wait for?

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+11=29 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 6:31:09 AM
While Xuce is waiting in the hall he looks for any sign of trouble, or anything fishy. (perception: 29)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+8=15 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 9:32:03 AM
Paige continues to study the administrator (Sense Motive = 15) and answers: ”as requested, we have secured the scroll….”

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 5:16:18 PM
…” and we were not the only ones interested in it, some crazy cleric attacked us on the road and seemed to know all about the cave and the scroll. So maybe you should tell us a bit more about this scroll! “ Rhys tries to remember who has the clerics symbol to show Berem. ”Who has that religious symbol we took from the mad cleric?”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+8=14 ;
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 7:56:57 PM
Zarsellet steps over by the wall wondering if he should have taken the elven cloak. It wasn't like an invisibility ring but it did help one to not get noticed....

OOC: Looking for anyone that doesn't look like they below here, other than us. Perception 14.

Reporting In - DMBZ 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 8:23:48 PM
Xuce and Zarsellet keep a look out for anything suspicious, but all they see is the usual hustle of clerks hoping to complete their workday.

Berem sighs again.You know a part of me was hoping you wouldn't find the scroll there. It seems to have a history of bad things happening around it. You have it? I will need to inform my superiors that it will need to be placed in our most secure vault.

Now, tell me about this crazed cleric. What did he look like? What did he say about the scroll? The lines of worry on Berem's face deepen as he waits for your response.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 9:21:05 PM
”Truth be told, he looked wild and somewhat unhinged, blathered on about being just a messenger, suggested he could show us how to use the scroll, maybe to fix the scar. He said he would save us from the heartbreak. Then he attacked us. He carried a scorpion whip and a holy symbol…where is that thing.
?”

Rhys talks quickly and to the point. ”Strange thing about the heartbreak…same thing the guardian of the scroll said….the scroll would bring heartache. How did this Cleric know we were trying to fix the scar anyway?”

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 10:18:35 PM
Kwarsk nods at Rhys' words, then says to Berem, "Rhys' words are wise and true. I for one cannot wait for us to speak with Clarisse about this whole matter..."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 10:43:33 PM
Rhys, tell him more about the guardian! Without waiting, Muuru addresses Berem. It was this winged human-like man. He was kind of -- golden? Bright? I dunno. Anyway, he was all ready to fight us to protect the scroll, but he just gave it to us when we told him...guys, what was it we said exactly? Did we tell him Clarisse sent us, or the Cathedral? I dunno. Anyway, he said he'd been there a real long time, but he let us take the scroll and he flew away. He finally takes a breath.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 11:59:14 PM
Myre chuckles & goes to stand next to Kwarsk. "If they were so eager to say it once, they can say it again when she arrives. Let them have their fun."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday February 24th, 2023 9:19:16 PM
Zarsellet speaks up, "I handed the symbol to Nintos. Nasty thing. Some kind of variant, Ga'al, but dwarven some way. I didn't really want to touch it...."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Saturday February 25th, 2023 11:21:03 AM
Myre shudders. "Thought dwarves would have the sense not to mess with Ga'al. Don't see how a race famous for their stubbornness would fall in with Mr. I Know What's Best for You."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday February 25th, 2023 12:05:17 PM
Kwarsk says, "They have it right Berem - that guardian was a bit strange, but at least we didn't have to fight him/it/whatever."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Saturday February 25th, 2023 5:29:45 PM
Paige looks about at her companions, and when there is a pause in the discourse she starts: ” when you summoned us for this mission, it seemed all wrapped around some mystery to do with ‘the Scar’ and Clarisse’s rather spotty vision - supposedly visited on her by her god. Gargul, I assume?”. The half elf raises an auburn brow in query, before continuing: anyway, a hillside cave, glowing blue lights, traps, secret chambers, and a guardian watching over a scroll all figured in her dream. After you set us up for travel (for which we are grateful) we travelled on towards Idol City and the Fort in Sheuvan where we encountered a troubled dwarf by the name of Feddon Flintsky.” Paige pauses again, to gauge Berem’s response to her tale thus far.

“The dwarf was half mad, or possessed by drink and routinely seems to use his Druidic powers to cause trouble on the regular for the folks at the Fort. He claims to have been a part of an expeditionary team that explored the mystery of The Scar, and that the experience left him with feelings of “nihilism and despair”.. The red-head does not mention that Clarisse was named as one of the team that accompanied Feddon.

”This druid sent us on to see another dwarf by the name of Emmett. This Emmett tested the party’s fortitude with a series of unique dwarvain challenges. When we passed to his and his group’s satisfaction, he showed us the way to the cave - only two hours from their mining camp.”

Paige adds that according to Emmett, the cave was once a place of rest for travellers, built by elves and dwarves together, but something happened and it was sealed up.

The cleric waits for others to fill in parts she missed or other details they might remember and see fit to add to the narrative.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21  d20+9=16 ;
Sunday February 26th, 2023 8:10:35 AM
Xuce remains silent and watches Berem intently. (sense motive: 16)

(OOC does he seem to fear the scroll or does he seem happy that we have it? Does he seems to recognize the evil cleric)

Reporting In - DMBZ 
Sunday February 26th, 2023 8:00:22 PM
The team gives Berem an update and he has a few reactions. He does seem wary of the scroll, maybe afraid? But he has his duties to perform and he does not shirk them.

Well, the guardian seems to fit the description of some types of angel. You say he wouldn't fight you? Seems like the kind of guardian elves might deal with

The cleric knew about the scroll? That is concerning. I wonder....

The evil holy symbol will not harm you to touch it, but I believe it would be best if it was destroyed. I can pass it to another department here to take care of that if you'd like, unless you would like to handle it yourselves.

Hmmm, Feddon? I'm not sure. Still the name does seem familiar somehow. sense motive DC15Highlight to display spoiler: {Berem does seem unsure, but spends more time pondering the name than expected}

Allright let me see the scroll

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20+7=27 ;
Sunday February 26th, 2023 10:43:41 PM
At Berem's request, Kwarsk looks to Paige. Paige has a very good memory - if anything was out of sorts with Berem before, Kwarsk is certain Paige will recall it and motion Kwarsk to offer the scroll, or to not offer the scroll.

If Paige motions positively, then Kwarsk will retrieve the scroll from his pack and present it to Berem.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20=8 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 1:24:13 AM
Sense Motive: 8. Muuru takes him at his word.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6  d20+1=16 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 1:58:21 PM
"This is it!" Myre thinks excitedly to herself. "Are we going to finally see what this scroll's about?"

She tries to think back to what Clarisse said to do with the scroll. Was it just "bring it back here and give it to whoever's on duty" or did she want to get it herself? She closes her eyes and thinks, then remembers it was technically Berem who asked us to go get it.

She figures Paige already knows that, so she just keeps quiet and sees what happens next. She absently strokes Waddles as she holds him in her arms. He wants to see too.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=25 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 3:50:39 PM
Paige nods to Kadaz . ”Produce the scroll!”.

Placing her hands on Berem’s desk and leaning forward, the cleric continues: ”this does not appear to be the sort of thing you just tuck away in a drawer of your desk and forget about, sir! I suggest we provide escort to you until we are assured it is safely locked away, or in the hands of your ‘superiors’ as you call them. “ Leaning back and crossing her arms across her chest, the half-elf adds, ”it’s my belief we are owed some additional information. What is the nature of this scroll, and what is its implication regarding the history (or future!) of the Scar?!” (Diplomacy = 25!!)



Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday February 27th, 2023 4:25:10 PM
”Paige is correct, this is not to be trifled with. Evanthe, the angel who stayed behind to guard the scroll, warned us to leave it in the scroll case because it has a spell of non-detection on it. Might I suggest you only open the case in a secure room where a similar spell can be cast to protect the secret held within?”

Rhys hopes his message of caution is heeded by the cleric.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Monday February 27th, 2023 5:17:53 PM
Xuce waits by the door on guard for any sign of trouble.

Reporting In - DMBZ 
Monday February 27th, 2023 8:03:16 PM
Berem levels a stare at Paige. I assure you I do not take this matter lightly. I am willing to provide you with all the information I have on the scroll. Unfortunately very little is known about it. The scroll is reportedly involved in some sort of prophecy involving the Scar, and rumors about it's location occasionally surface. The last time was some years ago, and Clarisse and her companions went off in search of it. They did not succeed.

But apparently you have. Berem nods his head. The angel's warning is not to be taken lightly. Come, it is not too late in the day yet, the Vault Steward should still be here. Follow me please, and stay close. This is not an area that is usually open to visitors.

Berem gets up and heads out of the room.

Do you follow?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 |  d20+9=20 ;
Monday February 27th, 2023 9:07:54 PM
OOC: Sense motive 20

Zarsellet watches and listens from the back of the group. He is curious about what this scroll is. When Berem gets up to take the scroll to the vault he immediately moves to follow, assuming that the whole group will be going.

"Are you sure you don't know anything more? You reacted like the name Feddon Flintsky was familiar."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday February 27th, 2023 9:55:15 PM
(OOC - I rolled Kwarsk's Sense Motive vs. DC 15 in my prior post, but forgot to write. It was a natural 20, sum of 27)

Kwarsk was reaching back to retrieve the scroll on Paige's nod, but Berem has called for everyone to follow him to the safekeeping spot, and with a brief glance at Paige, Kwarsk steps in behind Zarsellet at first, and when possible makes his way ahead of Zarsellet and behind Berem.

"Zarsellet, allow my tower shield to lead us in following Berem... I sense... I don't know... but I sense I and my shield should be ahead of us..."

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Monday February 27th, 2023 11:41:32 PM
Myre is always happy to let Kwarsk stand in front of her, but she does keep trying to peek around his shield to see what's going on.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 2:01:25 AM
Does Muuru follow? Of course he does.

He loves vaults.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 11:54:58 AM
Rhys follows Berem and the rest of the party, not entirely sure that he wants to see the inner sanctums of the Black Cathedral. He can only imagine that the deeper one gets the farther from life and the closer to death.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 12:32:17 PM
Paige nods in acknowledgement of Berem’s somewhat limited information regarding the Scar. She knows there is a curse but she has never heard of a prophesy. ”Lead on she says, and then takes her place amongst those heading deeper into the Black Cathedral.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 6:40:30 PM
Hearing Kwarsk, Zarsellet happily let's him take the lead. "Of course. Not just your shield, but your weapons as well. I'll follow behind you to provide moral, and magical support as needed"

The Vault - DMBZ 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 8:02:14 PM
Berem leads the way, and takes you to a section of the Cathedral you have not been to before. As you walk down a wide set of stairs, you notice the area is not very decorated. Drab, dull gray colors fill the stairwell and the hall. They may be guarding important items here, but there is very little of value leading up to the Vault area.

You continue down a hall, and arrive in a medium sized room. There are several closed doors, one of which is very impressive and sturdy looking. There are some files here, on some mostly organized bookshelves, a desk occupied by a man, and a few benches. Berem greets the man, whose name is Johan. Johan, we have an item here, of some delicate nature. These people behind me recently helped the Church in a local matter of importance, and have now come across something which must be handled carefully. Is the Identification room available?

Johan indicates that room is available, and walks over to one of the doors. He pulls a keychain from where it was hanging around his neck, and unlocks the door. Berem, the room is yours to use, please make sure you file all the needed paperwork later. He gestures for everyone to enter, follows, then closes the door. The seal is now in place with the door closed, you may proceed.

Berem opens the scroll, and appears to be shocked by what he sees when unrolling it. AHHH! Then he looks confused and turns it over and backwards. I don't understand. It's just gibberish?



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday February 28th, 2023 11:03:40 PM
Kwarsk contemplates, and says, "Berem, perhaps it's in a language you don't know? Each of our group can read several languages, what say you pass it around to each of us in turn and perhaps one of us can decode it? And.... Nintos and Paige and Myre, isn't there some spell one of you knows that can decode this scroll?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+8=28 ; d20+11=18 ;
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 1:42:23 AM
Fingers, being taller than everyone else, bends over to see the scroll. If it's in any of the Tauric languages, he knows right away.

Maybe its some other, lesser known language? Linguistics: (nat 20): 28
Or some kind of magical script? Knowledge (Arcana): 18

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 11:27:29 AM
Myre shakes her head no. "I'm not really one of those smart casters." She makes little air quotes as she talks. "Dad says I'm a cheater, but I think he's just jealous." She lets a sad smile linger for a moment before she shakes it off.

She'll give the scroll a look, though. If nothing else she wants her curiosity satisfied.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26  d20+1=6 ;
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 2:45:54 PM
Rhys cannot help but be surprised by the turn of events. Why can the scroll not be read? he ponders. Has the true scroll been switched out some time ago, unbeknownst to the guardian? Are conditions not right to decipher the scroll…does it require moonlight or the salt of tears or some such thing…or is Berem in some way unworthy to decipher it? . Rhys takes a more suspicious second look at Berem. (Sense motive 6)

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 3:00:37 PM
Paige’s lips compress in a thin line as she frowns at the scroll, puzzled by the fact that the Administrator is unable to discern anything regarding its nature. “I would have to pray to Domi and request his guidance before I make any attempt at deciphering this document.” The cleric believes she would pray for the ability to Read Magic and Comprehend Languages - however, at the moment they are not within her daily repertoire.

”I have an idea!” the half-elf announces suddenly, and fishes around in her pack. Pulling out a mirror, she holds it at an angle over the scroll, asking: ”does this do anything?”

(OOC: Paige is literate and can read Common, and Elven)

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 5:14:18 PM
Xuce speaks up for the first time Didn't one of you say we got a scroll of Comprehend Languages?

The Vault - DMBZ 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 9:45:30 PM
Berem passes the scroll around, and everyone is welcome to try and read it. He even asks Johan to look, who has similar results. (the mirror provides no result)

Oh, of course. Well no need to wait, I have such magic prepared. Berem casts read magic, followed by comprehend languages. (DC 10 spellcraft check to confirm) It may have been your imagination, but the scroll glows for a brief moment after the spell is cast.

Nothing. Well, perhaps it is for the best. When you are all finished with it, I think it would be best if it was placed back in the magic scroll tube and then placed in our strongest Vault. I'm not sure why it was guarded as it was, but I am not one to question the wisdom of those who set up its' protection.

I will research this matter further, and contact you when I have anything new.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 10:43:39 PM
Kwarsk muses, "Well, maybe it's in Dwarven or Undercommon... oh wait, magic didn't even work." and then Kwarsk peers over someone's shoulder at the text on the scroll wondering if somehow or another he can puzzle something out...

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 11:51:28 PM
Zarsellet watches the reactions of everyone when the disturbing news is given. "If the scroll is of such power, perhaps there is magic covering up the real text?"

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1  d20+11=27 ;
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 12:53:41 AM
Hmmm. Are there any spells that would do that, even when Berem cast his detections? Muuru ponders a moment.

Knowledge (Arcana): 27. If there's a spell that does this, and its 1st-7th level, Muuru probably knows what it is. If not:

I guess it could be in code. Comprehend Languages won't decipher that.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 6:32:57 AM
After the spells fail to unravel the mysteries of the scroll Xuce looks around the room Maybe it can only be read at a specific place or time?

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 11:08:53 AM
Confident that there is nothing more for them to learn about the scroll at the moment, Rhys prepares to leave the Cathedra. ”Perhaps Clarisse can shed some light on this mystery. It was her vision that started all of this, and she does have some past history with either the scroll, the guardian, the blue cave or all three. If there is a clue to all of this it may well rest with her.”

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 12:53:48 PM
Myre goes down her mental checklist of ideas, but can't figure out much that someone else hasn't already said.

"What about the case? Does it have anything special on it? Is it magical too, maybe?" She's grasping, but wants to be helpful. "Has anyone done any research on this scroll independent of us fetching it? Maybe what's written down on the scroll isn't actually important. Maybe it's just some sort of arcane focus that happens to look like a scroll." She frowns. That last one sounds pretty unlikely. "I agree with Rhys, though. We really do need to talk to Clarisse. Why is she not here yet? We've been pretty clear since we returned that we need to see her."

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 6:20:00 PM
Paige frowns. ”This feels like a dead end. Maybe something we are not meant to pursue?”.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 8:12:23 PM
Zarsellet considers Paige's comment. "Then who is going to figure it out? If the scroll is important, is it to be used or destroyed?"

The Vault - DMBZ 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 9:10:00 PM
When the team has completed examining the scroll, Berem returns it to the magic scroll case. Then Johan takes the case, and leaves to secure it in aVault.

My friends, I'm not sure what else to do with it for now. But I promise you it will be safe in the Vault. I will continue to research the scroll, and I will notify you as soon as I find something. I will also send a messenger to try and contact Clarisse. I'm not sure what else she knows, but hopefully she will be able to provide a clue.

In the meantime, perhaps you would like to get some rest, and attend to any personal business you have?

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 9:14:35 PM
Kwarsk says to Berem, "Thank you for your efforts Berem."

Kwarsk turns to the group and says, "We still have a pretty full plate. Time to go visit our other acquaintances?"

Kwarsk moves to a spot beside the door out, looking down the hallway in vain for a glimpse of Clarisse.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday March 3rd, 2023 1:27:42 AM
Well, I was hoping to see what kind of locks the Vault door....never mind. Let's go run those errands.

Xuce (Chris) AC: 18, T: 17, F: 13, CMD: 16, HP: 21/21 
Friday March 3rd, 2023 6:21:52 AM
Xuce looks over at Zarsellet Yes for the greater good we must destroy it Then he looks around the room and points up to the ceiling To those errands!

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Friday March 3rd, 2023 10:40:05 AM
”Right…I’m for heading back to the Patch to stow our gear before pursuing our business with the guilds. I have one small stop to make along the way, so I may be just a bit late. I’ll see you all there shortly.”

With that, Rhys leaves the Black Cathedral and heads to one of the local shops between the Skull Market and the Patch. Once inside he asks the proprietor if his order is ready and exchanges 10 gp for a large package wrapped in burlap. The elf opens it just enough to get a peek at the contents. A very satisfied smile crosses his face and he reaches into his purse and digs out another 5gp. ”This exceeds all my expectations. When people ask, I will be sure to identify you as the artisan who created such a fine piece!”

Package in hand, Rhys hurries back to the Patch. His friends will be alerted to his return by the sounds of the elf installing the new signage above the front door of their establishment. ”Isn’t it grand? It’s made from the skin of an old steel shield. That’s the ‘Star of Life’ in the centre with a crossed sword, Staff of Healing, and Staff of the Magi. The shield represents protection, the sword…well that’s obvious, and the staffs represent magic and healing. The banner translates as ‘In Aid of Others’. I hope you like it as much as I do!”

https://photos.app.goo.gl/h7U8wwBvNuqGwfqg9

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Friday March 3rd, 2023 10:44:56 AM
OOC. You may need to back out and relaunch the link a second time for the photo to resolve.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Friday March 3rd, 2023 4:28:55 PM
Myre doesn't have business w/ the guilds, having failed to discover any useful mineral deposits. She hadn't planned on being able to locate the right cave without searching a few others. "I should probably go tell them that instead of blowing them off," she muses. The thought is interrupted by Rhys' very nice sign.

"It's so...respectable! I would totally hire us for help!" She beams a huge smile at Rhys. "Good call, dude. Real good call!"

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Saturday March 4th, 2023 12:45:26 AM
Zarsellet is a bit surprised that the scroll gets taken away and locked up. Perhaps it will be secure in the vault? Hard to tell when they don't really know what it is.... "Alright. To the errands."

He grins at the sign and the comment about Myre 'hiring us'....

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Saturday March 4th, 2023 9:26:35 AM
Paige makes for the group’s ‘lair’ with the rest of the party. ”Not so fast Myre! Rhys collected some crystal samples from the ‘Blue Cave’ (500 GP worth, to be exact) and you could always have them look at your brooch! Plus, we’ve got some information for the ‘Map Makers’ as well. I would volunteer we’re not coming home empty handed, even if we hit a brick wall regarding the scroll.”

The cleric is glad to have the opportunity to stow some gear and get cleaned up before calling on the various guilds.



CDM Jerry [OOC post] 
Saturday March 4th, 2023 1:37:02 PM
Chris S, you have email sir. :)

Edit: And Carl, you have email too sir. :)

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Sunday March 5th, 2023 8:00:26 PM
The team arrives 'home' at the Patch. The newer members can pick out some rooms, and everyone has a chance to wash up and have a quick bite to eat.

As expected, it isn't long before some of the orphans stop by. Their network of information seems to rival smaller thieves' guilds. There are a number of rumors floating around town, but the most impressive that they pass along is that some big heroes who go by the name of 'The Tide' have recently ousted some powerful Rakshasa who had been operating out of a secret lair in the City.

The team may want to consider coming up with their own name to register with the WLA. Maybe you will someday be saving whole cities too! To add to this discussion, it appear Rhys has come up with a new sign to hang in front of the Patch. (OOC- very nicely done! Is there a way to add that to your character sheet? Or anyone that wants to?)

There is some discussion on checking in with the guilds, and Paige reminds everyone that the blue quartz may be worth something to the mining guild, and the sketches completed of the area should be of use to the mapmakers guild.

A package arrives for Rhys, delivered from the Catacombs.(This purchase is now available, please update character sheet) If anyone else would like to do any shopping, this could be a good time.

Another package arrives, this one is for Fingers. It includes some supplies, along with parts for making various types of locks and manacles. Such crafting would be difficult to do out on a mission, but should be much easier with the forge available at the Patch. (successful crafting checks to make such items will cost 1/3 the price of the item in raw materials, DC20(craft:locks), and take 1 week per item.)



Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Monday March 6th, 2023 1:26:06 AM
[OOC: Finger's goal is to make locks at home (at full DC, if necessary) that could be installed on items we haven't found yet.

For instance, if we find a chest without a lock, he'd drill a hole and put a homemade lock in. In the case of the mysterious scroll case, he'd wrap a few metal straps around the whole thing and fasten them together with a homemade lock.

The idea is that the work in the field would be much easier (lower DC) with these pre-made components and his traveling, and wouldn't need a forge.]



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Monday March 6th, 2023 12:56:37 PM
The cleric is glad that ‘The Patch’ is much as they left it and grateful for an opportunity to tidy up and grab some grub. She grins widely when the orphans spill the news that ‘The Tide’ were successful with their mission. She remembers the amazing Hero’s Feast supplied by that party’s cleric, before the two groups parted ways.

When it looks like her friends have taken care of their personal business, she enquires: ”which will it be? The Miners Guild or the Map Makers?” The cleric sorts quickly through her collection of maps, and selects the one she amended with details of the location of the cavern with the blue crystals.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Monday March 6th, 2023 12:57:02 PM
OOC: Added logo to the wiki.

Myre doesn't give it any thought, trusting instead on her "do what Paige says" rule. She's ready to go talk to guilds any time.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Monday March 6th, 2023 6:27:04 PM
Kwarsk is glad to be back at the Patch. He gives himself a walking tour of the place again, looking for ways to improve security, and also considers ways to get exercise when not adventuring.

Kwarsk reminisces about all the climbing he did growing up in the Scab, and how these surface cities don't often involve much climbing...

He considers - expand the chimney? Security risk. Add handholds to a section of wall? Not outside - security risk. Inside? there are stairs, so maybe the wall parallel to the stairs?

Kwarsk mutters to himself, barely aloud, "Why does Plateau City have to be so... flat?"

Then while Kwarsk is downstairs on the main floor, Paige asks about where to go next.

Kwarsk pauses, then turns to Paige and says, "The Map Makers. I'm as anxious as anyone to get paid for the samples we brought back, but the cave... the Scar... needs to be solved and hopefully," Kwarsk adds with a grin, "the Map Makers will have a map or information on somewhere else we can go to get r--... I mean learn how to heal the Scar..."

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Monday March 6th, 2023 6:33:14 PM
Zarsellet selects a room and goes in to stash his gear. He couldn't see any reason to carry his pack or shield in town, and would stow his instrument and any cook books that he finds here. Now that he can summon a weapon by magic he would only need his good one for special events.

Returning to the central area he hears Paige ask which guild they should go to first. "Does it matter? If we've a lot of stops it would make sense to take them in line. But just the two?"

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Monday March 6th, 2023 7:35:25 PM
Rhys shares his notes on the vegetation and terrain in the area of the blue cave and the sketch maps he made of the area with Paige. Together, along with the crystals, they should be useful to both the miners and cartographers guilds.

OOC Thanks Carl for posting the sign on the wiki page!

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Monday March 6th, 2023 10:40:53 PM
Fingers gets to work making some items which could prove useful in the field.

Paige organizes the team's notes and sketches of the cave and surrounding area. Myre, Zarsellet and Rhys help out.

Kwarsk considers some options for a training area. He recalls that the Patch has an unused basement area, which could be used for setting up a training area, among other things.

The team seems ready to head out to check in with the guilds, when a messenger from the WLA arrives. He carries a note addressed to Xuce, and after giving the note to Xuce directly, he bows and departs.

Xuce opens the letter, and finds a request from his family to return home to Angel Springs on an urgent matter. The letter is not specific on the details, they seem to indicate they would rather explain the situation when he arrives. The letter was sent by a courier through the WLA as that was the last contact his family had.

OOC- good luck Chris! It was great gaming with you and I hope we will again someday! :)

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 4:04:01 PM
Rhys bids farewell to Xuce and will accompany any heading to the guilds to complete their business arrangements.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 4:36:35 PM
Paige is sad to learn the halfling monk will be leaving the party, but understands family comes first. The cleric feels like some of the group are becoming family of her heart - Nintos is such a ‘dad’, and Myre the little sister she always wanted…although maybe the dark skinned magicker is older than she is…hmmm?. Rhys could easily be a cousin…though the half-elf doesn’t know much about her mother’s people. Paige is still figuring out the others….Kwarsk, Zarsellet and Muuru/Fingers

”To the Guild Quarter then! The Map Makers first, followed by The Mining Guild!”

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 8:40:59 PM
Kwarsk is taken aback a bit by the news Xuce is leaving, but makes sure to give him a hearty handshake and a few seconds of mock sparring - Kwarsk had been thinking the two could set up a martial arts training area in the basement... but now perhaps it could be done towards more general physical fitness, and perhaps strategic handholds in rock form on a wall and some of the ceiling, to mimic the three-dimensional nature of caving... Kwarsk wishes Xuce well on his journey home!!!

Kwarsk then realizes that, without trying, perhaps Paige has become the strategic leader of our little group of... Patchers? Kwarsk wonders if anyone else has thought of a good name for the group. Since the Scar is the biggest thing they're working on, "patching it up" might make the Patchers fit as a group name.

Kwarsk says, "You heard Paige, my fine Patchers!

Patchers, let's get marching; fall in behind me and my shield!" and with that Kwarsk readies his trusty Tower Shield as he opens the front door and steps out about 10', half-turning to make sure the Patchers are following, and when they do, he leads them on towards the Map-Making Guild.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 8:56:16 PM
As Paige directs the group to the guild quarter Zarsellet thinks of the group. 'Team' he thinks, or maybe family? He'd been with a couple of other groups but they'd always just taken the 'spoils' and split up after. This team had a home!

He wishes Xuce good luck handling whatever family matters he was leaving for. "Good travels Xuce."

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 9:21:09 PM
Kwarsk leads the way, and with his large shield out in front, any crowds you come across part as if by magic to let the group through.

The Patchers? arrive at the Cartographers and Mapmakers Guild, and upon entering, find the employees busy with their usual work. The place is a bit of a mess, as it was last time, with half completed maps and projects strewn about every available flat surface. Ffloro is trying to keep the workflow as organized as possible. and he brightens up upon seeing you. [Aha! You have returned, and all in one piece! I have heard travel in some areas outside the City can be dangerous. Have you brought back anything for us to use? Some useful sketches perhaps? Or at least some notes?[/b]

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 10:20:25 PM
Myre hugs Xuce close, sad to lose her bodyguard.

OOC: sorry, busy day

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32  d20+6=9 ;
Tuesday March 7th, 2023 10:48:14 PM
The cleric is feeling pretty happy with how things have turned out so far - trouncing a poisoners guild, winning a base of operations, making some high level friends, retrieving a mysterious scroll from a magicked cave…(though the last bit has her puzzled)…. Paige isn’t sure about what is going on there. And, where the heck is Clarisse? And, what in the Wold did that angel, and that crazy cleric of some weird sect mean by their talk of ‘heartbreak’?

”Maybe we’re the ‘Guardians of Heartbreak’ or the ‘Fellowship of Heart Breakers’” she volunteers cheekily. Calling out to the newest member of the group, she invites the gnome, Zarsellet to turn his clever mind and way with words, to helping the party find a name. ”When we took over the place we call ‘The Patch’ it was known as ‘The Pumpkin Patch’ - and we certainly don’t want to be known as ‘The Pumpkin Patch Kids!”.

The red-head grows silent once she crosses the threshold of the Map Maker’s Guild. Placing her doctored map on the counter, she waits for others to provide details of the Blue Cave and its environs.

Perception = 9, checking out folks inside the guild building.



CDM Jerry [OOC post] 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:14:11 AM
Paging DM Clint. You have multiple emails to read and reply to sir.

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 7:19:25 PM
Hmmm, this seems interesting. Ffloro calls over a scribe, who waits patiently to take some notes from any descriptions the team might offer.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 7:30:49 PM
Rhys shares his notes and sketches of the area that detail the topographic features and associated vegetation encountered in the area around the cave and along their paths of travel. All the rest of his observations have already been annotated on Paige’s maps.



Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 9:07:17 PM
Kwarsk, seeing that no assailants or leftover poisoners' guild members have followed them here, joins Paige and Rhys at the counter, and says to Ffloro, using his finger to draw a path just above the map's surface, "Well we arrived at the cave from this direction, and..." Kwarsk gives a concise travelogue of sights seen, foes vanquished, kobolds having taken over an old library with so many books that many were left there... and Kwarsk conspicuously (to the Patchers) does not describe the scroll or the angel. If the group wants to mention those parts, that's up to them. Kwarsk is concerned about operational security.

When Kwarsk finishes, he smiles a meaningless smile at Ffloro and awaits comments from Ffloro and the scribes.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:17:51 PM
Myre doesn't let on that she thinks The Pumpkin Patch Kids is a pretty great name.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Wednesday March 8th, 2023 10:49:40 PM
Zarsellet hears Kwarsk's choice of "Patchers" for the group and shakes his head. "The Patchers sounds like a quilting group! And even though I'm small like a kid, I won't be a Pumpkin Patch Kid! How about Guardians of the Patch? It kind of fits with the sign."

When the man in the Cartographers and Mapmakers Guild asks about the trip and possible dangers Zarsellet immediately launches into the story of the battles they had, the terrible traps and foul magic that the group had faced. The exaggerations were almost believable, even to those that had been there. He tells of the valiant fighting by Rhys, Kwarsk, Muuru, and Xuce, and the brilliant spell work of Nintos and Myre and their familiar creatures Merletta and Waddles. Finally adding the brilliant leadership, blessings and healing from Paige. And of course he mentions the little bard, bolstering the morale of the team.... "Yes, there were dangers, but nothing that this team couldn't handle!"

Finally he glances at the maps. The lines on the paper look..... "Yep. That looks good."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 2:56:14 AM
[OOC: a flaw in the atmospheric continuum caused my post yesterday to be lost. After Kwarsk spoke...]

As directed, Fingers falls in behind Kwarsk as per our standard marching order. After they walk for a few minutes, he looks around and says:

Hey, where's Xuce? Isn't he coming with us?

Later, as Kwarsk and Zar spin our tale, Fingers contributes anything they left out (except the scroll and the angel, of course.)



Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 10:35:23 AM
Glad her friends have provided additional information without revealing anything about the scroll or the angel, Paige adds: “it might be good to note the cave can be used as a safe haven for travellers. There is shelter from the elements, and a magical fountain that provides nourishment.” Paige rubs her nose in thought, then turns towards the party before continuing: [i][b]“after we call on The Miner’s Guild as promised, I’d like to call on a chapel of Alemi and let the clerics there know about the cave. They might want to station a mission at the cavern to ensure it stays free from corrupting influences and available to travellers in need, as intended by the original creators. The WLA folks should be apprised as well.”

Paige is prepared to leave her annotated map with Ffloro in order for the details to be copied.

Myre (Carl) -- AC 14/13/12 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/6 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 4:57:15 PM
Myre rolls her eyes when Zarsellet credits Waddles. She pulls her rubber companion from its spot on her pack and looks into its lifeless eyes. "Don't let it go to your head. Be a good piggy." She places him back without another word.

Still, she can't help but smile a little.

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 8:27:55 PM
Ffloro is impressed, both with the team's accomplishments and the details of the sketches and notes that were made of the area. Hmmm, these are pretty good. I am prepared to offer you 300gp for the original work. And if you come across any more in the future, please come back and we can do some more business then.

OOC- Clint has some personal issues and we would like to request a sub for the next 2 weeks. I am not going to discuss further unless he would like to, but he could really use the short term help if anyone is able.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 9:10:39 PM
Kwarsk speaks while facing Paige and Rhys, the sketch artists, "Paige, Rhys, it sounds like a good deal to me." Kwarsk turns to the rest of the group and says, "Don't you think?" Kwarsk smiles.

Rhys (Bob W) AC18; CMD 18(20 vs disarm and sunder); HP26/26 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 9:24:06 PM
Rhys nods his head in agreement with Kwarsk. ”Yes. More than fair I think.”. If the rest are in agreement the elf will follow along to the miners guild.

Nintos (BobW for Clint)  
Thursday March 9th, 2023 9:29:55 PM
Nintos pockets the 300 gp on behalf of the party and prepares to move on to their next stop. Merletta remains on his shoulder throughout, occasionally offering a helpful “tock” or muffled caw to prod the group along.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday March 9th, 2023 10:17:58 PM
When Paige starts talking about the people that should be notified to protect the cave and the fountain Zarsellet thinks about it too. "Hey. Do you think the chapel of Alemi or the WLA will think of expanding it? I mean, just think. With the fountain you could set up a healing bar. And there's still some good bookshelves if they wanted to set up a library, or even start a college. It's a little remote from other places, but with the right advertising and investors...."

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Friday March 10th, 2023 1:55:15 AM
How the heck do you expand a cave?

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 32/32 
Friday March 10th, 2023 8:51:39 AM
Paige holds the door for the group as they exit the Map Makers establishment. She arches one brow over the direction the conversation has taken regarding the disposition of the Blue Cave. In answer to Finger’s question she volunteers: “I’m sure The Miner’s Guild folks would know how to accomplish such a thing, Muuru.”

The cleric follows her friends as they move through the Guild Quarter towards their next destination.

Myre (Carla posting for Carl) 
Friday March 10th, 2023 9:00:13 AM
Moving down the street with her companions, Myre removes the Kobold King’s broach from her cloak and turns it over in her hands. She wonders if anyone at the Miner’s Guild will be able to tell her anything about the green stone at the center of the arrangement…

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday March 10th, 2023 8:48:23 PM
Zarsellet turns to Fingers when he hears the question. "Expand a cave? Well, talk to the miners guild. They could dig it out, make it larger inside. Or, build out some buildings outside. Maybe the cave could be a combination temple and library. It would take time, building roads and stuff, but with the fountain there it would be worth it."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Saturday March 11th, 2023 10:28:31 AM
Kwarsk says, "Zarsellet, an interesting idea..." Kwarsk catches Paige's arched eyebrow, and continues, "Perhaps it doesn't need to grow to become, say, the center of a town, but a station run by the Alemites could be useful to us in the future, should one of our future missions take us beyond, or even deeper into, the cave."

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Sunday March 12th, 2023 10:05:57 PM
There are some ideas about expanding the cave, or at least having someone take care of it again to keep kobolds or other monsters from moving in. Several organizations may be interested, but for now it remains an idea.

The team moves along to the nearby Miner's Guild. Inside you find the place is busy, with numerous scribes running around and trying to keep up with the Guildmasters' requests for maps, ledgers, employee lists and other information needed for planning new mining expeditions.

The Guildmasters all seem to be present:
Boris and Doris- dwarven twins, focus on precious metals
Moreth- this male human is in his fighting prime, very late 20s, maybe early 30s, security
Jehanne- this female elf is specialized in acquiring contracts for mining gems
Novak- this gnome enjoys trickery and deception and he is frequently employed by the guild to make or look over official agreements
Jocelyn- this human woman has the appearance of having worked for what she has attained, very knowledgeable in all aspects and dangers of mining

Rhys (BobW for Clint)  
Monday March 13th, 2023 3:46:20 PM
Rhys approaches Jehanne whom he remembers from their previous visit. He greets her in elven, then switches to the common tongue, ”Greetings, perhaps you remember us from our last visit. I am Rhys, and my companions and I were investigating some caves near Izen. We agreed to share information about potential deposits of gems and mineral deposits in general. One of my companions has a copy of our signed agreement. We did find some interesting gems on our trip…let me show you.”. Rhys opens up a cloth wrapped bundle from his backpack and reveals a collection of blue crystals gathered from the cave for Jehanne’s inspection.

Rhys (Bob W) 
Monday March 13th, 2023 3:47:52 PM
OOC the previous post is from Rhys and not Nintos…if the dm could please correct.

Paige Potter  
Monday March 13th, 2023 4:14:49 PM
Paige takes up a position at Rhys’ shoulder the better to see what transpires.

Nintos( Bob W for Clint)  d20=17 ;
Monday March 13th, 2023 4:47:33 PM
Nintos immediately recognizes Doris and approaches her. ”Doris, isn’t it? We met some weeks ago when we were looking for a blue shining cave somewhere near Isen. Well, we found the cave with the help of your friend Emmet. My friend Rhys is showing some of the blue crystals to Jehanne at the moment, but needless to say, we have mapped the way to the cave and Rhys has notes on the surrounding area that might point towards more sites worth exploration. The cave itself might prove useful to your people as a base of operations. It appears to have originally been fashioned by both dwarves and elves and contains sleeping areas, a library, and a fountain with magically restorative waters. If this information is of use to you we may consider our side of the bargain we struck completed.” (Diplomacy 17)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Monday March 13th, 2023 5:06:43 PM
Zarsellet nods at Kwark's comments but replies, "But there would be more there of use if it expands to say a small town.... Either way though, something should be done to keep evil critters out so they don't mess up the fountain again. But maybe the temple should take the lead at that."

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip.  d20=19 ;
Monday March 13th, 2023 6:06:19 PM
Kwarsk was just about to approach Boris and Doris when... deja vu... Nintos walked there first and again speaks to them in fluent Dwarven!

Kwarsk decides on a repeat strategy, and walks up to Nintos' left side like he belongs there, smiles, and give the impression that Nintos is dwarf-friend, in the usual stoic, silent physical presence of the Dwarves.

(OOC Aid Another - Assist in Diplomacy - 19 - +2 to Nintos' persuasive and informational efforts!

DMs - This takes Nintos to Diplomacy 19.)

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Monday March 13th, 2023 7:37:36 PM
Jehanne looks over the blue quartz. She tries not to show it, but she is pleased with the results.Well, you have certainly discovered a find here. Not the most valuable gems, but the quantity you describe would seem to be worthwhile for me to set up an expedition. She grabs the nearest scribe and whispers in his ear. He runs off, and returns in a moment with a heavy bag full of coin. With a very large smile she says[well, it seems that concludes our business, profitable all around. I hope we can do business again sometime.[/b] With a wink, she leaves the team and returns to other business.

party gains 1000gp

Boris and Doris are excited about the prospect of setting up a semi-permanent camp in that area. They begin making plans for several moments before remembering you are there. Oh! Well it seems like we have a completed deal. And don't worry, we'll follow up with the temples in town. I'm sure some of them will be interested in checking out this magic fountain. They walk away, still deep in planning. A few moments later a scribe appears, with a bag full of coins and hands it to you. With many other duties to attend to, he doesn't wait around for you to count it.

party gains another 1000gp

Upon arrival back to the street, a messenger catches up to the group. The messenger delivers the letter to Myre, and then promptly leaves, his satchel full of letters still waiting to be delivered. When she reads the letter, Myre reveals that mom and dad, well known Dragon Consortium adventurers require her to come home for additional training. She isn't sure what that training is, but mom and dad are not the type of people that can be ignored. She bids a teary farewell and leaves to go to their home.

Now the team can plan their next move.....

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Monday March 13th, 2023 11:23:18 PM
Fare thee well, Myre! Our regards to your family!

He looks around at the group. Two retirees the same day? We don't need to start recruiting, do we?

Rhys (Bob W) 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 12:47:22 PM
Rhys bids farewell to Myre and let’s her know she will always be welcome at the Patch should she ever come back this way.

”I will be going to the WLA Chapter House next as I intend to pay my dues and receive some additional training. I imagine I will have to spend several days there, but I intend to return to the Patch each night. If there are any errands need being done along my way I would be happy to help out.”. The elf awaits any further word from his companions before taking his leave.

Nintos (BobW for Clint) 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 12:54:08 PM
Nintos reflects on the situation momentarily. ”I will head back to the Patch. I have studies to pursue and need some solitude if I am to copy any of these new spells into my my own spell book. When Rhys and anyone else not heading back straight back to the Patch return we can talk about what to do with the remainder of our list of unclaimed items as well as our new found wealth.”. The Wizard is anxious to begin his work towards mastering some new magic.

Paige Potter  
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 3:58:27 PM
Paige gives Myre a hug. Turning the little elf around, the cleric ensures the sorceress’ rubber companion is tucked away, before firmly drawing the strings and attaching the flap. ”You wouldn’t want to loose this one” she says giving a round bulge in the pack a poke with her index.

”The Patch it is!” adds Paige, as she proceeds to make her way back to the Nightmare quarter. ”I think I’ll open up the infirmary for a few hours each day. Pro bono of course. Tend to the folks that need it, and maybe pick up some scuttle butt on what we missed while we were gone!?!”

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 4:07:42 PM
Kwarsk bids Myre farewell... in hindsight he didn't get to know her as well as he should have... perhaps the pig threw him off? "Myre, fare thee well until we meet again!"

Kwarsk says to Fingers, "Perhaps it is time to recruit... but we can discuss that at the patch. We've done our errands, and rewarding ones at that! Let's head back!"

Kwarsk follows Paige at first, and when the walkway opens up he jogs ahead to once more take the lead with his Tower Shield, watching for threats against the Patchers just when everything seems to be going smoothly...

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 8:21:31 PM
The team returns to the Patch, ready to count some coins and distribute any remaining treasure from their trip to the cave. Upon arrival, they find some of the orphans present, including Musetta and Isabella.

Hi! we're glad you're back. Can you help us with something? The Church has some supplies for us, but they don't have anyone to bring it until tomorrow. Can you help? It might be your imagination, but that faint noise may be the grumbling bellies of the orphans.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 9:36:02 PM
Kwarsk says, "Musetta, Isabella, of course we can help! Ok, saddle up everyone, let's head back to the church and get the kids what they need!"

Rhys (BobW) 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 10:00:26 PM
Rhys presents himself at the WLA Charter House in Plateau City. ”Rhys Saelion is my name. I am here to pay my dues and become a Journeyman. I would also seek training.”. The elf displays his WLA badge currently holding the neck of his cloak closed and lays out a sac containing 1000 gp. ”I can also provide you with a brief report on a cave near Isen that would make a good stop-over for travelling WLA members. The cave has a fountain with magical waters of a recuperative nature that would no doubt be useful to the road weary.”

(OOC Rhys did not join the others at the Patch and is looking for training that would provide him with the bonus feat ‘Run’)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 10:23:14 PM
Zarsellet follows along with the team wondering why they are losing people. This was a good group, and having a home to return to....

They barely get back though and they need to go out again? "Oh? For the kids, sure." He grabs the couple of things that he had started to set down and joins Kwarsk.

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 1:57:09 AM
Hey wait! Before everyone runs off -- Children, how much "stuff" is it? Fingers points to the mules. Should we bring Merry or Pippin?

If the kids can't articulate the size of the "stuff", Fingers will point at things in our courtyard. ("Big as that box? Big as that barrel?")

Nintos (BobW for Clint) 
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 11:01:15 AM
Anxious as he is to get back to his arcane studies, Nintos knows how important the support of the local community can be to their future endeavours, and who can turn down the grumbling bellies of children. ”Lets go!” he exclaims.

Paige Potter  
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 12:35:11 PM
”Now? Right this minute? Paige asks. ”Don’t we have some provisions we can spare?

The cleric shrugs her shoulders. The temple in Gargul’s honour is literally ‘round the block, if not across the street!

Paige volunteers to remain at The Patch, advising those heading off that she is going to mind the shop and let Rhys know what they are about when he returns from the WLA. She makes sure a window is left open. ”Send the bird if you run into trouble” she advises Nintos as he prepares to depart.

(OOC: DM, old we get an address for the locations of The Patch? For reference it is in the Nightmare Quarter close to The Scar - so maybe on Rippers Lane? Nightmare Road? Orc’s End? Possibly Pocket’s End?)

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 8:29:12 PM
Rhys arrives at the WLA HQ. He provides a report which the clerk dutifully records. He then records the name, group affiliation and the team's address. Ah, I see we have several members from that group already. Thank you for joining us, I'm sure you'll find the membership benefits are worth it. He takes the money and then informs Rhys the next training session for that feat will be in a few days.

Kwarsk, Zarsellet, Fingers, Nintos, and Paige, start to head out to pick up the supplies. Fingers realizes it might be a lot to carry, so the team gets the wagon and mules ready and then head over to the Church.

Upon arrival, a clerk leads them to the supplies set aside for the orphanage. There is food, clothing, and a few odd items. It is good you brought the wagon, as there are several small crates, bags of potatoes and vegetables, and a few casks of fresh water. It will take a couple of hours to load it all up, take it to the orphanage, and then unload everything there. You can see why the kids asked you for help.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Wednesday March 15th, 2023 9:52:34 PM
Kwarsk takes off his Tower Shield, turns it into a makeshift ramp from the ground to the cart, loads himself up with a couple of crates and then walks up the Shield and into the cart and puts the crates at the farthest point, and then turns around to make more trips, "C'mon Patchers, we'll be done in no time!" Kwarsk encourages the group, still not convinced yet that "Patchers" has flopped with its core audience...

Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 1:52:16 AM
Aha! says Muuru after opening a small crate. This one's full of fruit. Assistant Wranglers, step forward! The urchins respond to the title he'd given them.

Give an apple to Merry and one to Pippen. And eat some yourselves -- gotta keep your strength up in this job.

Paige Potter  
Thursday March 16th, 2023 10:55:05 AM
Having made plans to remain behind at the party’s headquarters, Paige is surprised to find herself somehow manoeuvred over to the Church. With a shrug of her shoulders, gets to work loading the supplies.

Nintos (BobW for Clint) 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:10:04 AM
Nintos finds himself enjoying the banter and general revelry of working with the orphans to load and unload food and supplies. He can’t help but smile at Kwarsk’s improvisation with his shield and recalls the friendly jibes of earlier days when party members suggested new and often humorous potential uses of the dwarf’s tower shield.

Rhys (BobW) 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 11:14:00 AM
Rhys heads back to the Patch, his load lightened considerably by the coins he left behind at the WLA. The elf takes his time returning as he further explores the city that is now his home.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 1:36:27 PM
Zarsellet gets to the church with the rest of the group and sees the pile of supplies to be hauled. Even with the wagon it is a lot of work, and he's not much bigger than many of the kids.... It's a bit of work, but at least nobody is attacking them!

Home sweet home - DMBZ 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 8:33:05 PM
Rhys concludes his business at the WLA, and begins to return home.

Paige is at the Patch(sorry!) and works on setting up her health clinic. The previous herbalist store that was present helps tremendously, with numerous shelves and tables ready to go.

Kwarsk, Fingers, Zarsellet, and Nintos finish helping move the supplies from the Church to the orphanage. Some of the kids groan at the work, but the kids are a big help, and act like they are receiving birthday presents for the first time. Walid thanks you for your help. The man may be a bit sleazy, due to his former occupation(thief), but he does genuinely care about the kids, along with the rest of his small gang.

Musetta mentions that some of the supplies will also be used to help some of the homeless people of the Quarter, who interact with the orphanage from time to time. And, it would seem there is some information given back and forth from these groups.

Once the work is completed, it is nearly dark, and time for the Patchers to return home and have some dinner. As farewells are exchanged, a scream can be heard from a nearby alley. Eyes go wide all around, and Isabella says just loud enough to hear, Oh no, not again

Nintos (BobW for Clint) 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 9:08:09 PM
Nintos rushes towards the sound of the screaming and as previously discussed with Paige, he sends Merletta to fetch the cleric with all haste.

Rhys (BobW) 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 9:13:15 PM
The elf finally reaches the Skull Market and heads up Nightmare Road towards the Patch. The walk, although long and meandering had served to make the elf more familiar with the city and some of its districts. Now was the time for a hot meal and a rest.

Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 13/FF 19, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. 
Thursday March 16th, 2023 10:06:44 PM
Kwarsk is but a half-step behind Nintos, tower shield in hand without thinking about it, though the human's longer legs get him to the screaming first.

As soon as Kwarsk can, he will rush to the front intending to steamroller whoever the attacker is.

(OOC - Kwarsk can normally draw a weapon while moving as a free action, but here his focus was on getting his shield, and if he can be a battering ram, or overrun, or something to draw the attacker's attention away from the victim, he will!)

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 27/27 | Fort: +4, Ref: +5, Will: +3 | 
Friday March 17th, 2023 12:45:59 PM
Zarsellet follows the others. His shorter legs can't keep up with Kwarsk, and he regrets not having his bow with him. But he does have his armor, his dag, and his voice.

OOC: Just a double move for now until we see something. Nearly dark? So low light vision lets me see some...

Paige Potter  
Friday March 17th, 2023 1:13:37 PM
Paige putters around The Patch, putting the infirmary in order and waiting for her companions to return from their diverse errands.

If/when the wizard’s familiar makes its appearance, the cleric grabs her Healer’s Kit, and weapons, and departs the building at a run - slamming the door closed behind her. ”Lead me to your master, Merletta!” she calls to the bird.


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