The countdown 1- DM BrianZ Tuesday May 30th, 2023 7:08:27 AM
Paige casts bless. (bull's strength is still active, 25 more rounds)
Veldrin calls out some warnings, and switches weapons.
Kwarsk drinks a potion and leads the way down the steps.
Linden switches weapons, hopefully preparing for the rust monster
Fingers follows, ready to deal with any threat.
Rhys follows last, making sure the group is not ambushed from behind.
The team enters the basement, and finds a summoning ritual well underway. A number of cultists surround a large rune on the floor. They seem mostly focused on their task, but aware of your presence. Too much noise was made in the rush. They continue to chant, and the large rune begins to glow.....
One of the cultists is a handler for a pair of wolves. They growl menacingly and wait the order to attack. On the other side of the room is another cultist handler, this one has a whip and a wooden sword and is prodding a rust monster towards you. The others seem focused on the ritual for now.
There are three prisoners, all children. With a start, you recognize them, and realize where the cultists decided to get their sacrificial victims. The one in the middle is Musetta, and one of the chanting cultists has just finished cutting her hand for a drop of blood. (They are tied up)
You have the initiative, and all enemies are considered flat-footed this round. See map below. I have placed everyone in the room around the stairs,
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP22 d20+5=22 ; d6+2=5 ; d20+5=14 ; d6+4=9 ; Tuesday May 30th, 2023 10:34:33 AM
Veldrin runs towards the nearest cultist, hoping to break up the ritual. Veldrin swipes with both his swords at the cultist's chest. Two-Weapon Fighting + Favored Enemy 1. First Attack = 22; First Damage = 5 2. Second Attack = 14; Second Damage = 9
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 32/32 Tuesday May 30th, 2023 12:06:40 PM
Paige moves forward to just within the summoning circle (9H) and channels a spell, Bane* through her holy symbol. The 50 ft circle of magic bursts out from the cleric affecting most of the followers of Marteaus and their tools. (Will save vs 16)
Unable to reach the cultist standing over the children, Paige glares at N across the space. DM Sanity Info:
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used[/i]
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 32/32 Tuesday May 30th, 2023 12:07:36 PM
Paige moves forward to just within the summoning circle (9H) and channels a spell, Bane* through her holy symbol. The 50 ft circle of magic bursts out from the cleric affecting most of the followers of Marteaus and their tools. (Will save vs 16)
Unable to reach the cultist standing over the children, Paige glares at N across the space. DM Sanity Info:
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used[/i]
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 d20+5=14 ; 4d6=20 ; Tuesday May 30th, 2023 4:32:48 PM
While still holding his crossbow, Fingers: - takes a 5-step to E5:F6 - pulls out his blackjack (Move action), - calls over to the rust monster Here, boy! Nice juicy bar of lead! Fetch! (Free action), - drops the blackjack in square D8 (Free action) - Fires at the rust-monster-handler. Attack d20+3 + 1 (point blank) + 1 (Bless) = 14. (Enemy gets no Dex bonus). Damage: 2d6 + sneak attack 2d6 = 20 hp
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21(+Potion -Run), HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20=10 ; Tuesday May 30th, 2023 7:55:35 PM
Kwarsk looks pained at the sight of cultist N having just stabbed blood out of Musetta, and then his face goes colder and grimmer than any Patcher has seen before.
Kwarsk absolutely bolts as fast as his Dwarven legs can carry him, sprinting past the kids easily and finishing next to cultist N, waraxe at the ready. "Drop the blade and surrender. NOW!
(OOC Intimidate = 10)
(OOC - Kwarsk knows nothing about how summoning circles work, but he does see Musetta and two other kids about to be sacrificed to this ritual, and he's Lawful Good and no he's not going to contemplate, at all, the consequences of running across and out of the summoning circle other than being right next to N with a waraxe in his face, ready to AoO up to three times in one combat round if N tries any fancy ritual stuff.
By using the Run action, Kwarsk has lost his DEX bonus to AC, should anyone attempt to stab him in the back.
Run - Corebook, p. 188)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 d20+10=24 ; d6+2=8 ; Tuesday May 30th, 2023 11:32:57 PM
Rhys slips his new bow from his shoulder, readies an arrow, and takes aim at the rust monster and lets fly. The arrow speeds towards the creature (hit AC 24 for 8hp).
Active effects: Cats Grace 28 rnds, Bless 29 rnds
The countdown 3- DM BrianZ d20+5=11 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=11 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+5=23 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d20+6=23 ; d3+6=8 ; d3=3 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=19 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+2=7 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 8:30:15 AM
Veldrin moves in and attacks a cultist. He scores a solid hit, but the cult member looks ready to try and return the favor
Paige moves in and casts a spell. Many of the cultists are affected. (Those with the spell name behind them are affected) The summoning rune glows briefly when she enters the area, and some of her strength is drained away. Paige takes 1 hp damage
Fingers goads the rust monster and then fires at the cultist behind it. It is a good shot, but the cultist's armor holds.
Kwarsk rushes across the summoning rune, and puts an axe in the face of the necromancer. As he runs, the rune glows briefly, and Kwarsk can feel some of his energy ripped from him as it powers the spell. Kwarsk takes 4 damage (OOC- Kwarsk earns a hero point for bravely facing the unknown magic! some effects may still be unknown)
Rhys shoots at the rust monster, scoring a hit!
Linden stands ready.
The necromancer has a counter offer for Kwarsk. Holding up his holy symbol, he has an order of his own. Drop the weapon and surrender. It is too late to stop the summoning. I only needed some of their blood, but if you persist, I will hit them with negative energy. He has an evil gleam in his eye, but takes no other action this round
The rust monster scuttles forward, and tries to bite Fingers, while its' antennae search around for the tasty treat. Fingers takes 3 damage from the bite.
T3 releases the wolves. They bound forward and try to bite Veldrin. One of them connects and Veldrin takes 3 damage. The wolf pulls on Veldrin's leg, but is unable to trip him.
The three cultists continue to chant. The circle glows briefly and there seems to be a very faint mist in the area.
The hungering cultist turns towards his master and begins lumbering to his side, greataxe dragging along the ground behind him.
The priest stays where he is. He appears to be ready to cast a spell, but holds it a moment looking for the best target.
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP19/22 d20+5=7 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 9:13:14 AM
Veldrin tries his best to dodge away from the wolves. He fails and feels a trickle of blood running down his leg. He knows he is in peril and that the wolves pose a serious threat to his health, but he decides to continue focusing on the cultist. "The ritual must be stopped," he thinks, and then, once again, strikes with both his swords. (OOC: Two-Weapon Fighting + Favored Enemy; First Attack = 7; Second Attack = 7)
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 Wednesday May 31st, 2023 10:48:51 AM
Ovius looks from the cultists to the adventurers. He's been questioning whether their motives were as altruistic as they claimed, but it seemed impolite to leave when they were so close to completing their task. Plus, he wasn't even sure it was an option at this point. Now that some adventurers have showed up to break up the ritual, it's obvious that he has made a serious error in judgment in trusting this group to share his interests.
He must be smart about this, if he's to make it out. So he begins to summon a monster between the cultist near him and the adventurers. Best to have a guardian when he makes his intentions known.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 32/32 d20=4 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 11:01:20 AM
Paige startles as the magic of the summoning circle affects her (31/32 HP) before moving through, and out of the summoning area (move to E9) to take on cultist T2 with a swing of her mace (4 +7* +1 Bless = 12, 7 dmg if hits). ”Flee if you can Musetta! Save yourself and the children!”
DM Sanity info:
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 8/10 rounds
Bless on all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 28/30rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (23 rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 d20+4=12 ; d8+3=8 ; 2d6=6 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 5:14:22 PM
Fingers moves to J4:H5, provoking an AOO from the rust monster, but flanking Wolf 2.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=7 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 9:30:11 PM
Kwarsk retorts, "You'd do it no matter what I did evil scum!"
With that, Kwarsk executes his trademark backslash for positioning and then a Powerful overhead chop aiming to split the necromancer from bow to stern, but the necromancer anticipated this and took one step back at the split-second Kwarsk had committed to the strike, which cleanly missed the necromancer, hitting the stone floor and causing a loud, metal-against-stone echo!
Kwarsk yells back towards the entrancer, "Patchers, help me teach this wretched soul some manners! Rescue the kids while you're at it!" and then faces the necromancer once more, totally focused on making the necromancer dance with axes!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 d20+10=17 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday May 31st, 2023 11:06:38 PM
Rhys quickly nocks another arrow and lets fly against the rust monster. (Hit AC 17 for 6hp)
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 32/32 d20+6=7 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 5:57:26 AM
Snapping out his surprise at the scene before him, Linden rushes towards the rust monster and swings his warhammer awkwardly. By attempting to miss its feelers, he just misses it completely (attack 1d20+6 = 7). Resetting after his poor effort, Linden awaits another chance and tries to get better balance on his the heavy weapon. ”Grr, I need more practice with this thing.”
Move adjacent to rust monster and attack Sorry for slow post, work run amok but back to it
The countdown 4- DM BrianZ d20+2=21 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+2=14 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 7:57:18 AM
Veldrin attacks the cultist, but the blows glance off the armor
Ovius begins casting a spell.....
Paige moves out of the area and engages an attack on a cultist. The swing misses, but you have his attention
Fingers moves opposite Veldrin and attacks a wolf. The attack hits a vital organ, and the wolf drops over, drool from the anticipated kill still falling from its' mouth. The rust monster is preoccupied looking for food and does not give chase.(Fingers successfully passed along a message to a team member. Please put it in spoiler in next post)
Kwarsk takes the measure of the necromancer, and decodes to let him know he also means business. The swing misses, but the shocked look on the necromancer's face was almost worth it.
Rhys hits the rust monster with another arrow, striking it solidly
Linden moves in to occupy the rust monster, but misses the attack.
wolf1 attacks Veldrin again, and scores a hit. (Veldrin takes 3 damage) cultist1 ignores Veldrin and continues concentrating on the ritual
the rust monster likes the new source of food near it and tries to hit Linden's weapon. The antennae brushes over Linden's warhammer(DC 15 reflex save to negate. or the weapon gains the broken condition and loses half its hp)
cultist2 swings a hand sickle at Paige, but misses. He does not seem to be concentrating on the ritual
cultist3 continues to focus on the ritual
The necromancer laughs at Kwarsk. Normally you would be right, but right now I'm busy. The necromancer backs up and casts a spell on himself. DC 14 spellcraft check to read: Highlight to display spoiler: {mage armor} Kwarsk gets an AoO
The Hungering Cultist takes his place and takes a swing at Kwarsk with his greataxe, but missed. The necromancer hisses at him. Keep him busy!
The priest seems to be casting a spell......
T1- 5dmg taken(bane) T2- (bane) T3- (bane) w1- w2- dead H- I- (bane) N- rustmonster- 14 dmg taken, AC 17
The mist continues to build up on the floor of the summoning circle. It may be your imagination, but the floor seemed to bulge for a moment, like someone pushing on the other side of a balloon.......
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=19 ; d10+3=12 ; d20+6=17 ; d10+3=11 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 1:44:31 PM
(OOC - first the AoO)
Kwarsk notes the necromancer moving more than just a single step away and Powerfully slices with his waraxe at the opportunity, possibly cutting more than the Necromancer expected!
(OOC - hit AC 19, for 13 damage, Before Necromancer's spell benefits him.)
"Not so fast you lily-livered scoundrel," Kwarsk growls as heedless of the Hungering Cultist, Kwarsk moves to directly engage the Necromancer again (H15-J16; triggers AoO from Hungering Cultist), swinging another Powerful overhead waraxe chop at the Necromancer, hopefully slicing even deeper this time into the bowels of evil!
(OOC - hit AC 17, for 12 damage, After Necromancer's spell is on him.)
(DM Sanity Info:
Potion of Shield of Faith (+2 AC included in Header above): this post covers Round 4 of 10 for Kwarsk.
ALSO - Edit - I accidentally only added +1 damage for power attack instead of +2; fixed damage totals above, should have rolled 1d10+4.)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 31/32 CMD 13 d20=11 ; d6=3 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 2:13:48 PM
Paige chooses to beat on the cultist in front of her (Hit 11 + 7* +1 Bless = 19, for 3+4 = 7 dmg)
DM Sanity info:
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 7/10 rounds
Bless on all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 27/30rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (22 rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Paige (and anyone who makes a Sense Motive check of 21) knows he means: Highlight to display spoiler: {She can cast [i]silence[/], to stop the chanters and/or enemy spellcasting.}
Hoping to relieve Paige of her opponent, Fingers moves to G7:F8 and fires at T2.
Att: d20 +3 + 1 (point blank) +1 (bless) -4 (firing into melee): AC 17. Dam: 2d6+1 (point blank) = 11 hp
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP16/22 d20+5=25 ; d4=3 ; d20+5=25 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+4=8 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 3:46:16 PM
Veldrin shouts in rage and attacks the cultist in front of him. (First attack: 25; Second attack: 25. The d4 was an accidental click, but both attacks were critical! I think that means I multiply my damage by 3. First damage: 8/24; Second damage: 8/24)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 d20+10=27 ; d6+2=5 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 6:29:23 PM
Rhys slides to his right to get a better angle on the rust monster and let’s loose another arrow. (Hit AC27 for 5hp).
Active effects: Cats Grace 26 rnds, Bless 27 rnds
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Thursday June 1st, 2023 7:29:23 PM
Ovius summons a celestial dog at D8, and orders it to remain in place. He then casts Message and whispers to the minotaur, "Promise you'll get me out of here, and I will help you finish off these evil people."
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 32/32 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday June 1st, 2023 9:13:21 PM
As the head of his warhammer cracks and ages, Linden looks at it in disgust. Not willing to risk his favorite blade, he continues to try and pound away with his damaged hammer but the beast is just too nimble for Linden's attacks. Come on, give me one good shot here."
The countdown 5- DM BrianZ d20+6=24 ; d20+2=18 ; d6+1=3 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+3=4 ; Friday June 2nd, 2023 7:44:03 AM
Kwarsk connects solidly with the necromancer as he steps away. When he moves up and takes another swing, he finds the necromancer is now a little harder to hit. The necromancer grunts in pain, and as he is injured the summoning circle flares with more power. The hungering cultist takes advantage of his chance and swings at Kwarsk, the greataxe thudding solidly off the dwarf's armor.
Paige swings at the cultist in front of her and gets through the armor.
Fingers tries to help her out, and shoots at the cultist in front of Paige, but it ricochets off the armor.
Veldrin hits the cultist in front of him with a solid hit. Twice. The cultist drops and will chant no more. (when scoring crits, use the dice roller to roll it out.)
Rhys scores another solid hit on the rust monster.
The priest known as Ovius completes a summoning spell, and a dog appears nearby. It seems not all the cultists are evil after all! He asks for help, and offers to help in return
Linden continues to hold off the rust monster, but his weapon has been damaged.
-the wolf tries to bite Veldrin again, it isn't sure why his meal is fighting back. Veldrin takes 3 damage -the rust monster, frustrated at the food that is being swung around tries to get it again, and bites at Linden as well(reflex save DC15 to avoid warhammer being destroyed) -T2 takes a step back and casts a spell at Paige(DC 14 will save or affected by hold person) -T3 casts a spell at Veldrin(Dc 14 will save or affected by hold person) -The hungering cultist steps up behind Kwarsk and takes another swing with the axe, but the dwarf's armor is too tough -the necromancer laughsYou can't stop it now, see how it glows! You'd better run before the demon is released! He concentrates and then casts a spell(DC 17 check passed) and then strikes at Kwarsk with the magical energy. The attack misses, but the necromancer's hand is still charged with crackling energy.
T1- dead T2- 7 dmg taken(bane) AC18 T3- (bane) AC18 w1- w2- dead H- I- (bane) N- 13 dmg taken rustmonster- 19 dmg taken, AC 17
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 25/28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Friday June 2nd, 2023 11:52:16 AM
Knowing how Message works, Fingers whispers back:
Deal! Get the children out. How do we stop the demon?[b]
He turns to Rhys and Linden and barks: [b]Will you two ignore that thing and do something useful!
And with that, he runs across the circle - most of the way, anyway - and starts freeing the child at H14.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 d20=2 ; Friday June 2nd, 2023 2:25:43 PM "Deal!," Ovius replies, and the dog circles back behind the cultist next to Paige for a flanking attack, but merely bites a robe.
Meanwhile. Ovius hustles over to the child at I14 and attemps to free them.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 32/32 d20+5=22 ; d20+8=22 ; d6=2 ; Friday June 2nd, 2023 6:06:10 PM
This time avoiding the rust monsters attack, Linden hears Fingers message and throws down the warhammer in front of the rust monster. ”On it, going after the far cultist”. Moving aside Veldrin, Linden neatly pulls his bow and looses an arrow at one of the chanting cultists (T3)
Reflex +5=22, Drop Warhammer, Move 20’ to I8,Draw Bow (free w move), attack T3 +8 = 22; Dmg = 2 [/i] move may trigger AoCs, doing anyways
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 31/32 CMD 13 d20=3 ; d20=15 ; d20=18 ; d6=5 ; Friday June 2nd, 2023 7:03:44 PM
As the cultist weaves his spell, Paige has a moment of panic as the magic threatens to overcome her, but she digs deep (burned a Hero point - first roll 3+8=11/fail, second roll 15+8=23/made) and is able to shake it off. Surprised at the sudden appearance of the canine behind the cultist, Paige elects not to look a gift dog in the mouth, and attacks T2 once again - connecting solidly (hit 18+7*+1 Bless +1 Flanking = 27, for 5+4 = 9 damage)
(I]DM Sanity info:
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 6/10 rounds
Folks! Don’t forget to add Bless - all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 26/30 rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (21 rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used
Used 1 Hero point - one more left![/i]
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP13/22 d20+3=15 ; d20+3=6 ; d6+2=8 ; Friday June 2nd, 2023 7:06:25 PM "The wolf keeps biting me!" Veldrin strikes at the wolf. First Attack: 15; Second Attack: 6 First Damage: 8
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 d20+10=24 ; d6+2=6 ; Saturday June 3rd, 2023 7:33:03 AM
Rhys bristles at the Fingers suggestion that he has not been useful. ”What has that bull-headed rogue done other than prance about and feint” he thinks. Nevertheless the elf abandons his attack on the rust monster and slides to his left, bringing the necromancy clearly into his line of sight. He knocks another arrow and with a slo, steady exhalation lets it slip from his fingers. (Hit N AC 24 for 6 dmg)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=7 ; Saturday June 3rd, 2023 10:39:31 PM
Kwarsk, seeing the Necromancer with glowing hand but mere feet from a child, acts! Kwarsk rushes to protect the child!
(OOC - Kwarsk Moves J16 to J14, sharing the square with the bound child; per emailing with DM Brian, Kwarsk can be in the square "standing over" the child to protect the child. That's exactly what Kwarsk is doing.
Kwarsk triggers an AoO from both H and N in doing so.)
From his new position, Kwarsk aims to split the Necromancer in two, backhanding his waraxe to the right and then Powerfully slicing from right to left across the Necromancer's vitals, but again the Necromancer anticipates Kwarsk's telegraphed swing and steps back a foot at an opportune moment, the blade once again completely missing him!
The countdown 7- DM BrianZ d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+6=20 ; 2d20=21 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=12 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 6:25:56 AM
Fingers makes a bold move, across the summoning circle and starts freeing the children. (Fingers takes 6 damage, the rune on the floor of the circle flares as Fingers runs across it. You can now hear a low growling sound)
Ovius agrees to help. He sets his summoned help against a cultist, and then moves in to help free one of the children. (Ovius takes 4 damage from moving across the circle)
Linden feeds the rust monster, then shoots an arrow at Cultist3, scoring a minor hit.
Paige shows her resolve and shakes off the spell. She attacks the cultist, and connects with a solid hit.
Veldrin attacks the wolf, tired of its' biting. He scores a hit, and the wolf staggers from the blow.
Rhys takes in sight on a new target and shoots an arrow at the necromancer, scoring a hit.
Kwarsk re-positions to defend the children. He takes a swing at the necromancer, but the movement has thrown off his aim. (The hungering cultist and necromancer both miss AoO)
The cultists unleash a wave of negative energy(T3 moved in). Paige, summoned dog, rust monster, Linden, Veldrin, wolf and Rhys- take 8 damage, or DC 14 will save for half. The wolf fails, and slumps to the ground and moves no more.
The rust monster gets hit with the negative energy but seems content to munch on whats left of the warhammer. As the final bits crumble to dust, it starts to look around for more food...
The hungering cultist steps up and takes a swing at Ovius, but misses.
The necromancer takes a step back and tries to blast Kwarsk with fire. The beam of fire strikes Kwarsk's shield, but fails to cause injury. (scorching ray cast) The necromancer curses and seems concerned for the first time.
Fingers can feel the energy of the rune pull at him as the light coming off of it begins to strobe.....
T1- dead T2- 16 dmg taken(bane) AC18 T3- 2 dmg taken(bane) AC18 w1- dead w2- dead H- N- 19 dmg taken rustmonster- 23 dmg taken, AC 17
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP 9/22 d20+3=16 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=13 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+2=6 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 10:55:28 AM
Veldrin feels the wave of negative energy wash over him. It burns his mind, but only for a moment, as he's able to shake off the majority of its harmful effects (Will Save: 16). He then charges at the nearest cultist (T3) and strikes with his twin blades.
Duel Wield + Favored Enemy First Attack: 23 Second Attack: 13 First Damage: 6 (the second d6+4 roll was a misclick) Second Damage: 6
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 19/28 | CMB:6 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 d20+5=6 ; d4+3=5 ; 2d6=12 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 2:18:25 PM Try not to make them bleed! Fingers calls out. I think blood helps the summoning!
He runs to flank the hungering cultist. If Fingers still had his blackjack, he could do damage that wouldn't bleed, but (a) he's not even sure this individual can bleed, and (b) he dropped the blackjack in front of the rust monster long ago. (With any luck, the hungry ruster will remember that it's still in D8).
So rather than gore the hungering cultist, Fingers tries to punch him.
Att: d20 +3 +2 (sneak attack): 6 Almost certainly misses, but just in case: Dam: 1d4 + 3 (STR) + 2d6 (sneak attack) = 5+12=17
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=8 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 2:26:07 PM
Kwarsk senses the tide of battle turning... glancing at the newcomer (Ovius) who was trying to untie one of the children, and who was attacked by the hungering cultist... Kwarsk says, "Newcomer, keep the greatsword busy - I have true evil to bury!" and with that Kwarsk takes a step (J14 -> K14) and whirlwinds a Powerful underhand chop at the Necromancer, aiming to cut off his head from below, but once more the fell dead-defiler steps back at an opportune moment. Were Kwarsk any other hero, he might be tiring, but dwarven endurance is endless and so Kwarsk battles on, stern face set against the embodiment of evil before him!
*(OOC - DM Sanity - round 6 of 10 for potion of Shield of Faith)*
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 d20=19 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 3:18:15 PM
Ovius takes a 5-foot step to be next to H at H15, and attempts to defensively cast Mage Armor on himself. He easily succeeds, and now has a wall of force to provide him some protection against attack.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 21/26 d20+4=23 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=18 ; d10+4=7 ; d10+4=7 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 3:18:17 PM
Rhys fights off some of the necromancer’s spell (Will 23) and spots Veldrin in close combat with one of the cultists. He shoulders his bow and unsheathes his sword in what appears to be a single smooth motion. A few quick steps brings the elf into a flanking position from which he strikes out at the distracted cultists. The long curved blade almost sings as it cuts through the air and into T3 (Hit AC33 (Nat 20 hit AC 18 to confirm critical) for 7or 14 hp if crit is confirmed. A thin smile creases the elf’s lips as the sword finishes in position to defend against any retaliation.
Active effects: Bless 21 rounds, Cats Grace 22 rounds, AC vs AofO 25
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 d20=19 ; d20=12 ; d4=3 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 3:24:27 PM
The dog summoned by Ovius survives the blast of negative energy and makes one last attack against T2 before disappearing again to the celestial plane. It bites the cultist, ripping its arm before vanishing.
12+2+4 for flanking = 18; damage 3 + 1 = 4
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 d20+1=4 ; d20+7=17 ; d6=3 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 6:07:10 PM
Skin burning from the negative energy pulse, Linden grimaces at the pain and pulls away with his bow as he sees Rhys and Veldrin corner the offending cultist. Re-aiming at the hungering cultist, Linden lets another shaft loose hoping to slow down the cultist's attack on new companion.
Will Save+1=4, Bow Attack +7(+1) = 18, damage=3
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP27/32 CMD 13 d20=7 ; d20=10 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 5th, 2023 10:54:47 PM ”Aaaaaagghhh!” cries Paige as she takes damage from negative energy unleashed by the cultist (Will 7+8 = 15, just made!) however through force of will she somehow manages to resist the full effects (4 dmg).
The cleric retaliates, (Hit AC 10+7* +1 Bless +1 Flanking *if celestial companion sticks around long enough! * = 19/18, for 4+4= 8 dmg) The half-elf blinks when the doggo vanishes from behind the cultist, then squints with steely determination and fixes her gaze on her opponent.
DM Sanity info:
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 5/10 rounds
Folks! Don’t forget to add Bless - all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 25/30 rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (20 rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used
Used 1 Hero point - one more left!
The countdown 8- DM BrianZ d20+6=10 ; d10+3=9 Tuesday June 6th, 2023 7:59:52 AM
Veldrin moves up and hits the cultist with a sharp blade
Fingers gives a warning about the ritual as he flanks with a cultist(miss). Is he right? Is there a blood connection?
Kwarsk continues t keep the necromancer busy, but missed his attack
Ovius casts a defensive spell. The summoned dog bites the cultist, and then disappears back whence it came. (OOC- try to keep your post including summoned creatures to a single post)
Rhys takes advantage of a flank, and hits the cultist in a vulnerable spot in his armor. The man grunts in pain and then falls to floor, dead.
Linden shoots an arrow at the Hungering cultist, but the shot goes wide(-4 to hit without precise shot)
Paige hits the remaining cultist and drops her opponent to the ground. (flanking is +2 to hit, but the dog was already gone. 18 still hits)
The necromancer steps back and casts a spell. DC 14 spellcraft to read:Highlight to display spoiler: {false life} No! stay back, the ritual is almost complete! The necromancer appears to be concerned for his life and calls the Hungering cultist over to aid him.
The hungering cultist swings again at Ovius, and misses again. Then he moves to support the necromancer. Hands off the master! You must not interrupt the summons! (Ovius and Kwarsk get AoO on the Hungering cultist)
The rune on the floor glows once more, almost seeming to be in sync with the Necromancer's spell. A face, a very Large face, pushes against the thinning fabric of reality....
T1- dead T2- dead T3- dead w1- dead w2- dead H- N- 19 dmg taken, gains 9 temp hp rustmonster- 23 dmg taken, AC 17
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 21/26 d20+13=19 ; d10+4=6 ; Tuesday June 6th, 2023 8:35:53 AM
Rhys sees an opening and charges the necromancer, his sword still wet with the life force of the dead cultist he had just slain. Again the blade slashes out, this time at the necromancer (Hit AC 19 for 6HP).
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP27/32 CMD 13 Tuesday June 6th, 2023 10:18:34 AM
Ignoring the dead cultist at her feet, Paige hustles over to the corner of the summoning area (13E). Taking a deep breath, she channels magic through her holy symbol, hoping the spell will interrupt the summoning of whatever the necromancer is trying to birth into the Wold! She targets her spell on Rhys’ blade, encircling the fighter (as well as the necromancer!) with a 20 ft. radius of Silence. http://legacy.aonprd.com/coreRulebook/spells/silence.html#silence
DM Sanity info:
Silence - cast on Rhys’ blade - first round
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 5/10 rounds
Folks! Don’t forget to add Bless - all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 25/30 rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (20 rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 1/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used
Used 1 Hero point - one more left!
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 d20=9 ; Tuesday June 6th, 2023 11:22:06 AM
As he braces for the cultist's assault, Ovius is surprised to see him move away to defend the necromancer. He swings his staff at the cultist as he slips away, but is too slow to land a blow.
Relieved that he at least is free of the threat of being sliced in half, he takes a step toward the friendly minotaur and casts Enlarge Person on him.
He says to Fingers, "He won't be able to run away from you now."
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP 9/22 Tuesday June 6th, 2023 11:57:03 AM
Veldrin, being very careful to avoid attacks from the enemy, runs into a flanking position behind the necromancer. He's prepared to attack with all his force on his next turn.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP27/32 CMD 13 Tuesday June 6th, 2023 2:07:56 PM
OOC: all level 2 spells used. Will update next post.
Finding himself amusingly, if redundantly, larger than before, Fingers attempts to grab the Hungering Cultist.
d20 + 7 (CMB) + 1 (bless) + 2 (flanking) = 28 If successful, I have to pull him to K16, and we're both "grappled".
DM Sanity Info:
Enlarge Person. For the next 1 minute: Str 17 (Mod +3). Dex 12 (Mod +1) Attack penalty: -1 Final: Melee attack bonus: +3, extra +1 damage. Ranged attack bonus: +1 AC penalty: -1. Final AC: 12 CMB: 7, CMD: 18
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 Tuesday June 6th, 2023 7:48:31 PM
With the Necromancer surrounded by his companions and no clear shot within his abilities, Linden curses to himself "Come on, just need an opening, to hell with him."
Turning back, Linden looses an arrow at the rust monster
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 d20+8=22 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 6th, 2023 7:50:38 PM Sorry, wrong button click
The shot sails across the short distance and but only slightly strikes the creature.
Bow Attack +8=22, Dmg d6=1
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=19 ; d10+4=11 ; d20+6=12 ; Tuesday June 6th, 2023 11:16:19 PM
Kwarsk says, "Not so fast, greatsword," as he takes a Powerful backhand swing at the Hungering cultist, appearing to slice deep into the foe!
(OOC - hit AC 19, for 11 damage.)
Silence falls...
Kwarsk gains a half-grin, perhaps because he no longer has to hear the evil necromancer blather anymore, and steps (K14 -> L14) to follow him, winding up another Powerful overhead chop seeking to vertically bisect the foe... and here comes the swing... catching a bit of armor (AC 12) but little else. Kwarsk watches for any Opportunity to take advantage of the cultists' poor tactical choices again...
The countdown 9- DM BrianZ d20+5=20 ; d20+6=7 ; d6=2 ; d20+6=20 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 8:05:07 AM
Rhys moves in, and hits the necromancer with a savage cut.
Paige silences the area, cutting off the Necromancer from his magic
Ovius gives Fingers a boost with a helpful spell
Veldrin moves into a spot to keep the necromancer busy
Fingers grabs a hold of the Hungering cultist, and succesfully starts a grapple
Linden shoots another arrow at the rust monster. He scores a hit but the creature barely noticed.
Kwarsk follows the necromancer, ready to pounce on an opportunity
the rust monster trots over to Linden to see if he has anything to eat. (Hit a random metal weapon or object, reflex save DC 15 to avoid)
The hungering cultist tries to break the grapple, he succeeds, only to find himself free, without his axe, standing in front of a very large minotaur
The necromancer seems to unleash a tirade of cursing. If you had heard it, you may have been impressed. He takes a swing at Kwarsk with his charged spell, and misses again as it fades away and dissipates. Then he moves over to stand on the summoning rune. Now, just outside the range of the silence spell, you can hear him once more. Take me master and be unleashed upon this Wold! The area flares briefly with light as it seems to suck some energy out from the necromancer....
Kwarsk, Rhys, and Veldrin get AoO on the necromancer as he moves.
T1- dead T2- dead T3- dead w1- dead w2- dead H- 11dmg taken N- 27 dmg taken, gains 9 temp hp AC 18 rustmonster- 24 dmg taken, AC 17
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 d20=3 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 10:24:28 AM "You'll pay for your treachery now, foul deceiver!" Ovius shouts at the necromancer as he moves next the captives at G14 and uses his Hand of the Apprentice power to launch his staff at the wizard, but it flies by his head.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=19 ; d10+4=10 ; d20+6=12 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 1:20:27 PM
Kwarsk takes advantage of the Powerful Opportunity to try and cut off the evil necromancer at the knees, perhaps even doing so!
(OOC - hit AC 19 (includes Bless and Power Attack).
IF DM Brian says N's path had to cross between Fingers and Kwarsk, THEN hit AC 21 (from flank; Fingers has 15' Reach right now, and offers many more squares for Kwarsk to flank with).
Damage = 10.)
Kwarsk, torn on choosing between the closer target (H), and the hated target (N)...
Kwarsk moves to attack N unless N is already down from the three attacks of opportunity from the Patchers, in which case Kwarsk would move to attack H instead.
Kwarsk scowls at his target (see above), and strides quickly over to him and executes a Powerful slice from right to left, bouncing off armor (hit AC 12).
(OOC - DM Brian, please place Kwarsk adjacent to whomever his target ends up being at the conclusion of the three attacks of opportunity from the Patchers.
(OOC - DM Sanity - round 8 of 10 for potion of Shield of Faith))
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 21/26 d20+13=29 ; d10=2 ; d20+11=22 ; d10+2=9 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 1:55:13 PM
Rhys spins to his right as the necromancer begins to flee, his sword moves in synchrony, cutting through the air towards his opponent’s abdomen. (AoO Hit AC 29 for 4hp). Without a second thought the elf follows him into the summoning circle and attacks again (Hit AC 22 for 9 hp). The silence spell on his sword follows the necromancer and provides Rhys with a serenity that allows him to Foucault on his enemy.
Active effects: Bless 25 rnds, Cat’s Grace 26 rnds, Silence
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 d20+8=21 ; d6=5 ; d20+5=23 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 9:30:12 PM
Leaping back from the creatures advance and underterred by his almost harmless last shot, Linden refocuses and fires again at the rust monster. A solid round, this time the arrow bites deeper into the creatures back. ”Come on, there has to be a weak spot somewhere on this thing.”
Attack +7(+1) = 21, Dmg=5, reflex save +5=23
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP27/32 CMD 13 d20=15 ; Wednesday June 7th, 2023 9:33:57 PM
Paige notes that one of the newcomers to the party isn’t looking too good, so she hustles over to Veldrun (K15) hopefully evading the necromancer’s minion. ”Hold on pal! she announces, [/i][/b]”I’ll have you fixed up in a moment![/i][/b]
DM Sanity info:
Silence - cast on Rhys’ blade - 2nd round
Bane on enemies -1 to attacks and saves vs fear effects 1 minute or 4/10 rounds
Folks! Don’t forget to add Bless - all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes or 24/30 rounds
* includes Bull’s Strength - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes (19rounds remaining)
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 2/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Whatever happens next, Fingers doesn't want the prisoners to be here. Gesturing emphatically within the Silence spell, he (picks up/grabs the hand of) one or more of the children and hustles them around the western side of the circle, and motions for Ovius to help.
(OOC: Not sure which, if any, of the prisoners have been successfully untied. DM-Brian, please place far Fingers as far as he can go with one or two of the prisoners)
The countdown 10- DM BrianZ d6=5 ; Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:01:53 AM
Ovius takes a shot at the necromancer, but it flies wide.
Kwarsk hits the necromancer as he moves(roll will hit with or without a flank), it is a solid hit, and the necromancer staggers as he enters the circle. Then he squares up with the Hungering cultist, making sure not to leave Paige and Veldrin to face it alone.
Rhys strikes the necromancer as he moves, then follows him into the circle(Rhys takes 5 damage from the summoning rune). Rhys follows up with another attack, and the necromancer drops to the ground, a look of defeat upon his face.
Linden puts another arrow into the rust monster, and this time, the creature falls over from its' wounds
Paige moves over to Veldrin, to provide some support.
Fingers grabs Musetta and the other orphans and tries to get out of the way. Fortunately the work that was already done to free them has paid off and they are all able to move with the minotaur.
The summoning rune flares briefly with the necromancer's death and then begins to fade. Whatever it was that had nearly broken through into your plane of existence is sent back to its' own realm. Before it faded, you could see its' face, and you feel that it saw yours as well.
With the death of the necromancer, the hungering cultist has no more fight left. He drops his weapon and sinks to the floor in defeat. He says something, but inside the silence spell, you cannot hear it.
T1- dead T2- dead T3- dead w1- dead w2- dead H- 11dmg taken N- dead rustmonster- dead
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP 9/22 Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:23:03 AM
While others might be more concerned with the well-being of the prisoners, Veldrin's eyes are only for the surviving cultist. The surface drow grabs the sole survivor of the summoning ritual and drags him out of the arcane energies still swirling in the basement. "What?" he shouts. "What are you saying? And what was that creature you were trying to summon?"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 21/26 Thursday June 8th, 2023 2:01:18 PM
Rhys sheaths his sword, reaches downs and drags the necromancer’s corpse out of the summoning circle. Those that are watching can see him speaking to the dead body with a serious expression on his face, but no sound escapes the silence spell still surrounding him.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 19/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Thursday June 8th, 2023 4:41:47 PM
Fingers moves with the children to the stairs, picking up his blackjack on the way. As soon as he can, he'll squeeze to get up the stairs and be sure the bedroom is clear before beckoning the children to follow.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP27/32 CMD 13 d8=2 ; Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:21:22 PM
Paige sees her friend’s lips moving, but no sound reaches her ears. With a shrug of her shoulders, she dispels the magic she had cast upon Rhys elven blade.
Returning her attention to Veldrun she touches him lightly with her wand of magical healing (2+2=4 HP restored). ”That might hold you for a while, friend, while you question this…misguided fool!” she says in a low voice, addressing the Ranger. ”When I can get everyone together, including the children, I’ll do some channeling that should make everyone feel better.” DM Sanity info:
Silence - cast on Rhys’ blade - 3rd round/3 (dispelled)
Bless - all party members +1 to attacks, and +1 to saves vs Fear affects - 3 minutes - 2 minutes remaining
Bull’s Strength (on Paige) - +4 enhancement bonus to strength - 3 minutes or 15 rounds remaining
Orisons: 0/4 used - light, purify food and drink, detect magic, read magic Level 1 spells: 3/3 used - bane, bless, magic weapon Level 2 spells: 2/2 used - silence, hold person Domain spells: 1/2 used - bull’s strength, shield other
Channel energy: 0/6 used
Wand CLW2 - 29 charges remaining
Used 1 Hero point - one more left
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 Thursday June 8th, 2023 8:36:36 PM
Kicking the remains of his warhammer, Linden grimaces and stows his bow. Turning back to his companions, he inquires ”Was that what you all were expecting? Weee, that got intense fast. Thank you for the quick work.”.
Following after Fingers, Linden helps guide the children.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 d6=3 ; Thursday June 8th, 2023 9:29:50 PM
[b]"Thank Alemi that's over," Ovius says as he walks down to G16 and channels positive energy.
Everyone but Linden heals for 3
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+5=18 ; Thursday June 8th, 2023 9:48:55 PM
Kwarsk, seeing that Fingers has the children protected, heads over to where Rhys and the dead necromancer are. "Rhys, good... uh... teamwork... yeah, that's the word! You're not bad with that dainty sword of yours," Kwarsk finishes with a sly grin.
Kwarsk sets about checking the necromancer to see what he had on him, takes a gander at the priest's holy symbol (Knowledge Religion = 18) and outfit, and then seriously begins rifling through pockets, hoping this dastardly foe had a diary-writing habit because it's not likely the Hungering Cultist was the brains of the operation. He inventories whatever he finds. During this time he says, "Rhys, care to check the other cultists' bodies? We need clues, preferably in writing, about their plans and so on."
The countdown 10- DM BrianZ Friday June 9th, 2023 7:36:23 AM
The fight is over, and only the aftermath remains.
Veldrin takes control of the remaining cultist, now a prisoner
Rhys removes the necromancer's body from the area of the summoning circle, just in case
Fingers moves towards the stairs with the children behind him, he checks out the bedroom and finds it is clear.
Paige heals up Veldrin, and then looks to gather everyone together to check on their wounds.
Linden helps look after the children.
Ovius helps with the healing, patching a few wounds
Kwarsk looks around for valuables and asks for help in that task. No sense leaving good stuff lying around. (the cultists are all wearing symbols of Marteus)
The cultist responds to Veldrin's questioning. You saw it didn't you? It was beautiful, and it almost broke through to join us. Why did you stop it?
The children huddle near the heroes they already know. They seem reluctant to leave your side, even for a moment.
Veldrin (Ben) | AC16 HP 16/22 Friday June 9th, 2023 8:52:55 AM
Veldrin acknowledges Parige and Linden and their joint efforts to heal his wounds. He feels a surge of positive energy roll through his body. "It? What was it? Who was it?" He looks around the room and then addresses his companions. "Are there more of these fools, or have we stopped the cult from acting in this part of the city? And what do you want to do with this one? I doubt he'll answer our questions. Take him back to our headquarters or turn him over to the authorities?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 Friday June 9th, 2023 10:38:12 AM
Paige needs some time to think about what almost happened, and whether or no there is more going on than this lone incident. Are there more factions of this cult running around? Are they in any way involved with the poisoners, or vice versa? But that is for later…
The cleric answers Veldrun: “once we’ve ‘tidied up’ we should get back to The City. Those kids need to be returned to their people…uh, parents or the orphanage…and that fool handed over to the constabulary. We need to get you and Linden settled in The Patch…”.
The half-elf feels a pulse of positive energy roll over her, and quickly turns towards the unknown priest. ”You! “ she calls, ”what role do you have in all this?”. She gestures spreading her arms wide - mace in her right hand, and wand in her left. Narrowing her eyes in suspicion, she shakes the mace at the human (O) continuing: ”you speak Alemi’s name, but you arrived with the cultists?!?” The red-head’s voice grows louder as she demands: [i][b]”Explain yourself!”
(OOC: HP restored to 30/32 - healing from priest (O) I’m assuming we are out of combat rounds?)
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 24/32 Friday June 9th, 2023 4:19:44 PM "I appreciate the kindness and opportunity to get settled in. Let's hope for more successful evenings in the future. As for the survivor, I suggest the Authorities"
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 Friday June 9th, 2023 4:27:16 PM
Ovius throws up his hands at Paige's accusatory tone. I had nothing to do with this! I had merely replied to a request to help with some magical research. The person who hired me didn't mention anything about summoning demon!. By the time I realized what they were up to, it was too late for me to leave willingly."
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 19/26 d20+5=9 ; Friday June 9th, 2023 5:12:57 PM
Rhys considers the dwarf’s words and smiles in response. ”Thanks my friend, the blade did its job when it was most needed. I may no longer need to have it exorcised by our cleric, for whatever curse lay upon it seems now to have evaporated.”.
The elf sets about searching the other cultists for clues and valuables. He walks noticeably straighter after the wave of positive energy washes over him. If time permits he will he will also search the hidden basement for any other rooms or caches. (Perception 9).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday June 9th, 2023 5:48:40 PM
Kwarsk continues confiscating whatever items the necromancer had, and when done will move on to any cultists Rhys hasn't gone through yet. At some point he's near Paige, and says to her, "Paige, you probably know more than I... what exactly is going on with this Marteus cult? That is, why are they so focused on summoning a nether creature now, in particular? Also, perhaps it's time for you to interrogate the remaining cultist deeply? I can stand there and look menacing with my waraxe," Kwarsk finishes wryly.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 19/26 d20+5=9 ; Friday June 9th, 2023 8:57:02 PM
Rhys considers the dwarf’s words and smiles in response. ”Thanks my friend, the blade did its job when it was most needed. I may no longer need to have it exorcised by our cleric, for whatever curse lay upon it seems now to have evaporated.”.
The elf sets about searching the other cultists for clues and valuables. He walks noticeably straighter after the wave of positive energy washes over him. If time permits he will he will also search the hidden basement for any other rooms or caches. (Perception 9).
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 19/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Saturday June 10th, 2023 9:45:18 PM
None of us has been upstairs for a while; for all we know, Z may have returned with more cultists. Fingers climbs into the bedroom.
Stay on the stairs, Fingers says to the children. Don't open this until I knock three times, or one of the adults tells you to.
He slides the bed trapdoor back into place, then stealthfully peeks out into the hall. If there's no sign of occupancy, he'll creep forward for a better look.
The countdown ends- DM BrianZ Monday June 12th, 2023 7:26:39 AM
The cultist does not seem to have any more answers. It was a demon. That's what the necromancer told us. All we were supposed to do was protect him until the ritual was complete. So close.....
There is some question as to what to do with him.
Ovius explains that he was fooled by the cult, and didn't have a chance to stop them until you arrived.
Fingers checks out the upper floor, and finds that it is clear. If there was anyone else about they must have fled.
Some of the team searches around for valuables. The cult won't need them anymore, and the team could use the funds to prepare for future battles. Aside from the cultists' possessions, a cache of money is found, filled with coin, gems and jewelry.
What do you do next?
OOC- loot list to be sent via email.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 19/26 Monday June 12th, 2023 12:59:33 PM
Rhys collects items of interest into a central location, including the weapons and armour from all the cultists. ”Hey, Fingers! Do you still have those manacles? We could use them to secure this last cultist for transport to the authorities.” Rhys will then secure the hungering cultist with either the manacles if they are provided, or with some finer rope he keeps in his backpack for just such occasions. ”The more you tell the authorities about your cult, it’s leadership and its connections within the city, the easier it will go for you. I don’t think they will easily l forgive the attempt to smuggle a demon into the wold, but maybe if you cooperate…” Rhys converses with the cultist as he works.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 18/19 CMD 13 Monday June 12th, 2023 3:26:22 PM
As the members of the group proceed to search the area, Ovius stands up tall and speaks. "Please let me help you! It's the least I can do to make up for my mistake in signing on with this lot. If there are any others out there associated with this cult, they must be stopped!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 d20=20 ; Monday June 12th, 2023 4:05:41 PM
Paige shrugs her shoulders in response to Kwarsk’s question. ”I dunno. Could have something to do with the proximity to a solstice?”. The cleric will share what she knows of Marteaus http://woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Marteaus which is also pretty common knowledge to most folks in the Wold.
Returning her attention once again to the ex-cultist (O), she enquires: ”by what name do people know you, priest? And, what are you trying to accomplish in this Wold? (Sense Motive = nat. 20! +8=28 to get a sense of the newcomers alignment and motivations.)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 15/FF 23(+Potion), HP 26/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday June 12th, 2023 9:03:26 PM
Kwarsk brings over the possessions of the former necromancer to the pile Rhys is making. Then, perhaps with an unexplainable urge (OOC - today we call it OCD :-) ) Kwarsk sorts the items into separate piles - weapons in one, armor in another, with shields adjacent, and then containers and then the knick-knacks that were inside the containers. This occupies Kwarsk's hands while he listens to Paige's answer about Marteus.
When Paige moves on to question the newcomer... Kwarsk did see him trying to protect a child, so Kwarsk only gives Ovius the half-raise-eyebrow/squint-eye while Paige interrogates him.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 19/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Tuesday June 13th, 2023 12:27:53 AM
Fingers does hand Rhys the manacles he had looped across his shoulders on the way here.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 19/26 d100=84 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2023 5:23:27 PM
With the surviving cultist secured in Finger’s manacles, Rhys turns his attention to the slight human asking to help. ”We all make mistakes. I’m glad you saw fit to help us out with your magic and I think we could use a man like you moving forward. The rest will have to agree, but let’s just say you’re on probation with us for now. My name is Rhys and we are adventurers under retainer to the Black Cathedral…now before you say anything, I know it sounds a bit ominous, but so far they have supported us in helping the poor folk of the Nightmare Quarter and everything we’ve done for them has been above board, including dealing with this rotten mess.”. The elf hold out a hand in friendship, ”and your name would be…?”
(Loot roll = 84)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 d100=90 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2023 5:25:24 PM
Whilst waiting for an answer, Paige examines the human more closely…and can’t help but admire his handsome reddish-purple robes with their interesting markings, and his neatly groomed facial hair. The ‘priest’s’ pale skin gives the cleric pause, and she wonders if his pallor is a result from this episode with the cultists, or possibly some fault of his diet? Possibly a deficiency in good meats and leafy greens?
Lotto for treasure order…90
The countdown ends- DM BrianZ Tuesday June 13th, 2023 5:48:26 PM
Introductions are made, and it seems like Ovius is willing to join up and help.
Questions remain regarding the cult and why they were trying to summon a demon. But the group is defeated, the treasure is collected, and nothing remains to be done except turning the prisoner over to the authorities.
Musetta and the other orphans continue to cling to the heroes. They may need some time to recover from this ordeal.
The heroes have the initiative......
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 18/19 CMD 13 d100=76 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2023 9:06:23 PM
The priest takes Rhys's hand, but turns to face Paige. [b]"My name is Ovius, Ovius Tallmore. I'm a student from Amberlund. I can cast whatever manner of spell you might need."
(Loot roll = 76)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 2d6=6 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2023 10:23:18 PM
Sensing there is no real evil in the human, the red-headed half-elf nods her head in acknowledgement at Ovius’s introduction, adding: ”what Rhys said…” and then suggesting: ”how about helping Fingers with the kids?”
***
Paige will offer healing to those who need it, after gathering them together just before departing the farm (+6 healing to everyone who huddles up). The cleric has no desire to stay around the farmhouse, and is in fact eager to return to Plateau City.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d100=75 ; Tuesday June 13th, 2023 10:36:18 PM
(OOC - loot roll 75)
Kwarsk says, "It looks like we got everything important. Let's get the prisoner back to Plateau City proper and maybe report to the Black Cathedral on the way to the authorities so we have more support when explaining why all these cultists are dead."
With that, Kwarsk mules up and carries a reasonable chunk of the gear, never slowing because Dwarves are just that capable... once up the stairs, he leads the Patchers and kids out of the farmhouse and back towards Plateau City, tower shield first!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Tuesday June 13th, 2023 11:05:26 PM
Rhys spends a moment to scuff up any remnants of the summoning circle, kicking away any markings that might still be active before heading up the stairs and receiving Paige’s healing. He helps Kwarsk carry gear and treasures back to the patch while trying to keep an eye on the kids.
The road home- DM BrianZ Wednesday June 14th, 2023 8:23:42 AM
Introductions are completed, and the team wraps up the cleanup.
Paige heals some more wounds, while Kwarsk and Rhys see to the prisoner. He is compliant and offers no trouble.
You arrive back in the City late in the day. There are several stops that need to be made, but first is a quick check in at the Patch.
Upon arrival, you find several visitors. A few people are waiting in the foyer entrance. There are a pair of dwarves, armed and armored, but dressed for travel. They greet Kwarsk warmly and introduce themselves. I'm Thurgrum, and this is Darag. We bring tidings from yer kin. Thurgrum presents Kwarsk with a tower shield made of stone. This is a gift from your family. Your father had a helping hand in the crafting. They were waiting to send it to you, and asked us to make the delivery when they found out we were headed this way. We can take a message back with us if ye like.
Also, sorry for the intrusion, the lass over there let us in. Thurgrum points to some anxiously waiting children, Isabella chief among them. The orphans start crying with joy as they are reunited, and it may be a bit before you can calm them down again.
There is also a gentleman present. He rises to introduce himself. (And I will let him make his own introduction! Please welcome Alex to the game! Please add a description of your character to your next post to help everyone visualize.)
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday June 14th, 2023 3:58:46 PM
Relief washes over Ovius's face. "Yes, of course I will help!"
He proceeds to help untie them and recites blessings over them.
Once they are reuinited with their families, Ovius attempts to excuse himself. "I have to get back to my studies at the University of Magic. I'm going to be even further behind the other students now! It was a mistake to think I could advance faster by signing on with that hooded fellow."
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d100=43 ; Wednesday June 14th, 2023 9:21:52 PM
Taking in the surroundings of the Patch again, Linden is glad to be back in the City again. Hearing the wizard, Linden speaks up "I wouldn't be so hasty to depart Ovius. These folks have shown me bravery and kindness, and it's just my first evening with them! Perhaps it's worth sticking around to see what else you can learn."
Treasure Roll = 43
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday June 14th, 2023 10:15:59 PM
Kwarsk beams. He replies in Dwarven, Highlight to display spoiler: { "Friend Thurgrum, Friend Darag... hrm... for once I am without words. A moment... (a moment passes) Thurgrum, Darag, please dig my highest thanks to my kin for a gift beyond measure, lower my greatest love to my family for being so thoughtful, and call down that Pantheon has led me to priceless work defending those who need it." (OOC - I invented some artifacts of Dwarven grammar here with the dig/lower/call down references - hope the reader enjoys!)}
Kwarsk sets down his wooden tower shield and takes up the new stone tower shield. To the observer, Kwarsk should have struggled with lifting a stone version of the same, yet it seemed easier for Kwarsk to heft it, strap it on, and shadow-battle with it compared to the wooden tower shield!
Kwarsk says, "This is amazing craftdwarfship Thurgrum! Darag, have you ever seen sandstone move this easily? Look here at these quartzite veins, why..." (OOC - those Patchers unfamiliar with geology geeks have long since been rolling their eyes by now, tuning out the dwarves...)
After a while Kwarsk turns, and says, "Patchers, who's the new guy? Well met sir! Do you have a name?"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Wednesday June 14th, 2023 11:08:04 PM ”So that’s it then? You’re done? Back to the ivory tower? I thought you might be interested in helping out in a more substantive way.” Rhys responds to Ovius’ attempts to excuse himself.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 Thursday June 15th, 2023 12:00:04 AM
The cleric is happy to surrender the surviving cultist to the guardsmen at the city gates trusting they will hand him over to the proper authorities for processing. The last thing she wants to do is bring the minion of Marteus back to The Patch. She leaves Musetta and the two other children to Fingers care.
Paige is shocked at the invasion of the party’s lair! Hadn’t the rogue locked the place up before the group headed out? Where did all these folks come from?
With a shrug of her shoulders, the half elf disappears into the kitchen, to see if she can rustle up some victuals. ”There’s a barrel of dwarven ale in here somewhere…” she mutters, remembering the gift from the miners encamped by the cavern with the blue crystals.
Burton Fleming (Alex) Thursday June 15th, 2023 2:51:03 AM
The young human introduces himself as Burton Fleming and explains that he had been talking to an associate of his called Nintos who had been talking about this group. Nintos had suggested that they might like some magical expertise and as Burton had just left a similar group he had come over to see if that was the case.
Burton is plainly dressed in neutral colours, his clothes are practical for traveling if a bit worn around the edges. At 5’ 10” he is quite tall and he is quite broad but as in enjoying the good life way rather than athletic. He is cleanly shaven with blond hair to just below his shoulders. His eyes are quick and seem to take everything in. He carries a number of knives on his belts.
The road home- DM BrianZ Thursday June 15th, 2023 6:35:18 AM
Ovius mentions returning to his studies, but receives several invitations to stick around and see what he can learn here.
The dwarves seem about to leave, but mention of dwarven ale sees their steps slow to a stop. Well, it might be rude to leave so quickly. I think we could stick around for a meal and a drink. You know so we can make a full report. They are pleased to stay for a bit and there is much clapping of large muscular hands upon backs.
Burton makes an introduction, and is a known acquaintance of Nintos. Perhaps he could be of some help?
While in the kitchen area, Musetta joins and helps Paige. She doesn't say much but doesn't seem to want to leave her side. Isabella and Murray also stick around, but the rest of the orphans return to the coffee shop to share the good news.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Thursday June 15th, 2023 11:15:44 AM ”Well met Burton Fleming. I am Rhys Saelion and this is ‘The Patch’. It is our home, but also our headquarters and it is from here that we dispense healing, medicines, protection and other assistance to the less well-to-do inhabitants of the Nightmare Quarter. The sign outside says it all. We also find ourselves under retainer to the Black Cathedral who also have taken on a guardianship role for the area.”
The elf turns to the other newer members of the party and invites them to tour the building. ”Linden, Ovius, Veldrin…Join me if you wish to see what our humble abode offers.. With that Rhys starts at the front of the building where he shows them the waiting area and front counter, the alchemy lab where Fingers maintains his equipment and practices his skills, the makeshift surgery where Paige treats the ailments of the poor as well as those of the party, the kitchen area and pantry, the lounge and dining area and finally the planning room where a large table has the newly recovered equipment laid our for view.
”Upstairs we have an array of modest sleeping quarters and out the back door their is a walled in compound where we have constricted a small forge and where we store our wagon. There is room for all of us here, and if you are interested in joining us in our efforts to improve the lot of those living in Plateau City and the Nightmare Quarter there is a spot for you.”
(OOC a map of the Patch and a visual of the sign can be found on the game page link at the bottom)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 25/28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:119/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Thursday June 15th, 2023 12:47:41 PM Pleased to meet you, Burton says an eight-foot minotaur wearing leather armor. My name's Muuru but I'm called "Fingers". Mostly I work with locks and traps...
He unslings a large crossbow from his back. To anyone else it might be called a "heavy" crossbow, but Fingers looks like he could fire it one-handed. He points to the lab.
...but in there I dabble in alchemy. If you could make use of the place, let me know. You too, Ovius.
Burton Fleming (Alex) d20+10=15 ; Thursday June 15th, 2023 4:43:06 PM
Burton steps forward, his hand raised "Well met, Fingers. I would be very interested in your Alchemy. Is there anything particular you are trying to create I might be able to assist I have some skill in the craft." Noticing Rhys starting to lead the others away in the tour of the building Burton quickly excuses himself from Fingers company with a quick "We can talk later." He walks after the other group.
Burton pauses as they move by / through the Alchemy Lab (Craft Alchemy Roll 15 to see if he can identify any active work).
As they return to their start point and the end of the tour Burton confirms he would like to help if he is welcome.
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Thursday June 15th, 2023 5:05:52 PM
Test Linking of character sheet please ignore.
Alex
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 d20=11 ; d20=13 ; d20=4 ; Thursday June 15th, 2023 6:19:49 PM
Paige forages in the kitchen, sourcing some victuals for the party, any newcomers, Kwarsk’s friends, and miscellaneous orphans. She snags a package of deer jerky made by Rhys and hands it to the elf girl, Musetta, asking her to be so kind as to offer it around, and put any that is left on the big table. Paige follows with a partial wheel of cheese, and some crusty bread. The cleric watches the orphan with a practiced eye (Heal check = 11+11 = 22) in order to pick up on any lingering ‘injury’ from her ordeal back at the farmhouse.)
***
”Paige. Paige Potter. Cleric of Domi.” Introducing herself, when there is an opportunity, the green eyed, red-headed half elf hands Burton a crockery mug filled with dwarven ale. Paige looks to be about 18 or 19. She’s wearing breastplate (mw) over a quilted crimson vest and cream linen shirt, brown trousers, and brown boots. There is a high Woldian symbol of Domi hanging from a leather cord fastened about her neck. ”I’ll stay with our guests, while you go on the tour of the place!”
Paige will check out the other kids involved in the summoning ritual (Heal check 13+11=24, and 4+11=15).
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Thursday June 15th, 2023 9:28:04 PM
Ovius quickly makes introductions to everyone and checks over his room. As others are discussing, he peruses through any books he finds lying around, occasionally making an approving grunt.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 15th, 2023 9:47:30 PM
Kwarsk nods at Burton's introduction, "Friend of Nintos, eh? I don't suppose you speak Dwarven too, as he did?"
Kwarsk listens to the others for a while, and when Rhys takes the newcomers on a tour Kwarsk turns back to his fellow dwarves.
Kwarsk enjoys making acquaintance with Thurgrum and Darag... with the loss of Nintos, Kwarsk has had no one to speak to in Dwarven.
(OOC - My vision of what Dwarven sounds like is much closer to guttural German than the vision of gamers who try to have Dwarves speak with a Scottish accent... German, I think, does a better job of making one imagine the varied sounds of rocks grinding together when Dwarves speak...)
Kwarsk then shows Thurgrum and Darag the miner's helmet the Patchers found on a recent expedition. Kwarsk tries it on briefly, says something in Dwarven, and the three Dwarves laugh uproariously.
Kwarsk then spends some time asking Thurgrum and Darag about their lives, the work they value, and tried to identify yet more acquaintances they have in common.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Thursday June 15th, 2023 9:57:11 PM
Picking up an apple from the kitchen, Linden enjoys the tour of the Patch. ”You all have done great with the place. I think I recall seeing this rundown as a kid coming to the City. I’ll happily snag whatever space you have left.”
Along the tour, Linden will find convenient times to introduce himself better to Burton and Ovius. ”My name’s Linden and nice to meet you both. I’m a swordsmen and bit of a mage hunter.”. Holding up his hands quick he gestures to Ovius ”Not any mage mind you, think like those terrible folk we met tonight.”
Happy to feel part of the group, Linden looks for opportunities to help stow gear and generally take care of tasks that the Patch needs.
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday June 16th, 2023 2:43:44 AM
Burton thanks Paige for the beer and offers his hand to her in greeting before taking a sip enjoying the flavors as they run over his tongue.
Burton shakes hands with Kwarsk chatting with the dwarf. When asked if he can speak dwarven, Burton switches to dwarven to carry on the conversation. He speaks dwarven in a learned way his pronunciation is good but he lacks the subtilty of clan accents, though a few words betray that he has picked up some from talking to dwarves.
(I agree about Dwarven / German as the latter is a more technical language as for example they would have a descriptive word such as "the nut that holds the thing together" Scottish would say the "1/2 inch nut")
Burton shakes Linden's hand "I'm glad to hear it though I don't know who you met tonight".
The road home- DM BrianZ Friday June 16th, 2023 6:32:43 AM
The heroes continue to get to know each other. Invitations are made for all the new blood, and there is enough room at the Patch to accommodate everyone.
The visiting dwarves help Paige bring the food to the eating area, and after making sure there is enough for everyone they dig in with gusto.
Paige checks the orphans before they go back to the Coffee Shop, and finds only superficial wounds. Paige only finds a few scratches on Musetta's hand. Nothing serious, but maybe a little extra cleaning to help prevent an infection would be useful. She continues to stay close, and Paige sometimes catches her staring at the various heroes' weapons. (Musetta and Isabella are the only orphans still present)
The dwarves are familiar with some of Kwarsk's relatives, and mention a few others he is likely to know from home. The clan is doing well, and profits are up this year.
There is nothing currently brewing in the alchemy lab, but those who are new find it well stocked with supplies.
Ovius does find a few interesting books displayed on shelves at the Patch. Mostly old cookbooks. But it is interesting to note that while they are not unknown, the copies are somewhat rare and not found in every library.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Friday June 16th, 2023 11:14:17 AM
Ovius looks up from one of the rare cookbooks when Linden gestures at him. "I'm telling you, I really had nothing to do with those folk. I just took a job from a man in a cloak who said he needed someone with skills in divine magic, and he was offering decent gold. How was I to know it was to summon a demon?"
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday June 16th, 2023 7:57:19 PM
Burton excepts the offer to join the group and when shown a room will head towards it once the conversation and introductions have quietened.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 Friday June 16th, 2023 8:08:32 PM
The cleric ensures the kids hurts are tended, and that the two hanging around The Patch are fed. Tired, and in want of a good wash up, Paige is anxious to dispatch non-party members. She suggests the two kids return to Puccinni’s and asks for a volunteer to go with her on escort duty, though the orphans’ home isn’t far.
When she hands Musetta and Isabella over to Walid, their de facto guardian, she takes him aside, and explains in a low voice the events and possible trauma experienced by the three orphans kidnapped by the cultists. She suggests he keep them close to the ‘shop’ for a while, but provIde them with some light duties to keep them busy and out of mischief.
The half elf will return to The Patch where she will visit with Kwarsk’s friends. When she has the opportunity, she will ask them: ”so what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever fought?”[
After a while she will excuse herself in order to get cleaned up. Before heading upstairs, she peruses the treasures laid out on the table and considers what might be most useful…and wonders aloud…[/b]”are any of these things magic?”[/b]
Paige will use an orison to Detect Magic on the items laid out on the table…
1st round - presence or absence of magical auras 2nd round - number of different magical auras and strength 3rd round - strength and location of each aura…will need to roll DC Knowledge (arcana) to determine school, and properties, etc. of each aura
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Friday June 16th, 2023 8:33:57 PM
Rhys agrees to help Paige escort the children back to the orphanage. He grabs a slice of cured venison for the walk and leads the way. On his return he finds rooms for Linden, Burton and Ovius. ”They aren’t much, but they have a bed, a chair and a wardrobe and the roof doesn’t leak. I have been meaning to add some creature comforts to mine but we’ve just been too busy.”
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 25/28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:119/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Friday June 16th, 2023 11:52:06 PM Have we got enough rooms?. Fingers wonders aloud. He counts on his fingers. We had a couple of member move on to better things recently. and -- wait, what about Malhynn? Last I saw he was chasing down that cultist. Did ever come back home?
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Saturday June 17th, 2023 8:03:09 AM
Ovius will also accompany the children back to the orphanage. He's a bit embarrassed about it, given his involvement with the people who captured them, but it's the least he can do.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Saturday June 17th, 2023 10:00:02 AM
Having gotten his items stowed, Linden assists Ovius in returning the orphans and then finds himself a new warhammer from a merchant.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday June 17th, 2023 5:59:09 PM
Kwarsk continues to chat with Thurgrum and Darag, and invites, in Dwarven, Burton to join in too, (Burton's ears/any Dwarven-speaking ears, only) Highlight to display spoiler: { "Burton, a nice coincidence that you know Dwarven as Nintos did. Now, let me tell you about this miner's helmet... Kwarsk continues with a grin. }
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Sunday June 18th, 2023 3:16:27 PM
Burton moves over to where Kwarsk is talking with the other dwarves he settles down and listens to what Kwarsk has to say.
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Sunday June 18th, 2023 3:22:47 PM
In dwarven Burton comments that some of the old lore text particularly about stone working and metals and the crafting with both are recorded in dwarven and of course on history so it's a useful language to know. He adds he also speaks elven.
The road home- DM BrianZ Monday June 19th, 2023 8:20:54 AM
Ovius explains his involvement, or lack thereof, with the cult.
Burton agrees to join up, and settles into a room.
Paige and Rhys escort the remaining orphans back to Puccini. Walid agrees he will keep a close eye on them. He seems genuinely relieved that they have returned safe. Ovius and Linden tag along, and check the place out.
Rhys looks forward to when the HQ can be properly furnished.
Kwarsk tells a story in dwarven, taking advantage of the chance to use his native tongue. He offers all who understand to join in.
Paige looks over the equipment seized from the cultists. Some of the items glow with a sure sign of magical energy. Linden hopes to replace his lost warhammer soon.
Fingers does a quick inventory, and yes there are enough rooms. He recalls Malhynn had chased down a fleeing cultist. He then pursued other interests. Possible, you may see him again someday.
OOC- the magic items were listed in the email.
A short while later, there is a knock at the door. A captain from the guard has shown up. He asks for a more thorough report of the cult's activity, and specific information for locking up the prisoner that was turned over. He seems to be in a pleasant mood, and did not bring additional guards with him.
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Monday June 19th, 2023 1:20:37 PM
Burton will sit to one side and listen (if allowed) to the party's report on the cult. Not being present he will have little to add but might ask questions once the captain has left. Demonology is not an area he has paid much attention to but a description of the summoning circle might indicate who or what was being summoned. He will wait and see.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 d20+6=25 ; Monday June 19th, 2023 3:45:58 PM ”Well, you know about that Cloaker business, right? And, the shenanigans at the Hallow Pit?” Paige fixes the captain with a cool green gaze before continuing. ”Given the urgency of the matter we headed over to the cultists lair in an old farmhouse in order to disrupt the ritual. They had kidnapped some children for their ceremony - a ‘blood ritual’ they called it - aiming to bring a demon through a portal and into this realm in order to serve some nefarious purpose linked to the cult of Marteus.”
The cleric looks around at her colleagues, before adding: ”as a team we were able to interrupt the summoning - just barely - and rescue the kids. That one fellow we handed over is the lone survivor of the cultist group. There’s some bodies back at the farm.”
The half-elf pauses, before concluding: ”I can’t speak for my companions, but if it were up to me - I’d burn the place down!
The red head steps back, bending one knee, and restrain her weight on the other, while crossing her arms across her chest.
Diplomacy = 25. No bravado - Paige is just telling it like it is!
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20+10=20 ; d20+10=13 ; Monday June 19th, 2023 4:24:48 PM
Burton raises his hand; "Excuse me Captain, I know nothing about what has happened here but may I suggest you send some people over there...." he glances down at a book he's been taking notes in "to the farmhouse. And take it apart to see if there are any clues to further members of the cult of Marteus. Some diviners might help. Then feel free to burn it down if you wish."
Knowledge (arcana) d20+10 & Spellcraft d20+10 anything on Blood Rituals or Cult of Marteus.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Monday June 19th, 2023 4:27:34 PM
Rhys listens to Paige’s description of events. “There was a single cultist named Zadendi…or something like that who escaped through an open window. One of our group named Malhynn chased after her and I presume caught her because he has not been seen since but his gear is now gone and I presume he has moved on himself.”. Rhys offers a description of the cultist to the Captain.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday June 19th, 2023 9:44:08 PM
Kwarsk adds, "What Paige said.
Also the evil necromancer actually cut the hand of one of the children just as we entered the chamber where they'd set up their foul ceremony. I'm not a barrister, but I seem to recall one telling me once that anyone, like the one prisoner, who was helping the attacker who hurt the child is then also guilty of cutting the child, or maybe of the crime of assisting the attacker. Something like that. The prisoner seemed talkative after he was captured. Maybe he'll confess all of this to you."
Kwarsk then stands there nonchalantly as the other Patchers add their takes.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Monday June 19th, 2023 10:00:55 PM
Linden listens thoughtfully and then adds in ”Thats as bad as I’ve seen as cult in my time in the City. Captain, that wasn’t a mere summoning of some harassing creature, if it had got through we’d have all regretted it here in the Quarter. This is worth the follow up.”
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Monday June 19th, 2023 10:21:10 PM
Ovius also notes to the captain, "It seems the cult is recruiting, as I encountered a member looking for magic users. Perhaps someone could go undercover and learn more about their aims."
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13 T:11 FF:12 | HP 25/28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:119/28 | CMB:7/5 CMD:18/17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Monday June 19th, 2023 10:58:12 PM For what it's worth, Captain, adds the minotaur, the first time we encountered the cultists, one of them said that the point of the summoning was not rampant death and destruction. Something about letting the demon have its way, and believing it could be -- I don't know, neutral or non-malevolent?
True or not, I wonder if such talk might sway ordinary folk. I'm just saying, some of these "cultists" might not be wild-eyed maniacs, just friendly farmers and shopkeepers hoping of a good outcome. They could be hard to recognize among the populace.
I'm just saying.
The road home- DM BrianZ Tuesday June 20th, 2023 7:44:13 AM
The Captain takes notes and asks few questions. He seems satisfied with the report and glad to get this task completed.
Well, the undercover stuff isn't really our thing. But you can be assured that we will send a team to investigate the farmhouse and make sure nothing else is going on there. We did have that other fellow dropped off a couple days ago by your acquaintance, Malhynn was it? Yeah it fits the description. He said he had some other important work to do, then he left.
Well, I just need to follow up with a quick report from those kids and that should wrap this up on my end. On a personal note, you did some fine work there, and the City may owe you a larger debt of gratitude than it will ever know. Patchers was it? Well you have a few new friends in the Guard. My name is Garrick. Keep up the good work.
As the Captain turns to leave, you notice the dwarves nodding their heads in agreement with him. Yup, lots of good folk around here.
OOC- Burton is unsure of any specific reference to Marteus and demon summoning blood rituals
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP30/32 CMD 13 Tuesday June 20th, 2023 9:58:34 AM
Paige is more than satisfied with the Captain’s response and mighty happy to learn that Malhynn got his man. She is sad to learn the magiker was compelled to move on, and couldn’t continue with the party. The red-head had really liked the guy.
For the sake of the newcomers, and the entertainment of the two dwarf guests, the cleric gives a recap of the adventures the party has encountered thus far. http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Nightmare_Quarter_(game) She ponders the possibility of a link between the poisoners and the cultists and the Scar that mars the quarter, but finds no resolution.
The cleric admits to some fatigue, and makes her excuses as she retires to her room. ”I need some sleep if I’m to be of any use to anyone tomorrow.”.
Paige thinks about the work she wants to do in the infirmary and the mysteries of Nightmare Quarter until sleep claims her.
(OOC: checkout the cool illustration of the inside of the Patch (click on link called ‘warehouse’ under geography!)
Burton Fleming (Alex) | Burton Fleming AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Tuesday June 20th, 2023 2:16:00 PM
Burton finishes writing his notes and joins in any conversation ongoing as the night draws in. As things quiet down he will head to his new room. Spotting the darts on the table amongst the 'treasure' he calls back to those remaining "Do you have a dart board?"
With that Burton retires to his room.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/26 Tuesday June 20th, 2023 3:00:29 PM
Rhys bids the Captain of the Guard a good evening and prepares to retire for the night. “Kwarsk…if any of your comrades wish to spend the night there are a number of cots in the infirmary that would likely do. It’s been a pleasure to meet you all, but tomorrow will be a busy day with visits to Berem and Clarisse and no doubt to the catacombs.”.
Once upstairs, the elf hangs his cloak and his sheathed sword on one of the wall hooks, doffs his mithral chain shirt and lays back in the hammock that serves as his bed. He runs the events of the night through his mind but can discern no obvious links back to the unreadable scroll or the curse that lays upon the Scar. His thoughts soon drift to his family and what he will tell them of these past few months in Plateau City.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Tuesday June 20th, 2023 7:21:07 PM
Ovius takes in the accounts of previous encounters with this group by Fingers and Paige, jotting down notes in his journal.
After Rhys has finished, he pipes in: "I believe I could use some linens, too, if I am to sleep here in some manner of comfort."
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Tuesday June 20th, 2023 8:23:50 PM ”Thank you companions for summarizing your exploits, I wish I could have seen this mysterious cave you cleansed and the other sites. Still, while dangerous and bold, your goals and commitment to the community are something to be admired. I hope I can contribute to your cause.”
Sensing his companions are tired, Linden settles in for the first watch with an apple and looking for some tobacco for his pipe.
Say, Burton and Ovius? After you've seen the lab -- and try not to laugh -- I'd like to ask you about taking up wizardry.
I can already do this.... Fingers casts Mage Hand and levitates a tankard to his hand.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday June 20th, 2023 10:51:49 PM
Kwarsk nods at Rhys' suggestion, and makes the offer of a night's rest to Thurgrum and Darag before they return to their journey. If they accept, then Kwarsk will lead them to the infirmary, linens, etc and wish them a good night's sleep, else Kwarsk will wish them well on their journey.
Kwarsk adds, "Thank both of you, again, for traveling all this way to deliver this unique and well-crafted stone tower shield from my father and my family... a marvelous legacy I will work hard to uphold!"
Kwarsk eventually retires to his room, arranging his gear as he does so, and realizes at some point soon he's going to need to stop by the catacombs to sell - his old chain shirt, his old tower shield... maybe some other knickknacks.
(OOC - I forget - do we need a Catacombs run to sell Corebook non-magical gear for half-price?)
The road home- DM BrianZ Wednesday June 21st, 2023 7:56:50 AM
Paige provides some story, and then retires.
Rhys lists a few items on the to-do list, and then retires.
The dwarves agree to spend the night and can take a hint. They gather the offered linens and retire to the offered bunks. They agree it was no trouble, and invite Kwarsk and the team to visit when you can.
Fingers inquires about wizardry, and shows off his beginner skills.
Other basic furnishings are provided to the new heroes, the Church seems almost prescient at times with the supplies they send. Everyone gets some well deserved rest!
OOC- hp are restored and spells renewed. Everyone earns a hero point for stopping the ritual before the demon was summoned
The evening is uneventful, with no screams or attacking cultists interrupting the rest.
In the morning, with much handshaking and fond farewells, the dwarves depart to complete the rest of their business in the City before returning home.
The heroes have the initiative....what would you like to do?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Wednesday June 21st, 2023 11:21:30 AM
On waking, Paige says her prayers, and gratefully receives Domi’s blessings. At breakfast she announces her intentions to give each of her companions a thorough check-up to ensure there are no lasting affects from the encounter. She pays particular attention to anyone who spent any time over the summoning square in the basement of the farmhouse.
The cleric speaks with Ovius[ saying she noticed he had some affinity with healing magiks, and asks him if he is interested in doing any pro-bono work at the infirmary. She explains that she opens it for a few hours now and then and ministers to the unfortunates in the quarter who don’t have access to medical care. ”No pressure!” she adds, unsure of the newcomer’s level of comfort dealing with health issues.” Maybe start with rolling bandages and what-not.”
Paige will volunteer to accompany any party member who shows an interest in visiting the group’s contacts at the Black Cathedral or the headquarters of the Woldian League of Adventurer’s, but has no pressing need to go shopping at The Catacombs at the moment.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Wednesday June 21st, 2023 12:53:18 PM
Burton gets up and washes, he has not cast any spells so doesn't need to study so he heads down to join the others. He catches up with Fingers and agrees to help him with his magic studies. He then heads in to the alchemy lab and has a look through the stores and equipment.
If any of the party are planning to head out he asks if he can accompany them to stretch his legs. He doesn't need anything but is happy to look around. While he waits he grabs some breakfast.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday June 21st, 2023 2:46:29 PM
In response to Fingers's request, Ovius offers to let him look at his spellbook and explains what they do. He's willing to teach help him learn any he's interested in.
He'll also take up Paige's offer to help in the infirmary. It will give him something to do. He says his prayers to the gods before going to bed, then prepares his new arcane spells in the morning.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 d20+8=23 ; Wednesday June 21st, 2023 5:41:37 PM
Rhys awakens early and grabs some bread, cheese and sliced meat for breakfast. If there are any of the orphans about he will recruit one of the tougher looking ones to help him start the fire and get the forge up to heat. With the fire going he assigns the orphan to man the bellows. Two pieces of scrap steel, each some 6 inches in length serve as raw material and Rhys begins the slow process of forge welding them together, folding one over the other and returning them to the fire to once again reach a molten orange colour. The hammer rings incessantly between heatings as the metal begins to be drawn out into the shape of an elven throwing dagger. (Craft Weapon 23). After several hours the elf seems satisfied and pulls the evolving blade from out of the fire and douses it in a small tank of water. What emerges is a straight blade with wavy lines across its surface denoting the different layers of steel that lie at its heart. While there is much more work to be done to grind and sharpen the blade and fashion a handle, Rhys celebrates the first product of his small forge with his assistant and sees him off with a shiny gold piece as his reward.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Wednesday June 21st, 2023 9:00:11 PM
Feeling refreshed from the night's rest in his new room, Linden is ready for the day. While he does want to place an order to the Catacombs for a new warhammer, the possibility of accompanying some companions to the Black Cathedral to meet their contacts is far more interesting. While he doesn't know them personally, he'd be eager to meet and learn more.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday June 21st, 2023 10:27:12 PM
Kwarsk wakes in the morning, beaming over his new tower shield!
At breakfast he thanks Thurgrum and Darag again and wishes them safe travels. When they suggest he and the Patchers visit in the future, Kwarsk's smile shines at the invitation. In dwarven, "Of course, of course! We've already had to visit one cave complex, our journeys indeed may take us to the Scab! We'll see you in the future, then, in the Scab!"
After Thurgrum and Darag are on their way, Kwarsk excuses himself to run some errands.
Before he leaves, he informs Fingers, Paige, and Rhys of his errands, in case the Patchers need him, and gives permission for them to tell the new Patchers as needed.
First Kwarsk stops by the Woldian League of Adventurers and waits his turn for a running test, which he passes, barely.
(OOC - spent 1,000gp on WLA Journeyman dues, selected the Run feat.)
Next, he heads for the catacombs.
(OOC - he is now en route to the catacombs, arriving next post unless recalled by a Patcher)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Wednesday June 21st, 2023 11:45:58 PM
Fingers attempts to be a good student to the two wizards.
By the way, we've got recipes for some clever items -- smokesticks, sunrods, stuff like that. If we work together, I wonder if we can make things more cheaply that buying them at the Catacombs.
The road home- DM BrianZ Thursday June 22nd, 2023 6:55:54 AM
The team shares a light breakfast and then dives into some morning routines. A few people stop by, glad for the aid and help provided by the new local infirmary. It seems Paige has some new help running it.
Rhys works on some crafting, with one of the orphans helping. A strong lad named Brody. It never ceases to amaze that they seem to know what the Patchers are up to or what they need. He is a good assistant, and still has much to learn if going into the trade.
Ovius, Burton and Fingers go over the acquired spellbook. It seems like it will get some use, and will help the team overcome more challenges in the future. (All PCs with a spellbook have access to learn the spells. Fingers will be able to once fully trained as a wizard)
There is some discussion on other crafting options, and Kwarsk heads out at a brisk pace, to run errands and sell leftover loot at the Catacombs. He leaves a note with Paige and Ovius in the infirmary on the way out with his schedule.
Once the morning work is completed, there seems to be some interest in visiting the Black Cathedral and checking in with Berem. Linden looks forward to meeting the cleric who has been involved with this group since the beginning.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Thursday June 22nd, 2023 1:41:41 PM
Paige concentrates as she manipulates the kid’s shoulder using gentle traction techniques. “This might hurt a little, but in a moment you’ll be comfortable again”. There’s a dull pop! as the cleric resets the dislocated collar bone. ”Try to keep him out of trees for the next four weeks.” she says to his mom as she trusses up the kid’s arm, and immobilizes it with a wide bandage around his chest. Taking in the ragged appearance of mother and child she shakes her head, and folds the woman’s hand back over the coins she is holding out.
When mom and son depart, Paige closes up the infirmary, and heads over to the Black Cathedral with anyone else who is interested. She looks for Barem and/or Clarisse.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20+10=27 ; d20+10=22 ; Thursday June 22nd, 2023 3:13:38 PM
Burton talks to Fingers about some of the complexities of magic keeping the discussion light for the moment. When Finger suggests items that they could create he nods; "I have created some before but you need to be careful a sightly incorrect mix and they don't work but with practice it will become second nature. If you have suggestions about what you would like to try first we could start to look for ingredients." During the talk Burton will listen to Ovius input trying to judge his skill level and if he has any area of specialization (Knowledge (Arcana) 27, Spellcraft 22)
When / if the Patchers head out to the Black Cathedral Burton will tag along. It would be useful to get his face known as he becomes a Patcher, Burton smiles at the thought. I need to pick up a target for the darts he thinks as he flicks through his notebook. Thinking of that Burton moves the darts off the treasure table replacing them with 2 gold coins.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 d20+6=12 ; Thursday June 22nd, 2023 7:54:00 PM
Rhys spends some time at the grinding wheel refining the shape and balance of what will be his first throwing knife. He keeps in mind the simple handle he will have to attach as he proceeds, Finally he begins wrapping the handle, first in thin layers of cork and glue and then when the shape is right , a single wrap of pebbled leather and a spiral of thin silver wire. With the handle wrap completed the elf taps the exposed end of the tang until it mushrooms out and secures the handle in place.
With a quick snap of his arm and wrist Rhys hurls his newly forged blade at one of the posts holding up the roof over the forge. It hits point first but does not penetrate far. ”Not too bad…needs some sharpening…maybe some practice on my end…but not too bad.” he thinks.
When Paige announce her interest in finding Berem or Clarisse he grabs his gear and tags along.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Thursday June 22nd, 2023 8:48:10 PM
Ovius helps Paige in the infirmary, preparing bandages and mixing tinctures. He's a big quieter today, now that the gravity of the situation has set in. When he's not helping Fingers learn magic, he'll take some time to study the new spellbook he's acquired and see if he can copy of the spells in it.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 22nd, 2023 11:44:52 PM
Kwarsk enters the catacombs with two wagons, one full of not-picked Patcher loot, and the other some personal gear of his that he no longer requires.
Some interminable time later, Kwarsk arrives back at the Patch, looking for Rhys. "Anyone seen Rhys? I think he selected himself as our treasurer, or bookkeeper or something, and I've got the proceeds from the items not selected in loot pick."
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Thursday June 22nd, 2023 11:58:32 PM
After some discussion with his new wizard friends, Fingers learns that his leather armor may inhibit spellcasting. However, he's heard of some kind of magical bracers that can take the place of armor.
Maybe if he strolls over to the Catacombs, he can see if they have the items in stock, and at the same time get Kwarsk to give him his cut of the day's proceeds.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday June 23rd, 2023 6:15:52 AM
Having been solitary for the past few months of work in the City, Linden enjoys the camaraderie of an active and busy Patch. Early in the day, Linden repairs and rechecks his equipment, ensuring that no further rust monster damage had escaped his previous notice. Thinking of his lost hammer, he mentally reminds himself to purchase a new one after the trip to the Black Cathedral. Sensing that may be later in the day, Linden does some cooking and baking, trying to aid his companions where he best can.
The road home- DM BrianZ Friday June 23rd, 2023 7:29:42 AM
The team completes some morning work, crafting and helping the neighbors. You notice the streets near the Patch are not quite as empty as they used to be, and more of the local citizens seem to give an appreciative nod as they pass.
The team heads to the Black Cathedral, this is the primary temple to Gargul, god of death and life. The place looms over the rest of the district, and can be seen from most spots in the Nightmare Quarter. The skull-like Cathedral sets a macabre tone over the area.
The morning services have concluded before you arrive, and there is just the normal activity by the gray clad priests, city guards, and citizens taking care of final farewells or internment arrangements. You can proceed directly to the Office of Local Administrative Affairs, and upon arrival you find Berem and his assistant as busy as usual.
He greets you warmly and seems pleased to see you. Greetings my friends. And to the new faces as well. How have you been?
OOC- all PCs are at the Black Cathedral unless you specify otherwise in your next post
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Friday June 23rd, 2023 12:59:44 PM ”Busy!” answers the cleric, grinning at the Administrator. Paige brings the fellow up to date on the party’s activities - repeating what she told the representative from the City Guard the day before. She thanks the administrator for sending reinforcements: Linden and Veldrun - ”though we seem to have misplaced Veldrun….
Paige goes on to introduce Burton and Ovius (if the cleric/wizard is at the Black Cathedral.) She volunteers that she doesn’t sense any evil in the later, despite his unfortunate episode with the cultists, and adds that the man has started helping out in the Patch’s infirmary.
The red-head considers Berem’s appearance and asks: ”so, have you reduced your consumption of donuts and coffee? Those crullers are gonna kill you!”
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Friday June 23rd, 2023 4:37:42 PM
Rhys stand in the background and keeps an eye out for Clarisse.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday June 23rd, 2023 4:46:42 PM
Burton nods when he is introduced by Paige to Berem but says little to nothing during the meeting. He glances around the cathedral while Paige repeats the Patchers encounter with the cultist's.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Friday June 23rd, 2023 5:40:07 PM
Ovius responds to Berem's query: "I am doing quite well, sir. How about yourself?"
He briefly scans the ceiling. "This is my first time in the legendary Black Cathedral. Would you mind if I had a look around?"
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday June 23rd, 2023 8:55:07 PM ”Administrator Berem, so nice to see you again. Thank you for connecting me with the Patch, it certainly has been memorable to-date!”. After exchanging of pleasantries, Linden pays close attention to Paige’s story to ensure he understands how they have got to hear, although it’s difficult to pay attention amongst the gothic surroundings.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday June 23rd, 2023 10:37:45 PM
Kwarsk arrives at the Black Cathedral after having found the Patch empty but for an orphan or two who told him where everyone went.
Kwarsk does not intrude on Paige doing the talking, but walks over to Rhys and whispers, "Rhys, have you become treasurer of the Patch? If so, I report that sales at the Catacombs resulted in the sum of..."
(OOC - sum should be 692gp plus 2.5gp more (market price 5gp) = 694.5gp. (AonPrd.com reports the whip was published in Ultimate Equipment and in three other Paizo books)
Divide by 6. (Paige, Rhys, Fingers, Kwarsk, Linden, and Ovius.)
2,126gp 5sp 8cp each, with a remainder of 2cp to the orphans' fund.
DM Brian, DM Melvin - the catacombs sale is pending, but do you feel confident in the math enough that the six can add 2,126.58gp to their character sheets?)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Friday June 23rd, 2023 11:12:04 PM
On the way to the Cathedral, Fingers is bending the ears of Ovius and/or Burton about his wizarding plans.
You see, some of those spells don't deal as much damage as my crossbow. But some of those are easier to target, and there's that one that always strikes true. But I also like that one where you toss colored sand in the enemies' eyes -- while they're blind I could get in a few sneak attacks.
Hey, what about Silent Image - If I make an image of wall with a peephole, does that block their view of me? I could get a sneak attack me that way too, right?
The road home- DM BrianZ Monday June 26th, 2023 8:53:31 AM
Berem flusters a bit at Paige's observation. Yes, well, perhaps. But they are tasty and we have to eat!
Berem shuffles through a few papers before settling on one. Ah yes, Veldrun. I'm sorry for the short notice, but I have had to reassign him. There's a minor matter that his skills are needed to resolve.
Berem waves a hand at Ovius' request to look around. Be my guest. Just please make sure not to disturb anyone. Many of these people are here to take care of final arrangements for loved ones, the rest are priests taking care of a very somber business.
Well, I'm happy to say that the business with the cult summoning seems to have been successfully concluded. I do not have any new assignments for you currently. So it looks like you have a chance to relax and continue fixing up your HQ. I am expecting Clarisse to stop in later today, and I will ask her to stop by your place and visit. I am pleased with the new additions to the group and I look forward to seeing your progress. Do you have any questions for me?
OOC- see Kwarsk's post above for paid loot. The Catacombs is open for everyone
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Monday June 26th, 2023 9:15:12 AM
Rhys has no questions for the portly cleric and remains silent. He will keep the rest of his day occupied with performing his Katas and helping others around the Patch. If Brody is hanging about he will give the lad a chance to bang out some stronger door hinges under his supervision. The kid had shown some promise. Perhaps he would pick up an appropriately sized hammer for the lad.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Monday June 26th, 2023 10:23:02 AM
Ovius will spend the day studying his new spellbook, copying over any spells he doesn't already know to his personal spellbook.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Monday June 26th, 2023 10:54:56 AM
As the meeting ends with everyone heading in their various directions, Linden takes up Berem's offer to properly tour the cathedral. Spending the morning amongst the quiet halls, he marvels at the structure and the number of people dedicated to aiding those that have lost loved ones, family and friends. It reaffirms his belief that he is working for an entity that has good intentions for the folks of the City and the Nightmare Quarter.
Remembering that Clarisse is coming by later, Linden takes eventual leave and returns to the Patch. He had only met Clarisse briefly in his initial orientation with Berem and wants to know a bit more about what she may offer them to do.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Monday June 26th, 2023 12:30:21 PM
Paige heads over to the headquarters of the Woldian League of Adventurers to see what training programs are available. The half elf is considering moving up to Journeyman.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Monday June 26th, 2023 4:02:22 PM
Burton will stay with the Patchers until they head off on their own errands. He will then head off to the find a couple of odds and ends to make life more comfortable in the Patch. He will also spend some time walking around the local area to get to know his way around and to get a feel of the area.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Tuesday June 27th, 2023 6:34:19 AM
The meeting concluded, the team heads out to the City, going about some various tasks.
The Black Cathedral tour is somber and you get a sense that the priests here take their work very seriously. You also pick up a few rumors. They seem to be at odds with the location here. Some of them are concerned about the activities that can take place in the Nightmare Quarter at night. Other priests find the daytime activity with the Scar tours and the 'spooky' gambling at the Crypt to be too frivolous. But they are resigned to make the best of it, and get along as best they can.
After the lunchtime meal, an unexpected visitor shows up. Mavros from the Necromancers' guild stops by. He wants to thank the team for saving his life, and those of his students and instructors as well.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Tuesday June 27th, 2023 1:58:41 PM
Paige runs a finger down the list of training programs available with the WLA, and stabs her finger at one of them. ”That’s the one for me!” she says. Turning to the nearest league representative, she enquires what is involved in gaining accreditation as a Journeyman/Run Feat. The half elf has incorporated some cardiovascular work in her fitness program, but running in her armour is another thing. She contemplates the possibility of lightening things up, and ponders if she has sufficient GP to afford upgrading to Mithril!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Tuesday June 27th, 2023 2:49:41 PM
Rhys slips in a quick visit to the catacombs whilst out and about. Beyond that his day is spent supervising Brody in hammering out some door hinges to better reinforce the back door to the Patch.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Tuesday June 27th, 2023 4:40:41 PM
Burton returns to the Patch just before lunch carrying a bag of items (wine, fresh bread, some extra clothes, candles.). He eats lunch with any other Patchers if they are around and will watch and listen to Mavros when he appears. Burton doesn't recall ever meeting him before but is aware of his 'theory'.
Burton will be civil with the mage but it doesn't take a genius to notice Burton is not a fan of Necromancy.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 d20=15 ; Tuesday June 27th, 2023 9:15:02 PM
Ovius wants to hear more about these rumors. He takes a break from studying his new spellbook to speak to the priests at the Black Cathedral, so he only copies a few of the first-level spells to his personal spellbook.
Diplomacy (gather information) = 15 + 4 = 19
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Tuesday June 27th, 2023 9:27:07 PM
Fingers views the items at the Catacombs, and is disappointed to see that the item his friends recommended -- the Bracers of Armor -- are still more than he can afford.
Ah, well. We'll just have to track down some wealthier villains.
Meanwhile he'll pick up some consumables like sunrods and tindertwigs.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Tuesday June 27th, 2023 9:37:44 PM
Linden passes the time with a short trip to the Catacombs but decides to hold off on a purchase as perusing the wares he realizes that better things await if he is patient.
Back at the Patch, he passes the time with Burton and listens to Marcos’s story as well.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Wednesday June 28th, 2023 7:10:39 AM
The WLA informs Paige that a training session will be required, along with a payment. The representative reminds her that it is still possible to run in heavier armor, albeit slowly and perhaps more tiring.
Rhys does a little shopping and then works on fixing up a door. Brody is happy to help.
Burton joins the team for lunch. He listens to what the mage has to say, but it doesn't look like they will be friends anytime soon.
Ovius spends some time with the priests, but not much else is learned. They do hope the area will be improved eventually.
Fingers does some shopping and considers future purchases.
Linden looks at some items as well, but decides to wait.
Kwarsk spends some time maintaining his weapons and armor.
Mavros has his say, and it mostly involves thanking the Patchers for saving the school. It seems his business here is completed for now, and he takes his leave.
Musetta stops by later in the day. She lets the team know the orphans spotted Clarisse working on the Scar again, and found out that she will stop by the Patch after she is finished working. Musetta can be observed looking a little too long at the heroes' weapons.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 d20=8 ; Wednesday June 28th, 2023 2:06:57 PM
Paige pays her 1000GP and does the running test. The half elf is pretty happy with her results, and completes whatever other training and paperwork is involved to achieve the Journeyman level with the WLA. She returns to The Patch, and after stripping off most of her kit and leaving it in her room, she puts a ‘do not disturb’ sign on the bathroom door, and takes a good soak and washes her hair.
Cleaned up and in fresh clothes, she heads over to the Catacombs for some retail therapy.
Paige isn’t keen on the way the orphan, Musetta, keeps glancing at the weapons the party keeps on the premises. (Sense motive = 8+8=16)
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday June 28th, 2023 9:42:50 PM
Ovius visits the Catacombs with some of the other adventurers, but decides to save his gold for a later day.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Wednesday June 28th, 2023 10:25:16 PM
Linden spends the day training and practicing with his bow and new axe. While at first the balance is awkward, Linden usually fighting with a short sword, after a few hours of drills he is content that it is a fine weapon and deadly. Resolving to get more from it, he stows his kit and looks to dine with the others as the day draws to a close.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Wednesday June 28th, 2023 10:48:33 PM
Fingers see Ovius window-shopping at the Catacombs.
Hey! Ovi! C'mere, you're gonna like this! He beckons the spellcaster to a display case.
[B]Look there -- a Wand of Mage Armor! I hear that spell actually protects better than my leathers! I just ordered one and I'm waiting for the raven to bring it from storage. You should think about getting one. A wand, not a raven. I know you've got the Mage Armor spell in your book, but this would save you some...
Oh, your spellbook! Could I look at it again when we get home? I have to choose my first ones. Do we still the one from the cultist? I need to see that too.
Sorry I can't stop talking. I'm a minotaur but my brother says when I get excited I become mostly yak.
I need to buy a spellbook while I'm here, don't I?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Wednesday June 28th, 2023 11:09:27 PM
Rhys is very pleased with how quickly Brody catches on to the operation of the forge and the rhythm of heating and then shaping the hot metal. The boy has an eye for the colour of near molten metal that allows it to be shaped and he has the stamina to wield the hammer surrounded by the heat of the forge. ”We’ll try something a bit more complicated next time” he offers as they clean up.
Between working the forge and practicing his swordplay, the days are quite full and the tankard of ale at the end of each is well earned.
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