The Patch- DM BrianZ Thursday June 29th, 2023 7:57:28 AM
The team continues with downtime, shopping, training and errands.
Paige feels there might be something up with Musetta, but the girl hasn't spoken up yet.
Brody is pleased with his progress and looks forward to learning some more.
Late in the day, as things wind down and the evening meal is complete, Clarisse stops by. She is sweaty, dirty and tired after a day's work. Still, she is upbeat and hopeful that her progress will stick around this time. So, how has everyone been? I heard you stopped a cult?
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Thursday June 29th, 2023 3:19:48 PM
Burton spends a quite afternoon writing in his notebook and helping out anyone who needs it. He glances through his spell book adding some small annotations. As the other Patchers return he offers to help get thing ready for the evening meal, setting table etc.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Thursday June 29th, 2023 4:18:13 PM
Ovius takes Finger up on his suggestion and purchases a wand of Mage Armor. If you want to look in either of my spellbook's, you're welcome. Most of the spells in the cultist's book are too advanced for me just yet, but with enough study, I should be able to pick them up. Then I can help you learn them, too."
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Thursday June 29th, 2023 8:07:43 PM
Linden helps serve dinner and brings out some wine for the gathered Patchers and Clarisse. Passing over the bottle and a glass, ”Hello Clarisse, I’m Linden. Nice to make your acquaintance. Cult, heck they stopped a full on devil about to rampage.”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Thursday June 29th, 2023 10:08:47 PM
Paige tells the story for the third time: Well, you know about that Cloaker business, right? And, the shenanigans at the Hallow Pit? 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. As a team we were able to interrupt the summoning - just barely - and rescue the kids. One cultist survived, and we handed him over to the guards.”
The cleric turns her green gaze on Clarisse, and asks: ”so, what have you been up to?”
The half elf watches the orphan Musetta, out of the corner of her eye. Paige doesn’t like the elf-child’s fixation on the party’s equipment.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Thursday June 29th, 2023 11:19:13 PM
Rhys has not seen Clarisse look so unkempt since just prior to their trip to the Blue Cave when she had been filling in mysterious holes that opened up nightly in the scar… only then did he remember their conversation with the adventurers from Dirt City, The Crescent Moon Trading Company. They had been hunting down creatures called Rakshasa that apparently could simply appear from holes in the ground…”Clarisse, you look like you have been working hard. Are there still holes appearing in the Scar? The WLA sent some adventurers our way just as we were readying for travel toward Isen and they had some theories about those holes.”
When Fingers comes down to dinner he's carrying a few books that had been in the Alchemy lab. He's been spending the last several days with these books.
(OOC: David, can I get a list of the 1st-level spells in the spellbooks?)
The Patch- DM BrianZ Friday June 30th, 2023 8:25:14 AM
Clarisse nods her head with the details of the story. That sounds awful. I'm glad you were able to stop the demon. I don't think it would be related to the Scar, but you never know. Lots of weird things happen around here.
That other team reportedly had some success against those Rakshasa, but I haven't heard anything about them coming up with a way to fix the Scar. It still seems about the same as its' been, with some holes closing up or opening every day. I hope we can fix it someday.
Clarisse grabs Musetta's hand as the girl reaches out to touch her sword. Nothing there for you but trouble girl, what are you doing?
Musetta seems shocked and dismayed. She mutters something about wanting to learn how to handle a weapon. Then, more loudly she proclaims I want to learn how to defend myself. I dont ever want to be a prisoner like that ever again. She seems on the verge of crying, but trying hard to hold it back.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:12 FF:13| HP 28 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:1 Friday June 30th, 2023 12:06:21 PM What she means, Musetta,says Fingers between bites, is that sword is the wrong kind of weapon for you. Seriously, it's as big as you are.
What you need is that special training that young warriors learn. We'll get you a buckler - useful for defense and offense. Shield bashing is effective as well as fun, right Kwarsk?
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday June 30th, 2023 12:11:36 PM
Burton has not faced Rakshasa before so he will ask about them to Clarisse and the Patchers. Taking notes about any detail that are given.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Friday June 30th, 2023 2:52:19 PM
Ovius helps Fingers go over his books. "Wave your hand like this, then chant, and use a bit of colored sand . . ."
(OOC: The contents of my spellbooks are listed on Ovius's character sheet, under spells.)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 d20=11 ; Friday June 30th, 2023 5:10:23 PM
Paige crosses her arms and leans back against the table in the room, facing the truculent elven child. ”There are countermeasures for defending your health and well-being that do not involve weapons, kid.” she says, before continuing: ”you can learn martial arts based on traditions of physical and mental fitness that will teach you how to avoid getting into trouble in the first place, and how to get out of trouble IF it is unavoidable.”. The cleric observes Musetta, gauging the orphan’s response (Perception 11+6=17).
”Why don’t you talk to Walid about getting you a placement at a monastery, or an apprenticeship with a monk?”. Paige looks at Clarisse and arches an eyebrow, ”is there anything you can do for the kid?”
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday June 30th, 2023 8:45:16 PM
Listening to the back and forth about Musetta, Linden laughs softly to himself. Musing in his thoughts, The martial arms can be good for someone. World needs axe swingers as well as mental talents and acts of faith.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Saturday July 1st, 2023 4:49:42 PM
Rhys wonders what else might be creating these holes in the Scar but he has limited experience and knowledge of such things and can only wonder.
As for the child, he can only nod his head in agreement with Paige and Fingers. A child that young should not be training with blades. Why, even under the tutelage of the weapon master for his father’s household he was still using a wooden sword at that age and as part of a strictly supervised training regimen.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 13/FF 21, HP 30/30, CMD 16/20 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday July 1st, 2023 11:05:30 PM
Before Clarisse can answer, Kwarsk speaks up, "Paige, you might not have noticed, but I am trained in the martial arts. I am not just a warrior or guard, but a trained Monk of Pantheon.
I agree that Musetta should not be seeking out danger, but more than once danger has sought her out. I'll speak with Walid and perhaps together Walid and I can find a suitable monastery for Musetta to train in so it won't matter if she has a weapon or armor or not, she'll always be prepared to defend herself, and to escape danger before it surrounds her.
Musetta, I ask for your patience while I speak with Walid, and also I need to stop by the local temple of Pantheon's clerics as monasteries are not always within the borders of a proper city.
What do you say, Musetta, ready to begin learning how to defend yourself in this dangerous Wold?"
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d6=3 ; Sunday July 2nd, 2023 3:25:20 PM
OOC Hit Point Roll Burton's 4th Level roll (3).
Hope your all having a good weekend.
Alex (Burton)
The Patch- DM BrianZ Monday July 3rd, 2023 6:38:04 AM
Musetta nods her head. I think I could be brave enough. She seems thankful for the suggestions of help, and more relaxed than you've seen her lately.
Clarisse enjoys a quick bite to eat with the team. Well, I thank you for your hospitality, but perhaps I should be going and get myself cleaned up.
She seems about to leave and hesitates, acting unsure about something else she may have to say.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20=12 ; d20+3=17 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 4:36:02 PM
Burton watches the exchange between the Patcher's and Musatta but not knowing the girl well keeps quiet.
As Clarisse starts to leave (Sense Motive 12+3 (15)) Burton thinks the women wants to say something else but waits to see if anyone else picks up on it.
If no one else does he will ask "Is there anything else Clarisse we can help you with?"
OOC: forgot to add my +3 to my sense motive roll hence the two rolls.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 d20=15 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 4:39:20 PM ”What is it, Clarisse?” Paige says to the cleric of Gargul in a soothing voice (Diplomacy=15+6=21) ”You look like you need to get something off your chest.
The half elf waits for the woman to spill the information that she obviously has trouble containing.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Monday July 3rd, 2023 5:30:56 PM ”There’s more, isn’t there Clarisse?” Rhys pulls a chair up next to Clarisse and sits down.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Monday July 3rd, 2023 6:26:00 PM
Hearing the jovial tone turn more serious, Lindens sets down his drink and listens carefully to the experienced Patchers who talk with Clarisse.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 d20=8 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 9:17:10 PM
Ovius is still focusing on his discussion with Fingers, but watches Clarisse as she prepares to leave.
Fingers is curious about Clarisse too, but with everyone else badgering her, he's going just eat another roll and listen.
(OOC: Fingers has switched from leather armor to the Mage Armor spell. He'll usually be wearing it if he expects combat. His AC ratings for when the spell is, and is not, active)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+12=30 ; Monday July 3rd, 2023 11:48:25 PM
Kwarsk keeps an ear open to the conversation, but with everyone focusing on Clarisse Kwarsk goes into guard mode, keeping watch on external threats, if any.
(OOC - Perception = 30)
The Patch- DM BrianZ Tuesday July 4th, 2023 7:42:58 AM
Clarisse seems to go back and forth for a few seconds and then the decision is made. I have asked so much of you already, and I didn't want to burden you with this. It's my fight and I don't back down from a fight. But I think you should know, my former....associate is rumored to be in the City. His name is Duncan, and he is very dangerous. If you come across him, use extreme caution. I don't know why he might be here, but he desires two things above all else. Wealth and Power. Please be wary.
She stands up, and seems to be satisfied with her decision to give you the warning. If you need me, I'll be around town. Check with Berem, he should be able to send a messenger. She smiles and rubs Musetta's hair affectionately. Or maybe one of the orphans can find me. They seem very... competent.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Tuesday July 4th, 2023 11:16:47 AM ”Wait! Paige places a staying hand on Clarisse’s arm. This Duncan, is he one of your group that explored the cave with the blue crystals? Feddon Flinsky told us about how you were in a group he led, meant to discover the mysteries of The Scar. The dwarf Emmett was in it. Feddon mentioned an elf archer, a halfling - maybe two, and…you!*.
*DM post Oct. 13/2022
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Tuesday July 4th, 2023 11:33:19 AM ”Tell us more about this man Clarisse. How might we recognize him?” . Rhys unconsciously reaches towards the hilt of the dagger protruding from his boot. A primal instinct to defend rises slowly within him, almost undetected even by him.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d20=6 ; Tuesday July 4th, 2023 5:06:36 PM ”Duncan, ok I won’t forget that name and will be sure to keep a look out. If you find him dangerous, we should be very careful.”
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Tuesday July 4th, 2023 8:41:21 PM
Ovius is now paying more attention to Clarisse, after hearing Paige emphasize Duncan's connection to the cultists.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Wednesday July 5th, 2023 1:57:26 AM
Burton will listen to what Clarisse has to say before asking "Clarisse do you think there is any reason why this Duncan person might target the Patcher's?"
OOC: Working again just needed to log on, not sure why it had logged off.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 2:49:00 AM
Fingers' spellbook already has 20 pages of cantrips; he turn to the first blank page. He also opens a tome from the Alchemy lab, and reviews a list of 1st-order spells. He decide's he'll research True Strike, Floating Disk, and Silent Image.
After dinner he'll borrow Ovius' spellbook and study two of his spells: (vs Spellcraft DC 21) Grease:
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+6=10 ; d20+6=13 ; Wednesday July 5th, 2023 2:52:15 AM
Grease: 10. Failed Magic Missile: 13 Failed.
Drat. Well I can either research them on my own, or wait a week and try again.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7:36:56 AM
Clarisse seems a bit distraught to discuss, but she answers as best she can. Yes, he was the leader of our group. I'm not really sure anymore if he actually meant to discover the secrets of the Scar, or just try and exploit it.
Rhys, he is a dwarf, and has the look of a hunter about him. He is skilled with weapons and tracking.
Burton, I have no reason to think that he has any reason to attack the Patch, or that he even knows you. I just wanted to warn you since adventuring groups tend to poke around and you may come across him.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 3:52:01 PM ”Allright, Clarisse. We’ll try to steer clear of any dwarves named Duncan.” Paige says by way of reassuring the woman, then asks: ” but what about you? Are you going to be all right?”
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7:38:39 PM
Ovius whispers to Paige, Steer clear of him? Shouldn't we be looking for him?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday July 5th, 2023 7:47:28 PM
Kwarsk comes out of his reverie, "Clarisse, a hunter, eh? Sounds like my cousin Harsk, but a lot less polite....
Wait a moment, Paige, you just said Feddon Flinsky was the leader of Clarisse's group? And Clarisse, did you just agree Feddon was the leader, or are you now saying that Duncan was the leader?"
Kwarsk pauses, awaiting Clarisse's reply.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 10:46:01 PM
Linden takes in the conversation and becomes more confused as it goes on. At Ovius’s suggestion of a search he perks up, sensing some possible danger.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Wednesday July 5th, 2023 10:47:26 PM
Rhys isn’t sure what to make of the confusion around this Duncan character and can’t help but wonder if he led a different group than the one led by Feddon. Clarisse seems reluctant to talk about her past and he for one will respect that. It is enough to know that Duncan is a threat to be aware of.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday July 6th, 2023 12:06:54 AM Wait! Silly me...I had two pages stuck together. That's more like it...
Spellcraft DC: 16 Grease: Take 10 = 16 Magic Missile: Take 10 = 16
How many more are in those spellbooks? About fourteen? And studying each one takes an hour? I'll do more tomorrow.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:05:36 AM Well, both of those things are correct, technically. Feddon was the public face of the group, but when we ran into trouble like a monster or something, Duncan called the shots. I think most of us thought of Duncan as being the true leader, and most of us deferred to him in most things.
Paige, yes, thank you. I'm ok. Drudging up these memories is hard. She gives the cleric a hug, and then heads for the door. I'll be around if you need me. I'll see if Berem has anything cooked up.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 6th, 2023 12:35:31 PM
Kwarsk says, "Clarisse, thank you for your insights. Paige is better at this than I, but... fare thee well until we meet again."
Kwarsk turns to the Patchers and, keeping an eye on Musetta, says, "Friends, do we have any pressing business that would stop me from leaving now to make the rounds with Walid and the Temple of Pantheon to arrange for Musetta's training? If not, I'd best be going, and set things in motion before another group of demon-summoning cultists decides today is a good day for bad things," Kwarsk finishes with a half-smile.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Thursday July 6th, 2023 4:02:39 PM
Burton closes his notebook and sits back to see what decisions are being made. While he waits he picks at his mostly empty plate.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 d20=7 ; Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:24:59 PM
Paige hugs Clarisse back, and watches as the woman leaves. The cleric’s dad had told her that some folks can develop a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event. Years after the event they might still suffer from anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares. The half-elf wonders if that is what is behind Clarisse’s behaviours, and shakes her head.
When Kwarsk volunteers to deal with Musetta, Paige wonders about the kid’s mental health and if that one is another Clarisse in the making? Hopefully the folks at the Temple of Pantheon will be able to help the orphan. ”I’ll tag along with you, if that’s okay?” she says to Kwarsk?
While they make their way about the city, visiting Walid at Puccinni’s, and then the temple, Paige will blather on about the WLA. She will suggest that she and the dwarf might invite Rhys out for a jog so they can keep up their fitness. She’ll speak highly of the ethos of the WLA, and explain to Musetta that she could do worse than aspire to membership. ”The League unites adventurers in fighting evil, in all it’s forms, and in protecting the innocent.” she explains solemnly.
**** Paige’s daily routine will consist of morning chores to keep herself, her room, and the infirmary clean and tidy. She’ll volunteer to help with provisioning the kitchen, but would prefer if someone else does the cooking. She’ll do some sweeping, and dusting throughout the Patch but hopes someone else takes responsibility for cleaning the bathroom. Around noon, she’ll open the infirmary for a couple of hours in order to provide some simple health care to the poorer folk of the quarter. In the evening, before it gets too dark, she’ll take a jog along a route that uses the wider streets of Ripper’s Lane and Roulette Street, with a jaunt down past the Scar, as she circles the Black Cathedral before heading home. She’ll keep an eye open for Clarisse, as she passes the Scar - waving if she sees the cleric at the thankless task of filling holes in that part of the city. (Perception =7+6 = 13, to spot Clarisse, or anything else of interest in the Scar.)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Thursday July 6th, 2023 8:41:09 PM
Rhys continues a daily regimen of sword training in the courtyard behind the Patch, carefully competing each move of the Kata with a smooth precision, redoing any that do not meet with his satisfaction. By the time he is finished his torso is beaded with sweat. During the afternoon he visits local merchants to purchase odd bits of steel, other metals as well as various small blocks of wood that might make good handles for future weapons he might craft at the forge. In the evening he prepares a simple meal for the party including rice, tomatoes, green vegetables, onions and chicken. He seasons it with a bag of mixed spices he procured at the market. Rather than accompany Paige on her run he invites any that are interested to join him at a tavern called Sampson’s in the Trade Quarter where the ale is especially good.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Friday July 7th, 2023 7:54:20 AM
Everyone settles into their home routines. Maintaining and cleaning equipment, helping out the neighbors, cleaning up. Some take advantage of the downtime to train or craft, and scribe some spells. The ale at Sampson's is an especially good batch this year, and the place is kept busy.
With the routines underway, Kwarsk feels it is time to help Musetta as was promised. Paige tags along(as can anyone else who would like to)
You arrive at the Temple of Pantheon in the Gold Quarter to find a busy community center. There are many people here, and a sense of helping one another is very strong. Some are here to seek help to defend themselves against accusations, or even a sponsor for court. Some are here as victims of a crime seeking help. And many are here to help others. Overall, a feeling of justice is pervasive.
In a courtyard, a small group practices basic forms and stretches. You can tell that some of the students are much more advanced than others, and a few may be close to graduating. The instructor is a lean half-elf with a small amount of gray in his hair.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Friday July 7th, 2023 9:36:25 AM
While the others are training, Ovius returns to the University of Magic library to retrieve his books. Reading through them back at the patch, he discovers some new spells that he thinks may be of use.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Friday July 7th, 2023 10:18:51 AM
Paige lets Kadaz do the talking at the temple.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday July 7th, 2023 1:20:07 PM
Each day Fingers adds five spells to his spellbook.
(OOC It will take about 3 days to get them all. If the "shooting" starts before then, let me know so I can decide which spells I have to choose from that day)
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday July 7th, 2023 5:51:06 PM
Burton will help Fingers with his spell learning and help Rhys test the Ale. The rest of the time he will help anyone were he can with tasks and once they are complete he will walk around the local area getting to know the shop keepers.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday July 7th, 2023 10:03:23 PM
Kwarsk approaches the skilled half-elf as though walking on eggshells, a behavior Paige has not seen in Kwarsk before. Kwarsk ceases his approach to the half-elf at approximately ten feet of distance, and then, bowing, he speaks in a normal voice and a reverential tone.
"Master, hail and well-met! May I speak with you after class? It is... a matter important to me... and I hope you will approve." Kwarsk rises to a half-bow and patiently awaits his Master's reply.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday July 7th, 2023 10:14:31 PM
Having spent the day in training, looking to further master his movements in combat, Linden enjoys the meal Rhys has prepared. Spending a bit of time watching Burton and Fingers with their sorcery, he shakes his head and ponders how their minds even begins to wrap around those arts. Satisfied with his preparations, Linden heads into town to find this vaunted Ale.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 d20+8=13 ; d20+8=23 ; Saturday July 8th, 2023 11:20:26 AM
As the days pass, Rhys makes a second and third throwing dagger. The first forging did not produce the strength of steel he had hoped for but the second attempt produced a fine set of blades, balanced for throwing. Many hours were spent shaping and sharpening the steel to achieve the desired result.
(Craft Weapon 13 and 23)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday July 8th, 2023 11:27:21 PM
Kwarsk's mind runs through mental exercises designed to lower his anxiety as he awaits his Master's reply.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Monday July 10th, 2023 7:36:03 AM
Some members of the team continue research and crafting, and enjoying the excellent ale at Sampson's
The rest of the team is at the Temple of Pantheon.
The Master claps his hands and the class comes to attention. Satisfied that none of the students will move until instructed, Master Tobrel turns his attention to Kwarsk. A stern look and disapproving eye quickly give way to a large and warm smile. I suppose there is no fooling you anymore Kwarsk? I am glad to see you, and I hear you have made a bit of a name for yourself recently. Master Tobrel claps again and the relieved students relax and take advantage of the unexpected break in routine.
Ah, someday they will understand why the training is so rigorous. In the meantime, some of them probably don't like me too much. So, what brings you to visit this day?
OOC- please indicate if you are at the Temple, the Patch, or elsewhere in your post.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Monday July 10th, 2023 10:32:40 AM
Paige stands behind Musetta, and gives the orphan a squeeze on the shoulder by way of support. She watches the class and approves of the discipline evinced by the students. She looks around the temple, and takes in the architecture, before looking at her friend Kwarsk and then turning her steady gaze on the teacher.
Paige is at the Temple
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday July 10th, 2023 3:02:14 PM
(OOC - I'm not clear on how much time has elapsed since Clarisse visited. But the plan is to spend the next three days, until suppertime, working on spells and tinkering in his workshop. Afterwards he'll join the others at Sampson's)
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Monday July 10th, 2023 4:38:23 PM
After finishing any tasks each morning Burton will head out of the Patch and disappear for most of the day before returning late in the afternoon. Upon returning Burton will catch up with Fingers to see how he's getting on and join the others if they head out for an ale after dinner.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Monday July 10th, 2023 6:45:46 PM
Ovius joins the team at the Temple of Pantheon. Since Kwarsk seems to know the Master, Ovius follows his lead.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Monday July 10th, 2023 11:01:28 PM
Rhys remains at the Patch, taking inventory of what might be needed to make it more secure and more comfortable for all of them.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday July 10th, 2023 11:03:48 PM
Kwarsk lightly smiles, and says, "Master, thank you. I have made no name for myself other than as one who continually works at worthy goals.
With me is... are my friends Paige (nods towards her), and Ovius (gestures at him as he arrives), whom you may have heard of as a result of our work towards worthy goals.
Master, the primary reason I am here is this youngling, Musetta. When we Patchers formed an adventuring group on the road to Plateau City we didn't know the beneficial impact we'd have on a group of orphans begging on the streets and starting to move into thievery. Of late, a demon-summoning cult had kidnapped Musetta and some of her friends, even wounding them during the ceremony we interrupted and stopped.
I think Musetta would tell you that she is sick and tired of being a victim. We (gestures at Patchers) agree: we are also sick and tired of Musetta being a victim. I offered to speak to you on her behal. She shows good reflexes and strength for her age, and she would benefit from becoming your student, and if there is an opening, a resident at the temple as well. She is, I think, worthy of the opportunity to truly take her life in her own hands and change it for the better. Master, you know I was a bit unfocused when I began training with you, only thinking about earning guard duty money in "the big city." I am wiser now, and have you and Pantheon to thank for it. Master, will you consider taking her in as your student and as a resident of the Temple?"
The Patch- DM BrianZ Tuesday July 11th, 2023 7:38:37 AM
Fingers continues studying. The knowledge will surely be useful soon.
Burton does some research, and learns a bit about a specific topic.
Rhys considers an upgrade to the Patch, and takes inventory of available supplies.
Kwarsk, Paige and Ovius are at the Temple. A question is put to the Master, and he responds.
I see Master Tobrel observes Musetta. His glare is neither positive or negative, simply neutral. He continues in silence as a few moments drag into several minutes. Musetta squirms a little but to her credit she does not waver or look away.
Satisfied with the inspection, Tobrel has made a decision. I will agree to take her as a student, but with one condition. She must agree to do as she is told, until graduation. Do not question me or my training. There is no why, only obedience. Do you agree? Musetta looks around for a moment, realizing that the next path she takes in life is truly her choice. She looks to the Patchers and seems to draw strength from you. She holds herself tall and proud. I accept
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Tuesday July 11th, 2023 1:55:26 PM
When the Patchers are all back together Burton will say; "I've been looking into this Cult of Marteaus and have found out the following.
Marteaus is a god who strives to bring suffering through disease upon the Noble Races of the Wold. He believes it is only through true suffering that one discovers their true need and the way to fulfill that need. Disease breaks the strong and culls the weak so that the strong survives to rise up to accomplish their need. Therefore those who have suffered are the only ones who are capable of truly ruling the races, being focused through the weakness of disease and want."
Burton looks up from his notebook; "His clerics seem to dress in grey when carrying out their rituals and may show scarring."
Burton closes his notebook and takes a drink; "His followers don't sound like the kind of people you want to get to close to and you may want to have some cure disease spells handy."
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 7:44:08 PM "That's a very stern philosophy, Master," Ovius notes, a look of surprise upon his face. "Why are the rules at this temple so strict?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP32/32 CMD 13 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 9:19:18 PM
Paige’s eyes boggle, when Ovius questions the master - especially after Musetta had agreed to the terms! Did the fellow have any idea how much the orphan elf girl was in need of a focus for her energies and strict discipline? The Patchers certainly weren’t in a position to provide the girl-child what she needed.
”Musetta has made her decision, Ovius. It is not for us to question how Master Tobrel runs his school. The results speak for themselves.”. Turning to the youngster, Paige hands the child a cookie with gold icing*. ”This cookie has magical properties. When ingested it will provide you with protection from chaos or allow you to hide from undead - or you can just eat it because you are hungry and it tastes good!”
The half elf will make her bow to Master Tobrel, and make ready to depart - waiting for Kwarsk and Ovius.
* Cookie with gold icing - won in GG Dec. 16, 2022
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 9:21:37 PM
With little else to do until the others return, Rhys leaves a note for the others and heads over to Samson’s for a pint of their best ale. It is nice to be able to relax and enjoy the steady banter of the locals who frequent the place. All in all they seem a happy bunch, the odd complaint about taxes, the price of food, and the unfair advantage of the nobility. But who doesn’t complain about those same things.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 10:34:50 PM
After a couple nights of drinking and some rougher mornings, Linden tries to sweat off the ale in practicing. He’s pretty convinced that his axe work is tolerable again and plans to make the most of it. Cleaning up and heading out, Linden tips a glass in Rhys’s direction at Samson’s and settles in for the evening.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:10:14 PM
Kwarsk looks as flustered as if he'd split a target with an axe throw at 1,000 yards and then slipped on a banana peel. Kwarsk's eyes almost bug out when he sees Ovius' holy symbol of Pantheon on his hand, and tries to reconcile the fact with what Ovius just said.
Kwarsk apologetically bows to Master Tobrel, and says, "Forgive him Master. He is of our Faith, and is a Justice, but is not of our Discipline, our Law. Many follow Pantheon but not all know what it takes to work towards worthy goals with Discipline called for by our Lord of Law and Justice."
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday July 11th, 2023 11:56:42 PM
That night at Sampson's, Fingers experiments to see how the Ale affects his eye/MageHand coordination.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Wednesday July 12th, 2023 8:31:07 AM
Master Tobrel does not seem upset with the comment. It is a good question. We strive for perfection here, in body, mind and fighting technique. Strict discipline is needed to achieve it. Not all make it, but those who do, will understand. Such understanding is deeper than can be explained with words, it needs to be felt. Musetta will be given the chance. What she does with it will be up to her. With that, he gives Kwarsk a wink and returns to get his students back to practice.
Musetta takes the cookie with a tear in her eye. She gives Paige, Kwarsk and Ovius a hug and then joins the other students. I will make you proud, I promise
The food and ale at Sampson's seems to be in high demand. The place is frequently full and snippets of many conversations can be picked up. The mood is jovial, and the morale of those who frequent here is high. Some of the patrons know the Patchers, or have at least heard of them, and occasionally a citizen will offer to buy a beer in thanks for people they know that were saved or helped as a result of the team's actions.
At the Patch, a few messengers stop by with purchases from the Catacombs. They place the bundles on some open tables in the health clinic and check each item off a list to make sure they didn't forget anything. Well, that should do it! Please come shopping again!
OOC- all catacombs purchases are available for use, and please add to sheet if not completed already.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Wednesday July 12th, 2023 3:18:33 PM
Burton will join the other Patcher's at Sampson's politely declining any offered Ale from the locals. He will quietly watch Fingers practice his spells nodding slightly as he sees the minotaur's technique improving.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 d20=3 ; d20=1 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2023 5:42:08 PM
@ Shawn/Fingers - LOL!
The red-headed half elf’s face is split in half by a huge grin when she spots the parcel from the Catacombs with her name on it. Tearing open the package, she is nearly blinded by the super shiny new armour - which she dons immediately.
”Any one feel like a quick jog around the quarter?” Per usual, Paige will keep an eye open for Clarisse as she sails past the area known as the Scar. (Perception = 3+6=9)
When she gets back to the Patch she rummages around in the kitchen looking for some ‘white gold’, and if no one is around, she’ll take a swig directly from the bottle, before putting the nearly empty container back. (Stealth = 1+2 =3)
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 10:07:22 PM ”Roland, Roland, sound your final blast, as one by one your men at arms die fighting in the pass. And last of all is Oliver by swordsmen overthrown, and you of all the knights now stand alone!”. Finishing what he knew of the tune, Linden grins widely and throws back his mug of ale. Realization dawning his fellow Patchers may have heard his rustic performance, he refrains from another hearty lyric as the tune continues on.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+12=18 ; Wednesday July 12th, 2023 10:16:29 PM
Kwarsk smiles at Master Tobrel's wisdom, and his wink. With that he tells the others in a low voice, "I think Musetta is truly in a better place, or as Master said, 'What she does with it will be up to her.' Let's head back to the Patch. Ovius, if you want to learn about the Law, that is, the Discipline, the outdoors classes are open to all spectators so long as they do not become the spectacle," Kwarsk finishes with a half-smile and a single pat on Ovius' back.
As the three reach the Patch, Paige is first through the door and seemingly begins combat, causing Kwarsk to rush in after her only to find Paige has unboxed mithral armor and immediately begins doffing the armor she was wearing in favor of the new set. Only then does Kwarsk see the "Catacombs" inkstamp on the package. Deftly moving around Paige, he sees his own package and, rubbing his hands with glee, karate-chops the edges off and slides out his old dwarven waraxe, but this time it is shiny.. and gleaming... and a hair falls from Kwarsk's beard and is split as it touches an edge of the waraxe!
Kwarsk says, "I'll be in the courtyard if you need me!" and with that he is soon in the courtyard, practicing his dwarven waraxe katas, occasionally splitting stray scraps of wood. He keeps an eye out for visitors so he doesn't accidentally disembowel anyone!
(OOC - Perception = 18, and Kwarsk is in the courtyard by the time Paige is guzzling some white gold...)
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 10:39:42 PM
Ovius nearly stumbles from the dwarf's firm pat. He sees that he has a package from the Catacombs, as well. He opens it and expects the wand inside, then sticks it into one of the many pockets on his robes.
[ooc: It's ambiguous, but Ovius is a follower of the pantheon of deities, not the deity Pantheon.}
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:24:41 PM
Rhys smiles at Linden’s recital. ”That, my friend, was a rousing rendition that would do any bard proud! Surely deserving of another pint?” He signals the barmaid to bring two more pints to the table.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday July 12th, 2023 11:58:50 PM
Upon hearing that the packages have arrived, Fingers comes to the lobby carrying his quiver. Unwrapping his bundle, he pulls out a wand (identical to Ovius's, to those who notice), smokesticks, sunrods, and tindertwigs. He puts the wand into the quiver alongside his crossbow bolts, then puts the tindertwigs, one sunrod, and one smokestick into his belt pouch.
Hmmm, he muses. If I drop the remaining sticks into the quiver, they're too short to be reachable. Maybe I can rig something to hold them near the rim.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Thursday July 13th, 2023 7:50:55 AM
The business at the Temple of Pantheon is concluded for now and the team returns to the Patch to find their purchases waiting for them.
Some of the team seems to be considering other career choices, or maybe just trying out something new.
Later in the day, Walid stops by. (for the newer players, Walid is 'in charge' of the orphanage). I wanted to thank you in person for helping Musetta find her way. And for all the other help you've given to us. I was hoping I could ask you for a favor. The man seems reluctant to ask, but you know he is concerned about the orphans and cares about them. I want to start getting the kids away from the pickpocket life. Musetta was a good start. I'm just not sure what to do to raise money for the kids to keep the orphanage running. I'm not asking for money, just some ideas on how to make some, you know, the right way.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 Thursday July 13th, 2023 3:44:36 PM
Paige crosses her arms over her chest, and leans back to rest her bum against the table, as she listens to Walid. When the fellow has had his opportunity to speak, she responds: ”the only thing I can think of, Walid, is to secure the patronage of some community minded organization, or a well-to-do family that can afford to sponsor your activities. Personally, I don’t hold with child labour, and certainly not petty theft.”.
The cleric pauses, closing her eyes and rubbing the bridge of her nose as she thinks further. ”Have you ever tried to find the kids homes? You know, adopted them out?”
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Thursday July 13th, 2023 5:36:36 PM
Rhys arrives back at the Patch just as Walid is explaining his wish to get the orphans a better life. ”It’s a fine thing you are trying to do for these waifs” the elf observes. ”While I agree with Paige about child labour, the circumstances of an orphan are dire. It would seem to me that the best way out of a life of poverty and perhaps even oppression is to have a skill or a trade. Maybe apprenticeships could be arranged for the older children with local tradesmen and merchants. You would continue to house and feed them with the help of the church and a patron or two, but each child would be found an apprenticeship based on their interests and earn a small wage that would contribute to the orphanage. You would be doing more than just keeping them alive, you would be helping them find a future of their own. There may be some nobles that would want to help make that happen. Maybe the Bureau of Administrative Affairs could help out by making some connections for you.”
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Thursday July 13th, 2023 6:00:40 PM
Burton nods his head at the suggestion of apprenticeships for the orphans. "That sound like a good idea."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 13th, 2023 10:17:48 PM
Kwarsk finishes his katas, still admiring the sharper edge of his waraxe, and then returns it to its resting place on his back. Hearing the conversation, though at a distance, he arrives in the room as Burton is speaking.
Kwarsk considers. Musetta is probably more than a handful for Master Tobrel right now, but she had very specific interests in self-defense. Perhaps, with enough information, appropriate matches might be thought of for the orphans and trades... perhaps even some of the guilds might have apprenticeships available.
Kwarsk says, "I think the three of you are on the right path. Walid, perhaps take a seat and tell us a bit more about the orphans since you've been with them a while. Just their name and maybe one or two skills or trades they've expressed interest in? I know one of them has taken to working with Rhys at the forge."
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday July 13th, 2023 11:57:04 PM I don't know if Paige thinks of this as "child labor", but perhaps you can offer their services to the public as couriers or messengers? They know their way around the neighborhood. And if they have to take anything more than a few pounds, we could get them a little wagon to pull it in.
The Patch- DM BrianZ Friday July 14th, 2023 7:08:21 AM
Walid seems lost in thought for a moment, then responds. Yes, of course, but adoption is very rare. Still there are a few success stories and I think Musetta will be one of them. That might be the best way to go, and continue to try and place them as apprentices. If they have some skills they will be valuable to someone.
Thank you, all. These are some excellent ideas. They do seem very adept at gathering information. Most people don't pay much attention to what they say in front of children. And they do know the whole City very well. Walid nods to himself, plans seem to forming as he sits here and he doesn't seem prone to sit and wait. He gets up and excuses himself.
I think I should be getting back, I have some new ideas thanks to you and I want to discuss with the rest of the adults there. I think we are finally on the right road. I will keep you informed of our progress, and don't be surprised if some of them stop by sometimes, they are quite fond of you all, especially after the recent rescue.
After he leaves, Brody shows up, seemingly out of nowhere. Hey that sounded pretty cool. Maybe I could get an apprenticeship someday. Hey Rhys, could you show me how to make some more stuff?
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday July 14th, 2023 3:09:27 PM
Linden’s mind continued to wander while sitting in the kitchen listening to the discussion on the orphans. Ahh too much ale with Rhys the other night has made me dull.
”Im not as familiar with the powers and players in the City as you all. Is there services that we could perform that could generate some funds we could direct for the apprenticeships? Dungeons to clear, caravans to protect, etc? I know we need funds to live, but certainly we may be able to have some extra funds to tithe their way?”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 Friday July 14th, 2023 3:28:53 PM
Paige heads to her infirmary, where she takes stock of supplies and tears an old sheet into strips to use as bandages. Lost in thought, she rolls the strips into neat packages that she displays in a precise row on a shelf affixed to the wall.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday July 14th, 2023 5:42:56 PM
Burton spends the rest of the day helping people with tasks around the Patch. Writing notes and showing Fingers a slightly more efficient somatic component to one of the spells he was practicing.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday July 14th, 2023 10:53:26 PM
Kwarsk waves as Walid leaves. Then Kwarsk ponders a moment.
He half-listens at Rhys and Brody discussing the forge... Kwarsk sometimes thought of himself as an unusual dwarf, neither skilled in mining like his father, nor in the forge, but yet skilled in war... and in defense of others. He shifted his half-listen to Burton explaining subtly different finger motions and strange arithmetic and... that's enough of that.
Kwarsk silently walked into the kitchen and began checking for the white gold on ice... empty?!?
A loud dwarven voice comes from the kitchen, "Who drank the last of the white gold?!?"
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Saturday July 15th, 2023 12:01:08 AM Speaking of somatic components, Burt, I heard of a bard whose specialty was dancing. She could cast spells and bypass the verbal components, and sometimes the materials, just by leaping and gyrating around. Not very subtle in combat, but it must have been interesting to see.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Sunday July 16th, 2023 9:49:59 AM ”Brody? Where did you come from?” Rhys takes a moment before answering. ”I am hardly a skilled craftsman but I will teach you all I know. Just maybe it will be enough to convince a proper smithy to take you on as an apprentice. I have no raw material at the moment so forging isn’t on todays lesson plan, but there’s more to making a good weapon than forging. A blade must be sharp. We’ll start with the kitchen knives. Gather them up and meet me out in the court yard.”
Rhys will guide the young lad through the steps to sharpen a blade, starting with the wheel to take out any chips, rolls and burs in the blade. Then on to a series of sharpening stones of ever finer grits. He show the lad how to hold the blade at the correct angle against the stone, the long smooth stroke along the blade, and when and how much oil to use. He speaks about the feel and sound of the blade on each stone and how to use it as a guide to progress to the next stone. ”It takes some time to get the feel, but it will come with practice. If you can put an edge on these knives, you can put an edge on a sword or an axe!”
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Sunday July 16th, 2023 8:32:22 PM "I agree with Linden," Ovious adds.
"Surely there are enough funds to be acquired through pursuing those using them for ill ends to provide some support for the children's apprenticeships."
The Patch- DM BrianZ Monday July 17th, 2023 7:38:17 AM
The team considers some options for helping the orphanage, and Kwarsk seems to be taking stock of some of the food supplies(or lack thereof).
The Patchers go about your day, and Rhys helps Brody with some more practice. He gets a few minor cuts, but seems to be getting the hang of sharpening a blade.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you Brody says. We heard about some people that were going to try and steal money from Sampson's. Seems they're doing pretty good lately and some thieves noticed.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Monday July 17th, 2023 3:11:53 PM
Burton nods at Fingers comment; "there are some mages more skilled than I who can prepare spells where they can ignore elements of the spells, or she could be a sorceress as well, or she was so bendy you just got distracted". Burton adds with a grin.
Talking to the remaining Patchers "Thinking about the orphans you say they know the area well could they be employed as couriers possible using some kind of scroll case for the message with a wax seal to ensure no peeping at the message. And if they happen to hear a useful bit of information a few coin might encourage them to bring it to us first."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 Monday July 17th, 2023 8:02:57 PM
Paige winces when she hears the dwarf bellowing from the kitchen.
Closing the door to the infirmary, she peeks through the door into the kitchen and asks Kwarsk if he’d be interested in heading over to Sampson’s in the Trade Quarter? ”First round of white gold on me!”
The cleric considers the small stash of coins left over after paying her dues at the WLA and her shopping trip at the Catacombs. She’s in no position to sponsor an orphanage, and might even have trouble provisioning for herself, if she doesn’t find paid work soon. The fact that she owes Rhys 100 GP is further motivation for the red-head to secure employment.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Monday July 17th, 2023 8:26:38 PM ”Try and steal from Samson’s?! But I put that money there intentionally.” Linden attempts to seem fierce but eventually breaks into a grin. ”We can’t have folks stealing from our friends, or stealing at all in a neighborhood. I’ll happily go and loom around the place to deter individuals. But,” glancing at Rhys, Kwarsk and especially Fingers, ”others may be better at the desired effect.”
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Monday July 17th, 2023 9:42:20 PM
Rhys is quite pleased with the progress that Brody has made. When the boy makes mention of Sampson’s he grows concerned. ”What else did you hear? Do you know when this might happen?”. Rhys will participate in any surveillance and deterrence action the group decides to take. He has grown fond of Sampson’s and would hate to see the business disrupted.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday July 17th, 2023 10:07:16 PM Linden, if it's crucial for someone to spend hours a tavern, I'll gladly make the sacrifice. But I should also see what kind of lockbox Sampson keeps his coin in. If its not good enough I can sell him a better one, or put a trap on the one he's got.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday July 17th, 2023 10:46:24 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Great plan, Paige," and then he steps out of the kitchen archway and says to the rest of the Patchers, "Who wants to come with?" Kwarsk cracks his knuckles after he finishes speaking, a growing grin on his bearded-and-muttonchopped face!
Burton and Fingers discuss the power behind avoiding somantic components, say in dance.
Burton has an idea to begin using the orphans as couriers, and to some extent as spies.
Paige figures that stopping a robbery is a good time to get some drinks, and hopes that they get some paid work soon.
Linden notes that its his money that's there, and volunteers to be a secure presence, though others might be more intimidating. Fingers offers to hang around a bar for the cause, and more seriously suggests that he can add traps to the security. Brody notes that he might need permission for the last part, though he's curious about what traps/locks he had in mind. (Note - we might have to discuss crafting rules if you want to do this further.)
Rhys asks if there is any further information. Brody notes that there should be some time to surveil the area, though rumors are notorious for being vague about the details.
Kwarsk is quite ready to head out.
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It is towards the beginning of happy hour as you approach the tavern Sampsons. From the square in this town, the temple of love (Flower) can be seen not glowing like a purple skull.
You are split as to whether to approach the owner inside, scout the surrounding areas, or just get a few drinks.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d20+2=18 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2023 8:29:40 PM
Linden nods to the others and loosens up. ”I’ll head in and mix a bit. I’ve been hanging here a good bit and might see if there are any other faces that aren’t normally there.” Making his way into the tavern, Linden nods to some regulars and keeps an eye out for strangers.
[ooc]Perception 1d20+2 = 18[/ooc]
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday July 18th, 2023 9:08:05 PM We could really do all of that, says Fingers quietly. As long as we don't make a big production of it. Someone get a table.
He goes to the bar (or wherever Sampson is). Evening, Sam! Can we get a pitcher of ale and one of milk at the table?
Then he drops his voice low. Listen, rumor says someone may make a play for your cash box. We'll keep an eye out for trouble.
Meanwhile, he looks around. If I were to try a snatch-and-grab, what would be my target?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 d20+6=19 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:05:20 PM
Rhys enters Samsons a few minutes after the rest of the group and scans the crowd, looking for anyone obviously out of place. (Perception 19). He takes a seat at the table with the others and signals for a pint.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+12=25 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2023 10:44:24 PM
Kwarsk sits down soon after Fingers pre-empts the white gold order by ordering a pitcher of it!
Kwarsk leans back in his chair and relaxes, his ears listening to the crowd around him and his eyes nonchalantly moving from patron to patron, and in his mind he categorizes each one, threat... or menace?
(OOC Perception = 25)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 d20+6=14 ; Tuesday July 18th, 2023 11:03:40 PM ’Forewarned is forearmed’ thinks the cleric, as she listens to Fingers inform the proprietor of the tavern of the rumour that some thieves have taken an interest in his establishment.
Paige takes up a position near the main entry to the place, and wonders about other possible access points - either via the kitchen or up through the basement? The half-elf scans the crowd for folks who might be showing undue interest in the Patchers! (Perception = 14)
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d12=7 ; d20+3=5 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2023 12:50:44 PM
Burton carrying on the discussion from the patch; "Spy's is such a harsh word more like keeping their ears open and picking up interesting gossip." in a low voice.
While not being very good at it Burton will try and spot anyone acting odd (apart from the Patchers) but on a Sense Motive roll of 5 I'm guessing he didn't see much as his pint arrived.
Linden hangs outside the bar to see if anyone looks suspicious.
Fingers goes in to order a drink and recommend his services.
Kwarsk orders a pitcher of white gold and watches the bar.
Paige notes to Sampson (along with fingers) that he should be forewarned.
Rhys enters last to scan the crowd inside before taking a drink. Burton along with several others also keeps an eye open on the patrons.
Ovius hangs at the door, unsure of what to do.
Sampson is a charming fellow who insists that Barton has always been a bit of a worrywart. Their security is quite fine, and it seems silly to worry about every rumor or good business day.
So much of the group remains inside, drinking and enjoying. The crowd itself is quite lovely and far less shady looking than a Nightmare Quarter grocery run.
Linden Highlight to display spoiler: { meanwhile spots someone near the doorway, seemingly shifting and looking around himself. His face and body remain covered by a large cloak. After a moment, he heads back behind the doorway.}
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=24 ; Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:06:47 PM
(When arriving at the tavern, Fingers had taken the precaution of using a charge of his Mage Armor wand. Actually less of a precaution and more like "finally a chance to use this!")
Fingers thinks that either someone will try to just snatch the cashbox and run, or that a gang of three or so will hold up the whole room. To address the first case: it would be a little rude to ask Sampson to point out his cashboxes. Can Fingers actually see any? Perception: 24
Spells: Message, Detect Magic, Ray of Frost, Grease, Sleep, Mage Hand (SLA)
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:17:51 PM
Ovius waits along with everyone else at the tavern. He doesn't want to draw attention to himself by casting anything until it's necessary.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:29:33 PM
Rhys nurses his beer.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10:32:32 PM
Paige stifles a yawn, and waits…
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+12=19 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 1:31:51 PM
When the pitcher of white gold that Fingers ordered arrives at the table, Kwarsk pauses a moment out of politeness, and then seeing no one else reaching for it proceeds to pour himself a tall glass of white gold!
Lifting it to his lips he drinks deeply, savoring its richness. When he puts the glass down it's half-full and.... oh no! It aged Kwarsk! Look at the white hair around his face!
Kwarsk, only trained in dwarven manners, makes no effort to hide his tongue as it slurps leftover milk stuck in his beard. Then he picks up his glass and downs the rest of the white gold, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.
A moment later, "BURP!," and a moment after that a sheepish smile, "Ah, sorry about that... but it's so good it should be illegal!" Kwarsk finishes with a wide grin on his face.
Kwarsk goes back to monitoring the crowd unobtrusively, eyes glancing this way and that, ears alert.
Fingers casts Mage Armor from his wand and tries to determine where the cash boxes are. They aren't exactly hanging out but Fingers does see a door to a back room, and presumes the cash boxes are in there.
Ovius continues to wait inside, holding off casting, as does Sampson.
Rhys and Paige slow down their drinking and wait. Kwarsk waits and then takes a big swig of... aged milk. (And your DM is reminded that he ISN'T drinking vodka.)
Linden continues to hold off and watch.
Linden Highlight to display spoiler: { In an alleyway, you watch several figures in cloaks, fool around with the back wall. Finally, someone with a bone white hand lights a match....}
Inside the tavern, everyone hears a loud explosion behind the door to the back room... assuming it's still there.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 19/23 vs AoO; CMD 18/20 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 26/26 d20+6=14 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 10:14:42 PM
Rhys leaps to his feet and heads towards the door to the back room. If it is still standing on its hinges, the elf will open it wide and step in, otherwise he will simply barge straight through and scan the room (Perception 14).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+12=14 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 10:32:12 PM At once Kwarsk is up, tower shield slung on his left arm, and, Rhys already heading for the explosion, Kwarsk intently looks around the place, looking for people who don't seem scared or worried that some wizard just fireballed their lunch spot!
(OOC Perception = 14)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20=7 ; Thursday July 20th, 2023 11:37:26 PM
From his point at the bar, Fingers is thinking the cash could be behind that door, or --
KABOOM
Yah. He starts running. That door.
(OOC: Ignore the die roll; accidentally clicked the button.)
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday July 21st, 2023 6:50:14 AM
Realizing late what the folks he noticed in the alley were up to, Linden casts aside his ale and pulls his short sword and moves to the door to get to his view of the alley. ”Thieves in the alley!”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 d20+6=24 ; Friday July 21st, 2023 10:02:09 AM
Paige moves a little way from the front door, and calls out to the patrons to stay calm and exit in an orderly fashion via the front door. She keeps a careful eye on the folks passing by, looking for anyone acting fidgety (Perception = 24) while her companions rush to the back room. She will wait for the regulars to leave, then bar the door from anyone coming in from outside.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Friday July 21st, 2023 3:58:05 PM
Burton follows Linden to get a view of the alley.
The gang rushes to the back room as other patrons dive behind various tables or scramble towards the front.
Sampson simply stands behind the bar, watching smoke from the back room in horror.
Paige and Burton head to the front of the tavern instead. Paige begins to help people exit in an orderly fashion while Burton exits looking for Linden (and can see him running to the back of the tavern).
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Everyone stops upon seeing the back room. The wall is just gone, and several thieves are grabbing gold coins and bars with their bone white hands.
Literal bone white hands.
One of the thieves looks up, and through the smoke you can now see him, a six foot skeleton wearing a bandana and cloak to obscure his skull.
"Well, lookie here, Roscoe" the skeleton sneered to the rest of the undead gang. "Looks like somebody invited the freak show."
"Now, now, Jeb," chortled a larger skeleton with curly hair as he smoked a cigar. "I reckon there's no need for violence, what with our ability to make so called heroes disappear. Just got to get me some of that magic ingredient..."
With a flourish, Roscoe throws a bunch of gold bars at your feet. "See, all we need now is a little bit of understanding."
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 Friday July 21st, 2023 9:35:46 PM ”Why thank you Roscoe, a generous initial payment. Perhaps you’d consider our counter offer of leaving it all here?”. Linden smirks but stands ready sword in hand.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+5=24 ; d20=1 ; Friday July 21st, 2023 10:02:07 PM
(OOC Knowledge Religion = 24)
Kwarsk observes the skeletons as he strides towards them, his masterwork warhammer suddenly gone from his belt and held aloft in his right hand, and finishes his stride just past the gold bars, looking up at Jeb with warhammer held high and says in a deep growl, "You're all dropping everything you stole on the floor, here, NOW! ... and then you're telling us who hired you to rob Sampson's." Kwarsk finished on a sharp note.
(OOC - Intimidate = 1 well, can't win 'em all...)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+3=23 ; d3=1 ; 2d6=10 ; Friday July 21st, 2023 11:30:29 PM
Fingers isn't sure that skeletons can even feel cold, but he's always wanted to try a Ranged Sneak Touch Attack.
Ray of Frost vs Jeb. ("Freak show" this, buddy.). Att vs. Touch AC: 23 (+1 if within 30 feet) Damage: 1d3 + 2d6 = 1+10=11
Spells: Message, Detect Magic, Ray of Frost, Grease, Sleep, Mage Hand (SLA)
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Saturday July 22nd, 2023 7:49:44 AM
Burton will run after Linden while bringing spells to mind but will hold before casting anything.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 20/24vs AoO; CMD 21/23vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 31/31 d20+10=27 ; d10+6=16 ; Saturday July 22nd, 2023 10:32:30 AM
Rhys avoids being hit by any of the gold being thrown his way and enters the fray, trying to get into a flanking position with one of his comrades. He slides his curved elven blade from its scabbard as he moves into position. The sword flashes out in an arc towards his intended target (Hit AC 27, 29 if flanking for 16HP: note Rhys’AC versus attacks of opportunity is 24). ”Your costumes may fool some, but skeletons don’t smoke and I don’t imagine they have much use for gold!” he challenges the bandits in a threatening tone.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 38/38 CMD 13 Saturday July 22nd, 2023 10:47:58 AM
When the last of Sampson’s regular patrons exit the main entrance, Paige closes the door and bolts the lock before moving as quickly as she can towards the brouhaha at the back of the room.
Linden counterproposes that they can leave it all here. "I like you, kid," Roscoe chuckles. "But if I did that, it'd kind of defeat the purpose."
Kwarsk observes the gang and can see that it is indeed mostly skeletons with weapons, plus a ghoul or two. He tries to also get them to return the money, but it's when he asks who hired them that you can see the fire in Roscoe's eye sockets. Rhys' accusation doesn't fare much better.
"Now, you listen here you little flesh nosed piece of entropy varmits," one of the Ghouls spoke up. "We aint fake and we aint workin for no..."
FIngers fires a Ray of Frost against Jeb.
"Well, now," Roscoe mutters. "Teach me to forget that the nature of the pre-born is violence. Gang... lets teach these fellas some nice small cemetary manners."
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(No map. You're all skriming between a small room and an alleyway.)
Fingers hits Jeb with a bad Ray of Frost, but Jeb partially shakes it off, as if he had cold resistance.
Burton and Paige run to the cavalry (and can attack next turn)
Rhys hits a mook really hard with his sword, though the mook does eventually shrug it off.
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All the skeletons take out swords and look over the situation.
Roscoe swings at Kwarsk and barely misses.
Jeb moves to close with Fingers and takes his own swing, bouncing off the minotaur's mage armor.
Mattie takes a leap towards Linden, trying to bite him, but misses wide into a chair.
Skeleton Mook 1 takes a swing against Rhys with his glaive, connecting for 6 damage.
Skeleton Mooks 2 and 3 take out longbows.
Mook 2 fires at Burton, hitting for 6 damage.
Mook 3 instead fires at Paige hard (crit confirmed) for 6 damage.
The ghoul mook looks around for anyone else, and tries her luck with Ovius, hitting for 4 damage. (Roll 2 Fort DC 13 saves, the first is disease, the 2nd is paralysis.)
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Jeb - Touch AC 15, damage 6 Roscoe Mattie Skeleton Mook 1 - AC 17, damage 11 Skeleton Mook 2 Skeleton Mook 3 Ghoul Mook 1 ????
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+3=22 ; d8+3=7 ; 2d6=8 ; Monday July 24th, 2023 10:48:37 PM Don't give me that "your nature is violence" stuff. You blew up a wall. Then you insult us with a bribe, and we just ask you to walk away.
And you won't leave! You're the ones driving us to violence!
Speaking of which, Fingers takes a 5-foot step backwards and gores Jeb (10' reach). Att: 22 (or 24 if flanking) Dam: 7. (If flanking, add Sneak Attack: +8)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 30/38 CMD 13 2d6=7 ; Monday July 24th, 2023 10:52:27 PM ”Wowsa! That hurts!” growls the cleric. Closing her hand over her holy symbol, Paige wades into the densest concentration of bad-guys and channels the power of her faith. A burst of positive energy radiates outwards in a 30ft radius from the cleric - doing 7pts damage to all undead within range. (Will save vs 13 for half damage)
DM Sanity Info:
Channel Energy - 1used/6
Rhys (Bob W) AC 20/24vs AoO; CMD 21/23vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/31 d20+10=16 ; d10+6=14 ; Monday July 24th, 2023 11:46:49 PM
Rhys once again attacks mook 1, sliding around him to flank with his comrades. Hit AC 16; 18 if flanking for 14 HP. The elf is not sure what to make of these skeletons who belie what little he thought he knew about their ilk.
Ovius (David) | AC 12 HP 19/19 CMD 13 d20=15 ; d20=10 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 7:17:23 AM
Ovius groans at the strike from the ghoul-looking thief, and braces against the wall. He feels pain thrashing through his body, but finds the wherewithal to summon his own wave of positive energy against these supposed undead creatures.
1 damage to all undead within 30 ft (will save vs. 11 for half damage)
Fort save 1 = 20, Fort save 2 = 15
[i]DM Sanity Info:
Channel Energy - 1 used/3
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 44/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+8=27 ; d8+2=7 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 12:54:23 PM
Kwarsk growls, "Have it your way then, unliving abominations!" Kwarsk swiftly moves (up to 20'), ducking and weaving and bobbing (Mobility feat) and now flanks Jeb with Fingers.
(OOC - DM Melvin, take any Attacks of Opportunity you assign vs. Kwarsk's AC 29 (includes Mobility).)
Kwarsk tests out his masterwork warhammer for the first time with a normal attack (not power), seeing how many of the skeleton's bones can be separated, and lands a solid Blunt force hit (AC 27 for 7 damage) on Jeb. Kwarsk's test is rewarded with many many bone splinters sent flying!
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 19/19 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20+5=10 ; 4d6+1=9 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 3:31:11 PM
"Well that was just rude" says Burton before casting Scorching Ray at Mook 2.
Scorching Ray(Touch attack) AC d20 + 5 = 10 / (Fire) damage 4d6 +1 = 9 (Includes Point-Blank Shot & Precise Shot +1 to Hit / +1 to Damage not affected by firing into combat).
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d20+10=19 ; d6+5=11 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 9:10:34 PM
Stepping aside as the chair smashes under the weight of Mattie, Linden spins and uses his momentum to drive the sword hard at the undead robber. "Come on you brigands, we'll be sure to stack the gold after we're done with you!"
Fingers decides to push back on the morality of a skeleton bar robber. Jeb fumbles with his shield but can't quite block the minotaur's really stealthy horn gore attacks. (You can flank with anyone but maybe mention who you are trying to flank with. I assumed you did it with Rhys)
Paige responds with a blast of damage to all undead in the room (7 or 3). The named undead seem to maintain their will, and the ghouls resist a little, but the skeleton mooks... they succumb.
Rhys takes a swipe at mook skeleton 1, who seems to be the undead version of "really bad shape." He wonders aloud about these undead that push against some of his opinions. "Hey, I also gotta problem with Roscoe smoking," Mattie admits. "Don't you care at all about your health?"
Ovius manages to shake off both effects, much to Ghoul Mook 1's worry. He adds his own positive energy wave, albeit less effective.
Kwarsk, angry, moves away from Roscoe (who does get an AoO but misses) to focus on Jeb. And much to Jeb's chagrin, the warhammer works really well, as Jeb takes the whole damage.
Burton fires a scorching ray at Mook 2 but misses.
Linden gets a good shot at Mattie, who does not share her bretheren's defenses.
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"Hey, anyone tell you to dance with the one whom brought you?" Roscoe yells to Kwarsk with his own flanking move. Jeb and Roscoe both take swings at Kwarsk but only Jeb manages to connect (10 damage).
"The casters," Roscoe shouts. "Get the casters."
Mattie growls at Linden but moves away (Linden gets an AoO) to strike at Burton, connecting handily with her bite (6 damage, 2 Fort DC 13 saves for disease, paralysis).
The other Ghoul continues with Ovius but misses.
Mook Skeletons 2 and 3 aim their longbows at Paige, firing. The first arrow misses but the second strikes true... off her left shoulder (1 damage).
Mook Skeleton 1 raises his glaive slowly, his eyes locked on Rhys... and drops it on the ground. "The marrow with this. I signed up for a nice, easy score. Not to get beaten up by a bunch of bar people." The mook listened to all the jeers of his comrades before he grabbed a handful of coins and began to run.
Roscoe's sigh fills the world's hearts with joy.
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Jeb - AC 21, Touch AC 15, damage 27 (wounded) Roscoe, damage 3 Mattie, AC 14, damage 13 (wounded) Skeleton Mook 1 - AC 17, damage 27 (bloodied) Skeleton Mook 2, Touch AC 15, damage 7 Skeleton Mook 3, damage 3 Ghoul Mook 1, damage 1 ????
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 15/19 CMD 13 Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:34:05 PM "You've no chance against us, you fiends!" Ovius shouts as he takes a five-foot step back from the ghoul and casts Mage Armor on himself. "Get the casters, indeed! Try hitting me now."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 34/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+8=18 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 10:42:01 PM
Kwarsk says, "Nnnngh! Patchers, think we should change our name to 'bar people'? I thought not!" Kwarsk finishes as he attempts to bring his warhammer down on Jeb with an overhand smash, but Jeb zigs at the last moment as the hammer slides down the side of his bony arm - if he'd had flesh, that would have hurt!
(OOC hit AC 18, and DM post says Jeb is AC 21)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=22 ; d8=7 ; 2d6=10 ; Tuesday July 25th, 2023 11:03:07 PM Oh, I'm definitely a "bar person". Fingers draws his blackjack. [b]Hey Jeb, take a look at my bar!
Att (flanking with Kwarsk): 22 Dam (sneak attack): d8+2+2d6 = 7+2+10 = 19
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 29/38 CMD 13) d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 12:25:45 AM
Paige really wants to hit something with either her mace or her morningstar after she gets stuck in the shoulder, but she sticks with what’s working and energy radiates outwards as she focuses on damaging the undead (2+5 = 7dmg, Will Save 13 for half damage)
DM Sanity info:
Channel Energy - 2/6 used
Rhys (Bob W) AC 20/24vs AoO; CMD 21/23vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/31 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=17 ; 2d10+6=19 ; d20+12=23 ; d10+6=15 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 10:10:22 AM
Rhys swings his longsword at Mook 1 (Atk of opportunity as he retrieved items from the ground and then fled) hitting the thief a telling blow (Hit AC 30 confirmed critical for 19 HP). The elf then repositions himself to be in flanking with Paige and strikes again at one of the undead bandits. (With no map I cannot tell who is where, if Rhys exposes himself to an AoO his AC is 24; Rhys hits AC 23 for 15 HP against whoever he has flanked with Paige)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:24:10 AM
PS: The blackjack attack was non-lethal. Not sure if that affects skeletons.
PSS: With all these people in what Melvin says is "between a small room and an alley", I'm assuming that everyone is being flanked by everyone else.
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/13 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20+4=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+5=22 ; 4d6+1=20 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 2:43:38 PM
Burton 2x Fort DC 13 (8 & 20) affected by the disease but not the paralysis (I think).
If he can Burton will take a 5' step away from Mattie before casting Scorching Ray at her/it? (Touch attack, d20+5 = AC 22 / 4d6+1 = 20 points of fire damage.
"Keep your teeth to yourself madam, have you considered a dental plan?"
Ovius casts Mage armor and taunts the ghoul attacking him. She seethes in anger upon seeing his mastery of the arcane 5 foot step. (DM: Seriously, my PC in another game faced a similar situation and I forgot you could just do that.)(He does, unknown to both, have a disease brewing.)
Kwarsk tries to smash Jeb but just misses. Fingers does not miss.
Paige continues to channel energy, much as smashing a skeleton would feel.
Rhys completely smashes the fleeing mook 1 and moves to flank with Paige (I figure Mook Skeleton 2). The hit is good, but he's still fighting that sword penalty.
(Fingers notes that everyone is flanking everyone else, which is basically what I'm working off of.)(As for NL, don't really know, but you can't knock a skeleton unconscious so I'm ruling its lethal damage.)
Burton manages to avoid the paralysis and fires his own damage spell. Mattie shrieks as the fire melts her, Roscoe's soft whisper of "No" repeated over and over among the cackling flame.
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The undead gang look around, pretty clearly unsure of what to do next except continue the fight. "It'll be all right," Jeb tells Roscoe softly. "We'll all be together again soon when we done come back. Just... take a couple of these guys with us."
With a cry, Jeb and Roscoe turn towards Fingers and swing at the minotaur. Both hit, for 6 and 9 damage respectively.
Skeleton Mook 2 drops his bow and starts using his glaive. He swings back at Rhys but misses.
Mook 3 continues to fire at Paige, hitting her for 3 damage.
The Ghoul, growling, strikes out with her claws this time and flanking. She looks quite proud at the claws manage to penetrate the mage armor (7 damage and another Will Save 13 vs paralysis).
"Well, I guess this is it," Roscoe muttered. "Still, I did manage to keep one more card left to play."
Loud pounding begins to be heard down the street, the ground shaking slightly.
"Looks like you all still in a heap of trouble," Roscoe chuckled. "Y'all didn't think we wouldn't have a getaway plan, did ya?"
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Jeb - AC 21, Touch AC 15, damage 49 (bloodied) Roscoe, damage 10 Mattie, dead Skeleton Mook 1 - dead Skeleton Mook 2, AC 17, Touch AC 15, damage 17 (wounded) Skeleton Mook 3, damage 10 Ghoul Mook 1, damage 8 ????
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 34/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+8=26 ; d8+2=4 ; Wednesday July 26th, 2023 10:47:59 PM
Kwarsk looks past Jeb at Fingers and says, "Let's finish this bonepile!"
Kwarsk swings his warhammer in a sideways strike, connecting solidly with Jeb and splintering more shards of bone off of him!
(OOC hit AC 26 for 4 damage.)
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LpyM7Tip8RbriZ2dCUeJrjI-2xTtnbAK2GPf2JiQajk Zarsellet Fahring] (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 30+d6 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:06:13 PM
Zarsellet came into Samson's Tavern planning on sharing some songs before returning home to his friends. He'd been away for too long. He spots the damage and hears the sounds of battle.
Moving to the back room he is surprised to see who is fighting. He sings out the words to a battle hymn, empowering it with his bardic magic. "Hey guys. Long time. Who are your 'friends' and can I join this dance?"
OOC: Bard song to Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:06:52 PM
Fingers hears the rumbling. Reinforcements?
If Kwarsk hasn't finished Jeb off yet, it won't be much longer. Fingers moves (5-ft step if possible) to where he can look outside. In the direction of the sound, he casts Grease to block the alley. And snickers.
Remaining Spells: Message, Detect Magic, Ray of Frost, Sleep, Mage Hand (SLA)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 30+d6 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 11:14:46 PM
OOC: Let's try that header again and see if I got it right....
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/13 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | Thursday July 27th, 2023 2:14:37 AM
Burton breaths hard as Mattie burst in to flames and drops. Hearing the noise of something approaching he turns towards the sound and brings the spell web to mind. He will cast once he see's where and what it is.
Basically he's holding his action and will cast in front of it then over it as it approaches.
Burton has seen quite a bit of combat so is unsure why he feels like he wants to throw up.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 26/38 CMD 13) 2d6=4 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 12:58:44 PM
Paige takes the hit from the bad guy. The cleric ensures that she is still in the thick of things in order to target as many of the bad guys as possible, and if possible flank with one (Rhys) or more, of her companions - before channelling energy through her holy symbol. (4 pts dmg , Will save 13 for half dmg.)
DM Sanity info:
Channel energy: 3/6 used
Rhys (Bob W) AC 20/24vs AoO; CMD 21/23vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 25/31 d20+13=17 ; d10+7=17 ; Thursday July 27th, 2023 8:00:16 PM
Rhys takes courage from Zarsallet’s intervention and takes another swing at the skeleton ( Mook 2) and connects (Hit AC 17 for 17 dmg). He hopes to finish the skeleton and move on to the Ghoul that threatens Paige.
Ovius (David) | AC 16 HP 8/19 CMD 13 d20=1 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 9:39:46 AM
Ovius groan as the ghoul's claws rake into him and he feels his body go stiff.
Rolled a 1 on Fort save, which is an automatic failure.
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d20+10=20 ; d6+5=9 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 9:58:57 AM
Without Mattie in his way, Linden rushes toward Roscoe and attempts to disrupt his leadership of the undead gang. Coming in with an overhand blow with his shortsword, Linden attempts to push him back.
Jeb does his best but Kwarsk takes him down with a final swing.
Roscoe isn't the only one who can call reinforcements. Zarsellet comes back and is ready to play. (Whether he was ready to face off against skeletons and ghouls that decided to become bar robbers out of a Western is another story, though he seems to take it into stride enough.)
Anyhoo... Zarsellet runs up, casting Inspire Courage on the team.
Fingers takes advantage to peek outside and cast grease for what's coming (taking a 5 foot step to avoid AoOs from Roscoe).
Burton readies the spell web and worries about what's coming.
Paige keeps on channeling that energy, finally hitting Roscoe full on.
Rhys keeps on smaking mook 2.
Ovius groans under the ghoul's Paralysis.
Linden rushes over and stabs Roscoe in the back with the shortsword.
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Roscoe looks rather put off with all the indignities and with not much time to mourn his friends.
"Ah, but I do have this," he cackles as the shaking continues. "Say hello to my little brother, Tiny Tim."
In the alleyway, a skeleton of Fingers' size begins to approach. He is sloven, giant like and frowning under his human sized black hat. And as he walks, his eyes snap right towards various members of your group.
"Aw, man, you in for a world of hurt now," Roscoe cackles. "Ain't nothing gonna stop..."
"HORSEY!" Tiny screams with a huge smile upon seeing Fingers. "Huh huh huh HORSEY!"
Roscoe is silent for a few seconds before turning to Kwarsk. "So, that whole just leave the gold and walk away offer, that's still on the table, right? Cause I wasn't raised to be no troublemaker..."
Tiny begins to rush at Fingers when he's hit by grease (DC 13) and web (DC 16). Quite nimble, Tim barely passes the grease, but the web wraps around him.
Roscoe sighs. "Lets get this over with, then."
Turning, he moves to Paige (Kwarsk gets an AoO) and swings hard at the cleric (with nobody left to flank him). He still manages to hit, for 5 damage.
The skeletons turn, flanking Rhys with their glaives (and dropping the bows). Both manage to hit, doing 5 and 6 damage respectively.
The ghoul, looking around, tries to leap to Burton. She misses wide.
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Jeb - dead Roscoe, AC 19 (21 w' raised shield), damage 18 Mattie, dead Skeleton Mook 1 - dead Skeleton Mook 2, AC 17, Touch AC 15, damage 27 (bloodied) Skeleton Mook 3, damage 14 Ghoul Mook 1, damage 10 Tiny Tim - grappled, half speed if escape
Burton Fleming (Alex)AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/13 Fort: 3 Ref: 4 Will: 6 | d20+5=7 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 2:16:14 PM
Burton steps away from the ghoul (5' step) before casting Ray of Enfeeblement at it. missing wildly (AC 7 touch attack) "Hmmm while you still have legs it might be a good idea to get lost before my friends arrive" says Burton to the ghoul "and I get my aim working." he adds to himself.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 32 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 d20+6=10 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 3:56:35 PM
With the chaos in the room Zarsellet doesn't want to be throwing things around, so he steps in while drawing his sword and continuing his battle song. He notices a ghoul attacking a man casting a spell.... mage of some sort, so he moves up and tries to stab the monster. Unfortunately he is distracted by the chaos and his sword misses his target.
"Hello friend. Introductions can come later but for now maybe stay behind me and use your magic to destroy this thing?"
OOC: Great roll to start melee when I'm returning to my friends. Free action to continue bard song, Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Are there any other spells active?
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34 | CMB:5 CMD:17 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=6 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 6:57:43 PM
Fingers makes pains to smile at the giant skeleton. Hey, buddy! My name's Fingers. What's yours?
He takes a moment to bash Skeleton Mook 2 with his blackjack: Att (flanking): Natural 1. Miss.
Remaining Spells: Message, Detect Magic, Ray of Frost, Sleep, Mage Hand (SLA)
Linden Haran (Jason) -- AC 22/14/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 30/32 d20+11=20 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 7:44:32 PM
After clanging a blow off of his shield, Linden sizes up the gang leader. ”Could have been easier before Roscoe, now we’re committed.”
MWk SS 1d20+10+1=20, miss
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, HP 21/38 CMD 13) d20+6=18 ; d8+3=5 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 8:52:53 PM
Roscoe’s attack on the cleric pushes Paige over the edge. The half elf draws her Morningstar and trusts Kwarsk will close in behind the bad guy to flank after his AofO. The red-head bashes at Roscoe with all her pent up frustration (Hit AC 18+2 flanking, +1 Zarsellet’s battle song = 21, 1 d8+3 +1 = 6 dmg.)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 20/24vs AoO; CMD 21/23vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 14/31 d20+13=31 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d10+7=14 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 9:40:18 PM
Rhys winces at the injuries sustained from the two skeletons that flank him. Something rises up from deep within him; a steadfast determination to end this and soon. He remains focussed on Mook 2 and unleashes a wicked slash with his curved blade (Hit AC 31 critical, confirmed with AC 25 for 14 HP).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 25/T 13/FF 22, HP 34/44, CMD 17/21 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=17 ; d20+9=15 ; Friday July 28th, 2023 10:51:16 PM
Kwarsk slams his warhammer at Roscoe's back in an inspired way as Roscoe engages Paige, narrowly missing him as Kwarsk punctuates the miss with a combat breathing exercise.
(OOC hit AC 17. Question on "21 with raised shield" - I thought that phrasing was a Pathfinder 2 thing not a Pathfinder 1 thing. (there's a 1e and 2e version of aonprd.com) If Roscoe is using a shield, he's just AC 21 in 1e. In any case, Kwarsk missed even AC 19.)
Kwarsk and Paige noticed each other's body language and Kwarsk indeed closed the gap to flank Roscoe with Paige, this time bringing in another sideways strike Inspired by Zarsellet, and missing more cleanly despite the flank.
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