Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday May 13th, 2024 4:56:24 AM
Burton: Quickly lies down next to Paige. Fingers: Runs across to open the lock. Lothlo: Looks for a key or a means to open the locked back door. Kwarsk: Instructs Fingers to come open the back door to admit Naithi. Naithi:. Speaks with the trio of workers. Paige: Strikes a deal and steps onto the carpet. Rhys: Acrobatically leaps onto the carpet. Zarsellet: Confirms there’s no magic in play and looks for anything odd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks
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Outside the shop… ”Dragged into what? We’re just tradesmen is all. Good, honest craftsmen – need good hands and a sharp eye for that, you do.” The man replied proudly even as his colleague turned and jogged back to the tavern. It seemed clear that they were going to dispatch a runner. It was at this point that the door behind her opened. Turning, she saw Kwarsk and Fingers peer around that door frame. Lothlo abandons his now needless search for a key in favour of watching the last unopened door. Zarsellet also keeps a whether eye and ear open for trouble. ~~~ Across town… ”Brace yourselves, my Pretties!” Laughed Melchior “Yuthi Mithi Alrihi” He called and gestured. The carpet leapt forward and even braced everyone except Burton took an involuntary step back, bracing themselves even more – which was just as well, as the carpet canted upwards to streak over rooftops. Melchior was taking them the shortest route. A journey of minutes was slashed to mere moments. Already Paige could see the rooftops of the small square that they sought. ~~~ You will now arrive on scene in 3 rounds!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 11:24:02 AM
Paige holds Burton-Dog a little tighter, and peeps over the edge of the flying carpet. Fascinated by the view, she wonders if there is anything that stands out as important to note. (Perception 15+6=21)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday May 13th, 2024 1:16:53 PM
Zarsellet moves over to the other door in the room and opens it.
OOC: Did Fingers check this door or open it? Not sure.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=13 ; d20+12=25 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 2:02:07 PM
Burton watches Melchior trying to figure out how he controlling the flying carpet. (Spellcraft 13 or Knowledge (arcana) 25)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Monday May 13th, 2024 6:11:55 PM
Lothlo doesn't have a clear shot, and isn't about to start a fight when he's the one inside a building that's not his own. He waits and hopes that someone has a silver tongue and can keep things from escalating.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 8:15:52 PM
Rhys enjoys the sensations of flying, the wind in his face and the exhilaration of being at such heights. The elf tries to orient himself and search’s the vista on all sides for a glimpse of Duncan’s manor. (Perception 15)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 10:03:21 PM
Kwarsk walks back to the last unopened door, stands to one side (expecting Fingers' arrival), and looks it over for traps. "Fingers, your turn!"
(OOC - Perception = 15)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday May 13th, 2024 10:29:15 PM It's not locked or trapped, Zar. He draws his blackjack and moves to where he can throw it through the door. Open it as soon as we're ready.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:21:47 AM
Naithi tells the guys outside to wait for the guard and to tell them that they are inside. She also tells the group not to be surprised if backup arrives for them. She then either goes in with Camalayaas (if the is room for the medium sized rabbit). If there isn't, then she will have Camalayaas guard the entrance for her and to let her know if trouble comes.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Tuesday May 14th, 2024 6:06:20 AM
Burton: Studies Melchior. He recognises that he’s using very specific commands in a language that Burton doesn’t recognise. (A linguistics 20 will reveal the command to start the carpet at speed, but not the language used.) Fingers: Confirms the door can be opened and duly does that. Lothlo: Hopes that matters can be resolved without recourse to violence. Kwarsk: Readies his shield at the last door, calling for Fingers. Naithi:. Having given instructions to te perplexed men Naithi and Camalayaas enter the main workshop. Paige: Looks for landmarks and the like as she speeds towards her destination. Rhys: Looks around and enjoys the sensation of flying. He spots what he believes to be Duncan’s manse. Zarsellet: Opens the last door (It had been checked and was neither locked nor trapped)
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The flying carpet streaks over the rooftops at exhilarating speed. Burton in particular seems to take great delight of the wind in his furry face. Rhys notes that Duncan has a strange flag flying over his mansion. (2 rounds until arrival)
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The door is flung open and … Nothing.
Fingers is quick to check behind the door and then look up, but there’s nothing to be seen beyond more workbenches and a large desk. The desk is robust and plainly has lockable drawers. Yet what he also notes of greater significance is a trapdoor.
The sunlight filters in through the windows highlighting small motes of dust in the air. The scene seems impossible quiet and calm.
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Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=25 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:24:17 PM
Rhys points out the manor he believes belongs to Clarisse’s ex, Duncan. ”Over there! That place with the odd flag. That is Duncan’s Manor! Does anyone recognize the flag?”. The elf cranes his neck to get a better view of the flag in question (Perception 25).
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:55:03 PM
When Rhys exclaims over a manor house with an intriguing flag, Paige tries to identify the image on the strange flag and place the building in one of the quarters of the city in keeping with her understanding of how Plateau City is divided up.
She continues holding onto Burton-Dog…
To identify the motif on the flag… Knowledge d20 = 15 (+6 =21 for religion) or (+4=19 for history) To figure out the location of Duncan’s manse Perception d20 = 8+6 = 14 (any bonus from having maps of Plateau City?)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 4:55:55 PM
Zarsellet points out the trapdoor as he casts detect magic to scan it. "Trap door. The bastard snuck away! Checking for magic."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=28 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 5:37:09 PM
Kwarsk moves to the side of the trapdoor opposite from Fingers, and then looks it over for traps.
(OOC - Perception = 28)
"Kwarsk says, "Fingers, safe to open?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=14 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 10:46:38 PM
Fingers examines the door. Perception: 14 If it needs his special touch: Disable Device:
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 12:12:27 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas watch as the others begin opening the trap door
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Wednesday May 15th, 2024 8:07:15 AM
Burton: Wags his tail in delight. Fingers: Checks the door. He’s uncertain about that suspicious piece of metal and deems this door worthy of more careful examination. Highlight to display spoiler: {**He’ll need a better Perception roll to correctly identify whether the lock is as it’s supposed to be AND then a Disable Device to open the lock & any existing traps. Please make a roll for each.**} Lothlo: Watches, ready to act. Kwarsk: Quickly scans the trapdoor for traps. It does look suspicious. Is that piece of metal meant to just out just below the lock? He asks Fingers for his expert analysis. Naithi:. And Camalayaas watch on as the team sets about the task of opening the trapdoor. Paige: Also notes the mansion and the flag, but has no greater luck in identifying it that Burton. Rhys: Points out Duncan’s manor and seeks to identify the flag. To the best of his knowledge it is not representative of any country he knows. Zarsellet: Checks the trapdoor for magic, but finds none.
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The flying carpet starts its descent into the square they identified. It’ll be low off to hop off any moment. (Next round you can get feet on the ground.) Even at this distance you can see that the back door to Ivan’s is open and the front door is broken. There’s a group of men milling around across the street where they’ve spilled out from the tavern to see what is happening.
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Within… It seems quiet – very quiet. Has Ivan actually managed to escape? Opening the trapdoor seems crucial, but there’s that strange piece of metal. Now if everyone could stand clear of the window for Fingers to have a little more light on the matter…… Naithi Highlight to display spoiler: { Camalayaas smells something ‘off’ emanating from below. No further information is forthcoming.} ~~~
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=17 ; d20+10=12 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 10:33:28 AM Okay, everyone stand back. Perception: 17 (+2 for traps) Disable Device: 12
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+10=30 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 12:58:09 PM
OOC: Sorry been unwell so didn't post yesterday:
IC: Burton stands up and gets ready to jump off the flying carpet.
Linguistics roll 30 (natural 20) Burton has an ear for languages.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+1=8 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 1:34:58 PM
Naithi stops everyone. Camalayaas smells something off, likely something and hasn't encountered frequently. I don't know if it's another one if those strange monsters, something alchemical, or something else. Be very careful.
Naithi suggest the group lay some benches on their side and duck behind them incase a trap triggers some type of explosion. She also recommends they hold their breath increase there is some type of poisonous gas.
Aid another, failed
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday May 15th, 2024 3:54:04 PM
Kwarsk helps the Patchers get out of Fingers' way and give him room to work. Once that is accomplished, Kwarsk, some 10' to 15' away from Fingers, sets his Tower Shield (to Total Cover) and waits.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 4:27:58 PM
Zarsellet moves out of Finger's way.
OOC: Muuru. Don't forget the +2 to your skill checks from the Heroism spell
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday May 15th, 2024 10:38:40 PM
Lothlo waits outside the doorway of the small room to give the others room to work and not block the light coming into the room Do you think he might have been hiding the creatures in the basement? If so, it's possible there are more of them down there waiting for us.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 11:42:21 PM
Paige gets ready to jump off the carpet. She wonders what all the commotion is around the leather working shop. When she had left the Patchers they were enjoying food and drink at a small eatery and discussing the idea of setting up watches on Ivan’s establishment! Had that Ivan fellow made a move? and where are the the Patchers!?!
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 11:53:41 PM
(OOC: I did forget that Heroism spell. Corrected: Perception 19 (+2 for traps), Disable 14)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Thursday May 16th, 2024 4:59:37 AM
Burton: Perks up as the land approaches.Highlight to display spoiler: {The strange words are not from the Northern continent. For some reason he thinks the command had some reference to the Wind.} Fingers: Does his stuff, but whilst he spots the problem, actually addressing the issue proves more problematic than he anticipated. Still, now that he’s seen what he’s faced with, he’s confident he can get around the issue. (Perception= success. Disable Device = Fail)
Lothlo: Moves out of the room and speculates that there might yet be more monsters. Kwarsk: Helps Fingers as best he can and then prepares a stout defence. Naithi:. Issues a warning to the others and suggests prudent defences against what might happen next. Paige: Gets ready to swiftly leave the carpet and wonders what has transpired in their absence. Rhys: Stands ready to act. Zarsellet: Moves clear of any actions or concomitant trouble.
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The carpet glides swiftly down into the street, banking sharply as Melchior executes a dramatic and exhilarating turn, clearly enjoying the thrill of the ride. [b]”Ah, and here we are. Never let it be said that Honest Melchior does not deliver. My goods are the very best. Now bes ure to speak to all your friends of this admirable civic helpfulness.”[/b[ he chuckled as the trio leapt from the carpet. He did not wait. In fact the carpet never actually came to a full halt. He swept back up over the roof to make haste back to his caravan. (Acrobatics DC: 10 to hit the ground running. Success means you are able to take a double move action. Failure means you stumble and can only move the once.) ~~~ Within… Fingers skilled digits are stymied by the lock. It’s patently of better quality than he at first believed. On the plus side, he has identified the errant piece of metal and what is undoubtedly a trap. Fingers, Naithi & Camalayaas. Perception DC 10 to identify the smell drifting up from below Highlight to display spoiler: { It is the stench of tanning vats.} Others present – further back/less acute olfactory senses. Perception 15 to identify the leaking smell. Highlight to display spoiler: { It is the stench of tanning vats.} ~~~
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=32 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 11:02:04 AM (OOC - Kwarsk's nose picks this moment to be unclogged! Ugh! Perception = 32)
Kwarsk grimaces and mutters to himself at the smell, patiently awaiting Fingers' clearing of the trapdoor.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+4=20 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 1:31:02 PM
Burton leaps off the carpet with more enthusiasm than skill but having 4 legs (and a dex bonus) lands easily. He turns to watch the other Patchers disembark. He will then run after them once they appear to know where they are going.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+10=14 ; d20+8=10 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 4:07:00 PM
Rhys nimbly steps off the flying carpet and comes to a halt several steps away. He scans his surroundings looking for some indication of where to go next (Perception 10).
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday May 16th, 2024 5:07:38 PM
Zarsellet waits, patiently, for Muuru to get the trap door open. He stays quiet so as not to distract the man.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+2=19 ; d20+6=15 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 5:45:41 PM
Paige manages a surprisingly smooth disembarkation from the magical carpet, and gives Honest Melchior a salute and a wave by way of sendoff! (Acrobatics=19)
The cleric addresses Rhys, her head turned away from the group of men milling around across the street by the tavern and mutters, ”I saw the back door to Ivan’s is open and the front door is broken. Why don’t you go ‘round the back. Take Burton-dog with you. I’ll manage the front door. Remember, we’ve got a seal from the Constabulary authorizing us to act!”
The red-head will smile at the folks in front of the tavern, but move towards the building - positioning herself in front of the door - blocking the way of anyone trying to get in or out.
”Can anyone tell me what’s been going on here?!” she asks, casting a quick glance over her shoulder to see if she can spot any Patchers beyond the broken front door(Perception=15), before focussing on the men on the other side of the road.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=32 ; d20+10=24 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 6:19:27 PM
Perception: nat 20 = 32. Smell that? Tanning vats. Probably full of evidence by now. He tries the trapped lock again: Disable Device: 24
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday May 16th, 2024 11:27:54 PM Tanning vats? That sounds like the most logical place for any exotic skins to be located. Think you will be able to get us in?
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Friday May 17th, 2024 5:33:17 AM
Burton: leaps eagerly from the carpet and looks to see where best to go. Fingers: unlocks the trapdoor and defeats the trap. Lothlo: anticipates the odour is indicative where they’ll find damning evidence. Kwarsk: wrinkles his nose in disdain as he waits for Fingers to work on the trapdoor’s lock. Naithi:. watches quietly. Paige: instructs Rhys and Burton to go in via the rear whilst she goes to the front, pausing only to ask what’s happened. Rhys: jumps from he carpet and looks for where to go next. Zarsellet: waits for Fingers to do his thing.
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Outside…..
Rhys and Burton-Dog race around the back, or more accurately, the side of the building to dart up the short flight of wooden steps and in through the back door. There they see the backs of the Patchers as they are all peering into a room opposite. All is quiet. Light filters in through the tall, narrow windows. In this regard the place seems almost church-like. Their arrival does not go unnoticed; Camalayaas instantly turns and wrinkles a bunny-nose in their direction.
At the front, Paige pauses to ask for information. A middle aged and somewhat portly woman with very dark skin struts up.
”I seen ‘em all, I did. Batterin’ down de door like dey was stormin’ a castle! Poor Mr Ivan. I ‘ope you is come to stop dem criminals and vandals.” Being larger than Paige, the woman looked down on her expectantly with arms crossed under a mighty bosom. ~~~
Inside…..
Fingers succeeds! The latch is unlocked and the door is lifted – lifted to reveal a set of steps descending, but not into darkness. Light can be seen below: a soft gentle, yellowish light. Yet from the current position it was impossible to see more. Nor was there any sound. There was however the now much stronger pervasive smell from the tanning vats.
NB: Those with scent ability will find it impaired due to this overwhelming and masking aroma. Those without such ability will only smell this stink. ~~~
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday May 17th, 2024 10:59:58 PM
Zarsellet covers his mouth with a cloth, pretty ineffective except for a mental filter.... and waits for the stronger folk to lead the way.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday May 17th, 2024 11:54:00 PM
Fingers peers into the hole. There could be anything down there. Ivan and some accomplices? More booby traps? Tunnels leading away? He stashes his tools and draws his blackjack.
Kwarsk. The minotaur beckons. Marching order.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday May 18th, 2024 4:53:34 AM
Burton cancels the Beast Shape spell and reverts to his human form; "Well that was interesting." says Burton as he resisted the urge to scratch. "Paige should be here shortly she is out front." he adds.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:21:05 AM
Naithi isn't sure if the group has a set marching order, so she remind them of Camalayaas low light vision and offers to go anywhere.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+10=27 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+11=16 ; Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:25:25 AM
Getting another whiff of the air, Naithi adds "Does anyone know if this is safe to breathe, or if we need to worry about it catching fire with a misplaced spell?"
Knowledge Nature= 27 Survival= 21 Perception = 16
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Saturday May 18th, 2024 5:04:03 PM
Thinking a moment about the yellowish light from below, and not wanting to get caught in total darkness, Zarsellet 'whistles' up some Dancing Lights and sends them into the hole to expand the initial look....
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Saturday May 18th, 2024 5:15:56 PM
Lothlo notices the over[powering smell and little else. Whoo, that stuff stinks. I suppose I'll take a spot in the middle. Anybody know if it's normal to have these kind of vats in a basement like this? It feels pretty sinister, but I can definitely see why they would have these smelly vats sealed up in the basement where they are less of a nuisance.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Sunday May 19th, 2024 4:00:22 AM
Burton listens to Naithi's question about the vats or vapor's being able to catch fire. "I hope not as most of my ready spells and wand is fire based. Apart from the lightning bolt of course but I'm guessing a lightening bolt in a basement might be bad."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Sunday May 19th, 2024 7:30:15 PM
Paige listens to the middle aged and somewhat portly woman with very dark skin, before whipping the document/seal received from the handsome nit-wit back at the gaol and holding it up for all to see, before stashing it back inside her vest for safe keeping.”I’ll take over from here. You all stay back. Very far back. For your own safety, that is.” The cleric squeezes carefully through the broken door, and looks around for her friends simultaneously calling out: ”yoo-hoo! Anyone home?”
Paige touches her holy symbol and prays to Domi for courage and casts shield of faith on herself.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Sunday May 19th, 2024 11:26:31 PM
Rhys scans the room and get’s his first scent of the foulness emanating from below. He will follow Kwarsk’s lead.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday May 20th, 2024 5:19:24 AM
Burton: reverts to human form and informs others that paige will arrive imminently. He worries that some of his magic in the confines of a basement might be ‘bad’. Fingers: speculates what might await and beckons for Kwarsk to lead the way. Lothlo: remarks on the stench and offers to go wherever is most helpful. Kwarsk: assesses the situation. Naithi:. Offers to be flexible in accommodating others’ preferences going ahead. She queries about the risk of fire. Paige: shows official authority to act, squeezes in and invokes her Shield of Faith. Rhys: follows Kwarsk’s lead. Zarsellet: covers his mouth with a cloth and awaits stronger folk to lead the way. He adds some light to proceedings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks Map updated.
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With the additional light at play, the group slowly and carefully make their way down the steps. They creak ominously under Fingers’ weight. Below they find an empty room, or seemingly so. The smell is almost overpowering down here. There are two large vats. Both are open and are patently in use. Further in you see a tall shelving unit that reaches up to the ceiling. Off to the right are barrels. These are sealed. All is still. All is quiet. There are no exits apparent, but you cannot see behind the racking. ~~~
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 20th, 2024 2:59:12 PM
Burton will wait on the ground floor for a report from those going below or the screaming to start before taking any action; "Lucky I'm not still a dog that stinks really bad."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=18 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 5:45:02 PM
Lothlo glances around the basement room, checking to see which of the vats are large enough to hold a person, and for any signs of lids askew, spilled liquid, or any other signs that someone could be trying to hide or set an ambush in any/all of them.
perception = 18
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=23 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 7:17:23 PM ”Haloo! Anyone home?!” Paige moves carefully through the front door and through whatever room she is in, looking for her companions. (Perception=23)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=16 ; d10+4=12 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:23:09 PM
Kwarsk advances some 15' beyond the stairs, drawing his waraxe as he goes, and then Readies to strike anyone who attempts to attack him or another Patcher.
(OOC - IF the Ready is triggered THEN the result = Hit AC 16 for 12 damage)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=29 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:26:47 PM
Coming down the stairs, Fingers around the room. Where the heck did Ivan go?. He looks around for secret doors or something.
Perception 29 (+2 for traps).
He also calls up the stairs. Hey, Naithi? You any good at finding footprints?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday May 20th, 2024 10:05:02 PM
Zarsellet stays at the top of the stairs waiting for the crowd to figure out something. Any tracks? Secret doors? Anything odd other than the stink!?!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday May 20th, 2024 11:50:36 PM
Rhys stands his ground, making sure no one can slip by the group in the basement and noone can come at them from behind.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+10=27 ; 2d6+2=6 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:50:56 AM Burton: opts to wait for the screaming to start. Fingers: searches for Ivan or a means of egress. He asks if Naithi can find footprints. Lothlo: looks around for a potential ambush Kwarsk: moves forward readying himself to strike. Naithi:. holds her position. Paige: moves into the main workshop, calling to the others. Rhys: stands his ground. Zarsellet: stays at the top of the stairs asking for information.
Feel free to move your positions(markers) as best depicts your current location.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The two vats to left and right are large, fully 10’ to a side. They are open. It is conceivable that some could hide in them as the liquid is but 2’ deep, but there’s no evidence of a breathing straw or similar. Moreover, surely only the truly desperate would immerse themselves in such a vile liquid.
No apparent avenues of escape reveal themselves. However, even Fingers keen eyes cannot see past the racking at the end of the room. He realises that there may yet be another way on. Just as he’s considering that notion he notices the liquid in the vat next to him shift. It spins! That liquid then spirals upwards to form a man-like shape, but one that is revolting and only serves to exacerbate the smell. It has a deep, dark red hue. An arm-like appendage lashes out at Muuru! It strikes true and Fingers feels his flesh erupt painfully as his blood is suddenly leached into the abomination. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fingers sustains 6 points of damage. Fingers Highlight to display spoiler: { The wound seeps. You are now subject to bleed damage each round: 1d6, which starts next round} ~~~~ COMBAT!
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=24 ; d10+4=5 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 12:16:06 PM
Kwarsk steps adjacent to the Vat Monster, saying, "Fingers, back off, I've got this!" and strikes it overhand style with his enchanted waraxe, slicing it a bit!
(OOC - Hit AC 24 with +1 waraxe for 5 damage.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 12:56:34 PM
Hearing the sounds of combat down the stairs Zarsellet moves as quickly as he can to get closer. Once in range he starts a combat chant, empowering it with his Bardic magic to enhance the combat abilities of the team.
OOC: Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 2 rounds used of 16.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday May 21st, 2024 2:35:21 PM
Burton calls out to Paige to let her know they are in the back and all was clear, just as the screaming starts.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:57:17 PM Is that... is that a urine elemental? Please tell me that's not what's in front of us. Lothlo doesn't see a good line of sight, so he steps to the side to allow the more melee oriented members of the team to pass first.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 10:25:21 PM
Upon hearing the commotion below, Rhys peers down the trap door and determines that there is space at the bottom. The elf descends below and readies his sword not knowing quite what to expect. The smell that greets him as he descends tells him it won’t be anything good!
Fingers bravely yelps in pain and hides...er, [i]steps[/b] behind Kwarsk. He knows he could gore it from his position, but he's reluctant to touch it. Instead, he calls out a mystic phrase, and his blackjack flies from his hand to club the creature.
Att: d20+5 = AC 15. Dam: 1d8+2= 3
[i] In effect: Bleeding damage 1d6/round Mage Armor has not been cast! Inspire Courage: +2 saves (charm, fear), +2 att/dam Mage Armor has not been cast!
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 1 =4 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 12:07:17 AM
Naithi hears the commotion and she and Camalayaas run down stairs. She looks around to determine if Flaming Sphere would set anything on fire besides the enemy, and for the time being decides to their her net at the abomination, her aim not up to it's usual standards. I don't think I'm going to be retrieving that...
ooc: Would flaming Sphere set the building, tanning liquids, or any fumes on fire? Also, would you role they flaming Sphere floats above the liquid, or would you rule it sinks into it?
Ranged touch attach to throw her her at a target hit Touch ac 9 to hit and give the target the entangled condition.
DM Sanity Notes including net information and Active Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
Net: When you throw a net, you make a ranged touch attack against your target. A net’s maximum range is 10 feet. If you hit, the target is entangled.
If you control the trailing rope by succeeding on an opposed Strength check while holding it, the entangled creature can move only within the limits that the rope allows. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make a concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell’s level or be unable to cast the spell.
An entangled creature can escape with a DC 20 Escape Artist check (a full-round action). The net has 5 hit points and can be burst with a DC 25 Strength check (also a full-round action). A net is useful only against creatures within one size category of you.
A net must be folded to be thrown effectively. The first time you throw your net in a fight, you make a normal ranged touch attack roll. After the net is unfolded, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls with it. It takes 2 rounds for a proficient user to fold a net and twice that long for a non-proficient one to do so.
(Note that as a Lost Child both Naithi and Camalayas share hit points and Against mind affecting, level/ability draining or instant death spells and effects both roll to save (when applicable). If either saves, both resist the attack.) Need to be within 110ft to heal. Improved Share Spell Any non-instantaneous spell you cast on yourself can also affect an animal companion Mounted Combat Once per round when your mount is hit in combat, you may attempt a Ride check (as an immediate action) to negate the hit. Low light vision for Naithi. Low light vision and scent for Camalayas. Shield Other 2d4 berries each cure 1 hp (max 8 hp/24 hours). 4 days worth remaining. Wild Shape x1}
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=12 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 2:25:40 AM
Paige thinks she hears something. Combat? Someone chanting? Did someone call her name? (Perception = 12) The cleric moves towards the sounds.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d6=2 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d6+2=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:57:55 AM
Burton: calls to Paige that all is well – then he fighting starts. Fingers: steps back and sends his blackjack at the creature. It fails to strike true. Lothlo: steps to the side to permit more melee oriented folk closer access to the fight. Kwarsk: Steps in and attacks. Naithi:. contemlates a flaming sphere attack, but elects to cast her net. It falls into the vat! Paige: moves towards the sounds of conflict. Rhys: descends and cannot fail to notice the truly awful smell. Zarsellet: rouses his team to greater success.
Naithi is dismayed to see her net fall into the vat. It wasn’t entirely lost to her as some hung over the lip of the vat. Most however was submerged and would take a lot of cleaning. Camalayaas wrinkled a nose in disgust. The whole place smelled bad; the creature particularly so. She realises that a Flaming Sphere will be ineffective in this instance as the liquid in the vat would extinguish it. (Anything that can extinguish a normal fire can extinguish a Flaming Sphere)
Kwarsk swung his axe. It bit into the monstrosity and slid through! There seemed to be no appreciable damage to mark the blow.
Fingers blackjack misses and his wound bleeds. (2 points of damage)
Zarsellet does his best to rouse the others to excellence, but the stinking miasma does its best to confound his efforts. Taking in lungfuls of the fetid air was not conducive to quality singing, or even chanting. (Fortitude 14 to sing. If failed, the song falters and is lost. Note however that the DC falls by 2 each round as he grows accustomed to the odour.)
The others do their best to gain some comprehension of what is unfolding below. Rhys blocks the view of those above and has, as yet, only a limited view of proceedings.
The creature lashes out again. This time twice: once at Kwarsk and once at Naithi. A wild swing misses the dwarf, but Naithi is clobbered. A stinging wound opens on her left shoulder (Bleed condition applies hereafter) (Naithi suffers 9 points of damage.) ~~~
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=11 ; d8+1=3 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:09:43 AM
Zarsellet chokes on the stench when he tries to extend the magical music, ending the effect. Noticing the Muuru bleeding he pulls the healing wands and touches him, more to stop the bleeding than to heal up his wounds much....
OOC: The wand is level 2 so 4 points healed. That stops the bleed effect though, right?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 12:30:39 PM
Burton pops his head around the door into the reception and waves at Paige. "They are in the basement, I don't know what has happened but it sounds like a fight has just started."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 2:02:39 PM
ooc: Can I assume that means you would rule a flaming sphere would fall into the vat and not float magically above it? I've seen DMs rule both ways.
DM Nick: No, my reading of the rules implies that the sphere would be extinguished. It is sp[ongey in texture and rolls over obstacles. Like a sponge, it doesn't float and will absorb the water and go out.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=14 ; d20+9=13 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=12 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 6:06:24 PM Well, I'm not sure what this thing is, but hopefully arrows will work on it. Lothlo takes a step forward and pulls some cold iron arrows from his quiver and aims at the vat monster
Attack 1 = 14 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 13 Damage 2 = 12
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:42:09 PM
Seeing the dwarf’s axe cleave through the vat monster with no effect, the elf sheathes his sword and makes room for any of his companions to engage in battle. ”This thing is unharmed by our blades. Hit it with magic!”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=14 ; d10+8=18 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:55:33 PM
Kwarsk says, "Maybe I just didn't hit it hard enough..." and with that he makes a Powerful side-swipe at it with his waraxe!
(OOC - hit AC 14, for 18 damage.)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 11:41:37 PM
The blackjack flew wide. He tries again.
Att: d20+5 = AC 9. Well, that was worse.
In effect: Bleeding damage 1d6/round Mage Armor has not been cast! Inspire Courage: +2 saves (charm, fear), +2 att/dam Mage Armor has not been cast!
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 2 =3 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=20 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:33:54 AM
Peeping over the edge of the trapdoor, Paige sees a veritable bottleneck as folks spill down into the tight confines of the basement. ”Unless there’s another way out, I’d suggest you all get back up here and let me and Burton see if a trial by fire might clean out the basement! She refrains from casting blindly into the basement out of concern for her companions clustered below.
The cleric tries to figure out what the stinking creature might be (Knowledge = nat 20! +4 for Arcana or History, +6 for Religion)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+3=20 ; d20=3 ; d20=15 ; d20+11=12 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:49:08 AM
Naithi quickly stops the bleeding and stares at the creature before her. Her best guess is they it is an abomination like the previous two, but Lothlo's golem comment makes her think that it could possibly be a blood or flesh golem I don't have any idea what this thing is. I know that golems taste better than abominations when cooked, but by that point identification is pretty much a moot point.
Naithi knows her only offensive spell is flaming sphere, which won't do much good here. As she heals herself she quickly looks for a lid for the two vats. If she cannot fight the monster, perhaps she can catch it. She is also worried the second vat may have another unseen monster in it.
Heal check = 20 to stop the bleeding, success
Knowledge arcana to determine if the creature is a golden l golem = 3 (she knows it looks icky)
Craft (Cooking) = 15 (If a regular monster or golem she can cook it, unfortunately, if it is an aberration it will taste awful no matter what she does)
Perception to look for a lid for the vats = 12
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:51:29 AM
ooc: Paige's post overlapped mine. If Naithi doesn't find a lid for the vats, she will have Camalayaas move them out of the way so Paige and Burton can get down
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+10=15 ; d20+10=23 ; 2d6+2=7 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 5:54:43 AM
Burton: informs Paige that it sounds like a fight has erupted in the cellar. Fingers: Again he tries with the blackjack. Again he misses. Lothlo: attempts to pierce the creature with two arrows. Neither strike true. Likely this had more to do with the vapours stinging his eyes than the martial skill of the creature. Kwarsk: decides that all that’s required is more force. He throws his all into a side swipe – that misses. Naithi:. sees no lids and given the size of the vats, they’d be impossible to hide. She’s no idea what the thing is, so can only guess how bad it would taste. She spends her time though administering to her wound and manages to stop the flow of blood. Paige: advises a tactical withdrawal whilst she tries to consider just what it is that they are facing. Rhys: decides that it will take magic to drop the abomination. Zarsellet: stops singing and quickly heals Muuru, staunching the bleeding wound.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paige Highlight to display spoiler: { wracks her mind trying to recall details from old tomes that she’d perused. Surely something therein would inform what they faced now. Yet there were so many entries, trying to recall specific details were nigh impossi- a GOLEM! It was a blood golem! Now if only she knew what that meant.} Cannot really see much of what’s happening below but with Naithi moving aside she squeezes down sufficiently to gain enough sight of the thing to make what she believes is a correct identification.
Naithi staunches her wound and moves aside to make room for others. The creature attacks her again. This time with both arms. The first attack goes high, over her head. The second connects on the same shoulder she’d just healed! ( 7 damage)
Behind Kwarsk a figure emerges from behind the racking. ”No, no, you must flee! The creature is too dangerous. Good Sir Dwarf, hold back your friends that I might appease it.” You recognise the voice. It is Ivan, albeit his features are now completely hidden by a deep cowl. Kwarsk Highlight to display spoiler: { Will save 15 or become subject to the Suggestion spell and do as he very reasonably ‘suggests’.}
The tight confines of the cellar worked against the others getting more actively involved. The fumes confounded singing and even aim it seemed.
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Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 2:07:11 PM
Rhys slips through the crowd of his companions to clear the way for those above and one again pulls his sword, this time in defence of any attacks from Ivan.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=21 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=13 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 5:51:19 PM If the Golumn is too dangerous, does that mean we should focus on Ivan first? Lohtlo glances in Ivan's direction, but doesn't have a line of sight on him. Lothlo blinks a few times to help his eyes with the stinging before firing another volley at the vat monster.
Attack 1 = 21 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 20 Damage 2 = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 2 arrows, 0 hero points
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=20 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 7:50:20 PM You! says Muuru, surprised at Ivan's sudden return. All right, do it -- but no tricks!
The minotaur squeeze into a corner beside the other vat. He wonders: is Ivan really trying to help?
Sense Motive: d20+5 = 20
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=19 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 9:55:06 PM
Seeing the team still trying to fight Zarsellet again tries breathing the foul air and activating his bardic performance again to enhance their prowess.
OOC: Fort save 19. Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 10:28:51 PM ”It’s a GOLEM! A blood golem!” Paige bellows out for all to hear.
Though they’re super duper nasty things to deal with, she remembers a pretty simple orison* is capable of wounding them!
The cleric prepares purify food and drink and will cast it if she has the opportunity (needs to be within 10ft of the golem.)
* assuming that identifying the creature grants some knowledge of how to deal with it! Highlight to display spoiler: {A purify food and water spell deals 1d6 points of damage per caster level (maximum 10d6) to a blood golem. A blood golem can attempt a Fortitude saving throw (DC 10 + caster’s ability score modifier) to reduce the damage by half.}
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 39/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+9=12 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+9=18 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 12:37:14 AM
Naithi realizes that she is not the best match for the golem and shifts her focus to Ivan. She spurs Camalayaas forward as both of them try to grapple him. As she lunges did the leather worker she yells Appease this!
Actions ------------ Naithi Grapple Ivan. Grapple check beats CMB 20. Rerolled with a hero point. +2 for inspire courage.
Camalayaas, aid another grape check = 17, success
ooc: Update my header to the correct hp
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=22 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 2:51:20 AM
Burton remains out of the way by the trap door. There are to many Patchers in the basement already and no room for him to use his magic. Burton will try and remember what he knows about golem's and Blood Golem's specifically.
Knowledge (arcana) 22
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday May 24th, 2024 2:53:20 AM
OOC: I'm going to be away on holiday from next Monday in Spain so my posting is going to be very limited. If someone would like to run Burton for me.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20=4 ; d20+10=19 ; 2d6+2=10 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 4:21:14 AM
Friday 24 May 24 Burton: stays back trying to recall what he knows, if anything, of blood golems. Fingers: moves away wondering if Ivan is indeed trying to help. Lothlo: fires 2 arrows at the apparently unarmed Ivan. Both miss. Kwarsk: does nothing as Ivan’s words seep into him. Naithi:. & Cammalayaas barrel forward to grapple Ivan. Paige: identifies the creature and readies a spell. Rhys: advances and pulls his sword free. Zarsellet: clears his throat and begins to again sing a rousing song. (Bonuses in effect) Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks
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"Get off me you fools! I'm trying to help!" Insisted Ivan as he attempted to wriggle free of Naithi and her steed's grasp. The blood golem moved, sliding easily through the stinking vat, churning the filth before exiting to strike at Naithi anew. Naithi is struck on the back. Another seeping wound is caused. 10 damage and bleed condition applies.
Lothlo cannot recall many details except…..Highlight to display spoiler: { The creature, similar to others of its ilk has many immunities and can even resist the effects of magic...to a degree.}
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=26 ; d10+9=19 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 9:33:14 AM
Rhys moves after the golem as it attacks Naithi. The elf hopes only to distract it enough to let the beastfolk subdue Ivan. He slashes at the slimy golem with his blade (Hit AC 26 for 19 hp). Unsure whether his sword will have any effect he follows up by goading his opponent. ”Over here you stinking clot!”
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+9=24 ; d8+2=3 ; d20+5=12 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 11:41:23 AM
As the battle gets even more chaotic Zarsellet notices the blood all over Naithi. He moves over and tries to tap her with the healing wand to stop the bleed effect.
OOC: I believe I have to roll a touch? 24 to hit? Only 3 healed but hopefully it stops the bleed. And he tries, fort save 12 should do it with the decrease each round, to continue the bardic performance for the melee.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=17 ; d20+9=28 ; d10+8=10 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 12:55:44 PM
Kwarsk ponders a long moment, and then shakes his head 'no'! He says, "Sorry Ivan, your red golem and nasty plans are crimping Plateau City's freedom!"
With that, Kwarsk takes several steps towards the thing and swings Powerfully once more, Inspired by Zarsellet's battle hymn, striking the golem solidly in its vitals, wherever they may be!
(OOC - Hit AC 30 (19 on die) for 12 damage!) (forgot to put +2/+2 in the Roller!)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=15 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+1=15 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 2:42:04 PM
Naithi maintains her hold on Ivan and tells him to continue what he was saying. Speak fast! What is the meaning... No. How do you appease it? Tell us what you know or I'll turn you into a bleeding golem and use you hide for my new cloak.. Naithi then pins him to the ground.
Actions ----------- Naithi check to maintain grapple = 20 (15+5 bonus for being the controller of the grapple) Pin Ivan. Intimidate = 15
Camalayaas Grapple check to aid Naithi = 20
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=15 ; d8+7=15 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 6:02:32 PM
Lohtlo responds to Ivan If you're trying to help, how about you tell us how to appease this thing.
Lothlo moves into position and fires another arrow, but with his eyes burning so much his arrows still aren't flying true.
Attack 1 = 15 Damage 1 = 15
ooc: it may not make a difference in the fight, but last round Lothlo didn't attack the "unarmed" Ivan, he attacked the Vat monster.
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 4 arrows, 0 hero points
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday May 24th, 2024 10:45:01 PM
(ooc: No result from the Sense Motive check?)
Naithi! Let him up! Ivan! Start talking!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=10 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 10:38:39 PM ”What do you think, Burton? Ready to see what folks are up to in the basement?”
Paige ignores the stench and goes down through the trapdoor, making room for Burton if he is able to follow. The cleric lets go with her prepared purify food and drink if she is within 10ft of the golem. (31F?) for 10 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 27th, 2024 2:37:00 AM
Burton follows Paige down in to the basement. "Ivan if you can control the golem I suggest you get on with it. People give Ivan some room but watch him closely. Any funny business Ivan and you will be leaving the basement in a bag or two."
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=10 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 9:14:09 AM
Burton: like Naithi, Burton ‘encourages’ Ivan to co-operate. Fingers: asks that Naithi release Ivan and that Ivan start talking. He’s not at all convinced of Ivan’s entreaties, but the man is plainly in a desperate situation. Lothlo: entreats Ivan to be more specific in how to stop the monster and shoots at it – missing. That miasma really does sting the eyes! Kwarsk: elects to attack the golem and lands a solid blow. Naithi:. maintains her hold of Ivan and Camalayaas helps. Paige: closes and hurls magic at the creature. Rhys: lands a scything blow on the golem and taunts it. Zarsellet: moves forward and manages to cure Naithi’s wound, staunching the bleeding. He also manages to continue his inspirational song.
”No, no! Get off me! You’re only making matters worse! Please! I need to be able to – ugh” Ivan again pleaded with Naithi and those around him.
Muuru Highlight to display spoiler: { Apologies for omitting the Sense Motive earlier. In this instance, everything he says rings true.}
Ivan struggles, but cannot break free.
The golem continues its relentless assault on Naithi. However, the savage wounds it sustained significantly impair its capacity to focus and both raking smites miss!
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Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=31 ; d10+9=12 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 10:26:41 AM
Rhys continues slashing at the golem. ”Never mind appeasing it! Finish it off before it finishes Naithi!” the elf calls out.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=13 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 12:42:17 PM
Not seeing any other's with bleeding wounds Zarsellet stays out of the way and just tries to continue his Bardic performance to help the group finish off the monster. Did Ivan want to keep this creature alive? Was the man crazy? It was dangerous!?!
OOC: Fort save 13 should let me keep Inspire Courage active for another round. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=13 ; d10+10=19 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 3:05:39 PM
Kwarsk's muscles pulse in step with the beats of Zarsellet's battle hymn as he Powerfully slices once more at the Blood Golem, not catching as much of it as he would have liked!
(OOC - hit AC 13 including bardsong, for 19 damage)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+16=29 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 3:24:50 PM I need more than "I need to be able to" if you expect me to let you go. Naithi believes the man has a way to appease the monster, but she doesn't trust that it won't involve sacrificing an Innocent or destroying the evidence.
Actions ------ Naithi will tie Ivan up, if no one stops her. Grapple check = 29
If the group (more than just Fingers) stops her, she will instead just maintain the grapple. If they insist she release the grapple, she will instead cast flaming sphere on the monster for 2d6 = 5 damage.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=17 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+7=15 ; d8+7=15 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 6:03:08 PM Ivan, if you are being sincere we really need something more to act on. From anyone in our shoes your words just sounds like a desperate hail Marry in the hopes that we are the most gullible group of people in the Wold.
Lothlo again attempts to hit the vat monster, hoping that he is finally able to get his watering eyes under control enough to shoot true.
Attack 1 = 17 Damage 1 = 15
Attack 2 = 21 Damage 2 = 15
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 6 arrows, 0 hero points
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=10 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 8:25:31 PM
Paige likes how a simple solution sometimes has a big impact. The cleric lets go with another orison (purify food and drink) directed at the golem for another 10 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.) The cleric loves it when Zarsellet chants and inspires the group!
Naithi, fall back! I've got him covered. Muuru brandishes his blackjack, the one he can make fly through the air. But can't you all tell he's telling the truth?
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=7 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=17 ; 2d6+2=5 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 4:46:03 AM
Burton: quietly watches. Fingers: asks Naithi to fall back and states that Ivan is telling the truth *NB: He also – within that phrase – secretly invites everyone to make their own Sense Motive rolls.* Lothlo: again shoots at the creature, but even with Zarsellet’s inspiring words ringing in his ears, he fails to strike true. If only that stench wasn’t so caustic! Kwarsk: determinedly strikes at the golem, but his dwarven sense of rhythm lets him down. He misses. Naithi:. maintains her determined grip on Ivan. Paige: unleashes another spell at the golem. Rhys: slashes violently at the golem, yet the mighty hit doesn’t quite have the impact he would expect. Zarsellet: continues his inspiring performance wondering at Ivan’s motives.
Ivan’s struggles lessen as he seems to realise that he simply cannot get free.
”Oh, I tried; I tried to warn you, but you wouldn’t listen.” He sobs.
The golem attacks Naithi again. This time it connects only once and for a glancing blow. Nonetheless the blow stings and another seeping wound is inflicted. 5 damage sustained
The golem does appear to be leaking significantly, but being mindless attacks remorselessly.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=35 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+2=4 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 3:51:12 PM
OOC: Sense Motive Nat 20 for 35. Save Fort 11 which I believe still makes it. 25 to touch Naithi with the wand.... Only 4 points healed.
Zarsellet sees the creature hit Naithi again and immediately taps the man with the CLW wand. He inhales the nasty air and sings another stanza of the song to inspire the team to finish the battle.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 28th, 2024 6:02:24 PM He may be telling the truth, but he's going out of his way to not be helpful.
Ivan, what are you going to do to help? What can we do?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 7:27:39 PM
ooc: Can I assumed Ivan is now tied up, allowing me to pursue other... Assuming I don't think Fingers will untie him?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+2=3 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+11=28 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:21:10 PM Fingers, I can see he's telling the truth. (Sense motive = 3) I'm just not sure appeasing the clot doesn't mean sacrificing ourselves and the beastfolk population of the city.
The young sloth girl and her rabbit sigh with relief as their bleeding wounds heal, and she thanks Zarsellet for the healing and prays someone has a prestigitation cantrip that can clean the blood and urine from her clothing later.
Actions ------------ Naithi Sense Motive = 3 (I trust Fingers and think Ivan wants to appease the creature.) Grapple the Blood Golem = 28
Camalayaas Aid another to grapple = 9 (fail)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:30:46 PM
ooc: Sorry, grapple check = 26. I had added an extra +2 bonus on accident.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=24 ; d3=3 ; 2d6=8 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 9:47:08 PM
What is Naithi doing? She thinks wrestling that thing is worse than anything Ivan can do while surrounded by us?
Grrr... Paige's Purify spell seems to work; maybe it takes more damage from cold too?
He moves closer and casts Ray of Frost.
Ranged Touch attack: d20 + 4 +1 (Point Blank range) + 0 (Precise shot; no penalty for firing into melee) = 24 Note target has -4 to DEX. Damage: 3 cold damage
If that penalty reduces its DEX bonus to zero, I think this qualifies for a sneak attack. In which case add 2d6 = 8 cold damage
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=23 ; d10+10=16 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:37:28 PM
Kwarsk leaves the words of Ivan to the others, focusing instead on the battle with the strange blood golem.
He takes another Powerful swing, aided by Zarsellet's tunes, his waraxe splitting it nigh in twain!
(OOC - Hit AC 23 for 16 damage. (all includes bardsong))
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=33 ; d10+9=11 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:43:55 PM
Rhys continues his relentless attack on the blood golem. (Hit AC 33 for 11HP)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20=14 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 11:58:58 PM ”Take that!” Paige hurls another orison (purify food and drink) at the golem for 12;pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.)
The cleric wonders if directing healing spells would ‘hurt’ the golem? (Knowledge = 14+4 for Arcana)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=16 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:47:27 AM
Burton: quietly watches. Fingers: magical attack lines the golem in frost. Lothlo: demands why Ivan will do to help. Kwarsk: hefts his war axe and cleaves the blood golem. Naithi:. maintained her grapple. With others help Ivan could be tied. She was grateful for the healing. Paige: attacks and hits again, but this time the creature appears to shake off the worst of the damage. Rhys: chops into the golem mightily Zarsellet: cures Naithi and notes what Ivan isn’t saying as much as what he is. Highlight to display spoiler: { Ivan has not spoken a word of a lie, but….} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With a sickening gurgle the blood golem collapses. Blood and urine spray everywhere! (All those within 5’ get thoroughly soaked.)
Ivan slumps. “You have me.” He sighs in apparent resignation. Certainly he ceases to offer Naithi no further resistance. However, he says nothing more simply lying inert on the floor. Perhaps somewhat annoyingly, he’s far less covered in gunk than anyone else in the vicinity.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=24 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 2:11:57 PM
Glad to see the.... current battle over, Zarsellet glares at Ivan. "That's not a lie, and possibly the same with some of what he said earlier, or what he didn't say. But he's not speaking the truth about what he knows."
He glances around the room. "We should search the place. Find the skins. If he keeps refusing to cooperate the evidence will have him flayed like his victims."
OOC: Continue watching Ivan for a response to my words or that of the others. Sense Motive 24?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+3=16 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:55:15 PM
Lohtlo looks around, hesitant to let down his guard too fast. Ivan, is that the last of those monsters? Any other dangers lurking about? What were you doing with such a creature down here?
Sense motive = 16
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:05:35 PM
Fingers goes behind the racking where Ivan had been crouching. Was there a door or something back there, or had he just been hiding?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:59:18 PM
Kwarsk tries to shake off the gunk. Finally, he says, "Burton, I don't suppose you could make the rounds with a Prestidigitation spell to clean us off while we hogtie Ivan?"
Kwarsk joins Naithi in holding down Ivan, "accidentally" getting some gunk on his too-clean cultist-robes...
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 11:13:14 PM
Rhys wipes away as much of the foul substance as possible and keeps his sword ready in case this was not the last monster.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=7 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 12:47:43 AM ” Gross!” Paige hurls a final orison (purify food and drink) at the golem (corpse?) for 7 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.) The cleric wants to make sure the icky creature is dead-dead.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 30th, 2024 1:37:49 AM
ooc: As much as I had to admit it, Naithi grappled Ivan round one, pinned him round two, and tied him up round three. Last round Naithi grappled the blood golem and was grappling him when it sprayed blood and urine everywhere :(
Naithi tries to hold back her gagging. Blood when butchering is one thing, but having a urine soaked clot exploded while you are grappling it is a memory she wants erased from her mind. Please tell me someone has a prestigitation spell prepared!
If no one has a spell prepared then Naithi will soon be making liberal use of her create water spell and change clothes as Camalayaas shields her from the guys view....ewwww
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+3=17 ; d20+11=26 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 4:22:00 AM Burton: remains quiet. Fingers: checks behind the racking, but sees no other exits. Lothlo: remains on guard and asks some questions of Ivan. Kwarsk: wonders whether Burton might clean the worst of the filth and adds a little to Ivan. Naithi:. Stands appalled at the wretched state she’s in. Paige: ensures the creature stays dead despite the gore and filth covering her. (At least she’s not as soaked as Naithi and Camalayaas.) Rhys: readies his blade for more trouble, whilst wiping away some of the gunk. Zarsellet: remains quiet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ivan twitched and shifted, attempting to get more comfortable in his bonds before answering.
”You will find a wand in my left boot. It can, by dint of its powerful magic, heal your wounds. The command word is “Relissium”. It is, as I say, over. I was blackmailed, you understand; given no option but to….create these things. Now, my life is forfeit regardless, but what of my daughter? Surely, you won’t let them kill her?”
Lothlo listening and watching Ivan carefully discerns nothing amiss in anything he says. It is however, difficult to focus when covered in blood and – less savoury liquids.
~~~~~
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+8=10 ; 2d6(2+6)=8 Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:48:15 AM
Paige doesn’t trust this Ivan fellow one bit! ”Don’t use that wand until it’s been checked out!” she calls out when Ivan mentions he’s got one tucked in his left boot. She narrows her eyes and tries to get an idea if any part of the fellow’s sob story is true! (Sense Motive =10)
With the group all down in the basement together, the cleric will channel healing energy through her healing symbol and out into the room. (For 8 points healing)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 30th, 2024 1:10:44 PM
Ugh, disgusted and dripping with the foul-smelling mixture of urine and gore, Naithi quickly backs away from the aftermath of the exploding blood golem. Unless someone can provide her with a prestidigitation spell, she gives a curt nod to let the others know she needs a moment, then swiftly disappears from view around the nearest corner along with Camalayaas.
Breathing deeply to calm her queasy stomach, she focuses on conjuring a gentle, soothing flow of crystal-clear water with her Create Water spell. The cool liquid envelops her, washing away the sticky, acrid residue covering her skin and hair. Shuddering at the memory of the golem's messy demise, she scrubs herself vigorously, ensuring every last bit of the disgusting mess is gone from both her and Camalayaas.
Next, she reaches into her pack and pulls out a fresh outfit – a crisp white shirt and leggings, plus a spare pair of worn leather gloves. She dresses rapidly, feeling the refreshing rush of cleanliness return as she discards her soiled garments. A few swift strokes smooth her tangled hair, restoring her usually radiant appearance.
With her composure restored, Naithi takes a steadying breath and re-emerges into view, looking revitalized and even more like than usual in this casual outfit. Her grin flashes briefly as she rejoins the others, indicating she's once again ready to tackle any challenges that lie ahead.
Naithi gathers up a buckets worth of blood golem samples that she will make sure gets purify food and drink cast on it. (If asked, she will say it is Incase they need it due tracking purposes, but she fully intends to cook it up later and create a blood golem recipe).
Alright Ivan, tell us about your daughter and what is going on. Even if I loathe you at this moment, I won't let a girl suffer because of it. And don't think I have forgotten about my purchases and the gold I gave you! I'm not sure I'll ever get the stench out of this cloak after that!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:06:40 PM
Lothlo notices Naithi changing and can't help but think that with the floors in such a state that now probably wasn't the best time... but he was lucky enough not to be in sprayed with the same viscera that she was.
He then turns his attention to Ivan. I trust your daughter is an innocent victim in all this. We shall make sure she is safe.
You said you were being blackmailed, what can you tell us about the blackmailers? If someone is blackmailing you to do this, I can't imagine that they wouldn't just find another victim and we will be seeing another string of murders soon and be back to square one unless we make sure their operation .
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=27 ; d20+15=26 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 7:04:20 PM
Zarsellet listens to the tone in Ivan's voice. Is he telling the truth? Is he another victim? There appears to be more to this story....
"Ivan? I'm sure you can tell that you're not everyone's favorite person about now. Paige won't even trust that your wand does healing? It's pretty easy to verify you know. But surely you've heard of us? We help the temple. We help orphans. We help.... people that need help! And you're involved with a group that kills people, skins them and leaves the corpse to be found by their family and friends!?! They're creating terror around the city! And you claim that your daughter needs help? Well spill mister! I can't say for certain that it'll keep you from the gallows, but cooperate, point us at the leaders in this. We might be able to save your daughter, if you actually have one, and take care the real monster behind all of this."
"Or, distill it to really simple? You help us and we help you. Like I said, we help people that need help!"
OOC: That's 27 for sense motive while listening to the tone of his voice, and 26 for diplomacy to get him to cooperate more.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:30:56 PM
Fingers takes Ivan's wand, casts Detect Magic and starts examining it.
ooc: In 3 rounds he'll make a Spellcraft check to identify the wand.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=25 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:46:54 PM
Rhys does not trust Ivan and agrees with 0aige that the wand should not be used until examined by those who can tell it’s true purpose. The elf begins searching the shelves and surrounding area. (Perception 25)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=20 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 11:13:39 PM
Kwarsk says, "Burton, yoo-hoo... please tell me you prepared Prestidigitation today!"
Kwarsk searches the areas Rhys is not searching.
(OOC - Perception = 20)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+3=21 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=19 ; 3d6=10 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 5:25:58 AM Burton: remains quietly above. Fingers: starts to examine the want. It is indeed magical. Lothlo: asks Ivan about his daughter and her captors. Kwarsk: searches the area. Naithi:. is largely preoccupied in washing. This takes time. As does collecting samples of fallen blood golem, awaiting the subsequent spells to be cast, before she can eventually ask Ivan about his daughter. Paige: warns all not to trust Ivan as she then heals those in the vicinity. Rhys: agrees with Paige and begins a search of the environs. Zarsellet: tells Ivan about the Patchers whilst dissecting what he has to say. Highlight to display spoiler: { He thinks Ivan is lying.}
It takes time. It all takes time. Kwarsk and Rhys busily scour the racking as Naithi gets clean. Zarsellet and Paige pay particularly close attention to the constantly fidgeting Ivan.
”Oh, you’d do such a thing? Even after…...all that I’ve done?” he asks Zarsellet. [b]”Why? I mean how – How can I believe that you won’t simply abandon my daughter to her fate? Your hatred of me will certainly colour your decisions. No, no, you must let me – “[b] Upon shouting the word GO his hands ripped free of the bonds, a small, fine razor between his fingers. He held up one hand defensively in front of himself, empty. The other clutched at his chest in seeming horror, but it held something. A small symbol of some kind.
Knowledge Religion 12: Highlight to display spoiler: { Ga’al}
Dark, chilling energy rippled through the area. (Not Naithi secreted behind the shelving, but Camalayaas- giving her additional modesty, is affected)
All suffer 10 points negative energy damage. (DC:14 for half damage)
Just as all this happens Kwarsk and Rhys discover this very place is in fact the source of his leather. Furthermore, they also spot some summoning implements that tie Ivan to the two abhorrent creatures that had perpetrated so many foul murders. There looks to be more, but their scrutiny is rudely interrupted.
Just before the wave of dark energy struck, Rhys was reaching for a letter that had dropped beneath the bottom rack.
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Thanks all, Brian takes over on Monday. This is likely to be my final stint as DM. Many thanks, I hoped that you enjoyed it. ~~~
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday May 31st, 2024 7:55:02 AM
Naithi feels the pain wash over her as Camalayaas hit by the negative energy. Everyone hears her yell Wild Shape.
ooc: More to come, but you don't need to worry about Naithi's modesty for a bit.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=19 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 2:54:29 PM
Hearing the tone of voice Zarsellet was pretty certain that Ivan was lying, but.... Then he proved it to everyone!
"Is that the best you can do? Then your body will join the rest of the corpses you've created. I doubt anyone would want your hide though!" He draws a full breath, again hating the foul air, and sings his battle song to inspire the team. This time to put the enemy down, at least unconscious!
OOC: Standard action to Inspire Courage again. Fort save if needed any longer was a 19.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20=2 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 6:22:08 PM
Lothlo is taken aback by the sudden negative energy wave that flows over him Okay, clearly in this town we need to thoroughly bind and gag anyone after a fight.
save = 2 ooc: more coming once I can view the map
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 49/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=7 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d10+10=19 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 10:06:02 PM
(OOC - Knowledge: Religion - 7. Will Save vs Channel Negative Energy - 23. He takes 5 damage.
The basement is small, so I presume Kwarsk can move up to 20' and be adjacent to Ivan. On the battlemat I've moved him into a Flank with Fingers, as the Blood Golem was defeated.)
Kwarsk steps past Rhys and into a Flank with Fingers and, emboldened by Zarsellet's Bardsong, Powerfully strikes at Ivan (hit AC 20), Kwarsk's waraxe slicing easily past Ivan's robes and perhaps even bones and tendons! (19 damage)
Kwarsk says, "Patchers, try to just knock him out so we can question him later."
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 38/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=24 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 10:31:41 PM
OOC: Sorry, I forgot to do the saving throw.... 24 to save for half damage.
Finger bops him with his blackjack. Att: d20+4=11. Dam: d8+2 + 2d6 sneak attack (we have him surrounded) = 7+2+ 9 = 18 non-lethal.
(OOC: "It takes time". That sounds like it's been long enough to make a Spellcraft check: d20+7=14)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 50/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+7=12 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ; Saturday June 1st, 2024 10:04:56 AM
Naithi tries to hold back her anger. We need to thoroughly bind and gag anyone after a fight... What did he think her rope was doing? She spent three rounds and two hero points to tie him up thoroughly. It's not her fault they let him escape.
Naithi transforms into a dire rabbit and returns to fight Ivan. Staring at him, she tries to determine what he is covering on his chest. Thinking it might be either a holy symbol giving him power or parasite (Naithi and Lothlo fought mind controlling parasitic fungi in The Culverwood), Naithi prepares to find something she needs to cut off.
Knowledge Religion = 12 Perception= 20 Knowledge Nature= 20 Wild shape into dire rabbit Move to Ivan
Camalayaas Will save = 14 (12+2 for inspire courage) Flank Ivan
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=23 ; Saturday June 1st, 2024 5:03:50 PM
Rhys shudders as the wave of negative energy sweeps across the cellar, but manages to steel himself against the worst of it (Will Save = 23). His companions are quick to respond and the desire to keep Ivan alive precludes him from taking action as he would surely kill the man. Instead, he retrieves the letter that had slipped beneath the shelving.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; d20=20 ; 2d6=3 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2024 11:37:37 PM
Paige sees the flash of a holy symbol (Knowledge Religion d20=15+6=21) ”Ga’al” she cries out. ”He’s a cleric of Ga’al!
As the burst of negative energy washes over her, she summons the strength to resist (Will Save d20=nat 20! + 11=31 for half dmg.)
The cleric responds with a burst of positive healing energy, channelled through her holy symbol - 3 pts HP restored to Patchers.
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=7 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 7:17:04 AM
OOC- there was a negative channel, and also a positive one, since the last DM post, Please make sure your header is updated
Burton: is ready to act Fingers: is able to determine that the wand has a conjuration aura, but then his focus returns to Ivan, Fingers strikes with the sap, but the blow does not get past Ivan's defenses. Lothlo: is hit by the negative energy and prepares to retaliate Kwarsk: moves into a flanking position and then strikes! However, his axe does not penetrate Ivan's armor, and Kwarsk hears the impact of his axe on something metal under Ivan's robes. Naithi: prepares to fight Ivan. She feels confident that the item is a holy symbol(or maybe unholy) (please add HP for Camalayaas to the header) Paige: is able to identify the (unholy) symbol as that belonging to Ga'al, She counters Ivan's tactic with some healing energy. Rhys: refrains from dealing lethal damage to the man, and instead retrieves what may be useful evidence. Zarsellet: taunts Ivan and then inspires the team
.............. Ivan does not seem daunted by the being surrounded by the team, in fact he seems to be enjoying the fight. OHO! Thought I would drop easily did you? Now I have you where I want you![b] Ivan channels energy once again. [b]Will save DC 14 for half damage: 7 damage to all within 30 feet
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 49/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=19 ; d20+11=21 ; d10+6=13 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 10:42:59 AM
(OOC - Will save 19 for half damage (3).)
Kwarsk strikes with accuracy this time, taking full advantage of the flank and bardsong, (hit AC 21) his waraxe desperately trying to slice through the metal beneath Ivan's robes. (13 damage)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 23`/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday June 3rd, 2024 12:11:15 PM
Save (Will):
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+3=7 ; d20+6=26 ; d8+2=4 ; 2d6=10 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 12:23:45 PM
(ooc: Forgot the flanking attack bonus last time, just in case a 13 would have hit.)
Save (Will): 7. Fail. Takes 7 points, but had just been healed by Paige for 3 points.
Okay, this boy's getting on my last nerve...
Fingers swings again with the blackjack. Att: d20+4+2 (flanking) = 26 (nat 20!) Dam: (d8+2)x2 (crit) + 2d6 sneak attack = 4x2 + 10 = 18 (Nonlethal. Honest.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 38/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=15 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 2:57:11 PM
OOC: 15 on my save.
Zarsellet feels the evil channeled energy pass over him, followed by that from Paige, then another wave from Ivan as he insults the team. He shakes his head at the foolishness of the man. He continues the Inspire Courage on the team, and seeing who is right in front of him Zarsellet decides to target Naithi with Heroism.
OOC: Heroism gives a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks. Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. So the two +2 bonuses to attack should stack.
OOC: Is the Heroism that I cast on Fingers still active? The duration is 50 minutes.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=18 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+9=18 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 3:17:07 PM
Rhys once again feels a wave of negative energy wash across the room and manages to avoid some of the damage ((Will=18). Enough is enough…”Unless you are willing to cut off his hands and remove his tongue this one will continue to fight.” the elf warns his companions before slashing at Ivan with his curved blade (Hit AC 20 for 18 HP). Rhys does not hold back and swings to kill.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+4=9 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+7=12 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 5:23:27 PM
Lothlo looks but isn't able to find a a line of sight in Ivan so he checks to see if the shelving has an open shot through the shelves to hit him. If so, he takes his shot, otherwise he retreats up the stairs to a safe distance and to ready a shot if Ivan should try to make a break for the exit.
Will save = 9
Attack = 12 Damage = 12
ooc: I moved to the shelving, but if the shelves don't have a way to shoot through them and there is no possible shot Lothlo will instead move to B19
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+11=21 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 11:27:24 PM
Another burst of negative energy washes over the cleric and again she summons the strength to resist (Will Save 21 for half dmg.) ”Tit for tat!” Paige chimes out - countering the evil. Elric’s bad vibes with some positive vibes of her own! (5 pts healing to Patchers)
The cleric responds with a burst of positive healing energy, channelled through her holy symbol - 3 pts HP restored to Patchers.
DM Sanity info: shield of faith on Paige so AC is 21
Paige’s HP 45/45
Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=11 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 8:12:47 AM
Kwarsk attacks again, but still is unable to penetrate the defenses Fingers manages to land a solid hit with the sap, knocking Ivan with a thump! Zarsellet continues to inspire the team(OOC- heroism, not sure so let's say it is still active. Inspire courage and heroism do stack, except for saves against charm or fear where you get the higher bonus) Rhys also adds a hit but is also stopped by Ivan's armor Lothlo moves to block the exit, should Ivan try to escape Paige continues to heal the team, keeping everyone in the fight Burton is ready to act Naithi is ready to act
Ivan doesn't seem inclined to give up yet, even after the hit from Fingers. Hmm, it's a bit too crowded in here, maybe you should back up! Ivan channels once again, DC 14 will save for half damage. Damage is 11
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=15 ; d20+17=18 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 10:54:35 AM
Rhys once again shrugs off the negative wave of energy (Will = 15) but in doing so his focus is lost and he badly misses his attack on Ivan (Hit AC 18; Nat 1)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 41/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=15 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 9:15:17 PM
OOC: Will save 15
Zarsellet continues his bardic performance to inspire courage. "Back up? Why? You think we're going to let you walk out of here?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+11=15 ; d8+1=5 Tuesday June 4th, 2024 9:47:49 PM
Paige resists the burst of negative energy (Will Save =15) then casts a spell of her own! spiritual weapon. The hammer of Domi appears over the cleric og Ga’al and takes a wack! (5 pts dmg to Ivan)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 44/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=19 ; d20+13=27 ; d10+6=16 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 10:23:30 PM
(OOC - Will save 19, takes 5 damage. Also, I was cheating myself of +2 bonus to hit - Kwarsk is +9 with his waraxe normally, +2 flank, +2 bardsong is +13.)
Having taken Ivan's measure, Kwarsk thinks he has Ivan's number this time, executing an accurate overhead chop, (hit AC 27) cutting deep into Ivan's shoulder (16 damage)!
Kwarsk expertly yanks his waraxe from Ivan's shoulder, angling it as he does to cause extra bleeding, and now, waraxe glistening with Ivan's blood and blood golem goo, readies himself for the next opening!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+12=16 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=27 ; d6+5=8 ; d6+1=5 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 11:34:45 PM
Naithi is upset that she can't yell at Ivan while I'm here dire rabbit form, so she satisfies her answer by biting the place Ivan was trying to cube in his chest and rending the skin while Camalayaas bites him from the other side.
Naithi Will Saves 17, 25 (this round and last round) Claw attack, hit AC 18 for 11 dmg (bonus for inspire courage and wild shape added after roll)
Camalayaas Will Saves 12, 27 (this round and last round) Hit AC 19 for 7 (inspire courage dmg added after roll)
ooc: sorry about the missed post. We had a kindergarten graduation and a new dishwasher put in.
Also, thanks for the healing. Naithi and Camalayaas were getting low
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+8=19 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=3 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 11:53:36 PM
Fingers hits him once again:
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=13 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 7:53:36 AM
Rhys takes a swing, but missed Zarsellet continues to inspire the team. He wonders if Ivan is planning an escape attempt Paige casts a spell to attack Ivan(spiritual weapon needs an attack roll, may add to next post) Kwarsk takes aim....and hits! Ivan grunts as the blade bites deep. Naithi tries her claws, and Camalayaas does too, but Ivan's armor holds up under the assault. Fingers tries to knock him senseless again, but the armor blocks it this time Lothlo is ready to act Burton is ready to act
Ivan, now bleeding from a major wound, still doesn't seem inclined to give up. But he does seem to have given up on joking in combat and grunts instead. He channels negative energy once more, and pulls a kukri out of a sleeve. DC 14 will save for half damage: 13
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=18 ; d20+5=11 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:26:07 AM
OOC: 18 Will save
Zarsellet continues the bard song to inspire courage for the group. He glances around to see if anyone is hurt really bad and edges his way a little bit toward Muuru. Reaching a point where he is in range of poking at Ivan he does so but his short sword doesn't come anywhere near. "Running out of your evil magic and needing a blade? And a little blade at that! Almost as small as mine!"
OOC: Inspire Courage maintained as a free action. Move to K32. I think moving through J32 might have provoked an AoO?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 33/44 d20+4=17 ; d20+22=26 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 6:24:52 PM
Rhys tires of Ivan’s continuous channeling (Will Save 17) and seizes the opportunity to attempt to disarm the evil cleric of his holy symbol. He deftly flicks out the blade of his sword towards the single hand still clutched to the unholy focus (Disarm = 26; used hero point in advance to increase CMB roll). If he is successful he will call out to his companions ”Don’t let him pick that back up!!”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20+11=13 Wednesday June 5th, 2024 6:40:53 PM
The cleric is getting tired, and this time, is unable to resist the surge of negative energy. (Will save roll 13)
Noticing Rhys’s clever manoeuvre, Paige jumps to action. She uses the silver needle she won at the Giggling Ghost during the Solstice celebrations to prick her hand - thus summoning a mage hand! The cleric points her finger at Ivan’s holy symbol, and directs that the hand pick it up and bring the token to her (can move 15 ft.)
Meanwhile, the spiritual hammer makes another attempt to bonk the evil cleric on the head. (Attack d20 =16+7=21 for last round (5 dmg), 7+7=14 for this round (fail))
Paige’s HP 27/45
Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Silver needle/mage hand from GG - once per day (used)
Channel energy: 3/6 used
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d8+9=13 ; d8+9=17 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=24 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=15 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 7:32:07 PM
Lothlo takes aim at the door and keeps watch in case Ivan tries to escape
Attack 1 = 11 Damage 1 = 10
Attack 2 = 24 Damage 2 = 15
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=9 ; d20+13=28 ; d10+6=11 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 10:08:13 PM
(OOC - Will = 9, taking full damage this time.)
Kwarsk, emboldened by his prior strike, continues focusing on accuracy as he swings... and once more finds a chink in Ivan's armor (AC 28), cutting respectably deep (11 damage). He expertly reverses the momentum of his strike, looking for an opportunity to connect on the backswing.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+8=18 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=10 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:57:58 PM
With no better ideas, Fingers swings once again:
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=28 ; d20+12=19 ; d12=9 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+17=35 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 1:15:31 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas continue attacking Ivan. Slowly she gets used to fighting in her animal form. It is slower, but larger and more powerful, but it lacks the finesse she is used to. Perhaps it works be better forgetting accuracy all together and to let her instincts take over. It is difficult enough to hit him with one hit, but perhaps if she uses both classes and her teeth at the same time the extra attacks will allow her to land more hits...
ooc: If his holy symbol is disarmed, Naithi will catch it /pick it up in her teeth as her move action. (It much it away if that is not allowed.
Naithi Will Saves = 19 Claw attack, hit AC 18 for 9 dmg
Camalayaas Will Save = 25 Hit AC 28 for 8 dmg
Imposter -DM BrianZ Thursday June 6th, 2024 7:46:58 AM
Zarsellet continues to taunt Ivan, and inspire the team
Rhys tries to disarm Ivan of his holy symbol....and is successful! His sword rips through the tunic(revealing armor underneath) and cuts through the chain. The symbol clatters to the floor as Ivan looks on in disbelief.
Paige wastes no time, and uses an item to draw the symbol towards her. It ends up in her hand, and feels 'uncomfortable' to hold it. The spiritual weapon arcs through the air(twice) but fails to get through the armor.
Lothlo covers the possible escape route and fires a few arrows into the fray. One of them finds a weak spot in the armor and sticks into Ivan's shoulder.
Kwarsk takes aim...and connects once again. Another major wound is left on Ivan's body, and he seems to waver for a moment.
Fingers tries to apply some more bludgeoning damage to the beleagered Ivan, but fails to penetrate the tough armor.
Naithi seeing Paige already grabbed the symbol, instead focuses on the claws. She comes up short, but Camalayaas manages a solid hit.
Ivan...looks about in astonishment for a moment, not quite ready to believe he was beaten, then the kukri slips from his grasp and hits the floor just before Ivan does.
OOC- due to the nonlethal damage from earlier in the fight, Ivan is not dead, just unconscious. -end of combat
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday June 6th, 2024 11:30:20 AM
Fingers pulls out the manacles and binds Ivan with them. I need to find a way to put these on while we're in combat. Maybe Mage Hand?
Okay, everyone, I know our first impulse is to dump this guy headfirst into the urine vat and walk away. But on the very small chance that there really is a hostage somewhere, we need to question him again.
And this time, everyone pay attention, all right?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=23 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 4:04:49 PM
Kwarsk says, "Well... that took some work. Tough armor he has on..."
Kwarsk studies Ivan's armor, then adds, "If anyone still has a wand of healing, I think all of us could use some right about now... or maybe... Paige, have any more of those area-healing glowies?"
(OOC - Kwarsk is trying to determine 1) if Ivan's armor is a chain shirt, like Kwarsk's, and 2) whether it is shinier and more rust-free than his own.
Perception = 23)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 33/44 Thursday June 6th, 2024 4:41:11 PM
Rhys returns his attention to the letter he had retrieved from under the shelves. With Ivan subdued he reads the letter hoping to find clues to where and whom else might be implicated in this obviously criminal activity. The presence of an unholy symbol of Ga’al would seem to support Paige’s hypothesis that this might be linked in someway to Duncan.
”If anyone has some holy water or has a spell that can purify the contents of the other vat, I suggest it be done…just in case it too has one of these blood beasts!” he calls out while reading.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday June 6th, 2024 5:39:08 PM
Lothlo can't help but chime in. Can we still stick him head first in the vat of urine a few times as part of the interrogation if he doesn't tell us everything?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d8+5=8 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=13 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 9:53:52 PM
Zarsellet considers Ivan, thinking that waking him up by submerging in the vat might be.... interesting. Then he hears Kwarsk and moves toward the dwarf. "Somebody check him for magic before waking him. He might have something nasty hidden. I'd half expect some kind of blast of poison on his death or something stupid like that!" Instead of using charges from the wand he sings a couple of short songs to heal Kwarsk's wounds, then looks around and notices Lothlo and Fingers.
OOC: CLW 5 times. 18 healed for Kwarsk. 17 for Lothlo. 13 for Fingers. That's all of my 1st level spells....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday June 6th, 2024 9:56:08 PM
Naithi waits to see if there will be any more healing and make sure the others are watching Ivan so he cannot escape again. She gets Paige's attention and points up and down her body to let the other girl know she will be changing and getting dressed before going out of sight with Camalayaas to return back to her normal form and get properly dressed.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+7=15 ; Friday June 7th, 2024 12:43:57 AM Paige drains the last bit of holy energy left to her, sending out 3 waves of healing to all her companions. (3 rounds, 20 HP restored)
”Hold on to that miscreant!” she calls out, adding ”there’s a chance this might work on him too!” The cleric ensures her magic weapon hovers over Ivan’s head, and takes a wack at the evil cleric if he regains consciousness - before it winks out of existence. (Hit 15, fail?)
She drops the symbol of Ga’al in the nearest stinking vat, then starts fishing around in her pack. (OOC: Paige has 2 vials of holy water.)
Imposter -DM BrianZ Friday June 7th, 2024 7:25:56 AM
Fingers locks Ivan up with some manacles
Kwarsk examines the armor. He finds Ivan is wearing a mithril chain shirt under his clothing
Rhys retrieves the letter. The letter lists the delivery of supplies and information that Ivan would have needed to create the golem. The letter is signed compliments of Pyramid Industries.
Checking Ivan over before he regains consciousness, the only other notable item found is his kukri. (there is also the wand that was previously grabbed, There is some concern about the vats, but since no creature has yet emerged, you can feel confident there was only one of the creatures.
Some healing magic is shared around, and as suspected, Paige heals Ivan as well. He is quickly subdued until you decide what to do with him. There is some discussion on dunking him in the vat, but the intimidation won't work until he is awake.
With Ivan secured, Naithi moves off to a side area, and gets changed.
Ivan's holy symbol is usefully disposed of. What would the heroes like to do next?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 7th, 2024 1:59:37 PM
Burton sheepishly enters the basement as the fighting ends and Ivan has been strip searched, bound and gagged. "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened there but the sight of the Blood Golam just filled me with horror.
OOC: And I was away from my laptop on holiday in Spain. All back now and raring to go (O and Burton doesn't have Prestidigitation learned for the day and I don't think it would clean the parties for very long.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 7th, 2024 4:08:31 PM
Zarsellet stays away from Ivan. He'd probably stick a knife in him if he stayed near.... "Did we find any skins from people? Any evidence like that should put this creep in the ground!"
OOC: Don't know if we've found any proof like that? If not, search.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday June 7th, 2024 4:41:39 PM
Rhys rereads the letter to make sure he isn’t seeing things. ”This letter draws a direct line between Ivan and our friend Duncan! Here, take a look!”. The elf holds out the letter for any of the Patchers interested.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday June 7th, 2024 5:26:40 PM ”Well, Muuru, you wanted this disgusting creep alive - so you deal with him!” The cleric gives the minotaur the document provided by the suave fellow back at the gaol that authorizes the Patchers to stop Ivan by whatever means necessary. ”I am revolted by what this fellow has done - flaying individuals in order to use their skin to craft ‘artefacts’ and abominations. He should be sent on a journey to the lands of rest and face grey-eyed Gargul for his transgressions. Nothing that comes out of his mouth would convince me he is other than what he appears to be - a thrall to the master of domination! Ga’al!”
Paige shakes her head. ”I want a bath…and time to think! Who are Pyramid Industries and what are they up to?”
(OOC: May 2-3rd DM posts - Warden Reynaldo Castille de Silva provided Paige, Rys, and Burton with a ‘Seal of Authority’)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday June 7th, 2024 5:51:32 PM
Lothlo looks at the paper that officially authorizes them to apprehend Ivan. I'm so relieved to see you have that... though I suppose that means dunking the unconscious Ivan in urine a few times would reflect poorly on the guards... and wouldn't be appreciated by any guards that need to smell him until he's locked up. I suppose the best thing to do is to make Ivan is bound as securely as possible and deliver him to the authorities. We should probably gather what evidence there is and bring that with us as well just in case he has an accomplice that tries to finish cleaning things up once we've left. Lothlo glances at the bloody mess on the floor. If there is anything in that viscera that can be used to verify that abomination he had attack us, we should probably make sure to collect that as well.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday June 7th, 2024 10:59:18 PM
Fingers is annoyed that the group is ignoring his concerns. Just because this guy is evil doesn't mean he can't have a daughter in danger.
Which would be faster - taking him to the Cathedral to get a cleric to cast a truthfulness or detect lie or something? Or bringing the cleric here? Or to the nearest guard post after we drop him off?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=15 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=26 ; Saturday June 8th, 2024 3:56:14 AM
Burton asks Rhys if he could look at the letter he had recovered. He will read through the instructions on how the Blood Golem was to be created and what was used for the creation. He is particularly looking for components that would indicate a crime would need to be committed to procure them.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday June 8th, 2024 4:06:38 AM
OOC: Sorry meant to comment on Fingers post as well as the letter.
IC: "Fingers I agree, just because her father is a monster doesn't mean we should abandon the child. Would it be worth someone who isn't to badly covered with... well covered Burton actually appears to take on a light shade of green at the sight of the gore and has some diplomacy skill to talk to the workers outside and ask them if they know anything about Ivan's family and where he lives? I would be happy to help with this but I'm not much of a people person. I would also suggest we might want to make a house call to look for further evidence of his crimes or a kidnapping."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday June 8th, 2024 11:56:51 AM
Naithi's dire rabbit form dissolves, leaving her standing in a corner of the cluttered workshop. Camalayaas positions herself protectively, shielding Naithi from potential onlookers as she changes, allowing Naithi to dress without worrying about being seen.
With swift, economical movements, Naithi slips into her blue drain scale armor, the exotic material conformed perfectly to her lithe frame. She cinches the straps securely, her fingers moving with practiced ease. As she finishes dressing, she runs a quick hand through her tousled blond hair, restoring some semblance of order to the tangled locks.
Next, she reaches into her pack and pulls out a fresh outfit – a crisp white shirt and leggings, plus a spare pair of worn leather gloves. She dresses rapidly, feeling the refreshing rush of cleanliness return as she discards her soiled garments. A few swift strokes smooth her tangled hair, restoring her usually radiant appearance.
With her composure restored, Naithi takes a steadying breath and re-emerges into view, looking revitalized and even more child like than usual in this casual outfit. Her grin flashes briefly as she rejoins the others, indicating she's once again ready to tackle any challenges that lie ahead.
Naithi gathers up a buckets worth of blood golem samples that she will make sure gets purify food and drink cast on it. (If asked, she will say it is Incase they need it for tracking purposes or evidence, but she fully intends to cook it up later and create a blood golem recipe for her monster cookbook).
As she walks back to the group Naithi sees precious poke her head out of her shirt pocket. She quickly checks on the pet mice to name she they are doing well and gives them each a treat for staying so still during the battle.
lI'm guessing Ivan was lying to us, but I won't risk letting a girl suffer because of it. As for the other workers, I was speaking to them at the back door, so I can to with whoever wants to negotiate to help smooth things over. I'm also willing to keep my order that I placed with when to help show that we believe this was the work of on individual and but the entire shop.
ooc: Naithi has a low diplomacy and is uncomfortable negotiating with humans, so she prefers others to lead such discussions.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday June 9th, 2024 2:36:04 PM
Kwarsk says, "Paige, how much authority does that seal give us? Ivan was well-stocked - see there, he's wearing mithral armor! I'm thinking the proceeds from his gear would help the orphanage for a long time...
Fingers, Naithi, I agree - maybe the guards would be amenable to allowing the Black Cathedral's staff to interrogate Ivan while Ivan's in a guard-run jail cell?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 12:10:53 AM
Paige answers Kwarsk, but loud enough for all to hear - including Ivan:”it’s all the authority we need. Indeed we have been ‘deputized’. It was suggested that we return it with the prisoner….or the body. The guard had information that this villain is indeed the one responsible for the many deaths, and the collection of skins for his trade. Reynaldo…ahh…commissioner de Silva….suggested none would mourn his passing.”
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Monday June 10th, 2024 8:06:41 AM
Burton, arriving late to the party offers suggestions to look for more clues. He looks over the letter and included instructions. While nothing specifically illegal would be needed to acquire the supplies, many of them are certainly not in common use by lawful citizens, and some of them items listed would have been very....icky.
Zarsellet wants to make sure the team has enough evidence and begins looking around.
Rhys informs everyone that the letter he found connects Ivan to Pyramid Industries.
Paige suggests Muuru should watch over the prisoner. She reminds everyone that the team has specific instructions to stop Ivan.
Lothlo is ready to finish gathering evidence, and turn Ivan over to the Guard as soon as possible.
Fingers wants to make sure that Ivan doesn't actually have a daughter who is in danger. Burton agrees.
Naithi discreetly changes, and freshens up. She offers to talk to the workers and get some more information. As for the order that was placed....with no guarantee the shop will remain open, Naithi can reclaim the money she placed on the order.
Kwarsk wonders if Ivan's possessions can be put to good use. By the way it is written, the team is welcome to keep Ivan's personal items, but not those that would be 'owned' by the shop.
OOC- The specific list of items and instructions to make the golem will not be listed, as it is outside the purview of players to make such an object. However, inquiries with knowledgeable entities of choice would know that a large amount of fresh blood would have been needed. How it was obtained would be the important part.
Treasure(need a volunteer to keep track please): mithril chain shirt, Kukri(very well made), wand
Those looking for more evidence don't need to try too hard. Maybe Ivan never thought he would get caught? You find some of the implements listed in the instructions that are part of the letter, Along with leftover alchemical reagents. You also find some items which were likely used as a focus to summon the creatures the team previously defeated.
What would the team like to do next? -take Ivan to the authorities? -question him? with or without help from the Church? -question the workers? -inspect Ivan's home? -something else?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 11:07:50 AM
Paige is all for going home to get cleaned up, getting some sleep, and processing what she’s learned about the link between the worshippers of Ga’al and Pyramid Industries. She’ll suggest that the party return to the Nightmare Quarter - dropping Ivan off at the gaol on the way, and alerting the guard of what’s to be found in the basement of the shop.
The cleric will suggest that the place should be locked up and the workers all advised to go home until contacted by the authorities (who might want to interview them.) Paige is far from presentable (as are most of the party) - being covered in blood, gore, and other filth.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday June 10th, 2024 1:18:34 PM
Burton is in favor of dropping Ivan of with the authorities. He is happy to go and tell the workers that the business might be closed for a while and enquire if anyone knows about Ivan's family and where he lives.
He is concerned that with Ivan out of the picture his daughter (if he had one) and his story is true is now a liability to the captures so time is of the essence to rescuing her before she is disposed of.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+7=22 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 3:12:29 PM
Zarsellet goes with Burton to address the employees. He considers getting cleaned up, but decides that the blood and gore might add to addressing this crowd. "Nothing to see here people. We're taking Ivan to the authorities to face the justice that he deserves. His business will be closed until the mess gets sorted out and possibly a new, respectable owner can start again." He flicks a small spot of gore off of his sleeve. "If the authorities need to speak with any of you they will contact you. If you have any information that the authorities need to know, possibly to clear you of any part of the numerous crimes that happened here, please contact the authorities. That's all for now. We Patchers have this well in hand but we need you out of the way so we can safely transport Ivan, and then return to our home to clean this mess off of us."
OOC: Intimidate 22. OK role. Next level I get a huge boost to that skill!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=15 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 4:06:09 PM
While Burton and Zarsellet are dealing with the crowd outside, Rhys takes some time to search to building for any more clues or ill gotten gains from the illicit business Ivan has been running. (Perception 15).
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