Meeting with the Captain -DM BrianZ Thursday June 20th, 2024 6:38:54 AM
Rhys stops in to see Zenya. She is momentarily confused but recovers quickly. I see. Thank you for your honesty. Then she sighs. I'm sorry too. I was under a lot of pressure from that man, and I guess it turns out I might be lucky to still be alive. She thanks Rhys again, this time with a great deal of sincerity.
Kwarsk enjoys a few table games, snacks and beverages. The crowd is light tonight, with many still avoiding going out due to the recent problems. Zolbur however, is happy, even with the light crowd, its' still the best night he's had in a week. Zolbur believes 21 is the best game for skill, as the others are just luck and favor the house more than 21.
Burton ends up back at the Patch with the rest of the team. He inquires about Pyramid Industries. Unfortunately, not much is known about them so far, except that they seem to have a hand in a number of shady dealings, and a person named Duncan is somehow involved with them.
Paige participates in some games, win some, lose some. But overall does well enough to break even. Later in the evening she returns to the Patch with Kwarsk and Naithi. In the morning, a quick jog does indeed pass by Clarisse, who gives a quick wave as you pass by.
Lothlo returns to the Patch, and is satisfied that at least the mystery of a supposed daughter of Ivan has been resolved.
Zarsellet practices his trade in the morning, and then passes along an update to those who did not go to Ivan's house. Not much was found there.
Fingers checks out a local eatery near the Guild Quarter. He does come across a few former employees of Ivan's They mostly are just hopeful the shop will reopen in a few days when the Guard completes their investigation. They heard the Guard hired a few of them to clean up all the 'ick' left there.
Naithi checks out some games at the Crypt. She may be pleased to learn that Zolbur considers any official member of the Patchers to be part of the original deal and is offered a line of credit and free food and drink along with the rest of the team.
OOC- no new information was learned at the Crypt.
Later in the morning, as the team is cleaned up from breakfast and wrapping up morning routines, training, and work. There is a knock at the door as Captain Garrick stops by. I wanted to thank you in person for taking care of business at Ivan's place. The evidence you submitted was more than enough to get some action out of the City. The leaders have promised that once I wrap up the cleanup and paperwork involved, Ivan's business, which is now considered seized by the City Government, will be sold, and all profit donated to various groups in need, including a cut to your favorite orphanage.
So I just have one further question for you. What time was it when you confronted Ivan?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday June 20th, 2024 11:59:15 AM ”Captain Garrick. Welcome. It’s good to hear that Ivan and his shop will be dealt with. As to the time we accosted Ivan, it would have been in the early afternoon, perhaps 2:00 or so. We didn’t get going until 1:00 pm after spending some of the night battling the aberrations that were working for him. Your guard station can confirm our late night. If we left the Patch at close to 1:00 or so and it takes some time to teach the Guild Quarter I would suggest it was close to 2:00 when we began questioning the owners at the various leatherworks in the area. Zenya can confirm the time I began questioning her…I’m afraid I was a bit brusk and angered her in the process…I imagine she will remember it well.”
Rhys wonders why the time of their investigation matters but chooses to let others ask the question.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday June 20th, 2024 4:29:27 PM
Burton looks like he didn't get much sleep, but his ears pick up at Captain Garrick's question; "Why do you need to know when we arrested Ivan? Has something else happened that you want to confirm Ivan's involvement or not?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday June 20th, 2024 6:12:58 PM
Lothlo tries to remember what time they confronted Ivan. That seems to be around the correct time. I'm still learning my way around so I'm not really sure exactly how long it took us to arrive. Is there some specific question the time is related to that we can help you with?
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday June 20th, 2024 7:41:47 PM
Nightmare players and DM, you have an email. (Brian, you may delete this if you want in a day or so. Up to you.)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 20th, 2024 9:44:10 PM
Kwarsk adds, "Rhys, we might have been slightly earlier - Ivan had closed the shop for the lunch hour and all of his workers came straight to the eatery for lunch. If, and I say if, Ivan closed from 12pm to 1pm for lunch hour then we might have gone over at 1pm or even 12:30pm.
Captain, we were at [eatery] just before - if you know their lunch schedule then know that we were there most of the lunch hour, but left to investigate early enough that the workers hadn't had time to finish their meals."
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 20th, 2024 9:55:59 PM Speaking of Ivan's workers, Captain...you mentioned that the profits will be donated to groups in need. Can you remind the City that's Ivan's workers are now all out of a job?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=20 ; Thursday June 20th, 2024 9:56:38 PM
Zarsellet thinks for a moment, trying to remember the details. "I'm not sure of the exact time. We were going around to the various shops that tan hides and such, trying to see if anyone recognized the knives that we got off of those monsters.... That led to Ivan. But we didn't enter his place until the workers had left."
"Is there something else going on that we should know about? Anything we can help with?"
OOC: Diplomacy 20 for the questions?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday June 20th, 2024 11:44:59 PM ”Well, Captain” drawls Paige, ”time is a weird thing here in Plateau City, and recollections may vary.” Paige bends her arms at the elbows, palms up, and shrugs, before continuing:” we were still at the Patch around 1pm.* Got a late start, like Rhys said. Takes a while to get over to the Guild Quarter, too - unless you have a magic carpet!” The half-elf winks at Burton.
The cleric will explain that Ivan, along with other leather shop owners were visited by members of the group, and then the party regrouped at a nearby tavern where they could discuss ‘things’ and keep an eye on the various establishments. Just before she, and a couple of her friends took off to report to the guard, Ivan closed up his shop - giving his worker’s the rest of the day off. Some of them headed for the tavern where the remaining Patcher’s had staked claim to a table.
”What happened after that, I can’t say. I wasn’t there!”
The red-head will wait for those who broke into Ivan’s Custom Cuts in order to confront the owner a second time provide details that might narrow down the time - and provide the answer the Captain was looking for.
* per DM post 15April2024 “you get up around 1 pm”
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday June 21st, 2024 12:26:03 AM
Naithi takes over from there, relaying the details the best that she can. She details the suspicious leather and their fear that he would destroy the evidence.
ooc: If you need more specific time frames and the exact order things happened in I can type it over the weekend.
Meeting with the Captain -DM BrianZ Friday June 21st, 2024 6:12:44 AM
Captain Garrick nods as you explain the timeline and the encounter. Yes, I was afraid you might say that. Your details match what my guards told me. Which means....it's not over yet.
The Captain pauses for a moment to let the news sink in. I want to thank you for your dedication to the residents of this fine City. You’ve done good work and helped prevent more deaths. However, there was another murder last night. The reason I asked what time you confronted Ivan, well I wanted to be sure. You see it took place after you confronted him, and it was over in Trade Quarter.
I checked on Ivan after it was reported, and he's still locked up at the gaol jail. So it wasn't him.
The victim, a human male, was closing up his small toy shop when he was attacked. Many people have still not returned to their normal routines at night and there were no witnesses. However, those near the location of the attack reported a feeling of extreme fear and horror, so intense that they couldn’t move or do anything for several minutes after the attack ended. I need to ask you, would you be willing to patrol the streets at night once more, until this latest threat is stopped? I can’t offer much, but the Guard does have some minor resources to draw upon, and I'm confident I can find some sort of reward for you.
Then he looks at Fingers. Muuru, we are hopeful that the business will be sold quickly, and reopened. Most of the workers should be able to go back to their former jobs.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 21st, 2024 12:18:29 PM
Burton nods; "Then I suggest we split up, some of us go to the scene of the murder while a couple of us go to examine the body. Captain, do you have a good healer we can borrow for the examination?"
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 21st, 2024 12:21:35 PM
Burton offers to go to see the body saving others that task.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 21st, 2024 5:02:47 PM
Zarsellet considers what the captain says. Not just fear. Whatever this thing is, it had an aura of fear more powerful than anything he could think of. Fear to freeze a person in place, cowering and unable to force their own body to move....
"I'll go with the group to check out the crime scene. Not likely that we'll find much of use, but who knows...."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday June 21st, 2024 6:06:05 PM
Lothlo's heart sinks at the mention of another murder, and for a brief moment he is overrun with guilt as his mind instantly goes to the imaginary daughter and the thought that someone had found her. It takes him a few more moments to realize that this wasn't the case, though the news of another random murder isn't much better to hear. Paralyzed by fear and horror you say? I hate to think what kind of terror they found to do the killing this time. Though, with Ivan's operation closed down and people being wary I'd be surprised if the attacks haven't changed some. Do we know anything about if or how the killer's MO has changed? Lothlo will join the others to check out the scene
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=2 ; d20=9 ; Friday June 21st, 2024 7:43:23 PM
Paige addresses Captain Garrick: ”this recent murder - you think it’s related to Ivan and his crew? Why?” continuing, she asks ”where’s the body now? And what of the place where the victim was found? The guards who found the body - are they available for questioning?”.
The half elf will accompany Burton and check out the body.
Heal check = 2+13=15 Perception = 9+6=15
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=27 ; Friday June 21st, 2024 11:14:49 PM
Rhys heads out with Zarsellett to examine the crime scene and question any potential witnesses. (perception 27)
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+11=27 ; Friday June 21st, 2024 11:52:52 PM So, some kind of creature that gives off an...aura of fear? Hmmm. Fingers thinks so see if he has heard of anything like that. (Knowledge (Arcana): d20+11 = 27). He might have some ideas.
Burt, I'll meet you at the crime scene. I'm going to stop at that wizard's school and see if they've heard of anything like this.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday June 22nd, 2024 4:06:37 AM
Burton can understand the fear effect creatures can have, some of it irrational. He had burly slept the night before with the thought of the Blood Golem. "Captain when we have finished with the body can one of your guards guide us back to the crime scene so we can rejoin our group? Assuming this is another aberration and with the fear effect it sounds like it. We are hunting the murder weapon, we need to hunt whoever is powerful enough to attract these things."
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=27 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2024 8:01:07 AM
Rhys heads out with Zarsellett to examine the crime scene and question any potential witnesses. (perception 27)
Meeting with the Captain -DM BrianZ Saturday June 22nd, 2024 8:43:03 AM
Garrick seems pleased that the team is ready to get directly to investigating this latest crime. He takes his leave and promises to stop by the next day with an update on another important matter.
Burton suggests the team split up. The Captain does not specifically have any trained healers for such a task, they usually make a request of one of the Churches when the need arises. As before, the remains have been transported to the Black Cathedral.
Burton, and Paige, make for the Black Cathedral to examine the body.
Zarsellet, Lothlo, Rhys, and Fingers head out to check over the crime scene.
Lothlo asks about the circumstances. The Captain replies that he has not been given a report as of yet from his people.
Captain Garrick shakes his head at Paige. No, I Don't think it is related to Ivan at all. I have some guards still at the scene, you may ask them what you wish.
Fingers recalls what he knows about creatures with fear abilities. There are too many possibilities, and too little evidence(yet) to narrow it down. Fingers stops at the Hollow Pit to inquire about such creatures. They feel they could help, but they need more information about the creature. They also mention that spells can accomplish much the same thing, and suggest a spellcaster could be involved.
The Captain does not have any unassigned guards to help the team about the City, but he does give directions to the street where the crime happened in Trade Quarter.
OOC- Naithi and Kwarsk may join either group
At the Black Cathedral, you already know the way. You go to the area where the recently deceased are brought to be prepared for burial. This time, there is no body on the table. Instead there is a wooden box, with some blood oozing out of the corner. The Clerk offers to let you look, but warns that it isn't going to be pleasant.
At the crime scene, the Patchers do not find evidence that matches the previous crimes. Instead they find blood splattered everywhere. Some of the guards are here cleaning it up. They look like they would rather be cleaning up the Scar.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Saturday June 22nd, 2024 7:20:48 PM
Paige blanches at the sight of the box. ”Burton…I don’t think I can do this…” she says apologetically.
Turning to the clerk, she asks: ”is…is there an autopsy report?”
******
Paige will mention to Burton (and anyone else who decided on the Black Cathedral vs the crime scene) that she thought she recognized someone from the Miner’s Guild when the party first went to the trade quarter to investigate. ”That half-elf woman that waved to us*, but didn’t stop to talk. Her name is Jehanne. You might not have met her - since you found us after we visited the Blue Cave, but you might have seen her at the Crypt that night we had the arena fight. It could just be that she was passing through since the Miners Guild would be in the Guild Quarter, but it might be worth checking out at some point?
*DM post April 17th
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=31 ; Saturday June 22nd, 2024 7:22:13 PM
Kwarsk went with the group that went to the crime scene.
He sets about looking for the start of any trail of bloody footprints leading away, and asks Rhys to track any such trail Kwarsk finds.
(OOC - Perception = 31)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+4=24 ; Sunday June 23rd, 2024 4:11:43 AM
Burton gently squeezes' Paige's arm "I understand, it's why I asked the captain for a healer. If you would like to wait outside I will clean him up and have a look."
Burton waits to see if Paige leaves before turning to the clerk; "Can I get a bucket of water, possibly more and some rags please?" Burton will wait for the requested items or directions to where he can find them.
Assuming the box is in the room with the table Burton will take a deep breath before opening the box and looking inside. (Fort Save 24) Burton will do his best to clean the body and if practical place it on the table. He will carefully search the box as well to ensure he doesn't miss anything that may be left behind.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=32 ; Sunday June 23rd, 2024 4:32:39 PM
Zarsellet looks at the crime scene, and the cleanup. If there had been any evidence it was probably all gone.
"Did anyone look for foot prints, or marks on the body that might identify... what did this?"
He realizes that the men aren't here because they want to and shrugs, "I'm sorry guys. Crappy duty with this mess. Mind if I help? I know you don't want the civilian types seeing this mess." He moves in to help with the cleanup if allowed. "When you started the clean up did you happen to see any footprints, claw marks, or anything indicating what made this mess? Couldn't be human could it?"
OOC: Diplomacy 32 to talk with the crew.
Meeting with the Captain -DM BrianZ Monday June 24th, 2024 7:55:42 AM
Paige focuses attention on the clerk. No there is no report as such yet. I was just about to examine, your companion may join me if he wishes. (the requested items are already nearby) Burton and the clerk open the box. it's a bit of a mess. What's left can be cleaned up and prepared for burial. The primary thing of note is the claws did a lot of damage. The wounds are much larger, and worse, than those created by the choker or skin stitcher. There is a look of terror and fear still resting upon the face of the victim.
Paige notes that it might be worthwhile to check on Jehanne of the Mining Guild.
At the crime scene, Kwarsk and Rhys take a good look around. There are some footprints leading away but they disappear quickly as the blood dried. What you can tell, is that the footprints are roughly person sized and are very unlike any aberration you have investigated so far.
Zarsellet checks in with the guards. One of them points to where Kwarsk and Rhys are checking. There's footprints over there, we didn't clean any of those yet. Captain asked us to start in on this right away, there were too many......parts laying around. He didn't want any residents to see it. We already shipped the body off to the Black Cathedral. Not sure what did it, but I don't think any normal person could do anything like this.
OOC- When posting today, you may respond to the Saturday post as well if you wish.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday June 24th, 2024 12:42:44 PM
Burton pales at the sight of the body but carries on assisting the clerk / mortician to prepare the body for burial. Burton will look for certain things: Can Burton tell how many claws the attacker has on it's 'hands'? Does it look like the damage was all done by claws or are there bites or weapon damage as well? He will check if anything is missing such as skin etc. as with the last victims.
Once the body is as decent as they can make it Burton will enquire if Paige would like to check his finding while making it clear she doesn't have to.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=28 ; Monday June 24th, 2024 6:07:00 PM
Lothlo slowly walks with the group to the scene of the latest murder. When they arrive he looks around at the remaining signs of the horrific event that had happened. I've seen more than my share of bloodshed, but nothing the likes of what appears to have happened here. You said there were too many parts laying around. Some of our companions are going to check out the body so I think we just need to know what's relevant for reviewing the scene. Were you able to tell anything about what kind of weapon they were attacked with? What are the boundaries of the crime scene, and what appeared to be the location of the initial attack? And were there any parts that appeared to be missing that could give a clue to what attacked them and what their motive might have been?
Lothlo examines the crime scene to try to determine where the attacker came from, whether it looks like they were lying in wait before attacking, and any signs of weapon/claw marks that could give a better idea of what they were attacked with, the size and strength of the attack, and anything else that will help them narrow down what this new threat is.
perception = 28
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=10 ; Monday June 24th, 2024 9:25:41 PM
Kwarsk muses aloud to Rhys and Lothlo, "Hmm... humanoid, or... humanoid undead?"
Kwarsk looks at the area with the tracks for telltale amounts of graveyard dust, bone dust, and/or anything else he might recognize.
(OOC - Knowledge: Religion = 10)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday June 24th, 2024 9:39:19 PM ”Any witnesses? Seems like an awful lot of blood for this to have occurred without someone hearing something.” Rhys looks to the guard for any information.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=7 ; d20=20 ; Monday June 24th, 2024 10:16:01 PM
Paige thanks Burton for everything he’d done to help make the body…presentable.
The cleric knows there’s nothing she can do to restore life to the remains, but she does carefully examine the contents of the box to try and see if it’s wanton abuse or something more purposeful - is ‘anything’ missing. She’ll also wrack her brains to see if she remembers anything from her experiences training with her dad or the stories he might have told - that would give her a clue what type of creature could wreck such damage.
Heal check = 7+13=20 (is ‘anything’ missing, etc.) Knowledge = 20 (+4=24 for Arcana, History or +6=26 for Religion) FWIW, natural 20! (What might have done this?)
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=18 ; Monday June 24th, 2024 11:34:16 PM
Fingers meets the guys at the crime scene. Not really sure what there is to see, but he looks around carefully. Were there blood splatters on the wall? Were they high up, as if the attacker was tall? Is there anything else of note?
Perception: 18 (+2 vs traps)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 25th, 2024 12:17:33 AM
Zarsellet watches the others, looking around at the blood spatter. There's too much... Too... many? "What do you mean too many body parts? Was there more than one victim?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2024 7:06:34 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas help examine the scene. They look for any patterns or connection to the previous murders.
Perception = 15
Meeting with the Captain -DM BrianZ Tuesday June 25th, 2024 8:52:50 AM
Burton finds that the damage was done by claws. He doesn't see any markings that would indicate weapons. There doesn't seem to be anything missing. The body, or what's left of it, did not have any 'souvenirs' removed.
The guard responds to Lothlo. Just ripped apart by claws, like a wild animal.
Kwarsk does not find any evidence of undead involvement.
Rhys wonders about witnesses. The guard answers: Nope. The people closest to this location were questioned. Those nearby all reported a very strong sensation of fear. None of em were willing to look outside.
Paige also concludes nothing is missing. As for the culprit, and creatures with claws, she feels she can rule out undead, animals, anything large(no dragons), and the marks are unlike any aberration so far encountered.
Fingers also looks around the crime scene, but aside from the blood splatter and quickly fading footprints, there is nothing of note.
The guard answers Zarsellet, No, no nothing like that. Just one man. But he was injured very badly and umm, 'parts' of him left his body while being torn apart.
Naithi also looks around. She feel this crime is different than the others.
There is not much left to be learned at the morgue or the crime scene. What would the heroes like to do next?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday June 25th, 2024 3:58:36 PM ”Nothing much here…” Paige says - then winces. ”Shall we see if we can find the others?”
The cleric will let Burton know nothing is missing. ”As for the culprit, we can rule out undead, animals, anything large(no dragons), and the marks are unlike any aberration I’ve ever encountered.”
Once outside the Black Cathedral the red head looks for the colourful wagon with the sign proclaiming “Melchior’s Mighty Magical Miscellany”. A carpet ride might get them to the Trade Quarter more quickly than hoofing it.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday June 25th, 2024 5:31:28 PM
Burton will do his best to clean himself up and then follow Paige out of the Black Cathedral. As they walk Burrton will ask Paige; "What time of day did the captain say the attack happened?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=32 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2024 6:07:52 PM
Lothlo examines the area and what remains of the scene does look like a vicious animal had torn something apart, though on a far bigger scale than anything he had ever seen in the woods.
Well, it's something large and with powerful claws. And something that can make those around feel fearful... though, the previous attacks were by a group of two so it's possible someone else we crating the fear.
Lothlo looks for signs that there was more that one attacker, or any other signs clues in the are that will help them identify the towns new killer.
Perception = 32 (nat 20)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 25th, 2024 9:03:22 PM
Looking around Zarsellet shakes his head and turns to leave. "Just one man? No normal man. A normal man doesn't tear another apart and fling pieces and splash blood around like this."
He moves over by the others. "It may be man-sized, but no man did this."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=17 ; Tuesday June 25th, 2024 9:08:01 PM
Kwarsk thinks hard on whether any Aberration he's heard of might be man-shaped/sized, and/or have claws of this type, and have a preference for eviscerating their prey...
(OOC - Knowledge: Dungeoneering = 17)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday June 25th, 2024 9:46:01 PM ”So who is pulling the strings on all of this? If it’s Duncan and the Pyramid Industries group, what do they have to gain? Is this about discrediting the guard or the city administration in general? I can see no other reason to strike such primal fear into the hearts of the general population. Perhaps a more persuasive interrogation of Ivan is called for.”.
Rhys is hopeful that Paige will learn more at the Black Cathedral.
Checking for Clues -DM BrianZ Wednesday June 26th, 2024 6:41:13 AM
The Patchers wrap up their latest line of questioning and leave the guards and clerks to their work. Some questions were answered but more remain. Who is behind this? What do they want? The list of likely suspects for what caused this latest attack seems to be narrowed down, but not yet enough to identify a suspect.
The attack occurred at night, like the previous ones. So far, there is no hint of any such activity during the day.
With not much else to go on, the team will need to decide what to do next. Meet back at the Patch? Make plans to patrol? Get some food and rest?
The heroes can decide....
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 26th, 2024 3:13:55 PM
Zarsellet racks his brain but comes up lacking information. "We need to know if the other group got anything from the body. Head back to the Patch and wait?"
"If we're going to pull another all-nighter to try and catch, or kill this latest monster, we might want to get some rest before. I'm not sure that stopping the soldiers will help, but without knowing who's in charge it may be all we can do for now!"
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday June 26th, 2024 5:34:53 PM
Burton walks along with Paige "The attack happened at night but not to late as the Toy Maker was attacked as he locked up his shop. So early evening or last light. The fear effect must be controllable or we would be able to track them by just linking reports of it as it passes bye. It would have been covered in blood so how is it moving about without being seen?" Burton seems to be working through questions out loud rather then seeking answers from his friend.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday June 26th, 2024 11:09:31 PM
Rhys heads back to the Patch for further deliberations with the others.
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 June 26th, 2024 11:45:14 PM
When the group gathers at the Patch, Fingers says: The only thing I can think to do is patrol the area, like last time. Should we focus on the same area, or spread out some more?
Also: we need to find a way to defend ourselves against a fear aura. Any spells for that?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday June 27th, 2024 12:52:54 AM
Naithi nods her head in agreement. We have been lucky so far, but we really should do more to prepare this time. What do we know about these things so far? Were there any commonalities between the creatures?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday June 27th, 2024 1:35:22 AM
Paige walks beside Burton and listens as he ‘thinks out loud’.
Checking for Clues -DM BrianZ Thursday June 27th, 2024 6:06:48 AM
The team meets up back at the Patch. Before you have a chance to compare notes, you realize you have a visitor.
Captain Garrick is present, and seems anxious to share some news. I know I just stopped in this morning, but I have some news to share, and thought it would be important to get it to you right away.
I have been investigating Duncan at your request. I haven't turned up much so far, but I have come across a small bit of information. I have found out that there is a business which is either owned by him, or is at least frequently visited by the man.
A Miss Winona Kane owns a business called the Blue Curtain Antique store. She seems to dabble in trading antiques, and old or rare items of various kinds. I think it might be worth your time to check it out, but I would like to emphasize that I am concerned about whatever is still running loose on the streets at night and I hope you can stop it.
The Captain gives directions to the shop, located in Trade Quarter. He waits to see if there are any questions, otherwise he wishes the team good luck and heads out.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday June 27th, 2024 3:10:34 PM
Burton notes down the details before asking the Captain; "Have you or your guard ever had any dealings with this Blue Curtain establishment? Could it be a fence for high end items? Possible items taken from raided caravans?"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 27th, 2024 6:48:41 PM
Kwarsk, at the Patch, says, "Thank you Captain, we appreciate the tip. We'll keep working any leads we can find on the night attacker."
Kwarsk listens intently to Burton and others ask more detailed questions of the Captain, and ponders it all.
After the Captain has left and the Patchers are together, Kwarsk says, "This night attacker may be a powerful foe, as Fingers noted regarding the 'fear aura.' When we patrol, what say we divide into two groups of four, and lay out patrol routes that keeps each group within hearing range of a signal whistle? If we do this, then the only reason the whistle will blow is if that group has found the night attacker.
Comments?"
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday June 27th, 2024 8:42:29 PM
Zarsellet hears Kwarsk's suggestion. "Don't auras usually have a limited area? I mean, if it's magical fear and that powerful. Maybe the groups should also split into pairs and keep a little way apart? But.... how far?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday June 27th, 2024 9:08:42 PM ”I wonder if any of the contraband in Ardreth’s warehouse ended up with this Miss Kane at the Blue Curtain Antique store? That could link her to [i]Pyramid Group!”[/i] Paige says aloud. The cleric is convinced it’s all related! She’d also like to get a look at Duncan, even if it’s just covertly watching the shop in order to spot the dwarf of whom she’s heard so much.
The redhead volunteers that she has some magic she can share that might help folks combat their fear against whatever it is that killed the toy maker, but adds: ”some are of short duration, and others require you to be near me.”
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday June 27th, 2024 9:17:17 PM
Rhys listens as plans are laid out and prepares himself for another vigil.
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 Thursday June 27th, 2024 11:33:41 PM Someone can do a little "shopping" at that antiques shop; don't ask too many nosy questions. For all we know it's just a place Duncan launders money.
After dark, Zar and I can go in and snoop around; see if we can find any loot or ledgers like that other place we raided.
Is the shop in the neighborhood we're patrolling? That would make it easier for us.
Making a Plan -DM BrianZ Friday June 28th, 2024 7:34:11 AM
The Captain answers the specific questions as best he can, and then takes his leave. I don't have any other information about the shop, but your guesses may be worth checking out.
After he leaves, some plans are suggested. The team is aware that the new threat has a fear ability, and there is discussion on how to counteract it.
So, what to do first? patrol, or check out the shop?
OOC- the latest murder and the shop are both located in Trade Quarter.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 28th, 2024 2:00:41 PM
Burton turns to the group; "I could go into the shop with a detect magic spell already cast as it lasts for 5 minutes. I could see if they have any interesting books or items and see if anything pings at the same time."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 28th, 2024 2:02:49 PM
OOC: Forgot to add Burton has a good idea for the "interesting" with an Appraise Skill of +11.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 28th, 2024 4:52:35 PM
Zarsellet considers Finger's suggestion to 'snoop' around the antiques shop after hours. "That could be dangerous. If they've got valuable antiques there, and any evidence of the crimes happening, it's likely trapped and/or guarded equal to what it's worth. I'd hate to see you get the door open only to be pulled in and face something beyond our abilities to fight, or escape. I don't think either of us wants bits and pieces of us torn off and flung around!"
OOC: With that said, Zarsellet will go along if Muuru does decide to go 'shopping'.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday June 28th, 2024 6:10:10 PM
Lothlo wonders what the connection to the antique shop could be. An antique store could also make a good front for a shady business. But even if Duncan simply fancies Miss Winona Kane and visits to chat her up, she probably can provide some useful information about him. It's definitely worth checking out.
The idea of spreading out on patrol to prevent everyone being affected is a good idea. Before we do a patrol, we should also see if we can pick up something that will help prevent us from being overcome with fear should there be some sort of fear aura
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday June 28th, 2024 8:46:49 PM ”I should probably forego any investigation of this antique shop. My last attempt at garnering information from a shopkeeper didn’t work out all that well.”.
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 June 28th, 2024 10:26:13 PM Okay, Burt, go ahead to the store and meet back with us. We'll start our patrols before stores close for the night; that's when the toy dealer was attacked.
At some point tonight, we'll interrupt the patrol and break into the antique shop. That way the whole group will be there or waiting outside. How's that?
And who's setting up the patrol teams?
(ooc: Our bard and cleric should read the Remove Fear spell. It can be cast preemptively.)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday June 28th, 2024 11:12:02 PM
Paige is reconciled to patrolling in the Trade Quarter.
The cleric will repeat that she has some magicks that might help, but: ”some are of short duration, and others require you to be near me.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday June 29th, 2024 3:28:27 PM
Kwarsk says, "Perhaps if we split so that each group was well-skilled on their own? For example, myself, Paige, Burton, and Fingers in one group, and Rhys, Naithi, Zarsellet, and Lothlo in the other?
Then, each group would have a warrior, a healer, arcane magic, and useful skills.
That said, if people would prefer to pair up in some other way I'm certain it will all work out.
Better ideas?"
(OOC - PS: Soldier, take 10 = 17)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Saturday June 29th, 2024 3:45:42 PM (OOC: Bards can't change their spells known. I don't have Remove Fear.
Zarsellet considers the groups mentioned. "That sounds good. Do we have whistles for everyone? Anyone not in melee should sound the alarm if we find the monster."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday June 29th, 2024 9:30:30 PM
Kwarsk replies to Zarsellet, "Zar, since we'll be in the Trade Quarter anyways, we can pick some up there, have a meal, and set about patrolling once it's fully dark."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Sunday June 30th, 2024 6:40:55 PM
Naithi looks a little puzzled.
Naithi, Zarsellet, and Lothlo in the other?
Then, each group would have a warrior, a healer, arcane magic, and useful skills.
She always thought of herself more as a girl and her rabbit. While her and Camalayaas have always made a good pair, she never had to think about the roles each one played, and now, in this larger group, she has no idea which role she is being assigned to. Yeah, umm, just tell me what to do and I'll help out however I can.
DM Tanner Monday July 1st, 2024 2:50:35 PM Burton suggests magical reconnaissance in the shop. Zarsellet advises caution, noting that the shop might have security measures. He also suggests purchasing some alarm whistles. Lothlo suggests going on patrol, as well as purchasing protection against fear effects. Rhys thinks he should sit out of investigating the antique shop, considering his last attempt was not very successful. Muuru suggests talking with the antique store keeper, but returning at night during the patrol and breaking in for additional searching. Paige states she has some magic that may help the party in their efforts. Kwarsk suggests the group could split to cover additional ground, noting the balanced makeup of the party. He also says that purchasing whistkes would be easy while running other errands. Naithi experiences brief existential reframing, before expressing she will assist in any needed capacity.
As the party continues discussing logistics and strategy, busy city life continues unabated around them -- pedestrians passing by, wagons rumbling down the cobblestone, the cries of merchants hawking their wares, and the mixed smells of street food drifting in the air.
You notice the occasional customer entering or exiting the Cheap Imp. Their clientele appears very well-dressed, and most are leaving with purchases in wrapped bundles.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday July 1st, 2024 6:08:44 PM
The number of well dressed people that Lothlo sees entering and exiting the Cheap Imp catches his attention as the name doesn't conjure up images of an establishment that would cater to such a crowd. Looks like a pretty well off clientele are being attracted to this establishment. Are any of you long time residents familiar with this store?
ooc: Just wanted to double check that this isn't the Blue Curtain Antique store that was being referenced before writing more.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday July 1st, 2024 9:39:44 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Lothlo, no, I'm not familiar with it.
Fingers, weren't you in town long before Paige, Rhys, and I arrived?
Do you know of this "Cheap Imp" ?"
DM Tanner Monday July 1st, 2024 10:30:37 PM
OOC: My apologies. Apparently there is more than one antique shop in the Nightmare Quarter, and I was looking at the Campaign Bible instead of the current module. This antique shop is in fact the Blue Curtain.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=26 ; Monday July 1st, 2024 11:06:13 PM
Rhys watches the customers come and go into the antique store. If he recognizes anyone he will discreetly point them out to his companions. Perception 26
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday July 1st, 2024 11:17:16 PM "Well, the store is open. I think Fingers and I should stay out, for now. And maybe move down the street a ways so we aren't loitering. Could give people the wrong idea."
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 July 1st, 2024 11:54:50 PM Yeah, someone think we're casing the store. Oh, wait, we are casing the store. Let's see if there are any interesting shops within whistle range.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 12:32:21 AM
Naithi follows the group. Perhaps the Cheap Imp would be willing to give us some information on their competitor? It might raise fewer red flags than speaking to his clients.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=8 Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 10:12:15 AM
Paige waits to see if any folks want to go inside. Eight folks descending on one shop at the same time could be a bit overwhelming. She’ll volunteer to go inside the Blue Curtain and have a look around if there are 3 or less others interested. If 4 or more want to go inside, she’ll remain outside the shop.
In the interim, she’ll look through the shop window and see what she can (Perception = 8)
(PC sheet updated, but rolling with old stats until approved)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 11:10:25 PM (OOC - DM Tanner confirmed by email that the Patchers are at the Blue Curtain, the shop we want, and not the Cheap Imp)
Kwarsk says, "Ok, if you're not sneaky-silent or good with talky-talk, come with me to that restaurant across the street and we'll people-watch while the sneaky and talky Patchers do their thing."
(OOC - I the player make an assumption that in the Trade Quarter there are still places to eat, even near the Blue Curtain...)
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=3 ; Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 11:22:42 PM
Fingers joins the group going to the eatery, and requests a table with a view of the street.
DM Tanner Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 11:45:42 PM Burton follows with the group. Zarsellet suggests that he and Muuru should stay outside for now while someone goes inside. Lothlo asks if anyone is familiar with the Blue Curtain antique shop. Rhys tries to see if he can identify any of the shoppers, but none of them jog any memories. Muuru also suggests moving to avoiding seeming conspicuous. Paige waits to see if anyone goes inside, and volunteers to enter the store if only a few people wish to enter. Kwarsk asks if anyone is familiar with the Blue Curtain antique shop. Naithi suggests talking with the Cheap Imp (which is NOT the store you are currently observing), thinking that they would have information on their rivals.
Most of the party attempt to remain inconspicuous by congregating at a local eatery. The nearest one is a walk-up vendor with a sign reading, Kaladin's Kraken Calamari. A middle-age man in a stained apron slowly turns kebabs of glazed tentacles over a coal fire.
"Two silvers a skewer. How many you want?"
Knowledge (nature) DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {These are far from being made of near-mythical kraken, and are obviously just mundane octopus.}
Paige approaches the shop. She notices right off that inside the windows the shop has a macabre atmosphere. Crystal balls, black lace, voodoo dolls, shrunken heads, and stuffed ravens on perches crowd the display windows. You presume the shop has a selection of genuine antiques, but the thrill of the taboo is likely what brings in the well-to-do clientele in search of a little thrill and bragging rights. A shop clerk inside, wearing a starched black suit with a black rose at his label, spies you. He smiles and motions for you to enter the store.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+3=4 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 12:08:18 AM
Lothlo looks at the skewers, he's pretty sure a kraken tentacle would be enough to feed an entire town, but as a newcomer to the area he has no idea what is local that it could actually be (knowledge check = 4)
Those smell delicious, I hope they taste as great as they smell. Can I get one kebab please?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=14 ; Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 1:32:17 AM
Paige enters the shop, and looks around taking the artifacts and patrons in at a glance. She then makes eye contact with the fellow sporting the black suit with the black rose boutonnière. ”Umm, you wouldn’t happen to have any old medical collectibles would you?” she asks rubbing one slightly pointed ear, before adding: ”things I could use to ‘decorate’ my infirmary like a wooden leg, or old anatomy charts?”
Perception = 26 (nat 20!) to see anything or anyone bearing symbology associated with Ga’al. Diplomacy = 14 when addressing the clerk
(PC sheet updated, but rolling with old stats until approved)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 2:27:10 AM
Burton will discretely caste Detect Magic on himself before walking over to the Blue Curtain he glances in the window before walking in. He will browse the first room he enters checking his detect magic as he looks around.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 5:40:48 PM
Lothlo remains outside with a few of the others as he eats his "kraken". As the group outside eats he continues to keep an eye on the clientele entering and leaving the shop, as well as keeping an eye out for anyone else that appears to be monitoring the activities of the shop just in case.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 9:44:54 PM
Kwarsk says, "Thank you my good man. I'll try one skewer, please." Kwarsk hands over two silver.
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 July 3rd, 2024 11:03:56 PM
Muuru looks the frying tentacles, shudders a little, and orders the ploughman's lunch and an ale. Then he grabs a table where the group can watch the antique shop.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 11:10:49 PM
Rhys strolls casually down the street, examining shop windows while keeping within earshot of his companions.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 11:42:49 PM
Zarsellet sits with his friends and watches them as they consider the skewers. He smiles at the lady as he digs out some coin. "I'll have two of the skewers please. Do you happen to have any white wine? A sweet wine should go well with seafood." He also tries to watch outside, but his size makes it a bit more difficult to see past taller people.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday July 4th, 2024 12:35:31 AM
Naithi orders a couple skewers and samples the food from all the local vendors. Being new to the city, she still needs to learn the best places to eat.
ooc: I'm still working on my updated CS. I hope to finish it tomorrow.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=13 Thursday July 4th, 2024 2:00:06 PM
While waiting for a response from the dapper clerk, Paige picks up a trinket on a nearby table, turns it over and about as she examines it, then sets it down.
Appraise = 13 (Cleric skill, untrained)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday July 4th, 2024 3:22:37 PM
Burton glances at the patrons as they enter the establishment watching their actions to see if they appear to be interested in the items for sale or have something else on their minds.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 4th, 2024 10:38:49 PM
Kwarsk says to the man in the apron, "And by any chance, would you have a tall glass of white go-- that is, milk?"
DM Tanner Thursday July 4th, 2024 10:39:27 PM Burton casts Detect Magic and takes a gander through the shop window before entering through the front door. Zarsellet orders two of the skewers. He asks concerning a white wine to pair with the seafood, which elicits a look of confusion from the man. "Uhh, pardon me sir, but isn't all wine reddish or purplish?" Nonetheless, he hands Zarsellet two skewers with a respectful nod. Lothlo requests a kebab, and is promptly handed one by the semi-clean food vendor. "That'll be two silvers, good sir." He eats his 'kraken' and keeps an eye out for any activity. Rhys casually strolls down the street, examining shop windows. He hears the hustle and bustle of pedestrians and shopkeepers, but nothing untoward. Muuru orders a hearty lunch and an ale from a nearby stand. In a minute or two he is brought a pigeon pastie along with a frosty ale. Paige sees the shop attendant waving to her, enters, and quickly scans the shop. Kwarsk also requests a kebab, and is likewise handed one by the food vendor. You get the singular sensation that this man did not dream of one day becoming a street food vendor, but that poor choices in his adolescence led him down a path of mediocrity and wistful resignation. The kebab is also tasty. Naithi orders various foods. The local vendors offer 'kraken' calamari, pigeon pasties, thick crusty bread by the slice, roasted hazelnuts, and honey-dipped dates.
Paige Highlight to display spoiler: {The shop attendant bows from the waist, "Of course, madam. We have quite the collection of medical curiosities. Right this way." Inside the shop it is a macabre collection of curiosities and antiquities, interspersed with more mundane collectibles. The shop is large enough that other customers and shop attendants can be heard but not seen among the shelves and stacks. "Here we have a collection of apothecary bottles. Here are several cadaver specimens, some in pickling liquid and some in strong liquor. Here are the skeletons -- we are two humans, one dwarf, and one lizardman. All responsibly sourced, I assure you. And, would you look at that, madam, we have several anatomy charts. Here is one of the human nervous system, and here is one of the innards of a dragon. Do any of these catch your eye?" As the shop attendant gives you the tour, your eyes spy for anything related to Ga'al. You spot a prayer book, Dark Invictions, in a stack of books. It is not in a prominent spot in the shop, and it sandwiched between many unrelated books. Nothing else in the shop is related to that dark deity. The amulet you pick up is made of bronze, in the shape of a fish, with small garnets for eyes. It is listed as 5 gold pieces, and you would guess that is a reasonable price.}
Burton Highlight to display spoiler: {Inside the shop it is a macabre collection of curiosities and antiquities, interspersed with more mundane collectibles. The shop is large enough that other customers and shop attendants can be heard but not seen among the shelves and stacks. You spy several items that radiate magic, mostly brooches and amulets, but none of them are more powerful than a cantrip.}
As Paige and Burton examine the Blue Curtain, several additional customers enter the shop. It seems that they engage in a bustling trade, and any smallish group of well-dressed clientele would be able to enter without raising too much of a fuss.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday July 5th, 2024 3:46:10 PM
Burton will quietly walk around the shop picking up items and discretely watching the clientele to see what they are interested in or not. He will nod to Paige as he moves past her but generally take no notice of her. He is interested in seeing if the clientele remain scattered or head in a similar direction.
Burton will make sure he works his way to the back of the store to see how big it is and observe how many doors are within the area. Burton thinks it's presentation for the strange and weird is designed to keep 'normal' people away while giving a reason for the better off to visit. Possible a concealed guild or temple.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday July 5th, 2024 4:27:08 PM
Bellis shrugs as the man mentions only red or purple wine. Maybe he's going to have to learn wine making? "Well, then a sweet red will do fine."
He nibbles on one skewer, mainly watching the people passing by to see if he recognizes anyone.
OOC: No white wine? It's been made from white/green grapes for over 2,000 years.... Or use magic to change the color and charge more for it! ;P
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Friday July 5th, 2024 5:10:29 PM
All PC sheets need to be leveled and DMs notified that they are ready for approval by this coming Monday! You have 3 days. :)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=26 ; Friday July 5th, 2024 6:05:30 PM
Paige picks up the book, and looks to see if there is a dedication written on the fly leaf or marginalia on the pages. Raising her hand and showing the book (Dark Invictions) to the clerk, she asks: ”how much for the book?”. She looks about covertly to see if there are any reactions from the other shoppers.
Perception = 26 (nat. 20!)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday July 5th, 2024 6:08:49 PM
Lothlo takes a few bites of the kraken and is very happy to see that it is cooked perfectly and very delicious. I'm not sure how you prepared this kraken, but it's delicious, I'll have another one please. He glances at one of the well dressed patrons leaving the Blue Curtain Antique store and uses it as an opening to ask about the store. There are a lot of well off people visiting that shop, know anything about it? Would it be worth taking a shopping trip there after we finish our lunch?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=31 ; Friday July 5th, 2024 7:40:23 PM
Kwarsk tries to enjoy his Kraken... a bit more chewy than he's used to. While Lothlo engages the food vendor, Kwarsk people-watches to see what types of interesting people are all around the Patchers.
(OOC - Perception = 31)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Friday July 5th, 2024 9:45:02 PM
Pigeon pastie? That's new to Muuru. He decides it's quite good.
He also keeps an eye on the shop across the way.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday July 6th, 2024 1:45:56 AM
Always in the mood for something new, Naithi chats with the stall owners looking for tips on monster cooking. How does one prepare a kraken, and is the owner interested in meats such as kraken if she comes across any. She is willing to pay well for any recipes and for any custom trail rations. Nothing about adventure disturbs her more than the thought of hard tack and flavorless jerky when dried kraken could be added to a soup with miso powder for some fantastic dungeon dining. Naithi is willing to pay 2 gp for such rations instead of the usual 5sp. Her goal is that is surviving only on eating rations that she would not have to eat the sand meal twice in a week.
Making a Plan -DM BrianZ Saturday July 6th, 2024 9:24:53 AM
OOC- greetings team, we only have 3 character sheets submitted for approval thus far. As a reminder these need to be completed by Monday. Please roll hp on the LnB board.
Your character will not be able to participate in combat until the sheet is approved for play.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=23 ; d20+7=18 ; Sunday July 7th, 2024 9:33:17 PM
Rhys continues his wandering and scouts the local area for alleys, dead ends and smaller streets until he is sure he could find his way through the area on even the darkest night. (Perception 23, Survival 18)
DM Tanner Sunday July 7th, 2024 11:43:40 PM Burton wanders around the store, keeping a wary eye on his surroundings. The only exits from the building he can see are the front entrance and a hallway behind the counter at the back of the store, likely leading to offices or storage rooms. Zarsellet silently bemoans the food vendor's lack of familiarity with wines and watches the street traffic for any familiar faces. Lothlo purchases another kraken kebab and glances at the store. He ponders aloud whether it would be worth to take a look inside as a group. Rhys continues to study the area, making note of the layout of buildings and streets. Muuru enjoys his pigeon pastie and keeps an eye on the local traffic. Paige picks up the book and examines it. The book is compact but heavy, with a dark leather cover and the holy symbol of Ga'al imprinted on the front. There is a dedication on the front page from an 'Uncle Marsk' to his nephew, 'Tyrus', imploring him to read the book frequently and meditate on its wisdom. The dedication is dated some 60 years ago. The shop attendant smiles, "Ah, you have a discerning eye! That book is a rare Ga'alian religious text. That is all I know, unfortunately. Do you see here?" He indicates a small red chalk mark on the back of the book. "This mark means that there is additional provenance available, and the price is unlisted due to its special nature. Would you like to speak with our proprietor, Ms. Kane?" Kwarsk looks around as he eats, but sees little beyond the typical thoroughfare traffic. Naithi offers the food vendor two gold pieces for the recipe, but the man looks hesitant. "Uhh, that's generous, but I just cook and sell the oct- kraken. Kraken. It, uh... it comes from a supplier I have. They catch it down in South Harbor, and it comes up through Promprey and Suldeyre. By the time it reaches me, it's all been cut up into chunks, and I just sauce it and grill it. I can share the sauce recipe for one gold, but two gold wouldn't be right."
"Did I hear someone call my name?" Paige is approached by an older human woman, about mid-50s in age, handsome in a matronly way with brunette hair and a touch of gray at the temples, wearing an expensive black velvet gown. "Greetings, I am Ms. Winona Kane, proprietor of the Blue Curtain. Ah," she gestures to the book, "You have a good eye, my dear. That is a first edition copy of Dark Invictions, published nearly 70 years ago by a Ga'alian cult here in Plateau City. It details the sordid philosophy and dark rituals of their worship. It is positively steeped in their foul energies. It was passed down as a secret heirloom by the family for several generations, until I was able to find it at an estate sale. It can be yours for a mere 100 gold pieces. However, you must be warned that possession of such an item does not come without its dangers, both legal and spiritual. Secrecy is of utmost importance in purchasing such items."
Knowledge (local) DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is frowned upon to own such an item in Plateau City, but not specifically illegal.}
Knowledge (religion) DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {While Ga'alian worship is secretive by nature, you doubt this pristine copy was used in any foul rituals, considering its lack of blood splatter.}
Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears Ms. Kane is somewhat exaggerating the provenance of this item, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a typical merchant trying to make a sale.}
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=15 ; d20+8=9 ; d20=10 ; d20+6=24 ; Monday July 8th, 2024 12:12:25 PM
The book looks pretty clean to the cleric, who doubts it was really used in any ‘foul rituals’, on the other hand, Ms. Kane is pretty convincing! However, Paige wonders if it’s truly worth the 100GP she is asking for. Gesturing to Burton she shows him the book, and asks: ”what do you think? Should I buy this curiosity? Maybe as a gift for you-know-who?”
The red-head isn’t being particularly secretive, and wonders if her interest in the book has piqued any of the other shoppers’ interest.
Paige has no ranks in Knowledge local, and it can’t be used untrained Knowledge religion = 15, success Sense motive = 9 (nat. 1) fail Appraise = 10 (valuing the book) Perception = 24 (to see if any of the other shoppers are interested in her or the book)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday July 8th, 2024 1:07:08 PM
As an afterthought, Paige fishes around in her pack and pulls out a talisman of a cracked moon. Showing it to Ms.Kane she asks her if she recognizes the ‘holy’ symbol. ”Took this off a crazy cleric who attacked me and some friends while we were out adventuring.* Any ideas?”
*see Paige’s post Jan.31, 2023
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday July 8th, 2024 5:35:22 PM
Lothlo takes the second skewer and proceeds to take a bite of the juicy meat. It is a mighty fine sauce, I wonder what other meats it would go well with.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=25 ; Monday July 8th, 2024 6:53:44 PM
Burton takes the book from Paige and turns it over looking at the spine and flicks through a few pages; "I'm sure you-know-who really would appreciate it. 100 gold you say?"
Appraise 25
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=16 ; Monday July 8th, 2024 7:52:16 PM
Rhys finishes his survey of the local area and wanders in to the same shop as Paige and the others. He spends his time looking at the various curios (Perception 16) while keeping an eye out for anyone taking special interest in his companions.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday July 8th, 2024 8:45:55 PM
Once he gets the wine Zarsellet enjoys the skewers. He keeps watching the street, not really expecting to see much. As an afterthought he calls the waitress back. "Do you have any sweets? A fudge brownie or small piece of chocolate cake would be great with this wine!"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Monday July 8th, 2024 10:04:57 PM
Fingers watches the shop from his table, and makes note of any activity. It's tempting to start reading minds...no! You can only cast 2nd-level spells a few times, Muuru, so behave!
Just this week, in private, Fingers has succeeded in researching his first 2nd-level spells. He casually mentioned it to Burton, as if it were no major achievement -- but of course, now he's just itching for an excuse!
Spells Prepared:
0th (4) Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st (2+1) Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall
2nd (1+1) Detect Thoughts Levitate
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
DM Tanner Monday July 8th, 2024 11:53:58 PM Burton appraises the book successfully, and estimates it is indeed worth approximately 100 gold pieces. Zarsellet keeps watching the street and inquires if there are any sweets vendors. The kraken vendor replies, "Yeah, there's a halfling lady a few stalls down that sells rock candy." Lothlo appreciates a mighty fine sauce. He wonders what other meats it would complement. The vendor replies, "Uh, any kind of seafood, really. It also works with clams and crabs and stuff." Rhys finishes his survey and wanders into the shop. Muuru keeps watch from the table. Paige shows the book to Burton asks him if he thinks that you-know-who would appreciate it as a gift. She also takes out a talisman of a cracked moon and asks Ms. Kane if she thinks it is worth anything. Kwarsk continues watching the street. Naithi continues watching the street.
At the mention of "you-know-who", Ms. Kane's demeanor shifts suddenly and dramatically. Her eyes narrow, her brow furrows, and her merchant's smile disappears. She reaches out and grabs the book back from Paige. "What are you talking about? Hmm? Mr. You-Know-Who? Don't you think I know exactly who you are talking about? Hmm? What is this? Some sort of sordid attempt to spy on me? To intimidate me?!" She starts shouting and her pitch rises. "He told me he would stay out of my business! He promised! I will not have you coming into my shop and browbeating me with these antics!" By now she is actively shouting. "Everybody out!" She waves her hands dramatically. "The shop is closed! I don't want to hear another word. Get OUT!" With that, she promptly turns on her heel and strides behind the counter, disappearing down the employee-only hallway.
The shop attendant looks overwhelmed and perplexed. "I- I'm sorry. I don't know what came over Ms. Kane. She is the proprietress, however. I apologize, but you must leave now."
You see another attendant shooing several patrons out the front door and turning a sign from 'Open' to 'Closed.'
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 10:14:58 AM
Paige lets the shop assistant bustle her out of the establishment empty handed. Turning to Burton and Rhys she sums things up with a shrug of her shoulders: ”that was odd. Captain Garrick said he had been investigating Duncan and seemed pretty sure the business was either owned by Duncan, or is at least frequently visited by the man. Ms. Kanes’ righteous indignation doesn’t match up with what I’d expect from someone in cahoots with the seedier elements of Plateau City society!”
The cleric will share what she learned from her foray into the antique shop, including that despite a number of other shoppers, no one gave off any unusual vibes. ”Seems like just another dead end.”
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday July 9th, 2024 5:25:56 PM
Burton smiles to himself as he walks out; "Interesting, I think we might have touched a nerve. Lets stay for a while see if a messenger head out."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday July 9th, 2024 6:06:57 PM
Lothlo takes another bite of his skewer as he sees people start to leave the building, including Burton and Paige. Well, it looks like some kind of commotion is happening over there. Let's hang back for a bit. There's no reason to let them know we are together, especially if our friends just got kicked out of the store. Never know if we'll need someone else to come back later for some reason.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 7:05:54 PM
Naithi is disappointed that she can't get any Kraken rations, but she thanks the man and continues to wait with Lothlo and the others outside.
Maab did give me a new gift I've been wanting to try out. Do you think anyone would notice a new tree growing on the street corner?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 8:55:39 PM
Zarsellet sees the people being evicted from the shop and moves to exit. He stops at the door. "What's going on over there? Wait. Can't cluster up...." He steps back from the door and watches.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:15:16 PM ”Whatever you said in there, it touched a nerve! Worth keeping an eye on in the future anyway” Rhys states the obvious.
”So what’s the plan for this evening? I have scouted out the area near here for hiding spots as well as best paces to observe multiple streets and alleys.”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=20 ; d20+12=29 ; Tuesday July 9th, 2024 10:37:07 PM
Fingers notices that the shop has emptied in a hurry. Maybe he heard shouting. (Perception: 20).
He doesn't go to talk to his friends just yet. He watches to see if, after the customers have exited, anyone else leaves the shop, or if anything else happens -- maybe movement in the windows, or something else.
(Perception: 29)
DM Tanner Tuesday July 9th, 2024 11:30:13 PM
The party members discuss the events that occurred inside the antique store. The general consensus being that the shop should be under continued surveillance, you are able to find several places from where you can observe the building discreetly. The sun begins to set and night falls.
Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {Several would-be patrons approach the store during the rest of the day, only to be turned away by the locked front doors. }
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {No employees leave the building, and you know it is unlikely that there are sleeping quarters for them.}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see curtains briefly parted in various windows, indicating that they are trying to keep a lookout. }
Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear very faint, muffled voices coming from inside the shop once the sun sets. The sounds are unintelligible, but obviously cyclic. }
Profession (merchant) DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is highly unusual for regular employees to be so compliant with an emotionally dysregulated employer, let alone be willing to bar themselves inside a business after closing time. }
Burton quietly watches the area "All is not what it seems in there. He says to Paige. "Do you have the Watch document on you? How do you fancy raiding the place?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+13=17 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 5:48:59 PM
Lothlo keeps his eyes out for anything odd as they continue their surveillance. Would the watch document give us permission to enter the building under these circumstances? I haven't seen anyone leave, my guess is everyone is still in there. And with the amount of time they've been in there they would have had penty of time to hide anything they don't want other people to see.
perception = 17
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+11=14 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 7:33:40 PM
OOC: Perception 14. Sometimes the dice hate me!
Zarsellet casually strolls outside, and over to the group. Quietly he speaks, "Well. They sure closed in a hurry. Shall we head over and start our night patrol to try and stop the latest killer?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=23 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 9:30:13 PM ”Gave it to Muuru. I’m pretty sure the document was for the tannery only.” Paige answers Burton as they make their way to join the others near the food stalls.
”You see them peeping out through the curtains? I don’t think there’s enough room for folks to live in the building - only the shop. Womder what that’s all about?”
If the proprietress is afraid of Duncan, and they're all in there...I'm guessing either they're expecting him and his goons to show up, and they've barricaded the doors, or they're got something they want to keep safe and they're burying it. Or putting it into an alcove and walling it up. Or hustling it out through a secret passage.
If any of those is true, we'd do well to convince her that we can protect them.
Fingers pulls out the writ from the Guard. [b]Well, as far as this situation goes, it says....
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=17 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 10:51:58 PM
Rhys takes another wander about the local area, in particular looking for a rear entrance to the curio shop or any other way out…after all seems like too many people holed up in too small a shop. (Perception 17)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+14=20 ; Wednesday July 10th, 2024 11:23:35 PM
(OOC - Perception = 20)
Kwarsk considers the situation. Speaking only to the Patchers in a low voice, "It doesn't sound like there's enough evidence to barge in - at least with Ivan there was the unusual leather in his shop. Still, we could arrange shifts to watch the building overnight and just take note of who comes and goes, and so forth - something worth investigating might turn up."
DM Tanner Thursday July 11th, 2024 1:31:00 AM
As the party watches during the night, you see activity within the store actually seems to increase.
Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear very faint, muffled voices coming from inside the shop once the sun sets. The sounds are unintelligible, but obviously cyclic. Brief flickers of light in various colors shine through cracks in the doors and windows. }
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=12 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 1:36:45 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas try to watch the shop, but the smell of the food carts is far more engaging, and the kraken guy like like he is getting ready to head home. Does anyone else need a snack? Standing around like this really works up an appetite. She then begins feeding her pet mice some bread crumbs as she orders a couple more Kraken skewers.
Perception = 12 (Natural 1)
Edit: This post overlapped the DMs. Naithi did this before the DMs post, not after.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=26 ; d20+9=26 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 10:44:02 AM
Rhys scours the back of the shop looking for upper story windows or other means of entry. (OOC rolled a 17 perception last round related to this task). The elf will climb up to any window (Climb 26) as quietly as possible (Stealth 26) in an attempt to see what exactly is going on and to gain entry if possible.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=24 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 11:14:13 AM
Paige groans when she hears the rhythmic chanting and spots the lights and such coming from inside the antique shop. ”I’ve got a bad feeling about this” she says pointing out her findings to her companions. ”It could be protective magicks, but somehow I doubt it!”
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+13=15 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 5:28:36 PM
Lotho hears chanting and sees Rhys investigating. So, it sounds like we don't have any actual authority to enter. If that's the case, what's the plan? Should we just watch and report in the morning? If we do anything illegal we may not get another job like this in the future. Granted, I'm still pretty new here, so if I'm misunderstanding how things work in these parts let me know.
Seeing the lights and hearing the noises Zarsellet moves closer to the building casting Detect Magic. "Burton? Any chance you might recognize the auras of whatever they are casting? Or the words? They're not being very stealthy...."
OOC: Spamming Detect Magic to see what it might tell? Spellcraft 26?
Burton notes the sound of chanting coming from the Blue Curtain; "Lets see what Rhys finds out, I think we are looking at a front for a temple."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 11th, 2024 9:32:32 PM
(OOC - Perception DC 10 auto-succeed)
Kwarsk says to the Patchers, once more in a low voice, "I see Rhys has already taken it upon himself to get a closer look. I say we stay ready in case he signals us or something happens - the lights are unusual, but it's not spellcasting that's illegal, it would be spellcasting as the method to accomplish something illegal that might justify us barging in.
Is anyone else as athletic and stealthy as Rhys? I've been practicing with the Monks of Pantheon on moving more quietly than I usually do, but I'm still pretty noisy with my Tower Shield..."
Rhys is able to scale the wall and peek through a window. None of the people inside seem to notice him. Probably because they are quite occupied.
A space has been cleared in the center of the shop. Stacks of books, oddities, and antiquities have been shoved aside to make room for a large chalk circle inscribed on the floor. The circle is about 10 feet across. Smears of dark red liquid form runes at various intervals around the circle.
Three shop attendants are now dressed in black robes, kneeling in smaller circles inside the large circle. They appear bowed in prayer or worship. They mumble chants and rub prayer beads in their hands. Ms. Kane stands in the center of the circle. She wears a black robe, embroidered in silver thread. The runes in the circle are also drawn in dark red liquid on her face. She holds a large tome in her hands that glows softly with vermilion light. Her eyes glow with the same light. She chants the same litany as the shop attendants.
Even a layman to the arcane arts can recognize a summoning circle.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+2=21 ; d20+8=27 ; Thursday July 11th, 2024 11:49:44 PM I hate to sound gullible, but is there a chance their goal isn't death and destruction? Maybe they're summoning something just to protect themselves from Duncan. Something that's...I don't know, at least controllable?
Can I persuade anybody to not to interrupt them?
Rhys, one side. I need to see this myself
Fingers scales the wall -- waiting for Rhys to move, if necessary -- so he can peer in. Climb: d20+2 = 21
He tries to identify the specifics of the summoning circle. Spellcraft: d20+8 = 27
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday July 12th, 2024 12:32:41 AM
Naithi agrees to wait and see what developes. Fingers is right. We don't have any authority to intervene, or any concrete reason to. That said, red eyes and things written in what looks like blood doesn't put me at ease.
DM Tanner Friday July 12th, 2024 9:58:18 AM
DM POST 2: Muuru identifies it as a conjuration circle, and that they are chanting in Abyssal.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday July 12th, 2024 12:37:35 PM
OOC: Assuming Burton knows what Fingers has just found out.
IC: Burton will say; "May I suggest that the door needs to go down and we need to stop their ritual before whatever they are summoning arrives? If we are wrong and they are summoning their window cleaner I am big enough to admit I'm wrong and will pay for our necromancer friend to cast speak with dead so I can apologies to their corpses."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+3=23 ; Friday July 12th, 2024 5:55:24 PM
Lothlo hears the news and isn't sure how to proceed. I will follow your lead. I've lived many places where this kind of dangerous summoning would be clear grounds for kicking down a door, and knowing the power of the Cathedral I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case here, so just give the word and I will follow. Lothlo thinks back to what he knows about the city to determine if they would have any legal or moral imperative to enter the shop at this point knowledge local = 23 (nat 20)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday July 12th, 2024 6:55:59 PM
Zarsellet considers weapons but decides the others have that covered. There wouldn't be enough space for him not t be in the way. "Any chance that summoning can be interrupted? Maybe kick the door open and cover the area with glitterdust?"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+10=14 ; Friday July 12th, 2024 7:12:37 PM
Rhys allows the Minotaur to look through the window. ”Didn’t know you fellas could climb!” he observes wryly. The elf pulls a vial of oil from his pouch and coats the blade of his elven sword with it. ”I don’t like the look of that ceremony at all. Demon speak, summoning circles and blood rituals are never a good sign. I’m going in! You got my back?” Before Fingers can answer, Rhys opens the window (or breaks it with the hilt of his sword) and enters the shop. (Acrobatics = 14 if a jump is required)
(OOC Oil of Bless Weapon)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=3 Friday July 12th, 2024 8:15:14 PM
Paige watches as the minotaur disappears around the back of the antique shop. ”Well, at least Rhys won’t be alone.”
Retracing her steps back to the shop, the cleric calls over her shoulder: ”Let’s crash this party! I might be able to open the door, but it won’t go unnoticed!” Sensing that time is of the essence, the half-elf will first try to open the front door the regular way. If it’s locked or blocked somehow, she gives the ring* on her finger a twist - and it turns into mw lockpicks. ”Ugh! Does anyone know how these things work?!”
* (won in Giggling Ghost 24Dec2023 - a simple ring that, when twisted just right, transforms into a set of masterwork lockpicks. Once transformed it cannot be changed back. Non-magical.) (OOC: Paige is untrained in disable device, but does have the MW tools (go figure) so thought I’d give it a try. D20=3, not likely.)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+8=13 ; d10+8=13 ; Friday July 12th, 2024 11:22:50 PM
Kwarsk follows Paige across to the door, sees her fumble with the lockpicks, and says, "Step back, Paige, I have a more effective kind of 'lockpick.'"
With that, once Paige is not at risk of being cut in half, Kwarsk swings his Dwarven Waraxe in a Powerful overhead chop at the door, the loud crack of broken wood echoing nearby...
(OOC - hit AC 13 (broad side of a door) for 13 damage with a +1 Dwarven Waraxe.)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+8=15 ; d20=3 ; Saturday July 13th, 2024 12:04:20 AM No! Wait! If we interrupt the summoning it could....oh, dammit.
Fingers launches himself into the room (Acrobatics 15) and tries to interpose himself in front of Rhys.
Ms. Kane! We're no friends of Duncan and we mean no harm -- but I urge you to stop the summoning if you can. Or at least restrain the...creature. We only want to keep the city safe. Diplomacy: 3
Right, Rhys? We don't have to fight?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday July 13th, 2024 1:00:45 AM Before we charge in, can anyone cast a spell like magic circle against evil?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday July 13th, 2024 5:55:26 AM
Burton follows Paige and Kwarsk to the front door; "You know we could have just smashed the window they are big enough it would have been a lot quicker." As he walks his wand appears in his right hand and a short dagger in his left. "Do you think starting our intervention with a lightening bolt might be questioned?"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday July 13th, 2024 3:41:40 PM
Kwarsk replies to Burton, "I think some of us don't want to get cut by the broken glass. As for your spell, why would you want to reduce their weight?" Kwarsk finishes with a wry grin.
Kwarsk goes on, "That'd be louder and noisier than my Waraxe - maybe Naithi and Camalayas can ram the door and break it open before I need a second swing of my Waraxe..."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Sunday July 14th, 2024 5:07:01 AM
Burton smiles at Kwarsk's comment; "Do you have skin under all that metal? And when I do cast my lightning you best be careful or you might end up looking like a dandelion."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday July 14th, 2024 9:10:00 PM
Kwarsk replies with a chuckle, "Some might say that would improve my appearance! Surely all our foes would surrender at the sight of dandelion-Kwarsk!"
DM Tanner Monday July 15th, 2024 8:20:33 AM
The front door is only held shut by a simple latch, which Kwarsk breaks through with the first swing of his waraxe. You see the summoning circle and chanting attendants past the labyrinthine shelves at the back of the store. Ms. Kane stops her chanting. "So, you come here at last to try and take it? Well, tell Duncan he can’t have it! The mysteries of the Scar will be mine. Have you met my pet? It’s been terrorizing the City for a few days now. Maybe I can introduce you? Or perhaps you will die before that can happen! Attack them, my servants!"
Ms. Kane and three shop attendants stop their chanting and stand up, obviously ready for combat.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday July 15th, 2024 12:48:01 PM
Zarsellet shakes his head and says "And here we thought Duncan was doing the mess...."
OOC: Not sure how to draw a 10' radius circle on a spreadsheet. Looks like I can get 2 in it. ?? WK and SA3? Will Save DC16 negates the blinding.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+14=32 ; 2d10+7=11 ; d10=4 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 3:51:30 PM
Once Finger’s pleas for peace are ignored, the elf springs into action. He moves next to the shopkeeper (WK) and swings his blessed weapon at the leader of the summoning circle (Hit AC 32, critical is auto confirmed by bless weapon which bypasses DR for any evil aligned opponent; dmg = 11 + 4 vital strike for 15 hp). ”Cease this madness now or I will surely end you life”
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday July 15th, 2024 4:21:14 PM
Burton will walk forward to O19 (30') and bring his wand up "Duncan says you're to stupid to understand what you have." he calls back at the shop keeper.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday July 15th, 2024 6:05:15 PM We may not live long enough to see it? So it isnt' here yet, that's good to know. Looking around, Lothlo sees a summoning circle with smears of dark liquid forming runes around it. Lothlo quickly opens his waterskin and throws it onto the rune that looks like it would be the easiest to mess up and the most cumbersome to redraw, hoping that damaging the summoning circle will break the spell, or at the very least delay them from completing it.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday July 15th, 2024 8:07:47 PM
Before her friends get out of range, Paige casts Bless catching everyone except Muuru and Rhys. The cleric follows at the heels of her comrades moving farther into the room.
*Burton, Kwarsk, Lothlo, Naithi, Zarsellett - Bless = a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects - 6 min 60 rounds
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday July 15th, 2024 9:41:57 PM
ooc: Naithi said their post will be a little late today
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 24/T 12/FF 21, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 4/5. d20+13=28 ; d10+4=7 ; Monday July 15th, 2024 11:02:37 PM
Kwarsk says, "No more summoning!"
And with that, suddenly Kwarsk is Charging, about as fast as Rhys(!), quickly reaching SA2 and slicing at SA2's midsection, wounding him.
(OOC - hit AC 28 for 7 damage with a +1 waraxe. **Ki point used for Ki speed - Kwarsk's speed went from 20' to 40', and he was able to Charge 80'! The Charge lowered Kwarsk's AC for 1 round, reflected in the header.)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Monday July 15th, 2024 11:16:17 PM
Naithi rides Camalayaas forward and then casts create water, summoning 10 gallons is water into the summoning circle in hopes of destroying it.
ooc: sorry for the delay and short post. There was a storm that knock out the power and Internet for a few thousand residents here.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Monday July 15th, 2024 11:33:07 PM
Fingers sighs. I said we're not with Duncan, ya old bat!
As much as he wants to target her, he doesn't want to catch Kwarsk in his spell. Instead he Greases the area under SA1 and as much of the circle has he can. Maybe some demons have poor balance skills.
ooc: The Grease area is L5:M6, partly covered by the "summoning circle" image
DM Tanner d20+9=25 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+7=22 d20+5=17 d20+5=20 d20+5=24 d20+5=7 d8+1=5 Monday July 15th, 2024 11:46:27 PM Burton positions himself and draws a wand. Zarsellet casts Glitterdust, which effectively blinds Ms. Kane and one of the shop attendants (Will saves 25, 14, 9). Lothlo tosses a waterskin and smudges the summoning circle. You see the vermilion glow significantly dim. Rhys lands a solid blow against Ms. Kane. Muuru casts Grease, but the shop attendant keeps his balance (Reflex save 22). Paige casts Bless on her allies. Kwarsk charges one of the shop attendants and slashes him with his waraxe. Naithi combines her efforts with Lothlo and nearly erases the summoning circle.
Ms. Kane begins casting a spell despite being blind. Spellcraft DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Summon Monster IV}
SA1 attempts a flurry of blows against Kwarsk (attack 17, attack 20) but misses badly.
SA2 also attempts a flurry of blows against Kwarsk (attack 24, attack 7), hitting once but then missing widely (5 damage).
SA3 is blinded, and focuses his efforts on defending himself as much as possible (Total Defense action).
Round 2!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+14=31 ; d10+7=8 ; d20+9=22 ; d10+7=8 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 10:47:09 AM
Rhys presses forward with yet another attack, hoping to disrupt the shopkeeper’s spell casting. The elven sword is light and quick in his hands as he slashes out twice (Hit AC 31 and AC 22 for 8+8 HP). ”Stop this insanity now! We are not in league with Duncan but cannot abide your plan to bring some abyssal fiend into our midst.” he shouts at the blinded woman.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday July 16th, 2024 1:09:20 PM
Paige moves forward and casts another spell. This one is focussed on neutralizing Ms Kane! Silence Will Save vs 16 - 20 ft radius - 6 rounds.
*Burton, Kwarsk, Lothlo, Naithi, Zarsellett - Bless = a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects - 6 min/60 rounds
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday July 16th, 2024 2:01:55 PM
Zarsellet moves forward, wishing he had longer legs.... and starts a battle chant to inspire his friends to finish the battle quicker. He didn't think any of these fools would surrender now that they were known to be summoning monsters to attack people in the city.
OOC: Inspire Courage round 1 of 18. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Applies to all allies that can hear me. The competence bonus will stack with the Bless.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=20 ; d20+10=25 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 5:57:51 PM
Spellcraft 20 Burton moves forward to P13 and castes 'Scorching Ray' from his wand at SA2 (Touch Attack AC 25 for 19 HP (Fire) damage).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 57/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 4/5. d20+11=26 ; d10+4=9 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 10:19:26 PM
Kwarsk steps a few feet away from SA1 and resumes slicing at SA2, getting in another good cut!
(OOC - hit AC 26 for 9 damage with +1 Waraxe.)
OOC Edited - to account for taking 5 damage in 7/15/24 DM Post
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=7 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+6=12 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:15:46 PM
Lothlo smiles as he sees the circle dim, and with the Naithi's help circle now appears to be gone (no longer on the map). Still, it is apparent that Ms. Kane is still trying to summon something, so Lothlo sends some arrows her way in an attempt to interrupt her.
Attack 1 = 11 Damage 1 = 12
Attack 2 = 15 Damage 2 = 7
Attack 3 = 20 Damage 3 = 12
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+8=18 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:25:01 PM
Spellcraft d20+8 = 18. (Might as well have Taken Ten.)
Was the summoning interrupted? It's hard to tell, but since the group seems to have the mortals occupied, Fingers draws his wand and casts Mage Armor on himself, then watches for any activity from the circle.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+21=32 ; d20+9=14 ; Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:37:04 PM
Naithi and Camalayaas charge Ms. Cane and attempt a grapple attack to break her concentration.
Naithi grapple check d20+7+2 aid another+ 1 bless = beats and 21
Camalayaas Grapple check to aid another = 10, success
ooc: I missed my sheet and tried rolling with my CMD and added a bonus for charging, which I without doesn't apply to grapple. Naithi's grapple check is +9 work Camalayaas aid another. Camalayaas is +4, not 14
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:38:48 PM
ooc: can someone move Naithi and Camalayaas (N/C) on the map. I'm not sure which event is Ms. Cane
DM Tanner d20+9=28 d20+5=14 d20+5=19 d20+5=17 d20+5=24 d20+5=25 d20+5=24 d8+1=3 d8+1=4 d8+1=2 d8+1=3 d8+1=9 d8+1=5 d20+5=22 d8+1=8 Tuesday July 16th, 2024 11:51:10 PM Burton positions himself, casts Scorching Ray from a wand, and badly burns one of the shop attendants. Zarsellet inspires courage in his allies. Lothlo fires three arrows, connecting with the second and third arrow. She definitely looks bloodied. Rhys slashes at Ms. Kane, successfully hitting both times. She drops like a rock. Muuru uses a wand to cast Mage Armor on himself. Paige casts Bless to aid the party. Kwarsk slashes at SA2 and connects. He looks like he is on his last legs! Naithi charge at Ms. Kane, only to discover she has already expired.
Ms. Kane dies ignominiously before completing her summoning spell.
SA1 uses flurry of blows on Kwarsk (attack 14 damage 3, attack 19 damage 4).
SA2 uses flurry of blows on Kwarsk (attack 17, damage 2, attack 24, damage 3).
SA3 throws off the blindness of the Glitterdust (Will save 28) and uses flurry of blows on Naithi (attack 25 critical threat, damage 9, critical confirmation 22, damage 8) (attack 24, damage 5).
Round 3!
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+10=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 12:51:39 PM
Burton hold his position and castes 'Scorching Ray' from his wand at SA1 (Touch Attack AC 12 for 12 HP (Fire) damage).
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+11=16 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 1:39:02 PM
Zarsellet moves up, continuing his Battle chant to keep the inspiration active, and watching the area. Was that too easy? She was casting a spell that indicated major trouble. Now only her 'minions' were up? "Try to keep one alive if possible?" He tries casting Daze on the minion closest, knowing that it isn't likely to work....
OOC: Inspire Courage round 2 of 18. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Casting Daze on SA1. Only affects up to 4 HD target. Will Save DC14 negates. Perception 16 to see if Ms. Kane's body moves or something is summoned.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+10=25 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=10 ; d20+5=10 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+13=14 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:01:51 PM
Lothlo sees that while the summoning seems to have been interrupted the battle continues. The summoning circle is destroyed, and Ms. Kane is down, are you sure you want to keep fighting instead of giving up and stopping this without any more bloodshed?
If the shop assistants surrender Lothlo will hold his fire, otherwise he will shoot at SA1 (moving to SA2 and then 3 should the attackers have already fallen). He also tries to listen for any sounds indicating that a summoning might still be occurring elsewhere in the store.
Perception = 14
Attack 1 = 25 Damage 1 = 13
Attack 2 = 21 Damage 2 = 10
Attack 3 = 10 Damage 3 = 8
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Bless for 6 minutes - 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: 3 arrows, 0 hero points
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 57/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 4/5. d20+11=22 ; d10+4=8 ; d20=5 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 6:20:15 PM
Kwarsk, having recovered from his reckless charge, is easily able to use his Tower Shield to deflect the clumsy blows of SA1, and directly blocks a hard punch from SA2 that would otherwise have hit him! "Not this time," Kwarsk says under his breath.
Kwarsk takes measure of his opponent (SA2), and finds their defense lacking - a quick feint with deft footwork and SA2 dodges straight into Kwarsk's Waraxe! (Hit AC 22 for 8 damage)
Kwarsk stares down SA1. "Surrender, it's over!"
(OOC - Intimidate = 5, plus any bonus for Kwarsk cutting down his friend in front of him, and their little group having lost half their number including their leader...)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20=2 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+7=11 ; d10+7=11 ; d10+7=15 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 8:55:08 PM
Rhys moves in behind SA2 and into a flanking position. He swings twice with the butt of his sword hoping to incapacitate the cultist (Hit AC 20 and 11 for 11 and 15 non lethal damage).
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+5=9 ; d8+2=4 ; Wednesday July 17th, 2024 10:37:57 PM
Fingers moves, avoiding the grease patch, draws his blackjack (as part of the move action), and uses Hand of the Apprentice to throw it at SA1.
Att: d20+4+1=9 Dam (just in case): 1d8+2 = 4 non-lethal
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+9=17 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=25 ; Thursday July 18th, 2024 12:22:29 AM
Naithi attempts to grapple another foe, but she slips in the water and she has a hard time maintaining her grip
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday July 18th, 2024 12:40:45 AM
Paige moves forward once again and casts hold person on SA3. (Will save vs 16 or become paralyzed and freeze in place, take no actions, not even speech.)
*Burton, Kwarsk, Lothlo, Naithi, Zarsellett - Bless = a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects - 6 min/60 rounds
DM Tanner Thursday July 18th, 2024 1:58:18 AM
Between the combined efforts of the party, SA2 dies in a spray of blood. Ironically, the spatter likely improves the provenance of any items it touches in a shop as macabre as this one. Seeing their employer and one of their own die ignominiously, the last two hold up their hands in surrender. "Stop! Stop! We give up!"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=20 ; Thursday July 18th, 2024 3:05:27 PM ”So, Muuru, you want to take the lead on questioning these ne’er do wells?” the cleric asks the large fellow.
Paige looks around to see if there are any interesting artifacts in this room (Perception=20).
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday July 18th, 2024 6:01:09 PM
Relieved that no further bloodshed is necessary, Rhys sheathes his sword and begins securing the hands and feet of the two remaining captives. “You don’t mind do you? After all we’ve seen what you can do!”.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday July 18th, 2024 6:06:00 PM
Burton walks up to the area with the surrendered shop workers. He asks them; "What was Ms Kane trying to keep out of Duncan's hands?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday July 18th, 2024 6:11:53 PM
Lothlo takes a deep breath and looks around the room to make sure the danger has really passed. Muuru is an imposing figure so Lothlo decides to play the roll of good cop to try to soften the up up a little in the hopes they will be a little more forthcoming in their answers.
[/b]Thankfully, Ms. Kane was kind enough to tell us that it was her "pet" that's been terrorizing the City for the last few days, and we witnessed her involvement in all this first hand. I don't think there is much point in hiding things at this point, I would suggest answering Muuru's questions so we can tell them you were cooperative with the investigation. [/b]
aid another +2
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+16=33 ; Thursday July 18th, 2024 8:05:41 PM
Zarsellet moves up to the group, shaking his head at the sight of the dead assistant. "Very smart gentlemen. Obviously Ms. Kane was the boss here and you were assistants. And things will go much better for you if you cooperate fully. Any information pertinent to what she was doing would help greatly."
OOC: Diplomacy 33
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday July 18th, 2024 10:32:30 PM
Naithi takes 20 on searching the bound captive, remembering last time when her bound captive cut the ropes before the group could stop him.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Thursday July 18th, 2024 11:06:27 PM
Fingers does his best to look intimidating. All right, you two. Here's the most important question. He points to the remains of the summoning circle. What was that thing, and did we stop you from calling it?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 57/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 4/5. d20=5 ; Thursday July 18th, 2024 11:19:55 PM
Kwarsk does his best to play "silent bad cop" since he just (a little accidentally) finished off their friend.
Kwarsk assists Rhys in the tying up of the remaining two assistants.
[i](OOC - SA2 would have been at -7 HP and we could have stabilized him, but he's dead now! Intimidate = 5.))
DM Tanner Thursday July 18th, 2024 11:58:47 PM
Paige finds a number of interesting knickknacks and doo-dads, but nothing more powerful than a cantrip.... If you are comfortable with looting the shop.
The shop attendants do not object to being trussed with rope. "Ms. Kane wanted to keep her piece of the Scar Scroll out of the hands of Duncan. They had been working together for quite some time to research the Scar, and when she found the fragment she cut off contact, fearing Duncan would try to take it from her."
He clears his throat. "Ms. Kane has been using the energies of the Scar to augment her powers. She always spoke of her "pet," but we did not have a chance to really see it. I believe it escaped her control as soon as it arrived, and she is still proud of it despite its independence from her influence."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday July 19th, 2024 12:17:32 AM
Paige’s head snaps up from her examination of the knickknacks and doo-dads. Approaching the shop attendant, she asks: you mean it’s still out there!? Loose!? Ms. Kane’s ‘pet’ is prowling loose around Plateau City!?”
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday July 19th, 2024 11:47:52 AM "Where is the piece of the scar scroll? Maybe it could be examined to determine what she summoned."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday July 19th, 2024 2:11:52 PM
Burton will walk over and search Ms Kane as he does he looks up at shop assistants; "Does Ms Kane have an office or private area in the shop??
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday July 19th, 2024 6:02:59 PM
Lothlo listens to the details they are being told. What can you tell us about her pet? Do you know exactly what it is? Now that the summoner is gone, do you know what will happen with her pet?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday July 19th, 2024 9:44:46 PM
Does she have any notes on her research that may give us information about her pet?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday July 19th, 2024 9:45:00 PM
Rhys spins on his heels when he hears of Duncan and the ‘Scar Scroll’. ”Where exactly is this scroll you speak of?”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Friday July 19th, 2024 10:20:05 PM
Since the two are already being assaulted and peppered with questions, Fingers will cast Detect Magic and look around for anything useful -- invisible creatures, magic items, whatever he finds.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 57/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 4/5. d20+14=15 ; Friday July 19th, 2024 10:56:56 PM
Kwarsk stands guard near the broken-down front door, but to the side, keeping an eye out for unexpected visitors (like.. the Guard).
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