Gathrix's Hell's Vengeance

Game Master GM-Gathrix

Knowledge Nobility: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

"We should take him back." Ileosa told the group as she looked the tiefling over. "Give him a proper burial." She told them. "Tiefling or no, he died serving the law. I can respect that."

Smirking at jerax being taught manners, alicia starts at the request about the staff.
of course, a moment
Alicia resumes her study of the staff
She casts guidance then detect magic

spellcraft and detect magic: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

"Yes, race matters not when the fallen are loyal citizens. I just hope we could have arrived in time..." he says crouching in front of the corpse and closing the deceased's eyes before removing his own helmet and giving a brief prayer in the tiefling's honour.

After Jerax outburst he walks to Ileosa and whispers "I... I didn't know he was capable of emotions like that, with his tough attitude and such. Go talk with him, or maybe should Meri go? I will look for clues around meanwhile, only rest I can give Jerax is bringing him the opportunity to enact revenge."

And so he will thoroughly look around the filth looking for any clue, track, note or anything. Whatever they can use to find the rest of the boars and claim blood for the fallen.

The tracks from here indicate that the wereboars come from the West, likely the Barrow woods. It is to far a distance to travel for now, and it is getting late now.

anything on the staff?

"The west... they came from the west." mutters Izrail to himself. As he stands up he walks up to the rest and ask "Aren't the Barrow Woods to the west? A far away forest, but close enough to come and go undetected... They may be lurking there. I will try to contact Ivar tonight, see if his people know anything."

Izrail takes off his cloak and wraps the tiefling's corpse with it before lifting it to his shoulder "We should leave now before total darkness fall and we share his destiny."

Ileosa knew Jerax was swift to anger, so she had expected this in some form. She walked over and joined her dear friend, laying her hand upon his shoulder. "Jerax?" She asked. "Talk to me?" She added kindly.

Kirk picks up the following for the group.
250 gp
2 spears
2 hide armors
1 note

We can sell this stuff later in the market. Then examining the note and shrugging the shoulders, possible evidence that could be used later.

Ileosa knew Jerax was swift to anger, so she had expected this in some form. She walked over and joined her dear friend, laying her hand upon his shoulder. "Jerax?" She asked. "Talk to me?" She added kindly.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"I need no help to carry it, Jerax. I only need you to be as strong as usual. You are the one I trust to protect the rest when I can't... and you are welcome with us, even if you and me started not so well, Hellboy." Izrail smiles "Now hurry, this man deserves a proper burial and we deserve some dinner and rest. We both earned it."

Jerax nods. Looking to the others, the tall tiefling speaks, "Everybody ready? Let's head back before it gets too dark."

"And I'm very protective about getting covered in wereboar blood," Margaletta replies. "Let's go."

Alicia look at the spoiler I provided before about the staff. It is a Lawful Staff

yes, i saw the spoiler, but what does it do? Does it have magical powers, is it just a lump of wood, does it have the axiomatic trait, and so on?

Ileosa Arvanxi wrote:

Ileosa knew Jerax was swift to anger, so she had expected this in some form. She walked over and joined her dear friend, laying her hand upon his shoulder. "Jerax?" She asked. "Talk to me?" She added kindly.

[dice=Perception]1d20 + 2

Crossing his arms to his chest, Jerax sulks, "It's nothing." After a long pause, Jerax continues, "I'm..I'm just very protective..about my people. You humans are welcome everywhere, but my people, tieflings", Jerax pauses, "SHOULD be seen as a mark of Asmodeus's favor on Cheliax, but most people see us as reminds of their weakness to deviltry!"
Jerax signs, and looks into his friend's eyes. "I'm okay. Really. I..ah, better go back and help carry the body back. Make sure he gets a decent burial."

Ileosa stopped Jerax, making him look back at her. "I have never thought ill of you for your mark of Hells." She told him as she offered a smile. "You have been the closest thing to family I've had for years. Your race has never altered my ideas or my respect for you." With that she let him go, a smile still on her face.

Um its a link that tells you everything you need to know Alicia. Here I will create it again. CLICK ON THIS LINK-->Lawful Staff This is a Link Click Me

My sides. I can't. They are gone, hahahahahaha.

Wow! I miss one day and all the drama happens... ;)

Meridian smiles sadly at Ileosa, "No, my dear, you have never treated either one of us any differently because of our heritage. You have been as a most lovely oasis in the middle of a baking desert. But the same cannot be said of most of the citizens of this realm. I understand only too well the source of Jerax's feelings."

Kirk kind of scoffs and says to himself. Really, we find one dead demon spawn and everyone gets bent out of shape. How many Halflings died building Cheliax off our backs? This nation wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for us. He then rolls his eyes and continues to pack the two sets of armor and spears as we walk.

Izrail pats Kirk on the head and whispers him "And I despise those that do such things to your people. But we can't change that. Not now. If one day we rise to the top, I will grant citizenship to those loyal to Cheliax, not matter their race. We have a debt with those that made Cheliax what it is, and I always pay my debts he starts walking, but stops and finishes "The only slaves that should be are those who dare to stand against us, starting by that Angel Knight and his retinue."

Alicia explains about the staff, and its powers.

Who will carry the corpse back to the Dottari stationed outside the Archbaron's residence?

Yes, I do believe that is the plan.

I will, and whoever wants to accompany me is welcome

I'll accompany Izrail.

Margaletta will stay with the rest of the group.

I assume the group is traveling together, I just meant who was carrying the corpse.

The return trip is uneventful. You come to the conclusion that either Nobes was investigating the wereboars, or was in collusion, what ever it was the assassin vine was his killer.

Izrail and Jerax return to the Dottari stationed outside the Archbaron's mansion. "Exris Charthagnion of house Charthagnion. Thank you for returning him, you truly are agents of the throne. Did you discover what Nobes was doing at that old shrine?"

"Izrail Arvanxi and Jerax Hellfire. The wereboars weren't very cooperative... but they carried this letter." he says as he hands the letter to Exris. "We will investigate the matter when the sun rises. I'm sorry for your loss, sir."

"But", continued Jerax, "we believe Nobes was killed by an nearby assassin vine."

"Doesn't surprise me, the woods are full of them. He shouldn't have gone there by himself. Thank you for looking into this." The Dottari remarks.

A runner comes up while you are talking to the Dottari and exclaims "Please come quick, the Sheriff needs your help. They are trying to free Caggan!"

"Oh no, over my cold dead corpse they will. Jerax, try not to kill anybody... but if its you or them, I need you alive." says Izrail before turning to run towards the jail.

these rebels turn up with the regularity of an unwanted season Alicia says, running after izrail

Meridian follows after Izrail and the runner.

"I'd prefer you alive dear." Ileosa said as she kept pace with Izrail. "I am not powerful enough to call the dead back... yet." She told him with a half smirk on her lips.

Izrail stops right on his tracks and turns to address the group, but first smiles at Ileosa "Before we face the rebels, we need a basic tactic. Jerax you and Margaletta will come flanking me. We hit hard and fast, aiming to disperse whoever may have gathered." he then turns to Ileosa, Alicia and Meridian "Alicia, drop your eldritch powers. Scatter and scorch them so they can't fight back. Ileosa, Meri... you know what to do, let them fear the wrath of the Nine Hells." and he finally smiles to Kirk "Kirk, rock hard and rock on."

And he resumes the run.

With the image of the dead tiefling still in his mind, Jerax nods curtly at Izrail and begins to run.
If Caggan changes, he's dead. End of f#<*ing story.

Margaletta walks briskly, easily keeping up with the runners in their heavy armor.

Alicia goes over her spells in her head as she runs.

Kirk hustles his little legs with everything he can to keep up with the others.

I hear master and I will obey. Let's make us some bacon!

As he runs, Jerax's grasping tail places the alchemical silver battleaxe in his hand.

Sir Folken Van Napaciza lays wounded in the street with several other of his deputies. One Deputy is fighting off a man dressed in a Iomedaen tabard fighting with 1 weapon, but his free hand seems alit with magic and he is pushing the deputy back with ease. Caggan and Kels are being carried off in the distance by four other men in tabbards.

"I could not stop them..." Sir Folken utters as he sees you.

The dirt road is 40'wide. The magus fighting is about 20' away from you down the road, Caggan and Kels are being moved slowly 45' down the road.

Since you want me to roll initiatives for all of you, it would be helpful to put it in your tag line, see Kirk's character for how that is done. Initiatives will be coming soon as I compile a list of bonuses.

Initative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Jerax runs at Izrail's right shoulder, his shield arm up, and his swordarm, holding the alchemical battleaxe, held back ready to swing.

I had my Init like Kirk already. +2 it is until I get my hands on sweet Impr. Initiative. As Jerax has already rolled, I will follow this time.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

As they run Izrail points towards the magus and says "I'll take care of the warlock, stop Caggan from fleeing!" before charging fauchard first towards his enemy.

He stops right a step away from the Iomedaean scum and spins, bringing his fauchard at full force to the back of the magus' knees
Charge Trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
1d20 + 8 usual +2 Impr. Trip +2 Charge

Round 1
Magus 28
Kirk 19
Iomedaens17
Jerax 16+
Meridian16-
Alicia 15
Sister Margaletta 10
Deputy 10
Ileosa 7+
Izrail 7-(hmm wife and husband going together funny)

I call foul play! That magus is clearly dopping! On the other hand I'd rather have that 20 there and not in a Shocking Grasp.

I think it's also cool the tiefling lovers go on the same initative, too.

Alicia readies herself.
a sword and spell? Not a straight forward caster. Sword...wait, I have just the thing.

burning disarm: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 dc15 reflex save negates if he drops the sword.

The magus's sword glows red hot.

Round 1
Magus 28 Longsword attack vs Deputy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 The magus lobs the head off the deputy and turns to the party, his longsword is glowing blue.
Kirk 19
Iomedaens17 Begin to hurry "Hold them Ishmael!" They yell.
Jerax 16+
Meridian16-
Alicia 15 Begins to heat the Magus' sword. He grimaces in pain, but his locked gauntlet will not allow him to drop it. Damage: 3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) = 7
Sister Margaletta 10
Deputy 10Dead
Ileosa 7+
Izrail 7- Charges the magus and trips him to the ground with a Thud.

Seriously. This guy... What the hell do they eat? 20. 19. 20. We kill him now that he is on the floor and 5ft away from me, don't want that guy near me and standing.

Jerax runs full bore past the magus in an attempt to catch up with Iomedaens.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
"Ishmael? Ishmael!" The Iomedaen's name pulls the huffing tiefling from his bloodrage."Ishmael! What a stupid name", shouts a laughing Jerax.
Jerax makes a double move to catch up with the rescue party, hugging the right side of the path, allowing anyone with range attacks a clear shot.