Motteditor's Savage Tide
Game Master motteditor

Dargon goes up to the counter and gets close to the taxidermist, (assuming that's who he really is) and places five gold on the table.

"'Ur trade's not da business that brings us 'ere, Nemien. Our needs today are knowin' what you know."

"Well, we are both men so the sooner you hand over Vanthus the sooner we can both get back to our pressing business. It is a win for you, it is a win for Silvio."

Sekathral sidles around the shopkeeper while the others are engaging him in conversation, curious about the weasel he'd just spotted and intent on finding out what it was doing and where it had come from.

Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 Perception (if necessary) 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

"I would be happy to take your money," the man says, "but I have no idea who this Vanthus VanBore is. Now, as I said, I'm quite busy so if you have no interest in buying something or having something stuffed, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave."

Sekathral, you peer through the door just in time to see the little varmint duck around the corner of a hallway stretching 15 feet to your right. You also notice a door to your left and two doors in the wall across the hallway. I'll try to get a map up for you tomorrow.

Shopkeeper perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
1d4 ⇒ 4

Kyson listens to the shopkeeper's words.

But we can't be wrong.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 Sense Motive

"What is below your store? Do you have a basement?" Kyson blurts out unexpectedly (especially to him!).

"Silvio shall leave when Silvio's business is settled", Silvio insists. "Silvio doesn't want to intrude since Silvio might be interested in your services in the future, but right now you are twisting Silvio's hand and surely you can see that. You should let Silvio and his friends peek around or Silvio will be forced to take matters into his own hands."

"I don't know what's beneath my store -- probably bedrock and then seawater -- but even if I did, it'd be none of your business!" Kyson, you think he's telling the truth.

"Now, since you're not here for business, it's time for you to leave. Or I'll have to take matters into my OWN hands!" The taxidermist crosses his arms and glares at Silvio.

A closer look reveals he does have a wicked-looking sickle-like blade tucked into his belt, presumably a tool for his work. He also has several more belt pouches that could contain more tools of his trade.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Sorry for the delay. Again.

Sekathral follows the weasel around the corner, crossbow at the ready, attempting to catch sight of it as he rounds the corner:

Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"My friend. Silvio admires your courage but is obliged to inform you that you are not the first to take matters into his own hands but still Silvio stands here before you, untouched." Silvio retorts gesturing with his hands. "Silvio has in fact even been outnumbered on many occations but in the end, Silvio stands victorious. It does not speak well for your chances, wouldn't you say? And as you no doubt can see this time it is you who are outnumbered." Silvio let's his hand fly across the room to introduce the party. "Unless of course one of these creatures would spring to life. But given that the last contact you had with them was to shove straw up their behind i doubt they will rally to your cause." the chelaxian finishes with a display of his childish view regarding the craft.

the chelaxian finishes with a display of his childish view regarding the craft.

Childish it might be, but I still Lol'd at it.

* * *

Kyson looks around, confidence fading.

"Yeah, maybe we have the wrong place. Or maybe it's out back," Kyson says, voice trailing off.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Finn looks around suddenly. "Ummmm..... URCHINS! Yes, urchins! Do you stuff urchins? Can you make their spikes wiggle around? That would be so neat! Oh, hey, is there anything in particular you'd like to stuff? I don't know, do you think that big spider thingy on the ship isn't too burnt to a crisp?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Kyson scratches his armpit.

He readies to scratch it again should it itch again.

Despite Silvio's threats and the suspicious Dargon's outburst, the shopkeeper seems unmoved. "Look, I don't know who this Vanderbore you're looking for is, but he isn't here. Now, since you clearly have no intention of buying anything and I have no interest in stuffing ... urchins" -- the scorn drips off his tongue as he repeats Finn's suggestion -- "you had better leave or I shall call the guard."

If Silvio/Dargon want to make an Intimidate check, they can.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39
Kyson's itch: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Sekathral shakes his head, unwilling to go much further without the rest of the party, and stalks back up the corridor, examining the locks on the corridor as he goes Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

"It saddens Silvio that we could not reach an agreement. It seems like Silvio will have to take the matter into his own hands. Silvio advices you not to interfer", Silvio states and marches to the door that Sekathral went through and throws it open.

Kyson follows Silvio, giving the shopkeeper a look of "sorry!" but still following.

Not like I can control him.

Kyson will itch his armpit.

Surprise round
"Hey," Nemian shouts as Silvio and Kyson move past him. He suddenly utters some arcane words and disappears from sight.

Initiative:
Dargon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Finn: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Kyson: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Sekathral: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Silvio: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Zstelian: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Nemian Roblach: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The Varisian kneels down to pick up the weasel, "Well, what did you see?"

"Uhm...where'd he go?"

Round 1, initiative 18
ac 17, touch 13, fleet-footed 14
cmd 17
hp 20/20
effects: none

Silvio throws a look of casual surprise, then draws his blade with lightning speed. He gives the air a few nonchalant pokes to confirm that the shopkeeper isn't there then turns to the group. "You see? Silvio's prowess with the blade has gained a wide renown. Rather than to comfront Silvio our shopkeeper decided to teleport to safety. Which is fortunate, this", the chelaxian makes a wide gesture with his blade towards the stuffed creatures, "is good craftmanship. Silvio may want to hire this man in the future." With that he turns once more and heads for the door.

I'm guessing that should occupy Silvio for a round.

Round 1

Unsure what happened to the man, Kyson takes Total Defense behind his shield.

LOL, Silvio!

Crossbow at the ready, Sekathral nudges open the first door open with his foot and looks around the room Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Nodding with understanding, Zstelian rushes across the square and approaches the backdoor.

After briefly looking around for anybody watching, he opens it.

"Fine," Finn pouts, "I'll stuff these urchins myself. I've got a number of stuffings far more useful than some wood and cotton..."

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Finn listens to Silvio a moment and replies, "He's still here, Silvio, he's just invisible. No doubt he is both frightened and enthralled by you, so he can't be seen, but has to watch..."

With a keen eye, he adds, "I should be prepared..."

Drink expeditious retreat extract.

Round 1
Init 18
HP 22/22

AC 17, touch 16, flat-footed 14, CMD 21
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6

"Bah, where'd ya go?", Dargon growls in response to the disappeaing taxidermist. Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

"Torag, I hate magic," Dargon continues more out of anger that Nemian got away than any genuine abhorrence towards magic.

In reponse to Finn's warning, Dargon goes to block the entrance.

As the four of you in the front room react to the man's sudden disappearance, you hear more words in a language you don't understand.

Moments later, the stuffed creatures suddenly seem to come alive, the wyrmling stretching its wings and reaching its head, roaring with jaws open wide, toward Finn. A couple of monkeys also begin to move toward you.

Dargon, which doorway were you blocking off? The one you came in, that leads to the street? Or the one Nemian came in, leading farther into the building?

1d4 ⇒ 1

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Spellcraft

Kyson looks confuzzled as the spellcasting starts, wrinkling his nose as if smelling something bad.

Gradually his face calms as he begins to understand the spell.

"They ain't real. They are illusions." Kyson says with only a bit of confidence.

I sure hope I'm right about that...but a few of those words were definitely from the book of make believe.

Dargon, which doorway were you blocking off? The one you came in, that leads to the street? Or the one Nemian came in, leading farther into the building?

The street entrance.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

"Wow! That's a neat trick! But you know what?"

Move action: Perception to locate where the speaking's coming from. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

"You'd never attack us with your pride and joy! That's an illusion."

Finn draws his spear and attempts to leap through the wyrmling's open maw.

"Not sure about the monkeys, though."

Round 2, initiative 18
ac 17, touch 13, fleet-footed 14
cmd 17
hp 20/20
effects: none

"What are you talking about, Silvio ran his blade...", the chelaxian begins but is cut short when the stuffed creatures come alive. "By the cups of Cayden and the bountyful bosums of the ladies that follow him there is sorcery afoot!"

Silvio jumps into action with an impressive expose of athleticism and swordplay. The display is somewhat diminished by those able to penetrate the illusion and see the chelaxian (very bravely) fighting only the thin air.

Is it a will save to disbelieve the illusions? If that's the case 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
That should occupy Silvio for another round.

Round 2
Init 18
HP 22/22

AC 17, touch 16, flat-footed 14, CMD 21
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

"Stop your tricks and show yourself before I get angry!" Dargon yells out while looking for any sign of the man.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Intimidate 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Round 2, initiative 12

It takes Zstelian a moment to recognize that the elf is referring to Tosh. "Aye, he says there's a hidden door. Follow me."

With a nod the Varisian leads the way towards the door Tosh mentioned.

"What's all the shouting about?"

Round 2, init 20

"Dunno. They were having a set-to with the swag hucker when I left over who got the stuffing rights to Silvio. They might need our help, or they might not. Want to take a keek before we head out?"

Round 2, Init 13

Kyson hides behind his shield again.

"I'm sure it's nothing Silvio and the dwarf can't handle. Besides, it might be better this way. With them distracted we can see to the business that brought us here, finding the Vanderboren."

Sekathral shrugs. "Right you are, matey. D'you want to lead or shall I?"

Taking the usual precautions regardless: Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

"I'll lead us to the door. You can take point from there."

Finn, unsure despite himself of the spell, jabs at the wyrmling, scoring a direct hit. He feels his spear slam into the thing, but it doesn't seem to react, though he does hear an anguished "no!" comes from elsewhere in the room. Sadly, he can't figure out exactly where.

Silvio slashes at the three monkeys closing in on him, but they seem unimpressed and continue to close in on the young Chelaxian.

Standing by the door, Dargon quickly realizes the stuffed creatures aren't in fact moving at all, but it is simply -- as Kyson called out -- an illusion. However, despite his best efforts, he's unable to find the invisible taxidermist.

Ksyon takes shelter behind his shield -- even knowing the moving creatures are merely illusions, he still sees them, and their teeth and claws look real.

Map

Round 3
Init 18
HP 22/22

AC 17, touch 16, flat-footed 14, CMD 21
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6

Dargon assumes that the person yelling "no" was Nemian and that he must still be in the room so he continues his role as sentry, standing ready at the door and keeping watch.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Readied action: Attempt to grapple if Dargon thinks he is close.
Grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 33

"Oh, come on!" calls out Finn. "This room is filled with lots of wonderful works! I don't want to have to fight all your illusions and just end up trashing everything! We don't really have a quarrel with you anyway. How about you calm down, get rid of the illusions, and we won't end up stabbing everything by mistake? There's got to be a better way to deal with all this."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

"The Chelaxian's yelling something about sorcery and bubbies. Sounds like it's party time" Remarks Sekathral to Zstelian, opening the door warily as he does so. "If he got up to half the stuff he said he did, it'd be worn away to a stump by now. Leave him to it. Now, what do we have here?" Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Zstelian glances in the direction of the shouting a moment before addressing the hidden door.

Looking for Traps - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Round 3, initiative 18
ac 17, touch 13, fleet-footed 14
cmd 17
hp 20/20
effects: none

"So, you wish to dance with Silvio?" the chelaxian sneers at the approaching (illusionary) monkeys. The young man advances whirling his blade back and forth, but is somehow unable to strike a blow against either of his opponents. The youth seems to loose abit more cool with every strike into the thin air.

Continue the "fight" with the illusions
Edited with attack rolls
Standard action to attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12, damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Crap...

Continue the "fight" with the illusions

Might want to roll an attack and damage, there Silvio. Them monkeys might be familiars and less illusionary.

Might want to roll an attack and damage, there Silvio. Them monkeys might be familiars and less illusionary.

No, i don't want to roll attack rolls. I was much happier before i knew how badly i missed :p

Kyson's eyes widen as he see's Silvio swing at imaginary monkey, possibly flying ones, when there are real monkeys nearby.

He's madder than I thought!

Round 3

Kyson does a full round action to withdraw from Silvio (and the monkeys, real or imagined).

Kyson moves to the left 2 squares, then up 3 squares, hiding behind the (somewhat) less crazy Finn.