Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master Just a Mort

ROW Book 6

Days on Triaxius - 20


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Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

” Yesli vy mozhete vernut' nas k zdorov'yu,” the prisoners appointed leader,” My khoteli by vernut'sya k nashey zhizni i zabyt' obo vsem etom. V protivnom sluchaye my, veroyatno, luchshe mertvy - nas budut schitat' frikami.”

Russian:

If you could restore us back to health
We’d like to go back to our lives, and forget all about this. Otherwise we’re probably better off dead – we would be considered freaks.


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did he take the coffins with him?

'A spoiled princess acting out, why am I not surprised. Not sad to see the coffin man go though.' Einar yawns and sits down. Russian "Crummock, who by the way is the most just man I know, did nothing but reveal the truth. I think it's his calling."

Waiving at Dimitri he continues. Russian "If you don't believe me ask this countryman of yours. But honestly princess, just because we've seen your brothers ghost and spoken to the ghost of your mother. I don't care if you believe me. We promised her to keep you safe, and we've done that."

He then props his worn white dragon hide boots on the nearest chair. Russian "Unfortunately, we should have killed that thing so we could show you it's hide. So you would have believed us." Looking at his boots with a wishful look. 'And I would have had a new pair of boots. These are getting worn out.'


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how much of Russians history would the party know? I'm assuming very little so metagaming should not be done ;(

Einar, looks up at the self appointed spokesman, slightly puzzled. Russian "If we restore you, you wouldn't be freaks, you would be restored. Now if we throw you out looking like that, then yes maybe. But as I said what you do is your decision. However, how much of your lives are left out there? Your young soldiers. Do you really want to return to the army? Taking orders from an officer who will sacrifice you for his own gain? Or better yet to your grandfathers pig farm?"


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

He left his coffins behind
”Svinovodstvo - eto khoroshaya ideya. Na samom dele vse, chto ne svyazano s voyennymi, - khoroshaya ideya. U menya bylo dostatochno vsego etogo.” The rest nod their heads in agreement.

Russian:

Pig farming sounds like a good idea. In fact anything that doesn’t involve the military is a good idea. I’ve had enough of all this.

”N-net! YA ... ty lzhets! I-ya g-idushchiy t-to g-go o-out a-i f-find A-alexei a-a- i w-we-g-get o-out o-h-zdes' t-vmeste!” She tries to push past Einar out of the house, but trying to get past Einar is about as good as trying to get past a particularly large blue brick wall…

Russian:

N-no! Y-you’re a-a l-liar! I-I’m g-going t-to g-go o-out a-and f-find A-alexei a-a-and w-we’ll g-get o-out o-of h-here t-together!


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'Pig farmers, why am I not surprised.' Pulling out his ceramic jar, Einar shrugs his shoulders and whispers, "Plum wine." as he stands up and lifts the jar, Russsian "Then let us drink to succeeding in our future endeavors, even if it is pig farming in a land ravished by war." Nodding to Dimitri to pass out the mugs in the cupboard ???? I hope there are mugs He begins to pour drinks for the rescued soldiers.

As the princess tries to worm her way out of the hut, Einar shakes his head at her. Russian "Princess, I will never lie to you, the truth is too much fun." Lifting the ceramic jar in one hand, Russian"We are not your enemies, and that was not your brother. Just a liar who wanted to ravish a princess." then a mug in the other, Russian "Are you sure you wouldn't want a drink?"


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Mr Whiskers only:

Scanning Anastasia with your bright blue eyes…you realize you have a little problem. You have one upset oracle on your hands. With only basic controls of magic. You’re probably in for an uncomfortable, cold, wet, night if she does get a nightmare.

You’re looking at 3rd level spells


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Greetings, Coffin Man!

As the injured are taken from his back, Mr. Whiskers hears the conversation. "Could I please ask a favor of you after you go? Could you please let her mother know?" as he motions with his head towards Anastasia. "It would allow her some peace and she would likely believe you."

Quickly shifting into a hill giant, he then helps unload the other men off the backs of Dimitri, Nivean and Greta. Once the injured are off, he cancels the spell on Dimitri and says "I am sorry this made you uncomfortable, but thank you for the help!"

In Greta's case, he says "The spell will only last another few minutes. Do you want me to cancel it now?"

He then shifts into human shape.

Approaching Anastasia, he says "Будьте спокойным ребенком. Мы объясним, что можем, но сначала вы могли бы помочь нам с этими людьми? Helping them may help her since it would remind her others are in worse shape.

I will have to remember that Einar is terrible with children.

Russian:
Be calm child. We will explain what we can, but first could you help us with these men?

He then goes to get some clean water and clean towels to wash the injured with. Going to have to do some of this the hard way. I'm sure at least Dimitri will help, and seeing that may cause Anastasia to help as well.

Probably shifts back to his natural form in about five minutes. The spell lasts 13 minutes.

More to come, but feel free to react to this


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Dimtri looks uncomfortable as he replies to Mr Whiskers, "Mne nravitsya ostavat'sya na lyudyakh. YA imeyu v vidu ne oskorbleniye tvoyey magii, no eto prosto ne tak."

Russian:

I like staying human, thanks. No offence to you, but that just felt wrong.

Greta doesn't really care a hoot on whether the spell is removed or not.

"No yest' tak mnogo krovi ... YA ne znayu, chto delat'"Anastasia stares at Mr Whiskers with frightened eyes.

Russian:

B-but t-there's s-so m-much b-blood. I-i d-don't k-know w-what t-to d-do.

On Einar

"I ya ne p'yu iz tvoyey kolby. Bog znayet, chto tam.Idi skoreye umru ot zhazhdy. " Anastasia turns down Einar's offer of his flask. "Kak tol'ko moya sem'ya uznayet, chto vy menya zdes' derzhite, oni pridut i vyruchat menya."

Russian:

A-and I-i'm n-not d-drinking f-from y-your f-flask. I-i'd r-rather d-die of t-thirst f-first.

O-once m-my f-family f-finds o-out y-you've b-been h-holding m-me h-here, they'll c-come a-and g-get m-me.

Mr Whiskers thinks that Anastasia is suffering from Amnesia - probably an aftereffect of her resurrection. Anastasia has a negative level on her

The rest of the prisoners don't have her compunctions and eagerly seek the relief of Einar's plum wine.


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Mr. Whiskers just smiles in response to Dimitri, taking no offense.

As he starts washing one of the men, he tells Anastasia "Начните с мытья и помогайте их кормить." Pointing to the cauldron, he adds "У этого котла есть еда для тех, кто голоден."

Russian:
Start by washing and helping to feed them.

That cauldron has food for any who are hungry.

How am I to convince her that I am not an enemy when her memories have as many holes as a fine cheese?

"Вы здесь не пленник, но я действительно мог бы помочь с этими людьми прямо сейчас."

Russian:
You are not a prisoner here, but I really could use some help with these men right now.

When he gets a chance to speak with Crummock, he tells him of Anastasia's apparent memory gaps and what he thinks is part of the problem.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Dimitri willingly pitches in to help and Anatasia does as Mr Whiskers bids, though rather hesitantly. After she sees the men take no ill effects from the food, she scoups herself some to eat.

"Znachit li eto, kogda ya zakonchil pomogat' tebe, ya svoboden, chtoby uyti?" Anatasia asks Mr Whiskers.

Russian:

So does that mean once I'm done helping you I'm free to leave?


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Mr. Whiskers gives a tired sigh.

Looking over to the young woman, he thinks a moment before answering. Does she even understand her situation? Probably not with all the shocks she has gotten. Dmitri still feels uncomfortable around magic, I imagine it is even harder for her. I wonder if she even realizes that she has the power?

He looks at her with sad eyes and promises her "Если вы настаиваете, то да, я покажу вам выход. Я боюсь за ваше благополучие, но не буду удерживать вас против вашей воли."

Pointing out Dmitri to her, he asks "Не могли бы вы поговорить с Дмитрием, прежде чем идти? Он был солдатом в тюрьме, и, возможно, вы поверили бы ему больше, чем я об опасностях там."

Looking back to her, he says "Если вы сделаете это, начните планировать вещи в своей голове, пока вы будете помогать этим людям.

Что делать, если вам нужна дополнительная одежда? Сколько еды? У вас есть маскировка? Куда ты пойдешь? Кому вы доверяете? Все это вопросы, на которые вы должны ответить до отъезда.

Я считаю, что вы относительно безопасны здесь. Я не смогу ничего сделать, чтобы защитить вас, как только вы уйдете отсюда."

If she stays, I will have to ask Zorka to watch over her. It is likely someone has put a bounty on her head, and one of the soldiers we saved might be tempted by it. She could warn us of any attempts by her to hurt us or others to hurt her.

Если вы хотите остаться ненадолго, мы сможем помочь вам несколькими способами."

He then returns to helping the injured.

Russian:
If you insist, then yes I will show you the way out. I fear for your well being, but will not hold you against your will.

Could you please talk to Dmitri before you go? He was a soldier at the prison and perhaps you will believe him more than I about the dangers out there.

If you are to do this, please start planning things in your head while you are busy helping these men.

What if any additional clothing do you need? How much food? Do you have a disguise? Where will you go? Who will you trust? All of those are questions you should have an answer to before leaving.

I believe you are relatively safe here. I will not be able to do anything to protect you once you leave here.

If you are willing to stay for a short while, we will be able to help you in a number of ways.

No bluffing. He really will allow her to kill herself. He would be sad, but judges her mostly in her right mind. He believes that you can't save a fool intent on killing themselves.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

She looks at Mr Whiskers, taken aback when he talks about plans. ” Urm - ya by popytalsya nayti Alekseya, a zatem poprosit' yego privesti menya v blizhayshiy gorod - u nego yest' luchsheye napravleniye. I on tot, kto khorosh s planami.“ She ventures hesitantly, ” Nam, navernoye, nuzhny den'gi?”

Russian:

U-urm – I-I’d try t-to f-find A-alexei, t-then a-ask h-him t-to b-bring m-me t-to t-the n-nearest city – h-he’s g-got a b-better s-sense of d-direction. A-and h-he’s t-the o-one w-who’s g-good w-with p-plans. W-we m-might b-be a-able t-to h-hitch a r-ride to I-ivangrod f-fortress.
W-we’d p-probably n-need s-some m-money a-and f-food t-to d-do t-that?

She turns to Dimitri and asks him about people who might want to harm her, and Dimitri with a long-suffering sigh explains everything, not expecting to be believed.
” Eto zvuchit kak nechto iz fil'ma uzhasov. I dovol'no pozdno - ya ne smogu uvidet' noch'yu - ya ostanus' zdes' segodnya vecherom i podumayu, chto delat' zavtra. Vse razgovory zastavili menya pochuvstvovat' zhazhdu - ya mog by izvinit' sebya na nekotoroye vremya?” Then she goes into another room of the hut and closes the door.

Russian:
T-this s-sounds l-like s-something o-out o-of a h-horror m-movie. A-and i-it’s r-rather l-late – I w-won’t b-be a-able t-to s-see a-at n-night – I-i’ll s-stay h-here t-tonight a-and t-think a-about w-what t-to d-do t-tomorrow. A-all t-that t-talking h-has m-made m-me f-feel t-thirsty – c-could I e-excuse m-myself f-for a w-while?

Mr Whiskers hears her murmuring to herself on the other side, ” Yesli vy khotite chto-to dostatochno tyazheloye, to eto budet tak.” Then he hears the sound of running water.

Russian:

I-f y-you w-wish f-for t-things h-hard e-enough, t-then i-it w-will b-be.

Yes someone (no prizes who) is busy creating water on the other side of the door. Also the reason she doesn't NEED to drink anything here...

If asked about spellcasting:

Anastasia shamefacedly admits that Alexei told her NOT to use magic in front of non magic wielding people unless there is no choice. Both of them were special - non special people wouldn’t understand and might want to hurt them. The smart thing to do was to pretend to be a non special person…


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ok a couple questions, how old is Anastasia? I did not see Dimitri's answer, I assume you didn't type it out. We need for her to understand what will happen to her. Einar is Not I repeat not willing to just let her walk out in the shape she is in. Do we still have the manacles of cooperation?

'Let her leave?' When the girl walks into the room crying, Einar moves over to Mister Whiskers and hisses quietly in common. "What do you mean you will let her leave? She is in no shape to be on her own. I will not just let Baba Yaga's granddaughter and the only apparent heir to a throne walk out. Especially while looking for her dead brother who was being imitated by that Dragon." He sighs "I wish you wouldn't make promises that include decision we need to discuss."


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

20 ish. (20-30 brackets) Don't worry the Hut wouldn't let her leave even if Mr Whiskers would. An invisible barrier would appear and she'd walk smack into it.


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

I had to ask the same question about her age. Originally I had imagined someone about 12-14, but later it seemed like she was older than that.

Looking up to Einar, Mr. Whiskers replies "She is an adult, perhaps twice my age. I know that humans lifespans are longer than my own, but still surely she would be an adult by any measure."

In a resigned voice, he points out "What is there to discuss? We can advise her, but in the end it is her decision. I believe it would help though if Crummock could restore some of her life energy -- perhaps then some of her memories would return as well." Restoration to take care of the negative energy level.

"If that doesn't convince you, perhaps you should think about how you would have reacted if we had tried to imprison you after you were enchanted by the Moonbeast. "

With a resigned shake of his head, he says "We can advise, but if she is determined to take this foolish course of action I do not think we can stop her."

---

Later, Mr. Whiskers goes to the library in order to search for a map of Russia. Once he has one, he goes to talk with Anastasia.

He asks about the spell casting and how much training she has had in it. Hearing why she hides it, he mentions that not all worlds are like that. He seeks to determine how much of her own powers she understands and how much control she has developed with them. He will answer basic questions about his own magical training, pointing out areas that he knows would differ between the two methods.

He will also inquire about what sorts of healing magics she can perform. He will point out how many of the men need care and any assistance she can give would be greatly appreciated.

After the discussion of magic, he will ask if she has thought more about her plans. At this time he would bring out the map he found. He would review with her what he knows of some of her enemies and attempt to gently guide her so she understands that she needs a better plan.

He will make one last request -- allow Crummock to heal some of the harm that came to her.

Diplomacy, convince her to allow Crummock (who she doesn't trust) to cast Restoration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 The dice appear to not like this idea.

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After the talk with Anastasia, he will try to find Zorka. He will request the house spirit's help in looking out for the guests, especially Anastasia. He will explain his fears that there may even be someone among the men brought here that would be tempted by greed to betray Anastasia.


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'Enchanted by the moon beast, what an odd correlation, I'm not a princess worth a crown or thousands of gold pieces.' Einar shrugs, "If I had been a danger to you or myself and imprisoning me was the only options to keep us safe, then it would have at least made sense.

He nods toward the door. "You have a princess, probably the only heir to this kingdom alive. Who thinks her brother is that dragon we just chased off and that her family is alive and well. Adult or no, she will be in no condition to leave unless she is in her full mind, and with appropriate guard to keep her alive."

Chuckling a little, "And lets not kid ourselves, she is a spoiled little rich girl who has been in a gilded cage her whole life. She is a princess, she doesn't know what making her own decisions means. Let alone what being alone in the real world looks like. She has no clue. It would be criminally negligent to send her out of here unless we can guarantee her safety."

He then smiles a toothy smile. "And worse than that, it would be unprofitable."


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Anastasia doesn’t really get what Mr Whiskers means by spell casting. She says it’s all from within, the Wish and the Word. If you want something to happen hard enough, it’ll happen. Though some things just don’t happen, no matter how hard you wish – ‘Alexei’ said something regarding different ways on how this force, “magic” was being expressed. People were good at different things, like some made good carpenters, others would just hit their own fingers instead of the nail.

Anastasia admits she can heal – she just wishes the injuries healed and they will disappear. But each use tires her, and ‘Alexei’ warned her that if people found out – they’d make use of her until she collapsed. And she said ‘Alexei’ told her that she musn’t wish bad things to happen on other people, unless her life depended on it. And after she wished bad things onto others – she should take the opportunity to run for it. Then she drops a sleet storm right on Mr Whiskers, and by the time he gets himself out of it, she’s nowhere to be seen, though Mr Whiskers finds her in the next room.

Anastasia points out the places on the map, and Ivangrod castle – but also notices that there are vast tracks of snowy ground to transverse to the nearest town. She tells Mr Whiskers – if she doesn’t want to be affected by the cold – she won’t be. But there’s more of a problem. There are no such things called “bus stations” or “train stations” or ways to get “automobils” (which she describes as big metal wagons that can carry people for vast distances, running on something called petrol) from where they are now – it would take days of trekking to get to the nearest town. And if there were people chasing after her – a young woman in the snow would be very obvious.

Under Mr Whisker’s directions she does heal the injured, then stumbles exhaustedly off to one of the coffins and flops down into one of them, and falls asleep immediately.

Restoration has a material component cost of 1k gp so I’ll leave it to Crummock on whether he wants to or not

Zorka agrees to keep an eye on all the guests, and Anastasia, especially – and states that she will be giving Anastasia magic lessons, whether the girl cares for it or not. In the name of peacekeeping.


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

"As I understand it, she was a princess. I do not know if she is spoiled or not, as I see it that really isn't relevant."

"I do not think you have grasped the point I tried to make. As an adult, it will not matter if we are right or not. If we force something on her, she will resist. Furthermore, she has magic in her, and something like that is likely to escalate quickly."

"We already have two enemies who are descended from Baba Yaga. I would rather not make it three. If she still insists on leaving, I will show her the way out."

Mr. Whiskers doesn't know that the hut would not allow it.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

The night passes uneventfully and the party finds her and everyone they rescued still asleep when they set off the next morning. Crummock turns everyone into puffy white clouds as they go over the prison camp.

I guess that's one way to prevent an episode of night terrors by flat out exhausting the person in question

You got all the loot in D6

D7

Entering the old stone building where they saw the tree, the party finds gold and precious gems worth total of 4000 gp, as well as a page of spell knowledge level 7(regeneration).

Where to


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Wishcraft? I thought she was taught by a dragon, not a djinn!

Mr. Whiskers likes the example of the carpenter, but extends it by comparing it to artists. Some intuit their magic, others just learn ways to direct it. He does bristle a little bit when she likens it to wishes. He also says learning certain mental constructs helps when performing magic.

He is not amused by the sleet storm. He goes off to dry off and change clothing before seeking her out again. He allows himself enough time that he is calm by the time he finds her.

---

Mr. Whiskers thanks Zorka for agreeing to help and offers to introduce them.

---

If Crummock brings up the cost of the material components, Mr. Whiskers is willing to pay for them.


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

D7

"I guess this was the dragon's hoard."

"Shall we go inform Anastasia's mother that we found her? Perhaps that will allow the spirit to rest."

F, then I think we need to deal with the body and the lamp.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Einar blows the trumpet of spirit speaking, but feels no sound, just vibrations resonating throughout his body. When the party returns to the stone building where they found the Tsarina, there is no trace of her.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Approaching Polina, the tombstone faery offers to invoke a ritual to raise Viktor from the dead. And she'll even keep a portion of his soul in a tattered white funeral shroud so he behaves himself...


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sorry you guys ninja'd my post
'Since when does one person make the calls, Mister Whiskers may be the first of equals but he is no Earl.' Einar shakes his head. "If she becomes an enemy or not we will handle it together, we are still a war band. You may be first of equals, but you are not an Earl. I disagree with you, we do not let her leave in the state she is in with no way of protecting herself."

'I know he will frown but he can't deny the logic.' Einar smiles a toothy smile."We should either sell her to the highest noble bidder, someone who wants a shot at her crown. That's all her family would have done. Marry her off for political reasons."

'He should like this better.' He then shrugs. "Or we make a friend of her that may be able to assist us another day. Which can only happen if we restore her and either place her somewhere she will be safe or give her the tools to survive on her own. We have done this for several people, we can do it for her."

I have presented two reasonable options.' Einar nods toward Crummock, "We can present our ideas to Crummock and we will vote, the vote will decide."


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'I would really like to see more of what is in the weapons storage.' At the evil fairies offer, Einar looks from Mister Whiskers to Crummock, "You two will know better than I. The one think I want to do is take a better look at the weapons locker with the odd looking officer in it." D2


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

The fext is still there.

If you wish to pick a fight with him please move your minis to slide 7 door. I'm on phone


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Conversation with Einar about allowing Anastasia to leave

War band? First among equals? He really has a different view of things than I do.

Mr. Whiskers gives Einar a curious look. Slowly shaking his head, he says "Your view of the situation is quite a bit different than mine."

"I do not think there are any nobles that want to marry her, considering that her own people executed her family in public. It sounds like this country has gone through something like what continues to happen in Galt, but with less of the nobility surviving." Shaking his head, he worriedly admits "I suspect the only people who would want her for political gain are those who want her dead."

"As for making her a friend, that is what I am trying to do."

"Initially, all she sought was immediate escape from us. If we had made her a prisoner, she likely would have tried to sneak out during the night. By sincerely trying to help her plan, I have caused her to think a little further ahead. That also gives us time to try and help her and hopefully heal her."

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Now

I didn't think we had anything left at D2. There was the building with the bear, but I've lost track of where that is. The other thing we still need to find is the shadow demons that have our shadows.

What is fext?

"Your ring only allows you to look through a wall. Perhaps I should scry further into the building? Exactly where are you looking to find out more?"


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The fext was the creature dressed as an officer in the weapons cabin where Dimitri's rifle was, I just wanted to see what weapons were there. But we would have to fight the fext, not sure what it is, in character or out. I may have named the wrong building. Where do you want to go, I'm good with what ever. There was the building with the bear hunter. Should we bring back the scientist and figure out how to shut down the tower thingy


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

I wanted to bring back the scientist because that seemed the best way to advance the story. If you want to see what is in the weapons storage area, I can use clairvoyance to look. Doing so is one less haste I can cast.

So I think the things remaining are: weapons locker, bear and trainer, shadow demons that still have our shadows, and the scientist Viktor.

Please point out anything I may have missed.

I am not sure what the situation is with the towers around the outside of the camp.


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I'm good with bring him back. how do you want to bring back victor, use the fairy or do it ourselves?

I didn't see anything else, but i'm running on no sleep. There were devices on the towers that Einar couldn't disable, Victor should be able to help with that.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

If you suit up you can always pass off as maintenance crew. The shadow demons - they're not here for you to find. You can pick a fight with either bear Hunter or the fext or both - other then that there's nothing to do except watchtowers.

Bringing Viktor back - since raise dead is not on Crummock's spell list you would have to call Mr Z and purchase it off him. 6125 gp. Alternatively you could speak to the dead.


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lets go get the bear killer and then have the fairy bring back victor


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Einar realizes that outside the barn are a whole bunch of bear traps! He disarms them without any problems.

If you want you can bag yourself 10 bear traps

Slide 9

Then he opens the barn door, to find himself faced with 3 purple polarbears as well as someone in spiked armor of her own design.

Mr Whiskers Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Einar Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Crummock Init: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
bears: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Bear hunter: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

One of the bears moves forward attempting to bite Einar. It lands a lucky bite but doesn't hit anything vital since Einar is a walking metal tin can. It does manage to grab onto Einar, though.

bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
grab: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

The bearhunter fires at Einar with her double barreled shotgun, as she begins to rage.

double barreled shot gun: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
dmg: 4d8 ⇒ (6, 2, 7, 8) = 23
double barreled shot gun: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Then the gun jams.

Party up


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Einar - if your longspear was out - roll an AOO against the bear for combat reflexes - if it is not - just ignore.


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ooohhhhhh, a shot gun....OH sorry didn't mean to start drooling, hadn't decided what weapon to use yet

'A purple bear, I stand corrected, three purple bears, wonder how many cloaks we can make with those.' starting to rage, Einar snarls, "I have claws too!" and instead of drawing a weapon, attacks the bear with his own natural weapons.

5 ft step, Full Attack: maw, claw @ 2, Rage, large (AC 23) wrap. Power attack. 1d6 is fire damage
Maw attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40 for damage: 1d8 + 12 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 8 = 25
Claw attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30 for damage: 2d6 + 12 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 + 8 + (5) = 32
Claw attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34 for damage: 2d6 + 12 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 12 + 8 + (5) = 35

edit: I didn't look at the map. he couldn't rage where he was at, so he 5 ft stepped into the room, then attacked


Male Ratfolk NG Arcanist 18 | HP 130/130 | AC 27 Tch 16 Fl 24 | CMB +8 CMD 23 | F +15 R +14 W +15, +2 vs. Disease | Init +8 | Perc +20, +2 when Nivean near | Speed 20 | Spells: 6/6 6/6 3/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 2/5 5/5 2/3 Ares 15/24 RoP 3/6 Rod 0/6 3/3 | Mind Blank

Mr. Whiskers casts Confusion on the hunter and the two nearby bears. He will call out in Russian which ones are affected.

DC 21 Will


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

bear Hunter will: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
bear will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
bear will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

One of the bears is confused (one closest to Einar) . The other bear and the bear Hunter are unaffected.

Einar severely wounds the bear that grabbed him.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Greta moves into the room and stands besides Einar.

Double move. Now just waiting for Crummock.


Male Bleachling (Gnome) Oracle (Spirit Guide) 18 (HP 219+5/219+5) (AC 49/27/38) (CMD 24) (Fort +17, Ref +25, Will +17) (Init +2) (Perception+32)

Earlier, back in the Hut:

Crummock frowns as he regards the 'Princess'.

"Молодой леди, правда, какой бы неприятной она ни была, никогда не следует избегать. Жить лжи только в конечном итоге причиняет себе вред, а жить в самообмане хуже. Я знаю, что я суров, чтобы говорить так, но вам нужно принять правду за то, что это такое - «Алексей» не был тем, чем он казался. Твой настоящий брат давно умер, а твоя мать с ним. Это чудо, что вы выжили. Теперь, я знаю, что вы, похоже, смущены; Как часть вас отсутствует. Я могу помочь с этим, если вы позволите мне, но если вы этого не сделаете, и хотите остаться потерянным, то это ваш выбор. Теперь у меня есть другие, чтобы ..."

Russian:
"Young lady, the truth, no matter how unpleasant, should never be shied away from. Living a lie only ends up causing yourself harm, and living in self-delusion is worse. I know that I am being harsh to speak thusly, but you will need to accept the truth for what it is - 'Alexei' was *not* what he seemed. Your real brother had been dead for quite some time, and your mother with him. It is a miracle that you have survived. Now, I am aware that you seem confused; like a part of you is missing. I may be able to help with that, if you will let me, but if you do not, and wish to remain lost, then that is your choice. Now, I have others to tend to..."

Crummock then moves on to tend to the original group of soldiers that the party rescued.

I have two 6th level spell slots left that I can use to cast Heal on Dimitri's two insane friends. I then have 9 second level spell slots, and 2 third level spell slots that I can use to cast Lesser Restoration on them, with any extras going into the remaining 'insane' prisoners.

Lesser Restoration: 11d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 4, 2, 1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 3) = 25.

Now:

Dimitri opens fire on the Bear Hunter!

+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (5) + 25 = 30 damage, +2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 Holy damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31 damage, +2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 Holy damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (2) + 25 = 27 damage, +2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 Holy damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28 damage, +2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 Holy damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28, for 3d10 + 75 ⇒ (9, 10, 7) + 75 = 101 *ADDITIONAL* damage.

That should leave a mark ;-)

If the Hunter goes down, any additional attacks go into the 'back' bear.

Crummock then attacks the wounded bear that Einar savaged.

+3 Cold Iron Starknife: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29, for 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 damage, +1d6 ⇒ 4 Fire damage.
+3 Cold Iron Starknife: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39, for 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 damage, +1d6 ⇒ 3 Fire damage.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Dimitri pumps 3 bullets into the bear hunter, and once she goes down, he fires a single shot at the bear at the back.

On the first strike, Crummock kills the bear grabbing Einar.

The remaining bears approach, but Greta tries to trip them before they can get close.
trip, PA: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34
trip, PA: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
AOO for greater trip, PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
dmg: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (3, 2) + 22 = 27
AOO for greater trip, PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
dmg: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (2, 3) + 22 = 27

As they stand up, Greta stabs at them again.

AOO for standing up, PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
dmg: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (2, 1) + 22 = 25

AOO for standing up, PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
dmg: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (3, 3) + 22 = 28

One of the bears is at 83 points dmg taken, the other 52 points taken. Greta is out of AOOs. Yeah I suppose she was being a troll...

Party up


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Greta kills the badly injured bear, then tries to trip the other - but doesn't quite manage it.

PA badly injured bear: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
dmg: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (1, 4) + 22 = 27

not so injured bear trip: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

PA not so injured bear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13


Male Bleachling (Gnome) Oracle (Spirit Guide) 18 (HP 219+5/219+5) (AC 49/27/38) (CMD 24) (Fort +17, Ref +25, Will +17) (Init +2) (Perception+32)

Dimitri opens up on the remaining bear.

+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28 damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (7) + 25 = 32 damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (5) + 25 = 30 damage.
+1 Holy Reliable Rifle: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20, for 1d10 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26 damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (12) + 24 = 36, for 3d10 + 75 ⇒ (8, 6, 6) + 75 = 95 *ADDITIONAL* damage.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Dimitri manages to kill the remaining bear.

Everyone can skin purple bears! There’s lots of fur coats for everyone!

Searching the barn reveals only lots of carnivore feed. Searchign the bearhunter is more profitable – yielding a +2 hide armor with +2 armor spikes on it, a +2 defending boar spear, a double barrelled shotgun with 20 metal catridges, an amulet of natural armor +2 and a cloak of resistance +2.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

After returning to Polina...

Polina walks to Viktor drawing some intricate arcane diagrams upon the floor around Viktor’s body.

” YA prizyvayu dushu Viktora Milosava.”

Russian:

I call upon the soul of Viktor Milosav.

Then she takes out her dagger and opens a vein, letting her blood drip upon Viktor’s body.

”Svoyey krov'yu ya privyazyvayu tvoyu dushu k etoy zavese.”

Russian:

”By my blood I bind thy soul to this veil.”

A tattered, dirty looking black veil appears in her hand.

” Vstavayte yeshche raz - chtoby vy mogli videt', chto vy sdelali.”

Russian:

Arise once more – so that you may see what you have wrought.

Then she passes the tattered, dirty looking black veil to Mr Whiskers.

”On budet delat', kak vy prosite, poka vy derzhite chast' svoyey dushi.”

Russian:

He will do as you ask – so long as you hold part of his soul.

Viktor takes in a shuddering breath, and gives a groan. He blinks a few times, then sits up. ”Khorosho, ya umer i poshel k chertu, ne tak li? I ty vse moi demony, kotoryye prishli presledovat' menya. Itak, s kakoy pytkoy vy khoteli nachat'?”

Russian:

Ok – so I died and went to hell, right? And you’re all my demons that have come to haunt me. So – which torture did you want to start with?


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Retcon on the night before

The two men, Ivan and Alexander are very grateful in having their sanity restored and offer to help take care of the rest.

”YA ne znayu, chto dumat'.”Anastasia replies.

”Da, ya ne chuvstvuyu sebya khorosho. YA imel obyknoveniye govorit' chetko. Teper' ya ne mogu. YA pomnyu, chto s sem'yey byl piknik. Togda ya nichego ne mogu vspomnit'.”

”YA ne chuvstvoval sebya khorosho, tak kak prosnulsya v lagere s Alekseyem ryadom so mnoy. On pomogal mne spravlyat'sya so svoimi koshmarami. Kogda ya splyu - ya okazyvayus' v podvale doma so stenami, zabryzgannymi krov'yu. Eto tak kholodno i temno. I ya znayu, chto sluchilos' chto-to plokhoye ...”

”I kogda Aleksey probuzhdayet menya, zemlya pokryta morozom.
YA chuvstvuyu ustalost' vse vremya. Chto-to ne tak so mnoy. YA dolzhen byt' ispravlen, ili ya ostanus' slomannym. Dazhe yesli eto odin takoy, kak vy.
I kogda Aleksey probuzhdayet menya noch'yu posle kazhdogo epizoda, ya”

”obnaruzhivayu, chto zemlya pokryta morozom. On govorit mne, chto mne nuzhno derzhat' yego pod kontrolem, ili ya popadu v bedu. I ya ne znayu, kak eto sdelat'.

Russian:

I-i d-don’t k-know w-what t-to t-think.

Y-yes I-i d-don’t f-feel r-right. I-i u-used t-to b-be a-able to s-speak c-clearly. N-now I-i can’t. I-I r-remember h-having a p-picnic w-with m-my f-family. T-then I-I c-cant r-remember a-anything e-else.

I-i h-haven’t f-felt w-well s-since I w-woke u-up i-in t-the c-camp w-with A-alexei b-beside me. H-he’s b-been h-helping m-me c-cope w-with m-my n-nightmares. W-when I s-sleep – I e-end u-up i-in a b-basement o-of a h-house w-with w-walls s-splattered w-with blood. I-it’s so c-cold a-and d-dark. A-and I k-know s-something b-bad h-has h-happened…

A-and w-when A-alexei w-wakes m-me u-up, t-the g-ground i-is c-covered w-with f-frost.

I-I f-feel t-tired a-all t-the t-time. S-something i-is w-wrong w-with m-me. I’ll n-need t-to b-be f-fixed o-or I’ll r-remain b-broken. E-even i-if i-it i-is b-by o-one s-such a-as y-you.


Male Bleachling (Gnome) Oracle (Spirit Guide) 18 (HP 219+5/219+5) (AC 49/27/38) (CMD 24) (Fort +17, Ref +25, Will +17) (Init +2) (Perception+32)

The Night Before:

With the Soldiers:

Crummock smiles, and helps them to work out how to best care for the others.

With the 'Princess':

Crummock nods.

"Я не претендую на то, чтобы быть хорошим человеком, но я стараюсь быть справедливым. Я видел много боли в моей долгой жизни, и сам испытал много. Позвольте мне дать вам определенную ясность. Я не могу утверждать, что это принесет вам мир, но, по крайней мере, это будет правда."

Russian:
"I do not claim to be a good man, but I try to be a just one. I have seen a lot of pain in my long life, and experienced a good deal of it myself. Allow me to provide you with some clarity. I can't claim that it will bring you peace, but at least it will be the truth."

He then casts Restoration on her.

Now:

Crummock smiles mirthlessly.

"Вы, возможно, пошли в Ад; Честно говоря, я не знаю. Я полагаю, что мы могли бы попытаться выяснить, если вы действительно хотели знать ... Прямо сейчас, однако, мы вернули вас ... Учитывая то, что вы делали ранее в своей жизни, тот факт, что кто-то может это сделать, не должен Приходят как слишком много сюрприза. Мы требуем вашего опыта, чтобы выделить Великое обязательство, которое вы построили по поручению Распутина."

Russian:
"You may have gone to Hell; I honestly don't know. I suppose that we could try to find out, if you really wanted to know... Right now, though, we have brought you back... Given what you accomplished previously in your life, the fact that someone can do that should not come as too much of a surprise. We require your expertise to pick apart the Great Undertaking that you constructed at Rasputin's behest."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (12) + 30 = 42.


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I'm surprised Crummock didn't use a diplomacy roll on the princess

'That felt good!' Releasing the rage, Einar looks around at the devastation the team caused. Walking up and looking at the shotgun, he lifts it up showing it to Dimitri "Это другое право" Stripping the 'hunter' of her gear. He then draws his Kunai he begins removing the bearhides. "You guys go talk to the fairy about bringing Victor back, I'll catch right up."

Making short work of the bearhides, one way or the other Einar rolls them up, and heads to the graveyard, in just enough time to see Victor look around and ask about torture. "Моя родословная - Камбион, но если вы действительно хотите, чтобы замученные кушали приготовления Грета"

survival: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36
survival: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 30
survival: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36

Russian:
"This ones different, right?"
"My ancestry is Cambion, but if you really want tortured eat Greta's cooking"

edit: Crunnock ninja'd my post. or was the 42 on her, I assumed it was on Viktor.


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Once Crummock has casted restoration on her, Anatasia falls to her knees, weeping uncontrollably. "Теперь я знаю, что было в подвале. Мы все умерли ... от отца, матери, ольги, татании, Марии и Алексея от рук отряда большевиков в этом самом подвале. Но как я теперь здесь? Я тоже там умер ..." She stares of blankly into space, as tears stream down her cheeks.

"Отец умер, пытаясь помешать им захватить нас. Я сейчас один в этом мире."

russian:

Now I know what was in the basement. We all died... mother, olga, tatania, Maria and Alexei at the hands of the Bolshevik firing squad in that very basement. But how am I still here now? I died there too...

Father died trying to stop them from capturing us. I'm now alone in this world..


Strange Aeons Grp 2 |

Now

"Poslushay, Rasputin - ochen' opasnyy chelovek. Yesli ya dolzhen otmenit' rabotu, kotoruyu ya sdelal dlya nego, po krayney mere, pozvol'te mne nosit' zaryazhennoye oruzhiye, chtoby ya mog zashchitit' sebya. A takzhe. YA ne mogu tak khodit' v chasovykh bashnyakh. Oni budut strelyat' v menya!" Viktor replies.

Russian:
Look - Rasputin is a very dangerous man. If I'm to be undoing the work I did for him, at least let me carry a loaded gun so I can defend myself. And. I can't walk into the watch towers like this. They'll shoot me on sight!

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