To Wear the Carrion Crown (Group 3) (Inactive)

Game Master Haldhin

Carrion Crown Adventure Path


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Not really Korvus, by the time everyone was able to react, the episode ended.


Character Sheet

"We're sitting ducks out here", the big Ulfen growls. "Have your ghost-killing-glass thing ready and let's move."

Bjorn leads the group into the guard tower.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Alexei takes his siphon haunt and wedges it in his belt so it's easy to reach, and begins to follow Bjorn. Though still a little shaken, he calmly scans the area as they keep moving.


Character Sheet

Bjorn notes the doubt in the Chelaxian's eyes.

"Take heart holyman. No twice-damned ghost is going to get the better of you or any of us."


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

"Were that to be the case, I'd be quite grateful. I think I may have underestimated this place."


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

Korvus silently follows his companions, glancing upward to check on Maximus' progress.


Maximus wheels around the couryard, flying in circles while trying to spot anything out of the ordinary.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

DM Screen:
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Korvus:
You get a sense of caution, but not danger, coming from Maximus.

If you want him to return, he says that the whole area looks terrible, like some kind of wasteland, but he didn't notice anything obviously dangerous. (He did not spot Asha hiding in the tower). He did notice the red markings Harold mentioned almost completely encircle the main prison building, and they appear to be arcane runes.

Bjorn enters the tower, and the audible sound of a hammer echoes in the small building as a pistol is put against his temple.

A female voice says, "Easy now, who are you and what are you doing in Harrowstone?"

Angelia's armor creak loudly as she quickly raises her sword into a ready position. "Korvus, please remain near me."

Totally guessing what Asha would say, but want to keep things moving.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Alexei reaches for his morningstar, glaring at the weapon now aimed at Bjorn.


M Half-orc Brawler 1 {HP 12/12; AC16, T12, FF14; F+4 R+4 W+1; Init+2; Perc+5} {Effects: none}

At the sight of Bjorn's head suddenly sprouting the wrong end of a musket barrel, Harold's hand goes to his sword, popping the sharp blade an inch from it's scabbard as he slinks closer to the door, notably the wall where the assailant would be standing behind, "Let's just take i' easy there, stranger. No need fer anyone ter go makin' a mess in dis cursed place. Spilt blood'll only stir up da local spooks in'er a frenzy. And I don't fnk Bjorn 'ere would take kindly ter a 'ole in da 'ead, i' would probably just make 'im mawer surly van nawmal."

Perception Check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Stealth Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Intimidate Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23


Character Sheet

Bjorn likely doesn't even know what a pistol is.

Bjorn turns to face the object that was pressed against his skull.

"I'm here to deal with a cult of madmen and murderers. Who the hell are you and what's this thing you're sticking in my face?"


Female

Asha snorts at Harold's comment but addresses Bjorn, "Tell your friend to talk in a more intelligible way if he wants to make a point." Her own voice had a thick Garundi accent to it but was nonetheless perfectly understandable.

Asha flinches for a moment when he mentions chasing a cult, the man didn't look anything like a lawman. Then again, all the people here looked worse for wear. "My name is Asha Kahina, Shieldmarshall of Alkenstar. Now, who are you? Who sent you here? What cult are you talking about?" Could this cult have anything to do with the Professor's death?

Not exactly what I would have gone for, but more than close enough :P


Character Sheet

I think you're outside your jurisdiction. =P

Not happy with the answers he is getting and not one to be taken hostage, Bjorn burst into action and lunges for the mysterious woman.

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}
DM Haldhin wrote:
Angelia's armor creak loudly as she quickly raises her sword into a ready position. "Korvus, please remain near me."

"Yes. Thank you, Angelia," Korvus replies to the armored form as he takes a step back and to the side, keeping the guardian between himself and the tower opening while staying outside of the arc of her (its?) sword-swing.

"To answer your questions, Shieldmarshall Kahina: We are investigating the murder of a dear friend of ours, as well as searching for a separate muderer - although the two may or may not be related,"[b] Korvus replies to the female voice within the tower. [b]"We believe the cult my companion mentioned may be responsible for the death of our friend - a brave and learned man - and that they may have released a malevolent force from this ruined prison that is now possessing the murderer we are also seeking. I don't suppose you've seen an elderly gentleman wielding a bloody war razor pass through here recently?" the gentlemanly half-orc asks in a conversational tone.


To prevent the dissolution of the group before it's actually become a group, I'm going to insert some cinematical type wordage. :)

Bjorn quickly ducks forward, leaving the barrel of the pistol pointing at open air behind his head. Grabbing Asha's hand, he pulls her forward while stepping around her and attempting to run his other arm around her head to get her in a choke hold.

In a deft movement, Asha allows herself to be pulled forward as Bjorn grabs her gun, quickly stepping forward and ducking as his arm tries to encircle her head. Snapping around, she raises her gun and once again aims at Bjorn, only to find him facing her and ready to strike.

Bjorn and Asha end up facing one another with five feet between them. Both are visible to everyone outside the tower.

Asha:
No, you have not seen anyone pass by here, but you only arrived a few minutes ago yourself. That said, you did notice some tracks leading toward the prison, but you have not yet investigated them.


Character Sheet

Sounds good. Asha hasn't exactly set herself up to be easily integrated.

Bjorn squares off with the woman and her strange weapon (some sort of metal scroll case?)

"That's the only chance you're going to get woman. If you're not with the dead-loving cult what in the nine Hells are you doing here?"


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Alexei rushes forward to place himself between the man and woman, calmly speaking in airy tones, while raising an open hand to each of them. Though his words are unlikely get through, the sharp look he gives each of them clearly states that they should both stand down.


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

Alexei, feel free to post what you want to say in spoilers if you wish. Korvus now speaks Celestial since we leveled-up, and can translate for you.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Curses, damn you for catching me trying to be lazy while posting from my Tech for Educators class!

Spoiler:
The general gist was "Calm down, the both of you! The Dawnflower may forgive needless bloodshed, but I shall not!"


Character Sheet

Just so we're clear, she's the one threatening us.


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

"Please! Master Dawnreach asks that you both calm down! He says that the Dawnflower may forgive needless bloodshed, but he shall not!" Korvus translates the Chelaxian's words.


Character Sheet

"Are you both mad? She hides out in the ruins of the haunted prison that the cult that killed the professor is after, threatens me with her- whatever it is, and then you tell me to back off?"


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

"If she had wished to harm us she could have done so while remaining hidden. She did not. Therefore we should give her a chance to explain her presence here," Korvus says reasonably.


Character Sheet

The big Ulfen growls, "Fine."

"Start explaining."


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Alexei nods at Korvus, and then Bjorn, though his guard does not relax.


Female

Wait, she should start explaining? If that thug had opened up and just talked none of this would have happened. He did this, not she! The moment she hears them mention a professor he eyes lit up and she scowls before slowly putting away her pistol, "Keep that beast of yours in check and I'll stand down, but don't try to pull anything. Now, who is this professor you mentioned? We might be here for the same reasons." She completely ignored Bjorn's questions. Speaking with thugs was done at the station, not on the streets. The rest of these people seemed perfectly respectable though, makes one wonder why they'd associate with the brute.

And she's only threatening you Bjorn, if only you talked earlier nothing would have happened :P


Character Sheet

Bjorn doesn't tend to talk to people that threaten him and he did talk, you didn't comply. ;P

"Now the woman finds her tongue!" the Ulfen cries. "Just a idea lass, you'll make a lot more friends if you don't threaten them as a first reaction."

Bjorn snorts in disgust and turns to leave the tower.

"Get whatever you can out of her. I'm going to wait outside with the jadwiga-spawn and the cursed suit of armor."


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

"Please excuse our companion, Shieldmarshall. He is a bit distraught over Professor Lorrimor's murder, and our discovery that a cult of necromancers likely were the perpetrators," Korvus explains. "Would it be safe for me to presume that you knew the Professor as well?"

As Korvus speaks, a blackbird wings down from the sky and alights on his shoulder.


Perception DC 30:
You hear the distinct sound of metal chains moving across a surface from somewhere to the north. You cannot see anything, so you assume it is coming from the other side of the main prison building.


Character Sheet

Can't make that so I'm not going to bother rolling. =/

Bjorn grumbles about how much trouble women in the South are while checking on the status of his equipment.


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

I can't make that DC either, but just for fun let's see what the dice roll:

Korvus Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Maximus Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Yup, can't hear nothin'!

Alexei settles into a more relaxed pose as Bjorn leaves the tower. "ניתן לצמצם את הנשק. חבר שלנו הוא פשוט קצת , ומצביעים עליו נשק דרך טובה תרגיז אותו. אני מתנצל על התנהגותו," the oracle states, gesturing in a calming manner.

Celestial:
You can lower your weapon. Our Ulfen friend is simply a bit jumpy, and pointing weapons at him is a good way to rile him up. I apologize for his behavior.

You can paraphrase a bit, Korvus, if you like.


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

"Master Dawnreach invites you to lower your weapon, Shieldmarshall," Korvus translates Alexei's angelic words. "He offers his apology as well. He says that Master Stonehand is a bit on edge, and doesn't take well to having weapons pointed his way."

"But please, forgive my manners. My name is Korvus Slade, wizard and former student of Professor Petros Lorrimor. At your service." Korvus tips his bowler hat respectfully to Asha. "You've already met Masters Dawnreach and Stonehand. Allow me to introduce you to Lady Kendra Lorrimor, Professor Lorrimor's daughter; Master Grimsley of Caliphas; our guardian, Angelia; and my familiar, Maximus," Korvus indicates each of the companions in turn. Maximus the blackbird bobs his head in greeting while keeping an unblinking beady eye on Asha.


Female

Asha already put away her pistol, she's just keeping her hand on the hilt at the moment. Can't make DC 30 either btw, now if I had chosen Half Elf I could

Could she trust these people? They said they hunted the professor's killers but who said they weren't in fact those very killers? Then the wizard mentioned Kendra Lorrimor and she turned to face the young woman. Even now she was recognisable as her father's child, something in the way she looked at things, her whole appearance. "I have indeed come for Professor Lorrimor's killers. When I received the news of his passing I pulled some strings to both get me here as soon as possible and to get all information I could about the actual situation, which lead me here. And thank you, but there is no need to apologize for your friend, I have heard stories about the stubbornness and aggression of his people, he can thank Taldor's Ulfen guard for that."

Asha nodded to both Korvus and Alexei before she turned and walked over to Kendra, making a bow in front of her, "I'm sorry I could not be here earlier miss Lorrimor, I came as soon as I could. I figured my best way to show my respects for your father would be by finding the ones who killed him."

If people keep apologizing for Bjorn's behaviour there is no need to apologize for her own, sorry Bjorn :P


Character Sheet

So much for that honor I heard about.

I think a, 'I shouldn't threaten people and then be surprised when they fight back' is called for.

Edit:

Alternatively, Option B: Asha can stick to her current stance and we can go with things as they are. She'll think Bjorn is a hot-headed thug and Bjorn will think Asha is a crazy b--ch. We can figure things out from there.


Kendra nods, obviously cautious, "No apologies are needed, and we would be happy to have the help finding my father's killer."

Angelia visibly relaxes, but continues holding her sword readied for action. She turns her head to the north, tilting it slightly, as if listening for something.

Perception DC 15:
From the north, you hear the familiar sound of something sharp hitting meat; it could be a butcher's cleaver, or a sword. You can't tell what it is, but you know that sound.


Character Sheet

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Bjorn absent-mindedly cleans his nails with a dagger while waiting for the others to finish searching the guard tower.


Female

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"It would be an honor." Asha nods again, then tilts her head as if hearing something but quickly relaxes again. Must have been the wind or something.


M Half-orc Brawler 1 {HP 12/12; AC16, T12, FF14; F+4 R+4 W+1; Init+2; Perc+5} {Effects: none}

Harold pops his sword back fully in its scabbard as he eases the tension that was building in his muscles back to normal levels. One of the half-orc's massive hands goes to the hat upon his head, raising it slightly from atop its perch as he gives alittle nod to Asha, "A pleasure ter make yaaahr acquintance, Miss Kahina. As aaahr worded friend, Korvus, introduced, I'm Harold Grimsley. Now what we 'ad all da little nuiances ov fawmali'y completed, since yew arrived just befawer us, what 'ave yew discovered so far? Owt ov in'erest in da taaahr?"

Perception Check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

As Harold waits for Asha to relay any information she might wish to devulge, the large man holds up one hand to quiet the conversation for a moment as he tilts his head to the wind. He looks to the others after a moment, "Anyone else just 'ear that? Someone is either butcherin' up a whole pig carcass awer there is murder afoot." The half-orc's hand goes back to his sword hilt as he tries to zero in on the source of the sound, if its coming from the prison or around its side or rear.


Harold, seems to be coming from the northwest side - you can't see anything, but you're pretty sure it's coming from there.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Perception check 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Taking a a calming breath, Alexei relaxes a tad bit more. Coughing into a gloved fist, he opens his mouth to begin speaking, when the sound of something hitting something fleshy enters his ears. When Harold points it out, Alexei nods. "Yes, I hear it, too. On guard, my friends, I doubt we're fortunate enough to find a second comrade here."


M Half-orc Brawler 1 {HP 12/12; AC16, T12, FF14; F+4 R+4 W+1; Init+2; Perc+5} {Effects: none}

Harold points toward the northwest for the others that might have trouble hearing, "Over what way. Tread careful now." The half-orc pulls his sword free with a quick motion as he starts prowling around the yard of Harrowstone, slipping any spots of open terrain as stealthily as possible in the direction of the sound.

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15


Character Sheet

Bjorn puts his dagger away as the group exits the guard tower.

"So we're done in there? Good, now we can get back to-"

The big Northman is cut short when Asha comes out with the others.

"Wait, the b-tch is coming too? Great. All we need now is Baba Yaga and Fafnheir", the Ulfen says with a bit of uncharacteristic sarcasm."

Catching sight of Kendra, Bjorn is reminded of his duty. Accepting his fate, the Northman readies his shield and follows behind Harold.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

"We should have all the hands we can get for this, Bjorn. You can discuss your grievance with Lady Kahina after we're done wandering blindly into a prison full of cultist necromancers." Alexei squeezes his holy symbol briefly, before following after the others.


Character Sheet

Bjorn nods, "I haven't forgotten. Vengeance for the professor comes first."

"I'll teach the crazy princess a lesson after this is done."


The group moves north toward the prison, and around the west side. A balcony comes into view (R6 on the outer map).

As you turn the corner, you spot a familiar face - Gibs is standing on the balcony, bloody war razor raised above his head, and his face a grinning mask of madness! In a shrill voice, he calls down to you, "So you got my message? Excellent, I hoped you would follow! Thank you for making it easy for me. Now I shall write your names in blood, and feast on your souls!"

Please roll initiative and state your intentions.

I'll create and post a map for this encounter early tomorrow; for now, just tell me what you want to do, and I'll set you up as close as I can; Gibs is currently 40' away from the group, standing on the balcony looking down at the group.

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Korthul, the man who dragged you up to the balcony has suddenly walked over to the edge and started yelling at somebody on the ground!

Time to join the party! Please roll init and let me know what you want to do.


Character Sheet

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

"Gibs you gutless swine, I'm going to break every bone in your body", the Ulfen shouts.

Depending on where Bjorn is in the initiative, he's either going to move up and grapple or move up and ready to grapple.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Oracle of Life 4

Initiative check 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Alexei starts at Gibs' taunt, his hand immediately reaching for the morningstar at his waist. The oracle's eyes fix on the crazed farmer's as he lifts his shield up into a defensive position.

Alexei draws his morningstar and closes in on Gibs' position, but does not move past Bjorn or Harold.


Male Half-Orc Wizard (Conjurer) 5 {HP 34/34; AC 15, T 11, FF 14; F+3 R+3 W+6/+8 vs. fear effects; Init+1; Perc+12} {Effects: Mage Armor}

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Round One:

"Write our names in blood and feast on our souls? What does that mean?" Korvus mutters.

With a flick of his wrist, one of the wands retrieved from the false crypt snaps into Korvus' hand. The half-orc wizard murmurs the wand's command word, sending a missile of magical energy darting unerringly toward Gibs. At the same time, he reaches into his pack to retrieve the other wand recovered from the false crypt.

Swift action to retrieve Wand of Magic Missile from spring-loaded wrist sheath. Standard action to fire wand at Gibs. Move action to retrieve Wand of Mage Armor from pack.

Magic Missile Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

DM Haldhin, what kind of armor is Kendra wearing?

Wand of Magic Missile charges used: 1/50

Korvus' AC: 11
Korvus' HP: 15/15


Male Half-Orc Fighter 1/Rogue 1

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

At the moment, if I understand correctly, Korthul has his arms and legs chained. He was unsupervised for a couple of hours, so during that time he would have taken 20 on Escape Artist and Strength checks to escape, for a total of 23 on each. Odds are, that's not enough to get out.

So in this situation how mobile is Korthul? Would he be able to get up onto his knees? If so, I'd like to try that, as stealthily as possible. Let me know if you need additional checks.

Korthul tries to get up onto his knees, in order to take advantage of the sudden and fortuitous approach of a group of people below, attempting to do so as silently as possible in order to evade the mentally unstable man's attention.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Also: hi everyone!


Round 1 Recap
24 Asha
20 Bjorn
20 Harold
19 Alexei
15 Korvus
15 Kendra
15 Angelia
14 Korthul
14 Gibs

DM Spoiler:
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Alexei pauses, while Asha takes aim with her pistol and fires, grimacing in dismay as her shot hits the stones of the balcony.

looking to Bjorn and Harold, who rush toward the stairs. Alexei pulls his morningstar and moves forward with them.

A wand appears in Korvus' hand, and he fires a missile at the leering face of Gibs.

Kendra draws a dagger and throws it in a smooth motion, cursing softly as the weapon misses her target.

Angelia assumes a fighting stance and moves several steps ahead of Korvus, her sword ready to strike anything that comes within range.

Korthul takes advantage of the chaos and gets to his knees as quietly as possible watching Gibs run by him toward the stairs.

Next round!

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Kendra is wearing studded leather armor, seeming to be a very dextrous individual. She also has several daggers sheathed at various places around her.

Korthul manages to get the chains off his hands and arms. Gibs is not very good at using chains. :) You can try to get the chains off your legs with a +5 to the check. Mobility is limited to 1/2 speed, no running, charging, etc.

Updated map saved.

Took a few liberties with movement and actions, simply so we didn't have another round of the same thing. If I did something entirely out of character, let me know and we'll retcon if necessary.

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