Raoh

Caladan

DM

DM

Silme blissfully ignores the crowd, thoroughly enjoying a platter of roast meat and beer.
1d20+4=10 (+2 for sight/sound)

Bron asks " Here as a gambler or just checking out the festivities?" saying festivities with a mix of joking and slight sarcasm.

Branth shrugs. "I've got an acquaintance who's doing the gambling." She points out Raoh, who is currently making out like a bandit at his gaming table. "That one there, surrounded by all of those unhappy people and taking their gold." She chuckles.

"And you?" she asks, tasting the ale in a large gulp.

"As for me, not much of a gambler but couldnt resist the possibil..." Bron catches himself, having more to drink then he should have. Bron didnt want to reveal the real reason why he decided to enter, quickly says "possibility of meeting new ladies."

Branth rolls her eyes at this. "Well, I hope you meet some then," she says with nonchalant sarcasm.

Finishing his drink,

waits for Branth to finish hers...not if already done so
Bron adds " Well it was a pleasure meeting you, and thanks for sharing this round." And with a sincere smile and a slight nod adds "Good luck in your travels."

With that Bron moves out into the crowd heading towards the tables.

Branth watches Bron navigate the thick crowd, but then either seems to lose track of him or lose interest in watching him. She slowly drinks the free mug of ale.

Perception = 11

Silime and Branth, see Raoh's spoiler.

Silime and Branth, see Raoh's spoiler.

Branth drains the dregs of the mug, sets it heavily on the bar, and begins moving deliberately, like a walking boulder, towards the back of the room.

DM Dave:

Branth's deliberate movmeents catchh Silme's eyes and he follows her gaze. He pushes himself away from his meal and follows her at a respectable distance.

"What's going on there?"

"Ladies, gentlemen if you'll exuse me a moment", Raoh picks up his winnings and makes for the direction of the back wall. As he leaves the grumbles and sighs of the other gamblers can be heard.

Uathach looks up, his right hand dropping to his morning star, while his left covers his golden eyes and silver teeth.

Did my bet go through or are we skipping ahead to the action...action....action

As Bron walks calmly through the crowd, his eyes scan the crowd and area for a mix of suspious activity and someone who might be a little to careless with their gold pouches

perception (1d20+4=23)

Bron notices a small group of people head to the back wall and decides to follow... Bron says to himself " Well now this looks interesting."

Staying in the shadows, Bron tries to uses his stealthy ability to avoid notice of the group while making his way to an advantageous position.

stealth stealth (1d20+8=13)

As Bron walks calmly through the crowd, his eyes scan the crowd and area for a mix of suspious activity and someone who might be a little to careless with their gold pouches

perception (1d20+4=23)

See Caladan's spoiler

As Uathach notices the movement, he begins to scan the room "Bah, the sins of gambling..."

Perception Check 9

He's obviously looking at the people near the wall...completely oblivious to what is going on elsewhere...

Tried to post this last night but the thread slaad ate it. Uathach won six eyes on his last hand. However there is still too much commotion for him to tell exactly what is going on. As Bron and Caladan notice the man in the lavatory, he steps out and begins to read from the scroll he was preparing.
I need Initiative rolls from everyone. However, only Bron and Caladan get to act on this first round.

Tried to post this last night but the thread slaad ate it. Uathach won six eyes on his last hand. However there is still too much commotion for him to tell exactly what is going on. As Bron and Caladan notice the man in the lavatory, he steps out and begins to read from the scroll he was preparing.

I need Initiative rolls from everyone. However, only Bron and Caladan get to act on this first round.

Initiative = 9 (2 + 7 modifier, all-in-all a rather crappy roll. Crap!)

Uathach begins to understand something is going on:

Initiative (+2)=17

I'll draw my longsword and survey the situation.

I always CTRL+A CTRL+C a large post before I send it now, I've had too many posts eaten on this boarddue to timeouts

INIT Roll (1d20+4=24)

whoops forgot to change my post name... =P

INIT Roll (1d20+4=24)

I always CTRL+A CTRL+C a large post before I send it now, I've had too many posts eaten on this boarddue to timeouts

Yeah, that's become a reflex for me when posting on any messageboard, blog, or even when writing an email. Never know when the chaos beast of internet forgetfulness will rear its ugly head.

Initiative 1d20+5=25

Wow, 2 20s rolled on init... NICE!

Silme: 1d20 + 1=11

Initiative (1d20+4)=14

So we're just waiting on Bron and Caladan to post actions, yes?

So we're just waiting on Bron and Caladan to post actions, yes?

I think we're just waiting on our illustrious DM now...

So we're just waiting on Bron and Caladan to post actions, yes?

Apologies. I kind of thought I had. Caladan has taken his cue from the people in the back. He's moved into space and closed his eyes for a few seconds. I figured that was the first round. Maybe the DM would clarify whether that has finished?

hoping for a map or some thing that has some visuals so i know where im standing etc before i post

Okay, here is the initative line up:
Raoh
Bron
The Thugs
Uathach
Caladan
Silme
Branth

Map Only Bron the Thugs and Caladan can act this round.

Okay, here is the initative line up:

Raoh
Bron
The Thugs
Uathach
Caladan
Silme
Branth

Map Only Bron the Thugs and Caladan can act this round.

are those the thugs on there? or us? and which are which?

and is that the map that comes with Second Darkness? or did you make that one? and if so, which program?

Those are thugs on the map. T1 is the man with the scroll, T2 is the one eyed woman, and the others don't really stand out other then having their eyes closed. I made the map by pasting the map from Second Darkness into Windows Paint and then editing it.

Those are thugs on the map. T1 is the man with the scroll, T2 is the one eyed woman, and the others don't really stand out other then having their eyes closed. I made the map by pasting the map from Second Darkness into Windows Paint and then editing it.

OK, where are we?

Taking his cue from the thugs, Caladan has his eyes closed as he moves into space, heading towards P22 so as to get his back against the pillar and get a clear view of the room. He will also ready his bow (a free action via quick draw feat).

You tell me

I was at the table...so where were the tables?

After I see what's really happening, as a paladin, I'm not just going to attack immediately since I need to see what's really heppening...have I previously detected evil on any of these individuals? Was one more evil than the next? So, if they begin attacking, I'll charge the nearest if possible, if not, I'll move toward them, jumping on a table to get the high ground

Bron is standing in square J-15

Bron draws his twin shortswords, knowing with all the people around melee would be the best route. Bron heads left a several feet2 squares west, 4 squares north ending in block H-12 then turns north to take cover behind the pillar

I was at the table...so where were the tables?

After I see what's really happening, as a paladin, I'm not just going to attack immediately since I need to see what's really heppening...have I previously detected evil on any of these individuals? Was one more evil than the next? So, if they begin attacking, I'll charge the nearest if possible, if not, I'll move toward them, jumping on a table to get the high ground

The tables are scattered around the room. You cannot be certain if you used Detect Evil on any of them or not.

As bron moves across the room to behind the Pillar, the man with the scroll completes his spell. Suddenly the braziers explode with bright flashes of light.

Everyone, except Bron who is sheltered and Caladan who has his eyes closed, needs to make a Will save.

As bron moves across the room to behind the Pillar, the man with the scroll completes his spell. Suddenly the braziers explode with bright flashes of light.

Everyone, except Bron who is sheltered and Caladan who has his eyes closed, needs to make a Will save.

Will save (+0) = 18

Hope this is good enough.

Will Save: 1d20+3=15

for PbP, I don't mind if you roll my saves if I haven't posted yet and everyone else is done, in the interest of faster gameplay.

1d20=14

Will Save (1d20+6=8)

Good grief! :(

My earlier posts have been eaten! Starting spot P17

Raoh sighs, and rubs his still burning eyes "I swear no one in this town can go a day without being robbed, 'kissed' or worse"

He slowly moves forward and unsheathes his blade. As he does the thing begins to uncoil.

"I guess asking you nicely to leave is out of the question, no?"

With a flick of his wrist the blade heads for the thugs.

Move to R16. Attack on t4 1d20+3=21; Damage 1d8+2=5

Raoh's fierce attack slashes through the criminals defenses and he drops to the ground. Mean while Silme is blinded by the dazzling lights.

Bron
The Thugs
Uathach

When it's my turn

I'll draw my sword while moving and move to the nearest thug (nearest after they've moved) and attack. (not charging)

I slash clumsily as a patron almost gets in the way of my attack. ATK:1d20+4=9, DMG:1d8+2=3

Stealth (1d20+8=25)
standing in H-12
Bron uses his stealth skill and slowly makes his way following the wall. Staying in the shadows, he stops at the cornor bewteen the two joining walls. Ending in square J-10

dam did it again... gotta remember to switch my post name

dam did it again... gotta remember to switch my post name

They were only 8 minutes apart you could have changed the name in an edit.

Will be unable to post for the rest of the day, so I'll post out of turn (pretty ineffective anyhow...)

Caladan releases an arrow at the man who read from the scroll, however in the crowded room he finds it difficult to get a clear shot.
Attack 1d20+5=7, damage 1d8=2 (Standard Action)

Moving towards a nearby table, Caladan prepares to climb up to get a better vantage point. (Move to N20, or other nearby square with a table he can climb onto next round). (Move Action)

Bron slips into the shadows, apparently unnoticed by anyone. Two of the thugs rush forward and swing at Raoh, but both miss badly. The third thug left standing slashes at Uathach but also misses. The spellcaster pulls another scroll from his pocket and pushes his way through the panic stricken crowd to the large chest in the center of the room. The one eyed woman begins singing a tune about valor and courage as she pulls a rapier from her waist. Uathach slashes at the guard who attacked him, but his arm is jostled by a running gambler and he misses. Caladan's shot goes wide as he too tries to avoid hitting innocent bystanders.

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Silme
Branth
Raoh
Silme is blinded for 3 rounds