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It is with great regret that find myself unable to continue in this Campaign. Work, school, and health issues have combined to make keeping anything like the needed posting rate simply impossible.

I am deeply sorry. You are all great players and RGM is one of the best GM's I have had the fortune to play under. I wish you well in your continued exploration of this dark and lovely game.

Farewell
~Creel Candlemass

"No need. What wounds remain are minor. I fear however that we are no longer strong enough to face more horrors with out rest."

{1 LOH remaining. Using the arrows on the invisible haunts is not the best use. None of us have the bab to hit and these blasted things are not evil so smite does not apply. *&)(*&^^* mindless things. Ha my Witch is having the same problem.}

Quite creepy.
Which is why we love them.

Creel follows Valen to and through the other door.

(Sorry for the radio silence, life attacked. Should be ok now.)

S6 is good, unless there is something under Alexa' sneaky spoiler.

"Thank you Valen. I can see that stick is going to be regrettably handy."

"Hey! OUCH! Watch it!"

Creel tries to wrestle with the possessed bracelets. Grapple check to take control or the grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

(are these bracelets registering as evil?)

"Grab them!
Creel leaps for the possessed restraints.

Attack Grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Should we start the Yakity Sax yet?

Vaghs call he currently controls the grapple. I wonder would a pin prevent it from latching onto one of us?

Creel struggles on, trying to keep the manacles from finding a victim.

Aid Vaghn on grapple with my cmd I pass the aid check on a 3+. Check 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24.

Initiative 1d20 ⇒ 20Assuming Creel is at 17b right after Vaghn.

"Good Vaghn!"

Dropping his axe with a clang Creel moves to assist the archivist.

Aid Other to Grapple : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 Hey looks like you will have a +4 from Madeline and self. Those bracelets are going nowhere!

Stepping into the room so as to feel the full effect when the trap springs Creel pokes about. "Chains? Ropes? Benches? Holding area maybe?"
Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Creel bows his head in thanks both to the priest who made these and the providence that let them survive the fire.

"It appears someone approves of our endeavour. I hope we are worthy of the investment."

Creel returns to the corridor.

"Onward?" He asks indicating the closed door. (To S7 I think)

Go Storm Bunny!

"Found the chapel....Looks disused....Lots of cobwebs."
Creel enters the room and cuts through the web sheets with his axe. Casually looking for anything of interest.

Polearm most likely

"Thank you Alexa"

I am fine friend Valen." Creel rolls his shoulder the newly undigested muscles popping as they stretch. He prods the dead spider with the butt of his axe. "Our former friend here bears the true blame for my discomfort. You must forgive my own edgyness, yes?"

Only 1 hp down. Creel is ready for action!

To Alexa: "Smith is an odd ally but he has proven himself loyal, or at least well controlled. I can affirm he bears no taint of the lower planes."

Creel approaches the open door
"If someone could provide some light?" (Sorry I forgot what the light situation was at the moment? If there is light Creel will walk cautiously into S8)

OW! Dammit Valen that hurt worse than the spider.

Creel works his shoulder and re-buckles some armor plate to at least partly cover the new holes.

Sheepishly..."Sorry Valen....thanks".... "Now where was this thing living? I would hate to leave eggs."

Madeline sighs, frowns and grimaces as she puts her x-bow away.

This round unfortunately not doing more than changing weapons. That will pretty much take up most of Madeline's actions, yes?

And draws her sword.

I think you still have your standard action. Move: replace x-bow. Free with move action as you are BAB+1 or better: draw sword. Or am I tripping on spider venom?

odd anyone else having posts disappear? I may be having comp issues. Sorry, thanks for the botting RGM.

Round 3.18 8hp damage
Fort 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 SQUEEK!

"Not today you eight legged freak!" Creel pushes the great hairy head free and presses the attack. (Attack axe, aid, naturalist, flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24. Assuming a hit. Damage 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11.)

Now let's just hope this post sticks....

We are waiting on RGM I think.

I am still around though.

Round 2 I 18 AC 16 this round.

Moving to open a flank with Alexa (5' step around one side if there is room.) before attacking again. Attack spider with axe, flank, naturalist: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 16 Hey with the flank I think Creel may have actually hit, thank you Alexa! Damage, whetstone: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

Round 1 Initiative 1d20 ⇒ 18 AC/ff/touch until next action 17/17/12

"Madeline, fall back!"

Ready action to swap places with Madeline I should be close enough that a 5'step will do if so

Creel stabs at the spider with his halberd. [ooc]Attack, Combat ex: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 = 12 doubt that hit but if so. Damage, whetstone 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Creel tries to cover Madeline as he braces the axe against a vertical charge.

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15a miss but a respectable miss

"A web? Take care not to get caught." Creel readies his axe as he follows the summoner.

Oh were we using PFS or rolling hits? I used pfs.....did I err?

I think that is correct as well.
However remember to check wording on feats. Combat ex went up as it depends on BAB rather than level.
*removed int increase and resultant skill points*

Oops... I read section D incorrectly. So feats, stat increases and favored class boni only come into play when you fully reach the new level/have all 4 steps.

Right?

Ok level 3AD coming up!

Taking:
A. Hit Dice/hit points/base attack bonus: +1 bab. +7 {6 pfs +1con} hp

D. Special: Channel positive energy 2d6 dc15 uses 2 LoH. +1smite/day +4 damage on smite +8 on first if qualifies. +2LoH Heal harm 2d6.
Power of Faith (Su):
She can spend a use of her lay on hands ability to call upon the power of her faith as a standard action. This causes a nimbus of light to emanate from the warrior of the holy light in a 30-foot radius. All allies in this area (including the warrior of the holy light) receive a +1 morale bonus to AC and on attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws against fear as long as they remain in the area of light. This power lasts for 1 minute.

Favored bonus will go to skill points so waiting on that.

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 Hmmmmm

Once out of earshot/easy crossbow range.

"Well that was less than helpful. The man is either willingly or unknowingly killing the animals and painting the letters. Given what has happened at the prison I am leaning towards some kind of subtle possession. Exhaustion and unwarranted anger are solid signs."

However he will clearly not cooperate and we do not have the legal backing to force him. So we must attack the problem from the other side. The possessing entity likely came from the prison. Given what we have found so far it is likely to be the spirit of one of the 5 major prisoners. This means we go back to work. There must be something in that pile that will give us a lead on helping Mr. Gibs."

And back into the valley of death rode the 500.....or something like that .

"...oh dear."

"Oh my, look at the time! We should be off to do that thing we were going to do..... you know that thing we were doing rather than bothering this nice man."

Creel is the worst liar ever......

Creel barely manages to strangle the smile brought on by the shoe comment.
Somehow he manages to turn it into a welcoming smile directed at Mr. Gibs.

Yes Valen is back!

"I echo Vaghn's caution. Remember the sheriff asked us not to antagonize the old man unduly. This hut is none too tightly built, can you sniff out any unnaturalness through the wood? No need to wake Mr. Gibbs if you can."

Trying as well. Det evil getting anything?{

To Mr. Garn once we reach the statue but before we get close.
"We should hold here sir. We would not want to muddy any tracks."
Creel is grave in both voice and face.

Creel simply follows in Alexa's wake.

That woman would make a mighty fine Paladin. There is steel in her for all the twigs in her hair.

Creel smiles and waits for the residents to speak.

I would have got away with it if it weren't for you blasted rutabagas!"

"We can at least take a look on the way. Might be useful, might not. Only one way to know."

Off to annoy the locals!

Creel smiles grimly "I am becoming more and more inclined to spend a night at that statue and see just who our mystery artist is. However there appears to be a more pressing issue.
Was the goat stolen or taken by an animal? I would hate to see a repeat of the wolf attacks."

That's the spirit.

*rim shot*

I am in full agreement and look forward to Creel being revealed as the Whispering Tyrant in a wacky Scobbie-Do ending complete with musical number.

"Perhaps hitting the main door today would be best. If what is in there can plan they would expect us to return via the upper hall." Opines the paladin

Tharnik looks at Creel and says, ** spoiler omitted **

No excuse here. Just lazy and depressed. Life. Loathe it or ignore it. You can't like it.

:7)

Alexa looks up from the piece of toast she was about to bite: Miss Kendra. You do not need to accompany us if you believe it would endanger you. There is much research to be done in town as well. Perhaps you could research your father's books to determine whether there is any more information on these five criminals who were there at the end. Then the rest of us can return and see what that main level of the prison holds.

"I concur with Alexa. If you and Tharnik would remain here while we brave the prison my mind at least would be easier."

"Oh, thank you Smith." Creel says as he accepts a plate of eggs and hash.

So back to the pile? Or a side trip to see if more holy water is available?

If Kendra is still injured Creel will use his final LOH on her. Otherwise Tharnik, any other players in order of injury or finally himself will get the energy. LOH 1d6 ⇒ 4

Creel joins Alexa in checking out the house before removing his armor, dousing himself with rain water, the bath being taken. Now not quite as smelly Creel heads for the kitchen to scramble up a slapdash meal of oats, eggs and whatever fruits and veggies the larder can contribute.

"Right everyone eat up. It's not grand but you will sleep better on a full stomach."

After the meal Creel will ask Tharnik to wake him for second watch.

Who wants the morning shift?

"Pharasma's grace has been the only thing letting us pass these 'Haunts'. If her servant is tired then it is time to go home and tend to our wounded. "

To Alexa: "I am loathe to test those waters at less that our full strength. The idea of possession and deep water inspire caution."

Also not hurt, much, but only one LOH left. Could bolster Valen and make our way to the main door rather than going back upstairs. Slightly risky but it would mean more of this place explored. Alternately we could bug out the way we came and then come in the front door next time. Creel will follow either way.

"Father Charlatan, the Lopper, the Mosswater Marauder, the Piper of Illlmarsh, and the Splatter Man. We have seen two of these and survived them but I do not want to meet the other just yet. I think finding the quickest route to the front door would serve us best."

You guys are all good. Keep playing your characters as you enjoy them. I think we have a fairly good group of anti-undead fighters at this point with a fair mix of melee and divine. We are a little weak on the arcane, but hopefully that will not cause us to much pain.

I think between the Bard (1/2 arcane at least) the Summoner (2/3 arcane basically an arcane druid really) and the Druid (1/4 arcane? There are some NICE non clerical type spells on the druid list) I think we are solid on the arcane front.

If anything we are short on the hitting things with sticks front. But Creel, Smith, and Alexa's companion will be quite mighty once the buffs start flowing.

You are both quite competent as far as I am concerned. There is a great deal more to this AP than bollixing a few haunts.

<looks forward in dread>

So not sure if this is too meta-gaming but Creel is good to keep going.
Plenty of hp but only one LOH left.

How are the rest of you?

"That was the skeleton from upstairs." Creel states obviously. "But he has more chains on him now?"

Shaking his to clear disordered thoughts Creel Speaks to Madame Lorrimer.

"I thank you for your trust, it is a precious thing. I only hope I live so to deserve it."

More business-like
"You are correct, wise Alexa. This ruin must be cleaned and the darkness infesting it driven out to shrivel in the light."

Creel walks with Smith when Smith retrieves the hammer. Creel takes the opportunity to retrieve his axe and re-hang his weapons in their usual places.