Adventure to the Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master mathpro18

He nodded to Kerri. "Very well then," he said. Masaru moved to help the man up and out so he can be moved to be properly treated. He gestured for Kerri to help him out a bit, glancing to his other companions as well to help. Once he's laid out, he attempts basic first aide.

Heal 1d20 ⇒ 6

Not knowing what to do in this sort of situation, I comply with Masaru's wishes and do whatever he asks of me. I try my hardest to be of help.

Heal (Untrained) : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Godfrey will move up to aid the poor man.
guidance heal1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
cure light wounds1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Masaru stands by for assistance.

I look to Masaru, "Could you help us take this man out of this pen please Masaru? He isn't awake and needs more treatment, but I don't feel comfortable doing that with the snake looking at us like that." I shudder when I think of the snake having a "small" lunch.

Masaru offers Kerri a nod and proceeds to lift the man out of the pen. He moves him to another location, perhaps more comfortable, and lays him down so Kerri and Godfrey can continue monitoring him. He then stands back up, draws his sword, and approaches the giant snake. "Give me the word and I'll cut it down," he said.

I follow Masaru as he is carrying the man out of the pen, then follows him back into the pen. Glancing back over my shoulder I call to Godfrey, "Your call, will this snake be a bother to you while you do your work?" I then focus on the snake again.

I call out, "Tani, Caerwyn we have found the man we came to see! He's hurt pretty badly, been cut up quite a lot!"

I look to Masaru while waiting for Godfrey to tell us what to do, "So Masaru, how long have you lived in Sandpoint? I have been on the outskirts of town for a few years, but haven't seen you around much other than in the Dragon every now and then. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see me, I am used to sitting in the unseen corners. Most big folk scare me, but your different, your nice, strong and kind."

"Godfrey, would you say this giant snake has the right size bite to match these marks?"

Mathpro, how long has it been since I cast "Reduce Person"?

"I've lived in Sandpoint for some time. My father was a Tian swordsman on a warrior's pilgrimage who traveled out west and eventually met and fell in love with my mother," he explained, nodding his head. "They settled in Sandpoint together and I was born though he passed away before I knew him. During his pilgrimage, he had made many enemies and was cut down out of spite and revenge."

He set his jaw a bit but managed a small smile for the halfling. "That's a nice thing to say," he said softly. He glanced to Godfrey when she had asked him about the snakes. He still held the sword as he remained nearby to assist them as was needed. His knuckles popped as they tightened around the handle of the curved blade.

I pound on the door. "Hey mister grumpy pants. You got a point! We ain't in town so no reason I shouldn't break the door down and beats some answers out pf you. I heard my friends out back just found you so whats going on?" I wait for response.

I look to Masaru, "its hard to think we have been there for a while and not really spoken before. Well at least we are both speaking now." I return the big man's smile with one of my own.

"Godfrey, what's taking so long?" I look back to Masaru, "He is awfully quiet, The Ancestors are wanting me to kill the snake. I might do it, we can see if the bite marks are the same afterwards and I would like to try roasted snake. Plus it pleases The Ancestors, which means I am still in their favour."

With that I start to whisper some words in a foreign tongue again, "zezhuanth iri, origato sia wioti vucot wer vers di gul!"" and performing some complex hand gestures. Then all of a sudden my eyes, skin and finger nails start turn to an icy blue colour, in the palm of my hand a small perfectly spherical ball of solid ice forms. Once the ball is about an inch in diameter I throw it at the snake. Also Masaru you will notice that while I am doing this, there seems to be a cold air around me, but once I have thrown the ball of ice the cold air dissipates and my eyes, skin and finger nails all revert back to their original colour.

Ray of Frost Attack : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 (This is against its Touch Armour Class.)
Ray of Frost Damage : 1d3 ⇒ 2

Hoping caught him without his Dexterity, but I doubt it.

Your ice ball goes wide Kerri.

Tani there isn't any response from the door and if you try the door its locked.

Mathpro, do you want us to roll initiative again, or just go off the last encounters initiative? Has anybody heard from Caerwyn or Godfrey?

We'll act on the same initiative as last time. And I haven't heard from Caerwyn or Godfrey. Pretty sure Caerwyn is going though since he's off running his own games now.

[/ooc]I have seen Godfrey posting under his Alias so maybe he has not checked in, or he wants to stop playing? Either way, should we try recruiting to replace Caerwyn, or do you want to keep it as the 4 of us (3 at the moment)?[/ooc]

I look to Masaru, "Let's kill this snake quickly and painlessly, hopefully with that we may be able to heal the poor man over there?"

Masaru gives Kerri a nod. "Very well then," he says, tightening his grip on his sword. He looks at the other large snake and moves in on it. Slow, methodical steps carry him forward and then with a burst of speed he strikes. His sword cuts the air as he drops the blade down on the snake.

Power Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Critical
Confirmation 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Fail
Damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Masaru you easily cut down the snake.

I will need a survival check to harvest the venom if you want and then a heal check or craft alchemy check to make some anti venom for the man you're tending to.

At this point I think I'd like to recruit a replacement so I'll throw something up and see who bites

Survival : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Heal : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

I look to Masaru, "That didn't take you long! Well done, were you not scared? I thought my heart was going to explode!"

Mathpro, we have the relationship scores for the NPC's, do you also want us to put in relationship scores for each other?

Do I succeed in extracting the venom and making the antidote?

Sorry for the distinct lack of posting. Been feeling un inspired due to allergies. I seem to be getting better.

I seem annoyed by the senseless halfling when I hear noises from outback. I head to see whats up. Seeing. Kerri and Masaru with the halfling I appear perplexed. "Wait. If he's out here, whose that in the house?"

Kerri you are able to extract the venom and it will take a while but you will eventually be able to make the antidote.

I look to Tani, "Someone's inside? Its probably the person who did this, I can't see this man walking into a snake pen, laying down at the back and waiting to get bitten." I look up to Masaru, "Would you like to check this person out with Tani, while I work on this antidote? Or I could come too and work on this once we work out what is going on?"

Masaru rose and looked to Tani when she came out to greet them, cleaning off his sword. He looked between Kerri and Tani and approached Tani. "Lets have a talk with this individual," he said, not bothering to sheath his sword. His grip tightened around the woven handle and he approached the house, ready to use his sword again. He entered the doorway.

"Come out," he said. "Are you the person who claims to live here...?"

As Masaru starts to walk towards the house, "Do you want me to come too, or stay out here?"

From down the path that the party was traveling not 10 minutes before comes a whistle floating over the air. Not the most beautiful arrangement of notes compiled but the song is indeed uplifting and airy. The nature of the melody suggests someone going for a leisurely stroll. Certainly this is no menace that is approaching from around the bend in the path.

Shortly there after, there appears to be a human girl leading a pony laden with packs from around the bend. Being more perceptive, you would see that it is instead a female halfling, just shy of 3 feet with bright red hair. You would almost expect her to start skipping along the way she is whistling and carrying on.

Those familiar with handling animals can tell that the pony knows where it is going and Mary is not even leading the animal. The packs appear to be holding miscellaneous supplise and food. perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 Even from this distance Mary notices the small form of Walthus lying on the ground surrounded by people.

Her whistling stops mid stream as she lifts her crossbow and aims it firmly at the largest of those surround Proudstump. Back away. Who are you and what have you done to Mr. Proudstump? However, as Mary gets a better look of the people around Walthus, she recognizes Tani from the Rusty Dragon. Approaching quickly for a halfling, her tone changes from accusing to one of dismay and confusion.Its Tani isn't it? And your a member of the city guard. I recognize you even if I can't remember your name. What are you doing here? I didn't know you knew Mr. Proudstump. What happened to him?

I look at the newcomer with surprise then down at the halfing on the ground. "It is the most bizarre thing. We found him like this but there is another him, likely an imposter, inside. Also, I'm not with the town guard, just a lowly serving girl at the Rusty Dragon. At any rate we are fixing to go inside and confront the imposter. You have any skills you can lend us?"

No not you him.pointing to Masaru. Well I never met anyone else here but Mr. Proudstump. I suppose that he could have a brother or some other family that would visit. But if it was family I am sure they would be out here tending to him. Here let me see him and find out what is wrong. Mary approaches to inspect the body.

heal check after guidance cast1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24

Along with the heal check Mary will take out her holy symbol and channel once to heal any damage she can. 1d6 ⇒ 6

As she tends to Walthus Proudstump,Besides being a fair healer from my talks with Madam Koya, I have some ability that Abadar grants me to aid those around me. Its actually because of my belief in Abadar that brings me out here. You see my father was a merchant in town and got to know Master Proudstump through his business dealings. Master Proudstump would find herbs in the marsh and trade them for supplies that he could not easily obtain out here. Why I helped bring these supplies when I was a little girl. Well I am still little compared to you two. After I left to learn the ways of Abadar, I returned home to discover that Mr. Proudstump still lived out here. As my duty to Abadar and because of my childhood fondness of these trips I volunteered to resume these duties. You caught me by surprise. I was just delivering his 2 weeks supplies. I hope I didn't startle you the way I acted. Its just that you don't meet too many people out here in the marsh and I have never met anyone else at Master Proudstump home before.

Its quite obvious that Mary is long winded and while pleasant can be overly talkative. Well, without any better supplies I guess that is the best we can hope for. Hopefully he revives soon and can talk to him before we go in to talk to whoever is in there.

I look up as the stranger approaches, "Ah another Hin, hello. I'm Kerri, what is your name? We think that Mr ... Proudstump has been poisoned and I am currently in the process of making an antidote for him."

By this point my Reduce Person would have worn off, so I would be back to my usual size.

Oh I'm sorry, my name is Mary. Mary Roseblossom. Glad to meet you miss...?I don't think we have met before. I am happy to hear you trying to help Mr. Proudstump. I am sure he will ever be so thankful.

I look slightly confused for a second, "...Kerri. I think I have seen you in the Rusty Dragon a few times, but never spoken to you. So you have a lot of herbs? Hmm, any that would taste good with Rabbit or another meat?" I look back to Masaru, "Should we question the person inside, or stay out here and finish mixing this antidote?"

Masaru already approached the doorway to the house and is calling for the man to come out.

Ah, do you want Mary and I with you, or would you prefer it to be just yourself and Tani?

Masaru you're calls go ignored but you can hear movement on the other side of the door.

Mary your heal check confirms what Kerri told you, that the man has been posioned. From the looks of his body there are several snake bites. From your dealings with him in the past you would know he's a snake wrangler and would find it very odd that his snakes would attack him. That combined with the talk of another person in the house makes you very suspicious about whats going on.

After another moment a window opens and a man that looks just like proudstump pokes his head out the window and shouts. "GET OFF MY PROPERTY! I told that harlot at the door that I don't want anything to do with you now scat!" I'll need perception checks from everyone as well as sense motive checks.

Unfortunately we'll have to pause it here until Sunday...I'll be a little tied up this weekend

Kerri: That's a nice name. Is it short for anything? Never mind, we can talk about that later. As far as the antidote, I would be very surprised if it was a snake bite that got to Mr Proudstump. You see, those are his snakes. He raises them and uses them to protect against creatures from the marsh. I would have sworn they were like family to him. Seeing the dead snakes laying around, Don't be alarmed, I am sure that he will understand why you killed his snakes. You thought he was bit and was trying to help. I am sure that is what anyone would do given the situation.

perception1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
sense motive [/dice]1d20+2[/dice]

As far as who that gentleman thinks he is, but if this is Mr. Proudstump than who is he. The resemblance is uncanny. Whoever it is thinks that he owns the place. Unless this unconscious person is not Mr. Proudstump. Take 20 to search the body for signs of disguise. It would make more sense if this was the imposter and thus got attacked by the snakes.

I look across to Mary, "Does the man inside sound like Mr Proudstump as well as look like him?"

Perception : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Sense Motive : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Oops, screwed up the typing on the sense motive. Here it is. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Well, he has never treated me like that. Mr. Proudstump has lived out here quite some time. I knw he doesn't like lots of people around but never to this extreme. Maybe he didn't see me and that why he is acting so weird. It is out of character though.

"So whose the poisoned guy if Proudstump is inside?"

I look to Masaru, "The Ancestors have an idea and I wonder if you could help me complete their plan? Could you try to open door, even just a little bit, please?"

If Masaru does manage to open it at all, I will cast Detect Magic to see if there is any magical aura coming from within the building. I put my hand out in front of me, hold it there, while I concentrate.

Perception 1d20 ⇒ 7
Sense Motive 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Masaru was perplexed at the confusion the situation caused. He looked from his companions the newcomer, the body and then to "Mr. Proudstump" yelling out of the window. He quirked his mouth and put his shoulder to the door. He called over his shoulder and reached for the doorknob, trying to open the door.

If Mary's examination of the body holds that this is indeed Mr. Proudstump then she will activate her ability to give him her protection domain bonus on saving throws.

If there is time before MasarU opens the door, Hold one minute please sir. I know you eager to enter but take this precaution first. With that Mary holds her holy symbol and prays to Abadar. A measure of your protection upon this one. Cast shield of faith +2 deflection bonus on Masaru.

Assuming Masaru and Kerri scream out whats going on I will need people to roll initiatives and then please post two actions for your first round(just in case one isn't possible). Right now Masaru is standing in the doorway and because of the broken door and his large frame getting past him will take 10 feet of movement. Unfortunately I don't have time to get a battle map up.

As I detect the magical aura approaching the door, "Ah, The Ancestors were right. There is a "magical" aura in there, coming at us." When I see the man's skin melt away I look horrified, "What in the name of The Ancestors is happening to him?"

Initiative : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
What about Tanimoto?

Well the man on the ground out here is Mr.Proudstump. Who that is screaming from inside I don't know. He sounds pissed. My guess is that he is the reason that Mr. Proudstump is in this condition. He might have charmed the snakes to attack.

init 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

"Something strange is happening!"

Option 1: Masaru lifts his sword above his head and tightens his grip on the handle. Letting out a loud shout, he steps into the falling blade. He drops it down into the transforming halfling with a vious swing, cold steel hungry for flesh, bone and blood.
Power Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Option 2: Masaru charges the halfling, his sword kept low as he moves. As his quick steps carry him towards the transforming halfling, he leaps forward with a flash of steel. The cold blade arcs forward from hip to shoulder as he seeks to cut the imposter down.
Power Attack Charge 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"Have at you!"

Masaru, option 2 is a potential critical.

That went over my head.

Critical Confirmation 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Obviously a miss.