Black Talons of Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master Dave Young 992

What was the job, VIP? I'm not unreasonable.

No worries.

Trying to calm the ladies down
I only need shome information. Why are you here , and where are you heading to. Or more important, Who ish your client

Noro glares at the ladies almost daring them to lie to her.

intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

We've been taking care of Drunash. He usually takes a couple girls with him on his trips, says one.

He's a good tipper, says the other.

Well then, Do you think he would mind a third girl for thish trip?

Noro does her best to appear "girly"

Noro trys to keep an eye out for her companions through any of the windows hopefully in a position to signal that everything is well inside the carriage.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Bluff for the signal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

They eye Noro disdainfully.

You'd have to ask him, honey, but I don't think you're really his type.

seeing that diplomacy isn't working Noro glares back at the women.

she cracks her knuckles

Well then perhaps I jusht even the playing field a bit

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Please don't hurt us! Seriously, just ask him. He's on the boat.

The we will Jusht wait

After an awkward pause...

Sho what you gals do for fun?

Perception, overhear inside: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Here's the init.

Round 3 Init:
Sidoze
Mijndert
Quill
mounted guards
Jared
inside carriage
Noro
Andrezi
driver
guards

I think it's Andrezi's turn. I'll go back and check.

Yup.

Mildly annoyed by the guard trying to attack him, Andrezi lashes out with his paired kukri...

Right Kukri: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15 (favored enemy)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8 (favored enemy)

Left Kukri: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 = 18 (favored enemy)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 (favored enemy)

Andrezi hits the guard, but not for enough damage to drop him.

The driver leaps from the carriage and runs. A worker flees to the front of the boat.

The guards try to close ranks. Quill is hit once for 5 damage, Andrezi is missed, and Sidoze takes 8 from a strong rapier thrust. The crossbow gusrds dropped their weapons and drew their blades.

MAP

Sidoze is up!

Current health 15/23

Sidoze gasps slightly at the blood loss gritting his teeth he snarls at the guards and strikes back. Whipping the well made rapier at the guard. "Why do we even have muscle if they arnt here to be helpful." Sidoze mutters to himself before glancing behind the pair of guards to see where his allies were.

Rapier
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Crit chance to confirm
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 darn!

1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Last chance for you both to run before my companions get here." Sidoze tells the guards.

Mijndert your up

"Last chance for you both to run before my companions get here." Sidoze tells the guards.

Toss in an intimidate check, and we'll go from there.

Intimidate1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Oh, you're up!

Even with the low roll, you did it. Technically, an attack and intimidate are standard actions, so you can't do both. If you just say you demonstrated your prowess with a free miss, then tried to intimidate (you could have hit him, but just flashed your blade), that would fly.

So, you hit him, or else you shook up all guards within 30' of you by telling them what they're up against. Your call.

Not telling you how to play, but your intimidate is impressive.

well to be honest if it had been a critical like I was hoping I would say no instead I guess Sidoze would rather scare the shit out of them and go on about the gangs business so ill swap it out for the intimidate roll gm thank you for the option. Ill go ahead and reflavor it though

Sidoze gasps slightly in pain as the guards attack lands. In sudden anger Sidoze pulls down his mask snarling and manages to hiss out "Last chance for you both to run before my companions get here." And then adds almost as an after thought"And before I lose my self control." letting his slightly extended canines show as his twirls his rapier expertly.

Mijndert hurls himself down the dock towards the guard threatening Andrezi and Quill. He drives his shoulder into the man's gut, driving him to the ground and, doubling his fists, drives a solid blow directly to the back of the man's skull.

Rolling attack and damage and editing post accordingly.

Charge Attack vs. Flat-footed guard: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Non-Lethal Damage: 1d3 + 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + (1, 3) + 14 = 19
Crit confirmation: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

Quill, boss-lady is up!

Boss-Lady probably needs to know if there's a KOed guard at her feet or a guy brandishing a sword at her. I think that might impact her decision on what to do.

MAP

Yes, Mijndirt knocked him out good!

Sidoze
Mijndert
Quill
mounted guards- out
Jared
inside carriage
Noro
Andrezi
driver
guards

Stepping over the fallen guard, leaving the others to deal with the carriage, Quill concentrates on the still standing guards. She steps up to help Sidoze and his flashy swordplay. Moves 20' to D-15 and attacks Guard D-14

Flanking Shortsword attack -> 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
Sneak Attack Shortsword Damage -> 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (1) = 5

Noro looks at the ladies in the carriage with a meancing look.

sheems we can't have you two shcreaming or anything

Noro takes a quick glance out the window to see if Jared is still there

If Jared still there
he's still on the boat
Noro then will knock the two ladies in the carriage unconcious and leave

same action without the comment if Jared is not there

Jared hears Noro just fine. She can hit one lady, if she wants, but the girls seem scared enough at the moment.

Sidoze
Mijndert
Quill
mounted guards- out
Jared
inside carriage
Noro
Andrezi <
driver
guards

"Last chance boys" Sidoze says sweetly seeing his allies already moving towards the boat.

Jared sprints, navigating the downed guard to just reach north of Andrezi. Having taken up position, he kicks at the injured guard.

Attack, unarmed, non-lethal: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage, unarmed, non-lethal: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Ending up @ D17 - move 40', attack g-11

I thought andrezi was up Im so confused on init order says noro then andrezi lol silly jared

Yes, it's Andrezi's turn. Depending on what everybody does prior to Jared's turn, he may do something else, entirely.

MAP

Andrezi steps ever so slightly forward, slashing at the wounded guard with one blade and another guard with the other.

Right Kukri: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 = 28 (favored enemy) - potential crit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6 (favored enemy)

Right Kukri: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12 (favored enemy)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 (favored enemy)

Right Kukri Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 = 22 (favored enemy)
Extra Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6 (favored enemy)

The injured guard goes down. Andrezi misses the other one, who swings on him and misses, then backs up, giving Quill an AoO.

The x-bow guards attack Quill and Sidoze, but they both miss. They 5' in towards the boat.

AoO Shortsword attack -> 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Shortsword Damage -> 1d6 ⇒ 6

Quill is taken a bit back that the guards are falling back and it is reflected in the weak swing she takes in reaction. "Get back here you!"

Quill just misses. The sorcerer is up.

Sidoze lashes out at the remaining guardsman but the wound to his side causes him to miss badly. Sidoze grimaces and cluthces the wound that is slowly seeping blood. "Dammit." He mutters aloud.

Rapier flanking
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Dmg if hit
1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (2) = 7

rolling attack and then posting flavor. Charging D14 via C15. Dealing NL damage.

I'm assuming that's a miss.

Mijndert rushes forward and attempts to wrap his meaty hands around the guards neck. Unfortunately this guard has seen enough of what Mijndert's all about to allow that to happen. He bobs and weaves and generally avoids the heck out of the brute.

Attack vs. D14, flat-footed: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Non-Lethal Damage: 1d3 + 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (3) + (5, 3) + 14 = 25

Yes, the guard avoids Mij's attack. Quill's turn.

Continuing against the guard she flanks with Sidoze.

Flanking Shortsword attack -> 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
Shortsword Damage -> 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (1) = 2

posting from phone so keeping it brief, and well, that Rolland Dagestan does not deserve discussing.

Jared beats feet and moves north, then towards Sidoze and past him to get around the one of the Crossbow Guards.

Double move (80') getting to G14, thru Sidoze's "friendly position"... armed with crossbows, the guards should get no AoO (unless something else is in play).

After ensureing the "ladies" inside the carriage are out Noro makes her way to the ship

double move to get there and updated map.

All's well. Jared notices the only visible door to the cabin. It's slightly ajar. The ladies won't remember anything.

Andrezi, then the professor and Mary Ann, then round 5. MAP

Andrezi wheels around Mijndert and Sidoze, setting up flanking positions with Noro and Jared, before striking at guard caught between himself and Noro.

Kukri: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 25 (flank, favored enemy)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + (2, 3) = 10 (favored enemy, sneak stab)

The guards appear ready to surrender, until a booming voice from inside the cabin yells.

Fight, you idiots, or I'll kill you myself!

Just then, a ray of singeing fire flies out the door at Jared, and misses him!

In the torchlight, he now sees a lightly-armored man holding a wand in one hand and a dagger in the other. He looks like the picture of Dhugash.

The guards obey, and my red d20 fails them, too. They all miss!

I was hoping for at least some challenge. LOL

Round 6 (I think)

Sidoze
Mijndert
Quill
mounted guards- out
Jared
inside carriage
Noro
Andrezi
Dhugash
guards

MAP

Save your lives... Run or die... NOW!

free action

Flanking
1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13 *Sigh*

Flanking Dmg if hit
1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (3) = 10

Quill catches sight of Dhugash, "There's our mark. Let's clean this up and get out of here." She punctuates her point with sinking her short sword into the guard before her.

Flanking Shortsword attack -> 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
Shortsword Damage -> 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) = 9

Noro is visibly upset that there is a guard between her and her target.

Get out of my way! she tells him as she angerly gives him a right hook to the jaw.

start rage. attack on g-10 1d1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 17

if a hit: damage: 1d3 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + (4) = 14

That puts him out. Quill drops the other one, who was already injured.

Andrezi unleashes two quick slashes at the remaining guard caught between himself and Jared...

Right Kukri: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 23 (favored enemy, flank)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + (1, 5) = 11 (favored enemy, sneak stab)

Left Kukri: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 21 (favored enemy, flank)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (2, 5) = 12 (favored enemy, sneak stab)

Assuming that drops the x-bow guard, I will 5 ft step into his square.

Reserving a spot to take my turn.

Mijndert moves to the far side of the door to get a look at what's going on inside.

Not taking any big actions as everything I would have attacked is, at this point, down.