DM Caleth's Bronze Age: An Inheritance of Dragons (Inactive)

Game Master Saint Caleth

Though Kjolmar is ready to fight some dragons, he's dissapointed when he hears that they'll be fighting a baby. He thought his first battle with a dragon would be a glorious spectacle, but this doesn't seem very noble or right to him. He says in Draconic, "Η εκδίκηση είναι καλή, αλλά τα μωρά θανάτωση δεν βοηθήσουμε τώρα, να σκεφτώ. Δράκοι πάρει πολύ χρόνο για να αναπτυχθούν, ναι; Χάνουμε πιθανώς πολλούς άνδρες σε αυτή την επίθεση, και να μην πάρει πολύ από αυτό."

Krathok listens to the words as they are spoken and the thoughts relayed telepathically. He remains silent having no skill in tactical planning or the like.

Orion listens, but offers no insight. tactics is not his strong suit. Occasionally Orion's face shifts to one of confusion. He is still getting used to the strange telepathic link.

I'm going to be gone all day, due to an IRL game.

"Urrax δεν έχει πει, βεβαίως.
Κατάγομαι από καμία τέτοια παράδοση πολεμιστής και έχω ενδοιασμούς λιγότερο από τους περισσότερους, αλλά δεν βλέπω ποιο σκοπό αυτό πετυχαίνει. Δεν θα ήταν καλύτερο να φύγει με τη σκέψη ότι είναι ασφαλής μέχρι που μπορούμε να επιτύχουμε μια πιο ουσιαστική χτύπημα;"

What knowledge skill would dragons fall under here? I may shift a few points into that if you have no objections.

Dragons fall under Knowledge(Arcana) I am pretty sure.

Belisarius looks somewhat bewildered at your point of view. Αυτή είναι μια σημαντική πλήγμα. Για μεγάλο χρονικό διάστημα ήμασταν αδύναμοι ενάντια στην εξουσία του δράκους, αλλά τώρα, με εσάς εδώ έχουμε μια ευκαιρία, ωστόσο, ήσσονος σημασίας. Ωστόσο, αν αποδειχθεί πολύ σιχασιάρεις για το έργο αυτό. Υπάρχει ένας άλλος τρόπος που μπορεί να βοηθήσει. Με την ευκαιρία αυτή, άλλα σπίτια δράκον στείλει δώρα στους πρόσφατα εκκολαφθεί δράκο. Μέσω είτε πονηριά ή τη δύναμη που θα πρέπει να είναι σε θέση να παρακολουθούν και να κλέψει αυτά τα δώρα, νομίζετε ότι είναι σε θέση αυτή?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Kjolmar seems a bit frustrated by this new plan. After all, taking the dragon's gifts would probably make less of an impact than killing it would. He reconsiders Belisarius' first plan. Though it may not have as huge an impact as he would like, and killing the young still seems wrong to him, he recollects what it is they are trying to accomplish. This group that Belisarius is a part of are in an all-out war against a seemingly undefeatable foe. Perhaps killing a dragon, any dragon, even if it is just a wyrmling, is what the force needs to keep up their fighting spirit. Perhaps this is what Belisarius needs personally to convince himself that all hope is not lost for their fight.

"Καλά, σκοτώνοντας ίσως λίγο δεν δράκος τέτοιες κακές σχέδιο. Παλιά δράκους σκληρά για να σκοτώσει, έτσι ίσως να αρχίσουμε από την καταπολέμησή τους, όταν λίγο. Δεν αγωνίστηκε δράκο πριν, γι 'αυτό χρειαζόμαστε αρχίσει μικρό."

Sense Motive: 1d20+4

Kjolmar seems a bit frustrated by this new plan. After all, taking the dragon's gifts would probably make less of an impact than killing it would. He reconsiders Belisarius' first plan. Though it may not have as huge an impact as he would like, and killing the young still seems wrong to him, he recollects what it is they are trying to accomplish. This group that Belisarius is a part of are in an all-out war against a seemingly undefeatable foe. Perhaps killing a dragon, any dragon, even if it is just a wyrmling, is what the force needs to keep up their fighting spirit. Perhaps this is what Belisarius needs personally to convince himself that all hope is not lost for their fight.

"Καλά, σκοτώνοντας ίσως λίγο δεν δράκος τέτοιες κακές σχέδιο. Παλιά δράκους σκληρά για να σκοτώσει, έτσι ίσως να αρχίσουμε από την καταπολέμησή τους, όταν λίγο. Δεν αγωνίστηκε δράκο πριν, γι 'αυτό χρειαζόμαστε αρχίσει μικρό."
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"Φαίνεται ότι οι φίλοι μου να δεχθεί το σχέδιό σας. Όπως είπα, δεν είμαι τακτικιστής, οπότε αν αυτό είναι αυτό που θα κάνουμε, θα είμαι δίπλα σας."

Belisarius looks pleased that you have decided to help him in this plan. Η πομπή είναι σήμερα το απόγευμα. Μπορώ να παρέχει μια απόσπαση της προσοχής για να οδηγήσει το στόχο σε μια aleyway όπου μπορείτε να το ενέδρα. Θα πρέπει να ακολουθήσει από τη θέα, μέχρι να έρθει η ώρα σας να χτυπήσει. Προτείνω σε όλη την στέγες, αλλά το αφήνω σε εσάς.

Then I assume I should prepare spells based on expecting to hang around the compound practicing, not on raiding dragons? Though I could have left slots open, I suppose.

Orion says as he bobs his wings slightly'

Quodak will take 12 seconds and both Psionically focus and prepare a psychic strike.

Belisarius nods his head to your plan.

Belisarius nods his head to your plan. ** spoiler omitted **

Orion does so Although he also grabs a large club to use as a weapon.

Quodak gets his cloak, as well as his armor and standard accoutrement of weapons, i.e., dagger and cestus.

Erie equips herself as normal, before speaking in Draconic.

"I may have to take you up on that, Orion. Leaping around rooftops isn't really for me."

I'll take a cloak and sit and commune until we're ready to go.

"I may have to take you up on that, Orion. Leaping around rooftops isn't really for me."

I'll take a cloak and sit and commune until we're ready to go.

How much do you weigh?

about 140. If you can't, I'll probably be alright as long as the roofs aren't top far apart.

Kjolmar grabs his equipment, steeling himself mentally for the task they have ahead. As they regroup, he says in Draconic, "Πάω με την ομάδα στέγη. Καλή τύχη σε όλους."

about 140. If you can't, I'll probably be alright as long as the roofs aren't top far apart.

Just checked the chart. He can carry you without much issue. STR 18 and all that

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Yes. he'll be on the ground. I'm not sure of the significance for the collective, but neither is Orion, so it works out.

So, if I'm correct, I suppose Erie, Orion, Quodak, and Moredrel are on the rooftop, and Krathok is on the ground? Or is it as Krathok said, and he and Moredrel are on the ground?

I was going to be on the roofs, with Orion's assistance. It'll be harder to follow on the ground, we might have some problems sticking together. I also don't want to be on the ground where I'm more likely to be in melee. OTOH, even wyrmlings can fly.

How high are these buildings likely to be anyway? Will we have to climb down to get into range?

Those are good questions. If Krathok is going to be along the ground, I can go with him. I can shoot in melee just fine.

Just as a note, Belisarius' plan involved all of you guys being on the roof. If you want to amend that plan and some of you stay behind to help him divert the procession you can talk about it with him. Remember he is waiting at the gate for you so that you can scout out potential locations for the ambush.

Just as a note, Belisarius' plan involved all of you guys being on the roof. If you want to amend that plan and some of you stay behind to help him divert the procession you can talk about it with him. Remember he is waiting at the gate for you so that you can scout out potential locations for the ambush.

Orion joins Belisarius, club in hand.

Quodak will proceed to the gate as well.

Off to the gate it is then.

Krathok sets off towards the gate with his new cloak.

Krathok can also be up on the roof - if that is the general plan. However he'll not be much of a roof jumper...

Yes, off to the gate. I'm personally for all of us on the roof, if we can do that. It would certainly make for a better ambush.

Erie will position herself on the roof.

Orion runs back to the supply area quickly and grabs a length of rope then rapidly returns to the gate.

Belisarius and a small group of other dragonborn lead you out into the streets of Vel Daeroth. The city is layed out with a bewildering tangle of streets nestled between the high walls of the villas of high-ranking dragons. Belisarius knows where you are headed however, and you wind through the streets. The majority of the crowds in the streets are presumably enslaved humans and half-elves wearing the sigils of various draconic houses as well as heavily armed groups of half-dragon soldiers and the occasional kobold or half-dragon lounging on a litter to be carried through the streets. Παρακολουθούμε την πορεία της πομπής αργότερα σήμερα. Θα είμαι σε θέση να εκτρέψει την πομπή κάτω από τα σοκάκια off αυτής της λεωφόρου, στο οποίο θέλετε να σας το στάδιο ενέδρα.

What features are you looking for in your ambush site, ie height of the roofs, width, a cul-de-sac, etc. You can make some perception checks to find these specific features in the alleyways that you pass.

He'll repeat that in Draconic and add for Belisarius:

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Knowledge Arcana:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Just how big is a wyrmling dragon likely to be?
Also do the Chromatic/Metallic alignment distinctions hold in this world? And/or the color to element powers?
If you want more rolls for that I can make them, or just use the 21 from Take 10.
If they do, I'll ask Belisarius if he knows the color of this wyrmling.

Kjolmar suggests finding roofs about 15' high, so that they are high enough not to be casually observed but low enough to jump down if needed. He agrees a cul-de-sac would be the best place for an ambush, with the group coming up behind the wyrmling and cornering it. He asks if anyone knows whether dragons can fly at such a young age.

Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Quodak agrees very much with Kjolmar, and will search for the same characteristics.1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

As you search for an appropriate location for your ambush, Belisarius fills you in on the details of who you are attacking. Your wyrmling target is from the house of Tellax, a black dragon lineage, and is approximately six months old, old enough to have full control over its flight and breath weapon. The procession is part of a ceremony where newly hatched dragons who have survived their first several months are moved from the hatching grounds to their family's villa and become individuals.

Kjolmar suggests that they all proceed on the roof tops, and when the ambush commences, the meleers jump down to attack and the ranged fighters stay on the roofs. This will allow them to stay out of melee, but also allow a clear shot if the dragon tries to take flight. He asks Belisarius if they have any thing they could use to bind the dragon's wings before the fight, such as a large net or alchemical glues. Such an item would likely guarantee our quarry does not escape if the fight swings favorably for us and it wants to flee.

Would you rather I keep posting like this, or use actual dialogue? I figured it would be better to get precise meanings, and this part is less about roleplaying right now, but I can switch back to dialogue if desired.

Moredrel is fine with that plan. And with the ~15' high roofs.

He also can Enlarge one of the meleers before the battle starts, if someone wants it.

Moredrel is fine with that plan. And with the ~15' high roofs.

He also can Enlarge one of the meleers before the battle starts, if someone wants it.

Orion will voluneteer for enlargement. He will also be casting mage armor at some point before the fight. It lasts three hours, so anytime really.

Krathok is ok with the plan, and will likely stay on the rooftops for most of the battle - at least till he runs out of PP.