DM DB's Rise of the Goblin Guild PFS PbP (CLOSED) (Inactive)

Game Master Beckett

31Aug2012 - 03Feb2013.


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Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Sorry, I've just been very busy at work and not able to update. Hopefully I can this going by Fri.

Silver Crusade

male (HP 15/15 | AC 14 | T 10 | FF 14 | CMD 13 | F +1 | R +3 | W +5 | Init +0 | Per +2, darkvision 60') dwarf bard 2

@barring - good point, thank you.
This player had missed the dinner invitation. Retcon that to 'fry up lunch' and 'quiet afternoon until dinner'.

Relaxing in the maintenance tasks, budding comradeship, and early afternoon sunlight in the common room, Angruf Responds to Garak, "I admit I'm not deeply versed in Andoran military tradition. I'd have better luck differentiating Clan Fullbeard and Clan Stumpyleg uniforms from last century's goblin wars - or even the military markings of the goblin clans. We can be a bit insular in our fastnesses in the Mindspin Mountains. What do the devices on your uniform signify?"

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

Pointing to one his insingias {b]i've got this one for marksmen [/b]

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

@Davian, Leonel, and Val:
It takes you a bit to find your way. You stop for directions, and get lost, ask ask again, and get even more lost, but finay, almost by blind luck, find the man you seek. He is nearly done for the business day, at first asking you to come bck tomorrow, but once you insist, he offers to stay a moment longer, making certain no one is listening too closely. "What is it that I can do for you, young travelers?"

At everyone else, one of the many servants come to your room (or whereever else you may be) asking if you need anything, and if the room is servicable. They inform you dinner will begin, informally, in about 30 mins, and ask if you have any religious or dietary requests before leaving you to finish whatever you are doing.

As soon as the other three are done with their little side trek, I'll move on to dinner, and the first scene will be complete.

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

I assume this means we have gone on my errand first.

Actions:
Leonel leans in close, and speaks in a hushed tone. "Good sir, I have a friend stricken with a terrible ailment, and he seeks something to soothe his pain. I come here to seek a dose of 'midnight milk', if you should possess such a thing. I assure you it will be kept in the strictest confidence, and will be put to good use."

Bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Silver Crusade

male (HP 15/15 | AC 14 | T 10 | FF 14 | CMD 13 | F +1 | R +3 | W +5 | Init +0 | Per +2, darkvision 60') dwarf bard 2

<sigh> so much for the beautiful prose eaten in the internet tubes.
@Garak

Angruf will engage Garak in a light conversation about Andoran culture and traditions. He won't drive it toward the personal, or extend it beyond Garak's desire to chat. Angruf is a good listener, and genuinely interested in the topic, and Garak's opinions and reactions to Andoran culture.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

@ Leonel (and Davian and Val too posssibly) Ah, I misunderstood, thinking you where just going for something to do. Sure, we can do yours first, it doesn't matter.

Leonel, Davian, and Val:
You do find the man you seek, at a place called the Dreaming Dryad, one Vert Klydus. When broached on the subject, he holds up 3 fingers (and you notice he is misssing his pinky finger on that hand), and with the other, using just his finger, draws a straight line on the counter in front of him, some form of code.

Anyone involved, please make a Sense Motive check.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

For everyone, the Dinner: I'm ust going to do this at the same time, just pretending everyone has already accomplished (or failed) at their other things and returned.

Lady Sheila waits in the common room, wearing an extravigant dress, with a lapal of a Wayfinder. Even in dress-wear, the subtle scents of the arcane still clin to her and she is a sight to see. Welcomes you all as you arrive, offering a drink of fine wine until all of her guests (you) have arrived. Once done, she asks to move to the dining room, mentioning that she has ordered roasted duck and premium deer from northern Varsia as the main dish, with a variety of sides from across the area, something each of you shoud find to your liking, with luck.

The Manor Grounds MAP

As the conversation begins, she explaisn that her husband and her "baught the manor some time ago with the intent of opening the first Varisian Lodge, and where granted permission by the Society to open it as such, something that has always been her dream. There are, as you may have noticed, four cottages set aside for our Pathfinder guests. Each is named after one of the legendary Thassilonian kingdoms, for which the area is so well known. The three most northern are the Eurythnia House, the Bakrahan House, where you are staying, and the Shalast House. Dividing them from the forth is my garden, a topiary maze there for your enjoyment, and if needed any meetings you may wish to conduct away from the hearing of others. Across from Bakrahan house, on the other side of the garden is Haruka House, though fo the moment, it is off limits due to it's needing repairs."

"To the East of the garden, (not on the map, but not only a few hundred feet) is the Lodge Meeting House, which also holds a moderate library, a room with a variety of maps, charts, and all sorts of astrological studes. We have a small chaple as well as a laboratory, though it is only freshly begining. One Mr. Wumbrout oversees the Meeting house, so should you wish to utilize anything, do not hesitate to speak with him."

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Perception (in case of traps): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Leonel:
Your not really sure what to make of his gestures, but you sense no traps or anything of that nature.

Val:
Your pretty sure someone else is watching, and what's more, this scoundrel probably just signalled to them about you 3. Something is wrong here.

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

Leonel turns to his two companions and shrugs slightly, then motions subtly to the door.
"That didn't look like a "yes", and my letter said "escape". Maybe it's time to go..."
bluff to signal their exit without the merchant seeing: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
perception to detect companion's subtle signals or reactions: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Wait, before things get out of hand, we just want what we came for, we aren't looking for any trouble. Call your boys off. We're being watched Leonel.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

"Indeed, we mean no harm. We only wish to help my ailing friend. If you can't help us, let us leave in peace."
[dice="aid another" diplomacy]1d20 + 2[/dice]

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Before we get too far, let Davian make his check and a little input.

Sczarni

Oracle of Dark Tapestry 1, HP 9/9 INIT+2 AC 16 CMB+1 CMD+13 Dagger (+1Melee/+2Ranged ) 1d4+1/19-20x2 F+1 R+2 W+2

Sorry, I haven't had internet access at home the last several days. Just got it fixed. Someone unhooked it in my alley.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

No worries.

Davian:
It's a set up. It doesn't feel right, and this man is signaling someone else watching.

Sczarni

Oracle of Dark Tapestry 1, HP 9/9 INIT+2 AC 16 CMB+1 CMD+13 Dagger (+1Melee/+2Ranged ) 1d4+1/19-20x2 F+1 R+2 W+2

Davian whispers to the others. This is definitely a setup. We need to try and get out of this as soon as possible.

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Val places his hand on the hilt of his rapier, and pulls it a few inches out, visibly trying to threaten the potential would be assailants.

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Wizard Level 1, HP: 8, AC: 12 , T:12, FF:10, Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB:0, CMD:12, Init +2

OOC: I will flash-forward until everybody is together again.

During dinner Barrin approach Garak and Ebrylis and ask: Greeting master Ebrylis. Have you been able to deliver our letter? Any favorable response?

For the DM and Garak:
In order to speed up things I will assume that our letters were merge into one and that it contained the proposal of help. That way if the secretary want he can just send a letter back with an answer. Of course If there is an scene that should be play at the pediment building I will be just waiting for a response about the appointment.

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

thsts cool...

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

@Barrin and Garak - there is and come a bit later.

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

@DM - results of diplomacy? Are you waiting on one of us to act to forward our part of the scenario?

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Sorry, I am just getting slammed at work. I'm in the army and it has just beem so busy I can barely get online, even on my phone.

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

No problem, hope things let up soon.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

I'll be jumping back on today to get things moving again. Hopefully within a few hours.

Silver Crusade

male (HP 15/15 | AC 14 | T 10 | FF 14 | CMD 13 | F +1 | R +3 | W +5 | Init +0 | Per +2, darkvision 60') dwarf bard 2

re-dot - i think my 'updated' counter has expired..

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Leonel, Davian, and Val:
Seeing city guards heading your way with grim expressions on their face focused on you three, you quickly decide its a set up and flee. It takes a moment to get yourselves lost in various crowds and escpe the guards, but you manage. From there, you locate the wagon you seek in an area called the Fish Tank. Jaster Frallino is there. . .

Garak and Barrin:
Yes, we will merge your letters, that's no problem. :) Ebrylis responds, "I have not delivered it just yet. I will personally, on the morow when I travel into town on other tasks, and will make sure to report back anything to you directly."

Angruf:
Your mission is good. I just didn't want to leave you out of the constant spoiler game, ha ha. As soon as these other two are finished, we can get everyone moving again.

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

"thanks" Garak Says with a smile..

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Val walks up to Jaster with the others flanking him and bows slightly as he introduces himself. "Sir, we are Pathfinders, Venture-Captain Sheila Heidmarch has asked that we find you, she trusts you are well?"

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 1

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

Leonel keeps an eye out for danger or deceit.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Wizard Level 1, HP: 8, AC: 12 , T:12, FF:10, Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB:0, CMD:12, Init +2

Thank you master Ebrylis!

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

A refresher on the Faction Mission might be in order. . . We are going to move on soon, pass or fail, so that everyone else isn't waiting too much longer.

Val, Davian, Leonel:
Jaster looks up at you, with a questioning expression, "Who's that? Oh, ya, ya. That pathfinder lady. What's she want with da likes of me, huh?"

@ everyone back at dinner: Dinner goes very smoothly. Over the meal, Lady Sheila goes into some of the history of the area, answering any other questions that come up, and just offers some exciting conversation. She expands on her, and her husband's desires and plans for the Lodge in the future, and gives you an idea of various things in the city. Afterwards, she offers to host for a nightcap, and offers a room for smoking cigars or pipes if any of you are interested in that sort of thing, then retires thereafter.

Act 1: ____________

I don't want to spoil it just yet, so I will post the name of the Act at the end.

The next morning, each of you sleep likely in the best beds you have ever had the pleasure of resting in. They seem almost magical in nature, fittig your form as you lay. Throughout the night, your sleep is uninterupted, though your last dream cycle seems to be about child-sized creature speaking a strange endlessly sifting through toys and random objects, tossing them over their shoulders with a momments curiostiy expended, looking for some daimond in the rough that they know is there.

Does anyone rise before 5am?

Random roll1d6 ⇒ 3
Random roll1d20 ⇒ 14
Random roll1d20 ⇒ 13

Can I have Perception checks from everyone.

Silver Crusade

male (HP 15/15 | AC 14 | T 10 | FF 14 | CMD 13 | F +1 | R +3 | W +5 | Init +0 | Per +2, darkvision 60') dwarf bard 2

Angruf actively engages Lady Sheila in understanding the local history and background. This is right in his wheelhouse, and something that he finds fascinating. He takes up the offer of a nightcap and a pipe, and will provide some background noodling on balliset for the smoking room.

Angruf will retire early, and awaken early. He is somewhat puzzled by his uncharacteristic dreams, and will write them into his journal as a noteworthy event (along with the GREAT bed).

Per: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

I'll get up around that time...
Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Sczarni

Oracle of Dark Tapestry 1, HP 9/9 INIT+2 AC 16 CMB+1 CMD+13 Dagger (+1Melee/+2Ranged ) 1d4+1/19-20x2 F+1 R+2 W+2

Perception 1d20 ⇒ 12

Faction mission:

Davian greets Jaster Cousin Karela and his caravan have arrived in Riddleport. He sends his regards. He hands the viola to him.

Shadow Lodge

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Garak:
As you wake, you notie first that your door is slightly open, ight from the hall outside seeps in. As your rise to investigate, you notice that your items have been ransacked, and small muddy footprints lead from the pile of your things, to the door. Notable are a few items you ertainly don't want others to see about things you really don't want others to know about. From another room, you hear a few small thuds. Wait until the others have rolled before you do too much. :)

Davian, Val, and Leonel:
He simply nods his head, and responds "Many blessings on the people, and a key will find a map on the back of a dove".

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Val will likely sleep as late as he can, after dinner he probably had as much quality wine was available and ended up with any half-filled bottle back in his chambers. Despite the consumption, he is unlikely to have any hangover.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Perception check please (from everyone who hasn't already).

Think of it as,. . . a wake up call, ya, that's it. . . ;) j/k

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

After you make the Perception check and find out what's happening:
Also, one point I want to make before we get too far into this, as you are just waking up, or are asleep, keep in mind you do not have your equipment on, nor your armor. You can sleep in Light Armor, but otherwise you wake up Fatigued. OOC, don't assume this is a bad thing, just keep it in mind that you are probably in your undergarments.

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

As far as sleeping at a pathfinder lodge goes, Val would sleep without armor on, but would likely have his rapier by the bed at close reach and a dagger under his pillow.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Val:
As you wake, you notice first that your door is slightly open, ight from the hall outside seeps in. As your rise to investigate, you notice that your items have been ransacked, and small muddy footprints lead from the pile of your things, to the door. From another room, you hear a few small thuds. Wait until the others have rolled before you do too much. :) Grabbing your rapier and/or dagger is fine.

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

i'll grab my gun, and my scimitar... while coving up a little bit better...

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Wizard Level 1, HP: 8, AC: 12 , T:12, FF:10, Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +3, CMB:0, CMD:12, Init +2

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Leonel:
While your sleep is exceptionally peacful throughout the night, a loud thud awakens you a bit earlier than you had intended. You first notice that your bedroon door is cracked open, even if you had locked it, and a bit of light from beyond seeps in. As you begin to stir, you hear for a moment movement in the rooms near your's as it seems, your allies are waking, before a your spell component pouch gets tossed on the floor near you, some of it's components spilling out. You hear a childish voice muttering to herself, (albeit a but more crude and well, how shall we say, less intelligent), "Damnitall. C'mon, dere's gotta be somethin' shiny worth havin'. Pleeze, oh pleeze let it be de one.", as you see a small figure digging through your possessions in the corner closet, (or whereever you had it stored).

Garak and Val:
As I mentioned before, something from the distance outside your room wakes you. As you rise, you notice that your bedroom door's are slightly open, (even if locked), and your gear has been rifled through. You quickly grab a few things, and head out to investigate, (I presume), and notice a small trail of mud and grime leading into each of your rooms, and out again into another one. You smell the disgusting taint of sewer, and notice that each of the doors are open.

Angruf, Davian, and Barrin:
You fail to wake up, just yet, though at the first reasonible oportunity (someone yells or screams, or one of the party comes into your room for example), feel free to jump right in. :) At that point, you will notice thatthere are sall footprints into and out of your room, a vague smell of sewer, and that your gear ad possessions have been plunged through, tossed all over the place as if someone where looking for something. Also keep in mind, unless you slept in light armor, you do not have your armor, weapons, or gear, though you can quickly grab an item or two.

Shadow Lodge

||CORE Rotating DM ||Fingerprints||King Xeros ||Serpent's Skull||

Also, we can skip the spoilers from this point on. It was just to see who was aware and not, as I didn't want to spoil anything.

As for the chase rules, I will let people know more about it the specifics of how they are different. I may wait till afterwards on some points, just so that it doesn't ruin the mood of play.

Sczarni

Rogue Lvl 1 HP 9/9 INIT+6 AC 16 CMB+2 CMD+16 Rapier (+6 to Att) 1d6+2/18-20x2 Short Bow (+4 to Att) 1d6+2/x3 F+0 R+6 W+0

Val scans the hallway and ducks back in his room. Not hearing any screams or thuds he quickly dons his armor, throws his bow and quiver over his shoulder, grabs his rapier and races out of the room to check on the others. His intent is to awaken quietly, communicating in hushed tones and making light steps. He will approach the party member whose room is nearest to him first.

The Exchange

Male Human Barbarian 1/Bard 2 - HP: 30/30, - AC: 18/T: 12/FF: 16, - R:12/12, L:4/6 F: +4/R: +5/W: +4 - CMB: +5 - CMD: 17 - Perception: +7, Sense Motive +1

Do I get to approach the situation with my dagger under my pillow? Or does that get pilfered before I awake?

Leonel silently assesses the situation, prepared to launch a surprise attack should the stranger approach, or leap up and block her escape if she should attempt to flee.
Call it a readied action

Liberty's Edge

Female halfling rogue

i'll fallow till reach the suspect..

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