The third largest city in Varisia, Riddleport is also the most notorious. It is here that the machinations of an ancient race, once again boil up out of the Darklands and into the light. The sinister plots of the subterranean underwriters manifest!
The snake sees you and prepares its defenses. Partial Cover & Fighting Defensively Current AC 19. Your first dagger strikes it just causing 3 damage. The snake (using its held action) moves onto the dead body and attacks the hostile target. Bite vs AC19 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 161d4 ⇒ 4+ Poison GG Kitchen Tippy
AC 17/16/12 (+2 vs crit confirms); CMD: 12; Init: +5; F/R/W: +2/+8/+1; Perc: +6, SM: +4; Max HP: 9, Current HP: 9
Waife:
Tippy takes a 5-foot step to I5, draws a dagger, and readies an attack for the snake to approach.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
The attack, missing the defensively coiled snake remains still watching you. The dagger does however, embed into the dead cooks body. The other cook, decides to move away from the snake into k,4 but opens himself to another bite due to being prone (not getting benefit of 5ft step). Bite vs AC12 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 71d4 ⇒ 3
I modified the last spoiler too. This dagger strikes the snake and again the snake moves to bite the target causing it pain. Moves to J,5. Bite 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 161d4 ⇒ 3
Ethaniel's eyes narrow as watches the exchange between Iscarel and Marcus. My, they are protective of her. Guilt, perhaps, for using her to test the waters with Saul's rival. Or something else. Ethaniel steps away from the lookout point and heads down to the floor. I'd best see what was said and heard. And this time, I shall take care to do more hearing than speaking myself. How easily sharing leads to sharing...
The back door is closed. There is actually a door closed before you get to the back door also. Now before it's cornered quarry and the fact it's slashing wildly at it, the snake strikes out immediately after the dagger slash misses it. Bite 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 41d4 ⇒ 4
No Tipster. It lost that when it emerged. It was fighting defensively up till last attack and now will proceed at just attacking. Snakes AC and Att bonus modified. Bite vs AC19 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d4 ⇒ 1 + poison
Female Human Witch 2 (AC 12/12/10, HP 16/16, Conditions: Nil)
When Iscarel bursts into the room, Ascaria flinches, almost as if she suspected Zincher had come back to tell her off again. When she sees that it is 'only' Iscarel she is visibly relieved. She unwinds her hand from Iscarel's touch and also gently pushes away from Marcus. It is clear that she is very embarassed while mumbling, "Ma hana. Ya'nai tu elavute. Sa lluve mani ta'erte."
Elvish:
It is nothing. I clearly overreacted. Rest is all I need now.
She quickly leaves the booth and heads over to the private rooms, wishing the ground would swallow her up.
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
Iscarel seems taken aback at Marcus' hostility. Rebuked, he folds his arms, leaning back in his chair and meeting Marcus' gaze with a smirk, a smirk reserved just for him. As Ascaria speaks he visibly relaxes, and as she shies out of the room all the warmth leaves his expression. He pulls out his dagger and begins to sharpen it, brow furrowed in thought.
"It seems there was no cause for concern." he says to Marcus, absentmindedly. "It seems Zincher just wished to prove he has the loudest bark." he says, raising his eyes to meet Marcus' expression. "By all means, continue growling, dear Marcus. I wonder, will you next start marking your territory? Rolling in the mud?"
Sense Motive Check to puzzle out Marcus' attitude. (It's DC 20 for a hunch.):
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 [ooc]Just gauging how much I want to touch a nerve here. Moving along...
He pauses, smiling softly to himself and shrugging his shoulders."I haven't the faintest idea what I've done to offend you. You've been about as personable as a hound from the moment we met, but I, on the other hand, happen to be exceptionally charming. I just don't understand it."
Edit: d'oh! Ninja'd while I ate! I've made some quick changes...
Marcus, still fuming doesn't care that Iscarel has the right of it.
He smirks at the Bard and speaks completely in elven.
You may pull that dagger pretending it's a fidget. I read it as a sign of fear.
As for my personality, where did you get the idea I was nice to ANYBODY. I have known one other who had your personality. I do not like you. I see a man who only truly cares for himself.
He looks past Iscarel to Ascaria walking away. I do not believe you will be there when she needs you.
He pushes past the elf, not caring about fhe dagger.
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
"We've been acquainted for a week and you presume to... know me?" says the elf, picking himself up and swooping up behind Marcus as close as he dares. "Oh, this is just too much. Are you a seer, perhaps? Or do the gods themselves whisper in your ear? Why, one hundred and three score years of joys, secrets, sights and shames, and the dumb muscle that reeks of the kennels knows it all."
"Is it so hard to believe I was concerned for the girl? I've a soft spot for humans crying. It's one of my many weaknesses. How else am I to be there for her, pray tell? You needn't worry, though. I've no interest in courting the girl."
Iscarel shrugs, and moves up beside him."Come. We should put Saul at ease...and by the way. Lle Eldalie naa baur.""
Not pulling away from the shadowy elf's stride, Marcus replies back in elvish, a hint of humor in his voice (for he truly wanted to believe Iscarel was more than the selfish prick he believed him to be)
Elvish:
I'll practice. I'd hate to insult you in your language and have you miss it.
He switches back to common, You can see Saul, I'm gonna get Samson and do a walk around
Ethaniel murmurs a curse under his breath as he hears the last part of the exchange between Iscarel and Marcus. Seeing them part, he sends a hard glance in the direction of the ranger, but walks in step with the bard.
Elvish:
"There are surely more of Saul's enemies present, licking their lips at the argument you two just had."
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
"Very well." says the elf, making up the stairs. "Oh? And Marcus?" he adds, with a smirk. "You weren't entirely wrong about me."
Iscarel smiles at Ethaniel's approach. "Hm? What of it? I do so love an audience. "'an lye ona sen nat'linduva, i'lye?" He pauses at the top of the stairs lowering his voice to a whisper. "Have you seen the halfling?"
Elvish:
Let's give them something to sing about, shall we?
Ethaniel glowers at Iscarel's reply, but says nothing in response. At mention of Tippy, however, his concern is apparent. He presents his disdain for Marcus for all to hear, but whispers about this?
"No..." Ethaniel twists his head around, trying to catch sight of the halfling. "Where has he gotten to now?"
Bouncer Venn being the only one to respond to the cooks call for help so far, moves in and looks around quickly and moves to grab the remaining snake as indicated by Tippy and the cook.
Readied attack vs Venn AC15 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d4 ⇒ 3 + Poison
Venn Grapple vs CMD13 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Acrobatics check to avoid falling prone DC10 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
AoO vs Venn due to Grapple vs AC15 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d4 ⇒ 1 + Poison
Venn Fort Save DC13 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 PASS
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
"Well tie me up and call me a Kuthite. Here I thought it was going to be a slow day."
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
Iscarel will double move to P8, by the far door. He'll peer from cover into the kitchens
Female Human Witch 2 (AC 12/12/10, HP 16/16, Conditions: Nil)
Ascaria moves to (N,11), staying carefully behind Marcus, and casts guidance in case something bad is going on. She holds the charge, however, and does not touch anyone until she knows what is happening.
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
DM_Waife_the_BiPolar wrote:
Iscarel wrote:
Iscarel will double move to P8, by the far door. He'll peer from cover into the kitchens
You can get to P,9 or O,9
Huh. Things get real fiddly with diagonal movement. O9 it is. What do we see in the room?
Marcus moves past Iscarel and into the room dropping Samson's lead, seeing the snake and drawing his Scimitar, finishing in M, 8 and trying to stab the reptile.
Male Elf Rogue 3 | Init +8 | Perc +6, low-light vision | AC 18/14/14 | DR/1 Bludgeoning | HP 14/15 | F +1 R +6 W +1; +2 vs charm and compulsion | CMB +2, CMD 16 | acid splash at will | mwk rapier +7 (1d6+4/18-20)
Skills:
Acrobatics +10, Bluff +7, Climb +4, Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +7, Perception +6, Perform (sing) +5, Perform (string) +5, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +10, Swim +4
I'll assume it's Iscarel's move, then the snakes. I may be wrong.
Iscarel will stroll leisurely into the room moving to L9, grinning at Tippy. "I might've known you'd find trouble." he says, closing his eyes and snapping his fingers as he mutters an incantation under his breath. "Miss me?"
Iscarel will cast Cause Fear (DC 13) in an attempt to flush it out from cover.