DM Zyren's Heart of Journeys (Inactive)

Game Master Zyrenity

Iron Maiden is what he found;
But Ed was dead and in the ground;
Then tears welled up in sadness;
And he wondered But Can I Play with Madness;
Torture here was fast and stark;
And created a great Fear of the Dark;
Now he wonders if instead;
Will he Be Quick or Be Dead;
The time has come to end this game;
So Hallowed Be Thy Name;
As with the Flight of Icarus by the sun;
If we don't listen, we will be done.

Ok, we need a new band, to use songs from, I am taking recommendations.

Try this...

Sir Rekkart ignores Jez' questions and leads you back to the iron maiden. Meanwhile Killian answers Ragnvald's question

Blonde, dashing guy? Surely Alastir Wade, the prosecutor. Why?

In the torture chamber Rekkart has tried to open the gruesome torture instrument, but didn't have the power to accomplish it. But like he, you can also spot that there is a body trapped inside.

Halgrak just shakes his head and mutters

Better let the dead rest.

"Where'd he get the scar?" Ragnvald asks. Then muttering he looks down at his blade and presents his arm outward in a tight fist, On it is a blotchy brown mark that glows faintly as Ragnvald speaks. "Gorum, grant me the light to do your work." As he finishes the sword begins to glow. Holding the sword up to whatever peepholes are visible Ragnvald attempts to peer into the iron maiden to get a better look inside. "I ask because the man apparently took it personally."

Killian is puzzled for a moment, but then he nods slowly and explains

Yeah you're right. On the day of the trial he had a fairly fresh scar on his cheek...dunno where he got it from...How do you know about it?

Peering inside the iron maiden you think there is a nearly mummifyied body in it...most probably a man.

Listening to Ragnvald and Killian.

Was there a sign of a struggle when Mort's wife and child were killed? And how long before the trial did the killing occur? Was the trial almost immediate, or was there some time between the crime and the trial?

Sounds like Wade got a scratch when he attacked Mort's wife. Since Wade worked in the courthouse, he would have had easy access to Mort's axe.

Killian: The murders happened about three days before Mord was hanged...you really think Wade was it? But why? And why isn't he here with us then?

Perhaps he is here with us, lets see who is enjoying the iron maiden shall we.

Strength to open: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Wow, this is stuck tight, Attalas, can you give me a hand?

Rubbing his chin RAgnvald steps back from the iron maiden. "Because Mord was just as obssesed with law and due process.

Well then I suggest we start thinking like that, too...

Strength 1d20 ⇒ 2

Mobo grunts, gnawing at the iron maiden and trying to pry the heavy lid with tooth and claw. He flails at the device for far longer than he should.

Str Check 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Here, lemme help"

He gives Patrissa a wink as he starts prying the thing open.

Patrissa smiles and with a creaking noise Attalas manages to pull the maiden open. The following scene will most probably haunt you forever - Father Kelgaard

The body inside the maiden twitches and then rises from his steel sarcophagus ready to attack you. Putrid grey and green flesh falls from the ghastly priest's bones and you are sure that this must be Father Kelgaard the leader of the last party of adventurers that entered the courthouse.

Battle Mat

Nymeria' Initiative1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Mobo's Initiative1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Jezbazeel's Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Ragnvald's Initiative1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Attalas' Initiative1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Kelgaard's Initiative1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Attalas blinks for a moment...

awaiting turn

Nice pic isn't it^^

If you take the goody two shoes elf out of the equation, your average init roll was 4. Nice.

Seeing the monstrosity lurching forward I draw my blade and swing.

You know, these good folk seem to end up as not so good folk.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

"Mobo hopes one more hole will help!"

From 'neath the folds of his goblin felt, Mobo produces an immaculate pistol with an ivory handle with his left hand and aims at the walking corpse.

"Boomstick, meet dead guy. Dead guy, die again!"

Pistol Attack (vs Touch) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage 1d6 ⇒ 4

Love the picture...

Nymeria dashes into the room and behind Mobo. Move to P38
Aagh! What is that thing!?

Knowledge, Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

RD1:

Nymeria (resolved)
Mobo (resolved)
Jezbazeel (resolved)
Kelgaard (resolved)
Sir Rekkart (resolved)
Ragnvald
Attalas

Mobo's shot goes wild, but Jezbazeel hits the undead thing in the shoulder. The monster does not back away though and turns to her.

Keelgard attacking Jez/ Bite 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Keelgard attacking Jez/ Claw 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Keelgard attacking Jez/ Claw 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

If hit by a bite: Save Fort. Dc 15 to avoid ghoul fever affliction and another Fort Dc 15 to avoid paralysis.
If hit by claw: save only vs. paralysis.

@ Nymeria: You are unsure what kind of undead that is.

HP: -4/12

Fort Save Ghoul Fever: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Fort Save Paralysis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

And just line that, the blue haired chick falls the the ground, paralyzed and dying.

Sir Rekkart runs over to Jez, presses his hand on her forehead and mumbles a swift prayer to Iomedae.

Lay on hands1d6 ⇒ 1

But it does not help much.

HP:-3/12
Yeh - but at least he stabilized me.

Round 2

Back away from it!

Nymeria extends her hand over Mobo's head and a globe of greenish acid shoots out at the undead monster.

Acid Orb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 against touch
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Mobo's eyes look like two crimson lanterns as they go wide watching the green energy fly from Nymeria's fingertips over his head.

The acid orb will miss, I feel it :)

"Don't touch my friends you stupid!" Attalas looks annoyed whilst swinging his axe at the creature

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
3d6 + 12 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) + 12 = 24

Assuming Attalas didn't just smashe the offending ghoul into a fine paste.

Ragnvald is already prepared to laugh at Numeria's ludicrous statement. When the ghoul springs forth from the iron maiden he loses his composure and bursts into a roar of laughters."Finally! A true warrior approaches! Even in death he seeks the thrill of combat! Step forward son of carnage and test your mettle against Ragnvald!"

Will post actions when I know the results of Attalas's attack.

Father Kelgaard sidesteps Attalas' attack and turns to ragnvald ready to evade his attack too.

Posting ahead of time as R2 will happen while Im asleep probably!

R2

Attalas goes for a second shot...

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 4, 3) + 12 = 22

Round 2

HP: -3/12

I will continue napping, you all appear to be having fun with the ungood father.

RND1

Rather than meet the undead warrior blade to claw he throws his arms wide in an almost inviting gesture that's ruined by the pure psychotic malice writ all over his face. And then he starts to sing filling those around him with an unquenchable bloodlust, a hunger for carnage, and an overwhelming desire to slaughter there enemies in glorious battle.

RND2

Driven by a terrible frenzy Ragnvald crescendos somewhere in the second verse as he brings his blade down hard on the ghoul.

Swift: DESTRUCTIVE SMITE!
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
2d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 = 15

RD2:

Nymeria (resolved)
Mobo
Jezbazeel (resolved / unconscious)
Kelgaard
Sir Rekkart
Ragnvald (booked)
Attalas (booked)

Kelgaard turns to Attalas and Mobo feels beads of sweat running down his neck, should he miss now it might be the end for his big friend.

RD2:

Nymeria (resolved)
Mobo
Jezbazeel (resolved / unconscious)
Kelgaard
Sir Rekkart
Ragnvald (booked)
Attalas (booked)

Kelgaard turns to Attalas and Mobo feels beads of sweat running down his neck, should he miss now it might be the end for his big friend.

I am also paralyzed just to add to my inabilities.

LOl yeah-maybe Attalas will yoin you...it's a close call, if Keelgard survives Mobo's attack then he will try to paralyse the ogre...if he won't manage that, the ogre will kill him in return...

The blue haired chick took a mighty swing;
But ghoul's breath is a horrible thing;
She smelled it once and spun 'round;
With a surprised look she hit the ground;
Now her friends attack with vigor;
So she'll not need a grave digger;
On the floor she lays;
And there she stays;
Til the ogre with might;
And the Ulfen with fright;
Slay the ghoul as is just;
And return him to dust.

"Back into your pointy shell,
Mobo blast you back to Hell!
Blue hair lady sliced and fell,
But for deadder this won't end well."

Quick as lightning Mobo reloads Boomstick and points the barrel at the clergy-ghoul.

Pistol Attack vs Touch 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Shot/Powder left 4

Heh! Now it becomes interesting...I feel really evil now hrhr.

Keelgard attacking Attalas/ Bite 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Keelgard attacking Attalas/ Claw 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Keelgard attacking Attalas/ Claw 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Keelgard spins around, evades the misplaced shot and attacks the ogre!

C'mon Shifty, show me your saves, heh!

The ogre had already raised his weapon to a deadly blow, everyone held their breath, now it counted, will the ogre's resistances be strong enough?

Round 3

Enough! Nymeria says, once again gathering fire in her palms. She extends her hands towards the dead man and tendrils of searing flame engulf him.

Flaming Hands Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round zzzz

I continue to nap and watch cute little demons and dragons chase each other around my head.

Attalas saves

HP 10/15

Fort - Disease 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Fort - Paralysis 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Ouch - he has cooties~!

Attalas saves

HP 10/15

Fort - Disease 1d20+6
Fort - Paralysis 1d20+6

Ouch - he has cooties~!

Yoose nots gots cooties, dem only comes froms kisses and dat rotten batty done miss da kiss.

Even though Attals flinches as he is hit, his weapon comes down like a comet and blasts through the rotten body of Kelgaard...the undead is destroyed, but you still feel that this was a close fight...

"Attalas okay?

Mobo also sees if the blue haired dame is breathing.

Untrained Heal 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

As Mobo stands on her chest and opens her eyes to look, he notices she isn't breathing... so he hops down to check on Attalas.

"That thing gave me bloody lump."

Attalas looks at the torn flesh and the nasty grime around it from the unclean hit, and looks at the unusual state of the blue haired girl.

"I think something bad"

Sir Rekkart: Iomedae will not forsake me and so she will be healed!

With slightly too much pathos Sir Rekkart lays both his hands on Jezbazeel and tries to heal her.

Lay hands on boobs1d6 ⇒ 6

HP: 3/11

I will assume that I am no longer paralyzed.

Jez feels the healing power flowing through her and opens her eyes. Seeing the dirty old man with his hands on her chest she immediately slaps Sir Rekkart.

A moment later she realizes that he was actually healing her and says:

Oops, I am sorry Sir Rekkart, but you are lucky, usually when I awake to find a strange old man with his hands on my chest, he receives a broken jaw, not just a slap.

Jez then begins to get up and realizes that she is still woozy and has a fairly nasty rip in her arm where the ghoul clawed and bit her. She immediately sits back down and looks at her bloody arm while letting the confusion of being knocked out by a ghoul pass away.

A sword of steel is mighty cool;
But not when your bit by a ghoul;
His claws are grimy;
And his bite is slimy;
Without help real fast;
The next breath is last;
So now the blue haired flower;
Has felt the touch of death;
As well as Iomedae's power;
Which granted her another breath.

Sir Rekkart: The old paladin blushes and stammers Oh, I was taught to put my hands there when using Iomedae's healing powers, I'm sorry if I ummm...

Patrissa: I wonder if Attalas also possesses such healing powers in his hands.

Attalas is still looking at his wound, a bit concerned now that people are starting to talk of disease and infections.

It looks as though there is a bit of anger simmering away inside as he watches Rekkart.

"Where was Rekkart during fighting
He was scared of Ghouls was biting
I think Rekkart is a coward
Though by ghoul he'd be overpowered
Instead leave Ogre to do his work
Because Rekkart is a boob-touch jerk"

At Patrissa's comment, Attalas looks a little surprised and shocked... there is something in his eyes that doesn't seem right though, as if there is a very dark side that could bubble its way to the surface. Ogres are as Ogres are, and there is something quite wrong with this picture. It's as though Partissa is tempting a rather messy and painful fate, and at the back of his mind he is wrestling something he is trying to control.

"Rekkart let my friends get bit,
He not swing and he not hit,
Jezbazeel she threw a fit,
Cuz Rekkart went and grabbed her... chest."

Mobo grins up at the paladin, then tucks Boomstick back into his belt. "So if we not fix this, we end up like guy in pokey box?"

The time has come friends big and small;
To solve this crime and leave this hall;
Hobby from above was strung;
Gnomy dead without a tongue;
We need to find more hope;
Or tin can man again will grope;
Stretchy stretchy the can I will;
And toss him through the window sill;
Now Mobo lets use that gun;
Before I have to save Mort one.

Gonna avoid referencing Attalas and Patricia at present as I am not sure the censures would approve.