Dungeon World PBP play (Inactive)

Game Master Elsine

Ron lands with minimal injury as he is thrown clear of Roshan and the Godslayer.

Defy Danger Dex Bless: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 = 11

He blinks as he is momentarily blinded, not by Roshan, but by a flash of divine light in the direction of the town. Right on time my friend...

Spending 4 gambit.

He then sprints towards Tom, moving between the Cleric and the Godslayer.

Defend Bless: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 1 = 13

defy danger bless: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7

I successfully dodge out of the way of her barb, but I have to dodge away, unable to press the attack. I collect myself for a moment and take stock of the battle

discern reality: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 = 8

What here is valuable or useful to me?

Belym pauses for a few moments to re-focus, trying to regain the focus needed to shape her Conduit's energy. She carefully studies her opponent's movements, looking for a way to slow her down.

Discern Realities: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 1 = 3

Oh, come on....

Saw Volsung's note about introducing my owl too late to edit my post, so I'm going to append it

I squint at the chaos of the battle, trying to understand what I can exploit for advantage in the battle when I spy something glistening in the morning sun, drawing my attention to something I might have otherwise missed.

Percival adds his cunning (+2) to my discern reality roll for a total of 10. With his aid, my full list of questions is:

• What here is useful or valuable to me?
• What should I be on the lookout for?
• What is about to happen

On the bright side, you'll definitely make level 7 if you survive.

I'm going to just give an idea of what happens

Tom stands firm, and even wound the godslayer, however lightly. though you bear a high cost for it. Yeah, damage was the move. Ron interposes himself between you and the godslayer.

Roshan is unable to latch onto the woman, but blinds her, and catches the strap of her armour, which falls to the ground, leaving her unarmoured.

Conwall watches, noticing three things. firstly, her power comes from her sword. every time she uses any supernatural ability, her grip tightens, and sword glows slightly. you've seen something similar in the skysteel staves that elven magi often forge). Secondly, you hear hoofbeats coming up the Marshway. thirdly, the woman is changing into an aggressive stance, she plans to eviscerate Ron.

As she brings the point of her blade to bear against Ron. but a voice echoes across the marsh, and an arrow sprouts from the godslayer's back. Godslayer, I abjure thee in the name of Mersile, lady of light, goddess of healing and bringer of justice. shouts one of the figures on horseback, closing quickly with your group

Ron, you need to DD. Ron & Belym both recognize the voice as belonging to thaddeus, and those two and Conwall recognize the second figure as Scath. there are enough people that between sheer numbers and blindness, she can't maintain a proper guard. H&S no longer requires a DD to get in range.

With the Godslayer distracted, Belym launches a barrage of boulders, hoping to catch her with her guard down.

Channel Giant's Sharpened Stones: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6
Damage (forceful, 2 piercing, Overchannel): 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + (4) = 5

...

Tom sees Belym gathering stones to launch at the Godslayer, and rushes in to shoulder her and force her to stumble for just long enough to fail avoiding the stones.

Aid(Belym): 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 1 = 6

Well, I tried.

Tom!

Ron stays with Tom during the mad charge, protecting his flank.

Spend my last gambit to turn Tom's aid roll 6 to a 7.

Volsung, what's the context for the DD roll? Is this to get over to Tom for the defend, or to avoid a blow? Regardless, here's the roll + bless so you can decide the correct stat.

Defy Danger (no stat added): 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 1 = 8

incoming blow, sorry. I'm just guessing here, but you'll be using dex?

incoming blow, sorry. I'm just guessing here, but you'll be using dex?

Dex all day every day if I can.

After spinning through the air, sword's flashing through the air as counterbalance like a cat, Roshan lands and skids back on her heels. She doesn't hear the incoming horses or the abjuration. She doesn't really see anyone else.

All she sees is the Godslayer's flagging endurance.

The templar advances with Willow in the Winds, but shifts, first to Rose in Blossom, then twists, extending into a precarious lunge with the left and bringing the other blade down in an adaptation of Parting the Silk. A small part of her decides that one should be called Shepherd's Sheers.
Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 + 1 = 10
Smite: 1d8 + 1d4 + 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + (3) + (4) + 1 + 2 = 16

As the blades ring against eachother, a wave of boiling air tears forward through the Godslayer.

It is Roshan's prerogative to incapacitate the Godslayer, not kill her, and once she's down, she'll begin to defend her if others continue to attack.

Having been Aided up to a 7-9, Belym will use her body as a dam and take 1d4 damage.

My Body is a Dam: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Do I undo marking XP with that gambit? I imagine so.

~~~~ Ron survives a blow ~~~~

Tom reaches with a bloody hand to place a palm on Ron.

Cast a Spell(Cure Wounds): 2d6 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 - 2 = 11 Empower, target myself, forget the spell -_-
Heal(Ron): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Heal(Tom): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

I have stopped the bleeding, go! Help Roshan out her perversion of faith down for good! The exhaustion and hits earlier leave Tom too weak to properly cast the spell again.

Perfect. With the Godslayer distracted and her weakness known, it's time to strike. There are few things that a well-placed skysteel blade cannot shatter. Let's hope her sword isn't one of them. I wait until her sword crosses Roshan's, when there is already strain against the blade, and I cleave it in two.

bend bars lift gates, bless, discern: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 = 13

The cut is fast, quiet and leaves Catastrophe unharmed.

Remind me who Scath is?

Scath and Thaddeus were both PCs that left before you joined. Thaddeus was a paladin, Scath was a ranger.

Oh, I do remember Scath! His grandfather saved my uncle's caravan!

You needed to DD before my heal, you need to roll that still...

You needed to DD before my heal, you need to roll that still...

Me? I rolled that 8 which is probably an 11.

more blows slam into the godslayer's body and gold blood flows like wine at a bacchanal. but the g=true final blow is delivered by Conwall. gold-copper shards fall tot he ground, and the godslayer is left wielding only a hilt. For a breif moment following the blow, Catastrophe seems wreathed in shadow, but it passes quickly.

the godslayer lets loose a wail as the sword is sundered, a cry of profound loss, before keeling over, moments from succumbing to her injuries. what does everyone do?

Who is predictable now, mortal? I say, stepping back from her shriveling form. I don't know if anyone intends to contain her, or strike the fatal blow.

Percival lands on my shoulder as I step away from her to check on the wounded. Can't have Roshan thinking I care more about glory than the safety of my troops. I don't even claim her for my total, even though she's worth at least five.

Roshan draws the pin from her turban, holding it over the hilt of her talwar and brandishing it as a badge of office. "This lost soul is hereby under the protection of the Red Vance. Until her confession is heard and she is no longer deemed a threat to humanity, any unsanctioned violence against her person violates the Vancian Compact." It's when she looks up from reciting the lines that she notices the incoming folk on horseback.

Defend: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 2 = 9 Possibly blessed? A consecrate would be particularly cinematic right about now. Especially against a follower of Mersile.
Parley: 2d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 2) - 1 = 7 phew!

Ron places Remorse on his back and approaches the Godslayer. He makes no menacing motions, but places a hand on her shoulder.

Roshan if you prevent this Ron won't fight you and will withdraw.

Cast Charm Person: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 = 11

Its ok. Yer safe now.

Ron gives her a healing potion.

Roshan and Ron

Thaddeus steps forward, sword raised, but as Roshan kneels next to her, he sheathes his blade, and watches as Ron join's the templar. You'd do well to kill her, Ron. She has killed hundreds, blasphemed against every god. She is dangerous he advises, backing off nonetheless. meanwhile, the god-slayer slips into an uneasy unconsciousness. you have a few minutes before the potion heals her enough to wake, what do you do?

Conwall

it would seem that two of the milita attempted to assist one, one's leg was broken, and another was struck with one of her darts. as you move to tend them, Scath joins you, bandages and herbs in hand. What exactly has Ron gotten himself into this time... a literal, flesh and blood god. he sighs. what do you do?

Destroy her, Roshan. We can capture her soul in eternal purgatory and let her confess at any time, her body is not required for any of this, Tom say solemnly. But please hurry, the greater damage from this attack requires my attention so the ritual to trap her into a gem should hurry to not let this heretic bleed our soldiers to death that could be prevented.

The blessings Tom held are dropped as he approaches with the astral gem.

Cast a Spell(Trap Soul): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 = 13

I'm casting the spell now because I'm not sure what my schedule will be like so close to the holidays.

Roshan runs her blades across her robes and sheaths them, then unbuckles her interrogation kit. From within, she draws a set of manacles and collar. The manacles bear an inward-pointing screw, and the collar, finely worked, bears a socket which fits the soul stone. "I have worked with a Caloused Hand before, Brother Bonney. If we must ride at speed we can drag her until she is ruined, but until then, suffering resides in the flesh. Your stone will be a sweet release from what she faces ahead."

I shake my head good-naturedly. She was hardly a bark and sap god. Just a person who found herself with more power than she knew what to do with. I'm pleased that you joined us when you did. It made a difference. How did you know where to find us?

Belym's eyes take in the shadow that was cast by the broken blade. With the Godslayer seemingly taken care of, the dwarf returns to the walkway. " Nicely done, Conwall. Scath, Thaddeus, good to see you again ", she says quietly, as she sets about gathering the fragments of the sword.

Ron places Remorse on his back and approaches the Godslayer. He makes no menacing motions, but places a hand on her shoulder.

Roshan if you prevent this Ron won't fight you and will withdraw.

[Dice=Cast Charm Person]2d6+3

Its ok. Yer safe now.

Ron gives her a healing potion.

If she was unconscious, then I wouldn't have cast the charm person.

Ron approaches Thaddeus and Scath with a grim smile. It is good to see ye again, brothers. He gestures to Roshan and the Godslayer. She has information that we need. I promise ye I will not let her roam free again. More importantly, we have wounded. Would ye lend a hand?

Conwall, please keep yer eyes peeled. It'd be a fine time for another attack.

Ron and the newcomers join Tom in tending to the wounded.

Tom looks at Roshan, I admire your conviction, but I disagree with your choice. I hope I will not get a chance t' gloat. And he walks away trying to figure out how to clean this sword. He settles for rubbing the blade carefully on the walkway before sheathing it rather than risk touching cloth.

Tom spends as much time as he can preparing herbs and bandages, and apply them to the wounded - including himself.

Tom, Roshan, and Belym heal 10 hit points.

How many herbs/bandages would be reasonable to take from my inventory?

I'm only down 1 HP :p Bandages heal 4 each RAW, poultices are 7.

My move says any time I heal I add my level to the healing.

Roshan can expend her own bandage, but will let Tom apply it correctly. I gotta get to a PC to write up the fluff, but in case the rest of the RP moves on, there's going to be an inquisition, some robe-dyeing and the starting work on a fresh shield.
Penance: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Inquisition: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 = 9

Once the wounded are tended to, Ron approaches the Godslayer and removes her armor. He squints at Roshan for a moment, nods to himself, and then moves off the side. He spends about half an hour tweaking straps and buckles while occasionally casting sidelong glances at Roshan.

Once he is satisfied, he carries the armor to Roshan. It should be close enough, but it won't be perfect. Still, it be a damn sight better than what ye got on right now. Ye'll have to see a proper blacksmith when we return to town.

He attempts to casually walk away from Roshan but he fails miserably.

Conwall

Happy to help. the situation has been... unusual. we came here pursuing a pair of elves who assaulted Jericho back in Norwhich. we stuck around to defend the town from Einora, while you and Ron dealt with her yourselves. Ron has been in contact with us, and told Thads that he expected her to attack this morning. Thaddeus demanded we go, he couldn't risk Jeslei escaping. Scath offers as he binds and braces a man's leg. On the subject, do you know anything about those elves. they certainly knew you

Belym

A calloused hand, and a member of the inquisition... your company has grown strange indeed Thaddeus remarks as he watches Roshan bind the woman. How do you fare? Have you made progress on your quest? he asks taking a seat beside you

Ron

The godslayer's armour is a breatplate and partial suit of chain mail, both made of gold-orange enameled steel. The stats are 2 armor, worn, clumsy, infamous, 3 weight

After he finishes with Belym, Thaddeus joins you by the fire. Ron, thank you for the opportunity. however, I would implore you, be wary around Roshan. She is an inquisitor, they are not an easy people. also, I was told you had set out with a mermain, where are they? he asks

Roshan

Gonna wait on the fluff

tom

Decide if you heal them 9 (Using Bandages) or 13 (Using poultices) and subtract the right amount

Heeeeey...are we sure this is actually the godslayer?

I'm level 6 so isn't 6+4?... and I used one full set of bandages (3 uses). I meant for the miscellaneous injured people in the camp. I thought the last few times we just marked X number of uses based on how bad off the injured were.

We won't know for sure until she is dead. If she is the Godslayer my quest will be at an end and we have confirmation.

Oh, yeah, bandages are 4. mea culpa, Ihad the number 3 in my head for some reason

I'm just going to mark 6 extra uses of bandages for the camp.

Sounds good

"I am....Doing well, mostly. I've a good lead on some clanmates, but this business seemed more important, so I haven't had a chance to pursue it. What of yourself? Were you able to recover your amulet?"

To respond to Scarth's question I did know them, yes. Vile racists. They've been...dealt with.

After healing what he could, and burying the rest, Tom returns to Roshan's business which is easy for him to find with the guidance given to him from his pledge to Iisac. He waits for her to finish her work.

Belym

aye, I was. took me a week to track down Larrick and he put up a fight, but he fell, as all Mersiels enemies do. he says, a bit of pride in his voice. You say you've found your clanmates. are they safe? What are you going to do when you find them? He asks. what do you do?

Conwall

I'm sorry Scath says I know what it's like to have your neighbor turn against you. I understand if you don't want to say it, but I must ask. Why dd you leave the forest? he asks, out of earshot of the others. what do you do?

Tom

after you finish, you hear a sound from within your pocket, the one containing Lydus's gem. it sounds like he's talking. what do you do?

Finally wish to speak, Lydus?

Tom continues his walk while holding the gem.

" They were apparently well as they passed through Ghostmoore. Einora was taunting me with their condition, but either she's bluffing, or the best way to help them is to deal with her. Once I find them..." She gestures, and lets a few pebbles fall from her fingers. " See how they react to that. Help them with the new mine. Find out why the alarms didn't work at the old one. Try to settle back in."

tom

Yes, I've bee trying to all night, but there was a load of bandages over me Lydus says Before you stuffed me in there, you called me a liar... what do you mean? he asks what do you do?

Roshan

As you forcibly disrobe and tactically maim her, the godslayer barks out.

• Her walls are a meter of brass, with demonic patrols along them, you couldn't get in.
• Besides, even if you did, the lady of treason cannot even be wounded by any substance or weapon, besides those made of Divine ore
• My sword made me exceptional, I was merely an great warrior until I took it up. the blade allowed me to kill gods

what do you do?

Belym

Will you stay with old ron? Thaddeus asks, drawing his sword out, and retrieving a whetstone and oil-rag from his pack. what do you do?

I cringe a little, but he deserves the truth. Sex scandal. It was easier just to leave.

im confused, I thought the godslayer was the new lady of treason. They're two different people?