Action 1
Vi shook her head in exasperation. "Come on, you can do better. Did she say when, or where? Lives could be at risk here!"
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Heading back out, Vi said, "Maybe we should go back and check at the Anvil. Maybe Rathan's heard something."
The halfling had opted to stay behind again, choosing not to enjoy the sights of the city. While Bronwyn and the two forged had been staying at Squeak's place, and Vi had been heading home each night, Rathan had continued to stay at the Anvil. Probably didn't need to worry about paying for a bed either, he was a pretty popular fellow.
Action 2
As they read the owl-delivered message, Vi got a sick feeling in her stomach. "I think we should probably run. If they get there first, Rathan, her ladyship...everybody could be in mortal danger."
As they read the owl-delivered message, Vi got a sick feeling in her stomach. "I think we should probably run. If they get there first, Rathan, her ladyship...everybody could be in mortal danger."
"Agreed. Let us proceed with due speed," Palisade announced, accompanied by another whirring purr from Bastion. The 'forged nodded sagely at the sound. "My brother agrees, and greatly hungers for the blood of the unbelievers."
When the gnome proved fruitless,
"Our obvious course of action is to find Lady d'Cannith immediately. Does anyone have a method of determining her location?"
"Full Speed." agreed Squeak. "Given Vi's superior speed, she should go ahead to scout with Rathan. Bronwyn, Palisade and I will proceed at our full speed. Do not engage except to buy time."
Hey guys, as some of you with a high perception modifier may have noticed, my pace has slacked off a little bit here.
I'm going through some deadlines at work and getting home late with barely enough time to do my duties as a player in other PBPs.
Although I don't want to put a stop to any of the games that I'm GMing, the pace will suffer some but I expect to be able to get a turn recap out every 48 hours (instead of the 24 hours that I would like).
Hopefully, this will sort itself out in the next couple of weeks and we'll get back to the breakneck pace I enjoy.
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Action 1:
Bronwyn resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "Thank you. That information is most helpful. We wouldn't have put those pieces together."
Action 2:
As the large bird dive bombed towards them, Bronwyn shrieked and hid behind Palisade. When she was certain they weren't being attacked, she bent down and picked up the scrollcase.
"I agree with you all. The faster we return to the Broken Anvil, the better."
"Full Speed." agreed Squeak. "Given Vi's superior speed, she should go ahead to scout with Rathan. Bronwyn, Palisade and I will proceed at our full speed. Do not engage except to buy time."
Bronwyn picked up her pace, "I should be able to keep up with Vi."
“Instructions, gold, and supplies are in this pack. Take it and go. The letter in the left-hand pocket explains everything but you must leave now! Trust me. If you can accomplish this task, the reward will be ·vast.”
Palisade glanced at Lady d'Deneith for permission, then picked up the bag while interposing its body between the table and its ward - just in case it was trapped to explode on touch. While reaching for the bag, it noted the absence of jewellery it had noted the female wearing on the previous occasions they had met. She was trying to hide her allegiance, the 'forged surmised. But from whom? The 'forged who had been hounding them had not sought for House signets, and while Palisade considered itself a most indifferent observer of human beauty, it felt confident a large percentage of human males would find the female's features worthy of a second look. Thus, it doubted these meager measures would keep her safe from the 'forged pursuers. But perhaps there were other people whom she sought to avoid.
Perhaps it was not a good day to be a visiting member of House Cannith on Baron Merrix's territory.
Squeak could not stop himself from following d'Cannith panicked stare at the door. As she spoke his gaze remains fixed for enemies, and he took up an ambush position by the door. 'I can trust Palisade to deal with d'Cannith' he assured himself 'More important to remain ready to deal with incoming hostiles.'
Vi took in her ladyship's appearance - the fact that she was waiting for them, not making them wait for her; the fact that she was dirty and disheveled; the fact that even her signet ring was missing. That, and the fact that she was clearly afraid, convinced the rogue more than the danger was real.
Turning to Palisade, she said, "Hold tight to that." To her ladyship, she couldn't resist staying, "We warned you that pursuing this was dangerous. We will take a look at this, and then make our decision. We can promise no more than that."
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Keeping a keen eye out for followers, Vi led them out of the Anvil. In a soft voice, she said, "Follow me. We should stay away from Squeak's place - it's probably known by now. We'll go to one of Jorlyn's boltholes. He has one not far from here."
Bronwyn moved towards Lady Elaydren and sat down. She doesn't have to wait long before Elaydren pushed the bag towards them which Palisade moved towards. She strains to look around Palisade's large form in order to see their host. "Is this the last we'll see of you? If we have any questions based on this mysterious bag, is it possible to contact you?"
Bronwyn moved towards Lady Elaydren and sat down. She doesn't have to wait long before Elaydren pushed the bag towards them which Palisade moved towards. She strains to look around Palisade's large form in order to see their host. "Is this the last we'll see of you? If we have any questions based on this mysterious bag, is it possible to contact you?"
Elaydren shook her head, "No, I am traveling as well. I will contact you once I'm settled."
She looked at Vi and how the others seemed to take her in, changelings not being new to her, she asked, "Are you Arleth?"
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She added, "Rathan will be coming with me this time so he's nt joining you."
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I intend to recap later today.
Vi felt her skin crawl when the kobolds entered the room. The horrible little creatures were too-like swamp-lizards for her liking. Grabbing her wand, she activated it for the second time that day - only this time she was sure to need it. She then took a step closer to the hearth, to ensure that no foe came up beside her.
To the host, Vi called out, "Get out of here, and call the Guard! These people have recently attacked a House Sivis station, hurting the clerk and stealing a message. They come here intending harm!"
She then drew both daggers, and waited.
Bronwyn took a step forward and could only imagine the panic that Palisade or Squeak may be experiencing as their charge put herself closer to danger. But she needed to take the step closer to the kobolds in order to catch them in fire. As she took her step she was already speaking the words to make fire shoot out from her hands as she channeled the magic. The flames spewed towards the lizards burning everything in their path.
Squeak had started to move towards the door when the kobolds burst through. He fumbled for his hammer, only to see his charge charge! 'So MUCH FIRE!' he thought. A burst of pride in his cold heart accelerated its tick. He was stunned to see the kobolds somehow survive the inferno - and could do little other than add more fuel to the fire and hope it helped. The bomb flew true, but did little compared to Bronwyn's conflagration. the fuel inside reigniting Bronwyn's conflgaration and finally downing the cursed Kobolds.
"Bronwyn! Back!" he called, positioning himself between the attackers and his Objective.
Squeak had started to move towards the door when the kobolds burst through. He fumbled for his hammer, only to see his charge charge! 'So MUCH FIRE!' he thought. A burst of pride in his cold heart accelerated its tick.
The Kobolds were reduced to little more than wizened, twisted, charred wrecks. Taking his lead from Bronwyn he gifted his own fire to the surviving Kobolds. Though insufficient to kill, the damage inflicted was grevious indeed.
"Bronwyn! Back!" he called, positioning himself between the attackers and his Objective.
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Palisade saw enemies rushing at Lady d'Deneith and knew his course of action was clear. Drawing his newly acquired greatsword the 'forged rushed into combat to confront the enemy warforged, swinging his blade more to demand attention than to hit, which was fortunate as that was exactly what his hasty blow amounted to.
Bronwyn yelped in surprise as the remaining kobolds quickly closed the distance and even managed to draw blood from her. She took a step back, partly from reflex and partly because of Squeak's command, before aiming her finger at one of the kobolds and lighting him on fire.
Squeak stepped back to gain enough room to swing his own hammer - more interested in defence than attack. 'Critical damage to multiple subsystems. I can't take this one - not sure even Palisade can. Need to make sure it stays on target!' "All close up. Protect d'Cannith."
The kobolds only had 1 hp left so it made sense to get them killed.
As for Bronwyn being fire-proof, I don't know. Bronwyn?
I intend to recap later today.
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Vi was about to move in order to flank the kobold who'd hit Bronwyn, but then the wizard stepped back out of reach. Lacking any other options, she struck with both daggers, hoping to finish this one as quickly as Bronwyn had crisped up the other two.
Unfortunately, her attacks did little more than annoy the creature, and she prepared herself for retaliation.
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Out of the corner of her eye, Bronwyn saw the destruction dealt to Squeak and she felt...concern. She couldn't imagine there not being a Squeak. Knowing she was taking a risk to her own safety, she took a step to the side and used her grandfather's ring to cast fire at the warforged. She made use of the space between Palisade and Squeak to catch the warforged in as much flame as possible, fueled by her anger at how it had hurt her friend.
"SQUEAK!" Vi was shocked when she saw the big 'forged go down, and felt a rush of fear and rage flood through her. She despera
...She desperately wanted to run and help him, but knew she'd be opening herself up to attack if she did so. She didn't think she could help him, even if she got to him, anyway.
Focusing on the lizard-rats before her, she tried to channel her anger into her daggers, hoping to make them pay for the damage their boss had inflicted on her friend.
Her first dagger got caught up in the kobolds belt, but the second struck true, cutting deep into the creature's kidney. Dark blood seeped out, and the kobold staggered a moment, then fell bleeding to the floor.
Palisade had no way of visualizing its concern when unit Squeak fell before enemy attack. The numbers were not exactly favorable, and as before, the enemy 'forged proved a most effective combatant. But there was nothing else to do but to keep on fighting. Palisade knew Squeak was made well and made to last, so most likely he would remain repairable were they to prove victorious. Unfortunately, the enemy 'forged once again dodged Palisade's swing with insulting ease.
Turn 056 - Unit Squeak is Down
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Pleased with her success downing one of the horrible rat-lizards, Vi turned her attention to the second. Finally, a foe her own size. She knew she would be next to useless in helping bring down the big 'forged, but maybe she could at least prevent her friends from having to rescue her.
Again, her first dagger skipped off the kobolds armour, but the second scored a shallow wound across its chest. It wasn't enough to drop it, but eventually I'll get it to bleed to death, one drop at a time.
“Give me the d’Canith woman and you all live!”
Palisade considered the request for a moment; after all, it wasn't Lady d'Deneith the enemy was asking to exchange. But the damage dealt to unit Squeak required recompense, and there was no particular reason to believe in the integrity of the enemy's promise either. Thus Palisade replied with his sword, and this time the enemy failed to dodge aside in time. The heavy blade scored a deep wound from the 'forged's left c´shoulder down to its hip.
I need to find our 'ruling' on action points that I said I was going to put on the campaign page and didn't.
For now, go ahead and yes, you may use an AP to recall a spell.
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Bronwyn knew she had hurt the warforged but now it was going after Palisade. If both Palisade and Squeak fell, what would happen to her? Sure they were often overbearing but they were a constant for her that was oddly comforting. Digging down deep into her subconscious, she touched a pool of magic that she had been warned about using. She was pretty sure she'd have a headache in the morning but it was well worth it.
Taking a step to make sure the flames engulfed the warforged and not Palisade, Bronwyn released a new bout of flames.
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"What is WRONG with you people!" Vi screamed, as she watched Bronwyn fall. Of course, she was using the term "people" loosely. "B! Hold on!"
Maybe Rathan's player shows up and the little guy saves the day. :)
If not, Palisade is 'tanky' so he won't be killed easily.
Don't lose hope padawan. :)
“See how the weak fleshed fall under our might?”
"Declaration. Your fluids will become rust on this one's blade while your hear shall become a trophy for my elder brother," Palisade grated, its emotionless voice cold as it focused its single-eyes gazed on the creature that had dared strike down Lady d'Deneith. And before its own eye at that! Bastion's whirring squeak of righteous fury echoed in the chamber as the High Priest of the Creator-Goddess voiced his own displeasure and urged his little brother to greater effort.
Trading accuracy for power, Palisade took a quick step forward to knock the enemy half a step away from its fallen allied, while ramming its heavy blade at the enemy. The blunt tip skipped and slid on the enemy 'forged's armor, before sliding into the wound Palisade had carved a few seconds earlier. The light in its eye flashed as hydraulic muscles began whining with the effort of driving the blade through its enemy's softer internal structures.
Her foe was on its last legs - one more proper hit and it would be down. Then she could get to Bronwyn and Squeak. Concentrating on finding a fleshy part, Vi stuck twice.
The kobold dropped as the rogue opened two more holes in its flesh. Blood slicked the floor, and it stopped breathing. "Bronwyn! I'm coming!"
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Merry Christmas everyone!
With the enemy forces neutralized Palisade's first concern was naturally Lady d'Deneith's well-being. But soon as it managed to dislodge its sword from the remains of its foe and turned around individual Elaydren was already ministering her, forcing a healing potion down her throat. The moment Palisade could see her eyes fluttering as she fought her way back to consciousness the 'forged turned to its comrade lying on a bed of smoldering floor.
It took a true effort, but Palisade did manage to drag its squadmate's unnaturally heavy body away from the path of the flames. Without wasting further time, Palisade reached for one of the repair oils it had purchased for just these kind of eventualities and broke the bottle in its fist, watching as the oils inside poured down on unit Squeak's body and began mending the alchemist's deep wounds.
With the immediate bodily needs of its companions taken care of, Palisade turned to the secondary issue of the fire. Clearly, there seemed little point in staying inside the building to watch it burn down - they could just as well leave - but it considered the possibility of the owner of the property laying blame on them for 'bringing their trouble inside' as it were. Dodging the attentions of the Sharn Watch would not be beneficial to them, so at least the modicum of effort to aid seemed appropriate.
Drawing its sword for the moment it took to cut a heavy tapestry off the wall, Palisade crapped the heavy cloth around himself like a cloak for ease of transport as it took a few hurried steps towards the flames, whirled around to cast the thing over the flames and without undue pause proceeded to stomp on the covered flames with its steel boots in an effort to beat down the fire.
Vi ran to Bronwyn's side, but she was already picking herself up, if somewhat wobbly. Her gown was covered in blood, but she would live.
Coughing up smoke, Vi looked at the panicked bystanders and shouted, "You! And you, come on help us! Get water from the kitchen. We can still put this out. Let's go!"
Following her own advice, she grabbed two pitchers of ale from a nearby table and threw their contents onto the blaze.