GM DSP presents Crown's Reach! (Inactive)

Game Master Darksmokepuncher

Wrinkling his face at the commotion, Osslend nods for Brynn to keep up the fight.

Probably best that we not even be associated with Cecil and Kayla right now as to not be suspected as agents. They'll figure something out.

I'm out of ideas on how to fight this lady and was hoping Bryce would suggest something, anything. Like shouting out advice like a cornerman type thing

You haven't just hit her yet...

... Truth

Shinami takes a deep breath concentrating his energy to his fists. Keeping track of her movements, he lashes out with a strike to her solar plexus.

Holy crap! A natural 20! What do I do for that?

You just hit a girl half your size.

You just hit a girl half your size.

She's just a little girl! you monster! ;-)

You just hit a girl half your size.

This! Also, you get to roll a critical confirmation, which is like another attack roll.

Bryce turns back from watching Cecil and Kayla, just in time to se Shinami launch a ferocious blow at Aya.

Roll the attack in which you got the nat 20 again. Same modifiers. If you hit we double the damage.

Seeing the fresh opponent step into the ring, Brynn tries to catch him offguard and quickly steps into him and carries his weight through his right haymaker.

Edit: Added "nonlethal"

Roll the attack in which you got the nat 20 again. Same modifiers. If you hit we double the damage.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Shinami sneaks a heavy blow under Aya's guard! She tries to block, but too late, and she leaves her face open!

Shinami capitalizes on the opening and scores a moster punch to Aya'a already messed up nose.
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Brynn also takes good advantage of his opponents distraced state and crushes the monk's jaw.

"That the only hit you get big man."

I'll post NPC actions when I get home from work.

Looks like Kayla might be offering the monks a little bit healing later on. Assuming Cecil doesn't get us detained or anything...

Fortitude save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Amazing...

Aya is stunned from Shinami's explosive attack.
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Bo flies at Brynn and tries to take his legs out from under him again!

Trip 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Brynn was ready and keeps his feet.
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The crowd, not wanting to be questioned, moves back to the tournament as two guards approach Kayla and Cecil.

Looking at Cecil:

"So, mage, what happened here?" Both guards hand stray over their sword hilts.

Dragoon's turn.

Looking at Cecil:

"So, mage, what happened here?" Both guards hand stray over their sword hilts.

Dragoon's turn.

"This man had an item with a necromantic aura. He resisted and I had to render him unconscious. I brought a healer with me so he'll be no worse for wear when he goes to trial. Do you have a good pair of manacles? we'll need those. A good gag too for the time being. We don't want him killing us all with a word when he wakes up, now do we?" Cecil say's with an undeniable tone of authority. "Also a good solid cloth. Oilskin if you have it. I'll need to wrap the dagger to keep it from affecting anyone." Cecil points to the dagger in the dirt."Also make sure no one touches it. It might kill them." Cecil say's without a note of sarcasm.

If the guards don't move at Cecil's commands (like staring at him dumbly) he will raise his eyebrows at them and say with a little irritation in his voice, "Now please! Time is a factor. Go go." Accenting with a quick wave of his hand.

"Lucky you came along then." He nods to the other guard, "Take him."

Looking back to Cecil. "You'll have to come with me too. Just until your story checks out."

Does the man need actual healing? If so Kayla will cast a CLW after he has been bound and gagged. 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Lucky you came along then." He nods to the other guard, "Take him."

Looking back to Cecil. "You'll have to come with me too. Just until your story checks out."

"Very well. I have my writ from the arcanum if that will suffice. " Cecil uses Mage hand to fold the dagger in the cloth and have it float along with him as he walks. Poe lands on Cecile shoulder as he calls owen, after the guards properly restrain the prisoner.

Thanks to Kayla's healing. The man comes to in a few steps, not a few hours.

"HRPMRH!"

The guard looks down at the man, draws his sword, and places it on the accused's throat.

"Ungag him." Once done, the man speaks.

"Unhand me! I am a paid agent of the crown!"

Horrified, the guard slams his hilt into the man's head, leaving him unconscious.

To Cecil: "This will take more time than I thought. You are not to leave the town under any circumstance. Do we understand each other mage?"

Turning to a subordinate, he adds. "Do not let the mage or the priest out of your sight."

Brynn's foot barely sliding to the side, he takes his other braced foot, plants it even more so, and goes in for a solid jab.

With a sigh, Kayla turns back towards the ring. "Unless you need us to accompany you somewhere right now, I'll just go back to watching the matches if you don't mind. There's a pair of handsome brothers that I'm cheering for."

Unless stopped Kayla moves back to where she can watch the match and continues cheering for Bo and Po. May as well keep cheering on the brothers since I'd rather not do anything to suggest we are associated with Brynn and Osslend just in case Cecil and I need to reveal that we are agents of the Crown. I also hope I didn't just lose my chance to have some fun later.

Brynn's jab is on target, but the monk is too quick. He parries the blow and returns fire with one of his own.

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Make a reflex save, DC 17 or you're flat footed.
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Kayla, you can watch the boxing. The guard follows you and stands nearby. I assume Cecil is there too?

I don't mean to metagame, nor do I claim to know all the rules, but most counter-attacks and parries that I'm familiar with are readied attacks, not just done at will. Am I missing something?

And here's the reflex save to save time in case the ruling stands:
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

I wonder what the chances are that the man is actually a paid agent of the crown? I suppose it could be possible he's in the employ of the Prince. This town would be an obvious spot for us to stop in, so if someone wanted to send another assassin at us it would be easy to guess when and where to attack us. Or he could have nothing to do with us and I'm just being paranoid since I was almost disemboweled during that last attempt on our lives. *sigh* I just had tryout for the Dragoons because I was getting so bored at the temple and wanted to get out and get some real world experience. They always say to be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it."

Bryce is too far away to make out details, but it seems like Cecil and Kayla are handling the situation with the cloaked observer. They've somehow picked up an extra companion, one of the town guards, but are back watching the matches.

Guess we'll get the full story later. And it looks like Shinami might not need me after all! Not sure if I'm glad about that or not - it might be nice to have a simple violent but not fatal fight. Bah, let the young 'uns have their fun. I'll fight if I have to, and not otherwise.

Seeing her off balance, Shinami shoots off a jab and follows with another forceful punch.

Forgot to use Ki for an extra attack

To Cecil: "This will take more time than I thought. You are not to leave the town under any circumstance. Do we understand each other mage?"

Turning to a subordinate, he adds. "Do not let the mage or the priest out of your sight."

Looking firmly at the guard captain, "You seem to be confused so allow me to enlighten you. I am Cecil vomSpirito of house spirito. Further I am a Mage of the arcanum. Both of which I can easily prove. Do not presume to bark orders at me like a common urchin. It is my right and responsibility to detain anyone practicing necromancy. Given that the aura came from an item this man might, and I stress might, be innocent. Now that we have that cleared up, captain, I highly recommend that you thank whatever god you venerate that I am who I say I am. Were I not the high standing member of this country I would have blasted you out of existence for your insolence. Cecil stares daggers at the guard"now that that's cleared up, pick up this man, drag him to whatever passes for a prison so I can check his story and make sure he doesn't harm anyone in this crowd. You're welcome to be present, but I wont be held responsible if you deviate from my instructions and this alleged necromancer kills you all and raises you as his unholy army. Now lead the way, captain." Cecil continues to stare at the captain silently, daring him to be defiant.

Kayla is unable to prevent herself from snickering during Cecil's tirade, but tries to cover it up by cheering Bo (or was it Po) even harder. Way to go Cecil. I suppose I'm just so used to following my superiors orders that it doesn't usually occur to me to question people. I have totally forgotten which brother I am cheering, but somehow I doubt they are unused to hearing a woman yelling out the other brother's name.

Aya's will save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Shinami manages to strike Aya twice more, but she weathers the blows.

Make a Perception check Shinami and Bryce

Cecil, make an intimidate.

Cecil, make an intimidate.

I was afraid of that. Hopefully I get some sort of serious bonus because people are generally afraid of mages in this realm and I've displayed "great power."

Intimidate 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Edit: Eh, not a terrible roll.

The guard shrinks under your tirade.

"I meant no offense Milord. I'm just trying to do me job, right? If it displeases you to wait, would you leave an address where I might contact you if needs be? I wouldn't want to put you out now would I? It's just that, he could be a royal agent. If'n he's telling the truth, I'd have to investigate, heh?"

Weathers the blows? Oh dear....

Perception - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

The guard shrinks under your tirade.

"I meant no offense Milord. I'm just trying to do me job, right? If it displeases you to wait, would you leave an address where I might contact you if needs be? I wouldn't want to put you out now would I? It's just that, he could be a royal agent. If'n he's telling the truth, I'd have to investigate, heh?"

Cecil say's much more calmly and politely, "You're actions are correct. Your tone is what I had an issue with. I will stay and assist the investigation as it is my duty and responsibility. Do you agree that the first step would be to talk to the man? Might I suggest someowhere out of the crowd. "

Shinami, I only meant that she wasn't stunned.

Aya seems to sway on her feet a bit, but she attacks just the same.

Attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 for 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 for 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

11 nonlethal
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"Of course." says the guardsman. "The barracks ain't far."

He leads you off, down a narrow street and to a small building. It has a central room with a few cots and two holding cells. the prisoner is tossed into one of these.

"Did you want to question him milord, or should we do it together?"

"Of course." says the guardsman. "The barracks ain't far."

He leads you off, down a narrow street and to a small building. It has a central room with a few cots and two holding cells. the prisoner is tossed into one of these.

"Did you want to question him milord, or should we do it together?"

"Together I think. I don't want there to be any room for doubt as to what occurs. "

"Having fun with our dance? If we keep this up, I'm going to have to buy you dinner; I feel like I've gotten to know you already!" Shinami pants as he takes another punch to the jaw.

I'll post combat now for use after Brynn does his fight for the next turn, I'm not sure which turn it is now, but I'm assuming since she just smacked me it's our turn?

Sorry to amend this DSP, but for the two hits on Aya after I stunned her should also get Sneak Attack damage because she lost her DEX to AC, correct?

Sneak Attack damage for the stunning fist attempt: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
Sneak Attack damage for the extra Ki hit: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

So sorry for not catching this sooner!

Not sure where we are in my combat, but I'm just going to assume I can continue boxing away?

Brynn leads with a slow haymaker to distract the brother, and throws a quick shin kick to his calf in hopes of a trip attempt.

Bo dodges the clumsy haymaker and barely moves his leg out of the way of Brynn's trip attempt. Bo takes a strong defensive stance: daring Brynn to strike again.

Your turn again sir.
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Aya staggers under Shinami's assault and takes a five foot step away. She meditates quickly with a few elaborate hand gestures and some of her vitality returns!

Your turn again sir.
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The guard splashes water on the prisoner's face to bring him around. He wakes sputtering and looks at you both defiantly.

Go ahead Cecil

The guard splashes water on the prisoner's face to bring him around. He wakes sputtering and looks at you both defiantly.

Go ahead Cecil

Before the guard splashes water and wakes the prisoner Cecil says to the guard(s), "Don't panic at what you're about to see. I assure you you're safe." Looking to Owen, "Drop the disguise please. I need the prisoner to be sufficiently intimidated when we talk to him." With that Owen drops his disguise and the guards can see him in all his unearthly glory.

Also while the man is unconscious Cecil will thoroughly search him for magic and magic paraphanelia (holy symbols or components/component pouches) Removing any such items and placing them far away from the prisoner.

With the prisoner laying on the floor and Owen's front Paw/Claw holding him down by the chest. Owen will be staring at the man's face looking less than friendly.

*guard splashes the man into consciousness* Cecil makes a point to be directly in the prisoners line of sight as he comes to. Cecil is holding a small crooked stick with glowing runes (just a stick with a minor prestidigitation effect on it to make it look like a wand).

Pointing the "wand" at the man's head Cecil say's clearly and firmly, "Explain yourself."

Edit: Taking 20 to search him for a total of 20.

Cecil's search of the man produces a bag of holding filled with 600 gold soverigns, a wax-sealed note with no seal, and a cloth mask.

Does this change any of your predescribed actions?

Cecil's search of the man produces a bag of holding filled with 600 gold soverigns, a wax-sealed note with no seal, and a cloth mask.

Does this change any of your predescribed actions?

Possibly. Explain "wax sealed note with no seal.

more specifically, if I crack the seal will mending be sufficient to put it back to gather and have it appear unmolested?

The letter is sealed with wax, but no signet ring or other sigil was used to identify the sender. Mending should suffice to reseal the note.

The letter is sealed with wax, but no signet ring or other sigil was used to identify the sender. Mending should suffice to reseal the note.

Before the man is woken carefully break the seal, read the letter, then re-seal the letter placing it back where i found it.

The letter reads:

"Greetings from his majes..."

The writing on the letter glows and explodes!

Damage 6d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 5, 5, 2) = 22 No save on that, sorry Cecil

The gurad and the prisoner try to jump away.

Guard Reflex save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Prisoner Reflex save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Cecil is barely standing after the blast. The other two men lie on the ground, obviously dead.

What do you do now?

I really should have known better, but wisdom isn't a strong suit of Cecil's.
"MOTHER F***ER!!" Cecil exclaims, all of his courtly training temporarily forgotten.
Holding his most injured side Cecil says between gritted teeth"Poe, ..." Who has been hanging out in the rafters."Go get Kayla. Bring her here quickly, but no one else."

Edit: who else is alive still with me in the room?