The lone foe curses at Hakon. "That is for Gorum to decide!" He retorts, taking a vicious hack. Then, he steps off to the side and draws out a small vial.
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Attack of Opp with Handaxe + Bless:1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Hakon grunts as struck across the chest. He simply snarls at the Kellid and claps his axes once before swinging.
Handaxe Attack + Bless:1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16 Handaxe Damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
And he tries to follow up with a second.
Handaxe Attack + Bless:1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21 Handaxe Damage:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Hakon's strikes leave the final foe gasping for breath and twitching slightly for a few seconds after he dies.
A cursory search reveals 4 unspent potions of cure light wounds (one of which was in the hands of the last Kellid), 2 greatswords, 2 heavy flails, 2 longbows, 2 longswords, 2 slings, 2 alchemist fires, a handful of arrows and sling stones, and 2 potions of unknown origin.
DC 15 Spellcraft:
2x potions of remove fear
The trek out of Numeria is tense, but uneventful.
DC 17 Perception:
Upon return to Ulisha's hideout, there are signs that someone has been around. Dust is disturbed in a few places, for sure, but whoever it was did not want anyone else to know they were here.
---------END PART 4---------
The next journal entry seems to point you near the River Kingdom city of Daggermark where there are nests of giant spiders.
DC 10 Knowledge (Local) or Diplomacy:
Daggermark is one f the River Kingdoms. It is an exercise in anarchy, as anyone can hire assassins at affordable rates.
DC 15:
These hires come from an Assassins’ Guild, which has found a particularly deadly partner in a Poisoners’ Guild that also operates out of Daggermark.
DC20:
Because anyone can hire an assassin, everyone in Daggermark tends to be overly polite. Most leaders don’t last very long, as anyone taking exception to their policies can hire deadly force rather easily.
[spoiler=DC25] Your knowledge of the social climate in Daggermak earns you a circumstance bonus later in this chapter!
DC 11 Knowledge(Nature):
Giant spiders are known for their venom, which is known to weaken their prey.
DC 16:
Spider webs contain a strong adhesive that is used as a stabilizer in volatile poisons. This adhesive is most valuable when it is fresh; the silk glands of a freshly killed spider are the best source.
DC21:
Your knowledge of exactly where the silk glands are located provides a +2 bonus on any check to harvest the glands!
I'm going to take this weekend off to focus on the local convention. Feel free to RP the end of the last chapter/the start of this one, and we'll likely pick things up on Monday.
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Hakon shoulders slump as combat is concluded. "Hah... Well, now we have their stuff too."
When they get back to the hideout, Hakon sighs as he looks around.
Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
He shrugs. "So... Where is this next place?"
---End of Part Four-Beginning of Part Five---
With the next location determined, Hakon scowls slightly.
Kn Local:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
He spat to the side. "Daggermark. City of Anarchy and home of the Assassin's Guild. Where people can buy death at an affordable rate. Grr... The Daggermark Poison's Guild is there as well and work closely with the Assassins."
Hakon frowns as he hears what we are sent out for. "Spider Sacs?"
Kn Nature:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Hakon shrugs, he doesn't recall anything useful about spiders.
HP 15/15|AC 16 Touch 14 Flat 12 |Init+3|Perception+5|Fort+5 Ref+5 Will+1
Yeah, they have a venom that their silk sacs helps to keep good for a long time. Makes you all weak and slow and fat. She pauses before adding with a grin, Gom-Gom says so.
"There are always people willing to take what others have worked hard to acquire Yoon. But if those people pick a fight with the wrong people... well this is what happens."
Back at the camp while discussing the next part of the mission.
perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4NOPE!
diplomacy:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
"You're right about Daggermark, Hakon. Assassins and killers for hire. The kind of dark place where Sarenrae's light rarely reaches"
M Half-orc Male Half-Orc Warpriest 1| AC 19 (t 11) (ff 16) | F+3, R+1, W+4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | Init +3, Darkvision, Per +4, SM +2 | HP 13/13 | Blessings 3/3 | Spells: 1st 2/2
Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Diplomacy:1d20 ⇒ 20
Well, at least in a town full of assassins, everyone is polite to one another, or at least that is what I've heard. Personally, I have no use for poison or assassination. I much prefer a straight-up fight!
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Hakon turns to Oloch. "Aye! Nothing like the rush of Battle! And the clash of Weapons! To some cowardly way of dealing death. There is no music in such... Slaughter."
Keeping your heads down turns out to be an excellent way to avoid trouble in Daggermark. The trex to the city is uneventful, and the quick turn into the Shroudwood to the East puts the city behind you for the time being. Signs of spider habitation are all over the woods here- -some especially large cobwebs link the highest branches. A cursory glance shows that most of these are abandoned.
A further trek into the shroudwood reeals webs that seem a bit fresher- -glistening white where the older ones were dull gray. These webs crisscross the canopy above, most strands meeting near the center to support a large globe of webbing the size of a large pumpkin.
Kyra, Hakon, and Mavaro notice a pair of spiders beginning to descend and defend their nest, but none of them can react fast enough to outpace the spiders. One descends (Brown) to the ground as the other (Red) sprays webbing all over Oloch!
Webs:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Surprise Round!
Up Next: Hakon, Mavaro, Kyra
Combat Table:
Status:
Oloch: Entangled
Brown Spider: On Ground
Red Spider: 20 Feet Up
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Hakon reacts and begins claps a couple times before pulling out one of his axes. "Right! Slaughter those bugs!"
Standard Action: Begin Inspired Rage
Move Action: Draw an Axe
Inspired Rage:
As a standard action, Hakon can give all allies who
accept it a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution, a +1
morale bonus to Will saves, and a –1 penalty to AC. Allies can accept
the bonuses and penalties on a round by round basis, but while
accepting the song, they can’t cast spells, use abilities requiring
concentration, or use Intelligence-based skills, Dexterity-based skills
(except Acrobatics, Fly, and Ride), or Charisma-based skills (except
Intimidate).
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Cursing the spiders, Hakon continues clapping as he cuts away the webbing before drawing his second axe.
Do I need to roll damage to remove the webbing? If so, I'll do that now.
Handaxe Damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Free Action: Continue Inspired Rage
Standard Action: Cut away webs
Move Action: Draw other axe
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
As he clears the last of the webbing from himself, Hakon claps his axes together once again. "Rah! Right, lets do this!"
He steps forward and swings an axe down upon the red insect.
Hand Axe Attack + Bless + Flank:1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 23 Hand Axe Damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Then he swings the other axe up to try to catch it in between the two blades.
Hand Axe Attack + Bless + Flank:1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 20 [dice=Hand Axe Damage:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Free Action: Continue Inspired Rage, and 5ft Step closer
Full Round: Full Attack with both weapons against the Red Spider
HP 15/15|AC 16 Touch 14 Flat 12 |Init+3|Perception+5|Fort+5 Ref+5 Will+1
Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Uhh.... That's an egg sac over there. Do we want to gather it and sell it as well? Yoon says while taking a few steps toward it. What do you think, Gom-Gom? Do we want a pet spider?
Can we aid on the survival/heal check? I'm no good, but I can help with my untrained +1, hopefully :-P
While Yoon is looking over the egg sack Kyra takes a look at the dead spider.
"I don't think i have encountered a spider as big as this before!"
heal:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
"If you cut carefully here..." says Kyra with a deft slice of her scimitar, "Then we should be able to extract it's silk gland. Does anyone want to try on the other spider?"
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
With combat over, Hakon simply shrugs and puts his axes back onto his belt. "Well, looks like everything is done. Lets get the other venom sac as well as that egg sac." He walks over to the remaining spider and tries his best to retrieve the sac from it.
Looking at it, he simply shrugs. "Huh, that is something I don't know anything about." He then decides to pull out an axe and chop off all eight of the legs before carrying it under his arm. "Maybe someone will want to get it out themselves back in town."
Kyra expertly harvests the silk glands from both spiders. With two intact glands and the egg sac, the party travels back into Daggermark proper.
Ulisha's note mentions a possible buyer- -one Johannes Vox- -but mentions that he doesn't pay well. The citizens of Daggermark exist in a state of perpetual tension, but it is certainly possible that you may be able to find a more lucrative buyer- -though keep in mind that your actions in Daggermark are always observed by someone, for good or for ill.
Should the party agree to go looking for another merchant, it will require Diplomacy (Gather Info) or Knowledge (Local) checks. If you prefer to keep your heads down and find Johannes Vox instead, please state so.
If you're looking for another buyer:
DC 15:
A gnome would-be apothecary, Ezmerlilly Vanderpoof, recently failed to deliver some promised goods to the Poisoners’ Guild. She needs something to appease the guild before they decide to drastically renegotiate their contract.
DC 25:
Though he has a reputation for being a fierce negotiator, dwarven merchant Narngar Ninefingers has run up quite the gambling debt. Debtors tend not to last long in a city of assassins, and Narngar is growing desperate for something he can sell to important patrons to prove that he’s worth keeping around.
HP 15/15|AC 16 Touch 14 Flat 12 |Init+3|Perception+5|Fort+5 Ref+5 Will+1
Well, what do you think? Yoon asks the group in general, rather than anyone individually, Gom-Gom wants more money, but I think it'd be saferer if we talked to the person we're supposed to.
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
In the Forest of Spiders
With the sac harvested from the spider, Hakon simply drops it and it hits the ground with a wet thump. "Well. With that done with, let's head back to the city and sell this stuff.
Back In the Town of Poison
With arriving back in Daggermark, Hakon notes who the contact was. He thinks back and tries to recall any others that may want to get what they found.
Kn Local:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19+1 If related to Dwarves.
Hakon nods. "I have heard of a gnome named Ezmerlilly. That person may pay more for the spider parts. We can check them first before we go to the other guy."
This is the first time posting on the phone. I hope it came out alright.
"Well if we're hunting out the best deal lets see if there is anyone else in the market for these items. I'll ask around as carefully as i can."
diplomacy:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
"It seems that this gnome may be our best option for a good price, though some people may not like us avoiding the original buyer. I think a little extra coin is worth a little risk."
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Hakon will assist as well, to see if there is someone more suited for the items they harvested.
"It appears there is also a Dwarven merchant called Narngar desperatly looking for something to sell. I guess when you build up gambling debts in a place like this you need to do what you can to keep people happy so they don't decide to... remove you."
M Half-orc Male Half-Orc Warpriest 1| AC 19 (t 11) (ff 16) | F+3, R+1, W+4 | CMB +4 CMD 15 | Init +3, Darkvision, Per +4, SM +2 | HP 13/13 | Blessings 3/3 | Spells: 1st 2/2
Hello and thank you very much for running this round!
Here are my name and PFD number:
Player: Siriak
PFS ID#: 12943
We play this round with pre-gens, then apply the certificate to one of our 1st level characters, correct? If that is the case, I am not sure which one of my PFS characters I will apply this to yet. When I figure it out, I will post the full PFS number and my faction. Thanks for your patience!
Alright. We'll give the others a chance to dot in, and head towards the Gralton Cemetery later tonight. (Can't do much more then a status update from my phone, now).
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Right, I believe I am in the right spot now. I hope we have fun together. I'll be using the Pregen Hakon for our adventures. :)
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Alright. Now that we're all here, bear with me. I'm a bit new to this side of the screen for PbPs. If there is anything I can clarify better, please don't hesitate to ask.
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Merry Christmas yesterday! Wishing everyone well and may everyone have fun! :)
Edit: My email for google is different than the one I use for Paizo as well. I'll request as well. Mine is a TMNT reference. >.>
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
(shrug) It's a mite slow, but I'm in no real rush, so it's fine by me. The character I'm going to apply it to won't be played until season 7, so the pacing is ok by me :-)
She's annoying but i guess that's the point really. I'm happy with the pacing so far though as I'm not in a rush to get through and i'm having fun trying to be as Kyra as i can be. :)
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
Hakon, NG Human Male Skald HP 10/10(11/11 W Raging) NL 0 | AC 16(15 W Raging), T: 12, FF:14 | CMB +3(+4W Raging, CMD 15 | Fort +3(+5 W Raging) Ref +2 Will +1(+2 W Raging) | Init +2 | Perception +3 | Speed 30ft.
I have to say that the situation is very amusing. It has started to make me laugh as I got a picture in my head of them rolling around, each one on top of the other, tying to gain control.
I have to say that the situation is very amusing. It has started to make me laugh as I got a picture in my head of them rolling around, each one on top of the other, tying to gain control.
You and me both!
All we're missing is a bard playing Yakety Sax in the background.
Outside the game note: There has been a death in my family- -this weekend is going to be a bit hectic with funeral arrangements. I know I don't usually update that much over the weekend anyway, but I figured I'd mention it, regardless.
I think after this portion I'll bow out. I recently joined the executive board of a film festival and after tonight's meeting I realized I'm going to have a full plate, so I'll be cutting back on my PbP activity.
Currently I'm playing in 6 games (including an AP) and GMing a Module. I think half of that will be much more manageable.
I think after this portion I'll bow out. I recently joined the executive board of a film festival and after tonight's meeting I realized I'm going to have a full plate, so I'll be cutting back on my PbP activity.
Currently I'm playing in 6 games (including an AP) and GMing a Module. I think half of that will be much more manageable.
Sounds good. And thanks for putting up with my first go as PvP GM. (any constructive criticism via PM would be appreciated!)
@Estra:I will endeavor to have you a chronicle PDF tonight or tomorrow. I'll send it via PM, unless you prefer another route.
Thanks much! I'll be GMing this next month so I'll be able to get full credit. I guess leave the PP/Gold section blank? Not sure how that works with PbP. Or you could just fill it out normally and I'll tack on my own sheet afterwards.
