GM_MG's Hell's Rebels

Game Master GM_MG

well, that didn't go as planned... as the guard charges down the hall and falls in a flurry of bolts and gunfire. Figuring now as good a time as any to make an entrance, Rath moves through the party and down the hall. Seeing the weakling hiding behind the open doorway, the cowardice enrages him as he approaches and swings around the door.

move to G12, free action to begin rage, attack on red

attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29

damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Two

Blue grabs a bag from his belt and tosses it at Rathgur. Then he steps a bit closer to the action.

Tanglefoot Bag Attack vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Entangled on a succesful hit.

DC 15 Reflex save to avoid being glued to the spot if hit is succesful

Dyst is up, Lily on deck.

What in tarnation! now I'm talking like Dec's bad impression of Huck

reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Dyst moves up quietly and attempts to open the closed door next to him to see if anyone is preparing to jump us.

Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28

Dagger is still in hand, so no tools readied to pick it if it’s lock. If a standard action is left, total defense

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Two

The door is locked.

Lily double moves up to spot H11 and lowers her hood.

You guys will fall by the power of Milani!

On the first successful melee hit they have to make a DC16 Will Save because of Stunning Barrier

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Two

Green charges forward, attacking at Lily with a short sword.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Kossrani charges Lily, dropping his bow and drawing a heavy mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Will save if needed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Huck is up, Jeeves on Deck.

While moving within range of these retched sellsnouts, Huck loads Bessy before focusing his aim on that damned dwarf.

Move action to move to H15 while reloading Bessy. Swift action to spend a Grit to Focus Aim, Standard to fire.

R.Touch Attack vs Kossrani: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage, B/P: 1d8 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 5 = 10

I regain 1 grit point on crit or if target is dropped to 0hp or less

While moving within range of these retched sellsnouts, Huck loads Bessy before focusing his aim on that damned dwarf.

Move action to move to H15 while reloading Bessy. Swift action to spend a Grit to Focus Aim, Standard to fire.

[dice=R.Touch Attack vs Kossrani]1d20 + 8
[dice=Damage, B/P]1d8 + 1 + 5

** spoiler omitted **

I regain 1 grit point on crit or if target is dropped to 0hp or less

Your shot hits him easily, and he appears to take all of the damage.

Jeeves steps up behind his master’s red-skinned compatriot and reached out with his long arms to trip the human in front of him.

move action to G13, standard action to trip Green (provokes if he has reach)

trip on Green -4 for soft cover: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 4 = 24

Move action reload the crossbow. Standard action move forward to G16

Berries 18 (11, 7)

Declan looked back at the door and wished they’d closed it behind them. Although with that scoundrel blasting away with his hand-cannon who knows if it would have mattered. I’d better hurry this along.

He uttered a quick arcane phrase and with a flick of his wrist attempted to distract the dwarf.

He whispered to Huck, ”I think we ain’t got time to tinker with them locks on the cells. Can ya blast ‘em open?”

move action to G17, standard to Daze Kossrani (DC 14 Will or dazed for one round), free action to talk

Declan looked back at the door and wished they’d closed it behind them. Although with that scoundrel blasting away with his hand-cannon who knows if it would have mattered. I’d better hurry this along.

He uttered a quick arcane phrase and with a flick of his wrist attempted to distract the dwarf.

He whispered to Huck, ”I think we ain’t got time to tinker with them locks on the cells. Can ya blast ‘em open?”

move action to G17, standard to Daze Kossrani (DC 14 Will or dazed for one round), free action to talk

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

yes, fools, come to me... he thinks as the goons move up

5' step to F11, standard attack on green

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

You're next Kossrani as he lifts his axe from the 3rd guard he's killed today and points at the dwarf

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Three

Blue moves forward, attempting to use acrobatics to avoid the attack of opportunity from Rathgur.

Acrobatics, looking to beat Rathgur's CMD: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Attack roll: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4) = 7

Dyst is up.

Dysts rushes towards the prone enemy for an easy stab.

Attack (against prone green): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Damage (Sharpened): 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

hahahaha, another one wants a taste

AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Lily looks up at Kossrani and laughs.

Nice try Kossrani, why don't you feel how this brand feels.

Using halfling trait adaptable luck for a +2 attack

Brand Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

After the attack take a 5ft step away from Kossrani

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Three

Green pulls a potion from their belt.

Kossrani attacks again, swinging at Dyst.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Huck is up.

"Oh how I enjoy watchin you varmits fall. Nothin like a good tussel to get the blood pumpin. Hey dwarf, Bessy here want's another dance. Be a good lad and show er a good time, ya?"

Taking a move action to reload, swift to focus aim, standard to give Koss a facefull of BOOMSTICK!

R.Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 = 23
Damage, B/P: 1d8 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 5 = 7

Jeeves choked up on his greataxe and tried to end the fight.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
1d12 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

5’ step to H12, free action to grab axe with second hand, standard to attack, free action to let go with second hand to free up slam for AoOs

Standard action Evil Eye hex on the dwarf.

Glaring at Kossrani"You, little one, are being a pest!"

Move action to G10

Berries 18 (11, 7)

Declan glared at Huck after his suggestion was ignored.
I just can’t find good help these days .

He looked over at Kossrani and then the other guards, and finally at any hooks on the wall, hoping to spot a set of keys.

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

move and standard to attempt active perception

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Three

You spot the keys on Kossrani's belt.

Declan wanted to use his telekinetic spell to snatch those keys, but knew the weak spell would never work on something on the dwarf's person. So he opted to try to prevent the guard from drinking that potion that he'd rather remain intact for their use.

cast Daze on Green (DC 14 Will or lose next turn)

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Three

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Rathgur is up.

5' step to G10, standard action to hit Kossrani

Feeling the strength of his rage fill him, Rath moves up close to the evil dwarf

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

damage: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

Round Four

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The dwarf collapses in a heap.

Out of initiative, you guys can kill or restrain the remaining guard at your discretion.

As soon as the sounds of combat fade, the locked door in the other room begins rattling.

”Let us out! a male voice shouts from within.

As the last vestiges of combat fade, so does the rage. Everything slows back down, colors fade, weakness comes...

rage ends, fatigued for 6 rounds

“Bob” grabs the keys off of Kossrani’s belt and opens the cell door.

Jeeves strips off Kossrani’s armor and gathers it along with his other belongings.

”We should have the prisoners grab the weapons from the armory and don the unsullied armor—though quickly—to help conceal that they are prisoners and protect them. Plus it will help us to carry all of this.”

perception to search for valuables: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

The mercenaries appear to have converted a managers office into their temporary prison. Inside, you see 6 people (4 humans, a dwarf, and a half-orc). They all wear filthy rags, and seem to be in poor health, but uninjured. The others seem to defer to a middle-aged human man with salt-and-pepper hair, who steps forward to eye you warily.

”Well, I don't know if you folks are Asmodeans or not. If you are, sounds like you found out ol' Kossrani was skimming a bit. If you're not, I imagine you're our rescue party. So which is it?”

Kossrani has two potions of cure moderate wounds, a masterwork heavy mace, masterwork heavy steel shield, and +1 chain mail. The four guards are wearing studded leather and carry short swords and daggers. You are able to find 4 thunderstones and 3 tanglefoot bags on the others.

Lily walks over to the staggered guard and hit him with a brand attack to finish him off then stands up and looks at the prisoners.

Hell no we are not those Asmodean scum. Milani has guided us to you and we will take you out of here

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Huck, taking a brief moment to reload Bessy before placing her firmly in her holster. "Oh Lily, care to take care of this last snout licker? I know how you love to leave a calling card." Laughing a bit before tending to the still breathing guard. "If not, I'll be happy to finish him off myself."

Regardless of how the first bit plays out, the following would take place after

Diplomacy to befriend and calm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Huck, scoffing at the thought of being Asmodean, tips his hat to the newly freed prisoners. "Name's Huck, and I reckon yall will be wanting out of this slumbucket ya? Well wouldn't ya know it, we aim to rescue yall.

Perception to look around the three unchecked rooms: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 5:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

”The name's Forvian Crowe, and these men are my crew. We're adventurers and mercenaries, more or less. Must have made a ended up on a list, because the Dottari rounded us up on the Night of Ashes. After a few days in Castle Kintargo they stuck us here, told us to work the salt as part of our 'debt to Her Infernal Majesty.” He spits.

”I can't rightly thank you enough for this. Don't know what you have to gain for breaking out a handful of old soldiers, but anything we can do to help pay off this debt, we're willing. Stout arms and brave hearts, the lot of them,” he says, gesturing to his men. Even in their exhausted state, they swell with pride at his praise.

”Perhaps we should get going. That Alkenstar contraption made a bit of a racket; neighbors aren't likely too nosey here, but you never know, there's bootlickers to be found all over, and they may send for the Dottari.”

Looking curiously at the former prisoners. ”Well, hi there. Anyone hungry?”. Leila plucks berries and hands them to any that show interest.

Wandering and checking the rooms
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Eyeing up the old wagon. ”Oh, this’ll do nicely.”

Casting Wood Shape on the old cart, Leila manipulates the wood as best she can turning it into a moderately large, if basic looking, raven shape.

”Ok, we can go now.”

Declan went about tidying up the poor filthy prisoners and helped them into the armor. He didn’t let his “Bob” mask slip, still paranoid of his involvement in this little rebellion being divulged to the wrong person.

disguise: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Declan casts Prestidigitation on each prisoner and aids with the donning and makes suggestions to aid in their impersonation of guards.

knowledge local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Pharast 15th, 4715, around 6:00 PM
Sallix Salt Works

With the escaped prisoners in tow—now outfitted with the gear of their late captors—you are able to leave without too much trouble. The guards at the gate barely look up to acknowledge you as you pass—merely giving a rote reminder to be in doors before the start of curfew at sundown.

Crowe and his men say they have a safehouse in Old Kintargo they can hole up in for the time being, and thank you again for freeing them.

Declan went about tidying up the poor filthy prisoners and helped them into the armor. He didn’t let his “Bob” mask slip, still paranoid of his involvement in this little rebellion being divulged to the wrong person.

[dice=disguise]1d20+8

Declan casts Prestidigitation on each prisoner and aids with the donning and makes suggestions to aid in their impersonation of guards.

[dice=knowledge local]1d20+8

Crowe is indeed an adventurer. Originally from Andoran, he's been operating out of Kintargo for at least 10 years. Known to hire out as guards for caravans travelling through the Menador Gap, acting as marines aboard merchant ships, and even acting as private contractors to the city during Jillia Bainilus' tenure as Lord Mayor.

Chaotic good medium-sized humanoid(human) Fighter 3(Two-handed Warrior).

Pharast 16th, 4715, around 7:00 AM
Sallix Salt Works

The following day, while you are eating breakfast in the coffeehouse, three Dottari arrive. A palpable quiet falls over the coffeehouse as the three walk over to Laria.
Brandishing a letter in front of him, one of them speaks.

”We've received this anonymous letter suggesting that suspicious activity and unsavory practices are occuring in this shop after closing hours. We are here to search the premises to determine if any seditious activity is taking place.”

The other two fan out—one heading for Laria's office, the other for the room containing the entrance to the cellar.
The lead officer begins asking probing questions of Laria.
”How many people live here?”

Huck, a bit annoyed by this morning's interruption, plants his cup of morning goodness down on the table with an annoying "thud", standing up while adjusting his duster so he can easily grab Bessy if need be, and walking over filthy snoutlicker with his piece of paper. While giving a subtle nod to Laria and tipping the brim of his hat to the filthy Dottari, Huck positions himself slightly between the Dottari and Laria.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

"Woah there partner, while I get havin to do one's job so early in the mornin, do ya have to go ruinin breakfast? Let's have a look see at this letter of yours. If yer gonna be botherin us during breakfast, the least I can do is help ya find what yer lookin for. I reckon I can give ya a hand here. No need to trouble Laria while she has shop full of now annoyed customers."

As soon as Lily sees the Dotarri she puts her head down and doesn't make eye contact. Lily looks around the room to see if there is anyway I could slip out unnoticed.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Pharast 16th, 4715, around 7:00 AM

The guards ask a few more questions, but rapidly lose interest. After a few baleful stares at the customers and warnings against seditious activity, the guards depart.

Can't beat that with my Sense Motive

Hours later, the silver raven Huck sent to the Anarchists returns, bearing a note.

It was good to hear that you took part in that little discussion earlier. I think we made our point quite forcefully—some of our noble intellectual rivals will be forever changed by the persuasiveness of our analysis.

The Free People's Party of Kintargo.

The remainder of the day passes without incident. You may spend the time as you see fit. The following day will begin the third Rebellion Phase.

Pharast 17th, 4715

Rebellion Phase Three

Upkeep
Step Zero –Your noteriety increases by 4d6 (1d6 for freeing the prisoners in the Salt Works, 1d6 for freeing Zea/Creeley, and 2d6 for publically killing militia.) Your noteriety decreases by one due to the presence of Rexus Victocora in your rebellion.

Noteriety gain: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 5) = 19

You also gain 2d6 supporters for freeing the mercenaries and for stopping the excruciation at Aria Park.

Supporters: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Step One – Supporter Attrition. Attempt a DC 10 Loyalty check. On a success you lose 1d6 supporters; on a failure you lose 2d4+5.

Step Two – Noteriety Maximum. Skip

Step Three – Treasury Minimum. Skip.

Step Four – Increase rank. Skip. You are currently at the maximum rank the rebellion can have.

Activity Phase

You have three actions a turn. You used one action to have the Fushi sisters scout the Sallix Salt Works, so have two actions permitted.

You have the option to recruit Forvian Crowe's mercenaries as a Team of Freedom Fighters. This is at no cost; you will have to use the Recruit Team action, but will automatically pass the Loyalty check.

Event Phase

After the Activity phase is complete I'll roll for an event. We have not had an event yet, but the rate is creeping up as your noteriety gets higher.

Downtime Activity: Gaining Capital - Goods (Stealth): 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32

Hey guys I will be out for a bit see if I can go learn some stuff. I will call with the Raven if I need help.

Lily is going to sneak around town and try to ask questions to see if anyone knows any more details on Nox and if anyone has any details about any of the higher ups in the Church of Asmodeus.

I need to find out as much as I can about this damn Church and its people if I'm going to take it down. Maybe I might even learn how much they now about me.

Stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

Gather Information: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Pharast 16th, 4715

Mostly ignoring the Dottari during their visit to Laria's, Leila continues munching her breakfast and coming up with a fun trick. Afterwards, she and Mr. Flap Flap begin their communion.

Casting Wing Bounty as per usual Berries: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 = 11

Stepping out into the city, Leila wanders near to the Opera House and casts Insect Scouts (creates one magical insect scout of Fine size. 1 HP, 20 AC. move speed of 5ft or 20ft flying, w/perfect movement)

"Ok buggy bug. You have a special job. Go to that big building there, and see what you can find in there. Anything interesting at all would be super duper helpful. But watch out for the bad men that are in there."

Scouting duration in hours: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Scout Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Scout Stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35
can hide even without cover or concealment due to their size and magical nature

After casting her spell, Leila proceeds to the Devil's Nursery and offers berries (ie food) or aid to any in need.

[ooc]Berries 29 (11, 7, 11)

Hey guys I will be out for a bit see if I can go learn some stuff. I will call with the Raven if I need help.

Lily is going to sneak around town and try to ask questions to see if anyone knows any more details on Nox and if anyone has any details about any of the higher ups in the Church of Asmodeus.

I need to find out as much as I can about this damn Church and its people if I'm going to take it down. Maybe I might even learn how much they now about me.

[Dice=Stealth]1d20+18

[Dice=Gather Information]1d20+10

Pharast 16th, 4715

• Nox apparently followed Barzilai Thrune here from Egorian; rumor has it she's been his enforcer and lackey for some time.
  
• There are whispers that she's sold her soul to some sort of devil in exchange for dark powers; they say she can regenerate damage, see in pitch darkness, and has access to foul magic.
  

• The leader of the church in Kintargo is Corinstian Grivenner. It's difficult to learn more about the inner workings of the church, but you do hear tell of a bizarre acolyte of Asmodeus called The Gardener, some sort of arcane caster. There are also a number of devils that serve Asmodeus' will in the city, including powerful devils like Osyluths and Gelugons.
  

** spoiler omitted **

Pharast 14th, 4715

Geoff Tanessen looks up mildly at your outburst.

”Hmm.” He returns to his newspaper, and is silent for several moments before speaking.

”Are you twelve? It's an interesting question. I remember your birth quite well. I think I've a ready facility for the recollection of facts, of dates, things of this nature. And I recall, right now, that you're sitting at my table, eating my food, prepared by my servants. Payed for by my money. In the security of my home.

“Now, should you find yourself elsewhere, of course, you'd be the master of your own destiny, free to chart whatever course through life's choppy waters you should choose. As your elder brothers have chosen to do.Sense Motive One spoiler, below.

“Now. This isn't a rebellion—not yet. A pitiful discontent, brought about by the actions of an incompetent. There's no need to quash anything—the people of this city might raise a clamor, but they'll fall back in line, if the Lord Mayor can keep his lower impulses in check. No need to send a third Tanessen to deal with this folly.” He dabs his mouth with a napkin and pushes his plate away. A servant rushes forward to remove it.

“Now, if you're set on--”

Crakehall, your father's valet, enters the dining room and approaches the elder Tanessen, whispering something to him. Your father cocks his head, thinking for a few moments, before murmuring his assent.Sense Motive Two spoiler, below

”We are about to have a visitor.”

Several men enter the room—Chellish Citizens Group members, among them your eldest brother Collin. Leading the group is Darius Regegious.

Grinning ear to ear, Collin slaps you hard on the back. He's wearing the black and red plate mail that he's been wearing since his 17th birthday. On his back is a cold iron estoc nearly 4' in length.

”Ah, little brother, its been too long!”

A slight, sideways glance from Regegious silences Collin, although it doesn't wipe the grin from his face.

”Welcome to my home, Darius. Have you broken your fast yet?”

”You are too kind, Lord Tanessen.” Regegious responds in a firm, quiet voice. ”But alas, the business I am about prevents the niceties of a quiet breakfast among friends. I'm afraid that often my meals are taken on the wing.

“I'll not tarry long; the Chellish Citizen's Group wishes merely to inquire if you've heard of the injury done to Chaunceworth Sarini at the melee that occurred outside the Opera House recently.”

Tanessen rub's his thinning hair with his hand.
”Dreadful. Alchemist's fire should be banned within the city. As you no doubt are aware, I've pressed for this in the--”Sense Motive Three spoiler, below

Regegious cuts in gently. ”Quite. I agree completely, of course, and the Lord Mayor may yet follow through on this, in his wisdom. But the reason I ask is that I wished to extend the condolences of the Chellish Citizen's Group, on behalf of my father and all of our members, at this grevious injury to one of the cities nobles, and--”

”Yes, yes, as I said. Dreadful. The rabble is stirred, and its young Sarini who was burned. Consider your condolences extended. Should you see young Sarini, please offer my sympathies. Is it true that Countess Urora has refused to pay for the regeneration spells needed to heal the young man?”

Regegious clears his throat. ”Yes. Well, I'm sure this will be taken care of eventually. For now what is most crucial is that the nobles of this city know that the Chellish Citizens Group will not stand for this sort of rampant, anarchistic vigilantism--”

”Clearly not.” Tanessen says wth a tight smile

A pained expression crosses Regegious' face, but he continues. ”Our group stands at your command, my lord. Should you need escort duty while outside the Greens, please do not hesitate to request it.”

“What a kind gesture that is,” Tanessen says. ”This minor set back behind you, I've no doubt that the valliant Chellish Citizens Group has nothing but victories ahead. Oh, before you leave, Crakehall, please make sure a few disguise self scrolls see their way to young Darius here. Please commend them to Chaunceworth. It's not regeneration, but let it not be said a Tanessen shirks his duty to his fellow nobles.”

With a gesture from the elder Tanessen, Regegious nods and takes his leave. Geoff Tanessen stands, nods at Collin, and leaves the room.

Frowning slightly, Collin turns to you.

”Father seems...perturbed? Is all well?