GM R Box - Jade Regent AP

Game Master Twistlok

While his punch did little to stop the beast, the damage dealt was a sufficient in Miyagi's eyes. Seeing it fly out of his range, he reached for his light crossbow and attempted to shoot the beast down with a bolt.

Move Action: Pull out Light Crossbow
Standard Action: Shoot Red Bat

Light Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Tahata cannot connect with his attack but his companion does manage to bite the giant bat. Miyagi-san strikes again and again connects. The blow is not as solid but any bit helps.

I will bot today if no post from G.

Bold may act (notes pg40)
[u] Round 4 [/u]
Durian (-5hp), Kagyu, Miyagi-san (-5hp), Losjien (1/1 Staggered), Tahata, Gortrek (2/2 Staggered)
Red Corbie, Red Bat {-12hp)

Gortrek advances on the corbie and attacks with his katana.

Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

His blow is well stuck and kills the corbie, spilling its insides to the outside.

The bat flies lower and attempts to bite Kagyu.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

Bold may act (notes pg40)
[u] Round 4 [/u]
Durian (-5hp), Kagyu {-9hp}, Miyagi-san (-5hp), Losjien (1/1 Staggered), Tahata, Gortrek (2/2 Staggered)
Red Corbie, Red Bat {-12hp)

The curve of the gallery and the flight of stairs prevent Maitoh and Tahata from using their normal hunting tactics to get behind the giant bat but they continue to attack, working together to bring down flying creature.

Tahata - Standard Action to attack.
Maitoh - Standard Action to attack.

Tahata club, Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Maitoh bite, Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12

Durian moves around the giant bat, using the attacks by Tahata and Maitoh to distract the creature as he stabs it with his spear from the other side

Flank and power attack with the long spear
Spear: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 - 1 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

Maithoh and Durian combine to bring the giant bat down. For the first time since Miyagi-san opened the door the room is quiet and safe. You have time and can explore the rooms the corbie opened at your leisure.

U4/U5. Solarium (Pg. 40)
This chamber may have once had a beautiful roof of glass, but little remains today save for a few precariously leaning wooden timbers hanging above a swath of crumbled stone and ruined furniture. The roof covering the southern half of the room has been crudely repaired with thick sheets of canvas and furs that have been stretched and fastened over the frames, creating a dark, almost cavelike, nesting area.

There is nothing of value, or really interest, to be found in these areas. The day is getting on, it will soon be dark but since you are inside nothing really will change. What will you do now.

Tahata checks over Maitoh as the wolf comes round from the sonic battering he'd suffered. "Such a terrible waste. This building must once have been beautiful," Tahata says, able to appreciate the loss of the castle's decorative elements. "I would suggest we push on a little longer," he adds, noting the darkening of the sky outside and keen to find somewhere safe to rest should they need to.

After the last bat falls and Gortrek deals with the fleeing corby, the monk sighed and rubbed his wounds. "My apologies, friends. Did not mean to cause more trouble."

"No need to apologize my friend. I don't know of any better way to choose a way forward. Is everyone ok?" He asks, noticing a few allies looking a little shaken still from the bat's scream

"There's a lot of ground to cover up here before night. We should start thinking of sleeping provisions now. Any suggestions?"

Losjien wanders the hall in awe at what the place once had been. He wanders forward and to the left. I think we head to U6

Losjien has field rations, flint and steel, a bedroll and candles...the night is likely dark and full of terrors I have heard

Tahata follows along behind Losjien, his spear ready and Maitoh at his side. "We need to find somewhere defensible if we're going to sleep in the castle. All the rooms on this floor have been too open."

Tahata follows along behind Losjien, his spear ready and Maitoh at his side. "We need to find somewhere defensible if we're going to sleep in the castle. All the rooms on this floor have been too open."

"With what we run into, staying in castle not best idea. Would rather go back to caravan and return at sunrise." Miyagi said, following them. "Better to sleep in area we know is safe than stay in territory surrounded by enemies."

Moving back to the caravan might be the best option here. We could possibly hole up downstairs in one of the side rooms, or in the small town outside the walls if we want to save time, but the caravan would be the best protection.

Assuming your people won't mind myself and Tahata wandering into camp with you!

The trip back to the caravan goes without incident as you mostly retrace your steps. The group can feel there is still life in Brinewall castle but none of it seems to bother you as you move.

You get back just as darkness falls and after reassuring Shalelu, who calls from a hidden position, that you belong there find a nice little camp, just as you left.

Sandru is making dinner and Koya sits, chatting with him be the fire.

Upon their return, Gortrek made his way to the unconscious Ameiko. With stern and stoic bravado, he stood, acting as her guard.

If anyone wants to interact with Gortrek, go right ahead. If not, assume he rests when he can so he's prepared for the next assault.

"Koya, Shalelu, this is Durian, Tahata, and of course Maitoh" He gestures to the canine. "I hope you will welcome them. They have helped with strength, wit, and have proven loyalty."

Durian/Tahata, have you chosen a relation to any of the caravan NPCs?
Losjien was student survivalist of Shalelu
Kagyu was rescued by Koya
Miyagi I see you have Friend of the Family, which NPC is it with?
Gortrek had a Childhood Crush on Ameiko
Durian I see you have caravan guard, perhaps you know Sandru?
I put these relations in player notes and will update everyones bonuses with the NPCs so it is easy to keep track of

Tahata nods politely as Losjien introduces him and Maitoh to the people of their caravan. "Many thanks for your hospitality," he says, sitting by the fire with Maitoh curled at his feet. "I understand one of your number is unwell in some way."

Losjien - I haven't chosen a relationship because it didn't really make sense to do so, having never met any of the NPCs. One might develop over time, but this is still the first day so I'll wait for now.

Miyagi I see you have Friend of the Family, which NPC is it with?

Koya.

Soon after returning to the safety of the caravan, Miyagi tended to his injuries as best as he could by himself. Still, that wan't more complex than bandages and alcohol (for both disinfecting and drinking). Not long after, others would the sight of a slightly tipsy and wounded samsaran stumbling around the camp, looking as he he lost a bar room brawl.

On his way to the central fire pit, he spotted his comrade Gortrek standing with stoicism in front of where presumably Ameiko was resting whilst comatose. "Watch going well, Gortrek-dono?" The monk asked as he approached, almost tripping over a stray rock before catching himself.

As you return you are greeted warmly by Sandru who smiles at first but then frowns a little seeing you are all a bit banged up.

"It looks as though you ran into some problems. Ameiko's condition has not changed." he greets the strangers with a smile and offers food.

Koya responds to Tahata "Yes, the poor dear seems to have fallen ill thanks to some miglinant force at work around here. I have her comfortable. Some of you are injured, let me help with that."

She chants a short prayer to Desna and lets her healing power wash over all of you. She calls on this power twice in case anyone is badly wounded.

Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

"At least in this I can be of help. Newcomers I thank you. I trust that these fine gentlemen have filled you in about our journey and quest. Is there anything else that I, as a humble servant of Desna, can help you with tonight?"

"They have, your comrades have been very welcoming," Tahata replies to the old woman. "I have failed in my obligations, however, by not introducing myself. I am Tahata, called Moonrunner by my people, and this is Maitoh," he says, reaching down to scratch the wolf's head. "You have helped us enormously by sharing your food and your fire with us, and we are very grateful," Tahata adds with a smile. "Time to rest is all we need now, before tomorrow's dawn brings new challenges."

sorry for the late response to our arriving in camp. Sick toddler last night kept me from getting online much. My relationship was indeed planned to be with Sandru

As they are ushered into the camp and brought over to the campfire, Durian lets out a loud cry and a belly laugh

Sandru! My friend! How long has it been!?

to the others, he laughs and says,
You didn't tell me Sandru was the one who had your caravan! If I had known that I wouldn't have even hesitated to offer my services! I have traveled many months in this man's caravans

Seeing Durian Sandru smiles.

"Well now I have to question the judgement of my companions bringing in a dusty old dwarf with them." he extends his hand with a grin. "Good to see you old friend, we are lucky to have you with us now." he hooks a thumb at the others. "Have they been acquitting themselves well?"

Koya in conversation with Tahata "It does sound as if tomorrow will be another busy day. I hope you can find the source of Amikeos aliment. I am convinced it is a power from the ruins that has caused this coma."

"The ruins have been overrun with tengu led by an eccentric, but strong one. I was hoping g it was he that had a hand in Ameiko's illness, but it seems that wasn't so." Kagyu pauses, thinking as he stares at Ameiko.

Then, turning to Koya, "Have you cast any diagnostic spells? Our recent trials in the keep seem to have increased Shelyn's favor in me. I would like to see what favor can reveal to us."

Kagyu will take 15 minutes to pray and replace his unused spells with Detect Evil and Diagnose Disease to cast on Ameiko, along with the 0 level detect poison

Detect poison type, DC20: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bit of Luck reroll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Aaaaaand Kagyu is out of spells

Losjien stands besides Kagyu while he attempts to discover more about Ameiko's sickness. Unsure if it will work he walks quietly over to Shalelu and Tahata.

"Tahata and Shalelu, you have both traveled so far. Have you seen anything like this in all your journeys?

On his way to the central fire pit, he spotted his comrade Gortrek standing with stoicism in front of where presumably Ameiko was resting whilst comatose. "Watch going well, Gortrek-dono?" The monk asked as he approached, almost tripping over a stray rock before catching himself.

Gortrek looked at Miyagi as he approached, his arms crossed as he stood. "As well as can be expected. Someone has to guard her. It must be me."

He glanced down. "It's what grandmother would have wanted."

Gortrek looked at Miyagi as he approached, his arms crossed as he stood. "As well as can be expected. Someone has to guard her. It must be me."

He glanced down. "It's what grandmother would have wanted."

"Grandmother wish for you to stand guard over all unconscious ladies or just Ameiko?" The monk asked before drinking a bit of booze from his bottle.

"I have seen nothing like this, though I suspect the elders of my people may have done so. The elders of my people may have experience with this kind of affliction but I know little of their ways," Tahata replies, disappointed that he cannot do more to help the woman.

"Grandmother wish for you to stand guard over all unconscious ladies or just Ameiko?"

ROFL, who knew the monk was funny.

Koya answers that she only has guess about what is wrong but is sure that the trip near Brinewall is the cause. Something in there, connected to Amikos family it would seem. Powerful magic.

There is little other info although the travelers are happy to hear the tail of what you have found so far. Eveyeone beds down for the night, some of the caravan members have already established a watch so the group can get a full nights rest and the morning comes without incident.

Gortrek, I assume you are sleeping and not sitting guard all night?

Heading back? Retracing your steps? You have the maps so let me know where you want to start.

Before going to sleep losjien discusses the plan for the next day. Instead of using the map, he ops to draw one in the dirt with his spear.
Crouched low to the ground and pointing.
"There is more to Brinewall than we have seen, and I trust Koya. We should start early and give closer inspection to the Graveyard P/Q as well as the lighthouseR.

Placing small stones as a graveyard and a stick as a lighthouse he steps back. Must keep an eye out for Kagyu also

Kagyu can't sleep. He stays up, picking out a soft lullaby on his mandolin, as he contemplates Ameiko's illness, and his inability to discern it.

It's always the same. he thinks. The more you learn, to more you realize, you don't know. I've never encountered an illness I couldn't even fathom...Shelyn, thank you for guiding me to this path...thank you for giving me the opportunity to expand my understand...."

Eventually, he goes to bed after the others, while clerical and mundane healing theory chase each other in though his mind.

"Grandmother wish for you to stand guard over all unconscious ladies or just Ameiko?" The monk asked before drinking a bit of booze from his bottle.

Without hesitation, Gortrek responded. "Ameiko. By name. She never told me why."

Looking back up he continued. "She told me that when I grew up, I was to always look after her. She was the one who trained me in the art of the blade. I suspect it was for such an event as this."

I mentioned in the previous post that he would rest when capable so he was prepared for tomorrow.

Tahata listens carefully to Losjien's plan, impressed by his map-making skills. "I know little of this place, or what you seek to help your friend. Maitoh and I will follow wherever you wish to go."

Without hesitation, Gortrek responded. "Ameiko. By name. She never told me why."

Looking back up he continued. "She told me that when I grew up, I was to always look after her. She was the one who trained me in the art of the blade. I suspect it was for such an event as this."

"Grandmother have extraordinary foresight then. Hopefully, it is hereditary." The monk said, patting the samurai on the shoulder. "Still, make sure you get rest as well. Can't be her guardian if you can't take care of yourself."

The night bases quietly, the mode of the camp is fairly down given Ameiko's condition. You prep and start your journey without incident and where to next.

The part is where the green arrow is on the map.

'shall we pick up where we left off last night? back to the castle?"

Durian is happy to follow the others' lead, but would default to going back to the second floor of the castle where they stopped before.

looks like plenty of places to see in the surrounding area too, do we want to explore the town at all before going bck inside?

Losjien responds to Durian. "Wherever we go, first I will inspect the graveyard. There maybe knowledge buried with the dead"

After arrival Losjien reads the gate to the graveyard. If it is unlocked he reads all of the grave stones for information and hopefully clues.

A night's rest has returned much of Kagyu's spirits, but he is still troubled. It's been a long time since he encountered a disease he could not cure, or at least identify.

"I don't know what is causing Ameiko's illness," he offers, "This is not like the common cuts and breaks I'm used to, but it's not unusual for a spiritual malaise originate from a graveyard."

The group, refreshed but still on their quest, makes there way back. Looking for answers Losjien leads them to the cemetery before heading to the castle.

A rickety wooden fence surrounds the clearing beyond, but the gates here are made of iron and flanked on either side by statues of a beautiful woman with butterfly wings.

Quick as a flash a butterfly flys past the group circles and comes back slowly. On the second pass you can see that this is no butterfly it is in fact a Lyrakien Azatra. She quickly flits past the group and speaks in a high tiny voice.

“Tell me you are forces of good! Please! It has been so long I have tended what I could.”

She flits past the cleric and sighs “Not Desna, no not a follower like me. Still, your god is good. Are you?”

By the time she finishes speaking she is 30 or 40 feet from the group but looking back in your direction, hovering.

Kagyu is startled by the sudden appearance of the faerie. "I am! with the guidance of Shelyn. What's wrong? What have you been tending?"

And what has you concerned about good and evil, he thinks to himself as he hurries to catch up with the creature, glancing back quizzically at his companions.

Cast detect evil

Quick as a flash a butterfly flys past the group circles and comes back slowly. On the second pass you can see that this is no butterfly it is in fact a Lyrakien Azatra. She quickly flits past the group and speaks in a high tiny voice.

“Tell me you are forces of good! Please! It has been so long I have tended what I could.”

She flits past the cleric and sighs “Not Desna, no not a follower like me. Still, your god is good. Are you?”

By the time she finishes speaking she is 30 or 40 feet from the group but looking back in your direction, hovering.

"If follower of Desna is who you seek, Koya of our caravan is who you want to meet." The monk told the small outsider. "Still, curious to see you, azata-chan. What cause bring you here?"

The tiny, winged fay like creature flits about as she talks. Her words are fast and clearly excited.

“I live in the cemetery. I tend the fountain, it is a wonder, it always flows with holy water."

"The castle folks don’t know what I am, they think me a ghost I think. I have magic you see, I am a cleric.”

“I have not been in the castle and avoid those there so I cannot tell you much. I have seen Corbies. Nasty nasty bird men.” she shrugs “I wish I knew more. Are you going in there? I do not like the castle.”

Gortrek stood before the creature. "We have already been inside, and slain many corbies. We seek a secret within the castle's walls that is connected to a traveling companion of ours. She has fallen gravely ill, and our magic and medicine seem unable to do anything."

"Now, what is it you seek our aid in? You would not be appraising us if you had no use for us."

Durian stays quiet while the others ask their questions. He doesn't have much to add to the conversation and isn't sure if he trusts the little fairy yet.

Lives in the graveyard huh? The last guy I knew who lived in a grave yard went completely stark raving mad...

Wait Azatra!? Before you go, do you know of a strange sickeness? One leaving people unconsious and tempered?

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Losjien is too distracted by the faerie.

She flits aroud a little faster checking out each of you in turn.

"Killed some corbies! Good good. I don't want anything, just the ability to protect my fountain. If you can kill the things in the castle it is good for all."

She flies and spins.

"If you go in there and get hurt, come back, I can heal you. As far as your friend, there is something bad in there. Old, bad and dark. Bad magic... maybe an artifact, I don't know. Weird things happen."

"This fountain of holy water is a minor mariacle. I want nothing more then to live here and protect it. Maybe people will come, live here again when the dark is gone."

"It is good to know we have a place to fall back to if things get rough in the castle.

Well, my friends, are we ready to go back in and see if we can find this evil artifact?"

"It is good to know we have a place to fall back to if things get rough in the castle.

Well, my friends, are we ready to go back in and see if we can find this evil artifact?"

"Unless Lojisen think Lighthouse still worth look, Miyagi ready."

"If the source of Ameiko's illness lies within the castle walls, we should head there immediatly. The lighthouse is of secondary concern and can wait until she is no longer in danger."

"Thank you Azatra! We will help protect your font should it be distressed."

Losjien speaks to the group,

"While I do want to see what is in the lighthouse the Fey sure spoke like this dark magic would be found in the castle. We should walk diliberate with caution incase traps have been set in advance our return."

What do you guys think? Head to U8/U9?

The small flying creature seems friendly enough but Tahata remains wary as it flutters around them, and he has to keep a hand on Maitoh to stop him from snapping at it. She seems like a useful source of information and the offer of healing is welcome.

"The lighthouse is worth exploring at some time, but I suspect that many of the answers we seek are in the castle."