Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis gives a quick order to the highly trained Toth to flank as he rolls his flaming sphere over the wolf within range: Fire: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2) = 9 Blue gets REF DC 14. The GM is sitting across from me at the table, and is letting me include the wolf's save here 1d20 ⇒ 8.
The druid himself adds more flame to the fight, conjuring a ball of flame to his hand and hurling it at the wolf facing off with Toth Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25 for Fire: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Tothfangen "Toth" |
The fleeing wolf's wounds continue to burn with Toth's caustic saliva DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Toth himself.... And the GM says it's dead.
GMTrex |
The Huntsmen make quick work of the pack and suffer only light wounds!
Each Huntsman earns 400 XP!
2d100 ⇒ (77, 45) = 122
After preparing new spells and a hearty breakfast (possibly including wolf meat), you spend the next two days mapping the area and returning to Solasgaard. You proudly present the head of Howl-of-the-North-Wind and claim the bounty of 1200 gold crowns! And also 400 XP for completing the quest!
GMTrex |
Month of Arodus, 4719 AR
Upkeep Phase
Declare Baron's modifier (Economy, Loyalty, or Stability).
Roll Stability Check.
Consumption has been deducted from the treasury.
Unrest modification to be determined.
Edict Phase
Declare Spymaster's modifier (Economy, Loyalty, or Stability).
Assign new leadership or fill vacancies, if desired.
Claim up to one new hex of territory, if desired. This hex must be fully explored to be claimed.
Abandon any number of hexes of existing territory, if desired.
Pay for up to two terrain improvements to existing territory, if desired.
Pay for construction of up to one new building in your existing settlements. The construction of a single house, tenement, noble villa, or mansion does not count against this limit, but must still be paid for.
Raise new military units, or upgrade existing ones, if desired. Pay any recruitment costs.
Issue any new edicts as desired.
Taranis Redleaf |
Upon returning to Solasgaard... The Baron has the body of Howl-of-the-North-Wind displayed upon the ramparts of Castle Redleaf for all to see.
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Upkeep. Feeling like the Barony is now on solid footing, the Baron focuses upon growth Economy
Akiros Stability: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
Taranis Redleaf |
Edict Phase
GMTrex |
Month of Arodus, 4719 AR
Income Phase
Withdraw resources from the treasury for personal use, if desired.
Deposit personal resources into the barony's treasury.
Roll an Economy check for tax collection.
Event Phase
1d100 ⇒ 26 Event!
1d100 ⇒ 9 Barony event!
1d100 ⇒ 87
As the construction of the Town Hall gets underway, Baron Taranis is called to Castle Redleaf to meet with an important visitor: Chief Sootscale.
"Greeetingsssss" Chief Sootscale hisses with a deep, respectful bow. "Clan Sootscale call you friend, Ba-ron Taranissssss. We prosssper sssince you helped ussss. I wisssshhh to ssssend some koboldss to help you."
Though your barony does not yet encompass that land of Chief Sootscale, he pledges to submit himself to your rule and send some of his finest artisans to live and trade in your capital city! Society and Stability increase by 1, and you gain 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 BP!
Taranis Redleaf |
The Baron welcomes the delegation with open arms and gives the Sootscale a tour of Solasgaard!
Taranis Redleaf |
Economy Check: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (4) + 26 = 30
Taranis Redleaf |
The Baron pulls together the leadership of the Marchlands, "Gentlemen, a while back Marc expressed discomfort with having no intelligence on the lands which border the Marchlands. I share this discomfort. The Barony is in a good place at the moment. I think we can afford to spend a few weeks in the field."
He pulls out the strategic map. "I suggest we map the areas to our south. We know there there are people of import in both locations, so we must be ready, but I think this is the last thing we need to do before we focus on the task of large scale growth."
I suggest that after everyone level up we map hexes with Mad Hermit and Swamp Witch. Then we explore and map the hex immediately SE of Solasgaard.
GMTrex |
The panics of the plague seem long behind you, and you find that the barony is humming along fairly easily in these summer months. Perhaps you could even carve a few weeks out for yourselves to explore...
Today is [color=Teal]8th Arodus[/color]. You have until the end of the month to explore, should you wish to, or you can focus on kingdom-building.
Taranis Redleaf |
Adam is here with Trex. We know people need to level up, but it'll help Trex if we tell him where we're going. I say we go first to the Mad Hermit.
GMTrex |
Baron Taranis leads the Huntsmen west and then south into uncharted lands. The southern Narlmarches are dense and dark, though some well-traveled trails wind their way their way through them. Late in the day, you enter a secluded grove lit by slanting sunlight.
In the center of the grove sits, cross-legged, what can only be described as a wild man. His clothes are you ragged animal skins. His beard is long, untidy, and white. There is a tremendous stillness about the man. Beside him sits a full-grown mountain lion, quiet but watchful.
Unrak "Dreadful Bear" Redleaf |
Unrak approaches slowly & calmly. He exudes a peacefulness that is a bit out of place, until one remembers other times when his bearing seems to change and calm when he's attuned to nature.
He stops a long shot away--out of range of a single mountain lion pounce, for sure!--and rumbles Peace, Father. He also gives the great cat a courteous nod.
Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis keeps his eyes peeled. Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 as he slowly backs up his brother. Before he moves, he casts a spell of Barkskin
Is the man a druid by chance? Taranis eyes the relationship he has to his own cat Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 If it's (Religion) then I'm SOL, and Taranis will speak a few short words in Druidic instead.
I got a Before approaching, Taranis channels a modicum of Gorzeh's animus, giving him a bit more grace in speech. "Indeed, greetings. We mean peace. We are neighbors to the north east. You have a fine looking companion. I am Taranis, Initiate of the Third Circle. This is Tothfangen, my companion." Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 = 34
Unrak "Dreadful Bear" Redleaf |
Unrak is hoping his gentle approach is enough to assist his brother's words...
diplomacy, aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
GMTrex |
Is the man a druid by chance? Taranis eyes the relationship he has to his own cat [dice=Knowledge (Nature)]d20+9 If it's (Religion) then I'm SOL, and Taranis will speak a few short words in Druidic instead.
I will take a Sense Motive check in place of your Knowledge check.
The man opens his eyes at Unrak's greeting, and flashes a nod and a smile with rotted teeth at Taranis' Druidic phrases. "Greetings, travelers," the man replies, his voice high-pitched and piercing. "Come, come, sit. My ears are not what they used to be. What brings you to my grove?"
He reaches up to scratch the cat behind the ears. Long, chipped, and yellowed nails rake through matted fur. The cat stays quiet, and stays watchful.
Taranis Redleaf |
I rolled an 8. If you want to keep that, I get a 14. If not Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
"We'll be forthright. We'd like to get to know the lands around Solasgaard. Many folk rely on us for protection. We'd like to focus on making good on their assumptions without inconveniencing any locals. If you give us permission, we'll explore these lands, and maybe build some farms and roads."
GMTrex |
Taranis remains uncertain about whether the man is in fact a druid, or simply a man who prefers a solitary life in the woods. In any case, Taranis and Marc both feel that the man is unlikely to bear any ill will towards you.
The man wrinkles his nose and stands to pace a circle around his puma. "Farms and roads? Farms and roads," he mutters, considering. "Please, please, sit. Cat won't bite."
After pacing a couple more times, he stops. "Farms and roads are altogether too civilized, no?. There must be balance! Nature is in balance. Grass eats sun, deer eats grass, Cat eats deer. All in balance!"
Taranis Redleaf |
"Indeed. As a Green Faith Initiate of the Third Circle, I could not agree more. This is why a seek to shepherd the flock. Left unchecked, the kith can grow like kudzu! To maintain balance the flock must be directed and guided. This is why we seek farms and roads."
Augrym Ko’Charr |
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
”This conversation is filled with riddles and words I do not know. Are we winning?”
Augrym eyes the man up and down.
”Potential crazy haired friend seems nice enough though. And he keeps a cat like good leader brother Taranis. I asked Erastil for a cat as a weapon to help me defeat my enemies. He sent me Grimstagg instead who I’m sure is useful too. What is your name crazy hair? And what is your business in the wilderness?”
GMTrex |
"Seems to me like farms and roads encourage the kudzu to spread all the same," the man replies.
"Name?" He seems puzzled by Augrym's question. He appears thoughtful for a moment. Then he jumps up, the question apparently forgotten, and rushes over to Grimmstagg. "Oh, but what I fine beastie this is! An elk is it? Or..."
GMTrex |
"An elk is it? Or..." the man pauses for a long second. "Or... MY DINNER!!!"
Quick as lightning, the man pulls a long knife from somewhere beneath his tattered robe, and his cat springs even faster to flank Augrym...
Augrym: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 +2 if Surprise
Marc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Taranis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Unrak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Zed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Hostiles: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Surprise
1. Augrym
2. Mad Hermit
Round I
1. Unrak, Augrym, Marc, Taranis
2. Mad Hermit
3. Zed
Augrym Ko’Charr |
"This mad hermit is likely not going to be a friend. He seems shifty and I am ending this conversation before he hurts one of my huntsman friends."
I will move, draw sword/shield and tell Grim to attack.
Grimtack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 161d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Marc Jorstad |
Marc asks for Erastil's divine favor Swift action[/b], moves forward [ooc]5' step and strikes at the lion.
"He must be mad from solitude!"
attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1) + 10 = 15
GMTrex |
Grimstagg's antlers are a bit too slow for the agile hermit, who ducks to the side and snaps at his cat to flank Augrym. "Shhhhh, shhhhhh!" the hermit shushes just before stabbing the half-orc. The cat pounces.
Short Sword @ Augyrm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 = 22 HIT Damage: 1d8 + 3d6 ⇒ (8) + (1, 2, 3) = 14
Bite @ Augrym: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10 MISS
A moment later, Marc delivers a deep, but not fatal, wound to the cat.
Round I
1. Unrak, Augrym (36/50 hp), Marc, Taranis
2. Mad Hermit (Cat @ 15 dmg)
3. Zed
Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis shouts, "CAT FIGHT!"
Taranis then continues his uncharacteristic quips, "You need a bath." The druid then summons forth a 10' diameter ball of water and rolls it over the foes!
Nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 REF DC 17 negates, but if they fail, they must make another save or be swept up. I've marked the path of the orb. Fellow huntsmen, if they're caught up, they have cover, but are entangled. You can still get them.
Taranis Redleaf |
Toth snarls with a leap forward! Going after whichever is NOT caught up in the orb. If both or neither are, he'll go after the cat.
Bite!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 for DMG: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
GMTrex |
Reflex (Cat): 1d20 ⇒ 19
Reflex (Hermit): 1d20 ⇒ 13
The cat and the hermit alike growl their way out of the orb's path. Nevertheless, Toth manages to take down the Cat!
Round I
1. Unrak, Augrym (36/50 hp), Marc, Taranis
2. Mad Hermit
3. Zed
Augrym Ko’Charr |
Augrym looks down at this gaping wound and snarls. He steps to the side (5ft), studies the targets (move) in front of him, adds Bane (swift) to his weapon and attacks.
”For all of your eccentricities, you are nothing but a bandit. I don’t like bandits. Grimstagg, destroy his pet so that he can see him die before he falls.”
Grimstagg attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Knowledge check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Augrym’s attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 331d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + (4, 5) = 25
crit confirm and damage added: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 301d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 9 + (2, 1) = 20
Unrak "Dreadful Bear" Redleaf |
I SRSLY doubt the guy is going to live through Augrym's hit, but just in case...
Unrak growls in frustration--he never backs out of a fight, but this was pointless and stupid. He grumbles as he draws his blade what part of "piece" was hard to understand, you half-wit?!?!
He then wades in and takes a swing at the old man, who is either too insane or too stupid to give up or see that he's outmatched.
attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 <--wheeeeee
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 18
confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
crit damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 = 13
GMTrex |
I SRSLY doubt the guy is going to live through Augrym's hit, but just in case...
Protip: this perception will be costly to maintain, and is likely to shatter suddenly and without warning... : )
A heavy hit from Unrak starts the man screaming, though whether in rage or actual pain is difficult to tell. Augrym's contribution ends it. [ooc]For defeating the Mad Hermit and his pet, each hero earns 440 XP!
Proceed with mapping this area?
Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis takes the time to search him and the area around him. "Sad. Sad. I wish it hadn't come to that." Then Taranis recommends mapping the area.
GMTrex |
The man bears several items of interest: a magical ring, a magical suit of armor, and a magical whip.
2d100 ⇒ (22, 73) = 95
With the sun nearly set, you make camp. The night is uneventful, and over the course of the next two days, successfully map the surrounding forest.
[color=teal]11th Arodus[/color] is hot and muggy, and the sun only makes it worse. Where to?
Zed the Unbroken |
Zed looks around the area for any magical emanations that might indicate a hidden cache.
Detect Magic
Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Zed the Unbroken |
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 oh yeah and what's up with these items we do see? Plus whatever else we might see of course.
GMTrex |
Ring of Protection +1
+1 Leather Armor
+1 Whip
Zed finds nothing else of interest.
Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis looks over the ring, "Would you mind?" He tries it on. "The armor and the whip aren't really our style. We could sell it back in Solasgaard.
Trex, Strategic Map isn't updated.
[b]"East?"
Zed the Unbroken |
East
GMTrex |
You head east. The forest soon gives way to a swamp, and your horses slow to pick their way through the treacherous ground. As the sun sets behind you, you see ahead a dilapidated mud-brick hut that squats atop a small hummock in the middle of the fetid marsh, a thin tendril of bluish smoke trickling through a gaping hole in its moss-covered roof. A lone crow caws noisily from the top of a nearby cypress tree. A wooden fence surrounding the perimeter of the mound is festooned with crude fetishes crafted out of sticks, feathers, and animal bones. Inside the fence appears to be solid ground, thick with bog grass and dotted with small cattail-clogged pools. Halfway from the fence to the door of the hut, a scarecrow leers at the surroundings but appears to have no effect on the crow.
The waist-high wooden fence is broken by single gate that hangs askew. A fist-sized rusted iron bell hangs from a hairy length of rope tied to a crooked post next to the gate.
GMTrex |
1d100 ⇒ 38
Marc rings the bell. The chime echoes through the marsh and fades. The crow caws again. You did not notice it before, but the scarecrow in the yard seems to be staring directly at you.
Then a green face pokes itself out of the hut's only window. "WHAT?! WHO'RE YOU AND WHY'RE YOU BOTHERING ME?!" the face screeches at you, across the long distance of the yard.
Zed the Unbroken |
Zed wonders about the creature and the scarecrow... has he seen their like before?
Knowledge... : 1d20 ⇒ 8 plus…
And he casts Detect Magic to see what he can see.
Taranis Redleaf |
Taranis offers up a quick prayer to Gorzeh as he lays his finger tips to the earth. Enhanced Diplomacy "Greetings! I apologize for the bother. I am Baron Taranis Redleaf of Solasgaard, your neighbor. I apologize for the industry to the northeast, but have been remiss in introducing myself until now. We come with food and drink. If you'd like to share a meal, we would like to talk." Standard issue, so take 10 for a 24.
GMTrex |
Is that an attempt to Improve Attitude, or a Request for entry?
"GOT MY OWN FOOD! DON'T WANT YOURS! WHADDAYA WANT TO TALK FOR?" Even at across the distance, her tone is decidedly unfriendly, and she issues no invitation to proceed inside.