Heroes of Westcrown

Game Master Moondragon Starshadow

When Moshley falls off the stairs and dies Jimmy cries out for his brother. "Mushy, no!"

Jimmy runs over to Moshley's limp body and starts crying, holding his brother in his arms. When he lets go of Moshley, Jimmy screams and kicks one of the room's chairs. He clasps his head between his hands and a tirade of words follows.

The others leave the building and Jimmy follows, keeping his mouth shut despite wanting the scream. They arrive at the tailors, and Jimmy draws his sword. His eyes are focused on the door, his jaws are clenched, and his breathing is heavy.

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Whispering Keep calm everyone, lets give them a chance to be nice and sociable first. Tristain, keep your bow ready but lowered...lets see what we can get by asking nicely... with a quick glance at Jimmy besides we can always kill them if they aren't nice.

Domino is ready to greet the inhabitants of this building calmly and with no immediate intent of harm towards them.

13:11 Wednesday

Domino, please make me a perception check, DC15. Jimmy can do it too, but at DC 18. Everyone else DC20. This is because you are further away from the door.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Perception

Tristain looks at Jimmy and suddenly bossy b-teamer, Domino, to see what to do next.

"A heard a door open."

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The silence from inside is deafening

Domino taps again, using the pommel of his sword...if he doesn't get an immediate response [shouting]You know, it's not very polite to leave nice people on the doorstep ignored like this![/shouting] he pauses a moment. [still speaking loudly as to a crowd]Ok, folks. I guess these nice citizens don't want our help...guess we will just have to go back to Palaveen and tell him these folks don't need his help any more, that they aren't afraid of the night beasts. Come on, lets go back. [/still speaking loudly as to a crowd]
Bluff 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

[whispering]Ok, so lets do this the not so nice way.[whispering]

Domino will try to open the door, if he meets resistance he will put his shoulder into it, bringing his sword to the ready.

Strength check 1d20 ⇒ 13

13:12 Wednesday

Since you enter with your sword drawn ready, two tieflings in wait assume you are hostile.

The door opens as it was unlocked.

COMBAT HAS STARTED -- Surprise Round

The light in the room suddenly darkens to dim light (20% miss chance now in effect unless you can counter the effect of darkness). A crossbow bolt enters the shoulder of Domino as he enters. Domino has taken 4 damage.

COMBAT HAS STARTED -- Round 1 - Those in bold may act
Jimmy
Ezren
Domino
Tristain - Please wait for 1 person to post first.
Tiefling Thugs

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Immediately Ow! That son of a devil just shot me!

On his initiative, Domino moves to his right, to stand over the closed hatch...taking a gamble and speaking in Infernal

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Round 1

Tristain registers Domino's words too late...he knew he was shooting after Domino was shot. He fires at the left foe.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 to hit;
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 damage;
1d100 ⇒ 38 high is good.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 to hit;
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 damage;
1d100 ⇒ 77 high is good.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 <21% = miss: 1d100 ⇒ 50 Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Jimmy moves inside and attacks one of the tieflings he sees with his sword. Nearly tripping over his own feet causes Jimmy to have trouble aiming, and his attack goes wide.

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Tristain shoots one and hits, putting a hole in the tiefling's chest, but the tiefling remains conscience. The other one says, "Biz yalanlarını inanmıyorum."

Jimmy comes in but fails to connect.

COMBAT HAS STARTED -- Round 1 - Those in bold may act
Jimmy
Ezren - Has until 10:30 a.m. PST
Domino
Tristain
Tiefling Thugs

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Ezren moves in after Jimmy with his shield held high and drawing his morningstar. Chanting a prayer he sends a pulse of magical power outward that washes over his allies imbuing them with the blessing of Abadar.

Casting Bless

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13:12 Wednesday

Both tieflings drop their crossbows (free action) and draw their light maces (move action). Both of them swing at Jimmy, one misses badly while the other hits Jimmy's formidable armor.

Domino - roll perception DC15 - only because you were aware of what happened. Ezren can try perception DC20.

COMBAT -- Round 2 - Those in bold may act
Jimmy
Ezren
Domino
Tristain
Tiefling Thugs

It's late US time, so anyone can go. This likely my last post tonight.

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Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Haha, we've got more fleeing downstairs.[shouting]Tristain! Have someone keep an eye back at the carvers in case these are connected![shouting]

On his next action, Dominio will draw his whip and attempt to attack the tiefling in front of him

Whip Attack 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

[speaking infernal]

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 <21% = miss: 1d100 ⇒ 42 Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Jimmy swings his sword again, attacking the tiefling in the room's corner once more. He barely seems in control of himself.

Voice: Let me finish this, Jimmy... Come on, let me do it...

Round 2

Tristain puts away his bow and draws his 'staff'.

Will use Saving Shield Feat on Jimmy to give him a +1 bonus to AC and Inspiring Word on Tristan for a +2 to attack rolls for the next round.

Ezren speaks in a commanding tone. "Tristan fire true and without mercy." Stepping up to help Jimmy. "Do not worry I will guard your flank."

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Jimmy's bastard sword plunges into the tiefling's body, killing him. The other tiefling attacks Ezren with his light mace, but to no avail. Although he missed, he says, "Palaveen hepinizi öldürecek."

Attack on Ezren: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage if hit: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

COMBAT -- Round 3 & Bless bonus in effect - Those in bold may act
Jimmy
Ezren
Domino
Tristain - hold for 1 post please
Tiefling Thugs

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"Tristan fire true and without mercy."

Tristain curses that he just put away his bow in favor of melee with all the others in his way.

I want to be sure everyone saw what Domino said a few posts ago about another one fleeing downstairs. You're on the ground floor.

Domino will attempt to aid Ezran's AC from his antagonist tiefling.

Aid Another 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18
Miss chance 20< 1d100 ⇒ 82

[Infernal]

"Surrender or you will die just like your friend!" Ezren shouts at the Teilfling still standing and readies his morningstar to attack. "Tristan check the back for the runners."

Round 3

"Go where, Ezren?"

Tristain moves in (provoking) to swing at the tiefling with his scythe.

1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16 to hit; (inspire word)
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11 damage.

Let it be noted that Tristain is not ignoring the bless, but it's a morale bonus that does not stack with Inspiring Word (also morale).

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That hits and kills him.

Now what? Please no actions that would require a lot of time at this point. Thanks.

Jimmy tries to open the hatch. If necessary he pull take his crowbar and force the hatch open, first casting guidance on himself.

Taking 10, for a total of 15 on Strength.

13:13 Wednesday

In order to do what Jimmy does, I will re-arrange people on the map.

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The room suddenly gets brighter. Where Jimmy stands is a hatch that he opens without any problem, and below it are stairs that run about 20' down, 5' wide. It's somewhat dark, but you can make out a partially open door at the bottom of the stairs.

What do you do?

Send Dancing Lights on down ahead.

Shall we go on down this time? Theres at least one fleeing ahead of us.

Domino will happily take a 3rd position in line, recasting DL as necessary.

Jimmy puts away his crowbar and grasps his sword again. He descends the stairs with as much stealth as he can, but not before casting guidance on himself.

Stealth: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

Tristain balks at the idea of following whatever fled.

"Seems like they've got a good head start on us...if we chase, we'll just be wandering into a trap. If we stay here, we'll have the advantage if they come to investigate. Or we can use this opportunity to explore a few more shops."

Tristain looks around the shop for loot, clues, info and anything of interest.

Actually, I'm with Jimmy on this one. These are more of Palveen's folks. If some have fled to warn him of our advance and we may be able to stop them we should. Besides Tristain, I expect we will only find more of the same from the woodcarvers. Set some to watch this exit, daylight is being wasted...

With a quick prayer Ezren's shield glows with heavenly light as he follows Jimmy down the stairs into the cellar

Tristain looks at the notTarvi, Domino.

"You think we'll be able to catch whatever fled now? Our cover is blown, no going back from that. We can either pursue or hope to take a few more of their number in the other shops...but we won't be catching that one in the dark, especially not with its head start and that it knows the way."

Tristain waits for Ezren or Jimmy to opine...while doing so, he looks outside to see about how much more daylight they have left.

"Remember, we need at least 2.5 hours to get back...and we'll have to drag Moshley too."

Ezren/Jimmy, plan something and let's do it.

13:14 Wednesday

So, we have both Jimmy and Ezren going down the stairs, while Domino and Tristain argue upstairs (ground floor). I'll give you a few more seconds to figure out what you want to do.

'Argue' is a strong word. I'm just pointing out where he is wrong. ;)

Tristain follows the team down, redrawing his bow.

Domino goes 3rd, Dancing lights 10' ahead, sword and whip at the ready.

I do suggest we make haste...

13:15 Wednesday

You come down about 20' of stairs that would normally have dim light.

NEW MAP - green triangles are dancing lights.

What you see is a left/right intersection. From the East (your left) you hear what sounds like scraping, and the sound of running away is coming from the West (your right).

What do you do?

Trying to listen more clearly to the sounds and look to the right.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Quickly, continue down to the right!

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Jimmy's quiet for a second, then nods his head. "Jimmy thinks there's maybe a secret passage into the temple."

Voice: Yes, that's what we think.

Keeping his sword ready, Jimmy continues to the right. (Keeping my readied action from earlier.)

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The sounds of running grow fainter down to the South West.

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Tristain waits for others to move so that he might bring up the rear should they be beset from behind like he fears.

What are you doing down here?

Domino will continue following close behind Jimmy, using DL 15' ahead of Jimmy.

Keep to the left.

Jimmy casts light on his buckler, then moves into the direction Domino indicates. "Jimmy thinks you need lights too. Are you following Jimmy? Jimmy doesn't want to go too far from others, but thinks we should start running."

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13:16 Wednesday

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Jimmy looks down an empty hallway to the South. There appears to be an opening about 15' to your right (West). Jimmy can no longer hear anything from the hallway.

Tristain moves up with the group.

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Seeing the dark winding cavern. ... this may not have been the best choice ... but sooner or later we would have to meet our enemy in their lair ...

Alert for any danger Ezren follows Jimmy's lead.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Domino will check the opening to the right, listening at the door before trying it.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Anyone with survival? Think maybe this is the woodcarver entrance we found?

If he finds a set of stairs leading up to a closed trap door with no sound, then the above OOC will be Domino's assumption. If so he will continue the DL ahead down the current passage.

When you open the door Domino, you see a set of very steep stairs leading upwards (not quite a ladder, but close enough). Because of the steep angle of these stairs, it doesn't appear to be the same set of stairs from the Woodcarver's Shop. At the top of the stairs appears to be some boards blocking the way.

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Tristain, as if hearing some voice in his head, checks the grounds for recent tracks and tries to place where they are in relation to the above.

1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21 Survival (track)
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Perception

"Where to next? We should probably go up in case we need to get out of here quickly."

This is likely another of those shops above. I don't like leaving enemies behind us, but i think continuing on in haste is more to our advantage now...unless you think our quarry has passed this way above?

Domino thinks a moment...Can anyone jam this doorway closed so no one can come behind us? Quickly? If so, lets do...otherwise continue on as they are escaping!

Jimmy takes a look at the boards blocking the party's way. "Jimmy thinks the hatch is already jammed. Jimmy doesn't think the door has to be too."

He continues down the cavern, still keeping his bastard sword readied.

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