Honor´s Echo Regular for PBP V (Inactive)

Game Master Helikon

homestead is good.

Homestead it is.
You get another Letter from your benefector
leading you to a nice little place

Ah, perfect! Alain shouts when he hears the contents of the letter, Andoran! Much more agreeable than the sand blasted wastes of Qadira.

When they arive at the homestead, rather than going to find the woman himself, he allows the others to take the lead. Wouldn't want to scare the poor woman showing up as a heavily armed knight on a horse towering above her asking her about letters she uncovered, would he?

Quinn reads over the letters, "I'm certain Lem would help inspire the spirt of freedom and cooperation within this woman's heart."

"This task seems exceedingly easy. I suspect there may be more to the story."

Hakon determines to be watchful as they arrive at the homestead.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

"You know me well, Quinn! I can't wait to see what history awaits us."

Feiya examines the farm. "So, where is she hiding the museum?" She asks out loud.

Fields of overgrown crops surround a squat, shingle-roofed farmhouse. A pair of clay pots filled with cheerful yellow marigolds stands to either side of the house’s front door. Broken boards covered in graffiti are nailed over the door and windows.

Quinn looks "Not as we expected...."
Turning to Lem, "Are you sure this is the right location?"

"I followed the directions..."

Peering closer at the farmhouse, Lem calls, "Hello! Is anyone home?"

"This place appears abandoned. I wonder if the 'museum' of Alcasti history is still inside. And what happened to Yereena?"

Hakon carefully tries to pull a board off a window and peek inside.

No replies. And you are sure you are correct here.

"Nothing to it, but to go inside. Follow me, everyone!"

Lem gestures for the party to follow him to the front door. He listens for a moment before knocking excitedly.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Quinn sighs and once again draws his sword from his cane, this time drinking his shield extract as Lem opens the door.

Hakon follows the little bard inside watching for anything lurking in the shadows.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

I get to heal up automatically between these sections right?

The door is locked with a rusty lock. But taken a few seconds time, Quinn easely opens the lock.Thick rugs cover baseboards worn smooth by years of occupation. An unfinished meal sits on a polished oak table. Broken dishes and overturned bookshelves chairs clutter the floor. Books and sheaves of parchment are stacked haphazardly in and around the fireplace, some charred beyond recognition.

Quinn looks over to Alain "Looks dangerous... you go first."

If you insist, Alain says, putting on a brave face as he goes into the house, a hand on his sword as he looks about. Is anybody home? We're not here to hurt you, we just want to talk, he shouts to the ether as he looks about, waiting to look at the scattered papers until he knows the area is relatively safe.

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

A big half-orc knocks to the door.
"Some Remaio Alcasti sent me here. Promised gold and glory. Can I help?"

Aroden's corpse, man! Alain shouts, tumbling to the ground at the sudden noise and new person entering the area, sword out and pointing at the newcomer, Don't sneak up on a man like that!

Lem goes directly to the scattered papers, especially any remaining in the fireplace.

"Looks like someone left in a hurry. What's over here?"

Lem goes directly to the scattered papers, especially any remaining in the fireplace.

Give me a perception roll Lem!

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Lem scans papers excitedly, barely reading one before moving on to the next.

Seeing Lem check the fireplace, the Oloch takes his time checking it.
Take 20=24

Hakon looks at the food left on the table checking for freshness, wondering if someone has been here recently.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9

Hakon finds enough clues that someone was here very very recently, maybe even is here now. He hears noise from beyond the closed door to the north

Hakon signals to the rest of the group to be quiet so they can get surprise whoever is in there. He draws his axes in preparation.

Quinn moves to the corner, ready for danger.

Suddenly a voice is heard!"Battle is close! I demand to be wielded. Wich of you brave heroes will use me to cleave a bloody path through your enemies!"

"Heroics? Pick me! Though Oloch is better at the bloodlust..."

What do you do?

Quinn guesses ans whispers "Either shut it up or draw the dang sword already."

Oloch grabs the sword and swings it twice.
"Where are my enemys?"

Now that the sword has blown their surprise, Hakon figures it's time to just take the the reindeer by the antlers.

He draws his handaxes and throws the door open!

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
initiative just in case: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Lem draws his shortsword.

"Ready or not, here we come!"

This once-tidy bedroom’s furnishings have been pushed against one wall. A pile of assorted objects seeps out from under an unmade bed. A framed painting of a verdant pasture hangs askew on the southern wall.

Perhaps someone should check under the bed, Alain says from just behind the door, sword drawn and his eyes fixed on the mess below the bed, seems like an excellent hiding place to me.

"I'm closer to the ground!"

Lem goes to look under the bed.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

And you see two kobolds looking at you, and another hiding behind the door and another behind a chair.
IniKob: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
IniLem: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
IniAlain: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
IniOlo: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
IniRag: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
IniQui: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
IniFeya: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
In the surpriss round the kobolds emerge from hiding.

Lem begins to inspire courage in his allies and makes sure his sword is out and ready.

"How do you get a kobold to shut up? Grab its tale!"

Inspire Courage: +1 atk/dmg

Hakon begins reciting a history of kobold slaughter, further inspiring the group.

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). Allies who have their own rage or bloodrage can use their own bonuses and penalties if they choose, but they can’t use any of their other abilities like rage powers or blood casting.

Then move action forward to be in position for attack of opportunity.

Oloch storms forward sword swinging.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 211d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
No idea of swords powers

Oloch +1 Sword
Oloch manags to cleave one Kobold neatly in half.
Rest of party is up!

With the room looking a bit full Quinn moves around to the outside and smashes in the window.

The cavalier attacks another Kobold declaring his challenge on the golden.
AttackCHCH: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Attackconf: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Feyia uses her evil eye on the blue Will: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5
The blue has evil eye, golden and red are dead

Lem backs off and continues telling jokes.

Inspire Courage +1 atk/ +1 dmg

The blue kobold attacks Oloch, the green Hakon.
AttackO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 81d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
AttackH: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 Party is up

Hakon attacks the kobold in front of him with his handaxes while continuing his tale.

handaxe+inspired courage+inspired rage: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9
handaxe 2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12
damage 2: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6

Oloch stabs the red kobold.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

2 more dead Kobolds. Battle over!