JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Beppo picks her up, and the party heads back to the portal that leads to the Material Plane. Before you get far, a cloud of brimstone smoke coalesces in front of you, forming into a devil.

Excuse me, what do you think you're doing with the fleshbag, mortal? The terms of the contract is clear. I gave one of my pets in exchange for each mortal prisoner of suitable...quality... for the duke. You dare to abscond from my kennels that which does not belong to you? And here I was under the impression that those from Cleliax abided by the written word. He flexes his huge muscles and tightens his grip on a menacing greatsword he carries.

Thought. Did we kill the hellknight? Is it possible to recover him and exchange him for her?

"This one wasn't legal for sale. Perhaps you would accept the person you created the contract with instead."

Edmond whispers to the priest beside him.

Some of my wounds are still fresh, Kyle. We're dancing the dance but we haven't paid the man by the looks of things. If this turns ugly, I could use your help.

UNLESS Kyle can work up the exchange...

Beppo eyes the devil before them. Huh - doesn't look so bad...

He straightens himself up and takes on the scholarly countenance his brother would often use when telling Beppo why he had taken the last biscuit. Sir, I must inform you that your counterparty is no longer able to satisfy his obligations. Further, this prisoner was unlawfully taken and therefore neither he nor you have any rights to possess her. We have no contract with you, and therefore owe you no obligation. Now, if you will excuse us...

BAH - Ninja'd!

Ouch failed to do my duty. Work is busy.

CMW Edmond: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 = 16

CMW Tessai: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (10, 8) + 5 = 23

The devil looks at Beppo, bends over to get in his face and says, I do not recognize the pathetic laws of your lands, mortal! I enforce only what we have drawn up, and signed in the blood of your kind.

He stands straight again, and looks at the priest. An exchange? Possibly. This one pleases us because she was influential. I would require one of higher influence or power than her. He looks over you all. None of you fit the criteria, so I can only presume you mean another from your plane of existence. I will permit you to leave to retrieve this...offering... while I detain the others. If you bring me something pleasing, then we have an exchange. If not, then I keep the girl...and maybe one of you just for wasting my time!

Knowledge Devil: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Can we defeat?

"You get the person you originally signed the contract with. She was not his to bargain with and so will fulfill the contract by submitting himself as payment."

'Thank goodness Beppo didn't kill that one dog or he may want another as payment.'

You have beaten one devil already, you feel somewhat certain you could beat this one. It would be a fight, though

The duke! Haha. I hope you have another plan, priest. I cannot take the one who signed as payment. His soul already belongs to me, in time. I will be patient for him.

"Duke? I thought you had the contract with Maralictor Ganden Heriphis. Tell us what Duke you bargain with and perhaps we will hasten the time he comes to you."

"Would you accept Maralictor Ganden Heriphis in exchange?"

You do not make demands of me, priest. My patience grows short. Bring me this 'maralictor' you speak of, and make it quick!

Kyle heads back to the hellknight to make sure he's not dead.

Heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

He drags the unconscious body back to the devil.

"Are we square?"

Aemon grits his teeth and shakes his head, his hands gripping his bow so tight his knuckles turn white. Now we bargain with a Devil, i'm sick of this."We can't do that."

He then chants something and casts a spell on himself and shouts. "WE wont be negotiating today!" He then let's lose two arrow's at the Demon.

Bow Attack 1: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 29
Bow Damage 1: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 15

Bow Attack 2: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 21
Bow Damage 2: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 17

"Can I wake him up? I would love to see his face when he realizes he's been sold. Beautiful."

Hmmm...interesting.... Ninja action! LOL. So, I guess what I need to know..outside of Kyle what do the rest of you think? Would you stop Aemon? Or would you join his battlecry? Talk about it in discussion! You have until next posting period in 2 hours.

Assuming buffs still active

Oh well, in for a penny in for a pound!

Claw 1, pa: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 1 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 1 + (6, 4, 5) = 32
Claw 2, pa: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 1 + (6, 3, 2) = 28
Bite, pa: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 1 + (5, 5, 3) = 25

Claw 1, pa, confirm: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12

Dotting

At the sight of Aemon taking up arms, Beppo grumbles, S*!!, and gently lays Calsenica down.

Next round:

Beppo draws his zweihander and takes an overhand swing at the devil:

HRRAugh!

Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 5) + 8 + 4 = 22

Is Tessai still around?

Surprise Round
Aemon yells and shoots. And arrow plinks into the shoulder of the devil, drawing a little blood. He pulls it out and snaps it in two, smiling the entire time. That was a mistake, little mortal. Now the lives and souls of you and your friends belong to me!

Normal Combat
Note: Party does not start in melee range, but about 15' away. I've changed most of your actions to a charge.

Tessai charges forward raising her silver mace, as Kyle heals. Remember, boys, silver weapons here! She uses bane vs. Devil as a swift action and charges.

Mswk Sil. Lt Mace w/Bane (20) PA: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 171d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (3, 1) = 16 . She misses.

Beppo charges forwards as well, but his weapon is only partially effective. Edmond charges and attacks, getting a juicy spot, just to find the wounds on the devil close up quickly from his natural attack.

Enemy turn
You have made a grave error in judgement. Thank you.
He attacks Tessai, and then cleave to Beppo and then brandon if he hits.

Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 342d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 12 + (4, 5) = 26 (Fire Resistance reduces this to 21)
Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 332d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 12 + (2, 6) = 30 Ouch
Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 162d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 12 + (4, 2) = 29 Miss

EFL Devil1 (Good, ),
PFL Beppo (19/49 ), Tessai (22/43 ), Brandon (48/48 ),
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),

Apologies for the lack of posting today, I was competing at Tough Mudder and feel kinda wiped out.

A look of disgust crosses Edmond's face at Tessai's suggestion of silver weapons but defers to her better judgement.

Silver morningstar, PA: 1d20 + 12 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 1 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 12 + 3 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 3 + 1 + (5, 2, 6) = 30

G$#!+$n it

Seeing the brutal attack unleashed on Tessai Aemon tries to take the devil down with his shot's "We won't deal with evil filth like you, trading lifes like they were just currency."

1 Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 17
1 Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 15

2 Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 31
2 Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14

2 Attack Crit confirm: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 19
2 Damage: 4d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 6) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 32

Kyle moves back to avoid giving the devil the benefit of healing.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10

Holding on Beppo here

Beppo, undaunted, strikes again at the devil's black heart...

Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 = 11 Oof.
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 8 + 4 = 22

Does the devil have reach? If he appears to be of Medium size, Beppo will take a step back after he attacks. If he appears to be Large, Beppo will stay where he is.

While towering over you, the devil technically is a medium creature.

Round 2
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Aemon hits the devil with a normal arrow (These are not silver, right?), which pierces his left sholder, causing some nearly black blood to trickle down. He easily parries Edmond's and Beppo's attacks. Beppo steps 5'back.

Tessai cries, Get out of our way, do perish in the name of Cayden Cailen. You will NOT be ruining our victory party TONIGHT!
Mswk Sil. Lt Mace w/Bane (20) PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 321d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (4, 4) = 18
Mswk Sil. Lt Mace w/Bane (20) PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 321d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
As you guys distract him, Tessai finds an opening and critically strikes. The blow to his head causes him to look dizzy for just a moment, the wound gushing more black ooze. Curse you, woman! You and your friends WILL die here!

Enemy Turn
Leaving the dance so early, little man? Dance with me some more!
He five foot steps forward. Hmm..on another note, I'll have to rethink this greater cleave thing a little more...but technically, he has ability to hit on everyone, here. Just seems a bit strange and op'd to me. Oh well, thought for another time.

Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 232d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 12 + (2, 2) = 19 Beppo
Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 262d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 12 + (2, 3) = 23 Tessai
Devil's Greatsword /2d6 Fire): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 262d6 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 12 + (6, 4) = 32 Edmond

He slashes through the lines with the fury of hell.

Status

EFL
PFL Devil1 (Hurt, Flanked), Tessai (14/43 ), Brandon (16/48 ),
5' Beppo (10/49 ),
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),

Aaaarrgghh! Enough!

Edmond throws his Morningstar to the ground and hurls himself at the creature.

Claw 1, pa, flanked: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 - 1 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + (1, 4, 2) = 20
Claw 2, pa, flanked: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 - 1 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + (5, 2, 5) = 29
Bite, pa, flanked: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 - 1 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + (5, 1, 6) = 26
Bite, crit: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 - 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + (4, 3, 3) = 26

Forgive me, but I think that if I take a 5' step back, unless he has reach, the devil can only hit me (or, if he does not take the 5' step, he can only hit Tessai and Edmond). In any case...

Beppo steps up and strikes back - You want to dance? Let's F+$@ING DANCE!!

Power Attack (flanked): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 8 + 4 = 17

Or not. Nice job, Edmond - way to really sink your teeth into your work.

"You will die with your dogs!" Aemon then aims again and fires.

1 Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 31
1 Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 16
1 Attack Crit: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 14
1 Damage Crit: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 16

2 Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 22
2 Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 11

Kyle channels after Tessai attacks.

No way of not including the devil this time.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 8, 4) = 19

Round 3

Edmond claws on the demon, ripping some flesh...but finding it hard to tear through. Aemon hits with one of the arrows, as Beppo misses.

Tessai yells, In case you didn't understand, I said, DIE.

+1 Rapier w/Bane+Flank (18-20) PA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 241d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (5, 1) = 18
Tessai's silver weapon strikes the creature, causing its flesh to burn. He falls back a couple of steps, and crumples over.

A quiet falls over the room.

Combat Resolved....?

Three more devils teleport in on the other side of the room, as large and strong as the one you just killed. They are 120' away.

Tessai's eyes open side, for just a moment. Then narrow.

No time to savor the moment. Beppo..take Cala. Find a way to tell Westcrown that we took one of these F!@#'ers down. All of you, run for the portal. NOW! I'll hold them off.

She braces herself in a defensive posture, ready to receive the charge. She sees the look of protest in some of your eyes.

That's an order. Move it!! Get through the portal and smash the painting! DO IT!!

Kyle looks at the others.

"I think we better do as she says. We can't out run them carrying Calseinica."

Beppo grabs the unconscious actress and narrows his eyes at Tessai.

Ridiculous fool tiefling - What the hells is she doing? She's going to sacrifice herself??

Come on, Tessai, fool devil-spawn! You don't have to do this! Let's GO and we'll smash the painting on the other side!

As he says so, Beppo begins to edge toward the portal.

WHAT THE F~~# ARE YOU DOING, TESSAI!? COME ON! You're the only damn tiefling I ever liked, woman - what is wrong with you??

He shakes his head at the silence that comes back to him. As the devils bear down on them, Beppo's survival instinct takes over and he rushes through the portal.

Aemon looks at the on coming devils, then back to his team. Shes going to give her self up for us... "Tessai..." He looks at her maybe for the last time. "We'll see you on the other side, give them hell." He then turns around slings his bow over his shoulder and runs for the portal. "You heard her! let's go!"

Edmond rounds on the devils, fangs and claws dripping with the black blood of their brother.

He can see Tessais intent immediately. His entire existence has been for the sole purpose of protecting Brandon. And yet now, he hesitates.

Tessai. This is foolish. We can get away from here!

He sees only determination in her eyes.

With regret, he turns and runs back to the entrance.

What a waste! We are going to lose Tessai and all her strength for that mewling quim!

He turns back one last time, shakes his head, and leaps through the portal.

As you rush through and find yourself back in the wardens office, you hear a scream from the other side Smash it, now, I can't hold them off!!!

Edmond rips the portrait to shreds.

She better be worth all this. She better earn what we've done here or I'll gut her myself!

As Edmond begins to shred the painting, Tessai tumbles through. She screams. For one frozen second, as the portal collapses, you wonder if she's even all there.

Yet, she does make it to the ground, crashing through a table coming out of her tumble. Her body lies bruised and broken before you. Aside from a dislocated shoulder, multiple cuts and contusions, across her lower back you see deep gnashes with black puss.

Aemon looks on as Tessai only just makes it back though the portal he then runs over to her. "Don't ever do anything that stupid again, but you did save us then... Thank you." Aemon the touches one of her wounds can casts a spell, while looking around the room he see's Kyle and the trouble we all nearly died for. Now we get to the bottom of all this. AS he grits his teeth.

CLW: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Edmond hauls Tessai to her feet.

Well that was stupid. Brave but stupid nonetheless. he says with a nonchalant expression. But still, walking into Hell and facing down three of its denizens? Got to be worth a story or two.

Let's get out of here.

Kyle channels before looking her over.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 3, 7) = 16

Heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

How is everyone's health now?

Kyle heals Tessai, who lies on the floor. Her eyes flutter open. Thanks. I... She moves around a bit, and then looks a bit worried. I...Maybe you should try again, Kyle? I... don't feel right.

Almost fully healed here, assuming my math (10+19+16 = 45) is correct

Beppo exults as Tessai rumbles through the portal. HA! I knew she could make it. Looks like she wasn't that stupid after all.

Beppo does his best to help support Tessai while still carrying Calsenica. That certainly was stupid, but Edmond's right - it'll make a great story.

He turns to head for the door, pausing for a moment as his gaze covers the cells in the room outside . Release the prisoners? Seems like a Shades of Grey kind of thing to do, but we can't risk that kind of heat. He turns back, then notices that Tessai is still on the floor.

Come on, get her up. We need to make a move here.

"I am sorry Tessai. I can't heal your legs. But do not fret. We will find a way to restore them when we get back. Meanwhile, Edmond perhaps we'll need Brandon back so we do not draw any attention. Aemon, can you help me with Tessai?"

Tessai sees the look in Beppo's eyes.

1d20 ⇒ 12

I..., you see her struggling in a way that you've never seen the usually strong Tessai do. I see that look in you eyes, Beppo. But, we can't do that. So far, nothing we've done has been illegal, given the fact that the warden attacked us first. There are plenty of witnesses down here to substantiate that. And Cala's freedom is signed for, so we can walk out with her. But if we let prisoners free, they would certainly figure out who did it, since they just let us down here. I agree with your sentiment. We need to move.

She wences as she tries to move again, but to no avail. As one of you tries to lift her up, she smacks the hand aside. I can ... I can do this!

With grim determination, she pulls herself. For a moment, it looks like she'll stand through that emotion alone. But she collapses. Damn it!

She lets out a string of obscenities as she tries a couple of more times, and fails. The look in her face deters anyone else from trying, despite any other emotion in the room. Just when it looks like her anger might hit a breaking point, her facial expression melts away. A slight smile from the crack of her mouth, that Tessai is known for, shines through, even for just a moment.

She stammers....You're right, doc. I can't move them...at all. It seems that if we are going to reach the dream of freeing Westcrowne from the tyranny of fear, I will need you all to carry me there.

And if you can tell me where THAT obscure pop culture reference is from, you got a present in your future.

Edmond looks pointedly at the old man in the cage.

These prisoners have no usefulness to us. They stay. We leave. Alas Brandons chemicals work too well in stabalizing my form. I cannot revert for near three quarters an hour. I apologize for the inconvenience. he says without enthusiasm.

We might also be well served thinking of a reason she cant walk. he says pointing to Tessai, his bluntness startling.

The princess bride?

Nope. Hahaha...Wrong medium and more obscure.

Let me know how you all want to proceed.

"I've got you Tessai." Aemon reaches down and pick her up with his arm around her he supports her weight. "Won't they be a bit upset that we killed one of them anyway?" Aemon looks around the room again hoping to see someone he recognizes. "But you are right our cover will be blown, but we still don't know why he attacked us are we going to ignore it ? so we tell those hellknight bastards up stairs?"