Kings and Men - A Kingmaker Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Thron

Flaith bows down to the Tiressia and smiles.
"I would like to speak a few words... woman to woman. With your permission? Also, I wouldn´t mind if Perlivash and Tyg-Titter-Tut join us."

Tiressia begins to shake your hand, but stops and pulls it away as you speak.

”A park? You misunderstand, Sir. This place needs no alteration. Nor does it need the disruption of travelers coming to see the sights or claim souvenirs. It is a place of serenity and peace that will be lost if such a thing were to come to pass. I would be willing to allow your people to travel these lands unaccosted, but not to the point of upsetting the natural balance of things.”

She nods as you mention the dragon. ”Indeed, a dragon can be a grave threat to the balance of life. Go and tend to your problems, and think on my words. If you can agree to leave us be and keep our lands safe, I am willing to allow safe travel to your people through these lands and help those who are in need. Return once you have thought on this. Falchos, do show our guests the way out.”

The satyr moves past you, clearly unhappy with the arrangement, but dutifully guides you back to the edge of Galendir’s lands.

You now know the way to Tiressia’s Grove. No it is not a special hex of any kind, and she is requesting that no alterations be made there. However, if you agree to her terms, you can gain Tiressia as a Leader in your nation and perhaps the others over time if you can prove to them you are honorable to those terms.

I didn't know if I could do a park without altering. Kind of like a wildlife reserve/game reserve. I will leave it unaltered and claim it next month. Do you have a stat block for Tiressia. As a Dryad I assume she has a good Cha :)

"I'm sorry as a park a meant an unaltered place that people could come and visit. I understand your concern and as such will keep the lands off limits for my people. This will remain your home as long as you wish it to be. Thank you. I look forward to talking and working with you. Falchos I understand your mistrust and concern as well. You serve your queen here well. I would be honored to receive your council as well as well. Invincibility lies in defense; The possibility of victory in the attack. You could serve to be a fine General if you so desire. Allow me to prove myself worthy and trust in the judgment of your queen.

Diplomacy to win of Falchos: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30 Social Panache: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Falchos just grunts at you dismissively. ”My Loyalty is to Tiressia. Always has and always will be. Stand by your word and you won’t wake to vipers in your bedsheets.”

Don’t take his rudeness wrong, you did succeed at moving him a single step. But he still ain’t keen to ya.

Galendir smiles and nods at his defensive stance.

"Peace be with you friends. Until we meet again."

With the command of his queen he mounts up as the begin riding east.

"That went well. With her council I may hold better position over the settlement to the north. We will see."

I imagine most of the ride is talking non sensibly on how one fights a dragon.

Govnnon is swept up by events and keeps his trap shut for the bulk of it, not wanting to interfere, but also having trouble getting a word in edge-wise.

As they ride away, he turns to Galendir, 'Well done Baron. Excellent way to deal with the neighbors. The Queen seems nice enough - I hope she was telling the truth."

He rides nervously to the north, but as fast as his mount allows - which helps him bleed off some nervous energy. I should have picked up that phantom steed sooner. My heavy warhorse can't keep up!

"It will be a shame to not at least put roads and such through the land but having her and the others as allies will make it worth it. It also was good to see there was nothing of danger there. Yes, I hope she was as well."

Nodding to Galendir´s words Flaith adds."Wise words. Wise words."

"Fey, though sometimes unpredictable, can be valuable allies. They are far worse foes. A good working relationship would be beneficial. Baron Lucius will work towards this, I bet."

Flaith sighs deeply and replies."Speaking of far worse foes! What do you all know about red dragons? Any ideas how to fight them?"

"Carefully. Hhhh."

"Are those the ones that breathe fire? I used to get them mixed up in class..."

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 (if I learn anything: DR, special attacks, resistances)

"We need to face it on the ground. I fear if it's in the air we are all dead without a good way to combat it. If it does breath fire, some protection against such would be nice. Though I don't think that is an option."

Govannon can only recall tales of death and destruction at the hands of dragons, not how to slay them or anything useful.

Govannon grips his reigns tighter as his mind goes over every gory detail of death and destruction. He tries to sift it for anything actually useful, and comes up empty. He decides not to share his tales of woe and merely says, "I can fly a bit, but if it is faster, well, yeah. My archery skills are significantly weaker. I do have a bow around here somewhere..."

At some point when they take a break to rest the horses, he'll remember to cast Ablative Barrier.

"Will we reach the dragon today my Queen?"

Looking around Flaith shakes her head.
"I would say at least two more days. But we need some protection and aid. I hope you can cast a dweomer on us, Master Dwarf. And maybe a way to walk on air!"

"I'll pray ta Torag fer whate'er ye think we need. Jus' lemme know tha day before we be gettin' thar," Dolgrin replies.

You guys tell me what you want him to prep, and it is done.

The Mine:

The approach towards the mine is not as pleasant as you would hope. Along the way north, you encounter several places that are burned severely, some of which still contain the cindered husk of a victim or two. The mine itself from the outside would have been hard to miss, but the workers had clearly done a decent job of clearing away a large amount of overgrowth at the main entrance.

The main entrance...which has now been blocked off by a boulder the size of a horse. A side entrance into the mine network off to the west has also been barricaded by a similarly sized stone.

[ooc]Resist Energy communal level 3 Move Earth level 3 , Blessing of fervor or Airwalk for level 4
Flaith looks at the stone and shrugs. "This will be rather heavy."
Flaith will also give a tattoo to Govannon
(He can now cast Moment of Greatness CL 8)
She will cast heroism on herself.

”Baron Dolgrin, I think it might be helpful if you could protect us in some way from fire. Perhaps Resist Energy, Fire or Protection from Energy, Fire on each of us - the communal version should work fine. That should take it’s breath weapon largely out of commission - or at least make it bearable. Air walk is also excellent, but you can only get one of us I think. I can fly, so it shouldn’t be me, but I’m not sure who would benefit most.”

He thinks a moment, ”I’m sure whatever else you have in mind will be excellent. I don’t have much that can help the group as a whole, but I do have Haste, and will cast it as soon as we engage the dragon - so even with the breath weapon, don’t stray too far away if you want a taste."

Govannon would have cast Ablative Barrier earlier in the day. What time of day is it when we reach the mine, roughly?

As they approach the mine, Govannon frowns at the devastation. It is a dragon after all, but he’s still surprised by each bit of carnage as they encounter it. With each bit of destruction, he becomes more firm in his conviction as they close.

When they get there, he looks around a little. ”Well, on the plus side, in a mine, it’ll be easier to fight.” He tries to see how hard the rocks are going to be to shift. He doesn’t move them yet, just gets a sense of their weight. ”I dunno how hard these are going to be to shift. Do we want to go in the front, or the side?”

He waits on his final preparations until the party decides which way to go. He does draw his scimitar, and attach his weapon cord to his wrist, though he expects to have to sheath it again when they move the stone(s).

He accepts the tattoo graciously, "Thank you my Queen. I'll try and use the power wisely."

"I would hold the Airwalk if we need to give chase. If we keep it in the mine with protection from fire we have a good chance. I will give myself multiple images and try and stand toe to toe. It seems myself, Gov, and Lucius proxy work up close with a blade. Protect the queen and strike hard and fast."

Mirror Image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 There will be 6 of me.

Remember everyone within 30' will get the +1 morale to att/dam and save vs fear. We should save and pull money for the banner of the ancient kings, we should also chip in and hae Dogrin make a phalactery of positive energy if he will be healing us. What do you guys think?

"Invisibility would make me even more deadly. And don't dragons inspire fear in their foes?"

Galendir, that's great! What is the bonus from? I'm fine selecting certain items to be funded by the group rather than any individual, but we'll need to figure out where we draw the line. There are a lot of financial drains in this campaign (followers, cohort, downtime, maintenance, and of course gearing up) so I hesitate to devote large sums to group stuff - but we should definitely invest something.

If we use my treasure sheet group purchases are easy to track. Should we also get a Wand of Cure Light Wounds so Dolgrin doesn't have to spend all his spells on healing?

Govannon nods at their un-royal ally, "Aye, I could make you invisible before we go in. I've a spell or two to cast as well when we're ready to try and move a rock. Dolgrin, if it be too heavy to move, I don't suppose you have a stone shape prepared? Maybe you can carve a way through. A path that's also too small for a dragon to squeeze through would be ideal."

Just gonna point our nobody has made a proper Knowledge check to see if you all even know any of this.

Oh! Sorry, I thought red dragon = fire was common enough knowledge. If not, cancel his suggestion for resistance. I did make a knowledge check and rolled poorly.

Did Lucius know about the dragon before coming? Could I roll for his cohort/advisor? If not, no problem. Also, about the fire, to me, at least, I would think "dragons breathe fire" is common knowledge and knowledge checks would give more accurate info. Like, "Well, ACTually, blue dragons do this and green dragons etc etc etc." Of course it's up to you, boss. Just my two copper pieces.

I mean we know it fly's because it's been seen flying and you said along the way we passed severely burned area's and cindered husks of what were people. I was going off that and Galendir just stabs and cuts things until they stop. He is a Sword dueler and performer. His resume is short :)

Galendir, as our local bard you should be able to use your bardic knowledge or knowledge arcane to give us some info about the dragon!

I don't have either of those, I am not a font of knowledge :)

Shame on you!

Dolgrin smirks ”Aye lad, I got a thing or two that’ll move tha’ rock. Jus’ be ready when I do, in case tha dragon be on tha other side!”

He then begins saying prayers and casting spells on himself and the group.

He begins buffing. You guys doing so?

Once we have a ready way in, Govannon layers on his own buffs. He casts Invisibility (7m duration) on The Carnifex of Carnivalia. Then he gives himself Bull's Strength and, with a nod to Galendir, he also casts Mirror Image (1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3). He’d have cast Ablative Barrier earlier in the day, but if not, he does so now.

He stands by the entry, ”I just hope the big fella is close by.” he grins at the thought of their spells failing while they tromp about. He takes out his scimitar, ties the weapon cord to his wrist and nods to Dolgrin. ”Ready.”

Just mirror image for me. Ready

Dolgrin Buffs as follows:
Communal Resist Energy (Fire), 10 min on Govannon, Galendir, and Carnifex, 20 min on himself and Flaith.
Magic Vestment on someone in the group who lacks a magical armor or shield (whoever asks for it first).
Shield Other on Flaith
Weapon of Awe on his hammer
Bull's Strength on either Galendir or Carnifex (whoever asks for it first).
Shield of Faith on himself, Bless on the group.

Once prepared, Dolgrin looks to the rest of you and says "Be ready, e'ryone. I've 'eard dragons are nay ta be trifled with. This could be...well...could be the end o' us all." He then grins and adds [b]"But let's make it tha end o' tha' winged bastard instead, aye?"

He then works some magic one more time, touches the boulder. It alters in shape and size to the point that it rolls off on its own. However, a clatter of wood and metal echoes throughout the cavern as boards and buckets and mining carts that had been precariously leaned against the boulder clatter down to the floor of the mine shaft noisily. The sound echoes throughout the mine.

Looking inside, you can see a scene of carnage and violence already. Several bodies lay strewn about the entrance shaft, bodies torn viciously by claw or fang. Mining carts are bent and broken and tossed about like a child's playthings.

Looking ahead Flaith sighs deeply. "Fortibus favet!"
Flaith will also cast False life on herself, Blur and Mage Armor.
False Life: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Both my armor and buckler are +1 already, but thanks for the offer!

Govannon peers inside. He tosses an ioun stone over his head which lights up the area nicely for his poor eyes. He frowns at the grisly scene within. "Well, it's been here that's for sure."

He steps cautiously into the chamber, looking for other traps as he goes.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Finding nothing, he moves in further, seeking their prey.

Yep my armor is +1 as well, no shield. I'm dex base so bulls strength does nothing. Looks like it goes to Canrifex.

"Here we go." Galendir will cast light on the banner Unless GM hooks me up with the continual flame one :)

He moves forward.

"There will be no surprise here unless it sleeps. It will see our light coming. Be ready and lets move quickly."

He advance in looking as they go.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Stealth with invisibility: 1d20 + 14 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 20 = 40perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

The vigilante begins to sneak in while carefully observing.

I think as all are dex based they would have asked for cat´s grace instead

Also Bless won't do anything as long as you are within 30' of the flag.

Then Cat’s Grace (who wants it?) and no Bless it is. Need to know which way you guys intend to go. Feel free to indicate on the map by drawing.

Govannon wants to go further to his left (west?) but I can't see anything on the map in that direction. It's like I have no light source perhaps.

EDIT: I can see!!

Govannon moves into the tunnels and to the left, peering into the next chamber.

Echoing through the chamber comes a rumbling voice, ”Well well well. More mortals have come to my new lair, hmmm? Offering tribute perhaps? No...no...the smell of steel hangs on the air. You fancy yourselves heroes, do you? Come to rescue those who I plan to snack upon in the coming days, perhaps?” The voice seems to come from all directions at once, but primarily from the passages to the right.

”Thar must be multiple passages connecting. This idn’ good. We are gonna ‘ave a ‘are time pinnin’ this beast down...” Dolgrin mutters to you all.

”Come then, heroes! Test your kettle against Sulphirax!” the voice snarls, seemingly closer...

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Slipped my mind to post yesterday. Sorry. We both have +2 belts so I will take it for the +1 to hit, damage and AC :) the cats grace that is.

"Gov to the right."

Galendir takes the right side point assuming the party is coming with him.

Govannon nods and moves to the right, peering into the darkness. His blood is pumping and he grips his leather-clad scimitar with sweaty palms from the adrenaline.

Moved on map.

Where are the rest of you going? Please move 1 rounds worth of movement to wherever you are heading.

The Carnifex moves northward, still invisible.

Did you want me to move a rounds worth from where I"m at now or was that to the ones in the back?