I guess this is where we go back to being the good guys. Rubin rhymes a coded message to Kraull, to turn the tables and try to take Sampson alive.
Now is our chance
To swing the balance
See Sampson kept safe
and we'll take care of Lily.
Meanwhile, he runs off up the hill with Jason, to attempt to subdue Lily before news of the raid can reach her. Chef, do you want to stay and help Kraull, or come with us?
The small hamster in Kraull's head starts running real fast as he attempts to figure out what to do. Rubin's coded message is somewhat clear, however, turn against Sampson but try to keep him alive.
"Okay boss." Kraull says as he draws his falchion and begins to move aggressively towards Kain and his army.
Stay safe Kraull! Chef gives Kraull a Long Arm extract so he can engage in long distance smacking.
I will come with you, Rubin! Chef also gives Kraull a CLW extract
Initiative:
Chef
Rubin
Kraull
Blonde
Jason
Sampson
Miles
Group "a": 5 full rounds of running from group "b"
Rubin: go (30' from Miles)
Chef: go (30' from Miles)
Jason/Miles (30' from Miles)
Group "b"
Sampson + thugs: done (10' from Blonde/crew, each of them has a 5' space between each other)
**red orc (6 Damage)
Blonde + crew: done, next to red orc
Kraull: go (30' from Sampson/thugs)
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"A"
Rubin, Chef, Jason and Miles head out the side entrance and start to weave through back alleyways in hopes to reach Lily and warn her of the attack. You think your about 1/4 of the way there when all but Mikes stops. There is some heavy breathing by all, but he looks on
Hey, suck it up guys, we gotta hurry here. The boss lady needs to know of the attack, he is clueless as you all seem to converge on him.
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"B"
Sampson watches as Kraull moves forward, falchion at the ready. He draws his own blades of choice, dual serrated daggers. They look exotic, and special looking. He gets ready for a brawl over "his" city.
What's taking so long big guy?!, he question why Kraull is taking his sweet ass time.
The big red half-org readies his great club and the other two thugs ready their saps.
The blonde guy gives a chuckle, as he charges past Kraull and takes a swing at the big red guy, but not before the big red guy takes a swing of his own as he was ready for such an attack. The orc's club misses the blonde's hero's head by inches, as he ducks under the giant club, he slashes the orc in the leg. Blood flows as the first gash of the battle has been made.
His crew cautiously moves forward just in case the others are ready to throw down.
*Pant pant pant* Yea we're all ready. You all ready Rubin?
"With the help of Kain, Imma gonna disable ya." Kraull says, not sure why used that particular turn of phrase, as he turns to kick out the red orc's legs.
Rubin makes a quick prayer in hopes that Kraull can handle the situation, as he sprints off with the others down the narrow alleyways. Glancing at each other, they slow down to catch their breath.
You bet Chef. Alllll ready.
Rubin takes a few breaths and mutters an incantation.
Rubin casts Charm Person on Miles (Will DC 14).
I'll see if I can get him to run off in some other direction. If not I guess we'll subdue him the old-fashioned way.
Chef waits to see if the magic works before acting. Stop bellyaching Rubin and get your butt in gear.
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Group "a": 5 full rounds of running from group "b"
Rubin: charm person Miles (30' from Miles)
Chef: delayed (30' from Miles)
Jason/Miles (30' from Miles who is charmed)
Group "b"
Sampson + thugs: (10' from Blonde/crew, each of them has a 5' space between each other)
**red orc (6 Damage, prone)
Blonde + crew: done, next to red orc
Kraull: next to red orc, tripped red orc (30' from Sampson/thugs)
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"A"
Miles takes a step towards Rubin as he finishes his spell. His demeanor changes a lot, as he stops in his tracks.
Ya guys okay? We gotta hurry
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"B"
Kraull walks back up to his red hued equal. He takes the flat of his blade and takes his enemy to his back.
Hey Rubin, we're all friends here right? So what are we going to do? Chef holds a bit, waiting for Rubin's input.
What if Lily's not at her place? I think we should split up to have a better chance of warning her in time. Miles, old friend, why don't you run down to the tavern where she hangs out sometimes? Chef, keep heading for her store. Jason can run to the wharf, and I'll check the other warehouse.
♪♪♫
Everybody run
We'll meet again soon
We'll get it done
And change their tune
Got it! Chef runs and then heads on block further to meet his allies.
Round 2
Group "a": 5 full rounds of running from group "b"
Rubin: GO (30' from Miles)
Chef: GO (30' from Miles)
Jason: done
Group "b"
Sampson + thugs: (10' from Blonde/crew, each of them has a 5' space between each other) done
**red orc (17 Damage, prone) done
Blonde + crew: done, next to Sampson & red orc
Kraull: next to prone orc, flanked by two sap thugs. (12 NL damage)(10' from Sampson) GO
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Sure, I never thought she'd be at the bar... as Miles leaves to head towards the place you just came from.
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Back at where Kraull is, the fight continues onwards. Sampson' thugs converge on Kraull and both attacks him with saps. The first sap misses, but it provides enough of a distraction to allow his buddy to smack Kraull hard in the leg. His hamstring cramps up a bit, as the man tries to look menacing, but he looks more constipated than anything else.
Sampson meanwhile grabs a potion and drinks it. He seems to blur slightly when looked at.
The imposing red half-orc takes a wild swing at Kraull, even despite he is in a very unfavorable position.
The blonde hero moves past the prone half-orc and engages Sampson. The prone orc takes a wild swing at him. His attack is equally pointless
The blonde hero takes a swing at Sampson. The blade misses by a lot
The two crew of his, move forward and each take a swing at the prone threat. Both blades cut into the enemy. Blood flows from two gashes to the man's legs.
"Get lost or get dead." Kraull growls at the sap wielding thugs as he whacks at the red orc again, then attempts to cleave one of the sappers.
What you got planned, Rubin?
Rubin meets back up with Chef and Jason. As they jog onward to their impending fate, he thinks out loud.
The best outcome would be to take Lily alive and present her to the authorities (not the Authority) along with Sampson for a wholesome dose of justice. I haven't got a good read on Lily's skills, but she seems like the magic-using type. If we can't overpower her physically maybe we can convince her that the jig is up. Of course there's always the possibility she will just fry all three of us immediately. What do you think?
Have her cut a deal? Might work. I have one adhesive spittle extract that could tie her down and a potion of cat's grace.I'll back you up. Chef keeps jogging
Round 3
Group "a": 5 full rounds of running from group "b"
Rubin: GO (30' from Miles)
Chef: GO (30' from Miles)
Jason: done
Group "b"
Sampson + thugs: (10' from Blonde/crew, each of them has a 5' space between each other) done
**red orc (33 Damage, prone) done
Blonde + crew: done, next to Sampson & red orc
Kraull: next to prone orc, flanked by two sap thugs. (21 NL damage + 5 damage)(10' from Sampson) GO
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Rubin and Chef head towards Lily's shop, about 6 or so blocks away from where they are. They hope they can subdue her before she gets wind of the attack.
Kraull nearly cuts the red orcs arm off, but it is quite resilient. The orc lets out a roar, refusing to give in to his standing cousin.
Sampson moves forward, and seems to have a spring in his step. He somehow manages to get behind Kraull as Kraull blinks. Sampson and his muscle each take a swing at the hulking brute. Sampson takes a hack with his longsword, and cuts Kraull in the torso. His muscle continues to flail around on the ground.
The two sap wielding thugs continue to pound on Kraull seeing that his blade is the biggest threat in the fight. The first sap misses, which leaves an opening for the security be sap to hit into Kraull's other meaty thigh. It starts to bruise and swell up.
The blonde and his crew switch targets from the baffling prone fool to Sampson. The crew of his move around the battlefield to find a way to reach one half of the leadership duo that has a stranglehold on the city and its people. Only one his his crew manage to break through Sampson's guard and draw blood.
Sweat begins to form on Kraull's brow as things begin to look a bit hairy for our bouncer turned undercover cop. He nevertheless persists as he perspires, attacking the Red orc again and attempts to cleave into one of the sappers. When the red orc goes limp, he moves 5 feet out of the flank towards Sampson.
"I told you effing punks to run. Now you DIE."
A muted shriek of mortal anguish pierces the night air. Well, that's way too high-pitched to be Kraull. Things must be going his way.
I think I have a plan. I'll make it sound like a vengeful mob is approaching, and convince her she needs to give herself up into our protection. Something along those lines. Be ready with those extracts in case she doesn't buy it.
Rubin continues running until they either get to Lily's shop or run into some other unexpected encounter.
Chef palms his extract and nods
Round 4
Group "a": 6 full rounds of running from group "b" & 4 full rounds from Lily
Group "b"
Sampson + thug: done
Blonde + crew: done, next to Sampson & red orc
Kraull: flanked by sap/Sampson. (21 NL damage + 5 damage)
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Kraull cuts the red orcs head off...literally. He was defiant and tough until the very end. He had a gruesome demise befitting my of a warrior. His clan would have been proud. The blade than keeps going after the clean decapitation and slices the nearest sap wielding thug in the groin. Blood spurts out of the wounds, and the shock is too much as the man falls to the ground, convulsing in pain. The threats appear to be well in hand after Kraull's display of anger and aggression.
The lone sap thug, and Sampson work as a team to continuing to attack Kraull. His blade being very deadly and menacing. Both swings miss as the violence that happened moments ago rattled them.
The blondie and crew converge on Sampson. With no head, the snake would die off. The crew move around to flank him, and the blonde works with Kraull to position himself better. Despite all having better positions, all attacks miss badly. It appears the horror has affected everyone to their core.
Kraull remembers Rubin telling him to bring Sampson in alive, so attempts to trip the man to make hitting easier with the flat of his blade. "Just surrender and you'll keep your heads."
Chef shifts into overdrive
Round 5
Chef and Rubin continue to haul ass towards Lily's designer shop.
Kraull than tries to trip Sampson, but he barely manages to keep his footing. He retaliates at Kraull, anger still fuming. The two adversaries swing and whiff.
Stay still you big green bastard!
Blondie and his own crew continue to swing on Sampson. The final crew flanks with Kraull.
Chef runsssss
"Just give up, Sampson, before you lose your head." Kraull warns as he takes a swing at the crime boss with the flat of his blade.
Round 6
Chef and Rubin continue hustling. They start to huff and puff as they run up a slight incline. Meanwhile Kraull's attempt to subdue Sampson, his blade misses Sampson's ahead by himself inches.
Sampson continues to fight his adversaries.
Despite Kraull getting beat up on, the helpers continue to attack Sampson.
The first swing from the blonde hero cuts Sampson's leg. He faulted ever so slightly, allowing his crew to connect with Sampson's collarbone. Blood gushes from his neck area, but he continues to fight in defiance.
Almost unconscious, Kraull moves back to the bladed edge of his falchion and attacks Sampson again.
Chef runs headlong into danger!
Rubin sees Lily's shop dead ahead!
Chef and Rubin can see Lily's fine clothes shop 90 feet ahead while Kraull ends Sampson as a threat. He slumps to the ground, blood spurts from a severe leg wound caused by Kraull's blade.
Ok Rubin, are you going to lay on the charm here?
If the sapper is still a threat, Kraull continues to do battle. Otherwise, he attempts to stabilize Sampson and/or get Kain's people to do it.
Ready. When we get inside, you explain the situation to Lily so I can cast my illusion without her noticing. It will only last a few seconds, but I can cast it again if I get a chance. Once I have the spell cast hopefully I can convince her to give herself up.
Once they get to Lily's door, if it's unlocked, Rubin opens it and walks on in. Otherwise, he bangs on the door frantically and waits for Lily to open it. Once they are inside and Chef is engaging Lily, Rubin stands behind Chef and casts Ghost Sound to mimic an approaching mob.
Chef runs into the shop when Lilly lets them in, all sweaty. Um! Big trouble! Seems that goody goody who was causing trouble got himself a big mob to go after you and Sampson. Sheet, I think they are coming! Um...How about we pretend we're watchmen taking you to jail so the mob doesn't tear us all up?
The lone sap user tries to flee, but is quickly subdued by Kain’s men. Kain and his crew, start to tend to Sampson and his small group. Kain looks around, and makes a valid question,
Where are the other two?
Kraull sees that Chef and Rubin have yet to return, and he wonders how they are doing with Lily.
Chef and Rubin devise a game plan with their contact just goes along with whatever they decide. He was sent as some extra muscle, not to be a general. The door is unlocked, and inside the fancy store is the same nice dressed woman, standing behind the counter.
How may I... her sentence stops mid way as she sees its you two. I suppose you are wanting Miss Lily? I will let her know she has visitors
A few moments later, the woman escorts you to the back office where Lily is.
So, how can I help you gentlemen out today? Where is the big green guy?
Chef starts to frantically talk, trying to confuse Lily as much as possible while Rubin casts a spell, hoping to fool her.
Rubin starts to cast the Ghost Sound spell, trying to hide as much as. Even though his back is turned, Lily catches his hand gestures and can recognize the spell he casts.
Dear, why on earth would you be casting such a pointless spell, let me show you want a real spell looks like
Initiative:
Chef
Rubin
Jason
Lily
Jason: done
Rubin: go
Lily:
Chef:
Jason, unsure of the plan stands there, but draws his short sword just in case.
Believing that Chef and Rubin can probably handle their situation for awhile, Kraull waits to get healed up before heading in their direction.
Oh hamburger! Chef horks something nasty at Lily
Once during this spell’s duration, you can spit a viscous liquid as a standard action. This liquid functions as a tanglefoot bag, except you do not have to make a successful attack roll to hit your target. The DCs to counteract this adhesive (to avoid being stuck to the floor, to fly, to break the adhesive, or to cast a spell) use the spell’s DC rather than a tanglefoot bag’s normal DCs. The adhesive persists for 2d4 rounds after you spit it.
Round 1
Lily is busy thinking about what she is going to do. Chef spits a giant lugi on her feet, causing her to be stuck to the ground.
Aggh, you little whelp will pay for that. Staci, get in here now!
You hear someone come towards the back door and open it. Before you stands the same “front desk” woman whom you met minutes before. She carries a dagger with her, ready to fight.
Lily tries to cast a spell, her feet clearly hindering her mobility and concentration. She loses the spell and curses under her breath.
Round 1: Rubin attempts to reason with Lily as he arms his crossbow.
We were hoping to take you in without unnecessary bloodshed. The jig is up, and in case you haven't figured it out already, we're not on your side. Sampson and his cronies have been subdued by that mysterious do-gooder and our orcish compatriot Kraull (I hope). Give yourself up now and the law will go easier on you.
Round 2: Rubin casts Sleep at Staci (Will DC 14).
Round 1
Jason: done
Rubin: go
Lily: fails spell
Chef: go :)
Chef lifts a bomb. Yea, you all freeze and you all can get out of this unharmed. Maybe cut a deal.
What are we waiting on?
Chef holds to see if the sleep spell works
Lily, stuck in the goo of Chef’s spittle, curses as she fails to break free. She once again loses her spell. She groans, but not long as Rubin’s spell quickly knocks her out cold. She is sleeping peacefully. Staci turns around and runs out the door. Clearly she wasn’t getting paid enough by Lily to stick around.
Thirty seconds later Kraull shows up. Looking sad he missed the fight.
Let us get Lily trussed up. Just who do we hand her off to?
Glad to see you're still alive, old friend. How is Sampson doing? Does anyone have any rope? As far as what to do now...I don't really trust the law around here. I say we bundle the two off to Jasper, to face impartial justice there. Then again, we may never make it there alive. Maybe whats-his-face has some ideas. Y'know, that blonde fella.
Rubin helps to tie up Lily as he waits for the local constabulary to arrive.