Of Kings and Commoners - Kingmaker AP

Game Master RPGGGM

Alia would prefer an Inn near the outskirts. You know, where the smell isn't so bad?
Both the "more decent" inns and the inns in "nicer parts of town" are probably closer to the center of Restov.
If there is a fine one near the outskirts UPWIND of the city, that would be great.

To Scarlet: "Thank you a lot for the offer...gladly another time, but I will stay and look after Faeria."
And right now, my mind is distracted...that leads to accidents happening in sparring, and I like you, Scarlet...

To Posh: "Gladly so...but it would seem I'll be staying and keeping watch over our Guest. We will likely stay for shopping and supplies, so lets go see a play tomorrow? But I could use the company now, too...it's crappy stuff, but it helps all the same!", while she's pouring an extra cup from the bottle of wine, pushing said cup towards Poshs direction on the table.

"Thank you a lot for the offer...gladly another time, but I will stay and look after Faeria."

"Awww. Fine, but keep that fencing arm fresh for next time!" Scarlet's a little disappointed, but she knows not to push it.

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Later that night, Scarlet enjoys her sparring session with Zokon. "Hey Zokon, how do you know so much about this city? This spot's pretty nice."

"I'm noble born, Medvyed family, bastard though, I did get to see most of the cities in this part of the world and well Restov is I had to come to join the charter group"

Zokon has no worries about sparring accidents, carved sticks suffice for full speed

Alia would prefer an Inn near the outskirts. You know, where the smell isn't so bad?

Both the "more decent" inns and the inns in "nicer parts of town" are probably closer to the center of Restov.
If there is a fine one near the outskirts UPWIND of the city, that would be great.

To Posh: "Gladly so...but it would seem I'll be staying and keeping watch over our Guest. We will likely stay for shopping and supplies, so lets go see a play tomorrow? But I could use the company now, too...it's crappy stuff, but it helps all the same!", while she's pouring an extra cup from the bottle of wine, pushing said cup towards Poshs direction on the table.

"Well if that is the case, why not?" he smiles and takes the cup "No matter how terrible the wine, as long as you have good company it can taste sweet. Even in one place where I swear the just gave us vinegar with fruit juice." looking over the situation he then things for a moment before asking "If you mind. I believe we know you and Scarlet were heading down the Greenbelt to find a elven ruin of somekind, but what was life like for you back home? Do you come from Kyronin or possibly Galt?"

Can't remember if she stated she was from Kyronin. In the inner thoughts it was mentioned and geographically it is on a boarder to the river kingdoms.

"I'm noble born, Medvyed family, bastard though, I did get to see most of the cities in this part of the world and well Restov is I had to come to join the charter group"

Zokon has no worries about sparring accidents, carved sticks suffice for full speed

"Medvyed...huh. I've always been more of a nomad. I don't know where I was born from. Joined a mercenary group when I was young with my brother. He's not family by blood, but that dwarf never looked at me funny. We became mercenaries as a living." Scarlet takes a swing with her stick.

"Don't know where he is, now. I kinda left for a year to calm down. When I came back, Alia and her friends were looking for some muscle. Seemed like an easy job, but, you know."

In the Winding Wyrm (a middle of the road tavern/inn just above the Coppers) you sit about in the big room (possibly discussing Kyonin or other places you have been to), with the casually bound Faeria seated unobtrusively near the back of the table.

In a nearby alleyway....

Round 1
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet

You may roll for damage (use club stats though the weapons are fragile and can only inflict nonlethal (1d6+Str) damage), it will only determine how good the strike might have been had it been a real attempt.

The Tactical Map has been updated.

I said Celyne was staying near Faeria, is she not at the inn with the others?

After a bit of conversation with Alia and as these men come in he attempts to send a subtle message to Alia. Sort of like how you and Numala have been continuing in spoilers, if you wish for a few second roleplaying before this attack and maybe after.

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 So the thugs hopefully don't catch on what I'm saying or suggesting to Alia.

"Try to get your blade ready. I don't like the look of this." he whispers, subtly, trying to keep the situation calm.

I said Celyne was staying near Faeria, is she not at the inn with the others?

She is. In fact you are sitting at the same table with her. (See tactical.)

After a bit of conversation with Alia and as these men come in he attempts to send a subtle message to Alia. Sort of like how you and Numala have been continuing in spoilers, if you wish for a few second roleplaying before this attack ...

Essentially this constitutes a potential surprise round so the use of innuendo is fine.

Poshment Underhill wrote:

After a bit of conversation with Alia and as these men come in he attempts to send a subtle message to Alia. Sort of like how you and Numala have been continuing in spoilers, if you wish for a few second roleplaying before this attack ...

Essentially this constitutes a potential surprise round so the use of innuendo is fine.

lol I wasn't thinking innuendo but general roleplaying for the characters to both converse and understand each other a little more.

In a nearby alleyway....

Round 1
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet

You may roll for damage (use club stats though the weapons are fragile and can only inflict nonlethal (1d6+Str) damage), it will only determine how good the strike might have been had it been a real attempt.

clubba: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Celyne wrote:

I said Celyne was staying near Faeria, is she not at the inn with the others?

She is. In fact you are sitting at the same table with her. (See tactical.)

Further reply the folks who made their perception rolls (which the boards ate with butter), where listed in the spoiler.

lol I wasn't thinking innuendo but general roleplaying for the characters to both converse and understand each other a little more.

It's just D&D 3.x terminology for secretly passing your message to Alia. ;)

No bruises for me.. AC 19..

club o doom: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Too much fancy twirling leaves no room for steadyness

Poshment wrote:

lol I wasn't thinking innuendo but general roleplaying for the characters to both converse and understand each other a little more.

It's just D&D 3.x terminology for secretly passing your message to Alia. ;)

ahh yes. I remember looking through Forgotten Realms 3.0 and as 3.5 had gotten rid of it I had no idea what they were on about with characters having a skill called "innuendo" or something along that line. Thought it'd be more obvious to use bluff or something, but nevermind.

Numalar stands and flexes his knees. His hands hold his beer mug tightly, and those who look closely can see his fingers elongating into claws. He gives the eye to Posh, Alia, and Celyne (though Celyne does not seem to be paying attention yet).

Going to do a total defense action in the surprise round, but I don't want it to be too obvious that I'm doing it, so let's do a bluff check. No idea what the DC would be...

Bluff check to 'look natural': 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

But I'm guessing that will do it. :) Will use windy escape the first time I am hit, assuming they attack. AC is currently 18.

"Awww. Fine, but keep that fencing arm fresh for next time!" Scarlet's a little disappointed, but she knows not to push it.

"Sure will...next time, I'm in again. I do appreciate the invitation! Try not to bruise Zokon too badly!", Alia gives Scarlet a smile.

"Well if that is the case, why not?" he smiles and takes the cup "No matter how terrible the wine, as long as you have good company it can taste sweet. Even in one place where I swear the just gave us vinegar with fruit juice." looking over the situation he then things for a moment before asking "If you mind. I believe we know you and Scarlet were heading down the Greenbelt to find a elven ruin of somekind, but what was life like for you back home? Do you come from Kyronin or possibly Galt?"

Can't remember if she stated she was from Kyronin. In the inner thoughts it was mentioned and geographically it is on a boarder to the river kingdoms.

"I agree, proper company can go a far way. But if the mind's stuck on something bitter, even the most pleasurable company will not sweeten the facts. Especially not if part of that company acts to remind you of the bitterness.", shooting a glance at Numalar's direction, as he approaches and proceeds to sit down at the table too. Originally intended to sit alone, when Posh came, so I guess we all "got together" during the time before those thugs came in. "I'm from Kyonin, yes. My life so far was somewhat...sheltered, I would guess is the right word. It's my first time so far from home, and the first time I am confronted with the savageness of humans. And make no mistake, I'm talking about both sides of the law here. I went away from home with dreams, visions, wishes. Only a few short months later, my resolve is already wavering. But I owe it to my dead friends to see this through.", she raises her cup, and drinks to her companions, before ordering another bottle from the waitress/innkeep.

Later, when Thugs walk into the bar...
In a low voice: "You know this one joke? 3 Thugs walk into a bar, and approach a table with a bard, a sorcerer, an oracle, a magus and a wizard..."
Below the table, Alia will attempt to draw her blade in an inconspicious manner, and be ready to step up and slice the first one to be in melee range with a drawn weapon(regardless of wether he approaches with weapon in hand or draws it next to us)

Meanwhile, at the hall of justice sparring match

Zokon, since we're in rock em sock em robots mode, it may be easier to roll all of the hit checks we need to knock the other one out. Whoever does it the fastest wins.

Zokon has 19 AC and 12 HP. Scarlet has 16 AC and 12 HP. Deck's stacked against her, but she won't give up!

Round 1
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
10 damage

Round 2
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Round 3
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Round 4
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Round 5
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Round 6
Stick: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
15 damage

So Scarlet will win if Zokon doesn't KO her in the next 6 rounds.

Seeing as they are slugging it out, Zokon uses his studied target on Scarlet

Round 1

stick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
6 damage

Round 2

stick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Round 3

stick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
9 damage

game over, hmmm.. Zokon needs practice not to win, he'll have to do better next time.

Zokon helps Scarlet up after the last blow.. "Ahh I'm sorry my friend next time you'll be better."

not sure why Celyne wouldn't be paying attention, but:

Hearing Alia's little story about three thugs approaching, she looks around and hopefully spots them.

Edit: I should be doing 1d6+4 damage, not 1d6+1. But with those to hit rolls Zokon put out it didn't matter.

"I usually fight with two sticks... and... goin easy...on ya"

Scarlet yields halfway through her flurry of excuses.
No johns, Scarlet! Haha, if she bloodraged she would have had the 2 extra to stagger Zokon.

"You're good at this, man." Scarlet takes his hand. "I got a lot to learn off of ya."

Just to clarify: Alia is not itching for a fight here, she's just expecting trouble. Ill-stated, possibly, but she's not antagonizing them. IF one of them is next to us with a weapon, though, she won't hesitate to act. (Following the thought that you only threaten with a weapon if you are fully willing to use it/intend to use it...meaning anybody threatening her with a weapon is fair game.)

"I jump and bounce, fancy tricks, once you figure your way around em it'll be different story. Lets head back inside for a drink"

Round 1
The bold may act!
_________________
___ Numalar
___ Zokon
___ Scarlet
___ Ruffians
___ Faeria
___ Celyne
___ Luna
___ Poshment
___ Alia

"In a low voice: "You know this one joke? 3 Thugs walk into a bar, and approach a table with a bard, a sorcerer, an oracle, a magus and a wizard..."

innuendo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Everyone at the table (with the possible exception of Faeria) gets the "joke."

Scarlet grins. "Perfect time to release some steam!" Her hair glows red and flings wildly as she flies into a bloodrage.

Stick, bloodrage: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

"Lady Barrelbottom's here to kick your ass! With a stick!"

Scarlet's AC is 14 and HP 14.

already posted in spoilers what'll happen if they attack or simply approch. Also, who is Mr Natural?

already posted in spoilers what'll happen if they attack or simply approch. Also, who is Mr Natural?

Noted, though we'll have to see which it is.

Zokon flicks the stick off to the side as a distraction from his swing.

Studied target on black and spiked gauntlet to the body

spiked gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

In the alleyway, perhaps thanks to their very recent training together Zokon and Scarlet make short work of their assailants knocking them both senseless.

Round 1
The bold may act!
_________________
___ Numalar
___ Zokon
___ Scarlet
___ Ruffians
___ Faeria
___ Celyne
___ Luna
___ Poshment
___ Alia

Noire and Tallow are down

Zokon high-fives Scarlet

"These may not be alone lets get inside"

Round 1:

I can't be starting fires in here, but perhaps my other spell will allow me to draw their fire...

"I don't know what your problem is with pies, but I don't care for your tone. Why don't you all run along home before you get yourselves hurt."

Numalar points at the thug who spoke with one clawed hand, his claws now quite obvious.

I am trying to get them to attack me instead of the others, hoping my decent AC and windy escape will keep me out of trouble. So I will continue total defense and the first time I am hit I will use an immediate action for windy escape. AC is still 18.

Also, my first thought when you said "Mr. Natural" was This Guy. :)

The ruffians and Faeria are next, followed by the rest of the party.

Luna attacks the Ruffian directly in front of her after a brief, if really unnecessary, hand gesture from Celyne.

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

to hit bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

to confirm bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
xtra dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Celyne, caught off-guard and face to face with a thug, has no choice but to try to bop him with her quarterstaff... she flicks her hand toward green, a hand gesture aimed at Luna, then slams her quarterstaff at the same thug.

to hit: 1d20 ⇒ 16
dmg if hits: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Well, waiting to see what THEY do. There's plenty of witnesses in the bar, I suppose, so I'll definitely not strike the first blow. (that, and my initiative seemed to be unlucky).

Also, my first thought when you said "Mr. Natural" was This Guy. :)

Well you must admit to a certain (familial?) resemblance. Though it could be worse. The thug might have meant Mr. B. Natural.

"He doesn't care fer me tone, Leaf. Shorty smells Issian ta me." he says to the tall thug in front of Luna.

"Well Red, if he thinks your speech is bad you should ask him how the pie was." Returns Leaf.

They laugh, before Red continues. "None o' you look like Mung's usual type, And at this point he leers at all the women at the table what business you got wit 'im ay? And watcha doin' in town? An' before you give me anymore lip, jes remember not all yer friends are 'ere. Wonder what happened to them Wyne?"

Wyne, the man nearest the stair, just smiles knowingly and says: "It's a dangerous world out there Red. Times what they are without friends ta get yer back, a right dangerous world."

"So" Red continues, "Ya best answer straight just so it don't get more dangerous--for yer friends. Ya get me?"

As a side note: there are some tactical disadvantages for starting a fight seated or in Luna's case prone. Nothing I believe you couldn't overcome, but be aware of them.

"Heehee. This is a queer dream."

Is he threatening Scarlet?...this low-life...
"Our friends...outside in the dangerous world, yes. All alone. Probably for the best if I go take a look, make sure they are fine! You mind stepping aside?"
Alia will stand up, gripping her blade, which seems to pulse with energy.
Move to stand up(I expect I already drew the blade successfully when I realized their intent), Swift to enhance with Arcane Pool, Ready action on Purple. If he does any action except talk or step aside, I'll whack him.

Posh stares in disbelief
"They can't be dead...can they? Am I cursed to keep losing those I know..." Posh remains still as his mind runs through many different situations before there's a flare in his eye at Wayne and then back at Red, but he stops himself and attempts to regain composure before looking over to Wayne.
"You know I've seen this attitude many times back in the Riverkingdoms are many different whore houses." Posh starts "Tell me, do you also have a big blade to compensate for coming up a little short or when confronted do you just go home to mother and cry?"

Posh then raises his hand to stop any hostilities for the moment and to hear what he has to say.
"Before you act rashly, tell me if you are lying or not." he states firmly as his soft gaze becomes hardened again "Because if you're lying I would feel so awful about killing you. Wouldn't you agree, Alia?" he asks as he turns to her with a hard expression no one at the table has seen before.

Meanwhile, Scarlet is laughing as she dashes past the unconscious thugs. "Yeah, let's make sure our friends inside are in one piece. Hopefully they leave some action for us!"

For the first time in a while, Scarlet feels alive. Something about tapping into her blood rage just makes her feel alive.

Dunno how I will be able to post on the weekend. If this escalates and is not solved by talking...(I will keep readying an action to attack on purple doing anything except talk or withdraw/move/step away)

Zokon will move back into the tavern if possible drawing his longsword

"Let's go then"

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

no change to the situation

Sorry to leave you all hanging. Work night.

Is he threatening Scarlet?...this low-life...

"Our friends...outside in the dangerous world, yes. All alone. Probably for the best if I go take a look, make sure they are fine! You mind stepping aside?"
Alia will stand up, gripping her blade, which seems to pulse with energy.
Move to stand up(I expect I already drew the blade successfully when I realized their intent), Swift to enhance with Arcane Pool, Ready action on Purple. If he does any action except talk or step aside, I'll whack him.

@ Alia: You can certainly have your blade drawn but please consider for a moment the fact that your opponents have not taken any non-free actions yet and your position at the table and the funky nature of the readied action rules before you move to stand. The move you take to stand, triggers purple's AoO and then triggers his "SIT THE HELLS DOWN!" readied action.

"Sit the Hells down lady we ain't done talking yet!" yells Wyne.

sap (AoO): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9 nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

sap (readied attack): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

sap (readied attack-confirmation): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7 additional nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Wyne doesn't step aside. Your readied action triggers.

Alia jerks her head away in time to avoid the worst of a blow that would have rendered her senseless.

While Poshment and Numalar make small talk (pardon the pun!),

Luna attacks the Ruffian directly in front of her after a brief, if really unnecessary, hand gesture from Celyne.

Luna (from under the table) manages to bite the red-haired man's pant leg. While her master catches him in the head with her staff. Seated however she doesn't bring much power to the blow.

Meanwhile Alia:

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 = 12

Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 = 9

21 damage on purple in one mighty hit.
Mercy is wasted on these fools. Rather than letting them hang, make it swift...

She returns his attack with a sword clearly killing Wyne outright--stabbing him through his heart. He burbles incredulously and then drops to the floor.

"Stand down, or share his fate!"

Round 2
The bold may act!
_________________
___ Numalar
___ Zokon
___ Scarlet
___ Ruffians
___ Faeria
___ Celyne
___ Luna
___ Poshment
___ Alia

Noire and Tallow are down. Wyne is really down! (I guess I should read some of Alia's and Numalar's conversations on going Sith.) Red -3 hp.