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***The Rusty Dragon Inn***
It's been a fairly decent early spring. The town of Sandpoint itself is full of the hustle and bustle of early spring as ships come and go on the tides and farmers begin to plant crops. The thoughts of things like Chopper or the Cathedral fire starting to settle into distant memory. With the dedication of the Cathedral tomorrow the evenings festivities are light and lively. The Rusty Dragon is especially full tonight. The gangs all here. Even the Sheriff and Mayor have stopped by to have a nice ale or two with the Liaison to Magnimar. The balmy yet cool coastal air flows nicely off the bay and up Salmon Street to blow the salt licked breeze through the freshly cleaned and opened windows of The Dragon. Ameiko spends most of her time going from table to table laughing and cutting up with her clientele who she treats just like her family.
One of the favorite adopted daughters of Sandpoint has just left the small stage where she sang "Varsian Maiden" to the applause of everyone here.
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As Adrien finishes clapping, he tosses up an extra silver piece, puts his hands up around his mouth and shouts "Bravo, bravo" with a smile.
He turns to Kendra and Belor "I'm glad you both found some time to join us. You definitely picked the right night. I'm sure you've already met some of my companions, but allow me to take the opportunity to introduce the rest of them."
Adrien points out each one of the party members and introduces them each by name.
Copper let's out a sharp whistle after Esmeralda finishes her performance. Rohan gives a smile and some applause along with the crowd. When their favorite waitress/songstress gets back to her other job, Copper gets her attention. "That song was amazing. So is this food! Tell Ameiko she's outdone herself. What is this again?"
"Curry chicken. Your song was lovely." Rohan replies. "Right. I knew that. Anyways, we'll let you get back to work. Though if you could, I need some more bread. Please?" The wyrmling asks. "Copper, I'm sure she has better things to do than to wait on you all night." His human compatriot scolds. "I said please."
Talon politely smiles.
His early upbringing among one of the mercantile families in Magnimar put him in many social situations that required care - whether in front of nobility or the affluent merchant class. Though capable, while not exactly polished, he prefers to allow others to handle the diplomatic. Adrien's piloting in this arena suits him fine.
"Its a pleasure" he confirms, shaking their hands following the introduction as he bows his head slightly in deference.
He then looks to Esme and gives her a warm smile from across the room as if to say 'well done'.
Esmeralda exited the stage with a bow and a smile, a colorful scarf on her arm, her sky blue hues scanning the crowd to view who was in the crowd.
She leaned forward slightly, her long silky locks of raven colored hair flowed over her shoulders, a few strands fell before her eyes, and with a hand she brushed them away in annoyance. She wore a dark blue gown, the frabic wrapped around her form, hugging her curves, around her waist was a gold chain, the gown was sleevless, revealing her flawless slightly tanned skin, around her neck was a gold band.
A few moments later, she sighed softly, as she walked over to the tables to begin taking orders. She continued onwards, counting the coins in her pouch from the performance as she relayed to the cook a set of orders. She ended up at the table of Rohan and Copper and gave them a warm smile at their antics.
"Anythin for you, sugar. Maybe I'll get you somethin extra on me, aye?" she replies to the golden wyrming as she pets him fondly. What could she do? She had a soft spot for the little guy.
"Thank ye for the complements. They are always appreciated." she replies to them both with a wink before writing down the order and after giving a little wave turns to continue her work. Esme notices Talon give her a smile and her heart warms a bit as she returns the smile and gives a small wave in return. She was looking forward to the festival. A lot.
Rhasa stops, with two trays of food precariously balanced on her arms, as she was introduced. She seems a bit flustered with the crowd as she normally only serves during the day. With the upcoming Cathedral dedication and the larger than normal crowd, however, she was required to help out with the tables.
"Pleased to meet you," she said with a curtsy. She then stood there for a moment before remembering the food she was carrying. "Um.. If you will excuse me, sirs..." And with a sheepish smile, she moved off to another table, passing the dishes down to the patrons. She then collected empty dishes from another table and pocketed the tips before speeding off into the kitchen to deliver the dishes.
Talon surveys the room, noticing Rohan and Copper at a table near the small raised platform that serves as a stage. There are a couple of open chairs. He walks over, "Rohan, good to see you. Copper a treat as always." and sits down in one of the chairs that gives him the best view of the room and the door to the street.
He sinks heavily into the wooden chair, weary from a long day at the docks. His thoughts on a strong ale to take the edge off.
Sheriff Belor Hemlock: claps and smiles warmly at one of his favorite young talents at The Dragon. "Bravo Esme! Good again, girl!" he turns to Adrien "I have known some of these you introduce me to all their lives, boy." he chuckles knowing that everyone here has likely had way more libation than they should. Any other night he would have cleared half the room, but it had been a long time since the town was able to be truely festive without a true house of worship. So he grudgingly listened to the woman next to him chatting openly with the local drunk.
Mayor Kendra Deverin: turns back from the man she was just talking to with an alcohol induced smile and a glazed look to her eyes somewhat and said "Oh lighten up Belor, You know you just wanna go pet the kitten anyways.."her slightly effected speech trailing off into sheepish drunken girly giggles before she covers her mouth and lays her hand on Adrien's arm saying "I am sorry Sir, must be one to many ales. Please excuse me, but I need to retreat to the loo if you men don't mind." With that she goes to push her chair back and rise....
Sheriff Belor Hemlock:having known the Mayor as long as he has he simply smiles and shakes his head knowing full well the benefits the town will receive in extra kindness after his boss has gotten pleasantly tipsy and embarrassed herself. Nods to Talon and shakes his hand firmly enough to be uncomfortable."Talon, is it?"
Mayor Kendra Deverin: Stops backing her chair to miss the thin little elf girl that bounces along swiftly behind her acknowledging introduction before scurrying off again. Looks to Belor "Ok I have been mistaken for a man twice now. Is it the hair?"
"See? She likes me way too much to say no." Copper replies. "Whatever." Rohan sighes.
Rohan nods his head as the man sits down. Copper waves a claw to say hi. "Have a seat."
"Pleased to meet you." Rohan says politely. Copper sticks out a claw to shak their hands enthusiastically. " Hi there!"
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didn't realize we were in the gameplay thread didn't show up as any new posts.oh well now I know
Having missed the performance Noro enters the Rusty Dragon in a hurry she notices Rhasa waitinting tabes she runs over to her.
Rhasa, Ish Lou here? I need to shpeak to him, Noro asks with a Lisp.
Noro glances around the room and calms down a bit when she notices the Sheriff and the Mayor in here. apparently Noro got into some trouble again.
Noro notices Talon at his usual spot and she quickly turns away and tries to pretty herself up before she says anything to him.
Glancing to Talon H...H...hi Talon she manages to stutter out.
Noro starts to head for the Kitchen not watching where she is going and manges to stumble over a chair. she quickly gets up and gives that quick "I meant to do that" look.
After Noro heads to the kitchen looking for her brother a couple of men obviously from the docks enter one with a bloody nose an the other a black eye. they scan the room and noticing the Sheriff and the other town officials they decide to make a hasty exit.
Talon, noticing Noro preening out of the corner of his eye, conceals a wry smile. In response to her salutation he replies “Wondering when we'd see you” and notices that she seems a little short of breath, a couple beads of sweat on her brow.
He notices the two men enter the Dragon and nudges Rohan, nodding in their direction. Readied, he expects their arrival is not a surprise to Noro, and that she will quickly make herself scarce.
She just kind of sat behind the counter, watching the scene before her for a good bit before she righted herself and began to snicker at Noro. Esme felt divided about her friend. She wanted the tomboy to be happy but it seemed she would have to give her some more lessons on flirting if Noro had the patience for it. While she did like Talon, she reasoned, at least she wasn't madly crushing over him as her friend Noro was. Indeed, when the girl left to find her brother in the kitchens , it all became clear.
This was madness.
Wait, madness?
THIS. IS. SPAR-
Oh, wait. Wrong story.
Shaking the thoughts from her head, she noticed Rhasa picking up some of her slack so she decided to get back to work. She was working tonight so she have tomorrow off and would not be found slacking off by her adoptive big sister. Esme didn't like hearing lectures from Ameiko. No one did. The young women grabbed some orders and began handing them out ending once again with Rohan, Copper, and now Talon. Placing the plate of warm bread and a extra treat for Copper she looks between the two and asks "What I miss?"
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Adrien attempts to stabilize Kendra as she stands up, using the same arm she had just grabbed.
"My wits must be abandoning me. I think I've had more to drink than usual." He responds to Belor.
As Kendra wobbles off, he thinks to himself "I've had far too much to drink too."
Adrien lifts his hand to gain Rhasa's attention"Rhasa, you holding up alright? There's more people than I think I've ever seen. Do you happen to have anything sobering to drink? Perhaps a glass of hot ginger or lemon balm? I'm sure you know just what I need."
Amidst all the chaos, Adrien tries to keep a keen eye to what's going on in the tavern between conversations. He figures someone is bound to cross the line soon enough, and would rather not suffer that the girls be left to take care of the mess when all is said and done.
Rohan acknowledges Talon with a nod of his own. He puts down his drink and readies himself in case of a conflict. He looks at Copper, but the little wyrmling has already spotted him. He's always been the perceptive one. Copper swallows his food and wipes his mouth with a claw.
Copper has a huge grin on his face as he is handed the bread and his special treat. Rohan shakes his head. "Jealous?" Copper asks smugly. Rohan responds by pushing him off the stool. "Worth it!" Is what you hear from the floor as he pulls himself back up. Rohan just smirks to himself.
"Hi Noro!" Rhasa says, smiling, as she leaves the kitchen with another tray of food. "Yes. Lou is in the kitchen. No way he could take the night off on a night like this," sha says, nodding at the crowd. "Go ahead in, if you like, but I warn you, you might get pressed into dish duty!" and with a light laugh, Rhasa pushes into the crowd.
Talon surveys the room while minding the two men who appear to be trailing Noro. The Dragon is fuller than usual, and with the surge in the town's population due to the festival, he doesn't recognize several of the faces. The Sheriff and Mayor appear to be at ease, but Talon hasn't survived this long by seeing only through the eyes of others.
After scouring her stew pot with warm water and soap, Zelaria rises from her stoop and stands to her full height beside the massive container, near equal to her trim waist. Sometimes Zelaria wonders if she is in fact the tallest halfling in the world, or... indeed, how her predecessor had managed to use such a pot on the ship. She exhales sharply and wipes her pruned hands on a clean dish towel, then uses it to mop sweat from her brow. Cleaning the galley and her tools after each successive meal is an effort, but one that she knew the crew appreciated when their seafood bisque did not taste like the remains of the chicken noodle soup.
Zelaria replaced the cover on the stove top, and fluttered her loose dress over her modest bust for ventilation. Most above envied her position as cook because she was able to remain below deck in the warm while they were climbing the rigging in storms, but Zelaria was also responsible for maintaining the heat without setting the boat aflame. She opens the grate and stuffs a rather large log on the embers, far too much fuel, she knew, ensuring that there would be little work to be done to stoke the flames when she returns, and removing her apron, moves to her little cabin beside the kitchen.
And finds it in a state of emergency. Zelaria knew that the boys were agitated about their impending return to Sandpoint, and had oft times before pulled such tricks as hiding her plain clothes so she felt some private shame leaving the ship in her soiled uniform, or her soap, once Eugeni had even stolen her charm anklet. Zelaria tries to remain calm as she picks up after their tantrum, knowing that acknowledging the behavior only encourages them to indulge in greater horrors.
Quite confident in the fact that she is alone in the galley, Zelaria answers their whispered conversation. Yes, she was going to town, and she did intend to see Balor. And there would be a festival for the opening of the Cathedral they had watched being built the last six months. Rhasadilara was working at Ameiko's Dragon, and she was well. Zelaria has recognized that even when behaving badly the boys are rarely malicious. The discipline inherent in supplying the ship's crew with nourishment, even if she was regarded as one of the lower members, has done wonders for the boys temperament as a whole.
Of course, they do not understand that the amount of time she spends cleaning reduces her meager shore leave, and theirs. Zelaria undresses to a chorus of groans, and quickly changes in her shore clothes. Two skirts dangle from her hip, stuffed into an overlarge and garish belt, the top being purple and underneath a layered patchwork of orange and pink washed so frequently they almost matched. Zelaria tucked the purple up against her hip beneath the belt, along with her coin purse, making it nearly impossible to pick without being noticed. Her top is jade and its large knotted collar resembling lace is almost as long as the hem, which leaves no part of her tanned stomach to the imagination, dull as it was lacking piercings and tattoos. She simply has not found the time to sit for one.
It is no great challenge to navigate the gang plank used for unloading goods, and Zelaria responds to the various cat calls from the crew with a cheery wave as she descends. Zelaria picks a round about route to the Dragon, admiring the general splendor of a Cathedral dedicated to her lady, as well as a stop by Sheriff Belor's office. She is quite surprised to find him at the Dragon. Seeing that he is occupied, she steps to the bar and orders a glass of milk, noting in her peripheral vision that the boys are flitting about the pretty girls. She waves to Rhasadilara, but recognizing that she is on duty, does little more than smile and acknowledge her presence.
"It appears that I have missed some celebration," Zelaria opines as she approaches the table, bending to help Copper to his feet, all four of them. "Good eve Sheriff, Talon," and slightly softer, "Adrien."
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Adrien looks Zelaria in the eye with a warm smile. His elevated eyebrows show renewed sense of enjoyment since he realized he'd had one too many ale's. Most would just be getting started after a couple of mugs, but Adrien is not willing to leave his actions to chance in a social setting, and couldn't forgive himself if he let someone down because he was drunk.
"Zelaria, you look lovely tonight. If I didn't know you could take care of yourself on the street I'd forcibly employ myself as your bodyguard. I bet my sword would see more action shadowing you than it ever did guarding my previous employer."
Zelaria purses her lips and takes in the state of Adrien. She has not the greatest senses in the world, but it is not difficult for one used to being in close quarters with sailors to determine his gait and very forward manner of speaking that Aiden has likely imbibed beyond his limit. Zelaria steps forward and places her hand on his shoulder, on the opposite side of his sword arm, and has very little distance to lean to whisper in his ear.
"You should eat bread and drink only water from now on."
She lifts her head and touches her flat tummy with her hand and offers Belor a smile while she considers his companions.
Working in the kitchen doing dishes is Noro w/ her brother.
Working the floor and waiting tables is Rhasa & Esme.
Noro add 50xp for your pic.
Talon, Rohan, Zel, & Adrien you all need to make Fort saves DC 15 before posting again.
Noro, Rhasa & Esme you need to make Fort saves DC 10 to see how ragged you have been run by the crowd.
If anyone fails these rolls you will be taking a simple -1 to all attack rolls and skill checks til you have a chance to sleep it off.
Ameiko comes downstairs from the upper rooms of the Dragon looking ravishing in her scarlet red form fitting dress of pure silk. Her hair done up in a bun with two chopsticks thrust in the back to form a striking "V" above her head. Everyone in the bar and common room is hushed by murmurs almost instantly as she turns and ascends the small stage. In a voice like the that of some celestial goddess Ameiko gives a singing performance of "Eastern Maiden, Western Sun" that needs no accompaniment. After she is done there is not a dry eye in the house. Even Belor is trying desperately to hide the fact that his eyes are slightly more moist than they should be.
After bowing and leaving the stage...the Whole entire dragon is plunged into utter darkness...
Fort:
Talon is relaxed, perhaps just slightly too relaxed ... that last ale was the kicker.
Talon draws his rapier as a free action and stands up from his chair. Can he make out anything in the darkness, whether the source of the apparent magic or a determined rush/attack above the regular sounds of tavern or the gasps of shock of its patrons.
Perception: adjusted downward for the failed Fort save.
If he is able to make out anything he will use his surprise round to move toward and attack the percieved threat or threats if there is more than one. To the extent that he is able he will position himself between Ameiko and the attackers, not that they are necessarily targeting her, feeling that Rohan , Adrien and teh Sheriff are in good stead to look after the others. If there is a flanking opportunity in the process then he will maximize by doing that as well. I am assuming that it/they are not surprised, are not flat footed, etc.
Attack: Assuming I maintain my Dex bonus if I can percieve the attacker despite the total darkness.
So you can sense that from the entrance of the Dragon comes the scurrying of little feet and what sounds like the muffled sound of hideous squeeky laughter trying to be suppressed. You also smell and hear torches burning. Your best Tactical guess is that the bar is being swarmed from the front by more than a dozen small individuals no larger than children carrying torches.
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Darkness
This spell causes an object to radiate darkness out to a 20-foot radius. This darkness causes the illumination level in the area to drop one step, from bright light to normal light, from normal light to dim light, or from dim light to darkness. This spell has no effect in an area that is already dark. Creatures with light vulnerability or sensitivity take no penalties in normal light. All creatures gain concealment (20% miss chance) in dim light. All creatures gain total concealment (50% miss chance) in darkness. Creatures with darkvision can see in an area of dim light or darkness without penalty. Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness.Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.
If this works, Adrien will cast daylight on his shield and run to the bar, blocking the creatures from as many people as possible.
Zelaria screams when the Dragon is shrouded in darkness, her heart fluttering in abject terror. There is nothing she fears more than total darkness, not even silence.
Talon to the Party "Sounds like There are maybe a dozen or more small creatures, no larger than children, coming in through the front door. I also think I hear torches burning, not sure if they are magical or not. Can someone try to cast or ignite something for light."
If he can, Talon tries to fumble his way to between Ameiko and the door. Weapon readied.
When Ameiko comes to the stage, Rohan immediately stops drinking. He eyes seem glued to her as she does her performance. Copper starts giggling by his friend's reaction. Then the room goes dark and they hear the scream. It both takes them a moment due to their slight inebriation, but they start listening for what is going on.
Rohan: "Zelaria! Are you alright?" After Talon explains what he hears, Rohan casts light on his mug, but the darkness is too strong.
Copper: "What's going on? It's dark in here."
The night was wearing long for Rhasa. She was not used to working such crowds and the effort she put forwards to keep up with the orders was beginning to show. When Ameiko made her grand entrance and began her performance, Rhasa moved to lean against a wall to allow the patrons to watch but also to take a quick break.
She sighed and a tear slid down her cheek by the end of the performance when she straightened herself and prepared to continue the gruelling work. The room went dark and Rhasa froze in terror. Someone's scream shook her out of it and she pressed her back against the wall muttering "They're here... They've found me... Oh no..."
Talon's words cut through her repetetive words and she realized she was wrong, something else was happening. She tried to peer through the darkness and kept her ears open, trying to determine where these intruders were, focusing on where she remembered the entrance to be.
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In the kitchen, Kobo stopped chewing on a beef bone as he sensed Rhasa's distress. Standing he started sniffing the air, trying to get past the scent of food and wondering what was going on.
Esme is growing more tired by the hour as she works the Inn. The young Varisian women had not worked this hard here for quite some time. The upcoming bard continues to be the friendly outgoing host she is despite her weariness but her friends can tell she is tiring. She wonders where Amieko is for a moment but her question is answered when she walks on to stage and starts singing. Esme cheers the loudest for her adoptive sister and while still feeling tired she feels happier whenever she hears Ameiko sing.
That happiness doesn't last long.
Realizing what spell is cast and hearing the scream of her friend Zelari, Esmeralda goes into protection mode. She cannot cast any of her spells or use her bow until she can see. The fear she might cause more damage to innocent bystanders stops her. Instead she uses the magic of her voice opens her mouth to sing a calming but strengthening song. She hopes her song will help her friends and she may be able to see or hear something soon.
The Sheriff stands immediately and, as if like a man who has been blind his entire life, rushes to the back of the Inn where the mayor is and steps into the kitchen and rounds the back door just as Adrien's Daylight goes off annihilating the darkness it touches like grease fleeing before a drop of soap.
Aldern screams in terror as the Inn sinks to darkness and begins yammering about his horse and dog outside while trying to fumble in the darkness to get out the front window.
Ameiko steps down from the stage and heads in the direction of the Sheriff and the party. A warm smile on her face before she is plunged into total darkness calling out
"Everyone DOWN Now!!" Her voice the stern battle cry of a warrior maiden and then she begins into her Rendition of Patton bolstering each person who can listen to her with the same bonuses as Esme.
Turns to his companions at the table off behind the stage as the Bar goes dark.
"Well isn't this a fine mess. And on the eve of celebration too. Seems someone has a score to settle."
With that the bar goes back to normal lighting conditions as he waves his hand and the darkness is dispelled. The goblins near the front door scream in abject terror and frustration as the Daylight spell washes over their sensitive eyes.
The mayor steps out of the outhouse stall and closes the door only to be faced with several very unhappy goblins and one tall Shoanti Woman in Dark Blue Hooded robes. In her hand is a ebony colored wand with and obsidian sphere at the end.
"Really? You guys do this tonight. A******S!" She whips around and runs for the back door of the Inn and pulls it open in time to see Belor headed towards her and screams...
"Belor there are 9 here and one Wizard!"
Talon's reflexes kick into gear, he leaps up from his seat, jumps backward and vaults towards Ameiko. His senses, though slightly numbed by the ale, alert once he exits the zone of darkness. He is able to hear the oncoming hoarde and aleryts his mates. Just then the pockets of opaque illusion fade and he stands readied, gfacing a number of goblins running towards him, Ameiko at his back. His rapier drawn he is about to assault the first green scoundrel that lunges his way.
[Ooc]Typing on BB and can't preview so my attack will have to wait, feel free to play it out for me. Good luck all.
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Adrien:
Esme:
Noro :
Rhasa:
Rohan:
Talon:
Zelaria:
Belor:
Mayor:
Ameiko:
Aldern:
Bale
Goblins
Lyrie:
Tsuto:
Esme:
Noro:
1. Goblins 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
2. Belor:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
3. Talon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
4. Zelaria: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
5. Mayor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
6. Rhasa: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
7. Bale 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
8. Noro : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
9. Esme: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
10. Aldern: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
11. Adrien: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
12. Lyrie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
13. Rohan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
14. Tsuto: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
15. Ameiko: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Goblins(Tsuto's group 2)
The Goblins coming through the front door howl with glee even in the brightness of the daylight now in the room, but the lil monsters scramble across the floor of the Dragon like crazed butchers wielding dogslicers with glee. As Talon comes to the defense of AMieko the lil buggers swarm towards them clambering to get past Talon and trying to stab Amieko with their vicious weapons.
Goblins(Lyrie's group 1)
The three goblins holding flaming torches charge the back door to the common room avoiding the charging sheriff and try to sqeeze through all at once looking all to comical. The two riding goblin dogs charge towards the sheriff leveling their horsechopper's and kicking their dogs with wild abandon screaming goblin curses as they fly towards the huge Shaonti Tribesman.
Goblin Warchanters(both groups)
The two female goblins begin to jump and gyrate spinning whips in large circles around them as they spit and curse out their ribald rhyme
"Goblins chew and goblins bite.
Goblins cut and goblins fight.
Stab the dog and cut the horse,
Goblins eat and take by force!
Goblins race and goblins jump.
Goblins slash and goblins bump.
Burn the skin and mash the head,
Goblins here and you be dead!
Chase the baby, catch the pup.
Bonk the head to shut it up.
Bones be cracked, flesh be stewed,
We be goblins! You be food!"
Sheriff Hemlock charges past Mayor Devrin out the back door of the kitchen and into the oncoming goblins taking a howling swing that can easily be heard inside as he brings the large ax to bare on the now boggle-eyed goblin.
To hit:
His swing cleaves downwards and takes the poor goblin out of his saddle to the ground as Belor finishes the swing putting himself in the middle of four goblins. His massive Darkwood shield at the ready.
"C'mon you lil Bastards! BE GONE YOU FOUL VERMIN!!!"
Three of them eh, he thinks to himself. Well one at a time or all at once, it'll end up the same.
He picks the ugliest one (the one in the middle) and yells Not on my watch!
To hit:
Damage:
Zelaria swallows her fear and attempts to assess the situation rationally. The globes of darkness lend the greatest challenge, and beyond that, the fact that a good many of her allies were scattered across the field. She breathes a prayer to Desna for luck, and gathers Her influence in a globe of magic at the tips of her fingers, which spreads to Adrien in a rush of energy and heat like star burst prickling his skin.
"May the Lady's grace guide your arm, to protect the dreams of those gathered here," she says and smiles weakly. "Now pray that Chance favors you as well."
Rhasa takes a deep breath to calm herself now that the light has returned to the room while Kobo slips over beside her. She then frowns seeing Ameiko and Talon being accosted by the large group of goblins. Muttering soothing words and making mystical gestures, Rhasa sprinkles rose petals into the air. The petals takes on a sparkling dream-like quality as they float over and settle upon the group of goblins near Ameiko and Talon.
Four of the goblins promptly collapse to the floor, two of which begin snoring loudly.
Rohan moves to engage one of the goblins next to Talon, longspear in hand.
Rohan: "Protect Zelaria, Copper!"
The golden wyrmling moves next to their longtime friend and readies in case one of the goblins gets closer.
The summoner strikes out, letting his magical talents fuel his attack.
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Noro was sitting the kitchen sharing some wine with her brother discussing their plans for the festival. When Amieko decided to share some music with the other patrons.
Noro teased her brother about “his girlfriend” was performing for him Lou stopped to listen.
Just as the song ended the kitchen went dark, Noro heard Lou stumble over a mop bucket attempting to find his way out of the darkness. Then shortly after in the confusion Noro was able to make out something out back (she could have sworn it was a dog growling).
Then just as fast as everything went dark the tavern was lit once more. The sheriff dashed out back only to be confronted by goblins and Noro also saw a couple of goblins attempting to squeeze through the back door.
what the.?. she exclaims out of confusion, where did they come from.
Seeing her brother knocked out on the floor (obviously to much drink, or so Noro tells herself) Noro moves to drive the goblins at the door back out of the tavern. With one goblin nearly pushing the other to the floor as they both attempt to squeeze in the doorway Noro takes a swig of her wine and steps up to kick the goblin.
Seeing the obstruction of the doorway the fight moves out back where Sheriff Hemlock stands to face the goblin riders and warchanter beating away her evil chant to motivate her comrades.
The first goblin having a its face just introduced to Noro’s foot reels back from the pain allowing a second goblin to move on Noro with its dogslicer.
Noro catches the counter attack from the corner of her eye and spins to avoid the stab of the goblin's blade. Noro lays into the second goblin at with her fist now equiped with her brass knuckles.
It would appear that Noro failed to compensate for the goblin's small stature her puch sails over the head of her diminutive opponent.
The goblin attempts to take advantage of Noro's mistake but fails to connect the blade glancing off of Noro's armor.
Noro reponds with an uppercut sending the goblin flying back and with a smashed jaw and it gurgles its last breath.
Mayor The Mayor runs past Noro and the Sheriff and goes to the butcher block by the sink and pull a cleaver from the wood and stands over Lou waiting to see if any goblins come to attack the helpless Lou.
Bale Lights his pipe with the snap of his fingers and sits back to watch the show. Turns to one of his wild eyed table companions and says' "This younger generation is.. feisty to say the least. Dontcha think?"
Esme....
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For the sake of simplicity, the mechanics for light/darkness will work as follows:
Rusty Dragon unaffected: normal light
Within Darkness: darkness
Within radius of Daylight: normal light
Darkness fills the room
Surprise Round
1. Talon
Move: S15 – O17
Attack: Swings into darkness but does not hit anything
2. Adrien
Cast: Daylight on shield (All Goblins within the radius of Daylight will take a -1 to all rolls to hit, skill checks, and sight related perception checks)
Move: U17 – Q18
3. Esme
Cast: Bardic Performance
4. Belor
Move: V15 – R11 (Double Move)
5. Aldern
Move: Scurries to V21
Action: Opens the window
6. Ameiko
Action: Bardic Performance
7. Mayor
Move: R9 – S11
Round 1
1. Group 2
2. Group 1
3. Belor
4. Talon
5. Zelaria
6. Mayor
7. Rhasa
8. Bale
9. Noro
10. Esme
11. Aldern
12. Adrien
13. Rohan
14. Ameiko
1. Group 2
3 Goblins head towards Ameiko
3 Goblins head towards the party (see map for exact locations)
Warchanter steps inside
Commando’s stand on either side of Tsuto
Tsuto stands ready at the door
2. Group 1
3 Goblins with torches open northern door and step inside
Commandos charge toward Belor
Warchanter steps forward
Lyrie follows forward behind the Warchanter
3. Belor
Move: Takes a 5 foot step forward
Action: Attacks the commando ahead of him, dealing 8 damage and knocking him to the floor (orange square=Prone)
4. Talon
Action: Swings, deals 4 damage to Goblin directly south of him
5. Zelaria
Move: V16 – R17
Action: Guidance on Adrien
6. Mayor
Move: Into kitchen, grabs knife
7. Rhasa
Action: Sleep on goblins (blue squares=asleep)
8. Bale
Lights his pipe
9. Noro
Move: to Q14
Action: Attacks goblin, dealing 5 damage
10. Esmeralda
Move: to R15
Action: Sleep on axis N-O 12-13
Affects up to 4 HD
Goblin 1
Goblin 2
Goblin 3
Dog 1
Dog 2
Commando 1
11. Aldern
Aldern peeks his head out the window, only to see fire, destruction, and more Goblins. He squeaks, and cowers back into the corner.
12. Adrien
Adrien lets out a roar ”Die you cowards!” ….
and swings his Longsword at the Goblin to his southwest
13. Rohan
Rohan moves atop the nearby table and thrusts his longspear at the Goblin below, impaling it straight through the heart. The Goblin falls down, lifeless.
14. Ameiko
Continues to inspire courage
Move: Takes a step up onto the stage and flanks the goblin
Attack:
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New effects of last round (i'm only doing this because I don't wanna go back and edit last post:
-Still pending AOO from Talon on a Goblin
-Two goblins and a goblin dog in the north fall asleep. The Goblin commando falls to the side of his collapsing mount, and lands on his feet.
-The conscious goblin next to Adrien is now trembling. Adrien now has the attention of the southern Warchanter.
-Adrien Misses his attack
-Rohan kills a goblin
-Ameiko kills a goblin
Retroactive AAO
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Group 2
While most of the Goblins lie asleep, one musters up the courage to swing at Adrien:
His swing clangs off Adrien'a armor.
Goblin Warchanter in the south looks at Adrien and shoots her hands up into the air, and then forward.
Adrien shakes off the spell and is unaffected
"No better then dogs! Wake them up!"Yells Tsuto
Goblin Commando 1
Moves next to a Goblin and slaps it.
Goblin Commando 2
Moves next to a Goblin and slaps it.
Tsuto
Fires at Ameiko
And hits, dealing 6 damage.