Runeterra, the Precipice of Tragedy

Game Master Ace Matthews


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Dawn breaks over Demacia. A cheerful town in the Southeastern corner of the province already bustles with the goings on of hardworking Demacians preparing for the festival of Shadow's Peak, commemorating the founding of the town. On this very day some time ago the founder, Gamaeus Holdrun, prayed to all that is Just in Valoran and the Cosmos to show him a place to settle with his family. On that day, the shadow of Mount Gargantuan fell with it's peak on one particular slab of stone just at sunset. His house became a homestead, became a settlement, and became a town in time.

Many booths and food stands are being set up and various VIP's from all over Demacia have been arriving all week.

I'll leave it to you as to why you're there. Feel free to flavor in whatever booths or happenings you like to introduce your character. None of the VIP's are in public yet.


Female Kitsune Oracle 3 HP 22/22 Init +1 AC/FF/T 11/11/10 | F+2 R+2 W+3 | Perc +0

Rei strolled through the crowd, unusually relaxed. Diplomatic negotiations would eventually begin, and that would result in more focus but for now, with the important guests yet to appear, she was content to roam the booths in her typical human form as she browsed the available wares, and chatted casually with the residents of the town.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

Dot


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

Ayva stationed herself near one of the town's busier intersections, standing out of the way but in plain sight. The large, metal woman had grown accustomed to being a spectacle outside of Piltover, but did nothing to draw additional attention to herself. With a great number of important Demacian officials in the city, she would have to be extra vigilant to protect them from any dangers.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

Coco was wandering the marketplace taking in all the sights. It was her first time in Demancia.

She is carrying a couple of sticks with something that is fried attached to the end of each. Whatever they were they were probably very unhealthy.

eventually she found her traveling companion, well, more like the two happened to be going in the same direction. She goes to Ayva standing like a statue.

There you are 'A'. you gotta lighten up, here I got a, ahh, its a, Well its fried, so it gotta be good right? she says handing Ayva one of the sticks.


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

"I possess neither the capability to reduce my weight nor to increase the level of illumination without the use of arcane abilities that are forbidden within Demacia."

Ayva accepted one of the sticks and took a bite. The food did taste pleasant, so she took another. While simple rations provided adequate nourishment, the soldier found it endearing that her travelling companion insisted on luxury foods that contained little sustenance.


HP 22/22 | Bombs 7 | Alchemist 3 | Init +3 | AC/FF/T 17/14/14 | F+4 R+6 W+0 | Perc +7

In a plain white tent, out of the way of the attractions of the festival, Belinda and her fellow volunteers had just finished setting up the various cots and tables of medical supplies they would need. Qualified healers were a valuable commodity in Demacia, and it only seemed right that she volunteer her time.

Rover, of course, was chained up behind the tent, where he couldn't frighten anyone. Demacians weren't used to complex machinery, let alone magical machines, so it was important that he stay still so as to not seem dangerous.


OK let's dive right into something to get the ball rolling. I feel that if we can just glean a little momentum we should be ok for a while.

Simple as the festival was, it had grown bigger through the years. Several circus acts and performers were beginning to funnel in to their places from the stables outside of town. Just as you all begin to feel the peaceful excitement of a festival day, though, the screams start. in a corner of the square, you see a large cage on a wagon with its door hanging agape. Nearby, townsfolk were scrambling to get away from an enraged Owlbear, apparently the former occupant of said cage.

You may each take one round action as you arrive in posting order, or what order please you, then initiative will begin if and when necessary.


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

The moment Ayva heard screams, she was already moving. Running full speed toward the disturbance, she places herself between the crowd and the owlbear, shield raised. Owlbear threatening innocent bystanders. Animal-level intelligence; diplomacy ineffective. Demacian laws in effect; magic unavailable. Options limited. Recommended action - subdue in melee combat.

"All civilians, vacate the immediate area!"


Female Kitsune Oracle 3 HP 22/22 Init +1 AC/FF/T 11/11/10 | F+2 R+2 W+3 | Perc +0

Rei reacts instantly, summoning a chain which sweeps its way around the Owlbear, winding its way around its legs and seeking to restrict its movement, hopefully tripping it over.

Trip: 1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 5 = 27
If thats successful, then its a DC 16 Will Save to avoid being shaken for 1d4 rounds.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

Coco was about to find something witty to say in response to Ayva's literal translation; when this decidedly got more interesting.

Hey, Ayva! wait up. glancing at the ground she sees whats left of Ayva'a fried treat.

you gonna finish that? Coco asks as she picks it up 5 second rule! she adds as she rushes up beside her travel companion.

whoa, Owlbear. its hugs can be deadly. Well "A" suggestions?


HP 22/22 | Bombs 7 | Alchemist 3 | Init +3 | AC/FF/T 17/14/14 | F+4 R+6 W+0 | Perc +7

It all happened in a blur. The instant she heard the screams, it was time to ride. The chain came off, and mount and rider were once again one.

"You hear that, boy? Time to ride."


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

"I suggest subduing the creature as quickly as possible through brute force." She seldom suggested anything different. Before she has a chance to act on it, she sees the chains fly out and bind the owlbear's legs.


The screams are spreading throughout the crowd, and yet new ones erupt after the noisy Rover roared to life. The large creature was just standing on its hind legs to give its haunting, hooting roar, when Rei's chain wraps around it's legs, causing it to fall onto a fresh produce cart.

"My Cabbages!" The cry rang out from a vendor nearby.

All but Rei have an action if they choose before initiative starts.


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

Oops. I read that as a move OR standard action.

Shield Bash: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Ayva swings, but the creature's violent movements make it hard to land a hit. Attack ineffective. Recalculating.


Nah, I figured you'd be where you wanted as combat initiates. Token combats like these I give you some leeway. I find that helps keep momentum in pbp

Ayva's aim was true, if she were aiming for cabbages. Her shield made quite a mess of a few that the bear had knocked towards her. The poor merchant stared with a look of horror.


Dot. Playing catchup


From somewhere beside the cabbage man appears a small person with violently purple hair (currently contaminated with cabbage) and large ears. She screams and bats at the offending produce. Getoutgetoutgetout!!

Once free, she glares at the shield wielding metal lady. Wha'dya do that for!


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None
Ayva wrote:
"I suggest subduing the creature as quickly as possible through brute force." She seldom suggested anything different. Before she has a chance to act on it, she sees the chains fly out and bind the owlbear's legs.

That's what I like to hear Coco says as she moves to get closer.

suddenly the creature is pulled to the ground, well that was helpful she adds.

Coco leaps at the owlbear

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

though the leap didn't look as spectacular as she had thought, it was sufficient as Coco flips and her fist comes down at the now prone creature.

attack prone target: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 4 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
plus bleed: 1d4 ⇒ 3


The blow connects solidly with the exposed chest of the animal, and coco knew from experience that the flesh beneath the odd feathery fur was rent and would soon make quite the mess. There came a loud, haunting sound like a bastardization of a hoot, a howl, and a roar as the enraged creature attempted to clamor to its feet again.

Initiative proper:

Ayva: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Belinda: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Coco: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Rei: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Twang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Bobo the Owlbear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Twang will be the only one who gets to act before the Owlbear. However, Bobo's first action will be to regain its feet, so if you declared a melee attack in the surprise round, you are within range for an opp.
Round one - Owlbear prone, Twang, Coco, and Ayva have actions. Terrain inconsequential.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

the problem with creatures like this, they don't understand when to, just, give, up. she says as she attempts to take advantage of the owlbear's situation. but not be to deadly.

attack non-lethal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
non-lethal damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

I don't think bleed occurs until Coco's proper turn


Twang only now realizes what's going on. She marches out of the ruined stalls and stands a few feet away with her hands on her hips.
What do you think you're doing, mistr! She bellows at the owlbear. This kind of behavior is UNACCEPTABLE! Now you need to stop before something really sucky happens!

aggressive diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18


The bulky creature clamors to its feet amidst the cabbage massacre and turns to face its assailants with a disdainful snort at the shouting yordle. Diplomacy unsuccessful

Bite Coco: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

After taking another blow to the head from Coco, the beast snaps at her with its hooked beak, finding purchase beneath her guard on her side.

Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
1d4 ⇒ 2
Just reread Rei's post and realized I forgot that. Above rolls adjusted to reflect shaken.

Round 2: Owlbear Shaken, bleeding, 10dmg, 9NL. Terrain inconsequential. Party is up, Ayva also still has an opp attack to roll.


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

Agreed. Enemy surrender would be the preferable outcome.

Though she has taken note of the nearby Yordle, she has yet to address her directly. Subduing the threat in front of her took precedent.

non-lethal shield bash for aopp: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 = 16
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5


Round 2: Owlbear Shaken, bleeding, 10dmg, 14NL. Terrain inconsequential. Party is up.
Turn order doesn't matter so much unless there is a conflict of action.

A sturdy thump from Ayva on its flank makes the Owlbear turn a bit, favoring the bludgeoned leg.


Hit the leg! Twang calls to the others in the scuffle.

aid another to the next attacker: 1d20 ⇒ 14


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

Coco grabs her bite wound checking to see how bad it really is.

glancing at the blood on her hand, Big mistake. she says as her eyes turn red and a wave of heat suddenly emanates from her.

Coco suddenly leaps at the owlbear.

attack - rage and aid another: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

bleed: 1d4 ⇒ 1 owlbear should have taken 3 bleed from last hit


The Owlbear bleeds profusely from its earlier wound. The antics of the Yordle cause it to look that way for just a moment, long enough for Coco to land a shattering blow to its jaw. Now noticeably dizzy, it continues to roar and hoot and be generally enraged.


HP 22/22 | Bombs 7 | Alchemist 3 | Init +3 | AC/FF/T 17/14/14 | F+4 R+6 W+0 | Perc +7

Suddenly, the howling of the owlbear is drowned out by the roar of an engine, as a yordle on some kind of motorized wolf with wheels rides by. Keeping only one hand on the creature's handlebars, she pops the cap on a bottle of some kind of fizzing liquid, and chucks the bottle right at the rampaging beast.

Bomb: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11

The bottle shatters on contact, exploding and singeing the creature's feathers, but not touching any of the people around it.


The Owlbear rears up in response to the bomb, looking as if to attack, but unsteadily tips over backwards, crashing into the cabbage cart.

1d8 ⇒ 8

"Outta the way I'm coming to- ... Help?" A female yordle, sporting white pigtails and a hammer ridiculously large for her diminutive frame, comes tearing around a corner from the main street. "What on Valoran Happened here? I thought the bear was going crazy?"

The unconscious Owlbear twitched as its trainer frantically ran to it.

Meanwhile, a burly but cautious city guardsman approaches Belinda and Rover. "Ma'am I don't mean any disrespect given how you just helped us, but you know that Hextech contraptions require special permits in Demacia, right? Do you have one for, um... this?"

I'll allow you to decide whether Belinda would have thought to acquire one. Either way it won't cost a consequential amount just now.

Also, it is a DC 10 Knowledge local or Nobility check to recognize Poppy. You may take a +4 on the check if you are native to a Demacian province.


*Fanboy squeal*
know:nob: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Twang is hit with a fit of excited twitching as one of her favorite yortles enters the scene. We got it. She manages to squeak.


"Well then. I'm glad you... handled it..." She looks around at the mess. "did anyone see how it happened?" The white haired Yordle looks expectantly at the rest of the group, not sure how to handle the twitchy Twang. She's tall for a Yordle, a full 3'9". for reference, average would be around 3'4" or so.


And Twang comes in a 3'3.25" :)

Twang shakes her head vigorously, her people hair flying about in a futile attempt to keep up with her head.


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

"Negative. I was unable to determine the cause of the commotion," Ayva says. With the bugbear down, she takes her shield off of her arm and replaces it on her back. Turning to the newly arrived Yordle, "Are you the primary authority in this settlement?"


I was so hoping one of you would give me the chance to use this one :)

"Me? No, I'm just a yordle with a hammer." She says with a cheeky half smile. "Who else helped take it down?"


Female Kitsune Oracle 3 HP 22/22 Init +1 AC/FF/T 11/11/10 | F+2 R+2 W+3 | Perc +0

Rei steps smoothly foward. "I also lent my assistance to this matter, just for what it's worth, I'm Rei if it helps.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

from silence to lots of fun... that will teach me to go out with family... just joking BTW

Coco simply brushes herself off, she seems a little winded from the fight but quickly recovers.

As the conversation goes on, Coco notices her food on the ground.

darn, I was gonna ea that too. she says as she picks up the now trample and dirty fried thing.

moving up beside her travel companion. hey there "A" who's the yordle? Coco asks indicating the hammer wielder.


HP 22/22 | Bombs 7 | Alchemist 3 | Init +3 | AC/FF/T 17/14/14 | F+4 R+6 W+0 | Perc +7

Belinda stares in awe at the other yordle's sudden arrival, but shakes out of it when the guardsman addressed her. Luckily, she keeps her permit in an easily accessible pocket, so she pulls it out and shows him. As soon as that business is taken care of, she cautiously makes her way over to Poppy and nervously addresses her.

"That hammer... is it really you? Ah, I'm sure you don't recognize me, I mean, it was just a moment... I-I can't believe you're really here!"

A chance encounter with Poppy is the whole reason Belinda is where she is today, so she's very excited to see her again!


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

Ayva lowers her voice to respond to Coco. "I do not know. She downplays her own significance, but others seem to have great respect for her. A local hero, perhaps?"

"I will pay for your next meal, to replace this one."


"Oh pardon me, how rude not to introduce myself. I'm Poppy. I wouldn't say I'm a hero, but I guess where there's a need, there's a hammer." She is almost sheepish about it, but continues chipper enough, "Five of you? Did you know each other before Bobo got out? Did you know Bobo? Did you let Bobo out!?" She speaks progressively faster as her more or less non sequitur train of thought brings her dangerously close to a bad conclusion.

The official Poppy pic.

FYI, Poppy's hammer, it's easy enough to spot, is sized for a medium creature. If she wields it, she would incur not only that penalty, but also the penalty for wearing a buckler on her left arm. She must be wicked strong to wield it with any prowess. Also, if any of you cast detect magic, it and several other things she wears emit magical auras.


Me? No! I was just selling my delicious selection of home-brewed beverages! Twang squeaks with a sales-yortley gesture toward her nearly ruined fair booth.


Female Kitsune Oracle 3 HP 22/22 Init +1 AC/FF/T 11/11/10 | F+2 R+2 W+3 | Perc +0

"I hope" Rei remarks in an icy tone, "That you did not just accuse the people who stepped into help, of instigating the entire thing, that would be a deeply rude, baseless accusation to make" she finishes, glancing at Poppy, not intimidated by the oversized hammer.


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None

Coco looks to everyone in turn as they all offer their explanations.

her gaze suddenly goes back to Twang, beverages? you know how to make a strawberry sunrise? Maybe once this whole mess is "hammered" out we could get together and "pound" down a few.

After a short pause, Oh yeah, this is Ayva, and I'm Coco, we usually go by "A.C." since we are sooo cool.

Coco shrugs off any rolled eyes at her bad puns.


Twang perks up at the prospect of a customer. Strawberry, mango, peach, I have all the sunrises you can handle at just a few coppers each!


Female Oread Arcana Defender 3
stats:
| HP 27/27 | AC 19 TO 10 FF 19 | F +4 R +1 W +4 | CMD 15 | Init +0 | Perc +3

"I have never encountered "Bobo" before his escape today. However, I am willing to help repair any damage caused by our altercation."

Ayva gives Coco an obviously confused luck. "I cannot recall having such an alias. Is this what you would call 'improvisation'?"


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None
Twang* wrote:
Twang perks up at the prospect of a customer. Strawberry, mango, peach, I have all the sunrises you can handle at just a few coppers each!

with one of those little umbrella's too?


CG Female Human Bloodrager (bloody-knuckled rowdy) 4 | HP: 32/47 | AC: 19 (T: 13, F: 16) | CMB: +9, CMD: 22| F: +6, R: +4, W: +2 | Init: +2 | Perc: +7 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None
Ayva wrote:

"I have never encountered "Bobo" before his escape today. However, I am willing to help repair any damage caused by our altercation."

Ayva gives Coco an obviously confused luck. "I cannot recall having such an alias. Is this what you would call 'improvisation'?"

glancing at her companion, yes "A" that is what its called.


Coco Liqueur wrote:
Twang* wrote:
Twang perks up at the prospect of a customer. Strawberry, mango, peach, I have all the sunrises you can handle at just a few coppers each!
with one of those little umbrella's too?

A tiny paper umbrella appears in Twang's hand. She returns it and gives Coco an inviting grin.


HP 22/22 | Bombs 7 | Alchemist 3 | Init +3 | AC/FF/T 17/14/14 | F+4 R+6 W+0 | Perc +7

"I heard screaming and I came to help. I thought someone might be hurt. I'm a healer now. Uh, I mean, I'm a healer. I'm sorry, you wouldn't remember me."

Belinda seems especially nervous to talk to her.

"Do you, uh... remember the day you dismantled the Manticores? They were a gang out east?"


"Yes. Well, no.... Maybe? Was that the one the Vanguard got involved in? No, that was something else.... Tell ya what we'll remenisce over a pint later. Meanwhile, we might should stop to figure out why Bobo was loose. He comes every year and I've never heard of a scare before."

Poppy moves her attention back to the rest of the group just in time to hear Coco's puns. After a moment, she bursts into uncontrollable laughter. "Bwahahahaha! Oh man I'm gonna have to remember that."

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