Team Dwarf/Gnome in Elves vs Dwarves -- ELVES KEEP OUT (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

Joan picks up the axe.

"Enough of this."

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

The small ranger slams the axe down on the altar and calls out.

"Take the damned axe. It seems to fit in more with your worshipers."

Joan quickly slams the axe down, and before Gralk can bleed out, he is restored as the axe disappears in a flash.

The screams of Durnak echo hauntingly after the axe is consumed.

Gallak stumbles over, a laugh turning into a cough that splatters blood on the stone floor.
Serves you right, old man.
We could hope the axe forgot it was merciful and Boog-boog is fine, hahaha. Gralk, sorry but Gallak gave you the axe basically to read your mind, that's why he wouldn't fill you in.

As the axe leaves, Durgen notices the heavy curse is lifted. A powerful magic infuses the throne again as the cracks disappear.

The massive throne is once again open for business.

The dwarvish looking ranger says "I survived on the streets. I am sitting down."

1d20 ⇒ 7

Nothing happens. After he rises and hears the history.

"I am not pushing my luck."

Turning to Joan, Are you planning on paying in gp or gems? Either is fine with me.

Once Joan has settled up Kragg asks, So follow after Hon or go down the path that Boog-Boog indicated to get to ie ships? In all honesty, we may never find Hon so I think our best path is to continue on to the ice ships. Plus those ships wil give us a method of returning without having to go through the gnoll's territory. They may not be too keen on us at the moment.

Once it is decided, Kragg prepares to head out again for whichever direction they are going. Either way, he takes care to look for tracks and traps as they continue on wary of the environs and possible creatures.

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Any other checks needed?

"I know I broke it, but we gave him that axe and this curse is off, maybe Gorum likes me again!"

Sitting down 1d20 ⇒ 20

i see...

Gralk approaches joan.

Gralk thanks you, Joan. Gralk is in your debt. Gralk needs a new axe.

I can't stop thinking about Seinfeld..."Jimmy is getting angry!"

The throne rumbles!!!!

"You unbelievers are testing me!!!" a voice booms.

Magnum hides the hammer,
"No you don't, Whelm behaves."

See discussion thread, it appears we did better on weapons than we thought.

"I-- *sigh* You're welcome Gralk. If you need a weapon, I think the giants left something behind. If not, I've got a sword you can borrow."

Turning to Kragg, the petite ranger grins from ear to ear.

"The axe didn't win, I did. I think you owe me oh fearless leader."

"Hmmm...I guess that means he doesn't like me? What if i convert?"
the dwarf stares at nothing contemplating the various possibilities

Joan: I believe the axe did win with Gralk. Neither of us indicated that you would get involved thus affecting the outcome. So either you pay on the outcome of Gralk or everyone knows the bet is off due to your interference.

Everyone: Alright enough with this throne, we have work to do and can't sit around all day. Get a move on now.

Kragg: "Oh alright, fine, but all I have on me is silver. Would you take a favor instead?"

Joan, annoyed that they went through this once, walks up to Durgen and grabs him by the collar.

"You do, and I start using you for target practice."

Durgen jumps when Joan grabs him, clearly lost in some stray thought, "Uh, do what now?"

If you could see Kip's face, surprise evident as the mortally wounded gnoll heals simultaneously as the axe screams into nothingness. Hefting the haversack, on her back (under her cloak), she drags Gralk's backpack to him. Observing closely the bloody evidence of lethal damage, "Looks like you'll be wanting the falchion back. I'll take the battleaxe. Not picky. No hard feelings neither. I'd like to leave this place now."

Observing Durgen playing with the throne again, a stage whisper escapes her, "He was next for the stewpot. Sure ya couldn't have waited one more day?"

Gallak chuckles softly at Kip's logic.

Gralk thanks Kip, but Gralk likes axe better. Ready to go with Dwarves.

Gralk picks up the battleaxe and waives it in front of his face to get the feel. he checks his armor, and bangs his chest with the axe, signifying that he is prepared to proceed.

Silver is fine as well Joan although it weighs a bit more. Thanks for the bet, I will let you make the bet next time.

Kragg shoulders his pack and seeing the gnoll ready assumes that everyone else is ready as well. If there is no problems, Kragg starts moving out.

"Okay, here ya go."

Kragg finds ten silver coins in his hand. If he turns to say something to Joan, he sees her holding her coin purse upside down and open, and another four silver help between her fingers.

Seeing the empty pouch and the fact that Joan is short 9gp Kragg, walks over, Don't worry about the bet for now. I will take the favor instead.

Realizing that the gnolls will be very upset, you prepare to depart.

Gralk informs you that Boog-Boog was the only clear choice to lead as his lineage was clearly superior to all others. Now the gnolls will be fighting to control the throne and rule. The anarchy will not be pretty.

The party escapes through the other side of the mountain, saving weeks of travel time and is headed towards the sea. Nar decides to leave to report to Rock, and leaves his items behind.

Need a marching order and character sheets updated. Durgen has a spellbook with 3 extra spells per level besides the starting ones and the two each level he was able to add.

[ooc]

Level 5 or still level 4 for the time being for character updates?

Character updated...

Kragg uses the wand to top himself off and them proceeds onward.

4d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 2) + 4 = 17

I have updated the main thread

link to main thread

I am alittle confused, are we all supposed to jump to the main thread now?

Update on the purpose of the main thread. It is used for common knowledge that trickles through the grape vine about how both groups are doing. If any PvP happens between the groups or interactions, it will be handled there. It also meant for dramatic flavor posts about how each group is doing. A new innovative use was friendly banter between the two teams.

yup, and it's a lot of fun to take jabs at each other.

The dwarves divide up the loot and rush out of the cavern. A mob of angry gnolls storms the passage from the other side.

The dwarves (and allies) form up in the biting cold and proceed down sloping foothills to the frozen coast. The desolate landscape is broken up by the occasional scrub pine and bits of frozen tundra.

Encounter: 2d20 ⇒ (5, 18) = 23

The first full day of travel is through biting cold (a charge from Kragg's wand protects anyone from exposure damage).

The second day the warm clothes make magical protection unnecessary. A towering peak near the coast is visible with a large tower of amazing height rising above the already distinctive promontory.

As you move closer, you notice that the tower is on an island. In the icy weather with occasional sunlight you see a series of disks laid out at irregular intervals spanning the 600' span from adjacent tall hill to the island promontory with the tower.

Gralk informs you that this is where the monks of Irori, the keepers of the ice ships, have their stronghold and sanctuary. A bell with a pull is near the irregularly spaced disks that are held together by two strands of a metallic cable. The metallic cables are secured to the sides of the disks, and although the cables are quite taut, using this bridge to traverse would be quite a challenge. The three hundred foot plunge to the icy depths below a dramatic penalty for failure. The disks begin spaced 10 feet apart, but in places toward the center they are more than 20 feet apart.

Gralk informs you the monks are summoned by pulling on the bell. Boog-Boog dealt with the monks in the past, and was quite favored by them. Gralk's boots of striding and springing were a gift from Boog-Boog after he became an acrobatic master on his own.

Figuring the best way to find out what's going is to ring the bell, Kragg walks over searches it.

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

after ringing the bell if this is no traps found he then steps back and waits for a response.

Gralk jumps well. I can get there on disks, if needed.

He crosses his arms and waits patiently for the monks.

If that is what is needed then you shall have your opportunity. However, I wish to see what the monks want first and their requirements. We can always do it ourselves if necessary, but getting them to help us is easier. That is where Gallak comes in. We also need to know the abilities of these ships and how to control them.

"I agree." She almost adds more but simply closes her mouth. She just stands in the vanguard position, watching their "6" and observing the weather. Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

After the bell is rung, ten minutes later there is activity on the other side. A lone figure begins to balance and hop from disk to disk. The disks sway under the weight of the human figure as it moves across the span at a careful pace. The human wearing a hooded gray robe reaches the last span and leaps to the solid rock of the hillside you are on after about five minutes.

He pulls his hood aside revealing a youthful face with a blonde ponytail and a blonde, bristly handlebar mustache.

"Brother Johansen at your service. It seems we are in much demand of late. You are the fourth delegation to arrive and take the challenge. I assume you feel worthy of the ancient ships buried in the ice too? Well, if you pass the trials, I guess you will be deemed worthy."

Noticing Gralk, who has never been here before, the human asks: "Where is my good friend Boog-Boog? He has already passed the physical challenge. Only the mental challenge remains for him. He wished to prove the worthiness of the gnoll race. I did not think a gnoll could cross the gap and fight the creatures of mist, but he did."

It is explained to you that there are two challenges, to hop across the gap and to solve the complex riddle of multiple languages.

As soon as you accept the mental challenge, you are given 16 scrolls. The are in common, undercommon, ignan, aklo, goblin, abyssal, draconic, celestial, auran, gnoll, sylvan, terran, orc, infernal and two ancient languages.

Anyone speaking the languages can decipher them. A linguistics DC20 will also decipher the first 14, a linguistics DC25 will only decipher the last two.

The monk informs you: "Although you have arrived after the three previous delegations, we have prepared a camping spot for you nearby. Do not antagonize the other groups as this is neutral ground. We do not allow conflict on our land."

The monk conspiratorially informs Gralk: "The duergar, Society of Secrets, and the winter witch teams have had a head start, but none of them have passed the mental challenge yet. Since Boog-Boog is working with the witch faction, they are the farthest along. Two duergar have already plummeted to their deaths attempting to imitate Boog-Boog's feat of traversing the chasm."

There are comfortable cabins set up for you to stay in. Hundreds of feet from your camp outlined with stone markers are two other camps. They house a group of gnolls and female humans and a group of humans wearing the insignia Hon used to wear, the O with two snakes entwined in the left and right side of the O.

You can specify before rolling any linguistics checks used to translate the clues. Only when all 16 are unlocked, will they be revealed.

Once they are alone in the cabin, and Joan has managed to keep Luilfr outside, the ranger puts her head to the wall and groans.

"Why is nothing ever simple? I don't recognize any of these!"

The monk warns, "The scrolls were created to avoid magical tampering, but I am told a strong magic-user can read the scrolls magically without any ill effect."

He adds, "The witches learned if you fail magically, you find your intellect drained for a long period of time. The best witch tried and failed. The duergar have paid other human wizards--they failed too."

So what, comprehend languages is out even though it allows you to read writing in a different language? Because that is not magical tampering with the scrolls it is provided an enhancement to the character?
What do you means by magical tampering?

Which knowledge check to identify creatures of mist?
These tasks can be completed in any order by any of our party then?

Kragg will the more diplomatic of the party tell them about Boog-Boog angering the gods by his actions and allowances and had to suffer the penalty of death as is custom by the gnoll's and demanded by the gods.

Durgen knows Common, Dwarf, Aklo, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, Giant, Gnoll, Orc, Terran, Undercommon and has a +13 linguistics

Ignan
Abyssal
Draconic
Celestial
Auran
Sylvan
Infernal
and the two ancient languages need the rolls.

Sorry been taking care of a sick kid at home with little time away

Durgen looks over the scrolls and reads the common, undercommon, aklo, goblin, gnoll, orc and terran scolls.

"Well I know these 7, but the other 9 may take some work to figure out!"

Durgen begins to pour through the other scrolls Not sure if they can aid another, by Grallak and Ghanrik both have +3 to linguistics, and Joan +1 and all 9 will pass if I get help from two of them on Ignan, Celestial and Ancient language #2

Linguistics Ignan 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 DC 20
Linguistics Abyssal 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 DC 20
Linguistics Draconic 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 DC 20
Linguistics Celestial 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 DC 20
Linguistics Auran 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 DC 20
Linguistics Sylvan 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 DC 20
Linguistics Infernal 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 DC 20
Linguistics Ancient Language #1 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 DC 25
Linguistics Ancient Language #2 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 DC 25

After spending some time on them, Durgen calls over to the others, "I have these three scrolls I cannot quite figure out, but am close if anyone else with a knowledge of language can help me figure out this last bit, I think we will have them!"

"Let me help ye out Durgen. Ah, well you see this means....I think..no..wait..bah!" Ghanrik says.

Lingustics Ignan: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Lingustics Celestial: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Lingustics Ancient Language 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

sorry lol

it is just a dc 10 for an aid another so you still got two of the three. Just need the others to aid now as well.

Ling (Ignan): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Ling (Celestial): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Ling (Ancient Language #2 (because it sucked at math)): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Joan throws her hands up in frustration after being convinced to help and trying for several hours.

"I don't understand any of this! For all I know it's telling us where the nearest all-you-can-eat buffet is!"

Durgen turns out to be a whiz at the languages.

He translates all but three scrolls. A few gnolls wander over from their camp and speak to Gralk.

"How is it coming? We were hoping to see Boog-Boog here. It was his hope that we could show up the other groups and triumph here. The monks already speak of his feat of agility with awe. Unfortunately we are concerned the riddle will be our downfall. We do not like riddles. Maybe the witches Boog-Boog picked will be of help."

The gnoll adds: "We have 10 scrolls of 16 done. Rumor has it the duergar have 14 done. The Society of Secrets is done translating, but they are having trouble with the riddle. They do not think the physical challenge is anything but dangerous, so they want to do the riddle portion first."

any word on what knowledge check to have a better idea of what the creatures of mist are?

Not one for languages Kragg goes to inspect the tightrope lines trying to determine how difficult it would be to cross over. He is debating wether a slows and steady approach would work for him if he took his armor off and carried it with him.

Would taking ten for a total of 21 keep him from falling?

Wind can be a factor, and will add 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17 to the difficulty. Taking 10 will be possible until you are threatened.

As the buffeting winds make the crossing perilous, it is obvious Boob-Boog probably crossed in more favorable conditions.

It is somewhat amazing the monk has crossed, but then he seems to have a talent that makes the winds not touch him. It as if he is immune to the effects as a creature of air would be.

With the wind gusting as it is, No hurry everyone, we will have to wait till tomorrow for the wind to die down before we can try crossing anyways. May as well make yourselves comfortable and work on those scrolls at your leisure. Tomorrow will bring another day and a new perspective that may enlighten you as to their meaning.

With that Kragg takes stock of the encampment and prepares to rest eventually for the night.

Gralk speaks to the Gnolls in their barking tongue.

Boog-Book died with dishonor at the throne. My new Dwarf friends translate fast. I am ready for the journey across.

He steps away and approaches Kragg and the others. he quietly conveys.

Gnolls tell Gralk of others progress. Society has scrolls translated, and Duergar are close. Both working on riddle. What is the riddle? None are ready to try crossing like Gralk is.

No idea what this riddle is nor am I any help to those that can work on revealing the meassage. I examined the lines and with this wind there is no chance we can cross today, perhaps tomorrow. Best we wait and let the wind die down and then I will accompany you as well.

"Allow me to put this scroll into my spellbook tonight and ready it tomorrow. It will make you move faster and will greatly aid you in your ability to jump farther."

Expeditious retreat will add +30 to your base movement giving a +12 to acrobatics checks to jump

Spellcraft 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

I am not sure what our options are on the remaining scrolls. Haven't seen Grallak post in awhile but with his aid another we could get 2 more scrolls, but still be short on celestial. Maybe a trade with one of the other groups?

Plot here against the elves. You will be given further instructions by your leaders.

You may upgrade one weapon to masterwork in the armory. Your leader is given two cure light wound potions. You may pick a third potion of equal value including another CLW. When you are all ready you will be given your instructions.

Does anyone have any suggestions for our third potion?

Hey everybody am opening ANOTHER pbp if your interested you can find the recruitment thread here

I just saw it. Looks good but I'm really at my max right now.

@ Brask, Are you planning for the ranged ranger?

time for making your final preparations and some getting to know each other as well as locating Gluckle

Ninni, just like Neji, you would lose nothing by replacing Toughness with Dwarven Toughness, while gaining the ability to stack the other one later. Liriana, it would be helpful to audience members like me if you added Luck of Stonecrusher to your feats; I only found it in your AC. Enjoying watching already; good luck with the drinking contest!

Ok I'm going to take dwarven toughness instead of combat casting. I'll take five foot steps.

Quoting again the final report.

They wanted to make the exchange at the pass rather than be shown to the halls of the human king, but the humans demanded another ingot of ore. The team went into the halls and returned after "getting the respect we deserve" (quoting their report) -- and paying only a single ingot of ore.

Enter or not to enter

Would have posted in gameplay if information was not new. I think the local knowledge check can was added, but it is not crucial. I will copy this to gameplay.

Late, I know, but yes I am going to be a ranged ranger.

and in other news, WHOA BOY! looks like we're about to have to knock some humans out.

Lol. It's going well... ... =D

So, just wanting to know, has Bogorin/Grabogrin made it into to the game and I should complete his sheet, or is he holding as an alternate or...?

Thanks! Loving reading the game so far anyway

Not sure about the former, but I'm glad you're enjoying the game!

Bogorin needs crunch as, last I checked, the dwarves be battling 6 crossbowmen, 11 axe wielding thugs, and a boss wielding a greatsword outside a fortified camp. There may be blood. You are #1 alternate.

Ok doke Boss. So as there's no rush, rush, i will have him done in the next day or two tops. (schedule changed a bit as I was suddenly called away out of town)

And wha? Only 18 Humans again' 5 o' me kin n' a couple o Gnomes? I don' get it, d' this just be tha warm up fight??

Chainmail, I'm afraid I have to be the first drop out. (and only I hope) The game is great and I will still be following it with enthusiasm, just real life has gotten in the way. I love the idea and where it has gone so far. Can't wait to read where it goes, but I no longer have the free time to join in. Feel free to NPC my character if you wish. It's up to you how you let her leave the campaign. thank you, for the chance to join.

maybe she if disappears to go spy on the elves. she can be your npc spy lol

d'oh! Spoke to soon! Sorry to see you go Liriana!

If Grobogrin is still in and you don't need a sneaky type instead I'll get him finished today. Will be travelling for much of the day though so likely won't be done till this evening.

Bogorin is on deck. Liriana, unfortunately, will note that as a NPC her risks of perishing have increased. I would ask Thograt what type of dwarf the group needs. Map is on the way--google docs is taking a while.

Oh boy, didn't realize how many hornets were in this nest.

It's TotIM all over again! Well, least this time I didn't go, "LEROY JENKINS!"

and I don't have to worry about barbed devils.

I guess a new rogue would be good, but a bard would be nice to. Jn the end people should make what they want to play and the team will make do.

If you do make a bard I do have two requests.

1) Keep disable device maxed.
2) He plays the bagpipes.

Lol Brask

Hmmm, while I am quite fond of old Bogorin as it's now looking pretty sure that the other game is going to resurrect I certainly don't need to play him twice. And suddenly, wouldn't you know it, a certain Daredevil/Savage Skald Bard is yelling at me to let him out so he can kick in the teeth of those $%^#$@ humans trying to rip off his people. This could be Fun!

Will need another day though to 'create' him so please all try to keep alive until he gets there!

Oh, Ps, NO BAG PIPES!!

EDIT: I'm not seeing that Bard's get Disable Device, am I missing something? Or did they change something?

It's not a class skill for bards no. Doesn't mean you can't put max ranks in it though. You just don't get the +3 class bonus.

Oh, Ps, NO BAG PIPES!!

:( lol

Start a fight without me will ya Thograt! After we finish moping tha floor with these beardless apes I'm be teaching ya a thing or two about proper manners I will!

(While you may seriously come to regret it, Dogar will be with you sometime tomorrow. All I can say is, you asked for it! )

Oh, Ps, NO BAG PIPES!!

Aaawwwwwww maaaaaaaan!

OK! Here he is!

Just still need to buy a some equipment items and fill in the appearance, backstory etc. but other than that, he's ready to rumble.

But of of course if anyone notices any errors or anything I'm missing please let me know.

I do recall the dwarves were given some stuff, yes? I added the masterwork weapon, and what else was it, a potion?

GM, how do you want Dogar to enter the fray? I was thinking that he had been left behind because he hadn't returned in time from a scouting mission. Once he found out the group had left without him his been furiously following them. He's got a serious mad on for Thorgrat right now for leaving without him. But if that doesn't work for ya, no worries. I'll roll with whatever ya want.

Err are you using archetypes?

Ya, am I not allowed to? If I'm not, I'll probably go with the Rogue instead, as I find the vanilla Bard pretty boring.

Hmmm, or maybe a battle cleric? Or a Barbarian?

Only Core = no archetypes. Vanilla bard boring, I guess he can be, unless he plays the drums or bagpipes. No masterwork item yet (budget only called for 6).
As soon as you have him, we will work him in. You get to be Stonecrusher third nephew twice removed who insists on going anyway. Better not have lawful alignment.

Uh I forgot about the potions... I was planing to give one each between myself, and the two other melee types (Khazad and Ninni) would it be ok if we assumed Thograt remembered to do that chainmail?

Sigh. Was really looking forward to Dogar too, and he woulda fit in perfectly I think. Ok, well back to the drawing board...

And lol, no worries, a lawful alignment is nowhere in the blueprint.

Sure - Thograt, Khazad and Ninni have one CL each. Remember drinking potions provokes an AoO.

Clarification on flanking:
I used the house rule if you were flanked by one you were flanked by all (once flanked, anyone got +2), but I am going to stick with Paizo's ruling in this game. I have ensured no flanking attacks on Liri would have missed by official Pathfinder rules.

That's Thograt Past -12 by my count ;) thanks for the game Chainmail :)

Stay around -- we may need replacements quickly.

No one is on deck in the recruitment thread. Theograt, if you are still interested, make another character and you are good to go. You died in battle like a true dwarf. If there is still time you may want to collaborate with Dogar and possibly switch if you want to try a rogue and he a battle cleric. If you want to cut and paste Thograt's stats to another character, feel free. As you can see, I do not balance for CR at every turn, but I have no (link->) Kobayashi Maru scenarios either.

I apologize for missing Ninni, won't happen again; please bear with me.

Sorry, I've had a busy couple of days. I've posted my action and I'm probably not going to be able to post much during the day during the week until after January 8th.

Well, I guess we're about to find out how quickly I can get us regrouped.

You are flying a banner of your kingdom in a battle where things are going bad. You are lawful combatants in the field of battle. Spoils of war and ransom are not uncommon. Dwarven pride is also quite fierce, so I understand the dilemma. I think the troops are ready to fight to the bitter end. Consider all your options.

Colonel Wainwright USMC supposedly cried before he surrendered his marine command to the Japanese at the battle of Corregidor. I do see some parallels.
Battle of Corregidor

My idea is retreat then try and meet with the king, alone if need be. We may win, but right now it's not likely, and I'd prefer to get the wounded out of harm's way and then try negotiating my way in.

And I can already see this ending badly, no matter what. Brask, as much as he hates humans, is pragmatic, he would rather cut his losses than try and win a Pyrrhic victory.

Thanks Khazad I might survive.

Well done; elves got an old song reference and so do you. Makes me remember how long ago I did this.

Sorry, could you please remind me - do we roll for HP or pick? I suspect we roll, so here goes:
Level 2 HP:1d10 ⇒ 10

Nice roll :) 1d8 ⇒ 8

Sweet, must be the time for it :)

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Brask was waiting for someone eloquent and wise and got a fighter with Cha 5 and Wis 10. Oh the irony :D

Checking in. Onboard, on duty. I've to tweak my equipment list for minor items, ie Rations, pitons. Planning for contingencies, nothing that will break bank nor affect balance.