Tundran's Tide of.. Series (Inactive)

Game Master heavydisking

An elven woman slips in just moments before the briefing began, watching and listening from the back... When the briefing is over, she listens to the questions the others have to ask, then asks one of her own. "THis Falbin, will he be assisting us to acquire this item, or just giving us the location of the druids?"

"Oi! Where did you come from? Sneaky one. Pretty to boot too. O and valid question. Are there any other locals we need worry about?"

No other questions until we talk to Falbin

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Keep it in your pants Glasses, we're on a job. Theophilus turns from Garren back to Brackett, What would you say the odds are of us getting turned into monkeys?

Merisiel mutters softly under her breath...the words are more thought than voiced sentiment... and out of your league, gunman

In my experience, druids that get angry don't turn you into monkeys, rather they feed you to them. But I sincerely hope that we've gained some measure of goodwill with the druids in this area for driving back some of the fey folk.

No questions.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Oh a challenge

"Alright, alright i will keep it in the pants as you say. For now, but when a Pirate sets his eye on something he means to get it. He winks gingerly at the Rogue.

Humans, can't even get out of the briefing without wanting to procreate. "Will we be leaving now?" Itami says curtly.

"You're a pirate?" Merisiel says with no small amount of disbelief and derision in her tone. Still she gives him a little half-smile to show she's enjoyed the bit of banter and flirtation.

Bitter Plum greets Itami back with an amiable pat on the shoulder. She shakes her head at her feisty younger companions (except for the elf, she supposes). “So should we expect lycanthropes? Is that the nature of this Splinter?”

Once the questions are answered, she echoes Itami: “We should get going. I hope you kids can keep your chatter down while we’re trying to do this infiltration.”

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I’d like to obtain an alchemical silver wakizashi before we leave our current location: let me know if I need to purchase one or if I can just have that process done to my existing weapon.

If able I would like to also make a purchase. An Alchemical Silver Cutlass (105gp) and Nautical charts for Taldor's waterways (25).

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Theophilus will also silver up by grabbing an alchemical silver heavy mace. (102)

Minmaximus!, future Runelord, scoffs. "You were unable to decipher the stone because it is the work of illiterate druids, incapable of proper record-keeping as befits a learned soul. As for coupling on this mission, keep your rutting noises down. I have no patience for such vulgarity. And the elf is out of your league, Garren."

"I don't know much about the Briar Henge druids, but I expect Falbin will be able to fill in those details. He will not be accompanying you; I have given him strict orders to remain in Wispil and continue reporting."

He clucks his tongue at the chatter about being turned into monkeys. "This ritual is no laughing matter, I'm afraid. I understand that the victims are not actually lycanthropes; the ritual robs them of their wits but imbues them with physical power. That’s really all we know. Perhaps Falbin will know more."

"Now if there is nothing else, you had best be on your way as it will take almost two weeks to get to Wispil from here. If these druids finish the ritual, they might take the Atavistic Splinter away to some better-hidden location.”

The party is able to easily secure the provisions they seek within Almas' markets.

I forgot these Knowledge checks from the initial post. Go ahead and roll them now. I will move us forward to Wispil tomorrow if there is nothing else you want to do here.

History: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
"These druids have been at peace with Taldor for hundreds of years since 3841 AR. But even so, some of the druids frown upon settlements. We may need to show our strength to impress them." Min supplies.

With the briefing complete, Abdul takes one last check over his gear before departing.

Two weeks?! Hey, uh, Tusky. He turns to Abdul, You mind carrying a few sundries for me while we're walking? I've got a trick shoulder you see...

Wispil is a bustling town built on a small scale—although humans and elves walk the streets, most buildings are built to accommodate the gnomes who live and work in Wispil. The scent of fresh-cut lumber wafts through the town. Falbin’s home is not difficult to find. It is situated on the south edge of the town, with a large garden spreading out behind it. Most of the garden is obscured by high growth, but the sound of a violent argument carries into the street. Although it is not yet dark, firelight glimmers from within the garden walls.

That's right! You have reached your contact's home to find it under assault again. Give me perception checks and anything else you want to do as you approach. I will get a new map link up with my next post.

Perceptions: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Min frowns. "Are these missions cursed to begin in fire? So be it!" He raises a hand and a spark of magic appears.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"These gnomes always seem ta be gettin' in fights." Garren lets out a chuckle drawing his pistol "My kinda blokes. Shall we me lady?" Garren winks at Merisiel them heads up to the house stealthily to listen in.
Stealth, AC penalty: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 2 = 15
Whispering "Damned jacket."

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perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Merisiel hears the altercation and moves closer to listen in. If it sounds like it is about to or already has broken out into an actual fight, she'll signal the others and slip inside and head to the garden.

Itami follows his comrades in silence, crouching low and on alert. I could get used to a group like this. Subtlety has many uses.
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Bitter Plum shakes her head. “Never a dull moment, I suppose,” she laments. She quickly casts a spell, and her taloned legs seem to grow stronger and longer. Despite her heavier armor, she quickly matches pace with the others, trying to keep some distance to draw attention away from their more subtle efforts.

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I’ll cast longstrider on myself.

Abdul tries to follow the lead of the others, but he wasn't really good for this. A bit to big and too heavily armored.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Stealth: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Theophilus creeps forward towards the fire.

Probably more invisible types. I should really start carrying around a bag of flower...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Whoops! I forgot to include my Perception roll on my post:

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

OK, I have made a new map slideshow for us. I took the old init/perception roll block and added Merisiel. If there are any needed changes please make them.

As the party passes through or around the house, they see three humans armed with longbows in the garden area. The garden is also evidently the source of the smoke, as there are several fires visible. Near the scarecrow is the collapsed body (corpse?) of a gnome.

"Interlopers! We can't let them survive to testify against us!" shouts one of the hunters.

hunter perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
hunter init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Minmaximus init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Garren init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Theophilus init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Itami init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Abdul init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Bitter Plum init: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Merisiel init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

The hunters get to act in the surprise round and then we will move to normal initiative rounds. Please adjust your position on the map to indicate your path through or around the house, or your marching order if you are all staying together. Once that is complete I will take the hunter's actions.

For reference, the indicated squares on the map are already on fire. PCs who begin their turn in a square that’s on fire, or who pass through a square that’s on fire, take 1d6 points of fire damage per square. Any PCs who take fire damage in a round may also catch on fire.

The fire builds throughout this act. At the beginning of each round after the first, each square that is adjacent to a square that’s on fire has a 50% chance of catching fire as well. The fire does not spread outside of Falbin’s garden because of the wide gravel lanes surrounding his property, but Falbin’s house may eventually catch fire as well.

I don't mind Abdul being in front, but since we were trying to be stealthy, he might not have been in this case.

Itami creeps into the house and behind the other door. And now we wait to strike...

Would have been sneaking off towards the house. And really nat 20 on both rolls for the hunters. Wow. Glad we got those out of the way :)

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Min sticks close to Itami, watching closely.

Bitter Plum heads around the corner, following the smoke and heading toward it. She stands in front of the garden, focusing on the fires and missing the men with bows until they voice their murderous intent.

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BP isn’t trying to be stealthy, so she’s just heading straight for the fires.

Merisiel is following the sounds of the voices, but trying to remain stealthy and unnoticed...

stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Garren, Bitter Plum, and Theo enter the hunters' vision first and each earn a quick arrow.

longbow vs Garren FF: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage Garren: 1d8 ⇒ 8

longbow vs BP FF: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage BP: 1d8 ⇒ 6

longbow vs Theo FF: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
damage Theo: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Another Nat 20! 3 in a row for them, jeesh! I guess you spoke too soon there and offended the dice gods.

confirm vs Garren?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
extra damage Garren: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Round 1
Theo -7 hp Why do you have 2 extra HP listed?
Hunters
Merisiel
Abdul
Itami
BP longstrider
Min
Garren 5/16 HP

Theo is up!

Theophilus walks around with a forcefield of 2 temporary hit points due to kineticist stuff. They recover at 1/minute, or whenever I accept burn.

Theophilus's kineshield pops with a smell of ozone as the arrow passes through it, and he cries out as it sticks in his calf, Agh! No druid is worth this!

With a snarl he limps forward and sends the arrow flying back at its owner!

Telekinetic Blast: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21
Extra Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Force Ward. Got it, thanks! :D

Theo sends the arrow right back through the hunter's throat! He falls with a gurgle of blood blossoming around the shaft.

Both of the others turn and fire at their friend's killer. One shouts, "Noooooooooo!" Evidently, they were very close.

longbow1 vs Theo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage1 Theo: 1d8 ⇒ 3

longbow2 vs Theo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
damage2 Theo: 1d8 ⇒ 1

One revenge arrow finds it mark- almost exactly in the same spot on Theo's other leg!

Round 1
Merisiel
Abdul
Itami
BP longstrider
Min
Garren 5/16 hp

Round 2
FIRE GROWS
Theo 11/19 hp
Hunter 1
Hunter 2
Hunter 3 dead

The party is up!

Without even knowing, they have provided me with a distraction. The time is now. Itami opens the door, falls prone, and begins casting, weaving blue tendrils of energy around him.
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"Get up old man! Now is not the time to rest!" Min scolds Itami. He casts a force missile at #1. Force: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 damage!

Abdul moves up drawing his wand, and then activates it to cause a field of force to appear.

wand of shield

Round 1

Bitter Plum moves forward, pushing through the garden foliage toward the men with bows. “You’ve done a very foolish thing to threaten us,” she lectures the men, drawing a weight-ended length of chain from her waist. She moves next to the nearest garden fire and invokes a prayer, conjuring a small downpour to snuff out the flames.

She then stands ready to face the assailants, whipping the weighted chain above her head and maintaining a threatening range should either approach.

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Move 30 ft, draw my meteor hammer, and cast create water on the nearest fire (indicated on the map).

Are the garden squares difficult terrain? If so I’ll use my agile feet ability.

Theophilus uses the old woman for cover as he continues to fling arrows back at the bandits.

Telekinetic Blast @2: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Stubmling behind the barrels hoping for some cover Garren takes aim with his pistol towards the Hunter 2 and fires letting out a "Hazzah"

Using Deed Deadeye: Spending a Grit point to increase range increment by one with a Range Touch Attack
Mwk Pistol, Range Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Merisiel gives up on stealth for now and moves up, finally tossing a dagger at #1.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

but it slips out of her hand as she lifts her arm to throw it and it falls on the ground behind her. She gives the arsonist a chagrined smile and a little courtesy, but doesn't try to recover the blade.

Merisiel blames her poor dagger for user error.

Abdul shields himself.

Itami begins putting the hunters to sleep.

Bitter Plum extinguishes one of the fires. The garden is not difficult terrain.

Min blasts Hunter 1 with force and style.

Garren earns some sweet revenge of his own, putting a serious wound in Hunter 2.

The fires expand a bit. Not going to bother, keep reading.

Theo puts another arrow back through its original owner and Hunter 2 drops!

Hunter 1, wounded and with his dear friends both dying, throws down his bow and cries out, "I yield! I yield!"

will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

.... And then he promptly falls to the ground in deep slumber.

Combat over!

Enlisting the others' aid, Bitter Plum quickly douses the rest of the flames.

Merisiel recovers her dropped dagger and places it with the others she carries. "I knew you could all handle it." She goes over to search the fallen, starting with the sleeping one, careful not to wake him, but making sure he has nothing to get aggressive with if he does wake up. Then she'll move on to the other two.

Well what can I say, I'm a big believer in reciprocity.

His face is pinched with pain as he holds the punctures in his flesh closed with his mind. A wand floats up from his belt.

Can someone help me out with this thing?

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Filthy dirty peasants. I loathe the necessity of having to kill such scum. But needs must, eh?" Minmaximus barely glances at the dead hunters. "So, where is this Falbin?"

Itami rounds on Min as combat comes to a close. "Do not presume to know my motives or question my tactics again," he snaps, clearly very irritated. What does he know about subtly? He is all bluster and show. An overused hammer with a fresh coat of paint.

He scoffs and moves forward to relieve the hunters of their belongings with Merisiel. "The fate of these men is not my concern," he declares at the inquiry of their lives. "If one is destined to live, tie him up. I will return for him shortly."

Itami then renters the house and searches it as well as he can for anything of note, then does the same with the surrounding gardens. He makes sure to pick up any wine and tasty food he finds. Drink to sap their will, food to pull the wool over their eyes.

Merisiel carefully removes the gear from the sleeping, wounded hunter and then his deceased friends. Each carries a potion of cure light wounds and a tanglefoot bag along with a chain shirt, longbow with 20 arrows, and pair of silver short swords.

Itami finds little of interest inside the house. Very little of luxury is available so deep in this wood.

Min, however, easily finds the body of Falbin, the gnome they came to meet. Luckily, this time he hasn't been ripped to shreds. Min can see his little chest rising and falling ever so slightly.

Garren helps himself to one of the healing potions.

Pot CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"So should we help the little gnome here out?" he exclaims snagging another one of the potions.

Pot CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Clucking his tongue "Ahhh.. Much better." harren lets out a sigh of relief.

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Theophilus stashes a sword. Looks like they heard some werewolf rumors too.