Valgrymr's Homebrew.

Game Master Valegrim

I rolled 1d6=2, 1d20=13

the Pip squeek voices:
d6 = 6; your surprized by thier actions.

four mini magic missles hit you; 3+1,2+1,3+1, 1+1: 13pts

"haha; get 'em; eez got nei courts protections; agent of Summer is 'ee in our domain; 'ind him; blood 'im; get 'im good"
<fey are naturally invisible and stay that when when they fight.
the second throws two darts at you; two hits; 1 pt each; cold iron damage; plus make two fort saves. you dodge the mini lightning bolt for half damage; sheesh rolled yuck; 10 pts is your half damage.

"iron bane on friend of those who break the bond and use iron.
"magic fire to make him dance"
"globes of darklight to wound his wicked heart"

<this is all chanted as if from Fey Dark Elf Witches>

Any elf; or anyone with Fey Lore would know this is and internal court thing; involve yourself in the courts at your own risk.

Detect Evil LOOKING FOR AN AREA WHERE i SEE AN EVIL AURA BUT NO ACTUAL INDIVIDUAL TO LOCATE INVISIBLE ATTACKER

"ah"; the calm voice says, "it seems my friends do not like yours"

he materializes from the shadows and the shadows withdraw; he is a black Kobold in plate armor; has no weapons drawn, no his sheild readied; nor does he look concerned; he has a fanatical look in his eye and the symbol of Balfic's god and the blood handprint of Balfic on his helm; also, what you can see of his face and hands are healed but once badly scarred from fire.

The Wizardes genuflects to him; "my Lord; my greatest and humble appologies; i did not know you were using this place; we ask thy forgiveness; my life for their I give humbly if it be needful, I beg of thee; do not punish them for my error."

"Rise, my ally, nay, I shall not kill them lest they attack me; foolish as that would be; the Dark God has spoken in the Black Burning Fire; I have come to aid thee in thy quest; my kind is old; ancient upon the earth; older than humans and our lore is vast and older still. I have come to tell thee of the Seal and the Ancient War and thus to steer thy course; the agents of Chaos have 5 teams in this bloodbowl; but they shall not have the prize; await thee anon; for the plan is in motion; watch upon the feild and thy shall see if thine eye be sharp the plan unfold."

Astinos:

Detect Evil LOOKING FOR AN AREA WHERE i SEE AN EVIL AURA BUT NO ACTUAL INDIVIDUAL TO LOCATE INVISIBLE ATTACKER

Kalona begins to giggle the out right laugh as if a joke of great amusement had passed, tears coming to her eyes and nearly falling off Aahz's shoulder. Finally calming herself she looks to Aahz's curious expression and says;

"Kosan and Llvenoc do say the most amusing things at times." She starts to continue but pauses at the voice.

"Oooh, well greatings unto you Ladies of the Black Forest and prestige members of the Winter Court and to you as well Lord Protector. I hope today finds everyone in a good health and good spirits." She nods politely.

"Please allow me to present this young power when the courts dealings are done."

I watch as Grymbol is attacked. Knowing well the Dark Fey. I speak carefully. Grymbol came to us at the behest of both Courts. Perhaps if he is given the chance to explain himself?

Namaste says:
"Everyone hold; I will seek conference with Lord Balfic"

<using the mindlink she has with Balfic

Balfic:

the tiny voices say:

"ooh; look; yon spirit raven"
"ah, bless us great spirit"
"yes; Grant unto us a favor and we shall grant thee one in return"

"i see its name in the tribal waters"
"yes, Kalona is the name"
"ah, spirit guide the the faithful"

"yes, bless the people of the Raven"
"yes, bless those who forget not their forest brethren"
"ah, wonder of wonder be upon us as the ancient spirits awake to fight"

Kalona; as you can see them; they look at you with smiles and great shining eyes; completely forgetting about the Puck.

Namaste says:

"Everyone hold; I will seek conference with Lord Balfic"

<using the mindlink she has with Balfic

Balfic:
** spoiler omitted **
>

To Namaste

I take no damage from the lightning, and no damage from the darts, my armor protects me from those attacks. I just take the magic missile damage of 13. Unless something stops me, I will attack. Init: 1d20+8=21

Nebibit continues to follow Kemnebi

I have to admit to being a bit lost are Nebinbit and Kemnebi Still outside the arena, with the rest of the group, or are they inside following the Kitten. I apologise if this has already been addressed

Val, do I know what they are talking about using iron? I do not have any metal on me, especially iron.

Yes I am of summer at this moment, a favor owed is a favor paid. The next time ye see me I could be of winter, if that is the court I will be working for. I have worked for both and will work for both. It is me nature.

I dont see any lightning resist on your character sheet; and how does your armor protect you; I dont see anything for that on your character sheet either.

Who are you attacking?

I take no damage from the lightning, and no damage from the darts, my armor protects me from those attacks. I just take the magic missile damage of 13. Unless something stops me, I will attack. Init: 1d20+8=21

Your working with guys with iron; thus the iron ban.
Remember this is a blood ban for Fey; they are hyper sensitive about it. even throwing the little bit back at you was a great insult.

I see that you dont have heraldry and dont see on your character sheet that you can see invisible.

Val, do I know what they are talking about using iron? I do not have any metal on me, especially iron.

Good point; need you both to roll three spot rolls to keep track of the kitten; is going to be difficult at is is tiny and there is a whole lot of people and stuff in the way.

Nebibit continues to follow Kemnebi

I have to admit to being a bit lost are Nebinbit and Kemnebi Still outside the arena, with the rest of the group, or are they inside following the Kitten. I apologise if this has already been addressed

the tiny voices say:

"ooh; look; yon spirit raven"
"ah, bless us great spirit"
"yes; Grant unto us a favor and we shall grant thee one in return"

"i see its name in the tribal waters"
"yes, Kalona is the name"
"ah, spirit guide the the faithful"

"yes, bless the people of the Raven"
"yes, bless those who forget not their forest brethren"
"ah, wonder of wonder be upon us as the ancient spirits awake to fight"

Kalona; as you can see them; they look at you with smiles and great shining eyes; completely forgetting about the Puck.

Kalona seems to glow under the request, not literally but like a soon to be mother, more a sense for those watching than visual reality.

"Young and lovely Ladies of Night."
"Of Court in Winter doth pledged."
"Ranked most high amongst the Blacken Wood."

"The carress of old winds still my feather's feel."
"Great honor is done in remembering."
"How could I do less?"

"Speak thy favor and blessings shall ye have."
"And a favor therafter requested."
"A binding set between brethern of ancient ties."

"A feather in our caps
A feather each we ask
Black as night and true as wind

Magic stones we offer
Three from our coffer
Ancient stones of earth and wind"

speak the voices of the Three.

My Lady Decidio,
It is wonderful to see you again; as lovely as ever.

Says the Kobold.

So kind of you to notice Sir Stlithyfiss Fireheart, Duke of Amoloth Plains; it is a kindness to me eyes to see you again; how goes the game.

I take no damage from the lightning, and no damage from the darts, my armor protects me from those attacks. I just take the magic missile damage of 13. Unless something stops me, I will attack. Init: 1d20+8=21

Realizing what a stupid move Grymbol is about to make I attempt to tackle him. Better he looses face than his life over this misunderstanding. d20=17+8=25 Not sure if I get an additional +2 for flanking. Not sure if I have enough strength to keep him pinned. Not sure if he is still at 19 str or back up to 27. My goal is to interrupt the attack.

yes; +2 for flank; another +2 for surprize as I dont think anyone would expect you to tackle him; I sure didnt.
Size matters; he is small your meduim; so you get a +4 to your strength roll.

I am not really understanding why your character is doing this; why does your character think this is a stupid move on Grymbol's part from your character's perspective; seems like someone attacks him and he attacks back; seems pretty straight forward; you cant see who did it any more than he can? If you stop him from attacking; what will you do if they just cast more spells at him; are you sacrificing Grymbol? Your not really familiar with this guild; that is more Thoronhen...

Grymbol wrote:

I take no damage from the lightning, and no damage from the darts, my armor protects me from those attacks. I just take the magic missile damage of 13. Unless something stops me, I will attack. Init: 1d20+8=21

Realizing what a stupid move Grymbol is about to make I attempt to tackle him. Better he looses face than his life over this misunderstanding. d20=17+8=25 Not sure if I get an additional +2 for flanking. Not sure if I have enough strength to keep him pinned. Not sure if he is still at 19 str or back up to 27. My goal is to interrupt the attack.

<GM>
Well, we are still #6; but we are closing :) with some good interplay

My reasoning is this. We are staying in a house in this city because of Ronin. Aestella who is one of Ronin's magus guards invited us to the game, in box seats. Which is a perk of her position. Which makes me thing Ronin owns this Box, if not the whole stadium. If she is groveling to the guy in the shadows apologizing for the intrusion. Then the person is most likely an ally or Ronin's. If Ronin didn't want these two groups to meet. We never would have met. This was arranged.

"A feather in our caps

A feather each we ask
Black as night and true as wind

Magic stones we offer
Three from our coffer
Ancient stones of earth and wind"

speak the voices of the Three.

"A feather in our caps

A feather each we ask
Black as night and true as wind

Magic stones we offer
Three from our coffer
Ancient stones of earth and wind"

speak the voices of the Three.

Kalona leans forward a bit and eyes the stones.

"Ah, what wonderous sparklies be these three."
"Their ancient magics within them do I see."
"A feather each I shall agree."

"One from the left."
"One from the right."
"One between the two."

"Black as night, a blessing from me."
"True to the wind, they fly to thee."
"A favor granted, thus the circle complete be."

As Kalona says this she lifts each wing in order and her tail. A feather seems to fall out on its own, black as black can be. A light breeze appears to gentle guide the feathers to their respective recipients(left to left, right to right and tail to middle).

The skeleton still by her side, moves to accept the stones and then brings them up so Kalona can view them more closely.

Val, I E-mailed you my armor and sword. I will attack the female Dark Fae

Okay was reading the grappling rules. It counts as a melee touch attack. So I definately hit. As far as holding the grapple. Its base attack bonus+str modifier+special size modifier. Since you stated its a surprise I get the grapple for this round. Next round he gets an opposing grapple check. Which is a d20+ the above modifiers. If I win, then he is pinned. If I loose then he breaks free of my hold. The turn following he can then attempt to pin me.

So I would have +4 base attack bonus +4 str modifier=8 Grymbol would have +3 base attack bonus, (+1 barbarian, +2 cleric), Str modifier will be between +7 or +4 depending how much he healed up from the Shades attack. -4 size modifier. So his opposed check is either 6 or 4. Either way I got him. Next turn we roll d20's on top of all that. Just wanted to iron out all the bonus's and penalties to make it quicker.

Trying to hold the little man down, and trying not to get gored by his horns. In the Mindlink. Grymbol Think! This meeting was arranged! Why else would there have already been guards here? They are just trying to provoke you into making a foolish move. You going to calm down? I hang onto the little guy til he acknowledges he's not going to go off and attack one of them.

In mind link:

And once again we prove our disunity with these idiotic actions.

In mind linkI understand, but remember I will not sit by and be attacked and not do anything. I will not attack, unless they attack me again.I am sorry Balfic but my armor does 9 hps to Llvenoc for grappling me

The guild scalper replies: Only 10; I heard you would have more than that; what no guards; gets pretty rough in there; heck the Agents dont sell in lots left than 20; you sure you only want 10; you know; that means you will be splitting your section with someone or something else; up to you though. now; I got some tickets right at mid field; I got some on the end there up high; I got some box seats; more secure you know; and I got some some in the nosebleeds; you know; cheap seats where the lowlifes sit.

Sorry took some time off for my birthday. I am assumeing that someone mentions in the mind link that we have some tickets in the box seats from the gray mage. So ill say, Humm well it looks like we have some tickets. Looks like I wont need yours. I make my way to the group and slip into the grouping about the time they enter. I keep to the back of the box as it just happens the opposite corner from where the Fey enter. I watch the game and the reactions of the party to the rough sport. When the Ur-vile arrives and the dark Fey make there attacks. I move forward and say with a smile on my face. Greetings lord... when I see its not Lord Stovuthus I pause then continue when Decendo greets him by name. Sorry I thought you where at first Lord Stovuthus. Please to make your acquaintance I am known as ThoronHen. I watch while our puck gets tickled by the magic missiles and realize that they are playing with him. I then turn my attention to Sir Stlithyfiss while keeping aware of my surroundings.

In mind linkI understand, but remember I will not sit by and be attacked and not do anything. I will not attack, unless they attack me again.I am sorry Balfic but my armor does 9 hps to Llvenoc for grappling me

My mind is a roaring. When the party was getting carved up by the Gnoll Ghost he stood by and did nothing. Yet he flies off the handle when these people screw with him. Putting us all in danger. I bleed trying to protect the little girl from his aggression. Now I am bleeding cause I tried to protect him from his own aggression. I've had it. Do what you will. Its your life. I let Grymbol go. I look at wear the armor bit into my skin. Listening to the apologies of Aestella, and the barbs of Astinos. I turn away from them all and return to watching the game.

I added the damage to my profile.

Soory, was out for the long weekend, shoulda' warned everyone! ;P

Kemnebi eagerly follows the magic matron into the arena, and desperately looks round for the kitten,...

IC still down for me,... old fashioned way <crosses fingers>

roll: 18 +4 = 22

Will catch up to the res of the posts later, great RP all!

Due to the fact that portions of the party are speaking with this other person who appeared out of the corner and are calling him by his name and title (more secrets).
Also due to the fact that Grymbol tried to attack an unseen foe or foes in the dark corner and Llevonic saved him and got cut up for trying.
Also Astinios' condemnation of the incident, yet I believe he knew nothing of who was coming out of the corner, and his lack of trying to defend his party members by word or deed.
I relax and go back to my table, which I move closer to Llevonic, so that I may contemplate why the heck I am aligned with this group and if they will have the ability to do what must be done.

I offer a piece of meat on bread with cheese to Llevonic and a mug of beer.

I say out loud to Llevonic: I could heal that damage if you want to convert over the the following of Dumathion. HA, HA I guarentee it will take a lot of talking to get ye in the temple door, I also doubt if we could find a robe for ye that will not show more than hide, but I am in good with the high cleric and I think it can be done. Something to think about.

I laugh out loud thinking of Llevonivc going to mass in a dwarven city wearing a mini skirt robe that barely fits him to his waist (more or less).

1st spot check

1 d 20 + 3=12

2nd spot check

1 d 20 + 3=13

3rd Spot check

1 d 20 + 3=16

Is it Possible to aid another in spot checks?

You dont see any dark fae; you only see the kobold.
they are not on the ground so tremorsense does not work.
so; make your roll and I will take care of the invisible modifiers and like that.

Val, I E-mailed you my armor and sword. I will attack the female Dark Fae

yes it does; great teeth and horns spring from grybols armor; Grymbol; you may add the damage to your roll to break free this round.

In mind linkI understand, but remember I will not sit by and be attacked and not do anything. I will not attack, unless they attack me again.I am sorry Balfic but my armor does 9 hps to Llvenoc for grappling me

"Greetings Thoronhen", <he nods to you as per your guild rank completely unmindful of ...other activities.
"please introduce me to your companions"

<and happy birthday>

Valegrim wrote:

The guild scalper replies: Only 10; I heard you would have more than that; what no guards; gets pretty rough in there; heck the Agents dont sell in lots left than 20; you sure you only want 10; you know; that means you will be splitting your section with someone or something else; up to you though. now; I got some tickets right at mid field; I got some on the end there up high; I got some box seats; more secure you know; and I got some some in the nosebleeds; you know; cheap seats where the lowlifes sit.

Sorry took some time off for my birthday. I am assumeing that someone mentions in the mind link that we have some tickets in the box seats from the gray mage. So ill say, Humm well it looks like we have some tickets. Looks like I wont need yours. I make my way to the group and slip into the grouping about the time they enter. I keep to the back of the box as it just happens the opposite corner from where the Fey enter. I watch the game and the reactions of the party to the rough sport. When the Ur-vile arrives and the dark Fey make there attacks. I move forward and say with a smile on my face. Greetings lord... when I see its not Lord Stovuthus I pause then continue when Decendo greets him by name. Sorry I thought you where at first Lord Stovuthus. Please to make your acquaintance I am known as ThoronHen. I watch while our puck gets tickled by the magic missiles and realize that they are playing with him. I then turn my attention to Sir Stlithyfiss while keeping aware of my surroundings.

it seems the kitten wants to be sneaky and stealthy; probably a reason for it coming soon......

ok; lets say you guys headed up to the box after a short frantic look for the kitten; very short; you dont want to be out alone in this crowd!

Soory, was out for the long weekend, shoulda' warned everyone! ;P

Kemnebi eagerly follows the magic matron into the arena, and desperately looks round for the kitten,...

IC still down for me,... old fashioned way <crosses fingers>

roll: 18 +4 = 22

Will catch up to the res of the posts later, great RP all!

yes; I generally do a +2 for anyone trying to aid another in a skill as a base to account for another set of eyes; holding a light for someone picking a lock; that sort of thing. As you have a trained skill in the skill he is using; will give +4; but with size modifiers; terrain and distance modifiers; it really is very very unlikely; sheesh; looked at just those modifiers and just taking a 10 that kitten wont really be seen.

1st spot check

1 d 20 + 3=12

2nd spot check

1 d 20 + 3=13

3rd Spot check

1 d 20 + 3=16

Is it Possible to aid another in spot checks?

Ack! sorry for the delay/confusion! (And happy Bday!) OK, Yes, Kemnebi takes a desparate look around for the kitten, aided by Nebibit, but if (when?!?) he fails to spot it, he hastily follows the others up to the box. He is quickly learning that there are some places a Feline magus just shouldn't be alone!

IC still down,... Roll #2: 12 +4=16, Roll #3: 18 +4=22! (yay?!?) Plus +2 from aid another from Nebibit,... Totals are 23, 18 & 24. Are we even looking in the right section of seating?!?

Will catch up to the exciting events in the box soon,...

I offer a piece of meat on bread with cheese to Llevonic and a mug of beer.
I say out loud to Llevonic: I could heal that damage if you want to convert over the the following of Dumathion. HA, HA I guarentee it will take a lot of talking to get ye in the temple door, I also doubt if we could find a robe for ye that will not show more than hide, but I am in good with the high cleric and I think it can be done. Something to think about.

I already have my Goddess, Kosan; but I appreciate the sentiment. I will accept your offer of meat and beer though. I start to eat, and take a heavy drink of the beer.

Kosan Silveraxe wrote:

I offer a piece of meat on bread with cheese to Llevonic and a mug of beer.
I say out loud to Llevonic: I could heal that damage if you want to convert over the the following of Dumathion. HA, HA I guarantee it will take a lot of talking to get ye in the temple door, I also doubt if we could find a robe for ye that will not show more than hide, but I am in good with the high cleric and I think it can be done. Something to think about.

I already have my Goddess, Kosan; but I appreciate the sentiment. I will accept your offer of meat and beer though. I start to eat, and take a heavy drink of the beer.

To Llevonic out loud: Too bad it twould ave been quite a site.

I ignore the room and start talking strategy with Llevonic.

I reel at the chaos that seems to follow this group wherever it goes. My logical and well ordered mind struggles to keep everything in perspective. Llvenoc and Kosan asking us to fight in this damnable game one minute, the next Grymbol is being attaked by some unseen opponent unleashing magics upon him.

Now two of my companions are injured and I don't even have a clue as to what happened. However, injured companions calls for me to act, no matter the other situations. I'll not leave them hurting.

"I can set ye both ter rights' ifn' ye be needin' tha heain' power of a god. Moradin sets me ter protectin' those in me care, and since we have a similar goal, then ye lot are in me care"

[in mind link] "We need to be careful what we say around this one. He picked up on my mentioning of the seal and seemed interested. Does anyone know what attacked Grymobl? Are we safe here?"

ooc - If grymbol or Llvenoc take up the offer for healing I'll swap out two first level spells for some cure light wounds. Rolls are 1d8+6=14, 1d8+6=7. Note I get the extra +1 to this sell becasue of my augment healing feat. First in first served I guess. Cheers

I will cast a cure light and a cure moderate on myself:7+7+5+6=25 Thank ye for ye offer, but I will be alright with me Lady's power. Go and heal Llvenoc. He got hurt doing the correct thing.

[in mind link] "We need to be careful what we say around this one. He picked up on my mentioning of the seal and seemed interested. Does anyone know what attacked Grymobl? Are we safe here?"

Kalona glances at Grymbol.

Ah, I forget that not all can see the Fey...though I would have thought Grymbol could...hmmm. Guess that explains why he didnt notice all the...um...creative expressions he has gotten since entering this area.

There are 3 Duchess of the Black Forest here, beside the Kobold Lord. They took exception to Grymbol's relation to the Summer Court...though he mentioned before he worked for both I thought, so dont know the details...and exercised their authority of Winter to pass judgement on him. Basically he has violated an...agreement...and they chose to act upon it. Of course with Winter, they could have just used this as a reason to say "Hi". Mortals shouldnt get involved in this right now at least, something like an outsider trying to control/involve themselves with a religius law or from my understanding a Dwarven rule. Close enough Grymbol?

For the moment though, they have been focused on an old relationship with me or rather my race. It was with them I was doing the ritual.

um, Grymbol, you do realize we are in a Winter controlled area and that its likely we will encounter many of them? Surely you have something that allows you to pass freely? They wouldnt even bother with the rest of the group here...unless they are really bored or someone made a deal with them.

Ye are right Kalona, we are with winter. I did scent and felt their presence. I cannot change allegiences until I complete the favor I am on. They do know this and acted as they felt, as is the fey way. The next time they see me I might neutral to the courts or winter.

I reel at the chaos that seems to follow this group wherever it goes. My logical and well ordered mind struggles to keep everything in perspective. Llvenoc and Kosan asking us to fight in this damnable game one minute, the next Grymbol is being attaked by some unseen opponent unleashing magics upon him.

Now two of my companions are injured and I don't even have a clue as to what happened. However, injured companions calls for me to act, no matter the other situations. I'll not leave them hurting.

"I can set ye both ter rights' ifn' ye be needin' tha heain' power of a god. Moradin sets me ter protectin' those in me care, and since we have a similar goal, then ye lot are in me care"

[in mind link] "We need to be careful what we say around this one. He picked up on my mentioning of the seal and seemed interested. Does anyone know what attacked Grymobl? Are we safe here?"

ooc - If grymbol or Llvenoc take up the offer for healing I'll swap out two first level spells for some cure light wounds. Rolls are 1d8+6=14, 1d8+6=7. Note I get the extra +1 to this sell becasue of my augment healing feat. First in first served I guess. Cheers

Thank you Erkholt, I accept. The first heal you rolled would be enough to heal me.

Kemnebi reels at the sudden interactions, and responses, and,... everything, simply blinking, unable to respond.

Then, as if by magic, (you'd think he would be comfortable with that!) the attack is over, and several of the groups are having individual discussions. As Grybol's and Kalona's explanations echo in his mind's ears, he turns toward the edge of the viewing box, as if watching the game. But he is trying not to cry. Only his deep breaths and willpower hold back the potential tears. He tries to keep his back to the rest of the group, hoping that they won't notice what could only be taken as weakness by,... well, anyone.

"I,... I don't know if I can do this!" He hisses to Nebebit in Feline.

He holds himself rigidly, and speaks slowly, as if talking might release the tenuous hold on his emotions.

"If I freeze up every time something happens, I'm no help, I'm just gonna get somebody killed! I mean, I love a little chaos as much as the next feline, but this,...!" He shakes his head once, fiercely.

"I can't even protect a kitten!" He hisses in frustration. "How am I supposed to help rescue a goddess?!? The Kitten! Bast's blessed teats! How am I gonna find it?!?" He moans softly. Biting his lips till they are almost an invisible line, he peers out into the crowd below, looking for ANY sign of his tiny charge,... but knowing it's a fool's bet,...

IC is back up! woo-hoo! Looking for a kitty,...

1d20+4=17

Nebibit Stands watching Kemnebi Her mouth occasionally opening but no sound coming out as if unsure on what to say. Instead she looks around trying to help Kemnebi find the kitten

Spot check (assisting)

1 d 20 + 3=13