Wrath of the Righteous

Game Master Vinsomner

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Which one did you intimidate, cause he's certainly shaken.

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I think thats the joke/point.. He's making an comparison to Mia angry with the fact she somehow scared something.. though she'd get a -4 from being smaller.

Anyway, the one who'd be easiest in sight and threatening the one of us with the least hp.

So your staring down the hole and threatening one of them from above? I guess that'd be between the Mongrelmen and Uziel... I guess Uziel hits harder? Though he hasnt been hit once yet. Urgh.. Im conflicted on what to do her somewhat.. lets see what Maxwell does.

Raising an eyebrow likely......talking about it after the fight is over.

Well its mostly dependent on if he (Maxwell) can down/injure Uziel or a Mongrelman or whatever on his turn; because if he cant there is chance for more damage.. in which case Verim would be better off dropping a mook than going after Wendaug ((He is about protecting others and will be on his priorities higher than battlelust)) Otherwise he can also do the opposite and pursue Wendaug as to not give her room to freely shoot at anyone else especially since she could target a weakened ally.. Most likely in a similar vein as Hosilla, with a trip/disarm and then pummeling. With Mia well, Verim I think is out of earshoot/in battle enough not to register her threat on the ones below

Anyway, the one who'd be easiest in sight and threatening the one of us with the least hp.

None of them are what you would call social butterflies. Even with the -4 from size, you more than doubled the DC to intimidate any of them.

Breathing laboriously, Maxwell spits a small bit of blood towards the tiefling's feet, smirking. "You're a tough one, you imbecile..." he says as his vision splits at the blood loss. "Alright."

Raising his flail, he swung it with everything he was capable of, for better or worse.

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Use prepared CLW as Swift

As he heals his wounds, he smirks. "I'm not the lightest thing myself." he says as he takes a defensive stance and moves towards his allies, provoking accordingly.

Total Defense

Okay see now we have a frontline and backline established.. so now Verim gets to pursue and defend at the same time (He's at the inverted back now).. good job Maxwell, you set up a better playing field.

Verim brings his shield up to bear, but ward nor reflexes react in time to parry the arrow as it sinks into the flesh of his upper-left shoulder. He bites at the pain yet somewhat seems fine. Looking back to check on the status of his allies, Verim notes Luciana is stirring and the rest have gained a much better positioning though injured. It was his time to distract the archer. Rushing up and over the baracade Verim leaps after Wendaug.

" Oh, still wanna rumble? It's alright baby I last for the duration! Now lets see if you can keep your feet up with my moves "

Verim doing much the same with Hosilla, though this time without the feint and intending to strike at Wendaug's kneecap to stagger her to the ground.

CMB Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

AoO's vs Maxwell

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 2 = 8
Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Wendaug falls to the ground with a surprised grunt, Hey, not on a first date.

As Luci regained consciousness, she heard Wendaug's comment as Verim tripped her and her first thought was about how well that line can work as reverse psychology with the right tone and body language. Getting her head back in the game, she got back to her feet and pressed a hand to one of her injuries, her eyes glowing gold for a moment as her wounds closed.

Lay On Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 1
What did Laris' spell get Luci up to; 0?
EDIT: Also; do I have to sacrifice my first born to this damn dice-roller?!

After helping Lucianna to her feet Laris offers Luci her Glaive, if she wants something to poke the enemy from a distance

Laris' heal brought you to 4, so you have 5 with the LoH.

Uziel continues attacking Maxwell as Wendaug rolls to her feet and retreats further into the next room.

Wendaug is total defense, take your AoO

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Round 6

Maxwell, Mia, Verim
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Uziel, Wendaug
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Tallina, Tobongo, Laris
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Mongrelmen
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Luciana

Getting tired of swinging and missing Tallina aims her new scythe at the Mongrelman in front of her.

"Try this one on for size! How does the blade of a fallen ally feel?"
Scythe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 192d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9

Tobongo will join in the beatdown attempting to pummel the mongrelman. if the mongrelman is down from the scythe aim for Uziel

Pwr Attack Slam #1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Pwr Attack Slam #2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The mongrelman falls beneath the combined attacks of Tallina and Tobongo.

Verim smirks at her response noting those words were a powerful combination. He swings at her bow when she bounds on up, " Y'know, you might be right, and I rather we have a few more dates than one. Seriously, why not have some more fun with me, you aren't a cultist and I'm not exactly a saint. "

Morningstar AoO CMB Sunder: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 221d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Just a note I think that Mongrelman was pre-injured from Luci a while ago I might have went down from the first strike but something tells me Uziel has about the same AC as Verim

The sunder attempt will miss. She has a *very* high CMD when using total defense.

Tallina's attack was sufficient to drop the mongrelman, but a 19 will not hit Uziel

I'm well aware considering her AC is higher than 20 without a shield. And She had a +9 Acrobatics meaning she had to have quite a few ranks in it and a astounding dex. Though the same could be said about Verim if he also Full Defensed. This is one of those issues where one side really doesnt want to kill the other, especially since the fight is pretty much done with, but the other side is as resilient as you are.

Laris continues the rage song, thrusting her glaive over Tobongo's head at the tiefling.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 DMG: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Offer still stands if Lucianna wants to take the glaive from me?

The last remaining Mongrelman steps forward, swinging wildly at Tallina.

Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Luciana, Maxwell, Mia and Verim are up.

Finally catching his balance and revering his sudden increase in blood count, Maxwell calms for a moment. Gripping his flail, he rears it back, catching Uziel mid-swing and dodging, but not before connecting a rather grueling blow towards his inner rib cage. As the single large gaunt head sinks into to his side, he smiles, knowing he'd landed a great blow.

Heavy Flail vs Uziel: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Caught squarely by Maxwell's blow, the tiefling crumples towards the ground.

Mia looks down and puts a ward hex upon Luciana.
You seem to need it.

Verim pursues his hardshelled-delight but notes that his attack failed due to her defensive posture, much like he did at the beginning of the skirmish. " I love a good game of cat and mouse, the best things in life are hard to get y'know? The game seems likes it about to end soon however. Why don't we slow down a bit and cuddle? " His eyebrow raising suggestively, as he begins anticipating her reactions

Move, ready action trip if she moves

"Thanks Laris," Luci said, though waved off the offer for the glaive. Her eyes lighting up again as she healed herself again, she moved after Verim.

Lay On Hands, third use: 1d6 ⇒ 4

fighting defensively, 5' step (take your readied action), shoot Verim

Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Wendaug smirks as she steps away from Verim, Slow down and cuddle? Next thing you'll be asking if your girlfriend can join in. I'm not that kind of girl.

And this is why I love readied actions, No matter what his attack would come before her either with a an AoO or through this readied. It's one of the ways you stop mobility characters. Its also a good idea against Crane Style as you simply ready before they get to attack, like so and they don't get any bonuses because it requires them to attack and your attack comes RIGHT before that. (Or at the beginning of their turn for the time they let their guard down)

Verim chuckles glancing over to Luci as she is mentioned and ducking reflexively to Wendaug's next blow. " What? ME?! Nooooo. You should know by now I'm a faithful guy through and through, besides, we are currently dating right? I think this might count as the second, a few more and we BOTH get a little lucky eh? " Verim sweeping his arm out almost in a motion for Wendaug to fall upon him.

Readied Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Hrmm if she does fall you ofcourse get to redo your action, as she wont be 5fting (happened in the middle so she stays) though she might be attacking, though it would provoke at that time (Either from standing up or shooting.)In which case I can do the AoO in this post (If fast enough) or then next, It doesnt really matter

Tripped for a second time, and without any allies left, Wendaug will surrender. You've got me for now, but what are you going to do with me....

As the coast is seemingly clear, Mia gets down with the others.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
"Miss, could you tell us why you ran away? You said you wanted to bring "her" our heads, whom do you mean?
Plus we merely want to get out of here, so if you wish to get all snookie* with Verim you're welcome to come along.
The adults are not out for a big kill party."

*Normal terms, => BF/GF

In combat Flirting too Stronk

Verim smiles a smile that is more kind than playful. His glow seems to dim somewhat as he calms down the arrows and strikes from the skirmish coming to bear as he registers the pain, flinching somewhat. However he keeps the gesture mostly, maybe for pride or maybe to continue the aura of non-threat. Holstering the morningstar on one of his many straps, Verim warmly places his free arm around Wendaug's waist. He lifts her back to her feet, in a surprisingly gentle way in his current state, as he becomes tired.

" Well, first's things first I think you owe me a something to eat and a good drink. Secondly, I never caught your name. As you by now know, mine is Verim, Verim of the Pharae Lands. As to intention, though it might have seemed in jest I was truthful during our bout, I think we can get along. Asmodeus' Balls do you know how to use a bow! I wonder what else your skilled at ... Er, not that we need to speak on that right now " Looking to Mia who he has to keep somewhat of a tone about.

Verim stays somewhat close to Wendaug but motions to Mia with his head and the to Luci. " To expound on what the Wee Lass said, You aren't a cultist so you shouldn't have a strong relation to them and I think your tribe as basically used as fodder for them while they attacked above. That one I defeated not long about seemed to be your leader and making you do most of your... acts. I'll tell you this, The other tribes of your kind are fighting back, most likely going to reclaim this area as they are banded together... Why not travel with me above, I can show you the many wonders we got up there.. and you can put some holes in demon worshipers who manipulated you.. Win Win. I'm sure there was quite alot about them you DIDN'T like. "

He motions to the enemies who fell behind him " I guess someone can save the one who arent too gone and tell that other one to give up... It's over, time to patch things up " his eyes going back to Wendaug " I never wanted to harm you truthfully... It's difficult when you arent necessarily the same. "

Verim is gunna aid another on whoever's roll and take a 10 (+2); he doesnt have any ranks yet so its the best he can do though he might have a bit more clout against Wendaug

Sure...as if i don't get what you're getting at.
Plus what average kid uses the word snookie...hindsight that word might have been weird for me to use.

A vein on her temple is twitching as Verim treats her as just what she's been trying to pose as.
Wee lass?.....Mister, even the average parent doesn't call their kid that. Next time when it's heal time you're last in line.

She walks over to Luciana regardless.
"You ok?"

With combat over, Laris lets her song drop, the sound echoing around the cave for a few moments more as she walks into the other room.

"Verim speaks truth, at least for me, I have no desire for unnecessary bloodshed. Join with us, or we can arrange your return to others of your folk."

Verim - if you were feeding off inspired rage you don't get fatigued at the end, even if you use your own bonus (though you can't use your own rage powers etc).
Also I'm all out of heals, and didn't study up on mundane practices, sorry.

Whistles....i got a clw for all right here :)

Mia walks up to every one, gives a hug "because they didn't die on her", heal hexing everyone.

Laris Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Luciana Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Maxwell Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Tallina Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Tobongo Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Verim Heal Hex: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Yeah, I'm fine Mia, thanks." Luci replied, although her smile shifted a bit as the girl hugged her. It felt different, but no matter the cause one can always recognise the feel of their wounds closing by supernatural means. Just one more thing to talk to her about in private when the chance comes up. She thought to herself.

"Verim might be a bit overly flirtatious - and you have no idea how ironic that is, coming from me - but he's right. If you're not part of this cult, we can help."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Haven't included any bonus from Verim's aid, if there is one.

Tobongos wounds slightly recover. By all appearances he seems happy for the healing.

Laris - Good to know about, but for thematics its more he's not raging and thus his muscles became weaker again.

Mia - HAHA Sweet sweet irony, last in the line, the MOST healing.. next to Tallina. That'll teach ya to mess with Father/Big brother

Luci - Arqueros is always available for worship maybe that will improve your luck.. yeesh.. or maybe Verim needs to rub his luck on you?

Verim grasped Mia into his arms as he was last in line to be healed. His hug was warm and firm and doting much like a parent rubbing her head. "C'mere you, you stayed outta trouble and did well, Good JOB! " He lifted her into the air seating Mia on his his shoulder for the sec and laughing as it seemed his wounds sewn back together. This 'child' was special indeed but he wasn't going to judge. Everyone got out alive, that is what was important.

Looking over to Luciana he winks at her words and smirks " Whoa now, I'm as pure as a Solar's Arse, no one said that compliments could only be said over a feast, sometimes you learn alot more about someone when your throwing blows at one another. You call it Flirtation I call it Advanced Observational Conversation. Besides, there is a reason I can't be a paladin, I'm TOO nice, Hehe! " He looks around to assess the rest of the party " Where is the Nocturnal Crusader? He seemed to get hurt pretty bad, needs to work on dodging. My walking Bonsai-friend didnt seem so hot either.. They alright? "

Mia - HAHA Sweet sweet irony, last in the line, the MOST healing.. next to Tallina. That'll teach ya to mess with Father/Big brother

Yes well you're tanking, so no problems there.

Eeep...well this is a change, seeing more heads than legs.

I'm going to toss this info out before I head to work.

Meeting Hall
Three copper bowls filled with glowing coals hang from the ceiling of this long, natural cavern. The braziers fill the chamber with warmth and soft warm light. In the center of the chamber stands a block of stone that serves as a table, lined with wooden chairs. An enormous bloodstain, maybe a week old, darkens the stone's surface.

Kitchen
Old blood stains the floor of this small cavern. Barrels filled with scraps of fur and fat sit against one wall, emitting a foul stench. The two long stone slab tables are covered with skinning tools and piles of freshly butchered meat. Two wooden racks hold drying animal skins.

Hosilla's Quarteres
A stone pedestal hold s copper brazier aloft in the center of this room. Against the western wall, an enormous pile of animal furs and thick quilts serves as a bed. Sheathed weapons and stone carvings adorn the walls. The eastern half the room holds a wooden desk, beneath which stands a long, thin iron lockbox.

Tallina waves a hand for the mongrelman to be gone from their presence. "Be thankful that we listen when you yield. In the meantime we could use a helping hand, there is another of your kind up the ladder. Go and aid him in whatever way he sees fit."

Surprised by the hug from the halfling she jumps a bit after being so serious a moment ago. Her wounds closing she has a few thoughts and a few words.

Amazing, I can only guess as to why.

Peering down the tall half elf has only a few words for Mia, ones that might trouble her. Bending down to Mia's tiny height she looks into the halflings eyes and speaks. Her eyes and smile are warm as is her tone.I just realized that I never described her voice, might as well do it here. Not a super deep feminine voice but deeper than average probably close to Jessica Gee when she did the role of Kyo Kamachi from Tenchi Muyo GXP.

"You and I are going to have a talk later about some things, and I'm sure you have a guess as to what it may be about. In the meantime you have my thanks."

Standing up and dusting herself off, Wendaug turns to address Verim, I[ll come with you for now, there is no place left for me down here. As far as anything else, we'll have to see won't we. There's a good chance you won't survive what is left of your precious city.

On Hosilla you find: potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of invisibility, wand of spiritual weapon (7 charges), antitoxin, tanglefoot bag and an iron key.

On Uziel you find: masterwork chain shirt, masterwork heavy steel shield, longsword, 150 gp

We're going to have to watch her....
Who knows if she might try to trick and kill us.

Verim beams at Wendaug's compliance slapping a joyful hand upon her shoulder. His eyes open with a fierce, perhap sultry, expression. " Playing hard to get till the end eh? Welcome aboard then! In the mercenary trade this is often how my ol' Dad used to pick up some of his greatest allies.. And how Ma' picked HIM up! HA! Soo.. As you don't seem to want to tell me your name I'll gladly call you various observations! Now, Mistress of the ow, anything we should know before trying to go topside.. Any traps, former allies or shortcuts? I intend to see us through and more urgently get this little one to her Mother! " He hefts Mia almost in a proud manner

Verim was wary of the woman but at the same time he basically drew her ire in his mind.. If anything went wrong it'd likely be on him. He knew he could fight her if need be, but didnt particularly want to. " Oh and who is the wench you called a bi- Female Dog? She's clearly a cultist, most likely the one who caused the issue. "

Maxwell had made it a point to be slightly bothered by Verim's shifting whims, but ultimately ignored the situation as he felt himself return to full health again after the fight. He'd certainly made it a point to survive that last onslaught, and that Tiefling put up more than just a small fight. As Mia miraculously healed his wounds, he'd come to the conclusion, once again, that she wasn't just a weak child. A child, perhaps, but not one without merit. It was confounding, but it mattered very little to him.

Reaching into Hosilla's containers, he retrieves the potion, testing it's taste and finding it to be curative accordingly, and then places it on his hip for later. The other equipment was of worth as well, but he couldn't make much of any of it, save that the armor and shield were of proper make. Perhaps he'd see to it that these chain shirts be sold. None of them had really kept track of what they'd gained along this trek, but once again, it mattered little. The most important thing was getting back up to land, and this roach warren had been properly purged of its' contents and they'd completed what they'd needed to do, he imagined. That was assuming that those prior were it's major leaders...

Hearing the roach woman perk up and speak her name he talks normally as he stands up. "Wendaug. Strange name... Regardless, your ultimate fate matters very little in the light of things. The others are worried about watching you, but frankly-" he says, turning around. ""-I'm not. You'd do well to return to the other mongrelmen and tell them of what happened here. Absolve yourself if you wish, but the information should be good enough. Frankly it doesn't matter." he says as he leaves the room. "We've done what we've supposed to do, and we need to check on the damage above."

I marked the location of the ladder upwards.

Is anyone going to stay and look around, or is everyone following Maxwell?

Grimacing at Maxwell's attitude, Wendaug clutches her bow tightly but remains standing next to Luciana and Verim. I have no intention of remaining down here, the other tribes are unlikely to be as forgiving as you are. That one, however, had better watch his back.

I have never been above the sewers, our kind were driven from your world decades ago and are unwelcome there. We were promised a chance at revenge for our banishment, but I could care less. Until you killed by tribe, this was my home. Now I have nothing.

I'll stay and look around if I have the time take 20 on perception checks in the rooms. That should take about 6 minutes total giving me a total of 33 in each room. Then I say we clear the rest of this place out. We need to make it safe for the mongrelmen.

The lockbox had made Luci curious since she'd noticed it, and finding a key on the cult woman's body gave her a chance. Key in hand, she tried it on the lockbox.