Poppo picks up the cup but does not down it yet. You may know him as the Butcher? He then hands Turngut his cup.
To most they would think that Mr. Tolstock was telling the truth but by sheer luck the halfling catches a slight twitch when he says "William Brown". You believe that he is definitely hiding something and that he does know the Butcher.
No, no never heard of the Butcher before! he pours more brandy into his cup But please I would certainly help you try to find such a person. But first lets drink!
Me? the mercenary responds to BobE I've been working for Mr. Tolstock going on eight months now. Good steady job, hard to find in the Undercity good support for my wife and boy. Saving up to maybe start a new life outside of this wretched place, maybe get a job as a town guard or something like that.
Poppo sets his cup down, Look here Mr. Tolstock, I have it on good authority that the Butcher has been coming in and out of here; and I know, you know who he is! I see it in your face and Turngut here doesn't like lairs. I don't want any trouble now, but tell me where he is!
Hobson's whole demeanor changes Friend... I don't think you understand who you're messing with. He sets down his cup in a swift motion.
I need you make a Will save against a charm affect, DC:15. If you fail Hobson Tolstock is your best friend.
Turngut you can make a perception check for me.
Hey what are you trying to pull! I don't think you know who you are dealing with! Poppo draws his boarding axe! Tell me where he is! Poppo roars upset over the man's failed attempt.
Hobson sighs and begins talking in a different completely alien voice I was hoping it wouldn't come to this!
With that Hobson waves his hand and suddenly is surrounded by four other identical versions of himself.
Initiative Order Round 1
Turngut
Warehouse Guards
Poppo
BobE
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock
Turngut you're up!
As soon as Poppo's tone of voice changes, Turngut's instincts take over. Although Tolstock was able to get off a quick spell, Turngut quickly leaps into action. Throwing his undrunk glass aside, he runs at Tolstock, drawing his Dan bong as he leaps over the desk. Landing besides the portly spell caster, Turngut growls and tries to grab him by the arm, but finds his hand passing through thin air.
(Note: If Animal Fury hits, gain +2 to grapple check)
Hobson laughs as Turngut destroys one of his mirror images Gonna have to try harder than that filthy orc!
The yellow guard draws his longsword runs up to the door slams it in BobE and Nalia's face then locks the door upon hearing commotion. The red and blue guards draw their long bows and together fire four total arrows at Poppo. All of the arrows hit Poppo in his flat footed state Surrender now! The rest of the guards all double move to get to the office.
Poppo, BobE, and Nalia you guys are up
Shock crosses Poppo's face as he is peppered full of arrows! He snaps them off with boarding axe, as he races right between the two bow-wielding guards.
No admittance! He yells at the orange-clad guard moving toward the room. He slams the door in the man's face, and locks the door. Wheeling around to face the punks that shot him, a crazed look crosses the halfling face, whether fear, desperation, or resolve no one would ever know. He readies for battle.
Simple wooden door DC to break is 13 I was making the DC to break it down 15 since its locked, so perfect roll!
He is able to avoid being crushed by the door.
BobE you're up!
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Hey buddy, We are from the counsel of 8, members of the Holy Order. You are on the wrong side if you want to support your wife and child. I can get you a position in the guard and sent somewhere away where you and your family can be safe. Don't make us do this the hard way. STAND DOWN
Beatrip moves through the wall and ready a charge if the guard does not stand down.
BobE prepares to summon and and readies(or is it a delay? ) to see what the guard does
Poppo locks the door the Hobson's office dashing past two burly mercenary types armed with bows. Nalia charges the door and breaks it off its fragile hinges nearly crushing the yellow guard. The guard listens to BobE and has a terrified look on his face, nodding to BobE's words and looks like he will drop his weapon on his turn
You want to brawl you filthy vermin, lets brawl! With that Hobson Tolstock's hands elongate and turn a sickly pale grey color with long claws. He swipes at Turngut twice but only lands one of the claws
Initiative Order Round 2
Turngut (11 Damage)
Warehouse Guards (Yellow: Surrendered)
Poppo (20 Damage)
BobE
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock (3 Mirror Image)
Turngut you're up!
Turngut's eyes widen momentarily as Tolstock's hands mutate, but the pain of the slash snaps him back to the present. Brawl? BRAWL?!? No! Turngut !!
Turngut begins to release a flurry at Hobson destroying all remaining mirror images Hobson's face turns into a sneer as the orc destroys all of his images.
The yellow mercenary drops his longsword nodding at BobE Tha...thank you.
The purple guard looks at the yellow What the heck are you doing?! he then fires two arrows at the ghost who has just entered the warehouse, one hits. The green and black guard do the same with two more arrows hitting Beatrip. It does minimal damage as the weapons are not slashing nor magical The red guard drops his bow and draws his longsword but Poppo is able to easily duck the attack. However while he ducks the blue guard is able to land another arrow into Poppo's chest . The orange guard kicks at the door nearly getting it to open but is only able to splinter the door slightly.
Poppo, Nalia, and BobE you guys are up!
Poppo steps to his right, Teleporting out of here! and then he simply vanishes. After vanishing, he activates his arcane pool, energy crackles down his arm into his boarding axe.
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Nalia steps thru the door drawing her sword and walks towards the guards. As she walks she fervor swift casts eagles splendor on herself.
Follow the lead of your smarter friend and stand down in the name of the holy order! We have no quarrel with you unless you force our hands. Stand with us to save your yourselves from the foreign menace poised to enter your city, to rape and pillage your families. The same evil whispers trying to divide the good people of the lower Burg. Work with us, Greirat, Trusty Patches and Francis Bedlam!
She'll pause and see what they do, but if anyone begins to act, as her action she'll cast hold person (DC15 will negates). The main target would be on the man in front of the door trying to bash his way into the office, unless he stops or lays down his arms and then I'd pick one of the others that I can see.. Think I need to cast defensively so if I read right it's d20 plus caster level plus charisma modifier (now +4) so
Bloody Holy Order, I ain't messing with them lads the black guard says to the other guards.
The purple guard looks back in anger You're all slime we get get paid for a reason! With me Domhall! the green guard nods to the purple guard, but you seem to have swayed the black guard. The orange guard pays no attention to Nalia as she casts hold person on him and he suddenly freezes.
BobE you're up!
The green guard gets a sad look on his face when insulted about his name, then sadness turns to horror as he sees the massive wolf claw its way out of the cold floor.
Hobson looks down and sees he is no longer covered in images of himself No matter, I'll still kill you! He then slashes Turngut twice with his claws
Initiative Order Round 3
Turngut (29 Damage)
Warehouse Guards (Yellow: Surrendered, Black: Surrendered)
Poppo (25 Damage)
BobE (Beatrip: 5 Damage)
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock
Turngut you're up!
Turngut looks down at the slashes on his bare chest, blood seeping from the wounds. Looking back up to Hobson with hooded eyes, he cocks a half smile with tusks jutting. That all? Claws OK, but Turngut like to BITE! With that, he reaches out and grabs the man by his shirt front and pulls him in tight before sinking his tusks into the screaming man's shoulders.
(Note: If Animal Fury hits, gain +2 to grapple check)
Not Raging: AC19 | T13 | F16
Raging: AC17 | T11 | F14
Turngut gets a +5 to CMB to maintain grapple. CMB to maintain grapple = +18 (+20 with dan bong).
As part of a grapple or escape from grapple check, Turngut gets a free bite if raging.
If maintains grapple can: 1) pin, 2) damage, or 3) move
Armor spikes do additional damage on successful grapple check.
If both hands are not free, take -4 to CMB check.
Neither can move (outside of the grapple)
Target:
- Takes -4 to Dex
- Takes -2 to all attack and CMB checks except to grapple or escape a grapple
- Can’t take any action that requires two hands
- Can't take AoOs, can't use stealth (but if they do become invisible, they gain +2 to CMD against the grapple)
Turngut (Savage Grapple):
- Takes -2 to Dex
- Takes -1 to all attack and CMB checks except to grapple or escape a grapple
- Can’t take any action that requires two hands
- Can't take AoOs, can't use stealth (but if they do become invisible, they gain +2 to CMD against the grapple)
Magic:
- Must succeed at a concentration check in order to cast the spell (DC 10+grappler's CMB+spell level), failure means they have lost the spell
Pinned:
- Can’t move
- Denied Dex bonus and takes additional -4 AC
- Can’t cast spells with a S component. Conc check as above.
Turngut grapples Hobson Tolstock and bites deep into his shoulder.
The green and purple guard fire their bows at the stupid wolf hitting with the three of the four The orange guard tries to make his will save as a full round action but is still paralyzed standing at the door. Not seeing Poppo both guards rush over and stab at Turngut with their longswords, with one hitting
Poppo, Nalia, and BobE you're up!
Pleased with his vanishing act, Poppo reappears, and charges the blue guard. I'll save you Turngut!, he says as he arrives.
Nalia moves up to the purple guard and slashes him across the arm with her longsword, but BobE can't quite land a stab with his estoc. Meanwhile Beatrip slams into the helpless orange guard who still stands there paralyzed. The zombie wolf tries to bite into the green guards leg to try to trip him but he is able to dodge to the side and is also able to avoid the follow slam from the wolf.
Poppo reappears and chops into the back of the blue guard who lets out a loud scream as the attack lands.
Bleeding from the large chunk Turngut took out of his shoulder Hobson laughs and suddenly his face morphs into that of Poppo Wh...why Turngut why?! he says before plunging one of his claws into Turngut's abdomen.
Initiative Order Round 4
Turngut (48 Damage, Grappled)
Warehouse Guards (Yellow: Surrendered, Black: Surrendered, Purple: 10 Damage, Blue: 14, Orange: 18 Damage)
Poppo (25 Damage)
BobE (Beatrip: 5 Damage, Zombie Wolf: 15 Damage)
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock (18 Damage, Grappled)
Turngut you're up!
Turngut is momentarily distracted when Poppo's face suddenly appears before him. Distracted enough for Hobson to land 2 brutal attacks to his abdomen! Blood now pouring freely from his wounds, Turngut stoically continues to sink his teeth into the man's shoulders and then twists his body so that he is now behind his foe and wrenches him to the ground for a pin. Once on the ground, Turngut uses his weight to hold the man's hands behind him and with his free hand, pulls out a length of rope.
(Note: If Animal Fury hits, gain +2 to grapple check)
Not Raging: AC19 | T13 | F16
Raging: AC17 | T11 | F14
Turngut gets a +5 to CMB to maintain grapple. CMB to maintain grapple = +18 (+20 with dan bong).
As part of a grapple or escape from grapple check, Turngut gets a free bite if raging.
If maintains grapple can: 1) pin, 2) damage, or 3) move
Armor spikes do additional damage on successful grapple check.
If both hands are not free, take -4 to CMB check.
Neither can move (outside of the grapple)
Target:
- Takes -4 to Dex
- Takes -2 to all attack and CMB checks except to grapple or escape a grapple
- Can’t take any action that requires two hands
- Can't take AoOs, can't use stealth (but if they do become invisible, they gain +2 to CMD against the grapple)
Turngut (Savage Grapple):
- Takes -2 to Dex
- Takes -1 to all attack and CMB checks except to grapple or escape a grapple
- Can’t take any action that requires two hands
- Can't take AoOs, can't use stealth (but if they do become invisible, they gain +2 to CMD against the grapple)
Magic:
- Must succeed at a concentration check in order to cast the spell (DC 10+grappler's CMB+spell level), failure means they have lost the spell
Pinned:
- Can’t move
- Denied Dex bonus and takes additional -4 AC
- Can’t cast spells with a S component. Conc check as above.
Kill! The necromancer! The purple guard shouts out If he dies both the wolf and the spirit will go away! The purple guard and green guard unleash a flurry of arrows at BobE, all four of which hit The orange guard once again tries to save from the hold person but is still motionless. Upon seeing Hobson's transition to look like Poppo they both get a shocked look on their faces and look at eachother, before looking at Turngut and Poppo and dropping their swords in surrender.
Poppo, Nalia, and BobE you guys are up!
Poppo zips around the surrender guards, as he passes them, he tells them. Move back, you work for a bad monster!
He then gets his blow in on Hobson, but wants him alive, so he goes no lethal.
Poppo clonks Hobson on the head knocking him unconscious instantly suddenly the once plump and unpleasant form that was Hobson Tolstock morphs in a strange grey creature.
BobE and Nalia you guys are up!
Both speeches fall on deaf ears as the two guards continue to fight. Nalia can't seem to land an attack on the purple guard as he ducks the attack. Beatrip is able to slam once into the completely helpless orange guard. The wolf narrowly misses the green guard with the bite but lands the follow up slam.
Initiative Order Round 5
Turngut (48 Damage, Grappled)
Warehouse Guards (Yellow: Surrendered, Black: Surrendered, Purple: 10 Damage, Blue: Surrendered, Orange: 33 Damage, Red Surrendered, Green:14 Damage)
Poppo (25 Damage)
BobE (Zombie Wolf: 15 Damage, BobE: 15 Damage)
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock (Unconscious)
Turngut you're up!
Feeling Hobson go limp beneath him, Turngut quickly ties him up and doesn't even seem to see the transformation due to his rage clouding his mind. Dropping the limp form to the ground, Turngut charges through the room and attempts to smash through the door.
Turngut ties up the unconscious creature and moves up to the door ready to smash it down.
The purple and green guard continue to fire arrows at BobE but only two are able to hit the old man this time . The orange guard is still paralyzed, helpless, and being beat to death by the unrelenting Beatrip. The blue and red guard move up against the wall What the heck!? By the eight! Hobson was at my wedding and he was this thing! the blue guard says. Please! We had no idea about this, please don't kill us!
Poppo, Nalia, and BobE you guys are up!
We are not going to kill you, even the mean looking orc! In fact, we might help you line-up a new job. As you can see Hobson was not as he seemed. Now tell me have you seen a man with a tall hat called the Butcher come in or out of this building lately. Poppo interacts with the surrendered guards as he moves across the room and behind Turngut.
Beatrip caves in the head of the helpless orange guard. The wolf still isn't having luck with his bite attack and also misses its slam attack. Nalia is finally able to land a slash on the purple guard cutting him across the leg. Poppo reassures the guards that no harm will come to them, and they will respond on their turns.
Initiative Order Round 6
Turngut (48 Damage)
Warehouse Guards (Yellow: Surrendered, Black: Surrendered, Purple: 21 Damage, Blue: Surrendered, Orange: Dead, Red Surrendered, Green: 14 Damage)
Poppo (25 Damage)
BobE (Zombie Wolf: 15 Damage, BobE: 15 Damage)
Nalia
Hobson Tolstock (Unconscious)
Turngut you're up!
Turngut smashes the door to splinters and bursts into the room, blood streaming from the wounds on his chest and arms, as well as (disturbingly) from his mouth and tusks. He looks widely around the room when suddenly he writhes in pain as boney spurs rip from his joints, back and chest. His rage fueled by pain, he sees BobE wounded and his eyes then lock on the guard facing him (purple).
Rumbling deep in his chest, he skirts around the battlefield on hands and boney knuckles, coming up behind Purple preparing to lock the man up in a deadly grapple.
Turngut moves next to the green guard instead of the purple one?
The green guard takes a swing at Turngut but misses. The purple guard five foots away from Nalia and fires two more arrows at BobE, both hit
Everyone can go!
The Butcher? Don't know no Butcher. Have seen a man with a tall hat though he's been coming here sporadically, Hobson just told us he was a business partner. That's all I know. The red guard says.
Using his Daredevil Boots again, Turngut does a tumble to get ready to flank Green with the weird zombie wolf and grab the man while he's distracted
(Note: If Animal Fury hits, gain +2 to grapple check)
Assuming his powerful friends can handle a couple guards, Poppo continues to chat up the red guard.
When was the last time you saw the tall hat man? He asks as he peeks out to see things well in hand.
Turngut grapples and bites the jugular out of the green guard who briefly grips at his throat before falling to the ground dead. Nalia slashes the purple guard across the chest blood oozing from several open wounds the man drops his bow and surrenders out of fear for his life.
Hmm.. the red guard ponders for a moment Two days, I reckon. Never showed up at any particular time, just came and went when he wished.
Nalia: Full HP
BobE: 21/45 HP
Poppo: 23/48 HP
Turngut: 32/68 HP
Spitting chunks of flesh out of his mouth, Turngut can barely be stopped from attacking the surrendered guards before BobE calms him down. Breathing heavily, Turngut slumps over and, only after seeing his 3 friends all safe, falls asleep.