GM Tealk's - Standard - Daughters of Fury (Inactive)

Game Master Tealk

Daylin steps into the cellar and looks around briefly, then makes his way over to the large stone propped against the northern wall.

"Magnu. Help me move this. Ehm, if those beetles swarm, you know what to do."

"I swore that I was too old to move stone door or boulders. Every heavy door I have ever heaved open lead directly to me having my face bitten."

Grumbling Magnu undoes the top of his robe and ties it around his waist. He stretches his back grabs a crowbar and pushes.

Str: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

"Sorry old body. I need to warm up."

Magnu does some pushups.

"Let me give it another try."

Str: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26

Mangu's first attempt at lifting the stone is not successful, but after limbering up with some pushups, is able to put more of his back into the task and finally lodge the stone away out of the way. The beetles all rush out of the way, but do not seem to become aggressive from having their home disturbed. The rock is heavy, and causes decades of dust gathered to fly into the air and obscure your vision. After the dust settles, you can see the way forward leads into a collapsed tunnel.

It is dark. What light sources does everyone use?

Rusted picks, shovels, and hammers lie scattered on the ground in this wide cavernous area.

Map updated. Where to next? Please move your tokens on the map.

Daylin casts a Light spell on his shield and takes a look down the tunnel.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Daylin spots a strange glint coming from the discarded tools, and kneels beside a particular shovel. He scratches at its surface with a fingernail, then touches his finger to his mouth, then raises an eyebrow in mild surprise.

"Mithril." he says. "A valuable thing too find lying forgotten in a cellar."

He then stands again and cautiously makes his way forward.

Magnu throws an ioun torch in orbit around his head. Checks his wrist sheaths and draws his whip.

"I don't have a lot of years left. I can lead."

Buffs
Heightened Awareness - will burn for the +4 to initiative if a fight occurs
Ehm seems almost disappointed that the bugs presented no threat. He mutters to the old man, Thanks for the light Magnu.
Men diqqat bilan e'tibor beraman! Heightened awareness on myself.

I wonder what is down here?!?
perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Ehm looks for tracks and listens for anything moving.

Akaasha has Darkvision 60ft.
For called-for Perception check: Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 (fail)
Since we heard about a collapse that originally closed the mine, Akaasha will check things out to try to have safe travels down here--trying to determine where probable dangers are and how to fix or avoid them: Profession Engineer: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
He, too, will look for recent tracks: Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Daylin makes his way to the northern passage and peers down it.

"This passage looks like a dead end." he says. "Strange. It looks like they were digging for something down here, maybe mining. But apparently they stopped years ago."

He looks back toward the others. "Remind you of anything? That orc and her devils down in the catacombs -- they were down there looking for something. Underground. I wonder if that's a coincidence."

He makes his way to the northeastern tunnel. "Let's keep moving."

"I don't think it's a coincidence. Usually when a bad thing happens there is someone either stupid, naive, or arrogant that caused it. When I do something dumb I think it's best to be all three gives you the most excuses."

Just as a book-keeping thing, I assume Vegazi is still with us, since part of the reason we're doing this is to get her out of town? As long as we're moving ourselves across the map, we should probably account for her presence as well.

And speaking of Vegazi, I feel like we probably should have been having some sort of extensive interactions with her as an NPC since she's central to the mystery of the story, but for whatever reason the previous GM didn't really give us much to work with. I think the role-playing would improve if we could draw her out and get some backstory and character development from her going forward, presuming that we've hopefully started to gain some trust and rapport with her.

Very good tactics guys! I apologise for the short post, bigger update tomorrow. And its a very good idea Daylin, I will get to it! Yes, Vegazi is still with you - I am working on her token - I guess I forgot to put it all together! I will add her when I have time for a bigger post tomorrow!

The tunnel’s walls are rough, naturally formed stone. There are no sources of light anywhere in the caverns. Mangu leads the way into the cavern, but Akaash's keep senses pick up a weakness in the ceiling. You realise that anyone who talks or makes a sound louder than a whisper could triggers a minor cave in. I will highlight this secrion with a white outline when I can.

You find footsteps leading away fomr the cavern to the south, walk into this cave and turn around to head back again. You think that someone might be doing some sort of route, marking or checking on their territory.

The sound of running water echoes from the north east tunnel.

Which direction do you go?

The sound of running water appears to interest Daylin. He checks the ground and confirms that it's dry and solid, and shines his light up the northeast tunnel.

"You hear that? Water." he stage whispers, being careful of the trapped ceiling. "An underground stream perhaps?"

I really don't want to be trapped down here. Let's get away from this unstable area. But be careful. Running water might be where something lives.

"toward the water seem good. But we should check on the movement over there (south) at some point."

Daylin advances along the northeast tunnel, using the light spell on his shield to illuminate the path.

"Let's go together."

"Lead on, Daylin."
Akaasha hangs back a bit from the light, sticking to the shadows to get a jump on anything trying to surprise the party. Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24, Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

As you get down into the tunnels, as Mangu begins to move the boulder out of the way, Vegazi finally speaks. "I don't think I have said this before, but thank you - for helping the town. I am so sorry for dragging you into this mess." He pauses for a moment, reading your reactions before continuing. "All this, is because of me. You have already met Ogash. I am not surprised she sent him after me first. And I think Ilka was tracking us while we were gathering the townsfolk from around the Stead's borderlands. Hah - I could always smell her from a mile away." She sighs, as the kemsai moves the boulder. "These tunnels, I know them well. We used to play here when we were children, daring each other to get closer to the human town. Let's hope we don't run into any more trouble down here."

She seems to talk hesitantly, trying to make conversation, yet still unsure of how much you already suspect.

…

The light spell helps to bring some colour to the mostly black and white cavern. Moving ahead, the stench of brackish water fills the air from a small, dark pool in the northeastern corner of this cavernous antechamber. Dripping, coming from a small hole in the stone above the water suggests the water must be coming from a higher source.

A reflective surface inside the water reflects a golden-crimson light as the light washer over the space. The party moves closer to take a look inside the pool of water, but the keen eyes on Ehm see something transparent and strange lurking in the water.

Looks like there is something down there. What do you do?

Vegazi finally speaks. "I don't think I have said this before, but thank you - for helping the town. I am so sorry for dragging you into this mess." He pauses for a moment, reading your reactions before continuing. "All this, is because of me. You have already met Ogash. I am not surprised she sent him after me first. And I think Ilka was tracking us while we were gathering the townsfolk from around the Stead's borderlands. Hah - I could always smell her from a mile away." She sighs, as the kemsai moves the boulder. "These tunnels, I know them well. We used to play here when we were children, daring each other to get closer to the human town. Let's hope we don't run into any more trouble down here."

She seems to talk hesitantly, trying to make conversation, yet still unsure of how much you already suspect.

Daylin looks back at Vegazi in mild surprise. It's not clear whether it's what she saying that surprises him, or the fact that she's talking, unprompted, at all.

"Ilka and Ogash." he repeats slowly, considering her words. "So... your relationship with you half-sisters wasn't always unfriendly?" he says gently, obviously trying to respect her discomfort. "That must make this experience all the more difficult for you."

Oy, youse in tha wet. Best ta be gettins youself up ta speakin wit us. Else tings is gonna git bangin. He starts to ready a bomb, then looks up at the ceiling nervously.

Are we still in an area where noise could cause a collapse?

This area of the cavern will not collapse.

There is no reaction from whatever it is inside the water.

You guys have the surprise round of you wish to use it.

Daylin pulls out his morning star and readies himself to defend. He looks intently at the water.

"What is it, Ehm? You see something?"

"I can't tell what it is yet."

Spring-loaded wrist sheath out a wand of shield and tap himself.

Vegazi avoids eye contact with the cleric, "As a child, you never really know the difference between good and bad. We were all very different back then. As younglings, Ilka and I were the closest - we used to ride wild boars together, and chase after larger prey. It would get us in trouble, and Ogash would always be there to save the day. I never thought they would come after me - I was the runt of the family. I guess I didn't really inherit any of the … savagery from my Mother." She tries to whisper into the wind, but the stillness of the air inside the tunnels carrier her voice along, "I don't even know why she wants me back."

...

Whatever that thing is in the water, it doesn't look like it wants to get out of the water. You have the upper hand.

Round 1

@ Akaasha
@ Daylin
+ Vegazi

! Grey Ooze

@ Mangu
@ Ehm

Everyone may act! You have a suprise round, and a normal round.

The ooze in the water is rather happy, and you dont think it will attack you unless you get close enough to the water, aka right next to the puddle.

Meself don relish fightin in ta wet, yet thar be sumpin in thar wit it. Don be likin ta leave loot ahind neither. Could be o use. Wha ch'all tink? Ehm is ready to chuck a bomb if someone gives him the go ahead.

Daylin frowns. "I don't like the idea of leaving it there, lying in wait to assail the next person who comes along. Not to mention that it may grow, or multiply or move somewhere even more dangerous. We should deal with it."

"Do you need us to lure it out of the water? Or will your bombs work on it where it is?"

"Seems like we should just deal with this now. Ot it may hurt people."

She tries to whisper into the wind, but the stillness of the air inside the tunnels carrier her voice along, "I don't even know why she wants me back."

Daylin nods sadly. "I don't know why your mother is looking for you, but it seems clear that it's not for kindly reasons."

He sighs. "I fear it has something to do with these devils she and her tribe are employing. Such assistance always comes with a high and disturbing price."

"Anytime a mage is looking this hard for a young woman they have crossed over into black magic and need to be dealt with."

Daylin will allow Ehm to throw his bomb, then will move in to strike it with his morning star if it emerges from the water.

Readied Action, melee attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Finally leveled Daylin up to 4th level

The bomb from Ehm does very little but disturb the creature! It seems to rush out of the water, scalding from the heat but seems unhurt.

Mangu and Akaash[/b] do what they can to help.
Kinetic Blast: 1d20 ⇒ 43d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6, 1) + 7 = 20
Morningstar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

The ooze comes rushing towards Daylin, who's attack hit the creature right in the center of its gelatinous body.
Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (3) + 1 = 10

Round 2
@ Akaasha
@ Daylin
+ Vegazi

! Grey Ooze -37
@ Mangu
@ Ehm

Everyone may act! You have a suprise round, and a normal round.

Magnu will wait for a flank and spell combat spell strike the creature using arcane mark.

"Daylin let's surround it."

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Daylin nods and steps into a flanking position, then swings again.

Melee Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Vegazi comments, as the crraute dissolves into a puddle of goop, "There are many strange creatures who call this have come. We should be careful moving forward."

You can freely search the small pool of water for the shiny surfaces below. You find an amulet of natural armor +1, a potion of remove fear, and six col colourful gemstones.

Which way now, team. Please move yourselves forward.

"Perhaps check this dead-end tunnel to the left, and then move to the next clockwise tunnel?
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9, Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Perhaps someone can start a "Loot" tab or somesuch to track what we have found so far?

Loot sheet in my header.

"Good idea. I will go ahead. Senior citizen human shield go."

One o youse up close types should try the shiny necklace. I be hope ti won do meself much good.

stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 don't know that it will do much anyway after the bomb
perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

"Magnu, would you like the amulet?" asks Daylin. "If not, I could probably use it."

Daylin remains at the mouth of the northwest tunnel while Magnu and Akaasha investigate it.

"Ha. You take it. You have so much life to live. Away, what's a extra punch or two to this old mug."

Daylin will take the Amulet of Natural Armor +1 and put it on.

"It looks good on you."

You go back to investigate the northwest tunnel. It looks like this section of the underground has collapsed a long time a go, and long since has been left alone.

Instead, you grow more curious at the sets of footprints leading into the south-east tunnel. You follow then, carefully. Vegazi grabs Daylin by the hand, telling him to slow down, "Wait, be careful. I think I smell my..."

It is too late, Manug steps a little too far into the room. A steep dirt slope leads up to a shelf ten feet from the floor of this thirty-foot-tall chamber. Tunnels branching out to the east and northwest create long dark tunnels.

A reskinned tiefling, wearing tribal wear stands on the raised platform, giving commands to a group of orc spearmen, "Találnunk kell egy utat az istenverte városba! Keresse meg a bejáratot … Ah, sister. I thought I smelled the runt of the family. How good of you to come to me, when I have been so busy searching for you!" She looks down the way you've come in, and smiles toward the older human standing in the entrance to her cave, "And it looks like you've brought some friends! How typical."

Vegazi looks uncomfortably at the group.

How do you react? Apologise for the tokens, those spearmen are supposed to be orcs, I will change them to be more representing of what they look like at some point.

Daylin takes a step forward.

"Vegazi will not be coming with you." says Daylin firmly. "We have dealt with two of her sisters already, and we shall deal with you if we must. Leave this place at once, in the name of the Light!"

Daylin makes no threatening move and casts no spell, but he holds his shield and morning star at the ready, should things get violent.

"What do you want with her anyway? Magnu says as he walks into the room.

Ehm drinks his Shock Shield extract before walking out to join the others.

To Vegazi, So apparently you are smarter and better looking than the rest of your family.

[ooc]GM is that some sort of monster floating beside the sister?

Akaasha stays silent and moves stealthily into a position behind the party, preparing to send a surprising kinetic blast into the Tiefling if she becomes hostile.
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

The tiefling looks directly at Akaasha who tries to move stealthily behind the group, but the light from his parties spells do no favours for his shadow which creeps over. She smiles, "Won't she?" - a direct response to the statement posed by Daylin. "Vegazi has no say in the matter. Her mother wants her reunited with the family. I guess, it makes things complicated now that some of our sisters have been …disposed of. Survival of the fittest, or whatever they say. You have been lucky so far, but this is where your luck has run out! Get them!"

Akaasha can see that there is more structural weakness in the ceiling in this cave, and points it out the group. Just like last time, any loud noise, or spell will cause the room to collapse.

The wolf runs up, and starts to bite at Mangu's legs!
Charge, Bite, Trip: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 61d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

The teifling, laughs, "That's a good dog! Now, go to sleep little humans." She begins casting sleep spell. She ushers her eidolon to move in between her and you, to bring some cover!

Vegazi exclaims, "Stop this now, Yvogga! Whatever Mother wants from me, I won't do it! I wont go!"

Round 1

! Wolf
! Yvogga
! Eidolon

@ Akaasha
@ Ehm (shock shield
@ Mangu
@ Daylin
+ Vegazi

! Orc Guard (orange, purple, green)

Everyone may act!

"If the orcs charge, perhaps we can use the unstable ceiling to our advantage!" hisses Daylin to his companions.

The cleric then holds out his morning star toward Yvogga and begins to cast a spell of his own.

Casting Hold Person on Yvogga, Will Save DC 15

Ehm steps back from the dog and chugs a vial of sticky syrup.

5' step and extract of Adhesive Spittle.

Mangu, annoyed at the growling dog who is biting him, will spell combat spell strike the creature using arcane mark.
Attack; SC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Attack; SC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Akaasha, annoyed he has been spotted, will do his best to try and hit a target. He will strike at Yvogga, unless she fails her will save, otherwise will turn towards the closest orc.
Blast: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 83d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 7 = 17