Righteous Fury (Wrath of the Righteous, table 1) (Inactive)

Game Master The Roxtar

George nods towards Coop.
"It seems we have much in common. The Templars of the Ivory Labyrinth are rumored to be causing havoc up top, and now you are reporting similar people causing division in your people. The Abyss has always had this realm outnumbered. Stout defenders are always needed."

Lyon sit back taking in all of information than looking at the group " I agree with George and Coop if it the only ways to get back to the surface than we must do what is need. We need to help out our new friend here."

Lyon looks at the chief Sull " Sorry for the lost of your son.
"Is there any more information that you gives on the tribe to south?"

Firas finishes Coop's sentence, "...then they will be slain!"

He nods in agreement with George and Lyon, "Indeed, the demonic forces seem to have many machinations at work. I fear your aid will be much needed in the coming battles. We will gladly deal with the traitorous scum to the south. If you have any warnings or advice you can pass along regarding their defenses, it would be much appreciated."

"I have done what I can to keep them away from our borders. All I can say for sure is that aside from the unusual alliance they seem to have with the robed ones, they do not like uplanders. So, I expect they will not be willing to talk things out with you. I can offer some support here, some potions to keep you healthy. And of course, you can rest here. It looks like a couple of your number are injured, we have a herbalist that may be able to help a bit. She's a bit... eccentric, but skilled."

"WE WOULD APPRECIATE THE ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS THE SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP.

"I'M FEELING JUST FINE, SO WHILE MY FRIENDS GO AND MEET YOUR HEALER, WOULD IT BE ALRIGHT IF WALK IN NEATHHOLM, TO TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE, AND HELP THEM IN THEIR DAILY TASKS? IN MY RELIGION, THIS IS BOTH A SACRAMENT AND A DUTY. BUT I KNOW I'M A STRANGER HERE, AND WON'T DO SO WITHOUT YOUR BLESSING."

Diplomacy to persuade: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

”Who are the ‘robed ones’ you reference?”

"CULTISTS ALWAYS WEAR ROBES. ITS KIND OF THEIR MAIN THING. THAT AND THOSE WEIRD, POINTLESSLY COMPLEX KNIVES WITH ALL SORTS OF SPIKEYS AND ENGRAVINGS. OH, AND THE CHANTING." Coop says sagely.

Chief Sull points out the door to where Firas had set down the dead bodies. going to assume you didn't bring them in for the casual chat :P "They wear the signs and sigils of Iomedae, but they are far from the faithful."

At Coops request, the chief scratches his beard. "I see no harm in letting you try to assist my people, though do not be surprised if they are a bit skittish. Our warriors are mostly out of the village now, so those that remain are just average citizens. Either they are unskilled or too young to fight. It might put them at ease if Crel accompanied you?

He stands and walks to a cupboard, pulling out nine vials and handing them over.

"The potions I mentioned. I hope they serve you well."

6 CLW potions and 3 Lesser Restoration potions

"IF THAT'S NOT TOO MUCH TROUBLE." Coop says, smiling at Crel.

He'll go out among the townsfolk, and talk to anyone who will speak to him about their lives and the problems they face. He will attempt to help them however he can--advice, repairs, carrying things, and possibly picking up massive fallen boulders.

He spends at least an hour doing so.

Diplomacy to change attitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Firas bows, "We thank you, Chief Sull, we will be certain to put these items to great use."

Ok that brings us up to 9 total CLW potions. So everyone should hold on to at least one. Lyon, I presume that you're preparing at least 1 extract of CLW per day of your own, so it make sense to short you.
The Lesser Resto potions are probably best on the supports: Firas, Lyon, and George.
Confirming the Invisibility potion is going to George.

Firas will visit the herbalist, hoping to sell off the party's treasures and restock for the upcoming fight. He follows the directions given, and knocks gently on her door.

Coop and Crel head off to do odds and ends. Several of the meager homes they approach, the adults will usher the kids inside before even talking to Coop, but most relax when he and Crel explain why he's here. No one really offers up that they need assistance though. Coop gets the impression that there is some fear of uplanders, so, even with the escort, he makes little headway being a helper.

He does however find an older mongrelman that is willing to sit and talk for a bit.

"You are odd for an uplander. I made the trip to the surface a long time ago, when I was still a youngling. A human female saw me. Screamed, threw things and me, and then ran to get guards. We had been told they would not like us, but I didn't believe it." He rolls up a sleeve revealing several old scars. "When the guards came, I tried to explain to them I wasn't bad, but they just attacked with their swords. I ran back to the caves and lost them in the tunnels, but it was a lesson learned."

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there is not a shop per se in this settlement, but you can sell off items. as for purchasing gear, there is a very limited selection of items. let me know what you're looking for and i'll post if it is available. any weapons/armor will be normal quality

Firas and anyone else needing to be healed can head to the herbalist arrives at the healers hut. After knocking, there is a grumble from the other side of the door, but it opens in short order. The creature on the other side has the torso of a human female, thick legs of an elephant, the face of a wolf, and arms that look like tentacles. Speaking in an excited, rapid fire fashion. "Ho ho. What is this? How did you outsiders get into Neath'? Oh, Lann, did you bring them? Did you need something? Come, come. Let's get inside."

Lann speaks up. "They helped rescue Crel from disaster and are looking to get back to the surface, but they have some injuries. The chief and I were hoping you could aid them."

She leans in and sniffs Firas's hair. "Dirty dirty. You need a bath. Stink like sweat and dirt. Maybe even a bit of blood mixed in there. I have a bucket. Go on, strip."

Firas's eyes go wide and his hand instinctively goes to his scimitar in its scabbard when she opens the door with her tentacles. It takes him a moment to regain his composure.

"Oh! Umm... no, no thanks." he stammers as he pulls back from her sniffing.

"We just... umm... have some items--no! really!" he says pushing away her tentacles as she tries to remove his shirt like someone startled to find a spider on their shoulder.

Catching himself, he smiles nervously and tries to continue, "Some items," he clears his throat, "that we recovered in our travels, which we would like to sell or barter."

Items we are selling off + divvying up:
125.0g_gold ring
156.0g_MW warhammer
_75.0g_spear throwing statuette
__8.0g_two glaives
_50.0g_Baphomet pendant
_12.5g_studded leather (Coop's hand me down)
_30.0g_leather lamellar (George's hand me down)
_87.0g_coins from the dwarf
129.0g_coins from the fake crusaders
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672.5g
/6 (1 share kept for party treasure needs, 1 share to each PC)
=112gp each and 112.5gp retained in party treasure.

I am happy to loan my cash to Lassandra so she can upgrade her pistol as I need to wait until I can afford that sweet, sweet plate.

Lyon will take out his formula book and take some time to transcribe the spell into his formula book. Also take the time to craft 2 potions.
One will be CLW.

what type of spell can I learn after I transcribe them?

@Lyon are you crafting actual potions or preparing extracts? making potions will take a more time and cost you gold, while preparing your extracts will be free, but can only be used by you until you take the infusion talent. as for the spells, to transcribe spells from the spellbook. the ones that are on the investigator list are detect secret doors (1), blur(2), invisibility(2), levitate(2), resist energy(2). lvl 1's cost 10gp each and 1 hour to copy to your book, while the lvl 2's take 2 hours each and 40gp to copy. you can select whichever you want, if any, to copy.

George nods his thanks at the Chief. "Thank you for the offer of a place to rest. It has been a fairly rough day. Over half of us, including myself were bleeding out today. A place to just sit and reflect sounds wonderful."

I will spend the time cleaning and repairing gear, making sure the new chain shirt is good to go. I assume the NPCs would rest with me.

Once Lyon is done with the spellbook, I would like to see if there is a way that Aravashnial can regain spells. Maybe we read it to him? Or his if he has one on him?

Coop commiserates with him, and apologizes for the behavior of the uplanders.

Coop wants to pick up the following:
10 days of trail rations 5 gp
Bandolier 5 sp
Two reoccultist implements(1 longsword, 1 shield) 20 GP

Rested, reset spells/powers, and ready to depart!

The herbalist flicks Firas on the forehead. "Settle down now child. We'll get you cleaned up, and then treat your wounds. Don't want to get an infection now do you?" She reaches out with some of her tentacles and grabs up a handful of something in a bowl. "Here, these will start you on the mend. Eat."

"Georgie, I came out to play." George turns fitfully in his sleep. "William, is that you?" "There you are Georgie! You came to visit yesterday. I followed you back. We get to be together again. Forever."

George tosses again on his bedroll. "You are not supposed to be here!" "You wanted power over the other side... this is the toll to float the boat. We are going to have so much fun!"

George wakes up, sweating, knowing things have changed.

"But! But! I'm not injured!" Firas protests in between forced mouthfuls of what he desperately hopes isn't poison. Echoing in his head, he hears the teachings of his masters, and the many vows he's sworn. Patience, child...Heed your elders...Comfort is the gateway to sloth...

Eventually he just sits down resignedly and trusts that this is all part of Sarenrae's grand design.

Oops, torches would also be a good idea as some of us can't see in the dark. He'll try to purchase 10 torches at 10 cp as well.

The "food" given to Firas is indeed a medicinal tincture... mixed with some magic mushrooms. fort save to resist their extra effect as a poison The tentacles pin down the reluctant paladin, but work with the efficiency of someone that has raised children and tended them. A bit rough and thorough, without being inappropriate.

Once cleaned up, she looks him over. "Well then. Bit of scarring here and there, but I don't see any wounds. You are awfully green though. Is that normal? Ah well. So strange to meet with uplanders. Especially green ones. Where do you come from? Are there uplanders of other colors too? Any blue ones? What about Red? Purple?" She launches the barrage of questions while taking Firas's clothes and washing them down as well.

Firas likewise settles into the role of reluctant child until bath time is over.

”Just as normal as your tentacle arms I suppose,” he snarked as he recoiled under the scrubbing.

fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 +4 if this is after level up

Lyon will take the time to copy Detect secret door(1), Invisibility(2), and Levitate(2) spend 90 gp. Will also make 2 extracts 2 CLW

After taking the time Lyon gives the spell-book to George " Here you go George, learn what you can from this book.

Lyon ask the group "Did any knows where Firas took off to?"

Firas has himself a nice trip while the herbalist does the washing up. Eventually his clothes are dry and he can get dressed again.

Lyon spends several hours copying down spells.

Coop does a bit of this and that, with a shopping trip thrown in. you are able to purchase all the items you had requested including the torches

"Evening" settles in and each of the heroes is given a space to rest for the night. After resting everyone is able to enjoy a nice meal prepared by their various hosts and reconvene by the chief's home.

Chief Sull stands in the doorway of his house. "I wish you luck on this endeavor. It won't be an easy thing, but it must be done. Don't push yourselves too hard though, if things are too difficult, you are welcome to return here to rest and heal your wounds."

With that, the group is able to head to the southern gate, three of the guards pull the heavy stone door open enough for you each to slip through. The gate is then closed, cutting off the soft glow from Neathholm and plunging everyone back into darkness.

hey hey, it's that time. you are all level 2 now :)

"THANKS, CHIEF. WE'LL ARGUE YOUR CASE IN THE UPLANDS AS BEST WE CAN."

Making sure his gear is secure, Coop casts message several times, enabling easy contact with all six of his companions, and sets out.

Lighting another torch.

Firas rejoins the group, looking surprisingly well groomed and cleaned. He also refuses to make eye contact with anyone in the group.

"Alright, if everyone is ready, let's find these traitors."

From the hamlet of Neathholm, the tunnel winds mostly in a southeast direction for about 2 hours. After that, the tunnel narrows down at this point to a 5-foot-wide passageway, the walls carved with picks and chisels.

Anticipating this will likely be a question that comes up, the mongrelmen here are evil unless I specifically call out one(s) that do not ping on the paladar.

With the purposeful nature of the digging here, it's a good bet that you are close to your destination.

"Close." Coop says via message. He closes his eyes and casts a couple of spells.

Casting shield and lead blades, and then alter self from the silver scale, taking the form of a Sasquatch. All of these only have a two minute duration so we'll see if they expire before they become useful.

Coop takes a few rounds to allow his companions to take what preparations they deem necessary, and then moves forward.

Active effects: Shield (AC 18(10t,18ff); lead blades (weapon damage 3d6 w/ earthbreaker, 2d6 w/ morningstar), alter self (speed 40 ft., low light vision, scent)

George takes a moment to refresh the light cantrip. Also explaining that the magic morning star will become flaming in combat for another source of light.

Approaching the end of the tunnel slowly and keeping an eye out for dangers, you spot the mongrelmen there as they spot the light from the torch. A grunting shout echoes in the cavern as they pull out their weapons.

Round 1

21 Lyon 14/14?
20 Yellow
16 Red
13 Lassandra 19/19?
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
03 Coop 22/22

bold may act

Lyon unsheathe his rapier and moves in closer

Attempt to identify Creatures Knowlede (Dingeoneering): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Lyon recalls information about mongrelmen, typically they are lawful neutral, though these seem a bit different. They are fairly mundane, aside from their varied body designs. One remarkable thing about them is that they can mimic voices and sounds that they hear nearly perfectly.

While Lyon moves up, both creatures stay behind their protective barriers.

Round 1

20 Yellow
16 Red
13 Lassandra 19/19
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
03 Coop 22/22

Round 2
Lyon 14/14

I'll be going after George for the song.

Coop's eyes glow as he rapidly crosses the battlefield. He swings his morningstar at red. Should be able to move in such a way that I don't draw an AoO (unless they have reach), but I'm guessing I'm eating two readied attacks here. C'est la vie.

Swift and a point of Transmutation focus to activate Sudden Speed, move (speed 70 ft. currently) to cross the room, standard to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage, flaming weapon: 2d6 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 10 + (3) = 20

man, I hate close quarters like this. Also waiting for song then Move and draw a chakram, tossing it at red

chakram: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 81d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

George moves cautiously toward the barrier. Tapping on his cestus, "Ahhh, crush, ahhh..." Allies weapons are now magical, including ammo. Those that were magical are now flaming (+1d6). It looks a little crowded up there, so will move closer and use intimidate at +10 on the least wounded unless I need to heal. Lingering performance so not using rounds up.

George steps forward and incites a burning rage in his allies, while Coop dashes to the frontlines.

The two at the barricade swing their clubs at the human.

Club: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Club: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

The spiritualist returns the favor on red with gusto, killing the mongrelman. Firas moves in and throws his chakram, but it sails wide of the target.

Round 1

20 Yellow
16 Red
13 Lassandra 19/19
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
03 Coop 14/22

Round 2
21 Lyon 14/14

Lyon moves forward next to his ally weapon ready to attack enemy if comes in range.

Lassandra double moves forward and pulls out her gun.

Round 2

20 Yellow
13 Lassandra 19/19
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
03 Coop 14/22

Round 3
21 Lyon 14/14

Yellow swings it's club at Coop again, missing horribly

Melee: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Coop swings at the remaining mongrelman.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 + (6) = 23

assuming the mongrelman is still standing after Coop's turn I will walk up, draw and slash at him with my scimitar.

scimitar +enhancing song: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 241d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

if Coop dropped him already, then I will move to the door an open it, drawing a chakram instead.

"It's just a little crush.." Lingering performance with 2 rounds remaining.

George moves closer to the barricade and stares at the remaining mongrelman.

"He's coming for you Martha!" Demoralize: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

The assualt from Coop eliminates the remaining mongrelman at the gates, but sounds can be heard from the next room. A loud horn echoes through the halls.

Firas opens the door and reveals a larger room. The lingering smells of cooked meat and rank bodies hang in the air. Ten bedrolls, each piled with coarse blankets and animal furs, surround a fire pit filled with glowing goals. Tanned hides hang stretched on the walls, each crudely painted with scenes of deformed humanoids hunting giant vermin in caves. There are two mongrelmen in here, one with a horn pressed to it's lips.

we'll just stay in initiative at this point. George, since your target for the demoralize would be invalid, because... dead.... you're still free to act

Round 2

13 Lassandra 19/19
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
09 Blue
03 Coop 14/22
03 Green

Round 3
21 Lyon 14/14

"It's just a little crush.." 2 of rounds of Lingering Performance remaining.

George quickly scampers through the opened door. Stepping sideways to keep his back to a wall he calls out to the rest. "Two more enemies, 3 doorways!"

Single move would get me to the spot by the barricade. Double move gets me in the second room. Not able to demoralize.

Lyon follows behind George, stepping to side of wall so not be in George's way. " Yep there are two more in here one to far north "

Double move get me room

Lassandra moves forward, ducking to the side of the door and shooting at blue.

Attack, song, point-blank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

George and Lyon rush into the room, while Lassandra paces herself, stepping inside and firing at one of the monsters. The creature yelps in pain, but glowers wickedly at the gunslinger.

Round 3

21 Lyon 14/14
13 Lassandra 19/19
13 George 19/19
10 Firas 22/22
09 Blue -4
03 Coop 14/22
03 Green

Firas will sling his chakram at Blue, and then chase the weapon to its target, drawing his scimitar on the way.

chakram +enhance: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 171d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Waiting until after Lass to move, I do not want to give melee penalty. Spending 20ft to go all diagonals to avoid AoO.

"It's just a little crush" 1 (Last?) round of Lingering Performance remaining.

George moves to the corner of the room to engage Green. He swings his arm in an arc to encompass the rest of the group. With a point for emphasis to the open doorway he exclaims, "They are coming for you!" Demoralize: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Blue takes a 5ft step closer to the door and opens it revealing the room beyond and two armored soldiers. He then turns his club on Firas, hoping to land a lucky strike.

Club: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Hit
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 3

21 Lyon 14/14
13 Lassandra 19/19, delay
13 George 19/19
12 Brown
10 Firas 16/22
09 Blue -12
05 Pink
03 Coop 14/22
03 Green

I've now played with two bards that use real songs as their inspirations and I'm kicking myself that I've never done that. Just know Coop is quietly reciting Del's first verse from Clint Eastwoodto himself as he steps into the room.

Coop crosses the room quickly to help out Firas. Still speedy due to Sudden Speed.

Attack, flank: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25
Damage, fire: 2d6 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 10 + (4) = 22

Let me know if/when my buffs end, Alex, not sure how long elasped between my casting and us encountering the group at the door.