Angels Fall: A Hells' Vengeance Campaign

Game Master bluedove

“Can we just pretend that the boar-man is working with the fey and execute him now?!“ she says totally frustrated.

Maybe back to the jail.

"Most magic is temporary. Give it some time and I am sure you will see your luck turn around again," Octavonius says to Hallidan, unable to be much practical help in fey matters. "If there are fey lurking about it may be prudent to ensure our own quarters do not provide them as easy of an access."

Octavonius and Ohd are fine with returning to the jail as well.

Maybe Mending on the ladder and chest as well? Should any of us stay here for a day and a night to keep an eye on things?

"I sure hope you're right. If I had to be stuck like this forever I'd find a different line of work. Like dragon feeding."

Your return to the Sheriff's Office is without incident and soon you find yourselves greeted by Cimri, who has a bored look on her face as she motions to the jail cell where Caggan is still imprisoned. "That...animal has been on his best behavoir...and I don't like it." She grimaces, "Be nice if we could put 'im out of his misery but..." her voice trails off. "Mebbe he will save us the trouble and hang himself first." She then gets an evil gleeful note in her voice as she adds, "I take it the Gate has been secured? How did you punish those Gatekeepers? Hopefully they suffered for their disobedience!"

Amala's eyes grow big.

"What?? He has behaved!! That is truly annoying! And there was no one at the gate. Just a sneaky creature but the former guards are gone!" she says super agitated.

"A fey creature of some kind I think. D'you know anyone who knows about fey creatures? This one did something to me and I need to know what. It's like... I have really bad luck or I can't move right or something."

Cimri stares at Hallidan, her eyes narrowing in mistrust...or possibly fear? "I dunno anything about this fey you fought but yeah I hear tales from other folk about fey they ran into...You say it was in the Gatehouse? " She shakes her head in disbelief, "Those worthless gatekeepers never mentioned any sort of spirit guarding that place! Still...anything is possible. You sure the Gate has been fixed? Last thing we need is Fex finding out about this - may lead to more unrest!"

"It's fixed, but no one is guarding it."

OK moving on here.

DAY 10

Over the next couple of days you quickly swing by the Castle Gatehouse at various times in between your other tasks and duties...but you find no traces of the mysterious fey returning to its lair. Thankfully the Gate shows no sign of being tampered with and it remains securely closed as per the Archbaron's edict.

You manage to enjoy the time, but when you arrive at the Sheriff's office early this morning you are greeted by a sizeable amount of what looks (and smells) like horse dung splattered against the window of the Longacre sheriff’s office. The dung looks fresh so this cannot have happened too long ago...

Actions?

"Eugh. We're going to have to clean this up, aren't we? Know any cleaning spells, Octavonius?" He looks around for any sign of where it came from.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Dicebot says "hard no."

I spy with my little eye

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Probably nothing.

Octavonius crinkles his nose as he looks over the defilement. "It does appear that we are making few fans here," At Hallidan's question he sadly shakes his head. "While I possess the magic in my book I'm afraid I did not have the foresight to prepare it today."

He and Ohd attempt to join in the search.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17

“I will ask around!“ hoping she catches someone off guard.

diplomacy information gathering : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

She starts asking people in town if someone saw something.

hours : 1d4 ⇒ 2

Amala takes up the cause of tracking down who may have committed the vandalism. After canvassing the area and closely questioning the other shop owners that work around the nearby market turns up the fact the town grocery, which is named for its proprietors, Huxlam and Darlyne Kemmaino’s 12-year old daughter, Jemmy, helps out by carrying deliveries around town, but has a reputation as a troublemaker. Certainly the act of transporting the dung a long distance would be much more difficult to keep unnoticed...but the market is right across from the Jail...

Actions? Confront the Kemmanio's now or keep looking?

Amala informs the group about what she found out and then storms into the shop.

“Huxlam and Darlyne Kemmaino!! Where is your daughter, Jemmy?!? She fling horse s#!@ on the prison!! Whatever you do you better stop and give me answers or I’ll have my vengeance!“ she shouts.

intimidate : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Not one for confrontation, Octavonius will remain posted by the jail but will keep eyes on the shop to head over if it looks like his allies end up needing his help. He will send Ohd with them to report back if he fails to spot anything himself.

It is of course known for the followers of the savored sting to be incredibly vengeance focused. Consider what would happen if such an insult would afflict her directly! Would you not agree that a very very stern talking to, accompanied by some corrective labor of transporting horse s+@+ to outlying farms where it actually belongs and can enrich our community, would be far preferable before this Aurelius says as he positions himself somewhat partially in front of Amala and looks at her.

escalates? I dont recommend getting into a vengeance cycle with a Callistrian Paladin.
He almost whispers.

good cop bluff aid to Amalas intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 (+8 rather then +12 because he is not outright lying)

Having no great ability to either convince or threaten, Hallidan lets his more persuasive allies take the lead.

Any thoughts of resisting the enraged paladin are chased away by the fervent zeal upon Amala's face, yet Aurelius's words do manage to ease the tensions...a little. Huxlam motions to Darlyne toward the back stall, "Go find Jemmy and bring her here." As she moves off Huxlam continues in a respectful tone, "I swear to you Miss...Amala that Jemmy will be suitably punished for this! Such disresspectful acts are nt what this town is made of, you have my word!"

Fellzir marvels at how intimidating Amala is and wonders what she could have done to the obnoxious gatekeepers.

"You have my word! You have my word!" Ohd caws mockingly from Fellzir's shoulder.

"You have my word! You have my word!" Ohd caws mockingly from Fellzir's shoulder.

Fellzir snickers and feeds Ohd some bread crust.

Amala looks at the team and nods.

“How exactly will you punish her?!! I want to know that you’re serious and if it is not the right punishment then I will punish her myself!! So choose wisely! And I want to see it!! I want to see you punish her so vengeance is served!!“

Fellzir tries hard not to smile at this. The family has no idea what's in store for them.

Huxlam seems to visibly wilt under the tiefling's sharp rebuke, "Uhh well...it was just a minor act of vandalism - of course I will have her clean up the mess she created and uhhh...perhaps 10 lashes would be enough?"

I am playing Skulls and shackles on the side, 10 lashes are rather likely to kill a child, a child has about 4hp, a lash deals about 2 non lethal damage per hit, 20 non lethal damage thus results in 12 lethal damage which more then kills her.

Hmm, how do I keep her from blowing up? Punishment delivered by her own family is far less likely to generate unrest then punishment by her, so thats entirely in our favor. And 10 lashes is plenty, heck, if she does it the girl may well die.

I shall be present as well, in part to ensure that he punishment is carried out, in part to ensure that it does not exceed what is merited. I have seen 10 lashes kill a man, although the one doing the lashing was a hellknight of the rack...

Aurelius speaks, with some of his skin color leaving him at the mention of hellknights.

good cop bluff we are much nicer then hellknights: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Amala looks satisfied and appreciates Aurelius‘ words. She just nods and will watch the lashes closely with satisfaction.

Aurelius: The lashes delivered reluctantly on a loved one are not quite the same as lashes delivered for mutiny charges...as you shall see...

Deciding to move along the punishment here you all gather at the store front in the marketplace where Huxlam leads you to the back storage area where Darlyne and Jemmy await...

Once the whip is broken out Huxlam proceeds with the lashing. Soon the girls cries of pain, along with sobbing pleas, echo forth from the market stall. Even though the blows struck are solid you can easily tell he is not delivering the full force of the lash to Jemmy...

Do you wish to interrupt the lashing, or let it proceed here?

Hal stands patiently watching the proceedings. This guy doesn't beat his whelp much, does he? She's got some hard lessons to learn someday.

Sense Motive vs Jemmy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

I'd like to know if the girl's reactions are genuine or if she's trying to "up-sell" it at all.

Amala lets Jemmy deliver all the lashes but intervenes before the last lash.

“Wait!! I’ll reserve the right for the last lash!!“

She strikes with full force.

“Do not disrespect us ever again!“

Amala finishes off the punishment with a nasty blow that leaves an ugly red welt across the young girl's back. Jemmy breaks away from the stall once the lashes come to an end sobbing profusely....

Presuming you let the family go here without any further interaction here...

DAY 12

The events from a couple of days ago have a definite effect here as you notice the townsfolk giving you sidelong glances and unfriendly looks when they believe you are not looking here, but the punishment has seemingly prevented any further acts of vandalism to the Jail. Now you find it getting late as you busy yourselves with various tasks here.

Fellzir (and anyone else with him) as you leave the Jail to return to the Ash House you notice an odd sight - a misty vapor emerges from the ground off to the side of the Jail building. as you pause briefly you hear a clanging sound coming from within the vaprous cloud followed by a muffled voice...

Actions? Anyone who has Knowledge Arcana feel free to roll.

Good, she survived. You did well enough but dont cross that one in particular. I do not believe she is in need of magical healing from me, and the wounds suffered will heal well enough. Aurelius whispers to the parents of the child, and letting the healing energy in his hands dissipate.

Later
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kn arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Magical fog and muffled sounds, introducers!
Aurelius draws his blade and casts divine favor upon himself.

Octavonius listened to the punishment from a distance and took the news in stride when Ohd reported it to him later. Having been a man broken by such punishments himself he dosent think too much about it being applied to others.

Days later, while accompanying the others leaving the jail the vapor is brought to his attention and he studies it from afar warily.

"More fey interference?" he wonders aloud.

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

The spellcasters easily recognizze the fog as magical - a minor spell known as Fog Cloud; its sole purpose is used for concealment...well against sight, it does not obscure sounds.

Awaiting the other PC actions here.

Fellzir listens to the voice.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
And then casts Detect Magic

Amala just starts to look around and tries to detect neutrality.

perception: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

Hal draws his sword. "If someone thinks they're funny they're sorely mistaken..."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Actually I made a mistake: the spell is Obscuring Mist, not Fog Cloud.

The vapors are situated at the far end of the jail, behind the pillories, and despite a soft breeze do not dissipate. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the mist is obscuring at least one person, perhaps more...

Current Status:

Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Hallidan 16/16 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Current Effects: Hallidan 1*

Current MAP.

Actions? The Obscuring Mist is located where the grey box is.

"You've been discovered!" Octavonius calls out to the mist. "Reveal yourselves or face more severe consequences than merely intruding where you do not belong!"

He makes no attempt at diplomacy with his words, simply stating a fact. He begins chanting and readies a Ray of Enfeeblement if something comes out of the mist intending their group harm or attempting to flee.

Readied Ray vs Touch: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17
Penalty to Strength: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Amala starts to draw her bow and moves in the direction of the figure.

Which slide are we on now? Is it slide 8?

Slide 11. You can click on the Current MAP link in the above post to get to it.

As you all prepare for whatever the mists conceal, Octavonius's words produce an immedaite effect, as the clanking and jinglings stops for a brief moment before a shadowy figure peers out from the vapory covering - a face you ryou see is covered in strips of a light colored fabric which covers most of his face but you believe you recognize him - you saw him standing next to his mother Tileavia Allamar!

"Sonova crap - we've been discovered! Run!"

Current Status:

Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Hallidan 16/16 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Loran ?/? hp
Lacall ?/? hp
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Current Effects: Hallidan 1*, Obscuring Mist (Currently Total Concealment)

Current MAP.

Amala, Fellzir, Hallidan and Octavonius are all up! Hallidan: Loren (or is it Lacall) still has total concealment so your action is not triggered.

Octavonius continues to hold his spell, ready to fire it as soon as anyone in the fog makes to run at them or away. Perhaps if he can move to see behind the fog as well he will do so but continues to ready the spell either way.

Amala moves to follow and draws an arrow and shoots!!

“Just stop now!!“ she screams.

longbow : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d8 ⇒ 7

concealment : 1d100 ⇒ 58

Fellzir fires blindly as well.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 181d8 ⇒ 71d100 ⇒ 40 50% miss chance

Hallidan moves to the back of the fog cloud to hopefully get behind the boy.

Double move, enter fog.

Wandering in from the tasks he'd had to go take care of, Guillaume sees the commotion and moves to assist his fellow agents.

Anywhere you want to drop me on the map is good with me, GM.

Guillaume: I am having you sit out this encounter as I am not ready to have you return yet. Rest assured you will be back with a vengeance ;). I will post the combat round results this evening.