Good Citizens, we are here on a most sad occassion.
for the crime of attempting to infect our fair community with rage and lycantrophy, for the crime of hiding a dangerous infectious disease and for additional lesser crimes such as resisting arrest, assaulting officers of the law and being a lycanthrophe without a licence, the baron has sentenced Caggan to death.
while it is harsh, you will thank us once you can be assured you will not be growing gore like fangs spontaneously and fall upon your neighbours and loved ones.
The sentences is to be carried out immidiatly.
Octavonius stands amongst the crowd surveying for any coordinated efforts to interrupt the execution while Ohd perches somewhere with a vantage point to look over the proceedings with a more "bird's eye view".
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The crowd murmers in uncertainly at Aureluis's words clearly wondering at the veracity of his words. While some are indeed willing to give the popular barowner the benefit of the doubt some aree not so sure...
Once you are ready to proceed here Amala and Guillaume lead Caggan (who is securely bound, gagged and blindfolded for good measure) to the stage, Before they can proceed a horse charges into the square, carrying a figure in shining plate armor. Feathered wings rise from the back of her armor, and her helmet is a silver mask sculpted with feminine features. She tugs violently on the reins, causing her steed to rear. “People of Longacre!” the knight shouts over the sounds of the confused crowd. “Will you let another of your neighbors be murdered by tyrants? The goddess Iomedae and the knights of the Glorious Reclamation are with you! Rise up! Save your friends, your town, and yourselves!”
The scene quickly devolves into chaos! Amid thrown fruit and the cheers of the crowd, your honed senses see four incensed rioters moving quickly towards the scaffolding to face you!
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Round 1
Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Hallidan 16/16 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Cimri ?/? hp
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Rioter 1 ?/? hp
Rioter 2 ?/? hp
Rioter 3 ?/? hp
Rioter 4 ?/? hp
Angel Knight ?/? hp
Current Effects: NONE
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Aurelius launches into a pretty epic tirade, mostly directed at the angel knight.
Amala does not let this opportunity go away!
She concentrates and cuts off the head of the pig man in one strike!
"Ha ha ha ... yeahh ... see the crimson color of vengeance here!!"
Fellzir uses a move action to load the crossbow, but uses a standard to cast Blessing of the Watch on the party members. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.
"It is as though they crave their own destruction," Octavonius murmurs to himself before swiftly casting Mage Armor on himself and pulling out his crossbow. He then calls out to his familiar: "Ohd! Keep an eye on our surroundings, inform us of any new developments as they occur!"
As the rioters approach, Guillaume steps past Aurelius to gett a better angle on the nearest one.
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Aurelius exhorts the (dark) virtues of his beliefs at the Angel Knight who seems genuinely affected by his words, while both Fellzir and Octavonius employ their magicks, one to proect himself and the other to bolster his allies.
Cimri takes this moment to dash off here, weaving her way through the milling crowd, but the chaos does not bother Guillaume in the slightest as he cuts down the closest rioter to the stage! He collapses in a heap, blood pouring from his gaping wound!
Amala finds the presence of the rioters has caused the two guardsmen to loosen their hold on Caggan here, preventing the opportunity of a clean blow...
Round 1
Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Guillaume 27/27 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Cimri ?/? hp
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Rioter 1 ?/? hp
Rioter 2 ?/? hp
Rioter 3 ?/? hp
Rioter 4 ?/? hp
Angel Knight ?/? hp
Current Effects: Angel Knight Demoralized.
If no clear strike is possible then Amala throws down the melee weapon and moves down from the platform and draws her bow.
She also smiles the angelic figure.
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Amala readies to take her vengeance on the Angel Knight.
The three remaining rioters gape at the sight of their fallen comrade before one yells "Let's get'im!" as they move to surround Guillaume, bolstered by the Angel's Knights exhortations!
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Two of the clubs strike the tiefling hard, one of the blows connecting on the side of his face, leaving Guillaume severely bloodied!
Round 2
Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Guillaume 10/27 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Cimri ?/? hp
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Rioter 1 ?/? hp
Rioter 2 ?/? hp
Rioter 3 ?/? hp
Rioter 4 ?/? hp
Angel Knight ?/? hp
Current Effects: Angel Knight Demoralized. Bless (+1 morale bonus to hit and fear saves).
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thy wounds be healed brother, let us show these pricks what hells meritocracy can do.
Aurelius channels his patrons energy to heal Guillaumes wounds, and now stands by his side in combat.
Amala moves 5ft back and draws an arrow and shoots at the angelic knight!!
“Die! Die!!!“ she screams.
Fellzir fires the crossbow at the angel knight and then reloads.
A nick, perhaps.
Oops, forgot my spell. 18 to hit.
Guillaume takes a step back and tries to end another of the lawless rioters.
Octavonius attempts to line up a shot with the nearest rioter with his crossbow.
He then reloads.
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Amala's bolt strikes true here causing the Angel Knight to cry out in surprise, while Guillaume cuts down another rioter. Octavonius misses badly but the mysterious priest wounds a third rioter. Cimri moves further away from the melee in the courtyard before vanishing from sight.
The two remaining rioters, seeing the tieflings wounds close here, decide to retreat here forthwith, causing the Angel Knight's cries of encouragement to stop here. She tried to control her skittish mount which clearly is unused to the chaos of combat here!
Round 3
Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Guillaume 18/27 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Cimri ?/? hp
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Rioter 1 ?/? hp
Rioter 2 ?/? hp
Rioter 3 ?/? hp
Rioter 4 ?/? hp
Angel Knight -4/? hp
Current Effects: Angel Knight Demoralized. Bless (+1 morale bonus to hit and fear saves).
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Amala draws an arrow and shoots at the angelic knight!!
“You are really not in the right place for revolution… we will kill you!!!“ she screams.
Seeing the skittishness of the knight's mount, Guillaume moves up to attack it.
Fellzir tries to shoot the knight again.
Hoping that was good enough, he reloads.
In the name of Malacoda! I smite thee!
following guillaumes lead, Aurelius charges and strikes the horse too!
why isnt she smiting me? Or Guillaume? weird!
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Aurelius and Guillaume move to surround the Angel Knight and manage to put the mount down! The Angel Knight give you a look of sheer surprise (mixed with terror) as she is struck by a pair of missiles and leaps off the mount to flee the scene!
Round 4
Amala 21/21 hp
Aurelius 17/17 hp
Fellzir 17/17 hp
Guillaume 18/27 hp
Octavonius 10/10 hp
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Cimri ?/? hp
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Angel Knight -9/? hp
Current Effects: Angel Knight Demoralized. Bless (+1 morale bonus to hit and fear saves).
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YOU WILL NOT ESCAPE JUSTIC! YOUR ATTEMPTS AT PRETENDING TO BE A CHICKEN ARE FUTILE! CHICKENS ARE USEFULL YOU ARE NOT! Aurelius shouts as he charges the angel knight
Amala moves, draws an arrow and shoots at the angelic knight!!
“You are not escaping our wrath!!!“ she screams.
Nope, nothing to see here.
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The party moves to cut off the escape of the Angel Knight, with Amala's arrow knocking her stride off. As she stumbles further away Aurelius catches up frrom behind and cleaves her in twain!
As the Angel Knight falls to the ground, clearly past the point of saving, you all see the form of her body shimmer briefly, before the form of a young handsome male appears instead. You have no problem recognizing the corpse here as the (now ex-)entertainer, Riley Kels!
Amala stands with adrenaline still surging through her veins.
She looks at the now exposed form of Riley Kels and a wicked smile spreads across her face.
She then glances at her gathered comrades and the crowd of onlookers.
“Maybe you came expecting entertainment … and that's precisely what you've received. Behold the final act of Riley Kels, the traitor, the deceiver! And if you came wanting to witness an execution, then by the will of vengeance, I give you a grand performance!“
Amala relishes in the horror of some in the crowd.
“And let this serve as a warning, to every single person who dares betray Cheliax or undermine our authority! This is the fate that awaits you!“
With those words, she moves to the wereboar, and with a look of disdain in her eyes she swiftly beheads him.
”Lies and deception from an Iomedaean? I wish I could say I was surprised. But alas, I find this deceptive theatricality to be typical of their lot.” Guillaume says, loudly enough for those around to hear.
A shapechanger? Ah, I see, likely he used the profane gift of transformation granted to him a Succubus-mistress, they are known to take Horny bards as retainers!
Perhaps or angel knight truely has wings, but those of a bat not an angels! The Omdura annoucned
In his mind, Aurelius hears some giggles and munching on pop-larva.
Fellzir picks up Riley's sword (if there is one) and just says, "You fool."
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Once the remaining guards have cleared out the remaining townsfolk Amala is able to finish the grisly task of the execution, and soon Bolgart Caggan joins Riley Kels in death.
The next several days pass uneventfully, although all of you realize the execution (and the violent response to the rioters) has indeed worsened your reputation among the townsfolk. While you don't feel physically threatened yet you know it is only a matter of time...clearly you need to track down the source of this rebellion, meaning the Angel Knight else the unthinkable may happen...
Early one morning the following week as you all gather at the Jail Cimri approaches you all with a concerned look in her eye, "I just heard that Bo and Dent Gramel, that old couple who were the honorary keepers of Longacre’s Castle Gate, were seen sneaking into the Longacre Armory." She shakes her head here, "Never heard of them trying something like that before. What do you make of this?"
"Well we know they are still mad at us..."
"The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced we should check it out."
Either my refresh isn't working or no one has posted in almost a week.
Speaking for the party, we go to the Armory.
Yes, let us hurry toards it! Aurelius states sheathing his blade.
Amala nods and immediately moves towards the Longacre Armory!
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Determined to figure out what the old couple is up to you all hurry towards the Armory which is located on the far side of town.
As you arrive at the building you can tell with its narrow windows and sturdy timbers this squat, graceless building looks like it was constructed to withstand a siege. Over the short stairway climbing to its double doors hangs a sign that reads, “Armory.”
A quick circle of the building does reveal a side entrance in the northeast corner of the building. Also you do see two saddled horses tied up nearby, but no sign of either Bo or Dent Gramel.
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Search the horses and saddlebags.
Aurelius imbues himself with divine favor.
Yes, control the horses. Does the building have an alternate, can we block that? Neither myself nor Sir Guillaume are all that speedy Aurelius whispers.
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The horses whinny nervously as Fellzir approaches but the cleric can approach the horses without issue, however he finds nothing unusual here. There are no saddlebags affixed to the saddles which suggests the riders did not come from outside the town.
Aurelius sees the building is windowless so apparently the main and side entrances are indeed the only way to enter the armory. A quick check shows the front doors are closed, locked, and barred on the inside. The side door is also locked and barred, but the padlock is located on the outside here.
Amala points at the lock of the side door and shrugs.
"Speak for yourself, I'm not exactly slow." Guillaume says, twirling his bardiche as he makes for the side door.
Octavonius joins the group, panting and clutching his knees. "Apologies for my tardiness," he croaks between gasps of air. "It appears I forgot who and where I was for a time. Old age comes for us all, I suppose. Ohd and I are returned and ready to assist with these wayward guards."
With that he casts a quick Mage Armor and awaits behind Guillaume to see how his attacks on the lock play out.
Amala immediately opens the door and steps inside with her bow drawn.
She moves in silently.
Fellzir quickly unbuckles both saddles, but leaves them on the horses.
If he has time before the combat starts, he will load his crossbow.
Giving Amala time to stealth inside, Aurelius, keenly aware of being the living antithesis of stealth, makes ready to charge in when hostilities erupt.