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Sorry folks, Murphy's law... I'll try to have more posted soon. By tomorrow hopefully. Thanks for your patience.
Yes, your turn to act. Someone has to keep those arches from getting too prideful.
Muhuhahahahahaaa...
Uh, oh! Geoffrey is unresponsive, just standing there in a daze. He must have been hit with a poison dart or something. The bandit leader's spell goes off and Stirges appear right in front of you and attack! One goes for Yue Fei , and one goes for Malok . If it beat your touch AC, it will suck your blood. Take one Con damage. The third stirge flies off after the archer that just turned against his ally. (poor guy, he's having a rough day). The two bandits near Geoffrey each take a swing.
The last archer bandit takes a shot at Laillei.
Round 4:
The beast sniffs the air, and then bolt off through the underbrush. Birds begin to take flight and circle in the air above your location. More birds join in until the sky is thick with beating wings. Suddenly a man walks out from behind a tree not 30 feet from you. "Are the hell knights now sending conjurers to do their dirty work for them? I always knew they were cowards deep in their core. Only cowards consort with fiends." The man is dressed in simple rough spun clothes, and carries a staff in one hand. The top of the staff is a gnarled ball of roots and a soft green light emanates from within that ball. "I may not be able to see you, but I can smell you. You stink of Palin's Cove, that blight on the land. You will not escape so easily this time."
As you follow, you catch glimpses of orange and black. A tiger perhaps, but too large. Maybe a dire tiger. It is crouching in the brush about 50 feet from you, Myth.
Both attacks inexplicably miss. The archers look menacingly at the group. The bandit leader looks like he is going to complete his spell. Only Geoffrey can prevent that from happening
Go ahead Everyone but Laillei...
Discuss.
More leaves rustle as whatever it was begins to creep away...Do you follow?
As you are talking, walking down the winding trail in the overgrown woods, you have a feeling of being watched. you notice a large creature slink away in the bushes nearby.
The middle archer steps back and shoots at his friend. ,
Back in the melee, the wounded bandit sees sense and dives into the bushes, leaving large drops of blood behind. The remaining two bandits continue their assault on Geoffrey.
The bandits seem to be losing confidence. And then the leader speaks. "Ugh, such incompetence. I thought we were better than this. I always have to do everything myself." The bandit leader begins an incantation in a foreign tongue, his arms moving wildly.
If you roll a spellcraft of 18 or more, you can look at this:
The spell being cast is Summon Nature's Ally II Round 3-4ish:
This is becoming quite the picnic. I still need perception checks.
The flurries still fall short of dealing any damage. The middle archer tries to resist the urge to kill his friend . He will not succeed.
Nekare`, Izithrael, (and Myth?) head out toward the woods. Feel free to continue talking about your plan. Also roll a perception check. Looks like Alexis will be busy with the sidethingy.
Wow, I never see crits somehow. Yes, they are daggers and I'll take your damage roll. Geoffrey swings his earthbreaker but the bandit barely jumps out of the way. The weapon swings and shatters the rocky ground. He laughs and then is hit in the face with force magic sending him reeling. He recovers and advances to attack again. The bandit near the leader gets a confused look on his face. He draws his dagger and stabs the bandit leader in the back! . The bandit leader catches his had mid-stab, wrenches it back forcing the man to the ground. "I thought you were smarter than that Felix. I see I was mistaken. Kill this traitor!" The bandit next to him reluctantly pulls out his short sword and runs Felix through as he begs for mercy. The bandit leader turns toward the battle, "I want these heros to suffer. Archers, get in position." A group of bandits produce short bows and move off to the side on top of a small ledge to get a better shot at you. The bandits in melee attack again at their targets (the ones not killed on Yue Fei's turn) , ,
Round 2:
The plan seems to be falling in place now. If you start getting bored or lost, need more info about the town, or need a change of pace, just shoot me a PM, and I'll see what I can do to living things up. Right now I'm trying to wrangle everyone going to the woods together. There are still a couple side excursions going on, but that can wrap up as we set out for the woods. It's been 4 days now I believe in Palin's Cove.
The plan seems to be taking shape. Myth, you are able to deduce with great accuracy the schedule. You can use it for predicting shift changes, or know who is on duty when. Most of the men are still out on patrol. Only 9 remain in the keep. That leaves 24 out on patrol, due back any day now. You might be able to intercept them on their way back, if you leave soon. If you wait much longer they will eventually return to base.
The rightmost bandit drops! The other 3 move into attack One goes for Yue Fei, "I'll kill you for that!" he cires.
The other two go for Geoffrey
Initiative:
Only the 4 bandits attack. They each pull a long dagger and charge toward the group as the leader looks on smugly. Yue Fei, take your shot, then brace for impact.
If you have prepared sufficiently, there is a road leading out of Palin's Cove near the logging and milling district. It runs up the river for a ways. There is a tavern outside one of the near logging camps that would be a discrete area to meet before heading into the woods. The road is fairly well traveled, mostly by loggers, and you could get a bit more current information about the Druids from there. But feel free to plan more, make inquiries, break into homes, buy any supplies, or set up your own magic shop.
Yeah, it's a bit more laid back. I also mean it to be a little sandboxy, so if you get an itch go ahead and scratch it.
Welcome!
Welcome Barrister. I've got a starter encounter just beginning (as soon as I finish my map). The group has just rolled initiative, so there's still time to jump in if you like. The link is under the "recruitment" tab. It's called Bandits Attack.
Wasn't able to finish the map tonight. Sorry. Tomorrow.
Myth: Unfortunately, the only document regarding the hellhounds is the approved request. It does not specify a delivery date. The orders all seem fairly normal as far as you can tell. The ranks and job designation of the soldiers are all fairly mundane. That is, there are no telltale signs of any magic users in the order.
The bandit leader lets out a hearty laugh. "I see we have some heros in this lot. Just as well. I was getting bored. Men, attack!" The leader waves his hand forward and four of the bandits charge the group.
It is now time for Bandits Attack. If you still want in, ping the recruitment thread (link above). Otherwise we shall begin.
Shad, how do you plan to infiltrate the keep? Everyone else, after some asking around, you are given rough directions to the most recent druid sightings. It's about an 8hr journey into the forest. Prepare what supplies you might need and head out.
As often happens, events conspire to slow down threads. I was gone all last week, and then got food poisoning. Perfect timing. I'm on the mend, and information should start flowing more readily now. Don't worry, you'll see action soon enough.
Myth, you are able to break in to the Captain's quarters, a nondescript building near the barracks. Inside you find orders for each soldier under his command, 32 in all, plus the Captain. There is other correspondence from the Nail's main branch. It mostly concerns legal policy and instructions to convert the savages of the land. You also find a granted request form for a squad of hell hound troops.
NO NO YES
Clearbourne communes and relays the answers: NO YES YES
1-3. That's right.
I'm out of town on businesses. I'll have more for you on Saturday.
Alright folks. I'm starting another encounter for levels 1-3. It will kick off on February 1st. It's designed as a starter encounter. If interested, sound off in the recruitment thread in the link.
A line of bandits, a dozen in all stand in the road. The leader steps forward and calls out in bored voice, "You all know the drill. Your money or your lives..."
You are traveling in a caravan on business from Almas to Oregent, when the road is suddenly blocked by bandits! Oh, no! What ever will you do? This is a nice easy starter encounter only for people signed up with Endless Encounters. If you want to play, please go to the main thread and sign up there, make a first level character according to the campaign rules, them come join the fun. This encounter will start on February 1st.
Mythaniel only: In your mind, a thin wispy voice replies, "A thorn is lodged in the foot of a bear. Remove it and the bear will thank you. Drive it further and the bear will rage."
You reconvene the next day to discuss the plan in more detail.
As the plan takes shape, you agree to do a bit of reconnaissance and meet the next day. Seraphim: Dinner with Innkeeper
Everyone: Tell me if there's any specific thing you want to do, and roll a gather information check. If you roll really high, I might give you a juicy bit of gossip, otherwise I'll start to give you a picture of the town.
Message could work if he cast it on you while you were visible, maybe he waited in the common area and zapped you as you came in. Then he could just spam the message over and over. In shadwell's case, he was probably not seen, so may not have gotten the message.
As Myth waits in room 217, slowly the others begin to trickle in.
As Alexis approaches the barkeep, he is already giving orders to the help. He speaks to Alixis with a low but friendly voice. "Yes my Lord. We have rooms aplenty. You shall have a cozy room with a built in office and conference room. Our rooms are equipped also with safes, the finest in the land. I trust your visit will be profitable. And you can rely on my discretion. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything. Anything at all."
The barkeep spies the well dressed Seraphim and greets her with all the generosity and charisma of a good salesman, "Doth mine eyes deceive me? It seems as though an incarnation of Desna herself has graced my humble establishment." He bows low and begins ordering the maids around. "Prepare the governor's suite for our guest! No wait! the Empress suite. It has a better view of the woods for our charming guest. Draw a bath, and send up wine and cheese." He turns to Seraphim, "We are at your service my lady. If there is anything we can do for you, don't hesitate to ask. We have wonderful meals served throughout the day in the hall. There are many wonderful markets around town as well. In the morning allow me to have a carriage brought around for you. They can take you to all the best jewelers in town."
you arrive in late afternoon. The barkeep greets you merrily, giving you the whole package seemingly without taking a breath. "Welcome Master Edran! Welcome to the Hang Nail. What type of accommodations do you desire? We have single rooms, double rooms, rooms for entertaining. You look like a sophisticated gentleman. How about one of our suites? Perfect for relaxing after a long voyage. We have a wonderful view of the harbor. The suite is only 2 gold per night. Yes that will do. Softest beds in town. No need to pay now. I'm sure you have important business to attend to. I'll start a tab for you. Let me get you a drink. Here at the Nail, the ale is cool, the fire is warm, and we are here to meet your every need." While he talks, he pours you a mug of frothy ale and thrusts it into you hand. A bar maid appears, and before you can stop her, she leads you over to a fur covered sofa near the fire and sits you down. As quickly as the flurry of activity began, it ends. The Barkeep moves on to other customers, and the barmaid moves on as well. You are left alone near a cozy fire. A moment later, a turkey leg and crust of fresh bread arrive on a stand near you.
Each of you arrive at Palin's Cove without incident. You approach from the south along the road. The first thing you see as the town nears is a thick cloud of smoke hanging ominously over the port town. Soon cinders begin falling gently onto your head and shoulders. Once you get near enough to see the town itself, you can tell it was obviously once a thriving port. Surely in the glory days of the Chelaxian Empire, warships of all types wintered here, preparing for excursions farther north. Now the military shipping has all but dried up. The docks still get good use transporting various goods out of the town, but the dock area does seem a bit overbuilt. The original fort still stands with its stone walls and towers. The city guard controls the fort now. Each tower is bristling with siege weaponry. This is not surprising as great weapons of war are one of the town's main exports. Half a dozen merchant ships can be seen in port even now. And you passed several convoys of goods headed toward Korvosa on your several days journey to Palin's Cove. The first inn you see lies outside the city gates. A large sign says "Hang Nail Inn". Immediately behind the sign is a large banner along the city wall displaying the symbol of the Order of the Nail. It seems they have secured a headquarters within the keep itself. The Keep is built into the city walls. The Hang Nail Inn is rather nice, were it not for the ever present soot that seems to coat all surfaces. The entrance is rather grand, and there is a large map mounted on the wall just inside. You can see that the town has grown significantly from the fort it used to be. Now it is a sprawling industrial town. The map is a bit light on detail, so it looks as though you will have to explore the town more to find out where everything is. Palin's Cove makes all sorts of goods ranging from weapons, to jewelry, from raw lumber, to music boxes. There are open markets to visit, powerful industrialists to bribe, city officials to cozy up to, presumably an underground black market to discover, and all the other trappings of a city on the rise.
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