Not sure what everyone's doing, but was going through my games and came across my old friend Horillo.
I hope things are better in your life now GM Dak, wondered if anyone else out there wanted to resurrect this campaign?
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As far as I know, the game is made inactive by the GM, but to keep the game on the campaigns tab, I don't know what the rules are. I think posting to the discussion thread should be OK, but that's just a shot in the dark.
Best wishes to you and your family, here's to 2021 being a better year for you. I'm good to return in January.
I second Mawl's comments. I wish you a good recovery and hope you get a chance to take it easy to regain your strength. My best wishes and when you are ready I hope we can all continue.
Thanks for the update, give him our best wishes and hope he gets better soon and recovers completely.
Unsurprised by Surexeria's behaviour, Horillo stands quietly behind the swashbuckler and rests easily on his longbow, though his eyes look warmly at the women, hiding his distrust.
"I agree with you about the spikes, Mawl" Horillo laughs. "We'd best greet her, but as Mawl sasy we should be on our guard. Perhaps Surexeria and I should go in first and get the lie of the land, make sure there isn't a trap waiting." Horillo says. "Mawl, just be ready to burst in if we need help. If someone could cast a spell that allows us to communicate, like we did in the prison, then we should be OK." he nods.
Glad your life is returning to some sort of normality and wishing you the best for your graduation audit. I know Horillo will be here when you return.
Just passing through
"Agreed, let's go" Horillo nods to Mawl.
Just passing through..
Horillo smiles A job well done, now back to the fight against Thrune. "Our thanks Octavio, your sister will be pleased we have honored our help to you. We must return and continue to map out the sewers to find safe and secure routes to travel about town. I hope we can meet again in better circumstances." Horillo nods to Octavio. bHe thinks a moment and adds, "We may not have your foresight to plan a campaign, your strategic advice might prove useful in the future, your knowledge of Thrune and his supporters will come in handy when we come up against them. Hmmm. We'll meet again. "
"Three groups of three at 2 minute intervals. Best if the Hell Knights spilt up between the three groups, one group at 10 o'clock to the tree line, then 2 o'clock, then noon." He looks over the group, "Mawl, Cassie and one Hell Knight, Sorix, Surexeria and a Hell Knight, I will go with the other two Hell Knights. You agree?"
"I suppose we could just start heading over in 2 s or 3s, but each head for a slightly different place in the hedges, then meet up together over there," he points to a large chestnut tree, just behind the treeline, but in cover of the hawthorns and other bushes that grow there. "and stagger our departures by a few minutes each."
Horillo says thoughtfully.
"What do you think, wait until dusk and make it across to the trees, if should provide a little cover, or do we go now and risk being seen making it across the open space?" Horillo says concerned that they are not discovered.
Horillo looks at the grate to see if it is blocking their way, "We might need your strength here Mawl?"
"Let's go" says Horillo hurriedly, "Perhaps we should buy it a book as a thank you on the way back." he looks at Cassie and Surexeria. "I guess it's a chosen one of Gozreh, though that is weird." Horillo follows the other =s as they quickly make their way to the grate. Where Horillo spends time to male sure their exit is safe, or as safe as it can be.
Horillo calls to the creature, not advancing any closer. "I apologise to have disturbed your leisure and reading time, we mean no harm to you. However we would ask you permission to travel through your domain. If we can help you after we have finished our travels, we shall be indebted to you and oblige if we can." The cleric lowers his head in deference to the beast, without taking his eyes off it's reaction. He shows his palms are empty of any weapons and his motives are peaceful. To his friends he whispers, "Watch it and help with your words if it might help, otherwise Mawl be ready."
Horillo blinks a couple of times as he stares at the creature. "That creature is wearing a symbol of Gozreh. It's been put together from the trash, but surely it is a holy symbol." He turns to Cassie, "Are you sure you don't know what this creature is, before I go and speak with it?"
Horillo turns to the hellknights, "I've not seen such a beast before, any idea what it could be?" Horillo takes his time studying the chamber.
Horillo greets Sorox as they leave, "Glad we are out and ready to move on Sorix, thanks for keeping a watch out for us. Now we must move quickly and get these companions away from here. Let's go, follow Surexeria."
Horillo beckons the other hellknights into the chamber, "Now you are out of sight of the other prisoners I have something to show you." From under his cloak the cleric brings out a mithral short sword. "I hope you recognise this, it belongs to the one who asked that you be removed from this prison." He holds the hilt so that Octavio's family crest can been seen. "We must be quick, let me help Hortense, as I can." "Move that corpse away from me, I don't want Erastil's mercies to fall on that creature." Horillo asks of Mawl. With only the hellknights and his companions within the circle of his power, Horillo floods the circle with Erastil's positive healing power.
"Now whilst we leave, you must be our prisoners to keep the ruse going. If all goes well, that is the last of the bloodshed that will be spilt tonight." As Horillo binds the prisoners ready to leave. Horillo addresses Mawl, "Leave that thing on the rack, let it look as though we are the feared torturers."
Horillo turns back, "We are having a disagreement with a torturer who wishes to continue her treatment on Hellknight Hortense Lierre, however our orders are to take her from this place. That we will do, even if the torturer falls before us. Preveau, Aberveen and Auruda you may recover your companion if you like. You may need this to dissuade the torturer." he says letting them know the silvered morningstar is available for their use. Horillo then turns back and points at Mawl, "Erastil, shield my brother in the hunt."
Horillo retreats from the fight, such that he is over 30ft from the Kyton but Mawl is within 30ft, as he asks for Erastil to close some of the injured fighters wounds.
Horillo's Day: HPs: 23/23 Spells Cast: 1st Barbed Chains used, 2nd Burst of Radiance used Spells: Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Calm Animals(D), Barbed Chains, Bless, Murderous Command, Calm Emotions(D), Burst of Radiance, Shield Other, Silence 1st level slot empty, 1 hour prayer to fill. Channels 2d6: 1 used of 5 / DC=14 Binding Ties 0 used of 7, 4 rounds Scrolls: cause fear, doom, inflict light wounds, lesser restoration x2, remove fear. Money: 77gp 3sp 5cp Bought: Sold:
Horillo takes a step away from the devil in front of them and tries to use his own spells to treat her, as she treats her tortured subjects. "Erastil, let this torturer feel her own torture, let the chains rise and bring her down." With that 2 chains twist out of the ground underneath the kyton, at the end of the chain, sweeping up and around in the air like an angry demonic snake, the chain has a wicked barbed point. Once free of the ground the chains, the barbs flash towards the kyton, attempting to cut through it's tendons and bring the creature down to the ground.
Horillo's Day: HPs: 23/23 Spells Cast: 1st Barbed Chains used, 2nd Burst of Radiance used Spells: Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Calm Animals(D), Barbed Chains, Bless, Murderous Command, Calm Emotions(D), Burst of Radiance, Shield Other, Silence 1st level slot empty, 1 hour prayer to fill. Channels 2d6: 0 used of 5 / DC=14 Binding Ties 0 used of 7, 4 rounds Scrolls: cause fear, doom, inflict light wounds, lesser restoration x2, remove fear. Money: 77gp 3sp 5cp Bought: Sold:
Horillo moves forward into the chamber following Surexeria, and gives her his silvered morningstar, keeping out of the immediate range of the evil torturer Kyton.
"This torturer, is able to resist my spells, what other defenses does it have?" Horillo asks his friends. Horillo's Day: HPs: 23/23 Spells Cast: 1st 0 used, 2nd Burst of Radiance used Spells: Create Water, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Calm Animals(D), Barbed Chains, Bless, Murderous Command, Calm Emotions(D), Burst of Radiance, Shield Other, Silence 1st level slot empty, 1 hour prayer to fill. Channels 2d6: 0 used of 5 / DC=14 Binding Ties 0 used of 7, 4 rounds Scrolls: cause fear, doom, inflict light wounds, lesser restoration x2, remove fear. Money: 77gp 3sp 5cp Bought: Sold:
Hopingh to get the edge on the evil torturer, Horillo calls down the light of the good and holy deities to expunge the evil doers. A white bright light that almost causes you to shield your eyes surrounds the torturer.
Horillo whispers to himself, such that the words fly on the air to Sorix outside. "Sorix, we have 3 of the prisoners ready to depart, but we are about to meet opposition to retrieving the fourth. If you can find a way to get down here it would help, but it may be safest to stay where you are. If it all goes wrong, I'll let you know. If you have to get down here, just be a messenger or something, I'm sure you have the means to do it."
Should we do any buffing before we open the door?
Horillo enters the first cell containing one of the Hell Knight prisoners. He checks the man is on his own and they can't be overlooked, then takes in the condition of the knight as quickly as he can. He says sternly loud enough to be heard outside, "Prisoner Benjen Preveau, you are called by the Lictor Sabinus to come with us." he holds out the manacles and places them on the man. As he does he whispers in the man's ear, "Octavio has asked us to get you out of here, can you walk? Are you fit? Just keep the manacles on, the locks are not tightened." As he leads him out he whispers, "If things go pear shaped, look after yourselves and get out as fast as you can." The two then leave the cell. He pulls the shackled Benjen out of the first cell, then making sure that this prisoner is in view of the other two Hell Knight prisoners as he enters their cells and repeats the process. Once all prisoners are outside their cells and ready for transport, Horillo speaks sharply to Cassie, "Sargent, these three are in our custody, ready to be transported." He continues, "Ready to retrieve the fourth prisoner from the chamber, resistance will be met with force, as you ordered." He turns to the other three prisoners, "Remain for transportation, any attempt to resist will result in severe punishment. In line with the Lictor's orders." He takes the silver morningstar in his hand.
Horillo turns to the Cassie, "Sargent, best we look at the prisoners we have got and get them ready for transport, don't you think!" He retrieves 4 sets of manacles from his backpack. Turning to the guard he continues, "Unlock the cells, we can take it from here, you may leave, I'm sure you have better things to be doing, or at least more enjoyable." he smiles and laughs.
Look after yourself Sorix and get well.
Horillo looks at Mawl, Cassie and Surexeria and his face ashen, almost drained of blood, with a serious look, nods towards the door. But then turns to the guard, "So your visitor, we weren't told. Who is she?"
Horillo speaks with a voice that is full of anger, "You think that performing in a theatre can match the power that Asmodeus promises those who follow his teachings and perform in his rites. I am young now, but I will rise and take my place wherever Asmodeus deems fit, with his power to drive ambition. He will give me glorious power as I bend myself to his contract with his chosen." The words seem to spit out of his mouth. " And I will choose whatever mercenary is required to see his contracts enforced with the blessing of Asmodeus." He says looks directly at Mawl, "And you, Artaxian, hold your tongue and anger, remember your loyalty is paid for."
Horillo remains silent, watching the warden carefully.
Horillo watches the drama unfold, I wonder if Cassie does know of Warden Sabo? He is intent on understanding the warden's reactions, watching the guards and later Warden Sabo. Stay sharp, don't be taken unawares.
Horillo nods at Sorix's magic and hands her his bow, "I've not seen many of Thrune's religious thugs carry longbows, best you keep it until I need it." He unstraps his morningstar and follows.
"You have the documents to release the men into our hands to take them to Castle Kintargo for further questioning by Barzilla himself." remarks Horillo. "Expect them to hand the prisoners over without too much fuss, be confident Cassie." The cleric smiles at Cassie.
Horillo looks down on the guard, even if not by height, aloof and not wanting to talk to a mere guard at the door, awaiting Cassie's interjection.
Horillo looks at himself, finding it difficult to think it is even him. "Nice Cassie, you may as well do Sorix as well, if she wants. Hopefully she won't need to, but ...."
"There is little I can do to help you Sorix, but there are arcane powers that can aid the makers. It is something that I heard, when crafting difficult objects, a mage is often called to enhance the craft work. Do you know of such a spell, Sorix?"
Horillo returns from a shopping trip, five disguise kits in hand. "These might help, the odd bit of hair here, the patch over the eye, might work along with the Asmodean garb." Horillo sees Sorix's pain at wearing the enemies, but is very surprised by the change in her visage as she seems to develop warts on her chin and hands. "Very nice Sorix, you eeer, look very ... nice." "Cassie before we go into the prison, any chance you can find out the names of the guard leader,, surely someone must know in the locale, in the ale house?"
I'm sure acolytes would have weapons, the ones that came for us certainly did. Maybe we ought to get disguise kits as well, so that they don't recognise when we come back ....
"You're right Mawl, but we will need someone to carry the ale. Come as you are, you'll be our slave." Says Horillo looking at the giant of a man as he looks at the cloaks. He smiles as he understands Mawl's ever willingness to help, giving a comforting arm around his shoulders. "Before you dress up Surexeria, do you think we might find the names of some of the guards first. It will be more convincing if we go in knowing who the rewards are for. Perhaps Sorix can forge some sort of letter of congratulation from the House of Thrune or Asmodeus." te cleric scratches his brow, as the plan increases in complexity. "What do you think?"
"Mawl, three shifts is long enough, we must prepare to go inside, perhaps we can find the names of the guards, especially the shift leaders and those in charge. We have disguises for acolytes of Asmodeus, their unholy symbols. We can give them a barrel of ale as a blessing for all the good work they have done in the Holding House. Maybe even ask for a tour of the prisoners to see their suffering." Horillo asks. "The names , perhaps Cassie or Surexeria can find them out."
"So we've not heard from Vendy, I think we might have to go in and see what is happening. Who is gonna be best for talking their way through it. Thing is, what reason can we give to enter?" Horillo says quietly, worry lines across his face. "Perhaps we could provide them with a fresh cask of ale as a gift."
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