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Thanks for running the game GM. It's a shame, but with only (3) It's hard to keep the momentum going. See you around the boards...

I agree...thanks a lot for running the game!

Lescol pulls (or at least tries to) the mirror off of the wall. "I heard something cackling behind this mirror."

Ignoring the stupid mage Nilus bulls his way forward saying

Lets get out of ere...I'm done with these damnable magi and their silliness.

Walking into the next room he stops short

Gil, Lescol, what the hell is going on...

Lescol stops and takes a good look at the mirrors. Isn't this odd?

Assuming it is some kind of magical device, Lescol will make an Arcana skill check to ID it.
Arcana: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

What he said... Lescol says as he draws his sword.

Aid Another
Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Lets get out of here then, we've got places to be yeah?

Agreed...speed is our best defense. Gil stick close to us until we get to the gate. We may have need of your healing abilities.

No worries...real life is definitely intruding on my ability to DM my online games

Apologies, been out of the country the last week.

We should go quickly before the city is locked up even tighter. I have no idea of how to hide the fact that we have magic users. I say let those Inquisitors come and they can taste my blade or kill me. It matters little.

I think it was two v one for Torrent staying so she'll speak up.

Torrent nods at Lescol "I agree, let us make a copy so we don't have to fight the Shahalesti now nor will they impede us leaving. I think they will have just as much trouble deciphering this as us so I doubt it will be much use to them straight away. We will likely have to scout atop the walls first to see what parts don't have armies, we don't want to get caught by any army at the minute do we? Even if they don't capture us they might try to kill us regardless of allegiance." Torrent says with a little concern in her voice.

"I can scout the walls while the pages are copied if you want."

Lescol walks over to Shaelis, "We have both played fair with each other. Now I have a request. If we are going to use this information to fight the Empire we have to get out of the city. Do you know of any secret ways out of the city? It benefits both of us to facilitate our mission."

With the Lescol and Nilus peering over the box, they spend a bit of time looking at the lock before Nilus points out some of the things Lescol missed. Lescol then uses a sharp bit of metal to slowly dislodge the tumblers before the box opens with a satisfying click.

The box is a tad heavy, it might really be made out of adamantium as Rivereye had suspected. Inside the group finds a book, it is written in Infernal. As the group leafs through it they see copious maps and architectural drawings for some sort of underground complex.

** spoiler omitted **

The book is no doubt valuable but how much the group can not say. It does not look like anything in Gate pass, at least not the drawings. They are unsure about the text. However given a few hours they can copy the book word for word with all the diagrams. So they won't have to fight for it away from the Shahalesti, if they so choose.

Oh also, with the discovery of the book it tips the group's XP over. Welcome to level 3! If you need help leveling up, feel free to ask.

Lescol votes to let the elves make a copy of the book as long as it is okay with Torrent.

In a low voice Lescol asks his group "It's time we get out of the city, right? We have the scroll of disguise that we could use to get through the gate or we have the potion of climbing to help get us over the wall. In fact as long as the wall isn't too tall, I have the ability to jump on top of it. I could lower a rope down so that the rest of you could climb up. Then we switch the rope you climb down the other side, I jump down and off we go. Thoughts?"

Ooh...I love to level up. I added 1 new racial ability and 4 basic abilities which are all shown on the character sheet, I added 5 to vitality. Added 1 to attack bonus, Fortitude, Reflex and Will (Level 3/2 = 1.5 rounded up to 2 vs Level 2/2 is 1). One of my abilities added 5 to Stealth and Perception which has been noted on character sheet.

Ok...so if I press this here and turn these tumblers like this...

Guys, please roll to assist this task, use your dexterity and your mechanical skill modifiers
Mechanical skill +2, Dexterity +2
Mechanical Skill (Open Lock): 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12

I looked at the character skills and our birdbrain friend that's been absent has a better chance than the rest of us to open a lock.

Assuming that doesn't work, Lescol will give the box to Nilus, point out the weak spot and ask him to pry it open with his dagger.

Vote to have Torrent with us.

Uh, do WE know how to open the locked case? I assume Torrent must have a key as she was supposed to get the documents.

"Okay then." She nods taking her hands and folding them across her body.

"I have the case in a hideout not far from here. You can follow me there, I will warn you there are others there but I'll say you are with me. You can see the case if you like but we haven't been able to get it open and we need the stuff in it just as much as you. Maybe if you help me open the blasted thing we can both get a copy." She ponders for a moment. "That halfling we took it from said something about a password, do you know it?"

She looks at the party who are no doubt sceptical "Yes I'd be leading you to a group of people that are on my side in a hideout, I have told you this now. I won't have that as a surprise I can understand your paranoia. You have my word that the men there won't attack you. So long as you don't attack me or them that is."

Looking at the group and seeing no objection, Lescol replies "Take us the case. We can open it. However, we need to make sure that you can't use the contents against our city before we could share anything with you. And if you try to betray us my pugilistic friend here will slice your throat before you could complete a spell. It's not a threat, just a statement of fact. I've seen him do it before."

"We would not invade. It was never our intention. We are only here as we feel that the Ragesians would gain too much of a foothold if they took Gate pass for themselves. I would have much rather instated a set of guards to watch over Gate pass. However your government didn't want that as they didn't want to take sides in the conflict. However that might lead to their downfall. I hope for your sake as well as ours that it will not be the case. However, truly if you fight for a similar goal to me lower your weapons and I'll shan't bring spells to bear either." Shaelis says to Lescol

Most of the group can't tell if she is lying or trying to connive her way out of this, however Gil and Yersil can tell that she is being sincere. It's as if she wants to believe the group and is taking a gamble.

"We do fight for a similar goal. Gentlemen please lower your weapons. Now that we are the best of friends, where is the item that you stole?"

Lescol then says his part. "Hmmm, so would your people be even against us in the first place. Sure you are the enemy of my enemy. Are you also our enemy though? Would you only stop at the Ragesians? Or would you come after us as well?"

If you choose to invade us like the Ragesians then of course we would be your enemy. If not then we could be your friends.

I don't really think your in the position to be makin' questions there missy. Now siddown afore I make it bad for you. Nilus says then his voice hardens.

My friend here has questions, you will answer them truthfully. You will not try anything remotely stupid because you are not a stupid person. If any of my conditions are not met, I will slice your pretty elvish head from its perch. Your choice now missy, what'll it be?

Nilus motions slightly for Gil and the others to begin the interrogation.

Is Kaive still around? Seems like its just the three of us

He's a GM in another game I am in and he told us that he was moving and wouldnt have Internet access for a few weeks.

"Shealis, yes we know who you are, you and your associates stole something that belongs to us. More importantly we need it to protect Gate Pass from the Ragesian's. I believe that we are in alignment that neither of us wants this city to be added to the Empire. To stop them we need the package. We obviously can take it by force but you have my word that if you give us what we seek you will not be harmed.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Who knew ugly old Lescol could be charming?

Since Lescol is +4 to stealth, I will go ahead and roll for it.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Of course, I should have just taken 10 :(

Nilus, noticing the magic begins edging closer to the dangerous mage ready to cleave her skull if she tries anything funny.

Well madame, that depends. Whaddya know about a short bloke named Rivereye? And a funny lookin elf what impersonated him. And say true, my mate here can tell if your lying.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Lescol checks to see if the windows are unlocked. If they are he sees if it is possible to silently open one so that he can quickly enter the room. If locked or noisy he will be prepared to shatter the glass with his sword both to distract the elf and to gain entry into the room.

Uncertain how to "get in" here. Would someone have told me to go here?

How about you've been trying to catch-up with Torrent ever since you missed her at the tavern. You've managed to finally find her just as the confrontation with Shealis is starting. You could be a suprise ally when the fighting starts.

Lescol is ready to attack anyone fleeing from the room.

Lescol watchfully waits outside the windows.

Nilus pulls Lescol and Gil close and whispers.

I don't trust this little sniveler. Let's leave him here and go get this mage lady. Also, we gotta cover the exits. I'll go through the front but I'll need someone covering the rear.

"Agreed about not taking him with us but he said multiple exits. We need tactical information before we go charging in."

Lescol walks back to Diogenes. "Thank you Diogenes, you have been a tremendous help to us poor honest citizens that get looked down on by these uppity outsiders. You mentioned multiple exits from her room. Could you sketch out what the room looks like and where the exits are. We don't want her getting away, do we?"

Once the team has the information from their snitch, Lescol gives the man a couple of gold pieces "For your trouble" and then moves with his group to confront the Elven thief. "Make sure all of the exits are covered. Once Nilus goes in the front door the rest of us can bust in from the other exits."

That's excellent!

"That teacher's pet stole something that belongs to me. I aim to get it back from her. If she tries to blast me in the face, I will carve my initials in her guts." Lescol says with his best sneer on his ugly face. "So, where can I find her?"

Nice, old ugly Lescol is +5 at diplomacy

Walking up to the student gatekeeper...

"Hello there. Crazy night with all this going on (pointing to the dead griffon and the bonb damage) huh? I'm hoping that you may be able to help me with something. Could you tell me where I can find Shealis? It is urgent that I speak to her."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Why not just go up to the gate and ask that guy where we can find Shealis. If he's reluctant we bribe him or intimidate him. If that doesn't work we can always try to sneak over a wall at that point."

Oh crap...

Move action to close distance and then attack action to, well, attack...

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Lescol gives a hard look towards the fleeing rider but does not move to follow. Lucky for you I have a more urgent matter to attend to.

"Let's go". "No telling where it will end up if we don't act fast".

"Gil's right, there's no time to waste if we are going to recover the case."

** spoiler omitted **

The Elf takes Nilus's reproach as a yes and quickly gets up guiding the group up the stairs with his hands in the air. It looks like the Elf does have some other tricks on his belt but he is too worried to try any of them out.

Once the group gets to the fourth floor, like all the floors in this tower are filled with lockers. However they see a set of tied up guards and Rivereye, all of which are unconscious. Far off in the distance poorly hidden behind one of the locker sets is a dead half orc with half his face melted off. The half-orc isn't in a uniform so you doubt he is one of the guards.

I assume the group will at least wake up Rivereye, up to you want you want to do with the rest of them.

As Rivereye's eyes flutter opened and he groans away the grogginess he shouts out. "Oh thank the gods, someone to get me out of here. Damn, you guys are the greatest. How did you.. oh no matter how you found me, I'm glad you did! Haha, got to tell you how I outwitted the bastard that tied me up." He then notices the elf who is nearby "Oh still here? You aught to jump from this tower head first, I'm sure the ground would love to be acquainted with your face!" Rivereye scoffs at the elf.

"Okay elf, you told the truth about Rivereye being alive so that is a point in your favor. Where can we find this superior of yours and does he have the case?"

Going to be delayed in posting sorry, the quick move in house is being bad for my internet. I shall try to post soon though.

Thank you for the heads-up.

"Elf, I would only consider letting you go if you are telling the truth about Rivereye AND you help us retrieve the case that you stole. Otherwise, I am more than happy to let my friend here slit your throat as he clearly wants to."

"Torrent, can you go see if you can open the locker? Nilus and I can keep an eye on this rat," Lescol adds as he points to the elf.

Lescol bends down to look the elf in the eye. "You idiot. We're not in league with the Ragesians. We just want to be left alone by all of you."

Lescol stands back-up and holds the tip of his longsword next to the elf's face. "Where is the real Rivereye? Is he still alive?"

Lescol moves quickly to block the elf.

Elf, unless you want your face to end up looking worse than mine, you better talk and talk now.

Intimidate (+4): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

"You may as well surrender now."

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Lescol uses a swift action to conjure a shield (DR+2) and then immediately moves after the 'gnome' and once in range attacks with his cold iron longsword.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Rivereye cocks his head to the side. "Ah yes, right right. This way!"

Torrent looks to be getting slightly worried at the situation. Rivereye leads the group to the 2nd floor in front of one of the lockers. Pats one on of them down then turns to the group. "Ah yes, this one requires a password to get to the .. item. You guys should have it right?"

Torrent looks at the group confused, it looks like she is wondering if you guys had a password or were told one by your superiors.

No, no, no...remember you're supposed to give us the information that you STOLE from the Palace of our enemy. I think you better hand that over now before things get out of hand."

Intimidate (+4): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

"Hello Rivereye...Peppin sent us to get the item from you."

"We may as well get this over with. I'm sure it's not going to turn out well," Lescol whispers to the others.

Lescol slowly walks towards the gnome as he looks around the corridor.

Perception (+7): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Apologies but my Internet situation on the ship is worse than I anticipated so it will be Sunday afternoon before I can reliably post.

Hi All - I will be without Internet access all day Monday and Tuesday. GM please play Lescol as an NPC

Kaive moves his full speed to reach the foot of the stairs this round. I am unfamiliar with the rules for running, if I can get further, then I'll do so. If any enemies cross his path, he will attack them with his staff.

Attack: 1d20+1+3+1
assuming I hit, damage: 1d6+3

Nice rolls again Feathers

Turn 3 actions

"We need to get up these stairs and out into the next building!"

Assuming that at least one of the scouts are still alive, will attack them, otherwise will move up the stairs and identify a way out of the building.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Once it is Lescol's turn on turn 2

If the remaining Thug is still alive will continue to attack him otherwise move to engage other closest enemy.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
Damage Roll: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Updating Lescol's numbers to include Torrent's action.

Standard Action: Attack with Cold Iron Longsword Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1= 13
Damage Damage Roll: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4=9

Apologies if I mess this up...first combat using this rule set.

"LITTLE HEADS?!!!? No one insults the size of my head and lives"

Swift Action: Cast Shield (you conjure a shimmering shield of force that provides you +2 DR. The shield lasts 2 minutes and also provides total immunity to the Magic Missile ability. Costs 1 vitality). Updated DR and Vitality are shown in Character Description

Move Action: Move to engage the closest foe. However, if a enemy magic user shows up and is move range, Lescol will engage that target in preference to a non-magic user.

Standard Action: Attack with Cold Iron Longsword Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage Damage Roll: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The group can hear distant muted thumps fill the air, like the sound of ripe fruit landing on the roof of a house. Torrent begins to get worried, looking at the roof suspiciously then whispers rather loudly: "The Ragesians... they can't be attacking now?!"

"Of course they can be. At least we can take a few of them down with us before we all die horrible, gruesome, excruciating deaths. Don't say I didn't tell you so." Despite his words, you can see Lescol's demeanor actually improve as he looks forward to the combat.

"I feel that we are betrayed...just as I expected."

Lescol readies his shield and draws his longsword. "Get ready to run!"

Lescol will attempt to move quietly to a spot near the stairs but still out of sight of anyone coming down the stairs. His goal will be to suprise anyone coming down the stairs. Stealth Check +4: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Yikes :-(

The bird-man cocks his head at the ugly man with the longsword and grins, insofar as a tengu can grin with a beak. Although loath to judge a book by its cover, Kaive reckons that Lescol's life must have been pretty appalling, to leave the man so hideously disfigured. Or perhaps he was just born ugly. C'est la vie.

"Perhaps someone that looks to have lost as many fights as you have should avoid picking any more."

"Well met Kaive Featherbrain and your unnamed friend. Well met indeed if you can help us get our cargo" Lescol nods his head towards Torrent, "out of town. Do either of you have useful contact that could help get us out."

Lescol gives Kaive a unfriendly smile revealing a mouth full of broken, yellowed teeth. "As for losing fights, I'm still alive while everyone that I have ever cared about is dead. I don't know then if winning is really losing. Don't fret too much about it though as I doubt any of us will be alive tomorrow."

Lescol jumps to his feet when the scarred man enters the room smoothly drawing his long sword (which seems to glow faintly as if lit from within). He eyes the large man warily.

"Who are you and what is your business here?"