Aw bummer! I really liked our characters and the setting.
BT, if you decide to run something else (or have an opening in another of your games) please keep me in mind!
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Round One: Tyros steps into the chamber and calls upon his mystical heritage to cause a cone of searing flame to shoot from his fingertips, striking the two closest orcs before him. The half-elf then draws his fauchard to threaten any enemies that may approach.
"Master Zababa? I appear to have found a tripwire here near the bottom of the stairs. Would you care to examine it?" Tyros whispers to the halfling behind him.
"Yes, it appears that it's time to descend into the depths," Tyros agrees with Torric.
"Agreed, Master Torric. That sounds like a good plan," Tyros says, stepping over to the southern doors and listening for sounds on the other side of the portal.
Tyros peers about for more dangers while Zababa inspects the chest in the rubble.
Round One: Tyros takes a step to the side and slashes his fauchard at the monstrous skeleton.
Tyros thanks Tam for the healing. As the party enters the mountainside the arcane warrior hefts his fauchard in preparation of encountering any hostile creatures.
Tyros reels back as he is burned by the giant insect's acid.
Tyros slashes again at the giant insectlike creature.
Confronted by this new threat, Tyros doesn't hesitate to bring his fauchard to bear against the giant insectlike monster.
Round One: Unsurprised by the sudden appearance of the giant centipedes, Tyros takes a step back and slashes at the nearest vermin with his fauchard.
"Look! Here at the edge of the courtyard... An old set of worn steps leading down into the lake below," Tyros alerts his companions.
I'm in! Also, since we get more money for selling the +1 Longsword, I'm going to upgrade to a masterwork fauchard (314 gp).
Thinking about it some more, I wouldn't mind selling the +1 longsword so we could buy a Wand of Cure Light Wounds.
Actually, if Torric wants the +1 longsword, I wouldn't mind the mwk chain shirt. Or we could sell the +1 longsword and Tyros could buy his own mwk chain shirt. Thanks for putting together the loot list, Zababa!
"Well, now. Let's get these slavers to the authorities and then return to the Inn of the Slumbering Drake to recuperate and plan our next foray into the ruins of Castle Whiterock," Tyros suggests.
Tyros recovers his senses and picks up his fallen fauchard. "My thanks, and well met, Master Tam!" Tyros thanks the priest. "It appears we owe our continued well-being to both you and Master Zababa. Your timing was most fortuitous!" "As to what happened, I can only assume that those false guards were in league with these slavers that we captured in the ruins of Castle Whiterock," the half-elf answers Tam's question, motioning toward the captive slavers in the caged wagon. "We plan to return to explore Castle Whiterock once we turn these miscreants over to the proper authorities in Byrny and re-provision. Your skills would be most welcome in our endeavor. Would you care to accompany us?"
Tyros takes a nap.
Round One: Tyros steps forward and quickly casts a spell, causing a cone of searing flame to shoot forth from his fingertips and wash over the spell-casting guard captain and the two guardsmen behind him. The half-elf sorcerer then draws his fauchard as the flames die away.
Tyros is walking.
Tyros smiles upon spotting the city guards, and waits to hear their response to Zababa's question.
No worries, BT. This is a crazy time of the year. Take your time and rest up. We'll be here! And I'm fine with sticking with 4 PCs if that would be easier.
I've got a gnome archivist bard with an 8 strength in another PbP. Even without Weapon Finesse he's been able to contribute significantly in combat with buffing spells, flanking, and using Aid Another to grant allies either a +2 to hit or +2 to AC against a shared foe (only have to hit AC 10 to successfully Aid Another). And if you drop Weapon Finesse now you could always pick it up at Level 3. A cleric would be welcome as well - perhaps one with the Knowledge domain to reflect Zababa's love for books and stories. Although I really see him as more of a bard (either as an Archaeologist, an Archivist, or without an archetype.
Your Archaeologist looks good, Zababa. You could take a level in Rogue at a later date to pick up Sneak Attack and Disable Device as a class skill if you feel it would be needed.
Lost my dot. There it is!
"Ah, yes! That you did, Master Zababa. I'm afraid my wounds must have sapped my memory as well. In that case, with no healing magics available I believe we should head back to town to recuperate," Tyros recommends. "Don't worry, my friend," Tyros adds, noting Zababa's crestfallen expression. "We will return to continue our explorations as soon as we are fit. Perhaps the authorities in Byrny will offer a bounty for these slavers - we could use the money to purchase wands of curative magics so that we won't be forced to scurry back to town every time we're wounded." The half-elf pauses to glance around at the ruins of Castle Whiterock before adding, "I have a feeling that we will receive many more wounds as we continue to explore these ruins."
"If we were to find any healing potions or other curative magics among the slavers' possessions I would be willing to stay here for the night. Otherwise I suggest we secure the prisoners and head back to Byrny."
"Let's check around for any papers or other signs of who these slavers were working for. Master Torric, do you wish to interrogate the ones who are conscious? After that, perhaps we should head back to Byrny - unless you all would rather camp here? We would need to set watches to guard the prisoners and keep an eye out for any more of their number who might return," Tyros suggests.
"Let's secure these villains in the cage-wagons. We can use their horses to haul them to Byrny and turn them over to the authorities," Tyros suggests, leaning heavily on his fauchard.
Giant-Tyros swipes at the fleeing monk...
... but misses.
Round Five: Tyros grimaces in pain and drops his weapon in surprise from the monk's sneak attack. Focusing through the pain, the giant sorcerer causes the golden-tipped claws to sprout again from his fingertips and swipes at the new attacker.
Round Four: Tyros' claws retract into his fingers as he reaches down to pick up his fauchard.
Giant-Tyros slashes his weapon at the slaver battling Torric.
Giant-Tyros steps over Zababa and moves close enough to threaten the two crossbowmen with his fauchard.
Round Three: Tyros slashes his fauchard at the half-orc monk as the attacker approaches within reach of the giant sorcerer's weapon.
Tyros turns his attention to the monk that dispatched Hector, and slashes his weapon at the slaver.
Tyros drops his fauchard as he focuses on his draconic heritage. Gold-tipped claws sprout from his fingertips, and he swipes at the half-orc with both hands.
Round Two: With fauchard in hand, Giant-Tyros moves into the room . Taking up a position slightly covered by the wagon, the sorcerer slashes his weapon at one of the monks threatening Hector.
Round One: Tyros catches Eider's eye and nods for the druid to join him as he steps behind the wagon. "Let's give the wagon a shove through the door so we can move in behind it," the sorcerer suggests. Putting word to action, Tyros gives the wagon a might shove.
"I did not consider the thought of anyone riding in the wagon, although that does present an interesting option," Tyros replies to Zababa's question. "I thought perhaps Hector, Eider, and I would push it through the doors, while Torric, Lady Melima, and yourself attack the miscreants through the breach in the wall. I can cast a spell to give myself the stature of a giant to boost my strength. I could cast the spell on Eider as well, if he wishes."
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