"Ok this is getting old. Someone care to there hand at killing that flying rat"
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Hey everyone; my sincerest apologies for the recent hold-up. I recently moved from Mississippi to South Carolina. On my second load of stuff, my jeep had engine problems, and it took the dealership a solid month to fix it. My computer was in Charlston already, and I was stuck in limbo, with all of my stuff either 3 states away or locked down at the dealership. It was a very frustrating month to say the least. I have just now gotten settled into my new home, and damn does it feel good after bumming on people's couches for a month.
I do not have internet at my new house yet, but hope to have it up by next week. I really do appreciate your patience.
Iwas going to Paizocon, but the recent SNAFU in my life has drained my coffers, and sadly now I will not be going. But those who are, enjoy yourselves for the rest of us.
Thanks,
Nate.
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With his crossbow loaded again, Talam jumps around the corner and fires off a shot at the flying creature who keeps cackling at the misfortunes of these intruders. His shot goes wide, the creature makes a face at Talam and watches as a big stick smacks his newly born monster. Blackleaf swings his axe handle at the Sinspawn and clubs the thing in the side of the head. The monster screams in pain almost deafening Blackleaf making him almost want to reach up and cover his ears but he holds off so he can defend himself against it. Grom lets loose a bolt at the flying creature but before it leaves the bow it snaps in two pieces from his haste at reloading it. The flying creature starts to mumble again in some unknown language and points with an evil looking obsidian symbol of some sort at Vraelyn, who begins screaming in pain once the creature swoops down and taps her on the head quickly with wings flapping furious to regain altitude. Vraelyn closes her eyes and shakes off the effect somehow but she is dazed for a few seconds as she tries to regain her focus. Still hiding behind the door in fear, Lysna hears the screams from her new friend and one of the monsters in the room and begins to shake even more. The Sinspawn finishes its scream with a swing of its nasty claws at Blackleaf who feels the pain from them as they rake across his chest. (3 hps dam)
AoO (1d20+5=24)Confirm (1d20+5=13)Damage (1d8=7)
Grom spats on the ground and curses this flying beast of burden. He then reloads his bow and rapidly fires two shots one after the other in hopes to clip its wings for good
Attack 1 (1d20+3=9)
Attack 2 (1d20+3=21)Damage (1d8=3)
Blackleaf staggers back from his wound and swings, missing the beast
Talam fires another shot at flying nussiance
Talam groans in frustration throwing his crossbow to the side and retrieving his sickles. "I've had enough of this. I'll go help the others somecover me and shot that thing!"
Syl'thanos will step into the room, and fire a shot at the little flying beasty.
Shooting at the flying thingy (1d20+7=27, 1d8+1=7)
Critical confirmation (1d20+8=20, 2d8+2=7)
Lysna lets out a slight noise of delight as syl'anthos runs in and loses an arrow into the creature, she draws her spear contemplating whether to try and attack or not for the moment atleast she isnt brave enough as she stays where she is.
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Once again reloaded, Talam tries to hit the nasty flying creature and again his shot goes wide causing the little one to throw his crossbow to the ground in fustration ready for a new idea on how to help. Now wounded and missing his trusty axe takes another swing with his big stick, the wound hampers his attack on the creature and his swing misses. Grom attacks the flying thing as it goes by drawing blood, he follows up with two more shots, one off to the side and the other nicking the evil monster. The creature roars in pain and heads quickly for the doorway trying to escape, mumbling all the way as it heads in to the shrine room. Still hiding, Lysna sees Syl'thanos stride up ready for battle which brings a moment of delight momentarly forgetting her fear but she remains where she is for the time being trusting Syl'thanos will help for the both of them. The elf steps by Vraelyn, takes a bead on the fleeing monster and lets loose one of his deadly arrows. It strikes the creature in the head and goes right through it out the other side, it goes crashing to the ground at the base of the altar never to rise again. The last cry from the monster makes the sinspawn take pause as its new master ugly death at the hands of the elf standing by the doorway totally forgetting Blackleaf right next to it....
"Haha fine hit elf" Grom responds to to the elf's arrow that fell the flying creature. Grom quickly reloads his bow and fires at the sin spawn still around
Attack 1 (1d20+3=21)Damage (1d8=1)
Talam flails wildly at the sinspawn
Syl'thanos will sling his bow over his shoulder, and draw his longsword as he advances toward the only remaining foe.
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A great roar of pure evil issues forth from the sinspawn at the site of the death of it's master, it's creator. It takes no notice of the beings around it who intend to do it harm, not that it has much to worry about for the moment as Talam rushes forward and attacks with his weapons missing distracted by the evil creature anger. Blackleaf just stands there caught off guard by the creatures scream. Standing a ways a way, Grom stays steady and continues firing off shots from his crossbow hitting once and missing his second shot. The creature lashes out at Talam with its claws without even trying hard which helps Talam's cause because the claws swoosh over his head the only damage done is messing up his hair a bit. Lysna peeks out now that the greater evil is gone but remains where she is at till she is given the all clear from her new friends. Seeing his friends having problems Syl'thanos drops his bow and approaches the creature to give aid and finish off the evil in this place. Vraelyn tries to snipe a shot between her fellow heroes but the shot just flies by everyone to hit the wall behind them.
Moving to a flanking position Talam strikes again
Syl'thanos takes the last couple of steps up to the angry creature, and swings his sword at it, scoring its chest with the blade.
Blackleaf still seeing red roars and brings his runied ax handled down upon the new foe
15 to hit, 16 to damage
Grom tries to focus on his target and only fires a single bolt in hopes of hitting the creature between the eyes
Attack (1d20+5=20)Damage (1d8=1)
Having taken a little longer to calm and compose herself after the painful effect the flying creature unleashed upon her Vraelyn finally notches an arrow and unleashes it at the sinspawn.
Lysna gulps, gripping her spear tightly, she peers around the the corner to see the group finally getting close to defeating the creatures, she straightens up and gets ready to attack.
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With renewed vigor the heroes attempt to finish off the last of the evil and are very successful. Talam's sickles end the things evil life but before the sinspawn falls to the ground its hit by a big stick and multiple arrows. Lysna jumps out ready to fight finally charging in and whacking the thing. A soft quiet fills the room and the air seems fresher all of a sudden as the evil is almost gone. The heroes breath a sigh of relief, their efforts have made Sandpoint a safer place. Pools of evil still exist in the area but are not a threat unless some other evil tries to manipulate the shrine again. What the pool is still a mystery to the group but evil it is they all agree. Tired and hungry you all stand there looking at each other as you catch your breath glad that the mission is at an end but they know in there hearts much more is to be done yet. Its time to go and tell the tale to the sheriff and see what needs done to make sure this area will not be used again.
Syl'thanos will walk over to the body of the small, flying creature, and pick it up by the tip of one of its wings, a look of revulsion crossing his face as he touches the thing.
"Think we should take this... thing.. up to the sheriff?" he asks as he visibly steels his nerves and forces his guts to hold steady.
Blackleaf is left standing over the dead thing, tired and worn. He looks to the haft of his now shattered Ax, a prize from a battle of long ago. He moves amongst the others almost like a shade picking up as much of the broken metal as he can.
Talam lets a along sigh out, "Maybe I should see about getting hazard pay for this..."
Talam gives a quick look around, "Should we just leave this place like this. A place of evil just sitting in town. Should we try to swal it up, or call on a priest to cleanse it"
Blackleaf looks up..."Yes, a priest, then wall it up good. I would collapse this whole cavern if it were me.'
He says as he gathers up the shards of metal into his pouch
"That reminds of a kobold I met once. Always had a passion for making things go... BOOM"
Talam manages to rekindle his smile and after collecting his things makes his way out.
Blackleaf looks grim and smiles "Sometimes even kobolds get a good ideal, This place needs cleaned down to the last stone."
"We are directly under Sandpoint, to collapse this place would be foolish. Who knows what it would do to the land above. Cleansing it however would be wise" Vraelyn comments briskly before stashing her bow and turning away from the group, clearly not feeling the need to socialise, as always.
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While everyone is chatting about what to do next no one hears someone enter the room behind them until she speaks up making everyone jump and hearts start racing again, nerves still on edge from the battle seconds ago. Shalelu smiles to all of you and says, Ahh finally found you, everyone was begining to worry, its been a long time since anything was heard from any of you! I was sent to help but by the looks and smell of things you didn't need it! Her smile remains on her face, truely glad you are all ok. I found out a few things while I was gone to share with all of you but this evil place is not the place to discuss such matters so when you are ready we'll meet with the sheriff for a report and regroup on what needs doing next. Diffinately after a bath and some food I would think! I am afraid you are not done yet heros of Sandpoint!
"Not done, huh?" Talam scrathes his head.
"Can we atleast have a nice hot bowl of stew or something before this gets any crazier" The thought of a warm meal makes him smile ear to ear.
"Yes, bath, food, and ale" Looking down at the metal shards he adds "And a weapon smith, a priest and all the masons you have in this town would be a good start'
Syl'thanos jumps like everyone else at the unexpected voice behind him, but by the time he turns around he has a large smile across his face.
"A bath and some food would be wonderful, Shalelu. I was hoping to run into you, but never figured it would be you who sought me out." he says, youthful exuberance showing clearly on his face.
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Shalelu smiles at the bunch and leads the way out of the dungeon complex and back up into the Glassworks. Exiting the Glassworks makes the group shield your eyes from the sun's rays shining bright. A cheer goes up from a bunch of townsfolk, Shelelu puts her hand up to the crowd, please give the heroes some space they are weary, hungry and a bit on stinky side so its off to take care of their needs. You can thank them later! She heads off in the direction of the Rusty Dragon where all of your rooms are waiting for you! Once you enter the Inn another cheer goes up by all of the patrons and above the shouting you can hear Ameiko demanding food be brought out for you and hot water drawn for bath for each of you.........Slaps on the back, shakes of your hands and many thank you's are pressed upon you as you sit down to hot food. Roast duck, Ox tail soup, Riddleport Bleu, Ocean Berries, Mugs of ale and sweet water appear in front of you with fresh bread and butter, this being the first course.........
Vraelyn keeps to the edges of the group, settling Lightning on the back of a chair as she leaves it to louder members of the party to soak up the adulation. Lightly she caresses the feathers of the storm roc, refraining from remark as she watches the others, specifically the other elves, her gaze steady and a little curious.
"So there we where backs against the wall! The flying rat had just destroyed ol' Blackleafs axe, but did that stop the raging beast? NO! He just started..." Talam jumps on the table twig in hand and begins making wacking motions as he entertains the people with stories of there adventure.
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The second course follows as Talam entertains the crowd much to their delight. Whole roasted surf fish, spicy potatoes, more cheese drinks and stories from Talam. Ameiko informs you your baths are ready when you are finished with your meal. A tub has been set up in each of your rooms for privacy. The Rusty Dragon is packed full of towns folk drinking and listening to the group tell of the fight below Sandpoint, most people are in shock as they find out the extent of the evil below their once peaceful town. Ameiko whispers into Blackleaf's ear, the Red Dog Smithy is the place to go to get your weapon replaced or fixed which ever your desire. Das Korvut is the owner, a gruff foul-mouthed man but he does know his trade very well.
After Shelelu finishes up her meal she stands and says, I will go to the Sheriff and give a quick report! In an hour or so after you have had some time to rest and refresh yourselves we will meet with the Sheriff at the town hall. The mayor will want to hear all that is happened and what I have found out since you desended into the bowels of Sandpoint! She turns quickly away and departs through the gathered crowd to find the Sheriff......
Without comment Vraelyn turns to leave not long after Shelulu dismisses herself. Not caring about feasting or taking a bath in one of the inn's rooms she clicks her fingers, her companion taking to the air and following her to the door as she silently makes plans to return to the Turandarok Academy, to check in on the children there.
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Vraelyn dismisses herself to go to the Turandarok Academy to check on the children as the others bath and take care of any personel matters. After about an hour passes Shalelu finds all of you and escorts the group to the Town Hall to see the Mayor and Sheriff. Both are sitting waiting for you and stand when you enter to offer their thanks at your successes. The Sheriff clears his throat, I hate to do this to you since you just got done and have not much time to rest but your further help is needed north. We figure the best way to stop this goblin problem is to take the head off the animal, such as the saying goes. Evidence suggests that the ones reponsible are the Thistletop goblins. Shalelu has reported that a bugbear Bruthazmus has joined forces with several humanoids and moved into Thistletop also to compound the problem! We are worried about a larger assult coming and think it would be best to send you folks up there and take out the leaders of the goblins and the bugbear! This should end the goblin threat we think, with no leader to guide them they will be lost and not a threat for a good while. So what say you, will you help the little town out again? Your help will not be forgotten! Some troops are on the way from Magnimar to help defend Sandpoint but they will not get here for awhile as the debate goes on as to how much help is going to be sent, but I was promised help would come, I am not going to hold my breath though! He finishes his little speech and waits for the group to decide what they are going to do....
"A gathering of goblins and bugbears? I will help clear this blight from the area." Syl' proclaims.
Turning to Shalelu, "Will you be coming with us?"
"I'm in! Of course I'd use something other than 'cutting the head off" myself". I mean some lizaards regrow there heads, and this one time my father told me about a huge reptilian beast living near Korvosa that not only regre it's head, but grew more!"
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Shalelu speaks up to Syl'thanos's question, Yes I will be traveling with you till we get to Thistletop, you'd never find it without my help but once there you are on your own as I have other business to attend too. The Sheriff follows on the heels of Shalelu's comment, I thank you Syl'thanos and Talam for accepting this mission for Sandpoint, I hope the others will join you but from their silence I am not so sure now! Take the night and rest and to make any preperations you need too. Shalelu will find you in the morning to head up to Thistletop at first light! Now I have other things to attend to so good luck! With that the Sheriff and Mayor leave her office to take care of plans to protect Sandpoint leaving the group standing in there deciding if they are going or not..........
Talam, ever present smile on his face, bids good night to the others and heads off for one last warm bowl of soup and bed.
Waking for a good, long sleep Talam stretches and leaps from his bed. Misjuding the jump he lands on the hard floor bumping his head.
"Not a good omen, but no time. Have to check on the others"